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           Obituaries

James C. Walker, 82
12/28/2008
James C. Walker, 82, of Coleman, died Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Abilene Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. James Posey officiating, assisted by Rev. Guy Lowe. Burial will be follow in the Mt. View Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home.

James C. Walker was born July 25, 1926 in Goldthwaite, the son of William Oscar Walker and Alice Belle Jones Walker. He attended school in Ballinger. On July 25, 1962, he married Viola Loggins in Cisco. He lived many places and moved back to Coleman in 1965. He worked for Taylor Motor Company for 25 years as a mechanic. After retiring from Taylor Motor Company, he owned and operated J.C. Walker Garage for 15 years and was also a farmer. He was a great husband and a great father.

Survivors include his wife, Viola Walker of Coleman, four sons, Darrell Walker of Coleman, Jeffrey Walker, and wife Gwynne, Jason Walker, and wife Andrea, of Tempe, Arizona, David "D.J." Walker, and wife Jeannie, of Eastland; one brother, Robert "Bob" Walker, and wife Gladys, of Cisco; one sister, Bobbie Wagnon and husband, F.M. "Wag" Wagnon, Jr. of Valera; grandchildren, Dylan James Walker, Dustin Walker, Jennifer Walker, Scotty Walker, Melinda Slay, Michael Slay, Lilly Kendall; 16 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, including Helen Lowe and Robert Low, both of Coleman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four children, Jimmy Raymond Walker, Carroll Stuart Walker, Kathryn Alice Walker, Margaret Ruth Slay and six brothers and sisters, Merlin Walker, Donnie Walker, Willard Walker, Jewel Cox, Thelma Cox and Joyce Jones.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.

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David Wooten, 55
12/27/2008
David Wooten, of Marble Falls, Texas passed away Friday, December 26, 2008 at the Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

His body will be cremated and private family memorial services will follow with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

He was born David Edward Wooten on August 7, 1953 in Coleman, Texas to the late Elbert Edward ‘Pete’ and Virginia Joy Tubb Wooten. He was raised in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1971. David was a member of the Methodist Church and an electrician working in residential and commercial.

SURVIVORS
Wife – Linda Wooten of Marble Falls, Texas
Daughter – Haley Wooten of Euless, Texas
Son – Brandon Wooten of Brownwood, Texas
2 Sisters – Debbie Scott of Coleman, Texas
Lynn Yancy of Barling, Arkansas
5 Grandchildren
1 Niece and 1 Nephew

Charlotte Moseley, 90
12/27/2008
Charlotte Moseley, of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at her residence.

Graveside services will be Monday at 11:00 am at Santa Anna Cemetery with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating, interment will follow with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 till 8 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

She was born Charlotte Marie Moseley on June 13, 1918 in Mills County, Texas to the late Charles Monroe and Inez Zachary Moseley. Charlotte was raised in Coleman County and graduated from the Santa Anna High School in 1935. She farmed and was bookkeeper and office manager for the Santa Anna Tile Company for 23 years and was then employed for 18 years as a proof machine operator for Santa Anna National Bank. Charlotte owned and ran her own ceramic shop since 1962 where she taught ceramics and oil painting. With her father she took lessons to fly his Piper Cub and she enjoyed square dancing. Charlotte was past president of the Santa Anna Chamber of Commerce and she was one of the original organizers of the Santa Anna Funtier Days. She was a member of the ESA sorority and past board member of the Santa Anna Cemetery.

SURVIVORS
Son – Jay Lynn Moseley of Abilene, Texas
2 Sisters – Zelda Ruth Sullivan of Cottonwood Shores, Texas
Sarah Frances Calhoun of Huntsville, Texas
One Niece and 3 Nephews

Margaret Crews, 95
12/23/2008
Margaret Crews, age 95, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 12:50am at her residence in Santa Anna, Texas.

Services will be Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11:00am at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Stephen officiating. Interment will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Friday, December 26, 2008 from 6:00pm until 7:30pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

She was born Margaret May Roberts to the late Plumer Austin & Mae Edens Roberts on October 21, 1913 in Lampassas County, Texas. She attended the Coleman Schools and graduated from Brownwood High School. Margaret received her Bachelor and Masters Degrees from Howard Payne University. On June 10, 1934 Margaret married Harry Crews in Coleman, Texas and they celebrated seventy three years of marriage. Harry preceded her in death in 2007. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Santa Anna where she was a member of the Methodist Women and a Sunday School teacher for many years and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Margaret taught school in Leaday, Talpa and Santa Anna until her retirement.

SURVIVORS: Daughter- Dixie & husband Gerry Dyer of San Angelo, Texas; 3 Granddaughters- Pam & husband Lloyd Blacklock of Houston, Texas, Christy & husband Jerry Gibbs of of Ballinger, Texas, Susan & husband Al White of Lovelady, Texas; 1 Step Grandson; 10 Great Grandchildren; 7 Great Great Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Margaret was preceded in death by her son Jimmy Crews in 1995

Buddy Melvin Hale, 56
12/23/2008
Buddy Melvin Hale, age 56, passed away December 21, 2008 in Brownwood, Texas.

Funeral services are Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 2:00pm at Early Church of Christ. Burial will follow at the Blanket Cemetery under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home of Early, Texas.  

Buddy was born January 16, 1952 the son of Roy and Reibe Hale in San Saba, Texas. He married Cathy Conn March 3, 2001 at Blanket First Baptist Church. Buddy was a retired Principal with surrounding school districts. He was a volunteer fireman with the Early Fire Department for 8 years. He also served as a City Councilman with the City of Early. Buddy has served as a deacon with the Early Church of Christ. Buddy loved to hunt and fish and loved to spend time with his family and mostly playing with his grandchildren who called him Pop-Pop.

Buddy will be missed by all that knew him.

Survivors are: Wife: Cathy Hale of Brownwood, TX
Sons: Justin R. Hale and wife Barbara of Stephenville, TX
Kenny Nabers of Stephenville, TX
Daughters: KayCee Hale Rivers and husband Keith of Murphy, TX
Kimberly Simpson and husband Justin of Blanket, TX
Grandchildren: Arial, J.T., Kaytlin, Jacob, Jake, Tyler, Hannah, and Kelcy
Sisters: Mary Cummings and husband Ben of Richland Springs, TX
Viola Deland of San Saba, TX
Rachel Howell and husband Eddie of Fort Worth, TX
Karen Trevino and husband Richard of Brownwood, TX
Brother: Roy Hale and wife Denise of Plano, TX
Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by: by parents, Roy and Reibe Hale; sister, Lorene Blaylock

Mrs. Adrienne Leigh Slayton Gordon, 34
12/23/2008
Mrs. Adrienne Leigh Slayton Gordon, 34 years of age of Brady, formerly longtime resident of Coleman passed away December 22, 2008 in Brady. 

