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Obituaries



Melvin
Earl White of Sabinal, age 80
7/29/2010
Melvin Earl White of Sabinal, age 80, passed
away Monday, July 26, 2010.
He was born February 2, 1930, in Coleman,
TX, son of Claud and Willie Mae (Funderburg)
White. “Wency”, as he was known in school,
graduated Coleman High School, where he was
an outstanding athlete.
He married Eleanor Ann Henry April 17, 1954,
at First Baptist Church in Sabinal.
Melvin enlisted in the Army and served his
country in the Korean War. After leaving the
service, he earned a Master’s Degree and
during his years in public education, he was
a coach, teacher and principal. He also
served as a deacon of the First Baptist
Church, was a member of the Sabinal Masonic
Lodge, and was an avid golfer.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
brothers, Lyle, I.A., Ted, Fred, and Leo;
and sister, Claudia Mae Brice.
Melvin is survived by his wife of 56 years,
Eleanor; sons, Robin Alan White and Tobin
Craig White; daughter, Rhonda Ann Jackson
and husband Will; two grandchildren, Maury
and Liam Jackson; brothers, Roy White and
wife Shirley and Donnie White and wife Kim;
and sister, Jimmie Wooten.
The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Thursday,
July 29, at the First Baptist Church in
Sabinal with Rev. Monty Benson officiating.
Interment was at Sabinal Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Stephen Henry, Jimmie Henry,
Ray Henry, Eddie McKinney, John Thomas
Buchanan, Charlie Story, Joe Boyd and Maury
Jackson.
Honorary pallbearers are C. R. McFarland,
Lon Rushing, Ross Burris, Elton Burns, David
Little, Carl McMillan, Bill Jones, Bill
Stephenson, Mike Nuckles, Eck Horton, David
Fowler, Ken Cave, James Hargett, and Joe
Redus.
Prunella (Prue) W. Davis, 89, of Coleman
7/28/2010
Prunella (Prue)
W. Davis, 89, of Coleman, died Wednesday,
July 28, 2010 at Hendrick Medical Center.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m.
Friday, July 30 in Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Zach Ailshie, pastor of
Glen Cove Baptist Church, officiating and
assisted by Rev. John Stanislaw, pastor of
First Baptist Church, Coleman. Burial will
follow in the Glen Cove Cemetery under the
direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W.
Pecan Street, Coleman.
Prue Davis was born June 30, 1921 in
Millersview, Texas, a daughter of John Noel
Williams and Margaret Stuart Williams. She
grew up in Millersview where she graduated
high school. She attended Texas Woman's
University and Abilene Christian College
(now University). On August 12, 1942 she
married Irvin Davis in Las Vegas, Nevada and
he preceded her in death on March 2, 2006.
She and her husband lived near Merkel until
moving to Coleman in 1971. They owned and
operated the Gouldbusk Store for 10 years
and then she became a rural mail carrier for
the United States Postal Service for 15
years. She was a member of First Baptist
Church in Coleman where she was a member of
the Auditorium Sunday School class.
Survivors include one son, Dr. Del Davis and
wife Cindy of Coleman; one daughter, Myrtie
Beaver and husband Scott of Talpa; four
grandchildren, April Hernandez and husband
Marin, Tim Davis and wife Amber, Amy
Gonzalez and husband Silvio, Gina Aplin and
husband Dustin; nine great-grandchildren,
Cheyenne, Cherokee and Dakota Hernandez,
Jack and Jonah Gonzalez, Cipher Aplin,
Jordan, Kobe and Drew Davis; one brother,
John B. (Son) Williams and wife Billie of
Coleman; one sister, Tooter Stephenson and
husband Lonnie of Brownwood; several nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded
in death by a sister, Wanda Skelton and a
brother, Ray Williams.
Family visitation will be held on Thursday
from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens
Funeral Home in Coleman. Rev. Audey
Shepard will officiate at the graveside at
Glen Cove Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the donor's
favorite charity.
Please sign her on-line guest book at
www.livingmemorials.com
William
(Sonny) E. Hudson, Jr., 64
7/28/2010
William (Sonny) E. Hudson, Jr., 64, of
Coleman, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the
Veteran's Hospital in Temple. Graveside
services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 30,
2010 at the Leaday Cemetery. Services are
under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
William (Sonny) E. Hudson, Jr. was born May
3, 1946 in Eden, Texas, the son of Elmo
Hudson and Retha Mildred Justice Hudson. He
grew up in Leaday and attended school at
Mozelle. He served in the United States
Army, earning the National Defense Service
Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam
Campaign Medal, Purple Heart Medal and
Sharpshooter Badge. After being discharged
from the Military, Sonny ran a service
station in Santa Anna. He also worked for
the City of Coleman as groundskeeper at the
city park. He was a member of the Disabled
American Veteran's and Leaday Baptist
Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Monte
Tipton-Rodgers and husband, James, of
Coleman; two sons, Bobby McCullough, II and
wife, Cherri, of Abilene, Rusty McCullough
of Abilene; one sister, Sue Harendt and
wife, Bob, of Kyle; one brother, Joe E.
Hudson of Kyle; his step mother, Bulia
Hudson of Coleman, five grandchildren and
nine nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by a special friend,
Patricia T. McCullough and two sisters,
Maudie Hudson and Lela Kile.
Family
visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. Thursday, July, 30, 2010 at Stevens
Funeral Home.
Please sign her online
guestbook at:
H. P.
Vaughan, Jr. age 87 of Harvey
7/28/2010
H. P. Vaughan, Jr.
age 87 of Harvey, Louisiana passed from this
life on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at West
Jefferson Hospital in Harvey, LA.
Graveside services will be Friday at 11:00 am at
Coleman City Cemetery with Rev. Mike Kerzee
officiating, burial to follow under the
direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.
H. P. was born July 16, 1923 in Mills County,
Texas to the late Harvey Peter and Mary Jane
Leverett Vaughan. He was raised in Grosvenor
where he graduated from Grosvenor High School.
He married Billie June Vaughan and she preceded
him in death in 1957. On November 1, 1963 H. P.
married Jo Nell Pettus in Brownwood, Texas and
they have celebrated forty six years of
marriage. He was a member of the Methodist
Church and a long time resident of Louisiana and
a retired demolition contractor.
SURVIVORS
Wife – Jo Nell Vaughan of Harvey, LA
2 Sons – Harvey Lee Vaughan of Raceland, LA
H. P. ‘Bo’ Vaughan, III of Nevada City, CA
4 Grandchilden
7 Great Grandchildren
Dawl Julian Rackley
7/26/2010
Mr. Dawl Julian
Rackley, 83 years old passed away on July 23,
2010 at his residence in Novice, Texas. Mr.
Rackley was born April 12, 1927 in Benoit, Texas
to Eddie Lawrence Rackley & Gracie Leotis
Johnson Rackley. Dawl married Dorothy
Smith-Clevenger in Lovington, New Mexico on
November 29, 1954, and he was proud to have
celebrated 55 years with her.
Dawl was a World War II Veteran
and Lease Operator Pumper until he retired. He
and Dorothy moved to Coleman County on June 29,
1996 and made their home in Novice, where they
were known for the Great Pyrenees that greeted
everyone as they drove past the house with a
turn around show.
Survivors include: Loving wife
Dorothy, 1 son; Randal Wayne Clevenger, 3
sisters and brother in law; Ila Faye Brendsel of
Buena Park, California, Betty Rodriguez of
Aurora, Colorado, and Peggy M. & Jim Rob
McKenzie of Raymore, Missouri, 2 brothers and
sister in law; Horace Rackley of Portales, New
Mexico, Sonny Ray & Jane Rackley of Brownfield,
Texas, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren,
3 great- great grandchildren, many nieces,
nephews and friends. Dawl was preceded in death
by his parents; Eddie & Gracie, 1 sister Mary
Lee Clevenger-Washington.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July
27, 2010 from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Walker
Funeral Home 401 Commercial Ave. Service will be
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the
Atoka Cemetery in Novice, Texas, with Rev.
Patrick Bennett officiating. Interment will
follow under the direction of Walker Funeral
Home.
Alfred
“Slim” John Roberts
7/26/2010
Mr. Alfred “Slim”
John Roberts, 95 year old passed away on Sunday,
July 25, 2010 in the Coleman County Medical
Center. Slim was born March 20, 1915 in Runnels
County to John William Roberts & Hattie
Schraeder. He met and married Jessie Mae
Bairrington on December 8, 1935. He was a
retired service station and café owner, worked
in the oil field and ranching. Survivors
include: 3 sons and daughters in law; Donald M.
& Mary Roberts of Forney, Kenneth & Fay Roberts
of Odessa, William A. & Jean Roberts of San
Antonio, 7 grandchildren, 18 great
grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren,
many nieces, nephews and friends. John was
preceded in death by his loving wife Jessie Mae,
his parents, and a son; Doyle Roberts.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 28, 2010 6:00
until 7:00 P.M. at Walker Funeral Home. Service
will be Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. in
the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam
Wilson officiating. Private interment will
follow in the Valera Cemetery under the
direction of Walker Funeral Home.
Paulinda
Sue Boyer, 54 years
7/22/2010
Paulinda Sue
Boyer, 54 years of age, passed away on Thursday,
July 22, 2010 at her residence in Coleman,
Texas. She was born May 20, 1956 in Hobbs, New
Mexico to Romie Breeden & Edna Mae Earnhart
Breeden. She attended and graduated from Hobbs
High School. She was last employed as a
Landscape Gardener for T-Bone Ranch of Valera,
Texas. Paulinda Sue is survived by; 1 daughter;
Heather Boyer of Coleman, 3 sons; Danny Boyer,
Billy Boyer, Harry Boyer all of Coleman, 2
sisters and brother in law; Johnnie & Wayne
Bradford of New Mexico, and Jeannie Nowlin of
Warren, Texas, 6 grandchildren; Ashley Boyer,
Jason Boyer, Anthony Boyer, Zach Boyer, Natalia
Boyer, and Drake Boyer, many nieces, nephews,
and numerous friends. A memorial service will be
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 4:00 P. M. in the
Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Patrick
Bennett officiating, under the direction of Tom
G. Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.
Pauline E.
Strickland, age 86
7/22/2010
Pauline
E. Strickland, age 86, loving mother, sister,
grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away
on July 21, 2010 at home after a lengthy
illness.
She was born to Jim and Ruby Trammell on
September 6, 1923. She graduated from Coleman
High School, and went to work at Blackland’s
Flying School in Waco, Texas. As part of the war
effort she learned how to repair airplanes, and
was one of many known as “Rosie the Riveter.” In
1946, she married Lee Roy Strickland, and they
moved to San Angelo, Texas.
Pauline was a long time member of the Cross Road
Assembly of God in San Angelo, Texas, and a
devoted Christian. She taught Sunday School for
over twenty-eight years. More recently she
attended Church of Acts in Corpus Christi,
Texas.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband,
Lee Roy Strickland; her parents Ruby and Jim
Trammell; two brothers, Vonceal and James
Trammell; two sisters, Betty Creek and Peggy
Henson.
She is survived by her three children, a
daughter, Blenda Bligh, and husband Alan of
Corpus Christi, Texas; a son, Michael Strickland
of Corpus Christi, Texas; a son, Terry
Strickland and his wife Martha Strickland of
Austin, Texas; Five grandchildren, Quin Bligh
(Luisa), Alanna Verhaalen (Joel), Kasey
Strickland (Ashley), Cody Strickland (Kim), and
Olivia Strickland; Three great grandchildren,
Kinzie Verhaalen, Elijah Strickland, and Hadley
Strickland; one sister, Billie Wells of Abilene,
Texas; one brother, Donald Trammell (Sara Jo) of
Lufkin, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be held at 3:00 p.m Sunday July 25,
2010 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel and
interment will be in Coleman, Texas at the
Coleman Cemetery. Pallbearers are Kasey
Strickland, Cody Strickland, Quin Bligh, and
Joel Verhaalen. Pastor Steve Hamm of Cross Road
Assembly of God in San Angelo, Texas will be
officiating.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 24
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral
Home, 400 W. Pecan, Coleman, Texas.
Memorials may be made in her name to American
Diabetes Foundation or the American Heart
Association.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Kinley
Christine Kovey-Hipsher
7/21/2010
Kinley Christine
Kovey-Hipsher daughter of Kaitlyn Hipsher and
Dylan Kovey entered this earth on July 13, 2010
when angels carried her to be with our Lord.
Services were held Thursday at 10:00 am at the
Coleman City Cemetery with Rev. John Stanislaw
officiating, burial following. Services were
under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of
Coleman.
SURVIVORS include her loving family
Mother – Kaitlyn Hipsher of Forney, Texas
Father – Dylan Kovey of Forney, Texas
Maternal Grandparents – Tom and Megan Hispher of
Forney, Texas
Maternal Great Grandparents – Edwin & Janice
Hipsher of Santa Anna
Margaret Rogers of Canton, TX
Great Great Grandmother Margie Coswick of
Canton, TX
And many extended family and friends
Lola
Humphrey, 84
7/21/2010
BROWNWOOD: Lola
Humphrey passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010.
The Rev. John Clifford officiated at the
services on July 19th at the Davis-Morris
Funeral Chapel and the Bangs Cemetery.
Lola was born in 1925 to Robert Marvin George &
Lillie (Teague) George. She was married to
George Humphrey in 1942 and they resided in
Eldorado for a number of years where they owned
the Ford Dealership and "Falcon Ranch". After
the death of her husband in 1989, Lola moved
back to Brownwood and joined the Early United
Methodist Church.
Survivors include brother-in-law & wife, Dr.
John & Lou Humphrey of Bangs; niece and nephew,
Dorothy George Field and Jarvis George, both of
Coleman; and many other nieces & nephews.
Estella
Vara, 35 of Winters
7/19/2010
Born
on May 28, 1975 to Juan M. Vara and Cecilia V.
Vara. A devoted mother, daughter, sister and
friend went home to be with the Lord on Sunday,
July 18, 2010 after a courageous fight with
cancer.
She is preceded in death by her father Juan M.
Vara and one brother Ralph Vara.
Estella is survived by the loves of her life.
Her daughters: Domingue Nichole Garcia, Adrianna
Nichole Garcia, Maribel Padilla and her son
Otilio Padilla. Her mother Cecilia V. Vara of
Wingate, three brothers: Cruz Vasquez of
Abilene, Tony (Cathy) Vasquez of Winters, and
Joe Vara of Wingate. Two Sisters: Lupe V.
Sanchez (Caesar) of Santa Anna, and Delores
(David) Sanchez of Winters. And her caregiver
Maria Trevino and her four daughters: Linda Lee
Trevino, Crystal Marie Trevino, Bianca Nichole
Trevino and Brianna Nichole Luera all of
Winters.
Her nieces and nephews: Samantha M. Sanchez of
San Angelo, Kendra Michelle Sanchez and Cesar G.
Padilla, Jr. of Santa Anna, Sonya and Daniel
Vasquez of Wingate and David Jr. and Damaris
Sanchez of Winters. As well as many other
friends and family.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the First Baptist
Church of Winters with Pastor Danny Martinez
officiating.
Willamae
Tipton Laird, age 84
7/19/2010
Willamae Tipton Laird, age 84, of San Antonio,
died Monday, July 12, 2010 at the Army
Retirement Center. Her wish was to be cremated
and there will be a Memorial Service held 11:30
a.m. Saturday, July 24 at the Coleman City
Cemetery Pavilion, 1599 E. 9th Street, Coleman
and her ashes will be interred next to her
beloved husband. Services are under the
direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan
Street, Coleman, Texas 76834.
Willamae was born October 15, 1925 in Coleman
County, Texas to Jewel Hartman Tipton and Roy
Monroe Tipton. She attended school in Coleman
County and graduated from Coleman High School in
1944. Following high school, she accepted a
Civil Service appointment to work in the Data
Processing Unit at Kelly AFB. There she learned
the operation and use of IBM equipment. She was
also attending San Antonio College and San
Antonio Art Institute evening classes. In 1949
she resigned her government job to go to New
York City to study portrait painting with Robert
Brackman.
She returned to San Antonio in 1950 and accepted
a position with IBM in their Customer Service
Bureau. She worked in this and several other
positions with IBM until 1961 when she resigned
to marry Major Wheeler E. Laird, a Finance
Officer in the U. S. Army. During her travels as
a military dependent she worked as a computer
programmer/systems analyst both in and outside
the U.S.A. Lt. Col. Laird retired in 1967 and
they returned to San Antonio. She was hired as a
computer programmer/S.A. and worked in the
Finance Office at Ft. Sam Houston until 1970.
Her husband preceded her in death on June 24,
1994 and she continued to make her home in San
Antonio. Willamae was a Silver Life Master in
Contract Bridge. This rating can only be
achieved by winning in national tournaments.
She is survived by her loving cousins, Loretta
Fenton of Coleman and Joyce Keller of Tyler and
she was preceded in death by cousins, Nita
Armstrong, Mildred Hunter and L. W. Keeney. Also
surviving are the children and grandchildren of
her cousins.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of
Bexar County, 4804 Fredericksburg Rd., San
Antonio, TX 78229.
Family and friends will meet at Stevens Funeral
Home, 400 W. Pecan, Coleman, Texas at 11:00 a.m.
and go in procession to Coleman City Cemetery
Pavilion.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Geraldine
(Jerry) Edington of Coleman
7/16/2010
Geraldine
(Jerry) Edington, age 87, of Coleman, died
Friday, July 16, 2010 at Holiday Hill Nursing
Home. Funeral service will be held 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 17 at the First United Methodist
Church, 500 W. Liveoak, Coleman with Rev. Mike
Kerzee officiating and assisted by Rev. Kermit
Sorrells. Burial will follow at the Coleman City
Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral
Home.
Jerry was born July 19, 1922 in Coleman, Texas,
a daughter of C. H. Freeman and Bessie Craig
Freeman. She grew up in Coleman and graduated
from Coleman High School. On November 27, 1941
she married Stancil Edington and he preceded her
in death in 1975. She was a life-long resident
of Coleman and a long-time clerk at Earle Smith
Jewelers. She also owned and operated Little Bo
Peep Children's Store. Jerry had been an active
member of First United Methodist Church where
she served on the Administrative Board and was a
founding member of the Dunson Sunday School
Class. She was also a member of the Bettie
Morris Circle at the church. She served on the
board of the American Cancer Society and was a
former member of the Circle C Cowbelles.
She is survived by her son, Dr. R. M. (Mike)
Edington of Coleman; one granddaughter, Michelle
Burkey and husband Clint of Coleman; one
grandson, Rob Edington and wife Heather of
Allen; seven great-grandchildren, Mason and
Kenley Burkey, Bowen, Adley and Hogan Johnson,
Brayden and Sydney Edington; a special friend,
Bill Sewell of Coleman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three
brothers and one sister and her
daughter-in-law, Theresa Edington.
Memorials may be made to the Theresa Edington
Scholarship Fund, c/o Coleman Elementary, 303 W.
15th Street, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Holiday
Hill Nursing Home, 245 State Highway 153,
Coleman, Texas 76834.
The family will be at the First United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall at 3:00 p.m. Saturday for
visitation.
The family would like to extend a special thank
you to all the care givers and staff at Holiday
Hill Nursing Home who were always so good to
Jerry. They would also like to say thank you to
Dr. Reynolds, Macey Knight and the staff of
Coleman County Medical Center who took such good
care of Jerry during her stays in the hospital.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Melissa
Mills age 55 of Abilene
7/16/2010
Melissa Mills age
57 of Abilene, Texas passed from this life on
Friday, July 16, 2010 at 1:40 am at the
Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.
Services will be Monday at 10:00 am Coleman City
Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Kermit Sorrells &
Rev. Mike Kerzee officiating services under the
direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 4
till 6 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.
She was born Melissa Kay Straach to Bobbye Kidd
Straach and the late Merle Raye Straach in
Coleman, Texas on August 14, 1952. Melissa was
raised in Coleman where she graduated from
Coleman High School in 1970. On July 17, 1971
she married Gary Richard Mills and they have
celebrated thirty nine years of marriage.
Melissa was a member of the First United
Methodist Church of Coleman and a homemaker
taking care of her home and family. She had been
a resident of Abilene since 2008. Family
requests donations to be made to Hendrick
Hospice Care Abilene, TX
SURVIVORS
Husband - Gary Mills of Abilene, Texas
Daughter - Kristen Mills of Abilene, Texas
Son - Greg & wife Candice Mills of Midland,
Texas
Mother - Bobbye Straach of Coleman, Texas
Sister - Cindy & husband James Owens of Iraan,
Texas
Brother - Eric & wife Amanda Straach of Coleman,
Texas
4 Granddaughters - Kayla Aristondo of Abilene,
Texas
Sydalee, Lilyan and Hollyn Mills of Midland,
Texas
Nieces and Nephews and extended family
John Queen
7/15/2010
John Queen of Coleman passed away June 29, 2010
at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
He was born September 28, 1929 in Oklahoma. He
taught sculpture at Texas Tech University for 31
years and was well known as a sculptor during
his years in Coleman.
Survivors include his wife, Avis Boyd Queen of
Coleman; and two sons, Will Queen of Lubbock and
John Queen of San Angelo.
His last wishes to have his ashes spread on the
Red River between Oklahoma and Texas will be
carried out at a later date.
Kiley Croft
7/12/2010
Kiley Croft, was
born an angel on July 10, 2010. Kiley's name
means land where cattle graze or beautiful.
Even though, Kiley was not with us long, Kiley
was loved by many, including parents, Charlie
and Misty Presley Croft of Coleman; two sisters,
Skyler and Haley Croft of Coleman; grandparents,
Rena Croft of Coleman, Ronny and Diane Baird of
Abilene; great-grandmothers, Norma Lemond of
Abilene, Mavis Croft of Coleman; great-great
grandmother Ruby Maxwell of Clyde; special
grandparents, Pat and Doris Pritchard of Clyde;
aunts and uncles, Buddy and Michelle Lackey of
Abilene, Rusty and Christina Croft of Potosi,
Sabrena Croft of Coleman and numerous other
family members and special friends, Tommy and
Kathy Saunders of Coleman.
Kiley was preceded in death by grandfathers,
Douglas Croft and Ronald James Presley; great
grandmother, Janie Davis; great grandfathers,
Earl Davis and Cleo Croft and great-great
grandfather, R.H. Maxwell.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday,
July 13, 2010 at the Burkett Cemetery, with Rev.
Russell LeMond officiating. Services are under
the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Please sign Kiley's guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
Danny Carl
Rutherford, age 54
7/12/2010
Mr. Danny Carl
Rutherford, age 54, of Coleman passed from this
life at home on Monday, July 12, 2010. Danny was
born December 6, 1955 in Ft. Worth, Texas to
Vernon R. B. Rutherford & Winnie L. Anderson.
Danny is survived by his loving parents, R. B. &
Winnie of Coleman, 1 daughter; Janice Porter,
and 1 son; Andrew Rutherford both of Niceville,
Florida, a sister; Vickie L. Rutherford of
Coleman, 3 grandchildren, many friends, cousins,
and Acquaintances. Visitation will be Thursday,
July 15, 2010 from 10:30 A.M til 11:30 A.M. at
Walker Funeral Home. Service will be Thursday at
2:00 P.M. at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion
with Rev. John Stanislaw & Bro. Rick Marshall
officiating. Interment will follow under the
direction of Walker Funeral Home.
James T Harris
78
7/12/2010
James T Harris
78, passed away July 6, 2010 in Brownwood. A
Memorial service will be held Tuesday July 13th
at 11a.m. At Truevine Baptist Church in Coleman.
He is survived by daughters Linda Brown and
Patricia Harris and sons Greg, and James T
Harris Jr. He is also survived by long time
friend Kelly Lewis. Services are under the
direction of Baker-Kirk Mortuary.
Wilma E.
Scott, 87
7/11/2010
Funeral
Services for Mrs. Wilma E. scott, age 87, of
Snyder will be at 1:30 PM Sunday at Bell Cypert
Seale Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow
at 4:30 PM at Glen Cove Cemetery near Coleman
Mrs. Scott passed away at Windcrest Alzheimers
Care Center in Abilene Friday morning after a
lengthy illness.
She was born November 29, 1922 in Coleman
County, Texas to James Frank and Kate (Gulley)
Laws.
She married Charles Scott on October 31, 1941 in
Coleman and had been a resident of Snyder since
1971.She was a retired nurse. Mr. Scott passed
away July 17, 1997.
Survivors include:
a daughter-Charleene Gilliam and husband Jerry
of Montogmery, TX
three sons- Russell Scott and wife Bea of
Sweetwater; Wade Scott and wife Margie Faye of
North Richland Hillls, TX and Gary Scott of
Snyder: 8 grand , 21 great grandchilddren and 8
great
greatgrandchildren.
One sister- Carol J. Linn of San Antonio
Two brothers- Clinton Laws of St. Charles, MO
and James Laws of Cllifton, AZ.
Friends are contributing to Windrest Alzheimers
Care Center,6050 Hospital Drive, Abilene 79606
Vivian Risse,
54, of Coleman
7/7/2010
Vivian Risse, 54, born
on November, 17, 1955, in Savannah, Georgia, and
passed gloriously from this life on July 9, 2010
in her home. She is absent from the body and
present with the Lord. Funeral services will be
10:00 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010 at Stevens
Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Audey Shepard
officiating. Burial will be in the Coleman
Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral
Home.
