Peggy Jo Harber, age 80, of Robert Lee, TX passed from this life on Saturday, July 24, 2010.  She was born in Winters, TX on August 10, 1929 to Kit A. Pierce and Carmen Faye Pierce.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church.  She was a former member of O. E. S. Chapter 845 of Wink, TX.

Peggy is survived by her husband:  John E. Harber of Robert Lee; two sons:  Tom Prichard and wife Beverly of Robert Lee and John Prichard and wife Beth of Graham; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Her parents and one sister, Evonne, precede her in death.

Graveside services are set for 10:00 am Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Kermit Cemetery in Kermit, TX, officiated by Bro. Dudley Mullins.  Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor and online condolences may be sent at fs-fp.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert Lee Care Center, 307 W. 8^th Street, Robert Lee, TX 76945.

Donald Wayne Burritt, age 61, passed away Friday, July 30, 2010 at his Odessa residence.  He was born in Portsmouth, VA on January 17, 1949 to Donald M. Burritt and Erma Madge (Weaver) Burritt.  He married Laura Hockersmith on March 11, 1978 in Odessa.  He worked as a truck driver for a paving business and was a US Navy veteran.

Donald enjoyed mechanic work, fishing, and gambling.  Elvis Presley was his hero.  He loved his music and collected Elvis memorabilia.  He liked to hang out at local cafes (like the Plantation House, Gomez’s and Mac’s) having coffee with his friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife:  Laura Burritt of Odessa; son:  Donald Clinton Burritt of Odessa; three daughters:  Angela Davis, Brandi Burritt, and Jimmie Burritt, all of Odessa; one brother:  Randall Burritt of Queen City, TX; three sisters:  Marsha Forde of Childress, TX, and Linda Payne and D’Ann Freeman, both of Queen City, TX; and seven grandchildren.

His parents and one brother:  Richard Burritt, precede him in death.

Graveside services with military honors will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Kermit Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Tony McCrohan.  Pallbearers will be Mike Riley, Donald Franks, Randall Burritt, Willie Kirby, Jeremy Freeman, and Wally Carrasco.  Honorary pallbearers include Rylin Burritt, Collen Riley, and Michael Riley.  Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.

Ralph “Red” Edward Hicks, age 85, of Kermit, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Midland Memorial Hospital.  He was born on Thursday, September 11, 1924 in Strawn, TX to Julius and Thora  (Brown) Hicks.  Red served during WWII as Fireman 1st Class in the Navy.  He was a longtime resident of Kermit and a member of VFW Post #6284. He married his beloved wife, Alline McKay on April 9, 1989 in Kermit.  Red enjoyed fishing, reading, gardening and loved children. He was a house painter since 1950 and he prided himself in making a house look good. He was also employed with Gulf/Chevron Pipeline for a total of 40 years. Red was always laughing and he loved the Dallas Cowboys and Texas A&M. He loved the Lord and Alline with all his heart.

Ralph was preceded in death by his his first wife of 41 years: Violet Hicks; parents: Julius and Thora Hicks; two brothers: Stanley and Otho Hicks. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife: Alline Hicks of Kermit; one daughter: Brenda Payne and husband Virgil of Mountain View, OK; two sons: Larry Farley and wife Marion of Lubbock and Danny Zumwalt and wife Tasha of Kermit; seven grandchildren: Beverly Henson, Crystal Behrent, Robert Payne, C. J. Zumwalt, Brady Farley, Jeff Farley and Ginger Riggins, sixteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. 

Services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Eastside Church of Christ in Kermit, officiated by Brother Brian McGonagill and Brother Tommy Williamson. Interment with military honors will follow at Kermit Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Robert Payne, Eric Handlin, Daivd McKay, Derrick Adams, Bob Parker and Ken Hughes. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Walton, Stan Mulson and Harvey Hale. Services are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor. 

Fairries G.B. Ford, age 78, of Kermit, passed away in Odessa, TX on August 7, 2010.  Fairries was born in Portales, NM on October 6, 1931 to James Gur Alexander Stevenson and Beulah (Cullins) Ford.

He is survived by his wife: Loraine Rowena Ford of Kermit, TX; three sons: Aaron Karyl Ford of El Campo, TX; Raymond Gur Ford of Sallisaw, OK and Fairries G.B. Ford Jr. of Bethel Heights, AR; two daughters: Tina Jenkins of WA and Janequa Linn Darrow of Onlaska, TX; thirty-one grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial Services will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Family Services Funeral Chapel in Kermit. 

Services are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.

Jacquelyn Lou Price Beeler

Jacquelyn Lou Price Beeler, age 61, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at her home in Collinsville, TX.  She was born in Monahans on March 23, 1949 to Aubrey Dean Price and Bettye Marie (Riley) Price. 

Jackie had a job doing what she loved; working for Collinsville ISD as a chef in the cafeteria.  She was an excellent cook and loved to feed people.  She never met a stranger and was happy to invite anyone in for a meal and a visit.  She had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh that made her a joy to be around.

