William Avera
ODESSA -- William Scott Avera, 46, of Odessa, a plumbing warehouse manager, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998, at Llano Medical Hospital in Llano.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
He was born in Marietta, Ga., and was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Son, Chris Avera of Danielsville, Ga.; brothers, Allen Avera of Odessa and Raymond Avera of Midland; and sister, Barbara Jackson of Odessa.

Ben Bowen
ODESSA -- Ben Morris Bowen, 77, of Midland, a retired roughneck and derrick hand, died Tuesday, March 3, 1998, at his residence.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel.
He was born in Como and was an Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Step-daughters, Terry Krugman of Odessa, Shirley Faglie and Sandra Baker, both of Midland; sisters, Clara Flourney of Seminole, Okla., and Mozella Smith of Sulphur Springs; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Joan Brake
SNYDER -- Joan Brake, 81, of Snyder, died Thursday, March 5, 1998, at Snyder Oaks Care Center.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Hillside Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Tom Holcomb officiating. Arrangements by Wright Funeral Home.
She was born in Junction was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Martha McCord of Odessa; son, Jim Brake of Sparks, Nev.; brothers, Lonnie Coleman Jr. of Gun Barrel City and Bob Coleman of Eldorado, Ark.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mable Carter
KERMIT -- Mable Carter, 87, of Kermit, a homemaker, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998, at Winkler County Memorial Hospital.
Services will be held at 2 p.m Sunday at Belvue Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Braswell officiating. Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel.
She was born in Coleman County and was an eight-year resident of Kermit. She was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Dorothy Campbell, Alice Dodd and Virige Adams, all of Wink; sister, Juanita Huff of Old Salem; 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

James Harlan
CRANE -- James Harlan, 81, of Galveston, a retired driller, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998, at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Crane County Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Parker officiating. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Homes.
He was born in Westville, Okla., and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Sharon K. Allen of Galveston; sons, John Harlen of Pampa, Robert Harlen of Plfugerville; sister, Imogene Harlan of Edmond, Okla.; brother, Lloyd Harlan of Midland; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Jack Hughins
ODESSA -- Jack Hughins, 80, of Odessa, a retired diesel mechanic, died Thursday, March 5, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
He was born in Roanoke, Va., and moved to Odessa in 1986 from Orland, Calif. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Gladys Hughins of Odessa; son, Steven Hughins of Breckenridge; daughter, Lynett Sousa of Odessa; brother, Jim Hughins of Aptos, Calif.; sister, Julia Lorentz of San Jose, Calif.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Bill LaQuey
BROWNWOOD -- Bill LaQuey, 69, of Blanket, a retired pumper for Arco Oil and a rancher, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998, at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Arrangements by Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
He was born in Gilliland and moved to Blanket in 1987. He was an Army veteran. He was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Norma Jean LaQuey of Blanket; daughters, Connie Vance of Lubbock and Judy Ehlers of Arizona; son, Stephen LaQuey of Blanket; sister, Pat Pyka of San Antonio; mother, Leola LaQuey of Seymore; and six grandchildren.

Joy McCracken
LONGVIEW -- Joy Rose McCracken, 72, a retired salesperson, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998, at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Hallsville Cemetery with the Rev. John Wallingford officiating. Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home.
She was born in Coleman County and moved to Longview in 1982 from Odessa. She was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Paula J. McCracken Tullos of Hallsville; sons, Don McCracken of Hallsville and Tommy McCracken of Ben Wheeler; brother, E.B. "Blue" Templeton of Bandera; sisters, Gloria Yelek of Pagosa Springs, Colo., and Jewell Thomason of Temple; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

ArDee Morgan
MIDLAND -- ArDee Morgan, 84, of Midland, a retired drilling supervisor, died Tuesday, March 4, 1998, at his residence.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bellview Baptist Church with the Rev. Myron L. Unruh officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.
He was born in Mill Creek, Okla., and moved to Midland in 1961. He was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Golda Morgan of Midland; sons, James Morgan of Midland and Ray D. Morgan of Lee Summitt, Mo.; sisters, Alma Kirk of Lawton, Okla., and Claudie Hood of Oregon.

William Phillips
ODESSA -- William Franklin Phillips, 53, of Odessa, a retired teacher, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kathryn Strempke officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He was born in Palestine and moved to Odessa in 1981 from Grand Junction, Colo. He was Methodist.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Gloria Phillips of Odessa; sons, Robert Loftin and Jeff Loftin, both of Austin; daughter, Jennifer George of Amarillo; mother, Flora Phillips of Canyon; brother, Robert Phillips of Granbury; and one grandchild.

