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Doris June Gage TOMBALL Doris June Gage, 84, passed away September 5, 2025. Born July 4, 1941, in Mingus, Texas, she worked in the medical field in Odessa before moving to South Texas to be near family. She is survived by her husband, Jack; daughters, Tammy Jackson and Tina Harrell (Bryce); grandchildren, Cole and Troy (Mikaela); great - grandchildren, Blakely Elizabeth and Jonathan Bryce; as well as siblings, nieces, and nephews. A family and friends gathering will be held September 15, 2025, from 2 - 5 p.m. at Klein Funeral Home, Tomball.

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Ronnie James Newsom ODESSA, TX Ronnie James Newsom of Odessa, TX went to heaven on Thursday, August 28. He was born on June 30, 1955, in Odessa, TX to Samuel James Newsom and Myrl Newsom. He began his career as a motorcycle policeman for the city of Odessa. He then moved on to Sun Oil. He finished out his career with Rexene and stayed there through all the name changes for 30 years. This is where he received his nickname, Noose, from his best friend Ron Crawford. He enjoyed woodworking and the outdoors, especially fishing. Ronnie's entire life was focused on his wife and children. Ronnie is survived by his wife of 45 years, Suzi Newsom, his son, Chad Maxwell and wife Shelly, daughters, Chey Cabaness and husband Cliff and Chelsea Doverspike and husband Daniel. He has six grandchildren, Sara and husband Justin, Noah, Carimie and husband Tell, Jace, Richlyn and Jaylee James. His four great grandsugars are Gwendolyn, Olivia, Mazlee and Pozee. Also leaving behind is his bloodhound Skeet. He is proceeded in death by his parents Samuel James Newsom, Myrl Newsom, and son - in law Richard Cummins. Ronnie always said, "Destination Heaven." A celebration of life was held on September 6, 2025, with his family.

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Mary (Chavarria) Gomez MANSFIELD God called home an angel named Mary Chavarria Gomez on September 6, 2025. She was born in Buena Vista, Texas on October 20, 1939 to Domingo and Agripina Chavarria. She married the love of her life Rosendo Lujan Gomez on February 13, 1955. She lived in Odessa, Texas for over 50 years with her husband and through their love for each other, they raised their family of five children. In 2008, they moved to Mansfield, Texas to be close to family. She is survived and will be dearly missed by daughters, Rachel Gomez, Irma Fisher (John), and son James Gomez (Anna); eight grandchildren, Michelle, Felicia, Sean, Shaunta, Jeremy, Tiffany, Jonathan and Mark Anthony. She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of great - grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Rosendo Gomez; sons Rene Gomez of Mansfield, Texas and Mark Gomez of Odessa, Texas; parents Domingo and Agripina Chavarria; brother Helijadro Chavarria, and sisters Simona Jimenez, Crispina "Pina" Jaquez, Dominga Primera, Juliana Heredia. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am Saturday September 20, 2025, at Ector County Cemetery, Rose Hill section.

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