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SEAGRAVES - Services for Etta High, 87, of Seagraves are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Avenue D Church of Christ in Seagraves with the Revs. Arnold Baldwin and Gerald Baldwin officiating.

Burial will be in Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves under the direction of Connally Funeral Home in Seagraves.

Mrs. High died Friday at her residence. She was born in Buffalo, Texas. She married Bernice Homer High Dec. 24, 1920, in Seymour. He died Sept. 23, 1975. Three sons also preceded her in death: Bernice Joel High, Kenneth Joe High and Teddy Dwayne High.

Mrs. High moved to Seagraves from Seymour in 1938. She owned and operated several cafes in Seagraves. She was a charter member of the Avenue D Church of Christ.

Survivors include three sons, Homer High of Denver; James High of Sawyer, Okla., and Danny High of Odessa; four daughters, Maggie Burton of Longmont, Colo., Marie Barnes of Odessa, Juanita Rael of Denver and Emajon Mayfield of Midland; one sister, Flora Sturgeon of Seymour; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren.

Connally Funeral Home of Seagraves is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Odessa American on December 11, 1988)

Etta married Bernice Homer High 24 Dec 1920, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA. Bernice was born 18 Jul 1894, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA; died 23 Sep 1975, Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, USA; was buried 26 Sep 1975, Gaines County Cemetery - Seagraves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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HOMER N. HIGH, 77, of Commerce City died Oct. 16. Services were Oct. 19, with burial at Seagraves Cemetery in Gaines County, Texas. Mr. High was born in Seymour, Texas, on Oct. 12, 1923. He married Mary Walker, 1959. He was a truck driver. He was a member of the Eagles. Survivors include son Richard Hadaway of Texas; brothers James and Dan, both of Texas; sisters Peggy Bertron of Longmont, Juanita Tereserek and Emajon Mayfield, both of Texas.

Homer married Lura Kate Raynes 18 Mar 1942, Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, USA. Lura was born 15 May 1926, Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, USA; died 17 Dec 1981, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried , Prairie Haven Memorial Park - Hobbs, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet]

Homer married Mary Nell Walker 1959. Mary was born 4 Feb 1935, Paris, Logan County, Arkansas, USA; died 10 Apr 1991; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery - Paris, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Maggie — Hubert Chester Keel. Hubert was born 5 Jan 1918, Lafayette County, Mississippi, USA; died 22 Dec 1973, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA; was buried 26 Dec 1973, Spring Grove Cemetery - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

Maggie — S. Bertron. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Marie Barnes, 63, of Odessa are scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Von Dell Drinkard officiating.

Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m. in Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves.

Mrs. Barnes died Thursday at Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. She was born Jan. 30, 1928, in Seymour. She married William E. Barnes, Jr. May 15, 1960, in Altus, Okla. He died March 1, 1990.

Mrs. Barnes worked for Visiting Nurse Service of the Permian Basin. She was a real estate broker. She was Baptist.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald Dean Kinney of Seagraves and Britt Allen Barnes of Quemado; two daughters, Donna Marie Brown of San Angelo and Sandra Kay Hollifield of Austin; three brothers, Homer Neil High of Denver, James High and Daniel E. High, both of Odessa; three sisters, Maggie Bertron and Juanita Tesarek, both of Denver, and Emajon Mayfield of Odessa; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

The family suggest memorials to Visiting Nurse Service of the Permian Basin or Central Baptist Church.

Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Odessa American of Odessa, TX on February 9, 1991)

Marie — Carr. [Group Sheet]

Marie married Buster Veigh Alva Kinney 1941. Buster was born 10 Jan 1922, Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA; died 16 Feb 1958, New York City, New York County, New York, USA; was buried 21 Feb 1958, Sunset Memorial Gardens - Odessa, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Marie married William Elias Barnes 15 May 1960, Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma, USA. William was born 5 Jun 1926, Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma, USA; died 1 Mar 1990, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried 3 Mar 1990, Gaines County Cemetery - Seagraves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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James High, 75 of Odessa, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Hospice House.

