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Agapita Lopez Chalambaga

SANDERSON Agapita Lopez Chalambaga, 89, of Sanderson, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, in Odessa. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church in Sanderson. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church in...... Full story

David Duane Womack

ODESSA David Duane Womack, 31, of Peoria, Ill., died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Peoria, Ill. Services are pending with Acres West Funeral Chapel.... Full story

Dusten Wayne Jones

ODESSA Dusten Wayne Jones, age 20, of Monahans, Texas, passed from this life on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa following a tragic car accident. He was born in Odessa on September 5, 1991. He married Shelby Smith in...... Full story

GOOD NEWS: ‘Beetles invasion’ captures salt cedar audience

BY: Steve Lang

ALPINE Forty eight years ago, the U.S. endured its initial Beatles Invasion — of the musical variety. Presently, another Beetles Invasion seeks to capture a different audience — the salt cedar.Researchers at Sul Ross State University...... Full story

James K. Perry ‘Kimo’

ODESSA Kimo passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012, at the age of 66, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. He was born on September 29, 1945 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Sarah Perry. Private services will be held by the family in Odessa. His cremated...... Full story

Katherine Denise Wallace

ODESSA Katherine Denise Wallace, 38, of Odessa, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Services are pending with Odessa Funeral Home.... Full story

Lottie Jo ‘Sug’ Owens Bloxom

RANKIN Lottie Jo “Sug” Owens Bloxom, went to the Lord on February 19th, 2012, in Midland, Texas. She was born in San Angelo on July 17th, 1926, to Tom & Ella Owens. Sug grew up on various ranches in Crockett, Irion, Reagan and Upton...... Full story

Manuela Rodriguez

ODESSA Manuela Rodriguez, 75 years of age, passed away on February 20, 2012, at the Hospice House in Odessa. She was born on July 12, 1936 in Mexico to Santa Maria and Dolores Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by her parents and sons, Benjamin...... Full story

Ronnie Gene Bussey Sr

. ODESSA Ronnie Gene Bussey Sr., 68, of Odessa, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in Lubbock. No services will be held. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif. He was a member of the National Guard. He owned his own roofing and paving business. SURVIVORS...... Full story

Willie Mae Jones

ODESSA Willie Mae Jones, 88, of Odessa, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Odessa. Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday at Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels. Burial will be at the Los Angeles Garden section of the Ector County Cemetery....... Full story

Billie Darcy

ANDREWS Billie Darcy, 83, of Andrews, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Mo’s Country Living in Andrews. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home of Andrews. She was born in Atoka, Okla. She was an Avon...... Full story

Dusten Wayne Jones

ODESSA Dusten Wayne Jones, 20, of Monahans, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Thursday at Acres West Funeral Chapel with Dewey Blevins officiating. Burial will be at Monahans...... Full story

Estefana Guerrero Tavarez

ODESSA Estefana Guerrero Tavarez, 97, of Odessa, went to our Lord on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Deerings Nursing Home. She was born December 26, 1914 in Tierras Nevas, Chihuahua, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Guerrero and...... Full story

GOOD NEWS: The GFWC Juniorettes of Alpine

The GFWC Juniorettes of Alpine invited their parents, Alpine High School faculty and special guests to a special Blue Ribbon Christmas Blessings luncheon commemorating the AHS Blue Riboon Award and club’s achievements held at the Alpine High...... Full story

Guadalupe Valenzuela Rubio

MARFA Guadalupe Valenzuela Rubio, 89, of Marfa, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in Odessa. Rosary was said at 10 a.m. Monday, followed by Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa with the Rev. Rolando Fonesca officiating. Burial...... Full story