Jackie is survived by her mother:  Bettye Price of Collinsville; two sons:  Shane Beeler and wife Brandi of Lubbock and Sean Beeler and wife Deidre of El Paso; three brothers:  Tracy Price and wife Lisa of Spring, Travis Price and wife Jenny of Boerne, and Torrey Price and wife Tonya of Collinsville; a sister:  Deana Williams and husband Vernon of Odessa; and five grandchildren:  Mason, Madison, and Campbell Beeler, and Sean and Zack Glenn.

Her father, Aubrey Price, precedes her in death.

Graveside services to honor her memory will be 10:00 am Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Pyote Cemetery, officiated by Brother Dudley Mullins.  Services are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.

She was a talented oil painter; learning old world techniques from Miss Flora Farnsworth, an English expatriate who had come to the rootin’ tootin’ boomtown of Jal for the dry climate.  We think she could have had a good reputation as a regional painter had she continued after the 40’s.  

She lived a good, long life.  We will miss her and never forget her. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her son:  George Medlin Davis of Texas; daughter-in-law:  Jerry Ann Davis; son:  Leland E. Davis and wife Judy of Minnesota; son:  James M. Davis of Texas; son:  Glenn G. Davis of Connecticut; daughter-in-law:  Charlotte Davis; seven grandchildren:  Georgia Ann and husband Lloyd Griffith, Terry Lynn and husband Terry Holt, Donna Hammack, Clay Davis, Andrew Davis, Dr. Jonathan Davis, and Susanne and husband Michael Garza; ten great-grandchildren:  Terra, Tanya, Tami, Jennifer, Sonny, James, Daniel, Candice, Michelle, and Kyle; and nine great-great grandchildren.    

She was the last of her generation and was predeceased by her siblings: Ruth Marion, Beulah Baird, J.H. Medlin, Elbert Medlin and Annis B. Hollis, and cousin:  Jo Dorsey.  Her husband of almost 63 years, George Davis, also precedes her in death. 

Bettye Muriel Price, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, September 01, 2010 in Whitesboro, TX.  She was born in Brownfield on April 17, 1930 to Muriel and Edith (Drake) Riley. She married Aubrey Dean Price on October 27, 1947 and they shared 58 years together before he preceded her in death in 2004. She lived in Pyote, TX for 50 years.

Bettye was a very hard working mother.  Her passions were her children and grandchildren.  She was very family oriented and love getting everyone together for family gatherings especially on the holidays.  Bettye took great pride in her children and celebrated their many accomplishments.

Bettye is survived by her three sons:  Tracy Price and wife Lisa of Spring; Travis Price and wife Jenny of Boerne; Torrey Price and wife Tonya of Collinsville; one daughter:  Deana Williams and husband Vernon of Odessa; one brother: R. J. Riley of California; one sister:  Vivian Shriver and husband John of Georgia; eleven grandchildren:  Stefanie Price and fiancé Nick Wurtz, Mallory Price, Hobbs Price, Rusty Price, Taylen Price, Trace Price, Donna Watson, Jamie Keese, Kathy Millsap, Shane Beeler, and Sean Beeler; and twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband:  Aubrey Dean Price; her parents Muriel and Edith Riley; one sister: Sue Patterson; and one daughter:  Jackie Beeler.

Carlota Prieto Quiroz, age 85, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in Kermit. She was born Tuesday, March 16, 1925 in Rancho: San Diego, Chihuahua, Mexico to Manuel and Antonia (Fernandez) Prieto.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include her husband: Bonifasio Quiroz of Kermit; six sons: Gustavo (Gus) Quiroz and wife Margarita of Alverado, TX; Espiridion Quiroz and wife Hilda of Ojinaga, MX; Rojelio Quiroz and wife Ortensia of Kermit; Elias Quiroz and wife Lupe of Kermit; Carlos Quiroz and wife Karen of Monahans; and Oscar Quiroz and wife Elva of Kermit; four daughters: Elida Juarez and husband Jose of Kermit; Amparo Martinez and husband Jesus of Kermit; Alicia Santana and husband David of Durango, MX and Elsa Berzoza and husband Raymundo of Kermit; three brothers: Alfonzo Prieto and wife Maria of Cohauila, MX; Alejandro Prieto and wife Socorro of Ojinaga, MX and Juan Manuel Prieto of OK; sister: Luz Rodriquez of Ojinaga, MX; thirty six grandchildren and fifty four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Manuel and Antonia (Fernandez) Prieto; son: Javier Quiroz and daughter: Anna Maria Quiroz.

Pallbearers will be: Carlos Quiroz Jr., Oscar Quiroz Jr., Homero Quiroz, Jaime Quiroz, Edgar Quiroz, Joel Humberto Martinez, Arnaldo Juarez and Samuel Santana.

Services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Family Services Funeral Chapel, officiated by Pastor David Santana. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery.