Obituaries Archives - 2009

Robert Ray Wilson
12/4/2009
Robert Ray Wilson, born June 2, 1934 in Holland, TX passed away December 1, 2009 at age 75. He grew up in Brownwood and Coleman, TX and graduated from Coleman High School in 1951. He married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Watson, in 1955 and they have lived in San Antonio since 1956.

He was associated with the golf industry through most of his working years starting as course manager at Coleman Country Club. He was an assistant to golf professional, Warren Smith at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio and later was the golf course superintendent there for 20 years. He was very active in the Central Texas Golf Course Superintendents Association and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. He was also in golf sales with Wilson Sporting Goods Co. and in golf course maintenance and equipment sales with Goldthwaite’s of Texas.

He was very proud of his family and through the years has enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, sports – especially football - many kinds of music, dancing and travel, especially family “Great 8” trips.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Wilson and Gladys Wilson Kelly; his step-father, Joe Kelly; his sister, Joyce Dillard; his step-brothers, Armand Kelly, Deward Kelly and Joe Neal Kelly.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruth; son Dr. Don Wilson and wife Carol of Abilene TX; daughter, Holly Teague and husband, Chris of Glen Carbon, IL; son, Scott Wilson and wife, Kara of Arlington TX; his grandchildren, Michael Scott, Stephen and Christy Wilson of Abilene, TX; Emily, Jacob and Wyatt Teague of Glen Carbon, IL and Collin, Ryan and Erin Wilson of Arlington, TX; his sister Jean Weinmann and husband Charlie of Copperas Cove, TX, his much loved uncle, Odell Geer of Belton, TX; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

A memorial service was held on Monday, December 7, 2009, at 2:00 P.M. at Western Hills Christian Church, 8535 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78240 with Rev. Rusty Wright presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Western Hills Christian Church Memorial Fund at the above address or to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486 Houston, TX 77210, please designate “Melanoma Research.”

Arrangements were under the direction of Porter Loring Funeral Home in San Antonio.You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com.

Lillian Burgess Hetzel
12/4/2009
Lillian Burgess Hetzel died at Springhill, Tennessee Sunday, November 29, 2009. She was born in Winchester, England January 31, 1922. She married E.V. “Jack” Hetzel in England while she was serving with the Royal Air Force and he was in the U.S. Army Air Corp in July 1944. They celebrated 65 years of marriage.

She was preceded in death by a son Roger, her mother and father, and a brother, Stanley Burgess. She is survived by her husband Jack, a son Rodney David Hetzel, and a daughter, Jacqulaine Hubbell. Also surviving are two brothers Ronald and Sidney Burgess of England. She was the proud grandmother of four and great-grandmother to nine. She also leaves behind her family of choice, brothers-in-law Victor and wife Marge, Bill and wife Marge, Zane and wife Diane, Richard and wife Sharlene, sister-in-law Evylyn and Ron Brooks, plus nieces and nephews.

During her 65-year marriage to Jack, she served as a career soldier’s wife, and following his retirement from the army, she served as his partner in ministry as they were appointed missionaries by the Assembly of God Church. In that capacity she traveled to many places around the world. Of her many accomplishments in life, one that made her proud was becoming a U.S. citizen. She often remarked that she never dreamed of coming to Texas but was glad she got here as quickly as she did. She spent many years in nursing and as a certified nursing home administrator.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Greenleaf Cemetery, Wednesday, Dec-ember 9th at 11:00 a.m. Her brother-in-law, Richard Hetzel will officiate. Condolences may be sent to vah@web-access.net and memorials may be given to the church or charity of your choice.

Willie Mae Watkins Cole
11/30/2009
Willie Mae Watkins Cole was born September 8, 1922 in San Saba, Texas to John William (Dick) Watkins and Zanna Mae Streich Watkins. Willie Mae died November 28, 2009 in Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab Center in Ballinger, Texas at the age of 87.

Willie Mae married Harry A. Cole on February 10, 1941 in Coleman, Texas. He preceeded her in death on May 6, 1968.
She is also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kimberly Marie Hallmark on October 24, 1984.

Willie Mae is survived by her six children, Barbara Smith and her husband Jerry of San Angelo, Texas, Patricia Hendrick and her husband John of San Angelo, Texas, Carolyn Strongarone of Sterling Hts., Michigan, Sandra Benson and husband J.W. of Alpine, Az., Allen Cole of Ballinger, Texas, and Rebecca Hoelscher and companion Larry Nitch of Ballinger, Texas.

Willie Mae is also survived by eight grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mary Agnes (Biddie) Gandy and her husband J.L. of Lake Brownwood, Texas.

Willie Mae donated her body to the Texas Tech School of Medicine in 1996. There will not be a formal funeral service, but a memorial service will be held December 6, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Family Funeral Home of Ballinger, Texas.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in her name.
 

Foy Elvin "ET" Tomlinson
11/30/2009
Foy Elvin "ET" Tomlinson of Temple, Texas passed away at his home, Saturday, November 28, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer. The funeral will be at Dossman Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 1 PM.

Elvin was born in Novice, Texas August 30, 1931 to Foy Tomlinson and Nora Meador. He lived in Silver Valley where he was an 1949 graduate of Novice High School. Elvin joined the United States Military in October of 1952 and was honorably discharged in September of 1954. Elvin married Lou Ann BerNeir on June 25, 1957.

Elvin graduated from McMurry College in 1961. He continued his education at Sul Ross State University and received a masters of education in 1969.

Elvin was an educator in Killeen ISD before he came to Belton. He was the Belton High School counselor from 1968 to 1994. He met and married Martha Pechal in March of 1997.

Elvin was preceded in death by his parents and first wife Lou Ann.

He is survived by his wife Martha Tomlinson, sister Evelyn Tomlinson, daughter Julie Ann Evans and her husband Sam Evans, and their children Jordan and Riley Evans. He is also survived by his daughter Debbie Ann Sherwood, and their children Crystal Price, Robert Price II, Bethany Sherwood and Sidney Sherwood. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Alois, Andrew, Albert, Anton, and Arnold Pechal and sister-in-law Margaret Gibson.

"We are all here for a spell; get all the good laughs you can" Will Rogers

Mrs. Helena Emma Strickland 94 years young
11/30/2009
Mrs. Helena Emma Strickland 94 years young, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Covenant Hospital in Plainview, Texas.

Helena was born December 17, 1914 in Eddie, Texas to the late HB “Dutch” Isom & Emma Huber Isom. She married Calvin Strickland on August 4, 1956, he preceded her in May, 1996. Helena was a devoted housewife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by 2 daughters and son in law; Bonnie Sjerven of St. Paul, Minnesota, Bobbie & Richard Wood of Coleman, 2 grandsons; Troy Sjerven and Travis Sjerven both of St. Paul, 2 granddaughters and grandsons in law; Jennifer & Jeff Ulrich of Plano, and Brandi & Scott Richerson of Ft. Worth, 8 great-grandchildren, a sister Louise Gideon of Plano and a brother and sister in law; Jack & Willetta Isom of Lockney, Texas, 10 nieces and nephews and many friends.

Visitation will be held at Walker Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 10:00 til 11:00 A.M. Service will be Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating, interment will follow in the Burkett Cemetery, under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Rev. Paul “P II” Stephen, II age 64 of Santa Anna
11/29/2009
Rev. Paul “P II” Stephen, II age 64 of Santa Anna, Texas passed from this life on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 10:20 pm at his residence in Santa Anna.

Services will be Monday at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends Sunday from 5 till 7 pm at Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. He will lie in state at his family residence in Strawn on Monday at 3:00 pm. A service will be Tuesday at 10:00 am at First United Methodist Church of Strawn with interment to follow at the Davidson Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

He was born April 8, 1945 in Strawn, Texas to the late Paul Lamar and Rosemond Buchanan Stephen. Paul was raised in Strawn graduating from Strawn High School in 1963 and received his Bachelor Degree from University of Texas Permian Basin in 1963. On June 25, 1965 Paul married Judy Stewart in Odessa and they have celebrated 44 years of marriage. Paul was a resident of Santa Anna since 2004 where he served as pastor of the First United Methodist Church. He had lived in Abilene 1980-1989 and had been a resident of Odessa and Ranger. Paul was a past member of the Kiwanis and Lions Club and had served at a police officer and worked in insurance before going into the ministry.

SURVIVORS
Wife – Judy Stephen of Santa Anna, Texas
3 Daughters – Ginger & husband Roger Niehaus of Abilene, Texas
Michele & husband Jerry James of Abilene, Texas
Patsy & husband Shean Prater of Peoria, Arizona
3 Sisters – Jennifer Elmore of Strawn, Texas
Julianne Stephen of Abilene, Texas
Georgia & husband Jeff Braun of Strawn, Texas
2 Brothers – Chris & wife Lupe Stephen of Stephenville, Texas
Joel Stephen of Strawn, Texas

Mrs. Bessie Lee Bowen, 91 years young
11/28/2009
Mrs. Bessie Lee Bowen, 91 years young passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at the Coleman County Medical Center. Bessie was born April 9, 1918 to the late Jack Howard & Oma Day Howard in Gouldbusk, Texas.

She attended school in Coleman County, and has been a resident of Coleman County all of her life. On March 23, 1935 she married the late Woodrow Bowen in Gouldbusk. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a member of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include, 3 sisters and brothers in law; Patty Joe & K. V. Sneed of Bradshaw, Modena Tennison of Abilene, Robena & Lee Casey of Seminole, 2 brothers; John Howard of Luling, Junior Howard of Summerville, One Grandson; Monty Coleman of Coleman, and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Walker Funeral Home.

Service will be on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with interment to follow in Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Coleman Senior Citizens center or your favorite charity.
 

Charles Frederick Mathews, Ph.D.
11/28/2009
Charles Frederick Mathews, Ph.D., passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Charles was born in Bangs, Texas to Charlie and Vera Mathews on June 19, 1915.

Charles was the Captain and Commanding Officer of U.S.S.S.C. 774, in the U.S. Navy, during World War II in the South Pacific. Dr. Mathews received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, his Master of Education degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and his Doctorate of Education from Texas Tech University. He was selected as the first Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Education at Texas Tech University in 1977. Charles retired on December 31, 1985, after serving public education in Texas for over 50 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Austin, teaching Sunday school in Austin, Longview, and Plainview.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Justin Matthew Hahn; sister, Goldie Woolverton; and his brother, Quinten Snow Mathews. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Anita Mathews of Lewisville; daughters, Carol Hahn and husband B.J. of Orange, Texas; Michele Russell and husband Craig of Coppell, Texas; granddaughter, Shannon Woolard; grandsons, Garrett Hahn, Kirk Russell; and 2 great granddaughters.

The family requests that donations be made to the Texas Baptist Children’s Home, 1100 N. Mays St., Round Rock, Texas, 78664.

Daniel Dais age 63 of Lubbock
11/27/2009
Daniel Dais age 63 of Lubbock died Thursday, October 26. 2009 at 7:46 am at his residence in Lubbock.

Graveside services will be Friday at 4:00 pm at the Valera Cemetery with Rev. Bob Cooper officiating. Burial will follow with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

Daniel was born November 1, 1946 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late William A. and Elizabeth McHale Dais.

SURVIVORS
Sister – Dolores Dais Benitez of Priddy, TX
2 Brothers – William Dais, Jr. of Odessa, TX
Mark and wife Vicki Dais of Nolanville, TX
Step Mother – Winnie Dais of Coleman, TX
Sister-in-law – Anita Hartwell Dais
Niece – Amber Benitez of Natches, MS
Great Nieces and Nephews
Very dear friend and caregiver – Sally Shipp of Lubbock, TX
Daniel was preceded in death by Brothers Jerome and Paul Dais

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Jimmy Don Boatright, 18, of Coleman
11/25/2009
Jimmy Don Boatright, 18, of Coleman, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Jimmy Don was born July 2, 1991 in Abilene. He grew up in Coleman and attended school here. He had previously been employed at Coleman Grain. He had attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. Jimmy was always helping people and his greatest desire was to become a welder.

Survivors include his mother, Cherie Boatright and fiancee' Bob Poloncarz of Coleman; one sister, Whitney Davidson and husband Harley of Coleman; one brother, Teddy Boatright of Coleman; a special niece, Reigan Davidson of Coleman; grandparents, Don and Peggy Boatright of Coleman; his aunt, Sue Ann Boatright of Coleman; several great aunts, great uncles and cousins, including two local survivors - great aunt Earlene Barker and great uncle Ted Boatright.

Memorials may be made to the Coleman County Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary, 310 S. Pecos, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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

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

Cleo Maggie Kolb Pitts
11/25/2009
Cleo Maggie Kolb Pitts passed peacefully from this life on October 14, 2009, in New Braunfels, Texas. Cleo was born on December 13, 1919, in Gatesville, Texas, to Robert Jess and Callie Foster Kolb. She grew up in central Texas and graduated from Coleman High School in 1937. On October 30, 1937, she married Archie Pitts. They were married for 45 years and had four children.

She is survived by her son Bob Pitts and his wife Carolyn of New Braunfels, Texas; her son Archie Pitts and his wife Dr. Linda Pitts of McKinney, Texas; her daughter Tanya Greene of Tucson, Arizona; and her son James Brent Pitts and his wife Sharon, of Knoxville, Tennessee; her sister Etta Mae Kolb Medcalf of Coleman, Texas; her grandchildren, Kristy Guidroz and her husband John, of Washington, D.C.; Rebecca Pitts of Austin, Texas; Jessica Culver-Pitts of McKinney, Texas; Ryan Pitts and his wife Teresa, of Waxahachie, Texas; Alexis Pitts of Clarksville, Tennessee; Tristen and Taryn Maloney of Tucson, Arizona; Teresa and Sarah Pitts of Newport News, Virginia; and her great grandchildren Kaia and Eden Culver, Jace Pitts, Jayla Brown and Micah Pitts; many nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Callie Kolb, her husband Archie Pitts, her sister Thelma De Busk and her brother Emmitt Kolb.

A memorial service will be held at the Coleman Church of Christ; 216 W Elm; Coleman, TX on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 2pm.

Mrs. Mary Alice Buford Griffin, 76
11/24/2009
Mrs. Mary Alice Buford Griffin, 76 years young passed away at Hendrick Hospital in Abilene on Monday, November 23, 2009. Mary was born October 6, 1933 in Coleman to the late John Irvin Buford and Gladys Marie Dixon. She attended schools in Coleman. On December 17, 1954 she married Billy Paul Griffin in Coleman, where they have lived since.

Survivors include; 2 daughters and sons in law; Dana & Ronnie Yancy of Conroe, Tracy & James Ryan of Ocala, Florida, 2 sons and daughters in law; Billy D. & Karen Griffin of Coleman, Brett & Leta Griffin of Rule, Texas, 2 sisters and brothers in law; Inez & Billy Bruns of Jacksboro, Pat & Bobby Freeman of Coleman, 1 brother and sister in law; Billy Ray & LaFaunda Buford of Odessa, 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 25, 2009 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Walker Funeral Home. Services will be Friday November 27, 2009 at Community Baptist Church in Coleman at 2:00 P.M. with Kelly Crenshaw and Randy Griffin co-officiating, interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to the Community Baptist Church of Coleman.
 

Auttie Mae Seeton, 89, of Coleman
11/21/2009
COLEMAN - Auttie Mae Seeton, 89, of Coleman, died Friday, November 20, 2009, at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Burkett Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Auttie Mae Seeton was born March 10, 1920 in Proctor, Comanche County, Texas, the daughter of James F. Davis and Myrtle McMillan Davis. She grew up and attended school in Comanche County. She moved to Burkett with her family in 1931. In 1937, she married Avery Ades Aaron. He preceded her in death in October, 1962. She later married Marvin W. Seeton on November 4, 1973. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1982. She worked as a waitress in Killeen, Cisco and Santa Anna and worked at Smitty's Laundry in Coleman. She was a member of Concho Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Bobby Aaron of Atwell; Wanda Seeton and husband, Kenneth, of Weatherford; Richard Aaron and wife, Gloria, of Atwell; one sister, Ruth Sullens of Weatherford; nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by both her husbands, two sons, Wayland Aaron, Michael Aaron; four brothers, one sister and one daughter-in-law, Juanita Aaron on July 22, 2009.

Beverly Gail Stockard McFadden
11/20/2009
Our Mee-Mar passed away into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November, 18th. She fought a brave and courageous fight against ovarian cancer for over 14 years. And she won. Family visitation was held at Johnson's Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m., Friday, November 20th. Services were held at West Angelo Church of Christ, Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 1 p.m. Burial followed at Santa Anna Cemetery.

Beverly Stockard was born June 16, 1932 in Santa Anna, Texas, graduated High School there, and moved to Abilene, Texas where she attended business college. In Abilene, she met and married the love of her life, Morris McFadden, on March 22, 1952. They had three living children, Lynn McFadden, and wife Jodine of San Angelo, Marlinda Schmickle, and husband, Fred of San Angelo, and Mark McFadden and wife Inga of Hawaii, and one infant son, Stephen Lynn, who died very shortly after his birth. Morris and Beverly moved to San Angelo in 1969, and she lived there until her passing.

Mee-Mar was known for working puzzles and playing board games and card games, and she always wanted a houseful of people. She was known for her hospitality and her willingness to volunteer. Beverly was a founding member of San Angelo Community Medical Center Auxiliary, joining April 10, 1978 and completed 10,036 hours of service. Beverly was a cancer patient driver for American Cancer Society, worked in correspondence for a prison ministry, World Bible Society, and in years past she was a foster parent. She and Morris were on a Board that oversees Christian Orphan Homes in India. Mee-Mar helped raise to adulthood a young Indian woman, who later named her own child, Beverly, after her. She and Morris were faithful members of West Angelo Church of Christ for 40 years.

Beverly McFadden was preceded in death by her infant son, Stephen Lynn; her parents, Leroy V. Stockard Jr. and Opal Stockard of Santa Anna; her sisters, Jeanine Sawyer, of Brownwood and Virginia Powell of Coleman.

She is survived by her husband, Morris of San Angelo; her sister, Sue Jeffries of Albuquerque; her brother, Leroy Stockard of Abilene; her son, Lynn McFadden, and his wife Jodine of San Angelo, and children, Haley Norris and husband Gabe of Katy, Leah, and Marshall McFadden of San Angelo; her daughter, Marlinda Schmickle, and her husband Fred of San Angelo, and children, Fred Schmickle and wife Sun of Ventura, California; Bethany, and Sky Schmickle of San Angelo; her son, Mark McFadden, and his wife Inga of Hawaii, and children Tanner McFadden and his wife Allison of the Austin area, Zena Vaughn and husband Chris of Chicago, Crystal McFadden of Corpus Christi, and Tyler McFadden of Round Rock. She is also survived by three great-grand-children, Gage and Ryenn Norris of Katy, and Mia of Ventura, California and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sister and brothers-in-law.

The family would like to especially thank Dr. Rahman for his 14 years of devoted care, and the staff of Hospice of San Angelo for their recent care for our Mee-Mar.
 

Mr. Eugene Leonard Ascott 63 years, of Dallas, Texas
11/19/2009
Mr. Eugene Leonard Ascott 63 years young, of Dallas, Texas, passed away at Doctors Hospital in Dallas, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 4:10 P.M. Eugene was born in Aurora, Illinois on August 24, 1946 to the late Leonard Earl Ascott and Mary Anna Russell. Mr. Ascott was an Accountant, a Vietnam Veteran, and a Baptist. He married Donna Sue Turner in Rockwall, Texas on June 1, 2000. Survivors include his Loving Wife Donna, 1 son; Dennis Beisma of Virginia, 4 sisters; Carol Girman, Cheryl Kincade, Janice Kincade, and Jeanine Montoya, 1 brother John Ascott all of Topeka, Kansas, 3 Grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Friday, November 20, 2009 from 11:00 A.M. until service time at Walker Funeral Home. Service will be at 1:00 P.M. at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Patrick Bennett officiating, under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Don S. Schmidt, age 56, of Denton
11/18/2009
Don S. Schmidt, age 56, of Denton, went home to Jesus November 14, 2009 in Dallas. Born July 14, 1953, in Ft. Worth, to Curtis Sterling and Mary Allene Schmidt. Don married Beverly Marie Atkinson on November 19, 1981, in Coleman, Texas. Don was a clerk with the U. S. Postal Service, in Richardson, Texas, for over twenty-seven years. He was a member of the Denton Chapter of the DAV, the NRA, and was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast. Don proudly served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; son, Justin Schmidt and wife, Cara of Mesquite; daughter, Ashlyn Schmidt Hughes of Denton; grandson, Braeden Sterling Hughes; sister, Mary Ann Fairchild and husband, Kenny of Abilene; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and his best friend and brother, Willie Stewart and Sherry of Teague.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 20, 2009, at Jeter and Son Funeral Home, 4830 W. Illinois Ave, Dallas, Texas 75211. Interment will take place at 12:00 Noon, Friday, November 20, 2009 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.

To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Violet Oneta Cullins, 80, of Santa Anna
11/17/2009
Violet Oneta Cullins, 80, of Santa Anna, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Coleman Healthcare Center. Graveside funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Santa Anna Cemetery, with Rev. Marvin Hale officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Violet Oneta Cullins was born January 14, 1929 in Coleman County, the daughter of Ora Richmond Sluder and Annie Sarah Mitchell Sluder. She grew up in Gouldbusk and attended school at Gouldbusk and Mozelle. She married Omer Cullins in 1945 in Coleman. She was a member of the Gouldbusk Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Omer Cullins of Santa Anna; five children, Ira Cullins and wife, Judy, of Thrifty, Ann Rutherford and husband, Joe, of Grape Creek, Richie Cullins and wife, Paula, of Plains, Robert Cullins and wife, Jo Ellen, of Brownwood, Steven Cullins and wife, Marilyn, of Brownwood; one sister, Annie Marie Slate of New Mexico; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.

Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com

ROBERT LACY SOUTH, 79
11/16/2009
Robert Lacy South, 79, died peacefully at his home at CORE Health Care Friday morning, November 13, 2009. Robert was resident number one at CORE, originally Brown-Karhan, when it organized more than 25 years ago. The family wishes to extend its most sincere thanks to the staff of CORE and the other residents for their care and friendship to Robert throughout his stay there.

Born October 3, 1930, Robert was predeceased by his Father Charles L. South, Mother Etta M. South and brother, Carl. He is survived by many cousins in a large extended family.

Robert graduated from Coleman High School as the class Valedictorian and studied at both Columbia University and the University of Texas. He spent some of his early years in Washington D.C. where his father served as a United States Congressman from the 21st District of Texas in the Seventy-Fourth and three succeeding Congresses (1935-1943).

Robert’s great loves were Victorian literature, other classic literature, and the Golden Age of Hollywood. He was very fond of show tunes from the 30s and 40s and films from the same time period. His favorite movie was Gone With the Wind starring the famous actress Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara. He spoke often of the many movies in which she starred, including Streetcar Named Desire, Waterloo Bridge, and Caesar and Cleopatra. Robert was reading The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the time of his death. He was also very fond of cats, and doted on the family cat Fluff.

Interment Services will be in Coleman, Texas at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in the Coleman City Cemetery. Robert’s first cousin, Tommy South, Pastor of Glen Allen Church of Christ in Richmond, Va., will officiate. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, in Austin. Reverend Steven Youngdahl, Pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Austin will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Robert’s memory to the CORE Health Foundation, P.O. Box 419, Dripping Springs, Texas, 78620.

Arrangements under the care of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas, 78749, (512)892-1172.

Mrs. Lucille Puckett, 63 years young of Clifton, Texas
11/16/2009
Mrs. Lucille Puckett, 63 years young of Clifton, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Lucille was born Lucille Quinn on May, 20, 1946 in Paragould Arkansas to the late Arthur Franklin Quinn and Myrtle Vinolla Montgomery Quinn. She married David Hershel Puckett on July 30, 1966 in Arvin, California, they celebrated 43 years together. Lucille is survived by her Loving Husband David, 2 sisters; Betty June Copeland of California and Janetta Jones of Missouri, 3 brothers; Harry Quinn and Junior Quinn both of California and Sonny Quinn of Arkansas. Service will be Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Gouldbusk Cemetery with Doyle Fehler officiating, under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.
 

Moya Cole, age 94, of Bangs
11/16/2009
Funeral services for Moya Cole, age 94, of Bangs, were held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 15, 2009 in the Trickham Union Church. Interment will follow in the Trickham Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home. The family received friends at the funeral home from 5:00 until 7:00 Saturday evening.
Mrs. Cole died Friday, November 13, 2009 in Brownwood.

Moya was born on September 3, 1915 in Trickham to Charlie and Clara (Hardin) Haynes. She married Jack Cole on September 26, 1932 in Brownwood. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1991. She was a former member of the Mt. View Methodist Church and a current member of the Bangs First United Methodist Church.

Moya was also a member of the Mary Garland Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had a longstanding interest in genealogy and the history of her family. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her delight, and she was much loved by all of them.

Moya is survived by a son, Ivey Cole and wife Caroline of Liberty Hill, two daughters, Helen Chamberlain of Brownwood, and Caryln Smith and husband Bill of Abilene, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a sister-in-law, Myra Haynes of Brownwood.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a son-in-law Wayne Chamberlain.

Condolences, memories, and tributes can be left for the family at www.mem.com.

Inez Guthrie, age 92 of Lubbock, formerly of Brookesmith
11/14/2009
Funeral mass for Inez Guthrie, age 92 of Lubbock, formerly of Brookesmith, will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Monday, November 16, 2009 at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Msgr. Benedict Zientek officiating. Interment will follow in the Bangs Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Sunday in the funeral home chapel.

Mrs. Guthrie died Thursday, November 12, 2009 in VistaCare Hospice in Lubbock.

Inez was born on August 25, 1917 in Santa Anna to Roy and Lillie Mae (Williams) Tucker. She worked as a nurse for Dr. J.B. Stephens for 20 years. Inez married Marvin L. Guthrie on October 31, 1969 in Santa Anna. He died in 1999. Following their retirement, they farmed and ranched in the Trickham and Brookesmith area.

Inez was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Lubbock.

Inez is survived by a brother George Tucker of Ruston, Louisiana, a sister, Sarah Williams of Lubbock, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Arthur Tucker and Roy E. Tucker.

The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of VistaCare Hospice for the wonderful care Inez received.

Condolences, memories, and tributes can be left for the family at www.mem.com.
 

Thelma Magness Wallace, age 100, of San Antonio
11/11/2009
Thelma Magness Wallace, age 100, of San Antonio passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009. Thelma was proud that she had seen the face of seven generations of her family. From both her great grandmothers to her own great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Wheat of Oakland, CA; grandson, David Wheat; great grandchildren: Michael Wheat and Hailey Wheat, all of Austin; her niece, Glynn Wallace Ransleben and husband, Guido of San Antonio and their children. Thelma was a lifelong Methodist and a member of Laurel Heights United Methodist Church. She will be buried next to her beloved sister in Coleman, TX. Visitation will begin at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 12th at Porter Loring on McCullough.

SERVICE
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 12, 2009
5:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING MORTUARY

Rev. Jon Lowry officiating. Graveside service will be held on Friday, Nov 13th at 2:00 P.M. in Coleman City Cemetery, Coleman, Texas. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com. Arrangements with

PORTER LORING
1101 MCCULLOUGH 227-8221
 

Virgie Jewell, age 92, of Coleman
11/11/2009
Virgie Middleton Jewell, 92, of Coleman, Texas and former resident of Abilene, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Funeral services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Coleman at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 13. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas. Vistation will be held at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday.

Virgie Middleton Jewell was born on June 28, 1917 in Doole, Texas, daughter of Aster Clay Middleton and Belle Ellis Middleton. She grew up in Doole and graduated from Doole High School. Virgie married Sidney Jewell on July 13, 1935, also in Doole. She was employed by Elmdale School System and later Abilene School System for a number of years. The couple moved to Coleman in 1983.

Survivors include her son, Harrel Jewell and his wife Mary Gene of Coleman; her daughter, Goldie Jewell Schimpf and her husband Jim of Clinton, MS; six grandchildren: Michael Jewell of Coleman, Steven Jewell (Debora) of Longview, Vicki Short (Mark) of Temple, Micah Jewell of Coleman, Debra Pipes (Jerry) of Cumming, GA, and Becky Davis of Lawton, OK; nine great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; one sister, Edna Smith of California; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Jewell on March 3, 1993, grandaughters Spring Yevonne Rhymes and Jill Alane Easterwood, sisters Lydia Mae Middleton, Viola Middleton Webb, and Olita Middleton Rose; brothers Cecil Middleton, Eddie Middleton, and A. C. Middleton, Jr.

Pallbearers are Michael Jewell, Steven Jewell, Jeremy Rhymes, Jamey Davis, Mark Short, Phillip Short, and Jerry Pipes.

Memorials may be made to Holiday Hill-Allen Center Memory Care (currently under construction), P. O. Box 392, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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Madge Patton Robinson, age 78, of Ballinger passed away Saturday
11/8/2009
  November 7, 2009 at 1:30 pm at the Runnels County Rehab Center.
  Services will be Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Coleman Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Bobby Broyles officiating. Interment will follow with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4 till 5 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.
  She was born Madge Ellen Bevard on September 8, 1931 in Bixby, Oklahoma to the late Henry Clinton and Lera Rivers Hogan Bevard. Madge graduated from high school in Ventura, California and then attended Taft College and Midland College. On September 15, 2008 she married Lonie Gene Robinson and they celebrated one year of marriage. She was a resident of Midland for 27 years , moving to Coleman in 2007 and to Ballinger in 2008. Madge was a member of the Baptist Church and retired from Data Entry Clerk and work in Food Services.
  Survivors: husband - Gene Robinson of Ballinger, Texas; two daughters - Donna and husband Bob Mayo of Midland, Texas and Linda Kunz of Midland, Texas; a brother -Johnny Bevard of Houston, Texas; sister - Pauline Trout of River Bank, California; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Madge was preceded in death by son - Ward Henry Patton in 1993 and three brothers.

Heather Janine Of Spokane, Washington
11/6/2009
  HAYNES-LEE, Heather Janine Of Spokane, Washington went on to be with her Lord and Savior on November 3, 2009. She was born May 27, 1984 in Seguin , Texas to Gary Haynes and Darla Milam.
  Heather was survived by her husband Tory Lee; parents Gary and Kim Haynes; parents Darla and Chris Milam; Grandparents James and Jackie Haynes, Grandparents Pat and T.J. Reid, sister Laura Martin; brother James Haynes and his wife Amy Haynes ; brothers Benjamin, Joshua, and River Haynes. Also, her in-laws, Tony and Tracy Lee, brother-in-law Travis Lee and his wife Lori Lee, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces.
  Heather was a 2002 graduate from Central Valley High school of Spokane and went on to complete her AA degree at Spokane Community College . She participated in youth volleyball and softball and in high school was a member of the drama club and honor society. She was active in church youth activities including AWANA and other children's ministries. Heather was a beautiful person inside and out, always putting others first before herself. She had a smile that was contagious and her testimony and love for Jesus was inspiring to all. She had a special and unique bond with her family that could not be broken.
  Although her time on earth was short and she will be missed by all, we can rejoice in knowing that we will see her again one day in Heaven. Visitation will be held Friday, November 6, 4:00-8:00 PM at Thornhill Valley Chapel. A funeral service will be held at Dishman Baptist Church , 315 N. Argonne Road , Spokane Valley , WA on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM as well as a graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery immediately following. In this time of need, in lieu of flowers, any monetary donations that can be made to assist with funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated. You may send to Tory Lee, 7517 E. Nora Avenue, Spokane Valley WA , 99212

Wanda Jean Griffith, 74, of San Angelo
11/3/2009
Wanda Jean Griffith, 74, of San Angelo went to begin her life with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2009 after an extended illness.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 7, 2009 in Angelo Bible Church with Rev. Jim Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Jean was born October 16, 1935 in Burkett, Texas to Hester and Edith Copeland.