Family visitation will be Friday, December 26, 2008 from 9:00 to 11:00am at Walker Funeral Home. 

Services are Friday, December 26, 2008 at 2:00pm at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with  Rev. Louise Strength officiating and interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery.

Adrienne was born January 6, 1974 in Hobbs, New Mexico, and was the daughter of the late Mr. Darral Slayton and Patsy Cope.  She is survived by a daughter Syrena Diaz of Valera; two sons - Michael Slayton and Seth Slayton both of Big Springs; mother Pat Copy of Coleman; stepfather William Isbell of Coleman; grandparents- Allene Cope of Coleman, James and Jeanette Miller of Eunice, New Mexico; four brothers - Chris Slayton, Shannon Slayton, Derrek Monroe and Alex Isbell all of Coleman.  She is preceded in death by a son, Gage.

Mariam Kuebler, 84
12/23/2008
Mariam Kuebler age 84 of Burkett, Texas passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm at the Coleman Healthcare Center in Coleman.

Services are set for Friday, December 26, 2008 at 2:30 pm at Henderson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dwayne Clower officiating. Interment will follow at the Burkett Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

She was born Mariam Elizabeth Coffey on June 2, 1924 in Echo, Texas to the late August E. and Winnie Tabor Coffey. Mariam was raised in Coleman County attending the Echo Schools. On June 2, 1943 Mariam married August E. Kuebler in Oakland, California and they celebrated thirty three years of marriage. August preceded her in death in 1977. She was a member of the Burkett Baptist Church, a sales clerk at Roscoe’s Stores in California and worked at the Cross Plains Retirement Home until her retirement. Mariam was a loving mother with many friends and loved taking care of others.

SURVIVORS: 2 Daughters- JoAnn & husband Joseph Seddon of Camano Island, WA, Deborah & husband Frank Krstulya of Los Angeles, CA; 2 Sons- Robert & wife Shirley Kuebler of Santa Ana Heights, CA, August James and wife Norbe Kuebler of Kuwait; Sister – Sue & husband Ed Hill of New Mexico; 10 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild.

Howard  Stephenson, 82
12/22/2008
Howard Stephenson, 82, of Coleman and Leaday, died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Family visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas.

Funeral service will be held 10:00am Wednesday, December 24 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rex Stephenson and Rev. James Posey officiating. Burial will follow in the Leaday Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Howard Stephenson was born November 28, 1926 in Leaday, a son of Ike and Mary Alice Gann Stephenson. He grew up in Leaday and attended school in Leaday and Mozelle. During World War II, Howard served in the United States Navy in the Phillipines. On March 23, 1954 he married Dorothy Finlay in Brownwood. He lived in Leaday until moving to Coleman in 1984. For 16 years he was the County Commissioner for Precinct 3, Coleman County. He also farmed and ranched. He was a member of Leaday Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Stephenson of Coleman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and David Huggins of Santa Anna, Shirley and Jay Rankin of Coleman; eight grandchildren, Michael Stephenson and wife Lindsae of Eula, Bobbie Strawbridge and husband Donnie of Brownwood, Crystal Kidd and husband Mikey of Eastland, Robert Rankin and wife Tina of Coleman, Davia Farley and husband Shyler of Santa Anna, Jala Rankin of Coleman, Stacie Moore and husband Seth of Coleman, Richard Rankin of Coleman; numerous great-grandchildren; one brother, Lonnie Stephenson and wife Tooter of Brownwood; two sisters, Sue Stephenson of San Angelo and Annette and Ray Galloway of Brownwood.

He was preceded in death by a son, David Wayne Stephenson; two brothers, James and Bill Stephenson.

Memorials may be made to the Leaday Cemetery Association or the Leaday Baptist Church, c/o Joan Jones, 1094 CR 332, Gouldbusk, Texas 76845.

Dr. William R. Jones
12/22/2008
Dr. William R. Jones of Cleburne, Texas passed away December 20, 2008 in Cleburne, Texas.

Services are at 10:00am Monday, December 22, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Cleburne, Texas with 3:00pm graveside services on Monday, December 22nd at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion. Interment will follow.

Dr. William R. "Bill" Jones was born in Breckenridge, Texas the son of Ord and Annie Price Jones. The Jones family moved from Breckenridge to Coleman, Texas He attended grade school in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School. He entered the Army Air Force and was based at Kessler Air Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Through the gracious provisions of the G.I. Bill, William was able to enroll in the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, where he graduated with honors, achieving membership in the Honor Fraternity BETA SIGMA KAPPA. After graduation and passing the State Board Examination, Bill came to Cleburne and became associated with Dr. H.C. Quinn.

Bill became a member of First Baptist Church where he served as Sunday school teacher and intermediate Sunday school superintendent. Later, he became program Chariness of the Johnson County Men's Baptist Brotherhood, and later was ordained a deacon. Following this, Bill was selected as Johnson County Cancer Crusade Chairman. Later, Bill was asked to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Johnson County Red Cross.

Cleburne Mayor Bennet appointed Bill to serve as a member of the Cleburne Library Board. He has served as Secretary of the board of Deacons for 21 years. He became a member of the Masonic Lodge #315 in Cleburne, Texas in 1957, serving as the Chaplain during 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999. Bill has served as chairman of the Lamar School Scholarship for graduating seniors for 17 years at Cleburne High School.

Bill was elected president of the Cleburne Kiwanis Club for the years of 1955 and 1965. He helped to form the Kiwanis Club of Mineral Wells, Texas in 1955. He was made an honorary member of the Early Bird Kiwanis Club and served in the Early Bird Kiwanis Club for 17 years and was elected Layman of the Year for 1993. Bill was elected to serve two consecutive years as vice president of the Woodman of the World Lodge, being awarded a 25 year membership pen in the Woodman Lodge.

