Ector County Texas Obituaries

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Scott

DEATH OF A VALUED FRIEND. On May the 4th,1897 at the little town of Odessa, Texas, there passed from earth to the realms of immortality, a life so f u l l of gentleness and so thoroughly imbued with patience and Christian resignation that all who knew her realize that a good and true woman has entered into the reward reserved for the righteous. Mrs. T. P. Scott, nee Annie Smythe, was born in Dixon, Solano county, January 24, 1869. She leaves but few acquaintances and no relatives in Yolo county, therefore this event possesses m special local interest, and the record of it will probably be read by the DEMOCRAT'S constituency—just as they read of such events in the lives of other good people whom they do not know— without awakening any sentiment of more tenderness than kindly sympathy. There are friendships of such an exalted character that we cannot fathom their mysterious influences. When I say that from infancy to womanhood she was one of the gentlest characters 1 ever knew, I feel that my readers will understand and appreciate the impulse that impels me to pay a humble but sincere tribute of mortality to immortality, and to lay a modest and unpretentious forget-me not upon the grave of one whose everyday life was so blameless that it furnished an incentive to higher thoughts, purer purposes and better lives upon the part of those she has left behind. Annie Smythe was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Srnythe, among the first and best friends I ever knew in California. It was the love and esteem of their honest and loyal hearts that made my earliest days in California tolerable. 1 would be recreant to my duty if I did not avail myself of the opportunity to offer a word of consolation to my bereaved friends and benefactors, although I am conscious that nothing I can say will l i f t the burden of sorrow from their stricken hearts. A sweet association of many years affordedme an opportunity to watch the growth and expansion of the beautiful life that has just undergone a transition, almost from the day the homo was blessed with the crowning glory of motherhood, until it had developed into all the charms and loveliness of youth, and unless our beliefs are a myth and the future a hopeless state, she is now enjoying the reward so nobly earned by those who are true to God, true to themselves and true to their fellow man. The subject of this sketch lived with her parents in Dixon, attending the public schools, u n t i l she was 12 years of tine. The family then moved to Del Norte county, but returned to Dixon at the end of a year and a half. .She then entered St. Gertrude's Academy, at Rio Vista, where she remained until the family removed to Marienfeld, now Stanton, Texas. At that place she was a pupil of the Herman Catholic parochial school for n year and a h a l f . The family then moved to Odessa, Tom Green county, the name of which has since been changed to Ector. On the 27th of July, 1888, she was married to F. P. Scott, a railroad man and a native of Louisiana. A year later her health began to fail and, accompanied by her mother, she returned to California, hoping to benefit it. Failing to find the relief she expected, she returned to Texas at the end of six  months, where she continued to reside until the hour of her death. Besides her parents, she leaves a husband and two children, one a little j daughter nearly 4 years old, and the other a little son, almost '2 years old. She also leaves many relatives in the United States and Canada. She was a devout Catholic and died iu its communion, and sustained by all its blessed sacraments. Having lived righteously she died peacefully, and was buried on the 5th instant from the Carmelite monastery at Adeeua, iu the presence of nearly all the people of the community, which will long bear the impress of her good deeds and Christian influence. Devotion and faithfulness characterized all her relations as child, wife, mother and friend. Gentleness, amiability and sincerity were the predominating traits of her character. Unselfish love, broad Christian charity and a wealth of human sympathy were the graces that made her in the highest, broadest and best sense of the word, a womanly woman. A combination of rare virtues exalted her character. To the poor she was a benefactor, to the good a companion and to all an example. As she went to sleep I believe that her pathway was brightened by content and by resignation and that the hope of the true Christian lit its sacred fires in her soul. E. E. L.

Shiever

Gwendolyn N. Leonard Shiever 87, died Nov. 3, 2007, at Hospice House, Odessa, Texas.
She was born July 15, 1920, in Lyons, the daughter of Waldo and Vivian Willard Leonard. A resident of Odessa, she worked at Frost Bakery and Odessa College.
Survivors include: a son; a daughter; a brother; two sisters; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Texas, with Pastor Dean Kelm presiding.
Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Odessa, Texas, is in charge of arrangements.

Singletary

Dav Funeral services for Johnny Singletary, 68, of Lake Haven, Lake Brownwood, Texas, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003, in the Rocky Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Justice and Rev. Lynn Turnbow officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2003, in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Mr. Singletary died, Thursday morning, May 8, 2003, at his residence in Lake Haven, Lake Brownwood, Texas.
He was born August 17, 1934, to Benjyman Joseph and Elizabeth Melvina Sherrill Singletary in Durant, Oklahoma. He married Dorothy Nell Pilcher in Eunice, New Mexico, April 25, 1957.
He was self-employed operating the Hi-Tech Pest Control Company for seven years. He was in the National Guard, had lived in Lake Haven for the past twelve years, and was a member of the Rocky Creek Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Nell Singletary of Lake Haven, Lake Brownwood, Texas; two daughters, Patricia Singletary of Odessa, Texas, and Teresa LaNell Winkler of Pearland, Texas; and son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Gail Allen of Mansfield, Texas; eight grandchildren; nine brothers and sisters, Dollie Mae Cantera of Glenpool, Okla., Bennie Faye Smith of Atoka, Okla., Mary Lee Truitt of Goldthwaite, Texas, Patsy Jo Whitstone of Mineral Wells, Texas, Helen Ann Lewis of Monahans, Texas, Wanda Jean Briggs of Gardendale, Texas, Virginia Sherlene Haskins of Odessa, Texas, Junior Singletary of Lake Brownwood, Texas, and Linda Nelson of Frazee, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjyman Joseph and Elizabeth Melvina Sherrill Singletary; and a sister, Billy Jay Duffy of Dickerson, Texas.
is-Morris Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Smith

