Obituaries Archives - 2007   

Martha Ann Upchurch, 69
12/30/2007
Baird - Martha Ann Upchurch, age 69, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007, in a Fort Worth hospital.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2007, in the First United Methodist Church of Baird with Rev. Sandra Keith officiating.

Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Texas.  Services are under the direction of Parker Funeral Home in Baird, Texas. A visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Martha Ann was born on January 7, 1938, in Baird, Texas, to Herman W.”Hernie” and Mary Darby Martin. She attended Baird schools and graduated as Valedictorian of her class in 1956. She also graduated from Draughn’s Business College in Abilene, Texas. On August 30, 1957 Martha Ann married Wamon Upchurch. They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. They had lived in Fort Worth, Texas, for the past 40 years.

She is survived by her husband, Wamon Upchurch of Fort Worth, Texas; 1 daughter, Ann Shackelford and husband Roy of Comanche, Texas; 2 sons, Cris Upchurch and wife Diane and Mike Upchurch and wife Yondi, all of Fort Worth, Texas; 1 brother, Robert Martin and wife Minnie of Menard, Texas; 3 grandchildren, Josh Upchurch of Fort Worth, Texas, and Dalton Shackelford and Devon Shackelford, both of Comanche, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 grandson, Derek Shackelford.

Carolyn K. Boyle, 61
12/28/2007
Carolyn K. Boyle, of Coleman, passed away at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene on Wednesday, December 26.

Services will be at 1:00pm on Saturday at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Louise Strength officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

She was born June 5, 1946 in Coleman to Isaac Keeney and Ellie Mae "Short" Keeney. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She had worked many different jobs but being a friend was her best past time. Carolyn was preceeded in death by her parents, her husband Joe Ray Boyle in 1990 and a brother, Isaac Floyd Keeney.

She is survived by two sisters - Nancy and husband Bobby Bevills of Sawyer, Oklahoma and Carolyn and husband Joe Wheeler of Abilene; special friend and companion - Richard Lee Smith of Coleman; numerous nieces and nephews; two very special little men - Sage and Kolton Keeney.

Billie Wise Eckles, 78
12/27/2007
was born on October 6, 1929 to Gussie Box Wise and Denby Wise in Coleman County, Texas.

She died on December 21, 2007 in her home in Duncanville, Texas after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family at the end of her life.

A graduate of Hardin-Simmons University, she found a career in public education as a teacher for 32 years. Early in her career she taught business related classes and art. She ended her career as the librarian of Lakeview High School in San Angelo. She was married to Jesse O. Eckles, Jr., an assistant principal at San Angelo High School. Following the death of her husband in 1986, she retired from the San Angelo Independent School District and moved to Duncanville, Texas to be near her daughter. Billie was an avid bridge player, collector of antiques and ardent sports fan. Apart from her varied interests, she was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Eckles Camp and her son-in- law, Steven S. Camp of Duncanville, Texas; her grandchildren, Steven Scott Camp, Jr., Dawn Amanda Camp and Jessica Dean Camp of Duncanville, Texas; her sister, Claudia Rutherford of Santa Anna, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse O.Eckles, Jr. and by her brother, Jake McCreary.

Graveside services were held at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo, Texas on December 22, 2007.

Gretchen Horton Thomas, 44
12/27/2007
Gretchen Horton Thomas went home to be with her Lord on December 6, 2007.

She was born in Jacksonville, Texas and lived in Houston, Texas most of her life. Gretchen graduated from Sam Houston University, Huntsville, Texas and was a stay at home Mom. Gretchen accepted the Lord Jesus as her savior early in her life and was a member of Westbury Baptist Church, Houston, Texas. She was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Texas.

She was the youngest daughter of Wayne and Evangeline Mulroy Horton, former residents of Santa Anna.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Berniece Mulroy and Emmett and Lillie Horton, former residents of Santa Anna.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis Lee Thomas; children, Amanda Lee Thomas, 15, Evan Wayne Thomas, 12, and Jackson Key Thomas, 10; her parents; siblings, Stephenie Burianek, Jennifer Rachac and Timothy Mulroy Horton and their respective families and a favorite Uncle and Aunt, Bill Mulroy, Jr. and Zona Douglas Mulroy; her Father and Mother-in-Law, Phil and Sherilyn Thomas, and their family of Michigan.

Arch Strickland, 87
12/27/2007
Arch Strickland, of Gouldbusk, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29 in Gouldbusk Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Wallace officiating. Burial will follow in the Voss Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Arch Strickland was born October 11, 1920 in Gouldbusk, a son of Percy Lee Strickland and Beulah Gertrude Loggins Strickland. He grew up in Coleman County and attended school at Voss and Mozelle. He served in the United States Navy. In 1950 he married Lillian Waters in California and she preceded him in death in 1980. Arch worked as a Harbor Pilot and Tugboat Captain in the Los Angeles Harbor, living in Wilmington, California and San Pedro, California. He married Nancy Machen in 1997 in Orange County and they moved to Coleman County in 1998. He was a member of the Gouldbusk Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Strickland of Gouldbusk; two daughters, Jan Messineo-Robbins and husband Marty of Gouldbusk and Amber DiMercurio of Round Rock; one brother, Guinn Strickland and wife Lupe of Fort Worth; three grandchildren, Joey Messineo of Atascadero, California, Cynthia Resnick of Las Vegas, Nevada and Melanie Fabian and husband Gary of Round Rock; four great-grandchildren, Amber Hill and husband David, Crystalyn Sanders, Miranda Flores and Alannah Fabian; one great-great grandchild, Amelia Hill; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Gary Strickland and Danny Strickland; two brothers, Wayne and Cecil Strickland; three sisters, Voncile Thomason, Mable Blanton, Rita Grusendorf.

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

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

Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

Catherine Geanette Valdez, 85
12/25/2007
Funeral services for Catherine Geannette Valdez, age 85, of Lampasas, formerly of Brownwood, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 27, at Netherton Funeral Home with Reverend Alan Wallace officiating. under the direction of Netherton Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Rockwood Cemetery under the direction of Netherton Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Wednesday evening at Netherton Funeral Home. Mrs. Valdez passed away Monday morning at a nursing home in Lampasas.

Mrs. Valdez was born in 1922 in St. Etienne d’Loire, France where she was a member of the forced labor program during World War II. She met Estaban (Steve) Valdez, Sr. and they were married in 1945. They moved to Rockwood, Texas in 1948, where they settled and raised 13 kids. They later moved to Brownwood. Mrs. Valdez went into the nursing field as a CNA, Med Aide, then to an LVN in a local nursing home. She was an active member of the Senior Citizens Center. She attended Southside Baptist Church. In 2004, Mrs. Valdez moved to Lampasas with daughter, Juanita Ischy. There she was a member of the Lampasas Senior Center. In 2005, she moved into Spring Oaks Nursing and Rehab, where she was a member of the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Valdez enjoyed dominoes, Bingo and attended church on Sunday Mornings.

She leaves eight boys, Frank and Mary Valdez of Brownwood, Steve and Betty Valdez of Brownwood, Ray and Margie Valdez of Brownwood, Raymond and Terry Valdez of Early, Reuben and Tony Valdez of Snyder, Marty and Donna Valdez of Rhome, Danny and Brenda Valdez of Brownwood and Jimmy and Teri Valdez of Bangs; four daughters, Juanita and Ron Ischy of Lampasas, Suzy and Dennis Traweek of Bangs, Linda Shackelford of Brownwood and Leray Valdez of Lampasas; 22 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and numerous family members in Lyon and Paris, France.

Mrs. Valdez is preceded in death by her husband, Estaban (Steve) Valdez, Sr.; son, John Valdez, great grandson Seth Snyder and her parents, Louis and Antionette Dumas of Lyon, France.

Alejandro DeLeon, Sr., 77
12/23/2007
Alejandro DeLeon, Sr., of Santa Anna, died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at his residence.

Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coleman with Rev. Santiago Udayar officiating. Burial will follow in the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

Alejandro DeLeon, Sr. was born February 1, 1930 in Santa Anna, Texas, a son of Nester DeLeon and Antonia Frausto DeLeon. He grew up in Santa Anna. In 1950 he married Amelia Martinez in Coleman. He was a retired machine operator for the Santa Fe Railroad. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Amelia DeLeon of Santa Anna; three sons, Bobby DeLeon and wife Cheryl of Lakeland, Florida, Eddie DeLeon of Santa Anna, Alex DeLeon, Jr. and wife Shana of Santa Anna; one daughter, Mary Patrick and husband Perry of Santa Anna; one brother, Raymond DeLeon and wife Ofelia of Santa Anna; one sister, Avida Felan of San Antonio; 20 grandchildren, including four who were raised by their grandparents - Bobby, Delia, Tony and Danny DeLeon; 21 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Tony Adam DeLeon in 1956; four brothers and three sisters.

Prayer Service (Rosary) will be held on Sunday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.

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Edna Mae Dunnam Bunt, 91
12/18/2007
Edna Mae Dunnam Bunt, of Coleman, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 5:30 AM at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.

Services will be Friday 11:00 am at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating. Interment will follow at 3:30 PM at Squaw Creek Cemetery in Rainbow, Texas with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

The family will receive friends Thursday 5-6:30 PM at Henderson Funeral Home



Family requests donations to Coleman Meals on Wheels, Box 785, Coleman, TX 76834 or Peace Valley Healing Center, Box 979, Boulder, MT 59632-0979.

Edna was born February 21, 1916 in Houston County, Texas to the late Andrew Burnydot and Minnie Ann Brown Dunnam. She graduated from Snyder High School and attended Texas Weslyan College. On May 15, 1938 Edna married Little Joe Bunt in Ft Worth, Texas and they celebrated fifty-five years of marriage. Joe preceded her in death in 1993. Edna has been a resident of Coleman since 1962 where she was a member of the First Baptist Church serving on the benevolence committee and teaching the Rebecca Sunday School class for many years. She was a charter member of the Coleman Aviation Club, member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Friends of the Library, and a charter member on the Board of Directors of Coleman’s Meals on Wheels. Edna had retired in 1981 from the State of Texas where she worked as a social worker.

SURVIVORS - 2 Daughters - Vanita & husband Junious Arrant of Monroe, Texas and Diana Sue & husband Richard Garai of Lewiston, Idaho; Daughter-in-law – Vicki Bunt of Waco, Texas; 6 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren. Edna was preceded in death by Son – Joe Monroe Bunt in 2007.

Dick Evans, 80
12/17/2007
Dick Evans of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 12:05 PM at the Rising Star Nursing Home.

Services will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel in Santa Anna with Rev. Dave Fair officiating. Interment will follow at the Rocky Creek Cemetery with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends from 5 till 6 PM Tuesday at Henderson Funeral Home.

He was born Spencer Dick Evans on April 2, 1927 in Brown County to the late Elmer C. and Jesse Dickey Evans. Dick attended Brown County Schools and received Associate Degrees from Cisco Jr. College and Abilene Christian College. He was raised in Brown and Coleman Counties and was a resident of Santa Anna the past twenty-five years. Dick was a Naval veteran of World War II and Korea and a lifetime member of the VFW 4372. He was a member of the Baptist Church and stock farmer and retired in 1977 from Southwestern Bell.

Survivors: 3 Sons – Weldon Evans of Odessa, Texas; Garry Evans of Andrews, Texas; Robert Evans of Houston, Texas; Brother – Bobby Evans of Bluff Dale, Texas; 5 Grandchildren; 2 Great-Grandchildren.

Dick was preceded in death by 3 Sons – Dickey, Calvin & Larry Evans.

Rev. Curtis Eugene Morton, 86
12/16/2007
Rev. Curtis Eugene Morton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Odis C. and Ida Jackson Morton, passed away in the Brownwood Regional Medical Center on December 14, 2007.

Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Sunday, December 16 and Monday, December 17 from 9:00am until noon.

Funeral services will be at 1:30pm Monday, December 17, in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Glen Cove Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. David Williams officiating.

Born February 6, 1921, he was married to the late Patricia Brandstetter November 4, 1950 and she preceded him in death in 1993. He surrendered to preach the Word of God in 1951 and preached in many churches. He later married the late Margaret Louise Dawkins December 15, 1996 and she preceded him in death in 2006.

He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law and one daughter and son-in-law - Curtis Wayne and Wanda Morton and Sherman Allen and Lorima Morton, all of Glen Cove; Farion Keith and Laurie Morton of Brady, David Wade and Christie Morton of Llano; daughter Patricia Darlene and Dwain Batla of Wingate; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 step-daughters - Betty Dawkins of San Angelo and Amanda Dawkins of Brandon, Texas; 3 step-children, 1 step-great grandchild; two sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

Mattie Amanda (Janie) Davis, 74
12/12/2007
Mattie Amanda (Janie) Davis, of Coleman, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at her residence.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2007, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Burkett Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mattie Amanda (Janie) Davis was born March 28, 1933, the daughter of Robert Coffee and Myrtle Annie Jacobs Coffee. She grew up and attended school in Rising Star. She married Earl F. Davis on February 4, 1957 in Lovington, New Mexico. She was a housewife and a Baptist.

Survivors include her children - Rena Croft of Coleman, Melissa and Sammy Cortez of Coleman, Buddy and Patty Davis of Coleman; three sisters, Lillie Mae Brown of Comanche, Melba McBride of May, Myrtle Storey of Brownwood; grandchildren, Charlie and Misty Croft of Coleman, Rusty and Christina Croft of Abilene, Sabrena Croft of Coleman, Jacob Cortez of Coleman, Ashley and Rusty Holloway of Coleman, Dustin Lamadrid of Coleman, Johnathan Lamadrid of Coleman, Kayla Harris of Baird, Joel Lamadrid of Coleman; Daniel Lamadrid of Coleman; eight great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Mary Malloy Pocius.

Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

James (Jim) Ballard, 85
12/11/2007
James (Jim) Ballard, age 85, of Coleman, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Ballard officiating and assisted by Rev. Bill Schoneman. Burial will follow in the Brown Ranch Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

James (Jim) Ballard was born May 8, 1922 in Fisk, Coleman County, Texas, a son of Chester Newton Ballard, Sr. and Etta A. Frazier Ballard. He grew up in Coleman County and graduated from Mozelle High School. From 1942-1946 he served his country in the United States Army. Jim moved to Pasadena, Texas in 1950 where he worked for Champion International, retiring in 1987. After his retirement, he moved to Coleman and had lived here since that time. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and a regular for breakfast at Owl Drug Store six mornings a week.

Survivors include six sisters, Melba Wesson of Brownwood, Allene Cope of Coleman, Aleta Trigg and husband James of Corpus Christi, Clara Row and husband Buck of Midland, Jean Groze of Fort Worth, Joan Stanton and husband Don of Silsbee; three brothers, Rev. Bill Ballard and wife Barbara of Big Spring, Chester Ballard of Brownwood and Wiley Ballard and wife Carol of Midland; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester N. Ballard, Sr. and Etta Frazier Ballard; one brother, Courtney Ballard; two sisters, Roseleen Metts and Mary Williams.

