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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 2015

Page

10

Officials confirm 12th shigellosis case in county

Gino Solla of the Ector County Health Department reports 12 lab confirmed shigellosis cases, eight linked to ECISD campuses and four elsewhere. Previously five cases were confirmed Aug 12 but underreported, prompting an internal review. ECISD notes cases at Milam, Austin, and Bonham. Authorities emphasize hygiene, school disinfection, and keeping symptomatic students home with medical clearance.

Ector County Health Department Gino Solla Ector County Independent School District Solla Health Department ECISD Mike Adkins Milam Elementary Austin

San Antonio federal courthouse urged for replacement

Four judges from the Western District of Texas told the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board that the John H. Wood Jr. courthouse is crumbling and unsafe. They cited mold asbestos and contaminated water with water pipes broken and gaps in the foundation. The aging theater-turned-court building costs the government 3.4 million annually in rent and ranks lower in funding priority despite calls by Judge Xavier Rodriguez and colleagues for a new facility.

San Antonio Texas John H. Wood Jr U.S David Alan Ezra Ezra Orlando Garcia Xavier Rodriguez Robert Pitman Rodriguez U.S. General Services Administration HemisFair Administrative Office of the Courts John Cornyn D. Brooks Smith John H. Wood Jr. Federal

Eugene Weldon Martin obituary captures long oil career and family ties

Eugene Weldon Martin of Granbury Texas died October 7 2015 at age 92 He was born in King Texas to Eugene Cullen Martin and Mary Kibbie Carpenter Martin He married Josephine Sayles in Odessa in 1947 and they were sealed in London England temple She preceded him in death in 1986 They had three daughters Nancy Jeanelle and Connie He worked forty years in oil and gas with CE Natco with postings in London Iraq Qatar and Nigeria He earned recognition in US Oil and Gas magazine He authored part of a Coryell County history and enjoyed hunting fishing reading and animals His survivors include daughter Nancy Vassiliou Indianapolis son in law Demetrios eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Graveside services were planned for Slater Cemetery in Gatesville with visitation at Scott's Funeral Home in Gatesville

Gatesville Eugene Weldon Martin King, Texas Eugene Cullen Martin Mary Kibbie Carpenter Martin Weldon William Harold Martin Clifton Elliott Martin Belva Connie Martin Eckard Nancy Martin Vassiliou Demetrios Granbury Texas Jeanelle Martin Adamak Russ Indianapolis Indiana Weldon Martin Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pearl Slater Odessa Cenatco London Iraq Qatar Nigeria U.S. Oil and Gas Magazine Coryell County Christos Vassiliou Wendi Tulsa Oklahoma Diana Vassiliou Page Mark Anthony Mindy Eckard Guillen David Aaron Adamak Ashley Adamak Gray Chris Cullen Vassiliou Zaniyah E’lyn Page Brooke Eckard Kimberly Guillen Tori Adamak Tracy Dean Lake Granbury Medical Center Cody Hartshorn Scott

Roy Dale Spruill obituary in Odessa Texas

Roy Dale Spruill 79 of Odessa died October 6 2015 at Medical Center Hospital He was born June 1 1936 in Delcon TX and served in the US Army He owned Spruill Brothers Drilling Co He married Peggy McClung June 23 1995 He is survived by his wife son Monty Spruill two step sons five daughters a brother thirteen grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren Visitation is 6 to 8 pm October 9 2015 at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Funeral services 11 am October 10 2015 at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Pastor Mark McDonald officiating Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens Condolences at wewhullalhome.com

Odessa Roy Dale Spruill Medical Center Hospital Delcon Roy Herman Enola Spruill Spruill Brothers Drilling Co Peggy McClung Peggy Jean Spruill Monty Spruill Russel Schaffer Kirk Crawford Katy Cynthia Branch Jack Earlene Lynch Kevin Lynch Mary O'Neal Lisa Brown Shane Amy Walker Chad Norman Spruill Doris Hubbard- Kelly Funeral Home Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Mark McDonald Sunset Memorial Gardens Hubbard-Kelly — Funeral Home

Winnie man Tommy Albritton dies at 49

Tommy Albritton 49 of Winnie Texas died September 27 2015 at home. Born December 6 1965 in Odessa he was a loving father grandfather son and brother. Survived by wife Flora daughters Kaili Britni Kylie, sons Kevin Kaleb Kyle, mother Sue, brother Ronny, grandchildren Jaci Kason and more. Memorial gathering 6 8 pm October 10 2015 Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Chapel.

Winnie Tommy Albritton Odessa Tommy William and Sue Davis Albritton Flora Kaili Albritton Britni Massey Kylie Dodd- Albritton Kevin Dodd-Albritton Kyle Dodd- Bigley Ashley Keith Dodd-Bigley la Porte Kaleb Dodd Kelsie Dodd Baytown Katie Dodd-Nichols Sue Albritton Ronny Albritton Pam Jaci Kason Dodd-Bigley William Albritton Virginia Davis Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel

Texas sues VW over consumer protection action

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a state suit against Volkswagen accusing emissions rigging of violating consumer protection laws and clean air standards. He seeks restitution for about 32 000 affected Texas consumers, an injunction, and civil penalties to deter future violations.

Austin Texas Volkswagen Ken Paxton Paxton

Odessa Death Notices Highlight Five Local Residents

Joyce Hedger 82 of Odessa died October 7 2015 services at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Born in Angelina County and Lub bock she was a homemaker Debra Jo Hicks 52 also of Odessa died October 7 2015 at home Harland Ordner Johnson Jr 70 died October 7 2015 in Odessa memorial service October 10 3 p.m. at The Andy G Vaughn Masonic Lodge West Odessa Burial by Acres West Funeral Chapel He was a veteran of the U S Army and Navy Terry Lloyd Babcock 62 of Odessa died October 7 2015 services pending with Acres West Funeral Chapel.

Joyce Hedger Odessa Sunset Funeral Home Chapel Sunset Memorial Gardens Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home Angelina County Terry Lloyd Babcock Odessa Terry Lloyd Babcock Medical Center Hospital Acres West Funeral Chapel Harland Ordner Johnson Jr Andy G. Vaughn Debra Jo Hicks

Lindsey Elaine Walker dies in Marble Falls at 60

Lindsey Elaine Walker, 60, of Horseshoe Bay, died Friday October 2, 2015 in Fredericksburg. Services set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Marble Falls Church of Christ with Rev. Greg Neill and Terry Savoie officiating. Arrangements by Heart of Texas Cremations in Austin.

Lindsey Elaine Walker Horseshoe Bay Fredericksburg Marble Falls Church of Christ Marble Falls Greg Neill Terry Savoie Heart of Texas Cremations Austin

Odessa Woman Gloria Alicia Lopez Dies at Home

Gloria Alicia Lopez, 58, of Odessa, died at her residence. She is survived by loved ones and services are pending.

Odessa Gloria Alicia Lopez Acres West Funeral Chapel

Petra Marquez Najera dies in Odessa at 78

Petra Marquez Najera, 78, of Odessa, died Thursday October 8 2015. The Odessa Funeral Home coordinated arrangements.

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