December 2007 Nov –Dec Obits 2007 Charles Andrew "C.A." Verett

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Nov –Dec Obits 2007
December 2007
Obits for Saturday, December 01, 2007
Charles Andrew "C.A." Verett
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Abilene, Texas - Charles Andrew "C.A." Verett, of Abilene, died Thursday, November 29, 2007, at the age of 84. At the request of C.A.,
there will be no funeral or memorial service. His wish was to be cremated. Arrangements were handled by The Hamil Family Funeral
Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
C.A. was born November 21, 1923, in Ralls, Texas, to Charley and Maggie (Fenoglio) Verett. He graduated from Ralls High School in
1941. From 1943 to 1946, C.A. served in the Merchant Marines. He married Mildred "Millie" Snowden in Ralls on December 17, 1949.
C.A. was a farmer in Crosby County for 30 years. He served as an elder for many years at the Crosbyton Church of Christ.
In 1975, C.A. and Millie moved to Abilene. He was on the staff at Abilene Christian University for 16 ½ years. C.A. was a member of
Hillcrest Church of Christ. He was famous for making microwave peanut brittle for his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
C.A. is survived by his wife, Millie Verett of Abilene; two sons, Vic Verett and his wife, Charlotte of Abilene, Kendall Verett and his wife
Mara, of Phoenix, Arizona; one brother, Paul Verett and his wife Argie, of West Lafayette, Indiana; one sister, Jean Pepper, of Lubbock;
four grandchildren, Jennifer Headrick and her husband Nathan, Cara Phelps and her husband Warner, Amy Booker and her husband
Brandon, Michelle Schouteren and her husband Chris. He is also survived by two great-grandsons, Hagan and Delton, and two greatgranddaughters, Haley and Christa.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in honor of C.A. Verett to the Hillcrest L.A.F. Fund, 650 East Ambler
Avenue, Abilene, Texas 79601; Christian Village, 633 East North 19th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601; or to the donor's favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to:
www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com
Death Notices 12.01.07 Friday, November 30, 2007
Barbara Jean Abney
MERKEL -- Barbara Jean Abney, 64, died Thursday Nov. 29, 2007. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today in
Elmwood Memorial Park Garden of Remembrance, directed by Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Highway 277
South, Abilene.
Connye Ballard
BROWNWOOD -- Connye Ballard, 64, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday
in Eastlawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. today at Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Dora K. Cass
BROWNWOOD -- Dora K. Cass, 88, died Thursday, November 29, 2007. Services are pending with Schroder
Funeral Home in Silvis, Ill. Local arrangements were handled by Heartland Funeral Home of Early.
Elvin 'Buddy' Cross
GOLDTHWAITE -- Elvin "Buddy" Cross, 83, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday
at Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel in Amarillo, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, directed by
Davis-Morris Funeral Home of Brownwood. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Memorial Park Funeral Home
in Amarillo.
Polly Anna Holubec
RISING STAR -- Polly Anna Holubec, 64, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Services are 3:30 p.m. Sunday
with burial in Wolf Valley Cemetery. Visitation is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Heartland Funeral Home of Early.
Kathlene Marie Robbins
BROWNWOOD -- Kathlene Marie Robbins died Monday, November 26, 2007. Memorial services are 3 p.m.
today in The New Testament Church in Bangs, directed by Girdner Funeral Home of Abilene.
Mary (Tince) Thompson
GORMAN -- Mary (Tince) Thompson, 83, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at
Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Bernarda Valencia
BIG SPRING -- Bernarda Valencia, 75, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Services are 11 a.m. today at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Olive Memorial Park Cemetery. Vigil services are 7 p.m.
Friday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Rick J. Wren
MERKEL -- Rick J. Wren, 53, of Merkel, died Thursday, November 29, 2007. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Highwayy 277 South in Abilene. Burial will be in ElliottHamil Garden of Memories. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Obits for Sunday, December 02, 2007
Marcus Brooks
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Abilene, Texas - Marcus Brooks, 19, of Abilene, known by his close friends as "Superman" because of his strength, died Thursday,
November 29, 2007, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hillcrest Church of Christ officiated by the Reverend Andrew Penns. Interment will follow in
Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday at the funeral home.
Marcus was born on February 24, 1988, in Abilene, where he was reared and attended public schools. Marcus was a "former standout
Abilene High defensive lineman." He played football for the Abilene High School Eagles as a nose tackle. As a senior, he was a cocaptain on the football team, and was recipient of the Lineman of the Year Award. Marcus later played football for Cisco Junior College.
He also competed at state competitions for three consecutive years in power lifting. Some of his friends also called him "Darkness"
because of his affectionate personality.
Aside from being a great athlete, Marcus was a great person with a positive attitude, always pleasant and very respectful of anyone. He
was an angel sent.
Marcus was a member of New Light Baptist Church.
Survivors include his father, Bernard Brooks, and mother, Evelyn Diles Brooks, both of Abilene; maternal grandparents, Eloise Diles
and L. H. Diles, Sr. of Marlin, Texas; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Foster Brooks of Marlin, and Raymond Brooks and wife, Aline, of
Abilene; his sister, Niecie Brooks of Dallas; his first expected niece, Kaiden Brooks; a very special friend, Clemencia DeLeon; and a
host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family expresses special thanks to Dr. Victor Hirsch and his staff, and the staff of the University Medical Center of Lubbock.
Memorial contributions in Marcus's name may be sent to West Texas Rehabilitation Center or Hospice of the Big Country, 4601
Hartford, Abilene, TX 79605.
Zola Mae "Mickey" Corder
Abilene, Texas - Zola Mae (better known as Mickey) Little Sander Corder died Thursday, November 29, 2007, at the age of 86.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 3, in Elmwood Memorial Park, Garden of The Shrines section. Gary
Montgomery will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Mickey was born in Mineral Wells, Texas, to J.A. and Nola Little on September 20, 1921. She attended schools in Clyde and graduated
from Abilene High School in 1939. She took a business course at Gail Business College in Abilene, and worked as a secretary at Camp
Barkley in 1940. After Camp Barkley, Mickey worked on other government projects in Hope, Arkansas, McGregor, Texas, Provo, Utah,
Los Angeles, California and Daingerfield, Texas. She married Rufus Sanders in Dallas in 1946. The couple moved to Magnolia,
Arkansas, in 1951 and to Abilene in 1959, where they operated Sanders Toy Fair until 1965. She was secretary to Bill Tindell, District
Manager of Mayfair Minerals, Inc., from 1965 until she retired in 2005. Mickey was a past president and longtime member of Abilene
Desk and Derrick Club, and a member of Baker Heights Church of Christ.
Rufus Sanders died in 1976 and she married Gordon Corder in 1991. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters,
Margaret Walker and Peggy Corder. She is survived by her husband and two sisters, Joe Ann Clemmer and Dorothy Tedford and her
husband Lynn, of Abilene. She is also survived by a stepdaughter, Geri Craver of Austin; one niece, Nancy Hall and her husband
Marvin of Jayton; five nephews, Bob Walker of Marion, John Walker and his wife Patricia, of Arlington, Robert Clemmer and his wife
Yvonne, of McGregor, Lewis Clemmer, of Abilene, Steve Tedford and his wife Marty, also of Abilene.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Sears Methodist Nursing Center and Sears Hospice Care. The family
suggests memorial donations be sent to these two organizations or to the donor's favorite charity.
Betty Loucille Haley
Abilene, Texas - Betty Loucille Haley, born Betty Loucille Townsen, passed away December 1, 2007, at her Abilene residence.
Services will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at 10 a.m. at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St. Burial will follow in the
Cedar Gap Cemetery under the direction of North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday December 3, 2007, from 6 to
7:30 p.m. at North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange Street.
Betty was born June 17, 1935, to Jasper Pinkney Townsen and Velma Loucille Stephenson in Tuscola, Texas. A native of Abilene, she
attended Abilene High School and graduated in 1953. She also attended Hardin Simmons University.
She was married to LTC Ret. Robert Howard Haley December 18, 1959. Mrs. Haley served as a loving wife to LTC Ret. Robert H.
Haley, mother to Andrea Christine "Tina" Haley and John David Haley, and grandmother to three grandchildren.
Throughout the course of her life, she served as a member of many volunteer organizations in the military. Betty received the Clara
Barton Award from The American Red Cross in 1972 for exemplary service to the organization and her community.
She was a person of great humor and wit and was well known to many members of the community. She worked for several local
businesses including First Security Savings and Loan and National Census Bureau. Mrs. Haley was also a member of The First Baptist
Church of Abilene.
A wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, her personality and presence will truly be missed.
Memorials may be given to the local chapter of The American Red Cross.
Online condolences may be made to
www.northsfuneralhome.com
Mary Jo Sims
Eastland, Texas - Mary Jo Sims, age 84, of Eastland, Mother of Helen Songer of Eastland and Rising Star, died Friday November 30,
2007.
Funeral Services will be 2:30 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2007, in Edwards Funeral Home. Burial will follow in De Leon Cemetery.
Born Mary Jo Moreland in De Leon on July 19, 1923, to Guy Oscar and Ethyl (Haynes) Moreland. She was a Graduate of De Leon High
School. She married Billy Jack Sims Feb. 10, 1040, and they made their home in Gorman, Odessa and Garland.
She is survived locally by:
Daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Ken Songer of Rising Star, Texas; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon T. Moreland and an Aunt, Sula Haynes Peterson.
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EASTLAND, TEXAS
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Jack E. Townley
Hamlin, Texas - Jack E. Townley, 82, was ushered to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 29, 2007.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2007, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Donny Harbers officiating. Burial will be in the
Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams Funeral Home.
Jack was born to Everett and Bess Townley in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on November 9, 1925. He graduated from Hamlin High School in
1943. He joined the United States Coast Guard in 1943, serving 24 months including the Pacific battles of Saipan, Leyte-Luzon and
Okinawa during World War II.
He married Dorothy Herring in 1944 in Los Angeles, California. He worked for Texas Pacific Oil Company and Sun Oil, retiring with 38
years of experience. He was a Master Mason for over 50 years, a member of the First Baptist Church, and the Pastor's Sunday School
Class. Jack enjoyed traveling, square dancing, and his Boston Terriers.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy, his parents, and one brother, William Ben.
Those family members he leaves behind include: his daughter, Sharon of Abilene; his son, Jack Jr. and wife, Rebecca of Tyler; three
grandchildren, Marc of Houston, Anna and David of Tyler; two great-grandchildren, Skylar and Ashton and their mother Shannon
Townley of Tomball; his brother, Ves and wife, Bernice of Tacoma, Washington; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, great
nieces and great nephews.
The family wishes to express its appreciation to Dr. Toby Williams, the staff at Hendrick Medical Center, Sears Methodist Retirement
System, Sears Hospice, as well as friends who shared their time.
The family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Hamlin or Sears Hospice.
Rick J. Wren
Merkel, Texas - Rick J. Wren, 53, of Merkel, Texas, died Thursday, November 29, 2007, at an Abilene medical center.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South with
Paul Billett officiating. Burial will be in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. The family will receive
friends at a visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Rick was born January 18, 1954, to Ruby (Pruitt) and J. W. Wren in Rochelle, Illinois. He served his country in the United States Air
Force. Rick moved from Lubbock, Texas to Merkel, Texas, 10 years ago. He was employed by the State of Texas as a correctional
officer at the Middleton Correctional Facility. Rick loved to sing, dance, and entertain family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J. W. and Ruby Wren.
Survivors include his son, David Wren of Lubbock, Texas; his daughter, Amy Wren of Abilene, Texas; two brothers, Lee Wren of
Snellville, Georgia and Jerry Wren of Rockford, Illinois; a sister, Pam Wren of Rockford, Illinois; and five grandchildren, Tyler Wren,
Megan Wren, Kalev Wren, Taryn Stamper, and Brycen Stamper.
A special thanks to Rick's co-workers and friends who supported him and his family, and went above and beyond the call of duty during
his final hours.
Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 149 North Willis, Abilene, Texas 79603.
Death Notices 12.02.07 Saturday, December 1, 2007
Connye Ballard
BROWNWOOD -- Connye Ballard, 64, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today
in Eastlawn Memorial Park, directed by Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Linda Kay Bruner
HAMLIN-- Linda Kay Bruner died Thursday, November 29, 2007. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday in
Hamlin Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Adams Funeral Home in Hamlin.
Nelda Joy Ellis
DUBLIN-- Nelda Joy Ellis, 77, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday in
Proctor Cemetery, directed by Harrell Funeral Home.
Curtis A. Foerster
BROWNWOOD -- Curtis A. Foerster, 86, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. Services are pending with DavisMorris Funeral Home.
Nicolas Leija
LORAINE -- Nicolas Leija, 64, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's
Catholic Church in Loraine with burial to follow in Loraine Cemetery. Rosary will be 7 p.m. today at KikerSeale Funeral Home.
Ignacia 'Nancy' Garcia Lopez
BIG SPRING -- Ignacia "Nancy" Garcia Lopez, 85, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Mass is 4 p.m. Monday at
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Coahoma with burial in Coahoma Cemetery. Vigil services are 7 p.m. today at
Myers & Smith Chapel in Big Spring.
Geraldine Magers
BRECKENRIDGE -- Geraldine Magers, 84, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. Services are pending with
Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.
Thura Piedmont
EULESS -- Thura Piedmont, 98, formerly of Abilene and Boise, Idaho, died Friday, November 30, 2007.
Arrangements are pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Jimmy Lloyd Thompson
AVOCA-- Jimmy Lloyd Thompson, 72, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. Services are pending with KinneyUnderwood Funeral Home of Stamford.
Mary Beth 'Sis' Walker
SAND SPRINGS -- Mary Beth "Sis" Walker, 82, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. Services are 11 a.m.
Tuesday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring with burial in Trinity Memorial Park.
Geraldine 'Gerri' Shaw Weatherby
Geraldine "Gerri" Shaw Weatherby, 83, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Arrangements are pending with
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Jo Ann Winters
CLYDE -- Jo Ann Winters, 66, of Ovalo, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at
the First Baptist Church in Clyde. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bailey Funeral Home. The family will be
at 2314 Fran Circle in Clyde.
Obits for Monday, December 03, 2007
Manford Felix Elliott
Seymour Memorial Funeral Home
Monday, December 03, 2007
Seymour, Texas -- Manford Felix Elliott, age 77, died Sunday in Abilene, Texas.
Funeral services will be at 2 P.M. Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church in Seymour, with Rev. Steve Ulrey
and Rev. Larry Crumpton officiating. Interment will be in the Cache Creek Cemetery under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral
Home.
Mr. Elliott was born April 22, 1930, on the family ranch at Mary's Creek in Baylor County, Texas, to Buford L. and Vernon Robertson
Elliott. He married Ann Gilbert, his high school sweetheart
on December 22, 1946. After graduating from Seymour High School, he worked for
Damron Hereford Ranch in Colorado, and then the W. T. Waggoner Estate for 10 1/2 years.
He worked for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for 28 years as a field inspector with a special Texas Ranger's
Commission, retiring in 1995. He also worked at various other
ranches in Texas and New Mexico.
He is survived by his wife, Ann of Seymour, Texas; his children, Bob and Rhonda Elliott, and Bill and Patricia Elliott, all of Seymour,
Texas, Gilbert and Ginger Elliott of Guthrie, Texas, Cindy and Rayburn Layton, and Becky and Tom Moorhouse, all of Benjamin, Texas;
16 grandchildren,
13 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Pat Taliaferro, and a sister, Martha Sparkman.
Visitation will be at 6 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Seymour, Texas, or Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford,
Abilene, Texas 79605.
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FUNERAL HOME
SEYMOUR, TEXAS
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Bobby Franklin
Breckenridge, Texas -- Bobby Franklin, age 82 of Breckenridge, died Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Colonial Ridge Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 4th, at Morehart Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Leo Brooks and Otho Noggle
officiating. Burial and graveside services will follow at 4 p.m., in the Exray Cemetery in Erath County. Visitation will be Monday evening,
December 2nd, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Bobby Gene Franklin was born on May 27, 1925 in Breckenridge, Texas to parents, Albert Riley Franklin and Tressie Beatrice Elliott.
He graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1943. Bobby served in the United States Navy as a Sea Bee during WWII. He married
Hazel Isabella Parsons on June 5, 1947 in Albany, Texas. After a career in oilfield service, Bobby and Hazel returned to Breckenridge
in the late 1980s. Bobby was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, A.R. Franklin Jr., and one sister, Beatrice Hodges.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Hazel Franklin of Breckenridge; one son, Larry Franklin and wife, Ann of Palestine; two daughters,
Teresa Frost and husband, Claude of Elm Grove, and Patty Franklin of Breckenridge; one brother, Jack Franklin and wife, Mary, of
Abilene; two sisters, Ann Cockerell of Abilene and Peggy Burrows and husband, Walt, of Breckenridge; eight grandchildren; and fifteen
great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospital Foundation and may be left at Morehart Mortuary.
Condolences may be sent online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
Glen Gilbreath
Clyde, Texas -- Glen Gilbreath, precious darling husband to Faye for 33 years, went home to be with Jesus on December 1, 2007. He
was 80 years old.
He served honorably in the Army during World War II. He retired from being the beloved barber to many clients after 45 years; he was a
member of First Baptist Church of Eula. He was also a 32nd degree Mason.
Glen is survived by his wife, Faye of Clyde; one daughter, Mitzi Burt and husband, L. C. of Farmersville; one son, Virgil Gilbreath of
Oklahoma City; two step-sons, Rick Garrett of Ruidosa, NM and Jim Garrett and wife, Shirley of Durant, OK; one brother, J. D.
Gilbreath of Crandall; four sisters, Hazel Swindiler of Pennsylvania, Lona Mae Slaton, Glenda Tabrehon and Linda Kline, all of Dallas;
five grandchildren, Sonja, Trish, Sabrina, Sean and Crayden Burt, and ten great-grandchildren and multiple nieces, nephews and
cousins.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Norman, Estes and Dellon Gilbreath and one sister, Lois Kollhoff.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Eula with Rev. Larry Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the
Clyde Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Betty Loucille Haley
Abilene, Texas -- Betty Loucille Haley, born Betty Loucille Townsen passed away December 1, 2007 at her Abilene residence.
Services will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St. Burial will follow in the
Cedar Gap Cemetery under the direction of North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday December 3, 2007 from 6:00
to 7:30 p.m. at North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange Street.
Betty was born June 17, 1935 to Jasper Pinkney Townsen and Velma Loucille Stephenson in Tuscola, Texas. A native of Abilene, she
attended Abilene High School and graduated in 1953. She also attended Hardin Simmons University.
She was married to LTC Ret. Robert Howard Haley December 18, 1959. Mrs. Haley served as a loving wife to LTC Ret. Robert H.
Haley, mother to Andrea Christine "Tina" Haley and John David Haley, and grandmother to three grandchildren.
Throughout the course of her life, she served as a member of many volunteer organizations in the military. Betty received the Clara
Barton Award from The American Red Cross in 1972 for exemplary service to the organization and her community.
She was a person of great humor and wit and was well known to many members of the community. She worked for several local
businesses including First Security Savings and Loan and National Census Bureau. Mrs. Haley was also a member of The First Baptist
Church of Abilene.
A wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, her personality and presence will truly be missed.
Memorials may be given to the local chapter of The American Red Cross.
Online condolences may be made to
Geraldine "Jerri" Grady Magers
Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home
Breckenridge, Texas -- Geraldine "Jerri" Grady Magers, 84, died Saturday, December 1, 2007.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at the First Christian Church, with Charles Kuhn and Dave Brummitt
officiating. Burial will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery, directed by Melton - Kitchens Funeral Home.
She was born on December 4, 1922 in Breckenridge to parents, Robert Grady and Edna Genevieve Camp. Jerri attended Breckenridge
schools and was recognized her senior year in 1939 as an outstanding musician in piano and accordian. Her favorite activities were
dancing and golf; Jerri was seen frequently at the Breckenridge golf course. Jerri continued her music studies at North Texas State
University and met her husband, Carroll A. Magers, Jr. while he was attending Texas A&M University. They were married on April 17,
1943 in Petersburg, Virginia while Carroll was stationed at Camp Lee Virginia.
Jerri was a member of The First Christian Church where she sang alto in the choir and played the organ and piano for many church
services. She studied Pipe Organ at TCU under Emmett Smith in 1968, Jerri toured Europe with Emmett Smith and his pipe organ
group and had the opportunity to play some of the greatest pipe organs in the world.
Survivors include: her husband, Carroll A. Magers, Jr. Of Breckenridge; son, Robert "Bob" Carroll Magers and wife, Jane of Dallas;
daughter, Marilyn Sue Moorman and husband, Jeff of Loveland, Colorado; Grandchildren, Meredith and Whitney Clark both of Dallas,
Michelle Parrott of Westminster, Colorado, and Nathan Moorman of Loveland, Colorado; and one great grandson, Rob Clark.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials may be made to the pipe organ fund at The First Christian Church and may be left at the Funeral Home. Visitation will be
held on Monday, December 3rd from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
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Margaret J. McDonald
Coleman, Texa -- Margaret J. McDonald, 68 of Coleman, died Sunday, December 2, 2007 at an Abilene hospital.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Jenkins officiating.
Burial will be in the Santa Anna Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Margaret J. McDonald was born July 2, 1929 in Madisonville, Texas, the daughter of Monnie Lee Franklin Andrews and the late
Raymond Howard Andrews. She grew up in east Texas and moved to Coleman over 50 years ago. She married Newton Carl
McDonald, Jr. on January 8, 1967 in Coleman. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1998. She worked in the Dietary Department
at Coleman County Medical Center for over 20 years and attended Concho Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children, Gary McDonald of Abilene, Vickie Owen of Coleman, Anita Monroe of Bangs, Lee Ann Brooks of
Snyder; her mother, Monnie Lee Andrews of Coleman; her brother, Howard Ray Andrews of Coleman; grandchildren, Lesli Jones of
Coleman, Shea Keith of Abilene, Brandon Owen of Coleman, Zackary McDonald of Snyder, Jeremy Monroe of San Angelo, Lauren
Brooks of Snyder and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father and her husband.
Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2007 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory Street, Abilene, Texas 79601.
Please sign the online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
Ralph Davis Steele
Clyde, Texas -- Ralph Davis Steele, 59 of Clyde, died Saturday in an automobile accident.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Bible Baptist Church with Brother Larry Hooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Clyde
Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Bible Baptist Church.
Ralph was born March 13, 1948 in Stoneham, New Hampshire to Richard Francis and Constance (Eaton) Steele. He was named after
his grandfather Ralph Eaton. He attended school in Stitute, Massachusetts. Ralph served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam
War. He married Melinda Turner on July 19, 1996 in Abilene. They moved from Abilene to Clyde in June of 2007. Ralph was employed
as a cook at United Supermarket on Judge Ely Boulevard, and was a caller at the Five-Star Bingo in Abilene. He was a member of
Bible Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Linda, of Clyde; his children, Roger Steele of Merkel, Pam Steele of Merkel, Danielle Rae Murphy of Abilene,
Glenda Wood of Abilene and Bryan Wood, also of Abilene; his grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Ely, Brandon Nicolas Ely, Chad Michael
Steele, Kassandra Lynn Steele and Rainie Dae Murphy, his brother, Richard Steele and wife Teresa; his sisters Suzanne Federer and
husband C. Anthony and Gretchen Cuthbert and husband Arthur, all of Kearsarge, NH and several nieces and nephews. He is also
survived by Olen and Judy Rivers of Henderson, Wayne and Barbra Self of Turkey and Tommy and Debra Turner of Weatherford.
Jimmy Lloyd Thompson
Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home
Avoca, Texas -- Jimmy Lloyd Thompson, 72, of Avoca passed away Saturday, December 1, 2007.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Avoca United Methodist Church with Rev. Dennis Huffaker
officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery under the direction of Kinney - Underwood Funeral Home in Stamford.
Jimmy was born on November 17, 1935 in Overton, Texas to the late Lloyd and Mary Odell Thompson. He married Barbara Ann
Masters on June 4, 1955 in Anson. Jimmy was a retired veteran of the United States Navy serving five tours in Vietnam. He owned and
operated Thompson's Welding Service, was a contract oil pumper, and worked as a custodian for Avoca and Stamford schools. Jimmy
was also the caretaker of the Spring Creek Cemetery for many years and a member of the Avoca United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Michael Thompson.
Surviving Mr. Thompson are beloved wife, Barbara of Avoca; daughter, Beth Davis and husband Charles of Avoca; three sons, Dayton
Thompson of Van, Wayne Thompson and wife Freda of Bakersfield, California, and Jimmy Thompson of Austin; nine grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; sister, Cindy Macias of Denham Springs, Louisiana; brother, Bill Thompson of Corpus Christi; and several
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2007 at the funeral home.
Memorials in honor of Mr. Thompson may be made to the Spring Creek Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 103, Avoca, Texas 79503.
JoAnn Winters
Clyde, Texas -- JoAnn Winters, 66 of Ovalo, died Friday at her home.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Clyde with Rev. Price Mathieson officiating. Burial will follow at
the Clyde Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
JoAnn was born June 20, 1941 in Ada, Oklahoma to Joseph and Helen Martha (Golightly) McCracken. She attended school in Amarillo.
She married Dale Winters on May 8, 1959 in Amarillo. They moved to Clyde from Amarillo in 1972. JoAnn was a homemaker and a
member of the Oplin Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Dale of Ovalo; two sons, Rickey Winters and wife Jill of Clyde and Keith Winters of Ft. Worth; one
brother, Jerry McCracken and wife Teresa of Childress; six grandchildren, Rick Ann Winters and Tessa Winters, both of Clyde; Erica
Dawn Winters of Houston, Kendra Winters of Clyde, Kayla Winters of Aviant, Italy and Zack Winters of Clyde; one great-grandson
Caden Dale Winters of Clyde; one niece, Jodi McCracken of Childress and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Death Notices 12.03.07 Sunday, December 2, 2007
Marian Geneva Arredondo
SANTA ANNA -- Marian Geneva Arredondo, 70, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. Services are pending with
Henderson Funeral Home.
Curtis Foerster
BROWNWOOD -- Curtis Foerster, 86, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today
in Eastlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, directed by Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Carl Denton Gryder
ABILENE -- Carl Denton Gryder, 73, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Arrangements are pending with ElliottHamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Jake McCreary
SANTA ANNA -- Jake McCreary, 84, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Services are pending with Henderson
Funeral Home of Santa Anna.
Kristin Mitchell
ABILENE -- Kristin Mitchell, 26, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Services are pending with North's Funeral
Home, 242 Orange St.
Lee Roy Moyers
ASPERMONT -- Lee Roy Moyers, 91, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Services are pending with McCoy
Funeral Home of Aspermont.
Merced 'Pete' Munos
ODESSA -- Merced "Pete" Munos, 79, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, directed by Frank W. Wilson Funeral
Directors.
Lester Patton
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. -- Lester Patton, 94, formerly of Stamford, died Saturday, December 1,
2007. Arrangements are pending with Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home in Stamford.
Buford Owen Sterling
SNYDER -- Buford Owen Sterling, 85, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. Services are 4 p.m. today at First
Christian Church with burial in Hillside Memorial Gardens in Snyder, directed by Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral
Home.
Donleita Taylor Thorp
BRECKENRIDGE -- Donleita Taylor Thorp, 90, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Graveside services are 2
p.m. today in Breckenridge Cemetery, directed by Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.
Patsy Underwood/p>
GAIL -- Patsy Underwood, 70, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bell-CypertSeale Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cottonwood Flats Cemetery northeast of Snyder. Visitation is 6 to 7
p.m. today at the funeral home.
James Wesley 'Jim' Woodall
COAHOMA -- James Wesley "Jim" Woodall, 72, died Thursday, November 29, 2007. Graveside services are 2
p.m. Tuesday in Coahoma Cemetery, directed by Myers & Smith Funeral Home of Big Spring.
Obits for Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Rita Vinson Adams
Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Winston-Salem, NC - Mrs. Reba Vinson Adams, 95, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at Forsyth Medical
Center.
Mrs. Adams was born March 10, 1912, in Rockwood, Texas, to Edward Vinson and Elizabeth Vinson. She grew up in a large family
with five brothers and five sisters. She had a strong drive to pursue higher education, and in 1936 graduated valedictorian in nursing
from Sealy Hospital in Santa Ana, Texas. Her career eventually led to a position at Saint Vincent's Hospital in New York City. After
several years in nursing, she married Dr. H. Stewart Adams and retired from nursing to focus on raising a family. They moved to
Cleveland, Ohio, after her husband's discharge in 1946 from the U.S. Army Air Corps Medical Unit, where he completed his residency.
In 1950, Mrs. Adams moved with her husband and children to Winston-Salem. She was able to pursue her love for gardening after
moving to their home on Carolina Circle. Having a son with special needs, she became actively involved in associations for the mentally
retarded and physically disabled. After their children were grown, Mrs. Adams and her husband moved to Mount Airy until 1980 when
he retired, and they returned to Winston-Salem. She continued to volunteer her talents on behalf of those with mental retardation for
many years to come.
Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband in 2002. She is survived by her children, Susan Meade and husband Richard of
Emigrant, Mont., Becky Adams of Boulder, Colo., Ginger Grimaldi and husband Gene of Clemmons, NC and Greg Adams of WinstonSalem, NC; two grandchildren, Mark Miller of Boulder and Genevieve Grimaldi of Clemmons, NC; two sisters, Thelma Joeris and Beth
Vinson, both of Abilene, Texas.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Interment will follow in Forsyth
Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to Mrs. Adams' dear friends, relatives and caregivers for the loving support they
provided.
Joyce Marie Homan
Abilene - Joyce Marie Homan, 80, lifelong Abilene resident, died Monday, December 3, 2007, in Abilene. Viewing and visitation will be
from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 HWY 277 South. Her funeral service with the Reverend Bob Lindley
officiating will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in
Elmwood Memorial Park.
Joyce was born in Taylor County on March 7, 1927, the daughter of E.O. and Emma Harmon. She was a graduate of Abilene High and
worked for Merchant Motor Lines for over 40 years. Joyce was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the Trinity Baptist
Church. She loved sewing, fishing, gardening, watching the hummingbirds and most of all family.
Survivors include two sons, Wayland Huey of Bluff Dale, Gregory Homan and wife Yolanda of Abilene; two brothers, Leroy Harmon of
Fredericksburg, Edwin Harmon of Dallas; one sister, Francis Walsh of Aledo; seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Her husband, J.L. Homan preceded her in death in June of 2003.
Online condolences may be left through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com.
Irma "Gege" Jones
Rising Star, Texas - Irma "Gege" Jones, 86, of Rising Star, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2007, at a local Abilene
health care center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at Rising Star First Baptist Church with Terry
Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the Rising Star Cemetery in Rising Star, Texas, with Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star in
charge.
Irma was born February 3, 1921, in Pioneer, Texas, to Ben and Emily Ann Harris-Tune. She married Hubert Mearlyn "Rabbit" Jones on
June 24, 1938 in Cisco, Texas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Lynn Jones of Abilene; her daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Covie
Weaver of Sachse, Texas; four grandchildren, Todd Weaver and his wife, Ann of Frisco; David Weaver and his wife, Heather of Allen;
John Jones and his wife, Tricia of Mineral Wells; Caryl Jones Lawrence and her husband, Howard of Rising Star; special neice, Betty
Jones Clay and her husband Greg of Rising Star; 10 great-grandsons, seven great-granddaughters, and one great greatgranddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years; her parents; her siblings, Edgar Tune and Athelyn Henry.
The family expresses their gratitude for the love and care shown by the staffs of Royal Estates, Mesa Springs, and Hospice of the Big
Country.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Rising Star, P.O. Box 489, Rising Star, Texas 76471; Hospice of the Big Country,
4601 Hartford St., Abilene, Texas 79605; or the donor's favorite charity.
HIGGINBOTHAM
FUNERAL HOME
RISING STAR, TEXAS
254-643-4321
Lee Roy Moyers
McCoy Funeral Home
Aspermont - Lee Roy Moyers, 89, went to be with his Lord on Sunday at an Aspermont Hospital. Funerals services will be held 2 p.m.
Tuesday graveside in the Aspermont Cemetery officiated by Pastor Jim Reinbolt under the care and direction of McCoy Funeral Home
of Aspermont.
Lee Roy was born in Hale County, Texas. He married Margaret Benedict on June 6, 1946, in Palataka, Florida. Lee Roy owned and
operated Moyers Trucking for many years in Stonewall County and attended the First United Methodist Church in Aspermont.
Survivors include one daughter, Janice Rash and Husband Lowell of Aspermont; one son, Tommy L. Moyers and wife Aletha of
Tomball, Texas; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Gary Meador, Willie Rash, Kyle Rash, Kelby Rash, Kris Hise and Jonnie Hise.
Olive F. Sanchez
Ranger - Olive F. Sanchez, 87, of Ranger passed away Dec. 3, 2007. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 5 at 2 p.m. in
the Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger. Visitation will be that morning until service time. Services provided by Edwards Funeral Home of
Ranger.
Mrs. Sanchez was born on January 29, 1920, in San Antonio, Texas. Her family relocated soon after to Chicago, IL, where she met and
married Lawrence Sanchez. They were married 66 years until his passing in 2003. She was joined on earth with love, honor and
devotion for her family. She is joined with her beloved husband in Heaven with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. She will be greatly
missed but always loved.
She is preceded in death by her husband, and a daughter, Betty Conway.
She is survived by her 12 children, 27 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Girling Health Services and Hospice for the care and professional
attention given to Mom and the family during this time of need. God Bless you all. In loving memory, The Sanchez, Pattenaude, and
Terrones Families.
EASTLAND, TEXAS
254-629-2611
Merrill Inez Goff Thompson
Merriman-Archer Funeral Home
Wichita Falls - Merrill Inez Goff Thompson, 95, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007, at Royal Estate in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Services will be Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Merriman-Archer Funeral Chapel in Throckmorton, with Rev. Pete
Bradfield and Rev. Will Fish officiating. Burial will follow at the Throckmorton Cemetery.
Merrill Inez Goff Thompson was the daughter of the late Lula Jane Gore Goff and G.G. Goff. She and John B. Thompson were married
on April 27, 1930, in Cove, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on November 8, 1982. She grew up in Cove, Arkansas, where she
graduated from high school and later attended Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas. She and her husband moved to Throckmorton,
Texas, in October, 1945, where they owned and operated the Texas Theatre until it closed in 1955. She was a homemaker and a
member of the First Baptist Church of Throckmorton, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Loma and Bill Goff.
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Jane Hutchinson and husband Dave of Conroe, Texas; son, Bill G. Thompson and wife Treon of
Breckenridge, Texas; grandchildren, Carolyn Jane Wrinkle and husband Edgar of Hutto, Texas, John Bill Thompson of Austin, Texas,
James Robert Thompson and wife Karen of Ft. Worth, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Christina Treon Thompson of Austin, Texas,
Hunter Zane Riza of Hutto, Tecas, Morgan Nicole Thompson, William Christian Thompson, and Dylan Mitchell Thompson, of Ft. Worth;
nieces, Patsy Ruth Ederer and Mary Sue Thompson.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at the funeral from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Memorials can be made to American Lung Ass., American Heart Ass., or American Humane Ass.
Death Notices 12.04.07 Monday, December 3, 2007
Reba Vinson Adams
WINSTON SALEM, N.C. -- Reba Vinson Adams, 95, died Thursday, November 29, 2007. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home Silas Creek Chapel in Winston-Salem, NC.
Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park.
Stella Arnold
BIG SPRING -- Stella Arnold, 78, died Monday, December 3, 2007. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Memorial Park, Big
Spring.
Geneva Watson Arredondo
SANTA ANNA -- Geneva Watson Arredondo, 70, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday at Henderson Funeral Home.
Zelda 'Zeb' Carpenter
THROCKMORTON -- Zelda "Zeb" Carpenter died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Graveside services are 2:30
p.m. Wednesday in Throckmorton Cemetery, under the direction of Merriman-Archer Funeral Home.
Larry Shane Farr
ABILENE -- Larry Shane Farr, 32 of Abilene, died Monday, December 3, 2007. Visitation is 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St.
Charles Hicks
ABILENE -- Charles Hicks, 73, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Services are pending with Girdner Funeral
Home.
Joyce Marie Homan
ABILENE -- Joyce Marie Homan, 80, died Monday, December 3, 2007 in Abilene. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m.
today at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Highway 277 South.
Zelda R. Jordan
GORMAN -- Zelda R. Jordan, 80, died Monday, December 3, 2007. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Higginbotham Funeral Home.
J.W. 'Jerry' Loper
BAIRD -- J.W. "Jerry" Loper, 88, died Monday, December 3, 2007. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at
First United Methodist Church in Baird, directed by Parker Funeral Home.
Jake McCreary
SANTA ANNA -- Jake McCreary, 84, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Services will be today at Rockwood
Baptist Church with burial to follow in Rockwood Cemetery, directed by Henderson Funeral Home of Santa
Anna.
Kristin Renee Mitchell
ABILENE -- Kristin Renee Mitchell, 26, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Visitation is 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St.
Tracy Moore
BROWNWOOD -- Tracy Moore, 47, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at DavisMorris Funeral Home.
Lee Roy Moyers
ASPERMONT -- Lee Roy Moyers, 89, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today in
Aspermont Cemetery, directed by McCoy Funeral Home of Aspermont.
Merced 'Pete' Munos
ODESSA -- Merced "Pete" Munos, 79, of Odessa, died Friday, November 30, 2007. Visitation is at Frank W.
Wilson Funeral Home in Odessa, where a rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today.
Lester Patton
AVOCA -- Lester Patton, 94, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. Private services will be held at a later date
under the direction of Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home in Stamford.
Andrew Wade Rasberry
MORGAN HILL -- Andrew Wade Rasberry, 87, of Morgan Hill, died Monday, December 3, 2007. Visitation is
6 to 8 p.m. today at Stephenville Funeral Home.
Lucile Emery Reagan
ABILENE -- Lucile Emery Reagan, 90, died Monday, December 3, 2007. Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday in
Buffalo Gap Cemetery, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola.
Rosemary Ann Silva
LAKE BROWNWOOD -- Rosemary Ann Silva, 67, died Monday, December 3, 2007. Heartland Funeral &
Cremation Services of Early handled arrangements. No services are planned.
Cae Stockton
ALBANY -- Cae Stockton, 78, died Monday, December 3, 2007. Services will be announced by Morehart
Mortuary.
Merrill Inez Goff Thompson
Merrill Inez Goff Thompson, 95, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Visitation is, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at
Merriman-Archer Funeral Home in Throckmorton.
Franklin Dean 'Frankie' White
THRIFTY -- Franklin Dean "Frankie" Reagan, 40, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. Visitation is 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. today at Heartland Funeral Home in Brownwood.
Jesse Pendalton Whitson
MIDLAND -- Jesse Pendalton Whitson, 86, of Abilene died Monday, December 3, 2007. Graveside services are
Wednesday in Resthaven Memorial Cemetery in Midland under the direction of North's Funeral Home of
Abilene.
Obits for Wednesday, December 05, 2007
William "Dub" Brashear
Murray Funeral Home
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Madison, WI - William "Dub" Brashear, age 69, died on Saturday, December 1, 2007, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be at the Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday, 10
a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.
William Curtis Brashear was born on March 31, 1938. to the late Curtis and Jewel (Box) Brashear in Bartlett, Texas. On June 4, 1966,
he was united in marriage with Judy Wendling in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dub was an award winning artist in high school with his many
cartoon drawings. He served as an MP in the Marine Corp in Okinawa and Japan. As a mason, he designed fireplaces for several
homes and worked as a foreman for "big" jobs in several states for construction companies. He spent time volunteering as a Reserve
Deputy in Arizona on the Search and Rescue team. Dub liked to carve gun stocks and figurines and had made over 250 of them. Dub
was a willing teacher to anyone who needed a helping hand. He enjoyed gardening and had built three ponds at his home. An avid
hunter and fisherman, Dub enjoyed camping and watching the wildlife around his home. He never missed the daily board meeting at
Mr. B's. Most of all, Dub was a wonderful grandfather and he loved spending time with his grandson.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Judy Brashear of Fox Lake, his daughter, Rebecca Malchek of Beaver Dam, a grandson, Jordan
Malchek, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his two sons, William Curtis Brashear and Rudy
Brashear, and a grandson, Jason Anton Malchek, Jr.
Murray Funeral Home
Beaver Dam, WI 920-885-6600
www.MurrayFH.com
Fred W. Coffey
Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Tuscola, Texas - Fred W. Coffey, Sr., 92, died December 3, 2007, in an Abilene hospital. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m.,
December 6, 2007, in Cedar Gap Cemetery with Reverend David Cason officiating, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home.
Fred was born January 13, 1915, in Leadey, Texas, to Oscar Alonzo "Lon" and Clara May Richey Coffey. He farmed at Bradshaw for
many years and also worked in the oil field. Prior to his retirement in 1980, he was a mechanic in Abilene for 20 years. He was a
member of the Home Ministry of Broadview Baptist Church in Abilene.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Lon and Clara Coffey; one sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and O. B. Switzer; a daughter,
Evelyn Boyd; and a brother-in-law, Buck Bates.
Survivors include one daughter, Hazel Lambert and husband David of Tuscola; one son, Fred Coffey and wife Janell of Dudley; one
brother, Charles Coffey and wife Shirley of Abilene; one sister, Mary Bates of Cross Plains; one son-in-law, Floyd Boyd of Lake
Coleman; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and
friends.
Larry Shane Farr
Larry Shane Farr, 32, passed away on December 1, 2007, while working in Brownsville, Texas. He died as a result of a hit and run
accident. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Southern Hills Church of Christ, under the direction of North's Funeral Home, with burial to
follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St.
Larry Shane Farr
Abilene, Texas - Larry Shane Farr, 32, passed away on December 1, 2007, while working in Brownsville, Texas. He died as a result of
a hit and run accident. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Southern Hills Church of Christ, under the direction of North's Funeral Home,
with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at North's Memorial Chapel,
242 Orange St.
He was born February 17, 1975 in Abilene, to Larry Don Farr and Kathy Farr Hoff. He attended Abilene schools. Shane spent the last
12 years in East Texas and the Metroplex in the moving business. At the time of his death, he was employed by Rick Miles of MDM in
the Metroplex. The family would like to thank the owners and employees of MDM for the joy he found in working with them.
Shane was passionate about everything he did. He was baptized on Easter Sunday, 1985 at the First Christian Church. He loved
children and became a certified baby sitter at the age of 12. He played soccer and bass fiddle in the orchestra with gusto, he painted
and was a published poet. His latest passion was cooking and the family enjoyed his culinary treats, especially his warm cranberry
sauce at Thanksgiving. We will never be able to make it as sweet as he. Shane left an indelible impression on all- he never met a
stranger. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of coming in contact with him. His family hopes through organ donation, that
other lives will be helped.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harry and Peggy Farr, Uncle, Jerry Farr, his maternal aunt, Marsha Beavers,
uncle, Steve Holt,
He is survived by Larry and Sue Farr, Kathy and Dale Hoff, sister, Kristy Hill, Leigh Anne Campbell, and Kimberly Roohms, brother Kirk
Lomax, aunt Joann Farr, and numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, as well as a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a memorial made in Shane's memory to Serenity House Foundation of Texas, 1542 N 2nd
Online condolences may be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com
Laura Elene (Thomson) Goodrum
Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home
Goodrum - Laura Elene (Thomson) Goodrum, 76, died Monday, December 3, 2007, at an Abilene hospital. Services will be 10 a.m.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at the First Baptist Church of Roby with Bro. Jerry Vincent officiating. Burial will be in Cottonwood
Cemetery under the direction of Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.
Born August 20, 1931, in Scurry County, Laura was a daughter of the late Robert G. and Lucy Alberta (Clegg) Thomson. Laura was a
lifelong resident of Roby with the exception of her service in the Navy from 1952-1955. She married George Goodrum on December 29,
1954, in Corpus Christi. Laura received her Associates Degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse from TSTI in Sweetwater and worked for
both Callan Hospital and Fisher County Hospital for thirty years until she retired. She liked to sew and was an avid gardener. Lauraa
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Roby. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, R.L. Thomson.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Paul Michael Goodrum of Reserve, LA, and Bruce and Iris Goodrum of Reserve, LA;
three daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna and Fred Belus of Mountain Home, ID, Valerie Goodrum of Austin and Martha and Cody
Rankin of Hermleigh; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Thelma Thomson and Perry and Linda Thomson; five sisters and two
brothers-in-law, Mary Boydstun, Delia Hardin, Dorothy Head, Thelma and Frank Burk and Lil and Jack Rister; and eight grandchildren.
Carl Denton Gryder
Abilene, Texas - Carl Denton Gryder, 73, died Sunday, December 2, 2007, at an Abilene medical center.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, with Rev. Robert Chambers
officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in Dublin Live Oak Cemetery in Dublin, Texas.
Son of Maudie (Jones) and James Richard Gryder Sr. Carl was born on March 24, 1934, in Meadow, Texas. Since 1970, he had been
a resident of Abilene, where he retired from Abilene Christian University after working in food service. He also worked at a dairy in
Comanche.
Carl was a member of Second Baptist Church.
His parents and one brother, Duane Gryder, preceded him in death.
Survivors include a brother, Richard Gryder of Odessa; three sisters, Lorene Leatherman of Stephenville, Annie May Stanley of
Abilene, and Fay Cottrell of Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 209 South Danville, B-107, Abilene, TX 79605.
Sally Ann Hart
Abilene - Sally Ann Hart, 77, completed her task on December 4, 2007, and went home to the Lord. Her funeral services were held at
1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Highland Church of Christ, with burial following in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Sally was born on July 2, 1930, in Houston, and was the youngest of five children born to Stanley & Lois Brown. In 1931, during the
heart of the depression, she moved with her family to Kentucky. Times were hard but she conquered them graciously, an attribute she
never lost. Her desire in life was to be a wife and mother. She married in 1950 and was blessed to be the mother of four children. She
was always busy working for the Lord, worshiping at Highland Church of Christ since 1949. She was the first church secretary at
Highland, taught Bible classes for 20 years, was active in the bus ministry, and later was involved in the Widow/Widowers ministry.
When her twins started college, she worked 12 years with Dr. Ed Headrick, as secretary in the Psychology Department of Abilene
Christian University. Sally was an avid seamstress and enjoyed any craft that allowed her to work with her hands.
Sally cherished her friends and often reminded us all how valuable friends are. She often said she had done the very best she could,
that she had kept the faith and prayed that she had been a great Mom. She was a great Mom.