Survivors include his sister in law, Helen Jones Stafford and husband Charles of Coleman; nieces- Peggy Densman and husband Rick of Abilene, Nancy Brockman and husband Bob of Sonora, Mary Jo Turner and husband Sam of Denton; 8 great-nieces and nephews and long time friend Sylvia Boese of Cleburne.

Dr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Rex Jones, formerly longtime barber of Coleman.

Jack White, 76
12/17/2008
EASTLAND – Jack White, 76, of Eastland, passed away Monday, December 15, 2008 in Eastland.

Services will be held at 11am Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Coleman Cemetery.

Mr. White was born on October 4, 1932 in Santa Anna, TX . He was raised by A.Z. “Pete” Miller & Ora Dee Beal. He married Lola Mae Holtz on August 10, 1951 in Coleman. He was a rough neck and roustabout following the oil patch. He moved to Farmington in 1958 working for Brannon & Murray Drilling Company. In the late 70’s he began working for Smith International for 27 years selling drilling bits. He was Regional Manager out of Denver until a medical retirement in 1998. He moved to Eastland in 2003. He was a member of the Church of Christ, enjoyed fishing, but most of all making a sale. He loved keeping a manicured yard, elk hunting and watching bull riding finals.

Survivors include his wife, Mae White; 2 very close nephews, Larry Miller & wife Shawntel of Las Vegas, and Jason Miller & wife Kristi of Coppell and their children, Kalei & Kennedi Mae Miller; brothers, Larry Miller, Sr of Durango, CO and Jackie Miller & wife Janet of Irving, TX; sisters, Audria Byerly & Bob of Orange, TX, Pat Beckham of Semmes, AL and Martha Hoffman of Benbrook TX; and numerous nephews, nieces, friends and relatives.

Memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 1501 North West 9th Ave, Miami, FL 33136, or vial email: mailbox@parkinson.org.

Mary Leota Strother 92
12/16/2008
Mary Leota Strother 92, died on December 15, 2008 at Laurelwood Nursing Home in Laurel.

Funeral service will be at 11:00am Thursday,  December 18, 2008 at New Home Baptist Church in Jones County. The Revs Scott Walters and Ron Swindall will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Memory Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel. Services are under the direction of Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Mississippi.

There will be a graveside service at the Coleman City Cemetery in Coleman, Texas at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2008.

There will be a visitation at the Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2008. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband Francis E. Strothers and a son Joe Strothers.

Mrs. Strother is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Karen and Ed Schumacher of Stringer, Mississippi, grandson Chris Schumacher and his wife Christy of Great Mills, Maryland, a granddaughter Heather Bryant and husband Bucky of Petal, Mississippi and a brother Rex Lee Cate of Novice, Texas.

Bobby Edward Morgan, 62
12/16/2008
Bobby Morgan age 62 of Grapevine, Texas passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008.

Services will be Tuesday at 7:00 pm at J. E. Foust Funeral Home in Grapevine.

Graveside services will be Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion with local arrangements by Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

He was born Bobby Edward Morgan on August 5, 1946 in Santa Anna, Texas to Virgie Holland Morgan and the late Garland E. Morgan. Bobby was raised in Santa Anna graduating from Santa Anna High School in 1964. After graduation he joined the U S Air Force and served 3 years during the Vietnam War. On December 8, 1967 Bobby married Margaret LaNell Anderson in Coleman, Texas and they have celebrated forty one years of marriage. He worked for Verizon 33 years before retiring, living in San Angelo, Brownwood and Grapevine. His love of high school football led him to serve on the Dragon Council of Southlake Carrol High School. Bobby enjoyed working in his yard and being with his grandchildren.

SURVIVORS:  Wife - LaNelle Morgan of Grapevine, TX
Son - Charles & wife Janet Morgan of Rhome, TX
Daughter - Krissy & husband Eddie Ferguson of Hurst, TX
Mother - Virgie Morgan of Santa Anna, TX
Sister - Roberta & husband Tex Tomlinson of Santa Anna, TX
4 Grandchildren
Chasity & Tyler Morgan and Preston & Pierce Ferguson
Numerous Nieces, Nephews and extended family

He was preceded in death by his father Garland E Morgan & his grandparents J. W. & Clemintine Morgan.

Damon Ray Bartholomew, 49
12/15/2008
Damon Ray Bartholomew, age 49 of Coleman, Texas passed away Monday, December 15, 2008 at 6:00 am at his residence in Coleman.

His body will be cremated and services set at a later date. Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman in charge of arrangements.

Ray was born December 17, 1958 in Odessa, Texas to Paul Issac Bartholomew and the late Marcia Rae Holder. Ray attended school in Sonora and Odessa where he was raised. On March 12, 2003 Ray married Mary Pauline ‘Polly’ Cardinas in Coleman, Texas and they have celebrated 5 years of marriage. He was a member of the Elm St Church of Christ and a retired truck driver.

SURVIVORS:  Wife – Polly Bartholomew of Coleman, Texas; Son – Anthony Bartholomew of Brownwood, Texas; Father – Paul Bartholomew of Coleman, Texas; Grandmother – Louise Jones of Bangs, Texas; Brother – Marshall ‘Bull’ Bartholomew of Coleman, Texas; 3 Sisters – Dorothy & husband Michael Chandler of Coleman, Texas, Lisa & husband Alan Otwell of Coleman, Texas; Rebecca & husband John Johnson of Abilene, Texas; 3 Step Daughters – Kathy Childress of Coleman, Texas; Regina Golden and Tammy Golden both of Coleman, Texas; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Patricia Ann Johnson, 74
12/10/2008
Patricia Ann Johnson, 74, of Georgetown, entered into rest December 9, 2008 at her home.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, December 12, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Georgetown with Dr. David A. Griffin and Dr. John Duncan officiating. Patricia will be laid to rest in Coleman City Cemetery on Saturday, December 13, 2008, with graveside services at 11:00 am with Rev. Gary Boyd officiating.

