FAMILY SERVICES FUNERAL PARLOR

George Willis, age 78, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 in Odessa, TX. He was born on June 4, 1943 in Junction, TX to Martin and Eufemia (Castillo) Willis. George married Joyce Cooper on June 1, 1963 in Lubbock and they shared 50 wonderful years together until her passing in 2013. George was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed leatherwork, making, buying, selling, trading, and repairing knives, fly fishing, working cows, and ranching. George was an avid reader and loved to tell stories. He loved to learn new things and always wanted to help others. He was a very generous person who was always giving things to his friends. George will be dearly missed. George is survived by...

Silvio Cervantes Sr. Silvio Cervantes Sr., age 80, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 in Midland, TX. He was born on January 7, 1942 in Coyame, Chihuahua, Mexico to Cosme and Bonificia (Juarez) Cervantes. Silvio married Maria Elena Ortega on October 29, 1961 in Coyame, MX and they shared 61 wonderful years together. Silvio lived the cowboy life and was a very hard working man. He enjoyed chicken fights, horse races, and cooking steaks and goats. Friends and family called him "Papa". His family was his world and he will be dearly missed by those that love him. Silvio is survived by his wife: Maria Cervantes of Jal, NM; sons: Silvio Cervantes Jr. and wife Katy, Rene Cervantes and wife...

Gail Victoria Hyman, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Midland, TX. She was born on February 22, 1938 in Pecos, TX to Victor and Adeline (Wickson) Geise. Gail married Don Hyman on July 30, 1955 in Carlsbad, NM and they shared many wonderful years together. Gail was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Monahans and was very active within her church. Gail enjoyed reading, painting, gardening and sewing. She spent many hours volunteering at the Monahans Library over the years. She will be dearly missed. Gail is survived by her husband: Don Hyman of Odessa, TX; son: Mike Hyman and wife Susie of Odessa, TX; grandchildren: Jared Hyman and wife Lori, Brandi Brazell and...

Gail Victoria Hyman Gail Victoria Hyman, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Midland, TX. She was born on February 22, 1938 in Pecos, TX to Victor and Adeline (Wickson) Geise. Gail married Don Hyman on July 30, 1955 in Carlsbad, NM and they shared many wonderful years together. Gail was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Monahans and was very active within her church. Gail enjoyed reading, painting, gardening and sewing. She spent many hours volunteering at the Monahans Library over the years. She will be dearly missed. Gail is survived by her husband: Don Hyman of Odessa, TX; son: Mike Hyman and wife Susie of Odessa, TX; grandchildren: Jared Hyman and wife Lori,...

Judy Wickson Marshall, age 78, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Kermit, TX. She was born on December 12, 1943 in Sacramento, CA to Robert and Vera"Nean" Wickson. Judy was a very selfless person who loved taking care of others to the point of neglecting herself. She loved to have fun and had a mischievous streak. Judy collected antique trinkets and knick knacks and loved to cook for everybody. She also accomplished her goal of avoiding doctors and hospitals. Judy was lovingly called Grandma by her grandkids. She loved everybody, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids. Judy will be dearly missed. Judy is survived by her son: Robert Duke Marshall and wife Shannon of Abilene,...

Earline Susie LaLonde Earline Susie LaLonde, age 77, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 in Odessa, TX. She was born on September 8, 1944 in Union, MS to Delmar and Maxine (Barrett) Dorman. Susie married Roger Lee Lalonde on November 24, 1960 in Midland, TX and they shared 36 wonderful years together until his passing in 1996. Susie grew up in Mississippi and Texas with 8 siblings. Her and Roger had six children and lived in Kermit, Texas and Belen, New Mexico. She was a member of Grace Temple Baptist Church where she attended with her five children. She was a Sunday school teacher and her husband drove the church bus. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading romance novels...

Earline Susie LaLonde Earline Susie LaLonde, age 77, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 in Odessa, TX. She was born on September 8, 1944 in Union, MS to Delmar and Maxine (Barrett) Dorman. Susie married Roger Lee Lalonde on November 24, 1960 in Midland, TX and they shared 36 wonderful years together until his passing in 1996. Susie grew up in Mississippi and Texas with 8 siblings. Her and Roger had six children and lived in Kermit, Texas and Belen, New Mexico. She was a member of Grace Temple Baptist Church where she attended with her five children. She was a Sunday school teacher and her husband drove the church bus. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading romance novels...

