The Odessa American from Odessa, Texas • B5

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011 LOCAL ODESSA AMERICAN 5B Obituaries are paid notices by family and are not edited for content, punctuation or grammar. ODESSA Linda L. McCarthy, 72, passed away April 12, 2011 at Parks Methodist Assisted Retirement Center. She was born October 22, 1938 to Charles (Chuck) V. Miller and Lorriane Glass in Odessa, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike McCarthy, parents, a daughter, Lori McCarthy Wilson. She is survived by children, Scott McCarthy and wife Carolyn, Gayla Utzinger and husband Ken of Odessa, grandchildren, Michael Goodwin of San Antonio, Morgan Goodwin and Clay McCarthy of Odessa, sisters, Jane Watts and husband Sonny of Artesia, Patsy Miller and husband Martin of Cypress, son-in-law, Danny Wilson of Conroe. Also special friends, Darren, Lindee, Chelsee, Katie Greer. Family will receive friends Thursday, April 14, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2011, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services are entrusted to Frank W.

Wilson Funeral Directors. Linda Lee McCarthy ODESSA Delbert Shellenberger, also known by the CB handle fought a courageous two year battle with prostrate cancer. He never gave up and until the battle was over he always said tough as a Delbert was born in Safford, Arizona on January 1, 1936 to Soloman and Vera Shellenberger. He married the love of his life, Norma Covill in Mexico on July 4, 1957. He proudly served his country in the U.S.

Air Force from 1954-1957. He was a hard working man and rarely missed a day of work. He retired in 2008, but he never quit working. Delbert loved his kids and grand kids and was proud of their accomplishments. He instilled good, hard working ethics in each one of them.

He will be missed by his faithful Chihuahua who stayed by his side until the battle was over. Delbert is survived by his wife of fifty four years, Norma; daughter, DuRonda Yeager of San Antonio, Texas and her three boys, Dustin Street of Austin, Texas, Devan Yeager of San Antonio, Texas and Dylan Yeager of Odessa, Texas; his son, Eugene Shellenberger and wife Sherri of Salt Lake City, Utah, their two daughters, Amanda Shellenberger of Tampa, Florida and Zoie Shellenberger of Salt Lake City, Utah and son, Aiden Scott Shellenberger of Las Vegas, Nevada; brothers James of Ft. Stockton, Texas, Marvin of Garland, Texas, and Derwin of Odessa, Texas; sisters Eileen Scott, Earlene Boshell, and Irene Shellenberger, all of Odessa and Maxine McIntire of Garland, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Soloman and Vera Shellenberger; brothers, Franklin, Elbert and Sam Shellenberger. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Braswell officiating.

Graveside services with Military Honors by VFW Post 4342 will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Kanard and Patricia Wolf RN of the South Texas Audie Murphy VA Hospital, Bette Presley, Daniel Prado, Barbara Moore, Terry Moore and Cindy Lind with Compass Hospice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home. To sign the guest book, go to our website at www.sunset odessa.com Delbert Shellenberger ODESSA Helen Ward Strawn, age 87, of Odessa, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011, at her home in Odessa, Texas.

She was born August 17, 1923 in Horito, Arkansas to George Row Marrs and Ada Cooper Marrs. She graduated from Warren High School. She married J.B. (Curly) Ward who passed away in 1961. Later, she married William (Bill) Strawn, who passed away in 2000.

She was very spiritual and gave to charities. She loved pets and was a very loving mother and grandmother. She loved to travel and just go for a ride in the car. She was a beautiful person who gave more than she received. She loved her family most of all and devoted herself as such.

She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Kenneth Baucom, and her daughter-in-law, Kathy Ward; sister, Olita Terry; and brothers, Floyd Marrs and Troy Marrs. Survivors include her sister, Georgia Legrand of Arkansas; brother, David Marrs of Arkansas; her children, Clara Baucom Manson and husband Pete Manson of Odessa, Bob Ward of Odessa, Ben Strawn and wife Brandy Strawn of Odessa and Kay Strawn Lackey of Odessa; Grandchildren, Mike Bau- com, Steve Baucom, Tammy Baucom Savannah Lackey, Cindy Lewis, Jimmy Ward, Karen Ward, Zachary Lackey, Chris Strawn, Jeremiah Strawn, Max Strawn, Justin Strawn, Mia Strawn, and many great grandchildren; her niece, Alice Jeffcoat and husband Sam of Fred, Texas; and her sisters-in- law, Bonnie of Texarkana, Betty Mixson and husband Roger of Texarkana and Murtle Strawn of Hugh Springs, Arkansas. Visitation with the family will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Sunset Funeral Home.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Robert Mixson officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. We want to thank everyone for their prayers and for thinking of us at this time of hardship. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home.