Survivors include four children, Bobby Hart of Florida, Rhonda Chaney and husband Tom of Abilene, Tricia Anderson and husband
Scott of Abilene, and Dr. Michael Hart of Stamford; six grandchildren, Emily Chaney Smith and husband Adam, Leslie Edwards,
Martine Chaney, Chantz Anderson, Slayde Anderson, and Gentri Anderson; one great grandchild, Cutter Koi Smith and numerous
other special family members.
Sally's life was filled with love, hope, faith and as in all cases some disappointments. But as those who loved her can attest, she
"conquered them beautifully so that the hard times were not wasted."
She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings and two infant children, Jeffrey Alan and Emily Ann Hart. Online condolences may be
left through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com
"And so shined a good life in a weary world."
Zelda Jordan
Gorman - Zelda Jordan, 80, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007, at her home in the Kokomo Community near Gorman.
Services will be 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Kokomo Baptist Church with Jimmy Nelson and Randy McDonald officiating. Burial will follow
at Simpson Cemetery.
Zelda was born in Brady, Texas, on September 7, 1927, to James E. Lewallen and Lois Webb Lewallen. She married Glenn O. Jordan
on October 18, 1946, in Eastland. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1993. Zelda was a homemaker and a member of the
Kokomo Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Kokomo Community Center and Simpson Cemetery Association. Zelda had
worked for Southwestern Peanut Growers Association for several years.
She is survived by: daughter, Glenda Joyce White and husband, Ray of Anson; two sisters, Laverne Winn of Muleshoe and Barbara
Bell of Denver City; six grandchildren, Joe and Viki Miles of Austin, Sheri and Wade Daniell of Abilene, Robert Miles of Louisiana, Kyle
Jordan of Lubbock, Kayla Jordan of Lubbock, and Charles White of Anson; and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by a son, Teddy Dean Jordan, her parents, and four brothers.
J.W. “Jerry” Loper
Baird - J. W. “Jerry” Loper, age 88, of Baird, Texas, passed away at Hendrick Medical Center on Monday, December 3, 2007.
He was born near Athens, Texas, on December 12, 1918. He was a retired Baird business man, having spent 63 years as a merchant
on Main Street in Baird. He had the owned The Prescription Shop as well as a farm and ranch store. Prior to these he worked in and
managed the City Pharmacy. He retired in 2002. Jerry was a former Baird City Councilman and a very strong and respected community
leader.
In WWII Jerry joined the United States Marine Corp where he attained the rank of First Sergeant. He spent 3 years and 9 months in
service to the Marines. He participated in the battles for Bougainville, Northern Solomon Islands, Guam, and Iwo Jima, alongside his
brothers Lee and Aubrey Loper. His unit received two Presidential unit citations and one Navy unit citation. He wore four battle stars
proudly. He qualified for a sharp shooter’s medal on the 45 Colt pistol. He was very active in the Third Marine Division Association.
Jerry had lived in Baird since 1937 having moved here from Clyde.
He is survived by three daughters, Vicki Cramer, Barbara Browner and husband Chuck, and Kim Grafa; one son, Kent Moss and wife
Diane; three sisters, Lee Anderson, Cubelle Harris, and Madge Pierson; three brothers, Lee Loper and wife Bettie, Aubrey Loper and
wife Charlotte, and Stanley Loper and wife Sue; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three Godchildren, and numerous nieces
and nephews, all who have loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Jerry T. Loper, a sister, Nell Freeman, grandson Brandon Grafa; and Godson
Michael Mark Huffines.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church in Baird, Texas, with Rev. Sandra
Keith officiating, assisted by Luther Bookout, a former commanding officer. Interment will follow on the Loper plot in Ross Cemetery
Annex. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Funeral Home of Baird, Texas.
A visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at Parker Funeral Home. Memorials made be made to
the Baird Cemetery Association, Inc., P. O. Box 745, Baird, Texas, 79504, or the charity of your choice.
Charlie McGuire
Eastland - Charlie McGuire, 70, of Eastland, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007, in an Eastland hospital. A memorial service will
be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Lake Leon Baptist Church with Rev. Harry Garvin officiating. Services are being conducted by
Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland.
Mr. McGuire was born on September 27, 1937, in Elkhorn, KY to Herman & Irene (Salyer) McGuire. He grew up in Erwin, TN, where he
graduated high school in 1955. He was honorably discharged from the US Navy after serving for 4 years. He married Betty Lou
Sanders in 1962 in Hedley, Texas. He received a Bachelors Degree from West Texas State University. He began working as a
conductor for Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in 2000. In 2002 he moved to Lake Leon.
He enjoyed playing the guitar, and was very well-read. He also loved painting. He was a proud member of the Artists of Eastland
County. He loved fishing and life at the lake and truly enjoyed life to the fullest.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Susie Gearhart.
Survivors include his wife, Betty of Lake Leon; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Michael and Audra McGuire of Lillian, AL, and Mark and
Melody McGuire of Amarillo, a daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Bob Kroelinger of Burleson; one brother, John McGuire of
Lakeland, FL; one sister, Linda Lewis of Overgaard, AZ; seven grandchildren, Benn, Alaina and Aaron McGuire, Zachary and Jason
McGuire and Bobby and Justus Kroelinger.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604.
Abilene - It is with great sadness, the family of Kristin Renee Mitchell, announces her passing on December 2, 2007, at the age of 26.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m Friday at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Greg Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Caps
Cemetery, under the direction of North's Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Kristin was born May 26, 1981, in Abilene, Texas, where she attended Abilene public schools, and graduated from Clyde High School
in 1999. She graduated with honors from McMurry College in May 2004 with a bachelor's degree in Sociology and a minor in
Psychology.
Kristin was employed by Taylor County as a Probation Officer. She enjoyed working with children and young adults; helping them to
overcome the obstacles they were often challenged with and achieve success in their lives. Kristin opened her heart to many young
people during her short career. Kristin challenged herself regularly by setting new goals and being an achiever. She was admired by
peers and coworkers.
Kristin was a beautiful young woman with a positive attitude, a pleasant demeanor, and was very respectful of everyone she came in
contact with. She was "our angel" sent from heaven! She had a radiant smile that always brought joy to those around her and a great
sense of humor. Kristin lived life to its fullest. She valued her relationships with her family. Her mother was her best friend. Kristin
adored her niece, Mackenzie and enjoyed watching her grow and develop from infancy to the inquisitive toddler stage.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Arnulfo "Poppa" Martinez and aunt, Rachel A. Martinez.
She is survived by her parents, Joanne and Peter Krimmel, both of Abilene; her brother and wife, Douglas and Andrea Mitchell of
Abilene; maternal grandmother, Cynthia Martinez of Abilene; her aunt and husband, Debbie Martinez and Marvin Randolph of
Anchorage, Alaska; uncle and wife, Arnulfo and Irma Martinez, Jr.; uncle and wife, Frank G. and Cindy Mallory, niece, MacKenzie
Mitchell; cousin, Michael S. Martinez of Anchorage, AK; and great uncle and wife, Raul and Tina Martinez. She is further survived by
numerous cousins, other relatives, many friends and coworkers, and her kitty, Simon. Kristin will be missed by her close friends and
loving neighbors, Bill and Sandra Haynes. Kristin was preceded in death by her grandfather, Arnulfo "Poppa" Martinez and aunt, Rachel
A. Martinez.
Pallbearers will be Mike Lindsey, Fernando Urista, Ed Gutierez, Ricky Sanchez, Larry Jones and Randall Williams.
Merced "Pete" Munos
Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home
Odessa - Merced "Pete" Munos, 79, of Odessa died on November 30, 2007, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Munos was born on February 24, 1928, in Abilene and moved to Odessa in 1946.
Mr. Munos was preceded in death by his parents Jesus Munos and Josefina Villalobos Munos and his sister Josefina Rosales. He is
survived by Esperanza Vielma Munos, his wife of 59 years, brothers Santos Munos of Temple and Richard Munos of Odessa, and
sisters Chuy Rodriguez of Abilene and Ester Borrego of Abilene.
He is also survived by children Pete Munos of Odessa, Lily Munos of San Antonio, Martha Barton and husband Jim Barton of Odessa,
and Rebecca Cliff and husband John Cliff of Odessa; six grandchildren and five step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two
step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation is at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home in Odessa where a rosary will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Services are scheduled for
2 p.m. on Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with interment following at Rosehill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jason Munos, Harrison Cobos, Nicholas Munos, Robert Chapa, Marcell Smith, and Gerald Acosta.
Services are entrusted to
Frank W. Wilson
Funeral Directors
432-368-7191
Aileen Olson
Thomason Funeral Home
San Marcos - Wilma Aileen Bishop Olson of San Marcos and formerly a longtime resident of Abilene died Monday, December 3, 2007,
at the age of 87 at her home in San Marcos. Aileen was born in Killeen, Texas, on August 26, 1920 to Ewell and Pearl Bishop. Her
family moved to Wingate when she was a child. She attended Wingate School, was member of the University Church of Christ in San
Marcos and attended Northside Church of Christ in Abilene.
Aileen is survived by her husband Carl; her son Cully; her daughter Trudy and husband Chuck Holbrook; daughter Cathy and husband
Bobby Payne; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, her sister Francesle, and five nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 5, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Thomason Funeral Home, 2001 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the University of Church of Christ, San Marcos. Services will follow
later in the week in Winters, Texas, with burial in Wingate Cemetery, Wingate, Texas.
Lucile Emery Reagan
Abilene - Lucile Emery Reagan, 90, died Monday, December 3, 2007, in an Abilene nursing center. Burial, with no service, will be 10
a.m. Thursday, December 6, 2007, in Buffalo Gap Cemetery, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola.
Lucile was born September 30, 1917, in Oklahoma to Hiram and Annie Basinger Emery. She married Robert Reagan October 21,
1940, in Yuma, Arizona. She lived in California for several years and moved to Abilene in 1978. Her husband preceded her June 27,
1983. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include one son, Robert L. Reagan of Abilene; and one granddaughter, Debbie Henson of Arizona City, Arizona.
Cay Stockton
Albany - Cay Stockton, age 78 of Albany, died Monday, December 3, 2007, at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be at 2
p.m., Wednesday, December 5, in the Johnson Cemetery, Moran, Texas, with Rev. Jack Clack officiating. Services have been
entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Reginal Cay Stockton was born on February 21, 1929, in Albany, Texas, to parents, John Richard Stockton and Stella Virginia Croft
Stockton. He grew up in Albany and attended Albany High School. Cay married Wanda Louise "Polly" Mitchell on May 10, 1947, in
Abilene. After 42 years of service he retired in 1993 from Morrell Drilling Company. Cay was very proud of his sobriety which began on
November 11, 1981, 26 years ago. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family and enjoyed spending quality time with
his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cay was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Welton Stockton, and two
sisters, Lucy Ann Mackey and Lamoin Mitchell.
Cay is survived by his wife, Polly, of Albany; one son, Richard "Bunk" Stockton and wife, Lynda, of Moran; one daughter, Reginna Agee
of Schertz; four grandchildren, Misty Clack and husband, Chad of Dallas, Stacy Capps and husband, Shannon of Texarkana, AR, and
Wyatt Agee of Schertz; and two great grandchildren, Colton Capps and Emma Capps, both of Texarkana, AR.
Memorials may be made to the Johnson Cemetery Association and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online
at www.morehartmortuary.net.
Lola Georgene Sigsbee Vinita
Leuders - Lola Georgene Sigsbee Vinita, 87, of Lueders, Texas, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at a hospital in Anson, Texas. At
the time of her death, Georgene was living at Valley View Care Center in Anson.
Georgene was born on March 19, 1920, to George Benton Sigsbee and Lola Hildred Jones Sigsbee at Lenora, Kansas. The family
moved to Rolla, Kansas, where Georgene graduated from Rolla High School in 1938. She belonged to the Civil Air patrol (CAP) at
Dodge City, Kansas, and worked in the Civil Service at various air bases, having helped open and close air bases during and after
World War II.
Georgene lived in Knox City for over 20 years before moving to Abilene, Texas, where she worked at Abilene State School as an L.V.N.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, John Vinita; one daughter, Johnnie Jeanette Vinita of Abilene; her
brother, George Benton Sigsbee; a sister, Regis Scott; and a daughter-in-law, Cathy A. Callaway Vinita.
She is survived by two children, Lola Shirlene Vinita-Hutto of Lueders, Texas, and John Benton Vinita of Benbrook, Texas; two
grandchildren, James Michael Hutto and Soyya Nicole Vinita; two sisters, Ardis Jannice Allen of Dodge City, Kansas, and Avis Yvonne
Deane of Greeley, Colorado; and several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 10, at the Knox City Four Square Church with burial in Knox City
Cemetery.
Georgene will be missed by all of her family and her many friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make gifts in memory of Lola G. Vinita payable to the Knox City Four Square Church in Knox City.
Death Notices 12.05.07 Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Vivian "Mimi" Allen
BROWNWOOD -- Vivian "Mimi" Allen, age 87, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at her home. Services will be 2
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at the Austin Avenue Church of Christ. Interment will follow in Eastlawn
Memorial Park under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral
home on Friday evening from 6 until 7:30 p.m.
Dorothy Carlisle Anthony
ABILENE -- Dorothy Carlisle Anthony, 96, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at an Abilene nursing center. Services
will be 2 p.m. Friday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South. Burial will be in
Potosi Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Ray Dickie
ABILENE -- Ray Dickie died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by
Morehart Mortuary.
Charles P. Gray
ABILENE -- Charles P. Gray, 88, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at an Abilene medical center. Arrangements are
pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Ada Freeze Gresham
ODESSA -- Ada Freeze Gresham, 83, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at her residence. Services are pending at
Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
LaVerne Edna Hall
ABILENE -- LaVerne Edna Hall, 87, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Abilene. Graveside services tentatively
have been set for 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Robert E. "Bob" "Mac" McClure
BIG SPRING -- Robert E. "Bob" "Mac" McClure, 93, died on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in a local hospital.
Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at the Grace Fellowship Church of God. Interment will follow
at Trinity Memorial Park. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home under the direction of
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
Gayle Gee "Corky" McLaughlin Jr.
FREER -- Gayle Gee "Corky" McLaughlin Jr., died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in a Alice Hospital. Services were
Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Hahl Memorial Cemetery in Freer.
Jervonte' Julius "J.J." Moore
ODESSA -- Jervonte' Julius "J.J." Moore, infant, died Nov. 30, 2007. Services are 1:30 p.m. Thursday Dec. 6,
2007, at Western Roses Memorial Park under the direction of Acres West Funeral Home in Odessa.
Charley Upton
BIG SPRING -- Charley Upton, 87, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at the Veterans Administration Medical
Center. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Gerri Shaw Weatherby
AUSTIN -- Gerri Shaw Weatherby, 83, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at a medical center in Austin. A memorial
service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Abilene. Interment will be in
Cedar Hill Cemetery directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.
Former U.S. Rep. Hyde, major Capitol Hill conservative, dead at 83
A happy, extroverted man with a commanding presence and an unfailing gift of gab, Henry J. Hyde spent three decades in the thick of
some of Capitol Hill's biggest fights.
'Rosemary's Baby' author Ira Levin, 78, dies
Best-selling writer Ira Levin, whose genre-hopping novels such as the horror classic "Rosemary's Baby" and the Nazi thriller "The Boys
From Brazil" provided meaty movie roles for Mia Farrow and Laurence Olivier, has died of a heart attack, his agent said Tuesday. He
was 78.
Obits for Thursday, December 06, 2007
Dorothy Carlisle Anthony
Abilene, Texas - Dorothy Carlisle Anthony, 96, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at an Abilene nursing center.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South, with Rev. Wayne Sage and
Rev. Lee Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Potosi Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Born in Cass County, Texas, on August 1, 1911, Dorothy was daughter of the late Esther Verneller (Davis) and Gus Whatley Carlisle,
Sr. She was reared in Bryans Mill and attended school in Lone Oak, Texas. Dorothy married Robert Malloy Anthony on April 27, 1929,
in Marietta, Texas, and moved from Snyder to Abilene in 1954. She was a homemaker.
She was a member of Wylie Baptist Church and Naples Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star in Naples, Texas.
Her husband; a daughter, Gussie Oneita Wilson; two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Owen Anthony and wife, Ramona, of Abilene and Wade Anthony and wife, Beatrice, of Hamby;
three daughters, Joyce Day and Jerry Kay Martin of Abilene and Jean O'Dell of Tuscola; 13 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and
two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Fred W. Coffey
Tuscola, Texas - Fred W. Coffey, Sr., 92, died December 3, 2007, in an Abilene hospital. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m.,
December 6, 2007, in Cedar Gap Cemetery with Reverend David Cason officiating, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home.
Fred was born January 13, 1915, in Leadey, Texas, to Oscar Alonzo "Lon" and Clara May Richey Coffey. He farmed at Bradshaw for
many years and also worked in the oil field. Prior to his retirement in 1980, he was a mechanic in Abilene for 20 years. He was a
member of the Home Ministry of Broadview Baptist Church in Abilene.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Lon and Clara Coffey; one sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and O. B. Switzer; a daughter,
Evelyn Boyd; and a brother-in-law, Buck Bates.
Survivors include one daughter, Hazel Lambert and husband David of Tuscola; one son, Fred Coffey and wife Janell of Dudley; one
brother, Charles Coffey and wife Shirley of Abilene; one sister, Mary Bates of Cross Plains; one son-in-law, Floyd Boyd of Lake
Coleman; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and
friends.
Bonnie Joann Fain
Coleman, Texas - Bonnie Joann Fain, 74, of Coleman, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Boyd officiating. Burial
will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Bonnie Joann Fain was born December 9, 1933, in Gouldbusk, the daughter of Johnny Row and Mary Alice Garrett Row. She grew up
in Gouldbusk and attended school at Mozelle. She married Bill Fain July 12, 1957, in Vernon, Texas. She was homemaker and a
member of First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Fain of Coleman; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Lynn Schumacher of Bangs; two sons
and daughters-in-law, Gary and Beverly Fain of Brownwood, Dale and Kathleen Fain of Scotland; two sisters, Janie Hemphill of
Coleman, Donna Haynes and husband, Jerry, of Odessa; one brother, Horace Row of Deming, New Mexico, nine grandchildren, four
great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Linda Jo Fain and one grandson, Travis Neil Fain.
Family visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2007 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to the Heart of Texas Baptist Encampment, 8025 N. FM 2125, Brownwood, Texas 76801.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at
Larry Shane Farr
Abilene, Texas - Larry Shane Farr, 32, passed away on December 1, 2007, while working in Brownsville, Texas. He died as a result of
a hit and run accident. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Southern Hills Church of Christ, under the direction of North's Funeral Home,
with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at North's Memorial Chapel,
242 Orange St.
He was born February 17, 1975 in Abilene, to Larry Don Farr and Kathy Farr Hoff. He attended Abilene schools. Shane spent the last
12 years in East Texas and the Metroplex in the moving business. At the time of his death, he was employed by Rick Miles of MDM in
the Metroplex. The family would like to thank the owners and employees of MDM for the joy he found in working with them.
Shane was passionate about everything he did. He was baptized on Easter Sunday, 1985 at the First Christian Church. He loved
children and became a certified baby sitter at the age of 12. He played soccer and bass fiddle in the orchestra with gusto, he painted
and was a published poet. His latest passion was cooking and the family enjoyed his culinary treats, especially his warm cranberry
sauce at Thanksgiving. We will never be able to make it as sweet as he. Shane left an indelible impression on all- he never met a
stranger. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of coming in contact with him. His family hopes through organ donation, that
other lives will be helped.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harry and Peggy Farr, Uncle, Jerry Farr, his maternal aunt, Marsha Beavers,
uncle, Steve Holt,
He is survived by Larry and Sue Farr, Kathy and Dale Hoff, sister, Kristy Hill, Leigh Anne Campbell, and Kimberly Roohms, brother Kirk
Lomax, aunt Joann Farr, and numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, as well as a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a memorial made in Shane's memory to Serenity House Foundation of Texas, 1542 N 2nd
Eddie Hugh Jones
Merkel, Texas - Eddie Hugh Jones, of Merkel, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at the age of 75. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
on Friday, December 7, at the Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of The Hamil
Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Eddie was born in Thalia, Texas, on February 8, 1932, to Hugh Springfield Jones and Lora Lee (French) Jones. He graduated from
Childress High School in 1950. Following graduation, Eddie served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1953. He was discharged as
a Sergeant First Class following the Korean War. He attended Hardin-Simmons University on the G.I. Bill from 1953 to 1957. Eddie
married Sandra Jane Rister on December 18, 1955, in Abilene, Texas. He worked for Dono Oil Company for three years, and then
managed a drive-in grocery store while attending college. He re-entered the Army in 1957 as a Second Lieutenant, and retired as a
Lieutenant Colonel in 1975. Subsequent to retirement from the U.S. Army, he owned and operated a grocery store from 1975-1977 and
then was engaged in the farming and ranching business for about ten years. Eddie enjoyed playing golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, A.C. Jones, and one sister, Greta Longbine. Eddie is survived by his wife, Jane
Jones, of Merkel; two sons, Wesley Jones and his wife Librada Jones, of Dallas, Jeffery Jones and his wife Candie, of Merkel; one
sister, Betty Alexander, of Austin; five grandchildren, including, Amy Jones, of Stephenville, Ryder Thomas, of Merkel and Nicole
Thomas, also of Merkel; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials be made in honor of Eddie Jones to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas
79605 or to the Meek Children's Hospital, 1900 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas 79605.
www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Abilene - It is with great sadness, the family of Kristin Renee Mitchell, announces her passing on December 2, 2007, at the age of 26.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m Friday at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Greg Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Caps
Cemetery, under the direction of North's Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Kristin was born May 26, 1981, in Abilene, Texas, where she attended Abilene public schools, and graduated from Clyde High School
in 1999. She graduated with honors from McMurry College in May 2004 with a bachelor's degree in Sociology and a minor in
Psychology.
Kristin was employed by Taylor County as a Probation Officer. She enjoyed working with children and young adults; helping them to
overcome the obstacles they were often challenged with and achieve success in their lives. Kristin opened her heart to many young
people during her short career. Kristin challenged herself regularly by setting new goals and being an achiever. She was admired by
peers and coworkers.
Kristin was a beautiful young woman with a positive attitude, a pleasant demeanor, and was very respectful of everyone she came in
contact with. She was "our angel" sent from heaven! She had a radiant smile that always brought joy to those around her and a great
sense of humor. Kristin lived life to its fullest. She valued her relationships with her family. Her mother was her best friend. Kristin
adored her niece, Mackenzie and enjoyed watching her grow and develop from infancy to the inquisitive toddler stage.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Arnulfo "Poppa" Martinez and aunt, Rachel A. Martinez.
She is survived by her parents, Joanne and Peter Krimmel, both of Abilene; her brother and wife, Douglas and Andrea Mitchell of
Abilene; maternal grandmother, Cynthia Martinez of Abilene; her aunt and husband, Debbie Martinez and Marvin Randolph of
Anchorage, Alaska; uncle and wife, Arnulfo and Irma Martinez, Jr.; uncle and wife, Frank G. and Cindy Mallory, niece, MacKenzie
Mitchell; cousin, Michael S. Martinez of Anchorage, AK; and great uncle and wife, Raul and Tina Martinez. She is further survived by
numerous cousins, other relatives, many friends and coworkers, and her kitty, Simon. Kristin will be missed by her close friends and
loving neighbors, Bill and Sandra Haynes. Kristin was preceded in death by her grandfather, Arnulfo "Poppa" Martinez and aunt, Rachel
A. Martinez.
Pallbearers will be Mike Lindsey, Fernando Urista, Ed Gutierez, Ricky Sanchez, Larry Jones and Randall Williams.
Flossie Faye Radcliff Osborn
Piersall Benton Funeral Home
Friday, December 07, 2007
Abilene, Texas - Flossie Faye Radcliff Osborn peacefully passed away on Wednesday December 5, surrounded by her family who
loved her deeply. She leaves behind many, many friends in Abilene and the Big Country. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, December 8, at the University Church of Christ with Dr. Eddie Sharp presiding. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday
December 7, at Piersall Benton Funeral Home 733 Butternut St.
Flossie was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lillie Radcliff; two brothers, Charles Warren and Leon Travis; a son, B. Moses
Osborn; a grandson, Jayson Edward Sharp; and an adopted daughter Patricia Huisenga.
Born into a pioneering and ranching family who homesteaded in Elida, New Mexico, Flossie attended high school in Dora, New Mexico.
Hard times, hard work and a mental toughness combined to develop her into the self-assured and capable woman everyone has known
her to be.
Flossie moved to Lubbock to attend Draughn's Business College, and while there she met and married Calvin Osborn who was
stationed at Reese Air Force Base. Their tours of duty included Chicopee, Massachusetts; Aurora, Colorado and Abilene, where they
have continued to live.
Anyone who knew Flossie was aware of her generous and compassionate spirit. Christmas was her favorite time of year because she
delighted in giving gifts. Her garage turned into a gift store complete with a wrapping department during the holiday season.
Flossie's family has a long lineage in the Church of Christ. Her Aunt Mary Green was a charter member of Broadway Church of Christ
in Lubbock. A member of the University Church of Christ for 47 years, Flossie was instrumental in beginning the Hispanic church there.
She and Calvin also assisted in the establishment of the Springfield, Massachusetts church and the Baker Heights Church of Christ in
Abilene.
Flossie was the general manager of Fashion Lane dress shop for many years. Following that she managed American Mud and Grand
Mud Companies. After she retired, she helped out in the office of Jack Grimm.
As a member of the Abilene Petroleum Club, Flossie ate there almost daily for 20 years. She then became a fixture at the Abilene
Country Club where she enjoyed keeping company with old friends and meeting new ones. She was secretary-treasurer of the Abilene
Desk and Derrick Club. One of her proudest moments was being named an honorary member of Ko Jo Kai women's social club at
Abilene Christian University. She is one of only three women with that distinction. Her home was opened to club members on many
occasions.
Flossie is survived by her husband Calvin; a son, Derrill Osborn of Dallas; a daughter and son-in law, Karen and Dr. Joe M. Sharp; a
grandson, Stephen Sharp, and a long-time family friend Dr. Don McCollum. Pallbearers will be Mark John Eberhardt, John Jiminez, Dr.
Don McCollum, Derrill Osborn, Stephen Sharp, Michael Sharp and Dr. Joe M. Sharp.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Jody Crumbliss and staff, especially Cindy Eberhardt; the nurses at Big Country
Hospice and Hendrick Hospice; Gracie Gil; Shelly Gill; Mark John Eberhardt, Flossie's traveling buddy; Sharon Kelley, a longtime
friend; and the caring nurses on the 5th floor of Abilene Regional Hospital. They have been a blessing to our family.
Donations in Flossies memory may be made to the Jayson E. Sharp Memorial Scholarship at Abilene Christian Schools, 2550 N. Judge
Ely Blvd, Abilene, Texas 79601 or to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be offered to the family at
www.pbfuneraldirectors.com.
Gerri Shaw Weatherby, 83, died Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the Austin Heart Hospital in Austin, Texas.
The daughter of Bertha (Taylor) and Millard Shaw, she was born December 2, 1923 in Lamesa, Texas. Gerri graduated from Abilene
High School and attended Hardin-Simmons University from 1940 - 1942 and North Texas State University from 1942 - 1945 where she
majored in Voice and Choral Music.
Gerri taught at Lon Morris Junior College in Jacksonville, Texas from 1945 - 1947 and 1949 to 1952. She taught at Hardin-Simmons
University from 1955 to 1960, and in the Abilene Public Schools from 1961 - 1970 at which time she moved to Richardson, Texas and
taught in the Richardson School District from 1970 to 1973. She resigned in 1973 and went into different business endeavors, which
included first Expansion Director for Lady Love Cosmetics.
Gerri's gift to music included the following accomplishments: Performing at age 4 with her sister, Dottie Parker on a National Live Radio
Broadcast and they also won the Amateur State of Texas contest at ages 12 and 13; Choral Director of the Abilene Barbershop Chorus
from 1948 - 1949; Soloist for the Air Force Overseas Tour of the Cowboy Band from Hardin-Simmons University from 1957-1958;
Selected for the Pilot Program of the Arts and Humanities during the summer of 1966 at the University of Texas at Austin; Chaperone
for the Pilot Program of the Performing Arts, London, England, in the summer of 1972; Gerri Shaw Weatherby and her splendid choirs
composed of talented artists will long linger in the minds of those recipients of her recitals and performances.
Gerri was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Millard Shaw Jr. and Guy W. Shaw.
Survivors include her daughters, Gerrianne Cheek and husband, Rocky of Spring Branch, Texas and Annetta Jean Simpson and
husband, John of Flower Mound, Texas; sister, Dottie Shaw Parker of Abilene, and sister-in-law, Dolores Shaw of Abilene; four
grandchildren, Angela, Amy, Rocky James and Morgan; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 7, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. Dr. Don Benton, a beloved
friend, along with Dr. Phil Christopher will be officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home,
542 Hickory.
Memorials may be made to the Shaw Music Scholarship Fund at Hardin-Simmons University, P.O. Box 16100, Abilene, Texas 79698,
or the Lon Morris College, Music Department, Jacksonville, Texas.
Vivian "Mimi" Allen
Vivian "Mimi" Allen, 87, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at the Austin Avenue Church of
Christ. Visitation 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Davis Morris Funeral Home.
Jonneal Eshleman
BIG SPRING -- Jonneal Eshleman, 68, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. Services pending at Myers & Smith
Funeral Home.
Bonnie Fain
COLEMAN -- Bonnie Fain, 73, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Services pending with Stevens Funeral Home.
Ernest Holland Fountain Jr.
CLYDE -- Ernest Holland Fountain Jr., 64, died Dec. 4, 2007. Services pending with Bailey Funeral Home
Larry Joe Floyd
Larry Joe Floyd, 52, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Services pending at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy.
277 South.
Ada Freeze Gresham
ODESSA -- Ada Freeze Gresham, 83, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. Graveside services 1 p.m.Friday at Trinity
Memorial Park. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. today at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Charles Porter Gray
Charles Porter Gray, 88, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home
Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory. Burial in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Estacia Mason
Estacia Mason, 97, died Dec. 4, 2007. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel at Hillcrest Church of Christ.
Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel at Hillcrest Church of Christ under the direction of the Hamil Family
Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Paul Mooney
COLORADO CITY -- Paul Mooney, 90, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Arrangements under the direction of
Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Larry Glenn Olsson
Larry Glenn Olsson, 53, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Arrangements pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral
Home, 542 Hickory.
Thura Piedmont
EULESS -- Thura Piedmont, 98, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 at ElliottHamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory. Burial in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation 6 to 8
p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
John L. Renfro Sr.
LANCASTER -- John L. Renfro Sr. 58, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. Arrangements pending with Abilene
Funeral Home.
Nadine Crawford Taylor
HAWLEY -- Nadine Crawford Taylor, 77, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Services 1 p.m. Saturday at the
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy. 277 South. Burial in Hawley Cemetery. Visitation 5 to
7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Landon Turrentine
BIG SPRING -- Landon Turrentine, 64, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Arrangements pending with NalleyPickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory.
Charley Upton
BIG SPRING -- Charley Upton, 87, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. Services 3 p.m. today at Trinity Baptist
Church, with burial at Mt. Olive Memorial Park. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m.Wednesday at Myers & Smith Funeral
Home.
Burnie Hulen Wright
CLYDE -- Burnie Hulen Wright, 92, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2007. Graveside services 3 p.m. Friday in
Kendrick Cemetery at Denton Valley. Visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Bailey Funeral Home.
I.L. "Lou" Burchett Wright
BIG SPRING -- I.L. "Lou" Burchett Wright, 70, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. Graveside services 1 p.m.
Saturday at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch
Funeral Home & Crematory.
Obits for Friday December 07, 2007
Orville Weldon Cunningham
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home
Springfield, MO - Born in McLean, Texas, on November 3, 1911, Orville Weldon Cunningham lived the majority of his life in Texas. In
1940, he married Ruth Aileen Williams. They moved to Missouri in 2000 to be able to enjoy their grandson's senior year of high school.
Ruth predeceased him in 2001. Orville caught up with Ruth December 2, 2007. They are together at Jesus feet celebrating eternity.
Missouri, December 2, 2007. His disciplined, exemplary life impacted many family, friends, and students. Being a teacher, coach, and
administrator was the "mission" of his life. From a one-room school house to a university campus, he influenced many generations.
He was educated at Texas Tech, West Texas State, and Midwestern University. During college, he competed and coached boxing. At
WT, he served as senior class president and organized the student government association. He worked with Smith Brothers Refinery
Company, Patsy Mining Co., U.S. Army Engineers serving as chief of the Estimate Division on Amarillo Army Air Field and the Prisoner
of War Camp at McLean. World War II found Lieutenant Senior Grade Orville W. Cunningham serving as Engineering Repair Officer on
the USS Mobjack in the Philippines.
He returned home to continue his mission as an educator. His teaching career spanned Liberty School, McLean Independent High,
Kellerville School, Samnorwood School, Hardin-Simmons University, and Abilene Schools. He also ran a farm/ranch operation raising
quarter horses and sold farm/ranch real estate. After retiring from education, he continued farm/ranch operations and real estate.
Retiring once again, they moved to Abilene, Texas, to enjoy family and friends. Throughout his life, he gathered friends and made them
"family." He continued to love, encourage, and admonish by phone. He loved God, family, friends, horses, and trees. He has left behind
his "footprint" in the hearts and lives of many.
Survived by a daughter and husband, Karon and Jerry Tomerlin; grandson and wife, Dana and Samantha Cunningham; granddaughter
and husband, Lorna and Mike Hill; great grandchildren Jamie, Reagan, and Luci Hill and Elise Cunningham. Two brothers remain:
Ronald and Margaret Cunningham and Conald and Sarah Cunningham. A host of nieces, nephews, friends, and former students carry
on many of his teachings.
He would admonish us all to love God, love each other, be good stewards of the mind, body, and resources God has provided to make
our world a better place for those yet to come. Memorials may be sent to Amarillo Area Foundation, Friends of Samnorwood
Scholarship Fund, 801 S. Fillmore, Amarillo, TX 79101.
Visitation is in Springfield, MO, on Dec. 7, 5-6 p.m. In McLean, Texas, on Dec. 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Services are Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, 6
p.m. South Haven Baptist Church Springfield, MO. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, 1:30 p.m. First Baptist Church McLean, Texas, 79057.
Ray E. "Cotton" Dickie
Woodson - Ray "Cotton" Dickie, age 88 of Woodson, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at The Oaks at Radford Hills Care Center. A
memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 8, at the First Christian Church of Woodson with Rev. Michael Patrick
officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 7, at Morehart Mortuary of Breckenridge. Services have been
entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Ray Edward "Cotton" Dickie was born on July 26, 1919, in Woodson, Texas, to parents, Hugh Dickie Sr. and Ludie Higginbotham
Dickie. He graduated from Woodson High School in 1938 and attended North Texas Agricultural College in Arlington where he played
football. After the death of his father, Cotton returned to Woodson to work on the family ranch. Cotton married Jo Emma Maley on
December 20, 1941, in Abilene. He served in the 25th Division of the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. During his forty-two
months of service in the South Pacific he earned the Good Conduct Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal. Upon his discharge
Cotton and Jo Emma returned to Woodson where he worked as a farmer and stockman until his retirement. Cotton was a member of
the First Christian Church of Woodson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Emma, three brothers, Joe Alex Dickie, Dave Dickie
and Hugh Dickie Jr., and two sisters, Ruth Barker and Mary Lou "Sis" Dickie.
Cotton is survived by two sons, Eddie Dickie & wife, Karon of Tuscola, and Mike Dickie & wife, Paula of Abilene; five grandchildren,
Kerri & husband, Ross McDonald of Pflugerville, David Dickie & wife, Carla of Sweetwater, Sarah Dickie of Seguin, Misty Dickie of
Abilene, and Wes Dickie of Colorado; and two great grandchildren, Cade McDonald and Benjamin McDonald, both of Pflugerville.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice or First Christian Church of Woodson and may be left at Morehart Mortuary.
Condolences may be sent online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
The Family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Toby Williams and Dr. Norman Dozier; as well as Mr. Dickie?s caregivers at
The Oaks at Radford Hills.
Beatrice Edwards
Brown Funeral Directors
Borger - Beatrice Edwards, 98, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at her home in Borger, Texas.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2007, at First Baptist Church in Trent, Texas, with Ronnie Freeman, Pastor officiating.
She will lie in state at Brown Funeral Directors in Borger, Texas, on Thursday, December 6, 2007, until 8 p.m.
Mrs. Edwards was born January 29 1909, in Winston County, AL. She was a resident of Trent from 1933 to 1994 and Borger from 1994
to 2007. She was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church in Trent.
She married Carl Edwards on November 27, 1933, in Floresville.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1981; seven sisters, two brothers, and her parents, Eddie Goss and Vassie Drusilia
Starrett Dooley.
Survivors include a daughter Barbara Davis and husband Ed of Borger; two grandchildren, Brant Davis and wife Gail of Borger, and
Christy Harms and husband Clint of Amarillo; two great grandchildren, Hayden Edward Harms of Amarillo, and Lynzi Turner of Borger;
a brother David Dooley and wife Juanita of Abilene, and a host of nieces and nephews. Monica Ibarra of Borger was her special and
loving caregiver.
Memorials may be made to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions, PO Box 470, Borger, TX 79008 or your favorite
charity.
Arrangements entrusted to Brown Funeral Directors, Borger, TX and Starbuck Company, Merkel, TX
Send personal condolences to www.brownfuneraldirectors.net
Brown Funeral Directors
P. O. Box 5313
Borger, Texas 79008-5313
Charles Porter Gray
Abilene - Charles Porter Gray, 88, died Monday, December 3, 2007, at an Abilene medical center.
Funerals service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, with the Reverend Leon
Whaley officiating. Interment will follow in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home.
Charles was born to parents Henry and Dorcie (Wilson) Gray on March 14, 1919, in Paris, Texas, and served in the U.S. Army for two
years. He worked for Firestone Tire Co. and later for Coca-Cola Bottling Co., retiring there after 44 years of service. He then worked for
the Abilene ISD at Franklin Middle School, also retiring in 2001 after 23 years of service. He then worked part-time at Abilene Pawn
Shop until the shop was closed.
He married Betty Jo Battles on April 19, 1961. He was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church for many years.
His parents; three brothers; two sisters; one son, Charles Robert Gray; a stepson, J. D. Battles, Jr.; and a stepdaughter, Lillian Jewell
Battles preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Betty Jo, of Abilene; daughters, Diane (Edmond) Johnson, Linda Sue Gray, and stepdaughter,
Margarett Ann (Clarence, Jr.) Mumford all of Abilene; sons, John (Mary) Gray and Billy (Debbie) Gray of Topeka, Kansas, Jimmy Gray
of Midland, and Willie Gray of Abilene; stepsons, Donald (Trista) Battles and Wilbert Battles of Abilene; brother, George (Barbara) Gray
of Dallas; sister, Alvernetta (Vernon) McKinney of Paris, Texas; 29 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and
nephews.
Estacia Mason
Abilene - Estacia Mason, of Abilene, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at the age of 97. The visitation and funeral service will
both be held in the chapel at Hillcrest Church of Christ. Visitation will be on Friday, December 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., and the funeral
service, with Bill Luttrell officiating, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2007. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Born in Sylvester, Texas, on June 30, 1910, Estacia was the daughter of John Gray Morgan and Mattie (Chaffin) Morgan. After
graduating from high school in Lott, Texas, she attended John Tarleton College in Stephenville. She then attended Baylor University in
Waco and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Texas in Austin. Furthering her education, Estacia
graduated from Texas Women's University in Denton with a Master of Science Degree.
November 22, 1938, Estacia married Robert Houston Mason in Hallettsville, Texas. She taught in the Carlisle Public School District for
26 years and was a Home Demonstration Agent for 3 ½ years. In 1984, Estacia moved to Abilene from Jacksonville, Texas. She was a
member of Hillcrest Church of Christ.
Estacia was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mason in 1988, one brother and one sister. She is survived by her daughter,
Marinell Watts and her husband Jim, of Abilene; three grandchildren, Paul Watts and his wife Susan, of Wichita, Kansas, Heather
Tidmore and her husband Taylor, of Columbia, Missouri, Holly Grant and her husband Ben, of Warner Robins, Georgia; and five greatgrandchildren.
Memorials may be made in honor of Estacia Mason to Windcrest Alzheimer's Care Center, 6050 Hospital Drive, Abilene, Texas 79606.
The Hamil Family Funeral Home
6449 Buffalo Gap Road
Abilene, Texas 79606
Flossie Faye Radcliff Osborn
Piersall Benton Funeral Home
Abilene, Texas - Flossie Faye Radcliff Osborn peacefully passed away on Wednesday December 5, surrounded by her family who
loved her deeply. She leaves behind many, many friends in Abilene and the Big Country. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, December 8, at the University Church of Christ with Dr. Eddie Sharp presiding. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday
December 7, at Piersall Benton Funeral Home 733 Butternut St.
Flossie was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lillie Radcliff; two brothers, Charles Warren and Leon Travis; a son, B. Moses
Osborn; a grandson, Jayson Edward Sharp; and an adopted daughter Patricia Huisenga.
Born into a pioneering and ranching family who homesteaded in Elida, New Mexico, Flossie attended high school in Dora, New Mexico.
Hard times, hard work and a mental toughness combined to develop her into the self-assured and capable woman everyone has known
her to be.
Flossie moved to Lubbock to attend Draughn's Business College, and while there she met and married Calvin Osborn who was
stationed at Reese Air Force Base. Their tours of duty included Chicopee, Massachusetts; Aurora, Colorado and Abilene, where they
have continued to live.
Anyone who knew Flossie was aware of her generous and compassionate spirit. Christmas was her favorite time of year because she
delighted in giving gifts. Her garage turned into a gift store complete with a wrapping department during the holiday season.
Flossie's family has a long lineage in the Church of Christ. Her Aunt Mary Green was a charter member of Broadway Church of Christ
in Lubbock. A member of the University Church of Christ for 47 years, Flossie was instrumental in beginning the Hispanic church there.
She and Calvin also assisted in the establishment of the Springfield, Massachusetts church and the Baker Heights Church of Christ in
Abilene.
Flossie was the general manager of Fashion Lane dress shop for many years. Following that she managed American Mud and Grand
Mud Companies. After she retired, she helped out in the office of Jack Grimm.
As a member of the Abilene Petroleum Club, Flossie ate there almost daily for 20 years. She then became a fixture at the Abilene
Country Club where she enjoyed keeping company with old friends and meeting new ones. She was secretary-treasurer of the Abilene
Desk and Derrick Club. One of her proudest moments was being named an honorary member of Ko Jo Kai women's social club at
Abilene Christian University. She is one of only three women with that distinction. Her home was opened to club members on many
occasions.
Flossie is survived by her husband Calvin; a son, Derrill Osborn of Dallas; a daughter and son-in law, Karen and Dr. Joe M. Sharp; a
grandson, Stephen Sharp, and a long-time family friend Dr. Don McCollum. Pallbearers will be Mark John Eberhardt, John Jiminez, Dr.
Don McCollum, Derrill Osborn, Stephen Sharp, Michael Sharp and Dr. Joe M. Sharp.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Jody Crumbliss and staff, especially Cindy Eberhardt; the nurses at Big Country
Hospice and Hendrick Hospice; Gracie Gil; Shelly Gill; Mark John Eberhardt, Flossie's traveling buddy; Sharon Kelley, a longtime
friend; and the caring nurses on the 5th floor of Abilene Regional Hospital. They have been a blessing to our family.
Donations in Flossies memory may be made to the Jayson E. Sharp Memorial Scholarship at Abilene Christian Schools, 2550 N. Judge
Ely Blvd, Abilene, Texas 79601 or to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be offered to the family at
Thura Piedmont
Euless - Thura Piedmont, 98, of Euless, formerly of Abilene and Boise, Idaho, died Friday, November 30, 2007.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, in
Abilene, where she was a member for 16 years at Woodlawn Church of Christ. Her son-in-law, Bob Waldron, will officiate. Burial will be
in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at a visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Piedmont was born in Florence, Texas, on June 29, 1909, to John and Rilla Jackson. She graduated from high school in
Lampasas and from business school in Austin, where she later worked for the gas company.
She married Simon Piedmont on October 30, 1937 and traveled around the country with him while he served as project manager for the
construction of hydroelectric dams in several states and Canada, including Brownlee, Oxbow and Hell's Canyon Dams on the Snake
River in Idaho and Whitney Dam in Whitney, Texas. While Simon worked, Thura spent time teaching ladies' Bible classes and helping
to start churches in remote areas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, a brother and two sisters.
Survivors include a daughter, Gina Waldron and her husband, Bob, of Hurst, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Becky Dwyer of Garden Valley,
Idaho; five grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Missions Resource Network, 4001 Airport Freeway, Suite 550, Bedford, TX 76021.
Nadine Crawford Taylor
Hawley - Nadine Crawford Taylor, 77, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at her residence in Hawley.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South, with Rev. Stan Allcorn
officiating. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Born in San Saba, Texas, on September 2, 1930, Nadine was the daughter of Martha Alva (Phillips) and Clinton Barnett Crawford. Sixty
years ago, she moved from San Saba to Abilene, where she worked as a receiving clerk supervisor for Timex (20 years) and Texas
Instruments (15 years).
Nadine married Billy Joe Taylor on December 23, 1953, in Abilene. Her love for her family made her the best mom, grandma, and
great-grandma one could have wanted, always smiling and putting everyone else before herself. She was a member of the Church of
Christ.
She loved her plants and gardening. She also liked movies if there was no cussing or smooching in them.
Her husband, her parents, and two brothers, Garrett and W. C. Crawford, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, William J. Taylor of Hawley; a daughter, Kathy S. Walker of Hawley; a brother, James Crawford of Abilene;
three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Gerri Shaw Weatherby, 83, died Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the Austin Heart Hospital in Austin, Texas.
The daughter of Bertha (Taylor) and Millard Shaw, she was born December 2, 1923 in Lamesa, Texas. Gerri graduated from Abilene
High School and attended Hardin-Simmons University from 1940 - 1942 and North Texas State University from 1942 - 1945 where she
majored in Voice and Choral Music.
Gerri taught at Lon Morris Junior College in Jacksonville, Texas from 1945 - 1947 and 1949 to 1952. She taught at Hardin-Simmons
University from 1955 to 1960, and in the Abilene Public Schools from 1961 - 1970 at which time she moved to Richardson, Texas and
taught in the Richardson School District from 1970 to 1973. She resigned in 1973 and went into different business endeavors, which
included first Expansion Director for Lady Love Cosmetics.
