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New Braunfels, Texas Melinda Lee Cooper-Day 1958 — 2024 Melinda Lee Cooper-Day passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was born on May 19, 1958 in Midland, TX to Nelda (Davis) Cooper and John Cooper. She married her one true love, Greg Day, in Midland on July 12, 1980. Throughout their 44 years of marriage, they lived in Midland, TX, Cody, WY, Edmond, OK and New Braunfels, TX and they were blessed with three sons and two grandsons whom she loved fiercely. Melinda was a feisty red head through and through. She would tell it like it is and at the same time literally do anything for those she loved. Charles Spurgeon wrote that "A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when... San Angelo, Texas Patrick Thomas Adams 1937 — 2024 Patrick "Pat" Thomas Adams passed from this earth on September 13, 2024 at his home in San Angelo. Pat was born on January 7, 1937, to Kete and Faye Adams in Richland Springs, Texas. The family later moved to San Angelo, Texas where he began third grade. Pat graduated from San Angelo High School in 1955. He is survived by his loving wife, LaVerne Tennis Adams; daughters Tiffanie Davis and husband Rob of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Elizabeth Bennett of Gilbert, Arizona; stepdaughters Julie Worster of Midland, Texas, Resa Tyree and husband Mark of Fort Davis, Texas, and Heidi Gesch and husband Rory of Alvin, Texas. He is also survived by his sister Gwen Jackson of Round Rock, Texas, and... Midland, Texas Vera Sue Covington 1933 — 2024 Vera Sue Covington, 91, of Midland, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born January 24, 1933 in Roby, TX to the late Oran and Vera Simmons. She graduated from Lamesa High School in 1950 and went on to marry Ruben Wesley Covington on October 27, 1950. Vera worked at State National Bank in Big Spring, where she retired after many years of service. She was a member of Primitive Baptist Church. Vera is preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Wesley Covington; parents, Oran Sylvester Simmons and Vera (Hurst) Simmons; siblings, Daniel Maurice Simmons, Mary Frances Simmons, Oran Jack Simmons, James Alford Simmons, Clara Maurine Simmons and Betty Lou Simmons. Vera is survived by her... Watauga Caroline Ann Miller 1945 — 2024 Midland Ronnie Ray Montgomery 2024 Ronnie Ray Montgomery, 77, of Midland, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Odessa. He was born February 17, 1947 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Ron graduated from Permian High School before joining the US Navy. He honorably served for almost four years with the Navy, which included service in Vietnam, before then enlisting as a medic in the US Marine Corps. Ronnie was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. He was a proud veteran. After his military service, he returned home and was later employed with Agri-Empresa Trucking. Ronnie met Linda Straface in Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1978 and they finally tied the knot in Odessa in 1988. Ron loved his furry friends Bully, Moochie, Winston,... Midland, Texas Glen James Ellis, Sr. 1932 — 2024 Glen was born in Woods Cross, Utah, on July 8, 1932, the son of Montague (Monty) Ellis and Edna James Ellis. He passed away on May 13, 2024. Glen spent his early years in Woods Cross and later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he graduated from Granite High School. In the fall of 1951, Glen enrolled at the University of Utah. After one quarter at the University, Glen enlisted in the air branch of the United States Navy. Following boot camp, he was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii. VR8, the transport squadron to which Glen was attached, was assigned the task of supplying the troops during the Korean War. Upon discharge from the Navy, he resumed his studies at the... Midland, Texas Glen James Ellis, Sr. 1932 — 2024 Glen was born in Woods Cross, Utah, on July 8, 1932, the son of Montague (Monty) Ellis and Edna James Ellis. He passed away on May 13, 2024. Glen spent his early years in Woods Cross and later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he graduated from Granite High School. In the fall of 1951, Glen enrolled at the University of Utah. After one quarter at the University, Glen enlisted in the air branch of the United States Navy. Following boot camp, he was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii. VR8, the transport squadron to which Glen was attached, was assigned the task of supplying the troops during the Korean War. Upon discharge from the Navy, he resumed his studies at the... Waco, Texas Annie Laurie Bates 1926 — 2024 Annie Laurie Bates, age 97, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024; this date being St. Patrick's Day is appropriate as her early nickname was "Irish", a tribute to her mother's Irish heritage. Services will be held at Ellis Funeral Home in Midland, TX on Monday, March 25th at 10:00 am. Born in Fort Worth, TX in 1926, Annie married her high