He was born March 9, 1931, in Seymour, Texas, to Bernice and Etta High.

James moved to Odessa in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, He was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Gardendale. He was a very nice and friendly man, and was generous and thoughtful by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife Wilma High of Odessa, son, Billy Russell Clark of Salem, Oregon, brother, Daniel High and wife, Jeanette of Odessa, sister, Emajon Mayfield and husband Richard of Odessa, 2 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Also, several nieces, nephews, cousins and eight stepchildren that loved him very much.

A family visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2007, at Frank Wilson Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Monday, January 22, 2007, in Frank Wilson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Terry Easley and Ronny Kinney officiating.

Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery in Kermit, TX.

Memorials may be made to Hospice House in Odessa.

Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.

(Published in The Odessa American on January 20, 2007)

James married Genevieve Estelle Adams 8 Jul 1953. Genevieve was born 3 Jan 1935, Pecos, Reeves County, Texas, USA; died 8 Feb 1999, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried , Kermit Cemetery - Kermit, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married W.J. Owen [Group Sheet]

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TURON - Tesarek, Billie Juanita, 72, died March 2, 2006. Service 2 p.m. Sunday, Bible Baptist Church. Survivors; sons, Ray Clark, Russell Clark; brothers, Dan High, James High; sister, Emajon Mayfield; 7 grandchildren; companion, Jerry Miles. Larrison Mortuary.

(Published in The Wichita Eagle on March 4, 2006)



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TURON, KAN. Billie Juanita Tesarek, 72, of Turon, died Thursday, March 2, 2006, at her residence.

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bible Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Larrison Mortuary of Pratt, Kan.

She was born in Seymour.

SURVIVORS Sons, Ray Clark of Houston and Russell Clark of Oregon; brothers, Dan High and James High, both of Odessa; sister, Emajon Mayfield of Odessa; and seven grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American of Odessa, TX on March 4, 2006)

Billie — R.T. Clark. [Group Sheet]

Billie — Rayl. [Group Sheet]

Billie — Tesarek. [Group Sheet]

Teddy married C.L. Ellis [Group Sheet]

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Youth Killed At Seagraves

SEAGRAVES (Special) - Funeral srvcies for a 17-year-old Seagraves youth, Kenneth Joe HIgh, who was killed Saturday night in a freak accident one mile from here on "Graveyard Road", were slated for 3 p.m., today in the Appleton Church of Christ.

Burial will be in Seagraves Cemetery.

The youth, a driller's helper in the oilfields, was riding on the fender of a car driven by Maxine Palmer, 17, also of Seagraves, when the accident occured about 10:30 p.m. Another youth, Milton Palmer, 16, Seagraves, was riding on the other front fender at the time, according to investigating highway patrolmen - the Gaines County sheriff's office and city officers.

They said the car, owned and ridden in by Bernie Kuhn, 21, Denver City, was traveling about 20 miles an hour when High apparently fell. A front wheel passed over his legs according to the report, and he was rolled up under the vehicle before it could be stopped. The youth, conscious and talking, was taken to Seagraves Hospital by an ambulance summoned by one of the companions. He died of internal injuries, officers said, about midnight. An investigation of the fatality was underway today.

The victim, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. High of Seagraves, was born June 4, 1937 in Seagraves. He attended public schools here.

Survivors besides the parents include several brothers and sisters.

(Published in The Odessa American in Odessa, TX on August 20, 1956)

E. — R.J. Mayfield. [Group Sheet]

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ODESSA - Daniel Eugene "Danny" High, 65, of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital.

He was born September 2, 1943, in Seagraves, Texas, to Bernice Homer and Etta Mae (Bryant) High. He was a retired peace officer for Odessa. He married Alva Jeanette Titsworth on May 28, 1965, in Odessa.

He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Homer Neal, James Donald, Teddy Dwayne and Kenneth Joel High; three sisters, Maggie Bertron, Marie Barnes and Juanita Terserek.

