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February 22, 2002
02/22/02
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
Today
San Angelo
Carrie Ford Johnsons Funeral Home 2 p.m.
Sandra Freeman First Christian Church 10 a.m.
ELSEWHERE
Clarence Todd Church of God, Ballinger 10 a.m.
W.K. Rogers May Cemetery, Early 10:30 a.m.
Clara Lazzelle St. Charles Catholic Church, Eden 2 p.m.
Balthasar Hartmann St. Marys Church, Fredericksburg 2 p.m.
Bernice Combs Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home, Goldthwaite 1 p.m.
Calvin Langford Kermit Cemetery, Kermit 2 p.m.
Billie Eckert Mason Funeral Home, Mason 2 p.m.
Bill Ransberger McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater 2 p.m.
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Death Notices
JUNCTION Jane Jackson, 69, of London died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002 in
a Kerrville hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in
London Cemetery in London. Arrangements are by Graham Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Alton Jackson of London; son, Alton L.
Jackson of Sweetwater; daughters, Donna Sue Tabers of Abilene and
Karen Lightfoot of Odessa; brothers, Ray Brewer and Ronnie Brewer; and
sisters, Elaine, Estelle and Gail.
EVANT George Bennett G.B. Emert, 73, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, in
Marlin. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Murphree
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Evant Funeral Home.
Survivors include children, Cullen Bennett Emert of Waco and Stephanie
Seilheimer of Garland; sister, Geraline Dedeker of Evant; and brother,
Lyndal Emert of San Angelo.
BALLINGER Annie Lou Fant, 92, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002 in a local
hospital. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Terrell Fant, Marvin Fant and Creed Fant of
Miles; and daughters, Elizabeth Weathers of Midland and Alene Robinson
of Bridgeport.
IRAAN Francisco M. Lopez, 77, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, in an
Odessa hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis of
Assisi Catholic Church with burial in Restland Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Chapel.
Survivors include sons, Robert Lopez of Corpus Christi, Henry Lopez of
Midland and Louis Lopez of Gillette, Wyo.; daughters, Margie Vasquez,
Beatrice Lombrana and Leviera McNeil, all of Midland, Maria Teresa
Pineda of Muleshoe and Vicki Luere of Little Rock, Ark.; stepsons,
Sergio Gonzalez and Ernest Petralva, both of Midland and Mario
Petralba, Jerardo Gonzalez, Ovidio Mendoza and Reinaldo Mendoza, all
of Iraan; sisters, Juanita Tambunga of San Angelo and Belia Rodriguez
and Rosalinda Sanchez, both of Odessa; and brothers, Joe Lopez and
Ernesto Lopez, both of San Angelo.
LLANO Ethel Etta Alexander, 94, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Eckert Cemetery in
Gillespie. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral
Homes.
Survivors include sons, J.C. Alexander of Pearle, Miss., and Rudolph
Alexander of Piedmont, S.D.; daughters, Etta McPherson of Llano and
Eva Chappell of Burnet; and sister, Alma Treadwell of Santo.
EDEN Gilberto (Chivo) Reyes Gebara,
72, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, in a Tom Green county hospital.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Eden Funeral Home Chapel with
burial in Eden Cemetery.
Survivors include daughter, Tina Ortiz of Fresno, Calif.; and sisters,
Ventura Cardenas and Juana Esparza, both of San Angelo.
MIDLAND Sarah Julia Griffith, 84, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, in
Odessa. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Barnhart
Cemetery in Barnhart. Arrangements are by Ellis Funeral Home.
WINTERS Billie Bailey Middlebrook
, 90, of Winters died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, in an Abilene hospital.
Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist
Church in Winters with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are
by Winters Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughter, Marthiel Russell of Winters; and sister,
Emily Parks of Winters.
SANTA ANNA Ruby F. Hays, 80, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, in an
Abilene hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Trickham Union
Church with burial in Santa Anna Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Henderson Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Myron Hays Jr. of Santa Anna;
daughters, Suzanna Parker of Manhattan, Kan., and Teresa Baker of
Gainesville and Kathy Jo Sciferth of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sons, Thomas
M. Hays III of Austin and Gary Knapp of Norfolk, Va.; and sister,
Alice Wilhide of Fredrick, Md.
SANTA ANNA Ruby Pritchard Box, 89, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, in a
Brownwood care center. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First
Christian Church of Santa Anna with burial in Santa Anna Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Henderson Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughter, Sue Titsworth of Coleman; sons, Don
Pritchard of Santa Anna and Robert Pritchard of Brownwood; and sister,
Beulah (Boots) Aldridge of Santa Anna.
BIG SPRING Nancy Wolcott, 73, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002. Service
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Myers & Smith Chapel with burial in
Mount Olive Memorial Park.
Survivors include sons, Earl Sherill of Midland, Austin Sherrill of
Big Spring and Kenny Sherrill of Garden City; daughter, Patrice
Fiveash of Paint Rock; and sisters, Kathleen Foster of Casa Grande,
Ariz., and Peggy Esch of Grand Rapids, Mich.
SAN SABA Morris (Hode) Randolph, 89, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Cherokee Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Howell-Doran Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Wardell Randolph of Cherokee; Bea Randolphs
daughter, Shelba head of Center City; brothers, Mance Randolph of
Cherokee and Perry Randolph of Llano; and sister, Flora Bowden of
Cherokee.
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Obituaries
ELLA STEINBACH DESHAYES
BALLINGER Ella DeShayes, 86, of Rowena died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002,
in Baptist Memorials Center, where she was a resident for the past two
years. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at St. Josephs Church
in Rowena. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb.
23, at St. Josephs Church.
Ella was born Sept. 25, 1915, in Rowena, Texas, to Bernard and Balbina
(Geistmann) Halfmann. She married Otto Steinbach on June 1, 1945, at
St. Josephs Catholic Church in Rowena. He preceded her in death on
Oct. 29, 1980. She married Paul DeShayes at St. Josephs Church on Dec.
29, 1989.
She was a lifelong resident of the Rowena area. She was a member of
St. Josephs Church and a member of St. Anns Altar Society, Catholic
Daughters and NARFE.
Ella loved growing vegetable and flowers in her yard and garden. She
made many quilts and afghans for her family. Ella also loved to cook
and bake for her family and friends. She took great pride in being a
homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Paul DeShayes of Rowena; one daughter,
Carol Niehues and her husband, Kenneth, of San Angelo; two
granddaughters, Debra Decker and husband, Chad, of Magnolia and Donna
Cline and husband, Cain, of Wall; one great-granddaughter, Paige
Decker of Magnolia; one brother, Albin Halfmann of Rowena; and
numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her husbands
children, Joan Picco of San Diego, Calif., Wayne DeShayes of San
Angelo and Lynda Christensen and husband, Phil, and children of
Austin.
Pallbearers will be David Halfmann, Dennis Halfmann, Melvin Halfmann,
Troy Halfmann, Marvin Dierschke and Melvin Halfmann Jr.
Memorials may be made to Meals for the Elderly or a favorite charity.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Baptist Memorials
for all their help and loving care.
Rains-Seale Funeral Home
COLLEEN CHAMBERS GRADY
Colleen Chambers Grady passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, in San
Angelo. She was a member of Holy Angels Church. A private family
memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 23.
Colleen was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Emmett, Idaho, to Otto William
Chambers and Edith Heller Chambers. She grew up in Boise, Idaho, and
graduated from Boise High School in 1940. She then attended the
University of Idaho Southern Branch (now Idaho State University),
graduating with a degree in pharmacy. During her college years she met
and married her husband of 59 years, Alex L. Grady.
Colleen led a full and eventful life. A member of a pioneer Idaho
family, she enjoyed recounting tales of the exploits of her colorful
relatives as well as her own interesting experiences. After the war,
Als work took them to Montana, Utah, Texas, Nevada and finally in 1973
to Phoenix, Ariz., where they remained in retirement. Retirement for
Colleen and Al was filled with wonderful travel all over the world.
They moved to San Angelo in 1997.
Colleen was a homemaker and a pharmacist. She was always involved in
the lives of her children and grandchildren, upon whom she doted and
was very proud.
Colleen had a lifelong passion for the game of golf. She was an
accomplished golfer and was very active in Ladies Golf Associations in
Dallas, Las Vegas and Phoenix. She held many offices including
president of both the Las Vegas Womens Golf Association and the
Southern Nevada Golf Association.
She is survived by her husband, Alex L. Grady; a daughter, Elaine
Smith and son-in-law, Norman W. Smith; a son, Dr. Robert D. Grady and
daughter-in-law, Kay Quella Grady; grandchildren, Dr. Alison D. Marsh,
Amy M. Marsh, Timothy R. Grady and Jennifer L. Grady;
step-granddaughter, Stephanie L. Smith; a brother, Donald W. Chambers;
and nieces and nephews.
The family is grateful to VistaCare Family Hospice for their
compassionate care. Memorials may be made to the West Texas
Rehabilitation Center or a favorite charity.
Johnsons Funeral Home
PATRICIA ANN SHEEN JESCHKE
Patricia Ann Jeschke, 72, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, after
a brief illness. She was born Jan. 5, 1930, in Eldorado, Texas.
Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb 23, at Miles
Methodist Church with the Rev. Sandy Robinson officiating. Burial will
follow in Miles Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Grady, Mitt and Top Arrott, her nephews, Bill, Dave
and Mark Sheen and cousins, Paul and Bobby Brands.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Harley Jeschke of Miles;
daughter, Ann Jeschke of Miles; and son, Paul Jeschke and his wife,
Barbara, of Bastrop, Texas; grandson, Travis Jeschke of Cedar Creek,
Texas; her brother, Tommy Sheen and wife, Rita, of San Angelo; and
numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her favorite pet,
Lady Wa Ru Jeschke.
She was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Jeschke and her parents,
Frances Sessions Sheen and Thomas Tommy Sheen.
Pat was in the first graduating class at Angelo State University after
the college had become a four-year university. There she received her
teaching certificate. She taught fifth grade at Miles Independent
School District for 23 years before retiring in 1990. She had many
beloved students and kept up with them even after retirement.
During her retirement she took many travels overseas where she toured
England, Italy (her favorite), Germany, Turkey, Greece and many other
foreign countries. In October 2001, she and Harley toured a month in
Germany to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary along with her
cousin, Betty Brands and her husband, Paul.
There are just too many beloved friends and family to name, but mom
loved each and everyone with such a warm and open heart. She will be
deeply missed.
Kisses Mom.
Johnsons Funeral Home
NONA LOUISE GASTON
Nona Louise Gaston, 87, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20,
2002, in a local hospital.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at St. Paul Presbyterian
Church with the Rev. Craig Meyers officiating. Burial will be in
Fairmount Cemetery.
Mrs. Gaston was born Feb. 27, 1914, in Bullard, Texas, to L.V. and
Lillie Hall. She graduated from Parkland Hospital School of Nursing in
Dallas and was a registered nurse at Clinic Hospital and Goodfellow
Air Force Base for over 30 years. She served as a nurse at Pearl
Harbor at the time it was attacked by Japan and ministered to the
injured servicemen.
Mrs. Gaston married Walter W. Gaston on Aug. 6, 1937, in San Angelo.
She is survived by her husband, Walter W. Gaston Sr., one daughter,
Marilyn Gaston, two sons, W.W. Buddy Gaston Jr. and R.H. Skipper
Gaston, all of San Angelo; six grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Carolyn Provine for her help during Mrs.
Gastons illness. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Presbyterian Church
Building Fund.
To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustnt tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we shared so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love each have shown,
But now its time I traveled alone.
So grieve if you must,
Then let your grief by comforted by trust.
Its only for awhile that we must part,
So keep the memories within your heart.
I wont be far away, for life goes on;
So, if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you cant see or touch me, Ill be near.
And if you listen with your heart, youll hear
All of my love around you soft and dear.
And then when you must come this way alone,
Ill be waiting to greet you with a smile
And say, Welcome Home.
Johnsons Funeral Home
ETHEL TERRY DANKWORTH
BALLINGER Ethel Terry Dankworth, 90, of San Angelo died at 2:15 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at Regency House in San Angelo.
She was born Aug. 25, 1911, in Alvin, Texas, to Willis Oscar Terry and
Flora Margaretta Zogg Terry. She married Vernon Dankworth on May 5,
1966. She was an office manager at San-Tex Outdoor Advertising for
many years and a member of First United Methodist Church in Ballinger.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Survivors include one sister, Annette Brandt of Round Rock, Texas; and
several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Evergreen
Cemetery with the Rev. Kent Berry officiating.
Rains-Seale Funeral Home
PATRICIA BOEGNER GROTE
DURANT, Okla. On Feb. 19, 2002, God beckoned Patty to heaven.
Fifty-two years earlier on Dec. 23, 1949, Patricia Boegner Grote,
Patty to her close friends and family, came kicking and screaming into
this world. It didnt matter to her that there was a blizzard sweeping
through Montana that day nor the fact that her parents couldnt get the
car started to get to the hospital. Patty was ready to enter this
world and nothing was going to stop her.
As you may have realized by now, Patty wasnt born in Texas, but she
got here just as fast as she could. By late 1950, Patty was a proud
Texan! Throughout Pattys life she exhibited a bit of a rebellious
spirit, from that cold night in 49 to her high school days. This
rebellious young lady made it through those crazy high school days and
even got accepted into Texas A&M University, an accomplishment of
which she was very proud of (even if she had to sneak in through
summer school). Patty majored in recreation and parks (the real world
called it run and play) while at A&M. Her motto was support the wild
life throw a party!
While pursuing her degree, she met the love of her life, Glen Marvin
Grote. What a catch he was! She had him hog tied and married before he
could say, Gig Em Aggies! Patty left A&M for a time to start a family.
Her first child, Will, was followed 13 months later by her daughter,
Shannon. Six hours after Shannons birth, Patty was back at A&M to
finish what she had started. It only took her eight years and she came
away with a degree that made her proud.
Pattys passion for education and children of all ages led to her
involvement with the Junior Angus Association. She has always been
Will and Shannons biggest fan, but she had enough encouragement,
support and love to pass around to every kid who needed it! Pattys
passion for life and for beef and the Beef industry became quite
evident through her involvement with the American Angus Auxiliary
where she was currently serving as president, and through her
membership with Texas Cattlewomen on the State, local and national
levels.
Patty was all things to all people and a beacon of light to all those
who had the pleasure of her friendship.
Memorial was at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the family ranch in
Bennington, Okla. Another memorial service for her friends will be
held at 5 p.m. March 2, on Mason Mountain at Grote Angus Ranch in
Mason, Texas.
Because of her love for life and her genuine love for people, the
family requests memorials in lieu of flowers be made to American Angus
Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, 3201 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO
64501 or Texas CattleWomen Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 545,
Schulenburg, TX 78956-0545.
The family wishes to thank all of those who sent their prayers. We
know Patty heard them and is probably still checking her e-mails!
Coffey Funeral Home
JOE ROBERT THORP
Joe Robert Thorp, 74, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, 2002, in a
Fort Worth hospital. He was born April 18, 1927, in Mertzon, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Nannie B. Thorp of
Mertzon; and a brother, Stokie Thorp of San Angelo.
In his early years, he had many adventures one being an extra in a
California western movie, Ambush, starring Robert Taylor. He always
loved and enjoyed horses, especially working with race horses.
He joined the Navy during World War II serving aboard the Light
Cruiser, USS VinCennes CA-44. He spent the majority of his later years
in Midland working as an independent oil and gas contractor. He lived
in Sterling City for several years and had just recently retired and
moved to Mineral Wells.
He is survived by two sons, Joe Thorp Jr. and his wife, Elena, of
Farmersville, and Mike Thorp and his wife, Linda, of Midland; one
brother, Tom Thorp and his wife, Esther, of Mertzon; six
grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, Feb.
22, at Shaffer Funeral Home on 8009 Hwy 87 North, in San Angelo.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Sherwood
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the immediate family.
Dont worry about the mule being blind just load the wagon!
Shaffer Funeral Home
JANE GRIFFIS HINEMAN
AUSTIN Memorial service is scheduled Friday morning, Feb. 22, in
Austin, Texas, for Jane Griffis Hineman, 65, a former English and
Latin teacher at Lake View and Central High Schools. She died Tuesday,
Feb. 19, 2002, at her home in Austin, having battled leukemia for the
past 18 months.
She was also an active member of First United Methodist Church in San
Angelo and a member of the chancel choir when she resided in San
Angelo. A native of Coleman, she was a graduate of Southwestern
University in Georgetown, Texas.
Jane is survived by her husband of 39 years, Bruce; and his two
children, Jennifer Hineman of Los Angeles, Calif., and John and his
wife, Kimberly, and two children, Zachary and Dylan, of Sutherland
Springs.
Beck Funeral Home
February 23, 2002
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
Today
SAN ANGELO
Nona Gaston St. Paul Presbyterian Church 11 a.m.
Joe Thorp Sherwood Cemetery 2 p.m.
ELSEWHERE
Annie Fant Evergreen Cemetery, Ballinger 3 p.m.
Ethel Dankworth Evergreen Cemetery, Ballinger 1 p.m.
Carmen Gonzales Myers & Smith, Big Spring 2 p.m.
Nancy Wolcott Myers & Smith Funeral Home, Big Spring 10 a.m.
Morris Randolph Cherokee Cemetery, Cherokee 10 a.m.
Gilberto Gebara Eden Funeral Home, Eden 2 p.m.
Francisco Lopez St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Iraan 10 a.m.
Angie Carrillo Cooper Funeral Chapel, Kermit 10 a.m.
Jane Jackson London Cemetery, London 10 a.m.
Ross Kothmann First United Methodist Church, Mason 10 a.m.
Patricia Jeschke Miles Methodist Church, Miles 10:30 a.m.
Ella DeShayes St. Joseph Church, Rowena 10 a.m.
Murrell Terry Terry Cemetery, San Saba County 1 p.m.
Ruby Box First Christian Church, Santa Anna 2 p.m.
Ruby Hays Trickham Union Church, Santa Anna 11 a.m.
Alberta Linn McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater 2 p.m.
Billie Middlebrook First United Methodist, Winters 10:30 a.m.
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Death Notices
SWEETWATER Alberta Stevenson Linn, 82, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in
a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in McCoy Funeral
Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Garden of Memories.
Survivors include daughter, Pam Linn Murray of Odessa.
SWEETWATER Sharyn Henley Humphrey, 56, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at
her residence. Memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements
are by McCoy Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Humphrey of Sweetwater; son,
Christopher Young of Midlothian; daughter, Melany Dillon of
Waxahachie; and mother, Vera Henley of Sweetwater.
SWEETWATER Harry Dean Rotan, 82, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in an
Abilene hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in McCoy Funeral
Home Chapel with burial in Slaters Chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Rotan of Sweetwater; sons, Gary
Rotan of Stafford and Arvel Rotan of Valley Mills; daughter, Sharon
Rotan of Abilene; and sister, Ferrell.
KINGSLAND Imogene Stanley Krizan, 84, of Kingsland died Thursday, Feb.
21, 2002, in an Austin hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
Highland Lakes Church of Christ with burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial
Park in Burnet. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne
Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Harry Krizan of Kingsland; sons, Horace
Krizan of Louisville, Ky., and Lynn Krizan of Allentown, Pa.;
daughter, Kay Parker of Kingsland; and brothers, Floyd Stanley of
Fayetteville, Ark., and G.B. Stanley of Placentia, Calif.
COLEMAN Virginia Hudson Mullins, 81, of Novice died Thursday, Feb. 21,
2002,, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Walker
Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rough Creek Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Gina McCutchen of Bronte and Melissa
Floyd of Kyle; and son, Jim Mullins of Novice.
PECOS Gloria Alvarez, 45, of Manor died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, in an
Austin hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at 1438 Adams Street.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with
burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Ramon Alvarez, and sons, Ramon Alvarez
and Charlie Alvarez, all of Manor; daughters, Mary Valenzuela of Pecox
and Gloria Rebecca Alvarez of Manor; mother, Jose Rayos of Pecos;
brother, Pete Rayos of Manor; and sisters, Norma Villarrel, Mandy
Sotelo and Melissa Sotelo, all of Pecos, and Priscilla Rodriguez of
Hobbs, N.M.
KILLEEN Cheryl Anne Wilson
, 56, of Killeen died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in Temple. Arrangements
were by Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughter, Shirley Toal of Killeen; mother, Shirley
Daniel of San Angelo; and brothers, Robert Daniel of Fort Worth and
Raymond Lee Daniel of El Centro, Calif.
MASON Mamie Schoenfeld, 86, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002. Service will
be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Mason Funeral Home chapel with burial in Gooch
Cemetery.
Survivors include son, George Schoenfeld of Art.
BIG SPRING Carmen Moreno (Caramelo) Gonzales
, 54, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at his residence. Service will be
at 2 p.m. today in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in
Mount Olive Memorial Park.
Survivors include his wife, Catie Gonzales of Fontana, Calif.;
daughters, Michelle Chapoy of Fontana and Joanne Olivas of Big Spring;
sisters, Rose Moreno and Beatrice Deleon, both of Big Spring;
brothers, Robert R. Gonzales and Rene Valdez Jr., both of Big Spring,
and Carmen Gonzales Jr. of Dallas; and father, Carmen M. Gonzales Sr.
of Big Spring.
SAN SABA Murrell A. Terry, 94, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002. Service
will be at 1 p.m. today in Terry Cemetery. Arrangements are by Howell
Doran Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Terry of San Saba; daughter, Martha
Terry of Austin; and son, Mike Terry of Crawford.
KERMIT James T. Slay, 81, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at his
residence. Graveside service was Friday in Kermit Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Cooper Funeral Chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Corrine Slay of Kermit; sons, James Slay
of Cushing, Okla., Mark Slay of Kermit, Scott Slay of Pampa, Gary Slay
of Fort Smith, Ark., Jerry Slay of Georgia and Pat Slay of Cedarville,
Ark; brothers, Bobby Slay of Amarillo, Leroy Slay of Muskogee, Okla.,
and Jack Slay of Perry, Okla.; and sisters, Helen Downing of Seminole,
Okla., and Glenda Sue Elling of Plano.
KERMIT Angie Briones Carrillo, 50, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, in a
Midland hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. today in Cooper Funeral
Chapel with burial in Kermit Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Fabian Carrillo Sr. of Kermit; sons,
Fabian Carrillo Jr. of San Antonio, Andy Carrillo of Houston, Adam
Carrillo of Kermit and Tony Carrillo of Midland; daughter, Ana Alicia
Carillo of Kermit; mother, Josefa Briones of Kermit; brothers, Tomas
Briones of Phoenix, Ariz., Carlos Briones of Kermit and Paul O.
