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The San Angelo Standard - Times OnlineWest Texas News
Funerals and Death Notices
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JOE J ADAMS
Heritage Funeral Home
BRADY - Joe Johnson Adams died on Sunday, May 25, 2003, after a long, brave
battle with leukemia. He was born June 2, 1930, in Placid, Texas, to Jonce and
Jessie Adams, and grew up on a stock farm. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-
1953 and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1957. He married Dona Lee
Wallace of Chamblee, Ga., on March 10, 1961, and moved to Houston, where he
resided until his death. He is survived by his wife, Dona; and their three
children, Joe Brian, Matthew and Brenda Lynne. He also is survived by a sister,
Wanelle (Adams) Lowe, her husband, Carroll Lowe, and their daughters, Annette
and Jeri. He leaves behind an extended family including Erich Elfeldt, Lorne
LaComb, Gwyneth (Hall) Moya, and Carolyn (Davis) Adams who he looked upon as his
children, as well as Shad Bryson and Leon Evans who were like brothers. A
memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at West University
Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, June 2, in Cowboy Cemetery near Placid, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that a donation be made in his name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society at 5005 Mitchelldale Suite 115, Houston, TX 77092. The family wants to
extend its heartfelt gratitude to the staff at M.D. Anderson for their loving
care.
LEDELL BELUE
This week, family, friends, and loved ones mourn the passing of a special woman,
sister, mother and aunt. LeDell Key Belue (Dell) was born on Sept. 5, 1934, in
San Angelo to Lee and May Dell Key. She was a graduate of San Angelo Central
High School and attended Trinity University in San Antonio. She was married to
Ralph Belue and in September of 1961 gave birth to their daughter, Elizabeth
Grace "Betsy" Belue. Dell returned to San Angelo in 1973 and worked at Western
Air Conditioning for more than 20 years. Her proudest moment came last September
when she achieved 30 years of sobriety. Ms. Belue was preceded in death by her
mother and father, her brother and her daughter. She is survived by her nephew,
Royce; her nieces, Kristie and Kyra; her sister-in-law, Nikkii; great-nephew,
Jake; great-niece, Kay Lee; as well as several aunts and cousins. Her greatest
gift to all of us is the love, joy and happiness she brought to our lives. She
will be greatly missed. A memorial service is scheduled for July 10.
HAZEL MAE BRAGG
Stevens Funeral Home
COLEMAN - Hazel Mae Bragg, 92, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away
Sunday, May 25, 2003, in San Angelo, Texas. Graveside funeral service was
Tuesday, May 27, in Glen Cove Cemetery with Jack Cosby officiating. Hazel Mae
was born in Preston Bend, Texas, Feb. 15, 1911, and moved to the Talpa area as a
child. Her parents were Charles H. Grounds and Alberta Elizabeth Blackburn
Grounds. She married Joseph Owen Bragg in Crews, Texas, on July 8, 1928. She was
a longtime member of the Crews Methodist Church where she was Sunday School
superintendent and taught Sunday School for many years. Survivors include sons,
Harold Bragg and wife, Helen, of Glen Cove, Glenn Bragg and wife, Jo Lynn, of
Hondo, Texas, and Larry Bragg and wife, Cindy, of San Angelo; daughter, Cheryl
Moss of Midland, Texas; grandchildren include Mike and Lareshia Bragg, Joy and
Steve Layer, David and Tammy Bragg, Shelly and Guy Malatek, Scarlett Moss, Mindy
and Roger Turner, Chad Moss, Amy and James Andrae, Kelly and Michael Elliott,
and Ashley Bragg; great-grandchildren include Sterling Layer, Jennifer and
Amanda Bragg, Garrett and William Malatek, and Brooke, Blair and Bailey Turner;
and one sister, Anna Lee Branscum of Dallas. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Owen Bragg; a son, Russell Bragg; and three brothers. The family
requests memorials be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center.
ANNIE LEE CATES BROWN
Johnson's Funeral Home
Annie Lee Cates Brown, loving wife and mother, was peacefully called home to our
loving Heavenly Father. She was released from the pain and worry of this mortal
life on May 24, 2003, two days before her 74th birthday. Annie was so very
generous with her time, love and worldly goods. Family was extremely important
to her. Her example of fun, charity and hard work is a life plan we all hope to
emulate. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysses S. Brown. She is
survived by her children, Nadine Belk of Midland, Sandra Roberson of Alpine and
Richard Brown of Odessa; one sister, Betty Ferro of San Angelo; four brothers,
Chester Cates of Sinton, Len Cates of Comanche, Leon Cates of Wharton and Elmer
Cates of Odessa; and 10 grandchildren, Kerrie Ann Rester of Waco, Katie Redding
of Odessa, Delcie Bushman of Midland, Lucas and Ben Belk of Provo, Utah, Blain
Belk of Midland, Terra, B.J. and Brandi Brown of Arlington and Dustin Brown of
Aviano, Italy. She loved visits from her nine great-grandchildren, Deegan,
Derek, Dallan, Daycee, Deme, Daria, Elora, Kaitlyn and Kaiden. She has many
nieces and nephews who all adored her. Her family is grateful to all her friends
who helped her life be full of joy. A special thanks to all who were caregivers
during her illness. Her family asks that memorials be sent to Hospice of San
Angelo or to the American Cancer Society. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 28, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven
Memorial Gardens.
EDITH COPELAND
Stevens Funeral Home
COLEMAN - Edith Copeland, age 88, of Bangs died Monday, May 26, 2003, in Holiday
Hill Nursing Home in Coleman. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May
28, in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Burkett Cemetery.
Edith Copeland was born July 24, 1914, in Coleman County, Texas, and was a
daughter of Charles and Cleo Beeler Gould. She grew up in Coleman County and
attended school at Rae and Echo. On Jan. 2, 1935, she married Hester Copeland in
Burkett and he preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1977. She moved from Burkett to
Bangs in 1956. She had been a member of the Burkett Quilting Club. She was a
homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Clenton
and Lila Copeland of Brownwood; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Joe
Griffith and Bettie and Bennie Bennett, all of San Angelo, and Cherri and Johnny
Tedford of Brownwood; one sister, Edna Hunter of Brownwood; seven grandchildren;
15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorials may
be made to Burkett Cemetery Association, c/o Linda Brady, 1001 CR 178, Burkett,
Texas 76828.
BILL CORNELIUS
Laurel Land Funeral Home
FORT WORTH - Bill Cornelius, 59, an engineer manager for Lockheed Martin, passed
away Sunday, May 25, 2003, in Fort Worth. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
May 29, at Overton Park United Methodist Church, 5001 Briarhaven, Fort Worth.
Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Bill was born Oct. 28, 1943, in Sabinal
to proud parents, Mae Delle and H.C. Cornelius. He spent his childhood in Big
Lake and Ozona. Bill's first wife, Leslie Marsh, preceded him in death May 27,
1995, and he later married Beth McCarver on July 6, 1997. Bill was an avid
golfer and high school sports enthusiast. He cheered for both sons, Stephen and
Geoff, during their football games. Later, he cheered with his stepdaughters,
Christine McCarver, when she ran track, and Cat McCarver, while she danced.
Besides sports, Bill raised golden retrievers and will be missed by his faithful
companion, "Cooper." Survivors include loving wife, Beth McCarver; sons, Stephen
Brant Cornelius and Geoffrey Bonner Cornelius; mother, Mae Delle Cornelius;
stepdaughters, Catherine Ann McCarver and Christine Ellen McCarver; extended
family, Paula Lewis, Sarah Lewis, Claire Marsh, Paula Palmer, Andy and Becky
Dickson, Debbi and Benny Nichols, and Wilford and Georgia Simcik; and many
loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
FAYE EIVENS COWSERT
Johnson's Funeral Home
Faye Eivens Cowsert passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2003, in Yuma, Ariz. She
was 89 years old. Faye was born on March 23, 1914, to Walter and Amanda Eivens
in Durant, Okla. She married Thomas F. Cowsert Jr. on March 27, 1946, in
Junction, Texas. She lived in San Angelo for many years before moving to Yuma,
Ariz., after she retired. Faye had worked many years for Clinic Hospital in San
Angelo. She had been a member of Angelo Heights Methodist Church and Sierra
Vista Methodist Church in San Angelo. She is survived by her husband, Thomas
(Tommy) Cowsert of Yuma, Ariz.; sister, Kathaleen Kidd of San Antonio, Texas;
daughters, Roxye Grant of Yuma, Ariz., and Kathy Wilson of San Angelo; stepson,
Bobby Dan Cowsert of Bismarck, Ark.; grandchildren, Don Grant, David Grant,
Chasey Wilson Duncan, David Wilson and Shannon Cowsert Ullrich; and beloved
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Amanda
Eivens; brothers, Lloyd, Albert, Doyle and Arbuy; and sisters, Ada and Arlene. A
memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, in First United Methodist
Church Chapel in San Angelo, Texas.
VERA E CUMMINGS
Johnson's Funeral Home
Vera E. Cummings, 95, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2003. Graveside service will be
at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8
p.m. Friday, May 30, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Vera Cummings was born in
Haskell County on Jan. 30, 1908, to Robert A. and Maud Bradley. She married
Luther W. Cummings on Jan. 6, 1934, and moved to San Angelo a few years later.
Mrs. Cummings began working for the SAISD Food Service Department in the early
1950s. For 25 years until her retirement, she worked as a cook, cafeteria
manager or assistant to the Food Service Director. For many years, she worked
the concessions for football games at San Angelo Stadium. She loved her work and
made many friends during those years. Mrs. Cummings was a member of the First
Baptist Church of San Angelo where she served as secretary for the Lydia and
Elizabeth Sunday School classes. She also held memberships in the Texas Retired
Teachers Association and the Association of Lunchroom Workers. Vera Cummings was
preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Luther W. Cummings; and by her
son, Robert Kent Cummings. Survivors include daughter, Susan Kay Cross of Azle;
daughter-in-law, Norma Cummings of San Angelo; grandchildren, Carson Cummings
and wife, Marla, of San Angelo, Julie Moran and husband, Tommy, of San Angelo
and Matt Cross and wife, D'Jauhn, of Azle; and great-grandchildren, Ashley and
Jill Cummings, Ryan and Jake Moran, and Julia, Corrine and Ethan Cross. The
family wishes to thank the ministries of the First Baptist Church, a special
appreciation to Barbara Rowland for her homebound ministry, the staff and
residents of Rio Concho Terrace, the Community Hospital staff, the staff at the
Meadow Creek Nursing Center, and dear friends Harold and Jerrie Seals, Carolyn
Timmons and Opal Birch for their thoughtfulness, love and concern.
