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May 8, 2002
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
Today
San Angelo
Alex Adame St. Joseph Catholic Church 10 a.m.
Hazel Harris Johnsons Funeral Home 2 p.m.
Lois Kendrick Robert Massie Funeral Home 2 p.m.
Jack Lightfoot Johnsons Funeral Home 4 p.m.
Jo Lightfoot Johnsons Funeral Home 4 p.m.
ELSEWHERE
John Watkins Nalley-Pickle & Welch, Big Spring 10:30 a.m.
Winifred Wood Nalley-Pickle & Welch, Big Spring 2 p.m.
Juanita Rutledge Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring 1:30 p.m.
R.J. Alexander Trinity Memorial Peace Chapel, Big Spring 4:30 p.m.
Lucile Helm St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Brady 11 a.m.
Mary Teschendorf Fairview Cemetery, Bronte 4 p.m.
Consuelo Sanchez Walker Funeral Home, Coleman 2 p.m.
Fermin Rodriguez Christ the King Church, Fort Stockton 11:30 a.m.
Nell Skurlock Gooch Cemetery, Mason 10 a.m.
Walter Stahl Mereta Cemetery, Mereta 11 a.m.
Marjorie St. Clair Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ozona 10 a.m.
Consuela Alcantar Robert Lee Cemetery, Robert Lee 10 a.m.
Rebeca Chavez St. Anns Catholic Cemetery, Sonora 10:30 a.m.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Lena C. Morrison, 81, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in a local
hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Evangel Temple Assembly
of God Church with burial in Miles Cemetery in Miles. Arrangements are
by Shaffer Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Harold Morrison of Tulsa, Okla., and Darrell
Morrison of Miles; daughter, Naomi Humphrey of San Angelo; brothers,
J.R. Lewis and Johnny Lewis, both of Tulsa, and George Lewis of Beggs,
Okla.; and sister, Faye Bailey of Tulsa.
JUNCTION Maurice Johnson Nethery Jr., 80, died May 5, 2002, in a
Baytown hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First
Presbyterian Church with burial in Junction Cemetery. Arrangements are
by Aubrey Fife Funerals.
Survivors include sons, Maurice Skipper Nethery III of Huntsville,
Neil Nethery of Humble and Larry Nethery of Dayton; and brother,
Wilburn Nethery of Junction.
BIG SPRING Juanita Rutledge, 75, of Quitman died Monday, May 6, 2002,
at her residence. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. toady in
Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, James A. (Sam) Rutledge of Quitman;
son, Thomas Hughes Rutledge of Houston; sister, Omigene Vandever of
Big Spring; and brother, C.T. Burrows of Hobbs, N.M.
BIG SPRING Timothy Aaron Tim Osmulski
, 29, of Dallas died Saturday, May 4, 2002, at his residence. Memorial
service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Catholic Church.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Survivors include his mother, Nancy Omulski of Kemp; and sister, Amy
Cook of Lubbock.
SAN SABA Van Gauny, 84, died Monday, May 6, 2002. Service will be at 2
p.m. Thursday in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in San
Saba City Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Nina Gauny of San Antonio; and sons,
Ronnie Gauny of Austin and Randy Gauny of Needville.
SWEETWATER Jerry Mosley, 74, died Monday, May 6, 2002, in an Abilene
hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in McCoy Chapel of
Memories with burial in Garden of Memories.
Survivors include her husband, George Mosley of Sweetwater; and sons,
Ronnie Mosley of Abilene and Reggie Mosley of Haltom City.
COLEMAN Nina Ernestine Brooks, 66, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at her
residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Walker Funeral Home
Chapel with burial in Gouldbusk Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Cleo C. Brooks of Cisco; daughter,
Kathy Boyd; sons, Monty Beard and Larry Brooks; and sisters, Frances
Burnett of Santa Anna and Shirla Bertoni.
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Obituaries
TERESA MARIE LEWIS BURKS
Teresa Marie Lewis Burks, 74, loving mother to her three children and
devoted wife to her best friend and husband, Jim, went to her heavenly
home on the wings of her guardian angel on Friday, May 3, 2002.
A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Johnsons Funeral
Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, at
Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Greenwell
officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Teresa was born Feb. 15, 1928, in Camden, N.J., to Henry Joseph and
Marie Margaret Lewis. After graduating from high school, Teresa
attended Misericordia School of Nursing, obtaining a certificate of
Registered Nurse. She then went to Peoria, Ill., to further her
nursing education and obtained her Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist certificate.
In September 1951, after finishing her education, Teresa enlisted in
the Army Nurse Corps as a first lieutenant. Her first duty assignment
was Camp Crowder, Mo. From there, the Army Nurse Corps sent Teresa to
Tripler General Hospital, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii. This is where
Teresa met Tech Sgt. James Walter Burks. The two were married March 7,
1953, at Hickam Air Base, Hawaii. After a brief honeymoon, Teresa
ended her career in the Army Nurse Corps, and became a full time wife,
mother and nurse.
Teresas total support to her husbands military career of 27 years led
her into many different aspects of the nursing field in many areas of
the world. After her husbands retirement on Oct. 1, 1973, from the
U.S. Air Force, the couple settled in San Angelo, Texas. At this time
Teresa resumed her career as a nurse anesthetist at Shannon Memorial
Hospital. Upon leaving Shannon, she continued her career as a charge
nurse at San Angelo State School. After many years of service, Teresa
retired from the state and joined the staff at Hospice of San Angelo
as a registered nurse. Upon leaving Hospice of San Angelo, Teresa had
completed a 51-year nursing career.
As a caregiver, her patients were always treated with dignity,
respect, kindness, and a gentle, loving touch. Her ability to conquer
and overcome any obstacle was amazing. Her ability to teach and share
her knowledge with others was always an asset to the receiver.
Her presence on this earth will be missed by all whose life she
touched. All she was, all she did was always done to the glory of her
Lord, and the profound love she had for her country, family, friends,
and patients.
Teresa is survived by her loving husband, James Walter Burks, Chief
Master Sgt. (Ret.) of the home; one son, James Henry Burks and wife,
Joy Bell, of Kaysville, Utah; a daughter, Marie Teresa Harris of San
Angelo and youngest daughter, Cecilia Anne Janicata, and husband,
Jerry, of San Angelo; four granddaughters, Elizabeth Burks Bailey and
husband, Terry, of Montgomery, Ala., Lauren Marie Harris and Brittany
Anne Harris, both San Angelo, and Delaney Megan Aaran Burks of
Kaysville, Utah; and one great-granddaughter, Josephine Diane Bailey
of Montgomery, Ala.
Pallbearers will be David McBride, Walter Allen Burks, Erwin Voss,
Mike Henderson, and George Hoover.
A very special thank-you to Roberta Hinshaw M.D. and her staff,
Interlink Home Health, Hospice of San Angelo, Sister Brigid Mollaghan
CCVI, Mrs. Linda Roberts R.N., a very special companion and friend,
Mrs. Helen Landers R.N., and the staff and management of the Regency
House. A special thank you goes to a personal friend and professional
colleague, Vayden Stanley M.D. Each and every one of you showed
immeasurable compassion and care for Teresa and supported the family
throughout her lengthy illness.
The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo, 36 E.
Twohig Suite 1000, San Angelo, TX 76903, or Holy Angels Building Fund,
2317 A&M San Angelo, TX 76904. Johnsons Funeral Home
KENNETH HAROLD CLOUSE
ALPINE Kenneth Harold Clouse, 82, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2002, at
his residence. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8,
at Geeslin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday,
May 9, at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Elm Grove
Cemetery.
Mr. Clouse was born on May 19, 1919, in Mayview, Mo., to Mr. and Mrs.
Archie Clouse. Kenneth served his country as a member of the United
States Army during World War II. He was wed to Micky Chesser in
February of 1942. He had worked for the Texas Highway Department in
engineering for 38 years. Kenneth was an ordained deacon in the
Baptist Church and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans
and the American Legion.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mickey Chesser Clouse of
Alpine; his four sons, Kenneth Gene Clouse and Jimmy Wayne, both of
Alpine, Archie Clyde Clouse of El Paso and Bobby Ray Clouse of Dallas;
his sister, Laverne Hockensmith of Higginsville, Mo.; six
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the World War II Memorial
Fund or to a charity of choice. Geeslin Funeral Home
R.J. ALEXANDER SR.
BIG SPRING R. J. Alexander Sr., 85, of Big Spring died on Sunday, May
5, 2002, in a local hospital.
Graveside funeral service will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in
the Peace Chapel in Trinity Memorial Park with the Rev. Wanda Hill,
pastor of First United Methodist Church of Coahoma, officiating. She
will be assisted by Gregg Alexander, grandson, and Ed Humphrey,
nephew.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1916, in Calf Creek, Texas, and married
Marjorie Elizabeth Parks on Oct. 31, 1936, in Brady, Texas. She
preceded him in death on Sept. 24, 2000.
Mr. Alexander graduated from Eldorado High School in 1936. He was
awarded a football scholarship to Hardin Simmons University, but an
injury prevented him from playing. He worked in Civil Service in San
Antonio and Austin during World War II. He then worked as a lease
operator for Skelly Oil Company and retired in 1981 from Texaco after
35 years of service.
R.J. was an avid golfer and loved playing and later watching. He was a
master tinkerer and enjoyed working on cars and electronics. He was
known in the community as being able to repair what others couldnt,
but he wouldnt accept payment.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Coahoma. He was a
32nd degree Mason and a member of the Suez Shrine Temple. He was a HAM
operator and was known by the call sign, W5FAT.
Survivors include two sons, Jeff Alexander and wife, Marjorie Ann, of
Big Spring and Dr. Gerald Alexander and wife, Roberta, of Fresno,
Calif.; five grandchildren, Gregg Alexander of Los Angeles, Calif.,
Michelle Alexander of New York City, N.Y., Angela Lindstrom of Fort
Worth, and Tracy Savoy and Stacy Dykes, both of Big Spring; and six
great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, T. H. and Ollie
Alexander; one sister; and four brothers.
The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church, P.
O. Box 50, Coahoma, Texas 79511.
The family received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at the
funeral home. Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
LOIS KENDRICK
Lois Kendrick, age 83, of San Angelo died Saturday, May 4, 2002, in a
local hospital.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Robert Massie
Riverside Chapel with Portis Ribble officiating. Burial will follow in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Lois was born on April 18, 1919, in Thorndale, Texas, to Charlie and
Naomi Ponton Broadstreet. She married Greer Kendrick on Feb. 25, 1957,
in San Angelo, Texas. Greer passed away on Nov. 19, 1989.
As a homemaker she enjoyed gardening in her earlier years. Lois later
became very active in Northside Church of Christ functions. She would
visit ill members of the church, bringing them much needed comfort.
She was preceded in death by her three sisters, Blanche Conway,
Mildred Gideon-Wallace and Alta McDaniel; three brothers, Issac
Broadstreet, Joe Broadstreet and Harvey Broadstreet; her parents; and
an infant granddaughter, Penny Story.
She is survived by daughters, Jan Kendrick of Dallas, Texas, Judy
Davis and husband, Wayne, of San Angelo, Texas, and Shirley Meredith
and husband, Charles, of Austin, Texas; son, Ron Story and wife, Judy,
of Sparks, Nev.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and
one great-great-grandson.