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

Memorials may be made to Loaves and Fishes, P. O. Box 105, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

Col. William D. Atkins, USAF, Ret
12/11/2007
Bill "Gonzo" Atkins slipped the surly bonds of earth Saturday, December 8, 2007. Bill was an independent soul who dearly loved his family, his friends, his Air Force comrades, his country, and flying fighter airplanes.  He was extremely proud that he went from being a private in the Marine Corps to being a colonel and a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He was blessed with an iron will, a priceless sense of humor, a make-it-happen attitude. In October of 1938, his parents, Bill and Delia Atkins, chose him and gave him their lifelong love. Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jo, who he said was the "wind beneath his wings"; his beloved daughter, Sherri Gonzales and her husband, Victor; and his beloved daughter, Debbi Atkins. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Tony Gonzales, Erica Atkins, and Jesse Gonzales who lit up his life.

Bill spent 3 years in the Marine Corps achieving the rank of staff sergeant. He was in the Air Force for 22 years. His medals include Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal w/1 oak leaf cluster, Air Medal w/11 oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, AF Achievement Medal, AF Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device w/1 oak leaf cluster, Combat Readiness Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/5 oak leaf clusters, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon w/1 oak leaf cluster, AF Overseas Long Tour Ribbon w/3 oak leaf clusters, AF Longevity Service Award w/5 oak leaf clusters, Small Arm Marksmanship Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. While flying the T-37, the T-38, the T-33, the F-100, and the F-4, his jobs included Instructor Pilot, Flying Safety Officer for 3 squadrons and PACAF, 3rd TFS DO, 3rd TFW Chief of Stan Eval, 36th TFS Commander, 51st TFW Assistant DO, 5th AF Director of Fighter Ops, and HQ 12th AF Deputy IG. He was presented Chinese flying wings while in Taiwan.

Visitation will be on December 14, 2007, at 9:00 A.M. and funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. at Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Georgetown. Interment will follow at 2:30 P.M. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio with full military honors. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Bill's memory to the West Texas Boys Ranch, 10223 Boys Ranch Road, San Angelo, Texas 76904-9989.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com.

Arrangements by Cook-Walden/Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.

Henry Buford
12/11/2007
Services are pending for Henry Buford of McAlester, OK.

Local survivor are two sisters - Mary Griffin and Pat Freeman; two nieces Mary Ann Bowers and Sharon Walters; one nephew Billy D. Griffin.

Norma Wilcox Parks, 80
12/10/2007
Mrs. Norma Wilcox Parks, of Bronte, Texas, passed away Friday, December 7, 2007 at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo at the age of 80.

A local survivor is a daughter, Nancy Parks Turner and husband Donald Turner.

She is also survived by: a daughter - Dorothy Speary of Bronte; a son - Frank Parks Jr. of Cordelle, Georgia. Mrs. Parks was preceeded in her passing by a daughter - Velda Parks Hargrave and one son, Edmund Parks.

A Memorial Service will be at 1:00pm Saturday, December 15, at Tenneyson Baptist Church in Tenneyson, Texas.

Elton Jay Garcia, Jr.
12/10/2007
Elton Jay Garcia, Jr., infant son of Monica Sanchez and Elton Jay Garcia, died Saturday, December 8, 2007 in an Abilene hospital.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coleman with Rev. Santiago Udayar officiating. Burial will follow in the Glen Cove Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

Survivors include his parents, Monica and Elton Jay Garcia of Winters; maternal grandparents, Jose and Julia Sanchez of Winters; paternal grandparents, Rebecca and Emilio Martinez of Winters and Santos Juan Garcia of Abilene; two sisters, Tailor LaShea Garcia and Jaliegh Garcia both of Ballinger; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Prayer service will be held Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.

LONNIE LEE SMITH, 66
12/10/2007
Lonnie Smith, of Hemphill, Texas, formerly of Coleman died Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Lake Jackson.

Born on September 30, 1941, in Coleman, Texas to Luke and Virginia “Shorty” Albaugh Smith, Lonnie grew up in Coleman and was a former Bluecat. After a brief period in California he returned to Coleman where he initiated a boxing club. Later he moved to Lake Jackson where he was employed by Dow Chemical in the Security, Fire, and Medical Unit at Oyster Creek Division. In 1989 he moved to Hemphill and worked for ten years for the Hemphill ISD. At the time of his death Lonnie was employed by the Shelbyville ISD. A lifetime carpenter and faithful husband to his wife Pat of forty-six years, Lonnie was a loving and caring father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all he met.

He is survived by his wife - Pat; sons, Eddie Karl Smith and wife Sara of Bay City, Lonnie Keith and wife Lara of Lake Jackson; daughters, Twyla Byrd and husband Don, Trena Bennett and fiancée Phil Arredondo all of Lake Jackson; brothers, Ben Smith and wife Cynthia of Louisiana; Michael Smith and wife Cathy of Sweeny; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Rodger Bowers and wife Joy of Sweeny; sisters-in-law, Margie Crain, Gerry Mitchell and husband Ocie of Coleman, Jane Speers of Angleton, Avelene Bowers of Coleman, Dean Bowers of Louisiana and Beverly Bowers of Bangs; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Services 2 PM Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coleman. Reverend Dick Schultz and Reverend Toby Bowers will officiate. Burial will follow at Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home of Irving.

Family will receive friends 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the church.

Louise Herring Clark, 87
12/10/2007
Louise Herring Clark passed into eternal life Tuesday, December 4, 2007 in Lubbock, Texas.

She was born Vista Louise McCune on August 11, 1921. She married Charles Herring on June 4, 1940 in Wichita Falls, Texas. They moved their family to Plainview in 1954. He preceded her in death in September of 1980. She married Thomas (Ed) Clark on April 15, 1981 in Plainview and he preceded her in death in January of 1999.

Louise spent the biggest part of her life in the nursing field and was a longtime member of the Calvary Baptist Church.

Louise is survived by two sons Gary Herring and his wife Inez of Coleman, Texas and Richard Herring and his wife Pat of Nazareth, Texas; two daughters Patricia Drexler and husband Charlie of Midland, Texas and Janice Wesley and husband Dean of Lubbock, Texas; brother Galen McCune and wife Barbara of Ft. Worth; two sisters Imogene Davis and Norma Stark, both of Ft. Worth; numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Graveside service was 1:30pm Friday, December 7, 2007 at Parklawn Memorial Gardens with Bro. Ken Horn officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Lemons Funeral Home.

Bonnie Joann Fain, 74
12/5/2007
Bonnie Fain, of Coleman, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Bonnie Joann Fain was born December 9, 1933 in Gouldbusk, the daughter of Johnny Row and Mary Alice Garrett Row. She grew up in Gouldbusk and attended school at Mozelle. She married Bill Fain July 12, 1957 in Vernon, Texas. She was homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Fain of Coleman; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Lynn Schumacher of Bangs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Beverly Fain of Brownwood, Dale and Kathleen Fain of Scotland; two sisters, Janie Hemphill of Coleman, Donna Haynes and husband, Jerry, of Odessa; one brother, Horace Row of Deming, New Mexico, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Linda Jo Fain, a brother, Bobby G. Fain and one grandson, Travis Neil Fain.

Family visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2007 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to the Heart of Texas Baptist Encampment, 8025 N. FM 2125, Brownwood, Texas 76801.

Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

Geneva Watson Arredondo, 70
12/3/2007
Geneva Watson Arredondo, of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 4: 35 AM in LaMarque, Texas.

Services will be at 10:00am Thursday at Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Sam Wilson Officiating with interment to follow under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 till 7 PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

Geneva was born December 31, 1936 in Coleman County, Texas to the late James Edward and Letha Mae McIntire Watson. She was a lifetime resident of Santa Anna where she attended the Santa Anna schools. Geneva was a member of the Church of Christ and beautician and worked with Home Health Care.

Survivors: 3 Sons - Kenneth & wife Sylvia Miller and son Kenneth Miller Jr. & wife Rhonda and their son Conner Blake Miller; daughter Jennifer & husband Joseph Kasavage and son Joseph Michael III, Robert & wife Lori Singleton & daughter Cheri & husband Gerardo Briseno and Jerry & wife Monica Arredondo & children David, Dylan & Devon; Sister – Sadie Hendrix of Flint, Michigan

Pallbearers - Grandsons.

Jake McCreary, 84
12/3/2007
Jake McCreary, of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the Abilene Regional Medical Center.

Services will be Tuesday December 4, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. at the Rockwood Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Lee officiating with Interment to follow in the Rockwood cemetery directed by Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

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

Jake was born April 8, 1923 in Rockwood, Texas to the late Jake McCreary Sr. and Gussie Box McCreary. He was a lifetime resident of Coleman County where he was a 1941 graduate from Rockwood High School, and attended Texas A&M. On December 8, 1945 he married Sammie McIlvain in Fort Worth and they celebrated fifty eight years of marriage. Sammie preceded him in death in 2004. Jake was an army veteran of World War II serving in Cecily and Italy receiving a Purple Heart and numerous other awards. HE was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Jake was a member of the Coleman Rodeo Assoc., Santa Anna Lions Club and American Legion post 0345 Texas. Jack was a stock farmer and Coleman County Commissioner for Precinct 2 for many years.

Survivors include: 2 Daughters & Son-in-laws - Leslie & husband Mickey Davidson of Big Lake, Texas and Sharon & husband Bobby Lee of Cisco, Texas; 2 Sisters - Claudia Rutherford of Santa Anna, Texas and Billie Eckles of Duncanville, Texas; Grandchildren - Trent & wife Kendra Davidson of Big Lake, Texas, Tyler Davidson of San Angelo, Texas, Trace Davidson of Big Lake, Texas, J. J. & wife Mandy Lee & son Gavyn of Cisco, Texas, Jenna & husband Lee Wood of Cisco, Texas; Nieces, Nephews & many, many friends.

Jake was preceded in death by Brother Sealy McCreary and Step Father Demby Wise.

Pallbearers - Montie Guthrie, Lane Guthrie, Rob Chaney,Tom Bell, Roy Rhodes, Gaylon Pickett.

Honorary Pallbearers - Montie Guthrie Sr., Jim Everett, Bob Rutherford, Joe Riley, Tommy Winfrey.

Margaret J. McDonald, 68
12/2/2007
Margaret J. McDonald, of Coleman, died Sunday, December 2, 2007 at an Abilene hospital.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in the Santa Anna Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Margaret J. McDonald was born July 2, 1939 in Madisonville, Texas, the daughter of Monnie Lee Franklin Andrews and the late Raymond Howard Andrews. She grew up in east Texas and moved to Coleman over 50 years ago. She married Newton Carl McDonald, Jr. on January 8, 1967 in Coleman. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1998. She work in the Dietary Department at Coleman County Medical Center for over 20 years and attended Concho Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children, Gary McDonald of Abilene, Vickie Owen of Coleman, Anita Monroe of Bangs, Lee Ann Brooks of Snyder; her mother, Monnie Lee Andrews of Coleman; her brother, Howard Ray Andrews of Coleman; grandchildren, Lesli Jones of Coleman, Shea Keith of Abilene, Brandon Owen of Coleman, Zackary McDonald of Snyder, Jeremy Monroe of San Angelo, Lauren Brooks of Snyder and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and her husband.

Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2007 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory Street, Abilene, Texas 79601.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

Connye Ballard, 64
12/1/2007
Graveside funeral services for Connye Ballard, of Brownwood, will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 2, 2007 in Eastlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Ballard officiating, under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home.

Connye went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, November 30, 2007 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

She was born on September 13, 1943 in San Angelo to David and Joyce Alley. She married Chester Ballard on November 11, 1961 in Blanket. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her father, David M. Alley, Sr.

Connye is survived by her mother, Joyce Alley of Brownwood, her husband, Chester Ballard of Brownwood, a daughter, Sherri Frost and husband Stewart of Saginaw, a son Rick Ballard and wife Donna of Midlothian, a sister Melinda Williams and husband Jim of Blanket, a brother David Alley, Jr. and wife Linda of Mooresville, NC; four grandchildren, Nikki Groth and husband Josh of Kaufman, Kristy Harris of Valley Mills, Matthew Frost of Huntsville, and Chelsye Tyler of Rowlett; two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Jacob Groth of Kaufman, and an aunt, Edith Dodson and husband Freddie of Santa Anna.

For many years Connye's favorite pastime was travelling around the country with her line dancing group, The Texas Twisters, whose members include-Pat, Donna, Pepper, Ann, Joan, Betty, and Katherine. The Texas Twisters enjoyed performing in nursing home and at dancing contests.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.mem.com. 

Jim Jones, 66
11/28/2007
Jim passed away and went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2007 at his home in Dallas, Texas.

Jimmy was born on November 24, 1941 in Dallas and moved to Tennessee with his family when he was five. He was raised in Memphis, attended Castle Heights Military Academy and The University of Tennessee. He served his country with the U. S. Air Force. On May 28, 1961 Jimmy married Angela Regina Hatfield in Houston and they celebrated 41 years of marriage. He moved back to Texas in 1965 where he owned and operated an auto parts business. He is survived by many loving family members, including his wife, Angie: son and daughter-in-law, Clay and Ingrid and their children Avery and Ethan; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Angie who are expecting their first child in the spring. Also survived by sisters Linda Hubbard and Judi Jones and nephews Christopher Jones, Jason Hubbard, Daniel Hubbard, and Paul Hubbard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Jim Jones and sister Christy Sue Hay. Jimmy had a wonderfully fun sense of humor which endeared him to family and friends, and he will be missed so very much.

Services will be in Santa Anna, Texas on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Noon at Henderson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arthritis Foundation at 4300 MacArthur, Suite 245, Dallas, Texas 75209.

Lucille King Herring, 88
11/28/2007
Lucille King Herring, of Angelton, Texas formerly of Coleman,Texas passed away Wednesday at the Country Village in Angleton, Texas.

Eastern Star Graveside Services will be at 2:00pm Sunday at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 4 till 6 PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

Lucille was born May 29, 1919 in Bangs, Texas to the late Albert N. and Inez Munselle King. She was raised in Bangs where she attended the Bangs Schools. On November 27, 1935 Lucille married Mancel Cleve Herring in May, Texas and they celebrated seventy-two years of marriage. Lucille was a member of the Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She was a homemaker and partner with her husband in Herring Jewelers for many years retiring in 1978.

SURVIVORS: Husband – Mancel Herring of Angleton, Texas; 2 Sons – Roy Cleve & wife Susie Herring of Whitney, Texas and Leslie Don & wife Claudia Herring of Lake Jackson, Texas; daughter - Sharon Childs of Richmond, Texas; Brother – Cecil King of Brownwood, Texas; a number of nieces and nephews; 8 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren; 6 Great Great Grandchildren. Lucille was preceded in death by 1 Sister and 5 Brothers.

Willie Douglas Hopson, 77
11/28/2007
Willie Douglas Hopson passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at Abilene Regional Medical Center.

Family only visitation will be on Thursday, November 29, from 9:00am to 5:00pm with friends and family viewing on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1, from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Walker Funeral Home.

Willie was born September 21, 1930 at Ft. McKavette, Texas to the late Carl Clinton Hopson and Nettie Elizabeth Brown. He was a Korean War veteran, retired steel builder and a Baptist.