Jean worked in various capacities as a hairdresser, in a real estate office and was an excellent homemaker. She was an avid reader, an excellent cook, loved flowers and loved to be with family and friends. She loved playing with her pets Missy and Crickett.

Jean was a devout Christian and attended Angelo Bible Church.

Jean was married to Joe Griffith on August 14, 1954 in Brownwood, TX. and they were married for 55 years. They lived all over the world and retired to San Angelo after Joe�s military career.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and her baby sister.

Survivors include her husband Joe Griffith of San Angelo; two sons Randy Joe Griffith and wife Taresia of Merkel and Johnny Lee Griffith and wife Kathy of Copperas Cove; two sisters Bettie Bennett and husband Bennie of San Angelo and Cherri Tedford of Brownwood; one brother Clenton Copeland and wife Lila of Bangs; two granddaughters Shanda and Rajeanna Griffith; one grandson Jason Monroe and wife Mary; two great great grandsons Hunter and Brandon Monroe , several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends Liz Shary and Chris Carter.

The family request memorials be made to Angelo Bible Church or your favorite charity.

Johnson's Funeral Home
435 W. Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76903
Direct Line: (325)655-3113
Fax: (325)658-6379

Myrtle (Myrt) Nicholds, 83, of Coleman
11/3/2009
COLEMAN - Myrtle (Myrt) Nicholds, 83, of Coleman died Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Coleman County Medical Center. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Bangs Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Myrtle Nicholds was born July 6, 1926 in Brown County, the daughter of Sam Dick Stapleton and Faye Louella Strohm Stapleton. She grew up in Bangs and Brownwood and attended school in Bangs. She has lived in Coleman for the last 25 years, attended activities at the Senior Center, was a homemaker and a Methodist.

Survivors include her son, Roy Nicholds of Coleman; four step-grandchildren, Jeannie, Chris and April Monk and Stacey Davidson; three step-great grandchildren, Dusty, Justin and Shelby Walls and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Sam Louis Strohm and her daughter-in-law, Pam Nicholds.

Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the funeral home.


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Virginia Heard Johnson:
11/2/2009
Putnam:

Virginia Heard Johnson, age 59, of Putnam, Texas, joined her Lord & Savior early Sunday morning, November 1, 2009, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in the Chapel of Parker Funeral Home in Baird, Texas, with Dr. James Poe officiating.

Virginia was born November 15, 1949, in Brownwood, Texas, to Mack and Coleta Ehrke Heard. She graduated from Cisco High School in 1968. Virginia and Terry Johnson married at Cisco, Texas on March 27, 1971, and moved to Putnam, Texas, that same year where they have resided ever since.

She had been a caregiver to many over the years. She was a wonderful cook, a loving mother, dedicated wife, and was cherished by all her family. Above all, she was a devoted grandmother to her two grandchildren. Virginia had been attending the Brushy Creek Cowboy Church near Putnam.

Survivors include her husband, Terry, of Putnam, Texas; two sons, Brad Johnson and his wife Kristin of Dublin, Texas, and Britt Johnson of Putnam, Texas; one sister, Lynn Poe and her husband Don of Novice, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Linda Lampier of Red Oak, Texas, and Jamie Hendricks of Roswell, New Mexico; two nieces, Christi Poe Johnson and husband Corey of Novice, Texas, and Kim Johnson of Waco, Texas; two nephews, Bubba Poe of Albany, Texas, and Barry Johnson of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren, Gage Johnson and Karlee Easterling; two great nephews, Hunter and Ethan Johnson.

Virginia was preceded by an infant son, Buddy Johnson, and her parents.

The family requests memorials to Hospice of the Big Country, 3113 Oldham Lane, Abilene, Texas, 79602.

Mrs. Christine Martin, 85 years of age
11/2/2009
  Mrs. Christine Martin, 85 years of age passed away in a Breckenridge hospital October 26, 2009. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Concho Baptist Church with Brother Dale Dozier and Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating. Interment will follow in the Glen Cove Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.
  Family visitation will be held today (Thursday) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home. Christine was born July 28, 1924 in Talpa, Texas to the late Henry and Ima Rae Norris. She was married to the late Mr. Floyd P. Martin, U.S. Army on August 31, 1940 in Ballinger and he preceded her in death in 1998. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Coleman, TX. She had taught Sunday School at Trinity Baptist and Bible Baptist, Andrews, TX, where she had retired from Andrews Independent School District as a bus driver. She was staff member of Bethel
Baptist Church Private Christian School, Midland, TX.
  She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Nancy Martin of Crowley, Texas; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Barbara Pena of Burleson, Texas, Gail and Les Holcomb of Novice, Texas and Tamara and Ruben Rodriquez, Jr. of Coleman, Texas; one sister, LaJuan Joyce of Christoval, Texas; 18 grandchildren, Thomas Ray Selby, Jr., Robin Martin, Leslie Ray Holcomb, Donald Selby, Terry
Selby, Rebecca Martin, Mitchell Holcomb, Crystal Holcomb, Melissa Martin, Angela Martin, Chelsea, Christa, Carissa, Adam, Nathaniel, Yarissa, Aiden and Ryan Rodriquez; and three great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son; two brothers and a sister.

Billie D. Preas, 77, of Coleman
11/1/2009
COLEMAN - Billie D. Preas, 77, of Coleman, died Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Dr. Don Northway officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Billie D. Preas was born November 29, 1931 in Clarksville, Texas, the daughter of Nathan H. Pyles and Natalie Sayles Pyles. She grew up and attended school in Clarksville. She married Allen Earl Preas in 1948 in the Texas panhandle. She moved to Coleman in 1992, was a homemaker and an active member of Bible Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Allen Preas of Coleman; two sons, Allen Dean Preas and wife, Rita, and Wesley Preas, all of Coleman; three grandchildren, Sonny Preas and Jason Preas, both of Coleman, Stacy Harrington of Abilene; four great grandchildren, Cameron Harrington, Dustin Harrington, Starr Harrington and Kelsey St. Cyr, all of Abilene and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and sisters.

Family visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to Bible Baptist Church, 1015 South Commercial, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Please sign her on-line guestbook at:
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Joyce Mueller of San Antonio, Texas
10/31/2009
  Joyce Mueller of San Antonio, Texas passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 3:00 pm at the St Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio.
  Services will be Tuesday at 2:00 pm at Rockwood Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Dean officiating. Interment will follow at the Rockwood Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 till 7 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.
  She was born Alice Joyce Wise in Rockwood, Texas to the late Evan Dawson and Gertie Viola Box Wise. Joyce was raised in Rockwood where she graduated from the Rockwood Schools and continued her education at Howard Payne College and received her Bachelor Degree from Southwest Texas Teachers College. On August 18, 1950 Joyce married William Charles Mueller in San Antonio and they have celebrated fifty nine years of marriage. She was a resident of San Antonio since 1948 and was a member of the Baptist Church and an elementary and high school teacher retiring in 1981.
  SURVIVORS
Husband - Bill Mueller of San Antonio, Texas
Daughter - Pamela & husband Randy Clyde of Flower Mound, Texas
2 Sons - William Stony & wife Marcy Mueller of San Antonio, Texas
Lance & wife Dee Mueller of LaVernia, Texas
Sister - Bobbie Wise Valicek of San Antonio, Texas
Sister-in-law - Faye Wise of Rockwood, Texas
7 Grandchildren
Joyce was preceded in death by her brother Joe Wise
  Pallbearers
Stony Mueller, Lance Mueller, Randy Clyde, Mike Valicek,
Jeremy Vale, David Mueller, Christopher Mueller, Clayton Mueller

Henderson Funeral Homes
P O Box 609, Santa Anna, TX 76878
325/348-3131
FAX 325/625-2122

Louise Morris age 82 of Santa Anna, Texas
10/30/2009
Louise Morris age 82 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:20 pm at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center in Brownwood.

Services will be Saturday at 2:00 pm at the Clear Creek Cemetery with Father Russ Fisher officiating. Interment will follow with Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 till 8 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

She was born Ima Louise Hoffman on January 22, 1927 in Brownwood, Texas to the late William Jefferson & Ethel Mae Richardson Hoffman. She was raised and attended schools in Brownwood and Comanche. Louise married Joseph Lawrence Makuta and he preceded her in death in 1984. On February 9, 1957 she married John Thomas Morris in Brownwood and they celebrated 35 years of marriage. John preceded her in death in 1992. Louise was a resident of Santa Anna since 1957, was a Baptist and worked in manufacturing.

SURVIVORS
5 Daughters - Carolyn Whittle of Brownwood, Texas
Rita Harris of Santa Anna, Texas
Tammery Morris of Santa Anna, Texas
Donna Bell of Ozona, Texas
Johnlene Kennedy of Coleman, Texas
3 Sons – Donnie Makuta of Roswell, Georgia
Kenneth Makuta of Brownwood, Texas
John Morris of Santa Anna, Texas
27 Grandchildren
Numerous Great and Great Great Grandchildren

Louise was preceded in death by 5 Sons – Larry Makuta, Butch Makuta, Michael Makuta, Ricky Makuta, and Billy Morris & by 2 brothers – Marvin Hoffman and George Hoffman
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to
Santa Anna Food Bank

Henderson Funeral Homes
P O Box 609 Santa Anna, TX 76878
325/348-3131
325/625-2122 Fax

Cecil (Burrow) Morgan
10/27/2009
  Cecil (Burrow) Morgan, born January 3, 1924, passed away October 23, 2009 in Bakers-field, California at the age of 85. Cecil was reared in Coleman and attended the South Ward and West Ward Schools. He joined the Army in 1940 and was serving in Hawaii when Pearl Harbor was bombed.  He was discharged in 1945 and remained in California.
  Survivors include his wife, Rose Morgan of Bakersfield, CA; two sons, Clint (Butch) Morgan of Modesto, CA and Jim and wife Asun of Bakers-field, CA; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Charlene Conway of Coleman, TX and Arlene Stratton and husband Walter of Richland Springs, TX; one sister-in-law, Shirley Burrow of Coleman, TX; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and Charlie Burrow, Ewen and Edna Morgan; and two brothers, Herman Burrow and Jack (Burrow) Morgan and wife Patsy. Services will be held in Bakersfield, CA Thursday, October 29, 2009.
 

Bertha Allen age 90 of Santa Anna, Texas
10/27/2009
Bertha Allen age 89 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Monday, October 26, 2009 at 4:55 am at her residence in Santa Anna.

Services will be Wednesday at 11:00 am at Henderson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bruce Hess officiating. Interment will be at 3:00 pm at Richland Springs Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 till 7 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Bertha was born December 27, 1919 in Lampassas County, Texas to the late John William and Alice Lee Faught Cook. She was raised in Lampassas and San Saba Counties where she attended the Nix Schools. Bertha married Eugene Allen on November 6, 1940 in Lampassas and they celebrated 57 years of marriage. Eugene preceded her in death in 1997. Bertha was a resident of Santa Anna since 1957 and was a member of the Baptist Church and a homemaker.

SURVIVORS
Daughter – Barbara & husband Clarence Jones of Ft Stockton, Texas
Son – Arlen & wife Quincy Allen of Temple, Texas
4 Brothers – William Cook of Houston, Texas
Leslie Cook of Chula Vista, California
Floyd Cook of Sanger, Texas
Harvey Cook of San Benito, California
3 Grandchildren
6 Great Grandchildren

Bertha was preceded in death by
Son – Travis Allen in 1978 and Grandson – Allen Jones in 2004
Sister – Gladys Ratliff & 2 Brothers – Alvin Cook & Elton Faught

Henderson Funeral Homes
P O Box 609, Santa Anna, TX 76878
325/348-3131
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Mary Ellen Connor Slate, age 70
10/26/2009
Mary Ellen Connor Slate, age 70, of Coleman, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mary was born June 12, 1939 in Ballinger, Texas, a daughter of Leonard Lucien Connor and Nell Opal Scarborough Connor. She grew up and attended school in Ballinger. On June 17, 1956 she married Vernon Slate in Ballinger. Following their marriage, they lived in Gouldbusk and then in various towns in Texas as her husband was working in road construction. They returned to live in Gouldbusk in 1966 and moved into Coleman in 2000. Mary was a homemaker and also owned and operated an antique store in Gouldbusk. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and Coleman County Home Demonstration Club. Mary wrote the Gouldbusk news for the Coleman Chronicle and Democrat Voice for a number of years.

Survivors include her husband, Vernon Slate of Coleman; one daughter, Tressia Sturges of Coleman; one son, Vern Slate and wife Rhonda of Bangs; three grandchildren, Zachary Slate and wife Keshia of Brownwood, Tyson Slate of Bangs, Tulissia "Fanci" Sturges of Coleman; two brothers, Michael Connor of Winters and John Connor of Odessa; one sister, Barbara Connor of Ballinger; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

Please sign her on-line guestbook at
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Mrs. Annie Lee Beall, 82 year’s young of Goldsboro
10/21/2009
Mrs. Annie Lee Beall, 82 year’s young of Goldsboro passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2009, in Carrolton, Texas. Annie was born August 14, 1927 in Coleman to John Clinton Tumlinson and Pearlie Ehrler Tumlinson. She graduated from Mozelle High School in 1945 then married Talbot Beall on May 17, 1947, He preceded her in death on July 1, 1995. Annie was a Home Maker, but also an Air Force Bride, traveling with Talbot his entire military career. She was a Baptist. Survivors include 2 sons and daughter in law; John “Jay” Talbot & Dianne Beall of Springfield, Illinois, Jason Wade Beall of Goldsboro, a sister; Peggy Ullock of Grand Prairie, 2 grandsons and granddaughter in law; Erik & Kristina Beall of Alexandria, Virginia, Ian Beall of Springfield, Illinois, and many friends. Services will be Friday October 23, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Patrick Bennett officiating, interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday October 22, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Mrs. Annie Lee Beall 82 years young of Goldsboro
10/21/2009
Mrs. Annie Lee Beall 82 years young of Goldsboro passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2009, in Carrolton, Texas. Services are pending with Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Betty Sue McKee, age 74, of Coleman
10/19/2009
Betty Sue McKee, age 74, of Coleman, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

Betty Sue was born December 25, 1934 in San Angelo, Texas, the daughter of Henry Ford Allen and Virginia Lee Allen. She grew up in Sonora where she graduated from Sonora High School in 1952. She attended San Angelo Community College (now ASU) for one year. On March 13, 1953 she married Herbert A. McKee in Sonora. They resided in Sonora until moving to Coleman in 1962. Betty Sue was the bookkeeper for Ford Allen Construction. She was also the owner and operator of The Winner's Circle for several years. She later worked in the Coleman County Courthouse for Justice of the Peace Nance Campbell. She attended First Baptist Church, was a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Coleman County Medical Center and the Ladies Association at Coleman Country Club.

Survivors include her husband, Herbert A. McKee of Coleman; three sons, Rick and wife Kaye McKee of Coleman, Randy McKee of Mineral Wells, Stacy McKee of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren, SuJo McKee of Coleman, Rocky and wife Janice Taliaferro of Mineral Wells, Mici Blevins of Mineral Wells, Ricka McKee of Andrews, Makenzie McKee, Connor McKee, Lydia McKee all of Somerset, Pennsylvania, Dillon McKee of Austin; five great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Rex Taliaferro of Mineral Wells; sister-in-law, Shashe Allen of Padre Island.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherri Lynn Taliaferro in 2007 and her brother, Robert W. Allen in 2009.

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

Memorials may be made to the Coleman Senior Center, 916 S. Concho, Coleman, Texas 76834.
 

Lexie Ray Whittington, age 103
10/19/2009
  Lexie Ray Whittington was born in August 1906 and passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2009 in San Luis Obispo, California surrounded by her family. She was 103.
  She was a member of Johnson Avenue Church of Christ. Lexie is survived by two daughters, Patty (George) Yeager and Edna Breazeale; two sons, Marion and Roger (Norma) Whittington; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great- grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen T. Whittington; her parents, Denton and Cora May; her brother, Riley May; and son-in-law, Smith Breazeale.
  Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Reis Family Mortuary, 991 Nipomo St. in San Luis Obispo. Burial will follow in Glen Cove, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice Partners of the Central Coast.

Allen Crockett, age 43, of Coleman
10/19/2009
Allen Crockett, age 43, of Coleman, died Saturday, October 17, 2009 at an Abilene hospital. He will be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Matthew 25 Ministries at The Cross with the Rev. Dr. Paul Gossett officiating. Arrangements were made by Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

Allen Crockett was born October 20, 1965 in Coleman, the son of Jack Crockett and Patsy Sackett Crockett Hill. He grew up and attended school in Coleman. Allen was a talented musician, playing in bands, including Fire Creek and Texas Hit 'n Run. He had been working in construction. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his mother, Patsy Sackett Hill of Coleman; three sons, Jack Crockett and Marcus Crockett both of Dallas, Charlie Crockett of Coleman; one sister, Tamara and husband Bobby Neal of San Antonio; nephew and niece, Crockett and wife Shawna Mills of Coleman and Robin Mills of San Antonio.

GINGER FENTON, age 55
10/19/2009
GINGER FENTON, age 55, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Abilene. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Frasier officiating.

Ginger was born August 11, 1954 in Coleman, Texas, a daughter of H. F. and Loretta Keeney Fenton. She grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1972. Ginger retired after working for 17 years at Hendrick Medical Center in surgical scheduling. For the past nine years, she has managed the Texas Ranger Motel in Santa Anna. She was Baptist.

Survivors include two daughters, Mila Brewster and husband Bart of Abilene, Callan Waddle of Abilene; one grandson, Cheydon Brewster of Abilene; her mother, Loretta Fenton of Coleman; one brother, Shawn Fenton of Coleman; two nephews, Harley Fenton of Mansfield and Laromy Fenton of Nacogdoches.

She was preceded in death by her father, H. F. Fenton, and a sister, Judy Fenton.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hendrick Hospice, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, Texas 79601.

Becky Bland, 37, of Stanton
10/17/2009
Becky Renee Bland, 37, of Stanton, died Thursday, October 15, 2009 in Stanton. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Kerzee officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Becky Renee Bland was born January 30, 1972 in Hurst, Texas, the daughter of Sandra Tomlinson McKeehan and the late Teddy Ray McKeehan. She grew up in Cross Plains and graduated from Cross Plains High School. She moved to Stanton in 2008, after living Midland for several years. She was a bookkeeper at Johnson and Miller C.P.A. and was very active in her children's activities.

Survivors include her two daughters, Kristen Hope Bland and Caitlyn Grace Bland, both of Stanton; her mother, Sandra McKeehan of Coleman; one brother, Shawn McKeehan of Coleman; aunts and uncles, Tonie and Joe Burrage of Coleman, Virginia and Frank Orr of North Richland Hills; one cousin, Dawn Kelsey of Fort Worth; two nieces and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her father, Teddy McKeehan, on February 25, 2003.

Family visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

Please sign her online guestbook at:
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Partha McMillan, age 88, of Coleman
10/14/2009
Partha E. McMillan, age 88, passed away on October 14, 2009 in Coleman, Texas.

Partha was born on November 27, 1920 in Gouldbusk, Texas to Richard Ezra and Mary Irene (Bowen) Smith. She was the oldest of 13 children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hulin Tyson McMillan, two brothers, James and R.E., and four sisters, Earlene Machen, Alene Landis, Louise Carrick, and Cleo Smith.

She attended school in the Gouldbusk and Mozelle schools. Partha was baptized in the Colorado River when she was a young girl, and was a member of Concho Baptist Church. After raising their children in Winters and Brownfield, she and Hulin returned to Coleman in 1970 where they lived at 1503 Commercial Ave.

She leaves behind her children, Betty Baldwin and husband Jackie of Amarillo, Richard McMillan and wife Sharon of Lake Ivie, Ethel Lewis and husband Donald of Grapevine, and Robert McMillan and wife Terri of Graham. She is survived by three brothers, Gene Smith and Ben Smith of Coleman, Sam Smith of Winters, and three sisters, Inez Martin of Coleman, Carolyn Boen of Houston, and Jossie Labonte of Wisconsin. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, their spouses, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Darrell and David Baldwin, Steve McMillan, Shawn Poindexter, and Christopher, Forrest, Ross, and Parker McMillan. Honorary Pallbearers will be her great-grandsons, Mason McMillan, Kenny Baldwin and Blake Baldwin.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in her memory to Coleman County Medical Center, 310 South Pecos, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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Billie R. Thompson, 88
10/14/2009
HALTOM CITY -- Billie R. Thompson, 88, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2009.
Funeral: Private. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park.
Memorials: charity of choice.
  Billie was born Sept. 21, 1921, in Wolfe City to Daniel Cleveland and Lillie Mae Stanford Roberts. She attended Coleman High School and later met Arley E. Thompson. They were married March 2, 1941. After many years of travel with the military, they settled in Fort Worth and, later, Granbury.
  She was a civil service employee at Carswell Air Force Base until retirement. She enjoyed bowling and fishing and never tired of caring for her family and their needs.
Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Arley Thompson; brothers, Lois and Curtis Roberts; and sister, Muffet Broyles.
  Survivors: Son, Mike and wife, Sherry; daughter, Pat Thompson; grandchildren, Debbie Reed and husband, Thomas, Steve Thompson and wife, Sherri, and Alden Thompson; sister, Esther Berg; and several great-grandchildren.
Greenwood Obituary Clerk
817-336-0584 ext. 8250

MICHAEL LEWIS CLARK, age 51
10/13/2009
  MICHAEL LEWIS CLARK, age 51, passed away Friday, October 9, 2009, in Junction, TX. Michael was a life member of The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, serving on the Breeders Greeters Committee for many years. He loved motorcycles especially Harley-Davidsons. Michael was an avid hunter and he loved spending time at the family ranch, Rafter C. He coached the football and baseball teams at Fort Bend Baptist Academy for many years, where he was able to touch many lives.
  Michael was a true Texan and true cowboy who lived life to the fullest. He loved making people laugh, had a generous heart, and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Carroll Lewis Clark. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Andrea’ Clark of Richmond, TX; children, Lindsey Karla Clark, Torri Lyn Clark, and Derek Brandon Shumate; mother, Nancy Clark of Rosenberg, TX; sisters, Deborah Clark of Rosenberg, TX, and Pamela Zotyka and her husband Ben of Fulshear, TX; and many other relatives and friends.
  Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at The Settegast-Kopf Co. @ Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Friday, October 16, 2009, in the Morrow Chapel of The Settegast-Kopf Co. @ Sugar Creek. Interment will be at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Silver Valley Cemetery, in Silver Valley, TX.

Patricia “Pat” McCullough of Coleman
10/13/2009
Patricia “Pat” Taylor McCullough 68 years young of Coleman passed away on Sunday October 11, 2009 at Hendricks Hospital in Abilene. Pat was born April 4, 1941 in Santa Anna, Texas to Alton B. Taylor and Edith Mae Ammons Taylor. She was a Home health care Provider. Survivors include; Daughter and son in law, Monte and James Rodgers of Amarillo, 2 sons and daughter in law; Bobby and Cherri McCullough of Amarillo and Rusty of Abilene, Sister Lyndell Lusk of Kellyville, Oklahoma, and 5 grandchildren along with a Very Special Friend; Sonny Hudson. Visitation at the funeral home will be Wednesday October 14 from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Funeral Service on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. James Posey officiating, interment will follow in the Santa Anna Cemetery under the Direction of Walker Funeral Home.
 

Pauline Hernandez, 66, formerly of San Saba
10/11/2009
Pauline Hernandez, 66, formerly of San Saba, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Angelo Community Hospital, in San Angelo, TX. She was born June 7, 1943 in San Saba, TX, the daughter of Epifanio Cisneroz and Josepha Martinez Cizneroz. She owned the taco shop and attended the Baptist church.

She is survived by her sons, Alexander Hernandez of Coleman, Richard Hernandez and his wife Kelly of Flower Mound, and Arthur Hernandez, Jr. and his wife Amanda D. of Coleman; her daughter, Nora Felipe and her husband Marcelino of Coleman; her Grandchildren, Dana Johnson and her husband Jermiah of San Diego, CA, Marcus Hernandez of Flower Mound, Lara Hernandez of Brownwood, Marcelino Felipe Jr. of Coleman, Alexander Hernandez Jr. of Brownwood, Andrea Hernandez of Coleman, Aiden Hernandez of Coleman, Jonathan Hernandez of Coleman; her brothers, Daniel Cisneroz and his wife Geneva of Deleon and Lupe Cisneroz and his wife Sulema of San Saba and Several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Samuel Hernandez; two brothers, Valentine Cisneroz and Thomas Cisneroz; and two sisters, Anita Vela and Elisa Balencia.

Services will be held Monday, October 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Howell-Doran Funeral Home with Rev. Margarito Barbosa officiating. Interment will follow at the San Saba Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel.

The family requests that memorials the American Diabetes Association.
 

FAY JONES, age 82, of Coleman
10/7/2009
Fay Jones, age 82, of Coleman, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 8 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Fay was born November 27, 1926 in Frederick, Oklahoma, a daughter of William Noble Bedford and Fannie Lee Strickland Bedford. She grew up in Burkburnett where she also attended school. Fay moved to Coleman in 1956. On August 13, 1966 she married James E. (Jamie) Jones in Coleman and he preceded her in death on December 24, 1998. She was a Licensed Vocational Nurse and worked at Overall-Morris Memorial Hospital (now Coleman County Medical Center). She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry and wife Sherry Barry of Devol, Oklahoma and Buddy and wife Becky Bird of Brownwood; three daughters, Marsha Barry and husband Russ Jones of Flager Beach, Florida, Donna and husband Tim Ehrler of Coleman, Carolyn Maddox and fiancee Marc Derrick of Abilene; ten grandchildren, J. J. Barry, Diana Brunson, Tammy Diaz, Lisa Watson, Brian Bird, Shane Bird, Tiffni Darden, Josh Bird, Shawn Jones, Christopher Jones; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; step children, Pete Jones and wife Janice of Bangs, Robbie Jones and wife Lorna of Sonora.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jamie Jones; granddaughter, Jennifer Bird, grandson, Thumper Davis and step-granddaughter, Brooke Jones.

Family visitation will be held Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

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Mrs. Mary Flodell Tharp, 90 years
10/5/2009
Mrs. Mary Flodell Tharp, 90 years young of Belton passed away on Sunday October 4, 2009 in a Temple Nursing Home. Flo was born December 28, 1918 in Gouldbusk, to Earl Stewart and Lydia Harvey. She graduated from Mozelle High School, then on May 13, 1939 married Cortez Tharp in Coleman, Texas. Flo was a Baptist, a volunteer with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American veterans, and American Legion Auxiliary’s. Survivors include, Husband Cortez, a daughter and son in law; Mona & Phil English of Killeen, a son and daughter in law; Mickey and Beni Tharp of Belton, 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Flo was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters Lois Standridge and Ora Taylor, 3 brothers, Ralph Stewart, Tom Stewart, and J. T. Stewart. Visitation will be Thursday October 8th from 6:00 until 7:00 P. M. and Funeral Service to be on Friday October 9th at 2:00 P.M. in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Donna Jayne Kercheville Whitaker, born November 7, 1921 in
Coleman, Texas
10/5/2009
Donna Jayne Kercheville Whitaker died early Monday morning in an Abilene nursing home. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at University Church of Christ.
Jayne graduated in 1943 from Abilene Christian College and taught in the Christian High School for a year before moving to Los Angeles to earn a master’s degree in speech from U.S.C. The 1945-1946 school year she taught in Clovis, New Mexico, before marrying and moving to San Angelo. After moving to Abilene in 1954, she taught the next thirty-five years at Abilene Christian.
  She loved her work in oral interpretation of literature and educational speech/communication with emphasis in storytelling and creative dramatics. Jayne was a lady of grace who loved her Lord.She was preceded in death by her parents, William Alberry and Lucille Ellis Kercheville; three brothers, Mack, Al, and Dick
Kercheville; one sister, Rose Nell Privett; and one grandson, Nick Whitaker.
  She is survived by her husband, Bob Whitaker; and sons Bo and Bill with their wives Dana and Bit; and three grandchildren, William, Riley, and Kenzie.

JIMMY DALE CASEY
10/5/2009
ABILENE: Jimmy Dale Casey, age 67, died Saturday, October 3, 2009 in an Abilene hospital. Services will be today (Tuesday, October 6) at 11 a.m. in the  Elmcrest Baptist Church with Pastor David Warren officiating, under the direction of Girdner Funeral Home of Abilene.

PATSY SCOTT GRANAD
10/5/2009
Graveside services for Patsy Scott Granad of Carlsbad, NM will be held Saturday, October 10, 2009 beginning at 2:00pm at the Pleasant Valley Cemetary near Holder, TX. Patsy passed away September 14, 2009 at the Roswell Regional Medical Center in Roswell, NM. Patsy is survived by her husband, Tennison Granad of Carlsbad, a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Ronnie Lopez of Dilley, TX, two grandchildren, and numerous cousins. Friends and family are invited to attend.
 

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Davis 81
9/27/2009
  Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Davis 81 years young passed from this life on Monday, September 28, 2009 in the Odessa Medical Center. Mary was born June 21, 1928 in Runnels County to H. R. Miller and Gracie B. Mitchell; she graduated from Coleman High School. On October 25, 1950 she married Preston Davis in New Mexico, they lived in Midland where she retired from the Midland National Bank, and then moved back to Coleman in 1973, Mary was a Baptist. Mary is survived by a brother and sister in law; Don & Doris Miller of Midland, 5 nieces and 5 nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Preston on January 27, 1993.
  Visitation will be Tuesday September 29, 2009 from 6:00 til 7:00 P.M. at Walker Funeral Home, with Funeral Service to be Wednesday September 30, 2009 at 2:30 P.M. in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Mitch Stone, Youth Minister of Austin Baptist Church of DeKalb, Texas and Rev. Patrick Bennett co-officiating, interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Terressa Kay Sullivan age 51
9/27/2009
  Terressa Kay Sullivan age 51 of Ballinger passed from this life on Sunday September 27, 2009 at the Ballinger-Runnels County Nursing Home. Terressa was born February 22, 1958 in Odessa to John Elijah Gober and Ruth Mae Slate. She was a Licensed Vocational Nurse and attended to the Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter and son in law; Tonya & Luis Gonzalez of Coleman, a son and daughter in law; Jesse & Regina Carson of Ballinger, 2 sisters and brother in law; Linda & Tom Hefner of San Antonio, and Juanelle Carlisle of Brownwood, 4 brothers and sisters in law; Clayton & Gloria Gober, and Gary & Cheryl Gober all of Ingram, Texas, Jack & Janine Gober of San Antonio, and John Wayne & Sissy Gober of Brownwood, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, many nieces, nephews and friends. Service will be Tuesday September 29, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Wm. Patrick Bennett officiating, under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Mildred Keeney Hunter, age 89
9/27/2009
Mildred Keeney Hunter, age 89, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Adam Comeaux officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mildred was born May 23, 1920 in Coleman County, Texas, a daughter of Isaac Lee Keeney and Mary Hartman Keeney. She grew up in the Burkett area and attended school at Crossroads. On May 20, 1941 she married Sam Hunter. She and Sam lived in Burkett and later moved to Coleman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Elm Street Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Sam Hunter of Coleman; one son, Darrell and wife Wanda Hunter of Burkett; one daughter, Janice and husband L.D. McConathy of Burkett; five grandchildren, Duwayne and wife Adel Hunter of Coleman, Michael and wife Kelly Hunter of Lindale, Scott and wife Holly Hunter of Coleman, Colton McConathy and Aspen McConathy both of Burkett; 8 great-grandchildren; 5 step-great grandchildren; two sisters, Loretta Fenton of Coleman and Joyce and husband Charles Keller of Tyler; special cousin, Willamae Laird of San Antonio; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, L. W. Keeney ; a sister, Nita Armstrong.

