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Frederic Julian Ellyson Jr. was born in Dallas, to Vivien Hudson Ellyson and Frederic Julian Ellyson Sr. He was reared in Fort Stockton, and was a 1945 graduate of Fort Stockton High School.

He attended Schreiner Military Institute in Kerrville, finishing with a business degree. He attended Texas Tech in Lubbock, then transferred to Sul Ross State Teacher's College in Alpine, in order to study piano with George Kelver from Eastman School of Music in New York. Professor Kelver refined Fred's God-given talent to the piano perfectionist he became.

Fred was graduated from Sul Ross in 1950 with bachelor of music and bachelor of science degrees. That fall he began teaching in a small studio in Odessa. On December 21 of that year, he married Nancy Marian Kuykendall, an English teacher in the Odessa Public Schools, at the First Presbyterian Church in Odessa. In 1957, their son, John Frederic, was born in Fort Stockton.

While attending Texas Tech, he had enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve; he was called to active duty in the summer of 1951. He had studied aviation and aeronautics while attending Schreiner and had hoped to go into the Navy Air Corps, but a vision problem prevented that. Instead he was assigned to Little Creek Naval Base in Norfolk, Virginia, where he was appointed to Special Services as Chaplain's Aide and organist for all the Protestant Church services at Little Creek Base. He was ship's organist for all sea duty/wartime exercises.

During his Navy term, he was asked to participate in an organist-for-a-Sunday program, and played at several large churches in that area of the East Coast.

At the conclusion of his Navy obligations, and at the request of his parents, he and Nancy returned to Fort Stockton to assist with the family Abstract business. Eventually he returned to teaching and built and managed the Fine Arts Studios. He retired from teaching some time after his father's death and shortly thereafter assumed management of Ellyson real estate interests. He was knowledgeable in the mechanics of piano construction and became adept as a piano technician.

Fred died May 4, 2007, in his home. Survivors are wife Nancy, son John Frederic and his wife Sondra, Carlsbad, New Mexico; grandsons Nathan, Cody and Steven, all of New Mexico and a sister, Joan Ellyson Neely, Houston.

Johnny Escareno, Roswell, NM

Johnny Escareno, Roswell, NM, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. He was 56 years old. He was born September 15, 1950, in Fort Stockton to Manuel T. and Julia Yharte Escareno.

Johnny moved to Artesia, NM, in 1990 from California and then to Roswell, NM, in 1995. He was a tire technician for Lykins Tire and was of the Catholic denomination. He loved to tinker with old cars, collect hats, and woodwork.

His father preceded him in death.

He is survived by his son Levi Escareno, Carson City, Nev.; his mother, Julia Y. Escareno, Artesia, NM; his brothers Adan Escareno and wife, Emma, Artesia; Manuel Escareno, Austin; Efrain Escareno, Modesto, Calif.; and Danny Escareno and wife, Christina, Austin; and his sister, Eva Ramirez and husband, Joe, Fort Stockton. Also surviving him are numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Woodbine Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Jimmy Rivera Escajeda

Jimmy Rivera Escajeda, Seminole, died Monday, May 21, 2007, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was 52 years old. He was born December 31, 1954 in Fort Stockton to Sebero and Petra Escajeda.

Jimmy and Elsa Luna were united in marriage December 31, 2000, in Seminole. He was a member of the Primera Iglesia Bautista, a former member of the Los Camaradas Motorcycle Club, a pipe fitter and worked for Amerada Hess & Ref-Chem in Seminole.

His parents preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Elsa Luna, Seminole; his sons, John Joe Escajeda, Odessa; and Jimmy Terrance Escajeda, Amarillo; his daughters, Jayme Escajeda, Odessa; Wyvon Escajeda Allen and Yvonna Escajeda, both of Amarillo; and his stepchildren, Oscar Grado and Daniella Diab, both of Dallas. He is also survived by his stepmother, Dominga Escajeda, Midland; his brothers, Armando Escajeda, Fort Stockton; Orlando Escajeda, Odessa; Cesar Escajeda, Midland; and Cookie Escajeda, Amarillo; and his sister, Mavis Escajeda, Midland.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 23, at the Primera Iglesia Bautista. Rev. Joe Sanchez officiated. Cremation followed with Combest-Miller Mortuary & Crematory, Lubbock. Services were under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Severo "Cookie" Escajeda

Severo "Cookie" Escajeda, 69, of Fort Stockton, a retired maintenance supervisor at Firestone Test Track, died Friday, March 20, 1998, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. tonight at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. Jim Chaumont officiating. Burial will be at East Hill Cemetery in Fort Stockton. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.

