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Martha Beth Banner, 71, passed away on September 27, 2020. Viewing services and Memorial will be held all day on Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd at 10:00 AM, respectfully, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.Marty was born Martha Beth Hamlin (Vessel) on September 25th, 1949 in Amarillo, TX the only child to Florine and stepfather W.O. Vessel. Marty is survived by her husband, Greg Banner and three children: Brian Walker, Chassi Hardin, and Covan Banner; stepchildren John Russ-Banner, Katherine Barbaree, Stephen Banner, and Barbara Banner Domingo. She was also "Grammy" to Leandra, Mariah, Dylan, Keyli, and Brandon, and Grandmother to Brett, Aidan, Braddock, Kai, and Kailyn. Marty was also blessed to be the Great-Grandmother to Bentley, Raelynn, Madilynn, Mason, Kai, Noah, Jaden, Artemis, Kyler, Ava, and Sadie.Marty discovered a passion for expressing herself through art and music early in life and dutifully practiced painting and the piano. A talented pianist, Marty would find the opportunity to spread love, compassion, thoughtfulness, and excitement through music during the entirety of her life. Her desire to capture moments in painting led her to create lovely canvases cherished by her family and admired by her friends. Marty's enthusiasm for experiencing all life had to offer led her to frequently travel abroad and her love for all things Creole was well known to family and friends.On October 4, 1992 Marty married Greg Banner, a marriage that provided the foundation for 28 years of wonderful memories surrounded by family and friends. Both Greg and Marty's selflessness and boundless love for one another guided their family as it continued to grow much like the lush and verdant garden Marty so favored.Even in her later years Marty continued to contribute to the community. She was involved in the Camp Fire CSA afterschool program teaching music, was a member of the Music Teachers Guild, The Opera Guild, played piano at the Music City Mall in Odessa, Volunteered with Summer Mummers in Midland, was an accompanist to music students in UIL, and provided music services to several churches in the Midland area. Marty's powerful personality, witty sense of humor, and enthusiasm for life will be missed by family, friends, and the community.In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the charitable organization of your choice.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

(Published by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland, TX)

Martha married J.D. Walker [Group Sheet]

1. B.D. Walker

Martha married L.L. Gilmore [Group Sheet]

1. C.B. Gilmore

Martha married B.M. Pouchelon [Group Sheet]

Martha married J.M. Webb [Group Sheet]

Martha married G.G. Banner [Group Sheet]

1. C.L. Banner

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BIG SPRING - Irlie L. Bardwell, 67, of Big Spring died at 1:15 a.m. Monday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Big Spring. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle Funeral Home.

Born July 4, 1913, in Atoka, Okla., he was retired from the U.S. Army.

Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Lockner of England, Francille Kirk of Trent, and Teresa Riddle of Abilene; a son, Larry of Abilene; two brothers, Otis of Durant, Okla., and Leroy of Lubbock; four sisters, Kathleen Grider, Irene Grider, and Ethel Kropp, all of Durant, and Elizabeth of Amarillo; and five grandchildren.

(Published in The Abilene Reporter News on December 2, 1980)



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BIG SPRING - Graveside services for Irlie L. Bardwell, 67, of Midland were to be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Trinity Memorial Park under the direction of Nalley-Pickle Funeral Home. He died Sunday in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Big Spring.

He was born July 4, 1913, in Atoka, Okla. He was retired from the United States Army.

Bardwell is survived by a son, Larry Bardwell of Abilene; three daughters, Sharon Lockner of England, Francille Kirk of Trent and Teresa Riddle of Abilene; two brothers, Otis Bardwell of Durant, Okla., and Leroy Bardwell of Lubbock; four sisters, Kathleen Grider, Irene Grider and Ethel Cropp, all of Durant, Okla., and Elizabeth Rousser of Amarillo; and five grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American on December 3, 1980)

Irlie married Flora Arine Hamlin 22 Mar 1949, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA. Flora (daughter of Robert David Hamlin, Sr. and Martha Eddie Burleson) was born 15 Jul 1919, Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, USA; died 6 Jun 2009, Midland, Midland County, Texas, USA; was buried , Resthaven North Cemetery - Midland, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Florine Vessel, 89 of Midland, died Saturday, June 6. Services are pending with Ellis Funeral Home.

(Published in The Midland Reporter-Telegram on June 7, 2009)



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Florine Hamlin Vessel Florine Hamlin Vessel, beloved mother of Martha "Marty" Banner, left this earth on Saturday morning, June 6, 2009 with her daughter at her side. To those lucky enough to meet her, she always had a smile on her face and humor in her heart.