HOWARD WRIGHT DAVIS
Nelson Funeral Home
ROCKSPRINGS - Howard Wright Davis, 82, of Rocksprings, Texas, went home to be
with the Lord May 22, 2003, at his home in Rocksprings. He was born June 17,
1920, to James and Helen Davis in Sonora, Texas. He was reared in Edwards County
and served in the United States Navy during World War II which also includes the
infamous attack at Pearl Harbor. After the war, he returned to complete his
college education at Texas A&M. Howard married Wanda Matthews on Sept. 28, 1946,
in Rocksprings, Texas. They moved to Pecos, Texas, where he was a cotton farmer
and rancher. Later, he was elected county commissioner. When Howard and Wanda
decided to retire they came back to the great Texas Hill Country. Howard is
survived by his wife of 56 years, Wanda Davis of Rocksprings, Texas; son, Dennis
Davis and wife, Susan, of Brandon, Miss.; daughters, Cathy Davis Moore of
Dallas, Texas, and D'Anndra and husband, Eddie, of Orange, Texas; grandchildren,
Chad Davis, Drew, Sarah and James Davis, Misty and Matt Moore and Cody
Commander; and great-granddaughter, Taylor Davis. Howard included in his family
circle John and Sheri Smith and their children, John Jr. and Judy of Dallas,
Texas, Red and Rena Jo Johnson, Rick and Julie Fairchild and their children,
Rick Jr., and Lucas, Amanda and Yale of Dallas, Texas. He also is survived by
two brothers, Leonard and David Davis; and numerous nieces, nephews and good
friends. Pallbearers will be Ray Craig, Eddie Sweeten, Donnie Merritt, Rodney
Merritt, Donnie Bippes, Jack Davis, Dave Davis and Jim Davis. Honorary
pallbearers will be Don Ragland, Red Johnson, Dennis Pheiffer and Lee Wade.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at the First Baptist Church of
Rocksprings. Interment will follow in the Rocksprings Cemetery with the Rev. Ron
Van Der Weert officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Rocksprings EMS, P.O. Box 185, Rocksprings, TX, 78880.
REYNOLDS WEST FOSTER
Ross Funeral Home
STERLING CITY - Reynolds West Foster, lifetime resident and prominent rancher of
Sterling County, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at his home. Mr. Foster, age 81,
was born on Oct. 22, 1921, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus W. Foster of Sterling
City. He graduated from Sterling City High School and attended San Angelo
College where he met his wife, Minnie Frances Davis. They were married June 29,
1941. Mr. Foster worked all his life on the ranch, interrupted in 1945 by World
War II for a short time, and then returned to help his father with the ranching
operations. Together with Minnie Frances, they continued to expand their
ranching interests and rear their family. Mr. Foster was a faithful active
member of the First United Methodist Church of Sterling City and gave generously
of his time and resources to many causes and organizations. He will always be
remembered by his family, friends and business associates as a man of strong
faith, integrity and character. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and
the Order of the Eastern Star, served on the Sterling County School Board for 21
years, was on the board of directors of the Concho Valley Co-Op Board, the
Sterling County Appraisal Board, the Sterling County Hospital Board and a member
of the Sheep and Goat Raisers and Cattlemen's association. Mr. Foster received
numerous awards for his livestock excellence and conservation activities and
recently received, from the North Concho River Soil and Water Conservation
District, the 2002 Sterling County "Conservation Rancher" award. He is survived
by his wife, Minnie Frances; son, Reynolds Lee of Del Rio, grandchildren, Mary
Frances and Jennifer and their mother, Janet and great-grandchild, Sara; son,
David of Sterling City and daughter-in-law, Bettie and grandchildren, Adam and
Luke; son, Steven of Midland and daughter-in-law, Martha and grandchildren,
Stephanie and Thomas; and brother, Ross of Sterling City. He was preceded in
death by sister, Rulene of Las Vegas, N.M. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
May 27, at First United Methodist Church of Sterling City with burial to follow
in the Foster Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Monday, May 26, at the
First United Methodist Church of Sterling City. Pallbearers will be Mary Frances
Foster, Jennifer Smith, Adam Foster, Luke Foster, Stephanie Foster, Thomas
Foster, Skeete Foster and Fred Allen. Honorary pallbearers will be Ross Foster,
Finis Westbrook, Clinton Hodges, Arthur Barlemann, Martin Rivera, Stan Horwood,
Jose Arteago and R.T. Foster Jr., all of Sterling City, and Roy B. Davis Jr.,
John Hay and Billy Vern Davis, all of San Angelo. The family requests memorials
be made to the First United Methodist Church of Sterling City, P.O. Box 457,
Sterling City, TX, 76951, or a favorite charity.
JUDY GAIL BOATRIGHT GOLSON
Judy Gail Boatright Golson passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2003, in Houston,
Texas. She was 60 years old. Judy was born on March 8, 1943, to Sparks and Katie
Tucker Boatright in San Angelo, Texas. She graduated from Novice High School in
1961, and married Roy Dale Golson of Burkett, Texas, shortly thereafter.
Following her marriage, Judy lived in Abilene and Lubbock, Texas, then moved to
Austin, Texas, in 1970. She lived in Austin the remainder of her life. Judy had
a zest for living and an appreciation for beautiful things. This was evident in
both her work and personal life. Judy was a talented interior designer,
garnering numerous recognitions and awards. Among those, Judy won "Best
Restoration of the Year for Adaptive Use" for her work on the Mauthe Mansion,
home of the Texas Savings and Loan League, in 1982. Judy loved her work, and
brought much beauty and color to the homes and businesses of Austinites for more
than three decades. In her personal life, Judy was a dedicated wife, mother,
grandmother, friend, and community volunteer. As a member of the Barton Hills
Garden Club, Judy fostered a lifelong love for flowers and plants. Judy also had
a great passion for fine art, music and literature, and taught many of her
family and friends to appreciate these things as well. Judy is survived by her
sons, Cory Golson and wife, Betsy, Chad Golson and wife, Kathy; and
granddaughter, Caroline Golson, all of Austin, Texas; her sisters, Dorothy Bomar
of Winters, Texas, Jo Perry of Austin (formerly of Abilene), Texas, and Dixie
Fowler of Dallas, Texas; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. A
memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 25, in Hyde Park Baptist Church
chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions
be made in Judy's name to the Austin Area Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs
Rd., Austin, TX 78746; Attention: Betty Garnett.
MISSY LEWIS HALFMANN
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory
MIDLAND - Missy Lewis Halfmann, 28, of St. Lawrence, Texas, died on Tuesday, May
27, 2003, in an automobile accident. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday, May 30, in the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland with the Rev.
Eddy Elliott, associate pastor of West Kentucky Baptist Church, officiating.
Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. The family will
receive friends from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 29. She was born on July 24,
1974, in Odessa, Texas, and married Chad Alan Halfmann on April 28, 2001, in Las
Vegas, Nev. She had worked for the United States Postal Service in Midland
before becoming a homemaker. She attended West Kentucky Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Chad Halfmann of St. Lawrence; two sons, Jessie
James "JJ" Espinosa of St. Lawrence and Ryan Alan Halfmann of St. Lawrence; one
daughter, Cassie Jo Espinosa of St. Lawrence; her father, Jerry Lynn Lewis Sr.
and wife, Lisa Lewis, of Midland, and mother, Linda Sue Huff and husband, Greg,
of Celina, Texas; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roland and Joyce Halfmann of
St. Lawrence; three sisters, Elisha Cothrin of Dallas, Courtney Jo Huff of
Garland and Mandy Maynard of Midland; three brothers, Jerry Lynn Lewis Jr. of
Midland, John Cothrin of Midland and Joshua Glenn Huff of Stephenville; maternal
great-grandmother, Willie Sharp of Ardmore, Okla.; paternal grandfather, Sonny
Lewis of Midland; two sisters-in-law, Starla Halfmann of Lubbock and Becky Lewis
of Midland; two brothers-in-law, Eddie Maynard of Midland and Adam Halfmann of
St. Lawrence; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. For online
condolences, go to www.npwelch.com.
ELOISE HOERSTER
Mason Funeral Home
MASON - Eloise Hoerster of Mason passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2003, at the
age of 84. She was born Sept. 11, 1918, in Mason to William Bickenbach and Cora
Luby Hunter Bickenbach. She owned and operated Eloise's Beauty Shop in Mason for
many years and later worked at Jane Zavala's Beauty Shop. She married Jack Smith
on Oct. 28, 1939, and they had six children. Eloise remarried in 1971 and had 13
wonderful years with her second husband Ervin Hoerster. She is survived by her
children, Billy Jack Smith and wife, Barbara, of Junction, Sue Walker and
husband, Steve, of San Antonio, Maydell Vollmar and husband, Lester, of
Fredericksburg, Jimmy Smith and wife, Carmen, of San Mataeo, Calif., Jerry Smith
and wife, Lupe, of Mason and Tommy Smith and wife, Ramona, of San Angelo; 16
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
first husband and father of her children, Jack Smith, in 1990. Her second
husband, Ervin Hoerster, passed away in 1984. Funeral service for Eloise
Hoerster will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the First Baptist Church in
Mason. Interment will follow in the Gooch Cemetery. For those who wish to send
memorials, the family would suggest The American Cancer Society, the Krista
Vollmar Memorial Scholarship Fund at Security State Bank in Fredericksburg, or
First Baptist Church in Mason.
DALE JORDAN
Johnson's Funeral Home
Dale Jordan, 66, of San Angelo passed away Sunday, May 25, 2003, in San Angelo.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29, in Johnson's Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. James Shupp officiating. Graveside service will be 3 p.m.
in Resthaven Cemetery in Brady, Texas. Dale was born Oct. 30, 1936, in Placid,
Texas, to Earnest and Velma Jordan. He worked as a consultant in the oil
industry most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents and two
brothers, Dean and Elward Jordan. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years,
June Jordan of San Angelo; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Trisha Jordan of
Snyder, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Douglas Schweizer, of High
Point, N.C.; grandchildren, Christine Schweizer of San Angelo, Jordan Schweizer,
of High Point, N.C., and Traci Jordan of Snyder; two brothers and sisters-in-
law, Lewis and Bobbie Jordan of Brady, and Wayland and Wilma Jordan of
Sugarland, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special
friends.