Vivian lived a full, wonderful life and
exemplified the fruits of the spirit every day
she lived. She lived to love and serve others.
The things that really matter in this life,
namely God, family and friends permeated her
very being. Vivian leaves behind a legacy of
pure grace, knowing it was not her works (though
there was no shortage of these) that saved her,
but the gracious, free, unmerited favor of God,
shown by the person and the work of her Lord
Jesus Christ. She was a member of Grace Baptist
Church.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gregory,
of nearly 35 years; sons, Paul, of Austin,
Daniel of Austin, Mike and wife, Misty, of South
Dakota, Jason Copeland and wife, Sandra, of
Alabama; daughters, Sarah Dodson and husband,
Joseph, of Early, Grace Ledbetter and husband,
Dean, of McKinney. She is also survived by her
father, Nelson Mercado of Orlando, Florida; her
mother, Victoria Mercado of Coleman; two
brothers, Nelson, of Irving, Diego, of San
Antonio, as well as her beloved 13 grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
Family visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Stevens Funeral
Home.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Dorothy
Elizabeth Kennedy (Netherton)
7/7/2010
July 25, 1924 to
June 25, 2010
Dorothy
Kennedy (Netherton) passed away in Bonita,
California after a courageous battle with
cancer. She was born in Coleman, Texas, and
often reminisced about growing up on the farm
and big family gatherings. She attended John
Tarleton College and married Lt. Eldon Kennedy,
USMC in 1945. Dorothy worked as an office
manager at Lucky Stores and after retirement,
volunteered at the San Diego Historical Society.
She touched many hearts with her kind and loving
spirit and was generous beyond measure. She felt
that each day was a gift to be enjoyed.
Dorothy is survived by daughters Pamela Gillow
and Carolyn Grimm; son Craig Kennedy;
grandchildren Michelle Dutton and Melanie
Kennedy; son-in-law George Gillow and companion
Paul Osler.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday,
July 17th, 1:00 pm at the Chapel of the Roses in
Glenn Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita.
The family would like to express a special thank
you to hospice for their compassionate care and
request donations to hospice or cancer research
foundation in lieu of flowers.
Gale "Dwayne"
Turner, 78, of Lake Coleman
7/7/2010
Gale
Dwayne Turner, age 78, of Lake Coleman, died
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Willow Hill Assisted
Living in Andrews, Texas. Funeral service will
be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 9 at Community
Baptist Church, 218 Lackland Street, Coleman,
with Rev. Paul Smith officiating and assisted by
Rev. Alan Speed. Masonic graveside rites will
follow at the Coleman City Cemetery. Services
are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Dwayne Turner was born April 24, 1932 in Bell
County, Texas, the son of the late Loyd and Ruby
Byrd Turner. He grew up and attended school in
Lampasas and graduated from Sul Ross University
in Alpine. He served in the United States Marine
Reserve. On June 4, 1953 he married Barbara
Wright and they celebrated 57 years of marriage.
Dwayne was a long-time teacher and coach,
beginning his career in Coleman in 1954 and
continuing there until 1961. From 1961 to 1970
he coached in Kermit and from 1970 to 1988 in
Rankin. In 1988 he and his wife retired to Lake
Coleman and lived there until 2009 when they
moved to Andrews to be closer to family. Coach
Turner was a life-time member of TSTA and THSCA
and was a 40 year member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was a member of Community Baptist Church in
Coleman.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Turner of
Lake Coleman; one daughter and son-in-law, Jan
and Greg Moore of Andrews; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Clarke and Sandy Turner of Big
Lake, Terry and Linda Turner of Abilene; eleven
grandchildren, Jill and husband Eric Willis,
Justin Mathews, Jessie and husband Matthew
Pitcock, Jalyn and husband Dustin Sherrill,
Matthew Moore, Lyndsi McNaughton, Seth Moore,
Adrian Turner, Clint and wife Amy Turner, Brad
Turner and Bailey Turner; eleven
great-grandchildren, Hayley, Garrett, Taryn,
Savannah, Darby, Tatum, Bentley, Lincoln,
Landry, Hannah and Aberdine; nephew and niece,
Darby Wright and Laura Shoppa.
Family visitation will be held on Thursday from
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral
Home, 400 West Pecan, Coleman.
Memorials may be made to Community Baptist
Church, 218 Lackland Street, Coleman, Texas
76834.
Please sign his on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Rev. Bill
Ballard, 82, of Big Spring
7/7/2010
The
Rev. Bill Ballard, 82, of Big Spring, died
Saturday, July 3, 2010, at University Medical
Center. The family will receive friends from 5
p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Myers & Smith
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11
a.m. Thursday at Baptist Temple Church with
Dwayne Wheat, Monroe Teeters, Courtney Ballard
and Mark Winn officiating.� Burial will be in
Coahoma Cemetery.
He was born Feb. 28, 1928, in Coleman County to
Etta A. and Chester Newton Ballard. He married
Enola Myrlene Lambright on May 7, 1950, in
Silver City, N.M. They came to Big Spring in
1955 from Midland. She preceded him in death on
Nov. 25, 1984. He married Barbara Johnke on May
23, 1997, in Big Spring. He was employed by
Southwest Tool from 1955 until 1962.� He then
worked for American Petro Fina as a production
foreman, retiring in 1989. From 1973 until 2007,
he served as pastor of Central Baptist Church at
Elbow, the Children's Ministry at Baptist Temple
and as pastor of Airport Baptist Church. He was
a member of Gateway Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ballard of
Big Spring; two daughters, Barbara Reilly of
Midway and Altie Winn and her husband Mark of
Sand Springs; four sons: Bill Ballard and his
wife Pat of Culpeper, Va., Courtney Ballard and
his wife Kelli of Big Spring, Tim Ballard and
his wife Kim of Big Spring and Kent Ballard and
his wife Tammy of Guthrie; five sisters, Melba
Wesson of Brownwood, Aleta Trigg and her husband
James of Corpus Christi, Allene Cope of Coleman,
Clara Row her husband Buck of Midland and Joan
Stanton and her husband Don of Silsbee; one
brother, Chester Ballard of Brownwood; 16
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by eight brothers and
sisters; three grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
The family requests memorials to Gateway Baptist
Church, 2305 Gatesville St., Big Spring 79720.
The family will be at 5300 Ratliff Road.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Pay your respects online at
www.myersandsmith.com
Santos (Sam)
Mendoza, Jr., age 65
7/6/2010
Santos (Sam)
Mendoza, Jr., age 65, of Coleman, died Tuesday,
July 6, 2010 at his residence. Funeral Mass will
be held Thursday, July 8 at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church with Father Serafin Avenido as
Celebrant. Burial with military honors will
follow in the Coleman City Cemetery. Services
are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home,
400 W. Pecan, Coleman.
Sam Mendoza was born December 5, 1944 in
Coleman, Texas, a son of Santos and Stella
Mendoza. He grew up and attended school in
Coleman. He served in the United States Navy for
eight years. In 1971 he married Maria Dolores
Sanchez in Coleman. He was the owner/operator of
Sam's Radiator Shop in Coleman. Sam was a member
of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was a
member of the Holy Name Society, the
Curisllistas and was certified by the Diocese of
San Angelo to teach CCD Classes.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores Mendoza of
Coleman; four sons, Santos Mendoza III of
Coleman, Michael Mendoza and wife Katie of San
Antonio, Josh Mendoza and wife Sarah of San
Antonio, Jon Mendoza of Coleman; four sisters,
Gay Dela Rosa and husband Sam, Margie Mitchell
and husband Max, Terry Dulin and husband Richard
all of Coleman, Rose Aldridge and husband Rusty
of Brownwood; four brothers, Connie Mendoza and
wife Mary, Rick Mendoza and wife Karen, Benny
Mendoza and wife Stacey all of Coleman, Eddie
Mendoza of Bangs; a sister-in-law, Joann Mendoza
of Mineral Wells; eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a
sister, Liz Merkle and a brother, Johnny
Mendoza.
Prayer service (Rosary) will be held at 7:00
p.m. Wednesday, July 7 in Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church.
Please sign his on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Wayne May, Jr.
7/6/2010
Funeral
services for Earl Wayne May Jr., age 80, of
Brownwood will be held on Wednesday, July 7,
2010 at 11:00am at First Baptist Church with
Richard Hetzel and Richard Jackson officiating.
Burial with Masonic Rites will follow at
Eastlawn Memorial Park under the direction of
Davis Morris Funeral Home. The family will
receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday
evening from 6:00 until 8:00.
Wayne passed away on Monday, July 5, 2010 in San
Angelo Texas at Shannon Medical Center.
He was born on January 22, 1930 in Gustine,
Texas to Earl Wayne and Mary Lou May. Wayne grew
up in Comanche County. He married the love of
his life, Betty Lou Wallis, on October 27, 1951
in Llano, Texas. They made their home in
Comanche, Llano and Brownwood. Wayne started
trading livestock at the early age of eight
years old. He began auctioneering at age
seventeen in Goldthwaite Texas. Wayne
auctioneered livestock and automobile auctions
all over Texas before he retired. Wayne owned
and operated auction sales in Llano, Brownwood,
Lubbock and Decatur along with a large dairy
farm, ranches and numerous other businesses. He
was a 59 year member of the Hope Lodge # 481of
Comanche, Texas and was a 32nd degee mason. He
was also a longtime member of First Baptist
Church of Brownwood. Wayne will be remembered
for his generosity, charisma and his abundant
love for his family.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty
Lou Wallis May, of Brownwood; two sons, Danny
Wayne May and wife, Brenda, of Brownwood and
John Walter May and wife, Lisa, of Brownwood;
one daughter, Janet May Johnson and husband,
Joseph, of Coleman; one daughter in law, Terry
May Blagg of Brownwood; one sister, Johnnie May
Boone of Austin. Grandchildren Julianna May
McWilliams of Seattle, Washington; John Zachary
May of Brownwood; Lezleigh Nicole May Seerey of
Houston; Ashley May Johnson Moses of Houston;
Perry Wayne May Blagg of Beaumont; Amber May
Johnson of Houston; Joseph William Johnson of
Lubbock; Kelcey Michelle May of Dallas; Logan
Christopher May of Brownwood; one niece, Mary
Lou Clayton and husband, Archie, of Austin.
Three great granddaughters, Emory Ellis May,
Brooklyn Kate Seerey, and Campbell May Moses.
Numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Earl
Lanham (Lanny) May, parents Earl and Mary Lou
May, brother in law George Boone, father and
mother in law Lanham and Lois Wallis and a niece
Doris Boone.
Pallbearers will be Wayne’s grandsons Zachary
May, Perry Blagg, Will Johnson and Logan May.
Honorary pallbearers are Joe Riley, Richard
Sharpe, Merle Kelton, Sonny Teague, Richard
Hetzel, Dale Biggs, Stanton Brown, Nelson
Turnbow, and Don Johnson.
The family requests memorials be made to the
First Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 129,
Brownwood TX 76801.
Condolences can be offered to the family at
www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com.
Obituary for Eddie Brown
7/5/2010
Eddie (Barber)
Brown, age 70, of Ballinger died Friday evening,
July 2, 2010 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born on July 18, 1939 in Coleman to Ralph
and Lois Marie (Wiegreffe) Brown. He graduated
from Talpa High School and attended Tarelton
College for a year before going to Barber
College. He owned Brown’s Barber in Ballinger
and had been operating there since 1964.
Eddie married Billie Selby on February 7, 1959
in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to
go to the beach with his family. He enjoyed
collecting and making arrow heads. He loved his
family and had a special love for his grandkids
and great grandkids
He was preceded in death by his parents, and
brothers, Randall in 1972, Kent in 1997, and
Larry in 1975.
Survivors include his wife, Billie of Ballinger;
children, Debra Rinn, and Bill Brown and his
wife Gena all of Ballinger: his seven
grandchildren, Courtney Harrison and husband,
Matt, Robbye Bryan, Cole Rinn, William (Wes)
Brown, Dylan Brown and wife, Kristen, Audrey
Brown and Laura Brown; and his two great
grandchildren, Emma and Zac Harrison. A sister,
Sybil Dodson and her husband Dr. Dwain Dodson; 3
nephews, Kelly and Max Sanderford, Tommy Selby
Jr,; and a niece Heather Tiller also survive.
Visitation for family and friends will be
Monday, July 5, 2010 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at
Lange Funeral Home. Service will be 10:00 AM,
Tuesday, July 6 at the First United Methodist
Church with Rev. Joe Chamness and Rev. Buddy
Moore officiating. Grandchildren will serve as
pallbearers. Burial will follow at Talpa
Cemetery.
Guests may register at ballingerfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist
Church of Ballinger, National Lupus Foundation,
American Cancer Society or a favorite Charity.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Ballinger,
Dr. Karen Rightmire, and Dr. Denver Marsh and
staff at Shannon Regional Heart Center.
Shirley
McCollor, age 62, of Bangs
7/3/2010
Shirley McCollor,
age 62, of Bangs died Friday, July 2, 2010 at
Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Graveside
funeral services will be held at 11:00 am today,
July 3, 2010 at Mukewater Cemetery in Brown
County. Services are under the direction of
Stevens Funeral Home of Coleman.
She was born December 12, 1947 in Fergus Falls,
MN to the late Harry McCollor and Kate Harris
McCollor. She moved to Bangs, Texas in 1971.
Shirley graduated from Coronado High School and
attended Durham Business College. She was a
member of the Order of Eastern Star #116 and the
Victory Baptist Church in Brownwood.
She is survived by one son, John William
McCollor of Bangs, Texas.
Please sign her online guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Patsy Lobstein-Newberry,
55, of Coleman
7/2/2010
Patsy Jo Lobstein, age 55, of
Coleman died June 30, 2010 at Coleman County
Medical Center. Family visitation will be held
on Saturday, July 10, 2010, from 2:00 pm until
4:00 pm at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan
Street. Private inurnment will take place at a
later date. Cremation services are under the
direction of Stevens Funeral Home of Coleman.
She was born December 8, 1954 in Santa Anna,
Texas to the late Aruther Noble Lobstein and
Ruth Marie Graves Lobstein. Patsy attended
schools in Coleman County and married Jerry Don
Newberry in Coleman, Texas. He preceded her in
death in 1980. Patsy was a life long resident of
Coleman County and was a member of the Baptist
faith. She was a housewife and loving mother.
She is survived by one daughter, Lesa Ponce of
San Angelo, Texas; two brothers Jake Lobstein of
Early, Texas; Roy Lobstein of Ft. Stockton,
Texas; five grandchildren, Victoria Garcia,
Selena Garcia, Nicolas Ponce, Patricia Ponce,
and Patricio Ponce all of San Angelo, Texas.
Please sign her online guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Johnny Edward
Snodgrass age 76 of Coleman
7/1/2010
Johnny Edward Snodgrass age 76 of Coleman, Texas
passed from this life on Wednesday, June 30,
2010 at 8:23pm at his residence in Coleman.
Services will be Saturday at 11:00 am graveside
at Rockwood Cemetery with Rev. Kent Battenfield
& Rev. Eddie Elliott officiating. Interment will
follow at Rockwood Cemetery under the direction
of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman. The family
will receive friends Friday from 6:00 till 7:30
pm at Henderson Funeral Home.
Johnny was born March 23, 1934 in Coleman County
to the late John Will and Florence Louise Horton
Snodgrass. He was raised in Santa Anna where he
attended the Santa Anna Schools. In 1950 Johnny
married Virginia Lee Keele in Midland, Texas.
OnJuly 2, 1977 he married Nancy Holland in
Goldthwaite, Texas and they have celebrated
thirty three years of marriage. He served his
country with the United States Air Force. Johnny
had been a resident of Mullin for 25 years
moving from Coleman County and was a member of
the Goldthwaite Cowboy Church. He was a truck
driver retiring in 2007.
SURVIVORS
Wife – Nancy Snodgrass of Mullin, Texas
Daughter – Ann & husband Max Richardson of
Coleman, Texas
Brother – Dewey Snodgrass of Midland, Texas
Granddaughter – Sheila & husband Michael Poling
of Blanket, TX
3 Great Grandchildren
Kassidy Snodgrass of Midland, Texas
Daniel Reeves & Jessica Taylor both of Blanket,
TX
Step Daughter – Lena May Day of Early, TX
5 Step Sons – Tommy Thurman of Coleman, TX
Glenn Johnson & Freddie Johnson both of
Goldthwaite, TX
Preston Holland of Midland, TX & Randy Holland
of Mullin, TX
12 Step Grandchildren
8 Step Great Grandchildren
Johnny was preceded in death by
Granddaughter – Kim Snodgrass in 2001
Step Son – Curtis Holland in 2007
PALLBEARERS
Michael Poling, Mike Stamp, Shane Green,
Tommy Thurman, Jimmy Hewitt, Raymond Diehl
John Rathmell,
age 87, of San Antonio
6/29/2010
John Rathmell, age 87, of San
Antonio, Texas and formerly of Coleman County,
died Monday, June 28, 2010 in San Antonio.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June
30, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel, 400 W. Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas with
Rev. Ken Hennix officiating. Burial will follow
at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction
of Stevens Funeral Home of Coleman.
John was born April 3, 1923 in Novice, Texas to
the late Barnett Lodge Rathmell and Gertie Mae
Baker Rathmell. He graduated from Novice High
School in 1942 and joined the U.S. Army serving
in World War II. He served under General George
S. Patton in the third army in Europe. He was
awarded the Bronze Star at that time. After
being discharged from the army, he returned to
Novice. John met and married Lillian Petty on
July 28, 1950 in Novice. Together they moved to
San Antonio, Texas in 1966. He was an iron
rigger and worked for Lamar Moore Drilling in
Abilene and for H.B. Zachry in San Antonio for
32 years. He was a member of the Eisenhower
Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas. John is
preceded in death by his parents, three
brothers; James, Bill and Claude; four sisters,
Kate, Lillie, Irene, and Betty.
John is survived by his wife of 60 years,
Lillian Rathmell of San Antonio, Texas. One
daughter Kelly Rathmell of San Antonio, Texas;
one son, Clinton Rathmell and wife Timi of San
Antonio, Texas; one grandson, Matthew Rathmell;
one sister, Bennie Gay of Coleman, Texas.
Please sign his online guest book at
www.livingmemorials.com
Jeanna
Willeford Lowe, 51, of Coleman
6/29/2010
Jeanna
Willeford Lowe, 51, of Coleman, died Saturday,
June 26, 2010 at Hendrick Medical Center in
Abilene, surrounded by family and friends, after
fighting a long battle with Lupus. Funeral
services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 1,
2010 at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan
Street, Coleman, with Rev. Mike Kerzee
officiating, assisted by Rev. Joseph Buse.
Committal services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday,
July 1, 2010 at Greenleaf Cemetery, U.S. Hwy 377
South, Brownwood. Services are under the
direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.
She
was born Jeanna Ray Willeford on February 24,
1959 in Marlow, Oklahoma, the daughter of
Charles Ray Willeford and Jeannine Etta Hanson
Willeford Elkins. Jeanna started elementary
school in Breckenridge and continued in Baird,
graduated from Baird High School in 1978. She
married Glenn Edward Waldrop on January 28, 1978
in Baird. She later married Robert Edward Lowe
on July 8, 1994 in Breckenridge.
Jeanna worked as a nurses aide while in high
school and then became full-time care giver for
her first born child, Ashley Renee’ Waldrop, who
was born with Spina Bifida. Later, Jeanna became
a Certified Nurses Aide, working in the Corpus
Christi area, before moving to Breckenridge in
1993. In 1995, Jeanna graduated from Texas State
Technical School in Breckenridge, earning her
Vocational Nursing Certificate and shortly after
became a Licensed Vocational Nurse. In 1997,
Jeanna graduated from Cisco Junior College in
Abilene, earning her Associate Degree in Nursing
and became a Registered Nurse. At the time of
her death, Jeanna was the Director of Nursing at
North Runnels Hospital in Winters and had also
worked as Charge Nurse on the Oncology Unit at
Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene and was the
Director of Nursing at Canterbury Villa Nursing
Home in Baird. She kept busy doing hours of
genealogy research and for the last several
years, started crocheting again, making prayer
shawls, afghans and other items. She was a
member of the Chapel Class at First United
Methodist Church in Coleman.
Jeanna is survived by her husband, Robert Edward
Lowe of Coleman; her son, Michael Edward Waldrop
and wife, Laura, of Buenos Aires, Argentina; her
daughter Kari Ann Waldrop Whitney and husband,
Robert, of Savannah, Georgia; her sister, Melody
Willeford Barry of Baird and her companion, John
Slate of Bedford; four aunts, Barb Hanson Glynn
of Vernon Center, Minnesota, Mary Willeford of
Marlow, Oklahoma, Martha Willeford of
California, Rosalie Hanson Fraser of
Pennsylvania; her father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Bob and Carolyn Lowe of
Brownwood; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Trowbridge
of Brownwood and Kathy Stephens and husband,
Paul, of Early; grandmothers-in-law, Nyo Lowe of
Brownwood and Jean Conger of Lubbock; five
nephews John Barry and wife, Cathy, of Willow
Park, Matthew Barry of Baird, Bryan Trowbridge
of Brownwood, Jacob and Joshua Redman of Early,
two nieces, Elizabeth Trowbridge of Brownwood
and Ruth Ann Lowe of Early; one great-nephew,
Joshua Kole Barry, many, many cousins and her
ex-mother-in-law, Mary Waldrop Land of
Breckenridge.
Jeanna was preceded in death by her parents and
one daughter Ashley Renee’ Waldrop in 1985.
Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Stevens Funeral
Home.
Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist
Church Choir Fund, 500 West Liveoak, Coleman,
Texas 76834 or North Runnels Hospital Auxiliary,
P. O. Box 185, Winters, Texas 79456 or Spina
Bifida Association (web-site
www.spinabifidaassociation.org)
Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
John Elbert
Rathmell, age 87, of San Antonio
6/28/2010
John Elbert
Rathmell, age 87, of San Antonio, Texas,
formerly of Coleman County died June 28, 2010 in
San Antonio. Services are pending with Stevens
Funeral Home in Coleman.
Rosetta Marie
Stephens, 72 years of age
6/28/2010
Rosetta Marie
Stephens, 72 years of age, of Midland and former
longtime resident of Coleman, passed away June
26, 2010 in Midland, Texas.
Mrs. Stephens will be cremated and no services
planned. Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home.
Mary Jo
Vaughn, age 74, of Abilene
6/27/2010
Mary
Jo Vaughn, age 74, of Abilene and former Coleman
resident, died Saturday, June 26, 2010 at her
residence. Funeral service will be held 10:00
a.m. Wednesday, June 30 in Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Keith Clifton officiating.
Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery
under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
She was born Mary Jo Ewing on September 17, 1935
in Coleman, Texas, a daughter of Jack Ewing and
Opal Mae Dancer Ewing. She grew up in Coleman
County and attended school in Coleman,
graduating from Coleman High School. On December
21, 1954 she married Richard L. Vaughn in
Coleman and he preceded her in death on May 20,
2008. Following their marriage, Mary Jo and
Richard lived in Coleman and moved to Abilene in
1973. She was a dedicated wife and a wonderful
mother to her children. She was active in PTA
and the Booster Club. She was a member of the
Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal, in
Abilene.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Derek Vaughn
and wife Cheryl of Potosi; Terry G. Vaughn and
wife Shawna of Victoria; one daughter, Kimberli
Kai Mikkelson and husband John of Saginaw; six
granddaughters, Amie Jo Cooley, Trey Ann Vaughn,
Derricka Vaughn, Terra Lynn Vaughn, Rachel
Vaughn, Alyssa Woods; two grandsons, Tyler
Vaughn and Lane Mikkelson; two
great-grandchildren, Ashtyn and Stoney Cooley;
one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill G.
and Farrah Vaughn of Granbury; several nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in
death by her parents Jack and Opal Ewing and her
in-laws, C. P. and Mabel Vaughn.
The family would like to say a special thank you
to Mary Jo's caregivers, Karla Davis and Nannie
May Davis, who took such good care of her for
the past two years.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice, 1682
Hickory, Abilene, Texas 79601.
Family visitation will be held Tuesday, June 29
from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Stevens
Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan, Coleman, Texas
76834.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Eugene A.
Hawkins, age 69, of Brownwood
6/25/2010
Eugene A. Hawkins, age 69, of Brownwood, passed
away Wednesday night at the Abilene Regional
Medical Center.
Funeral
services will be held at 2:30 pm Sunday at the
Coggin Ave. Baptist Church in Brownwood with Dr.
Tim Skaggs and Bro. J. A. McDaniel officiating.
Burial will follow in the Greenleaf Cemetery
under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home of
Early. Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 PM
Saturday at the funeral home.
He was born July 25, 1940 in Coleman, the son of
the late Beauford and Addie Keith Hawkins. He
was married to Peggy Galloway on August 25, 1957
and they were married 40 years. He later married
Natasha Khais in Brownwood of whom he had been
married to for 8 years. He had lived in
Brownwood most of his life.
