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Melba Fox
CARBON- Melba (Jackye) L. Fox, 75, of Carbon, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at Abilene.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2004 at Restland Cemetery in Carbon.
Mrs. Fox was born May 1, 1929 in Carbon, Texas to Henry Lee and Leona (Arnold) Jackson. She attended school in Carbon and Eastland. She married Thomas M. Fox, Jr. in 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1977. She worked in her own business both in San Antonio at the Ice House and in Ranger at Fox's Den Cafe. She moved back to Carbon about 10 years ago where she lived until her death. She was a member of Mangum Baptist Church.
Survivors are her sons, Eddie Ray Wright and wife Judy of Cisco, Thomas M. Fox, III of DeLeon, and Billy A. Fox and wife Pam of DeLeon; two brothers, Henry L. Jackson of California and Jim Bob Cavender of Odessa; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
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Katie Hester
MAY- Katie Hester, 14, of May, died Thursday, July 1, 2004 at Dallas.
Katie was born July 29, 1989 in Abilene, Texas to Dennis Hester and Susan (Haight) Hester. Being a preacher's kid is not easy for many children, but Katie accepted God's love early in life and it carried her throughout her life. Her time here on earth touched so many people. She was always more concerned about others than herself and was one of the most unselfish people. She exemplified courage and inspired her classmates as she bravely faced trial after trial. She played the clarinet in the band and participated in the flag corps at May Junior High. She was an 'A' Honor Roll student and had received science and social studies academic awards. She participated in UIL academics, where she most recently placed first in science. She loved her family, her beloved Jack Russell Terrier Rosie was her loyal and faithful friend. She loved panda bears, the color red, reading (especially her Bible) and traveling with her family. Her life was both blessed and a blessing. The difficult circumstances of her life only served as the backdrop for God's amazing grace to be displayed through her to everyone who knew her.
Katie is survived by her parents, Dennis and Susan Hester of May; three sisters, KariAnn, Kelsey and Libbie all of May; grandparents, James and Virginia Hester, Charles and Carol Haight all of Cedar Park; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2004 at the First Baptist Church with Don Longoria officiating and Dr. Frankie Rainey assisting. Burial was in the May Cemetery in May. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star was in charge.
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Billie Hammer
MAY- Billie Jean Hammer, 71, of May, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at her residence.
She had lived in the May-Rising Star area since 1975 and was formerly of Leander. She was a life-long Baptist.
Services were held Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Heartland Funeral Home. Chap. Dick Williams officiated. Services were under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home. Interment was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Survivors are sons, Clayton Douglas Hammer and wife Cheryl of Dublin, Thomas Howard Hammer and wife Brandy of May; daughters, Judy Kay Jackson and husband Johnny of May, Linda Gaylene Wick and husband Kenneth of Spicewood, Tracey Denise Woody of May and Rona Keily Petross and husband Tommy of May; sisters, Blanche Fortenberry of Lubbock and Thelma Cantrell of Liberty Hill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Allen Hammer and her parents, Archie and Annie Baird.
Survivors are 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
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Joseph Brawley
CISCO- Joseph Daniel Brawley, 70, of Cisco, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at the V.A. Medical Center in Kerrville.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2004 at Nimrod Baptist Church in Eastland County, Dwaine Clower officiated. Burial was in the Nimrod Cemetery in Eastland County. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Cross Plains was in charge of arrangements.
He was born on August 2, 1933 to John Wesley and Martha Josephine (Curtis) Brawley in Eastland County. He was a farmer all his life, but spent 25 years driving a truck as well. He married Dorothy Beatrice (Bea) Lee on August 12, 1955 in Cisco. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a member of Nimrod Baptist Church.
J.D. is survived by his wife, Dorothy Beatrice (Bea) Brawley of Cisco; son, Daniel Frank Brawley of Cisco; daughter, Deanna Lynn Black of Cisco; sisters, Dorothy Woodard of Cisco and Annette Claborn of Cisco; two grandsons, Gregory Cole Black and Travis Flynt Black; one granddaughter, Melissa Steele Black; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents, five brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death.
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Bruce Wiggins, Sr.
CISCO-Bruce Dare Wiggins, Sr. 73 of Cisco, died Saturday July 3, 2004 in Abilene Regional Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday July 6, 2004 at I-20 Church of Christ officiated by Larry Fitzgerald, burial was in Oakwood Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Mr. Wiggins was born in Gatesville, Texas to Lester Lee and Alyne (Fowler) Wiggins on October 30, 1930. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married Betty Curtsinger on October 24, 1951 in Portales, New Mexico, he worked for Texas Department of Trans-portation and was a member of the I-20 Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife; Betty of Cisco, sons; Bruce Dare Wiggins, Jr. and wife Kathy of San Antonio, Leslie Joe Wiggins and Edward James Wiggins both of Cisco, sisters; Marjorie Novleyne Carter and Ann Atchley both of Cisco, grandchildren; Bruce Dare Wiggins, III, Stephanie Lynn Wiggins, Caitlin Nicole Wiggins, Samuel Aaron Wiggins, Kimberly Joy Wiggins, Angela Michelle Wiggins and Christina Rochelle Ramirez.
Pallbearers will be Vance Hennington, Lee Hennington, Bruce Wiggins, III, Melvin Crabtree, Tony Cantwell and Danny Whispell.
Memorials may be made Lake Cisco Christian Camp, c/o I-20 Church of Christ.
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Marie Coats
EASTLAND- Mrs. Reuben 'Marie' Coats 89, of Eastland and formerly of Cisco died July 3, 2004 Saturday.
Services were held at 2 pm Tuesday,July 6,2004, at Mesquite & Rusk St. Church of Christ with Stan Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Dennis Cemetery near Cisco.
Mrs. Coats was born on February 1, 1915 in Bluff Branch Community to John and Rebecca
(Lauderdale) Harwell. She spent all of her life in Cisco attending school there until she moved to Eastland in 1986. She married Reuben Coats on March 13, 1933 in Cisco, Tx. And he pre-deceased her in April of 1986. She was a house wife and mother and a member of the Mesquite and Rusk St. Church of Christ. She was the youngest of eight children in her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, an infant son Carroll, and three sisters and four brothers.
Mrs. Coats is survived by a son Kelly Coats of Llano, Tx., and a daughter Venita Roach of New Ulm, Tx., a sister Merle Hunter of Grand Prairie, Tx. Five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews.
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Dave Mitchell
ASPERMONT - Dave William Mitchell, 76, of Aspermont died Thursday July 1, 2004 at Knox City.
Services were held Monday, July 5, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Edwards Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jerry Speer officiating burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Stephens County under the Direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mr. Mitchell was born on November 11, 1927 in Strawn to Lewis Murphy & Aline (Veal) Mitchell. He attended school in Breckenridge and married Nona Gwendolyn Lennon on September 4, 1947 in Ranger. He moved to Aspermont in 1967 and worked as an oilfield pumper from 1967-1985. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, American Quarter Horse Association, and 1st Baptist Church of Aspermont. He was a loving husband, devoted father, and will be missed.
Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife Nona of Aspermont, children Jimmy Dave Mitchell & wife Artie of Breckenridge, Ricky Joe Mitchell of Aspermont, & Shirley Ann Gaddis & husband Jimmy of San Angelo, sisters Laura Brockman of Graham, Louise Byram of Granbury, & Linda Bradley of Stephenville, grandchildren Jimmy Heath Mitchell of Breckenridge & Shellby Lynn Gaddis of San Angelo, great-grandchildren Colton, Caegan, Cylar, & M'Caidyn Mitchell all of Breckenridge, & nephews Matthew & Neal Brockman of Granbury.
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Wyonea White
EASTLAND- Wyonea White, 92, of Dallas, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 in Garland.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2004 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland, Rev. Earl Little officiated. Burial was in the Eastland City Cemetery.
Mrs. White was born September 13, 1911 in Rogers, TX. to William Emzy and Willie Effie (Price) Hallenbeck, Sr. She was a graduate of Eastland High School and Warner College in Eastland. She married Rev. H.E. White on December 25, 1932 in Eastland. As a pastors wife she taught Sunday School, and played the piano for many years, even into her 70's. Rev. White pastored The Church of God in Hubbard, Texas for 40 years, where Anita was active in the community serving as President of the P.T.A. and supported her children in various school activities. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, canning and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. H.E. White in 1988; a son, Paul White in 1951; a grandson, Paul Bickford in 1994; a brother, Rev. W.E. Hallenbeck in 1998; 1 great-grandson; and 1 great-granddaughter.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nettie and H.B. Grizzle of Dallas and Margie and Joe Bickford of Garland; son and daughter-in-law, David and Sandra White of Stamford; son, Mark White of Belton; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 niece, Linda Horn and her husband J.T. of Eastland.
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Anita Shirley
ABILENE- Anita Shirley, 63, of Abilene, died July 7, 2004 after a short fight with Leukemia.
Anita was born and raised in Cross Plains before moving to Baird for a short time. She then moved to Abilene where she resided at the time of her death.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2004 at the Church of Christ in Cross Plains. Burial was in Cross Plains Cemetery.
She was born to Claude and Virgie Baugh on May 4, 1941. Anita married J.R. Shirley on March 26, 1983 in Cross Plains. She worked at many different jobs, from running a grocery store to working in the service department at two different car dealerships to working at a craft store. There wasn't anything she couldn't do. Everyone who met her loved her. She was the best mother, sister, daughter, and MeMaw anyone could ever ask for.
She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Baugh; a niece and great-nephew.
Anita is survived by her husband, J.R. Shirley; children and their spouses, Eddie Hedrick and fiance Paula of Abilene, Kim Jackson and husband Eddie of Winters, Kelley Howard and husband Bill of Odessa; step-children, Russell Shirley and wife Renee of Amarillo, Melinda Martin and husband David of San Angelo and Melissa Williamson and husband Danny of Midland; her mother, Virgie Baugh of Abilene; two brothers, Johnny Baugh and wife Melba of Coleman, Steve Baugh and wife Dale of Abilene; a sister, Claudette Ross and husband R.Q. of Carlsbad, N.M.; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host of special friends.
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Edwin Boles
CISCO- Edwin Ray Boles, 65, of Cisco, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. John McGough and Rev. David Rogers. Interment was at 2 p.m. in Jayton Cemetery in Jayton, Texas directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Mr. Boles was born April 23, 1939. He married Nelda Hagins in January 2000 in Eastland County. He was a retired Emergency Medical Technician; he was a member of the Southwest Bluegrass Club and a Baptist.
He is survived by his wife, Nelda Boles of Cisco; mother, Angie Belle Boles of Hamlin; sons, Gary Boles and Terry Boles both of Golden, Texas, and Jerry Boles of Cisco; daughter, Melissa Haynie of Wolfforth, Texas; brothers, Bobby Boles of Sulfur Springs, Alton Boles and Larry Boles both of Hamlin, Joe Mack Boles of Merkel; a foster son, Darwin Kimmel; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
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Kenneth Parrack
RANGER - Graveside services for Kenneth Eugene Parrack, 75, or Ranger and formerly of Garber, OK., were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at the Garber Cemetery in Garber, Oklahoma, under the direction of Dugger Funeral Home of Garber, OK. Pastor Thomas Corrigan officiated.
Memorial services will be scheduled in Ranger at a date to be announced.
Mr. Parrack died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at his home.
He was born Feb. 14, 1929, in Garber, Oklahoma, the son of Harley E. and Mary J. (Moore) Parrack. At a young age, Kenneth moved to Missouri where he attended school. In 1945, he enlisted in the United State Marines and served in the military until 1948. After his honorable discharge from military service, Kenneth returned to Garber to complete his high school education.
After graduating in 1950, he married Anne Hays, and enrolled at Oklahoma A&M, now Oklahoma State University. Her received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 1954. After graduation from college, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he was employed until he accepted employment as a controller for J.L. Williams Company in Dallas.
Kenneth had an entrepreneur's spirit. He had owned and operated a miniature golf course, earthworm farm, restaurant, convenience store and Bubba's Liquor Store.
At the time of his death, he owned and operated a bookkeeping and tax service in Ranger where he was still actively serving his clients.
He served the citizens of Ranger three terms as Finance Chairman and two terms as Mayor on the City Commission. He also had served as president of the Kiwanis Club and worked with the Chamber of Commerce.
His parents and one granddaughter preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Anne; three children, Frank Parrack and his wife, Paula of Garland, Nakita Parrack of Ranger, and Bill Parrack of Plano; three grandchildren, Kyle Parrack and Leslie and Kathryn Sager and her husband, Cameron, all of Garland, and Jessie Anne Marie Parrack; one great-grandchild, Alyson Parrack of Garland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kenneth Parrack Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Dugger Funeral Home of Garber, OK.
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Ray Willeford
CISCO - Services for Ray Willeford, 75, were at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2004, at Parker Funeral Home Chapel in Baird. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2004, at the Duncan City Cemetery in Duncan, Oklahoma. Services were under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.
Mr. Willeford died Friday, July 9, 2004, at Canterbury Villa Nursing Home in Cisco.
He was born Charles Ray Willeford on Dec. 13, 1928, Santa Fe, Oklahoma, son of Evert G. Willeford and Emma Lois Salmon Willeford. He grew up in Duncan and attended school in Duncan and Military School in Arkansas.
He married Jeannie Hanson on Sept. 13, 1949, in Iowa. He moved to Texas from Oklahoma in 1962. He lived in Breckenridge until 1968 when he moved to Baird and then moved to Cisco in 1990. He worked in the oil field as a pumper for Koch Industries and retired after 20 years. He then went into business for himself, doing backhoe and maintainer work in Eastland and Callahan Counties and raising cattle and farming.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Willeford in 1995, Bob Willeford in 2002, one granddaughter, Ashley Waldrop in 1985, and ex wife, Jeannie Elkins in 2002.
Survivors include Dorothy Ogle Shirley and her family; two daughters, Melody Willeford Barry of Baird, Jeanna Willeford Lowe and husband, Robert of Coleman; two sisters-in-law, Martha Willeford of California, Mary Willeford of Marlow, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, John Barry and wife, Cathy of Fort Worth, Matt Barry of Fort Worth, Michael Waldrop and wife, Laura of Midland, Kari Waldrop of Coleman; one aunt, Eves McMasters of Duncan, Oklahoma, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Lelia Foster
RANGER- Lelia L. Foster, 81, of Ranger passed from this life surrounded by her family on Wednesday June 30, 2004 in Abilene. Services were held Saturday, July 3, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Eastside Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Speer officiating. Burial was at 1 p.m. at Putnam Cemetery in Putnam under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mrs. Foster was born on March 26, 1923 in Putnam, TX to John M. and Mary Leota (Alred) Ramsey. She married Delbert Duglas Foster in December 19, 1942 in Baird. During WWII she worked at numerous Naval shipyards. She was employed at several restaurants in the area as a cook. She was well known for her ability to cook and her yeast bread, pecan pies, and Mississippi mud cakes, she was always thoughtful of others and cooked for the sick. She was an avid gardener, broke horses, was a member of the Humane Society, Covenant House of Houston, and Eastside Baptist Church.
Mrs. Foster is survived by her husband D.D. Foster of Ranger; daughter, Georgia Lou and Harvey James Collins of Ranger; sons, Carl D. Foster of Ranger, and Delbert Douglas Hunt; brother, Joe Edgar Ramsey; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Leamon and Joy Foster and Jerry and Lillie Bell Day; grandchildren Gloria and Joe Holbrook of Eastland, Brian Carpenter of Ranger, Patricia Smith of Ranger, John Miller and John Simmons of Fort Worth, Joel Hunt, Becky Hunt, Melissa Gledhill, Keith Hunt, Paul Hunt, Wendy Hunt, Jessie Danielle Davis-Cooper USAF Japan, and Mary Carpenter. Great-Grandchildren Thomas Bradley McCool of Fisher, IL, Heather and Lorna Messenger of Eastland, Ashley and Donovan Hunt of Keller, Max Smith of Ranger and Hannah, Justin, Cazet, and Amber Carpenter, Sebastian Aloicious Hunt, James Reed Gledhill, Dusty Douglas Gledhill, Cody Gledhill, and Alex Gledhill of Utah, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Claude Granville Foster, brothers Benny Frank Ramsey and Bill William Ramsey, sister Viola Ramsey Sampson, and infant sisters Susie and Jean Ramsey. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the donorÕs favorite Children's Charity.
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Lela Stanley
RISING STAR - Services for Lela Pearl Stanley, 94, of Brownwood, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at the First Baptist Church in May Burial was in Stag Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Stanley died Sunday, July 11, 2004, at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center in Brownwood.
She was born Oct. 9, 1909, in Kimble County, to William and Edna Haley.
She married Cleburne Charles Stanley on Sept. 13, 1933, in San Saba County. She worked with her husband for many years farming.
She enjoyed planting and raising vegetable gardens and pretty flowerbeds. She loved playing dominoes and never turned down a game. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990, her twin children, parents, two brothers, three sisters; and one grandchild.
Survivors include her two daughters, Neza Ruth Avants of May; Linda Mabel Spence of Early; a son, Dwyane Marler of Rising Star; four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
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Myrtle Thurman
CISCO - Services for Myrtle Thelma Thurman, 90, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Shackelford officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Mrs. Thurman died at her home on Friday, July 9, 2004.
She was born Sept. 19, 1913, in Romney to William Dan and May Belle (Gage) Gryder.
She married Dutch Thurman in 1959. He preceded her in death in 1968.
She worked for Munsingware and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Jim Burson and wife, Betty of Houston; stepson, Rodney Thurman and wife, Betty of Longview; grandchildren, Vickie Oprea and husband, Ronnie of Aiken, South Carolina, Sherrie Holman and husband, Michael of Waco; great grandchildren, Mirinda Carson and husband, Steve, Burson Holman and wife, Blair, Blake Holman, Dustin James Oprea, Seth Oprea and Ronnie Holman.
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Billy Willett
Billy L. Willett, 73, died on Saturday, April 10, 2004, of heart failure.
A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Rising Star, on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. All family and friends are welcome to come and share our memories.
Born on January 24, 1931, in Rising Star, Texas, he was one of 12 children born to Robert and Dometria Willett. He attended school in May, Texas, and went on to join the U.S. Army after high school graduation. He served as a PFC until 1954, at which time he moved back to Texas. Billy and his family moved to California in 1960 where he began work at Philco-Ford. He worked there until his retirement on February 1, 1994. He survived a stroke in July, 1997, but never fully recovered. In January, 2003, he moved to Cummings, Georgia, to be closer to his son and his family, where he lived until his passing.
He is survived by his 4 children, Nicki Baker of Sacramento, California, Shelley Alfonso of Minden, Nevada, Mark Willett of Sugar Hill, Georgia, and Connie Heath of Los Altos, California; 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Robert (Hap) Willett of Kerrville, and 4 sisters, Florine White of Kermit, Geraldine Underwood of Rising Star, Wanda Toler of Cisco, and Nelda Nelson of Odessa.
Billy will always be remembered as someone who loved life, had a great sense of humor, enjoyed playing golf, and loved his family with all his heart.
They say you can take the boy out of Texas, but can never take Texas out of the boy. This was all too true in Billy's case. Out of love and respect for our Father, we are bringing him home to Texas.
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Naomi McCowen
CROSS PLAINS - Services for Naomi McCowen, 69, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at the Pioneer Pavilion in Pioneer Cemetery, with Matt McGowen officiating, assisted by Ronnie White.
Mrs. McCowen died Sunday, July 11, 2004, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.
She was born to Charlie M. and Ruby E. Curry McCowen Jan. 11, 1935, in Pioneer, Eastland County. She worked in the Home Health Care service for a number of years.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her four brothers, Burlie P. McCowen of Hawley, Jimmy V. McCowen, Bobby J. McCowen and Reubin C. McCowen, all of Cross Plains; two sisters, Charleene McGowen of Brownwood and Bonita C. Horton of Burke Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
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Steve Lindley
BRECKENRIDGE- Steve Lindley of Breckenridge, Texas died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth.
Born Stephen Harvey Lindley, Jr. to S.H. Lindley, Sr. and Gladys Pederson Lindley, Steve was raised by his grandparents, Neil and Clara Pederson. He graduated from Gatesville High School and attended Los Angeles Junior College for two years.
Mr. Lindley served in World War II as a bombardier with the 91st Bomb Group 322 Squadron in the 8th U.S. Army Air Force. He flew on the first U.S. bombing raid of Germany in January 1943 and on 24 subsequent raids. Having been shot down, he was heavily decorated and gained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He and his squadron were featured in the original filming of the movie The Memphis Belle.
Steve graduated from the University of Oklahoma and was a longtime petroleum engineer for Petco Corp., having served as Division Superintendent and on the Executive Committee. Involved in various cattle ventures, he farmed and ranched in the Wayland community and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, a 32 degree Mason in the Breckenridge Masonic Lodge, a member of the Scottish Rite Charity, the Veterans of Foreign War, the Breckenridge Elks Lodge, the American Institute of Engineers, and a life member of the 91st Bomb Group Association. As a Texas Hero of World War II, his portrait and military records are preserved in The Hall of State in Dallas, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Gwenda Lindley, and her three children, Pam and husband Jon Langford of Breckenridge, Bobby Baber of Rome, Italy, and Kim and husband Randy Lowrance of Eastland; five grandchildren, Cash, Lacey and Hannah Langford of Breckenridge and Link and Libby Lowrance of Eastland; one brother, A.L. Lindley and wife Hazel of Abilene; and several nephews and cousins.
His parents and first wife, Doris Sampson Lindley preceded him in death.
Masonic Graveside Services with Military Honors were held Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 10 a.m. in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church or First Baptist Church Breckenridge and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be registered online at www.morehartmortuary.net
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Carline Simmons
EASTLAND- Carline Srader Simmons, 59, and longtime beauty shop owner, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 in an Abilene hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2004 at the Edwards Funeral Chapel in Eastland, Rev. Jimmy Lively officiated. Burial was in the Eastland City Cemetery.
Born March 20, 1945 in Petersberg, Texas to John and Pauline Steele Srader, she was raised in Hico and Stephenville but spent most of her time in Stranw, Texas. She married Jim Simmons on April 28, 1962. She was a graduate of Glen and Lottie's beauty school in Abilene in 1972. She worked for Daryl Emginer for a while before opening Carline's Hair Fashions in Eastland, which she operated until selling the shop to Vickie Truran in May of 2004.
Carline was an active member of Merriman Baptist Church in Ranger singing with groups, teaching Sunday School to the beginner's class for many years because she loved children. She also enjoyed fishing and gardening.
She was preceded in death by brothers, William Bill Srader and Paul Samuel Srader.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Simmons of Eastland; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Kamille Simmons of Comanche; granddaughters, Sabrina and Katrina Simmons of Comanche; sisters, Myrtle Baker of Nimrod, Shirley McCoy of Duncan, OK, Rachel Fitzgerald of Stephenville and Tommie Langford of Cisco; brothers, Bob Srader of Mineral Wells, Lloyd Srader of Weatherford, Calvin Youngblood of Duncan, OK, Danny Shubert of Duncan, Ok, J.L. Shubert of Strawn and David Patterson of Houston.
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Robert Langford
ABILENE- Robert (Bob) Joe Langford, 60, of Abilene, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at a hospital in Lubbock.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at NorthÕs Memorial Chapel, Rev. Robert Graven and Rev. Tommy Culwell officiated. Burial was at Santa Anna Cemetery directed by NorthÕs Funeral Home.
Born October 3, 1943, in Coleman County, Texas, Bob was the son of Opal Wallace and Claude Langford and grandson of late Benjamin and Agnes Langford of Cisco, Texas. He married Marsha Smith on November 25, 1965, in Coleman, Texas. He was a 1973 graduate of Southern Methodist University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed by Texas Instruments for 23 years where he worked on a number of defense projects such as TOW and Tomahawk missiles. He and his wife moved back to Abilene in 1984 and he was a member of Belmont Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, January 2, 1994.
Survivors include his wife, Marsha Langford of Abilene; two sons, George Brent Langford of Clyde and Donald Alan Langford of Abilene; seven grandsons, Michael Langford, David Langford, Daniel Langford, Jonathan Langford, Justin Langford, Noah Langford, and Isaac Langford; two granddaughters, Jenna Langford and Isabelle Langford; his mother, Opal Langford and a sister and spouse, Janice and Edwin Hispher all of Santa Anna, TX; two brothers and their spouses, Carl and Jean Langford of Santa Anna and Wayne and Ann Langford of Early, TX.
Over the years the family took in several children, Wayne Smith, Chris Loghry, Mark Watjen, Cameron and LeAnn Kenney, Carl and Cathy Jordan.
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Chase Roberts
CISCO- Chase Anthony Roberts, infant son of Kevin Wayne Roberts and Patricia Elnore Brandstetter was born Tuesday, July 13, 2004.
Chase died Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2004 at Oakwood Cemetery, Rev. Rex Boggs officiating under the direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home.
He is survived by his parents, Patricia Brandstetter and Kevin Roberts of Cisco; grandparents, Marv and Betty Brandstetter of Cisco and Nathan Roberts and Dianne Ashline; great-grandparents, Dan and Ruby Roberts and Alice and Rick Wykoff; great-great-grandfather, Felix Landin; aunts and uncles, John Brandstetter and Heather Chapman, Marvin Brandstetter, Jr. and Linda Brandstetter, Daniel Brandstetter and Sharon Roberts; great aunt and uncle, Royce and Gloria Brandstetter.
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Katie Stucker
RANGER- Katie Brazil 'Grandma' Stucker 97, of Ranger died Thursday, July 15, 2004.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2004 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Langston officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger, Texas.
Mrs. Stucker was born on July 25, 1906 in Perryville Arkansas to Alfred and Lillie Brazil. While attending school she student taught, during the time when there was only one room school. She married Dean Stucker on March 23, 1929 in Greenville, Texas and he preceded her in death on December 10, 1968. She Worked in the Borger School Cafeteria while she lived there as a cook. When she moved to Ranger in 1964 she work in home health caring for the terminally ill. She was of Cherokee heritage and was very proud of that. She attended the Church of God Church on Strawn Road in Ranger.
Mrs. Stucker is survived by her children; Bob Stucker of Lemoore California, Wanda Collins of Fritch, Tx., and Johnny Stucker of Jacksonville, Florida. A sister Edna Cox of Ranger, Tx. Eight grandchildren; Dana Collins, Cindy Randall, Terry and Lynn Stucker, Barbara Newton, Rhonda Ransom and Gwen Tullos, and Tony Stucker. Numerous great and great great grandchildren as well and numerous nieces and nephews.
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John Cockrell
MESQUITE - John Allen Cockrell, 52, of Mesquite died Thursday, July 15, 2004 after winning a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy.
Mr. Cockrell was born March 11, 1952, in Weatherford, Texas. He was a loving husband, awesome father, caring brother, and respectful son. Early in life, John enjoyed motorcycles and loved his music. John worked at AT&T until he was unable to work outside the home, and then enjoyed taking care of his beautiful daughter and managing the household. When he and Jennifer stayed at home, he grew to appreciate the most important things in his life, his family. He also grew to appreciate the serenity of gardens and the beauty of nature. God allowed him to find peace and comfort in his appreciation of nature. We know that our loving husband, father, brother, and son is resting in GodÕs Garden, but he will be deeply missed until we are reunited.
John is survived by his wife of 33 years, Duana Cockrell, daughter, Jennifer Cockrell, parents, Ray and Katreen Cockrell of Ranger, Texas, sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Ronnie Pendleton of Breckenridge, Texas, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members, including his beloved pets, Miss Kitty, Robby, and Jake.
Memorial Service were held Saturday, July 17, 2004, at Laurel Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Kiser officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ, 85718 or 800-572-1717.
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William Philpott
CISCO- William Barton (Bill) Philpott, 77, of Cisco died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at his home.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 23, 2004 at First Baptist Church, Rev. Russell Pogue and Rev. Harry Grantz officiated. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Bill was born July 26, 1926 in Dallas County to Alma and Barton Philpott, the family moved to Cisco in 1928 where they established Philpott Florist. He graduated from Cisco High School in 1943 and from Hardin Simmons University in 1954. He married Patsy Love Morris on September 18, 1948 in Hamilton. He served in the US Navy as a Sonar Specialist during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a long time deacon at First Baptist Church where he served on many boards and committees. He was also active in the community as a member of the Rotary Club, Cisco Baptist Association, Chamber of Commerce, E.L. Graham Hospital Board, Cisco Food Pantry, Cisco Goodfellows and was a member of the board of directors of Big Country Baptist Assembly in Leuders. He was a recipient of the Cisco Chamber of Commerce Over Due Award.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Barton Philpott and sister, Mary (Philpott) Thurston.
He is survived by his wife Patsy Philpott of Cisco; brother, Joe D. Philpott and wife Bettye of Cisco; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bob Thurston of Denver City, TX, Wendell and Wanda Jo Rozelle of Glenrose, TX, Jack and Billie Johnson of Tow, TX; nieces and nephews, Phil Thurston, Richard and Michelle Thurston, Barton and Donna Thurston, Mary K. Philpott, Amy Philpott, Barton Philpott, Wayne and Gaye Ikonen, Stan Ikonen and Laura Bernstein, Nancy and Kurt Faught, Bob and Diann Morris, Benton and Nancy Porter, Rhonda Cagle, Sina and Danny Mayes and numerous great nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed by all.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund P.O. Box 127, Cisco, Texas 76437.
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Wayne Sanders
OKLAHOMA- Wayne Ray Sanders, 71, died July 20, 2004 at Brownwood, Texas at his daughter's home.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, 2004 at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Wilson, Oklahoma. Rev. David Sanders officiated. Burial was in Hewitt Cemetery.
He was born May 2, 1933 to the late Dee Williams and Katie Ophelia (Roberts) Sanders in Cheek, Oklahoma. He is formerly of Wilson, Oklahoma now of Cisco, Texas. He was raised in Wilson. He attended school at South Ward. On Oct. 13, 1953 he entered into the U.S. Army serving his country in the Korean War and was honorably discharged on Oct. 12, 1955. After his Military service he worked for Bell Helicopter in the Ft. Worth area then became a Butcher for the next 40 years employed by Thrift Mart, Safeway and was still working for Town & Country Grocery when he became ill. He was an independent contractor for Randolph Dodge. He served as a Missionary since 1975 in South America, starting first with the earthquake in Quatamalo in 1975 and continued to return as a missionary until his health prevented.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dee Sanders on March 16, 1947; his mother, Ophelia Sanders on September 25, 2000; two brothers, Billy on October 9, 1940 and Royce Sanders on September 8, 2000.
Survivors are two daughters, Vickie and husband Ron Baldwin of Bangs and Thilena and husband Rusty Neville of Ranger; one son, Jay D. Sanders of Savoy, TX; two sisters, Louise Young of Wilson and Wanda Tilley of Sapulpa, OK; 5 brothers, Merle Sanders of Weatherford, Bobby Sanders of Ft. Worth, Clinton and Hughes Sanders both of Ardmore, Charles Sanders of Healdton; five grandchildren, Chastity, Shaun, Jessica, Nick and Mikey.
Pallbearers were John, Gary, Robbie, Tim and Royce Sanders.
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Jess 'J.Y.' Jordan
EASTLAND- Jess Yarbrough, 'J.Y.' Jordan, 80, of Abilene died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Abilene.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004 at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland. Rev. Jim Wright officiated. Burial was in the Eastland Cemetery.
Born August 6, 1923 to Jess Yarbrough and Bertha Jane (Kellett) Jordan, Sr. He was raised in Eastland and joined the National Guard, was activated for WW II in 1940 and served in Africa and Italy with the 36th infantry receiving 2 bronze stars and Purple Heart. After the war he returned to Eastland, met and married Joy McIntosh on May 15, 1949 in Lubbock. He was working for Southwestern Bell in marketing and they lived mainly in Lubbock but also in Abilene, Midland and Houston from which he retired in 1979 after 32 years. Moving to Eastland they purchased and operated the Lake Leon Lodge for 4 years and retired again. He was a member of the Daugherty Street Church of Christ and enjoyed playing golf, his family and especially his grandchildren. They moved to Abilene in May of 2004.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Tx 79605.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess Y. and Bertha Jordan, Sr. and a grandson, Marcus Anderson.
He is survived by his wife, Joy Jordan of Abilene; two daughters and sons-in-law, Hope and Bud Anderson of Lubbock and Kathy and Guy Brown of Abilene; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Phyllis Jordan of Rainbow, TX and Jack and Patty Jordan of El Paso; three brothers, Tom Jordan of Hondo, Bill Jordan of Eastland and Landon Jordan of Midland; three sisters, Margaret Powers and Mary Woodall both of Eastland and Betty Webb of Abilene; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
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Ben Johnson
EASTLAND- Ben Roy Johnson, 73, of Eastland died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at a Ranger nursing home.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at the Edwards Funeral Home, Rev. Larry Briley officiated.