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

Memorials may be made to the Youth Activity Center, P. O. Box 766, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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Wiley Ballard, 67
9/25/2009
Wiley Ballard, 67, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 at the Hospice of Midland Inpatient Unit after a battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Midland with Pastor Robert Frazier officiating. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Joe Watters, Lance Watters, Terry Row, John Evans, Harlan Metts, and Ronald Baker.

Wiley was born November 16, 1941 in Coleman County to Chester and Etta Frazier Ballard as the youngest of fifteen children and grew up in Gouldbusk. He attended Mozelle High School graduating in 1960. He moved to Midland in 1960 and went to work for Drilco Industries for 23 years. He married Carol Lee Watters in Coleman June 16, 1962. He drove a truck until January 2009 when he had to retire due to health problems.

Wiley is survived by his wife Carol of Midland; daughters, Traci and Danny Tercero and Julie Ballard of Midland; his little buddy, Gabe Tercero; brothers; Bill and Barbara Ballard of Big Spring, Chester Ballard of Brownwood, sisters; Clara and Buck Row of Midland, Allene Cope of Coleman, Melba Wesson of Brownwood, Aleta and James Trigg of Corpus of Christi, Joan and Don Stanton of Silsbee; sister-in-law; Reba Watters of Midland; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.

Arrangements were under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas 79701 (432) 683-5555. Condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com .

William Charles Curtis, Sr. age 80
9/24/2009
William Charles Curtis, Sr. age 80 of Coleman, Texas passed from this life on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at his residence in Coleman.

Services will be Friday, September 25 at 2:00 pm at Henderson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating. Interment will follow at the Glen Cove Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home.

 The family will receive friends Thursday, September 24 from 6 till 7:30pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Charles was born November 15, 1928 in Rising Star, Texas to the late Alfred and Marguerite Martin Curtis. He was raised in Odessa where he attended the Odessa Schools and served his country as an Army veteran of World War II. Charles was a member of the Baptist Church and a longtime resident of Coleman. He was a welder by profession.

SURVIVORS: Son – William Charles Curtis, Jr. of Henderson, Texas; 3 Sisters – LaVerne & husband Robert Harlow of Odessa, Texas; Linda Taggart of Odessa, Texas; Carolyn & husband Mike Montoya of Tyler, Texas; Brother – Don & wife Lena Curtis of El Paso, Texas; 2 Aunts – Ottie & husband Morris Mayo of Coleman, Texas; Geraldine Monroe of Andrews, Texas; Many Cousins, Nieces & Nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his brother Wayne Curtis in 2006.

ROY E. BIRD, 95
9/23/2009
Funeral services for Roy E. Bird, age 95, of Blanket, will be at 4:00pm, Thursday, September 24, 2009 in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Day officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 2:00 until 3:30pm Thursday.

Mr. Bird died Tuesday, September 22, 2009 in Brownwood.

Roy was born on April 13, 1914 in Blanket to Leonard and Annie Virginia (Richmond) Bird. He served his country in World War II in the US Navy and served in the Naval Reserve for a number of years following active duty. He married Mary Bird on December 19, 1952 in Denton. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2005. Roy was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Blanket. Roy was an educator and administrator for the Brownwood Independent School District for many years. He was happiest working on his farm near Blanket.

Roy is survived by his children, Louanne McAnally and husband Jim of Coleman, Roy Spaulding and wife Freda of Olympia, Washington, Gene Spaulding and wife Sue of Granbury, Joe Spaulding and wife Sue of Banks, Oregon, and Roylynn Harris of Carrollton; 18 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Chloe Thorp Laurgherty of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a brother, T.C. Bird, two sisters Maurine Underwood and Gladys Bird, and a daughter, Martha Bird Richardson.

The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or to Lighthouse Hospice.

Condolences, memories and tributes can be left for the family at www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com.

William Charles Curtis, Sr., 80
9/22/2009
William Charles Curtis, Sr. age 80 of Coleman, Texas passed from this life on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at his residence in Coleman.

Services will be Friday, September 25, 2009 at 2:00pm at Henderson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating. Interment will follow at the Glen Cove Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 24 from 6:00 until 7:30pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Charles was born November 15, 1928 in Rising Star, Texas to the late Alfred and Marguerite Martin Curtis. He was raised in Odessa where he attended the Odessa Schools. He was also an Army Veteran of World War II.  Charles was a member of the Baptist Church and a longtime resident of Coleman. He was a welder by profession.

SURVIVORS:  Son – William Charles Curtis, Jr. of Henderson, Texas; 3 Sisters – LaVerne & husband Robert Harlow of Odessa, Texas, Linda Taggart of Odessa, Texas, Carolyn & husband Mike Montoya of Tyler, Texas; Brother – Don & wife Lena Curtis of El Paso, Texas; 2 Aunts – Audie & husband Morris Mayo of Coleman, Texas, Geraldine Monroe of Andrews, Texas; Many Cousins, Nieces & Nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his brother Wayne Curtis in 2006

STEVEN DeLa ROSA, age 53
9/21/2009
COLEMAN - Steven Paul Dela Rosa, 53, of Coleman died Monday, September 21, 2009 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Romanus Akamike officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

A Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with visitation to follow afterwards.

Steven Paul Dela Rosa was born June 21, 1956 in Greeley, Colorado, the son of Pauline Rodriguez Dela Rosa and the late Gus Dela Rosa. He grew up and attended school in Colorado and in Coleman. He married Holli Boyle in May, 1974 in Coleman. He worked as a laminator at 3M in Brownwood and became a State Certified Machinist Class FMC. He loved playing the guitar and harmonica and was a very proud Pa-Pa.

He is survived by his children, Rory Dela Rosa and wife, Connie, of Killeen, Kara Thompson and husband, Travis, of Copperas Cove, Shara Stewart and husband, Willie, of San Antonio; his mother, Pauline Dela Rosa of Coleman; his brothers and sisters, Johnny Dela Rosa of Coleman, Tony Dela Rosa and wife, Joy, of Houston, Ruben Dela Rosa of Coleman, Jana Alcala of San Antonio, Tommy Dela Rosa of San Saba; his girlfriend, Julia Smith of Coleman; his grandchildren, Zavier Dela Rosa, Brendon Thompson, Tristan Thompson, Victoria Thompson, Jacob Stewart, Ashton Thompson, Braylon Stewart; several nieces and nephews and his ex-wife, Holli Boyle of Coleman.

He was preceded in death by his father and one granddaughter, Ainslee Dela Rosa.

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Emma Gene Priddy, 83
9/21/2009
Mrs. Emma Gene Priddy, of Odessa, went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 19, 2009 at her residence.

Mrs. Priddy was born December 21, 1925 in Gouldbusk, Texas to Byron Frederick Hawthorne and Oneta McCluskey Hawthorne. She married Odis Ray Priddy on October 5, 1943 in Portland, Oregon, and they made Odessa their home from 1948 to present. Emma was a Bank Teller and later, a housewife.  She was a Member of Belmont Baptist Church of Odessa.

Survivors include: husband - Odis Priddy;  2 sons and daughters in law - Larry Priddy of Brady and Gary & Teri Priddy of Katy, Texas; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister; Jane Teel and a brother Byron Frederick Hawthorne Jr.

Service will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday September 22, 2009 at the Gouldbusk Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Patrick Bennett officiating, under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman

PEGGY BLAKE RUSH MARTIN
9/20/2009
Peggy Blake Rush Martin, 77, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Houston. She was born March 23, 1932, in Coleman, Texas, to Raymond Blakeley & Frances Livingston Rush. She graduated from Talpa High School in 1949 and attended North Texas State University .

On December 26, 1951, she married Francis Edgar Martin of Ballinger in the First Presbyterian Church at Talpa. A life long Presbyterian, she was a piano teacher, legal secretary & realtor in Midland, Texas until her retirement.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00, Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at the Talpa Cemetery with Rev. Mike Kerzee officiating.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Francis E. Martin of Houston, two sons, Richard Rush Martin of Fort Carson, Colorado, Rand Livingston Martin of Austin, one daughter, Stephanie Martin Dalton of Houston & one grandson, Tucker Dalton of Houston. One sister & brother-in-law, Ginger & Bill Sneed of Talpa - one brother & sister-in-law - Michael & Terry Rush of Austin. She is also survived by two nieces, Suzanne Ryan of Talpa & Jennifer Short of Voss, two nephews, Blake Rush of Dallas & Jordan Rush of Seattle, Washington.

Preceding her in death were parents, Raymond & Frances Rush & brother, Tommy Rush.

Randal W. “Randy” Smith, age 49
9/18/2009
Randal W. “Randy” Smith, age 49, of Brownwood and formerly of Austin, died Thursday afternoon following a sudden illness.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 am Monday, September 21, 2009 in the Emanuel Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Benny M. Allcorn officiating. Burial will follow in the Rock Church Cemetery near Blanket.

Visitation will be held from 6 – 7 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2009  at the Heartland Funeral Home, 303 Early Blvd., Early, Texas.

He was born November 22, 1959 in Santa Anna the son of Kenneth James Smith and Sharon Ashley Smith. He graduated from high school at Cross Plains. Following working at several jobs in the Brownwood area, he later moved to Austin to pursue his love of music through classes in music theory. He was an accomplished guitarist and pianist and wrote many songs. He also was a master electrician. Following a stroke, he moved back to Brownwood where he had lived for the past five years. He attended Emanuel Chapel United Methodist Church where he shared his musical talent on occasions.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon Ashley of Brownwood; Sister – Amy Sue Smith-Ward and husband Daryl of Brownwood; Step-mother – Gussie Smith of Coleman; ½ Brother – Bryan Rainey of Amarillo; Step-Brother – Ronnie Aycox and wife Karen of Brownwood; Aunt – Nina Aydelotte – Coleman; Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his father, a sister, Ramona Marcee, and a brother Marty Smith.

Friends are invited to sign the guestbook at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net

Tony Allen McMillan, 71
9/16/2009
Tony Allen McMillan, 71, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.

The son of Eva Lorena (Williams) and Ruben Arnold McMillan, Tony was born on November 20, 1937 in Marietta, Oklahoma. In 1955, he graduated from Gruver High School in Gruver, Texas, and in September, 1955, moved to Abilene to attended Abilene Christian College, now Abilene Christian University. He graduated from ACC in 1959.

Tony married Gail Lee on December 22, 1955 in Gruver. Except for brief periods of time spent in Vermillion, South Dakota, Clarksville, Texas, and Little Rock, Arkansas, Abilene had been their home.

Tony was Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene, and a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ.

In support of his children and many other youths, he was involved in numerous associations including Cub Scouts, Little League Baseball, 4-H and 4-H Horse Club, FFA, and the Wylie Rodeo Club.

During his years with the Taylor County Expo, his influence was far-reaching as he served as member and past officer of the Texas Association of Fairs and Events, and was inducted into the Texas Association of Fairs and Events Hall of Fame in 2008.

His parents preceded him in death.

Tony is survived by his wife, Gail Lee McMillan of Abilene; sons, Mark Allen McMillan and wife, Kim, of Abilene, and Brent Lee McMillan and wife, Renea, of Coleman; and daughters, Tonya Lynn Ward and husband, Rick, of Weatherford, Becky Spohn and husband, Danny, of Clyde, and Stacy Rene McElfresh and husband, Dennis, of Midland. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Luke and wife Emily, Cole, and Guy McMillan; Brittni and Whitney McMillan; Jason Ward; Hunter Spohn; and Ryder, Rowdy, and Eva Marie McElfresh; sisters, Vicki Silva and Mary Gail Byers and husband, Poke, all of Tellico Plains, Tennessee; mother-in-law, Violet Lee of Abilene; uncle and aunt, G.C. and Polly Williams of Callisburg, Texas; and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, at Hillcrest Church of Christ with Terry Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Potosi Cemetery directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler.

Pallbearers will be Bundy Cardwell, Bonner Cardwell, David Varner, Gary Varner, Dan Shake, Chris Cummings, Jim Tom Beeman and Les Bruce. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Hale, Rocky Brooks, Tommy Broyles and Mike Beeman.

Memorials may be made to the Tony McMillan Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o West Texas Fair & Rodeo, 1700 Hwy 36, Abilene, TX 79602; Disability Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 1880, Abilene, TX 79604; or American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, Maryland 20852.

Online condolences may be posted at www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com .

John Clay Ashcraft
9/16/2009
Mr. John Clay Ashcraft passed away at the age of 72 on Sept. 8, 2009, in Marshall.

A memorial service for John Clay Ashcraft will be held at the Talpa Cemetery at 10:00am on Saturday, September 19th.

John Clay Ashcraft was born to the late Johnny Robert and Della Stokes Ashcraft on Sept. 24, 1936, in Talpa.
He was a resident of Longview, formerly living in Coldspring. He worked as a pipe fitter/welder. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Vincent Pollaro; and nephew, Randy White.

Survivors include his five sons, Johnny C. Ashcraft, Johnny Robert Ashcraft II, John C. Ashcraft, Johnny Robert Ashcraft III and John Ashcraft; three daughters, Tammy Ashcraft, Teresa Pollaro and Dalinda Ashcraft; siblings, Billie Joe Hill and Bettie Joyce Gilstrap; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Hilliard Funeral Home, Van.
(Published in the Tyler Morning Telegraph on 9/10/2009)

Billie Maurine Mercer, 85
9/15/2009
Billie Maurine Mercer age 85 passed from this life on Monday, September 14, 2009 at her residence in Coleman.

Services will be Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11:00am at First Baptist Church with Rev. John Stanislaw & Rev. Jeff Dean officiating. Interment will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 17 from 6:00 till 7:30 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Billie was born July 20, 1924 in Dallas, Texas to the late William Edwin and Ruby Maurine Norman Stepp. She was a lifetime resident of Coleman. Billie Maurine received her Bachelor of Music degree from Mary Hardin-Baylor College and had further voice training at Julliard in New York for three years. On June 5, 1954 Billie married David Law Mercer and they celebrated fifty two years of marriage. David preceded her in death in 2006. Billie was a member of the First Baptist Church since 1943 where she served as Church Sunday School secretary and she was a member of Dr. Reynold’s Spiritual Recovery Class. She was a charter member of Beta Sigma Phi, Coleman Library Board Member, member of Kiwanis Club, and past board member of Coleman Economic Development Corp. Billie taught school in Mozelle then Coleman ISD until retirement in 1992. She was a newspaper correspondent for Chronicle & Democrat Voice, Abilene Reporter News, and KSTA and published Billie Says Blog.

SURVIVORS:
3 Nephews
Mac & Marion Mercer of Port St Lucie, Florida
Tim & Lenora Mercer of Van Court, Texas
Ray & Belliene Mercer of College Station, Texas
Niece - Dixie Mercer of Nacogdoches, Texas

Lois Glendora Vanpelt Seaton, age 67
9/14/2009
Lois Glendora Vanpelt Seaton, age 67, of Brownwood went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 13th, 2009, she passed away peacefully at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Davis Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Alan Wallace officiating, interment will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Davis Morris Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 6pm to 8pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Lois was born March 5, 1942, in Coleman, Texas, to Charlie and Geneva (Holland) Vanpelt.

She married Don Seaton on October 6, 1962 and they had twin sons, Ronnie and Donnie Seaton. Lois was a retired nurse from Brownwood Regional Medical Center where she dedicatedly served for over 30 years. She was also a member of the Southside Baptist Church.

Lois is survived by her husband of 46 years, Don Seaton; two sons, Ronnie Seaton and wife Iris, and Donnie Seaton and wife Tammy; She had five wonderful grandchildren, Kyle and wife Kassidi, Kevin, Kollin, Jeremy and Jessica Seaton; two sisters, LaVerne Vanpelt, and Janice Shields and husband Sidney of Brownwood; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents;two older brothers, C.R. and J.P., and a twin brother, Lawrence Glen Vanpelt. Lois will be missed by all her family and friends.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com

Ruth Lagow, 89
9/14/2009
Ruth Virginia Beaver Lagow was born February 28, 1920 in Coleman County, Texas to Margaret (Maggie) Ann Rae, originally of Beasom, North Carolina. Mrs. Lagow was a lifetime resident of Coleman County. She passed away peacefully on September 13, 2009, at her home in Coleman, Texas.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 2:00 o'clock at Stevens Funeral Home of Coleman, Texas. Pastor Bo Whitaker will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Talpa Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family will receive visitors on Tuesday, September 15 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

All of those that knew Mrs. Lagow, referred to her as Ruth. She graduated from high school in Talpa, Texas, followed by nursing school at Brady School of Nursing located at McCall and Anderson Hospital in Brady, Texas. She completed her training in 1938 as a Registered Nurse. Ruth met her husband of sixty-eight years while attending nursing school in Brady. She married Reginald (Reg) Lagow on March 20, 1941, and immediately followed her husband through his many travels during his service career in the United States Air Force. After Reg's tour of duty with the Air Force, they returned to Coleman to make their home and establish their respective businesses. Ruth had a successful career in nursing while practicing in Coleman at the Overall-Morris Memorial Hospital, and became Director of Nursing during the last ten years of her tenure. Reg started his business career in the appliance service business while working for Grey Merchantile of Coleman. In 1958, he branched out and built Reg's Trading Post, his own business, which included army surplus gear, hardware and appliances.

Ruth spent her retirement years traveling with her husband to all corners of the earth. They were active members of the Wally Byam Airstream Caravan Club where they traveled throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the South Pacific.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Reginald Lagow; her daughter Cathy Jean Lagow Withers and son-in-law Mark Withers of Monticello, Arkansas; her son Reginald Michael Lagow and daughter-in-law Brenda Smith Lagow of Dallas, Texas; two grandchildren, Sharon Box of Houston, Texas, and Shawn Reed of Muskogee, Oklahoma; three great grandchildren, Leeann Box of Houston, Texas and Taylor and Tristan Reed of Lubbock, Texas. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and three brothers and one sister-in-law.

Ruth lived a life full of joy and service to all. She was a loving Mother, a skilled nursing professional, and a devoted wife and homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Coleman (now UCPC).

Memorials may be made to the United Christian and Presbyterian Church, 1609 S. Commercial, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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

Dorothy Faye Watson, 67
9/13/2009
Mrs. Dorothy Faye Watson, of Coleman, passed from this life at 1:20 A.M. September 12, 2009 in the Abilene Regional Medical Center. Dorothy was born May 11, 1942 in Coleman County to Jimmy Burton Crane and Pauline Shelton Crane.

She married Herman Watson in Brownwood on December 29, 1958. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a housewife.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law - Sharon Gay Watson and Angela Dawn and Jeramy McGee all of Coleman; one son and daughter-in-law - Russell Wade and Sherry Watson of Coleman; three sisters-in-law and their husbands - Thelma and Mike Brooker of Santa Anna, Velma and Kenneth Wright of Abilene and Patricia Collins of Springtown;  two brothers-in-law and their wives - James and Ester Watson of Coleman and Joe and Sharon Watson of Santa Anna;  five nieces and their husbands -  Belinda and Cecil Smith of Crowley, Melody and Dawn Borger of Azle, Charmin and Bret of Azle, Pauly Tarr of Tennessee, Betty Tarr of Maryland; one nephew - Billy Tarr of Tennessee, and numerous friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Faye Barlet, L. C. Luce, Louise Tarr, and Jimmy Crane.

Service will be Tuesday September 15, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. in the Burkett Cemetery with Bro. James Posey officiating with interment to follow in the Burkett Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Visitation will be Monday September 14, 2009 from 6 till 7 P.M. at Walker Funeral Home 401 Commercial Ave Coleman Texas.

Jackie Rex Boyle, 72
9/13/2009
Mr. Jackie Rex Boyle 72 years of age of Coleman, Texas passed away September 11, 2009 in the Coleman Medical Center.

Jackie Rex was born in Burkett, Texas December 9, 1936 and was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Edgar G. and Jane Rose Gilliam Boyle.  He was a graduate of Burkett High School and married Mickey Scott in 1970. He was a member of the Burkett Baptist Church. He is survived by three sisters - Joy Jones of Lake Coleman, Nita Brooks of San Angelo, and Johnnie English of Aspermont; one brother -  Frankie Pace Boyle of Brady. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mickey, and one brother; Joe Ray Boyle.

Jackie Rex’s service will be Monday, September 14, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Burkett Cemetery with Rev. Dwayne Clower, pastor of Burkett Baptist Church, officiating with Interment to follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Rena Payne, 76
9/12/2009
Rena Payne, age 76, of Coleman, passed away Friday, September 11, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 2:00pm Monday, September 14 at the First Baptist Church in Coleman with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating. Burial will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

The family will be at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center on Monday from 1:00pm until service time for visitation.

Rena was born September 19, 1932 in Coleman, the daughter of Herbert L. Peek and Nola Strange Peek. She lived in Coleman County where she attended school at Talpa and Valera. At the age 8 she moved with her family to Barnhart where she graduated high school. On February 23, 1951 she married Joe Payne in Abilene. She lived for three years in Luling and then returned to Coleman. She worked at Jinright Sewing Factory and was a homemaker. She was also an Avon representative. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Carolyn Payne and Jody and Lorrie Payne all of Coleman; five grandchildren, Melissa and husband Jarrod Huse of Lubbock, Amy and husband Robert Hall of Lubbock, Rance Payne, Chance Payne and Jacy Payne all of Coleman; one great-grandson, Mason James Huse; cousins, Glenda and Frank Klasson of Coleman, Carroll and Addie Hinds of Glen Cove, Dr. Herbert Corum of Del Rio, Dolores Wright of Farmington, NM, Maudine and Don Goodman of Fort Worth, James and Ramona Strange of Port Arthur.

Memorials may be made to the Family Life Center (First Baptist Church), P. O. Box 983, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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

Ann Gale (Holt) Turner
9/11/2009
Ann Gale (Holt) Turner, of Voss, passed away Thursday evening, September 10, 2009 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.

Ann's funeral service will be held 2:00p.m. Sunday, September 13 at the First United Methodist Church, 500 W. Liveoak, Coleman with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating, assisted by Rev. Dianne Cree. Burial will follow in the Voss Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan, Coleman.

Family visitation will be held 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home.

Ann Gale Holt was born January 27, 1937 at the old Sealy Hospital in Santa Anna. Ann's parents were the late Claudia (Bull) Holt and Roger Holt. Ann's mother died of breast cancer when Ann was a teen-ager, at which time she and her two brothers came to live with their aunt and uncle - Welton and Audrey Holt at Gouldbusk. After having attended school at Santa Anna, Bangs, Wylie and several others - Ann graduated from Mozelle High School with the class of 1955. Ann has been very active in the planning and conduct of homecoming events for the Mozelle Schools and missed very few school activities at Panther Creek, even after her children all graduated. She then went on to graduate from the Hendrick/Hardin-Simmons School of Nursing and became an RN in 1958.

On September 28, 1958, she married Bob Turner at the Welton Holt home at Gouldbusk. Ann was an active practicing RN until retirement in 2004. She still kept her RN license active and participated in all the required continuing educational programs, even after retirement. During that time she served as Director of Nursing and taught LVN classes at the Coleman Hospital. She then worked several years as office nurse for J.D. Duke, M.D. in Coleman. Ann also worked over 20 years as school nurse at Panther Creek/Mozelle/Talpa-Centennial schools as well as over 20 years as the school nurse at the Lohn schools in McCulloch County. During this same time frame, she was also working in several nursing capacities at both Holiday Hill and Coleman Care Center (Leisure Lodge at that time) - to include consulting RN.

Ann and Bob have three grown sons - Gary of Midland - Sam and wife Mary Jo of Denton and Darrell and his wife Leslie of Dexter, New Mexico. She had seven grandchildren - Bailey, Cassidy and JoLea of Dexter, NM and Samantha, Garrett, Grant and Abigale of Denton. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye, her only regret being that they didn't live close enough to see as often as she wished. Ann and Bob celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2008 - and only lacked 18 days reaching their 51st anniversary.

She has fought a long and courageous battle with cancer - the first of which began in 1990 - then with breast cancer being diagnosed early in 2004. Since that time she has been under constant treatment - radiation, chemotherapy, and even an experimental program. She became the poster girl for what a positive attitude and not giving up can do in prolonging quality life for all those who were close enough to observe. Ann, being a nurse herself, was not one to "shop for doctors" and was convinced that her Oncologist - Ralph Heaven, M.D. and the staff of doctors and nurses at Hendrick were the world's finest.

Ann is survived by her husband, Bob; her three sons and seven grandchildren, as well as her two brothers, Jerry and wife Bennie of Fredericksburg, Texas, Donn and wife Ann of Fredericksburg, Virginia, as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of really special friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Claudia and Roger Holt, her aunt and uncle Welton and Audrey Holt, all her grandparents, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, Texas 79601, Gouldbusk United Methodist Church, c/o Terrye Nanny, 6775 FM 1026, Gouldbusk, Texas 76845, Voss Community Center, c/o David Pate, 38 CR 340, Voss, Texas 76888; Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, attention: Donor Services, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309.

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

Benjamin James McIver
9/9/2009
Benjamin James McIver, 70, of Hempstead, Texas passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Tomball Regional Medical Center in Tomball, Texas following a chronic illness.

Friends and family are cordially invited to a visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, with a funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday, both at Davis-Morris Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Trickham Cemetery in Trickham, Texas.

He was born March 30, 1939, in Coleman County, Texas to Bernice W. and Mae McIver. Ben graduated from Brookesmith High School, later attending Texas Tech University. He pursued a career in the petroleum industry, having had numerous assignments in various foreign countries.

Ben is survived by his wife, Jeanne of 49 years; his daughter, Suzanne and husband Eddie of Austin, Texas; son, Steven and wife Lori of Garland, Texas; and six grandchildren. He also leaves behind three sisters, Mary Lou Storm of Brownwood, Texas, Lois Sheehan of Burleson, Texas, and Patsy Grubbs of Grand Prairie, Texas.

He will be greatly missed but will live on in the hearts of his family and all whose hearts he has touched.

Condolences, memories, and tributes can be left for the family at www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com

Danny Glen Beal, 64
9/6/2009
Mr. Danny Glen Beal, 64 years young, of Dallas, formerly of Coleman, passed from this life into the Realms of Glory on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at his residence in Dallas.

Services will be Monday, September 7, 2009 at 10:00am at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Danny was born February 21, 1945 in Coleman to Robert Benjamin Beal Sr. and Maudie Cleora Clevenger Beal. He was a Restaurateur and member of 1st Baptist Church. Danny is survived by a brother and sister in law Lou and Sheila Beal of Coleman, and many friends. He was preceded to Heaven by his parents, and a brother Robert Benjamin Beal Jr.

Juanelle Hagler, 78
9/2/2009
COLEMAN - Linda Juanelle Guthrie Hagler was born June 2, 1931, to Jim and Gladys (Gad) Guthrie of Voss, Texas. She was welcomed into Heaven on the morning of September 2, 2009, after having fought a very brave battle with cancer for the past 16 months.

The family will receive friends at Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas on the evening of Thursday, September 3, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Friends and family are asked to attend a celebration of Juanelle’s life at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Immediately following the burial ritual, a luncheon will be served for the family members at First Baptist Church Family Life Center. Those who would like to visit further with the family are encouraged to come by the Family Life Center rather than the Hagler Home.


Juanelle was the third of five siblings, and grew up in the Voss community, attending school at Mozelle and graduating in 1948, just one week before marrying Glenn L. Hagler, who also grew up in the local area and graduated from Coleman High School.. Glenn and Juanelle met on a blind date arranged by Juanelle’s "big brother" Bill Guthrie. The remained in the Coleman area throughout their marriage, raising two daughters, Sandra and Deborah in the Coleman schools.

Throughout her lifetime, Juanelle was always involved in taking care of others. Even as a child, she was a main caregiver to her maternal grandmother, who was blind and lived with the Guthrie family on their small farm in Voss. That care-giving gift continued into Juanelle’s adult life, and she spent many years doing private sitting for hospital patients or homebound patients. Juanelle also worked at First National Bank in the bookkeeping department and later as a teller for many years. Even during those years when banking was her vocation, Juanelle always was involved with taking care of both of her own parents as they aged and dealt with illness, her mother-in-law, several aunts, many friends and neighbors.

Juanelle was an excellent cook and was always taking someone a cake, a pie or a loaf of her famous zucchini brad. Her grandchildren were her joy, and she was a very devoted grandmother, always making sure that all of her grandchildren spent as much time as possible at "GaGa and Glenn’s house" during their growing up years. They all have remarked that she had a profound impact on their lives, and on their core values and faith.

First Baptist Church was very important to Juanelle, where she was a member throughout her life, having transferred her membership from Voss Baptist Church, where she was baptized into the Christian faith as a child. She had many dear friends in her Sunday school, the Lydia Class.

Today we share the loss of a very dear and beautiful woman. Her heart was that of a servant, and all who met her were drawn to her by that giving nature. Her love for her Lord and her family was most important. Every family member will always remember her constant prayer that God would "guide, guard and direct us."

Juanelle was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Gad Guthrie and parents-in-law, Fisher and Hattie Hagler, as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Glenn, of their home at 500 East 7th Street, her daughters, Sandra Winetroub and husband, Jerry, of Austin, Texas and Deb Hardridge and husband, Joe T., of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Grandchildren include Stephanie Barr and husband, Jason, of Austin, Texas, Kelly Black and husband, Jason, of Austin, Texas, Rusty Wilson of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Brett Furr of San Marcos, Texas, Cliff Wilson and wife, Melissa, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, Stacy Gunkel and husband, Bart, of Austin, Texas, Jay Winetroub of Austin, Texas and Derrick Hardridge of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Great-grandchildren include Ally and Katie Black, Ava and Trent Wilson and Sami and Lizzie Gunkel. Juanelle is also survived by her siblings, June Jenkins and husband, Al, of Houston, Bill Guthrie and wife, Mary Sue, of Harlingen, Sallie Morris and husband, Tommy, of Houston and Larry Guthrie and wife, Jody, of Coleman. She also had many beloved nieces and nephews and many very close cousins and special friends and neighbors.

Those who want to honor Juanelle with a charitable donation in lieu of flowers are encourage to make their donations to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, Texas, 79601 or First Baptist Church Family Life Center, P. O. Box 983, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com

Jacob Scott Bardin, 17
9/2/2009
George West, Texas - Jacob Scott Bardin, age 17, died Saturday, August 29, 2009 in an automobile accident. Jacob was born to Jason and Genia Bardin on November 15, 1991 in Corpus Christi, Texas He was a senior at George West High School and was #72 on the Longhorns Defensive team. He was a member of the Spanish Club, FCCLA, and Art Club. He was a boy scout and played Little League through his 8th grade year. He loved to play basketball with his buddies after school. He loved to joke around, ride fast on dirt bikes. He loved fishing, Bar-B-Queing and being with his girlfriend. With everything he had going on, Jacob always found time to hang out with his friends. He loved spending time with his dog Jayden. He grew up Baptist and attended Sunday School every week.

Jacob just completed his Hunter’s Education course last week in preparation for hunting at the ranch in Coleman where he and his father were preparing the land for hunting and the cows were to be picked up in a few weeks.

Through this difficult time the Bardin family finds peace and comfort knowing that Jacob is with his Heavenly Father.

Survivors include:
Parents: Jason and Genia Bardin of George West, Texas.
Sister: Kala Bardin of George West, Texas.
Nana and Grandpa: Nancy and Joe Bardin of George West, Texas.
Maternal Grandparents: Dan and Sandy Palmer, Jr. of Victoria, Texas.
Aunts and Uncles (Paternal): Nancy Jo Tarter and Jeremy and Jordyn of San Antonio, Texas. Tammie Albough and Chris, Lauren, Megan, Ashlynn of Midland, Texas.
(Maternal) Tonya Hart, Uncle Chris Palmer, Uncle Damon Palmer, Aunt Dusty Sinclair and Beverly Vincent all of Victoria, Texas.
Girlfriend: Leandra Chapa of George West, Texas.
Great- Grandparents: (Paternal) Alma Williams of Andrews and Barbara Perry of Giddings, Texas. (Maternal) Dan and Anna Mae Palmer, Sr. of Aransas Pass, Texas.
He was blessed with numerous cousins, friends, great-aunts and great-uncles.

