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Nov –Dec Obits 2006
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Obits for Wednesday November 01, 2006
Patsy R. Cole
FRY - BARTLETT FUNERAL HOME
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
LAWN - Patsy R. Cole, 72, died Sunday, October 29, 2006, in an Abilene hospital.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2006, in Lawn Baptist Church, with
Reverend Price Mathieson officiating. Burial will be in Dewey Cemetery, directed by Fry Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., today at the funeral
home.
Patsy was born September 19, 1934, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Arthur and Gladys Ellis
Handley. She was a 9-1/2 year veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving in Hawaii, Germany, and
the Pentagon. While in Hawaii she married Frankie L. Cole on October 12, 1962. The couple
recently celebrated their 44th anniversary. She was a member of Lawn Baptist Church and a
lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W. Post 6873 in Abilene.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Frankie L. Cole, Sr. of Lawn; two sons, Frankie L. Cole, Jr.
and wife Gwen of Orland Park, Illinois, and James Cole and wife Denise of Lawn; two
daughters, Tamria Cody and husband Dale of Milan, Tennessee, and Jessica Pelikan and
husband Jerry of St. Louis, Missouri; three brothers, Donald James Handley of Scottsdale,
Arizona, Robert Claton Handley of Russellville, Arkansas and Jerry Ellis Handley of
Florahome, Florida; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces,
nephews and other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, care of Eva Moreland, 1682 Hickory St.,
Abilene, Texas 79601.
FRY - BARTLETT FUNERAL HOME, TUSCOLA, TEXAS, 325-554-7404
Terry Teichelman Hubbard
TANKERSLEY FUNERAL HOME, STAMFORD
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
ABILENE, TEXAS -- Terry Faye Teichelman Hubbard, 56, of Abilene and formerly of
Sagerton, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2006 at an Abilene hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the Faith Lutheran
Church in Sagerton with Rev. Curtis Baker officiating.
Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley
Funeral Home of Stamford.
Terry was born December 15, 1949 in Haskell to Eugene and Amanda Teichelman. She was
raised in the Sagerton area and graduated from Stamford High School in 1968. She was a
member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Sagerton and was employed as a secretary with
Human Resources. She married John C. Hubbard in 1980.
She is survived by her father and step mother, Eugene and Adela Teichelman of Sagerton; 2
brothers, Larry Teichelman and wife Sara of Abilene and Billy Teichelman and wife Kellye of
Stamford; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by
her mother, Amanda Teichelman and her husband John.
The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 until 7 p.m.
Bernice M. McNutt
McCOY FUNERAL HOME, ASPERMONT
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
ASPERMONT -- Bernice M. McNutt 93 went to be with her Lord Monday, October 30, 2006 at
a Justin, Texas Nursing Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at Peacock
Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Brian Burgess with burial to follow in the Aspermont
Cemetery under the care and direction of McCoy Funeral Home of Aspermont.
Mrs. McNutt was born on June 24, 1913. She married John McNutt on November 3, 1934 in
Swenson, Texas. She was a member of Peacock Baptist Church and a longtime Stonewall
County Resident.
Survivors include: one son, Ronnie McNutt and wife Sue of Justin; two sisters, Nancy Norris
of Odessa and Mary Jo Davenport of Lubbock; grandchildren, Tammy McNutt of Justin,
Texas, and Cary McNutt and wife Terri of Ponder; great-grandchildren, Marley, Colby and
Cooper of Ponder.
Pallbearers will be: Syl Godfrey, John Ray Godfrey, Buddy McNutt, Gary McNutt, Jackie Don
Parker, and Kenneth Parker. Honorary pallbearer will be Harold McNutt.The family requests
memorials be made to the Peacock Baptist Church.
Jeanetta Wyatt Ray
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Jeanetta Wyatt Ray, 59, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2006, at a local hospital.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Burial will
follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, directed by Abilene Funeral Home.
Jeanetta was born on February 3, 1947, in Abilene and lived here all her life. She had
worked for Texas Instruments and the Abilene State School.
She is survived by: a sister, Henrietta Wyatt of Abilene.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Donald Ray Lyons; and four sisters,
Lea Etta Wyatt, Bea Etta Wyatt, Joyce Sulton and Linda Marie Wyatt.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at abilenefuneralhome.com
Claudia Brower Schauer
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Claudia Schauer, 78, died Sunday, October 29, 2006 at Windcrest Alzheimer's Care Center.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral
Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday,
November 3, 2006 at the Spring Hill Cemetery, near her birth place, close to Snyder,
Oklahoma. Daryl Terry will officiate.
Claudia was born on February 25, 1928 at the family farm in rural Oklahoma to Joseph
Newton and Ida Childress Newton. She married Paul John Brower in 1948 in Wichita Falls,
Texas. Mr. Brower passed away in 1966. Claudia later married Max Schauer, who provided
her with 29 years of loyal companionship.
Claudia was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. She loved to sew and cook.
She was a beautiful woman and took particular joy in dancing until the very end of her life.
She brought happiness and joy to all who knew her. It was quiet a party and we all will miss
her.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida; her father, Joe; her first husband, Paul; her
mother-in-law, Grace; her son John, and her grandson, Josh.
Claudia is survived by her husband Max of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; one son Paul Brower and his
wife Regina of Abilene; one step-son Mitch Schauer and his wife Cindy of Los Angeles,
California; two brothers, Joe Newton of Snyder, Oklahoma and Johnny Newton of
Indiahoma, Oklahoma; two sisters, Lea Young of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mabel Harrison of
Eureka Springs, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Jason and Matthew Brower; three stepgrandchildren, Robert, Stacey and Chelsea Schauer; and one great-granddaughter Lilly
Brower. She will be missed, as well, by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorials may be made in honor of Claudia Brower Shauer to the Alzheimer's Association,
241 Pine Street, Suite 1-C, Abilene, Texas 79601 or to Windcrest Care Center, 6050
Hospital Drive, Abilene, Texas 79606.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com
Zena Simpson
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
GORMAN -- Zena Simpson, age 92, of Gorman, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at
the Comanche County Medical Center.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Church of Christ in Gorman with Larry
Stogsdill officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Simpson was born January 7, 1914 in Gorman to John Thomas Brightwell and Minnie
(Blair) Brightwell. She married William "Bill" Simpson on December 30, 1931 in Gorman. He
preceded her in death in June 1968. Zena worked at the Gorman School cafeteria, Frossards
Dept. Store and later Lasater's Dept. Store for many years. She had lived in Gorman all of
her life. She was a faithful member of the Gorman Church of Christ.
Survivors include: two sons, Billy Earl Simpson and wife, Francis of Gorman, Jack Simpson
and wife, Becky of Brownville; one sister, Johnnie Hoover of Abilene; seven grandchildren,
eight great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and four sisters.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Foster Children's Home in Stephenville.
Pallbearers will be Don Laminack, Corkey Brown, Freddie Rodgers, Nathan Files, Ronnie
Love and Max Pierce.
HIGGINBOTHAM FUNERAL HOME, GORMAN, TEXAS, 254-734-2272
Death Notices 11.01.06 November 1, 2006
Ima Jean Baker
Lamesa - Ima Jean Baker, 78, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. Services are 10 a.m. today at
the Second Baptist Church. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Colorado City Cemetery directed
by Branon Funeral Home.
Imogene Procter Hale
STEPHENVILLE - Imogene Procter Hale, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Thursday at Lacy Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Huckabay Cemetery. Visitation is
6x968 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Clara Jean Houx
FORT WORTH - Clara Jean Houx, 77, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Friday in the Western Hills Baptist Church in Fort Worth, 8500 Chapin Rd. Burial follows at 3
p.m. in the New Gordon Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Strawn.
Visitation is 7 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home in Strawn.
Robbie Jennings
Robbie Jennings, 67, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Services are pending with North's
Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Grady Lackey
DUBLIN - Grady Lackey, 79, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. Memorial services are 2 p.m.
Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Stephenville, directed by Lacy Funeral Home of
Stephenville.
Aubrey C. Stewart
BROWNWOOD - Aubrey C. Stewart, 93, formerly of May, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006.
Services are pending with Heartland Funeral and Cremation Services of Early.
Beverly Swenson
Stamford - Beverly Jane Swenson, 84, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Funeral services are
pending with Tankersley Funeral Home.
Ida Williams
CROSS PLAINS - Ida Williams, 87, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Services are pending with
Higginbotham Funeral Home.
Linda Willis
Linda Willis, 59, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, at an Abilene medical center.
Arrangements are pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Obits for Thursday November 02, 2006
Daniel O. Gonzales
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Daniel O. Gonzales, 44 of Abilene, Texas died on Thursday, October 26, 2006.
Daniel was born on January 28, 1962 in Odessa, Texas, the son of Lupe Gonzales. Daniel
received his Bachelors Associates Degree in Ministry in May of 1996, and his Masters Degree
in Counseling and Human Development in December of 2000 from Hardin - Simmons
University in Abilene, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, David Gonzales and Richard (Indio) Mirelez.
He is survived by: his mother, Lupe Gonazles of San Angelo Texas, a daughter, Grace
Danielle Gonzales, a son, Christopher Stokes, a granddaughter, Jozlynn Alexis Love
Gonzales all of Abilene, Texas; seven brothers, Israel Gonzales of San Angelo, Texas,
Lorenzo Morrison of Espanola, NM., Robert Olivarez of San Antonio, Texas, Joe Lara of
Albuquerque, NM., Joe and Pascual Mirelez, of Abilene, and Ramiro Mirelez of Kaufman,
Texas; two sisters, Sylvia Perez of Leaky, Texas and Diana Lopez of Kaufman, Texas. Also
many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the Iglesia
Bautista Ambler, 2150 Park Street, Abilene, Texas, with the Reverend Eleazar (Charles)
Maciel officiating.
Family and friends will be received at 1602 N. 16th Street, Abilene, Texas.
Alfred Loyd Hooper
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Alfred Loyd Hooper, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at a local nursing center.
Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday at Abilene Funeral Home Chapel of Hope. Burial will
follow in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Abilene Funeral Home.
Mr. Hooper was born October 16, 1920, in De Leon, Texas to Hiram and Grace Hooper. He
had been a resident of Abilene since the 1960’s. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
Survivors include a daughter, Janice Ruth Walker of Hawley; two sisters, Arma McClure of
Lawton, Oklahoma and Louise Ellison of Abilene; and numerous grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Mr. Hooper was preceded in death by his first wife, Lora Riggs Hooper; his second wife,
Billie Jo Hooper; two sons, Roger Don Hooper and Kenneth Ray Hooper; a daughter, Carolyn
Michelle Hooper; two brothers, Millard "Bardo" Hooper and Garland Hooper; and a sister,
Mildred Clements.
A visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.abilenefuneralhome.com.
Robbie Jennings
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Robbie Jennings, 67, of Abilene passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Central Baptist Church with Dr. Herb Wood
officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at
North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St.
Mrs. Jennings was born June 11, 1939, in Merkel, Texas to Morris and Lorene Goode. She
was a graduate of Noodle High School. She married Paul Jennings March 26, 1959 in
Longworth, Texas. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church, VFW Post 6873
Auxiliary and AFSA Chapter 1056 A. She was a very loving wife, sister, Mother, Miss Judy
and a friend to everyone she met. She loved her family, crocheting, hobbies and her cat
Patches.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one son.
She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Paul; one son, Tommy Jennings of San
Angelo; One daughter, Kelly Pfund and husband Steve of St. Louis, Missouri; Three sisters;
Peggy Robberson of Euless, Texas, Dorothy Bacon of Abilene and Sue Sue Brown of Tye;
Two brothers, Sonny Goode of Abilene and Jerry Goode of Merkel; seven grandchildren and
many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to: Day Nursery of Abilene 650
Cedar, Abilene, Texas or Central Baptist Church 3232 Grape St. Abilene, Texas 79603.
Online condolences may be made at: www.northsfuneralhome.com.
Beverly Jane Swenson
Tankersley Funeral Home
Thursday, November 02, 2006
STAMFORD -- Beverly Jane Swenson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at her
home in Stamford. Graveside funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the Bethel
Lutheran Cemetery in Ericksdahl with Rev. Stan Leaf and Rev. Pete Weist officiating and
under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.
Beverly was born January 27, 1922 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Roy and Mary Davey. She
married Carl Swenson on July 21, 1945 in Arlington, VA and moved to Stamford, TX. She
was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Ericksdahl, a member of the Stamford Lady
Golfers Association, the Texas Cowboy Reunion Old-timers Association, and the Stamford
Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She went to work for Swenson Land and Cattle Co. in
1970 and retired in 2002.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Carla Gentry and husband David of El Paso, TX, and Christy
Kreger and husband Fred of Prosper, TX, 1 sister, Eileen Case of Redlands, CA, 7
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorials are sent to: Hospice-Stamford
Memorial Hospital, P. O. Box 911, Stamford, TX 79553.
Death Notices 11.02.06 November 2, 2006
Floyd Lee Ballard
COMANCHE - Floyd Lee Ballard, 67, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Graveside services are 2
p.m. today in Oakwood Cemetery, directed by Comanche Funeral Home.
Travis Barnes
STEPHENVILLE - Travis Barnes, 81, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Friday
at Seventh Day Adventist Church, with burial following in West End Cemetery, directed by
Stephenville Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
George Marvin Becker
BIG SPRING - George Marvin Becker, 80, of San Marcos, formerly of Big Spring, died
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood
Chapel, with burial following in Trinity Memorial Park.
Lillian Fletcher
BROWNWOOD - Lillian Fletcher, 76, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006. Services are pending
with Netherton Funeral Home.
James Thomas Gonzalez
HASKELL - James Thomas Gonzalez, 25, of Knox City, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Rosary
will be held at 7:15 p.m. today at St. George Catholic Church. Funeral Mass is 2 p.m. Friday
at the church, with burial following in Willow Cemetery, directed by Holden McCauley
Funeral Home.
Tina Olene (Power) Harris
BALLINGER - Tina Olene (Power) Harris, 91, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Services are 1
p.m. Saturday at Seventh St. Baptist Church, with burial following in Old Runnels Cemetery,
directed by Lange Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Robert 'Bob' McClure
Robert McClure, 85, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Monday
at First Baptist Church Chapel, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo
Gap Road.
Richard Douglas Perry
Richard Douglas Perry, 86, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at
Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, with burial following in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home.
Aubrey C. Stewart
EARLY - Aubrey C. Stewart, 93, of Brownwood, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Services are
1:30 p.m. Friday at Heartland Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Lost Creek
Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Fred Torres Jr.
Fred Torres Jr., 51, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at
Community Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 1443 N. 2nd St.
Linda Willis
Linda Willis, 59, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at
Highland Church of Christ, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
Obits for Friday November 03, 2006
James Bushue
Freese Funeral Home
Friday, November 03, 2006
SAINT JOSEPH, IL -- James Bushue, age 65 of Abilene, Texas passed away at 11:27 A.M.
Thursday at his parents home in Urbana.
Memorial services will be held at his parents home, 1497 CR 1950E, Urbana on Sunday
November 5, 2006 from 2-6 P.M. Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, IL is
in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bushue was born August 7, 1941 at Ivesdale, IL, the son of William F. and Eileen
Gallagher Bushue. He married Kay Whelchel on October 19, 1996. She survives.
Also surviving: His Mother, Eileen Welch and step-Father Jim Welch of Urbana; one son,
Everett Bushue of Atwater; three stepdaughters, Tammy Calhoun of Abilene, Texas, Tanja
Miller of Abilene, Texas, Teena Lowe of Las Vegas, NV; one stepson Shane Duncan of
Abilene, Texas; three Grandchildren; one great-grandson; six step-grandchildren; two
sisters: Linda Emily of Bosie, ID, Sandra Waller of Urbana.
He was preceded by his father.
Mr. Bushue was a heavy equipment operator for 30 years retiring in 2005. Memorials can be
made to Carle Hospice.
Deivah Ritter Lepard
Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home
Friday, November 03, 2006
ANSON – Deivah Ritter Lepard, 86, died Thursday, November 2, 2006, at Anson General
Hospital. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2006, at the First Baptist
Church with Rev. Ron Brown officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by
Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home.
Born May 8, 1920, near Anson, Deivah was the daughter of the late John William and Bertha
(Thomas) Ritter. She grew up in and around Anson and married W. C. (Bill) Lepard
September 3, 1940. They were married 57 years and worked side by side in their business,
Bill Lepard Oil Company. Bill preceded her in death July 15, 1997.
Deivah was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Anson where she taught a
children’s Sunday school class and sang in the Senior Adult Choir. She was chosen as
Anson High School coming home queen in 1998 and was a 54 year member of the Order of
the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by one sister (Jesse) and three brothers (Pete, Jack, and Alvis
“Tex― Ritter).
She is survived by her son, Randy Lepard (and wife, Louann), a granddaughter, Vanessa
(and husband, Dr. Allen McDonald), and their children, Hays and Bailey; one sister, Kitty
Ritter Adkins (and husband, Luther) of Arlington; two sisters-in-law, Margie Ritter of Hamlin
and Lou Ritter Stovall of Abilene; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mitch Hall, Larry Hall, Steve Blankenship, John Garza, Keith Gilbert, and
David Baucum.
Robert "Bob" McClure
Friday, November 03, 2006
Robert "Bob" Doggett McClure, 85, died Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in a local hospital.
Memorial services will be at 1:00 pm. on Monday, November 6 in the First Baptist Church
Chapel, with Dr. Phil Christopher officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of The
Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Bob was born on February 20, 1921 in Memphis, Tennessee to Robert Eugene and Blanche
(Doggett) McClure. He graduated from Little Rock High School in Arkansas. After graduating
from Southern Methodist University, Bob joined the United States Army Air Corp from which
he served from 1941 to 1945. While in the Army Air Corp, Bob was cited for Meritorious
Service. September 7, 1946, Bob married Juanita Mae Red in Denton, Texas. The couple
moved to Abilene in February of 1947. He was co-owner of McClure Furniture Company,
with his wife, for sixteen years. Mr. McClure taught English for four years as a second
language in the Abilene Independent School District. He was on the original Board of
Directors for the West Texas Rehab Center and on the Board of Directors for Adult Literacy.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, Bible Study Fellowship and was a Prayer Works
Volunteer.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife on September 26, 2006; his parents, one son, Robert
Lee McClure, one brother and one sister. He is survived by his son Ken Nelson McClure of
Austin, Texas and his daughter-in-law, Robin McClure of Huntsville, Texas.
Bob wanted to thank the Good Lord for his wife Nita whom he was married to for 60 years.
He lived life to the fullest and the Lord was good to him. He was fortunate to have a Godly
Family and now he has gone to join his wife.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Richard Douglas Perry
Friday, November 03, 2006
Richard Douglas Perry, 86, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006, in a local hospital. Funeral
services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory,
with Salvation Army Major James Parrish officiating, Burial will follow in Cedar Hill
Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home.
Richard was born June 23, 1920 in Grayson County, Texas. His family moved from Grayson
County to Jones County and later moved to Abilene. Richard worked as a farm hand in
Jones County until joining the Army in 1941. While in the army, Richard and his brothers
were proudly known as “the fighting Perry brothers,― which included Richard and his
brothers Frank, Calvin, and Johnny Perry and also a brother-in-law, Leonard Turman, all of
Abilene. After his service in World War II, he moved to Abilene and married Francis May
Hewitt; she preceded him in 1990. Richard spent most of his life as a painting contractor
and was a member of VFW Post 2012.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Randy & Barbara Perry and Danny & Connie
Perry, all of Abilene; stepson & wife, Bill & Elaine Weeks of Tennessee; stepdaughter &
husband, Jan & Lee Thomas of Abilene; brother & wife, J. W. & Marvine Perry of Abilene;
and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews,
nieces, cousins and other family members.
John Wade Rimes
McCoy Funeral Home
Friday, November 03, 2006
John Wade Rimes, 86, passed away Thursday morning at an Aspermont Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Saturday at Central Baptist Church officiated by Dustin
Rimes with burial to follow in the Aspermont Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral
Home of Aspermont.
Mr. Rimes was a lifelong Stonewall County resident; he was a rancher and Farmer.
Survivors include: his wife, Juanita Rimes of Aspermont; Son John Henry Rimes & Wife
Karla of Aspermont; Daughter, Ann Scott & husband John of Midland; Grandchildren, Toyna
Cowger & husband Jim of San Antonio, Patrica Martinez & husband Moony of Midland,
Lonnie Rimes & wife Sharon of Celina, Texas, Dustin Rimes & Wife Elizabeth of Celina,
Texas, Gwen Berrones & husband Frank of England, Craig Smith & Wife Anette of
Aspermont, Will Smith & wife Mealine of Aspermont, Misty Fritzler & husband Bob of
Lewisville; Eight Great Grandchildren.
Ida Nell Williams
Friday, November 03, 2006
Ida Nell Williams, age 87, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at Abilene Regional
Medical Center in Abilene. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2006 at
the Higginbotham Chapel with Jim Senkel officiating; burial will follow in the Cross Plains
Memorial Cemetery.
She was born in Cross Plains, Texas to Wilbur Burdette and Carrie Belle (Tyson) Williams on
June 21, 1919. She graduated from Cross Plains high school and attended Texas Women's
University in Denton. She graduated with a Master's Degree and was an elementary art
education teacher before becoming an art education consultant for the Texas Education
Agency. Ida never married, but chose to teach school and touched many lives as a teacher.
She was a Presbyterian.
She is survived by her brother, Roger Williams of Cross Plains; sister Emma Jane Hopson of
Stratford, Texas; nephew, Robert Galloway and nieces, Vicki Cox, Beverly Thurman and
Julia White. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Linda Willis
Friday, November 03, 2006
Linda Willis, 59, died Monday, October 30, 2006, at an Abilene medical center. A memorial
service will be held at 2 pm Saturday at Highland Church of Christ with Terry St. Pierre and
Mark Hewitt officiating.
Born Joan Linda Boone on April 7, 1947, in Abilene, Linda was the daughter of Augustus
Chapman Boone, Jr. and Eva Mae (Smith) Boone. She graduated from Abilene High School
in 1958. She married James Williams in 1972; and later married Roy D. Willis (1984). Linda
had volunteered as a “Candy Striper― at Hendrick Medical Center and attended CNA
School at Coronado Nursing Center, where she worked for the next two years. She loved
music and singing and sang in the choir while attending Trinity Baptist Church. Linda was a
home health aide, working for Nurses Unlimited and Caprock Home Health Agency, and a
member of Highland Church of Christ. Linda also attended The Mission and Freedom
Fellowship Church.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Roy D. Willis of Abilene; son, John Williams & fiancée,
Nicole Carpenter of Abilene; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna & Darryl Montes of
Abilene, and Debra & Ryan Nickels of Redmond, Oregon; and two grandsons, Guy Williams
and Preston Adams.
Memorials may be made to Freedom Fellowship Church, 941 Chestnut, Abilene, TX 79605.
Death Notices 11.03.06 November 3, 2006
Wilma Louise Burkett
BROWNWOOD - Wilma Louise Burkett, 77, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Services are 11
a.m. Saturday at Victory Baptist Church, with burial following in Greenleaf Cemetery,
directed by Netherton Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Valton L. Cato
Valton L. Cato, 71, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday in
Fort Phantom Hill Cemetery, directed by Abilene Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the
family's residence, 2817 Beech Street.
Lillian Faye Fletcher
BROWNWOOD - Lillian Faye Fletcher, 76, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006. Services are 2
p.m. Saturday at Netherton Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is 8 a.m. Saturday until service
time.
Gloria Flores
Gloria Flores, 50, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Visitation is 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at North's
Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Robert Hill
COLORADO CITY - Robert Hill, 78, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Services are pending with
Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Louise Logsdon
COLORADO CITY - Louise Logsdon, 88, of Odessa, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Services
are 2 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, with burial following in Colorado City
Cemetery, directed by Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Sarah Traylor
BIG SPRING - Sarah Traylor, 85, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Services are 11 a.m.
Saturday at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, with burial following in Trinity Memorial Park,
directed by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Obits for Saturday November 04, 2006
Valton Len Cato
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Valton Len Cato, 71, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006, at a local hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Ft. Phantom Hill Cemetery,
directed by Abilene Funeral Home.
Mr. Cato was born September 27, 1935, in Electra, Texas and moved to Abilene in 1959. He
and Bobbie Brown were married in May of 1964. He worked in the Texas oil patch for a
number of years and 17 years at the Abilene Reporter News Circulation Department. Valton
will be missed by all. He loved his wife, his boys and his grandkids.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Cato of Abilene; three sons, Eric Len Cato of Sweetwater,
Aaron Cato and wife, Kristi of Abilene and Daniel Cato of Abilene; three brothers; three
sisters; three grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gloria Flores
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Gloria Flores, 50, of Merkel, Texas passed away Thursday, November 2,
2006.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father
Robert Bush officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, under the direction of
North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Mrs. Flores was born July 15, 1956, in Anson, Texas, to Bacilio and Lydia Olvera. She was a
very loving mother, grandmother, sister and a good friend to everyone she met. She loved
her family very much, and was the best grandmother any child could ask for.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and one brother.
She is survived by her loving children; Tommy Flores of Hamlin, Texas, Benny Flores of
Merkel, Texas and one daughter, Lorena Flores of Merkel, Texas. Seven brothers; Danny
Olvera, Ben Olvera, Margarito Olvera, Ramiro Olvera, Lupe Olvera, David Garcia and Ray
Garcia. Nine loving grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be made at: www.northsfuneralhome.com
Glen Irvin
Saturday, November 04, 2006
MERKEL -- Glen Irvin, 64, died Thursday, November 2, 2006 at a local hospital.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Merkel First Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy
Griffith officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home.
Glen was born November 8, 1941 in Merkel to Hollis Odell and Irene Moore Irvin. He
married Betty Crutchfield on November 1, 1979 in Abilene. Glen graduated from Noodle
High School and was a member of Merkel First Baptist Church. He owned Irvin Gulf Station
in Abilene, worked for West Texas Wholesale and was a self-employed welder for many
years. He also worked for Southside Baptist Church in maintenance. His hobbies were
woodcrafts and doing volunteer work at his church.
Survivors include his wife Betty Irvin of Merkel; 4 daughters, Kathryn James and husband
Dana of Merkel, Belinda Morris of Abilene, Gayle Register of Merkel, Kathy Schneider and
husband Kyle of Kerrville; 1 son, Henry Grant of Pasadena; 1 sister, Jeanne Current of San
Antonio; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Karen Dawkins.
STARBUCK FUNERAL HOME, MERKEL, TEXAS, 325-928-4711
J. W. Mathis
Saturday, November 04, 2006
J. W. Mathis, 67, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, went to be with
Jesus on Thursday, November 2, 2006. His death came after a valiant battle against cancer.
The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday in the First United Methodist Church of
Gordon, with the Rev. Jim Wright officiating, assisted by Rev. Shelly Brooks.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home in Strawn. Burial
will be in the New Gordon Cemetery.
He was born on September 26, 1939 in Olden, Texas to James and Helen Mathis. He joined
the army at the age of 16 and served in Germany. He met Marsa, the love of his life, and
they were married in July, 1958. J. W. started work with the Lone Star Gas Company on
March 16, 1959 and retired in 1997 after 38 years of employment. This began in 1959 in
Breckenridge, then in 1966 moved to Gordon, and then made supervisor in 1973, in Fox,
Oklahoma. In 1978, he returned to Jacksboro, Texas, moved again in 1993 to Irving, and
retired in 1995 in Eastland. After retiring from Lone Star Gas, he worked for TEPSCO until
2002. J. W. wanted all of his employees and co-workers to know how much he enjoyed
working with them throughout his career.
J. W. was then able to enjoy his family, farming, fishing, hunting and life in general.
His motto was "It's gotta get better" and we know that it did.
Survivors include Marsa, his loving wife of 48 years; son, Mike and wife Debra, of Mineral
Wells; daughter, Michelle Biddy of Palmer; grandsons, Breck (Pedro) and Gabe Mathis;
granddaughter, Maddie (Baby Girl) Biddy; beloved as a son and daughter, Rusty and
Luanne Pierce, of Frisco; his father, James (Red) Mathis of Amarillo; 3 brothers, Jim Mathis
of Lubbock, Bill Mathis of Laurel, Mississippi, and Jack Coleman and wife Mary of Gordon; 2
sisters, Betty Morris of Brownwood, and Sissy Crawley and husband Doug of Ranger; nieces
and nephews; mother-in-law, Irene Lee of Mineral Wells; and brothers and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by: mother, Helen Coleman and step-father, Lonnie; and fatherin-law, Dewey Lee; and brothers-in-law, Bill Lee and Stanley Morris.
The family wishes to thank all the doctors and the 3rd floor nurses and staff of Palo Pinto
General Hospital and the Hospice team for the exceptional love and care shown to J. W. and
our family during his illness.
Pallbearers include: Ray Ratliff, Ivy McMillan, Don Parish, Joe Harrison, Paul Ivy and David
Clack. Honorary pall bearers are J. W.'s former employees that "always helped carry the
load" in the office: Charlotte Brandenburg, Mary Ellen Cooper, Sandra Knoblock, Gloria
Smith, Linda Tuggle, Patty Woolam, and Kelly Knolls.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Eastland First Christian
Church and to the Senior Citizen Center of Mineral Wells, or to your favorite charity.
To all that loved J. W. , "Don't cry because its over, smile because it happened."
"Tractor", we will all miss you.
J.T. 'Sandy' Bartee
EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, STRAWN, TEXAS, 254-672-5231.
Death Notices 11.04.06 November 4, 2006
BURLESON - J. T. ''Sandy'' Bartee, 81, died Friday, September 29, 2006. Services were held
at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church of Burleson. Burial
was in Laurel Land Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Laurel Land Funeral
Home.
Claydene Bell
Claydene Bell, 88, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Arrangements are pending at The Hamil
Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Patricia Lanell Cooley
PROCTOR - Patricia Lanell Cooley, 66, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Graveside services are
11 a.m. Saturday in Proctor Cemetery under the direction of the Harrell Funeral Home of
Dublin.
Llewellyn 'Lou' Ganoe
Llewellyn ''Lou'' Ganoe, 81, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Highway 277 South. Burial will be in
Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Bernice J. Leveille Gillies
Bernice J. Leveille Gillies, 77, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Services are 9 a.m. Monday at
Our Lady of Grace Chapel at Dyess Air Force Base. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South,
followed by a rosary.
Esequiel Hernandez
BIG SPRING - Esequiel Hernandez, 83, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Services are pending at
Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Robert Hill
COLORADO CITY - Robert Hill, 78, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Services are 11 a.m.
Monday at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. in Lubbock City
Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Gloria Jean Johnson
Haskell - Gloria Jean Johnson, 56, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Graveside services are 3
p.m. Sunday in Willow Cemetery under the direction of Holden - McCauley Funeral Home.
Edwin Martin Lowe
Edwin Martin Lowe died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at First
Christian Church. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Verna Meeks
RANGER - Verna Meeks, 85, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Graveside services are 1 p.m.
Monday in Waylon Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Nancy Jean Garvey Parker
Nancy Jean Garvey Parker, 66, of Clyde, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Services are pending
with Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St.
Helen Jo Roberts
SNYDER - Helen Jo Roberts, 76, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday
at the 37th Street Church of Christ with burial to follow in Snyder Cemetery under the
direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.
Antonio B. Rodriguez Sr.
Antonio B. Rodriguez Sr., 88, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Arrangements are pending with
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Margaret Ellen Tabor
LUEDERS - Margaret Ellen Tabor, 48, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Graveside services are
10:30 a.m. Monday in Lueders Clear Fork Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at
Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home.
Fred Torres Jr.
Fred Torres Jr., 51, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at
Community Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 1443 N. 2nd St.
Obits for Sunday November 05, 2006
Claydene Bell
Dutton Funeral Home
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Claydene Bell, 88, passed away Friday, November 3, 2006 at a local hospital. The family will
receive friends during a visitation on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Hamil Family
Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, November 7,
2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Iowa Park, Texas, under the direction of
Dutton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.
Claydene was born on December 5, 1917 in Haskell County, Texas to Lonnie Albert and Evie
Francis (Watson) Teal. April 15, 1939, Claydene married O.M. "Johnny" Bell in Walters,
Oklahoma. Mrs. Bell was a longtime resident of Abilene. She was a member of St. Paul
United Methodist Church in Abilene.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Miriam Malacord. Claydene is
survived by her husband, Johnny Bell of Abilene; one daughter, Susan Parks and her
husband David of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Kathy Donnell of Wichita Falls, Texas and
Jackie Medlinger of El Reno, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Paige McClung, David Parks,
Jr. and Todd Parks; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in honor of Claydene Bell to the First Methodist Church, 201 East
Bank Street, Iowa Park, Texas 76367.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Bernice J. Leveille Gillies
Sunday, November 05, 2006
On Thursday, November 2, 2006, Bernice J. Gillies, 77, after a valiant struggle with
Parkinson’s Disease, died from complications, and assisted by the angels was welcomed
into the waiting, loving arms of family and friends who went before her.
Bernice was born on January 4, 1929 to Thomas and Marguerite Leveille in Montreal,
Quebec, Canada. After graduation from St. Bonsucor Academy in Montreal, Bernice moved
to Battle Creek, Michigan when her father received a job promotion with the Grand Trunk
Railway System.
While in Battle Creek, Bernice received her United States citizenship, and although she lived
most of her adult life in the Southern part of the United States, she always referred to
herself as a “Damn Yankee―. Also while in Battle Creek, Bernice met Clifford P.
Roach. They were united in marriage on September 8, 1951. While married to Clifford,
Bernice lived for four years in Germany at Randstul AFB. In 1959, she moved to Abilene.
Bernice and Clifford had four children.
While in Abilene, Bernice met Mark J. Gillies, III, and was united in marriage to him on
September 15, 1967. During her marriage to Mark, Bernice lived in Montgomery, Alabama
and Biloxi, Mississippi while he was in the U. S. Air Force. In 1978, they settled back in
Abilene, where she lived until her passing. Mark and Bernice had one child.
Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Thomas Roach; her husband, Mark;
and her grandson, Joshua Wilson.
Bernice is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Owen and Sandy Roach; daughter and sonin-law, Eileen (Roach-Wilson) and Roy Alldread; son, Patrick Roach; and son and daughterin-law, Mark J. Gillies, IV and Brenda. She is also survived by grandchildren, Stacey Baldwin
and husband, Russell, Samantha Lindsay, Liz Wilson, Siobhan Lindsay and Thomas Roach,
Stephen and Logan Gillies, Jeff Alldread, Robert Alldread, and Nicole (Alldred) Roach: greatgrandchildren, Lexie Mata, Clara Rodriguez, Reid Baldwin, Dylan Skjold and David Rouen;
and her surrogate family, Tom and Jane Fischer and their children, Joshua, Caleb, Maleah
and Chrisi.
Bernice will truly be missed by her family who will remember her as a wonderful mother and
grandmother, and as a true friend to those who knew her. Through all the adversity,
struggles and sorrow, she never lost her sense of humor. She often said, “if you ever
give up your sense of humor, you may as well curl up in a ball in the corner and let life pass
on by.―
Bernice was a longtime member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Chapel at Dyess AFB.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Grace Chapel at Dyess Air Force
Base. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701
Hwy 277 South. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home followed by a
rosary.
Llewellyn 'Lou' Ganoe
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Llewellyn 'Lou' Ganoe, 81, died Thursday, November 2, 2006, at an Abilene care center.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701
Hwy 277 South with Rev. Larry Baird officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Visitation will be 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.The daughter of Henrietta
(Kendrick) and Elmer Edward Parkinson, Lou was born on March 17, 1925 in White Point
(Concho County), Texas, and attended school in Ballinger. She married Andrew G. Ganoe on
August 21, 1945 in Coleman, and moved from Sweetwater to Abilene in 1953. She was a
homemaker, and worked for Meals On Wheels a year and Abilene Independent School
District three years. Mrs. Ganoe was a member of Abundant Life Church in Abilene.
She was predeceased by her parents and brothers, William Parkinson and Marvin Parkinson.
Survivors include her husband, Andrew Ganoe of Abilene; daughters, Betty Laraine Morris
and husband, Stanley, and Marynetta June Cooper, all of Abilene; brothers, Vernice Ray
Parkinson of Big Spring; sisters, Grace Ratcliff of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Juanita June
Tenny of San Angelo; and five grandchildren.
Edwin Martin Lowe
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Edwin Martin Lowe passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006 at a local
hospital. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at The Hamil
Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on
Monday, November 6, 2006 at First Christian Church with Dr. Tom Lyda officiating. Burial
will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Ed was born on February 1, 1922 in Phoenix, Arizona to Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Lowe. He
graduated from Abilene High School and attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
While waiting to enter the Army Air Corp, Ed worked for area engineers at Camp Barkely, in
Abilene, Texas. He met his wife, Kate Hudspeth, who was secretary to Chief Clerk. After
completing Pilot Training, he flew 35 missions in B-17 with 385th Bomb Squadron, 8th Air
Force, England. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Metal with 3
Clusters. He served for 22 years, active and reserve. Ed retired as a Major. Upon returning
from European Theatre, Ed married Kate Hudspeth at First Christian Church on January 7,
1945 in Abilene. They were married for over 61 years. Ed was an extremely active member
of First Christian Church for more than 60 years where he served as an Elder for over 45
years. He was also active in Disciple Men's Association, church choir and served on various
committees. He volunteered at Dyess Hospital, Breakfast on Beech Street and the Red
Cross. For 18 years, Ed worked for GMAC. He also worked for Tennaco, PCA for 12 years
before retiring.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert. Ed is survived by his wife
of 61 years, Kate Lowe of Abilene; one son, Joe Martin Lowe and his wife Bonnie of Austin,
Texas; one daughter, Cindy Watson and her husband Skip of Lubbock, Texas; one sister,
Ernestine Chamlee of Anson; two granddaughters, Kelly Ann Jenkins and her husband Mike,
and Laura Lowe Freeman and her husband Kyle; one grandson Kevin Martin Watson and his
wife Missy; four greatgrandchildren, Courtney, Caeden, Garrett and Brady; and several special nieces and
nephews.
Memorials may be made in honor of Ed Lowe to the First Christian Church, 1420 North 3rd
Street, Abilene, Texas 79601 or to the donor's favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Antonio B. Rodriguez Sr.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Antonio B. Rodriguez, Sr., age 88, entered into eternal rest with the Lord
on Friday, November 3, 2006, at Abilene Regional Medical Center.
A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542
Hickory Street. The funeral mass will be at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church on Monday at
2:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Terry Brenon. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Antonio was born November 25, 1917, in Matehuala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Antonio was
employed by the Dr. Edwin Middleton family for over 45 years, and was also a selfemployed gardener in Abilene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eulogio Rodriguez and Mariana Balduviez
Rodriguez, and his wife, Petra Rodriguez, on December 26, 1995.
Antonio is survived by his children, Tony Rodriguez, Jr. and wife, Amparo, of Abilene, Angie
Najera of Dallas, Ramon Rodriguez and wife, Rosa, Juan Carlos Rodriguez and wife, Connie,
and Joe Rodriguez and wife, Susie, all of Abilene, Raul Rodriguez of Indianapolis, Indiana,
and Melissa Hernandez and Rachel Rodriguez both of Abilene. Survivors also include his 35
grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Antonio was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by everyone.
Memorials may be sent to Windcrest Alzheimer’s Care Center, 6050 Hospital Drive,
Abilene, TX 79606, and Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford St., Abilene, TX 79605.
The family will be at 2202 North Mockingbird Street.
Mary Louise Vaughn
Sunday, November 05, 2006
MERKEL - Mary Louise Vaughn, 80, died Friday, November 3, 2006 at a
local hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at Hodges Baptist
Church with Reverends Keith Clifton and Willie Earl Smith officiating. Burial will be in Midway
Cemetery, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home.
Mary was born June 6, 1926 in Graham to Lewis Monroe and Allie Bell Humpheries
Wilkinson. She married Oscar “Boots” Vaughn on December 18, 1946 in Breckenridge. He
preceded her in death June 21, 2001. Mary attended school in the Bunger Community. She
worked for T. S. Langford, Master Corporation, Merkel Nursing Center, Merkel ISD Cafeteria
and Wall’s Factory Outlet.
Survivors include 2 sons, Oscar Vaughn and wife Lavena of Merkel, Norman Huddleston and
wife Susan of Azle; 3 daughters, Barbara King and husband Larry “Squirt” of Hodges with
whom Mary had lived with the past 2 ½ years, Darlene King and husband Jack of Baird,
Nancy Edwards and husband Hilton of Clyde; 1 sister, Bulah Roberts of Chico; 9
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- grandchild.
Death Notices 11.05.06 November 5, 2006
The Rev. Robert Bracy
COLORADO CITY - The Rev. Robert Bracy, 84, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Services are 2
p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, with burial following in Mitchell County Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Gene W. Fraser
Gene W. Fraser, 76, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at North's
Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St., with burial following in Midway Cemetery. Visitation is 6
to 7:30 p.m. Monday at North's Funeral Home.
Christine McBride Graham
Christine McBride Graham, 57, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Services are pending with
North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Gifford L. Hodges
STEPHENVILLE - Gifford L. Hodges, 91, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Services are 1 p.m.
Monday at Edna Presbyterian Church, Edna, with burial following in Memory Gardens
Cemetery, Edna, directed by Lacy Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. till service time
Monday at the church.
Jerry Morrison
ANSON - Jerry Morrison, 68, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Services are pending with
Girdner Funeral Home, 141 Elm, Abilene.
Lois A. Rambo
BROWNWOOD - Lois A. Rambo, 94, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Monday at First Baptist Church, with burial following in Eastlawn Memorial Park, directed by
Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Yvette Skaggs
DE LEON - Yvette Skaggs, 66, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at
St. Joe Baptist Church, with burial following in Garden of Memory Cemetery, Comanche
County. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. today at Nowlin Funeral Home.
Danny Ray Sutton
SWEETWATER - Danny Ray Sutton, 39, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Services are 1 p.m.
Monday at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, with burial following in Garden of
Memories Cemetery.
Margaret Ellen Tabor
LUEDERS - Margaret Ellen Tabor, 48, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Graveside services are
10:30 a.m. Monday in Lueders Clear Fork Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 3 p.m. today at
Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home, Stamford.