Born April 24, 1931 in Stanton, Texas to James D. and Grace (Webster) Johnson he was raised in Stanton and entered the U.S. Army serving during WW II in the states. He returned to West Texas and worked in the oilfield as a roughneck in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Odessa area. He retired and moved to Slaton, Texas where he lived until 2000 when he moved to Eastland. He enjoyed reading and watching football and golf on TV.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James and Grace Johnson; a brother, Dan Johnson; sisters, Jean, Lois, Shirley and Lucille Vonda.
Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, Ben and Della Briley of Eastland; sons, Weldon Johnson and Eldon Johnson both of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter, Bennie McCormick of Sapulpa, OK.; grandchildren, Justin and Mindy Briley both of Eastland, Mindy and Michael Steve McCormick both of Sapulpa, OK.; brother, Tom Johnson of Odessa.
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Cynthia Hendren
OLDEN- Cynthia Diane Hendren, 48, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at her residence.
Memorial services were held at the family home of Carla Tanner in Olden on July 21st at 2 p.m. Matthew McDaris officiated.
Cindy was born October 27, 1955 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Melvin and Winona Stidham. She graduated from Clovis High, Clovis, New Mexico in 1973. She loved animals, working outdoors landscaping, and horse riding. She worked at Ace Hardware in Oklahoma.
Survivors are one daughter, Sassy Vicchio of Olden; three sisters, Melisa Owen and Gay Stoddard of Abilene, Carla Tanner of Olden; two brothers, Steven and Aida McDaris of Milwaukee, WI., Matthew McCaris of Dallas; along with special friends, Fred Fox, Steve Payne and Ronnie Wilson of Olden; and numerous grand-nieces and nephews.
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Ervin Franklin Agnew
RISING STAR- Ervin Franklin Agnew, 80, of Rising Star, died Friday, July 23, 2004 at Abilene.
Ervin was born October 8, 1923 in Rising Star, Texas to John H. Agnew and Nevada (Ware) Agnew. He married Frances D. Duggan in February 18, 1943 in Rising Star.
Mr. Angew is survived by his wife, Frances D. Agnew of Rising Star; daughter, Jane A. McWilliams of Abilene; sister, Jean Ogden of Big Springs; brother, Dean Agnew of Barstow, CA; granddaughter, Kelli Myers of Abilene; 3 great-granddaughters, Kandace Myers, Heather Neal, Stormy Brewer all of Abilene.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2004 at the Higginbotham Funeral Chapel, Jon Schwiethale officiated and Danny Duggan assisted. Burial was in the Rising Star Cemetery in Rising Star. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star was in charge.
The family request donations be made to Cherokee Home for Children.
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Homer Sanders
EASTLAND -  On Friday, July 23, 2004 at 5:15 P.M. Homer Donald Sanders was lovingly met at the gates of heaven by his Savior Jesus Christ. He left this world surrounded by his family members who bid him a temporary farewell.
Graveside funeral services were held Monday, July 26, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Eastland City Cemetery with Rev. Benny Hagan & Fred Brown officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6-8 PM. Arrangements are under the Care of Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland.
Homer was born on May 18, 1936 in Blackwell, TX to O.T. & Blanche (Hill) Sanders. He married Jannie Curtis on July 1, 1961 in Carlsbad, NM. He worked in the Sahara Desert drilling for oil as a young man. Homer and Fred Brown worked together to build Granpa's Smoke House, and worked there for many years with the assistance of their wives. He then worked for Eastland City as Shop Foreman for 15 years before his retirement. Father of 2 daughters whom he was proud of and was a good husband to his wife Jannie for 43 years. Homer was loved and respected by many people in Eastland County.
He is survived by wife, Jannie Sanders of Eastland,2 daughters Tinnia Bass of Abilene & Brenda & husband Don Lucas of Austin, 2 grandsons Christopher Donald Johnson of Georgetown & Matthew Lee Johnson of Austin, brother Marvin Sanders & wife Nina of Abilene, sister Nita McGee & husband Clenon 'Slim' of Abilene, many nieces & nephews, good friends Donna & Fred Brown, Sib & Clay Kinnard, & beloved roommate of 17 years Johnnie the cat. Memorial contributions may be made to the Corinth Baptist Church.
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Selma White
CISCO - Selma Louise White, 75, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004.
She was born in Cook, near Cisco, Texas on May 8, 1929 to Archie and Maggie Whitehead. On Feb. 8, 1947 she was married to Oscar M. 'Hop' White of Rising Star, TX. Louise was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, and loving mother. She was a housewife who focused on her family and unfailingly supported it with her unconditional love. She knew that her success in life would be measured by her ability to instill virtue, responsibility, and love of family in her boys. All agree that she succeeded. Her wit, intellect and keen sense of humor has long been missed and will always be missed by those who knew her.
Survivors include three sons and their wives, Ricky and Becky White of Bedford, Ky and Cindy White of League City, and Ben and Debra White of Paris, TX; six grandchildren, Christopher White of Ft. Worth, Danielle, Amanda, Robin and Maggie White of League City, and Valery White of Paris, TX; three great-grandchildren, Madison and Isaac White of Ft. Worth and Nathaniel Isaac Pena of League City; two sisters, Norma Morris of Richland Hills and Joan Johns of Haltom City, TX.
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home in Cisco. Burial was in the Rising Star City Cemetery.
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Myrtis Smith
CISCO- Myrtis Smith, 87, of Brownfield, Texas, formerly of Cisco, died Thursday, July 29, 2004 at Brownfield Rehab and Care Center in Brownfield.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Nimrod Cemetery, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
She was born March 17, 1917 in Eldorado, TX to O and Martha Roberts. She graduated from Menard High School. She married Raymond C. Smith on September 30, 1943 in Sonora, Texas. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1965. Cisco was her home until 1998 when she moved to Brownfield. She was a member of West Tate Church of Christ in Brownfield.
She is survived by a son, Ernest Smith and wife Leta of Brownfield; daughters, Charlotte Boling and husband Orval of Eastland, Laverne Thomas and husband James of Early, and Noma Lee Fonville and husband Phillip of Jacksboro; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
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Martin Mario Alloggio, Jr.
SPRINGTOWN- Martin Mario Alloggio, Jr., 59, of Springtown died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004 at First Baptist Church in Gordon. Rev. Gary Veazey officiated. Burial was in the New Gordon Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Strawn.
Mr. Alloggio was born January 2, 1945 in Allentown, Penn. He was a U.S. Airforce Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as an oil and gas pipeline supervisor. He married Betsy Pitman in 1971 and she preceded him in death in 1999.
Survivors include a daughter, Wendy Alloggio of Springtown; son, Michael Alloggio and wife Samantha of Azle; brother, Larry Alloggio of Burkburnett; two sisters, Nancy Bass of Wichita Falls and Linda Wheeler of Fort Worth; two grandchildren, Wyatt and Tatum Alloggio; and several nieces and nephews.
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Coy Rankin
RISING STAR- Coy Rankin, 89, of Rising Star, Texas, died Friday, July 30, 2004 at the Rising Star Nursing Center.
Coy was born on June 1, 1915 in Comanche, Texas to Samuel and Lida Rankin.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2004 at the Amity Cemetery in Comanche County, Texas. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star was in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Nettie Lee; his brothers, Bill and Ray Rankin.
He is survived by his brother, Jay Rankin of Rising Star; his sisters, Gaynell Nelms of Big Sky, Montana, June Rankin of Rising Star, Wanda Summers of Hillsboro, Ruth Mooring of Maryville, TN, Betty Barnhill of Stanton; several nieces and nephews; including Patsy Myers and her husband Richard of Mineral Wells, Linda Bates of Rising Star.
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Howard Pollock
ABILENE- Howard H. Pollock, 77, died Friday, July 30, 2004, at an Abilene medical center.
A graveside service were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
Howard was born the son of Julia C. (Culpepper) and H.A. (Red) Pollock on January 2, 1927, in Corsicana, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Gas Engineering from Texas A&I, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He first moved from Kingsville, Texas, to Abilene in 1950 to work in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Pollock was co-owner of American Mud Co. and owner of Brittany Drilling Co. both in Abilene.
He married Wanda Spence on October 4, 1953, in Abilene. He was a loving husband, son, father, and grandfather.
Mr. Pollock was a member of South Side Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Pollock, in 1995, and his parents.
Survivors include his son, Michael Pollock of Abilene; his daughter, Laura Pollock Henson and husband, Lee, of Abilene; grandchildren, Lexi Henson and Liz Henson both of Abilene; and nephews, Keith Spence and Ted Spence.
Memorials may be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, TX 79605.
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Vera Ann Henderson
GORMAN- Vera Ann Henderson, 102, died Friday, July 30, 2004 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2004 at Gorman-Oaklawn Cemetery, Rev. Bill Campbell officiated.
She was born July 11, 1902 to Robert and Sarah Jones in the Kokomo Community near Gorman. She married Chester Leon Henderson on October 20, 1920 in the Kokomo Community. He preceded her in death July 13, 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents and seven sisters.
She is survived by two sons, E.G. Henderson of Lake Leon and Chester J. Henderson of Abilene; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family request memorials be made to Big Country Hospice of Abilene.
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August 2004
R.D. Travis, Jr.
R.D. Travis, Jr., age 80, of Ballinger, died peacefully in his home early Sunday morning August 1, 2004 surrounded by his family.
Services were held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, August 3, 2004 in the Ave. B Church of Christ with Max Pratt officiating. Burial followed in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Ballinger.
R.D. was born on September 16, 1923 in Post, Texas to R. D. Sr. and Alvesia Matheny Travis. He served with the Army Air Corp during WW II. He married Veda A. Davis on July 8, 1944 in Monroe, LA. They moved to Ballinger in June of 1951 when he set up his accounting practice, which he ran until his retirement in January of 2001.
Active in the community, R.D. was a member and secretary/treasurer for the Ballinger Noon Lions for many years and a past director for the 1st. National Bank. He was the cameraman for the Ballinger Bearcats from 1952 until 1964. He was also a member and elder of the Ave. B Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Veda on March 5, 1991. His parents, a brother, Charles M. Travis and two sisters, Lydia Holley and Mary 'Sis' Smith also preceded him.
Survivors include his daughter, Luanne Kirk and husband Bill, Jr.; his sons, Mark Travis and wife, Dana and Tim Travis and wife, Janice all of Ballinger; his grandchildren, Kristy Andrews and husband, Richard and their son, Colter, Kirk Workman and wife, Dana, Kirk Travis, Jill Battle and husband, Jason and their daughter, Jenna, Sara Travis, Amy Nixon and husband, Lance and their daughter, Katy, Kelly Travis and Tucker Travis. A sister, Bettye Travis of Ballinger also survives.
Grandsons, Kirk Travis, Kirk Workman, Tucker Travis, Richard Andrews, Jason Battle, and Lance Nixon will serve as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be O.L. Parish, Jr., Jack Fry, Clarence Hallmark, Norval Meredith and Dr. Jerry Eoff.
The Family requests that memorials be made to the West Texas Rehab, the Leukemia Society, or a favorite charity.
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Lanny Sledge
RANGER- Lanny Sledge, 64, of Ranger died Sunday, August 1, 2004.
Services were held Saturday, August 7, 2004 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Robert Winter and Rev. Jerry Speer officiated. Burial was in the Bullock Cemetery, directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mr. Sledge was born on December 1, 1939 in Apache, Oklahoma to Gerald and Bonnie (Trotter) Sledge. He attended school in Ranger and graduated from Lockhart. He married Jeralyn Anderson on August 5, 1967 in Ranger. Lanny served his country in the United States Navy Submarine Service, retiring after 22 years. He then worked in Oklahoma and Odessa as Safety Engineer for Sharp Drilling. Most recently he was a construction and painting contractor locally. He attended First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Kenneth Wayne Sledge and David Loren Sledge.
Lanny is survived by his wife, Jeralyn of Ranger; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Jill Sledge of Rowlett; sisters, Geraldine Leanna Lindsey of Eastland and Sharon Janette Barr of Alice; grandchildren, Emily, Macie and Laney Sledge of Rowlett and several nieces and nephews.
Lanny's journey through this life has ended but we know because of his faith and trust in God his journey has just begun.
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Wanda Rainey
GORMAN- Wanda Rainey, 75, of Gorman, died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 in Euless, Texas.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2004 at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel, Denver Rainey and Bill Campbell officiated. Burial followed at Gorman Cemetery.
Mrs. Rainey was born July 15, 1929 in O'Donnell, Texas to James Roberts and Sir Velia Chisum Roberts. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.
Survived by Nadine Barnes and husband Lee of Euless, Doug Rainey and wife Carolyn of Stephenville, Sandy Farrow and husband Larry of Brownwood, Faye Stinneford and husband Tim of Euless and Becky Laminack and husband Revise of Gorman; sister, Leona Allen of Desdemona; two sisters-in-law, Denzle Ables of Gorman and Winnie Rainey of Stephenville; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
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Marvis Thames
CISCO- Marvis Delight Thames, 85, of Cisco died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Canterbury Villa of Cisco.
Services were held at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, August 5, 2004 at 10 a.m. Burial was in Nimrod Cemetery officiated by Doctor Ron Bostick and directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
She was born in Eastland County on December 14, 1918 to James Roland and Maggie (Thigpen) Owings. On October 20, 1934 she married Richard Butler Thames in Cisco. He preceded her in death in 1990. She was an excellent cook and her passion was quilting. She was devoted to her family and was happiest when her home was full of family and friends. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, and a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW.
She was preceded in death by 10 sisters, 1 brother and 2 great-grandchildren.
Survivors are one son, Richard and wife Doris of Odessa; two daughters, Sandra Agnew of Cisco and Alura Davies of Austin; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Tim Davies, Jeremy Davies, Ken Thames, Mark Thames, Richard Bussey, Ted Kerr, David Harvill, Jamie Johnson and Danny Boyd.
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Luis Garcia
RANGER- Luis Alberto Garcia, 42, died Tuesday, August 3, 2004.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2004 at Evergreen Cemetery, directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
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Martha Lauderdale
ODESSA- Martha Adkins Lauderdale, 60, of Odessa, Texas died Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at Hospice House of Odessa.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel, Larry Fitzgerald officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
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Ora Graves
GREENVILLE- Ora Graves, 93, of Greenville, died August 4, 2004 at Park Haven Nursing Home.
She was born February 15, 1911 to Sally and Fletcher Keesee in Madge, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and a member of the Johnson Street Church of Christ.
Ms. Graves is survived by her daughters, Sally Ann and husband Bill Browning of Mesquite, Marion and husband Dewey Ramsey of Greenville; one sister, Ramona Fagan of Abilene; grandchildren, David, Darin, Shawna Browning, James Zolnai, Chris and wife Nicole Zolnai, Sheryl and J.W. Reeves, Jr., Dewey R. and wife Sandy Ramsey, Cindy and husband Will Wood; great-grandchild, Jordan Zolnai; 6 step great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Ms. Graves was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Otis Graves on December 6, 1968 and one brother, Lowell Keesee and one sister, Lenora Martin.
Graveside services were held at 12 noon Saturday, August 7, 2004 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cisco. Matt Richardson officiated. Lynch Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were James Zolnai, David Browning, Darin Browning and Chris Zolnai.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Johnson Street Church of Christ building fund.
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Luella Weaver
CROWLEY - Luella Blackwell Weaver, 75, died Thursday, August 5, 2004, in Fort Worth.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2004 at Greenwood Chapel. Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Park.
Luella Frances Blackwell Weaver was born Jan. 10, 1929, to her parents, John Earl and Bertha Blackwell. She was born in San Antonio, but lived most of her younger life in Ranger. She graduated from Ranger High School and later she met and married Everett Weaver. In 1948, they moved to Fort Worth where she lived the remainder of her life.
She is preceded in death by her husband Everett, daughter, Judy and brothers, John Earl Jr., J.T. Blackwell and her parents.
Survivors include children, Janice and Mickey Edwards, Harold Weaver, Jr., Joe and Denise Weaver; grand-children, Tamara Fiorenza, Melody McFall, Todd Weaver, Josh and Justin Weaver; great-grandchildren, Charlie, Cody and Dalton Fiorenza, Shelby McFall, Bradley and Jade Weaver; and extended family, Vanessa and Melissa Edwards, Rick Wende and Charlie and Shawn Samford.
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Monte Williamson
EASTLAND - Monte Ray Williamson, 73, of Brownwood, died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 in Brownwood.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 P.M. Thursday, August 5, 2004 in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Beggs officiating. Burial was in the Eastland City Cemetery.
Mr. Williamson was born August 1, 1931 in Eastland to Opal Houston and Sue Belle (Cox) Williamson. He was a graduate of Morton Valley High School, class of 1949. He married Flora Lee Hunter on April 4,1953 in Lewisville, Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 in Korea being discharged as a Corporal with 5 bronze stars. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 31 years retiring as Maintenance Supervisor in 1985. He worked 16 years at El Paso's Pecos River Plant south of Carlsbad, 38 months in Algeria, Africa on company projects and16 years in Eastland, after he retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and fabricating with metal using a welder.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Opal Houston Williamson and Sue Belle Williamson; and a brother, Houston Dale Williamson.
He is survived by his wife, Flo Williamson of Brownwood; daughter, Connie Sue Carmichael of Brownwood, daughter and son-in-law, Lesa and Keith Bailey of Cross Plains; granddaughter, Meagan Nicole Pipkin & fiancé Jesse Arnold of Fort Hood,TX, granddaughter, Danielle Suzanne Carmichael of Brownwood; grandson, Hunter Allison Carmichael of Brownwood; and sister, Darrell Weldon of Eastland.
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Jackie Stout
Jackie Troy Stout, 64, of Ballinger, died in a San Angelo hospital on Friday, July 30, 2004.
Services were held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 3, 2004 in the Seventh Street Baptist Church in Ballinger. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger. Troy was born on February 19, 1940 in Silverton, Texas to Thomas L. and Eva Ellen Ingram Stout. He served with the US Army from 1957 to 1961. He married Rosemarie Muller on April 10, 1959 in Germany. She preceded him in death on April 8, 2003.
Troy was a truck driver most of his life and recently worked as a computer technician. He was a member of the Ballinger Masonic Lodge # 643 and had just joined the Trinity Fellowship Church in San Angelo. He enjoyed stock car racing, crafting metal art work and writing poetry.
Survivors include his son, Ralph Stout and wife, Cindy of San Angelo; daughters, Debbie Stout of Ballinger, Sharon Fuchs and husband, Roger, of Rowena and Tammy Elliott and husband, David of Eastland; grandchildren, Sara Stout of San Angelo, Tonya Fischer and Andrew Fuentes of Ballinger, Erica, Zachary and Tyler Fuchs all of Rowena, Christopher and Ashley Elliott of Eastland; brother, Paul Stout of Lubbock; sisters, Nita Key and her husband, John of Lubbock, Frances Wright of Plainview and Pat Stone of Seymour.
His soul mate and 'earthly angel', Kay Ohlemacher of San Angelo also survives.
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William 'Bill' Murray Jr.
William James Murray, Jr. (Bill), of Austin, died on Tuesday, August 3, 2004. He was 89.
A graveside service, open to friends, was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2004, at the Texas State Cemetery, were a memorial service followed at 11:00, at University Presbyterian Church, 2203 San Antonio, with Rev. Sansom Williams officiating. Pallbearers will be Bill's grandchildren.
Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jo Newton Murray, as well as his children Jo Anna Schultz, Marsha Wilson, Janice Stoley and her husband, John, and Bill Murray III and his wife, Deb, all of Austin; his sister, Ann Murray of Abilene; grandchildren Ron and Courtney Schultz of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dr. Randall and Kimberly Schultz of Austin, Bennett and Helen McCarroll of Long Island, New York, Deidre Stoley of Dallas, Dade Stoley and William James (Jamie) Murray IV, both of Austin; and beloved great-grandchildren Will, Anna, and Hayley Schultz, Katherine and Maggie McCarroll, and Audrey Grace Schultz.
Bill Murray was born in Coleman, Texas, on February 17, 1915, to William J. and Virginia McGowan Murray. He graduated from Cisco High School in 1931, and attended Simmons College (now Hardin-Simmons University) for two years.
Sharing his father's love for oil exploration, Bill transferred to the University of Texas in 1933, drawn by the newly formed department of Petroleum Engineering. In 1936, he earned a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, graduating with the first class-four students to complete that program. While at UT, he earned the Dean's medal for the highest number of grade points in the Engineering School (a record that stands today), as well as the Distinguished Graduate Award of the UT School of Engineering. Bill's devotion to the College of Engineering continued throughout his life, and in 1989 the William J. (Bill) Murray Endowed Chair of Engineering was established by several of Bill's industry friends. Matched by university funds, the program now funds six or more projects per year, in all engineering disciplines.
During World War II, Bill served as liaison between the federal government and the petroleum regulatory bodies in Texas and five other states, charged with seeing that oil needed for the war effort was available. Soon after the war's end, he was appointed by Gov. Beauford Jester to the Texas State Railroad Commission, a position he held through four state-wide re-elections, until 1963. During his tenure on the Railroad Commission, Bill's regulatory policies led to the termination of the flaring of associated natural gas, which in turn led to the birth of the natural gas industry world-wide.
After resigning from the RRC, Bill served the City of Austin, City Public Services of San Antonio, and numerous other groups as energy consultant and conservationist. He was widely sought after as a speaker. For one example, he addressed the Dallas Petroleum Club at its annual meeting for fifty-four consecutive years.
In addition to his work in the oil and gas industry, Bill was an enthusiastic leader in the Presbyterian church. He was a member of University Presbyterian Church for 72 years; a member of the Board of Trustees of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary; and Moderator of the Synod of Texas, Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.. He was instrumental in securing Presbyterian MoRanch Assembly for the denomination, and served as President of that Board.
The family wishes to express profound appreciation to those who cared for Bill during his final illness, Drs. Tom McHorse and Peter Nutson and their staff, especially Becca Cappel, as well as caretakers Evelyn Odem and Cindy De la Rosa.
Memorials may be sent to University Presbyterian Church, 2203 San Antonio, Austin 78705; or to the UT School of Engineering, Bill Murray Endowed Chair, c/o Dr. John Halton, # 1 University Station, Austin 78712 .
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Brian Tubbs
EASTLAND- Brian Lee Tubbs, 38, died August 6, 2004 in San Antonio, Texas.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2004 in Eastland Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland.
Brian was born May 27, 1966 in Houston. He graduated high school in Lubbock and lived in San Antonio for the past 15 years.
Survivors are his parents, Joe and Linda McCullough Tubbs; brother, Randall Tubbs; grandmother, Lavene McCullough; nephew, Aaron Tubbs; niece, Lindsay Tubbs, all of San Antonio; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Martha Lauderdale
ODESSA- Martha Adkins Lauderdale, a longtime resident of Odessa, Texas died Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at Hospice House of Odessa, following a lengthy courageous battle with M.S.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Larry Fitzgerald. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
She was born September 8, 1943 in San Diego, CA to Howard and Ernestine Adkins. She married Robert E. Lauderdale on August 14, 1964 in Odessa. She was a graduate of Odessa High School and Odessa College where she obtained her nursing degree. She was well known for her pencil and pastel art work by receiving recognition in several newspapers and businesses.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ernestine Adkins.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Lauderdale of Odessa; son, Robert Lauderdale, Jr. and wife Allison of Katy; daughter, Rebecca Roberts and husband, Geno of Odessa; grandchildren, Ryan Lauderdale, Joshua Roberts and Hannah Roberts; father, Howard Adkins of Cisco; brother, Tom Adkins of San Diego, Calif.; sister-in-law, Judy Hasten and husband Perry of Ravenna, TX; and numerous extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Hospice House of Odessa, Texas.
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Eddie Burns
CISCO- Eddie Mae Burns, 96, of Cisco died Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at Canterbury Villa.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Larry Fitzgerald. Burial was in the Elm Cemetery near Rising Star directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
She was born November 9, 1907 in Limestone County, Texas to Isaac H. and Catherine (Mobley) Ballew. She married Eddie Boles Burns on September 25, 1926 in Rising Star, he preceded her in death on April 2, 1977. Before retirement she worked in food service and was a member of Fourth Street Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by a son, Bob Henry Burns and a son-in-law, Art Roesler.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Roesler of Cisco; son, Emmitt Edward Burns and wife Beverly of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren, Clay Roesler, Ed Roesler, Renell Price, Brian Burns, Steve Burns, Scott Burns; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ken McCulloch, Wayne Burns, Danny Claborn, Dale Hewitt, Edwin Roesler and Clay Roesler.
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Lori Johnson
Lori Burleson Johnson, 44, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004.
She was born February 28, 1960 at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Edward and Nan Epton Burleson. She was a graduate of Waxahachie High School, Baylor University and Baylor College of Dental Hygiene. On June 19, 1982 she was married to Lee Johnson of Eastland. She was employed as a lab technician at T.W. Burleson and Sons, Inc. of Waxahachie, a company founded by her great-grandfather in 1907. She was involved in Girl Scouts and other activities with her family and children. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Lee Johnson; her children, Brian Lee and Katherine Elizabeth all of Ennis; her parents, Edward and Nan Burleson of Waxahachie; 2 brothers, Greg and his wife, Carol Burleson of Maypearl and Tim Burleson of Waxahachie; a sister, Ame Burleson Solomon and her husband John Solomon of Los Angeles, CA; her grandmother, Margaret Epton of Waxahachie; her parents-in-law, Ann and R.L. Johnson of Lampasas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2004 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Interment was in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary.
The family suggests memorials be made to Ellis County Gideons International, Box 2683, Waxahachie, TX 75168 or the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
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Billy 'Bill' Slaughter
CISCO- Billy 'Bill' Jack Slaughter, 43, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004 in Odessa.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Hannibal Methodist Church, Jim Haggard officiated.
Mr. Slaughter was born September 1, 1960 in Odessa, Texas to Ernest and Patsy (Blue) Slaughter. He was a truck driver and carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Jack Williams, mother, Patsy Williams, niece, Ronda Lee Stephens, maternal grandfather Earl Blue, paternal grandparents, Minnie and Stamford Slaughter.
Billy is survived by his wife, Debbie Slaughter of Cisco; four sisters, Patti Phariss of Tuscola, Betty Snow of Mingus, Theressa Phariss of Tuscola, Shalada Garner of College Station; maternal grandmother, Ann Blue of Mingus; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He will be missed very much.
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Wanda Arnold
EASTLAND- Wanda Floyd Arnold, 71, of Eastland, died Friday, August 13, 2004 at her home, Valley View Healthcare Center.
Services were held Monday, August 16, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Shawn Brewer officiated. Burial followed at 4 p.m. at the Ross Annex Cemetery in Baird under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Wanda was born June 20, 1933 in Cottonwood, Texas to William J and Beulah Seaton Floyd. She attended school in Hawley and Baird where she attended as Valedictorian of her class. She married William 'Bill' Arnold on May 6, 1952 in Clovis, N.M. Wanda worked as a switchboard operator at Dyess Air Force Base; a sewing machine operator in Cisco and Eastland; and a nurse's aide in nursing homes in Winters and Eastland.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; granddaughter, Linda Chapman; 2 sisters, Janice Stockton and Eva Dean Bloomer; and 2 brothers, Doyle Floyd and Adrian Floyd.
She leaves behind a daughter, Delores Chapman of Eastland; a son, Byron Arnold of Odessa; sister, Adrian Netles of Putnam; brother, Silas Floyd of Cross Plains; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and her extended family the residents and staff of Valley View Healthcare Center.
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D. D. Allen
ATHENS- D. D. Allen, 88, of Athens and formerly of Carbon and Eastland died on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Athens.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2004 in the Eastland City Cemetery with Dr. Shawn Brewer officiating. Burial followed under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland, Texas.
Mr. Allen was born in Brady, Texas on November 28, 1915 to Urah Truman and Blanche Bell (Burns) Allen. He grew up in Carbon and later moved to Eastland. He married Charlotte Finley in 1936 in Eastland, Texas. She preceded him in death in August 9, 1998. Mr. Allen owned and operated his own mechanic shop for many years. He was a World War II Air Force Veteran. He was a Baptist.
Mr. Allen is survived by his daughter Cindye Foster and husband Steve of Athens, Tx., sister J. Beth Stephenson of Plainview, Tx., brother William Dean Allen of Copperas Cove, Tx., two grandchildren Kerr and Ky Foster. Numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte, and sister Neta Marie Harrison.
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Toni Brewer
EASTLAND Ð Toni Lee Brewer, 81, of Eastland and formerly of Midland & O'Donnell died on Saturday, August 14, 2004 in Eastland.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 11 a.m. at O'Donnell Cemetery in O'Donnell. Local arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland. Services in O'Donnell are under the Direction of White's Funeral Home of Tahoka.
Toni was born on October 17, 1922 in Valley Mills to William & Christine Cummins-Wise. She married John D. Brewer on April 29, 1939. She worked as an administrative assistant for Texaco Oil & Mobil Oil & Gas in Midland until her retirement in 1987, she then moved to O'Donnell. She was a former Mrs. America representing the state of Nevada and Mrs. Senior America representing the state of Texas. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include son David R. Brewer & wife Linda of Eastland, son Jon A. Brewer of Saudi Arabia, grandchildren Gina Brewer of Dallas, Mark Brewer & wife Melanie of Midlothian, Shay Brewer of Dallas, Stormy Brewer of Graham, & Kelly Brewer of Graham. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband John D. Brewer who passed away on April 1, 1989.
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Max Ratliff
Max Ratliff, 70, of Rising Star died on Thursday, August 12, 2004.
Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 16, 2004 at the Union Center Baptist Church with Jerry Eckart officiating and Mike McGinn, Paul Warren assisting. Burial was in the Hobbs Cemetery in Fisher County, Texas with Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star in charge.
Mr. Ratliff was born December 28, 1933 in Sardis (Fisher County), TX to A.D. and Jewel Ratliff. He married Melba Smith in Rotan, Texas on January 22, 1952. He has been a part of the Rising Star community for 19 years. Before moving to Rising Star he had lived in Cimarron, NM. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Melba Ratliff of Rising Star; son, Max Ratliff Jr. of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Teresa Venzor of Amarillo; three brothers, Bill Ratliff of Sweetwater; Bob Ratliff of Synder; Richard Ratliff of Burkburnett; four sisters, Viola Brazee of Hobbs; Dorothy McCain of Tehachapi, CA; Bertha Johnson of Roby; Sue Dulin of Abilene; four grandchildren, Landon Ratliff, Tara Ratliff, Rusty Ratliff, Michael Venzor. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Marvin Ratliff.
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Macario 'Mike' Moreno
CISCO- Macario 'Mike' Moreno, 61, of Cisco died suddenly in Mineral Wells, Texas on Thursday, August 12, 2004.
Rosary services were held at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 8:00 pm. Mass was held Monday, August 16, 2004 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Deacon Ruben Castaneda officiating. Burial was in Eastland City Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Mr. Moreno was born in Sterling City, Texas on March 11, 1943. Mike attended school in Sterling City as well as Cisco. He married Eleanor Fuentez on April 30, 1961 in Cisco, Texas. He worked for W. W. Webber Construction as head welder for the last six years. Mike was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Cisco.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Moreno of Cisco; sons, Trinidad Moreno of Arlington, Anthony Moreno of Fort Stockton, Michael Moreno Sr. of Cisco; a brother, Ray Moreno of Allen, and two sisters, Dahlia Salanis of Cisco, and Delmar Goates of De Leon; four grandchildren; Michael Johnny Moreno Jr., Lonnie Wyatt Moreno, Trinidad Moreno III, and Melissa Denise Moreno, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Harley Fox, Jr.
CISCO- Harley Edward Fox, Jr., 67, of Cisco died on Sunday, August 15, 2004 at an Abilene Hospital.
Services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Benny Hagan officiating. Burial was in Corinth Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland, Texas.
Mr. Fox was born in Eastland, Texas on June 24, 1937 to Harley Edward and Irma Ernestine (Johnson) Fox Sr. He grew up in Eastland and was a graduate of Eastland High School. He married Darlene Steveson on August 20, 1960 in Eastland, Texas. Mr. Fox worked in engineering for 30 year for the Texas State Highway Department. He also served in the National Guard. After retiring he worked locally as an inspector for municipal plants. He was an excellent wood worker and owned his own gun shop called Ed's Gun Shop. He was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church.
Mr. Fox is survived by his wife Darlene Fox of Cisco; sisters Rita Jordan and husband Bill, Margie Herring and husband Clyde all of Eastland; niece Cathy Doyle and husband Jerry and great niece Candi Doyle all of Eastland; numerous cousins.
Memorials maybe made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford St., Abilene, Texas 79605 or the Corinth Baptist Church.
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Travis Kurklin
ABILENE- Travis Dean Kurklin, 70, a longtime resident of Abilene, died Sunday, August 15, 2004, in Houston.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith. Rev. Kevin Ueckert officiated. Interment was in Elmwood Memorial Park.