Memorials may go to the American Heart Association or Southwest Bible
Institute. Robert Massie Funeral Home
JACK LANIER LIGHTFOOT
Jack Lanier Lightfoot, 69, of San Angelo, Texas, died at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 5, 2002, in an automobile accident.
Mr. Lightfoot was born July 23, 1932, in Pecos, Texas. He was a
retired United States Naval veteran serving during the Korean War and
Vietnam Conflict. He was a foster care provider for MHMR and was a
member of Harris Avenue Baptist Church. He married Jo Aten on Nov. 12,
1951, in Uvalde, Texas. He graduated from Angelo State University with
honors, receiving a masters degree in business administration.
Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Johnsons
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J. Earl Dunn officiating. Burial
will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include one son, Jack Aten Lightfoot of Austin; one
daughter, Jo Elizabeth Lightfoot Ross and husband, Don, of Borger,
Texas; three brothers, Charles C. Lightfoot of Willis, Texas, Nimitz
Lightfoot of Virginia and Donald Joe Lightfoot of Fredericksburg,
Texas; one sister, Ellie B. Talley of Camp Wood; numerous nieces and
nephews; and a special friend, Linda Click of San Angelo. Johnsons
Funeral Home
JO EDITH ATEN LIGHTFOOT
Jo Edith Aten Lightfoot, 68, of San Angelo, Texas, died at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 5, 2002, in an automobile accident.
Mrs. Lightfoot was born Nov. 9, 1933, in Uvalde, Texas. She was a
retired art teacher at the State School. She was a foster care
provider for MHMR and was a member of Harris Avenue Baptist Church.
She married Jack Lightfoot on Nov. 12, 1951, in Uvalde, Texas.
Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Johnsons
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J. Earl Dunn officiating. Burial
will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include one son, Jack Aten Lightfoot of Austin; one
daughter, Jo Elizabeth Lightfoot Ross and husband, Don, of Borger,
Texas; one sister, Joy Aten Brothers of San Angelo; a number of nieces
and nephews; and a special friend, Linda Click of San Angelo.
Johnsons Funeral Home
MARY BELLE PARKER
Mary Belle Parker, 91, of San Angelo died Monday, May 6, 2002, in a
local care center.
Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at
Johnsons Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday,
May 10, in Fairmount Cemetery officiated by Dr. George Cooper, pastor
of Grace Temple Baptist Church.
Mary Belle was born Nov. 7, 1910, in Bronte, Texas, to Asa Hubbard
Jamison and Effie May (Rogers) Jamison. She married R.A. (Bob) Parker
on Sept. 24, 1927, in Celina, Texas. He preceded her in death on Aug.
11, 1995.
Mary Belle was a retired beauty operator and was a member of Grace
Temple Baptist Church.
Survivors include three children, Robbie Davis, Ralph Parker and his
wife, Charlotte, and Carrol Parker and his wife, Charlene, all of San
Angelo; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Cox of Sherman, Texas,
and Myrtle Lee Rollins of Anna, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Allene
Slater of Savanah, Okla., and Cynthia Haney of Big Cabin, Okla.; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Johnsons Funeral Home
HAZEL LEE HARRIS
Hazel Lee Harris, 80, of San Angelo died Sunday, May 5, 2002, in
Abilene Regional Hospital.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Johnsons
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Beal officiating. Burial
will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.
Hazel was born Feb. 9, 1922, to Arthur Lee Lawler and Sadie Bowman
Lawler in San Angelo. She was employed for many years with a local
doctors family. She married Kenneth Ralph Harris on Aug. 9, 1947. He
preceded her in death Oct. 13, 1981.
Hazel also was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter,
Kennreita Jo Martin.
Survivors include her two daughters, Linda Otto and her husband,
Ronney, Nikki Keele and her husband, Eddie; a brother, Jack Lawler and
his wife, Wanda; a sister, Pat Pierce and her husband, James; eight
granddaughters; five grandsons; 16 great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Her Honorary Pallbearers will be
Ronnie Shaw, Jay Tannish, Kenneth Fletcher, J.T. Hinson, Frank Keele,
Barney Keele and Mike Paz. Johnsons Funeral Home
LORA LEE BRASHER
Lora Lee Brasher, 85, of San Angelo died Monday May 6, 2002, at
S.C.C.I. hospital.
Service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Johnsons Funeral Home
with Chester Sylvester officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven
Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May
8, at Johnsons Funeral Home.
Lora was born May 27, 1916, to G. J. Jack and Josie Ross Couch in
Nolan County. She married John F. Brasher on Dec. 8, 1940, in San
Angelo. He preceded her in death in 1998. She was a Dairy Queen
Manager before retiring in the early 80s. She was a longtime resident
of San Angelo, and a member of Lake View Baptist Church.
She is survived by four children, Perry Brasher and wife, Linda, Sarah
Williams and husband, Gregg, and Patricia Gray and husband, Thomas,
all of San Angelo, and John Brasher of Albuquerque, N.M.; one brother,
Asa Couch and wife, Louise, of Birmingham Ala.; one sister, Mary Ila
Scott of Sweetwater; one sister-in-law, Lennis Couch of Big Spring;
and three grandchildren, Michael Brasher, Donald Brasher, and Tiffany
Gray.
Pallbearers will be Michael, Donald, Jim, Joe and John Brasher, and
Ron Bruton. Johnsons Funeral Home
MARY EMMA CAPPS TESCHENDORF
BRONTE Mary Emma Capps Teschendorf passed away Monday, May 6, 2002, in
Hewitt, Texas. Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 8, 2002, 4:00
p.m. at Fairview Cemetery.
Mary was born January 30, 1932, in Oklahoma. She grew up in Alabama,
Georgia, and Florida. She married Robert Louis Teschendorf on
September 25, 1955, in San Angelo, Texas. Mary was preceded in death
by her husband in 2000.
Mary is survived by her children, Tonya Singer and husband, Michael of
Glen Dale, Wisconsin, Robert Teschendorf of Blackwell, Texas, and
Tavia Murray and husband, Braxton of Hewitt, Texas. Three
grandchildren, Tara Hale of Hewitt, Brandon Makowski of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, and Kendra Johnston of San Angelo, Texas and two
great-grandchildren, Korynn and Evan Johnston of San Angelo, Texas,
her sister-in-law, and special friend, Barbra Williams and husband,
Sam of Big Lake, Texas, and nephew Jody Garbor and wife, Debbie also
of Big Lake.
Mary was the type of person who never met a stranger. She leaves
behind many wonderful friends and will be missed by all. Shaffer
Funeral Home
ETHEL MAGILL MORGAN
Ethel Magill Morgan passed away Monday, May 6, 2002, at the age of 94.
She was born July 16, 1907, in Hardesty, Okla., to William E. and
Hettie E. Moore. She was one of six children. She moved to San Angelo,
Texas, in 1924.
Survivors include her daughter, Genevieve Chidester of Tucson, Ariz.;
two sons, Wayne Magill of San Angelo and Jim L. Magill and wife, Sue,
of Garland; daughter-in-law, Pat Magill of Carthage, Texas;
sister-in-law, Laveta Moore of Salem, Ore.; five grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces
and nephews.
Husbands Marshall P. Magill and A.C. Morgan; and son, Bill P. Magill,
preceded her in death.
Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Smith officiating. Burial will follow in
Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May
8, in Johnsons Funeral Home. Johnsons Funeral Home
May 9, 2002
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
_________________________________________________________________
Funerals
Today
San Angelo
Lora Brasher Johnsons Funeral Home 3 p.m.
Teresa Burks Holy Angels Catholic Church 11 a.m.
Ethel Morgan Johnsons Funeral Home 1 p.m.
Bernice Wilson Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 11 a.m.
Juanita Rodriguez Templo Jerusalem Church 11 a.m.
ELSEWHERE
Kenneth Clouse First Baptist Church, Alpine 10 a.m.
Timothy Omulski St. Thomas Catholic Church, Big Spring 3 p.m.
Nina Brooks Walker Funeral Home, Coleman 2 p.m.
T.L. Scarborough Shields Cemetery, Coleman 2 p.m.
Van Gauny Howell-Doran Funeral Home, San Saba 2 p.m.
Jerry Mosley McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater 2 p.m.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Ollie King Byler, 88, of Mertzon died Wednesday, May 8,
2002, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Robert Massie
Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Juanita G. Rodriguez, 63, died Monday, May 6, 2002, at her
residence. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Templo Jerusalem
Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert
Massie Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Alex Rodriquez, Edward Rodriquez and Eddie
Gonzales, all of San Angelo; daughter, Clara Ann Ojeda of San Angelo;
mother, Clara Gonzales of San Angelo; brother, Pete Gonzales of San
Angelo; and sisters, Cipriana Samaniego of Anadarko, Okla., and Lupe
Samaniego of Oklahoma City.
SAN ANGELO Debbie Conley, 44, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at her
residence. Services are pending at Shaffer Funeral Home.
BROWNWOOD Daniel H. Ramos Jr., 66, of Wisconsin died Monday, May 6,
2002. Services are pending at Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
OZONA Charlie Gravell, 39, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002. Services are
pending at Preddy Funeral Home.
SAN SABA Virginia Irene Patton Sytsma, 69, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002.
There will be a private family service at a later date. Arrangements
are by Howell Doran Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Howard Brown of Bulverde; daughter, Vicky
Greenwood of San Saba; sister, Diane Malednado of Richland Springs;
and brothers, Jerry Patton of Granite Shoals and Jim Patton.
FREDERICKSBURG Lee H. Gastinger
, 79, of San Antonio died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at his residence.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
in San Antonio with prayer service at 3:30 p.m. in Schaetter Funeral
Home Chapel in Fredericksburg with burial in St. Marys Catholic
Cemetery Mausoleum.
BIG SPRING Clyde B. Williams, 92, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in a
local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Nalley-Pickle
& Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park
Mausoleum.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth E. Williams of Big Spring; and
daughters, Darlene McElreath of Fort Worth and Clydette Kidd of Boyd.
SANTA ANNA Robert Bubba Barton Sr., 77, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in
an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First United
Methodist Church with burial in Santa Anna Cemetery. Arrangements are
by Henderson Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Roeanna Barton of Santa Anna; daughters,
Roberta Barton Thomas of Glenn Heights, Betty Roberson of Coleman,
Roxie Hasting of Santa Anna, Amanda Roberson of Brownwood and Virginia
Barton of Madisonville; sons, Robert Barton Jr. of Mozelle, Randall
Roberson, Brandon Roberson and Terrance Roberson, all of Brownwood,
and R.L. Barton and R.J. Barton, both of Madisonville; sisters,
Mozelle Watson and Amy Barton, both of Los Angeles; and brother, Ben
Barton of Los Angeles.
FORT STOCKTON Omar Hernandez, 9, died Monday, May 6, 2002. Rosary will
be at 7 p.m. today at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Service will be at 10
a.m. Friday at the church with burial in Fort Stockton Catholic
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home.
Survivors include parents, Felicita Hernandez and Juan Zamudio,
sisters, Nereida Lara and Maria Hernandez, and brothers, Jose Alfredo
Hernandez and Oscar Lara, all of Fort Stockton.