Eugene was known for his warm smile and loving
kindness and as a very popular and familiar face
at Underwood’s Barbeque where he had worked for
over 43 years. He was always very active in his
church having been a bus driver, Sunday School
teacher, and involved in youth ministry at Faith
Baptist Church. Later he was actively involved
in ministry at Southside Baptist Church where he
served on many committees and in mission work in
the Ukraine. He was a member of Coggin Ave.
Baptist Church at the time of his death. His
main goal in life was to lead people to Christ.
Another favorite hobby of Eugene was collecting
and restoring antique cars, many of which were
show pieces that he was extremely proud of. He
loved talking about the cars and their history.
Eugene will be greatly missed by his family, his
many friends and those of whom he has helped in
life. He certainly was a person with a servant’s
heart.
He is survived by his wife, Natasha Hawkins of
Brownwood
A son, Dean Hawkins and his wife Laura of
Brownwood
Two stepdaughters, Helen Khais and Jenia Pegova
of Odessa, Ukraine
6 Grandchildren, Jenny McQueen and husband
Justin of San Angelo
Holly Hawkins of Brownwood
Haleigh Pierce of Aledo
James Pierce of Aledo
Kensey Hawkins of Brownwood
Jacey Martinez of San Saba
His former wife – Peggy Hawkins of Brownwood
A Brother – Mitchell Hawkins and wife Renee of
Whitehouse
A half-sister – JoAnn Moore and husband Jerry of
Arkansas
A Son-in-law – Steve Pierce and wife Gaynell of
Aledo
A Brother-in-law – Robert Lemen and wife Kay of
Abilene
Numerous other family members also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a
daughter, Shelli Pierce, and 2 Sisters, Doris
Lemen and Sandra Hawkins.
Friends and family are encouraged to sign the
guestbook at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net.
Memorials are requested to be made to Coggin
Ave. Baptist Church.
Iris
L. Ash, age 85
6/25/2010
Mr. Iris L. Ash, 85, of Coleman, died Friday,
June 25, 2010 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday,
June 28, at Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with
Rev. Ed Windebank officiating. Services are
under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home,
Coleman.
Mr. Ash was born November 10, 1924 in Gorman,
Texas, a son of Joseph Ash and Alice Rogers Ash.
He grew up in Abilene, Coleman, Tecumcari, NM
and Aztec, NM. He served in the United States
Army Air Corp during World War II in the
European Theater of Operations as well as in
Africa and the Middle East and was an airplane
armorer gunner. Following World War II he was
stationed in Occupied Japan and also fought in
Korea during the Korean War. In 1953 he married
Bonnie Ann Wood in Aztec, NM. He was a carpenter
and painter and a Baptist. He moved to Coleman
several years ago.
He is survived by two sons, Rick Ash and Randy
Ash; two daughters, Tina Tabor and Pamela
Palmer; the mother of his children, Bonnie Ann
Ash; numerous grandchildren; numerous nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, his
twin brother Dorris Ash, Cecil Ash and Joe Ash;
and by two sisters, Leona "Dink" Finely and Vera
Stevenson.
Memorials may be made to Holiday Hill Nursing
Home, 245 State Highway 153, Coleman, Texas
76834.
Please sign his on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com.
Cora
“Cody” Hounshell, age 94
6/23/2010
Cora “Cody”
Hounshell, age 94, of Early, passed away
Thursday, June 24, 2010 at a local nursing home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June
26, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Higginbotham
Funeral Chapel in Cross Plains; burial will
follow in the Cross Cut Cemetery in Brown
County.
She was born on October 23, 1915 in Coleman
County to Rufus Wilson and Edna (Jones)
Phillips. She married William Martin “Bud”
Hounshell on November 1, 1936. “Cody” as she was
known by her friends worked for the Goldsmith
ISD as a bus driver and in the cafeteria for
many years. She was a member of the Church of
Christ.
She is survived by her daughters Joan Roach and
Mary Beth McMillan; sons Horace E. Hounshell,
Gary K. Hounshell and Larry G. Hounshell; sister
Nora Williams; eleven grandchildren and thirteen
great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband and grandson.
Mrs.
Cora Lee Taylor, 96 years of age
6/23/2010
Mrs. Coralee Taylor, 96 years of
age, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in
the Coleman County Medical Center. Coralee was
born April 30, 1914 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma to A.
B. & Velma Ramsey. One of 15 children, Coralee
moved with her family at age 6 to Quitaque,
Texas where they were cotton farmers, after
graduating High School, Coralee moved to
Shawnee, Oklahoma with her sister Edna and her
family while working as a clerk at Woolworth’s
Department Store. There she met Stanley Taylor
whom she married September 6, 1937. They moved
to the Los Angeles area during the depression.
During World War II, Coralee worked at the
Vultee Aircraft Plant. She then worked at Cole
of California making parachutes. After the war
they settled in Huntington Park, California and
were Real Estate brokers until 1980 when Stanley
passed away on June 3, 1980. Coralee then moved
to Glen Cove to live with her daughter and son
in law.
She is survived by her daughter and son in law;
Judy & Bucky Duvall of Glen Cove, 2
granddaughters & grandsons in law; Becky & Lynn
Jones, and Missy & Stan Adian of Glen Cove, 4
great grandchildren; Jason Jones of Roanaoke,
Texas, Christi Jones of Houston, Trey Adian of
Austin, and Ashton Adian of Glen Cove, 1 great
great grandson; Jackson Jones of Roanoke. Also
surviving are 3 brothers and sisters in law;
Glen & Lila Ramsey of Quitaque, Texas, Doyle &
Ladell Ramsey of Plainview, and Albert & Jan
Ramsey of Clarendon, along with numerous nieces
and nephews, and friends.
Coralee will be Greatly Missed by her family and
friends. Visitation will be Friday, June 25,
2010 from 6:00 to 7:00 P. M. at Walker Funeral
Home. Services Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 2:00
P. M. in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Ralph Howell officiating. Interment will be
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Rose Hills Memorial
Park, Whittier, California with Rev. Patrick
Bennett officiating; Coralee will be laid to
rest beside her Husband, under the direction of
Walker Funeral Home of Coleman, Texas.
Allene Jones,
86 of Killeen
6/23/2010
Allene Jones, 86
of Killeen, Texas passed from this life on
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Scott & White
Continuing Care Hospital in Temple.
Memorial
Services will be Friday at 10:00 AM at the First
United Methodist Church in Killeen with
graveside services and interment at 4:00 pm at
Santa Anna Cemetery with Rev. John Stanislaw
officiating, services under the direction of
Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.
She was born On September 22, 1924 in Coleman
County. Texas to the late Ed Key and Floy
Maurine Laxson Jones. Allene was raised in Santa
Anna and graduated from the Santa Anna High
School in 1942. She was a member of the Santa
Anna Baptist Church and a resident of Killeen
for 30 years moving there from Austin after her
fathers death to care of her mother. Family came
first and she loved being a part of the large
extended Jones family. She attended and hosted
many Jones Family reunions. Allene worked for
Austin State School and retired as a counselor
with the Texas Rehabilitation Commission.
SURVIVORS
Sister – Margaret Reid of Copperas Cove, Texas
2 Nieces – Maurine & husband William Landers of
Houston, Texas
Barbara Colgin of Copperas Cove, Texas
6 great nieces and nephews
3 great great nieces and nephews
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations
be made to Santa Anna Cemetery Association, Box
97, Santa Anna, TX 76878
Gene "Mavrik"
Garner
6/23/2010
December 18, 1945
- June 9, 2010
Gene "Mavrik" Garner came into this world as
Wilburn Eugene Garner, Jr. on December 18, 1945
in Santa Anna, Texas, the son of the late
Wilburn Eugene "Sleepy" Garner Sr. and Arliss (Crutcher)
Garner. He attended school in Rochelle, then
later graduated from Brady High School in 1964.
Immediately upon graduation, Gene enlisted in
the U. S. Navy and served during the Viet Nam
War. He was very proud to have served his
country and was a member of the Oklahoma City
VFW. Gene was a man of many talents; but his
passion was making kaleidoscopes.
Survivors include his children: Lewaine and
Jason Heath of Greenville, TX and Dorothy Lyle
of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren: Ryan and
Emily Hudler, Cheyenne Lyle, Aaron Soderman,
Brandon Songer and Sarah Songer; great
grandchildren: Andon and Kolden Hudler; brother:
Randy Garner of Brownwood; sisters: Diane Booth
and Barbie Young, both of Brownwood; and several
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and
mother of his daughters, Cherie Garner.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M.
Sunday, June 27th at Netherton Funeral Home,
1412 Belle Plain, Brownwood, TX.
Boby Reid
Hefner, age 82
6/23/2010
Boby Reid Hefner, age 81, of
Coleman, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Graveside
funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June
25 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with
Pastor Ronnie B. White officiating. Services are
under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Boby Reid Hefner was born February 2, 1928 in
Levelland, Texas, the son of James C. and Alma
Reid Hefner. As a farmboy, he grew up and
attended school in Loop, Texas. He entered the
United States Army in 1945, serving in Italy and
Treste. He returned to his family farming
partnership with his father until the drought in
the early 1950’s forced him to seek employment
with Nichols Industries in Pasadena, Texas and
later in Jacksonville, Texas. This formed a life
long relationship with his friend and mentor,
Talley Nichols.
On June 2, 1955, Bob married Josephine Perez in
Houston, Texas. In 1965, they and their
daughter, Maritza, started a manufacturing
business in their home garage. This soon
blossomed into Hefner Plastics, which became a
leader in the plastic injection molding
industry, not only in Texas but nationwide. Bob
retired in 2006, turning the reins of Hefner
Plastics, Inc. to the present employees. Bob was
an accomplished amateur musician and enjoyed
entertaining family and friends at social
gatherings. Bob was a wonderful husband, father,
an outstanding brother and friend who will be
missed by all of us.
Survivors include two brothers, Gilbert Hefner
and wife, Dorothy, of Troup, Texas, Wayne Hefner
of Coleman, Texas; three sisters, Charlene Cumba
of Victoria, Texas, Donna Wagner of Cross
Plains, Texas, Jackie Hefner of Abilene, Texas
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his
wife, Josephine Hefner; their daughter, Maritza
Hefner; two brothers, James Hefner, Jr., Larry
Hefner; three sisters, Olga Witt, Wilsie Balkum,
Wanda Dufore; one nephew, James Hefner and one
niece, Dansel Deen.
Family visitation will be held on Thursday from
6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Stevens Funeral
Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas
76834.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big
Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.
Please sign his online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
Kelly Parker,
age 46
6/20/2010
Kelly Parker, age
46, died Friday, June 18th, 2010 in Coleman
County. Kelly was born November 2, 1963 in
Coleman, Texas to Ray and Carol Larkin Parker.
He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman
High School. He was an electrician and was
employed by Rayco Well Service. Kelly was a
member of the First United Methodist Church in
Coleman.
He is survived by his parents, Ray and Carol
Parker of Abilene, Texas; one brother Michael
Parker and his wife Ana of Los Angeles,
California; one sister Lisa Burduroglu and
husband Selim of Dallas, Texas; three nieces
Niko and Zoe Parker of Los Angeles, California
and Leyla Burduroglu of Dallas, Texas.
Memorial services will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.,
June 22, 2010, at Stevens Funeral Home Memorial
Chapel. Rev Mike Kerzee, pastor of First United
Methodist Church of Coleman, will officiate.
Services are under the direction of Stevens
Funeral Home of Coleman.
The family suggests memorials to Rescue the
Animals: 5933 South 1st Street, Abilene, Texas
79605-1229.
Please sign his on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Gwen
Jackson
6/20/2010
Gwen
Jackson, Dolie to her family, slipped peacefully
from this life into the arms of her heavenly
Father, Saturday, June 19, after some months of
declining health. She was born June 29, 1924, in
Coleman, TX, to Jim Will and Bessie Ray Jackson.
A lifelong resident of Coleman, she later moved
to Midland ten years ago to be close to family.
She was the middle daughter of five girls. It
was a lively household to say the least. She was
a loving and caring daughter, sister and aunt,
spoiling the nieces and nephews and reveling in
each one’s life. Her passion in life was her
family. Her favorite times were family
gatherings. She had an uncanny ability to
remember the birthdays of all the extended
family members and was usually the first to call
and wish each one a happy birthday. She was
loyal to her roots.
She loved reading her well worn Bible and
cherished her church families, Central Baptist
in Coleman and Kelview Heights Baptist in
Midland. She blessed her family through her
strong walk of faith. Characterized by her
gentle, quiet and unassuming spirit, her
complete faith in her Savior led her to never
worry or fret about circumstances but fully rely
on God’s faithfulness. This childlike faith
carried her through many obstacles in her life.
She never complained and was deeply appreciative
of any kindness extended her. She touched many
people’s lives as she modeled the love of her
God to all she encountered.
She was a hard worker at Coleman Steam Laundry.
When she ironed a shirt it was done to
perfection. She enjoyed keeping house, and her
tidy home evidenced that love of order.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one
brother, James Jackson, one sister, Opal Dunn,
and brothers-in-law Berlie Dunn, Raymond Dunn,
and Harold Woodard. She is survived by three
sisters, Ozell Dunn of Midland, Billie Woodard
of Odessa, and Betty Ray Mittel and husband Glen
of Bandon, Oregon; nephews, Jerry Dunn of
Midland, Eddie Dunn of Plano, Mike and Mark
Mittel of California, Steve Woodard of Abilene
and nieces Judy Connell of Midland, and Jana
Daniel of Plano; ten great-nieces and nephews;
seventeen great-great nieces and nephews and
their families; and scores of friends.
Perhaps, the greatest honor a lady could hope to
have at her death is to know, as Dolie did, that
nobody had a bad word to say about her. Such is
the legacy of a life fully devoted to God and
family.
Services are under the direction of Lewallen -
Garcia - Pipkin Funeral home. Family visitation
will be Monday night at the funeral home from
6:00-8:00 PM. The memorial service will be on
Tuesday morning at 9:00 at Kelview Heights
Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Berry officiating
and Rev. Bill Skaggs assisting. Graveside
services will be at 2:30 Tuesday at Coleman City
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to Kelview Heights Baptist Church Mission
Fund.
Josephine R. “Tita” Garcia
6/20/2010
Funeral services
for Josephine R. “Tita” Garcia will be at 10:00
AM, Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at St. Mary Queen of
Peace Catholic Church. Burial will follow in
Greenleaf Cemetery. Visitation will be held at
the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00
until 8:00 with the Rosary being recited at 7:00
PM in the funeral home chapel.
Josephine
was born on November 16, 1929 in Millersview and
went into God’s loving embrace on June 19, 2010.
Her spirit of courage and integrity will live in
our hearts forever. She was truly the wind
beneath our wings. She touched so many lives
with her kindness, compassion, and for her love
of life. Her smile would light up any room and
her love of flowers goes without saying.
Josephine married Domingo L. Garcia on May 6,
1950 in Brownwood. She worked for many years at
Tom Byrd Cleaners and as an assistant to Mrs.
Wendell Mayes. She was a lifelong and active
member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she
served on the Ladies’ Alter Society, the
Guadalupanas and took many trips with the 39 &
Holding Club. She was a lifelong resident of
Brownwood and was an avid fan of the Brownwood
Lions.
She was preceded in death by her father
Cresencio Rodriguez, mother Josefina Aceves
Rodriguez, and nephew Michael Acuna. Immediate
family survivors include her loving husband,
Domingo M. Garcia, son James Garcia and wife
Juanita, son Val Garcia and wife Tammy, daughter
Erma J. Barrera and husband Vincent Barrera III.
Grandchildren, James Ford, Brenda Kiggans and
husband Lou Kiggans, Chris Garcia, Val Garcia
and wife LeeAnn Garcia, Michael Garcia, Jennifer
Garcia, Brittany Barrera, and adopted grandson
David Lambert. Great-Grandchildren, Sarah
Garcia, Gabriella Kiggans, Allie Garcia, Chaucer
Garcia-Langbert, Carter Garcia-Langbert, Tosca
Garcia-Langbert, and Valencia Kiggans. Sisters,
Mary Acuna and husband Jessie Acuna, Amelia
Vasquez and husband Raymond Vasquez, Alicia
Villarreal and husband Pablo Villarreal, and
Olivia Farias and husband Enrique Farias. She is
also survived by the immediate family of Domingo
M. Garcia, numerous nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Condolences may be offered to the family at
www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com
Mom, we your children will like to dedicate this
poem to you.
In Memory Of Our Mother
You were a precious gift from God above,
so much beauty, grace and love.
You touched our hearts in so many ways,
your smile so bright even on the bad days.
You heard God’s whisper calling you home,
you didn’t want to go and leave us alone.
You loved us so much, you held on tight,
until all the strength was gone and you could no
longer fight.
He had called your name twice before,
you knew you couldn’t make him wait anymore.
So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted
away,
knowing that with our love we will be together
again some day.
We love you mom with all of our hearts. Your
children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
KENNETH LILES,
age 67
6/18/2010
Kenneth (Ken) Liles age 67 of
Coleman, Texas died June 16, 2010 in Austin,
Texas. Ken was born November 4, 1942 in Fresno,
California to the late Ray and Dorothy Eddy
Liles. He was raised in Clovis, California and
attended school there. Ken married Doris Ashley
on July 5th, 1963 in Clovis, California.
Together they moved to Coleman, Texas in 1979
for a short period and then returned to Coleman
in 1993. He was a cement contractor and was a
member of the Baptist faith. Ken loved to take
his children and grandchildren fishing and took
pride in spending time with them. He was an avid
ham-radio operator.
He is survived by his wife, Doris, of Coleman,
Texas; two daughters Julie Coleman and husband
Mark of Modesto, California, Jill Patino and
husband Louis of Austin, Texas; one son, Justin
Liles and wife Courtney of Delaware, Ohio. Ten
grandchildren, Josh Liles and wife LeDawn of
Grand Prairie, Texas, Christine Patino of San
Antonio, Texas, Clint and Justin Coleman of
Coleman, Texas, Katie, Nicholas, and Michael
Patino of Austin, Texas, Angelina and Ray Liles
of Delaware, Ohio, Adrienne Moorman of Delaware,
Ohio. Four sisters, Patty LaMadrid and fiancé
Buddy Davis of Coleman, Texas, Sue Meroney and
husband Gene of Santa Anna, Texas, Wanda Simpson
and husband Randy of Llano, Texas, Linda
Butterfield and husband Cal of Fresno,
California. Five brothers, Don Liles and wife
Linda of Coleman, Texas, Jack Liles of Coleman,
Jimmy Liles and wife Trish of Modesto,
California, David Liles and wife Arlene of
Fresno, California, Gary Liles of California.
Ken is preceded in death by his parents and one
brother, Thomas Ray Liles.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 19th. at Concho Baptist Church in
Coleman, Texas with Rev. Daniel Stovall,
officiating. Burial will follow in the Burkett
Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral
Home of Coleman. Family visitation will be held
on Friday, June 18th., 2010 from 6pm to 8pm at
Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street in
Coleman.
Please sign his on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Dorothy Aston
Bell, 105
6/14/2010
Dorothy
Aston Bell died June 5, 2010 at home in Oakmont.
Born in 1904, she would have been 106 on August
3. She and her sister grew up in the prairie
town of Coleman, Texas, where her father was a
physician and her mother was organist at the
First Presbyterian Church. She climbed trees and
rode her pony, hunted for beautiful blossoms,
and spent hours practicing the piano. She
attended Brenau College in Georgia, continued
studying piano and violin in New York City, and
taught music at National Park Seminary in
Washington, D.C.
In 1926, when she was 22, she married Cole Manes
and moved to Dallas, Texas, where Cole was City
Engineer of University Park. In 1948 en route to
their new home in Palo Alto, California, Cole
suffered a fatal heart attack at the Grand
Canyon; but Dorothy moved on, and for 27 years
was on staff in the Admissions Office at
Stanford University. Their children, Cole Jr.
and Dorothy, both graduated from Stanford. When
she was 70 she renewed correspondence with
former sweetheart Hunter Bell, of Atlanta,
Georgia. They were married in 1974 in Stanford
Memorial Church and began a decade of worldwide
travel. Hunter died in 1990 and, after years of
enjoying Atlanta life, Dorothy moved West again
in 2003 to live with her daughter in the Sonoma
Valley, being thankful every day for the beauty
of the earth and sky. During the last six years
of her life she enjoyed playing the piano for
Catholic Charities Alzheimer’s Respite program,
feeling rapport and happiness as she watched the
group sing and dance to her music. On Tuesday,
May 18, in her home she played “Edelweiss” for
the last time.
She continued to provide support and
encouragement to her family and to friends of
all ages and races, often writing beautiful
notes to let them know how much they brightened
her life.
She is survived by her daughter Dorothy Pierce,
daughter-in-law, Anne Manes, stepson Hunter
Bell, Jr. and his wife Llewellyn Bell,
daughter-in-law Barbara Bell; eight
grandchildren: Robert Manes, Liz Manes and her
husband Steve Ruhl, Joe Manes, Tom Manes, Steve
Manes, Margaret Manes, Katie Whiteman and her
husband Jack, Alan Pierce and his wife Kacy,
Moreland Bell and his wife Saralynn, Hunter Bell
III and his wife Cathy, Edwin Bell and his wife
Kelly, Ripley Bell, Monica Bell; eleven
great-grandchildren: Pierce and Jax Whiteman,
Jayne and Anne Pierce, Moreland and Davis Bell,
Winn, Nathan, and Olivia Bell, John and Frances
Bell; and nephew John David Manes.
The family sends gratitude and love to friends
everywhere, with special appreciation for
Dorothy’s caregiver Susan Morphew. In lieu of
flowers, please make donations to Doctors
Without Borders.
Raymond C.
Carnes, 87, of Coleman
6/8/2010
Raymond
C. Carnes, 87, of Coleman, died Monday, June 7,
2010 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home. Funeral
service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June
10 at Elm Street Church of Christ, 216 W. Elm
with Sam Wilson officiating. In honor of
Raymond's service to the Coleman community, his
casket will be taken to the Coleman City
Cemetery on the 1973 Ford fire truck which was
the truck that Raymond drove so often. Members
of the Coleman Fire Department will fold and
present the United States Flag and Denny
Fulbright will play "Taps." Services are under
the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Raymond C. Carnes was born August 31, 1922 in
Rockwood, Texas, a son of Jesse Carnes and Belle
Crutcher Carnes. He grew up in Coleman and
attended school at Cross Cut. During World War
II he served in Germany in the United States Air
Force. On June 15, 1946 he married Dorothy
Johnson in Brownwood. He was a fireman for
Coleman Fire Department for 37 years where he
was the head driver for many years. At the time
of his retirement in 1988, he was serving as the
Fire Marshall. Raymond also proudly served as a
Reserve Deputy Sheriff and a Police Dispatcher.
On his days off at the fire department, he
worked as a mechanic for Taylor Motor Company.
He was a member of Elm Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Carnes of
Coleman; one son, Gary Carnes and wife Paula of
Carrollton; one daughter, Raylene Watson and
husband Jim of Coleman; one grandchild, Jimmy
Watson and his fiancee' Christi Leatherman;
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Tommy
Ray Carnes; four brothers, Willie, Vernon, Joe
Dean and Donald Carnes and one sister, Dorothy
McCarley.
Family visitation will be held Wednesday from
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral
Home, 400 W. Pecan, Coleman.
Memorials may be made to the Coleman Fire
Department, P. O. Box 592, Coleman, Texas 76834
or the Elm Street Church of Christ, 216 W. Elm,
Coleman, Texas 76834.
Please sign his on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com.
Kennith Wayne
Fletcher age 72 of Muskogee
6/8/2010
Kennith Wayne Fletcher age 72 of
Muskogee, Oklahoma passed from this life on
Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 8:10 PM at the York
Manor Nursing Home in Muskogee.
Services will be Thursday at 11:00 am at
Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit
Sorrells officiating. Interment will follow at
the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of
Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. Family
visitation will be from 10:00 am till service
time on Thursday
Kennith was born on December 24, 1937 in Yuma,
Arizona to Gladys Fay Wallace Fletcher and the
late William Clay Fletcher. He was raised in
Coleman where he attended Coleman Schools and
was a member of the Baptist Church. Kennith was
a resident of Muskogee for the past three years
moving there from Checotah, Oklahoma. He was a
retired Pipe liner, boom operator.
SURVIVORS
Mother – Gladys Fletcher of Artesia, New Mexico
Aunt – Inez Rouse of Center Point, Texas
2 Uncles – Joe Wallace of Santa Anna, Texas
Morris Wallace of Jal, New Mexico
Several Cousins
Kennith was preceded in death by
Daughter – Wallacha Fletcher
Bernice A.
Byers, 80, of Niagara
6/7/2010
Bernice A. Byers,
80, of Niagara, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, May 11,
2010 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday,
June 12, 2010 at the Burkett Cemetery Pavilion
with David Wallace officiating. Services are
under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
She
was born on October 17, 1929 in Bienville, LA
daughter of the late Willard and Carrie (Tabor)
Byers. Bernice enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp
where she met and married James Schaut. She
worked for Western Union as a telegraph operator
for several years. She lived in Texas until 1970
when she moved to the Niagara, Wisconsin, and
lived in the area until her death. Bernice loved
her family very much and spent many hours
watching over and reading to her grandchildren.