Gerri's gift to music included the following accomplishments: Performing at age 4 with her sister, Dottie Parker on a National Live Radio
Broadcast and they also won the Amateur State of Texas contest at ages 12 and 13; Choral Director of the Abilene Barbershop Chorus
from 1948 - 1949; Soloist for the Air Force Overseas Tour of the Cowboy Band from Hardin-Simmons University from 1957-1958;
Selected for the Pilot Program of the Arts and Humanities during the summer of 1966 at the University of Texas at Austin; Chaperone
for the Pilot Program of the Performing Arts, London, England, in the summer of 1972; Gerri Shaw Weatherby and her splendid choirs
composed of talented artists will long linger in the minds of those recipients of her recitals and performances.
Gerri was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Millard Shaw Jr. and Guy W. Shaw.
Survivors include her daughters, Gerrianne Cheek and husband, Rocky of Spring Branch, Texas and Annetta Jean Simpson and
husband, John of Flower Mound, Texas; sister, Dottie Shaw Parker of Abilene, and sister-in-law, Dolores Shaw of Abilene; four
grandchildren, Angela, Amy, Rocky James and Morgan; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 7, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. Dr. Don Benton, a beloved
friend, along with Dr. Phil Christopher will be officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home,
542 Hickory.
Memorials may be made to the Shaw Music Scholarship Fund at Hardin-Simmons University, P.O. Box 16100, Abilene, Texas 79698,
or the Lon Morris College, Music Department, Jacksonville, Texas.
Burnie Hulen Wright
Clyde - Burnie Hulen Wright, 92, of Denton Valley, died Wednesday at a Clyde care center.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2007, in Kendrick Cemetery at Denton Valley with Rev. James Teel officiating
under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 -7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Wright was born June 7, 1915, in Marlow, Oklahoma, to Charles Easton and Martha Emsley (Foster) Wright, a family of nine
children. He served in the United States Army in the Battle of the Bulge and also in the European Theater/North Africa. He received a
Bronze Star. He was the widower of Paulene Keller, whom he married December 18, 1960, in Wichita Falls. They moved to the Denton
Valley community in 1971 from Wichita Falls. Mr. Wright was a farmer and a truck driver. He was a member of the Oplin Baptist
Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas, 79605.
Miriam Wright
Lubbock - Miriam Wright, 83, of Lubbock, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at University Medical Center. Funeral services
are planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Westmont Christian Church with Rev. Clint Stephenson officiating.
Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.
Miriam Diltz Wright was born January 24, 1924, in Merkel, Taylor County, Texas, to the late Philip Allen and Tommie Lou (Compton)
Diltz. She was a 1940 graduate of Merkel High School, and she also graduated from Abilene Beauty School. She owned and operated
the Orchid Beauty Shop in Merkel. During World War II she worked for Kaizer Shipyard in Portland, Oregon. Miriam married J.C. (Jake)
Wright on June 26, 1948, in Big Spring, Texas. They moved to Lubbock County and began farming. She worked as a bookkeeper for
Wolfforth Gin for many ginning seasons. Miriam continued farming after J. C.'s death in 1999. Until her illness, she was an active
member of Westmont Christian Church. She was a member of American Bank of Commerce Bank Ladies. She was a life long
Democrat and was an avid Texas Tech University and Dallas Cowboys football fan. She was an artist concentrating in tole and oils.
Miriam had been a resident of Floydada Rehabilitation and Care Center for the last two years.
She is survived by two daughters, Hope Martin and husband Gary of Denton and Bettye Griggs and husband Larry of Lubbock, sister,
Francis (Mickey) Winter of Abilene, sister-in-law, Christine Diltz of Merkel. Another sister-in-law, Margaret Jerden of Ft. Worth also died
Wednesday. Two brothers, P. A. Diltz and Tommy Diltz of Merkel and one sister, Doris Coats of Big Spring preceded her in death.
Left to mourn her passing are five grandchildren, Susan Coon of Floydada, Kathy Cole of Argyle, and Marcy Carpenter of Sanger,
Michael Martin of Denton, and Dale Griggs of Lubbock. She also leaves eight great grandchildren Cole and Payton Carpenter, Rachael
and Raegan Cole, Jake Martin Kennedy Coon, Koby and Kory Griggs She is survived by many special nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to Floydada Rehabilitation and Care Memorial Fund, 925 West Crockett Street, Floydada, TX 79235.
Resthaven Funeral Home
5740 W. 19th St.
Lubbock, Texas 79407
Death Notices 12.07.07 Thursday, December 6, 2007
Pearl McCartney
Pearl McCartney, 98, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Arrangements are pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral
Home, 542 Hickory.
Glynda Martin
Glynda Martin, 94, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. Services are pending with Lacy Funeral Home in Stephenville.
Truman Perry
Truman Perry, 66, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Davis-Morris Funeral
Home Chapel in Brownwood. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James 'Sonny' Sherrill
James "Sonny" Sherrill, 68, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at
Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel, Goldthwaite. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Lisa Doreen (Petty) Shields
Lisa Doreen (Petty) Shields, 47, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Pioneer
Revival Center, one mile east of Cross Plains, under the direction of Parker Funeral Home in Baird.
Myrtle Townsend
Myrtle Townsend, 95, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007. Services are pending with Mansell-Smith Funeral Home of
Knox City.
Lanny Turrentine
Lanny Turrentine, 64, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Visitation is 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Nalley-Pickle &
Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
Obits for Saturday December 08, 2007
Jenoise Lovell Allison
Carbon - Jenoise Lovell Allison, 86, of Carbon, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2007, in Eastland. Services will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Eastland. Burial will be in the Bear Springs Cemetery, directed by Edwards Funeral Home of
Eastland. The family will receive friends at the church from noon until service time.
Mrs. Allison was born February 28, 1921, in Center Point, Texas, to Henry A. and Bonnie E. (Greenwood) Lovell. She graduated from
Carbon High School and North Texas University in Denton. She married Euell Allison on August 30, 1942. She taught school in
Arlington, Scranton, and Carbon, retiring in 1983.
She was steadfastly dedicated to teaching. She was a godly woman, with compassion, who tried to inspire children to excel in a most
excellent way. She led a spiritual life and instilled Christian values in her family. Mr. Allison preceded her in death on July 24, 2007. She
was a member of the First Baptist Church in Eastland and Carbon and was active in Meals on Wheels and the Carbon Community
Center.
Survivors include two children, Alvie Allison and his wife Linda, of Arlington and Alice Ann Lowrie and her husband Shane of Cleburne;
a sister, Bonnie Wynelle Brown of Carbon; and 5 grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Carbon Community Center, P.O. Box 585, Carbon,Texas 76435
Kyle J. (Tiny) Christensen
Thermopolis, WY - Kyle J (Tiny) Christensen, born October 1941, in Thermopolis, WY, to Henry J. and Victoria Christensen. Died
December 7, 2007, at the Care Inn of Abilene. At his request, his body was donated to the Medical School in Lubbock. A private
memorial will be held in Wyoming at a later date. Local arrangements made by North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, of Abilene, two children, Deborah ( Marvin) Jones of Lakeview, Michigan, and Walter Wiles of
Lyons Michigan, five grandchildren, one brother, Peter( Teresa) Christensen of Monticello Minnesota, and one sister Loy (Jay)
Anderson of Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Mickey Jim Edwards
Winters Funeral Home
Shep - Mickey Jim Edwards, 73, of South Taylor County, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2007. He was born August 8,
1934, in Taylor County. He was raised in the Wingate area. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He was a truck
driving instructor and had worked for Automation in Abilene. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Edwards; his grandson
Derick Keith Sellier; and his brother Marvie Bob Edwards.
He is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters: Michael Ray Edwards of Springfield, Missouri, Debora Kay Sellier of Bay Saint Louis,
Mississippi, Tye Sasin of Abilene, and Michelle Maxwell of Sweetwater; 1 sister Adele Mims of Sweetwater; 1 brother Larry Edwards of
Shep; as well as 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2007, at North Main Church of Christ in Winters with Lauren
Garduno officiating. Burial will follow in Shep cemetery under the direction of the Winters Funeral Home.
Isaac John Garcia
Forth Worth - Isaac John Garcia, infant, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007, in a Fort Worth hospital. His graveside service will be held at
10 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, in Elmwood Memorial Park, Babyland, under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 HWY
277 South.
Isaac was born in Ft. Worth on November 6, 2007.
Survivors include his parents, Samuel Nolan Taylor and Tammy Rangel; brothers and sisters, Uri Ocon, Nathan Ocon, Uriah Ocon, and
twin brother, Israel Matthew Garcia; his grandparents, Debbie and J.T. Taylor, Patricia Mayorga, Efern Rocha, and Tommy Rangel;
Great Grandparents, Bill & JoAnn Olisky; Great Great Grandmother, Betty Corwin; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Paul W. Johnson Sr.
Johnson's Funeral Home
San Angelo, Texas - Paul W. Johnson Sr. passed away Friday, December 7, 2007, in a local hospital at the age of 92.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 10, at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John Joiner officiating.
Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Johnson was born November 30, 1915, in Hamlin to Eva and E.W. Johnson. After graduating from Sul Ross, he taught school for
two years in Sylvester and Trent before going to work for the Santa Fe Railroad. He worked for the railroad for 34 years, retiring in 1976
at the age of 61.
He was a member of Park Heights Baptist Church, later becoming The Heights, since 1950. He also belonged to Masonic Lodge 1260
and was a 32nd Degree Scottish Mason. He was married to Melbe McHaney in 1940. They had four children and were happily married
until her death in 1964. He then married the second love of his life, Syree Fox and they were married until her death in 2006.
Our dad had a full and blessed life. He enjoyed gardening, watching ball games, his bulldogs, RVing and traveling. He was a very
strong Christian.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by step-son, Ronnie Fox, and his brother, Lewis Johnson.
He is survived by his sons, Wally and wife, Kay Johnson of Rankin and David Mack and wife, Lynn Johnson of San Angelo; daughters,
Sandra and husband, John Holmes of Brownwood, Jan and husband, Henri Adams of San Angelo; step-daughter, Kay and husband,
Bill Good; daughter-in-law, Doris Fox; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard and wife, Wanda Johnson of
Hamlin.
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SAN ANGELO, TX 76903
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Anthony Wayne Mayes
Dublin - Anthony Wayne Mayes, 82, passed away on December 5, 2007, at Parkland Hospital from a tragic field fire.
He was born on May 9, 1925, in Noodle, Texas, to Walter S. Mayes and Annie Patterson Mayes.
He was married to Billie Jean Fine on October 14, 1948, in Dublin, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Evorie Mayes Dillard, sister; Don C. Mayes, brother; Winfred S. Mayes, brother; and Ellwood
T. Mayes, brother.
He served in the Army as a Sergeant in Korea during the Peace Wars. He was a Baptist and a Communications Coordinator for Mobil
Pipe Line Company in the Houston area through South Texas. "Tony" retired in December of 1986 after 37 years and 5 months.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Jean Mayes; a son, Richard Earl Mayes of Port Arthur; and a daughter, Terresa M. Tankersley of
Eastland.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2007, in the Harrell Memorial Chapel, Dublin, Texas with Dean Bradley
officiating.
Lisa Doreen Shields
Baird - Lisa Doreen (Petty) Shields, age 47, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2007, in Hendrick Hospice. A memorial service will
be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2007, at the Pioneer Revival Center located one mile east of Cross Plains, Texas, with Mike
Kelley and Rev. Joe Coppinger officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. Her cremains will be buried by
her husband at a later date in the Whon Cemetery in Coleman County. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Funeral Home
of Baird, Texas.
Doreen was born August 6, 1960, in Baird, Texas, to Dorothy Coppinger Petty and the late Eddie Petty. In October of 1982 she married
William Randy Shields, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Michelle Shields of Paris, Texas, and Kaci Bennett of Cross Plains, Texas; her mother, Dorothy Petty
of Baird; three sisters, Marcia Voights and Dianne Gunter, both of Baird, and Paula Kelley of McKenzie, Tennessee; one brother, Steve
Petty of Baird, three beloved grand-children, Cheyenne, Erica, and Cody; and four nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in
death by her husband, William Randy Shields, her father, Edward Paul (Eddie) Petty, and her grandparents, E. K. and Alice Coppinger
and Ed and Pearl Petty.
Doreen will be deeply missed by her family. Memorials may be made to the Cross Plains Public Library or the Callahan County Nutrition
Project in Baird, Texas.
Myrtle Oma Webb Townsend
Rochester - Myrtle Oma Webb Townsend of Rochester, Texas, passed away December 6, 2007, at the age of 95. A funeral service will
be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2007, at Rochester First Baptist Church, of which she was a member for 65 years, with Rev. Fred
Garvin officiating and grandson Rod Townsend assisting. Interment services will conclude at Rochester Cemetery, under the direction
of Smith Funeral Home, Rochester.
Mrytle was born December 26, 1911, in Old Glory, Texas. She was one of seven children born to R.B and Mary Webb and attended
school at Tonk Creek. Seated in a buggy just west of Rule, she married Buck Townsend on January 21, 1930. She was preceded in
death by her only son RB Townsend in 1982 and by her husband of 74 years, Buck Townsend, in 2004. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church, the Home Demonstration Club and the Rochester Hobby Club.
She is survived by daughter-in-law, Earlene Townsend of Rochester, granddaughter Cherri Lynn and husband Calvin Stegmoeller of
Duncan, Oklahoma, grandson Rod and wife Velvet Townsend of Hico, great-grandchildren; Eric Stegmoeller of Dallas,
RossStegmoeller of Eden, Christi and husband Drew Williams of Abilene and Laci and Tandi Townsend of Lubbock, brother Oris Webb
of Buckeye, Arizona and a host of extended family.
Death Notices 12.08.07 Friday, December 7, 2007
Ursula Arrazola
CLARKSVILLE, Iowa -- Ursula Arrazola, 58, died Thursday, November 6, 2007. A memorial service will be
held in Louisville, Ky.
Kenneth Atkinson
SNYDER -- Kenneth Atkinson, 79, died Thursday, December 6, 2007. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at First
United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Garden.
Mildred Esther Barrett
ABILENE -- Mildred Esther Barrett, 97, died Friday, December 7, 2007. Arrangements are being made by
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. No services are planned.
Mary (Clark) Berinegar
GORMAN -- Mary (Clark) Berinegar, 76, died Thursday, December 6, 2007. Graveside services will be 2 p.m.
Sunday in Murray Cemetery.
William Lewis Burkeen
DUBLIN -- William Lewis Burkeen, 85, died Thursday, December 6, 2007. Services will be 3:30 p.m. today at
Harrell Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Hazeldale Cemetery.
Kyle J. Christensen
THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. -- Kyle L. Christensen, 66, died Friday, December 7, 2007. A private memorial will be
held in Wyoming at a later date. Local arrangements are by North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Jamie A. Epling
ABILENE -- Jamie A. Epling, 26, of Abilene, died Thursday, December 6, 2007. Services are pending with
North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Blanch Ilena Gilliam
ABILENE -- Blanch Ilena Gilliam, 86, died Thursday, December 6, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at
Minters Chapel Cemetery in Grapevine, under the direction of North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Pearl McCartney
TYE -- Pearl McCartney, 98, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at ElliottHamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory. Burial will be in Tye Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to
3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Larry Glenn Olsson
ABILENE -- Larry Glenn Olsson, 53, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007. A memorial service will be held at
10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church Chapel. Arrangements are being made by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home,
542 Hickory.
Truman Perry
BANGS -- Truman Perry, 66, died Thursday, December 6, 2007. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at DavisMorris Funeral Home Chapel.
John L. Renfro Sr.
LANCASTER -- John L. Renfro Sr., 58, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday
at Abilene Funeral Home Chapel of Hope, 3349 N. 12th St. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday at
the funeral home.
Marilyn Erwin Tartt
COLORADO CITY -- Marilyn Erwin Tartt, 79, died Thursday, December 6, 2007. Funeral services will be 2
p.m. Monday at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home. Burial will be in the Colorado City Cemetery.
Lester Youngquist
ABILENE -- Lester Youngquist, 40, died November 18, 2007. A committal service will be held at Fort
Phantom Hill Cemetery at 3 p.m. today. Arrangements are by Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut
St.
Obits for Sunday December 09, 2007
Ret. MSgt. Wm (Red) Johnson
Abilene, Texas -- Ret. MSgt. Wm (Red) Johnson, age 64, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007.
Born March 1, 1943 in Parkin, Arkansas. He reitred from the US Air Force in 1984. His favorite pass time was taking Blue to the
Dougnut Shop to visit with the "buddies".
He was preceded in death by: his father, William Elmo; daughter, Tina Marie; and brother, James Turner.
He is survived by: his wife, Margaret (Peggy); sons, Jesse, Sam and Travis; grandsons, Curtis and Clay; mother, Jewel Johnson
Midgett; brothers, Carl and Jesse; and a sister, Betty Maurer.
Services are pending at the new Military Cemetery on FM 600, in the year 2009.
Arangements by Girdner Funeral Home of Abilene.
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Adran Lee 'Red' Nettles
Adran Lee "Red" Nettles
Putnam, Texas -- Adran Lee "Red" Nettles, age 81, of Putnam, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 08, 2007 in an Abilene
medical center.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2007, in the Parker Funeral Home Chapel in Baird with Pastor Lupe
Palacio officiating. Interment will follow in the Putnam Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Parker Funeral Home. A visitation
will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Adran was born November 10, 1926, in Fisher County to William J. and Beulah Seaton Floyd. She married Benjamin T. Nettles in 1946
in Abilene, Texas. He preceded her in death on December 29, 1998. She was a homemaker, a member of the Baird Church of God,
and had lived in Putnam for 60 years.
Survivors include: two sons, Lee Roy Nettles of Wylie, Texas, and Jerry Nettles of Lake Worth, Texas; three daughters, Bonnie Price of
Tecumseh, Oklahoma, Linda Sennett of Crestview, Florida, and Brenda Nettles of Abilene, Texas; seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Memorials may be made in Adran's honor to the donor's favorite charity.
Pearl McCartney
Tye, Texas -- Pearl McCartney, 98, of Tye, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at a care center in Ranger, Texas.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2007, at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, with
Reverend Jimmy Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in Tye Cemetery, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. The family will receive
friends at a visitation 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Pearl was born February 17, 1909 to Nackey Ann {Wassom} and John Burns in Stith, Texas. She lived in the Abilene area all of her life.
Pearl married John Jay McCartney. She was employed as a cook for Holiday Inn until her retirement. Pearl was a member of First
Baptist Church of Tye, Texas, Senior Ladies Sunday School Class at Tye Baptist Church, Senior Citizens Club at the Center; a devoted
Grandmother to six grandchildren; and a dear friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nackey Ann and John Burns; her husband, John Jay McCartney; a son, Willie Jay
McCartney; and a grandson, Mike McCartney.
Survivors include her grandchildren, Sally Hudson of Ranger, Texas, Mary Lou Kinsey of Sterling City, Texas, Margaret Ann Shores of
Abilene, Anna Rose McCartney of Stephenville, Texas, Billy Ray McCartney of Clyde, Randall Clark, Michael Clark, Pam Medlock, all
of Clyde, and Brent Clark of Abilene; a niece, Pauline Keys, of Abilene, Texas; ten great-grandchildren; seventeen great-greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild.
Memorials may be sent to Hendrick Hospice Care, P. O. Box 1922, Abilene, Texas 79604.
Larry Glenn Olsson
Abilene, Texas -- Larry Glenn Olsson, 53, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at an Abilene medical center.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2007, in First Baptist Church Chapel, with Dr. Phil Christopher
officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Larry was born May 18, 1954 to Winona {Vaughn} and Glenn Olsson in Portales, New Mexico. Larry moved from Lubbock, Texas to
Abilene, Texas in 1986. He married Julie Jackson. Larry was employed by National Linen in route sales. He was a member of World
Wildlife Federation, National Conservatory, and National Home and Gardeners Club.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristi Kay Olsson.
Survivors include his parents, Glenn and Winona Olsson of Abilene; his wife, Julie K. Olsson of Abilene; three sons, Jason Olsson of
Dallas, Jesse Hamilton of Bangor Naval Base, Washington; and Joshua Olsson of Abilene; two daughters, Kimberly Olsson and Kellie
Olsson, both of Abilene; two brothers, Odie Olsson of Lubbock and Stanley Olsson and wife, Sandra, of Amarillo, Texas; an aunt,
Lanona Booher of Mullin, Texas; cousins, Ross Booher and wife, Ida, of Ballinger, Texas; and a granddaughter, Kaylynn Olsson.
Billy Ray Hill Sr.
ALBANY -- Billy Ray Hill Sr., 80, died Friday, December 7, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First
Assembly of God Church with burial in Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.
Paul W. Johnson Sr.
SAN ANGELO -- Paul W. Johnson Sr., 92, died Friday, December 7, 2007. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at
Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Lillian Inez LaBaume
HAMLIN -- Lillian Inez LaBaume, 82, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. Graveside services are 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams Funeral Home.
Glynda Martin
STEPHENVILLE -- Glynda Martin, 94, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Lacy Funeral Home Chapel with burial in West End Cemetery.
Sisto Morin
COMANCHE -- Sisto Morin, 48, died Friday, December 7, 2007. Services are 10:30 a.m. Mondayat Heartland
Funeral Home Chapel in Comanche with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Ora Faye Raper
LAWN -- Ora Faye Raper, 94, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Lawn Baptist
Church with burial in McBee Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Fry-Bartlett Funeral
Home in Tuscola.
Baby Girl Sparks
ABILENE -- Baby Girl Sparks died Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Monday in
Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery, 5701 Highway 277 South, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral
Home.
Marlon Yates
STEPHENVILLE -- Marlon Yates, 55, died Friday, December 7, 2007. A memorial service will be held at a
later date.
Obits for Monday December 10, 2007
Larry Joe Floyd
Abilene - Larry Joe Floyd, 52, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. at his home.
Visitation for family and friends will be Monday, December 10, 2007. from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South,
Abilene, TX. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Teel
officiating; burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park-The Reflections Garden.
Larry was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on December 12, 1954, to Jimmy Franklin and Wanda Mae Floyd. He married Shannon
Jean Brooks on March 17, 1999, in Abilene. A longtime resident of Abilene he worked as a mechanic and for several years he owned
Floyd Automotive. "He had a need for speed" so he loved to race cars, especially his Corvettes and Sprint car. Larry was a loving
husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, grandpa and friend; he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Shannon Floyd of Abilene; mother, Wanda Smith of Huntington, WV; son, Larry Gene Floyd of Abilene, stepson, Skylar Martin of Abilene; step-daughters, Shayla Byers of Abilene and Sarah Michelle Martin of Austin; brothers, Gary L. Floyd and
wife Debbie of Abilene, Jerry Floyd of Snyder and Johnny Wilson and wife Donna of Abilene; two sisters, Nancy Cooper and husband
Bill of Huntington, WV and Donna Miller and husband Jack of Abilene; two grandchildren, Braxton Byers of Abilene and Savanna Page
Bailey of Austin; brother-in-laws, Johnny Brooks, Travis Brooks and David Brooks; sister-in-laws, Toni Crane and Donna Wilson; and
several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford St., Abilene, TX 79605
Online condolences may be left for the family through the obituary link at
www.elmwoodfuneral.com
Mary Kathleen Hyatt
Abilene, Texas - Mary Kathleen Hyatt, 65, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, in Abilene.
Her memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 HWY 277 South
with internment following in Elmwood Memorial Park.
On March 4, 1942, Mary Kathleen was born to Herbert and Genevieve Horn of Norwalk, Connecticut, the oldest of three children. While
growing up in Norwalk, she met and fell in love with her childhood sweetheart, Robert Alan Hyatt, whom she married on February 11,
1961. Bob and Kathy had three children, Debbie, Ron, and Lori. Kathy was a smart, beautiful woman whose greatest pleasure came
from making a home for her family. She raised her three children, grandbabies, and the children of family friends. Her door was always
open and her home full of love. She knew everything. She also loved animals, and if it were not for Bob, she would have had a zoo.
Kathy was also an amazing cook who always had the kitchen smelling good. Both she and her cooking will be missed by her family,
friends and so many others.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Bob Hyatt of Abilene; her three children, Debbie Lyn Hyatt and friend, Gary Kalmus of
Abilene, Ronald Curtis and wife Cherie of Sanger, and Lori Jean Todd and husband Pete of Abilene; one brother, Glenn Horn of
Jacksonville, North Carolina; five grandchildren, Ashley Hyatt, Amber, Robert and Travis Todd, and Jennifer Calderon; and special
friends, Betty and Dave Rae of Abilene.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, TX, 79601 or West Texas Rehabilitation
Center, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.
Online condolences may be left through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneralhome.com.
Lillian Inez LaBaume
Hamlin, Texas - Lillian Inez LaBaume, 82, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2007, in Merkel. Graveside service will be 2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007, in the Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, with Rev. Arlen Ankle officiating, directed by Adams Funeral Home.
Born July 27, 1925, in Rotan, Lillian was the daughter of the late Charlie "C. E." and Jessie Helen (Jones) LaBaume. She graduated
from Hamlin High School and worked for Southwestern Bell for 37 years before her retirement 1982. Lillian was a member of the
Church of the Nazarene.
She was preceded in death by two brothers (George and Lewis LaBaume).
Survivors include one brother, LeRay LaBaume of Las Vegas, NV; four nephews and four nieces; and several great nieces and
nephews.
Ora Faye Raper
Lawn, Texas - Ora Faye Raper, 94, devoted mother and grandmother, died Saturday, December 8, 2007, at an Abilene care center.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2007, at Lawn Baptist Church with the Reverend Price Mathieson officiating. Burial will
be in McBee Cemetery, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola.
Ora Faye was born October 4, 1913, in the Content community, to Samuel Brown Jenkins and Ethel Edith Goats Jenkins. She married
Sidney Raper October 21, 1933, in Abilene, and the couple moved to Lawn. She worked for Timex Corp. in Abilene for 30 years,
retiring in 1980. Her memberships include the Order of the Eastern Star and Lawn Baptist Church. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Raper was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1994; a granddaughter, Tammy Rose Bain in 2005; and two sisters,
Pauline Dickenson and Selma Howard.
Survivors include a daughter, Sylvia Rose of Rankin; two sons, Ronnie Raper and wife Sue of Lawn and Sid Raper, Jr. and wife Melody
of Claremore, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
John L. "Big John" Renfro Sr.
Lancaster, Texas - John L. Renfro, Sr., affectionately called "Big John" by all who knew and loved him, passed away Tuesday,
December 4, 2007, in Lancaster, Texas.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at Abilene Funeral Home Chapel of Hope, 3349 N. 12th Street,
Abilene, Texas.
John was born January 30, 1949, in Colorado City, Texas, to William Renfro, Sr. and Florence Olenza Cobb. He moved to Abilene at
an early age and attended Woodson High School, graduating in 1967. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served in the
Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Danielle Renfro of Waco; two sons, John L. Renfro of Navasota and Clifton Renfro (Lisa) of Abilene; a
brother, Raymond Renfro of Anson; two sisters, Jessie Kershaw of Abilene and Brenda Renfro-King of Waco; a loving sister-in-law,
Carolyn Renfro; two devoted brothers-in-law, Willie Kershaw, Sr. and Raymond King, Jr.; 9 grandchildren, Justice Iesha, Jada Sidney,
Walter Lee, Clifton Lee, Jasmine, John Anthony, Joshua, Jamar Lamond, all of Abilene and Kalisha Renfro of Katy; a special aunt,
Jewel Telford of Abilene; three step-children, Kieyah, Desyoe and Kimorium Mitchell; and a good friend, Dread Mitchell of Waco.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Florence James and William Renfro, Sr. and one sister, Myrtle Kay James.
A visitation will be held from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at
www.abilenefuneralhome.com
Alpha Geraldine 'Gerry' Barnett
CLYDE -- Alpha Geraldine "Gerry" Barnett, 74, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Services are pending with
Bailey Funeral Home.
Donald L. Ford
MERKEL -- Donald L. Ford, 68, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Services are pending with Starbuck Funeral
Home of Merkel.
Tiny Frazier
DE LEON -- Tiny Frazier died Saturday, December 8, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at De Leon First
Baptist Church with burial in De Leon Cemetery, directed by Nowlin Funeral Home.
Ted O. Groebl III
COLORADO CITY -- Ted O. Groebl III, 42, formerly of Big Spring, died Thursday, December 6, 2007.
Memorial services are 4 p.m. today at Coahoma Church of Christ, directed by Myers & Smith Funeral Home of
Big Spring.
Lanelle Harbin
STEPHENVILLE -- Lanelle Harbin, 82, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at
Stephenville Funeral Home with burial in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
Carrol Lee Lancaster
BROWNWOOD -- Carrol Lee Lancaster, 79, of Early, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Coggin Avenue Baptist Church with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, directed by
Davis-Morris Funeral Home of Brownwood.
Delmer Ray 'Squeek' Proctor
SWEETWATER -- Delmer Ray "Squeek" Proctor, 70, of Roscoe, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Graveside
services are 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sweetwater Cemetery, directed by McCoy Funeral Home.
Matthew Lee Sanders
CISCO -- Matthew Lee Sanders, 21, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. Services are pending with Kimbrough
Funeral Home.
Louis Sines
CLYDE--Louis Sines, 86, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. Services are pending with Bailey Funeral Home.
Gathalee (Bagwell) Stephens
ABILENE -- Gathalee (Bagwell) Stephens, 80, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Graveside services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Bradshaw Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Community Memorial Funeral Home,
1443 N. 2nd St.
Jerry Neal Surratt
SNYDER -- Jerry Neal Surratt, 66, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. today at Calvary
Baptist Church with burial in Snyder Cemetery, directed by Wright Colonial Funeral Home.
Obits for Tuesday December 11, 2007
Sally Ann Hart
Abilene - Sally Ann Hart, 77, completed her task on December 4, 2007, and went home to the Lord. Her funeral services were held at
1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Highland Church of Christ, with burial following in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Sally was born on July 2, 1930, in Houston, and was the youngest of five children born to Stanley & Lois Brown. In 1931, during the
heart of the depression, she moved with her family to Kentucky. Times were hard but she conquered them graciously, an attribute she
never lost. Her desire in life was to be a wife and mother. She married in 1950 and was blessed to be the mother of four children. She
was always busy working for the Lord, worshiping at Highland Church of Christ since 1949. She was the first church secretary at
Highland, taught Bible classes for 20 years, was active in the bus ministry, and later was involved in the Widow/Widowers ministry.
When her twins started college, she worked 12 years with Dr. Ed Headrick, as secretary in the Psychology Department of Abilene
Christian University. Sally was an avid seamstress and enjoyed any craft that allowed her to work with her hands.
Sally cherished her friends and often reminded us all how valuable friends are. She often said she had done the very best she could,
that she had kept the faith and prayed that she had been a great Mom. She was a great Mom.
Survivors include four children, Bobby Hart of Florida, Rhonda Chaney and husband Tom of Abilene, Tricia Anderson and husband
Scott of Abilene, and Dr. Michael Hart of Stamford; six grandchildren, Emily Chaney Smith and husband Adam, Leslie Edwards,
Martine Chaney, Chantz Anderson, Slayde Anderson, and Gentri Anderson; one great grandchild, Cutter Koi Smith and numerous
other special family members.
Sally's life was filled with love, hope, faith and as in all cases some disappointments. But as those who loved her can attest, she
"conquered them beautifully so that the hard times were not wasted."
She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings and two infant children, Jeffrey Alan and Emily Ann Hart. Online condolences may be
left through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com
"And so shined a good life in a weary world."
William Andrew Isbell Jr.
Hawley, Texas - William Andrew Isbell, Jr., 85, died Sunday, December 9, 2007, at an Abilene medical center.
The graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Hawley Cemetery with Rev. David Cason officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
The son of Willie Addizue (Brumbelow) and William Andrew Isbell, he was born in Jones County, Texas. He was a graduate of Hawley
High School and a lifetime resident of Hawley. He served during World War II in the U.S. Navy as a pharmacist's mate second class
and the U.S. Marine Corps Raiders as a member of the Edson and Carlson Brigade. During his July 1944 tour of duty in Guam, he was
awarded the Purple Heart.
W. A. married Yvonne Duke Fritz in 1978 in San Antonio. He was a member of Broadview Baptist Church in Abilene.
His parents, four brothers, three sisters and his first wife, Dovie Jean Burns Isbell, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Isbell of Hawley; a son, Kenneth Isbell and wife, Sandy, of Rock Port; three daughters, Darlene
Hicks and husband, Thomas, Jan Knight and husband, Danny, and Rhonda Rutledge and husband, Roger, all of Hawley; a stepson,
Lance Fritz of San Antonio; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Lonnie Lee Smith
Hemphill, Texas - Lonnie Lee Smith, age 66, of Hemphill, Texas, formerly of Coleman, died Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Lake
Jackson.
Born on September 30, 1941, in Coleman, Texas, to Luke and Virginia "Shorty" Albaugh Smith, he is survived by his wife of 46 years,
Pat; sons, Eddie Karl Smith and wife, Sara of Bay City, and Lonnie Keith and wife, Lara of Lake Jackson; daughters, Twyla Byrd and
husband Don, Trena Bennett and fiancée Phil Arredondo all of Lake Jackson; brothers, Ben Smith and wife, Cynthia of Louisiana;
Michael Smith and wife, Cathy of Sweeny; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Rodger Bowers and wife, Joy
of Sweeny; sisters-in-law, Margie Crain, Gerry Mitchell and husband, Ocie of Coleman, Jane Speers of Angleton, Avelene Bowers of
Coleman, Dean Bowers of Louisiana and Beverly Bowers of Bangs; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Services are
2 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coleman. Reverend Dick Schultz and Reverend Toby Bowers will
officiate. Burial will follow at Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home of Irving.
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Gathalee (Bagwell) Stephens
Community Memorial Funeral Home
Abilene, Texas - Gathalee (Bagwell) Stephens, 80, of Abilene, died Sunday, December 9, 2007, in a local hospital.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, at Bradshaw Cemetery with Pastor Randy Estes officiating, under
the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Gathalee was born in Bradshaw, Texas, on August 26, 1927, to Larken M. and Lavada E. Bagwell. She moved to Abilene from Garden
City in 1956. She attended Victory Baptist Church and over the years had worked for Tip-Top Foods, Sunbeam Cookie Co. and AISD.
She married George Stephens in Abilene on September 14, 1942. They shared 61 years of marriage before his death in 2004.
She is survived by: a son, George Wayne Stephens and his wife, Barbara, of Abilene; two daughters, Laverne McCutchen and her
husband, Alvah D., and Carolyn Stephens, both of Abilene; eight grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren and six great-great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one brother; seven sisters and three half-sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Meals on Wheels, 717 No. 10th St., Abilene, TX 79601.
Mildred M. Allen
ALBANY -- Mildred M. Allen, 87, died Monday, December 10, 2007. Services are pending with GodfreyNeese Funeral Home.
Alpha Geraldine "Gerry" (Nanny) Barnett
CLYDE -- Alpha Geraldine "Gerry" (Nanny) Barnett, 74, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Services are 2 p.m.
Thursday at First Baptist Church in Clyde with burial in Clyde Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Bailey Funeral Home.
Billy Jack Blackwell
STEPHENVILLE -- Billy Jack Blackwell, 63, died Monday, December 10, 2007. Services are pending with
Lacy Funeral Home.
Paul Eugene Evans
BROWNWOOD -- Paul Eugene Evans, 82, died Monday, December 10, 2007. Visitation will be at DavisMorris Funeral Home from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Thursday, followed by a graveside funeral service at 2 p.m. in
Greenleaf Cemetery.
Donald L. Ford
MERKEL -- Donald L. Ford, 68, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today in Potosi
Cemetery, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home.
Elton Jay Garcia Jr.
COLEMAN -- Elton Jay Garcia Jr., infant son of Monica Sanchez and Elton Jay Garcia, died Saturday,
December 8, 2007. Mass is 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coleman with burial in Glen Cove
Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.
Harry A. Jackson
LAKE BROWNWOOD -- Harry A. Jackson, 66, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. Services are 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Rocky Creek Baptist Church with burial in Rocky Creek Cemetery, directed by Netherton
Funeral Home of Brownwood.
Vera (House) Kruse
COLORADO CITY -- Vera (House) Kruse, 92, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home Chapel in Snyder with burial in Ira Cemetery, Snyder.
Visitation is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Carrol Lee Lancaster
EARLY -- Carrol Lee Lancaster, 79, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Coggin Avenue Baptist Church with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Davis
Morris Funeral Home.
Harold Eugene Owens
ABILENE -- Harold Eugene Owens, 67, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Memorial services are 1 p.m.
Monday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, under the direction of Tankersley
Funeral Home in Stamford.
William Pixton
ABILENE -- William Pixton, 61, died Monday, December 10, 2007. Arrangements are pending with ElliottHamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Matthew Lee Sanders
CISCO -- Matthew Lee Sanders, 21, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First
Baptist Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Kimbrough Funeral
Home Chapel.
Lila Pearl Scott
EASTLAND -- Lila Pearl Scott, 85, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007. Memorial services are 10 a.m.
Wednesday in Eastland Cemetery, directed by Summers-Bakker Funeral Home.
Virgil William Smith
ABILENE -- Virgil William Smith, 77, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Private services were held under
the direction of Girdner Funeral Home.
Conova (Cagle) Weaver
SIPE SPRINGS -- Conova (Cagle) Weaver, 92, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. today at
Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Rising Star with burial in Sipe Springs, Comanche County.
William Monroe Willhelm
BRECKENRIDGE -- William Monroe Willhelm, 77, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Graveside services are 2
p.m. Wednesday in Eastland Cemetery, directed by Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.
Naomi Winters
ABILENE -- Naomi Winters, 75, died Monday, December 10, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at ElliottHamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Highway 277 South, with burial in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Obits for Wednesday December 12, 2007
Mildred M. Allen
Albany - Mildred M. Allen, 88, of Albany, Texas, died December 10, 2007, in an Albany Nursing Home. She was born December 10,
1919, in Avoca, Texas.
She married Wimer Wilford Allen on December 27, 1937, he preceded her in death, October 14, 1977.
Mrs. Allen owned and operated Mildred Fabric Shop in Albany for 37 years. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two daughters Joanna Parrott and husband, Bob of Lubbock, and Ginger Mangum Lucky and husband, Tim of
Eastland. 8 grand children and 9 great grandchildren and one great great.
She was preceded in death by one son, Will Allen and two brothers, Gene Nelson and Leonard Nelson.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday December 13, 2007, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Rick Serena officiating. Interment
following at the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home.
James (Jim) Ballard
Coleman - James (Jim) Ballard, age 85, of Coleman, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral
service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 14, in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Ballard officiating and assisted by Rev.
Bill Schoneman. Burial will follow in the Brown Ranch Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
James (Jim) Ballard was born May 8, 1922, in Fisk, Coleman County, Texas, a son of Chester Newton Ballard, Sr. and Etta A. Frazier
Ballard. He grew up in Coleman County and graduated from Mozelle High School. From 1942-1946 he served his country in the United
States Army. Jim moved to Pasadena, Texas, in 1950 where he worked for Champion International, retiring in 1987. After his
retirement, he moved to Coleman and had lived here since that time. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and a regular for
breakfast at Owl Drug Store six mornings a week.
Survivors include six sisters, Melba Wesson of Brownwood, Allene Cope of Coleman, Aleta Trigg and husband James of Corpus
Christi, Clara Row and husband Buck of Midland, Jean Groze of Fort Worth, Joan Stanton and husband Don of Silsbee; three brothers,
Rev. Bill Ballard and wife Barbara of Big Spring, Chester Ballard of Brownwood and Wiley Ballard and wife Carol of Midland; numerous
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester N. Ballard, Sr. and Etta Frazier Ballard; one brother, Courtney Ballard; two sisters,
Roseleen Metts and Mary Williams.
Family visitation will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Loaves and Fishes, P. O. Box 105, Coleman, Texas 76834.
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Alpha Geraldine "Gerry" Barnett
Clyde - Alpha Geraldine "Gerry" (Nanny) Barnett, 74, of Clyde died Sunday at a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, December 13, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Clyde with Pastor Bryan Cauthen officiating. Burial will follow in the Clyde
Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
Gerry was born May 16, 1933, in Winters, Texas, to Ralph Elmo and Verma Alpha (Hagar) Briley. She graduated from Abilene High
School. She married Jesse Barnett on December 31, 1949, in Abilene. They moved to Clyde from Abilene in 1975. Gerry was the
Cadet Sponsor of the Capers Drill Team at Hardin-Simmons University. She also worked at Mott's variety store in Clyde for several
years. She was a homemaker and a member of Minter Lane Church of Christ in Abilene.
Survivors include her husband, Jesse of Clyde; two sons, Wayne Barnett and wife Janet of Abilene and Rickie Barnett and wife Victoria
of Pahrump, Nevada; three daughters, Diane Riddle and husband Ron of Clyde, Rhonda Joeris and husband John of Winters and Kelly
Nigar and husband Mike, also of Clyde; one brother, Larry Don Briley and wife Barbara of Odessa; seventeen grandchildren, eleven
great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Shawn Martin Joeris.
Visitation will be from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Gerlene (Gerry) Rushing Haines
Houston - Gerlene (Gerry) Rushing Haines, 86, formerly of Abilene, died Dec. 11, 2007, in Houston.
Gerry was born in Hawley, Texas, and married, J.C. Haines in 1942. They moved to Abilene in 1951 where he started his own Real
Estate Company. Mrs. Haines had helped her husband several years in his Real Estate business which was located at 1257 N.
Mockingbird Lane. She had her Real Estate License, and later assisted him when he owned a Mobile Home Park on FM 600.
Prior to moving to Houston, Gerry was a member of the Rose Park Senior Citizens in Abilene and did volunteer work there. She was a
member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church.
Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Survivors include a sister, Happy Early of Hawley; a son, J.C. Haines and wife,
Diana, of Houston; a daughter, Diane Bray and husband, Rodney, of Houston; and four grandchildren, Jeremy Haines, John Michael
Haines and wife, Alison, Gregory Bray and wife, Ewy, Tim Bray and wife, Pam.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. There will be a private graveside
service on Thursday in Elmwood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name can be made to Alzheimer's Research c/o Alzheimer's Association, North Central Texas
Chapter, 301 S. Pioneer Dr., Suite 105, Abilene, TX 79605.
William "Bill" Edward Pixton
Abilene - William "Bill" Edward Pixton, 61, died Monday, December 10, 2007, at an Abilene medical center.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory.
Born in Akron, Ohio, on April 27, 1946, Bill was the son of Helen Janie and Robert Pixton. He served in the U.S. Army Special Forces
during the Vietnam War. He moved from Florida to Abilene in October, 2005. Bill was a Baptist.
His parents preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Briley Pixton of Abilene; son, Billy Pixton of St. Petersburg, Florida; daughter, Teresa Pixton of
Oklahoma; stepson, Brice Gathright of Princeton, Texas; stepdaughter, Brandy Decker of Frisco, Texas; brothers, Walter Pixton and
Bob Pixton of Florida; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604.
Louis Nathaniel Sines
Clyde - Louis Nathaniel Sines, 86, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2007, at an Abilene medical facility.
Louis was born June 11, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, to Raymond Sines and Vida (Stone) Sines. As a young man, in high school and
college, he was an accomplished musician who formed his own dance band, playing at Colorado ski resorts and various radio stations.
He attended Elmhurst College in Illinois and graduated from IIT with a degree in chemical engineering. On June 5, 1943, he married
Lois Johnston, and they had four children. After a successful career working for the United States Army in Buffalo, New York and Joliet,
Illinois, the Sines' bought a farm in Mermet, Illinois, where they farmed for over 25 years. Upon retirement from farming, Louis and Lois
moved to Clyde, Texas.
Louis was a 50-year Mason and served in Lodge #660 in Grandchain, Illinois, as well as in Lodge #1056 in Clyde, Texas.
Louis is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Vida Sines, a brother, Frederick, and a grandson, Jeffrey Kimbrell.
He is survived by his wife, Lois, his sons, Raymond, Richard and his daughter, Diane Harris, all of Clyde, Texas and his daughter Linda
Kimbrell of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by two sisters, Wanda Hepler of Cameron Park, California and Patricia Burke of Blue
Eye, Missouri; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Masonic memorial services will be held at a pending date at West Olive, Michigan.
Naomi "Na" Winters
Abilene - Naomi "Na" Winters, 75, died Monday, December 10, 2007, at an Abilene medical center.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South, officiated by Rev. H. B. Terry, Jr.
Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The daughter of Tip and Mildred Walker, Na was born on November 4, 1932, in Abilene, Texas, graduating from Abilene High School in
1950. She continued her education at Draughn's Business College. Shortly after completing her courses, she was employed by
Bethlehem Steel. Na became the first female store manager in the history of Bethlehem Steel and the oilfield supply industry. She
relocated to New Mexico, retiring in 1994 after 40 years of service.
Na was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church in Abilene and a Life Member of the Abilene Women's Bowling Association
(AWBA). After serving numerous terms as president of the AWBA, her relocation to New Mexico kept her from continuing her
involvement. Upon her return to Abilene, she was re-elected as the AWBA president where she continued to be involved for several
years.
Her parents and several aunts and uncles preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Tindall and husband, Jimmy, D'Ann Giddings and husband, Robert, all of Abilene;
grandchildren, Stephanie McCarty, Brian Tindall, Weston Giddings and Colton Giddings; and great-grandchildren, Micah and McKenzi
McCarty. Na is also survived by a sister, Jean Jones, and a brother, Curtis Walker,Jr., both of Abilene.
Memorials donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Death Notices 12.12.07 Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Connie Carson
MERKEL -- Connie Carson, 83, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at First
Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Starbuck Funeral Home.
Mattie Amanda 'Janie' Davis
COLEMAN -- Mattie Amanda "Janie" Davis, 73, died Tuesday. Services are pending with Stevens Funeral
Home.
Marie Elizabeth Hennig
ROWENA -- Marie Elizabeth Hennig, 79, died Monday, December 10, 2007. Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m.
today at Lange Funeral Home Chapel in Ballinger with visitation following. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday
at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Anita Quirino
BALLINGER -- Anita Quirino, 83, died Monday, December 10, 2007. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ballinger. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic
Church with burial in Latin American Cemetery under the direction of Lange Funeral Home.