Patricia was born November 3, 1934 to Dr. M. E. and Pauline (Epperson) Weaver in Huntsville, TX. The family relocated to Coleman where Patricia graduated from Coleman High School. She then attended Texas Tech University and received her Bachelor's degree from Hardin-Simmons University. She met and married Ray Don Johnson in the First Baptist Church of Coleman on August 15, 1955. The couple settled in Coleman where Patricia worked as a bookkeeper for the family clothing store and at a local accounting firm. Patricia's passion in life was the care of her family. Pat and Ray Don eventually settled in Georgetown to be near family and enjoy their retirement. They are active members of First Baptist Church of Georgetown.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ray Don of Georgetown; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Ben Beckham of Leander; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Teresa Johnson of Brownwood; grandchildren, Arden and Weston Beckham of Leander, Jennifer and Leanna Johnson of Brownwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Patricia's name to: Alpha-1 Foundation, (888) 825-7421 ext. 233, www.alphaone.org/help/commemorative-giving . Those who wish to share words of comfort with the family may do so online at: www.gabrielsfuneral.com . Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown.

W. B. (Dad) Bludworth, 85
12/6/2008
W. B. (Dad) Bludworth, 85, of Burkett, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at his residence.

Family visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2008 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas.

Funeral service will be held 10:00am Monday, December 8, 2008 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with David Wallace officiating and eulogy given by his nephew, Jerry Biehl. Burial will follow in the Burkett Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

W. B. (Dad) Bludworth was born September 9, 1923 in Coleman, a son of Dee Burnis Bludworth and Eva Lena Strickland Bludworth. He grew up and attended school in Burkett. He was a farmer and life-long resident of the Burkett area. He loved music and played the fiddle and the guitar. He was a member of Burkett Church of Christ.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Patsy Ferguson and husband Bob of Henderson, Carlie Justice and husband Pat of Coleman, Jerry Biehl and wife Sandra of Lake Brownwood, Linda Brady and husband Mike of Burkett, Russell Gould and wife Cene' of Abilene, Glenda Callaway and husband Marty of Burkett; several great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Bludworth and James (Buck) Bludworth; two sisters, Ruby Biehl and Lucille Gould Creek; one nephew, Roy Biehl.

Memorials may be made Burkett Cemetery Association, c/o Linda Brady, 1001 CR 178, Burkett, Texas 76828.

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Virginia Helen Stockard (Ginger) Powell, 80
12/2/2008
Virginia Helen (Ginger) Powell was called to eternity by our Lord on December 1, 2008 after valiantly fighting a battle against cancer.

Ginger was born to Leroy and Opal Stockard of Santa Anna on August 23, 1928. She married Richard (Dick) Powell on January 12, 1947 in Brownwood, Texas, with whom she lived an adventurous and giving life. They loved to travel, backpacking through Europe several times and traveling throughout this beautiful land often. They loved to run and were in the New York City Marathon in 1979. They lived in Abilene from 1959 to 1991 where they were foster parents for several years.


Following their retirement, they moved to Coleman in 1991. They sponsored many exchange students while in Coleman, sharing their hospitality and culture, shaping lives throughout the world. Dick preceded her in death on January 26, 2005. Virginia was active in the Coleman County Historical Commission, Triple L Club, Fine Arts League. She also served on the Santa Anna Cemetery Board and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. She was a member of Unity Church of Christianity in Abilene.

Virginia and Dick were loving parents to Garilyn Kline who passed away in 2001 and Richard Powell who died at birth. They were wonderful grandparents to Corben Wilson, Carrie Kline and Kevin Kline, and loving great-grandparents to Elli and Jochin Wilson and Tristan Sneal and Chase Kline.

Other survivors include one brother, Leroy Stockard and wife Doris of Abilene; two sisters, Sue Jeffries of Albuquerque, NM and Beverly McFadden and husband Morris of San Angelo.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Leroy Stockyard officiating. Burial will follow in the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas.

She will always be remembered for her warm hugs and smile which could light up a room.

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Deanna Slayton, 50
11/29/2008
Deanna Slayton, of Eunice, NM, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Lea Regional Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 1 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Sam Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Deanna Slayton was born October 31, 1958 in Coleman, Texas, a daughter of Edna Jeanette Crocker Miller and the late Kimp Slayton. She grew up in Hobbs and Eunice, New Mexico where she attended school. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include her mother and step-father, Jeanette and James Miller of Eunice, NM; two brothers, Bruce Slayton of Burkett, Texas and Kemp Slayton and wife Becky of Coleman, Texas; one sister, Robin Ray of Eunice, NM; one step-brother, Jerry McKenzie of Santa Anna, Texas; one step-sister, Tammy McKenzie of San Angelo; one foster sister, Jo-ann Templin of Coolidge, Arizona; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kimp Slayton; two brothers, Darrell (Dudley) Slayton and Garvin Slayton.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman, Texas.

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Grace Thompson, 100
11/23/2008
Grace Thompson, 100, of Coleman and former resident of Dallas, died Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home. 

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Restland Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan, Coleman, Texas.

Bob Rutherford, 58
11/23/2008
Bob Rutherford went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 22, 2008 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday in Rockwood Baptist Church with Graham Rutherford and Chaplain Tony King officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockwood Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Bob Rutherford was born June 10, 1950 in Brady, Texas to Claudia Rutherford and the late Jim Rutherford of Rockwood. Bob served 20 years in the Army National Guard. He was a supervisor at 3M Company of Brownwood for 35 years, retiring July 2008.

Bob is survived by four daughters, Majetta Stokes and husband Bryan of Hawley, Tiffany Jackson of Abilene, Margot Binion and husband Clovis of Hawley, Megan Rutherford of Austin; mother, Claudia Rutherford of Santa Anna; six grandchildren, Hank and Sally Stokes, Olivia and Trevor Jackson, Gage and Jaxon Binion; one brother, Larry Rutherford and wife Linda of Rockwood; three sisters, Billie Gay Abernathy of Santa Anna, Jimmie Gail Hafner of Gouldbusk, Jennifer Rutherford of San Angelo; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of special friends, all of whom he cherished and loved very much.

"...but those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they will mount up with wings as eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31

Family visitation will be held on Sunday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Memorials may be sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or Meals on Wheels, c/o Santa Anna National Bank, Santa Anna, Texas 76878.

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OPHELIA WATSON, age 86
11/21/2008
Ophelia Watson, age 86, long-time Coleman resident, died Friday, November 21, 2008 at an Austin nursing home.