He is survived by his wife, Alva Jeanette High of Odessa; sons, Dwayne High and wife Leah of Clyde, Texas, Daniel High Jr., and wife Cynthia of Odessa; daughter, Kelley Alvarado and husband Leon of Abilene; sister, EmaJon Mayfield and husband Richard of Odessa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Also numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

Family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the Seagraves Cemetery in Seagraves with the Rev. Don Fankhauser and Ronnie Kinney officiating.

Pallbearers will be Tony High, Rene Quiroz, Mike Stotts, Jackey Bond, Thomas Cuellar and Mark Garcia. Honorary pallbearers are Vic Cuellar, Fred Price and Harold Salmon.

Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

(Published in Odessa American on January 15, 2009)

Daniel married A.J. Titsworth [Group Sheet]

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Richard Neal Hadaway, 71, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Mr. Hadaway's life will be celebrated by family and friends and his memory will live on always.

Arrangements are under the direction of Waltrip Funeral Directors in Houston, Texas.

(Published by Waltrip Funeral Directors of Houston, TX)

Richard married Rosalean Louise Jenkins 21 Dec 1966, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA. Rosalean was born 23 Feb 1948, La Junta, Otero County, Colorado, USA; died 25 May 2019, Jewett, Leon County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

F.J. married D.L. Martin, Sr. [Group Sheet]

Chester married H.I. Belcher [Group Sheet]

Chester married H.I. Belcher [Group Sheet]

R.D. married L.J. Templeton [Group Sheet]

D.M. married D.H. Brown [Group Sheet]

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Sandra Kay Kinney earned the lines on her weather-worn face, family and friends said, battling alcoholism, riding the rails in West Texas and recovering miraculously, though temporarily, from liver disease.

A mother of two and grandmother of four, Kinney died Sept. 5. She was 56.

Kinney loved to shop, Dumpster-dive and eat vanilla ice cream with brownies. She was often called stubborn by her children and husband, but she always had a smile on her face, they said.

"Sandy had a wonderful smile," said Lloyd Bell, her husband of 18 years.

Kinney was born Jan. 2, 1953, in Seagraves. She was close to her grandfather, who lived on the streets in West Texas and often caught trains from town to town. She eventually followed in his footsteps and rode the rails herself in West Texas.

During her life, Kinney had a variety of jobs, including making parts for Shell Oil Co., cashiering at Wal-Mart and selling sandwiches and sodas from her van at construction sites.

She joined Austin's homeless population in 2000 or 2001, Bell said, living under a bridge near Barton Creek Parkway.

"She liked having friends on the streets," Bell said. "She just liked that lifestyle."

Almost three years ago, Kinney lay in the hospice care of Mary House Catholic Worker of Austin, a home that takes in the homeless, with less than two weeks to live. Eight months later, she was discharged as her deadly case of cirrhosis went into remission.

To those who cared for her during her illness, her recovery was no less than a miracle.

"God looked down on me," she told the American-Statesman in June 2007. "He gave me a second chance at life." After her discharge, Alan Graham, president of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, gave Kinney a trailer where she lived for a while before she moved into public housing in November 2008.

She did not drink for almost two years. But about two months ago, Kinney began to drink again, which eventually led to her liver failure, Bell said.

After a month of suffering, she died quietly at Christopher House of Hospice Austin surrounded by her friends and family, he said.

Kinney's survivors include Bell and daughters Laini Jenkins and Becky Smith.

Erin Mulvaney, American-Statesman staff; emulvaney@statesman.com; 445-3851

(Published in Austin American-Statesman from Sept. 11 to Sept. 16, 2009)

Sandra married William Earl Hollifield 21 Jul 1970, Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA; divorced 11 Jun 1980, Seminole, Gaines County, Texas, USA. William was born 25 Feb 1947, Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA; died 3 Apr 2012, Slaton, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Apr 2012, Gaines County Cemetery - Seagraves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Sandra married Lloyd Taylor Bell 13 Apr 1991, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. Lloyd was born 24 Oct 1950, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA; died 20 Jul 2018, Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas, USA; was buried 7 Sep 2018, Travis County Wells School Road Cemetery - Manda, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

B.A. married K.D. Chapman [Group Sheet]

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RAY CLARK age 59 of Deer Park passed away February 16, 2010 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife J. J. Clark, his daughters Melissa Clark, Amy Fiedler and her husband Kody Fielder, Katy Clark and his loving pets Roxie and R. J. A graduate of Galena Park High, Ray also served in the U.S. Army. Ray was an adoring father, wonderful husband and lover of fishing and animals. A celebration of his life will take place at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church 13207 Orleans at 11:00 on Saturday February 20th. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ray's memory to the Houston SPCA.

