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Obituaries 2005
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| Ava Elizabeth Hicks |
| Ava Elizabeth Hicks,
age 66, went to be with her Lord at her residence in Kermit, TX,
Sunday,
January 02, 2005. Ava had been a
resident of Kermit for 40 years. She
was born to the late Franklin and Movella (Roberts) Cutrell on Tuesday,
January
04, 1938 in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Ava was a hard worker; she worked 22 years for Greentop Drive Inn, along with being a homemaker and raising six children. Ava was a loving mother and grandmother; there was nothing she loved more than spending time with her grandchildren. Those left to cherish Ava’s love and memories are her two Sons – James M. Jeffers of Kermit, TX and Travis F. Hicks of Hobbs, NM; Two Daughters – Ramona Hicks and Lenora Hicks, both of Kermit, TX; One brother – Robert E. Cutrell of Hobbs, NM; Three sisters – Rosland Hayes of Monahans, TX; Dorothy Brem of Kilgore, TX; and Lupe Cutrell Barrientes of Odessa, TX. Ava is also survived by Twelve Grandchildren – Michael; Ricky; Kevin; Billy; Jaime; Ava; Travis, Jr; Danny; Earnest; Randy; Rachel; Monica; Cody and Todd and One Great-Granddaughter – Lillie Rae. Those preceding Ava in death are her husband Jimmy D. Hicks, Sr; Three Sons - Danny Mosher; Jerry Mosher; and Jimmy D. Hicks, Jr; One Brother – Donald Cutrell; One Sister – Sandra Gail Landrum. Memorial Services for Mrs. Hicks will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit, TX. |
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| Connie Mathis Curcuruto |
| Connie
Mathis
Curcuruto age 63 of Royse City, TX, passed away January 5, 2005. She was born in Harrah, OK, April 10, 1941
to Floyd and Evelyn (Smith) Mathis. She
was a resident of Royse City for 18 years and will be dearly missed by
all
those whose lives she touched, especially her grandson Alexander who
was the
joy of her life, as she was to him. She
was “Cu Cu” to Chris and “Half Momma” to Jennifer, two other of the
very
special people in her life. In addition she is survived by husband: Harold Bouton of Royse City; daughter: Connie Bennett and husband Bruce and grandson Alexander of Rowlett, TX, and grandson Matthew Hunt of Denton, Texas; father: Floyd Mathis and wife Faye and mother: Evelyn Mathis all of Jal, NM; sisters: Kay Newman of Jal, NM, and Charlotte Holley and husband Jerry of Alabama; a niece and numerous nephews. She was preceded in death by daughter Rebecca and son Matthew. Memorial Services were held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 9, 2005 at Family Services Funeral Parlor. Interment followed at Kermit Cemetery. |
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| Bertha Viola Holder |
| Mrs. Viola Holder,
91, of Kermit, passed away Friday January 14, 2005 at Kermit Healthcare
Center.
Viola was born February 14, 1913 in Gorman,Tx to the late John and
Allie
(Goins) Mackey. Viola had been a resident of Kermit for 29 years having
moved
here from Midland in 1976. Viola married Leonard C. Holder April 21, 1934 in Anson and enjoyed 55 years of marriage before his passing away November 9, 1989. Mrs. Holder retired from Midland I.S.D. food service in 1976. Viola was a member of First Baptist Church and was instrumental in “getting the ball rolling” for the Winkler County Senior Citizens Center. Those left to cherish her love and memories are one son: William Holder and his wife Mary of Houston,Texas; one Daughter: Barbara Forest of Kermit,Texas; five Grandchildren: Diane, Paula, Donnie, Carolyn, and Tammy; fifteen Great-Grandchildren: Kristen, Colby, Ashley, Aaron, Amy, Jennifer, Paige, Jorden, Mitchell, Brandon, Crystal, Nicole, Devan, Scotty, and Michelle; and four Great-Great-Grandchildren: Jayden, Jailee, Jennifer, and McKenzie. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, husband, ten siblings, and one grandson-Christopher. Graveside service were held 2:00 p.m. Monday January 17, 2005 at Kermit Cemetery with Rev. Dudley Mullins officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit. |
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| Peggy Karen Winn |
| Peggy Karen Winn,
lifetime resident of Kermit, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2005 at
Regency
Hospital in Odessa. She was born Sunday, December 03, 1950 in Kermit to
the
late Frank and Dorothy Stockton. She was 54. Karen attended Kermit
schools through her junior year before
transferring to Odessa where she graduated in 1969 from Permian High
School.
