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03/21/01
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
TODAY
SAN ANGELO Gloria Boles Noblitt, 77, graveside service at 3 p.m. in
Knickerbocker Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Brittney Dawn Wilde, 15, at 10 a.m. at Glen Meadows Baptist
Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Robert
Massie Funeral Home.
ALPINE Lou Taylor Reid, 94, at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church;
burial in Elm Grove Cemetery; arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home.
BIG SPRING Jose Juan Lopez, 60, of St. Lawrence, at 11 a.m. at St.
Lawrence Catholic Church; burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery;
arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
KINGSLAND Rosie Irene Wallace, 95, of Granite Shoals, at 10 a.m. in
Putnam Funeral Home Chapel; burial at 2 p.m. in Live Oak Cemetery in
Manchaca.
KINGSLAND Helen Doris Worley, 82, graveside service at 11 a.m. in
Lakeland Hills Memorial Park; arrangements by
WaldropeHatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home.
SAN SABA Frances Snider, 84, at 2 p.m. in Howell-Doran Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in San Saba Cemetery.
SNYDER Edna Frances Clift, 94, of San Angelo, graveside service at 2
p.m. in Hermleigh Cemetery; arrangements by Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.
SWEETWATER Pearl Faye Dooley, 87, at 2 p.m. in McCoy Funeral Home
Chapel of Memories; burial in Garden of Memories.
THURSDAY
SAN ANGELO Bernice Milburn, 81, of Austin, at 10 a.m. at First United
Methodist Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements
by Johnsons Funeral Home.
ALPINE James B. Bates, 88, at 10 a.m. at First Methodist Church;
arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home.
FRIDAY
SAN ANGELO Alice Stewart, 74, at 1:30 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel; graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Mullins Cemetery.
DEATHS
SAN ANGELO Shelby Smith,
61, of San Angelo died Monday, March 19, 2001, in a San Angelo
hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Shaffer Funeral Homes
Pioneer Chapel with burial in Pioneer Memorial Park.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Smith of San Angelo; daughter,
Sherry Lankford of San Antonio; brother, John Good of Richmond, Ind.;
and sister, Betty Faucett of Economy, Ind.
SAN ANGELO Mable Bodiford, 78, of Big Lake died Monday, March 19,
2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
First Methodist Church in Big Lake with burial in Glen Rest Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home.
Survivors include his sons, Billy Joe Oliver of Trinidad and Kenneth
Wayne Oliver of Elm Mott; sister, Eula Mae Ellison of Big Lake; and
brothers, Gus Tennyson of Portland, Ore., and Ernest Tennyson of San
Angelo.
SAN ANGELO Bobbye JoAnn Schkade, 68, of San Angelo died Tuesday, March
20, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons
Funeral Home.
SWEETWATER Ethmer C. Hassell, 89, died Sunday, March 18, 2001. Service
will be at 10 a.m. today at Highland Heights United Methodist Church
with burial in Garden of Memories. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral
Home.
Survivors include his wife, Dealva Hassell of Sweetwater; sons,
Christopher M. Hassell of Dallas and Johnny W. Taylor of Petal, Miss.;
daughters, Ethel Marie Dammann of Seguin, Frieda Earline Cherry of
Mesquite and Joan L. Threet of Eastland; sister, Mildred Byrd of
Palestine; half sister, Katherine Parker of Pleasanton; half brother,
L.J. Seibel Jr. of Kennedy; and stepsons, Delbert Dunn of Abilene and
Aderan Dunn of Burkburnett.
SWEETWATER Thomas Earl T.I. Ingram, 49, of Sweetwater died Monday,
March 19, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lamar Street
Baptist Church with burial in Roscoe Cemetery. Arrangements are by
McCoy Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Shamblin; daughter, Casie Ingram of
Baton Rouge, La.; parents, Jim and Mildred Ingram of Franklin, Nev.;
and sister, Cindy Seifert of Pueblo, Colo.
COLEMAN Ruby Gladys Strickland Hubbard, 86, of Brownwood, died Monday,
March 19, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Central United
Methodist Church of Brownwood with burial in Burkett Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Walker Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Zelma Strickland of Beeville, Anita McCoy
of Lubbock, Bonita Sheedy of Brownwood and Bobbie Strickland of Llano;
sons, the Rev. W.C. Strickland of Castroville; sister, Myrtle Parker
of Bedford; and brothers, R.O. Weaver of Lubbock, Hoyt A. Weaver of
Mineral Wells and Noel Weaver of Corpus Christi.
FREDERICKSBURG Sam Parker, 87, of Fredericksburg died Tuesday, March
20, 2001, in a San Antonio hospital. Service will be at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Wilcoxson Parker of Fredericksburg.
KINGSLAND Otis Eugene Leeds, 72, of Kingsland died Monday, March 19,
2001. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Putnam Funeral Home
Chapel with burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County.
FORT STOCKTON Edith M. Boatright, 43, died Monday, March 19, 2001, in
Odessa. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist
Church in Fort Stockton and at 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist
Church in Brady. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Daryl Boatright of Fort Stockton;
brother, Tommy Hubbard of Pearsall; and sister, Dorothy Oliver of
Pettus.
BIG SPRING Eulojio Chito Garcia DeLeon, 81, of Big Spring died Monday,
March 19, 2001, in a local hospital. Vigil service will be at 7:30
p.m. today in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 2
p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with military burial in
Mount Olive Memorial Park.
Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe DeLeon of Big Spring; sons, Sam
DeLeon, Manuel DeLeon, Daniel DeLeon Sr. and Robert DeLeon, all of Big
Spring; and daughters, Rosa DeLeon, Leticia Gutierrez and Alicia
Guerra, all of Big Spring.
GOLDTHWAITE Jennie Vee Hancock, 91, of Mullin died Tuesday, March 20,
2001, in a Goldthwaite nursing home. Services are pending at
Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home.
CRANE Brandon Bucky Mathis, 26, of Austin died Sunday, March 18, 2001,
in Austin. Services are pending at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
OBITUARIES
RONALD EUGENE SMITH
Ronald Eugene Smith, known by family and friends as Gene, was born
Jan. 26, 1932, in Tuxedo, Texas, to Leonard Lee and Laura Janie
English Smith. He passed from this life Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in
San Angelo after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Spending most of his childhood in Cisco, Gene entered the U.S. Army
and was a decorated veteran of the Korean War where he received the
Purple Heart. After the war, Gene spent most of his life working in
the West Texas oil fields while he was a resident of Abilene, Lubbock
and Levelland. Moving to San Angelo in 1988, he joined the U.S. Postal
Service where he retired in 1997. He married Juanita Richards March 4,
1952, and their marriage of 45 years brought forth four children. She
preceded him in death October 1997.
His survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Ann Smith
of Abilene; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Roger Meeks of San
Angelo and Peggy and Dennis Lewis of Denver; son and daughter-in-law,
Ronald and Phyllis Smith of Heidelberg, Germany; and grandchildren,
Elizabeth, Traci, Amanda, Brandon and Pamela.
He also is survived by his brothers, sisters and their families, Wayne
Smith of Fort Stockton, Rodger Charles Smith of Hurst, Larry, Paul and
David Smith, all of Baton Rouge, La.; Nelda Nesloney of Corpus
Christi, Lanell Tadlock of Lubbock and Lanita Smith of Batesville,
Ark.; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family
members.
Service will be at 2 p.m Friday, March 23, in the Elliott-Hamil
Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Highway 277-South in Abilene. Interment will
follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.
The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff of Heritage
House and Hospice of San Angelo for their compassionate care. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of San Angelo.
Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home.
RICHARD LEN NEILL
Richard Len Neill, 43, of San Angelo died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in
a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in
Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chester McCown officiating.
Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Neill was born July 28, 1957, in Big Lake. Richard was a handyman
and a longtime resident of San Angelo.
Survivors include his parents, Eddie and Janice Neill, three sisters
and their spouses, Debra and Bobbie Smith, Lou Ann and Wayne Grothe
and Renae and Fritz Rosenthall, two nephews, five nieces, a
great-nephew and two great-nieces, all of San Angelo, and his dog,
Rhett.
Memorials may be made to the America Heart Association.
REFUGIO S. GONZALES
Refugio S. Gonzales, 73, of San Angelo died Tuesday, March 20, 2001,
in a local hospital.
Prayer service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in Johnsons
Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday,
March 22, at Orient Baptist Church with the Rev. Carlos Valenzuela
officiating. Burial will follow in Eden Cemetery.
Refugio was born Jan. 8, 1928, in Kingsville, and was a retired truck
driver. He was a member of Orient Baptist Church where he served as a
deacon for many years.
Refugio married Micuela Hernandez on April 14, 1958, in Brownwood.
Survivors include his wife, Micuela Gonzales of San Angelo; his
children, Linda Benavides, Yolanda Riddle, Richard Gonzales, Johnny
Gonzales and Helen Dougherty, all of San Angelo, and Joe Gonzales of
Austin, Alice Torres of Eden, Ralph Gonzales and Lupe Lozano, both of
Chicago, Helen Torres of Brady and Oraila S. Reyna of Duncanville; one
brother, Joe Adam Gonzales of San Antonio; 22 grandchildren; and 11
great-grandchildren.
DONATO TONY RINCON
Mr. Donato Tony Rincon went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 19,
2001. Mr. Rincon was born Nov. 19, 1919, in Beeville.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at Johnsons Funeral
Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at St. Marys
Catholic Church. Graveside service will be in Calvary Cemetery.
He was in the Air Force, a member of the American GI Forum, a charter
member of the Southside Lions Club and active in getting the southside
streets paved in the barrio. He was an active officer in the PTA while
his daughters were in school. He was also a member of St. Marys
Catholic Church.
He worked as a plumber for Mr. Len Arnold then worked for Shannon
Hospital. Mr. Rincon retired from St. Johns Hospital, where he was a
maintenance engineer supervisor.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Guadalupe Rincon and
his second wife, Gracie Marie Rincon; his parents; several brothers;
and his grandson, Hector Zamarron Sr.
Survivors include his daughters, Josie Dominguez of Garden Grove,
Calif., Alice Mata and husband, Manuel, Amanda Hernandez and husband,
Adam, Martha Fernandez and husband, Manuel, and Toni Rincon, all of
San Angelo, and Sylvia Martinez of Fort Worth; and one stepdaughter,
Sherry Gerner of San Angelo. He also is survived by 14 grandchildren;
29 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; a special
nephew, Manuel Rincon and wife, Flora, of San Angelo; and several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be his loving grandsons with honorary pallbearers Sam
Soto, Abel Castro, Frank Sedeno and Chuck Vogel.
Tony was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He touched many
hearts throughout San Angelo and was always willing to help those in
need. He will be missed by many who knew him but will always be in our
hearts.
ROBERT HOVORAK
BALLINGER Robert Bob Hovorak, 71, of Ballinger passed away Monday,
March 19, 2001, in a San Angelo hospital.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at
Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, March 22, in Rowena Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Ferris
Akins officiating.
He was born March 12, 1930, in Rowena to Paul and Frances Peters
Hovorak. He was a longtime farmer and stockman in Runnels County.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Joe
Hovorak; and three sisters, Mary Hite, Frances Hampton and Dorine
Moreland.
Survivors include his brother, Bill Hovorak of Wichita, Kan.; two
sisters, Judy Paske of Ballinger and Pauline ONeal of Winters; a
sister-in-law, Helen Hovorak of Ballinger; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
BERNICE VICTORIA MILBURN
Bernice Victoria Milburn, 81, of Austin died Sunday, March 18, 2001,
in Austin.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at the First United
Methodist Church with the Rev. Carl Rohlfs officiating. Burial will
follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. A family visitation will be from
7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at Johnsons Funeral Home.
Bernice was born Jan. 10, 1920, to Otto and Gerda Anderson in Austin.
She married Bob Milburn on March 19, 1950, in San Angelo. He preceded
her in death in 1975. She also was preceded in death by two brothers,
Rudyard and Bertill Anderson.
Bernice lived in San Angelo for more than 45 years. She had lived in
Austin for the last four years. She loved her home in Austin and was
happy to be closer to her family. She was a member of the First United
Methodist church in San Angelo.
Bernice was raised on a farm in Melvin. She went to Angelo Business
College and later attended John Sealy School of Nursing where she
received a degree in nursing. Her daughter, Lynda, followed in her
footsteps and also received a nursing degree from John Sealy after it
became the University of Texas at Galveston.
Bernice was a wonderful compassionate nurse and did office nursing
while her children were growing up. She was nursing supervisor at
Baptist Memorials Nursing Home and during that time was the president
of the Texas Nurses Association in San Angelo. She also worked at
Angelo Community Hospital in the oncology and pediatric unit. When
Bernice retired she enjoyed traveling, seeing her grandkids and
cooking for her family.
She is survived by two children, Lynda Barker of Austin and Robert
Milburn and wife, Diane, of Fort Worth; four grandchildren, Caleb,
Jennie and Luke Barker and Meghan Milburn; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers will be Caleb Barker, Luke Barker, Carroll Anderson, David
Anderson, Clinton Anderson, Kenneth Anderson and David Stephenson.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 37 E.
Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903.
The family would like to thank all the staff at the Pflugerville Care
Center for their part in caring for Mrs. Milburn.
CLIFTON EDWARD RENEAU
Clifton Edward Ed Reneau, 63, of San Angelo died at 5:07 a.m. Tuesday,
March 20, 2001, in Coleman County Medical Center.
Family visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at
Johnsons Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, in
Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Wilkerson, pastor of
Hillcrest Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven
Memorial Gardens.
Ed was born April 11, 1937, in Akron, Ohio, to Clifton Edward Reneau
Sr. and Betty Jean Siegfried Reneau.
Ed had worked for Tom Mitchell at Circle Bar Truck Shop for several
years before moving to San Angelo in 1989. He worked for Johnsons
Funeral Home, C&W Food Stores and at the time of his death was
assistant manager at Goodyear Tire Store. He will always be remembered
as a people person and as an avid race car fan.
Ed was married to Charlene Rae Leubert on Dec. 9, 1957, in Angolia,
Ind.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene Reneau of San Angelo; one
daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Joe Young of San Angelo; two sons,
Charles Chuck Reneau and Robert R. Bob Reneau and wife, Marcy, all of
San Angelo; his parents, Clifton E. and Betty Reneau Sr. of Tallmadge,
Ohio; his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Richard Luxeder of
Munroe Falls, Ohio; his grandchildren, Matthew and Briana Young,
Chance, Jarrett and Morgan Reneau, all of San Angelo; and his nieces
and their husbands, Kim and Brian, Kris and Dustin and Kathy, all of
Ohio.