ROBERT REECE LOWERY
Robert Massie Funeral Home
Robert Reece Lowery peacefully left this life Wednesday morning, May 28, 2003,
at his home surrounded in body and spirit by those who loved him. Funeral
service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
with the Rev. Frank Berthold, of the Church of Christ, officiating. Interment
will follow at 4:30 p.m. in the Potisi Cemetery. Reece was born Jan. 28, 1927,
in Erath County to Ernest and Georgie Taylor Lowery. He was raised in the area
and attended school in Hico. In 1938, the Lowery family moved to far West Texas.
Reece began working with his father on the F.O. Maston ranch in Lamb County. As
a young man, his gift for mechanical logic led him into the field of auto
mechanics. He quickly became a master mechanic and for many years not only
excelled in his life's work, he also mentored many young men, including his
sons, in the skill. Alberta Frances O'Dell Ellis Lowery became Reece's wife on
July 1, 1971, in Roswell, N.M. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to
Abilene and Reece continued his trade at Cantrell Cadillac. In January 1973,
Reece began to work for the civil service at Dyess Airbase in Abilene. As the
supervisor of the refueling and maintenance division, he continued to share his
mechanical knowledge and life skills with many of the young airmen. His warm and
generous spirit endeared him to the young people and he quickly came to be known
as "Grandpa." Reece and Alberta's home was filled with a stream of young troops
throughout his years at Dyess, often providing a surrogate home life for many of
them, complete with wise counsel and a sprinkling of gentle guidance. Reece was
twice named as Civilian of the Year for Dyess Airbase, and in 1997 he was named
Civilian of the Year for the 15th Air Force. He retired in 1999 after 25 and
one-half years of service. In September 2000, Reece and Alberta moved to San
Angelo. They settled on a small acreage near Grape Creek, and Reece delighted in
the land, raising a garden, planting an orchard and tending chickens. He was
filled with joy and awed by the beauty of nature, whether it was a gentle breeze
rustling through the pecan trees or a gentle rain followed by the rainbow. He
spoke often of how blessed he was by his Creator to see this beauty and to be
able to share it with his family and friends. Reece was preceded in death by his
parents, Ernest and Georgie Lowery; a sister, Edna Lowery Shipman; brother,
Charles Lowery; and daughter-in-law, Janet Ellis. His wife, Alberta (Bertha);
and his sister and brother-in-law, Joe and Dorothy Horsely of Austin survive
him. Reece has a daughter, Vivian Hurley of Rocksprings, Wyo.; and three sons,
Wesley Lowery and wife, Gerty, of Whittier, Calif., Lynn and wife, Eileen
Lowery, of Willits, Calif., and Keith and wife, Susan Lowery, of Garland, Texas.
Also surviving Reece are two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Linda Ellis
and Ronnie and Sharleta Ellis of San Angelo. He was blessed with 13
grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Robert Porter, Ken
Sherman, Vaughn Marshall, Charles Dennis, J.M. Stiennitt, Marion Sparks and
Franklin Flint.
MARTHA JEAN LYNCH
Shaffer Funeral Home
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Martha Jean Lynch, 74, passed from this life
and joins her late husband, Leon Otho "Boots" Lynch; her mother; her Granny and
her sister on Wednesday, May 28, 2003. Jean was born on Jan. 21, 1929, and was a
member of the Grace Covenant Church. She is survived by seven children, Coy
Lynch of McCamey, Bob "Bitterweed" Lynch of Stanton, Barbara Wallis of Grape
Creek, Bill Lynch of McCamey, Mike Lynch of Stanton, Peggy Suzanne Bowersox of
Greenwood and Cydney Lynch of Midland; 33 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
and many loving friends. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, in
Pioneer Memorial Park, officiated by Dick McAnally from Grace Covenant Church,
assisted by C.L. Wallis. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
ADDIE FAYE MCBURNEY
Waco Memorial Funeral Home
WACO - God called one of His precious, loving angels home on Thursday, May 22,
2003, while cradled in the arms of her husband of 50 years. Addie Faye McBurney
died on Thursday, May 22, 2003, in Temple, Texas. She was born on Feb. 19, 1934,
in Ballinger, Texas. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother and grandmother.
She was a kind, gentle, sweet lady with a loving spirit. She will be missed by
all who knew her. She married Lawrence McBurney in 1953. She is survived by her
husband, Lawrence of Lorena; son, Larry McBurney and wife, Tammy, of Carrollton,
Ky.; daughter, Diane Ferguson and husband, Roy, of Lorena; sister, Genean
Bridger and husband, Alton, of Lorena; grandchildren, Michael Ferguson, David
Ferguson, Chad Ferguson, Samantha Ferguson, Kristina Ferguson, Amy Wright, Seth
McBurney, Heather Myers and Ashley Butcher; and great-granddaughter, Kaylan
Myers. Family members will receive visitors at their home in Lorena on Saturday,
May 24.
FLORENCE RAE MCGUIRE
Resthaven Funeral Home
LUBBOCK - Memorial service for Florence Rae McGuire, 78, of Lubbock will be held
in Clifton Forge, Va. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Clifton
Forge, Va. Ms. McGuire passed away Sunday, May 25, 2003, in a Lubbock hospital
surrounded by her friends and family. She was born in Boonville, Mo., Dec. 9,
1924. She married Kenneth G. McGuire, a retired lieutenant colonel of the U.S.
Air Force on Dec. 2, 1943. He preceded her in death. They had lived in Lubbock
since 1959. Florence was a devoted and loving wife and loving mother who was
very involved in her daughters' life. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy
McGuire of Lubbock and Mary Garvin and her husband, Larry, of San Angelo; step-
grandchildren, Bryan Garvin and wife, Michelle, and Lindsay and Tanner of
Midland, and Ashley Garvin of Dallas; and her pet and companion, Pov. The family
suggests memorials to West Texas Boys Ranch, 10223 Boys Ranch Road, San Angelo,
TX 76904; or to San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation, 200 W. 43rd St., San
Angelo, TX 76903; or to a charity of your choice. "It's no use wishing someone
could return who now is gone. No use sitting brooding when you have to carry on.
No good merely wishing you'd been kinder or else stronger, that the quarrel
hadn't happened or the peace had lasted longer. That you'd done a little more or
that you'd frowned a little less in case a different action might have brought
more happiness. The past cannot be altered, but the future still remains. Live
and learn and try to turn your losses into gains." - This was a favorite verse
of Mother's since 1944.
MARY ELIZABETH "BETH" NEAL
Stevens Funeral Home
COLEMAN - Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Neal, age 83, of San Angelo, died Thursday, May
22, 2003, in Holiday Hill Nursing Center. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 25, in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Pat McCaltchy
officiating. Burial will follow in the Talpa Cemetery. Mrs. Neal was born March
10, 1920, in Plantersville, Miss., a daughter of Benjamin Franklin McWhorter and
Hattie Hilda Ruff McWhorter. She moved to Garden City at the age of six, where
she was raised and graduated from high school. She married James A. "Buddy" Neal
on Aug. 16, 1939, in Rankin. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1996. She lived
in Rankin, Van Horn, Evant, Sheffield and moved to San Angelo in 1996. She was a
resident of the Rio Concho West Retirement Center and a member of the Methodist
Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Shirley Neal of
Ada, Okla., and Sandy and Barbara Neal of Coleman; one brother, Joe Benjamin
McWhorter; five grandchildren, Rob Neal and wife, Cindy, and Forrest Neal and
wife, Jeanie, both of Ada, Okla., Joe Neal of Bellflower, Calif., Keith Neal and
wife, Juanita, of Rising Star and Kelli Caldwell and husband, Jim B., of Grand
Prairie; seven great-grandchildren, Jessica and Jordan Neal and Taylor and Maci
Neal, all of Ada, Okla., and Riley, Garret and Morgan Caldwell, all of Grand
Prairie; two step-grandchildren, Steven McGehee and Tammy Morgan; one step
great-grandchild, Jake Bell; and nieces and nephews, including Debbie Walker,
Sheri Cason, Wes McWhorter, Floy McWhorter, Rusty Ratliff and Clara Jo Huckaby.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Joyce Marie Hamblin. Family visitation
will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the funeral home.
JUANITA VILLARREAL PEREZ
Johnson's Funeral Home
Juanita Villarreal Perez took her last earthy breath on Saturday, May 24, 2003,
at her residence. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 26, in Johnson's
Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, at
St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Juanita
was born May 27, 1948, in San Angelo to Torivio and Petra Villarreal. She was a
homemaker but her greatest accomplishment in life, was the love and compassion
she had for every one of God's creatures. She was a member of St. Joseph's
Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers,
Armando and Torivio Jr. Villarreal. Juanita was married to Clemente Perez on
March 23, 1982, in San Angelo. Survivors include her husband, Clemente Perez
(Gato) of San Angelo; children, Celia Puente and husband, Emilio, of Miles, and
Nemencio (Andy) Garcia, Martha Lara and husband, Leonard, all of San Angelo;
special children, Gloria Villarreal of San Antonio, Texas, and Johnny Villarreal
of San Angelo; sisters, Mary Ellen Soto and husband, Savas, and Theresa
Rodriguez and husband, Gilbert, and Petra Villarreal, all of San Angelo;
brothers, Willie Villarreal and wife, Lucy, Joaquin Villarreal and wife,
Corrina, Richard Villarreal and wife, Sylvia, and Mario Villarreal, all of San
Angelo; eight grandchildren, Joe L. Garcia, Rose Ann Rodriguez, Jane and Michael
Robles, Emilio Jr., Priscilla and Homer Puente and Zachary White; four great-
grandchildren; a special nephew, Lee Roy Soto; and numerous other nieces and
nephews. Pallbearers will be Richard, Mario, Joaquin, Willie, Johnny Villarreal
and Paul Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers will be Gustavo and Lee Roy Soto.