Joachim Ulmer
Joachim Ulmer, 66, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Girdner
Funeral Home, 141 Elm.
Maxine White
STEPHENVILLE - Maxine White, 72, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. today at
Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Morgan Mill Cemetery, Morgan
Mill.
Obits for Monday November 06, 2006
Margaret Anita Beard
Monday, November 06, 2006
Margaret Beard, 86, died Saturday, November 4, 2006 at a local nursing center. Services
will be in Asheville, North Carolina at a later date. Local arrangements are under the
direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Margaret was born in Maunie, Illinois on June 8, 1920 to Guston and Lola Pardue. She
married Emerson M. Beard, Jr. who preceded her in death. Margaret moved to Abilene in
March of this year from Asheville, North Carolina. She was a Methodist.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her daughter, Margaret
Beumer. She is survived by one son, Gus Beard and his wife Sam of Abilene; one daughter,
Mary Alice Lane and her husband Vern of Swannanoa, North Carolina; four grandchildren,
Matt Beard and his wife Marlee, Daniel Beard and his wife Maria, Franklin Lane and Clare
Beumer; and five great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Memorials
Tuesday November 07, 2006
Matt and Daniel - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult
time.
Kelly Lyons - Abilene, Texas
Sunday November 05, 2006
Margaret Beard was a frequent topic of conversations at my home growing up in Asheville.
She was my sister’s fifth grade teacher at the very prestigious Plonk School. I remember
the first time I met her: dark brown hair curled close to her head, shirtwaist dress with a big
wide belt, straight skirt. I think the dress was blue. She was a very polished lady, and my
sister adored her.
As a young woman I knew Mrs. Beard as the President of Daughters of the American
Revolution and Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a community leader and she
became one of my favorite people.
One year I made a candle for her at Christmas, and she proudly displayed it for many years.
Later she made for me a lovely felt Christmas wreath with felt birds on it. I proudly
displayed it for years. Those are the things people do when they care about each other.
When my boys were small we would visit in her home and she always pulled out their
favorite toy, a powered bull dozer. It never left the living room floor but it moved mountains
of imaginary dirt and probably even built a highway or two.
I loved sitting with her on the front porch and watching the cars and even horse drawn
carriages go up and down Griffin Boulevard. We passed many a summers’ afternoon on
that porch, sipping lemon aid and shrinking the world’s problems to something much
more manageable.
Margaret Anita Beard, you were a gift from God when you were here. Thank you Lord. Now
we give her back to you with a confused mixture of love lost and joy promised that goes
with the passing of each Christian. Heal our hearts.
Carolyn F. Weisbecker - Hamilton, Montana
Gene Fraser
Monday, November 06, 2006
On November 3, 2006, God wrapped his arms around Gene Fraser and
carried him home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at North's Memorial Chapel
with Keith Clifton officiating. Burial will be in Midway Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday
from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Born in Colorado City, Texas, his family moved to the Hodges Community when he was 4
years old. In 1949, he married Mae Lewis and moved to Abilene. Gene was a veteran of the
United States Army. He worked for Roy Boatright for several years before becoming a
building contractor from 1960 until 1975. He worked for the City of Abilene as a building
inspector for 17 years, retiring in 1992. Gene saw his dream come true in 1983 when he
built his home in Hodges and rejoined the Hodges Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mae; a daughter and son-in-law, Teri and Monte Montgomery; a
brother and sister-in-law, Meril and Yvonne Fraser; grandchildren, Kami and Jamie Williams,
Kyle Grissom and Ikey Montgomery; great-grandchildren, Heather, Hunter, Hannah, Hope
Williams and Jake White; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Pat and James Smith; sister-inlaw, Jo Fraser Webb; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers will be nephews, Steve Fraser, Troy Fraser, Dwayne Fraser, Mike Smith, Mitchell
Smith, and Ty Fraser. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Sundowners Good Sam
Club.
Our "Superman" will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Meals on Wheels Plus,
Inc., 717 N. 10th, Abilene, Texas, 79601.
Online condolences may be made to www.northsfuneralhome.com
Velma Ola Poindexter
Monday, November 06, 2006
Velma Ola Poindexter, 89, died Saturday, November 4, 2006, at an Abilene care center.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories,
542 Hickory, with Rev. Tom Long officiating. Burial will follow in Ross Cemetery in Baird.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
A native of Cross Plains, Texas, she was born on November 13, 1916, the daughter of Hattie
May (Brown) and Walter Bowen. She attended school in Cross Plains and moved to Abilene
from Cross Plains in 1948. Mrs. Poindexter was a seamstress at T. S. Lankford, retiring after
27 years. She also worked for Ailene Clothes for seven years.
Velma was a homemaker and a Baptist. An excellent seamstress, she also crocheted
beautifully and made Frito Pies everyone loved.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest W. Poindexter, her parents, and three
brothers, Lee Bowen, Eldon Bowen and Robert Bowen.
Survivors include her daughter, Rozell Mann and husband, Jim, of Abilene; a brother, J. N.
Bowen and wife, Katherine, of Abilene; a sister, Evy Rhodes of Denton Valley; two
granddaughters, Drenda Beason and husband, Randal, and Cherri Hillyard; a greatgrandson, Robert Hillyard; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Death Notices 11.06.06 November 6, 2006
W.N. 'Jumbo' Baker
BRECKENRIDGE - W.N. ''Jumbo'' Baker, 83, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Services are
pending with Morehart Mortuary.
Monette Deisher
STEPHENVILLE - Monette Deisher, 96, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Graveside Services are
1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, directed by Lacy Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Christine McBride Graham
Christine McBride Graham, 57, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Wednesday at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St, with burial following in Elmwood
Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
William D. Holder
ALBANY - William D. Holder died Saturday, Nov. 4. 2006. Services are pending with
Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home.
Doriel St. Claire Johnson
Doriel St. Claire Johnson, 72, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Services are pending with
Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Highway 277 South.
Gary Richard Mull
Gary Richard Mull, 59, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Arrangements are pending with
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Obits for Tuesday November 07, 2006
Roger Wayne Anderson
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
CLYDE - Roger Wayne Anderson, 63 of Baird, died Monday at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Clyde Church of Christ, with Jim Hall
officiating. Burial will follow in the Clyde Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral
Home.
Roger was born October 26, 1943 in Haskell, Texas to Milton and Frankie (Davis) Anderson.
He grew up and attended school in Haskell and graduated from Cooper High School. He
served in the U.S. Army in Germany and France during the Vietnam War. He married Inetha
Hudgins in Sweetwater on February 12, 1971. They moved to Clyde from Odessa in 1978.
Roger owned the Roger Anderson Corporation, an oilfield consulting firm, which he began in
1982. He was a member of the Clyde Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Inetha of Clyde; one son, John Anderson and wife Lindsay of Fort
Worth; two sisters, Carolyn Galvin and husband Ed of Merkel and Retha Bryan and husband,
R.J. of Buffalo Gap and two grandchildren Cole Austin Anderson and Garret Davis Anderson
and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Paul Anderson and one niece, Kim
Rhynes.
Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ben Richey Boys Ranch, 501 Ben Richey Drive,
Abilene, Texas, 79602.
BAILEY FUNERAL HOME, CLYDE, TEXAS
Matt Caperton
SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME, BRONTE
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
BRONTE - Matt Caperton passed from this life on Sunday, November 5, 2006 in San Angelo,
Texas. Family visitation will be from 6 p.m. til 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7th, at Shaffer
Funeral Home in Bronte, Texas. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of
Bronte on Wednesday, November 8th, with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery. Services
are under direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.
Matthew Goodloe Caperton was born March 4, 1926 in Clyde, Texas to Emmett L. and Lillian
(Coleman) Caperton. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Bronte, Texas where Matt
attended school, graduating in May of 1943. He also attended San Angelo Junior College
and Texas A and M University.
He entered the Navy in January of 1944 and was sent to San Diego where he served in the
Seaman Guard. He was later shipped to Oahu, Hawaii to attend radio school and from there
to the Marshall Islands. He served as radioman and teletype operator during the war.
Matt and his second grade sweetheart, Armilda Jean Looney, of Robert Lee were married
December 26, 1946. Matt and Mil began their married life in Robert Lee and later moved to
Bronte where Matt began an occupation that would be the center of his life-the selling,
buying and trading of cars and trucks.
He entered the car business with his father, E. L. and his brother, R. T. in 1949. They
formed Caperton Chevrolet Company and remained in business until June of 1970. Matt and
Mil moved to Big Spring in the fall of 1971 as Matt took a position with Pollard Chevrolet and
with the exception of a few years, was there until his retirement in 2003. Many of Matt?s
family and friends feel that had he regained his health, he would still be selling cars.
Active in community affairs, Matt served in various capacities while living in Bronte. Those
activities include; Bronte School Board, City Councilman, Housing Board Authority, East
Coke County Hospital District and the Bronte Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a
member of the American Legion, the Lions Club and the First Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Armilda; two brothers, R. T. Caperton and
Leslie Dean Caperton; one sister, Savannah Ruth Belcher; and his son, Matthew G.
Caperton, Jr.
Survivors are two daughters, Janet Hickman of Bronte, Texas, and Savannah Almazan of
Big Spring, Texas, and one son, Mark Caperton of Austin, Texas, nine grandchildren; and
seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and family
members who will miss all the good stories.
The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Barbara Johnson for her care and
concern for Matt during his lengthy illness. The family would also like to thank Dr. Cheraku
and his staff.
Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church in Bronte, P.O. Box T, Bronte, Texas
76933.
Matt loved life and he loved people. On the occasion of his 78th birthday, Matt made this
statement about his life: "If I left this world today, I would be leaving a very rich man. I
have been blessed with family love, great friends, great jobs, working with great people-and
loving and enjoying every minute of it."
SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME, BRONTE, TEXAS, (325)473-3131
Christine Browder Clinard
ROBERTSON MUELLER HARPER, FT. WORTH
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
FORT WORTH -- Christine Browder Clinard, 86, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and aunt, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2006.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday in the mausoleum at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation:
Mrs. Clinard will lie in state 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Drawing Room at Robertson
Mueller Harper; her family will not be present.
Memorials: In lieu of usual remembrances, her family suggests consideration of
contributions in Christine's name to Community Hospice of Texas, Hospice House at James
L. West, 1111 Summit Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Born in Marked Tree, Ark., Christine was the daughter of Horry and Eather Mae Weatherford
Browder. At a young age, the family moved to Selmer, Tenn., where she grew up. She was
a graduate of Union University in Jackson, Tenn.
Christine married Gordon Clinard and moved to Fort Worth, where the Rev. Dr. Clinard
attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, later becoming a professor there. Mrs.
Clinard was a proud pastor's wife and served with her husband at Texas Baptist churches in
Burleson, Huntsville and San Angelo. She also served in many volunteer positions in
Abilene, where Dr. Clinard taught as a professor at Hardin-Simmons University.
In addition to her husband, who died in 1973, and parents, Christine was preceded in death
by her daughter, Patricia Clinard Helms in 2003; and two sisters.
Survivors: Son, Truitt Clinard and his wife, Rinda, of Fort Worth; daughter, Tracye Clinard
Schlange and her husband, Paul, of Goffstown, N.H.; six grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; brother, Spurgeon Browder of Selmer, Tenn.; one nephew; and several
nieces.
Robertson Mueller Harper Funerals and Cremations, 1500 Eighth Ave., Fort Worth, Texas,
817-924-4233.
Christine McBride Graham
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Christine McBride Graham, 57 of Abilene, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2006 from
complications of diabetes. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at North's
Memorial Chapel with James Day officiating. Burial will follow, at Elmwood Memorial Park,
under the direction of North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to
7:30 p.m. at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St.
Mrs. McBride was born October 30, 1949, in Brownwood, Texas, to Harold Leon and Melba
Grace (Coffee) McBride. She married Van P. Graham in 1983 in Baird, Texas.
She is survived by her husband, Van Graham; Three daughters, Carla and Husband Alvin
James, Stephanie and Husband Luke Gohlke, Heather Balderas and boyfriend Bobby Castro;
Mother, Melba McBride; Siblings, Linda and husband Randal Boone, Adrian and Wife Maria
McBride, Becky Jernigan; Life long best friend, Dee Brindley; Multiple Nieces and Nephews,
Great Nieces and Great Nephews.
The pride and joy of her life were her grandchildren; Hannah and A.J. James, Tori, and
Cutter Gohlke and Austin Balderas.
Though our mother will be deeply missed, it is comforting to know she is no longer in pain
and we will see her again someday.
Online condolences may be made at: www.northsfuneralhome.com
Irene Ethel Pearson
TANKERSLEY FUNERAL HOME
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Irene Ethel Pearson, 91, of Stamford, passed away on Monday at the local care center in
Stamford. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Tankersley Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Pete Weist officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.
Ethel was born February 24, 1915 in Stephenville to James and Frances Henry. She was
reared in the Stephenville area and moved to Stamford at the age of 17. She was a Baptist
and a homemaker. She also worked for the Stamford Schools and the local nursing home.
Ethel married James H. Skiles in 1933. He passed away in 1964 and she later married
Earnest Pearson in 1968 and he passed away in 1999.
She is survived by 1 daughter and son in law, Lilly May Ender and husband, Gene of
Stamford, 1 step daughter, Linda Graves and husband, Martin of Denton, 6 grandchildren, 9
great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 husbands, 1 brother, Ernest Henry, 3 sisters,
Vera Downing, Minnie Wood, and Faye Hicks, 1 daughter, Frances Mullins, and 1 great great
grandson, Lakin Rosenquist.
The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 until 7 p.m.
Death Notices 11.07.06 November 7, 2006
Margaret Amarine
FT. SMITH, Ark. - Margaret Amarine, 86, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Arrangements are
pending with Lange Funeral Home, Ballinger.
W.N. 'Jumbo' Baker
BRECKENRIDGE - W.N. ''Jumbo'' Baker, 83, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Graveside services
are 11 a.m. Wednesday in McBee Cemetery, Tuscola, directed by Morehart Mortuary.
Emily Jean Bates
SWEETWATER - Emily Jean Bates, 2-month-old daughter of James Fleming and Jennifer
Bates, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday in Sweetwater
Cemetery, directed by McCoy Funeral Home.
Ann Cockrell
COLEMAN - Ann Cockrell, 68, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Graveside services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Brown Ranch Cemetery, directed by Walker Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 to 7
p.m. today at the funeral home.
Willie Mae Crouch
DUBLIN - Willie Mae Crouch, 85, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. today at
First United Methodist Church, with burial following in Liveoak Cemetery, directed by Harrell
Funeral Home.
Johnny Reyes Diaz IV
Johnny Reyes Diaz IV, infant son of Shelly Cisneros and Johnny Ray Diaz III, died Sunday,
Nov. 5, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith,
5701 Highway 277 South, with burial following in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories.
James C. Garrett Jr.
MORAN - James C. Garrett, Jr., 49, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Services are pending with
Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home, Albany.
Carmen Donham
SANTA ANNA - Carmen Donham, 89, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Services are pending with
Henderson Funeral Home.
James O. Grimsley
BIG SPRING - James O. Grimsley, 86, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Graveside services are
10 a.m. today at Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park, directed by Nalley-Pickle & Welch
Funeral Home.
William D. Holder
ALBANY - William D. Holder, 83, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Graveside services are 3 p.m.
Wednesday in Resthaven Cemetery, Lubbock, directed by Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home.
Vernon 'Mutt' Orr
CISCO - Vernon ''Mutt'' Orr, 84, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006. Services are pending with
Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Martha N. Ramsey Ratliff
Martha N. Ramsey Ratliff, 83, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006. Arrangements are pending with
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Clifton Rinehart
RULE - Clifton Rinehart, 73, died Monday Nov. 6, 2006. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at
First Baptist Church, with burial following in Rule Cemetery under the direction of McCauley
Funeral Home.
Ricky Rodriguez
Ricky Rodriguez, 36, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Services are pending with Abilene Funeral
Home.
Justeen Marie Smith
Justeen Marie Smith, 14, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Services are pending with Abilene
Funeral Home.
Nelda Jean Staton
SWEETWATER - Nelda Jean Staton, 56, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, with burial following in Sweetwater
Cemetery.
Samuel W. Walker
Samuel W. Walker, 73, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, with burial following in Breckenridge Cemetery,
directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Visitation is 4 to 6
p.m. today at the funeral home.
Obits for Wednesday November 08, 2006
Marna Michelle Boggs
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Marna Michelle Boggs, 41, a homemaker, died Monday, November 6, 2006.
Marna Michelle Bennett Boggs was born Feb. 22, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas the daughter of
James A. and Mickey Ann Murphy Bennett.
She attended Aledo High School and graduated in Abilene. Marna received her Bachelors
degree from Southwest Texas State University and Masters degree from St. Edwards
University in Austin. She married Alan Brett Boggs August 1991 and was a member of the
Aledo United Methodist Church.
Marna was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn Ann in 1995.
She is survived by her husband, Brett Boggs of Aledo; son, Walker Vaughan Boggs;
daughter, Brett Michelle Boggs; father, James Bennett and wife, Jean of Aledo; mother, Ann
Anderson and husband, Dennis of Abilene; brother, David Mac Bennett and wife, Stacey of
Mansfield; sister, Karin Lawler of Dallas; and grandmother, Mickey Nuttall of Aledo; and a
host of loving family members and friends.
Graveside services are scheduled 10 a.m. Thursday in the Aledo Brown Cemetery, Aledo.
Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Friends wishing to leave messages or tributes for the family may do so at
www.whitesfuneral.com.
Brenda Newman Canul
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
AUSTIN -- Brenda Newman Canul, 53, went to be with her Lord on November 6, 2006, after
a lengthy illness. She was born on March 5, 1953 in Newport, RI, to Peggy and Homer
Newman.
Brenda grew up in Abilene, TX., and was baptized at Crescent Heights Baptist Church. She
graduated from AHS in 1971 and was employed at Arrow Ford and Baack Florist.
Several years later she moved to Austin, TX and started a floral wedding business that was
later recognized as one of the top 10 in Austin. She met and married her beloved husband
Rudy in 1990. She decided to make a career change and joined the staff at the Texas
Association of School Boards.
Brenda was preceded in death by her father Homer Newman. She is survived by her
husband Rudy and children, Christopher, Patrick and Carley. She is also survived by her
mother, Peggy Newman of Abilene; brother Robert Newman, his wife, Karen and sons, Clay
and David from Wichita Falls, TX.
She is also survived by Rudy's mother, Pila Canul; brother-in-law, Eddie Canul; sisters-inlaw, Melva Viera, Roberta Canul and Diana Cantu, all of Brownsville.
Rudy and Brenda had numerous faithful and devoted friends who supported them and
enriched their lives. We have all been blessed to have had Brenda touch our lives with her
positive, outgoing nature and creativity. She was truly a beautiful, gifted person that
brought happiness, a caring smile, and loving friendship to her family and friends.
The family will receive guests from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at CookWalden Funeral Home. Services will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2006, at 1 p.m. at
the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N. Lamar Blvd. Interment will
follow at Assumption Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan B. Komen Cancer Research Center, 5005
LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Jean Joan Goolsby
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Jean Joan Goolsby, 86, of Hawley, passed away, Monday, November 6, 2006, at a local
hospital. Services will be 9:00 a.m. Thursday at Abilene Funeral Home Chapel of Hope, 3349
N. 12th Street with Reverend Donald McDowell officiating, assisted by her grandson, Paul
Elliott. Cremation services will be under direction of Abilene Funeral Home.
Mrs. Goolsby was born September 25, 1920, in Denver Colorado. She worked 37 years for
Keebler Bakeries in Denver. She moved to Hawley in 1999.
Survivors include two daughters, Lynn Goolsby McDowell and husband, Donald of Midland
and Sharon Jean Goolsby Elliott of Hawley; grandchildren, Christine, Scott, Ross and Paul;
and several great grandchildren.
Mrs. Goolsby was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Terrell Goolsby; a sister,
Cathryn Elizabeth Fabian; a brother, James Samuel Fabian; and her parents, Samuel and
Stella Fabian.
Online condolences may be made at www.abilenefuneralhome.com.
Christine McBride Graham
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Christine McBride Graham, 57 of Abilene, passed away Saturday November 4, 2006 from
complications of diabetes. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at North's
Memorial Chapel with James Day officiating. Burial will follow, at Elmwood Memorial Park,
under the direction of North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to
7:30 p.m. at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St.
Mrs. McBride was born October 30, 1949, in Brownwood, Texas, to Harold Leon and Melba
Grace (Coffee) McBride. She married Van P. Graham in 1983 in Baird, Texas.
She is survived by her husband, Van Graham; Three daughters, Carla and Husband Alvin
James, Stephanie and Husband Luke Gohlke, Heather Balderas and boyfriend Bobby Castro;
Mother, Melba McBride; Siblings, Linda and husband Randal Boone, Adrian and Wife Marla
McBride, Becky Jernigan; Life long best friend, Dee Brindley; Multiple Nieces and Nephews,
Great Nieces and Great Nephews.
The pride and joy of her life were her grandchildren; Hannah and A.J. James, Tori, and
Cutter Gohlke and Austin Balderas.
Though our mother will be deeply missed, it is comforting to know she is no longer in pain
and we will see her again someday.
Online condolences may be made at: www.northsfuneralhome.com.
William D. Holder
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
ALBANY - William D. Holder, 83, died Saturday, November 4, 2006 at his home. Graveside
funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in Resthaven Cemetery,
Lubbock, Texas, with Rev. Jody Sanders officiating. Interment will follow, directed by
Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home.
Mr. Holder was born December 1, 1922 in Shackelford County. On October 31, 1945, he
married Deen Tucker; she preceded him in death in 1996. He served in the U.S. Army
during World War II. He was employed by Shell Oil Company in Denver City and later was a
Civil Service engineer at Reese Air Force Base.
Survivors include: one son, Rick Holder of Lubbock; one daughter, Johnell Condren of
Albany; two sisters, Peggy Wilder of Albany and May Arthur of Lueders; seven grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
Gladys E. Jones
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
BAIRD - Gladys E. Jones, age 84 of Baird, passed away Tuesday, November
7, 2006 in an Abilene hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Parker Funeral home Chapel. Reverend
Truman Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ross Cemetery
Annex. Visitation is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Parker Funeral Home.
Gladys was born April 27, 1921 in Centralia, Illinois to William Franklin Lively and Mary
Rhoades Lively. She had resided in Baird since 1983 when she moved back to Baird from
Mercedes, Texas. She was a homemaker and did volunteer work for the Clothes Closet. She
was a member of the First Baptist Church. She married Curtis C. Jones in Albany, TX
September 24, 1964. He preceded her in death March 27, 1990.
Survived by: three sons: Robert C. Moore of Montalba, TX, Carlton Jones of Baird, and Joe
H. Daniels of Paris, TX; two daughters, Minnie E. Bartodej of Moore, OK, and Mary A.
Johnson of Moore, OK; 25 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ruth Ann Covington, and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Vernon Ethridge (Mutt) Orr
Kimbrough Funeral Home
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Vernon Ethridge (Mutt) Orr, 84 of Cisco passed away Monday November 6,
2006 at Hendrick Medical Center. Services will be 3:00 PM Thursday
November 9, 2006 at First Baptist Church officiated by Dr. Buddy Sipe and
Reverend Marlin Felts. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery under the
direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday.
Vernon was born in Indian Creek, Texas on November 26, 1921 to Jim and Gertrude
(Parten) Orr. He married Helen Howell in Dallas, Texas on January 6, 1945, two children,
Gary Michael and Lisa Susan were born to this union. Vernon retired from El Paso Natural
Gas Company. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and
was a Sunday School teacher; he participated in Partnership Mission in Australia, Honduras
and Brazil. He served in the US Army during World War II in the South Pacific.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of Cisco; son, Michael Orr and wife Jacque of Jal, New
Mexico; daughter, Lisa Shibata and husband Ron of Albuquerque, New Mexico;
grandchildren, David Orr, Jason and Lara Helen Shibata; great grandchildren Alan and Emily
Orr; and sister, Bera Carter of Kerrville. He was preceded in death by his
parents, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and a grandson, Stephen Orr.
Nancy Jean Garvey Parker
Community Memorial Funeral Home
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Nancy entered into eternal peace on Friday, November 3, 2006.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11th, at
Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St. with Jimmy Griffith officiating. She will
be laid to rest in a private committal service in Potosi Cemetery.
Nancy was born February 1, 1940, in Baytown, Texas, to Edward and Ella Mae Garvey. She
married Ernest Boyd Parker on September 8, 1958, and they moved to Abilene in 1990.
After Ernest's death in 1992, she moved to Clyde and retired from the Abilene State School.
Nancy enjoyed the outdoors, picking pecans, and watching the animals. She loved her pets,
playing dominoes, and listening to music, especially the guitar playing of her favorite Uncle
Raymond and brother, Bill. She is remembered for her unconditional love.
Nancy leaves behind a son, Chris (and Sissy) Parker of Dayton; three daughters, Rayda
(and Art) Howe of Buffalo Gap, Teresa Parker of Clyde, and Marta (and Willie) Toler of
Hitchcock; two brothers, Bill (and Barbara) Garvey and David Garvey of Baytown; and a
sister, Cindy (and Charlie) Cantrell of Dayton; ten grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.
Clifton Rinehart
McCauley-Robison Funeral Home
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
RULE - Clifton Rinehart, 73, of Rule, passed away Monday, November 6,
2006, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. Funeral Services will be held
at 10:00 Wednesday November 8, 2006 at Rule First Baptist Church with
Reverend Scott Hensley, Dr. Troy Culpepper, and Reverend Josh Stow
officiating. Burial will follow at Rule Cemetery, under the direction of McCauley-Robison
Funeral Home of Rule.
Clifton was born December 10, 1932 in Rochester to Walter and Lorene Rowe Rinehart. He
attended Rochester and Rule Schools. He served his country during the Korean War from
1953-1955. Clifton married Pearl Cox May 11, 1962. He was retired manager of Allison
Supply Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as a deacon
since 1973. Clifton will be missed for his sense of humor and great smile by all who knew
and loved him.
Clifton is survived by his wife Pearl of the home, sisters, Jerry Josselet of Haskell, Wanda
Moore of Sweetwater and brother and his wife, Walter and Joyce Rinehart of Lubbock and
several nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Walter Rinehart and mother Lorene Rinehart.
Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 1001
Union Ave. Rule, Texas 79547.
Elvis Blanton Scott
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Elvis Blanton Scott, 86 years old, born February 8, 1920 in Cottonwood,
Texas went to meet our Lord on November 7, 2006. Funeral services will
be held at First Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. November 9, 2006 with Burlie
Taylor officiating, assisted by Ronnie White; burial will follow at Cross Plains Cemetery.
He was born to Forest and Maudie (Thompson) Scott in Cottonwood, Texas. Elvis was a
veteran of World War II. After surviving his 3rd major battle, Elvis then returned home to
Cross Plains and retired from Higginbotham Brothers after 25 years. He spent his retirement
years farming, ranching and working in his saw shop. Elvis was the Chief of the Cross Plains
Fire Department for many years and was involved with the beginning of Little League and
Scouting. Elvis was also a 50 year member of the American Legion and deacon, secretary
and treasurer of the Primitive Baptist Church in Cross Plains. Most importantly, Elvis loved
his family.
Elvis is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, LaVern Foster Scott. Three sons, Granvel
Scott, wife Alice of Lubbock, Grady Scott, wife Carolyn of Grand Prairie, and Don Scott, wife
Linda of San Angelo; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; one brother, Forrest
Scott of Andrews and one sister, Lillie Bell Calhoun of Jacksboro. Elvis is preceded in death
by his parents and one grandchild, Gregory Lynn Scott.
Visitation with the family will be at Higginbotham Funeral Home in Cross Plains on
November 8th between 5-7 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo,
P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, Texas 76902.
Samuel W. Walker
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Samuel W. Walker, 73, died Monday, November 06, 2006 in a local
hospital. A funeral service, with Reverend Derrell Patterson officiating, will be at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 8 in Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the
Breckenridge cemetery under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo
Gap Road.
Sam was born August 21, 1933 in Desdemona, Texas to Charles Clarence and Phala
Southern Walker. He attended school and graduated from Breckenridge High School where
he excelled in football, earning all-district and all-state honors. After high school, Sam
attended Hardin Simmons University, where he received all-border conference honors in
football. Graduating from Hardin Simmons in 1955, Sam joined the U.S. Navy where he
served his country for several years. On November 23, 1952, he married his high school
sweetheart, Joan Hefner. After his service in the Navy, Sam and Joan began his coaching
career, where he coached at Winters, Hamlin, Albany, Henrietta, Stamford and
Breckenridge. In 1975, Sam retired from coaching and began work as a safety coordinator
for Sun Oil Company where he worked until retirement in 1988. A member of Aldersgate
United Methodist Church, Sam enjoyed wood working and traveling with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.
Survivors include: his wife of fifty three years, Joan Walker of Abilene; a son, Sam Walker,
Jr. and his wife Lisa of Winnsboro, Texas; a daughter, Lisa Ann Walker of Abilene; two
sisters, Betty Bishop of Mansfield, Texas and Mary Gray of Weatherford, Texas; three
grandsons, Rush, Troy and Clay Walker.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Eizabeth Wiggin
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Elizabeth Wiggin, 95, died November 5, 2006, in an Abilene nursing center. She was born
December 23, 1910, in Granville, OH, to Irvine S. and Florence Forwood Hampton. She
married Gilbert Henry Wiggin in 1942 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX, and the Johns Hopkins
Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD. During her early nursing career, she served 43
counties in Eastern Kentucky as a public health nurse for the American Cancer Society. After
moving to Lubbock, TX, in 1956, she worked as a private duty nurse until the late 1970's.
She moved to Abilene in 2005.
She is survived by one daughter, Alice Saunders, of Cisco. Five grandchildren also survive:
Kirk Stevens and wife Traci, of Post; Stacey Saunders Smith and husband Jeff, of Houston;
Amy Miller and husband Jason of Mansfield; Amanda Spangler and husband Frank, of Cisco;
and Emily Ambler and husband David of Fort Worth. She also is survived by five greatgrand children: Branda and Blace Stevens, Seth Saunders, Bethany Miller, and Elana
Spangler.
Elizabeth was a Presbyterian. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later
date in Corry, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society
or a charity of the donor's choice.
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Obits for Thursday November 09, 2006
Kay Chaney
Thursday, November 09, 2006
BRECKENRIDGE -- Kay Chaney, age 37 of Breckenridge, died Tuesday, November 7, 2006
at Abilene Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday,
November 11, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. James Chaney
officiating. Burial will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart
Mortuary. Visitation will be Friday evening, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Morehart Mortuary.
Kay Berkley Chaney was born on October 30, 1969 in Breckenridge to parents Kenneth
Berkley and LaFawn McDonald Berkley. She attended schools in Breckenridge and Big
Spring and married Calvin Dwain Chaney on March 16, 1985 in Breckenridge. They made
their home together in Breckenridge with their four children and grandson. Kay was
preceded in death by her mother, grandparents and one sisterin-law, Dianne Sikes.
She is survived by her husband, Calvin Chaney of Breckenridge; father, Kenneth Berkley &
wife, Barbara of Winnsboro; three daughters: Bridget & husband, Trevor Brown, Ashley &
husband, Jonathan Osborn and Tiffany Chaney, all of Breckenridge; one son, Bret Chaney,
also of Breckenridge; two sisters: Lisa & husband, Smiley Singleton of Breckenridge and
Melinda & husband, Jesse Hackett of Winnsboro; three brothers-in-law: Marvin Chaney &
wife, Linda and Ricky Chaney, all of Breckenridge and Rodney Sikes of Aledo; one sister-inlaw, Trudy & husband, Johnny Diaz of Breckenridge; and one grandson, Tristan Osborn of
Breckenridge. Also, her nieces and nephews: Chandra, Derick, Phylesha, Penni, Mandi,
Kevin, Misty, Colby, Mariah, David and Devin; great nephews: Stetson, Tyler and Ashton;
and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church and may be left at Morehart
Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
Dawson Clemmer
Thursday, November 09, 2006
MERKEL - Dawson Clemmer, 57, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at his home.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Trent Cemetery with Dr. Rex Mauldin
officiating, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home.
Dawson was born December 30, 1948 in Abilene to Dawson and Elsie Irene Martin
Clemmer. He married Elaine McElmurray August 14, 1970 in Abilene. He was self-employed
in the heating and air conditioning business and also worked in the oilfield for many years.
The last several years, he enjoyed staying home with his son, Jeffrey.
Survivors include his wife. Elaine Clemmer of Merkel; a daughter, Lauren Clemmer of
Denton; a son, Doug Clemmer and wife Kristi of Dallas; a niece and 3 nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Jeffrey.
Juan Lopez Collazo Sr.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Juan Lopez Collazo Sr., 57, died Monday, November 6, 2006 in Abilene. His funeral service
will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 10th at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel,
5750 HWY 277 South with burial following in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from
6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Collazo was born on January 1, 1949 in Brownsville, Texas the son of Manuel and Juana
Collazo. He served in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam and received several awards
including the Purple Heart for his sacrifices on behalf of this country. He retired from
Chevron and worked 20 years for Koch Oil Company. He enjoyed fishing and was a loving
father and grandfather.
Survivors include his children, Juan & Tanya Collazo, Eric & Erika Collazo, and Micheal
Wright all of Abilene; grandchildren, Juan Samuel, Christine, Manuel, Daniel and Eric L.
Collazo; brothers, Isiah, Danny, and David Collazo all of Abilene; sisters, Jane Towne and
Josie Reinert both of Arizona, Lupe Collazo, Margie Stokes, Rachel Rodriguez and husband
Jack all of Abilene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Manuel, sister, Lily, and a nephew,
Sammie.
Iris Hortence Cunningham Dillard
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Iris Hortence Cunningham Dillard died Sunday, November 5, 2006 at a local hospital.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, November 11th at Macedonia Baptist Church
with interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Girdner Funeral Home.
Iris Cunningham was born to William and Annie Bell Cunningham in New Weaverly, Texas.
She graduated from Abilene Negro High School and Tyler Barber College in Tyler, Texas.
After graduating from Barber College, she worked with the late Annie Mae Wiley at the
Curtis Barber shop for a number of years.
Mrs. Dillard was a charter member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. She served as Sunday
School Secretary for many years and for over fifty years, she sang in the senior choir.
Mrs. Dillard was preceded in death by her parents, William and Annie Bell Cunningham; two
brothers, Howard Cunningham and Johnny Cunningham; a sister, Ruby Mae Warren; and a
daughter, Versie Ann Dillard Neal.
Survivors include: her husband, Ivory Dillard; her son, William Howard Cunningham and
wife Lerlean of Stafford, Texas; two daughters, Brenda Corder and husband Curry of
Antioch, Tennessee and Judy Brown of Amarillo, Texas; seven grandchildren, and six great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The family wishes to thank everyone for the many kind expressions of sympathy during our
time of bereavement.
Memorials
Thursday November 16, 2006
To the Dillard family: Peace I leave with you, God’s peace He gives to you. Let not your
heart be troubled, continue on to trust in the Lord. To Howard, Brenda and Judy, your
mother will be truly missed, but we all are aware that she is in heaven with that beautiful
smile, smiling down on us and she is saying, “What is all this fuss about? I am having
fun spending time with the Lord and my daughter, and when we all get together what a
rejoice it will be.― Romans 8:38-39
Reginald Leffall - Aurora,IL
Saturday November 11, 2006
"To God Be The Glory"
To the family of Mrs. Iris Dillard, she was a very caring, soft spoken christian lady. We
would talk on the phone and even send each other e-mail. She will be truly missed. May
God bless and keep you in His loving arms.
Liz Lockett - Abilene,TX
Friday November 10, 2006
Brenda, Mr. Dillard and Howard: "Count it all JOY when you fall into various trials, knowing
that the testing of your faith produces patience."Js 1:2 Trials are of outward circumstances,
conflicts, sufferings, and troubles- encountered by all believers. Trials are not pleasant and
may be extremely grievous, but believers are to consider them as opportunities for
rejoicing. Troubles and difficulties are a tool which refines and purifies our faith, producing
patience and endurance. So let's Be Thankful for Mrs. Dillard and Versie for allowing us to
renew our spirits, for they are fine in HIS hands, we are the one's who as believers are
striving to achieve the crown they have already accomplished. I dedicate Proverbs 31:10-31
to Mrs. Dilliard and Versie. Continue to be prayful and spiritual...Much Prayer and Love,
Victor Ponder - Cedar Hill, TX
Friday November 10, 2006
To Family, Your family is very special to us and has been through the years. We will always
remember Mrs. Dillard being kind, her smile and encouragement. We can remember her
singing, "I Trust in God" and "Remember Me". She was a great photographer that loved to
share her photos of family and friends. She has been in our community/neighborhood for as
long as I can remember and she will truly be missed. May God continue to bless you and
strengthen you during your time of sorrow. We love you!
Claudia Burns - Abilene,TX
Thursday November 09, 2006
Brenda, I was saddened to hear of your mother's death. While I didn't know your mother,
I'm sure that the wonderful spirit and loving soul I knew so well at Abilene High was the
beautiful reflection of her mother. God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Barbara Vinson Fahrlender - Abilene, TX
Thursday November 09, 2006
Family, please know that we are here for you. For we are certainly a witness that the Lord
will see you through. We are sorrowful today but, not as one without hope for we know to
be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. The Lord will bring you through this
night and joy will come in the morning. May God, continue to bless and keep you in this
hour of sorrow. (The Family of the later Sidney F. Reece)
Jane Reece Oliphant - Huntsville, Texas
Thursday November 09, 2006
Brenda, you are in my prayers during this time of loss and grief. Even though I haven't seen
you since our Abilene High choir days, I still fondly remember your sweet smile and
friendship during those years. God bless...
Jamie Lacy Breed - Abilene
Thursday November 09, 2006
Mr. Dillard, Howard, Brenda and Judy, your loss is my loss. Mrs. Dillard was very special to
me, as are you. My family sends their condolences, and may God give you peace in your
time of bereavement. We love you all! - Barbara Ann, Theatlas, Willie,
Sandra Doris, Edward Dot, Petty D.
Petty Hunter - Abilene, TX
Thursday November 09, 2006
Mr. Ivory, Brenda, William and family, I am saddened by the lost of such a lovely person in
your lives. Your family and ours were like brothers and sisters. She will be truly missed.
According to scripture Romans 14:8 for whether we live, we live unto the Lord, and whether
we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. Be
Blessed and Glorified to know that Mrs Dillard is with the Lord for we are all the Lords. God
Bless the family.
Clyde Crisp - Norfolk,Va.
Thursday November 09, 2006
Mr. Dillard, Howard, Brenda, Judy: I'm praying for you all that our Father bear you up on
eagle's wings and give you strength as you go through this period of berevement. I can still
hear Mrs. Iris' sweet voice softly singing God's praises in the choir. She is now where the
music will never end for she and and Versie, although "absent from the body, are "present
with the Lord", and in His presence there is fullness of joy! With fond memories, I
remember you all and pray our Comforter, the Holy Spirit, rest, rule and abide in you. Until
Jesus returns for us, His followers, Much Prayer and Love,
Sandra Ponder-Hicks - Cape Cod - Mashpee, Massachusetts
Thursday November 09, 2006
I know your lose and it's my hope you'll all be able to see each other again. May God give
you peace through this time of saddness.
Philip Wiseman, Sr. - Tacoma, WA
Wednesday November 08, 2006
To Mr. Dillard, Brenda and Judy: Mrs. Dillard has and will always hold that special place in
my heart. I will always remember her kind, gentle and loving spirit. May God give you the
peace that surpasses all understanding in your time of bereavement. I love you all!
Sonya (Hill) Carter - Winston-Salem, NC
David Hamilton Doughty
Thursday, November 09, 2006
David Hamilton Doughty, 84, of Abilene, a genuine character to those who knew him died at
a local assisted living center on Tuesday, November 7, 2006.
"The Colonel" as he was affectionately known by family and friends was born August 22,
1922 in Columbus, Ohio. David, Dave, Sir, or however you addressed him, lived a full life as
a boy, teen, adult, military officer and ultimate family man. He faithfully served his country
as an officer in the Army Air Corps and the U S Air Force for 33 years, retiring in 1977 at
Dyess AFB, as a full Colonel. Beginning his career as an aircraft commander in B-24's over
Europe in 1944, to SAC KC-97's and 135's, and ultimately command positions in Taiwan,
The Pentagon and Germany. Col. Doughty was an officer of character and respect, who was
a friend to all ranks and gave of his talents unselfishly to all who worked with him.
Married in 1944 to Doris Shook, his high-school sweetheart, also of Columbus, Ohio. DHD
swept her off her feet and together they traveled the world as husband and wife, Dave and
Dor, Mom and Dad. A man of many interests he enjoyed a good round of golf, a crisp fall
day bird hunting, a great day fishing, umpiring baseball, animals, and without any doubt,
his family and friends. He participated in all the adventures of his family from little league,
Boy Scouts, family vacations, working around the house, Dor's bridge games, and the lazy
days of summer. Later in life, he always said he enjoyed getting up early so he could loaf
longer during the day!
As he mellowed late in life, Colonel D. enjoyed spending time with family and friends,
discussing the ills of the Texas Rangers, the good and bad of the Dallas Cowboys, and
bragging to all who would listen about his ultimate legacy, his grandson Parker. No one was
more surprised by his devotion and love of the little dude than DHD himself, and any hint of
his once gruff exterior melted away in his grandson's presence. Dave, Dad, The Colonel will
be forever loved and missed by all his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years Doris of Abilene; son David O. and his wife Elizabeth
of Abilene and grandson Parker Hamilton Doughty.
The family wishes to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to the staff of Sears
Methodist for their warmth and devotion to the Colonel's care and comfort.
The family will receive friends at 2002 River Oaks Circle, Thursday, November 9, 2006 from
6:00-8:00 P.M. His body was cremated, as per his wishes. Graveside services will be in
Columbus, Ohio at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at: www.northsfuneralhome.com.