KERMIT Julian M. Dawson, 80, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in an Odessa
hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist
Church with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cooper
Funeral Chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Dawson of Kermit; son, Dru Dawson
of Odessa; and daughter, Debbie Dawson Eichinger of Odessa.
COLEMAN T.L. Scarborough, 88, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in a local
nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Shields
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughter, Patsy Blackwell of Bryan; and son, Tom
Scarborough of Buckeye, Ariz.
KARNES CITY Richer Marie Bebee Gabrysch-Manka, 67, of San Antonio died
Tuesday, May 7, 2002. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Holy Trinity
Catholic Church in Falls City. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at
the church. Arrangements are by Rhodes Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph F. Manka Jr.; daughters, Sharon
Wong, Susan Williams and Joan Marie Manka; sisters, Vivian Huddleston
of Austin, Thelma Zunker and Anita Gabrysch, both of Falls City, and
Catherine Kasberg of San Angelo; and brother, Robert Gabrysch of
Houston.
BRADY Helmuth E. Red Stromquist, 82, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002.
Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sunset Ridge Church of Christ
with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage
Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Stromquist of Brady; and daughters,
Jan Morse of Plano, Ann Lewis of Stephenville, Penny Thomas of
Florence and Toni Capps.
BIG SPRING Gerene Duncan, 97, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in a local
care center. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Trinity
Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Craig Duncan of Big Spring.
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Obituaries
TERESA MARIE LEWIS BURKS
Teresa Marie Lewis Burks, 74, loving mother to her three children and
devoted wife to her best friend and husband, Jim, went to her heavenly
home on the wings of her guardian angel on Friday, May 3, 2002.
A rosary was said at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, at Holy
Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Greenwell officiating.
Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Teresa was born Feb. 15, 1928, in Camden, N.J., to Henry Joseph and
Marie Margaret Lewis. After graduating from high school, Teresa
attended Misericordia School of Nursing, obtaining a certificate of
Registered Nurse. She then went to Peoria, Ill., to further her
nursing education and obtained her Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist certificate.
In September 1951, after finishing her education, Teresa joined the
Army Nurse Corps as a first lieutenant. Her first duty assignment was
Camp Crowder, Mo. From there, the Army Nurse Corps sent Teresa to
Tripler General Hospital, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii. This is where
Teresa met Tech Sgt. James Walter Burks. The two were married March 7,
1953, at Hickam Air Base, Hawaii. After a brief honeymoon, Teresa
ended her career in the Army Nurse Corps, and became a full time wife,
mother and nurse.
Teresas total support to her husbands military career of 27 years led
her into many different aspects of the nursing field in many areas of
the world. After her husbands retirement on Oct. 1, 1973, from the
U.S. Air Force, the couple settled in San Angelo, Texas. At this time
Teresa resumed her career as a nurse anesthetist at Shannon Memorial
Hospital. Upon leaving Shannon, she continued her career as a charge
nurse at San Angelo State School. After many years of service, Teresa
retired from the state and joined the staff at Hospice of San Angelo
as a registered nurse. Upon leaving Hospice of San Angelo, Teresa had
completed a 51-year nursing career.
As a caregiver, her patients were always treated with dignity,
respect, kindness, and a gentle, loving touch. Her ability to conquer
and overcome any obstacle was amazing. Her ability to teach and share
her knowledge with others was always an asset to the receiver.
Her presence on this earth will be missed by all whose life she
touched. All she was, all she did was always done to the glory of her
Lord, and the profound love she had for her country, family, friends,
and patients.
Teresa is survived by her loving husband, James Walter Burks, Chief
Master Sgt. (Ret.) of the home; one son, James Henry Burks and wife,
Joy Bell, of Kaysville, Utah; a daughter, Marie Teresa Harris of San
Angelo and youngest daughter, Cecilia Anne Janicata, and husband,
Jerry, of San Angelo; four granddaughters, Elizabeth Burks Bailey and
husband, Terry, of Montgomery, Ala., Lauren Marie Harris and Brittany
Anne Harris, both San Angelo, and Delaney Megan Aaran Burks of
Kaysville, Utah; and one great-granddaughter, Josephine Diane Bailey
of Montgomery, Ala.
Pallbearers will be David McBride, Walter Allen Burks, Erwin Voss,
Mike Henderson, and George Hoover.
A very special thank-you to Roberta Hinshaw M.D. and her staff,
Interlink Home Health, Hospice of San Angelo, Sister Brigid Mollaghan
CCVI, Mrs. Linda Roberts R.N., a very special companion and friend,
Mrs. Helen Landers R.N., and the staff and management of the Regency
House. A special thank you goes to a personal friend and professional
colleague, Vayden Stanley M.D. Each and every one of you showed
immeasurable compassion and care for Teresa and supported the family
throughout her lengthy illness.
The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo, 36 E.
Twohig Suite 1000, San Angelo, TX 76903, or Holy Angels Building Fund,
2317 A&M San Angelo, TX 76904.
Johnsons Funeral Home
ETHEL MAGILL MORGAN
Ethel Magill Morgan passed away Monday, May 6, 2002, at the age of 94.
She was born July 16, 1907, in Hardesty, Okla., to William E. and
Hettie E. Moore. She was one of six children. She moved to San Angelo,
Texas, in 1924.
Survivors include her daughter, Genevieve Chidester of Tucson, Ariz.;
two sons, Wayne Magill of San Angelo and Jim L. Magill and wife, Sue,
of Garland; daughter-in-law, Pat Magill of Carthage, Texas;
sister-in-law, Laveta Moore of Salem, Ore.; five grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces
and nephews.
Husbands Marshall P. Magill and A.C. Morgan and son Bill P. Magill
preceded her in death.
Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Smith officiating. Burial will follow in
Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8,
in Johnsons Funeral Home.
Johnsons Funeral Home
MARY BELLE PARKER
Mary Belle Parker, 91, of San Angelo died Monday, May 6, 2002, in a
local care center.
Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at
Johnsons Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday,
May 10, in Fairmount Cemetery, officiated by Dr. George Cooper, pastor
of Grace Temple Baptist Church.
Mary Belle was born Nov. 7, 1910, in Bronte, Texas, to Asa Hubbard
Jamison and Effie May (Rogers) Jamison. She married R.A. (Bob) Parker
on Sept. 24, 1927, in Celina, Texas. He preceded her in death on Aug.
11, 1995.
Mary Belle was a retired beauty operator and was a member of Grace
Temple Baptist Church.
Survivors include three children, Robbie Davis, Ralph Parker and his
wife, Charlotte, and Carrol Parker and his wife, Charlene, all of San
Angelo; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Cox of Sherman, Texas,
and Myrtle Lee Rollins of Anna, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Allene
Slater of Savanah, Okla., and Cynthia Haney of Big Cabin, Okla.; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Johnsons Funeral Home
LENA C. MORRISON
Lena C. Morrison went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May
7, 2002, at the age of 81.
Lena was born on Dec. 12, 1920, in Blain Bottom, Okla., to James and
Cora Lewis, and grew up in Tulsa, Okla.
On July 22, 1939, in Sapulpa, Okla., she married John W. Morrison,
minister in the Church of God of Prophecy. Together they pastored
churches in Oklahoma, Arizona, Texas and Nevada. They were also
missionaries in Mexico and have many friends there. Her entire life
was dedicated to Jesus and to others.
Lena is survived by her daughter, Naomi and husband, Art, Humphrey of
San Angelo; sons, Harold and wife, Cathy, Morrison of Tulsa, Okla.,
and Darrell and wife, Darla, Morrison of Miles, Texas; son-in-law,
Jesse Scott of Kerrville, Texas; one sister, Fay Bailey of Tulsa;
three brothers, George Lewis of Beggs, Okla., Johnny Lewis and J.R.
Lewis, both of Tulsa; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
and in spirit, several adopted children and grandchildren.
Lena will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband John in 1998; a daughter,
Phyllis Scott in 1993; her twin brother, Leonard Lewis; and her
sisters, Amy, Lorene, Ruth, Minnie and Florence.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 10, at Evangel Temple
Assembly of God, 201 Campus Blvd. Officiating will be the Pastor Tim
Dewey and also the Bishop Hector Ortiz, Church of God of Prophecy with
burial in Miles Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Eddie Cowen, William Bennett, Hollis Gill, Steve Gill,
Alford Cavazos and Daryl Goff.
Special thanks for the loving care received from the staff of Heritage
Oaks Estate in Ballinger, Texas.
Shaffer Funeral Home
May 10, 2002
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
Today
SAN ANGELO
Lena Morrison Evangel Temple Assembly of God Church 10 a.m.
Mary Parker Fairmount Cemetery 10:30 a.m.
Juanita Rodriguez Templo Jerusalem Church 11 a.m.
Floyd Butler Johnsons Funeral Chapel 2 p.m.
ELSEWHERE
Gerene Duncan Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring 9 a.m.
Clyde Williams Nalley-Pickle & Welch, Big Spring 2 p.m.
Helmuth Stromquist Sunset Ridge Church, Brady 2 p.m.
Lee Gastinger Schaetter Funeral Home, Fredericksburg 3:30 p.m.
Omar Hernandez St. Agnes Catholic Church, Fort Stockston 10 a.m.
Maurice Nethery Jr. First Presbyterian Church, Junction 2 p.m.
Julian Dawson First United Methodist Church, Kermit 11a.m.
Ollie Byler Mertzon Cemetery, Mertzon 2 p.m.
Charlie Gravell Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ozona 10 a.m.
Robert Barton Sr. First United Methodist, Santa Anna 2 p.m.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Ollie Byler, 88, of Mertzon died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in
a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in
Mertzon Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Survivors include niece, Minnie Bailey of Mertzon; and nephew, Howard
James of San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO Tim Clark, 48, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in Big Lake.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Glen Rest Cemetery in
Big Lake. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home.
Survivors include his mother, Lois Clark of Big Lake; brothers, Steve
Clark of Alvarado, and Larry Clark and Brian Clark, both of Big Lake;
and son, Damien Clark.
SAN ANGELO Ronald J. Williams, 63, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, in a
local nursing home. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral
Home.
MCCAMEY Maurine Schooler Chambers, 81, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in
an Odessa hospital. Services are pending at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral
Home.
KINGSLAND Jeanne Hogarth, 90, of Marble Falls died Tuesday, May 7,
2002, in Marble Falls. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
Trinity Episcopal Church in Marble Falls. Arrangements are by
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes.
Survivors include son, William Hogarth II of Buchanan Dam; and
daughters, Beverly Jan Suddick of San Antonio and Judith Kay Miles of
Coon Rapids, Minn.
OZONA Charlie Brown Gravell, 39, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002. Graveside
service will be at 10 a.m. today in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Preddy Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Beth Gravell of Ozona; mother, Dotty Elrod
of Ozona; daughter, Tiffiny Gravell of Fort Worth; son, Charlie Brown
Gravell Jr. of Ozona; sisters, Brandi Killam of Ozona, Donna Melvin
and Laura Hollingsworth, both of Fort Worth, and Candy Hughlettes of
Dallas; and brother, Jody Harris of Sonora.