The football team met at the Methodist Church on Sunday morning, August 30, 2009 for counseling and then was on their way out to the scene when they saw Jason, Genia and Nancy Jo fill up with gas. They followed Jason to the crash site. Jason expressed his gratitude and thought it was the best feeling in the world to know about some of the lives that Jacob touched. To know his son had so many friends. He could not believe the boys had met at the site to honor Jacob. Tim Holt and wife came by and related a story about Saturday morning “after the game” meet. He said Jacob wasn’t there but he made a textbook tackle at the end of the game and Coach Holt ran it at least 4 times to show the other boys “How it is done!” Coach Holt said he so proud of the way Jacob had taken control of his life.

There was a closed casket Visitation Tuesday, September 1, 2009 from 9am – 7pm at Roberson Funeral Home Chapel, Three Rivers, Texas.

Funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 6:00pm at the George West High School Cafetorium, George West, Texas.

Burial will follow at the George West Cemetery. Pallbearers are Trey Preece, Shannon Taylor, Christian Morey, Thaddeus Pierce, Julian Zuniga, Aaron McCabe, Andrew Sotello and Abel Perez. The George West Longhorn Football team and the coaches and staff are honorary pallbearers.

Services entrusted to Roberson Funeral Home, Three Rivers, Texas.

Robert William Allen, 78
9/2/2009
Robert William Allen, age 78, passed away on August 26, 2009.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Island Presbyterian Church, 14030 Fortuna Dr. on Padre Island, on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

Immediate family and intimate friends will gather Coleman, TX at the Coleman Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 for his final resting.

Robert was born in Jacksboro, Texas on July 6, 1931 to Virginia Lee (Clendenen) Allen and Henry Ford Allen. Preceding him in death were his parents and children, Robert Todd Allen and Connie Lynn Allen.

He leaves behind his wife, Shashe Allen; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Sue (Suzie) and Herbert McKee; and his three nephews, Ricky Allen McKee, Randall Allen McKee (Randy), and Herbert Stacy McKee (Stacy).

Robert graduated from Sonora High School in 1949 and attended Rice University on a football scholarship. He then joined the United States Air Force Pilot Training Program and served four years as a Flight Instructor. His love of Aviation since childhood then led him to American Airlines and he was employed June of 1956. He retired July 6, 1991 as a DC10 Captain. Robert enjoyed traveling and flying for 34 years and retired with “System Seniority Number 4”.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart and Stroke Association of the Coastal Bend, 500 North Shoreline Drive, Suite 203, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.

To view guestbook, leave condolence and share memories please visit www.seasidefuneral.com

Mitchell 'Mitch' Smith, 52
8/29/2009
Mitchell ‘Mitch’ Smith, of Santa Anna, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 5:28pm at the VA Medical Center in Temple.

Private family services were held Saturday at 10:30 am at the Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Stephen officiating.

He was born Louis Mitchell Smith in Gainesville, Florida to Bernard F. and Paula J. Knox Smith. Mitch was raised in Florida where he graduated from East Side High School of Gainesville, Florida and later received his LVN nursing degree from North Florida Jr. College. He married Angela Smith in Florida and the couple were later divorced. Mitch was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of the Baptist Church. He was a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

SURVIVORS
Wife – Arlene Lucus of Santa Anna, Texas
Son – Jacob Smith of Tallahassee, Florida
Step Son – Matt Lucus of Santa Anna, Texas
Mother – Paula Still of Augusta, Georgia
Father & step Mother – Bernard & Marion Smith of Waldo, Florida
Twin Sisters – Sheri Harris of Waldo, Florida
Teri Cash of Earleton, Florida
3 Brothers
Paul F. Smith of Augusta, Georgia
Benjamin F Smith of Melrose, Florida
Christopher J Smith of Waldo, Florida
Paternal Grandmother – Mozelle Drost of Augusta, Georgia
Several Nieces and Nephews

Edwin Emerson Brink, 54
8/24/2009
COLEMAN, TEXAS -  Edwin Emerson Brink, age 54 passed from this life on Friday, August 21, 2009 at his home in Coleman.

Graveside services for Mr. Brink will be Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 2:15pm at Plains/Yoakum County Cemetery with Memorial service following at 3:00pm at the First Baptist Church in Plains. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Di-rectors of Seagraves/ Plains Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Brink was born on February 18, 1955 to Alvah (Eddie) and Frances Brink in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated Coleman ISD and then went on to U.T. Austin were he received his bachelors degree in Education. Edwin coached and taught at Ballinger for 9 years; Plains for 16 years; Corsicana for 1 year; Memphis for 1 year and Coleman for 1 year.  His family remembers how he had a love for history and football. He was a very avid reader and a huge UT fan.

Those left to cherish his memories are two sons: Jacob Emerson and Jaston Lamar Brink both of Plains.

He is preceded in death by both parents: Alvah (Eddie) and Frances Brink.

Family request in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to Edwin Brink Memorial Fund C/O Plains State Bank, PO Box 549, Plains, Texas 79355 or Driskell House C/O Greg Culwell, PO Box 23, Tulia, Texas, 79088.

Joe Milton Spears, 51
8/24/2009
Mr. Joe Milton Spears, 51, of Chandler, Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 5:39 P.M. in the Coleman County Medical Center.

Service will be Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 2:00pm in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Joe was born February 13, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to John Spears and Dorothy Lee Menshew Spears Hill. He was a contractor and painter. Mr. Spears married Kathie Jan Martin on February 28, 1998 in Chandler, Texas.


Joe is survived by his loving wife Kathie Spears; his mother Dorothy Hill; 2 daughters- Alisa Legendre of The Colony, and Stephani Spears of Levelland; 3 sons- Sean Spears and Joshua Spears both of The Colony and Dylan Spears of Levelland; 2 sisters and brother in laws- Judy & Jimmy Nunn of Levelland and Cathy & Jerry Smith of Odessa; 2 brothers and sister in law- Johnny & Jill Spears, and Jimmy Spears; his mother-in-law Inez Martin of Coleman; and 7 grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by 2 special children, Harley Davidson Spears and Kacy Jo Spears. Joe was preceded in death by his father and 1 brother Jackie Spears.

John W. Day, 81
8/20/2009
Mr. John W. Day, 81 years of age of Coleman, passed away in Coleman Tuesday, August 18, 2009. 

A private family memorial service will be held in Weed, California later.  Local arrangements by Walker Funeral Home.

Brodi Gibson
8/19/2009
Brodi Gibson, infant son of Derrell and Chasity Gibson, died Monday, August 17, 2009 in a Fort Worth Hospital. He was born on August 16, 2009.

He was preceded in death by Great Grandparents, Papa Jack and Syble Gibson.

Other than his parents survivors include: Sister – Trinity Diane Gibson
Maternal Grandparents – Mary Abbas, Terry Hyden, Charlie Villegas
Maternal Great Grandparents – Paula and Danny Wilson, Richard and Judy Kemp
Maternal Great Great Grandmothers – Mary Watson and Myrtle Hyden
Maternal Aunts and Uncles – Brandon Howard, Tiffany Meador. Noel and MacKenzie Coalson, Lacy Hyden and Abigail Hyden
Paternal Grandparents – Mick and Marjorie Graves, Derrell Gibson, Sr.
Paternal Great Grandparents – Mike and Margie Cale
Paternal Great Great Grandmother – Thelma Cale
Paternal Aunts and Uncles – Bobby Gibson, Ricky Gibson, Jordan Gibson, Cole David, who is also the God Father.  Numerous other cousins, relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Coleman.

Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Felicitas Alicia “Licha” Bennett, 73
8/15/2009
Mrs. Felicitas Alicia “Licha” Bennett 73 years young went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 14, 2009, surrounded by her children and loved ones.

Visitation will be held at Southside Church of God, 406 Boswell San Antonio on Monday, August 17, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. 

Service will be at Southside Church of God Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:30am with Rev. Wm. Patrick Bennett and Rev. David Hacker co-officiating.  Interment will be at in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:30pm under the direction of Rev. Wm. Patrick Bennett and Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Licha was born June 2, 1936 in Ecleto, Texas to Carlos Fuentes and Pabla Lopez Fuentes. She married James Tandy Bennett on July 10, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas, He preceded her to Heaven on April 2, 2009.

Mrs. Bennett was a stay at home mother until her children all were in school at which time she entered the workforce as a cook with the Northside ISD in San Antonio. She worked as a dietician and became well known as Miss Alice, with Kerper Halfway House for many years, mentoring and Ministering to many prisoners as they readjusted to life out of prison.

She was a Sunday School Teacher for 30 years and loved by all who knew her.

Survivors include 3 daughters and son in laws; Betty Stuart of San Antonio, Peggy and Bob Baker of Orlando, Florida, Sharon Brown and Tommy Pritt Of San Antonio, 4 sons and daughter in law; James Tandy II and Cheryl Bennett of San Antonio, Jack Tracy Bennett and Laura Dragoo of San Antonio, Phillip Eugene Bennett of Chicago, Illinois, and Rev. Wm. Patrick Bennett of Coleman, Texas, sister Delia Belmarez of San Antonio, brother David Fuentes of California, 19 Grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews and friends, and best friend Janita Pummer of San Antonio.

Licha was preceded in death by her Husband of 55 years, James, Parents, sister Julia, brothers Celso, and Carlos, and brother in law Fidel.

In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to: Air Force Aid Society, Inc. National Headquarters 241 18th Street Suite 202 Arlington, VA 22202

Howard Baker, 76
8/12/2009
Howard Glenn Baker, 76, of Coleman died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at his residence.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Moore officiating, assisted by Mack Cason. Burial will follow in the Burkett Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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

Howard Glenn Baker was born September 23, 1932 in Burkett, the son of James A. Baker and Lillie Cason Baker. He grew up in Burkett and attended school in Burkett and graduated from Coleman High School. He married Beadie Myers in 1977 in Fort Stockton. He worked as a consultant in the Oil and Natural Gas Industry in Fort Stockton for 30 years. He moved back to Coleman in 2003 and was a member of North Coleman Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Beadie Baker of Coleman; one son, Nicky Glenn Baker of Abilene; two daughters, Becky Moon of Albany, Karen Garrett and husband, Mark, of Odessa; two step-daughters, Julia Treece of Abilene, Rosie Blackwell and husband, Lynn, of Fredericksburg; five brothers, Tony Baker of Geronimo, Oklahoma, James Baker and wife, Laverne, of Brownwood, Bob Baker and wife, Lura, of Brownwood, Edwin Baker and wife, Shirley, of Brownwood, Jerry Baker and wife, Barbara, of Odessa; three sisters, Madie Burton of Coleman, Ovella Harris and husband, Grady, of Coleman, Janie Winslett of Brownwood; 17 grandchildren, Scott Baker, Shane Baker, Julie Arnold, Melissa Hobbs, Cynthia Smith, Robert Moon, Robin Shaffer, Howard Harris, Shelbie Hounshell, Cassie Garrett, Cason Garrett, Bryan Harrington, Julie Blackwell, Berrick Blackwell, Suzanne Perry, Britt Garlick, Tiffany Garlick; two sisters-in-law, Lorene Baker of Fort Worth, Virginia Baker of Mesquite; 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, five sisters and one step-son, Chapo Garlick

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Carroll Lewis Clark, 73
8/10/2009
CARROLL LEWIS CLARK, age 73, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009, in Houston, TX, surrounded by his loving wife, his children, grandchildren, and close friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM through 9:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at The Settegast-Kopf Co. at Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, August 13, 2009, in the Morrow Chapel of The Settegast-Kopf Co. at Sugar Creek. Interment will be held at 12:00 PM, on Friday, August 14, 2009, at Silver Valley Cemetery, Silver Valley, TX.

He was born in Silver Valley, TX, on January 25, 1936, to Thomas Lewis and Bertha Thompson Clark. Carroll enjoyed hunting, spending time with his family, and going to the family ranch. He was employed by Fluor for many years, where he made many wonderful friends. Carroll’s laughter and humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Carroll is survived by the love of his life of fifty-two years, Nancy Mounce Clark; his three children, Michael Clark and wife Andrea’ of Sugar Land, TX, Deborah Lyles and husband Steve, of Rosenberg, TX, and Pamela Zotyka and husband Ben of Fulshear, TX; six granddaughters, Lindsey Karla Clark, Torri Lyn Clark, Megan Marie Clark, Spenser Leigh Placette, Ashley Lynn Zotyka and Emily Mae Zotyka and; sister, Jeanette Pearce and husband James of San Antonio, TX, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

The family would like to thank Robin and Kim of the CCU unit at Memorial Hermann Hospital-Medical Center, for their care and compassion shown to Carroll and the entire Clark family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Heart and Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann Hospital- Medical Center, 6411 Fannin, Houston, 77030. 

Jonni Xandee Weaver, 65
8/10/2009
Ms. Jonni Xandee Weaver, 65 of Coleman went home to be with her Lord on Sunday August 9, 2009 at her residence in Coleman.

A Memorial Service will be at Walker Funeral Home Chapel Monday August 10, 2009 at 2:00 P. M. with the Lighthouse Hospice Chaplain officiating, under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Jonni was born March 7, 1944 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Adrian Withers and Hazel Weaver. She is survived by 4 daughters; LaBecca Thompson of Killeen, Leah Garrett of Harker Heights, Yotta Wilber of Killeen, Jonny Christmas of Coleman, 1 son; Chris Thompson of Coleman, 9 Grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

James H. Berry, 92
8/4/2009
James H. Berry, age 92 of Lampasas, died Monday morning August 3, 2009 at Rollins Brook Community
Hospital.

Graveside funeral services for James H. Berry will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 10:00 am at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas, Texas.

James was born November 6, 1916 in Lampasas the son of H.T. Berry and Victoria Garner Berry. James attended local schools, where he excelled in all types of athletics. After high school he moved to Houston to work for a couple of years. He then volunteered for service to our country in the US Army. His military service took him to the Philippines where he was later captured with a large contingent of soldiers and was held as a POW. After his service he returned to Lampasas and began working in the local Texas Employment Commission office. He was later transferred to Taylor, Texas and finally to the Bryan, Texas office where he managed that facility until retiring and moving back to Lampasas in 1974. Upon retiring, James enjoyed playing golf, and fishing. He was a horticulturist that enjoyed growing all types of things. James was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church in Lampasas, the VFW and the Hancock Park Men’s Golf Association.

Survivors include; wife, Dell Northington Berry of Lampasas; 2 daughters, Alice Hemphill and husband Joe Pat of Coleman, Jan Persky of College Station; 3 grandchildren; Heath Hemphill, Brent Hemphill and Laura Persky; 4 great-grandchildren; Haigen Hemphill, Joseph Zeno Hemphill, Hadley Baize Hemphill and Ethan James Hemphill; Sister, Ann Horton of Arizona.

James was preceded in death by his parents and by 2 brothers, Howard Berry and Elmer Berry.

Memorials may be made to the Lampasas Public Library or 1st United Methodist Church Hwy 190 Lampasas, Tx 76550 or Coleman County Youth Activity Center.  Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Lodema Jones, 79
8/4/2009
Lodema Jones age 79 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Monday, August 3, 2009 at 8:45 am at the Brownwood Nursing & Rehab Center.

Services will be at Santa Anna First Baptist Church on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 11:00 am with Rev. Bruce Hess and Rev. Jones officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral of Santa Anna. 

The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 5th from 5:30 till 7:30 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Lodema was born October 28, 1929 in Bangs, Texas to the late Frank Washington Watts and Mae Etta Martiner Watts. She was raised in Bangs and Coleman Counties and graduated from Abilene High School. On March 25, 1948 Lodema married Edward Raymond Jones in Abilene, Texas and they have celebrated sixty one years of marriage. Upon their retirement Raymond and Lodema moved to Santa Anna in 1994 to reside. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and Dorcas Sunday School Class, Coleman Historical Club, Santa Anna Self Culture Club, the Trickham 84 Club and Santa Anna Seniors. Lodema was a homemaker caring for her family and many in the community.

SURVIVORS: 
Husband – Raymond Jones of Santa Anna, Tx
Daughter  - Jeannette Darlyne & husband Doyle Bothwell of Plainview, Tx
3 Sons – Eddie & wife Jo Jones of Santa Anna, Tx
Ronald Wade & wife Leanna Jones of Santa Anna, Tx
Gilbert Vernon (Bubba) & wife Cliftene of Spring, Tx
2 Sisters – Dorothy & husband Ebb Williamson of New Caney, Tx
Joy & husband Fred Allen of Temple, TX
3 Brothers –George & wife Clovis Watts of Ft Worth, Tx
Jack & wife Jean Watts of Ft Worth, Tx
Frank & wife Sandra Watts of Ft Worth, Tx
11 grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren

PALLBEARERS:  Ray Jones, James Jones, Jason Jones, Justin Jones, Jared Jones, Tim Perry, Jeremy Hartman, Jeffrey Hartman, Jason Dane.

Family requests donation be made to the Home Missions Board c/o First Baptist Church Santa Anna.

George Wade 'Buck' Isom, 83
8/2/2009
George Wade 'Buck' Isom, of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009, at Coleman County Medical center.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, August 4, at Myrtle Cemetery in Ennis, Texas with Rev. J.B. Bitner officiating, under the direction of Keever Funeral Home in Ennis.

Visitation will be Monday, August 3, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, at Keever Funeral Home.

Local arrangements were made by Walker Funeral Home in Coleman. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association.

He was born September 4, 1925 in Ennis to the late Molley Dee and Zula Matthews Isom. He married Laura Jean Snell on October 2, 1948 in Ellis County. He attended school in Telico and Ennis. He was a John Deere dealer in Ellis County from 1961 to 1978. Buck and his wife moved to Big Lake in 1981 and made their home there until they moved to Rockwood in 2005, where they retired and enjoyed raising cattle.

He is survived by his loving help mate in life for 60 years, Laura Jean, of Rockwood.

Three sons and daughters-in-law: Larry Wayne and Donna Isom of Big Lake, Garry Wade and Melissa Isom of Ingram and Michael Dee Isom of Rockwood.

Two sisters: Jeanetta Morris and Edna Newman, both of Ennis.

6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. One sister and four brothers have preceded him in death.

Lewis Miles Guthrie, 86
8/2/2009
Lewis Miles Guthrie, of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center in Brownwood.

Services will be Monday at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kathy Monroe and Rev. Gary Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 till 7 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Lewis Miles was born October 5, 1922 in Coleman County, Texas to the late Montie Lester Guthrie, Sr. and Hattie Tom Miles Guthrie. He was a lifetime resident of Santa Anna and graduated from Santa Anna High School in 1940. On October 3, 1953 he married Lera McClellan in Coleman, Texas and they have celebrated fifty five years of marriage. Lewis Miles was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a stock farmer and owned and operated Guthrie Trailer Sales.

SURVIVORS:
Wife – Lera Guthrie of Santa Anna, Texas
Son – David Guthrie of Santa Anna, Texas
Sister – Alice Anna and husband Jim Spillman of Santa Anna, Texas
Brother – M. L. Guthrie, Jr. of Santa Anna, Texas
A number of Nieces and Nephews

Pallbearers - Montie Guthrie, III, Lane Guthrie, Dale McClellan, Mark McClellan, Stanley Hartman, Bill Conner, Marc Sanderson.

The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

Veoma Fields, 90
7/28/2009
Veoma Fields, age 90 of El Campo, died July 26, 2009 in Hillje. She was born March 26, 1919 in Coleman County to the late Tucker (Robert L.) and Mallie Newman. She was a bookkeeper and secretary for the First Baptist Church in Pasadena.

She is survived by son, David Wayne Fields of Troy, Tx; daughters, Anita Carera of Spring, Billye Vitera of Louise, 11 grandchildren,19 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, husband, William D. "Bill" Fields, brother, Alvin "Hap" Newman; sister, Ada Lois Williamson.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30am, Thursday, July 30, 2009 at South Park Cemetery in Pearland, Texas.

Arrangements under the direction of Wheeler Funeral Home.

Vera Felty, 85
7/28/2009
Vera Felty, 85, of Coleman, died Monday, July 27, 2009 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating. Burial will be in the Leaday Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be from 7:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the funeral home.

Vera Felty was born on March 15, 1924 in Crews, Texas, the daughter of David Little and Mattie Ferguson Little. She grew up in Crews and Brownwood and attended school at Crews. On December 22, 1941, she married Tom Felty in Coleman and he preceded her in death on July 29, 1988. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons, Cecil Felty of Coleman, Dewayne Felty and wife, JoNita, of Haskell; one daughter, Sandra Dean and husband, Othell, of Coleman; one sister, Faye Dover of Phoenix, Arizona; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, one step-son, one step-daughter and one step-brother.

Please sign her online guestbook at:
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Jean Douglas Bruton Duke, MD
7/24/2009
Jean Douglas Bruton Duke, MD, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 2:00pm Saturday, July 25, 2009 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Kerzee officiating. Burial will follow in the Rough Creek Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 24, 2009 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas.

He was born January 28, 1925 in Dublin, Texas, the son of Douglas Duke and Stella Bruton Duke. He lived in Dublin until the age of 5 and then lived in several towns in Texas. He finished one year of college at Texas Tech before enlisting in the United States Marine Corp where he served four years during World War II in the South Pacific as a Bombadier.

Following his Honorable Discharge from the military, he graduated from Howard Payne University in Brownwood and taught Science for two years in Coleman. He was then accepted into the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Duke practiced medicine in Coleman from 1956 until 1975. He was married to Doris Allen in 1973. He was one of the original Fellows of Family Practice Academy, graduating in Denver, Colorado in 1973. In 1975 Dr. Duke began practicing medicine at Alief General Hospital in Houston where he retired after eleven years. While practicing in Coleman, he was Chief of Staff of the Overall-Morris Memorial Hospital (now Coleman County Medical Center.) While in Houston, he served on the Credentials Committee at Alief General Hospital.

Following his retirement, he and Doris built a home at Novice where he lived until shortly before his death. He was a member of Novice Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Duke of Novice; two daughters, Dee Ann Duke Day and husband Ricky of Aledo, Julie Carol Swink and husband Lawrence of Arlington; two step-daughters, Jan McRae and husband Grady of Houston, Raylene Plummer and husband Joe of Novice; three grandchildren, Daphne Ward, Elliott Swink, Gretchen Swink; five step-grandchildren, Arkansas Moreau and husband Scott, Lisa Dolores and husband John, Alli McRae, Gage Plummer, Emory Plummer; five great-grandchildren, Branden Wright, Michael and Jacob Stankowitz, Ryleigh and Parker Moreau; one great-great grandson, Michael E. Stankowitz; his faithful companions, Molly and Baby Doll.

He was preceded in death his parents and a step-son, Louis Haas.

Memorials may be made to the Coleman County Youth Activity Center, P. O. Box 766, Coleman, Texas 76834 or the Rough Creek Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 2, Novice, Texas 79538.

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Dewayne Nixon, 74
7/23/2009
Billy Dewayne Nixon, age 74, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Sears Nursing Home after a long illness.

Services will be held Monday, July 27, 2009 at 11:00am at the First Baptist Church in Abilene with Dr. Phil Christopher officiating with interment in the Valera Cemetery in Coleman County at 3:00pm Monday.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 27, 2009 from 10:00am until Service time in the First Baptist Church of Abilene, Texas, all under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Mr. Nixon was born on March 16, 1935 in Valera, Texas. He graduated from Centennial High School in 1952. He came to Abilene and began work at Bible Hardware while attending Draughns Business School. He retired from Bible Hardware 46 years later to spend more time with his family. He loved fishing and camping in Colorado with his family. He also enjoyed dove hunting.

Dewayne married Tommie Jean James of Valera, Texas on May 22, 1955. He was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church in Abilene. His parents, Mr. William Thomas Nixon and Lula Mulanax Nixon, sisters, Janice Dickson, and Imogene Girth all preceded him in death.

Dewayne is survived by his wife, Tommie Jean James Nixon of Abilene; two daughters and sons in law Pam and Jay Ledbetter of Denver, Colorado, Paula and Clayton Herring of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren - Sarah Ledbetter of Boston, Massachusetts, Aaron Ledbetter and wife Heather, Daniel Ledbetter, Rebekah Ledbetter all of Denver, Colorado, Rebecca Herring and Zachary Herring both of Dallas, Texas; 1 great-grandchild - Asher Ledbetter of Denver, Colorado; 1 brother - Harold and his wife Melba Nixon of Abilene; 1 brother in law - Billy Jack Dickson of Valera, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Marcelino Cervantes, 45
7/22/2009
Marcelino Cervantes age 45 of Coleman, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 5:05 am at his residence in Coleman.

Services will be Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Romanus Akamike officiating. Interment will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

Rosary will be Friday, July 24, 2009 at 7:00pm at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel.

Marcelino was born June 2, 1964 in Caderevta De Montes ,QRO to the late Jose and Feliza Santander Cervantes. He attended schools in Mexico. On April 16, 1983 Marcelino married Norma Vasquez in Bradenton, Florida and they have celebrated 26 years of marriage. He has been a resident of Coleman since 1992 where he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Marcelino was a painter with Wind Clean Corporation.

SURVIVORS: Wife – Norma Cervantes of Coleman, Texas; 5 Sons – Marcelino & wife Jessica Cervantes, Jr. of Coleman, Texas, Jose Cervantes of Coleman, Texas, Francisco Cervantes of Coleman, Texas, Estaban & wife Priscilla Cervantes of Coleman, Texas, Juan Cervantes of Coleman, Texas; 3 Sisters - Angela Cervantes, Valentina Cervantes & Kala Cervantes; 5 Brothers – Paulino Cervantes, Juan Cervantes, Camillo Cervantes, Portfelio Cervantes, & Gavino Cervantes; 3 Grandchildren Evalyn, Estaban & Felisa Cervantes.

Nita Wisener Hubbard, 70
7/21/2009
Nita Wisener Hubbard, 70, of Coleman, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at Coleman Healthcare Center.

Graveside funeral service will be held 2:00pm Wednesday, July 22 at White Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Ruben Rodriquez officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born October 16, 1938 in Coleman, a daughter of Richard Parmley Wisener and Essie Lea Davis Wisener. She was a life-long resident of Coleman. She worked at the Sewing Factory and was a member of Community Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Keith Norris of Grand Prairie; one daughter, Tamara L. Rodriquez and husband Ruben of Coleman; eight grandchildren, Chelsea Gillett and husband Ken of San Angelo, Christa Shuler and husband Jose of Coleman, Carissa, Adam, Nathaniel, Yarissa, Aiden and Ryan Rodriquez all of Coleman; one brother, Richard Wisener of Coleman; one sister, Leola "Crickett" Wilson of Coleman; nieces and nephews.

Please sign her on-line guestbook at
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Mark Wayne Berry, 54
7/21/2009
Mark Wayne Berry age 54 of Deer Park, Texas passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the Bayshore Medical Center in Pasadena.

Services will be Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 11:00am at Henderson Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Coleman City Cemetery with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

Mark was born January 24, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Gary Wayne and Sonya Sue Ragsdale Berry. He was a resident of Abilene from 1957 until 1961 then moving to Deer Park where he has since resided. Mark graduated from Deer Park High School in 1973 and received an Associate Degree from San Jacinto College. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Mark was a certified heliarc welder, instructor and inspector having worked for Todd Shipyard, Brown & Root, Phillips Petroleum, Hughes Tools, and Bay City Nuclear Project.

SURVIVORS:  Sister – Tonya Berry of Deer Park, Texas; Brother – Brenton Von Berry of Deer Park, Texas; Aunts – Vonda & husband Joe Jackson of Abilene. Texas, Jo Anne Horn of Lake Brownwood, Texas, Nan & husband Bill Masch of Duncan, Oklahoma; Uncle - Dixon Neas of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Numerous Cousins.

Kenny "Gus" Meador, 53
7/19/2009
Family visitation for Kenny “Gus” Meador, age 53, of Brownwood, will be from 5:00 until 7:00 Sunday evening, July 19, 2009 at Davis-Morris Funeral Home. Interment will be private.

Gus was born on June 17, 1956 in Brownwood to Gussie and Lucille Meador. He attended Brownwood schools and graduated from Brownwood High School in 1975..
He was a carpenter.

Gus married Ginnie Allen on November 16, 1985 in Brownwood. She preceded him in death in 1995.

Gus is survived by six children, Morgan Meador of Brownwood, Heath Allen and wife Teresa of Fort Worth, Misty Edwards and husband Robert of Coleman, Amariah Meador, Paige Meador, and Peyton Meador all of Fort Worth; four grandchildren; mother Lucille Meador of Brownwood, two brothers, Don Meador of Hawley and Gary Meador of Brownwood.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his father, and a sister Sharon Meador.

Condolences, memories, and tributes can be left for the family at www.mem.com

Katherine Sikes, 91
7/17/2009
Mrs. Katherine Sikes, 91 years of age, a long time resident of Coleman passed away Friday, July 17, 2009 in San Angelo, Texas.

Services are at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Guy White officiating on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 10:00am with commital.

Family visitation will be at Walker Funeral Home Sunday, July 19, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00pm.

Katherine was born July 18, 1917 in Coleman and had lived in Coleman for many years moving to Ballinger to be with her daughter and the last 8 years in San Angelo. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bradley and Laura Kenney Tucker. She was married to the late Mr. Ernest skies who preceded her in death in 1997. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

She is survived by daughter Lottie Farris of San Angelo; son and daughter in law Allen and Marty Sikes of Abilene; four grandchildren Charlotte Busch and husband John, Randy Clay Farris and wife Debbie, Marlene West and Melinda Brown and husband Bob; great grand children- Randy Broxson and wife Teresa, Katie Reynolds and husband Greg, Lance Farris & wife Eve, Landon Farris, Jason Sharp and wife, Jessica Allen, Samontha Allen, Dylon West, Kenadee Brown, Sydnee Brown; 10 great great grand children.

N. L. LONG
7/15/2009
N. L. Long, Jr., age 80, died peacefully on July 14, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his family and faithful pets J. R. and Tiger.

A Celebration of N.L.’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2009 in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Brownwood. Family and friends are invited the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall for coffee, conversation and remembering “The Good Times” following the service.

N.L. was born in Dressy, Texas to Norrell and Zelda Barr Long February 17, 1929. He attended Dressy Grade School and graduated from Cross Plains High School with the great and famous class of 1946. Later he attended Texas A&M and Tarleton University where he carried a 4.0 grade average in Campusology.

About that time “Uncle Sam” pointed his finger at N.L. and said “I need you,” so for the next two years in an Engineer’s Battalion ending up in ending up in Greenland.

On July 17, 1953, he took Ann Holland as his bride, with Rev. Walter Chapman performing the double ring ceremony. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2003 by spending several months in lovely Ruidoso enjoying the mountains, and the weather.

N.L. worked for Amerada-Hess Oil Co and then in 1959 N.L. moved to Brownwood and served as a deputy sheriff for Brown County under Ray Masters and Joe Townsend. He later moved back to Callahan County and served as a deputy for Homer Price. N.L. later went to work 3M Company where he worked until his retirement. He also farmed and ranched in Callahan and Brown Counties. He was a 32 degree Mason with membership in Brownwood Lodge #279, the Heart of Texas Shrine Club and was the best left-handed tambourine player in the Shrine Band.

The family would like to give special thanks to all of N.L.’s Red Wagon buddies who gave him more enjoyment than a person has a right to expect at 5:00 AM in the morning, Billy, Roland, Dudley, Pete, Walter B., Danny, Sam and Shirley, and Danny and all the other early risers. Special thanks also to all the gang that played dominoes with N. L. and let him win once in a while, Bill, L.G., Wayland, Jack, Howard, and others.

Thanks just isn’t enough to say for all the Texas Bank Coffee Room Gang that listened daily to N.L. talking Republican/Democrat politics.