He was born to to Creola Mae (Richardson) and Walter Earl Kurklin on July 26, 1934, in San Angelo. He was a 1951 graduate of Cisco High School and attended Cisco Jr. College, receiving his Associates degree in 1953. Mr. Kurklin was a maintenance mechanic, and retired from Abilene Regional Medical Center, where he began working in 1980. Previously he was employed by Gibson's for fourteen years.
He married Audrey Dane Lawson on September 20, 1977 in Abilene. He was a member of South Side Baptist Church in Abilene and a veteran of the National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother, and a sister.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Dane Kurklin of Houston; a stepson, Wallace Gene Steadmon and wife, Shirley, of Albuquerque, NM; a stepdaughter, Sherry Lynn Parker and husband, Sam, of Houston; two brothers, Richard Earl Kurklin of Cisco and Walter Mark Kurklin of Oklahoma City, OK; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to South Side Baptist Church 1425 S. 7th Abilene, TX 79602.
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George Steel
George W. Steel, 88, rancher and former lumberman of Rising Star, died Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2004 at First Baptist Church in Rising Star. Rev. R.D. Williams officiated, assisted by Rev. Matt McGowan. Burial was in the Eastlawn Memorial Park in Brownwood directed by Higginbotham Funeral Home.
Mr. Steel was born October 1, 1915 in May, Texas. He married Emma Jean Bailey in 1936 in May. The couple moved to Rising Star in 1938. After World War II he and fellow veteran, Charles Rutherford, entered into the business partnership of Rutherford and Steel Lumber Company. An active farmer and rancher, Mr. Steel served for 19 years on the Board of Directors of the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District. Prior to being elected to the Board, he was awarded the Outstanding Conservation Farmer Award. A past member of the Rising Star School Board and the Eastland County School Board, he was active in the Rising Star Chamber of Commerce, being named Citizen of the Year in 1987. A 60-year member of the Masonic Lodge, he was also a founding member of the Rising Star Roping Club.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Rising Star.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jean in 1999; a son, Charles in 1990; two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Wayne Power of Comanche; one son, James Steel of Dallas; one brother and sister-in-law, Ret. Cmdr. Robert Steel and wife, Judy of La Jolla, CA; a sister-in-law, Audry Steel of Brownwood; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas or the Rising Star Foundation.
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Michael McDonald
Michael R. McDonald died August 7, 2004 at his home in Brady, Texas.
He was born in Abilene on May 7, 1941. He was a retired carpenter and served in the Navy for three years. A man of many talents-his favorite pastimes were working on his computer and playing bingo.
He is survived by three children, Sheryl Stultz, Michael McDonald, and Patricia McDonald; 8 grandchildren.
He is one of 11 children, survived by two brothers and three sisters.
Memorial services were held at Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco on Saturday, August 21, 2004.
We will all miss his gentle heart and kind humor. Love and miss you always, from all of us, Dad.
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Bertie Elich
CISCO- Bertie Viola Elich, 77, of Glen Rose and formerly of Cisco, died Wednesday, August 18, 2004 in Glen Rose, Texas.
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Daniels officiated. Burial was in Nimrod Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Mrs. Elich was born July 20, 1927 in Eastland County to George and Emma (Bryant) Ingram. She was a homemaker and a member of United Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Elich of Breckenridge; daughter, Bobbie Sue Barnett of Granbury; sons, William Aaron Manning of Las Vegas, TX and Dale Wayne Weeks of Maquoketa, IA; sisters, Fay Hutchinson and Juanita Campbell both of Cisco; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
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Media Wetsel
CISCO- Media Wetsel, 91, of Cisco and formerly of Winters, died Saturday, August 21, 2004 at an Eastland nursing home.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2004 at the Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Larry Fitzgerald officiated. Burial was in the Wingate Cemetery, directed by Winters Funeral Home.
She was born January 18, 1931 in Comanche County and moved to Runnels County in 1921. She married Albert Wetsel on November 21, 1931 in Wingate and lived there until 1996 when she moved to Cisco. Her husband preceded her in death in 1991. She was a homemaker and worked for Dry Manufacturing for 8 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Allen.
She is survived by 2 sons, Albert Darrell Wetsel of Decatur and Charles Wetsel of Cisco; 1 sister, Winnie Hatley of Wingate; 1 brother, Fred Helm of Action; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford Street, Abilene, Texas 79605.
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Anthony Iorio
EASTLAND- Anthony Patrick Iorio, 29, of Eastland, died Friday, August 20, 2004 at Valley View Health Care Center.
Graveside services were held Saturday, August 21, 2004 at Scranton Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
He was born January 1, 1975 in Baldwin Park, California to Loretta Lehman and Anthony Iorio. He worked on oil rigs for Sand Dollar Drilling.
He is survived by his wife, Karen M. Iorio; his mother, Loretta Lehman; sister, Melanie Ritter; grandmother, Dorthy Wood; 2 stepdaughters, Nicole Myers and Shelley Myers; stepson, Jeffrey Myers; 3 nephews, Caleb Creed Ritter, Zachary James David Sellers and Anthony Destin Lynn Sellers; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Chester Green
CISCO- Chester Kenneth Green, 89, of Cisco, died Friday, August 20, 2004 at Hendrick Medical Center.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Eastland Cemetery, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Mr. Green was born on July 27, 1915 in Cleburne, Texas to George W. and Lula (Lane) Green. He married Trophie T. Green on August 4, 1954 in Santa Barbara, California. She preceded him in death on May 10, 1998. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and before retirement he was a driver for Greyhound Bus Lines and a former member of the Elks Club. He enjoyed eating out, especially at his favorite ÒhealthÓ food restaurant Pizza Inn in Eastland and Mr. IveyÕs honey was another of his favorite foods.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Green and sisters, Ruth Anderson and Ora Mae Poole.
He is survived by a daughter, Nita Kerlee and husband Bill of Malakoff; son, Joseph Green of Prescott Valley, AZ; granddaughter and caregiver, Cathy Sylvester of Cisco; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Ann Harrison and husband Bill of Cisco; stepson, Cecil Ray Sylvester of Cisco; sister, Virginia Green Parvin of Payson, AZ; 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren.
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Jesse 'Pete' Hathcock
RANGER- Jesse C. 'Pete' Hathcock, 82, life long resident of Ranger died Saturday, August 21, 2004 at a local hospital.
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Garland Van Dyke officiated. Burial with military honors was at Colony Cemetery, directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mr. Hathcock was born on August 21, 1922 in Ranger, Texas to Charley Everett and Nannie Gladys (Thomas) Hathcock. He was a graduate of Colony High School in 1939 as a Salutatorian. He attended 2 years of college at John Tarleton College. He then entered the Army Air Corps serving during World War II in Hawaii as an aircraft mechanic. He was a rancher all of his life. He married Joyanne Smith on February 4, 1989 in Ranger. Pete was a member of Eastside Church of Christ and a member of the local Farm Bureau and served in all offices over the years.
He is survived by his wife, Joyanne S. Hoover Hathcock of Ranger; step-children, Scott Hoover of Ranger, John Hoover and wife Pamela of Weatherford, and Valerie Cook and husband, Jay of China Springs, Tx; brothers, John Thomas Hathcock and wife Winnie of Fort Worth, Buster Clyde Hathcock and wife Betty of Ranger; sisters, Mary Ann Guess of Fort Worth, and Joy Key and husband Glen of Aledo, Tx.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Juanita Blackwell
RANGER- Juanita Blackwell, 86, of Ranger died on Friday, August 20, 2004 at a local nursing home.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 2004 at Mesquite & Rusk St. Church of Christ. Burial was in Alameda Cemetery following under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger, Texas.
Mrs. Blackwell was born on May 30, 1918 in Eastland County, Texas to Jesse and Leora (Jones) McGaha. She was a graduate of Carbon High School. She met and married J. B. Blackwell on December 24, 1943 in Ranger, Texas and he preceded her in death on May 12, 1970. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mesquite and Rusk St. Church of Christ.
Mrs. Blackwell is survived by her daughter, Gay Nell Burnett and husband Jim of Lake Leon; son, Larry Don Blackwell and wife Jan of Bedford, Tx., sister Jo Johnson of Odessa, Tx., and eight grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Tx., 79605 She was preceded in death by her husband, son Fred Blackwell, and brother Hilburn Blackwell.
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Laura Harbin
COLLEGE STATION- Laura Gasper Harbin, 92, died August 24, 2004 at Sheridan on Rock Prairie.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2004 at First United Methodist Church in Chriesman, Texas. Memorial Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Rev. Roy Dillard officiated. Burial was in Chriesman Cemetery.
She was born April 22, 1912 in Chriesman, Texas. She was a resident of College Station, Texas before moving 6 years ago from Eastland.
She taught Spanish and English for 42 years before retiring. She graduated from Southwest Texas State University with her Bachelor degree in Spanish and later attended and graduated from Texas Tech University with her Master degree in Spanish. She also started the first Mexican School in Burleson County, Texas. She graduated in 1930 from Caldwell High School as Valedictorian. She was a member of the Retired Teacher Association, member of the Susannah Wesley Sunday School Class at the First United Methodist in Eastland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Eric Gasper, two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors are a daughter, Joyce and Charles Dendy of College Station; sisters Clara Gasper and Alice Jo McElroy, both of Arlington; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Margaret R. Corbell, 96, daughter of Jim and Nora Hudson died August 24, 2004 at the DeLeon Hospital.
Margaret was a longtime resident of Eastland County and was a retired welfare agent.
She is survived by her son, Richard Corbell of China Springs, Texas.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. at the Eastland Cemetery conducted by Bakker Funeral Home.
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Lorene Parks
RANGER- Lorene Parks died Wednesday, August 25, 2004.
Arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home, Ranger.
Graveside services for Clay Gene Moore were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2004 in the Englewood Cemetery in Slaton, Texas with Ross Dunn officiating and assisting was Mike McGinn a friend of the family. Higginbotham funeral Home of Rising Star will be in Charge of the arrangements.
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Clay Moore
Clay Gene Moore was born June 29, 1964 in Brownfield, Texas the son of Gene and Bobbie Ann Moore. He died August 19, 2004 in Irving, Texas.
He is survived by his parents, Gene and Lorrye Moore of Rising Star, Texas; sisters, Jackie McNeeley and her husband Chad of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; Tina Bradshaw of Missouri City, Texas; brother, Tracy McAlister and his wife Twana of Lubbock, Texas; grandmother, Geneva Moore of Slaton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie Ann Moore; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dement; Harvey Moore; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Livingston; brother-in-law, Gary Lynn Lester.
The favorite people in his life were his nieces and nephews; Bobbye Dell Harris; Bailey Lester; Callie and Mattie Bradshaw; Trecker McAlister; Zach, Zane and Zoye Harris; devoted friends Dalton Fulmer and Kay Barton.
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Bobbie Green
PALM SPRINGS, CA- Bobbie Jo Green, 75, died on Monday, August 2, 2004, at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital in Banning, California. She was a resident of Palm Springs California. Cremation was handled by Palm Springs Mortuary, Mausoleum and Crematory in Cathedral City, California.
Private graveside services were conducted by Reverend Jim Andrews at 4 p.m. August 26, 2004. Burial was at Eastland Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland, Texas.
Mrs. Green was born in Waco, Texas, April 12, 1929, to Joe and Bessie (Goodwin) Landingham of Malone, Texas. She married Elmer Green in Fort Worth, Texas April 8, 1955. In 1956, they moved to California. Mrs. Green was employed by the federal government in the Personnel Department of the Long Beach Naval Shipyard in Long Beach, California. After moving to Palm Springs in 1982, she worked for the government at the IRS and Bureau of Indian Affairs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Green, and her sister, Helen Winfield. She is survived by her nieces Karen Green of Eastland, Texas; Dawn Lisk of La Quinta, California; Bobbie Sharon Chance of Gold Hill, Oregon; Cindy Murphy of Grandview, Texas; Lisa Winfield of Dallas, Texas; and her brother-in-law, Bob Winfield of Mission View, California.
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Jerry Bob Greer
RANGER- Jerry Bob Greer, 66, long-time Eastland County businessman, went home Thursday, August 26, 2004 after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 29, 2004 at the Mesquite and Rusk Church of Christ, where he served as an elder for 15 years. Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger will direct the service. The family will be at Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger 6:30-8:00 Saturday evening for visitation.
Jerald Robert Greer was born April 19, 1938 to Holcomb and Minerva Greer in Ranger, Texas. He was baptized into Christ on November 20, 1949. He graduated from Ranger High School in 1956. In 1960, he received a Bachelor's degree in Business from Abilene Christian University. Jerry Bob married Pat Halliday on New Years Eve in 1961. He served in the United States Army for two years and worked for the Tandy Corporation in Fort Worth, Texas before returning to Ranger.
In 1966, Jerry Bob purchased his parents' western wear and boot repair store. Over the years, he tripled the floor space of the business and in 1981 purchased an additional store in Eastland, Texas. He was elected to the Ranger Junior College Board of Trustees in 1976, where he served for 28 years.
Survivors include his wife, Pat; and their children Gini and husband Arthur May of Midland, Gregg and wife Karen Greer of Hewitt, and Leslie and husband Tim Pitts of Eastland; beloved grandchildren include Robby and Arthur Lee May, Brandon, Nikki, Jessica, and Caitlin Greer, and Tim, Travis, and Ellie Pitts.
Jerry Bob lived in Ranger most of his life and treasured many life-long friends. He was born on Main Street in Ranger and lived on Main Street until he went to college. He kept a business on Main Street for 38 years. He sometimes jokingly referred to himself as 'The Main Street Kid.'
Memorials can be made to the Nancy Frost Music Scholarship Program of Eastland, Texas c/o Chris Frost Whiddon 6337 Locke Ave. Fort Worth, TX. 76116 or to a favorite charity.
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Leon Smith, Jr.
Leon Ross Smith, Jr., a resident of Round Rock, Texas, died on August 23, 2004.
Dr. Smith was born on January 20, 1929 in the oil boom town of Pioneer, Texas, and grew up in nearby Rising Star. His father, Leon R. Smith, Sr., was an oilfield superintendent from western New York who was transferred to Texas in 1920 by Pennzoil. A true Yankee engineer, and a Republican, L.R. bought and sold oil leases across north Texas, and took his son along for the ride. He was credited with inventing the process of oil well repressuring. Leon's mother, Hazel Hibler Smith, was a schoolteacher from Fairland, Texas who trained at Southwest Texas State. His parents met at a box lunch social held to raise money for uniforms for a band his father had formed.
Dr. Smith's mother died in 1935, and in 1939 his father married Louella Clayton, a chiropractor from Bryson. She raised Leon as her own.
Leon's older brother Leo was a tool-and-die shop foreman for Chrysler in Michigan. His brother Warren was a professional trombonist who played with Bob Crosby, Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington. His sisters Mildred and Gertrude married into farming and ranching families in Texas.
At the age of 11, Leon became the pianist at the Rising Star Methodist Church, when his predecessor got drafted. He attended many Sunday night revivals, but also had a fondness for boogie-woogie and Westerns. He listened to World War II on the radio, and watched all the men he knew go off to fight it. He excelled in tennis, and took over the high school chemistry classes after teacher was drafted. Because his father came out of retirement to help pump oil for the war effort, Leon was lucky enough to have an unlimited gasoline ration card.
Dr. Smith graduated from Rising Star High School and attended McMurry College in Abilene, studying piano with Miss Nancy Craig Lasley. Leon was widely regarded for his fine tenor voice, and was often called on to sing the Lord's Prayer at funerals and special occasions. He also studied for three years at Texas Chiropractic College in San Antonio, and volunteered his services at a free clinic in the barrio.
In 1954, Dr. Smith moved to Austin to study music theory and composition at the University of Texas. He met the love of his life, Mary Louise Anderson, while singing in the choir at St. David's Episcopal Church. They married in 1958. Their son Ross was born in Texarkana, Texas in 1959.
Dr. Smith received his Bachelor's degree with honors in 1957, and his Master's degree in 1958. He taught at Texarkana College for several years, then earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Indiana. He had teaching assignments at East Tennessee State and the University of Tennessee before accepting a position with the University of Wisconsin Ð Stevens Point in 1970.
Dr. Smith ran the theory and graduate programs for the UW-SP music department for twenty-four years. He also founded the school's electronic music studio, training students for careers in everything from the classroom to the movies. He served on the board of the Central Wisconsin Symphony, and sang in a Lutheran church choir. He retired as a full professor in 1994, then came home to Texas with Mary Louise.
In retirement, Dr. Smith wrote punditry and poetry, penned a cowboy song or two,
cooked a lot of barbeque, and again sang in the choir at St. David's. His 'Poor Leon's Texas Almanac' was much anticipated at Christmas. He enjoyed traveling the state with Mary Louise.
Dr. Smith was the first winner of the composition prize from the music department at UT, for a flute concerto. His other works included an oratorio, The Ascension of Jesus Christ, and works for piano, band, choir, voice and synthesizer.
Leon Smith was preceded in death by his wife Mary Louise; his father, mother and stepmother, and by his brothers and sisters, Leo Smith and wife Jo, Warren Smith and wife Eula Mae, Mildred Hughes and husband Glenn, and Gertie Smith and husband Curt. He was also preceded in death by his nephew Jack Smith of Atlanta and his niece Diane deGraffenried of Washington, D.C. He is survived by his son, Ross, of Austin, by his sister-in-law Bea Carmichael and husband Alan, and by many nieces and nephews.
Dr. Smith was a child of the Depression. He overcame great physical challenges and lived a long happy life as husband, father, teacher, philosopher and musician. Dr. Smith was known for his wit and ability to handle tough jobs with tact and grace. He had that Texas grit that keeps you going long after others would have quit. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2004 at St. David's Episcopal Church, 304 E. 7th St. with The Reverend David Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78705 Ð (512) 452-8811. You may view memorials online at wcfish.com
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Ruby Carter
Ruby Blanche Payne Carter, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, August 28, 2004, after a short illness.
Born to Jesse Albert and Sallie Reed Payne on March 28, 1918, in Potosi, Texas, Ruby married Truett Ornold Carter on December 7, 1937.
Fondly remembered for her resounding laughter, sly sense of humor and grin, Granny Carter was dearly loved by all who met her. Her peanut butter cookies and coconut cake was legendary within the family, but not so much as the sweet smiles bestowed on all.
Preceded in death by husband of 29 years, Truett, daughter Judy Magnalia and son Franklin Andrew, Sr.
Ruby is survived by daughter Ruby Jo Ritter and husband Nolan of Eastland; daughter-in-law, Stella Carter of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Karyn Ritter Carpenter and husband, Scott of Granbury, James Ritter and wife, Elena of Denver, Colorado, Andy Carter and wife, Terri of Abilene, Lisa White and husband, Randy of Abilene, Truett Michael Carter and wife, Arsi of Sachoe, and Douglas Carter of Georgia; 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; and 1 step-great-great-grandchild.
Dear friends include Ruth Hooten, Ruth York, Paula Olvera and numerous others who helped care for her these last few years.
Burial took place Monday, August 30, 2004 at Howard Cemetery in Desdemona. Bakker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Martha 'Med' Miller
CLYDE- Martha 'Med' Miller, 91, of Gatesville and formerly of Eula, died Friday, August 27, 2004 at a Gatesville care center.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2004 at Eula Cemetery, Ed Headrick officiated, directed by Bailey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Miller was born July 20, 1913 in Eastland County to Calvin and Alice (Shahan) Sumrall. She attended schools in Abilene and was a Potosi High School graduate. She was the widow of Reese B. Miller, whom she married in Abilene on October 14, 1934. After Mr. Miller's death in 1999, she moved to Gatesville from Eula to be near her daughter. She was a homemaker and member of Southside Church of Christ in Abilene.
Survivors include one son, Byron Miller and wife, Linda of Springtown; one daughter, Carolyn Brown and husband, Bob of Gatesville; seven granddaughters and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Highway 36 Church of Christ, 10576 Hwy 36 South, Abilene, Texas 79601.
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Frankie Anderson
EASTLAND- Frankie M. Anderson, 80, of Eastland, died Friday, August 27, 2004 at Abilene.
Services were held Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Edwards Funeral Chapel, Rev. Jim Andrews officiated. Entombment was at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Mausoleum in Irving. Arrangements directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland.
Frankie was born on October 22, 1923 in Clovis, New Mexico to Green F. and Charlie Hettie (Johnson) Ingram. She worked for Amaroda Oil Company and then TXU in Midland, retiring after many years of service. After her retirement, she moved to Eastland and most recently lived at Royal Estates Retirement Center in Abilene. She was affiliated with Bethel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael L. Anderson in 1968; and siblings, Mary Worley, Chester Ingram, George Ingram, Grace Easley, and Ouida Skinner.
She is survived by her grandson and his wife, Robert and Tracy Anderson of Cisco; great-grandchildren, Justin and Janna Anderson of Cisco; brothers, Jack Ingram of Weatherford and Sidney Ingram of Midland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Girling Hospice of Eastland 957 E. Main, Eastland, TX 76448.
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Charlie Williams
EASTLAND- Charlie P. Williams, 81, owner and operator of Quality Boot & Shoe Service in Eastland died Sunday, August 29, 2004 in Fort Worth.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, Dr. Shawn Brewer officiated. Burial was in the Eastland City Cemetery.
Mr. Williams was born on January 27, 1923 in Eastland to John and Lula Rosie Ollie (Vanlandingham) Williams. He grew up in Eastland, where he attended schools and worked in his grandfatherÕs shoe shop for a short time. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He met and married Dorothy Howard on October 13, 1951 in Humble, Texas. They moved to Eastland in 1951, where he owned and operated Quality Boot & Shoe Service until his health forced him to retire. He was a member of the Eastland Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. #467, as well as a member of the First Baptist Church of Eastland. During in mid 1960Õs he was a Boy Scout leader.
He was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Williams of Eastland; sons, Ray Williams of Comanche and Steve Williams and wife Kathy of May; two grandchildren, Clarissa and Carrie Lynn Williams, both of Azle; numerous nieces and nephews.
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Lorene Parks
RANGER- Lorene G. Parks, 92, of McKinney and formerly of Richardson died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 in McKinney.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 27, 2004 at 3 p.m. at Alameda Cemetery, Rev. Jerry Speer officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Lorene was born on September 5, 1911 to Bailey and Erna (Crutsinger) Edmondson in Voca, Texas. She arrived in Ranger at the age of 7 and began school at Alameda. Her parents moved to Dickens County, Texas where she married at an early age to Tom Green. She and Tom had two children, Betty and Tommy. She moved to Vernon, TX and lived with her daughter Betty until her marriage to Bill Parks. After Bill passed away, she lived in Houston and Richardson to be near her family. Lorene was a homemaker where grandchildren, nieces and nephews enjoyed visiting. She was a Baptist. In recent years Lorene was in ill health and would have soon turned 93 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Parks; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; and a grandson, Merrell Earthman.
She is survived by her children, Betty L. Moore of Hughes Springs, TX and Tommy L. Green of Dallas; sister, Bonnie Whitlock of Hawthorne, Ca; grandchildren, Jeffery Earthman of San Antonio and Elizabeth Green-Doyle of Scottsdale, Az.; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Howard Thackerson
Howard Albert Thackerson, 85, of Longview, died Saturday, August 28, 2004 at Longview, Texas.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home in Cisco. Rev. Pat Riley officiated. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Howard was born on June 6, 1919 in Dublin, Texas to Charlie A. and Bertie (Sewart) Thackerson. He married Dorothy Turnbow on January 8, 1938, she preceded him in death on June 8, 1991. He served in the 7th Calvary during World War II. He lived in Abilene for 20 years before moving to Longview where he was a member of VFW and a member of Gregton Baptist Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Ethel Lou Pool and husband John of Longview; son, Howard J. Thackerson and wife Maudine of Granbury; grandchildren, Kay Cummings of Longview, John Howard Pool of Diana, Howard Thackerson, Jr. of Burleson, Leigh Anne Boike of Euless, and Michael Howard Thackerson of Granbury; great-grandchildren, Christy Pool of Georgetown, Rusty Howard Thackerson of Burleson, Bradley Howard Thackerson of Burleson, John Cody Pool of Diana, Austin Wendell Pool of Diana; sister, Susie Mae Decker of Eastland; brothers, Troy Thackerson of Monahans, Clyde Thackerson of Abilene, and Roy Thackerson of Ranger.
His brothers, Raymond Thackerson, Oscar Thackerson and Bert Thackerson, also preceded him in death.
Pallbearers were Howard J. Thackerson, Jr., Michael Howard Thackerson, John Howard Pool, Chris Cummings, Paul Boike and Howard J. Thackerson.
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Ralph Hanna
CISCO- Ralph Smith Hanna, 84, of Cisco, died Sunday, August 29, 2004 at Eastland Healthcare Center.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at Oakwood Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Mr. Hanna was born on September 2, 1919 in Danville, Iowa to Chester and Birdie Belle (Smith) Hanna. He served in the US Army during World War II, he was a farmer and a member of VFW Cisco Post 10824 and the Methodist Church.
He is survived by daughters, Anna Jacobs of Ranger, Brenda Wilson and husband John of Hearne; sister, Murrell Morgan of Burlington, Iowa; grandchildren, Donnita Swanty, Jason Jacobs, Christina Jacobs, and Jesse Burgess; great-grandchildren, Anthony Baker, Cameron Baker, Reanna Dailey, Cody Swanty, Brittany Allen, Kandrea Jacobs and Alexis Jacobs.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, TX. 79605.
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Ruby Stevens
Ruby P. Stevens, 83, of Stephenville, died Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at a local nursing home.
She was born August 1, 1921 in Mineral Wells, Texas to Tom and Mattie (Smith) Stevens.
She was Protestant.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at West End Cemetery, Weldon Branahm officiated. Lacy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are many friends.
Online condolences can be made at www.lacyfuneralhome.com
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James Whitefield
Jane C. Whitefield, 84, loving mother, wife, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother died Saturday evening, August 28, 2004, in Kingwood, Texas.
Graveside services were held on Friday, September 3, 2004 at 11 AM at West End Cemetery in Lingleville with Rev. James Upshaw officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Jane Clemons Krantz Whitefield was born October 30, 1919, in Salamanca, New York. She was the daughter of Leon and Mabel Krantz.
After graduating from high school in Salamanca in 1937, Jane worked at F.W. Woolworth's. As the oldest daughter in a family of eight children, she also took on odd jobs, such as cleaning and ironing, to help support her family. On March 3, 1944, she enlisted in the Women's Army Corp. She was sent to Daytona Beach, Florida, for basic training then was transferred to Goodfellow Field in San Angelo, Texas. There, she met a handsome young cadet by the name of Charles D. Whitefield. On September 24, 1944, she left the U.S. for duty in England as well as a brief tour of duty in France. Charlie and Jane remained in contact throughout World War II and eventually married in Staines, England, on December 5, 1944. Jane returned to the States and was discharged from the Women's Army Corp in February 1945. She became a loving wife, mother of five children and homemaker extraordinaire.
Jane supported her husband and devoted her life to loving and nurturing her children while Charlie's job demanded that the family travel extensively throughout the Midwest and Southern part of the U.S.
Jane still found time for some of her favorite hobbies that included collecting quilts, shopping for antiques and then refinishing some of the antique dressers and chairs she would find. Family was always Jane's most important priority, and she went out of her way to host family dinners and holidays and was known to open her home to anyone who wanted to stop by. After retiring to Eastland, Texas, Jane spent nine years as the head of the volunteer gift shop for Eastland Memorial Hospital.
Later in life, Jane was thrilled at the opportunity to travel to Australia with her sister Marcia and treasured the memories from their trip. In September 1995, Charlie and Jane traveled to England to attend the official opening of the American Air Museum in Duxford, England.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband Charles Whitefield and her son Joel Whitefield. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Kay and Craig Story of Kingwood, Texas; son and daughter-in-law Dave and Kathy Whitefield of Gardnerville, Nevada; son and daughter-in-law Paul and Saralee Whitefield of La Canada, California; and daughter and son-in-law Karol Ann and Grove Bock of Omaha, Nebraska; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Jane's caregivers at Spring Home Care in Kingwood, Texas, for the extraordinary care they provided during her last illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Northeast Hospice, 18951 Memorial North, Humble, Texas 77338 or the charity of your choice.
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September 2004
Nina Wallace
EASTLAND- Nina L. Wallace 65, of Eastland and formerly of Brazos River Community passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004 after a lengthy illness.
Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Monday, Sept. 6, 2004 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mary Langley officiating.
Nina was born on June 19, 1939 in Ranger, Texas to Duke Monroe and Opal Laverne (Boney) Stanford. She grew up in Caddo and Necessity and attended school in Breckenridge. She moved to Ranger and then to Eastland where she owned and operated Nina's Beauty Shop and worked for Northview Development as an activity director. She later moved to the Brazos River Community where she owned and operated a taxidermy shop until her health failed. She enjoyed hunting, fishing and everything connected to the out of doors.
She is survived by her daughters Belinda Morgan of Eastland and Bobbie K. Wallace of Gordon. Brother James Wayne Stanford of Ranger. Three grandchildren Ashley Marie Sharp and Brittney Autumn Sharp both of Eastland and Orin Lee Mallory of Gordon.
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Ruth Alexander
EASTLAND- Ruth Whitlock Alexander 96, of Eastland and formerly of Fort Worth, died on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at a local hospital.
Services were held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 3, 2004 in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Montgomery officiating. Graveside were held at 3:00 PM Friday, September 3, 2004 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland, Texas.
Survivors include a son Roland Whitlock of Florida; step-son Dr. Bob Alexander of Eastland; granddaughter Renee Christenson of Chicago, Ill., grandson Marc Whitlock of Florida; four great-grandchildren; and many special friends.
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William 'Pa Pa' Fahring
RANGER-William 'Pa Pa' Fahring, 80, of Ranger died on Wednesday, September 1, 2004, in Eastland.
Services were held Saturday, September 4, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Edwards Funeral Chapel. Burial was at 3 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mr. Fahring was born on October 5, 1923 in Gypsum, KS to Thomas Earl & Caroline (Karber) Fahring. He married Edna Jane Howie on September 14, 1942 in Gypsum, KS. Hw worked in New London, TX as an oilfield pumper until his retirement in 1973. He had lived in Ranger since 1976. He volunteered by mowing the little league fields in Ranger and enjoyed supporting children's sports. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include daughters Neva Warren & husband Joe of Bowie, Wilma Cantwell & husband Willie of Ranger, grandchildren Bobby Warren of Decatur, Dwayne Warren of Arlington, Ginger Cantwell-Polster of Arlington, and Todd Cantwell of Glen Rose; 7 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Edna Fahring, son Billy Fahring, 2 brothers & 1 sister. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Ranger Volunteer Fire Department, 500 E. Loop 254, Ranger, TX 76470.
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Shirley (Gus) Smothers
CISCO- Shirley Louise (Gus) Smothers, 70, of Cisco died at her home on Sunday, September 5, 2004.
She willed her body to Texas Tech Medical School in Lubbock.
Memorial services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at First United Methodist Church. Rev. John Beckling officiated. Eulogy by Sherry Wright. Services were under the direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Gus was born December 19, 1933 in Dallas, Texas to Raymond Scott and Ruth Frances (Bert) West. She attended North Texas University where she received her BA in Education. From 1971-1983 she was a member of the CISD Board of Trustees. She was Director of Student Life at Cisco Junior College from 1980-1990. She was a member of Cisco Civic League, 20th Century Club, Zeta Tau Alpha Alumni and active in several Bridge Clubs, and also a member of First United Methodist Church.
Two husbands, Lloyd Glen Sawyers and James Edwin Smothers preceded her in death.
She is survived by daughters, Sharon Wilcoxen and husband Brad, Sheila Johnson and husband Matt all of Cisco, Shelly Pena and husband Tony of Lubbock; grandchildren, Melissa and Jamie Wilcoxen, Ryan and Garrett Johnson, and Adam and Zane Pena.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 405 West 8th Street, Cisco, TX 76437; Hendrick Hospice, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, TX 79601; or Cisco Public Library, c/o 20th Century Club.
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Mercedes Pearson
BROWNFIELD- Mercedes Pearson, 78, of Brownfield died Sunday, September 5, 2004 at Brownfield.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at the Evergreen Cemetery with Stan Harvey officiating. Burial was under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger.
Ms. Pearson was born on March 29, 1926 in Ranger, Texas. She graduated from Ranger High School. She attended Texas Christian University and Nursing School. She moved to Brownfield around 1965. She worked at Brownfield Hospital for over 30 years retiring in the 1990's. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by two sisters, Lynn Heath and Electra Pearson and two brothers, Champ and Lee Roy Pearson, Jr.
She is survived by a sister, Beth Cosper of Odessa and seven nieces and nephews.