BROWNWOOD Daniel H. Ramos Jr., 66, of Wisconsin died Sunday, May 5,
2002, in Wisconsin. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Davis-Morris
Funeral Home. Service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Marys Catholic
Church with burial in Greenleaf Cemetery.
Survivors include children, Annie Ayala of Michigan, Randall Ramos and
Tina Marie OCampo, both of San Angelo, Patricia Ramos of Abilene and
Sonya Ramos of Wichita Falls; brothers and sisters, Margaret
Hernandez, Mary Sauseda, Robert Ramos, Steve Ramos, Alice Ramos and
Armando Ramos, all of Brownwood, and Tony Ramos of Fort Worth; and
mother, Eulojia Ramos of Brownwood.
BIG SPRING Margaret Bordofske, 85, of Abilene died Thursday, May 9,
2002, in an Abilene nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday
in the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Trinity
Memorial Park.
Survivors include sons, Fran Bordofske of Abilene and Calvin Bordofske
of Big Spring; brother, Eugene Rowland of Quanah; and sister, Valrie
Finch of Bedford.
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Obituaries
DEBBIE CONLEY
Debbie Conley passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at her home at the
age of 44.
Debbie was born Dec. 10, 1957, in Midland, Texas, to John Mike and
Marie Ross. She graduated from Robert Lee High School and married Mike
Conley in 1976. She was a stay at home Mom while her children were
small, and when they went to school she volunteered with Fannin
Elementarys VIP program, volunteering in many different areas. At one
time, she worked at Fannin Elementary as treasurer, and had worked as
secretary for their church, Trinity United Methodist Church, first on
a volunteer basis, and then later on with pay. She also worked as
secretary for Glen Meadows Baptist Church until her illness no longer
permitted.
Debbie was an avid Texas Rangers fan.
She was preceded in death by her father, Mike Ross.
Debbie is survived by her husband of 25 years, Mike Conley; one son,
Sam Conley; one daughter, Stacie Conley, all of San Angelo; her
mother, Marie Ross of Robert Lee; one brother, Dennis Ross and wife,
Roxie, of Robert Lee; her mother and father-in-law, John and Maudie
Conley, both of Robert Lee; many aunts and uncles; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Trinity United
Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Paint Creek Cemetery in Coke
County at 1 p.m.
The family requests that memorials be made to Trinity United Methodist
Church or to the donors favorite charity.
Shaffer Funeral Home
JUANITA G. RODRIGUEZ
Juanita G. Rodriguez, 63, of San Angelo, passed away Monday, May 6,
2002, at her residence.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 10, at the Templo
Jerusalem Church with the Rev. Rudolph Luna officiating. Burial will
follow in the Calvary Cemetery.
Juanita was born Feb. 25, 1939, in Mertzon to Francisco and Clara
Gonzales. She was a member of Templo Jerusalem. She will be missed by
her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus L. Rodriguez, her
parents and a great-granddaughter.
Survivors include three sons, Alex Rodriguez, Edward Rodriguez and
Eddie Gonzales, all of SanAngelo; one daughter, Clara Ann Ojeda of San
Angelo; a special friend, Estela Rodriguez of San Angelo; mother,
Clara Gonzales of San Angelo; brother, Pete Gonzales of San Angelo;
two sisters, Cipriana Samaniego of Anadarko, Okla., and Lupe Samaniego
of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be John Gonzales, Richard Samaniego, Delia Samaniego,
Becky Delaware, Gina Soriano, Leticia Sanchez and Mary Ann Price.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Maria Sylvia Carreon
and Hospice of San Angelo.
Robert Massie Funeral Home
FLOYD (JUNIOR) BUTLER
Floyd (Junior) Butler passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2002, after a
courageous battle with cancer at his home in the company of his
family.
He was the beloved husband of Norma; father of Darlene and her
husband, Wayne Webb, of Coleman, Barbara and her husband, John
Cheatham, of Eden and Ray and his wife, DAun, of San Angelo; dear
grandfather of Clint, Bill, Clay, Chrissy, Tasha, Whit, Vanessa,
Dillon and Brittany; and great-grandfather of Christian, Keldon,
Morgan and Alex.
He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Sr. in 1979 and his
mother, Lela in 1992.
Floyd was born Jan. 29, 1931, and raised in San Angelo. Floyd married
his high school sweetheart, Norma, on Feb. 21, 1951, in Ballinger,
Texas. Together they reared their children in a home filled with love.
February of this year, they celebrated 51 blessed years together.
Floyd, a longtime resident of San Angelo, worked for many years with
his dad as a partner in F. R. Butler & Son. In 1971, he and Norma
moved to Eldorado to expand the family truck farm and retired in 1976.
He then became involved in oil & gas exploration, development and a
supply store from 1977 to 1985. He returned to San Angelo and began
development of the family owned farm, which is now Butler Farm Estates
in 1988.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting and he and Norma traveled extensively,
hunting in British Columbia and South Africa.
He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and was active in the jail
ministry, Through God Comes Justice. He had a great love for helping
his fellow man, and his presence on earth will be missed by all whose
life he touched. All he was, all he did was always done to the glory
of the Lord, and the profound love he had for his country, family and
friends.
Pallbearers will be Donald Boyd Cox, David Samuelson, Paul McClure,
Mike Hitchock, Marshall Gray, David Melton, Mickey Walraven and Terry
Butler. Honorary pallbearers include his grandsons, Clint and Whit
Cosper, Clay and Dillon Butler, and Bill Webb. Also, long-time hunting
buddies, Oscar Lock and L. D. Cox, and his Sunday school class.
A very special thank you goes to Felipe Huichapa, his dear friend who
worked beside him in all of his ventures for 32 years, and who
remained devoted by his side in the last days of his life. Thank you
also to the staff of VistaCare Family Hospice of San Angelo, in
particular Liz and Mary, for the wonderful care provided during the
final days of his illness.
Viewing will take place at Johnsons Funeral Home. Funeral service will
take place at 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, in Johnsons Funeral Chapel with
the Rev. Jim Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnhaven
Cemetery.
The family requests memorials be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church,
2600 Chestnut, San Angelo, TX 76901.
Johnsons Funeral Home
May 11, 2002
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
Today
San Angelo
Debbie Conley. Trinity United Methodist 10 a.m.
ELSEWHERE
Tim Clark Glen Rest Cemetery, Big Spring 2 p.m.
Margaret Bordofske Nalley-Pickle & Welch, Big Spring 2 p.m.
Lela Porter Gail Baptist Church, Big Spring 2 p.m.
Liddie White. Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman 10 a.m.
Maurine Chambers. Bethel Baptist Church, McCamey 3 p.m.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Joe Smith, 81, died Friday, May 10, 2002, at his residence.
Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Ronald Joseph Williams, 63, of San Angelo died Thursday,
May 9, 2002, in a local nursing home. Funeral service will be at 3
p.m. Monday in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with burial in Fairmount
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Kay Rochelle Williams of San Angelo;
daughter, Christi Rochelle Yurisich of East Leory, Mich.; and son,
Corey Wyndel Chappell of Fairfield, Calif.
SAN ANGELO Roy Jean Davidson, 75, died Friday, May 10, 2002. Service
will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with burial
in Fairmount Cemetery.
Survivors include sons, Randy Davidson of El Paso and Roy Teal
Davidson of The Woodlands; and brother, Bobby Bond of Tennyson.
SAN ANGELO Evelyn Brink, 50, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, at her
residence. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday in Robert Massie
Riverside Chapel.
Survivors include daughters, Elizabeth Harrell and Penney Brink, both
of San Angelo; son, Joe Harrell of San Angelo; brothers, Glen Duke and
Robert Duke, both of San Angelo and William Duke of El Cajon, Calif.;
and sister, Yvonne Welsh.
SAN ANGELO Jason Sutton, 24, died Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local
hospital. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Juan Antonio Hernandez died Thursday, May 9, 2002, at his
residence. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Edna Smith, 90, died Thursday, May 9, 2002. Services are
pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
MCCAMEY Maurine Schooler Chambers, 81, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in
Odessa. Service will be at 3 p.m. today at the Bethel Baptist Church
with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols
Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Ellen Truda Lincoln of Perkins, Okla.,
and Naomi Red Crossland of Brownwood; brothers, Bobby Fuzzy Schooler
of Paint Rock and Bennie Lloyd Schooler of Granbury.
COLEMAN Liddie B. Simmons White, 78, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, in an
Abilene hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. today in Stevens Funeral
Home Chapel with graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Killeen City
Cemetery in Killeen.
Survivors include nieces, Emma Lou Brammer of Ferris, Ann Neuens of
Cedar Hill and Linda Sue Thate of Coleman; and nephew, Roy Lee Thate
of San Angelo.
BALLINGER Emil Havlak, 91, died Friday, May 10, 2002, in a Ballinger
nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Josephs
Catholic Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Rowena.
Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Kvasnicka of Ballinger; daughter,
Mary Ann Johnson of Dallas; brothers, Frank Havlak of Arlington and
John Havlak of San Angelo; sisters Emily Barnes and Ann Bellomy, both
of Dallas.
BIG SPRING R.X. (Jack) McNew, 86, of the Fairview Community died
Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 11
a.m. Monday at Trinity Baptist Church with burial in Mount Olive
Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Rex McNew of Gonzales, Bobby McNew of Navasota
and Billy McNew of Athens, Texas; daughters, Joy Howland and Carolyn
Rodgers, both of Big Spring, Jean Crowder of Navasota, Sharon Husson
of Sache and Barbara Clark of Coahoma; and sisters, Bonnie and Callie
Bennett, both of Big Spring.
MENARD Maxine Wyatt, 74, of Canyon Lake died Friday, May 10, 2002, in
Wimberly. Services are pending at Heritage Funeral Home.
SWEETWATER Patricia Brandt Smith, 70, of Chesapeake, Va., died
Thursday, May 9, 2002, in a Chesapeake hospital. Services are pending
at McCoy Funeral Home.
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Obituaries
DONNA CHASTAIN HUFFMAN
AUSTIN Donna Chastain Huffman, our beloved mother, sister and daughter
went to be with those who preceded her on Thursday, May 9, 2002, after
a courageous battle with lung cancer.
She was born on March 21, 1937, in San Angelo, Texas, to J.M. (Chas)
and Millie Chastain. Donna moved to Austin, Texas, in 1956 where she
made her home until her passing.
She was employed by the law firm of Byrd, Davis and Eisenberg for 31
years as assistant to Jack C. Eisenberg. During her tenure there she
developed wonderful and lasting friendships and touched the lives of
many with whom she worked. Donna never tired of extending a helping
hand to all who needed her from clients to law clerks of whom she was
ever so proud.
Upon Mr. Eisenbergs retirement, Donna moved to the law firm of Spivey
and Ainsworth in 1998 where she was employed as Broadus Spiveys
assistant until just a few weeks before her death.
We, her family, wish to extent our sincere appreciation to Broadus,
RuthAnn, Price, Tammie and LA for their compassion and support during
this time.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Lige Taylor, her father,
J.M. Chastain and brother, Bill Chastain.