Billye Ruth Rice
DE LEON -- Billye Ruth Rice, 76, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First
United Methodist Church in De Leon.
Obits for Thursday December 13, 2007
Buster Brown
Gorman - Buster Brown, 92, of Gorman passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007, in the Comanche County Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Gorman with Rev. Barry Schahn officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn
Cemetery.
Mr. Brown was born on May 26, 1915, in Alvord, Texas. He married Louise Dillard on June 14, 1941, in Brownwood. She preceded him
in death on February 26, 2005. Mr. Brown retired from the railroad in 1977 after 46 years of service. He was a member of the Gorman
Masonic Lodge and the First Baptists Church.
Survivors include: daughter, Janice Grice and husband, Max, of Brownfield; two grandchildren, Jeff Grice and wife, Melanie of Keller,
TX; Tisha Grice of Stephenville and three great grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church in Gorman or the First Baptist Church in Brownfield.
Connie Carson
Merkel - Connie Carson, 83, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007, in a local hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Merkel First
Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy Griffith officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home.
Connie was born January 11, 1924, in Haskell to William Clarence and Virgie Antoinette Curry Norton. She was raised on a farm near
Haskell along with three sisters and a brother. Since this was during the Great Depression, she worked hard and learned how to be
resourceful, traits that stayed with her all her life. After graduating from Haskell High School in 1942, Connie went to work for the local
draft board at the county courthouse. After the war, she moved to Abilene and landed a job at Taylor County Clerk's Office. Connie met
Herman Carson on a blind date in 1946. Herman was just home from serving in Europe during the war. He owned and operated the
family's grocery store in Merkel. They married March 6, 1948. They raised two sons while staying in the grocery business for over 40
years. Herman preceded her in death October 14, 2000. Connie was a member of the First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.
She enjoyed camping and fishing during vacations to Colorado. Connie took great pride in harvesting a sizable pecan crop each year
from trees in her yard. Most of the shelled pecans she then gave to family and friends. Connie loved to sew and to cook. She
particularly liked to cook for a crowd during the holidays. Connie really excelled as a grandmother. Her two granddaughters were a real
joy in her life. She loved her family and friends and always wanted to help others. Connie was a very dear and special lady, and will be
greatly missed.
Survivors include two sons, Paul Carson and wife Beth of Woodinville, WA, Tom Carson and wife Cle Juan of Merkel; one sister,
Mildred Faust and husband Fletcher of Longview; two granddaughters, Candice Dunagin and husband Bo of Abilene, Cristen Martin
and husband Josh of Abilene; two great-grandchildren, Bentley and Chaney Dunagin of Abilene.
Memorials may be made to Merkel Cemetery Association, 201 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536 or to Hendrick Hospice Care, P. O. Box
1922, Abilene, TX 79604.
Kyge C. Edmonds
Garland - Kyge C. Edmonds, age 61 of Garland, Texas, passed away December 6, 2007, after a long struggle with Multiple Myeloma.
He was born April 12, 1946, in Lubbock, Texas, to Kyger and Zoma Edmonds. Kyge served his country in the U.S. Army and the Dallas
Police Department for 31 years, retiring as Detective on the FBI Violent Crime Task Force.
He is survived by his wife: Shelia Edmonds of Garland, Texas; son: Kyge Edmonds of Denton, Texas; daughter: Kyla Eppler and
husband Terry of Lewisville, Texas; sister: Edwena Fitzgerald of Longview, Texas; and his parrot Gilbert. He was preceded in death by
his parents.
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2007, at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rowlett Chapel with Dr. Aubrey
Patterson officiating. Internment will follow in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Assist
the Officers, c/o Dallas Police Association, 1412 Griffin St., Dallas, Texas 75215 or the SPCA of Dallas.
Harold Eugene Owens
Tankersley Funeral Home
Stamford - Harold Eugene Owens, 67, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007. Memorial services will be held at the Hamil Family
Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2007, under the direction of Tankersley Funeral
Home in Stamford.
Mr. Owens was born August 20, 1940, to Maurice and Ruby Owens in Houston, Texas. He was a member of the Methodist Church and
a veteran of the United States Army. He had been a resident of the Big Country since the early 1960s and in Abilene for the past 30
years.
He is survived by three daughters, Natalie Brown and husband Ronny of Silsbee, Texas, Sharlet Rodriguez of Odessa, Texas, Melissa
Wisnieski and husband Frank of Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, 1 son, Jeff Owens of Clyde, Texas, nine grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Billy Jack Blackwell
STEPHENVILLE -- Billy Jack Blackwell, 63, a laborer, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at a local hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Lacy Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at West End Cemetery.
Visitation will be 68 p.m. today at Lacy Funeral Home.
Don Calvin Bryan
ROTAN -- Don Calvin Bryan, 60, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at his residence. Service will be 3 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 14, at Lone Wolf Cemetery.
Leroy Chew
ABILENE -- Leroy Chew, 44, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at his residence. Services will be 2:30 p.m.
Saturday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory. Burial will be in Blackwell
Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mattie Amanda (Janie) Davis
COLEMAN -- Mattie Amanda (Janie) Davis, age 74, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at her residence. Funeral
services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Burkett
Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Ann Lee Geer
STEVENVILLE -- Ann Lee Greer, 86, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at a local hospital. Services are pending at
Lacy Funeral Home.
Dixie Hood
ABILENE -- Dixie Hood, 95, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec.
14, at Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St. A private burial will follow at Elliott-Hamil
Garden of Memories.
Mary Lynn Kaigler
HASKELL -- Mary Lynn Kaigler, 83, of Haskell, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007. A funeral service will be held 2
p.m, Saturday, Dec. 15, at First United Methodist Church in Haskell. Burial will follow at Willow Cemetery
under the direction of Holden McCauley Funeral Home, Haskell. Visitation will be held Friday 5-7 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Myrtle E. McElreath-Williams
BIG SPRING -- Myrtle E. McElreath-Williams, 95, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, in a Fort Worth nursing
home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood
Chapel, Big Spring, with her son, Rev. Weldon McElreath, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olive
Memorial Park, Big Spring. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Troy McGuire
SNYDER -- Troy McGuire, 75, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at Cogdell Memorial Hospital. Services will
be at 3 p.m. today at the Faith Baptist Church in Snyder.
Ann McKnight
BIG SPRING -- Ann McKnight, 64, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Funeral
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Myers & Smith Chapel with burial at Mt. Olive Memorial Park. The family
will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith
Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
Donalene Muhle
ROCHESTER -- Donalene Muhle, 79, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m,
Friday, Dec. 14, at First Baptist Church, Rochester. Burial will follow at Rochester Cemetery, under the
direction of Smith Funeral Home, Rochester. Visitation will be today 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ermanell Gay Peacock
DUBLIN -- Ermanell Gay Peacock, 91, died Monday, Dec. 10, at the Cottonwood Community of Erath Co.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the Cottonwood Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the
Cottonwood Cemetery. Visitation is today from 6-8 p.m.
Larry Gene Shields
BROWNWOOD -- Services for Larry Gene Shields, 61, of Brownwood will be at 11 a.m. today at Coggin
Avenue Baptist Church with Bill Allen, Rick Cavitt and Tim Skaggs officiating. Interment will follow with
military honors in Eastlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home of Brownwood.
John David Smith
DUBLIN -- John David Smith, 20, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at Harris Methodist Erath County Hospital in
Stephenville. Services are 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at
Proctor Cemetery in Comanche.
Leroy Chew
Abilene - Leroy Chew, 44, of Abilene, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, with Rev. Steven Parker
officiating. Burial will follow in Blackwell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The son of Jane (Gardner) and Elvin Roy Chew, Leroy was born on February 7, 1963, in Sweetwater, Texas, and was a lifelong
resident of Abilene. He was a rancher and parts manager for Lawrence Hall in Abilene and Anson. He loved team roping and his dog,
Chigger. Leroy was a member of Cowboy Church in Clyde.
Survivors include his father, Elvin Chew, and mother, Jane Chew, of Abilene; a son, Coy Chew of Abilene; a daughter, Codi Chew of
Abilene; a grandchild, Kaydnz; a sister, Debbie Cowart and husband, Richard, of Abilene; and a niece, Brittany Cowart of Abilene.
Ruby Lee Coddington
Abilene - Ruby Lee Coddington, 92, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007, in Abilene. Her graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m.
on Friday at Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 HWY 277 South.
Mrs. Coddington was born on July 11, 1915, in Bowie County near Texarkana the daughter of Albert Woodson Bryant and Ruthie Ann
Goff Bryant. She was an active Jehovah's Witness for over 50 years.
Survivors include one son, Aubrey E. Locke of Abilene; one daughter, Margaret D. Mulkey of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and one
brother, George Bryant of Paris, Texas.
Ruby was preceded in death by one son, Thomas E. Locke; two husbands, Johnnie Thomas Locke and John R. Coddington; and her
siblings, Melvin, Mack, Pearl, Grace, Beatrice, Mamie and Vetral Bryant.
Harvey P. Cowley
Edwards Funeral Home Eastland
Eastland - Harvey P. Cowley, age 89 of Eastland, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007, in Eastland.
A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the First United Methodist Church in Eastland. Entombment will follow in Rolling Green
Cemetery in Camp Hill Pennsylvania.
Harvey was born in Cornwell Heights Pa. October 15, 1918. He earned a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was an associate of
Harvey, Barnett & Cowley Associates in Harrisburg, Pa., for 40 years. He married Ruth Bender in North Hampton Pa. June 26, 1943.
He was elected as Tax Collector for Camp Hill Pa. for 7 years, Camp Hill School Board, Tri County Child Guidance Board, President of
the Civil Service Commission, State of Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commissioner, received Pennsylvania State Citation for
Volunteerism.
He was a Mason, receiving his first three degrees in the William S. Snyder Lodge serving as Past Master. A Past Commander and Life
Member of Pilgrim Commandry Knights Templar, Zembro Temple of the Shrine, Perseverance Royal Arch Chapter, President of the
Harrisburg Masonic School of Instruction.
A Member of the First United Methodist Church in Eastland.
Survived by; Wife Ruth Cowley of Eastland Texas; Son H. Paul Cowley and wife Robin of Oakland California; Daughter Corrie Cowley
and Husband Gary Ford of Eastland; Grandchildren: Elyssa, James and Anna Ford.
Claude Joseph Hearn
Edwards Funeral Home, Ranger
Eastland - Claude Joseph Hearn won the victory December 12, 2007m in Eastland at the age of 92. Services will be Saturday
December 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Daugherty Street Church of Christ in Eastland with burial following in Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger,
Texas. Visitation will be Friday evening at the funeral home in Ranger from 6-8 p.m.
Claude was born in the Carbon community to Hardy O and Anna (White) Hearn on May 19, 1915. In 1926 his family moved to a farm
near Yellow Mound. He lived and worked on the farm until he married Mary Louise Ervin on April 11, 1941. In 1950 he moved with his
wife and daughters to Big Spring, Texas, where he worked for Gulf Oil. He later moved to Odessa where he continued to work for Gulf
until his retirement. After retiring he returned to the family farm in Eastland County where he enjoyed raising cattle. His greatest joy,
however, cam from visits with his grandchildren. Claude and Mary Louise were members of the Daugherty Street Church on Christ in
Eastland, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters; Vida Reese, Opal Hearn, Inez Cogburn, Mary Heitschmidt, and Joy Trout.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise, daughters, Linda Kay Heard and husband Robert, Mary Goodner and husband Bob,
grandchildren, Chris Heard and wife Rene, Phillip Hearn and wife Christina, Amelia Emery and husband Jeff, David Goodner, Daniel
Goodner, and wife Melissa, and Allen Goodner and wife Samantha, great-grandchildren, Nathan and Nicholas Heard, Regan Hearn
and mother Sandra Thornhill, Zachary Hearn and mother Melissa Anderson, Mary Hannah, Ethan, and Eleanor Emery, Sean Gabriel
Goodner, and two step great-granddaughters Peyton Davis and Mackenzie Hudson.
He is also survived by on sister, Loma Faye Becker and husband Harry, Brother in law Earl Trout and wife Niles, nieces pat Reed,
Anna Wilkins and husband Charles, Vivian Wood and husband Randy, and Tamara Slezia, nephews Robin Peacock and wife DeLaris,
Terry Trout and wife R'Jana, and several grand nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Hendrick Hospice for their assistance and the staff of Eastland Healthcare for the loving care they provided
during the time he was a resident. We especially thank Dr. Sandy Hazelip who loved and cared for Claude for 25 years and stood by
his bedside as the won his victory.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Eastland Healthcare, 1405 W. Commerce, Eastland, TX 76448, or to Fosters Home for
Children, 1794 N Graham St, Stephenville, TX 76401.
Edwards Funeral Home
Ranger, Texas
Mary Lynn Kaigler
Haskell - Mary Lynn Kaigler, 83, of Haskell, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007. A Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday,
December 15, 2007, at First United Methodist Church, Haskell with Rev. Tom Long officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Cemetery,
under the direction of Holden McCauley Funeral Home, Haskell. Visitation will be held Friday 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mary was born October 23, 1924 in Waco, the daughter of the late Herbert Homesley and Lennie Wiseman Homesley. She married
Thomas Kaigler December 8, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas. She was a decorating consultant for Sherwin Williams in Midland and Austin
from 1966 until she moved to Haskell in 1983. Mary was the 2001-2002, President of the Mesquite District of Texas Federated Womans
Club, a member of the Progressive Study Club and a member of the Texas Press Association. In July of 1997 Mary became the editor
for the Haskell Free Press. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church, Haskell.
She is survived by her husband Thomas Kaigler of Haskell, daughter, Karen Kaigler Walker and husband Bud of Altadena, California,
brother, Jack Homesley of Dallas, sister-in-law Frances Kemp of Lubbock and many nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ralph Homesley. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist
Church, 201 North Avenue F, Haskell, Texas 79521.
Rhoda A. Anderson
Stephenville -- Rhoda A. Anderson, 102, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Graveside services will be 11 a.m.
Saturday at Gardens of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Stephenville Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8
Maria Limones Caballero
Sweetwater -- Maria Limones Caballero, 84, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Prayer service will be Saturday at 7
p.m. at McCoy Chapel of Memories. Funeral Service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at McCoy chapel of Memories.
Leroy Chew
Abilene -- Leroy Chew, 44, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at ElliottHamil funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory. Burial will follow in Blackwell Cemetery. Visitation is
6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Ruby Lee Coddington
Abilene -- Ruby Lee Coddington, 92, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. A 10:30 a.m. graveside service will be
Friday at Elmwood Memorial Park.
Harvey P. Cowley
Eastland -- Harvey P. Cowley, 89, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m.
Saturday in the First United Methodist Church in Eastland under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of
Eastland.
Sherry G. Dobbins
Ft. Smith, Arkansas -- Sherry G. Dobbins, 36, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
Edwards Funeral Home Chapel.
Ann Lee Geer
Stephenville -- Ann Lee Geer, 86, died Tuesday Dec. 11, 2007. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at New
Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church.
Claude Joseph Hearn
Eastland -- Claude Joseph Hearn, 92, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Services will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at
the Daugherty Street Church of Christ in Eastland with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger.
Robert C. "Bob" Johnson
Big Spring -- Robert C. "Bob" Johnson, 71, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Family visitation is 3-4 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home.
Emma Clara Junek
Big Spring -- Emma Clara Junek, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Services are pending with Nalley-Pickle &
Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
Mary Lynn Kaigler
Haskell -- Mary Lynn Kaigler, 83, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First United
Methodist Church, Haskell under the direction of Holden-McCauley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in
Willow Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
James Duane McDaniel
Carbon -- James Duane McDaniel, 64, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the
First Baptist Church of Carbon. Interment at Long Branch Cemetery.
Jack Millwee
Sipe Springs -- Jack Millwee, 77, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at
Sipe Springs Cemetery.
Bill NeSmith
Merkel -- Bill NeSmith, 77, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at
Zephyr Cemetery in Zephyr under the direction of Starbuck Funeral Home of Merkel. Visitation is 6:30-7:30
p.m. Friday night at the funeral home.
Sylvia Dianne Pence
Ruidoso, NM -- Sylvia Dianne Pence, 56, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Services are pending with Bailey
Funeral Home of Clyde.
Doris Walraven
Clyde -- Doris Walraven, 86, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Services are pending with North's Funeral Home,
242 Orange St, Abilene.
Obits for Saturday, December 15, 2007
Lillian Joyce Bunkley
Abilene, Texas - Lillian Joyce Bunkley, 82, of Abilene died Thursday December 13, 2007. A funeral service will be held Saturday,
December 15, at 2 p.m. at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South. Reverend Bob Gillette will be officiating.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.
Lillian Joyce Bunkley, daughter of John B. and Lelia Nanny, was the first baby born January 1, 1925 in Haskell County Texas.
She graduated from Paint Creek High School in 1943 and was named Class Poet. She briefly worked in Fort Worth in the defense
industry before returning to Paint Creek. While working at Bunkley Drug Store in Stamford, Texas, she was reacquainted with her future
husband, W. D. Bunkley, who had just returned from World War II. They married on November 27, 1946 celebrating their 61st
anniversary in 2007.
In 1947, they moved to Abilene, Texas where he established Bunkley Electric Company, Inc. with her help. They were blessed with five
children. She was a charter member of Epworth United Methodist Church, a member of the Abilene Garden Club, and Beta Sigma Phi
Service Sorority. She was a busy mother who was involved with her children in Boy Scouts, Indian Guides and Girl Scouts.
She is survived by her husband, W. D. Bunkley; sons, Garry D. Bunkley of Abilene and wife Barbara, Marcus S. Bunkley of Abilene and
wife Pauline, and Terry L. Bunkley of Abilene and wife Kathy; daughters, Kathy Gaylor of El Paso, Texas and Rena Garrett of Portales,
New Mexico and husband Alan; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to favorite charities.
Avo Lawrence Jackson
Shep, Texas - Avo Lawrence Jackson, 84, of Shep passed away Friday, December 14, 2007, at her home after a long but determined
battle with cancer.
Avo was born June 29, 1923 in Shep and lived near that community her entire life. Avo was a devoted and loving wife for 65 years, and
a caring and thoughtful friend to all. She was a wonderful mother, grandmom, and great-grandmom. She had a passion for cooking and
truly loved serving a wonderful meal for her family who she loved so dearly. She cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She taught her family how to live a Christian life and served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ throughout her life.
She was a member of the Shep Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Hershel Jackson, and one brother, Fred Lawrence.
She is survived by: two sons, Frank and wife, Charlotte of Wingate, and Lane and wife, Donna of Shep; four grandsons, Scotty and
wife, Lisa of Robert Lee, Kevin and wife, Mary of Louisville, Lenny of Longview, Danny and wife, Tracey of Shep; nine greatgrandchildren, David and Sara of Carrollton, Jake and Josh of Robert Lee, Luke and Tucker of Longview and Zach, Jeff and Emily of
Shep. One brother, Aubrey Lawrence of Rising Star; two sisters, Cadelia Crawford of Abilene and Ouida Gorr of Cisco.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2007, at the Winters Funeral Home Chapel with Norman Patton and
Lauren Garduno officiating. Burial will be in Shep Cemetery under the direction of the Winters Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are: Scotty Jackson, Kevin Jackson, Lenny Jackson, and Danny Jackson.
Bill NeSmith
Merkel - Bill NeSmith, 77, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at a local hospital. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the
Zephyr Cemetery in Zephyr with Reverend Jimmy Griffith officiating, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:30 to
7:30 p.m. Friday night at the funeral home.
Bill was born September 4, 1930, in Zephyr to Elvin "Port" and Nannie Jefferson NeSmith. He married Rosalie Fields on March 12,
1980, in Albany. Bill was a member of Merkel First Baptist Church. He was a driver for Abilene Professional Services. He was past
worshipful master and district deputy of the Merkel Masonic Lodge. Bill loved hunting, fishing and talking to people.
Survivors include his wife, Rosalie NeSmith of Merkel; four sons, Tom NeSmith and wife Linda of Blanket, Dan NeSmith and Ben
NeSmith both of Abilene, Bo NeSmith of Merkel; two daughters, Jan Wade of Abilene, Amanda NeSmith of Merkel; a step-son, Shain
Burks and wife Angie of Abilene; two step-daughters, April Burks of Oregon, Laura Lambert and husband Rob of Norman, OK; seven
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Leon NeSmith of Abilene.
Donald Stamper
Merkel, Texas - Donald Stamper, 75, went to be with Jesus Friday, December 14, 2007 at his home. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at
Builders Baptist Church (53 FM 1235 in Merkel) with Reverend Jim Mosley officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, directed by
Starbuck Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Donald was born March 13, 1932 in Hazard, KY to Arch and Thelma Landrum Stamper. He married Betty Post June 8, 1968 in
Ravenna, OH. A retired truck driver from Brazos Transportation in Rotan, Don went on to own and operate D & B Concession. He was
a long time resident of Merkel and attended Builders Baptist Church. He was also a U. S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Betty Stamper of Merkel; a daughter, Renee Conners and husband, Marvin of Katy; 2 sons, Don
Stamper and wife Teresa, Ronnie Stamper and wife Sheryl both of Merkel; 3 sisters, Kathleen Lee and Carolyn Bennett and husband
Bob, both of Ravenna, OH, Janie Littleton and husband Charles, of Ashland, OH; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; numerous
nieces and nephews; and an extended family from Builders Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Troy and Sharon Stamper; and a brother-in-law, Ray Lee.
The family would like to thank their extended family from Builders Baptist Church for their love and concern shown to Donald and his
family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, P. O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604.
Joselene "Sister" Stevens
Lubbock, Texas - Joselene "Sister" Stevens 78 of Lubbock, Texas, previously of Desdemona, Texas, passed away December 5, 2007
in Lubbock, Texas.
She was born on May 10, 1929 in Blanchard, Oklahoma to George Harvey Watkins and Retha Lambert. She attended high school in
Blanchard, OK, and college at Patton College and Seminary in Oakland, CA, where she received her Master's degree in Theology. She
married Kenneth Stevens, Jr. on November 29, 1957 in Lubbock, Texas. Mrs. Stevens was a homemaker and a former bookkeeper at
Good Housekeeping Appliance Center.
Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, John Stevens and wife, Darla, of Dublin, TX and their daughter Kristy Gandy and
husband, Larry of Sumnter, SC and their daughter Cheyanne; Jeff Stevens and wife, Michelle of Merkel, TX and their sons, Heath and
Reed Stevens; daughters, Priscilla Schulz and husband, Edwin of Lubbock, TX and their sons, Seth and Tanner Schulz of Lubbock,
TX; Pam Dunlap and husband, Jamie of Sherman, TX, their sons, Chance, Chase, Ched, and Chaney Dunlap of Sherman, TX; Paula
Abney and husband, Tony of Lubbock, TX and their son, Austin Abney of Lubbock, TX; brothers, George "Son" Watkins of Palmdale,
CA, Dale Watkins and wife, Sharee of Weatherford, Paul Watkins and wife, Judy of Lubbock; sisters, Alice Lambert of Mesquite, Betty
Kinder and husband, Leon of Mesquite, Peggy Blevins and husband, Lloyd of Lubbock, Jerri Ammons and husband, Wayne of
Lubbock, Linda Cannon and husband, Cecil of Seagoville; and ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A formal visitation was held Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 9 - 11 a.m. at White Funeral Home in Lubbock. Graveside Services were
held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 8, 2007, at the City of Lubbock Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home of Lubbock. Online condolences may be sent at
www.whitefuneralhome.com.
White Funeral Home
Lubbock, Texas
806-749-4483
Doris Walraven
Clyde - Doris Walraven, 86, of Clyde passed away Thursday, December 13, 2007. Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at North's
Memorial Chapel with Larry Hooper officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park, under the direction of North's Funeral
Home. The family will receive friends from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Friday evening at North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Doris was a dedicated Christian (became a Christian as a teenager, then kept the church nursery for about 30 years). She was the wife
of J.V. Walraven for 65 years. She was a stay-at-home mother to Jimmie, Jeanie and Jodi. Doris made every occasion fun. She loved
playing games and practical jokes. Doris was creative in many ways. She could sew beautifully, and crafted wonderful things out of
what most of us would throw away. She worked as a professional, both pioneering the way for women in the workplace during World
War II and running a home-based business.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters, and one brother.
She is survived by one son, Jim Walraven and wife Linda; two daughters; Jeanie Sherrill and husband Woody of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jodi
Carr and husband Jeff of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; three sisters, Mable Morrison of Lampasas, Texas, Pauline Wright of Haltom City,
Texas, and twin sister, Dottie Hastings of Hamlin, Texas; one brother, John Hudson of Hamlin, Texas, five grandchildren, twelve greatgrandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com.
Agnes Anderson
RULE -- Agnes Anderson, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Services are pending with Smith Funeral Home of Rule.
Alton Earl Campbell
MONTEGUT, LA -- Alton Earl Campbell, 76, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Local graveside services are 3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home of Cisco,
Texas.
Thurdore Rexford "Ted" Crumley
GOLDTHWAITE -- Thurdore Rexford "Ted" Crumley, 77, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Services are 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at the First Baptist Church with burial in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery directed by
Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. Visitation is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Dorothy Ferguson
BROWNWOOD -- Dorothy Ferguson, 84, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Services are pending with Davis-Morris
Funeral Home.
Darold Dean Floyd
SNYDER -- Darold Dean Floyd, 72, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007
at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Snyder with burial in Hillside Memorial Gardens Cemetery directed by BellCypert-Seale Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral Home.
Rosella Hill
ABILENE -- Rosella Hill, 79, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Family
Catholic Church with burial in Elmwood Memorial Park directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy
277 South. Prayer services are 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Emma Junek
BIG SPRING -- Emma Junek, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
15, 2007 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral
Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
Thelma J. Long
ABILENE -- Thelma J. Long, 89, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at
Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South with burial in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 6
p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
James Duane "Mac" McDaniel
CARBON -- James Duane "Mac" McDaniel, 64, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 15, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Carbon under the direction of the Summers-Bakker Funeral Home.
Pamela Dianne McLearen
DE LEON -- Pamela Dianne McLearen, 46, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 32007. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
15, 2007 at the Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the De Leon Cemetery.
Arvella Moore
RULE -- Arvella Moore, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Services are pending with Smith Funeral Home of
Rule.
Sylvia Dianne Pence
CLYDE = -- Sylvia Dianne Pence, 56, of Ruidoso, N.M., formerly of Clyde, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007.
Local services are 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at the Bible Baptist Church in Clyde. Graveside services are
2 p.m. at the Scranton Cemetery directed by Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Bailey
Funeral Home.
Tony Shugart
MERKEL -- Tony Shugart, 49, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Services are pending with Starbuck Funeral Home.
Corbin Wesley Vogt
ABILENE -- Corbin Wesley Vogt, infant son of Jami Paxton and Brandon Vogt, died Wednesday, Dec. 12,
2007. Arrangements are pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South.
Obits for Sunday, December 16, 2007
John L. Bowen
McCoy Funeral Home
Aspermont -- John L. Bowen, 86,went to be with his Lord Friday evening at a local care center. Funeral services will be held 11:30 am
Tuesday December 18, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Aspermont officiated by Rev. Larry Melton with burial to follow in the Aspermont
Cemetery under the care and direction of McCoy Funeral Home of Aspermont.
John was born in Daphine, Alabama and served his country during WWII as a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps. He married Iona Ogg
January 15, 1946 in Clovis, New Mexico. She preceded him in death September 19 ,1982. John was a master carpenter and did many
jobs in Stonewall County during his life.
Survivors include daughters: Bonnie Jeannene Foster and husband Bill of Carrolton, Saundra Jaunece Poe and husband Ed of
Florence, Alabama, Phyllis Sunday of Aspermont, Judy Ann Trussell and husband Charlie of Grand Saline, one sister-in-law Irene
White of Aspermont, twenty two grandchildren, thirty two great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren.
John was also preceded in death by one son, Richard (Rick) Bowen, daughter Sue Lipham, two son in laws Roy Sunday & LeRoy
Lipham, and three grandsons.
Joe W. Bowman
Hillside Funeral Home
Wichita, Kansas -- Joe W. Bowman, 54, welder and roofer, passed away Dec. 13, 2007.
Visitation 1 - 6 p.m. Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday, both at Hillside Funeral Home East. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery,
47th and Hoover Road.
Survivors: companion, Mary Brown; daughters: Christina and Monica; mother: Lois Chalk; brother: Randy; sisters: Donna, Melba, Gail
and Darla.
Memorials may be given to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S Market, Wichita 67202.
Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita, Kansas
316-682-5575
Dorothy Ferguson
Brownwood, Texas -- Funeral services for Dorothy Ferguson, age 84, of Brownwood will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 17, 2007 in
the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gary Torian officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Park. The family will
receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00.
Mrs. Ferguson passed from this life at her home on Friday, December 14, 2007.
She was born on October 23, 1923 in Liverpool, England to Robert and Jesse Sephton. While working in a movie theater in Liverpool,
she met Edwin Ferguson, a U.S. soldier stationed in England during World War II. They married on July 10, 1943 in Liverpool. At the
end of the war, Edwin brought Dorothy to Brownwood where they have resided since 1946.
Dorothy worked in Food Service at Brownwood High School for 32 years where she always had a smile and encouraging words for the
students. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 64 years, Edwin Ferguson of Brownwood, three daughters, Patricia Johle and husband Roger of
Belton, Jean Rich of Austin and Betty Garner and husband Britt of Abilene, a son Jimmy Ferguson and wife Vicki of Brownwood, eleven
grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and a brother, Stanley Sephton and wife Jaci.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Marion and a brother, Bobby.
The family requests memorials be made to Central United Methodist Church, 1501 2 nd ST, Brownwood 76801 or to the Heart of Texas
Ostomy Support Group, c/o Joan Countess, 3004 Ave. K, Brownwood 76801.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mem.com.
Davis-Morris Funeral Home
800 Center Ave.
Brownwood TX 76801
325-646-5555
Rosella Hill
Abilene -- Rosella Hill, 79, died Thursday, December 13, 2007, at her residence in Abilene.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Ruben Covos officiathing. Burial will be in
Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy 277 South. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday
at the funeral home.
Rosella was born July 15, 1928 to Rose {Husemann} and John Albracht in Nazareth, Texas. She married Lt. Col. Harry Hill. Rosella
was founder of Abilene Uniform Center. She worked for Hendrick Medical Center in the Obstetrics Unit for numerous years as a
registered nurse. Rosie was a volunteer at St. Vincent De Paul Society and for Meals-on-Wheels. Rosie was a homemaker who loved
to spend time with her family and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rose Albracht, along with ten brothers and sisters; her husband, Lt. Col. Harry
Hill {June 6, 2005}; and a son, Steven Hill {February 1, 1982}.
Survivors include three sons, Jeff Hill of Tampa, Florida, John Hill of Grapevine, Texas, and Mike Hill and wife, Meredith of Abilene,
Texas; two daughters, Marilyn Downen and husband, Perry, of Cummins, Georgia and Susan Byrd and husband, Bobby, of Abilene; a
brother, Jerry Albracht of Amarillo, Texas; a sister, Emelene Kriegshauser of Hereford, Texas; and six grandchildren, Aaron Byrd and
wife, Grace, of Houston, Texas, Sarah Ashley Hunt and husband, Nelson, of Washington, D.C., Chris Hill of Tampa, Florida, Erin Hill of
Tampa, Florida, Steven Hill of Grapevine, and Abbey Hill of Abilene.
Memorials may be sent to St. Vincent De Paul Society, 1241 Walnut Street, Abilene, Texas 79601 or Hendrick Hospice Care, P. O. Box
1922, Abilene, Texas 79608.
Thelma J. Long
Abilene, Texas -- Thelma J. Long, 89, died Friday, December 14, 2007, at an Abilene medical center.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South with Pastor Jeff Reid officiating. Burial
will be in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at a visitation from 4 to 6 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Long was born September 2, 1918 in Miami County, Kansas. Her parents were Lewis Joseph and Estella Pearl McColly. Mrs.
Long grew up in Kansas and graduated from Paola, Kansas High School. She married Chester Paul Long on March 9, 1938. They
moved to Abilene, Texas May 31st, 1947. They were members of University Baptist Church. Mrs. Long retired from Abilene
Independent School District August 31, 1987, with 28 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband on December 28, 1982. Mrs. Long was also preceded in death by her parents; two
brothers; five sisters; and a great-grandson.
Survivors include four children - one son, Phil N. Long of Richardson, Texas; three daughters, Loretta C. Barnes of Euless, Texas, Gail
A. Barnes of Houston, Texas, Teresa and Dalton Agnew of Abilene; three grandsons, Glen D. Long, Christopher S. Agnew, and
Brandon L. Agnew; six granddaughters, Carol R. Brandt, Kimberly A. Hall, Jennifer K. Perkins, Dianna G. Barnes, Elke M. Baker, and
Debbie L. Fields; also, fifteen great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Arvella Hargrove Moore
McCauley-Robison Funeral Home
Rule, Texas -- Arvella Hargrove Moore, 79, of Rule, passed away December 13, 2007.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 16, 2007, at First Baptist Church in Rule, with Bro. John Greeson
officiating and Russell Stanley assisting. Burial will follow at the Rule Cemetery, under the direction of McCauley Robison Funeral
Home, Rule.
Arvella was born September 14, 1928 in Elbert, Texas, the daughter of the late Joseph Clebern Hargrove and Ina Mitchell Hargrove.
She married James Moore September 14, 1945 in Haskell and has been in the community since 1946. Mrs. Moore worked at Tanners
Grocery in Rule and as a sales clerk and seamstress for Heidenheimers in Haskell for twenty years. Some of her greatest joys were her
VP Gang, The Golden Girls, attending First Baptist Church in Rule, where she was a member, and above all, spending time with her
family.
She is survived by her son, Pat Moore and wife, Mary of Bertram; daughters, Marilyn Moore of Austin, Marsha Simpson and husband,
Larry of Rule, Amelia Moore and husband, Mario of Del Rio, and Emily Moore of Del Rio; sisters, Oleta Scruggs of Glen Rose, Tommy
Jean Swilling of Greencastle, Indiana, and Christine Armstrong of Olney; brothers, Vernon Hargrove of Crown Point, Indiana, and Cecil
Hargrove of Rio Vista; grandchildren, Geri Anne Crowley, Cathy Guthrie and husband Chuck, Jeff Milliman, Jennifer Milliman, David
Shipman and wife Sally, Heather Simpson, and Brad Simpson; great-grandchildren; CJ and Piper Guthrie, and Isaiah and Jacob
Shipman.
Arvella was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ina Hargrove, husband James Moore, brothers; Gaylon and Carroll
Hargrove and sister Maudine Frierson.
Tony Shugart
Sweetwater -- Tony Shugart, 49, formerly of Merkel, died Friday, December 14, 2007 in San Angelo. Services will be 10:00 a.m.
Monday at Merkel First Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy Griffith officiating. Burial will be in White Church Cemetery in Taylor
County, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Tony was born July 16, 1958 in Merkel to Duane and Emma Lois Heatly Shugart. He attended Merkel High School and Southwest
Texas State University. Tony was a Baptist and a U. S. Navy veteran. He worked for Identitec Signs and for Southern Stud Weld in
Irving. Currently he worked for a pharmaceutical supply company. He restored cars and motorcycles and loved to water ski. He loved
providing for Ashley and Amber. There was life's way then there was Tony's way, and he never met a stranger.
Survivors include his son, Ashley Shugart and wife Tammy of Arlington; his daughter, Amber Shugart of Austin; his mother, Emma Lois
Watson and husband Dwayne; two brothers, Steve Shugart of Fort Davis, Brad Shugart and wife Robin of Merkel; one sister, Lisa Miller
and husband Van of Keller; three nieces, Shiloh, Brooke and Haley; and a nephew, Lance.
He was preceded in death by his father, Duane Shugart.
Adela Henrietta Nierdieck Teichelman
Sagerton, Texas -- Adela Nierdieck Teichelman, 87, of Sagerton, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2007, at her home. Funeral
services will be 10:00 AM on Monday, December 17, 2007, at Faith Lutheran Church in Sagerton with Reverend Curtis Baker and
grandson Mickey Nierdieck officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Stamford directed by Tankersley Funeral
Home. The family will be receiving friends from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at the funeral home.
Adela was born on May 15, 1920 in Caldwell, Texas to Clemmens and Emma Bredthauer. She married Herbert Nierdieck on March 21,
1941. Herbert passed away on April 3, 1983. She married Eugene Teichelman on June 19, 1992. Adela was a member of Faith
Lutheran Church in Sagerton. She enjoyed and loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved life and lived it to its fullest.
She is survived by: her husband, Eugene Teichelman of Sagerton; one daughter, Joy Cook and husband, Tommy of Houston; sons,
Tommy Nierdieck of College Station and Roy Nierdieck of Houston; daughter, Melissa Greenwood and husband, Dickie of Abilene;
stepsons, Larry Teichelman and wife, Sara of Abilene and Billy Teichelman and wife, Kellye of Stamford; brothers, Alvin Bredthauer of
Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Walter Bredthauer and wife, Alene of Haskell; one sister, Irene Bortz and husband, Awalk of Houston; many
grandchildren and great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
In addition to Herbert, she was preceded in death by her brothers Alfred Bredthauer and Ernest Bredthauer, one sister Lenora
Kokomore and stepdaughter Terri Hubbard.
The family requests that memorials be made to Faith Lutheran Church - 2308 Hwy. 283 Sagerton, Texas 79547.
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Louise Craig Bledsoe
Abilene, Texas - Louise Craig Bledsoe, of Abilene, died Sunday, December 16, 2007, at the age of 93. Graveside services, with Rev.
Robert C. Pelfrey officiating, will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, at Elmwood Memorial Park, in the Garden of Peace. Viewing
will be today, Monday, December 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Louise was born December 11, 1914, in Blackwell, Texas. She was a resident of the Abilene area most of her life. Louise was a
homemaker and a charter member of Elmwood West United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. J. Bledsoe, in May of 1968.
Louise is survived by: three sons, Don Bledsoe and his wife Jo, of Abilene, Lee Bledsoe and his wife Eidie, also of Abilene, and Joe
Johnson and his wife Jo Ann, of Dallas. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made in Louise Bledsoe's honor to Sears Methodist Hospice Care, 3233 South Willis, Abilene, Texas 79605 or to
the donor's favorite charity.
Belle Hunsaker Everheart
Weathersbee Ray Funeral Home
Rotan, Texas - Celebration of life services for Belle Hunsaker Everheart will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church
of Rotan, Texas, with the Rev. Jack Dominquez and the Rev. Johnny Robertson officiating. Burial will be in the Rotan cemetery under
the direction of Weathersbee Ray Funeral Home in Rotan. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Everheart was born March 28, 1924, in Rotan to William Lee and Mae Estella Morrow. She was the youngest of nine children. She
graduated from Rotan High School and attended Mary Hardin Baylor. She married Forrest E. Hunsaker on May 16, 1942, in Victoria,
Texas. They farmed in Fisher county until his death in 1991.She married Lee E. Everheart October 18, 1999, in Rotan. She was a
homemaker and active in the First United Methodist Church of Rotan. They moved to Lubbock in 2001 and to Amarillo in 2004.
She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers, Ira Morrow, Raymond Morrow, Jessie Morrow, Ruple Morrow, Preston
Morrow and Juston Morrow and two sisters, Clara Carter and Lula Mae Crawford.
Survivors include: her husband, Lee of Amarillo; two sons, Wesley Morrow Hunsaker and wife, Cecilia of Rotan and Perry Hunsaker
and wife, Jeanie of Amarillo; one daughter, Suzanna Wilson of Childress; eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She is
also survived by a brother-in-law, Pirtle Hunsaker and wife, Norma of Cisco.
The family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Rotan, P.O. Box 337, Rotan, TX 79546.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Jeff Hunsaker, Mike Wilson, Dusty Hunsaker, Josh Wilson, Billy Burns, Jeff Vanlandingham, Brian
Carreon, and D.J. Alvarado.
Jeramy Andre Grazier
Abilene, Texas - Jeramy Andre Grazier, 22, died Friday, December 14, 2007, in Abilene.
His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 HWY 277 South, with burial following
in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Jeramy was born on March 29, 1985, in Waxahachie the son of Thomas Andre Grazier and Carolyn Dean Whitaker. He attended
school in Clyde and Waxahachie and enjoyed playing soccer. He dearly loved his kids and was known to always take up for the
underdog. He attended the First Baptist Church in Waxahachie.
Survivors include: his wife, Amanda Gaydos Grazier of Glen Rose; his children, Seth Rylee Grazier of West, Texas and Allie Elizabeth
Grazier of Glen Rose; his father, Thomas Andre Grazier of Whitney; his brother, Josh Grazier of Clyde; grandparents, Robert and
Darlene Peters of Clyde, Ann Margaret Nichols of Abilene, and Andy Meade Grazier of California; and numerous aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
His mother, Carolyn Grazier, preceded him in death in 2004.
The family would like to express appreciation to Dr. Trammell, Dr. Gary Walker and the staff of Hendrick Medical Center for their special
care.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com
Edith Laverne Nigar
Clyde, Texas - Edith Laverne Nigar, 76 of Clyde, died Friday at a local hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Southside Baptist Church with Brother Billy Sellers officiating. Burial will follow in the Clyde
Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Nigar was born March 1, 1931, in Roscoe to Levi and Eula (Long) Bennett. She attended schools at Cottonwood and Cross Plains.
She married Eddie Nigar on April 17, 1948, in Baird. They moved to Clyde from May in 1963. Mrs. Nigar was a homemaker and a
member of Southside Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Eddie of Clyde; three sons, Eddie Nigar of Sequin, Mike Nigar and wife, Kelly of Clyde and Donnie
Nigar, also of Clyde; three daughters, Vicki Stephens and husband, Dalton of Oatmeal, TX, Kathy Buster and husband, Eddie of North
Richland Hills and Sandra Buster and husband, Ronald, also of Clyde; three brothers, Weldon Bennett of Lake Brownwood, Billy
Bennett of Rockport and Jerry Bennett of Abilene; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, one daughter, Mary Torricelli, one sister, Glenda Strange, one brother, Dee Bennett and
two grandsons, Joseph Wayne and Steven Stanley Buster
Sylvia Dianne Pence
Clyde - Sylvia Dianne Pence, 56, of Ruidoso, N.M., and formerly of Clyde and Cisco, died Wednesday at her home.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Bible Baptist Church in Clyde with the Rev. Larry Hooper. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Monday at the Scranton Cemetery under direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Dianne was born January 29, 1951, in Baird to Dale and Roma (Reese) Boland. She grew up and attended Cisco High School. She
received her LVN degree from Howard County Junior College in Big Spring. She worked at nursing homes and hospitals in Midland,
Clyde and Enid, Oklahoma. She retired from nursing in 1993, after working in labor and delivery for Parkland Hospital in Dallas. She
had moved to Ruidoso from Clyde in October of 2006. She was a devout Christian and a member of the Baptist Church.
Dianne is survived by two sons, Brad Pence and wife Melissa of St. Louis, MO and Jason Pence of Willow Park, TX; her mother Roma
Fikes Boland of Clyde; her father, Dale Boland of Lovington, NM; one brother, Dennis Boland of Clyde and five grandchildren, Dillon,
Reid, Emma, Grayson and Drew Pence.
Gene Shackelford Jr.DeBerry Funeral Directors
Denton, Texas - Gene Shackelford, Jr., 59, loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend and coach, passed away December
15, 2007, in Denton.
He was born January 10, 1948, in Knox City, Texas, to Gene Shackelford Sr. and Billie Maurine Hill Shackelford. He graduated from
Stamford High School in Stamford, Texas and received his Bachelors of Business Administrators degrees in Economics and Business
Administration from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, and received a Masters of Education degree in Supervision from Texas
Woman's University in 1983. He was a life member of the Texas High School Coaches Association; a lifetime member and Director of
The Old-Timers Cowboys Association of the Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford, Texas; Past member and officer of the Gorman's
Lion's Clubp; 1977 Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football Selection Committee; and 1983 Class AA Football State
Champion Coach with an undefeated season. In 2001, he received the Mirabear B. Lamar Award of Excellence from the Masonic
Lodge #716 in Gorman. In 2003, he was given a Honorary Life Membership to the Texas Association of School Administrators. He
touched the lives of many coaches, teachers, school administrators, students, athletes, FFA and 4H members.
He married Marsha Lynn Royall on June 6, 1969, in Stamford, Texas. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Denton.
Visitation will be Monday, December 17, 2007, from 7 - 8 p.m. at the DeBerry Funeral Directors. Services will be Tuesday, December
18, 2007, at 10 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Denton with Reverend Steve Nilmeier officiating.
Pallbearers will be David Gage, Bruce Larance, Bill Reed, Jerrell Burleson, Danny Bellah, Norman Waters, Joe G. Cartwright and Brad
Keck. Honorary pallbearers will be, John Langsford and Mike Terry.
Viewing will be Wednesday from 8 a.m. until noon at Kinney - Underwood Funeral Home in Stamford, Texas. Graveside services will be
at 2 p.m. in the Johnson Cemetery in Munday, Texas.
He is survived by: his wife, Marsha of Denton; his daughters, Stacie Leah and husband, Josh Stegman of Wylie, Texas, and Jennifer
Ann and husband, Blake Guthery of Early, Texas; his son, Kelly Dale and wife, Margaret Shackelford of Bowie, Texas; father, Gene
Shackelford of Stamford, Texas and his sister, Vickie Maurine Jones of Hawley, Texas; and 4 Grandchildren, Carter and Davis
Shackelford, and Zachary and Mackenzie Stegman.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bille Shackelford on January 16, 2002.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Denton, Texas
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Carl Coleman
Big Spring, Texas - Carl Coleman, 94, of Big Spring, died on Monday, December 17, 2007, in a local nursing home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at the Nalley - Pickle and Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rick
Cunningham, minister of 14th and Main Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
He was born on November 7, 1913, in Philcampbell, Alabama and married Maxine Smith on December 24, 1939, in Big Spring, Texas.
Carl played football at Abilene Christian College and was captain of the team in 1938. He came to Big Spring in 1939 as an Assistant
Coach and then moved away for ten years coaching in Andrews, McCamey, Stamford, and Pecos, returning to Big Spring in 1949 as
Head Coach and Athletic Director. He served in this capacity until 1955 when he joined his father-in-law in Smith and Coleman Oil
Company. He bought the business from him and owned and operated it until he sold it in 1982. Carl also farmed for many years. He
was a member of 14th and Main Church of Christ having served as a deacon for over 20 years. He was honored at Abilene Christian
University by being named to the Hall of Fame and also had an athletic meeting room named after him. He also was honored by being
inducted into the Big Spring High School Hall of Fame. While he was coaching he served as a director of the Texas High School
Coaches Association for two years.