She went on to attend Those left to cherish her love and memories are two Daughters: Mindy Vest of Kermit and Melissa Cox of New Haven, Connecticut; one Brother: Jay Stockton of Longview, TX and three Grandchildren: Britney Matthews, Chris Vest and Hunter Vest. She also leaves behind one cousin Belinda Galle of Kermit; one nephew Nick Stockton of Odessa and her very dear friend and companion Don Crawford of Kermit. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Monday, January 24, 2005 at Family Services Funeral Chapel with Reverend Henry Freund officiating. Interment will follow in Kermit Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bradley Crawford, Bobby Brooks, Johnny Dew, Terry Foster, Toby Brooks and Saul Figueroa. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit. |
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| Margaret Ann (Warren) Scudder |
| Margaret
Ann Scudder,
age 68, longtime resident of Kermit, went to be with the Lord on
Tuesday,
January 25, 2005 at Kermit Healthcare Center. She was born Thursday,
July 2,
1936, in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas to the late Ervin and Callie
Mae
(Bowers) Warren. A homemaker, Margaret married Bill Scudder on April 23, 1960 in Kermit. She was a member of Belvue Baptist Church. Always a happy person, she enjoyed singing in the church choir. She loved cooking and spending time with her grandkids. Margaret was always thoughtful and took pleasure in helping others and loved being with her family. Those left behind to cherish her love and memories are her Husband: Bill Scudder of Kermit; two Daughters: Vickie McClary and husband, Bryan of Sugar Land, Texas and Nancy Sullivan and husband, John of Coppell, Texas; two Brothers: A. J. Warren of Kermit, and Gene Warren and wife, Iris of San Angelo, Texas; two Sisters: Dorothy Colley and husband, Troy of Odessa, Texas and Laura Russell and husband, Jerry of Arlington, Texas; four Grandchildren: Chad, Colby, Lauren and Ryan. She also leaves behind numerous Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, January 28, 2005 at Belvue Baptist Church with Brother Bill Campbell officiating, assisted by Brother Jim Weizenecker. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Pallbearers are James Guy, Dub King, Gayle Reeves, James Burns, Mitchel Sims and Robert Roberts. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Belvue Baptist Church 1101 S. Poplar Kermit, TX or to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc 710 W 168th Street New York, NY, 10023. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit. |
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| Lillie Irene Hopkins Nordman |
| Lillie Irene Nordman,
age 89, of Kermit, departed this life Sunday, January 30, 2005 at
Kermit
Healthcare Center. She was born on Friday, August 13, 1915, in Cayuga,
Anderson
County, Texas to the late Thomas Jefferson and Mary Elizabeth
(Richardson)
McCreary. She had been a resident of Kermit for nine years and was a
previous
resident of Wink. A homemaker, Lillie enjoyed being around her family and friends. She liked cooking and crocheting and loved to talk. Her favorite pastime was going to the Winkler County Senior Citizens Center for an afternoon game of 42, canasta, uno or skipbo. Lillie was a member of the Community Church in Kermit and was a member of the Monahans Chapter 561 of the Eastern Star. Lillie married J. C. Hopkins on July 08, 1938. He preceded her in death on August 15, 1963. She later married Carl Nordman on January 02, 1965. He also preceded her in death on January 26, 1997. She leaves behind one daughter: Judy Adams of Kermit; one Brother: Fowler McCreary of Greenville, Texas; one Sister: Laverne Boyd of Mesquite, Texas; one Son-In-Law: Don Crawford of Kermit; five Grandchildren: Charles, Johnny, J. C., Lesa and Bradley and 14 great grandchildren. Lillie was also preceded in death by one daughter: Jane Crawford; one sister: Lois Penney and one granddaughter: Dana Browder-Mott. Funeral Services were held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at Family Services Funeral Chapel with Reverend Henry Freund officiating. Interment followed at Kermit Cemetery. Pallbearers were her Grandchildren: Charles Adams, Johnny Anderson, JC Adams, Allen Coleman, Bradley Crawford and Lesa Sanchez. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Community Church Memorial Fund – 302 South Poplar – Kermit or to the Belvue Baptist Church Media Fund – 1101 South Poplar – Kermit. Arrangements were entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit. |