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Dovie 'Lee' Fair
STRAWN- Dovie Azlee 'Lee' Fair, 68, of Strawn died Sunday, September 5, 2004 at a Fort Worth hospital.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at the First Baptist Church, Rev. Jim Troutman officiated. Burial was in the Mt. Marion Cemetery, directed by Edwards Home in Strawn, Texas.
Mrs. Fair was born on January 2, 1936 in Springtown, Texas to John and Bessie (Nation) Neely. She grew up in Springtown and attended school there. She moved with her family to Strawn in July of 1972 where she worked as a waitress most of her life, raising her children and helping with most of her grandchildren. She was a Baptist.
Mrs. Fair is survived by eight children, Mary Crawford of Strawn, Millie Richardson of DeLeon, Linda Branum of Odessa, Patty Lingle of Corsicana, Martin Lingle of Johnson City, Andy Lingle, May Belle Fair, and Dovie Withers all of Strawn; three brothers, Jerry Neely of Balzoria, John Neely of Colleyville, and Herbert Neely of Lake Worth; three sisters, Wanetta Vess of Springtown, Blanche Stautzenberger of Reno, and Mary Low Caywood of Burkburnett; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Jackie Talmadge ( J.T.) King passed peacefully from this earthly life on Friday, September 3, 2004. He was surrounded by family members who knew him best and loved him the most.
J.T. King was born on January 19, 1924, son of Garland and Ina Griffin King in Tahoka, Texas. He graduated from Williams High School in 1941 and attended Texas Tech before marrying the love of his life, Brownie Lancaster, in San Diego on July 22, 1942. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943, serving in the Pacific Theatre and the post-war occupation of China as an exemplary member of the world's 'Greatest Generation.'
J.T. returned home to graduate from Southwest Texas State in San Marcos, under the G.I. Bill, where he played football and tennis.
Upon graduation, he moved his family to Odessa in the late 1940's to work for Shell Oil Company. J.T. was then hired by ECISD to coach and teach; thereby, fulfilling a life long dream and passion.
He coached and taught in the community he loved for 33 years before retiring in 1985. The profound impact of his positive influence will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
First and foremost a Christian, J.T. was an active member of the Eisenhower Church of Christ Congregation from its inception in 1955 and was also involved with the Daugherty Street Church of Christ in Eastland. J.T. excelled at gardening, fishing, and studied the Bible on a daily basis.
J.T.'s father, mother, two brothers and great-grandchild, Alleen Garnett, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Brownie Lancaster King; four children and their spouses, Jackie and David Tomme of Longview, James and Kathy Namken King of Odessa, Kade and Monica Mabry King of San Antonio, and Beth King Nock and Fred Nock, also of San Antonio; and sister Mary Lou King of Breckenridge. Surviving grandchildren are Jay Tomme of Longview, Melanie Tomme Garnett and Derrick of Colorado City, Jason King of Odessa, Dustin and Melissa Rayborn King of Flower Mound, Amanda King of Austin, Megan and Coleman Nock of San Antonio; and great-grandchildren Maddie Garnett and Katie King.
Services were held at 12 noon Monday, September 6, 2004 at the Eisenhower Church of Christ, Burt Groves officiated. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Eisenhower Youth Fund.
Arrangements entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors of Odessa.
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William 'Phil' Rutledge
William Phillip 'Phil' Rutledge, a loving husband, father and 'PawPaw' died September 3, 2004 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene after a courageous battle with cancer.
A celebration of life ceremony was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories.
Phil Rutledge was born April 1, 1947 in East Chicago, Indiana to Bill and Lona Rutledge. Phil graduated from Odessa Permian High School in 1965, soon after he proudly served his country as a medic in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He married Ellen Shackelford in Putnam on November 27, 1969. A graduate of Midwestern State University, this talented artist, had passion for creating beautiful sculptures, paintings and pottery. Phil was a preparator at The Grace Museum for over 10 years. His other loves included fishing and his wife, family and buddies as well as playing his guitar and building homes.
Phil is survived by his parents, Bill and Lona Rutledge of Cisco; wife, Ellen of Cisco; daughter, Lisa and her husband Tim Roberts of Round Rock; sons, Jason Rutledge and his wife, Carol of Houston and Andy Rutledge stationed at Dyess AFB; two brothers, Brad Rutledge and his wife, Dianne of Cisco and Richard Rutledge and his wife Doris of Ruidoso, NM; brother-in-law, Pierce Shackelford of Clyde and Reagan Shackelford of Sweetwater; granddaughters, Paige and Kaycee Roberts; grandson, Blake Roberts; nieces, nephews and treasured friends.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston; Dr. and Dr. Kalla and the many nurses at Hendrick Medical Center that cared for him, a heartfelt thank you; our friends at The Grace Museum and Eula ISD, we appreciate the support you have given; to our many friends, we couldn't have made it without the e-mails, cards, phone calls and most importantly your prayers- we thank you all!
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or online at www.mdanderson.org or The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress, Street, Abilene, TX 79601.
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Hattie Hudgins
CARBON- Hattie Gladys Hudgins, 78, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004 at Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland. Graveside services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Memorial Park.
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Madeline Mead
Madeline Sargent Stewart Mead of Bozeman, MT, formerly of Cisco, passed away Monday, September 6, 2004.
She was born March 12, 1926 in Moran, Texas to Milton and Corda Fulbright Sargent. She attended school in Moran. She married Troy Stewart of Cisco where they made their home. She was employed by the First National Bank of Cisco for many years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cisco.
She is survived by one son, Craig Stewart and family of Bozeman, MT and one daughter, Sherry Jones and family of Austin; two sisters, Velda Holcomb of Farmington, NM and Delores Starr of Cisco; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two husbands Troy Stewart of Cisco and Dick Mead of Parker, AZ.
Mrs. Stewart-Mead was cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Cisco cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Cisco.
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Suzy Hernandez
Suzy Martin Hernandez passed away August 20, 2004.
Suzy was the fourth child of John Dickey and Mary Lucille Martin of Florence, Mississippi. She was born January 11, 1952. She graduated from Florence High School, Florence Mississippi, Ranger Jr. College, and Mississippi University, Starkville, Mississippi.
Suzy married Leo (Polo) Hernandez formerly of Ranger on July 13, 1973 making their home in Texas. A son, John Scott was adopted in 1986.
She taught and coached in Texas schools for 28 years.
Her greatest joy came from creating beautiful quilts and caring for her family.
Suzy is survived by her husband, Leo Hernandez of Blum, TX; a son, John Scott Hernandez of Blum; her parents, John Dickey and Mary Lucille Martin of Florence, MS; her sisters, Joan Alliston of Brandon, MS, Terisa Lane of Mobile, AL, Denise Steadham of Jackson, MS, Angela Rose of Florence, MS; her brothers, Dickey Martin of Wesson, MS, Danny Martin and Miles Martin both of Florence, MS.
Funeral services were held August 23, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Rosser Funeral Home in Cleburne. Rev. Sammy Simmons officiated. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne.
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Irene Cotter
RISING STAR- Irene J. Cotter, 86, of Rising Star, died Thursday, September 9, 2004 at Eastland Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services were held Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Sipe Springs Cemetery. Nowlin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She was born January 7, 1918 in Manassa, Colorado to the late Hyrum Banks Schofield and Ethel Eliza Jack Schofield. She was a homemaker; had resided in Rising Star area 27 years. She married William Layne Cotter on September 22, 1934 in Taos, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Layne Cotter on Oct. 13, 1994; one brother, Dick Schofield; and three sisters, Belle Griffith, Fay Guist and Audrey Rogers.
Survivors are one son, William Layne Cotter, Jr. of Lubbock; six daughters, Sue of Tres Piedras, NM, Ethel Hines of Monrase, CA, Elayne Millwee of Sipe Springs, Ardis Kanady of Rising Star, Pat Leslie of Clyde and Vickie Crow of Hico; one sister, Lynn Smith of Tres Piedras, NM; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
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Frank Redwine
HALTOM CITY- Frank R. Redwine, 81, of Haltom City died August 23, 2004 at a Fort Worth hospital.
Services were held at 11:30 a.m. at Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Frank was born March 23, 1923 in Desdemona. His parents moved to Carbon and he attended Carbon High School, then entered the U.S. Army in World War II and retired from Carswell Air Force Base.
Prior to his retirement he worked for Sears, Roebuck & Co. in Fort Worth for 17 years.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy and son Eddie Redwine of North Richland Hills; daughters, Sharon Phelps of Watuaga, and Vickie Lykins of Richland Hills; five grandchildren; also a niece, Marie Rhyne Becker of San Antonio.
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Phillip Scruggs
CISCO- Phillip Alonzo (Johnson) Scruggs, 47, of Cisco died Saturday, September 11, 2004 at Eastland Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Oakwood Cemetery, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Phillip was born September 14, 1956 in Mineral Wells, Texas to John Henry and Mary (Johnson) Scruggs. He served in the US Navy and US Army. He married Linda Sanchez in 1993 in Abilene and is a Jehovah's Witness.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Sanchez Scruggs of Cisco; his mother, Mary Johnson Gabriel of El Paso; sons, Tony Sanchez of Arlington, Israel Zarate of Eastland, Joseph Silva of Cisco; daughters, Hilda Wright of Breckenridge, Melinda Zarate of Eastland, Susan Madrigal of Cisco; brothers, Michael Johnson of Garland, Maurice Scruggs of Kansas City, KA; sisters, Michaele Bocknite of El Paso, Phyllis Wilson of Houston, Gayla Scruggs and Sandra Scruggs both of El Paso; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Elward Taylor
CISCO- Elward Eugene Taylor, 81, of Cisco, died Thursday, September 9, 2004 at Brownwood Regional Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Nimrod Cemetery officiated by Fred Featherstone, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Nimrod Cemetery Association 2020 El Paso Ave, Cisco, TX 76437.
Mr. Taylor was born December 15, 1922 in Gorman, Texas to William Robert and Rosa Arminua (Stewart) Taylor. He served in the US Army during World War II. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad in bridge construction.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Velma Ridout, Eulene Jacobs, Geraldine Taylor; brothers, Autrey, Rayford and Arlie Taylor and Robert Lee Jackson.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Doloris Lewis; brother, Royce Weldon Taylor and wife Bobbie; sister-in-law, Joyce Taylor all of Cisco; nieces, Katheryn Krensavage, Doris Summrow, Linda Bloomingdale, Glennis Boyd, Sammie Best and Audrey McMinn; nephews, Larry Jacobs, Jerry Taylor, Jimmy Taylor and Keith Taylor.
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Robert Keasler
FORT WORTH- Robert Morris Keasler died Friday, September 10, 2004 at a Fort Worth hospital.
A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2004 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. Private graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Eastland City Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Keasler was born September 19, 1921 in Mineral Wells, Texas to Morris and Florrie Patterson Keasler, they moved to Eastland and he was a 1939 graduate of Eastland High School, a 1943 graduate of Texas Tech with a BBA. He entered the US Navy in 1943 serving as Skipper on a Minesweeper in the Pacific during WW II. After his discharge in 1945, he returned to Fort Worth and worked in the real estate department of Gulf Oil until becoming a self employed Commercial Real Estate Broker in 1961.
He was involved in the Fort Worth community, serving as President of the Downtown Lions Club, President of the 'Prevention of Blindness' campaign, a charter member of the 'Model A' Club of Ft. Worth, and attended Broadway Baptist Church. He was devoted to family, work, country and had a passion for old cars.
Survived by two daughters, Kay Keasler Casper of Yukon, Ok., Ann Keasler Hogan of Tyler; one son, Joseph Robert Keasler of Ft. Worth; 5 grandchildren, Lindsay Smith Biswell, Meredith Ashley Smith, Whitney Anne Smith, Lauren Virginia Hogan and Hunter Robert Hogan; and a beloved companion, Nerene Holms of Fort Worth.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
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Dorothy Edwards
CLYDE- Dorothy Jean Edwards, 82, of Clyde, died Saturday, September 11, 2004 at an Abilene hospital.
The daughter of the late Maurine and John Soules, pioneer ranchers of Mills County, Dorothy Jean was born on January 11, 1922. She graduated as Valedictorian from Star High School in 1938. She received a Bachelor's degree in English at age 19 from Howard Payne College in Brownwood.
Her first teaching job was at Denton Valley where she had been recruited, in part, by one of the young area ranchers, Weldon Edwards. They were married on April 26, 1941. She also taught school at Eula and Clyde, but retired with the birth of their first child.
Dorothy assisted Weldon in building one of the largest and best known registered Hereford cattle operations in the United States. She also served as a Director of the Peoples State Bank of Clyde, Moran, Ranger, and Rising Star; Alderman-Cave Feeds of Winters and Roswell, New Mexico, and Bluebonnet Feeds of Brownwood and Ardmore, Oklahoma.
She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Clyde, serving in various capacities including Sunday School teacher. She was a charter member of the Armstrong Circle of the First United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Clyde Woman's Club, and a charter member of the Clyde Thursday Club. She had been a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star, serving as a Worthy Matron.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon Edwards; and by a son, David Edwards.
Survivors are a son, Weldon Lynn and daughter-in-law, Patsy Edwards of Breckenridge, a son, Murray and daughter-in-law, Kathi Edwards of Clyde; grandchildren, Regan and Gary Hall of Lubbock, Ashley and Jeff Ball of Lubbock, Rachel and Chris Pepper of Austin, John-Morris Edwards of Brenham, and Lincoln Edwards of College Station; great-grandchildren, Salina and Ashlynn Ball, and Hannah and Hudson Hall, all of Lubbock; a sister, Billie and Bobby Day; a niece, Melanie and Ben Villarreal all of Star.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church of Clyde, Rev. Derrell Patterson officiated. Burial was in the Clyde Cemetery.
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Hazel Phillips
OLDEN- On this day September 12, 2004 Hazel Dell Phillips, 91, surrounded by her family at her home went to be with her Lord.
Services were held Wednesday September 15, 2004 at 11a.m. at Eastside Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Strahan officiating. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Mrs. Phillips was born on December 16, 1912 in Vernon, Texas to John Wesley and Dora Myrtle (Parrish) Warren. She graduated from school at Desdemona and married Royce Ruben Phillips on July 9, 1932 in Desdemona. She was a homemaker and worked for many years at Eastland Healthcare. She was a member of the Eastside Baptist church.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Wanda and Sammy Isbell of Olden; son and daughter-in-law William Royce and Faye Phillips of Irving; daughter and son-in-law Carol and Dale Cozart of Cisco; and son and daughter-in-law Fred D'Wayne and Joyce Phillips of Cisco; brothers and sisters-in-law Marvin and Joy Warren of Wichita Falls and Bobby Dean and Linda Warren of Hewett; sister Mildred Black of Ranger; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 5 brothers, 1 sister, 1 granddaughter, and 1 great-granddaughter.
The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Slayton, Dr. DeLuca, and the nurses at Eastland Memorial Hospital for their loving care, and also thanks to all of those who offered support, prayers, and love during this time.
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Delbert 'Doug' Foster
RANGER- Delbert Douglas 'Doug' Foster, 80, of Ranger passed from this life surrounded by his family on Monday, September 13, 2004 at his residence. Graveside services were held Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Putnam Cemetery in Putnam with Rev. Jerry Speer officiating. Arrangements are under the Direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mr. Foster was born on January 3, 1924 in Broadmoore, TX to George Eban and Annabell (Wilkerson) Foster. He served his country in the Navy during WWII. Mr. Foster married Lelia Ramsey on December 19, 1942 in Baird, TX. He moved to Ranger in 1956 and worked in the oilfield & ranched and farmed. He was a government trapper for many years working in Crane, Seminole, Jack, Bell, and Eastland Counties. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church.
He is survived by children Delbert Douglas Foster Jr. and wife Lillian of Utah, Georgia Collins and husband Harvey of Ranger, and Carl Foster of Ranger, brother and sister-in-law Leeman and Joy Foster of Lampassas, sister and brother-in-law Lillie Bell Day and Jerry of San Antonio, 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Lelia Foster on June 30, 2004.
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Edna Cox
WEATHERFORD- Edna Pearl Cox, 88, a retired nurse, died Sunday, September 5, 2004, in Weatherford.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2004 in Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Moore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Edna Pearl Cox was born September 20, 1915, in Morrilton, Ark. to Alfred Aaron Brazil and Lillie Mae Turner Brazil. She married Emmett Duran Cox, Sr. in 1936 and they moved to Arlington in 1942. She moved to Ranger in 1987 after the death of her husband.
Edna was a licensed vocational nurse at Arlington Memorial Hospital for nearly 20 years and retired in 1980. She was a member of North Side Baptist Church in Arlington and Fielder Road Baptist Church in Arlington.
She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Clara Cox, in August 2004.
Survivors are sons, Dwain Cox of Kansas City, MO., Emmett Cox, Jr. and wife, Sherry of Weatherford and Douglas Cox and wife, Linda of Arlington; grandchildren, Annette, Carolyn, Susan, Jeff, Kevin, Dean, and Sabrina; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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R.D. Cate
EASTLAND- R.D. Cate of Burleson, Texas passed away at home on Tuesday, September 14, 2004.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Summers-Bakker Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland.
Mr. Cate was born on July 27, 1916 in Fredonia, Mason County, Texas to Noah and Betty Cate. He married Wilma Clorene Skinner in Eastland County on October 20, 1936.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Betty Cate; his wife, Wilma; two sons, Billy Wayne Cate and Jerry Cate.
He is survived by two sons, Benny Cate and wife, Madeline of Burleson and Jackie Cate and wife, Donna of Italy, TX; one daughter, Edith Rodgers and husband, Lee of Alvarado, TX; one daughter-in-law, Sherra Cate of Eastland; two brothers, J.L. Cate of Eastland and J.R. Cate of Big Springs; two sisters, Gwinn Collins of Azle and Billie Dupuy of Snyder; and by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Dee Cate, Jimmy Dean Cate, Donny Cate, Billy Rodgers, Brad Cate, Jackie Dewayne Cate, Ken Cate, Bryan Dempsey, Joel Cate, and Jared Cate.
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Dr. Dan Hightower
Dr. Dan Hightower, 78, of Bryan, Texas died Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at St. Joseph Rehab Unit, in Bryan.
Graveside services were held Monday, September 20, 2004, at 11:30 am at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, in San Antonio, Tx, with the Rev. Bill Bishoff of Ministry of Hope, of San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Hightower was born in Eastland, Texas and has resided in Bryan for 38 years. He was a Lt. Col in the US Army and a retired Veterinary Nuclear Medicine Professor.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was the President of the Military Officer Association of Brazos County, Earl Graham American Legion Post 159, Eastland Lodge 467 AF & AM,
American Legion, 32nd degree of the Scottish Right Valley of Houston, Shriner in Seattle, and an honor roll member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, Briarcrest Country Club and was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife: Grace L. Hightower of Bryan.
Memorial may be made to: Eastland Centennial Memorial Library, 201 S. Lamar St, Eastland, TX 76448 or Scottish Rite Children Hospital, 2222 Wellborn, Dallas, Texas 75219.
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Orvilee Harris
OLDEN- Orvilee Harris, 78, of Olden, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2004 in Abilene.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Merriman Cemetery, Rev. Rex Boggs officiated, directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland.
She was born was born January 17, 1926 in Cove, Arkansas to Clinnie and Josephine (McCauley) Puckett. She was raised in Cove and married Earl Warren Harris on February 11, 1945 in DeQueen, Arkansas. She moved to Odessa for 40 years raising her children there. She enjoyed flower gardening, fishing and crocheting. She and Earl moved to Olden, Texas in 1986. She was loved by many, enjoyed her family and endured dialysis for 8 years.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Harris of Olden; daughters, Gail Overton of Olden; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Jeff Long of Olden; granddaughter, Christi Williams of Arlington; sister, Azilee and Gene Potts of El Reno, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Linda Kay Harris; sisters, Exie Burk and Avis Rose and a brother, Jewel Plunkett.
Memorials may be made to The Kidney Foundation.
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Madeline Bozeman
Madeline Sargent Stewart Mead of Bozeman, MT, formerly of Cisco, passed away Monday, September 6, 2004.
She was born March 12, 1926 in Moran, Texas to Milton and Corda Fulbright Sargent. She attended school in Moran. She married Troy Stewart of Cisco where they made their home. She was employed by the First National Bank of Cisco for many years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cisco.
She is survived by one son, Craig Stewart and family of Bozeman, MT and one daughter, Sherry Jones and family of Austin; two sisters, Velda Holcomb of Farmington, NM and Delores Starr of Cisco; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two husbands Troy Stewart of Cisco and Dick Mead of Parker, AZ.
Mrs. Stewart-Mead was cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Cisco cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Cisco.
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Suzy Hernandez
Suzy Martin Hernandez passed away August 20, 2004.
Suzy was the fourth child of John Dickey and Mary Lucille Martin of Florence, Mississippi. She was born January 11, 1952. She graduated from Florence High School, Florence Mississippi, Ranger Jr. College, and Mississippi University, Starkville, Mississippi.
Suzy married Leo (Polo) Hernandez formerly of Ranger on July 13, 1973 making their home in Texas. A son, John Scott was adopted in 1986.
She taught and coached in Texas schools for 28 years.
Her greatest joy came from creating beautiful quilts and caring for her family.
Suzy is survived by her husband, Leo Hernandez of Blum, TX; a son, John Scott Hernandez of Blum; her parents, John Dickey and Mary Lucille Martin of Florence, MS; her sisters, Joan Alliston of Brandon, MS, Terisa Lane of Mobile, AL, Denise Steadham of Jackson, MS, Angela Rose of Florence, MS; her brothers, Dickey Martin of Wesson, MS, Danny Martin and Miles Martin both of Florence, MS.
Funeral services were held August 23, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Rosser Funeral Home in Cleburne. Rev. Sammy Simmons officiated. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne.
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Irene Cotter
RISING STAR- Irene J. Cotter, 86, of Rising Star, died Thursday, September 9, 2004 at Eastland Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services were held Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Sipe Springs Cemetery. Nowlin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She was born January 7, 1918 in Manassa, Colorado to the late Hyrum Banks Schofield and Ethel Eliza Jack Schofield. She was a homemaker; had resided in Rising Star area 27 years. She married William Layne Cotter on September 22, 1934 in Taos, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Layne Cotter on Oct. 13, 1994; one brother, Dick Schofield; and three sisters, Belle Griffith, Fay Guist and Audrey Rogers.
Survivors are one son, William Layne Cotter, Jr. of Lubbock; six daughters, Sue of Tres Piedras, NM, Ethel Hines of Monrase, CA, Elayne Millwee of Sipe Springs, Ardis Kanady of Rising Star, Pat Leslie of Clyde and Vickie Crow of Hico; one sister, Lynn Smith of Tres Piedras, NM; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
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Frank Redwine
HALTOM CITY- Frank R. Redwine, 81, of Haltom City died August 23, 2004 at a Fort Worth hospital.
Services were held at 11:30 a.m. at Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Frank was born March 23, 1923 in Desdemona. His parents moved to Carbon and he attended Carbon High School, then entered the U.S. Army in World War II and retired from Carswell Air Force Base.
Prior to his retirement he worked for Sears, Roebuck & Co. in Fort Worth for 17 years.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy and son Eddie Redwine of North Richland Hills; daughters, Sharon Phelps of Watuaga, and Vickie Lykins of Richland Hills; five grandchildren; also a niece, Marie Rhyne Becker of San Antonio.
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Phillip Scruggs
CISCO- Phillip Alonzo (Johnson) Scruggs, 47, of Cisco died Saturday, September 11, 2004 at Eastland Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Oakwood Cemetery, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Phillip was born September 14, 1956 in Mineral Wells, Texas to John Henry and Mary (Johnson) Scruggs. He served in the US Navy and US Army. He married Linda Sanchez in 1993 in Abilene and is a Jehovah's Witness.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Sanchez Scruggs of Cisco; his mother, Mary Johnson Gabriel of El Paso; sons, Tony Sanchez of Arlington, Israel Zarate of Eastland, Joseph Silva of Cisco; daughters, Hilda Wright of Breckenridge, Melinda Zarate of Eastland, Susan Madrigal of Cisco; brothers, Michael Johnson of Garland, Maurice Scruggs of Kansas City, KA; sisters, Michaele Bocknite of El Paso, Phyllis Wilson of Houston, Gayla Scruggs and Sandra Scruggs both of El Paso; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Elward Taylor
CISCO- Elward Eugene Taylor, 81, of Cisco, died Thursday, September 9, 2004 at Brownwood Regional Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Nimrod Cemetery officiated by Fred Featherstone, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Nimrod Cemetery Association 2020 El Paso Ave, Cisco, TX 76437.
Mr. Taylor was born December 15, 1922 in Gorman, Texas to William Robert and Rosa Arminua (Stewart) Taylor. He served in the US Army during World War II. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad in bridge construction.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Velma Ridout, Eulene Jacobs, Geraldine Taylor; brothers, Autrey, Rayford and Arlie Taylor and Robert Lee Jackson.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Doloris Lewis; brother, Royce Weldon Taylor and wife Bobbie; sister-in-law, Joyce Taylor all of Cisco; nieces, Katheryn Krensavage, Doris Summrow, Linda Bloomingdale, Glennis Boyd, Sammie Best and Audrey McMinn; nephews, Larry Jacobs, Jerry Taylor, Jimmy Taylor and Keith Taylor.
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Robert Keasler
FORT WORTH- Robert Morris Keasler died Friday, September 10, 2004 at a Fort Worth hospital.
A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2004 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. Private graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Eastland City Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Keasler was born September 19, 1921 in Mineral Wells, Texas to Morris and Florrie Patterson Keasler, they moved to Eastland and he was a 1939 graduate of Eastland High School, a 1943 graduate of Texas Tech with a BBA. He entered the US Navy in 1943 serving as Skipper on a Minesweeper in the Pacific during WW II. After his discharge in 1945, he returned to Fort Worth and worked in the real estate department of Gulf Oil until becoming a self employed Commercial Real Estate Broker in 1961.
He was involved in the Fort Worth community, serving as President of the Downtown Lions Club, President of the 'Prevention of Blindness' campaign, a charter member of the 'Model A' Club of Ft. Worth, and attended Broadway Baptist Church. He was devoted to family, work, country and had a passion for old cars.
Survived by two daughters, Kay Keasler Casper of Yukon, Ok., Ann Keasler Hogan of Tyler; one son, Joseph Robert Keasler of Ft. Worth; 5 grandchildren, Lindsay Smith Biswell, Meredith Ashley Smith, Whitney Anne Smith, Lauren Virginia Hogan and Hunter Robert Hogan; and a beloved companion, Nerene Holms of Fort Worth.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
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Dorothy Edwards
CLYDE- Dorothy Jean Edwards, 82, of Clyde, died Saturday, September 11, 2004 at an Abilene hospital.
The daughter of the late Maurine and John Soules, pioneer ranchers of Mills County, Dorothy Jean was born on January 11, 1922. She graduated as Valedictorian from Star High School in 1938. She received a Bachelor's degree in English at age 19 from Howard Payne College in Brownwood.
Her first teaching job was at Denton Valley where she had been recruited, in part, by one of the young area ranchers, Weldon Edwards. They were married on April 26, 1941. She also taught school at Eula and Clyde, but retired with the birth of their first child.
Dorothy assisted Weldon in building one of the largest and best known registered Hereford cattle operations in the United States. She also served as a Director of the Peoples State Bank of Clyde, Moran, Ranger, and Rising Star; Alderman-Cave Feeds of Winters and Roswell, New Mexico, and Bluebonnet Feeds of Brownwood and Ardmore, Oklahoma.
She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Clyde, serving in various capacities including Sunday School teacher. She was a charter member of the Armstrong Circle of the First United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Clyde WomanÕs Club, and a charter member of the Clyde Thursday Club. She had been a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star, serving as a Worthy Matron.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon Edwards; and by a son, David Edwards.
Survivors are a son, Weldon Lynn and daughter-in-law, Patsy Edwards of Breckenridge, a son, Murray and daughter-in-law, Kathi Edwards of Clyde; grandchildren, Regan and Gary Hall of Lubbock, Ashley and Jeff Ball of Lubbock, Rachel and Chris Pepper of Austin, John-Morris Edwards of Brenham, and Lincoln Edwards of College Station; great-grandchildren, Salina and Ashlynn Ball, and Hannah and Hudson Hall, all of Lubbock; a sister, Billie and Bobby Day; a niece, Melanie and Ben Villarreal all of Star.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church of Clyde, Rev. Derrell Patterson officiated. Burial was in the Clyde Cemetery.
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Hazel Phillips
OLDEN- On this day September 12, 2004 Hazel Dell Phillips, 91, surrounded by her family at her home went to be with her Lord.
Services were held Wednesday September 15, 2004 at 11a.m. at Eastside Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Strahan officiating. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Mrs. Phillips was born on December 16, 1912 in Vernon, Texas to John Wesley and Dora Myrtle (Parrish) Warren. She graduated from school at Desdemona and married Royce Ruben Phillips on July 9, 1932 in Desdemona. She was a homemaker and worked for many years at Eastland Healthcare. She was a member of the Eastside Baptist church.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Wanda and Sammy Isbell of Olden; son and daughter-in-law William Royce and Faye Phillips of Irving; daughter and son-in-law Carol and Dale Cozart of Cisco; and son and daughter-in-law Fred D'Wayne and Joyce Phillips of Cisco; brothers and sisters-in-law Marvin and Joy Warren of Wichita Falls and Bobby Dean and Linda Warren of Hewett; sister Mildred Black of Ranger; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 5 brothers, 1 sister, 1 granddaughter, and 1 great-granddaughter.
The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Slayton, Dr. DeLuca, and the nurses at Eastland Memorial Hospital for their loving care, and also thanks to all of those who offered support, prayers, and love during this time.
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Delbert 'Doug' Foster
RANGER- Delbert Douglas 'Doug' Foster, 80, of Ranger passed from this life surrounded by his family on Monday, September 13, 2004 at his residence. Graveside services were held Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Putnam Cemetery in Putnam with Rev. Jerry Speer officiating. Arrangements are under the Direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mr. Foster was born on January 3, 1924 in Broadmoore, TX to George Eban and Annabell (Wilkerson) Foster. He served his country in the Navy during WWII. Mr. Foster married Lelia Ramsey on December 19, 1942 in Baird, TX. He moved to Ranger in 1956 and worked in the oilfield & ranched and farmed. He was a government trapper for many years working in Crane, Seminole, Jack, Bell, and Eastland Counties. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church.
He is survived by children Delbert Douglas Foster Jr. and wife Lillian of Utah, Georgia Collins and husband Harvey of Ranger, and Carl Foster of Ranger, brother and sister-in-law Leeman and Joy Foster of Lampassas, sister and brother-in-law Lillie Bell Day and Jerry of San Antonio, 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Lelia Foster on June 30, 2004.
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Edna Cox
WEATHERFORD- Edna Pearl Cox, 88, a retired nurse, died Sunday, September 5, 2004, in Weatherford.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2004 in Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Moore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Edna Pearl Cox was born September 20, 1915, in Morrilton, Ark. to Alfred Aaron Brazil and Lillie Mae Turner Brazil. She married Emmett Duran Cox, Sr. in 1936 and they moved to Arlington in 1942. She moved to Ranger in 1987 after the death of her husband.
Edna was a licensed vocational nurse at Arlington Memorial Hospital for nearly 20 years and retired in 1980. She was a member of North Side Baptist Church in Arlington and Fielder Road Baptist Church in Arlington.
She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Clara Cox, in August 2004.
Survivors are sons, Dwain Cox of Kansas City, MO., Emmett Cox, Jr. and wife, Sherry of Weatherford and Douglas Cox and wife, Linda of Arlington; grandchildren, Annette, Carolyn, Susan, Jeff, Kevin, Dean, and Sabrina; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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R.D. Cate
EASTLAND- R.D. Cate of Burleson, Texas passed away at home on Tuesday, September 14, 2004.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Summers-Bakker Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland.
Mr. Cate was born on July 27, 1916 in Fredonia, Mason County, Texas to Noah and Betty Cate. He married Wilma Clorene Skinner in Eastland County on October 20, 1936.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Betty Cate; his wife, Wilma; two sons, Billy Wayne Cate and Jerry Cate.
He is survived by two sons, Benny Cate and wife, Madeline of Burleson and Jackie Cate and wife, Donna of Italy, TX; one daughter, Edith Rodgers and husband, Lee of Alvarado, TX; one daughter-in-law, Sherra Cate of Eastland; two brothers, J.L. Cate of Eastland and J.R. Cate of Big Springs; two sisters, Gwinn Collins of Azle and Billie Dupuy of Snyder; and by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Dee Cate, Jimmy Dean Cate, Donny Cate, Billy Rodgers, Brad Cate, Jackie Dewayne Cate, Ken Cate, Bryan Dempsey, Joel Cate, and Jared Cate.