Briones of Odessa; and sisters, Marcela Martinez and Delma Sanchez,
both of Kermit, and Alicia Ortiz of Andrews.
BIG SPRING Gary Kinard, 52, of Big Spring died Thursday, Feb. 21,
2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 4:30 p.m. Monday in
Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial
Park.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Hernandez of Big Spring; son,
Shannon Kinard of Jackson, Miss.; stepdaughters, Mindy Hernandez,
Cessilee Hernandez and Bernadette Hernandez, all of Big Spring; and
sisters, Kay Gray and Ann Cockrompt, both of Jackson.
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Obituaries
BILLY TED KILLAM
Billy Ted Killam, 55, of San Angelo died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at
his residence.
Mr. Killam was born April 24, 1946, in San Angelo. He married Cathy
Bailey Feb. 13, 2000, in San Angelo.
He was retired from the military.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, W.O. and Martha Ruddell
Schulz, and a granddaughter, Cassidy Schmidt.
Survivors include his wife, Cathy Killam, a son, Richard Euell, two
stepdaughters, Rachael and Kristy Bailey, and two granddaughters,
Haley Schmidt and Amber Sisk, all of San Angelo; aunt, Mildred Lubke
of Rowena; and uncle and aunt, D.T. Killam and Doris Killam of San
Angelo. Johnsons Funeral Home
JAMES F. EUBANKS
ANDREWS Graveside service for James F. Jamie Eubanks, 68, of San
Angelo will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in Andrews Old
Cemetery. Memorial service will follow in Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Officiating will be the Rev. Bob Zap of Andrews.
Jamie died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at his residence in San Angelo. He
was born Nov. 17, 1933, in ODonnell, Texas. Jamie married Shirley
Morris on Aug. 18, 1952, in Hobbs, N.M. He was an area manager for
N.L. McCullough Tool Company for 30 years. He was a member of the
Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley of San Angelo; daughters, Elaine
Thomas and husband, Cliff, of Richardson, and Karen Beard and husband,
Kent, of Katy; and three grandchildren, Bryce Thomas and Allison
Thomas, both of Richardson, and Carson Beard of Katy. McNett Funeral
Home
ROY LEE HUCKABEE
Roy Lee Huckabee, beloved husband, father, uncle and friend, died
Friday, Feb. 22, 2002. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb.
25, at Johnsons Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 2
p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Bartlett Cemetery in Bartlett, Texas.
Born Sept. 28, 1914, in Williamson County, Texas, Roy graduated from
Holland High School, Holland, Texas, and from Texas A&M University in
1936. In 1937, he began his 33-year career with the A&M Extension
Service. In 1939, he met and married his bride of 62 years, Gerry
Norris of Haskell, Texas. Roy served in World War II in the United
States and in Belgium as a captain in the Mechanized Calvary and was
promoted to the rank of major upon discharge in 1945. The couple moved
from Georgetown, Texas, where Roy was county extension agent in 1958,
to San Angelo where he became district agricultural extension agent
until his retirement n 1969.
An active member of First United Methodist Church since moving to San
Angelo, Roys greatest pride was his family, Texas A&M and his gold
game. Roy and Gerry were longtime members of La Paloma Dance Club and
worked with Meals for the Elderly.
Known for his easy-going sense of humor and ready smile, Roy will be
greatly missed by his wife, Gerry; son, Rick; many nieces and nephews
and their families; and special friends, Pat and Myra Stifel, Pinky
and Kathryn McGill, Dusty and Marcie Nevills, and Emil and Dorothy
Jost.
The family wishes to express its deep appreciation to its friends for
their kindness, to VistaCare Family Hospice for their loving care and
support and to the staff at Regency House.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a
favorite charity. Johnsons Funeral Home
SARAH BAILEY GRIFFITH
MIDLAND Sarah Bailey Griffith died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 20,
2002, in her home at Sherwood Assisted Living in Odessa.
She was born to Florence and Lemuel Bailey in Bradshaw on July 1,
1917. She grew up in Anton and married Frank Griffith Dec. 26, 1936.
He died in 1993.
She is survived by children, Paula and husband, Kenneth Paul, of
Albuquerque, N.M., Brenda Caraway and husband, John, of Midland and
Bailey Griffith and his wife, Linda, of Columbus, Neb.; eight
grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Granddaughter Julia Coleman preceded her in death in 1985.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Barnhart
Cemetery in Barnhart with the Rev. Tim Fahrenthold officiating. Ellis
Funeral Home
ANNIE LOU HAMMER FANT
BALLINGER Annie Lou Fant, 92, of Ballinger passed away Thursday, Feb.
21, 2002, in a San Angelo Care Center.
Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Evergreen
Cemetery.
She was born Sept. 8, 1909, in Marlin, Texas, to the late W.R. and
Mary Elizabeth Green Hammer. She married Creed Fulton Fant on May 29,
1926, in Marlin. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She
enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center in Ballinger for many
years. She was a member of Miles Rebecca Lodge and Miles United
Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, C.F. She was the last
surviving member of 11 children.
Survivors include sons, Terrell Fant and wife, Barbara, of San Angelo,
Marvin Fant and wife, Shirley, and Creed Fant and wife, Anita, of
Miles; daughters, Elizabeth Weathers and husband, Chesley of Midland,
Allene Robinson and husband, Tom, of Bridgeport; 14 grandchildren; 26
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Riverside Manor and VistaCare
Family Hospice. Rains-Seale Funeral Home
ELLA STEINBACH DESHAYES
BALLINGER Ella DeShayes, 86, of Rowena died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002,
in Baptist Memorials Center, where she was a resident for the past two
years. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at St. Josephs Church
in Rowena. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb.
23, at St. Josephs Church.
Ella was born Sept. 25, 1915, in Rowena, Texas, to Bernard and Balbina
(Geistmann) Halfmann. She married Otto Steinbach on June 1, 1945, at
St. Josephs Catholic Church in Rowena. He preceded her in death on
Oct. 29, 1980. She married Paul DeShayes at St. Josephs Church on Dec.
29, 1989.
She was a lifelong resident of the Rowena area. She was a member of
St. Josephs Church and a member of St. Anns Altar Society, Catholic
Daughters and NARFE.
Ella loved growing vegetables and flowers in her yard and garden. She
made many quilts and afghans for her family. Ella also loved to cook
and bake for her family and friends. She took great pride in being a
homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Paul DeShayes of Rowena; one daughter,
Carol Niehues and her husband, Kenneth, of San Angelo; two
granddaughters, Debra Decker and husband, Chad, of Magnolia and Donna
Cline and husband, Cain, of Wall; one great-granddaughter, Paige
Decker of Magnolia; one brother, Albin Halfmann of Rowena; and
numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her husbands
children, Joan Picco of San Diego, Calif., Wayne DeShayes of San
Angelo and Lynda Christensen and husband, Phil, and children of
Austin.
Pallbearers will be David Halfmann, Dennis Halfmann, Melvin Halfmann,
Troy Halfmann, Marvin Dierschke and Melvin Halfmann Jr.
Memorials may be made to Meals for the Elderly or a charity of choice.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Baptist Memorials
for all their help and loving care. Rains-Seale Funeral Home
BARBARA ANN WARD
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. Barbara Ann Ward, 68, of Hot Springs passed away
peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002. She was born June 2, 1933, in Texas
and had grown up in San Angelo, Texas. She had resided in Hot Springs
for the past eight years.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Vera Doss;
brother, Robert Doss; and husband, Ronald Ward.
Survivors include a son, Martin Blakeney; daughter, Debra Harner; her
sister and brother-in-law, Jolene and Bob Quick, and their son, Pete;
and her sister, Kathrine Mead. She had five grandchildren, Mandy,
Zack, Michelle, Holly and Double; seven great-grandchildren, Kyle,
Keirra, Melysa, Klouis, Jordan, Seanice and Jacob; and a family
friend, Janice Glass.
Service will be Monday, Feb. 25, at Memorial Park Cemetery in
Amarillo, Texas.
She is greatly missed.
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James Eubanks Andrews Old Cemetery, Andrews 2 p.m.
Virginia Mullins Walker Funeral Home Chapel, Coleman 2 p.m.
Mamie Schoenfeld Mason F.H. Chapel, Mason 3 p.m.
Kenneth Minatra Rough Canyon Point, Sonora 2 p.m.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Jackie Davis, 45, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002. Services
are pending at Starks Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Minnie Martin, 80, of San Angelo died Saturday, Feb. 23,
2002, in a Robert Lee care center. Services are pending at Johnsons
Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Marie Ford, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, in an Eden
care center. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Glen E. Chapman, 88, of Coke County died Friday, Feb. 22,
2002, in a Robert Lee care center. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday
in Shaffer Funeral Home Pioneer Chapel with burial in Divide Cemetery.
Survivors include one son of Alvin.
FORT STOCKTON Margaret Jean Moody Prock,
84, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in Dallas. Service will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in East Hill
Cemetery.
Survivors include his brother, Bill Moody of Fort Stockton; daughter,
Peggy Prock of Dallas; and sons, Charles Buz Prock of Fort Worth and
Bob Calvert of Tulsa, Okla.
WINTERS Edwin Glenn Hart, 68, of Winters died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002,
in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in
Winters Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
Survivors include son, Wesley Glenn Hart of Georgetown; and daughter,
Ann Hart Fowler of San Angelo.
BIG SPRING Mary Lou Pybus, 78, of Odessa and formerly of Big Spring
died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, in an Odessa hospital. Service will be
at 2 p.m. Monday in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial
in Mount Olive Memorial Park.
Survivors include daughters, Doris Hanson of Odessa and Mary Edwards
of Red Oak; brothers, James Jones and Grover Jones, both of Oklahoma,
and Jimmy Knous of Houston and sisters, Imogene Neill of Abilene,
Yvonne Ash of Seattle, Wash., Betty Whitehead of Kirkland, Wash., and
Sue Lee and Ruby Bryant, both of Oklahoma.
BALLINGER Grover David Hurst Sr., 63, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002.
Services are pending at Rains-Seale Funeral Home.
SONORA Lenell James, 62, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002. Services are
pending at Kerbow Funeral Home.
BIG SPRING Sally Anne Bristol, 67, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in a
local hospital. Service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at First United
Methodist Church with burial Tuesday in Lovington City Cemetery in
Lovington, N.M.
Survivors include her husband, Harlan Bristol of Big Spring; son, Alan
Bristol of Corsicana; daughters, Connie Ruth Cavasos of Homer, Alaska,
and Susan Ita Holley of Sachse; stepdaughter, Barbara Stokes of
Council Bluffs, Iowa; her mother, Ita Nole of Big Spring; and sister,
Barbara Ruth Skeen of Kennewick, Wash.
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Obituaries
SYLVIA BERNAL
SONORA Sylvia Bernal, 42, of Sonora and formerly of Graham died
Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in Sonora.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, in Kerbow Funeral Home
Chapel. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at Saint Anns
Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Sonora Cemetery.
Sylvia was born March 23, 1959, in Sonora. She graduated from Sonora
High School. She was the manufacturer of Betos Hot Spice. She was a
member of the Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Beto Bernal; and by her
maternal and paternal grandparents.
She is survived by her daughter, Erica Bernal Strickland and husband,
Greg, of Graham; her granddaughter, Zoe Michelle Strickland of Graham;
her mother, Margaret Bernal of Sonora; two brothers, David Bernal and
Eriberto Bune Bernal, both of Fort Worth; her sister, Terri Perez of
San Angelo; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family of Sylvia Bernal would like to extend their sincere thanks
to the doctors at Shannon Medical Center. We sincerely appreciate Dr.