Special thanks to VistaCare Hospice for all the loving care and support during
Juanita's last days. "Descance Quirida Esposa, Madre, Ermana, Abuelita, Tia y
amiga" I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm Free. I'm following the path
God Laid for me. I took his hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and
left it all. I could not stay another day. To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Task left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of day. If
my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship
shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened
with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full,
I've savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my
time seemed all to brief. Don't lengthen it now with undone grief. Lift up your
heart and share with me. God wanted me now; He set me free.
MARIO PEŅA
Don's Funeral Chapels
DEL RIO - Mario Peņa, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25,
2003, in Del Rio at the age of 41. He was born in Del Rio on July 26, 1961. He
was preceded in death by his brother, Nicho Peņa; sister, Dolores "Lolis" Peņa;
and grandparents, Irene and Alvino Peņa and Andres Castaņo, all of Del Rio.
Mario is survived by his wife of 14 years, Corina Peņa; sons, Efren Rey,
Sylvester and Marcos; daughter, Sadie; parents, Dolores Peņa of San Angelo and
Nicho Peņa and wife, Margarita, of San Antonio; mother and father-in-law,
Marcelina and Arturo Bernard; sisters, Gloria Talamantez and husband, Eddie, of
Del Rio, Rosa Irene Ortiz and husband, Mac, of Del Rio, Jessica Elizalde and
husband, Valdemar, of Austin, and Margie Al-majali and husband, Mohamid, of San
Antonio; grandmother, Amelia D. Castaņo; granddaughters, Sierra, Desiray and
Shania; nephew, Mak Ortiz and wife, Rebecca, of Del Rio; nieces, Selina De Luna
and husband, Tony, of San Angelo, and Becky Ortiz of San Angelo; and numerous
other nephews, nieces, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law. Visitation will be
held this evening from 4-9 p.m. at Don's Funeral Chapels. A rosary will be
recited at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 30,
at Sacred Heart Parish with Father James P. Fischler, C.I.C.M., officiating.
Final resting will follow in the Del Rio Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Ruben Gutierrez, Mac Ortiz, Macario Ortiz, Eddie Talamantez, Billy
Allison and Joel Marin. Beyond Life's Gateway When the joys are still remembered
But the sorrow has quietly gone There will always be a special place in the
heart - Where love lives on. We will always love you, Mom, Dad, wife and family.
RACHEL CLAIRE REYNOLDS
Johnson's Funeral Home
Rachel Claire Reynolds, of San Antonio, was born Aug. 10, 1979, in Georgetown,
Texas, and died in a car accident May 23, 2003. She attended school in
Sharyland, San Saba, and graduated as valedictorian of H.M. King High School in
Kingsville, Texas. She received her BA and master's in teaching degrees from
Trinity University in San Antonio. She was teaching eighth grade math and
geometry at Jackson Middle School in San Antonio at the time of her death.
Claire, true to her name, brought light and clarity to any situation she
encountered and to all those who knew and loved her. In her first year of
teaching, she had been named "Champion of Students" for the month of March. She
also had been selected as an adjunct professor for the mentoring program Trinity
operates on the Jackson Middle School campus. She is survived by her parents,
John and Sara Schucany Reynolds, her beloved sister, Ariel, and her grandmother,
Jane Temple, all of San Angelo; and by aunts, uncles, cousins, students and
countless friends. A service of death and resurrection will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 26, at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, 4522 College Hills
Blvd., with the Rev. Carl Rohlfs and J. Michael Lowry presiding. Interment will
be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, in San Saba City Cemetery, and a memorial service
will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Colonial Hills United Methodist
Church in San Antonio. Memorials may be made to the Sierra Vista Life Center or
a charity of your choice.
ROBERT "BOB" SHIELDS JR.
Shaffer Funeral Home
Robert "Bob" Shields Jr., 48, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2003. He was born
on July 26, 1954, to Robert and Lee Shields Sr. in Oakland, Calif. He graduated
from Bonner Springs High School in Bonner Springs, Kan. Bob came to Texas to
work in the oilfield in 1981 and was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. Bob was a
loving and devoted dad to his three boys. The best day of his life was the day
his boys accepted God and were baptized on Easter. He was employed by Patterson
Drilling as a tool pusher and was a member of the Grape Creek United Methodist
Church. He is survived by his three sons, Bob Shields, Michael Shields and Keith
Shields, all of Grape Creek; his parents, Bob and Lee Shields of Hermitage, Mo.;
and his siblings, Linda Brandt of Springfield, Mo., and Jerry Shields and Steve
Shields, both of Hermitage, Mo. A family visitation will be from 6:30-8 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 28, at Shaffer Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 29, at the Grape Creek United Methodist Church. Burial will follow
in Pioneer Memorial Park.
WANDA FOUNTAIN SMITH
Navarre Funeral Home
BAYTOWN - Wanda Irene Smith, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and
friend, joined her Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2003. She was born to Vonetta and
Joseph Walter Fountain in San Angelo, Texas, on June 21, 1944. Wanda met the
love of her life, W.C. Smith III, at the age of 15, and they were married three
years later on June 9, 1962, at Baptist Tabernacle in San Angelo, Texas. Their
40 years of marriage were filled with joy and devotion to one another. Wanda
leaves numerous survivors who will miss her forever including her husband of 40
years, W.C. Smith III; her mother, Vonetta Sinyard Fountain of San Angelo,
Texas; sister, Glenda Booth, brother-in-law, Bob Booth, nephew, Zachary Booth
and niece, Laura Booth, all of Lenoir, N.C.; special granddaughter, Sandra
Rodriguez of Baytown, Texas; and numerous devoted aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends. Wanda was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Walter Fountain; and
her mother-in-law, Edith Oates Smith. Wanda began her journey as a lifelong
educator at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. She finished her
bachelor's degree at Texas Tech University. Wanda pursued graduate studies at
Stephen F. Austin University and the University of Houston Clear Lake City where
she received dual master's degrees in administration and supervision and
guidance and counseling. Her career in education began in Goose Creek
Consolidated Independent School District in Baytown, Texas, in the fall of 1970.
She began teaching at Robert E. Lee High School where she later served as an
assistant principal. Wanda then became a guidance counselor for the students at
Robert E. Lee before serving as the JTPA counselor for the district. She
finished her career after many years of loving service as a counselor to the
students of Baytown Junior School. The memories of Wanda will be those of a
devoted advocate for children and a generous spirit whose life was a testimony
of love, compassion, mercy and integrity. Wanda was cared for in her last days
by her devoted husband and family. The compassionate teams of professionals at
the Emergency Center and the Lymphoma Center in Clark Clinic and the Lymphoma
Floor and Palliative Care units in M.D. Anderson Hospital met every health
crisis, making it possible for her loved ones to share a longer life with her.
Houston Hospice provided a peaceful, caring environment easing Wanda and her
family through to the end of this journey. It is with the greatest of gratitude
that we thank God for Wanda's unconditional love, loyalty, ever-present
optimism, and encouragement which made each of us want to explore the
possibilities of life and know that Wanda was ever there to pick up the pieces
of failure or rejoice in celebration of successes. It has been a privilege to
share our lives with her. Wanda's legacy and life in eternity with her God
provide us with the strength to face our loss. Viewing and visitation in Baytown
was from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Navarre Funeral Home. Funeral service
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at Navarre Funeral Home in Baytown. Visitation
in San Angelo will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday evening at Robert Massie Funeral
Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, in Lawnhaven
Memorial Gardens in San Angelo.
BUSTER TROTTER
Johnson's Funeral Home
Buster Trotter, 69, of San Angelo, passed away May 23, 2003, at his residence.
Buster was born on June 12, 1933, in Ozona, Texas. He was a Korean War Veteran.
At an early age, Buster began trading livestock. His love of the land and his
work were apparent throughout his life. He remained active in the industry until
his last days. He was preceded in death by father, Charles E. Trotter Sr.; and a
sister, Mary S. Trotter. Buster is survived by his lifelong companion, Liz
Trotter of San Angelo; daughter, Kim Halfmann of Garden City; mother, Cloma
Trotter of San Angelo; sisters, Jeanette Gunter of Carbondale, Colo., Vivian
McMullan of San Antonio and Peggy Williams of Eola; brother, Ed Trotter of San
Angelo; and grandson, Cade Halfmann of Garden City. Serving as pallbearers will
be Dick Compton, David and Tommy Winters, Rusty Ratliff, Ernest Woodward and
Darrell Murray. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Ballenger, Travis Perry and Con
Hartmann. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, at Johnson's
Funeral Home with Pastor Mills Caraway officiating. Burial will follow in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
DONNA DAWSON VANHOOVE
Donna Dawson VanHoove, 84, of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2003, in
Baptist Memorials. She lived a full, energetic life, loved and admired by
family, neighbors, co-workers and church friends. Donna, the youngest child of
the family, was born to Willie Turner and J.M. Dawson on Sept. 13, 1918, in
Waco. Donna attended Baylor University, where she graduated cum laude with a
degree in music in 1939. After graduation, she married Roy C. Robertson, who
died over France during the month after D-Day. Their daughter is Dr. Susanna
Duckworth of Charlotte, N.C. Donna moved to Austin where she earned a master's
degree in speech pathology from the University of Texas. In 1949, she married
her husband of 53 years, Roy S. VanHoove Jr. Their daughter, Elizabeth Basden,
lives in San Angelo and son, Roy S. VanHoove III lives in Comanche. Donna had
two professions: music and education. She taught in the public schools in Waco
and Lubbock. At retirement, she was the supervisor of speech therapists for the
Austin ISD. An accomplished pianist and organist, she began playing piano when
she was nine years old on Wednesday nights at First Baptist Church of Waco,
where her father served as pastor for 31 years. A lady with intelligence and wit
and ability and love, Donna took life as it came - the happiness and the
sadness. Her faith and belief stood as pillars of her life, from her early days
growing up in Waco until, finally, she was a member of the Homebound Sunday
School Class at First Baptist Church, San Angelo. Participation in church life
was vital to her. Donna was the first female to be elected as a deacon at
University Baptist Church in Austin where she served as Chairman of the Board of
Deacons and Chairman of the Pulpit Committee. Donna was proud of her membership
in Delta Kappa Gamma. While an Alpha Chapter member, she served as state
Scholarship Chairman. In retirement, she was a member of the Alpha Beta Chapter.
Survivors are her husband, Roy; two daughters, Susanna and Elizabeth; son, Roy;
beloved older brother, R. Matt Dawson of Waco; grandchildren, Trey Duckworth of
Oxford, N.C., Brent Basden of Richardson, Brooke and Becky Basden of San Angelo,
Roy Andreas of Overland Park, Kan., and Robert VanHoove of Austin; great-
grandson, Dawson Duckworth of Oxford, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews whom
Donna dearly loved. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in
Baptist Memorials Chapel, San Angelo. The family requests memorials be made to
Baylor University, School of Music, P.O. Box 97050, Waco, TX 76798.
HELEN HORTENSE WATKINS
Johnson's Funeral Home
Helen Hortense Watkins, 92, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in San Angelo, Texas.
She was born Sept. 22, 1910, to Emma Conner Watkins and Joseph Moore Watkins in
Marlin, Texas. She graduated from Marlin High School and received her bachelor's
of arts and her master's of arts from Southern Methodist University. She began
her teaching career in Marlin public schools. After receiving her master's at
SMU, she became a member of the Highland Park High School faculty where she was
head of the English Department for many years. She was a member of the Highland
Park Methodist Church. After her retirement, she continued to live in Dallas
until 2001 when she moved to a retirement facility in San Angelo. Hortense was
preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Emma Watkins Byford. She is
survived by three sisters, Josephine Watkins and May Wood, both of Clifton, and
by Margaret Tarter and her husband, Delbert, of San Angelo. She is also survived
by four nephews and two nieces. The Rev. Grosse Mohler will officiate graveside
services at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San
Angelo.
FUNERALS
May 23, 2003
Today
Priscilla McGuffin Eden Funeral Chapel, Eden 2 p.m.
Lee Rutledge First Baptist Church, Lampasas 4 p.m.
John Summers Heritage Funeral Chapel, Monahans 10 a.m.
Gerald Lewis Pecos Funeral Chapel, Pecos 10 a.m.
Opal Alley Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe 2 p.m.
Death Notices
May 23, 2003
PECOS - Gerald K. Lewis, 66, died Wednesday, May 21, 2003. Service will be at 10
a.m. today in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cienega Cemetery in Dell
City.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lewis of Pecos; sons, Martin (Marty) Lewis of
Portales, N.M., and Casey J. (Petie) Lewis of Sonora; daughter, Leeta Renee
Everett of Pyote; and brothers, Andrew Lewis of Veribest and Pete Lewis of Dell
City.
SWEETWATER - Steve George Morris, 77, died Tuesday, May 20, 2003, in Hobbs, N.M.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Sweetwater Cemetery.
Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
MONAHANS - John Summers, 63, of Austin, died Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in an
Austin care center. Service will be at 10 a.m. today in Heritage Funeral Chapel
with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Ozelle Byrd and brother, Ray Summers, both of
Austin.
CASPER, Wyo. - Tempie Powell, died Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at her residence.
Service will be at 3 p.m. today at College Heights Baptist Church with burial in
Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bustard's Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Jesse Oran Powell of Casper; daughters,
Jacquelynn Leah Watkins, Virgina Kuhlman, Charlena Renee Rauch and Malynda
Neilson, and sons, Jessie O. Powell Jr. and Dalton Lee Powell, all of Casper;
stepsisters, Elma Greenley and Martha Snyder, both of El Paso, Texas; and
stepbrother, George Snyder of Van Horn, Texas.
LAMPASAS - Mae Langford, 95, died Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in a local hospital.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dodson Funeral Home with burial in Smith
Cemetery in Oakalla.
Survivors include niece, Joyce (Greear) Baker of Dallas; and nephew, Tom Greear
of Mesa, Ariz.
KINGSLAND - Dennis Ray Curtis, 68, died Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at his
residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Marble Falls City
Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Waldrope-Hatfield-Haw-thorne Funeral Homes.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Marie Curtis of Kingsland; daughters, Linda
Partain of Lowell, Ark., Patricia Mastin of Buchanan Dam and Starla Benton of
Burnet; and sons, David Ray Curtis and Arlis Wayne Curtis, both of Rogers, Ark.
LLANO - Larry Jones, 59, died Thursday, May 22, 2003. Graveside service will be
at 11 a.m. Saturday in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-
Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia (Susie) Gordon of Llano; son, Duane Jones of
Llano; daughters, Jerri Kaye Majkszakand and Kelli Baugh-Tudyk, both of Llano;
brothers, Jimmie Jones of Lometa and Carroll Jones of Granite Shoals; and
sisters, Louise Fleming of Kingsland and Nita Miller of Llano.
MARFA - Alyne Gray, 88, died Thursday, May 22, 2003, at her residence. Services
are pending at Memorial Funeral Home.
FUNERALS
May 24, 2003
Today
SAN ANGELO
Carson Daniel Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 10 a.m.
Mildred Huckabee Johnson's Funeral Home 12:30 p.m.
Brishana Scott Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 11:30 a.m.
ELSEWHERE
Manuel Valenzuela Our Lady of Peace Church, Alpine 10 a.m.
Ora Cate Bangs Church of Christ, Bangs 10 a.m.
Wilma Sewell Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman 2 p.m.
Larry Jones Llano City Cemetery, Llano 11 a.m.
Steve Morris Sweetwater Cemetery, Sweetwater 1 p.m.
Death Notices
May 24, 2003
SAN ANGELO - Brishana C. Scott, infant daughter of Shawn and Sharon Scott, died
Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in San Antonio. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m.
today in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Survivors include her parents.
SAN ANGELO - Francisco A. Soto, 74, died Thursday, May 22, 2003, in a local
nursing home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Lawnhaven Memorial
Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Cruz Soto, sister, Seferina Sanchez, and brother,
''Pilo'' Soto, all of San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO - Buster Trotter, 69, died Friday, May 23, 2003, at his residence.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Johnson's Funeral Home, with burial in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Liz Trotter; daughter, Kim Halfmann; mother, Cloma
Trotter; sisters, Jeanette Gunter, Vivian McMullan and Peggy Williams; and
brother, Ed Trotter.
BROWNWOOD - Ora Elizabeth Cate, 85, of Bangs died Monday, May 19, 2003, in a
local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at Bangs Church of Christ, with
burial in Zephyr Cemetery. Arrangements are by Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Roy Jack Jr. of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and brother, Carter
Moore of California.
FREDERICKSBURG - Verdie Bell Ellebracht, 81, died Friday, May 23, 2003, in a
local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, with
burial in Der Stadt Friedhof. Arrangements are by Beckmann Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer Ellebracht of Fredericksburg; children,
Dennis Ellebracht of Adkins and Ben Ellebracht of Brownwood; and sister, Leola
Lanham of San Saba.
KERRVILLE - Dr. Lynne J.P. Taylor, 80, of Harper died Thursday, May 22, 2003, at
his residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Noxville Cemetery
in Harper. Arrangements are by Kerrville Funeral Home.
Survivors include brother, Rolan Taylor of Spring Valley, Calif.
LAMESA - Laurane Henson, 90, died Friday, May 23, 2003, in a local care center.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Welch, with burial
in Lamesa Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Branon Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Darvin Henson of Midland; daughters, Margie Wilkins of
Reddings, Calif., and Sharron Jones and Patsy Cates, both of San Angelo; and
sisters, Carmen Hopkins and ImaLee Adkins, both of Lufkin.
BIG SPRING - Mar Lou Dyer-Davis, 74, died Thursday, May 22, 2003, at her
residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood
Chapel, with burial in Trinity Memorial Park.
Survivors include children, Candra L. Pickett of Odessa, Pamela K. Rolfe and
Ricky Dyer, both of Big Spring, and Rocky Dyer of Midland; sisters, Erma Hardin
of Fort Worth, Mary Crenshaw of Morgan and Virginia Weiner of Las Vegas; and
brother, Marvin E. Williams Jr. of Big Spring.
FUNERALS
May 25, 2003
Today
Mary Neal Stevens Funeral Chapel, Coleman 3 p.m.
Patricia Smith Junction Cemetery, Junction 2 p.m.
Death Notices
May 25, 2003
SAN ANGELO - Annie Brown, 73, died Saturday, May 24, 2003. Service will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lawnhaven
Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include daughters, Nadine Belk of Midland and Sandra ''Sandy''
Roberson of Alpine; son, Richard ''Rick'' Brown of Odessa; brothers, Chester
Cates of Sinton, Leon Cates of Whorton, Len Cates of Comanche and Elmer Cates of
Odessa; and sister, Betty Ferro of San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO - Juanita Villarreal Perez, 54, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at her
residence. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home.
MARFA - Alyne Gray, 83, died Thursday, May 22, 2003, at her residence. Service
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Church of Christ with burial in Marfa Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Gordon W. Gray of Marfa; and daughters, Barbara
Ann Blount of Miami and Carla Yvonne of Marfa.
JUNCTION - Patricia Diana Haines Smith, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at her
residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Junction Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Aubrey Fife Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Kody Smith of Junction and Korey Smith of Winchel;
daughter, Diana Faye Smith of Junction; mother, Ida Faye Haines of Junction;
sisters, Carolyn Peyton of Bryan and Brenda Massey of Winchel; and brother,
Leonard Dell Haines of Harper.
SAN SABA - Betty Gunter Rash, 75, died Thursday, May 22, 2003. Service will be
at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Howell-Doran Funeral Chapel with burial in San Saba City
Cemetery.
Survivors include son, Charles Rash of Conroe; daughters, Phyllis Silver of
Austin, Jeanie Rash of San Saba and Susie Burke of Houston; brother, Tommy
Gunter of Orangevale, Calif.; and sister, Ann Smithhart of Fair Oaks, Calif.
MONAHANS - Keylan Sabryn Fletcher, infant daughter of Mechelle and Paul Fletcher
Jr., died Friday, May 23, 2003, in an Odessa hospital. Graveside service will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Family
Funeral Services/Jackie Harkey.
Survivors include her parents; sisters, Anasia Fletcher of Monahans and Shaquer
Fletcher of McKinney; and grandparents, Kulka lua Peterson of Comanche, Paul and
Cathy Fletcher of Odessa and Lois Fletcher of Midland.