Funeral service will be held 2:00pm Sunday, November 23, 2008 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 6:00 until 7:30pm at Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born May 1, 1922 in Coleman, Texas, a daughter of Elmer Lee Hughes and Annie Sparkman Hughes. She grew up in Coleman and attended school at Mozelle. On September 3, 1938 she married Winford "Bud" Watson in Coleman. She was a charter member of Concho Baptist Church. She and her husband managed the Tradewinds Motel and the Westerner Motel. He preceded her in death on April 13, 1983. In 1998 she moved to Austin to be near her daughter.

Survivors include one daughter, Shirley and husband Jerry McKee of Austin; two grandchildren, Chris McKee and Traci Smith; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mellie Gober of Odessa.

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Garvice A. Boyle, 85
11/21/2008
Garvice Boyle, of Coleman, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Burkett Cemetery Pavilion. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Garvice A. Boyle was born July 5, 1923 in Burkett, Texas, a son of J. C. Boyle and Beulah Burns Boyle. He grew up in the Burkett area and graduated from Burkett High School in 1940. During World War II he served in the United States Marine Corp in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was a gunnery sergeant. On September 1, 1946 he married Jo Nell Dunlap in Cross Plains. He was a life-long resident of Coleman County and was a rancher. He was a member of Burkett Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Jo Nell Boyle of Coleman; three children, Jody Guthrie and husband Larry of Coleman, Daryl Boyle and wife Cindy of Burkett, Paula Harris and husband Paul of Abilene; five grandchildren, Glenn Guthrie, Tommy Guthrie, Matthew Boyle, Shannon Boyle, Kimberly Harris; nine great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Sarah Boyle of Coleman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J. C. and Beulah Boyle and two brothers, Vernon and Lloyd Boyle.

Memorials may be made to Burkett Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 356, Burkett, Texas 76828.

Family visitation will be held on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan, Coleman, Texas.

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Nell ‘Bell’ Myers, 92
11/18/2008
Nell ‘Bell’ Myers age 92 of Arlington, Texas formerly of Santa Anna passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at 2:15 pm at the Heritage Oaks Nursing Home in Arlington.

Services will be Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 1:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kathy Monroe officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

She was born Elna Nell Bell on September 25, 1916 in Shields, Texas to the late Thomas Valentine and Dora Manda Byrd Bell. She was raised in Santa Anna graduating from Santa Anna High School in 1934. On November 26, 2940 Nell married Brian Nowlin Byers in Santa Anna and they celebrated sixty-seven years of marriage. Nowlin preceded her in death in 1999. In 1971 Nell returned to Santa Anna where she was a housewife and member of the First Presbyterian Church.

SURVIVORS: 2 Nieces - Sharon Thornton of Arlington, Texas, Priscilla Hutto of Hondo, Texas; Nephew – Wayne Bell of Round Rock, Texas, Richard Bell of Hurst, Texas; Great Niece – Robbie Eaves of Arlington, Texas

Pauline "Poppy" Donaghey, 89
11/18/2008
Pauline "Poppy" Donaghey, 89, of Coleman and formerly of Novice, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.

Graveside services will be 1:00pm Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Rough Creek Cemetery with Chaplain Donnie Miller officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Pauline "Poppy" Donaghey was born May 5, 1919 in Coleman County, the daughter of William Albert Mow and Drudie Mamie Kincaid Mow. She married Charles Bennett Donaghey on December 14, 1958 in Rankin. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1999. She lived in Big Lake for 30 years, working as a secretary in the tax office, courthouse and the school and moved to Novice in 1984. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Novice.

Survivors include two sisters, Therma Brown of Waco, LaVerle "Tootsie" Jameson of Coleman; one brother H.J. Mow of Lake Coleman and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, Vernon Mow and W.A. "Dub" Mow.

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Coleman Holt Hearne, 28
11/17/2008
Coleman Holt Hearne, 28, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008.

Memorial service: 4 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2008 at Moore Funeral Home, Bowen Road Chapel.

Visitation: The family received friends 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2008 at the funeral home.

Cole was a free-spirited individual who loved the outdoors, animals and music. He was a collector of friends. He enjoyed glassblowing, was interested in botany, and worked as a landscaper.

Survivors: Father and stepmother, Gary and Neta Hearne; mother and stepfather, Jane and Donald Taylor; sister and best friend, Casey Michelle Hearne; stepbrothers, Brian and Stephen Simmons, and Jonathan Taylor; stepsister, Jennifer Taylor; grandparents, Jim and Velma Hearne; aunts and uncles, James and Robin Hearne, Sheila and Ray Vanshoubrouek; Jean and Bill Coulter; many cousins, great-aunts and great-uncles; and a multitude of friends.   (Dorothy Starnes Honeycutt and Jean Simpson Coulter were former Coleman residents)

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy (Starnes) and Coleman Honeycutt, and Louise Hearne.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in his name be made to the Gideons or to a charity of choice.

James L. Considine, Jr., 89
11/9/2008
The Reverend James L. Considine, Jr., 89, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at an Abilene nursing center.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, followed by a reception at the church for friends.   Arrangements are being made by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory, Abilene, Texas. 

James (Jim) was born May 4, 1919 to Ruby Bell Laird and James L. Considine in Kansas City, Kansas. He served his country in the "B" Company, 259th Infantry, United States Army 65th Division in WWII, European Theater with discharge rank of Staff Sergeant, receiving several awards --- Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, and three campaign stars. Jim married Ann Corbin on August 25, 1940 in Olathe, Kansas. They moved to Abilene in November, 1994. Jim received a B.A. Degree from the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Kansas and a masters at the Philadelphia Divinity School. In 1958, he became an Associate of THE SOCIETY OF SAINT PAUL, now located in San Diego, California. In 1967, Jim took his vows as Tertiary. He served several churches as an Episcopal Priest, including St. Paul's in Waxahachie 1956 - 1958; St. Peter's in Brenham 1959 - 1963; St. Christopher's in Houston 1963; St. Nicholas' in Midland 1964 - 1979; St. Stephen's in Sweetwater 1979 - 1984; St. Mark's in Coleman 1984; Trinity in Albany 1987; and St. Mark's in Abilene 1997. Jim also served as Contributing Editor, Reporter of General Convention House of Deputies 1967 and 1983 - 1985, Diocesan correspondent for 30 years; Clerical Deputy to General Conventions 1969, 1970, 1973, 1975, and 1979, and in retirement as a reporter for The Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice for 6 years. Jim was a member of the Prayer Book Committee during the process of revision, leading to adoption of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. He was also a member of the Abilene Model Railroaders Association. Jim was an avid model railroader and collector of trains. Jim was also an avid sailor who owned several sailboats when he and his wife, Ann, lived at Lake Coleman.   Jim served as supply priest at Coleman's St. Mark's Episcopal Church, while living at Lake Coleman in his retirement, in the 1990's. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and James Considine and his wife, Ann.