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| Doris Jean Roberts |
| Doris Jean Roberts,
age 70, of Kermit, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 9,
2005. She
was born Monday, January 28, 1935, in Alice, Jim Wells County, Texas to
the
late John and Ethel Mae (Thigpen) Graham. She was a member of the
Trinity
Christian Church in Kermit. Doris married Walter M Roberts on August 02, 1954 in El Paso, Texas, then moved to Kermit in 1955. She went to work for Winkler County Sheriff’s Office as a jailer under Sheriff Bill Sage where she remained for thirteen years retiring under Sheriff Robert Roberts. She was very artistic and loved art and painting so much so that she became a member of the Sands Art Association in Monahans. She became Secretary of the Trinity Church Board and loved spending time with her family. Those left to cherish her love and memories are her husband: Walter M Roberts; one Daughter: Jan Cody, and husband Byron; one Grand son: Steven Cody of Odessa; one Granddaughter: Jenni Cody; and one Great - Grandchild: Eric Snow both of Midland. Doris was also preceded in death by her brother Glenn Owen Graham. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Saturday, February 12, 2005 at Trinity Christian Church with Pastor Bill Newbury officiating. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Pallbearers are Randy Neal, Lee McKay, Doug Owen, Jacky Mills, Jim Garrett, Felipe Subia and Mike Friday. Honorary Pallbearers are Howard McKay, J. R. Carpenter and Shorty Ray. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit |
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| Lt. Col. James Paul "Jim" Bewley, USAF |
| James Paul
"Jim" Bewley, longtime resident of Kermit, passed away Wednesday,
February 9, 2005 at Midland Memorial Hospital. He was born Sunday,
January 2,
1921, in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late William and Hattie (Wehunt)
Bewley.
He was 84. A Veteran of World War II, Jim enlisted into the US Air Force in November 1942. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before being honorably discharged in January 1946, at which time he joined the Air Force Reserve until he retired in January 1981. On June 19, 1944, he married Betty Jo Shorter in Dallas, Texas. Jim and Betty resided for a short time in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma before settling in Kermit in January 1948. He became the Manager for Wacker's Department Store and held that position until he retired in 1988, forty years later. He was a member of the Kermit Downtown Lion's Club, VFW Post #6284 and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Kermit Savings and Loan Association. Jim became Kermit's first "Man of the Year" voted on by the Kermit Chamber of Commerce. A kindhearted man and a friend to all, he enjoyed playing dominoes and loved fishing, golf and baseball. Those left to cherish his love and memories are his Wife: Betty J Bewley of Kermit; one Daughter: Barby Oliver, and husband Fred, of Lubbock; two Grandchildren: Mecca Lynn Howard of Dallas and Lindsay Rhea Oliver of Arlington; and one Sister: Freda Holmes, and husband John, of Midwest City, Oklahoma. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, February 12, 2005 at Family Services Funeral Chapel in Kermit. Interment with full Military Honors will follow at Kermit Cemetery with Reverend Malcolm Slaytor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association at 707 Jefferson St. Odessa, TX or to St Peter's Episcopal Church at 2000 School St Kermit, TX. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.  |
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| Judy Faye
Whitson |
| Judy
Faye (Wheat) Whitson,
age 58, of Kermit, TX, entered into rest, Friday, February 11, 2005.