Cheruku and Dr. Williamson and the nurses of the 5th floor. We would
also like to extend out thanks to Hospice of San Angelo. You all did a
tremendous job and we could not have done this without all of your
help. God Bless. Kerbow Funeral Home
LONNIE GLENDON GIBBY
SAN ANGELO Lonnie Glendon Gibby, 77, of San Angelo died Friday, Feb.
22, 2002, in a local nursing home.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Grape Creek
Cemetery officiated by LeRoy Steen.
Lonnie was born Sept. 8, 1924, in Bell County, Texas, to Lonnie W. and
Mary Ainsworth Gibby. He loved his chickens and also loved to play
dominoes.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Franks Gibby, and by his
parents, Lonnie and Mary Gibby.
Lonnie is survived by his children, Nona Parks and husband, Randy,
Irene Taylor and Lonnie Gibby Jr.; two sisters, Vivea Thrist and Betty
McDanniel; nine grandchildren, including Kevin Parks and wife, Vicky,
and Roy Parks and wife, Kim; and 11 great-grandchildren, including
Miranda Parks, Kaitlin Moore, Rani Parks, Tiffeny Parks, Kevin Parks
III and Zack Parks.
In loving memory of Lonnie Glendon Gibby: you will always be
remembered and never forgotten, you have touched the hearts of so
many. We will miss you and never forget you. Shaffer Funeral Home
ROY LEE HUCKABEE
Roy Lee Huckabee, beloved husband, father, uncle and friend died
Friday, Feb. 22, 2002. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb.
25, at Johnsons Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 2
p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Bartlett Cemetery in Bartlett, Texas.
Born Sept. 28, 1914, in Williamson County, Texas, Roy graduated from
Holland High School, Holland, Texas, and from Texas A&M University in
1936. In 1937, he began his 33-year career with the A&M Extension
Service. In 1939, he met and married his bride of 62 years, Gerry
Norris of Haskell, Texas. Roy served in World War II in the United
States and in Belgium as a captain in the Mechanized Calvary and was
promoted to the rank of major upon discharge in 1945. The couple moved
from Georgetown, Texas, where Roy was county extension agent in 1958,
to San Angelo where he became district agricultural extension agent
until his retirement n 1969.
An active member of First United Methodist Church since moving to San
Angelo, Roys greatest pride was his family, Texas A&M and his golf
game. Roy and Gerry were longtime members of La Paloma Dance Club and
worked with Meals for the Elderly.
Known for his easy-going sense of humor and ready smile, Roy will be
greatly missed by his wife, Gerry; son, Rick; many nieces and nephews
and their families; and special friends, Pat and Myra Stifel, Pinky
and Kathryn McGill, Dusty and Marcie Nevills, and Emil and Dorothy
Jost.
The family wishes to express its deep appreciation to its friends for
their kindness, to VistaCare Family Hospice for their loving care and
support and to the staff at Regency House.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a
favorite charity. Johnsons Funeral Home
KENNETH LEO MINATRA
SONORA Kenneth Leo Minatra, 61, went to be with his Lord on Friday,
Feb. 22, 2002. Kenneth was born Aug. 21, 1940, in Abilene to N.J. and
Nora Swindle Minatra.
He is survived by his wife, Ruthella Minatra; his four children, James
Minatra and wife, Diane, of Abilene, Gary Minatra and wife, Loli, of
Andrews, Eddie Minatra and wife, Anisa, of Clyde, and Nick Dacy and
wife, Jennifer, of Wichita Falls; two brothers, Jim Minatra of Abilene
and Coy Minatra of Oklahoma City. Pa Pa Trees loved all eight of his
grandchildren, Lindsey, Candice, Chase, Landon, Blake, Ashley, Morgan
and Kamden.
Kenneth worked for Wes-Tex Drilling for 20 years, was also the owner
of Minatra Enterprises and part-owner of Brooks Drilling in Sonora
during the 1980s. When the oil crunch of the 80s hit, a new life began
at Rough Canyon on Lake Amistad. There he opened his boat repair shop
and they bought Rough Canyon Inn and Country Store.
Kenneth loved his friends as well as his family. His and Ruthies home
was always open to everyone, and he loved to have a good time. Those
who knew Kenneth knew he had a great sense of humor and his own
special vocabulary. If he ever told you that you were cuter than a red
wagon or a speckled pup, then you were really special.
Soul mates are hard to find. Ruthie found hers in Kenneth and he will
live in her and their childrens hearts forever. We love our Pa Pa
Trees.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at the picnic
tables at the Point at Rough Canyon. Graveside service will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, in Sonora Cemetery.
The family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity. Kerbow
Funeral Home
DEE SMITH
Dee Smith passed away Feb. 16, 2002, at her home after a short
illness. At her request, a private family gathering for her services
will be held.
Mrs. Smith was born May 31, 1926, in Mineral Wells. She was married to
Millard Smith on Oct. 23, 1958. They resided on the Rocker B Ranch
near Big Lake for 22 years until their retirement in July 1988, when
they moved to their own place near Robert Lee.
She was preceded in death by her first daughter, Paula Dee; and two
brothers, Lloyd and Curtis.
Survivors include her husband, Millard Smith; one brother, Ernest
Hagler; one son, Michael Edward Smith; two daughters, Pamela Amonett
and Susie Norman; three grandsons whom she also raised, Rick, Jason
and Justin. She has nine additional grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
The family especially thanks the nursing staff at Shannon Medical
Center, Trisa and Sherry at pulmonary rehabilitation and a very
special thank you to Dr. Raj Cheruku, M.D.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in her name.
Shaffer Funeral Home
BARBARA ANN WARD
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. Barbara Ann Ward, 68, of Hot Springs passed away
peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002. She was born June 2, 1933, in Texas
and had grown up in San Angelo, Texas. She had resided in Hot Springs
for the past eight years.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Vera Doss;
brother, Robert Doss; and husband, Ronald Ward.
Survivors include a son, Martin Blakeney; daughter, Debra Harner; her
sister and brother-in-law, Jolene and Bob Quick, and their son, Pete;
and her sister, Kathrine Mead. She had five grandchildren, Mandy,
Zack, Michelle, Holly and Double; seven great-grandchildren, Kyle,
Keirra, Melysa, Klouis, Jordan, Seanice and Jacob; and a family
friend, Janice Glass.
Service will be Monday, Feb. 25, at Memorial Park Cemetery in
Amarillo, Texas.
She is greatly missed.
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SAN ANGELO
Glen Chapman Shaffer Funeral Home 10 a.m.
Roy Huckabee Johnsons Funeral Home 2 p.m.
Minnie Martin Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel 4 p.m.
ELSEWHERE
Sally Bristol First United Methodist Church, Big Spring 1 p.m.
Gary Kinard Myers & Smith Funeral Home, Big Spring 4:30 p.m.
Mary Pybus Nalley-Pickle & Welch F.H., Big Spring 2 p.m.
Imogene Krizan Highland Lakes Church, Kingsland 10 a.m.
Raymond Fletcher Jr. First Baptist Church, Monahans 4 p.m.
Gloria Alvarez Santa Rosa Catholic Church, Pecos 2 p.m.
Ruby Hays Trickham Union Church, Santa Anna 11 a.m.
Sylvia Bernal Saint Anns Catholic Church, Sonora 10:30 a.m.
Kenneth Minatra Sonora Cemetery, Sonora 2 p.m.
Harry Rotan McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater 2 p.m.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Lena Christine Neligh, 83, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in a
local nursing home. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Sierra
Methodist Church. Graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. in
Belvedere Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/
Knickerbocker.
Survivors include son, Robert Bubba Neligh of San Angelo; and
daughter, Judy Baity of San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO Lorenzo Enox, 90, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in a local
nursing home. Services are pending at Starks Funeral Home.
MONAHANS Raymond Shelby Fletcher Jr., 70, of Monahans died Friday,
Feb. 22, 2002, at his residence. Service will be at 4 p.m. today at
First Baptist Church with private family burial in Monahans Memorial
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Fletcher of Monahans; son, Raymond Doc
Fletcher of Overland Park, Kan.; daughter, Pamela Marlene Fletcher of
Austin; mother, Veta Brittain of Odessa; and sister, Sue Agee of
Midland.
WINTERS Edwin Glenn Hart, 68, of Winters died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002,
in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in
Winters Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
Survivors include son, Wesley Glenn Hart of Georgetown; and daughter,
Ann Hart of San Angelo.
BIG SPRING Lydia Marquez Montano
, 55, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at her residence. Service will be
at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in
Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral
Home.
Survivors include daughters, Crystal Doporto of San Antonio and
Deborah Hicks of Big Spring; sons, Johnny Hicks, Ernest Hicks and
Robert Hicks, all of Big Spring; sisters, Mary Lou M. Recio, Violanda
M. Carrillo and Rosa M. Ontiveros, all of Big Spring, and Juanita M.
Hand of Coppell; and brother, Daniel Marquez of Big Spring.
WINTERS Janell Ruth Norton, 15, of Winters died Saturday, Feb. 23,
2002, in an Abilene hospital. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday in Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial service will follow at 4:30
p.m. First Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home.
Survivors include parents, Don and Janet Norton of Winters; brothers,
Paul Norton and David Norton, both of Winters; sisters, Laura Norton
and Stephanie Norton, both of Winters; grandparents, Joseph and
Virginia Norton of Louisville, Ky., Marie Coleman of Louisville, Ky.
JUNCTION Opal Beck, 90, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in a Kerrville
hospital. Services are pending at Aubrey Fife Funerals.
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Obituaries
KENNETH LEO MINATRA
SONORA Kenneth Leo Minatra, 61, went to be with his Lord on Friday,
Feb. 22, 2002. Kenneth was born Aug. 21, 1940, in Abilene to N.J. and
Nora Swindle Minatra.
He is survived by his wife, Ruthella Minatra; his four children, James
Minatra and wife, Diane, of Abilene, Gary Minatra and wife, Loli, of
Andrews, Eddie Minatra and wife, Anisa, of Clyde, and Nick Dacy and
wife, Jennifer, of Wichita Falls; two brothers, Jim Minatra of Abilene
and Coy Minatra of Oklahoma City. Pa Pa Trees loved all eight of his
grandchildren, Lindsey, Candice, Chase, Landon, Blake, Ashley, Morgan
and Kamden.
Kenneth worked for Wes-Tex Drilling for 20 years, was also the owner
of Minatra Enterprises and part owner of Brooks Drilling in Sonora
during the 1980s. When the oil crunch of the 80s hit, a new life began
at Rough Canyon on Lake Amistad. There he opened his boat repair shop
and they bought Rough Canyon Inn and Country Store.
Kenneth loved his friends as well as his family. His and Ruthies home
was always open to everyone, and he loved to have a good time. Those
who knew Kenneth knew he had a great sense of humor and his own
special vocabulary. If he ever told you that you were cuter than a red
wagon or a speckled pup, then you were really special.
Soul mates are hard to find. Ruthie found hers in Kenneth and he will
live in her and their childrens hearts forever. We love our Pa Pa
Trees.
Memorial service was at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at the picnic tables
at the Point at Rough Canyon. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 25, in Sonora Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Don Grider, John Ronspiez, Victor Reynolds, Larry
Joyce, Rick Kissko, Robert Lamerson and Jerry Ketterer. Honorary
pallbearers are Otis Holt, Don Burks, John Meador, Ralph Crownover,
Chase Minatra and Landon Minatra.