Pallbearers will be Greg Hurst, Chris Reyna, Vaughn Marshall, Joe
Manis, Rudy Aguayo, Moises Flores and Johnny Fernandez.
The family requests memorials be made to West Texas Rehabilitation
Center.
MARCELLA GAMBLE MITCHELL
MIDLAND Marcella Pud Gamble Mitchell died at her home at 6:21 a.m.
March 4, 2001. Funeral service was at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in the
Thomas Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Wagner of Orange,
Texas, officiating. Burial was at Fairview under the direction of
Thomas Funeral Home.
She was born Aug. 15, 1918, in Ryan, Okla. She married Thomas Henry
Mitchell on Nov. 23, 1933, in Ryan, Okla. She had lived in Midland
since 1953. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Church of
Christ in Oklahoma. She was a Cub Scout leader in the 50s and a
founder of Southern League of Midland, Friends of the Library and a
member of the Midland Genealogy Society. She worked for Exxon Oil Co.
in Midland for 28 years, retiring in 1984.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Ross Glenn Gamble; one
sister, Anna Mae Gamble Morgan; a son, Edwin Le Ross Mitchell;
granddaughter, Faith Angel Mitchell; and a great-grandson, Evan
Curtis.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Garner Gamble
born in Blanket, Texas, in 1891, and the former Mattie Ethel Glenn
born in a sod dugout in Chelsea, Okla., Indian Territory in 1893.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas H. Mitchell; four sons, Jimmie
Joe Mitchell of Midland, Roddie Mitchell and wife, Faye, of Las Lunas,
N.M., Jerrie Mitchell of Tulsa, Okla., and Mike Mitchell and wife,
Vickie, of Crane; one daughter, Sharon R. Taylor of Midland; six
grandsons, Mark Taylor of Richmond, Va., Lonnie Mitchell of Tucson,
Ariz., Daniel Taylor of Midland, Jimmy Mitchell of Crane, Dennis Reed
of Wichita Falls and Deryl W. Reed of Raleigh, N.C.; six
granddaughters, Monica Maynard of Tulsa, Melanie Cushman of Midland,
Margo Hamby of Austin, April Velasquez of Colorado City, Amy Stanley
of Rusk, and Donna Mueller of Glendale, Ariz.; 27 great-grandchildren;
and other nieces and nephews.
She also is survived by two brothers, Leon Gamble of Jewitt and James
Gamble of Wichita Falls.
Pallbearers were Mark Taylor, Daniel Taylor, Lonnie Mitchell, Larry
Maynard, Billy Garner Gamble and Jimmy Mitchell.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
EARL W. SMITH
AUSTIN Earl Wesley Smith, beloved husband, father and grandfather and
resident of Austin, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mozelle Owens Smith; children,
Bobby Earl Smith and Judy Smith of Austin, Janice Smith Moss of
Dallas, Martha Nell Smith and Marilee Lindemann of Takoma Park, Md.;
and grandchildren, Jon Marc Smith of San Marcos, Eric Smith of Austin,
Dr. Jennifer Moss of Georgetown and Jarod Moss of Dallas. He also is
survived by a brother, James W. Smith Jr. of Lockhart; sister-in-law,
Jimmie Owens of Dallas; sister-in-law, Inelle Colby of New Braunfels;
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Carl and Jeanie Deans of San Angelo;
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tobby and Juanita Owens of
Fayetteville, N.C.; numerous nieces and nephews; and many loving
friends.
Earl W. Smith was the sixth of seven children born to James William
Smith Sr. and Sallie Elizabeth Baskin Smith. He was born Nov. 6, 1919,
in Hall County, Texas, and grew up in Plainview. He was active in
sports in high school and enjoyed an avid love of sports all his life.
After graduation from Plainview High School in 1938, Smith attended
Schreiner Institute in Kerrville, graduated from Schreiner in 1940,
and then attended the University of Texas in Austin. He married Hattie
Mozelle Owens on Aug. 31, 1941, and they moved to Austin, where Earl
entered the University of Texas School of Law. He interrupted his
education at the University of Texas in May 1942 to enlist in the
United States Air Force and served as a radio operator in World War
II. After the war, Earl and Mozelle returned to Austin, where Earl
graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in June 1947. He
was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and served as a quizmaster at the
University of Texas School of Law.
Earl and Mozelle then returned to San Angelo, where he began a general
private of law in 1947 and subsequently served as city attorney of San
Angelo, county attorney of Tom Green County, district attorney for the
51st Judicial District, and later as a special prosecutor. Smith then
returned to the private practice of law for 20 years, primarily as an
active trial lawyer, in the firm of Hardeman, Smith and Foy in San
Angelo. He also served as defense counsel in private practice. Smith
was elected to the office of district judge for the 51st Judicial
District in San Angelo in 1971 and served in that position for three
terms. He later was elected to the 3rd Court of Appeals in 1986.
During his career, Smith also was appointed tot he Juvenile
Delinquency Committee of the Family Law Association and served on the
committee to revise the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Texas
Penal Code. He also served as a lecturer on Criminal Law at he
Judicial College at Sam Houston State University and was a member of
the Tom Green County Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas.
Smith served as Tom Green County Democratic chairman several terms,
and as State Democratic commiteeman from West Texas for two terms.
Smith also served on the San Angelo Independent School District school
board for two terms during the time when the school district built San
Angelo Central High School and a new sports stadium. In his tenure on
the school board, he was influential in the 1950s and in the
desegregation of public schools in San Angelo. Earl was active in
service to his church, where he served as deacon at Johnson Street
Church of Christ in San Angelo for several years and as an elder for
20 years. He was president of the West Texas Christian Foundation, an
organization founded to build a retirement center for senior citizens.
He also served as an elder at the University Avenue Church of Christ
in Austin for several years.
Earl was devoted to his family and enjoyed many happy moments with
them. He was a dedicated public servant who worked hard in all his
endeavors in life. He enjoyed many warm and wonderful friendships and
relationships with his family and friends in his profession and in
life. The family invites you to join with them in a celebration of his
life in the service which will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, at
WeedCorley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 North Lamar in Austin. Burial will
Follow at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.
Pallbearers will include his grandchildren, Jennifer Moss, Jarod Moss,
Jo Marc Smith, Eric Smith; nephews, Billy Colby, Foy Owens, Tommy
Deans, Jim Smith and Walter Smith. Honorary pallbearers will include
niece, Beth Kizer; nephews, Jim Mosely and Tom Mosely; cousins, H.K.
Speck and C.D. Speck; and friends, the Honorable Curt Steib, Jack
Wright, Wayne Bramhall, Joe Foy, Al Chapple, the Honorable Bob
Shannon, Dr. Ace Alsup, and the elders of University Avenue Church of
Christ. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
March 22, at Weed Corley-Fish Funeral Home.
The family offers special thanks to doctors and nurses at the Seton
Hospital Heart Transplant Unit, staff and caregivers at Westminster
Manor, and especially to Dr. Ace Alsup, for their loving care Earl.
Memorials may be made to the West Texas Christian Foundation, in care
of Johnson Street Church of Christ, 2200 Johnson Street, San Angelo,
TX 76901, or to Christian Services Center, 1903 University Ave.,
Austin, TX 78705, or a charity of choice.
Arrangements are by WeedCorley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar,
Austin, TX 78705, (512) 452-8811.
ALICE STEWART
Alice Stewart (nee Timm), 74, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2001,
at her residence. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, at
Johnsons Funeral Home. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. in Mullins Cemetery
near Veribest.
Ms. Stewart was born Jan. 16, 1927, in San Angelo to Walter Oscar Timm
and Maudie Lee Timm (nee Rex). She worked for the public school system
and was a manager for Preston Milk Stores for years.
Ms. Stewart was preceded in death by her son, Rex Wayne Stewart, and
her parents. She is survived by her son, Richard Mack Stewart and
wife, Dominique Joelle Stewart (nee Fressignaux) of Colorado Springs,
Colo.; her daughter, Robin L. Aschenbeck and her husband, Darrell
Aschenbeck of Pottsboro; five grandchildren, Pacer Aschenbeck and his
twin brothers, Cody Rex Aschenbeck and Cord Darrell Aschenbeck, all of
Pottsboro, Kristi Jacqueline Stewart of Baltimore and Oliver Richard
Stewart of Denver.
Ms. Stewart also is survived by two sisters, Minnie Belle Turner and
husband, Robert Miles Turner, and Rita Lou Specht and husband, John
Warren Specht, all of San Angelo; one brother, James Herman Timm and
wife, Sheryl Timm of Wall; two nieces, Theresa Ruth Holloway and
husband, Forest Holloway and Kathryn Lee Loftis and husband, Danny
Loftin of Arlington; and three nephews, Walter Ray Timm, David Carl
Timm and wife, Jennifer Timm, and James Robert Specht, all of San
Angelo. She was much loved by numerous friends who will also miss her.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Walter Ray Timm, David Carl Timm,
James Robert Specht and her brother-in-law, John Warren Specht.
03/22/01
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
TODAY
SAN ANGELO Refugio S. Gonzales, 73, at 10 a.m. at Orient Baptist
Church; burial in Live Oak Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral
Home.
SAN ANGELO Bernice Milburn, 81, of Austin, at 10 a.m. at First United
Methodist Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements
by Johnsons Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Richard Len Neill, 43, at 2 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
SAN ANGELO Donato Rincon, at 10 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church;
graveside service in Calvary Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons
Funeral Home.
ALPINE James B. Bates, 88, at 10 a.m. at First Methodist Church;
arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home.
BALLINGER Robert Hovorak, 71, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Rowena
Evergreen Cemetery; arrangements by RainsSeale Funeral Home.
BIG SPRING Eulojio Garcia DeLeon, 81, at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church; military burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park;
arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
FORT STOCKTON Edith M. Boatright, 43, at 7 p.m. at First United
Methodist Church; and at 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist
Church in Brady; burial in Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady; arrangements
by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.
FREDERICKSBURG Sam Parker, 87, at 2:30 p.m. in Schaetter Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
KINGSLAND Otis Eugene Leeds, 72, at 10 a.m. in Putnam Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County.
SWEETWATER Thomas Earl Ingram, 49, at 2 p.m. at Lamar Street Baptist
church; burial in Roscoe Cemetery; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
FRIDAY
SAN ANGELO Clifton Edward Reneau, 63, at 11 a.m. in Johnsons Funeral
Home Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
SAN ANGELO Ronald Eugene Smith, 69, at 2 p.m. in ElliottHamil Funeral
Home Chapel in Abilene; burial in Elmwood Memorial Park.
SAN ANGELO Shelby Smith, 61, at 10 a.m. in Shaffer Funeral Homes
Pioneer Chapel; burial in Pioneer Memorial Park.
SAN ANGELO Alice Stewart, 74, at 1:30 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel; graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Mullins Cemetery near
Veribest.
COLEMAN Ruby Gladys Strickland Hubbard, 86, at 2 p.m. at Central
United Methodist Church of Brownwood; burial in Burkett Cemetery;
arrangements by Walker Funeral Home.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Je-Von Quashane Johnson, infant son of Ashley Carter and
Dorian Johnson, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001. Graveside service will
be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are
by Johnsons Funeral Home.
Survivors include his parents and grandmothers, Gloria Clay and
Cecelia Johnson, both of San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO Gladys Jordan Bloomfield, 84, died Wednesday, March 21,
2001, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Robert Massie
Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Cecil Jack Mercer, 82, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in a
local hospital. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
FORT STOCKTON Edith M. Boatright, 43, died Monday, March 19, 2001, in
Odessa. Services will be at 7 p.m. today at First United Methodist
Church in Fort Stockton and at 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist
Church in Brady with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady.
Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Daryl Boatright of Fort Stockton;
brother, Tommy Hubbard of Pearsall; and sister, Dorothy Oliver of
Pettus.
SAN ANGELO Teresa Robles Leal, 90, died Monday, March 19, 2001, in a
local hospital. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Iglesia
Bautista Oriente. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North.
Survivors include daughters, Rosa Rodriguez, Alicia Duarte, Yolanda
Barrera and Guadalupe Guajardo; and son, Ramiro Alvarado.
GOLDTHWAITE Jennie Vee Hancock, of Mullin died Tuesday, March 20,
2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakview Cemetery.
PECOS John Mitchell, 84, of Pecos died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in an
Odessa hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Elidia Torres Mitchell of Pecos; sons,
John Mitchell, Frank Mitchell and Bob Mitchell, all of Pecos;
step-daughters, Maria Elena C. Rodriguez and Gloria C. Arredondo, both
of Pecos; and half brother, Jack Lindsay of Georgetown.
BRADY Elo Henry Burger Jr., 80, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in
Brady. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m Saturday in Melvin Cemetery
in Melvin. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home.
Survivors include a brother, Dewey Burger of Denton; and sister,
Billie Smith of Brady.
ASPERMONT Armold Ivan Rass Heathcott, 75, died Wednesday, March 21,
2001, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
in Wingate Cemetery with arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Novine Heathcott of Aspermont; sons, Llano
Heathcott of San Angelo, Doug Heathcott of Houma, La., Billy Heathcott
of Navasota and Rodney Heathcott of Austin; brothers, Jim Heathcott of
Houma, Ronnie Heathcott of Arlington and Butch Heathcott of Waller;
sisters; Maxine Pritchard of Winters, Arlene DeFoor of Albuquerque,
N.M., and Joyce Heathcott of Abilene.
CRANE Brandon Bucky Mathis, 26, of Austin died Sunday, March 18, 2001,
in Austin. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in ShafferNichols Funeral
Home Chapel with burial in Crane County Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Kay Cox of Arlington; father, Danny
Mathis of Caldwell, Idaho; sisters, Brandi Mathis of Boulder, Colo.,
and Miranda Mathis of Caldwell; and grandparents, John Dee and Bobbie
Daniell of Crane, Donnie Taylor of Anson and Louise Mathis of Crane.
FORT STOCKTON Inez Pauline Taylor, 89, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001,
in Midland. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church
with burial in East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton
Funeral Home.
Survivors include her daughters, Margaret Wallace of Midland and
Catherine Conner of Marfa.
BRADY Dee Carmolete Guyton Rasco, 92, of Huntsville and formerly of
Brady died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Huntsville. Services are
pending at Heart of Texas Funeral Home.
EDEN Maggie Conley, 78, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001. Services are
pending at Eden Funeral Home.