She is survived by her mother, Millie Chastain of San Angelo; her
daughter, Lori Huffman Lines and husband, Michael, of Monument, Colo.;
stepdaughters, Lige Anne Wilson and husband, Richard, of Georgetown
and Kim Taylor of Florence; stepson, Mike Taylor and wife, Patty; and
step-grandchildren, Rianne, Tommy Wilson and Garrett Taylor who loving
called her Donda. She is also survived by her sister, Vicki Edwards
Hicks and husband, Butch, of San Angelo; brother, James M. Chastain,
Jr., and family of Roy, Utah; niece, Ashley Edwards of San Marcos; and
nephews, Jaime and Loren Edwards of San Angelo and Josh Edwards of
Austin. She also leaves behind very special friends and neighbors
Janean, Becky and Kandee who dedicated the past months to helping care
for us and our Donda and Rachel and Rosendo who were always there when
needed. Donna will be especially missed by her beloved kitty, Maggie.
A visitation with the family will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 12,
at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 North Lamar in Austin. Funeral
service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, at the same location with
the Rev. David Thames officiating. Interment will follow at Forest
Oaks Memorial Park in Austin.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests to those who wish that
contributions be made to the American Cancer Society of Austin or to a
charity of ones choice.
Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home
JESSIE LEE SUTTON
BANDERA Jessie Lee Sutton, age 73, of Medina died Thursday, May 9,
2002, at her residence.
She was born July 8, 1928, in Juno, Texas, to Herman and Nellie
Bendele. On Dec. 15, 1946, she married Jim Sutton in Ozona, Texas. He
preceded her in death on July 19, 1995. She was a rancher, a member of
the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association, member of the American
Sheep Industry, member of the American Quarter Horse Association and
Cattle Association.
Survivors include one daughter, Frances Greer and husband, James Leo
Greer III, of Rocksprings; two sons, James Preston Sutton and Wayne
Wesley Sutton, both of Rocksprings; two sisters; and one brother.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by daughter,
Mary Jo Sutton in 1985.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in Oak Rest
Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Evans officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jack Clark, Ivan Stavinoha, Jim Morriss, Jimmy
Greer, Albert Thorn, and Wes Cox. Honorary pallbearers will be John
Burney, Melvin Myers and Junior Briscoe.
Memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Grimes Funeral Home
Local News
May 11, 2002
Deputy cleared in teens death; woman indicted
A Tom Green County sheriffs deputy has been cleared of wrongdoing in
the death of Virginia Martinez, who was run over while walking home
after a New Years Eve party.
Junell gives ASU grads how-to speech
State Rep. Rob Junell gave an energy-packed speech Friday night in
which he had the 2002 graduating class of Angelo State University
quote Dr. James Browns philosophy of life Whew! I feel good.
City fights water master hearing date
Water is a prickly issue in West Texas. The most recent burr in the
saddle is a preliminary hearing on whether a water master should be
appointed for the Concho River Basin. The hearing is scheduled for
next week.
Defeated Brady mayoral candidate files 2nd complaint
A Brady mayoral candidate has filed a second complaint, this time
calling for a new election.
10 ROTC cadets sworn in as second lieutenants
With right hands raised, 10 Angelo State University ROTC cadets
solemnly swore they would support and defend the Constitution of the
United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
Santa Rita students pay tribute to Lucy
A little more than seven months after Lucy Lynne Higgins died from
injuries she sustained in an accident, her classmates at Santa Rita
Elementary held a tribute fit for a queen Friday.
Across West Texas
Crockett projects blossom for mothers for special day
Young artists are budding in Crockett Elementary Schools fourth-grade
classes. In fact, bluebonnets were budding in classrooms Friday, but
theyre not the kind adorning the roadsides of Texas. These are
handmade flowers made from the plastic rings that hold Coca-Cola
six-packs together.
Three in hospital after U.S. 87 accident
Three people were hospitalized Friday morning after a 73-year-old
Winters woman drove her vehicle in front of an oncoming pickup on U.S.
Highway 67 and Farm-to-Market Road 2105.
Name, co-ed changes to residence halls at ASU approved by regents
The high rise residence halls at Angelo State University are going
co-ed and getting new names in the process.
Indictments
Asu Graduates
News in brief
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From the Top of the Windmill
Commodities
Oil Report
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Sports Page
May 11, 2002
Third time isnt the charm for Maidens
District 4-4A opponent Andrews blanks Lake View in regional
quarterfinal softball contest
Wall silences C-City
ABILENE Wall High Schools pitcher had absolute confidence, control and
dominance Friday.
Maiden vaulter gets 5th
AUSTIN Julia Hubbard had some tangible goals heading into the Class 4A
state pole vault competition, but an intangible goal was the one she
was really chasing Friday.
Lady Cats struggle with water
AUSTIN The Roy Kizer golf course boasts 35 acres of lakes.
One game is enough for squads
Both Sonora High School baseball coach John Creek and Coahoma coach
Brad Hart have a similar philosophy when it comes to the state
playoffs.
Christoval girl sails into history
AUSTIN Kasey Gierkes overall state meet record in the pole vault
lasted about two hours Friday. The Class 1A record of 10-foot-9 set by
the Christoval vaulter wont last forever, either. Records dont.
Eden thrower makes first attempt count
AUSTIN There is an old track cliche, equally applicable to both the
horizontal jumps and the throws, that speak about how unimportant
consistency can be.
WT Baseball
WT Softball
UIL Class 5A golf results
WT Track
A Redeeming Run
Llanos Leifeste regains 3,200 meter gold
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SPORTS ON THE EDGE
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Opinion Page
May 11, 2002
San Angelo Standard-Times Editorial
Standard-Times applauds
Letters to the Editor
Bushs mental health plan welcome
Stop worrying about Spanish
Congratulations to new trustee
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Religion
5/11/02
Jeanie Miley
Church briefs
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Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
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Funerals
Today
San Angelo
Debbie Conley. Trinity United Methodist 10 a.m.
ELSEWHERE
Tim Clark Glen Rest Cemetery, Big Spring 2 p.m.
Margaret Bordofske Nalley-Pickle & Welch, Big Spring 2 p.m.
Lela Porter Gail Baptist Church, Big Spring 2 p.m.
Liddie White. Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman 10 a.m.
Maurine Chambers. Bethel Baptist Church, McCamey 3 p.m.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Joe Smith, 81, died Friday, May 10, 2002, at his residence.
Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Ronald Joseph Williams, 63, of San Angelo died Thursday,
May 9, 2002, in a local nursing home. Funeral service will be at 3
p.m. Monday in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with burial in Fairmount
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Kay Rochelle Williams of San Angelo;
daughter, Christi Rochelle Yurisich of East Leory, Mich.; and son,
Corey Wyndel Chappell of Fairfield, Calif.
SAN ANGELO Roy Jean Davidson, 75, died Friday, May 10, 2002. Service
will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with burial
in Fairmount Cemetery.
Survivors include sons, Randy Davidson of El Paso and Roy Teal
Davidson of The Woodlands; and brother, Bobby Bond of Tennyson.
SAN ANGELO Evelyn Brink, 50, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, at her
residence. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday in Robert Massie
Riverside Chapel.
Survivors include daughters, Elizabeth Harrell and Penney Brink, both
of San Angelo; son, Joe Harrell of San Angelo; brothers, Glen Duke and
Robert Duke, both of San Angelo and William Duke of El Cajon, Calif.;
and sister, Yvonne Welsh.
SAN ANGELO Jason Sutton, 24, died Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local
hospital. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Juan Antonio Hernandez died Thursday, May 9, 2002, at his
residence. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO Edna Smith, 90, died Thursday, May 9, 2002. Services are
pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
MCCAMEY Maurine Schooler Chambers, 81, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in
Odessa. Service will be at 3 p.m. today at the Bethel Baptist Church
with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols
Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Ellen Truda Lincoln of Perkins, Okla.,
and Naomi Red Crossland of Brownwood; brothers, Bobby Fuzzy Schooler
of Paint Rock and Bennie Lloyd Schooler of Granbury.
COLEMAN Liddie B. Simmons White, 78, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, in an
Abilene hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. today in Stevens Funeral
Home Chapel with graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Killeen City
Cemetery in Killeen.
Survivors include nieces, Emma Lou Brammer of Ferris, Ann Neuens of
Cedar Hill and Linda Sue Thate of Coleman; and nephew, Roy Lee Thate
of San Angelo.
BALLINGER Emil Havlak, 91, died Friday, May 10, 2002, in a Ballinger
nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Josephs
Catholic Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Rowena.
Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Kvasnicka of Ballinger; daughter,
Mary Ann Johnson of Dallas; brothers, Frank Havlak of Arlington and
John Havlak of San Angelo; sisters Emily Barnes and Ann Bellomy, both
of Dallas.
BIG SPRING R.X. (Jack) McNew, 86, of the Fairview Community died
Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 11
a.m. Monday at Trinity Baptist Church with burial in Mount Olive
Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Rex McNew of Gonzales, Bobby McNew of Navasota
and Billy McNew of Athens, Texas; daughters, Joy Howland and Carolyn
Rodgers, both of Big Spring, Jean Crowder of Navasota, Sharon Husson
of Sache and Barbara Clark of Coahoma; and sisters, Bonnie and Callie
Bennett, both of Big Spring.
MENARD Maxine Wyatt, 74, of Canyon Lake died Friday, May 10, 2002, in
Wimberly. Services are pending at Heritage Funeral Home.
SWEETWATER Patricia Brandt Smith, 70, of Chesapeake, Va., died
Thursday, May 9, 2002, in a Chesapeake hospital. Services are pending
at McCoy Funeral Home.
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Obituaries
DONNA CHASTAIN HUFFMAN
AUSTIN Donna Chastain Huffman, our beloved mother, sister and daughter
went to be with those who preceded her on Thursday, May 9, 2002, after
a courageous battle with lung cancer.
She was born on March 21, 1937, in San Angelo, Texas, to J.M. (Chas)
and Millie Chastain. Donna moved to Austin, Texas, in 1956 where she
made her home until her passing.
She was employed by the law firm of Byrd, Davis and Eisenberg for 31
years as assistant to Jack C. Eisenberg. During her tenure there she
developed wonderful and lasting friendships and touched the lives of
many with whom she worked. Donna never tired of extending a helping
hand to all who needed her from clients to law clerks of whom she was
ever so proud.
Upon Mr. Eisenbergs retirement, Donna moved to the law firm of Spivey
and Ainsworth in 1998 where she was employed as Broadus Spiveys
assistant until just a few weeks before her death.
We, her family, wish to extent our sincere appreciation to Broadus,
RuthAnn, Price, Tammie and LA for their compassion and support during
this time.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Lige Taylor, her father,
J.M. Chastain and brother, Bill Chastain.
She is survived by her mother, Millie Chastain of San Angelo; her
daughter, Lori Huffman Lines and husband, Michael, of Monument, Colo.;
stepdaughters, Lige Anne Wilson and husband, Richard, of Georgetown
and Kim Taylor of Florence; stepson, Mike Taylor and wife, Patty; and
step-grandchildren, Rianne, Tommy Wilson and Garrett Taylor who loving
called her Donda. She is also survived by her sister, Vicki Edwards
Hicks and husband, Butch, of San Angelo; brother, James M. Chastain,
Jr., and family of Roy, Utah; niece, Ashley Edwards of San Marcos; and
nephews, Jaime and Loren Edwards of San Angelo and Josh Edwards of
Austin. She also leaves behind very special friends and neighbors
Janean, Becky and Kandee who dedicated the past months to helping care
for us and our Donda and Rachel and Rosendo who were always there when
needed. Donna will be especially missed by her beloved kitty, Maggie.