(Published in Houston Chronicle on February 19, 2010)

Cecil married E.A. Harper [Group Sheet]

Cecil married J. Holland [Group Sheet]

C.L. married C.W. Butcher [Group Sheet]

T.D. married L.K. Milliken [Group Sheet]

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Larry Dean Mayfield, 41, of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born November 11, 1963, in Seminole, TX. He was co-owner of Compusat Services. He was a member of Bannock Burn Baptist Church in Austin.

He is survived by his wife, Loy Mayfield of Odessa; son, Ricky Mayfield of Odessa; stepson, Ross Groening of Kyle, TX.; stepdaughter, Shauna Cook of Odessa; parents, Richard and Emajon Mayfield of Odessa; grandmother, Frances Johnston of Seminole; three grandchildren, Haley, Faith and Brandon; and in-laws, W.R. "Bob" and Emagine Barnes; and a host of family and friends.

There will be a visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 2004, at Central Baptist Church with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. at the Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves.

Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Larry married L.G. Barnes [Group Sheet]

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Ernie Dwayne High, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX at the age of 53.

A Visitation honoring Dwayne will be held 4 to 6 pm, Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, with a Memorial Tribute of his life at 5pm.

Dwayne was born in Monahans, TX. on Sunday, February 9, 1964 to Alva Jeanette (Titsworth) High and the late Daniel Eugene High (Retired from the Odessa Police Department). Dwayne graduated from Permian High School, Class of 1983. He married the love of his life, Leah Michelle Gibson, on October 4, 1997 in Odessa, TX. They were blessed with two beautiful children, Ryan Layne High and Myka Renee High, who he was so proud of and loved to the fullest. He was a hard worker, he worked in the Transport Industry for many years in the freight business and in the oilfield. Dwayne was a very outgoing person, who had a fun loving personality, always making people laugh. He never met a stranger but met a friend everywhere he went. His family always came first to him. He would light up talking about his children. He loved visiting and talking to everyone. Such a loyal person. So many have wonderful stories of him. Never a dull moment when Dwayne was around. He could make everyone smile and laugh with his personality. He was always the life of the party. It was an honor to be loved by such an exciting, loving, and wonderful man.

Dwayne is preceded in death by his father Daniel High and his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Titsworth and Mr. & Mrs. Homer High.

Dwayne is survived by his wife Leah High, son Ryan High, daughter Myka High, mother Jeanette High of Odessa,TX, brother Daniel High Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Odessa,TX, sister Kelley Alvarado and her husband Leon of Harker Heights, TX, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to all the staff in ICU at Medical Center Hospital and to all those who have prayed for and thought of Dwayne's family and friends during this difficult time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences please sign the guest registry at www.sunsetodessa.com.

Ernie married M.C. Mason [Group Sheet]

Ernie married L.M. Gibson [Group Sheet]

K.J. married L. Alvarado [Group Sheet]

D.E. married C. Cuellar [Group Sheet]

H.J.M. married R.H. St. Denis [Group Sheet]

J.R. married S.A. Carnes [Group Sheet]

J.R. married J.S. Hesskew [Group Sheet]

M.A. married M.J. Straughter [Group Sheet]

M.A. married J.L. Jenkins [Group Sheet]

B.L. married T.D. Smith [Group Sheet]

B.L. married S.D. Gates [Group Sheet]

A.E. married K.P. Fiedler [Group Sheet]

K.A. married K.J. McPike [Group Sheet]