Janet Pinkston
CRANE -- Janet Ann Pinkston, 49, of Crane died Tuesday, March 3, 1998, at Memorial Hospital in Midland.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Crane County cemetery. Arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
She was born in Stamford and was a 30-year resident of Crane. She was a Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Ronnie Pinkston of Crane; sons, Jeff Pinkston of Mesquite, Robert Wolsch of Midland, Dean Pinkston of Franklin, Ohio; daughter, Dawna Pinkston of Crane; mother, Devon Haught of Crane; father, R.Q. Wolsch of Odessa; brothers, Bruce Wolsch of Odessa, Mike Haught of Crane; sister, Rhonda Kea of Crane and six grandchildren.

Inez Eddins
KERMIT -- Inez Eddins, 91, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Thursday, March 5, 1998, at Lincoln Towers in Odessa.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kermit Cemetery with Brian McGonagill officiating. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc. She was born in Grandfalls and was a 62-year resident of Winkler County. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Son, Add M. Eddins of Dallas; daughter, Mary Frances Krebs of Andrews; brother, Dee Armstrong of Abilene; one granddaughter and two greatsons.

Percy Threet
KERMIT -- Percy T. Threet Jr., 61, of Kermit, a retired bulldozer operator, died Tuesday, March 3, 1998, at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Kermit Cemetery with the Rev. Brian McGonagill officiating. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc.
He was a 27-year resident of Kermit. He was a Navy veteran.
SURVIVORS: Son, Clifford Threet of Texas; daughters, Judy Mixon of Kermit and Kelly Lovely of Enid, Okla.; brothers, Tommy Threet of Wellstone, Okla., and Bill Threet of Bridgeport; sister, Sharon Holcomb of Las Vegas; and six grandchildren.

Stephanie Vasquez
ANDREWS -- Stephanie Lightfoot Vasquez, 30, of Andrews, a waitress, died Thursday, March 5, 1998, in Gardendale.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Street officiating. Burial will be at Andrews North Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home Inc.
She was born in Odessa. She was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Cliff and Dannye Lightfoot of Andrews; daughters, Amanda Lightfoot and Mauri Lightfoot, both of Andrews and Sarah Valles of Lubbock; son, Nathan Valles of Lubbock; sister, Crysten Murry of Odessa; brother, Brent Lightfoot of Andrews; and grandparents, Dan and Gwen Musgrove of Gilchrist.

Marie Andrews
ANDREWS -- Marie Andrews, 80, of Andrews, a homemaker, died Friday, March 6, 1998, at Permian General Hospital in Andrews.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Andrews Church of Christ with John Snider, Bob DuPont and Phillip Thomason officiating. Burial will follow at Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home.
She was born in Haskell and was a member of Andrews Church of Christ.
Survivors: Daughters, Darla Letherwood of Jacksboro, Nancy Davis of Andrews and Joy Goodwin of Seminole; brother, J.D. McGregor of St. Louis, Mo.; sister, Geneva Day of Andrews; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Evelyn Bradford
KERMIT -- Evelyn Bradford, 79, of Fort Worth, a homemaker, died Thursday, March 5, 1998, at Columbia North Hills.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Kermit Cemetery with the Rev. Brian McGonagill officiating. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel, Inc.
She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors: Sons, Kenneth Bradford of Arlington; daughters, Cathy Menefee of Arlington and Donna Jackson of Fort Worth; brother, Elmo Morton of El Paso; sisters, Nell Chambless of Tyler and Sybil Chew of Dallas; and four grandchildren.

Annie Collins
BALMORHEA -- Annie Loreine Collins, 86, of Balmorhea, a homemaker, died Friday, March 6, 1998, at Reeves County Hospital.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Balmorhea with the Rev. Ernest Vineyard officiating. Burial will be at Balmorhea Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home.
She was born in Coke County and was Methodist.
Survivors: Sons, Richard Hueslter of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Craig Hueslter of Verhalon; daughter, Barbara Harrison of Abilene; sisters, Jessie Harman of Robert Lee, Prudence DuBas of Houston and Madelle Griffith of Lubbock; five grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Fred Hansler Jr.
RUNGE -- Fred LeRoy Hansler Jr., 71, of Runge, an employment agency owner, died Friday, March 6, 1998.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Rabke Methodist Church with the Rev. Tad Tadlock officiating. Burial will be at Rabke Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home.
He retired from Snelling and Snelling Employment Agency in 1989 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was Methodist.
Survivors: Wife, Myrna Mangum Hansler of Runge; daughter, Dana Texter of Eugene, Ore.; sons, Bob Lee Hansler of Odessa and Fred L. Hansler III of Midland; brothers, Joe Hansler and Harry Hansler, both of Corpus Christi; and six grandchildren.