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Obituaries
EARL W. SMITH
AUSTIN Earl Wesley Smith, beloved husband, father and grandfather and
resident of Austin, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mozelle Owens Smith; children,
Bobby Earl Smith and Judy Smith of Austin, Janice Smith Moss of
Dallas, Martha Nell Smith and Marilee Lindemann of Takoma Park, Md.;
and grandchildren, Jon Marc Smith of San Marcos, Eric Smith of Austin,
Dr. Jennifer Moss of Georgetown and Jarod Moss of Dallas. He also is
survived by a brother, James W. Smith Jr. and sister-in-law, Linda
Smith of Lockhart; sister-in-law, Jimmie Owens of Dallas;
sister-in-law, Inelle Colby of New Braunfels; brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, Carl and Jeanie Deans of San Angelo; brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, Tobby and Juanita Owens of Fayetteville, N.C.; numerous
nieces and nephews; and many loving friends.
Earl W. Smith was the sixth of seven children born to James William
Smith Sr. and Sallie Elizabeth Baskin Smith. He was born Nov. 6, 1919,
in Hall County, Texas, and grew up in Plainview. He was active in
sports in high school and enjoyed an avid love of sports all his life.
After graduation from Plainview High School in 1938, Smith attended
Schreiner Institute in Kerrville, graduated from Schreiner in 1940,
and then attended the University of Texas in Austin. He married Hattie
Mozelle Owens on Aug. 31, 1941, and they moved to Austin, where Earl
entered the University of Texas School of Law. He interrupted his
education at the University of Texas in May 1942 to enlist in the
United States Air Force and served as a radio operator in World War
II. After the war, Earl and Mozelle returned to Austin, where Earl
graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in June 1947. He
was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and served as a quizmaster at the
University of Texas School of Law.
Earl and Mozelle then returned to San Angelo, where he began a general
private practice of law in 1947 and subsequently served as city
attorney of San Angelo, county attorney of Tom Green County, district
attorney for the 51st Judicial District, and later as a special
prosecutor. Smith then returned to the private practice of law for 20
years, primarily as an active trial lawyer, in the firm of Hardeman,
Smith and Foy in San Angelo. He also served as defense counsel in
private practice. Smith was elected to the office of district judge
for the 51st Judicial District in San Angelo in 1971 and served in
that position for three terms. He later was elected to the Third Court
of Appeals of the State of Texas in Austin in 1982. Smith retired from
the 3rd Court of Appeals in 1986. During his career, Smith also was
appointed to the Juvenile Delinquency Committee of the Family Law
Association and served on the committee to revise the Texas Code of
Criminal Procedure and the Texas Penal Code. He also served as a
lecturer on Criminal Law at the Judicial College at Sam Houston State
University and was a member of the Tom Green County Bar Association
and the State Bar of Texas.
Smith served as Tom Green County Democratic chairman several terms,
and as State Democratic committeeman from West Texas for two terms.
Smith also served on the San Angelo Independent School District school
board for two terms during the time when the school district built San
Angelo Central High School and a new sports stadium. In his tenure on
the school board, he was influential in the 1950s in the desegregation
of public schools in San Angelo. Earl was active in service to his
church, where he served as deacon at Johnson Street Church of Christ
in San Angelo for several years and as an elder for 20 years. He was
president of the West Texas Christian Foundation, an organization
founded to build a retirement center for senior citizens. He also
served as an elder at the University Avenue Church of Christ in Austin
for several years.
Earl was devoted to his family and enjoyed many happy moments with
them. He was a dedicated public servant who worked hard in all his
endeavors in life. He enjoyed many warm and wonderful friendships and
relationships with his family and friends in his profession and in
life. The family invites you to join with them in a celebration of his
life in the service which will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, at
Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 North Lamar in Austin. Burial will
Follow at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.
Pallbearers will include his grandchildren, Jennifer Moss, Jarod Moss,
Jon Marc Smith, Eric Smith; nephews, Billy Colby, Foy Owens, Tommy
Deans, Jim Smith and Walter Smith. Honorary pallbearers will include
niece, Beth Kizer; nephews, Jim Mosely and Tom Mosely; cousins, H.K.
Speck and C.D. Speck; and friends, the Honorable Curt Steib, Jack
Wright, Wayne Bramhall, Joe Foy, Al Chapple, the Honorable Bob
Shannon, Dr. Ace Alsup, and the elders of University Avenue Church of
Christ. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
March 22, at Weed Corley-Fish Funeral Home.
The family offers special thanks to doctors and nurses at the Seton
Hospital Heart Transplant Unit, staff and caregivers at Westminster
Manor, and especially to Dr. Ace Alsup, for their loving care to Earl.
Memorials may be made to the West Texas Christian Foundation, in care
of Johnson Street Church of Christ, 2200 Johnson Street, San Angelo,
TX 76901, or to Christian Services Center, 1903 University Ave.,
Austin, TX 78705, or a charity of choice.
Arrangements are by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar,
Austin, TX 78705, (512) 452-8811.
CLIFTON EDWARD RENEAU
Clifton Edward Ed Reneau, 63, of San Angelo died at 5:07 a.m. Tuesday,
March 20, 2001, in Coleman County Medical Center.
Family visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at
Johnsons Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, in
Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Wilkerson, pastor of
Hillcrest Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven
Memorial Gardens.
Ed was born April 11, 1937, in Akron, Ohio, to Clifton Edward Reneau
Sr. and Betty Jean Siegfried Reneau.
Ed had worked for Tom Mitchell at Circle Bar Truck Shop for several
years before moving to San Angelo in 1989. He worked for Johnsons
Funeral Home, C&W Food Stores and at the time of his death was
assistant manager at Goodyear Tire Store. He will always be remembered
as a people person and as an avid race car fan.
Ed was married to Charlene Rae Laubert on Dec. 9, 1957, in Angolia,
Ind.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene Reneau of San Angelo; one
daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Joe Young of San Angelo; two sons,
Charles Chuck Reneau and Robert R. Bob Reneau and wife, Marcy, all of
San Angelo; his parents, Clifton E. and Betty Reneau Sr. of Tallmadge,
Ohio; his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Richard Luxeder of
Munroe Falls, Ohio; his grandchildren, Matthew and Briana Young,
Chance, Jarrett and Morgan Reneau, all of San Angelo; and his nieces
and their husbands, Kim and Brian, Kris and Dustin, and Kathy, all of
Ohio.
Pallbearers will be Greg Hurst, Chris Reyna, Vaughn Marshall, Joe
Manis, Rudy Aguayo, Moises Flores and Johnny Fernandez.
The family requests memorials be made to West Texas Rehabilitation
Center.
RONALD EUGENE SMITH
Ronald Eugene Smith, known by family and friends as Gene, was born
Jan. 26, 1932, in Tuxedo, Texas, to Leonard Lee and Laura Janie
English Smith. He passed from this life Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in
San Angelo after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Spending most of his childhood in Cisco, Gene entered the U.S. Army
and was a decorated veteran of the Korean War where he received the
Purple Heart. After the war, Gene spent most of his life working in
the West Texas oil fields while he was a resident of Abilene, Lubbock
and Levelland. Moving to San Angelo in 1988, he joined the U.S. Postal
Service where he retired in 1997. He married Juanita Richards March 4,
1952, and their marriage of 45 years brought forth four children. She
preceded him in death October 1997.
His survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Ann Smith
of Abilene; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Roger Meeks of San
Angelo and Peggy and Dennis Lewis of Denver; son and daughter-in-law,
Ronald and Phyllis Smith of Heidelberg, Germany; and grandchildren,
Elizabeth, Traci, Amanda, Brandon and Pamela.
He also is survived by his brothers, sisters and their families, Wayne
Smith of Fort Stockton, Rodger Charles Smith of Hurst, Larry, Paul and
David Smith, all of Baton Rouge, La.; Nelda Nesloney of Corpus
Christi, Lanell Tadlock of Lubbock and Lanita Smith of Batesville,
Ark.; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family
members.
Visitation for Mr. Smith was at Johnsons Funeral Home Wednesday and
will be Thursday and Friday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home in Abilene.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m Friday, March 23, in the
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Highway 277-South in Abilene.
Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.
The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff of Heritage
House and Hospice of San Angelo for their compassionate care. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of San Angelo.
Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home.
J.R. PRESTON
J.R. Preston, 74, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2001,
at his residence. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March
24, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Maurice Voity
officiating.
He was born July 26, 1926, in Okemah, Okla., to Myrtle Morphis and
Alva E. Preston. Mr. Preston served in the United States Army during
World War II on the Philippine Island. While serving in the Army he
twice received the Bronze Star and he was also in the occupation
troops in Japan. He and his brothers owned Prestonwood Horse Farm in
Lexington, Ky. They had many fine horses and of them were Victory
Gallop which won the Belmont and Da Hoss which won the Breeders Cup
twice. Mr. Preston was also in oil and gas exploration and he owned
and operated Preston Interests, Ltd.
He is survived by his loving family, wife, Rachel Preston of San
Angelo; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Laurel Preston of
Seattle, son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Diana Preston of San
Angelo, and daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Terry Cummins of
Florissant, Colo.; grandchildren, Jason, Hilary, and Conrad Preston of
Seattle, and Rachel, James and John Preston of San Angelo; two
brothers, Arthur Preston and Dr. William J. Preston; two sisters,
Lavada Sapegio and Faye Williams; and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
RICHARD LEN NEILL
Richard Len Neill, 43, of San Angelo died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in
a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in
Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chester McCown officiating.
Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Neill was born July 28, 1957, in Big Lake. Richard was a handyman
and a longtime resident of San Angelo.
Survivors include his parents, Eddie and Janice Neill, three sisters
and their spouses, Debra and Bobbie Smith, Lou Ann and Wayne Grothe
and Renae and Fritz Rosenthal, two nephews, five nieces, a
great-nephew and two great-nieces, all of San Angelo, and his dog,
Rhett.
Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Lake, Danny Bingham, Ronnie Bingham Jr.,
Billy Flint, Roy Easterly, and Kade Mitchell.
Memorials may be made to the America Heart Association.
SHELBY JEAN SMITH
Shelby Jean Smith, 61, of San Angelo died Monday, March 19, 2001, in
Shannon Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 23, in Shaffer
Funeral Home Pioneer Chapel. Burial will follow in Pioneer Memorial
Park. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home.
She was born on June 18, 1939, in Manchester, Ky. She had lived in San
Angelo since 1973. She was employed at Wal-Mart for the past 12 years.
She was one of the few remaining associates who had been with the
store on 29th and Bryant since its opening. She was a loved member of
the Wal-Mart family.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Smith of San Angelo; a daughter,
Sherry Lankford of San Antonio; one sister, Betty Faucett of Economy,
Ind.; one brother, John Good of Richmond, Ind.; and two grandsons,
Drew Lankford and Chris Lankford, both of San Antonio.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Brown, and a brother,
Paul William Good, both of Richmond, Ind.
Pallbearers will include her grandsons, family and friends.
She will be missed greatly by her family and friends.
ALICE STEWART
Alice Stewart (nee Timm), 74, of 124 Clayton St., died at 7 a.m.
Sunday, March 18, 2001, at her residence. Service will be at 1:30 p.m.
Friday, March 23, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Burial be at 3:30 p.m. in
Mullins Cemetery near Veribest.
Ms. Stewart was born Jan. 16, 1927, in San Angelo to Walter Oscar Timm
and Maudie Lee Timm (nee Rex). She worked for the public school system
and was a manager for Preston Milk Stores for years.
Ms. Stewart was preceded in death by her son, Rex Wayne Stewart, and
her parents. She is survived by her son, Richard Mack Stewart and
wife, Dominique Joelle Stewart (nee Fressignaux) of Colorado Springs,
Colo.; her daughter, Robin L. Aschenbeck and her husband, Darrell
Aschenbeck of Pottsboro; five grandchildren, Pacer Aschenbeck and his
twin brothers, Cody Rex Aschenbeck and Cord Darrell Aschenbeck, all of
Pottsboro, Kristi Jacqueline Stewart of Baltimore and Olivier Richard
Stewart of Denver.
Ms. Stewart also is survived by two sisters, Minnie Belle Turner and
husband, Robert Miles Turner, and Rita Lou Specht and husband, John
Warren Specht, all of San Angelo; one brother, James Herman Timm and
wife, Sheryl Timm of Wall; two nieces, Theresa Ruth Holloway and
husband, Forest Holloway of Austin and Kathryn Lee Loftis and husband,
Danny Loftin of Arlington; and three nephews, Walter Ray Timm, David
Carl Timm and wife, Jennifer Timm, and James Robert Specht, all of San
Angelo. She was much loved by numerous friends who will also miss her.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Walter Ray Timm, David Carl Timm,
James Robert Specht and her brother-in-law, John Warren Specht.
DOLLIE D. FAIRCLOTH
Dollie D. Faircloth was born May 1, 1905, in Gustine in Comanche
County. She married James Ellis Faircloth May 18, 1923, in Carrollton.
They moved to Baird in 1934. To their family four children were born,
J.W., Wilburn, Louise and Faye.
Dollie went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2001, at the age of
95 years, 10 months and 21 days.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James; and a son, J.W.
She was one of 13 children: Maggie, Mattie, Meddie, Emmer, Ophelia,
Nina, Charlie, Henry, Calvin and Ben, who preceded her in death, and
Monroe and Earl, who survive her.
She also is survived by her son, Wilburn Faircloth and wife, Betty, of
Baird; and two daughters, Louise Jones and husband, Curtis, of
Ballinger and Faye Moon and husband, Harold, of San Angelo.
She was the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 27
great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
She loved to make quilts and crochet, most of which she loved to give
to others. Her quilts were prize winning and her crochet was second to
none. She always had a ready smile and open arms for her loved ones
and friends. To her friends she was known as Aunt Dollie, or Grandma
Dollie. To her grandchildren she was known as Grandma, Me Maw and
Grandmudder.
Many thanks to Brother Jim Wilkerson and all of our friends at
Hillcrest Baptist Church and College Hills Baptist Church for the
prayers and many visits made to see Dollie while she was in the Park
Plaza Nursing Home.
Simple thanks to all the nurses and nurses aides who took care of her
during her stay at Park Plaza Nursing Home is so inadequate. You are
wonderful and caring people. God bless each of you.
We would also like to say a very special thanks to Dollies roommate,
Imogene Wallace, for being such a good friend and companion. You are
wonderful.
She will be missed very much not only by those related to her, but by
her many friends.
Service will be Saturday, March 24, at First Baptist Church in Baird.
BOBBIE JEAN SCHKADE
Bobbie Jean JoAnn Schkade, 66, of San Angelo died Tuesday, March 20,
2001, in a local hospital.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 23, at Trinity
Lutheran Church with the Rev. Chester McCown officiating. Burial will
follow in Robert Lee Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral
Home.