To sign the guest book, go to our website at www.sunsetodessa.com. Helen Ward Strawn ODESSA Neoma J. Thomas was born in Denton, TX. to Monroe Clarence Thomas and Stella Mae Wilkerson. She is survived by sisters, Carolyn Polasek and Aline Griffiths, brother Laverne Thomas, loving sister in law Fern Thomas, daughter Gloria Taylor, 5 grand children, 13 great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews.

Neoma is preceded in death by daughter, Beverly Jo Valentine, brothers Cletus and Curtis and sister Patsy Ann. Visitation is on Friday, April 15, 5-9 PM at Frank Wilson Funeral Directors and a graveside service will be held, Saturday April 16, 1 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens, both in Odessa, TX. Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Neoma J.

Thomas MONAHANS Eddie Wayne Whitt, age 61, of Monahans passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Big Spring, Texas. Eddie Wayne was born in Monahans, Texas October 28, 1949. He attended Monahans Schools and enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduation. He worked in construction.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Harkey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Harkey Funeral Home. He is survived by his mother, Mary Whitt of Midland.

He is preceded in death by his father, E.W. Whitt; and twin brothers, Michael Lynn Whitt and Jerry Glen Whitt. Eddie Wayne Whitt For information, call 333-7770 or 333-7714 on weekends. Mae Ascue DUBLIN Mae Ascue, 89, died Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Midland. Graveside services are scheduled at 10 a.m.

today at Pecan Cemetery in Dublin. Arrangements are by Harrell Funeral Home of Dublin. She was born in Milam County. SURVIVORS Daughter, Saundra Lee of Odessa. David Wayland Fields ODESSA David Wayland Fields, 76, of Odessa, died Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Odessa.

Services are scheduled at 1 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011, at First Church of God with the Rev. Jerry Patterson officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home. He was born in Gorman.

He was a U.S.Air Force and U.S.Navy veteran. SURVIVORS Daughter, Rebecca Ruth Fields Hershiser; sons, John Mark Fields and Robert Edward Fields; brothers, Bobby Fields, Paul Fields and Tommy Fields; sister, Doris Hilliard and six grandchildren. Ashli Ann Latimer ODESSA Ashli Ann Latimer, 18, of Odessa, died Friday, April 8, a car accident in Carthage. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Acres West Funeral Chapel.

She was born in Odessa. She was a student working at SURVIVORS Parents, Charles and Dina (Stunkard) Folley of Odessa; grandfather, Terry Stunkard of Odessa and grandmother, Linda Arnold of Stephenville. Bobby Johnston McMasters ODESSA Bobby Johnston McMasters, 68, of Odessa, died Sunday, April 10, 2011, at Hospice House in Odessa. Services are scheduled at 11 a.m. today at Acres West Funeral Chapel with the Rev.

Jimmy Braswell officiating. Arrangements are by Acres West Funeral Chapel. He was born in Odessa. He worked as an oilfield truck driver. SURVIVORS Wife, Rose McMasters of Odessa; sons, George Boon of Odessa, Bobby Joe McMasters of College Station, Lonnie Johnston of Broken Arrow, Okla.

and Glen Johnston of Rocky Comfort, daughters, Lisa Foster and Lori Ross, both of Odessa; sisters, Ella Mae Clifton of Carlsbad, N.M., Vera Maude Smith of Odessa, Gloria Sue Taylor of Melbourne, Ark. and Johnnie Lynn Sumrow of Kemp; 10 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Bobby Sprinkle Jr. GARFIELD Bobby Sprinkle 50, of Odessa, a construction industry laborer, diedThursday, April 7, 2011, at his residence in Odessa. Services will be scheduled for a later date in Garfield, Ark.

Arrangements are by Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Abilene. SURVIVORS Sons, Jason Wayne Sprinkle and Bobby Sprinkle III, both of Republic, and sisters, Doretha Coval and Cathy Morrow, both of Michigan. Mary Katherine Terry ODESSA Mary Katherine Terry, 76, of Odessa, died April 9, 2011, at her residence. Memorial services were held Tuesday in Odessa.