Moir Holt
STUART, VA. -- Moir W. Holt, 78, of Stuart, Va., a retired farmer, died Saturday, March 7, 1998, at Community Hospital in Roanoke, Va.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart, Va., with the Rev. Clarence Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at High Point Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Home.
He was born in Patrick County, Va.
Survivors: Wife, Ruth Dunn Holt of Stuart, Va.; son, M. Leon Holt of Stuart, Va.; sisters, Pearl H. Blackard of Stuart, Va., Eunice H. Young of Bassett, Va., Jane H. Ray of Odessa and Norine Buffkin of Martinsville, Va.; brothers, Noel J. Holt of Patrick Springs, Va., Harry Holt of Dry Pond, Va., and Larry Jay Holt of Fork Mountain, Va.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Brijida Renteria
ODESSA -- Brijida Vega Renteria, 67, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Friday, March 6, 1998, at her residence.
Rosary was said at her residence Saturday. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home.
Survivors: Husband, Gregorio P. Renteria of Odessa; sons, Manuel V. Renteria of Hillsboro, Jose V. Renteria, Alvaro V. Renteria, Apolonio V. Renteria and Mario V. Renteria, all of Odessa; daughters, Ramona V. Renteria of Meogui, Mexico, Juana V. Renteria of Midland, Angie Olguin Renteria and Maria Luisa, both of Odessa; 16 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Lois Ribble
ODESSA -- Lois Idell Ribble, 96, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Saturday, March 7, 1998, at her residence.
Graveside services will be at Rosehill Cemetery at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Don Purskey officiating.
She was born in Sherwood.
Survivors: Son, T.L. Ribble of Odessa; brother, Joe Davis of Lubbock; and two grandchildren.

Ferdinand Sanchez
MONAHANS -- Ferdinand Sanchez, 70, of Monahans, a retired mechanic, died Friday, March 6, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. tonight at Harkey Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Catholic Church with the Rev. John Lucido officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home.
He was born in Floresville and was an Army veteran. He was Catholic.
Survivors: Wife, Betty Sanchez of Monahans; sons, Fernando Sanchez Jr. and Roy V. Sanchez, both of Monahans; daughters, Susana Martinez, Sheron Perez, Lucy Gonzales, Norma Heredia and Felicia V. Sanchez, all of Monahans, and Joyce Heredia of Forest Grove, Ore.; sister, Maria Marquez of Lubbock; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Billy Sanders
ODESSA -- Billy Gene Sanders, 63, of Odessa, a shoe shiner, died Thursday, March 5, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Martinez Funeral Home with the Rev. William Tatum officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery.
Survivors: Sons, Kary Sanders of San Angelo, Billy Gene Sanders Jr., William Sanders and Charles Sanders, all of Dallas; daughters, Lela Joe Sanders of South Carolina and Lavera Sanders of San Angelo; and 10 grandchildren.

Charles Squires
SEMINOLE -- Charles Ray Squires, 72, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, died Friday, March 6, 1998, at Memorial Hospital in Seminole.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at West Side Church of Christ with Don Fleming and James T. Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home.
He was a member of the Church of Christ, the Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors: Wife, Jackie Squires of Seminole; son, Gary Squires of Seminole; daughters, Phyllis Pierce of Hobbs, N.M., and Pamela Murrell of Andrews; sister, Alta Benton of Canon City, Colo.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Thomas Beasley
ODESSA -- Thomas Lee Beasley, 69, a paint contractor, of Odessa, died Sunday, March 8, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce Troy officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Trent City Cemetery in Trent. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He was born in Strawn. He was Baptist.
Survivors: Wife, Cliffa-Jean Beasley of Odessa; son, Matthew Beasley of Amarillo; daughter, Jeana Beasley of Odessa; sister, Francis Wilson of Orlando, Fla. and four grandchildren.

