Obituaries

Aten, Annie Beatrice
In Memory of Annie B. Aten, born April 12, 1910 in Alto, Cherokee County, Texas, died Nov. 1, 1999 in Lovington, New Mexico. Services at 2 pm Saturday, Nov. 4, 1995 at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Rev. K. M. McCarthick officiating. Burial at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Hobbs, New Mexico. Casketbearers are Tommy Cummingham, Tal Cummingham, Sherman Aten, Charlie Aten, Jerry Collis, David Kemp. (Submitted by Louise Gillispie Stratton, April 2007)

Bredding, Walter
The body of Walter Breeding was taken to Cross Plains Friday night, where funeral services were held Saturday, and burial was made in the Cottonwood Cemetery near that place Breeding, who was unmarried, is survived by his father, H. L. Breeding, and three brothers; Leonard Breeding of Lamesa, J. M. Breeding of Lamesa, and Arvie Breeding of Cross Plains; also three sisters, Mrs. F. A. Oglesbyof Cross Plains, Mrs. B. B. Jones of Cross Plains and Mrs. S. M. Scrivinge of Dayton, Texas. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Brown, Dorman Wade
Funeral services forDorman Wade Brown, 74, of Jefferson were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 1 at Haggard-Heaster Chapel. Visitation was held Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in Oakwood Memorial Park under direction of Haggard-Heaster Funeral Home. Mr. Brown was born May 1, 1927 in Lamesa, the son ofErnest Elbert Brown and Edna Hailey. He died June 28, 2001 in Texarkana. He had lived in Jefferson since 1982, coming from Grand Prairie. He was a veteran and a member of the Methodist church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of Jefferson; sons Lynn Brown of Jefferson, Darrell Warrick of Pittsburg and R and y Dale Brown of Lovebady; stepsonsJohn Paul Nuckols of Murfreesboro, Ark., and Jim Nuckols of Glenwood, Ark.; daughters Lois Deann Brown Oroscoof Freeport, Me. and Sonjia Salazar of Odessa; a brotherAlton Brown of Seminole; 15 Grand children and 6 great-Grand children. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Brown, Edna Pearl
Services for a former Hobbs Woman, Edna Pearl Brown, 79, of Good Samaritan Village, Lovington, are slated for 2:30 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Baptist Chruch. TheRev. Jack Stringer will officate the services and burial will follow in Prairie Haven Cemetery. Born July 20, 1905 in Nacogdoches, Texas, Mrs. Brown died Wednesday (Dec. 19, 1984) at the Good Samaritan Village in Lovington. Survivors include two sons, Alton Brown of Hobbs, and Dorman Brown of Jefferson, Texas; two sisters, Lucille Larsen of Denver and Beatrice Aten of Lovington; 15 Grand children and 22 great-Grand children. Griffin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007) (Submitter's note: Daughter of Thomas & Ora Hailey, she lived many years in Lamesa, Texas. She was a sister of Lucille Hailey Gillispie Corley Larsen. )

Busby, Emmett
The final chapter in Dawson County's tragic accident of last Friday, was ended Monday afternoon when the remains of Emmett Busby was laid to rest in the Lamesa Cemetery beneath a bank of beautiful floral offerings which attested to the high esteem in which he was held by his many friends in Lamesa. Funeral services were held in the First Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. withRev. M. M. Beavers in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. E. F. Cole, a male quartette composed of Owen Taylor, Essie More, A. J. McDaniel and Tom Barron sang "Rock of Ages. " Members of the local post of the American Legion escorted the cortege to the cemetery where he was buried with military honors. Willie Emmett Busby was born in Atlanta, GA in 1893. He had been a resident of Lamesa for serveral years. In 1927 he married a Lamesa girl, Miss Nell Barrington, who survives him. He had been a member of the Methodist church since youth. He was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges and of the American Legion. Besides his widow, Mrs. Nell Busby, the deceased leaves five brothers to mourn his untimely death. They are L. L. Busby, of O'Donnell, H. G. Busby of Greenville, Texas, C. F. Busby of Dallas, L. C. Busby of Farmersville, Texas and J. A. Busby of Celeste, Texas (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Bybee, Joyce
Gravesides services for Joyce Bybee, 81, of Lamesa, were held at 2 pm Tuesday in Lamesa Memorial Park with the Rev. Gwen Aldridge officiating. Burial was under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Mrs. Bybee died on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at her home. She was born Oct. 28, 1927 in Paducah, Texas. She marriedRichard Bybee. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lamesa. Survivors include one son, Kerry Bybee of Lamesa; one daughter, Holly Baskin of SanAngelo; one brother, Doe Mobleyof Oklahoma City; seven Grand children; and numerous great-Grand children. Preceding her in death were her husb and , Richard; and a son, Mark Bybee. The family suggests memorials to Boy Scouts or Club Scouts of Lamesa. (Lamesa Press-Reporter, Wed., Feb. 4, 2009)

Cagle, Floydean
Mrs. Floydean Cagle 65 of O'Donnell peacefully departed this life on Sunday, Oct. 07, 2007 in Lubbock. She was born Aug. 19, 1942 in Draw to Floyd Martin Jackson and Lois "Morgan" Jackson. Floydean attended school in Draw and O'Donnell. She was a life long resident of O'Donnell area. Floydean married Jan Caglein O'Donnell, Feb. 3, 1968. She was a homemaker. She loved her family and visiting with friends. Floydean was a member of the First Baptist Church in O'Donnell. Those left to cherish her memory are, her husb and Jan; two sons, Keith Cagle and wife Telisha of O'Donnell, Jerry Wayne Cagle and wife Terraof Lamesa; two Grand daughters Ashlyn Jo Cagle and Sydney Brown; one brother, Marty Wayne Jackson of Ruidoso, NM; one sister, Nita Tippsof Ruidoso, NM. Mrs. Cagle was preceded in death by her parents, Grand parents, two sisters, Irma Lee Proctor and Mickie Martin. The family will greet friends Monday, Oct. 8, 2007 at White Funeral Home in Tahoka from 6 -8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in O'Donnell with Rev. Scott Hensleyofficiating. Interment will be in O'Donnell Cemetery. (Janice Hughes Talley)

Cantu, Portifirio
Funeral services forPortifirio Cantu, 96, of Lamesa, were held Friday, at 3 p.m., in the Chapel of Branon Funeral Home with Henry Cantu officiating. Burial followed in the Dawson County Cemetery under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Mr. Cantu died on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Sage Healthcare Center in Lamesa. He was born on Dec. 27, 1912, near San Antonio to Felipe and Elupuria Cantu. He was a lifelong Catholic. Survivors include a sister, Maria Garcia of Dimmitt. Published on: Mar 14, 2009

Carroll, Edwyna
Services forEdwyna Carroll, 84, of Lamesa, were held Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Lamesa with Pastor Gerald Parsons and Pastor Chris Powell officiating. Burial was in Lamesa Memorial Park under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. She died on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Medical Arts Hospital in Lamesa. She was born on August 18, 1924 in Lamesa, Texas toStephen and Ethel Jackson. She was a graduate of Lamesa High School and worked as a legal secretary for many years in Lamesa. She and her husb and , Joe, were co-owners of Carroll-Henson and also had a home building business. Edwyna marriedJoe Carroll on September 28, 1946 in Lubbock. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church Lamesa. Survivors include her daughter, Lori Vogler and husb and , Lyn, of Lamesa; two Grand children, Eric Vogler of Austin and Lindsey Crews and husb and , Jon, of Houston; two great-Grand children, Will and Sam Crews; one brother, Bill Jackson of Phoenix, Arizona and one sister, Nadeline Kirksey of Fort Worth. She also is survived by sisters- in-law Charlotte Jackson, Colleen Jackson, Janelle Jackson Boatright, Billie Carroll and EdnaCarroll and brother-in-law, Bud Henson. Preceding her in death were her husb and , Joe Carroll; daughter, Jacque Carroll; two brothers, Elward Jackson and Carroll Jackson; and , sister, Estelle Henson. Visitation was held at Branon Funeral Home on Monday, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The family suggests memorials to either First Baptist Church Food Pantry, Dawson County Senior Center or a charity of your choice.

Cervantes, Lasaro G.
Funeral services for Lasaro G. Cervantes, 79, of Lamesa, were to be held Saturday, at 2 p.m., in St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church withFather Rudolf Crasta officiating. Burial was to follow in Lamesa Memorial Park under the direction of Gonzales Funeral Home. Rosary services were held at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at the funeral home chapel. Mr. Cervantes died on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. He was born on Dec. 8, 1929, in Travis County. He marriedGeronima Hern and ez on Feb. 2, 1957, in Lamesa. He was a farmer in Dawson County all of his life. He loved to be outdoors as much as possible. Preceding him in death were his parents, Estanislado and Epifania Cervantes; brothers, Elias Cervantes, Estanislado Cervantes Jr. and Carlos Cervantes; sisters, Francisca Trevino, Beatrice Barrientez and Nicolasa Mungia; and , a Grand son, Jason Gomez. Survivors include his wife, Geronima Cervantes of Lamesa; six sons, Abel Cervantes, Robert Cervantes, George Cervantes, Richard Cervantes and Lasaro Cervantes Jr., all of Lamesa, and Tony Cervantes of Lubbock; three daughters, Rita Gomez and Veronica Hern and ez, both of Lamesa, and Gracie DeLaCruz of San Diego, Calif.; 23 Grand children; 17 great-Grand children; three brothers, Nick Cervantes, Ricky Cervantes and Paul Cervantes, all of Lamesa; and , four sisters, Eloisa Hern and ez of Allen, Celestina Perez of Odessa, Maria Gonzalez of Clyde and Modesta Mungia of Temple. Pallbearers were to beLorenzo De la Cruz, Abel Cervantes Jr., Agustine De la Cruz, Robert Cervantes Jr., Chris Ortiz, Alphonso Gomez, Kendra Cervantes and Jeffrey Cervantes. The Grand children and great-Grand children were to serve as honorary pallbearers. (Published on: Mar 14, 2009 Lamesa Press-Reporter)

Cluck, Norman
World War II Army Air Corps Served in the United States as a gunner and flight engineer in the European Theater. Preceded in death by his parents, M. E. and Callie Mae Dyer; and two sisters, Beatrice Horne and Katie Brown. Extracted from obituary provided by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Burial in Old Acklery Cemetery.

Corley, Leonard
Leonard Corley, 40, of 3708 Tarrant Rd., who died Thursday in a hospital, will be buried in Ringgold, La., after funeral services there. Corley was a native of Ringgold and had lived here for 16 years. He owned the Dairy Queen at 2800 Vaughn Blvd. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife (Vera Francisco Corley); parents, Mr. and Mrs. Polk P. Corley of Ringgold, and two sisters, Mmes. Lavon Pateof Quincey, La, and Jennie Sprawls of Ringgold (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007) (Notes by Louise Stratton: He had not lived there for16 years as the paper states only about 13 years. He, Mother, T. J. and I moved to FT Worth in 1943. They divorced in 1951. )

Crawford, C. L.
Graveside services for C. L. Crawford, 91, of Lamesa, will be held Thursday, January 15, 2009, at 10:00 am at Lamesa Memorial Park with theRev. Clifton Igo officiating. Services will be under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. C. L. died on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Lamun Lusk Sanchez Veteran's Home in Big Spring, Texas. He was born on December 16, 1917 in Dewar, Oklahoma toAlbert and Alice May Crawford. He marriedZorada Clayton in 1939 in Seagraves, Texas. C. L. served in the Army during World War II. He was very involved iwth the youth at the First United Methodist Church and coached in the Little League, which he greatly supported for many years. He was an oilfield tool pusher for many years and owned and operated The Tornado Cleaners from 1961 to 1983. He is survived by numerous friends. Preceding him in death were his wife, Zorada in 1986 and a son, Mike in 1960 (Lamesa Press-Reporter, Wed., Jan. 14, 2009)

Crow, and rew B.
Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church in Lamesa, Texas last Sunday, August 5, for Mr. and rew B. Crow of Lovington. Following the Lamesa services, the body was laid to rest in the Lamesa Cemetery beside the grave of his wife who passed away only a few months ago. Death came to Mr. Crow Thursday night August 2, 1951 as he was driving from towards Lovington. The accident happend about 7 miles east of Seagraves. Mr. Crow came to Lovington to manage the first cotton gin with the planting of cotton in Lea County in 1947. He was manager of the Western Cotton Co. gin at Lovington at the time of his death. According to information received at the Leader officer, Mr. Crow was driving west on Texas State Road 28, and was driving a 1949 model Chevrolet. He ran into a large semi-trailer Ford truck owned by the H& D Construction Co. of Hobbs. The truck had engine trouble and had pulled off the side of the road, and was properly parked, with parking flares. The truck was driven byMelvin Burkley and a swamper. They were working on the truck engine when Mr. Crow ran squarely in the back of the truck. Marks on the highway showed he had swerved back and forth some 75 or 100 feet before the crash, straddling one of the truck flares. Burkley said Crow tried to talk but couldn't and died a few minutes after the crash. He suffered a broken neck. Survivors included three sons, Tommy Crow of Lovington, A. B. Crow of Lamesa and EdgarCrow, in the army in Korea. One daughter Mrs. Bob Davis of San Francisco. (Lovington Daily Leader, Aug. 7, 1951) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Crow, Mrs. Cara Freeman
Funeral services were held in Lamesa Sunday, January 28, forMrs. Cara Freeman Crow at the First Methodist Church. She passed away at the Lamesa General Hospital after an illness of 21 days. She was 65 years old at the time of her death. The date of her birth was August 14, 1885 and she died January 26, 1951. She is survived by her husb and A. B. Crow of Lovington, manager of the H. & H. Gin; and four children, A. D. Crow of Lamesa, Mrs. R. R. Daviesof San Bernadino, California, Edgar T. Crownow serving with the Army in Korea, and Thomas L. Crow of Lovington. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. A. B. Cummings of Moshiem, Texas and two brothers, Bero Jones of Gatesville, Texas and L. V. Jones of Modesto, California. (Lovington Daily Leader, Jan. 30, 1951) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Crowley, Charles D.
Charles D. Crowley, 84 died at his home in Lovington Sunday evening, December 23, 1945. Mr. Crowley had been ill ten days. He came to this community in 1931 from Lamesa, Texas. Prior to his retirement he had served as ranch foreman, Texas peace officer, and sheriff for many years. Mr. Crowley is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters. Preliminary funeral services were held at the Yarbro Funeral Home here, and the body taken to Lamesa, Texas for final services and interment. The deceased was a charter member of the Lamesa Methodist church. TheRev. Arthur Shaw conducted the services at Lovington and Lamesa. (Lovington Daily Leader, Dec. 28, 1945) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Daniels, Verner Eugene 'Gene'
Funeral services forVerner Eugene “ Gene” Daniels, 70, of Lamesa, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Crestview Baptist Church withDavid Fletcher and Pat Githens officiating. Burial will follow in Lamesa Memorial Park under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Visitation was to be held on Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mr. Daniels died on Monday March 16, 2009 in Lamesa. He was born on April 21, 1938 in Lamesa toVerner Lee and Bernice Daniels. He marriedBarbara Phillips on June 18, 1960 at First Baptist Church in Lamesa. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Daniels of Lamesa; children, James Eugene Daniels of Lubbock and Martha Whittet of Denver, Colo.; a brother, David Arnold Daniels of Plainview; two Grand children; and , a host of nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, Verner Lee and Bernice Daniels. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Compass Hospice and Crestview Baptist Church. (Published on: Mar 18, 2009, Lamesa Press-Reporter)

Davis, rebecka Allene
Funeral services forRebecka Allene Davis, 95, of Lamesa, will be held on Monday, January 12, 2009, at 11:00 am, at First United Methodist Church withBill Rafuse officating. Burial will follow in Lamesa Cemetery under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Allene passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 in Lamesa. She was born in Lamesa on September 15, 1913 to Elijah and Eva Salser. She married Aubrey Davis on April 6, 1947 at First United Methodist Church in Lamesa. Allene graduated from Texas Tech University in1937. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma fraternal organization for 60 years. She enlisted in the United States Navy in July of 1945 where she was ranked a Pharmacist's Mate Second. Allene began her teaching carceer in Knott where she taught for two years then moved to Rotan and also taught the first through twelfth grades in Lamesa and in 1958 she began teaching in Hobbs, NM in August of 1967 she moved to Antioch, Calif. where she also taught. In December of 1984 she moved back to Lamesa after retiring in 1979. Allene was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church, a member of the Dawson County Retired Teachers Association, the Geneological Society, Gideons Auxilly, and the Medical Arts Hospital Auxiliary. She took pride in gardening and had a great love for flowers. Allene had beautiful iris beds in Lamesa and rose beds in Hobbs. Survivors include her husb and , Aubrey Davis of Lamesa; children, Donna Rafuse and husb and , Bill, of Rapid River, Mich and Michael Davisof Antioch, Calif; six Grand children; 11 great-Grand children; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Eva Salser and five brothers. The family suggests memorials to Gideons Auxiliary and Medical Arts Hospital Auxiliary. (Lamesa Press-Reporter, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009)

Dennis, Rol and Travis '
Rol and Travis Dennis, 83, formerly of Lamesa, left this world for a heavenly place on Friday, March 13, 2009, at Sagecrest Alzheimer’ s Care Center of San Angelo. He died peacefully in his sleep with his family surrounding him. Known to friends and family as Travis, he was the fifth of six children born toPearl and Walter Dennis on February 1, 1926 in Dawson County. He married Gloria Jean Gamblin of Lamesa in 1949 and was blessed with one daughter in 1954. Travis joined the U. S. Marines 1944 at the age of 18 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He was always very proud of his service to our country. Travis worked as a driller for Jeter Drilling Co. in Seminole. After “ retiring” he was an avid woodworker and loved making his wood crafts with his wife who painted many of their creations and then sold them at various craft shows. Both Travis and Jean took great enjoyment in their two Grand daughters. They were very generous and loving Grand parents. Both moved to San Angelo in 2001 to be near their family where they remained until their deaths. Travis is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; parents, Pearl and Walter Dennis; and , brothers, Harry, Archie, Frank and Robert Dennis. He is survived by his loving daughter, S and i Smith and husb and , Billy, and Grand daughters, Jenny and Samantha Smith, all of San Angelo. His only sister, Thelma Myers and husb and , Hank, of Lamesa and sister in-law, Bobbie Dennis of Kermit, and many nieces and nephews also are survivors. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the wonderful care and loving friendship Travis and his family received from the staff, residents, and their families during two years at Sagecrest. They would also like to express their extreme gratitude to the Baptist Hospice for their kind and compassionate care and support. The family requests that memorials be made to Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center, Baptist Hospice in San Angelo; or your favorite charity. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. at Branon Funeral Home in Lamesa on Monday, March 16, 2009. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., at the North 14th Street Church of Christ in Lamesa withMark Hackett officiating. Burial followed in Lamesa Memorial Park under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. (Published on: Mar 18, 2009, Lamesa Press-Reporter)