A visitation with the family will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 12,
at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 North Lamar in Austin. Funeral
service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, at the same location with
the Rev. David Thames officiating. Interment will follow at Forest
Oaks Memorial Park in Austin.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests to those who wish that
contributions be made to the American Cancer Society of Austin or to a
charity of ones choice.
Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home
JESSIE LEE SUTTON
BANDERA Jessie Lee Sutton, age 73, of Medina died Thursday, May 9,
2002, at her residence.
She was born July 8, 1928, in Juno, Texas, to Herman and Nellie
Bendele. On Dec. 15, 1946, she married Jim Sutton in Ozona, Texas. He
preceded her in death on July 19, 1995. She was a rancher, a member of
the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association, member of the American
Sheep Industry, member of the American Quarter Horse Association and
Cattle Association.
Survivors include one daughter, Frances Greer and husband, James Leo
Greer III, of Rocksprings; two sons, James Preston Sutton and Wayne
Wesley Sutton, both of Rocksprings; two sisters; and one brother.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by daughter,
Mary Jo Sutton in 1985.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in Oak Rest
Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Evans officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jack Clark, Ivan Stavinoha, Jim Morriss, Jimmy
Greer, Albert Thorn, and Wes Cox. Honorary pallbearers will be John
Burney, Melvin Myers and Junior Briscoe.
Memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Grimes Funeral Home
May 12, 2002
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Funerals
Today
Daniel Ramos Jr. St. Marys Catholic Church, Brownwood 1 p.m.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Edna Earl Smith, 90, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, in an area
nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Waco
Memorial Park in Waco. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughter, Alice Crossman of San Angelo; and sisters,
Evalyn Manning of College Station and Kathryn Dixon of Kerrville.
MASON Terry Wayne McCully, 54, died Friday, May 10, 2002. Service will
be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with burial in
Gooch Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mason Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Sue McCully of Mason; children, Matt
McCully of San Angelo and Nikki McCully of Mason; mother, Thelma
McCully of Jerome, Idaho; brothers, Herbert McCully of Yuma, Ariz.,
and Gene McCully of Halton City; and half-brother, Gary Sanner of
Jerome.
BIG SPRING Lillie Ida Jurecek, 87, of Garden City died Friday, May 10,
2002, in a Midland hospital. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m.
Monday in St. Marys Cemetery in Halletsville. Arrangements are by
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
Survivors include sisters, Carrie Chudej and Bessie Spraggins of
Schulenburg.
MENARD Maxine A. Wyatt, 74, of New Braunfels died Friday, May 10,
2002. Service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Church of Christ of Menard
with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage
Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Bub Wyatt of New Braunfels; daughters,
Deborah Rader and Melinda Kneupper, both of New Braunfels; son,
Michael Wyatt of Portland; brothers, Toby Carroll of Mesquite, Joe
Carroll of Dallas and Ted Carroll of West Virginia; and sisters,
Tommie Atkinson of San Angelo, Wanda Hill of California and Madeline
Karpinski of Dallas.
ROBERT LEE Faye Flowers, 80, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in Kermit.
Services are pending at Shaffer Funeral Home
STANTON J. Alex Haggard, died Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local
hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Downtown Church of
Christ with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Gilbreath Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby; son, David Larry Haggard of
Columbia, S.C.; daughters, Alexis Gayle Wheeler of Stanton and Joanna
Leighton of Sumter, S.C.; brother, Tommy Haggard of Tow; and sisters,
Willie Howell of Texas City, Oma Clay Johnson of Stanton and Jean
Kelly of Lubbock.
SWEETWATER Patricia Brandt Smith, 70, of Chesapeake, Va., died
Thursday, May 9, 2002, in a Chesapeake hospital. Memorial service will
be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Episcopal Church of the Messiah in
Chesapeake. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesdayat First United Methodist
Church in Sweetwater with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home.
Survivors include many cousins.
SANTA ANNA Clyde Dink Wristen, 71, died Friday, May 10, 2002, in a
Temple hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Santa
Anna Cemetery. Arrangements are by Henderson Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Wristen of Santa Anna; son, Ted
Wristen of Mount Pleasant; sister, Nell Hipp of Santa Anna; and
brother, Wayne Wristen of Santa Anna.
LLANO James W. Mabry, 78, died Saturday, May 11, 2002. Graveside
service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Mabry of Llano; sons, Jimmy Mabry and
Robin Mabry, both of Llano; daughter, Regina Oestreich of Kingsland;
and sisters, Ethel Parker and Allene Wilson, both of San Saba, and
Bobby Higginbotham of Eldorado.
MENARD James Jimmy Sanchez, 63, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in San
Angelo. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with
burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage
Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Edelmira Sanchez of Menard; daughter,
Debra Gonzales of Menard; sons, Jimmy R. Sanchez, Michael D. Sanchez
and Andy Sanchez, all of Menard; mother, Rosa Sanchez of Menard;
brothers, Louis Sanchez of Menard, Gilbert Sanchez of Withitaw, Kan.,
and Thomas Sanchez of Deerfield, Kan.; and sisters, Lydia McIntosh of
Paris, Ill., Josephine Gloria of Liberal, Kan., Hope Sosa of Menard
and Mary Sanchez of San Angelo.
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Obituaries
RONALD J. WILLIAMS
Ronald J. Williams, 63, passed away on May 9, 2002, in a local nursing
home.
Funeral service will be on Monday 13, at 3 p.m. in the Robert Massie
Riverside Chapel. The Reverend Carole Thompson of the Unity Church of
Christianity will be officiating. Burial will be in the Fairmount
Cemetery.
Ronald was born on July 8, 1938, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Joseph and
Esther Ippilito Williams. He married Kay Rochelle on June 6, 1986, in
McCamey, Texas. He was a teacher in McCamey I.S.D. for 18 years and a
president of the Mendoza Trail Museum Board for many years.
He was preceded in death by a stepfather, Fred Walker; stepmother,
Leona Williams; mother, Esther Ippilito Williams Walker; and father,
Joseph Williams.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Rochelle Williams of San Angelo,
Texas; a daughter, Christi Rochelle Yurisich and husband, Steven, of
East Leroy, Mich.; a son, Corey Wyndel Chappel and wife, Amy Jo, of
Fairfield, Calif.; five grandchildren, Joey, Jessica Rochelle and
Jamielee Yurisich, twins, Alexander Gabriel and Caitlin Patricia
Chappell; brother-in-law, Mark Woolever and wife, Jeanette, of Cibilo,
Texas; adopted grandchildren, Adliade, Alisha and Brittney Williams
and John and Sarah Tufts; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and
uncles.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Roberts, Ted Hooper, K. Duane Hambin, Jim
Collett, Jerry Stinson, James Hall, Jim Sears and Jim ODaniel.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the nurses and nurses aides on B hall at
Riverside Nursing Home, and Jannette Kavisic a friend of the family
and Kenneth Duane Hamblin.
Memorials may go to Hospice of San Angelo, English Teachers
Scholarship in McCamey or Meals on Wheels in San Angelo.
Robert Massie Funeral Home
JOE SAPPINGTON SMITH
After a lengthy illness, Joe Sappington Smith eased from his mortal
life on earth to his Heavenly Father on May 10, 2002. He looked
forward to sharing eternity with His Savior and his loved ones that
went before him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Katie and
an older brother, Landon and his wife, Euty Smith.
Service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Johnsons Funeral
Home with interment in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo,
Texas.
Dad, as he was lovingly known to all, was born on Nov. 22, 1920, to
Lillie Belle Wigley and Early Jackson Smith in Windom, Texas. The
family later moved to Abilene where he held many jobs as a youth.
Always a hard worker, he worked as a shoeshiner in a barbershop. He
delivered telegrams for Western Union. He continued until his bicycle
fell apart. He worked the soda fountain in a drug store. He worked as
an electrician wiring new homes. After a brief tour in the United
States Navy, he returned to the oil field. He worked in the oil fields
all over Texas until he was forced into medical retirement in 1982. He
worked for many oil companies, but his longest employment was working
for Tucker Oil when he had to retire.
Dad became known to all that knew him as Mr. Fix-it. He took great
pride and such joy in helping all family, friends and even strangers
in repairing anything they couldnt figure out. He had a mind that
seemed to just know and understand how they worked.
He took great joy in repairing old clocks. He repaired many clocks
from the 1800s. He had to make the parts since they were no longer
available. The thing that most intrigued and excited him was that he
had to make the tools to make the parts. We never yet found anything
he couldnt fix. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and the
many pawnshops he visited so frequently.
Joe is survived by his children, Joe Lee Smith and wife, Jan, of Big
Spring, Danny Smith and wife, Linda, of Brazoria, Stanley Smith of
Brazoria, Brenda Steen of San Angelo and Ronnie Palmer and wife,
Margarita, of Big Spring; his grandchildren, Kerry Smith, Brian Smith,
Bryan Smith and wife, Joyce, Beth Wilke and husband, John, Shawn Clark
and wife, Felicia, Lance Clark and Cody Steen, David Smith and Marga
Senzig and husband, Eric. He had two great-granddaughters, Sydney
Wilke and Ashley Lynn.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kerry Smith, Brian Smith, Cody Steen,
Shawn Clark, Lance Clark and dear family friend, Ron Stuard. Honorary
pallbearers will be all oil field workers from the 40s to the present
date.
The family wishes to express loving thankfulness to Dr. James Neill,
our Medical Quarterback for over 20 years, his staff and Dr. Johnny
French and staff and Dr. Stanlly and staff of VistaCare Hospice for
their tender and merciful care.
The family wishes memorials for Dad Smith be made to VistaCare Hospice
or the Heart Association.
Johnsons Funeral Home
ROY JEAN DAVIDSON
Roy Jean Bond Davidson was born Oct. 3, 1926, in San Angelo to the
late Roy and Olga Massey Bond. She passed from this life on Friday,
May 10, 2002, in San Angelo.
A graduate of San Angelo High School, she attended San Angelo Junior
College. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church where she
was enrolled in the Cradle Roll Department just seven days from her
birth.
Her husband, Irk Davidson, whom she married on June 14, 1947, preceded
her in death. Nothing was as important to her as being a mother to
Randy, born in 1950, and to Roy, born in 1953. She retired from First
City Bancorporation in 1989.
Two beloved sons survive her, Randy of El Paso, Texas, and Roy and his
wife, Ty, of the Woodlands, Texas. Grandchildren are Brandon Davidson
of the Woodlands and Stephanie Davidson of Oklahoma; one
great-granddaughter, Lauren Paige Davidson of the Woodlands. Also
surviving is a brother, Bobby Bond and his wife, Judy, of San Angelo.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of
Johnsons Funeral Home with the Rev. Kyle Reese officiating. Interment
will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.
The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to the
Challengers Sunday School class at First Baptist Church for the loving
support they have provided Jean over the years.
Johnsons Funeral Home
AGUEDA LEBRON
Agueda Lebron passed away Friday, May 10, 2002, at her home surrounded
by loving family at the age of 94.