school sweetheart, John Paul Bates, before his deployment to Europe in WWII. During her high school years at Paschal High School, she won the city tennis doubles championship, although she was always quick to add that her partner played 95% of the game. Upon John's return from WWII, the couple moved to Denver, CO where their two sons,... Midland, Texas Christina Joy Lineback 1995 — 2024 Christina Joy Lineback, 28 of Midland, Texas passed away suddenly on Thursday January 11, 2024. Christina was born in Dallas, Texas and grew up in Midland, Texas with her adoptive family. She was full of personality, laughter, and love, spreading joy everywhere she went. Christina was always willing to help others. She loved her two children, Elena and Jacoby. She was passionate about music, cooking, adventure and travel. She will be lovingly remembered by her smiles and laughter. Christina is survived by her two children Elena age 8 and Jacoby age 1; Parents Dr. Wilbur & Tina Lineback of Midland, Texas; Two Sisters, Xayide Hearn and husband Johnathan Hearn, two children Brycen and... Shallowater George Patrick Watts 1942 — 2024 Midland, Texas Ann Kleine 1935 — 2024 Services are in the care of Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home of Midland, Texas. Midland Ann Kleine 1935 — 2024 Midland Ann Kleine 1935 — 2024 Lubbock, Texas Del Trolinder 1937 — 2023 Long time Midland resident, Del Trolinder, passed away after a brief illness Friday, December 29th in Lubbock, TX. He was 86 years old. Del was born at home on a farm just outside Brownfield, TX on January 8, 1937 to Clyde and Lela Mae Trolinder. He grew up in Brownfield and Big Spring, TX. In Big Spring, he found his two passions, baseball and music. Del started playing sandlot baseball with his friends and didn't play organized baseball until High School. It was also about this time that Del developed his love for music by listening to the Louisiana Hayride radio show. When Del was in 9th grade, his family moved to Midland after his father took a job there. Del excelled in baseball at... Midland, Texas Joan Constance Cox 1934 — 2023 Joan Constance Cox, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas. She was born at home in Monahans, Texas to John S. and Viola D. Cox on June 19, 1934. Joan began attending The School For The Blind in Austin, Texas when she was six years old, until her graduation in 1954. Joan continued her education at Abilene Christian College, receiving a Bachelor's degree in voice education. She returned to Monahans where she taught voice lessons for several years. Deciding to further her education, Joan received a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Education at Western Michigan University. After graduation she moved to Houston working for the State of... Odessa Delfino Contreras Acosta 2023 Midland, Texas Francis Loreta Hodges 1927 — 2023 Francis Loreta Park Hodges went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1927 to Minnie Mayhew Park and W.J. Park, Jr. near Winters, Texas. Loreta moved to Ballinger at the age of three with her grandparents, Lula and Will Park, Sr. She attended Ballinger schools and graduated in 1944. While at Ballinger High School she was a member of the Bearcat Band and was also on the tennis team and yearbook. She attended San Angelo Business College and worked at Goodfellow Field. In 1946, Loreta married Rufus C. Hodges of Ballinger and raised four sons and one daughter. They lived in Menard, Ballinger, Alpine, Marfa, Fresno California,... Midland, Texas Greg Keys 1933 — 2023 James Gregory ("Greg") Keys, 89, left this life on October 23, 2023 to be reunited with his beloved wife, Dorothy, in the presence of their Lord Jesus Christ. Greg was born on November 8, 1933 to Ruth Ann and Hollis Keys in Pampa, Texas. He lived in Pampa through High School where he graduated in May 1951. He then moved to Lubbock to attend Texas Tech University, where he met the love of his life, Dorothy Clements, in September 1952. They dated exclusively until their graduation in May 1955 and marriage in June 1955. While at Texas Tech, Greg was a member and Treasurer at his fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and graduated with Honors with a BBA degree. Upon his graduation, he joined the... Midland, Texas Wanda Jayne Saxon 1929 — 2023 Wanda Jayne (Holder) Saxon was born on January 3, 1929, in Winnsboro, Texas, to Adophus Doc Holder and Cora Ellen (Reeves) Holder. She went on to marry the love of her life, Bryant William Saxon Sr., in Marshall, Texas, and they settled down in Midland, Texas, in 1964. Wanda passed away on October 10, 2023, in Midland at the age of 94. All those who were around Wanda will miss her smile, her magnetic personality, and her love for ladybugs. Wanda graduated from North Texas State University in August of 1968. She then taught for thirty years with MISD until 1998. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Midland and the Midland Retired Teachers Association. She is preceded in death...
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