Duke, Rev. William E.
Services are pending here for theRev. William E. Duke, 89, a retired Baptist minister and former Hobbs resident. Branon Funeral Home is h and ling arrangements. Duke died at 1 p.m. Friday in Denver City convalescent home after a lengthy illness. A native of Bowie County, Texas, Duke began his ministry in Crosby and Dickens counties and moved to Lamesa in 1924 to preach for high plains area churches for 11 years. He moved to Denver City from Hobbs, where he was employed in 1953 at The Hobbs New-Sun. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Florence Duke; a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Redwine of Seagraves; three sons, Elmo Duke and Tommie Duke, both of Amarillo; and Kenneth Duke of Dumas, Texas; a step-son, Marvin E. Bayles of Casa Grand e, Ariz.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Eva Taylor of Tempe, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Carlton of Tulsa; a brotherH. A. of Lamesa; seven Grand children and three great-Grand children. Lovington Daily Leader, Mar. 7, 1976) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Gillespie, James
Alpine, Tex., Jan. 15. --James Gillespie, sheriff of Brewster county and for a long time captain of the state rangers, died here last night and was buried to-day at 4 o'clock. The deceased was a very popular man, and the largest concourse of people ever seen at a funeral here attended his burial. (Dallas Morning News, January 16 1890, Location: Dallas, TX, Page/Column: 1/6)

Gillispie, Dock
In Memory ofDock Gillispie born Feb. 16, 1909 and died May 28, 1988. Memorial services at 10 am, Wednesday, June 1st at First Southern Baptist Church of Elfrida. Officiating Rev. John Grimes. (Dock fell off his roof and was killed. He wasn't found for about 30 hours. He had put an extension ladder up to the side of the house wrong and when he finished hooking up the water to his Evap. cooler and stepped on the ladder it went over and l and ed on top of him on the ground. His old dog sat by him the whole time. A farmer named Mr Miller drove past Dad's place 4 times a day for 21/2 days and saw the old dog in the same place each time. He finally thought that he ought to stop and check on Dad. He had last seen Dad on the roof with the kitchen door wide open and it was open all the times he had driven past. He found Dad laying on the ground with the old dog sitting beside him. He called the Elfrida sheriff and told him to send the coroner. ) (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, July 2007, Dock and Ralph were brothers)(He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Elfrida, Cochise, AZ)

Gillispie, Ralph "Slim"
A Tribute toRalph "Slim" Gillispie Jan. 29, 1913 - Mar. 20, 1984. WhenSlim Gillispie came to Cheyenne in 1967, he brought with him a wife, a son, and strong desire to establish lasting friendships and "roots". Slim started working in the oil fields of West Texas when only seventeen years of age and had acquired a masters degree in the school of hard knocks having lived for short periods of time all over the U. S. In 1969, after living in Cheyenne only two years, Slim became a business partner with his young son, Ric, in Gillispie and Son Drilling Co. Working hard came naturally to this man born on January 29, 1913, but another natural abilities ( and one many adults never achieve) was "playing". Slim had a deep love for young people and became involved and active with them in sports, school and just every day life. This love was deeply felt by all of those who came to know Slim and Shirley Gillispie. In 1980, Slim semi retired due to failing health, still received his biggest pleasure in life by making sure those around him were happy. We will miss that big tall man, who could make you so mad if the twinkle in his eyes would not have been so bright. Slim is survived by wife, Shirley, and three sons. Interment at Lamesa Memorial Park, Lamesa, Dawson Co., Texas. (Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK) (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Gillispie, Ruby Lee Whitlow
Graveside services forRuby Lee Gillispie, 87, of and rews will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Lamesa Memorial Park with theRev. Darryl Dunks, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. She was born Jan. 25, 1900 in Limestone County, Texas and died Jan. 23, 1988 in and rews, Texas. Burial will be under direction of Branon Funeral Home. She died at 9 a.m. Saturday at her home. Justice of the PeaceBill Orson ruled natural causes in the death. Mrs. Gillispie was born in Limestone county and moved from Winters to Lamesa in 1923. She marriedThomas M. Gillispie in 1925 in Lamesa. he died in 1973. She was a longtime member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Maxine S and ers of Roswell, NM; a sonJackie of and rews; a brotherJoe B. Whitlow of Lamesa; five Grand children and eight great-Grand children. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Gillispie, Shirley
Shirley Gillispie was born April 25, 1926 in Colorado Springs, Colorado toGrace Mary and Gailey W. Jones and passed away December 10, 1993 at her residence at the age of 67 years, 7 months and 15 days. Shirley marriedRalph Gilliepie on November 22, 1954 in Tatum New Mexico and they moved to Cheyenne, Oklahoma to make their home. She was preceded in death by her parents and husb and . She is survived by four sons, Richard W. Gillispie, Seymour, Texas; Hugh W. Gillisie, Cypress, Texas, John Neely, Beaverton, Oregon; Butch Neely, Portl and , Oregon; one daughter, Judy Spargo, Grants Pass, Oregon; and two Grand daughters, Machaela Gillispie, Edmond, Oklahoma and Jade Gillispie, Abilene, Texas. Private graveside services will be held in the Fairview Memorial Park of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Local arrangements were under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service of Cheyenne. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Gray, Kyle Adam
Graveside services for Kyle Adam Gray, 43, of Lubbock, will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2009, at 2:00 pm at Lamesa Memorial Park with Dennis Etheredgeofficating under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Kyle was born in Encino, Calif. on November 19, 1965. He moved to Lamesa at an early age and was raised by his paternal Grand parents, Adam and Laverne Low of Lamesa. Kyle graduated from Klondike High School in 1984 where he participated in numerous UIL b and contests leading to a life long love of music. He was employed at several West Texas radio stations, beginning with KPET in Lamesa while he was still in high choll. He later worked as a disc jockey at several clubs in Austin and most recently in Lubbock. Survivors include his Grand mother, Laverne Low of Lamesa; and many exteded family members and close friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Gray in 1966, and his Grand father, Adam Low in 1998. (Lamesa Press-Reporter, Wed., January 7, 2009)

Guzman Sr., Benito C.
Funeral Mass forBenito C. Guzman Sr., 51, of Beeville and formerly of Lamesa, was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Beeville withFatherLukose Thirunelliparambil officiating. Burial followed at Beeville Memorial Park under the direction of Angelus Funeral Home. Visitation was held last Monday, from 2 to 9 p.m., at Angelus Funeral Home with a rosary recited there that evening at 7:30. Mr. Guzman died on Friday, March 6, 2009. He was born on March 21, 1957 toLionel L. and Epifania (Carvaial) Guzman in George West. He was raised in Lamesa by his Grand parents, Guadalupe and Ezekiel Chavez. He was a roustabout foreman in the oil field industry. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Preceding him in death were his father, Lionel L. Guzman; his Grand father, Ezekiel Chavez; a brother, Juan Jose Guzman; a Grand daughter; and , a nephew. Survivors include his wife, Anita P. Guzman of Beeville; his mother, Epifania Perez of Beeville; his Grand mother, GuadalupeChavez of Lamesa; a daughter, Cynthia Lee Sanchez of Lamesa; three sons, Benito Guzman Jr. of California, Joe Ben Guzman of Orange Grove and David Lee Guzman of Beeville; two stepdaughters, Sheila Ann Monsevaiz of Lorenz, Kan. and Katy Lyn Monsevaiz of Beeville; five sisters, Minerva Perez of Kansas City, Mo., Maggie Duran of Dallas, Isabel Mendoza, Rebecca Zuniga and Michelle Perez, all of Fort Worth; three brothers, Javier Perez and Jose Luis Perez, both of Beeville, and Miguel Perez of Lamesa; 12 Grand children; and , numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. (Published on: Mar 14, 2009, Lamesa Press-Reporter)