N. L. is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann Long of Brownwood, a son Donald Long of Cross Plains, a nephew Tracy Long and wife Tina of Katy, uncle C. A. Barr of Coleman, five cousins, Dorothy Arnwine of Merkel, Emma Coppinger of Miles, Charlsye Morriss of Lake Brownwood, Linda Lair of Belton, and Bill Harris of Baird.

N.L. was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Sammy Long of McCamey, and grandparents, Sam and Hattie Long and Charlie and Essie Barr, all of Cross Plains.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Suez Temple Patient Transportation Fund, 2915 Loop 306, San Angelo, TX 76904.

Condolences, memories, and tributes can be left for the family at www.mem.com.

Vicki Hodges, 54
7/13/2009
Vickie Jean Hodges, 54, of Coleman, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Matthew French officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, July 14 at the funeral home.

Vickie Jean Hodges was born May 29, 1955 in Odessa to the late Hairl Eugene Lawson and Wanda Viola Rimer Lawson. She grew up and attended school in Odessa and moved to Lake Coleman in 1978. She married John Hodges on October 20, 1978 in El Dorado. She worked as a waitress, worked in the deli department at Shoppin’ Baskit and was a loving mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, John Hodges of Coleman; her children, Bryan West and wife, Mona, of Coleman, Gary West and wife, Lisa, of Katy, Robert Hodges and wife, Amanda, of Coleman, Kendra Kay Hodges of Coleman; one sister, Linda Mahan and husband, Leonard, of Winert; seven grandchildren, Ashton, Alissa and Carlee West, Nickolas and Logan West, Alexius Hodges; many nieces and nephews, including Bryan and Kristi Griffin of Fisk, Ethan, Devin and Damon Griffin, Michelle Shultz, Tabitha, Mallori and Megan Saddler, the Maples Family and the Mahan Family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hairl and Wanda Lawson, her daughter, Lendra Hodges and her sister, Pam Maples.

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Marcelino (Mack) Salas, 71
7/12/2009
Marcelino (Mack) Salas, life-long resident of Coleman, died Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coleman.

Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mack Salas was born July 17, 1937 in Coleman, the son of Frank Salas and Mary Louisa Sendejas Salas. He grew up and attended school in Coleman and served in the United States Army for three years and retired from the Army National Guard of Texas after 34 years. On January 5, 1962, Mack married Consuela (Connie) Ramirez in Coleman.

Mack worked for Martin Brick Plant and the City of Coleman Street Department, was a member of the Old Guard Bunch, Little League Organization of 16 years where he was a coach and umpire, member of the Holy Name Society for 20 years and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coleman.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Salas of Coleman; three children, Mickey Paul Salas and wife, Dora, of Coleman, Dedra Lynn Surita of Coleman, Don Anthony and wife, Dora, of Brownwood; eight brothers and sisters, Robert Salas and wife, Rosa, of Breckenridge, Pete Salas and wife, Lupie, of Anson, Billy Salas and wife, Linda, of Coleman, Mary Escobar and husband, Pedro, of Santa Anna, Evelyn Calvin and husband, Tony, of Coleman; 11 grandchildren, Desiree Salas, Jordan Salas, Patrick Seballos, Diana Seballos, Marcela Surita, Kimberly Surita, Alex Salas, Delora Salas, Roberta Salas, Janna Salas, Duke Salas, four great grandchildren, John Paul Medina, Isaiah Flores, Alexia Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez, Joseph Hale, Daisy Hale; one aunt, Josephine Ramirez of Abilene and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and one sister: Charles Salas, Johnny Salas, Phillip Salas, Richard Salas, Alex Salas and Frances Salas.

A Rosary prayer service will be 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.

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

Hyx F. Thomas, 78
7/10/2009
Hyx F. Thomas, of Coleman, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Senior Citizens Nursing Home in Winters.

Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211, with full Military Honors. His body was cremated. Arrangements under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Hyx F. Thomas was born February 12, 1931 in Dallas, the son of John William Thomas and Lena Mae Hawkins Thomas. He grew up and attended school in Dallas and Corpus Christi. He attended Texas A & I in Kingsville and received his Engineering Degree from Texas Engineering Extension Service in 1986. He served in the United States Army 97th Signal Battalion for six years and then served in the United States Air Force for three years. He married Betty Brown Thompson on September 30, 1972 in Dallas. He worked for Texas Department of Transportation for 25 years as an Engineer. He moved to Coleman in 1999.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Thomas of Coleman; two sons, Ronald Thomas and wife, Naela, of Corpus Christi, Daniel Thomas of Austin; three step-children, Debra Knight and husband, Louis, of Early, Mellode McLeon of Denton, James Thompson and wife, Teresa, of Little Rock, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Hyx Fred Thomas, Jr. and Thomas Erick Thomas.

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Betty Isabell Tabone, 58
7/7/2009
Betty Isabell Tabone, age 58 of Eden, Texas passed away July 03, 2009 in the Concho County Hospital in Eden.

She was born May 22, 1951 in San Juan, Texas to Robert Lee & Betty Bales.

Survivors include 2 Sons & Daughters In Laws: Brian and Beatrice Bales of Coleman, Texas and Eric and Misti Tabone of Brady, Texas. 4 Grandchildren: Sarah, Haley and Marissa Bales of Coleman and Xander Tabone of Brady, Texas.

A private family memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Family Funeral Home in Ballinger, Texas. www.heritagefamilyfuneralhome.com.

Willis "Jerrall" Watson Sr., 81
7/6/2009
Mr. Willis 'Jerrall' Watson Sr., 81 years of age, passed away in Coleman July 6, 2009.

Services will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Walker Funeral Chapel at 10:00am with Rev. Patrick Bennett officiating. Private interment will follow at the Stacy Cemetery under direction of Walker Funeral Home.

He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Ima Ann Wilson Watson, born June 3, 1928 in Trickham Texas. Jerrall had lived in Coleman since 1969 and is survived by: three sons and daughters in law - Willis Jerrall Watson, Jr. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Donny B & Debbie Watson of Brenham, Texas and Morgan Lee Watson of Big Springs; step son and daughter in law James and Pauline Northcutt of Snyder; one step daughter and son in law Ila and Virgil Bebee of Big Springs; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Madolyn Moore Velez
7/6/2009
August 16, 1928 - July 5, 2009
Madolyn Moore Velez died on July 5, 2009 in Abilene, Texas after a three-and-a-half year battle with ovarian cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8 at First Baptist Church of Waco with Dr. Scott Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Visitation with the family will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the church prior to service.

Madolyn was born August 16, 1928, in San Angelo, Texas to Arthur Oliver and Lena Mae (McCurdy) Moore. In 1938 the family moved to Brownwood, Texas. They relocated to Burkett for one year due to the Army's acquisition of land for maneuvers during World War II, but returned to Brownwood in the fall of 1943. She attended Brownwood High School and graduated in 1945. While in high school during her summer breaks, Madolyn worked for the Brownwood Airport and obtained her private pilot's license. At the age of 16, she was the youngest female in Brown County at that time to have earned a pilot's license.

After high school, she attended and graduated from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, TX with a BA degree. She was a member of Alphi Chi and Kappa Delta Pi honor societies, graduated in the top 5% of her class, and played the saxophone in the Yellow Jacket marching band. While in Brownwood, Madolyn worked for the Chamber of Commerce, and later she taught school in Clyde and Lubbock before moving to Kansas. There she received her Master of Arts degree in Spanish from Wichita State University in 1968.

Madolyn married Joseph F. Velez in 1969, and they moved to Waco, Texas in 1971 where Joseph had accepted a teaching position at Baylor University. Madolyn also taught Spanish at Baylor for a number of years before retiring in 1978.

Madolyn loved music and was a gifted pianist. She played for the men's Sunday school class at Coggin Avenue Baptist Church while living in Brownwood, and, later, for an adult Sunday school class at First Baptist Church of Waco where she and her husband were faithful members.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Arthur O. Moore, Jr.

Madolyn is survived by her husband, Dr. Joseph F. Velez; her two daughters, Dr. Michele P. Johnson and husband, Dr. Terry of Abilene and Dr. Melinda Jo Velez of Duncanville; one son, Gregory Eugene Pitts of Brownwood; two grandsons, Karl E. Johnson, wife Sarah, and children Caroline and Cooper of Yuma, AZ; and J. Nathan Johnson of Fort Worth; one sister, Lou Ann Moore Pate and husband, Sammy of Coleman; two nieces, Dee Ann Duke Day and husband, Ricky; and Julie Duke Swink and husband, Lawrence; as well as two great nieces and one great nephew. A very special aunt also survives, Wynne Mae Moore Brown of Tyler, and several cousins.

The family would like to thank all of the physicians (at Texas Oncology in Dallas and Abilene and at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas), medical technicians, and staff at Hendrick Hospice in Abilene for their care and kindness. Madolyn and her family cannot express enough gratitude to her friends and family who encouraged, supported, and prayed for her during her illness.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our Memorial Guestbook at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com

Donnie J. Calhoon 68
7/5/2009
July 4th was a big celebration for Donnie Calhoon. He fell asleep in the arms of Jesus. He gave his life to the Lord and has served Him faithfully for several years. He was a member of the Brownwood Evangelism Center of Brownwood, Texas.

What a coincidence - the mother who was praying for her son to be saved the night before her death - went to meet her Lord this same day (in 1972) and the time of death being just a few minutes apart.

Donnie was born in Coleman, Texas to Joe and Louise Tomlinson Calhoon on March 14, 1941.

He is survived by a daughter, Beverly Rocha and husband Rick of Glenn Heights, Texas; grandchildren, Renee Hogan and husband Mark of Heath, Texas and Ricky Rocha and wife Michelle of Antioch, Tennessee; five great-grandchildren, Chelsea Hogan, Austin Hogan, John Rocha, Russell Rocha, Sylvia Rocha; one brother, James Calhoon and wife Terrie of Brownwood; three sisters, Judy Oxford and husband Pat of Brownwood, June Hall and husband Alvin of Brownwood, Dorothy Brake and husband Randy of Nashville, Tennessee; special life-long friend, Sue Ewing of Coleman; three special girls, Jessica, Halie and Laura Phares; special nieces and nephews, whom he loved very much, Angie Cox, Cathy Maldonado, Randy Calhoon, Shanna Calhoon, Tim Little, Dusty Oxford, Jeffrey Hall, Beverly Pierce, Joetta Long and Carolyn Reiniger, Johnny Carson and Amy Carson; and a great-granddaughter Lori Rocha.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora; granddaughter, Lori Rocha; sister, Cleo Carson; parents, Louise and Joe Calhoon.

Donnie will be missed by a host of friends. Although Donnie didn't get his healing from cancer, his very last words were "I'm a winner anyway, if I go or if I stay. I'll have a healing here below or life forever if I go." He was truly a Christian - ready to meet his Lord and Savior.

Funeral service for Donnie Calhoon will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, July 7 at the Brownwood Evangelism Center, 2515 Avenue D, Brownwood with Rev. Kenneth Colgrove officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman.

Family visitation will be held on Monday, July 6 2009 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

Please sign his on-line guestbook at
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Arletta Joyce Elrod, 80
7/1/2009
Mrs. Arletta Joyce Elrod, 80 years of age, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in the Coleman County Medical Center.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 2, 2009 from 6:00 to 7:00pm at Walker Funeral Home.

Services will be Friday, July 3, 2009 at 10:00am in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Stanislaw Officiating, Interment will follow in the Dewey Cemetery in Lawn, Texas under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Joyce was born October 5, 1928 in Keene, Texas to Ethel Brown Bishop and Cecil Bishop. She worked many years for Jenwright Sewing Factory, then worked as an Office Clerk at the Overall Memorial Hospital in Coleman before retiring. Joyce was a Baptist, and later in life a homemaker.

She is survived by a daughter and son in law- Marsha and Kenneth Bean of Clyde, Texas; a son and daughter in law Dewayne and Luana Saverance of Coleman; 2 brothers and sister in law- Auther and Alice Bishop of San Antonio, Texas, and Bob Bishop of Westminister, California; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Joyce was preceded by her parents, and husband Jake Elrod.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Holiday Hill Alzheimer's Unit at the Holiday Hill Nursing Home.

Ola Dee Johnson Jarvis, 62
6/29/2009
Ola Dee Johnson Jarvis, 62, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Graveside funeral service will be held 11:00am Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion. Burial will follow in the Coleman Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born Ola Dee Johnson on July 4, 1946 in Coleman, Texas, a daughter of Amos L. and Rosa Belle Francis Johnson. She grew up in Coleman and Odessa, attending school in Odessa. On March 5, 1984 she married J. B. Jarvis in Cross Plains. She had lived in Coleman for the past 25 years, moving to Brownwood in 2009. She was a restaurant cook and a member of Canaan Baptist Church in Loraine, Texas.

Survivors include her husband, J. B. Jarvis of Brownwood; one daughter, Ola Dee Lobstein and husband Earnest O., Sr. of Breckenridge; one son, Billy J. Vest, Jr. of Ft. Worth; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Hubert Floyd Johnson and wife Anita of Conroe, Roy L. Johnson and wife Kathleen of Spring, Claud Johnson and wife Kathy of Odessa; two sisters, Rosa Lee Deason of Rising Star, Virginia Gookin and husband Dennis of Tulsa, Oklahoma; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Johnson.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Please sign her on-line guestbook at
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Jimmy L. Brooks, 68
6/29/2009
Mr. Jimmy L. Brooks age 68 of Bangs, passed from this life surrounded by family and friends, Sunday June 28, 2009 at his residence.

Services will be on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 3:00pm at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Brother Don Harmes officiating, under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Jimmy was born May 6, 1941 in Coleman, Texas to Lena Wilson Brooks and Raymond Brooks. Surviving are two daughters, Cindy and Lavonda, numerous grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, 1 sister, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

Felix Earl Jones, 97
6/29/2009
Mr. Jones passed away peacefully in Kingsland on Sunday, June 28, 2009. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas.

Services for Felix Earl Jones, 97, of Kingsland will be at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00pm Wednesday, July 1 with his family officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery.

Mr. Jones was born February 7, 1912 in Coleman County, Texas to Edwin Clitus Jones and Sara Verluna May Jones. He graduated from Eden High School. Mr. Jones married Imarene Ragsdale on August 21, 1937 in Coleman. The couple's first residence was in Glen Cove where Felix farmed. In 1942, Felix and Imarene moved to Canadian, Texas for a few months while Felix worked for the railroad. Later that year, they returned to Coleman where Felix worked for the Post Office. In 1944, the couple moved to Tahoka, where Felix was a partner with his brother Vernon in the grain elevator business. In 1955, the Joneses moved to Pecos where Felix farmed. In 1962, they moved to Idalou where Felix owned automatic laundries until his retirement in 1977 when they moved to Kingsland. In 1997, Felix and Imarene moved back to Coleman. They were living there when Felix lost his beloved Imarene in April 8, 1999.

Mr. Jones was an avid gardener, often giving away much of what he raised. He loved making a home for his wife and four children and having them visit often. He was a member of the Kingsland Church of Christ, where he had once served as a deacon.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by Imarene, his beloved wife and mother of their four children; and also Bethel Clark, whom he married in 2000.

Mr. Jones is survived by his son and wife, Bobby and Gail Jones of Kingsland; three daughters and their husbands; Kathryn and J.T. Benton of Buda, Bonnie and John Whittle of Kingsland, and Helen and Larry Bozeman of Idalou; thirteen grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; one sister, Aleene Gallaway of Coleman and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be grandsons; Barry Jones, Brent Jones, Wade Benton, Chad Benton, Kirk Whittle, Stan Whittle, Derek Bozeman and Heath Bozeman.

The family suggests memorials to a charity of your choice.

Please sign his on-line guestbook at
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 Barbara Wanda (Bobbie) Horne McMinn, 86
6/25/2009
COLEMAN - Barbara Wanda (Bobbie) Horne McMinn, 86, of Coleman died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30am Monday, June 29, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Coleman with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the funeral home.

On November 28, 1922, Barbara Wanda (Bobbie) Horne McMinn was born to Simon P. and Lucille Pauley Horne, natives of Coleman County. At age five, Bobbie moved with the family to Coleman.

Bobbie graduated from Coleman High School, earned a Bachelor’s Degree from North Texas State and Master’s Degree in Library Science from Peabody Institute in Nashville, Tennessee. She returned to North Texas State University to work in the library. Here, she met and married Phil McMinn. While Phil was working on a Doctorate Degree at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, she began the most important part of her life, motherhood.

Bobbie and Phil returned to Texas two weeks after the birth of their only son. Bobbie taught school in Mertzon and Mozelle before starting her career at Coleman I.S.D. She retired after 44 years with the Coleman Independent School District.

Bobbie was never idle. She was past-president of Delta KAPPA GAMMA, a member of the Retired Teachers Association, Master Gardener, an election judge and long-time member of First Baptist Church in Coleman where she served as Sunday School Teacher. All these things she loved, but her passion was her family.

She is survived by her son, John Petty and wife Diann McMinn of Winters; three grandchildren, Casey McMinn of Abilene, Stacy McMinn of Lubbock; Scarlet Van Zandt of San Angelo; five great grandchildren, Jacob McMinn on Winters, Lexis and Lilly McMinn of Lubbock and Chloe and Hunter Van Zandt of San Angelo. She is also survived by her beloved brother, Max Horne and his wife Billie, of Coleman. Her love was extended to her nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bobbie was frugal with herself but generous with family and friends. She never put on "airs," but she was always a Lady with Class.

Please sign her online guestbook at:
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Imogene Rushing, age 85
6/24/2009
Imogene Rushing, age 85, of Coleman and former long-time Odessa resident, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in Coleman.

The body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at Bell Cemetery in Palestine, Texas. Arrangements were made by Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

She was born Imogene Bell on August 26, 1923 in Loco, Oklahoma, the daughter of Steven and Beatrice Pipkin Bell. She grew up in Gladewater, Texas where she graduated from high school. On September 28, 1940 she married L. D. "Buck" Rushing in Shreveport, Louisiana and they celebrated 68 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2008. During World War II, Imogene worked as a welder on Liberty Ships out of San Francisco. From 1946 to 2008 she and Buck lived in Odessa where they were members of the Calvary Baptist Church and the Jeans and Queens Square Dancing Club. She also served for many years as secretary for a bowling league in Odessa. After retirement, she and her husband traveled extensively.

Survivors include two daughters, Beverly Allen and husband David of Humble and Carolyn Stevens and husband Randy of Coleman; five grandchildren, Brandon Stevens of Odessa, Bryan Stevens of Fort Worth, Justin Allen of The Woodlands, Colin Allen and Stephanie Allen both of Humble; two great-grandchildren, Dalton and Case Stevens of Odessa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Fl. 17, Chicago, Illinois 60611-7633.

Please sign her on-line guestbook at
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Rev. James Ford, 82
6/23/2009
Rev. James Ford, age 82, of Santa Anna died Monday, June 22, 2009 in Brownwood.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 at the Santa Anna Assembly of God Church with Rev. Gaylon Morris officiating and assisted by Rev. J. D. Fry. Burial will follow in the Trickham Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas. His body will at the Santa Anna Assembly of God Church beginning at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday.

James Ford was born October 29, 1926 in Trickham, Texas, the son of Marion and Tavy Stacy Ford. He grew up in Trickham and attended school there, graduating from Santa Anna High School. On June 3, 1945 he married Mildred Wagner and she preceded him in death in February 1996. He married Charlene Brown Caviness on May 13, 2002 in Fort Worth. Brother Ford pastored the Santa Anna Assembly of God Church for 47 years. He also owned and operated Ford Welding. He was a member of the Ministerial Alliance.

Survivors include his wife, Charlene Ford of Santa Anna; two sons, Ted Ford and wife Diana of Lingleville, Joe Ford and wife Nance of Brownwood; one step-daughter, Billie Ann Crye and husband Donnie of Coleman; two sisters, Judy Straughan and husband Morris of Conroe and Mary Jackson of Meadowlake; five grandchildren, Scotty Ford and wife Brandi of Bridgeport, Brent Ford and wife Ann of Alvin, Tonya Jurado and husband Johnny of Dublin, Barbie Benne and husband Tony of Brownwood, Vickie Howard and husband Mark of Arkansas; two step-grandchildren, Wesley Crye and wife Ashlee of Roanoke, Cory Crye and wife Michelle of Roanoke and 15 great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mildred, and a sister, Peggy Ford Miller.

Memorials may be made to the Santa Anna Assembly of God Church, P. O. Box 87, Santa Anna, Texas 76878 or the donor's favorite charity.

Please sign his on-line guestbook at
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Rachel Kerby, 94
6/22/2009
Rachel Augusta Kerby age 94 of Santa Anna passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 8:30pm at Coleman County Medical Center.

Services will be Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Marvin Hale officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Monday, June 22, 2009 from 6 till 7pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Rachel was born November 10, 1914 in Tah Le Quah, Indian Territory, Oklahoma to the late William Asa and Amanda Barbara Cook Sissom. She was raised in Coleman County and graduated from Glen Cove Schools. On July 26, 1947 Rachel married Clarence Herbert Kerby in Abilene, Texas and they celebrated thirty six years of marriage. Clarence preceded her in death in 1983. She was a resident of Abilene until moving to Santa Anna in 2001. Rachel was a homemaker and member of the Northside Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and fishing and was a loving mother and grandmother.

SURVIVORS:  4 Grandchildren - Jimmy & wife Felicia Ellerbe of Santa Anna, Texas, Bryan & wife Amanda Ellerbe of Santa Anna, Texas, Mike & wife Lisa Ellerbe of Palestine, Texas, Mark & wife Sonya Ellerbe of Midland, Texas; Sister – Bill Roland of Early, Texas; 10 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great Great Grandchildren.

Rachel was preceded in death by daughter Barbara Ellerbe and by 8 Sisters & Brothers.

LaVerne Parrott
6/21/2009
LaVerne Parrott died Friday, June 19, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 22 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating and assisted by Rick Marshall. Burial will follow in the Valera Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be held on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan, Coleman.

She was born near Valera, Texas to the late Warnock Simmons and Ruby Forman Simmons. She was a life-time resident of Coleman County. LaVerne was the third generation of two early day pioneer families of the Valera community - the Lon and Mary Forman family and the Jim and Annie Simmons family.

She grew up near Valera and attended Valera School and graduated from Centennial High School in 1937. On March 3, 1940 she married Hardy Parrott, her high school sweetheart, and they celebrated 62 years of marriage. LaVerne was a member of First Baptist Church of Coleman and the Auditorium Sunday School class. She was a former Sunday School teacher and had been a member of the Baptist Church for 67 years.  She retired from the First Coleman National Bank in 1982.

LaVerne enjoyed collecting. She had a coin collection, antique wire collection and an exquisite doll collection.

Survivors include one son, Tim Parrott of Coleman; one sister, Lorena Cullins of Coleman; two grandsons, Cody Parrott of Coleman and Trent Parrott and wife Anjolyn of Flower Mound; one great-grandson, Trey Parrott, and one step great-grandson, Garyon Pechacek, both of Flower Mound; several nieces and nephews, including Alan Kinney and wife Bamba of Round Rock, Texas, Sharon Cullins Roberts and husband John Roberts of Granbury, Roi Sue Parker and husband Ray of Lorenzo and Dee Simmons and wife Sandra of Midland; several cousins and an aunt and uncle, Anita and Paul Smith of Coleman.

Memorials may be made to the Bill Franklin Center, P. O. Box 766, Coleman, Texas 76834 or the Coleman Country Club, c/o Lang Martin, P. O. Box 128, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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

Virginia Matassa
6/20/2009
Virginia Matassa, was born on August 17, 1920, in Whon, Texas to Bert and Hettye Turney, passed away on June 17, 2009, in Dallas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Sparkman/Hillcrest Northwest Hwy. Chapel. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Mausoleum.

She attended Tarleton State University. She was one of the first salesladies for Mary Kay and then began her 40 year career in Real Estate as an investor. Virginia was an avid gardener. She loved traveling and being on her family farm in Whon.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Leonard Matassa; two sons, Martin Matassa, Jr. and Danny Matassa; two granddaughters and their spouses, Danielle and Dr. Robert Wills and Jennifer and Jeremiah Phillips; five great-grandchildren, Megan, Madison, Jake, Kaitlyn, and Lucas.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; son, Richard Matassa; grandson, Neil Matassa; sisters and brother, Hope Turney, Bob Armbrust, Pat Chilton, and Rex Turney.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Association.

John Wiginton
6/18/2009
Mr. John Wiginton, 62 years of age and a lifetime resident of Coleman, passed away June 18, 2009 at his residence in Coleman.

Family visitation will be held Sunday, June 21, 2009 from 6:00-8:00pm at Walker Funeral Home.

Service will be Monday, June 22, 2009 at 2:00pm in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Joe Hailey officiating with Military honors. Interment to follow in the Coleman City Cemetery.


John was born May 1, 1947 in Coleman and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond and Elizabeth Savage Wiginton. He was a graduate of Coleman High School and a member of the Elm Street Church of Christ. He served his country in the army. John Wiginton married Miss Becky Hollingsworth in Coleman on February 25, 1972. He was manager of the Coca-Cola plant for 15 years and was with the American National Life Insurance Company for 15 years.

Survivors include wife Becky Wiginton of Coleman; daughter and son-in-law Carrie and Speedy Holloway of Coleman; Son and daughter-in-law Brian and Heather Wiginton of Ft. Worth, Tx; two brothers and their wives - Joel and Cathey Wiginton of Abilene and Dan and Diane Wiginton of Cincinnati; two grandchildren - Terren and Kirah Holloway both of Coleman.

John was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter - Ami Wiginton.

Roger Walker, 63
6/15/2009
Roger Ray Walker left this earth for his heavenly home after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 14, 2009. His strong faith helped him face his battle.

Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Santa Anna on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11:00am. The graveside service will be at the City of Llano Cemetery at 4:00pm.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, June 16 at the Davis-Morris Funeral Home in Brownwood. The family requests that in lieu of flowers you make donations to the American Cancer Society or the education endowment to the school of your choice.
 

Roger was born on January 3, 1946 as the only child of Ray and Lucille (Moore) Walker in Brady, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents. Roger is survived by his wife, Kathy McInnis Walker of 33 years. He met his best friend and love of his life in San Angelo in 1974. They were married on September 8, 1975. His pride and joy were his three children and the grandchildren they had given him: a daughter, Kista Stahl and husband Steve of Mansfield, sons J.T. and wife Kate of Garland, and son Matt and wife Camie of Taylor. Four grandchildren: Brenner and Bryce Stahl of Mansfield, Cade Walker of Taylor, and Addison Walker of Garland.

Roger spent his youth in Llano. After graduating from Angelo State University, he enjoyed his 39 years in education in Fredericksburg, San Angelo, Eden, and Santa Anna as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. He will be remembered for his love of learning and teaching.

He is also survived by two aunts: Pauline Hasse of Mason and Earlene Turner of Austin.

Brothers-in-law: Mike McInnis and wife Barbara of Waco, Jay McInnis and wife Robbie of Austin, and Jim Whiteley and Patsy. He is also survived by four nephews and numerous cousins.

Condolences, memories and tributes can be left for the family at www.mem.com

Johnny C. Bartts, 77
6/15/2009
Johnny C. Bartts, 77, of Coleman, died Friday, June 12, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center.

A graveside funeral service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the White Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Mike Kerzee officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Johnny C. Bartts was born March 31, 1932 in Kempner, Texas, the son of James Bartts and Willie Taylor Bartts. He grew up at Center Point and married Mary Ellen Kuykendall. He worked as a nurseryman, growing trees. He moved to Coleman in 2006 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Bartts of Cedar Park; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Don Bridenstine of Coleman; one son and daughter-in-law, David Dewayne and Paula Bartts of San Antonio; four sisters, Rosemary Flora of Lometa, Marie Roberts of Lampasas, Gloria Jean Jeffers of Hamilton, Martha Jo Smith of Kerrville; four grandchildren, Anthony Coffman, Carl Coffman, Cecilia Ramirez, William Ramirez and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Please sign his online guestbook at:
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Gary Bob Cash, 74
6/15/2009
Mr. Gary Bob Cash, 74 years of age, of Coleman passed away June 15, 2009 at his residence.

Memorial and Masonic services will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 2:00pm at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating.

Gary was born November 11, 1934 in Coleman, the son of the late John and Agatha Hamilton Cash. He was married to Miss Glenda Nobles January 30, 1970 in Brownwood, Texas and had lived in Coleman since 1974. He served in the Marines and Air Force, was a member of the Coleman Masonic Lodge and had retired from carpentry.

Gary is survived by wife Glenda Cash of Coleman and two sons and daughters in law - Gary Hamilton and Kristen Cash of Wautaga, TX and Bob Cameron and Melanie Cash of Cedar Park, TX; three grandchildren - Molly and Kylie Cash of Cedar Park and Shelbee Cooper of Wautaga, TX.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country.

Margo J. Barstow, 52
6/15/2009
Margo J.Barstow age 52 of San Antonio, Texas passed away Friday, June 12, 2009 AT 4:08PM at her residence in San Antonio.

Services will be Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11:30am at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Rick Turner officiating. Interment will follow with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 6 until 7pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Margo was born August 2, 1956 in Manchester, Connecticut to the late James and Irene Meuth Brennan. She was a lifetime resident of San Antonio where she graduated from Jefferson High School. On January 22, 1977 Margo married Gary Barstow and they celebrated thirty one years of marriage. Margo was a member of the Bandera Road Community Church and a homemaker.


SURVIVORS:  Husband – Gary Barstow of San Antonio; Texas, Daughter – Jennifer Barstow of San Antonio, Texas; Son – Christopher Barstow of San Antonio, Texas; 4 Sisters – Trudy Mattson of San Antonio, Texas, Bernice Ledwig of San Antonio, Texas, Mary Brewer of Spokane, Washington, Kathy Castillo of San Antonio, Texas; 3 Brothers – Timothy Brennan of LaCoste, Texas, Buddy Brennan of Devine, Texas, Robert Brennan of Grand Rapids, Michigan; 2 Grandchildren; Number of Nieces & Nephews.

Mary Rehm Esslinger
6/11/2009
Mary Rehm Esslinger age 65 of Rockwood, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 7:20am at her residence in Rockwood.

Services will be Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 11:00am at Rockwood Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Dean officiating. Interment will follow at the Rockwood Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Friday, June 12, 2009 from 5:30 till 7pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Mary was born July 1, 1943 in Santa Anna to the late Tony & Alice Lily Rutherford Rehm. She was raised in Rockwood where she attended Rockwood Elementary and graduated in 1961 from Santa Anna High School. She studied at Tarleton State University and graduated from North Texas State University with a BS in education/Spanish and studied summers in Monterrey, Mexico. She taught Spanish in Ft Worth ISD, Midland ISD and Santa Anna ISD. Mary was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church where she served on various committees.

SURVIVORS:  Daughter – Kyndall & husband Cliff Ross of Brownwood, Texas; 2 Sons – Kurt Esslinger of Chicago, Illinois, Tony & wife Edrea Esslinger of Midland, Texas; Grandson – Gunnar Witcher of Brownwood, Texas; 3 Sisters – Neva & husband Gene Smith of Richardson, Texas, Bobbie Robicheaux of Ft Worth, Texas, Vita & husband Roger Gilpin of Laredo, Texas; Brother – Wade Rehm of Gorman, Texas.

Family requests donations be made to Santa Anna School Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Eddie Dean Slayton
6/10/2009
(Reprinted from www.brownwoodbulletin.com at request of family)
Sept. 19, 1942-June 5, 2009

After a courageous battle with cancer, Eddie D. Slayton, 66, of Blanket, passed away Friday morning, June 5, 2009, at his home in Blanket with loved ones by his side

In the end, we will not be sad, but we will use this time to celebrate. We will celebrate the victories in his life and the many lives that he touched. We will celebrate the long awaited reunion between a man and his one true love. Everyone who met Eddie knew of his love of life and his compassion for people. He opened his heart and home to numerous people over the years. It is because of his huge heart that our family has become more than just blood. We are a great many people connected by love.