Doriel St. Claire "Dee" Johnson
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Doriel St. Claire "Dee" Johnson, 72 of Abilene passed away Sunday November 5, 2006 at
her home. A memorial service will be held Friday, 1 p.m. at her home located at 3510
Mistletoe Court.
A native of New York, NY, she was born December 10, 1933, the daughter of Iris and Martin
Deane. She graduated with honors from Julia Richmond High School, New York City and
attended three (3) years of college at Lehman College, Bronx, NY. Doriel retired from MONY
Insurance Company as a human resources specialist. She loved to read, was an expert at
solving the New York Times crossword puzzles, and enjoyed working in her garden.
She was preceded in death by her husband retired USAF MSgt David R. Johnson, her
parents, and brother, Luther Deane.
Survivors include her sisters, Carole Samuels of Silver Spring, MD; Elsie Brathwaite of
Bronx, NY, adopted son Ben Walton and wife Carolyn, of Cibolo, TX, devoted nieces, Eileen
Liebowitz and husband Steven of Bronx, NY, Renee Brathwaite of Gig Harbor, WA, and
Rochelle Abdullah and husband Ali of Medford, NY, nephews Frank Samuels and wife Kirie,
of Bowie, MD, and Edmund Deane and wife DoeRain of Hamilton, NJ, brother-in-law Edward
Johnson and wife Vivien of Rochester, MN.
Martha Ann McKinney
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Martha Ann McKinney, 79, of Big Spring, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, in an Abilene
nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, November 10, 2006 at the
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Royce Clay and Rick Cunningham, officiating.
Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral
home Thursday from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
She was born on November 9, 1926, in Dickens County, Texas and married Harry McKinney
on April 16, 1949 in Abilene, Texas. He preceded her in death on December 29, 1993.
She worked for the Howard County Tax Office for 22 years, retiring as chief deputy. She
was a member of 14th and Main Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters, Rejenia Anderson of Hutto and Harriett Raindl and
husband, Greg of Houston; one son, Charles McKinney and wife, Sydney of Abilene; two
sisters, Rachael Estes of Burleson and Laura Bachman of Bowie; one brother, Jack Beechly
of Gatesville; six grandchildren, Heather Stansel and husband, Chris, Dawn Middleton, Sean
Raindl, Anna Grady and husband, Joseph, Ashlee McKinney, and Paden McKinney; and three
great grandchildren, Kianna Middleton, Ashlee Stansel and Brooke Stansel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to American Cancer Society Memorial Program, %
Carolyn Brooks, P.O. Box 2121, Big Spring, Texas 79721-2121.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of
Big Spring.
Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.
Jerry Morrison
Thursday, November 09, 2006
ANSON - Jerry Morrison died November 4, 2006 in an Anson hospital. Services will be
Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in The Solomon Temple Baptist Church in
Stamford with Reverend Donnie Massey officiating. Mr. Morrison was a deacon in the church
in Stamford. Girdner Funeral Home of Abilene is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Morrison was born May 16, 1938 in Anson to Sam and Sarah Wade Morrison. He was
retired and was a truck driver.
Survivors include: wife, Doris Johnson Morrison of Anson; four step children; sisters, Diana
Thomas of Compton, CA, Idalue Duffie of Hazel Crest, IL, and Delores Cumby of Abilene;
and one brother, Larry Morrison.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mark Lee Nichols
Sneed Funeral Chapel
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Mark Lee Nichols, age 46, of Austin, died Sunday November 5, 2006 at his residence in
Austin. Mark was born on April 9, 1960 in Abilene, the son of James Walter Nichols and
Bettye L. Elrod Nichols. Mark was an appliance salesman in Austin.
Graveside funeral services for Mark Lee Nichols will be held on Friday November 10, 2006 at
1 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Abilene with Phil Ware officiating. Family visitation will be
from 5-7 pm Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006 at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Survivors include; Daughter, Cara Beth Nichols of Lampasas; Mother, Bettye Nichols of
Abilene; Aunt, Sherryl Durkee of Houston; Cousins, Gretchen Whitehill of Austin and
Jennifer Isola of Houston.
Mark was preceded in death by his father and by a brother, Jay Matthew Nichols.
Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Elvira Emma Schmidt
Thursday, November 09, 2006
HASKELL -- Elvira Emma Schmidt, 80, of Haskell, died Tuesday, November 7, 2006, in
Abilene. A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday November 9, 2006 at Trinity
Lutheran Church with Rev. Ron Rennegarbe officiating. Burial will follow at Willow
Cemetery,under the direction of Holden McCauley Funeral Home of Haskell.
Elvira was born July 27, 1926 in Old Glory, the daughter of the late Emil Wolsch and Emma
Wolsch. On April 6, 1947, she married Rufus Milton Schmidt, who preceded her in death
August 10, 1997. She worked at the Haskell Elementary School Cafeteria and later at Rice
Springs Care Home as Food Service Supervisor, retiring in Dec. 1998. Elvira was a member
of Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 sister and 1 brother.
She is survived by: four children, Alvin Schmidt and wife Georgia of Canyon, Milton Schmidt
and wife Debbie of Ft. Worth, Edith Leek and husband John Paul of Tye, Derrel Schmidt of
Wills Point; grandchildren, Lisa and Laramie Schmidt of Canyon, Ben and Emily Schmidt of
Ft. Worth;brother, Edward Wolsch of Old Glory; and a host of friends.
Mildred Lea Collinsworth Smith
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Mildred Lea Collinsworth Smith, 88, of Moran passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at
an Abilene hospital. Funeral services will beheld Friday November 10th at 11:00 a.m. at the
Moran Church of Christ with Ministers Will Smith and Jack Clack officiating, Burial in the
Moran cemetery will follow under the direction of the Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home of
Albany.
Mildred was born February 18, 1918 to the late Ed and Lela Collinsworth. She was a lifetime
resident of Moran where she graduated from High School in 1936. She married Olan Smith
July 3, 1937; he preceded her in death November 11, 1976.
She was active in all community affairs and was a longtime member of the Church of Christ.
She belonged to the Amity Club of Mozart; was chaplain of Lee's Legion Chapter DAR of
Albany and was past president of the Moran American Legion Auxiliary. She had traveled
throughout Europe as well as most of the United States including Hawaii and Alaska. She
was a talented artist, as the baptistery painting in the Moran Church of Christ will testify.
She was an avid reader and a friend to everyone. But above all else Mildred loved her family
and was loved in return. She was especially proud of her four grandchildren and their
accomplishments.
Mildred is survived by two daughters, Pat Adams and husband, John of Moran; Janelle
Campbell and husband, Dennis of Claw; her brother E. C. Collinsworth of Moran; her
granddaughters Dr. Jami Adams Miller and husband Scot of Abilene; Juli Patrick and
husband, Randy of Lewisville, TX; Grandsons Zeb Campbell of Graham and Zach Campbell
of Denton; and great-grandson Garrett Miller of Abilene; multiple cousins, nieces and
nephews. Her parents, her husband and her sister Rogene Hull preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2006, at Godfrey-Neese
Funeral Home in Albany, Texas for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Moran Cemetery Association.
A.C. Wilhelm
Thursday, November 09, 2006
A.C. Wilhelm, 84, died Monday, November 7, 2006 in Owasso, Oklahoma. His funeral
services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday November 10, 2006 at the Elmwood Funeral
Home Chapel, 5750 HWY 277 South with Brother Robert Lacewell officiating. Burial will
follow in Elmwood Memorial Park, Garden of Prayer.
A.C. Wilhelm was born on October 13, 1922 in Carter, Oklahoma. He married Christine
Wilhelm on September 7, 1943 and they came to Abilene in 1958. He owned his own
upholstery and heat and air business and was a deacon in Elmwood Baptist Church. A.C. will
be remembered by family and friends for his sense of humor, his love of golf and his down
to earth personality.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy and Jean of Broken Arrow,
Oklahoma, and Jack and Terry Wilhelm of Austin, TX; one daughter and son-in-law, Rita and
Bill Lawless of Midland, TX; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
His wife of 61 years, Christine Wilhelm preceded him in death in 2005.
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Obits for Friday November 10, 2006
Jesse McDonald Sr.
Kimbrough Funeral Home
Friday, November 10, 2006
Jessie Curtis
McDonald, Sr.
Jessie Curtis McDonald, Sr. 88, of Eastland passed away Wednesday
November 8, 2006 at his home.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM
Saturday November 11, 2006 in
Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel,
officiated by Leroy Stockard and burial in Nimrod Cemetery under the
direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home. Visitation at the funeral home will be Friday from
6:00-8:00 PM.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to
Hendrick Hospice and staff, including Jeannie, Mary, Robert, Debby and Teresa for the
loving care that was given to their loved one.
KIMBROUGH FUNERAL HOME
CISCO, TEXAS
Ruby McGaha
Friday, November 10, 2006
Ruby Lee (Hall) McGaha passed from this life on Tuesday morning, November 7, 2006 at
her home in Abilene, Texas. She was 84 years old.
Funeral services will be held at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277
South in Abilene on Saturday, November 11, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill
Cemetery. Bill Baskett will officiate. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on
Friday from 2 until 4 p.m.
Ruby Lee was born January 5, 1922 to Ben and Martha Ann Hall near Rio Vista, Texas,
where she grew up, attended school and graduated. She married Jesse Lee McGaha of
Levelland, Texas on September 8, 1945. They settled in Cleburne, Texas, where they
resided for 45 years and raised their family. She was a long-time member of the Granbury
Street Church of Christ. In 1993, they moved to Abilene to be near their children and
grandchildren. Since their arrival they have been members of the Baker Heights Church of
Christ.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years; one daughter, Ann Moxley and her husband,
John, of Abilene; one son, Scott McGaha and his wife, Terry, of Abilene; four grandchildren,
Chris Moxley, Whitney McGaha, Courtney McGaha, and Jesse B. McGaha, all of Abilene; one
sister, Nellie Petty of Alvarado, Texas; one brother, Marshall Hall of Whitney, Texas; and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Raymond Hall and Jack Hall; and
two sisters, Doris Seargeant and Joyce Ann Hall.
Memorials may be made to the Cherokee Home for Children, P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, Texas
76832, or Hendrick Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604.
Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be Larry Hall, Ernie Hall, Lynn Petty, Kenneth
Petty, Jerry Petty, Randy Hall, Alan Hall, Dewayne McGaha and Don Moxley.
Martha Ratliff
Friday, November 10, 2006
Martha Natalie Ramsey Ratliff
Martha Natalie Ramsey Ratliff, formerly of Abilene, died Monday, November 6, 2006, in Fort
Worth, Texas. Born on May 14, 1923 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, her parents were Homer
and Pearl Ramsey of Oklahoma City. Ms. Ratliff is survived by her daughter, Martha Ann
Sellwood and son-in-law, Brian Andrew Sellwood, of Fort Worth, Texas, one sister, Zoe
Pipher of Oklahoma City, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Her husband, Fred Ratliff, Jr., whom she married on December 21, 1946, in Oklahoma City,
and her son, Fred Ratliff, III, preceded her in death.
Ms. Ratliff was a member of the Newcomers Club and the Petroleum Club of Abilene. She
was a member of First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth, and a former member of
Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Abilene. She was a wonderful mother and wife, and
loved life. A wonderful artist, she taught ceramics in her early years. Ms. Ratliff also loved to
play bridge and entertain. She will be missed by all those who knew her and loved her.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene,
directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Ricky Rodriguez
Friday, November 10, 2006
Ricky A. Rodriguez
Ricky A. Rodriguez, 36, died
Sunday, November 5, 2006, from
injuries sustained in an automobile
accident near Lampasas, Texas. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday at St.
Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent
Pallotti Catholic Church with Father Terry Brenon officiating. Burial, with military honors, will
follow in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Abilene Funeral Home. Services and burial will
be in conjunction with his stepdaughter-to-be, Justeen Smith, who was also taken in the
accident.
Ricky was born January 27, 1970, in San Angelo, Texas and moved to Abilene with his
family in 1990. After service in the U.S. Navy, Ricky moved back to Abilene to be with his
family where he met his fiancée, Patricia Monreal and her daughter, Justeen. He was a
self-employed painter.
Survivors include his fiancée, Patricia Monreal; a daughter, Jillian Rodriguez; his mother
and father, Sandra and Larry
DeLaCruz; his biological father, Hector Reina; grandparents,
Andrea and Carmelo Rodriguez; brothers, Larry and Jerry
DeLaCruz, Dion Rodriguez and his wife, Mechelle, Eddie
DeLaCruz and his wife, Esmeralda, Rene Reina, Hector Reina III and Jerry Reina; a sister,
Jessica DeLaCruz; nieces, Ali, Zoe and Micaela DeLaCruz and Deyonna Rodriguez, Chelsia
and
Desirea Daniels and Brandy Contreras; nephews, Zachary
DeLaCruz and Devin Hirtle Rodriguez.
Ricky was preceded in death by his grandmother, Anita Del Rio and his daughter-to-be,
Justeen Smith.
Pallbearers will be brothers, Eddie and Larry DeLaCruz and Dion Rodriguez; cousins, Joey
and Mark Asevedo, Victor Sotelo and Michael DeLaCruz; and a very close friend, Timber
Condra.
Online condolences may be made at
abilenefuneralhome.com
Martha Jo Viers
Beaty Funeral Home
Friday, November 10, 2006
Mrs. Martha Jo Viers
MINEOLA - Mrs. Martha Jo Viers, 85, of Italy, Texas, and
formerly of Mineola, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in Italy. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. Saturday,
November 11, 2006 in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mineola, directed by Beaty Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Viers was born August 16, 1921 in Denton. She had lived in Italy since June of 2003.
She had lived in Mineola prior to that, and had also lived in Stamford for 25 years. She was
a homemaker. Mrs. Viers was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mineola,
and a lifelong member of the
Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Viers was preceded in death by: her parents, Silas A. Hart and Lucy Bell Clark Hart;
her husband, Gil W. Viers; and by two sisters, Jane Orrico and Peggy Jenkins.
Mrs. Viers is survived by: son, James Viers and wife Mary of Italy; three granddaughters,
Sarah Viers and Anna Viers of Italy, and Jennifer McCutchon and husband Alan of Aquilla;
one
sister, Marjorie Hart Willis of Denton; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the George Scott Scholarship Fund, 300 College Street, Italy,
Texas 76651.
BEATY FUNERAL HOME
MINEOLA, TEXAS
Loretta Ann Logsdon Westerman
Friday, November 10, 2006
Loretta Ann Logsdon Westerman, 61, lifelong Abilene resident, died Tuesday, November 7,
2006 in a local care center. Her graveside memorial service with the Reverend Sammie
Ellis officiating will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 11th in
Elmwood Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation under the direction of
Elmwood Funeral Home.
Loretta was born January 15, 1945 in Abilene to W. W. ?Doc? and Emma Moore. She was a
social butterfly and she always had fun whether she was doing the arts and crafts that she
loved or playing games with family and friends. Loretta was a member of The Ladies
Auxiliary and the Abilene Business Women Association.
Her parents, her brother, Arthur ?Gene? Moore, her sister,
Julia Register, and her first husband, Larry Logsdon preceded her in death.
Loretta is survived by husband, Donald Westerman of
Abilene; her children, Dawnette Ritter and husband Rodney of Abilene and John Gregory
Logsdon and wife Wendy of San
Antonio; her step-children, Tamara Lee and husband David of Hawley and Donald
Westerman II and wife Michaela of Abilene; a sister, Geneva Fort and husband Donny of
Houston; two
brothers, Dennis Moore and wife Carolyn of Flower Mound and Jimmy Moore and wife Nancy
of Vacaville, CA; sister-in-law, Lena Moore of Abilene, seven grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild.
Memorials
Thursday November 09, 2006
The Divine Ms. L was a great teacher for a rookie lawyer in 1990. I gave her the nickname
Docket Goddess. She took a long pull off of a cigarette, and in that wonderful, slow, mellow
voice, said, "Docket Goddess, I like it."
Roger Nichols - Austin, Texas
Maxine Wilcoxon
Friday, November 10, 2006
Maxine Wilcoxon
STEPHENVILLE - Maxine Wilcoxon, 92, of Lingleville, passed away Wednesday, November 8,
2006 in Stephenville.
Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday,
November 10, 2006 at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in
Stephenville with Rev. Steve Holston officiating. Online
condolences may be made at www.funeralhmtx.com.
Maxine was born on October 23, 1914 in Moran, Texas to the late Arthur and Myrtle
Whitehead. She married R.E.
Wilcoxon on November 27, 1931. She has resided in Erath County most of her life. She was
a member of Oakdale Methodist Church, and a homemaker.
She is survived by: her husband, R.E. Wilcoxon of Lingleville; daughter, Linda Wilcoxon of
Lingleville; sons, Wilson Wilcoxon of Stephenville, and Gayland Wilcoxon of Eastland; six
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
STEPHENVILLE FUNERAL HOME
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS
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Claudine Ellis Bunkley
Saturday, November 11, 2006
BRECKENRIDGE -- Claudine Bunkley, age 83 of Breckenridge, died Thursday, November 9,
2006 at Colonial Ridge Nursing Home.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Bethany Baptist
Church with Rev. Don Bearden officiating. Services have been entrusted to Morehart
Mortuary.
Claudine Ellis Bunkley was born on May 28, 1923 in Greenville, Texas to parents Collie Ellis
and Mattie Byrd Ellis. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1940 and she married
Horatio Leigh "H. L." Bunkley Jr. on January 10, 1942 in Breckenridge. Mrs. Bunkley was a
charter member of Bethany Baptist Church where she attended the Gleaners Sunday School
Class.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Tillie Gunlock and Joe Ellis; one
brother, Louis Ray Ellis; one son-in-law, Billy Eugene Mitchell Sr.; and one grandson, B. J.
Mitchell.
Mrs. Bunkley is survived by her husband, H. L. Bunkley of Breckenridge; one son, Richard
Bunkley of Houston; one daughter, Deborah Mitchell of Breckenridge; three grandchildren,
Kevin Mitchell of Keller, Marty Mitchell of Grand Prairie and Michael Mitchell of Breckenridge;
and seven great grandchildren, Destiny, Daxton and Dakotah Mitchell, all of Grand Prairie,
Destenee, Chandler and Leigha Mitchell, all of Keller, and Mackynzie Mitchelll of Little Rock,
Ark.
Memorials may be made to the Bethany Baptist Church Food Bank and may be left at
Morehart Mortuary.
Condolences may be sent online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
James C. Garrett Jr.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
CHANDLER, ARIZONA - James Garrett, Jr., 49, went to be with the Lord on November 4,
2006 after a sudden illness. He will be greatly missed by a large family until we see him
again in Heaven. Services will be held Saturday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the First
Baptist Church in Moran, Texas. Burial will follow at the Moran Cemetery under the direction
of Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home of Albany.
James Cranston Garrett, Jr. was born February 7, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas at Harris
Hospital to James and Doris Garrett. At a young age, James and his family moved to Moran
where he attended school and graduated in 1975 as Valedictorian of his class. He played
football and basketball and loved to go fishing with friends.
Pursuing one of his educational goals to be a Longhorn, he attended the University of Texas
in Austin. He graduated from U.T. with honors in May 1982 with a degree in Electrical
Engineering. James stayed in Austin where he worked for Motorola Corporation for several
years. Later he moved to Chandler, Arizona and began working for Intel. He lived in
Chandler for numerous years until he passed into eternity on Saturday the fourth of
November.
James Jr, was a Christian. At nine years of age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and
Savior. He grew up as a Baptist, and his walk with the Lord was evident throughout his life.
Survivors include his parents, James and Doris (Thomas) Garrett of Moran; Four sisters:
Delnita Jones and husband Bert of Albany; Mary Anna Snyder and husband Sam of Moran;
Susie Clack and husband Joe of Moran; Gayl Adams and husband Tracy of Abilene. Five
nephews: Wade Jones and wife Melissa of Albany; Brock Jones of Albany; Geoff Snyder of
Levelland; Clay Snyder and wife Amanda of Lubbock; Austin Adams of Abilene; one niece:
Meg Adams of Abilene; and one great niece Kate Jones of Albany. James is also survived by
several special cousins, aunts, and uncles.
James was a wonderful, much loved son, brother, and uncle, and we thank God for the time
we had with him in our family.
Officiating the service will be reverends Jack Clack and Tom Garrett. Pianist will be his
cousin Kay Kennedy. Pallbearers: Wade Jones, Geoff Snyder, Clay Snyder, Brock Jones, Meg
Adams, and Austin Adams. Honorary Pallbearers: John Herder, John C. Kays, Tom Garrett,
Jim Garrett, Ron Tallman, Steve Miller, and Stanley Stewart.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity.
GODFREY - NEESE FUNERAL HOME, ALBANY, TEXAS
Mary Ann Saunders
Saturday, November 11, 2006
7-24-23 to 11-7-06
Mary Ann Saunders, 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 in Blanco, Texas
following a long illness. A memorial service will be held at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel
of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South in Abilene, Texas at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 12,
2006.
Mary Ann was born to Pedro and Isabel Elizondo in Bexar County, Texas on July 24, 1923.
She married Stanley Estel Saunders who was in the United States Air Force in 1951.
Together, they traveled extensively in connection with Stanley's military service until
settling in Abilene in 1965. Mary Ann retired from the Abilene State School in 1988.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley Saunders of Abilene, and five children, Jim
Saunders and his wife, Kay, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mike Saunders and his wife, Jo Ellen, of
Blanco, Texas, Barbara Sweeten and her husband, Mike, of Lawrence, Kansas, Debra Fuller
and her husband, Kirk, of Huntsville, Alabama, and Diana Scalf of Abilene. She is also
survived by nine grandchildren, James Aaron, Kara, Sara, Kelsey, Allison, Lee Ellen, Emily,
Austin and Harrison.
Justeen Marie Smith
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Justeen Marie Smith, 14, died Sunday, November 5, 2006, from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident near Lampasas, Texas.
A prayer service will be 7:00 p.m., Friday at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. Mass will
be 10:00 a.m., Saturday at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church with Father Terry Brenon
officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Abilene Funeral Home.
Justeen was born October 29, 1992. She was an eighth grade student at Madison Middle
School.
Survivors include her mother, Patricia Monreal of Abilene; her father, Charles Smith of
Arlington, Texas; sisters, Briana Herrera of Abilene, Makayla Smith, Alexandria Smith and
Charley Smith, all of Arlington; a brother, Martin Herrera of Abilene; her grandmother,
Crispina Monrrial of Austin; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other
family in Arlington, Abilene and New York. She is also survived by the Ricky Rodriguez
family of Abilene, Austin and San Angelo.
Justeen was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jabniel Monrrial; her grandmother,
Geraldine Williams and cousin, Alejandro Cisneros.
Online condolences may be made at abilenefuneralhome.com
Christine Stremmel
TANKERSLEY FUNERAL HOME
Saturday, November 11, 2006
STAMFORD, TEXAS --Christine Stremmel, 82, of Stamford, passed away on Wednesday,
November 8, 2006 in Rowlett, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the
Sagerton Methodist Church with Rev. Terry O'Rear officiating. Burial will follow in the
Highland Memorial Cemetery in Stamford under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.
The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 5 until 7 p.m.
Christine was born June 27, 1924 in Hamlin to E. D. and Lula Jenkins. She was a lifetime
resident of the area. She married Herbert Stremmel April 27, 1940 in Haskell. Christine was
a member of the Sagerton Methodist Church, the Sons of Hermann Old Glory Lodge and the
Sagerton Hobby Club.
She is survived by 1 son, Larry Stremmel of Sagerton; 1 daughter, Linda Joy Henrichs and
husband, Ray of Rowlett, TX; 2 brothers, Buddy Jenkins and wife Helen of San Angelo, and
Don Jenkins and wife Betty of Snyder; 2 sisters, Laverne Harrison and husband Tye of
Rotan, and Nancy Mayo and husband Darrell of Floydada; 3 grandchildren; 3 great
grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 brother, James Jenkins, 3
sisters, Rozell Fudge, Louise Ely, and Dorothy Fudge.
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Bryon Beyer
Netherton Funeral Home
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Byron Douglas Beyer
Byron Douglas Beyer of Lake Brownwood, formerly of Pampa,
Texas, passed away Saturday,
November 11, 2006, at his home
surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 13, at 2 p.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church in
Brownwood,
Texas, with Pastor Carroll Kohl
officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas
under the
direction of the Netherton Funeral Home. The family will
receive friends at the Grace Lutheran Church, 1401 First Street on Sunday, November 12,
from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Byron Douglas Beyer was born October 17, 1942 in Abilene, Texas to Libert Alois and Ruth
Standard Beyer. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1961 and attended McMurry
University and Odessa College. Doug married Betty Kathlene Moore at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Abilene, Texas., on August 5, 1966. They lived in Odessa and Pampa, Texas, prior
to their move to Brownwood in 2000. While living in Odessa and Pampa, Doug worked for El
Paso Products and Lubrication Service, Inc.. He was an active member of the Grace
Lutheran Church in Brownwood. Doug spent his leisure time hunting, fishing, and perfecting
his outdoor cooking skills. Favorite times were spent with his children, grandchildren,
friends and extended family.
Doug is survived by his wife of forty years, Betty Kathlene Moore Beyer of Lake Brownwood,
Texas; two sons, Scott Beyer and wife, Traci, and their children Emmalee and Zachary of
Abilene, Texas; and Jeff Beyer and wife, Angie, and their
children, Cody and Kinley of Pampa, Texas. Also surviving are brothers, James Beyer of
Indian Gap, Texas and Daryl Beyer and wife, Sandy, of Hewitt, Texas; one sister, Gay Nell
Kayali and husband, Kal, of Roswell, Georgia; one sister-in-law, Phyllis
Walters and her husband Alan, of Escondido, California; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Libert Alois and Emily Ruth Standard Beyer;
sister, Frances Elaine Beyer;
brother, John David Beyer; maternal grandparents, Marvin and Lilly May Franks Standard;
and paternal grandparents, Louis
Anton and Mary Henretta Vyvial Beyer.
Netherton Funeral Home
1914 Indian Creek Road
Brownwood, Texas 76801
325-646-9000
William E. Grisham
Sunday, November 12, 2006
William E. Grisham, 89, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at his residence in Crosby,
Texas.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Elmwood Memorial Park with Reverend
Greg Kennedy officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. The family
will receive friends at a visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
William {Bill} was born January 15, 1917 in Putnam County, Texas. He married Eileen
Turnbull in June, 1939. Bill was employed by the City of Lubbock in the insurance
department. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include two sons, Craig Grisham and wife, Karen, of Mukwonago, Wisconsin and
Clark E. Grisham of Prescott, Arizona; a daughter, Kathleen Grisham of Houston, Texas; one
granddaughter, Kristina Koszycki and husband, Aaron, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; a sister,
Betty Cook, of Abilene; and special friend and caregiver, Sarah Mayolo and husband, Mark,
of Crosby, Texas.
Harvey Lee Hays III
Sunday, November 12, 2006
H. Lee Hays, III
H. Lee Hays, III, born April 29, 1952 died November 9, 2006 at a
local hospital, where his doctor's and nurse's provided him with nothing less than the best
care anyone could have provided.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at North's Memorial Chapel with Les McGalliard
officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park, under the direction of North's Funeral
Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Monday at North's Funeral
Home, 242 Orange St.
Lee was a loving father, a treasured son and an
accomplished Ham radio operator (W5PPF) of 40 years. He
received his Master's degree in Gerontology from ACU. His faith was admirable and he will
be dearly missed and remembered daily.
He was preceded in death by his father, H. L. Hays, Jr.; grandmother, Lena Bentley,
grandfather, Harvey L. Hays, Sr.
He is survived by his daughter, Janet Hays of Birmingham, Alabama, formerly of Abilene;
Mother, Elsje F. Hays of Abilene and his cousins; Michael Ewell and Cheryl Kendinian of Fair
Oaks, California.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.northsfuneralhome.com
Corney Brooks Netherlin
McCoy Funeral Home
Sunday, November 12, 2006
ASPERMONT -- Corney Brooks Netherlin, 83, went to be with her Lord Friday evening,
November 10, 2006 at a local nursing center.
Graveside funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday in the Aspermont Cemetery
officiated by Bro. Larry Melton under the care and direction of McCoy Funeral Home of
Aspermont, Texas.
Mrs. Netherlin was born in George West Texas to Porter Wade and China Nolen she married
W. R. "Buck" Netherlin in October 1939 in George West, he preceded her in death in 1999.
Mrs. Netherlin was a homemaker and a Christian.
Survivors include: three daughters, Dovie Lipham and
husband Doyle of Aspermont, Texas, Arlene Taylor & husband
E. C. of Aspermont, Texas and Juanita Polk & husband Troy of Aspermont, Texas; Seven
Grandchildren; Twenty Four Great Grandchildren; and Nine Great Great Grandchildren
She was also preceded in death by one son & one grandson.
G.D. (Pete) Sudberry
Sunday, November 12, 2006
G. D. (Pete) Sudberry
G. D. (Pete) Sudberry, age 85,
transitioned from his earthly life to his promised eternal life with the
Heavenly Father on November 9, 2006 in Columbus, OH.
Services will be 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange Street, Abilene,
Texas with Less
Thomasson officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by North's Funeral
Home. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at North's
Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St.
Mr. Sudberry was born April 4, 1921 in Venus, Texas, but grew-up mostly in Winters, Texas.
He married Mary Lou
McFerrin in Slaton, Texas on May 5, 1940. Shortly thereafter they moved to Abilene and
lived in Abilene the majority of their 61 years of marriage.
Mr. Sudberry served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army in Company A 109th Infantry;
during WWII he was in combat
overseas in Northern France and Western Germany. He was the recipient of the Purple
Heart, the Silver Star, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Expert Infantryman's badge. He
owned and
operated Sudberry Automotive in Abilene, Texas for more than 25 years before his
retirement. In 1981 he received the
President's Award from the Abilene Bowling Association and in 1989 was inducted into the
Abilene Bowling Association's Hall of Fame. He loved the Lord and his acts of kindness and
love to others reflected God's commands.
Survivors include a son, Bill Sudberry and his wife, Trish of Coleman, TX; a daughter,
Sharon Stanaland and her husband Rick of Gahanna, Ohio; seven grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his wife in 2001, his parents, his sister, and his 2 brothers.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Uganda
Mission Fund in c/o Northwest Church of Christ @ 1141 N
Willis St, Abilene, TX 79603 or your favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.northsfuneralhome.com
Burl D. Walker
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Burl D. Walker
BAIRD -- Burl D. Walker, age 80, of Baird, Texas passed away on Friday, November 10,
2006 at his home after a sudden illness.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday,
November 13, 2006 at the Parker Funeral Home Chapel. Jim Hall will officiate. Burial will be
in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Anson, Texas, with military honors.
Burl was born on July 15, 1926 in Anson, Texas to Young Gay Walker and Theodore Rhodes
Walker. He has resided in Baird since March of 1980 moving here from Tulia, Texas. He was
a farmer and retired Jailer Administrator for Callahan County, Texas. He served in the U. S.
Army during WW II in
Italy. He was a Baptist. He married Valerie Spruell in Ardmore, Oklahoma in 1974.
He is survived by: his wife, Valerie Walker of Baird, Texas; 4 daughters, Linda Ellebracht of
Atkins, Texas, Wanda Miller of El Dorado, Oklahoma, Tara Walker of Baird, Texas and Janet
Walker of Baird, Texas; 4 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on
Sunday at the funeral home.
PARKER FUNERAL HOME
141 E. 3RD STREET
BAIRD, TEXAS
325-854-1333
Wanda Jean Watkins
Sunday, November 12, 2006
IRVING -- Wanda Jean Watkins, age 83, of Irving, sister of Jane Adams of Abilene, died
Thursday, November 9, 2006 in Irving.
Born June 30, 1923 in Lawn, Texas to Clarence and Mabel Hawkins Allen, she was employed
as a customer
service representative at GTE in Irving for 21 years. Wanda was a lifelong member of Oak
View Baptist Church; a member of Silvertones; and an
active member of the Heritage Senior Citizen Center, all in Irving.
Preceded in death by one sister, Joan Nelson in January, 2006, she is survived by her
husband of 61 years, J. B.
Watkins; children, Vicki Roberts and husband Marlin of Dallas, James Watkins and wife
Betty of Keller and Joe Steven Watkins of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters, Verline Kelly of Big
Spring, Mildred Garrett of Colorado City and Jane Adams of Abilene; granddaughters, Kristin
Rust, Jennifer Watkins, Jessica Watkins and Andrea Simpson; great grandchildren, Madison
Lorance, Riley Rust, Robert Rust, and Hailey Simpson.
Visitation 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Service 11:00 a.m., Monday,
November 13, 2006 at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Jim Gerlach officiating.
Interment to follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. Memorial contributions may
be made to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 1821 University Ave. W., Suite S256,
St. Paul, MN 55104. 800-541-5454.
DONNELLY?S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME
IRVING, TEXAS
972-579-1313
Ruth Hatcher Williams
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Ruth Hatcher Williamson, the only child of Ruth Hatcher and Joe Williamson, died Friday,
November 10, 2006 in Abilene. Ruth was born on September 6, 1924 in Wichita Falls, Texas
and moved to Abilene when she was three.
She attended Abilene High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of Texas where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She later received a
Master of Education degree from Hardin-Simmons University.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at the Episcopal Church of
the Heavenly Rest, 602
Meander.
Survivors include cousins, Junene and Robert Penland of Farmers Branch, Carol and Charles
Fleming of Wimberly, Joe Penland of Dallas, Mary and Robert Eikel of LaJolla, California and
their families.
Honorary Pallbearers for the service will be Harwell Barber, Raleigh Brown, Don Clowdus,
Charles Hukill, Joe Matthews, Ed Melson, Jay Moore, Peter O'Donnell, Charles Scarborough
and Dr. Lee Williamson.
Memorials may be sent to the Ruth Hatcher and Joe Williams Scholarship Fund at the
Community Foundation of
Abilene, the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest Choir Fund or a charity of choice.
Death Notices 11.12.06 November 12, 2006
Patricia J. Barr
CLYDE - Patricia J. Barr, 52, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006. Services are pending with Bailey
Funeral Home.
Irene Bruner
HUGO, Okla. - Irene Bruner, 96, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. Services were held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Prater-Lampton-Mills & Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in
Goodland Cemetery in Hugo, Okla.
Beth Craft
THROCKMORTON - Beth Craft, 88, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. Graveside services are 2
p.m. Sunday in Throckmorton Cemetery, directed by Merriman-Archer Funeral Home of
Throckmorton. Visitation is noon to 1:45 p.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Henley Diggs
ASPERMONT - Henley Diggs, 82, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. Services are pending with
Adams Funeral Home in Hamlin.
Richard D. Fuller
SWEETWATER - Richard D. Fuller, 62, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006. Services are pending
with McCoy Funeral Home.
Linda Kay McMahan Gunning
DALLAS - Linda Kay McMahan Gunning, 58, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. Services are 10
a.m. Monday at the Church of Christ in Lometa, with burial in Senterfitt Cemetery. Visitation
is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home of Goldthwaite.
Michael Heinz Jr.
STAMFORD - Michael Heinz Jr., 45, formerly of Illinois, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006. No
local services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Kinney-Underwood
Funeral Home.
Hilton Ray Parsons
LAKE COLORADO CITY - Hilton Ray Parsons, 72, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. Graveside
services are 10 a.m. Monday in Westbrook Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. today at
Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
James Larry Sikes
BALLINGER - James Larry Sikes, 67, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Monday at Lange Funeral Home Chapel in Ballinger with graveside services to follow at 3
p.m. in Resthaven Cemetery in Midland. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mary Thurman
BIG SPRING - Mary Thurman, 89, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006. Services are pending at
Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Cynthia Welch
Cynthia Welch, 44, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2006. Services are pending with Girdner Funeral
Home of Abilene.
Robert Donald Wotton
Robert Donald Wotton, 63, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. Services are pending with
Girdner Funeral Home of Abilene.
Obits for Monday November 13, 2006
Mrs. Arphonell (Nell) Anderson
COOK-WALDEN/FOREST OAKS FUNERAL HOME
Monday, November 13, 2006
AUSTIN -- A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Nell Anderson
passed away November 11, 2006 in Austin, TX.
Nell was born October 11, 1917, in the community of Decker, east of Austin, to Ellen and
Robert Swenson. On January 16, 1937, she married Laurel "Andy" Anderson and together
they lovingly raised their three children in Houston. They recently celebrated their 69th
wedding anniversary and her 89th birthday with their proud family.
Left to cherish her memory include her husband Andy, son and daughter-in-law Lynn and
Barbara Anderson of Abilene, daughter and son-in-law Marsha and James Hurlbut of
Dripping Springs, and her grandchildren Scott and Brooke Anderson of Corpus Christi,
Chuck and Amy Holloway of Abilene, David and Carolyn Anderson of Houston, Michael
Anderson of Houston, Robin and Jamie Denton of Kyle, Zach and Julie Burns of Austin, her
sister Geraldine Shropshire of Manor, eleven adoring great-grandchildren, and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Nell was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Lanelle Anderson, granddaughter
Laurie Hurlbut, her sisters Mary Louise Brown and Dorothy Eppes, and her brother R. L.
Swenson.
Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 13th at Decker Cemetery,
8304 Decker Lane, Austin, TX.
Memorials can be made to Decker United Methodist Church, 8304 Decker Lane, Austin, TX
78724.
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W.
William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78749, (512) 892-1172.
Patricia June Barr
Monday, November 13, 2006
CLYDE -- Patricia June Barr, 52 of Clyde, died Saturday at a local hospital.
Graveside services will be Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Eula Cemetery with Rev. Mike Terrell
and Rev. Jeff Lee officiating under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
June was born September 8, 1954 in Aransas Pass to Vernon and Charlotte Cox Allison. She
attended school at Bellevue Schools before moving to Bowie and finishing her last 2 years,
graduating from Bowie High School in 1973. She attended East Texas State University and
McMurry University. She married Terry Barr on January 21, 1989 at the Eula Methodist
Church. They moved to Clyde from Abilene in November, 1994. She had worked for
Southland Corporation/7-11 as a bookkeeper and Girling Home Health Care. She was a
member of Bellevue Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Terry of Clyde; three sons, William Lloyd Barr and Andrew
Nathan Barr, both of Clyde and Steven Lawrence Oliver of Odessa; her father, Vernon Lee
Allison of Bowie; her mother, Charlotte Cox Allison of Bowie; one brother, Raymond Allison
of Bowie; three sisters, Verna Lynn Rhone of Omaha, Nebraska, Janice Stanley of Kilgore
and Barbara McDougal of Bowie.
Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
BAILEY FUNERAL HOME, CLYDE, TEXAS, 325-893-4255
Olan Clifton Dennis
Monday, November 13, 2006
GORMAN -- Olan Clifton Dennis, age 91, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2006 at the
Eastland Memorial Hospital.
Services will be 2:00 P. M. Tuesday at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with Robert
Winter officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Mr. Dennis was born on January 4, 1915 in Comanche County to Oda Carlton Dennis and
Eva Ann (Anglin) Dennis. He married Viola Hodge on September 15, 1934 in Gorman. She
preceded him in death in March 2004. Mr. Dennis was a retired farmer and a Baptist. He
was a World War II veteran serving in the U. S. Navy.
Survivors include: daughter, Anna Joy Whitson and husband Ike of Carbon; sister, Opal
Burton of Gorman; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and eight brothers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M. Monday.
HIGGINBOTHAM FUNERAL HOME, GORMAN, TEXAS, 254-734-2272
Robert Henley Diggs
ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, HAMLIN, TEXAS
Monday, November 13, 2006
Robert Henley Diggs, 72, passed away Friday, November 10, 2006. Services will be 2:00
p.m. Monday, November 13, 2006, in Swenson Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Slayton
officiating. Burial will be in the Aspermont Cemetery, directed by Adams Funeral Home in
Hamlin.
Born May 23, 1934, in Stonewall County, Henley was the son of the late Leonard Henley
and Minnie Myrtle (McClure) Diggs. He attended school in Swenson and Peacock. Henley
worked for the Texas Department of Transportation for 10 years, Stonewall County for 17
years, and was a farmer. He volunteered his time by serving Meals on Wheels and helping
at the food bank. Henley had a giving heart and gardened to give produce to others. He was
instrumental in the planning and building of the Swenson Baptist Church, where he served
as a Deacon, Music Director, and Sunday School Teacher. Henley was a former board
member of the Stonewall County Hospital.
Two brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter (Jennifer Diggs) preceded him in death.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Linda Diggs of Hamlin, and
David and Sheila Diggs of Gatesville; three sisters, Dora "Wad" Hallum of Swenson, Sue
Bradford of Peacock, and Sara Neal of Ranger; former wife and friend, Ruby Diggs of
Swenson; and four granddaughters, Amanda McClure (and husband, Chance) of Louisville,
KY, Shanna Diggs of Lubbock, Sharen Diggs of Canyon and Shelly Diggs of Hamlin.
Memorials may be made to The Habitat for Humanity, 350 Coner Stone Ct, Abilene, TX
79602 or one's favorite charity.
The body will be in state at the Swenson Baptist Church Monday, 8:30 a.m. until time of
service.
ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, HAMLIN, TEXAS, 325-576-2602
Mrs. Roseleen Metts
Monday, November 13, 2006
COLEMAN -- Mrs. Roseleen Metts, 90 years of age and a lifetime resident of Coleman, born
October 4, 1916 in Fisk, Texas and passed away in the Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene.
Roseleen was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chester and Etta Ballard, and was a
housewife and a seamstress. She was married to the late Mr. Harvey Metts in Coleman and
he has preceded her in death. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church.
She is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law - Stanley and Nelda Metts of Macom,
Missouri, Woodrow and Bettie Metts of Tuscola, Texas and Harlan and Georgeanne Metts of
Azle, Texas; six sisters - Mrs. Melba Wesson of Brownwood, Texas, Alene Cope of Coleman,
Aleta Trice of Corpus Christi, Clara Row of Midland, Texas, Jean Goze of Ft. Worth,Texas
Joan Stanton of Silsbee, Texas; four brothers, James Ballard of Coleman Bill Ballard of Big
Springs, Chester Ballard of Brownwood Wiley Ballard of Midland; 10 grandchildren; 21 great
grandchildren.