Survivors include: his wife, Maxine Coleman of Big Spring; three daughters, Kay Wilson, Sue Lane and her husband, Kenneth, all of Big
Spring, Gayle Butts and her husband, Howard of Midland; seven grandchildren, D'Carlon Mata of Big Spring, Tony Lane of Abilene,
Wendi Jenkins and her husband, Richard of Big Spring, Kenye Kay Tranum and her husband, Derek, Devin Butts, Britton Butts, and
Brennan Butts all of Midland; nine great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Natalie Peurifoy and Eadie Faulkner; and a number of nieces
and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dolores Gonzales and Eliseo Torres.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Elizabeth Coleman; and nine brothers and sisters.
The family suggests memorials be made to the 14th and Main Church of Christ Youth Group, 1401 Main Street, Big Spring, Texas
79720 or to Home Hospice, 111 East 7th Street, Big Spring, Texas 79720.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley - Pickle and Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Big Spring.
Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
Milburn A. Doshier
Tye, Texas - Milburn A. Doshier, 75 of Tye, died Saturday, December 15, 2007, at his home.
Chapel services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 19, at Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St. with Rev. Mike
Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Tye Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Milburn was born on December 9, 1923, in Oklahoma City, OK, the son of the late Woodrow and Roma (Jones) Doshier. He made
Abilene his home for more than 40 years, working for Gypsum Transport as a truck driver. He enjoyed traveling, playing the guitar and
country music.
Hs is survived by: three step-daughters and their husbands, Debby and Chip Owens of Tuscola, Kelly and Jay Claxton of Oakridge, TN
and Lauri and Craig Heikkinen of Ogema, WI; six grandchildren, Amy Sprague and Jessica Lopez of Dayton, OH, Kimberly Stephens of
Abilene, Chelsea Howard of Williamsburg, KY, Samantha and Casey Heikkinen of Ogema, WI; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Betty, in 2003.
Lillie May Farley
Richmond, Texas - Lillie May Farley passed away peacefully on December 15, 2007, in Richmond, Texas.
She was born the oldest daughter of Arthur Lee and Lillie Laura Reid on May 18, 1912, in Proctor (Comanche County), Texas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John William (J.W.) Farley and her brother, Raymond H. Reid.
Lillie May is survived by three sons: John Terry Farley and wife, Kim of Richmond; Arthur Reid Farley and wife, Jane of Hitchcock; and
Joseph Lee Farley and wife, Christie of Itasca. She is also survived by her sister, Jeanette Ledbetter of Brownwood, Texas, and a niece
and nephew.
Grandchildren are: Laura Sanders and husband, Kevin; Chris Farley and wife, Peggy; Regina Girdner and husband, Kevin; Ann Farley-
Parker and husband, Dan; Jill Farley; Steven Farley and wife, Heather; Karsten Farley and wife, Christina; Derek Farley and wife,
Rachel; and Anna Farley. Great-grandchildren are: Justin and Lyndsey Sanders; Kyle, Cullen, Kelsey, and Carter Farley; Kayti and
Caleb Girdner; Drew Parker; and Hannah, Ethan, and Nathan Farley.
Lillie May graduated from high school in Dublin, Texas. She attended John Tarleton College (now Tarleton State University) in
Stephenville and completed her college education at the University of Texas in Austin, graduating with honors in 1956. She was a
member of the Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society and also was a member of the Teha Lanna Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution in Stephenville, Texas. As an elementary school teacher, she taught in Clairette, McCamey, Odessa, and Abilene, Texas.
For many years, she served as organist and pianist at the First Christian Church in Dublin, Texas.
In her retirement years, she enjoyed book club and garden club activities as well as serving as a volunteer at the Dublin Public Library.
She was a loving Mother, caring Grandmother, doting Great-Grandmother, an excellent cook, a gracious hostess, and a generous and
wonderful friend to many. She will be sorely missed.
The family wishes to acknowledge the love and care provided to their Mother in her last years by the staff of the Oak Bend Skilled
Nursing Center, Richmond, Texas.
In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, you are invited to honor Lillie May?s commitment to education by making a donation in her
memory to the John and Lillie May Farley Scholarship Fund, Office of Development, Tarleton State University, Box T-0260,
Stephenville, TX 76402.
The family will celebrate the life of Lillie May Farley on Saturday, December 22, 2007, 2 p.m. at the Dublin Liveoak Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday at Harrell Funeral Home, 112 N. Camden Dublin, Texas.
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Deborah Ruth "Debbie" Smith
Clyde, Texas - Deborah Ruth "Debbie" Smith, 51 of Clyde, died Sunday at her home.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bible Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Hooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Clyde
Debbie was born September 20, 1956, in Iraan, Texas. She grew up and attended school in Monahans. She married Ronnie Smith on
December 30, 2001 in Clyde. She came to Clyde from the Monahans/Crane area in 2001. Debbie was a homemaker and a member of
Bible Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Ronnie of Clyde; two sons, Douglas "Chip" Spurrier of Clyde and Scott Smith of Abilene; two
daughters, Amber Mayhugh and husband, Johnny of Clyde and Kasi Hagan and husband, Kevin of Clyde; her mother and step-father,
Patsy Smith and Angelo McAnally of Monahans; three brothers, Danny Barnett of Monahans, Billy Barnett of Wink and William Barnett
of Giddings; three sisters, Cindy McCall of Monahans, Lisa Davison of Brownwood and Carrie Cecil of Coleman; and four
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her father, William Joseph Barnett, Jr.
Visitation will be from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home
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Melton Harold Tarrant
McCoy Funeral Home
Roscoe, Texas - Services for Melton Harold Tarrant will be Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. in the First United Methodist
Church of Sweetwater, Texas, with the Revs. Mark Metzger and H.B. Terry officiating. Burial will be in the Clyde cemetery at 2:30 p.m.
with full Masonic rites under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at
McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater.
Mr. Tarrant was born January 19, 1924, in Callahan County, Texas, to Samuel Jesse and Florence Loveless Tarrant. He died on
December 16, 2007.
Pallbearers will be: grandsons, Scott Hallman, Gregg Hallman, Chad Stewart, and Jesse Tarrant and grandsons-in-law, Shane Tomlin,
Anthony Rodriguez and Chris Munn.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Betty; sons, Jay Tarrant, Roscoe and Bob Tarrant, of Giddings, Texas; daughters, Kay and
husband, Billy Hallman of Sweetwater, Texas and Kim and husband, Mike Mesquito, of Queen Creek, Arizona; eight grandchildren and
eight greatgrandchitdren. Other survivors include: his sister, Marjorie and husband, Gene Robertson; a special cousin, Hugh Tarrant
and many other cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of the Big Country or other organizations of the donor's choice.
Boyd Dean Vick
Lubbock, Texas - Boyd Dean Vick, 101, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away December 16, 2007, in Lubbock, Texas.
He was born on July 15, 1906 in Stephens County, Texas to Christopher Columbus Vick and Maude Todd. He attended high school at
Parks High School, graduating in 1925. He then went to Texas Tech, joining as a member of the first class at the University. Boyd
married Kathleen Reagan in 1928 in Lockney, Texas. Together, they had three children. They moved to Lubbock from Brownwood in
1996.
Boyd was a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the National Association of Retired Federal
Employees, the Good Sam Travel Club, and Meals on Wheels as a volunteer. He also supported the Ranching Heritage Center. He
was an active member at his church, Coggin Avenue Baptist Church in Brownwood.
Boyd was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away in 2004.
Those left to cherish his memory are: one son, John Ronald Vick and wife, Jeanne of Prescott, AZ; two daughters, Geraldine Foster
and husband, Marion of Houston and Joanne Cagle and husband, Bill of Lubbock; one brother, Gordon Wayne Vick of Plano; one
sister, Ila Belle Burk of Rotan; seven grandchildren, Reagan Campbell, John Cagle, Rusty Cagle, Evelyn Jannssen, Paul Foster, Holly
Carmichael, and Noel Culbertson; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at Hart Cemetery in Breckenridge, TX, with Reverend
Kenneth Staton officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Ranching Heritage Center at 3121 Fourth Street, Box 43200, Lubbock, TX 79409.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to the MICU staff at UMC and Dr. Shaffer and Dr. Pahbru for their care of Mr. Vick.
Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home of Lubbock.
Online condolences may be sent at
www.whitefuneralhome.com.
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Nola Elizabeth Willingham
Abilene, Texas - Nola Elizabeth Willingham, 83, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2007 at her home.
Funeral services, with Dr. Eddie Sharp officiating, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at University Church of Christ.
Burial will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, December 18, in the chapel
at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Born Nola Elizabeth Hebbard in Milan, KS, on December 7, 1924, Nola lived most of her life in Abilene, TX. Nola moved to Abilene after
graduating high school to attend ACC where she met and married Roy Willingham in June of 1946 after both had graduated from
Abilene Christian. They had five children: Mike, Karen, Steve, David, and Becky. Chris, a grandson raised as a son, also called her
mom.
She was preceded in death by her parents William and Mae Hebbard, her brother Wilmer Hebbard, her daughter Karen Willingham,
and a grandson Brent Willingham and her husband of 55 years, Dr. Roy Willingham.
She is survived by four children, 12 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
A lifelong member at University Church of Christ, Nola was a frequent hostess over the years, and active in church visitation and
caregroups. She could always be counted on to take widows many years junior to their doctor appointments. Her lifelong hobbies were
crossword puzzles, houseplants, and yard work, and she enjoyed them up through the last weeks of her life.
Memorials can be given to Abilene Christian University, 1600 Campus Court, ACU Station, 79699; Christian Service Center, 901
Mesquite, Abilene, Texas 79601; or to the Abilene State School, 2501 Maple, Abilene, Texas 79602.
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Ann Thornton Blue
Mingus, Texas - Ann Thornton Blue, 96, died at 1:26 a.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2007, in a Granbury nursing home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2007, at the Mingus Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Haggard officiating. Burial will
follow in Hannibal Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Strawn, Texas.
Ann was born on August 1, 1911, in Huckaby, Texas, to Wesley and Mae (Messiner) Thornton. She married Earl Blue Sr. in 1934 and
together they had five children. Ann was a resident off and on of Mingus Texas for 60 years. She was affectionately known as "Grannie"
by everyone who knew her.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Earl Blue Sr., one daughter Patsy Williams, two grandsons Ty Larry Blue, and
Billy Jack Slaughter, and one great-granddaughter Ronda Lee Stephens.
Mrs. Blue is survived by: two sons, Larry Blue of Odessa, and Earl Blue Jr. of Abilene; two daughters, Betty Rogers of Mingus, and
Shara Rainwater of Montgomery, Texas; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren.
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Richard Lynn "Ricky" Gwinn
Abilene, Texas - Richard Lynn "Ricky" Gwinn, 51, died Saturday, December 15, 2007 in Abilene. His funeral service will be held at 2
p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2007, at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 HWY 277 South with burial following in Elmwood
Memorial Park. Viewing and visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Gwinn was born on December 15, 1956, in Knox City, the son of Lewis Virgil Gwinn and Andree Rischard Gwinn. He grew up in
Abilene and graduated from Abilene High in 1975. He served in the US Army and had worked as a painter for many years. Ricky loved
music, the outdoors, motorcycles and was and avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a loving caring person who took great pride in his
work and his family. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include: his wife, Debbie Gwinn of Abilene; his children, Jessica Collins and husband Larry Gonzales, Justin Gwinn and wife
Gretchen, and Bryan Gwinn all of Abilene; his parents, Lewis and DeeDee Gwinn of Abilene; brothers, Bobby Gwinn and wife Yolanda,
Gary Gwinn and wife Tammy both of Abilene; grandchildren, Gunner Gonzales, Lenzi Gonzales and Madison Gwinn; numerous nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
An infant son, Aaron Lynn Gwinn preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Make A Wish Foundation.
Online condolences may be left through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com .
Reita Cooper Hart
Abilene, Texas - Reita Cooper Hart, 74, Abilene resident since 1953, died Saturday, December 15, 2007, in Abilene.
Her memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 21, at Elmwood West United Methodist Church, 1302 S. Pioneer.
Viewing and visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 HWY 277 South. A private family
graveside will be held in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Reita was born in Idalou, Texas, on January 12, 1933, to Thomas and Florine Cooper. She graduated from Colorado City High School
in 1952 and married Richard Hart in Colorado City on February 8, 1953. She worked at Timex for several years before becoming a fulltime homemaker after the birth of her youngest daughter. Reita was a devout Christian and was a member of Elmwood West United
Methodist Church for 40 years. She was a loyal and devoted wife, a loving and caring mother, and a proud grandmother. She loved to
bake, sew, and crochet. She was always giving hugs to brighten someone's day, even to strangers. Everything she did came from the
heart. She will be greatly missed by many.
Survivors include: her husband of 54 years, Richard Hart of Abilene; four daughters, Reba Kirkland of Abilene, Retha Hart of Abilene,
Ramona Bohnet and husband, Don of San Antonio, and René Burdick and husband, Ian of Frisco; one brother, Guinn Cooper and wife,
Callie of Abilene; one sister, Jo Williams of Texas City; eight grandchildren, Brittany, Jason, Alex, Kelsey, Kaci, Kadi, Jeremy and
Dessa; and six great-grandchildren.
Her parents, one brother, Wilton Cooper and one sister, Nan Lampson preceded her in death.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request memorial donations be made to Sears Methodist Hospice, 3233 S. Willis, Abilene,
Texas 79605.
Online condolences may be left through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com
Docia Mae Langston Plumlee
San Angelo, Texas - Docia Mae Langston "Mom" "Grandma" Plumlee passed peacefully from this life to her eternal home through her
faith in God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
She was born in Farmerville, Louisiana, on January 12, 1917, to Thomas Jacob and Detta Irene Reeves Langston. She was preceded
in death by her loving husband, Ralph William Plumlee and grandchildren Johanna Elizabeth Plumlee and Jason Scott Sessom.
Docia is survived by four daughters and two sons, Beth Smith and husband Leonard, Jackie Sessom and husband Raymond, Debra
Krieg-Rosenthall and husband Fritz, all of San Angelo, Janie Lou Greenlee and husband Don of Colorado City, David Ralph Plumlee
and wife Leslie of Soquel, California, and John Howard Plumlee of Dallas; grandchildren are Thomas Ralph Hamilton, Carole Stevens,
Cheryl Grenwelge, Kay Bennett, Jan McCarty, Jody Sessom, Leslie Jones, Mitch Greenlee, Nathan Plumlee, Kody, Kelly and Will
Krieg; great grandchildren are Elyce Burrage, Trayce and Tyler Hamilton, Rex and Ryan Stevens, Erin Pilosi, Seth Grenwelge, Russell
and Robin McCarty, Booz, Noah, Lily Sessom, Chelsea and Evan Jones, Jonathan Greenlee, Jeffrey, Brian and Kimry Leary; great
great grandchildren are Devon May and Jackson Pilosi.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 19 at Johnson's Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 20, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel with Tommy King officiating. Burial will
follow in Fairmount Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tom Hamilton, Rex and Ryan Stevens, Seth Grenwelge, Russell McCarty, Mitch Greenlee and Will Krieg. Honorary
pallbearers will be Jody Sessom, Kody and Kelly Krieg, Evan, Jonathan, and Nathan Plumlee.
Docia's grandchildren state they will miss her giggles and love of life and her stories. They said, "Grandma got her Christmas early; she
got Grandpa."
She loved outside in her yard, enjoyed her home and her large extended family.
Mama was a lady and was loved and respected by her children, family, and friends and by everyone who met her.
435 W. Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 655-3113
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Floy Mae Stevens
Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home
Lake Fort Phantom, Texas - Floy Mae Stevens of Lake Fort Phantom, Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully Monday, December 17,
2007, following a lengthy illness.
She was born December 2, 1931, in Abilene, Texas. Her husband O.S. "JR" Stevens preceded her in death in 1988.
Survivors include: her daughter, Charlotte Reagan and husband, Ronald of Big Spring; her grandchildren, Steven Raughton and wife,
Melissa of Kerrville, Texas, Greg Raughton and wife, Sharla of Abilene, Texas, Jennifer Reagan of Dallas, Texas, Richard and Randall
Reagan of Wichita Falls, Texas; 5 great-grandchildren, Alexander Reagan, McCoy and Maggie Raughton, Jennifer and Dustin Copper.
Memorial services are scheduled for a later day.
Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home
6801 E. Hwy 80
Odessa, TX 79762
432-362-2331
Carla Melinda Sugar
Fry - Bartlett Funeral Home
Hawley, Texas - Carla Melinda Sugar, 41, died Monday, December 17, 2007, in an Abilene hospital. Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday,
December 20, 2007, at Ft. Phantom Baptist Church, with the Reverends Mike Bradford, Bill Dickson, and Dave Douglas officiating.
Burial will be in Central Cemetery northeast of Hawley on FM 1226, directed by Fry - Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola. Viewing will be
1 p.m. to service time on Thursday at the church.
Carla was born June 22, 1966, in Anson to Charles and Elveta Thomas McClatchey. She was a graduate of Hawley School and
attended Hardin Simmons University 3 ½ years, where she was a part of the Six White Horses Drill Team. She worked for Culligan
Water Systems in Abilene, and was employed by Anderson Tile Sales at the time of her death. She married Chip Sugar Jan. 2, 1988, in
Hawley. A kind and loving person, her life was devoted to her love for Jesus Christ, her family, and her beloved horses. She was a
member of Ft. Phantom Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Chip Sugar of Hawley; three daughters, Allison Sugar, Courtney Sugar, and Victoria Sugar, all of
Hawley; one sister, Trina Bradford and husband, Mike of Rusk; her parents, Charles and Elveta McClatchey of Hawley; a grandmother,
Hazel Thomas of Abilene; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034.
William "Bill" Thinnes
Abilene, Texas - William "Bill" Thinnes, of Abilene, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 15, 2007. He was 60.
Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2007, in the chapel at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo
Gap Road. A reception will follow services at the funeral home.
Bill was born the son of Herbert Paul Thinnes and Rhea Frederika (Kreigh) Thinnes on December 17, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio. He
graduated from high school in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Denver in
Colorado. Bill married Frances Virginia Parramore in Abilene, Texas, on August 22, 1970. Soon after their marriage, Bill and Virginia
moved to Chicago, Illinois, where Bill worked for ACNielsen. After a brief stay in Chicago, ACNielsen transferred him to Boston,
Massachusetts. In 1974, Bill and Virginia left Boston and relocated to Abilene, where they have resided ever since.
Bill started his work career in Abilene at Unitab. He soon transitioned into a job with the Abilene Independent School District (AISD),
where he served for years as the district's director of technology. Bill retired from the AISD in 1998 and began a second career as a
freelance computer consultant. After a stint advising Lone Star Transportation on their information technology (IT) needs, Bill
broadened his consulting business to include individuals and charitable organizations. His current work focus found him actively
supporting the IT side of Pensions Unlimited. It was a widely held belief among those he helped that there wasn't a computer problem
he couldn't puzzle out or find the answer for.
During his children's formative years, Bill was an active youth sports volunteer, coaching a variety of soccer, basketball and baseball
teams. Through his volunteer coaching activities, Bill supported the outreach efforts of the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church.
Bill's current volunteer cause that he donated time and expertise to was Rescue the Animals, SPCA.
Bill was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Thinnes, of Abilene; his mother, Rhea Thinnes of
Hart, Michigan; two sons, William James Thinnes of Houston, Texas, and Mark Parramore Thinnes of Gresham, Oregon; two brothers,
Joel H. Thinnes, of Hart, Michigan, and Dr. Steve Thinnes of Cedar City, Utah; and his two beloved dogs, Jack and Shelby.
His father, Herbert Paul Thinnes, preceded Bill in death.
The family encourages memorials be made to the following two charities, as Bill was a firm believer in their work: Rescue the Animals,
SPCA, 4620 N. 1st, Abilene, Texas 79603 or Salvation Army, 1726 Butternut, Abilene, Texas 79602.
Bill Thinnes was a kind and generous man and his family will miss him dearly.
Charles Randall "Randy" Wilson
Abilene, Texas - Our "Special" little brother, Charles Randall "Randy" Wilson, 49, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2007, at a local
hospital.
His funeral service, with Bill Spencer and James Shipman officiating will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, at the Abilene
State School Chapel with burial following in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Randy was born on October 14, 1958, the son of Austin and Elsie Wilson. He loved sports, music, bowling, playing in the bell choir and
was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan; he always looked forward to watching every game with his family and had a special memory of
attending one game in Dallas as a surprise from his cousins.
Randy loved music and was a great fan of Elvis. His brother Pete once surprised him with a trip to Graceland. What special memories
were made on that trip. Knowing Randy was such a music fan, a dear friend, Nikki Mitchell, would often send him autographed pictures
and CDs of some of the country music singers in Nashville. The family would like to thank her for her kindness and thoughtfulness.
Randy lived all his life with his mother until her death in March of 2002 and then with his sister until his declining health made it
necessary for him to reside at Abilene State School. The family wishes to thank all the staff of Abilene State School for such loving care
given to their little brother during his time of need, and very dear friend, Deborah Robinson, for all the calls and visits she made to him.
We all loved this little guy and will miss him so much.
Survivors include his sister, Sharon Kelley of Abilene; brothers, Pete Green of Clyde, Ronnie Green of Flagler, Colorado; and seven
nieces and nephews.
One brother, Gerald Green of Cloudcroft, NM preceded him in death in 2005.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Abilene State School, PO Box 451, Abilene, Texas 79604; or Meals on W heels,
PO Box 903, Abilene, Texas 79604.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com
Narrell Dene Zetzman
Narrell Dene Zetzman was born June 7, 1928, in Peacock, Texas. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 20,
2007, at Grace Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at
Roscoe Cemetery in Roscoe, Texas.
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Fred "Lico" E. Gomez
Abilene, Texas - Fred E. Gomez of Abilene, 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at a local hospital.
Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, December 20, 2007, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; following the visitation a Wake Service
will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 5410 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, Texas. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m.
Friday, Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Ruben Covos officiating; interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park under the
direction of Elmwood Funeral Home.
Fred was born in Stamford, Texas, on July 24, 1935, to Jesus and Dominga Elias Gomez. He married his school sweetheart Isabel
Sanchez on August 20, 1955. He was employed with J.H. Strain before moving to Abilene, Texas, in 1965. Fred was employed with
Hoppe Auto Electric for several years. He dearly loved his wife, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and was surrounded by many
friends whom he loved and they loved him. He liked music and loved to dance. He attended and was a member of Holy Family Catholic
Church.
He is survived by his wife, Isabel Gomez of Abilene; mother, Dominga Gomez of Round Rock; three sons, Jimmy Gomez, Eddie
Gomez, and Gilbert Gomez all of Abilene; brother, Ray Gomez of Stamford; three sisters, Virginia Macias of Denham Springs, LA,
Stella Camp of Round Rock, and Lorraine Gomez of Stamford; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
Max Mendez will serve as honorary pallbearer; serving as pallbearers, grandsons, Joseph Gomez and Freddie Gomez, nephews,
Dwayne Gomez, Gabriel Camacho, Paul Gomez, Jr., and cousin, Tony Vasquez.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Gomez; five brothers, Ted Gomez, Martin Gomez, Paul Gomez, Wendell Gomez and
Wally Gomez; sister, Adela Nieto; and a granddaughter, Stormy Kay Gomez.
Alma Ernesteen Newson Michels
McCauley-Smith Funeral Home
Munday, Texas - Alma Ernesteen Newson Michels was born on June 27, 1936, in Owens, Texas. On December 18, 2007, at 71 years
of age, Ernesteen made her peaceful transition while in Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas. She was preceded in death by parents Ernest
and Callie Newsom, great-grandson Kole Walker, great nephew Justin Brant Newsom, great-great nephew Dominique Ford and many
loving friends. Ernesteen is survived by here four younger siblings Milton (Micky) Newsom of Merkel, Texas, Ned Newsom of
Midlothian, Texas, Ted Newsom of Grandbury, Texas and Nancy Jane Riordan of Breckenridge, Texas; her eight children Randy
Cunniff of Cortez, Co., Debbie Darter of Denton, Texas, Denise Cunniff of Junction, Texas, Ronard Edrington of Savannnah, Georgia,
Donald Edrington of Prosper, Texas, Danny Edrington of Bryan, Texas, Dana Clemens of Mongolia and Darla Barrett of Hondo Texas;
21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great this and that, in-laws/outlaws and many others who knew her
as Mom, Ernesteen, Teen, Granny and friend.
Ernesteen lived most of her life working in the motel and restaurant businesses. She moved to Munday in 1966 to take over the
Shamrock Cafe, was always willing to support her community in any way possible, and was a huge Munday Mogul fan. Ernesteen not
only served lots of food over the years. She was also responsible for creating many uniforms for the twirlers and cheerleaders. She was
proud of her Moguls till the very end. If you listen hard you might still hear her yelling "Let's go boys." She was known as a go-getter,
someone who would get things done and make sure they were done right(which meant her way). She was awarded honor member of
Who's Who worldwide 1993-1994 which was a source of pride and honor for her. Hobbies included crossword puzzles, sewing, crafts,
reading and tearing up the dance floor. The reoccurring theme that you hear when people talk about her was she was a very strong
woman who lived hard and loved harder. She was there for anyone who was brave enough to reach out to her. Ernesten influenced
many lives and made an impact on everyone she met, whether they expected it or not! Everyone who knew her has a story to tell, and
in most cases, there are an equal number of gasps and belly laughs.
Services are to be held Friday, December 21, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Believers Chapel in Munday, Texas, with W.O. Smith officiating.
Pallbearers will be Perry Kuehler, Rick Kuehler, Junior Monita, Marc Andrade, Trey Thompson and Phillip James. Ernesteen will be laid
to rest in Merkel, Texas, with a graveside service to be held at 3:30 p.m. under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in
Munday, Texas. Pallbearers will be sons Randy Cuniff, Danny Edrington, Donald Edrington, Ronald Edrington, Jim Barrett and
grandsons Tony Darter, Derek Collier, Kevin Walker. Honorary pallbearers are sons Ricky & Perry Kuehler, Jim Barret & Kevin Parker,
Patrick Aaron Collier, Kevin Parker, Jeff Newsom, Scott Newsom and Trevor Lain. In memoriam of Ernesteen, her family has requested
that donations be ade to Hospice of Wichita Falls. 940/691-7100/ email:hospiceofwf.org.
MCCAULEY-SMITH
FUNERAL HOME
MUNDAY, TX
Robert W. Vivian
Robert W. Vivian of Chico, Calif., died Sunday, Dec.16, 2007, in a local hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to
the: Bob W. Vivian Scholarship fund at California State University, Chico 400 West First Street Chico, CA 95929.
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Margaret Amos
McCoy Funeral Home Sweetwater
Sweetwater, Texas - Margaret Amos, 74, died Sunday, December 16, 2007, in Abilene, Texas.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 22, 2007, at 2 p.m. at McCoy Chapel of Memories with Rev. Robert Carey officiating.
Burial will be in the Sweetwater Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home of Sweetwater, Texas.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 21, 2007, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater.
Margaret was born on March 2, 1933, in Oklahoma. She married Ray Amos in Sweetwater on October 11, 1954. She lived most of her
life in Sweetwater; she loved to sing; she was a member of Mt. Rose Baptist Church in Sweetwater; she enjoyed raising grandchildren;
she worked and retired from Sweetwater Healthcare as a Nurses Aide.
She is survived by her children: Marjorie Louise Amos of Alexandria, VA, Barbara Rena Amos of Sweetwater, Tammie Amos of Irving,
Texas, Michelle E. Brown of Abilene, Texas, Roderick Wayne Amos of Sweetwater, Kirk D. Amos and wife Sulfornia of Sweetwater,
Billy Ray Amos of Sweetwater, Kavin D. Amos of Irving, Texas, Michael D. Amos of Sweetwater Leslie M. Miles of Grand Prairie,
Texas, Beverly Williams of Fort Worth, Texas, Carolyn Williams of Garland, Texas, Billy Ray Amos SR, of Waco, Texas, Cicely Scott of
Houston, Texas. She had 38 Grandchildren and 37 Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Lester Amos, three brothers and one sister.
Pallbearers: Tyrone Amos, Derrick Amos, Willie Amos, John Amos, Tyree Amos, Rod Amos. Honorary Pallbearers: Kirkie Amos, Chris
amos, Shauntie Amos, Kim Garrett, Sheldon Garrett, and Jay Garrett.
Fred "Lico" E. Gomez
Abilene, Texas - Fred E. Gomez of Abilene, 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at a local hospital.
Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, December 20, 2007, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; following the visitation a Wake Service
will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 5410 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, Texas. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m.
Friday, Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Ruben Covos officiating; interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park under the
direction of Elmwood Funeral Home.
Fred was born in Stamford, Texas, on July 24, 1935, to Jesus and Dominga Elias Gomez. He married his school sweetheart Isabel
Sanchez on August 20, 1955. He was employed with J.H. Strain before moving to Abilene, Texas, in 1965. Fred was employed with
Hoppe Auto Electric for several years. He dearly loved his wife, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and was surrounded by many
friends whom he loved and they loved him. He liked music and loved to dance. He attended and was a member of Holy Family Catholic
Church.
He is survived by his wife, Isabel Gomez of Abilene; mother, Dominga Gomez of Round Rock; three sons, Jimmy Gomez, Eddie
Gomez, and Gilbert Gomez all of Abilene; brother, Ray Gomez of Stamford; three sisters, Virginia Macias of Denham Springs, LA,
Stella Camp of Round Rock, and Lorraine Gomez of Stamford; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
Max Mendez will serve as honorary pallbearer; serving as pallbearers, grandsons, Joseph Gomez and Freddie Gomez, nephews,
Dwayne Gomez, Gabriel Camacho, Paul Gomez, Jr., and cousin, Tony Vasquez.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Gomez; five brothers, Ted Gomez, Martin Gomez, Paul Gomez, Wendell Gomez and
Wally Gomez; sister, Adela Nieto; and a granddaughter, Stormy Kay Gomez.
Helen P. Grissom
Abilene, Texas - Helen P. Grissom of Abilene, 89, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2007, at a local care center.
Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2007, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy. 277 South with Rev.
Wayne Oglesby officiating; interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home.
Helen was born on April 16, 1918, in Denton, Texas, to Earl A. and Grace Mounts Padgett. She attended North Texas State Teachers
College and was a teacher for a few years. She married Harold H. Grissom on September 19, 1946. Helen was a loving mom and
homemaker and worked as a secretary for her husbands business, Grissom Engineering in Abilene. She was a long time member of
the First Baptist Church of Abilene.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Jackie Grissom of Houston; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sheri and David
Rhine of Georgetown Kentucky, and Carol and David Lackey of Abilene; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Hugh Antoine of Laguna
Park; three grandchildren, Christy Rhine, Melanie Lackey and Shawn Bogle; great-grandchild, DaMya Washington; brother-in-law, Loyd
Grissom of Abilene; sister-in-law, LaVerne Hicks of Irving.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold H. Grissom on February 26, 2003; brother, Bud Padgett and a sister, Gladys "Bo"
Taylor.
A special thanks to Windcrest Alzheimers Care Center and Sears Methodist Hospice
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, North Central Texas Chapter, 301 S. Pioneer Dr. Suite 105,
Abilene, TX 79605 or to donors choice.
Jerry Don Haire
Abilene, Texas - Jerry Don Haire of Abilene, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 17, 2007,
at 2:30 p.m. in Houston, TX. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 21, at the First Baptist Church in Abilene
with burial following in Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home.
Jerry was born to Roy Coleman Haire and Lois Lee Haire in Lubbock, Texas, on October 2, 1947. He graduated from O'Donnell High
School in 1966. He received an Associate in Arts Degree from South Plains College in 1969 and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Parks
and Recreation with emphasis in Horticulture from Texas Tech University in December of 1971. Jerry married Ronda Jean Johnson
from Stamford, Texas, on December 23, 1972. Upon his graduation from Tech he was employed as the Assistant Grounds Keeper at
OSU in Stillwater, OK. He was the Nursery Manager at Los Patios Garden Center in Midland, Texas, from 1973 until February of 1975.
He and Ronda moved to Waco, Texas, where they resided from 1975 to 1994. While in Waco he held the positions of Assistant Parks
Director for the City of Waco; Director of the Fort Fisher Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Complex; and owner and operator of Evergreen
Landscape and The Tree Doctor. In 1994, he and Ronda moved to Snyder, Texas, where he was employed by Western Texas College
as a Horticulture instructor in the Price Daniel Prison Unit. In 2004, they moved to Abilene, but he continued to teach horticulture in the
prison at Snyder. He was a member of the Texas Nurserymen and Landscape Association. He was a member of First Baptist Church in
Abilene. He enjoyed working in his yard, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a strong, but gentle man of few
words and loved by all who knew him. He was a loyal friend and a loving husband and father. He will be missed by the many people
whose lives he has touched through the years. His life was a testimony to his faith in Jesus Christ, especially in the last years of his life.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1965 and his mother in 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Ronda, of Abilene; one son, Austin Grant and wife, Audra, from Dallas; one daughter, Molly Catherine, from
Dallas; brother, Charles Haire and wife Loretta, from Lubbock: brother, Bobby Haire, from Brownwood; father-in-law, A. C. Johnson of
Abilene; brother-in-law, Russell Johnson and wife, Karen, of Midland; special friends, Lance and LeAnn Howerton, of Mineral Wells;
and a host of nephews and nieces.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 1333 N. 3rd, Abilene, Texas 79601 and the
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for Esophageal Cancer Research, PO Box 19024, Seattle, WA 98109-1024.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
Reita Cooper Hart
Abilene, Texas - Reita Cooper Hart, 74, Abilene resident since 1953, died Saturday, December 15, 2007, in Abilene.
Her memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 21 at Elmwood West United Methodist Church, 1302 S. Pioneer. A
private family graveside will be held in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Reita was born in Idalou, Texas, on January 12, 1933, to Thomas and Florine Cooper. She graduated from Colorado City High School
in 1952 and married Richard Hart in Colorado City on February 8, 1953. She worked at Timex for several years before becoming a fulltime homemaker after the birth of her youngest daughter. Reita was a devout Christian and was a member of Elmwood West United
Methodist Church for 40 years. She was a loyal and devoted wife, a loving and caring mother, and a proud grandmother. She loved to
bake, sew, and crochet. She was always giving hugs to brighten someone's day, even to strangers. Everything she did came from the
heart. She will be greatly missed by many.
Survivors include: her husband of 54 years, Richard Hart of Abilene; four daughters, Reba Kirkland of Abilene, Retha Hart of Abilene,
Ramona Bohnet and husband, Don of San Antonio, and René Burdick and husband, Ian of Frisco; one brother, Guinn Cooper and wife,
Callie of Abilene; one sister, Jo Williams of Texas City; 8 grandchildren, Brittany, Jason, Alex, Kelsey, Kaci, Kadi, Jeremy and Dessa;
and 6 great grandchildren.
Her parents, one brother, Wilton Cooper and one sister, Nan Lampson preceded her in death.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request memorial donations be made to Sears Methodist Hospice, 3233 S. Willis, Abilene,
Texas 79605.
Online condolences may be left through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com
Opal Wheeless
Abilene, Texas - Opal Wheeless passed away on December 20, 2007, at a local hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Northview Cemetery in Winters, directed by Abilene Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. today at
Abilene Funeral Home, 3349 N. 12th Street.
Mrs. Wheeless was born March 17, 1911, in Runnels County to Horace and Jenny Guy. She was one of eleven children, all of whom
preceded her in death. She married Milton Wheeless on April 25, 1925, in Winters. Mr. Wheeless died in 1948. They had one daughter,
Venita Christiansen Inman. Opal worked in the dry cleaners business for many years. She loved to sew and made many beautiful
garments. She loved to garden and while working two jobs, grew wonderful vegetables and shared them with friends and family.
Survivors include a daughter, Venita Christiansen Inman; two grandchildren, Curt Christiansen and Tracy Coffey; three great
grandchildren, Chad Coffey, Chase Coffey, and Taylor Coffey; and three step-great grandchildren, Lindsey Hufstedler, Evan Hufstedler
and Jack Johnson.
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Betty J. Dumont
Abilene, Texas - Betty J. Dumont, 71, of Abilene passed away Friday, December 21, 2007.
A memorial service will be in North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St. at 3 p.m. Sunday with Dr. Herb Wood officiating.
Mrs. Dumont was born January 6, 1936, in Laura, Mississippi, to Robert and Ethel Busby. She married Donald Dumont June 5, 1953, in
Biloxi, Mississippi. She attended high school in Biloxi, Mississippi. Attended Draughon's business college where she received her
accounting degree. She also attended Meek's Nursing School. She worked for the Abilene Country Club, Westwood Club, Petroleum
Club, Casey's Little Red Barn and Montgomery Ward's. She was a loving mother, grandmother and a friend to a lot of people.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters.
She is survived by: her husband of 54 years, Donald R. Dumont; three sons, Donald R. Dumont, Jr. of Abilene, Wilfred Dumont of
Niceville, Florida, and Phillip Dumont of Abilene; three grandchildren, Samantha Dumont, Sara Lee Evans and Stephanie Dumont.
December 22, 2007
Ila Belle (Vick) Burk
Weathersbee - Ray Funeral Home
Rotan, Texas - Ila Belle (Vick) Burk, 97, died Thursday, December 20, 2007, at Fisher County Assisted Living.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Rotan with Bros. Corkey Wells and Jerry Vincent
officiating. Burial will be Belvieu Cemetery under the direction of Weathersbee - Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 5-7
p.m. at the funeral home.
Born November 5, 1910, at Park's Camp in Stephen's County, Ila Belle was a daughter of the late Christopher Columbus and Maude
(Todd) Vick. She graduated from Park's High School. Ila Belle married Jesse Delbert (J.D.) Burk at Breckenridge on September 2,
1928, and they moved to Hamlin for a few years and then to Rotan. She worked at H.L. Davis until she and J.D. bought D.J. Smith's
Grocery Store. Ila Belle enjoyed knitting and sewing, but she especially loved cooking for her family. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Rotan and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her ancestors were founders of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, a son (Joe Dale Burk), a daughter (Kitty Cummins), two brothers (Boyd and Ancel
Vick), and a sister (Wilbalee Patterson).
Survivors include one brother, Wayne Vick of Plano; four grandchildren and their spouses, Chris and Cindy Cummins of Voca, Beth and
Bud Warren of Midland, Vick and Becky Burk of Rotan and Dan and Dana Burk of Yoakum; 11 great-grandchildren, Jeremy Warren,
Carrie Scott, Melissa Burk, Joel Warren, Jennifer Kuhn, Shelly Jackson, Christopher Cummins, Chandler Warren, Dane Burk, Derek
Burk and Catherine Warren; and six great-great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Kuhn, Christopher Kuhn, Connor Scott, Zachary Kuhn, Jaiden
Warren, Will Jackson and Cannon Scott on the way.
Betty J. Dumont
Abilene, Texas - Betty J. Dumont, 71, of Abilene passed away Friday, December 21, 2007.
A memorial service will be in North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St. at 3 p.m. Sunday with Dr. Herb Wood officiating.
Mrs. Dumont was born January 6, 1936, in Laura, Mississippi, to Robert and Ethel Busby. She married Donald Dumont June 5, 1953, in
Biloxi, Mississippi. She attended high school in Biloxi, Mississippi. Attended Draughon's business college where she received her
accounting degree. She also attended Meek's Nursing School. She worked for the Abilene Country Club, Westwood Club, Petroleum
Club, Casey's Little Red Barn and Montgomery Ward's. She was a loving mother, grandmother and a friend to a lot of people.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters.
She is survived by: her husband of 54 years, Donald R. Dumont; three sons, Donald R. Dumont, Jr. of Abilene, Wilfred Dumont of
Niceville, Florida, and Phillip Dumont of Abilene; three grandchildren, Samantha Dumont, Sara Lee Evans and Stephanie Dumont.
John Fletcher Faust
McCoy Funeral Home
Roscoe, Texas - John Fletcher Faust, age 99, formerly of Roscoe, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2007, at his home
in Longview, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 23, 2007, at the McCoy Chapel of Memories in Sweetwater with burial in
the Roscoe Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home of Roscoe. The Rev. David Jordan will be officiating. Visitation will
be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2007, at McCoy Funeral Home in Roscoe, Texas.
John married Mildred Norton on January 19, 1946, in Abilene, Texas.
John was born on November 22, 1908, in Rosa, Alabama. He moved to Roscoe with his family at age 10; John proudly served in the
U.S. Army during WW II in the Pacific Theatre; John farmed and worked as a mechanic with his brother Jessie Faust for 40 years; John
loved life and his favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing; in 1995 John and his wife Mildred relocated to Longview, Texas to be
closer to their daughter and grandsons; John was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Roscoe.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred G. and Cora Bynum Faust; sister and brother-in-law, Essie Blankenship and William;
brother and sister-in-law, Jessie Faust and Vicie, brother and sister-in-law, Pete Faust and Fannie; sister and brother-in-law, Lizzie
Helm and Herman; brother and sister-in-law, A. B. "Jabbo" Faust and Josie; brothers, Charles "Charlie" and Bill Faust; and sister, Addie
Rea Faust.
He is survived by: his wife of 61 years, Mildred Norton Faust of Longview, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Wayne McFaul
of Gilmer, Texas; two grandsons, Justin McFaul and wife, Lindsey of Longview, Texas and Jonathan McFaul also of Longview, Texas;
and one great grandson, Kaden Pennick of Longview, Texas.
Pallbearers will be: Jerad Alford, Jerry Alford, Jonathan McFaul, Justin McFaul, Tom Carson and Gary Tucker.
McCOY FUNERAL HOME
ROSCOE, TEXAS
Gregory Donald Thompson
Tuscola, Texas - Gregory Donald Thompson, 51, died Thursday, December 20, 2007, in an Abilene hospital, after a 15 month battle
with cancer.
Services will be 2 p.m. today, Saturday, December 22, 2007, in First Baptist Church with Reverend Buddy Goodgame officiating. Burial
will be in Tuscola Cemetery, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home.
Greg was born February 17, 1956, in Fort Worth to Don and Loveta Jones Thompson. He graduated from Arlington Heights High
School and earned a social work degree from Texas Tech University. In 1982, his daughter Natasha Rochelle was born and in 1984,
his son Michael Chase was born. In 1989, he married Bobbidee Duck in Abilene.
After living in Abilene and Rotan, the family moved to Tuscola in 2000. He worked for Abilene State School, Skyview in Stamford, and
MHMR, settling into a career with Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services where he inspected homes for the mentally
retarded.
A band nerd from the third grade on, he played all the way through college and with church groups whenever possible. He especially
loved the years that he spent supporting the Jim Ned High School Band while his daughter played.
An avid Boy Scout as a youth, he served as Scoutmaster of BSA Troop 219 from 1995 until his health required him to step down earlier
this year. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow and earned the status of Vigil in October. He was a member of First Baptist
Church in Tuscola.
Preceding him in death were his father, Don Thompson; and his mother-in-law, Bobbie Duck.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbidee Thompson of Tuscola; one daughter, Natasha Segovia and husband Bryan of Abilene; one son,
Chase Thompson of Abilene; his mother, Loveta Thompson of Fort Worth; his father-in-law, James Duck of Abilene; one sister, Kathy
Rider and husband Kent of Austin; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary and Dennis Weaver of Weatherford; nephews, Jerry and
James Weaver; nieces, Tracy Severance, Courtney Rider and Kelley Rider.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Boy Scouts of America (Texas Trails Council), 1208 N. 5th St.,
Abilene, Texas 79601, for repairs and a walking trail at Greg?s favorite BSA camp: Billy Gibbons Camp in Brown County.
The family would like to thank all the wonderful friends who helped them through this difficult time.
Buddie Campbell
BIG SPRING Buddie Campbell, 84, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in a Midland hospital. Services are 11 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 at the Nalley-Pickle and Welch Rosewood Chapel with Dr. Randy Cotton officiating.
Interment with full military honors will follow at Trinity Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home.
Nell Dabney Connally
Nell Dabney Connally, 91, of Abilene, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Dallas. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday,
Dec. 24, at Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation
will be 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Margaret Lea Crockett
SNYDER Margaret Lea Crockett, 79, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bell Cypert
Seale Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Hillside Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Snyder.
Howard Vincent French
Howard Vincent French, 91, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at an Abilene nursing center. Arrangements are
James D. Goble, Sr.
CROSS PLAINS James D. Goble, Sr., 86, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 in Eastland, Texas. Services are 3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 at the First Baptist Church with burial in the Atwell Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at the Higginbotham Funeral Home
Charlie Frank Marshall
Charlie Frank Marshall, 76, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at an Abilene healthcare facility. Graveside services
are 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 at Roby Cemetery under the direction of Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home of
Rotan. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
William R. "Bob" Rothwell
BROWNWOOD William R. "Bob" Rothwell, 81, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at Abilene Regional Medical
Center in Abilene, Texas. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Heartland Funeral Home Chapel in Early, Texas
with Michael Light and Rev. Bill Merritt officiating. Interment will follow at Trickham Cemetery. Visitation is
6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at the funeral home.
Bob Stuerzenberger
Bob Stuerzenberger, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at his home. Services are pending at Elmwood Funeral
Home.
Edmelinda Tamez
WINTERS Edmelinda Tamez, infant daughter of Edmund and Hortencia Reyna Tamez, died Wednesday, Dec.
19, 2007 at her home in Winters. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 in the North Main Church of
Christ with Jordan Hubbard officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery directed by Winters Funeral
Home.
Juanita Mae Wallace
DENVER CITY -- Juanita Mae Wallace, 87, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday in the
Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Kimbrough
Funeral Home of Cisco.
Carson C. Easterly
Winters, Texas -- Carson C. Easterly, 86, of Winters died Saturday, December 22, 2007 in a local hospital.
He was born March 12, 1921 in Kemp, Texas to Charley and Lizzie Mae Gregory Easterly. He moved to Winters with his family in 1936.
He served in the United States Army During world War 2 and the Korean Conflict. He married Betty Sue Henderson on November 11,
1954 in Winters. He was a mechanic and worked for the Winters I.S.D. retiring in 1986. He was a member of North Main Church of
Christ and was a member of the American Legion for over 60 years and the Winters Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years.