ELDORADO - Beatrice Quintero Aguilar, 73, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, in a
local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church with burial in Eldorado Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kerbow
Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Luis Aguilar and Jimmy Aguilar, both of Eldorado, Jose
Guillermo Aguilar of Odessa and Ventura Aguilar of San Angelo; daughters, Amelia
Rodriguez, Senida Martinez, Maria Lozano, Enedina Covarrubiaz, Marcela Mejia,
Rosa Arispe and Benita Fuentes, all of Eldorado, and Aurelia Aguilar and
Patricia Harper, both of San Angelo; and sister, Isabell Arispe of Eldorado.
STANTON - Estelle Hamilton Stephens, 77, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, in Odessa.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Stanton Memorial Funeral Chapel with
burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Joyce Kirk of Midland and Norma Edmiston of
Stanton; son, Steven Shaun Stephens of Stanton; sisters, Minnie Burleson of
Clyde and Jessie Millican of Eastland; and brothers, J.E. Hamilton of Cisco,
James Hamilton of Rising Star, and Lawrence Hamilton and Bill Hamilton, both of
Arkansas.
COMANCHE - Melvin Leroy Castleberry, 67, died Friday, May 23, 2003. Graveside
service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Arrangements are
by Comanche Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Josie Pearl Castleberry of Comanche; daughter,
Meredith Lynn Jones of Terrell; sons, Michael Leroy Castleberry of Odessa and
Joe Douglas Castleberry of Midland; brother, Charles E. Castleberry of Lubbock;
and sisters, Mary Ellen Batchelor and Peggy Jo Janecek, both of Atlanta.
PECOS - Romana Lara Nunez, 77, died Friday, May 23, 2003, in El Paso. Rosary
will be at 7 p.m. today in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.
Survivors include son, Rudy Nunez of El Paso.
LAMESA - Laurane Henson, 90, died Friday, May 23, 2003, in a local care center.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Welch with burial
in Lamesa Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Branon Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Darvin Henson of Midland; daughters, Margie Wilkins of
Reddings, Calif., and Sharron Jones and Patsy Millican, both of San Angelo; and
sisters, Carmen Hopkins and ImaLee Adkins, both of Lufkin.
ALPINE - Thomas L. Coats, 83, died Thursday, May 22, 2003, in a local hospital.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Methodist Church with military
burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Ashley Coats; daughters, Palmer Coats Byerley
and Nancy Coats Rucker; sons, Ashley Edward Coats and Harold Victor Coats II;
sisters, Martha Hargrove, Ellen Keel and Peggy Conrad; and brothers, John J.
Coats, Wayne Coats, Victor Coats and Paul Coats.
MASON - Katie Cunningham, 91, died Friday, May 23, 2003. Service will be at 10
a.m. Monday at Mason Funeral Home with burial in Gooch Cemetery.
Survivors include children, Doris Gwyn of San Antonio and Jewel Rodriguez of
Houston; and sisters, Grace Cavness of Mason, Emma Behrens of Kerrville, Dorothy
Brawley of Bethany, Okla., and Ruby Head of Florida.
STERLING CITY - Reynolds West Foster, 81, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at his
residence in San Angelo. Services are pending at Ross Funeral Home.
Funerals
May 26, 2003
Today
SAN ANGELO
Rachel Reynolds, Sierra Vista United Methodist Church 10 a.m.
ELSEWHERE
Mar Davis, Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel, Big Spring 10 a.m.
Beatrice Aguilar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Eldorado 10 a.m.
Katie Cunningham, Mason Funeral Home, Mason 10 a.m.
Romana Nunez, Santa Rosa Catholic Church, Pecos 11 a.m.
Death Notices
May 26, 2003
SAN ANGELO - Shirley Daniel, 78, died Saturday, May 24, 2003. Service will be at
2 p.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church Chapel with burial in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Bob Daniel of Fort Worth and Raymond Lee Daniel of
Spring Valley, Calif.
SAN ANGELO - Faye E. Cowsert, 89, of Yuma, Ariz., died Saturday, May 24, 2003.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church
Chapel.
Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Cowsert; sister, Kathaleen Kidd;
daughters, Roxye Grant and Kathy Wilson; and stepson, Bobby Dan Cowsert.
LLANO - Ronnie B. Bobo, 52, died Friday, May 23, 2003. Graveside service will be
at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-
Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Letha Bobo (Jackson) of Llano; sons, Howard Anderson
and Paul Anderson, both of Lockhart; daughters, Martha Renee Bobo Green of
Santo, and Betty Jo B.J. Montgomery and Rebecca Schaller, both of Llano;
brothers, John Anthony Bobo of Llano and Barney Eugene Bobo of Stephenville; and
sister, Alice Marie Moss of San Antonio.
MASON - Roy McGuire Jr., 62, died Sunday, May 25, 2003. Memorial service will be
at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mason Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia McGuire of Mason; son, David McGuire of
Jackson, Wyo.; daughters, Dana McGuire of Dallas and Jai Jai McGuire of Mason;
father, Roy McGuire Sr. of London; and sisters, Monette McGuire of London and
Sandra VanSchaack of Oswego, N.Y.
BIG SPRING - T.A. Trevino Sr., 76, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at his
residence. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Funerals
May 27, 2003
Today
SAN ANGELO
Juanita Perez, St. Joseph Catholic Church 11:30 a.m.
Wanda Smith, Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 10 a.m.
Francisco Soto, Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 10 a.m.
Buster Trotter, Johnson's Funeral Home 10 a.m.
ELSEWHERE
Thomas Coats, First Methodist Church, Alpine 10 a.m.
Mae Langford, Dodson Funeral Home, Lampasas 10 a.m.
Ronnie Bobo, Llano City Cemetery, Llano 10 a.m.
Alyne Gray, Church of Christ, Marfa 2 p.m.
Roy McGuire, Jr. Mason Funeral Home, Mason 11 a.m.
Keylan Fletcher, Monahans Memorial Cemetery, Monahans 2 p.m.
Betty Rash, Howell-Doran Funeral Home, San Saba 11 a.m.
Estelle Stephens, Stanton Memorial Chapel, Stanton 11 a.m.
Reynolds Foster, First United Methodist, Sterling City 2 p.m.
Death Notices
May 27, 2003
SAN ANGELO - Pamila Fisher, 38, of Robert Lee died Sunday, May 25, 2003.
Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO - Cristina Fisher, 21 of Robert Lee died Sunday, May 25, 2003.
Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO - LeDell Belue, 68, died Monday, May 26, 2003. Services are pending
at Johnson's Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO - Norma J. Griffing, 74, died Monday, May 26, 2003, in a local
hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Coleman Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, James T. Griffing of San Angelo; sons, Michael
Griffing of Seattle, Wash., Richard Griffing of San Antonio, Daniel Griffing of
Kansas City, Mo., and Patrick Griffing of Austin; daughter, Heather Christmann
of Katy; and sister, Betty MacDonald of The Woodlands.
COLEMAN - Edith Copeland, 88 of Bangs died Monday, May 26, 2003, in a local
nursing home. Service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel
with burial in Burkett Cemetery.
Survivors include son, Clenton Copeland of Brownwood; daughters, Jean Griffith
and Bettie Bennett, both of San Angelo, and Cherri Tedford of Brownwood; and
sister, Edna Hunter of Brownwood.
LLANO - Ronnie B. Bobo, 52, died Friday, May 23, 2003. Graveside service will be
at 10 a.m. today in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-
Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Letha (Jackson) Bobo of Llano; sons, Howard Anderson
and Paul Anderson, both of Lockhart; daughters, Martha Renee Bobo Green of
Santo, and Betty Jo B.J. Montgomery and Rebecca Schaller, both of Llano;
brothers, John Anthony Bobo of Llano and Barney Eugene Bobo of Stephenville; and
sister, Alice Marie Moss of San Antonio.
FORT STOCKTON - Manuela Benitz Lopez, 72, died Sunday, May 25, 2003, at her
residence. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Service
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in Fort Stockton Catholic
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Roberto Lopez; sons, Cipriano Lopez of Juarez,
Mexico, Robert Lopez Jr. and Ernesto Lopez, both of Ruidoso, N.M., and Javier
Lopez of Fort Stockton; daughters, Maria Long and Teresa Rivas of Odessa, and
Rosa Lopez and Connie Day, both of Fort Stockton; and brothers, Evedio Benitez,
Jose Benitez and Lupe Benitez, all of Torreon, Coah., Mexico.
SAN SABA - Charles (Bo) Beasley, 66, died Sunday, May 25, 2003. Memorial service
will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holt Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Howell-
Doran Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Beasley, mother, Hazel Beasley, and son,
Michael Beasley, all of San Saba; and daughter, Susan Sewell of Richland
Springs.
PECOS - Margaret M. Fernandes, 80, died Sunday, May 25, 2003, in a local
hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church with
burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, John Frank Fernandes of Austin; and daughter, Lynn Fowler
of Pecos.
LLANO - John L. (Jack) Watkins Jr., 79, died Sunday, May 25, 2003. Memorial
service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Episcopal Church. Arrangements are
by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, June LaFleur Watkins; and daughter, Lisa Watkins
Parker.
SAN SABA - Ira Shahan, 85, died Monday, May 26, 2003. Service will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Harris Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Mae Shahan of Lometa; son, Wayne Shahan of
Dallas; daughters, Sue Shahan of College Station, Sally Holladay of San Angelo
and Kay Maddox of Lometa; and brothers, Roy Shahan and Jimmie Shahan, both of
San Saba.
KINGSLAND - Betty Ann England, 59, of Tow died Saturday, May 24, 2003, in an
Austin hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Tow Cemetery in
Tow. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Melissa Hopkins of Buda, Shelly Hoffman of Austin
and Jana Hoehn of Bruceville; and brother, Bernie ''Butch'' England Jr. of Tow.
STANTON - Lora Bell Tom, 86, died Sunday, May 25, 2003, in a local nursing home.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gilbreath Funeral Home.
Survivors include sisters, Daisy Lee Wilkes of Blum and Faye McDaniel of
Comfort.
COLEMAN - Hazel Mae Grounds Bragg, 92, of Talpa died Sunday, May 25, 2003, in
San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Glen Cove Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Harold Bragg of Glen Cove, Glenn Bragg of Hondo and Dr.
Larry Bragg of San Angelo; daughter, Cheryl Moss of Midland; and sister, Anna
Lee Branscum of Dallas.