Agueda was born Feb. 5, 1908, in Patillas, Puerto Rico. She lived much
of her life in Rochester, N.Y. Agueda (Abuelita) was known for her
wise advice, warm hospitality, great cooking and bright smile. Her
ever-present positive outlook even in the face of adversity was
inspiring. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She was the beloved mother of Rafaela, Hector, Gladys, Daniel and
Nazareth (Margaret Rios) and loved by all her grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held in Rochester, N.Y., at the Metropolitan
Funeral Home.
Family would like to send a special thanks to Flor Sanchez for her
special care.
Margaret, Becky and Alex Rios request that memorials be made to
VistaCare Family Hospice of San Angelo and wish to send sincerest
thanks to the staff members, Dr. Vayden Stanley, Rachel Conover, Dolly
Culver, Mary Carnes and Mike Burson.
Johnsons Funeral Home
EMIL HAVLAK
BALLINGER Emil Havlak, 91, of Ballinger died at 7:12 a.m. Friday, May
10, 2002, in Heritage Oaks Estate Nursing Home in Ballinger.
Emil was born Oct. 6, 1910, in Dubina, Fayette Co., Texas, to John
Havlak and Anna Filip Havlak. He married Emma Kvasnicka in March 1940,
in Rowena, Texas. He was a retired farmer from the Lowake area and was
a member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Ballinger. He was also a
member of SPJST and KJZT.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Havlak of Ballinger; daughter, Mary
Ann Johnson and husband, Richard, of Dallas; brothers, Frank Havlak
and wife, Mary Jo, of Arlington, and John Havlak and wife, Esther, of
San Angelo; sisters, Emily Barnes and Ann Bellomy, both of Dallas; and
grandchildren, Tanya Wales and husband, Darren, of Dallas, and Father
Joseph Johnson of Rome, Italy, and Minnesota.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at St. Marys Catholic Church.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, at St. Josephs Catholic
Church with Father Hugh Wade officiating. Burial will follow in
Evergreen Cemetery in Rowena, Texas.
Memorials may be sent to a charity of donors choice.
Rains-Seale Funeral Home
JASON OWEN SUTTON
Jason Sutton, 24, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on May 10, 2002,
in Shannon Hospital after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Family visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Robert Massie
Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, at
the Grape Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Wright of First
Baptist Church of Plains, Texas, officiating and the Rev. Brad
Winchester, pastor of Grape Creek Baptist Church co-officiating.
Burial will follow in the Grape Creek Cemetery.
Jason was born on Oct. 31, 1977, to Owen Banks Sutton and Nelda Marie
Hasty Sutton. He married Stacey Jones on March 10, 2001, in San
Angelo, Texas. He was employed at Mayfield Paper Co., in the
Production Department and at Rosas Café as an assistant manager.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Sonny Hasty and
Marie Hasty and Banks Sutton.
He is survived by his wife, Stacey Sutton of San Angelo; his parents,
Owen and Nelda Sutton of The Woodlands; a brother, David Sutton and
wife, Courtney, of Hempstead; four uncles and four aunts, all of San
Angelo; three nieces; one nephew; 12 cousins; his grandmother, Billie
Sutton of San Angelo; and many other family and friends.
Pallbearers will be David Sutton, Eric Hasty, Jeremy Hasty, Brian
Hasty, Cody Hasty, Sterling Cole and Zach Adkins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Butch Hasty, Bill Hasty, Otis Sutton,
Lance Prior, Derrick Teague, Clint Gunter and Leo Rodriguez.
The family wishes any memorials to be sent to a charity of the donors
choice. The family would also like to offer a special thanks to the
staff at Shannon Hospital E.R., ICU and the fourth floor.
Robert Massie Funeral Home
MONTE HUTTO ARLEDGE
Monte Hutto Arledge passed away May 10, 2002, in Monahans, Texas. He
was born June 3, 1940, in Del Rio, Texas.
Survivors include his mother, Will Arledge of San Angelo, Texas; wife,
Henrietta Arledge of Monahans, Texas; son, Shane Arledge and wife,
Marilyn, of Guymore, Okla.; daughters, Shawn Hughes and husband, Jack,
of Laurens, S.C., and Dee Ann Arledge of Austin, Texas; five
grandchildren; nephew, Sol Arledge Jr. and wife, Winnie, of Albany,
Ind.; niece, Yvette Arledge of Nashville, Tenn.; and sister-in-law,
Daisy Arledge of Albany, Ind.
Monte was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Arledge; and brother,
Sol Arledge.
He was supervisor of the Monahans Water Plant at the time of his
death.
Memorial services are pending with Harkey Funeral Home in Monahans,
Texas.
5/13/02
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Funerals
Today
SAN ANGELO
Roy Davidson Johnsons Funeral Chapel 2 p.m.
Ronald Williams Robert Massie Riverside Chapel 3 p.m.
ELSEWHERE
Emil Havlak St. Josephs Catholic Church, Ballinger 10 a.m.
Jeanne Hogarth Trinity Episcopal Church, Kingsland 10 a.m.
James Mabry Llano City Cemetery, Llano 10 a.m.
Maxine Wyatt Church of Christ, Menard 1 p.m.
Clyde Wristen Santa Anna Cemetery, Santa Anna 11 a.m.
J. Haggard Downtown Church of Christ, Stanton 11 a.m.
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Death Notices
MONAHANS Monte Arledge, 61, died Friday, May 10, 2002. Service will be
at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church. Arrangements
are by Harkey Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Henrietta Arledge of Monahans; mother,
Will Arledge of San Angelo; son, Shane Arledge of Guymon, Okla.; and
daughters, Shawn Hughes of Laurens, S.C., and DeAnne Arledge of
Austin.
ROBERT LEE Faye Powell Flowers, 80, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in
Kermit. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at South Church of Christ
with burial in Robert Lee Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer
Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, James Sonny Powell Flowers of Odessa, Ronnie
Claude Flowers of Kermit, Johnny Clyde Flowers of Hobbs, N.M., and
Steve Collins Flowers of Coahoma.
ROCKSPRINGS J.O. Hankins, 84, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in a San
Antonio hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First
Baptist Church with burial in Rocksprings Cemetery. Arrangements are
by Nelson Funeral Homes.
Survivors include sons, James Clark Hankins of Rocksprings and J.L.
Hankins of San Antonio; daughters, Kay Hankins Haley of San Marcos and
Sheila Hankins Rathmell of San Angelo; and sister, Myrl Hankins Erwin
of Rocksprings.
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Obituaries
JOE SAPPINGTON SMITH
After a lengthy illness, Joe Sappington Smith eased from his mortal
life on earth to his Heavenly Father on May 10, 2002. He looked
forward to sharing eternity with His Savior and his loved ones that
went before him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Katie, and
an older brother, Landon and his wife, Euty Smith.
Service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Johnsons Funeral
Home with interment in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo,
Texas.
Dad, as he was lovingly known to all, was born on Nov. 22, 1920, to
Lillie Belle Wigley and Early Jackson Smith in Windom, Texas. The
family later moved to Abilene, where he held many jobs as a youth.
Always a hard worker, he worked as a shoe shiner in a barbershop. He
delivered telegrams for Western Union. He continued until his bicycle
fell apart. He worked the soda fountain in a drug store. He worked as
an electrician wiring new homes. After a brief tour in the United
States Navy, he returned to the oil field. He worked in the oil fields
all over Texas until he was forced into medical retirement in 1982. He
worked for many oil companies, but his longest employment was working
for Tucker Oil when he had to retire.
Dad became known to all that knew him as Mr. Fix-it. He took great
pride and such joy in helping all family, friends and even strangers
in repairing anything they couldnt figure out. He had a mind that
seemed to just know and understand how they worked.
He took great joy in repairing old clocks. He repaired many clocks
from the 1800s. He had to make the parts since they were no longer
available. The thing that most intrigued and excited him was that he
had to make the tools to make the parts. We never yet found anything
he couldnt fix. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and the
many pawnshops he visited so frequently.
Joe is survived by his children, Joe Lee Smith and wife, Jan, of Big
Spring, Danny Smith and wife, Linda, of Brazoria, Stanley Smith of
Brazoria, Brenda Steen and Tony of San Angelo and Ronnie Palmer and
wife, Margarita, of Big Spring; one younger brother, Paul Smith of
Abilene; his grandchildren, Kerry Smith, Brian Smith, Bryan Smith and
wife, Joyce, Beth Wilke and husband, John, Shawn Clark and wife,
Felicia, Lance Clark and Cody Steen, David Smith and Marga Senzig and
husband, Eric. He had two great-granddaughters, Sydney Wilke and
Ashley Lynn. Two nieces, Lynepte Bowen and husband, Steve, of Baird
and Judy Mathews and husband, James, of San Angelo also survive him.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kerry Smith, Brian Smith, Cody Steen,
Shawn Clark, Lance Clark and dear family friend, Ron Stuard. Honorary
pallbearers will be all oil field workers from the 40s to the present
date.
The family wishes to express loving thankfulness to Dr. James Neill,
our Medical Quarterback for over 20 years, his staff and Dr. Johnny
French and staff and Dr. Stanlly and staff of VistaCare Hospice for
their tender and merciful care.
The family wishes memorials for Dad Smith be made to VistaCare Hospice
or the Heart Association. Johnsons Funeral Home
EVA HUTTON
BALLINGER Mrs. J.P. (Eva) Hutton, 89, of Ballinger passed away at 5:45
a.m. Sunday, May 12, 2002, in Ballinger.
Eva Hutton was born Feb. 24, 1913, in Osceola, Texas, to the late Ed
Bryan and Sallie Miller. She married J.P. Hutton Dec. 13, 1931, in
Norton. She was a longtime resident of Ballinger and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
She is survived by her son, Lavon Hutton and wife, Imogene, of Norton;
two daughters, Lavern Harber and husband, Robert, of Clyde; and Debra
Weir and husband, Galen, of Levelland; grandchildren and their
spouses, Ronda and Roland Finch, Ronald and Cheryl Hutton, Dianne and
Wayne Putman, Edwin and Lisa Harber, Glenda and Stan Petrusky, Sherie
and Wayne Barr, and Jason and Brandie Weir; two brothers, Wayne and
wife, Ima, Bryan of Norton and Glen Bryan of Abilene; sister-in-law,
Larve Bryan of Winters; 14 great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 13, at Rains-Seale
Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Ninth
Street Church of Christ with Max Pratt and Nelan Bahlman officiating.
Burial will follow in Wilmeth Cemetery in Wilmeth, Texas. Rains-Seale
Funeral Home
Tuesday, May 14, 2002
Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries
Funerals
Today
San Angelo
Joe Smith Johnsons Funeral Home 10 a.m.
Eva Gomez Beeville Memorial Park, Beeville 10 a.m.
ELSEWHERE
Eva Hutton Ninth Street Church of Christ, Ballinger 2 p.m.
Pearl Mills First United Methodist Church, Crane 10 a.m.
Terry McCully First United Methodist Church, Mason 3 p.m.
James Sanchez First Baptist Church, Menard 2 p.m.
Faye Flowers South Church of Christ, Robert Lee 2 p.m.
J.O. Hankins First Baptist Church, Rocksprings 10 a.m.