The family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity. Kerbow
Funeral Home
LENELL JAMES
SONORA Lenell James went to be with our Savior on Saturday, Feb. 23,
2002, at home with family and friends by her side.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at New Hope Baptist
Church in Sonora. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Sherwood Cemetery in
Sherwood.
Lenell was born April 24, 1939, in Cooper. She married Howard James on
June 6, 1957, in Mertzon. Lenell spent most of her life nurturing her
family. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Donna.
She is survived by her husband, Howard James of Sonora; three sons,
Jesse James and wife, Helen, of San Angelo, Robert James and wife,
Shermalee, of Canyon Lake, and William James of Wimberley; one sister,
Wanda Harper of San Angelo; five grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Special thanks to special friends Linda and Nelda and to Hospice of
San Angelo and nurse Veronica for all of their special care.
Family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo of a
favorite charity. Kerbow Funeral Home
MINNIE MOHUNDRO MARTIN
Minnie Mohundro Martin, beloved mother, grandmother and aunt passed
away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002.
Service will be at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will be in Grape Creek Cemetery.
Minnie was born Oct. 2, 1921, in Bristol. She married Lenvell Earl
Martin Oct. 3, 1943. She was employed by M-System food stores for 21
years.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 22, 1987; one
granddaughter, Connie Martin; one grandson, Randy Martin; one
great-grandson, Blake Underwood; one sister; one half-sister; three
brothers; one half-brother; and also to whom she considered her sons,
Richard Heald of Eldorado and Harold Jack Hays of Buma.
Survivors include five sons, James Martin of LaPorte, Roy Martin and
wife, Patty, of Grape Creek, Bob Martin and wife, Margie, of
Farmington, N.M., Terry Martin and wife, Casey, of Abilene, and Brad
Martin of Gillette, Wyo.; one daughter, Glennia Hunt and husband, Jay,
of Vernon; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Susie
Bentley of Robert Lee Care Center; one sister-in-law, Thelma Martin of
Corsicana; and a special niece, Marie Rowoldt and family.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Robert Lee Care Center and
VistaCare Family Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Meals for
the Elderly. Johnsons Funeral Home
OLIVE MARIE FORD
Olive Marie Ford of Mereta was born Jan. 28, 1916, in Harlingen,
Texas, to Haniel V. and Bernie (Fisher) Brown. She passed from this
life on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, in an Eden nursing center.
She married Henry F. Bake Ford on Oct. 7, 1939, in San Angelo and
spent most of her life in the San Angelo and Mereta area. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Mereta Baptist Church.
Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Mereta
Cemetery.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Frances
Brown of Altus, Okla.; step-nephew, Donald McClung and his wife, Mandy
of Amarillo; and several loving cousins.
Her husband preceded her in death on Feb. 17 of this year. Johnsons
Funeral Home
THELMA MARGUERITE MORELAND
BALLINGER Thelma Marguerite (Hamilton) Moreland, 81, of Ballinger
passed from this life and went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, Feb.
24, 2002, in a local nursing home.
She was born Oct. 18, 1920, to William (Bill) and Sigrid (Johnson)
Hamilton. She married Troy Moreland on April 20, 1942. Together they
raised four children.
Granny was preceded in death by her husband, Troy; her parents; and
two brothers, Earl and Wesley Hamilton.
Survivors include her children, Shirley Minzenmayer and husband, Leo,
of Winters, Wayne Moreland and wife, Rickye, of Brady, Linda Watson
and husband, Mike, of Coppell, and Peggy Nombrano and husband, Rickey,
of Ballinger. Grandchildren include Susan Minzenmeyer of Winters, Troy
Moreland and wife, Staci, of Brady, Jayme Moreland of Abilene, Bobby
Jack Watson of Big Bend, Cody Watson of Coppell, Jessie Slaughter and
wife, Crystal, of Brady, Lacy Slaughter of San Angelo and R.J.
Nombrano of Ballinger. Granny is also survived by one
great-grandchild, Devon Hoelscher of San Angelo.
Also surviving are her treasured sister and brother-in-law, Mae and
Elves W. Cotton of Ballinger who were so dear to her; sister, Billie
Eva Brashear and husband, Wayne, of Dallas; sisters-in-law, Nelsene
Hamilton of Ballinger and Neoma Greenwood of San Angelo; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
For many years, Granny worked as a waitress in Jacks Café. She also
worked for Fultons and Wheelers. In her later years, she was a
caregiver. Until her health prevented her from doing so, Granny was an
active member of her church, attending Sunday school and organizing
dinners for bereaved families. She was also active in the American
Cancer Society.
Granny was a very loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. In
earlier years, she liked going fishing with Troy, her family and
friends. She was a wonderful cook and always had room for one more at
the table. Granny always enjoyed people and became lovingly referred
to as Mama Moreland to many of her childrens friends and later as
Granny Moreland. Granny loved spending time with her family. She also
loved to sew and spent many countless hours creating memories and
treasures for her grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at Rains-Seale
Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at First
Baptist Church of Ballinger with burial in Garden of Memories in
Evergreen Cemetery. Rev. Ferris Akins will officiate. Nephews will
serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, the American Cancer Society
or to a favorite charity. Rains-Seale Funeral Home
MIKE ATEN
Mike Aten was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Lamesa, Texas, where he attended
school and spent the early years of his life. A resident of Big Lake,
Texas, since 1973, he suddenly passed from this life Saturday, Feb.
23, 2002 at his home.
Mike was employed many years with Britt Construction until 1982 and
had been substitute teaching at Reagan County schools for the last 10
years. Mike enjoyed toying with and repairing computers. He loved
being involved with his students and they respected and loved him as a
teacher.
Holy rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at St.
Margarets Catholic Church in Big Lake. Funeral mass will be celebrated
at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at St. Margarets Catholic Church with
interment to follow in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake.
Pallbearers will be Larry Aten, Robert Aten, Coby Aten, Joey Aten,
Gabriel Pena and Louis Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be
Gilbert Gaitan, Robert Galvan, Juan Maltos, Tony Smith and Justin
MacGregor.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Esther Aten of Big
Lake; daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Robert Galvan of Big
Lake, Cindy and Juan Maltos of Big Lake and Sandy and Tony Smith of
San Angelo; grandchildren, Vanessa, Justin and Victoria; mother,
Rosella Aten of Lamesa; brothers, Larry and Robert Aten, both of
Lamesa; mother-in-law, Lara Gaitan of Sterling City; brothers-in-law,
Gilbert Gaitan of San Angelo, Joe Gaitan of Lubbock and Visente Gaitan
of San Angelo; and several nieces and nephews.
Mikes students were the highlight of his days. As a loving and devoted
father and grandfather, he went the extra mile for his children and
their children. He is loved and will be missed by all that encountered
him during their lives. Johnsons Funeral Home
February 26, 2002
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Funerals
Today
San Angelo
Lonnie Gibby Grape Creek Cemetery 2 p.m.
ELSEWHERE
Thelma Moreland First Baptist Church, Ballinger 11 a.m.
Lydia Montano Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Big Spring 10 a.m.
Margaret Prock Fort Stockton Funeral Home, Fort Stockton 10 a.m.
Olive Ford Mereta Cemetery, Mereta 3:30 p.m.
Lenell James New Hope Baptist Church, Sonora 10 a.m.
Edwin Hart Winters Funeral Home, Winters 2:30 p.m.
Janell Norton Lakeview Cemetery, Winters 11:30 a.m.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO James D. Smallwood, 34, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002.
Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Serena Mercedes Garza, infant daughter of Blossom and
Sergio Garza of San Angelo, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002. Rosary will be
at 7 p.m. today in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Calvary Cemetery.
Survivors include her parents; and siblings, Sariah Alexis Garza and
Daniel Diaz.
PECOS Michael James Proft, infant son of Tabitha Akins and Jason
Proft, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in an Odessa hospital. Memorial
service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral
Home.
Survivors include parents and maternal grandparents, Mary Ann Akins
and James Akins, all of Pecos; and paternal grandparents, Berry Proft
of Gray, Ind., and Mary Kay Proft of Springfield, Mo.
BALLINGER Grover David Hurst Sr., 63, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002.
Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jesus Christ Church with burial
in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Nathaniel Hurst of Memphis, Tenn., and Grover
Davit Hurst of Detroit; daughters, Beverly Michelle Gastei, Mary Jane
Hurst and Theresa Smith, all of West Memphis, Ark., Kimberly Hurst of
California and Janice Marie Wade of Detroit; brothers, Daniel Hurst of
Memphis and Joseph Hurst of California; and sisters, Helen Butler of
Detroit and Betty Jean Hurst of California.
SAN SABA Alvin Locker, 69, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002. Service will be
at 2 p.m. today at Howell Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in
Varga Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Gunn Locker of La Porte; and sons,
Gary Locker of Shady Shores and Randall Locker of Denton.
DEL RIO Billye Louise Cade Cash, 79, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002 in a
local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesdayin G.W. Cox
Memorial Funeral Chapel with burial in Westlawn Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Roy D. Cash of Langtry; son, D. Wayne
Cash; daughter, Sharon E. Cash Cotton of Del Rio; and brothers, Jack
M. Cade of Odessa and Clay Cade of Sonora.
BIG SPRING Josefita Fita Parras Rubio, 68, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesdayat Sacred Heart Catholic Church
with burial in Trinity Memorial Park.
Survivors include daughters, Margie Johnson of Big Spring and Maria
Belen Martinez of San Antonio; sons, Benito Rubio Jr. of Big Spring,
Rudy Rubio of Memphis, Tenn., and Oscar Rubio of Plano; and two
sisters, Emma Parras Olgin of Midland and Linda Parras Chavez of
Austin.
MASON Elmer Edgar Goff, 80, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002. Service will
be at 2 p.m. Wednesdayin Mason Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fly
Gap Cemetery.
Survivors include nieces, Zee Underwood of Llano, Frances Ashabranner
of Brady and Ola Low of Menard; and nephew, Roy Goff of Llano.
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Obituaries
MATTIE OPAL McWILLIAMS BECK
JUNCTION Mattie Opal McWilliams Beck was born Sept. 30, 1911, on the
family ranch in Talpa, Texas. She was one of 10 children of Earl and
Ella Mae Woods McWilliams.
Opal died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in
Kerrville. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63
years, Joe J. Beck, on Feb. 17, 1994, her parents, three sisters and
one brother. Opal was 90 years old at the time of her death.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at First Baptist Church
of Junction with Brother Morris Cook and Brother Sam Coffey
officiating. Burial will be in Junction Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Aubrey Fife Funeral
Home.
Opal spent her childhood on the family ranch where she loved being
part of a big family, the out-of-doors and horseback riding. When she
was in high school, her father was elected sheriff of Runnels County
and the family moved into Ballinger, where they lived in the county
jail. Her mother cooked for the prisoners and her father later became
a Texas Ranger.
In 1927, Opal marched in a ticker tape parade with the Ballinger High
School Band and Pep Squad in Abilene, Texas, in honor of Charles
Lindbergh. She graduated from Ballinger High School in 1929, where she
was a Bearcat cheerleader and excelled in speech and drama. Opal
enrolled in Simmons College in Abilene but changed college plans to
marry.