Hailey, Tom
Funeral services forTom Hailey, victom of the caliche pit disaster, were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Baptist Church of Lamesa, Rev. E. F. Cole, pastor, conducted the services. Burial was in the Lamesa Cemetery. Mr. Hailey had been a member of the Baptist Church for 24 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ora Hailey; and three daughters, Mrs. Dock Gillispie and Mrs. Elbert Brown of Lamesa, and Mrs. Rufus Aten of Kermit, Texas. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Harris, Dorris Elizabeth Robinson
Graveside services for Dorris Harris, 96, of Lamesa, will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at Lamesa Memorial Park with Bro. Rush Coffman and BenPhelps officiating under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, March 20, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Branon Funeral Home. Dorris Elizabeth Harrispassed from this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, just a few days prior to her 97th birthday. She was born on March 20, 1912 in Dawson County to Ira “ Dick” Robinson and May B. Crowder Robinson. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Thomas and husb and , H. K. Thomas, of Sun City; sons, Kenneth David and wife, Barbara, Jerry D. and wife, Nelda, and Larry Don and wife, Carol, all of Lamesa; nine Grand children; 17 great-Grand children; and , two great-great Grand children. She was preceded in death by her husb and , John, in May of 2008; parents, Ira and May Robinson; brother, Leslie Robinson; sister, Ethel Robinson Barton; and , a great-Grand son, Bradley Ray. She marriedJohn David Harrisof the Lamesa area on January 11, 1936 at the family home west of Lamesa. Following John’ s time in the Navy during World War II, they resided in Denver City a short time and then moved to the farm just west of Ten Mile in the Klondike Community and lived there until moving into Lamesa in the 1960’ s. Being reared on the farm, Dorris loved gardening, cooking, canning, quilting, and sewing and was a master of all. She loved and was involved in the lives and activities of her Grand children, but admitted the great-Grand children were even more fun. She worked for the Klondike Independent School District in the cafeteria for a number of years. She was an active member of Second Baptist Church in Lamesa, since 1962, where she and her sister, Ethel, spent many hours working with the bereavement/food committee. The family suggests memorials to Second Baptist Church or to a charity of your choice. (Lamesa Press-Reporter, March 18, 2009)

Herndon, Buster
Buster Herndon, 87, of Lamesa will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lamesa Church of Christ withSonny Hollis of Westbrook officiating. Jack Prather of Lamesa will assist. Burial will be in Lamesa Memorial Park under direction of Branon Funeral Home. Herndon died Friday, Oct. 18, 1996, at Methodist Hospital. He was born April 13, 1909, in Anson. He married Lucille Callaway on Oct. 12, 1946, in Lamesa. He graduated from Lamesa High School. He was the Dawson County tax assessor/collector from 1937 to 1947, and he was the city of Lamesa tax assessor/collector from 1963 to 1978. He served as the Dawson County judge from 1948 to 1952. A daughter, Y'Vonne Hollis, died in 1948. Survivors include his wife; a son, Sonny Hollis of Westbrook; three sisters, Oleta Carpenter of Mission, DeOla Cutler of Mayhill, N. M., and Fred Ella Shofner of Lamesa; a Grand child; and two great-Grand children.

Hughes, Jr., Homer A.
Homer A. Hughes, Jr., 17 years old high school student, was killed at 7 o'clock Sunday night when an automobile in which he was riding overturned about two miles south of Buckeye on State Highway No. 8. The body was taken to Lamesa by Griffin Funeral Service of Hobbs. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer A. Hughes reside there. The death car was driven byBobbie Blackwood of Lovington who received serious head injuries. He was rushed to the Lea County Hospital where he is reported to be "holding his own. " Others riding in the car wereBill Benham, 17; Grady Hughes, 16; Johnny Rogers, 17; all Lovington high school students. They were uninjured. The cause of the accident, according to reports by state police, were "Car overturned when driver lost control on rough roads while driving too fast. " The car is reported to have turned over two and a half times, stopping 78 feet from the highway. It traveled almost 450 feet from the time it went out of control until it stopped. The car is a total loss. A coronary jury called Sunday night returned a verdict of death by reason of automobile accident. Justice of PeaceBob Bensing of Hobbs presided as coroner. Members of the jury wereCecil Coker, L. Walker, G. A. Hanna, A. B. Gilbert, H. Keaton, K. W. Edwards, all of Buckeye. (Lovington Daily Leader, Jan. 29, 1952) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Hughes, Jr. Homer A.
Homer A. Hughes, Jr. a 17 year-old Lovington High School student was killed last Sunday evening when an automobile in which he was riding overturned about two miles south of Buckeye. Driver of the car wasBobby Ray Blackwood who received head injuries. Three other Lovington youths were riding in the car at the time of the mishap. They are Bill Benham, Grady Hughes and Johnny Rogers. It has been reported that the automobile left the highway and traveled better than 250 feet in a narrow ditch, then ran across the highway and overturned two and half times and came to rest about eighty feet from the highway. The car was totally demolished. The driver of the car, Bobby Joe Blackwood, recieved head injuries and for several days was in critical condition, but on Wednesday of this week his condition was reported to be imporved. The death of the Lovington youth in the accident was the fifth traffic fatality in Lea County this year. ( Lovington Press, Jan. 31, 1952) Submitted by David Minton, Feb. 2008

Humphreys, Elizabeth M.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth M. Humphreys, born December 7, 1871, died October 20, 1947 will be conducted at the First Baptist Church, Wednesday afternoon, October 26, 1947 at 4 o'clock. Dr. Clarence A. Morton, officiating. Interment Lamesa Cemetery. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, May 2007)

Jeter, Harold Allen
Harold Allen Jeter, 52, of 622 S. Fifth St. died in Lovington Lea General Hospital following an extended illness. He had been a resident of Lovington for the past five years and prior to his illness was a heavy equipment operator engaged in pipe line construction. Mr. Jeter was born on September 19, 1920 in Lamesa, Texas. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Bloomfield, N. M. and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Lovington. He is survived by his wife, Emmie of the home, four sons; Kenneth L., Gig Harbor, Wash., Larry A., of Lovington, Ralph D., Denham Springs, La., and Dennis Kelch of Lovington. Three daughters, Mrs. Jerry Shields, Wharton, Texas, Mrs. Michael Gomez, Las Cruces, N. Mex., and MissKathy Kelch of Lovington. One brother, Albert Jeter of Farmington, N. M., and two sisters, Mrs. HaskillWorley, Lamar, Colo., and Mrs. Frank Wilcos, Kenna, N. M. . Also by four Grand children. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Smith-Rogers Chapel withRev. WayneWilliams, Baptist Minister of Lubbock and Rev. Joe Vernon, pastor of Jackson Avenue Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Lamesa Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Texas time. Friends serving as casket bearers will be:James Jenkins, Joe Kuhns, John Williamson, John Hice, Joe Caddick and TrumanJeter. ( Lovington Daily Leader, Dec. 27, 1972) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Jones, Ruth Elna
Graveside services for Ruth Elna Jones, 90, of Lamesa, will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at 10 a.m., in Lamesa Memorial Park with Roy Byrd officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Ruth died on Saturday, August 15, 2009 in Lamesa. She was born on February 26, 1919 in Winfield to Roberta and Herbert Spruill. She marriedClarence RaymondJones on June 15, 1940 in Lamesa. Ruth was a member of Delta Kappa sorority at Texas Tech where she obtained her Bachelor's degree. She taught for the Lamesa Public School System for 21 years. She was a member at First Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Ronnie Jones and wife, Karin, of Austin; and friends, Reba and Dick Edwards. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husb and , Clarence Raymond Jones; brothers-in-law, Ralph Jones, and Melton Jones; and sister-in-lawModean Everett. (Lamesa Press-Reporter, Aug 19, 2009)

Key, Lena Melinda
Funeral services for Lena Melinda Key, 100 years of age, a long-time North Lea County resident, died early this morning at the Lovington Good Samaritan Center. She had been a resident of the Center since October of 1970. Mrs. Key was born October 8, 1881 in Burnet County, Texas. She was united in marriage to James Henry Key on June 19, 1901 at Big Spring. Mrs. Key was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tatum. Mrs. Key is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Violet Kinnisonof Lamesa, Texas and Mrs. Mary Lee Frier of Tatum; three sons, J. Travis Key of Mineral Wells, Texas, D. Wayne Key of Eunice, and Dr. Jack H. Key of Uvalde, Texas, and also a sister, Mrs. Essie Hughes of Burleson, Texas. Mrs. Key is survived by 14 Grand children, 37 great-Grand children and 14 great-great-Grand children. Services will be conducted Saturday morning at 10 in the First Baptist Church in Tatum. Rev. Wayne O. Perry, Baptist Minister of Lubbock and Rev. Gene North, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Tatum will officiate at the services. Burial will be beside her late husb and John H. Key who preceded her in death in 1955, with grave committal to be held at 3 p.m. CST in the Lamesa Cemetery under the direction of Smith-Rogers Funeral Home. Grand sons serving as casket bearers will be:Guy Kinnison, Philip Frier, Dr. John Key, Jeffrey Key, Joey Adams and Dr. Tom Key. (Lovington Daily Leader, Feb. 11, 1982 ) Submitted by David Minton, Dec. 2006

Larsen, Lucille Hailey
In Memory ofLucille Hailey Larsen, date of Birth November 28, 1907, Alto, Texas, date of death November 3, 1996, Lakewood, Colorado. Funeral services to be held in the Spring in Lamesa, Texas. (Lamesa Cemetery) Arrangements by Crown Hill Mortuary, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Lisenbee, Otto
Funeral services for Otto Lisenbee, 102, will held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Church of the Nazarene with Lee LennonOfficiating. Burial will follow in Dawson County Cemetery under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Mr. Lisenbee died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 on his 102nd birthday in Lamesa. He was born Feb. 27, 1907 in Commanche toGreene Edward Lisenbee and Lula Vines Lisenbee. He married Ida Danielson May 8, 1928 in Lovington, NM. They were married for 76 years. They were the caretaker of Camp Arrowhead in Glen Rose for 17 1/2 years. Otto was a veteran of the United States Nave. He served in World War II and his rank was Carpenter's Mate 1st Class. He had a love for fishing and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Ida Lisenbeeof Lamesa and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and twobrothers, Jesse and Henry Lisenbee. (submitted by Louise Stratton, March 2009. . . From the Lamesa Press- Reporter, Lamesa, Texas, Sunday, March 1, 2009, page 3A)