He is survived by: his wife, Betty Easterly of Winters: 2 daughters, Brenda Grosshans and her husband, F. P. of San Angelo and Sherry
Easterly of Sweetwater; 1 brother, John D. Easterly and his wife, Ruby of Stephenville; 2 sisters, Charlynn Rogers and her husband,
Wayne of Waco and LaVerne Watkins of Maple Valley, Washington; Several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
Mr. Easterly will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday December 23, 2007 in the North Main Church of Christ with Jordan Hubbard and Danny
Duggan officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery directed by Winters Funeral Home.
Dorothy Jean "D. K." Kantro
San Angelo, Texas -- Dorothy Kantro, 80, of San Angelo passed away at 11:50 p.m., December 20th, 2007, in San Angelo.
Rosary will be December 26th at 7 p.m. at Johnson's Funeral Home. Mass will be December 27th at 10 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic
Church. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Dorothy was born April 17th, 1927 in Childress County, Texas to A. E. "Red" and Hartie Moore. The family moved to San Angelo in
1934. She married Marvin L. Kantro on February 21st, 1946 in Chicago, Ill., and moved back to San Angelo in February of 1948.
Dorothy began her banking career with San Angelo National Bank in April of 1948 in the Bookkeeping Dept. During her banking years
she received many promotions ending with Vice President of Texas Commerce Bank when she retired in April of 1989.
Dorothy was a member of Holy Angels Church, past member of the National Assoc, of Bank Women, National Assoc. of Accountants, a
member and past President of the business and Professional Women's Club and for many years was active in school activities with her
son Frank at Sacred Heart Church. Dorothy was an avid gardener, loved to cook, and took her sourdough bread serious.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, M. L. Kantro, a sister, Mrs. Barbara McCoy of Abilene and a grandson and pal, Dane Shay Kantro,
his wife Christi and two great granddaughters Shelby Nicole and Lyndsey Renee of Temple, TX., nieces and nephews and great nieces
and nephews, dear cousins and many friends. She is also survived by very speciel friends Mary Addison and Sage Jenkins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, A. E. and Hartie Moore, her brother, Arnold Wayne Moore and her beloved son Frank L.
Kantro.
Pallbearers will be Marshal Gray, Johnny Silvas, J. D. Gould, David Jerkins, Travis "Rick" Canada and Victor Niedzwecki.
The family requests that memorials be made to Holy Angels Building Fund or favorite charity.
The family also requests that instead of flowers, please send donations to The American Cancer Foundation or St. Jude's Children's
hospital.
435 W. Beauregard Ave
San Angelo, Texas
325-655-3113
Evelyn Modean Barnett
SNYDER -- Evelyn Modean Barnett, 78, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at Cogdell Memorial Hospital. Services
are 3 p.m. today in the Wright Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tommy Culwell officiating. Burial will
be in Hillside Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Johnny Darrell Butler
WINGATE -- Johnny Darrell Butler, 65, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at an Abilene hospital. Services are
pending with Bailey Funeral Home.
Patricia Glenn Eisenrich
DE LEON -- Patricia Glenn Eisenrich, 70, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at the John Peter Smith hospital in Ft.
Worth. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev.
Lisa Neslony officiating. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Center, Texas directed by
Nowlin Funeral Home of De Leon.
Howard Vincent French, 91, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at an Abilene nursing center. Services are 10 a.m.
Thursday at Hillcrest Church of Christ with burial in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Perfecto Jaco
Perfecto Jaco, 62, died Saturday Dec. 22, 2007 at an Abilene Hospital. Services are pending with Piersall
Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.
John Marshall
HAMLIN -- John Marshall, 70, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Services are pending with Adams Funeral Home.
Chrystine Nance
CISCO -- Chrystine Nance, 85, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at Valley View Heathcare Center in Eastland.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Reverend C.P. Floyd, burial will
be in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Ann Palmer
CONROE -- Ann Palmer, 91, formerly of Merkel, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at a Conroe Nursing Facility.
Memorial services will be planned at a later date directed by Starbuck Funeral Home of Merkel.
Edna Lorena Roney
GORMAN -- Edna Lorena Roney, 86, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 in the Eastland Hospital. Services are 2 p.m.
Thursday in the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Jeannie Salazar
Jeannie Salazar, 39, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at a local hospital. Arrangements are pending with Abilene
Funeral Home.
Wanda Fay Srader
DE LEON -- Wanda Fay Srader, 77, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at the Comanche County Medical Center.
Services are 2 p.m. today at the Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel in De Leon with Bro. Jackie Auvenshine
officiating. Burial will be in Hico Cemetery, Hico, Texas.
Bob Stuerzenberger
Bob Stuerzenberger, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at his home. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Elmwood
Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.
26, 2007 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Highway 277 South.
Vic Ray Wiedebusch
BROWNWOOD -- Vic Ray Wiedebusch, 63, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at his home in Brownwood. Graveside
services are 2:30 p.m. today at the Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery in Goldthwaite directed by Stacy-Wilkins
Funeral Home of Goldthwaite
Obits for Monday December 24, 2007
Nell Dabney Connally
Abilene, Texas - Nell Dabney Connally, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend died December 21,
2007, at the age of 91.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Hubert Connally.
Nell was born April 3, 1916, in Desdemona, Texas, to parents Augustus Clay Dabney and Hattie Bell Nash. After spending her early
childhood in Denton County, she moved to Clyde, Texas and graduated from Clyde High School in 1932. Nell then entered West Texas
Baptist Sanitarium School of Nursing {now Hendrick Medical Center} and became a Registered Nurse in 1936. For many years she did
private duty and staff nursing in local and area hospitals. She retired from nursing in 1972 following several years' employment at
Abilene Christian College. Nell married Hubert on June 23, 1940, in Midland, Texas. She was a dedicated member of the Church of
Christ, attending 12th and Chestnut Church of Christ and later Southern Hills Church of Christ.
Nell was the proud and loving mother of three daughters and their husbands: Judith Nell Miller and husband Mickey of Salem, Oregon,
Jane Ann Golenko and husband Richard of Pasadena, Texas, Jean Ellen Miller and husband Stephen of Garland, Texas; six
grandchildren: Gerald Wayne Miller of Soldotna, Alaska, David Scott Miller of Abilene, Jerome Matthew Miller of Seattle, Washington,
Kevin Andrew Miller of Round Rock, Texas, Holly Ellen Machemehl of Peachtree City, Georgia, Jonathan Michael Golenko of Agrinio,
Greece. She also leaves behind nine great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 24, 2007, at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542
Hickory in Abilene. Visitation was held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 23, at Elliott-Hamil.
Robert A. Craddock
Strawn, Texas - Robert A. Craddock, 79, of Strawn passed away on Friday December 21, 2007, at a local hospital.
Rosary will be on Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at 7 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home in Strawn and Mass will be Thursday,
December 27, 2007, at St. John Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Marion Cemetery under the direction of Edwards
Funeral Home in Strawn, Texas.
Robert was born on April 17, 1928, in Strawn, Texas, to Johnie Robert and Jennie (Anderson) Craddock. Robert was born and raised in
Strawn and graduated from high school there. He went into the United States Air Force serving as a Staff Sergeant from in 1946 to
1949 and from 1950 to 1951. He worked for East Texas Motor Freight as a rate clerk for 38 years. Robert married Johnnie Marie
Gallina on August 14, 1971 in Dallas, Texas and she preceded him in death on October 27, 1994. Robert lived in Dallas for 28 years
and then in Fayetteville Arkansas for 10 years and Fort Smith Arkansas, until retiring back to Strawn. He was a member of the
American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Strawn Lions Club, International Brothers of Teamsters and Retired Teamsters Association, St.
John Catholic Men's Club and St. John's Catholic Church. Robert helped with Strawn Meals on Wheels and was president of the Mt.
Marion Cemetery Association. Robert was well known for his giving spirit and kindness, always willing to help those in need.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, his wife, a brother Fred Craddock, step brother William C. Cutberth.
Robert is survived by: his sister, Annette Harris of Strawn; step brother, Harland Bayne of California; a step sister, Shirley Pierce of
Dallas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
STRAWN, TEXAS
254-672-5231
Jeannie Lynn Salazar
Abilene, Texas - Jeannie Lynn Salazar, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2007, at Hendrick Hospital at the age of 39.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jose Salazar.
She was a devoted mother to her 2 children: Santino Salazar and Sarah Salazar; one brother, Chris Doles; two sisters, Donna Doles
and Sherry Johnson; mother, Betty Doles; a niece, Jessica Simmons; and a nephew, Joshua Simmons.
Services are still pending.
WINGATE -- Johnny Darrell Butler, 65, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at an Abilene hospital. Services are 2 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel in Clyde with burial in the Clyde Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Alejandro DeLeon Sr.
SANTA ANNA -- Alejandro DeLeon, Sr., 77, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at his residence. Mass is 10 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coleman with Rev. Santiago Udayar officiating with
burial in the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.
Thomas G. 'Tom' Edwards Jr.
ABILENE -- Thomas G. "Tom" Edwards, Jr., 75, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at a local nursing center.
Arrangements are pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Morgan Fleming
CISCO -- Morgan Fleming, 67, died Sunday Dec. 23, 2007 in San Angelo. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
27, 2007 at Redeemer Lutheran Church officiated by Pastor Curtis Schneider. Burial will be in the Redeemer
Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home.
Mattie P. Buckalew Fuller
BIG SPRING -- Mattie P. Buckalew Fuller, 99, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, in a local nursing home. Services
are 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at the 14th and Main Church of Christ with her son, Don Fuller and Royce
Clay officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch
Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
Maydell Griffin Hall
GOLDTHWAITE -- Maydell Griffin Hall, 84, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 in the Hillview Manor. Services are
2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at the Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home with burial in Goldthwaite Memorial
Cemetery.
Peggy C. Harris
TUSCOLA -- Peggy C. Harris, 61, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. Services are pending with North's Funeral
Home, 242 Orange St. Abilene.
Alene Horne
BROWNWOOD -- Alene Horne, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Services are pending with Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Perfecto Jaco
Perfecto Jaco, 62, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at an Abilene Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Dec. 26th, 2007, at the Piersall Benton Funeral Directors Chapel, 733 Butternut St. Visitation is 2 to 4 Monday,
Dec. 24th at the funeral home.
Mary Kinman
BROWNWOOD -- Mary Kinman, 87, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at her home. Graveside services are 11 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 at Eastlawn Memorial Park with Dr. Gary Torian officiating. Visitation is 9 to
10:30a.m. Monday morning at Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
E. E. 'Bunt' Mayer
COMANCHE -- E. E. "Bunt" Mayer, 71, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at the Comanche County Medical
Center. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007 on the family property adjacent to Board Church
Cemetery with Brent Montgomery officiating. Arrangements directed by Heartland Funeral Home.
Leeman 'Sockeye' Roy
Leeman "Sockeye" Roy, 78, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Theo Scott
Theo Scott, 97, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, in Abilene, Texas. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007,
at First Baptist Church in Stamford, Texas with burial in Highland Cemetery in Stamford, Texas, directed by
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at the funeral home
in Abilene. The family will also visit with friends at First Baptist Church in Stamford on Wednesday from 12
noon until the service time.
Obits for Tuesday December 25, 2007
Wingate, Texas - Johnny Darrell Butler, 65 of Wingate, died Friday at a local hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in the Clyde
Mr. Butler was born June 29, 1942, in Hawthorne, Nevada, to John Hennry and Geneva Mae (Hagar) Butler. He moved from Nevada
as a small boy. He was raised in Runnels County and attended school in Winters. Mr. Butler served in the United States Army. He
worked as a heavy equipment operator for Runnels County for over 22 years. He was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in
Winters.
Survivors include his mother, Geneva Hallmark of Clyde; two sisters, Betty Mullins of Clyde and Sherry Moore of Redwood, California;
two brothers, Walter Butler of Mariposa, California and Roy Butler of Phoenix, Arizona; his fiancé, Desiree Gideon of Clyde, a cousin
Larry Finney of Fresno, Ca. and many nieces and nephews.
Johnny was preceded in death by his father John Butler, his step father Vonnie Hallmark and brother Danny Butler.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Thomas G. "Tom" Edwards Jr.
Abilene, Texas - Thomas G. "Tom" Edwards, Jr., 75, died Sunday, December 23, 2007, at a local nursing center.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brook Hollow Christian Church with Rev. Ross E. Bennett officiating, directed
by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
The son of Doris (Finney) and Thomas G. Edwards, Sr., Tom was born on February 28, 1932 in Galveston, Texas. He graduated from
high school in Mercedes, Texas, and was a 1953 graduate of Rice University. In 1960, Tom moved from Wisconsin to Abilene, where
he was an engineer with Tippett and Gee for 30 years before his retirement. After retirement, he also worked for Lauren Engineering.
Tom married Peggy Lindley Lackey on August 18, 1967. He was a member of Brook Hollow Christian Church and a U.S. Navy veteran.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Harriett Minter Edwards; two daughters, Elizabeth Edwards and Laura Edwards; and his
parents.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Edwards of Abilene; sons, Robert Lackey of Cortez, Colorado, and David Lackey and wife, Carol, of
Abilene; daughters, Kay Manwarren and husband, Leon, of Tuscola, Kathy Edwards of Abilene and Margaret Silbernagel of Bastrop,
Texas; and a brother, Dr. Robert Edwards and wife, Dolores, of Rockport. Tom is also survived by grandchildren, Jason Lackey of
Austin, Melanie Lackey of Abilene; Adam Silbernagel of Phoenix, Arizona; Izak Silbernagel of Bastrop, Thomas Skinner of Tuscola, and
Major Lackey of Cortez, CO, and great-grandchild, DaMya Washington of Abilene.
Memorials may be made to Brook Hollow Christian Church, 2310 S. Willis, Abilene, TX 79605.
Perfecto Jaco
Piersall Benton Funeral Directors
Abilene, Texas - Perfecto Jaco, 62, died at an Abilene hospital Saturday December 22, 2007.
Funeral services will be held at the Piersall Benton Funeral Directors Chapel, 733 Butternut St, at 10 am Wednesday, December 26,
with Pastor David Gomez officiating. Burial will follow at the Anson City Cemetery.
Perfecto was born on April 18, 1945, in Dilley, Texas. He was a truck driver the majority of his life but was truly a "Jack of All Trades."
Perfecto married Maria Magdalena Ramirez on January 20, 2001, in Anson, Texas, where they had resided together for 17 years.
Perfecto enjoyed spending time with his family and spreading the good news about "the Man up above." He also enjoyed being a D.J.
at the Spanish Christian radio station (KHOS) in Sonora and assisting at (KXMO) in Merkel.
Perfecto was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Jaco, mother and step father, Beatrice and Victoriano Hernandez, two brothers
Juan Hernandez and Francisco Garza; Sister, Guadalupe Robles, and Granddaughter, Cecila Dela Rosa.
He is survived by his loving wife Maria, Sons; Carlos (Mercedes) Sanchez, Alvino (Vera) Sanchez, Martin (Bonnie) Jaco, Rene (Maria)
Jaco, and Perfecto Jr. (Erica) Jaco and Daughters; Maryann (Juan) Leija, Tina Sanchez (Leonor Ortega), Janie (Curly) Maldonado,
Elvia (Desi) Ramirez, Lucy (Abraham) Pichardo, and Francisca Moreno as well as numerous grandchildren and other family and
friends.
Condolences can be offered to the family at
Peggy Deloris Harris
ABILENE -- Peggy Deloris Harris, 61, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at
Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at North's Memorial Chapel, 242
Orange St.
Justin Lee Hobbs
EULA -- Justin Lee Hobbs, 29, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, in an Amarillo hospital. Services are pending
with Bailey Funeral Home.
Frances Hope
SWEETWATER -- Frances Hope, 78, of Snyder, Texas, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, in Snyder. Services are
pending with McCoy Funeral Home of Sweetwater.
Alene Horne
BROWNWOOD -- Alene Horne, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday in the DavisMorris Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Davis officiating. Interment will be in Cox Cemetery, McCulloch
County. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Randall Craig Keeling
ABILENE -- Randall Craig Keeling, 57, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Arrangements are pending with The
Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Willis D. Little
ABILINE -- Willis D. Little, 88, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at a local care center. Services are pending at
Elmwood Funeral Home.
Bobby Glenn Mcintosh
BRECKENRIDGE -- Bobby Glenn Mcintosh, 72, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at his home. Services are
pending with Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.
Antancio Mijarez
ABILENE -- Antancio Mijarez, 73, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at an Abilene medical center. Arrangements
are pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Homes.
Leelan Marrow
BIG SPRING -- Leelan Marrow, 68, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at his residence. Memorial services are 2 p.m.
Thursday at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Dr. Rev. Andrew Kasner officiating. Visitation
will be at the family home.
Leeman "Sockeye" Roy
ABILENE -- Leeman "Sockeye" Roy, 78, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at his residence. Services are 11 a.m.
Thursday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with burial in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Frances Mildred Thomas
ABILENE -- Frances Mildred Thomas, 101, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in Abilene. Arrangements are
pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
Obits for Wednesday December 26, 2007
Betty Joe Corbell
Eastland, Texas - Betty Joe Corbell, age 80, of Lake Leon died Sunday morning Dec. 23, 2007, in Abilene Regional Hospital.
Memorial Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2007, in Edwards Eastland Chapel.
Born November 6, 1927, in Norman, Oklahoma, to Elza Clarence Green and Mary Elizabeth [Coates] Green. She was raised in
Whitesboro Texas Graduating in 1944 from High School. She met and married Forrest Britton Corbell while attending Dallas Beauty
College. They moved to Odessa in 1946. She was a member of the "Sparkettes", (the Odessa Fireman's Womens Auxiliary that aided
victims of fire). She and her husband Bee were members of the Odessa Archery Club and taught Ballroom dancing.She was active in
Temple Baptist Church and Belmont Baptist Churches. She and Bee moved to Lake Leon in 1992. She enjoyed reading books,
decorative painting, cooking, antiques and taking special interest in her grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces, nephews, always
remembering to send cards at special times. She was a member of the Lake Leon Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband F.B. "Bee" Corbell of Lake Leon; 2 Daughters, Connie Corbell of Houston and Marsha Fitzjarrell of
Waco, Texas; 1 Son, Casey B. Corbell of Odessa; 3 Sisters, Mary Lou Stephens of Sherman, Texas,
Jackie Harris of Belle, Missouri
and Margaret Reppond of Sherman, Texas; 7 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; and 1 Great Grandchild the way; and several
Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by 2 Brothers and 2 Sisters:
G. W. and Buddy Reppond, Ola Mae Kirkpatrick and Jesse Skinner.
EASTLAND, TEXAS
254-629-2611
Abilene, Texas - Howard Vincent French, 91, died Thursday, December 20, 2007.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Services 10 a.m. Thursday, December 27, at Hillcrest Church of Christ. Burial at Elmwood Memorial Park.
Howard was born in Union City, TN, January 29, 1916.
Before his retirement and move to Abilene in 1963 to pursue an education in Bible and Greek, Howard owned Airborne Research and
Development Corp. in Burbank, California. He was an avid scholar, author, craftsman and entrepreneur, enjoying life to the fullest.
He was survived by his loving wife, Josephine (Jo) of 66 years, sons and their wives, Ron and Dannie French, Andy and Judy French,
and his daughter and husband, Fransuelle and Ron Hodges, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers.
Family requests memorials to West Texas Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of the Big Country.
Peggy D. Cagle Harris
Tuscola, Texas - Peggy D. Cagle Harris, 61, of Tuscola, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 22, 2007.
Graveside service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Elmwood Memorial Park with Dr. Herb Wood officiating, under the direction of
North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St.
She was born August 23, 1946, in Comanche, Texas. She lived in Abilene for a number of years, but moved to Tuscola, Texas, in
1995. She was a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Weldon Harris, two brothers; Carl Cagle and Gene Cagle and one sister,
Barbara Brownlee.
She is survived by four daughters; Sheila Dell and husband David, Charlotte Harris, Debra Harris and Kila Harris, four sisters; Sue
Green, Gaytha Barfield, Kay Rainer and Shirley Brown; one brother, Ivan Cagle of Clyde; seven grandchildren, Rena Goodfellow,
Bobby Taylor, Becky Taylor, Robert Hamilton, Kyle Ferguson, Autumn Dell, Dustin Dell; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces
and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Peggy Harris' name at the First State Bank of Tuscola in Tuscola, Texas.
Morrow Hunsaker
Weathersbee - Ray Funeral Home
Rotan, Texas - Morrow Hunsaker, 64, died Monday, December 24, 2007, at Fisher County Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday
December 27, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church with burial in Belvieu Cemetery under the direction of Weathersbee - Ray
Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Born February 21, 1943, in Rotan, Morrow was a son of the late Forrest and Belle (Morrow) Hunsaker. He graduated from Rotan High
School and attended Ranger College and Sul Ross University, where he played football. Morrow served his country in the Navy during
the Vietnam War. He married Cecilia Martinez at Sweetwater January 1, 2004. Morrow was a farmer and a correctional officer at the
Price Daniel Unit in Snyder and he enjoyed watching football and the news channels, working in his yard and being with his family.
Morrow was a charter member of the VFW and a member of the Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Morrow is survived by his wife, Cecilia Hunsaker of Rotan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie and Dr. Brian Carreon of Rotan
and Holly and her fiancé, D. J. Alvarado of Abilene; a brother and his wife, Perry and Jeanie Hunsaker of Amarillo; a sister, Suzanna
Wilson of Childress; and four grandchildren, Hannah Carreon, Grace Carreon, Nathan Alvarado and Faith Alvarado.
Willis D. Little
Abilene, Texas - Willis D. Little, of Abilene, 88, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2007, at a local care center.
Graveside service with military honors will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2007, in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277
South with Rev. Kevin Ueckert officiating under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home.
Willis was born on July 1, 1919 in Kansas City, Kansas to Willis Lilborn Looney Little and Vida Mae Tisdale Little. He was proud to have
served in the United States National Guard, Army, and Air Force. He served in North Africa, Sasablance, Orange where he built parts
for Patton's troops; also while serving in Italy he built and repaired parts and machinery. He married Alice Rogers on August 3, 1942, in
Vancouver, Washington; they were married for 61 years. They had two sons, James W. born on June 29, 1943, and Danny L. born
September 23, 1945. After the boys were grown they enjoyed traveling in the motor home. Willis has been a member of South Side
Baptist Church for over 60 years.
He is survived by his son, James "Jim" Little and wife, JoAnn of Abilene; sister, Jewell Courtney of Kyle; grandsons, James David Little
of Dallas and Danny Wayne Little and wife, Trudy of Abilene. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, July 22, 2003, and a son,
Danny Leonard Little.
L.E. "Doc" Malone
Ellis Funeral Home
Midland, Texas - December 21, 2007, L. E. "Doc" Malone of Midland went to sleep and left this earth peacefully. He will spend
Christmas this year with his heavenly father. Daddy will be missed.
He was born November 9, 1924 in Big Spring, Texas. After graduating from high school in Big Spring, he joined the army and served in
WWII. He served in Europe with the 89th Chemical Mortar BN., 9th Army.
After discharge from the service he attended Southern Methodist University where he received his Bachelor Degree in Geology in 1950.
Doc married Melba Tallant in Abilene, Texas on July 24, 1954. They moved to Midland in 1956. He worked for Union Producing Co.,
Skelly Oil Co. and independent Clayton Williams.
After retirement in 1986, he and his wife traveled extensively until he developed Macular Hole which compromised his eye sight. Later
he developed Parkinson's and cancer.
He was preceded in death by his brother, G. E. Malone, of Lubbock, TX; and Sister, Frances Irene Engle.
Doc is survived by his wife, of Midland; son, Scott Malone and his wife Diane, of Odessa; daughter, Suzanne and her husband James
Kyle, of Ft. Worth; and daughter, Sandra Malone, of Midland; Five grandchildren, Kristine, Katherine, Kelly and Karolyne of Odessa and
Mason, of Midland.
Doc was an avid golfer, bowler and card player. He was also involved with Toastmasters, Meals on Wheels, and served two years as a
PTA President. He is a Texas Life Member; Member of A.A.P.G. and W.T.G.S.
We would like to recognize all the nursing staff on Hall 2 of the Mabee Unit at Manor Park for all your sincere concern and care for Doc
over these past years. Special appreciation to James Meeks, Belinda Lee, Danielle & Lisa And to the nurses with Hospice of Midland
this past month, for being so gentle with him and making him as comfortable as possible.
It was Doc's wishes to further medical research therefore his body has been donated to Texas Tech School of Medicine.
A Memorial Service has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2007, at Bellview Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers will
be Clayton Williams, Bernie Scott, Chuck Dougherty, John Robertson, Earl Allen and Vic Bartlett.
In lieu of flowers please send donations in honor of Doc to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, 7970, or Bellview Baptist Church, 1710
N. Big Spring, Midland, TX 79701.
Arrangements directed by
Ellis Funeral Home
Midland, Texas
432-683-5555
John Charles "Little Brother" Marshall Jr.
Hamlin, Texas - John Charles "Little Brother" Marshall, Jr., passed away Friday, December 21, 2007, in Anson.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2007, at the First Baptist Church with Revs. Leo F. Scott, Larry Kimbrough, Eddie Jordan,
and Jesse Hooper officiating. Burial will be in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams Funeral Home.
Born November 27, 1937, in Bastrop, John was the son of the late John Charles "J.C." Marshall, Sr. and Olivia Hall Marshall. A lifelong
resident of the Hamlin and McCaulley area, John worked for 40 years as a heavy equipment operator for J. H. Strain and Son until his
retirement in 1995.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Oscar and Kathy Marshall of Sonora, and Todd and Chris Marshall of Conroe; six
daughters, Katheryn Willis and husband Daniel of Breckenridge, Olivia Titus and husband, Reginald of Hamlin, Cheryl Kelley and
husband, Larry of Irvin, Evelyn Maxie of Midland, Gina VanZandt of Hamlin, and Bronda Marshall of Abilene; two brothers, Shelton
Marshall, Sr. of Hamlin, and Wayne Marshall of Hamlin; Four sisters, Mary Ann Coleman of Abilene, Bobbie Nichols of Abilene, Bonnie
Kay Covington of Abilene, and Faye Jean McGee of Big Spring; one aunt, Willie Dee Butler of McCaulley; 15 grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2007, at Adams Funeral Home.
ADAMS FUNERAL HOME
HAMLIN, TEXAS
325-576-2602
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Col. Roy E. Moffett
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Denver, Colorado - Col. Roy E. Moffett, USMCR (Ret) passed away peacefully on Dec 20, 2007, at the age of 87 at his home
in Denver, Colorado.
Born near Snyder in West Texas in 1920, he grew up in the cotton fields but ventured off to Texas Tech where he graduated in 1942
with a degree in Agriculture. A new career in the dairy industry was short-lived when he joined the Marines and was commissioned a
2nd Lt. As an artillery officer, he fought in the Pacific in WWII and Korea earning a Bronze Star. In 1957, he joined the Foreign Service
and relocated his family to Laos. Roy was active as an operative in training and organizing the Laotian Army and tribal peoples in their
conflict to defeat the communist Pathet Lao until 1965. For his service in Laos, Roy received the CIA Intelligence Medal of Merit. Later,
he held posts in the Philippines and the Caribbean. He retired to a farm in Rocky Ford, CO in 1977 where he pursued his passion of
hunting and enjoying the outdoors.
Roy did not let a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 1984 slow him down. He continued to travel, work around the farm and make
friends.
He moved to Gleneagles Village in Highlands Ranch in the late eighties where he was surrounded by friends and family. When his wife
of over 50 years, BB, passed on in 1996, Roy moved to the Heritage Club and then to the Meridian.
In the end, although he fought like a true Marine, he finally succumbed to his debilitating disease.
Roy led a rich, exciting and wonderful life, was loved by all and will be truly missed by all.
Roy is survived by brother Leland, his sisters Wanda, Zelma, Betty and Linda, all of Texas and his loving children: Roy, Jr. of California,
Berdell of Portland, and Jeanie, Stephanie and grandchildren Marina and Matthew of Denver.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to The Parkinson Association of the Rockies at 1325 S. Colorado Blvd., #204B Denver
CO 80222 or www.parkinsonrockies.org.
Services will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. sharp. A reception will follow at 11 a.m. at the Loews
Denver Hotel. Contact Roy Jr. at
909-376-8671 or 909-484-1356.
Chrystine Nance
Kimbrough Funeral Home
Cisco, Texas - Chrystine Nance, 85, of Cisco passed away Friday December 21, 2007, at Valley View Healthcare Center in Eastland.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday December 28, 2007, at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Reverend C. P. Floyd,
burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home.
Mrs. Nance was born in DeLeon, Texas on January 4, 1922 to Emory and Julia (Ward) Foster.
She married James Colley Nance on March 14, 1942 in Scranton, Texas. He preceded her in death May 1, 1967. She was a member
East Cisco Baptist Church .
Through the years, Chrystine was employed by Boss Manufacturing Company, Eastland Memorial Hospital, Russell Newman Lingerie
Outlet and part-time secretary at East Cisco Baptist Church.
She is survived by daughters, Wanda Andrews and husband, Joe, of Lovington, NM, Betty Hogan and husband, Gail, of Cisco; son,
Larry Nance and wife, Lacyne, of San Diego, CA; sister, Mildred Jackson of Bastrop; grandchildren, Tammy Hobbs, Lana Posey,
James Hogan, Kristi Underwood, Chris Nance and Nicole Nance; great grandchildren, Nathan Posey, Matt Posey, Linsey Underwood
and Alex Hogan.
Pallbearers will be Robert Hobbs, Nathan Posey, Matthew Posey, James Hogan, Mike Underwood, Chris Nance, Christian Peal and
Alex Hogan.
The Family requests memorials be made to East Cisco Baptist Church P.O. Box 567
Cisco, Texas 76437.
KIMBROUGH FUNERAL HOME
CISCO, TEXAS
254-442-1211
Leeman "SockEye" Roy
Abilene, Texas - Leeman "SockEye" Roy, 78, age 78, passed away at home with family the morning of Saturday, December 22, 2007.
Services will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Mount Zion Baptist Church directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral
Home and officiated by Rev. Dr. Leo F. Scott and Rev. Freddie A. Cason. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be
held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Leeman was born August 6, 1929 in Granger, Texas to Sarah Crayton and Robert Roy. During his teenage years, he moved to Abilene,
Texas. Leeman would go on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Leeman Roy married Mary Louise McGee
on January 13, 1968 in Abilene. Leeman worked for Triangle Supply and would go on to retire from Pride Trucking after 21 years of
service. After retirement, Leeman shined shoes at the South West Park Barbershop.
Leeman loved life and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mary L. Roy;
five sons, Randy Roy and wife, Louise, of Abilene, Robert Roy of Abilene, Wendell "Turtle" Conner and w ife, Dominiqua, of Abilene,
Danny Conner and wife, LeAnn, of Abilene and Gregory Roy and wife, Debra, of Fort Worth, Texas; and five daughters, Yvonne Wilson
and friend, Bridget, of Denton, Debbie Williams of Dallas, Phyllis Johnson and David of Arlington, TX, Robbie Fields and Sharp of
Abilene, and LaMonica Thompson of Grand Prairie, TX, Mother-in-law Hattie Baldwin of Abilene, and Brother-in-law Bobby McGee of
Abilene, Leeman also has 3 other young adults whom referred to Leeman as "Pops", Rhonda Webbs and Rene Hayes of Abilene and
Ronnie Hayes of Dallas. Leeman also leaves behind 21 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 cousins and a host of friends. Leeman
also shared a special "brotherhood" with longtime friend, Jimmie Watkins.
Mrs. Mary Roy and her family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Fredrick Onger, Dr. Nancy Daggubati, and Hendrick Hospice
Care for all of their assistance, care and concern.
Theo Scott
Abilene, Texas - Theo Scott, 97, died Sunday, December 23, 2007, in Abilene, Texas.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at First Baptist Church in Stamford, Texas, officiated by Rev. Allan
Cartrite. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Stamford, Texas, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. The family will
receive friends at a visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at the funeral home in Abilene. The family will also visit with
friends at First Baptist Church in Stamford on Wednesday from noon until the service time.
Theo Scott was born on December 5, 1910, in Princeton, Texas. She was one of 12 children born to Charles R. Younse and Valarie
Frazier Younse. The family moved to Abilene in 1919, and Theo attended school at Hamby. In 1927, Theo moved to Stamford, Texas,
where she met and married Homer Scott on December 23, 1929.
Theo Scott owned and operated Hi-Fashion Dress Shoppe from 1958 to 1978, and worked part time at Stamford Memorial Hospital
from 1978 to 1987. After retirement, she enjoyed sewing and collecting dolls.
She was a longtime member of Stamford Baptist Church, where she had been a teacher in children's Sunday School, and actively
participated in Senior Fellowshippers and the Ruth Sunday School Class.
She is survived by one daughter, Letha McGrew and husband, Oren, and two grandsons, Scott McGrew and Stacey McGrew and wife,
Paula, all of Abilene. Theo is also survived by her twin sister, Cleo Parrott of Roscoe, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Scott; seven sisters and three brothers.
Memorials contributions may be made to Meals On Wheels at VIP Senior Citizens in Stamford, Texas.
Jack Monroe Steger
Renner-WIkoff Chapel
Urbana, Illinois - Jack Monroe Steger, son of Clarence and Maude Steger, was born March, 30, 1929 in Abilene, Texas. He graduated
from Wylie, Texas, High School in 1946 and from New Mexico A and M in 1951. There he excelled in football, and also played golf,
baseball, and track, and was designated outstanding military cadet in Air Force ROTC. He later received a Master's Degree from
Indiana University and a PhD from the University of Illinois. He married Eva Hensley in 1950 in Denver, Colorado. Their children are
John Andrew Steger of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Ann Elizabeth Chrenen of Decorah, Iowa, and Susan Elaine Hayes of Gillette,
Wyoming. They have five grandchildren.
Jack Steger was employed one semester as an elementary teacher in Gallup, New Mexico, and in 1951 was called into active duty in
the Air Force. He served at Briggs AFB, Texas, then was transferred to Furstenfeldbruck, Germany. From 1954 to 1957 he was
assigned to Indiana University as an ROTC instructor. From 1958 to 1964 he was instructor and coach at the Air Force Academy. In the
Fall of 1964 he was assigned to European Headquarters, Wiesbaden, Germany until 1967. From 1967 to 1971 he served as Air Force
ROTC Professor of Aerospace Studies at Grinnell College in Iowa. He retired from the Air Force with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in
1971.
From 1971 to 1976 he was employed as Department Head of Physical Education, and Director of Athletics at Monmouth College,
Illinois. In 1977 he taught Kinesiology at the University of Illinois and later was employed as Manager of Sports Facilities and Campus
Recreation. He retired from this position in 2004.
Memorial services will be held 2 pm Thursday, December 27, 2007, at the First Presbyterian Church, Urbana. The Rev. Don Mason will
officiate.
The family suggests that donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana or to Carle Hospice.
Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com.
RENNER - WIKOFF CHAPEL
URBANA, ILLINOIS
217-367-1122
Bob Stuerzenberger
Abilene, Texas - Bob Stuerzenberger of Abilene, 82, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2007, at his home.
Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, December 26, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277
South. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel with Father Fred Nawarskas officiating;
interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home.
Bob was born on July 26, 1925, in Sikeston, MO, to Peter A. and Sarah E. Wilson Stuerzenberger. He was proud to have served in the
United States Navy as a radioman during World War II and the Korean War. He married Bettifriend "BF" Sypult on October 18, 1949, in
Flora, IL. He moved to Abilene in 1965 with Presto Corp. He enjoyed playing golf with his buddies at Abilene Country Club and shared
his love of golf with his wife and two sons. Bob was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church; and he served as a volunteer for
St. Vincent De Paul Society Thrift Shop.
He is survived by his sons, Paul and wife, Susan Stuerzenberger of Abilene, and Tim and wife, Kathe Stuerzenberger of Bedford;
brother, James and wife, Donna Stuerzenberger of Owensboro, KY; five grandchildren, Chelsea Christensen, Cortnie and husband,
George Guerra, Camden and wife, Amelia Stuerzenberger, Emily and husband, Matt Butler, and Megan and husband, Geoff Whitley;
one great grandchild, Gwyneth Averi Butler; and "Gus," his faithful canine companion.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife Bettifriend "BF" on April 3, 1999.
Serving as pallbearers are Camden Stuerzenberger, Matt Butler, Billy John Edwards, Orbin Tice, Blake Woodall, and George Guerra.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society, 1241 Walnut, Abilene, TX 79601 or to charity of choice.
Death Notices 12.26.07 Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Freddie Joe Burns
GORMAN -- Freddie Joe Burns, 65, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in the Comanche Co. Medical Center.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Burns Cemetery.
Mary Ruth Cervenka
MIDLAND -- Mary Ruth Cervenka, 96, formerly of Rowena, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Services are
pending with Lange Funeral Home of Ballinger.
Olan Cooper
HAMLIN -- Olan Cooper, 92, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, in Fort Worth. Services are pending with Adams
Funeral Home of Hamlin.
Lorna Davis
ABILENE -- Lorna Davis, 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at a local medical facility. Services are pending
with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
Betty Ann Dodson
HASKELL -- Betty Ann Dodson, 78, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in Merkel. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at
the Haskell First Christian Church. Visitation is 6 -7:30 p.m. Thursday at Starbuck Funeral Home in Merkel and
6-7:30 p.m. Friday at HoldenMcCauley Funeral Home in Haskell.
Frances Louise Hope
SWEETWATER -- Frances Louise Hope, 78, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, in Snyder. Graveside services are 4
p.m. Thursday in the Sweetwater Cemetery.
Jeffrey 'Jeff' Todd Jeffcoat
ROBY -- Jeffrey "Jeff" Todd Jeffcoat, 39, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at a local hospital. Graveside services
are 10 a.m. Thursday at the Roby Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Helen Hawk
CLYDE -- Helen Hawk, 80 of Clyde, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at a local care center. Funeral services are
pending with Bailey Funeral Home.
Justin Lee Hobbs
Clyde -- Justin Lee Hobbs, 29, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at an Amarillo hospital. Services are 10 a.m.
Saturday at the Eula First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Dudly Cemetery. Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home.
ABILENE -- Randall Craig Keeling, 57, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Visitation and memorial service will be at
11 a.m. on Friday in the chapel at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Bobby Glenn McIntosh
BRECKENRIDGE -- Bobby Glenn McIntosh, 72, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday
at Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.
Bobby Jean Ritchey
ABILENE -- Bobby Jean Ritchey, 84, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
the chapel at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to 7
p.m. on Thursday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Doug Shugart
MERKEL -- Doug Shugart, 67, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, services are pending with Starbuck Funeral Home
Margie Weaver
CLYDE -- Margie Weaver, 80, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at her home. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First
United Methodist Church in Clyde. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Trinity Memorial Park in Big
Spring. Family visitation will be from 6 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Obits for Thursday December 27, 2007
Olan Cooper
Foster-Adams Funeral Home
Hamlin -- Olan Cooper, 92, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2007, in Fort Worth. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December
29, 2007, at the Central Baptist Church with Revs. James Brigham and James Clawson officiating. Burial will be in the Roby Cemetery,
directed by Adams Funeral Home.
Born November 7, 1915, in Fisher County, Olan was the son of the late Paris Denwiddie and Linnie (Campbell) Cooper. He graduated
from Roby High School and married Mamie Lois Davis February 2, 1935, in Roby. She passed away December 1, 1998. Olan moved to
Hamlin in 1952 and worked as a building contractor. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.
Olan moved to Granbury in 2002 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Granbury.
One brother and three sisters preceded him in death.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sue Cooper of Granbury; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Keith
Jackson of Abilene; five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2007, at Adams Funeral Home in Hamlin.
Betty Ann Dodson
Haskell -- Betty Ann Dodson, 78, died Monday, December 24, 2007 in Merkel. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29th at
the First Christian Church in Haskell with Dusty Garison and Richard Barr officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Cemetery, directed by
Starbuck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, December 27th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Starbuck Funeral Home in Merkel and
Friday, December 28th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Holden-McCauley Funeral Home in Haskell.
Betty was born July 12, 1929 in Haskell County to Theodore Willard Free and Velma Estelle Weaver Free. She married Leon L.
'Dobber' Dodson on October 15, 1949 in Haskell. He preceded her in death August 28, 1995.
Betty graduated as valedictorian from Mattson High School in 1946. She began her lifelong love of sewing at age 7 by hemming cup
towels. Betty enjoyed sewing for the public for many years and then worked 9 years sewing for the Herman Marcus factory. She worked
over 10 years in alterations at the Personality Shoppe under previous owners and over 13 years in alterations and sales for the current
owners. Betty continued sewing, doing alterations, and making crafts for people out of her home. She was a member of the First
Christian Church and Ladies Missionary Society. She always had a positive attitude and was known as an encourager and example for
others fighting cancer. She enjoyed visiting others weekly in the local nursing center and hospital, offering words of support. Betty loved
the Lord, her family, church family and friends and was always willing to help others. She was an extraordinary lady, friend, mother, and
'Memaw;' she will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her son, David 'Dobber' Dodson and wife Lynn of Haskell; her daughter, Lu Ann Williams and husband Benny of
Merkel; two granddaughters, Hilee Mulligan of Dallas; Courtney Stanley and husband Logan of San Antonio; great grandson Weiss
Stanley of San Antonio; 2 sisters, Frances Lewis of Abilene, Lula Faye Peiser and husband Otto of Lubbock; 2 brothers, Bobby Free
and wife Helen of Muleshoe, Willard Free and wife Nell of Lamesa.
Betty and her family would like to thank Dr. Mark Reedy and his staff, Hendrick Oncology Group and Hendrick Hospice for their care
and compassion shown during her battle with cancer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, P. O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604, or to First Christian Church,
107 N. Ave. F, Haskell, TX 79521.
Robert Johnson
Abilene -- Bob Johnson, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on December 25, 2007 at the age of 73.
He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Johnson in 1972 and his mother, Flora Johnson in 1999.
He was born in Merkel, Texas on August 20, 1934. After spending his childhood years in Merkel and graduating from Merkel High
School, he moved to Pampa, Texas where he married Wanda Patterson in 1958.
While in Pampa, Bob was a deacon at the First Baptist Church and was active in the Texas Church Builders Program. He was
president of the Pampa Optimist Club for several years and founded the first Tiger football League in Pampa. He also coached Babe
Ruth baseball for over 20 years. He retired from the Celanese Corporation in 1996.
In 1996, he moved to Abilene, Texas. He was a deacon at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene and was active in the Texas Church
Builders Program. He was a member of the Nehemiah and Widows Ministries.
Bob is survived by his wife of 49 ½ years, Wanda Johnson, two sons; Denny Johnson and wife, Vanessa of Amarillo, Joe Johnson and
wife, Sharrise of Littlefield, one sister; Carol Ann McClaren and husband, Steve of Enid Oklahoma, four grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be sent to: Pioneer Dr. Baptist Church Mission Department at 701 S. Pioneer in Abilene, Texas 79605.
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Abilene, Texas -- Randall Craig Keeling, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007 at the age of 57. Visitation and
memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Friday in the chapel at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene,
Texas.
Randall was born in Plainview, Texas on June 14, 1950 to Pete and Linnie (Robinson) Keeling. He has been a resident of Abilene since
1977.
Randall was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jay Keeling. He is survived by one son, Matt Smith and his wife
Tammye, of Abilene; one daughter, Lacy Reeder and her husband Jordan, of Abilene; one sister, Alma Joyce Beardsley and her
husband George, of El Paso; and one grandson, Cooper Smith. Along with his two beloved beagles Tally & Bailey.
The family would like to personally thank Charlie Crawford, Tracy Sanders & Dwayne Apple for your dear friendship. We all love you
Randall and you will be dearly missed. The world was a better place with you in it and we are better people for knowing you.
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Bill Lawson
Stamford, Texas -- Bill Lawson, 83, of Stamford, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at the local hospital. Funeral
services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Stamford with Rev. James Brigham officiating. Burial will follow at the
Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home
on Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m.
Bill was born November 24, 1924 in Stamford to Joel Ethridge and Effie Marie Lawson. He was a lifelong resident of Stamford. He
began his association with the fire department in 1941 as a volunteer. He was called to service in the U.S. Navy in 1943 and returned to
Stamford in 1946. He returned to his volunteer status as fireman and was employed as a truck driver for Halliburton and Merchants. He
went to work for the Stamford Fire Department full time in 1958. Bill became fire chief in 1969 and held that position until his retirement
in 1991. At that point he returned to volunteer status until 2002. Bill married Jonnelle Collier on October 4, 1957 in Stamford. Bill joined
the First Baptist Church in Stamford in 1953. He was a member and past president of the Texas Firefighters Association. He served on
various boards in Stamford and was the city fire marshal, cemetery sexton, and code enforcement officer.
He is survived by 1 son: Joey Lawson and wife Linda of Weatherford, 2 daughters, Denise Henderson of Stamford and Beth Green and
husband Jimmy of Stamford, 1 sister, Louise Massey of Stamford, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 2 expected great grand
children, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Bobby J. Ritchey
Abilene, Texas -- Bobby J. Ritchey, of Abilene, died Monday, December 24, 2007 at the age of 84. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00
pm on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services, with Bob Scott
officiating, will be at 2:00 pm Friday in the chapel at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Bobby was born January 24, 1923 in Brown County, Texas to Augusta Evans and Anna (Guyer) Pulliam. After graduating from high
school and business college, she worked in the purchasing department at Dunigan Tool Company for 25 years. June 18, 1988, Bobby
married Clifton (Clif) Ritchey in Abilene. She was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ. Through the years Bobby was active in
various church organizations including the "widow and widowers" group and was involved in the group that helped those in need that
are shut-ins. She was also a member of the Desk and Derreck Organization and a member of the Aggie Moms' Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Nurine Bruce. She is survived by her husband, Clif Ritchey, of Abilene; one
son, Tom Osborn, of San Antonio, Texas; one daughter, Judy Nichols, of Midland; two step-daughters, Gloria Rose and her husband
James, of Ft. Worth, Sandra Wilson and her husband Bruce, of San Marcos; one brother, William Pulliam and his wife Katie, of
Dawson; two sisters, Augusta Dazey, of Texas City and Violet Wells, of Brownwood; nine grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Doug Shugart
Merkel -- Doug Shugart, 67, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at his home. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at White
Church Cemetery in Taylor County with Reverend Jimmy Griffith officiating, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home.