Survivors are: two daughters - Lilly Jane Hopson and Lisa Jean Eldred, both of Coleman; five sons - William Dalton Hopson of Dublin, Wayne D. Hopson of Paris, Winston D. Hopson and Wesley David Hopson of Coleman and Wyatt D. Hopson of San Angelo.
Willie is also survived by his ex-wife - Rufina Hopson of Coleman; three sisters - Niffie Lee Nicholson and Doris Virginia Fellers, both of Gillette, and Winona Stewart of Port Arthur; one brother - Richard Willie Hopson of Gillette; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Ethel Radle, 93
11/28/2007
Ethel Radle, of Santa Anna, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at Coleman County Medical Center.

A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Ethel Radle was born November 7, 1914 in Oklahoma, the daughter of W.G. and Mary Wynn. She grew up and attended school in San Saba County. On July 21, 1938, she married Phillip A. Radle in Brownwood. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1989. She was housewife and a Baptist.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Nick Poldrack of Coleman; her son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Sylvia Stewart of Arlington; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Billy Radle, one granddaughter, Danita Renae Batla, three brothers and three sisters.

Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 28, 2007 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Coleman, Family Life Center Fund.

Please sign our online guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

Richard Hubbard, 58
11/26/2007
Richard Hubbard, of Coleman, died Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center.

By Richard's request, there will be no funeral service. Arrangements were made by Stevens Funeral Home.

Richard Hubbard was born May 2, 1949 in Coleman, Texas, a son of Faye Windham Hubbard Dean and the late Harold R. Hubbard. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1967. Richard lived in Abilene and Fort Worth and moved back to Coleman a year ago. He was a dietary manager.

Survivors include his mother, Faye Dean of Coleman; two brothers, Mike Hubbard of Coleman and Vince Hubbard of Grapevine; three nieces and one nephew.

Memorials may be made to the Jack Cosby Scholarship Fund, Tuesday School, c/o Elm Street Church of Christ, P. O. Box 998, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Erma Tomlinson, 89
11/24/2007
Erma Tomlinson, former Coleman resident, died Thursday, November 22, 2007 in a Pampa nursing home.

Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 25 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pat McClatchy officiating. Burial will follow in the Burkett Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born May 16, 1918 in Burkett, Texas, a daughter of the late Arch B. Harris and Mary Lou Colvin Harris. She grew up in Burkett and graduated from Burkett High School in 1938. On May 12, 1940 she married Jimmie C. (J. C.) Tomlinson in Coleman and he preceded her in death. Following her marriage she lived in Corpus Christi for 25 years and returned to live in Coleman in 1976. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she worked with the United Methodist Women (UMW) and in the Clothing Room at the church. She received two life membership pins from UMW - one from St. John’s United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi and one from First United Methodist Church in Coleman. Mrs. Tomlinson was a member of VFW Post 8875 Ladies Auxiliary and worked 10 years as a volunteer at Leisure Lodge Care Center where she led a devotional program.

She is survived by one daughter, Jimmie Marie Davis of Pampa; four grandchildren, Gene Douglas Tomlinson, Christopher Robin Davis and wife Karol, Jonathan Gabriel Davis, Sarah Elizabeth Davis; step-grandson, Josh Harmon Cash; four great-grandchildren, Jennifer Ann Tomlinson, Savannah Marie Davis, Cheyanne Faith Day, London Hope Davis; two great-great grandchildren, Alicia and Alexandria Jones; several step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Gayle Davis; three sisters, Virgie Adams, Elsie Porter, Lorene Gray; one brother, A. B. Harris, Jr.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 852, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.
 

Jewel Anderson, 97
11/22/2007
Jewel Anderson, of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Tuesday November 20, 2007 at 8:50 PM at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Services will be Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Northside Church of Christ with Sam Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Friday from 5 till 7 PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

She was born Jewel Lena Robbins on October 15, 1910 in Brown County, Texas to the late James Alvin and Mary Ella Advants Robbins. She was raised in Brown and Coleman Counties where she attended the county schools, graduating from Santa Anna High School and Draughon Business College in Abilene. On December 17, 1936 Jewel married George Robert Anderson in Coleman, Texas and they celebrated fifty-six years of marriage. Robert preceded her in death in 1993. She had been a resident of Coleman County since 1921 and was a charter member of the Northside Church of Christ where she taught preschool children’s class for many years. Jewel worked as a nurse aide at Ranger Park Nursing Home and Hospital for several years and was a homemaker.

Survivors include: 4 Sons - Wilburn & wife Geneva Anderson of San Antonio, TX, Stanley & wife Rowena Anderson of Santa Anna, TX, Norman & wife Willetta Anderson of Santa Anna, TX, Edward & wife Linda Anderson of Brookesmith, TX; 3 Sisters – Ruby Huggins of Stratford, TX, Catherine Haney of Dalhart, TX, Mary Ella & husband J. E. Brannon of Stratford, TX, Sister-in-law – Dorothy Robbins of Stratford, TX; 13 Grandchildren; 23 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild. Jewel was preceded in death by 3 Sisters and 3 Brothers.

Ardell Monroe, 84
11/20/2007
Ardell Monroe, of Valera, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Coleman County Medical Center.

Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Valera Cemetery with Rev. Charles Grossman officiating. Interment will follow with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 till 7 PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

He was born Charis Ardell Monroe on September 6, 1923 in Coleman County, Texas to the late Aaron Homer and Maud Chloe Akins Monroe. He is a lifetime resident of Coleman County and attended the Valera Schools and was a member of the Baptist Church. On September 6, 1946 Ardell married Wanda Moser in Talpa, Texas and they celebrated sixty one years of marriage. Ardell was employed in the oilfield then worked for Dry Manufacturing retiring in 1991.

Survivors include - Wife – Wanda Monroe of Valera; 4 Daughters - Betty Curty of Valera, Shirley Beal of Valera, Bonnie and husband Charles Grossman of Gatesville, Brenda Sikes of Valera; 2 Sons - Terry Monroe and friend Cassandra Lewis of Coleman and Dewayne and wife Angie Monroe of Valera; 6 Sisters – Mildred Barnes of Coleman, Billie Rouillard of Coleman, Joy Livingston of Abilene, Patsy Jackson of Coleman, Deoma Fisher of Coleman, Patricia Jones of Coleman; 2 Brothers – Weldon Monroe of Andrews and L. J. Monroe of Coleman, Texas; Several Nieces and Nephews; 15 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild

Ardell was preceded in death by a son – Leonard Ardell Monroe in 1960 and by 2 Sisters and 1 Brother.

Mrs. Emma Nell (Sing) Downey, 90
11/19/2007
Mrs. Emma Nell (Sing) Downey, daughter of the late Mr. L. H. (Pearl) & Mrs. Effie Griffith, passed away November 19, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center.

She born in Gouldbusk on December 17, 1916. A graduate of the Gouldbusk High School, Sing spent her early life in the Gouldbusk area. She married the late Mr. Glyn Downey in Gouldbusk on October 6, 1940. He preceded her in death August 6, 2006. After living in San Angelo for many years, in 1975 they moved to Gouldbusk for the next twenty years before moving to Coleman in 1995. A member of the Baptist Church, Sing was a homemaker, and a member of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by one daughter; Beth Sexton of Coleman; one son, Don Downey of San Angelo; in laws - Zelma, Sherwood & Jean Downey, Patsy Bartley all of Coleman, Doris & Bob Dehnel of San Angelo. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister; Mary Love Griffith, two brothers-in-law; Malcolm and Billy.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 21, in the Walker Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating. Interment will follow at the Gouldbusk Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be Tuesday from 6-7 pm at Walker Funeral Home.

Danita Renae Batla, 45
11/19/2007
Danita Renae Batla, of Garland, Texas passed from this life Friday morning, November 16,. 2007 at Baylor Medical Center, Garland, Texas.

A celebration of her life will be held Friday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m. at Restland Funeral Home, 9220 Restland Road, Dallas, Texas, with Ken Cunningham officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park.

Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday night at the funeral home.

Danita was born August 30, 1962 in Coleman, Texas to Nick and Ruth Podrack. On February 8, 1986 she was married to Weston Batla in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Coleman High School in 1980 and later attended El Centro College School of Nursing in Dallas where she received an Associate Degree as a Registered Nurse. She had been employed at Baylor Medical Center in Garland for approximately 17 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Coleman.

Survivors include her husband, Weston, of Garland; two daughters, Brandi and Jordan of Garland; her grandbaby of Garland; her parents, Nick and Ruth Poldrack of Coleman and her grandmother, Ethel Radle of Santa Anna.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, P. A. Radle of Santa Anna and Arthur and Avis Poldrack of Coleman.

Pallbearers will be Zac and Gavin Gist, Juan Romero, Scot Hudy, Ron Jenkins and Gary Stacha.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605 or Loaves and Fishes, P. O. Box 105, Coleman, Texas or the charity of donor's choice.

On-line guestbook at www.restlandfuneralhome.com.

JAMES ARNOLD OWENS, JR., 84
11/15/2007
OPLIN – James Arnold Owens, Jr. died Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at an Abilene hospital.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2007, in Oplin Baptist Church with Reverends James Teel and Daniel Stovall officiating. Burial will be in Oplin Cemetery, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola.

James was born to Jewell Faye Hampton Owens and James Arnold Owens, Sr. September 21, 1923, in Nugent (Taylor County), Texas. A veteran of WWII, he served in the Seabees of the U. S. Navy building roads on Okinawa. He married Vera Archer July 1, 1946, in Abilene. The couple moved to Boron, California in 1946, where he worked for U. S. Borax and Chemical Company, retiring after 27 years as a supervisor. He also owned and operated Boron TV Sales and Service in Boron. He moved to the Oplin area in 1973, and worked as superintendent of the Lawn Water System, retiring after 26 years, and owned and operated Oplin Jot-Um-Down Store since 1983. He was a Demoley Dad and Master Mason in the Masonic Lodge in Boron, California for 40 plus years and a member of Oplin Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Bobby Jean Owens; and one grandson, Randie Morris.

Survivors include his wife, Vera Owens of Oplin; three daughters, Alice Marie Denunzio and husband David of Oplin, Judy Ann Woodard and husband Tarlton “Butch” of Oplin, and Arletta Kay O’Shields and husband James of Coleman; six grandchildren, Cheryl Smoot, Tiffeny Fulgham, Levi Woodard, Regina Woodard, Amanda O’Shields, and Jarret O’Shields; six great-grandchildren, Kamryn Calderon, Gilbert Calderon, Jr., Alisyn Smoot, Morgan Fulgham, Emery Fulgham, and Brockston Woodard; seven brothers, Burl Owens and wife Erma Lee of Abilene, Floyd Ray Owens and wife Biff of Temple, Harold Dean Owens and wife Mary of Redding, California, Don Owens and wife Kacky of Fruitvale, Texas, Mack Owens of Abilene, Jerry Owens of Lebanon, Tennessee, and Frank Owens and wife Glenda of Clyde; two sisters, Lavoy Williams of Oplin and Jodie Owens of Henrietta; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2007, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Oplin Baptist Church Building Fund, 17892 CR 225, Clyde, Texas 79510 or Oplin Volunteer Fire Department, % Shirley Landers, 10396 FM 604, Ovalo, Texas 79541.

Bernice Buck Parker, 93
11/14/2007
Bernice Buck Parker, long-time resident of Borger and former Coleman resident, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at a nursing home in Plano, Texas.

Graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17 at the Coleman Cemetery Pavilion. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

She was born Bernice Buck on June 30, 1914 in Coleman, Texas, a daughter of the late Oscar Buck and Nettie Curry Buck. She grew up in Coleman, attended school at Echo, Rae and Coleman. In 1934 she married Hollaway Parker, Sr. in Ballinger and he preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Parker lived in Coleman and Brownwood prior to moving to Borger, Texas where she resided for 43 years. Due to ill health, she moved to Plano in December 2006. She was a homemaker and one of Jehovah's Witnesses, having been baptized 73 years ago.

Survivors include one son, Hollaway Parker and wife Eva of Coleman; one daughter, Becky Parker Potts of Plano; two sisters, Leona Briggs of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Nina Tharp of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Debbie Little and husband Roger, Donna Winkle and husband David, Joel Parker Potts and wife Alyssa, Rebecca Shank and husband Merreck; two great-grandchildren, Trey Alan Little and wife Kelly, Dylan W. Winkle; two great-great grandchildren, Tyler Alan Little and Jake Parker Little; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, Weldon Buck, Rex Buck and Oscar W. Buck, two sisters, Chris Rambo and Joyce Crouch.

Memorials may be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness Building Fund in Borger, Texas.

Family visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 16, at Stevens Funeral Home.

Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

GARLAND WIREMAN, 86
11/12/2007
Garland Wireman died Saturday November 10, 2007 in Kerrville.

Graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 14 at the Voss Cemetery Pavilion with Mickey Wireman officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Garland Wireman was born July 18, 1921 in Leaday, Coleman County, Texas, a son of the late Lawrence F. Wireman and Lena Arvilla Stephens Wireman. He grew up in Coleman County and graduated from Mozelle High School. On March 25, 1939 he married Mary Virginia Arnold. From 1939 to 1953 he ranched in Coleman County and from 1953 to 1973 he worked as a dispatcher and cementer for Halliburton. He then went to work for the Texas Railroad Commission as an Inspector and retired in 1986. Mr. Wireman lived in San Angelo for several years and had lived in Kerrville for the last two years. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Mary V. Wireman of Kerrville, Texas; two sons, Mickey Wireman of Hunt, Texas and Terry Wireman of Ingram, Texas; five grandchildren, Fara Baker of San Angelo, Lara Natario of San Antonio, Karina Martin of Houston, Seith Wireman of Phoenix, Arizona and Arett Wireman of San Angelo, Texas; nine great-grandchildren, Guner Smith, Sterling Smith, Seth Smith, Aidan Martin, Regan Martin, Coy, Bri, Sayne Wireman, Tate Potter.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Gladys Creek and Annie Laura Barsch.

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

Please sign our online guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.
 

LONNIE E. JACKSON, 76
11/12/2007
Lonnie Jackson, of Coleman, died Sunday, November 11, 2007 at a Fort Worth hospital.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Sam Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Lonnie E. Jackson was born September 17, 1931 in Coleman County, a son of the late Waid Jackson and Lucille Lindeman Jackson. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1949. On March 29, 1951 he married Ruby Jennings in Coleman and she preceded him in death on February 16, 2005. Lonnie was a self-employed truck driver and a Baptist. In years past he worked in Civil Defense.

He is survived by two daughters, Ruby Seals and husband Dudley of Crowley, Cindy Bell of Pilot Point; one son, Lonnie Waid Jackson and wife Wanda of Coleman; one sister, Fay Roberts and husband Ken of Odessa; four grandsons and one granddaughter, Trae Seals and wife Dallas, Jason Seals and wife Ramona, Travis Jackson and wife Leanna, Justin Bell and Amanda Boucher; seven great-grandchildren, Dominic Bemas, Blake Seals, Savannah Seals, Garrett Seals, Tiffani Seals, Emily Seals and Wyatt Jackson.

Memorials may be made to Loaves and Fishes, P. O. Box 105, Coleman, Texas 76834 or to any local food bank.

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

Please sign our online guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

Evelyn May Peffer West, 80
11/11/2007
Evelyn May Peffer West, a native of Battle Creek, Michigan and resident of Santa Anna, died Friday, November 9, 2007 in Dallas, Texas.