Lopez, Sipriano "C. P. "
Funeral services for Sipriano "C. P. " Lopez, 79 will be Thursday, Oct. 12 at St. Thomas Catholic Church at 10 a.m. The deceased, a resident of Lovington, was born April 27, 1927 in York Town, Texas. He died Saturday, October 7. A rosary will be conducted at Kirby-Smith-Rogers Funeral Home Wednesday, October 11 at 7 p.m., and a mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lamesa, Texas on Thursday, October 12 at 3 pm. Father Manuel Ibarra is officiating. Burial will follow at Lamesa Memorial Park. Sipriano and Rufina Lopezwere married in April 1948 in Lamesa, Texas. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Ninfa and her husb and Jesse Navarette and Maria Rodriguex of Lovington; a brother, Manuel Lopez of Lamesa; two sisters, Conny Esparza and Irene Baron of Lamesa; six Grand children, 10 great-Grand children, and one great-great- Grand child. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Maria Lopez; three sisters, Antonia Gonzales, Margarita Chapa, Victoria Cuellar Lopez, Paublina Cuellar, and Dominga Cuellar; three brothers, Pablo Cuellar, Jose Angel Cuellar, and Marcelino Cuellar. Family visitation hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and 8 p.m. to rosary on Wednesday at the funeral home. Kirby-Smith-Rogers is directing funeral services. (Lovington Daily Leader, Oct. 10, 2006) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Malone, Mode
Mode H. Malone, 79, 2465 Buchanan, died at 6:15 am Saturday in Baptist Hospital. Malone was a native of Bosque County and had lived in Beaumont a year. He was a retired farmer. Funeral services will be held at 4 pm Monday in the Branon Funeral Home in Lamesa. Burial will follow in Lamesa Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Garnett Pena, Beaumont; a brotherJ. C. Malone, Lake Charles, La. and sisterMrs. Josie Graham, McAllister. Local arrangements were under the direction of Kelly-Hixon Funeral Home. The body will be at the funeral home until noon Sunday before transfer to Lamesa. (Submitted by Michele Taylor, March 2011)

Marley, William Loyd
Funeral services are pending for William Loyd Marley, age 54, who died unexpectedly Thursday, A resident of the McDonald community since 1959, Marley suffered a heart attack at his home about noon and was dead on arrival at the hospital. A veteran of World War II, he was born August 1, 1919 in Marlow, Okla. Survivors include: his wife, Silverene of the home; one sonWilliam Loyd IIof the home; his mother, Mrs. Lillie Marley of Lamesa, Texas; six brothers, Dan and Roy Marley of Fresno, Calif., Troy Marley of Globe, Ariz., A. R. Marley of Callahan, Colo., A. G. Marley of Hobbs, Ray Marley of Franklin, Tenn; and two sisters, Mrs. Lola Sweeneyof Lamesa, Texas, and Mrs. Joanne Crawford of Denton, Texas, and also one Grand child. (Lovington Daily Leader, Mar. 1, 1974) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Matlock, Ida Cornelia
Mrs. Ida Cornelia Matlock, 85 years of age, a resident of Lovington for the past 2 1/2 years, died at the Lovington Good Samaritan Center Sunday morning. Mrs. Matlock was born February 10, 1894 in Lipan, Texas. She was united in marriage toSamuel M. Matlock, November 14, 1909 at Knox City, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1947. She had resided in the Lamesa, Texas area since 1924, moving there from Knox City, until she moved to Lovington. Mrs. Matlock was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church of Lamesa. She is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Inez Pieper, Mesquite, Tex.; Mrs. Gladys Darwin, Corpus Christi, Tex.; and Mrs. Marie Pritchell, Amarillo, Tex.; four sons, Joe Matlock, Hoodsport, Wash.; Jack Matlock, Ignacio, Colo.; Doyle Matlock, Lamesa, Tex.; and Bill Matlock, Lovington; one brother, AbHodges of Crane, Tex., and one sister, Mrs. Mary Howell of Brownfield, Tex.; also by 24 Grand children, 40 great-Grand children and 5 great-great-Grand children. Funeral services for Mrs. Matlock will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in the Jackson Avenue Baptist Church withRev. Harold Russell, Primitive Baptist minister officiating. Burial will be in the Lamesa Cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. New Mexico time, with Smith-Rogers Funeral Home directing arrangements. (Lovington Daily Leader, Nov. 19, 1979) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

McClane, Sydney Murrel
A 15-year-old, Air Base City boy was instantly killed at 11:45 p.m. Friday when the motor scooter he was driving was struck by an automobile driven by a Lovington motorist. The dead youth was identified asSydney Murrell McClane, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude McClane, Air Base City. State police identified the driver of the automobile asAnsel Farris of 123 West Central, Lovington. According to police, young McClane was entering State Road 18 from the Air Base City road and pulled out directly in front of the oncoming Farris vericle. Measurments made by State PolicemanWilliam Woods showed the youth was thrown 66 feet in the air from the point of impact. The motor scooter was driven 315 feet from the point of impact. Passengers in the Farris car were identified by police asDavid Haddock, 622 S. Love and Leslie Goheen, 1214 W. Monroe, both of Lovington. The youth was a ninth grade student in Hobbs schools. His family moved to Hobbs from Lamesa, Texas, six years ago. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Michael, 11, and Bryan, 9; one sister, Karen, two; and his maternal Grand motherMrs. E. R. Dumbar, of Lamesa, Texas. Young McClane was taken to Lea General Hospital but was dead on arrival. The body was released to the Griffin Funeral Home, Hobbs. Funeral services will be conducted at Air Base City at 2 p.m. Sunday, with The Rev. Earl Morris, Air Base City Baptist minister, officiating. Burial will be in Lamesa, Texas. (Lovington Daily Leader, Nov. 20, 1955) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

McCurdy, Melba Ruth
Funeral services forMelba Ruth McCurdy, 29, 1512 W. Polk, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 21 at the First Baptist Church, Rev. E. J. Bradshaw will officiate. Mrs. McCurdy died Monday of self-inflicted gunshot wounds at Lovington Lea General Hospital. She is survived by her husb and , William N.; two daughters, Cheryl Ann, and Linda Jeannetter, both of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Bible, Lamesa, two sister, Mrs. Reba Hoen and Kay Swartz; and a Grand father, Mr. Clem. Burial will follow transfer of the body to Lamesa at Lamesa Memorial Park. (Lovington Daily Leader, Aug. 20, 1968) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

McNew, Sudie Etta Paige
Sudie Etta Paige McNew was born June 23, 1929 in Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas and died Dec. 31, 2002 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas. She had been a resident of Odessa, Texas since 1958. She was the daughter ofHenry Grady Paige & Grace Wagner. She was the wife of Jay Hobbs "Jake" McNew, m. Dec 11, 1948 in Lamesa, Texas. The mother ofVickie Lynn McNew, deceased; Dana Kaye Hukill, deceased; Shirley Diane Wilkerson, deceased; Shelly McGuire. Gardendale, Texas and C and is Jones, Odessa, Texas. Sister of Bertha Paige Craven, Odessa, Texas; Henry Paige, Jr. Big Spring, Texas; James Paige, Houston, Texas; Jerry Paige, Big Spring, Texas; Ruth Steen, Odessa, Texas; Sue Day, Gardendale, Texas; Rita Bailey, Odessa, Texas. Grand mother of Pamela Sharp, Rhonda Dolloff, Leslie Brown, Danielle McGuire, Matthew Jones, and Rikki Jones all of Odessa, Cheryl Brown of Richardson; and Keri Jo Hukill of San Angelo. Great-Grand mother ofAshley Wilkerson, Heather Dolloff, MaKayla Hightower, Alex Brown, Michael Brown all of Odessa; and Grace Brown of Richardson. Co-owner & operator of McNew Carpets -Odessa, Texas (11 Years). Burial in Old Ackerly Cemetery. Record added Jan 4 2003, by Phil Smiley

Miller, Charles A.
Memorial services for Charles A. Miller, age 76, of Lamesa, were held on Saturday, at 10 a.m. at the Branch Funeral Home Chapel with theRev. Clifton Igo, pastor emeritus, officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Mr. Miller died Thursday, July 27, 2006. He was a lifelong resident of Dawson County and a member of the Second Baptist Church. He marriedRuby Beatty on Dec. 8, 1947 in Lamesa. Survivors include his wife Ruby Miller of Lamesa; a son, Gary Miller of Lamesa; a sister, Catherin Hogans of Odessa; a brother, E. G. Miller of Illinois; five Grand children; and two great-Grand children. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Kay Miller. The family suggest memorials to a charity of your choice. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007, Lamesa Press-Reporter, Lamesa, TX, Sunday, July 30, 2006)