Phillip Wade Halterman Phillip Wade Halterman, age 20, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Roscoe, TX. He was born on June 1, 2001 in Odessa, TX to Garron Halterman and Courtney Phillips. Wade was a 2019 graduate of Wink High School and a member of the Genesis Metro Church in Frisco. He was known for his smile, sense of humor, and playing practical jokes. Wade loved playing ball, fishing, camping, and anything outdoors. He loved being around kids and was the ultimate big brother to so many kids. Wade was full of life and loved everybody. He was his parents "Golden Boy" and will be dearly missed. Wade is survived by his father: Garron Halterman and wife Carol of Kermit, TX; mother:...

Phillip Wade Halterman Phillip Wade Halterman, age 20, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Roscoe, TX. He was born on June 1, 2001 in Odessa, TX to Garron Halterman and Courtney Phillips. Wade was a 2019 graduate of Wink High School and a member of the Genesis Metro Church in Frisco. He was known for his smile, sense of humor, and playing practical jokes. Wade loved playing ball, fishing, camping, and anything outdoors. He loved being around kids and was the ultimate big brother to so many kids. Wade was full of life and loved everybody. He was his parents "Golden Boy" and will be dearly missed. Wade is survived by his father: Garron Halterman and wife Carol of Kermit, TX; mother:...

Joe "Chiefy" Clifford Chance Joe "Chiefy" Clifford Chance, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Midland, TX. He was born on July 24, 1937 in Wink, TX to Henry Clay and Willie Mae (Croft) Chance. Joe married Sharon Kay Malone on January 28, 1960 in Kermit, TX and they shared 61 wonderful years together. Joe was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was known as "Chiefy" to friends and family. He was an antique knife collector. Joe was a hard working man with a huge heart. He was known for the advice he would give and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. He ran and operated Rapid Transport for 60 years and Chance Tool for 30 years. He always appreciated...

Larry Dean Crites, age 75, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 in Jal, NM. He was born on January 31, 1946 in Imperial, NE to Guy Roosevelt and Etta Viola (Row) Crites. Larry married Valerie Fleming on October 12, 1968 in El Paso, TX and they shared 52 wonderful years together. Larry was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion Post 430, American Legion Riders, and a member of the Jal school board for 8 years. He enlisted in the army in 1966 and served with the 60th Ordinance, 3rd Ordinance Battalion Long Bien and was in Vietnam. Larry worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company from 1974 until he retired in 2002. He enjoyed spending time with his friends who referred to him as "Pops" and...

Debra Kirkpatrick Valenzuela, age 64, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 in Kermit, TX. She was born on June 4, 1957 in Monahans, TX to Bobby Gene and Carol Ann (Hill) Kirkpatrick. Debra married Francisco Valenzuela in June of 2016. Debra loved to be around family and loved to cook. Everyone loved her and she was always the life of the party who could make anyone smile. If you needed a pick me up, she would be the person to do it. Debra loved to be outside and her dogs meant the world to her. She was an amazing mother and faithful wife who will be dearly missed. Debra is survived by her husband: Francisco Valenzuela of Kermit, TX; mother: Carol Campbell of Odessa, TX; sons: Michael...

Jackie Tolbert William Reed, age 69, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Kermit, TX. He was born on October 9, 1951 in Big Lake, Reagan County, TX to Earl James and Fanny Irene (Payne) Reed. Jackie loved sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers. He enjoyed listening to rock music and spending time with his loyal bassett hound, Lucy. Jackie graduated from Rankin High School and obtained his Bachelor's degree from Angelo State University and Master's degree from University of Texas of the Permian Basin. He worked as a teacher and guidance counselor at a number of campuses in Monahans, Kermit, Mansfield, and Andrews. Jackie's grandkids called him "Papa" and he loved them...

Linda Beth Hawley, age 83, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Odessa, TX. She was born on April 13, 1938 in Vernon, Texas to Leonard and Zinona (Hill) Ramey. Linda married Ronnie D. Hawley on March 24, 1957 in Vernon, TX and they shared 64 wonderful years together. Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother. She delighted in spoiling her pride and joys; (Ronnie, Greg, Sherilyn, Bethany, and Joseph). Linda enjoyed collecting Teddy Bears and Precious Moments figurines and was passionate about researching the family genealogy. Linda was also a tenacious fighter and was a 13-year survivor of stage 4 bladder cancer. Linda is survived by her husband: Ronnie "RD" Hawley of Kermit, TX;...