Memorial service will be at 11:00am Monday, November 12, at Santa Anna Assembly of God where she was a faithful member. Burial will occur at a later date.

Mrs. West was a homemaker, proud of her contributions to her country, working as an assembler of fragmentation bombs in Iowa during World War II.

Survivors include: her children - Michael McDonald, Twyla Wallace, Tracy McDonald and Don West; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother - Harold Peffer. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Don West, a sister - Vivian Rettinghaus and a brother, Charles Peffer.

Arrangements are by Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home of Grand Prairie.

Rex Beck, 82
11/9/2007
Rex Beck, longtime Valera resident, passed away Thursday evening at a nursing home in Merkel.

Family visitation will be from 6:00pm to 7:30pm Saturday, November 10, at Walker Funeral Home in Coleman.

Services will be at 3:00pm Sunday, November 11, at the Valera Cemetery Pavilion with Lee Perkins and Carter Edmondson officiating.

Prior to services Sunday, there will be a luncheon at 1:30pm at Big O's in Valera for family, friends and especially the Valera Baptist ladies group.

Rex was born September 2, 1925 in Valera to the late George J. and Maude Mitchell Beck, both of whom were pioneer Coleman County families. Rex lived most of his life in Coleman County. After retirement as a cattle buyer, he lived in the house in which he was born, being the original Dr. H.H. Mitchell home in Valera, built in 1905.

Rex attended Talpa schools, graduating in 1943. Always interested in sports, he played high school basketball and was quarterback on the football team. Rex became a tie-down calf roper and won his first roping at the age of 13. He was a charter member of the Rodeo Cowboys Association, the forerunner of what is now the PRCA. He became a professional calf roper at the age of 18.

He met and later married Patsy Ruth Pruitt on March 25, 1949 in Coleman. Their 58 years of commitment to each other through thick and thin shows the quiet love they felt for one another.

Rex was consistently in the Top 15 year-end standings in the Rodeo Cowboys Association in the 1940's and 50's. He placed or won at most of the larger rodeos including Madison Square Garden in New York City five times. He was most well known for his consistency in not missing a calf, rather than his speed. He roped in many "matched calf ropings" with other notable ropers of his time, such as Toots Mansfield, Ray Wharton, Buddy Groff and Jim Bob Altizer. Rex qualified for the first National Finals Rodeo held in Dallas in 1959. At the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Rex held the record for having the fastest time for 23 years. Rex attributed most of his success in the arena to riding two great horses. Raider, a plain gelding owned by his brother, Hal Beck and a sorrel gelding, known only as Granddad.

When Rex retired from tie-down roping, he became an avid golfer making five Holes-in-One, three at Merkel Country Club and two at Coleman Country Club. He competed and won in many golf tournaments around the Big Country during the next 40 years of his life. When he could no longer play nine holes, he continued to practice putting for several more years or play just a hole or two.

Rex Beck was the epitome of the true cowboy. A man of very few words, he was always a gentleman. He will be remembered as a man who still believed a man's word and his handshake was better than any written and signed contract. He was a strong competitor and humble winner in the arena or on the golf course. He leaves his family with the knowledge of the type of person we should strive to become.

Survivors include: his wife - Pat Beck; daughter - Jan Beck-Woodall and husband Danny of Merkel; granddaughter - Tara Lee Woodall of Merkel; sister-in-law's - Dorrice Beck of San Angelo and Wanda Sue Hughes of Merkel; brother-in-law - C.L. Meeks of Parumph, Nevada; six nieces and five nephews. Rex was preceeded in death by a son, Kenneth Rex Beck and his brother, Hal.

Those wishing to send memorials can make them to the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame, Box 104, Walnut Springs, Texas - to the West Texas Rehab Center - or the Coleman Country Club or a charity of your choice.

Melinda Carol Horner, 54
11/10/2007
Melinda Carol Horner age 54 of Honey Grove, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at the Paris Regional Medical Center.

Services were held Friday at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Honey Grove with Rev. Phillip Barnes officiating.

Local services were held at 2:00pm Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Santa Anna with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating.

Interment followed at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

She was born Melinda Carol Dean on October 22, 1953 in Santa Anna to Sybil Fellers Dean and the late Rodney Dean. Melinda was raised in Santa Anna graduating from Santa Anna High in 1972 and she continued her education graduating from Southwest Texas State. On August 25, 1973 Melinda married David Lynn Horner in Santa Anna and they celebrated thirty four years of marriage. She was a resident of Honey Grove and member of the Allens Point Baptist Church. Melinda was an inspiring middle school teacher that lived for her students and was employed with the Honey Grove ISD for several years. She was a beloved wife, mother and Mammie to her grandchildren.

SURVIVORS - Husband – David Horner of Honey Grove, Texas; Daughter – Chinah Horner of Honey Grove, Texas; Son – Chance & wife Alisha Horner of Abilene, Texas; 2 Grandchildren – Grace & Everett Horner of Abilene, Texas; Mother – Sybil & husband James Eubank of Santa Anna, Texas; Mother-in-law – Oma Dean Horner of Santa Anna, Texas; Sister – Beth Steele of Granbury, Texas; 2 Brothers – Roddy & wife Debbie Dean of Santa Anna, Texas; Rocky & wife Brenda Dean of Crowley, Texas; Sister-in-law – Linda & husband Pete Simmons of Plano, Texas; Brother-in-law – Richard & wife Gail Horner of Santa Anna, Texas; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Pallbearers - Jason Dean, Clint Easley, James Simmons, Jeff Simmons, James Steele, Levi Steele.

Bobby Lewis, 42
11/8/2007
Bobby Lewis of Santa Anna passed away at the Coleman County Medical Center Wednesday, November 7, 2007.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Friday, November 9, at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion, directed by Henderson Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be from 6:00pm to 7:00pm Thursday at Henderson Funeral Home in Santa Anna.

Bobby was born November 19, 1964 in Brownwood to Cynthia Tabor Lewis and the late Franklin Lewis. He was a lifetime resident of Brownwood and Santa Anna and graduated from Santa Anna High School. Bobby was a Methodist and oilfield worker.

Survivors include: his mother - Cynthia Lewis of Santa Anna; a brother - Jason Lewis of Santa Anna.

David C. Carter, 53
11/7/2007
David Carter of Novice died Saturday, November 3, 2007.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Leaday Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

David built motorcycles and a large number of bikers escorted the procession to the
Leaday Cemetery.

David C. Carter was born November 13, 1953 in Coleman, the son of Margie Langehenneg Carter and the late Thomas W. Carter. He grew up in Coleman and attend school in Coleman and at Talpa-Centennial. He built motorcycles, was an electrician, mechanic and was employed at Jet Lube at the time of his death.

He was active in motorcycle rides that help organizations, such as Toys for Tots. He was a Baptist.

Survivors include five children, Heather Beverly of Abilene, Amber Ramon of Coleman, David Carter, Jr. of Ballinger, Larry Wayne Carter of Coleman, Tamara Carter of Coleman; his mother, Margie Carter of Coleman; brothers and sisters, Thomas Wayne Carter of Coleman, Marcia Wardlow of Coleman, Adam Carter of San Angelo, Earl Carter of Santa Anna, Sheila Carter of Coleman; aunts, Joyce Stacey of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Patsy Bruner of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Wanda Cox of Fort Worth, Betty Bilbrey of Lubbock; an uncle, Joe Langehenneg of Coleman; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and two sons, Dustin Wayne Carter and Justin Gene Carter.

Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

Gevenda Lou Findley Dobbins, 48
11/7/2007
Gevenda Lou Findley Dobbins, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Delphia Findley, passed away Monday, November 5, 2007 in the Holiday Hill Nursing Home.

She was born June 27, 1959 in Harlen, Kentucky.  She was married to David Dobbins in Coleman February 14, 1990 and was a member of the Brazos Street Community Church and was activity director at Leisure Lodge.

Survivors include: her husband - David Dobbins of Coleman; two daughters - Janet Gross of Stephenville and Jenene Findley of Coleman.

Family visitation was held Tuesday evening, November 6.

Funeral services will be at 4:00pm Wednesday, November 7, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Louise Strength officiating. Burial will be later.

Bessie Inetha May Rice, 92
11/5/2007
Bessie Inetha May Rice of Granbury and former Coleman County resident, died Saturday, November 3, 2007 in North Richland Hills.

Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at the Glen Cove Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Bessie Inetha May Rice was born April 7, 1915 in Runnels County, Texas, to Alfred C. and Nota Barmore May, and died February 3, 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas. She grew up in Glen Cove in Coleman County and persisted until she earned her diploma from Talpa High School, a significant achievement in the hard times of the Great Depression.

Just as young men responded to the attack on Pearl Harbor by joining the armed forces, Bessie left Coleman to do her part to defend her country. At North American Aviation in Grand Prairie, Texas, she became a genuine Rosie the Riveter, building AT-6 trainers, P-51 Mustang fighters, and B-25 Mitchell bombers. There she met and married Carl O. Rice, a machinist, in 1943. "Rice" pre-deceased Bessie in February, 2007.

Bessie Rice was proud of the variety of things she had done in her long life. For her dozens of homemade decorated cookies and Halloween popcorn balls, kids said that Mrs. Rice was "the coolest room-mother" at the schools of her daughters Carlene and Kathy. The consummate seamstress, Bessie made most of her family’s garments, from choir performance costumes to business suits to wedding gowns to christening dresses, sewing in each one her label "Fashioned by Bessie May Rice."

Bessie said she most enjoyed her years of working at the Berry Patch, a fabric store in Arlington, Texas, where she guided and encouraged her customers in choosing and completing projects. Bessie maintained that even novices should use high quality fabrics because using good materials make people do their best, ensuring success and satisfaction in their work.

Bessie May Rice is survived by Carlene Shupee’ and beloved son-in-law George Shupee’, Arlington; Dr. Kathleen Rice, Austin; grandchildren Stephen and Rachel Shupee’, Jarod Shupee’, and Lindsey Shupee’, all of Arlington; and Craig Shupee’, Chicago. She also leaves siblings Chloris Kincaid, Fairfield, California; Edith Bullock, Coleman, Texas; and Clayton and Ruth May, Alvarado, Texas.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

Lewis M. Whitmire, 74
11/3/2007
Lewis M. Whitmire of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Friday, November 02, 2007 at 7:05 AM at his residence.

Services will be Tuesday at 2:00pm at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Rev’s Paul Stephens, Roger Matthews & Art Allen officiating. Interment will follow with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Monday from 6 till 7PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

He was born Lewis Maynard Whitmire on March 13, 1933 in Clyde, Texas to the late Seth Orr and Berlie Lee Paulk Whitmire. He was raised and attended school at Oplin, Texas and lived in California 1957-1966. Lewis was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Air Force. On October 19, 1982 he married Lorene Hutchison in Brady, Texas and they celebrated twenty two years of marriage. Lorene preceded him in death in 2005. Lewis was resident of Santa Anna since 1980 where he was a member of Christ Church Mission of Santa Anna and had served on many committees while a member of First United Methodist Church. He was also a member of AA and John Burks Society and a retired truck mechanic.

Survivors include:  Daughter – Tonya Goss of Quanna, Texas; 2 Sons – Seth Whitmire of Visiala. California; Delwin Whitmire of Auberry, California; 3 Step Sons – Joe, Bobby, & Gary Hale all of Santa Anna, Texas; Sister – Laverne Whitmire of Tyler, Texas; 4 Brother Sonny Whitmire of Hawley, Texas; Eugene Whitmire of Clyde, Texas; Kermit Whitmire of Denton Valley, Texas; Donald Whitmire MIA; Nieces & Nephews; 13 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren.

Lewis was preceded in death by son Ricky Whitmire and Great Grandson James York, Jr.

Pallbearers: Jerry Ellkis, S. D. Fellers, Jarvis George, Frank Gray, Curtis Skelton, Ernie Turner

Joe D. Copeland
11/3/2007
MIDLAND - Joe D. Copeland passed away November 1, 2007 at the Hospice Unit in Midland Memorial Hospital.

He was born in San Antonio on September 24, 1930 to Joseph and Margaret Copeland. He married Beverly Jones on December 27, 1950 in Coleman, Texas. Joe graduated from Marfa High School, received his Bachelor's from East Texas State at Commerce, and his Master's in Education from the University of Guam. He was an educator in Wolfforth for 6 years, Guam for 8 years, and for 21 years in Borden County. He was involved in all student activities from "bus driving to busting butts." His dedication and commitment to education and students positively influenced many young lives. Joe and Beverly also spent 8 summers working at the Fun Valley Family Resort in Southfork, Colorado. After Joe retired from education, he worked 6 years for the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication.

He was a member of the Lions Club in Wolfforth and Borden County, and a member of St. Luke's Methodist Church of Midland. Joe and Bev also enjoyed square dancing with the Sparkle City Squares in Snyder.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jean Dews and brother in law, Carlin Wicker.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Copeland of Midland, TX; two sons, Wil Copeland and life partner, Dale Smith of Kihei, Maui, HI; and Clay Copeland and wife, Mary, of Midland, TX; one daughter, Kay Garvin and Dale Scott of Arlington, TX. Also surviving are grandchildren, Lisa Ping and husband Len of Chatham, IL; Chrystal Copeland of Midland, TX; David and Kevin Garvin of Arlington, TX, great-grandchildren, Jalen and Justin Ping; sister, June Wicker of Fredericksburg, TX; brother-in-laws, Clifton Fine Dews of San Angelo, TX; and Tom Jones and wife, Janet of New York, NY.

The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Sunday, November 4, 2007 between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Monday, November 5, 2007 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.  Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences visit www.mem.com. 

The family suggests that memorials be made to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, Texas 79701, for they are truly "Angels on Earth."

ROBERT RAY SMEDLEY, 82
10/29/2007
Robert Smedley, of Breckenridge, died Sunday, October 28, 2007 at Stephens Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 10:00am Tuesday, October 30th, at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Don Bearden officiating.

Graveside services and burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Coleman City Cemetery in Coleman.

Mr. Smedley will lie in state from 2 to 3 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

Visitation will be Monday evening, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Morehart Mortuary. Services have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.