Thank You ...... The family of Charlie Miller would like to thank everyone for all the phone calls, cards and flowers sent as well as your love, concern and prayers. Thank you to the Medical Arts Hospital doctors and nurses, the Lubbock Covenant and UMC Hospital doctors and nurses, the EMS staff and to Lamesa Health Care Center for their years of care for him. Special thanks to Brother Igo for all the visits he made to him at home and the hospital and for the beautiful memorial service and to the wonderful singers. Thanks also to the Branon Funeral Home staff. Last but not least, thank you to all my wonderful family. My prayer is the Lord will bless each one of you. Thank you, Ruby Miller, Gary & Deb Miller, The Grand children & Great-Grand children (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Miller, Dorothy
Services for Dorothy Miller, 79, of Lamesa were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Teeters officiating. Burial was in Lamesa Cemetery under direction of Branon Funeral Home. Miller died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001. She was born on Oct. 27, 1921 in Lamesa. She marriedSpeck Miller on Mar. 5, 1941 in Lamesa. He died on Dec. 5, 1980. She served as County Judge of Lamesa for 30 years, holding the state record for longest tenure as municipal judge. She also worked for local attorney Stansell Clement. She was a life-long resident of Lamesa and was a member of First Baptist Church for 75 years. Survivors include a son, Robert of Fort Worth; two daughters, Linda McMillan and Lynn O'Brien both of Lamesa; a brother, E. B. Inman, Jr. of Lamesa; nine Grand children and ten great-Grand children. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007, Lamesa Press-Reporter), Lamesa, Texas, Wed., Feb. 21, 2001)

Moreno, Mrs. Alfonsa Mojica
Rites will be held in Lamesa, Texas forMrs. Alfonsa Mojica Moreno who died in Lea General Hospital in Lovington at 2:30 am Monday. Mrs. Moreno was born June 10 in 1906 in Mexico. The arrangements will be made by the Brannon Funeral Home in Lamesa. While living in Lovington, Mrs. Moreno resided at 102 E. Ave. K. She is survived by her husb and Felix Moreno, four sons, Elias Moreno of Lovington, Marcelo Moreno of Lovington, Baltazar Moreno of Lovington, and Pete Moreno of Lovington and eight daughters, Mrs. Ralquel Mendosa of San Marcus, Texas, Mrs. Maria Robles of Lovington, Mrs. Guadalupe Rivera of Slaton, Texas, Mrs. Cecila Barientez of Seminole, Texas, Mrs. Amelia Salazar of Lamesa, Texas, Mrs. Falicita Bustamante of Lovington, Mrs. Josefina Gutierrez of Coahoma, Texas, and Mrs. Refilijio Barrientez of Plains, Texas. She is also survived by one brotherMariam Mojica of Lamesa, Texas and a sisterTranquinlina Compos of Salinas, California. Other survivors are 58 Grand children and 2 great-Grand children. (Lovington Daily Leader, Sept. 15, 1964) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Noack, Monroe
Services forMonroe Noack, 88, of Lamesa will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Grace Lutheran Church in Lamesa. Burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Sparenburg under the direction of Branon Funeral Home of Lamesa. He died Tuesday, April 30, 2002. He was born Nov. 26, 1913, in Clarendon and marriedLydia Freida Bertha Huse on Aug. 26, 1934, in Sparenburg. She died Jan. 13, 1986. He owned Delux Grocery and Market in Lamesa for 25 years. He was maintenance engineer at Crestview Lutheran Home in Columbia Heights, Minn., before retiring. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, Dalton J. of Lamesa and Larry A. of Dallas; a daughter, Dru A. Buuck of Hutto; a sister, Laura Talkmitt of Lamesa; 11 Grand children; and 14 great-Grand children. The family suggests memorials to Grace Lutheran Church Evangelism Outreach, c/o Grace Lutheran Church, 1002 N. 11th St., Lamesa, TX 79331.

Oaks, Robert Larry
Staff Sergeant Oakswas killed by hostile action in Long Khanh, South Vietnam, was serving with Company M, 75th Rangers, 199th Light Infantry Brigade as an infantry operations and intelligence specialist, operating on a Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol. Recipient of the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Parachute Wings, Bronze Star with "V" Device, Purple Heart, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. His name is located on Panel 16W, Row 59 of the Vietnam Memorial. Son ofOpal MaeSmith Oaks and Robert Dee Oaks. Lamesa High School graduate (1967). Buried at Old Acklery Cemetery. (Information extracted from the Permian Basin Heroes Web Site and the Virtual Wall)

Phippips, Nathan Loy
Graveside services forNathan Loy Phillips, 62, of Lamesa, were to be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at 2:00pm at Lamesa Memorial Park with theRev. Clifton Igo officiating, under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Nathan, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Snyder Oaks Nursing Home in Snyder. He was born on December 5, 1946 in Lubbock. He graduated from Lamesa High School in1964. From 1968 to 1970 he served in the U. S. Army, the last year of which was spent in Vietnam. During the following 18 months he worked in Saudi Arabia building Kohbar Towers. In the late 1970's he attended and graduated from Texas Tech university with a major in Math. He returned home to Lamesa and started his own business repairing appliances. Survivors include his mother, Louise Phillips of Lamesa; and his nephew, Trey Meador and wife, Brenda of Dallas; along with their children, Alec, Josh and Alisha. He was preceded in death by his Grand mother, Pearl Lampard Hatcher; his father, Loy Weldon Phillips; and his sister, Sherron Phillips Meador. His friends in the community will remember his calm steady spirit and hte kindness with which he met life. The famiy wishes to thank the First Baptist Churches of Lamesa and Snyder for their love and support during this time. (Lamesa Press-Reporter, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009)?

Ray, Nelle
Memorial services forNelle Ray, 66, of Lamesa, will be 3 pm Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Second Baptist Church in Lamesa withBrother Rush Coffman officiating. Family visistaion was to be held at Gonzales Funeral Home. Mrs. Ray died on Friday, January 16, 2009, at Covenant Medical Cemter in Lubbock. She was born on August 15, 1942. She marriedRonnie Ray on January 23, 1978 at Friendship Baptist Church. She was a LVN and worked at Medical Arts Hopsital. She was a retired secretay of Ray Angency. She served as a medical consultant to Rio Grand e Ministry, was a past president of the Lamesa Noon Lion's Club and wa an ombudsman for Sage Health Care. Survivors include her husb and , Ronnie of Lamesa; her mother, Alva Mae Fosterof Lamesa; children, Kendal Amos and wife, Jeana, of Lamesa, Metta Tyler of Lamesa, Dan Ray and wife, Jennifer, of Lamesa and Dawn Ray of Lubbock; 12 Grand children; two great-Grand childern and sisters, W and a Pipkin of Lamesa and Linda Cornett and husb and Loy, of Lamesa. (Lamesa-Press Reporter, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009)

Roberts, Raymond Gerald
Raymond Gerald Roberts, 81, the youngest son of Charlie and Veda Roberts, was born at Hancock in Dawson County on December 6, 1927. Gerald died on Thursday, March 5, 2009. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Ann Pelham Roberts; his parents; his brother, Harvard Roberts; a daughter-in-law, Lynda Roberts; and , a great-Grand daughter, Grace Roberts. Gerald served his country in the U. S. Army 71st Signal Service Battalion from 1945 to 1947. He served as an athletic instructor while stationed in Tokyo, Japan. He marriedRose Ann Pelham on October 23, 1947. They were the first couple married in the Klondike Baptist Church. They were married for 51 years. Gerald was a farmer in the Klondike community for many years. Gerald married Billie Estes on June 12, 1999 at Waldrop's Well. They enjoyed retirement by traveling with their RV Club and playing cards with their dear friends. They were members of Klondike Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Billie Estes Roberts. He is also survived byLanny Roberts of Midl and , Cindy Etheredge of Coppell, Bryan Roberts and wife, Teresa, of Lamesa, Tommy Estes and wife, Joy, of Lamesa, Ann Estes and husb and , Sam Garcia, of San Antonio, Jack Estes and wife, Theresa, of Lamesa; 13 Grand children, Jonna Boyle and husb and , Matt, of Euless, Tausha Brock and husb and , Doug, of Lamesa, Jenny Alex and er of Denver, Robin Wilkie and husb and , Brian, of Lamesa, Jacy Bassett and husb and , Douglas, of Coppell, Kara Kirby and husb and , Robert, of Lubbock, Dr. Clayton Roberts and wife, Mica, of Lamesa, Tyler Roberts and wife, Jillian, of Big Spring, Shea Thompson and husb and , Trey, Lon Estes, Lacy Estes and Levi Estes, Brittany Estes Garcia; 15 great-Grand children; and , a brother, Tommie Roberts and wife, Evelyn, of Seminole. The family suggest memorials to the Klondike Baptist Church; Make a Wish Foundation; online to Olivia's Hope at www. OliviasHope. org; or, a charity of your choice. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church in Lamesa with Brian Pinkerton officiating. Burial followed in Lamesa Memorial Park. under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. (Lamesa Press Reporter, March 11, 2009) Visitation was held on Friday, March 6, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Rushing, James Leon
A 34 year old Lovington oil field worker plunged 95 feet to his death Monday in a rig accident near Tatum. James Leon Rushing, 34, was employed on a Forster Drilling Co. rig 15 miles west and six miles north of Tatum at the time of the fatal mishap. Fellow workers said that Rushing lost his balance while working in derricks in the rig's Crow's nest, slipped and fell nearly 100 feet to death. Witnesses said the victim l and ed on his back and died instantly. An inquest was held at the office of Justice of the Peace Virginia Pior in Tatum Monday. The death was ruled by accidental fall by a coroner's jury. The body was transported to Smith-Yarbro Funeral Home for arrangements. Rushing has resided in Lovington for several years. He is survived by his wife, Annellises Rushing, 1210 W. Jackson Ave. Other survivors are his mother, Mrs. Orbin Rushing, sister, Mrs. Eulene Pierce, both of Hobbs, and a brother, Billy Ray Rushing of Odessa. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Smith-Yarbro Chapel with theRev. J. Harold Cates, paster of the First Methodist Church officiating. Services will also be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church in Lamesa, Texas. Burial will be in Lamesa Memorial Park. (Lovington Daily Leader, Oct. 20, 1964) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