Since 1999, she enjoyed the many friends she had
at Maryhill Manor in Niagara that became part of
her family. She also enjoyed reading her Bible
daily.
Bernice is survived by her children, Jamie Leigh
Schaut and wife, Dawn, of Niagara, Jeanne Arlyn
Paquette and husband, Steve, of Kingsford,
Melody Sue Schaut of Niagara and James Schaut
and wife, Cheryl, of Appleton; six
grandchildren, Troy and Tara LaFave, Jessica,
Robert, Emily and Isabelle Schaut; six great
grandchildren, one brother, Charles Byers and
wife, Norma, of Merkel; three sisters, Velma and
Esther Byers of Burkett, and Fay Hagar and
husband, Ray, of Abilene; one sister-in-law,
Betty Byers of Coleman and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Dora
Driskell, Cora Robertson and Vira Byers and
three brothers, Willard, Dan and Thomas Byers.
Please sign her online guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com.
Mr.
Richard Earl Boatright, 62
6/7/2010
Mr. Richard Earl
Boatright, 62 years old passed away on Sunday,
June 6, 2010 in Brownwood Regional Hospital.
Richard was born December 22, 1947 to Hardy
Anson Boatright & Dora Bell Smith Boatright in
Coleman, Texas. Richard lived his entire life in
Coleman, was a Baptist and the Best Brother,
Uncle and Friend to all that knew him. Survivors
include; 3 brothers and sisters in law; Carroll
Boatright of Coleman, Philip & Linda Boatright
of Humble, Texas, Joe & Yolanda Boatright of
Peru, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He
was preceded in death by his Parents and 1
brother; Delbert Boatright. Services will be at
10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in the
Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Louise
Strength officiating. Internment will take place
privately for the family at the Coleman City
Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral
Home. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made
to the Southpark Living Center on Morris Shepard
Dr. P. O. Box 1388, Brownwood, Texas 76801.
Robert Kenneth
Magee
6/4/2010
Robert
Kenneth (Bobby also known as Fibber) Magee
passed away from this life at a local care
center May 31, 2010. He was born to Virgil
Holman Magee and Bessie Leora Grumbles on
January 18, 1935 in San Saba, Texas. He was
preceded in death by his parents and many aunts
and uncles.
Bobby began working at an early age and entered
many types of work, from grocery work, insurance
sales, oilfield work, and then working for GTE
as a lineman and cable splicer. He was a man
that was always kind to his fellow man. If there
was a way he could help anyone in need, he tried
to accomplish it. His very favorite job of all
was driving the bus for a retirement center in
San Angelo and also helping with driving the van
for Southgate Church of Christ to pick up their
older members. He delighted in being with these
special people.
He married Karen Kay Holmans on June 29, 1970
and they cherished their almost 40 Years
together. He is survived by his wife, son;
Robert and wife Cathy Magee of Mesquite, and his
delight were his five grandchildren; Kelly,
Jonathan, Brendan, Caitlin, and Madeline. Also
surviving are his sister, Joyce and husband
David Mitchell of San Saba and brother-in-law,
Jim and wife Myra Holmans of Abilene. He
cherished a lot of fun times with his nieces and
nephews and cousins along with great-nieces and
nephews.
Services will be held Saturday in Coleman, Texas
at Walker Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with a
family visitation at 10:00 a.m. preceding the
service. Officiating at the service will be Paul
Shero, minister of Southgate Church of Christ in
San Angelo and Chaplin Mike Andress of Hospice
of San Angelo. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in
the Burkett Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the Hospice of San
Angelo, P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, TX. 76903, or
San Angelo Christian Academy, 518 Country Club
Rd., San Angelo TX. 76904.
The family would like to offer special thanks
for some very special people that have been so
kind to Bobby in the previous years and caring
for him so lovingly. Our thanks go out to Dr.
Peter Chang and nurse, Susan Banda, Dr. Brian
Burleson, Dr. David Huchton, and the caring
staff at Hospice of San Angelo – especially,
Frankie, Mary Cheek, Becky, Mary C., Janet,
Judith, Donna, Jean and Anna along with Chaplin
Mike Andress. Also, special to us in his last
days is the staff at Park Plaza north.
Otis J.
Switzer, 71, of Santa Fe
6/2/2010
Otis J. Switzer, 71, of Santa Fe,
Texas went home to be with the Lord on Friday,
May 28, 2010 in Webster, Texas. He was born on
April 11, 1939 to Arthur and Maggie M. (Baird)
Switzer in Coleman County and was the youngest
of ten children. Otis was a long time resident
of League City, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three
sisters, and two brothers.
Otis is survived by his loving wife, Nita Owen
Switzer; his children, Travis Switzer and wife
Brenda, Judy Bradshaw, Holly Townsend and
husband Brett, and Doug Latimer. He is also
survived by six grandchildren, Tessa, T. J.,
Jessica, Emily, Morgan and Jenna; four
great-grandchildren, Koltin, Wesley, Remington,
and Madelyn; his sisters and brothers, Nell
Yancy, Jane Lovelady, Ray Switzer, and Edmond
Switzer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation
with the family Monday, May 31, 2010 from 5:00
P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Baker Drive Baptist Church,
3900 Baker Drive, Dickinson, Texas 77539. The
funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday,
June 1, 2010, at 10:00 A.M., at Baker Drive
Baptist Church with the Rev. John Owen
officiating, assisted by Rev. Joe Bozarth.
Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park
Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Baker Drive Baptist Church, P.O. Box 552,
Dickinson, Texas, 77539, or the charity of your
choice.
Condolences may be sent to the Switzer Family in
care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at
www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
Ethel Cooper
Winslett, 95, of Big Spring
6/2/2010
Ethel Cooper
Winslett, 95, of Big Spring, died on Tuesday,
June 1, 2010, in a local hospital. Funeral
services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June
4, 2010 at the Nalley-Pickle and Welch Rosewood
Chapel with Ken Thomas, officiating. Interment
will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.
Ethel was born on February 5, 1915, in Rockwood,
Texas and married A. B. Winslett on April 25,
1944 in Hollywood, California. He preceded her
in death in 1982.
Ethel and her husband owned Winslett TV Repair
Shop in Big Spring during the 1960's. They moved
to Arizona for a while and owned a small farm
and service station. They later moved back to
Big Spring where Ethel worked at A. A. Cooper's
Paint Store.
She was a member of of Birdwell Lane Church of
Christ.
Survivors include one sister, Mary Sneed of Big
Spring, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by six brothers
and three sisters.
Arrangements under the direction of
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory
of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made
at: www.npwelch.com.
Donald
(Don) Lawrence Moseley
6/2/2010
Donald (Don)
Lawrence Moseley, 63, of Livingston, Texas
passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 in Lufkin,
Texas. He was born October 21, 1946 in Quitman,
Mississippi to Robert Earl and Carlee Polk
Moseley. He worked in the oilfield most of his
life. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church
in Big Lake, Texas. Don enjoyed hunting and
visiting with family and friends. He loved and
spoiled all his animals. He loved coming to
Coleman County in the Fisk area, as it was like
a second home.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and one
son, Duwayne Wright of Conroe, Texas.
His survivors include his wife of 36 years, Lois
Cammack Moseley of Livingston; one son, Donald
Mark Wright and wife Linda of Conroe; one
daughter, Loretta Blevins of Big Lake;
mother-in-law, Doris Cammack of Big Lake; two
brothers, Lavelle Moseley and Terry Moseley;
three sisters, Earlene Burdine, Barbara Phillips
and Patsy Moseley all of Mississippi; one
grandson, Noah Wright of Odessa, Texas; two
granddaughters, Shelia Johnson of Big Lake and
Lesa Wright of Midland, Texas; two
great-granddaughters, Chelsea Shook of Big Lake
and Danielle Wright of Odessa.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Wright’s residence,
2374 FM 1026, Coleman, Texas.
Vernon E.
Norris
6/2/2010
Vernon E. Norris, born September
19, 1917 to the late Jim and Ada Collins Norris
in Eastland, TX. He married his sweetheart,
Edith Ada Crutcher, February 25th, 1949. They
had a full and happy life of 61 years. To this
union were born three children Darrell Vernon
and wife Terry, two daughters Dorinda and
husband Jackie Williams, and Sonja Tobey and
husband Mike. Grandchildren include Amber
Williams Mathis and Justin, Matthew Norris and
wife Stephanie and Garrison Ethridge and wife
Holly and Chelsea Riley. Step grandchildren
include Briana Tobey, Cassie and Mike Kiesel,
Kelly Norris and wife Dana, and Brennon Booker.
Great grandchildren include Brittany and Kobe
Kiesel, Gaza Booker, Lilly and Lala Norris.
Other survivors are sisters-in-law, Ludy J.
Bryan of Santa Anna, Neily Bell of Lubbock; and
several nieces and nephews. Vernon served his
country, after service he came home, met the
Lord, and lead his family in prayer and took
them to Sunday school and church. He was
preceded in death, by his parents, three
sisters, and two brothers. Services will be held
2 p.m. Thursday in the Candlewood Chapel at Ford
Funeral Home; 305 S. Sooner Rd., Midwest City,
OK.
Helen Jameson,
93
6/1/2010
Helen
Jameson, 93, of Coleman, died Tuesday, June 1,
2010 at Coleman Healthcare Center. Funeral
service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 4,
2010 at First Baptist Church with Rev. John
Stanislaw officiating and assisted by Rev. Gary
Boyd. Burial will follow in the Coleman City
Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral
Home.
She was born Helen May Stone on June 5, 1916 in
Webb City, Missouri, a daughter of Ira Daniel
Stone and Eva Rhoda Loomis Stone. At the age of
two she moved with her family to California. She
grew up in the San Francisco area and graduated
from high school in Sausalito, California. Helen
worked for Bell Telephone Company in San
Francisco and was chosen to be in the first wave
of pedestrians to cross the Golden Gate Bridge
at the ribbon cutting ceremony. While living in
San Francisco she met her future husband who was
stationed there in the military. On December 10,
1942 she married Robert C. Jameson in Miami,
Florida. He preceded her in death on December 6,
2009. Following the war, they moved to Brownwood
for one year and then back to Robert's hometown,
Coleman.
Helen worked as a receptionist in doctor's
offices and as a church secretary as well as
being a homemaker. She was a member of First
Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School
well into her 80's and was active in Lay Renewal
Ministries. She was also a member of the Mutual
Improvement Club.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law,
Danny and Sandra Jameson of Coleman; one
daughter and son-in-law, Lorrie and Jody Payne
of Coleman; four grandchildren, Michelle Davis,
Kim Allen, Scott Jameson, Jacy Payne; six
great-grandchildren, Landon Brown, Boone Allen,
Alissa Allen, Dylon Davis, Avery Jameson,
Ainsley Jameson; one sister, Phyllis Van Hise of
Ft. Myers, FL; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert
(Bobby) Carey Jameson, Jr. and her husband.
Family visitation will be held on Thursday from
6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Stevens Funeral
Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church
Family Life Center, 200 E. College, Coleman,
Texas 76834.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Patricia Walker
6/1/2010
Patricia Walker went to be with her Lord and
Savior on Friday, May 28, 2010. Graveside
service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May
31, 2010 at Fairview Cemetery with Steve Hamm
officiating. Services were under the direction
of Shaffer Funeral Home of San Angelo.
Patricia was a very loving wife, mother and
nana. She will be missed greatly by all her
family and friends whose lives she touched.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three
brothers, and one sister.
Patricia is survived by her husband, James
Walker of Bronte; her sons, Tony Williams and
wife, Renee of Coleman, Marty Bevills and wife,
Brenda, and Gregory Bevills; her daughter,
Teresa Boykin and husband, Michael all of San
Angelo; her stepchildren, Christi Lebeau of
Florida, Marcella Tripp of Ballinger, Corina
Bishop of San Angelo, Leta Hurt of Ballinger,
and Gary Walker of Canton; eleven grandchildren;
sixteen great-grandchildren; ten step
grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren;
one brother, Frank Williams of San Angelo; and
one very special dog, “her baby”, Sadie. She is
also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Robert
Magee, age 75
6/1/2010
Mr. Robert Kenneth Magee, age 75
of San Angelo passed away on Monday, May 31,
2010. Robert was born January 18, 1935 in San
Saba to Virgil Holman Magee & Bessie Leora
Grumbles Magee; he grew up in San Saba and
graduated from San Saba High School. Robert
married Karen Kay Holmans in Lovington, New
Mexico on June 29, 1970, he worked for GTE, was
a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Magee is
survived by; His loving wife Karen, a son and
daughter in law; Robert & Cathy Magee of
Mesquite, a sister; Joyce Jones of San Saba, 5
grandchildren, and many friends. Visitation will
be Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. until
11:00 A.M. at Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.
Service will be Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Walker
Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Shero and Chaplain
Mike Andress officiating. Interment service will
be at the Burkett Cemetery Pavilion at 1:30 P.M.
under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.
Carolyn Maddox, 58
5/31/2010
Carolyn Maddox, 58, of Abilene
and former Coleman resident, died Monday, May
31, 2010 at Hendrick Medical Cener in Abilene.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 in Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Rex Boggs officiating and
eulogy given by her brother, Buddy Bird. Burial
will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under
the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
She was born Carolyn Bird on April 21, 1952 in
Wichita Falls, Texas to Floyd Bird and Ima Fay
Bedford Bird. She moved to Coleman when she was
five years old. She attended school in Coleman,
graduating in 1971. While living in Coleman she
served on the Coleman County Medical Center
Hospital Board and worked for the Coleman
Chamber of Commerce. She moved to Abilene
several years ago and was employed as a
receptionist at Abilene Diagnostic Clinic. She
was a Baptist.
Survivors include two brothers, Jerry Barry and
wife Sherry of Devol, Oklahoma, Buddy Bird and
wife Becky of Bangs; two sisters, Marsha Jones
and husband Russ of Flagger Beach, Florida,
Donna Ehrler and husband Tim of Coleman; two
step-brothers, Robbie Jones and wife Lorna of
Sonora, Pete Jones and wife Janice of Bangs; her
fiancee' Marc Derrick of Abilene; numerous
nieces and nephews; great-nieces and
great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her two children,
Jennifer and Thumper; her father, Floyd Bird;
her mother and step-father, Fay Jones and Jamie
Jones.
Family visitation will be held on Tuesday, June
1 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens
Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman,
Texas 76834.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Effie
Corrine Shields, 69
5/31/2010
Wonderful wife, devoted mom, and
faithful friend, Effie Corrine Shields, 69, of
Las Vegas, NV passed away March 25, 2010, after
a lengthy illness. A private memorial service
was held on her 70th birthday.
She was born March 29, 1940 in Coleman, Texas to
Oliver R. and Effie (Rowlett) Calder. She grew
up in south Coleman County where she attended
school, and moved into Coleman as a teenager.
There she met Curtis Lee Shields, a young airman
who was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base at
Abilene, TX. They were married March 7, 1959 in
the home of his Aunt Maggie and Uncle Walter
Strickland, at Cross Plains, TX, with Rev.
V.D. Walters performing the ceremony.
During her husband’s military career they had
lived in Abilene, TX, Roswell, NM, Albuquerque,
NM, Dover, DE and Las Vegas, NV, where she was a
resident for 40 years.
Corrine had a great sense of humor, a loving
heart, and unlimited patience, which helped her
cope with her illness as it progressed. She was
lovingly known as “Mimi” by her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren, who were the light of
her life. She was a housekeeper/maid at the
Paddle Wheel, Las Vegas Inn and retired from
Cheyenne Care Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
daughter, Cynthia Lee Shields; brothers, Norman
Calder and her twin, Eugene “Blackie” Calder;
and sister, Vivian Morrel.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her loving
husband of 51 years; son Bobby Wayne Boatright
and wife, Dena of Brownwood, TX; daughters,
Debra Lynn Greenwood and husband, Tim, Tammy Ann
Enriquez and Sandra Kay Shields, all of Las
Vegas; and sister, Lucille Martin of San
Antonio, TX; 12 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. A number of nieces and
nephews; a sister-in-law; and a host of friends
also survive.
Corrine was loved by all and will be greatly
missed.
William Bert Kinsey, age 63, of Brownwood
5/28/2010
Services
for William Bert Kinsey, age 63, of Brownwood,
will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 29, 2010
in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Ted
Kell officiating. The family will receive
friends and relatives for a time of sharing
memories from 1:00 until 2:00 at the funeral
home.
Bert died Monday, May 24, 2010 at his home.
William Bert Kinsey was born on August 17, 1946
in Glen Cove to William F. and Lola Miller
Kinsey. Bert grew up in Coleman County and was
the youngest of his siblings. He attended
Harmony Baptist Church where he was saved and
baptized at an early age. He attended school at
Mozelle, where he played football and
basketball. His senior year, he was voted "Class
Favorite" and "Mr. Football." He attended San
Angelo State for one year before he joined the
working world. He married Lena Modell Simmons
Craddock on March 10, 1972. He was a caring
father to her six children. Together Bert and
Modell had four daughters. Bert worked very
hard, long hours to support his large family. He
worked for Gandy's Dairy for over thirty years.
He then worked for Superior Essex until his
death. He enjoyed hard work, but also enjoyed
time off with his family. He was a wonderful
father, grandfather, and a great friend to many.
He will be greatly missed.
Bert is survived by a brother, Don Kinsey and
wife Thelia, two sisters, Tye Stotts and husband
Dean and Nelda Gillihan, his children and
step-children, Melissa Steelman and husband
Terry, Karen Lyon, Kathy Davis and husband John,
Crystie Lishka and husband Terry, Neal Craddock,
Gary Craddock, Sherry French, Randy Craddock and
wife Lisa, Mary Idaho, Danny Craddock and wife
Marisa, and many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews, nieces,
his dear friend and mother of his children, Lena
M. Kinsey, and his very best friend, Troy
Holleman.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents, a
brother, Walton Kinsey, a sister, Mary Beth
Swanson and a niece, Lynn Castelon.
Condolences may be offered to the family at
www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com
Forrest H
Daniel, 67,fomerly of Coleman
5/27/2010
Forrest H Daniel,
67,fomerly of Coleman, passed away March 22 in
Fort Worth. He was born on March 12,1943 in
Dublin to Duncan and Josephine Daniel. He
proudly served in the USN.
Surviors: Daughter: Ginger (Ronnie) Young; Son:
Duncan (Tiffany) Daniel; Grandchildren: Cody
(Miriam) and Eric (Angel) Young; Aaron, Ashley,
Savanna Daniel; Great Grandchildren:
Alyssa,Jessica,Trent; Brothers: Charles and
Walter Daniel; Sisters: Mary Chumney and Inez
Sellers.
Memorial Service: Sunday, May 30 at 2PM at
Community Baptist Church of Crowley TX.
Nona Ellis,
age 87, of Santa Anna
5/24/2010
Nona Ellis, age 87, of Santa
Anna, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Cross
Country Nursing Home in Brownwood. Funeral
service will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 29
at the First United Methodist Church in Santa
Anna with Rev. Wayne Lewis officiating and
assisted by Rev. Kermit Sorrells. Burial will
follow at the Cleveland Cemetery under the
direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan,
Coleman.
She was born Nona Wells on April 24, 1923 in
Coleman County, Texas, a daughter of George O.
Wells and Stella Dixon Wells. She grew up in
Coleman County most of her life and attended
school at Mukewater, Trickham, White Flat and
Buffalo. She graduated from Buffalo High School
as the Valedictorian of her class.
On August 4, 1943 she married Cecil E. Ellis in
Santa Anna and he preceded her in death on April
15, 1998. She was a homemaker and a member of
the First United Methodist Church in Santa Anna.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Ellis and wife
Cathy of Santa Anna; two daughters, Anita Jarvis
and husband Benny of Johnson City and Tammy
Ellis of Richmond; five grandchildren, Bryce
Ellis and wife Jamie of Lubbock, Jamie Strauss
and husband Brian of Santa Anna, Alicia Ellis of
Bedford, Gail Jarvis of McKinney, Cheryl Zmolik
and husband Matt of Corinth; five
great-grandchildren, Seth and Ethan Ellis,
Parker Strauss, Nathan and Madeline Zmolik; one
sister, Oleane Welch of San Antonio; one
brother, Oliver Wells and wife Frances of
Farmington, NM; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by an infant son,
Larry Don Ellis in 1944; one sister and three
brothers.
Family visitation will be held on Friday from
6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Stevens Funeral
Home in Coleman.
Memorials
may be made to the First United Methodist
Church, P. O. Box 366, Santa Anna, Texas 76878
or the Cleveland Cemetery Association, c/o
Janice Fellers, P. O. Box 722, Santa Anna, Texas
76878.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Frankie Lee (West) Gandy
5/24/2010
Frankie Lee
(West) Gandy aka BIG MOM, received her wings May
19, 2010. A memorial service was held at 2:00 pm
Sunday May 23 at Ozark Riverview Manor with
Chaplain Marcia Dodson officiating.
Frankie was born
July 3, 1929 in Coleman to Lawrence and Francis
West. She grew up in Coleman and lived her adult
life there working as a waitress with her mom at
the Manhattan Cafe, which they co-owned. She
later worked at the Tradewinds Cafe before
becoming a dietician at the Coleman County
Hospital, until she retired. In 2005, Frankie
moved to Ozark, MO to be with her daughter Cathy
and husband David Wallace. Our mother touched
everyone she came in contact with even up until
the time of her passing. She will be greatly
missed by those who knew her.
Survivors include
three children, Cathy Wallace and husband David,
Teddy Gandy and wife Jo, and Larry Gandy; nine
grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren;
special friends Edie Gaston and Micky Gerard;
and many more... She was preceded in death by
her father Lawrence West, mother Francis West,
and her first granddaughter Elizabeth (Leesa)
Marie Gandy. Memorials may be made to Ozark
Riverview Manor 1200 W Hall St. Ozark, MO 65721.
James (Jim)
Stokes, age 73, of Coleman
5/23/2010
James (Jim) Stokes, age 73, of
Coleman, died Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Holiday
Hill Nursing Home in Coleman. Funeral service
will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 26 at St.
Mark's Episcopal Church, 609 S. Neches in
Coleman. Burial will follow at the Coleman City
Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral
Home.
Jim Stokes was born June 17, 1936 in Coleman,
Texas, the son of Cecil Stokes and Vera Bennett
Stokes. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from
Coleman High School in 1954. He was a University
of Texas graduate, receiving a B.S. degree in
Pharmacy. While at UT, he was inducted into the
Silver Spurs. Jim was an Eagle Scout and was a
member of the Boy Scout Fraternity at UT.
Following his college graduation, he received a
direct commission in the United States Air
Force, serving a one year tour of duty at
Shepherd Air Force Base in Wichita Falls and a
two year tour in Morocco. Upon completing his
military service, Jim became a junior partner in
Bowen Drug Store with Robert Bowen and John
Warren. He became sole owner of Bowen Drug Store
a few years later and operated it until its
closing in 2009.
Jim served the Coleman community in many ways
including the Lions Club, the Chamber of
Commerce and the 4-H Club. His hobby was
photography and he supported the Coleman Fine
Arts League. He was a faithful member of the St.
Mark's Episcopal Church in Coleman. He was also
a member of the Men's Downtown Sunday School
Class.
Survivors include his son, Warren and wife
Shelley Stokes of Deer Park, Texas;
granddaughters, Bailee and Brooke Stokes;
sister, Donna and husband, The Rev. Bob Baker,
of Klamath Falls, Oregon; nieces and extended
family; long-time friend, Bob Farley of Santa
Anna.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil
Stokes; his mother, Vera Stokes Willingham; his
daughter, Laurie Cecilia Stokes; an aunt, Era
Britton; and a niece, Lynn Ann Rankin Mota.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big
Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.
Family visitation will be held on Tuesday, May
25 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Stevens
Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan, Coleman, Texas
76834.
Please sign his on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Claudia
Janette Shipman, 75, of Coleman
5/19/2010
COLEMAN - Claudia Janette
Shipman, 75, of Coleman, died Tuesday May 18,
2010 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May
21, 2010 at Concho Baptist Church, 1700 South
Concho, Coleman, with Rev. Daniel Stovall
officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn
Memorial Park in Early, under the direction of
Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan, Coleman.
Claudia Janette Shipman was born October
28, 1934 in Clovis, New Mexico, the daughter of
the late Clarice Isham and Ruby Rose White
Isham. She grew up in Clovis and graduated from
Clovis High School. She earned her Master's
Degree in Education at Eastern New Mexico
University. She married Elbert C. Shipman in
1966 in New Mexico. She taught for nine years in
Lovington, New Mexico. She moved to Coleman in
2006, from Graham, and had previously lived in
Hobbs, New Mexico for 49 years. She was a member
of the New Mexico Retired Teachers Association,
Coleman County Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary
and Concho Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Elbert C. Shipman
of Coleman; six children, Harold Shipman and
wife, Liz, of Brady, Dan Burleson and wife,
Cassidy, of Brownwood, Jimmy Burleson and wife,
Connie, of Odessa, Robert Shipman and wife,
Kimberlynn, of Hobbs, New Mexico, Larry Burleson
of Morristown, Tennessee, Shelly Thatcher and
husband, Arthur, of Odessa; one brother, Jack
Isham of Clovis, New Mexico; 16 grandchildren,
17 great grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother and two
sisters.
Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Stevens Funeral
Home.
Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
James
Rutherford Siddall, 88
5/18/2010
James
Rutherford Siddall, 88 passed away Thursday,May
13, 2010. He was born March 19, 1922 in Coleman
County to Robert and Bessie (Cathey) Siddall. He
lived all of his youth around Fisk, Texas. He
was a member of the World’s Greatest Generation,
serving his country proudly in the United States
Army Air Force from 1942 – 1946 as an airplane
mechanic. He married Ilma Bairrington on April
17, 1945 in Coleman, Texas. She preceded him in
death on March 7, 2008, being married nearly 63
years.
After his discharge from the Army Air Force he
went to work for Taylor Motor Company in
Coleman, Texas. In 1948, James began work with
El Paso Natural Gas. While working for El Paso
Natural Gas, James and Ilma lived at the El Paso
Natural Gas Camp #1; Carlsbad, New Mexico;
Loving , New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. He began
working for Shell Pipeline at the tank farm in
1963 in El Paso. In 1965, he was transferred to
Odessa, Texas. He later became a welder for
Shell and moved to Eunice, New Mexico. After
being promoted to welding inspector, James and
Ilma worked all over the United States. He
retired from Shell Pipeline in 1985.
He was a member and past president of the Lion’s
Club in Eunice, New Mexico, and an Elder in the
Eunice Christian Church where he often led the
singing. He never met a stranger and would talk
with anyone as if they were an old friend. He
enjoyed woodworking, and made candle holders for
all of his children and grandchildren. The
family will miss his “sayings”, and him singing
the gospel songs he loved to sing so much. At 80
years young, he was the oldest member of The
Faithful Men, a group of men that sang together
for almost seven years. He was a member of
Antioch Christian Church.
He is survived by his two sons, Jimmie and wife
Carol of Odessa; Bill and wife Bonnie of
Abilene, TX. Five grandchildren: Keith Siddall
and wife LouAnn of Madison, IN; HollyAnn Petree
and husband John of Midland, TX.; Shaun Siddall
and wife Jessica of Lovington, NM; Casey Siddall
of Midland, TX; Heather Hawkins and husband
Kenneth of Seminole, TX. He was blessed with 9
great-grandchildren: Callie, Noah, Toben, and
Ava Petree; Ashland Siddall; Shauntell, Aliyah,
Kenneth Jr. and Alara Hawkins. He is survived by
sister-in-law Florine Siddall of Morrilton, AR.
He was preceded in death by 3 sisters Clara Bee
and Mary Blanche Siddall, Ina Mae Sheffield, and
brother Robert Siddall.
The family would like to thank Dr. Francisco
Salcido for his loving care of our father. To
the staff at Sherwood place and Buena Vida
Nursing Home, words of thank you are inadequate
for all you did for our father, and for the love
that you showed to him.
Visitation with the family will be 6:00-8:00
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Sunset Memorial Funeral
Home. Services will be at Sunset Memorial
Chapel, Monday, May 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with
Andy Harris and Johnny Thomason presiding.
Burial will be at Brown Ranch in Coleman County
at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Addy’s Hope Adoption and Child Relief Ministry,
1908 W. Wall, Suite D, Midland, Texas 7970l or
to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset
Memorial Funeral Home. To sign the guest book,
go to our website at
www.sunsetodessa.com.
Frances Lopez, 83, of Lubbock
5/18/2010
Frances Lopez, 83 of Lubbock,
Texas, quietly passed from this life into the
arms of her Precious Father on Sunday May 16,
2010. The family will receive visitors from
6:00-8:00 Wednesday evening at Stevens Funeral
Home, 400 W. Pecan in Coleman, Texas. Graveside
service to be held Thursday, May 20, 2010 at
2:00PM at Coleman City Cemetery.
She was born to Sesaria and Ray Martinez on
January 29, 1927 in Coleman, Texas. Her earliest
and fondest memories of childhood and days
leading to young womanhood were those spent
learning to cook in her mother's kitchen or
learning sewing and other needlecrafts alongside
siblings and other family members. Frances moved
with her family to Burkett, Texas where she
attended and graduated school. She married Pedro
dela Rosa Lopez, also of Coleman and had three
children.
She moved to the West Texas area with her
husband and children, then soon after, began a
career as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Natural
gifts of compassion and having a servants heart
carried Frances through not only many years in
her chosen profession, but also many relational
bonds shared with many throughout her life. The
interests and hobbies that Frances enjoyed
either on her own or with friends and family,
include, sewing, reading, working crosswords,
flowers, gardening, and traveling. Most
important to her, was the time spent with
family.
Those preceding her in death include, her
husband Pedro, a son Daniel, a granddaughter
Jennifer, a sister Petra, a sister Vicenta, and
a sister Julia. Those left to celebrate her life
are, daughter Teri Bollinger and husband Ronnie,
Midland, Texas. Rachel Dodge and husband Bear,
Lubbock, Texas. Two sisters, Teresa Martinez and
Celia Salinas, both of Brownwood, Texas. A
brother Paul Martinez of Ft. Worth, ten
grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are being conducted by Stevens
Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas, with Rev. Steven
Saless of Lubbock, Texas officiating. In lieu of
flowers or plants, the family asks that a
monetary contribution be made honoring Frances
Lopez to: the American Diabetes Association,
Interim Healthcare Hospice or Vista Care Hospice
all in Lubbock, Texas.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
George
Sanders, 81 years of age
5/17/2010
George Sanders,
81 years of age, passed away May 13, 2010 at
Coleman County Medical Center.
He was born November 28, 1928 in Coleman, the
son of the late Robert and Jewell Sanders. He
was a member of the Baptist Church and a
veteran.
He is survived by one daughter, Kendra Kay
Sanders of Oak Harbor, Washington; four sisters,
Lillie Mae Farmer of Dallas, Lela Jo Hankamer of
Coleman, Bonnie Boatright of Carlsbad, New
Mexico and Glenda Chidster of Hobbs, New Mexico;
and two grandchildren.
Service will be Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 10:00
A. M. in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Patrick Bennett officiating. Interment will
be in the Coleman City Cemetery under the
direction of Walker Funeral Home.
John
Paul Dobbins, 24, of Coleman
5/14/2010
John
Paul Dobbins, 24, died Thursday, May 13, 2010 in
Coleman. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will be in the Coleman City
Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral
Home.
John Paul Dobbins was born March 3, 1986, the
son of Robert Lynn Dobbins and Marilyn Gregory
Dobbins. He grew upand attended school in
Coleman, graduating from CAP High School. He
worked for BEBCO Construction.
Survivors include his parents, Robert and
Marilyn Dobbins of Coleman; his fiancée,
Chrystal Templin of Coleman; three brothers,
David Rosales of Canyon, Terry Dobbins of
Coleman, Dustin Dobbins of Coleman; two sisters,
Rachel Dobbins of Houston, Bambi Dobbins and
fiancée, David Edwards, of Coleman;
grandparents, Carolyn and Alvey Williams of
Coleman; Paul Gregory of Greenwood, Arkansas;
great grandmother, Evelyn Williams of Coleman;
two nieces, several aunts, uncles, cousins and
many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents,
John and Marjorie Dobbins.
Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Stevens Funeral
Home.
Please sign his online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com

Elzie Lee E.L. Slack of Duncanville
5/14/2010
Elzie Lee E.L.
Slack of Duncanville (formerly of Coleman)
beloved husband, father & Granddaddy, passed
away May 13, 2010. He was born Sept. 4, 1925 in
Coleman County, Texas to Elzie Lee Slack, Sr. &
Hattie Mae (Briggs) Slack. A US Navy Veteran of
World War II, Mr. Slack went on to retire from
the US Navy reserves. He also retired from Santa
Fe Railroad. He is survived by his wife of 64
years, Grace Woodard Slack; children, Anita
Kading of Coleman, David Slack & wife, Barbara
of Grapevine, Jana Brecheen & husband, Steve of
Duncanville, Greg Slack & wife, Jeannette of
Grand Prairie; 6 grandchildren; 4 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
granddaughter, Tara Brecheen. Graveside Service
is 11:30 AM, Monday, May 17, 2010 at Dallas Fort
Worth National Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 4-6 PM Sunday at Jaynes Memorial
Chapel.
David Lee
Sheffield, age 90, of Brownwood
5/14/2010
Funeral services
for David Lee Sheffield, age 90, of Brownwood
will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday May 12 ,
2010 at the Davis Morris Funeral Home Chapel
with James Gibson officiating, interment to
follow in Santa Anna Cemetery under the
direction of Davis Morris Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8
p.m. at the funeral home.
He was born April 26, 1920 in Concho, Texas to
James and Fanny (Conner) Sheffield. David
married Mary Marjorie Cardwell on May 21, 1948
in Ballinger, Tx. He worked for Thompson’s
Surplus for 34 years, was a member of the Concho
Baptist Church and the VFW. David served in the
United States Army, C.D.C 102 Med-Regt. overseas
for a year and a half, and as a Pharmistic-T5 in
Fort Ord-California under Major Giltner. He was
sitting in his barracks at San Antonio when the
announcing of the Pearl Harbor bombing came,
from there he was sent to Camp Barkeley in
Abilene, then to Hawaii for training, and back
to Fort Ord to dispensary. He received the
American Defense Service Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific
Theater Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and two
Overseas Service Bars for periods covering 7,
April 1942 to 14, May 1943.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary
Marjorie Sheffield of Brownwood, a son, Philip
Sheffield and wife Janice G. of Brownwood;
daughters, Shirlie Rust and husband Johnny E. of
Rhome, Tx, and JoAnn Marshall and husband
Richard A. of Carlsbad, N.M.; 11 Grandchildren;
13 Great Grandchildren; and a sister-in-law,
Avis Sheffield.
He was preceded in death by a son, Steven Curtis
Sheffield in 1961; his parents; four brothers;
and three sisters.
Memorials may be made to the Abilene-West Texas
Rehabilitation Center.
Condolences may be made to the family at
www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com
Davis Morris Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
MRS. MARSHALL
‘ IRENE’ CRAWFORD 86 YEARS
5/13/2010
Irene Crawford, 86 years of age
passed away May 12, 2010 in Big Spring, Texas.
Irene was born, March 9, 1924 in Tennessee to:
Alvin and Elberta Reno. She was married to
Marshall Crawford in Galveston, Texas on July
24, 1944. She was a member of The Church of
Christ, Longtime resident of Big Spring, and is
survived by her loving husband; Marshall, one
daughter; Jackie Phillips of Round Rock, Texas,
one sister; Ersie Mae, two brothers; J. E, Reno,
and Hansel Reno, all of Tennessee, 7
grandchildren; Kelli Norwich, Kyle Phillips,
Ashley Phillips, Dawn Satterwhite, Brandon
Satterwhite, Brandi Crawford, Greg Crawford, Jr.
and 8 great grandchildren. One daughter, one
son, and three brothers preceded her in death.
Services will be Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2:00
P. M. at the Walker Funeral Home Chapel and
interment will follow at the Brown Ranch
Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral
Home of Coleman.
Vernon Hawkins age 85 of Santa Anna
5/13/2010
Vernon
Hawkins age 85 of Santa Anna, Texas passed
from this life on Monday, May 10, 2010 at
4:04 pm at the Abilene Regional Medical
Center in Abilene.
Services
will be Friday at 11:00 am at Henderson
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Moore
officiating. Interment will follow at
the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction
of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.
He was born
October 27, 1924 in Parks, Arkansas to the
late Esker and Margie Thompson Hawkins.
Vernon was raised in Parks, Arkansas where
he graduated from High School. He
continued his education and received his
master degree from George Peabody
University. In 1947 Vernon married
Dorothy Smith in Houston and they celebrated
fifty nine years of marriage. Dorothy
preceded him in death in 2006.
Vernon has
been a resident of Santa Anna since 2007
moving here from Timpson, Texas and was a
member of the Baptist Church. He was
superintendent of the Gary ISD until his
retirement.
Buddy Caddell
age 73 of Coleman
5/13/2010
Buddy Caddell age
73 of Coleman, Texas passed from this life on
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Coleman
County Medical Center in Coleman.
Services will be Friday at 2:00 pm at the Santa
Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Sam Wilson
officiating. Interment will follow under the
direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.
He was born June 28, 1936 in Crowell, Texas to
the late Walter Ferris and Opal Rutherford
Caddell. Buddy was raised in Crowell where he
graduated from Crowell High School and received
a degree from Sul Ross College. He was an Army
veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. On
November 22, 1958 Buddy married Shirley Cullins
in Alpine, Texas and they have celebrated fifty
one years of marriage. He has been a resident of
Coleman since 2002 moving here from Rockport
where he was an independent insurance agent
retiring in 2002. Buddy was a member of the
Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS
Wife – Shirley Caddell of Coleman, Texas
Son - Buddy ‘Bud’ Caddell, II of Austin, Texas
2 Sisters – Elba Joyce Tibbs of Clovis,
California
Linda Rogers of Seymour, Texas
Brother – Billy & wife Pat Caddell of Clyde,
Texas
Mother-in-law – Mary Lee Cullins of Brownwood,
Texas
Buddy was preceded in death by
Son – Kenneth R. Caddell & Brother – Walter
Caddell
Irene
Crawford, 86, of Big Spring
5/12/2010
MRS. MARSHALL ‘ IRENE’ CRAWFORD
86 YEARS OF PASSED AWAY MAY 12, 2010 IN BIG
SPRINGS, TEXAS. IRENE WAS BORN MARCH 3, 1924 IN
TENNESSE TO THE PARENTS - MR. ALVIN AND ELBERTA
RENO. SHE WAS MARRIED TO MR. MARSHALL CREWFORD
IN GALVESTON, TEXAS JUNE 24, 1944. AND WAS A
MEMBER OF THE CHRUCH OF CHRIST, LONGTIME
RESIDENT OF BIG SPRINGS, AND IS SURVIVED BY HER
LOVING HUSBAND; MARSHALL, ONE DAUGHTER MRS.
JACKIE PHILLIPS OF ROUNDROCK, TEXAS AND ONE
SISTER – ERSIE MAE AND TWO BROTHER J. E. RENO
AND HANSEL RENO ALL OF TENNESSE. 7 GRANDCHILDREN
KELLI NORWICH – KYLE PHILLIPS – ASHELY PHILLIPS
– DAWN SATTERWHITE – BRANDON SATTERWHITE –
BRANDI CRAWFORD – GREG CRAWFORD JR. AND 2 GREAT
GRANDCHILDREN One daughter and one son and three
brothers have preceded her in death.
SERVICES SATURADAY MAY 15, 2010 - 2:00 P.M. AT
THE WALKER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL AND THE INTERMENT
WILL FOLLOW AT THE BROWN RANCH CEMETERY UNDER
DIRECTION OF WALKER FUNERAL HOME OF COLEMAN.
David
Jackson of Coleman, Texas
5/12/2010
David Jackson of Coleman, Texas entered into
eternal rest on Monday, May 10, 2010 at Coleman
Healthcare Center, after a long battle against
cancer. He was born in Elgin, Texas on August 8,
1922 to the late Andrew and Addie Jackson. David
worked for the Santa Fe Railroad and Mrs. McCord
of Coleman for many years. He was also employed
by the City of Coleman where he later retired.
He was a member of True Vine Baptist Church, in
Coleman. David loved sitting on his front porch
and watching all of his cats play, especially
his favorite cat Tom Tom. He also loved fishing
and going to his grandchildren sporting events.
His memory will forever be cherished by his
seven children, Ernest Jackson (Demetria),
Cherry Ann Jackson, Allen Jackson, Allene Jones
(Elbert), Dwight Holloway (Carrie), Darrell
Warrick (Jean) and Mark Jackson (Jamie). He is
also survived by one brother Jerry Jackson, and
numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, friends and extended family
members. David was preceded in death by his wife
Blanch Jackson and survived by her children Jo
Alice Payne, Joy Payne, Emmit Payne (Mary),
Charles Payne (Linda), and Jo McCary (Faye). He
was preceded in death by his long time companion
Annette Warrick and survived by her children. He
was also preceded in death by a sister Florence
Young, and brothers Andrew Jackson, Clyde
Jackson, Lorenzo Jackson, Noel Jackson, and
Johnnie Jackson.
Family visitation will be at 10am Saturday, May
15, 2010 at First United Methodist Church (500
W. Liveoak St.). Service will follow at 11am
under the direction of Baker-Kirk Mortuary, with
Pastor Jerry Jordan officiating. Interment will
follow the service at the Coleman City Cemetery.
Jennie M.
Henderson
5/12/2010
Jennie M.
Henderson passed peacefully Friday, May 7, 2010
at her residence in Midland.
Services were Monday, May 10, 2010 at 11:00 am
at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary
Redwine officiating. Interment followed at
Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. Arrangements
under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home of
Midland.
Jennie was born May 12, 1924 in Texarkana, Texas
to the late Thoms L. and Era Marie Vandiver
Hilburn. She was raised in the Texarkana area
where she attended schools. On October 14, 1949
Jennie married Clay Marcus Henderson in Hobbs,
New Mexico and they celebrated thirty nine years
of marriage. Clay preceded her in death in 1988.
Jennie was a former resident of Coleman County
and had lived in Midland since the 1960’s.She
was a member of the Baptist Church a homemaker
and Licensed Vocational Nurse.
SURVIORS
Son – Mark and wife Debbie Henderson of
Rockwall, Texas
Son Steve & wife Kathy Henderson of Dubai, Saudi
Arabia
Daughter – Bonnie Lambert of Midland, Texas
Son – Phillip Henderson of Midland, Texas
Sister – Bonnie Palmer of Sweetwater. Texas
Brother – James Hilburn of Dallas, Texas
2 Brothers-in-law – Ray Henderson of San Angelo,
Texas
Fred Henderson of Odessa, Texas
4 Sisters-in-law – Leona Henderson of Trickham,
Texas
Wanda Johnson of Odessa, Texas
Betty Henderson of Midland, Texas
Jeanne Henderson of Odessa, Texas
10 Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
David
H. Puckett, 66, of Clifton
5/12/2010
Mr. David H. Puckett, 66, of Clifton, passed
away May 12, 2010 in Clifton. Graveside services
will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the
Gouldbusk Cemetery Pavilion with Brother Doyle
Fehler officiating. Interment will follow under
the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.
He was born May 19, 1943 in Gouldbusk, Texas,
the son of the late Hershel and Edna Puckett. He
married Miss Lucille Quinn in Arvin, California
on July 30, 1966 and she preceded him in death
in 2009.
Survivors include two sisters, Ruby C. Wynn of
Crowley and Dorothy Ella Meador of Abilene.
Vernon
Hawkins age 86 of Santa Anna
5/12/2010
Vernon Hawkins age 86 of Santa
Anna, Texas passed from this life on Monday, May
10, 2010 at 4:04 pm at the Abilene Regional
MedicalCenter in Abilene.
Services are pending with Henderson Funeral Home
of Santa Anna.
Buddy
Caddell age 73 of Coleman
5/12/2010
Buddy Caddell age
73 of Coleman, Texas passed from this life on
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Coleman
County Medical Center in Coleman.
Services are pending with Henderson Funeral Home
of Coleman.
Brenda
Lynn Brown, 42
5/12/2010
Brenda
Lynn Brown, 42,formerly of Rising Star passed
away Sunday May 9, 2010 in Newport TN.
Brenda was born October 9, 1967 to Thomas Edward
Brown and Neva Ann Cornett Brown in Houston, TX.
Brenda graduated from Rising Star High School in
1986. She also attended schools in Santa Anna &
Coleman. The past 20 years she has lived in
Monticello, AR and Newport TN.
She is preceded in death by her mother and
grandparents Elmer & Mabel Cornett of Rising
Star and William & Mary Brown of Dallas, TX
Brenda is survived by her father, Thomas Brown
of Monticello, AR, 4 sisters, Wanda & husband
Tim Chapman of Monticello, AR, Sandy Craig of
Monticello, AR, Rhonda and husband Jody
Brusenhan of Beaumont, TX, Melissa (Lisa) Brown
of The Colony, TX and 2 brothers, Robby and wife
Karen Brown of The Colony, TX and Jerry and wife
Judy Brown of Monticello, AR. She is also
survived by her boyfriend, James Sisk and his
two sons whom she loved as her own, Dakota &
Tyler of Newport, TN, several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews & cousins and friends.
A memorial will be held Sunday, May 16 at Rising
Star First Baptist Church, Rising Star, TX at
3:30 p.m to be officiated by Bro. Ed Etheridge
of Carrollton, TX.
Juanita Gail
Chambers Edington, 88, of Burkett
5/12/2010
Juanita
Gail Chambers Edington, 88, of Burkett, died
Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Funeral services will be
2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Stevens
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the
Burkett Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens
Funeral Home.
Juanita Gail Chambers Edington was born February
5, 1922 in Burkett, the daughter of Walter R.
Chambers and Lela Murriel DeBusk Chambers. She
grew up in Burkett and graduated from Burkett
High School in 1938. She married Charlie Howard
Edington on July 16, 1938 in Brownwood. He
preceded her in death on October 27, 2007. She
was a life-long resident of Burkett, a wonderful
homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother
and was a member of Trinity United Methodist
Church in Coleman
Survivor include one daughter and son-in-law,
Nancy Valeta and Jimmy Brown of Cross Plains;
one brother and sister-in-law, Harold Glen and
Billie Chambers of Bedford; two sisters, Aleta
Coleman of Brownwood, Olene Johnson of
Goldthwaite; one daughter-in-law, Linda Edington
of Burkett; four grandchildren, Chris Brown and
family of Southlake, Jody Brown and family of
Plano, Howard Edington and family of Burkett,
Toni Hart and family of Eastland; eight
great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild
and several nieces and nephews.
Family visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Stevens Funeral
Home.
Memorials may be sent to Trinity United
Methodist Church, 1609 South Concho, Coleman,
Texas 76834.
Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
Archie
Nettles, 83, of Coleman
5/11/2010
Archie Nettles, 83, of Coleman,
died Monday, May 10, 2010 at an Abilene
hospital. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 15 at the Elm Street Church of
Christ with Adam Comeaux officiating and
assisted by Sam Wilson. Burial will follow in
Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of
Stevens Funeral Home.
Archie Nettles was born March 3, 1927 in
Shreveport, Louisiana, the son of William Graves
Nettles and Zelma Moorman Nettles Tate. He grew
up in Coleman and attended school here. On
August 30, 1949 he married Lela Metts in
Coleman. Archie was a carpet layer for Marrs
Furniture and also worked at the Ice House on
Concho Street. He served as Animal Control
Officer for the City of Coleman and later was a
barber, owning and operating Archie's Barber
Shop. He was proud to serve as a Reserve Police
Officer and as a member of the Sky Warn Team for
Coleman. He was a member of Elm Street Church of
Christ where he was head of the Benevolence
Ministry and was a greeter.
Survivors include his wife, Lela Nettles of
Coleman; two daughters, Beverly Gee of Coleman
and Kathryn Payne of Carrollton; two
grandchildren, Christy Hutchinson and husband
Greg of San Antonio, Mark Payne and wife Brandy
of Carrollton; three great-grandchildren,
Rebecca, Hannah, and Leah Hutchinson; an aunt,
Chloe Crumpton of Ringgold, Louisiana; numerous
cousins including Willard and wife Mae Crumpton
of Ringgold, Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Graves
Nettles and a great-granddaughter, Danielle
Hutchinson.
Memorials may be made to Elm Street Church of
Christ or JOY Station, P. O. Box 998, Coleman,
Texas 76834.
Family visitation will be held Friday from 6:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home,
400 W. Pecan, Coleman, Texas 76834.
Please sign his on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Leola
"Cricket" Wisener Wilson, 73, of Coleman
5/10/2010
Leola "Cricket"
Wisener Wilson, 73, of Coleman, died Monday, May
10, 2010 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home. Memorial
Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12
at Glen Cove Cemetery with Rev. Loyd Hopper
officiating. Services are under the direction of
Stevens Funeral Home.
Leola was born July 29, 1936 in Coleman, a
daughter of Richard Parmley Wisener and Essie
Lea Davis Wisener. She grew up and attended
school in Coleman. For over 20 years she worked
as a seamstress at Jinright Sewing Factory in
Coleman. She was Baptist.
Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Rusk and
husband Bill of Cushing, OK, Cherie Wrobel of
Winters; brother, Richard Wisener of Coleman;
five grandchildren, Robert Dale Rankin and wife
Tina of Coleman, Ronnie Lynn Turk and wife
Kristian of Oklahoma City, OK, Ashley Cherie
Villegas and Shaly Villegas both of Abilene and
Keely Wrobel of Winters; five
great-grandchildren, Ryan Lee Rankin of Coleman,
Koby Lynn Turk of Oklahoma City, OK, Blaze
Garrett, Stetson Manksey and Kyler Villegas all
of Abilene; special friends, Renell Ewing and
Leland Minica.
She was preceded in death by a great-grandchild;
two brothers, Wayne and Dale Wisener; one
sister, Nita Norris Hubbard; two nieces, Diane
Wisener Coats, Patty Wisener
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big
Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605 or
Holiday Hill Nursing Home, 245 SH 153, Coleman,
Texas 76834.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Mrs.