JoAnn was born July 26, 1934, in Water Valley to Carl A. And Susie Lee
Fisher Counts. JoAnn graduated from Water Valley High School, where
she grew up and still had many friends. She was a retired secretary
and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Survivors include two sons, Randal and Rick Schkade, both of San
Angelo; a daughter, Jeanice Freeman and her husband, Joe, of
Bakersfield, Calif.; her father and mother, Carl A. and Susie Lee
Counts of San Angelo; a brother, Milton Abe Counts and his wife,
Kathy, of Arlington; and four grandchildren, Michael W. McLaurin Jr.,
and Heston, Kristi and Heather Schkade.
HELEN KELLEY DONNELLY
Helen Kelley Donnelly, 79, of San Angelo and formerly of Sullivan,
Ind., died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in Heritage House in San Angelo.
Memorial service will be held at a later date in Sullivan, Ind.
Helen was born Jan. 22, 1922, to Harmon and Jessie McCoskey Kelley in
Switz City, Ind. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sullivan
Presbyterian Church in Sullivan, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Norma K. Eno;
and one brother, Harmon Kelley Jr.
She is survived by her husband, William J. Donnelly Sr. of San Angelo;
two sons, William J. Donnelly Jr. of San Angelo and Robert M. Donnelly
of Indianapolis, Ind.; four grandchildren, Mrs. Jennifer West and Mrs.
Heather Miears, both of San Angelo, and Carrie and Kelly Donnelly,
both of Sullivan, Ind.; and four great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank hospice for their care.
Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She will be missed by all.
03/23/01
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
TODAY
SAN ANGELO Je-Von Quashane Johnson, infant son of Ashley Carter and
Dorian Johnson, graveside service at 1:30 p.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial
Gardens; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Clifton Edward Reneau, 63, at 11 a.m. in Johnsons Funeral
Home Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
SAN ANGELO Bobbie Jean Schkade, 66, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran
Church; burial in Robert Lee Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons
Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Shelby Jean Smith, 61, at 10 a.m. in Shaffer Funeral Home
Pioneer Chapel; burial in Pioneer Memorial Park.
SAN ANGELO Alice Stewart, 74, at 1:30 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel; graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Mullins Cemetery near
Veribest.
COLEMAN Ruby Gladys Strickland Hubbard, 86, at 2 p.m. at Central
United Methodist Church of Brownwood; burial in Burkett Cemetery;
arrangements by Walker Funeral Home.
FORT STOCKTON Edith M. Boatright, 43, at 2 p.m. at First United
Methodist Church in Brady; burial in Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady;
arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.
FORT STOCKTON Inez Pauline Taylor, 89, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist
Church; burial in East Hill Cemetery; arrangements by Fort Stockton
Funeral Home.
GOLDTHWAITE Jennie Vee Hancock of Mullin, at 2 p.m. in Stacy-Wilkins
Funeral Home chapel; burial in Oakview Cemetery.
PECOS John Mitchell, 84, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Fairview
Cemetery; arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home.
SATURDAY
SAN ANGELO J.R. Preston, 74, at 2 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel.
BRADY Elo Henry Burger Jr., 80, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Melvin
Cemetery in Melvin; arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home.
DEATHS
SAN ANGELO Gladys Jordan Bloomfield, 84, died Wednesday, March 21,
2001, in a local nursing home.
Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Floral Haven Cemetery
in Broken Arrow, Okla. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Charlene Steele of San Angelo, Pat Hames
of Nixa, Mo., Joan Black of Glenpool, Okla, and Betty Berkobien of
Saginaw, Mich.
SAN ANGELO Pablo Cortez, 78, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in a local
hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Gutierrez Funeral
Chapels/North. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include daughters, Maria Hernandez of San Angelo, Dolores
Cortez and Rebecca Cortez, both of San Antonio; sons, Carlos Cortez,
Paul Cortez Jr., David Cortez, Cruz Cortez and Alfredo Cortez, all of
San Angelo; sisters, Laura Cruz of Uvalde, Lolie Flores, Yolanda
Torres, Annie Martinez and Pico Canales, all of San Angelo; and
brothers, Jessie Cortez and Celto Cortez, both of San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO Alfredo Ramirez, 70, of San Angelo died Thursday, March 22,
2001, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Johnsons
Funeral Home.
MATADOR Carmen Rodriguez, 60, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001. Service
will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial in
San Saba Cemetery. Arrangements are by Seigler Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Celestino Rodriguez Sr. of Cherokee;
sons, Celes Rodriguez of Brownwood, Robert Rodriguez of Abilene and
Steve Rodriguez of Cherokee; daughters, Mary Jane Escobedo of San Saba
and Martina Hinojosa and Mary Zamarripa, both of Brownwood; brothers,
Fransico Garcia of Amarillo, Santos Garcia of Piedras Negras, Mexico,
and Jose Garcia of San Antonio; and sisters, Paula Garcia of Cherokee
and Lupe Perez of San Antonio.
BIG SPRING Claudeane Baker, 84, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in a
local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Nalley-Pickle &
Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park.
Survivors include sister, Truddy Juanice Carter of Big Spring.
BIG SPRING C.A. Charlie Nichols, 89, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001,
in a local hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. today in Nalley-Pickle
& Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park.
Survivors include his wife, Veda Nichols of Big Spring; daughter,
Jerry Burchell of Big Spring; and sisters, Wilma Stephens of Seminole,
Macil Godwin of Abilene and Eula Godwin and Ruth Herbolich, both of
Big Spring.
STANTON Rodrigo Muniz, 35, of Kermit died Monday, March 19, 2001, in a
Midland hospital. Service was Thursday in Ojinaga, Mexico, with burial
in Ultimo Refugio Cemetery in Ojinaga.
Survivors include his parents, Jose and Elma Muniz of Kermit; brother,
Pablo Muniz of Ojinaga; and sister, Marivel Vargas of Kermit.
BRADY Dee Carmolete Guyton Rasco, 92, of Huntsville and formerly of
Brady, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Huntsville. Service will be
at 2 p.m. Saturday in Heart of Texas Funeral Home Chapel with burial
in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Survivors include daughter, Joyce Marie Baker of Huntsville; sister,
Bernadine Guyton of Temple; and brother, Barton R. Guyton of San
Angelo.
BIG SPRING L.M. Loren Casselman, 61, of Forsan died Wednesday, March
21, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Mount Olive
Memorial Park.
Survivors include daughters, Teresa Pierce and Lori Savell, both of
Big Spring; and sisters, Sylvia Genie Casselman of Llano and Sue
Roberts of Odessa.
STANTON Isabel Blackie Myrick, 73, of died Wednesday, March 21, 2001,
in a local nursing home. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday
at First Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Gilbreath Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, James L. Jim Myrick of Stanton; sons,
Larry James Myrick of Odessa and Jerry Leon Myrick of Wichita Falls;
daughters, Linda Loyce Green of Beaumont and Janice Leigh Hemphill of
Houston; and brothers, Winfred Henderson of Edna and Jimmy Henderson
of Dilley.
EDEN Maggie Mae Conley, 78, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001. Service will
be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Eden.
Arrangements are by Eden Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Hayden Gilbreath of Fredericksburg, Va., Glenn
Gilbreath of Austin and Jerry Gilbreath of Cedar Creek; daughters,
Barbara Thompson of El Paso and Sandy Mach of Pear Valley; and
stepsons, John Conley and Pat Conley, both of Oklahoma.
COLORADO CITY Pauline Hulce Wood, 82, of Colorado City died Wednesday,
March 21, 2001, in a Midland hospital. Graveside service will be at 2
p.m. Sunday in Colorado City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kiker-Seale
Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Jo Ann Derling of Colorado City and Helen
Wood of Midland; sons, Bily Earl of Long beach, Miss., and Ronnie Dean
of Midland; sister, Mary Palmer of Borger; and brother, Harold Hulce
of Cottonwood, Ariz.
JUNCTION Loyd Whitlock,35, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at his
residence. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Graham
Funeral Home.
Survivors include his parents, Alvie and Linda Whitlock of Junction;
and sister, Donna Carpenter of Junction.
COLEMAN Ninnie Boatright, 91, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in a local
hospital. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel with burial in Coleman Cemetery.
Survivors include daughter, Earlene Barker, and sons, Don Boatright
and Ted Boatright, all of Coleman.
BROWNWOOD Clemis Bush Norman, 86, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001.
Service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel
with burial in Cox Cemetery.
Survivors include her sister, Melba Beagle of Vancouver, Wash.
EASTLAND Nellie Ludell Morgan, 91, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in
San Angelo. Service will be at 4 p.m. today in Edwards Funeral Home
Chapel with burial in Eastland City Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Russell of San Angelo; son,
Thomas Morgan of Abilene; sisters, Billie Sumner and Odessa Hutto; and
brother, Grady Crowley.
Obituaries
HAROLD HEADRICK
LAUREL, Miss. Harold Headrick, 71, of Laurel died Wednesday, March 21,
2001, in Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss. He was born
May 22, 1929, in San Angelo, Texas.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at Memory
Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery. The
Rev. Stan Runnels will officiate.
Mr. Headrick was a retired sales engineer with Welex. He served in the
U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Johns
Episcopal Church in Laurel. He played football for Tulane University.
He was preceded in death by his father, Youlas Green Headrick, and a
brother, Walter Felton Headrick.
Mr. Headrick is survived by his wife, Abby Mee Headrick of Laurel;
four sons and daughters-in-law, Hal and Janie Headrick of Gulfport,
Miss., Tim and Angie Headrick of Laurel, Michael and Vikkie Headrick
of La Comb, La., and Tom and Alicia Headrick of Slidell, La.; daughter
and son-in-law, Abby and Colin Luckado of Slidell; 16 grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; and his mother, Irene Headrick of San
Angelo.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of
Harold Headrick.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 23, at Memory Chapel
Funeral Home, which is in charge of the arrangements.
J.R. PRESTON
J.R. Preston, 74, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2001,
at his residence. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March
24, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Maurice Voity
officiating.
He was born July 26, 1926, in Okemah, Okla., to Myrtle Morphis and
Alva E. Preston. Mr. Preston served in the United States Army during
World War II on the Philippine Island. While serving in the Army he
twice received the Bronze Star and he was also in the occupation
troops in Japan.
Mr. Preston was in the oil and gas exploration business. He owned and
operated Preston Interest Operating. Mr. Preston and his brothers
owned Prestonwood Horse Farm in Lexington, Ky., and among their many
fine horses was Victory Gallop that won the Belmont and Da Hoss that
won the Breeders Cup twice.
He is survived by his loving family, wife, Rachael Preston of San
Angelo; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Laurel Preston of
Seattle, son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Diana Preston of San
Angelo; daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Terry Cummins of Florissant,
Colo.; grandchildren, Jason, Hillary, and Conrad Preston of Seattle,
and Rachael, James, Johnny and Joseph Preston of San Angelo; two
brothers, Arthur Preston and Dr. William J. Preston; two sisters,
Lavada Sapegio and Faye Williams; and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
KATIE SUE PARKER
STEPHENVILLE Katie Sue Parker, 77, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in
Harris Methodist Hospital/Erath County. She was born July 18, 1923, in
Bronte, had lived in Stephenville since 1950, and formerly lived in
Ozona. She married Fred Parker in June 2, 1946, in Robert Lee and had
celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Mrs. Parker was a member of Bluff Dale Baptist Church and was a church
organist/pianist for 67 years, dedicating her life to God, family,
teaching, music and friends. She played for the Stephenville
graduation for 37 years. She was a member of Bluff Dale Garden Club
and Retired Teachers Association and received the Lamar Award from
Bluff Dale Masonic Lodge 727, a prestigious service award. She was a
music teacher for 25 years at the Ozona and Stephenville Independent
School Districts and was a member of the Stephenville Music Club.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Stephenville
First Baptist Church with the Rev. Emil V. Becker officiating,
assisted by the Rev. Pat Bush. Interment will be in Gardens of Memory
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 23, at Lacy Funeral
Home.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Parker of Stephenville; sons, Fred
Bruce Parker and William Wayne Parker, both of Stephenville; brother,
Eddie Paul Good and his wife, Billie, of Plano; grandchildren, Britney
Kate Webb and husband, Bryan, Kalley Lee Parker, Justin Curt Parker
and Jordan Wade Parker; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Garland Good.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Bluff Dale Baptist
Church, P.O. Box 54, Bluff Dale, TX 76433.
CECILIO SEBASTIAN RAMIREZ
Cecilio Sebastian Ramirez, infant son of Alma D. Pina and Cecilio
Ramirez, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2001. He was born March 8,
2001.
Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, at Centro
Evangelistico Pentecostes Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial
Gardens.
He is survived by his mother and father, Alma D. Pina and Cecilio
Ramirez; grandparents, Benito and Maria Cruz and Alicia Ramirez;
aunts, Rosie Pina and Jessica Ramirez; and uncles, Felix Pina, Noe
Cruz, Andy Ramirez and Sammy Ramirez.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Samuel Ramirez.
Behold, I send an Angel before you to keep you in the way and to bring
you into the place which I have prepared. Exodus 23:20
CHARLES VICTOR KEENE
Charles Victor Keene, 50, of San Angelo died Thursday, March 22, 2001,
at his residence.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at St. Luke United
Methodist Church with the Rev. George Lumpkin and the Rev. Brent
Fields officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home.
Charles was born Aug. 17, 1950, to William H. and Edith Jane White
Keene in Big Lake. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1968.
He attended the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University,
Angelo State University and Howard County Junior College. Charles had
been a resident of San Angelo for about 30 years. He was an artist and
worked at Western Poster Co. He was a member of St. Luke United
Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Keene; maternal and
paternal grandparents; and two special aunts, Sue and Lois White.
Charles is survived by his mother, Edith Jane Keene of San Angelo; two
sisters, Nancy Benetich and husband, Michael, of San Angelo and Lucy
McBee and husband, Robert, of Pleasanton; one brother, David Keene and
wife, Barba, of Plano; two nieces, Brandi Mayfield and husband, Trey,
and Terril Benetich and Nevada Pierce, both of San Angelo; two
nephews, Jody McBee and Wade McBee of Pleasanton; and three very
special great-nephews, Kaleb, Baylen and Christian. Also surviving are
aunts and uncles, Jim White and wife, Wanda, John White, George White
and wife, Mozelle, Nancy Albert and E.P. Bennett; two special friends,
David Cooper and David Hubbard; several cousins; and many other
friends.
Pallbearers will be Mike Benetich, David Cooper, Trey Mayfield, Nevada
Pierce and Edwin Bicknell.
The family would like to give a very special thank you to San Angelo
AIDS Foundation and Hospice of San Angelo. Special thanks to Jean,
Becky and all of the staff at San Angelo AIDS Foundation.