Billie Farris
ODESSA -- Billie June Farris, 74, a retired employee of the Odessa American, of Odessa, died Saturday, March 7, 1998, at her residence.
Services will be held Tuesday at First United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. J.T. Pugh officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home.
She was born in Ranger.
Survivors: Son, Jimmie Farris of Odessa and sister, Betty Jean Bridges of Odessa.

Silvestra Garza
ANDREWS -- Silvestra Garza, 55, of Andrews, died Saturday, March 7, 1998, at Permian General Hospital in Andrews.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Sunset Church of Christ in Andrews with Luz Fernando Prado officiating. Burial will be at Andrews North Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home, Inc.
She was born in Mathis.
Survivors: Sisters, Angelina Carabajal and Guadalupe Garza both of Andrews; brothers, Cresincio Garza Jr., Salvador Garza both of Dallas and Onesimo Garza of Andrews.

Edward Matthews
ODESSA -- Edward Bruce Matthews, 89, a retired service station owner, of Odessa, died Friday, March 6, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rosehill Cemetery. Burial will be held at Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home.
He was born in Copperas Cove. He was Baptist.
Survivors: Wife, Leoma Matthews of Odessa; son, Eddie Matthews of Odessa; stepdaughters, Catherine Key of Oklahoma City, Okla., Martha Jones of Houston, Floeddlle Rainey of Odessa and Greta Watson of Odessa; 20 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Mariano Morales
PECOS -- Mariano Morales, 83, a retired fence builder, of Pecos, died Saturday, March 7, 1998 at Reeves County Hospital.
Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Santa Rosa Catholic Church. Rosary services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home.
He was born in Ruidoso. He was Catholic.
Survivors: Wife, Ephina Morales of Pecos; son, Ruben Morales of Pecos and daughter, Maria Saldona of Pecos.

Charles Pipes
ODESSA -- Charles Carrel Pipes, 85, a retired utility supervisor, of Odessa, died Sunday, March 8, 1998, at Permian General Hospital in Andrews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Andrews with Dr. H.A. Hanks officiating. Burial will be at the Andrews West Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home, Inc.
He was born in Johnson County. He was Baptist.
Survivors: Wife, Wilma Pipes of Odessa; son, Glenn W. Pipes of Odessa; sister, Faye Cryer of Cleburne; two grandchildren, one stepgrandchild and one stepgreat-grandchild.

Dave Ratliff
ODESSA -- Dave J. Ratliff, 73, a retired pharmacist, of Odessa, died Saturday, March 7, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital.
No services will be held. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He was born in San Antonio. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors: Wife, Patricia L. Ratliff of Odessa; daughters, Kathy Brownfield of Fairfax, Va. and Nancy Campbell of Ft. Worth; brother, James Ratliff of Lawton, Okla. and one grandchild.

Lois Ribble
ODESSA -- Lois Idell Ribble, 96, a homemaker, of Odessa, died Saturday, March 7, 1998, at Deering Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rosehill Cemetery with Don Turskey officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home.
She was born in Sherwood.
Survivors: Son, T.L. Ribble of Odessa; brother, Joe Davis of Lubbock; and two grandchildren.

Max Shipman
CRANE -- Max Shipman, 85, a retired employee of the Crane County Road and Bridge Department, of Crane, died Sunday, March 8, 1998, in the Crane Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Crane with the Rev. David Miracle officiating. Burial will follow at the Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane.
He was born in Paris. He was Baptist.
Survivors: Wife, Bernice Shipman of Crane; sons, Jimmy Shipman of Crane and Sam Shipman of Odessa; sister, Corinne Campbell of Paris; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Nora Williams
ODESSA -- Nora Mae Williams, 88, of Odessa, died Saturday, March 7, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sunset Baptist Church with the Rev. Jess Little officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home.
She was born in Merkel.
Survivors: Sons, Harold Williams and Cliff Williams both of Odessa; daughters, JoAnn Leatherwood, Sandra Swinney both of Odessa and Jean Lehner of Granbury; sister, Beatrice Thomas of Athens; 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Betty Wortham
MONAHANS -- Betty Wortham, 82, a homemaker, of Monahans, died Saturday, March 7, 1998, at her residence.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Monahans Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. David Snyman officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home.
She was born in Midland. She was Methodist.
Survivors: Nephews, Neely Bingham Jr. of Cloudcroft, N.M. and David Farrell of El Paso.