Robert Ray Smedley was born in Santa Anna, Texas on October 7, 1925 to parents, Alfred Middleton Smedley and Lorena Belle Connor Smedley. He attended school in Gouldbusk and Valera, as well as, Mozelle High School in Coleman County. Robert served in the United States Army in the Armored Light Tank Company from December 23, 1943 to May 13, 1946. Two of those years were spent in Europe. Robert married Ivy Elizabeth (Beth) Mulkey on November 4, 1947 in Coleman. He went to work in the oil fields and later worked for Cal Texas in Indonesia for eleven years. He also worked in Libya, Nigeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia and various other countries. After twenty years of service with the Texaco Corporation, Robert retired in 1984 and moved to Columbus, Texas. He also worked on drilling rigs for forty years in all. After the death of his first wife, Robert married Della (Dale) Fechner Walker of Breckenridge, Texas on August 11, 1997, and moved to Breckenridge. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and the Triple LLL of First Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Robert is survived by his wife, Della (Dale) Smedley of Breckenridge; one daughter, Cynthia Ann Preas and husband, Cecil of Midland; one sister, Sue Smedley Evans of Columbus; one step-daughter, Vicki White and husband, Tommy of Luling; one granddaughter, Holly Beal and husband, Jeff Beal of Midland; four step grandchildren, Shawn Duncan and wife, Bonnie of Pflugerville, Angela Fiore and husband, Angelo, of Fort Bragg, NC, Christina Sanders and husband, Jason, of La Porte, and Wesley Duncan and wife, Misty of Oklahoma City, OK; and fifteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Beth Smedley, one son, Robert Ray Smedley Jr., one brother, Billy C. Smedley and one granddaughter, Heather Preas Rogers.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Bethany Baptist Church or Meals On Wheels and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

CHARLIE HOWARD EDINGTON, 88
10/28/2007
Charlie Howard Edington, of Burkett, died Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 29 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating, assisted by Rev. Dianne Cree. Burial will follow in the Burkett Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Charlie Howard Edington was born July 27, 1919, in Brown County, Texas, a son of the late Luke Vaughn Edington and Rosie Lee Slate Edington. He grew up in Brown County, attended school at Kidd Peak and graduated from Cross Cut. On July 16, 1938 he married Juanita Gail Chambers in Brownwood. Mr. Edington ranched for 60 years in Coleman and Brown Counties. For many years he was a member of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Coleman.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita Edington of Burkett; one daughter and son-in-law, Valeta and Jimmy Brown of Cross Plains; four grandchildren, Chris Brown and wife Tiffany of Denton, Jody Brown of Cleburne, Howard Edington and wife Debbie of Burkett, Toni Hart and husband Truet of Eastland; 8 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lela Murriel Lawlis of Coleman.

He was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters; his son, Scott Howard Edington in 2005.

Memorials may be made to any local volunteer fire department.

Family visitation will be held Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

DALTON DAVIS, 68
10/25/2007
Dalton Davis, of Coleman, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.

Graveside funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Joe Hailey officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Dalton Davis was born October 14, 1939 in Coleman, Texas, a son of the late Walter Davis and Nettie Wesson Davis. He grew up in Coleman where he attended school. In 1959 he married LaNelle Davenport in San Angelo and she preceded him in death on May 16, 1999. Dalton was an antique dealer and was Church of Christ.

Survivors include one son, Steve Davis and wife Elena of Coleman; one grandson, Cody Davis of Alaska; one sister, Betty Hunter and husband Kenneth of Jal, NM; one brother, Robert Knowles of Dallas.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Family visitation will be held on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.

Willie Seals Williams, 105
10/24/2007
Willie Seals Williams of Coleman, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 6:31 PM at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman.

Services will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at Coleman Cemetery Pavilion with Rick Marshall officiating, interment will follow with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

She was born Willie Pearl Glasson on January 21, 1902 in Bell County, Texas to the late Gene and Ella Lewis Glasson. She was a lifetime resident of Coleman County where she attended the Coleman Schools. In 1920 she married her childhood sweetheart Charles A. Seals in Coleman and he preceded her in death in 1951. In 1964 Willie married Dee Williams who preceded her in death in 1972. In March of 1979 with 14 other women she was honored for 750 combined years membership to Extension Homemakers Club work. She has outlived all the others so honored. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and served in all offices of her Sunday school class. Willie was a homemaker talented with handwork and sewing.

SURVIVORS : Daughter – Jean Sneed of Bryan, Texas; Step Son – Leroy & wife Billie Williams of Coleman, Texas; 2 Grandsons – Mike Sneed of Bryan, Texas; David & wife Melissa Sneed of Grapevine, Texas; 2 Step Grandchildren – Mark Williams of Burkett and Gail Williams Brown of Troy, Texas; 7 Great Grandchildren

Willie was preceded in death by sister Winnie Brehmn & 5 brothers, Hugh, Kay, Johnny, George and Lewis Glasson and Son-in-law – Jack Sneed.

Rev. Frank Taylor, 89
10/23/2007
Reverend Frank Taylor passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Songbird Nursing Home in Brownwood.

Family visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, October 23, at Walker Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Wednesday in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kelly Crenshaw, Rev. Lyn Rice and Rev. J.D. Fry officiating. Burial will be in Santa Anna Cemetery.

The family asks that instead of flowers, make memorials to the Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund in Brownwood or the Assembly of God Church of Santa Anna.

Rev. Taylor was born June 21, 1918 in Gouldbusk to the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Mary Junetta Taylor. He married Maymie Cummings in Lamesa on August 11, 1938. He had served many churches in Texas for 40 years, his last church being the Trull Gospel Fellowship in Santa Anna which he started.

At the churches he served, he was always working to make improvements to roofs or adding on to the building. He was currently a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Brownwood.

Survivors include: his wife - Maymie Taylor of Brownwood; two daughters and son-in-laws - Etta and Joel Hamlin and Jean and John Ambrosek of Brownwood and Bangs; two grandsons - Terry Hamlin and Breth Hamlin; three granddaughters - Rhonda Rhoads, Beth Cindy Rhoads Caine, Johnna Ambrosek Lawden; 10 grandchildren - Rhianna, Steven, Derek and Bryce Hamlin, Anna and Adam Foster, Sierra and K.J. Lawden and Michael and Christopher Hamlin. He had four great-great grandchildren - Mia, Keomi and Stone Hamlin and Brendon Craig; a brother - Wilburn Taylor of Santa Anna; a sister - Avadale Kilgore of Midland; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Billy Frank Taylor and grandson Frankie James Hamlin plus three sisters and three brothers.

C. M.’Huck’ Huckabee, 86
10/19/2007
C. M. 'Huck" Huckabee, of Coleman, Texas passed away Friday, October 19, 2007 at 12:45 AM at the AlzCare in New Braunfels, Texas.

Services will be Sunday at 2:30PM at St Mark’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Russell Fisher officiating. Interment will follow at the Coleman Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 5:30 till 7:00 PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

Huck was born August 2, 1921 in Ireland, Texas to the late Ernest Briscoe and Fannie Wilmoth Myers Huckabee. He graduated from Ireland School in 1938 and attended John Tarleton College. Before graduating he traveled to California and worked there until enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served on the USS Aaron Ward during World War II being discharged in 1945. He then returned to college graduating from Texas A & M in 1948. After graduating he worked as Taylor Co. Assistant County Agent. He married Mary Conley in 1948 and she preceded him in death in 1956. In 1950 he moved to Coleman as County Agent. On September 24, 1958 Huck married Rebecca Baird Horne in Abilene, Texas and they celebrated forty five years of marriage. Becky preceded him in death in 2004. Huck has been a resident of Coleman since 1950 where he was an active member of the St Mark’s Episcopal Church serving on the Bishop’s Committee and as Senior Warden. He worked for the Farm Bureau and then had his own insurance and real estate company. He owned and operated K & H Real Estate with his partner Maurice Kingsbery until retirement. Huck was actively involved in the farming and ranching business with his stepson, Jack Horne, and was an active member in the agriculture community for many years. He served as president of the Coleman County Breeder-Feeder Assn. and worked on the county livestock show committee. He was a charter member of the VFW post and a long time member of the Coleman Rodeo Association, Concho Hereford Association and West Texas Hereford Association and Kiwanis Club. He served several years on the Central Colorado River Authority. Huck was a recipient of the Rural Citizen of the Year Award.

SURVIVORS: Step-Daughter - Jare & husband Jim Smith of San Marcos, Texas; 2 Step-Sons - James & wife Imelda Horne of Alto, New Mexico and Jack & wife Carole Horne of Coleman, Texas; Sister – Peggy Ashby Creek of Gatesville, Texas; 5 Step Grandchildren - Stephen Boyd-Smith of St. Paul, Minnesota, Amanda Holmes of LaGrange, TX, Jason Horne of Grand Prairie, Tx. , Alissa Hohmann & Lanham Horne of Coleman, TX; 9 Step-Great Grandchildren; 2 nieces – Jan Haynie of Euless, TX and Cathy Beil of Gatesville, TX; 2 Nephews – Robert McKithan and Steve Ashby of Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his Sister – Etoyle McKithan, Step-Grandson – Christopher Horne, Step-Great Grandson – Christopher Allison Holmes.

The family wishes to thank the staff at AlzCare Home for the loving care Huck received while living there. Also thanks and appreciation goes to the staff at Hope Hospice and 11th Hour Angels who sat with him for the last 36 hours of his life. Family request memorials may be made to:

Coleman County Youth Activity Expo Center
CCSB, c/o Henry Dodson, Box 940, Coleman, TX 76834
FCNB c/o Trisha Owens, Box 552, Coleman, TX 76834

Hope Hospice, 611 N Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130

First United Methodist Church, 2600 E Main, Gatesville, TX 76528

or the charity of the donor’s choice.

PALLBEARERS
Steven Boyd-Smith, Jason Horne, Lanham Horne, Dan Hohmann, Steve Ashby, Wayne McClure.

Harry Crews, 98
10/19/2007
Harry Crews of Santa Anna passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 9:25 AM at his residence in Santa Anna.

Services will be Saturday at 2:30 PM at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Stephens officiating. Interment will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. The family will receive friends Friday 5:30 till 7:00 PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

Harry was born June 13, 1909 in Coleman County, Texas to the late James Henry and Tula Amanda Pitts Crews. He attended Bowen Schools and graduated in 1927 from Santa Anna High School. On June 10, 1934 Harry married Margaret Roberts in Coleman and they have celebrated seventy three years of marriage. He was a lifetime resident of Coleman County and has resided in Santa Anna since 1945. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Methodist Men, Santa Anna Lions Club and Boy Scout leader for many years. Harry was a carpenter and owned and operated Santa Anna Lumber for many years.

Survivors include: Wife – Margaret Crews of Santa Anna, Texas; Daughter - Dixie & husband Gerry Dyer of San Angelo, Texas; 3 Granddaughters - Pam Blacklock of Houston, Texas, Chisty Gibbs of Ballinger, Texas, Susan White of Lovelady, Texas; 1 Step Grandson; 10 Great Grandchildren; 7 Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by his son - Jimmy Crews in 1995 and by 1 sister & 1 brother

Family request memorials be made to Vista Care Hospice, 402 N Bryant Blvd, San Angelo, TX 76903, First United Methodist Church of Santa Anna or favorite charity.

Aubrey Lue Michon
10/18/2007
Aubrey Lue Michon, stillborn daughter of Artie & Stacey Michon, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, October 17, 2007.

Services will be Friday at 1:00 PM at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. Chapman officiating under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

Family will receive friends Thursday from 5 till 6 PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

SURVIVORS - Father & Mother Artie & Stacey Michon of Santa Anna, Texas; 2 Sisters - Breanna & Jessica Michon of the home; Brother – Artie Michon, III of the home; Maternal Grandparents – Penny Putman of New York; Ron Earl of Coleman, Texas; Paternal Grandparents – Art & Judy Michon of Santa Anna, Texas; Paternal Great Grandmother – Virginia Deal of Santa Anna, Texas; Several Aunts, Uncles & Cousins.

Alfred (Sonny) Eugene Norris, 80
10/18/2007
Mr. Alfred (Sonny) Eugene Norris of Talpa passed away at his ranch near Talpa Wednesday, October 17, 2007. He was born November 30, 1926 in Talpa and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Ima Rae Beaver Norris.

He was a graduate of the Talpa High School. Born and reared in Talpa, he lived in Abilene for 30 years and worked in the oilfield and trucking business and returned to ranching in 1980 at Talpa. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma.

He married Sybil Johnson in Oplin August 30, 1994, was a member of the Baptist church and veteran of WW II serving in the Navy.

Survivors include: his wife - Sybil Norris of Talpa; two daughters - Deneice Carpenter and Martha English; step-daughter - Cindy Harper; step-son - Eddie Johnson; two sisters - Lajuan Joyce and Christine Martin; three grandchildren - Tiffany Elkin, Eric Elkin, Stacy English; step-grandchildren - BeeDee Holman, Cynthia Rutherford, Cory Carpenter, Tom Ed Johnson, Fawn Gother, Misty Cozart, Lisa Harper, Cristie Harper; 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Norris, and sister, Barbara Gay Martin.

Family visitation will be Friday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Walker Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, October 20, in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Lloyd Hopper and Carroll Hinds officiating, burial to follow in the Talpa Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the Talpa Cemetery Association.

Willie LaNell Merryman Wardlow McClure
10/16/2007
LaNell was born on August 12, 1922 to Drew and Ivy Sanders Merryman in Burnt Branch, near Cross Plains, in Callahan County. She lived in Cross Plains, Echo and Coleman. She attended school in Echo.

LaNell married Raymond Kelly Wardlow on September 14, 1939. Raymond and LaNell worked at Consolidated Aircraft in Fort Worth during the war and later moved back to Coleman to make their home. Raymond was a mechanic and LaNell was a beautician and housewife. Raymond passed away on January 3, 1966.

LaNell married James McClure in January 1976. They lived in Robert Lee and Coleman before his death in July 2000.

LaNell is survived by one son and daughter-in-law - Raymond Kelly, Jr. and Billie Wardlow; one brother - Billy James Merryman; one grandson - Mark Wardlow; two great-grandchildren - William and Keeli Wardlow; several nieces and nephews.
LaNell was preceded in death by her parents, one brother - John D. Merryman; and seven sisters - Lois, Drucilla, Oleta Sanders, Cleo Jeffcoates, Louise McClure and Benny Jo Bodine Milligan; one grandson - Raymond Kelly Wardlow III.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Mr. David Wallis officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Memorials can be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Virgil H. Adams, 80
10/14/2007
Virgil Harold Adams went home to live an eternity with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and with his Heavenly Father from whom all blessings flow. He happily rejoined his parents, Walter Virgil Adams and Virgie Lena (Harris) Adams, and his son, Timothy Virgil Adams, his grandparents, niece and nephew. In heavenly bliss they celebrate life and the Father who gave it freely to them while awaiting the rest of the family still bound to this world.

Services for Virgil Adams will be held Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Fellowship Baptist Church under the direction of Walker Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at the Adams Cemetery near Burkett.

The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, October 16 between 6 and 8 PM at Walker Funeral Home.

Virgil Adams was born on October 18, 1926 near Independence, just south of Burkett in Coleman County. He attended the Liveoak and Burkett schools, graduating from Burkett High School in 1943. He attended Tarleton State University for a few weeks before being drafted into the Army. He proudly served as a B.A.R. gunner in the 113th Regimental Combat Team, AFWESPAC, and took part in the liberation of Leyte and Luzon in the Philippines. He returned to McCamey, Texas in 1947 and worked in the oil fields. While there, he met the love of his life, Miss Evelyn Thomas. They were married on July 7, 1948 in Elko, Nevada and remained faithful, loving friends and soul mates for 59 years, 3 months. Virgil then attended Sam Houston State Teacher’s College in Huntsville, Texas and graduated with a B.S. in Drafting/Engineering.

He was later a resident of Ft. Worth where he worked for General Dynamics. Virgil and Evelyn adopted a son, Tim, on September 9, 1957 and moved to Houston in 1960 where he was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of South Houston. Mr. Adams worked as a designer in the nuclear engineering department for Schlumberger Limited for over 30 years and had two more sons, Robert and Patrick, both currently living and working as teachers in Coleman County. He retired to Coleman in 1991, purchased a family ranch south of Burkett, and has been a faithful member of the Fellowship Baptist Church since its inception. He was especially fond of the younger members of the church and always took the time to let them know he cared.