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Dr. Dan Hightower
Dr. Dan Hightower, 78, of Bryan, Texas died Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at St. Joseph Rehab Unit, in Bryan.
Graveside services were held Monday, September 20, 2004, at 11:30 am at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, in San Antonio, Tx, with the Rev. Bill Bishoff of Ministry of Hope, of San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Hightower was born in Eastland, Texas and has resided in Bryan for 38 years. He was a Lt. Col in the US Army and a retired Veterinary Nuclear Medicine Professor.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was the President of the Military Officer Association of Brazos County, Earl Graham American Legion Post 159, Eastland Lodge 467 AF & AM,
American Legion, 32nd degree of the Scottish Right Valley of Houston, Shriner in Seattle, and an honor roll member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, Briarcrest Country Club and was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife: Grace L. Hightower of Bryan.
Memorial may be made to: Eastland Centennial Memorial Library, 201 S. Lamar St, Eastland, TX 76448 or Scottish Rite Children Hospital, 2222 Wellborn, Dallas, Texas 75219.
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Orvilee Harris
OLDEN- Orvilee Harris, 78, of Olden, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2004 in Abilene.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Merriman Cemetery, Rev. Rex Boggs officiated, directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland.
She was born was born January 17, 1926 in Cove, Arkansas to Clinnie and Josephine (McCauley) Puckett. She was raised in Cove and married Earl Warren Harris on February 11, 1945 in DeQueen, Arkansas. She moved to Odessa for 40 years raising her children there. She enjoyed flower gardening, fishing and crocheting. She and Earl moved to Olden, Texas in 1986. She was loved by many, enjoyed her family and endured dialysis for 8 years.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Harris of Olden; daughters, Gail Overton of Olden; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Jeff Long of Olden; granddaughter, Christi Williams of Arlington; sister, Azilee and Gene Potts of El Reno, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Linda Kay Harris; sisters, Exie Burk and Avis Rose and a brother, Jewel Plunkett.
Memorials may be made to The Kidney Foundation.
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Mary 'Elliott' Sain
RISING STAR- Mary Jane 'Elliott' Sain, 90, of Rising Star, Texas died September 17, 2004 at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Mary Jane was born on June 8, 1914 at Sipe Springs, Texas to Herman and Mazie 'Smith' Zellars. She married J.B. 'Red' Elliott on December 5, 1931 at Sipe Springs. She married Joe Sain in 1952. She lived most of her life at Sipe Springs, until she moved to Rising Star. Mary Jane was a homemaker, retired nurse and a member of the Church of Christ at Sipe Springs.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, J.B. 'Red' Elliott and Joe Sain; one daughter, Joan Adams; one son, Jack Elliott; 3 sisters, Catherine Brasher, Dolse Underwood, Tommy Crawford; two grandsons, Wesley Adams and Billy E. Belk.
Mary Jane is survived by one son, Mack Elliott and his wife, Sandy; two daughters, Martha Cook and her husband, Buddy, Carolyn Weeber all of Rising Star; one sister, Norma J. Merworth of Gorman; one brother, Herman Zellars and wife, Dorthy of Pittsburgh, PA.; 9 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2004 at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel, Terry Simmons officiated. Burial was in the Sipe Springs Cemetery in Comanche County. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star in charge.
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Ruth Diaz
COLEMAN- Ruth Ellen Jarvis Diaz, 41, of Coleman, died Friday, September 17, 2004 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2004 at the Coleman Cemetery Pavillion with Rev. Patrick Bennett officiating. Services were under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Mrs. Diaz was born June 10, 1963 in Morton, Texas, a daughter of Raymond Wirt Jarvis and Clara Vielguth Jarvis. She grew up and attended school in Rising Star. She married Guadalupe 'Lupe' Diaz on December 17, 2001 in Coleman. She worked as a Certified Nurses Aide and was a Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, Lupe Diaz of Coleman; four daughters, Patricia 'Patty' Suarez of Anson, Theresa Fulcher of Bangs, Brandy Loyd of Coleman, Kimberly Loveland of Florida; one son, Jacob Rider of Coleman; two sisters, Rae Jean Jarvis of Coleman, Betty Watkins of Stockton, Ca.; one brother, J.B. Jarvis of Rising Star; three grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Linda Sue Parks.
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Christine King
CROSS PLAINS- Christine L. King, 76, of Rising Star, formerly of Cross Plains, died Sunday, September 19, 2004 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at Higginbotham Chapel in Cross Plains, Bob Pipes officiated, assisted by Larry Fitzgerald. Burial was in the Cross Plains Cemetery.
She was born December 18, 1927 in Pioneer, Texas to Luther Pat and Nora Belle (Meador) Shirley. She married Lester King on July 2, 1950 in Pioneer. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lester, and son Tommy.
Survivors are her son, Jerry King of Cross Plains; sister, Patty Ruth Corlie of Albany; a brother-in-law, Carl King of Cisco; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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Tusca Hoese
Tusca Roxie (Trudi) Hoese, 91, passed from this life, September 20, 2004 at Eastland Memorial Hospital.
Services were held Thursday, September 23rd 1:30 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 6720 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas officiated by Rev. Dr. Steve Rode. Interment followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Park.
Mrs. Hoese was born October 12, 1912 in Seguin, Texas to Theodore Julius Hoffmann and Louis Johanna Young. She married Ottine Ernst Hoese on May 8, 1932 in San Antonio, Texas. She resided in San Antonio and retired from Alamo Heights Independent School District. She moved to Eastland, Texas in 1999. She was a faithful Christian and member of Christ Lutheran Church in San Antonio and Suzannah Wesley Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church, Eastland, TX. She was an inspiration to all who met her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ottine Hoese; sister, Lomita Wurzbach; and brother, Lionel Fred Hoffmann.
Survivors include a son, Fred Hoese and wife, Margaret of Bulverde, TX; a daughter, Rae Nell Wilson and husband, Randy of Eastland, TX; a special daughter-in-law, Toni Hoese of Bulverde, TX; six grandsons, Richard Armaugh, Eric Gaines, Scott Gaines, Steven Gaines, Brian Hoese, and Clint Hoese and one granddaughter, Bonnie Greenhalgh; three great-grandchildren, Thomas Greenhalgh, Patrick Greenhalgh and Payton Gaines. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North, San Antonio.
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Dorothy Cloud
ODESSA- Dorothy Sue Way Cloud left us to be with her Lord on September 18, 2004 at Valley View Nursing Home in Eastland, Texas.
Her services were held Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Higginbotham Funeral Home in Rising Star. Denver Way, her nephew, officiated. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas.
She was born to Laura Sanders and William Mitchell Way on April 7, 1917 in Dublin, Texas. She spent her childhood years in Dermott and Snyder, Texas. She moved to Crane where she met and married her husband, Vernon Cloud. From Crane they moved to Oil Center, NM, and then to Goldsmith where they spent most of their married life. For the past 30 years Mrs. Cloud lived in Odessa before moving to Eastland.
Mrs. Cloud was a long time member of the Rebekah Lodge where she served five years as a state representative. She was a Baptist. There were many battles fought and won with this plague called cancer. Even though it was that same disease which took her life, the victory belongs to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Psalm 23 was one of her favorite scriptures, and it says it all.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 18 siblings; a step-son, Robert J. Cloud and his wife, Nan; granddaugher, Robbie Hall; and former husband, Vernon Cloud.
She is survived by her son, Leo V. Cloud and his wife, Sue of Cisco; two daughters, Peggy Greenfield and husband, Troy of Odessa, and Janet Cook and husband, Ron of Big Springs; nine grandchildren, David L. Cloud and wife, Johnette of Carrollton, Karren Schoolcraft and husband, Roy of Wickett, Michele Miller and husband, Mitch, Tina Hudnall, Dina Bain and husband, Jack, all of Odessa, Amy Tiffany and husband, Paul of Thompsons Station, TN, David B. Cook of Big Springs, Cheryl Weiczorek and husband, Jim, and Vicki Callison and husband, David of California; 24 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Wanda Morton
Wanda Jean Morton, 77, of Rising Star, Texas, died Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at the Rising Star Nursing Center.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2004 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star was in charge of arrangements.
Wanda Jean was born August 24, 1927 in Eastland, Texas to Sam and Maudie Clark. She married Marion 'M.G.' Morton on March 8, 1958 in Weatherford, Texas. She has been living in the community since 1979. She was a Restaurateur for 45 years. She is a Baptist. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, M.G. Morton; one son, Michael D. Young; her parents; and 9 brothers.
She is survived by her two sisters, Doris Goodson of Uvalde, TX, Reba Hall of Tomball, TX; one grandson; numerous nieces and nephews.
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Ray Prange
CISCO- Ray Prange, 78, died Tuesday, September 21, 2004.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2004 at Summers-Chambers Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery, CR 286.
GORDON- T.J. 'Bill' Morris, 88, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004 at Gordon First Baptist Church. Burial was in New Gordon Cemetery, directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Strawn.
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Kyler Ray Knight, Jr.
CISCO- Kyler Ray Knight, Jr., 27, of Eastland, formerly of Cisco, died in an auto accident Saturday, September 25, 2004.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at First Christian Church in Cisco, Bobby Lee officiated. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Ray was born in Statesboro, Georgia on April 14, 1977 to Kyler Ray Knight, Sr. and Jerri Diane (Burnsed) Knight. He was a Baptist and was part owner of Breckenridge Collision and worked as a body repairman.
Survivors include his parents, Jerri and Kyler Knight, Sr. of Lake Cisco; grandmother, Virginia Burnsed of Claxton, Georgia; a brother, Kevin Knight of Sanger; a sister, Ginny Knight of Cisco; and his fiancee, Cayla Conger of Eastland.
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E. L. Corley
E.L. Corley, 71, of Tye, died Friday, September 24, 2004.
Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, September 27, 2004 at North's Chapel, Gary Word officiated. Burial was in the Tye Cemetery, directed by North's Funeral Home.
Mr. Corley was born October 9, 1932 to Theodore and Blanche Corley in Rochester, Texas. He graduated from O'Brien High School. After graduation he worked with Farley Electric for many years. In 1964 he began working for himself as an independent truck driver until retirement in 1996. He was a member of the Teamster Union Local #237 and a member of the Methodist Church.
Mr. Corley was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, ex-wife, Clara, son, E. L. Corley, Jr., three grandsons and two great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Minnie; four sons, Ted Corley and wife Debra of Eastland, James Corley and wife Renea of Iowa Park, TX, John Corley and wife Joanne of White Deer, TX, Shannon Corley and wife Christy of Tye and Frank Pettyjohn of Eastland; one daughter, Rebecca Cowart of Abilene; two sisters, Mozelle Fletcher of Haskell and Patsy Webb of San Angelo; one brother, Jay Foster of Mineola; 29 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.
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Marie Mahaffey
RANGER- Marie Mahaffey, 84, of Ranger died Friday, September 24, 2004 in Eastland.
Services were held Monday, September 27, 2004 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Donna DeLuca officiated and Rev. Paul Stephen, II assisted. Burial followed in the Evergreen Cemetery, directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mrs. Mahaffey was born on May 16, 1920 in Timpson, TX. to Grady and Florence (Kyle) Ramsey. She attended school in Ranger and obtained a Bachelors degree in Education from McMurry University in Abilene and later a Masters in Education from Abilene Christian University. She married Charles Richard Mahaffey on June 8, 1946 in Ranger. She worked as a teacher for 35 years in Eastland County before retiring in 1984. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Ranger Garden Club, Ranger Exes Association, and United Methodist Women. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Ranger.
The family would like to thank Jenny Offield and the staff of the Hummingbird House and Girling Hospice for the excellent care that they provided.
Survivors include husband, Charles Mahaffey of Ranger; children, David Mahaffey and wife Danna of Big Spring, Randall Mahaffey and wife Sueellen of Abilene, and Cheryl Taylor of Justin; sister and brother-in-law, Opal and Rudolph Little; brothers-in-law, Ernest W. Mahaffey of Abilene and Dale E. Mahaffey of Casa Grande, AZ; sisters-in-law, Vanetta Rhodes of Eastland and Joyce Bennett of Weatherford; grandchildren, Kim and Kyle Taylor of Stephenville, Kristin Ramirez of Fort Worth, Lindsey and Lauren Mahaffey of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Mary Anderson.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219.
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Robert Lauderdale
ODESSA- Robert Edwin Lauderdale, 62, of Odessa died Sunday, September 26, 2004 in Odessa.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2004. Larry Fitzgerald officiated, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Mr. Lauderdale was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on February 26, 1942 to George B. and Elizabeth Jane (Aldridge) Lauderdale. He served in the US Navy Reserves during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He married Martha Adkins on August 14, 1964 in Odessa. She preceded him in death on August 4, 2004. He is a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are a son, Robert Lauderdale of Houston; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Roberts and husband Geneo of Odessa; sister, Judy Hasten and husband Perry of Ravenna; grandchildren, Ryan Lauderdale, Joshua Roberts, Hannah Roberts; and father-in-law, W.H. Adkins of Cisco.
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Veda Mae Evans
STRAWN- Veda Mae Evans, 86, formerly of Strawn died Saturday, September 25, 2004 in Stephenville.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at Mt. Marion Cemetery in Strawn, Rev. Jim Troutman officiated, directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Strawn.
Mrs. Evans was born September 13, 1918 in Eastland, Texas to Charley Embrey and Genie Guest Townzen. She married Hubert Marion Evans October 29, 1938 in Strawn. He preceded her in death May 1, 1993.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Strawn.
She was preceded in death by parents, husband, and brother, Cecil Townzen.
Survivors include grandsons, Hubert Haney of Houston and Larry Haney, Jr. of Seattle, WA.; 1 great-granddaughter; sister-in-law, Jean Townzen of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
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Era Maupin
Era Margaret Poynor Maupin was born April 14, 1909, in the Indian Mountain Community of Comanche County as one of ten children to the pioneering family of Morgan and Ora Poynor. She married Elmer Maupin on June 7, 1924. Togethery they established and operated Maupin's Service Station in Gorman for many years. Era was employed by Higginbotham Funeral Home of Gorman for 28 years.
Era 'Jane' was preceded in death by her dear husband of 70 years, Elmer Maupin, and by her beloved daughter, Dorothy Harvey. She was also preceded in death by eight of her cherished brothers and sisters.
She is survived by one son, Bill Maupin and wife, Carolyn of Stephenville; one brother, G.W. 'Stubbs' Poynor of Hugo, Oklahoma; four granddaughters and their spouses, Pamela Steele and husband Mark of Graham, Janet O'Neal and husband David of Tyler, Catherine Huddleston and husband, Joe of Frisco, and Suzan King and husband, James of Reno; one grandson, Dickey Maupin of Austin; four great-grandchildren, Joel and Claire Steele, Leslie Gibbs and Kaitlyn English.
Aunt Era leaves an incredible legacy of nieces and nephews and their children who share many special memories of her. She was a long-time faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Gorman. Era lived her long life with dignity, compassion, and spirit. We celebrate her life and her courage.
The service for Era Maupin was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2004 at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Ron Carroll and Rev. David O'Neal officiated. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery.
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Katherine Benge
Katherine W. Benge, affectionately known as Kitty, was gently received into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 12, 2004.
Kitty was born in Gunsight, Texas in 1920 and grew up and graduated from high school in Cisco.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Linton S. Benge, who was Goliad County Judge at the time of his passing in 1980; parents, Charles N. and Eva Posey Wagley; two sisters, Clara Lee Adams and Verba Williams; and her brother, Burl P. Wagley.
Kitty is survived by three nephews, Cecil L. Adams and wife, Marza, John Auvil Adams and wife, Pat of Moran, and Burl James Adams and wife, Donna of Fort Worth; niece, Wanda Tollett of Pflugerville and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law/friend, Juanita Wagley of Rockport, TX.; and other cherished extended family members including first cousins, Ed Posey and Jim Posey of Cisco, along with her much loved last seeing eye dog, Katy.
Memorials may be sent to The Seeing Eye, P.O. Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07960-0375.
Colonial Funeral Home of Goliad was in charge of arrangements. Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004. Larry Lancaster officiated. Burial followed in Glendale Cemetery.
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Bessie Reynolds
CISCO- Bessie Reynolds, 94, of Cisco, died Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at Abilene Regional Medical Center.
Services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2004 at First Baptist Church, Rev. Russell Pogue and Rev. Pat Riley officiated. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Bessie was born on February 6, 1910 in DeLeon, Texas to Charlie D. and Emma Elizabeth (Hickey) Simmons. She married Charles Ernest (Bill) Reynolds on June 17, 1928 in Gorman, Texas. He died July 11, 1987. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
She is survived by daughters, Margie Grantz and husband, Harry of Cisco, Katherine Deere and husband, John of Georgetown; grandchildren, Kitty Litt, Susie Cox and husband, Randall, Bill Allen Grantz and Wesley Thomas; great-grandchildren, Jon Litt, Jason Litt, Allison Rhodes, Jonathan Rhodes, Amanda Grantz, Katy Thomas, Bill Allen Grantz, Jr., Matthew Thomas, Matthew Grantz and Emily Thomas.
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Eula Rhodes
Eula Carroll Gunnels Rhodes, 79, of Abilene died Wednesday, September 29, 2004 due to complications of a pulmonary embolism at Hendrick Health System.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2004 on her 80th birthday at Rising Star Cemetery, Mike Redd officiated.
She was born October 2, 1924 in Rising Star, Texas to Samuel Carroll and Alice (Hodnett) Carroll. She married her first love Melvin Gunnels in August of 1942 in Eastland County, Texas. She then married her last love Eugene Rhodes in Abilene on August 14, 1982, and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2003. Eula retired from Hendrick Medical Center as Dietary Production Manager. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cross Plains.
Eula is survived by her son, M.R. 'Bunky' Gunnels of Bowie, Texas; daughter, Mrs. Kenneth 'Neet' Moore of Abilene; sister, Verba Lee Plummer of Brownwood; 5 grandchildren, Kristi Gunnels Reed of Bowie, Monica Goins Self of Clyde, Jeffrey Collins of Abilene, Coby Gunnels of Memphis, TN, and Lindi Connally of Abilene; 8 great-grandchildren, Morgan Reed, Zachary Goins, Sarah Self, Zane Self, April Collins, Kendra Collins and Matthew and Abigail Connally.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her children's father, husband, Eugene Rhodes and daughter, Carol Collins.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 160, Cross Plains, TX 76443.
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W.C. Browning
W.C. Browning, 88, died Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at the Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2004 at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Gorman, Rev. Bill Campbell officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Mr. Browning was born November 7, 1915 in DeLeon to John and Ertie (Hickey) Browning. He was a member of the Rock Bluff Baptist and then the First Baptist Church serving as deacon for many years. He also belonged to the Masonic Lodge and served on the Gorman School Board for 7 years. He married Blanche Brasher in 1936. She preceded him in death in 1985. He later married Winnell Bettis in 1987. He retired from Texas Electric in 1978 after 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Winnell Browning of Gorman; two sons, Woodrow Browning and wife, Helen of Gorman, Eddie Browning and wife, Anna of Granbury; two daughters, Glenda Nell Browning of Alpine and Kay Snider and husband, Gene of Gorman; one sister, Lottie Morris of Gorman and one brother, Joe Bob Browning of Brownwood; two step-sons, Ron McCormick and wife Pam of Andrews and Kevin McCormick and wife, Susan of Forney; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Jack Bert Bennett, 88, died Thursday, September 20, 2004 at the DeLeon Hospital.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2004 at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel, Brother Bill Campbell officiated. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery.
Mr. Bennett was born July 26, 1916 in Gorman to Bert and Mollie Bennett. He married Billie Brooks on December 11, 1936 in Breckenridge. He owned Bennett's Appliance Store in Gorman for several years. He worked for Bell Helicopter for 20 years retiring in 1978. He had been a member of Masonic Lodge for 60 years.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Bennett of Gorman; son, Ray Bennett of Stephenville; daughter, Barbara King of Weatherford; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
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Rozell Gary
Rozell Gary, 88, of Cross Plains died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004 at Rising Star Nursing Center.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2004 at Higginbotham Funeral Chapel in Cross Plains. Ronnie White officiated. Burial was in the Cross Plains Cemetery.
She was born June 19, 1916 in Callahan County to Ode Johnson and Carrie Cook Johnson and had been a lifelong resident of this county.
Local survivors include sister-in-law, Ruth Lusk of Cisco.
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Tasha Keykendall
Tasha Marie Kuykendall, 35, died October 3, 2004.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. October 7, 2004 at St. John Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Pastor Russell Nebhut officiated. Burial followed in Pottsville Cemetery. Riley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Kuykendall was born March 30, 1969 at Burnet, the daughter of Jerald Duane Kuykendall and Sandra Fern Johnson Kuykendall. She was a loving mother and daughter.
She was joined in death by her daughter, Cheyenne Marie Simmons.
She is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Ellen Elizabeth Johnson and Robert Johnson; paternal grandparents, James Edgar Kuykendall and Ruby Reynolds Kuykendall; and an uncle, Weldon Oxley.
Survivors include two children, Austin Heath Vaughn and Sandra (Sandy) Diane Kuykendall, both of Pottsville; her parents, Jerald Duane and Sandra Fern Kuykendall of Hamilton; a sister, Sonia Diane Judd of Buda; two brothers, James Edgar (Kirk) Kuykendall and David Duane Kuykendall both of Hamilton.
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Cheyenne Simmons
Cheyenne Marie Simmons, 9, died at her home at Pottsville, October 3, 2004.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. October 7, 2004 at St. John Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Pastor Russell Nebhut officiated. Riley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Cheyenne was born August 4, 1995 at Clifton, the daughter of Jack Dwayne Simmons and Tasha Marie Kuykendall. She was a fourth grade student at Ann Whitney Elementary School in Hamilton.
Cheyenne was joined in death by her mother.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Lester Donald Simmons; and a brother, Seth Simmons.
Survivors include her father, Jack Simmons of Eastland; a brother, Austin Vaughn of Hamilton; two sisters, Sandy Kuykendall of Hamilton and Bailey Simmons of San Antonio; her maternal grandparents, Jerald Duane and Sandra Fern Kuykendall of Hamilton; paternal grandmother, Jessie Rose Brooks Simmons of Eastland; a number of aunts and uncles, James E. Kuykendall and David Duane Kuykendall, both of Hamilton, Sonia Diane Judd of Buda, Terry Simmons of Eastland and Gary Simmons of Stephenville.
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Thomas Smartt, Jr.
Thomas Smartt, Jr.
Thomas Blanton Smartt, Jr., 54, of Fort Worth and formerly of Cisco, died Monday, October 4, 2004 at a Fort Worth hospital.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 6, 2004 in Oakwood Cemetery, Olin Odom, III officiated, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Tom was born October 8, 1949 in Freeport, Texas to Thomas Blanton Smartt, Sr. and Willie Lucille Clark Smartt. He married Jenny Dillard on June 18, 2004 in Fort Worth. Tom was a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Jenny Smartt of Fort Worth; stepsons, Keith Dewaine Moore and Jason Scott Jones; a sister, Ida Lou Gibson and husband Bill of Houston; aunts Faye Clark Siddall, Ruth Lewis, Lou Lawler, Vesta Smartt, Madge Smartt; cousins, Olin Odom, III and wife, Genie, Clark Odom and wife Coby, Lon Siddall and wife Marcie, Lynn Blanar, Gail Reasonover, Pat Nance, Chipper Siddall, Charles Lewis, John Mike Lewis, Patsy Lou Frey, Hal Howard Lawler, Herbert Douglas Smartt, Lydia Pillow, Wiley Dean Smartt, Sharon Barrett, Wendell Smartt, Tami Rattery, Valri Williams, Mitzi Colbert, and Keni Smartt.
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Walter 'Bill' Cox
EASTLAND- Walter E. 'Bill' Cox of Eastland died Wednesday, October 6, 2004.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 9, 2004 at 10 a.m. in the Summers-Bakker Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland.
Mr. Cox was born on September 5, 1917 in Alvarado, Texas to Walter and Mattie Cox. He married Mary Etta Cox on September 24, 1938.
Mr. Cox was a long time resident of Eastland County having lived in both Ranger and Eastland. He was a retired pipe welder and member of Pipeliners Local #798. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #738 in Ranger. He had been a member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mattie; his wife, Mary; and one daughter, Sandra (Cox) Holloway.
He is survived by two sons, Eddie and wife Donna of Red Oak and Danny and wife Sharon of Arlington; four grandchildren, Brent Cox, Corey Cox, Cody Cox and Jayna Bernard; two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Bishop Bernard.
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Dary Edwards
MORAN- Dary H. Edwards died Friday, October 1, 2004 at an Albany nursing home.
He was born December 14, 1908 in Moran, Texas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Moran. He worked in the oilfields and was a pipefitter.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2004 in Moran Cemetery with Rev. Cole Farmer officiating. Directed by Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Berta Olee Edwards of Moran; two children, Wanda Ellis of Moran, James R. Edwards of Waco; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a number of step-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Moran Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 402, Moran, TX 76464 or charity of your choice.
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Claudia Murray
CISCO- Claudia L. Murray, 74, died Thursday, October 7, 2004 at Hendrick Medical Center.
Graveside services were held Monday, October 11, 2004 at Hico Cemetery at Hico, Texas, directed by Summers-Chambers Funeral Home.
Mrs. Murray was born on November 25, 1929 to Claude and Gracie Lee (Prickett) Butler at Trent, Texas. She moved to Cisco in 1958. She worked as a home health aide and was a member of Bible Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Pitts of Warrington, VA. and Steve Pitts of Cisco; two daughters, Angela Roy and Charlene Floyd both of Cisco; two brothers, James Albert Butler of Cisco and Clyde Roy Butler of Sweetwater; one sister, Annie Price of Trent; 10 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
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Polly Pollard
CISCO- Polly Anna Pollard, 81, died at her home in Grand Prairie, Texas on October 8, 2004.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Cisco directed by Summers-Chambers Funeral Home. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco.
Mrs. Pollard was born on December 28, 1922 in Hico, Texas to James and Etta Porter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Etta Porter; and by 1 son, Gordon David Pollard.
She is survived by her husband, Gordon Rex Pollard, whom she married on March 29, 1944 in Baird. She is also survived by two sons, Geoffrey Pollard and Gerry Pollard, both of California; two daughters, Lynn Manson, also of California, and Jules Armstrong of Florida; two brothers, Phillip Porter and James Porter; one sister, Pansy Lee Marsh; and by 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
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William 'Mac' McAnally
William H. 'Mac' McAnally, 85, of Eastland, died Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Eastland.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at the Bear Springs Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland.
Mr. McAnally was born in Mounds, Illinois. He worked for Southwestern Bell in Cisco for many years and retired from the US Postal Service in Dallas, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, and 1 brother.
He is survived by his wife, Nel l Collins McAnally of Eastland; daughter and son-in-law, Nell and Charles Kennedy of Olden; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Carol McAnally of Caledonia, Mississippi; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
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Bret Griffin
Bret Griffin, 54, of Early, died Sunday, October 9, 2004 at Early, Texas.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2004 in the Rising Star Cemetery in Rising Star. Lynn Starnes officiated. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star was in charge of the arrangements.
Bret was born January 13, 1950 in Rapid City, SD to Andrew and Ruth (Peterson) Griffin. He graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He lived in Early for 3 years. He was a Methodist.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Griffin.
He is survived by his father, Andrew Griffin; his brothers, David Griffin and Mark Griffin all of Rising Star.
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Jean Herweck
RANGER- Jean Herweck, 79, died Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Abilene where she resided since 2000.
Services were held Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at First Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry Speer and Rev. Lara Blackwood officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger was in charge of arrangements.
Jean was born on January 21, 1925 in Ranger, Texas to Roy and Josephine Bishop Strong McCleskey. She spent all of her life in Ranger and attended Ranger Schools. She married Milard 'Herf' Herweck on October 17, 1941 in Breckenridge, Texas and he preceded her in death on August 17, 1997. They owned and operated Ranger Mattress Factory for many years. She was involved in the leadership of the district PTA in Central Texas for several years, instrumental in rejuvenating the Ranger Bulldog Booster Club and was known to many as 'Mama Jean'. She was also a Charter member of the Eastside Baptist Church of which she and her husband helped establish. She later moved her membership to First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Royce McCleskey and a sister, Margaret Jo.
Survivors are sons, Mel Herweck and wife Elaine of Hawley and Rich Herweck of Shady Shore near Denton; a daughter, Mary Anna King of Ranger; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
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Jimmie Bridges
Jimmie Mae Bridges, 69, of Gorman, died Monday, October 11, 2004 at the Lake Granbury Medical Center in Granbury.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Gorman, Richard Watson officiated. Burial was in the Murray Cemetery near Carbon.
Mrs. Bridges was born February 22, 1935 in Carbon, Texas to Carl and Lonie (Maness) Bohannon. She married George Bridges on June 5, 1960 in Gorman. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, George Bridges of Gorman; two sons, Kent Bridges of Granbury and Wiley Bridges of Midlothian; one daughter, Rosemary Brinegar of Gorman; two sisters, Vesta Lee Overstreet of Fredrick, OK and Mary Clark Brinegar of Gorman; and six grandchildren.
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Velton 'Buddy' Moser
EASTLAND- Funeral services were held Friday, October 15, 2004 at 2 p.m. for Velton T. ÒBuddyÓ Moser, 92, at the Daugherty Street Church of Christ in Eastland. Larry Roberts, minister, officiated. Edwards Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at an Abilene hospital.
Mr. Moser was born June 18, 1912 in Huckabay, Texas. He attended schools in Eastland and Ranger, then graduated from Abilene Christian College in 1935, where he was named as a 'Little All American' guard.
Mr. Moser was a long time resident of Eastland County, beginning his career, in 1935, as a football coach at Roscoe High School. He also coached in Ranger. Following that he worked several years for Lone Star Gas, then opened the Nash Dealership in Eastland, operating it from 1945 to 1954. Later, he worked as a salesman for Horton Ceramics. Prior to his retirement in 1989, Mr. Moser owned and operated the Lake View Inn for 20 years. Moser was present when Old Rip was removed from the cornerstone of the Eastland County Courthouse in 1928 and has served as Grand Marshall during the Old Rip Parade. Mr. and Mrs. Moser are longtime members of the Daugherty Street Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon and elder for several years.
Mr. Moser is survived by his wife of 69 years, Winnie Mae; four children, Donna Hart, Beverly Copeland, Buddy Moser and wife Mary Ann and Juli Wyatt and her husband Bruce; grandchildren include Barry Hart, Kelly Armstrong, Steve Armstrong, Damon Moser and his wife Dana, Mark Moser and his wife Jennifer, Cindy Minton, Mary Ellen Major and her husband Steve, Todd Atnip and his wife Sherry, Tracy Pettijohn and her husband Chris and Dena Riggins and her husband Scott, Cory Lee and Lori Gibson; two nephews and many great-grandchildren.
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Jimmie Daylong
Jimmie Preston Daylong, 80, of Eastland, Texas, died Tuesday, October 12, 2004.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel Rev. Bob Porterfield officiated. Graveside services followed at Eastland Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland.
Twinkling blue eyes, a bright shining smile, a heart of gold, a man of God, a doting daddy, a loving husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Heaven is brighter today; Daddy went home to his FatherÕs arms and eternal life.
He was born June 24, 1924 to David Daylong and Stella (Pierce) Daylong. He was raised in Big Spring, Texas. He married Wanda Pauline Whirley on September 26, 1949.
He worked for Duncan Drilling and for McMorries Trucking. He moved to Pittsburg, CA in 1957. He worked with his brother at Andy's Carpet and Upholstery and for Pittsburg Furniture.
He took Rose Mary Weatherly's hand in marriage June 29, 1994 and made their home in Eastland.
He was preceded by his first wife, Wanda, his parents, two brothers Albert Paul Daylong and John David Daylong, and chosen son David Weatherly.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary of Eastland; two daughters, Lynda Kay Daylong and Johnnie Sue Currie and her husband, Arlie Leron of Midland; one son, Dennis and his wife, Sandi, Weatherly of Eastland; one brother, andy Daylong of Redding, Ca; one sister, Cozie Draper of Abilene; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Foundation for the Blind. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
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Freddie Jones
Freddie Ray Jones, age 73 years, 11 months, and 27 days, of Yancey, TX, passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004.
He was born in Sipe Springs, TX, Oct. 12, 1937, the son of Melvin Gordon and Thelma (Trice) Jones.
Ray served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from the oilfields and, after retirement, he enjoyed ranching.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Glenn Jones; and grandson, Brandon Van Cleve.
Ray is survived by his wife Rosalie (Bohmfalk) Jones, daughter, Dorothy Sue Jordan and husband Michael of Corpus Christi; son, George Ray Jones and wife Cindy of Hondo; daughter, Paula Leatrice Van Cleve and husband Irl of Catarina; six grandchildren; brother, Harold Jones and wife Joyce of Abilene; sisters, Marilyn Thompson and husband Bill of Hobbs, NM, Betty Amy
and husband George of Odessa; sister-in-law, Catherine Jones of Midland.