Doug was born August 17, 1940 in Merkel to Henry Howard Shugart and Odessa Stout Shugart. Doug attended Merkel High School
and was a Marine. He owned, operated and managed several service stations. He was known for his Samaritan acts of helping kids
and retired adults. He also loved playing the guitar.
Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Ann Beard of Old Hickory, TN; his son, Marcus Shugart of La Vergne, TN; his mother, Odessa
Shugart; his sister, Janice Brown; and 3 brothers, Lloyd Shugart, Joe Shugart and Jim Shugart all of Merkel.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Bobby.
Lottie V. Tate
Abilene -- Lottie V. Tate, 93, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2007 while residing in the Windcrest Alzhiemers Care Center in
Abilene, Texas. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Potosi Cemetery. The services are under
the direction of Girdner Funeral Home of Abilene.
Lottie was born April 5, 1914 in Abilene, Texas to Bess and Homer Curtis. She was one of seven children, six daughters and one son.
Lottie married Luther V. Tate in April, 1933. They lived most of their lives in Abilene with the exception of a short period in San Antonio
and Pyote during World War II.
Lottie worked side by side with her husband, Luther, in their taxidermy business in Abilene for 50 years. Their business, L.V. Tate
Taxidermy, was located at 1627 Butternut Street. They retired from the taxidermy business in 1990. Lottie was predeceased in death by
her husband in May, 2004.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews located in Texas, California and Florida.
Memorials may be made to Windcrest Alzhiemers Care Center in Abilene, Texas or to a favorite charity.
Frances Mildred Carr Thomas
Abilene, Texas -- Services for Frances Mildred Carr Thomas, aged 101, will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church Saturday,
December 29 at 10:00 am. Officiating will be Reverend Bill Libby. Burial will follow at Elwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be at ElliottHamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory, Friday from 6:30-8 pm and at St. Paul from 9:00- 9:30 a.m. Saturday before the service.
Mrs. Thomas died Monday, December 24 at 6:35 am. She was a native of Anson, Texas and moved to Abilene in 1944. She was
predeceased by her husband Judge Owen Thomas of 54 years who served as District Clerk and County Judge of Jones County and
later served 28 years as Judge of the 104th Judicial District. She was also predeceased by her daughter Frances McDaniel and
husband William B. McDaniel, Jr. whose parents were Carolyn and Bryan McDaniel, past vice president of McMurry University.
Mrs. Thomas enjoyed sharing her love for learning with both children and adults in the classroom and in informal and spontaneous
settings. Special memories include family gatherings around the table playing games and the piano as her daughter Frances played
and harmonized with Mrs. Thomas' melodious soprano voice.
After attending Trinity University Mrs. Thomas later received a Bachelor of Science degree from McMurry College and a Master of
Education degree from Hardin-Simmons University. She taught school two years in Anson and 22 years in Abilene. She was President
of the Abilene Classroom Teachers Association from 1958 -59 and was Teacher of the Year in 1960. Mrs. Thomas was active in the
Abilene Women's Club, the "58 Study Club" and member of various book, bridge and investment clubs. She was a member of St. Paul
United Methodist Church having served as a longtime Sunday school teacher and as song leader for her church class.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by three grandchildren, John McDaniel and wife, Sidonie, Alexandria, La; Judge R. Bryan McDaniel, Arlington,
Va; Kay McDaniel, Cleveland, Tn; four great grandchildren; Thomas McDaniel wife Kristen and great, great grandson John McDaniel III
of Nashville, Tn; Currey Bayard, husband Brendan and great- great-grandson Graves Bayard, Baton Rouge, La; Cade McDaniel and
Andrew McDaniel of Alexandria, La.
The family extends a special thank you to Ms. Garla Hernandez for the dedicated care and companionship she provided Mrs. Thomas
during her final years.
For those who wish recommendations, the family asks that donations be made to Methodist Services in Abilene or the Food Pantry.
Margie Weaver
Clyde -Mrs. Weaver was born June 22, 1935 in Big Spring, Texas to J.T. and Irene Pearl (Graham) Cook. She attended Sands High School.
She married Walter Ray Weaver in Ackerly on July 14, 1955. They moved to Clyde from Big Spring in 1970. Mrs. Weaver was
employed by First State Bank in Big Spring and Abilene for over 25 years. She later worked for the Abilene Reporter-News for over ten
years. Mrs. Weaver was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clyde.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Ray Weaver of Clyde; one son, Tony Weaver and wife Lynda of Sabinal; one daughter, Darla
Marre' of Clyde; one brother, Joe Cook of Granbury; two sisters, Joyce Grigg of Forney and Jane Cook of Clyde; three grandchildren,
Bucky Weaver of Uvalde, Justin Marre' of Abilene and Tara Weaver of Kinippa and one greatgrandaughter, Cassidy Besinaiz of
Kinippa.
She was preceded in death by one brother, James Cook of Coahoma.
Katherine L. Abrams
BROWNWOOD -- Katherine L. Abrams, 63, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Services pending with Davis-Morris
Funeral Home.
Mildred Bowden
MUNDAY -- Mildred Bowden, 90, died Monday Dec. 24, 2007. Services pending with McCauley-Smith
Funeral Home.
Vera Elizabeth Groves Boykin
BANGS -- Vera Elizabeth Groves Boykin, 85, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Services 1 p.m. Saturday at
Heartland Funeral Home in Early, with burial to follow in the Bangs Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Joe W. Boyd Sr.
ANSON -- Joe W. Boyd Sr., 65, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Services pending with Lawrence-Adams
Funeral Home.
Mary Ruth Cervenka
MIDLAND -- Mary Ruth Cervenka died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Graveside services at 2 p.m. Saturday at the
Rowena Protestant Cemetery in Rowena. Services conducted by the Rev. Myron Unruh, pastor of Bellview
Baptist Church in Midland. Visitation from 6:30 to 8:30 Friday at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger.
Brenda Chambers
BROOKESMITH -- Brenda Chambers, 57, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Service 10 a.m. Friday at Hillcrest
Baptist Church, under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Maria Cuevas
Maria Cuevas, 53, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday in Elliott-Hamil Garden of
Memories, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Lorna Gibbons Davis
Lorna Gibbons Davis, 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Church of Christ.
Burial in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. Visitation 6 to 8
Joe Dowell
STEPHENVILLE -- Joe Dowell, 69, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Services 2 p.m. Friday at Stephenville
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ed Dittfurth officiating. Burial to follow at Post Oak Cemetery near Glen
Rose. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Stephenville Funeral Home.
Adam Fernandez
ANSON -- Adam Fernandez, 37, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Services 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Michael's
Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home.
Billy Eugene Gann
Billy Eugene Gann, 75, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Arrangements pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home,
542 Hickory.
Sadako Hatcher
Sadako Hatcher, 77, died Dec. 26, 2007. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at the Piersall Benton Funeral Directors
Chapel, 733 Butternut St. Graveside service following at the Midway Cemetery in Hodges. Visitation from 6-8
Helen Ramona Hawk
Clyde -- Helen Ramona Hawk, 80, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist
Church in Clyde. Burial will follow in the Clyde Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
Cloyce A. Holder
SWEETWATER -- Cloyce A. Holder, 91, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Services 2 p.m. Friday at McCoy
Chapel of Memories, with burial to follow in Slater's Chapel Cemetery.
Oliver Jackson
Oliver Jackson, 87, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday at Highland Church of
Christ. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Robert Journey
STAMFORD -- Robert Journey, 50, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Baptist
Church with the Rev. Robert Wingrove officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery under the
direction of Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home. Visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Grady Allen Light
STEPHENVILLE -- Grady Allen Light, 68, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. He was cremated with no service
scheduled. Arrangements by Lacy Funeral Home
Delvan Mann
BIG SPRING -- Delvan Mann, 59, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Private family service to be held.
Arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
Antanacio Mijares
Antanacio Mijares, 73, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Services 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic
Church. Burial in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. Rosary 7
Brenda Sue Martinez
Brenda Sue Martinez, 46, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. Services 2 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. Burial in Abilene City Cemetery, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N.
2nd St. Visitation and prayer service from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Bruce Glenn Morton
STEPHENVILLE -- Bruce Glenn Morton, 58, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Graveside service 2 p.m. today at
Morton Chapel Cemetery near Morgan Mill.
Jerry Renfro
ABILENE -- Jerry Renfro, 54, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Services 11 a. m. Saturday at Abilene Funeral
Home Chapel of Hope, 3349 N. 12th St. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Antonia V. Reyna
WINTERS -- Antonia V. Reyna, 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Services pending with Winters Funeral
Home.
Carmen Sanchez
Carmen Sanchez, 49, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Arrangements pending with Abilene Funeral Home.
Arch Strickland
GOULDBUSK -- Arch Strickland, 87, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Services 2 p.m. Saturday in Gouldbusk
Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Voss Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Darrell Jay "D.J." Thomas
COAHOMA-- Darrell Jay "D.J." Thomas, 37, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Services at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
Ginger Thorton
Ginger Thornton, 64, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South.
Helen Ramona Hawk
Clyde, Texas -- Helen Ramona Hawk, 80, of Clyde, died Tuesday at a local nursing center.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Clyde with Pastor Bryan Cauthen officiating. Burial will follow in the
Clyde Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Hawk was born January 3, 1927 in Electra, Texas to Harmon and Jewel (Newberry) Salmon. She was a graduate of Childress
High School and received her LVN degree from Cisco Junior College. She came to Clyde in 1962 from Arlington. As a nurse, she
worked at West Texas Medical Center and for ten years at Abilene State School before retiring. She was a homemaker and a devoted
mother to seven children. She was active in all of the churches she attended, including Sunday School and Children's church teacher,
Intercessory Prayer Leader, Women's Ministry Leader, Youth Group teacher, a volunteer at Isaiah 58 Ministry and a longtime member
of the church that is currently Kingdom Life Fellowship.
Survivors include seven children, including one son, John (Endgate) Hawk and wife Kathy of Clyde; six daughters, Cynthia Bell and
husband Tony of Chattanooga, TN/recently Florida, Carolyn Burns and Gary Kirby of Grand Prairie, Cheri Glosson and husband Ron of
Sand Springs, OK, Candy Hallford and husband David of Abilene, Charla Lackey and husband Ron of Clyde, and Cristal Roth of
Abilene; two brothers, Harold Salmon and wife Margie and Darrel Salmon; 22 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, R.H. Salmon.
Memorial may made to Christ Community Resource Center, c/o Kingdom Life Fellowship Church, Clyde, Texas, 79510.
Mildred Pearl Bowden
Munday, Texas -- Mildred Pearl Bowden, 90, formerly of Munday, died Monday December 24, 2007 in Elk Horn, Nebraska.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Munday, Texas with Pastor Gary
Hubbard and Pastor James Jackson officiating.
Burial will be in Johnson Memorial Cemetery under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in Munday, Texas.
Mrs. Bowden was born March 1, 1917 to Fate and Kathleen Booher in Comanche, Texas.
She graduated from Comanche High School and attended Tarleton Jr. College. She married B.B. Bowden August 13, 1936. They
settled in Munday, Texas. Mr. Bowden preceded her in death January 23, 1990.
Survivors: Bonner and wife Julie of Benning, Nebraska; Two Grandchildren: Kirsten and husband Milind Khire of Holt, Michigan; Ben
and wife Danielle Bowden of San Antonio, Texas and one great grandson: Maddison Khire of Holt Michigan.
Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Munday, Texas
Joe William Boyd Sr.
Lawrence Funeral Home
Anson, Texas -- Joe William Boyd, Sr., 65, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at Anson General Hospital. Graveside services will
be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2007, at Mount Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home.
Born June 26, 1942, in Stamford, Joe was a son of the late William and Audrey (Spurling) Boyd. He married Sharon Lee Kemp,
January 7, 1977, in Albany. Joe worked for B & B Appliance and was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Joe was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Boyd of Anson; three sons, Joe Boyd, Jr. of Dallas, Mike Boyd of Huntsville, and Trevor Boyd of
Anson; two daughters, Gena Boyd of Colorado and Trina Finnell of Midland; and eight grandchildren.
Frances Mildred Carr Thomas
Abilene, Texas -- Services for Frances Mildred Carr Thomas, aged 101, will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church Saturday,
December 29 at 10:00 am. Officiating will be Reverend Bill Libby. Burial will follow at Elwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be at ElliottHamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory, Friday from 6:30-8 pm and at St. Paul from 9:00- 9:30 a.m. Saturday before the service.
Mrs. Thomas died Monday, December 24 at 6:35 am. She was a native of Anson, Texas and moved to Abilene in 1944. She was
predeceased by her husband Judge Owen Thomas of 54 years who served as District Clerk and County Judge of Jones County and
later served 28 years as Judge of the 104th Judicial District. She was also predeceased by her daughter Frances McDaniel and
husband William B. McDaniel, Jr. whose parents were Carolyn and Bryan McDaniel, past vice president of McMurry University.
Mrs. Thomas enjoyed sharing her love for learning with both children and adults in the classroom and in informal and spontaneous
settings. Special memories include family gatherings around the table playing games and the piano as her daughter Frances played
and harmonized with Mrs. Thomas' melodious soprano voice.
After attending Trinity University Mrs. Thomas later received a Bachelor of Science degree from McMurry College and a Master of
Education degree from Hardin-Simmons University. She taught school two years in Anson and 22 years in Abilene. She was President
of the Abilene Classroom Teachers Association from 1958 to 59 and was Teacher of the Year in 1960. Mrs. Thomas was active in the
Abilene Women's Club, the "58 Study Club" and member of various book, bridge and investment clubs. She was a member of St. Paul
United Methodist Church having served as a longtime Sunday school teacher and as song leader for her church class.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by three grandchildren, John McDaniel and wife, Sidonie, Alexandria, La; Judge R. Bryan McDaniel, Arlington,
Va; Kay McDaniel, Cleveland, Tn; four great grandchildren; Thomas McDaniel wife Kristen and great, great grandson John McDaniel III
of Nashville, Tn; Currey Bayard, husband Brendan and great- great-grandson Graves Bayard, Baton Rouge, La; Cade McDaniel and
Andrew McDaniel of Alexandria, La.
The family extends a special thank you to Ms. Garla Hernandez for the dedicated care and companionship she provided Mrs. Thomas
during her final years.
For those who wish recommendations, the family asks that donations be made to Methodist Services in Abilene or the Food Pantry.
Christopher Adam Carruth
Stanley Funeral Service
>Abilene, Texas -- Christopher Adam Carruth died December 24, 2007. The funeral service will be Saturday, December 29, 2007 at
11AM at the Church of Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander in Abilene.
He was born on November 10, 1980. He graduated in 1999 from Abilene High School. He attended Cisco Junior College in Abilene,
and Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, OK. He was employed by Apex Global Project Services in Melissa, TX.
He is survived by his wife, Samantha (Grant) Carruth, his children; Brennan Carruth, Justin King, Jenni King, His parents, Robert E. and
Arvilla A. Carruth of Abilene, one brother, Robert A. Carruth and wife Bernadette of San Antonio, one sister, Julia Blackhall and
husband Brian of Peterhead, Scotland UK., his grandparents, Mary Jo Carruth of Tulsa, OK., and Burton and Gladys Nesbitt of Tulsa.
His aunts and uncles are: Carolyn Chapman of Tulsa, Carolyn Hansen and husband Charles of Katy, Gilbert Bills and wife Diann of
Greensboro, GA., John Carruth and wife Donna of Whitesboro, NY., nephew Gabriel Carruth and niece Gianna Carruth both of San
Antonio; his mother-in-law, Milda Cedillo of Abilene, numerous relatives, cousins and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his grandfather, Wilson A. Carruth and his grandfather, Grover H. Bills.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stanley Funeral Services of Tulsa, OK.
Olan Cooper
Foster-Adams Funeral Home
Hamlin -- Olan Cooper, 92, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2007, in Fort Worth. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December
29, 2007, at the Central Baptist Church with Revs. James Brigham and James Clawson officiating.
Burial will be in the Roby Cemetery, directed by Adams Funeral Home.
Born November 7, 1915, in Fisher Co., Olan was the son of the late Paris Denwiddie and Linnie (Campbell) Cooper. He attended
school in Roby and married Mamie Lois Davis February 2, 1935, in Roby. She passed away December 1, 1998. Olan moved to Hamlin
in 1952 and worked as a building contractor. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Olan
moved to Granbury in 2002 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Granbury.
One brother and three sisters preceded him in death.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sue Cooper of Granbury; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Delton
Jackson of Abilene; five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2007, at Adams Funeral Home in Hamlin.
Lorna Gibbons Davis
Abilene, Texas -- Lorna Gibbons Davis, 81, died December 25, 2007, in Abilene after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Church of Christ with Bill Luttrell and Ray McGlothlin officiating. Interment will be in
Elmwood Memorial Park directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 6, 1926, Lorna was the daughter of Margaret (Lindsay) and Frank Gibbons. She attended the
University of California in Berkley and graduated cum laud from Abilene Christian College in 1949. She continued graduate studies at
the University of Texas in Austin. She taught English at the University of Puerto Rico and public school in Midland and Abilene, Texas
for several years. She met her future husband, D. Truitt Davis, at the Church of Christ in Midland and they married August 14, 1954 in
Houston, Texas.
A faithful member of Hillcrest Church of Christ, Lorna taught children's Bible classes and was the Ladies Bible Class Coordinator for
many years. She also worked as a volunteer for Caring Cancer Ministry in Abilene. She and her husband were long-time supporters of
Abilene Christian University and Abilene Christian Schools. They served on the Boards of the Abilene Symphony and the International
Christian University. She was an active member of the ACU Acappella Alumni Chorus.
She was preceded in death by her husband and by her parents.
Survivors include: daughters, Lamar Mathews and husband, David Douglas, of Houston, and Lindsay Feller and husband, Larry, of
Blacksburg, South Carolina; a son, Lance L. Davis of Abilene; a brother, Frank Lindsay Gibbons and his wife Thelma, of Houston,
Texas; and six grandchildren, Jordan and Monica Mathews of Houston, Landon and Laura Feller of Houston, and Lance D. and Joe
Davis of Abilene.
Pallbearers include: Lance L. Davis, Jordan Mathews, Landon Feller, Lance D. Davis, Joe Davis and Donald Smithwick.
The family expresses special thanks to Elizabeth Knorring, her dear friend and caregiver.
Memorial contributions may be made to Abilene Christian Schools.
Betty Ann Dodson
Haskell, Texas -- Betty Ann Dodson, 78, died Monday, December 24, 2007 in Merkel. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December
29th at the First Christian Church in Haskell with Dusty Garison and Richard Barr officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Cemetery,
directed by Starbuck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, December 27th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Starbuck Funeral Home in
Merkel and Friday, December 28th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Holden-McCauley Funeral Home in Haskell.
Betty was born July 12, 1929 in Haskell County to Theodore Willard Free and Velma Estelle Weaver Free. She married Leon L.
?Dobber? Dodson on October 15, 1949 in Haskell. He preceded her in death August 28, 1995.
Betty graduated as valedictorian from Mattson High School in 1946. She began her lifelong love of sewing at age 7 by hemming cup
towels. Betty enjoyed sewing for the public for many years and then worked 9 years sewing for the Herman Marcus factory. She worked
over 10 years in alterations at the Personality Shoppe under previous owners and over 13 years in alterations and sales for the current
owners. Betty continued sewing, doing alterations, and making crafts for people out of her home. She was a member of the First
Christian Church and Ladies Missionary Society. She always had a positive attitude and was known as an encourager and example for
others fighting cancer. She enjoyed visiting others weekly in the local nursing center and hospital, offering words of support. Betty loved
the Lord, her family, church family and friends and was always willing to help others. She was an extraordinary lady, friend, mother, and
?Memaw;? she will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her son, David ?Dobber? Dodson and wife Lynn of Haskell; her daughter, Lu Ann Williams and husband Benny of
Merkel; 2 granddaughters, Hilee Mulligan of Dallas; Courtney Stanley and husband Logan of San Antonio; great grandson Weiss
Stanley of San Antonio; 2 sisters, Frances Lewis of Abilene, Lula Faye Peiser and husband Otto of Lubbock; 2 brothers, Bobby Free
and wife Helen of Muleshoe, Willard Free and wife Nell of Lamesa.
Betty and her family would like to thank Dr. Mark Reedy and his staff, Hendrick Oncology Group and Hendrick Hospice for their care
and compassion shown during her battle with cancer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, P. O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604, or to First Christian Church,
107 N. Ave. F, Haskell, TX 79521.
Adam Fernandez
Lawrence Funeral
Anson, Texas -- Adam Fernandez, 37, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at Hendrick Medical Center. Services will be 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 29, 2007, at Saint Michael?s Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Melcher officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope
Cemetery, directed by Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home.
Born December 15, 1970 in Lockney, Tx. Adam was a son of Felix Fernandez and Dolores Fernandez. He was reared in Anson and
worked in construction.
Survivors include his father, Felix Fernandez, Sr. of Anson; his mother, Dolores Fernandez of Anson; four brothers, Felix Fernandez,
Jr., Martin Fernandez, Tony Fernandez, and Mark James Fernandez, all of Anson; and two sisters, Tina Marie Fernandez and Jessica
LeAnn Fernandez, both of Anson.
Sadako Hatcher
Piersall Benton
Hodges, Texas -- Sadako Hatcher, 77, died at an Abilene Hospital Wednesday December 26th, 2007. Funeral services will be held at
the Piersall Benton Funeral Directors Chapel, 733 Butternut St, at 10:00 am Saturday, December 29th with Rob Cunningham officiating.
Burial will follow at the Midway Cemetery in Hodges. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday at the funeral home.
Sadako was born on July 27, 1930 in Naygoya, Japan. She married Joe Thomas Hatcher in Tokyo, Japan on September 14th, 1961.
They lived in Hodges, Texas, for over 35 years building a home, raising a family and operating a small farm. "Sally" enjoyed working
with her husband in the garden and going to the farmers market in Abilene, to sell the produce they had grown. She was also active at
the Rose Park Senior Center attending exercise classes with her friends.
'Sally,' as people in the community knew her, was a friend to many, she loved to cook and was generous in helping others. She was
also proud of her American citizenship and the life this country had given her.
A loving wife and mother, Sadako is survived by her husband; Joe Thomas Hatcher, son; Joseph M. Hatcher. A brother, ToTu
Yamashita as well as many extended family members and a host of friends. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Sadako
was preceded in death by her parents Shingo and Fumiko Yamashita and one brother Hakoia Yamashita.
Memorials may be made to Christian Homes of Abilene, 1202 Estates Dr, Abilene, TX 79602, Disability Resources, P.O. Box 1880,
Abilene, TX 79604, or to the charity of your choice.
Condolences can be offered to the family at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com.
Justin Lee Hobbs
Eula, Texas -- Justin Lee Hobbs, 29, of Eula, died Saturday at an Amarillo hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Eula First Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Adams officiating. Burial will follow in
the Dudley Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Justin was born May 11, 1978 in Abilene, Texas. He moved to Avoca, Texas in 1983 and attended Lueders-Avoca ISD. He was a very
loving person. He worked in the oilfield. His children and family were dear to his heart. He loved adrenalines of snow-skiing/boarding in
the mountains, motorcycles and family vacations. He loved the excitement of fishing, hunting and sports. He loved the production of
freehand Painting Art. Freehand art came naturally to him. He drew what he loved. He always had a smile and a laughter that will be
greatly remembered. He was a long-time member of Avoca Baptist Church.
Justin was donor for the Gift of Life. His parents would like to say a special Thank You to the SICU at Northwest Texas Healthcare in
Amarillo for all the Tender Love and Care that was given to Justin and his family during his stay.
Survivors include his sons, Brandon Lee Hobbs of Eula and Jesek Ryan Hobbs of Euless; his mother and stepfather, Earl and Kathy
Bross of Eula; his sisters, Sheryl Stephens of Eula, Stephanie Moore of Childress, Melissa Bross of Clyde and Stephanie Mackiewicz of
Abilene; his brother, John Bross of Potosi; his grandparents, Ann Bross of Eula, Wendall Reeves of Abilene and Nancy Hobbs, also of
Abilene and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Johnny Hobbs of Abilene, grandfather, Bill Hobbs of Abilene, and Pat Lee Bross of Eula and
his grandmother, Lois Brown Reeves of Abilene.
Cloyce A. Holder
McCoy Funeral Home
Sweetwater, Texas -- Cloyce A. Holder, 91, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at her residence in Sweetwater. A 2:00 P.M. service
will be today, Friday, December 28, 2007 at the McCoy Chapel of Memories. Sue Rowlett and Rev. Richard Petree will officiate under
the direction of McCoy Funeral Home of Sweetwater. Burial will follow in the Slater's Chapel Cemetery.
Cloyce was born on March 9, 1916 in Brownwood, Texas. She married J. Maxwell Holder in Brownwood on January 15, 1935. She was
a graduate of Brownwood High School in 1933; she lived in Nolan county since the age of 19; she was appointed Post Master of the
Nolan post Office in June, 1971 and retired in December, 1980.
Survivors are her daughter, Margaret Haltom and husband Roger of Lubbock, TX.; 3 grandchildren, Lee Anne Spino and husband Larry
of Houston, TX., Greg Haltom and Krystal of Lubbock, TX., and Scott Haltom of Lubbock, TX.; 3 great grandchildren, Cole Haltom,
Trenton Haltom, and Amanda Haltom and one sister, Corine Wilson of Lubbock, TX.
Cloyce was preceded in death by her parents, Baxter and Margaret Porter, her husband, J. Maxwell Holder on January 2, 1969, 2
sisters and 4 brothers.
Honorary Pallbearers are Merle Smith, Elbert Simmons, David Linn, Cody Critz and Bill McMaster.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Disease Research Foundation, National Office, 50 Court Street, 306A, Brooklyn, NY.,
11201-4801 or to Nolan United Methodist Church, Nolan, TX 79537.
Robert Johnson
Abilene, Texas -- Bob Johnson, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on December 25, 2007 at the age of
73.
He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Johnson in 1972 and his mother, Flora Johnson in 1999.
He was born in Merkel, Texas on August 20, 1934. After spending his childhood years in Merkel and graduating from Merkel High
School, he moved to Pampa, Texas where he married Wanda Patterson in 1958.
While in Pampa, Bob was a deacon at the First Baptist Church and was active in the Texas Church Builders Program. He was
president of the Pampa Optimist Club for several years and founded the first Tiger football League in Pampa. He also coached Babe
Ruth baseball for over 20 years. He retired from the Celanese Corporation in 1996.
In 1996, he moved to Abilene, Texas. He was a deacon at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene and was active in the Texas Church
Builders Program. He was a member of the Nehemiah and Widows Ministries.
Bob is survived by his wife of 49 ½ years, Wanda Johnson, two sons; Denny Johnson and wife, Vanessa of Amarillo, Joe Johnson and
wife, Sharrise of Littlefield, one sister; Carol Ann McClaren and husband, Steve of Enid Oklahoma, four grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, 701 South Pioneer, on Friday, December 28. Services are
under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Memorials may be sent to: Pioneer Dr. Baptist Church Mission Department at 701 S. Pioneer in Abilene, Texas 79605.
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Abilene, Texas -- Randall Craig Keeling, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007 at the age of 57. Visitation and
memorial service will be at 11:00 am today, Friday in the chapel at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene,
Texas.
Randall was born in Plainview, Texas on June 14, 1950 to Pete and Linnie (Robinson) Keeling. He has been a resident of Abilene since
1977.
Randall was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jay Keeling. He is survived by one son, Matt Smith and his wife
Tammye, of Abilene; one daughter, Lacy Reeder and her husband Jordan, of Abilene; one sister, Alma Joyce Beardsley and her
husband George, of El Paso; and one grandson, Cooper Smith. Along with his two beloved beagles Tally & Bailey.
The family would like to personally thank Charlie Crawford, Tracy Sanders and Dwayne Apple for your dear friendship. We all love you,
Randall, and you will be dearly missed. The world was a better place with you in it and we are better people for knowing you.
Leo Melvin Ketchen
Abilene, Texas -- Leo Melvin Ketchen, 80 years old, died on the 26 of December 2007 at a local hospital in Abilene, TX. A memorial
service will be at 3 P.M. Saturday at North's Memorial Chapel , 242 Orange, with Chaplain Dan Crawford and Nathan W. Ketchen
officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 P.M. until service time at the chapel. Leo is survived by E. Beryl Gavin-Ketchen, wife of
46 years; his children, Wayne E. Ketchen, Patricia K. (Ketchen) Lehman, and Col. Gavin Ketchen; his sister, Anne L. (Ketchen) Brook;
five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Brenda Sue Martinez
Abilene, Texas -- Brenda Sue Martinez, 46, of Abilene, died Saturday, December 22, 2007. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday,
December 28, 2007, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Robert Bush officiating. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Section of
Abilene City Cemetery, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St. Visitation and prayer service will be
on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Brenda was born in Abilene on August 4, 1961, the daughter of John Riley Burch and the late Edwina Frances (Ball) Burch. She lived in
Abilene all her life and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She is survived by her father, John R. Burch and his new wife, Dorothy, of Abilene; a son, Marcus Martinez and his wife, April Rene,
also of Abilene; one daughter, Melissa Ann Martinez of San Antonio; three brothers, Curtis Burch of DeRidder, LA, Gary Burch of San
Antonio and Terry Burch of Hawley; two step-brothers, Raymond and Bobby Elrod; two sisters, Doris Trimble of San Antonio and Jo
Ann Cedillo of Abilene; one step-sister, Jean Elrod; and two grandchildren, Marcus Martinez, Jr. and Aydan Gilbert Martinez. She was
preceded in death by her mother, Edwina Burch, in 1988.
Atanacio "Nacho" Mijares
Abilene, Texas -- Atanacio "Nacho" Mijares, 73, died Monday, December 24, 2007, at an Abilene medical center.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church officiated by the Rev. Terry Brenon. Burial will be in Elmwood
Memorial Park directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. The rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The son of Sarafina and Francisco Terrazas, he was born in San Jose De Ramos Durango, Mexico, on May 2, 1934, and moved from
Mexico to Abilene in 1953. He was a professional tile setter, having worked for King Brothers Tile in Abilene from 1960 to 2005.
Nacho was a loving husband, father and grandfather, known to his family as "Pape". He never met a stranger, and was well-known in
the community. He was a member of St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. His hobbies include cooking, yard work, and enjoying movies.
His parents and a brother, Ralph Sandoval, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Mijares of Abilene; daughters, Josephine Leal and husband, Mark, and Lisa Marie Mijares of
Abilene, and Betty Leonard and husband, Brian, and Eloise Roth and husband, David, all of Monticello, Indiana; and six grandchildren,
Victoria Leal, Kai Roth, Gabrielle Leal, Kaleb Roth, Angelyn Jones and John Jones. He is also survived by a sister, Socorro Rubio of
Mexico; two half-sisters; five half-brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mark Leal, David Roth, Billy Jack King, Abel Martinez, Victor Zarmenio and Ralph Rubio.
Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Texas, 1802 Pine St., Abilene, TX 79601.
Jerry Renfro
Abilene, Texas -- Jerry Renfro was called home to meet his Maker on Tuesday, December 25, 2007. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 29, 2007, at Abilene Funeral Home Chapel of Hope. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill City Cemetery, directed by
Abilene Funeral Home, 3349 N. 12th Street.
Mr. Renfro was born June 7, 1953, to William Renfro, Jr. and Jewell Renfro. He was a lifelong resident of Abilene, Texas and was a self
employed mechanic.
Survivors include mother, Jewell Renfro Telford of Abilene; his wife, Kelly Renfro of Abilene; four daughters, Renea Brunson of Abilene,
Terri Harris of Denton, Michelle Renfro of Denton, and Arianna Couch of Abilene; two sons, Michael Curtis Renfro of El Paso and J.W.
Renfro of Abilene; two sisters, Patricia Renfro and Shirley Renfro of Abilene; a brother, Marvin Renfro of Forth Worth; a step-brother,
Anthony Daniels of Fort Worth; three step-children, Brandon Couch of Lamesa, Heather Couch of Abilene and Qiyyamah Couch of
Abilene; eight grandchildren; and many relatives and friends.
Mr. Renfro was preceded in death by his father, William Renfro, Jr., step-father, Sammy Telford, and two brothers, Michael Renfro and
Curtis Renfro.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday at Abilene Funeral Home, 3349 N. 12th Street.
Antonia V. Reyna
Winters, Texas -- Antonia V. Reyna, 85, of Winters died Wednesday December 26, 2007 at her residence. She was born in Mexico and
came to Texas as a young girl. She lived in Brownsville and married Eusebio Reyna May 6, 1936 in Lyford-Willary, Texas. They came
to Winters in 1969. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Antonio and Jesusa Vallejo; her husband Eusebio Reyna; 2 sons Eusebio Reyna Jr. and
Esteban Reyna; 3 brothers; 1 grandson and 2 great-granddaughters.
She is survived by 6 children: Benito Reyna, Epifanio Reyna, Santos Reyna, Reynaldo Reyna, Carolina Reyna Jiminez and Elena
Torres all of Winters. 3 sisters: Elida Rodriquez of Sanger, California, Olga Herrera of Sanger, California and Lydia Mendez of Fresno,
California. 34 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Rosary will be held at the Winters Funeral Home Chapel on Friday December 28, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on
Saturday December 29, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. at the Mt. Carmel Catholic Church with Rev. Santiago Udayar officiating. Burial will follow at
Lakeview cemetery under the direction of the Winters Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be: Martin Reyna, Arturo Reyna, Esteban Reyna Jr., Benito Reyna Jr., Martin Lee Torres and Ramiro Reyna.
Forrest R. Reynolds
Buffalo Gap, Texas -- Forrest R. Reynolds, 91, died Thursday, December 27, 2007, in an Abilene care center. Graveside services will
be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2007, in Buffalo Gap Cemetery, with the Reverend Michael Berry officiating, directed by FryBartlett Funeral Home of Tuscola.
Forrest was born November 4, 1916, in Jacksonville, Texas, the son of Zack and Lizzie Kelly Reynolds. He married Mabel Murphy July
14, 1941, in Jacksonville. The couple moved to Abilene in 1942, following his induction into the U.S. Army. He trained at Camp Barkley
and later landed on the coast of France on D-Day in World War II. He fought in the 90th Infantry Division, part of the 3rd Army,
commanded by General George S. Patton. After the war, he worked for Lewis Brick Company and Featherlite Block Company in
Abilene, retiring in 1981. He moved to Buffalo Gap in 1964 and served on the board of directors of Steamboat Mountain Water Supply
Corporation for 15 years. He was a member of Tuscola United Methodist Church and South Taylor County Lions Club.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Ruth Hill.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel Reynolds of Buffalo Gap; five sisters, Wana Whitson of Woodville, Marie Sales of Rusk, Freida Hill of
Jacksonville, Maxine Page of Wills Point, and Betty Sue Thompson of Richardson; three nephews; and two nieces.
Memorials may be made to Tuscola United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 205, Tuscola, Texas 79562 or Buffalo Gap Cemetery
Association, P. O. Box 842, Buffalo Gap, Texas 79508.
Bobby Ritchey
Abilene, Texas -- Bobby J. Ritchey, of Abilene, died Monday, December 24, 2007 at the age of 84. Funeral services, with Bob Scott
officiating, will be at 2:00 pm Friday in the chapel at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Bobby was born January 24, 1923 in Brown County, Texas to Augusta Evans and Anna (Guyer) Pulliam. After graduating from high
school and business college, she worked in the purchasing department at Dunigan Tool Company for 25 years. June 18, 1988, Bobby
married Clifton (Clif) Ritchey in Abilene. She was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ. Through the years Bobby was active in
various church organizations including the "widow and widowers" group and was involved in the group that helped those in need that
are shut-ins. She was also a member of the Desk and Derreck Organization and a member of the Aggie Moms' Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Nurine Bruce. She is survived by her husband, Clif Ritchey, of Abilene; one
son, Tom Osborn, of San Antonio, Texas; one daughter, Judy Nichols, of Midland; two step-daughters, Gloria Rose and her husband
James, of Ft. Worth, Sandra Wilson and her husband Bruce, of San Marcos; one brother, William Pulliam and his wife Katie, of
Dawson; two sisters, Augusta Dazey, of Texas City and Violet Wells, of Brownwood; nine grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ginger Thornton
Abilene, Texas -- Ginger Thornton, 64, of Abilene, TX passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2007. She will be greatly missed.
Ginger was born on September 22, 1943 to Gene and Melba Thornton in Abilene, TX. She attended Abilene High School and
graduated from McMurry University with a bachelor's degree in secondary education. She taught most of her career in AISD as a
special education teacher. Before her career as a teacher, she worked as a Vice President for Thornton's Department Store, her family
owned business. Thornton's was a mega department store in Abilene from 1937 to 1985. Most people remember Thornton's for their
Christmas window display.
Services will be held Friday, December 28, at 3 pm at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South, followed by a
graveside in Elmwood Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Jones officiating. The family received friends Thursday evening at Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home on Hwy 277.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Melba Thornton.
She is survived by one son, Matthew Scroggs and wife, Mia, of Austin, TX; one daughter, Melissa Smith and Greg Collins of Abilene,
TX; six grandchildren, Courtney Nichols and husband John, Kristin Staples, Ryan Staples, Katie Scroggs, Annie Scroggs and Ethan
Scroggs; and one great-grandson, Carter Castenada.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Rescue the Animals, 5933 South 1st, Abilene, TX, 79605.
Willie Rex Abels
MIDLOTHIAN -- Willie Rex Abels, 72, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Graveside services will be 2 p.m.
Saturday at Proctor Cemetery under the direction of Harrell Funeral Home.
Katherine Lee Abrams
BROWNWOOD -- Katherine Lee Abrams, 63, services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, in the DavisMorris Funeral Home Chapel with Don and Yvonne Sanderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky
Creek Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday evening at the funeral home.
James Compton
COLORADO CITY -- James Compton, 90, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Graveside services will be 10 a.m.
Saturday in the Colorado City Cemetery under the direction of Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Jim Earl Dockins
MUNDAY -- Jim Earl Dockins, 41, services are pending with McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in Munday.
Brandon Lee "Bubba" Edwards
TYE -- Brandon Lee "Bubba" Edwards, 21, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Arrangements are pending with
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
Dwain "Duby" English
MERKEL -- Dwain "Duby" English, 47, died Wednesday, Dec. 26. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30 at
Merkel First Baptist Church under the direction of Starbuck Funeral Home.
Mary Ann Hall
BIG SPRING -- Mary Ann Hall, 69, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Services are pending with Nalley-pickle
& Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
Marie Harkins
COLORADO CITY -- Marie Harkins, 91, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Services will be 11 a.m. in the First
United Methodist Church under the direction of Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Virgil Hogue
COLORADO CITY -- Virgil Hogue, 93, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Services will be 3 p.m. today in the
Kiker-Seale Chapel under the direction of Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
James Trueitt Jeffrey
SYLVESTER -- James Trueitt Jeffrey, 90, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the
McCaulley Methodist Church. Burial will be in the McCaulley Cemetery, directed by Adams Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Adams Funeral Home
Robert Journey
STAMFORD -- James Trueitt Jeffrey, 50, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Funeral service will be 11 a.m.
Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church under the direction of Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home.
Leona May Lackey
BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Leona May Lackey, 84, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Arrangements are pending with
Abilene Funeral Home.
Jenny Morphew
ABILENE -- Jenny Morphew, 87, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Arrangements are pending with The Hamil
Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.
Charles Ray Porter
:MAY -- Charles Ray Porter, 56, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Graveside memorial service will be 2 p.m.
Sunday at Pleasant Valley Cemetery under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home of Early.
Keon Potts
ABILENE -- Keon Potts, 30, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, in a Lubbock medical center. Arrangements are
Gerald F. Lange
ROWENA -- Gerald Frank Lange, 91, of Rowena passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Shannon Medical
Center in San Angelo. Rosary will be recited Friday 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena. Mass of
Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph
Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are with Lange Funeral Home.
Richard M. "Bud" Reed
ABILENE -- Richard M. "Bud" Reed, 93, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Graveside services with military
honors will be Sunday at East Hill Cemetery, Fort Stockton under the direction of Community Memorial
Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd Street, Abilene.
Carmen Sanchez
ABILENE -- Carmen Sanchez, 49, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St.
Francis Catholic Church. Prayer service 7 p.m. Sunday at Abilene Funeral Home.
Pauline Sosebee
ABILENE -- Pauline Sosebee, 92, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday
at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel under the direction of Starbuck Funeral Home.
Kenith "Keny" Wilson
STAMFORD -- Kenith Keny Wilson, 30, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at First
Baptist Church under the direction of Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home.
Obits for Saturday December 29, 2007
Donnie (Collins) Rone
Summers - Bakker Funeral Home
Eastland, Texas -- Donnie (Collins) Rone, age 89, of Carbon, passed away on December 27, 2007.
Funeral services are at 3 PM on Sunday, December 30, 2007 at the Bear Springs Cemetery.
Doug Wintermute will officiate the services held under the direction of the Summers-Bakker Funeral Home. The family will receive
friends tonight from 5-6 pm at the funeral home.
Donnie Collins was born on March 2, 1918 in Mobeetie, Texas to Lafoy L. Collins and Elizabeth (Lloyd) Collins. She grew up in
Mobeetie, Texas near Amarillo and later moved with her family to Carbon. She married Olen Byrum, known by friends as "O. B.", Rone
on December 17, 1938 in Mobeetie. The couple were blessed with two daughters, Mittie and Mary.
Donnie was proud to be a homemaker. O.B. and Donnie farmed and ranched in Eastland County. She was a member of the former
First Methodist Church in Carbon and a current member of the First United Methodist Church in Eastland.
Donnie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of nearly 41 years, O.B. Rone; her brothers, Sam, Lafloy, Lawrence, and
Dean; her sisters, Angie, Frankie, and Johnnie; and her son-in-law, Leonard Bledsoe.
She is survived by her daughters, Mittie Bledsoe of Carbon and Mary Donham and husband James of Gorman, her sister, Jane Seitz of
Mobeetie, and 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made in Donnie's name to the Bear Springs Cemetery Association. She will be deeply missed by her family and
friends.
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Lorna Gibbons Davis
Abilene, Texas -- Lorna Gibbons Davis, 81, died December 25, 2007, in Abilene after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Church of Christ with Bill Luttrell and Ray McGlothlin officiating. Interment will be in
Elmwood Memorial Park directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 6, 1926, Lorna was the daughter of Margaret (Lindsay) and Frank Gibbons. She attended the
University of California in Berkley and graduated cum laud from Abilene Christian College in 1949. She continued graduate studies at
the University of Texas in Austin. She taught English at the University of Puerto Rico and public school in Midland and Abilene, Texas
for several years. She met her future husband, D. Truitt Davis, at the Church of Christ in Midland and they married August 14, 1954 in
Houston, Texas.
A faithful member of Hillcrest Church of Christ, Lorna taught children's Bible classes and was the Ladies Bible Class Coordinator for
many years. She also worked as a volunteer for Caring Cancer Ministry in Abilene. She and her husband were long-time supporters of
Abilene Christian University and Abilene Christian Schools. They served on the Boards of the Abilene Symphony and the International
Christian University. She was an active member of the ACU Acappella Alumni Chorus.
She was preceded in death by her husband and by her parents.
Survivors include: daughters, Lamar Mathews and husband, David Douglas, of Houston, and Lindsay Feller and husband, Larry, of
Blacksburg, South Carolina; a son, Lance L. Davis of Abilene; a brother, Frank Lindsay Gibbons and his wife Thelma, of Houston,
Texas; and six grandchildren, Jordan and Monica Mathews of Houston, Landon and Laura Feller of Houston, and Lance D. and Joe
Davis of Abilene.
Pallbearers include: Lance L. Davis, Jordan Mathews, Landon Feller, Lance D. Davis, Joe Davis and Donald Smithwick.
The family expresses special thanks to Elizabeth Knorring, her dear friend and caregiver.
Memorial contributions may be made to Abilene Christian Schools.
Dwain 'Duby' English
Merkel, Texas -- Dwain 'Duby' English, 47, died Thursday, December 27, 2007 in Abilene.
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.
Dwain was born May 26, 1960 in Merkel to George English and Bonnie Pack English. He was a member of the Merkel First Baptist
Church and graduated from Merkel High School in 1978. He worked for Taylor Electric Co-op for 29 years. Dwain was a member of the
Texas Trophy Hunters Association and Texas Big Game Association where he won numerous awards. He was also a hunting guide for
the Double Horseshoe Ranch. Dwain was a Little League coach and a good friend to many people. He was a very proud and involved
PaPa and Uncle Poot.
Survivors include his former wife, Sally English of Abilene; his son, Cody English and wife, Kristie of Abilene; his daughter, Trina Riley
and husband, Michael of Clyde; his mother, Bonnie Owens and husband, Floyd of Abilene; his grandmother, Hazel Pack of Merkel; his
sister, Taresia Griffith and husband, Randy of Merkel; 2 step-brothers, Rodney Owens and wife, Debbie and Randy Owens both of
Abilene; his aunt, Lucille Gray of Merkel; 6 grandchildren, Jessika, Justin, Tanner and Trace Riley, Ashley and Tyler English; and a
niece Shanda Griffith of Merkel.
Memorials may be made to the Merkel Cemetery Association, 201 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536 or to the Merkel Little League
Association.
Billy Eugene Gann
Abilene, Texas -- Billy Eugene Gann, 75, died Monday, December 24, 2007, at his home.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday in Rule Cemetery in Rule, Texas, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory,
Abilene. The visitation and viewing will be prior to the service at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the cemetery.
Born in Holley in Haskell County, Texas, on February 20, 1932, he was the son of Velma (Camp) and Bill Gann. He retired from the U.
S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Gann, on July 26, 2001, and his parents.
Survivors include ten sons, William Earl Gann, Barry Shawn Gann, Chester Eugene Gann, Robin Douglas Gann, Paul Owen Gann,
John Gann, Bruce Morris Gann, Derek Ian Gann, Robert Vredenburg and Christopher Vredenburg, and seventeen grandchildren.
Mary Esther Hernandez Lopez
Greenlawn Funeral Home
Springfield, Missouri -- Mary Esther Hernandez Lopez, age 49, of Springfield, Missouri and formerly of Merkel, died Sunday, December
23, 2007.
Rosary was said at 7 p.m. on Friday in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Merkel, Texas. Mass is at 10 a.m. this morning,
Saturday, December 29, 2007 in the church with the Rev. Terry Brenon officiating. Burial
will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel.