Mickie Josephine Orr, age 69
5/10/2010
Mrs. Mickie
Josephine Orr, age 69 passed away on Sunday, May
9, 2010 in Brownwood. Mickie was born August 30,
1940 in Coleman to the late Arthur Frank Orr and
Octavia Dobbins Orr. She was a teacher for more
than 30 years. Mickie is survived by 1 daughter;
Holly Norris of Coleman, 2 sons and daughter in
laws; Cody & Molly Norris, and Cameron & Brooke
Norris all of Coleman, 1 sister and brother in
law; Nancy & Charles Barnes of Cross Plains, 2
brothers and sisters in law; Frank & Ginger Orr
of Arlington, Bobby & Casey Orr of Georgia, 6
grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and
friends. Services will be Tuesday, May 11, 2010
at 2:00 P.M. at the Coleman City Cemetery
Pavilion with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating.
Interment will follow under the direction of
Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.
Mary Hazel
Jones, age 80, of Granbury
5/3/2010
Mrs. Mary Hazel Jones, age 80, of
Granbury passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Hazel was born November 19, 1929 to Ed and Etta
Downs. Hazel is survived by 1 daughter; Margetta
Morgan of Aledo, Texas, 2 sons and daughters in
law; Terry & Janie Jones of Granbury, Larry &
Patricia Jones of Corsicana, 6 Grandchildren and
3 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 9:00 until 10:00
A.M. at Walker Funeral Home. Service will be
Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 11:00 A. M. in the
Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Patrick
Bennett officiating, Interment service will
follow at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion.
Thomas
James Deal, age 72, of Junction
5/1/2010
Thomas
James Deal, age 72, of Junction, died Wednesday,
April 28, 2010 in Junction. Mr. Deal was born in
Santa Anna, Texas on March 15, 1938 to Nettie
Richardson Deal & William Forrest Deal. Tommy
grew up in the country participating in 4H & FFA
activities. He attended primary school in a two
room school house and high school at Mozelle
High in Fisk, Texas. He was active in all sports
in school and served as class president in his
senior year as well as class favorite. He was
one of 14 students to graduate from Mozelle in
1956.
After high school Tommy attended business
college in Abilene, and soon thereafter went to
work for Hollywood Door Company in Ft. Worth.
Mr. Deal served in the Texas Army National
Guard, including tours of duty with the Army’s
49th Armored Division in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO,
Ft. Knox, KY and Ft. Polk, LA during the Cuban
Missile Crisis.
Tommy met Judy Kelley on a blind date in 1960 in
Ft. Worth, and following completion of Tommy’s
military service they were married in Matthew’s
Memorial Methodist Church in Ft. Worth in
November of 1962. Mr. Deal had been raised in
the Baptist Church and joined the Methodist
Church when he and Judy were married. He served
as a Trustee, Sunday School President, and on
many committees and offices at both FUMC in
Mesquite and FUMC in Junction. In 1966 Thomas
was recruited by Overhead Door Company and
served as General Manager of the Texas Division
until 1997.
Active in community affairs, Thomas was a member
of Equest of Wylie, Texas. Habitat for Humanity
in Dallas and Rebuilding Junction. Gardening and
landscaping was a passion for Tommy and he was
honored with a city landscape award for his
beautiful lawn in Mesquite. He was also an
animal lover and enjoyed raising horses and Boer
goats. Tommy collected Old West memorabilia &
western art. He was an avid reader of Western
literature and had a large collection of novels
by his favorite author, Elmer Kelton.
Mr. Deal is survived by his wife Judith Janet
Kelley Deal; daughters Theresa Cawthon & husband
Morgan, and Courtney Hogan & husband Shane;
brother Billy Jack Deal; sister Dorris Childers
and five grandchildren
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, May
2, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in
Junction. Graveside services will be held at
2:00 pm Monday, May 3, 2010 at Grove Hill
Cemetery in Dallas. Arrangements are under the
direction of Graham Funeral Home in Junction
(326) 446-3076
Walter
Wayland Gordon, age 87
5/1/2010
Mr. Walter
Wayland Gordon, age 87, passed away Friday,
April 30, 2010. Wayland was born in Coleman,
Texas on September 15, 1922 to Walter S. Gordon
and Mary E. Wilson Gordon. He was a WWII Veteran
of the U. S. Army Air Corps; Wayland married
Mary Kah Markland on August 10, 1946 in Coleman.
He was a Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, &
Great Grandfather.
He is survived by
a daughter and son in law: Gwenda Kah & Rick
Aber of Forney, a son and his fiancé; Mark
Gordon and Letha Rice of Brownwood, 2 sisters
and brother in law; Wineford & Jess Rhoden of
Burnet, Texas, and Gwen Scott of Delaware, 8
Grandchildren; Jason Smith & Wife Julie of
Forney, Sean Gordon & wife Johanna of Brownwood,
Shea Walker & husband Collin of Coleman, Robyn
Trantham & husband Scott of McKinney, Bryan Aber
of Waxahachie Sara Kah Hausen & husband Chris of
Austin, Bradford Smith & wife Felicia, and Robin
Rice of Brooksmith; and 8 great grandchildren;
Ryan Walker, Gage and Gunner Gordon, Noah Smith,
Wyatt Smith, Mallory, Olivia, & Josh Trantham.
He was preceded in death by both parents, and
his Beloved wife Mary Kah.
Visitation will
be Sunday, May 2, 2010 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.
M. at Walker Funeral Home of Coleman. Funeral
Service will be Monday, May 3, 2010 at 10:00 A.
M. The Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev.
Lynn Rice officiating. Interment will follow
under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of
Coleman.
Ida Lee
Jackson age 89 of San Antonio
4/29/2010
Ida Lee Jackson
age 89 of San Antonio, Texas passed from this
life on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 5:50 am at
the Paramount Nursing & Rehab Center.
Services will be Saturday at 11:00 am at the
Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Arthur
Switzer officiating. Interment will follow at
the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of
Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.
She was born February 24, 1921 in Valley View,
Texas to the late Arthur E. and Maggie M. Baird
Switzer. Ida Lee was raised in Coleman County
where she attended the Leaday Schools. On April
7, 1940 she married Otis Daymond Jackson in
Santa Anna and they celebrated fifty seven years
of marriage. Daymond preceded her in death in
1998. Ida Lee was a former resident of Santa
Anna & Coleman and had been a resident of San
Antonio since 2002. She was a member of the
Baptist Church, a homemaker and retired from
Holiday Hill Nursing Home in 1995 where she had
worked as a nurses aide.
SURVIVORS
Daughter – Geneva & husband Harry Anderson of
San Antonio, Texas
Son – Clayton & wife Carolyn Jackson of Midland,
Texas
Daughter-in-law – Mary Jackson of Meadowlakes,
Texas
2 Sisters – Nell Yancy of Santa Fe, Texas
Jane Lovelady of San Marcos, Texas
3 Brothers – Edmond Switzer of Alvin, Texas
Ray Switzer of Bangs, Texas
Otis Switzer of Santa Fe, Texas
8 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
A number of nieces and nephews
Ida Lee was preceded in death by
Daughter – Mary Janette Jackson
Son – Dayton Jackson
2 Sisters – Marie Stephens & Greta Kline
2 Brothers – A. J. Switzer & Thomas Switzer
Henderson Funeral Homes
P O Box 609, Santa Anna, TX 76878
325/348-3131
FAX 325/625-2122
Leonard Leslie
Paulk, 69, of Lake Coleman
4/28/2010
Lake Coleman –
Leonard Leslie Paulk, 69, of Lake Coleman died
Monday at an Abilene Hospital. Funeral Services
will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Bailey-Howard
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jonathan Owen
officiating. Burial will follow in the Clyde
Cemetery under the direction of Bailey-Howard
Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from
1:00 p.m. till the time of service at the
funeral home.
Mr. Paulk was born January 4, 1941 in Sweetwater
to Wade J. and Lois (Rogers) Paulk. He attended
school in Saginaw. He married Shirley Thompson
in Acuna, Mexico on June 24, 1967. They moved to
Lake Coleman from Denison in 1975. He was a
Plumber for 47 years at Abilene Plumbing and
Heating. Mr. Paulk was a member of the Baptist
Church.
Mr. Paulk is survived by Shirley Paulk of Lake
Coleman; one son, Mike of Albany; three
daughters, Kathy Owen and husband Jonathan of
Abilene, Sharon Paulk Johns and husband Charles
of Lower Lake California, and Barbara Paulk
Witterman of Sheridan, Oregon; eleven
grandchildren including Lauren and Josh Owen of
Abilene; one step son, Kevin Ramsey of New
Orleans; two brothers, Billy Joe Paulk of Canyon
and Roy Gene Paulk of Amarillo; two sisters,
Katherine Blackford of Virginia and Margaret
Peters of Abilene and sixteen great
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, J.W.
Paulk and Eddie Paulk. Online condolences may be
made at www.baileyhowardfuner-alhome.com
Evelyn Gail Dillingham, 68, of Santa Anna
4/25/2010
SANTA
ANNA - Evelyn Gail Dillingham, 68, of Santa
Anna, died Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Coleman
County Medical Center. Funeral services will be
2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at First
United Methodist Church in Santa Anna, with Rev.
Roger Matthews officiating. Burial will be in
the Santa Anna Cemetery, under the direction of
Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.
Evelyn Gail Dillingham was born October 23, 1941
in Santa Anna, the daughter of Roger William
Matthews and Ethel Rose Jackson Matthews. She
grew up in Santa Anna and graduated from Santa
Anna High School. She lived in Fort Worth and
Austin, returning to Santa Anna in 1985. She
married Jack Dillingham on November 16, 1986 in
Santa Anna. She worked as an insurance agent,
was a hairdresser, was a caregiver to family and
many friends and was a member of the Assembly of
God Church in Santa Anna.
Survivors include
her husband, Jack Dillingham of Santa Anna; her
daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Kay and Charles
Longly of Fort Worth;
her step-daughter, Audra Paty and husband, Brad
of Ovala; her brother, Truman Matthews
and wife, Bess, of Burkett; three sisters,
Janette Brock of Santa Anna, Billie Ruth
Woods and husband, Bill, of Granbury, Shirley
Leach of Azle; brother-in-law and sister-in-law,
John and Diann Dillingham of Coleman; two
grandchildren, Erica Shea Guynes of Fort Worth,
Garrett Payton Guynes of Snyder; one
step-grandson, Braedyn Paty of Ovala;
one great-granddaughter, Faith Rae Guynes of
Fort Worth and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by seven brothers and
sisters, Roger, Margaret, Mavis, Marie, Dwayne
and twins, Myrtle and Myrtie and grandson,
Tárell Nathaniel Guynes.
Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 at Stevens Funeral
Home, Coleman.
Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
Bill Spencer
age 54 of Ft Worth
4/23/2010
Bill Spencer age 54 of Ft Worth
passed from this life on Wednesday, April 21,
2010 at the John L. West Hospice Center.
Services will be Friday at 12:00 noon at Santa
Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Kathy Monroe
officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Anna
Cemetery under the direction of Henderson
Funeral Home of Santa Anna.
He was born John William Spencer on July 31,
1955 in Spokane, Washington to the late William
C. and Wilma Jeannette Mills Spencer. Bill was
raised in Abilene where he completed his
education. He was a longtime resident of Ft
Worth and a member of the Methodist Church and
employed in food service.
SURVIVORS
Brother – Tom & wife Cheryl Spencer of Ft Worth,
Texas
2 Nephews – Clay Spencer of Palo Alto,
California
Kyle Spencer of Austin, Texas
Aunt – Mary White of Midland, Texas
Local Cousin – Orabeth McIver of Santa Anna,
Texas
Cousins – Nancy Simmons of Midland, Texas
Jan Vessell of Houston, Texas
Henderson Funeral Homes
P O Box 903 Coleman, TX 76834
325/625-2121
325/625-2122 Fax
Payne
Henderson, Jr. age 86 of Santa Anna
4/19/2010
Payne Henderson,
Jr. age 86 of Santa Anna, Texas passed from this
life on April 19, 2010 at 4:41 pm at the Bangs
Nursing Home.
Services will be Monday at 2:00 pm at the
Coleman Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Kermit
Sorrells officiating. Interment will follow at
Coleman Cemetery under the direction of
Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. The family
will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 till 4:00
pm at Henderson Funeral Home.
Payne was born on August 12, 1923 in Santa Anna
to the late Payne Henderson, Sr. and Zuda Jane
Oldham Henderson. He was raised in Coleman
County attended the Mayo Community School and
Santa Anna Schools. On June 5, 1943 Payne
married Odell Lee in Santa Anna and they
celebrated forty nine years of marriage. Odell
preceded him in death in 1992. In January of
1994 he married Lillian Wallace in Santa Anna.
Payne was a lifetime resident of Coleman County
where he was a member of the Northside Baptist
Church of Santa Anna and the Santa Anna Mountain
Masonic Lodge. Payne was a stockfarmer.
SURVIVORS
Wife – Lillian Henderson of Bangs, Texas
Daughter – Gloria Jane & husband James Harrison
of Midland, Texas
Son – Billy and wife Barbara Henderson of Bangs,
Texas
Sister – Doris Jane & husband Charles Bell of
San Angelo, Texas
5 Grandchildren
16 Great Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Henderson Funeral Homes
P O Box 609, Santa Anna, TX 76878
325/348-3131
FAX 325/625-2122
Ruby Grace Caldwell Johnson
4/15/2010
Surrounded by her
family Ruby Grace Caldwell Johnson of Early went
to be with her Lord and Savior on April 14,
2010. She was born to Sam Hardin Caldwell and
Clara Flippo Caldwell at Beaty, Texas on March
22, 1936. She was a Southern Baptist and a
loving caring mother, grandmother and wife. She
was married to Marion Johnson on June 20, 1961
at Brownwood, Texas.
Ruby is survived by her husband of almost 49
years and two sons Kenneth Johnson of Bangs and
his fiance Janie of Abilene; William Johnson and
wife Brenda of Brownwood; and the joy her her
life her granddaughter Grace Johnson of
Brownwood. She is also survived by four step
grandchildren Jennifer, Ben, Lindsey and Garrett
Woods all of Brownwood and one step great
grandson Ethan Woods of Brownwood; one sister
Lois Moore of Brownwood, one brother Alvin
Caldwell and wife Bess of Abilene, a
brother-in-law Gordon Dixon of Euless. She was
preceded in death by her parents, six brothers
Gerald, George, R.C., Charlie, Bobby and Frank
Caldwell and by four sisters Vera Adams,
Lorraine Purcell, Thelma Dixon and Lucille
Connally.
Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday,
April 17, 2010 at the Heartland Funeral Home
Chapel with Bro. Ruben Packer officiating.
Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends 6:30 – 7:30 P.M.
Friday at the funeral homes.
Friends are invited to sign the guest book at
www.heartlandfuneralhome.net
Heartland Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Jeanie Thompson Guerrero, age 52, of Coleman
4/14/2010
Jeanie Thompson
Guerrero, age 52, of Coleman, died Tuesday,
April 13, 2010 at Abilene Regional Medical
Center. Funeral service will be held 11:00
a.m. Saturday, April 17 in Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will follow in the Coleman
City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens
Funeral Home.
She was born Jeanie
Thompson on March 22, 1958 in Coleman, Texas, a
daughter of David and Ruby Day Thompson.
She grew up in Coleman and graduated from
Coleman High School in 1976. Jeanie was
preceded in death by her long-time companion
Jesse Guerra on May 7, 1998. She was the
Dietary Director at the Coleman County Medical
Center.
Survivors include
one son, Ron Thompson and fiancee' Tina Elom of
Abilene; two grandchildren, Timothy Trey
Thompson and Tristen Lee Thompson; four
brothers, Rex Thompson of Coleman, David
Thompson of Brownwood, Danny Thompson of Coleman
and Michael Thompson of Kermit; one sister,
Cindy Watson of Coleman; five nephews and five
nieces.
She was also
preceded in death by her parents.
Lurline Edith Claverie "Dixie" Duncan-Sellers
4/14/2010
(January 26, 1923 - April 7, 2010)
Dixie
Duncan-Sellers, of Zachary, Louisiana, is survived
by her husband, Calvin Sellers; daughters, Gail L.
Duncan and Debbie J. Rader; granddaughter, Kacy; and
great-grandson, Zachary.
Visiting was at St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church, Zachary, on Monday, April 12, from 5 p.m. to
8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary. Visiting resumed at
the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until Mass at 10
a.m., conducted by the Rev. Jeffery Bayhi and
assisted by the Rev. Joe Carlo. Services were under
the direction of Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary,
Louisiana.
There will be a graveside service committal service
at Coleman City Cemetery, Coleman, Texas, on Friday,
April 16, at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. Romanus
Akamike. Services are under the direction of Stevens
Funeral Home, Coleman, Texas.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church, 4727 McHugh Dr., Zachary,
Louisiana 70791.
Mr. Ronald McWhirter age 73
4/13/2010
Mr. Ronald McWhirter age 73 passed away on Monday,
April 12, 2010 at Coleman Healthcare Center. Ronald
was born January 11, 1937 in Coleman to the late
Sherman Hicks McWhirter and the late Lois Vivian
Ford McWhirter. He married Loretta Thomas on October
15, 1960, she preceded him in death in 1988.
Survivors include 4 daughters and sons in law;
Vivian McWhirter of Hobbs, New Mexico, Robert &
Donna Smolinski of McGregor, Amanda & Eric Straach
of Coleman and Edna McWhirter of Coleman, 2 sons and
daughters in law; Ronald & Traci McWhirter of Hobbs,
Sherman & Sandy McWhirter of Coleman, 2 sisters and
brother in law; James & Garnalee Marshall of Santa
Anna, and Edna Thomas of Coleman, 16 grandchildren,
1 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and
many friends. A Memorial Service will be held at
10:00 A.M. Monday April 19, 2010 in the Walker
Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jeff Moore
officiating.
Taylor Murphy Stephenson
4/12/2010
Services for Taylor Murphy Stephenson, 24, of Tyler,
will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 10:00
AM at Lanes Chapel United Methodist Church with Bro.
Lou Thomas and Bro. Jason Thomas officiating.
Burial
will follow at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under
the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.
Taylor passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010 in
Tyler.
He was born June 24, 1985 in Abilene to Krista and
Steve Stephenson.
Taylor grew up in Tyler graduating from Robert E.
Lee High School in 2004. He attended Southern
Methodist University where he was a member of Sigma
Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Taylor was currently
working at Wagner Cadillac as Internet Sales
Manager.
Taylor was a loving son, brother, grandson and
friend. We will miss him dearly. He loved the Lord
with all his heart. His zeal for Him was contagious.
Taylor was preceded in death by his grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy White and Mrs. Joy
Stephenson.
He is survived by his loving family including his
parents, Krista and Steve Stephenson of Tyler;
brother Trent Stephenson and wife Nicole of Dallas;
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stephenson of
Abilene; aunts, Abbey Bates and husband Bater of
Dallas, Lindi Armstrong and husband Danny of
Coleman, Ami Sides and husband Monte of Mission; and
numerous cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be Austin Buerge, Travis Dunn,
Robbie Peltier, Cune Pena, Jim Usrey, Adam
Walterschied, and Jeff Waskowiak.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mason Bates, Josh Hill,
Drew Miller and Jesse Moore.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14,
2010 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM, 1 hour prior to the
service at Lanes Chapel United Methodist Church,
8720 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, Texas 75703.
Memorials in honor of Taylor Stephenson may be given
to Lanes Chapel UMC “Building Fund”, 8720 Old
Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, Texas 75703 or to The
Twelve Spot Ministry, 1400 Vanderbilt, Tyler, Texas
75703.
For more information or to express condolences,
visit www.stewartfamilyfuneral.com.
Mr. J. L. Crump,
age 84 of Clyde, formerly of Coleman
4/12/2010
Mr. J. L. Crump Jr., age 84 of Clyde, formerly of
Coleman, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 in
Hendrick Hospital in Abilene. Mr. Crump “Snooks” was
born July 3, 1925 in Coleman to John Lafayette Crump
and Hattie May Wheeler Crump. “Snooks” loved playing
the guitar and tennis, he was loved by all who knew
him. On January 27, 1951 he married Nelma “Tee”
O’Shields in Coleman. He worked until retirement as
a meter reader for the City of Coleman. “Snooks” was
a member of Central Baptist Church. He is survived
by 1 daughter and son in law; Susan Annette and
Dwayne Justice of Abilene, 1 son and daughter in
law; Tommy Don and Debora Crump of Clyde, 5
grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, numerous
other family and friends. Mr. Crump was preceded in
death by his loving wife “Tee”, his parents, 2
brothers; Jack and Bud. Visitation will be Thursday,
April 15, 2010 from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Walker
Funeral Home. Service will be Friday, April 16, 2010
at 2:00 P. M. at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion
with Bro. David Humber of Texas Avenue Baptist
Church officiating. Interment will follow in the
Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker
Funeral Home.
Julia Sanchez, 65, of Winters
4/11/2010
Julia Sanchez, 65, of Winters, died Saturday, April
10, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services will be
11:00 a.m. Monday, April 12, 2010 at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Coleman with Father Romanus
Akimike officiating. Burial will follow in the Glen
Cove Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens
Funeral Home.
Julia Sanchez was born August 17, 1944 in Eden,
Texas, the daughter of Buddy Joe Morales and Blasa
Rodriguez Morales. She grew up in and attended
school in Coleman. She married Jose Guadalupe
Sanchez on November 17, 1963. They made their home
in Winters, where she worked as a nurse aide at
Senior Citizens Nursing Home and Our House Assisted
Living Center and was a member of Mt. Carmel
Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jose Guadalupe
Sanchez of Winters; her children, Yolanda Loya and
husband, Blas, of Abilene, Jose Migel Sanchez and
wife, Rachelle, of Ballinger, Norma Sanchez and
Fernando Jimenez of Coleman, Monica Sanchez of
Winters, Seslila Lugo and husband, Tomas, of
McKinney, Jesus Sanchez and wife, Leticia, of
Abilene, Presiliano Sanchez and wife, Presilia, of
Abilene, Esmeralda Sanchez of San Diego, California;
her brothers and sisters, Jose Morales, Jr. and
wife, Alice, of Coleman, Maria Torres of San Angelo,
Alice Estrada and husband, Felipe, of Bronte, George
Morales and wife, Katherine, of Lubbock, Johnny
Morales and wife, Sylvia, of Denver City, Angie
Felipe and husband, Manuel, of Coleman; 21
grandchildren, Raquel, DeLise, Angel, Adan, Anthony,
Albert, Hannah, Tomas, Francisca, Victoria, Andrew,
Makalia, Norah, Ethan, Bryan, Alexis, Laura, Heath,
Shelby, Gabriella, Eleeana; three great
grandchildren, Lucien, Makari, Amelia and numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one
daughter, Nora M. Calvillo; one sister, Carolina
Luera, one brother, Paul Morales and one grandson,
Elton J. Garcia, Jr.
Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2010 at
Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with visitation
following.
Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
Theresa
Edington age 61 of Coleman
4/9/2010
Theresa
Edington age 61 of Coleman,
Texas passed from this life on Thursday, April
8, 2010 at 4:15 pm at Baylor Medical Center in
Dallas.
Services will
be Saturday at 2:00 pm at First United Methodist
Church with Rev. Mike Kerzee officiating
directed by Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.
Visitation will immediately follow the services
at the Fellowship Hall. Interment will be
at the Coleman City Cemetery.
Theresa was born September 19, 1948 in Coleman,
Texas, her parents were the late Ima Jean Bowen
Henderson and Dr. James B. Henderson. She
was raised in Coleman where she graduated from
Coleman High School in 1967 and continued her
education graduating from Southwest Texas State
in 1970. On August 22, 1970 Theresa
married Robert Michael Edington in Coleman and
they celebrated thirty nine years of marriage.
She was a lifetime resident of Coleman where she
was a member of the First United Methodist
Church and was a teacher with Coleman.
SURVIVORS
Husband – Dr.
Mike Edington of Coleman, Texas
Daughter –
Michelle & husband Clint Burkey of Coleman,
Texas
Son – Rob &
wife Heather Edington of Allen, Texas
Brother – Zeke
& wife Scharlyn Henderson of Aledo, Texas
Mother-in-law –
Geraldine Edington of Coleman, Texas
Grandchildren –
Bowen, Adley, Hogan Michael, Brayden, Sydney,
Kenley and Mason
Special Friend
– Bill Sewell of Coleman, Texas
Pallbearers
Fellow teachers
and administrators past and present of Coleman
ISD
Henderson Funeral Homes
P O Box 903 Coleman, TX 76834
325/625-2121
325/625-2122
Fax
Margaret Pitts Moore
4/9/2010
Margaret
Pitts Moore passed away the 28th of March, 2010 at
the age of 87.
Margaret was born May 10th, 1923 to Horace Pitts and
Bertie Pate Pitts in Hood River, Oregon. She grew up
in Texas and resided most of her life in Abilene.