ALICE STEWART
Alice Stewart (nee Timm), 74, of 124 Clayton St., died at 7 a.m.
Sunday, March 18, 2001, at her residence. Service will be at 1:30 p.m.
Friday, March 23, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Burial will take place at
3:30 p.m. in Mullins Cemetery, near Veribest. Ms. Stewart was born
Jan. 16, 1927, in San Angelo to Walter Oscar Timm and Maudie Lee Timm
(nee Rex). She worked for the public school system and was a manager
for Preston Milk Stores for years.
Ms. Stewart was preceded in death by her son, Rex Wayne Stewart, and
her parents. She is survived by her son, Richard Mack Stewart and
wife, Dominique Joelle Stewart (nee Fressignaux) of Colorado Springs,
Colo.; her daughter, Robin L. Aschenbeck and her husband, Darrell
Aschenbeck of Pottsboro, Texas; five grandchildren, Pacer Aschenbeck
and his twin brothers, Cody Rex Aschenbeck and Cord Darrell
Aschenbeck, all of Pottsboro, Texas, Kristi Jacqueline Stewart of
Baltimore, Md., and Olivier Richard Stewart of Denver, Colo.
Ms. Stewart also is survived by two sisters, Minnie Belle Turner and
husband, Robert Miles Turner, and Rita Lou Specht and husband, John
Warren Specht, all of San Angelo; one brother, James Herman Timm and
wife, Sheryl Timm of Wall; two nieces, Theresa Ruth Holloway and
husband, Forest Holloway of Austin and Kathryn Lee Loftin and husband,
Danny Loftin of Arlington; and three nephews, Walter Ray Timm, David
Carl Timm and wife, Jennifer Timm, and James Robert Specht, all of San
Angelo. She was much loved by numerous friends who will also miss her.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Walter Ray Timm, David Carl Timm,
James Robert Specht and her brother-in-law, John Warren Specht.
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Funerals
TODAY
SAN ANGELO Pablo Cortez, 78, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church;
burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Gutierrez
Funeral Chapels/North.
SAN ANGELO Charles Victor Keene, 50, at 2 pm. at St. Luke United
Methodist Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements
by Johnsons Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO J. R. Preston, 74, at 2 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel.
BRADY Elo Henry Burger Jr., 80, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Melvin
Cemetery in Melvin; arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home.
BRADY Dee Carmolete Guyton Rasco, 92, of Huntsville, at 2 p.m in Heart
of Texas Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Rest Haven Cemetery.
BROWNWOOD Clemis Bush Norman, 86, at 4 p.m. in Davis-Morris Funeral
Home Chapel; burial in Cox Cemetery.
EDEN Maggie Mae Conley, 78, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist
Church; arrangements by Eden Funeral Home.
JUNCTION Loyd Whitlock, 35, memorial service at 11 a.m. at Graham
Funeral Home.
STANTON Isabel Myrick, 73, memorial service at 2 p.m. at First Baptist
Church; arrangements by Gilbreath Funeral Home.
SUNDAY
COLEMAN Ninnie Boatright, 91, at 2:30 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Coleman Cemetery.
COLORADO CITY Pauline Hulce Wood, 82, graveside service at 2 p.m. in
Colorado City Cemetery; arrangements by Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
MONDAY
BIG SPRING L.M. Casselman, 61, of Forsan, at 10 a.m. in Nalley-Pickle
& Welch Rosewood Chapel; burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Alfredo Chapo Ramirez, 70, died Thursday, March 22, 2001,
in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday
in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral
Home.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Ramirez of San Angelo; daughter,
Marina Ramirez of Big Spring; and nephew, Jesse Ramirez of Big Spring.
SAN ANGELO Concepcion Concha Lopez, 76, died Thursday, March 22, 2001,
at her residence. Wake service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Gutierrez
Funeral Chapels/North. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church with burial in Belvedere Memorial Park.
Survivors include her husband, Julian Lopez; son, Elias Ybarra;
daughters, Irene Tarin, Carolina Ybarra, Ofelia Lopez, Terry Bermea,
Mary Ann Mendez, all of San Angelo, Penny Garivay of Albuquerque,
N.M., and Amy Khoury of Newport News, Va; brother, Ramon Olveda of
Mertzon; and sisters, Clara Gonzales, Victoria Rodriguez and Margarita
Garcia, all of San Angelo, and Lupe Flores of Mertzon.
SAN ANGELO Rosa Garza, 91
, of San Angelo died Friday, March 23, 2001, in San Jose, Calif.
Services are pending at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knickerbocker.
SAN ANGELO Alejandro N. Alex Caballero, 89, died Thursday, March 22,
2001, at his residence. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in Johnsons
Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Cathedral
Church of the Sacred Heart.
Survivors include his wife, Flora Caballero of San Angelo; children,
Alex Caballero Jr. of Garland, Maria Caballero of San Angelo, Carmen
Aquirre of Hurst, Enedina De La Garza, Julia Gonzalez and Alfredo
Caballero, all of San Angelo, and Ricardo Caballero of Odessa.
SAN ANGELO Mary Jane Bergstrom of San Angelo died Friday, March 23,
2001, at her residence. Service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Johnsons
Funeral Home Chapel.
Survivors include daughters, Sherry Hunt and Debra Beattie, both of
San Angelo and Bonnie Daniska of Canton, Ohio; son, Charles E.
Bergstrom of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; sisters, Vel, Arlene and Vera;
and brothers, Charles and Tom.
SAN ANGELO David A. Howton, 86, of San Angelo died Friday, March 23,
2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in
Johnsons Funeral Home with burial in Grape Creek Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Dean of Maine and Kay Weathers of
San Angelo.
MCCAMEY Avis Rogers Epley, 86, died Friday, March 23, 2001, in a local
nursing center. Services are pending at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
BIG SPRING G.T. Guthrie, 90, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at his
residence. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
BIG SPRING David Cano Martinez III, 14 months, died Thursday, March
22, 2001, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Services
are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
COLEMAN Sherril Tisdale, 84, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in a local
hospital. Service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Elm Street Church of
Christ with burial in Coleman Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stevens
Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Tisdale of Coleman; son, James
Tisdale of Coleman; sisters, Hope Tisdale of Austin and Mary Yarbrough
of Saginaw; and brothers, Roy Tisdale of Belton and Mac Tisdale of
Dickinson.
SAN SABA Jerry Crain, 75, died Thursday, March 22, 2001. Service will
be at 3 p.m. today in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in
Wallace Creek Cemetery.
Survivors include sisters, Johnnie Cagle of Brady, Jerline Davis of
Plano, Cora Nell Hedrick of Avery and Darlene Boultinghouse of Oak
Hill; brothers, Stoney Crain of Denver City, Wiley Crain of San Saba,
Lusty Crain of Blessing, Franklin Crain of Cherokee and Randle Crain
of Kingsland; and children, Howard Crain of Petal, Miss., and Melba
Needham of Bay City.
COLEMAN Warene Harmes, 77, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in a local
hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel with burial in Coleman City Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Patsy Gray of Denver, Bobbie Kay Winter
of Bryan and Melissa Mayo of Coleman.
SAN SABA K.K. Paredez, 5, died Thursday, March 22, 2001. Service will
be at 2 p.m. Monday in Howell Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial
San Saba City Cemetery.
Survivors include her parents, Stacy and Andy Paredez, brother, Andres
A.J. Paredez, and sister, Autumn Reno, all of San Saba.
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Obituaries
J.R. PRESTON
J.R. Preston, 74, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2001,
at his residence. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March
24, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Maurice Voity
officiating.
He was born July 26, 1926, in Okemah, Okla., to Myrtle Morphis and
Alva E. Preston. Mr. Preston served in the United States Army during
World War II on the Philippine Island. While serving in the Army he
twice received the Bronze Star and he was also in the occupation
troops in Japan.
Mr. Preston was in the oil and gas exploration business. He owned and
operated Preston Interest Operating. Mr. Preston and his brothers
owned Prestonwood Horse Farm in Lexington, Ky., and among their many
fine horses was Victory Gallop that won the Belmont and Da Hoss that
won the Breeders Cup twice.
He is survived by his loving family, wife, Rachael Preston of San
Angelo; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Laurel Preston of
Seattle, son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Diana Preston of San
Angelo; daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Terry Cummins of Florissant,
Colo.; grandchildren, Jason, Hillary, and Conrad Preston of Seattle,
and Rachael, James, Johnny and Joseph Preston of San Angelo; two
brothers, Arthur Preston and Dr. William J. Preston; two sisters,
Lavada Sapegio and Faye Williams; and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
MARTHA ALICE BECKHAM HULL
JUNCTION Martha Alice Beckham Hull passed away March 22, 2001, at her
home in Junction.
Martha was born March 19, 1931, in Mobeetie, Texas, to John and Rosa
Beckham. She was raised in Littlefield until the age of 7 when her
mothers death occurred. She was then taken in by a loving foster
mother, Vera Evans, and grew up in Denver until the age of 15 when she
moved to Junction to live with her father. Martha married Harvey Hull
on Feb. 16, 1947, and they were fortunate enough to celebrate their
50th wedding anniversary in 1997.
Martha worked in several businesses in town, but her most recent and
longest employment was as bookkeeper for the Junction Eagle. She was a
member of First Baptist Church in Junction. She loved her family,
especially her beloved grandchildren, and her friends. Her biggest
regret was being homebound due to her prolonged illness.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at First Baptist
Church in Junction. Burial will follow in Junction Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Graham Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hull was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey, in April of
1997. She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Vonda Baird and
Jerry Springer; and a brother, Kenneth Beckham.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Alice and Nick
Bukis, Buz and Kristi Hull, and Tammy and Gary Bundick; seven
grandchildren, Julie and Michelle Bukis, Jim, Adam and Kyle Hull,
Tisha Bundick and Candace Gore; her sister, Joyce Burroughs and
husband, Neil; two brothers, John Hewlett and wife, Sue, and Glen
Boyett and wife, Shirley; and many other wonderful family members and
friends.
Memorials may be made to Nurses for Kimble County or the Kimble
Hospital Radiology Improvement Fund.
MARY LOUISE FELPS
MENARD Mary Louise Felps, 85, of Odessa died Wednesday, March 21,
2001, in Junction. Wake service was Friday, March 23, at Heritage
Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 24,
in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home.
Mary was born July 9, 1915, in Hext, Texas, to George and Lucy Moore
Waggoner. She married Jarrell W. Felps in 1933 in Menard. She was a
homemaker and a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Odessa. She was
a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jarrell Felps; and three
sons, Johny Felps, Jarrell Wilks Felps Jr. and Sam Bob Felps.
She is survived by one granddaughter, Jenny Baker of Baton Rouge, La.;
two grandsons, Johns Felps of Austin and Baton Rouge and James Shafer
of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Ruby Braly of Odessa and Georgia Tetley
of Ballinger; a niece, Charlene Brown of Menard; and many nieces and
nephews.
CHARLES VICTOR KEENE
Charles Victor Keene, 50, of San Angelo died Thursday, March 22, 2001,
at his residence.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at St. Luke United
Methodist Church with the Rev. George Lumpkin and the Rev. Brent
Fields officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home.
Charles was born Aug. 17, 1950, to William H. and Edith Jane White
Keene in Big Lake. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1968.
He attended the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University,
Angelo State University and Howard County Junior College. Charles had
been a resident of San Angelo for about 30 years. He was an artist and
worked at Western Poster Co. He was a member of St. Luke United
Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Keene; maternal and
paternal grandparents; and two special aunts, Sue and Lois White.
Charles is survived by his mother, Edith Jane Keene of San Angelo; two
sisters, Nancy Benetich and husband, Michael, of San Angelo and Lucy
McBee and husband, Robert, of Pleasanton; one brother, David Keene and
wife, Barba, of Plano; two nieces, Brandi Mayfield and husband, Trey,
and Terril Benetich and Nevada Pierce, both of San Angelo; two
nephews, Jody McBee and Wade McBee of Pleasanton; and three very
special great-nephews, Kaleb, Baylen and Christian. Also surviving are
aunts and uncles, Jim White and wife, Wanda, John White, George White
and wife, Mozelle, Nancy Albert and E.P. Bennett; two special friends,
David Cooper and David Hubbard; several cousins; and many other
friends.
Pallbearers will be Mike Benetich, David Cooper, Trey Mayfield, Nevada
Pierce and Edwin Bicknell.
The family would like to give a very special thank you to San Angelo
AIDS Foundation and Hospice of San Angelo. Special thanks to Jean,
Lauri, Becky and all of the staff at San Angelo AIDS Foundation.
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Funerals
TODAY
SAN ANGELO Alejandro N. Alex Caballero, 89, rosary at 7 p.m. in
Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; service at 10 a.m. Monday at the
Cathedral Church of Sacred Heart.
SAN ANGELO Concepcion Concha Lopez, 76, wake service at 7 p.m. at
Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North; Service at 10 a.m. Monday at St.
Joseph Catholic Church; burial in Belvedere Memorial Park.
COLEMAN Ninnie Boatright, 91, at 2:30 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Coleman Cemetery.
COLEMAN Sherrill Tisdale, 84, at 1 p.m. at Elm Street Church of
Christ; burial in Coleman Cemetery; arrangements by Stevens Funeral
Home.
COLORADO CITY Pauline Hulce Wood, 82, graveside service at 2 p.m. in
Colorado City Cemetery; arrangements by KikerSeale Funeral Home.
MONDAY
SAN ANGELO David A. Howton, 84, at 11 a.m. at Johnsons Funeral Home;
burial in Grape Creek Cemetery.
SAN ANGELO Alfredo Chapo Ramirez, 70, graveside service at 10 a.m. in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home.
BIG SPRING L.M. Casselman, 61, of Forsan, at 10 a.m. in Nalley-Pickle
& Welch Rosewood Chapel; burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park.
COLEMAN Warene Harmes, 77, at 2 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel;
burial in Coleman City Cemetery.
SAN SABA K.K. Paredez, 5, at 2 p.m. in Howell-Doran Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in San Saba City Cemetery.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Tomasa B. Flores, 71, of San Angelo died Friday, March 23,
2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Gutierrez Funeral
Chapels/North.
SAN ANGELO Juan A. Marty Martinez, 65, died Friday, March 23, 2001, in
a local nursing home. Service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Robert
Massie Funeral Home Chapel with military burial in Lawnhaven Memorial
Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Martinez of San Angelo; son, Mike
Martinez of San Angelo; daughters, Ana Martinez and Claudia Padilla,
both of Arlington; and brother, Leo Miera of San Antonio.
SAN ANGELO Ygnacio V. Mancha Jr., 58, died Saturday, March 24, 2001,
in a local hospital. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Robert
Massie Riverside Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Robert
Massie Riverside Chapel. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.