She was
born Thursday, June 20, 1946, in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas to
John and
Neita (Putty) Wheat. A prior resident of Wink, Judy settled in Kermit in 1996. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary Post #6284 and had served as a past Chaplain. She served as Director of the Meals On Wheels Program and enjoyed helping and spending time with the elderly of her community. Judy was a very loving mother and grandmother, and there was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Those left to cherish Judy's love and memories are two Sons: Eddie Joe Whitson of Odessa, Texas and Emery Whitson of Chicago, Illinois; one Daughter: Mary Lu'Anne Eisenhauer of Zeigler, Illinois; her Mother: Neita Vaught and step-Father, Hugh, of Wink; four Brothers: Jimmy Dale Vaught of Wink, Texas; Donald Vaught, Gary Vaught and Billy Vaught, all of Austin, Texas. She is also survived by four Grandchildren: Katie, Kay, Eddie Joe, Jr and Nicholaus. Her father, John Wheat and one brother John Leslie Wheat precede Judy in death. Graveside Services will be held at East End Cemetery in Lingleville, Texas on Monday, February 14, 2005 at 3:00 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit, Texas. |
| Charles
Rogers Stodghill |
| Charles
Rogers
Stodghill, a lifelong resident of Kermit, went to be with his Lord
Sunday,
February 13, 2005 at his residence. He was born Saturday, February 17,
1934, in
Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico to the late Bernard M. and Mary Josephine
(Rogers) Stodghill. He was 70 years of age. Charles was a Veteran of the United States Army, who served his country proudly. He married Martha Helen Hardy on January 30, 1960 in El Paso, Texas, Charles and Martha were married 45 years, raising two wonderful children. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. Charles was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity of Texas Western College. He worked for KISD for 25 years and retired as Tax Assessor Collector. He is survived by his Wife: Martha Helen Stodghill of Kermit; one Son: Charles R. Stodghill, Jr. and wife, Pam, of Wink; one Daughter: Melissa Flores and husband, Art, of Midland, TX; and one Sister: Bernadene Partin of Kermit, TX. Three grandchildren also survive him: Erin Stodghill, Sydney Stodghill and Jacob Flores. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice – 2651 JBS Parkway, Bldg. 4, Ste. B – Odessa, TX 79761; First United Methodist Church – 744 Jeffee – Kermit, TX 79745; American Cancer Society – PO Box 102454 – Atlanta, GA 30368-2454; or your choice of Charity. Memorial Services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at First United Methodist Church, Kermit, TX; with Rev. Beth Harrington officiating and Rev. Loren Gardner assisting. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit. |
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| Tony Carrasco Ruiz |
| Tony Carrasco Ruiz,
lifetime resident of Kermit departed this life Thursday, February 17,
2005 in
Odessa. He was born Saturday, January 12, 1963, in Kermit, Texas to the
late
Nick and Vickie (Carrasco) Ruiz. He was 42 and a member of St Joseph
Catholic
Church. Tony loved kids and barbequing with his family. He was easy going and laid back. In everything he did, he lived life to the fullest. Those left to cherish his love and memories are his Wife: Sonya K. Ruiz of Kermit; three sons: Anthony Ruiz and wife, Marrielle, of Florida, Adam Ruiz and wife, La Donna and Allen Ruiz all of Odessa; two Step Sons: Jake Kotarski and Eddie Kotarski both of Odessa; two Daughters: Samantha Stout of Odessa and Nikki Dwyer of Midland; one Step Daughter: Sherie Edwards of Odessa; five Brothers: Nicolas Ruiz, Jr. and wife, Lucia, of Midland, Robert Ruiz and wife, Angie, and Ruben Ruiz and wife, Amanda, all of Louisiana, Ricky Ruiz and wife, Pam, and Sammy Ruiz and wife Edith, all of Kermit; four Sisters: Connie R Ibarra and husband, Victor, Mandy R Morales and husband, David, and Amy Ruiz all of Kermit and Elsie R Cardova and husband, Ray, of Aztec, New Mexico. Tony also leaves behind two Grandchildren: Kamryn and Alexis; two Step-Grandchildren: Jacob and Caleb; and twenty-eight Nieces and Nephews, nine Step-Nieces and Nephews, and numerous Cousins, Aunts and Uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sonia Lee Ruiz. Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 pm, Friday, February 18, 2005 at Family Services Funeral Parlor in Kermit. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 19, 2005 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Kermit with Father Rudy Lacerna as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Pallbearers are Sammy Garcia, Rene Perez, Marty Belcourt, Billy Dunivan, Jesse Sanchez and Benny Sanchez. Honorary Pallbearers are Victor Ibarra, Ray Cordova, David Morales, Ruben Gutierrez and Rodney Almanza. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.. |
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| Wanda Lee
Fason |
| Wanda
Lee Fason, age
64, of Kermit, passed away Monday, February 21, 2005 at Medical Center
Hospital
in Odessa. She was born Tuesday, February 04, 1941 in Wilson, Arkansas
to the