S and ers, Maxine Gillispie
Services were scheduled for 11 am, Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Carlsbad, New Mexico forMaxine S and ers, 77, of Roswell, New Mexico, who passed away October 25, 2003 at Laural View Nursing Home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. TheRev. Ron Horn of the Presbyterian Chruch in Haines, Alaska officiated. Maxine was born on March 29, 1926 in Lamesa, Texas toTom and Ruby Whitlow Gillispie. They preceded her in death. On Feb. 20, 1947 Maxine marriedEldon S and ers in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He preceded her in death on June 19the of this year. She is survived by one son, Tommy S and ers and his wifeSydof Albuquerque, New Mexico; one daughter, Cindy Klein and her husb and Joel, of Tatum, New Mexico; her four special Grand children, Tyson S and ers, Kyle S and ers, Rusty Klein and Lacey Klein; brother, Jackie Gillispie and his wife Marguerite, of Henryetta, Oklahoma. Maxine lived in Carlsbad, New Mexico from 1947 until 1979. During this time she owned and operated Cindy's clothing store. After living in Pikeville, Kentucky and in Esterhazy, Sasketchewan, Canada, Maxine and Elton retired in Roswell, New Mexico where they lived for the past 20 years. She was an active member of the Bethel Baptist Church and the Grace Sunday School Class. She enjoyed bowling with her team, The Rockers. Maxine was a vibrant and outgoing person who enjoyed people. She wa a devoted wife, mother, Grand mother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed. Pallbearers were:Tyson S and ers, Kyle S and ers, Rusty Klein, Larry Lynch, Dale Lynch and AllanBaldridge. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Collett, Doug Lynch, Maurbrey Riley, Jim Callaway and John Pack. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Arrangements were under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Home Chapel and Crematory. (Lamesa Press-Reporter), Lamesa, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, Submitted by Louise Gillispie Stratton, April 2007)

Schmidt, John R.
John R. Schmidt, age 84, of Alvin, Texas and formerly of Plymouth, went to touch the face of God on March 30, 2004, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. John was born on Aug. 11, 1919, in New Holstein, a son of the lateJohn and Wilma W and ersleben Schmidt. He attended New Holstein and Plymouth grade schools and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1937. John served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a flying instructor and proudly boasted that no German aircraft got past Oklahoma City. He retired as a Lt. Colonel USAF. He marriedW and a Deaton in December of 1947 and they had 52 years together before her death in December of 1999. The couple retired to Alpine where they lived for 25 years, then after W and a's death, he moved to Alvin to be near his surviving family. As a boy of 12, John first got his fascination with birds that lasted his entire life. He was a longtime member of the Texas Ornithological Society. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Johnson and her husb and and Bennetta Schmidt; two Grand daughters, RaechelBartholomew and Laura King; two great-Grand sons, Christian and Caleb Bartholomew; one brother, Carl (Dorothy) Schmidt of New Holstein; one sister, Rose Flickinger of Frost Proof, Fla.; and one sister-in-law, Betty Schmidt of Ellicott City, Md. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He also had one sister, Carita Fulwiler, who passed away this past week on April 16, 2004, and was preceded in death by two brothers, John and George Schmidt. Funeral services were held at the Geeslin Funeral Home Chapel in Alvin, Texas, with Interment at the Elm Grove Cemetery. The measure of a man is how much he is missed after he is gone, and John will be greatly missed. (The Sheboygan Press, April 21, 2004 Submitted by Mary Bell Lockhart < mblockhart@gmail. com> Oct. 11, 2007)

Scott, N. G.
N. G. Scott was laid to rest Saturday afternoon in the Lamesa Cemetery following funeral services which were held in the Lamesa Church of Christ at 3:15, Minister J. C. Foster conducted the services. Mr. Scott leaves a widow and three sons to mourn his passing. Mrs. Anna Belle Scott, Lamesa; Loy Scott of Lovington, NM, Linnie Scott of Lamesa, and Aaron Scott of Big Springs. Also his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Scott and three brothers and four sisters. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Sellers, Ernestine Teaff
Ernestine Sellers of Lubbock departed this life on Friday, January 9, 2009 at the age of 86 years. She was born September 18, 1922 in Knox City toEdward Ernest and Ollie (DuPuy) Teaff. Ernestine gradusted from Knox City High School in 1940. She then marriedMaclyn Seller on June 3, 1942 in Rule. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1996. Ernestine attended Tarleton College and then later graduated from Texas Tech in 1969 with a B. S. in education. She taught as an elementary teacher unitl her retirement. Those left to cherish her memory are her three duaghters, Cindi Heald of Lubbock, Debbie Smith and husb and , Ronnie, of Lubbock and Lynn McKinney and husb and , Reinahrd of Lamesa; one sister, Tomi Jame May of Rule; six Grand children, M and i and Scott Say, Jeff McKinney, Lyndi and Kevin Borie, Kellie Heald, Jeremy and Steph and Heald and Angie and Matt Goodwin; and seven great-Grand children, Trevor and Shayla McKinney, Lexi Heald, ToriStreater, Mackenzie Borie and Am and a and Katie Say. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Burris Teaff and Jack Teaff. Formal visitation was held from 2 to 3 pm Sunday, January 11, 2009, at White Funeral Home in Lubbock. Celebration of Life Services were 11 am Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Lakeridge United Methodist Church in Lubbock withDan Boyd and John Burk officiating. Interment followed at 2:30 pm at Lamesa Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request memorial donations to be made to the Lakridge United Methodist Church, 4701 82nd Street, Lubbock, Tx 79424. Arrangements were under the personal care of White Funeral Home in Lubbock. (Lamesa Press- Reporter, Sun. Jan. 18, 2009)

Shackelford, J. B.
Former Lamesan died in Austin, J. B. Shackelford, formerly of Lamesa died at 8:00 AM Saturday in Austin, Shackelford was a resident here from 1916 to 1938. He is survived by his wife and one son, Earl of Lamesa, four daughters, Mrs. S. C. Richardsonof Hale Center, Mrs. Herman Page and Mrs. Boyd Kilgore of California, Mrs. Harry Merrimanof Alaska, and two other sons, Melvinof Los Angeles, California, and J. C. of Japan. Obit. Lamesa paper (died Jan 9, 1953)Buried Lamesa Memorial Park.

Shelton, John H.
Services forJohn Henry Shelton, 81, longtime resident of Dawson county, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Primitive Baptist Church here with ElderHarold Russell officiating. Burial will be in Lamesa Memorial Park. under direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home. Pallbearers will beJ. L. Hester, P. G. Beauchamp, BryanJones, Crockett Brown, Carrel Lee, and Luther Brownlow. Shelton died Friday (Jan. 10, 1964) in Medical Arts Hospital. A resident farmer, he had lived in Dawson County since 1928. Survivors include the wife, Lillie; four daughters, Mrs. Claude Miller, Lubbock; Mrs. Ed DuBose, Lamesa; Mrs. S. D. Davis, Alamagordo, N. M.; and Mrs. Lawrence Madden, Los Angeles, Calif.; one son, W. F. Shelton, Lamesa; one sister, Mrs. Will and erton, Lamesa; one brother, R. N. Shelton, Lamesa, 17 Grand children and 17 great- Grand children. (Submitted by Delbert Debnam, March 2006) (b. Feb. 12, 1882)

Simpson, Adrian
Services forAdrian Simpson, 69, of Lamesa were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church with theRev. Bill Shokley, pastor and Dennis Heard of Olton officiating. Burial will be in Hancock Cemetery under direction of Branon Funeral Home. Simpson was dead at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday on arrival at Medical Arts Hospital from an apparent heart attack suffered at his home. A longtime Dawson County resident, he was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 909. He married Josephine Houston Dec. 17, 1950 in Lamesa. He was a member of the Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Elaine Robinson of Midl and and Janeice and rus of Level and; and one Grand child. (Died 11/10/1982) (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Southard, Cora Ann
Mrs. Cora Ann Southardpassed away at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Austin Blackmon. Mrs. Southard was born September 23, 1876 at Boonville, Mississippi. She was married toJ. W. Southard, August 17, 1898. She is survived by four children, Byron Southard, Lamesa, Texas; Mrs. W. R. Musick, Mayhill; Cpl. J. J. Southard, U. S. Army, El Paso, Texas; and Mrs. Austin Blackmon, Lovington. Mrs. Southard was proceeded in death by her husb and J. W. Southard December 25, 1941. She has been a member of the Baptist Church for 70 years. Funeral services will be held in the First Baptist Church, Lamesa, Texas, at 3:30 (CST). (Lovington Daily Leader, June 14, 1955) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Stephens, Ollie D.
Funeral services were conducted forMrs. Ollie D. Stephens, 79 years old, Monday in the First Baptist Church. Rev. J. C. Quarles officiated. After living in Lovington nine years, Mrs. Ollie D. Stephens died en route to the Lea County hospital early Saturday. Born in Henderson County, Tennessee, Jan. 8, 1874. Mrs. Stephens was married to Luther T. Stephens in December 1892 in Wolf City, Texas. Mr. & Mrs. Stephens made their home in Lamesa for a while then Carlsbad, and after his death Mrs. Stephens moved to Lovington. Mrs. Stephens is survived by two daughters of Lovington, Mrs. C. A. McDaniels and Mrs. Rome Martin; four sons, Marvin and Truett Stephens of Sulphur, Okla., and J. T. Stephens, Carlsbad; and H. V. Stephens of Pecos, Texas. Also 12 Grand children and nine great-Grand children; a brother, John Weaver, Hamlin, Texas and a sisterMrs. Minnie Atkisson, Greenfield, Texas. Pallbearers wereC. L. Naull, Edd Plummer, Marion Shields, Floyd Greer, Auston Blackmon, Earl Wilks, Alton Youngblood, and W. S. Edgar. Following the 12 o'clock funeral services the burial was in Lamesa, Texas. (Lovington Daily Leader, June 30, 1953) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006.