Family received friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. with
services at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2006 at the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Bill Ballard and Rev. Bill Schoneman officiating. Interment followed at the Brown Ranch
Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.
Pallbearers were - Casey Metts, Cory Metts, Terry Cook, Billy Cook, Joe Harris and Phillip
Hayes.
WALKER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 401 COMMERCIAL AVE., COLEMAN, TEXAS, 325-625-4103
Caroline J. Thuenen
Monday, November 13, 2006
Caroline J. Thuenen, 96, died Friday, November 10, 2006, at a local nursing center.
No services will be held. The family will receive friends at a visitation 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Caroline was born June 13, 1910 to Harriet {Van Nostrand} and Richard Gray in LaCrosse,
Wisconsin. Caroline was married to Vincent Haas for 49 years until his passing. She
remarried Harry Thuenen. Caroline was a native of Wisconsin, moving to Abilene in 1992.
She was a Methodist.
Survivors include her daughter, Jean Brown and husband, Bernard, of Abilene;
grandchildren, Sarah Coombs, of San Diego, California and Rick Brown of Greensville, South
Carolina; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.
Death Notices 11.13.06 November 13, 2006
Bobbie Alexander
BIG SPRING - Bobbie Alexander, 72, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006. Services are pending at
Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Veola Allen
Veola Allen 76, died Nov. 11, 2006. Services are pending with North's Funeral Home, 242
Orange St.
Don Bell
HAMLIN - Don Bell, 68, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006. Services are pending with Adams
Funeral Home in Hamlin.
Pedro A. 'Pete' Carrillo
BIG SPRING - Pedro A. ''Pete'' Carrillo, 69, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006. Services are
pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Jerry 'Spot' Cockrell
BIG SPRING - Jerry ''Spot'' Cockrell, 75, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006. Graveside services
are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Peace Chapel in Trinity Memorial Park, directed by Nalley-Pickle
& Welch Funeral Home & Crematory.
Richard D. Fuller
SWEETWATER - Richard D. Fuller, 62, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006. Graveside services
are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sweetwater Cemetery, directed by McCoy Funeral Home.
Lynda Kathy Jenkens
Lynda Kathy Jenkens, 46, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006. Arrangements are pending with
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South.
Effie McKee
LUBBBOCK - Effie McKee, 96, formerly of Big Spring, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring. Burial
will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park.
Mary Thurman
BIG SPRING - Mary Thurman, 89, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006. Services are 3 p.m.
Tuesday at Myers & Smith Chapel. Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Obits for Tuesday November 14, 2006
Leonard Marion Baum
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Leonard Marion Baum, 85, died Sunday, November 12, 2006, at an Abilene medical center.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701
Hwy 277 South, with Rev. David Black officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial
Park.
Born in Cross Plains, Texas on February 4, 1921, he was the son of Frances Virginia
(Brightwell) and George Thomas Baum. He lived most of his life in the Abilene area, and
moved from Cross Plains to Abilene in 1958. Leonard was a U. S. Army veteran and worked
for the City of Abilene as a supervisor in the street department.
Leonard married Dorothy Niedecken in Abilene in 1995. He was a member of First United
Methodist Church in Abilene, and enjoyed Abilene's Senior Citizens activities.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Leo Baum, and a sister, Fannie
Plowman.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Niedecken Baum of Abilene; a son, Mark Baum and wife,
Frances Humphrey, of New Braunfels; and stepsons, John Craig and wife, Janice, and J. T.
Craig of McKinney, George Niedecken and wife, Margaret, of Abilene, and Terry Niedecken
and wife, Kathleen Kay, of Fort Worth. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Aaron
Humphrey, Rebecca Humphrey, Elizabeth Humphrey, Michael Humphrey, Christopher
Humphrey, Dru Niedecken, Carly Niedecken, Lisa Kay Niedecken, Timothy Niedecken, Jill
Suzanne Baum, Rebecca Mae Baum, Melissa Brooke Baum and Angela Lindsey, and two
great-grandchildren, Banning Lindsey and Samantha Connelly.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Chavez South Park Senior Center, 1022 Cherry St.,
Abilene, TX 79602, or First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1318 South 2nd,
Abilene, TX 79602.
Don Allen Bell
ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, HAM
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
HAMLIN -- Don Allen Bell, 68, died Sunday, November 12, 2006, in Stonewall County.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in
Hamlin with Revs. Cody Cochran and Terry O'Rear officiating. Graveside services will be
4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bell Cemetery in O'dell, directed by Adams Funeral Home.
Born August 11, 1938 in Vernon, Don was a son of the late Wayne Alton and Ada Virginia
(Shelton) Bell. He graduated from Oklaunion High School and attended the University of
Texas in Arlington. Don served in the National Guard for two years and worked for Texaco
Oil Company for 30 years. He was employed for Citation Oil and Gas Corporation at the time
of his death.
Survivors include three daughters, Christi McBroom (and husband, Terry) of Harrold, Stacy
Robertson of Brownfield, and Donna May of Tuscola; one son, Jeff Bell (and wife, Courtney)
of Southlake; one brother Ronnie Joe Bell (and wife, Patricia) of Waxahachie; two sisters,
Marietta Teague of Rosemead, CA and Vickie Rickman of San Diego; eight grandchildren,
Keely May, Malorie May, Danie McBroom, Ty Sellers, Trent Sellers, Cade Bell, Cameron Bell,
and Carsyn Bell; and one great granddaughter, Braelyn Sellers.
Family visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at the funeral
home.
ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, HAMLIN, TEXAS, 325-576-2602
Lynda Kathy Jenkens
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Lynda Kathy Jenkens, 46, died Sunday, November 12, 2006 at Hendrick Medical Center in
Abilene.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church with Loyd
Thurman and Dr. Jeff Reid officiating. Burial will follow in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories
directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy 277 South. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The daughter of Glenda Jay (Williams) and Jay Thomas Welch, Sr., Kathy was born on
September 21, 1960, in Abilene, Texas. She was employed by Hendrick Medical Center for
27 years.
She was a loving wife, mother and sister. Her parents preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Rusty Jenkens of Abilene; a daughter, Lisa M. Hickerson of
Abilene; brothers, Jay Thomas "Tommy" Welch, Jr. of Tuscola, and Loyd Terrell Thurman,
Jr. of Mineral Wells; sisters, Susie Renee Fortney of Baird and Amy Chere Thurman of
Abilene; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Emma 'Charlene' Davis Kelley
AGAPE FUNERAL HOME
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
LUBBOCK -- Emma "Charlene" Davis Kelley, 64, of Lubbock, Texas died Monday, November
13, 2006.
Viewing will be from 5 until 7 p.m. tonight at Agape Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will
be held Wednesday, Nov. 15th at 2 p.m. in the Lueders Cemetery.
Emma was born to C. W. and Mary Emma Davis in Lueders on August 20, 1942. She
attended Lueders High School. She married Donald Ray Kelley on July 9, 1958. She was the
owner/operator of Bruce's Burger Hut for many years on E. 50th Street.
She is survived by: her father; husband; one son, Kalvin B. Kelley; three grandchildren, Lisa
Marie Veal, Kris Kelley and Amanda Garza, all of Lubbock; and one brother, Dewayne Davis
of Stamford.
AGAPE FUNERAL HOME, 6625 W. 19TH STREET, LUBBOCK, TEXAS, 806-722-2442
Dale W. Purdum
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
CLYDE - Dale W. Purdum, 65 of Knoxville, TN and formerly of Eula, passed away
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, after a long
illness.
He was born December 27, 1940 to Lyle L. Purdum and Hazel Tournear Purdum in Camp
Point, Illinois. Dale lived in Eula in the early 1980's, moving to Tennessee in the mid 1990's.
Dale is survived by two sons, Bill of Chicago, IL and Dale of Knoxville, TN; one daughter,
Hazel of Martin, TN and one brother, John Purdum of Eula.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Earl
Samuel Santibanez
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Samuel Santibanez, 72, lifelong Abilene resident, died Monday, November
13, 2006 in Abilene.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday with a Wake Service beginning at 7:00
PM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 HWY 277 South. Funeral Mass will be held
at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 15th at the Holy Family Catholic Church with burial
following in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Mr. Santibanez was born on May 24, 1934. He worked numerous years for Barr Roofing
Company and was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Carmen Santibanez of Abilene; three sons, Rudy & wife Joyce,
Samuel Jr., and Danny Santibanez all of Toledo, Ohio; two step-children, Celia Castro and
Richard of Humble, Texas, Romona English and Larry of Chicago, Illinois; siblings, Fernando
Santibanez, Raymond Santibanez and Soledado, Abelardo Santibanez and Linda, Frances
Rodriguez and Jack all of Abilene and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents and a brother preceded him in death.
Edwin A. Wilde
MANSELL-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, KNOX CITY
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
MUNDAY -- Edwin A. Wilde, 60, of Munday, died Sunday, November 12, 2006, at Brazos
Valley Care Home in Knox City. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
November 14, 2006 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rhineland, Texas with Father Leo
Schloemer officiating. Burial will follow at Rhineland Cemetery, under the direction of
Mansell - Smith Funeral Home of Knox City.
He was born the son of the late Arnold Alois Wilde and Bertha (Herring) Wilde on July 23,
1946 in Knox City. Edwin served his country in the Navy for 11 years during the Vietnam
War. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
He is survived by: his mother, Bertha Wilde of Munday; two sisters, Betty Ann Wilde of
Rhineland and Sandra Kay Schulte of Wichita Falls.
Edwin was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Gifford Wilde.
Memorials may be sent to St. Joseph Catholic Church Renovation Fund 10180 CR 6010
Munday, Texas 76371 or Hospice of Wichita Falls P.O. Box 4804 Wichita Falls, Texas 76308.
Ruth Hatcher Williamson
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Ruth Hatcher Williamson, the only child of Ruth Hatcher and Joe Williamson, died Friday,
November 10, 2006 in Abilene. Ruth was born on September 6, 1924 in Wichita Falls, Texas
and moved to Abilene when she was three.
She attended Abilene High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of Texas where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She later received a
Master of Education degree from Hardin-Simmons University.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at the
Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander.
Survivors include cousins, Junene and Robert Penland of Farmers Branch, Carol and Charles
Fleming of Wimberly, Joe Penland of Dallas, Mary and Robert Eikel of LaJolla, California and
their families.
Honorary Pallbearers for the service will be Harwell Barber, Raleigh Brown, Don Clowdus,
Charles Hukill, Joe Matthews, Ed Melson, Jay Moore, Peter O'Donnell, Charles Scarborough
and Dr. Lee Williamson.
Memorials may be sent to the Ruth Hatcher and Joe Williams Scholarship Fund at the
Community Foundation of Abilene, the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest Choir Fund or
a charity of choice.
Death Notices 11.14.06 November 14, 2006
Veola Allen
Veola Allen, 76, died Nov. 11, 2006. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday in City Hill
Cemetery, under the direction of North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Pedro A. 'Pete' Carrillo
BIG SPRING - Pedro A. ''Pete'' Carrillo, 69, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006. Funeral Mass is
10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial at Mt. Olive
Memorial Park directed by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Vigil services are 7 p.m. today at
the funeral home chapel.
Melton Edwin Davis
LAKE THOMAS - Melton Edwin Davis, 90, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
today at the First Assembly of God Church with burial in Hillside Memorial Gardens
Cemetery in Snyder.
Joy Delay
Joy Delay, 60, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are pending with Community Memorial
Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St.
Rosie Gray
BROWNWOOD - Rosie Gray, 65, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006. Services are 3 p.m.
Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ Later Day Saints. Interment will follow at Wolf
Valley Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Heartland Funeral Home in Early.
Edna Marie Kaiser Kettler
AUSTIN - Edna Marie Kaiser Kettler, 89, formerly of Rowena, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena with
burial to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery directed by Lange Funeral Home in
Ballinger.
Terry Key
BROWNWOOD - Terry Key, 51, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are pending with
Netherton Funeral Home.
Adrian Martinez
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Adrian Martinez, 23, formerly of Abilene, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006.
Arrangements are pending with Abilene Funeral Home.
Nellie Soto Martinez
EASTLAND - Nellie Soto Martinez, 91, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are pending
with Edwards Funeral Home.
Felix G. Molina
MERKEL - Felix G. Molina, 65, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are pending with
Starbuck Funeral Home.
Ira Moon
Ira Moon, 83, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are pending with North's Funeral
Home, 242 Orange St.
Cheo Rivera
Cheo Rivera, 80, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Arrangements are pending with Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Roy E. Watkins
BIG SPRING - Roy E. Watkins, 83, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are pending
with Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
Obits for Wednesday November 15, 2006
Lola E. Ausborn
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Lola E. Ausborn, 87, died Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at an Abilene medical center.
The graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Hawley Cemetery directed by Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Born in Sherman, Texas on January 26, 1919, she was the daughter of Lola (Tull) and Lee
McHenry. She had been a resident of Abilene for 70 years. She worked in housekeeping at
the Alexander Building. Mrs. Ausborn was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ausborn whom she married in Abilene, and
a son, Richard Ausborn.
Survivors include sons, Robert Ausborn of Abilene and Bobby Ausborn of Kentucky; a
daughter, Ruby Hastings and her husband, Rusty, of Abilene; one brother and one sister; 8
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Nellie Manuela Martinez
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Nellie (Manuela) Soto Martinez
EASTLAND - Nellie (Manuela) Soto Martinez, 91, of Eastland, passed away Monday,
November 13, 2006 in Eastland.
A Rosary will be said, by Deacon Rubin Castaneda, at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Edwards
Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday at St. Francis Catholic Church in
Eastland with Deacon Rubin Castaneda officiating. Burial will be in the Eastland City
Cemetery.
Nellie was born on June 17, 1915 in Gordon, Texas. She married Selestino Martinez on June
12, 1948 in Breckenridge. She was a housewife, mother and a grandmother. She loved
being outside planting flowers and working in the garden. She was a member of St. Francis
Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the late
Selestino Martinez, and by her daughter, Betty Martinez
Spurlen in June 2006.
Survivors include: one son, Joe Martinez and wife Lil of
Eastland; 3 daughters, Mary Gevara and husband Rudy of
Eastland, Virginia Cortez and husband Nick of Breckenridge, and Paula Ovalle and husband
Louis of Eastland; 2 sisters, Lydia Lopez of Breckenridge and Christinia Perez of Big Spring;
12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME
EASTLAND, TEXAS
254-629-2611
Adrian Abigail Martinez
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Adrian Abigail Martinez
Adrian Abigail Martinez, 23, of
Little Rock, Arkansas and formerly of Abilene, died Sunday, November 12, 2006, from
injuries sustained in an automobile/ pedestrian accident in Little Rock.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 16th, 2006 in the Abilene
Funeral Home Chapel of Hope, 3349 N. 12th Street with Pastor Rolando Feguria officiating.
Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Abilene Funeral Home.
Adrian was born October 24, 1983, in Abilene and lived here until moving to Little Rock six
years ago. She was a loving mother and will be dearly missed by those who knew her and
were a part of her life.
Survivors include her live-in companion, Michael Soto; her three children, Devon Anthony
Soto, Alicia Soto and Jaydon
Joseph Soto, all of Little Rock; her father, Alfred Martinez of Abilene; her mother, Sylvia
Cisneros Martinez of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a brother, LCPL Esteven A. Martinez of
Abilene; two sisters, SSgt Sandy Grace Martinez and Sarah Lee Martinez, both of Colorado
Springs; her grandfather, Adriel Flores, Sr. of Abilene; two aunts, Cynthia C. Lopez of San
Antonio and Amy Flores of Abilene; two uncles, Felix H.
Cisneros and Adriel Flores, Jr. both of Abilene.
Adrian was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lupe H. Flores.
Viewing will be Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at abilenefuneralhome.com
Felix G. Molina
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
MERKEL -- Felix G. Molina, 65, died Monday, November 13, 2006 at his home. A rosary will
be said 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Starbuck Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m.
Thursday at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church with Rev. Terry Brenon officiating. Burial
will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Abilene.
Felix was born May 2, 1941 in Colorado City to Bacillo and Esperanza Gomez Molina. He
married Ausencia Rodriquez in September 1994. Felix formerly lived in Brenham and was a
Catholic. He was a construction worker. He moved to Merkel in 2005 from Colorado City.
Survivors include his wife, Ausencia Molina of Merkel; a son, Felix Molina Jr. and wife Irma
of Brenham; 6 daughters, Sandra Dela Riva and husband Gabriel, Priscilla Martinez and
husband Manuel, Susanna Martinez, Hope Medina and husband Eliseo,
Gracie Flores and Mary Helen Molina all of Brenham; 4 sisters, Lena Jaquez of Abilene,
Vivian Molina of Denver, CO, Betty
Hernandez and Marie Molina both of Carlsbad, NM; 2 brothers, Geno Molina, Orlando Molina
of Abilene; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
STARBUCK FUNERAL HOME
MERKEL, TEXAS
325-928-4711
Ira J. Moon Jr.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Ira J. (JR) Moon, 83, of Abilene, passed away Monday, November 13, 2006.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Cedar Hill, Texas.
Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery, under the direction of
North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St. Mr. Moon was born February 6, 1923 in Mt. Pleasant,
Texas to Ira and Michel Moon. He married Shirley Watson June 12, 1993 in Bossier City,
Louisiana. He served in the U. S. Army in the 44th Division in WWII. He worked for Weaver
Construction Company for over 25 years in the Dallas -Ft. Worth area. He lived in Louisiana
for 14 years before moving to Abilene. He was a member of the Koran Baptist Church in
Haughton, Louisiana. He loved his Lord and his family in Christ and is now with Jesus and
waiting to meet us at the gate.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father and one brother, Glen Moon.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Moon; one daughter,
Vickie Pierce and husband Virgil of Cedar Hill, Texas;
step-children, Mark and Diana Layton of Abilene, Texas, Tom and Jamie Worley of Denton,
Texas and Mike and Tamara Stewart of Temple, Texas; one brother, Marion Moon of Liberty
Hill, Texas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.northsfuneralhome.com
Death Notices 11.15.06 November 15, 2006
Antonio Alonzo
BROWNWOOD - Antonio Alonzo, 73, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Wake is 6 p.m. Thursday at Davis-Morris Funeral
Home.
Mernell Auvenshine
COMANCHE - Mernell Auvenshine, 69, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Services are 2:30 p.m.
Thursday at omanche Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Taylor's Chapel Cemetery,
Comanche County.
Paul Arnold Bryant
Paul Arnold Bryant, 51, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006. Arrangements are pending with
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Saragosa Deleon
ROTAN - Saragosa Deleon, 95, died Tuesday Nov. 14, 2006. Funeral Mass is pending with
Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.
Billy George Dering Jr.
ANSON - Billy George Dering Jr., 53, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Thursday at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel in Cisco. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill
Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ernestine Gregory Geyser
RICHLAND HILLS - Ernestine Gregory Geyser, 80, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Graveside
services are 1 p.m. Friday in Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion, directed by Henderson Funeral
Home of Santa Anna.
Lily Belle Fisher McGinnis
DE LEON - Lily Belle Fisher McGinnis, 91, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
today at De Leon First Baptist Church with burial in De Leon Cemetery, directed by Nowlin
Funeral Home.
Juanita M. Monroe
SWEETWATER - Juanita M. Monroe, 84, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
today at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Sweetwater
Cemetery.
Cheo Rivera
Cheo Rivera, 80, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Liberty Baptist
Church. Burial will be in Oplin Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at ElliottHamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Floria Steen
GOLDTHWAITE - Floria Steen, 98, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are pending with
Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home.
Alice Strother
STEPHENVILLE - Alice Strother, 95, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Stephenville Funeral Home with burial in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Roy E. Watkins
BIG SPRING - Roy E. Watkins, 83, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel, with burial to follow in Trinity
Memorial Park.
Obits for Thursday November 16, 2006
E.E. Bristow
Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home
Thursday, November 16, 2006
HAWLEY - E. E. 'Bol' Bristow, 89, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at
Hendrick Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 17,
2006, at the Hawley Church of Christ with Ed Womack officiating. Burial will
be in Hawley Cemetery,
directed by Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home.
Born April 5, 1917 in Athens, E. E. was a son of the late Jack and Addie Bristow. He moved
to Hawley in 1955 and worked for the Hawley Water Supply Corporation. E. E. was the
widower of Marie Bristow and Callie Merle Bristow. He also was preceded in death by a
daughter (Betty Yvonne Middlebrook), a son (Robert Troy Bristow), a daughter-in-law
(Connie Bristow), a stepson (Gilbert Morris), five brothers, and six sisters.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Keesee (and husband, Bob) of Abilene; two sons,
Donnie Bristow (and wife, Brenda) and Ronnie Bristow all of Hawley; step children, Jean
Wilson, Donna Marshall, Judy Fowler, Bob Morris, Gary Morris, David
Morris, and daughter-in-law, Judy Bristow; 19 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and
numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Family visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2006, at the
funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Hendrick Hospice, 1682
Hickory, Abilene, Texas 79601.
Saragosa DeLeon
Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Saragosa DeLeon
ROTAN - Saragosa DeLeon, 95, died Tuesday November 14, 2006, in Fisher County
Hospital. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday November 17, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic
Church officiated by Chancellor of the Diocese of Lubbock Father
Nicolas Rendon and Father Timothy Schwertner under the
direction of Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home. Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
Saragosa was born May 5, 1911, in San Antonio to the late Antonio and Donecia (Medrano)
DeLeon. They came to Rotan when Saragosa was six, moved away for a few years and
returned when he was nine. He married Rosa Soliz February 4, 1940 in Rotan and they lived
here for the remainder of their lives. Saragoso was a very good baseball player and an avid
fan of the sport. He also loved gardening. He was a devout member of St. Joseph Catholic
Church and served as a Deacon for 27 years. Saragosa is preceded in death by his wife,
parents, a daughter (Dorothy Jane DeLeon), and a brother
(Antonio DeLeon, Jr.).
Pallbearers will be Rudy Flores, Ricky DeLeon, Tony DeLeon, Adrian DeLeon, Joe Cervantez,
Jon Curry, Michael DeLeon and Dean DeLeon.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Henry and Mary DeLeon of Fort
Worth, Emilio DeLeon of Fort Worth and Tony and Orveta DeLeon of Big Spring; a daughter
and son-in-law, Carolyn and Raul Flores of Rotan; thirteen grandchildren and their spouses,
Ruby Flores, Ashley Flores, Annette and Jon Curry, Brenda and Joe Cervantez, Dean
DeLeon, Vera and Felix Ortega, Michael DeLeon, Tonia and Randall Deaver, Ricky and Cholie
DeLeon, Tony and Tanya DeLeon, Adrian DeLeon, Teresa DeLeon and Tony Gonzales; 17
great-grandchildren, Lacy Curry, Jake Curry, Cameron Blake Curry, Tiffany Cervantez,
Joseph Cervantez, Crystal DeLeon, Drake DeLeon, Samuel Ortega,
Elijah Ortega, Seth Ortega, Natasha Deaver, Gabriele DeLeon, Vannesa DeLeon, Carmen
DeLeon, Talia DeLeon, Jonathan
DeLeon and Anthony Gonzales.
Jimmie Haley
Thursday, November 16, 2006
On November 14, 2006, Jimmie was welcomed home in the loving arms of Jesus. Services
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 17 at the First Baptist Church in Baird,
Texas. Reverend Truman Johnson will officiate, directed by Parker Funeral Home. Burial will
follow in the Clyde Cemetery and will be private for family only.
Jimmie was born in Gainesville, Texas on February 24, 1918. She
married Jack Haley in 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri. Jimmie loved going to church and
volunteering at Senior Citizens where she was named Volunteer of the Year for 2006. She
never missed attending church or Senior Citizens unless she was ill. She had a wonderful
attitude in her final days. She knew this world wasn't her home. She was looking forward to
seeing her
husband Jack and her many relatives in heaven. We will all miss her, but we know we will
see her again. She was a wife,
mother, and homemaker.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Georgia and Darvin King, Dorothy and James
Massey, Billie and Jerry
Needham, Linda and Scott Muston, Vickie and Clark Hankins, Julie and Blake Burkett; two
sons, Mark Haley and Jackie Haley and daughter-in-law Kay Haley. 19 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren also survive, as well as numerous
nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to Dr. Calvo, Hendricks Hospital doctors and staff, and Hospice of the Big
Country for their care of
Jimmie and especially Bruce Bell and friends at Senior Citizens that knew and loved her.
Thanks to her Sunday School Class for your prayers and cards.
Pallbearers will be the sons-in-law.
PARKER FUNERAL HOME
BAIRD, TEXAS
Cheo Altamirano Rivera
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Cheo A. Rivera
Cheo Altamirano Rivera passed from this life on November 13, 2006 following a lengthy
illness. He was born in Abilene on December 1, 1925 as the youngest of 10 children to
Ysidro Rivera and Genovera Altamirano-Rivera. He was a life-long resident of Abilene,
leaving only to serve during World War II on a Naval machine ship. Cheo met his wife,
Martha Faye Roberson on a blind-date for bowling. They were married on April 3, 1954,
after which time he became a machinist/pipe threader, employed primarily by Fort Worth
Pipe & Supply Company.
He was a true son to his mother-in-law, Ella Mae Haynes-Roberson, who resided with the
family until her death. He was a devoted husband to Martha and a gentle father to his
children. He lived his life with humor and with honor to God?s simple blessings.
Cheo was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, and until his illness could many times be
found gardening and preparing novel recipes for his church and neighbor fellowship. He was
an avid walker and long-time caretaker to many of his neighbors.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Martha, son, William Thomas Roberson (killed
1969 in Vietnam), brothers, Roberto and Martin, sisters, Aurora, Sara, Teresa, Thomasa and
Lucia.
He is survived by brothers, Abran Rivera and Chano Rivera, both of Abilene; children, Mary
Rivera-Lutz, Geneva Rivera, Debra and husband, James Patterson, all of Abilene, and Joe
Rivera and wife, Susan of Amarillo; and grandchildren, Christi and husband, Zach Murphy,
David Patterson and wife, Jennifer, Jordan Lutz and wife, Donna, Michael Patterson,
Katherine Lutz, Steven Rivera, and Timothy Lutz.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Darvin Shipman
officiating. Burial will follow in Oplin Cemetery directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542
Hickory. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 903, Abilene, TX 79604, Texas
Cancer Center, 1957 Antilley Rd., Abilene, TX 79606, or Abilene VA Clinic, 4225 Woods
Place, Abilene, TX 79602.
Death Notices 11.16.06 November 16, 2006
Joy Delay
Joy Delay, 60, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday in Abilene
City Cemetery, directed by Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St.
Jerome Hargis
Jerome Hargis, 64, of Haskell, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Services are pending with
Community Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 1443 N. 2nd St.
The Rev. E.R. Holder
LAMESA - The Rev. E.R. Holder, 88, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Saturday at First Baptist Church, with burial following at 3 p.m. in Elmwood Memorial Park,
Abilene, directed by Branon Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
William 'Willie' Hull
GARDEN CITY - William ''Willie'' Hull, 74, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Services are pending
with Myers & Smith Funeral Home, Big Spring.
Terry Key
BROWNWOOD - Terry Key, 51, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Graveside services are 2 p.m.
Friday in Indian Creek Cemetery, directed by Netherton Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 to 8
p.m. today at the funeral home.
Chuck Landers
BIG SPRING - Chuck Landers, 35, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Services are pending with
Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Billie Jo McCright
CLYDE - Billie Jo McCright, 79, of Odessa, formerly of Clyde, died Wednesday, Nov. 15,
2006. Services are pending with Bailey Funeral Home.
Billie Dee Starr
Billie Dee Starr, 45, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Services are pending with Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Judy Ann Stuard
CISCO - Judy Ann Stuard, 48, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Services are 3 p.m. today at
Summers-Chambers Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Nimrod Cemetery.
Donnie Wiggins
BRECKENRIDGE - Donnie Wiggins, 20, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Arrangements are
pending with Morehart Mortuary.
Robert Donald Wooten
Robert Donald Wooten, 63, died Nov. 9, 2006. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Saturday
at Abilene Open Door, 3157 Russell. Arrangements by Girdner Funeral Home, 141 Elm.
Obits for Friday November 17, 2006
David Giles Baum
Friday, November 17, 2006
David Giles Baum, 49, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006, in a local hospital. Funeral
services will be held at 10 am Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in
Abilene, with Bishop Cavin Hill officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542
Hickory. Burial will be in Lehi Cemetery, Lehi, Utah. Visitation is 6 to 8 pm Friday at the
funeral home.
David was born in Provo, Utah on April 14, 1957, the son of Giles Gordon and Shirley Ann
(VanCott) Baum. He married Sharlene Gurney in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 10, 1979.
They moved to Abilene in January 2004 from Kenniwick, Washington. David was an air
traffic controller for the Department of Transportation, FAA in Abilene. He was a Boy Scout
leader in Abilene and enjoyed wood working, cross stitching, and most of all-being a dad.
Survivors include his wife, Sharlene of the home; six sons, Nicholas and wife, Christina
Baum of American Fork, Utah, Daniel and wife, Erin Baum of Spokane, WA, Christopher
Lloyd Baum, Andrew Giles Baum, Joshua McKay Baum, and Kelin James Baum, all of
Abilene; four daughters, Melissa Lee Hawkins & husband, Derrick of Bountiful, Utah, Tiffany
Lynn Baum of American Fork, Utah, Rebecca Sue Baum and Rachel Virginia Baum, both of
Abilene; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Giles Baum of Orem, Utah; four sisters, Ruth Ann Greaves of
Pleasant Grove, Utah, Linda Lee Peay of Orem, Utah, Shirley Kathleen Bendall of Logan,
Utah, and Susan Elizabeth Baum of Orem, Utah; granddaughter, Whitney Ann Baum and
two grandchildren on the way.
Memorials may be made to Abilene 3rd Ward Mission Fund, 206 Mariah, Abilene, TX 79602.
Ed Brahaney
Ellis Funeral Home
Friday, November 17, 2006
Ed Brahaney, of Midland, passed away Tuesday evening, November 14, 2006 at Hospice of
Midland Inpatient Unit following a long illness.
Born in Ranger, Texas August 15, 1924 to Frank and Lillian Brahaney, Ed was raised in Wink
and Abilene and was a graduate of Abilene High School. He also graduated from the
University of Texas with degrees in Business Administration and Law in 1950. He then
joined his father, Frank T. Brahaney, Sr., a pioneer in the oil and gas industry in Texas, and
his brother, Frank T. Brahaney, Jr., in Midland as drilling contractors and oil producers.
He continued to be active in the oil and gas industry
throughout his life and was a member of the State Bar of
Texas, the Petroleum Club of Midland, and the Wildcatters
Association. History, politics and travel were special interests of his.
He was preceded in death by his parents and niece, Judy K. Pettis.
Ed is survived by his brother, Frank T. Brahaney of Midland, TX; sister, June K. Pettis of
Midland, TX; nephews, Tom F.
Brahaney of Midland, TX; and Rick Pettis of Dallas, TX; nieces, Carolyn Brahaney of Dallas,
TX; and Mary Ann Christian of
Richmond, VA; great-nephews, Michael K. Pettis, and his
children, Regan, Cole and Case Pettis of Frisco, TX;
great-nephew and niece, William T. and Lauren Christian of
Richmond, VA. The family wishes to thank Robert A. Vogel, M.D., Care
Partners of Midland, and Hospice of Midland Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 17, 2006 at St.
Stephen's Catholic Church, 4601 Neely Ave., with Father James Bridges officiating.
Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland,
Texas 79701 (432) 683-5555. To place on-line condolences visit www.mem.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621,
Midland, Texas 79702.
ELLIS FUNERAL HOME
MIDLAND, TEXAS
Thomas Earl Crum
Byrum Funeral Home
Friday, November 17, 2006
Born 8/30/1925 in Ferris, Tx. Passed away 11/15/2006. Survived by wife Marjorie Crews
Crum; sons Thomas Earl Crum, Jr. & wife Rosemary of Houston, Terry Crum & wife
Stephanie of Keller; brother Ted Crum & wife Grace of Coleman;
grandchildren Justin Crum & wife Betsy, Jeremy Crum & wife Monica, Jamie Crum, Brian
Crum & wife Julie, Rusty Crum, Glenn Purcell & wife Mindy, Stacy Tardy & husband D. C.; 9
great grandchildren.
Services at 11:00 AM Saturday (11/18/06) in Byrum
Funeral Chapel, 425 N. Dallas Ave., Lancaster, TX. Interment in Edgewood Cemetery,
Lancaster. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 at the funeral home.
BYRUM FUNERAL HOME
LANCASTER, TEXAS
Memorials
Saturday November 18, 2006
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Dear Marjorie and Ted and families: For some reason tonight, I came in to the computer
and entered an internet search on "Crum family, Ferris, Texas"... and this site came up! I
can't believe the timing and offer my heartfelt sympathy to you and the extended family.
My sisters, Mary Jo and Jill, and I are the daughters of Andrew Ellis (Bill) and Maurine Crum
and nieces of Wilburn (Uncle Rib to us) and cousins to Tommy and Teddy although haven't
met. There are some family photos of Mary Jo as a toddler taken with them at the farm in
Ferris. A few years ago, Steve Crum and I started doing a little family research but haven't
talked to him in a while. I would very much be interested in corresponding with any family
members if they so desire. Our prayers and condolences to you all,
Carol Crum Terrell - Pasadena, TX
Thursday November 16, 2006
Dear Ted and Grace: I was very sorry to hear about Tommy's passing. You have my
deepest condolences. It had been many many years since I last saw him. I have cc'd
Charles and Helen as they had sent me the email re Tommy. Take care. Best regards to you
always.
Dan W. Brown - Wellington, New Zealand
Johnny Heatly
Friday, November 17, 2006
ALBANY -- Johnny Heatly, age 62 of Albany, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at
Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday,
November 18, 2006 at the First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Jerry Krueger and Rev.
Trey Little officiating. Services have been
entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Johnny Lee Heatly was born on December 18, 1943 in
Merkel, Texas to parents Aubry Coleman Heatly and Johnnie Odie Chappell. He graduated
from Trent High School as
valedictorian of the class of 1962; and, later graduated from McMurry University with a
Bachelor of Science Degree. Johnny married Lynda Killingsworth on August 10, 1963 in
Roby. He served in the United States National Guard 111th Engineering Battalion from 1963
to 1989. Johnny and Lynda moved to
Albany in 1969 from Trent. He retired as County Executive
Director of the FSA after 37 years of service. Johnny was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, Lions Club,
Albany Golf Club, and TASCOE; as well as, NASCOE and the
Albany Chamber of Commerce, both in which he served as Past President. Johnny cherished
his family and enjoyed working hard and playing golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, J.M. Heatly and Byron Heatly, and
one sister, Margaret Thomas.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Lynda Heatly; one daughter, Leigh & husband, Dean Lowe;
one son, John Tom Heatly & wife, Cari; four grandchildren, Keelan, Kolby, Chloe and
Houston; all of Albany; three brothers, Bill Heatly & wife, Charlene, and
Kenneth Heatly & wife, Janie, all of Abilene and Jerry Heatly & wife, Nancy, of Big Spring;
seven sisters, Joy Dean McElmurray, Ruby Faye Sipe, Nelda Sue & husband, Jimmy Hobbs,
and
Sherry & husband, Bill Fellers, all of Trent, Grace Marie &
husband, James Bright, and Elsie Mae & husband, Jack
Keenan, all of Abilene, and Emma Lois & husband, Dwayne
Watson, of Merkel.
Memorials may be made to the Shackelford County Youth Livestock Show Association and
may be left at Morehart
Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at
www.morehartmortuary.net.
Johnny Heatly
Friday, November 17, 2006
ALBANY -- Johnny Heatly, age 62 of Albany, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at
Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday,
November 18, 2006 at the First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Jerry Krueger and Rev.
Trey Little officiating. Services have been
entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Johnny Lee Heatly was born on December 18, 1943 in
Merkel, Texas to parents Aubry Coleman Heatly and Johnnie Odie Chappell. He graduated
from Trent High School as
valedictorian of the class of 1962; and, later graduated from McMurry University with a
Bachelor of Science Degree. Johnny married Lynda Killingsworth on August 10, 1963 in
Roby. He served in the United States National Guard 111th Engineering Battalion from 1963
to 1989. Johnny and Lynda moved to
Albany in 1969 from Trent. He retired as County Executive
Director of the FSA after 37 years of service. Johnny was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, Lions Club,
Albany Golf Club, and TASCOE; as well as, NASCOE and the
Albany Chamber of Commerce, both in which he served as Past President. Johnny cherished
his family and enjoyed working hard and playing golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, J.M. Heatly and Byron Heatly, and
one sister, Margaret Thomas.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Lynda Heatly; one daughter, Leigh & husband, Dean Lowe;
one son, John Tom Heatly & wife, Cari; four grandchildren, Keelan, Kolby, Chloe and
Houston; all of Albany; three brothers, Bill Heatly & wife, Charlene, and
Kenneth Heatly & wife, Janie, all of Abilene and Jerry Heatly & wife, Nancy, of Big Spring;
seven sisters, Joy Dean McElmurray, Ruby Faye Sipe, Nelda Sue & husband, Jimmy Hobbs,
and
Sherry & husband, Bill Fellers, all of Trent, Grace Marie &
husband, James Bright, and Elsie Mae & husband, Jack
Keenan, all of Abilene, and Emma Lois & husband, Dwayne
Watson, of Merkel.
Memorials may be made to the Shackelford County Youth Livestock Show Association and
may be left at Morehart
Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at
www.morehartmortuary.net.
Marvin Moore
Friday, November 17, 2006
Marvin Moore, age 72, died
Thursday, November 16, at his home, from complications of Parkinson's
disease. His family was at his side. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at
Fountain Gate Fellowship Church, 909 N. Willis,
Abilene, Texas.
Marvin learned he had Parkinson's many years ago but his health
precipitously deteriorated over the last few weeks. This has been a long battle, which he
fought silently and courageously.
Marvin was born on December 5, 1933 to Hollis and Bobbie (Ballenger) Moore in Pitcher,
Oklahoma. He lived and grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Anchorage, Alaska after joining
the Armed Forces. It was during his enlistment in the military that he became interested in
flying. After leaving the military he pursed a career in aviation. He obtained employment in
Alaska as a corporate pilot with Tesoro Petroleum Company and also taught avionics and
flying at the University of Alaska. He met his wife Lahoma in Alaska and they were married
on October 14, 1966. The Moore's moved to San Antonio in 1974, where Marvin continued
to fly Lear Jets. The family then moved to
Abilene in 1974. Marvin was privileged to fly sheiks, princes, Movie Stars and even The
Harlem Globe Trotters, yet he
remained a humble and greatly respected man. He retired in 1990 after being diagnosed
with Parkinson's disease.
Survivors include best friend and wife Lahoma, son Darrell Moore, future daughter-in-law,
Donna Swan, daughter Dawn
Edwards, grandchildren Ryan and Regan Edwards all of Abilene; brother, Ronny Moore who
currently resides in Abilene after moving here in 2005 with his wife Una to help his brothers
daily care. Ronny spent most everyday assisting in Marvin's daily care and keeping him
company. Ronny was a true gift to Marvin in his last years.
Marvin had such a love for flying that he carried it over into his hobby. He built and flew
radio controlled airplanes and boats. He also found time to teach his son-in-law, Pat
Edwards to fly his Cessna! They spent hours together tinkering and
flying that plane with greatest of joy. Other hobbies included; boating, fishing, and loving
his grandchildren. Even when his
illness severely affected his coordination, he continued to pass his time tinkering with his
boat and anything else he could get his hands on - - sometimes to Lahoma's dismay.
Marvin's recently renewed his relationship with our Lord
Jesus Christ and re-dedicated his life to our Savior. In his final days he was peaceful in the
knowledge that his sins had been forgiven and the promise of an everlasting life awaited
him. He knew his name was written on the palm of God's hand and it
always brought him a smile.
With Marvin's passing, we remind ourselves that his life is to be celebrated and although he
will be missed everyday, he will forever be in our hearts.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.northsfuneralhome.com
Kenneth (K.D.) West
Friday, November 17, 2006
Kenneth (K.D.) West, 68, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2006. A memorial service
will be held on Saturday, November 18 at 2 p.m. at the Rising Star Funeral Home. Local
arrangements by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
He is survived by one son, Jett West of Alabama, one daughter, Julie Butcher of Rising Star,
one sister, Shirley Perry of Rising Star and one brother, James West of Winters.
Donations can be made to the West Texas Boys Ranch in San Angelo, TX or Cal Farley?s
Boys Ranch in Amarillo, TX.
Donnie Wiggins
Friday, November 17, 2006
BRECKENRIDGE -- Donnie Wiggins, age 20 of Midland,
formerly of Breckenridge, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006 in Iraan, Texas. A funeral
service will be held at 11 a.m.,
Saturday, November 18, 2006, at Morehart Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Rex Boggs
officiating. Burial will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Morehart
Mortuary.
Visitation will be Friday evening, November 17th, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Morehart Mortuary.
Donnie Wayne Wiggins was born on March 8, 1986 in
Midland, Texas to parents Jimmy Wayne Wiggins and Theresa Jo Wolf. He graduated from
Breckenridge High School in 2005. In July Donnie moved to Midland where he was
employed by Patterson Drilling.
Donnie is survived by his mother, Theresa Wiggins of
Breckenridge; father, Jimmy Wiggins & wife, Genita, of
Midland; three brothers, D.J. Hendrix of Breckenridge, Matthew Wiggins of Midland and
Timmy Wiggins of Denton; one sister, Lori Hendrix of Breckenridge; grandparents, Don &
Lee Plott of Breckenridge, Eddie Wolf of Odessa and Benny & Pauline
Wiggins of Chandler, one step-brother, Brandon Holder of
Midland; one step-sister, Kaci Aubrey of Midland; three uncles, Rod Wiggins of Chandler,
Mark Kincaid of Midland and Brad Kincaid of Lubbock; two aunts, Janey Lynch and Cindy
Wolf, both of Midland; two nephews and five nieces. Also, a special girl, Kara Dacus, and
adult admirers, Don Edwards, Bill Nichols and Dwight Tribble.