Mrs. Lopez was born on July 8, 1958 in Merkel to Frank and Eulogia Hernandez. She attended school in Merkel. She was a
homemaker. She lived in Abilene for many years and moved to Springfield, Missouri about 16 years ago. She was a former member of
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Merkel and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in, Abilene.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include: a companion, Gary Butts, of Springfield, MO.; her mother, of McGregor; one daughter, Melissa Hernandez and
fiance', Tony Colbert of Abilene; one son and daughter-in-law, Issac and Margarita Lopez of Corpus Christi; four brothers and sisters-inlaw, David and Jennie Hernandez of Monroe, LA., Ruben and Lydia Hernandez of Bryank, Phillip and Celia Hernandez of Spring, and
Johnny and Dianne Hernandez of Merkel; one sister and brother-in-law, Suzanne and Allen Smith of the Springfield, MO. area; four
grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
J. Oliver Jackson
Abilene, Texas -- J. Oliver Jackson, a member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame who coached track and field athletes from Abilene
Christian University who set or tied 15 world records and won four gold medals in the Olympic Games, died December 26, 2007 at 87
years of age.
A family burial will be followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday at Highland Church of Christ, 425 Highland under the direction
of The Hamil Family Funeral Home of Abilene. Family visitation will be Friday, December 28 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home,
6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene.
Jackson's survivors include his wife, Bridget Marie (Biddie) Rowland Jackson, of Abilene, and three daughters and their husbands,
Sara Brumit of Hutto, Rolanda Fulham and husband Paul of Abilene, and Lola Barnes and husband Terry of Comanche.
Survivors also include grandchildren Wes Anderson of Hutto, Blaine Anderson of Arlington, Paul David Fulham, III and his wife Lindsey
of Houston, Jackson Fulham of Plano, Bridget and Zane Barnes of Comanche and Lubbock and great-grandson Karsen Macias of
Arlington. Several nieces and nephews also survive Coach Jackson.
Born in Denison, Texas on July 17, 1920 to O.I. and Jo Moore Jackson, he was the eighth of nine children. Preceding Jackson in death
are his parents and siblings.
Jackson and Biddie Rowland, a 1939 graduate of Denison High School, were married Dec. 14, 1944, in Denison and were married 63
years prior to his death.
He was a member of the Class of 1942 at ACU, but his graduation was delayed until 1946 (Bachelor of Science degree in education)
because of four years of service in World War II. Entering military service in January 1942 in Lubbock, he served as a USAF captain
and as a combat intelligence and executive officer of the 321st Bombardment Group in the 12th Air Force in Africa, Sicily, Italy, Corsica
and France.
Jackson graduated from Denison High School in 1938. He was a member of the Class of 1942 at Abilene Christian University, but his
graduation was delayed until 1946 (Bachelor of Science degree in education) because of four years of service in World War II. Entering
military service in January 1942 in Lubbock, he served as a USAF captain and as a combat intelligence and executive officer of the
321st Bombardment Group in the 12th Air Force in Africa, Sicily, Italy, Corsica and France.
He also received a Master of Education degree from University of North Texas in 1953. Jackson served on many national boards and
was a Life Member of the Old Guard.
He attended University of North Texas and Oklahoma Baptist University before enrolling at Abilene Christian, where he played running
back for the football team and competed in the sprints and 440 in track and field.
After his coaching career ended in 1963, he served 20 years as senior vice president and director of Marketing for American Founders
Life Insurance Co. in Austin after managing its agency in Lubbock.
Jackson served on the Board of Trustees for Abilene Christian from 1974 to 1990 until his promotion to the Senior Board, and he also
was an officer of the university's National Development Council. In 1960 Abilene Christian named Jackson the winner of its award for
Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, the first active faculty member to receive such an honor.
He was a member of seven Halls of Fame including Abilene Christian, U.S. Track and Field Coaches Association, Drake Relays, and
the NAIA.
In 1978, he was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Dallas with five others, including Tom Landry, the late coach of the
Dallas Cowboys
Jackson was a member of Highland Church of Christ in Abilene and earlier served as a deacon at College (University) Church of Christ
in Abilene and an elder for the University Avenue Church of Christ in Austin.
An honorable Christian family man, coach and business executive, he was known for his positive attitude and as an encourager to
achieve greatness. His infectious smile and twinkle in his blue eyes will be remembered by all who knew him. He is waiting at the turn
with his whistle. He will be dearly missed.
The family requests any gifts be made to: ACU Gift Records, The Oliver and Biddie Jackson Scholarship Fund, ACU Box 29132,
Abilene, TX 79699-9132; or to Hendrick Hospice Care, Hendrick Medical Center Foundation, 1900 Pine St., Abilene, TX 79601.
James Trueitt Jeffrey
Sylvester, Texas -- James Trueitt Jeffrey, 90, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2007, in Hamlin. Services will be 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 30, 2007, at the McCaulley Methodist Church with Rev. Carter Edmondson and Terry O?Rear officiating. Burial will
be in the McCaulley Cemetery, directed by Adams Funeral Home.
Born April 24, 1917, in Fisher County, Trueitt was the son of the late Jim and Mattie (Lawlis) Jeffrey. He attended schools in Sylvester
and McCaulley and married Lydia Jewell Gibson June 29, 1932, in Sylvester. Trueitt was a lifetime resident and farmer of Fisher
County. He was a member of the McCaulley United Methodist Church where he served in numerous offices. Trueitt was a member of
the Sun Water Supply in Noodle and served as treasurer of the McCaulley Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by one daughter (Charlette Elizabeth Jeffrey) three grandsons, (Britt Jeffrey, Todd Jeffrey, and John Todd
Matthis) one brother (Avis Jeffrey), one sister (Menville Powers) and one daughter-in-law, Jonelle Jeffrey.
Survivors include his loving wife of 74 years, Lydia Jewell Jeffrey of the home; four sons, Billy Wayne Jeffrey (and wife, Shirley) of
Roby, Johnny Jeffrey (and wife, Babs) of Hamlin, Jerry Jeffrey of Sylvester, Jackie Jeffrey (and wife, Barbara) of McCaulley; one
brother, Tommy LaWayne Jeffrey of Shreveport, LA; one sister, Norma Kay Kupett of Fort Worth; twelve grandchildren; twenty-two
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2007, at Adams Funeral Home.
ADAMS FUNERAL HOME
HAMLIN, TEXAS
325-576-2602
L. C. Johnson Sr.
Haskell, Texas -- L. C. Johnson, Sr., 90, of Haskell, died Thursday, December 27, 2007, at his residence.
A Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 30, 2007 at the Greater Independent Baptist Church, Haskell. Burial will follow
in Willow Cemetery under the direction of Holden - McCauley Funeral Home, Haskell. A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.,
Saturday at the funeral home.
L. C. was born in Waco, August 16, 1917, the son of James E. Johnson and Maggie Washington Johnson. L. C. served in the United
States Army from 1942 to 1945. He married Alice Lewis on April 22, 1945 in Haskell and was ordained as a minister in 1975. He retired
from ministry after 15 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents James and Maggie Johnson and wife Alice Lewis Johnson.
L. C is survived by: children, Otis T. Johnson and Ollie D. Johnson of Arlington, Robert E. Johnson, L. C. Johnson, Jr. and Johnie L.
Johnson all of Haskell; sister, Maggie Hubert of Waco; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
Leo Melvin Ketchen
Abilene, Texas -- Leo Melvin Ketchen, 80 years old, died on the 26 of December 2007 at a local hospital in Abilene, TX.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St., with Chaplain Dan Crawford and Nathan W.
Ketchen officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time at the chapel. Leo is survived by E. Beryl GavinKetchen, wife of 46 years; his children, Wayne E. Ketchen and wife, Cindy, Patricia K. (Ketchen) Lehman and husband, Paul, and Col.
Gavin Ketchen and wife, Debbie; his sister, Anne L. (Ketchen) Brook; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Nadine Middleton
Haskell, Texas -- Nadine Middleton, 90, of Haskell, died December 28, 2007 at Community Care Home in Stamford.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 30, 2007 at First United Methodist Church in Haskell with Tom Long
officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Cemetery, under the direction of Holden McCauley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 3
p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Nadine was born in Lingellville, TX., April 25, 1917, the daughter of J. A. McMahan and Mary Fransis McMahan. She married David
Alton Middleton on October 6, 1934 in Lamesa, he preceded her in death January 12, 1998. Nadine was a member of the Eastern Star,
Sons of Herman Lodge and First United Methodist Church in Haskell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 sisters and 1 brother.
Nadine is survived by: sons, Fred Middleton of Dallas, David Middleton and wife, Patti of Haskell; daughter, Elaine Davis of Fort Davis;
brother, Twain McMahan of Lubbock; sister, Maxine Whatley of Hemet, California; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and 2 greatgreat grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Haskell.
Jennie Davis Compton Morphew
Abilene, Texas -- Jennie Davis Compton Morphew joined beloved members of her family in "the place which is prepared for her" on
December 27, 2007.
Her life will be celebrated on Monday, December 31 at 10:30 AM at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, with
visitation Sunday, December 30 from 2:30 to 4:30 at the funeral home.
Jennie was the daughter of Clary Pauline Davis and Alfred James Compton of Galveston, TX and was born in Albany, NY, On October
27, 1920. Her brother, Alfred James (Bud) Compton, Jr. born in 1923, was killed in World War II. Jennie graduated from North Dallas
High School and graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1943, and married Lt. William Morphew that same year. After his
service in the military, Bill passed the CPA exam in 1950 and the Morphews moved to Abilene, where he became a partner in Condley,
Kinard and Company, later Condley, Morphew and Company, for 25 years. He was an officer and active in state and local CPA
organizations, with Jennie always the gracious hosted and active participant in these activities. Bill passed away in 1989.
Jennie was active in the community, participating in the PTAs at all of her childrens' schools, as well as serving as Treasurer of the PTA
City Council. When Austin Elementary School opened, she helped catalog the school library. She loved golf, playing wherever she
traveled, and hit a hole in one at the Abilene Country Club. She was a member of the Abilene Woman's Club, serving as Treasurer;
Abilene Garden Club; the Pierian Study Club for 50 years, serving in various capacities, including yearbook chairman until she was in
her 80's; the American Association of University Women, particularly enjoying the Book Review and Bridge Groups. She served as
Board Member and Secretary of the Abilene Weatherization Program from its inception, for many years. She participated in the Big
Country Ostomy Support Group. She was devoted to her church, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, serving as First and Second
Reader, Board Member, Clerk, Sunday School teacher, and Chair of the Music Committee for 40 years. She rarely missed a church
service or organization meeting, believing that if you were a member, you should attend, participate and support the organization.
In her fifties, Jennie worked for Tri-College Continuing Education Program at Hardin-Simmons University, and while there, completed a
Master's Degree in English and obtained her teaching certificate, teaching freshman composition classes. After Tri-College, she worked
for West Texas Utilities in the Marketing Dept until she retired at age 70. Those were happy, productive years which she enjoyed every
day.
After retirement, Jennie was active in the things she enjoyed, reading and playing bridge and other card games; working crossword
puzzles and reading the Abilene Reporter News daily; cooking and sharing what she cooked with others; walking her poodles (one after
the other over the years) at Red Bud Park and enjoying the peace and beauty of her surroundings. She was friend to and had many
beloved friends, who made her life rich and full. She loved ideas, discussing and learning new things, and keeping her mind active with
all the interesting things in the world.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennie Dianne Morphew; her son, William David Morphew and his wife, Marcie Dean Morphew, and
their four children-William Dean, Kaycee Michelle, Austin Michael and Elizabeth Marie Morphew; and granddaughter Meagan Deanne
Shewmake. Also, three cousins: Ogden Bingham Compton of Dallas, TX and his sons, Bill and family, Bob and family, and Eddie
Compton; Claude (and Margaret) Haisley of Temple, TX; and Jonell Cook Hammonds of Beaumont, TX.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Dr. Robert Striegler and to the kind and compassionate employees of Hendrick
Hospital, Hendrick Hospice, and Sears Methodist Center.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Abilene, TX; the Abilene Branch of the American
Association of University Women, for the college scholarship program for non-traditional women students; or to Just People, Inc.
Lillian Royston
Seymour Memorial Funeral Home
Seymour, Texas -- Lillian Royston, 84, passed away December 28, 2007 in Seymour.
Funeral services will be at 2 P.M. Sunday at the Seymour Church of Christ with Steve Young and A. B. Martin officiating with interment
in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.
Survivors include a son, Edwin Royston of Olney, Texas; daughters, Doris Yates of
Euless, Texas, Sue Ann Barton of Vernon, Texas, Connie Birkenfeld of Seymour, Texas,
and Glenna Shahan and Nancy Shahan, both of Munday, Texas; a brother, Lonnie Howe
of Olney, Texas, a sister, Marie Ware of Dallas, Texas; 11 Grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 - 7 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home.
Seymour Memorial
Funeral Home
Seymour, Texas
940-888-3124
Ivan E. Slaughter
Lange Funeral Home
Ballinger, Texas -- Ivan E. Slaughter, 83, of Ballinger, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at the Ballinger Healthcare
and Rehabilitation Center (formerly Heritage Oaks Estates).
Ivan, the only child of Johnnie and Kate Slaughter, was born November 4, 1924 in Maverick, Texas. After graduating from Norton High
School, Ivan married the former Miriam Ann Gottschalk on October 25, 1943, whom he met at a dance at the hangar in San Angelo.
She remained the love of his life for 64 years.
Ivan served in the European theater in World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received fighting in France. He
returned to Ballinger after his discharge. The couple lived in Brownwood, Hatchel, and Maverick before settling outside Ballinger where
they farmed for over 20 years. After retiring from farming, Ivan worked for the U. S. Post Office in Ballinger.
He will be remembered for his legendary strength, great sense of humor, and his ability to fix anything mechanical. He enjoyed
countless hours of fishing, golfing, and hunting with his sons, family members, and friends. He built a number of structures in and
around Ballinger, including the Ballinger Auction Barn.
Ivan and Ann were members of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ballinger. He was a member of the Sons of Hermann.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Slaughter; five children, Jim Slaughter and his wife, Mauri, of College Station; Dan Slaughter and his
wife, Carolyn, of Ballinger; Linda Fernandez and her husband, Mike, of Austin; John Slaughter and his wife, Les, of Midland; and Cathy
Elliott and her husband, Gary, of Ballinger.
Ivan is also survived by nine grandchildren, Kimberly Drechsler and husband, Steve, of Coppell; Craig Slaughter and wife, Kim, of
Clyde; Michael Slaughter of New Braunfels; Stephanie Slaughter of Tampa, FL; Sarah Fernandez of Austin; Derek Slaughter of
Midland; Jordan Slaughter of College Station; and Jason and Ryan Elliott of Ballinger. He is survived by five great-grandchildren, Jack,
Luke, and Molly Drechsler of Coppell; Preston Slaughter of New Braunfels; and Lexi Slaughter of Clyde.
The family would like to thank Ivan's caregivers, especially the wonderful staff of Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, for
their love and support.
There will be a time of visitation Saturday December 29th at Lange Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the rosary following.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 30th at Lange Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial with military honors in
Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Ballinger VFW Post.
Pauline Sosebee
Abilene, Texas -- Pauline Sosebee, 92, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007 in a local hospital. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m.
Monday, December 31st at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. that afternoon at Second Baptist Church
in Abilene with Reverend James McKinnon officiating, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home of Merkel.
Pauline was born April 5, 1915 in Jones County to H. T. Caffey and Lilly Pearl McNabb Caffey. She married J. D. Sosebee on March
29, 1939 in Jones County.
He preceded her in death March 31, 1992. Pauline was a member of Second Baptist Church. She worked for Abilene Linen Supply and
was head cook at Cox Hospital. She loved going to church, cooking, listening to talk radio and country music, watching Dr. Phil and
being with family.
Survivors include: 2 daughters, Sherry Key of Sweetwater, Paula Pope and husband, Chester of Abilene; 2 sons, Winston Sosebee and
wife, Mary of Midland, Rickey Sosebee and wife, Cathy of Lubbock; 2 sisters, Lou Alice De Alba and husband, John of Merkel, Patsy
Bledsoe and husband, Charles of Trinity; 4 brothers, C. B. Caffey and wife, Nova of Abilene, Burt Caffey of Hawley, Talmadge Caffey of
Abilene, Curtis Caffey and wife, Dorothy of Abilene; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Donna Kay Hitt; 2 infant brothers and brothers H. T., Hiram and George
Caffey; 2 sisters, Ava Lee Mize and Thelma Womack.
Kenith Leighton "Keny" Wilson
Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home
Stamford, Texas -- Kenith Leighton "Keny" Wilson, 30, of Lynchburg, South Carolina, formerly of Stamford, passed away December 25,
2007.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 30, 2007 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Selph officiating.
Interment will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kinney - Underwood Funeral Home in Stamford.
Keny was born on November 5, 1977 in Pampa to Bill and Cindy Wilson. He graduated Stamford High School in 1996. He moved from
Stamford to South Carolina in 2000 and was employed by Neffrental, a large equipment rental company. Keny had a great sense of
humor and his overwhelming smile will be missed by all. He will be remembered for his overabundant love for his son Alex. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Stamford.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Wilson; maternal grandparents, Earl and LaVerne Brooks; and paternal grandfather, John
Coit Wilson.
Surviving Mr. Wilson are: son, Leighton Alexander "Alex" Wilson of his home in Lynchburg, South Carolina; mother and step-father, Joe
and Cindy Walton of Stamford; grandmother, Mary Wilson of Florence, South Carolina; sister, Angie Louis and husband, Marty of
Aspermont; brother, Bill Wilson and wife, Joy of Wheeler; two step-sisters, Tammy Bannister and husband, Mark of Brownwood, and
Laurie Casey of Proctor; three nieces; six nephews; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Saturday, December 29, 2007 at the funeral home.
Carolyn K. Boyle
COLEMAN -- Carolyn K. Boyle, 61, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.
Services are 1 p.m. today at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Louise Strength officiating with
interment under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.
Jane Browning
SNYDER -- Jane Browning, 66, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at Carillon House in Lubbock. Services are 2
p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Fluvana Cemetery in Fluvana, Texas, directed by Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral
Home. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
TYE -- Brandon Lee "Bubba" Edwards, 21, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in Fort Worth. Graveside services are
11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 in Tye Cemetery directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277
South, Abilene. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mary Ann Hall
BIG SPRING -- Mary Ann Hall, 69, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 in a Midland hospital. Services are 2 p.m.
today at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Dr. Randy Cotton and Rev. James Mitchell
officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park Cemetery.
David Lee Laird
GRAPEVINE -- David Lee Laird, 60, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at HEB Hospital in Bedford. Graveside
services are 3 p.m. today at Tarleton Cemetery in Palo Pinto County directed by Stephenville Funeral Home.
Nan Love
SNYDER -- Nan Love, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Services are 2 p.m. today in Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home with burial in Hillside Memorial Gardens
Cemetery.
Louise McElreath
ALLEN -- Louise McElreath, 67, formerly of Big Spring died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Baylor Medical
Center of Plano. Memorial Services are 4 p.m. today at Myers & Smith Chapel of Big Spring. Visitation is 5
until 6 p.m. Saturday following the service.
James W. McGee
SWEETWATER -- James W. McGee, 87, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at his home. Services are 3 p.m. today
at the Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home, Mike Ensminger officiating, with burial in the Sweetwater
Cemetery attended by the Dyess Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Loyd "Bud" McGlaun
BIG SPRING -- Loyd "Bud" McGlaun, 82, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Big
Spring. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Snyder Cemetery directed by Bell-CypertSeale Funeral Home of Snyder. Visitation is 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
J. T. Meyers
CROSS PLAINS -- J. T. Meyers, 68, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 in Abilene. Services are pending with
Higginbotham Funeral Home of Cross Plains.
Marcus Keon Potts
Marcus Keon Potts, 30, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, in a Lubbock medical center. Services are 1 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 31, 2007 at Antioch CME Church. Burial will be in Abilene City Cemetery directed by Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Janie Sandoval Rivera
SNYDER -- Janie Sandoval Rivera, 46, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 at the Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
Graveside services are 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Snyder Cemetery directed by Bell-Cypert-Seale
Funeral Home of Snyder.
Krystal "Kris" Stinnett
ANSON -- Krystal "Kris" Stinnett, 51, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Hendrick Medical Center. Services are 2
p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at Bethel Assembly Church with Rev. Cody Cochran officiating. Burial will be in
Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home.
Gordon Wayne "Duane" Taylor
RANGER -- Gordon Wayne "Duane" Taylor, 54, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 in Fort Worth. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. today in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger,
Texas.
Martha Ann Upchurch
FORT WORTH -- Martha Ann Upchurch, 69, formerly of Baird, Texas, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 in Fort
Worth. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Baird directed
by Parker Funeral Home with burial in the Santa Anna Cemetery.
Traphene Welborn
MUNDAY -- Traphene Welborn, 85, died Friday, Dec. 28th, 2007 at Frisco, Tx. Services are pending with
McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in Munday Tx.
Raymond "Ray" Willis, Jr.
SWEETWATER -- Raymond "Ray" Willis, Jr., 84, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 in Sweetwater. Services are 2
p.m. today at the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Ruth Ann Cornutt Jones
Clyde, Texas -- Ruth Ann Cornutt Jones, 62 of Clyde, died Friday at an Abilene hospital.
Services will be Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Toby Henson officiating. Burial will follow at the
Kendrick Cemetery in Denton Valley. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home.
Ruth Ann was born October 30, 1945 in Loraine to Willis and Era (Epperson) Cornutt. She was raised in Mitchell County and attended
school in Loraine. She received her Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification on October 27, 1971. Her previous places of employment
were Canterbury Villa in Baird, Clyde Nursing Center, and Home Health Care & Pediatric Nursing. She loved family get togethers,
camping, fishing, cooking and working in her flower beds.
She is survived by her husband Doug and three children: Tammy Brown and husband, Bill of San Angelo, Teri Melton of Bloomburg
and Stephen Belcher of Abilene; 4 grandchildren: Heath Miller of San Angelo, Coy Chew of Abilene, Sidney and Calli Melton of
Bloomburg; 2 brothers: Bennie Cornutt and wife, Betty of Gladewater and Billy Cornutt and wife, Kay Nell of Loraine; 3 sisters: Dorothy
Merket of Roscoe, Pauline Pitman and husband, Hank of Wylie, and Linda Hill and husband, Darrell of Abilene.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, Lee Roy Cornutt, and 1 sister, May Belle Glasgow.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kalla and Mom's dear friends at the Texas Cancer Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory Street, Abilene, Texas 79601.
Jim Earl Dockins
Munday, Texas -- Jim Earl Dockins, 41, passed away Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 in Shackelford county.
Services will be 2:00 p.m Monday, December 31st at the First Baptist Church in Munday, TX with Pastor Gene Ward officiating.
Interment will follow in the Johnson Memorial Cemetery under the direction of McCauley - Smith Funeral Home in Munday, TX.
Jim Earl was born April 26th, 1966 in Knox City, TX. to David and Connie Dockins. He worked in the oil Industry and was an
outstanding member of the 1984 State Champion Munday Moguls football team.
He is survived by: his wife, Melissa Dockins, his mother and father, two sons, Jimmy and Jermane Dockins, and one step son, Junior
Weeaks, all of Munday, five daughters, Renissa, Shadee, Kenya, and Kendra Dockins of Munday and Latasha Jones of Seymour, six
brothers; four sisters; and five grandchildren.
McCAULEY - SMITH
FUNERAL HOME
MUNDAY, TEXAS
940-422-4242
Tye, Texas -- Brandon Lee "Bubba" Edwards, 21, of Tye, died Monday, December 24, 2007, in Fort Worth.
The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Tye Cemetery with Norman McVey officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral
Home, 5701 Hwy 277 South. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Born in Abilene, Texas on March 2, 1986, he was the son of Mary Ann (Martin) and Ricky Jay Edwards. Brandon was an oil field
roughneck. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest.
His maternal grandparents, Kathrine Edwards and James Edwards, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his father, Ricky Jay Edwards of Big Spring; mother, Mary Ann Morris of Abilene; brother, Ricky Jay Edwards, Jr. of
Big Spring; and paternal grandmother, Viola Martin, and grandfather, Estel Martin, of Tye.
Jennie Compton Morphew
Abilene, Texas -- Jennie Davis Compton Morphew joined beloved members of her family in "the place which is prepared for her" on
December 27, 2007.
Her life will be celebrated on Monday, December 31 at 10:30 AM at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, with
visitation Sunday, December 30 from 2:30 to 4:30 at the funeral home.
Jennie was the daughter of Clary Pauline Davis and Alfred James Compton of Galveston, TX and was born in Albany, NY, On October
27, 1920. Her brother, Alfred James (Bud) Compton, Jr., born in 1923, was killed in World War II. Jennie graduated from North Dallas
High School and graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1943, and married Lt. William Morphew that same year. After his
service in the military, Bill passed the CPA exam in 1950 and the Morphews moved to Abilene, where he became a partner in Condley,
Kinard and Company, later Condley, Morphew and Company, for 25 years. He was an officer and active in state and local CPA
organizations, with Jennie always the gracious hosted and active participant in these activities. Bill passed away in 1989.
Jennie was active in the community, participating in the PTAs at all of her childrens' schools, as well as serving as Treasurer of the PTA
City Council. When Austin Elementary School opened, she helped catalog the school library. She loved golf, playing wherever she
traveled, and hit a hole in one at the Abilene Country Club. She was a member of the Abilene Woman's Club, serving as Treasurer;
Abilene Garden Club; the Pierian Study Club for 50 years, serving in various capacities, including yearbook chairman until she was in
her 80's; the American Association of University Women, particularly enjoying the Book Review and Bridge Groups. She served as
Board Member and Secretary of the Abilene Weatherization Program from its inception, for many years. She participated in the Big
Country Ostomy Support Group. She was devoted to her church, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, serving as First and Second
Reader, Board Member, Clerk, Sunday School teacher, and Chair of the Music Committee for 40 years. She rarely missed a church
service or organization meeting, believing that if you were a member, you should attend, participate and support the organization.
In her fifties, Jennie worked for Tri-College Continuing Education Program at Hardin-Simmons University, and while there, completed a
Master's Degree in English and obtained her teaching certificate, teaching freshman composition classes. After Tri-College, she worked
for West Texas Utilities in the Marketing Dept until she retired at age 70. Those were happy, productive years which she enjoyed every
day.
After retirement, Jennie was active in the things she enjoyed, reading and playing bridge and other card games; working crossword
puzzles and reading the Abilene Reporter News daily; cooking and sharing what she cooked with others; walking her poodles (one after
the other over the years) at Red Bud Park and enjoying the peace and beauty of her surroundings. She was friend to and had many
beloved friends, who made her life rich and full. She loved ideas, discussing and learning new things, and keeping her mind active with
all the interesting things in the world.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennie Dianne Morphew; her son, William David Morphew and his wife, Marcie Dean Morphew, and
their four children-William Dean, Kaycee Michelle, Austin Michael and Elizabeth Marie Morphew; and granddaughter Meagan Deanne
Shewmake. Also, three cousins: Ogden Bingham Compton of Dallas, TX and his sons, Bill and family, Bob and family, and Eddie
Compton; Claude (and Margaret) Haisley of Temple, TX; and Jonell Cook Hammonds of Beaumont, TX.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Dr. Robert Striegler and to the kind and compassionate employees of Hendrick
Hospital, Hendrick Hospice, and Sears Methodist Center.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Abilene, TX; the Abilene Branch of the American
Association of University Women, for the college scholarship program for non-traditional women students; or to Just People, Inc.
J. T. Myers
Cross Plains, Texas -- J. T. Myers, age 68, of Cross Plains, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 in Abilene.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2007 at the Higginbotham Chapel, with Pastor Ronnie B. White
officiating; burial will follow in the New Cross Plains Cemetery in Cross Plains, Texas.
He was born on September 13, 1939 to Dee and Ola Mae (Walker) Myers in Snyder, Texas. He graduated from Snyder High School
and attended Draughons Business College then went on to graduate from SMU School of Banking. He served in the United States
Army. J. T. married Donna Garlitz on November 26, 1959 in Cross Cut. He retired from the banking industry as an Exec Vice President
and Loan Officer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cross Plains.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Myers of Cross Plains; son, Lynn Myers and wife, Dionicia of Midland; brother, W. D. Myers and wife,
Linda of Snyder; granddaughter, Vivian Myers of Midland; five nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
HIGGINBOTHAM
FUNERAL HOME
CROSS PLAINS, TEXAS
254-725-6153
Marcus "Keon" Potts
Abilene, Texas -- Marcus "Keon" Potts, 30, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 31, 2007, at Antioch C.M.E. Church with Reverend James C. Brown officiating.
Burial will be held in Abilene City Cemetery, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. Visitation will be held Sunday,
December 30, 2007, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
Keon Potts was born to Diane and Marcus Potts on December 5, 1977 in Abilene, Texas. He attended Abilene High School. He played
baseball for the Abilene North Little League and made All-Stars as a catcher. He played basketball for Boys and Girls Club of Abilene.
Keon was a member of the Antioch C.M.E. Church and a member of the Youth Choir. Keon received his G.E.D. in January 1999. He
completed Career and Technology Education Program - Custodial Technician in June 1999. Keon also completed education courses in
Basic Food Preparation, Professional Cooking, Meal Service, and Principles of Healthy Cuisine in January 2007.
He is survived by his son, Markee; mother and father, Diana and Marcus Potts of Abilene; wife, Nichole Potts; one sister, Myesha Potts;
one brother, Russell Hammond of Grand Prairie, Texas; one niece, Myrakal; his maternal grandmother, Belzora Hamilton of Abilene;
and other family members including four aunts, four uncles, a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, Godmother and Godfather,
Linda and Edwin McGee, and numerous friends.
Carmen Alicia Sanchez
Abilene, Texas -- Carmen Alicia Sanchez, 49, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 25, 2007, with her family at her side.
A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Abilene Funeral Home Chapel of Hope. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at
St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Thomas Manimala officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, directed by Abilene
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sanchez was born November 23, 1958, in Abilene to Manuel and Emma Herrera. She married Daniel Sanchez on July 13, 1993,
in Abilene.
Survivors include: her husband, Daniel Sanchez of Abilene; a daughter, Samantha Sanchez of Abilene; three brothers, Luis Herrera,
Sr. and wife, Antonia, Ramero Herrera and wife, Janie, and Cecilio Herrera and wife, Rosa, all of Abilene; six sisters, Lidia Ribera and
companion, Ramon Rodriguez, Francis Sanchez, Manuela Luna and husband, Floribeto, Irene Hutton and husband, Richard, Marenda
Vasquez and husband, Robert, Rosemary Ybarra and companion, Sunny DeLaCruz; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Sanchez was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Ann Perez.
Ivan E. Slaughter
Lange Funeral Home
Ballinger, Texas -- Ivan E. Slaughter, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at the Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Center (formerly Heritage Oaks Estates).
Ivan, the only child of Johnnie and Kate Slaughter, was born November 4, 1924 in Maverick, Texas. After graduating from Norton High
School, Ivan married the former Miriam Ann Gottschalk on October 25, 1943, whom he met at a dance at the hangar in San Angelo.
She remained the love of his life for 64 years.
Ivan served in the European theater in World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received fighting in France. He
returned to Ballinger after his discharge. The couple lived in Brownwood, Hatchel, and Maverick before settling outside Ballinger where
they farmed for over 20 years. After retiring from farming, Ivan worked for the U. S. Post Office in Ballinger.
He will be remembered for his legendary strength, great sense of humor, and his ability to fix anything mechanical. He enjoyed
countless hours of fishing, golfing, and hunting with his sons, family members, and friends. He built a number of structures in and
around Ballinger, including the Ballinger Auction Barn.
Ivan and Ann were members of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ballinger. He was a member of the Sons of Hermann.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Slaughter; five children, Jim Slaughter and his wife, Mauri, of College Station; Dan Slaughter and his
wife, Carolyn, of Ballinger; Linda Fernandez and her husband, Mike, of Austin; John Slaughter and his wife, Les, of Midland; and Cathy
Elliott and her husband, Gary, of Ballinger.
Ivan is also survived by nine grandchildren, Kimberly Drechsler and husband, Steve, of Coppell; Craig Slaughter and wife, Kim, of
Clyde; Michael Slaughter of New Braunfels; Stephanie Slaughter of Tampa, FL; Sarah Fernandez of Austin; Derek Slaughter of
Midland; Jordan Slaughter of College Station; and Jason and Ryan Elliott of Ballinger. He is survived by five great-grandchildren, Jack,
Luke, and Molly Drechsler of Coppell; Preston Slaughter of New Braunfels; and Lexi Slaughter of Clyde.
The family would like to thank Ivan's caregivers, especially the wonderful staff of Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, for
their love and support.
There will be a time of visitation Saturday December 29th at Lange Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the rosary following.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 30th at Lange Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial with military honors in
Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Ballinger VFW Post.
Krystal "Kris" Stinnett
Lawrence - Adams Funeral Home
Anson, Texas -- Krystal "Kris" Stinnett, 51, died Friday, December 28, 2007, at Hendrick Medical Center.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 31, 2007, at Bethel Assembly Church with Rev. Cody Cochran officiating. Burial will be in
Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by Lawrence - Adams Funeral Home.
Born July 24, 1956 in Scotia, California, Kris was a daughter of Ted Ross McFalls and the late Mae Belle ?Billie? Morgan McFalls. She
graduated from Basic High School in Henderson, NV and married Alan Stinnett, June 4, 1975, in Las Vegas, NV. They moved to Anson
from Henderson, NV in 2000. Kris was a member of the Bethel Assembly Church and worked for Crossroads Conoco for over six years.
Kris was preceded in death by her mother (Billie Morgan McFalls) and a sister (Patty Rodgers).
Survivors include her husband, Alan Stinnett of Anson; her father, Ted Ross McFalls and wife, Bonnie of Henderson, NV; two
daughters, Amy Shawgo and friend, Mike Siegfried of Van Cover, WA and Kimberley Stinnett and friend, Jav Robinson of Las Vegas,
NV; one sister, Kathy Latona of Maryland; two grandsons, Zachary Alan Shawgo and Dayne James Shawgo; a sister-in-law, Mary
Spraberry and husband, Joey; three brothers-in-law, Dan Stinnett, Rod Stinnett, and Larry Stinnett and wife, Jessie, all of Anson; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will be at 3703 FM 707 in Anson.
Martha Ann Upchurch
Baird, Texas -- Martha Ann Upchurch, age 69, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007, in a Fort Worth hospital.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2007, in the First United Methodist Church of Baird with Rev. Sandra Keith
officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Texas. Services are under the direction of
Parker Funeral Home in Baird, Texas. A visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Martha Ann was born on January 7, 1938, in Baird, Texas, to Herman W. "Hernie" and Mary Darby Martin. She attended Baird schools
and graduated as Valedictorian of her class in 1956. She also graduated from Draughn's Business College in Abilene, Texas. On
August 30, 1957 Martha Ann married Wamon Upchurch. They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. They had lived in Fort Worth,
Texas, for the past 40 years.
She is survived by: her husband, Wamon Upchurch of Fort Worth, Texas; 1 daughter, Ann Shackelford and husband, Roy of
Comanche, Texas; 2 sons, Cris Upchurch and wife, Dianne, and Mike Upchurch and wife, Yondi, all of Fort Worth, Texas; 1 brother,
Robert Martin and wife, Minnie of Menard, Texas; 3 grandchildren, Josh Upchurch of Fort Worth, Texas, and Dalton Shackelford and
Devon Shackelford, both of Comanche, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 grandson, Derek Shackelford.
Tommye Lucille Wells Foreman
Abilene, Texas -- Tommye Foreman passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 in Abilene, Texas after a long illness.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2007 at North Park Baptist Church, 1525 Anson Avenue. Funeral
services, with Louis Johnson officiating, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2007 at North Park Baptist Church. Burial
will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Tommye was born to Ed and Mattie Wells on May 21, 1932 in Guion, Texas. She moved to Hawley in 1933. After attending school in
Hawley through the 6th grade, she moved to Abilene and attended Abilene High School. Tommye married Joe Foreman on May 2,
1956 in Abilene. Together they were employed by Hale Trailers for many years. In 1973 they opened and operated Abilene Trailer
Sales, Inc. until 1988, and Foreman Investments from 1985 to the present day. At the time of her death, she was the manger of
Pleasant Hill Mobile Home Park. Tommye has been an active member of North Park Baptist Church since 1973 and was dearly loved
by her Sunday School.
Tommye is survived by: her husband, Joe Foreman, of Abilene; two sons, Dan Wallace and his wife Mandy, of Huntsville, David
Foreman and his wife Sharla, of Abilene; one granddaughter, Ashley Johse and her husband Mike, of College Station; two grandsons,
Tyler Foreman and his wife Samantha, of Lubbock, and Scott Wallace, of Huntsville; two great-grandchildren, Lexi and Colton Johse;
two sisters-in-law, Wanda Southern, of Victoria, and Maureen Wells; one brother-in-law, Jim Lewis, of Abilene; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Tommye is also survived by her beloved dog, Sugar.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Mattie Wells; two sisters, Faye Roach and Gladys (Babe) Lewis; two brothers, J. B.
and Troy Wells; one nephew, Bentley Wells; and one brother-in-law, Leroy Roach.
Pallbearers will be the deacons of North Park Baptist Church.
Edward Brownsell
Edward Brownsell, 73, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at a local nursing center. Services are pending with
Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St.
Russell Lee Cearley
SNYDER -- Russell Lee Cearley, 49, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Services are 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31,
2007 in the Wright Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with Rocky Alexander officiating.
Milton Emmitt Fuchs
EASTLAND -- Milton Emmitt Fuchs, 88, formerly of Cisco, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Memorial services
will be held at a later date under the direction of the Summers-Bakker Funeral Home in Eastland.
Jeremiah Eugene Fuller
Jeremiah Eugene Fuller, six weeks old, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at a local medical center. Arrangements are
Isiah Gindratt, Jr.
Isiah Gindratt, Jr., 52, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at a local hospital. Services pending at Abilene Funeral
Home, Inc.
Thomas Hale
WINTERS -- Thomas Hale, 84, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St.
Bob "B. J." Jansen
COMANCHE -- Bob "B. J." Jansen, 68, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 at the Comanche County Medical Center in
Comanche, Texas. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 with burial in the Gardens of Memory
Cemetery directed by Comanche Funeral Home.
Lucky Jewell Taylor
RISING STAR -- Lucky Jewell Taylor, 83, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Services are pending with Community
Memorial Funeral Home, Abilene.
Jackie Zitterkopf
BIG SPRING -- Jackie Zitterkopf, 68, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 in a Midland hospital. Services are 10 a.m.
Monday at the Midway Baptist Church, with Rev. Jim Binix officiating and Raford Dunagan, assisting.
Graveside services follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel, Texas. Visitation will be at the
Zitterkopf home, 110 Terry Road in the Midway Community.
Marvin Dean Landers
Knesek Funeral Home
Cat Spring, Texas -- Marvin Dean Landers, 56, of Cat Spring, Texas, passed away suddenly December 24th, 2007.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Ronda Sens Landers; daughters, Leslie and Allison Landers; and father, Bradford Landers
of Cisco, Texas.
Marvin was preceded in death by his ever-devoted mother, Hazel Landers.
Marvin was born in Ranger, Texas on October 5th, 1951 and raised in McCamey, Texas, where he graduated from high school in 1970.
He played football for The University of Texas at El Paso and received a degree in pharmacy from The University of Texas at Austin in
1976. Marvin was pharmacy manager at the Wal-Mart in Sealy at the time of his passing.
The family received friends on Thursday, December 27th from 5 - 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sealy, Texas. The funeral service
was held at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 28th at Trinity Lutheran Church under the direction of Knesek Funeral Home in Sealy, Texas.
Helen Onken
Winters, Texas -- Helen Onken, 88, of Winters, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2007.
She was born September 4, 1919 in Hatchell to Guido and Martha Armbreht Henniger. She married Walter Onken on November 17,
1945 in Winters. He preceded her in death on December 17, 199l . She was a lifelong Runnels County resident and a lifelong member
of St. John's Lutheran Church where she was in the choir.
She is survived by: her son, Kenneth Onken of Weatherford; and her brother, Bud Henniger of winters,
Funeral services will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church on Monday, December 31, 2007 at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Joanne
Swehosky officiating. Burial will follow at the Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Winters Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are: Cecil Tekell, Winton Milliff, Malcolm Bredemeyer, Rodrick Bredemeyer, Alan Cooper, and Duane Geistmann.
Binker Cooper Quillin
Archer Funeral Home
Seymour, Texas -- Binker Cooper Quillin, age 85, of Seymour, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at the United
Regional Health Care Center in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Seymour, Texas with
The Rev. Steve Ulrey, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery in Seymour, Texas under the direction of Archer
Funeral Home of Seymour.
Binker was born December 4, 1922 in Throckmorton to Tom and Mabel Daws Richards. On December 8, 1940, she and Glenn W.
Cooper were married. He was an oil operator and died May 2, 1982.
She married Truman B. Quillin of Vernon on November 24, 1991. After their marriage, they resided at Lake Kemp and Seymour.
Truman passed away December 14, 1998. Binker was a lover of ranching and the outdoors. At a very young age she competed in
rodeos, barrel racing, cutting horse contests, and she and Glenn belonged to a mounted on horse back square dance team. Binker was
a member and very active in the First United Methodist Church in Seymour. She served on many boards and committees and was a
Sunday School Teacher in her younger years.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Joyce "Tookie" Gueldner.
She is survived by: 2 daughters - Glenda Carlin and husband, Day of Seymour and Janis Davis of Dallas; 1 brother - Tot Richards of
Throckmorton;
4 grandchildren - Chase Carlin and wife, Stormy of Seymour, Chance Carlin of Austin, Cooper Carlin Harris and husband, Matt of
Wichita Falls and Cole Newman and wife, Cherith of Abilene; 2 great grandchildren and 2 step-great grandchildren
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1025 W. California, Seymour, Texas 76380.
The family will be at Archer Funeral Home for visitation from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Monday.
ARCHER FUNERAL HOME
SEYMOUR, TEXAS
940-888-2636
Traphene Welborn
McCauley - Smith Funeral Home
Munday, Texas -- Traphene Welborn, 85, died Friday December 28, 2007 in Frisco, Texas.
Services will be 10:00 am Monday, December 31, 2007 at the Munday Church of Christ with Adrin Fletcher officiating. Burial will be in
the Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Munday, Texas under the direction of McCauley - Smith Funeral Home in Munday.
Mrs. Welborn was born April 1, 1922 in Knox County, Texas. She was a retail manager and a member of the Munday Church of Christ.
She married W. G. Welborn May 15, 1944 in Munday, Texas.
Survivors: Husband, W. G. Welborn of Munday, Texas; one son, Gaston Welborn of Frisco, Texas; one granddaughter, Sherrill Senter
of Cream Ridge, New Jersey; and one grandson: Billy Gaston Welborn, III, of Fieldsboro, New Jersey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Erwin Wren, and her sister Drucilla Morton.
McCAULEY - SMITH
FUNERAL HOME
MUNDAY, TEXAS
940-422-4242
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Tommye Lucille Wells Foreman
Abilene, Texas -- Tommye Foreman passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 in Abilene, Texas after a long illness.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2007 at North Park Baptist Church, 1525 Anson Avenue. Funeral
services, with Louis Johnson officiating, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2007 at North Park Baptist Church. Burial
will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Tommye was born to Ed and Mattie Wells on May 21, 1932 in Guion, Texas. She moved to Hawley in 1933. After attending school in
Hawley through the 6th grade, she moved to Abilene and attended Abilene High School. Tommye married Joe Foreman on May 2,
1956 in Abilene. Together they were employed by Hale Trailers for many years. In 1973 they opened and operated Abilene Trailer
Sales, Inc. until 1988, and Foreman Investments from 1985 to the present day. At the time of her death, she was the manger of
Pleasant Hill Mobile Home Park. Tommye has been an active member of North Park Baptist Church since 1973 and was dearly loved
by her Sunday School.
Tommye is survived by: her husband, Joe Foreman, of Abilene; two sons, Dan Wallace and his wife Mandy, of Huntsville, David
Foreman and his wife Sharla, of Abilene; one granddaughter, Ashley Johse and her husband Mike, of College Station; two grandsons,
Tyler Foreman and his wife Samantha, of Lubbock, and Scott Wallace, of Huntsville; two great-grandchildren, Lexi and Colton Johse;
two sisters-in-law, Wanda Southern, of Victoria, and Maureen Wells; one brother-in-law, Jim Lewis, of Abilene; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Tommye is also survived by her beloved dog, Sugar.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Mattie Wells; two sisters, Faye Roach and Gladys (Babe) Lewis; two brothers, J. B.
and Troy Wells; one nephew, Bentley Wells; and one brother-in-law, Leroy Roach.
Pallbearers will be the deacons of North Park Baptist Church.
Elvonna Chaney
BRECKENRIDGE -- Elvonna Chaney, 53, of Baird, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 at the Breckenridge Memorial Chapel at the Breckenridge Cemetery directed by
Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.
James 'Slim' Funderburg
BROWNWOOD -- James "Slim" Funderburg, 77, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. Services are pending with
Netherton Funeral Home.
Betty Lou Jones
Betty Lou Jones, 73, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. Services are pending with The Hamil Family Funeral Home,
6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Darrell Joseph Landreth
DE LEON -- Darrell Joseph Landreth, 45, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 at the Comanche County Medical
Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 at the Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel in De Leon
with Bro. Jackie Auvenshine officiating. Burial will be in Victor Cemetery.
Orlene Laughlin
MORGAN MILL -- Orlene Laughlin, 86, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at her home. Services are 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Morgan Mill Church of Christ with Frank Briscoe officiating. Burial will be in
Morgan Mill Cemetery directed by Stephenville Funeral Home in Stephenville, Texas.
Norma Belle Lutz
DE LEON -- Norma Belle Lutz, 77, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 in Arlington, Texas. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 at the St. Joe Baptist Chruch with Bro. Jackie Auvenshine officiating. Burial will be in
Oliver Springs Cemetery in De Leon directed by Nowlin Funeral Home.
Orval Mow
BROWNWOOD -- Orval Mow, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. Services are 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 at the
Netherton Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ken Smith officiating. Interment will be in Jones Chapel
Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the funeral home.
Warren R. Olson
ERICKSDAHL -- Warren R. Olson, 70, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. Funeral services are pending with
Tankersley Funeral Home in Stamford.
Juanita 'Jerri' Schommer
Juanita "Jerri" Schommer, 76, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. Arrangements are pending with Abilene Funeral
Home.

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