Survivors include his five children, Lynn Cobb of Tallahassee, Florida, Corby Considine of Midland, Texas, Jan Carrington of Coleman, Texas, Laird Considine of Terlingua, Texas, and Charles Considine of Pflugerville, Texas; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to any Episcopal Church; University Place, 1250 East North 10th, Abilene, Texas 79601; Lake Coleman Volunteer Fire Department, Route 1, Coleman, Texas 76834; or Sears Methodist Hospice, 3233 South Willis, Abilene, Texas 79605.

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Cleta Bowen, age 68
11/8/2008
Cleta Mae Morris Bowen, 68, of Coleman, Texas died Friday, November 7, 2008 at Hendrick Medical Center Hospice Care in Abilene, after a battle with cancer.

Family visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Services will be at 2:00pm Monday, November 10, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman with Russell Cowan, Cleta’s grandson, officiating. Interment will be at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Texas.

Cleta was born September 29, 1940 in Santa Anna. She was the daughter of Joe M. and Annie Willis Morris, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, J. T., Clifford, Joe Roy, Marion E. (Boots) Morris and one sister, Joyce Early all of Santa Anna.

Cleta is survived by seven children, Alvin Ray Buford and Rebecca Jo (Becky) Buford Cowan both of Odessa, Texas, James (Charlie) Buford of Houston, Chuck Duquette, Craig Duquette, Jack Duquette and Jimmy Ray Row all of Coleman. She is also survived by three sisters and one brother, Gladys McGhee and Annie Merle Morris both of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sybil Martin of Santa Anna and Willis Morris of Santa Anna; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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Charles Salas, age 52
11/4/2008
Charles Salas, age 52, of Coleman, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Conroe Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services will be 2:00pm Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Coleman City Cemetery. Services are under the direction o Stevens Funeral Home.

A prayer service will be 7:00pm Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.

Charles Salas was born August 19, 1956 in Santa Anna, Texas, a son of Frank and Mary Louise Zendejas Salas. He grew up in Coleman and attended school here. He worked at Coleman Veterinary Clinic for 18 years and was a ranch hand. He was Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Charles Salas, Jr. of Brownwood and Johnny Salas of Coleman; two daughter, Erica Salas of Coleman and LaToya Salas of Pennsylvania; two step-daughters, LaShaun Liggins and Jennifer Liggins both of Abilene; one step-son, Keith Owen of Abilene; four brothers, Mack Salas of Coleman, Pete Salas of Anson, Robert Salas of Breckenridge and Billy Salas of Coleman; two sisters, Mary Escobar of Santa Anna and Evelyn Calvillo of Coleman; six grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Phillip, Johnny, Alex and Richard Salas; one sister, Frances Alvarado; one son, Eric Salas.

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Billie Roy Laughlin, age 81
11/4/2008
Billy Roy Laughlin, age 81, of Brownwood died Monday morning at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, November 5, 2008 in the Trickham Union Church with the Reverend Pat McClatchy officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Trickham Cemetery.

Visitation will be in the Trickham Community Center next to the church from 1:00-2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 5, 2008.   Netherton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Roy was born December 3, 1926 in Brown County, the son of Roy and Edna Cole Laughlin. He attended Trickham and Brookesmith schools, graduating from Brookesmith High School in 1944. He entered the U.S. Army infantry in March, 1945, later serving in the Army Air Corps in both Okinawa and the Philippines. On June 9, 1945, while stationed at Camp Hood, he married Mildred Wise, his high school sweetheart, with whom he celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary this year.

He farmed and ranched in Brown and Coleman Counties his entire life and worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office from 1947 till his retirement in 1981. He loved the outdoors and hunting and fishing. One of his greatest pleasures was teaching his grandsons and great grandson to hunt and fish. When his health prevented him from hunting and fishing, he enjoyed watching deer and turkey from his home on Indian Creek Road and sharing the hunting stories of his great grandson. He also enjoyed watching his great granddaughter perform her acrobatics in his living room. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Laughlin, of Brownwood; his daughters, Cheryl and husband Andy Campbell of Lake Brownwood and Charlotte and husband Billy C. Lee of Brownwood and Waco; his grandchildren Shelly and husband Ray Maldonado of Brownwood; Brian Campbell of Brownwood, Susan Lee of Fort Worth and Clifton Lee of College Station; his great grandchildren Kaylom Campbell and Julia Maldonado both of Brownwood; his brother Doyle Laughlin of Santa Anna; two nieces, one nephew, and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his son, Lee Laughlin and his parents.

James (Jim) Able, age 87
11/4/2008
James (Jim) Able, age 87, died this morning at 6:00am in Hendricks Memorial Hospital, Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory St., Thursday 4:00 to 7:00pm. Funeral will be at the funeral home Friday, November 7, 2008 at 10:00am.

Jim was the husband of Jean Hughes Able, a former resident of Coleman and a graduate of Coleman High School.

Jake Hausenfluke, 91
11/4/2008
Jake Hausenfluke, 91, of Coleman, died Monday, November 3, 2008 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30pm Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Santiago Udayar officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

A prayer service will be 7:00pm Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.

Jake Hausenfluke was born January 24, 1917, in Williams County, just north of Georgetown, the son of Claude Lee Hausenfluke and Minnie Lewis Hausenfluke. Mr. Hausenfluke was a farm boy and attended small rural schools, Jim Hodge, Berry Creek and graduated from Liberty Hill High School. While in high school, he lettered in all sports. He moved to Austin and attended business school. He married Julia A. Hajdik on February 5, 1938 in Austin. She preceded him in death on February 5, 2003. Jake went to work for the 7-Up Bottling Company of Austin and played baseball for them. He worked his way up to Production Manager for 23 counties around Austin during World War II. In 1948, he and Julia and their two sons, Melvyn and Grady, moved to Coleman, purchasing one-half interest in 7-Up Bottling Company. In 1954, he bought out his partner of Austin. He and Julia serviced 11 counties out of Coleman. Jake was chosen Mr. Bottler of Texas in 1956, out of 341 bottlers. He was a member of the Plateau Bottlers Association and a Member of the National Bottlers Association. In 1969, he sold out to Coca Cola Bottling Company of Brownwood.