Services were entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel. She was born in Hot Springs, N.M. She worked in sales and advertising. SURVIVORS Son, Jim Chambless of Tucson, daughter, Gina Aley of Odessa; brother, John McDuff of Quilcene, and sister, Shirley Mitchell of 10 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. Jason Vara ANDREWS Jason Vara, 40, of Andrews, died Saturday, April 9, his residence in Andrews.

Services are scheduled at 2 p.m. today at Templo La Nueva Jerusalem in Andrews with the Rev. Isai Garciawill officiating. Burial will be at Andrews North Cemetery. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home.

He was born in Andrews. SURVIVORS Wife, Elsa Vara of Andrews; son, Joel Vara of Andrews; brothers, Joe Vara of Houston and Jerry Vara of Kermit; sisters, Betty Clem of Dallas, Mary Hughes of Phoenix, Sally Abney of Andrews and Martha London of Phoenix, Ariz. Judith Ann Wilkins ODESSA Judith Ann Wilkins, 63, of Odessa, died Tuesday, April 5, Hospice House in Odessa. Services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Methodist Church in Odessa.

Services are by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. She was born in Oak Park, Ill. SURVIVORS Husband, Marvin Wilkins; daughters, Melina Shaffer of Arlington, Marla Wilkins of Odessa, and Miranda King of Wylie; sister, Linda Walter of Lubbock; and two granddaughters. Keely Ann McFarland ODESSA Keely Ann McFarland, 48, of Odessa, died on Monday, April 11, Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Services are pending with Acres West Funeral Chapel. DEATH NOTICES OBITUARIES OBITUARIES ODESSA AMERICAN STAFF a glance at going on Around the Basin. Today STORY TIME What: The University of Texas of the Permian Basinhas scheduled Falcon Fledgling Story time for preschoolers and their When: 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Where: The University Of Texas of the Permian Basin Library foyer, 4901 E.

University Blvd. Call: 552-2134. Email: WORSHIP SERIES What: Odessa Ministerial Alliance presents the Lenten Luncheon Worship Series with a theme of the last week of Christ in the Gospel of Mark and featuring the Rev. Keith Gibbons as speaker. Text follows Mark 15:1.

When: 11:15 a.m. to noon, lunch and 12:05 p.m. to 12:45 p.m., worship. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 1401 Sam Houston. Admission: Free.

Suggested donation for meal is $5 per person. Call: 366-4476. MEETING What: The Odessa Rotary Club has scheduled two meetings with Paul Kessler, Holocaust survivor, as the guest speaker. When andwhere: Noon at Odessa CollegeJoe Zant Community Room; and at 2 p.m. at Lincoln Tower, 311 W.

Fourth St. Call: 335-6684, 333-7090 or 770-1250. LECTURE What: The University of the Texas of the Permian Basin will be hosting a lecture by Dennis McNett of New York Howling Print Co. He will also be meeting with students all day. When and where: 7 p.m.

in Room 202 of the Visual Arts Studios at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Call: 423-552-2291 Email: AROUND THE BASIN The 31-year-oldman who was once the mascot for the Odessa Roughnecks and was arrested on chargesof improper recording relating to supposed recordings made in those offices was back in the Ector County Detention Center Tuesday morning. Ernesto Salcido, 1116 E. Gas Plant Road, San indicted April 5 by a grand jury in the 244th District Court. Salcido turned himself in Tuesday morning and was released on a $30,000 bond, Ector County Sgt.

Gary Duesler said, although jail listings for the five counts totaled $50,000. Duesler said Salcido had the bond in hand and was booked in at 11:48 a.m. and out by 11:50 a.m. Salcido was arrested and charged with improper record- ing on May 6in Midland County. He bonded out May 8 and turned himself into the Ector County Detention Center May 11 on another charge of improper recording, which he bonded out the next day.

Salcido was also booked in the Ector County Detention Center on May 25 on an additional three charges of improper recording. He again posted bond that day. Authorities charged Salcido with additional counts of the same crime during the month, with Salcido turning himself in and bonding out quickly each time. Salcido was fired as assistant general manager by the Odessa Roughnecks organization in September 2009before being rehired by the West Texas Roughnecks as director of operations in late April 2010. The team had been sold to new ownership in the intervening time.

Salcido was then fired again following his May 6 arrest. ON THE NET www.ectorcountysheriff.us Man has multiple charges for improper recording Former Roughnecks mascot indicted Curious to know what your home is worth for Contact Kevin Wilson 432-272-2100 midlandodessahomes.com COVENANT.