Visitation was at Guinn-Horger Chapel. Funeral service was Monday, Oct. 11, at the First Baptist Church of Yancey followed by interment in Yancey Cemetery.
Casketcarriers were Kevin VanCleve, Malcolm Watson, Donnie Bohmfalk, Rodney Jones, Randy Jones, and Glenn Jones. Honorary carriers were Elmer Faseler, Preston Moe-bius, David Bohmfalk, Ronald Bohmfalk and Ron Bounds.
Arrangements were by Guinn-Horger Funeral Home, Hondo.
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Michael Stuart
Michael Daniel Stuart, 53, of Morton Valley, died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.
Michael was born April 1, 1951 in Brownwood, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Elizabeth Stuart and a nephew, Robert Stuart, Jr.
He is survived by four brothers, David and Joyce Stuart of Thorndale, TX, Raymond Stuart of Lubbock, Robert and Tammy Stuart of Cisco, Edwin and Sandra Stuart of Cisco; three sisters, Mary and Richard Hertless of Granger, TX, Nelda and Bill Wheeler of Coppers Cove, TX., and Ruby and Roger Reep of Morton Valley; 6 nephews; 8 nieces; 13 great-nephews; 14 great-nieces; 3 great-great-nephews; and 3 great-great-nieces.
He loved life, his family and friends dearly.
Services were held Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jim Andrews officiated. Burial was in the Scranton Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Services for Doris Massey, 70, of Cleburne were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2004 in the Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Buddy Moore officiated. Interment was in the Fall Creek Cemetery. Cleburne Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Sandy Ledbetter, Richard Snoddy, Larry Ledbetter, Ronnie Ledbetter, Jim Rierson and Bobby Worlow.
Mrs. Massey died October 13, 2004 in Fort Worth.
She was born November 16, 1933 in Eastland to Roy A. and Murl Ledbetter Speegle. She married W.B. Massey on August 5, 1967 in Abilene. She was a member of the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Murl Speegle, and her brother, Wayne Speegle.
Survivors include her husband, W.B. 'Tooley' Massey, Jr. of Cleburne; son, Don Baber and wife Pat of Godley; step-son, Bryan Massey, III and wife Carol Ryan of Ft. Worth; grandsons, Stephen and Gareth; nieces, Carol Hoover, Becky Washburn, Cathy MacClean and a number of cousins, great nieces and great nephews.
You may e-mail condolences to the family at cleburnefh@funeralhmtx.com
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Eva Jackson
CISCO- Eva Mae Jackson, 94, of Cisco died Friday, October 15, 2004 at Canterbury Villa in Cisco.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Bob Ferguson officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jackson was born January 12, 1910 in Cisco, Texas to Theadore and Bessie Mae (Bean) McCoy. She married James Carroll Jackson on August 31, 1925 in Cisco. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1975. She was a homemaker and a member of Gospel Assembly Church.
She is survived by sons Gerald Lee Jackson of Cisco, Jimmy Carroll Jackson and wife Mary of Angleton; grandchildren, Elaine Robertson, Patsy Sims, Verna Mae Casey, Cindy Smith, Teresa Berry; 12 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Canterbury Villa, family and friends for their care and for all of their kindness. They would especilaly like to thank Patsy Sims and Elaine Robertson for their continuous care.
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Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Stewart
RANGER- Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Stewart, 82, of Ranger died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at her home surrounded by her family.
A prayer service was held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Chapel. Graveside services were held on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 12 p.m. at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Sherman. Arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mrs. Stewart was born on December 27, 1921 in Durant, OK to Tom Abe and Nellie (Bacon) Dorsey. She graduated from high school in Durant and then attended Southeastern University in Durant. She married T.C. Stewart on December 21, 1941 in Durant. Her most important jobs were being a homemaker and mother. Mrs. Stewart was a Methodist and came to the Ranger area in 1990 from Bochlto, OK.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Tommy Stewart; brother, J.T. Dorsey; sister, Billie Francis.
Survivors include her husband, T.C. Stewart of Ranger; daughters, Glinda Cunningham and husband Larry of Ranger, Kathie Bush of Ranger, Sue Taff and husband Dennis of Van Buren, AR, and honorary children, Judy Matheny and Debbie Jeffcoat; sisters, Tillie Ellis of Durant, OK, Lollie Derdyne of Siloam Springs, AR, and Tinsey Kunkel of Grand Prairie; grandchildren, Portlan Sinku of Costa Rica, Larry Cunningham, Jr. of Lexington, KY, and Chad Cunningham of Nicaragua, Amy Meece of Hickory Creek, TX, Robbi Cunningham of Ranger, Cody Bush of Laffyette, LA, Sicily Bush of Fort Worth, Michele Bovea of Azle, Melanie Yancey of Van Buren, AR, Sherri Meade of St. Joseph, MO; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers family asks memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, TX 79605.
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Sarah Hook
SAN ANGELO- Sarah Hook, 85, of San Angelo, died Monday, October 11, 2004, at the Eastland Health Care Center.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. in the Wall Cemetery, Rev. Frank Berthold, pastor of the Chadbourne North Church of Christ officiated. Robert Massie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Sarah was born on April 30, 1919, in Alba, Texas to George William Poss and Willie Pirl Wilkins Poss.
Her family moved to West Texas when she was 6 months old.
They came through Dallas in a wagon and a team of mules. Sarah married Joseph Daniel 'J.D.' Hooks on the steps of the Harris and Irving Church of Christ on November 9, 1935.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Hook; her parents, George and Willie Poss; sister, Georgia Mae Hedden; and grandson, Wynn Allen Griffin.
Survivors are her daughters, Margaret and husband, Don Scott, of Eastland, Dollie Jones of Lubbock, Willie Griffin of San Angelo and Edith and husband, John Lannom, of Fort Stockton, Texas; grandchildren, Rene' and husband, Mike Allen, of Trophy Club, Teresa and husband, David Steinbrenner, of Hunt, Eddie and wife, Melva Scott, of Richland Hills, Becky Ballew of Illinois, Jeff and wife, Michelle Jones, of Norfolk, Va., Judy Smith, William Griffin, Stacy and Gary Erwin and Ronda Childress, all of San Angelo, and Quinda and husband, Mark Duncan, of Bronte; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Edith Schroeder of Georgia West, Texas, and Pirl A. and husband, Bill McAda, of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She loved her family and friends. She loved to play games and was always young at heart. Sarah was a member of the Chadbourne North Church of Christ.
Memorials can be made in Sarah's memory to the Medina Children's Home, Christmas in April at 408 S. Oakes, San Angelo, TX, 76903, and to Meals for the Elderly at 310 E. Houston Harte, San Angelo, TX, 76903.
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Gerald Dawkins
Gerald D. Dawkins, 86, of Granite Shoals, Texas died Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Gerald was born on August 5, 1918 in DeLeon, Texas to Miles Andrews and Katie Ellen (Wilcoxen) Dawkins. He married Annie Mae Hill on December 22, 1943 in Cross Plains, Texas. He served in the Army during WW II. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He lived in Granite Shoals for 23 years.
He is survived by three sons, Jerry Richard Dawkins and wife, Vivian of Corpus Christi, TX, Robert Dean Hawkins and Ronald Lynn Dawkins both of Taylor; three daughters, Rose Ann Hall of Holland, TX, Rita Kay Schoenman and Roxie Rene Pollard both of Granite Shoals; sister-in-law, Ruby Hill Davis and her husband, Don of Grand Junction, Colorado; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Annie Mae Dawkins; brother, George Truett Dawkins.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel, Richard Massey officiated. Burial was in the Wayside Cemetery in Eastland County. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star was in charge.
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Dora Kellar
CISCO- Dora May Kellar, 86, died Thursday, October 14, 2004 at a hospital in Dallas.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Romney Cemetery, Ronnie Bostick officiated. Services were directed by Summers-Chambers Funeral Home.
Dora was born on October 4, 1918 to Walter G. and Aggie May (Coats) Harrell at Nimrod, Texas. She married Marvin C. Kellar on April 12, 1955 in Eastland County. She was a housewife and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; three brothers, Charley, Dewey and Carroll Kellar.
Survivors include one son, C.W. Kellar of Plano; one daughter, Leta Faye Keeley of Dallas; one sister, Goldie Dowthitt; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
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Glenn (Eddie) Rabb
CISCO- Glenn Edd (Eddie) Rabb, 59, of Cisco died Monday, October 18, 2004 at a Fort Worth hospital.
Memorial services will be Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Lee officiating.
Eddie was born December 17, 1944 in Odessa, Texas the son of Bert and Louise (McKee) Rabb. He married Tianay Boyd on November 23, 1977 in Ranger, Texas. Eddie was a Baptist. He had worked in ranching most of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Tianay Rabb of Cisco; one son, Michael Rabb of Cisco; daughters, LeAnn Buchanan and husband Shannon of Morton Valley and Ariel Rabb of Cisco; one grandson, Hagen Buchana; sisters, Marie Vickers of Fort Worth and Dolly Meglasson of San Antonio; also a number of nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorials be directed to All Saints Health Foundation 1400 8th Avenue, Ft. Worth, Texas 76104 Attn: Terri Sexton Transplantation Program.
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A. L. 'Bud' Adcock
A.L. 'Bud' Adcock, 75, died September 12, 2004 in Palo Pinto County, Texas.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Morehart Mortuary Chapel in Breckenridge.
Albert Loren 'Bud' Adcock was born on November 15, 1928 in Bristow, Oklahoma to parents James Agustus Adcock and Inez Thompson Adcock. He grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Bristow High School in 1946. He served 4 years in the U.S. Army in Germany and afterward served 2 years in the U.S. Reserves. He worked in the oilfield as a production pumper and was a member of the Breckenridge VFW. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Maxine Donaldson Adcock; one granddaughter, Cindy Reed; two brothers and one sister.
Bud is survived and lovingly remembered by four daughters, Sandra Brown of Carbon, Wilhemina Nickell of Combine, Rhonda Talley of Louisiana, and Brenda Reed of North Dakota; three brothers, Joe Adcock of Oklahoma, William Adcock of Wichita Falls and Hoytt Adcock of Louisiana; along with one sister, Mildred Brock of Oklahoma; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association or the Breckenridge VFW and may be left at Morehart Mortuary.
Condolences may be sent online at www.morehart mortuary.net
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Betty Weekes-Veyran
RANGER- Betty Frank Weekes-Veyran, 79, died Tuesday, October 19, 2004 in Irving.
Services were held Friday, October 22, 2004 at 4 p.m. at the Alameda Cemetery Tabernacle, Dr. Michael Moratto officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mrs. Veyran was born on June 25, 1925 in Eastland County to Frank and Nona (Clem) Weekes. She attended school in Ranger and went to Ranger College. She was a homemaker and member of the First Christian Church. She traveled extensively living in Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Alaska. She had friends and family from coast to coast.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herb; two brothers, and five sisters.
Mrs. Veyran is survived by two sisters-in-law, Georgina and Yolanda Veyran of Pueblo, Mexico and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Betty Frank was the light and joy of her family's life and she will be missed.
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Iris Preston
Iris Preston, 91, of Gorman died Tuesday, October 19, 2004 in Gorman.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2004 at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in the DeLeon Cemetery.
She was born December 27, 1912 in Comanche County. She married Doyle Preston December 26, 1937 in DeLeon. He preceded her in death March 10, 1979.
She owned and operated Preston Floral for 21 years. She was a member of Gorman First Baptist Church for 56 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Solomon and Roxie Jane Wilkerson; one brother and three sisters.
She is survived by a daughter, Martha Rainey of Gorman; a son, Ryan Preston and wife Jane of Crowley; brother, Levis Wilkerson of DeLeon; sisters, Larue Farrow of Brownwood and Iva Ree Hughes of Ft. Worth; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
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Samuel Scott
Samuel Raymond Scott died on October 18, 2004 at Eastland, Texas. He was 95.
Graveside services and burial was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at Lawnhaven Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas. Graveside services and burial was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lawnhaven Cemetery in San Angelo. Rev. Frank Berthold conducted the services.
Raymond was born in Robertson County, Texas on October 25, 1908 to John Nathaniel and Linnie Malinda Scott. He married Verta Mae Harvey on November 11, 1933 in San Angelo. He was preceded in death by Verta Mae in 1976.
He was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Paul in 1995; and 7 brothers and sisters.
Raymond is survived by two sons and their wives, Don and Margaret Scott and Jerry and Sheridan Scott of Eastland; one daughter and her husband, Mike and Sue Brewer of Hobbs, New Mexico; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; one brother, Roy Scott of San Angelo; two sisters, Linnie Mae Parker of Midland and Bernice Watts of Dalhart.
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Gene Lacy
EASTLAND Ð Gene Lacy, 65, of Eastland died Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at his residence.
Memorial Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2004 in Edwards Funeral Chapel with Dr. Shawn Brewer officiating.
Born December 30, 1938 in Kermit Texas to Luster L. and Dixie Marshall Lacy. He was raised in San Angelo, a 1958 graduate of Lakeview High School, Served in the National Guard, Married Carolyn Eaton September 28, 1963 in Durant Oklahoma. They made their home first in Dallas where he worked as a window washer then a phone company. He worked many jobs early in his life to feed his family including working on a dairy, driving a milk truck. In 1968 he discovered the work that would take him to retirement, he began making signs for the Texas Sign company and eventually working for Gordon Signs in Colorado Springs Co. and Heath Signs in the Metroplex. He moved to Colorado in June of 1973 and back to DFW in 1981. In 1984 he started Lacy Sign Company which he sold and retired in 1998 and moved to Eastland. He was active in the Jaycee's in the Metroplex and started the Hurst-Bedford Jaycee Chapter and he held many offices. Since moving to Eastland he has been active in and the current President of AARP, involved in Senior Citizens, Dairy Queen Coffee Drinkers, Eastland Concerned Citizens and was a political activist.
He is survived by wife, Carolyn Lacy of Eastland; daughters, Teresa Lacy of Kansas City Mo., Barbara Lacy of Dallas; 1 grandchild on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents a brother and a sister.
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Adrian Lewis
BEDFORD ÐAdrian Alexander Lewis 40, of Bedford and formerly of Ranger died Thursday, October 14, 2004 in a Fort Worth hospital. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2004 in the Church of God of Prophecy in Ranger, Texas with Arthur Camacho officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger, Texas.
Adrian was born on October 4, 1964 in Eastland, Texas. He grew up at graduated from Ranger High School. He worked at various places including the Ranger Dairy Queen, several restruants in and around the Dallas area and as a bail bondsman. He last worked for CARGILL, a wheat factory. Adrian was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Ranger, Texas.
He is survived by his parents Barbara (Lewis) and Johnnie (Red) Jones of Ranger; brothers Chris of Ranger and Gerald of Fort Worth; step-brothers Billy of Dallas, Famous of Ranger, Johnnie Ray and Ricky both of Dallas; sisters Dena Moore, and Chelsea McIlveen and several step sisters. Aunts Della Carey, Wana Lewis, Winfred Harden and Susie Robinson, uncles; Leon, David, and Donald Ray. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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Charles 'Red' Veale
RANGER- Charles Matt 'Red' Veale 63 died Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at a Weatherford Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 21, 2004 at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Speer officiating. Burial followed under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger, Texas.
Red was born on January 9, 1941 in Gorman Texas to Charlie and Katherine (Fisher) Veale. He married Loresta Love on June 22, 1963 in Ranger, New Hope Baptist Church. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and fur buyer. He was a member of Young Farmers of America and Hunter and Trappers Association.
He is survived by his wife Loresta Veale of Ranger, children Charla Henson and husband Robert of Olden, Tx., Johna Roof and husband Ocie of Weatherford, Oklahoma, Keith Veale and wife Tammy of Eastland, Tx., sister Nancy Martinez of Keller, Tx., grandchildren Jacob and Heather Henson, Kacie Roof and Josh, Tristan, and Bryce Arnett. Several nieces and nephews.
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Rozelle Sklenar
Rozelle Hatton Sklenar passed away at her home on October 9, 2004 at Marion County Lake in Marion, Kansas.
Rosary was recited at Zeiner Funeral Home in Marion, KS and Mass was held at St. John Nepoucene Church in Pilsen, KS. Burial was in Pilsen Cemetery.
Rozelle was the daughter of the late Belton and Rosa Hatton. She was born in Ranger, Texas on September 16, 1941. She was the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Adams and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hatton.
She was raised in the Bullock Community and graduated from Ranger High School in 1960. In June of 1960 she married Joe Sklenar in Ranger. She lived in Abilene and Arlington before moving to Owasso, Oklahoma where she lived until moving to Kansas in 2000.
While living in Owasso, she worked as a pharmacy technician and office manager and was active in St. Henry's Parish and the church altar society. After moving to Kansas she was involved with St. Luke Hospital Auxiliary and was an active member of the St. John Nepoucene Church, Holy Family Parish in Pilsen, Kansas. She enjoyed all family activities and after Joe's retirement from American Airlines they enjoyed traveling.
She is survived by her husband, Joe of Marion, KS.; a son and daughter-in-law, J.M. and Regina Sklenar of Bixby, OK.; daughter and son-in-law, Thomas and Janice Wiles of Cincinatti, Ohio; five grandchildren, Adam and Jill Sklenar, Jacob and Jessica Wiles and Sara Roach; five sisters, Dorthy Godwin of Duncanville, Bernice Gildner, Peggy Lindsey and Jenna Vee Miller of Arlington and Linda Young of Eastland; four brother-in-laws and two sister-in-laws, Dewey Godwin, Bill Gildner, Roy Lindsey, and Cy Miller; Bonnie Hatton and Mary Helen Rogers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Jordan Wiles, two brothers, Winfred and Dalton Hatton and a brother-in-law, Johnny Young.
Rozelle was a dear daughter, wife, mother and sister who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends who loved her. We will all miss her sweet smile and gentle ways.
Bobbye Jo Palmer, 78, of Houston died Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at her home.
Burial was held Thursday, October 21, 2004 at the Longbranch Cemetery.
Born August 10, 1926 in Eldorado, Arkansas to W.L. and Minnie Lou (McCallister) Lewis she graduated from Carbon High School and attended Harris School of Nursing. Bobbye married Wendell E. Palmer who preceded her in death.
She is survived by a son, Clayton B. Palmer of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
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J. 'Willie' Williams
Graveside services for J. Burton 'Willie' Williams, 80, of Lubbock were held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2004 at Resthaven Memorial Park, directed by Resthaven Funeral Home.
Burton died Saturday, October 23, 2004 at his residence.
Burton was born June 11, 1924 in Loraine, Texas to the late Earl T. and Zora Mae (Burton) Williams. He grew up and graduated from high school in Eastland. He served in World War II in the Navy in the Pacific Theater. After his service he returned to Amarillo where he worked for the Amarillo Globe news as a printer. In 1963 he moved to Lubbock to work for the Avalanche Journal.
Burton is survived by three sons, Don Williams, Keith Williams, and Nathan Williams; and one daughter, Susy Ross; three sisters, one brother, and eight grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Lubbock at 1102 Slide Road, Suite 3, Lubbock, Texas 79416.
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Virgil Seaberry, Jr.
Virgil Theodore Seaberry, Jr., 80, died Saturday, October 23, 2004 in Weatherford.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at First Methodist Church in Eastland.
Virgil Theodore Seaberry, Jr. was born on January 26, 1924, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas to Virgil T. Seaberry, Sr., and Cleo Slaughter Seaberry of Eastland. After graduating from Eastland High School in 1941, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He interrupted his studies to serve his country during World War II as an officer in the Navy in the South Pacific. In 1950, he received his Doctorate of Juris-prudence and returned to Eastland to practice law in the firm established by his father, Turner & Seaberry, known today as Turner, Seaberry, & Warford. Virgil married Ella Downs Miller, a native of Albany on September 26, 1953. They lived in Eastland for fifty years, leaving their indelible mark both as a couple and as individuals. The focus of Virgil's career was service to others, be it his friends and clients who depended on him for advice and support, or his community at large, where he devoted time and effort as City Commissioner, Mayor, both member and president of the Eastland Independent School District's board of governors, and board member of the Eastland Industrial Foundation. Every aspect of his life's work reflected his commitment as an advocate for his family, his neighbors, his city, and his country.
Virgil is preceded in death by his parents; and his sister and best friend, Nancy Seaberry Frost.
Mr. Seaberry's family is being served by White's Funeral Home in Weatherford in conjunction with Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland.
Survivors: wife of 51 years, Ella Downs Miller Seaberry; children, Judy Downs Seaberry and Nancy Seaberry Smith; grand-children, April Seaberry Hickman and John Edward Seaberry; great-grand-daughter, Ella Hickman; niece and nephews, Christopher Frost Whiddon, Cyrus Seaberry Frost, James Stewart Frost, and John Matthew Frost; great-nieces and nephews, Adam, Matthew, and Cy Crum, Sarah Crum, Emily Kern, Russell Frost, and Carly and Tracy Frost; cousins, Melba Wilkes Puryear, and Carolyn Seaberry Quinn; and a host of friends and clients whose lives were enriched by this wonderful man.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, gifts and donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or the Nancy Seaberry Frost Arts Endowment, 6337 Locke Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76116.
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Edward Hammer
CISCO- Edward Lynn Hammer, 59, of Cisco, died at his daughter's home on Sunday, October 24, 2004 after a battle with cancer.
Services were held Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Eastside Baptist Church in Cisco. Rev. Ronnie Bostick officiated, assisted by Rev. C.P. Floyd. Burial was in the Nimrod Cemetery directed by Girdner-Brown Funeral Home of Abilene.
Ed was born on September 29, 1945 in Eastland County, Texas to Jess and Jesse Hammer. He attended school in Cisco and worked as a mechanic and in the oilfield.
Mr. Hammer was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Jesse Hammer and 3 brothers, Thomas, Pete and Aubrey.
Survivors are five children, Darla French of Breckenridge, Shane Hammer and wife Cyndney of Salt Lake City, Utah, Denise Hammer of San Angelo, Amber Hammer of Abilene and Stacy Hammer of Cisco; four brothers, James and wife Jean of Bowie, Gerald and wife Nancy of Bowie, Billy and wife Cathryn of Pampa and Jack of Cisco; four sisters, Dessie Covington and husband Cliff of Cisco, Frances Floyd and husband Rev. C.P. of Cisco, Dixie Haws and husband Terry of Cisco and Glenda Jessup and husband Claud of Cisco; six grandchildren, Madyson McElvany and Tanner French of Breckenridge, Zack Reid and Josh Hammer of Eastland and Chelsie and Hayley Hammer and Corbin Davis of Salt Lake City, Utah; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice.
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Rachel Marsh
Rachel Marsh, 85, of Cisco, died Sunday, October 24, 2004 at the Rising Star Nursing Center.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at the Hollhousen Darby in Moscow, Texas. Robert Jones officiated. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star was in charge of the arrangements.
Rachel was born September 16, 1919 in Tyler County, Texas to Calvin and Mae (Davis) Jackson. She married Herman (J.H.) Marsh in 1936. She was a Baptist. She lived in the Rising Star community for 3 months. Before moving to Rising Star she lived in Cisco. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her daughter, Ann Madison and husband, Dean of Cisco; son, Ron and wife Gloria Marsh of Tyler; 7 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman (J.H.) Marsh; daughter, Bobbie Moody; 4 sisters and 3 brothers.
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Ophia 'Susie' Gross
Funeral services for Ophia Lee 'Susie' Gross, 96, of Andrews were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at Second Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Ivy Shelton, Pastor, officiated. Burial followed in the Andrews Old Cemetery. Services were directed by McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
She died Monday, October 11, 2004 at Stanton Care Center in Stanton.
She was born May 11, 1908 in Trent, Texas. She married J.O. 'Shorty' Bass and he preceded her in death in 1981. She married Henry 'Scotty' Gross, and he preceded her in death in 1981. She moved to Andrews in 1952 from Midland. She was a homemaker and a member of the Second Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her 2 sisters, Jessie Fredrick and Joye Ragle; and one brother, J.D. Flood.
She is survived by five sons, Jessie Bass of San Diego, CA, Otis Bass of Amarillo, TX, Troy Bass, Claude Bass, and Jerry Bass all of Midland; one daughter, Betty Jean Armstrong of Cisco; one step-daughter, Mickie Berry of Redding, CA; five sisters, Roxie Owens of Ada, OK., Jonnie Johnson of Midland, Josie Van Ness of Ft. Worth, Dorothy Jogupolus of Pittsburg, CA, and Connie Roe of Llano; two brothers, Thomas Flood of Odessa and Foye Flood of Abilene; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
To register or send condolences, go to www.mcnett funeralhome.com
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Gladys Hudgins
CARBON- Services for Gladys Hudgins, 78, of Carbon, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Trinity Cemetery in Big Springs.
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Otto Morren
EASTLAND- Otto Morren, 85, died Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at a care facility in Azle, Texas.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at Eastland Cemetery directed by Summers-Bakker Funeral Home of Eastland. Rev. Jim Wright officiated.
Ottow was born on June 2, 1919 in Eastland County. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Okie Morren. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alta Irene Robinson, whom he married on March 10, 1940 in Eastland.
He is survived by his two daughters, JoAnn Howell of Ft. Worth and Jeane Ivy of Corsicana; three sisters, Odell DeShazo, Lorene McMillan and Margaret Edwards; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Otto was an independent and strong individual. He had been an independent local farmer in the county and then owned a successful heating and air conditioning business in town. In his younger years he had given to his country and community by serving in the CCC, and in his later years, in being active in the Eastland VFW chapter. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
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J.W. Starkey, Jr.
J. W. Starkey, Jr., 76, of Rising Star, died Friday, October 22, 2004 at Hendrick Medical Center.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2004 in the Rising Star Cemetery in Rising Star with Lynn Starnes officiating. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star was in charge of the arrangements.
J.W. was born October 27, 1927 in Rising Star, to John Williams and Mary Iva (Aufill) Starkey. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his two brothers, Claude Albert Starkey of Rising Star, Clyde T. Starkey of Duncanville; a sister, Fay Irene Starkey of Rising Star.
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Dorothy Krumm
LOCKHART- Dorothy Ewing Krumm, 56, of Lockhart, died October 26, 2004 in Austin, Texas.
She was born on February 2, 1948 in Eastland County, Texas to Harold Everett Ewing and Emma Kreiter Ewing.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, James (Jim) Krumm of Lockhart; son, Alan Krumm of Lockhart; brother, Denny Ewing and wife Cynda of Decatur, TX.
She was a member of the First Lockhart Baptist Church and of the Bible Book Class. She was a promoter of Feed the Children. A graduate of the Ranger High School Class of 1966, Ranger Junior College Class of 1968 where she obtained her Associates degree, then later, attended UT Arlington to achieve her BA in Business in 1970. She was married on May 22, 1976 in Austin to James Krumm.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2004 at McCurdy Memorial Chapel in Lockhart. Interment followed at the Lockhart City Cemetery. Rev. Gary Rodgers officiated. Arrangements under the care of McCurdy Funeral Home of Lockhart.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, First Lockhart Baptist Church and Feed the Children Foundation.
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James Jones
RANGER -  James Otis Jones, 81 died Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at a local hospital. Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2004, in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jonathan Elms officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger, Texas.
James was born in Eastland Texas to Thelbert D. and Lena B. (Harrell) Jones on August 5, 1923. He married Avis McDearmon in Brownwood, Texas on September 24, 1955. They made their home in Ranger, Texas. James was a retired rancher, having ranched in Brown County and Eastland County. He was a World War II Army Veteran serving from 1943 to 1946 in the 365th Field Artillery. He was also a member of the American Legion.
James is survived by his wife Avis Jones of Ranger, a sister Jean Ratliff of Ranger, a nephew A. J. Ratliff of Ranger and niece Annabelle Allen of Abilene, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jerry Jones.
The family request in lieu of Flowers memorial be made to the First United Pentecostal Church, P. O. Box 309, Ranger, Texas 76470.
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Douglas Alldredge
BIG SPRING - Douglas Arthur Alldredge, age 60, died Saturday, October 23, 2004, in a Big Spring Hospital. Services were held Wednesday, October 27th, at 11:30 A.M. at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery between Gorman and Duster.
Mr. Alldredge was born September 8, 1944 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma to Floyd and Bonnie (Weir) Alldredge. He was a graduate of Lawton High School. He then spent 2 years in the California-Arizona Mission field for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He entered the U.S. Navy from 1965-69, serving in Vietnam with his brother, Danny and his father, Floyd. After his honorable discharge he moved to Lawton, Oklahoma and worked 9 years as a K-9 Patrolman for the Lawton Police Dept. In 1977 he moved to Arizona and began working as a corrections officer. He married Ruth Leann Alldredge on March 17, 1990 in Arizona. In 1993 he moved to Big Spring and began working for Cornell Corrections Cedar Hill Unit.
He so much enjoyed his large family, as well as fishing, motorcycle riding and socializing.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Leann Alldredge of Big Spring, TX; children, Tiffny Diane Umbrey of Lawton, OK, Lurie Wayne Hall of London, England, Jerry Don Ames of Big Spring, TX, Christina Marie Ames and Sarah Michelle Ames both stationed in San Diego, California, in the Navy, and Shirley Kinney of Lawton, OK; parents, Floyd and Bonnie Alldredge of Ranger, TX; 2 brothers, Danny Alldredge of Crowley, TX, Dale Alldredge of Ozark, AL; 3 grandchildren, Donavan, Cory and Thomas Ames of Big Spring, TX; 5 nephews and 2 nieces.
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Mildred Cudd
EASTLAND - Mildred Headrick Cudd, 90, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at Keenland Nursing Home, Weatherford. At her request, there will be no funeral service. Her ashes will be interred at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the AlzheimerÕs Association.
Mildred Headrick Cudd was born April 18, 1914, in Overland, MO, the Oldest of 10 children born to Ernest Headrick and Katharine Georges Headrick.
Mildred was very concerned about her brothers, uncles and others when World War II broke out. She made so many trips to the Red Cross to give blood that she was told not to come back. She went to work at a small arms plant in St. Louis to help the war effort. Deciding to do more, she enlisted in the WomenÕs Army Air Corps where she served as a clerk-typist from May 1944 to January 1946. She earned the Good Conduct Medal, 2 Overseas Service Bars, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
After the war Mildred worked for the U.S. Air Force in Alaska. It was there she met and married Robert Cudd. They homesteaded in Alaska until 1952 when they returned to Missouri. Mildred worked as a bookkeeper for many years living in and traveling to many different places.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; 2 brothers, Donald A. and James H.; and 2 sisters, Ruth Rich and Jane Ryan.
Survivors include a daughter, Diane Cudd Fraser and her husband Douglas Fraser; 2 granddaughters, Carlie Fraser and Monica Thetford; 3 great-grandchildren, Jada Fraser, Zane McCollum and Mason Thetford; 4 sisters, Dorothy Cohen, Grace Headrick, Mary Headrick, Shirley Headrick; 1 brother, Garrett Headrick and his wife Charlotte; and a sister-in-law, Lelia Headrick.
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Nina Henry
LUBBOCK-Nina Oleta Britt Henry, 86 of Lubbock and formerly of Ranger, went to be with Jesus on October 28, 2004. Graveside services will be 3:00 pm Friday in Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Ken Horn from Lubbock, officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger, Texas.
Mrs. Henry was born in Afton, Texas February 25, 1918 to Adolphus Britt and Bertie Browning Britt. She graduated high school from Ranger High. She worked in the family business and was a schoolteacher. She married Walter Henry on July 4, 1934 in Eastland, Texas. Mrs. Henry was very involved as a pioneer member 80 years with the Church of God. Her other joys were her family and young people. She used to be youth director and Sunday school teacher. She also was a manager of teen town. Mrs. Henry died after a lengthy illness with her heart and was preceded in death by her devoted husband Walter Henry in 1980, her father and mother Adolphus and Bertie Britt a loving brother Rankin Britt.
She is survived by daughters Elizabeth Teague and husband Denzell of Grants, New Mexico, Betty Stephens and husband Dub of Lubbock, Nina Tramel of Lubbock. And a son James Britt Henry of San Jose Costa Rica and by her much loved grandchildren, Thersa, Davonna, Nina, Walter, Melissa, Christian, Tonya, Pam, Rena. Twenty great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
They request memorials be made to the Ranger Exes Association.
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Richard Bassett
GORMAN- Richard Lee Bassett, 66, died Monday, November 15, 2004 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Gorman.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2004 at Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in DeLeon Cemetery, directed by Nowlin Funeral Home. Bro. Jackie Auvenshine officiated.