Florine Hamlin was born July 15, 1919 in Dawson County, Texas to Robert David Hamlin and Martha Eddy Hamlin. She was the fifth of seven children. The family moved to Midland in 1924. Florine was a graduated of Midland High School. After attending Ross Secretarial School, she worked for George Abell for ten years and Glass and Myrick Insurance for twenty years. In 1952, she married Bill "W.O." Vessel. He preceded her in death in March, 1987. She enjoyed a Christian life and lived faithfully as a true and dedicated Christian. Florine loved her many nieces and nephews and enjoyed making salt water taffy, divinity and other sweets to share with them. She loved her garden and canning black-eyed peas which were the mainstay of her family traditions. Florine loved to entertain her relatives who came to visit often. She liked to ride the many horses her husband and daughter traded for so often and thought they were terrible to keep trading the horses she had grown attached to. Later in life, Florine enjoyed fishing, cooking, and going to their lake house at Colorado City Lake. She had a fondness for Parakeets and Siamese Cats. Florine collected miniature cats, which were allover her home.

Florine was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, H. "Bud", John, R.D., Clyde and Harry; and sisters, Lily and Marie.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Martha Banner and husband Greg; three grandchildren, Brian Walker, Chassi Hardin and husband Kevin, Covan Banner; five great-grandchildren, Leandra Gilmore, Mariah Gilmore, Dylan Gilmore, Keyli and Brandon Ho; sister-in-law, Chris Hamlin and her children, Susan , Tony Hamlin and his wife Becky; nieces, Ialee Turner and husband Walter and their children, Clay, Kaylynn and Suzanne and her daughters, Cody and Mandy all of Midland, Nancy and Robert Taylor and their daughter ,Christy and many other loving relatives.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Midland and Trinity Haven for their support and care. They are thankful for the many friends from Westside Church of Christ who loved her and ministered to her, who were saddened at her passing but rejoice for her new life in heaven. Praise the Lord!

The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bob Porterfield officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park North. A reception for family and friends will follow at West Side Church of Christ.

Pallbearers will be Covan Banner, Brian Walker, Tony Hamlin, Kevin Hardin, Jim Lorenz and Clay Turner. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Williams, Don Mitchell, Eldon Reams, Wilbur Harkness, and Jim Powell.

The printed poem, "Your Face Speaks" was written by Mark Mercer who dedicated it to Florine for her spirit and kindheartedness in thinking of helping others after Bill died. She lived a life that anyone would be proud of and that her family looked up to.

You don't have to tell
How you live each day
You don't have to say
If you work or you play
A tried true barometer
Serves in its place
However you live it
Will show in your face.
The false, the deceit
That you bear in your heart
Will not stay inside
Where it first got its start
For sinew and blood
Are a thin veil of lace
What you bear in your heart
You wear in your face.
If you life is unselfish
If for others you live
For not what you get
But how much you can give
If you live close to God
In His infinite grace
You don't have to show it,
It shows in your face.

Thank you for being there for us so many times. What would our family be without you and all of the West Kentucky members that have shown what being a Christian is all about. Thank you to West Side Church of Christ members where Florine worshipped and loved so many of her brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church members, St. Paul's Angelican Church, and First Baptist Church for keeping the faith with our family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.

(Published in The Midland Reporter-Telegram from June 9 to June 10, 2009)

Robert married Martha Eddie Burleson 22 Jul 1902, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, USA. Martha was born 7 Jul 1884, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 18 Feb 1974, Midland, Midland County, Texas, USA; was buried 20 Feb 1974, Resthaven Memorial Park - Midland, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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MIDLAND (Staff) - Services for Martha Hamlin, 89, of Midland, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Tennessee and A Streets Church of Christ with burial in the Resthaven Memorial Park directed by Newnie W. Ellis Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hamlin died late Monday at her residence following a one-week illness.

Mrs. Hamlin, who was born July 7, 1884, in Comanche County, married R. D. Hamlin in 1902. They moved to Midland in 1924 from Lamesa. He died in 1962.

Mrs. Hamlin was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include four sons, Harry Hamlin and H. H. Hamlin, both of Midland, O. C. Hamlin of Amarillo and R. D. Hamlin of Lakewood, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. P. P. McGee of Colorado City and Mrs. W. O. Vessel of Midland; a sister, Mrs. Joe Winters of Merkel; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American on February 19, 1974)

Harry married Cynthia Luvenia Langston 11 Feb 1867, Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas, USA. Cynthia (daughter of Henry Singleton Langston and Cynthia Harlin Walker) was born 28 Sep 1846, Osage Township, Benton County, Arkansas, USA; died 21 Mar 1922, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, USA; was buried , Oakland Cemetery - Duster, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]