She married Willis R. Moore. She spent her entire
adult life as a homemaker and a care giver. She was
a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and
aunt. She had a generous, loving manner and was a
member of the Pythian Sisters service club. Margaret
was also an incredible seamstress.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband of 62 years, Willis and her son Ricky. She
is survived by her daughter, Margaret Elizabeth
(Beth) Hendler of Seattle, Washington; one brother,
Robert Pitts of Lampasas, Texas; a grandson, Austin
Moore Hendler of Seattle and several nieces and
nephews. Grave site services in Coleman, Texas are
still pending.
Celebration of Life
4/9/2010
A graveside prayer service, a memorial Mass and a
covered dish luncheon and fellowship will be held
Tuesday, April 13th to celebrate the life of Vena
Bob LeSueur Gates.
Vena Bob was born May 28, 1926 to Lee and Catherine
(Douglas) LeSueur. She passed peacefully from this
life on Monday, April 5, 2010. A private burial
service was conducted in the Old Valera Cemetery on
April 6, 2010 under the direction of Stevens Funeral
Home.
Vena Bob was raised in the Talpa and Valera areas,
graduating from Coleman High School in 1944. She
also graduated from Western Union School in
Springfield, Missouri. As an adult she taught ESL,
GED, and ABE (Adult Basic Education) in Ballinger
and in Coleman.
Vena Bob was a member of Sacred Heart Church in
Coleman at the time of her death. As a member there,
she served as Parish Librarian for two years,
co-chaired the Hospitality Committee, and served on
the Editorial Committee for the Church bulletin.
Prior to that she was a member of St. Mary Star of
the Sea Catholic Church in Ballinger where she
played the organ and taught CCD (Religious
Education) Classes. She also taught CCD Classes at
Sacred Heart Parish in Coleman.
On Tuesday the Graveside Prayer Service will be held
at the Old Valera Cemetery, north of Valera at 9
a.m. The Memorial Mass will be at Sacred Heart
Church, 303 E. College, Coleman, Tx., at 10 a.m.,
followed by a covered dish luncheon and fellowship
at 11 a.m. at the Father Lawrence Cyr Fellowship
Hall.
All of Vena Bob's friends are invited to attend any
or all of the events to celebrate and pay tribute to
her life.
*****
(directions to the Old Valera Cemetery)
Heading west out of Valera toward Talpa, turn right
(north) on the last street in town; go about 3-4
blocks and turn left (west) on a rough country road;
go through a gate and stay to the right; look for
the cemetery on the left.
P.S. The roads are rough and not very conducive to
low profile vehicles.
Sam Hunter, 90, of Coleman
4/9/2010
Sam Hunter, 90, of Coleman, died Friday, April 9,
2010 at Coleman Healthcare Center. Funeral services
will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010 at
Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Adam Comeaux
officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City
Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral
Home.
Sam Hunter was born October 8, 1919 in Burkett, the
son of Charlie I. Hunter and Eula Brown Hunter. He
grew up and attended school in Burkett. He married
Mildred Keeney on January 20, 1941 in Burkett. She
preceded him in death on September 25, 2009. He had
lived all of his live in Burkett and Coleman, where
he was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the
Elm Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law,
Darrell and Wanda Hunter of Coleman; one daughter
and son-in-law, Janice and L.D. McConathy of
Burkett; five grandchildren, Duwayne Hunter and
wife, Adel, of Coleman, Michael Hunter and wife,
Kelly, of Lindale, Scott Hunter and wife, Holly, of
Coleman, Colton McConathy of Burkett, Aspen
McConathy of Burkett; eight great grandchildren and
five step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, and one
brother, A.B. Hunter.
Family visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 9, 2010 at Stevens Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Youth Activity
Center, P. O. Box 766, Coleman, Texas 76834.
Please sign his online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
Pauline Beard Godfrey, 72, of Leander and formerly
Coleman
4/9/2010
Pauline Beard Godfrey, 72, of Leander and former
Coleman County resident, died Wednesday, April 7,
2010, at an Austin hospital. Funeral services will
2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Stevens Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Bangs
Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral
Home.
Pauline Beard Godfrey was born June 26, 1937 in
Gouldbusk, the daughter of Paul Beard and Rena
Cullins Beard. She grew up and attended schools in
Coleman and Bangs. She married Lewis Lee Godfrey,
Sr. on December 17, 1955 in Coleman. He preceded her
in death on January 18, 2003. She worked for Texas
Instruments on the assembly line. She moved to
Leander in 2006 from Skidmore. She also had lived in
California and Cedar Park. She was President of the
VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Post #10427 in Leander.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law,
Lewis L. and Lois Godfrey, Jr. of Houston, Mark and
Ruth Ann Godfrey of Jarrell, Terry and Rae Lynne
Godfrey of Leander; two sisters, Bonnie Baldwin of
Leander, Roline Murray of Bronte; eight
grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two
sisters, Jettie Hammonds, Betty Adams; one brother,
Donald Beard; one granddaughter, Aubrey Godfrey and
one daughter-in-law, Penelope O’Dell-Godfrey.
Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Stevens Funeral
Home.
Memorials may be sent to the donor’s favorite
charity.
Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
Pauline Godfrey, former Coleman County resident
4/8/2010
Pauline Godfrey, of Cedar Park and former Coleman
County resident, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in
Austin. Funeral services are pending with Stevens
Funeral Home in Coleman.
Eula Mae Keefer, 102
4/8/2010
Abilene, Texas: Eula Mae Keefer, 102, passed away
Tuesday, April 06, 2010 in Abilene.
Her funeral service, with Dr. Cliff Stewart
officiating, was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,
April 10 at the First Central Presbyterian Church,
400 Orange St., with burial following in the Garden
of Ten Commandments at Elmwood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Keefer was born on September 2, 1907 in Coleman
County, the daughter of Owen Caleb Wallace and Lula
Martin Wallace. She had lived in Abilene since 1955
and was the widow of David Ray Keefer, an Abilene
barber from 1955 until 1982. She was a homemaker and
enjoyed sewing, crochet and quilting. She was a
member of the First Central Presbyterian Church
where she attended the Women's Ladies Circle Sunday
School Class.
Survivors include six children, Eula Rae Bailey of
Abilene, Geneva Adams and husband Archie of Crowley,
James Austin Keefer and wife Evelyn of Abilene, Lula
Malaer and husband Wayne of Cibolo, Albert Keefer
and wife Patricia of Abilene and Kathileen Stevens
and husband Steve of Abilene; 22 grandchildren and
numerous great-grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren. Her husband, a sister, Lilly Cole, a
brother, Marshal Wallace, a son, Owen Keefer and a
grandson, Tony Keefer preceded her in death.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with
the family at
www.elmwoodfuneral.com.
Vena Bob LeSueur
Gates, 83
4/5/2010
Vena Bob LeSueur Gates, 83, died Monday, April 5,
2010 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman.
Private services will be held at the Old Valera
Cemetery, Coleman County, Texas. Services are under
the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Vena Bob was born May 28, 1926 in Wichita Falls,
Texas, a daughter of Lee LeSueur and Kate Douglas
LeSueur. She grew up in the Talpa and Valera area of
Coleman County and graduated from Coleman High
School. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred
Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, Bill Gates of the
Philippines, Ed Gates of Abilene and Tom Gates of
Buffalo Gap; nine grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister.
Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite
charity.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com.
Marvin Hartman, 75, of Lake Brownwood
4/5/2010
Marvin Hartman, 75, of Lake Brownwood and formerly
of Coleman, died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Coleman
County Medical Center. A private memorial service
will be held at a later date. His body will be
cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of
Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.
Marvin Hartman was born July 13, 1934 in Hobbs, New
Mexico, the son of Sterling F. Hartman and Mary
Olive Boroughs Hartman. He grew up and attended
school in Pecos. On June 8, 1952, he married Nelda
Folkner in Pecos. He worked for Oil Transport
Company in Abilene as a sales manager. He retired in
1996 and traveled in his RV. He was a member of the
Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Nelda Hartman of Lake
Brownwood; two daughters, Terri Cypert and husband,
James, of Cisco, Kathie Wedeking of Brownwood; two
sons, Lawrence Hartman of Harrison Arkansas, David
Hartman and wife, Cindy, of Houston; one sister,
Darla Martinez and husband, Leo, of Chama, New
Mexico; three brothers, Larnce Hartman and wife,
Helen, of Dalhart, A.J. Hartman and wife, Hazel of
Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ken Hartman of Chama New
Mexico; eight grandchildren, four great
grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara
Hartman.
Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's
Association, 101 Summit Avenue, Suite 300, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102.
Please sign his online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
KILLIS W. MELTON
4/2/2010
Mr. Killis W. Melton, age 87, of McKinney, Texas
passed away April 1,
2010, in Plano, Texas. He was born December 10,
1922, in McKinney,
Texas, to Grady Melton Sr. and Lucretia (Greene)
Melton. On October 7,
1944, he married Frances Mathews in Allen, Texas.
Mr. Melton was a
veteran of World War II, where he served as an air
traffic controller in
the Army Air Corps. He was a farmer, real estate
broker, and managed
'Clyde's on the Square' in downtown McKinney for
twenty years. In 1995,
he founded the annual Killis Melton Ice-Cream
Crank-Off in downtown
McKinney. He was a member of the First Christian
Church in McKinney.
He also loved to hunt and spend time in Gouldbusk,
Texas.
Mr. Melton is survived by his wife, Frances;
daughter, Lucretia Geer and
husband, Clyde of McKinney; granddaughter, Ashley
LaTour and husband,
Mike of Lucas, Texas; and great grandchildren,
Mason, Leslie and Lauren
LaTour all of Lucas, Texas; several nieces, nephews,
other loving
relatives, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
granddaughter, Leslie Geer; 4
brothers: Marvin; Dolph; Grady, Jr.; and Whit
Melton; and 1 sister, Lula
Emily Haralson.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m.,
Monday, April 5, 2010,
at the Rowlett Cemetery in Plano with Pastor Dave
Saffle officiating.
The family will receive friends for a visitation
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.,
Sunday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. To
convey condolences
or to sign an online registry, please visit
www.tjmfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
McKinney Education
Foundation the Leslie Geer Memorial Scholarship
Fund, 510 Heard St.,
McKinney, Texas 75069, (469)742-6313.
Benny
Trinidad age 69 of Santa Anna
3/31/2010
Benny
Trinidad age 69 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away
Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Central Texas Veterans
Health Care System in Temple.
Services will be Saturday at 2:00 pm at First
Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Hess officiating.
Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery
with military Honors, services under the direction
of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. The
family will receive friends on Friday from 6 till 8
PM at Henderson Funeral Home.
He was born Benancio Montalbo Trinidad on June 8,
1941 in Santa Anna, Texas to the late Pete &
Victoria Montalbo Trinidad, Sr. Benny was a
lifetime resident of Santa Anna where he attended
the Santa Anna Schools. He served his country
during the Vietman Conflict with the U. S. Army.
Benny was a member of the Baptist Church and had
worked in the Manufacturing of Boat Trailers.
SURVIVORS
2
Sisters
Della Garrett of Houston, Texas
Rachel Ray of Grand Prairie, Texas
6
Brothers
Pete
Trinidad, Jr. of Grand Prairie, Texas
Ray
Trinidad of Arlington, Texas
Lorenzo Trinidad of Grand Prairie, Texas
Larry Trinidad of McAlester, Oklahoma
Hermilo Trinidad of Grand Prairie, Texas
Eli
Trinidad of Santa Anna, Texas
Many
Nieces and Nephews
Special Friend – Junior Vasquez & other friends
Benny was preceded in death by
Sister Marcy Trinidad Martinez in 2004
Henderson Funeral Homes
P O Box 903 Coleman, TX 76834
325/625-2121
325/625-2122 Fax
Paublo ‘Paulie’
Vasquez, age 43 of Santa Anna
3/31/2010
Paublo ‘Paulie’
Vasquez, age 43 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the Coleman County Medical
Center.
Services will be Friday, April 2, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Romanus
Akamike officiating. Rosary services will be Thursday at
7:00 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tommy DeLeon, Johnny Salazar, Roger
Guerrero, Jr., Brandin Vasquez, Adam Vasquez and Daniel
Vasquez. Honorary pallbearers are Hector Zera and Eddie
Galvan.
Paulie was born April 8, 1966 in Santa Anna, Texas to
Venino R. and Dominga Guerrero Vasquez. He was raised in
Santa Anna where he graduated from Santa Anna High
School in 1984 and attended Cisco Jr. College. Paulie
served with the Texas National Guard and was a member of
Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Coleman. He was a
lifetime resident of Santa Anna and worked as a
counselor.
Survivors include his father and mother, Jr. and Mary
Vasquez of Santa Anna, TX; one daughter, Dayna Vasquez
of Philadelphia, PA; two sons, Matthew Vasquez of Santa
Anna, TX and Tye Barnett of San Marcos, TX; one
step-daughter, Nina Rodriquez of Philadelphia, PA; one
step-son, David Rodriquez of Philadelphia, PA; one
sister, Laurie Vasquez of Santa Anna, TX; three
brothers, Johnny Vasquez and Greg Vasquez both of Santa
Anna, TX and Ramon (Bebe) Vasquez of Coleman, TX;
grandmother, Catarina Guerrero of Coleman, TX; one
grandson, Hunter Vasquez of Santa Anna, TX; and four
step-grandchildren.
Tom Mann, age 61, of Coleman
3/30/2010
Tom Mann has gone home to be
with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, March
29, 2010. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Community Baptist Church with
Rev. Paul Smith officiating. Burial will
follow at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction
of Stevens Funeral Home.
Tom Mann was born July 16,
1948 in Fort Worth, Texas, a son of Dr. Morris D. Mann
and Sue Nell Moseley Mann. He grew up in Coleman
and graduated from Coleman High School. Tom served
in the United States Navy for 26 years and was stationed
in Guam, the Phillippines, Hawaii and other Naval
Stations. Following his military retirement, he
was a rural mail carrier in Coleman County for the
United States Post Office. Tom married Candy Beard
Graves on January 1, 1998 in Coleman. He was
a member and Deacon at Communtity Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving
wife, Candy Mann of Coleman; loving daughters, Yvette
Marie Mann Morrell and husband Joel of Georgia and
Stephanie Lynn Dignon and husband David of North
Carolina; loving son, Paul Owen Mann of Washington;
loving step-children, Kevin Lee Graves and wife Monique
of Austin and Shawna Rene Mills and husband Crockett of
Coleman; nine grandchildren, Anya and Garrett, Zakare,
Lehana, Lokie, Jaden, Kellen, Adrian, Entwistle Moon,
Johnathan; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Sue
Mann of Austin, Charles and Gloria Mann of Lampasas,
Bill and Pat Mann of Coleman, Jim and Carol Mann of
Dallas; several loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by
his parents and a grandchild.
Family visitation will be
held Friday, April 2 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at
Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman, Texas.
We wish to express our
love to all our friends who were faithful in prayers and
all else. But, mostly, our love and praise and
thankfulness to our Loving Father in Heaven who gave us
so many happy years with Tom.
Benny Trinidad of Santa Anna
3/29/2010
Benny Trinidad of
Santa Anna, Texas passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the
V A Hospital in Temple.
Services are pending with Henderson Funeral Home of Santa
Anna.
Henderson Funeral Homes
P O Box 609, Santa Anna, TX 76878
325/348-3131
FAX 325/625-2122
Maria
Adame Andrade
3/28/2010
Praise
Almighty God, He has called his daughter to come to him.
Rejoice she is home. Maria Andrade, age 78, loving mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Friday March
26, 2010 in Abilene, Texas after a short illness.
Maria was born on September 26, 1931 in Greeley, Colorado to
the late Manuel & Evangelina (Reyes) Adame. The family moved
to Santa Anna then later to Coleman, Texas, where she met
and married Miquel Andrade in 1946. Together they had five
sons. She was a homemaker plus Maria also worked at the Head
Start Center for many years as well as a cook at the Junior
High School and she worked in home health care. She has been
a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church since moving to
Coleman.
Survivors include her sons, Salvador Andrade of Abilene,
Jimmy Andrade of Mineral Wells, Richard Andrade of Coleman,
and Mike Andrade, Jr. of Abilene, TX.; seven grandchildren,
Erin (Andrade)Monroy and Eric Andrade of Abilene, TX. Evan
Andrade of Frisco, TX., Michele (Andrade)Perkins of Willow
Springs, MO., Zachary Andrade of Killeen, TX., Elizabeth
(Andrade)Rousseau and Erica Andrade of Mineral Wells, TX.
Thirteen great-grandchildren, Mallory, Liliah, Esai & Aiden
Monroy; Bryson, Devin & Marcus Andrade; Kaitlyn, Madisyn, &
Haley Perkins; Erica & Adrianna Rousseau & Jonah Washington;
one brother Reynaldo Adame of Coleman; three sisters Anita
Gutierrez, Modesta Rosales of Coleman and Dora Flores of
Melvin, TX., She is further survived by many nieces and
nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by one son, Sammy Andrade, one sister, Sally Gonzales,
one brother Jesse Sanchez and an infant brother and sister.
Pallbearers for the service will be Eric Andrade, Evan
Andrade, Michael Monroy, Mike Andrade, Jr., and Jaime Adame.
Honorary Pallbearer is Zachary Andrade.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care of Abilene or
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coleman, Texas.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Monday followed by Rosary
at 7:00 p.m. on March 29, 2010 at Stevens Funeral Home, 400
West Pecan St., in Coleman, Texas. Funeral Mass will be held
11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, 303 East College Ave., Coleman, Texas with
Reverend Romanus A. Akamike officiating. Maria will be laid
to rest in the Coleman Cemetery.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Jane E. Hickman, 89, of Coleman
3/26/2010
Jane
E. Hickman, 89, of Coleman, died Friday, March 26, 2010 at
Holiday Hill Nursing Home. Funeral service will be held 2:00
p.m. Sunday, March 28, at First United Methodist Church with
Rev. Mike Kerzee officiating and eulogy given by Charlotte
Hickman. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery
under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
She was born Jane Edmundson on September 6, 1920, a daughter
of Sanders Edmundson and Stella McElrath Edmundson, who died
in 1922. Jane's father later married Bess Jones and she was
the only mother she ever knew. Jane grew up in Echo and
Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School and
Draughan's Business College in Abilene. On March 28, 1942
she married Charles R. Hickman at her family home in Echo.
She worked for the John B. Howell Advertising Company and
purchased that business in 1964, naming it Hickman
Advertising Specialities. She was an active member of the
First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the
Dunson Sunday School Class.
Jane's other community activities included the Town and
Country Garden Club, Board of Directors of the Chamber of
Commerce, the EDC Board, Holiday Hill Board and was a member
of two different bridge clubs for over 50 years. She was a
member of the National Antique Candy Bottle Collection
Association. With her husband she enjoyed hunting, fishing
and gardening.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Prater and husband
Carl of Shamrock, Texas and Charlotte Hickman of Coleman;
four grandchildren, Wade and wife Sarah Cypert of Lubbock,
Reaves and wife Shellie Prater of Midland, Jacob Prater of
Addison, Carrie and husband Nathan Scruggs of Pamp; four
great-grandchildren, Emma and Daisye Prater, Aidan and Dylan
Scruggs.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister,
Mattie Pickle.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.
O. Box 852, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Holiday Hill Nursing
Home, P. O. Box 392, Coleman, Texas 76834.
Family visitiation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Saturday, March 27, at Stevens Funeral Home.
Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
Donald Jackson, age 68, of Coleman
3/26/2010
Donald
Jackson, age 68, of Coleman, died Thursday, March 25, 2010
at Hendrick Medical Center. Funeral service will be held
4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 28 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel
with Kelly Crenshaw officiating. Eulogies will be given by
his wife Caroline, his son Robby, his daughter Amanda and
his grandson Beau. Burial will follow in the Coleman City
Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Donald was born March 21, 1942 in Coleman, Texas, a son of
Delbert R. Jackson and Capitola Morris Jackson. He grew up
and attended school in Coleman. On August 25, 1962 he
married Caroline Gray in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico. Following
their marriage, they lived in Coleman until 1970, moving to
Mississippi for 7 years and then moving to Alabama where
they lived for several years. While living in Mississippi
and Alabama they owned and operated Steak Houses. Returning
to Texas in 1995 and to Coleman in 1998, they purchased the
Cold Water Cattle Company in 2001 and operated it until 2006
before selling it. They then owned and operated an antique
store called Mixed Nuts. They went back into the restaurant
business later in 2006, buying back the Cold Water Cattle
Company which they operated until 2009.
Donald loved fishing, bird-watching, gardening, building
furniture and restoring antiques. He always fed people that
were in need. The most important thing in his life was his
family - his wife, children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Suvivors include his wife, Caroline Jackson of Coleman; his
children, Lee Mangham and husband Joe of Santa Anna, Natalie
Sue Gault and husband George of Lake Brownwood, Robert
Steven Jackson of Coleman, Amanda Jo Borens and husband
Richard of Tucson, AZ; two sisters, Ava Weathers and husband
Bill of Coleman and Mary Jo Claridge of San Antonio; one
brother, Douglas W. Boyd of Brownwood; 12 grandchildren,
Josh, Stormy, Joseph, Tasha, Tray, Harley, Jessi, Beau,
Tabatha, Aurie, Parker and Jack; 12 great-grandchildren,
Triston, Ashlyn, Brayden, Zaylee, Heather, Destiny, Trinity,
Hunter, Andy, Payten, Kennan and Trennan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Joseph
Donald Jackson on October 23, 1993.
Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or The
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072,
Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Family visitation will be held on Saturday from 7:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.
Please sign his on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com.
Anna Loyce Ray Steele
3/24/2010
Anna Loyce Ray
Steele was born August 17, 1931, to Euel and Margery Butman
Ray in Coleman, Texas, and left this earth to join the
Creator on March 23, 2010. She was the granddaughter of
Samuel Butman, Sr., a pioneer of the Abilene area. Her
siblings included Kenneth and Vernon Ray, now deceased, and
Peggy Thorne of Katy, Texas, and Becky Pyburn of Abilene,
Texas. Loyce was a graduate of Coleman High School in 1948
and McMurry University in Abilene in 1951.
Loyce was an active civic and social leader throughout her
life. These positions of service included numerous life
memberships: Life Membership in the Lake Conroe Area
Republican Women; Life Membership in the organization for
Methodist Women, WSCS; Vice President of the Weschester High
School Wranglerettes, in charge of planning the
organization’s trips to Japan and Hawaii. Kindness and
graciousness radiated from this woman who was family to some
of us so fortunate, and a friend to many in all points of
the world where she traveled frequently.
Loyce was born into a family of teachers which began with
her mother, Margery. Loyce’s teaching experience included
positions at Jackson Junior High School in Pasadena, Texas,
and work at Cullin Junior High and Hamlin Junior High School
in Corpus Christi, Texas.
She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Steele,
husbands, Horace Steele, Walter Bauerschlag, and Paul Hicks.
She is survived by her children, Randall and Phillis Steele,
Tim and Sheri Lathrop, Barry and Donna Bauerschlag, Bob and
Caryl Bauerschlag, Bill and Monica Bauerschlag, Maribeth and
Max Melcher, Melanie and Jay Janica, Holly and Deen Wood,
James and Cathy Hicks, and John and Carol Hicks; 27
grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
Visitation with the family is scheduled for Thursday, March
25, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001
Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas. Services are on Friday, March
26 at 10:00 AM at Memorial Drive Methodist Church, 12955
Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas. Burial follows at Memorial
Oaks Cemetary, Eldridge at Katy Freeway.
In Lieu of flowers please send donations to the April Sound
Church 67 ½ April Wind South, Montgomery, TX 77356 or the
Butman Methodist Camp 158 County Road 674 Merkel, TX 79536.
Peggy J. Tumlinson Ullock
3/22/2010
GRAND
PRAIRIE -- Peggy June Ullock passed away Friday, March 19,
2010 at the age of 79.
Memorial service: To be announced at a later date.
Peggy was born on May 31, 1930 to the late John Clinton and
Pearlie May Tumlinson in Coleman, Tx. Peggy was a member of
the Red Hat Society, United Daughters of the Confederacy and
Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, husband Malcolm
Ullock and sister Annie Lee Beall.
Survivors: Son, Clint "Cam" Ullock and wife Sandra;
Sister-in-law, Juanita Luoni and husband Frank, life long
best friend Mary "Shorty" Vogel, and numerous nieces,
nephews and friends and her beloved dog, Patti.
Brown, Owens & Brumley Funeral Directors
425 S. Henderson, 817-335-4557
View and sign guestbook at
www.star-telegram.com/obituaries
Charles Adger West
3/22/2010
Surrounded
by his family, Charles Adger West (Chuck) died peacefully
Sunday, March 21st at his ranch in Coleman County, Texas,
after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease.)
Graveside services will be held at Forest Park Cemetary on
Tuesday, March 23rd, at 1:00 PM. Officiating will be Rev.
Patsy Barham of Nacogdoches, Texas. There will be a
reception for family and friemds at the West Ranch in
Coleman County on Sunday, March 28th, from 2-4 PM.
Charles was born in Shreveport Louisiana September 7, 1943.