He was born in Oakland, Calif., and he was a U.S. Marine. He was Catholic.

SURVIVORS: Wife, Dominga Escajeda of Fort Stockton; sons, Orlando Escajeda of Odessa, Jimmy Escajeda, Armando Escajeda, Cookie Escajeda and Cesar Escajeda, all of Fort Stockton; daughter, Maris Escajeda of Midland; brothers, Antonio Escajeda of Pomona, Calif. and Lupe Escajeda of Van Horn; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

Santos R. Esparza

Santos R. Esparza, 88, of Fort Stockton, a retired crew supervisor for Pecos County Precinct 4, died Thursday, June 4, 1998, at his residence. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Friday at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery . Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.

He was born in Fort Stockton and was a lifelong resident. He was Catholic.

Survivors: Wife, Natividad Esparza of Fort Stockton; sons, Isaac Esparza of San Antonio, Israel Esparza of Phoenix, Santos Esparza Jr. of Dallas, Alberto Esparza of Fort Stockton, Abelardo Esparza of Odessa; daughters, Elva Acosta of Lovington, N.M., Elvida Urias of Fort Stockton, Estella Juarez of Kermit, Eva Levario of Phoenix, Tina Esparza of Oxnard, Calif.; sister, Paula Rey of Imperial; 31 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren

Felicitas Perez Escamilla

Felicitas Perez Escamilla, 72, of Fort Stockton, a homemaker, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, in Fort Stockton. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Sister Mariam Tracey. Rosary was said Friday at Fort Stockton Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at St. Agnes Cemetery . Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.

She was born in Sanderson and moved to Fort Stockton in 1963. She was a Catholic.

SURVIVORS: Daughters, Lillian Subia of Fort Stockton, Mickie Nunez of Bryan, Patty Garcia of El Paso, Sandra Teran of Houston; brothers, Paul Torres of Alto Loma, Calif., Robert Torres of Austin; sisters, Maria Vega of El Paso, Nettie Gonzales of Fort Stockton, Alice Huard of Leander, Elena Seiber of Escondido, Calif.; and eight grandchildren.

Harvey W. Elam Jr

Harvey W. Elam Jr, 79, of Fort Stockton, a farmer, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, in Fort Stockton. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at East Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Skip Hill officiating. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.

He was born in Faben and moved to Fort Stockton in 1962. He was Baptist.

Survivors: Wife, Anna Elam of Fort Stockton; daughters, Claudia Burnett of Odessa, Sandy Clay of Dunn; brother, John Melton of Las Cruces, N.M.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren

W. T. Evans, Sheffield Man, Dies (1957)

Standard-Times News Service

SHEFFIELD-William Thadious Evans, 78, of Sheffield died at his home here at 9:25 p.m. Saturday after an illness of 11 years.

Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Sheffield Church of Christ with burial in Sheffield Cemetery under direction of Cody Funeral Home of Ozona.

Mr. Evans was born in Williamson County Jan. 19, 1879. He married the former Miss Bertha Scott of Sheffield in 1916. He had lived in Pecos County since he was a young man.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Calvin and Gene Evans,both of Sheffield, and Alvin Evans of Iraan;, two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Wilson of Sheffield and Mrs. Willie Lancaster of Fort Stockton;, one brother, Evan Evans of Ozona; one sister, Mrs. Iva Stone of Del Rio, and nine grandchildren.

(Parents of W.T. Evans were: James Knox Polk Evans & Amanda Eliza Coursey Evans)

Submitted by Frankie Marshall

Claude Eugene Everett, Sr

Claude Eugene Everett, Sr., age 81, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 at his residence in Odessa, Ector County, Texas. He was born Thursday, March 11, 1926 in Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas to William Washington and Anna (Ward) Everett. Claude served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Army. December 3, 1954, he married the love of his life, Gladys Ridgway. Together they raised four children. Previously Snyder residents, they moved to Odessa in 1986.

Mr. Everett was a rancher. He worked at Five Star Diesel in Odessa for ten years. He was an old cowboy who loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time in the Davis Mountains. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Those left to cherish his love and memories include his wife: Gladys Everett of Odessa; three sons: Lane Everett, Gene Everett, and Clay Everett, all of Odessa; one daughter: Beth Aaron of Ft. Stockton; two sisters: Irene Roberts of Ft. Stockton and Margie Haynes of Monahans; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Claude was preceded in death by his parents: William and Anna Everett; four brothers and one sister.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm, Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at East Hill Cemetery in Ft. Stockton with Brother Felix Kneupper officiating. Services are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel of West Odessa.

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