James Everett Smith, 71, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Friday, March 10, 2006, at Hospice House in Odessa.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at La Kiva in Terlingua, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory in Odessa, Texas.
Mr. Smith was born March 27, 1934, in Quincy, Ill., to Henry Everett and Ella O Beaver Smith.
As a young man he was an Eagle Scout. He was a veteran of the Korean War and continued to serve his country for several more years by working in the Army Reserves in Quincy, Ill. He was the former owner of Places. He lived in Terlingua, Texas, for 27 years. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was the owner of Pancho's Restaurant for many years and a successful contractor in Terlingua.
He leaves behind one sister, Odelia June Morgan of Hannibal; and one niece, Marcia Sykes of Hannibal.
Memorials may be made to Terlingua High School, in care of Terlingua School District, P.O. Box 256, Terlingua, Texas 79852.

Sparks

Gale H. Sparks, 82, of Odessa, passed away On March 16, 2006 at Sienna Care Center in Odessa.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 20, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa with the Rev. Don Fankhauser of Antioch Christian Church Officiating.
Gale was born January 19, 1924 in Donna, Texas to Cavitt and Cleo Hardcastle. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe of 55 years. Gale is survived by daughters Deborah L. May and husband Jack of Odessa and Melissa Sue Gardner and husband Mike of De Leon; sister-in-law Grace “Pat” Summers and husband James of Odessa; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren and three nephews.
The family has requested memorials to the Diabetes Association. The family would like to recognize the staff at Sienna Care Center for their kindness and consideration during Gale’s stay there.
Services entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Stamper

Almeta ?Jodie? Stamper, 71, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2004, at Deerings Nursing Center. She was born October 4, 1933, in Shamrock, Texas. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church and an active member with Odessa?s Chapter #447 Eastern Star a past Matron of #67 in Big Spring, TX.
Surviving are her sons, Jerry Bullard of Denton and Toby Bullard and wife, Traci, of Odessa; daughters, Linda Little and husband, Bob, of Odessa, Debroah Pachell and husband, Stan, of Brownwood, and Jaylina King and husband, Jimmy, of Paradise; brother; Terry Ray Wall of Midland; sisters, Helen Louise Southard of Ft. Worth, and Linda Wall of Midland; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Weeks DuBose officiating. Burial will be held private at a later date.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.

Sterling

LeAvis Reeves Sterling first blessed this earth with her presence on November 16, 1920 in Magnolia, Arkansas. She was the 2nd born child to Willie A. and Gertrude (Trudie) Reeves.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church for over 30 years and President of the Glory Choir for almost 10 years.
After a long illness, our beloved Mother was peacefully returned into our Heavenly Father’s loving arms on Wednesday at 12 p.m., March 15, 2006 at The Hospice House in Odessa, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her son Noel Ezra Hurst in 1947 at the age of 3, her step-son Larry Brooks Sterling, her husband Clinton Brooks Sterling, both her parent’s, and step-daughter Peggy Lee Yarber.
She is survived by sons David Duane Hurst and wife JoAnne of LaPorte Texas, Daniel Wayne Hurst and wife Minda and Robert Brent Sterling and wife Angie, all of Odessa. She is further survived by grandchildren, Sonya Marlene Hurst Carper and Michael Shay Hurst both of Laporte, Roland Duane Hurst of Atsigui Japan, John Joseph Hurst, Svana Nicol Sterling and Jakobe Brooks Sterling, all of Odessa, Shawn Edison Hurst and Jeffery Leon Hurst both of Lewisville.
Other survivors are her step-son Norman Wilford Hurst and wife Elaine of Tyler, step-daughter Linda Kay Jennings, and 7 step-grandchildren.
She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and 8 step great-grandchildren.
She is further survived by two younger sister, O’Reene Reeves Eddy of Searcy, Arkansas and Birdy Mae (Ann) Reeves Miller of Whittier, California and many nieces, nephews and other family members spread across Texas, Arkansas & California.
Special thanks to Irma Downs and Carole Wolf for their years of friendship and love to our Mother. The love, care and compassion we received at The Hospice House allowed our Mother and the family to cope with her final days with dignity, strength, and peace.
Family will have visitation on Sunday, March 19, 2006, from 2-4 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral will be on Monday March 20, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Brother Dave Adkins will present the eulogy.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Stewart

Jim Lou Stewart, 93, of Odessa, a teacher, passed away Friday, July 8, 2005, at Regency Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Sweden

Nettie Lura Sweeden was born February 2, 1911 in Zephra, Texas, and passed away on May 19, 2005, at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Nettie had 3 brothers and 4 sisters all who preceded her in death. She married Lenlie Julius Sweeden February 25, 1932. Also preceding her in death are her husband Lenlie, her sons Don and Kenneth Sweeden, her grandsons Robert Sweeden and Daniel Mosley.
She is survived by her son Louis Sweeden of Kerrville, Texas, and daughter-in-law Sandra Sweeden of Odessa, Texas, and so many grandchildren that we lost count. Nettie is also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
We will miss her smile and love, but most of all we will miss her stories. When Grandma told a story, you could feel the sunshine, you could hear the rain, and you could see the colors. How we?d love to hear her story of how she finally met her Jesus face to face. Rest now Grandma, We Love You.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland, Texas.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, TX.