An informal memorial service was at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2009, at the Blanket Church of Christ.

For inquiries regarding donations you may call (325) 748-3049, or stop by the Slayton home in Blanket at 413 S. Broadway to visit with the family.

Mr. Slayton was cremated under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home.

Friends and family members are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net .

Annie Mae Merritt
6/8/2009
Funeral services for Annie Mae Merritt, age 63, of Coleman, formerly of Dime Box and Brownwood, will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 8, 2009 in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Annie Scurlock officiating. Interment will follow in Greenleaf Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 until 6:00.

Annie Mae died Friday, June 5, 2009 in Abilene Regional Medical Center.

She was born on February 25, 1946 in Hoboken, Georgia to John and Irene (Altman) Merritt. She worked for several years for Brownwood Manufacturing and also worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aid.

Annie Mae is survived by her six children, Allan Bowen of Rosharon, Cynthia Wade and husband Billy of May, Fred Bowen and wife Trudi of Arizona, John Bowen of Georgia, Nicole Dennis and husband Howard of Coleman, and David Bowen of Brownwood; ten granddaughters, Bridgette, Cynthia, Samantha, Briana, Jamie, April, Michele, Katelynn, Jenny, and Rachel, a great-grandson, Billy, that brought sunshine to her life this past year. She is also survived by her siblings, Martha Merritt of Georgia, Margaret Herrin of Georgia, Bettie Hutchins of Georgia, Margie Warrick of Dime Box, Johnny Merritt of Mississippi, Noah Merritt of Mississippi, Jimmy Merritt of Louisiana, and Jack Merritt of Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Crystal Dawn Bowen, a brother, Hubert Merritt, and two sisters, Virginia Merritt and Cora Bell Crawley.

Condolences, memories, and tributes can be left for the family at www.mem.com

Evelyn V. Elkins, 83
6/5/2009
Evelyn V. Elkins, of Coleman, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in Brownwood.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Kerzee officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Evelyn V. Elkins was born May 13, 1926 in Upland, California, a daughter of Henry Clifford Bickmore and Violet G. Olsen Bickmore. She grew up in the Upland, California area and attended school there. On November 13, 1943 she married Winston Elkins in Chino, California. Following her marriage and while her husband was in the military, she lived in San Pedro, California, Hastings, Nebraska, Corpus Christi and Oceanside, California. After his military service ended, she lived in Coleman County and Corpus Christi before moving to Bisbee, Arizona for 21 years and then in Phoenix, Arizona for 21 years. She returned, with her husband, to Coleman in 1988. While living in Phoenix she was a lab technician at St. Joseph's Hospital. Evelyn was a volunteer with the Pink Ladies at Coleman County Medical Center. She was affliated with First United Methodist Church in Coleman.

Survivors include her husband, Winston B. Elkins of Coleman; one son, Dan W. Elkins and wife Sammy of Dewey, Arizona; two daughters, Margaret E. Meisterhans of St. David, Arizona and Pamela J. Gregory and husband Charles of Cordes Lakes, Arizona; two brothers, Henry Clifford Bickmore, Jr. of Delano, California and Robert Lee Bickmore of Pixley, California; two sisters, Phyllis Olden of Phalen, California and Nita McPherson of Chico, California; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a son, Clifford Elkins, in 1994.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 852, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Coleman Healthcare Center, 2317 S. Commercial, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

John Donald "Don" Fellers, 70
6/3/2009
EVERMAN -- John Donald "Don" Fellers, 70, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Service: 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Everman, 501 W. Barron.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home, Fort Worth.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Everman Baptist Church Food Bank.
 

Don was born May 22, 1939, and raised in Trickham To Sylvester Matthew Fellers and Clara Mae Wells. After graduation from Santa Anna High School, he moved to Fort Worth, where his sisters were. He was drafted into the Army and served two years in Germany and two years in the reserves. He then worked for Fort Worth Steel & Machinery Co., General Dynamics and then went into Iron Working, starting his own business until his retirement in 2002.

His greatest hobby was his antique tractors and tractor pulling. Nothing took the place of his love for his sons and grandchildren. His sense of humor and jokes will not be forgotten. He loved his morning coffee buddies.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful care received by Huguley Hospital staff and at Community Hospice in Burleson during his short stay.

He was preceded in death by his parents and niece, Melinda Horner of Honey Grove.

Survivors: His wife of 44 years, Marilyn; sons, Cody Fellers of Joshua and wife, Melia, and Kevin Fellers of Burleson and wife, Deshea; grandchildren, Garrett, Amber, Seth and Aidan Fellers; sisters, Sybil Eubank and husband, James, of Santa Anna, Catherine Watts and husband, Gene, of Everman and Ollie Peacock and husband, Charles, of Burleson; brothers, Byrl Fellers and wife, Brenda, of Burleson and Sylvester "Red" Fellers and wife, Pat, of Santa Anna; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Hulan Howard Harris, 81
6/3/2009
Hulan Harris was born July 22, 1927 in Burkett, Texas. His parents Quinn and Lillian Harris are deceased. Also preceding him in death is a son Ricky Dan Harris.

Hulan is survived by his wife, Sue, of the home in Bella Vista, AR; a daughter Vicki Heitt, of Rogers, AR; grandson, Christopher Heitt of Brooklyn, NY; brother Grady Harris and Ovella of Coleman, Texas; many nephews, nieces, and their families of Texas. An extended family of Oklahoma - William and Debbie Cossey, Andrew, Aaron, and Harley; Kent Cossey; Darron Cossey and Megan, Kasey and Kristy Cossey and Kaden, Justin and Susan Cossey Rainwater and Chance. Sister-in-law Sharon of Bentonville, AR; brother-in-laws Jack Hill of Oakland, GA and David James of Canton, NC.

Hulan was of the Protestant faith. He was baptized by his brother, Grady, at the family farm. After a year battle with cancer, and other health issues, Hulan passed away June 1, 2009 at the Circle of Life Care Center in Springdale, AR.

For Hulan, love of life was the ultimate experience. For his country, he proudly served in the US Navy, during WWII. His desire to improve public education, and, be a responsible part of that accomplishment was a continual priority. Dedication for youth to achieve was demonstrated by his years of service with the Texas State Fair, the Forth Worth Stock Show, and the Texas State Educational Programs. He was a Teacher and State Supervisor for the Texas State Department of Education for many years.

Hulan was a remarkable person with true values, every day living to the fullest, with a most caring and kind word for one and all. Strangers were not permitted to remain in Hulan's space because, he made everyone welcome as a friend. He gave the warmth of friendship, with an attitude of respect to all with whom he was associated.

A great Texas smile and a recognizable laugh were the HHH trademarks. This, very memorable, to all his Fuzzy Corner friends and lifetime bosom buddies.

The family closed the final season of Hulan's life with his interment in the Burkett Community Cemetery, Burkett, Texas. Inurnment will be June 4, 2009 at 2:00pm with Walker Funeral Home of Coleman in charge of arrangements.

Will Evelyn Leddy, 90
6/2/2009
Will Evelyn Leddy age 90 of San Angelo, Texas went to be with the Lord Monday, June 1, 2009 at her residence in San Angelo.

Services will be Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church Chapel in San Angelo with Rev. Dick Schultz & Stephen Leddy officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery directed by Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 5 till 7 pm at Johnson Funeral Home in San Angelo.

She was born August 8, 1918 in Ennis, Texas to the late Walter Lockhart and Nellie Lee Robinson Matthews. Will Evelyn was raised in Ennis where she graduated from Ennis High School in 1936 and later attended Angelo State University. On January 28, 1940 she married Joseph Dale Leddy in San Angelo and they celebrated fifty five years of marriage. Dale preceded her in death in 1995. She has been a resident of San Angelo since 1940 as a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church where she was a member of WMU and a Sunday school teacher.

SURVIVORS: 2 Daughters – Debbie Montgomery of Del Rio, Texas, Martha & husband Dick Schultz of Brownwood, Texas; 2 Sons – Stephen & wife Charlotte Leddy of Ft Worth, Texas, Mark & wife Vickie Leddy of San Angelo, Texas; Brother-in-law – Hollis & wife Nancy Leddy of San Angelo, Texas; Numerous Cousins, Nieces and Nephews; 10 Grandchildren; 27 Great Grandchildren

Will Evelyn was preceded in death by Father & Mother-in-law – M. L. & Mabel Leddy; Son-in-law – Neal Montgomery; 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Bobby Kirkpatrick, 72
6/1/2009
Bobby Kirkpatrick, 72, of Coleman, died Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jay Kincaid officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be in the Talpa Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Monday, June 1, 2009 at the funeral home

Bobby Kirkpatrick was born April 13, 1937 in Kaufman County, the son of A.C. Kirkpatrick and Bertha Horton Kirkpatrick. He grew up and attended school in Big Spring. He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962. On April 5, 1974, he married Elouise White in Big Spring. They moved to Coleman in 2000 from Houston, where he worked as a sales contractor for Loomis. He also worked in sales for E.L. Farmer, E.B. Walton and White Testers.

Bobby was a man that never met a stranger...and always had a story to tell. He lived and loved to be with family and friends at the coffee shop, playing dominoes, camping at the lake and fishin’. He’ll see you all there!

Survivors include his wife, Elouise (Shorty) Kirkpatrick of Coleman; his children, Dale Dunnam of Temple, Todd Dunnam and wife, Wendy, of Victoria, George (Ude) Kirkpatrick of Kermit, Debbie Alvarado and husband, Frank, of Wyoming, Dina Wingfield and husband, Greg, of Grand Island, Nebraska; two brothers, Billy Kirkpatrick and wife, Marie, of Roscoe, Danny Kirkpatrick and wife, Judy of Coahoma; two sisters, Evelyn Berry and husband, Duane, of Katy, Jerry Tabor and husband, George, of Fort Worth; one sister-in-law, Barbara Kirkpatrick of Coleman; his mother-in-law, Louise White of Snyder; 15 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many nieces, including Debbie Smith of Coleman who was a wonderful caregiver for last few years and nephews and cousins from the French and Horton families.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Danny and Jeff and five brothers, George, Don, Paul, Leroy and Charles and his father-in-law, L. B. White..

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

Please sign his guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com

Madaline Smith, 87
5/31/2009
Mrs. Madaline Smith, of Goldsboro, Texas, passed away May 29, 2009 in the Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.

Services will be at 2:00pm Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Midway Cemetery with Rev. Rick Hargrove officiating. He is minister of Gateway Baptist Church.  Services are under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Memorials can be made to Gateway Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Dale McKinney, Maury Bates, David Hale, Randy Speck, Shay Smith and David Atkins.

Madaline was born August 30, 1921, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarance Bruce. She was a graduate of Content High School, Class of 1939. She was a ranch lady and member of Gateway Baptist Church. She married the late Claud Smith August 3, 1940 in Winters and he preceded her in death in 2007.

Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law - Oscar and Fritzi Smith of Goldsboro; two grandchildren - Monique Sadler of Lawn and Shay Smith of Goldsboro; four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Lena Mae Ohlhausen, 92
5/30/2009
Lena Mae Ohlhausen, of Bangs, Texas passed away Friday, May 29, 2009 at 1:40 AM at Songbird Lodge in Brownwood, Texas.

Services will be Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 2:30 PM at Rocky Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Justice. Interment will follow at Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

Lena was born December 5, 1916 in Rockwood, Texas to the late Jim and Alma Kathryn Behrens Ramsey. She was raised in Whon and McCullock County where she attended the Voca School. On September 9, 1939 she married Charlie Henry Ohlhausen in Brady, Texas and they celebrated forty-three years of marriage. Charlie preceded her in death in 1982. Lena has been a resident of Bangs since 1958 moving there from Mason County. She was a housewife and a member of the Rocky Creek Baptist Church where she served as a devoted nursery worker.

SURVIVORS
Daughter – Kathy & husband Tommy McMillan of Coleman, Texas
Son – Charles Ray Ohlhausen of Bangs, Texas
5 Sisters
5 Brothers
Granddaughter – Krystal McMillan of Irving, Texas
2 Grandsons – Todd & wife Sherry McMillan of Santa Anna, Texas
Wayne & wife Mary McMillan of Albuquerque, New Mexico
4 Great Grandchildren

Ernest E. “Buck” McGonagill, 80
5/26/2009
Mr. Ernest E. “Buck” McGonagill, 80 years young of Coleman, passed from this life at Abilene Regional Hospital on Monday May 25, 2009.

Services will be Friday May 29, 2009 at 2:30pm at Walker Funeral Home, with interment to follow in the Gouldbusk Cemetery under the direction of Walker funeral Home.

Visitation will be Thursday May 28, 2009, 6:00 to 8:00pm at Walker Funeral Home. Memorial Dinner will be at the Coleman Masonic Lodge on Friday at 12:00 Noon.

Buck was born November 9, 1928 in Lakewood, New Mexico to the late Ernest C. McGonagill and Leta Brown. He enlisted in the U. S. Army on September 21, 1950 and served until September 23, 1952, obtaining the rank of Corporal. He married Margaret Ann Evans on May 25, 1955; she preceded him on May 16, 2009. Buck was a member of the Lakewood Baptist Church of Lakewood, New Mexico, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Past Master, District Governor, and recipient of the Golden Trowel Award. Buck graduated from Sul Ross State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Teaching Certificate; he taught at several districts, before retiring from the Panther Creek ISD. He was a member of the following; Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, International Association of Turtles, American Quarter Horse Association, National Cutting Horse Association, and Texas State Teachers Association, the ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association from Sul Ross State University.

He is survived by a son and daughter in law- Clay and Crissy McGonagill of Coleman, sister- Zippy Helbert of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and grandson Coby McGonagill of Coleman, numerous friends and acquaintances.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ANRS & Rodeo Exes P. O. Box 539 Fort Stockton, Texas 79735 or the charity of your choice.

Buford Albert Dodgen, 81
5/25/2009
Buford Albert Dodgen, 81, of Tower Plaza, Kentucky died May 22, 2009.

A memorial service will be held in Santa Anna at a time to be announced.

Services will be 2:30 pm Wednesday at Camp Nelson National Cemetery with Pastor Chris Rieber officiating. Arrangements by Betts and West Funeral Home.

He was born in Mule Shoe, TX, son of Albert and Lilly Harris Dodgen. Buford grew up in Santa Anna, Texas where he attended school. He is a U. S. Marine Veteran of WWII.

Survivors include seven children, Marsha Kay Butt, Linda Lori Bobst, John Albert Dodgen, Joe Blake Dodgen, James Arthur Dodgen, Peggy Sue Paulson, Jack Allen Dodgen, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a special niece, Sandra Youree of Santa Anna, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lilly Harris Dodgen of Santa Anna, Texas, one brother J.B. Dodgen of Colorado, and one sister Thelma Box Dodgen of Crane, Texas.

Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com 

Bobbie Dodson, 79
5/23/2009
Bobbie Dodson, 79, died Friday, May 22, 2007 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.

Graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24 at Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rick Marshall officiating.

There will be a visitation at the pavilion immediately following the service. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

Bobbie Dodson was born October 9, 1929 in Valera, Texas, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lola Crosby Dodson. She grew up in Coleman County and attended school at Echo and Crossroads. Bobbie was a life-long resident of Coleman County and a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Lydia Sunday School Class.

Survivors include one brother, Henry and wife Margie Dodson of Coleman; one sister, Shirley Hunter of Burkett; six nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; two aunts, Alma Wright of Lovington, NM and Dorris Morgan of Fort Worth.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Howard Dodson.

Memorials may be made to the Coleman County Youth Activity Center, P. O. Box 766, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Holiday Hill Nursing Home, P. O. Box 392, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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

Neoma Collins, 82
5/20/2009
Neoma Collins, 82, of Coleman, died Monday, May 18, 2009 at Clyde Nursing Home in Clyde.

Graveside funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. David Humber officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

Neoma Collins was born February 21, 1927 in Lawn, the daughter of Luther O’Shields and Mary Bessie Dawson O’Shields. She grew up and attended school in Lawn. She married Lewis Walker on January 27, 1951 in Coleman. He preceded her in death in 1961. She later married William Collins in 1967. He preceded her in death in 1996. Mrs. Collins graduated from nursing school in Brownwood and worked at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman as an L.V.N. for 20 years. Growing up, Mrs. Collins and her twin sister, Nelma, sang on the radio as the "Famous O’Shields Twins" and even recorded two records. Their brother, Vaughn, played the guitar and fiddle for them. In later years, Mrs. Collins became a member of the Humane Society and helped stray animals.

Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Vaughn and Ruth O’Shields of Lawn; one brother-in-law, J.L. Crump of Clyde; several nieces and nephews including, Susan Justice of Abilene, Tommy Crump of Clyde, Gary O’Shields and Shannon O’Shields, both of Lawn and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, and six brothers and sisters, Ed O’Shields, Lois Pierce, Herman O’Shields, Bill O’Shields, Nelma Crump and Juanita Young.

Family visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home.

Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com

Jim Claiborne, 90
5/19/2009
Jim Claiborne, 90, of Clovis, New Mexico, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 at Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

Services will at 10:00am Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 16th & Pile Church of Christ in Clovis with Jim Gammon officiating.

A graveside service will be at 10:00am Friday, May 22, 2009 at Coleman Cemetery Pavilion in Coleman, Texas with Adam Comeaux, minister of Elm Street Church of Christ in Coleman, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home in Clovis, NM and Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas.

He was born April 20, 1919, in Trinidad, Colorado to James Ernest & Carmel Harmon Claiborne. He married Maurine E. Moseley March 21, 1938 in Coleman, Texas. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He moved to Clovis in 1953 and owned and operated Claiborne Refrigeration until his retirement in 1974. He was a member of 16th & Pile Church of Christ and a lifetime member of Sertoma. He was a loving father, grandfather & great grandfather. He loved to fish and to go elk hunting.

He is survived by one daughter, Ann Emerson and husband Al of Centennial, Colorado; three grandchildren, Ryan, Christina and Randy; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold and wife Vi Claiborne of Coleman, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Maurine and his second wife, Charlene; two brothers, Curtis and Raymond; one sister, Evelyn Johnson.

Casket bearers will be Ryan Emerson, Raymond Johnston, Ed Inman, Bob Norris, Garvin Chandler & Lee Stevenson. 

Johnny Horace Row
5/19/2009
Johnny Horace Row, 82, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2009, at his home in Deming, N.M.

He was born in Gouldbusk, Texas, on March 12, 1927, to John Wesley Row and Mary Alice Garrett Row. He grew up there and in 1945, he was drafted into the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1946. He married Claudette Kenyon in September 1953, and had one daughter, Debra. They divorced in 1960. He married Luanna Helene Olsen in September 1963, and had two children, Johnny Brian and Sabra Lyn.
He had lived in the Deming area since the early 1960s and was a local water well driller. Many knew him as one of the long-time coffee drinkers at the big round table at the local truck stop. He retired from the drilling business in 2005.

Johnny is survived by three children; Debra Kay Row, Johnny Brian Row and his wife, Mimi; and Sabra Lyn Alt and her husband, Steve; two sisters: Betty Jane Hemphill and Donna Marie Haynes and her husband, Jerry; Brother-in-law Bill Fain. Nine Grandchildren: Jason, Jenna, Ethan, Charis, Cecilia, Gideon, Malachi, Jonah and Silias and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Luanna Helene Row, his parents, John Wesley and Mary Alice Row, a brother, Bobby Glynn Row and his wife, Ruth Louise Row, a sister, Bonnie Joann Fain, two brother-in-laws: Bill Brown and Zeno Hemphill.

Many thanks to Dan and Mary at Ambercare Hospice. They were truly a blessing to us at this time.

No services are planned. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 811. S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030, (575) 546-9671.

Margaret Ann McGonagill, 74
5/17/2009
Mrs. Margaret Ann McGonagill, 74 years young, passed from this life Saturday, May 16, 2009 in the Brownwood Regional Medical Center in Brownwood, Texas.

A Memorial Service will be Wednesday May 20, 2009 at 3:00pm in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating. A memorial dinner will take place immediately following. Inurnment will be under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Margaret Ann was born August 11, 1934 in Mertzon, Texas to the late Samuel Evans and Amanda Adele Ramsel Evans, she held a Bachelor of Science Degree from Sul Ross State University, was a teacher for many years, a life member of Texas State Teachers Association, member of Beta Sigma Pi, a Christian and a Methodist. Margaret married Ernest E. “Buck” McGonagill on May 28, 1955 in Mertzon and they shared 53 years together. They moved to Coleman County in 1979.

She is survived by her loving husband “Buck”, a son Clay and his wife Crissy McGonagill of Coleman, a sister Dorothy Moore of San Miguel, Mexico, and one grandchild, Coby McGonagill, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In Lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to:
C.O.P.D. Foundation
2937 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 302
Miami, FL 33133 or your favorite charity.

Amie Marie Rambo, 31
5/16/2009
Amie Marie Rambo, of Coleman, died Friday, May 15, 2009 in Abilene, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Monday, May 18, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Amie Marie Rambo was born on March 28, 1978 in Santa Anna, the daughter of Charles Rambo and Neva Simpson. She grew up in Coleman and attended school in Coleman and Panther Creek. She also volunteered her time with the Matthew 25 Ministries in Coleman.

Survivors include one son, Collin Duett of Coleman; her parents, Charles Rambo of Coleman and Neva Simpson of Coleman; three brothers, Michael Rambo and wife, Lucinda, of Coleman, Joshua Rambo and wife, Jennifer, of Santa Anna, Zachariah Rambo of Abilene; her grandmother Charlene Barnett of Coleman; two nephews, Jayden Rambo of Santa Anna, Dawson Rambo of Santa Anna; two nieces, Jolie Rambo of Santa Anna, SeAera Rambo of Santa Anna and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by one grandfather, Jackie Barnett, Sr.; her grandmother, Geneva Simpson and a step-grandfather, Leslie Dickson.

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

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

Jerry Marks, 71
5/15/2009
Jerry Marks, of Voss, died Friday, May 15, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Stacy Cemetery in McCulloch County with Ed Marks officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

Jerry Marks was born October 28, 1937 in Lamesa, the son of Jess Marks and Cleytus McHenry Marks. He served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1958. On January 1, 1957, he married Robbie Highnote in Morton. He moved to Voss in 2001 from Morton, where he worked as a welder, was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Robbie Marks of Voss; one son, Michael Marks of Voss; one daughter and son-in-law, Shanna and Mitchell Valentine of Lubbock; three brothers; two sisters; 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to God’s Learning Channel, P.O. Box 61000, Midland, TX 79711-1000.

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

Jean H. Justice, 84
5/13/2009
Jean H. Justice, 84, former resident of Coleman, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Healdton, Oklahoma.

Graveside services will be 10:00am Friday, May 15, 2009 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

Jean H. Justice was born July 20, 1924 in Coleman, the daughter of Guy Hipsher and Ethel Starnes Hipsher. She grew in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School. She also attended Howard-Payne University and the University of Texas-Pan American. She taught school in the Cherokee School District in Oklahoma and was also a Nurse. She married Lee Marks Justice in 1942 in Cross Plains. He preceded her in death in 1943 Cross Plains. She later married Hubert Edward Walker in 1956 in Richland Springs. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Order of the Eastern Star and First Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Susie Walker of Juniata, Nebraska; one daughter and son-in-law, Mishelle and Morgan Armstrong of Wilson, Oklahoma; one sister, Elfreda Boomhower of Carey, North Carolina; one brother, Glen Reed Hipsher of Edinburg; three grandchildren, Marcus Smith of Longview, Megan Davis Walker of Phoenix, Arizona, Austin Glen Walker of Juniata, Nebraska; 11 step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by one son, Glen Davis Walker in 1981.

Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Ste. #1100, Chicago, Illinois 60611-1676.

Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com

Gregory Dale Ancinec
5/12/2009
Gregory Dale Ancinec, age 59, of Levelland passed away Friday, May 8, 2009. 

A celebration of life service will be at 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the George Price Funeral Chapel in Levelland. 

The viewing will precede the service starting at 2:00pm.  Burial will follow in the City of Levelland cemetery.

He was born to Joseph and LaVerne Ancinec in Littlefield on July 11, 1949.  He moved with his parents to Plains in early 1953.  He attended Plains Schools and graduated in May, 1967.  His summers were filled with work at the family farm and as a teenager, and he lifeguarded at the Plains Swimming pool.  Later in life he owned and worked as a custom grain harvester.  He attended South Plains College and then entered the Methodist School of Nursing and graduated in 1971.  He was employed as an RN and Director of Nursing (DON) at many hospitals and nursing homes in Texas.  At the time of death, he was employed as an Interim  DON, RN Consultant with Senior Living properties.  Gregg was interim DON at Coleman Health Care Center at the time of his death.  Greg was saved at age 12 and baptized at the Plains First Baptist Church.  He was born again and baptized in the Holy Spirit in Durango, Colorado in 1974 and began a journey of a spirit-filled life.  He lived for God and family.  Gregg and Rhanell Strickland were united in marriage on August 23, 1968 in the First Baptist Church of Plains. 

Gregg is survived by his wife, Rheanell; daughters, Chand Ancinec and Shelby Hines, Kiri and Shane Parker, Elizabeth Ancinec and Steven Ellis, all of Levelland; a brother, Brad Ancinec and wife Vicki; a sister, Gail Holley and husband Jerry, both of Plains; the loves of his life, grandchildren, Taylor, Bailey, and Axton. 

Gregg was predeceased by his infant brother, Bobby; infant son, Shad; and his grandson, Ethan.

Ann Suttle Tarry Flack
5/11/2009
Ann Suttle Tarry Flack of Houston died on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10, 2009.

The family will receive friends for a visitation Tuesday, May 12, 2009 from two until five o’clock in the afternoon at the Bradshaw-Carter Home, 1734 West Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77098.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at eleven o’clock in the morning at Glenwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Flack, the daughter of Allie Kate and James Pride Tarry, was born on July 2, 1921 in Meridian Mississippi. She was a graduate of Wichita Falls High School and The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and River Oaks Country Club. She was a board member of Holly Hall retirement home and the River Oaks Rose Club. As a member of the lunch bunch, she loved being with dear friends.

Mrs. Flack was predeceased by her parents, her husband Joe Fenley Flack in 2001, their daughter Joan Elizabeth Rudolph in 2004 and her sister Katherine Edwards in 2008.

She is survived by her son Joe Fenley Flack, Jr. and wife Patty of Austin and her daughter Kate Scott and husband W.W. “Woody” of Houston; her grandchildren John Robert Scott and wife Bethanne, Anne Scott Ebert and husband Andy, Joe Fenley Flack III and wife Ashley, John Peter Flack, Jennifer Rudolph and fiancé David Mire, Ben Rudolph and wife Leeann, Patrick Rudolph; her son-in-law Baker Rudolph; her great grandchildren Christopher, Woodrow, Brandon, Scott, Thomas, Kate, Scott Ebert, Burke, Kirkland Rudolph, Mary Ellie, Fenley Flack, and Ewan Rudolph. She is also survived by her loving sister’s children Robert, Katherine, and Mark.

The family is grateful to Gulf Coast Hospice and Michelle Estes West for her devotion, service, and loving care over the past four years. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor may be made to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027. We are grateful to God for Ann T. Flack’s long life and for every act of kindness extended to her.

Henry D. Barkemeyer, 76
5/11/2009
Mr. Henry D. Barkemeyer, 76 years of age, a longtime resident of Coleman passed away May 10, 2009 at the Coleman Healthcare Center. 

Family visitation Monday, May 11, 2009 at 9:00am until services at 10:30am in the Walker Funeral Chapel with commital and Rev. Don Northway officiating.  Interment will follow later in the Coleman City Cemetery.

Henry was born November 21, 1932 in Milan Co., Cameron, Texas and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. and Olivia Jergens Barkemeyer and was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Coleman. He was married to Martha Conway and she preceded him in death in 1982.  He later married Gladys Wanda McQueen in Coleman.  Henry had worked for the Coleman Brick Plant for many years and is survived by wife Gladys Wanda Barkemeyer and three brothers - L.C. of Cross Plains, Robert and sister in law Thelma of Coleman, and William of Temple.  He was preceded in death by a son.

Ophelia Proctor, 80
5/9/2009
Ophelia Proctor, 80, of Bangs and formerly of Coleman, died Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services will be 1:00pm Monday, May 11, 2009 at the Coleman City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

Family visitation will be from 3:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home.

Ophelia Proctor was born November 16, 1928 in San Angelo, the daughter of Eddie Barrington and Annie Mae Brooker Barrington. She grew up and attended school in Junction and Brady. She married Barney B. Proctor in 1949 in Big Spring. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1966. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide for Ranger Park Inn in Santa Anna and Girling Health Care in Brownwood. She lived in Coleman for many years and moved to Bangs in 2008.

Survivors include her children, Marvin Jackson, Jr. and his wife, Janie, of Lake Brownwood, Linda Sue Baggett and husband, Rich, of Brownwood, Steve Douglas Proctor and wife, Diane, of Brownwood, Brenda Nell Rambo and husband, Curtis, of Bangs; one sister, O’Nell Hunt of Barnhart; 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews, including Gwendolyn Bahena of Santa Anna.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two children, Ronnie Lee Proctor, Barbara Ann Donahower; three sisters, Lavada Barrington, Frances Ayers, Nadine Tenery and one grandson, James Edward Hammonds, III.

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Geneva Lynn Perez, 20
5/8/2009
Geneva Lynn Perez age 20 of Coleman, Texas passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Coleman County Medical Center following an automobile accident.

Services will be Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:00am at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paula Crist officiating.  Interment will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery with Henderson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

The family will receive friends Sunday, May 10 from 6:00 till 7:30pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Geneva was born December 30, 1988 in Snyder, Texas to Uvaldo and Ines Hernandez Perez. She was raised in Coleman where she attended the Coleman Schools. Geneva was a waitress employed with Sonic Drive-in.

SURVIVORS:  Son – Brandin Perez of Coleman, Texas; Father & Mother – Uvaldo & Ines Perez of Coleman, Texas; Paternal Grandmother – Delores DeLeon of Houston, Texas; Several Aunts, Uncles & Cousins

Carolyn Bartley, 55
5/4/2009
Mrs. Carolyn Bartley, 55 years young of Coleman, passed away Monday May 4, 2009 at the Coleman County Medical Center.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 6:- 8: 00pm at Walker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 10:00am in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel. Private Interment will be in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Carolyn was born May 12, 1953 to Harold Wilson and Gladys Jo Outlaw in Brownfield, Texas. She married Jimmy Bartley on October 7, 1995 in Coleman. Carolyn is survived by her Husband Jimmy Bartley of Coleman, a son Steven Lane Monroe of Coleman, a sister Sharla and husband Glen Dyer of San Angelo, 2 granddaughters, Tori and Megan Monroe, both of Coleman. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Judy Calvin.

Jewel Booth Faith, 94
5/4/2009
Jewel Booth Faith, 94, of Decatur formerly of Chico passed away May 3, 2009 at Decatur.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, May 6. 2009, 2:00pm at Jones Family Funeral Home Chapel, Bridgeport. Officiating will be Rev. Ken May. Pallbearers will be Les Gerron, Harold Oberg, Leonard Meeks, Mark Jones, G. A. Buckner and John Brown. Music will be by Tammy and Jerrol Higgins. Interment will be in Chico Cemetery.
 

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 6-8pm at the funeral home.

Mrs. Faith was born January 27, 1915 in Chico to Ben and Vera Holden Booth. She was a former resident of Coleman for 35 Years and her only child Virginia Faith Brown was born and raised there. She was a third generation of the pioneer Booth family who settled in Chico in 1874. In March 2004 she donated land that had been in the family since the early 1920s for the youth of Chico. The park has five baseball and softball fields. It bears the name Jewel Park. She loved gardening, weather watching and watching cooking shows on TV. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur.