He was born on July 12, 1938 in Gorman, Texas to the late Carlton V. Bassett and Doris Hamrick. He was a member of the Eastland First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mary Lee Cottrell and husband, B.J. of DeLeon and Carla Jean Jones of Stamford; nephews, Corky Cottrell and Mark Cottrell; nieces, Jo Olsovsky and Cathy Urich; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Burnece Brinson
Burnece Brinson of Odessa died Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at the Hospice House.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2004 at Temple Baptist Church (Harvesters Class Room) with Rev. Kyle Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
She had worked as a waitress and was a proud member of Temple Baptist Church and the Galilean Class. She loved her family and to travel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Albert Brinson in 2001, her sister, Bobbie Browning and brother Jack Ray Townsend.
Survivors include her daughter, Rita Robins of Odessa, brother-in-law, Minor Browning of Odessa and several nieces and nephews.
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Bobby Elliott
EASTLAND- Bobby J. Elliott, 70, of Eastland, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004 in an Eastland Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 18, 2004 at the Daugherty Street Church of Christ with Larry Roberts officiating, assisted by Terry Slavens. Burial was in the Rising Star Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland.
Mr. Elliott was born July 14, 1934 in Rising Star to E.G. 'Bob' Elliott and Inez Smith Elliott. He was a 1954 graduate of Rising Star High School and a graduate of Cisco Jr. College. He excelled in rodeo and agriculture in both high school and college. He married Patricia Holtz on May 17, 1958 in Brownwood. He worked as an oilfield hand and driller in Dayton and Rising Star, Texas, working for Lowe Drilling Co. He moved to Bloomfield, New Mexico and worked for Brandon & Murray for a year before returning to Eastland in 1967. He worked for Buddy Haun in the Engineering Dept. of Texas Highway Department and later for Eastland County and the City of Eastland as a blade operator from which he retired in 1996. He was a member of the Church of Christ, a mountain man, a gunsmith and knife maker, but the love of his life was his family.
He is survived by wife, Pat Elliott of Eastland; 1 son, Bert and wife, Vicki Elliott of Scranton; 3 daughters, twins, Carla Green and Darla Deck both of Breckenridge, Marla Craig and husband Alan of Coleman; 10 grandchildren; Paul Killingsworth, Krystal Walraven, Fodie Green, Joseph Deck, Destiny Green, Kandi Craig, Kaley Craig, Avery Elliott, Erin Elliott, Bobby Boggs and a great-granddaughter, Rhealyn Green.
He was preceded in death by son, Bobby J. Elliott Jr. in 1973, parents E.G. Bob (1999) and Inez Elliott (2002), and a brother Scotty Lee Elliott (1996).
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Dorothy Crossley
OLDEN- Dorothy E. Crossley, 78, of Olden died Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at her residence.
Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2004 at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland, Rev. Jerry Hooper officiated.
Mrs. Crossley was born October 18, 1926 in Hoquiam, Washington to Charles and Lane C. (Norski) Denton. She married Arthur E. Crossley in December of 1945 in Inglewood, California. She was a waitress and moved back to the Eastland area in 1976. Mr. Crossley preceded her in death on July 14, 2001.
Survivors include two sons, Roger D. Crossley and wife Donna of Memphis, Tennessee and Steven B. Crossley of Manhattan Beach, California; 3 grandchildren, Heather, Michelle and Allen; and 1 great-grandson, Ryan.
Memorials may be made to the Liberty Baptist Church.
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Evelyn Grace
EASTLAND- Evelyn Grace, mother of Cathy Vernon of Eastland, died Thursday, November 18 2004.
Services are pending with Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home of Grand Prairie.
Robert 'Bob' Galloway, 81, died Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at a Gladewater Nursing Home.
He was born June 14, 1923 in Ranger to Rueben and Augusta Jackson Galloway.
Bob was a WW II veteran who proudly served his country as a B-51 fighter pilot in Burma.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ann Jordan Galloway and one son, Robert Galloway.
Bob is survived by a son, Myles Galloway; four daughters, Leslie Banks, Carla Holmes, Sara Owen and Syndey Kirkpatrick; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marie Varney; and a host of special friends.
There will be a family get together at the home of Myles Galloway on Saturday afternoon from 1 until 3 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Call Lakeview Funeral Home for directions.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Greater Hospice of Texas, Inc., 1905 W. Loop 281, Space 81, Longview, Texas 75604.
The family is planning to have a memorial service for Mr. Galloway in Ranger sometime in the Spring.
Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.
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Myrtle Dorsey
EASTLAND- Myrtle Louise Dorsey, 85, died Friday, November 19, 2004 in Eastland.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2004 at Summers-Bakker Funeral Home Chapel. Chad Gosnell officiated. Interment followed at the Eastland Cemetery, directed by Summers-Bakker Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dorsey was born November 11, 1919 to Charlie W. Norris and Myrtle (Gann) Norris just passed Punkin Center, between Flatwood and Kokomo on the old Norris home place in Eastland County. She was a lifetime resident of Eastland County. She married J. L. Dorsey on March 13, 1945. Mrs. Dorsey was a retired nurse and a member of Mangum Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.L. Dorsey; three brothers, Elmer, Paul, and George Norris; two sisters, Lettie Pullig and Lorena Phelps.
Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Justice of Abilene, LaJuan Rollins and husband, Larry, Lynette Lambert and husband, Robert; step-daughter, Joann West, all of Eastland; four sisters, Cleo Duncan and Winnette Maynard both of Eastland, Juanita Zahn of Lovington, N.M. and Faye Hadderton of Jacksboro; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Rowdy Rollins, Rocky Maynard, Randall Rodgers, Johnny Mangum, James Norris, and Greg Norris.
A fellowship was held after the service at the Mangum Baptist Church for family and friends.
Ms. Dorsey's love, smile, laugh, and wit will be with family and friends forever. This past weekend when they said 'she is gone.' Someone else said, 'here she comes.'
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Joshua Monk
EASTLAND- Joshua Aaron Monk died Thursday, November 18, 2004.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 20, 2004 at the Carbon Community Baptist Church. Pastor Jody Forbus officiated. Interment followed at Murray Cemetery directed by Summers-Bakker Funeral Home.
This precious baby boy was born on August 23, 2004 in Eastland to parents Anna and Eric Monk. He was the pride and joy of his big brother Tyler Monk. Although his life was short, Joshua touched many lives over the past three months. He was loved by all that knew him.
Joshua is survived by his parents, Anna and Eric Monk of Carbon; brother, Tyler Monk; grandmother, Beverly Sandlin and grandparents, Gail and Alex Neal; an aunt, Aaron Sandlin; uncles, Austin Young, Jasin Monk and Shaylin Monk; plus many, many more great aunts, great uncles, and great-grandparents, friends, and neighbors.
He will be missed tremendously by his family and those he touched with his life. Many of us Ôcan only imagineÕ the heavenly homecoming that awaits this precious little boy.
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Billy Wayne Stephenson
Billy Wayne Stephenson, 76, died November 3, 2004, in Chandler, AZ., after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Beatty, TX. to Ben and Noreen Stephenson. He grew up in Carbon, TX.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; a son, David; daughter, Cynthia; three grandchildren and a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Helen Stephenson of Wilson, TX.
He served in the military in Korea. After the service he went to Cisco Jr. College, and got a Masters degree from Texas Tech.
He taught school in New Home, TX. , Sundown, TX, and Levelland, TX. He then settled in Chandler, AZ in 1961. He was an Educator in Chandler for 39 years.
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W.R. 'Pete' Rodgers
EASTLAND- W.R. 'Pete' Rodgers, 86, died Sunday, November 21, 2004 at a local hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Eastland, Dr. Shawn Brewer and Rev. Ray Rodgers officiated. Burial was in the Eastland Cemetery, directed by Girdner-Brown Funeral Home in Abilene.
Pete was born in Grayson County, Texas on October 14, 1918. He married Dealva Fox on December 3, 1936 in Eastland County. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the 12th armored division during WW II. Mr. Rodgers was an insurance agent for National Life and Accident Insurance Company for many years. He was a member of the Gospelaires in the 40Õs and 50Õs and loved to play the guitar and fiddle. Pete was a Deacon for several Baptist churches during his lifetime. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Eastland.
Mr. Rodgers was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Milton Rodgers.
Pete is survived by his wife, Dealva of Carbon; his daughter, Charlene Thackerson and husband, James of Carbon; three sons, Alvis 'Al' Rodgers and wife, Jennie of Abilene, Rev. Ray Rodgers and wife, Mickie of Possom Kingdom, and Benny Rodgers and wife, Marilyn of Fort Worth; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice of the First Baptist Church of Eastland.
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Robert 'Bob' Walston
Robert 'Bob' B. Walston of Ranger, Texas, formerly of Mena, died Sunday, November 21, 2004 at the Central Texas Healthcare System.
He was born January 1, 1930 in Mena, Arkansas. His age being 74 years, 10 months, and 20 days.
Mr. Walston was the son of the late Jack R. Walston and the late Ada Wiley Walston. He was united in marriage to Darlene Fonville.
He was raised in Shady, Arkansas, was a United States Airforce Veteran, and then retired in 1992 as a mechanic and welder for Ames Construction in Phoenix, Arizona. He was living in Ranger for the past 10 years and was a member of the American Legion.
Survivors are by his first marriage Freda Welch; one daughter, Virginia Broyles of Pettigrew, AR; one son, James Walston of Pettigrew, AR; by his second marriage Noram Freebe who preceded him in death; one son, Jason Walston of Pendleton, TN; his present wife, Darlene Walston of Ranger; one son, Bobby Walston of Ranger; 3 grandchildren, Katrina McLeod, Cyndi Crownover, Becky Nix; 1 great-grandchild, Jamie Lee Cagle; 1 sister, Othhele Walker of Texarkana, AR; 1 twin brother, Bill Walston of Missouri.
He was preceded in death by 1 step-daughter, Edna Lapadura; two brothers, Marvin and Ben Walston, and two sisters, Wilma Walston and Marie Meredith.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at the Shady Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Broyles and Bro. Ted Shannon officiated. Arrangements under the direction of Hall Funeral Home in Mena, AR.
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Doris Ator
CISCO- Doris Joan Lankford Ator, 74, of Cisco died Monday, November 22, 2004 in Eastland Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at the Edwards Funeral Chapel, Rev. David Simms and Rev. Sara Miller officiated. Burial was in the Eastland City Cemetery.
Born September 11, 1930 in Brownwood she married Robert Ator on February 6, 1948 in Brownwood. She was a homemaker, seamstress, Sunday School teacher and community volunteer. She enjoyed poetry and nature, specifically bird watching. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church near Cisco and was an active member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority in Brownwood.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Ator of Cisco; three children, Laura Hollemon of Cisco, David Ator of Brownwood and Robert Shannon Ator of Salado; two sisters, Claudia Stubblefield of Brownwood and Margaret Baldwin of Arlington; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Wesley Cochran
Wesley Tilford Cochran, 67, of Mountain View Lodge in Big Springs died November 20, 2004.
Graveside services were held at the Lutheran Cemetery near Romney, Texas Sunday, November 21, 2004.
Rev. Gene Farley, pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, officiated with Higginbotham Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Wesley was born January 17, 1937. His parents, Bennie and Hulda Cochran and a brother Frank are all deceased.
He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
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Elbert Scott
FORT WORTH - Elbert N. Scott, 80, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2004.
Funeral was held Friday, November 26, 2004 at Birchman Baptist Church. Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Park.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice or Birchman Baptist Church.
Elbert was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Commanche County, son of James Elbert and Alice Wheat Scott. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II,
where he served in Europe with the 29th infantry division. Elbert retired
from TXU after 50 years of service. He was a member of Birchman Baptist Church, where he served as deacon.
Elbert was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Stokes.
Survivors: are his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Jo Scott of Fort Worth; daughter, Pamela Goodson and husband, Tom of Carthage; granddaughter, Christie Walker of Paris; grandson, Scott Goodson of Austin; great-grandchildren, Sarah
Kathryn and Elizabeth Walker of Paris; brothers, J.D. Scott and wife, Mary Jo of Brownwood, Bryan Scott and wife, Lois of Tyler, Charles Scott and wife, Betty of Arroyo Grande, Calif., Bill Scott and wife, Mary of Caldwell and Frank Scott and wife, Shirley of Brownwood; and sisters, Edna Harrison and husband, Jimmie of College Station, Faye Hart and husband, Bill of Reno, Nev., Jean LeBlanc and husband, Harvey of Port Arthur and Bettie Ruth Brannen of Benbrook.
Greenwood Funeral Home
of Fort Worth was in charge of arrangements.
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Lafoy Collins, Jr.
ABILENE - Lafoy L. Collins Jr., 80, of Abilene died Wednesday November 24, 2004, at a local hospital Hospice Care. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2004 at Kermit Memorial Park in Kermit with Rev. Waymon Childress officiating.
Mr. Collins was born to Elizabeth (Lloyd) and Lafoy L. Collins Sr. on June 3, 1924 in Mobeetie, Texas and married Ruth E. Peel on June 26, 1943 in Carbon. He moved to Abilene in 1984 from Odessa and attended South Side Baptist Church.
Having been raised in the Carbon Area near Bear Springs, he left there in 1948 moving to Midland and going to work for Union Pacific Railroad, and lived in many places from east Texas to New Mexico.
Mr. Collins had started with the T&P Railroad, then The Missouri & Pacific which later became The Union-Pacific for 36 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and 1 Grandson.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth E. Collins of Abilene, one son, James L. Collins of Haltom City; one daughter, Barbara Ely & husband James Robert of Lazbuddie, Tx; two sisters, Jane Seitz of Mobeetie, Tx and Donnie Roan of Carbon Tx.; five grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorials to Hendrick Hospice Care.
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Charlotte Honea
CISCO- Charlotte Honea, 55, of Cisco died Friday, November 26, 2004 at Eastland Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 29, 2004 at 3 p.m. at East Cisco Baptist Church, Rev. C.P. Floyd officiated, assisted by Rev. Pat Riley and Rev. Larry Linam. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Charlotte was born February 11, 1949 in Baird, Texas the daughter of Ollie and Christine (Poe) Moran. She attended Cisco Schools and Cisco Junior College. She married Ross Honea on May 11, 1981 at Mitchell Baptist Church. Charlotte had been a teller at First National Bank in Cisco for many years. She was a member of East Cisco Baptist Church and the Ladies Golf Association at Lake Cisco Country Club.
Survivors include her husband, Ross Honea of Cisco; sons, Benjie Honea and wife Jaimie of Brownwood and Josh Honea of Cisco; parents, Ollie and Christine Moran of Cisco; a brother, Randy Moran and wife, Shirley of Cisco; sister, Arlene Holland and husband, Jay of Stephenville; and one grandchild, Shelby Allison Honea of Brownwood.
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Alpha Andry
Alpha Mae Andry, 88, of Gorman died at her residence on Thursday, November 25, 2004.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2004 at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel. Larry Stogsdill officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery in Gorman.
Alpha Mae was born April 12, 1916 in Erath County to the late Henry Arthur Collins ad Willie Clara (Hood) Collins. She married Billy Lee Andry on April 5, 1938 in Desdemona. He preceded her in death on August 15, 1978. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, W.R. Collins, Dub Collins and Cecil Collins.
Survivors are two brothers, T.A. Collins of Midland and Jimmy Don Collins and wife Faye of Weatherford; sister-in-laws, Peggy Brooks of Merkel and Hazel Collins of Eastland; a special niece, Sherra Cate of Eastland; and several other nieces and nephews.
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Harvey Weaver
FORT WORTH - Harvey Dale Weaver, 73, a retired supervisor with General Motors, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, in Fort Worth.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2004 in Greenwood Memorial Park.
Harvey Dale Weaver was born April 22, 1931, in Ranger. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Everett Weaver and Pickens Weaver Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dolores Weaver; sons, Tommy Weaver and wife, Garlene and Todd Weaver; daughters, Pam Smith and husband, Nickey and Debbie Tyrone; grandchildren, John, Amber, Jarod, Adrienne, Billy, Lacy and Cassidy; great-grandchildren, Shane and Waylon; brother, T.C. Weaver; sisters, Clara Mae Boney and Mary Allen.
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Larry Underwood
Larry Underwood, 58, of Ft. Davis, died Saturday, November 27, 2004 at a local hospital.
He was born on October 16, 1946, in Andrews, Texas. He married Diana Clay. She preceded him in death on October 15, 2004.
Survivors include one son, Chad Ledbetter of Duncanville; brother and sister-in-law, John and Teresa Underwood of Midland, brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Lark Underwood of Midland; and sister and brother-in-law, Luzette and Gary Petty of Whitesboro.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to: Midland Memorial Hospital Foundation, 2200 W. Illinois, Midland, TX 79701.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland.
Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
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Johnnie Whatley
CLYDE- Johnnie Ruth Chancellor Whatley, 72, of Clyde, died Thursday, November 25, 2004 at her home.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2004 at the First Baptist Church of Clyde, Dr. Toby Henson officiated. Burial followed in the Clyde Cemetery directed by Bailey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Whatley was born November 9, 1932, in Eastland County to John Wesley and Ruth Hambrick Chancellor. She attended school in Olden. She married Edgar Whatley, Sr. on October 3, 1952, in Eastland. They moved to Clyde from Abilene in 1985. She was a beauty operator and worked for Abilene ISD as a special education assistant. She and her husband later owned and operated H&H Greenhouse in Clyde. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clyde.
She was preceded in death by her son, Edgar Whatley, Jr.; one brother, Harold Scott Greear; and one grandson, Wesley Ray Taylor.
Mrs. Whatley is survived by her husband, Edgar of Clyde; one daughter, Tammie Taylor of Clyde; two grandsons, Shane William Taylor of Clyde and Christopher Lee Taylor of Abilene; one granddaughter, Nikki Taylor of Clyde; one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Taylor of Clyde; one brother, Elmer Ray Greear of Oklahoma City; and two sisters, Mary Swails of Junction and Juanita Guthrie of Stamford.
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Doc Bailey
RISING STAR- Doc Bailey, 90, of Rising Star, Texas, died November 25, 2004 at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Doc was born on November 17, 1914 at May, Texas to Joe and Edwina 'Taylor' Bailey. He married Irene Blankinship on August 17, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas. He was a farmer. He was a Baptist. He lived in Wolf Valley for 24 years. Before moving to Wolf Valley he lived in California for 45 years.
Doc is survived by three sons, Thomas Bailey of May, TX, Allen Bailey of Riverside, CA; Charles Bailey, Jr. of Lakeland, Florida; daughter, Diana Bailey of Brownwood, TX; two sisters, Alice Bartlett of Lorena, TX; Pauline Fox of Bakersfield, CA; two brothers, Cordell Bailey of Santa Jose, CA, Stanely Bailey of Martinez, CA; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Bailey; parents, Joe and Edwina Bailey; brother Leroy Bailey; three sisters, Irene Kelley, Ann Van Brundt, Lynnette Witt.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2004 at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with Walter Pope officiating. Burial will be in the Wolf Valley Cemetery in Comanche County, Texas with Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star in charge.
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Winnie Dixon
RANGER- Winnie Ruth Dixon, 72, of Ranger died Saturday, November 27, 2004 at Abilene.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at Evergreen Cemetery, Rev. Jim Ogelsby officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Ms. Dixon was born on April 13, 1932 in Winert, TX to Delmer F. and Bertha (Wilson) Howell. She married Jack Dixon on June 12, 1974 in Eastland and he preceded her in death in 1999. She was a homemaker and affiliated with the Church of God. She came to this area in 1963 and resided here since that time.
She is survived by her children Johnny Bragg and wife Glenda of Eastland, Jerry Bragg of Santa Fe, NM. and Cathy Keaton and husband Terry of Abilene; brother, Lloyd Howell of Ranger; 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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James Clark
James was born at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas on September 15, 1943 and went to be with his heavenly Father on November 29, 2004, after a courageous battle with Cancer. His passion was his family. Married to the love of his live, Sondra Lynn Clark for 39 years. He had 2 beloved children living, Cindy Lynn Boyd and James T. Clark, one deceased daughter, Susan Kay Clark. The 'apple of his eye' was his granddaughter, Elizabeth Lynn Boyd, who thought Pawpaw was the greatest.
He was a great friend and partner to his wife and he loved his family with all of his heart.
He was a gentle hearted, patient man with great compassion for family, friends and all his animals.
He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Cisco, TX.
He lived and worked in the Fort Worth & Johnson County area most of his life.
He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 12 years. He owned and operated several dairies in Johnson County, and later had a business partnership with his son in a farming and cattle operation. He farmed and ranched most of his life. He was a Ranch Manager in Wyoming, Nebraska and Nebraska before moving back to the Cisco, Tx area.in 1998
He also owned and operated a marina and restaurant at Lake Fork in east Texas, as well as owned and operated cafe in Hubbard, TX.
He was an avid sportsman, who loved all sports, especially fishing, bird hunting and coon hunting. He was a professional fishing guide at one time, and had several prize-winning coonhounds, was runner-up for World Coon Hunting Championship. He loved and trained his own dogs.
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Ed Willingham
RANGER- Ed Willingham age, 85, of Ranger died November 30, 2004 in Eastland Memorial Hospital
Graveside Services were held at 10 A.M. Thursday Dec. 2, 2004 in the Evergreen Cemetery with Ministers Larry Roberts and Terry Slavins officiating.
Born August 13, 1919 in Willis Texas near Houston, His father died when Ed was in the 4th grade, Ed being the oldest child went to work to support the family of 4.
He entered the US Army during WWII serving in the Pacific Theatre, honorably discharged in 1946 and serving in the reserves until 1950. He married Lucille Mesker and they made their home in Ranger. Ed owned and operated Mission Garage and Wrecker service until 1955 when he retired. His next business venture, which kept him busy, was being a locksmith covering Eastland County. He was a member of the Ranger Volunteer Fire Department, Elks Lodge and hobbies of being a Ham and CB Radio operator.
He is survived by: daughter and son in law- Joyce and Jim Grubbs of Eastland; daughter- Linda Moak of Houston; son- Gary Willingham of Huntsville; brother Herman Willingham of Mingus Tx.; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille in 1992, step son, Doug Blakney; parents, Pink and Nellie Willingham; brothers, B.B. and Leon Willingham; and a sister, Loraine Emerson.
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Ed Willingham
RANGER- Ed Willingham age 85 of Ranger died Nov. 30, 2004 in Eastland Memorial Hospital
Graveside Services will be 10 A.M. Thursday Dec. 2, 2004 in the Evergreen Cemetery with Ministers Larry Roberts and Terry Slavins officiating.
Born August 13, 1919 in Willis Texas near Houston, His father died when Ed was in the 4th grade, Ed being the oldest child went to work to support the family of 4.
He entered the US Army during WWII serving in the Pacific Theatre, honorably discharged in 1946 and serving in the reserves until 1950. He married Lucille Mesker and they made their home in Ranger. Ed owned and operated Mission Garage and Wrecker service until 1955 when he retired. His next business venture, which kept him busy, was being a locksmith covering Eastland County.
He was a member of the Ranger Volunteer Fire Department, Elks Lodge and hobbies of being a Ham and CB Radio operator.
He is survived by:
Daughter and Son in Law- Joyce and Jim Grubbs of Eastland
Daughter- Linda Moak of Houston
Son- Gary Willingham of Huntsville
Brother Herman Willingham of Mingus Tx.
7 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by:
Wife Lucille in 1992, Step son Doug Blakney, Parents Pink and Nellie Willingham, Brothers B.B. and Leon Willingham and a Sister Loraine Emerson.
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Margie Clay
Margie Louise Clay, 78, died Wednesday, December 1, 2004 in Abilene.
She was born January 19, 1926 in Colorado City, Texas and was a long time resident of East Machias, Maine, before moving to Ranger five years ago. She was a homemaker, librarian, nurses aide and a member of the Mesquite and Rusk Church of Christ in Ranger.
Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Clay and a son, Bobby Clay.
Survivors include a daughter, Hazel Lou Clay of Stephenville; daughter-in-law, Janis Clay of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; sister, Frances Jackson of Weatherford; brother, Kenneth Evans and wife, Shirley of Hico; four grandchildren, Ryan, Dawn, Dyan and Paul.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2004 in the Mesquite and Rusk St. Church of Christ in Ranger. Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be sent to the Cherokee Home for Children, P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, Texas 76832 or the charity of your choice.
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James Grice
RANGER- James Kenneth Grice, 65, died Thursday, December 2, 2004 at his residence.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2004 at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland. Larry Briley officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mr. Grice was born on April 17, 1939 in Ranger to James Truitt and Velma Marie (Edwards) Grice. He married Bettie Sue Currie on February 24, 1966 in Mexico. He had worked as an oilfield driller and tool pusher, worked in real estate sales, and owned and operated Ranger Oilfield Construction, Ancient Mariner Steak and Seafood Restaurant and House of Color Paint Store. He was a member of the Mesquite and Rusk Street Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Grice of Ranger; children, Johnny Kirk Grice and wife, Ina of Early, Steven W. Ashworth and wife, Kimmie of Gordon, and Lesa K. Herod and husband, Steven R. Herod of Ranger; grandchildren, Dustin Grice and Shasta Burleson, Robin Tice, Leah, Reagan and Evan Herod, and MacDaniel and Nick Ashworth; great-grandchild, Jared Wryan Burleson; brothers, Donny Cozart of Dallas, Dale Cozart and wife Carol of Cisco, and Delbert Cozart and wife Patty of Little Elm; sisters, Billie Jean Rogers and husband Rick of Ranger, Ellen Kannaday and husband Ray of Carbon, Loretta Pelfrey of Stephenville, and Norma McDonald and husband James of Breckenridge; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Edwards Cozart; father, Truett Grice; and daughters, Sandra Lynn Grice and Janice Karlene Grice.
STRAWN- Federico 'Fred' Jimenez, 64, of Strawn, died Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at a Breckenridge Hospital.
Rosary was said on Thursday, December 2, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in St. John Catholic Church. Mass was at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Catholic Church. Burial was in Mt. Marion Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home in Strawn.
Mr. Jimenez was born on March 31, 1940 in San Saba, Texas to Jose and Teresa (Ledesma) Jimenez. He married Esperanza Nunez on June 24, 1957 in Strawn. She preceded him in death in August of 1993. Fred worked as a heavy equipment operator for Red Dog Tracks for 40 years and lived most of his life in Strawn. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church.
Mr. Jimenez is survived by his children: Federico 'Freddy' Jimenez, Jr. of Dennison, Minerva Escobar of Fort Worth, Linda Spraggins and Jose Juan Jimenez both of Strawn, Esperanza Martinez of Breckenridge, Beatrice Wilson of Hico, and Rebecca Jimenez of Michigan City, IN.; numerous brothers and sisters; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.
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Ashley Jacobs
Ashley Taylor Jacobs, 8-day-old daughter of David and Stephanie Jacobs, died October 10, 2004, at Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage, Alaska.
Ashley was born October 2, 2004, at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska.
A visitation was held from 5 until 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2004, with a funeral service at 6 p.m. at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church. The Rev. Robert Young officiated the service.
Survivors are her parents, David and Stephanie Jacobs of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska; paternal grandparents, Larry and Peggy Jacobs of Cisco, TX; maternal grandparents, Steve and Betty Jones of Braselton, GA; paternal great-grandparents Ray and Virginia Hatten of Cisco; maternal great-grandmother, Hazel Jones of Laurel, Miss. Ashley is also survived by Uncle Jason and Aunt Bethney Jacobs of Cisco and cousins Emma and Leah Jacobs also of Cisco; Uncle 'Bo' Steve Jones of Atlanta, GA, and Aunt Angela and Uncle Stan Carmen of Greenville, South Carolina, and cousins Elizabeth, Lauren and Camden Carmen also of Greenville, South Carolina.
A graveside service was held at Barrow Memorial Gardens on Friday, October 29, 2004 at 11 a.m. Rev. Daniel McGinnis officiated the service.
Witzleben Family Funeral Home, Anchorage, Alaska and Smith Memorial Chapel, Winder, GA made all arrangements for the services.
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Harvey Weaver
FORT WORTH - Harvey Dale Weaver, 73, a retired supervisor with General Motors, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, in Fort Worth.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2004 in Greenwood Memorial Park.
Harvey Dale Weaver was born April 22, 1931, in Ranger. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Everett Weaver and Pickens Weaver Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dolores Weaver; sons, Tommy Weaver and wife, Garlene and Todd Weaver; daughters, Pam Smith and husband, Nickey and Debbie Tyrone; grandchildren, John, Amber, Jarod, Adrienne, Billy, Lacy and Cassidy; great-grandchildren, Shane and Waylon; brother, T.C. Weaver; sisters, Clara Mae Boney and Mary Allen.
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Larry Underwood
Larry Underwood, 58, of Ft. Davis, died Saturday, November 27, 2004 at a local hospital.
He was born on October 16, 1946, in Andrews, Texas. He married Diana Clay. She preceded him in death on October 15, 2004.
Survivors include one son, Chad Ledbetter of Duncanville; brother and sister-in-law, John and Teresa Underwood of Midland, brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Lark Underwood of Midland; and sister and brother-in-law, Luzette and Gary Petty of Whitesboro.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to: Midland Memorial Hospital Foundation, 2200 W. Illinois, Midland, TX 79701.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland.
Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
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Doc Bailey
RISING STAR- Doc Bailey, 90, of Rising Star, Texas, died November 25, 2004 at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Doc was born on November 17, 1914 at May, Texas to Joe and Edwina ÒTaylorÓ Bailey. He married Irene Blankinship on August 17, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas. He was a farmer. He was a Baptist. He lived in Wolf Valley for 24 years. Before moving to Wolf Valley he lived in California for 45 years.
Doc is survived by three sons, Thomas Bailey of May, TX, Allen Bailey of Riverside, CA; Charles Bailey, Jr. of Lakeland, Florida; daughter, Diana Bailey of Brownwood, TX; two sisters, Alice Bartlett of Lorena, TX; Pauline Fox of Bakersfield, CA; two brothers, Cordell Bailey of Santa Jose, CA, Stanely Bailey of Martinez, CA; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Bailey; parents, Joe and Edwina Bailey; brother Leroy Bailey; three sisters, Irene Kelley, Ann Van Brundt, Lynnette Witt.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2004 at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with Walter Pope officiating. Burial will be in the Wolf Valley Cemetery in Comanche County, Texas with Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star in charge.
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James Grice
RANGER- James Kenneth Grice, 65, died Thursday, December 2, 2004 at his residence.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2004 at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland. Larry Briley officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mr. Grice was born on April 17, 1939 in Ranger to James Truitt and Velma Marie (Edwards) Grice. He married Bettie Sue Currie on February 24, 1966 in Mexico. He had worked as an oilfield driller and tool pusher, worked in real estate sales, and owned and operated Ranger Oilfield Construction, Ancient Mariner Steak and Seafood Restaurant and House of Color Paint Store. He was a member of the Mesquite and Rusk Street Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Grice of Ranger; children, Johnny Kirk Grice and wife, Ina of Early, Steven W. Ashworth and wife, Kimmie of Gordon, and Lesa K. Herod and husband, Steven R. Herod of Ranger; grandchildren, Dustin Grice and Shasta Burleson, Robin Tice, Leah, Reagan and Evan Herod, and MacDaniel and Nick Ashworth; great-grandchild, Jared Wryan Burleson; brothers, Donny Cozart of Dallas, Dale Cozart and wife Carol of Cisco, and Delbert Cozart and wife Patty of Little Elm; sisters, Billie Jean Rogers and husband Rick of Ranger, Ellen Kannaday and husband Ray of Carbon, Loretta Pelfrey of Stephenville, and Norma McDonald and husband James of Breckenridge; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Edwards Cozart; father, Truett Grice; and daughters, Sandra Lynn Grice and Janice Karlene Grice.
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Federico Jimenez
STRAWN- Federico 'Fred' Jimenez, 64, of Strawn, died Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at a Breckenridge Hospital.
Rosary was said on Thursday, December 2, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in St. John Catholic Church. Mass was at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Catholic Church. Burial was in Mt. Marion Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home in Strawn.
Mr. Jimenez was born on March 31, 1940 in San Saba, Texas to Jose and Teresa (Ledesma) Jimenez. He married Esperanza Nunez on June 24, 1957 in Strawn. She preceded him in death in August of 1993. Fred worked as a heavy equipment operator for Red Dog Tracks for 40 years and lived most of his life in Strawn. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church.
Mr. Jimenez is survived by his children: Federico ÒFreddyÓ Jimenez, Jr. of Dennison, Minerva Escobar of Fort Worth, Linda Spraggins and Jose Juan Jimenez both of Strawn, Esperanza Martinez of Breckenridge, Beatrice Wilson of Hico, and Rebecca Jimenez of Michigan City, IN.; numerous brothers and sisters; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.
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Madeline 'Tootie' Hale
Eastland Ð Madeline 'Tootie' Hale of Eastland, formerly of Sweetwater died Friday, December 3, 2004 at age 91.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2004 at Daugherty Street Church of Christ in Eastland with Larry Roberts and Dr. Shawn Brewer officiating. Burial followed at the Eastland Cemetery.