Patricia Smith First United Methodist Church, Sweetwater 2 p.m.
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Death Notices
SAN ANGELO Eva Adamez Gomez, 69, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in a
local hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Beeville
Memorial Park in Beeville. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral
Chapels.
Survivors include sons, Robert Gomez of San Angelo and Pedro Gomez of
Arkansas; daughters, Mary Gomez Hernandez of Beeville, and Ninfa Gomez
and Felicita Gomez, both of San Angelo; and sisters, Estela Gomez of
Houston and Luisa Salazar of Presidio.
SAN ANGELO Bruce Wayne Yoh, 48, died Monday, May 13, 2002, in a local
hospital. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Victory
Christian Center. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Survivors include his mother, Barbara L. Yoh of San Angelo; daughters,
Katherine Yoh of San Angelo and Sarah Yoh of Baltimore; sons, John Yoh
and Evan Yoh, both of Levittown, Pa.; brothers, John Yoh of
Doylestown, Pa., and James Yoh of Philadelphia; and sisters, Barbara
Wilt of Newark, Del., Cathy Cantwell of Philadelphia and Dorothy
Seilhamer of San Angelo.
SANTA ANNA Rosa Lee Terrell, 93, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in a
Brownwood nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First
Baptist Church with burial in Santa Anna Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Henderson Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Helen Young of Santa Anna, Nancy Terrell
of Brownwood, Hurlene Thomas of Coleman and Willie Reed of Pampa,
Fla.; sons, Daniel Terrell of Rockdale, L.D. Terrell of Crosbyton, Roy
R. Terrell of Atlanta and Isiah Terrell of Midland; and sister, Sylvia
Edwards of Santa Anna.
LAMPASAS Frankie Brooks,
92, of Lometa died Monday, May 13, 2002. Graveside service will be at
2 p.m. Wednesday at Senterfitt Cemetery. Arrangements are by Dodson
Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Betty Tally of Lockhart and Carolyn Plunk
of Mineola; son, Cecil D. Brooks of Lometa; and brother, W.F. Matthews
of San Angelo.
CRANE Pearl B. Mills, 83, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in a local
hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at the First Untied
Methodist Church with burial in Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Hubert Mills of Crane; daughter, Glena
Preslar of Crane; brother; and sister.
SHEFFIELD Vicente Palma, 19, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in Pecos
County. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at the Good Shepherd Catholic
Church. Service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church with burial
in Sheffield Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral
Home.
Survivors include his parents, Christino and Andrea Palma of
Sheffield; grandparents, Faustino and Belia Rodriguez Flores of
Sheffield and Augustine Palma of Presidio; sisters, Rosa Esela Palma
of San Angelo, Christina Palma of Dallas and Maria Elena Palma of
Wylie; and brothers, Lorenzo Palma and Omero Palma, both of Sheffield.
MONAHANS Hubert Lampkin, 79, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at his
residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Light Church of
God in Christ with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Family Funeral Services.
Survivors include daughters, Leatrice Jewell Brown and Patsy R.
Edmunds, both of Big Spring.
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Obituaries
BERNICE RECTOR WILSON
On Nov. 29, 1925, God blessed the late Pastor Willie and Mrs. Emma
Hodges Rector with a baby girl in Brenham, Texas. They named her
Bernice Rector. Bernice moved to San Angelo at an early age where she
confessed her life to Christ. She returned to the Lord on Sunday, May
5, 2002, in San Angelo, Texas.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, at the
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd Crider
officiating. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Serving as
pallbearers will be Jerry Donley, George Epps, Rusty Cole, Aubrey
Todd, Harry Watley and Chuck Weedon. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers
will be grandchildren, Shawn L. Wilson, Jason T. Howell, Sir Michael
Wilson and Lenny Whitten.
Bernice united with Mount Zion Baptist Church under the late Rev. W.D.
Davis and later became a member of Galilee Baptist church under the
late Rev. A.J. Williams and attended Galilee regularly under the Rev.
Floyd Crider until her death. Sister Wilson was a faithful and active
member of Sunday school and Mission. She was also a member of Grand
Court Order of Calanthe, #84. Mrs. Wilson worked 42 years for the late
Dr. and Mrs. Merrill Everhart and 40 years for the late Mr. and Mrs.
William Lloyd Wynn and was employed with Angelo Health Service for
four years.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 55 years, Norl
Wilson; three daughters, Sherry Wilson of San Angelo, Sandra K. Wilson
Howell of Tucson, Ariz., and Janell Sue Wilson of Austin, Texas. She
also leaves three sisters, Catherine Jackson, Helen Wade and Carolyn
Wilson, all of Oakland, Calif.; two brothers, Willie Jr. and Marcus,
both of Oakland, Calif. Also mourning are three grandsons, five
granddaughters, three great-granddaughters, two great-grandsons and
two favorite aunts, Lucinda Richards of Brenham and Eddie Mae Allen of
San Angelo. She is also survived by a host of other family and
friends.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary A. Wilson
Jones and sister, Olivia Jackson.
Bernice was a wonderful, devoted and faithful wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She will be
greatly missed by all those she touched. Her family wishes to thank
their many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy cards,
flowers and food during this period of bereavement.
When I Must Leave
When I must leave you for a little while,
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow through the years,
But start out bravely with a gallant smile;
And for my sake and in my name,
Live on and do all the things the same.
Feel not your loneliness on empty days
But fill each waking hour in useful ways.
Reach out your hand in comfort and cheer
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near,
And never be afraid to die
For I am waiting for you in the sky.
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HAZEL LEE HARRIS
Hazel Lee Harris, 80, of San Angelo died Sunday, May 5, 2002, in
Abilene Regional Hospital.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Johnsons
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Beal officiating. Burial
will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.
Hazel was born Feb. 9, 1922, to Arthur Lee Lawler and Sadie Bowman
Lawler in San Angelo. She was employed for many years with a local
doctors family. She married Kenneth Ralph Harris on Aug. 9, 1947. He
preceded her in death Oct. 13, 1981.
Hazel was also preceded in death by her parents and a daughter,
Kennreita Jo Martin.
Survivors include her two daughters, Linda Otto and her husband,
Ronney, Nikki Keele and her husband, Eddie; a brother, Jack Lawley and
his wife, Wanda; a sister, Pat Pierce and her husband, James; eight
granddaughters; five grandsons; 16 great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
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JACKSON SPARKS
Jackson Sparks, born Nov. 28, 1922, in Salt Gap passed away on Sunday,
May 5, 2002.
He was married in Concho County to Lula Dean Rainwater on Nov. 21,
1940. He was preceded in death by his wife on Nov. 26, 1998.
Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Barnhart
Cemetery.
Jackson is survived by two sons, J.R. and wife, Lynda, and Jackie and
wife, Donna, all of Mertzon; six grandchildren, John Sparks of
Midland, Wes Sparks of Mertzon, Cody Sparks of McAllen, Lori and Levi
Sparks of San Angelo and Chris Rusche of San Angelo; four
great-grandchildren, Johnny and Sarah Sparks of Midland, Grayson
Sparks of McAllen and Dawson Sparks of Mertzon; two brothers, Walter
and Theo Sparks; a sister, Jessie Villers; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers will be Oran Harkleroad of Barnhart, Bob Bissett of Ozona,
Bill Avery of Barnhart, Bill Crawford of Ozona, John Kruska of Paint
Rock, Ed Martin of Kerrville and Lloyd Comer of Mason.
Jackson was a longtime rancher of West Texas and loved and embodied
the cowboy life and ways. He will be greatly missed his family and
countless friends.
Family would like to thank the staff at Schleicher County Nursing home
and VistaCare Family Hospice.
Memorials may be made to Barnhart Cemetery, Schleicher County Nursing
Home or VistaCare Family Hospice.
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VELDA HERNDON DOUGLAS
Velda Herndon Douglas, 88, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2002, in a
San Angelo hospital.
She was born July 30, 1913, in Randolph, Miss.
She is survived by two children, Deloris Trull and her husband, Buddy,
of San Angelo and Bobby Delain Douglas and his wife, Sue, of Poteau,
Okla.; six grandchildren, Robin Godwin and Randy Trull, both of
Lubbock, Texas, Rhonda Cheney of Pensacola, Fla., Chris Douglas of
Jamestown, North Dakota, Jon Douglas of Littleton, Colo., and Jessica
Douglas of Edmond, Okla.; and by seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Cary Springs
Baptist Church in Randolph, Miss., with Buddy Trull officiating.
Burial will follow in the Cary Springs Cemetery.
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REBECA P. CHAVEZ
SONORA Rebeca P. Chavez, 62, of Sonora died Sunday, May 5, 2002, in an
Odessa hospital.
Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, at St. Anns Catholic
Church with burial in Sonora Cemetery.
She was born June 25, 1939, in Sonora to Pedro and Mercedes Perez
Chavez. She was a schoolteacher and a member of the Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Raquel Cadena,
Marina Fernandez and Maria P. Chavez; and by her brother, Dagoberto
Chavez.
She is survived by four sisters, Maria R. Chavez and Olga Chavez, both
of Odessa, Maura Chavez of Chicago, Ill., and Llolanda Fonseca and
husband, Gregorio, of Sonora; two brothers, Jaime Chavez and wife,
Andrea, and Jessie Chavez and wife, Elizabeth, all of Sonora;
sister-in-law, Alice Chavez of McAllen; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
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JAMES MICHAEL TALLEY
James Michael (Mike) Talley was born Oct. 15, 1942, and passed from
this life May 3, 2002, in Warren, Texas.
He married Susan Winkler on Nov. 10, 1993. Mike graduated from Angelo
State University in 1968 with a bachelors degree in business. He
worked for Toms Foods for 18 years as trade development manager.
Mike is survived by his wife, Susan; two sons, Michael and Thomas of
Warren, Texas; one daughter, Tiffany Talley of Los Angeles, Calif.;
one stepson, Richard Winkler of Warren, Texas; four stepdaughters,
Tammy, Brandy, Angela and Cheri Winkler, all of Warren, Texas;
parents, Maurice and Daisy Talley of San Angelo; two brothers, Robert
and Paul Allen Talley of San Angelo; two grandchildren, Brittany and
Kayle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Montgomery Tally; and a
brother, Tommy Talley.
Mike was known and loved by literally hundreds of friends and
relatives.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Allison
Cemetery outside Warren, Texas.
ALEX T. ADAME
Alex T. Adame, 43, of San Antonio died Friday, May 3, 2002, in an
automobile accident.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in Johnsons Funeral Home
Chapel. Mass of the Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May
8, in St. Josephs Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary
Cemetery.
Alex was born Dec. 11, 1958, in San Angelo to Patricio and Trinedad
Adame. He was a self-employed roofer in San Antonio.
He was preceded in death by his father, Patricio and a daughter,
Crystal Adame.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Ramirez Adame of San Antonio;
children, Christian Adame and Alex Adame Jr., both of San Antonio;
grandson, Adrian Gonzales Jr. of San Antonio; his mother, Trinedad
Adame of San Angelo; two sisters, Mary Adame of Arlington and Martha
Rodriguez of San Angelo; and five brothers, Patricio Adame Jr., Arthur
Adame, Gabriel Adame, Martin Adame and Richard Adame, all of San
Angelo.
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