Memorials may be made to the Breckenridge Senior Citizens Center and may be left at
Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
Death Notices 11.17.06 November 17, 2006
Kendall Ray Bullard
CLYDE - Kendall Ray Bullard, 56, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Services are pending with
Bailey Funeral Home.
The Rev. E.R. Holder
LAMESA - The Rev. E.R. Holder, 88, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Saturday at First Baptist Church, Lamesa, with burial following at 3 p.m. in Elmwood
Memorial Park, Abilene, directed by Branon Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 to 7:30 p.m. today
at the funeral home.
Mae Bell Johnson
BIG SPRING - Mae Bell Johnson, 80, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
today at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday in
Long Branch Cemetery, Marlin.
Edna Lancaster
BIG SPRING - Edna Lancaster, 85, of Cantonment, Fla., died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel, with burial
following in Mt. Olive Memorial Park.
Chuck Landers
BIG SPRING - Chuck Landers, 35, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Private family services will
be held at a later date. Arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Bennie Mercer
BRECKENRIDGE - Bennie Mercer, 48, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Services are 1 p.m.
Saturday at Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 to7 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Lenora Katherine Reed
Lenora Katherine Reed, 52, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Services are pending with
Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St.
Billie Dee Starr
Billie Dee Starr, 45, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. Services are 10 a.m. today at Abilene
State School Chapel, with burial following in Abilene State School Cemetery, directed by
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Leland Wallace
BIG SPRING - Leland Wallace, 85, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel, directed by NalleyPickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Obits for Saturday November 18, 2006
Cora M. Aten
KOSTEL FUNERAL HOME, YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
Saturday, November 18, 2006
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS -- Cora M. Aten, age 90, of Charleston, IL died Tuesday, November
14, 2006 at Charleston Rehab and Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 20, 2006 at the First United
Methodist Church, in Yankton with Rev. Dean Trapp officiating. Burial will be in the Garden
of Memories. Visitations will be from 5-8 PM, Sunday, November 19, 2006 at the Kostel
Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD with an Order of Eastern Star Service at 7:00
PM.
Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Keith
Aten, Kevin Aten, Don Kudrna, Ron Koupal, Charles Tienken and Loy Gravholt. Honorary
pallbearers are Chris Aten, Patrick Aten and Laddie Kostel.
Cora Mae Sloan was born March 5, 1916 in Endicott, NE, the oldest child of Roger and Marie
(Moser) Sloan. The family moved to the Ragan, NE area when she was an infant. She
attended and was a graduate of the Ragan Consolidated School, one of the first
consolidated schools in the state. In high school, she was active in 4-H, orchestra, Girls?
Glee Club, and took the state accredited high school normal training courses passing all the
exams. For several years, she taught in a rural school near Alma, NE. She was united in
marriage to Lloyd B. Aten on November 23, 1935 in Kearney, NE. To this union were born
two sons -- Dennis Wayne Aten in 1937 and Ronald Bruce Aten in 1944. For two years, Cora
was employed by the local telephone office in Ragan, NE. They lived in several states over
the years, including Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa before residing in
Tabor in 1950. While living in Tabor, her husband, Lloyd was employed at BY Electric as a
manager and upon his retirement, they moved to Yankton.
Cora was a member of the United Methodist Churches in Ragan, NE, Springfield, Tyndall,
and Yankton. She was very active in the United Methodist Women in Tyndall and Yankton,
where she held the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and other
offices at various times. Her memberships also extend to the Order of the Eastern Star in
Springfield, Tyndall, and Yankton, where she held all offices but two at various times, and
the United Methodist Administration Board in Tyndall and Yankton. For several years, she
was a member of the hand bell choir.
Her memory will be cherished by her two sons: Dennis of Charleston, IL and Ron of Abilene,
TX; her brother, Dale Sloan of Springfield, IL; five grandchildren: Keith Aten of Gardner, KS,
Kevin Aten of Cerro Gordo, IL, Lori Aten of Charleston, IL, Chris Aten of Wichita Falls, TX,
and Patrick Aten of Lubbock, TX; five great grandchildren: Christina Purcell, Leanna Purcell,
Sarah Aten, Ashley Purcell, and Paul Aten, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lloyd in 1991, three brothers:
Wayne Sloan in 1934 in an accident, Larry Sloan in 2000, Glen Sloan in 2004, a sister,
Roselyn Kasson in 1996.
KOSTEL FUNERAL HOME, YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA, 605-665-9679
Kendall Ray Bullard
Saturday, November 18, 2006
CLYDE -- Kendall Ray Bullard, 56, died Thursday, November 16, 2006 at his home in Clyde.
Memorial services are at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 19th the Bailey's Funeral Chapel.
Ken was born November 22, 1949 in Winters, Texas to Alford K. and Lena B. (Hancock)
Bullard. He grew up in Winters and attended school there through his freshman year. He
graduated from Abilene High School in 1969. In that same year, Ken joined the U.S. Army,
serving as a Buck Sergeant during the Viet Nam War. He married Estelle Rice on April 1,
1977 in Clyde, where they have lived since. He was Maintenance Supervisor for the Texas
Department of Transportation until his 30-year retirement. He was a member of the Masonic
Lodge.
Ken was highly regarded for his kindness, generosity and love for his neighbors, friends and
family. He was a wonderful Husband, Father and PaPa and will be greatly missed by all that
loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Estelle of Clyde; his daughter, Tracy Pugh and husband Bray of
Clyde; a sister, Kay Bardin and husband A.C. of Tulsa, OK; a brother Bill Bullard and wife
Ella of Cottonwood, Texas; two grandchildren, Taylor Bray Pugh and Tatum Kendal Pugh,
both of Clyde and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18th, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas,
79605
BAILEY FUNERAL HOME, CLYDE, TEXAS, 325-893-4255
Billie Jo McCright
Saturday, November 18, 2006
CLYDE - Billie Jo McCright of Odessa and formerly of Clyde, died Wednesday at an Odessa
hospital.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Clyde Church of Christ with Jim Hall
officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of Bailey Funeral
Home. Visitation will be from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. McCright was born January 17, 1926 in Brown County to Homer Wilkins and Beulah
Smith Wilkins. She grew up and attended school in Roby. She was the widow of Charlie
Ambers McCright, whom she married on August 29, 1941 in Clairemont, Texas.
They moved to Clyde from Austin in 1992. Mrs. McCright moved to Odessa January 15,
2006 to be near her daughter. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eisenhower
Church of Christ in Odessa.
Survivors include her son, Danny McCright and wife Flora of Ft. Worth; her daughter,
Frances Arbuckle and husband Bill of Odessa; three sisters, Nadine Taylor Youngblood and
husband John of Enid, OK, Roberta Warford of Clyde and Faye June Hill of Vera; two
brothers-in-law, Tom Knight of New Braunfels and Jim McCright and wife Amaleeta of
Rotan; five grandchildren, James Arbuckle and wife Melinda of Little Rock, Donny Arbuckle
and wife Gale of Bedford, Gayla Arbuckle and friend Gary Geneva of Odessa and Amber
McCright and Erin McCright, both of Fort Worth; nine great-grandchildren, Michael Arbuckle
and wife Jennifer of Odessa, James Arbuckle, Jr., Kathryn Arbuckle, Charles Scott Arbuckle
and Sarah Jean Arbuckle, all of Little Rock, Meagan Arbuckle of Austin and Alex Arbuckle
and Stephanie Arbuckle, both of Keller; two great-great-grandchildren, Cody Arbuckle and
Zachary Arbuckle and one due in April, Christopher Allen Arbuckle.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Ronald Dean McCright,
one brother, Stanley Wilkins, three sisters, Eilene Knight, Bonnie Sumners and Darcell
Starnes.
Mom was the sweetest, caring and loving mom in the world. She was loved by all who knew
her.
As a strong Christian lady, she lived by the Word of God. She would want all to live their
lives according to God's Word, so we can all be reunited in heaven.
Granny -- Billie, as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, loved them all so
very much, as they also loved and adored her.
Mom was blessed so much to have a wonderful daughter-in-law, Flora, whom she loved
very much. Her son-in-law, Bill was her caregiver this past year and there was much love
between them both. Danny and Fran want to thank their spouses for their love for their
mom.
John 3:16
BAILEY FUNERAL HOME, CLYDE, TEXAS
Carrie Sue McDaniel
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Carrie Sue McDaniel, 61, died Thursday, November 16, 2006, at an Abilene medical center.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Northwest Church of Christ officiated by
Jim Merrick and Jacky Wallace. Local arrangements are being made by Elliott-Hamil Funeral
Home, 542 Hickory.
Born in Bennington, Oklahoma on January 4, 1945, she was the daughter of Allie Beatrice
(Gables) and Marvin Earl Jones. Ms. McDaniel was a bookkeeper for Tom Thumb Foods, and
moved from Lubbock to Abilene in 2000.
She was a member of Northwest Church of Christ in Abilene.
Her father, Marvin Earl Jones, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, David McDaniel and wife, Amy, of Midlothian, Texas; daughter,
Sherry Dial of Amarillo; grandchildren, Brittney Dial, Courtney McDaniel, Savannah McDaniel
and Micah Walker; and great-grandson, Devin Fraley. She is also survived by her mother,
Allie Beatrice Jones of Meeker, Oklahoma; a brother, Marvin Jones, Jr. of Shawnee,
Oklahoma; and friends, John and Nita Key, and Jim and Donna Merrick and Rikki, Lance,
Sara and Jon.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Taylor-Jones Humane Society, 3811 N. 1st St.,
Abilene, TX 79603, or Rescue the Animals, Inc., 4620 N. 1st St., Abilene, TX 79603.
Death Notices 11.18.06 November 18, 2006
Glenda Sue Beinhauer
SWEETWATER - Glenda Sue Beinhauer, 64, of Bryan and formerly of Sweetwater, died
Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Services are pending with McCoy Funeral Home.
Ernestine 'Tinnie' Fenwick
Ernestine ''Tinnie'' Fenwick, 72, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at
The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill
Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Florenda 'Linda' Soto Hidrogo
COMANCHE - Florenda ''Linda'' Soto Hidrogo, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Services
are 2:30 p.m. today at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakwood
Cemetery.
Tommy Huckaby
RANGER - Tommy Huckaby, 74, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Graveside services are 2
p.m. Sunday in Necessity Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Edwards Funeral
Home of Ranger.
Eugene Rex Ivy
MULLIN - Eugene Rex Ivy died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Services are pending with StacyWilkins Funeral Home of Goldthwaite.
Juanita Landers
LAWN - Juanita Landers, 94, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at
First Baptist Church of Lawn. Burial will be in Dewey Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday at Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola.
Evelyn Estelle Rollins
SNYDER - Evelyn Estelle Rollins, 74, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Saturday at Faith Baptist Church with burial in Hillside Memorial Gardens Cemetery under
the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.
Jason D. Taylor
RANGER - Jason D. Taylor, 26, of Eastland and formerly of Dalhart, died Wednesday, Nov.
15, 2006. Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Evergreen Cemetery, directed by
Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
James D. Tucker
James D. Tucker, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Arrangements are pending with Abilene
Funeral Home.
Leon Villanueva
COMANCHE - Leon Villanueva, 64, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Services are 2:30 p.m.
Sunday at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery in
Comanche.
Barbara L. Yarbrough
Barbara L. Yarbrough, 69, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Services are pending with
Elmwood Funeral Home.
Obits for Sunday November 19, 2006
Mary Jeanette Atkins
BRIGHT-HOLLAND FUNERAL HOME, PARIS
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Mary Jeanette Atkins, 85, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, November
16, 2006, in Abilene, Texas.
The beloved and devoted daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Huey Proffitt of Paris, Texas. Mrs. Atkins
celebrated life by showering her friends and family with love and affection. Always good
humored with a positive outlook and open heart, Mrs. Atkins lived her life with zeal,
generosity and pride. Although she will be greatly missed, all those whose lives she touched
will cherish her contribution and celebrate her memory with gratitude.
She is survived by: her daughter, Patricia Colley; son, Richard Atkins and daughter-in-law
Claire Atkins. Mrs. Atkins took great pride in her three devoted grandsons: Tom Atkins, Sam
Atkins and Chris Colley. Her love also extended to their adoring spouses: Pam, Rebecca and
Marcy. She also shared a close bond with her only granddaughter, Jennifer Colley. Mrs.
Atkins was also blessed with three great-grandchildren whom she loved deeply: Lyle Atkins,
Jake Colley and Jacob Atkins.
Bright - Holland Funeral Home conducted graveside services on Saturday, November 18th,
at 2:30 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery, Paris, Texas where her beloved husband Charles
Atkins was laid to rest in 1976.
To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com
and select the Guestbook icon.
BRIGHT-HOLLAND FUNERAL HOME, PARIS, TEXAS, 903-784-6623
Lucille Wade Ellison
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Lucille Wade Ellison, 100, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died
Thursday, November 16, 2006, at an Abilene medical center.
The daughter of Rosabelle (Hipp) and Jerome Wade, Lucille was born on November 8, 1906
in Fort Worth, Texas. On February 18, 1922, she married Clarence Ellison in Anson, Texas,
and moved to Abilene from Sweetwater in 1938. She was a homemaker and a member of
5th and Grape Church of Christ.
Mrs. Ellison was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Ellison in 1994, her parents,
three brothers, two sisters, a grandchild and a great-grandchild.
Survivors include three daughters, Bea Love and husband, George, of Virginia Beach, VA,
and Omadene Elliott and husband, James "Jim," and Delois Lambert all of Abilene, six
grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories,
542 Hickory, with Bob Connel officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. The
family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 903, Abilene, TX 79604, or Hendrick
Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604.
Ernestine M. 'Tennie' Goen Fenwick
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Ernestine 'Tennie' Fenwick, 72, of Abilene, died Friday, November 17, 2006
at a local hospital.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home,
6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday in the funeral
home chapel with Steve Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Tennie was born on February 13, 1934 in San Angelo, Texas. She lived in Abilene most of
her life. Tennie was a homemaker, a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great
grandmother. She will be missed by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, E. R. Goen and Fannie Gaston Goen, one
brother, Devon Goen, and one sister- in-law Voleen Hudson Goen.
Tennie is survived by two sons, Albert Jonas of Abilene, and Paul Jonas and his wife Robbie
of Abilene; one brother, Jimmy Goen of Henderson, Texas; five grandchildren, Misty Nelson,
Heather Jonas, Michael Jonas, Paul Jonas, Jr. and Lisa Amy Jonas; five great-grandchildren,
Matthew and Stephanie Nelson, Sonya and Brandi Jonas, and Iris Rena Jonas; three nieces,
Cynthia Goen Henson, Teresa Goen Pate, and Catherine Goen; and two nephews, Richard
and Joe Goen.
Michael Jonas, Paul Jonas, Jr., Jesse Perkins, Jonathan Perkins, Craig Loper and Ray
Thompson will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory Street, Abilene, Texas
79601.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Juanita Ray Landers
FRY-BARTLETT FUNERAL HOME, TUSCOLA
Sunday, November 19, 2006
LAWN – Juanita Ray Landers, 94, died Friday, November 17, 2006, in a
Coleman hospital. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2006,
in First Baptist Church with Reverend Price Mathieson officiating. Burial will
be in Dewey Cemetery, directed by Fry - Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola.
Visitation will be 6:00 -- 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Juanita was born March 3, 1912 in Silver Valley to James Jacob and Mary Jane Cypert Ray.
She married Albert Wright Landers December 23, 1933 in Silver Valley. A master chef, she
liked nothing better than having her family gather to enjoy the favorite foods she always
prepared. She worked twenty-five years in the school cafeteria in Lawn, retiring in 1976.
She had many interests, but her main hobby was quilting. She grew up in a hard-working
family and remembered learning to quilt sitting on a bucket to be able to reach the quilting
frames. Her later quilts were works of art. Juanita was a happy, fun-loving, fiercely
independent individual, and will be missed by all who knew her. She was a member of Lawn
Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death were her parents, five brothers, four sisters, her husband and one
daughter-in-law, Gayle Landers.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Rose Ann Landers of
Georgetown, Wesley and Leda Landers of Ft. Worth, Tommy and Betty Landers of
Carrollton, and Clifford and Lorry Landers of Corpus Christi; two daughters and sons-in-law,
Beth and Buddy Card of McCamey and Betty and Mike Richards of Melbourne, Florida;
thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews; and many friends.
Memorials may be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 4601 Hartford Street, Abilene,
TX 79605-9989 or Lawn Senior Citizens, P. O. Box 14, Lawn, TX 79530.
FRY-BARTLETT FUNERAL HOME, TUSCOLA, TEXAS. 325-554-7404
Charlsie Jean Parker
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Charlsie Jean Parker, 77, died Saturday, November 18, 2006, at an Abilene
medical center.
The daughter of Nettie (Graves) and William Keeney, she was born on March 12, 1929 in
Coleman, Texas, where she also married Clifford Durard Parker on February 27, 1949. After
moving from Coleman to Abilene in 1956, she worked for Timex Corporation before
becoming self-employed in day care, a career which lasted 20 years. Later she worked at
the Rose Park Senior Citizens Center, and was a member of Retired Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP). She was also a member of Broadview Baptist Church in Abilene.
Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Durard Parker, in 1998, and her
parents.
Survivors include a son, Ronnie Parker and wife, Judy, and a daughter, Darlena Wright and
husband, Dale, all of Abilene; two grandchildren, Phillip Hill and Kimberly Hill; and one
great- grandchild, Brady Mullings. She is also survived by a brother, Donald Keeney and
wife, Rita, of Santa Anna, and three sisters, Billie Moore of Lubbock, Patsy Martin of Clyde,
and Betty Alford of Abilene.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Broadview Baptist Church with Rev. David
Cason officiating. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Glen Cove Cemetery near Coleman,
directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. The family will receive friends from 5
to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Broadview Baptist Church Building Fund, 2500 South
27th St., Abilene, TX 79605.
Lois Redinger
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Lois Redinger, 62, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away
Wednesday, November 15, 2006.
Lois Laverne White Redinger was born July 1, 1944 in Pampa, the daughter of the late
Buford and Mary Russell White. She married Jeffrey Jay Redinger on January 22, 1977.
She was a member of Couts Memorial United Methodist Church and made her career as a
caregiver.
Survivors include husband, Jay Redinger of Weatherford; daughter, Sherrill Denison of
Wisconsin; sons, Chuck Witte of Weatherford, and Billy Witte of Colorado; four
granddaughters, two great grandsons; brother, Lee Nelson of Cleburne; sisters, Ruth Ann
Nelson of Whitney and Milia Martin of Burleson; many nieces, nephews, and a host of loving
family members and friends.
Memorial Services are scheduled 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2006 at Couts
Memorial United Methodist Church, Weatherford.
White's Funeral Home, 130 Houston Avenue, Weatherford, Texas 76086,
817-596-4811
Rhonda Thomas Young Wilson
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Rhonda was born on January 4, 1963, to Lee and Janell "Jan" Thomas, and lived most of her
life in Abilene. She was a cosmetologist, and worked at Your Father's Mustach in the Mall of
Abilene for five years. She also worked at Big Country Auto Auction in Abilene and Regency
Auto Sales in Arlington. Rhonda also managed numerous apartment complexes located both
in Abilene and the Metroplex.
She was a member of Elmwood Baptist Church.
Rhonda leaves behind her five beloved children, sons, Jason Young of Abilene and Colton
Wilson of Argyle, and daughters, Stacey Young Williamson and Jennifer Young Humphries
both of Abilene, and Kaylee Janell Wilson of Argyle, and a granddaughter, Emma Dawn
Williamson of Abilene. Survivors also include her father and mother, Lee and Jan Thomas;
two sisters, Traci Coates and Janae Wilson both of Abilene; one brother, Lee "Bubba"
Thomas, Jr., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rhonda went into the loving arms of Jesus Christ at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene on
Thursday, November 16, 2006. She was a wonderful, beautiful person who will be greatly
missed by all of her family and friends.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories,
542 Hickory, officiated by Chaplain Jack Smith. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Doris Wood
WINTERS FUNERAL HOME
Sunday, November 19, 2006
WINTERS -- Doris Wood, 91, of Winters, died Friday, November 17, 2006 in a Ballinger
Hospital.
She was born September 5, 1915 in Richland Springs, Texas to Jesse J. and Katie Berry
Bodine and attended W. H. Gibbons High School in Richland Springs. She moved to Runnels
County in 1938 settling in the Crews community. She attended Howard Payne College in
Brownwood and Southwest Teachers College in San Marcos. She taught school in Crews.
She married Marion L. Wood on May 17, 1940 in Winters. He preceded her in death January
3, 1991. She was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church.
She is survived by 3 daughters: Frances Mincey Hord of Winters, Patricia Bryant of Abilene,
Bobbie Calcote and husband Larry of Winters; 1 sister: Louise Walters of Ft. Worth; 6
grandchildren: 1 step grandchild: 6 great-grandchildren: 4 step-great-grandchildren: and 1
great-grandchild on the way.
Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2006 in the Winters Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Ferris Akins and Aaron Calcote officiating. Burial will be in the Crews
Cemetery directed by Winters Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral
home on Sunday November 19, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
Death Notices 11.19.06 November 19, 2006
Glenda Sue Beinhauer
SWEETWATER - Glenda Sue Beinhauer, 64, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Monday at The Park at Sweetwater, 805 E. New Mexico St., with burial in the Hermleigh
Cemetery under the direction of the McCoy Funeral Home, 401 W. 3rd St., Sweetwater.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Robert Henry 'R.H.' Blanks
STEPHENVILLE - Robert Henry ''R.H.'' Blanks, 79, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. today in Oak Dale Cemetery in Erath County, directed by Lacy Funeral
Home.
Marie Copeland
Marie Copeland, 82, formerly of Abilene, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, in Arlington.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Abilene. Visitation will be
6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Voncille (Armstrong) Driver
ROBY - Voncille (Armstrong) Driver, 86, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Roby Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Lucy Dulin
DALLAS - Lucy Dulin, 86, formerly of Sweetwater, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Memorial
services are 2:30 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, 408 Park Ave, Dallas.
Arthur Berterand Haynes Jr.
GOLDTHWAITE - Arthur Berterand Haynes Jr., 90, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. Monday in Sharp Cemetery, Bell County, directed by Stacy-Wilkins
Funeral Home of Goldthwaite. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church.
Donald 'Bud' Hicks
OVALO - Donald ''Bud'' Hicks, 84, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Ovalo Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Winters. Visitation
will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola.
Nelda June Hunter
PUTNAM - Nelda June Hunter, 67, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. Graveside services are 3
p.m. Monday in Ross Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. today at Parker Funeral Home of
Baird.
Eugene Rex (Tate) Ivy
MULLIN - Eugene Rex (Tate) Ivy, 87, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Services are 2:30 p.m.
Monday at Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel in Goldthwaite with burial in Oakview
Cemetery in Mullin.
James W. Henson
EASTLAND - James W. Henson, 34, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday in Breckenridge City Cemetery, directed by
Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland.
Obits for Monday November 20, 2006
Marie Copeland
Monday, November 20, 2006
Marie Copeland, 82, died Saturday, November 18, 2006, in Arlington, Texas. Graveside
services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Cedar Hill Cemetery with Rev. Louis Johnson officiating,
directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
Born in Abilene, Texas on December 22, 1923, Marie was the daughter of Lou Ella (Cleckler)
and Arthur Alford. She lived most all of her life in Abilene, where she retired after working
for U. S. Brass on the assembly line. She moved to Arlington to be near her family in
January, 2000.
Marie was a member of North Park Baptist Church in Abilene.
Her husband, James Houston Copeland, whom she married in Abilene; a son, David
Copeland; and two brothers preceded her in death.
She is survived by daughters, Donna Pyle and husband, Earnest, of Houston, Jimmie Lou
Rivera of Arlington, and Becky O?Dunide of Dallas; five grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.
Voncille (Armstrong) Driver
WEATHERSBEE-RAY FUNERAL HOME
Monday, November 20, 2006
ROBY -- Voncille (Armstrong) Driver, 86, died Friday, November 17, 2006 at Rotan
Healthcare Center.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 21, 2006 at Weathersbee - Ray Funeral
Home Chapel with Ward Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Roby Cemetery directed by
Weathersbee - Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 -- 8:00 p.m. on Monday
at the funeral home.
Born July 12, 1920 in Longworth, TX, Voncille was a daughter of the late Jessie and Maggie
(Croswell) Armstrong. Voncille worked inside the home and raised her family in Roby where
she was a lifelong resident after she married Raymond Driver in Roby on September 24,
1938. Her pastime consisted of cross-stitch, quilting and making afghans. Voncille belonged
to the Eastern Star and was a member of the First Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister (Edna Terry) and three
brothers (Henry, Bill and Loyd Armstrong).
Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Shirley Driver of Roby and
Jimmy and Peggy Driver of Sweetwater; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren
and five great-great grandchildren.
James Wayne Henson
Monday, November 20, 2006
EASTLAND -- James Wayne Henson, age 34, of Gordon and formerly of Eastland died
Friday, November 17, 2006 from injuries received in a early evening car accident.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday in the Breckenridge Cemetery
directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland.
Born on November 23, 1972 in Conway, Arkansas he was raised in Conway and Eastland, he
graduated from Tarleton State University with a Business Management Degree, he began
working for Ken's Motorcycle Shop in Eastland while in High School and for 18 years working
his way to Manager. He changed his career 6 months ago and started working for Basic
Energy in Cisco as a Truck Driver. He enjoyed Riding motorcycles, 4 wheelers, ATVs,
Rappelling, Hunting and Country and Rock music.
He is survived by: his parents, Harvey and Diana Henson of Temple, Texas and Kenneth and
Carolyn Archer of Conway, Arkansas; a son, Tyler Henson of Breckenridge, Texas and
Fiancée, Bobbie Wallace of Gordon, Texas; brothers, Don Henson of Maumele, Arkansas,
Travis Henson of Clinton, Arkansas, Matt Simmacher of Clinton, Arkansas, Chad Simmacher
of Maumelle, Arkansas, and David Simmacher of Benton, Arkansas; and his grandfather,
Herman Henson of Clinton, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arvil and Mildred Howard.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 til 8:00 Monday at the funeral home.
EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, EASTLAND, TEXAS, 254-629-2611
Donald "Bud" Hicks
FRY - BARTLETT FUNERAL HOME, TUSCOLA
Monday, November 20, 2006
MORO -- Donald "Bud" Hicks, 84, died Saturday, November 18, 2006, in an
Abilene hospital.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, in the Ovalo
Baptist Church with the Reverends Marcy Grun and Bob Griffith officiating.
Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Winters, directed by Fry - Bartlett Funeral Home in
Tuscola. Visitation will be held from 6:00 ? 8:00 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Bud was born July 11, 1922, in Wingate, to O. L. and Della Pauline Garrett Hicks. He
married Josie Reid, January 17, 1942, in Shep. He was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of
WW II. A barber, he worked in Abilene from 1956 to 1969 when he opened a shop in
Tuscola, retiring in 1992. He also farmed in the Moro area since 1964. He was a deacon in
Ovalo Baptist Church and formerly of Moro Baptist Church, where he was ordained in 1952.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a twin brother, William Walton "Pete" Hicks.
Survivors include his wife, Josie Hicks of Ovalo; one son, Gary Hicks of Abilene; one
daughter, Paula Kaye Hicks of Dallas; one daughter-in-law, Cynthia Hicks of Abilene; one
grandson, Avel Don Hicks of Ft. Benning, Georgia; one granddaughter, Monica Hicks of
Abilene; several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and many friends.
FRY - BARTLETT FUNERAL HOME, TUSCOLA, TEXAS, 325-554-7404
Nelda June Hunter
Monday, November 20, 2006
BAIRD -- Nelda June Hunter, age 67, of Putnam, Texas passed away on
Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Hendrick Hospice in Abilene, Texas.
A grave side service will be held at 3:OO p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2006 at Ross
Cemetery in Baird, Texas directed by Parker Funeral Home of Baird, Texas. Rev. John
Stanislaw will officiate.
Nelda was born on May 11, 1939 in Coleman, Texas to Fisher Hagler and Hattie Craig
Hagler. She had lived the last seven years in Putnam moving there from Crowell, Texas.
She has worked as a public school cafeteria manager, done home health care, and worked
at the Abilene State School for three years, and later becoming a homemaker.She was a
Baptist. She married Al Hunter at Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Brown County on August
12, 1956.
Survivors include: her husband - Al Hunter of Putnam, Texas; 1 daughter - Rhonda Vestal
and husband Chris of Baird, Texas; 2 sons - Terry Hunter and wife Treva of Baird, Texas
and Ricky Hunter and wife Tammy of Fort Worth, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 1 great
grandchild; 2 brothers - Glen Hagler of Coleman, Texas and Jimmy Hagler of Clyde, Texas;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 141 E. 3rd. STREET, BAIRD, TEXAS, 325-854-1333
Death Notices 11.20.06 November 20, 2006
Inez Bourdeay
RANGER - Inez Bourdeay, 86, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Services are pending at Edwards
Funeral Home in Ranger.
Pat Childress
BRECKENRIDGE - Pat Childress, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Services are incomplete and
will be announced later by Morehart Mortuary.
Eva L. Emdy
MILLS COUNTY - Eva L. Emdy, 72, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. Graveside services were
Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, in Sonora, under the direction of Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home of
Goldthwaite.
Robert U. Fitzgerald Jr.
Robert U. Fitzgerald Jr., 54, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Arrangements are pending with
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Beulah P. 'Suzy' Hartgraves
Beulah P. ''Suzy'' Hartgraves, 88, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. Arrangements are pending
with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Richard Dean Johnson
BROWNWOOD - Richard Dean Johnson, 67, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. He was cremated
under the direction of Netherton Funeral Home. No services are scheduled.
Doug Logsdon
MULESHOE - Doug Logsdon, 61, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. Services are pending with
Mansell-Smith Funeral Home in Knox City.
John Middleton
PECAN WELLS COMMUNITY - John Middleton, 79, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger under the direction
of Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home of Goldthwaite.
Alberta Jane Schlaefli
SWEETWATER - Alberta Jane Schlaefli, 89, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. She was cremated
under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home, and a private family memorial will be held at a
later date.
Inez Shook
RANGER - Inez Shook, 96, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. today at the
Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Alameda Cemetery under the direction of
Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger.
Joyce A. Skinner
Joyce A. Skinner, 65, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Services are pending with Community
Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 1443 N. 2nd St.
Ora Mae McClure Weathers
SANTA ANNA - Ora Mae McClure Weathers, 86, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. Services are
11 a.m. Tuesday at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion. Interment will follow directed by
Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. Visitation is 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Barbara L. Yarbrough
Barbara L. Yarbrough, 69, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday
at the New Light Baptist Church, under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.
Obits for Tuesday November 21, 2006
Sam Alcala
McCAULEY - SMITH FUNERAL HOME
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
MUNDAY, TEXAS -- Sam Alcala, 91, of Munday, Texas died Monday, November 20, 2006 at
the Munday Nursing Center in Munday, Texas.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at the Munday First Baptist
Church with Dale Shorter officiating, assisted by John Alcala and Joey Alcala. Burial will be
in Johnson Memorial Cemetery under the direction of McCauley - Smith Funeral Home in
Munday, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at McCauley-Smith Funeral
Home in Munday, Texas.
Mr. Alcala was born April 4, 1915 in Bridgeport, Texas. He lived in Munday since 1919 and
was a farm laborer. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Munday. He married
Maria T. Chavez April 1, 1934 in Bomarton, Texas. Mary died July 12, 1985.
Survivors: Three daughters: Eleonor Arguijo of Georgetown, Texas; Maratha Andrade of
Munday, Texas and Bertha Garcia of Childress, Texas; Six sons: Ignacio Alcala of Ft. Worth,
Texas; Fabian Alcala of Ft. Worth, Texas; Pete Alcala of Sugarland, Texas; Joe Alcala of
Midland, Texas; Jimmy Alcala of Burleson, Texas and Sammy Alcala of Abilene, Texas; Two
Sisters: Margarita Valdez and Aurora Flores, both of Abilene, Texas; Thirty Grandchildren;
thirty-five great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
McCAULEY - SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MUNDAY, TEXAS, 940-422-4242
Inez Harrell Bourdeau
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
RANGER -- Inez Harrell Bourdeau, 86, passed away on Sunday November 19, 2006 in
Ranger.
Services will be 2 PM Friday in the First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Wednesday
evening from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of
Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger, Texas.
Inez was born on May 9, 1920 in Ranger, Texas to Robert Emil and Ida Frances (Vaughn)
Harrell. She grew up in Ranger and graduated from Ranger High School. She married
William (Bill) Bourdeau on June 14, 1958 in Ranger, Texas and he preceded her in death on
January 23, 2004. Inez joined the staff of the Eastland National Bank as a teller on February
1, 1952, advanced to assistant cashier in April of the same year, assumed the duties of
assistant cashier and executive secretary in December 1955. In May 1970 she was named
assistant vice-president and head of the new special services and women's department of
the bank. She was promoted to the position of vice president in January 1974. She was
previously associated with a chain of newspapers where she held various positions in the
business office and editorial departments. She was advertising manager for the
Breckenridge American for six years, just prior to her association with the bank. Inez was
very active in the Abilene Chapter of the American Institute of Banking, National Association
of Bank Women, Newest Group in Abilene, Civic League and Garden Club of Eastland,
Thursday Afternoon Club, Junior Past President of the Eastland Music Study Club, and
Trustee for the Centennial Memorial Library Board. She was also associated with the
American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. A member of the Ranger Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star #275, where she served two terms as Worthy Matron. She also
served as Deputy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star
Chapter member of the Texas Preceptor Epsilon Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of
Ranger. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ranger.
Inez is survived by: a son, William (Billy) Harrell of Crawley, TX; a daughter, Suzette
Aliceanne Cozad of Huntington, IN; a sister, Lorene Harrell Oliver of Ranger, TX; and niece,
Dorothy Ann Oliver Fisher of Ranger.
EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, RANGER, TEXAS, 254-647-1133
Irene Bruner
PRATER-LAMPTOM-MILLS AND COFFEY FUNERAL CHAPEL
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Funeral Services for Irene Bruner were held on November 11, 2006 in the Prater-LamptonMills and Coffey Funeral Chapel. Ms. Bruner passed away on November 9, 2006 in Hugo,
Oklahoma at the age of 96.
She was born on June 22, 1910, in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Luther M.
and Lucy (Rackley) Bell. She married Alfred J. Bruner in Choctaw County on September 2,
1933. Irene and her husband owned and operated a farm until he passed away. She lived
all of her life within a ten mile radius of the same home where she was born. Irene enjoyed
quilting, and crocheting. She always raised a good garden and did canning for her family.
Irene was a member of the Assembly of God Church and was a faithful Christian lady going
to church every chance she could until her health failed her.
Irene was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband Alfred in 1988; one grandson,
James Gregory de la Vega in 1962; five brothers and one sister.
Irene is survived by: one son, Perry A. Bruner of Tyler, Texas; one daughter, Georgia de la
Vega of Abilene, Texas; one brother, D. J. Bell of Live Oak, California; one sister, Maxine
Bell McCloure of Hugo, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Adrienne de la Vega Humphrey,
Stephen de la Vega, Tim de la Vega, Belinda Bruner Kable, and Clayton Bruner; five great
grandchildren, Keith de la Vega, Aaryn de la Vega, Alison Humphrey, Nick Falkenberg and
Jordan Bigelow; and one great-great-grandchild, Lila Bigelow.
Burial followed the services in the Goodland Cemetery in Hugo, Oklahoma.
Louise Deen
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
ANSON -- Louise Deen, 88, died Monday, November 20, 2006 at a local nursing center.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Starbuck Funeral Home Chapel in Merkel with
Reverend Dick Griffith officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from
6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday night at the funeral home.
Louise was born June 28, 1918 in Mead, OK to William Robert and Lillie James McBride. She
married Harvel James Deen on August 9, 1934 in Merkel. He preceded her in death
November 22, 2000. She moved to Cedar Gap when she was five and attended schools at
Cedar Gap and Tuscola. Louise had lived in the Taylor and Jones County area most of her
life. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Louise worked at Abilene State School for
15 years, retiring in 1980. After retirement, she enjoyed gardening and fishing with her
husband. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include 5 sons, Wayne Deen and wife Janet of Merkel, James Deen and wife Londa
of Borger, Jerry Deen and wife Linda of Rotan, Dennis Deen and wife Debbie of Guymon,
OK, and Dale Deen and wife La Vern of Trent; 2 daughters, Lynda Middlebrook and husband
T. of Granbury, and Patsy Newton and husband Jim of Anson; 18 grandchildren; 27 great
grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 1
sister.
Memorials may be made to Merkel Cemetery Association, 201 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536.
STARBUCK FUNERAL HOME, MERKEL, TEXAS, 325-928-4711
Robert U. Fitzgerald, Jr.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Robert U. Fitzgerald, Jr., 54, went home with the angels Sunday, November 19, 2006.
Arrangements are being made by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
The son of Betty (Black) and Robert U. Fitzgerald, Sr., Robert was born on October 13, 1952
in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He worked four years for Property Service Management in
maintenance.
Robert married Dawn Smith on September 25, 2003. He was a very loving and caring man
who loved life and Nascar. He was an avid Washington Redskins fan, and loved camping,
fishing and hanging out with his friends.
His parents preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Dawn Smith Fitzgerald of Abilene; his sister, Linda Winters of
Carlisle, PA; his mother-in-law, Brenda Smith of Roswell, NM; brothers-in-law, Travis Smith
and wife, Crystal, of Missouri, and Johnny Chet Smith and wife, Mil, of Clovis, NM; a sisterin-law, Cynthia Crosby and husband, James; and nieces and nephews, Sharod Davis, Jorden
Dell, Ryan Smith, Cora Smith, Andrew Smith, and Blake Smith and Baby Travis Smith. He is
also survived by his good friend, Ricky Hollowell.
Robert was loved by many, many people including the Wheeler and Kennedy Families of
Abilene, and the Stork Family of Eula.
Verna Louise Hargrove
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Verna Louise Hargrove, 82 years old, passed away Monday, November 20, 2006 in Rising
Star, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at the Cottonwood Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday,
November 21, 2006 with Matt McGowen officiating; burial will follow at the Cottonwood
Cemetery.
Verna was born in Oklahoma to Ben and Lillie (Stapleton) Franklin on March 7, 1924. She
was a Christian and enjoyed attending church as long as she was physically able. She
worked as a nurse's aid. She was a member of Cottonwood Baptist Church.
Verna is survived by: her daughter, Lila Lambert of Breckenridge; two sons, Darrell
Hargrove of Cross Plains and David Hargrove of Anson; 9 grandchildren and several great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, two sons, Philip Coe and Michael Hargrove,
grandson Robert Hargrove, sister Marie Franklin and a brother J. B. Franklin.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity or the
Cottonwood Baptist Church.
HIGGINBOTHAM FUNERAL HOME, CROSS PLAINS, TEXAS, 254-725-6153
Beulah P. (Suzy) Hartgraves
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Beulah P. (Suzy) Hartgraves died Saturday, November 18, 2006, at the age
of 88, at Sears Methodist Center in Abilene. Graveside services will be held
at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 22nd, in Elmwood Memorial Park, with Dr. Philip L.
Christopher officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Suzy Hartgraves was born December 29, 1917 in Fort Worth, Texas to Walter and Statira
Mae Miller. Following graduation from high school in Wichita Falls, Texas she entered
nursing school in McKinney, Texas, graduating in 1938 as a registered nurse, and
maintained her license for 55 years. Suzy enlisted in the Army in 1941 and served in Army
hospitals in the U.S. during World War II. She was discharged in 1945 at the rank of First
Lieutenant.
In 1946 she met and married Elwood Hartgraves in Sweetwater, Texas. The family moved
to Abilene in 1954 and Suzy worked as a registered nurse at local hospitals and as a civilian
nurse anesthetist at Dyess Air Force Base. In 1958 she was employed as a school nurse
with the Abilene ISD and remained with the school district until her retirement in 1982.
From 1961 until her retirement, Suzy served the students and faculty as school nurse at
Cooper High School. She was a longtime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in
Abilene and was a volunteer and supporter of the American Red Cross.
Suzy was preceded in death by her sister, Beatrice Pounds, in 1986 and by Elwood
Hartgraves in 1996. Survivors include her son, Travis Hartgraves and his wife, Kay, of
Abilene, and granddaughters Tiffany Kate Hartgraves and Jenny Lea Pope and her husband,
Chris, all of Dallas, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will gather with friends on Tuesday, November 21st, at 1801 Lytle Shores Drive in
Abilene, between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff of
Sears Methodist Center and Hospice of the Big Country for their loving care.
Ruby Lee Hill
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Ruby Lee Hill passed from this life to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2006.
She was born April 22, 1915 in Cottonwood, Texas, to B. F. and Nancy Elizabeth Collins.
She married Lawrence Hill on December 10, 1932 in Haskell, Texas.
Mrs. Hill was a member of North Park Assembly of God, and for years was active at Cobb
Park Senior Citizens, where she helped play the piano on their singing days.
She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Linda Snow; one son, Kenneth
Walter Hill; two sons-in-law, Ty Hicks and Rick Snyder; four brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by two daughters, Erma Hicks of Hawley and Glenda Snyder of San Angelo;
one son, Jerry Bumbard and wife, Linda, of Hobe Sound, Florida; one daughter-in-law,
Frances Hill of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and one sister-in-law, Mae Pearl Collins of Clyde.
Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, three great-greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at North Park Assembly of God with Rev. Sam
Earp officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral
Home, 542 Hickory.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604.
Lois Layne Jones
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
STRAWN -- Lois Layne Jones, age 83, of Crowley, Texas died Sunday, November 19, 2006
in Fort Worth.
Services are 2 p.m., Wednesday in the First Baptist Church in Strawn. Burial will be in
Mount Marion Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Strawn.
Born May 3, 1923 in Lyra, Texas she was raised in Strawn, she married Floyd Jones on
August 29, 1953 in Fort Worth. She worked in Electra and Dickies as a Seamstress. In 1963
they moved to Strawn where they raised their daughter. She was active in parents
organizations, First Baptist Church and The Order of The Eastern Star No. 361. In 1970 they
moved back to the Metroplex to Crowley where she was active in Rock Creek Baptist
Church. She enjoyed sewing, fellowship with friends and playing games.