BIG SPRING - Tiburcio ''T.A.'' Trevino Sr., 76, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at
his residence. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today in Myers and Smith Funeral
Home Chapel. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park.
Survivors include his wife, Carolina Trevino of Big Spring; sons, Abel Trevino
of Abilene, David Trevino, Oscar Trevino and Tiburcio Trevino Jr., all of Big
Spring, Gerardo Trevino of Houston and Stephen Trevino of Fort Worth; daughters,
Teresa DeLaPaz of Riviera, and Sylvia Trevino and Deborah Gutierrez, both of Big
Spring; brothers, Pedro Trevino Jr. of Austin, Manuel Trevino of Universal City
and Guillermo Trevino of Edinburg; and sisters, Anita Mayorga of San Antonio,
Elva Berumen of El Monte, Calif., and Kelly Vasquez of Houston.
Funerals
May 28, 2003
Today
SAN ANGELO
Annie Brown, Johnson's Funeral Home 10 a.m.
Faye Cowsert, First United Methodist Church 10 a.m.
Shirley Daniel, First United Methodist Church 2 p.m.
ELSEWHERE
Edith Copeland, Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman 3 p.m.
John Watkins Jr., Grace Episcopal Church, Llano 4 p.m.
George Thurmond, Southside Baptist Church, Monahans 2 p.m.
Margaret Fernandes, First Presbyterian Church, Pecos 10 a.m.
Ira Shahan, Howell-Doran Funeral Home, San Saba 2 p.m.
Lora Tom, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stanton 2 p.m.
Death Notices
May 28, 2003
SAN ANGELO - T.C. Pate, 74, died Sunday, May 25, 2003, at his residence.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursdayin Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Lee Pate of California, and Thurman Pate and David Pate,
both of San Angelo; daughters, Judy Harold and Debbie Leedy, both of California;
brother, Joe Pate of San Angelo; and sister, Frances McCoulsky of San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO - Christian Michael Vestal, infant son of Mark and Candace Vestal,
died Sunday, May 18, 2003. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Survivors include his parents and sisters, Tiara Hunter, Megan Vestal and Rachel
Vestal, all of San Angelo.
MONAHANS - George Thurmond, 78, died Monday, May 26, 2003, in an Odessa
hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Southside Baptist Church with
burial in Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Mollie Thurmond of Monahans; sons, A.B. Thurmond of
Monahans and Cecil Thurmond of Carlsbad, N.M.; and sisters, Alma Thurmond of
Kansas City, Mo., Gail Skaggs of Vincent, Okla., Lyddia Foster of California and
Melinda Hale of Dallas.
OLNEY - Gerald Wayne Gough, 76, died Sunday, May 25, 2003, in a Wichita Falls
hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Lunn Funeral Home Chapel with
burial in Westover Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Jenita Gough of Olney; son, Gerald Gough of Wichita
Falls; daughters, June Scripps of Fredonia and Linda Markham of Eden; and
brothers, Billy Mack Gough of Midland and Robert Joe Gough of Temple.
MIDLAND - Missy Lewis Halfmann, 28, of St. Lawrence, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel with burial in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Survivors include her husband, Chad Halfmann of St. Lawrence; sons, Jessie James
''JJ'' Espinosa and Ryan Alan Halfmann, both of St. Lawrence; daughter, Cassie
Jo Espinosa of St. Lawrence; father and stepmother, Jerry Lynn Sr. and Lisa
Lewis, both of Midland; mother and stepfather, Linda Sue Huff and Greg, both of
Celina; sisters, Elisha Cothrin of Dallas, Courtney Jo Huff of Garland and Mandy
Maynard of Midland; brothers, Jerry Lynn Lewis Jr. and John Cothrin, both of
Midland, and Joshua Glenn Huff of Stephenville.
BROWNWOOD - Bernice Faye Roberts, 71, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003. Graveside
service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Trickham Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, D.E. Roberts; daughter, Vicky Dean of Brownwood;
son, Joe Denton of Huntsville, Ala.; and sister, Beatrice Dodds of Brownwood.
FUNERALS
May 29, 2003
Today
SAN ANGELO
Dale Jordan Johnson's Funeral Home 10 a.m.
T.C. Pate Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 1 p.m.
Christian Vestal Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 11:30 a.m.
ELSEWHERE
Bernice Roberts Trickham Cemetery, Brownwood 10:30 a.m.
Norma Griffing Coleman Cemetery, Coleman 2 p.m.
Robert Shields Jr. United Methodist Church, Grape Creek 2 p.m.
Death Notices
May 29, 2003
SAN ANGELO - Pamila Dawn Fisher, 38, died Sunday, May 25, 2003. Memorial service
will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Christian Faith Center with burial in Shields
Cemetery in Shields. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Doug Fisher of Santa Maria, Calif.; daughter,
Melany Fisher of Santa Maria, Calif.; and mother, Shirley Coppedge of Robert
Lee.
SAN ANGELO - Christina Dawn Fisher, 21, died Sunday, May 25, 2003. Memorial
service will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Christian Faith Center with burial in
Shields Cemetery in Shields. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Survivors include father, Doug Fisher of Santa Maria, Calif.; and sister, Melany
Fisher of Santa Maria, Calif.
SAN ANGELO - Hortense Watkins, 92, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in a local
nursing home. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home.
BIG SPRING - Alma A. Sullivan, 103, of Mesquite died Tuesday, May 27, 2003, in a
Mesquite hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Nalley-Pickle & Welch
Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park.
Survivors include son, Benny Sullivan of Mesquite; and sister, Gladys Crabb of
Eugene, Ore.
ROBERT LEE - Eloise McDonald, 81, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in an Abilene
hospital Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Robert Lee Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Johnnie Vance of DeQueen, Ark., and Jerry Mathers
of Anson; and sister, Billie Dove Ross of Bangs.
BRADY - Olan B. Locker, 81, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003. Service will be at 10
a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church with burial in Richland Springs
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Homes.
Survivors include his wife, Kasteen of Brady; sons, Kenneth Locker of Roanoke,
Mickey Ray of Midland, Bill Ray of Seminole, Gary Don Ray of Brady and Lan
Locker of Graham; daughter, Mary Wylie of Lubbock; and sister, Beryl Wells of
Levelland.
BIG SPRING - Vera Leona Peterson, 88, of Vealmoor died Wednesday, May 28, 2003,
in a Big Spring hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Nalley-Pickle &
Welch Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park.
Survivors include son, Larry Peterson of Luther; daughter, Yvonne Johnson of
Ashtabula, Ohio; and sister, Opal Barber of Big Spring.
MENARD - Marilyn ''Amos'' Charles, 53, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003, in Brownwood.
Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Heritage Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Tony Charles of Brownwood; son, Kelly Charles of
Brownwood; daughter, Michelle Charles of Dallas; mother, Lucille Amos of Menard;
brothers, Allen Amos of Eden, Mike Amos of Menard and Lynn Amos of San Angelo;
and sisters, Toni Amos of Menard and Janelle Mogford of San Angelo.
MASON - Nina Schuessler, 90, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003. Service will be at 10
a.m. Friday at Mason Funeral Home with burial in Gooch Cemetery.
Survivors include sister, Patsy Ruth Harper of Corpus Christi.
PECOS - Leon McCracken died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in a local hospital.
Services are pending at Pecos Funeral Home.
FUNERALS
May 30, 2003
Today
SAN ANGELO
Christina Fisher Christian Faith Center 9 a.m.
Pamila Fisher Christian Faith Center 9 a.m.
Roberta Lowery Robert Massie Funeral Home 2 p.m.
Martha Lynch Pioneer Memorial Park 10 a.m.
ELSEWHERE
Vera Peterson Nalley-Pickle & Welch, Big Spring 2 p.m.
Alma Sullivan Nalley-Pickle & Welch, Big Spring 10 a.m.
Olan Locker First United Methodist Church, Brady 10 a.m.
Alberto Martinez St. Joseph's Church, Fort Stockton 10 a.m.
Nina Schuessler Mason Funeral Home, Mason 10 a.m.
Marilyn Charles Heritage Funeral Home, Menard 4 p.m.
Leon McCracken Pecos Funeral Chapel, Pecos 10 a.m.
Eloise McDonald Robert Lee Cemetery, Robert Lee 3 p.m.
Charles Beasley Holt Baptist Church, San Saba 10 a.m.
Death Notices
May 30, 2003
MENARD - Marilyn ''Amos'' Charles, 53, of Brownwood, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003,
in Brownwood. Service will be at 4 p.m. today in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel
with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Tony Charles of Brownwood; son, Kelly Charles of
Brownwood; daughter, Michelle Charles of Dallas; mother, Lucille Amos of Menard;
brothers, Allen Amos of Eden, Mike Amos of Menard and Lynn Amos of San Angelo;
and sisters, Toni Amos of Menard and Janelle Mogford of San Angelo.
PECOS - Leon McCracken, 76, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in a local hospital.
Service will be at 10 a.m. today in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in
Mount Evergreen Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy McCracken of Pecos; daughter, Peggy Goddard of
St. Louis; sister, Mary Polk of Cedar Park; and son, David McCracken of Del Rio.
FORT STOCKTON - Alberto Primera Martinez, 63, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at his
residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with
burial in East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Wayne Martinez of Odessa; daughters, Kelvie Martinez and
Annabelle M. Montoya, both of Odessa; brothers, Tomas P. Martinez and Daniel P.
Martinez, and sister, Alicia Baiza, all of Fort Stockton.
BIG SPRING - Ella N. Moore, 85, died Monday, May 26, 2003, in a local hospital.
Graveside service was at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial
Park. Arrangements were by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Mike Moore of Big Spring; daughter, Patricia Rutledge of
Big Spring; and brother, Charlie A. Norman of Chattanooga, Tenn.
BRADY - Carolyn Lafuente, of San Marcos, died Thursday, May 29, 2003, in San
Angelo. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. today at Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. Service
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with burial in Rest
Haven Cemetery.
Survivors include mother, Rosa Lafuente of Brady; and brothers, Pete Lafuente
and Fernando Lafuente, both of Brady, and Gilbert Lafuente and Frank Lafuente,
both of San Antonio.
BRADY - Amos ''Newt'' Coley, 73, of Brownwood, died Thursday May 29, 2003.