She is survived by her only child, Virginia Brown and son-in-law, Don of Runaway Bay; Grandchildren, Kris Brown of Chico, Velvet Oberg of Runaway Bay and Vikki Brown-Meeks of Houston, Texas; Six Great Grandchildren; Sister, Louise Gerron of Ennis, Texas. Preceded in death by parents, Ben and Vera Booth; husband of 51 years, Lloyd Faith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church, 1200 W. Preskitt, Decatur, Texas 76423.

Mrs. Carolyn Bartley, 55
5/4/2009
Carolyn Bartley, of Coleman, passed away Monday May 4, 2009 at the Coleman County Medical Center.

Services are pending at this time with Walker Funeral Home.

MILLIE (MILDRED) MARTIN
5/3/2009
Born January 3, 1929 to farm workers Leah Dewald and Henry Feit in Fort Collins, Colorado. Her love of learning led her to leave her rural, farm worker family at fourteen years of age to support herself working at a bicycle shop and as a book keeper while she pursued her education. She literally walked across frozen lakes to get to school.

A Memorial Service celebrating Millie's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman.

Millie was preceded in death by her sister, Laura, and brother, Eddie. Moving to Reno, Nevada she became a computer programmer and Savings and Loans branch manager. She later became a realtor and was a member of the “Million Dollar Club.”

The late Tony Trigueiro, Reno, Nevada was her first husband with whom she had two sons, Dr. Craig (Betty) Trigueiro of Bradenton, Florida and Dwight (Joyce) of Sun Valley, Nevada. She has a grand daughter, Stephanie.

The late Kenneth Martin of Coleman County, Texas was her second husband. They moved to his family’s ranch. She has two step children; James Martin of Sterling City, Texas and Kathy (Paul) Houts of Sparks, Nevada.

While she worked to preserve the ranch, her real love of art blossomed. She became a very accomplished painter. Millie was a founding member and multi-time president of the Fine Arts League of Coleman County. It was her love of art and her many friends in the art community that sparked her soul. Millie loved them, and they loved her.

She moved to Bradenton in March 2008 to receive medical treatment while staying with Craig and Betty. Dwight came to join them as a care giver in her last month before she joined the Lord on April 29, 2009. Memorial services will be in Coleman, Texas.

Donations can be made in her behalf for the Millie Martin Patron Award at: The Fine Arts League of Coleman County, PO Box 376, Coleman, Texas 76834. www.fineartsleaguecolemantx.com

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

RICK SIKES
August 5, 1935 - May 1, 2009
Rick Sikes, 73, died at his home in Coleman, Texas on May 1, 2009. Rick, born James Richard Sikes on August 5, 1935 in Coleman, was a man of many hats. From a Farm Boy to a Roughneck to a Texas Musician to a Convict to a Loving Husband and Father, Rick lived his life and played his music to the fullest.

His first love of music came before he could speak as he listened to Jimmie Rodgers with his family. Rick played music at every opportunity and always dreamed of being a cowboy musician. After growing up on a farm he started working in oilfields at the age of 17 and played with local bands on the weekends. He formed a band shortly thereafter, called "Rick Sikes and the Rhythm Rebels". Rick had his own music show at K-PAR TV in Abilene, Texas in 1964 and the Rhythm Rebels played all over the states of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and California. Rick had the distinct pleasure and honor of playing with Dean Beard, Tommy Overstreet, Bob Wills, Red Foley, Willie Nelson, Bobby Bare, Sonny James, Stonewall Jackson, Loretta Lynn and Jimmy C. Newman, just to name a few.
 

In 1971, Rick was arrested and charged with bank robbery. He was tried, found guilty and sentenced to 25 years and 50 years to run consecutively and sent to Leavenworth Penitentiary. Being a true rebel, he struggled greatly with being in prison, however, he came to follow the words of Teddy Roosevelt: "Always do the best you can with what you have where you are". Keeping with that positive outlook, Rick formed a band in prison called Rick Sikes and the Survivors. He wrote a song called "From the Bottle to the Needle", and was given permission to put together a recording studio. To this day, it is the only known recording studio inside of a Federal prison. He was released from prison in August 1985 and was married to Janice K. Smith, his longtime love, one week after his release. He opened his own business in Coleman called Sikes Signs and put all of his energy, creative abilities and talents towards building a home, raising two young girls, and making up for lost time. He did not pick up his guitar or actively pursue any music interests after getting out of prison, for many years. In 1999, his close friend, Roxy Gordon, and others including good friend, Steam Train Maury "King of the Hobos" (who named Rick the Music Man), pushed him to start playing and singing again.

Over the span of Rick's life he worked as an oilfield roughneck, dynamite blaster's assistant, carpenter, pipe-fitter, sign painter, and appliance repairman. Most recently he owned and operated Rijan, his own music store and recording studio. Rick has always been a "thinker" and a "doer" and spent his entire life coming up with different and creative ways to tackle projects. He became one of the first people in this part of the country to use a monitor on stage and in 1966, according to Ralph Emery, Rick and Dean Beard recorded and produced the first known country trumpet solo. Rick's most recently finished work includes CDs "Redemption" and "Etchings in Stone".

Rick is survived by his wife of 23 years Janice Sikes of Coleman; three sons James Sikes of Granbury, TX; Palmer Sikes of Las Vegas, NV; Ricky Sikes of Wichita Falls, TX; two daughters Deva Deaton of McKinney, TX; Crystal Klein of Littleton, CO; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Marie Taylor and his grandson Rusty Pendleton.

Rick's funeral services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas at 1:30 P.M. Sunday, May 3, 2009 followed by a wake at the family’s residence at 900 N. Neches in Coleman.

His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are sent to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605 or private family contributions may be made to the First Coleman National Bank.

W.A. Nance, Jr., 94
4/22/2009
W.A. (Dub) Nance, Jr., age 94, died Monday, April 20, 2009 in Andrews, Texas.

Memorial services for W. A. (Dub) Nance, Jr., of Andrews and formerly of Levelland, will be at 2:00pm, Thursday, April 23, 2009, at First Baptist Church, Levelland with Dr. Brian Hill, Minister of Music, officiating. Burial will be in City of Levelland Cemetery under direction of George Price Funeral Home, Levelland.

The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 7:00pm until 8:00pm, Wednesday, April 22, 2009.

He was born on December 11, 1914 to William Alfred and Ruth Nance, and was a longtime resident and businessman in Levelland. He was married to Juanita Marie Harper October 17, 1939 in Odessa, Texas. He was a longtime Pharmacist of Levelland’s Palace Drug Store and was a member of the Texas Board of Pharmacy and received a certificate for 50 years of pharmaceutical service. He held various positions in of First Baptist Church, Levelland, Texas, served as a deacon, and sang in the Sonshine Choir . Former Chairman of the Mexican Mission committee and headed the building of the main mission building in 1950’s. He was a member of the original Texas State Guard and seventeen years in Volunteer Fire Department. Scoutmaster of Pack 636 for several years and chaired the Hockley County Polio Foundations. He was a member of Rotary International and the Kiwanis Club and director of the Hockley County Food Box. Past Director of the Levelland Country Club and former Director of the Levelland State Bank. He played an exhibition match once with Master’s Champion, Bryon Nelson. He was preceded in death by a son, William Kenneth (Hoppy) Nance in 1954.

Survivors include: his wife, Juanita Nance of Andrews; his children, Colley Jean Hanks and H.A. of Andrews, Mary Ellen Culpepper and husband David, and Dr. Brian Kenneth Nance and wife Eliza Glaze of Conway, South Carolina; a sister, Virginia Foster, of Clifton, Virginia, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be given to either Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, First Baptist Church, Levelland, or Buckner Benevolences, P. O. Box 271189, Dallas, TX 75227.

To leave online condolences, please go to www.mem.com

Dorothy McIntosh, 88
4/21/2009
Funeral services for Dorothy McIntosh, 88, of Brownwood, will be held at held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Coggin Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenleaf Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22nd at Davis-Morris Funeral Home.

“Miss Mac” died Monday, April 20, 2009, in Abilene, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. For nearly 50 years she was the choral director at Brownwood High School, known for her love of music, dedication to students, strict insistence for manners and procedure and unparalleled success of the music program.

Dorothy and her twin sister Doris were born May 20, 1920, the daughters of Clyde and Ione McIntosh. Miss Mac’s sister, Doris Allen, survives. The sisters graduated from Brownwood High School in 1937, and Howard Payne College in 1941. In 2004, the sisters were honored at Howard Payne’s homecoming as “Coming Home Queens.”

Dorothy McIntosh received her master of arts degree from Hardin-Simmons College in Abilene in 1949. She lived all of her life in Brown County (80 years of it in the house where she was born) and was a life-long member of Coggin Avenue Baptist Church. She served as church organist and was a Sunday School teacher there for 44 years.

The 1941-42 school term, Miss Mac taught at Blanket, and was recruited to South Elementary to teach music and art the next school year. In the fall of 1948, Miss Mac was asked to start a high school choral music program as an accredited course. The courses premiere year, it had an enrollment of 88. In 1985, when Miss Mac retired, the enrollment had grown to 166.

Her thousands of students graduated out of her program well educated in music, but also better citizens and people. Miss Mac had “a stare that would stop you in your tracks,” they remembered, “but a smile to let us know we did a good job.”

Miss Mac received an honorary doctorate from HPU in 1995 and the Distinguished Alumni Award from HPU in 1985. Since 2005, she had been serving on the President’s Council at Howard Payne University. She also served 19 years on the HPU Board of Trustees, including a term as the board chair.

Besides her twin sister, Miss Mac is survived by her caregiver for the last five years, Marty Cloy; a niece Dorothy Kellogg of Alexandria, Va.; a nephew, Jack Allen of McLean, Va.; and two great-nephews, Allen and Stephen Kellogg.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, and a brother.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Dr. Dorothy McIntosh Endowed Music Scholarship at Howard Payne University; P.O. Box 2369; Brownwood, TX 76804; or to the Building Fund of Coggin Avenue Baptist Church 1815 Coggin Ave, Brownwood 76801.

Condolences, memories, and tributes can be left for the family at www.mem.com

Doil Boothe, 55
4/20/2009
Mr. Doil Boothe, 55 years of age of Coleman, passed away April 19, 2009 at his residence in Coleman. 

Services will be Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:00am graveside in the Garden of Memories in Stephenville, Texas. 

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 22nd at 4:00pm in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel of Coleman.

Doil was born June 24, 1953 in Clinton, Oklahoma.  He was the son of the late Mr. Jack Doil Boothe and Anna Lou Ellis Boothe of Brownwood.  He was a member of the Church of Christ and owner of Coleman Video Store. 

He is survived by:  mother Anna Boothe of Brownwood; one sister Rita Boothe of Dallas; two brothers and sister-in-law Steve & Linda Boothe of Brownwood and Travis Boothe of Plano; nieces Leslie Boothe and Lacye Boothe of the Metroplex; nephews Brady and Alicia Boothe of the Metroplex, Dustin Boothe of Austin, Danny, David and Jack Boothe of Plano.

Mary Kah Gordon, 86
4/19/2009
Mrs. Mary Kah “Nana” Gordon, 86 years young passed from this life on Saturday April 18, 2009 in the Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Services will be Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the Union Presbyterian Church 700 Fisk Ave. Brownwood, Texas at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Mary Dalissio and Lyn Rice officiating.

Visitation will be Tuesday at the Church from 12:00noon until service time. Interment will be in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Mary was born July 4, 1922 in Waco, Texas to H. L. Markland and Ruby McClain Markland, graduated from Waco High School in 1941 and then attended the University of Texas at Austin. She married W. Wayland Gordon on August 10, 1944 in Coleman, Texas; they had two children and moved to Brownwood in 1962 where she worked at Brownwood Regional Medical Center for 31 years. Throughout her years, she touched many lives and was loved by many. Mary was a respected and loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and loving friend. Nana will continue to live in our hearts forever.

Survivors include: Husband W. Wayland Gordon, of Brownwood. Daughter: Gwenda Kah and Rick Aber, of Forney Tx, Son: H. Markland Gordon of Coleman and Letha Rice of Brookesmith, Granddaughters: Shea and Collin Walker of Coleman, Sara Kah and Chris Hausen of Austin, Robyn and Scott Trantham of Irving, and Robin Rice of Brookesmith, Grandsons: Jason and Julie Smith of Garland, Sean and Johanna Gordon of Brownwood, Bryan Aber of Dallas, Bradford and Felicia Smith of Addison, Great-granddaughters: Ryan Mason Walker, Mallory Trantham, Olyvia Trantham, Great-grandsons: Andrew Gunner Gordon, William Gage Gordon, Noah Edwin Smith, andWyatt Gordon Smith.
 

Doil Boothe, 55
4/19/2009
Mr. Doil Boothe of Coleman passed away April 19, 2009, at 55 years of age, at his residence.

Services are pending with Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

DAISY LORAIN COLE, 87
4/16/2009
Lorain Cole, 87, of Coleman, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Clyde Nursing Center.

Graveside funeral service will be held 10:00am Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Bryan Stokes officiating. Interment will be in the Coleman Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be held on Friday, April 17 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan, Coleman, Texas.

Lorain Cole was born June 29, 1921 in Coleman, a daughter of Oscar and Birdie Fleming Barnett. She grew up in Coleman where she attended school. On December 24, 1945 she married William Scott Cole in Coleman and he preceded her in death on January 13, 2003. She was a life-long resident of Coleman, a homemaker, and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include one daughter, Pat Balch and husband Gilbert of Baird; three grandchildren, Majetta Stokes of Hawley, Tiffany Rutherford of Lockhart and William Cole of San Angelo; four great-grandchildren, Olyvia Jackson, Trevor Jackson, Hank Stokes, Sally Stokes; daughter-in-law, Liz Cole of San Angelo; nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Gary Cole on June 26, 2007; brothers and sisters, Artie Barnett, Alonzo Barnett, Bill Barnett, Josie Smith, Edora Crye.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, P. O. Box 785, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Cowboy Heritage Church, Hayes Road, Clyde, Texas 79510.

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Gerald Welch
4/13/2009
Gerald Welch, 81, of Coleman, died Sunday, April, 12, 2009 at Scenic Mountain Hospital in Big Spring.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Gerald Welch was born April 30, 1927 in Haskell County, the son of Marvin Edward Welch and Mirta Delphia Amonett Welch. He grew up and attended school in Haskell. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Mary Lee (Jerry) Compton. and later married Mamie Pack Birdwell in Fort Worth. She preceded him in death on September 4, 2006. Gerald moved to Coleman in 1966 and owned Welch Chevrolet-Cadillac and later owned Welch Auto Sales. He moved to Big Spring in 2007 and was a member of First Baptist Church in Coleman.

Survivors include one son, Mike Welch of Odessa; one daughter, Michelle Welch Green of Silver Creek, Georgia; two sisters, Gloria Wolfe of Houston, Linda Thomas of Cloudcroft, New Mexico; two step-sons, Jack Birdwell and wife, Jennifer, of Big Spring, Danny Birdwell of Monahans; three half-sisters, Frankie Welch, Charlotte Welch, Linda Welch; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Welch and one son, Mark Welch on July 16, 2005 and one sister, Ladell Welch.

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Robert "Bob" Barstow, 85
4/09/2009
Robert ‘ Bob’ Barstow age 85 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 9:15 am at the Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman.

Services will be Saturday at 11:00 am at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Rodger Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

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

Robert was born on March 23, 1924 in Ithaca, Michigan to the late Raymond and Jessie Curtis Barstow. He was raised in Lewiston, Michigan where he attended schools. On March 4, 1950 Robert married Vera Harman in Lapeer, Michigan and they have celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage. He has been a resident of Santa Anna since 1992 moving here from Weatherford. Robert was a Methodist, a member of the Elks Club and a retired restaurant manager and farmer.

SURVIVORS:  Wife – Vera Barstow of Santa Anna, Texas, 2 Daughters - Pat & husband Red Fellers of Santa Anna, Texas, Susie Voss of Santa Anna, Texas; 3 Sons - Mike & wife Debbie Barstow of Fort Worth, Texas; Randy Barstow of Ft Worth, Texas; Gary & wife Margo Barstow of San Antonio, Texas; 9 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren

R. B. McHorse, 92
4/9/2009
R. B. McHorse left this earthly home and entered his Heavenly home on Wednesday, April 8, 2008, at the age of 92 years. He was a resident of the Whitesboro Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Graveside services with Masonic Rites will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Gary Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

R.B. was born on May 15, 1916, to Marvin and Irene McHorse. He married Virginia Elizabeth Nix on January 1, 1940 in Hereford. Prior to moving to Whitesboro, in 1997 he was active in the First Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge of Coleman. He was a retired Post Master and had served as Past Master of the Masonic Lodge several times, having received 50 and 75 year service pins.

R.B. is survived by his daughter, Judy Sanges and husband, Earl, of Whitesboro, his son, Michael D. McHorse and wife, Elaine, of Gainesville, five grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one niece, Susan Perdue of Lott.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, a son, William M. McHorse, a brother, Robert McHorse and one grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 983, Coleman, Texas 76834 or the Coleman Masonic Lodge, c/o Harold Skelton, 312 South Colorado, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Please sign his online guestbook at: www.livingmemorials.com.

Addie Rose Gilliam, 91
4/6/2009
Mrs. Addie Rose Gilliam, 91 years of age, passed away April 6, 2009 in the Abilene Regional Hospital. 

Addie had lived in Coleman most of her life and the past year in Abilene with her son and daughter in law.  Addie was born in Coleman on October 28, 1917 and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Aileene  White.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Coleman and is survived by:  son and daughter in law Edward and Gloria Gilliam of Abilene; three grandchildren - Fred McDonald and Garland Lindsey Gilliam both of Abilene and Gloria Maria Gould of Hurst; four great grandchildren.

Family visitation will be Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 1:30pm.  Service will be at 3:00pm in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with  Rev. Mike Kerzee officiating and committal services will be in the Chapel.  Interment will be in the Coleman City cemetery under direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Coleman.

Charlie Eppler
4/6/2009
Charlie Eppler passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family at Central Valley Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held Thursday April 9, 2009 in the Wales LDS church at 12 noon. Visitation prior to the service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Interment in the Wales Cemetery.

As Charlie requested there will be a potluck dinner after the services at his home. All family and friends are invited to come and celebrate his life.

Survived by sons Vince (Susan) Eppler, Angel Fire, NM; Kurt (Renita) Eppler, Angel Fire, NM; Clint (Ellen) Dye, Levan, UT; and daughter Betty (Tom) Aust, Levan, UT; 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sisters Betty (Byron) Calcote, Elizabeth Cook.

He will be remembered for his generosity, work ethic, dedication for his family, drilling and story telling. His interests were hunting, fishing, raising and feeding wild turkeys, chickens, and spending time with his best friend Scratchy (his dog). He raised 4 children and owned and operated Midway Perforating & Drilling Inc.

Preceded in death by his wife Marsha Eppler, dad Audrey Eppler and mother Myrtle Eppler.

Online condolences available at www.rasmussenmortuary.com .

Carroll R. Hodges, 95
4/6/2009
Mr. Carroll R. Hodges, 95 years of age of Santa Anna, Texas 300 CR 121 since 1983, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 5, 2009.

Family visitation will be Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Lohn Tabernacle from 10:00 to 11:00am Wednesday with services to follow graveside at the Marion Cemetery at 11:30am on Wednesday, March 8, 2009.  The interment will follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Mr. Hodges was born March 18, 1914 in Waldrip, Texas to Tom and Cora Hodges. He married Miss Nelda Opal Hester in Reno, Nevada March 22, 1942.  He was a rancher and a veteran of World War II.

Carroll is survived by his wife - Nelda of the home; four daughters and sons in law - Caroline and Ivy Cole of Liberty Hill, Dianne English and Kathy and Lee Doggett of San Angelo, Texas, and Nancy Hodges of Mertzon, Texas; two sisters - Nettie Andrews and Loretta McCree of Plainview, Texas. Two grandsons have preceded him in death - Bobby Lee and Dustin Lee Doggett. Also preceding him in death were his son in law Paul English and six brothers and five sisters.

Ona Jean Rowden, 74
4/5/2009
Ona Jean Rowden, of Coleman, died Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2009 at the Burkett Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. James Posey officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Ona Jean Rowden was born October 15, 1934 in Burkett, the daughter of Joe Tabor and Sarah Lu Jones Tabor. She grew up and attended school in Coleman. She married Joe H. Rowden in 1962 in Coleman. He preceded her in death in 1982. She worked at the Coleman County Sheriff’s Department for 15 years as a jailer and was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include one son Wayne Rowden and wife, Mary, of Coleman; one daughter, Donna Anderson of Odessa; one sister, Beulah Williams of Oakdale, Louisiana; one brother, George Tabor of Kennedale, Texas; six grandchildren, Misty Cole of Odessa, Chris Anderson and wife, Crystal, of Spring, Esley Anderson of Odessa, Cody Rowden of Odessa, Laura Rowden of Coleman, Stacy Rowden of Coleman; three great-grandchildren, Avery Anderson and Tucker Anderson, both of Spring, Dazzlynn Brooks of Coleman and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband and six brothers and sisters.

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

James Tandy Bennett, 76
4/2/2009
James Tandy Bennett I, TSGT USAF Retired, 76 years young passed away from this Life at 5:25am Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Family visitation will be held on Monday, April 6, 2009 from 11:30am to 12:30pm at Southside Church of God, 406 Boswell in San Antonio. 

Funeral service will be at Southside Church of God at 12:30pm with Rev. Wm. Patrick Bennett officiating.  Interment will take place at 2:15pm in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas with Full Military Honors.  Arrangements are under the direction of Tom G. Walker Funeral Home of Coleman, Texas.

James was born July 10, 1932 in Golden Pond, Kentucky to Francis "Frank" Marion Bennett and Ida Lamkin Bennett.  He worked for Lang's Drug Store in Paducah before enlisting in the United States Air Force on July 17, 1951.  He met and then married Felicitas Alicia "Licha" Fuentes in San Antonio on July 10, 1953.  They shared 55 years together. 

Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife "Licha" of San Antonio; 3 daughters and sons in law - Betty Stuart of San Antonio, Peggy and Bob Baker of Orlando, Florida, Sharon Brown and Tommy Pritt of San Antonio; 4 sons and daughters in law - James T. Bennett II and Cheryl, Jack T. Bennett and Laura Dragoo all of San Antonio, Phillip E. Bennett of Chicago, Illinois and Rev. Wm. Patrick Bennett of Coleman, Texas;  19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews; cousins; sister in law Delia Belmarez of San Antonio; brother in law David Fuentes of California; and friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers - Bill, Lacy, Maxie, Brandon, and Hollis, and 2 sisters - Pocahontas Nance and Francis Pulley, sister in law Julia Knable, and brother in law Carlos Fuentes. 

Jack Watters, 62
4/1/2009
Jack Watters age 62 of Midland, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at the Hospice of Midland Inpatient Unit in Midland.

Services will be Friday, April 3, 2009 at 9:00 am at the Inspiration Center in Midland with Rev. Jan Reed officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 till 8 pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.

Friday, April 3, 2009 from 6 till 8pm the family will receive friends at Henderson Funeral Home in Coleman.   Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

Jack was born on August 8, 1946 in Coleman, Texas to the late John Melvin and O B Wheeler Watters. He was raised in Coleman attending the Coleman ISD and then joined the United State Air Force serving his country in Viet Nam. On April 12, 1967 Jack married the love of his life, Reba Jo Dieterich in Midland and they have celebrated over forty-one years of marriage. He was a contract welder and had worked for various companies in the Midland area, having worked at Tretolite Chemical on and off for seventeen years and for Patts Fabrication for the last ten years.

SURVIVORS:  Wife – Reba Watters of Midland, Texas; 2 Sons – Joe and wife Tammy Watters of Greenwood, Texas and Lance and wife Tiffany Watters of Lubbock, Texas; Three little angels (Grandchildren) - Jodilyn Watters of Greenwood, Texas, Landen Blake & Lawson Jack Watters both of Lubbock, Texas: Sister – Carol and husband Wiley Ballard of Midland, Texas; Two very special people – Ariel & wife Shay Elliott, Alisha & husband David Dunson; Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jack was preceded in death by his brother Max Watters.

The family requests donations be made to Hospice of Midland, P O Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702

Special thanks to Hospice of Midland, Richard Beebe, Tamy Cornish, Mandy Butler and our special angel, Frances Joe Young of Nurses Unlimited. 

Joe E. Greer- age 79
3/30/2009
Joe E. Greer, long time Coleman resident, passed away in Lubbock, TX on Sunday, March 29, 2009.

He was born in O’Donnell Texas, the son of Matthew and Mamie Troxell Greer on May 31, 1929. He was a mechanic and farmer in Coleman County and farmed many years in McLennan County.

He is survived by his wife, Billie, of Lubbock. A daughter, Kay Greer Lively and her husband, Roy, of Ropesville, TX. A son, Bobby Joe Greer and his wife, Colleen, of Cedar Park, TX. Four grandsons, Cody Tubbs of Austin, TX, Chad Tubbs of Lubbock, TX, Aaron Greer of Lubbock, TX, and Jordan Greer of Austin, TX.

A Memorial Service will be held at Lake Ridge Memorial Chapel at 2:30pm, Saturday, April 4th in Lubbock, TX.

David Severn Thompson, 74
3/30/2009
Mr. David Severn Thompson, 74 years of age, a lifetime resident of Coleman passed away March 30, 2009 in the Coleman Healthcare Center.

Services will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 11:00am at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Marvin Hale Officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

David was born December 24, 1934 in Coleman, Texas. He was married to the late Ruby Josephine Day in Coleman, who preceded him in death. He was a collector and is survived by two daughters and son in law - Jeanie Guerrero and Cindy and Chuck Watson all of Coleman; four sons and daughters in law - Rex Dale Thompson and Danny Glen and Gaylene Thompson all of Coleman, David Wayne and Michelle of Brownwood, Texas, Michael and Margie Thompson of Kermit, Texas; two sisters and brothers in law - Thelma and Charles Cowart of Brady Texas and Dean and J. R. Shirley of Abilene; one brother - Franklin Thompson of Brownwood, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Two daughters have preceded him in death. 

Judy Dianne Rasbury, 55
3/30/2009
Judy Dianne Rasbury of Mesquite, TX passed away on March 28, 2009 in Dallas, TX.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm at Anderson Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Terrell.

Services will be on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Anderson Clayton Bros. Funeral Home Chapel in Terrell.

She was born on February 11, 1954 in Coleman, TX to the late Duane and Nora (Smith) Robinson. Judy graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor degree in Music Therapy. She earned a Master of Music Therapy degree from Southern Methodist University in 1981 and a Master of Science from Amberton University in 1991. Judy worked at Terrell State Hospital for 27 years, serving most recently as Director of Adjunctive Therapy. Judy was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Dallas, where she served as a Sunday School teacher. She was very involved in her daughter's Girl Scout troop and in the musical arts programs at her daughter's school. Judy will be remembered for her dedication, great sense of humor and for the love she showed her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Duane and Nora Robinson. Judy is survived by her husband Don Rasbury of Mesquite, TX; one daughter, Amanda Rasbury of Mesquite, TX; two brothers, Joe Robinson and wife Karen of Coleman, TX, Larry Robinson and wife Elaine of Coleman, TX; one sister-in-law, Libby Rasbury of Normandy, TN; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be forwarded to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the American Diabetes Association.

Patsy June Bartley, 80
3/28/2009
Patsy June Bartley, lifetime resident of Coleman and Coleman County, passed away March 27, 2009 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Family visitation will be from 5:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday evening at Walker Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 11:00am Monday, March 30, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells and Dianne Cree officiating. Burial will follow at Coleman City Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to your favorite charity.

She was born June 4, 1928 in Gouldbusk, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick and Fannie Wilson Downey. She was married to the late Billy Bartley in Coleman on July 26, 1947. He preceded her in death in 2001.  She was also preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law Glynn and Sing Downey and brother Malcolm Downey.

Patsy was a homemaker and housewife, teacher's aide, member and organist of Trinity Methodist Church of Coleman for many years. 

Survivors include: four sons and daughters-in-law - Mickey and Alyce Bartley of Goldthwaite; Jimmy and Carolyn Bartley of Coleman; Rickey and Rachel Bartley of Mesa, Arizona; Rev. Dr. Tracey and Kay Bartley of Granbury, Texas; brother and sister-in-law - Sherwood and Jean Downey of Coleman; sister and brother-in-law - Doris and Bob Dehnel of San Angelo;  sister-in-law - Zelma Downey of Coleman; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Vera Musick England Lewis, 86
3/28/2009
Vera Musick England Lewis, of Abilene, died Thursday, March 26, 2009 at an Abilene hospital.

Graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 30 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Sam Earp officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lewis was born November 24, 1922 in Oplin, Texas, a daughter of the late James Edward Musick and Thelma Counts Musick. She grew up in Texas. She was married to James B. Lewis, Sr. and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of North Park Assembly of God Church in Abilene.

Survivors include one daughter, Judy Koopman of Rochester, NY; three sons, Robert (Don) England of Snyder, Mack Wayne England of Abilene, Charles Raymond Harriger of Abilene; three brothers, George Musick of Dunn, NC, Houston Musick and Jerry Musick both of Abilene; five sisters, Jean Caravas of California, Earlene Fowler of Las Vegas, NV, Lola Fay Johnson of Abilene, Shelby Joy Colvey of Jacksonville, FL and Charlon Cardenas of Plano; five granchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Lynn England in 2000.

Memorials may be made to North Park Assembly of God, 1902 Jameson, Abilene, Texas 79603.

Family visitation will be held Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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

Lorean Casey, 101,
3/28/2009
Lorean Casey died Friday, March 27, 2009 at Coleman Healthcare Center.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Lorean Casey was born June 28, 1907 to Joseph Slayton and Artie Mitchell Slayton. She grew up in Oklahoma and Texas. She was married to Audria C. Casey and he preceded her in death. She moved to Coleman in 1948, was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors include sons:  Carol D. Burkey of Coleman, Johnny Burkey of Coleman, Ronald Burkey of Kerrville, Ammol Burkey of Lovington, NM; two daughters, Loretta Wildman of Kerrville and Betty Galindo of Yukon, OK; 24 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters; six children, Leta Gay Burkey, Priscilla Burkey, Doris Tyson, Joann Holmes, Kay Olsen and Donald Burkey.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

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

Belle Avants Farris, 102
3/25/2009
Belle Avants Farris, age 102, of Coleman, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Coleman County Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2009 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Dick Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan, Coleman, Texas.

Belle was born February 23, 1907 in Brown County, Texas, a daughter of Tom Edgar Avants and Mary Ann Schulze Avants. She grew up in Coleman and Brown Counties, graduating from high school in Whon. On July 1, 1928 she married J. E. Farris in Whon and he preceded her in death on December 20, 1973. She was a homemaker, a member of the Red Hat Society and Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Myrna Ellison and husband Charles of Coleman, Billie Ricke and husband Frank of Medicine Lodge, Kansas; one brother, Charlie Avants and wife Kathleen of Gouldbusk; one sister, Ella Mae Watson of Silsbee; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Farris in 1992 and Tom Farris in 2000.

Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, P. O. Box 289, Coleman, Texas 76834 or the donor's favorite charity.

Please sign her on-line guestbook at
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Mary Funderburg
3/25/2009
Mary Funderburg, 77, of Coleman, died March 24, 2009 at her residence.

Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2008 at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mary Funderburg was born May 11, 1931 in Coleman, the daughter of W.B. Parkis and Ada Oneta Dowdy Parkis. She grew up in Coleman and attended school in Coleman. On December 29, 1948, she married Claudie Lee Funderburg in Coleman. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1984. Mary graduated from nursing school in Brownwood, and received her Licensed Vocational Nurse license. She worked at Sealy Hospital in Santa Anna, Twighlight Nursing Home in Bangs, Senior Citizens Nursing Home in Winters, Holiday Hill Nursing Home and Leisure Lodge, now called Coleman Healthcare Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-daughter Susan and J.D. Culpepper of Zephyr; three sons, Tommie Funderburg, Mike Funderburg and Stephen Funderburg, all of Coleman; two sisters, Geneva Morton and Sandra Steffey, both of Coleman; five grandchildren, Samantha Funderburg and Manolito Funderburg, both of Deerfield, Kansas, Eden Culpepper, Ciera Culpepper and Lacy Culpepper, all of Zephyr and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, and one son, David Funderburg on September 29, 2003.