She is survived by: Daughter - Mary Ann Warren of Mesa, Arizona; a brother, Bill Layne of
Breckenridge, Texas; sisters, Jewell Smith of Strawn, Texas and Jackie Parsons of Hurst,
Texas; grandchildren, Reagan and Lacy Warren of Mesa, Arizona; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, STRAWN, TEXAS, 254-672-5231
Marion Douglas "Doug" Logsdon
MANSELL - SMITH FUNERAL HOME
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
KNOX CITY, TX -- Marion Douglas "Doug" Logsdon, age 61, went to live with Our Heavenly
Father on Saturday, November 18, 2006 in a Lubbock Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the 1st Christian Church, Knox
City with the Rev. Derrell Marion officiating. Burial will follow in the Knox City Cemetery
under the direction of the Mansell - Smith Funeral Home.
Doug was born on September 4, 1945 in Knox City to the late Joe and Mutt Logsdon. He
married Renda Dutton Logsdon on September 10, 1966 in Knox City. They moved to
Muleshoe in 1971. He worked for 25 years for Pioneer Gas Company and was presently with
Muleshoe Medical Center in Muleshoe, Texas. He graduated from Knox City High School in
1965 and attended MidWestern University.
He was a member of the Trinity Christian Church in Muleshoe.
Survivors include: his wife, Renda Logsdon of Muleshoe, Texas; one son, Ronnie Logsdon of
Las Vegas, Nevada; one daughter, Meischelle Tate of Las Cruces, New Mexico; one brother,
Anthony Logsdon of Knox City, Texas; three grandchildren: Logan of Sheppard Air Force
Base in Wichita Falls, Texas, Megan and Machayla of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and many
nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ivan and Mike.
Linnie Porter
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Linnie Porter, 93, of Abilene and formerly of Lampasas, succumbed to
mankind's greatest enemy, death, on November 20, 2006, at an Abilene
medical center, Hendrick Healthcare Mesa Springs campus.
Ms. Porter was born in Lampasas County on December, 23, 1912 to William
Marshall and Effie Kate Goff. She had four brothers, R. E., Cecil, Sidney, Gerald, and one
sister, Lorene. She married Ray Otis "Buster" Porter on December, 5, 1930 and the couple
had two children, Mary Evelyn and Ronnie Joe Porter.
Linnie was a devoted reader and she wanted to understand why we are here, what our
purpose in life is, and why mankind suffers. Her search for these answers led her to an
intensive study of the Bible where she learned the good news about what the future will
bring. In 1931, she dedicated her life to Jehovah God and from that time on she loved
sharing Bible knowledge with everyone she met.
She was a skillful teacher and spent many hours in the personal Bible study program
conducted by Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide. She was a zealous advocate of God's kingdom
under the rulership of Jesus Christ as the answer to all of mankind's problems.
She trusted that Jehovah would fulfill his original purpose to have the earth filled with
righteous people, living forever with perfect health. She also had a firm faith that she would
see her loved ones who preceded her in death resurrected to life on earth as the Bible
promises in John 5:28, 29. She had faith that she would also be a recipient of Jehovah
God's mercy and be resurrected to life on earth as promised in Psalms 37:11, "the meek
ones will possess the earth and they will find their exquisite delight in the abundance of
peace."
Her cherished hope was to be remembered by Jehovah and returned to perfect health in
paradise and once again enjoy her family, as promised in Rev. 21:3, 4, "death will be no
more ... the former things have passed away." Linnie had written in her Bible beside these
verses, "Can you picture no death?"
Linnie was a wonderful mother, grandmother, caregiver and friend. She dearly loved her
family and always encouraged them to read the Bible daily, to build a life of faith, and to
willingly serve Jehovah God. Her family shares her strong faith and Bible-based hope.
Linnie came from a family of musicians and she enjoyed playing the banjo and piano until
shortly before her death. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to develop a love
for music, to share in it and to cherish it as a gift from Jehovah.
In addition to her parents, Linnie was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Otis "Buster"
Porter and their daughter, Mary Porter Leggett; brothers, R. E. Goff (and his wife, Jean),
Sidney Goff (and his wife, Esther); her sister, Lorene Anderson (and her husband, Jack);
and her sister-in-law, Juana Goff.
Survived by her son, Ronnie Porter (and his wife, Brenda) of Elgin; grandsons, Alan Leggett
(and his wife, Barbara, and their children) of Abilene, Kevin Porter (and his wife, Stephanie,
and their children), Jason Porter (and his wife, Heidi, and their children), Nathan Porter (and
his wife, Jessica, and their daughter); granddaughters, Rhonda Hilliard (and her husband,
William), Alicia Cook (and her husband, Bobby); brothers, Cecil (and his wife, Esther),
Gerald (and his wife, Joan, and their children); nieces, Sherry (and her husband, J. D., and
their children), Carole Ann Cunningham (and her husband, Forrest, and their children) and
many more spiritual brothers, sisters and children.
Her family deeply appreciates Hendrick Healthcare Mesa Springs and Hendrick Hospice staff
and her many friends for their care and support. As Linnie had requested, cremation
arrangements were made with Community Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Linnie
had requested contributions be made to either the worldwide congregations of Jehovah's
Witnesses or the local Abilene South congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses,
2018 Highland Street, Abilene, Texas.
Grover Irvin Powell
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Grover Irvin Powell, 92, of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, November
18, 2006 at a local hospital.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 21st, at Community Memorial
Funeral Home Chapel, 1443 N. 2nd St. Dr. Edwin Chappell will officiate. Honor guard and
pallbearers will be the Abilene Fire Fighters. Burial will be in Tuscola Cemetery. Visitation
will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Powell was born in Red Springs, TX on January 20, 1914, to Grover Cleveland Powell
and Eunice Belle (Stephenson) Powell. He grew up in Ralls, TX where he graduated from
Ralls High School. He moved with his family to Tuscola where he married Modelle A. Jones.
After a time working in the copper mines at Phelps-Dodge Corp. in Bisbee, Arizona, the
family moved to Abilene. He worked with the Abilene Fire Department from 1942 until his
retirement. He started out as a rookie fireman, worked his way up to lieutenant, captain and
Assistant Fire Chief and Training Officer. Mr. Powell was also an instructor for many years at
Texas A&M and was well known throughout the state of Texas as a chief training officer.
After his retirement, he moved to Lake Leon to pursue his lifelong hobby of fishing. He was
a member of the Lone Cedar Golf Club of Ranger and joined the First United Methodist
Church in Ranger. Mr. Powell was active in the Adult Sunday School Class and was a church
trustee. He later moved back to Abilene where he resided until his death.
He is survived by a daughter, Laura Chappell and husband, Edwin, of Eastland; a son,
Marvin Cleveland Powell of Abilene; grandchildren, Lee Leafloor of Amarillo, Laura Spence of
Abilene, Kim Feinberg of Albuquerque, NM and Devin Powell of Lubbock; ten greatgrandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Benevolent Care Fund of Sears Retirement System, 1 Village
Dr., Abilene, TX 79606.
James Tucker
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
James Tucker, 73, formerly of South Carolina, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006,
at his residence in Abilene, Texas.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Abilene Funeral Home with burial following in
Abilene Municipal Cemetery, directed by Abilene Funeral Home, 3449 N. 12th Street.
Mr. Tucker was born July 23, 1933, in South Carolina, moving to Abilene to be near family
in August of 2006.
Survivors include: a son, James David Tucker, Jr. of Tucson, Arizona; two daughters, Sarah
Kay Tucker of Tucson and Diana Longoria of Abilene; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great
grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at abilenefunrealhome.com
Death Notices 11.21.06 November 21, 2006
Ruby Lee Butler
Haskell - Ruby Lee Butler, 87, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Graveside services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Willow Cemetery, under the direction of Holden McCauley Funeral Home,
Haskell.
Pat Childress
BRECKENRIDGE - Pat Childress, 85, of Milam, formerly of Breckenridge, died Sunday, Nov.
19, 2006. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bethany Baptist Church. Burial will follow
in the Breckenridge Cemetery directed by Morehart Mortuary.
Hilma F. Coker
COMANCHE - Hilma F. Coker, 92, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Services are 1 p.m. today at
the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Stag Creek Cemetery.
James G. Crenshaw
BIG SPRING - James G. Crenshaw, 82, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Services are 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Myers & Smith Chapel. Burial will be at Trinity Memorial Park. Visitation is 7
until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ola Faye Graham
BEDFORD - Ola Faye Graham, 93, of Bedford and formerly of Guion, South Taylor County,
Texas died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
Bradshaw Cemetery directed by Winters Funeral Home.
Nancy L. Hughes
COPPERAS COVE - Nancy L. Hughes, 75, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Graveside services are
2 p.m. today at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home
of Santa Anna.
Lois Ince
Lois Ince, 72, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Services are pending with The Hamil Family
Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.
Doyle Ray Jordan
STAMFORD - Doyle Ray Jordan, 63, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Services are pending with
Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home in Stamford.
Roy Roland Kay
STEPHENVILLE - Roy Roland Kay, 77, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. Services are 11 a.m.
today at the Harrell Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with burial in the Proctor Cemetery.
Gary Martin
ABILENE - Gary Martin, 58, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Services are pending with FryBartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola.
Janet Maxwell
SWEETWATER - Janet Maxwell, 48, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Fourth & Elm Church of Christ with burial in the Sweetwater Cemetery
directed by Cate-Spencer and Trent Funeral Home.
Miguel A. Quinones-Rivera
Miguel A. Quinones-Rivera, 62, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Mass of Christian burial will be
1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Elmwood
Memorial Park. Rosary will be 7 p.m. today at Elmwood Funeral Home.
Joe Weaver
COLORADO CITY - Joe Weaver, 63, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the 22nd and Austin Streets Church of Christ with burial in the Colorado City
Cemetery directed by Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Harlen Reeves West
DUBLIN - Harlen Reeves West, 93, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
today at the Harrell Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with burial in the Dublin Liveoak
Cemetery.
Obits for Wednesday November 22, 2006
Sally Belsky
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Sally Belsky, born May 17, 1914, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2006.
Graveside services were held
Tuesday, November 21, 2007 at
Elmwood Memorial Park with Charles Schwartz officiating, under the
direction of North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
She married Jack Belsky August 17, 1938 in Chicago, IL. She moved to Abilene in 1937
where she and her husband operated the Bootery Shoe Store for over 63 years. She was a
charter member of Temple Mizpah.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Belsky; and her daughter Dr. Joy Belsky;
and grandson, Steven Schwartz. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Schwartz and her
husband, Robert; son-in-law, Robert Amundson; her
grandchildren, Charles Schwartz and his wife, Marcia, and
Jeremy Schwartz, Karl Schwartz, Laina Schwartz and her
husband, Edward Chambliss; one sister, Marion Paul; and one brother, Ben Rohr. Numerous
nieces and nephews also survive her.
Memorials may be sent to Temple Mizpah, 849 Chestnut, Abilene, Texas 79602.
Online Condolences may be made at [email protected]
Paul Arnold Bryant
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Paul Arnold Bryant, age 51 of Abilene, passed away unexpectedly November 11, 2006.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 25, in the Chapel of First
Baptist Church in Clyde, TX, at 216 Austin St. Arrangements are being made by ElliottHamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Born on August 24, 1955 in Spokane, Washington, to Donalee and Harry Bryant, he was
raised in an Air Force family and lived in many parts of the country before calling Abilene
home. He graduated with a degree in Computer Science and worked for the last 10 years
with Computerguyz of Abilene. He enjoyed animals, inventing and tinkering, computers and
high tech, nature and the outdoors, and read extensively from the Abilene Public Library.
Survivors include his father, Harry Bryant of Abilene; brothers and their spouses, Steven
Bryant and Kim of Abilene, Coy Bryant and Jackie of Merkel, and Jeff Bryant and Jill of San
Diego, California; sisters, Diana Notgrass and husband, Carl, of Clyde, and Joana Crease of
Abilene; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His mother; a niece, Christy Bryant; his stepfather, Ted Rives; and his grandparents
preceded him in death.
Visitation will immediately follow the 2 pm service in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist
Church in Clyde.
In lieu of flowers, Paul would have preferred that donations be sent to Rescue the Animals,
Inc., 4620 N. 1st , Abilene, TX 79603.
Edwene 'Eddy' Darling
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
WICHITA FALLS -- Eddy Darling,
beloved wife, mother, and
grandmother went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 20, 2006 at the age of 85.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 24, 2006 at First Baptist
Church with Dr. Landrum Leavell and Rev. Howard Chapman officiating. Burial will be in
Crestview Memorial Park under the
direction of Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home.
Mrs. Darling was born September 10, 1921 to Henry and Jane (Byers) Boensch in Little
Rock, Arkansas. She married Tom Darling on May 20, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan. Eddy had
been the past president of the Petroleum Engineers Wives Club and a member of the
Geologist and Landmans Wives Club. She was also a member of the Senior - Junior Forum
and the
Christian Women?s Club. Eddy was active in politics, working for the Republican Party
during elections, as a canvasser and poll watcher. Eddy was a devoted member of First
Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over four decades.
Mrs. Darling was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband George Winters, who
was killed during World War II, and a son, Rex Knight Winters.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years Tom Darling; two daughters, Pat Mirrer and
husband Keith of San Antonio, Texas, and Shelly Utley and husband Sandy of Abilene,
Texas; seven grandchildren, Erin Rose Mirrer, Alison and Katy Utley, Renee Sprinkle,
Heather Latham, Melissa Sprinkle, Jacob Winters, and four great grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6-7:00 PM for visitation.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, the Alzheimer?s
Association for Research or to Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Tributes may be sent to the family at www.lunnscolonial.com
LUNN'S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
940-692-1913
Jerome Hargis
Community Memorial Funeral Home
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Jerome Hargis, 64, a retired
insurance salesman, passed away
November 14, 2006 in a local
hospital.
A memorial service will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 3417 Sydney Street,
in Fort Worth, TX on Saturday, November 25, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. Local arrangements by
Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St.
Jerome "Jerry" Hargis was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Leslie and Velma Hargis on June 23,
1942. Jerome is a 1960 graduate of Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School and attended Prairie
View A&M College. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the 3rd
Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, NC.
He is survived by his wife, Joe Ann Hargis; children, Karen, Robert, Mary; sister, Myrtle
Madison and husband, Frank; a brother, Willie Roy Hargis and wife, Marian; and a host of
other relatives, friends and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an older brother, Leslie Hargis, III.
Anna Lois Ince
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Anna Lois Ince, of Abilene, passed away Monday, November 20, 2006. Memorial services
will be at 11:00 a.m. today at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Father Fred Nawarskas will officiate. The family will receive friends following the memorial
service at 12:30 p.m. at the Abilene Country Club.
Lois was the oldest of three daughters, (Lois, Trena and Pattie) born in Lacassine, Louisiana
to French Cajun parents Andrew and Eunia (David) Derouen. When you saw Lois' beautiful
dark hair and expressive eyes, you knew that she was Cajun and proud of it! Lois met and
married Olin Wayne Ince, whom she met at the Chennault Air Force Base in Lake Charles,
Louisiana in 1954.
Lois is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her son, Mike
Ince Sr., of West Virginia; her daughter, Donna Greiner of Plano, Texas; two sisters, Pattie
Foster and Trena Hatch both of Lake Charles, Louisiana; three grandchildren, Mike Ince, Jr.
of Austin, Heidi Ince of Abilene, Jhett Greiner of Plano; and several nieces and nephews.
Lois's greatest passions were dancing and traveling. Her energetic optimism combined with
being a people person gained her many friends. She was a realtor, organizer, seamstress,
cajun cook, match maker, and fun to be around. Born under the Pisces sign meant Lois was
"easy-going", would go either direction - just don't push her too far!!
Lois was an owner of a 54 unit apartment complex in San Antonio, Texas. She assisted in
opening a School for Dyslexia in Shreveport, Louisiana. She also owned and managed 42
rent houses in Abilene, Texas. In Lake Brownwood, Texas, Lois owned and operated and
was involved in resort development. She also volunteered for Social Services for 125 Air
Force wives in Abilene.
She was introduced to the Phoenix Club in May 1990 and was immediately voted in and
became the next Party Chairman - a position she held for 13 years; she was President for
two years. Until her death, Lois was a working "consultant" and had been a driving force
behind the Club's ongoing.
Memorials may be made in honor of Lois Ince to the American Cancer Society, 209 South
Danville, Building B, Suite 107, Abilene, Texas 79605.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com
Miguel Angel Quinones-Rivera
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Miguel Angel Quinones-Rivera, 62, died Sunday, November 19, 2006 in Abilene. Funeral
Mass will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, November 22 at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic
Church with burial following in Elmwood
Memorial Park.
Miguel was born on January 29, 1944 in Puerto Rico the son of Julio Quinones and Juana
Rivera and
married Christine Rodriquez on August 15, 1964. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after
serving from 1962-1983 and later retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He currently owned
and operated Q&S Small Engine Repair. He was a member of St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic
Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife Christine of Abilene; his children, Juanaliza Patino and husband
Refugio of Abilene, Mike
Quinones and wife Carmen of Arlington, Danita Leach and husband Kelly of Missouri, Patrick
J. Quinones and wife Kristi of Abilene, and Elaine Quinones of Abilene; two brothers, Julio
Quinones of Staten Island, New York and Roberto Quinones of Brooklyn, New York; 18
grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lillie Mae Sikes
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
RANGER- Lillie Mae Sikes, age 87, formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee died November 20,
2006 in Eastland Texas.
Visitation will be 8:30 to 11:30 AM Wednesday in the
Gholson Hotel in Ranger. Visitation in Tennessee will be at Dyersburg Funeral Home 5 to 8
PM Friday. Chapel Services will be 1 PM Saturday and the interment in Fairview Cemetery in
Dyersburg. Local Texas arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger.
She was born January 18, 1919 in LaPanto, Arkansas and was raised in Arkansas; she later
married Robert Quinton in
Union City, TN., in 1936. They made their home in Obion, TN. where they raised their
children. Mr. Quinton died in March of 1971. She worked at the Sylvania TV factory as an
inspector until retirement in 1972. She married Rev. Lodie B. Sikes in February, 1995 and
they made their home in Selmer, TN. Rev. Sikes died in 1995 and she moved to Texas with
her daughter. She was a 52 year member of the Church of God of Prophecy and enjoyed
sewing, crocheting, fellowship and decorating the Gholson Hotel for Christmas.
She is survived by: son, Bobby Quinton of Chicago IL.;
daughter, Martha Crawford of Ranger, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 32 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Rev. Leroy Quinton in 2000 and James Edward
Quinton in 2003.
EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME
RANGER, TEXAS
254-647-1133
Joe Weaver
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
COLORADO CITY -- Mr. Joe Weaver, age 63, of Colorado City, died Monday morning,
November 20, 2006 in a local hospital.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday in the 22nd and Austin Streets Church of
Christ with Kerry Cain
officiating. Burial will follow in the Colorado City Cemetery under the direction of Kiker Seale Funeral Home.
Mr. Weaver was born on August 9, 1943 in Kermit, Texas to Howard S. and Edith Bolding
Weaver and had been a lifelong resident of Colorado City and a graduate of Colorado High
School. He married Vicki Jayne Adams on November 24, 1962 in Colorado City. He was a
longtime automobile dealer and a member of the 22nd and Austin Streets Church of Christ.
He is survived by: his wife, Vicki Weaver of Colorado City; his daughter, Ashly (and
husband, Trevlyn) Pitner of Pampa; a son, Hadly (and wife, Angelique) Weaver of Amarillo;
his
mother, Edith Weaver of Colorado City; a sister, Doris (and
husband Ernie) Petrash of Columbus, MS; a brother-in-law, Jay Boy (and wife, Mary) Adams
of Waring; grandchildren: Maci
Pitner, Mason Pitner and Riley Weaver; nieces and nephews: Tamera Petrash, Todd Petrash,
Jim (and wife, Kelly) Weaver, Ty (and wife, Kishna) Weaver, Clare Adams and Jayson
Adams; great nieces and nephews: Lindsey, Garrett and Brock.
He is preceded in death by his father, Howard Weaver and a brother, Raymond Weaver.
KIKER - SEALE FUNERAL HOME
COLORADO CITY, TEXAS
325-728-2622
Death Notices 11.22.06 November 22, 2006
Alonzo Bryan Jr.
STEPHENVILLE - Alonzo Bryan Jr., 84, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Graveside services are
noon Friday in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, directed by Stephenville Funeral Home.
Robert Chancellor
COMANCHE - Robert Chancellor, 82, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Friday at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Gardens of Memory Cemetery,
Comanche County.
Debra Renee Jackson
STEPHENVILLE - Debra Renee Jackson, 41, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Graveside
services are 10 a.m. Friday in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Stephenville. Visitation is 4
to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Stephenville Funeral Home.
Armando Julian Lopez IV
Services for Armando Julian Lopez IV, infant, are pending with Girdner Funeral Home of
Abilene.
Leroy Riney
MERKEL - Leroy Riney, 84, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Services are pending with
Starbuck Funeral Home.
Darthie Smith
BROWNWOOD - Darthie Smith, 83, of Austin and formerly of May, died Tuesday, Nov. 21,
2006. Services are pending with Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Helen Marie Urban
Helen Marie Urban, 79, of Abilene and formerly of San Angelo, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home (Brownwood) Memorial Chapel.
Burial will follow in Cedar Point Cemetery.
Ruth Howe Wagner
FORT WORTH - Ruth Howe Wagner, 93, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
today at Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in De Leon Cemetery.
Olivia Young
GRANBURY - Olivia Young, 85, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Graveside services are
10 a.m. Friday in Ross Cemetery in Baird, directed by Parker Funeral Home.
Obits for Thursday November 23, 2006
Lawrence W. Harmel
Archer Funeral Home
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Services for Lawrence W. Harmel, 86, of Seymour will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,
November 25, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Ulrey, officiating.
Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of Archer Funeral Home,
Seymour, Tx.
Lawrence was born February 8, 1920 in Megargel to H.F. Harmel, Sr., and Clara Josephine
Olson Harmel. He was a 1936 graduate of Megargel High School and attended Texas A&M
University where he was a member of the Infantry Band. Lawrence was a United States
Marine Corp Veteran of WWII. After the war, he started his
cattle business where he was known to be particular and
innovative. He took an active role in the day-to day operation, from cleanup, to how the
cattle were handled. He enjoyed
riding horseback, gathering cattle or making his rounds
checking on the days progress. He had his pilot's licence for fixed wing aircraft and gliders
and would check on his operation from the air. Lawrence said that "flying keeps your mind
active" and that he could always see something that needed to be done, whether it was a
fence that needed to be fixed or a calf lost in the brush. He owned cattle in different areas
of Texas and New Mexico, and would move them back and forth
depending on the season. Lawrence once said about his day to day business "I'm not going
to get it all right, but I'm not going to get it all wrong."
He was a lifetime resident of Baylor County where he was active in the community. "I just
like seeing if I can make things work," he said, "and I enjoy the people." Lawrence served
as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the First United Methodist Church, was a
member of the Building Committee and served 17 years as the President of the Board of the
Seymour Hospital Authority, when both facilities were built. He was the former Chairman of
the Seymour Rodeo Association and served three terms as President of the Board of the
Seymour Golf and Country Club Board of Directors. He was President of the Board of the
Seymour Independent School
District in 1957 and 1989 and was appointed by Gov. White, Brisco and Clements to serve
as Vice President of the State Rural Medical Education Board. Lawrence served 28 years as
Chairman of the Program Building Committee of the Texas A&M extension service, former
chairman of the Baylor County 4-H Horse Club, Director of the Texas and Southwestern
Cattle Raisers Association, the Texas Cattle Feeders Association and the Stocker Feeders
Program. Lawrence was also a significant supporter of the North Texas Rehabilitation
Center. He was a generous supporter of the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department and was
named an honorary member of the department in 2000. He was a lifetime member of the
American Legion, and was named Citizen of the Year in 1985 and Cattleman of the Year in
2001.
Lawrence married Johnnye Farr June 3, 1939. She preceded him in death December 27,
2000. He married Anna Maria
Nodarou June 11, 2004.
Lawrence passed away Monday, November 20, 2006 at the age of 86 in Wichita Falls.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Maria Harmel of Seymour; a son, Bill Harmel and wife,
Susan of Baton Rouge, La.; 2
Brothers, Robert Harmel of Olney and Don Harmel of Center, Alabama; 1 grandson, Chris
Harmel of San Antonio, Texas; 1 granddaughter, Dawn Harold and husband, Jeff of San
Antonio and 1 great grandchild, Alexandria Whittington of San Antonio and many nieces and
nephews
The family will be at Archer Funeral Home for visitation on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m..
The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church, 1025 W. California,
Seymour, Tx. 76380 or the North Texas Rehabilitation Center, 1005 Midwestern Parkway,
Wichita Falls, Tx. 76302.
ARCHER FUNERAL HOME
SEYMOUR, TEXAS
Norvell E. Langston
McCoy Funeral Home
Thursday, November 23, 2006
ROSCOE - Norvell E. Langston, 76, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006 in Abilene. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. Friday,
November 24, 2006 in Roscoe Cemetery, with Rev. Caleb
Teeters officiating, directed by McCoy Funeral Home of
Roscoe.
Norvell was born June 17, 1930 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. On September 11, 1953, he married
Betty McBride in Roscoe. He had lived the past 53 years in Roscoe. He was a member of the
Church of Christ of Roscoe; had worked in the oil field; owned and operated Langston
Automotive and the Napa Auto Parts Store in Roscoe for many years. Norvell was a past
member of the Roscoe Lions Club, and was a current member of Woodmen of the World.
Mr. Langston is survived by: his wife, Betty Langston of
Roscoe, Texas; two daughters, Melinda Owens and husband Jay of Snyder, Texas and Mary
Langston of Winona Lake,
Indiana; and two grandchildren, Austin and Reed Owens of
Snyder, Texas.
McCOY FUNERAL HOME
907 BROADWAY
ROSCOE, TEXAS
(325) 766-3452
Gary Ronald Martin
Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home
Thursday, November 23, 2006
ABILENE - Gary Ronald Martin, 58, died Sunday, November 19, 2006, in an Abilene hospital.
Military
graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2006, in
Tuscola Cemetery, with Rev. Larry Beard officiating, directed by
Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola.
Gary was born May 1, 1948, to Jess and Gerene Davis Martin in
Clovis, New Mexico. He served in the US Army for 21 years, including two tours in Vietnam,
retiring in 1987. He moved to Abilene from Clovis in 1998.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister-in-law, Rita Martin.
Survivors include two daughters, Sherri Knapp and fiancé Brooks Pickens of Abilene, and
Bobbie Jo Brown and partner Norma of Merkel; two sons, Eddie Cannon and wife Michele of
Phoenix, Arizona, and Doug Brown and wife Bridgett of Travis AFB, California; two
grandchildren; one brother, Roger Martin of Abilene; and his mother-in-law and father-inlaw, Ben and
Frankie Matthews of Abilene.
FRY - BARTLETT FUNERAL HOME
TUSCOLA, TEXAS
Robert H. Prewitt Jr.
Langsford Funeral Home
Thursday, November 23, 2006
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO - Robert H. Prewitt, Jr., 82, a former resident of Pomona, Kansas, died
Monday,
November 20, 2006 at St. Luke's
Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. A
memorial gathering will take place at a later date.
Mr. Prewitt was born in Damsel, MO on February 18, 1924. He and his wife Marilyn have
been residents of Lee's Summit, MO since 1990. Mr. Prewitt served in World War II with the
Fifteenth Air Force in Italy. After the war, he graduated from the University of Kansas as a
geologist and became a
successful, independent oil and gas operator, going on to
become the first president of the Independent Oil Producers
Association of Mountain States. He was a self-made man of
tremendous energy, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm.
Mr. Prewitt is survived by his wife Marilyn of the home; a daughter, Marita and her husband
Tom Rutledge of Mt. Home Village, California; three sisters, Ruth Miller of Pomona, Alice
Wash and Cecilia Weinheimer of Ottawa and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the University of Kansas,
Geology Department, which may be left with the funeral home of be mailed to KU
Endowment, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044-0928.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Langsford Funeral home, 115 SW 3rd
Street, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063. (816) 524-3700.
Joyce Anne Skinner
Community Memorial Funeral Home
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Joyce Anne Skinner went to be with the Lord at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene on
Sunday, November 19, 2006. A
private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements made by Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St.
Joyce was born May 7, 1941, in Breckenridge, TX. She
married Bobby Skinner on December 22, 1959. She had a very successful banking career
throughout her life in various cities across Texas. She was a great cook and loved preparing
food for her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Bobby Skinner of Abilene; a son, Rob
Skinner of Baird; daughter, Cindy Pittcock of Abilene; father- and mother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs.
Robert Skinner of Abilene; three brothers, Johnny Jones of
Midland; Bill Jones of Federal Way, WA, and Jack Jones of
Denton; three granddaughters, Kimberly Pittcock of
Stephenville, Kayce Pittcock of Crowley and Rachel Skinner of Ft. Worth; several nieces,
nephews and many friends.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory St., Abilene, TX 79601.
Olivia Young
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Olivia Young, age 85 of Granbury, Texas passed away Tuesday,
November 21, 2006 at Trinity Mission in Granbury, Texas. A graveside
service will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, November 24, 2006 at Ross Cemetery in Baird, Texas directed by Parker Funeral
Home in Baird, Texas. Rev. Don Fawcett will officiate.
Olivia was born November 26, 1920 in Grandview, Texas. She had lived in Granbury since
1975, moving from Fort Worth, Texas to Granbury, Texas. She retired from Southwestern
Bell Telephone Co. in 1975 with 26 years of
service as an operator. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Granbury, Texas
and was a member of the
Communications Workers Assoc. Union and Pioneers of
Southwestern Bell.
She married Ray R. Young in Decatur, Texas on December 3, 1971.
Survived by: husband, Ray R. Young of Granbury, Texas; daughter, Pat Cooke and husband
Mike of Abilene; two
grandchildren, Kellie Cooke of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Jay Cooke of Amarillo, Texas;
three great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and nine brothers.
PARKER FUNERAL HOME
141 EAST 3rd STREET
BAIRD, TEXAS
(325) 854-1333
Death Notices 11.23.06 November 23, 2006
Judy Allen
BIG SPRING - Judy Allen, 65, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Services are pending with Myers
& Smith Funeral Home.
Ruth Colleen Averitt
KNOX CITY - Ruth Colleen Averitt, 80, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Graveside services are
2 p.m. Saturday in Knox City Cemetery, directed by Mansell-Smith Funeral Home.
Margaret Elizabeth 'Tib' Bennett
Margaret Elizabeth ''Tib'' Bennett, 90, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Saturday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Highway 277 South, with
burial following in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
William C. 'Bill' Bennett
BIG SPRING - William C. ''Bill'' Bennett, 78, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Services are
pending with Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Johnny Lee Bishop
BROWNWOOD - Johnny Lee Bishop, 52, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Graveside services
are 2 p.m. Saturday in Greenleaf Cemetery, directed by Heartland Funeral Home. Visitation
is 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Max Brown
EASTLAND - Max Brown died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Graveside services are 11 a.m.
Friday in Oakwood Cemetery, Cisco, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Oren (Les) Cooke
BLANKET - Oren (Les) Cooke, 63, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Services are 11 a.m.
Saturday at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Blanket Cemetery.
Joan Florence Faircloth
Joan Florence Faircloth, 69, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. Arrangements are pending
with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Doyle Ray Jordan
STAMFORD - Doyle Ray Jordan, 63, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Graveside services are 10
a.m. Monday in Highland Memorial Cemetery, directed by Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home.
Dionicio M. Rangel Sr.
SWEETWATER - Dionicio M. Rangel Sr., 92, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Funeral Mass is 2
p.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with burial following in Garden of
Memories Cemetery, directed by McCoy Funeral Home. Rosary services are 7 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
James Terrell
BIG SPRING - James Terrell, 75, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Memorial Services will be held
at a later date in Greenwood, S.C. Arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Johnnie Kathleen Thomas
Johnnie Kathleen Thomas, 86, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. Arrangements are pending
with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Letty Alyene Sides Thompson
Letty Alyene Sides Thompson, 89, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Friday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, with burial following
in Albany Cemetery.
Andrew Turrell
MERKEL - Andrew Turrell, 23, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. Services are pending
with Starbuck Funeral Home.
Obits for Friday November 24, 2006
Max Brown
Friday, November 24, 2006
EASTLAND - Max Brown, 69, of Eastland, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006 in Eastland.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco, under the
direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the
funeral home.
Mr. Brown was born on September 3, 1937 in Brownwood to James Orval and Hassie Belle
(Whitehead) Brown. He was raised in Cisco and Abilene. He joined the U.S. Army in 1953.
After his honorable discharge he returned to Abilene and worked with his father as a
building contractor. He married the mother of his children, Lena Sparkman, in 1958.
He was a giving and loving person who would give the shirt off his back to help other
people. He loved to joke with
everyone, especially playing practical jokes and gave everyone a nickname. He enjoyed
collecting antiques, playing cards, whistling, and spending time with his grandchildren. He
was baptized on June 2, 1996 at the Mountain Top Church. He was a member of the VFW
Post 4136.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou Simmons and by 2 brothers, Bobby Brown
and Jack Brown.
Survivors include three children, Pam Davidson Jones of
Olden, Paul Brown of Grand Prairie, and Chris Brown of
Eastland; 8 grandchildren, Jason, Chad, Derek, Christan, Traci, Daniel, Colton & Caitlin; 2
sisters, Tommie Gene Hunt of
Abilene and JoAnn Burgess of Grand Prairie.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME
EASTLAND, TEXAS
Helen Jeanette Frazior
Friday, November 24, 2006
Helen Jeanette Frazior, 83, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at a local medical center.
Helen was born January 2, 1923 to Amanda Victoria {Teakell} and John Delmer Perry in
Malone, Texas. She married Francis Boyd Frazior in 1942. He preceded her in death in 1995.
She was a homemaker; a member of Garden Club; and active in Odessa Sorority. Helen
moved to Abilene from Odessa eight years ago. She was a member of First United Methodist
Church
Helen was also preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her son, Roger Frazior and wife, Helen, of Texarkana, Texas; her
daughter, Vicki Button and husband, Don, of Abilene; a sister, Frances Ann Bruce, of
Indiana; grandchildren, Roger Frazior, Jr., Stephen and Todd Frazior, Shelli Thompson and
Sheridan Cruz; and great-grandchildren, Aubrey Lynn Frazior, Maddie Hope Frazior, Brittany
Young, Lyndi Young, Torii, Mike, and Michelle Thompson, and Neikol Cruz.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith,
5701 Highway 277 South, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Graveside services will be
10:00 a.m. Monday in Sunset Memorial Park in Odessa, Texas.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 41, Abilene, Texas
79604.
Rudolfo (Rudy) Ortiz
Winters Funeral Home
Friday, November 24, 2006
WINTERS -- Rudolfo (Rudy) Ortiz, 60 of Winters, died Wednesday November 22, 2006 in a
local hospital. He was born July 8, 1946 in Sonora and grew up in the Morton area where he
farmed. He served in the National Guard for 16 years retiring in 2005. He moved to Winters
in the early 1990's. He was a Catholic.
He is survived by: one daughter, Monica Ortiz of Ft. Worth;
one step-son, Eric Perez of Coleman; two brothers, Roberto
Ortiz of Winters, and Thomas Ortiz of Roby; and two sisters,
Sylvestra Solis of Roby, and Maria DeJesus Villerreal of Abilene.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Natividad Ortiz.
Rosary will be 7:00 P.M. Saturday November 25, 2006 in the Winters Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside services will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday November 26, 2006 at the Wingate Cemetery,
directed by Winters Funeral Home.
WINTERS FUNERAL HOME
WINTERS, TEXAS
(325)754-4529
David Leroy Riney
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Friday, November 24, 2006
MERKEL -- David Leroy Riney left this world to meet his God November 21, 2006.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Merkel First Baptist Church with
Larry Gill, Reverends Jimmy Griffith and Roger Mobley officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Cemetery, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:00 Friday
night at the funeral home.
Leroy was born October 27, 1922 to Leroy Eugene and Olive Jane Smiley Riney on the
family farm in the Mulberry Canyon
community south of Merkel. His forefathers were early
pioneers settling in Taylor County in 1882. He continued to live on the family farm where he
was born until declining health forced him to move to Merkel in August 2006. He had a love
for the farm and never wanted to leave it, always telling us that if he was at home he would
be OK.
Leroy was a farmer all his life and was also the manager of Blair Rural Water Co-Op for 20
years, retiring in 2000. He served on the Taylor County Agriculture Committee for
numerous years and was involved in the community of which he so loved. He was a
member of Pioneer Memorial United Methodist Church serving on the board and numerous
committees.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Gwen Riney, David and Donna
Riney all of Merkel; four
grandchildren and their spouses, Melinda and James Medley of Lubbock, Kelly and Anthony
Campbell, Kevin and Marjohn Riney all of Abilene, Sheri and Jim Bob Williams of
Whitewright; and seven great-grandchildren.
Leroy was preceded in death by three wives, Bernie Opal Dean Riney, Ruby Nell ?Polly?
McLoghlin Riney and Theda Hutcheson Riney.
Special thank you to Brenda?s Home and Hospice of the Big Country for the loving care they
gave our Dad in his last days.
Pallbearers will be Jacky Reynolds, Jack Ferguson, Danny Malone, Dennis Orsborn, Ricky
Minze and Jimmy Hester.
STARBUCK FUNERAL HOME
MERKEL, TEXAS
(325)928-4711
George D. Taylor
Friday, November 24, 2006
George D. Taylor, 82, of Irving, passed away Tuesday,
November 14, 2006. Graveside services are 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 25, 2006 in Elmwood Memorial Park,
directed by Elmwood Funeral Home.
He was born March 13, 1924 in Alamosa, Colorado. He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran. He
was preceded in death by a son, Robert P. Taylor.
Survivors: sons, George R. Taylor of Irving, Jack M. Taylor of Red Oak, Joe L. Taylor of Fort
Worth, and John R. Taylor of
Arlington; brothers, Jack Taylor of Odom and Frank Taylor of Austin; sister, Odella Ruth
Taylor of Amarillo; three
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Rita Taylor
Friday, November 24, 2006
Rita Taylor, 81, of Arlington, passed away Wednesday,
November 15, 2006. Graveside services are 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 25, 2006 in Elmwood Memorial park,
directed by Elmwood Funeral Home.
She was born October 15, 1925, in Fort Worth. She was
preceded in death by her son, Robert P. Taylor; and former
husband, George D. Taylor.
Survivors: sons, George R. Taylor of Irving, Jack M. Taylor of Red Oak, Joe L. Taylor of Fort
Worth and John R. Taylor of
Arlington; brother, Herb Elliott of Iowa Park; sisters, Patricia White of Irving and Nan
Hamilton of Austin, Colorado; three
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Johnnie Kathleen Thompson
Friday, November 24, 2006
Johnnie Kathleen Thompson, 86, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at a local nursing
center.
She was born September 25, 1920 to Luella {Donald} and Paul Arendall in Baylor County,
Texas. Johnnie graduated from Abilene High School in 1938 and from Hardin-Simmons in
1942 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She married Robert William Thompson in Abilene on
May 13, 1943. Johnnie was a teacher for the Hawley Independent School District and also
worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Irby Fox. She was a member of the Regional Mental
Health and Mental Retardation Board of Directors; a member of the Public Responsibility
Committee at Abilene State School; a member of the Volunteer Council at Abilene State
School; and a member of the Volunteer Thursday Book Review Club since 1960 where she
held the position of President et al. Johnnie was a lifelong resident of Abilene and a member
of the University Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 1984.
Survivors include two sons, John Carroll Thompson and wife, Toni, of Fort Worth and Robert
Donald Thompson of Sweden; two daughters, Sharon Delores Coddington and Paula Kay
Thompson, both of Abilene; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542
Hickory. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral
Home. Ronald Ash, Jr., Shannon Thompson, Tony Thompson, Lewis Ash, and Clayton
Thompson will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be sent to Special Olympics Texas, 104 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas 79601.
Letty Alyene Sides Thompson
Friday, November 24, 2006
Letty Alyene Sides Thompson, 89, died Friday, November 22, 2006, in Stephenville, Texas.
Letty was born August 22, 1917 to Bama L. {Barham} and Elmer Miller in Erath County,
Texas. She married Robert L. Sides. Letty was a homemaker; a member of Fairmount
Methodist Church where she served on the church council; an artist; a member of First
Wednesday Bridge Club; and loved to play cards. After her first husband passed away, Letty
married Derwood Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Robert L. Sides; and her
second husband, Derwood Thompson.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Sides, of Granbury; two grandchildren, Kevin Shawna
Casey and Quinn Bryant; six great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Patrick Frese, Terry
Stroul, and Liz Griffin; four step-great-grandchildren; step-children, Larry Thompson, of
Monument, Colorado and Sharon Thompson Dillard of Houston; step-grandchildren, Caren
Seal, Greg Thompson, and Glenn Thompson; two step-great-grandchildren; and a host of
relatives and friends.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542
Hickory, with Reverend Norman Patton officiating. Burial will follow in Albany Cemetery,
directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Kevin Bryant, Casey Bryant, Quinn Bryant, Steve
Sides, Alan Sides, and Dale Sides will serve as pallbearers.
Death Notices 11.24.06 November 24, 2006
Judy Allen
BIG SPRING - Judy Allen, 65, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Graveside services are 3:30
p.m. today in Trinity Memorial Park, directed by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
William C. 'Bill' Bennett
BIG SPRING - William C. ''Bill'' Bennett, 78, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. Services are 10
a.m. today at Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Mt. Olive
Memorial Park.
Emma Breeden
ALBANY - Emma Breeden, 64, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Arrangements are pending
with Morehart Mortuary.
Joan Faircloth
Joan Faircloth, 69, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Grace
United Methodist Church, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory, with burial
following in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Junior Ford Sr.