Military graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturdayin Rest Haven Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Jerri Coley of Brady; son, Kevin Coley of Carrolton;
daughter, Lynne Richison of Sacramento, Calif.; and brothers, Howard Coley of
Corsicana, Kenneth Coley of Angleton and Charles Coley of Rowlett.
BIG SPRING - Corine Thomas died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in a local hospital.
Services are pending at Myers and Smith Funeral Home.
BRADY - Mamie Angeline Preas, 83, died Thursday, May 29, 2003, at her residence.
Services are pending at Heritage Funeral Home.
SWEETWATER - Eldon Maurice Reeves, 85, died Thursday, May 29, 2003, at his
residence. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home.
MARTHA ALICE (GOLDIE) LAY
Aubrey Fife Funerals
JUNCTION - Martha Alice (Goldie) Lay, 93, passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002.
She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Martha was a teacher
for many years in the Douglas, Ariz., school system. She was a loving wife,
wonderful mother and a dear friend. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Thomas Byron Lay. She is survived by her sister, Eunice Dayton of London, Texas;
her sister-in-law, Victoria Lay of Kingsville, Texas; her five children, Thomas,
William (Cheryl), Charles Barry, Deborah and Amanda; 11 grandchildren, Geoffrey,
Kristin, Mark, Brittney (John) Clark, Rebecca Redman, Barry, Cindy (Buddy)
Lindblom, Suzy (Dani) Williams, Michael Hilcove, Andrea Hilkovitz and Sarah
(Ryan) Smith; nine great-grandchildren, Aubrey Ollivares, Adrianne Ollivares,
Andrew Clark, Dylan Redman, Chloe Redman, Gabe Lindblom, Daniel Lindblom,
Monique Williams and Jordan Williams; and one great-great-grandchild, Ricky
Ordoņez; and many nieces and nephews. May her memory serve us always as a
blessing. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 8, in the London
Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.aubreyfifefunerals.com.
JANE LAFFOON
Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home
IRAAN - Jane Laffoon, 71, of Iraan, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May
30, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral service will be at 2
p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2003, at the Iraan United Methodist Church with the Rev.
Joel Barrett officiating. Burial will follow in the Restland Cemetery. Jane was
born on Sept. 2, 1931, in Colorado City, Texas, to James and Opal Coles. She
married Charles Laffoon on May 25, 1952, in Alpine, Texas. Jane had lived in
Iraan since 1956. She taught school for 28 years in the Iraan-Sheffield schools
and touched the lives of many, as she loved working with children. Upon
retirement in 1994, she continued teaching as a substitute teacher in Iraan. She
worked with the young men at the TYC in Sheffield, and helped initiate an
afternoon children's ministry at the Iraan Methodist Church. Jane was active in
the Delta Kappa Gamma, Iraan Archaeological Society, Mildred Parker Garden Club,
and was a longtime and active member of the Iraan United Methodist Church. Jane
was a devoted grandmother and truly enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, to whom
she was affectionately known as "Granna." Jane was a special lady and always was
willing to help others in need. She will be deeply missed by her family,
friends, co-workers and former students. She was preceded in death by her
father, James Coles; and in 1997, a daughter, Kim Neil. She is survived by her
husband, Charles Laffoon of Iraan; a daughter, Amy Daniels and her husband,
Steve, of Midland, Texas; a son, Kye Laffoon and his wife, Marsha, of Katy,
Texas; her mother, Opal Coles of Iraan; and four grandchildren, Scott Laffoon
and Jarret Laffoon, both of Katy, Texas, and Jordan Daniels and Taylor Daniels,
both of Midland, Texas. Memorials can be made to Iraan United Methodist Church,
or to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas Ave., Midland, TX 79701
SUANNE MURPHY (SAM) QUISENBERRY
Putnam Funeral Home
KINGSLAND - Suanne Murphy (Sam) Quisenberry was called to her Lord Saturday, May
31, 2003, after a long fight with cancer. If you are reading this to find out
about someone who died, you are reading the wrong story. This is a story about
someone who lived. Suanne loved life and lived it to the fullest. From
Middletown, Conn., where she was born on Christmas Eve 1967, to the Sea of
Cortez, to the rain forests of Costa Rica, to wherever Jimmy Buffet was playing
and as often in her garden as from the back of a Harley or under the sea in full
scuba gear, Sam planted seeds of love and respect wherever she went. Those seeds
continue to grow in the hearts and lives of her family and friends and in all
the people she touched. A 1985 graduate of Memorial High School in McAllen,
Texas, Suanne married her husband, Larry Quisenberry, Sept. 30, 1995, in
Amarillo, Texas, and they happily shared their love for adventure for eight
wonderful years. Building a house and home with Larry in Florence, Texas, Suanne
was as comfortable with the house framing as she was sewing her own dresses,
both of which she did with the skill and determination of a true craftsman.
Suanne shared her love for God's creation with Larry, teaching him how to
appreciate a Texas sunset, as well as a rainy day, just for the beauty they
held. Suanne (Sam) will continue to live in the hearts and memories of her
family and friends and will be remembered for her infectious laugh and a radiant
smile that was often accompanied by a very mischievous wink. Suanne was preceded
in death by her father, George Murphy. She is survived by her husband, Larry
Quisenberry of Florence, Texas; her mother, Jane L'Hommedieu of Araphaho, N.C.;
two brothers, Danny and Jimmy; one sister, Amy; many nieces and nephews; and
enough friends to fill a Texas high school football stadium on a fall Friday
night. Her light in the world will be missed by all. A memorial service will be
at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at CrossPointe Church, 5703 McNeil Drive, Austin,
Texas. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to either MD Anderson
Cancer Center of Houston, Texas, or VistaCare Hospice of Temple, Texas.
LOIS JANE HUDSON
Johnson's Funeral Home
Lois Jane Hudson, 96, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 28, 2003.
Mrs. Hudson was born June 8, 1906, in Merkel, Texas, and worked for the
Hemphill-Wells Department Store. She had been a resident of San Angelo for 75
years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, William. She was
survived by her daughter, Judy (Ken) Moore of Ohio; sisters, Dorothy (Pickney)
Allen and Jesse Harrison; grandchildren, Stephanie (Joe) Wade, Cowan (Kimberly)
Moore and Ramona Moore; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be
at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
FUNERALS
May 31, 2003
Today
San Angelo
Vera Cummings Johnson's Funeral Home 11 a.m.
Helen Watkins Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 11 a.m.
H.D. Wehrley Rio Concho East Terrace 2:30 p.m.
ELSEWHERE
Corine Thomas Mount Bethel Baptist Church, Big Spring 11 a.m.
Amos Coley Rest Haven Cemetery, Brady 11:30 .m.
Carolyn Lafuente St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Brady 10 a.m.
Larry Lones Llano City Cemetery, Llano 11 a.m.
Eloise Hoerster First Baptist Church, Mason 2 p.m.
Death Notices
May 31, 2003
LITTLEFIELD - Joe Weldon Oden, 92, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in St. Anthony,
Idaho. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with
burial in Littlefield Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Hammons Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, W. Pat Oden of St. Anthony and Mike A. Oden of
Littlefield; sister, Rena Beam of San Angelo; and brother, T.J. Oden of
Blackwell.
BALLINGER - O.B. Boone Sr., 87, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in a local nursing
home. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Highland Memorial
Cemetery in Stamford. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Bob Boone of Ballinger and O.B. Boone Jr. of Sweetwater;
daughters, Betty Bushong of Midland and JoAnn Head of Sweetwater; and sisters,
Mary Patterson and Wanda Burkhaulter, both of Midland.
SWEETWATER - Eldon Maurice Reeves, 85, died Thursday, May 29, 2003, at his
residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Avondale Baptist Church with
burial in Garden of Memories. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Reeves of Sweetwater; daughters, Ann Case of
Marble Falls and Bettye Kamstra of Lancaster, Calif.; son, Robert Reeves of
Murchison; and sister, Alice Webster of Jal, N.M.
BRADY - Mamie Angeline Preas, 83, died Thursday, May 29, 2003. Graveside service
will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage
Funeral Home.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
BIG SPRING - Corine Thomas, 86, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in a local
hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. today at Mount Bethel Baptist Church with
burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers and Smith Funeral
Home.
Survivors include son, Paul Thomas Jr. of Victorville, Calif.; daughters, Rena
McCoy and Bertie Hawkins, both of Big Spring, and Shirley Agumon of Fort Worth;
and sister, Ola Mae Hamilton of Mount Pleasant.
CULVER CITY, Calif. - Norma Ruth Flanary, 74, died Friday, May 9, 2003. Service
was at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in Inglewood Mortuary Garden Chapel with burial
in Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters, Linda Hauge of Moss Beach, Calif., and Rhonda Flynn
of Burbank, Calif.; sisters, Barbara and Julia Windham, both of Odessa; and
brothers, John Windham and Richard Wilson, both of Odessa.
LAMESA - Evelyn Venita Jeter, 70, died Friday, May 30, 2003, at her residence.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Northside Baptist Church with burial in
Hancock Cemetery. Arrangements are by Branon Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Redell Jeter of Lamesa; daughter, Treva Boyd of
San Angelo; sons, Ross Jetter of Jayton and Clay Jeter of Seminole; and brother,
Leland Bartlett of Ruidoso, N.M.
SONORA - Amalia Cardenas Lumbreras, 68, died Friday, May 30, 2003, in a San
Angelo hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Ann's Catholic Church
with burial in Sonora Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kerbow Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Gilberto Lumbreras of Sonora; sons, Fernando C.
Luna of Beaumont and Leandro C. Luna of Fort Worth; daughters, Leonor Torres and
Margarita Kelly, both of Winters, Elvia Garza of Sonora, Normalisa Rincon and
Sylvia Luna, both of San Angelo, and Letisia L. Valdez of Fort Worth; brothers,
Guillermo Haro and Jesus Haro, both of San Angelo, Jesus Salazar of Arizona, and
Rogelio Ochoa and Oscar Ochoa, both of Mexico; and sisters, Mary Lou Gutierrez
of Sonora, Otilia Bustamonte of Arizona, and Olga Ochoa and Chela Ochoa, both of
Mexico.
IRAAN - Jane Laffoon, 72, died Friday, May 30, 2003, in a Midland hospital.
Services are pending at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
COLEMAN - James Smith, 31, died Friday, May 30, 2003, in an Abilene hospital.
Services are pending at Stevens Funeral Home.