After selling his business, Jake worked on his farm and was Manager of Kennedy Butane, Inc. for 10 years. In 1986, he sold the company for the Kennedy family and worked other local farms and in the real estate business. Jake was active in local and county activities while in business and was a member of the Coleman J.C. Club, Noon Lion’s Club where he served as secretary and president and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Melvyn and Marilyn Hausenfluke of Grand Prairie, Grady and Allene Hausenfluke of Abilene; two sisters, Lavern Johnson and Shirley Farr both of Georgetown; four grandchildren, Kristi Barber of Caldwell, Andy Hausenfluke of Fort Worth, Wendy Romano of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Callie McFadden of Abilene; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Hausenfluke of Fort Worth, Sophia Romano, Landry Romano and Andrew Romano, all of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and several nieces and nephews.

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Glenda Jean Bailey, 70
11/4/2008
Surrounded by family on Nov. 2, 2008, Glenda Jean Bailey left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior.

Funeral services, under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home, will be held 2pm Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at the Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bill Merritt officiating.  Interment will follow at the Cedar Point Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00pm Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Davis-Morris Funeral Home.

Glenda was born in Temple, on Oct. 13, 1938, to L.D. and Mary Snodgrass. She married Garland Bailey on July 22, 1957, in Mexico.

Betty Jeane (Traylor) Abbey
(October 24, 1935 - November 2, 2008)
11/3/2008
Betty Jeane (Traylor) Abbey, 73, died on Sunday, November 2, 2008.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Ninde Woodland, 5757 S. Memorial.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Asbury United Methodist Church with interment in Memorial Park cemetery under the direction of Ninde Funeral Directors of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She was born October 24, 1935 in Santa Anna, TX the daughter of Martin Teague and Eva Ruth (Gardner) Traylor. Betty graduated from Coleman High School in 1954. She married Charlie Ray Abbey on November 25, 1954 in Coleman, TX. They moved to Tulsa in 1996. Jeane had a successful career in Banking having retired from the Bank of Oklahoma.

Survivors: Husband: Charlie; daughters: Ann Abbey of Albuquerque, NM and Dr. Linda Hunter of Lincoln, NE; her mother: Mrs. Ruth Traylor of Brownwood, TX; Grandchildren: Christopher Lee Ferguson of Albuquerque, NM and Steven Wayne Ferguson of Tulsa; Great Grandchildren: Nicole, Zachari, Alexis, Maddison and Hailee of Albuquerque; Rylie, Piper and Reece of Tulsa; her sister: Nita Breedlove of Brownwood, TX; her brothers: Bob Traylor of Snyder, TX and Jim Traylor of Lometa, TX.

David Cathey
11/3/2008
Graveside service for David Cathey age 82 of Lindale were held at 3:00pm Saturday, November 1, 2008 in the Burkett Cemetery near Coleman, Texas. Services were under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors of Lindale.

Mr. Cathey was born August 14, 1926 in Coleman County the son of the late C. G. and Florence (Sampson) Cathey. He passed away October 29, 2008 in a Tyler hospital. Mr. Cathey had lived in Lindale for the past 9 years moving from Coleman. He was a veteran of the U S Navy serving in World War II and a member of the South Main Street Church of Christ in Lindale. Mr. Cathey was a parts salesman for 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, Lelia Cathey of Lindale; son, Keith Cathey of Ovilla, Texas; daughter, Patricia Dickeson of Hillsboro; brother, Roy Cathey of Green Valley, Arizona; grandchildren, Danny Stone, Tammy Abel and Heather Gordon and 7 great grandchildren.

Family received friends from 6-8pm Friday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Stroke Association.

Eddie Paul Voss, Jr.
11/3/2008
Eddie Paul Voss, Jr. of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 9:10pm at his residence in Santa Anna.

Services will be Tuesday at 2:00 pm at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Rodger Matthew officiating. Interment will follow with services directed by Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 till 7:30 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Eddie was born October 19, 1950 in Brownwood, Texas to the late Eddie Paul and Henrilee Ashmore Voss. He was a lifetime resident of Santa Anna and graduated from Santa Anna High School in 1969 and attended Angelo State University. On June 18, 1976 Eddie married Susie Barstow in San Angelo, Texas and they have celebrated thirty two years of marriage. Eddie was a postal city carrier with the United State Post Office retiring in 2005.

SURVIVORS

Wife – Susie Voss of Santa Anna, Texas

Daughter – Kelly Voss of San Angelo, Texas

Son – Austin Voss of Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska

2 Brothers – Steve & wife Carole Voss of San Angelo, Texas

Bill & wife Judy Jennings of Denton, Texas

2 Sisters – Pauline Talley of Waco, Texas

Ginger & husband David Ware of Barnesville, Georgia

Several Nieces and Nephews

Madeline Finlay
10/27/2008
Madeline Finlay went to be with her Lord on October 26, 2008.

Services will be at Heritage Funeral Home on October 29, 2008 at 2:00pm. Interment at Lohn Cemetery under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home of Brady, Texas.

She was born on January 15, 1921 to Clem and Lou Ella (Jowers) Horne in Lohn, Texas. She married the love of her life on July 3, 1941 in Eden, Texas. She was a nurse most of her life. She enjoyed going to church and spending time with family and friends.

Madeline is survived by one sister, Billie Faye Butler of Sun City, Arizona; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William (Bill) Finlay; one son, Corey Finlay, four sisters and four brothers.

Elise West, 88
10/27/2008
Elise West, of Coleman, died Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Trinity Care Center, Round Rock, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman with Doctor Ralph E. West officiating. Burial in Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Elise West was born June 25, 1920 in Coleman, Texas, the daughter of Hettie and M W Whitt. She grew up in Coleman, Texas. She married James Golson West on October 20, 1938 in Coleman and were blessed to be able to celebrate their 70th anniversary together this month. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Coleman.

She was preceded in death by Mother and Father, a brother John W. Whitt of Corpus Christi; son-in-law Wayne V. Garner of Cedar Creek; one granddaughter, Dana Yvonne West of Coleman and great-granddaughter Brittany Elise Plant of Austin.