Survivors include sons, Oscar Mancha and Ygnacio Navarro, both of San
Angelo, Ygnacio Mancha III and Juan Rangel, both of Midland, and
Marcos Mancha of Bakersfield, Calif.; daughters, Rita Mancha of San
Angelo, Kay Shelle Eden of Baird, Lisa Mancha and Dora Mancha, both of
Bakersfield; sisters, Delma Juarez, Erlinda Mancha and Dora Garza, all
of San Angelo, Alicia Mancha of Tempo, and Terry Mancha of Varcelia,
Calif.; and brothers, Arturo Mancha and Johnny Mancha, both of
Midland.
BIG SPRING Glenn T. Guthrie, 91, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at his
residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Trinity
Memorial Park. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. at First
Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Guthrie, and daughter, Betty Lee,
both of Big Spring.
Please see DEATHS, next page
BIG SPRING David Cano Martinez III,
1, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, from injuries sustained in an
accident. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Myers & Smith
Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park.
Survivors include his parents, Carmelita Connie Martinez and David
Cano Martinez Jr. of Big Spring; grandparents, Maria Mendez of
Brownsville, David Martinez Sr. of San Angelo and Ray Hollandsworth of
Midland; and great-grandmother, Anita H. Hernandez of San Angelo.
Please see DEATHS, next page
SAN ANGELO Katherine Miller,
83, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are
pending at Johnsons Funeral Home.
MCCAMEY Avis Rogers Epley, 86, died Friday, March 23, 2001, in a local
nursing home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Resthaven
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Robert Wayne Epley of McCamey; daughter, Doris
Jean Hendrickson of Moore, Okla.; and brother, Kenneth Rogers of San
Angelo.
CRANE Marcelo C. Guerra, 71, died Friday, March 23, 2001, in a local
nursing home. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. today in Shaffer-Nichols
Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 3 p.m. Monday in
Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Crane County
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Ramona Guerra of Crane; daughters, Juanita
Guerra Lozano of Crane and Mary Lira of Fort Worth; and sister, Lupe
Perales of Fort Worth.
EARLY Ruby Lynn Hinesly, 87, of Brownwood died Saturday, March 24,
2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Eastlawn Memorial
Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Betty George of Brownwood, Maxine
Modawell of Early and Peggy Hitchcock of Brownwood; brother, Marvin
McMullen of Benbrook; and sisters, Mamie Hinesly of Bangs, Naomi Sikes
of Brownwood and Lorene McMullen of Austin.
SWEETWATER James Brooks Harris, 74, of Sweetwater died Friday, March
23, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Roscoe
Cemetery.
Survivors include son, James Douglas Harris of Lubbock; daughters,
Sherry Raborn of Bonham and Glenda Kelley and Donna Harris, both of
Abilene; brothers, Chester T. Harris Jr. of Sweetwater and Jasper
Harris of Cheney, Wash.; and sisters, Nina Kimbell of Amarillo, Neva
Thompson of Gorman, Nancy Dencola and Janie Fontnot, both of Baton
Rouge, La., Peggy Butler of Odessa, Nova Biggs of Sweetwater, Ruth
Keating of New Mexico, Nettie Sanders of Hot Springs, Ark., and Linda
Downs of Hugton, Kan.
WINTERS Dean Holder, 87, of Abilene and formerly of Wingate died
Saturday, March 24, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at
2:30 p.m. Monday at Wingate Baptist Church with burial in Wingate
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Demetra Holder of Abilene; daughter, Jan
Boggan of Abilene; son, Kirk Holder of Arlington; sister, Irene Walker
of Tehachapi, Calif.; and brothers, W.T. Holder and Roy Holder, both
of Abilene.
BIG SPRING David Cano Martinez III,
1, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, from injuries sustained in an
accident. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Myers & Smith
Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park.
Survivors include his parents, Carmelita Connie Martinez and David
Cano Martinez Jr. of Big Spring; grandparents, Maria Mendez of
Brownsville, David Martinez Sr. of San Angelo and Ray Hollandsworth of
Midland; and great-grandmother, Anita H. Hernandez of San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO Katherine Miller, 83, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, in a
local hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home.
MCCAMEY Avis Rogers Epley, 86, died Friday, March 23, 2001, in a local
nursing home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Resthaven
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Robert Wayne Epley of McCamey; daughter, Doris
Jean Hendrickson of Moore, Okla.; and brother, Kenneth Rogers of San
Angelo.
CRANE Marcelo C. Guerra, 71, died Friday, March 23, 2001, in a local
nursing home. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. today in Shaffer-Nichols
Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 3 p.m. Monday in
Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Crane County
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Ramona Guerra of Crane; daughters, Juanita
Guerra Lozano of Crane and Mary Lira of Fort Worth; and sister, Lupe
Perales of Fort Worth.
EARLY Ruby Lynn Hinesly, 87, of Brownwood died Saturday, March 24,
2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Eastlawn Memorial
Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Betty George of Brownwood, Maxine
Modawell of Early and Peggy Hitchcock of Brownwood; brother, Marvin
McMullen of Benbrook; and sisters, Mamie Hinesly of Bangs, Naomi Sikes
of Brownwood and Lorene McMullen of Austin.
SWEETWATER James Brooks Harris, 74, of Sweetwater died Friday, March
23, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Roscoe
Cemetery.
Survivors include son, James Douglas Harris of Lubbock; daughters,
Sherry Raborn of Bonham and Glenda Kelley and Donna Harris, both of
Abilene; brothers, Chester T. Harris Jr. of Sweetwater and Jasper
Harris of Cheney, Wash.; and sisters, Nina Kimbell of Amarillo, Neva
Thompson of Gorman, Nancy Dencola and Janie Fontnot, both of Baton
Rouge, La., Peggy Butler of Odessa, Nova Biggs of Sweetwater, Ruth
Keating of New Mexico, Nettie Sanders of Hot Springs, Ark., and Linda
Downs of Hugton, Kan.
WINTERS Dean Holder, 87, of Abilene and formerly of Wingate died
Saturday, March 24, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at
2:30 p.m. Monday at Wingate Baptist Church with burial in Wingate
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Demetra Holder of Abilene; daughter, Jan
Boggan of Abilene; son, Kirk Holder of Arlington; sister, Irene Walker
of Tehachapi, Calif.; and brothers, W.T. Holder and Roy Holder, both
of Abilene.
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Obituaries
MARY JANE BERGSTROM
Mary Jane Bergstrom was born Feb. 25, 1930. Her spirit left us on
March 23, 2001. She was preceded in death by a son John W.
Bergstrom-1972 and husband John H. Bergstrom-1982.
She is survived by a host of loving family and multiple friends who
called her Grandma Mary and The Biz Queen.
Daughters Sherry Hunt, Debra Beattie of San Angelo with whom she
shared a home with, son Charles E. Bergstrom and wife Sherry of
Glenwood Springs, Colorado and daughter Bonnie Daniska of Canton,
Ohio, nine grandchildren Kristie Locy and husband Craig, Joseph J.
Daniska, of Canton, Ohio, Jennifer R. and Tonie L. Smith, John T. and
Amber Hunt all of San Angelo, La Von, Crystal, Monica of Glenwood
Springs, Colorado, three great-grandchildren, Matthew Anderson, Julie
and Breydon Locy all of Canton, Ohio, a very special young friend Mark
Young, three sisters Vel, Arlene, and Vera Pug, two brothers Charles
and Tom, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all.
A very special thank you to Dr. Johnny French, nurse Dana, Dr. Vayden
Stanley, and nurse Kathy Bagdon, to all the VistaCare Hospice family
who have been a tremendous source of strength and comfort through this
very difficult time.
The family requests memorials be made to VistaCare in the hope that
others will be able to leave this place in peace and with dignity as
our mother was able to do.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in
Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel.
LYNN B. OWEN SR.
Lynn B. Owen Sr., 65, of San Angelo passed away Friday, March 23,
2001, in San Angelo Community Hospital.
Service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Johnsons Funeral
Home. Burial will follow in Belvedere Memorial Park.
Lynn was born July 22, 1935, to Harley and Grace Bell Owen in Cairo,
Ill. He married Shirley Downs on Jan. 18, 1958, in Lucedale, Miss. He
served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a staff sergeant in the
Air Force retiring after 20 years service. He was a volunteer in the
Civil Air Patrol for many years. He had been a resident of San Angelo
since 1973, and was a Baptist.
Lynn is survived by his wife, Shirley Owen of San Angelo; one son,
Lynn B. Owen Jr. and wife, Sarah, of Arlington; three daughters, Judy
Shinabery and husband, Michael, and their children, Christopher and
Shara, all of Cloudcroft, N.M., Carolyn White and husband, John, and
their children, Jacqueline and James, all of Johns Island, S.C., and
Iris Lynn Bolen of Irvington, Ill.; a halfbrother, Richard Owens and
wife, Sharon, of Potosi, Mo.; five sisters-in-law and three
brothers-in-law.
Pallbearers will be Robert Ballentine, David Aslin, Ronald Rainey,
Douglas Kirkham, Mark Kirkham, and William Propst.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hillcrest
Baptist Church Building Fund.
RACHEL GRAHAM CHILDRESS
OZONA Rachel Graham Childress, 89, passed away Saturday, March 24,
2001, in San Angelo. She was born March 6, 1912, in Ozona, the
youngest of three daughters born to Newton W. and Della York Graham,
early day Ozona residents. Her two older sisters, Ruth White and Leta
Glover, preceded her in death.
After graduation from Ozona High School in 1929, she married Hugh
Childress Jr. at the Ozona Methodist Church in 1930. He died in 1982.
She was a lifelong member of the Ozona United Methodist Church and a
longtime member of the Ozona Womans Forum.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2001, in Cedar
Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Nancy Mossman, pastor of Ozona United
Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Preddy Funeral
Home.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Graham and Marion
Childress of Ozona; one granddaughter, Connie Riojas and husband,
John, of Hondo; one grandson, Hugh W. Childress of Ozona; four
great-granddaughters, Scottie, Jennyfer and Brandyn Riojas and Kelsey
Childress. She is also survived by three nieces, Della King of
Georgetown, Joanne Strauss of Austin and Judy Ogilvy of Odessa.
Pallbearers will be Dan Davidson, Pleas Childress III, Martin
Childress, Ira Childress, George Bunger Jr., Jess Marley, Sam Perner
and Roy A. Harrell Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Pleas Childress
Jr., John Childress and W.A. Childress.
The family would like to express its appreciation to the
administration and staff of Meadow Creek Nursing Home Center for their
attention, kindness and loving care for Rachels last 17 months.
HOPE HAZLEWOOD
STANTON Hope Hazlewood, 94, of Stanton died Friday, March 23, 2001, in
a Midland nursing home. Graveside service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March
25, in Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton. Memorial service will follow at
3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Stanton with the
Rev. David Harp, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating.
She was born July 16, 1906, in Kent County and married L.C. Hazlewood
Sr. on June 8, 1929, in Portales, N.M. He preceded her in death on
April 9, 1986.
She was a member of a pioneer Lea County, N.M., family and had lived
in the Courtney Community in Martin County until moving to Stanton.
She was honored as a Texas Older Citizen in Stanton.
Mrs. Hazlewood was a member of First United Methodist Church and was
an active member of the friendship Sunday school class for more than
50 years. She was also a member of Order of The Eastern Star, the
Stanton Study Club and was the founding secretary director of WesTex
Telephone.
Survivors include one son, Cliff Hazlewood Jr. and wife, Nelda, and
one daughter, Elaine Eiland and husband, Paige, all of Stanton; seven
grandchildren, Cathy Herzog of Odessa, Debbie Louder of San Angelo,
Tere Garlington of Stanton, Gordon Eiland of Whitehouse, Amy Barley of
Celina, Paiga Lou Marsh of Sterling City and Craig Eiland of
Galveston; 14 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mildred Lasley of
Hobbs, N.M.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Malcolm Wayne Hazlewood
and Danny Hazlewood.
The family suggests memorials be made to Methodist Childrens Home,
1111 Herring Ave., Waco, TX 76708, or to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box
2621, Midland, TX 79701.
Arrangements are by Gilbreath Funeral Home.
MARCELINE LANGE FUCHS
Marceline Lange Fuchs, 65, of San Angelo died Saturday, March 24,
2001, in a local hospital.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Cathedral Church of the
Sacred Heart officiated by the Rev. Monsignor Curtis Halfmann.
Marceline was born Jan. 15, 1936, in Ballinger to Roman Alphonse Lange
and Matilda Halfmann Lange. She was a retired employee of Ethicon Inc.
of San Angelo.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Shawn E. Fuchs and
Elaine, of Snellville, Ga., a daughter, Michelle Fuchs of San Angelo;
two brothers, Clinton Lange of Lubbock and Gary Lange of San Angelo;
four grandchildren, Joshua Fuchs of Snellville, Monica Fuchs of
Lawrenceville, Ga., Jason Fuchs and Melissa Fuchs, both of Snellville;
three nephews, Douglas Lange and wife, Gail, of Phoenix, Jeffrey Lange
of Mannheim, Germany, and Sidney Lange and wife, Carrie, of Fort
Worth; one great-niece, Isabel Jean Lange of Phoenix.
The family requests that any memorials be made to West Texas Rehab
Center in San Angelo.
KATHERINE BELL HILL
AUSTIN Katherine Bell Hill, 94, died peacefully Thursday, March 22,
2001, in Austin. She was born in Santa Anna on Nov. 26, 1906. She was
the last of seven children born to Alma A. and Daniel C. Hill. She was
a premature child in an age where few survived, and her wrists were so
small her fathers wedding ring could be slipped onto them. But she
thrived and was a vigorous walker until age 93. When she was still an
infant her family moved to Eldorado where she grew up, graduated from
Eldorado High School and was a member of the Baptist Church.
She graduated from Texas State College for Women in Denton in 1927
with a degree in education. The majority of her teaching career was in
Eldorado but she also taught in Mobete, Plainview and Port Arthur. She
also lived in Columbia, S.C., Tulsa, Okla., Alpine, and in her final
years in Austin.
She had a remarkable skill and patience as a caretaker for her parents
while she was working and for ailing siblings after retirement. Both
as a teacher and caregiver, her life was dedicated to the service of
others.
She had been a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the
Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Colonial Dames. She was
preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sarah Miltia Hill, Lucile
Hill Walker, and Alma Hill Robertson; and brothers, Earnest C. Hill,
Jim Dan Hill, and Malone V. Hill Sr. Four nephews survive her, Dr.
Malone V. Hill Jr. and James A. Hill, both of Austin, J. Larry
Robertson of Reeds Spring, Mo., and Julius W. Walker of Washington,
D.C.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at the First Baptist
Church of Eldorado. Arrangements are by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home,
3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78705, (512) 452-8811.