LAWN - Junior Ford, Sr., died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Services are pending with FryBartlett Funeral Home, Tuscola.
Agnes Martin
SWEETWATER - Agnes Martin, 79, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. Services are pending
with Cate-Spencer and Trent Funeral Home.
Clara E. Riewe
Clara E. Riewe, 89, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Zion
Lutheran Church, with burial following at 3 p.m. Monday in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery,
Pottsville, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Visitation is
3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
J.B. Smith
COLEMAN - J.B. Smith, 77, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Services are pending with
Stevens Funeral Home.
Christine Stewart
BIG SPRING - Christine Stewart, 83, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Services are
pending with Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory
Obits for Saturday November 25, 2006
J. B. Smith, Jr.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
COLEMAN -- J. B. Smith, Jr., 77, of Coleman, died Thursday, November 23, 2006 at
Coleman County Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2006 at the First United Methodist
Church with Dr. Jeffrey Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the White Chapel Cemetery,
under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
J. B. was born August 19, 1929 in the Anderson Community in Coleman County, the son of
Joe Bailey Smith and Ima Cox Smith. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman
High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and married Julia
Eva Draper on July 29, 1954 in Coleman. She preceded him in death on December 11,
2003.
J. B. lived in Coleman County all of his life, where he was a rancher and farmer and was
awarded the American Farmers Degree from the Future Farmers of America in 1950. He was
a member of the Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Future
Farmers of America and a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Michael Lagow of Dallas,
Malinda and Charles Carter of Coleman; one granddaughter, Krista Carter of Arlington;
nieces and nephews, Judy Rasbury of Mesquite, Larry Robinson and Joe Robinson, both of
Coleman, Gary Draper and Charlene Draper Lindsey, both of Richland Springs, Teddy
Draper of Dripping Springs and many great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife and one sister, Nora Lee Robinson Bevel.
Family visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to the Julia Smith Scholarship Fund, c/o Coleman County State Bank
or the Coleman High School Future Farmers of America.
Margaret Elizabeth (Tib) Bennett
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Margaret Elizabeth "Tib" Bennett passed away November 21, 2006. She was born April 23,
1916 in Montgomery, Alabama to Roy and Raye Blalock. Tib graduated from West Point
High School in Mississippi. She married W. G. "Buddy" Bennett December 2, 1933. They
moved to Abilene in 1937. Tib worked for her husband in his jewelry store for many years.
In 1956, she opened Niblack Slenderizing Salon and operated it for 36 years. She was an
avid duplicate bridge player. Tib and Buddy shared the love of dancing and belonged to
many dance clubs.
Tib was truly loved by her family and friends. She was known for her timeless beauty and
those that loved her said she was the last of the "Southern Belles." Tib was a member of St.
Paul Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, grandson, and two brothers.
Tib is survived by her daughter, Raye Morris and husband, Craig, of Plainview, Texas;
grandsons, Walter Morris of Abilene and Randy Morris and wife, Anne, of Canyon Lake;
great-granddaughters, Stephanie and Becca; and great-grandson, Aaron.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701
Highway 277 South, with Pastor Greg Kennedy officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood
Memorial Park, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Abilene West Texas Rehabilitation Center,
4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605 or your favorite charity.
Emma Loriane Breeden
Saturday, November 25, 2006
ALBANY -- Emma Breeden, age 64 of Albany, died Thursday, November 23, 2006 at
Hendrick Medical Center.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2006, in the Albany
Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Krueger officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Morehart
Mortuary.
Emma Loraine Stovall was born on October 4, 1942 in Baraboo, Wisconsin to parents Joe
Stovall and Maurine Bradford Stovall. She moved from Wisconsin to Albany as an infant.
Emma graduated from Albany High School in 1961 and married Glenn Breeden on January
17, 1964 in Albany. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Emma was preceded in death by her parents.
Emma is survived by her husband, Glenn Breeden of Albany; two sons, Larry Breeden &
wife, Patricia, of Refugio and James Breeden and wife, Janet of Albany; a special nephew,
Rodger Breeden of Winnsboro; one brother, Wayne Stovall and wife, Lou, of Coleman; one
sister, Nell Stovall of Eagle Lake; one uncle, Calvin Bradford & wife, Pat, of Albany; three
grandchildren, Brittany Breeden and Courtney Breeden, both of Refugio, and Kayla Breeden
of Albany; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Kids' Club and may be left at
Morehart Mortuary.
Condolences may be sent online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
Junior Ford, Sr.
FRY - BARTLETT FUNERAL HOME
Saturday, November 25, 2006
LAWN - Junior Ford, Sr., 84, died Thursday, November 23, 2006, in an Abilene hospital.
Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2006, in Cross Plains
Cemetery, with Rev. Graham Gutting officiating and directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home
of Tuscola. Visitation will be 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Junior was born February 6, 1922, to John A. and Retha Beeler Ford, in Cross Plains. He
graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1939 and enlisted in the US Army in 1940. He
served in Europe during WWII in Company B, 142nd Infantry, 36th Infantry Division until
1945. Following the war, he farmed with his father in Cross Plains and also worked at the
Cross Plains Post Office. He was an accountant for International Harvester in Denison for
several years before moving to Brownwood. He moved to San Angelo in 1976 and worked
for Lamar Signs until his retirement. Since 2002, he had lived with his son, Junior Ford, Jr.,
in Lawn. He was a member of Cross Plains Church of Christ.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a sister, Lorene Ford Patterson; grandchildren,
Nicole Zigler, Vanessa Stanley and Jamey Gregston; a very special cousin, Claudie Beeler;
his first wife, Jean Ford Trinkner; and his second wife Tommy Lee Spain Ford.
Survivors include one son, Junior Ford, Jr. of Lawn; three daughters, Carole Rogers of
Macomb, Oklahoma, Pat Albus and husband Butch of Buffalo Gap, and Kathy Lewis of
Macomb; one step-son, Craig Powell of Arlington; nine grandchildren, Glenn Golson, Billy
Golson and Joe Hargrove, all of Lawn, John Marcee of Buffalo Gap, Debra Chavez of
Macomb, Priss Stone of Cedar City, Utah, Kim Solomi and Kristi Skeen, both of Harrah,
Oklahoma, and Chris Sherin of South Carolina; 39 great-grandchildren; seven great-greatgrandchildren; and several cousins.
Pallbearers will be Charles Waggoner, Lonnie Switzer, Alvin Hutchins, Glenn Golson, Billy
Golson, John Marcee, Joe Hargrove, and Bob Golson.
FRY - BARTLETT FUNERAL HOME, TUSCOLA, TEXAS, 325-554-7404
Billy Frank Sealy
BELL-CYPERT-SEALE FUNERAL HOME, SNYDER
Saturday, November 25, 2006
SNYDER, TEXAS -- Billy Frank Sealy, age 80, of Snyder, Texas passed away on Thursday,
November 23, 2006 at the Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas after a lengthy
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday at the Colonial Hill Baptist Church with
Dr. Tommy Culwell of Colonial Hill Baptist Church officiating assisted by Reverend Miller
Robinson. Burial will follow in the Gail Cemetery under the direction of Bell - Cypert - Seale
Funeral Home of Snyder.
The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
Saturday at the Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home, 3101 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas.
Mr. Sealy was born in Rotan, Texas on October 8, 1926. He was married to Jean Hodges on
November 12, 1950 in Roscoe, Texas. Mr. Sealy worked in the oil industry in most of West
Texas from 1950 - 1972. He worked as Maintenance Director for Snyder Independent
School District from 1972 until retiring in 1988. In retirement, he spent most of his time
ranching in Borden County where his family has ranched since the early 1800's.
He was preceded in death: by his parents, Earl Tenton Sealy and Elsie Gaynell Livingston;
and one brother, Joe Sealy.
He is survived by: his wife - Jean Sealy of Snyder, Texas; two sons, Rusty Sealy of Walnut
Creek, California and Andrew and wife Karen Sealy of Frisco, Texas; three cousins, Don and
Bob Sealy, both of Snyder, Texas and Dick Sealy of Hamilton, Texas.
Arrangements have been entrusted to: BELL-CYPERT-SEALE FUNERAL HOME, 3101
COLLEGE AVENUE, SNYDER, TEXAS, 325-573-5454
Letty Alyene Sides Thompson
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Letty Alyene Sides Thompson, 89, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006, in Stephenville,
Texas.
Letty was born August 22, 1917 to Bama L. (Barham) and Elmer Miller in Erath County,
Texas. She married Robert L. Sides. Letty was a homemaker; a member of Fairmont
Methodist Church where she served on the church council; an artist; a member of First
Wednesday Bridge Club; and loved to play cards. After her first husband passed away, Letty
married Derwood Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Robert L. Sides; and her
second husband, Derwood Thompson.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Sides, of Granbury; four grandchildren, Kevin, Shawna,
Casey and Quinn Bryant; six great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Patrick Frese, Terry
Stroul, and Liz Griffin; four step-great-grandchildren; step-children, Larry Thompson, of
Monument, Colorado and Sharon Thompson Dillard of Houston; step-grandchildren, Caren
Seal, Greg Thompson, and Glenn Thompson; two step-great-grandchildren; and a host of
relatives and friends.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542
Hickory, with Reverend Norman Patton officiating. Burial followed in Albany Cemetery,
directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Kevin Bryant, Casey Bryant, Quinn Bryant, Steve
Sides, Alan Sides, and Dale Sides served as pallbearers.
Gus George Vletas
PIERCE MORTUARY- LA, CA
Saturday, November 25, 2006
October 8, 1928 -- November 22, 2006
A giant among men, better than most and equal to the best, a dedicated lover of the law; a
generous and caring friend to so many; a man who loved and lived life to its fullest.
How dearly he will be missed; how beautifully he will be remembered.
Survived by his devoted wife of 26 years, Harriet Vletas; his wonderful children, Stephen
(Kim), David and Courtney; one grandchild, Alex; his two sisters Lillie Zachary (Louis) and
Margaret Andrews (DN); and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Memorial/Honor Program of the Texas A and M University
Libraries, Sterling C. Evans Library, Texas A and M University, 5000 TAMU, College Station,
TX 77843-5000, or the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander, Abilene, TX
79602.
Death Notices 11.25.06 November 25, 2006
Jovita Balderas
SWEETWATER - Jovita Balderas, 57, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Services are pending with
McCoy Funeral Home.
Charlotte Alice Coleman Castleberry
Charlotte Alice Coleman Castleberry, 42, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Arrangements are
pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Winnie Lucille Clark
Winnie Lucille Clark, 84, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at ElliottHamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory. Burial will follow in Hawley
Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Nelda D. Cosby
Nelda D. Cosby, 79, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Services are pending with Bluebonnet
Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville. Local arrangements are being handled by The Hamil
Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Kenneth R. Dossey
BROWNWOOD - Kenneth R. Dossey, 71, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Monday at Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Eastlawn Memorial Park
Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Don Henderson
BANGS - Don Henderson, 64, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. Services are 2:30 p.m.
Sunday at Bangs First Methodist Church with burial in Bangs Cemetery directed by DavisMorris Funeral Home of Brownwood. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Juan P. Lopez
Juan P. Lopez, 76, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at
Gethsemani Assembly of God Church. Prayer service is 6 p.m. Sunday at Abilene Funeral
Home. Viewing is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Antonia Martinez
COLORADO CITY - Antonia Martinez, 81, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Funeral Mass is
10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mitchell County
Cemetery directed by Kiker-Seale Funeral Home of Colorado City.
Grady Mitchell
LORAINE - Grady Mitchell, 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday
at First Baptist Church in Loraine. Burial will be in Colorado City Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to
8 p.m. today at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Eula Dolly Smith
SWEETWATER - Eula Dolly Smith, 92, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Services are pending with
McCoy Funeral Home.
Fred William Soles
SWEETWATER - Fred William Soles, 89, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Tuesday at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. Burial will be in Colorado City
Cemetery.
Andy Turrel
MERKEL - Andy Turrel, 23, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at
Merkel First United Methodist Church, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home.
Kathleen Waddell
Kathleen Waddell, 87, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Arrangements are pending with The
Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Charles Franklin Walker
SWEETWATER - Charles Franklin Walker, 61, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Graveside services
are 9 a.m. Monday in Loraine Cemetery, Loraine, directed by McCoy Funeral Home.
Gus George Vletas
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Gus George Vletas, 78, formerly of Abilene, died Wednesday, Nov.
22, 2006. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by Pierce
Mortuary of Los Angeles.
Obits for Sunday November 26, 2006
Winnie L. Clark
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Winnie L. Clark, 84, of Abilene, died Friday, November 24, 2006, at an
Abilene nursing center.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542
Hickory, with Dr. Don Greenway officiating. Burial will follow in Hawley Cemetery, directed
by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Roy Clark, Jr., Michael Smallridge, Mark
Harter, Jerry Ritter, Herman Valdez, and Roger Swift.
Winnie was born November 26, 1924 to Dorothy {Perry} and Roy Haile in Shamrock, Texas.
She married Bud Clark on February 24, 1940. Winnie was the owner of Winnie?s Thrift
Shop. She lived most of her life in Hawley and Breckenridge; enjoyed sewing and crafts;
and loved to have fun. Winnie was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Breckenridge,
Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on April 13, 1995; and three
daughters, Lomita Rambin, Cleeman Lee, and Debra Gresham; a brother; and one sister.
Survivors include a son, Roy Clark and wife, Becky, of Eula, Texas; three daughters,
Dorothy Dale Harter and husband, John, of Waco, Texas, Jimmie Horton and husband,
Ralph, of Cement, Oklahoma, and Seretta Smallridge and husband, Guy, of Waco; two
sisters, Daphna Davidson and Evelyn Gann, both of Hawley, Texas; eighteen grandchildren;
and numerous great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, Abilene
Chapter, P.O. Box 214, Abilene, Texas 79604.
Nelda Smith Cozby
Sunday, November 26, 2006
ABILENE -- Nelda Smith Cozby, 79, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2006.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday in the
Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel.
Burial will be in Bluebonnet Hills
Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Cozby spent the past 15 years as a resident of Abilene, and was a longtime resident of
North Richland Hills. She was very
accomplished in her many areas of interest. In her younger years, Nelda served as a
bookkeeper before the birth of her daughter, and was a homemaker in the years that
followed.
Survivors include: her husband, Frank Cozby; daughter, Paula Smith - Stevens and husband
James, of North Richland Hills; brothers, Douglas Mitchell and Arthur Wayne Mitchell, both
of Fort Worth; sister, Martha Pearl Mitchell, of Cleburne;
stepchildren, Tommie Jean Cozby, and Jackie Cozby;
step-granddaughter, Ashley Cozby; numerous nieces and
nephews, and many dear and loving friends.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 817-498-5894
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Annie Pearl Finley
Kerbow Funeral Home
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Annie Pearl Finley
ELDORADO -- Annie Pearl Finley, 95, went to be with her loved ones late Friday evening,
November 24th. She was born in Eldorado, Schleicher County, Texas on September 25,
1911.
AP (as she was affectionately known to all) was preceded in death by her parents H. W.
(Hub) Finley and Annie Belle
Weatherly Finley; her 6 brothers and 2 sisters, Leonard Bertram, Herbert Tipton (Dogie),
Lutie Fay, Eddy Mae, Joe Bailey, James Hogg (Jim), William Haskell (Pete), and Edmond Lee
(Pat); and niece Ebba Ann Barber.
She is survived by her adopted daughters/ nieces, Jill Finley Henderson of Abilene and Jean
Finley Raygor of Houston;
nephew, George Finley and wife Peggy of San Angelo; nephew, James "Tip" Finley of
Eldorado; and niece Toya Jo Bartlet and husband Doug of Lubbock. She is survived by
numerous great nieces and nephews, and by her good friend Hazel Ruth
Pickering.
One of her fondest memories was riding a mule to school. She was the youngest of 9
children and said, "that darn mule was all that was left when it came to passing out the
horses." She grew up in the old Bailey Ranch Community outside of
Eldorado and had to ride that mule to the Bailey Ranch School everyday. AP had many
hilarious stories about growing up in West Texas. She loved to share them while sitting at
her
kitchen table drinking a cup of coffee.
She moved to San Angelo from Eldorado in 1937 taking a job at the Tom Green Courthouse.
She then took a position at
Wallace Studio/ Laboratories where she made a lifelong
career for herself. She rose to a position on the Board of
Directors at Wallace, and retired after 36 years with the
company. She was truly a pioneer for women in business in San Angelo.
AP was our family historian, and link to our heritage. Her wit and knowledge will be sorely
missed.
Graveside services will be held at the Eldorado Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday,
November 26, 2006.
Services will be conducted by the Kerbow Funeral Home of Eldorado, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hendricks
Hospice Care of Abilene, Texas.
KERBOW FUNERAL HOME
ELDORADO, TEXAS
325-853-3043
Armando Julian Lopez
Sunday, November 26, 2006
ABILENE -- Armando Julian Lopez was born on October 4, 2006 in Abilene and passed away
on November 20, 2006.
His rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2006 in the Girdner Funeral
Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2006 in the
St.
Francis Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Cedar Hill
Cemetery.
This child is survived by: his mother, Abigail Hernandez; father, Julian Charo Lopez; sister,
Elizabeth Cortinez; brother, Addison Sprayberry; grandmothers, Rosario Carmona and
Natividad Lopez, all of whom live in Abilene, Texas.
Though our little angel has left our world he will always live in our hearts, minds and souls.
We love and miss you A. J.
Lopez, May God bless you through your journey son.
GIRDNER FUNERAL HOME
141 ELM
ABILENE, TEXAS
325-676-5000
Juan Perfecto Lopez
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Juan Perfecto Lopez, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday,
November 23, 2006.
Services will be 10:00 a.m.
Monday at Gethsemani Assembly of God Church, 2001 Park Street with burial at 2:00 p.m.
in Johnson
Cemetery, Munday, Texas, directed by Abilene Funeral Home. A prayer service will be 6:00
p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Lopez was born April 18, 1930, to Secundino and Josefa Lopez in Del Rio, Texas. He was
employed by Fred Hughes Buick for 23 years until his
retirement. Juan was a faithful member of Gethsemani
Assembly of God Church for 47 years. He loved to sing to the Lord and was member of a
gospel group, Los Samaritanos, in the 1970?s. He was known for his funny jokes in the
Lord?s good name.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Julia Lopez of Abilene; two sons, Noe Lopez of Austin
and Johnny Lopez of Abilene; two daughters, Linda Guerrero of San Angelo and Rebecca
Lopez of Austin; five sisters, Carmen Yreguas and Celia Sanchez , both of Munday,
Esperanza Mendoza and Concuelo Gonzalez of
Abilene and Carolina Soto of Amarillo; four brothers, Modesto Lopez and Pete Lopez, both of
Amarillo, Felipe Lopez of Sanger and Samuel Lopez of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren; and 10
great grandchildren.
Mr. Lopez was preceded in death by his parents and two sons.
Juan will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Online condolences may be made at
abilenefuneralhome.com
Don Wayne Oates
Cason-Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Memorial funeral service for Don Wayne Oates will be held Tuesday, November 28, at 11:00
am. at the First Baptist Church, Nacogdoches.
Private graveside services for Mr. Oates will be held
Tuesday. Visitation will be Monday November 27th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. at the funeral
home.
Don Wayne Oates was born May 12, 1938 in Stanford Texas, the second son of Nerva Lee
Seago Oates and Charles Verdie Oates of Haskell, Texas. He received his early education in
the Haskell Independent School District and graduated from
Haskell High School. Following this he received his Bachelor?s Degree in Marketing from
North Texas State University. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order and served as
their Vice President during his senior year.
Following service in the United States Army, he began a
career with the Farm Credit System which spanned over thirty years. He started as a Loan
Officer in the West Texas PCA in Pecos, Texas where he met and married his wife Sharon
Gayle Saras Oates. He continued to serve the Farm Credit System in The Federal
Intermediate Credit Banks of Houston and New
Orleans, President of the Production Credit Association of
Nacogdoches, Vice-President of the New Orleans Branch of the Federal Intermediate Bank.
He retired in 1992, following five years of service as the President and Chief Executive
officer of the Federal Intermediate Bank of Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Oates has spent the last
years working with his brother in
management of the Oates Masonry and Construction Company.
Mr. Oates was appointed by then Governor George W. Bush as a Board Member for the
Texas Commission for the Blind and served as the President of The Texas Masonry
Contractors
Association.
The Oates were current residents of Frisco, Texas; having
resided previously in Nacogdoches for over twenty years. He was a long term member of
First Baptist Church of
Nacogdoches where he served as a deacon.
Mr. Oates died in his home on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2006.
He is survived by his wife Sharon Gayle Saras Oates, and family which includes: Andrea and
Lee Scott, Kristen and Tom Mulos, and grandchildren Matthew Collier Scott, Michael
Christian Scott, Jack Thomas Mulos and Lauren Gayle Mulos all of Frisco. He is also survived
by his older brother Charles Wayburn Oates and wife Gay Oates, and numerous beloved
nieces and nephews and other extended family members.
CASON MONK-METCALF
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
936-564-7333
Eusebia Castro Ruiz
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Eusebia Ruiz, 92, died Saturday, November 25, 2006 in Abilene. A prayer service will be
held Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap
Road. Funeral Mass will be at the Saint Francis Catholic Church,
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m with Father Thomas Manimala officiating. Burial will follow at
Elmwood Memorial Park.
Eusebia was born on August 14, 1914 in Rockdale, Texas to Juan and Dolores (Nino) Castro.
She was married to Martin Ruiz on March 14, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas. They were
married for 64 years. She moved to Abilene from Cactus, Texas in 1979. Eusebia was a
member of the Saint Francis Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Enrique Ruiz, Sr; two brothers,
Gerardo Castro and Leonardo Castro; two sisters, Romana Castro and Apolonia Castro and
two grandsons, Ricardo DeHoyos and Francisco Ruiz.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Martin Ruiz, Jr. and Reynaldo Ruiz both of
Abilene; seven daughters; Herlinda Ruiz DeHoyos of Clyde, Paula Ruiz Aguilera of Amarillo,
Rosa Ruiz Sanchez of Etter, Rosario Ruiz Gauna of Abilene, Gloria Ruiz DeHoyos of Abilene,
Rebeca Ruiz of Round Rock and
Minerba Ruiz of Abilene; three brothers, Luciano Castro of
Fresno, California, Cleofas Castro of Cactus, Texas and Ricardo Castro of Lockney, Texas;
thirty-four grandchildren, fifty-six great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren.
Ruben Guerrero, Henry Ruiz, Jr., Rey Ruiz, Jr., Fernando Ruiz, Paul Ruiz, David Sanchez,
Miguel Gauna, Joey DeHoyos, Mark Aguilera, Abel Longoria and Emilio Ruiz will serve as
pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory Street, Abilene, Texas
79601.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com
Robert Andrew Turrel
Sunday, November 26, 2006
MERKEL - Robert Andrew Turrel, 23, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at his home.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Merkel First United Methodist Church with Reverend
Curtis Bentley officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, directed by Starbuck
Funeral Home.
Andy was born July 1, 1983 in
Abilene. He was a Methodist. He
attended Alpha Omega Academy and graduated from Merkel High School in 2002. He loved
to play video games, talk to people, cook and go fishing with his
Papaw.
Survivors include his mother, Vicki Guest of Merkel; his grandparents, Bobby and Louise
DuBose of Merkel; uncles and aunts, Danny & Deborah DuBose of New Braunfels, Rodney
and Lori Oliver of Longmont, CO; cousins, Courtney and Chase
DuBose, Tanner and Taryn Oliver; great aunts and uncles, Ann Palmer of Conroe, Dixie and
Dennis Bolding of Lampasas and Johnnie and Brandion Wade of Merkel.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 426, Merkel, TX 79536
or to Merkel Cemetery
Association, 201 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536.
STARBUCK FUNERAL HOME
MERKEL, TEXAS
325-928-4711
Mary Kathleen "Kay" Waddell
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Kay Waddell, 87, died Friday,
November 24, 2006 in a local
hospital. There will be a visitation at the Funeral Home, Sunday afternoon 1:00-3:00 p.m. A
memorial service, with Reverend Dr. Clifford Stewart and Reverend Janice Six officiating,
will be held Monday, at 2:00 p.m. in the First Central Presbyterian Church, 400 Orange
Street, Abilene, Texas under the direction of the Hamil
Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Mrs. Waddell's body will lie in state at the funeral home until the service.
Kay was born April 17, 1919 in Wichita, Kansas to Albert Newton and Virginia (Corley)
McQuown. She attended Wichita State University and graduated from the University of
Texas where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. She
married Richard Kent Waddell on February 14, 1942.
Kay was a homemaker and a member of the First Central Presbyterian Church. A loving
wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed travel and gardening.
Survivors include: her husband of fifty-four years, Kent
Waddell of Abilene; four children, Meredith Lynn Waddell of New York, NY, Richard Kent
Waddell, Jr. of Boulder, CO, Grady Waddell of Abilene, and Virginia Kay Waddell of
Managua,
Nicaragua; ten grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
The family has asked that those who wish to make a
donation in her name in place of flowers, do so to the American Diabetes Foundation, P.O.
Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.hamilfamilyfuneralhome.com
Death Notices 11.26.06 November 26, 2006
Maria Rodriguez
Maria Rodriguez, 84, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Arrangements are pending with ElliottHamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Eula Dolly Smith
SWEETWATER - Eula Dolly Smith, 92, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Tuesday at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Garden of Memories
Cemetery. Visitation is 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Christine Stewart
BIG SPRING - Christine Stewart, 83, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Memorial services are
10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Birdwell Lane Baptist Church under the direction of Nalley-Pickle
& Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Big Spring.
Viviana Almanza Vega
SWEETWATER - Viviana Almanza Vega, 60, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Services are
pending with McCoy Funeral Home of Sweetwater.
Mona Worley
COLORADO CITY - Mona Worley, 64, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Graveside services are 2
p.m. Monday in Colorado City Cemetery, directed by Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Obits for Monday November 27, 2006
Jerry C. Abernathy
NAVARRE FUNERAL HOME
Monday, November 27, 2006
LIVINGSTON, TEXAS -- Jerry C. Abernathy, 70, of Livingston, Texas was born March 12,
1936 in Callahan County and passed away Saturday, November 25, 2006 at his home. He
was a U. S. Army veteran and loved hunting, fishing, restoring his antique car, and
spending time with his grandchildren.
His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Navarre Funeral
Home with Rev. Ken Goodell officiating. At his request, his body will be cremated
afterwards.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Abernathy and is survived by his son and
daughter-in-law, David and Dana Abernathy of Willis; daughters, Deborah Thompson of
Clyde and April Acker of Dallas; sisters and brother-in-law, Evelyn Irene Culwell of
Highlands and Mary and Richard Vantilberg of Fort Worth; brothers and sisters-in-law,
James Morgan and Ruby Abernathy of Canton and Benjamin Eli and Margaret Abernathy of
Baird; and grandchildren, David Abernathy Jr., Logan Wyatt Abernathy, Devin Fae
Abernathy, Lacey Acker, Matthew Acker, Chase Canada, Jeff Canada, and Kevin Canada.
To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to
www.navarrefuneralhome.com.
Navarre Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, Texas,
77521, (281) 422-8111
Joan Faircloth
Monday, November 27, 2006
Joan Faircloth, 69, a lifelong resident of Abilene, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at
an Abilene medical center.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Hill
officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home,
542 Hickory. Visitation was from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Born in Abilene, Texas on September 22, 1937, Joan was the daughter of Reland
(McCampbell) and Joseph Bradley. She was an L.V.N., and worked as a private duty nurse.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Her parents and two brothers, Horace Bradley and Rex Bradley, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Joseph Faircloth and wife, Sharon, of Abilene, Danny
Faircloth and wife, Kay, of Baird, Jean Martin of Graham, and Debbie Myers and husband,
Tommy, of Brady; the children's father, Allen Faircloth of Baird; 13 grandchildren and 21
great-grandchildren.
Mary Allene Hays
Monday, November 27, 2006
CLYDE - Mary Allene (Webb) Hays, 91 of Midland and formerly of Sterling City, died
Saturday in a Midland care facility.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Clyde Cemetery with Dr. John
Estes, Jr. officiating under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hays was born December 31, 1914 in Roaring Springs, Texas to W.W. and Belle
(Ballard) Webb. She moved to Clyde from Roaring Springs at an early age and attended
Clyde High School. She was the widow of Marion Hays, whom she married on August 25,
1932 in Clyde. They moved from Clyde in the mid-1950's to Sterling City. They moved to
Midland from Sterling City in 2000. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the
Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Hays of Grandview and Keelon Hays of Ft. Worth; two
daughters, Peggy Hays Norris of Midland and Ann Hays Prather of Sparks, Nevada; NM;
fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one daughter, Helen
Carruthers.
BAILEY FUNERAL HOME, CLYDE, TEXAS, 325-893-4255
Elida Moreno
Monday, November 27, 2006
Elida Moreno, 57, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2006, at a local hospital.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Abilene Funeral Home Chapel of Hope
with Paul Matta officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery, directed
by Abilene Funeral Home. A viewing will be 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Elida was born October 25, 1949, to Jesus and Elida Garcia. She was a member of the
Church of Christ.
Survivors include: her husband of 15 years, Esidro Gonzales; three sons, Richard Moreno
and wife Lisa, Ernest Gonzales and wife Irene, and Esidro Gonzales; three daughters,
Christina Vidaurri and husband Sonny, Elizabeth Andraddi and husband Joe, and Connie
Veliz; a sister, Cecilia; six brothers, Jesus Garcia, Jerry Garcia, Javier Garcia, Abel Garcia,
Noel Garcia, and Fransico Garcia; 18 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.
Elida was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Anna Marie Moreno .
Pallbearers will be Sonny Vidaurri, Richard Moreno, Dominique Moreno, Joel Salinas, Victor
Gonzales, and Jerry Garcia.
Online condolences may be made at abilenefuneralhome.com
Donald W. Porter
Monday, November 27, 2006
Donald Wayne Porter, 76, died Friday, November 24, 2006.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, at Elmwood
Memorial Cemetery with Roy Shake officiating, with burial under the direction of North's
Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November
28, at North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Mr. Porter was born October 4, 1930 in Winchester, IL to Alfred and Lillian (Hope) Porter.
He married Nettie Driver on April 10, 1954 in Durant, OK. Being in the military, he lived
several places and moved to Abilene in 1973. He was retired from the United States Air
Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one brother.
Survivors include: two sons, Donald Lee Terrell of Dallas and Ray Gene Terrell of Denison;
one daughter, Helen Hall of Denison; and three grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at: www.northsfuneralhome.com
.
Clara E. Riewe
Monday, November 27, 2006
Clara E. Riewe, 89, died Thursday, November 23, 2006 in Abilene.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home,
6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 27,
2006 at the Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Clyde Kieschnick officiating. Burial will be at
3:00 p.m. on Monday in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Pottsville, Texas.
Clara was born on February 18, 1917 in Sagerton, Texas to Fredrick and Amalia
(Boedecker) Nierdieck. She attended
Texas Lutheran College where she graduated with an Associates degree. In 1951, Clara
moved to Abilene from Early, Texas. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She
taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and was active in LWML-Lutheran Women's
Missionary League.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Emanuel W. Riewe, two sisters and
one brother. Clara is survived by two sons, Cliff Riewe and his wife Rita of Abilene, Victor
Riewe and his wife Mariam of Houston; one daughter, Linda Smith and her husband Bryan
of Abilene; Seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Scottie Smith, Philip Riewe, Steven Riewe, David Riewe, Steve McNally, Jerry Veal and
Dalton Veal will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made in honor of Clara Riewe to Windcrest Alzheimer's Care Center,
6050 Hospital Drive, Abilene, Texas, 79606 or to Zion Lutheran Capitol Fund Drive, 2801
Antilley Road, Abilene, Texas 79606.
Online condolences may be made to: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com
Maria de la Luz Rodriquez
Monday, November 27, 2006
Maria de la Luz Rodriquez, 84, died Saturday, November 25, 2006 at a
local nursing center.
Maria was born April 22, 1922 to Maria {Gasca} and Daniel Rodriquez in Sanderson, Texas.
She moved from Sanderson to Abilene over 50 years ago. Maria married Polo Rodriquez.
She was self-employed and of the Catholic faith.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Polo Rodriquez; a daughter, Mary Valadez;
four brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include three daughters, Blanche Martin, Cecilia Rodriquez, Rosalie "Rose" Ture {a
special daughter}; and Dena Rodriguez {a special granddaughter}, all of Abilene; fourteen
grandchildren, Mary Swagerty, John Herrera, III, Melissa Valadez, Santos Valadez, Jr., Eddie
Rodriquez, Debbie Smith, Jesse Rodriquez, Jeffery Galbreath, Joseph Galbreath, Anthony
Burrola, Timothy Head, Tyann Pohle, and Brandon Ture; twenty-eight great-grandchildren;
five great-great-grandchildren; a brother, David Rodriquez of Twin Falls, Idaho; and a
sister, Manuela Eubanks of Sanderson, Texas.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
with Father Robert Bush officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park,
directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Pallbearers will be John Herrera, III, Eddie Rodriquez, Jesse Rodriquez, Joseph Galbreath,
Brandon Ture, Santos Valadez, Jr., and Anthony Burrola. A rosary will be held at 6:15 p.m.
Monday at the funeral home
Death Notices 11.27.06 November 27, 2006
Jovita Balderas
SWEETWATER - Jovita Balderas, 57, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Services are 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial in the Sweetwater
Cemetery directed by McCoy Funeral Home. Rosary is 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Joe E. Currin
Cisco - Joe E. Currin, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Services are pending with the
Summers-Chambers Funeral Home.
Billy Green
BIG SPRING - Billy Green, 77, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Services are pending at Myers &
Smith Funeral Home.
Billie Ruth Shofner Griffith
Billie Ruth Shofner Griffith, 77, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Highway 277 South. Burial
will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Visitation is 5
to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Glen Hailey
Glen Hailey, 46, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Tuesday in
the Buffalo Gap Cemetery directed by Girdner Funeral Home.
Nomia 'Ann' Haines
CHRISTOVAL - Nomia ''Ann'' Haines, 74, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Graveside services
are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m.
today at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger.
Johnny N. Jones
LAKE BROWNWOOD - Johnny N. Jones, 62, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Services are 2
p.m. Tuesday in the Rising Star Church of Christ with burial in the Rising Star Cemetery
directed by Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the
funeral home, 803 N. Main, Rising Star.
Doyle Ray Jordan
STAMFORD - Doyle Ray Jordan, 63, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Graveside services are 10
a.m. today at Highland Memorial Cemetery, directed by Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home.
Agnes O. Martin
SWEETWATER - Agnes O. Martin, 79, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Tuesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church with burial in the Sweetwater Cemetery directed
by Cate-Spencer and Trent Funeral Home. Rosary is 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Shirley Montgomery
ROTAN - Shirley Montgomery, 70, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Services are pending with
Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.
Glen Winston Nowlin
COMANCHE - Glen Winston Nowlin, 81, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Graveside services
are 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Stag Creek Cemetery directed by the Nowlin Funeral Home of De
Leon.
Lucia Quirino
BROWNWOOD - Lucia Quirino, 68, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Services are pending with
Cate-Spencer and Trent Funeral Home in Sweetwater.
Gregoria Rangel
Stamford - Gregoria Rangel, 80, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Services are pending with
Tankersley Funeral Home in Stamford.
Betty Jean Rumsey
Betty Jean Rumsey, 80, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Arrangements are pending with
Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Highway 277 South.
Viviana Almanza Vega
SWEETWATER - Viviana Almanza Vega, 60, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in the Garden of
Memories Cemetery. Prayer services are 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ruby Stoup Watters
COLEMAN - Ruby Stoup Watters, age 93, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Services are pending
with Stevens Funeral Home.
J. L. 'Toby' White
BIG SPRING - J. L. ''Toby'' White, 74, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Services are 10
a.m. Tuesday at Myers & Smith Chapel. Burial with military honors will be at the
Coahoma Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Obits for Tuesday November 28, 2006
Opal Rachel Barnhill Freeman
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
TRENT -- Opal Freeman or "Granny" or "Aunt Opal", as she was
affectionately known by those who loved her, passed from our arms and
into her savior's on Sunday night, November 26, 2006 at age 89.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Trent First Baptist Church with Reverend
Ronnie Freeman officiating. Burial will be in the Trent Cemetery, directed by Starbuck
Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night at the funeral home.
Opal was born July 14, 1917 in Limestone Gap, OK, near Atoka to Vachell Isaiah and Mary
Ann Baugh Barnhill. She moved to Texas in 1926 with her family of 11 and settled in
Eskota, where she was an honor student graduating early from high school at age 16. She
married Odell Purser Freeman in 1934 and they had one son, Ronnie. Her husband preceded
her in death August 7, 1987. The family farmed and ranched together in Jones County for
over 50 years. Opal was also a national award-winning member of the Abilene Garden Club
in the 1950's where she served as Vice President of the organization. Her floral design work
was published twice and she was a certified National Judge for Abstract Design.
Opal was a great patron of the faith, a professing Christian and a loyal member of the Trent
First Baptist Church. She loved her congregation and the many pastors and members
involved in her church. She was a Sunday school teacher, WMU leader, Children's Choir
leader, and Young Adult and Women's Bible Class teacher during her years of service in the
congregation. Opal was known for her faithful commitment to prayer and Bible study. She
was honored to pray for those she loved and all who requested her prayer, even to the end
of her days. She was one of the original founders of her church "Prayer Chain," which is a
group of women who lovingly stop and pray for a family or a need whenever called upon.
She loved the Bible and could often quote or recite passages of scripture at great length.
Her favorite chapter was Psalms 91 which she could recite by heart.
Opal was one of those extraordinary individuals who held a special place in the hearts of
those who knew her. She can never be replaced. She was always be missed in our family,
our church and our community. We are thankful for her Christian example and are blessed
to have shared her life and felt her love.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie of Trent and his loving wife, Betty. Opal was proud of
her grandchildren, Rebecca and husband, Roy Sharp, Robbie and husband, Steve Shugart,
Danny Freeman and wife, Debbie; and six great-grandchildren, Daron, Braid, Shiloh,
Meagan, Hanna and Callie. Opal also loved a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends
across the state and southwest. She valued and enjoyed the closeness and devotion of
family and friends above all else.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 85, Trent, TX 79561.
Her final wish was to share this thought with all those who read this... "There is room at the
Cross for you!"
STARBUCK FUNERAL HOME, MERKEL, TEXAS, 325-928-4711
Billie Ruth Shofner Griffith
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Billie Ruth Shofner Griffith, 77, of Keller, Texas died Saturday, November
25, 2006, at a nursing home in Fort Worth, Texas.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith,
5701 Highway 277 South, with Rev. Kevin Ueckert officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood
Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at a visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home.
Born in Taylor County, Texas on May 29, 1929, she was the daughter of Callie Viola (Grigg)
and Louis Forrest, and a 1946 graduate of Wylie High School She worked in the motor
freight industry as a billing clerk and cashier for E.T.M.F., and also was employed by
Clarence Collins Auctioneering for a while. On July 17, 1955, she married Charles A.
Shofner, who preceded her in death on February 21, 1982. Billie Ruth married W. W. "Bill"
Griffith in August of 1985. She lived in Abilene until 1993, when she moved to Breckenridge.
In 2000, she moved to Shreveport, Louisiana to be near family, and after the death of her
husband, Bill Griffith, on June 4, 2006, moved to Keller, Texas to be near her daughter.
Very active in churches she attended, she was a longtime member of South Side Baptist
Church and Wylie United Methodist Church both in Abilene, and a member of Lakeside
Baptist Church in Breckenridge for seven years.
She was also predeceased by her father in 1982 and her mother in 1992.
Survivors include a son, Charles F. Shofner and wife, Michel, of Abilene; daughters, Rebecca
Rogers and husband, David, of Keller, and Freddie Cascio and husband, Roy, of Shreveport,
LA; a brother, Carroll W. Forrest of Odessa; grandchildren, Kory, Louis, Keegan and Zoe
Rogers of Keller, Cassandra Shofner and Adam Franklin of Abilene, and Michel and Mike
Richardson of Shreveport, LA; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces,
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be David W. Rogers, Charles F. Shofner, Kory M. Rogers, Charles-David
Louis Rogers, Keegan Rogers, Roy Cascio, and Adam Franklin.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association North Central Texas Chapter, 302 N.
Willis, Abilene, TX 79603.
Veronita Englert Hillin
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Veronita Englert Hillin, 76, died Sunday, November 26, 2006, at an Abilene
medical center.
The daughter of Lena (Fiest) and Ferdinand Englert, she was born on August 14, 1930 in
Olfen, Texas, and lived in Abilene most all of her life. Veronita married Raymond Hillin on
April 12, 1950 in Abilene. She worked for Wal-Mart as sales clerk, and was a member of
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She loved attending her grandchildren?s sporting events.
A son, David Lee, her parents, and two brothers, Jerome Englert and Eugene Englert
preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Hillin of Abilene; a son, Freddie Hillin and wife,
Cathy, of Clyde; a daughter, Neta O'Bar and husband, Mark, of Abilene; her twin sister,
Leonita Miller and husband, Sonny, of Abilene; grandchildren, Shanna Dumas, Cassi Hillin,
Ashley Hillin and Steven O'Bar; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Robert
Bush officiating. Interment will follow in Drummond Cemetery directed by Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. today followed by visitation from
7 to 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Walter Morrow, Mark Samford, Steve Evans, Jimmy McElreath, Doug
Schmitt and Jeff Burns.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604, or
Hendrick Pulmonary Rehab, 1900 Pine Street, Abilene, TX 79601.
Johnny N. Jones
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
LAKE BROWNWOOD -- Johnny N. Jones, 62, of Lake Brownwood, Texas passed away on
Saturday, November 25, 2006 at home.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Rising Star
Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Rising Star Cemetery in Rising Star, Texas with
Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star in Charge.