Left behind to cherish her memory is husband, James G. West of Round Rock, Texas; brother, Eddie M. Whitt and wife Pat of Red Oak, Texas; children, Judy E. Garner of Cedar Creek, Texas, James M. West and wife Carolyn of Austin, Texas, Jimmy H. West and wife Pat of Fort Worth, Texas and Bobbie A. Brooks and husband Steve of Corpus Christi, Texas; 9 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Honorary pallbearers are Steve Brooks, Vance Garner, James R. West, Justin Boyd, Jacob Garner, and Joshua Plant.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to the Trinity Care Center Chapel, 1000 E. Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664.

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Nora Alice Smith, 83
10/26/2008
Nora Alice Smith, age 83, of Coleman, died Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmie Driskill officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be held on Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

Nora Alice Smith was born June 30, 1925 in Seagraves, Texas, a daughter of Thomas Smith and Vita Cynthia Love Smith. She grew up in Mozelle and graduated from Mozelle High School in 1945. She was a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) beginning in 1946 at Overall-Morris Memorial Hospital working for Dr. Burke. She worked for Dr. Yarborough for two years and then worked at Holiday Hill and Leisure Lodge Nursing Homes. In 1952 she married Roy Smith in Coleman. She was a member of Elm Street Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Roy Smith of Coleman; one son, Bob and wife Pam Smith of Abilene; two daughters, Carol and husband Fred Bozeman of Rye, Colorado and Glenda Adams of Coleman; six grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Bozeman, Tyler Smith, Deidra Smith, Kassie Smith, Shaela Smith; five great-grandchildren, Bonnie, Ben, Isaac, Gabriel, Elisha Bozeman.

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Teddy (Ted) Jack Crum, 77
10/26/2008
Teddy (Ted) Jack Crum was born Dec. 31, 1930 to Edrie and Wilburn Crum in Roy, New Mexico. He passed away October 25, 2008 in Coleman, Texas.

Family Visitation – Monday October 27, 2008 at the Funeral Home 5 to 7 P. M.

Services Tuesday October 28, 2008 at 2:00 P. M. in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Hetzel, Baker Rudolph, and Don Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Ted's father, Wilburn Crum, mother, Edrie Crum, infant son Gary Lynn Crum and brother Tommy Crum, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Grace Crum; his sons Jack Crum and wife Bennie, Danny Crum, Chris Crum and wife Sara; three grandchildren, Erin, Katie, and Kelly, three step-grandchildren, Becky Belew and husband John Paikowski, Matt Belew, Beau Montgomery; and great grand child, Aiden. He is also survived by members of his brother's family, sister-in-law, Marjorie and their sons Tom Jr., Terry and their families plus numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews, and beloved dog, Duke.

Upon retirement, he returned to Coleman where he had grown up and graduated from Coleman High School. Ted Crum lived a life with an entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit. He was a veteran of the Korean War, worked in radio and television for many years, mainly at KLBJ Austin, Texas. In later years he became a character actor in eleven films which were shot in the Austin area, as well as regular Television commercials and numerous voice projects in Texas and California. He was an avid University of Texas fan having spent 2 years as a UT undergraduate and later working for the University of Texas police department for ten years. He most enjoyed a Texas Longhorn victory, his Bowen and DQ coffee groups, the Men's Downtown Sunday School Class, playing golf, reading western novels, (such as by Louis L'Amour and J. Frank Dobie), the Eyes of Texas and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. He was a renowned storyteller in the family and loved to
hold forth about exploits and adventures of his glory days. He enjoyed the many family reunions and time spent with all. He loved to tease his grandchildren, and to them he was known as Pappy. His grandkids always felt that Pappy had more friends than anyone they knew.

Returning to Coleman and his many friends made him very happy and contented in his last years. Happy trails to you, Ted, and we love you.

Kaye Hale Franklin, 68
10/25/2008
Kaye Hale Franklin, 68, of Coleman passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008, while surrounded by loved ones in her home on her beloved ranch.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene with the Senior Pastor Clifford S. Stewart officiating.

Kaye was born May 3, 1940 in Corpus Christi Texas the daughter of Frances and Kenneth Hale. She moved to Midland at age 12 and graduated from Midland High School before attending college at Texas Christian University and The University of Colorado. She met her husband, Bill Franklin, while working in Midland and they were married in 1960. In Midland, Kaye was an active member in the Junior League of Midland where she volunteered on many community projects including one of her favorites, the free dental clinic. She was also a member of the Green Thumb Garden Club and a charter member of the Law Wives Club. When Bill retired from banking in 1996, they moved to Coleman. In Coleman, Kaye has volunteered in the local community with the American Cancer Society Cancer Support Group, the Big Country Hospice, and the Food Pantry. She is a member of the Town and Country Garden Club and First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene. Kaye and Bill participated in the first Palo Duro Presbyterian Cursillo movement in Texas and subsequently volunteered as staff to support the experience for other Christians.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William P. “Bill” Franklin and her parents, Kenneth and Frances Hale.

She is survived by her two daughters and son-in-laws, Tracy and Robert Watts of Alexandria, Virginia and Molly and Jimy Wright of Dallas and step grandchildren, Maegan and Dawson Wright of Dallas; her companion Joe Brosig, his two daughters Renee Farmer and Leah Brosig and six grandchildren; and, a brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Karen Hale of El Paso.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in her honor to the Coleman County Foundation, Hospice of the Big Country and the American Cancer Society.

Alton Hamilton, 78
10/25/2008
Alton Hamilton, age 78, of Fisk, died Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Graveside funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Brown Ranch Cemetery with his nephews officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

Alton Hamilton was born March 17, 1930 in Coleman County, Texas, a son of Elwood and Ruby McQueen Hamilton. He grew up in Fisk, attended school at Brown Ranch and graduated from Mozelle High School in 1946. During the Korean War, he served in the United States Army. Other than his military service, he has been a life-long resident of Coleman County. He was a rancher.

Survivors include two brothers, Mac Hamilton of Voss and Ronnie Hamilton of Fisk; three sisters, Audrey Whitfield of Denver City, Laverne Horn of Abilene, Joy Chenault of Ruston, Louisiana; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mary C. (Neille) Starnes, 83
10/22/2008
Mary C. (Neille) Starnes, age 83, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in Abilene.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Octob