On Jan. 31, 1931, Opal married Joe J. Beck, her high-school
sweetheart. During their marriage they lived in Mason, Ballinger,
Quanah, Marfa and Junction following Joes career with West Texas
Utilities. Opal and Joe lived in Junction a total of 60 years and they
had three children, Joe Lowell, Robert Earl and Linda Jean. Opal also
worked part time for West Texas Utilities as a receptionist and
bookkeeper for 10 years.
Opal was a devoted Christian and an active member of Junctions First
Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She taught Sunday School
classes, was a member of Womens Missionary Union, volunteered in the
church office and was a member of the Faith Sunday School Class. She
was a charter member of Cactus Study Club, serving in officer
positions and as a committee member when the club raised money to
build the Junction City swimming pool.
Opal also served on the Kimble County Library Board, delivered Meals
on Wheels, was active in several bridge clubs, was a great cook and
thought only of the well-being of others. She was beloved by her
family. Opal lived a Christian example and was a faithful teacher,
mentor and friend.
Opal is survived by a son, Joe L. Beck of Junction; a son and
daughter-in-law, Bob and Jean Beck of Levelland; one daughter and
son-in-law, Linda and Kenny Neal of Abilene; five grandchildren, Randy
Beck of New York City, Debbie Wuerflein and husband, John, of
Levelland, Mike Beck and wife, Betsy, of El Paso, Deric Neal of
Bentonville, Ark., and Jordan Neal of Abilene; six
great-grandchildren, Seth Richmond, Brooke Beck, Carson Wuerflein,
Chase Wuerflein, Jerod Beck and Joshua Beck; one sister and
brother-in-law, Sissy and Johnny Barry of San Angelo; four brothers
and sisters-in-law, Dalton and Ginny McWilliams of Salt Lake City,
Utah, Garrett and Maggie McWilliams of Fair Oaks, Ron and Peggy
McWilliams of Loudon, Tenn., and Bill and Barbara McWilliams of
Midland; and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Randy Beck, Mike Beck, Deric Neal, Jordan Neal,
John Wuerflein, Carson Wuerflein and David Dobbins. Honorary
pallbearers are the deacons of the First Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the donors favorite charity.
Aubrey Fife Funerals
THELMA MARGUERITE MORELAND
BALLINGER Thelma Marguerite (Hamilton) Moreland, 81, of Ballinger
passed from this life and went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, Feb.
24, 2002, in a local nursing home.
She was born Oct. 18, 1920, to William (Bill) and Sigrid (Johnson)
Hamilton. She married Troy Moreland on April 20, 1942. Together they
raised four children.
Granny was preceded in death by her husband, Troy; her parents; and
two brothers, Earl and Wesley Hamilton.
Survivors include her children, Shirley Minzenmayer and husband, Leo,
of Winters, Wayne Moreland and wife, Rickye, of Brady, Linda Watson
and husband, Mike, of Coppell, and Peggy Nombrano and husband, Rickey,
of Ballinger. Grandchildren include Susan Minzenmayer of Winters, Troy
Moreland and wife, Staci, of Brady, Jayme Moreland of Abilene, Bobby
Jack Watson of Big Bend, Cody Watson of Coppell, Jesse Slaughter and
wife, Crystal, of Brady, Lacy Slaughter of San Angelo and R.J.
Nombrano of Ballinger. Granny is also survived by one
great-grandchild, Devon Hoelscher of San Angelo.
Also surviving are her treasured sister and brother-in-law, Mae and
Elves W. Cotton Cook of Ballinger who were so dear to her; sister,
Billie Eva Brashear and husband, Wayne, of Dallas; sisters-in-law,
Nelsene Hamilton of Ballinger and Neoma Greenwood of San Angelo; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
For many years, Granny worked as a waitress in Jacks Café. She also
worked for Fultons and Wheelers. In her later years, she was a
caregiver. Until her health prevented her from doing so, Granny was an
active member of her church, attending Sunday school and organizing
dinners for bereaved families. She was also active in the American
Cancer Society.
Granny was a very loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. In
earlier years, she liked going fishing with Troy, her family and
friends. She was a wonderful cook and always had room for one more at
the table. Granny always enjoyed people and became lovingly referred
to as Mama Moreland to many of her childrens friends and later as
Granny Moreland. Granny loved spending time with her family. She also
loved to sew and spent many countless hours creating memories and
treasures for her grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at Rains-Seale
Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at First
Baptist Church of Ballinger with burial in Garden of Memories in
Evergreen Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, the American Cancer Society
or to a favorite charity.
Rains-Seale Funeral Home
February 27, 2002
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Funerals
Today
San Angelo
Serena Garza Calvary Cemetery 2 p.m.
Isabel Alcala Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 10 a.m.
ELSEWHERE
Alice Buchanan Rains-Seale Funeral Home, Ballinger 2 p.m.
Mike Aten St. Margarets Catholic Church, Big Lake 3 p.m.
Josefita Rubio Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Big Spring 2 p.m.
Rudolfo Alizzi Rest Haven Cemetery, Brady 1 p.m.
Robert Shelton Rock Springs Cemetery, Goldthwaite 2 p.m.
Mattie Beck First Baptist Church, Junction 2 p.m.
Elmer Goff Mason Funeral Home, Mason 2 p.m.
Juanita Henson First Baptist Church, Stanton 2 p.m.
Sharyn Humphrey.. Holy Family Catholic Church,Sweetwater 11 a.m.
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Death Notices
COLEMAN Wanda Wallace, 87, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in a local
nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Henderson Funeral
Home Chapel with burial in Santa Anna Cemetery.
Survivors include nephew, Harold Davis of Snyder; and nieces, Delores
Tankersly of Eastland, Grovena Fry of Tolar, and Dorthy Ann Davis and
Bille Burke Davis, both of Houston.
COLEMAN U.W. Johnny Johnson, 90, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in a
local hospital. Services are pending at Walker Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Michael William Bugarski, 83, died at his residence.
Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Thresa Lanell (Newsome) Gary, 61, died Tuesday, Feb. 26,
2002 at her residence. Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Second
Baptist Church with burial in Fairmont Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Johnsons Funeral Home.
Survivors include her mother, Ruth Daughtery of San Angelo; daughters,
Pamela J. Lasater of Mesquite, Denise L. Mills of San Angelo and Jan
M. Bailey of Eldorado; son, William W. Gary of El Paso; sisters, Kay
Wade of San Angelo and Karen Porter of Houston; and brother, Richard
Newsome.
STANTON Juanita Janice Henson, 64, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at her
residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gilbreath
Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Sonny Henson of Stanton; son,
Wesley Henson of Water Valley; daughter, Valerie Zarate of Lamesa; and
sister, Glenda Sappelt of Shreveport, La.
BRADY Buna Browning Lohn, 95, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002. Service
will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with
burial in Lohn Family Cemetery.
Survivors include son, Larry Lohn of Maxwell; daughter, Betty Tedder
of Abilene; and sister, Eunice Day of Lohn.
SWEETWATER Sharyn Henley Humphrey, 56, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at
her residence. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at Holy
Family Catholic Church. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Humphrey of Sweetwater; son,
Christopher Young of Midlothian; daughter, Melany Dillon of
Waxahachie; and mother, Vera Henley of Sweetwater.
BALLINGER Alice Porter Buchanan, 98, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002.
Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Rains-Seale Chapel with burial in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Survivors include son, Homer Fuller of Whitney; daughters, Ouida
McDuffee of Ballinger and Jean Bearden of Hillsboro.
SANTA ANNA Corine Benge Eubank, 73, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in a
San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Elm
Street Church of Christ with burial in Santa Anna Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Henderson Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Norma Jo Jones of Santa Anna and Jana Kay
of Snyder; son, James Richard of Christoval; sister, Lanita Bozeman of
Houston; and brothers, Charles Benge of Lubbock and Alton Buddy Benge
of Brownwood.
BRADY Rudolfo Cortinas Rudy Hubba Alizzi Jr., 55, died Saturday, Feb.
23, 2002, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today
in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Leatherwood Memorial
Chapels.
Survivors include his father, Rudolfo Alizzi Sr. of San Antonio;
daughters, Anna Ledezma of San Antonio and Sandra Alizzi and Annette
Solis, both of Brady; brother, Ruben Gutierrez of San Antonio; and
sister, Antonia Cantu, of San Antonio.
SWEETWATER Janet Melba Miller, 64, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, in a
local nursing home. Graveside service was Tuesday in Sweetwater
Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Candy Lynch and Kristi Weldy, both of
Sweetwater; and sister, Gladys Storie of Guverneur, N.Y.
GOLDTHWAITE Robert E. Shelton, 84, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in a
Gatesville hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Rock
Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home.
Survivors include brother, Joe Shelton of Mills County.
KINGSLAND James C. Foster, 97, of Burnet died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002,
in a local nursing home. Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Chapel
of the Hills Baptist Church in Buchanan Dam with burial in Lakeland
Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County. Arrangements are by
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Parolee Lucinda Foster of Burnet;
daughters, Jean Moseley of Burnet and Edith Kelley of Hobbs, N.M.;
three brothers; and two sisters.
FREDERICKSBURG James J. Moellendorf, 82, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002,
in a local nursing home. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today in
the chapel of Schaetter Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at St. Marys Catholic Church with entombment in St. Marys
Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Sultemeier Moellendorf of
Fredericksburg; son, Larry Moellendorf of Fredericksburg; daughter,
Mitzie Dolgener of Fredericksburg; brothers, Egon Moellendorf of San
Antonio and J.C. Moellendorf of Fredericksburg; and sisters, Madlyn
Hoffmann of Fredericksburg, Francis Stevenson of San Antonio and
Joselyn Oehler of Alaska.
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Obituaries
WERNER B. LANGE
BALLINGER Werner B. Digger Lange, age 87, of Rowena passed away
peacefully at his home in Rowena early Tuesday morning, Feb. 26, 2002,
surrounded by his family.
A wake service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at St.
Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena. The Mass of Christian Burial will be
at 10 a.m. Friday, March 1, at St. Joseph Church with burial following
in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
He was born on March 21, 1914, in Olfen, Texas, to Robert and
Hildegard Matthiesen Lange. He married Catherine Josephine Beach on
April 23, 1941, in San Angelo. They lived there until 1947, then moved
to Rowena. He was engaged in water well drilling and farming and
ranching until his death. He was well known throughout the area for
his water witching abilities.
Werner was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena and a
member of the Rowena Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the
Rowena Lions Club and a charter member of the Rowena Volunteer Fire
Department and built the first fire truck for the department. He was
also instrumental in the establishment of the Rowena Water Supply,
Corp.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine on Aug. 16, 1995. He
was also preceded in death by a grandson, Ted Bruton; a
great-grandson, Matthew Hoelscher; and two brothers, Gilbert and
Jerome Lange.
He is survived by his nine children and their spouses, Ann and Charles
Hoelscher of Grape Creek, Leroy and Semore Lange of Carlsbad, Texas,
Terry and Larry Evans of San Angelo, Bill and Penny Lange of Rowena,
John and Tina Lange, Larry and Rebbie Lange and Pat and Sharon Lange,
all of Ballinger, Ginger and Mark Bruton of San Angelo and Nick and
Nola Lange of Barnhart; his grandchildren, Scott and Traci Hoelscher,
Pam and Mark Harris, Shane and Jennifer Hoelscher, Derrick and Tana
Hoelscher, Toni Hoelscher, Clay Lange, Chad and Jennifer Lange, Craig
Lange, Chance Evans, Patrick and Courtney Lange, Chris and Tiffany
Lange, Courtney and Matt Harrison, Nathan Lange, Wendy Lange, Casey
Lange, Chase Bruton, Tori Lange, Ryan Lange, Ty Lange and Keezia
Lange; and his great-grandchildren, Shelby and Bryan Harris, Alisa and
Reagan Hoelscher, Christena Hoelscher, Catherine Hoelscher, Wyatt and
Tycie Lange and Cambrey Lange. His brothers and sisters, Elvira
Halfmann, Adeline Eggemeyer, Dorothy and Floyd Frerich, R.B. and
Lynette Lange, George and Louise Lange Hubert and Nita Lange and two
sisters-in-law, Olga Lange and Evelyn Lange also survive him.