Memorials may send to The Auditorium Class, c/o First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 983, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Please sign her online guestbook at:
www.livingmemorials.com

Amelia Grace Watson and Loren Finley Watson
3/23/2009
Amelia Grace Watson and Loren Finley Watson, twins born Monday March 16, 2009 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth, Texas entered Eternal Rest on Monday March 16, 2009. The twins are the daughters of Joshua Dayne and Casey Marie Price Watson.

Other survivors include paternal grandparents; Joe and Sharon Watson of Coleman County, maternal grandparents; David Price and Diane Smajstrla both of Vicksburg, Mississippi, aunts; Samantha Price of Champaign, Illinois, Millie Price of Vicksburg, Mississippi, uncles; Jason and wife Lula Watson of Coleman, Jeromy Watson of Coleman, Jeffrey Watson of Stephenville, and James Price of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

A private service was held on Friday March 20, 2009 at the Watson Property with Rev. Brad Dietz of Fellowship Baptist Church officiating and burial took place under the families favorite Oak Tree.

Arrangements were handled by Tom G. Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.  In lieu of flowers there has been a fund started at Citibank for Josh and Casey.

Timothy “Timmy” Allen Woolf, 23
3/23/2009
Mr. Timothy “Timmy” Allen Woolf age 23 of Coleman, Texas passed away on Friday March 20, 2009 at 11:30pm in Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston after complications from being hit by a car on December 18, 2008. Timmy was born February 3, 1986 to Lily Hopson and Walter Woolf Jr. Timothy is survived by his mother Lily of Coleman, his father Walter of Clute, One sister; Pamela Barrow of Paint Rock, Two brothers; Joshua and wife Sheridan Barrow, and Morgan Hopson of Coleman, His maternal grandmother Ruphina Hopson of Coleman and paternal grandparents; Karole and Irvin Woolf of San Angelo. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family held a simple private service on Sunday to remember Timothy as his wish was to be cremated.

Timothy has taken his final and most important trip. He has hitched a ride on a beam of light so that he might walk through the Pearly Gates of Heaven. Arrangements have been with Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Lee Brashear, 82
3/22/2009
Lee Brashear of Santa Anna, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother at age 82 passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 5:05 AM at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center in Brownwood.

Services will be Monday, March 23, 2009 at 11:00am at the Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Marvin Hale officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Sunday, March 22nd from 6 till 8pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

She was born December 29, 1926 in Los Angeles, California to the late Oscar Frances and Gladys Maude Case South. Lee was raised in California where she attended school. On August 4, 1956 she married Albert Junior Brashear in Lovington, New Mexico and they have celebrated fifty-two years of marriage. Lee has been a resident of Santa Anna since 1993 moving here from Clyde, Texas. She was a life long Christian and member of the Northside Baptist Church. Lee was a homemaker and an award winning Avon Representation from 1995 to 2007.

SURVIVORS: Husband - Albert Brashear, Sr. of Santa Anna, Texas; 3 Daughters - Shannon Sims of Phelan, California, Mynna Swalm of Colorado, Diane & husband Andrew Neil of Brenham, Texas; 2 Sons - Gilbert & wife Dawn Brashear of Hobbs, New Mexico and Albert & wife Julie Brashear of Santa Anna, Texas; 19 Grandchildren & 2 Step Grandchildren; 25 Great Grandchildren; 9 Nieces and Nephews.

Lee was preceded in death by daughter - Sylvia Haskins in 1979 and daughter - Margorie Wheeler in 2002 and by 2 sisters and 1 brother.

Jurita Benge
3/17/2009
Jurita Benge, age 51 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Monday, March 16, 2009 at 2:19pm at the Coleman County Medical Center in Coleman.

Services will be Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:00am at First United Methodist Church under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 18, 2009 from 6 till 7pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

She was born September 27, 1957 in Marita, Georgia to Margie Blankenship Benge and the late Fiern Benge. Jurita was raised in Georgia graduating from the Buckhead High School and continued her education at Business College. On October 11, 1988 she married Timothy Benge in Las Vegas, Nevada and they celebrated twenty years of marriage. Jurita had been a resident of Santa Anna for eleven years and was a member of the Methodist Church and a homemaker.

SURVIVORS: Husband – Timothy Benge of Santa Anna, Texas; Daughter – Marina Benge of Santa Anna, Texas; Son – Mark McKenzie of Santa Anna, Texas; Mother – Margie Mitchell of Atlanta, Georgia; 2 Sisters – Victoria Thomson of Atlanta, Georgia, Betty Sue Benge of Atlanta, Georgia.

Jose Luis Molina, Sr., 64
3/16/2009
Jose Luis Molina, Sr. age 64 of Coleman, Texas passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 12:55 PM at Abilene Regional Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.

Services will be Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Coleman City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 till 7 PM at Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

Jose was born August 10, 1944 in Chihuahua, Mexico to the late Luis Molina Cardenas and Aortencia Islas Molina. He was raised in Mexico where he attended schools. On May 11, 1976 Jose married Sylvia Lopez in McAllen, Texas and they celebrated thirty two years of marriage. Jose has been a resident of Coleman for 29 years where he was an upholsterer and electrician also working at Holiday Hill in the maintenance department until his retirement.

SURVIVORS: Wife – Sylvia Molina of Coleman, Texas; 2 Daughters – Adriana Molina of Brownwood, Texas, Vanessa Molina of Coleman, Texas; 4 sisters – Luz Elva Dominquez of El Paso, Texas, Silvia Molina of Juarez, Chihuahua, Leticia Mata of Juarez, Chihuahua, Lefty Chica Mata of Coleman, Texas; 2 Brothers – Ruben Molina of El Paso, Texas, Jesus Molina of Coleman, Texas; 5 Grandchildren – Heath Dillan Rasco, David Clay Rasco, Emily Shea Rasco, Nicholas Aquinaga, & Roan Blake. Jose was preceded in death by his son Jose Luis Molina, Jr. June 7, 2008.

CDR W. D. (Bill) Powell, 88
3/12/2009
CDR W. D. (Bill) Powell, US Navy, Retired, was born on March 13, 1920 and was buried in a private ceremony at Glen Cove, Texas, on February 20, 2009.

CDR Powell was an active participant in World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam. In World War II, Bill served 18 months as an enlisted man in the Navy Construction Battalions. Bill returned home to his Bangs, Texas, family in 1943, having been injured and evacuated from Guam. On his return, Bill served as Pastor of small Southern Baptist churches in the area while attending Howard Payne College where he graduated with the Bachelor of Divinity in 1947. From there he enrolled in Golden Gate Theological Seminary in Berkeley, California where he earned a Master of Divinity degree.

Because he was now a minister and father of two, Bill was exempt from further military service. He re-enlisted, however, as an officer and Chaplain because, as he described it, "I didn't want our boys returning home from war to be preached to by an "old guy" who hadn't been there with them and couldn't understand." At 28, Bill was one of a very few Naval officers who could wear with pride a Good Conduct Medal awarded to him as an enlisted man.

After his retirement in the 1960's and several strokes, Bill lived the life of a farmer in Glen Cove, Texas, where he worked in his daughter's pecan orchard while pastoring small area churches.

He is survived by his daughter Zona Marshall and her husband, Richard, as well as two grandchildren, six grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; brothers and a sister. He was preceded in death by his son, Billy, and his wife, Beth. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Arrangements were under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

James (Jim) Reed, 57
3/11/2009
James (Jim) Reed, 57, of Santa Anna went home to the Lord on Monday, March 9, 2009. 

A Memorial service will be held at the Feed Store Church in Santa Anna Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 1:00pm. 

Jim was born August 6, 1951 to the late Robert Hayes Reed and Emma Margaret Hopson.   He is survived by his daughters Wendy Herrod and Husband Scotty Herrod of Santa Anna, Trish Reed of Coleman, Misty Reed of Freeport and son Douglas Reed of Santa Anna; grandchildren - Sierra Jones, Laken Herrod, Jedidiah Herrod, James T. LeValley, Samantha LeValley, Angel Reed; sisters - Julia Rich, Jane Grace, and brother David Fowler. 

Jim was a wonderful father and will be greatly missed but his memory will live on through countless family and friends. 

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."  John 3:16

R.V. Baker, 87
3/10/2009
R. V. Baker, 87, of Bangs, died Monday, March 9, 2009 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Talpa Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

R. V. Baker was born January 15, 1922 in Hamilton, Texas, a son of Lark and Esther Stubblefield Baker. He grew up around Santa Anna and attended school there. During World War II, he served in the United States Army in the European Theater of Operations. On June 23, 1943 he married Margie Duggins in Coleman and she preceded him in death on January 19, 2003. Mr. Baker was a Master Plumber in the Dallas-Fort Worth area from 1959 to 1986, moving to Bangs in 1986. After moving to Bangs, he was employed for 20 years with the Bangs Housing Authority. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Baker and Karen Baker both of Santa Anna; three sisters, Katherine Parsley of Midland, Lucille Botard and husband Marvin of Hughes Springs, Wilma Cooley of Brownwood; four grandchildren, Deanne Boss and husband Gary of Cabot, Arkansas, Shamey Glasscock of Santa Anna, Devin Brand of Tucson, Arizona, Kasey Hoffman and husband Hobey of Brownwood; seven great-grandchildren, Alison Boss, Kobey Hoffman, Braegan Glasscock, Kaitlyn Brand, Holdyn Hoffman, Remi Hoffman, Larkyn Glasscock; special buddies, Mike Reynolds, Clay Bowers, Richard Glasgow, Bryan and Becca Fellers; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Solaris Hospice, 413 Center Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801.

Please sign his on-line guestbook at
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Kenneth G. Cason, 80
3/9/2009
Mr. Kenneth G. Cason age 80 of Coleman passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 in the Coleman Medical Center.

Services will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 11:00am at the Burkett Cemetery Pavilion, Burkett, Texas with interment to follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Mr. Cason was born June 13, 1928 in Burkett, Texas to Dewey Mack Cason and Maggie Sanders Cason. He is a Korean era U. S. Army Veteran. Survivors include; a daughter Debra Cason of Avondale, Arizona, a son Glenn Cason of Carmel, Indiana, 3 sisters, Berenda Brown, Clydene Comedy, and Maxine, a brother Mack Cason of San Saba, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Billie D. West.

James Allen Reed, 57
3/9/2009
Mr. James Allen Reed, 57 of Santa Anna passed away on Monday March 9, 2009 in Hendrick Medical Center of Abilene.

James was born August 6, 1951 in Andrews, Texas to the late Robert Hayes Reed and Emma Margaret Hopson. Mr. Reed is survived by three daughters - Wendy & husband Scotty Herrod of Santa Anna, Trish Reed of Coleman and Misty Reed of Freeport, Texas; One son Douglas Reed of Santa Anna; 2 sisters - Julia Pauline Rich of Rockport and Jane Grace of Andrews; 1 brother David Fowler of Andrews, and 6 grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Bill Russell, 83
3/6/2009
William "Bill" Oscar Russell, 83, was born September 10, 1925 in San Antonio, Texas and went to be with the Lord, March 5, 2009.

Graveside services will be held in Burkett, Texas Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2:00pm. Arrangements are made by Tom Walker Funeral Home, Coleman, Texas.

Bill spent his youth in Cross Plains, Texas where he graduated high school in 1942, and met his future wife Wynola Thate.  Bill served in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. In 1952 he moved with his family to Waco, Texas where he was a manager with Waco Ready Mix until his retirement. He was a member of Columbus Ave. Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. As a "Baylor Alumni by Choice" he held past memberships in the Baylor Bear Club. He was also a past member of the Waco Lions Club, Rotary and Masonic Lodge.

Bill Russell is survived by daughter Nelia Lynn, son and daughter in law Daniel and Leslie Russell; grandchildren Courtney and Jeff Maia and Jennifer Russell, all of Dallas; and special friend Lottie Jo Kidwell of Waco. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Wynola.

Maudie Reasoner Vance, 99
3/5/2009
Maudie Mae Reasoner Vance, age 99, of Stephenville and formerly of Coleman and Shields, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. at the Kindred Hospital of Fort Worth.

Services will be held 3:00pm Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Anna, with Pastor Kathy Monroe officiating. Interment will be in the Shields Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009 at Stevens Funeral Home.

Maudie was born May 25, 1909 in Sydney, Texas, to the late Albert and Edna Reasoner. The family moved to Shields in 1911. Maudie attended Concho Peak Elementary School and graduated from Coleman High School in 1925. She attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos for two years and then taught at the Miller School in Leaday, Coleman County for two years. On May 28, 1928, she married Clyde Calvin Vance and lived in Shields. She was a homemaker, Mother, helped on the family farm, worked with her husband at the Vance Grocery/Post Office. Their grocery store was destroyed in 1941 by a tornado and the rebuilt only to have to burn down the next year. They moved in to Coleman in 1942 and then on to White Settlement, back to Coleman and then to Brady to work at the Air Base. In 1956, Maudie became a Licensed Vocational Nurse and moved to Amarillo ro work at the Amarillo Air Base Hospital. She retired in 1968. On May 29, 1983, Maudie and Clyde celebrated their 55th anniversary. Clyde died in January, 1984. Maudie was an active member of the Temple Baptist Church of Amarillo. In 2006, she moved to Stephenville to be closer to her children.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Verna and Fred Cross of Stephenville; her son and daughter-in-law, Cecil and Pat Vance of Santa Anna; seven grandchildren, Micky, Cathy, Jim, Tom, Terry, Teena and Tammy; seven great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Casey, Benjamin, William, Jordan, Nikki and Kyle and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clyde, great-grandson, Erich, Taylor, three sisters and 2 brothers.

Pallbearers will be Micky Cross, Jim Cross, Terry Vance, Jordan Taylor, Benjamin Cross, William Cross, Jody Taylor and Jeremy Cross. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Alberthal, Art Walls and Matt Dickerson.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Shields Cemetery Association.

Please sign her online guestbook at:
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RUSSELL Jack White Russell, 83
3/5/2009
RUSSELL Jack White Russell, a 49-year Corpus Christ, Texas resident, died March 1, 2009.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted by Seaside Funeral Home. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2009 between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at Seaside Funeral Home.

A Memorial Service and celebration of his life will be held at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 4:00 pm.
 

He was 83 years old. Jack, who was born in Coleman, Texas, October 31, 1925, played trumpet as a young man and served in the United States Army/Air Force during World War II. He was a waist gunner on a B-17. Afterwards, he became a Beta Theta Pi and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. Later, he became a charter member of the Abilene Bachelor's Club and spent many days sailing on area lakes with his buddies. After getting married and moving his family to Corpus Christi in 1960, Jack became an independent Petroleum Landman. He loved his work and rarely missed a day. He was a faithful member of St.Bartholomew Episcopal Church. Jack cherished his hunting trips, loved to sing and dance, enjoyed spending summer days on the beach with family and friends in Port Aransas, and was an avid tennis player and fan for most of his adult life. Dearly loved by Ann, his wife for 33 years, and his children, he will be remembered for his warm smile, sparkling blue eyes, and friendly, outgoing demeanor. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Bowers Russell, his wife Ann, and his brother Perry. He is survived by his brother Gene, his four children Ross S. Russell, Perry W. Russell, Charles E. Russell, and Barbara R. Safir, and ten grandchildren.

Lena Wallis, 86
3/5/2009
Lena Wallis, age 86, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.

Funeral service will be held 11:00am Saturday, March 7, 2009 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Hetzel officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Coleman.

Family visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 from 5:00 until 6:00pm at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan, Coleman, Texas.

Lena was born in Coleman on November 16, 1922, to Velma and Foy Knowles. She graduated from Coleman High School in 1939. After working for a couple of years as a telephone operator, she married B. W. Wallis in 1941. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1985..

Because of her abilities, work ethic, and love for people, Lena won several "Top Salesperson" awards. After moving back to Coleman, she went to work for Bowen Drug where she retired after 16 years at the age of 75. She so loved her many friends who came to Bowen Drug. She was considered a First Lady by those who knew her best because of her wisdom and charm.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Foy Wayne Knowles and Loyd Knowles; and four sisters: Louise Pridemore, Nellie Boyd, Barbara Gillis and Nancy Thate.

Lena is survived by one son: Dub Wallis and wife Shariann, two daughters: Darlene Woodard and husband Greg, Sharlene Hetzel and husband Richard; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers are: Chad Woodard, Scott Woodard, Michael Taylor, Chris Weadock, Darrell Hillock, Jeff Ledyard, and Dave Pickney. Honorary pallbearers are the Bowen Drug bunch and the Staff at Holiday Hill.

Memorials may be made to Holiday Hill Nursing Home, P. O. Box 392, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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Mary Ann Berry Wade, 82
3/1/2009
Mary Ann Berry Wade, 82, died Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Coleman hospital.

Graveside services will be held Monday, March 2, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Donald Williams officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Berry was born December 21, 1926 in Santa Anna, Texas to Henry and Bertha Berry. Mary Ann was the 7th child and only daughter. Mary Ann married Dan Wade in 1971 in Kerrville, Texas. They lived in Corpus Christi, Texas until 1982 when they returned to Coleman. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1984 and six brothers, Clifford, Artie, Glen, Curtis, Cecil and John Berry.

She was a member of the Elm Street Church of Christ.

Survivors include a step-daughter, Annie Dempsey of Ocean Shores, Washington, and a sister-in-law, Sybil Berry of Coleman; numerous nieces and nephews, including local nieces Barbara Dawson, Deborah Barker, Sue Burleson and Libby Fuller. Local nephews are Jimmie Berry, Mike Berry and Gary Don Berry.

Memorials may be made to the Coleman Senior Citizen Center, 916 S. Concho Street, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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Amelia M. DeLeon, 76
3/1/2009
Mrs. Amelia M. DeLeon, 76, of Santa Anna, died Saturday, February 28, 2009 at her residence.

Funeral Mass will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Romanus Arinze Akamike officiating. Burial will follow in the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Prayer Service will be held Monday, March 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born April 28, 1932 in Santa Anna, the daughter of Eleno G. Martinez and Teres Perez Martinez. She grew up in Santa Anna and attended school there. In 1950 she married Alejando DeLeon, Sr. in Coleman and he preceded her in death on December 22, 2007. Mrs. DeLeon worked for several years at the sewing factories in Brownwood and Coleman. She later worked as a seamstress at Dickie's in Fort Worth. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Guadalupe Society.

Survivors include three sons, Bobby DeLeon and wife Cheryl of Lakeland, Florida, Eddie DeLeon and Sherri Moreno of Santa Anna, Alex DeLeon, Jr. and wife Shana of Santa Anna; one daughter, Mary Patrick and husband Perry of Santa Anna; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Tony Adam DeLeon, her parents and her husband.

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Marie Mills, 90
3/1/2009
Marie Mills, of Gonzales and former Coleman resident, died Friday, February 27, 2009 at Hill Country Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gonzales.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Coleman Cemetery Pavilion in Coleman, with Rev. Tim Penney, Associate Pastor and Students, First Baptist Church of Gonzales, officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan, Coleman, Texas.

Marie Mills was born February 20, 1919 in Dallas, the daughter of Elantlas Monroe Barnes and Linnie Norah Short Barnes. She attended school at Junction. She married Jack Mills on September 4, 1937 in Coleman. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1989. She worked at Overall-Morris Memorial Hospital, now Coleman County Medical Center for many years and moved to Gonzales in 2002. She is a member of Concho Baptist Church, Coleman, Texas.

Survivors include two sons, Jackie Lynn Mills and wife, Sherry, of Gonzales; Gary Richard Mills and wife Melissa of Abilene; two sisters, Mavis Goodwin of Fort Worth and Dean Caldwell of Bonham; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, one daughter, Mary Michelle Brooks.

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

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Dale Fowler, 78
2/25/2009
Dale Fowler age 78 of Santa Anna formerly of Lamesa passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 4:50 PM at his residence in Santa Anna.

Services will be Friday, February 27, 2009 at 11:00am at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Dick Williams officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 6:30 till 7:30pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

Dale was born May 8, 1930 in Garrison, Texas to the late Carl Otis and Lela Mae Barton Fowler. He was raised in Lamesa where he graduated from Lamesa High School in 1948. On July 11, 1985 he married Sharon Schoonover in Lamesa and they have celebrated twenty three years of marriage. Dale was a member of the Baptist Church and a resident of Santa Anna since May of 2008. He was a truck driver and diesel truck mechanic, and owned Fowler Diesel in Lamesa until his retirement.

SURVIVORS: Wife – Sharon Fowler of Santa Anna, Texas; 4 Daughters – Dala & husband Glenn Barron of Santa Anna, Texas, Kelli & husband Kelly Fielding of McPherson, Kansas, K’Lynn & husband Dewayne Hall of Broken Arrow, Texas, Dana & husband Steve Teague of Lamesa, Texas; Son – Larry & wife Kathy Walls of Farmington, New Mexico; 14 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren. Dale was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.

PALLBEARERS: Cody Barron, Toby Sikes, Christopher Williams, Clayton Fielding, Bobby Walls, Bradley Walls

Mary Hall, 51
2/24/2009
Mary Hall, 51, of Coleman, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.

The body will be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joseph Buse officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan, Coleman, Texas.

Mary was born December 15, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Van and Elizabeth Ann Williams Waterbury. She grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1976. On February 17, 1983 she married Michael Hall in Coleman. For six years she worked as a nurses aide at Leisure Lodge Nursing Home and she was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Mike Hall of Coleman; her mother, Ann Waterbury of Coleman; brother, Earl Lewis Waterbury and wife Lynn of Coleman; nephew, Michael James Waterbury and wife Christe of Coleman; great nephew, Axel Strength of Coleman; great niece, Jacquelyn Brianna Waterbury of Coleman; niece, Patty Elizabeth Waterbury Davis and husband Steve of Burleson; great-niece, Jacquelyn Elaine Davis of Burleson; she is survived by two other brothers, Van Waterbury, Jr. and William Henry Waterbury; her best friend, Commander Hannable Ripley.

She was preceded in death by her father, Van Waterbury; brother, Randall Paul Waterbury; great-nephew, Michael Cole Waterbury.

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Polly Warnock, 76
2/23/2009
Polly Warnock age 76 of Clute, Texas passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 5:10 am in Clute.

Services will be Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church of Santa Anna with Rev. Paul Stephen officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 24, 2009 from 6 till 8 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

She was born April 11, 1932 in Wrals, Texas to the late Albrus and Opal Beatrice Pritchard Little. Polly grew up in Santa Anna graduating in 1950 from the Santa Anna High School where she was secretary of her senior class and editor of the high school newspaper. On June 25, 1950 Polly married Derriel Warnock in Santa Anna and they have celebrated fifty eight years of marriage.

Polly was a a very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Santa Anna where she held several offices on the administrative board and was in choir, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School classes, director of Jet Cadents and worked faithfully with the “Lord’s Acre”. She served as a Santa Anna School Board Member, was president of the SAHS Band Boosters and held several offices in the Athletic Booster Club. She was also a member of the Self Culture Club.

Polly began working for the Santa Anna News in 1985 and became editor in 1987. The Warnocks purchased the paper in 1991 and Polly served as editor, publisher, reporter and photographer with the help of one employee until the last issue on January 7, 1999. The Warnocks gave the Santa Anna Library the complete file of papers dating back into the late 1800’s. Polly was named Citizen of the Year in 1990, Honorary Chapter FFA Degree in 1997 from the Santa Anna FFA and in 2000 she was selected by the Santa Anna Ex-Students Association as Ex-Student of the Year.

SURVIVORS: Husband – Derriel Warnock of West Columbia, Texas; 6 Sons – Ron & wife Liz Warnock of Cedar Lake, Texas, Don & wife Wanda Warnock of Katy, Texas, Marty & wife Cathey Warnock of Mesquite, Texas, Mike & wife Angela Warnock of Lake Jackson, Texas, Dwayne & wife Vickie Warnock of Katy, Texas, Doug & wife Stephie Warnock of Katy, Texas; 2 Sisters – June & husband Ray Hawkins of Albany, Texas, Sharley & husbnd Kin Minyard of Snyder, Texas; 13 Grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren.

Margaret Jean Castleberry, 68
2/21/2009
Jean Castleberry, 68, of Lubbock went to meet her Savior on Saturday, February 21, 2009.

Graveside services will be 11:00am on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Resthaven Memorial Park followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 1:30pm at Second Baptist Church with Stephanie Nash officiating.

Visitation will be at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, February 23rd.

Jean worked in the Lubbock ISD for thirty years as teacher, counselor, and career counselor, and as a daycare monitor for SW Human Development for 10 years.

She is survived by her husband, Billy Castleberry, her daughter, Christi Castleberry of Lubbock, sisters, Elizabeth Paprowicz and husband Dick of Medford, OR; Janice Noel of Austin, TX, and brother Obrey Smith and wife Carol of Myrtle Beach, SC,; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Second Baptist Church 6109 Chicago Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424; Delta Kappa Gamma – Alpha Kappa Chapter’s The Jean Castleberry Grant-In-Aid c/o Shirley Boyce 4814 45th Street, Lubbock, TX 79414, South Plains Food Bank, 4612 Locust Ave, Lubbock, TX 79404, or a charity of your choice.

To view a tribute of Jean’s life or to send your words of encouragement to her family visit www.memorialdesigners.net .

Viola Webb, 95
2/20/2009
Viola Webb, retired staff member of the Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at age 95.

The funeral will be held 1:00pm Saturday, February 21, 2009, at First Southern Baptist Church, 1912 SW Gage, Topeka, KS. 

Mrs. Webb will lie in state after 3:00pm, Friday, February 20 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1320 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.

Interment will be Wednesday February 25, 2009, 10:00am at Coleman City Cemetery, Coleman, Texas under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman, with Rev. Patrick Bennett officiating.

She was executive director of Kansas-Nebraska Woman's Missionary Union for 25 years. After she retired in 1982, Kansas-Nebraska Southern Baptists named their annual missions offering for her.
Mrs. Webb was born July 3, 1913, in Thrifty, Texas, to Aster Clay Middleton and Mary Belle Ellis. She married her childhood friend, Collins Webb, July 27, 1930, in Texas.
Her husband was a Southern Baptist pastor, and she served at his side. They served small churches in Texas, New Mexico and Kansas. Collins Webb died in 1962 in Wichita, Kan.
As a child, Viola believed God wanted her to be a missionary nurse in Africa. Although that calling never materialized, she found other ways to serve, including a ministry to international students. Mrs. Webb also was very active in her church, First Southern Baptist Church in Topeka, until her health declined in the mid-1990s.

She is survived by two sisters, Virgie Jewel, Coleman, Texas, and Edna Smith, Santa Maria, Calif.; her son, Don Webb, and his wife, Patricia; a grandson, Scott Webb, and his wife, Dalaine, and their children, Ryan, Taylor and Bethany; a granddaughter, Andrea Watson and her daughter, Ashley. The Webb family members all live in the St. Louis area. Also surviving in the local area; nephew Harold Jewel of Coleman.


Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband; her sisters, Leta Mae and Olita; her brothers, A.C. Middleton, Eddie Middleton and Cecil Middleton; and her grandson-in-law, Scott Watson.

Memorials may be sent to the Viola Webb Missions Offering or Webster Conference Center in care of Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists, 5410 SW 7th St., Topeka, KS 66606.

Charlie Mack Walters
2/19/2009
Charlie Mack Walters was born February 17, 2009 in Coleman. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Kendra Boatright Walters of Coleman; one sister, Shiean Walters of Coleman; grandparents, Penny Boatright, Mackie and Lavelle Walters all of Coleman; great-grandparents, Doris Dickerson, Carroll Boatright both of Coleman, Jeanette Keeney, Charles and Karen Croft all of Santa Anna.

Charley Mack was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charley Boatright, Sr,; his uncle, Charley Boatright, Jr.; and a brother, Robert Mack Walters, Jr.

Graveside service for Charlie Mack Walters was held Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the Coleman City Cemetery with Rev. Louise Strength officiating. Services were under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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Doris Matthews, 81
2/17/2009
Doris Matthews, age 81, of Coleman, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Abilene Regional Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rodney Martin officiating and assisted by Rev. Dianne Cree. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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

Doris Matthews was born May 29, 1927 in Bell County, Texas, a daughter of Charles C. and Aubrey Scott Rozzell. She moved to Coleman as a child, attending school in Coleman and graduating from Coleman High School. On October 8, 1947 she married Leck Matthews in Coleman. Doris graduated from the Overall-Morris Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for many years as an LVN at the hospital and Holiday Hill Nursing Home. She was a member of the Gouldbusk Methodist Church and the "42" Club at Gouldbusk.

She is survived by her husband, Leck Matthews of Coleman; four children, Linda Halfmann and husband Rudy of Coahoma, Lexia Bagley and husband Ron of Cross Plains, Lorri Thweatt and husband Davey of Coleman, Lester Matthews and wife Tip of Abilene; nine grandchildren, Buddy Slayton and wife Kerry of Coleman, Shawn Slayton of Colorado City, Kristi Harrison and husband Luke of Georgetown, Kaci Danek and husband Dennis of Jarrell, Josh Thweatt of San Antonio, Jake Farrow and wife Jeana of Coleman; Kelton Matthews of Abilene; Chad Bagley and wife Tina of Aledo, Shana Hinyard and husband Dustin of Cross Plains, 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cassi Farrow.

Memorials may be made to the Coleman Public Library, 402 Commercial Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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Temple Richard Fiveash, 74
2/16/2009
Temple Richard Fiveash age 74 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 8:55 am at his residence in Santa Anna.

Services will be Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 11:00 am at the First Christian Church with visitation at 10:30am, under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

Temple was the son of Richard Lee and Adelade Ramsey Fiveash born on September 23, 1934 in Abilene, Texas. He was raised in Splendora and Santa Anna and attended the Santa Anna schools. On June 15, 1952 he married Rena Lillian Kaye Harris in Coleman, Texas. Temple was an Eagle Scout and served with the National Guard. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was a machinist retiring in 2000 from Bowen Tools.

SURVIVORS: Daughter – Teresa Greenhouse of Henderson, Texas; 2 Sons – Richard Lee & wife Rose Marie Fiveash of Houston, Texas, Templeton Fiveash of Splendora, Texas; Sister – Sylvia Herring of Santa Anna, Texas; 2 Grandchildren – Shannon Greenhouse of Norris, TN, Kirk Greenhouse of Henderson, Texas; 1 Great Grandson – Cole Greenhouse of Henderson, Texas

Family requests memorial be given to the Santa Anna Library.

Idella Wristen, 83
2/14/2009
Idella Wristen, of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Friday, February 13, 2009 at 1:45 PM at the Songbird Lodge in Brownwood.

Services will be Monday at 10:00 an at the Santa Anna Pavilion with Rev. Kathy Monroe officiating with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 till 6pm at Henderson Funeral Home.

She was born Idella Bernilee Barnett on October 6, 1925 in Trickham, Texas to the late Alanzo F. and Alline Bolton Barnett. Idella attended the Coleman Schools and graduated from San Antonio ISD. On November 13, 1943 Idella married Thomas J. Wristen, Jr. in Brady, Texas and they celebrated fifty three years of marriage. Thomas preceded her in death in 1997. She was raised in Coleman and San Antonio and has been a resident of Santa Anna since 1945. Idella was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Anna and a housewife.

SURVIVORS

Lin & wife Vickie Wristen of Brownwood, Texas

Lee & wife Sid Wristen of Midland, Texas

Sister – Avis Vaughn of Lake Brownwood, Texas

6 Grandchildren

3 Great Grandchildren

Idella was preceded in death by

Sister – Billie Guthrie in 2007