Tootie was born on October 29,1913, to Hub and Bama Hall at Palava, Texas in Fisher County.
She and her husband, O.C. 'Spot' Hale, were longtime residents of Sweetwater where she was a bank teller, owner/operator of several service stations and later served the citizens of Sweetwater as owners of Mercury Ambulance Service.
Toot and Spot moved to Eastland in 1988 to be with their daughter, Sandy and their grandchildren and great Ð grandchildren.
Mrs. Hale is survived by her husband of 72 years, Spot Hale, daughter and son in law Sandy and Roger Stephenson, 3 grandsons and their families, Brad & Mindy, Brett, Lori, Kyle, Will, Tip, Sean, Ryan and Taylor. Friend and Caregiver Jan Cate.
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Willie Hughes
EASTLAND- Willie Maud Hughes died in Rocklin, California on December 4, 2004, at the age of 86.
Willie was born on June 30, 1918 in Eastland Co. to Eunice Willie Slaughter Clements and Johnnie Dallas Clements. Willie was a resident of Eastland most of her life, attending school in Grapevine and Morton Valley. She married John Henry Hughes in Breckenridge on January 2, 1938.
She is survived by siblings, Annie Bell Stice of Tahoka, Frances Willoughby of Eastland, Lindsey Clements of Peace Valley, Mo. and William and Pauline Clements of Eastland.
Willie was preceded in death by sisters, Cleo Stice and Eddie Lee Fisher; and brother, J.D. Clements.
Willie will be greatly missed by her sons, Kenneth, Burl, and Jim Hughes; and by daughters, Linda Giles and Sharon Grim; daughter-in-law, Marian Hughes; and son-in-law, George Grim; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to join the family as they honor her life at a ÒRemembrance ServiceÓ Saturday, December 11, 2004, viewing at Edwards Funeral Home, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with graveside service at 1 p.m. at Eastland City Cemetery.
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Harold White
CISCO- Harold Clifton White, 80, of Cisco died Saturday, December 4, 2004 at Canterbury Villa.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Benny Hagan officiated. Interment was at 2:30 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Fort Worth under the direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Mr. White was born in Floydada, Texas on January 24, 1924. He served in the US Navy during World War II. On August 31, 1957 he married Sibyl June Claybrook in Fort Worth. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2002. Before retirement he was a pilot for Truckline Gas Company. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, Cisco Chapter 461 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Cisco Masonic Lodge #556 and Park Place Masonic Lodge #1172.
He is survived by two sons, David C. White and wife Trudy of Conroe and Howard S. White and wife Leticia of Cisco; a daughter, Dixie White of Pasadena; grandchildren, Dadree, Dorothy, Julie, John, Amanda, Andrew, Gregory and Steven; and four great-grandchildren.
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Mary Quinn
RANGER- Mary Read Quinn, 78, formerly of Ranger, died Monday, December 6, 2004 at Twilight Nursing Home in Bangs, TX.
Graveside services were held at Alameda Cemetery on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at 2 p.m. Ervel Quinn and Gary Hounshell officiated, arrangements under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
She was born on March 29, 1926 in Kerrville, TX to the late William Ervel (Buck) and Mabel Huddleston Read. She married J.P. Quinn, Jr. of Desdemona on April 11, 1944 in Morton Valley, TX. He preceded her in death in Oct. 1984. She was also preceded in death by her sister La Freida Hammond and a great-granddaughter, Summer Nicole Quinn.
She is survived by a daughter, Dana Hounshell and husband, Gary of Bangs; son, Ervel Quinn and wife, Janita Susie of Rowlett; sister, Regena Cooper and husband Bill of Whitewright; grandchildren, Lynette Hounshell Fountain and husband, Lee M. of Bangs, Johna Rippy Hodges and husband Codey of Springtown, Amy Quinn Leonard and husband, Kendall of Roanoke, Jason Rippy of Rowlett, and Jason Quinn of Mesa, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Amanda Fountain of Bangs, Zachary Garza and Morgan Hodges of Springtown, Kyla Leonard of Roanoake and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Cherokee Home for Children, P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832.
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H. G. Henderson
HOUSTON- H. G. Henderson, 77, of Abilene died Friday, December 3, 2004 in Houston.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Bammel Road Church of Christ in Houston. Arrangements are by Klein Funeral Home in Klein, Texas.
He was born April 21, 1927 in Abilene, Texas. He was retired.
He is survived by daughters, Molly Fairbetter, Melanie Dossey, and Vicki Matney and Cyndi Galloway; plus many grandchildren, other family members and friends.
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Leigh Eller
Leigh Elizabeth Eller was born on August 22, 1961 in Andrews, Texas to Sammy Eugene and Judy Eller. She was baptized at the First Methodist Church of Bryson, Texas on May 29th 1964. She graduated from Cisco High School in 1979. There she met and later married her high school sweetheart Keith Carson, on December 15, 1979. She leaves behind two sons, Jeffrey Keith and Cody Lee. She worked as a secretary, an IT Manager, and also a Realtor® with Keller Williams Reality in Southlake, where she worked until her death on December 7th 2004 from ALS.
Leigh and Keith lived in Haslet, TX and attended Crossroads United Methodist Church of Haslet. Their son Jeff is about to follow his motherÕs footsteps in Real Estate at Keller Williams and Cody is attending Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX.
A memorial service was held Saturday, December 11th at 3:00 at the Keller Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband Keith, and their sons Jeffrey and Cody, her mother Judy Eller of Mineral Wells TX; brother Sam Eller of Azle, TX, her Aunt Deeann Taylor of Keller, TX, her uncle James Ranspot of Archer City, TX, and Aunt Nancy Little of Jacksboro, TX and several nieces, nephew and cousins.
Leigh was preceded in death by her father Sam Eller of Mineral Wells, TX.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to MDA of Ft.Worth or North Texas ALS, Irving.
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Clarke Wing
CISCO- Clarke Frey Wing, 69, of Cisco died Sunday, December 5, 2004 at his home.
Memorial services will be held at the Assembly of Yahweh Sunday, December 12, 2004. Services will begin at 1 p.m.
Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Martha Wing of Abilene and Jo Wing of Dalhart; four nephews, Moss Wing, Matt Wing and Mike Wing all of Dahlart, and Gerald Wing of Cisco; three nieces, Cindy Ward of Dalhart and Addy and Symone Wing of Abilene.
Clarke is preceded in death by his parents, Warner Frey and Marjorie Wing, and two brothers, Larry Wing and Gerald Wing.
Clarke was very loved and will be deeply missed.
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Edra Butler
RISING STAR- Edra Roach Butler, 84, of Rising Star died Thursday, December 9, 2004 in the Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Edra Lucille Roach was born on December 9, 1920 at Rising Star, Texas to John and Rose ÒNunnallyÓ Roach. She married Robert R. Butler on January 11, 1941 at Rising Star. He died January 7, 1993. She lived all her life at Rising Star. She graduated from Rising Star High School in 1939. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rising Star for many years. She was a member of the Saturday Club and the Eastern Star. She was a homemaker. She was also employed by Rising Star Newspaper for several years.
Edra is survived by two sons, Robert Ray ÒButchÓ Butler of Lake Brownwood, Kenny Butler and his wife, Judy of Victoria; one daughter, Sara McGowen and husband, David of Rising Star; brother, Merle Roach of Midland; six grandchildren, Jody Butler and his wife, Amy of Tucson, AZ, Jo Jo Dodd and her husband Hal of Arlington, Jamie Keith and her husband, Neal of Georgetown, Leslie McGowen of Arlington, Allison McGowen of New Braunfels, TX, Matt McGowen and his wife Sonda of Cross Plains; 5 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Butler; daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Butler; great-grandchild; twin sister, Freda Montgomery; three brothers, Lawrence, Eldon and Jack Roach.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2004 at First Baptist Church with Matt McGowen officiating and Dick Williams assisting. Burial was in the Rising Star Cemetery in Rising Star with Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star in charge.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 11, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at Higginbotham Funeral Home 804 North Main St. in Rising Star.
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Harvey McGown
Harvey Cleveland McGown, born September 19, 1920, and passed away December 9, 2004, in Dallas, Texas.
Harvey was a native Texan.
The family received friends at Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger.
Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2004 at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger. Grove Hill Funeral Home of Dallas directed.
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Randal Walker
CROSS PLAINS- Randal Ray Walker, 36, of Cross Plains died December 11, 2004 at the Hendrick Medical Center.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at First Baptist Church, Ronnie White officiated, assisted by Max Evans.
He was born to Glenard ÒSkeetÓ and Wanda Faye (McNabb) Walker on March 15, 1968 in Coleman, Texas. Randy attended Cross Plains Elementary School and graduated from the Cross Plains High School in 1986. He worked as a truck driver.
Randy is survived by his parents, Glenard ÒSkeetÓ and Wanda Faye Walker of Cross Plains; a son, Austin Ray Walker of Cross Plains; a brother, Mike Walker and wife, Tonja of Cross Plains; a nephew, Heath Walker and a niece, Tiffany Walker both of Cross Plains; as well as cousins, aunts and uncles.
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Christine Langford
CISCO- Christine Langford, 73, of Cisco died Saturday, December 11, 2004 in Canterbury Villa.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 13, 2004 in Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel. Bill Rice officiated, assisted by Larry Fitzgerald. Private burial followed directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Mrs. Langford was born to Bellah Buck and Georgie Lee (Sanderson) Bartee on May 19, 1931 in Moran. She married Howard Bailey Langford on July 1, 1966 in Eastland; he preceded her in death on January 18, 2004. She worked for Boss Manufacturing, Reynolds Manufacturing and Russell Newman and was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by daughters, Linda Cozart and husband Steve of Cisco, Debbie Rice and husband Bill W. of Cleburne; sons, Mike Moore and wife Karen of Carbon, Mike Langford of Cisco; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Wade Cozart, Kelly Cozart, Billy Rice, Michael Joe Moore, Jeremy Langford, Mike Moore and Mike Langford; honorary pallbearers are Kelton Moore and Cody Langford.
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Charles Reeves
Charles Clay Reeves, known to family and friends as ÒC.C.Ó and Charlie to co-workers, died Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at his home in Fontana, CA.
Services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2004 at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Watson officiating. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery.
He was born July 22, 1943 in Ranger, Texas to the late Roscoe and Ruth Reeves. He attended grades 1 through 12 in Gorman and was the football team captain for the Gorman Panthers. After graduating high school, he went to work for the Missouri Pacific Railroad in Palestine, Texas in the summers while attending the University of Houston during the school year. He received his BA in Traffic and Transportation Management in 1965 and then spent six years in the U.S. Army Reserve. On May 16, 1967 he married Susan Buchanan in Houston. He worked on the railroad in various capaciities for his entire life, having moved from brakeman to Vice President over the course of his time on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Additionally, he worked in the rail transportation divisions of Virginia Electric Power Company and the Jari Project based in Belem, Brazil. His career also took him to the state of New York where he worked for Conrail, the Houston Port and Terminal Railroad and then to jobs working for the Texas and California State Railroad Commissions. His last job was with the state of California. In October of 2004, he assisted the Homecoming Activities Committee in Gorman, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Reeves of Germany; two sons, John Reeves of San Diego, CA and Andrew Reeves of Toronto, Canada; and one brother, Roscoe Reeves of Gorman.
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Travis Kennedy
CLIFTON- Travis Greer Kennedy, 92, of Clifton, formerly of DeLeon, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at Goodall-Witcher Hospital in Clifton,Texas.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Downing Cemetery, in Downing, Texas, Rev. Lisa Neslony officiated.
Travis was born March 15, 1912 in Proctor, Texas to the late William Oliver and Cora Boyd Kennedy. He married Ovie Winkler on September 23, 1933 in Rising Star, Texas. He retired as a warehouse manager for Del-Tex Company in Odessa. In 1974, he was active in the Masonic Lodge while in Longview, Texas. He was also a member of the DeLeon First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Elliff and Theone Loudermilk and one brother, M.D. Kennedy.
Survivors include his wife, Ovie Kennedy of Clifton; one daughter, Carolyn Sue Miller and husband, Terrell of Clifton; one son, Jerry M. Kennedy and wife, Joyce of Monroeville, PA; seven grandchildren, Joe Kennedy and wife Juliet, Lynne Fetsko and husband Bob, Kelly Cetin and husband Kerim, Angela Eagle and husband Steve, Roscoe Miller and wife Jenny, Jake Miller and wife, Morgana; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Nina Beth Martines of DeLeon.
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Valentine Leija
Valentine Leija, 82, died Thursday, December 9, 2004, at a local nursing center.
Mass was said at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2004 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Father Thomas Manimala officiated. Burial followed in Tye Cemetery, directed by Abilene Funeral Home.
Mr. Leija was born March 4, 1922, in Milam County, Texas, near Cameron and had lived in Abilene over fifty years.
Mr. Leija was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Leija, a son, Joe Leija and his parents, Modesto and Juana Leija.
Survivors include three brothers, Esiquel Leija of Cisco, Jimmy Leija and Juan Perez, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Margarita Martinez of Moran and Josefina Soliz of California; and five grandsons, Joe Leija, Jr., Chris Leija, Stephen Leija, Pete Leija and Lee Leija, all of Abilene.
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Wanda Wallace
Wanda Sue Wallace died Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Abilene, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on July 5, 1919 in Parker County to James and Susye Childers. She married Wayne Wallace on March 10, 1936 in Cisco where they resided until they moved to Abilene in 1963. He preceded her in death in 1981.
She was employed at Dean Drug and HelenÕs Flower Shop in Cisco and Kimbrough Pharmacy in Abilene. She was employed at Robinson Pharmacy in Abilene until 1998.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Buford Childers, Travis Childers and Delmar Childers; and a sister, Marie Swartz of Cisco.
She is survived by a son, Don Wallace and wife, Brenda of Austin; two daughters, Bandi Benton and husband, Jim of Abilene and Jan Carlile and husband, John of Lubbock; five grandchildren, JDana Lindley and husband, Tom of Abilene, Jena Moore and husband Curt of Lubbock, Damon Wallace and wife, Krissy of College Station, Paige Davis and husband, Bob of Nashville and Lindsey Ryan of Norman; seven great-grandchildren, Alex, Will and Livi Lindley, Braden and Liam Wallace and Gracie and Katie Davis; seven nieces and three nephews and her long-time friend, Lonnie Hawkins of Abilene.
Wanda treasured her family and friends and they will miss her dearly.
Services were held Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Kimbrough Funeral Home in Cisco. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
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Lena Fonville
RANGER- Lena P. Fonville, 69, of Ranger died Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Abilene.
Services were held Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jerry Speer officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements were directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mrs. Fonville was born on January 16, 1935 in Greenville, MS. to John Clayton and Ruby Mae (Marble) Hutchinson. She married Jimmie L. Fonville on December 1, 1953 in Greenville, MS. She worked as the administrator of the Ranger General Hospital and later as the purchasing agent for the Cross Timbers Clinic in DeLeon. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Deborah Ann Fonville and Janice Gee and husband Tony all of Breckenridge; brothers, Ralph Hutchinson and wife Nettie of Kosciusko, MS. and Aubrey Hutchinson of Dermott, AR; brother-in-law, Earl Fonville and wife Oma of Ranger; sister, Dorothy Anne Burney and husband Donald of Heber Springs, AR; sister-in-law, Wanda Hutchinson of Oak Grove, La; grandchildren Clayton Gee of Breckenridge and Crystal Gee Elliott of Stephenville; great-grandson Dylan Elliott of Midland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jimmie L. Fonville and brother, Floyd Hutchinson.
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Bonnie Smith
Bonnie Bell Smith, 70, of Waco and formerly of Cisco died Tuesday, December 14, 2004 in Waco, Texas.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 17, 2004 at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bob Ferguson officiated. Burial was in the Gorman Cemetery in Gorman, Texas, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Bonnie was born on December 6, 1934 in Gorman to Raymond Estaugh and Ruby Ida (Pounds) Warren. She was a homemaker and a member of Gospel Assembly Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Edward Smith.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Cinda Martin and Jean Smith.
She is survived by her children: Ruby Smith and Billy Smith both of Cisco; sister, Alpha Lanham and husband Dwight of Waco; brother, James Warren of Richland; several grandchildren and several nieces and nephews including Shelda Holloway of Avery, Sherry Underhill of Stephenville, Bobby Holloway of Waco and Wayne Archer of Abilene.
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Ben 'Jodie' Camp, Jr.
Ben 'Jodie' Camp, Jr. of Riverside, CA passed away Sunday, December 12, 2004 around 9:15 p.m. after suffering a hear-attack on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004.
Jodie was born at Dothan, TX to Benjamine Josephus Camp and Etta Belle Pippen Camp on January 17, 1912. Was a graduate of Cisco High School in 1931.
Jodie married Rina Belle Webb in Clovis, N. M. Nov.29,1932. Their children are: Faye Laverne Allen of Clyde, Texas, Bobby Leon Camp of Riverside, CA., Linda Jean Preston of Rineyville, KY, and Glenda Spaccarotelli of Fontana, CA.
He was active in the community, retired from the Postal Service in 1972 and enjoyed a wood-working hobby.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, his wife of 68 years, and two baby brothers and is survived by his four children, 8 grandchildren, 11 great gandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
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David McDougall II
David Charles McDougall, II, 24, of Cisco and formerly of Ennis, Texas died in a motorcycle accident in Texarkana, Texas.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2004 in Oakwood Cemetery officiated by Larry Fitzgerald and directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
David was born April 16, 1980 in Dallas to David Charles McDougall, Sr. and Cynthia (Reeves) McDougall. He graduated from high school in Ennis in 1998. He was currently working at a motorcycle shop in San Antonio and formerly worked at KenÕs Motorcycle Shop in Eastland. He attended First Baptist Church in Cisco.
He is survived by his father, David McDougall of Ennis; his mother, Cynthia McDougall of Dallas; brother, Daniel McDougall of Cisco; grandparents, Robert and Margaret McDougall of Cisco and Martin and Pat Reeves of Dallas; also uncles, aunts and cousins.
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Ronald Phelps
Ronald Frank Phelps passed away December 17, 2004 at home in Carbon, TX.
Ron was born November 25, 1934 to Jasper Allen Phelps and Lorena Amanda Norris Phelps near Kokomo, Texas.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and eldest son Stuart R. Phelps.
He is survived by his son Patrick B. Phelps and daughter Veronica G. Phelps; also survived by his brother Daryl Phelps and sister Thelda Miller and many relatives from the Eastland area.
He was proud to have served in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from University of North Texas and worked in the engineering field his adult life.
A remembrance will be held at a later date.
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Estes Burgamy
Estes D. Burgamy, 90, of Lubbock died Saturday, December 18, 2004.
Graveside services with military honors was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at the City of Lubbock Cemetery, Rev. Curtis House, First United Methodist Church of Wolfforth, officiated. Arrangements were under the care of Sanders Funeral Home.
He was born on September 26, 1914 in Eastland, Texas to Matthew Barnett and Alice Bea Davis Burgamy. He graduaed from Eastland High School in 1932 and attended Hardin-Simmons University and Texas Tech University. He married Nona Marie Pevehouse on January 17, 1938.
Estes enlisted in the United States Army as a private in 1942. He graduated from Officer Candidate School at Ft. Sill in April of 1943, and served as gunnery instructor there until he joined the 749th Field Artillery at Camp Hood in 1944. He participated in the invasion of Okinawa on April 1, 1945. After the island was secured, he helped repatriate Japanese prisoners from Cheju Do, Korea. He was discharged as a captain in January of 1946.
He owned and operated groceries in Lubbock and Eastland, a drug store in Athens, a laundry in Carlisle, and movie theaters in Ropesville, New Home, and Tatum, New Mexico. He farmed near Carlisle. He was a Frenship School Board Trustee and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wolfforth.
Estes was a generous and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who enjoyed camping and fishing trips with his family and a life-long friend, Truett Fulcher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Elna Faye McNair; and a brother, Arlys Kenneth Burgamy.
He is survived by his wife, Nona; two sons, Michael Barnet and David Monrow Burgamy; four daughters, Sherry Lee, Sue Elna Bennett, Beth Ann Zakrasek, and Julie Marie; eight grandchildren, Beau Bennett, Aaron Burgamy, Shane Bennett, Sarah Burgamy, Nick Zakrasek, Rachel Zakrusek, Brooke Smith, and Bria Burgamy; wo nephews, Joe Glenn Burgamy and Dr. David McNair; and a niece, Evelyn Kaye Weeks; brother-in-law, Dr. Byron Cone Pevehouse; and his beloved stepmother, Wilma Jo Ferguson Burgamy.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Wolfforth, the Salvation Army, or to a favorite charity.
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C. C. Gilly
STEPHENVILLE- C.C. Gilly, 78, died Friday, December 17, 2004 at his residence in Stephenville.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2004 at Lacy Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Dale Cartwright officiated. Burial was in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, directed by Lacy Funeral Home.
C.C. was born July 5, 1926 in Brown County, Texas to B.B. and Roxy (Jackson) Gilly. He married Doris Gryder on December 25, 1945 in Stephenville. She preceded him in death on July 28, 1999.
C.C. was a Navy WW II veteran and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He was self-employed at C.C. Dairy and retired as a Tarleton State University maintenance employee.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Duane and Lou Gilly of Haskell and Gary and Elizabeth Gilly of Carbon; one brother, James Gilly of Carrizo Springs; two sisters, Marjorie Jo Massey of Stephenville and Velta Beth Stone of Stephenville; four grandchildren, Greg Gilly, Dalyn Griifith, Jennifer Montieth and Kim Miles; and five great-grandchildren.
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Jerry Rushing
ATHENS- Jerry Lee Rushing, beloved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 19, 2004 at the age of 69.
Jerry had battled cancer for 18 months. He was born May 18, 1935 in Sweetwater to the late Lemuel Thomas and Della Folmar Rushing. He was preceded in death by a brother, Allen T. Rushing, father-in-law, J.C. Price and step-mother, Selma Gailey Rushing.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Wynona Price Rushing; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Lee and Rachel Ford Rushing, Waco, Tom and Tammy Pierce Rushing, Chandler; grandchildren, Amber and Heather Rushing, Waco, Taylor Allen and Caleb Rushing, Chandler; mother-in-law, Clara Price, Athens; three special nieces, Tammy Rushing Quintero, Cypress, Rhonda Rushing Kelly, Little River, and Julie Rushing Page, Victoria.
A service of celebration of life was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at First Baptist Church, Dr. Kyle Henderson and Rev. Rusty Goodwin officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Memorial Park directed by Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home.
Jerry retired in November 1997 from Lone Star Gas Company with almost 40 years of service. Following retirement, he worked for Elk Engineering of Fort Worth, Texas. He had a love for his work in cathodic protection as an occupation. He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed on San Clemente Island, California at the time of his marriage to Wynona on December 21, 1957. He was a charter member of the Breakfast Kiwanis Club and honorary member of the Pilot Club of Athens where he assisted in their projects as well as serving as photographer. The Athens High School Band program was special to him and he assisted in this program from the late 1970Õs through the 1990Õs. He was an amateur radio operator and enjoyed anything that involved community service. The RushingÕs joined First Baptist Church in January 1960 when they moved to Athens from Ranger. Jerry attended school in Snyder and Ranger where he was a graduate of the Class of 1953. He then attended Ranger Junior College.
Jerry coached the Babe Ruth League in Athens in the 1960Õs and enjoyed working with the youth.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund, First Baptist Church, 105 Carroll Drive, Athens, TX 75751 or the Building Fund, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 361, Chandler, TX 75758.
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Robert Douglas Jr.
CISCO- Robert Younger Douglas, Jr., 92, of Cisco died Sunday, December 19, 2004 at Canterbury Villa.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at Mitchell Baptist Church, Rev. Howard Stovall officiated. Burial was in the Scranton Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Mr. Douglas was born to Ella (Chapman) and Robert Younger Douglas, Sr. in Dan Horn Community on August 3, 1912. He married Blanche Juanita Jessup on November 7, 1931 in Cisco; she preceded him in death on November 16, 1995.
He worked as a carpenter and was a member of Mitchell Baptist Church.
One grandchild preceded him in death.
Survivors include sons, Clyde Douglas and wife Kitty of Hurst, Jerry Douglas and wife Sondra of Cisco, James Douglas and wife Ollie of Angleton; daughters, Paula Clark and husband Charlie of Van, Betty Moore and husband Roy of Granbury; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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Charles 'Papa' Dick
Charles E. Dick, 'Papa', 74, of Odessa, left this life to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 16, 2004.
Services were held Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Kingstan Baptist Church in Odessa. Burial will followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Charles was born March 23, 1931in Olden, TX. He married Anita Yvonne Tankersley Dick on June 7, 1953 in Eastland, TX. Yvonne and Charles lived in Kermit for 47 years, 44 of which were in the same home. Yvonne passed away on January 7, 2003.
Charles later married Bettye Dick on March 12, 2004.
He is survived by his daughters; Barbara Sims, and Bunny Chapman of Andrews; Valerie Duncan and husband, Joe; Cynthia McNabb and husband Bobby; and Jana Dick, all of Odessa; son, Michael and wife Deena of Shallowater, and nephew Winston Dick. Grandchildren, Rebekah House; Rita Shrum and husband Danny; Steven and Trevor Duncan; Lori Richie; Justin and Kara McNabb; Nathana, JylBeau, Lindsay and Landon Dick; and Meghan Clark; as well as great-grandchildren, Bridgett and Heather House; Ashley and Justin Shrum; and Hunter Richie;
He is also survived by his stepson; Steve Smith, and wife Kiera, their daughters Keena Traylor and Kasha Urban, and husband Fred Urban. Stepson's Greg Smith and wife Blaine, and one stepdaughter Sara Lange and husband Andy. Grandchildren are Keena Traylor, Kasha Urban, Jesamy Smith, Toni Smith, Leah Lange, and Lisa Lange. Great Grandchildren are Trey, Tara, and Tori Urban, and Dylen Smith. He loved his grandchildren, great grandchildren and children dearly, in the knowledge that one day they will all be reunited.
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Manuel Sanchez
EASTLAND Ð Manuel Sanchez, 19, of Cisco, died Thursday, December 23, 2004, in an Abilene hospital. Services are held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 27,2004 at Bethel Baptist Church with Dane Gressett, Rev. Jim Andrews and Mr. Randy McDaris officiating. Burial was in Eastland City Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland.
Manuel was born on October 8, 1985 to Geneva Sauceda in Abilene, Texas. He graduated from Cisco High School in 2004 and had been employed by Abilene State School since 2003. He was attending Eastland High SchoolÕs vocational workforce program in association with Abilene State School.
Manuel was saved and baptized on April 20, 2003 at Firstfruits Christian Fellowship in Gorman. He was an active member of the youth group there where he enjoyed praying, singing, and attending Christian concerts and events. Manuel also enjoyed eating pizza, giving hugs, dancing, and hanging out with his best friend Frederick. Manuel was especially well known for his love of the Cisco Loboes.
Manuel is preceded in death by his uncle, Sammy Sauceda.
He is survived by his mother Geneva Sauceda; his sisters, Samantha and Danielle Elizalda; his grandparents Manuel and Virginia Sauceda and Mick and Gilamana Quintanilla; four uncles: PO2 Davis Castaneda, US Army; Tommy Sauceda; Lance Corporal A. D. Sauceda, USMC; Pvt. Michael Sauceda, US Army; three aunts; Ana Sauceda, Angela Castaneda and Amanda Sauceda; many cousins and numerous friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to either First National Bank of Cisco or Farmers & Merchants Bank of Eastland to help defray funeral expenses.
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William Green
Eastland - William A. (Bill) Green, 79, of Eastland, went to be with the Lord in His Heavenly Home Friday, December 24, 2004.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 28,2004 at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with interment at the Eastland City Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Bill was born December 21, 1925 to parents Alfred and Iola Green. He bravely served his county during WWII as a SGT in the Air Force. He retired from the Eastland County SheriffÕs office where he worked as a jailer for many years. Bill married Colleen Owens of Cisco, October 12, 1946. He was a member of the Flatwood Church of Christ. Bill loved life and lived for his family.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Iola Green and a daughter Tammy Green.
He was survived by his adoring wife Colleen of Eastland, a daughter, Becky Green Long of Olden, his granddaughters Holly Biggs-Bays of Stephenville, Kelly Green Prince of Homer, LA, Katryn Hinman of Scott, LA, and Jessica Benson of Olden; One sister, Patricia Cleveland of Abilene and a great-grandson who was the light of BillÕs life, Benjamin Price.
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Jack Lyerla
CARBON Ð Jack L. Lyerla, of Carbon, died Friday, December 24, 2004 at his residence.
Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at the Flatwood Cemetery, directed by Edwards Funeral Home.
Mr. Lyerla was born December 17, 1926 in Flatwood to Oscar Ewing and Ora Etta (Strickland) Lyerla. After graduating from Flatwood High School in May 1945, he was drafted into the Army. He was honorably discharged Sept. 9, 1946.
A short time later he moved to Morenci, Arizona where he worked for Phelps Dodge Corp., a mining of copper ore company. He worked various jobs in the train service including brakeman, switchman, dispatcher in the CCTC tower, and finally as a locomotive engineer.
While there he met and married Bettie Deaver on September 6, 1947. In March 1959, he went to work for the Southern Peru Copper Corp. in Toquepala, Peru, South America as a locomotive engineer instructor.
In March of 1966 he returned to the home place at Flatwood and farmed for 9 years before returning to Cuajone, Peru, South America as a locomotive engineer instructor, then assistant mine foreman. In 1980 he was promoted to general mine foreman until his retirement in April, 1984, when he returned to Flatwood.
He was a 50 year mason, and enjoyed hunting building model railroads and sharing stories at family reunions. He was preceded in death by his 5 older brothers, J.C., O.E., R.G., Glenn, and B.R.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Lyerla of Flatwood; a daughter, Betty Lynn Ball of Blue Rapids, Kansas; 4 grandchildren, Kasey, Kelsey, Megan and Whitney; and 1 great-grandchild, Reace Marie.
Donations may be made to the Flatwood Cemetery Association.
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Jeffrey Yates
Jeffrey Lynn Yates, 22, of Cross Plains, died December 21, 2004, in Eastland County.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2004 at Higginbotham Funeral Chapel, Matt McGowen officiated. Burial was in the Burkett Cemetery.
He was born April 14, 1982 in Eastland Co. to Caroline and Jerry Yates. Jeff attended school in Cross Plains. He worked as a roughneck in the oil fields in Texas and Colorado. He was a hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Yates; grandfathers, David Berten, Morris Cavanaugh, and a niece, Christa Yates.
He is survived by his fiance, Chasity Goains of Cross Plains; two daughters, Kaylee Michelle Yates of Lott, Katie Marie Yates of Cross Plains; mother, Caroline Yates of Rising Star; brother, Chris Yates and wife, Marcie of Abilene; sister, Lauren Truelove of San Angelo; grandmothers, Joyce Berten, and Bettie Cavanaugh both of Rising Star; one nephew; five nieces; as well as aunts and uncles, and cousins.
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Robert 'Bob' King
EASTLAND- Robert L. 'Bob' King, 79, of Eastland, died Thursday, December 23, 2004 at the Eastland Memorial Hospital.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2004 at the First Baptist Church, Rev. Jim Wright and Dr. Shawn Brewer officiated. Burial was in the Eastland City Cemetery, directed by Edwards Funeral Home.
Bob was born on October 23, 1925 in Rising Star to H.L. 'Hood' and Gussie Faye (Kennedy) King. He was raised in Chandler, Texas where he was active in the children's symphony orchestra, playing the violin. He moved to Eastland in 1937 when his father purchased the King-Ball Ford car dealership. He graduated from Eastland High School in 1942. He graduated in 1946 from Texas A&M University after 2 1/2 years, where he was the Commander of 'D' Troop Calvary, president of the senior class, and president of the student body. After graduation he returned to Eastland and opened the King Ford Tractor dealership, which he later sold to Bob Perkins. He married his high school sweetheart and help-mate, Merlene Ross, on December 18, 1948 in Eastland. In 1957 he purchased and operated King Ford dealership in Breckenridge. Hood King retired in 1964 and Bob returned to Eastland to operate the Hood King Motor Company. Bob retired December 18, 1986 and focused on entrepreneur endeavors and investments. He took special pride in improving his existing land holdings as well as acquiring additional properties.
Bob enjoyed his family, working with them, and playing with them, whether on the farm, golf course, or the rodeo circuit with his daughter, Vicki. He was a member of the Men's Fellowship Bible Class, a 50 year Mason, and member of the First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, H.L. 'Hood' and Gussie King; and a brother, Jay King.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Merlene King of Eastland; daughter, Vicki King of Gonzales; son, Robert L. 'Rob' King II of Eastland; brother, Dr. W.D. King of Shreveport, LA; four grandchildren, Robert L. 'Robby' King III, Dane King, Sarah King and Jordan Robinson.

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