Werner loved playing cards and dominoes with family and friends and
especially enjoyed his fishing trips to the coast with his brothers
and sisters and had a great love and respect for Father Fabian and
Brother John David and the Mt. Carmel Hermitage in Christoval.
Memorials may be given to Mt. Carmel Hermitage, P.O. Box 337,
Christoval, TX 76935; The Texas Groundwater Assoc. Scholarship Fund,
206 San Jacinto Bldg., Austin, TX 78701; The Matthiesen Seminary
Burse, The West Texas Rehab or a charity of ones choice.
Rains-Seale Funeral Home
SERENA MERCEDES GARZA
Serena Mercedes Garza went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday,
Feb. 24, 2002.
Rosary was at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Calvary
Cemetery.
Serena was born on Oct. 28, 2001, to Sergio and Blossom Garza in San
Angelo. She was three and a half months old.
Serena was preceded in death by her sister, Brianna Jasmine Garza;
great-grandparents, Felipe and Maria Cardenas of San Angelo; and
great-grandmother, Dominga Escamilla of Linares.
Survivors include her parents, Sergio and Blossom Garza; one brother,
Daniel Diaz; a sister, Ashley Sanchez; and her twin sister, Sariah
Alexis Garza, all of Austin; maternal grandmother, Emma Gonzales of
San Angelo; paternal grandparents, Mario and Maria Garza of Linares,
Mexico; godparents, Javier and Severiana Garza of Austin; three
uncles, Ricky Cardenas, Adam Cardenas and wife, Liza, of San Angelo
and Omar Garza of Linares, Mexico; eight aunts, Lizabeth Capuchino,
Sandra Guerra, Veronica Gonzales and husband, Rudy, Norma Sanchez and
Maricela Gutierrez, all of San Angelo, Jessica Gonzales of Austin,
Miriam Garza and Lupita Garza of Linares, Mexico; and numerous
cousins.
Pallbearers will be Omar Garza and Rudy Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers
will be uncles and numerous cousins.
The family would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to Dr.
Wagnon and Dr. Patyrak and all the staff in E.R. in Shannon Medical
Center.
Johnsons Funeral Home
ISABEL GARCIA ALCALA
Isabel Garcia Alcala, 71, of San Angelo, Texas, went to be with the
Lord on Feb. 25, 2002, in a local hospital.
He was born March 6, 1930, in San Angelo and was a construction
worker.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father and three brothers.
He is survived by his only brother, Fred Reyes; only sister, Soccoro
Garcia; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Lawnhaven
Memorial Gardens.
Johnsons Funeral Home
EUGENE GENE HUTCHISON
Eugene Gene Hutchison, 81, was born in Porterville, Miss. The son of
the late Maude Evans Hutchison and Willie Gay Hutchison, Gene died at
his home Monday, Feb. 25, 2002.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Clark Hutchison, the
daughter of Sarah Allen Clark and C.E. Clark of San Angelo.
He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He and Inez had
moved to the Grape Creek community in 1954. Gene worked for many years
for Ponca Wholesale Co. until his retirement in 1985.
He is survived by a stepson, D.D. Luckie and his wife, Betty, of
Dallas; their son, Tony and wife, Roberta, of Tampa, Fla.; and another
son, Stan and his wife, Becky, of Garland, Texas; as well as his
friends of many years, F.K. and Virgie Doss and Neal and Shirlene Doss
and their families of San Angelo and Vernon and Frieda Doss and family
of Oklahoma.
Gene ate lunch every day for many years at the Cross Roads Restaurant
in San Angelo and supper at the Burger Shop in Grape Creek, where he
had many friends who will miss him. He was a member of the Ninth and
Main Street Church of Christ for many years.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in Fairmount
Cemetery, 1116 W. Avenue N, San Angelo. Family visitation will be at
Johnsons Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Instead of flowers, donations may be made to the Main Street Church of
Christ or a charity of choice.
Johnsons Funeral Home
MIKE ATEN
Mike Aten was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Lamesa, Texas, where he attended
school and spent the early years of his life. A resident of Big Lake,
Texas, since 1973, he suddenly passed from this life Saturday, Feb.
23, 2002, at his home.
Mike was employed many years with Britt Construction until 1982 and
had been substitute teaching at Reagan County schools for the last 10
years. Mike enjoyed toying with and repairing computers. He loved
being involved with his students and they respected and loved him as a
teacher.
Holy rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at St. Margarets
Catholic Church in Big Lake. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, at St. Margarets Catholic Church with interment to
follow in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake.
Pallbearers will be Larry Aten, Robert Aten, Coby Aten, Joey Aten,
Gabriel Pena and Louis Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be
Gilbert Gaitan, Robert Galvan, Juan Maltos, Tony Smith and Justin
MacGregor.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Esther Aten of Big
Lake; daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Robert Galvan of Big
Lake, Cindy and Juan Maltos of Big Lake and Sandy and Tony Smith of
San Angelo; grandchildren, Vanessa, Justin and Victoria; mother,
Rosella Aten of Lamesa; brothers, Larry and Robert Aten, both of
Lamesa; mother-in-law, Lara Gaitan of Sterling City; brothers-in-law,
Gilbert Gaitan of San Angelo, Joe Gaitan of Lubbock and Visente Gaitan
of San Angelo; and several nieces and nephews.
Mikes students were the highlight of his days. As a loving and devoted
father and grandfather, he went the extra mile for his children and
their children. He is loved and will be missed by all that encountered
him during their lives.
Johnsons Funeral Home
PAULINE EVELYN GREGORY CAUBLE
Pauline Evelyn Gregory Cauble, 89, of Big Lake passed away Monday,
Feb. 25, 2002, following a brief illness. She spent her lifetime
devoting herself to her family. Her love and support will be deeply
missed.
Evelyn was born June 13, 1912, in Howard County, Texas, to John and
Nora Gregory.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Wood of California and
Virginia Low Green of Big Spring.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, E.G. Cauble Jr. of Big
Lake; daughter, Carole Jean Fox and husband, Dick, of Houston;
granddaughters, Cheryl Fox and Catherine Fox, both of Houston; sister,
Lacey Low of Big Spring; brother-in-law, Douglas Cauble of San Angelo;
sister-in-law and husband, Mildred and Ross Callihan of Big Spring;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
A family visitation will be Friday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
First Baptist Church of Big Lake at the corner of Maryland and Seventh
Street. Graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. in Glen Rest Cemetery
in Big Lake with the Rev. J.B. Bitner officiating.
Memorials in Evelyns name may be made to the Big Lake Ministerial
Alliance or to Meals on Wheels.
Johnsons Funeral Home
February 28, 2002
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
Today
San Angelo
Eugene Hutchison Fairmount Cemetery 2 p.m.
Scott Murray Johnsons Funeral Home 2 p.m.
ELSEWHERE
Grover Hurst Sr. Jesus Baptist Church, Ballinger 1 p.m.
Luisa Cortez St. Thomas Catholic Church, Big Spring 4 p.m.
Buna Lohn Heritage Funeral Home, Brady 10 a.m.
James Mollendorf St. Marys Church, Fredericksburg 11 a.m.
Wanda Wallace Henderson Funeral Home, Santa Anna 2 p.m.
Corine Eubank Elm Street Church of Christ, Santa Anna 10:30 a.m.
Dorothy Bentley First Baptist Church, Winters 10:30 a.m.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Jacqueline D. Davis, 45, died Saturday, Feb. 23, at her
residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church
with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Starks
Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Davis, father, Jacob Pullen,
mother, Clarice Nunn and sons, David Robinson and Danny Walton, all of
San Angelo; daughter, Juanita Robinson of Austin; brothers, Allen
McNally and Billy Nunn, both of Irvin, John McNally of Colorado
Springs, Colo., Bobby Nunn of Dallas and Michael McClemore of San
Angelo; and sisters, Constance Nunn of Alvin, Ga., and Talama Nunn of
San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO Scott Murray, 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in a local
hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Johnsons Funeral Home
with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Murray of San Angelo; daughter,
Patricia Ann Bryant of Norfolk, Va.; son, James Scott Murray of New
Braunfels; and brother of Pennsylvania.
SAN ANGELO Geraldine Graf, 66, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002. Rosary
will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Service will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Angels Church with burial in St.
Josephs Catholic Cemetery in Rowena.
Survivors include her husband, Tony Graf; children, Ronald Franke,
Cindy Gill of Longview, Peggy Pruitt of Watauga, Gene Franke of Water
Valley and Chris Franke; sister, Betty Wojtek of Eden; and brother,
William Rohmfeld Jr. of Ballinger.
WINTERS Dorothy Bedford Bentley, 83, of Fayetteville, Ark., died
Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in Fayetteville. Service will be at 10:30 a.m.
today at First Baptist Church with burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Mike Bedford of Fayetteville, Ark.; and
daughters, Mary Lynn Jessie of Fayetteville, and Sherri Hodges and Pam
Curtis, both of Dallas.
MONAHANS Genevieve Best, 90, of Hobbs, N.M., died Tuesday, Feb. 26,
2002, in a Hobbs nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at
First Christian Church with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, William J. Gearhart of Clarksville, Tenn.; and
daughter, Judy Blackstock of Hobbs, N.M.
ALPINE Pablo Flores Martinez, 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in a
local nursing home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of
Peace Catholic Church. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church
with burial in Holy Angels Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin
Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Esperanza Martinez of Alpine; daughter,
Sylvia Martinez Portillo of Monahans; sons, Ruben Paul Martinez of El
Paso, Joe Albert Martinez of Seminole, Ervey Martinez of San Diego,
Calif., and Armando Martinez of Odessa; sisters, Concha Martinez,
Teresa Martinez, Lupe Vega and Josepha Hernandez, all of Alpine; and
brother, Elias Martinez of Odessa.
MONAHANS Manuel Porras Jr.,
52, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will
be at 10 a.m. in Harkey Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tamarisk
Cemetery in Grandfall.
Survivors include brother, Jesus Porras of Monahans; sisters, Rita
Morales of Jal, N.M., Socorro Velasquez, Ramona Ochoa and Belen
Porras, all of Monahans.
FREDERICKSBURG Harold C. Grobe, 81, of Killeen and formerly of
Fredericksburg, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002. Service will be at 10:30
a.m. Friday in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Der Stadt
Friedhof Cemetery.
Survivors include her daughter, Loidene Hall of Leander.
BIG SPRING Lusia C. Cortez, 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in a
local hospital. Service will be at 4 p.m. today at St. Thomas Catholic
Church with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by
Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Jose C. Arispe of El Paso, Antonio C. Arispe
of Big Spring and Amando B. Cortez Jr. of Greeley, Colo.; daughters,
Martha Hernandez of Big Spring and Yolanda Gonzalez of Victoria,
Texas; brothers, Simon T. Correa Sr. and Pete T. Correa, both of Big
Spring, and Ventura T. Correa of Irving; and sisters, Maria Florez of
Bryan, Rebecca Rodriguez and Eloisa Correa, both of Big Spring, and
Natalia Mata of Duncanville.