Virgil completed his walk on this Earth on October 13, 2007 at Abilene Regional Medical Center. He is anxiously waiting to be reunited with his adoring wife, Evelyn and two admiring sons, Robert and Patrick, all of Coleman, his sister and brother-in law Mattie and M.L. Bradford of Hasse, his sister and brother-in-law Peggy and J.O. Bradford of Proctor, brother-in-law Kenneth Thomas and wife Diana of Oklahoma, brother-in-law Emmett Thomas of Baytown, Texas, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, church members and friends are encouraged to make an offering to the Fellowship Baptist Church.

Kenneth (Mickey) Smith, 73
10/14/2007
Kenneth (Mickey) Smith, of Coleman, died Friday, October 12, 2007 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 15 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Kenneth (Mickey) Smith was born October 19, 1934 in Coleman County, Texas, a son of the late Arthur Lee Smith and Hattie Mae Sorrells Smith. He grew up in Coleman where he attended school. On October 13, 1972 he married Gussie Whitaker in Brownwood. Mickey was a heavy equipment operator and worked in the oil field. He was Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Gussie Smith of Coleman; two sons, Randy Smith of Brownwood and Bryan Raney of Lovington, NM; one step-son, Ronnie Aycox of Brownwood; five grandsons, four granddaughters, one great-grandson, one great-granddaughter; one sister, Nina Aydelotte of Coleman; one aunt, Ila Todd of Coleman; a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death a son, Marty James Smith; a daughter, Ramona Marcee; four brothers, Avalee Smith, J. C. Smith, Marlin Smith, Alvin Smith; a sister, Eva Farmer.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Family visitation will be held on Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com.
 

Mrs. Billye D. McDonald, 72
10/14/2007
Mrs. Billye D. McDonald, formerly of the Burkett area, passed away October 11, 2007, in Arlington Memorial Hospital.

The family will receive friends from 8:00am to 10:00am Monday morning, October 15, at Walker Funeral Home.

Services will be held Monday at 12:00 noon in Walker Chapel with burial to follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Billye was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred and Maydelle Godwin. She married the late Tommy Gene McDonald who preceded her in death in 1959.

Survivors include: daughter-in-law - Donnie Shed; grandsons - Chad and Jeremy McDonald. A son, Ronnie Wayne McDonald, preceded her in death; one sister and brother-in-law - Jane and Phil Wadell; one brother and sister-in-law - Al and Jackie Godwin; several nieces and nephews.

John Wayne Isaacs, 61
10/11/2007
Funeral service for John Wayne Isaacs, 61, of Coleman will be Saturday, Oct. 13, at 11:00am at True Vine Baptist Church in Coleman with the Rev. James Anderson officiating.

His body will lie in repose at Baker-Kirk Mortuary from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Coleman Cemetery.

He died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at a local nursing center after a lengthy illness.

He was born Feb. 28, 1946, in Coleman to William Mae Isaacs. She preceded him in death. He attended school in Coleman and graduated from Humphrey High School. He served in the U.S. Army and received a National Defense Service Medal and Honorable Discharge.

Survivors include three sisters, Betty (James) Alexander of Princeton, Texas; Mary (Roy) Holloway of Dallas and Annie Hearns of Vallejo, Calif.; one brother, Wallace Isaacs of Midland; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Myrta Leaette Newman, 26
10/6/2007
Myrta Leaette Newman, of Goldsboro in Coleman County, passed away at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene on October 4, 2007.

Family visitation will be held at Walker Funeral Home from 4:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday, October 7.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30pm Monday, October 8, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Midway Cemetery.

Leaette was born April 24, 1981 in Brownwood. She was the daughter of the late Opal Paulette Chitwood Newman and Mr. August E. Newman of Goldsboro.

She had lived in the Goldsboro area all her life and was a M.H.M.R. Technician and a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include: her father - August Newsman of Goldsboro; grandmother - Opal Archer of Novice; two brothers - Sam Newman of Edgar Springs, Missouri and John Newman; aunt - Ozaine Coffman of Silver Valley; several nieces and nephews.

Charles Wesley Pitts, Jr., 90
10/5/2007
Charles Wesley Pitts, Jr. passed away on October 2, 2007, at his home in Bishop, Texas with his beloved wife, Lida, at his side.

Family visitation will be held from 4:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, October 5, at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Saturday, October 6, at the First United Methodist Church in Bishop.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Sunday at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion in Coleman, Texas.  

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Wesley and Clement Pitts, his first wife, Georgia Sparkman Pitts, and his sisters, Elizabeth Wagner and Jane Atchley.

He is survived by: his wife - Lida Oliver Pitts; step-children - Ann Kaiser, Lane Garrett, Edwin Garrett and Celeste Garrett; sister - Kate Phillips of Coleman; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials can be made to Vista Care Hospice of Corpus Christi, 4320 S.P.I.D., Suite B, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411 or to the First Baptist Church of Bishop, 311 East 5th Street, Bishop, Texas 78343 or the First United Methodist Church of Bishop, 512 E. Joyce, Bishop, 78343.

Cynthia Pearl Blanton, 102
10/2/2007
Cynthia Blanton, of Coleman, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 12:45 PM at the Coleman County Medical Center.

Services will be Thursday at 2:00 PM at the Coleman Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating. Interment will follow with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman. The family will receive friends Wednesday from6 till 7PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

Cynthia was born November 13, 1904 in Bell County, Texas to the late John Larken and Dora Hamilton Cheshire. She was a lifetime resident of Coleman County and a member of the First Baptist Church of Coleman where she served 31 years in the Beginner Sunday School Department as a teacher and superintendent. On October 25, 1924 Cynthia married Harmon Blanton and they celebrated fifty one years of marriage. Harmon preceded her in death in 1975. Cynthia was a nurse’s aide and homemaker.

SURVIVORS - Sister – Tincy Blanton age 100 of Hamlin, Texas; 2 Daughters – Willene Davis of Coleman, Texas, Juanita and husband Bob Driskill of Dallas, Texas; 4 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren; 1 Nieces and 3 Nephews.

Arnold W. Cullins, 82
10/2/2007
Arnold W. Cullins passed away peacefully at his home in Wichita Falls on Friday, September 7, 2007 from complications of gastric cancer.

Arnold was born near Valera in Coleman County, Texas on July 9, 1925. He was the first child of Earl T. and Jessie Dobbins Cullins. He grew up in Coleman County attending the Loss Creek School and graduating from Mozelle High School. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1943 and served until 1945.

On November 26, 1944 Arnold married the love of his life, Bettye Blanton, in Shields, Texas. They enjoyed over 62 years together before her passing in May, 2007.

Arnold worked for over 50 years in the oil field beginning in and around Coleman as a roustabout working with his father, later for Anzac Oil Company, and finally with his own ECCA Well-Servicing Company. He moved to Wichita Falls in 1967 as production superintendent for Fultz Oil Company, retiring in 1993.

Arnold was an outdoorsman who enjoyed beautiful scenery, hunting, fishing, and gardening, and was a general “Mr. Fix-it.” Other than the comfort of his own home, his two favorite places were the mountains of Aspen and his cabin at Possum Kingdom Lake.

He leaves behind his three children; Karen Grogan and husband George of Flower Mound, Texas; Pam Osborn and husband Randy of Henrietta, Texas; and Scott Cullins and wife Julie of Woodstock, Georgia.

Also left to remember their “Granddad” are cherished grandchildren Calvin, Dan, Eric, Lauren, and Kirk Grogan, Alisha and Zack Osborn, and Sara Cullins.

Arnold is also survived by his “dear, sweet” mother-in-law, Juanita Scott, of Fort Worth, formerly of Coleman; sisters Earlene Townsley of Boise City, Oklahoma and Lois Pate of Sweetwater; and brothers Buddy Cullins of Coleman and Jimmie Cullins of Marlin.

Pallbearers included Arnold and Bettye’s grandchildren and Arnold’s brothers, Jimmie and Buddy Cullins.

Memorials in honor of Arnold may be made to American Hospice of Wichita Falls, the American Cancer Society, or the charity of one’s choice.

Clyde Dixon (Tommy) Allen, 90
10/1/2007
Clyde Allen, of Coleman, died Saturday, September 29, 2007 at his residence.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 Wednesday at the United Christian and Presbyterian Church, 1609 S. Commercial Avenue, Coleman with Dr. George B. Gordon officiating. Visitation will follow the service at the church. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.


Clyde Dixon (Tommy) Allen was born April 24, 1917 in Hillsboro, Texas, the third son of Thurman Jackson Allen and Myrtle Olga Tomlinson Allen. He grew up in Coleman, graduating from Coleman High School in 1933. After graduating from Texas Christian University in 1937 he returned to Coleman and joined his father in their insurance business, Allen and Allen. He volunteered for the US Navy in 1942, serving his country in both the European and Pacific theaters, receiving the Bronze Star for valor. He was honorably discharged in 1945 with the rank of Lieutenant.

He returned to Coleman after the war, rejoining the insurance agency and resuming his involvement in community affairs. He married Doris Adelle McIntosh in Brownwood on April 10, 1955. Mr. Allen was an active member of First Christian Church (now United Christian and Presbyterian), serving as Chairman of the Church Board on many occasions, and as an Elder, adult Sunday School teacher, and choir member.

Mr. Allen was on the Board of Holiday Hill Nursing Home for 55 years, serving as secretary for most of that time. He was a founder of the Coleman County Foundation and served on the board of the Abilene Foundation. He was instrumental in re-organizing the local hospital, and served as the first chairman of the board of Coleman County Medical Center. He also served on the Coleman County Industrial Board and was a member of the Rotary Club.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Allen of Coleman; son, Jack Allen of McLean, Virginia; daughter, Dorothy Kellogg and son-in-law, James Kellogg of Alexandria, Virginia; grandsons, Allen and Stephen Kellogg of Alexandria; sisters-in-law, Dorothy McIntosh of Brownwood and Doris J. Allen of Houston; two nieces Patricia White of Austin and Suzanne Gordon of Kansas City, Kansas, and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William Edward Allen and Weldon Jackson Allen.

The family requests that any memorials be made to the Coleman County Foundation, P. O. Box 700, Coleman, Texas 76834, Holiday Hill Nursing Home, 245 State Highway 153, Coleman, Texas 76834 or the United Christian and Presbyterian Church, 1609 S. Commercial, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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Jack Cosby, 75
9/30/2007
Jack Cosby, of Coleman, died Sunday, September 30, 2007 in San Angelo.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, at Elm Street Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Jack Cosby was born June 23, 1932 in Hugo, Oklahoma, a son of Jack William Cosby and Edna McDade Cosby Holly. He grew up in Hugo, Oklahoma and moved to Mineral Wells where he graduated from high school. Mr. Cosby served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. Following his service time, he graduated from Texas Tech University. On July 19, 1958 he married Sydney Smith in Childress, Texas. Mr. Cosby taught school at Pyote and was a principal at Sanderson, Talpa-Centennial and Panther Creek. He also coached girl's basketball and peewee basketball. Mr. Cosby was a referee for basketball for a number of years. In his retirement, he was a funeral home assistant at Stevens Funeral Home. He was a member of Elm Street Church of Christ where he served as a song leader and elder and taught Sunday School.

Survivors include his wife, Syd Cosby of Coleman; three daughters, Kathleen Townzen and husband Shalor of Childress, Carole Cosby of El Paso and Amy Roberts and husband Archie of Graham; eight grandchildren, Dade Cosby, Tyler Mills, Grayson Townzen, Kandys Mills, Travis Townzen, Josh Roberts, Madison and Meghan Roberts; one great-granddaughter, Audrey Townzen; two sisters, Greta Brizendine of Ft. Worth and Lameda Batten and husband Al of Ennis; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Coleman County Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund.

Family visitation will be held on Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

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Ricardo C. Hurtado, 64,
9/30/2007
Ricardo Hurtado, of Coleman, died Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Margarito Barbosa officiating. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Ricardo C. Hurtado was born on July 8, 1943 in Mexico, the son of Manuel and Agapita Contreras Hurtado. He grew up and attended school in Mexico. He moved to Coleman in 1970, and later married Mary Vasquez on October 17, 1979 in Coleman. He worked construction jobs, for Dry Manufacturing and Martin Brick Plant. He was a member of Cordero Baptist Church in Santa Anna.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Hurtado of Coleman; one son, Ricky Hurtado of Coleman; three daughters, Melinda Salas and Becky Sartain, both of Coleman, Amanda Salas of Houston; three brothers, Reyes Hurtado of Coleman, Jose Hurtado and Manuel Hurtado, both of San Antonio; four sisters, Sophia Morales of Coleman, Carmen Cardenas, Paula Medrano, all of San Antonio, Nina Reeves of Cisco; eight grandchildren, Minda Salas of Brownwood, Robert Flores, Zac Polk and Trey Saratin, all of Coleman, Jonathan Carraway and Candace Salas, both of Houston, Christopher Weldon of Tyler and Kasey Weldon of Houston; two great-grandchildren, Kylie Wooten and Kassidy Wooten, both of Brownwood and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Concha Hurtado.

A family visitation with a prayer service will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Stevens Funeral Home.

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Norene Woodin, 80
9/28/2007
Mrs. Norene Woodin was born April 22, 1927 in Memphis, Michigan and passed away in California September 27, 2007.

She was married to the late Joseph Woodin on April 28, 1948. He preceded her in death in 2002.

She was a resident of Coleman from 1978 until she moved to California this year to be near her daughter.

Norene was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter #360 of Coleman, member of the Methodist Church and volunteer for Loaves and Fishes. She was a very generous person of help for others.

Survivors include: two daughters - Dr. Pamela Woodin and husband Arthur Allen of Burney, California and Sandra K. Lacy and grandson Joseph of Coleman; two brothers - Roger Thompson and Robert Thompson, both of Florida.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Norene's name to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 1609 S. Concho, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Michael Salazar, 45
9/27/2007
Michael Salazar age 45 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 4:50 AM at the Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Services will be Saturday at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coleman with Father Santiago Udayar officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

Rosary will be Friday at 7:00 PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

Michael was born December 8, 1961 in Santa Anna, Texas to Manuel and Ruth DelaRosa Salazar. He was raised in Santa Anna and was a 1981 graduate of Santa Anna High School and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A lifetime resident of Santa Anna, he was a Garden Center Sales Associate for Walmart in Brownwood.

SURVIVORS include:  Father & Mother; Manuel & Ruth Salazar of Santa Anna, Texas; 2 Brothers –Salvador and wife Maria Salazar of Brownwood, Texas, J. R. Salazar of Santa Anna, Texas;  7 Nieces and Nephews - Jason Greenlee, Albert, Matthue, Larisa, Seth, Jaryd and Montana Salazar.

Michael was preceded in death by Brother – Joe Albert (PY) Salazar in 1983

PALLBEARERS: Albert Salazar, Matthue Salazar, Seth Salazar, Jaryd Salazar, Steve Cantrell, David Dickey.

William Stafford “Bill” Baxter, Jr., 89
2/9/2007
William Stafford "Bill" Baxter, Jr. died January 26, 2007 in Oklahoma City.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, February 12, 2007 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City.

Bill was born July 11, 1917 and raised in Santa Anna, Texas. His parents were W. Stafford and Effie Shoaf Baxter. After graduating from Santa Anna H.S., he attended Texas Technological Institute, New York University, enlisted in the Army, entered officers training, and met and married Bernice Augustowicz in Westfield, Massachusetts. After WWII, he moved to Woods County, Oklahoma and graduated from Northwestern State University in Alva. Baxter was a Sooner at heart. He remained in the Army Reserves and lived in Waynoka, as Manager of the Zenith Gas Company. Major Baxter retired as Company Commander of the 45th Artillery Unit, 95th Division Reserve Unit in Woodward, Oklahoma. In 1969, he moved to Ponca City as District Manager for Oklahoma Natural Gas. In 2004, Bill and Bernice moved to Epworth Villa in Oklahoma City. In Waynoka, Baxter served on the School Board, was active in civic organizations, Founder and leader of the Boy Scout Program and President of the Woods County Red Cross. He was an Oklahoma volunteer firefighter until retirement. Bill was very active in the First Presbyterian Church of Ponca City, serving as a trustee, elder and treasurer. He was a Charter Member of Kay County Historical Society, Ponca City Country Club, and a tutor for children after school program. He was active in local politics wherever he lived and was a life long Democrat. He was an excellent swimmer, loved to play golf, was an avid reader of history and non-fiction, loved poetry and always had a garden.

Bill is preceded in death by a daughter, Judith. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Bernice; a daughter Pamela and grandson William Elliot Kowall of New Jersey; son John; daughter-in-law Katherine and grandson Alexander Stafford Baxter of Norman and many nieces and nephews. Bill was a good Christian man who was never to busy to help someone and always had a good story to tell. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross, Boy Scout Troop Pack #777 Norman, or Mercy Hospice.

Georgia Lynn Sampson Dalton, 84
2/8/2007
Georgia Dalton, daughter of the late Farlee and Cleo Sampson, was born October 26, 1922 in Coleman County and passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at her residence.

Family visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, February 8, at Walker Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Friday, February 9, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gary Day and Rev. Terry Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the Brown Ranch Cemetery.

Georgia Lynn had lived in Coleman County all of her life and was married to the late T.J. Dalton Junior in Coleman. He preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Mozelle High School and a member of the Harmony Baptist Church. She was a housewife and helped with home health care.

Survivors: Her daughter - Lana Dalton; her son and daughter-in-law - Jay and Deann Dalton, all of Gouldbusk; one sister-in-law - Nelda Sampson Harkness; three brothers-in-law - Niti Dalton, Billy Jack Deal and Leland Martin; grandson - Ryan Dalton; granddaughter - Brooke Dalton; numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved 42 Club friends.

Eugenia Hartsfield Pittard, 91
2/7/2007
Eugenia Pittard of Voss passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at the Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman. She was born in Valera, Texas on December 22, 1915 to George Washington and Agnes Eugenia Hartsfield Pauley. Her mother died when she was a baby, and her father then married her mother’s sister, Lee Hartsfield, who raised Eugenia. Eugenia attended school in Valera and graduated from Coleman High School at the age of 16. She attended Simmons College in Abilene and received a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Latin and minoring in English and Math.

She began her teaching career in Leaday in 1935. She met Louis Pittard at a Halloween carnival at Brown Ranch in 1938. After four more years of teaching in Brown Ranch, Gouldbusk and Valera, the couple was married on July 19, 1942 in the Valera Baptist Church. Their first home was in Big Spring, where Louis was employed at the Big Spring Bombadier School, but they moved back to Coleman in 1943. In 1948, the couple moved to their farm in south Coleman County near Mozelle. Eugenia resumed her teaching career in the Mozelle Schools, where she taught until 1979. Except for a few years away to care for each of her small children, Eugenia’s teaching career spanned 44 years.

Eugenia was an active member of the Delta Kappa Gamma chapter and the Retired Teachers’ Association. She was an active member of the Voss Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 30 years. Her love for her Lord and her church was evident to all who knew her. She lived a remarkable 91 years and was ready to meet her Lord when the day arrived.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lee Pauley, two brothers, Chet Pauley and Andrew Pauley of McCamey and sister, Lucille Horne of Coleman. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Louis Pittard of Voss, three sons and daughters-in-law, Knox and Pam Pittard of Bedford, Gary and Lee Ann Pittard of Tyler, Robert and Cindy Pittard of Corinth; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Rodney Smith of Abilene; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; Steven and Belinda Pittard and their children, Preston Knox and Presley Kate of Plano, Kirk and Lisa Pittard and their children, Wyatt and Chloe of Fort Worth; Amy and Shayne Wormsbaker and their children, Ashtyn and Abby of Keller; Dr. Aaron and Jennifer Pittard and their children, James and Thomas of San Antonio; Gina Wilson and Seth Pittard of Corinth and Matt Smith and Jennifer Smith of Abilene. A proud mother and grandmother, Eugenia’s greatest joy was spending time with, and serving, her family.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ferris Akins officiating. Interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Holiday Hill Nursing Home or Hospice of the Big Country.

The family wishes to extend a special word of thanks to the Doctors and Staff of Coleman County Medical Center, the staff at Holiday Hill Nursing Home and many friends for their acts of kindness.

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Mary Watson, 85
2/5/2007
Mary J. Watson of Coleman passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 in Coleman.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm Thursday, February 8, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Coleman City Cemetery. Rev. Daniel Stovall, pastor of Concho Baptist Church, will officiate.

Family visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday, February 7th, at Walker Funeral Home.

She was born May 23, 1921 in Lindsey, Oklahoma. She was married to the late R.B. Watson in Chandler, Arizona February 1, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1992. She had lived in Coleman since 1950 and was a member of Concho Baptist Church.

Survivors include: two daughters - Gloria Godfrey of Mt. Selman, Texas and Glenda Campbell of Bangs, Texas; three sons - Randall B. Watson and Ray Watson both of Coleman and Stanley Watson of Merkel; sisters - Ada Krackau, Bobbie Roberts and Dale Stanford, all of San Antonio; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Anna St. Clair Johnson, 44
2/5/2007
Anna St. Clair Johnson of Coleman, died Monday, February 5, 2007 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The body will be cremated.

She was born Cecilia Anastasia St. Clair on July 20, 1962 in Arlington, Texas, the daughter of Evelyn Shelton St. Clair and the late Robert P. St. Clair. She grew up and attended school in Arlington. She moved to Coleman 1983 and worked in the Human Resources Department for the State of Texas. She attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Joey St. Clair of Abilene, Jonathon Nevels of San Diego, California; one daughter, Elizabeth Garner of California; her mother, Evelyn St. Clair of Arlington; four sisters, two brothers, one grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and two brothers.

Betty E. Green, 74
2/5/2007
Betty Green of Corpus Christi, Texas, formerly of Stamford, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Green.

She is survived by a son, Allan Green (Diana); two daughters, Carol Cooper (Stonewall Van Wie) and Annette Bogle (Rick); 7 grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Coleman City Cemetery in Coleman, Texas.

Sawyer-George Funeral Home, 12497 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas. 361-242-3205

Randall Paul “Randy” Waterbury, 52
2/5/2007
Randall Paul "Randy" Waterbury of Graham, Texas passed away Friday, February 2, 2007 in Denton, Texas.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Morrison Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lonnie Davis of Azle, Texas officiating. Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Randy was born August 6, 1954 in Long Beach, California to Van and Ann (Williams) Waterbury. He married Mary “Elaine” Proctor on December 29, 1998 in Breckenridge, Texas. Randy was a member of the Lake Granbury Christian Temple and was a truck driver for West Fork Tank Trucks. He was a veteran of the United States Marines having served two terms in Vietnam. He was a former resident of Granbury.

Survivors: wife; Elaine Waterbury of Graham, mother; Ann Waterbury of Coleman, daughters; Patsy Davis and husband Steven of Burleson, Louann Lozowski and husband David of Graham, sons; Michael J. Waterbury and wife Christe of Santa Anna, Michael E. Alls and wife Tina of Springtown, sister; Mary Hall and husband Mike of Coleman, brothers; Earl Waterbury and wife Lynn of Midland, Van Rancelear Waterbury, Jr. and William Henry Waterbury of Syracuse, NY, half-sister; Reba White of Phoenix, Az. Twelve grandchildren also survive. Randy’s father Van Waterbury, his first wife Jacquelyn Waterbury and a grandson Michael Cole Waterbury preceded him in death.

Carl Onard Rice, 95
2/4/2007
Carl Rice of Granbury died Friday, February 2, 2007 at Wise Regional Hospital in Decatur.

Graveside funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2007 at the Glen Cove Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mr. Rice was born October 15, 1911 near Sulphur Springs, Texas, the son of William Rice and Anna Leona Pierce Rice. He grew up and attended school in Cimmaron, Kansas. He married Bessie Inetha May on January 18, 1943 in Dallas. He worked for North American Aviation when World War II started and retired from LTV after 30 years, working as an aeronautical machinist. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #705 in Arlington.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie Rice of Granbury; two daughters, Carlene Rice Shupee’ and husband George, of Arlington, Dr. Kathleen Rice of Austin; one brother, Truman Rice of Carlsbad, California; four grandchildren, Stephen Shupee’ of Arlington, Craig Shupee’ of Chicago, Illinois, Jarod Shupee’ of Arlington, Lindsey Shupee’ of Arlington and several nieces and nephews.

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Dillard Woodward Baker
2/3/2007
Dillard Woodward Baker died January 29, 2007. He was born October 7, 1912 in Coleman, Texas. He attended the University of Texas and was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Mr. baker received his J.D. degree in 1936. He practiced law with his father, Judge Jesse Kirkland Baker and brother Alfred Kirkland Baker of Coleman, Texas until 1937 when he was employed by the Law Department of Humble Oil and Refining Company. In 1961, he was appointed General Attorney and remained in that position until he retired from Exxon U.S.A., successor company to Humble Oil and Refining Company in November, 1977. He was a member of the Houston, Texas and American Bar Associations and Fellow American College of Trial Lawyers.

He is survived by the children of his deceased son, Jesse Kirkland Baker, II, Catherine "Katie" Theresa Baker of Houston, Texas and Mary Rose Browder and her husband Kervin Link Browder, and his great-grandson, Durham Kirkland Browder of Washington, D.C. and Theresa Daigle Baker, Jesse Kirkland Baker's wife and widow. He is also survived by his son, Roger Thomas Baker, daughter-in-law, Ellen Barrett Baker, his grandchildren Dillard Mills and Alexandra Barrett Baker of New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as by numerous and wonderful nieces and nephews.

The family wants to thank Iris Suarez for the loving care and companionship she provided to Mr. Baker for the last several years.

Graveside services will be held at a late date in Gause, Texas.

Anna Mae "Tae" Gann, 91
2/2/2007
Anna "Tae" Gann of Coleman died Friday, February 2, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Glen Cove Cemetery with Rev. Ted Willis officiating. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tae Gann was born November 12, 1915 in Coleman, the daughter of Robert W. Starnes and Mattie Neilous Starnes. She married Allen E. Gann in 1941 in Cross Plains. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1999. She lived in Santa Anna before moving to Coleman in 1976. She was a bookkeeper and a Methodist.

She is survived by two nieces and one nephew.

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Helen J. Young, 74
1/30/2007
Helen J. Young of Pampa, Texas, formerly of Santa Anna, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the Baptist St Anthony Hospital in Amarillo, Texas.

Services will be Friday at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Santa Anna with Rev. Aaron Mackey and Bro Aaron Blake officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 till 8 PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

Helen was born December 17, 1932 in Coleman County, Texas to the late T. W. and Rosa Lee Jackson Terrell. She was raised in Coleman County attending the Shields Schools. In 1954 Helen married Willie Young in Ralls, Texas and they celebrated 18 years of marriage. Willie preceded her in death in 1972. Helen was a member of the St Willow Baptist Church and worked at the Holiday Inn in Brownwood for many years and for Ranger Park Nursing Home. She was a lifetime resident of Coleman County moving to Pampa in 2004.

Survivors: - Daughter- Joyce & husband Domingo Velasquez of Pampa, TX; Son- W. T. Young of San Angelo, TX; 3 Sisters – Nancy Terrell of Brownwood, TX; Hurlean Thomas of Coleman, TX; Willie Lee Terrell of Pampa, TX; 4 Brothers – L. D. Terrell of Crosbyton, TX, Daniel Terrell of Santa Anna, TX, Roy Terrell of Atlanta, GA, Ike Terrell of Midland, TX; 4 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by 2 Sisters.

Joe Puckett, 67
1/30/2007
Joe Puckett, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hershell Puckett, born March 23, 1939 in Gouldbusk, Texas and passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007 in the Crest View manor Home in Belton, Texas.

Joe grew up in the Gouldbusk area and was a member of the Baptist Church and was an Architectural Engineer.

Survivors include: two daughters, Sherry Don Puckett of San Diego, California and Nina Puckett of Silina Kansas; two sons, Charlie Puckett of Early and Daniel Joe Puckett of San Diego California; two sisters, Dorothy Meador of Abilene and Catherine Winn of Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, Daniel Hershell Puckett of Clifton, Texas; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2007 at the Gouldbusk Cemetery Pavilion with the Rev. Tim Crosby officiating and interment will follow under the care and direction of the Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Memorials may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church of Gatesville, Texas.

Linda Jean Scott, 57
1/29/2007
COLEMAN - Linda Jean Scott died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007. Services are 2:00pm Wednesday at Netherton Funeral Home in Brownwood with burial following at Greenleaf Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Faye Wheeler, 92
1/26/2007
Faye Wheeler, a long time resident of the Mozelle area, passed away Friday, January 26, 2007.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Sunday, January 28, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel. Carroll Hinds will officiate. Burial will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Walker Funeral Home from 1:00pm until service time Sunday.

She was born June 24, 1914 in Gouldbusk. She had lived in San Angelo since 1999. Faye was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Erma Squires. She married the late Doile Wheeler December 12, 1937 in Gouldbusk. He preceded her in death in 1988. She was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors: one daughter and son-in-law - Margaret and Bob Keeling of San Angelo; one sister - Katherine Sparks of San Angelo; two grandsons - Ricky and Greg Keeling both of San Angelo; two great-grandchildren - Colynn Keeling and Kading Corbin, both of San Angelo.

Thomas J. "Tommy" Williams, Sr., 69
1/24/2007
Thomas J. "Tommy" Williams Sr. of Clyde entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 22, 2007 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman with Rev. Kevin Kennedy and Rev. Larry Hooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mr. Williams was born August 1, 1937 in Coleman, the son of Ernest Williams and Mary Margaret Welch Williams. He grew up and attended school in Coleman. He married Barbara Jo McMahan on November 17, 1957 in Brownwood. He served 11 years in the United States Navy and was with the first crew to serve in Antartica during Operation Freeze. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Fleet Marine Combat Operations Insignia and Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star. After serving in the military, he lived in San Angelo for a number of years before moving to Clyde in 1973. He worked as a truck driver for Merchant Motor Lines, member of the Disabled American Veterans and Vietnam Veterans in Abilene He was a long time member of Trinity Baptist Church in Abilene and most recently a member of Bible Baptist Church in Clyde.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Williams of Clyde; three daughters, Beth Broadus, and husband Johnny, of Clyde, Annetta Marie Speicher, and husband Ron, of Abilene, Vonnie Papp of Stuart, Florida; one son, Tommy Williams of Baird; one brother, Franklin Maurice Williams, and wife Millie, of San Angelo; one sister, Pat Walker, and husband James, of San Angelo; one sister-in-law, Sue Williams of Coleman; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and extended church family and friends that he dearly loved.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest "Junior" Williams and Duane Williams and one sister, Lorene Kimbrell.

Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent to Hendrick Hospice, 1900 North Pine Street, Abilene, Texas 79601.

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Claudean Cervenka
1/17/2007
Claudean Cervenka of Coleman graduated to her heavenly home on January 15, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman with James Bailey officiating.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Waco.

Claudean was born August 8, 1931 to Osa Calahand Towery and Hazle Glover Towery in Brownwood, Texas. She graduated from Brownwood High School and Howard-Payne University. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Joe K. Cervenka, and they were married almost 52 years. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2002.

Claudean taught school in Coleman High School and Mozelle High School for a total of 27 years. She was a regional officer and state board member for Texas Professional Educators, now called Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE). She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, and a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi.

After she retired, she was a volunteer for Hospice of the Big Country and Meals on Wheels. While in Coleman, she was a member of the United Christian and Presbyterian Church. Claudean moved to Waco in 2003, where she was active in Calvary Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society.

She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Karen Cervenka Kemper and husband, Martin of Waco, and their children, Kelley Ann Kemper Messer and husband, Jeff of Abilene, Grant Joseph Kemper of Grand Prairie, Ross Martin Kemper and wife, Bridgette of Waco and Annaliese Vanessa Kemper and her finance’, Will Scoggin of College Station. Also surviving is her daughter, Debra Cervenka Cox and husband Terry of Granbury, their children, Paige Cox Taillett and husband, Bob of Potosi, Lindsey Cox Sturlin and husband, Mark of Granbury and Lauren Cox Solomon and husband, Chad of Granbury. There are nine great-grandchildren; Kathlyn, Melia and Reid Messer, twins, Ryland and Sterling Kemper, Lexi Free, Alex Arce, Joseph Arce and Payton Solomon.

She is also survived by her sister, Nadean George and husband, John, nephew Ben David Orton, all of Brownwood and niece Mary Kay Orton of Waco.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law, Jeff Messer, Bob Taillet, Ross Kemper, Grant Kemper, Will Scoggin, Chad Solomon, Mark Sturlin and friend, Mat Kemper Gaines.

Claudean will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be Thursday, January 18, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Big Country or the Beyond Belief building campaign at Calvary Baptist Church in Waco, Texas.

GEORGE RAY SIMPSON, 90
1/17/2007
George Ray Simpson of Brownwood, formerly of Coleman, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

George Ray Simpson was born December 4, 1916 in Coleman, Texas, a son of Albert and Nannie Jane Simpson. He grew up and attended school in Coleman. Mr. Simpson retired from the Army and Air Force Exchange where he managed gasoline service stations on military bases in California, Oregon and Nevada. He lived in Coleman for a number of years and moved to Brownwood twenty years ago.

Survivors include one daughter, Ruby McCullough of Brownwood; one sister, Lillian Templin of San Angelo; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jo Ann Simpson; a granddaughter, Debbie Gregory; a brother, Clifton Simpson; a sister, Lela Templin.

Patsy Weirich, 63
1/15/2007
Patsy Weirich of Coleman died Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Wings As Eagles Church in Burkett with Joe Burkett officiating. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born Patsy Ann Caraway on February 4, 1943 in Houston, Texas. She grew up and attended school in Houston. She moved to Coleman three years ago from Conway, Arkansas. She worked as a cashier at Wal-Mart in Conway for 12 years and was a volunteer for the Loaves and Fishes and a member of Wings As Eagles Church.

Survivors include two sons, Clark Anthony (Tony) Weirich of Coleman, William Allen Weirich of Missouri; one brother, Jimmy Caraway of Austin; one sister, Betty Caraway of Austin; five grandchildren, William Allen Weirich of Freeport, Nicole Weirich of Louisiana, Kelly Jo Weirich of Missouri, Brenda Michelle Weirich of Missouri; Johnnie Renae Weirich of Missouri; one great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Diane Weirich of Houston, Shelia Weirich of Houston, Jena Weirich of Houston, Cathy Caraway of Austin and Sam Weirich.

Allen Bishop, 74
1/14/2007
Allen Bishop of Winters died Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center.

A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Ferris Akins officiating. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

He was born James Allen Bishop on November 12, 1932 at home in Runnels County, the son of Tilmon Bryant Bishop and Winnie Ethel White Bishop. He grew up and attended school in Winters and married Pat Curry on August 10, 1967 in Ballinger. He was a stock farmer, former officer of the Runnels County Farm Bureau, member of the Coleman County Farm Bureau and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Pat Bishop of Winters, two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Sabrina Bishop of Stanton, Page and Monica Bishop of Blooming Grove; two granddaughters, Skye Bishop of Stanton and Parys Bishop of Blooming Grove and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by three sisters.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hopewell Baptist Church.

Mosell Helberg, 97
1/12/2007
Mosell Helberg of San Angelo passed January 9, 2006 in Colorado. Daughter of the late Gather Aaron and Nancy Mamie Williams Swafford, she was born May 11, 1909 in Loriane. On December 16, 1925 she married Don Helberg in Brownwood. He preceded her in death in 1982. A Coleman County resident from 1945 till 1985, she was a housewife and member of the Lake View Baptist Church.

Family visitation on Saturday from 6:00 p. m. until 7:00 pm.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel of Coleman. Burial to follow in the Burkett Cemetery, Burkett, Texas.

Audie William Cathey, 72
1/11/2007
Audie William Cathey, of Coleman, died Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2007 at the Central Texas Fine Art Museum (formerly the CCMC Wellness Center), 219 Commercial Avenue, Coleman, Texas. The body will be cremated.

Mr. Cathey was born April 19, 1934 in Brownwood, Texas, the son of Sam C. Cathey, Sr. and Fannie Belle McLaughlin Cathey. He grew up in the Owens Community and graduated from May High School. He graduated from Howard-Payne University in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Religious Knowledge. He did a World Tour and spent 10 days in the Holy Land, preaching a revival in India where over 600 people were saved. He preached in various churches in New Mexico, Arizona, California, Utah and Texas, including, Union Baptist Church in Rising Star, First Baptist Church of Zephyr, Novice Baptist Church and most recently Northside Baptist Church in DeLeon. He was a Member of the Southern Baptist Association in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and California; member of Northside Baptist Church in DeLeon and attended Bible Baptist Church and Fellowship Baptist Church in Coleman.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Cathey of Coleman; daughters, Sandra Ratliff of Early, Melody Thames and husband Randy of Early, Robin Black and husband Doug of Coleman, Genna Cathey Long of Brownwood; grandchildren, Phoebe Hicks, Heather and Michael Goode, Owen Ratliff, Victoria Thames, Jamie and Rich Downey, Shawna Thames, Glenn and Christa Black, David and Kate Black, Brent, Austin and Kyle Cathey; great-grandchildren, Justin and Ryan Hicks, Logan Goode, Monica, Caryssa and Jaiden Downey, Nicolas Thames, Scotty and Devin Black.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, June Greenwood, two brothers, Joe Cathey and Sam Cathey, Jr. and a son-in-law, Marvin Ratliff, Jr.

The body will lie in state all day Thursday, January, 11, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent to the Gideons, c/o Keith and Donna Phillips, 1500 FM 568, Coleman, Texas 76834.

John Walker, 75
1/10/2007
Mr. John Walker of Texline, Texas passed away January 8, 2006 at Coon Memorial Hospital in Dalhart. Son of the late Hardy and Tommie Beatrice Hill Walker, he was born March 30, 1931 in Des Moines, New Mexico. On August 12, 1972 he married Faye Caldwell in Texline. A lifetime Texline resident, John was a graduate of Clayton High School and a Member of the Texline Methodist Church. He was the owner operator of Texline Gas and Oil Company.

He is survived by his wife, Faye of Texline; two brothers, Tom and his wife Lillian Walker of Coleman, and Glenard (Skeet) and his wife Wanda Walker of Cross Plains. Also surviving are four nephews Tim, Tommy, Todd, and Mike Walker. John was preceded in death by one brother, Herbert Albert Walker and one nephew, Randy Walker.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 pm at the Texline Methodist Church and burial will follow at the Texline Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 pm at the Texline Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Martha "Marty" Coursey Powell
1/8/2007
FORT WORTH -- Martha "Marty" Coursey Powell, 50, a fantastic wife and great mother, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Fort Worth.

Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3740 Birchman Ave., Fort Worth. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Glen Cove Cemetery, Coleman. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home.

Memorials: Christ Chapel Benevolence Fund, 3740 Birchman Ave., Fort Worth 76107.

Martha "Marty" Powell was born Nov. 5, 1956, in Coleman. She was a kindergarten teacher at Fort Worth Academy. She graduated from high school in El Paso and graduated from UT at El Paso. Marty was a longtime member of Christ Chapel Bible Church.
Marty was preceded in death by her father, Donald Coursey.
Survivors: Husband, Timothy Powell; children, Aaron Powell and Anne Powell; mother, Mary Ann Coursey, all of Fort Worth; sister, Donna Morgan and husband, Wayne of Baytown; and brother, Bud Coursey and wife, Dorinda of Corsicana.

Marcia Louise Morris, 75
1/8/2007
SANTA ANNA - Marcia Louise Morris of Santa Anna passed away Saturday at 12:59 PM at her residence in Santa Anna.

Services will be Wednesday at 11:00 Am at the First Baptist Church of Santa Anna with Rev. Bruce Hess officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 till 7 PM at Henderson Funeral Home.

Marcia was born January 24, 1932 in Princeton, Indiana to the late Bill and Mary Helen Whittaker Montgomery. She was raised in Princeton where she graduated from High School. In 1954 Marcia married Willis Morris, Jr. in Lovington, New Mexico and they celebrated fifty-two years of marriage. Together they spent many years traveling while Willis served in the U.S. Army. She worked as an employee in the commissaries and in the restaurant industry while moving around the county. They moved back to Santa Anna in 1972 where they have spent many years enjoying their family. One of her most enjoyable times was working with and watching her cattle. Marcia worked several years at the Red Wagon Restaurant in Brownwood as a cashier and was a carrier for the Brownwood Bulletin in the Coleman area for many years.

Survivors include: Husband - Willis Morris, Jr. of Santa Anna, Texas; Daughter – Willa May & husband Robby Puckett of Santa Anna, Tx; Step Daughter – Cathy Hausenberg of Ft Stockton, Tx; 3 Sons – Michael & wife Terry Smith of Nolanville, Tx; William Joe & wife Pam Morris of Santa Anna, Tx; Gary Wayne Morris of Santa Anna, Tx; Step Son - Rickey Morris; 2 Sisters – Connie S. Turpin & Mary Alice Aldridge both of Princeton, IN; 12 Grandchildren - Michael Lee & wife Stephanie Smith of Killeen, Tx, Paul & wife Cheyenne Morris of Santa Anna, Tx, Justina Ruth Morris of Henderson, Tx; Kevin & wife Wendy Morris of Santa Anna, Tx;, Keith & wife Karla Morris of Red Oak, Tx; Justin Morris of Santa Anna, Tx; Kerry Adams of Santa Anna, Tx; Angela Adams of Austin, Tx; Jerry Mack Smith, Jr.; Stephanie Fain, Jason Fain, Jeremy Fainn; 15 Great Grandchildren; numerous Nieces and Nephews. Marcia was preceded in death by her son Jerry Mack Smith in 1986.

Eddie Lois Pittard, 91
1/1/2007
Eddie Lois Pittard, life-long Coleman County resident, died Sunday, December 31, 2006 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Voss Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born Eddie Lois Wesson on September 17, 1915 in Coleman County, the daughter of Eddie Wesson and Lela Raymer Wesson. She grew up in Coleman County and attended school at Voss. She married Clyde C. Pittard on December 29, 1934 in Santa Anna. He preceded her in death on December 6, 2000. Mrs. Pittard was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Santa Anna.

Survivors include three daughters, Karol Buse and husband Travis, of Regency, Linda Pittard of Abilene, Geneva Harris and husband Joe, of Coleman; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Louis and Eugenia Pittard of Voss; eight grandchildren, Terry Buse of Raymondville, Robbie Buse of Mesquite, Trampus Elkins of Blanket, Kevin Elkins and Guy Elkins, both of May, Teresa Smith of Valera, Debbie Smith of Graham, Todd Harris of Gouldbusk; 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Nelda Lois Pittard.

Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be sent to Leaday Baptist Church (C/O JOAN JONES 1904 CR 332 GOULDBUSK, TX 76845) and the Multiple Sclerosis Society, North Central Texas Chapter, 4086 Sandshell Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76137, First Baptist Church, 201 South Lee, Santa Anna, Texas 76878 or the donor’s favorite charity.

Francis Leon Morgan, Jr., 88
1/1/2007
Francis Leon Morgan, Jr. of Coleman died Sunday, December 31, 2006 at Coleman Healthcare Center.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Stephen Baker officiating. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mr. Morgan was born January 9, 1918 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Frances Leon Morgan, Sr. and Jessie Gaston Morgan. He served in the United States Air Force from 1942 to 1945, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He later worked for Southern Union Gas Company in El Paso and Alamogordo, New Mexico as service and installation supervisor. He moved to Coleman in 1965 and married Beulah Mae Bullock on April 17, 1971 in Coleman. He was a member of the Veteran’s of Foreign War and Trinity Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Beulah Morgan of Coleman; one son, Gene Burns of Gorman; one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Donny Wade of Brownfield; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Family visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at the funeral home.

C.W. Hamm, 84
1/1/2007
Perrin, Texas - C.W. Hamm, 84, died Sunday, December 31, 2006, in Perrin.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Perrin, Texas with Bro. Mark Sims and Bro. Brandon Helm officiating. Burial will follow at Perrin Memorial Gardens, directed by Coker Funeral Home of Jacksboro.
Memorials can be made to the building fund of the First Baptist Church in Perrin.

He was born May 28, 1922 in Hereford. He married Lucillia Angell, April 8, 1944. He was a truck driver and locksmith. He was a POW during World War II in Northern Prussia for one year. He was a Texas Baptist Camp builder.

Survivors include: wife, Lucillia Angell Hamm of Perrin; daughters, Janell Rowe Andrews and husband, Bill of Wizard Wells, TX; Kay Walker and husband, Don of Liberty Hill, TX; Alice Davis and husband, Rick of Shannon, TX; Sharon Watson and husband, Joe of Santa Anna, TX; son, Tommy Hamm and wife, Judy of Jacksboro; 12 grandchildren , Dan; Mikel; James; Tiffany; Kathy; Tim; Jobe; Melody; Jason; Jeffery; Jeromy; Joshua; and 13 great-grandchildren, Amanda; Carley; Price; Evan; Elijah; Kellen; Max; Zack; Mat; Bryson; Zoe; Mariana; Mia.

Coker Funeral Home's number is 940-567-3778.