He attended Byrd High School, LSU, Marion Military Academy
and graduated from Centenary College. He owned and operated
Warren C. West Company in Shreveport until 1998, when he
moved to Coleman County Texas. He was a member of Texas and
Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He loved his family
and held a sincere appreciation for the gift of the earth.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Warren
Campbell and Lila Adger West, and one grandchild, Katherine
Halsted West. Survivors include his wife Ellen, children
Caroline West Jenkins, Dr. Charles Adger West, Jr.and his
wife Jane, stepchildren James Heath Richardson, Jacqueline
Conner and her husband Perry. He had seven grandchildren,
Camille Jenkins, Robson Jenkins, Adam Conner, Mary Megan
Conner, Christopher Conner, John Adger West and Warren
Charles West. He is also survived by his brother Dr. Warren
C. West, his wife Jane, and four nieces, Elizabeth West,
Katherine West Bevins, Jennifer West Jones and Alison West
Scarpella, along with their spouses and children.
Additionally he leaves many cousins and friends in the north
Louisiana area, including his former spouse, Ann Fellers,
mother of Caroline and Charles, Jr.
Pallbearers will be Devereaux Smith, Richard Wilcox, Rick
Anderton, Johnny Nolan, Burt Ogilvie and Edwin Jenkins.
Honorary pallbearers are members of The Drifters.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation
to the many friends from all over who travelled to visit
Chuck during the past two and one-half years, and to all
those who called and wrote. Special thanks, also to the many
friends in Coleman County who have been so generous and
caring during his illness. They also appreciate the help of
Lighthouse Hospice, and in particular Lainey Hall and Karen
Taylor.
Memorials may be made to the ALS Association, South Texas
Chapter, 8600 Wurzbach Road, Suite 700, San Antonio Texas
78240.
Gracie
Lola Coker, age 68 of Brownwood
3/17/2010
Gracie Lola Coker, age
68 of Brownwood, Texas passed away March 12, 2009 in Graham,
Texas. Daughter of the late Clyde Dague and Margorie Miller,
she was born August 28, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio. Gracie was a
retired waitress and a Christian. A memorial service
celebrating her life will be held at the Coleman City Park
in Coleman, Texas on March 18, 2009 at 3:00 PM.
Gracie is survived by 3 sons: Nick and Jake Liebhaber of
Columbus, Ohio and Mark Osier and wife Loris of Loveland,
Colorado; 3 daughters, Marji Gray and husband Dick of Fort
Collins, Colorado, Angel Estes and husband Archie of Bangs,
Texas and Cindy Silvers and husband Mike of Lake Brownwood;
11 grandchildren: Heather, Eric and Donny Gray, Tony and
Brianne Estes, Josh and Lacie Liebhaber, Luke Rootes, Matt,
Jessie and Dani Osier; 9 great-grandchildren: Justice, Devon
and Chloe Gray, Gillian, Abcde and David Liebhaber, Layla
and Trevor Liebhaber, and Josie Rootes.
She was preceded in death by her husband James Sue Coker,
and one son David Liebhaber.
The family request in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to
the Brownwood Voluntary Fire Department.
McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home, 1501 Hwy 380 bypass, of
Graham is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Mrs.
Marsha Gayle Strickland Turney, 54 years of age
3/15/2010
Mrs. Marsha Gayle Strickland Turney, 54 years of age from
Santa Anna passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010 in
Brownwood Regional Hospital. Marsha was born in Coleman on
March 9, 1956 to Jackie Dean Strickland and Lovera Mountain
Strickland. She earned an Associates Degree in Business, and
worked as a Secretary and Truck Dispatcher. Marsha married
Mark Turney in August of 1984 in Austin, Texas. She was a
Baptist, a Great Mother, Daughter and Wife. Survivors
include; Loving Husband Mark of Santa Anna, Dear Mother
Lovera of Burkett, 2 sons and daughter in law; Matthew of
Santa Anna and John & Haley Turney of Alamogordo, New
Mexico, 1 grandson; Rex of Alamogordo, brother; Jackie Wayne
Strickland, Loving mother-in-law; Edith Turney,
Sister-in-laws; Linda, and Becky, brother-in-law Gary, many
friends, and other family members. She was preceded in death
by her caring father; Jackie Strickland. Visitation will be
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 5-7:00 P.M. at Walker Funeral
Home of Coleman. Service will be Wednesday, March 17, 2010
2:00 P.M. at the Whon Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Sanderford
officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of
Walker Funeral Home.
Lucien
Love, age 92 of Coleman
3/15/2010
Lucien
Love, age 92 of Coleman, passed away at Abilene Regional
Medical Center Sunday, March 14, 2010.
Funeral services will be 2:00
p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at First United Methodist
Church, 500 West Liveoak, Coleman. Burial will follow in the
Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens
Funeral Home.
Lucien Love was born on July 15th, 1917 in Coleman, Texas to
the late Lon H. Love and Maggie Jameson Love. Lucien grew up
in Coleman and graduated from Valera High School. He served
in the United States Army in World War II from February 11,
1941 until October 12th, 1945. Lucien was an Infantry
Sergeant and earned a Purple Heart, American Defense Medal,
and EAME Campaign Medal with 5 Bronze Stars for his wartime
service.
Upon returning home from the war, Lucien married Sue Coleman
Love July 27th, 1946. Lucien and Sue made their home in
Coleman, Texas and had two children, Lucien Clay Love, and
Molly Sue Love Walden. His wife Sue preceded him in death in
1993.
Lucien worked for the United States Postal Service and
retired after 28 years of service. He was also an avid
rancher throughout his life. Lucien was an active member in
the First United Methodist Church and Chapel Sunday School
Class, Meals on Wheels, Senior Center, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, and the National Association of Retired Federal
Employees.
Lucien is survived by his son Lucien Clay Love and wife
Sherry Love of Talpa, daughter Molly Sue Love Walden and her
husband Glenn Walden of Ft. Worth, three grandchildren Leah
Alaine Autry of Dallas, Cole Mark Love of San Angelo, and
Evan Alan Autry of Coleman, the Fred Coleman family,
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as a very
special friend, Edna Moore. He is preceded in death by his
parents, sister Nell Love Carroll of Mansfield, and Almarene
Love of Coleman.
Donations or memorials can be made to the Coleman Senior
Citizens Center at 916 S. Concho, Coleman, Texas, 76834.
Family
visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,
March 16, 2010 at the funeral home.
Please sign his online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com
Glenna Pearl McKee Smith
3/15/2010
Glenna
Pearl McKee Smith, a Coleman native and 1959 Coleman High
School graduate departed this world to be with her Lord and
Savior on March 14, 2010 after a hard fought and courageous
battle against the Swine Flu.
Glenna was born to Idell and
Wallace Mckee on June 7, 1941 and met the love of her life,
Steve Smith, in second grade at Coleman’s South Ward
Elementary School. Glenna and Steve, having been married for
49 years and nine months, shared a wonderful life together
and had a love and respect for each other that all envied.
Glenna is preceded in death by her father, Wallace and
brother, Gwin McKee as well as in-laws, Pattie and Terry
Smith.
She is survived by her loving
husband, her mother, Idell, son Terry Smith and children,
Shannon and Jennifer, son Jeff Smith and daughter-in-law
Kathryn and their children, Stephen, Mary Kate and Sam. She
is also survived by sister, Kay and John Bitter and brother,
Jerry and Shirley McKee as well as brother-in-law, Jim and
Jare Smith. Glenna was devoted to her grandchildren and
served as a loving grandmother, a mentor and a source of
great comfort and peace.
Glenna’s faith and love of
the Lord was the center point of her life. She was involved
throughout her adult life with various Bible study groups,
in particular, Prepare for Life, formerly Bible Study
Fellowship. Glenna was also very active in the Houston
community having served as President of The Assistance
League of Houston and being active in the guilds of THE
CENTER Serving Persons with Mental Retardation and the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She was also very
active in the cutting horse community showing her beloved
horses in cutting horse shows across the nation. Glenna had
a beautiful smile, infectious laugh and was loyal, sweet and
kind beyond words. She will be greatly missed by her loving
family and legions of friends.
Glenna’s family would like to
thank all of the doctors, nurses and technicians with
Methodist Hospital who assisted her in her fight. The family
will receive friends during a visitation at Geo H. Lewis and
Sons, 1010 Bering Drive, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from
6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Services are scheduled for
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at 10:30am at First Presbyterian
Church of Houston, 5300 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, the
family asks that charitable donations be made to The
Assistance League of Houston, Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation, MD Anderson Cancer Center or the charity of your
choice.
Kate Ellen
McCollor, 94, of Bangs
3/15/2010
Kate Ellen McCollor, 94, of Bangs died Thursday, March 11,
2010 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Graveside service
was held Friday, March 12 at the Mukewater Cemetery near
Bangs with Rev. Ronnie White officiating. Services were
under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
She was born Kate Ellen Harris on May 8, 1915 near Big
Creek, Mississippi, a daughter of Litt Malone Harris and
Nellie Octavie Hamilton Harris. She grew up and attended
school in Coffeeville, Mississippi. In 1933 she married
Harry McCollor in Coffeeville, Mississippi and he preceded
her in death in 1976. She had lived in Bangs since 1971. She
was a homemaker and Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Shirley McCollor of Bangs;
one sister, Dottie Dorman of Grenada, Mississippi; one
grandson, John William McCollor of Abilene.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Bartus
Lorene Watters McElroy
3/9/2010
Bartus
Lorene Watters McElroy was born on 2/23/1924 in Grosvenor,
Texas, to the late Thomas and Minnie Watters. She peacefully
passed away on 3/3/2010.
Mrs. McElroy was a homemaker. She grew up in Grosvenor and
Coleman, Texas, where she met and married Billie McElroy, on
May 11, 1945.
Soon after, they made their home in Florida and then moved
to Texas where Billie began working for the Texas Department
of Public Safety. As a patrol officer, he was stationed in
Belton, San Saba, and San Angelo, Texas. In 1958 he became
the firearms instructor for the D.P.S. and moved the family
to Austin, Texas. After his retirement in 1980, Lorene and
Billie continued to live in Cedar Park, Texas.
The lifelong partners also owned and operated Cat Claw ranch
in San Saba, Texas.
Mrs. McElroy was preceded in death by her husband of 48
years, Billie R. McElroy.
She
is survived by her two daughters, Patricia McElroy and
Sandra McElroy of Round Rock, Texas; grandsons, Andrew
Joseph Simo of Austin, Texas; Jason Dean Wehring and wife
Shannon of Hutto, Texas; granddaughters, Janna Dana Wehring
of Austin, Texas; Katrina Micaela Leigh and husband Chance
of Round Rock, Texas; nephews: Glen Bohannon and Thomas
Wayne Bohannon; and nieces, Carol Lee Ballard and Janice
Jones.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bartus Lorene
McElroy may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 4201 West Parmer
Lane, Austin, Texas 78727-4161.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Beck
Funeral Home, Cedar Park, Texas. Interment was in the
Liberty Hill Cemetery, Liberty Hill, Texas.
Arrangements under the direction of Beck Funeral Home, 1700
E. Whitestone, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 (512) 259-1610.
Dorothy
Marie Stoup Chastain, 84, of Decatur
3/9/2010
Coleman,
Texas - Dorothy Marie Stoup Chastain, 84, of Decatur died
Monday, March 8, 2010 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Graveside
funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10,
2010 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion. Services are
under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan
Street, Coleman, Texas.
She was born Dorothy Marie Stoup on December 12, 1925 in
Coleman County, Texas, a daughter of the late Edward Darwin
Stoup and Nova Lou Scoggin Stoup. She grew up in Coleman and
graduated from high school in Coleman. On December 9, 1945
she married Roy Lee Chastain, Sr. in Abilene and he preceded
her in death on December 2, 1983. Her husband owned a road
construction company that built most of the roads and
bridges in Texas. Dorothy was a homemaker, mother and wife
and she loved to play slot machines. She was also a
Historian for the Denton County Museum and was Baptist.
Survivors include five children, Roy Lee Chastain, Jr. of
Decauter, Nora Marie "Sissy" Chastain of Justin, James
Marcus "Jim" Chastain and wife Cindy of Justin, Eve Lynn
Chastain of Justin, Joe Ed Chastain and wife Paulla of Royse
City; two brothers, Alvie Stoup and William Stoup both of
Coleman; two sisters, Margaret Wilson of Clyde and Peggy
Jacobi of Ft. Worth.
Family visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.
Please sign her on-line guestbook at
www.livingmemorials.com
Seth
Adam Harris
3/9/2010
Seth
Adam Harris was born in Brookings, S.D. on October 24, 1979.
After growing up in the Midwest and California, he moved to
Coleman, Texas to work for Wind Clean. There he married and
settled in with his wife at Santa Anna, TX., the place he
called home.
Seth is survived by his wife Jennifer, his step-son Ethan of
Santa Anna, TX., his father Bob Harris, mother Linda
Noteboom, and Allison Harris all of California. In addition,
he is survived by his step- parents, other family members
and friends.
He loved fishing, hunting, camping, practical jokes,
watching movies, spending time with family and riding his
Harley. He was loved dearly and will be missed by all who
knew him.
Sylvia
Harrison, 81, of Bryan formerly of
Coleman
3/8/2010
Sylvia
Harrison, 81, of Bryan formerly of
Coleman passed away Saturday, March 6 at
St. Joseph Regional Health Care in
Bryan.
Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10 at Memorial Funeral
Chapel in College Station with Dr.
Rodney McGlothlin officiating. Interment
will follow at College Station Cemetery.
Sylvia was born July 10, 1928 in Doyle,
Arkansas to James Edward and Marie
Furnatter. She graduated from Nashville,
Arkansas High School. Upon graduating
from high school Sylvia began her work
experience in Hot Springs, AR. Later she
served in administrative positions in
Corpus Christi, TX. She served as a bank
branch Manager in Odessa, TX. and later
as a Medical Transcriptionist in Temple,
TX. Upon retiring she lived in Coleman,
TX. with her daughter and most recently
she lived at Crestview Terrace in Bryan.
She was a member of Eta Sigma Chapter of
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Sylvia was a
member of the American Business Women’s
Association where she proudly served as
President of the Odessa Chapter and past
Vice-President for the Downtown
Republican Club of Odessa. She was
active in the Permian Playhouse of
Odessa. She was of Baptist faith.
Sylvia is preceded in death by her
father, James Edward Furnatter, her
sister, Hazel Looney and her
brother-in-law, Carl Miles.
She is survived by her 100 year old
mother, Marie Furnatter; sister, Wanda
Miles both of Magnolia, TX.; daughter,
Catherine “Shelley” Harrison Castner of
Coleman, TX.; son and daughter-in-law,
retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Jim
Harrison and wife Connie of College
Station; grandchildren, Delaine Castner
Watson and husband Air Force Staff
Sergeant Scott Watson of Adel ,GA.,
Rebecca Harrison Stahl and husband
Stefan of College Station, Elizabeth
Harrison Bautista of Oceanside, CA.;
great-grandchildren, Ryanne Marie Stahl,
Harrison Vaughn Bautista and A’Marie
Alicia Bautista; numerous aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that memorials be made to church,
charity or animal rescue organization of
choice.
Mrs.
Margarita DelaRosa, 99
3/5/2010
Mrs. Margarita DelaRosa, 99 years young
of Coleman, went to join her Lord and
Savior on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at
1:14 A.M. at Holiday Hill Nursing Home,
surrounded by Family and friends.
Margarita was born September 16, 1910 in
Santa Anna, Texas to Pablo Olguin and
Fatora Ornelas Olguin. She married Jesus
DelaRosa in Santa Anna on April 9, 1927.
She was a housewife, a
member of Sacred heart Catholic Church,
a member of the Guadalupe Society, and a
Cursillista. Survivors include 5
daughters; Anita Diaz, Sally Calderon,
Lillie Gonzales all of Coleman, Jean
Gonzales of Abilene, and Rebecca Utley
of Ft. Worth. 4 sons; Paul DelaRosa of
San Angelo, Sammy DelaRosa, and Jesse
DelaRosa both of Coleman, and Louis
DelaRosa of Krum, Texas, 1 brother;
Manuel Olguin of Amarillo, 30
Grandchildren, 46 Great-Grandchildren,
10 Great-Great-Grandchildren, many
nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.
Rosary will be Friday,
March 5, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. at Walker
Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. with
Father Romanus Akamike officiating,
interment will follow in the Coleman
City Cemetery, under the direction of
Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.
Seth
Harris
3/4/2010
Seth
Harris passed away Sunday, February 28,
2010. A Memorial Service will be held
Friday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m. at
Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coleman.
Jean
Woodard Spann Alexander
3/3/2010
Jean
Woodard was born to Buster and Allie
Woodard on the family farm north of the
Santa Anna on March 27,1931. She passed
away peacefully in her sleep in Lilburn,
GA on Sunday, February 28, 2010.
She graduated from Santa Anna High
School with the class of 1948.
Jean was a retired 30 year civil service
employee with a career that began at
Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX, the
Air Force Academy in Colorado and the
Centers for Disease Control in Georgia.
After retirement Jean worked as
secretary for the Children’s Ministry
and taught Sunday School at Rehoboth
Baptist Church in Tucker, GA.
Jean is survived by one daughter,
Rebecca and her husband George (Reid)
Brown of Lilburn , GA, one grandson
Malakhi Brown and his wife, Robbi, great
grandchildren, Aleah, Bethany and Ariel
all of Colorado Springs, CO. Other
survivors are brother-in-law James Perry
of Santa Anna, several nieces, nephews
and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, sister, Billie Joyce Woodard
Perry and husband, I. V. Spann.
Services will be at 1 PM Thursday, March
4, 2010 at Bill Head Funeral Home,
Lilburn/Tucker Chapel. Burial will be in
Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Tucker G.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be
sent to the American Lung Association,
2452 Spring Road, Smyma, GA 30080 or to
the charity/organization of your choice.
YVONNE
McCLINTOCK WALLS
3/1/2010
Nellie
Yvonne McClintock Walls was born in
Haskell County, Texas August 29, 1933 to
Earl and Lena McClintock. She went to be
with the Lord and Savior February 15,
2010 after a long and courageous battle
with cancer.
She attended schools in Gomez,
Brownfield and Santa Anna, Texas. Yvonne
married the love of her life, Jesse
Walls in l975. She had an adventurous
spirit and a generous giving nature
which she exhibited as a caregiver for
Jesse, his family members, friends and
her father and mother.
Yvonne is survived by two sons, Charles
Wallace and wife Sandra, Jody Wallace
and wife, Maria; two daughters: Glenna
Nickerson and Arlena Gordon. Her sisters
are Earlene Scott of Georgetown, TX,
Joyce Leffingwell of Odessa, TX and Rev.
LaVelle Haynes and husband Rev. James
Lyndon Haynes of Horseshoe Bay, TX.
Nine grandchildren and 22 great
grandchildren, numerous nieces and
nephews, cousins and a host of friends,
especially Luesta Davis of Marlow, Ok
and Doris Hurley of Georgetown, TX were
loved and cherished by Yvonne. Her
faithful and constant companion, Reba
the kitty, brought her many hours of
pleasure and comfort during her illness.
Yvonne was preceded into Eternal
Celebration by her husband and parents.
A memorial service will be officiated by
Rev. James L. Haynes at the Santa Anna
Cemetery Pavilion at Santa Anna, Texas
on Saturday March 6, 2010 at 1:00
O'clock
Memorial contributions may be made to
Friends of Hospice, Highland Lakes P.O.
Box 1843, Marble Falls, Texas 78654 or a
favorite charity.
Cremation arrangements by Putnam Funeral
Home & Crematory 145 Texas Avenue
Kingsland, Texas 78639.
Martha
Ann Alexander Glasson
3/1/2010
Martha
Ann Alexander Glasson, age 72, of
Brownwood died Friday morning at the
Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM
Monday at the Grosvenor Baptist Church
with Rev. Bill Merrit and Rev. David
Barnum officiating. A graveside service
will be held at 3:30 pm at the Sand Hill
Cemetery near Bend. Family visitation
will be held from 6 – 8 PM on Sunday at
the funeral home.
She was born October 1, 1937 at Donna,
Texas the daughter of the late Thomas
Floyd
and Maggie Laura Davis Lagrone. She
married Joe Ned Alexander at Austin on
March 4, 1956. He preceded her in death
in 1995. She later married Doyle Glasson
in Brownwood on February 11, 2000. She
had been a resident of Brownwood since
2004 having previously lived in Bastrop,
Austin, San Saba and Coleman. She was a
homemaker and an active member of the
Grosvenor Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Doyle
Glasson of Brownwood
5 Sons – Ricky Alexander and wife
Marlette of Needville
Keith Alexander and wife Gina of Spring,
Tx.
John Alexander and wife Misty of Waco
James Alexander of Orangeburg, South
Carolina
Thomas Alexander and wife Mary of
Brownwood
15 Grandchildren and a great-grandchild
A sister – Stella Birch of Milano, Texas
She was preceded in death by her first
husband Joe Ned Alexander, a brother,
Thomas Floyd Lagrone, Jr. and a sister,
Marilyn Alford.
Friends are invited to sign the
guestbook at
www.heartlandfuneralhome.net.
Lillian V. Sharp, 89
3/1/2010
Fort
Worth -- Lillian V. Sharp, 89, passed
away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in Fort
Worth.
Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in
Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood
Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to the American Cancer
Society and to Alzheimer's research or a
favorite charity.
Lillian was born Aug. 29, 1920, in
Coleman to Bland and Jimmie Kate Smith.
She worked for General Dynamics for 35
years. After retiring, she was the
education chairman in the local chapter
of the American Business Women's
Association and was named Woman of the
Year for 1989. Lillian was also a
longtime member of Birchman Baptist
Church. She loved to write poetry and
spend time in her garden with red roses
being her favorite.
Lillian was preceded in death by her
husband, Henry E. Sharp, in 2007;
daughter, Rita Mae Sharp, in 1940; and
sisters, Lois, Billie, Annie Mae and
Marguerite.
Survivors: Sons, Henry B. Sharp and
wife, Pat, and Fred L. Sharp and his
wife, Karon; grandsons, Michael, Robert,
Niklaus and Christopher Sharp; sister,
Antonio "Toni" Calk; six
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Bobby
Jack Snow, age 75, of Early
3/1/2010
Bobby Jack Snow, age 75, of Early died
Saturday at the Abilene Regional Medical
Center in Abilene.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM
Wednesday in the Heartland Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Benny M. Allcorn
officiating. Burial will follow in the
Bangs Cemetery. Visitation will be held
from 6 – 8 PM on Tuesday at the funeral
home.
He was born October 3, 1934 in Bangs the
son of the late Jack and Irene Phillips
Snow.
He graduated from Bangs High School and
later attended the University of Texas
in Austin. He was married to Jo Ann
Green at Brownwood on July 4, 1962. He
retired from Texas Department of
Transportation as Supervisor of
Stripping, Signs, and Signals,
following 31 years of employment.
He had lived in Brown County all of his
life and was a former director of the
Brown County Youth Fair and Rodeo. He
loved rodeo, sports, and barbequing.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Snow
of Early
His son, Gary Barton and his wife of
whom Jack considered “his special
daughter”, Pati Barton of Valera, Texas
2 Grandchildren – Heather Barker and her
husband Casey of Blanket
Johanna Gordon and her husband Sean of
Brownwood
4 Great Grandchildren – Kassidy and
Hayden Barker and Gunner and Gage Gordon
A sister-in-law, Renee Snow of Houston
A nephew, Eric Snow and wife Karen of
Houston
2 Great-nephews, Thomas and Zack Snow of
Houston
Numerous Cousins.
Also surviving are his two dogs, Peaches
and Baxter of whom he loved very much.
Friends may sign the guestbook at
www.heartlandfuneralhome.net
Louise
Richardson Beard Avants, age 81
3/1/2010
Louise Richardson Beard Avants, age 81,
of Grovetown, Georgia
Louise Richardson Beard Avants, 81,
passed away at Doctors Hospital in
Augusta, Georgia at 12:10 a.m. on
February 23, 2010 with her family by her
side. She had been in ill health for
many years.
Louise was born April 23, 1928, near
Dawson, Texas, to Luther Cecil and Sudie
England Richardson and raised in
Coleman, Texas. She lived in Coleman and
Santa Anna for many years during both of
her marriages before moving to Alvin, TX
and then to Maryland and - finally to
Georgia. She spent the last eighteen
years of her life with her daughter and
son-in-law; Patricia and Joe Hawkins.
Her family wrote: "Louise had a love for
Elvis, country music, dancing and
football - not neccessarly in that
order! She had a laugh that made
everyone smile. The focus of her life
was her family! She will be missed
greatly by her children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces
and nephews as well as many extended
family members".
Louise is survived by sons, Harold R.
Beard and wife Judy, Roger A. Beard and
wife Nelvi, daughter Patricia L. Beard
Hawkins and husband Joe and youngest son
James A. Avants; 10 grandchildren
(Scotty, Cindy, Doug, Jennifer,
Stephanie, Lucretia, Lauren, Roger,
Allen, and Thomas); and 10
great-grandchildren(Stephen, Tyler,
Kathrine, Nicholas, Rikki, Reagan,
Jessica, Makenzie, Gavin, and Ryan).
Memorial services will be held in her
honor on Thursday March 4th at 5 p.m. at
the Damascus Baptist Church in Appling,
Georgia. Reverend Joe Hester will be
officiating.
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