Stratton, Gregory Kim
In Memory of Gregroy K. Stratton, passed away June 7, 1963. Funeral services June 11, 1963 at 2:00 p.m. at The Wayside Chapel of Patterson & O'Connel, San Meteo, California. OfficiatingRev. Leth Davidson, First Baptist Church. He is buried along side his father at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007)

Stratton, Ralph Merritt
Graveside military services will be held Friday at 1 pm in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA. forRalph Merritt Stratton, 69, who died April 8 (1987) in Veterans Administration Medical Center, Denver, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Stratton lived in San Mateo from 1955 to 1971, a period in which, as a civil engineer, he was employed at the National Park Service office in San Francisco. He then moved to the NPS office in Denver, where he received the Department of Interior Meritorious Service Award and , at the time of his retirement in 1979 was chief of the branch of professional consultants. A native of Garden City, Kanas, he served in the U. S. Army during World War II, was wounded in Belguim and received the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. Survivors include his wife, Louise of Lakewood, Colo; a daughter; a sister and two Grand children. (Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007) (San Mateo, The Times, July 6, 1987)

Taylor, Wayne Cullen 'Rabbit' '
Funeral services forWayne Cullen "Rabbit" Taylor, 83, of Lamesa, were held on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at 2:00 pm at Northside Baptist Church withDr. Ronnie Marley and Dee Woolam officiating. Burial followed in Lamesa Memorial Park. under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Visitation was held Monday, February 2, 2009, from 5 to 7 pm at Branon Funeral Home. Rabbit was born Dec. 26, 1925 in Key to Roy and Mary Dave Taylor. He died on Saturday, Jamuary 31, 2009 in Dawson County. He marriedW and a Treadwell on March 5, 1951 in Lamesa. She died on October 7, 1996. Rabbit was fortunate enough to enjoy a second marriage toBonnie Byrd Taylor. They wed on November 23, 197 in Duncanville. Rabbit served on the board for the Lamesa Coop Gin for many years. He farmed l and in Key, Midway and and rews County. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Taylor of Lamesa; children, Christy Paulk of Midl and and WayneTaylor Jr., and wifeRobin of Brownfield; step-children, Donna Caldwell and husb and , James, of Seminole and Mark Allen Byrd and wife, Michelle, of Lovington, NM; sisters, Betty Beaird of Magnolia, AR and Latrece Murphy of Midl and; Grand children, Kyle and Bradley Paulk of Midl and , Meliah Taylor of Stephenville and Wayne "Trey" Taylor IIIof San Angelo; step- Grand children, Allison Dunn and husb and David, of Lubbock, and Stephen Caldwell and wifeAshley of Lubbock, Micki and Matthew Byrd of Lubbock, and Mason Byrd of Lovington, NM; great-Grand children, Kayleigh, Breeanna, and Paizlee Paulk of Midl and . He is preceded in death by his first wife, W and a Taylor; his parents, Roy and Mary Dave Taylor; a brother, Carl Taylor; and a sister, JuanitaBiggerstaff. The family would like to suggests memorials to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn St. Dallas, Texas 75219; the American Diabetes Association' or a charity of your choice. (Lamesa Press- Reporter), Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009)

Whitley, Allen Dayton
Services for Allen Dayton Whitley, 70, of Lamesa, Texas, will be at 3 pm Tuesday at Northside Baptist Church, Lamesa, Texas, withRev. Billy Bush officiating. Burial will be in Lamesa Memorial Park. under the direction of Brannon Funeral Home. Mr. Whitley was dead on arrival at Lea Regional Hospital after a sudden illness. He was residing with Joe and Clara Parson, 619 West Ave I, Lovington, at the time of his death. The Lamesa native was a WWII veteran. He was a retired barber. Mr. Whitley was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Lamesa. He was preceded in death byDezzie Ezell Howard Whitley in 1978. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Clara Parson, Lovington, Mrs. Beth Mills, Quanco, Virginia; four sons, J. D. Whitley, Tatum, Clark Whitley, Lamesa, Joe Whitley, Lamesa, and Gary Ray Gardenhire, Odessa, Texas; four sisters, Susie McDoniel, Crowell, Texas, Evelyn Kinsey, Quanah, Texas, Nan Ballard, Blackwell, Okla., Edith McBride, Blackwell; one brotherRaymond Whitley, Lindsey Okla. (Lovington Daily Leader, Sept. 29, 1980) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Wimberley, Kate
Graveside services forKate Wimberley, 95, of Lamesa will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lamesa Memorial Park. with the Rev. Huey Harris, pastor of Sunset Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Wimberley died Tuesday (April 24 1995) at Medical Arts Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born April 14, 1900 in Johnson County. She worked as a cook at the state hospital for many years. Survivors include two sons, Ed Miller of Phoenix, Ariz., and Charlie Miller of Lamesa; a daughter, Katherine Hogans of Odessa; a stepdaughter, Jean Dyess of Lamesa; a brother, Johnny Gillispie of Tulsa, Okla.; three Grand children, nine great-Grand children and five great-great- Grand children. (Lamesa Press-Reporter), Sunday, April 23, 1995. Submitted by Louise G. Stratton, April 2007. Submitter's note: She was a sister of Dock Gillispie. )

Wise, Jr., Pollard B.
Pollard B. Wise, Jr. 48 died in Lamesa, Texas, Friday night. He was the father ofMike Wiseof Lovington, station manager for Runco. The elder Mr. Wise had not been in good health for several years since a serious ginning accident, which had resulted in the loss of a leg. He died at his home. Survivors, besides Mike of this city, include two other sons, Pat Wise of Carlsbad and David Wise of Las Cruces. The funeral will be today (Sunday) at Brannon Funeral Home with burial to follow in Lamesa Memorial Park. in Lamesa. (Lovington Daily Leader, Jan. 1, 1978) Submitted by David Minton, Nov. 2006

Woodul, Dwight
Dwight Woodul, 92, of Lamesa will be at 4 p.m. today at Bryan Street Baptist Church with theRev. Bobby Braswell, pastor, officiating. TheRev. E. R. Holder will assist. Burial will be at Lamesa Memorial Park. under direction of Branon Funeral Home. Woodul died Friday, Oct. 18, 1996, at Medical Arts Hospital. He was born May 23, 1904, in Hope, Ark. He marriedGladys Franklin on Jan. 10, 1926, in Lamesa. He was a member of Bryan Street Baptist Church. He was a farmer. Survivors include his wife; a son, Arvis of Lamesa; a daughter, Joyce Neill of Lamesa; a brother, Parker of Portales, N. M.; six Grand children; and 18 great-Grand children.

Young, James L.
Funeral services were held in Lamesa Saturday afternoon at 2:30 for James L. Young of the Prairieview Community. Mr. Young was a farmer in this area and died after an illness of only 10 days. He was taken first to the Seminole Hospital, then to Lubbock where he expired. Mr. Young was 30 years old, a veteran of the Second World War and served under Phil Robinson of Lovington who was his captain. He is survived by his widow and two children four and one and one half years old. He was a member of the Lovington REA board. Three members of the board attended the services. They are R. B. Moore, manager, L. E. Willingham, and Gill directors. (Lovington Daily Leader, Nov. 30, 1951) Submitted by David Minton < dlminton51@valomet. com>

Yzaguirre, Doris Gallegos
Doris Gallegos Yzaguirre, 55, of Alamogordo, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Alamogordo. Doris was born February 17, 1953 in Ruidoso to Lucas Pepper and Julia Ann (Salas) Gallegos. Survivors include two sons, Arthur Aguirre of Lubbock, Texas, and Phillip Yzaguirreof O'Donnell, Texas; two daughters, Stephanie Yzaguirre of Alamogordo, and Michelle Hern and ez and her husb and Rayof Lubbock; four Grand children, Angelica Yzaguirreof Alamogordo, Devon and Dominic Hern and ez of Lubbock, and Samuel Aguirreof La Mesa, Texas; her mother Julia Gallegosof Alamogordo; a brother David Gallegos and his wife Irmaof Alamogordo; and a sister Nadine Vasquez and her husb and Erminio of Las Cruces. She was preceded in death by her father; her husb and , Doroteo Yzaguirre, in 1995; and a daughter Sara Yzaguirre. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral Home, with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Mariano Melendrez. Additional visitation will be Wednesday, May 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church in O'Donnell, Texas with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by the Guadalupanos. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Thursday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m. with Father Eduardo Teo as celebrant. Interment will follow in the O'Donnell Cemetery.