CONCEPCION LOPEZ
Concepcion Concha Lopez, 76, of San Angelo passed away Thursday, March
22, 2001, at her residence.
Wake service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at Gutierrez Funeral
Chapels/-North. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, at St.
Josephs Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Belvedere Memorial
Park. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North.
Mrs. Lopez was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Mertzon. She was a Catholic.
Survivors include her husband, Julian Lopez; one son, Elias Ybarra;
and six daughters, Irene Tarin and husband, Doroteo, Carolina Ybarra,
Ofelia Lopez, Terry Bermea and husband, Eddie, and Mary Ann Mendez,
all of San Angelo, Penny Garivay of Albuquerque, N.M., and Amy Khoury
of Newport News, Va.
Survivors also include one brother, Ramon Olveda of Mertzon; and four
sisters, Clara Gonzales, Victoria Rodriguez and Margarita Garcia, all
of San Angelo, and Lupe Flores of Mertzon.
Special grandchildren are Sylvia Munoz, Melissa Morales and Gabriel
Munoz.
These Precious Hands
They were the first to hold me...
The first to dry my tears...
The ones that always led me
Through many trying years
I see the scars from burdens...
I see the beauty too...
These Precious Hands I speak of...
Belong only to you
We will always miss you.
ALEJANDRO CABALLERO
Alejandro Alex Caballero, 89, of San Angelo passed away Thursday,
March 22, 2001, at his residence, surrounded by his family. His life
will be celebrated with a Mass at the Cathedral Church of the Sacred
Heart in San Angelo. The Rev. Maurice J. Voity will offer the Mass at
10 a.m. Monday, March 26. Graveside service will follow in Calvary
Catholic Cemetery. A rosary will be prayed for him at 7 p.m. Sunday,
March 25, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Flora
Sanchez Caballero; his children, Alex Caballero Jr. and wife, Dolores,
of Garland; Mary Caballero; Carmen Aguirre and husband, Ruben, of
Hurst; Enedina De La Garza and husband, Gilbert; Julia Gonzalez and
husband, Jose Luis; Ricardo Caballero and wife, Julieta, of Odessa;
Alfredo Caballero and wife, Elsa; 26 grandchildren; 25
great-grandchildren; and several very special nieces and nephews, to
whom he served as a father figure.
Alex was the youngest of 12 children born to Guadalupe Nevarez and
Salvador Caballero. He was a lifetime resident of San Angelo, and
worked hard most of his life as a manager of a sheep shearing
business, a farm laborer, and a construction worker. He loved family
gatherings, especially holidays, where he drew the family together
from across Texas. He loved traveling, telling jokes and riddles, and
entertaining people of all ages. He is gone from our sight, but not
from our hearts.
The family would like to express thanks to Hospice of San Angelo for
the loving care and comfort they have provided these past few weeks.
We love you Tata.
JIM NOLDER
Jim Nolder was the envy of many outdoorsmen. He was able to retire at
an early age and spend his time doing what he loved: hunting and
fishing.
Jim, son of James and Luella Nolder, was born Oct. 27, 1935. He was
raised in San Angelo.
At the encouragement of his parents, he discovered a love for the
outdoors at an early age. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 1 where
he further developed his outdoor skills under the guidance of
Scoutmaster J.T. Henderson.
In 1956, Jim joined the Navy and proudly served his country while
stationed in Hawaii.
On Aug. 22, 1959, Jim married Janet Mazur and began a relationship
that would last a lifetime. Jim and Janet raised a family together and
as they grew older, so did their love for each other. Jim was a
wonderful husband, father, teacher, provider and role model. Janet was
always a loving wife, mother, and Jims favorite hunting and fishing
partner.
Upon retirement from Merchants Motor Lines in 1991, Jim and Janet
moved to Lake Amistad. There he was able to realize his dream of
operating his own fishing guide service and to work as a patrolman on
a deer lease during hunting season. He was so happy to be getting paid
to do what he loved.
Jim was diagnosed with cancer in February 2000. He passed away Friday,
March 16, 2001.
Jim will be dearly missed by Janet, his wife of 41 years; his sons,
Roger and Dennis; his daughters-in-law, Debbie and Dena; his
grandchildren, Brian and Cassi; his sister and brotherin-law, Bettye
and Wayne Gish; and his many friends and extended family. He will not,
however, be missed by the catfish of Lake Amistad.
The family requests donations be made to a charity of the donors
choice.
DAVID A. HOWTON
David A. Howton, 86, of San Angelo died Friday, March 23, 2001, in a
local nursing home.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 26, in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will follow in Grape Creek Cemetery.
David was born July 17, 1914, in Birmingham, Ala., and was a resident
of the San Angelo area since 1929. He was a member of Grape Creek
Baptist Church. David worked for Charles C. Madden Construction Co.
for 20 years, and was a superintendent for the Furrs Co. He also
worked for Templeton Construction and was a lifetime member of the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters.
David was married to Mabel R. Gordon on June 18, 1968, in San Angelo.
She preceded him in death on June 19, 1994.
Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Deane of Maine and Kay
Weathers of San Angelo; three grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity.
03/26/01
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
TODAY
SAN ANGELO Alejandro Alex Caballero, 89, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral
Church of the Sacred Heart; burial in Calvary Cemetery; arrangements
by Johnsons Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Concepcion Concha Lopez, 76, service at 10 a.m. at St.
Joseph Catholic Church; burial in Belvedere Memorial Park;
arrangements by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North.
SAN ANGELO Marceline Lange Fuchs, 65, rosary at 7 p.m. in Johnsons
Funeral Home Chapel; service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Cathedral
Church of the Sacred Heart.
SAN ANGELO David A. Howton, 84, at 11 a.m. at Johnsons Funeral Home;
burial in Grape Creek Cemetery.
SAN ANGELO Alfredo Chapo Ramirez, 70, graveside service at 10 a.m. in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home.
BIG SPRING L.M. Casselman, 61, of Forsan, at 10 a.m. in Nalley-Pickle
& Welch Rosewood Chapel; burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park.
BIG SPRING David Cano Martinez III, 1, at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church; burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park; arrangements by
Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
COLEMAN Warene Harmes, 77, at 2 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel;
burial in Coleman City Cemetery.
CRANE Marcelo C. Guerra, 71, at 3 p.m. in Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Crane County Cemetery.
MCCAMEY Avis Rogers Epley, 86, graveside service at 10 a.m. in
Resthaven Cemetery; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
SAN SABA K.K. Paredez, 5, at 2 p.m. in Howell-Doran Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in San Saba City Cemetery.
WINTERS Dean Holder, 87, at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Wingate Baptist
Church; burial in Wingate Cemetery; arrangements by Winters Funeral
Home.
TUESDAY
SAN ANGELO Mary Jane Bergstrom, at 3 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel.
SAN ANGELO Lynn B. Owen Sr., 65, at 11:30 a.m. at Johnsons Funeral
Home; burial in Belvedere Memorial Park.
EARLY Ruby Lynn Hinesly, 87, at 10 a.m. in Heartland Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Eastlawn Cemetery.
WEDNESDAY
SWEETWATER James Brooks Harris, 74, at 10 a.m. in McCoy Funeral Home
Chapel of Memories; burial in Roscoe Cemetery.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Tomasa B. Flores, 71, died Friday, March 23, 2001, in a
local hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Gutierrez Funeral
Chapels/North. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Josephs
Catholic Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include sons, Louis B. Flores of Dallas, Pablo B. Flores
Jr., Albert B. Flores, and Chris B. Flores, all of San Angelo;
daughters, Yolanda F. Rodriguez, Angelita F. Gamez, and Susan F.
Reddy, all of San Angelo; brothers, George Banda of Deerfield, Kan.,
and Frank Banda of San Angelo; and sister, Crecencia Martinez of San
Angelo.
SAN ANGELO Wanda Burroughs Voss, 91, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in a
local hospital. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Clara Collins, 73, of San Angelo died Sunday, March 25,
2001, at her residence. Services are pending at Shaffer Funeral Home.
ALPINE Ted L. Henderson, 84, of Marathon died Thursday, March 22,
2001, in a Robert Lee nursing home. Military graveside service will be
at 4 p.m. today in Marathon Cemetery with arrangements by Geeslin
Funeral Home.
Survivors include three granddaughters and two grandsons.
BRADY Minnie O. Bratton, 91, died Saturday, March 24, 2001. Service
will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church with burial in Rest
Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Homes.
Survivors include daughters, Doris Roberts of Tempe, Ariz., and Bobbye
Bringle of Mesquite; and son, Gene Bratton of Brady.
SLATON Willie Mae Bill Tumlinson, 85, died Saturday, March 24, 2001,
in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
Englunds Chapel with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Englunds Funeral Service.
Survivors include sons, B.C.Skip Tumlinson of Slaton and C.W. Corky
Tumlinson of Brownwood; and sister, Bobby Faye Gartrell of Carlsbad.
SWEETWATER Daniel Ray Kropp, 67, of Lampasas died Sunday, March 25,
2001, in Austin. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home.
ROBERT LEE Emilia A. Gonzalez, 64, of El Paso died Friday, March 23,
2001. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church
with burial in Robert Lee Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer
Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Mario Gonzalez, Daniel Gonzalez and Oscar
Gonzlaez; daughters, Corina Guerra and Lourdes Gonzalez; brothers,
Guillermo Abalos, Juan Abalos, Jose Abalos, Selso Abalos, and Manuel
Abalos; sisters, Margarita Jacobo, Felicitus Gonzalez, Manuela
Gonzalez, Maria Gonzalez, Alejandra Purcell, Juanita Robles and Aurora
Avalog.
ROBERT LEE Dair Sherrill Fearne, 79, died Sunday, March 25, 2001.
Services are pending at Shaffer Funeral Home.
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Obituaries
JOHNNY H. GANN JR.
WINTERS Johnny H. Gann Jr., 68, of San Angelo and formerly of Winters
died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 24, 1933, in Guion, Taylor County. He lived in
Winters all his life moving to San Angelo about a month ago. He served
in the Texas National Guard for 13 years. He married Wilma Mickie
Hester on Jan. 23, 1970, in Abilene. He worked at Dry Manufacturing
for 35 years, most of the time as a supervisor. He was a member of
Southside Baptist Church in Winters.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Mickie Gann of San Angelo; three
sons and three daughters, J. Andy Gann of Corpus Christi, Ronnie A.
Gann of Winters, Mike Bowers of Coleman, Teresa Allen, LaQueta
Shelburne, and La Rita Wilder, all of San Angelo; two brothers, J.M.
Brooks of Abilene and Charlie Brooks of Hillsboro; one sister, Nora
Callaway of McKinney; and 18 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Lou Williams.
Family visitation will be at 6 p.m. Monday, March 26, at Winters
Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Winters Funeral
Home Chapel with the Rev. Dewayne Andrus officiating. Burial will be
in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Winters Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church in Winters or to
VistaCare Hospice, 1121 S. Bryant Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76903.
YGNACIO V. MANCHA JR.
Ygnacio V. Mancha Jr., 58, of San Angelo died Saturday, March 24,
2001, in a local nursing home.
Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 26, in Robert Massie
Riverside Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March
27, in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Father Joe Vasquez of St.
Joseph Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
He was born Jan. 20, 1943, in Ozona to Mr. and Mrs. Ygnacio and Dora
Vargas Mancha Sr. Ygnacio married Teresa Rangel on June 13, 1972, in
Midland. She preceded him in death on Aug. 10, 1978. He worked as a
farmer for the last 13 years.
He is survived by his sons, Oscar Mancha and Ygnacio Navarro, both of
San Angelo, Ygnacio Mancha III and Juan Rangel, both of Midland, and
Marcos Mancha of Bakersfield, Calif.; daughters, Rita Mancha of San
Angelo, Kay Shelle Eden of Baird, Lisa Mancha and Dora Mancha, both of
Bakersfield; stepson, Larry Melendez of San Angelo; sisters, Delma
Juarez, Erlinda Mancha and Dora Garza, all of San Angelo, Alicia
Mancha of Tempo, and Terry Mancha of Varcelia, Calif.; and brothers,
Arturo Mancha and Johnny Mancha, both of Midland; 12 grandchildren and
two greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Mancha, Bobby Juarez, Frankie Juarez,
Francisco Juarez, Ignacio Juarez, and Crecencio Hernandez Jr.
JUAN A. MARTINEZ
Juan A. Marty Martinez, 65, of San Angelo died Friday, March 23, 2001,
in a local nursing home.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 26, in Robert Massie
Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Trevino officiating. Military graveside
service will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by
Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Marty was born Feb. 14, 1936, in San Antonio to Thomas and Anita
Martinez. He graduated from Laner High School in San Antonio. He was
an electronic warfare/signal intelligence chief for 11 years and a
military policeman for 18 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954
to 1980, retiring as a SGM after 26 years. Marty married Anna Romo on
July 3, 1957, in San Antonio.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Anna Martinez of San Angelo; a
son, Mike Martinez of San Angelo; daughters, Ana Martinez and Claudia
Padilla and husband, Frank, both of Arlington; a brother, Leo Miera
and wife, Mei, of San Antonio; father-in-law, Miguel Padilla of
Dallas; grandchildren, Elianna and Adam Padilla; cousins, Carrie
Haynes, Helen Morales, Lydia Romo, Carlos Bayroktor, and Janie Garza;
and nephew, Kyle Miera.
MARTHA M. HERNANDEZ
BRADY Martha M. Hernandez, 88, died Saturday, March 24, 2001.
Rosary was at 7 p.m. Sunday in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Service
will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
with Father Quirino Cornejo officiating. Burial will follow in Garden
of Memories. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Homes.
Martha was born Oct. 7, 1912, in Fort McKavett to Julio and Gracia
Urteaga Morales. She married Manuel Hernandez on June 10, 1932, in
Menard. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church and the Guadalupanas.
Survivors include one son, Roland Hernandez and wife, Jeanette, of
Hutto; four grandchildren, Hilda and Jesus Lopez, and Ray C. and Irma
Hernandez, all of Menard, Lupe and Mina Hernandez of San Angelo, and
Sylvia and Benny Robles of Leander; and 13 great-grandchildren and
three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Hernandez, and one
son, Lupe Hernandez and wife, Elida.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. A special thanks to Shannon Hospital staff and Dr. Kenneth
Rose.
EDWIN KRUPALA
Edwin Krupala, 82, of San Angelo died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, March 24,
2001.
Edwin was born April 3, 1918, in Rowena. He married Viola Drgac on
Nov. 21, 1947 in Wall, and was a member of the Wall Brethren Church.