late Tom and Bessie (Jones) England. Wanda married Carthal Fason in 1957 in Wink, and then settled in Kermit. She loved being with her grandkids and spending time with her family. She was very strong willed and kept everyone in line and when she “set her mind to it” it was done. But there was a softer side in Wanda, one that loved gardening and flowers and making things. She loved and cherished her family and friends and she will be loved and missed by all. Those left to treasure her love and memories are her husband Carthal “Arkie” Fason of Kermit, two sons: Thomas Fason of Odessa and Carthal “Jr” Fason and wife, Joan, of Odessa; two daughters: Carla Ward and husband, Michael, of Heber Springs, Arkansas and Melinda Hunt of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; two sisters: Tylies Parker of Fresno, Texas and Betty Smith and husband, Leon, of Houston, Texas. She also leaves behind fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Carl William “Bubba” Fason, one brother, Grand England and three sisters, Gracie Pitts, Louise Johnson and Iona Emmon. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Friday, February 25, 2005 at Family Services Funeral Parlor with Brother Jim Weizenecker officiating. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Pallbearers are Herman Steen, Johnny Wright, Kelly Higginbotham, Chris Lanbrano, Glen Underwood, and Don Tyler. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor. |
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| Joyce B. Anderson |
| Joyce
B. Anderson,
age 81, of Kermit, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 24,
2005 in
Odessa. She was born October 05, 1923 in Carlsbad, Lea County, New
Mexico to
the late Carl S. and Effie V. (McCormick) Brininstool. She was a member
of the
First United Methodist Church. Joyce graduated from Jal High School in 1941 and went on to attend Hardin Simmons University in Abilene. She married Walter Anderson on June 6, 1942 in Kermit. She and her husband were the Owner/Operators of the Dairy Queen franchise. Joyce was also a member of the Beta Sigma Phi of Kermit and held a position in all offices. She loved art, especially porcelain dolls and went on to become very active in the Porcelain Arts Society of Texas and held the offices of President and Past President. She was also past President of the National Association of Porcelain Artists and was on the Board of Directors of the New Mexico Methodist Conference. She was a member of the Kermit Downtown Lions Club and was a Kermit Chamber Ambassador. Those left to cherish her love and memories are her husband, Walter A. Anderson of Kermit; two Sons, Larry Anderson and wife, Dee, and Perry Anderson and wife, Sheila, all of Odessa; seven grandchildren, Lisa Sanchez and husband, Louis, of Odessa, John Allen Anderson and wife, Beverly, of Denton, Brian Anderson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Amy Anderson of Denver, Colorado, Todd Cullison and wife, Audra, of Odessa, Matt Cullison and Tisha Corcoran both of Dallas; four great-grandchildren, Brandon and Matthew Sanchez of Odessa and Allison and Quinten Cullison both of Odessa and a host of nieces and nephews and extended family. She is also preceded in death by two brothers Carl and Bill Brininstool. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 26, 2005 at First United Methodist Church with Reverends Beth Harrington, assisted by Loren Gardner. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church at 744 Jeffee, Kermit, Texas or to the Children’s Miracle Network at 400 W. 4th Street, Odessa, Texas 79761. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit. |
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| Kurt D'Laney Dodd |
| Kurt D'Laney Dodd,
lifetime resident of Kermit, passed away Friday, February 25, 2005. He
was born
Thursday, October 01, 1959, in Kermit, to Billy and Gail (Barton) Dodd.
He was
45. Kurt graduated from Kermit High School in 1978 and went on to become employed with the City of Kermit as an equipment operator where he remained until he retired after 25 years of service. He was an avid western memorabilia collector with an extensive assortment of anvils and guns. He loved animals and old western movies. But he enjoyed a good laugh and always welcomed a movie about the Three Stooges. His satellite TV was surely connected during sports seasons, as he was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Rams. A friend to all, he will be missed by many. Those left to cherish his love and memories are his parents, Billy and Gail Dodd of Kermit; one Brother, Rodney Dodd, and wife Mary, of Fairfield, Texas; two Sisters, Kelly Thomas, and husband Roy, of Waldorf, Maryland and Holly Bryan and husband, DJ, of Wink, two Nephews, Daniel and James; five Nieces, Jasmine, Jonnett, Mallory, Tracy and Branda. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at Belvue Baptist Church with Brother Richard Ray officiating, assisted by Brother Danny Fitzpatrick. Pallbearers are Lendale Widner, Burt Widner, Clay Reynolds, Bo Reynolds, Wayne Reynolds, Rene Perez, Charlie Wright, and Raymond Dodd. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit, Texas. |
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