COLEMAN Ruth Simpson, 82, of Brownwood and formerly of Coleman died
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in a Brownwood hospital. Service will be at
2 p.m. Friday in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman
Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Ruby McCullough of Brownwood and JoAnn
Simpson of Bangs.
ODESSA Mary Virginia Jackson, 82, of San Angelo died Wednesday, Feb.
27, 2002, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Martinez
Funeral Home.
COLEMAN Eulala Estelle Anderson Pricer, 90, died Friday, Feb. 27,
2002, in a Lubbock hospital. Services are pending at Stevens Funeral
Home.
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Obituaries
WERNER B. LANGE
BALLINGER Werner B. Digger Lange, age 87, of Rowena passed away
peacefully at his home in Rowena early Tuesday morning, Feb. 26, 2002,
surrounded by his family.
A wake service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at St.
Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena. The Mass of Christian burial will be
at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 1, at St. Joseph Church with burial
following in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
He was born on March 21, 1914, in Olfen, Texas, to Robert and
Hildegard Matthiesen Lange. He married Catherine Josephine Beach on
April 23, 1941, in San Angelo. They lived there until 1947, then moved
to Rowena. He was engaged in water well drilling and farming and
ranching until his death. He was well known throughout the area for
his water witching abilities.
Werner was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena and a
member of the Rowena Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the
Rowena Lions Club and a charter member of the Rowena Volunteer Fire
Department and built the first fire truck for the department. He was
also instrumental in the establishment of the Rowena Water Supply,
Corp.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine on Aug. 16, 1995. He
was also preceded by a grandson, Ted Bruton; a great grandson, Matthew
Hoelscher; and two brothers, Gilbert and Jerome Lange.
He is survived by his nine children and their spouses, Ann and Charles
Hoelscher of Grape Creek, Leroy and Semore Lange of Carlsbad, Texas,
Terry and Larry Evans of San Angelo, Bill and Penny Lange of Rowena,
John and Tina Lange, and Pat and Sharon Lange, all of Ballinger,
Ginger and Mark Bruton of San Angelo, Larry and Rebbie Lange of
Ballinger and Nick and Nola Lange of Barnhart; his grandchildren,
Scott and Traci Hoelscher, Pam and Mark Harris, Shane and Jennifer
Hoelscher, Derrick and Tana Hoelscher, Toni Hoelscher, Clay Lange,
Chad and Jennifer Lange, Craig Lange, Chance Evans, Patrick and
Courtney Lange, Chris and Tiffany Lange, Courtney and Matt Harrison,
Nathan Lange, Wendy Lange, Casey Lange, Chase Bruton, Tori Lange, Ryan
Lange, Ty Lange and Keezia Lange; and his great grandchildren, Shelby
and Bryan Harris, Alisa and Reagan Hoelscher, Christena Hoelscher,
Catherine Hoelscher, Wyatt and Tycie Lange and Cambrey Lange. His
brothers and sisters, Elvira Halfmann, Adeline Eggemeyer, Dorothy and
Floyd Frerich, R.B. and Lynette Lange, George and Louise Lange Hubert
and Nita Lange and two sisters-in-law, Olga Lange and Evelyn Lange
also survive him.
Werner loved playing cards and dominoes with his family and friends,
especially enjoyed his fishing trips to the coast with his brothers
and sisters and had a great love and respect for Father Fabian and
Brother John David and the Mount Carmel Hermitage in Christoval.
Memorials may be given to Mt. Carmel Hermitage, P.O. Box 337,
Christoval, TX 76935; The Texas Groundwater Assoc. Scholarship Fund,
206 San Jacinto Bldg., Austin, TX 78701; The Matthiesen Seminary
Burse, The West Texas Rehab or a charity of ones choice. Rains Seale
Funeral Home
ELSIE LORRAINE POWELL
Elsie Jane Lorraine Powell, 83, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday,
Feb. 27, 2002, in a local hospital.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2002, in Robert
Massie Riverside Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Tallas of Wall Brethren
Church officiating.
Jane was born May 6, 1918, in Tom Green County to J.S. Powell and
Della Evans Powell.
Jane was the youngest of eight children. She lived most of her life in
the Eola area as a caregiver for her family. Jane lived her life to
the fullest and will be truly missed by her family and friends. She
loved to travel to Las Vegas to play cards and slot machines. Another
love was Fuzzer, her pet cat.
She is survived by nieces and nephews; Billy Jack Kellenberger,
Dolores Covert, Billie Faye Frank, James Alton Cope, Peggy Hugghins,
Larry Powell, Kenneth Powell and Howard Williams; and numerous
great-nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of San Angelo.
Robert Massie Funeral Home
E.G. CAUBLE JR.
E.G. Cauble Jr., 90, of Big Lake passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002,
in a San Angelo hospital. He survived his wife of 68 years, Pauline
Evelyn Gregory Cauble, by one day.
He was also preceded in death by his sisters-in-law, Mary Wood of
California and Virginia Low Green of Big Spring.
E.G. was born to Mary and E.G. Cauble Sr. on March 18, 1911, in what
is now Floyd County, Texas. He grew up in Reagan County, attended
school in Stiles and graduated from Stiles High School in 1929. He
graduated from Texas Tech University and later completed graduate work
at Texas A&M and the University of Wyoming. E.G. taught vocational
agriculture in Reagan County High School from 1935 until 1945. He then
worked for the United States Department of Agriculture in San Angelo,
Boston, Denver and Washington, D.C., until 1955, when he returned to
Reagan County to enter the ranching business.
During his career, E.G. served as a supervisor of the Middle Concho
Soil Conservation District, as a member of the A.S.C.S. county
committee, the Farmers Home Administration Committee and the Reagan
County Tax Appraisal Board. He was president of the Texas Sheep and
Goat Raisers Association in 1962, a director of the American Sheep
Producers Council from 1962-1965, a director of the West Texas Chamber
of Commerce from 1960-1965, manager of the Big Lake Chamber of
Commerce from 1965-1968 and served as one of the original members of
the Reagan Hospital District. He and H.B. Rees organized the Reagan
County Lions Club in 1941, and he served as the second president of
the club. He was named Man of the Year in Agriculture in 1969 by the
Texas County Agents Association.
E.G. is survived by daughter, Carole Jean Fox and husband, Dick, of
Houston; granddaughters, Cheryl Fox and Catherine Fox, both of
Houston; brother, Douglas Cauble of San Angelo; sister and husband,
Mildred and Ross Callihan of Big Spring; sister-in-law, Lacey Low of
Big Spring; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family visitation for E.G. and Evelyn Cauble on Friday, March 1, at
First Baptist Church in Big Lake at the corner of Maryland and Seventh
Street. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. in Glen Rest Cemetery in
Big Lake with the Rev. J.B. Bitner officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Big Lake Ministerial Alliance or to Meals
on Wheels. Johnsons Funeral Home
THRESA LANELL NEWSOME GARY
Thresa Lanell (Newsom) Gary, 61, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Feb. 26,
2002, at her residence.
Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 1, at Second Baptist Church
with burial in Fairmount Cemetery.
Thresa was born Nov. 15, 1940, in Owens, Texas, to Robert and Ruth
Newsom.
Thresa was married to Wayne E. Gary on Aug. 15, 1957, in San Angelo.
He preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 1993. Her father also preceded
her in death.
Theresa had been a resident of San Angelo for 20 years and was an
interior artist. She was active in the Lone Star Canary Club as
treasurer and Second Baptist Church as chair of flowers and
benevolence committee and as a member of the hospitality and grounds
and maintenance committee. Her hobbies were gardening, raising orchids
and she loved her pets.
Thresa was an encouragement to her grandchildren and young people in
her neighborhood. Her family and friends often sought her advice and
opinions on a myriad of subjects. She was very patriotic and a strong
supporter of the U.S. Armed Forces and the USA.
Survivors include her four children, Pamela J. Lasater of Mesquite,
William W. Gary of El Paso, Denise L. Mills of San Angelo and Jan M.
Bailey of Eldorado; six grandchildren, Jason Lasater, Danelle and Erin
Mills, Angela and Justin Gary and Chase Bailey; her mother, Ruth
Daughtery of San Angelo; two sisters, Kay Wade of San Angelo and Karen
Porter of Houston; one brother, Richard Newsome; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Henry Vela, Nell Aylor, Chip Hill, Roger Boudreau,
Kirk Peterson and Doug Morris. Honorary pallbearers will be Kathryn
and Pat Baker.
Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church or Hospice of San
Angelo. Johnsons Funeral Home
CHRISTINE NELIGH
Chris Neligh, 83, passed gently from her life on this earth at 4 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at the age of 83. She was undergoing radiation
treatment for lymphoma with few side effects. She had been
hospitalized for three weeks getting over a few infections. Chris
seldom was ill and did not suffer any severe pain.
Christine, or Tine as her siblings called her, was born Lena Christine
Bolding on July 19, 1918, in San Angelo, Texas, where her father, J.P
Bolding, was the owner of Bolding Jewelers. Her mother was Delia
(Dossey) Bolding. Chris was the child of a family of six kids, Sid,
Bill, Buck, Mary Bolding (Casey) and Dan.
In 1943, Chris met, as she tells it, a handsome young officer and
pilot from Indiana while he was stationed in town with the Army Air
Corp during World War II. Within a few months, Robert E. Neligh and
Christine Bolding were married on July 2, 1943, at First Methodist
Church in San Angelo. They had a great life with the extended Bolding
family and had two children, Judy (Baity) and Robert D. (Bubba); and
three grandchildren, Susannah Marx, Micah Baity and Matthew Baity who
live in the greater Dallas Metroplex.
Chris was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Sidney
Porter, William Angus, Everett M. (Buck), Daniel James (Dan Bo)
Bolding; and one sister, Mrs. Glenn (Mary) Casey.
She is survived by three nieces, Anne Dickens, Mary Land of Houston,
Stella Wolfenbarger; and four nephews, Edward Bolding of Tucson,
Ariz., Danny Casey of Denver, Colo., Don Bolding and Terry Casey, both
of Arlington; as well as many other family members.
Chriss husband Bob, passed away in 1994. They were married over 51
years.
Many people will remember Chris from Acme Wax Works, where she owned
and operated a candle-makers gift shop for 24 years, retiring at age
75. Before that she worked as a telephone operator and also worked in
sales at Warren Drug Store, as a greeter to newcomers in town with The
Welcome Wagon, and managed the first Hallmark store in San Angelo and
was assistant manager at Cook Paint Co.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, at Sierra Vista
United Methodist Church located at 4522 College Hills Blvd. in San
Angelo with senior pastor John W. Reynolds presiding. Graveside
service will be at 2:30 p.m. in Belvedere Cemetery, 3504 Arden Road.
Christine lived a long, happy life with her family, many friends and
good customers. She had a great disposition, was very talented and
clever. One friend of her son says, You couldnt put anything past her.
And all of her friends say they will always remember her smile and
pretty, loving, eyes. We that knew her are far better beings than we
might have been without her.
Any memorials may should be sent to Adult Day Care of San Angelo
where, in her recent retired years, she spent many happy hours with
all of her friends there and at home on Harvard St. with her helpers
from Outreach Services. Thanks also to Hospice of San Angelo and other
organizations that helped her and so many others.
Chris and her family live in love for God, life, America and Texas,
and pray that someday everyone will be as happy and fortunate as we
were . . . and, are. Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knickerbocker