He joined the U.S. Air Force in September of 1942 and served in Alaska
and the Aleutian Islands during World War II. He helped build the
first and second church buildings for the Wall Brethren Church. He was
a farmer in Wall and he retired in 1986 and moved to San Angelo. He
was a member of the Wall Young Farmers, Wall Fire Dept., the Mutual
Aid Society of the Unity of the Brethren, the S.P.J.S.T. and he served
as past officer of Wall Brethren Sunday School and Board of Elders.
He loved the outdoors and gardening and always shared his vegetables
with his neighbors. He was also known for making Rohlicky for family
and friends. His smile and wit was a blessing to us all. He was very
proud of his family and was always quick to brag about his
granddaughters and particularly his great-granddaughter.
Survivors include one daughter, Judy Holik and husband, Stanley Jr.,
of San Angelo; two granddaughters, Amy Roe and husband, Jason, of San
Angelo, and Jill Holik of Austin; one great-granddaughter, Madeline
Roe of San Angelo; three sisters-in-law, Emily Krupala of Wall,
Clarice Drgac of San Angelo and Dorothy Kokes and husband, Louis, of
San Angelo; two brothers-in-law, J.D. Drgac and wife, Loretta, of
Odessa, and Hubert Drgac and wife, Noemi, of San Angelo; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Edwin was preceded in death by his wife, Viola; brother, Emil Krupala;
sister-in-law, Evelyn Drgac; and three brothers-in-law, Marvin, Albert
and W.C. Drgac.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Wall Brethren Church
with the Rev. Tommy Tallas officiating. Burial will follow in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home.
The family wishes to express its thanks to VistaCare Hospice, the
staff at Regency House Care Center, and the nursing staff on 5 South
at Shannon Hospital for their care of Edwin.
Pallbearers will be J.D. Drgac, David Lane, John Krupala, Robert
Krupala, Jason Reed, and Jason Roe.
The family request memorials be made to Wall Brethren Church,
VistaCare Hospice or a charity of ones choice.
ISAIAH 40:29-31
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary.
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
MARCELINE LANGE FUCHS
Marceline Lange Fuchs, 65, of San Angelo died Saturday, March 24,
2001, in a local hospital.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Cathedral Church of the
Sacred Heart officiated by the Rev. Monsignor Curtis Halfmann.
Marceline was born Jan. 15, 1936, in Ballinger to Roman Alphonse Lange
and Matilda Halfmann Lange. She was a retired employee of Ethicon Inc.
of San Angelo.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Shawn E. Fuchs and
Elaine, of Snellville, Ga., a daughter, Michelle Fuchs of San Angelo;
two brothers, Clinton Lange of Lubbock and Gary Lange of San Angelo;
four grandchildren, Joshua Fuchs of Snellville, Monica Fuchs of
Lawrenceville, Ga., Jason Fuchs and Melissa Fuchs, both of Snellville;
three nephews, Douglas Lange and wife, Gail, of Phoenix, Jeffrey Lange
of Mannheim, Germany, and Sidney Lange and wife, Carrie, of Fort
Worth; one great-niece, Isabel Jean Lange of Phoenix.
Pallbearers will be Douglas Lange, Sidney Lange, Joshua Fuchs, Jason
Fuchs, Roger Looka, and Howard Looka. Honorary pallbearers will be
Douglas Fuchs and Jeffrey Lange.
The family requests that any memorials be made to West Texas Rehab
Center in San Angelo.
03/27/01
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
TODAY
SAN ANGELO Mary Jane Bergstrom, at 3 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel.
SAN ANGELO Tomasa B. Flores, 71, rosary at 7 p.m. at Gutierrez Funeral
Chapels/North; service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church; burial in lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
SAN ANGELO Marceline Lange Fuchs, 65, at 10 a.m. at Cathedral Church
of the Sacred Heart; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Edwin Krupala, 82, at 10 a.m. at Wall Brethren Church;
burial im Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral
Home.
SAN ANGELO Ygnacio V. Mancha Jr., 58, at 10 a.m. in Robert Massie
Riverside Chapel; burial in Fairmount Cemetery.
SAN ANGELO Lynn B. Owen Sr., 65, at 11:30 a.m. at Johnsons Funeral
Home; burial in Belvedere Memorial Park.
EARLY Ruby Lynn Hinesly, 87, at 10 a.m. in Heartland Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Eastlawn Cemetery.
ROBERT LEE Emilia A. Gonzalez, 64, of El Paso, rosary at 7 p.m. at Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church; service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
church; burial in Robert Lee Cemetery; arrangements by Shaffer Funeral
Home.
WINTERS Johnny H. Gann Jr., 68, at 2 p.m. in Winters Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
WEDNESDAY
SWEETWATER James Brooks Harris, 74, at 10 a.m. in McCoy Funeral Home
Chapel of Memories; burial in Roscoe Cemetery.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Emily D. Harris, 75, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at her
residence. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Johnsons
Funeral Home Chapel.
Survivors include daughters, Constance Louise Badger and Maiann
Williams, both of Copper Center, Alaska; sons, James A. Harris III,
Mike Harris and Steven Harris, all of San Angelo; sisters, Toots
Grizzell of Spring, Marian Pilecki of Ocala, Fla., Louise Carrol of
Robinson, Ill., and Jean Graddy of Fort Stockton; and brothers, James
King of Jackson, Tenn., John King of Dunnellon, Fla., Clyde Marshal
Jr. and Everett Wayne King, both of Eugene, Ore., and Bill King of
Tacoma, Wash.
SAN ANGELO Kenneth Paul Burlew, 68, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in a
local hospital. Military graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday
in Belvedere Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Carole Burlew of San Angelo; and
daughters, Charmaine Kamille Armes and Kenna Elaine Watson, both of
San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO Dennis Wayne Roberts, 51, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at
his residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m Wednesday in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral
Home.
Survivors include daughter, Carla Woley of San Angelo; son, Scott
Roberts of Lubbock; father, Bill Roberts of Ballinger; mother, Mary
Jane Roberts of San Angelo; brother, Monte Roberts of San Angelo; and
sisters, Janie Fletcher of Odessa and Kristie Roberts of Ballinger.
SAN ANGELO Lois Martin, 84, died Monday, March 26, 2001, in San
Angelo. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Wanda Burroughs Richardson Voss of San Angelo died Sunday,
March 25, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Robert
Lee Cemetery.
Survivors include daughter, Clo Holland of El Paso and son, David
Richardson of San Angelo.
ROBERT LEE LaDair Sherrill Fearn, 79, died Sunday, March 25, 2001.
Service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Don Fearn of Robert Lee; sons, Mike
Sherrill of Las Vegas and Charles Sherrill of Robert Lee; and
daughter, Ginger Spradling of Sabinal.
SWEETWATER Collis William Adkins, 63, died Monday, March 26, 2001, in
an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in McCoy
Chapel of Memories with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Adkins of Sweetwater; sons, Robert
Adkins and Michael Adkins, both of Sweetwater; daughters, Teresa Davis
of Snyder, Trina Egger and Lisa Adkins, both of Sweetwater, and
Shirley Brasuell of Roscoe; brothers, Larry Adkins of East Liverpool,
Ohio, and Bill Adkins of Wellsville, Ohio; and sisters, Mag Bellville
and Jo Ann Bower, both of East Liverpool.
SWEETWATER Daniel Ray Kropp, 67, of Lampasas died Sunday, March 25,
2001, in Austin. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in
Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home.
Survivors include sisters, Virginia Scarborough of Jack County and
Jewell Kropp of Terrell.
ODESSA Raymond West, 71, died Saturday, March 24, 2001. Service will
be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Belmont Baptist Church with burial in Sunset
Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife Margaret West of Odessa; sons, Raymond Joe
West Jr. of Leesburg, Va. and Donald West of Fort Worth; daughters,
Marie Rivera of Odessa, Diane Peacock of San Angelo and Lucy Bounds of
Fredericktown, Mo.; brothers, Ralph West of Granbury and Robert West
of Abilene; and sisters, Dora Henson of Abilene, Evelyn Singleterry of
Andrews and Yoma Fowler of McCamey.
ORANGE Melvin Earl Leonard Sr., 77, of Deweyville died Monday, March
26, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
at Dorman Funeral Home with burial in King Cemetery in Hartburg.
Arrangements are by Dorman Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Brenda Joyce Leonard Pickett of San
Angelo, Mary R. Cornell of Orange and Barbara Ann Tucker of Polk City,
Fla.; sons, Melvin Leonard Jr. of Deweyville, Michael E. Leonard of
Orange and Wil Lee Leonard of West Orange; and sisters, Estelle Young
of Sherman and Lillian Venticher of Omaha, Neb.
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Obituaries
TOMASA B. FLORES
Tomasa B. Flores, 71, of San Angelo passed away at 9:47 p.m. Friday,
March 23, 2001, in Shannon Medical Center. Rosary service will be at 7
p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Funeral
service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at St. Joseph Catholic
Church with Father Joe Vasquez officiating. Burial will follow in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral
Chapels/North.
Tomasa was born Sept. 22, 1929, in San Antonio. She married Pablo S.
Flores on Dec. 26, 1947. She was first and foremost a model homemaker
and a very loving mother to all her sons and daughters, as well as her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a Catholic and a
lifelong resident of San Angelo.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Pablo S. Flores,
who passed away Jan. 30, 2001; her sister, Margaret Palomin and her
brother-in-law, Manuel S. Florez.
Survivors include four sons, Louis B. Flores of Dallas, Pablo B.
Flores Jr. and wife, Sara, Albert B. Flores and wife, Ruth, and Chris
B. Flores and wife, Norma, all of San Angelo; three daughters, Yolanda
F. Rodriguez and husband, Fred, Angelita Mickey F. Gamez and husband,
Carlos, and Susan F. Reddy and husband, Sam, all of San Angelo. She
also is survived by two brothers, George Banda of Deerfield, Kan., and
Frank Banda of San Angelo; and one sister, Crecencia Martinez of San
Angelo. She had 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, all of
whom she loved and cared for.
Pallbearers will be Paul Jesse, Greg and Adrian Flores, Freddy
Rodriguez and Michael and Theodore Gamez. Honorary pallbearers will be
all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dear mother, you will be missed dearly by all.
The family would like to express its gratitude to the physicians and
ICU staff at Shannon Medical Center for the constant care of our
beloved mother.
Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North, 1102 N. Oakes.
MAYME K. DANIEL
Mayme K. Daniel, 87, of San Angelo passed away Monday, March 26, 2001,
at her residence.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, at Johnsons
Funeral Home.
Ms. Daniel was born Sept. 29, 1913, in Ozona to Jack Kirkpatrick and
Myrtle Hoover Kirkpatrick. She attended San Marcos Academy and Sul
Ross University in Alpine. She came to the San Angelo area in May of
1947.
Ms. Daniel was a stockbroker and was very active in the oil and gas
business. She was a charter member of the Desk and Derrick Club and a
member of the Business and Professional Womens Club. She enjoyed
playing golf when she had the opportunity. She was an accomplished
artist and enjoyed photography and bridge.
She is survived by one sister, Hallie K. Black of Ozona; one brother,
Tom Mitchell of Ozona; many nieces and nephews; and many special
friends.
WILLENA WYATT MILLER
Willena Wyatt Miller, 82, of San Angelo died Monday, March 26, 2001,
at Myrtlewood Estates in San Angelo.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Johnsons
Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home.
Willena was born Nov. 14, 1918, in Belton, the daughter of Floyd Wyatt
and Mae Clements. Her youth was spent in Lampasas. Her family moved to
Ozona in 1932. Willena graduated from Ozona High School in 1935. She
was the first secretary ever employed at Ozona School. She worked for
Claude Denham. She married her high school sweetheart, Morris Miller,
in Ozona on Sept. 30, 1936. They lived on the Miller Ranch in Borden
County for 20 years. In 1957, they moved to Bandera County when they
purchased the Rocky River Ranch near Medina. In 1977 they moved to San
Angelo.
Willena spent her adult life caring for her family that she loved so
much. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Morris, in
October of 1999, and her only child, Ann Carpenter, died in 1993.
Survivors include her granddaughters, Cara Carpenter Huffman of San
Angelo and Julie Ann Carpenter of Pasadena, Calif.; her
great-grandchildren, Kyle Morris Hahn and Chelsea Raelynn Hahn, both
of San Angelo; her brother, Floyd Wyatt of Bandera, and his wife,
Dorothy; her sister-in-law, Mildred Bond of Brookesmith; and many
wonderful friends.
The family would like to give a very special thanks to Myra Martinez,
Odelia Perez, Grace Jones, Alba Trollinger, Lydia Lopez and Hospice of
San Angelo for the loving care they gave to Willena in her final days.
JOHN C. ALLISON
BALLINGER John C. Allison, 63, of Ballinger passed away Monday
morning, March 26, 2001, at Heritage Oaks Estate in Ballinger.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in Evergreen
Cemetery with Lynn Smith officiating. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale
Funeral Home.
John was born May 21, 1937, in Ballinger to Edward J. and Thelma E.
Fletcher Allison. He served in the Army for three years. He moved to
Tucumcari, N.M., and worked for Diamond Shamrock Oil Co. for 32 years,
retiring in 1995 and moving back to Ballinger.
He is survived by a sister, Lorene Allison of Ballinger; cousins, Ross
Black and Gerald Black of Ballinger, Jimmy Black of Winters, Bobby
Black of Ruidoso, N.M., John Fletcher of Jasper, Cora Ellen Proffitt
of Dalhart and Geraldine Organ of Georgetown.
The family would like to thank the Heritage Oaks Estate caregivers and
VistaCare Family Hospice of San Angelo, 1121 S. Bryant. Any memorials
may be made to a favorite charity.
MARTHA M. HERNANDEZ
MENARD Martha M. Hernandez, 88, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, in
Menard.
Rosary was at 7 p.m. Sunday in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Service
will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
with Father Quirino Cornejo officiating. Burial will follow in Garden
of Memories. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Homes.
Martha was born Oct. 7, 1912, in Fort McKavett to Julio and Gracia
Urteaga Morales. She married Manuel Hernandez on June 10, 1932, in
Menard. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church and the Guadalupanas.
Survivors include one son, Roland Hernandez and wife, Jeanette, of
Hutto; four grandchildren, Hilda and Jesus Lopez of Menard, Lupe and
Mina Hernandez of San Angelo, Ray C. and Irma Hernandez of Menard and
Sylvia and Benny Robles of Leander; 13 greatgrandchildren and three
greatgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Hernandez, and one
son, Lupe Hernandez and wife, Elida.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. A special thanks to Shannon Hospital staff and Dr. Kenneth
Rose.