Johnny was born on July 6, 1944 in Eastland, Texas to Sam and Tennie Harrison - Jones. He
was raised in Rising Star. While attending ACC, he ran track and played basketball. Then
served in the Army during Vietnam, after returning home he graduated from Tarleton State
University. He married Judy Lewis on August 23, 1969 in Stephenville, Texas. He taught and
coached in the following towns; Huckaby, Gordon, Rock Springs, Jayton, Rio Vista, Rankin
and Evant. He retired from teaching and coaching in 2001. He lived in the May community
for 3-1/2 years.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Judy Jones of Lake Brownwood; two sons, Jeff Jones and his
wife, Becky of Crane; Jesse Jones of Wink; daughter, Jo Beth Jones of Midland; brother, Neil
Jones and his wife, Joy of Fort Worth; sister, Janis and her husband, L. C. Hounsel of
Normangee; brother-in-law, Hershel Kent of Cisco; grandson, Jordan Jones of Crane;
numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margie Kent; and two nephews, Tommy
and Kelly Kent.
HIGGINBOTHAM FUNERAL HOME, RISING STAR, TEXAS, 254-643-4321
Paul Leon Newton
LAWRENCE ADAMS FUNERAL HOME
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
HASKELL -- Paul Leon Newton, 84, passed away Monday, November 27,
2006, in Haskell.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at the
Cornerstone Baptist Church with Revs. Troy Culpepper, Tony Grand, and
Larry Nail officiating. Burial will be in Willow Cemetery, directed by Lawrence - Adams
Funeral Home of Anson. The body will lie in state at Holden - McCauley Funeral Home in
Haskell.
Born January 8, 1922, in Haskell County, Leon was a son of the late Louis Edward and Laura
Ellen (Mayfield) Newton. He graduated from Mattson High School in 1940 and attended
North Texas State University.
Leon was a United States Army veteran of WWII. He was a recipient of numerous medals,
including two Bronze Stars and was awarded the Purple Heart.
Leon married Wanda Denton Mapes in 1946, and she preceded him in death in 1971. He
later married Letha Hix Carter in 1973.
Leon was a lifetime farmer and rancher and was known for his ability to pair every cow and
calf in any group. He was a Haskell County Commissioner serving from 1955 to 1966. Leon
was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church and the Sons of Herman Lodge.
Leon's love for music took him to local nursing homes weekly to sing hymns to the
residents. He was an avid domino player and was known for saying, "Losing one game was
fair, but losing two games in a row was out of the question."
Leon was preceded in death by one granddaughter (Rhonda Adams), a son-in-law (Ronnie
Adams), two brothers, and five sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Letha Newton of Haskell; daughters, Sherry Ann Adams of
Haskell, Anita Kay Graham of Anson, Nean Marie Newton of Abilene and Teresa Lou McNea
(and husband, Frank) of Abilene; grandchildren, David Adams (and wife, Tina) of Haskell,
Roy Graham ( and wife, Barbie) of Stephenville, Keith Graham (and wife, Tracy) of Anson,
Cozi Wilson (and husband, Cliff) of Tolar, Cody Ivy (and wife, Caitlan) of Vernon, Cory Ivy of
Haskell, Josh Tidwell of Abilene, Brad Tidwell (and wife, Leah) of Arkansas, Scott McNea
(and wife, Lisa) of San Antonio, and Shane McNea of California; and 14 great grandchildren.
The family will be at 907 N. 3rd East in Haskell.
Viviana Almanza Vega
McCOY FUNERAL HOME
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
SWEETWATER -- Viviana Almanza Vega, age 60, passed away on Friday, November 24,
2006 in Waco, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at the McCoy
Funeral Home Chapel of Memories at 401 E. Third Street in Sweetwater. Pastor Jerry Jordan
will officiate. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sweetwater.
Viviana was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on May 23, 1946. She married Daniel Vega in
1962 in Aspermont, Texas.
She was a member of Faith Temple Church and attended Wesleyan College in Fort Worth,
Texas; she was a homemaker and has lived in Sweetwater since 1978. An Ordained
Minister, regarded as a prophetess among her peers, Mrs. Vega's ministry reached globally
as she touched the lives of thousands world wide. Her expressed wish was that every
believer would find their place in the body of Christ and usher the Kingdom of God. Her
herald was that the saints would labor the harvest.
She is survived by: her husband, Pastor Daniel Vega of Sweetwater, Texas; three
daughters, Cheryl Turner and husband, Jay of Lacy Lakeview, Texas, Dora Barnes and
husband, Steve of Abilene, Texas and Evelyn Walker and husband, David of Abilene, Texas;
two sons, Daniel Vega, III of Abilene, Texas and David Vega and wife, Sonia of Sweetwater,
Texas; sister, Angie Perez of Sweetwater, Texas; two brothers, Joe Almanza of Sweetwater,
Texas and Robert Almanza of Rotan, Texas; a half sister, Carolina Almanza of Rotan, Texas;
two half brothers, Gil Almanza, Jr., of Snyder, Texas and David Almanza of Rotan, Texas;
nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be David Walker, Jay Turner, Steve Barnes, Joshua Flake, Stephen Martinez,
and Anthony Martinez.
McCOY FUNERAL HOME, 401 EAST THIRD STREET, SWEETWATER, TEXAS, 325-235-8666
Troy Webb
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
The Lord called Troy Webb home early Monday morning, November 27,
2006, in Abilene, Texas. Services will be Wednesday, 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church
Chapel, under the direction of North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St. Family will receive
friends Tuesday from 6:00-7:30 PM at North's Memorial Chapel.
Troy was born February 26, 1922, to Marvin and Annie Webb, near Roaring Springs, Texas.
He served three years in World War II in the Army Air Force. He was stationed in the
Philippines and surrounding areas.
Returning from the service, he married Pansy Mills, March 26, 1946, in Weatherford, Texas.
His cousin who was a cadet nurse with Pansy in Fort Worth introduced them.
Troy owned Webb's Furniture and Upholstering for over 50 years, retiring at age 80. He first
upholstered in Fort Worth, then Crosbyton, Texas. He moved with his family to Abilene in
1962. Troy and Pansy belonged to The First Baptist Church of Abilene for almost 45 years,
where Troy was a deacon. Troy enjoyed gospel and country music and a good clean joke.
He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. He will be missed on this earth, as he
celebrates his new life in Heaven.
Survivors include his wife, Pansy; three children: Pansette and husband Ben Sitz of Farmers
Branch; Troylene and husband John Stewart of Abilene; Bruce and wife Elaine Webb of
Broken Arrow, OK, who have three children: Derek, Tasha, and Brittany; two sisters:
Dorothy Watson of Cisco and Marjorie Morgan of Ft. Stockton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one older brother, Frank Webb.
Online condolences may be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com
Death Notices 11.28.06 November 28, 2006
James Andrew Brooks
James Andrew Brooks, 73, of Haskell, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. No services are
scheduled. Arrangements are being made by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Mildred Carter
Mildred Carter, 87, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at the
Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap
Road.
Ruby Josephine Gilstrap
RANGER - Ruby Josephine Gilstrap, 90, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Memorial 10 a.m.
Saturday at Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness. Burial will be Thursday in Evergreen Cemetery
under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.
James Graham
SWEETWATER - James Graham, 66, formerly of Loraine, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006.
Services are 2 p.m. today in the First Baptist Church in Loraine. Burial will follow in the
Loraine Cemetery with full military honors under the direction of Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Patrick Ryan Marquez
Patrick Ryan Marquez, 15, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Mass is 10 a.m. Thursday at St.
Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. Prayer Service is 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Hamil Family
Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Rosemary Rucker Martin
STEPHENVILLE - Rosemary Rucker Martin, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Graveside service
will be held at New Friendship Cemetery near Bauxite, Ark., at a later date.
Betty Joy Lewis McCoy
GOLDTHWAITE - Betty Joy Lewis McCoy, 73, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Services are 10
a.m. Wednesday at the Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the San Saba
City Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Dorothy Louise Murphy
BROWNWOOD - Dorothy Louise Murphy, 75, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006. Memorial services
are pending with Heartland Funeral and Cremation services of Early.
Lucia Quirino
BROWNWOOD - Lucia Quirino, 68, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Sweetwater with burial in
the Sweetwater Cemetery directed by Cate-Spencer and Trent Funeral Home. A Rosary will
be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 403 Locust, Sweetwater.
Gregoria Rangel
STAMFORD - Gregoria Rangel, 80, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Funeral Mass is 10 a.m.
Thursday at the St. Ann's Catholic Church with burial following in the Highland Memorial
Cemetery. Rosary services are 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel
Eloise 'Patsy' Rose
ALBANY - Eloise ''Patsy'' Rose, 80, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006. Services are pending with
Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home of Albany.
Betty Jean Rumsey
Betty Jean Rumsey, 80, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at the
Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Highway 277 South. Burial will follow in Elmwood
Memorial Park.
Sallie Burson Sparks
EARLY - Sallie Burson Sparks, 68, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006. Services are 1 p.m.
Wednesday in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Eastlawn
Cemetery.
Ruby Stoup Watters
COLEMAN - Ruby Stoup Watters, 93, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Coleman
Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Obits for Wednesday November 29, 2006
Charlotte Alice Coleman Castleberry
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Charlotte Alice Coleman
Castleberry, 42, of Martindale, Texas, died Friday, November 24, 2006, at a medical center
in Brownwood, Texas.
Charlotte was born November 23, 1964 to Gary (McCall) and William T. Coleman in Abilene,
Texas. She attended St. John's Episcopal School and graduated from Cooper High School.
Charlotte attended McMurry University and graduated from Texas Tech University in 1996
with a degree in Corporate Management. She met Jeffery L. Castleberry at the Abilene
Community Theatre in 1988. They were married on September 8, 2001. Charlotte was
employed by the Abilene Community Theatre as an administrative assistant. She was a
member of the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal; a supporter of the arts and theatre;
and a member of the Texas Tech Alumni Association. After moving to the San Marcos area
in 2002, Charlotte became involved in supporting the arts in the Austin area.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
Survivors include her husband, Jeffery L. Castleberry, of Martindale, Texas; a step-son,
Anthony Lynn of San Marcos, Texas; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 30, at the Church of the Heavenly Rest,
Episcopal with the Reverends J. Scott Mayer and Mary E. Glover officiating. Inurnment will
follow in the columbarium at the church. Arrangements are being made by Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, Abilene Chapter, P.O. Box
214, Abilene, Texas 79604.
Patrick Ryan Marquez
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Patrick Ryan Marquez, 15, died Sunday, November 26, 2006 in
Abilene. There will be a Prayer
Service at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap
Road. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic
Church, with Father Terry Brenon officiating.
March 25, 1991, Patrick was born to Rosella (Ruiz) and Vincent Marquez in Abilene, Texas.
He lived in Abilene all of his life. Patrick was a freshman student at Abilene High School. He
enjoyed weight training and played paintball.
Patrick was preceded in death by one uncle, John Arthur
Marquez.
He is survived by his mother, Rosella Marquez and her
fiancé, Eric Gonzalez of Abilene; his father, Vincent Marquez, Sr. of Abilene; his brother,
Vincent Marquez II and his wife
Tracy of San Diego; his nephew and nieces, Noah, Jahlissah, Alexah Marquez of San Diego;
his sister Ashlin Marquez of
Abilene; maternal grandparents, Raul and Matilde Ruiz;
paternal grandparents, Alfred and Emilia Marquez; aunts and uncles, Melinda and Larry
Bartts of Abilene, Ester Pallarez of El Paso, Vance and Elva Marquez of Austin, Virginia
Salsbury of Waco, Joe and Karen Marquez of Corpus Christi, Anita and Frank Bartek of
Brownwood, Liz and Ken Sharp of Waco; his great-aunt Gloria Garcia of Abilene, and
numerous cousins who love him and will miss him greatly.
Patrick is finally at peace and living in the arms of our Lord,
Jesus Christ. Our thanks goes out to all those who have
supported and loved Patrick throughout the years. He had
wonderful memories of his friends, family, and teachers and we will cherish everyone's love,
thoughts and prayers forever.
Online condolences may be sent:
www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com
Eloise "Patsy" Dye Rose
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
ALBANY -- Eloise "Patsy" Dye Rose, 80, of Albany died Monday,
November 27, 2006 in an Albany Nursing Home.
She was born February 16, 1926 in Breckenridge, Texas. She married John
Latham Rose October 25, 1947 in Albany. She was a member of the First United Methodist
Church, a homemaker and was active with the Albany Fandangle and community
affairs.
Services are 10 am Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church.
Reverend Jerry Krueger will be officiating. Burial will be held in the Albany Cemetery,
directed by Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home. Survivors are husband, John L. Rose of Albany;
two
daughters, Elizabeth "Betsy" Senter and husband, Chuck of Fort Worth, Matilda "Tee" Wilson
and husband, Dan of Dallas; four grandchildren, Cecil Wilson of Plano, Marc Wilson of
Aurora, Illinois, Latham Staples of Dallas, and Meredith Staples of Ft. Worth.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Fort Griffin Fandangle Assoc. P.O. Box 155
Albany, Texas 76430.
GODFREY - NEESE FUNERAL HOME
ALBANY, TEXAS
325-762-2211
Athello "Buzz" Taggart
Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
ROTAN -- Athello "Buzz" Taggart, 94, died Tuesday November 28, 2006 at Rotan Healthcare
Center. Services will be 4:00 p.m. Wednesday November 29 at the First Baptist Church in
Rotan with burial to follow at Belvieu Cemetery directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.
Born September 16, 1912 in Marlow, OK ?Buzz? was a son of the late Joe and Edna (Beach)
Taggart. He served his
country as a cook in the Army in Iwo Jima. Buzz used his talent for cooking working in many
of the restaurants in Rotan where he was a lifelong resident. He married Vera Fern (Nolan)
in Roby in 1947. Buzz also farmed for many years and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing,
card games and playing dominoes. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rotan.
Buzz is preceded in death by his wife, parents and one brother (Ted Taggart).
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law Luther and
Genelle Summers; two grandchildren and their spouses, Neal and his wife Kathy Summers
of Greenwood and Lisa and her husband Steve Wester of Wichita Falls; four greatgrandchildren, Tanner Wester, Seth Summers, Caitlin Wester and Coltin Wester and one
great-great-grandchild Summer Wester.
Death Notices 11.29.06 November 29, 2006
David Andrews
David Andrews, 46, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Abilene
State School Chapel directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. Burial will be in
Abilene State School Cemetery.
Mrs. Glen Berry
COLEMAN - Mrs. Glen Berry, 90, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Graveside services are 4
p.m. Friday at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion, under the direction of Stevens Funeral
Home. Visitation is 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Ruby Josephine Gilstrap
RANGER - Ruby Josephine Gilstrap, 90, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2006. Memorial
Remembrance is Friday at Kingdom Hall at 2 p.m. Burial will be Thursday in Evergreen
Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger. Visitation will be today
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
W. T. 'Tuffy' Hamon
COLEMAN - W. T. ''Tuffy'' Hamon, 88, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006. Services are 2 p.m.
Saturday in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Glen Cove Cemetery.
Frances Belle King
ROSCOE - Frances Belle King, 103, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Services are pending with
McCoy Funeral Home of Sweetwater.
Levena Jo McCoy
SWEETWATER - Levena Jo McCoy, 80, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Friday at the First Baptist Church with burial in the Roby Cemetery directed by McCoy
Funeral Home. Visitation is 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Linda Gomez Pierce
HAWLEY - Linda Gomez Pierce, 46, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Graveside services are 2
p.m. Friday at the Hawley Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of Clyde.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Pauline Powers
COLEMAN - Pauline Powers, 93, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006. Services are 11 a.m. today at
the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Coleman Cemetery.
Gregoria Rangel
STAMFORD - Gregoria Rangel, 80, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Mass is 10 a.m. Thursday at
St. Ann's Catholic Church with burial in Highland Memorial Cemetery in Stamford. Rosary is
6 p.m. today at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel.
Dolores Segura
STAMFORD - Dolores Segura, 92, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Graveside services are 2
p.m. today at New Hope Cemetery, directed by Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home.
Zona Lee Perry Shank
GOLDTHWAITE - Zona Lee Perry Shank, 82, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Services are 2
p.m. Thursday at the Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Goldthwaite
Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Delores 'Joyce' Taylor
CISCO - Delores ''Joyce'' Taylor, 71, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Services are pending
with Summers-Chambers Funeral Home.
Laura Ethel Howard Alvis Tidwell
Haskell - Laura Ethel Howard Alvis Tidwell, 96, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006. Services are
1:30 p.m. Friday at Eastside Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Willow Cemetery under the
direction of Holden-McCauley Funeral Home, Haskell.
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Former state senator Dickson dies November 30, 2006
Former state Sen. R. Temple Dickson III, a Nolan County rancher and lawyer, died
Thursday.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 69 Ranch, 12110 FM 608,
Maryneal.
McCoy Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
The family requests donations be made to the Temple Dickson Scholarship for Recovering
Alcoholics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas 79409-1160; Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682
Hickory, Abilene, Texas 79604; or the Nolan County-City Library, 206 Elm Street,
Sweetwater Texas 79556. McCoy Funeral Home, 877-710-3946.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy: daughter Allison Baker and husband Steve, and their
children Temple, Treeman, Cole ,and Katherine of Austin; daughter Angie Dickson and her
children Andrew and Taylor Madison of Colleyville; daughter Priscilla Primavera and husband
Paul, and their children Chris, Joe and Mia of the Woodlands: and daughter Maria Parigi and
husband Frank, and their children Isabel, Ana, Nick and Anthony of Lexington, Kentucky;
and his uncles Charlie Heard of Midland, and Robert Murri of Salisbury, Connecticut, cousins
Carl Andersen and wife Linda of Lubbock, Sydney Gay Heard of Midland, Joe Dickson of
Seymour, Dickson Kehl of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sally Tenny of Rockwall and Judy
Abbott of Dallas.
Serving as pallbearers will be Temple’s sons-in-laws and grandchildren.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Don Aiken, Ed Aiken, David Burrows, Paul Dent, Joe
Dickson, David Hall, Lance Hall, Michael Hall, John Hart, Rex George, Margarito Gonzales,
Ronnie Gurley, Manuel Luna, Weldon Kirk, Austin McCloud, Luther Martin, Joe Maddox,
Kenny Maxwell, Aubrey Roberts, Mondel Rogers, Jim Rose, Ruff Ruffin, Ted Sellers, Pete
Sheridan, Frank Stovall, Les Wootan and Greg Wortham.
EDITOR'S CORRECTION NOTE: R. Temple Dickson III died on Thursday, Nov. 29.
This online version of the story originally reported the death as occurring today. The
correction has been made above.
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Brownwood High grad killed in Iraq
Marine who was killed in combat was to have returned to U.S. in January
By Celinda Emison / [email protected]
November 29, 2006
A Brownwood High School graduate was killed Saturday during combat operations at Al
Anbar province in Iraq, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.
Cpl. Michael Craig Ledsome, 24, of Austin, known as Craig to friends and family, would have
turned 25 this coming Monday and planned to return to the United States in January. He
and his wife, Megan, have a young son, Caelub.
His mother, Tammy Eoff, said Tuesday that she feared the worst when two uniformed
Marine officers knocked on her door in Early at 9 p.m. Saturday.
Eoff, and Michael Ledsome, the soldier's father, both politely declined further comment
Tuesday, saying the family needed time to mourn the loss.
''We just need to be with each other right now,'' Michael Ledsome said.
Craig Ledsome joined the military with his younger brother, Brad Ledsome, 21. The two
went to boot camp and graduated together, The Associated Press reported. Brad Ledsome a
corporal stationed in Okinawa, Japan, was in Early on Tuesday.
On his Web site on MySpace.com, Craig Ledsome listed his brother and his wife as his
heroes. He also wrote that he is ''blessed with a beautiful family x85 I love my life and
would not change anything in it for the world!''
Craig Ledsome was one of two Marines who died Saturday in Al Anbar, the military said. The
other was Lance Cpl. Jeromy D. West, 20, of Aguanga, Calif.
Ledsome is the 13th man with Big Country ties, and the third from Brown County, to die in
the war on terror in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Ledsome was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C., the Pentagon said. He was deployed to
Iraq four months ago.
Ledsome hadn't mentioned his thoughts of joining the military before he told his family
during a Christmas visit of his plan to enlist two years ago, his stepfather, Kevin Eoff, told
The Associated Press.
Ledsome, was a 2000 graduate of Brownwood High School and played on the golf team.
After graduation, he moved to Austin, where he ran a pro shop at a golf course there.
He was the son of Tammy and Kevin Eoff of Early and Michael and Shawna Ledsome of
Weatherford.
Besides his wife, son, brother and parents, Ledsome is survived by his maternal
grandparents, Richard and Joan Smith of Early, and his paternal grandparents, Keith and
Joanne Ledsome of Lake Brownwood.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Davis-Morris Funeral Home in Brownwood.
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Former state senator, his mother-in-law die in house fire
By Elizabeth White / Associated Press
November 25, 2006
SAN ANTONIO - A former state lawmaker died in a fire along with his mother-in-law Friday,
after his house went up in flames following a holiday celebration that officials said included a
large display of candles.
Former Democratic state Sen. Frank Madla and his mother-in-law, Mary Cruz, died in the
early morning blaze, family spokeswoman Toni Barcellona said.
Madla's wife and granddaughter were in stable condition at University Hospital's intensive
care unit, a hospital staff member said.
Assistant Fire Chief Randy Jenkins said Madla was burned beyond recognition while trying to
get past a window air conditioning unit in a second-floor bedroom.
Firefighters pulled Cruz, Helen Madla, and the Madlas' 5-year-old granddaughter, Aleena,
from the burning house and resuscitated them. Cruz died later at Brooke Army Medical
Center, hospital officials said.
Jenkins said the fire appears to have started accidentally, but investigators hadn't
determined a cause.
''They had a lot of candles - many, many, many, many candles,'' Fire Department arson
Capt. Art Villarreal said in Friday's online edition of the San Antonio Express-News. The
candles apparently were part of a holiday party display that took the family an hour to
extinguish.
Madla, 69, resigned in May after losing to state Rep. Carlos Uresti in the March Democratic
primary.
A graduate of Saint Mary's University, Madla was a junior high school teacher before he was
elected to the Legislature. He served 20 years in the Texas House and another 13 in the
Senate.
He represented the state's largest district, which stretches from El Paso to San Antonio and
includes two-thirds of the Texas-Mexico border.
During last year's legislative session, he served as chairman of the intergovernmental
relations committee and sat on the finance, natural resources and state affairs committees.
Gov. Rick Perry said Madla was a ''dear friend'' who mentored him when he joined the
Legislature.
''He had a heart of gold and was a true Texas patriot,'' Perry said in a statement.
Among the more than 100 House bills and 570 Senate bills he got passed was legislation
that helped bring a new Toyota plant to San Antonio. The first San Antonio-made truck
rolled off the line earlier this month.
Madla also worked for nearly a decade to establish a Texas A&M University campus in south
San Antonio. In 2003, the Legislature passed a bill he wrote that authorized the campus'
creation.
During this spring's special legislative session he persuaded his colleagues to approve $40
million in tuition revenue bonds for development of the new campus. The school is set to
open in 2009.
''To know Frank, was to know goodness,'' said state Sen. Eddie Lucio, a Democrat from
Brownsville who attended Mass with Madla every day when the Legislature was in session.
''Although he was always a good provider for his family, he never talked of riches or
successes. His priorities were to help others and to help others achieve their goals.''
As part of a decades-old tradition in the Senate, Madla was sworn in as ''Governor for a
Day'' in April. At a ceremony in his honor, Madla said lawmakers have to put party politics
aside to do what is best for Texans.
''When I walk into a classroom or a nursing home, I don't see children as Democrats or
Republicans, and I don't see senior citizens as Democrats or Republicans,'' he said. ''They
are children and senior citizens, and the needs that they have are not Democratic needs or
Republican needs, they are just needs.''
Madla angered Democratic lawmakers and activists by siding with Senate Republicans on
some controversial issues, such as school finance reform and cuts to the Children's Health
Insurance Program. Uresti, his primary opponent, seized on those votes, saying he was too
cozy with the GOP.
The ex-senator also was criticized for some lavish campaign expenses. An Express-News
investigation found he'd spent $1.6 million in campaign funds since 2002 on such things as
liquor, pricey meals and high-end furniture for his Austin apartment.
In addition to his wife and granddaughter, Madla is survived by his son, Frank III, and his
daughter, Marci.
COPY EDITED BY: BEVERLY BUTMAN; HEADLINE BY: ASSOCIATED PRESS
Obits for Thursday November 30, 2006
Mildred Bennett Haws Carter
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Promoted to Glory
"Almighty, God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never-failing care and love, for this
life and the life to come, knowing that thou art doing for them better things than we can
desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." BCP
God picked the prettiest flower Saturday, November 25, 2006 in
Abilene, Texas. Mildred Carter, Millie to all who knew her, was born March 11, 1919 in North
Coventry Township, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of the late Llewellyn W. and Elsie
(Reppert) Haws. Millie married the late Lew L. Carter, Sr. in 1943 and lived in Abilene
during WWII returning to Abilene in 1962. She worked for several years
managing the coffee shops at Hendrick Hospital, Montgomery Ward and the SUB at McMurry
College.
Her parents, her husband, Lew Sr. and her brother Ernest Haws preceded Millie in death.
She is survived by her sister June Jones of Limerick, Pennsylvania, her son, Lew Carter, Jr.,
of Abilene, and her three daughters Dr. Gail C. Frank of Los
Alamitos, California, Susan Bartlett (Bob) of Abilene and
Debbie Saldarriaga of Austin. "Mil Mil" has nine loving
grandchildren: Stephen Frank and wife Heidi, Gregory Frank and wife Adrianna; Rebecca,
Sarah, Kathryn, Tommy and
Christopher Bartlett; and Dustin and Jason Saldarriaga. "Mil Mil" never missed and
thoroughly enjoyed every opportunity to see her grandchildren perform.
She will be ever present and have the best seat always.
Forever in our hearts.
Services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2006 at the Church of the Heavenly Rest,
Episcopal, 602 Meander St.,
Abilene with the Rev. J. Scott Mayer and the Rev. Mary Glover officiating. Internment will be
at Elmwood Memorial Park
Mausoleum. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday,
November 30, 2006 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene.
The family has asked that those who wish to make a
donation be made in her name to the Choir Fund of the Church of the Heavenly Rest,
Episcopal. Condolences may be sent
online to www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com
The family wishes to thank the medical and nursing staff of Hendrick Medical Center whose
care was superb, and
especially Dr. Jack Bargainer, her "best" friend.
Millie had a great sense of humor and loved a good joke. Her favorite exit line being?
"?See you in the funny papers."
Charles Knight
Thursday, November 30, 2006
GORDON -- Charles Knight, 60, of Gordon passed away on Wednesday November 29, 2006
at Stephenville, Texas.
Graveside services will be 2 pm Friday December 1, 2006 in the Old Gordon Cemetery
under the direction of Edwards
Funeral Home in Strawn, Texas. The family will receive friends following the graveside at
the Fellowship Hall in the First
Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, November
30, 2006 from 5 to 7 pm.
Charles was born on December 11, 1945 in Mineral Wells, Texas to Melvin and Charlotte
(Roberson) Knight. He grew up in Gordon and was a graduate of Gordon High School.
Charles married Joy Kitchens on December 13, 1969 in Strawn, Texas. He was a member of
the Gordon Masonic Lodge AF & AM # 634 and a member of the First Baptist Church in
Gordon. Charles coached baseball from little league to pony league
during the years his son Kynn played. He worked as a contract pumper for many years and
ranched cattle also. He will be missed in the community.
He really enjoyed his grandson; his wife, Joy Knight of
Gordon; a daughter, Kay Lynn Luckstead and husband, Eric of Benbrook, TX; a son, Kynn
Alan Knight of Houston, TX; his grandson, Grant Luckstead; and his mother-in-law, Mary K.
Kitchens of Strawn, TX.
EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME
STRAWN, TEXAS
254-672-5231
Christena Ruth Livingston
Kimbrough Funeral Home
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Christena Ruth Livingston, a life long resident of the Cisco, Texas area passed away
Monday, November 27, 2006, in Brighton, Colorado,
surrounded by her loving family. She was eighty-five.
Ruth was born on Christmas Day, 1920, and was named Christena Ruth Brown in honor of
the special
occasion. Growing up near Scranton, she was quite the tomboy and was nicknamed Billie
Ruth. Her athletic skills, beauty, and sweetness caught the attention of a local boy, Charlie
Livingston, and they were married in 1939. They continued their union for almost 67 years,
until his death in September of 2005.
After living in the Mitchell community and Carbon for a few years, they moved to their small
farm south of Cisco where they shared so many happy memories and raised their two sons,
Coy and Stan.
Ruth was always active in community and church activities. She tended to liven up the
occasions with her piano playing, singing, lively conversation, and delicious homemade pies,
cakes, fried chicken, banana pudding, and peach cobbler. She made many lasting, loving,
friends throughout her life and
always felt so blessed with such wonderful people surrounding and supporting her.
Ruth devoted much of her life to the Church and living a life that reflected those beliefs. She
would want everyone to know that she always found comfort and fulfillment in God's grace-even in death, through eternal life-and that you can have that same peace and contentment
in your life. God bless you all.
Survivors include two sons, Coy (Sharon) and Stan (Paula); five grandchildren, Cheryl (Ron)
Hart, Kenneth (Helen), Phillip (Samantha), Jason, and Austin; six great grandchildren,
Amanda, Shelby, Morgan, Brigitt, Luke, and Hope; one great-great grandchild, J. J., all of
Colorado; and many nieces,
nephews, other special relatives, and lifelong friends.
Services will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 2, in the
Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Reverend Benny Hagan and Reverend Baylis
Pope. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm
Friday at the funeral home.
Levena Jo McCoy
McCoy Funeral Home
Thursday, November 30, 2006
SWEETWATER - Levena Jo McCoy, 80, died Monday, November 27, 2006 in
Abilene. She was born August 30, 1926 in Fisher County, Texas. She was a
graduate of Roby High School in 1943 and moved to Sweetwater in 1959. She was a
consummate
musician and played for many service clubs, churches, the Municipal Band, The Downtown
Men's Bible Class. She was past Choir Director for First Christian Church, member of First
Baptist Church, and a member of the Abilene Quilter's Guild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and
Jeffie Barnes.
Survivors are two daughters, Debbie Perry of Abilene and Cindy Haynes of Lockhart; two
sisters, Bonnie Walters and
husband, Tom of Sweetwater, and Jan Ramsey and husband, Paul of Memphis; three
granddaughters, Cristy Haynes of
Austin, Cary Haynes of College Station, and Lindsay Perry of Abilene; one grandson, Mike
Perry and wife, Lindsay of Abilene; one great-granddaughter, one great-grandson; five
nieces, six great-nephews, seven great-nieces, and one great-great-niece.
Services are 10 am Friday, December 1, 2006 at the First Baptist Church with burial in Roby
Cemetery, directed by McCoy Funeral Home. Dr. Harvey Tingle and Reverend Malcolm
Brown will be officiating. Pallbearers are Vershel Smith, Wilton Hayes, Bobby Alderson,
Shane Smith, Scott Whittenburg, and Mike Perry.
Memorials may be made to Ben Richey Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 6839, Abilene, Texas 79608.
McCOY FUNERAL HOME
401 EAST THIRD STREET
SWEETWATER, TEXAS
325-235-866
Shirley Ann (Bridges) Montgomery
Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home
Thursday, November 30, 2006
ROTAN - Shirley Ann (Bridges) Montgomery, 70, died
Sunday November 26, 2006 at Grapevine. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday
December 1, 2006 at Weathersbee-Ray Chapel in Rotan with Ted Posey officiating.
Inurnment will be at Belvieu Cemetery under the direction of Weathersbee-Ray Funeral
Home.
Born November 22, 1936 in Rotan, Shirley was the daughter of the late L.D. and Angie
(Shirley) Bridges. She graduated from Texas Tech University and later received her
master?s
degree in education from North Texas State University. She married Tom Montgomery in
May of 1960 at Rotan. Shirley taught at elementary schools in west Texas until the late
seventies then worked as office manager at her husband?s
veterinary clinic.
Later, Shirley became interested in real estate and received her real estate and broker?s
license. They lived in Louisville, KY from 1983 to 1987 and then moved back to Rotan,
where she taught school at Hobbs and the prison at Snyder until
retirement. Shirley loved working in her yard and flower beds and also enjoyed reading.
Shirley was the rock of the family and was always willing to help anybody in need.
She is preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard Montgomery of Lexington, KY
and William and Annie
Montgomery of Flagstaff (William is currently in Iraq); a
daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Dean Fittz of Grapevine; a brother, Dee Bridges of Roby;
and four grandchildren, Ally,
Gracie, Savanna and Sydney Montgomery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Community
Hospice of Texas; 6100 Western Place, Suite 500, Fort Worth, TX 76101.
Linda Kay Gomez Pierce
Thursday, November 30, 2006
HAWLEY -- Linda Kay Gomez Pierce, 46 of Hawley, died Tuesday at a Dallas hospital.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Hawley Cemetery with Rev. Keith
Clifton officiating under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
Linda was born April 15, 1960 in Baird, Texas to Troy and Barbara (Pitts) Lambert. She was
a graduate of Clyde High School. She married Justin Pierce in Clyde on May 21, 1999. She
was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include her husband, Justin of Hawley, a son,
Justin Slade Pierce of Hawley; her mother, Barbara Lambert of Clyde; her father-in-law,
Hammons Pierce and wife Linda Ruth Pierce of Hawley and her mother-in-law, Beth Pierce
of Irving.
She was preceded in death by her father and a daughter, Brooklyn Jayce Pierce.
Visitation will be from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
BAILEY FUNERAL HOME
CLYDE, TEXAS
325-893-4255
Gregoria Rangel
Tankersley Funeral Home
Thursday, November 30, 2006
STAMFORD -- Gregoria Rangel, 80, of Stamford, passed away on Sunday
November 26, 2006 at an Abilene Hospital. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at the St. Ann's Catholic Church in Stamford with Father George
Roney officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Gregoria was born May 25, 1926 in Stamford to Natividad and Petronila Casaz. She was a
lifetime resident of the area. She worked for the Stamford Memorial Hospital for over 25
years and was a member of the St. Ann's Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Albino Rangel of Stamford, four sons, Lupe Rangel and
wife, Bessie of Stamford, Frank Rangel and wife, Rosa of Romeoville, Illinois, Victor Rangel
of Stamford, and Louis Rangel and wife, Aurora of Abilene, three daughters, Martha Ruiz
and husband, Victor of Stamford, Soila Rangel of Stamford, and Francine Kamman, and
husband Alvin of Houston, one sister, Noberta Rios of Chicago, Illinois,
thirteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great- great-grandchildren.
Ilene Redder
McCauley-Smith Funeral Home
Thursday, November 30, 2006
MUNDAY -- Ilene Redder, 71, of Munday, Texas passed away Tuesday in a Wichita Falls
hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday in Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in
Rhineland, Texas under the direction of McCauley-Smith
Funeral Home of Munday, Texas. Officiating will be her brother, Father David Bellinghausen
and Father Leo Schloemer. Rosary will be held 7:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Redder was born October 23, 1935 in Knox County, Texas and was a lifelong resident
of Knox County. She married Louis (Bud) Redder Jan 10, 1959 in Rhineland. She was a
member of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Rhineland and the Christian Mother's
Society. Ilene was employed by the First National Bank in Munday for thirty-three years
retiring as Vice-President in 2002.
Survivors are her husband, Louis (Bud) Redder; one
daughter, Diana (Mrs. Robert) Dorough of Fort Worth, Texas; one son, Randal Redder of
Hico, Texas; two sisters, Catherine Pavlicek of Colleyville, Texas and Phyllis Barker of Fort
Worth; four brothers: Urban (UJ) Bellinghausen of Munday, Alvin
Bellinghausen of Amarillo, Texas, Charles Bellinghausen of Fort Worth, and Father David
Bellinghausen of Subiaco, Arkansas; and four grandchildren.
McCAULEY - SMITH FUNERAL HOME
MUNDAY, TEXAS
940-422-4242
Pauline Robertson
Wright Funeral Home
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Retired M/Sgt. Pauline Robertson, 51, died Monday at
Abilene Regional Hospital.
She is survived by a husband, Robert Peterson; three sons, Robert Peterson, Jr., Paul
Peterson, and Aaron Peterson; and a father, William Steed.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 9th at New Hope Granville Baptist
Church in Oxford, NC.
Wright Funeral Home
Oxford, North Carolina
919-693-8870
Betty Jean Rumsey
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Betty Jean Rumsey, 80, wonderful mother and grandmother, died
Saturday, November 25, 2006 in Ft. Worth. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on
Friday, December 1st at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 HWY 277 South with
burial
following in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Rumsey was born on October 20, 1926 in Amarillo the daughter of Hazel Sims Williams
and Clifford Williams. She married Robert G.
Rumsey in 1962 and he preceded her in death in 1993. She had lived in Ft. Worth most of
her life and spent 10 years in
Abilene from 1989 to 1999. She was a homemaker, an avid fan of the Dallas Mavericks and
enjoyed watching TV with her most recent favorite shows being American Idol and Deal or
No Deal.
Survivors include her children, Joy Hall and husband Robert of Arlington, Malcolm Bell and
wife Cheryl of Keller, Kathy Click and husband David of Abilene; 7 grandchildren, Gary
Aggas, Terri Davis, Cori Johnson, Shawn Bell, Robby Bell, Lauren Click and Charli Della
Valle; 5 great grandchildren, Taylin, Justin, Hunter, Bailey and Emma; and her Sheltie,
Nicholas whom she adored.
Laura Ethel Howard Alvis Tidwell
Thursday, November 30, 2006
HASKELL -- Laura Ethel Howard
Alvis Tidwell, 96, died Monday,
November 27, 2006 at Haskell
Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held, 1:30 pm, Friday,
December 1, 2006 at Eastside
Baptist Church with Reverend Danny Manross and grandson, Pastor Berry Alvis officiating.
Burial will follow in
Willow Cemetery, under the direction of Holden-McCauley Funeral Home, Haskell, Texas.
Laura Ethel was born March 24, 1910 in the Paint Creek Community, the daughter of the
late Marion Bunyan Howard and Janie Bray Howard. On December 24, 1925 she married
Rice G. Alvis, who preceded her in death, and she later married Robert E. Tidwell on
January 3, 1973. She was a devout
Christian, a Southern Baptist, and a member of East Side
Baptist Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star for 50 years. Pallbearers will be the
grandsons and great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Rice
G. Alvis on December 24, 1925, Robert E. Tidwell on January 3, 1973; brothers; one son,
Howard Taylor Alvis; and one granddaughter, Mary Caroline Strahan.
Survivors include son, Rice Gambrell Alvis Jr. and wife, Lena of Haltom City; daughter, Ruth
Mock and Coolie Reynolds of Cocoa, Florida; daughter, Cecelia Ann Patton and husband, Phil
of Montgomery, Texas; son, Dr. Thomas Alvis and wife, Geneva of Lubbock,Texas; stepson,
Bobby Tidwell and wife, Lena of Haskell, Texas; stepdaughters, Geral Darden and husband,
Glen of Haskell, Texas, and Shirl Burchard and husband, Jerry of
Childress, Texas. She had numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren whom she loved dearly and prayed for all her life.
Death Notices 11.30.06 November 30, 2006
Glen Berry
COLEMAN - Glen Berry, 90, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Graveside services are 4 p.m.
Friday at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion. Visitation is today from 7 to 8 p.m. Services
are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Lionel Burr Brewer
BALLINGER - Lionel B. ''Tiny'' Brewer, 73, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006. Services are 1
p.m. Friday at Seventh Street Baptist Church, under the direction of Lange Funeral Home.
Joe E. Currin
CISCO - Joe E. Currin, 59, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. Services are 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday
at the Summers-Chambers Funeral Home.
Annie Mae Davis
Annie Mae Davis, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006. Services are pending with Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Zelma Daniell
ALBANY - Zelma Daniell, 88, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006. Services are pending with
Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home.
Lois (Barbee) Derden
JAYTON - Lois (Barbee) Derden, 83, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. today
at Jayton Church of Christ, under the direction of Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home in Rotan.
Mary Frances Stoker Eaton
BRECKENRIDGE - Mary Frances Stoker Eaton, 90, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Stoker Cemetery directed by Melton-Kitchens Funeral
Home.
Benito Escobedo
BRECKENRIDGE - Benito Escobedo, 67, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006. Funeral mass is 4
p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery
under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Rosary will be today from 7 to 8 p.m. at Morehart
Mortuary.
Johnnie T. Farris
Johnnie T. Farris, 78, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006. Arrangements are pending with
Abilene Funeral Home.
Fred 'Howard' Johnson
Fred ''Howard'' Johnson, 91, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Graveside services are 12 p.m.
Saturday at Cedar Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home,
1443 N. 2nd St. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Frances Belle King
SWEETWATER - Frances Belle King, 103, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Graveside services
are 2 p.m. Saturday at Roscoe Cemetery directed by McCoy Funeral Home.
Cpl. Craig Ledsome
BROWNWOOD - Cpl. Craig Ledsome, 24, of Austin, formerly of Brownwood, died Nov. 25,
2006, while serving in Iraq. Services are pending with Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Jackie Lynn Lord
CLYDE - Jackie Lynn Lord, 66, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006. Services are pending with
Bailey Funeral Home.
Leta D. Mercer
Leta D. Mercer, 86, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006. Services are pending with Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Janis K. Pratt
GOLDTHWAITE - Janis K. Pratt, 68, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Saturday at Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel.
Truett William Roberts Jr.
Truett William Roberts Jr., 83, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday
at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, under the direction of North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange
St.
Delores 'Joyce' Taylor
CISCO - Delores ''Joyce'' Taylor, 71, died on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Services are 1 p.m.
Saturday at the Summers-Chambers Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Nimrod
Cemetery.
Billie Gross Walker
BIG SPRING - Billie Gross Walker, 77, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Services are 10 a.m.
Friday at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel, with burial to follow at the Salem
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements
under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
Brenda Webb
BRECKENRIDGE - Brenda Webb, 49, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. Services are 11 a.m.
Friday at Morehart Mortuary Chapel, directed by Morehart Mortuary.
Peggy Willis
COMANCHE - Peggy Willis, 96, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at
the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery.