TOM GREEN COUNTY TEXAS- Obits:San Angelo Standard-Times Dec. 10-22, 2003 ******************************************************************************* Thanks to the San Angelo Standard-Times for permission to put their obits and death notices in the USGenWeb Archives. The San Angelo Standard-Times is a E.W. Scripps newspaper. Copyright (c)2003 - http://www.texaswest.com/ http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ******************************************************************************* 12/10/03 MARTHA LOU DICKSON Martha Lou Dickson, 91, of San Angelo passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in San Angelo. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at First Christian Church with the Rev. Ben Hubert officiating. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Martha Lou was born on Aug. 14, 1912, in Marshall, Texas, to her parents, Robert L. and Lillie Hix Forston. She grew up in Marshall, Texas, and graduated from Marshall High School, the College of Marshall with honors in 1931 and from Baylor University cum laude in 1933 with a bachelor of arts degree. While attending Baylor University she was a member of Alpha Omega Social Sorority and Kappa Delta Pi and Sigma Tau Delta honorary fraternities. Martha Lou was also the curator of the Browning Collection, the largest in the world, and also graded for the head of the English Department, Dr. A.J. Armstrong. After graduating she taught three years at Elysian Fields High School where she achieved affiliation in English IV with the State Department of Education. She also taught for three years in Pine Tree High Schools where she also achieved the same affiliation. On June 1, 1939, Martha Lou married Bryan Dickson, the superintendent of Marshall Schools. While raising her children Martha Lou served the community in a number of capacities. She was member of the first grand jury of Tom Green County that allowed women on it; a member of the Civic Theater Board, the Girl Scout Board, the first United Way Board in San Angelo as head of the women’s division, an honorary member of Delta Kappa Gamma, honorary education fraternity, the board for Rio Concho Manor at its inception for three terms, past president for two years of the 32 Study Club, past president of AAUW, Federated Women’s Clubs, Teacher of the Henson Sunday School Class at First Christian Church for 50 years, Mother of the Year for the church in 1963, a member of P.E.O. and DAR, deacon at First Christian Church for 10 years, and elder for the church for eight years and was a book reviewer and also spoke publicly for many clubs and organizations including the Rotary Club of San Angelo as head of women’s activities for the district meeting in San Angelo. Martha Lou also taught for one year at San Angelo Business College, two years at San Angelo College and 14 years for San Angelo Central High School from which she retired. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Bryan Dickson; one daughter, Mary Catherine Cheek; and one sister, Rebecca Fitch. She is survived by her loving family, daughter and son-in-law, Elsie and Ed Rankin of Fort Worth; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Lawrence Wilson of San Angelo; daughter and son-in-law, Allene and Charles Martin of Altus, Okla.; grandchildren, Cathy Ann Walger of Scotland, Wendell Cheek of Salt Lake City, Utah, Cynthia Cheek of Casper, Wyo., Debbie Cheek Price of Casper, Wyo., Carl Cheek of Fort Worth, Jerry Rankin of Charleston, S.C., Dick Rankin of Arlington, George Rankin of Fort Worth, Ron Wilson of Lake Worth, Fla., Kelley Millican of San Angelo, Martha Kimberly Nootbaar of Frisco, Patti Lamle of Cache, Okla., and Jenifer Siemens of Anniston, Ala.; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one niece, Becky Lou Rowe of Sanger; and one great-niece, Mindy Yates of Watauga. There will be a family visitation from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church in San Angelo. Johnson’s Funeral Home MARY AGNES HAVLAK Mary Agnes Havlak, 89, of San Angelo passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in Meadow Creek Nursing Center. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall, Texas, with Msgr. Larry Droll as celebrant. Mary was born Dec. 11, 1913, in Rowena, Texas, to her parents, Otto and Francis Strakos Bubenik. She grew up in the Veribest community. She married Frank J. Havlak on Jan. 14, 1936, and they had 63 beautiful years together. They farmed and lived in the Wall Community most of their lives. Some of Mary’s favorite things to do were sewing, quilting, making kolaches, raising flowers and enjoying her grandchildren. She volunteered for many years at St. John’s Hospital and received numerous awards for her work there. Mary was also a member of St. Helen’s Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; two brothers, John and Eddie Bubenik; and one sister, Ella Braden. She is survived by her loving family, son and daughter-in-law, B.J. and Lillie Havlak of St. Lawrence; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Billy Schwartz of Wall; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Leonard Jansa of Wall; grandchildren, Ron and Brenda Cofer of Saginaw, Amanda Havlak of St. Lawrence, Mistie Havlak of Cameron, Kristie Havlak of Granbury, Tisha Schwartz of Dallas, Jill Miller of San Saba, Neil Schwartz of Miles; Bridget and John Mullin of Humble, Jason Schwartz of Wall, Todd and Kim Schwartz of Wall, Robyn and Andy Gallant of Caddo Mills, Ryan and Springer Jansa of San Angelo, Clay Jansa of Wall and Cara Jansa of Wall; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Hunter Cofer, Daeley Havlak, Austin and Laken Miller, Dylan and Cody Schwartz, Davis Schwartz and Jake and Reese Gallant; two brothers, Albert Bubenik of San Angelo and Julius Bubenik of Houston; one sister, Lillie Pechacek of Corpus Christi; numerous nieces and nephews; and one very special friend, Irene Malish. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to all of the staff at Meadow Creek Nursing Center. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Johnson’s Funeral Home VIRGINIA VALERA SONORA — Virginia Valera, 74, wife, mother and friend, joined her Lord, passing away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, in Hudspeth Hospital in Sonora. She was born May 8, 1929. She is survived by her husband, Joe; daughters, Eileen Clarkson and Diane Clarkson; granddaughter, Sara Calliham and her fiancé, Shay Cathey; her special friend and caregiver, Cruz Herrera; and numerous friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. She touched many lives with her generosity of spirit, kind-hearted humor and deep abounding faith. She will live in our hearts forever. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Kerbow Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews, Martin, Ralph, Terrance, Stephen and Kevin Valera and Mike Allen. Kerbow Funeral Home 12/11/03 LUCILE S REAGAN DALLAS — Lucile S. Reagan was born Aug. 24, 1911, in Brownwood, Texas, and passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Jefferson Davis Reagan, and son, Michael Reagan. She is survived by her sister, JoEtta Whatley of San Angelo, Texas; nieces, Mary Dole Miller and husband, Red, of San Angelo, Texas, Alice L. Reagan of Carrollton, Texas, Nancy Gail Reagan of Dallas, Texas; nephews, John H. Reagan and wife, Margaret, of Austin, Texas, Kenneth Reagan and wife, Rosemary, of Muskogee, Okla.; and six great-nieces and seven great-nephews. Lucile was a longtime member of Oak Lawn United Methodist Church since 1948 and a member of the Lillian Tate Sunday school class. She loved butterflies. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12 at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, 3014 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lillian Tate Sunday school class, Oak Lawn United Methodist Church. Restland Funeral Home LEM FLEMING VERNON — Lem Fleming, age 66, of Chillicothe, Texas, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 in Gentry-Fife Funeral Home Chapel in Junction, Texas. Interment will be in Junction Cemetery. Lem was born March 23, 1937, in Junction, Texas, a son of the late Lem Lyndon and Mary Edwards Fleming. He married Barbara Crisp on April 19, 1963, in Menard, Texas. He graduated from Junction High School and Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas, with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Chillicothe, Texas, where he served as T.V. Outreach Ministry for 25 years and was a l ay leader and a member of the board of trustees. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a farmer in Hardeman County and ranched in Kimble County, Texas. He was a grandson of a pioneer ranching family in Kimble County, Texas. He retired from Texas A&M Agriculture Experiment Station, and for the past two years, he was employed with the Texas Boll Weevil Foundation. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Fleming of Chillicothe, Texas; two sons, Jim Fleming of San Angelo, Texas, and Steven Fleming and wife, Kim Hunter Fleming, of Gainesville, Texas; one granddaughter, Maegan Fleming of Gainesville, Texas; two brothers, Russell Fleming and wife, Kathy, of Junction, Texas, and Milton Fleming and wife, Belinda, of Menard, Texas, and one sister, Mag Spaeth and husband, Dayton, of Mason, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lorraine Ake, and one brother, James Fleming. Pallbearers will be John Cashman, Tooter Schulze, Duker Ragsdale, Oscar Menchaca, John Paul Henderson, Charles McQuire, R.C. Lackey and Tom Johnson. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Sullivan Funeral Home in Vernon, Texas. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or Denton State School c/o Melissa Bradley, Box 368, Denton, TX 76201. Sullivan Funeral Home 12/12/03 ANITA RANGEL RIZO Anita Rangel Rizo, 77, of San Angelo, passed away at 9:07 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.10, 2003, at her home after a lengthy illness. Rosary service will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Quirino Cornejo officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Anita was born on July 23, 1926, in Acuna, Mexico, to Jesus and Luz Rizo. She was a devoted Catholic who always had faith in God. She enjoyed cooking, baking and making quilts for all her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Luz Rizo; three brothers, Jesus, Lalo and Jose; one sister, Aurelia; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She is survived by five sons, Richard Constancio and wife, Angie, Gus Constancio and wife, Kay, Mike Constancio and wife, Cindy, Ramiro Constancio and wife, Belinda, and Asencio Constancio and wife, Debra; five daughters, Sulema De LaCruz and husband, Fred, Estella Bradley, Annie Torres, Josie Anderson and husband, Andy, and Lucy Nunez and husband, Danny; 28 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dora, Maria and Socorro; three brothers, Juan, Severro and Francisco; many nieces, nephews, her cousin and best friend, Tina Alvarado. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Rose and Dr. Cheruku, fourth and fifth floor at Shannon Hospital, and also to Hospice of San Angelo for the great care that they gave to our dear mother. Thanks also to Gene Slaughter and nurse Al for their compassionate care that they gave to our mother and our family. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Richard Constancio Jr., Jason Constancio, Michael Constancio, Arturo G. Torres Jr., Oscar DeShanne Anderson, Anthony Constancio, Danny Ray Nunez Jr., and Brandon Chapoy. Honorary pallbearers will be her sons and friends, Richard, Gus, Gus Jr., Mike, Ramiro, and Asencio Constancio, Roy Martinez, Erica Torres and Stevie Montemayor. Rest In Peace Rest in peace now Your pain is gone The place you’re going Is only your home. We wish you had more time But your pain was so strong God came and received you And then you were gone. Your life here had meaning You did all your best If only one more day But you had to rest. We’ll see each other again And you’ll be there with your hands Reaching out for us United hand in hand. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of San Angelo. Johnson’s Funeral Home H R McDANIEL BALLINGER — Hulan Ruford “Mac” McDaniel, 79, of Ballinger passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, in Shannon Hospital after a brief illness. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel. Hulan was born May 25, 1924, in Crews, Texas, to David Jefferson and Minnie Lee Williams McDaniel. He married Marie Holman on March 6, 1947. He entered into the Army Air Force on Feb. 16, 1943, and served in France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged from the Army Air Force at the conclusion of World War II in 1945. He was an auto body mechanic in Ballinger until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Barbara Harrison; his son, David McDaniel; his brothers, Ocie Green, Edward Merle McDaniel, Leland McDaniel, Z.L. McDaniel, Thomas Buford McDaniel, and Billy Ray McDaniel, and his sister, Mary Alvinia “Sis” Whitlock. He is survived by his loving wife, Lelia Marie McDaniel of Ballinger; his son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Judy McDaniel of Sonora; Jesse Phillips of Mineral Wells; and a daughter-in-law, Karen McDaniel of Ballinger. He also is survived by a sister-in-law, Virginia McDaniel of Ballinger; grandchildren, Gail Phillips of San Antonio, Scott Phillips of Austin, Lance Phillips of Weatherford, Lisa Caveness of Krum, Danna Boykin of Plano, Lee McDaniel of San Angelo, Julie McAfee of Ballinger, Bryan McDaniel of Burleson, Brandon McDaniel of Palm City, Fla., Bradley McDaniel of Lubbock and Brett McDaniel of Sonora. He also is survived by his grandchildren’s spouses, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Rains-Seale Funeral Home RUTH J LUCAS ROGERS Ruth J. Lucas Rogers, 84, died early Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Ruth was born Aug. 27, 1919, the last child of Bob and Nettie Bradley Lucas of Goldthwaite. Her father was a rancher and trader specializing in horses, and Ruth spent most of her childhood in rural Texas. In the 1930s, she was a librarian at Wingate, a small Runnels County settlement near Winters, and it was there that she met Ray Ellison Rogers. They wed on Dec. 8, 1939, in Norton and eventually moved to San Angelo, where they made their home for more than 50 years. Ruth put her family first and was devoted to her children and grandchildren, but she juggled family responsibilities and the pressures of a job outside the home. She retired from Safeway after 28 years of service. She was a Baptist and an early member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher and, in later years, ministered to those unable to attend services. In January, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy. She bravely fought the disease, but each month brought more pain. In October, she developed Parkinson’s disease and was hospitalized. She is survived by three sons, Robert “Bob” Rogers and his wife, Nancy, and Ronald “Ronnie” Rogers, all of San Angelo, and Charles Rogers and his wife, Mary, of Fort Worth; three grandsons, Robby Rogers and wife, Kelly, of Andrews, Richey Rogers and wife, Heather, of Tokyo, Japan, and C. Ben Rogers of Wichita Falls; three great-grandsons, Seth, Gunnar and Dalton; one great-granddaughter, Parker Rogers; friends of the heart, Cody, Banee, Mark and Chelsea Daniels, Brandy, Micah and Austin Tyner, and Sharon Sanders, all of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Johnson’s Funeral Home WANDA STUART OZONA — Wanda Stuart, age 83, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, in a San Angelo hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in Cedar Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. John Collis officiating. Wanda Laverne Dunlap was born in Ozona, Texas, on July 31, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dunlap. She grew up on the Dunlap Pecos River Ranch and attended school in Ozona until graduation in 1936. Wanda married B.W. Stuart on Jan. 20, 1936, and followed him throughout his baseball career. They returned to Ozona in 1945 to raise their children. She was active in PTA, Women Music Club, square dancing, Bridge Association and bowling and enjoyed playing golf. She was a housewife and a member of First Baptist Church of Ozona. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dunlap; her husband of 67 and one-half years, B.W. Stuart; son, Gregory; grandson, Justin Browne; and son-in-law, Bill Wilson. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Wilson; sons, Jeffrey Stuart and wife, Ronda, and Douglas Stuart; one brother, Basil Dunlap and wife, Mary; one niece and two nephews; grandchildren, Debra and Tommy Ezell, Lisa and Freddy Garza, Lori Ward, Shelby and Jesse Garza, Emily, Chet, Jason and David Stuart and Summer Browne; and nine great-grandchildren. The family would like to give a very special thank you to the skilled nursing facility at St. John’s Campus of Shannon Hospital. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Preddy Funeral Home 12/13/03 JUNE ROSE AYLSWORTH June Rose Aylsworth, 80, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, in a local hospital. Cremation services are being handled by Johnson’s Funeral Home, 435 W. Beauregard Ave. June was born on June 29, 1923, in Harrison, Ark., to Reburn and Ava Rose. In 1925 her family moved to Greeley, Colo., were she attended Greeley High School and the University of Northern Colorado. She married her first husband, Ted Achziger in 1943, who later died of war wounds. In 1948 she married Don Aylsworth and moved to Rawlins, Wyo., where she lived until retiring in 1982 at which time they started spending their winters in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. In 1995 they moved to San Angelo, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Don; daughter, Marge Yeager of Casper, Wyo.; son, Ted Aylsworth of Denver, Colo.; grandson, Dan Aylsworth of Denver; and cousins in Greeley, Colo., and Roswell, N.M. Johnson’s Funeral Home GARRY M. ANDERSON M.D. Garry Anderson M.D., 48, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Services will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Dr. Anderson was born May 17, 1955, in Houston, Texas, to Dan and Marcella Anderson. He married Mary Kathleen Ehrhart of Flint, Mich., on March 30, 2000, in Hana, Maui. She is an employee of American Airlines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Marcella Anderson; and aunt and uncle, Nellene and E.A. “Doc” Blanchard. He is survived by his wife, Mary K. Anderson of San Angelo; sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and David Weatherford of Athens, Texas; and niece and nephew, Angela and Jeff Weatherford, also of Athens, Texas. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Lamar Johanson, John Whiting, Dr. Harlon Raley, Dr. Jody Barnard, Dr. Trey Schulze and Jeff Weatherford. Dr. Anderson, a member of Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World, specialized in radiology at Shannon Clinic. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, where he was a distinguished alumni. He earned his medical degree as a member of the charter class of Texas A&M University Medical School. He completed an internship in pathology, as well as his residency in radiology at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. He then continued his education with a fellowship in imaging from UCLA Center of Health Sciences in Los Angeles. Dr. Anderson came to San Angelo from Long Beach Community Hospital and Coast Plaza Doctors’ Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. He was board certified in radiology from the American College of Radiology, and was as a member of the American Medical Association, California Medical Society, American Roentgen Ray Society and the American Institute of Ultrasound and Medicine. Memorial contributions can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in honor of his mother. Johnson’s Funeral Home KATHERINE JOE “KATIE” BATEMAN BRADY — Katherine Joe “Katie” Bateman, 74, of Brady went to be with her Lord on Friday, Dec. 12, 2003. She was born in Liberal, Kan., on Jan. 17, 1929, to Henry Clay and Josephine Clark Allen. Katie married Marion Palmer Bateman Jr. on March 12, 1949, in Clayton, N.M. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Charles Allen. Survivors include her husband, Pete Bateman of Brady; two daughters, Nancy Dunlap and husband, Spencer, of Midland, and Mary Rylander and husband, Rick, of Iraan; two sons, Pete Bateman of Odessa and John Bateman and wife, Kelley, of Midland; one brother, Danny Allen and wife, Anne; one sister-in-law, Jerry Newbaurer; nine grandchildren, Scott, Kelly, Traci and Lori Dunlap, Ryan, Drew, and Cory Rylander, and Katie and Jordan Bateman; two nieces, Vicki Stephens and Tracy Fergus; and three nephews, Tim Allen, Mike Allen and Pat Allen. Katie was a living example of the serenity prayer. She was the ultimate wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, neighbor and friend. She left her part of the world a kinder, more gentle place. Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at First United Methodist Church of Brady. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Brady or the Heart of Texas Hospital Auxiliary. Heritage Funeral Home CECILE REED McDONALD STERLING CITY — Cecile Reed McDonald, 84, died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, in San Angelo. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the O.T. Jones Auditorium on the Sterling City school campus. Services will be conducted by Rick Cunningham and Don Davis. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the home of LeRuth and Danny Stewart on the Robert Lee Highway in Sterling City. The only child of pioneer Sterling County ranchers, Bill and Neita Reed, Cecile was born on the family ranch on June 29, 1919. With the exception of a few years, Cecile lived her entire life on the ranch until health problems caused her to move to San Angelo two years ago. Her love for the ranch never left, and until her death, she wanted to return to the land she loved. A 1936 graduate of Sterling City High School, Cecile attended Abilene Christian College, graduating with honors in 1940. It was there she met her husband, Chesley McDonald and they were married in August 1940. Both recognized leaders in college, Cecile and Chesley continued to develop and lead as examples throughout their lives. After Chesley’s death in 1992, Cecile continued to exhibit the Christian example that marked the couple’s lives. Chesley and Cecile remained lifelong supporters of Abilene Christian University. He served many years on the ACU Board of Trustees, and she was the vibrant spirit for many spontaneous gatherings of food and fellowship. When Chesley gave the renowned “speeches,” she provided the refreshments and jovial fellowship. The friendships Cecile and Chesley developed in college became part of an Abilene Christian University legacy known as the “Cisco Kids.” These college friendships remained a vital part of their lives. After Army service in World War II, Cecile and Chesley returned to Sterling City in 1946, where he joined his father-in-law, Bill Reed, in ranching. Both were well-known breeders and judges of Hereford cattle. After his father-in law’s death, Chesley took over the operations of the ranch, but Cecile remained the driving force, cooking countless meals for ranch hands, shearing crews and friends, while driving her children 20 miles to and from school every day. Until ill health prevented, Granny and Daddy Ches loved nothing more than taking scenic dusk drives around the ranch, taking children and grandchildren on picnics and ranch outings. Always involved in community activities, Cecile served as district president and state officer for the PTA in the 1950s and 1960s. A member of countless boards and committees, she was a major compiler of “Milling Around Sterling County,” a history of the community. The American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the Sterling County Nursing Home, the Noratadata Club, women’s clubs in Big Spring and San Angelo, Women for ACU and numerous other associations were the beneficiaries of her support. Cecile was a Bible scholar who spoke at women’s conferences throughout Texas and the Southwest, inspiring listeners who appreciated her common sense approach to Christianity and service. Cecile and Chesley were honored with numerous awards, but she was proudest of her family being named the first recipient of the Outstanding Family of Sterling County in the late 1960s. Abilene Christian University honored Cecile and Chesley with the Christian Service Award in 1989. For all the awards they received, Chesley never failed to recognize his wife as the spirit behind the family’s community service. Cecile’s true legacy will be her remarkable hospitality. A gifted cook, she entertained literally thousands in her ranch home, always providing food and a warm welcome for national and international visitors. Her standard greeting: “Come into this house!” remains a family legend. Even as she aged, Cecile continued to deliver food to shut-ins and needy throughout the surrounding counties. Her food, cakes and candies are legendary. No one will ever know the physical and financial support Cecile and Ches provided for relatives, missionaries, college students and needy families throughout their lives. A beautiful person, physically and spiritually, Cecile leaves a history of service and devotion for countless family and friends. Her survivors include her children, Dr. Don McDonald and Sandy of San Antonio, Celia Davis and Merrell of Abilene, Jeanie Bird and Bill of San Angelo; and her cousin and child of her heart, LeRuth Stewart and Danny of Sterling City. She was “Granny” to Kevin and Nathalie McDonald of San Antonio, Greg and Apryl McDonald of San Angelo, Nicole and Chance Blythe of Waxahachie, Jena and Bill Price of Lampasas, Will and Wesley Davis of Abilene, Heath and Erin Hughes of Sterling City, Hayley and Bart Mason of Post, and Reed and Rhonda Stewart of Sterling City. She was preceded in death by her husband and Rene Stewart. Great-grandchildren blessed her in her last years including, Chesley McDonald, Maycie McDonald, Bryson and Celie Price, Hunter and Dillon Hughes, Cade and Mallory Mason, and Rope and Riggin Stewart of Sterling City. Every child in the Sterling City Church of Christ, as well as most of Sterling City, called her “Granny” and she loved them all as her own. Don and Celia, along with the grandchildren, wish to give a special thanks to our sister, Jeanie and her husband, Bill, for the dedicated service to Mother during the last few months. Our family always thrived on love and laughter, and we are sorry for taunting Jeanie as being the favorite. She deserved it. Her service to Mother was exceptional. Also, a special thanks to Carol Henderson for loving and caring for Mother during the last few months. The family requests that memorials be made to a favorite charity, for many were the recipients of the family’s generosity. Donations to Hospice of San Angelo and the Women of ACU Scholarship fund would be appreciated. Ross Funeral Home J.H. “SKEET” MACE ELDORADO — J. H. “Skeet” Mace, age 95, of Eldorado, Texas, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, in Midland. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Eldorado First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. Skeet had two brothers, Paul and Atkins Mace, both deceased, and two sisters, Roxie Thornton, deceased, and Elsie Holloway of Fort Worth, now residing in Tulsa. Born Joe Heron Mace in Matador, Texas, on April 18, 1908, to parents Elijah Benjamin Mace and Pernetta Ann Latta Mace, he married Faye Pauline Floyd in Clarendon, Texas, on March 5, 1932, who preceded him in death. They have two daughters, Iretta Faye Stanford of Midland, Texas, and Paula Jo Fisher of Lago Vista, Texas; and five grandchildren, Faye Marie Phillips of Haynesville, La., James Mace Stanford of Wichita, Kan., Michael Lowe Stanford of Midland, Texas, Paul Covington Stanford of Mesquite, Texas, and Cullen Michael Moeller of Wimberley, Texas; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Mace began work at the General Office of Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co. in Amarillo in 1930. He worked in eight of their yards, moving with his family to Eldorado in 1940, where he retired in 1975 after 35 years as manager. He played basketball and football at Clarendon College and was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He served on the Eldorado School Board, was a Master Mason of Eldorado Lodge No. 890 for more than 50 years, and was a charter member of the Suez Temple in San Angelo. He also served as fire chief of the Eldorado Volunteer Fire Department and president of the Eldorado Lions Club. He was a member of the Eldorado Polo Club that won the World Western Polo Championship in Florida in 1957. Pallbearers will be Jim Stanford, Mike Stanford, Paul Stanford, Cullen Moeller, Brian Phillips, Brady Stanford, Geoffrey Stanford and Brad Phillips. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eldorado First Baptist Church. Kerbow Funeral Home 12/14/03 JIMMIE DAYTON “J.D.” SCHAFER Jimmie Dayton “J.D.” Schafer, 56, of San Angelo passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, in a local hospital. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Johnson’s Funeral Home with Brother Charles Beal officiating. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. in Eden Cemetery. Jimmie was born on July 8, 1947, in San Angelo, to parents Dayton and Jewel Schafer. He was a lifelong resident of San Angelo and graduated from San Angelo Central High School. He was married twice and had three sons and a daughter. Jimmie enjoyed playing golf and softball. He coached and umpired softball games for many years. He also enjoyed being around other people and was loved by his many friends and neighbors. He had a kind soul, a big heart and would help anybody. He never met a stranger. His sense of humor and zest for life will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Dayton Schafer. Jimmie is survived by his mother, Jewel Schafer-Jones and stepfather, Howard Jones of San Angelo; sons, Jamie Schafer, Bryan Schafer and wife, Sherri, both of The Colony, Kenan Schafer and wife, Lillie, of San Angelo; daughter, Tami McGary and husband, Kenneth, of La Grange; and a brother, Steve Schafer of San Angelo. He also is survived by 11 grandchildren, James and Jacquelyn Schafer of Fort Worth, Kaitlyn, Kelsey and Kailey Schafer, all of The Colony, Justin Overby, Kalysta, Skylar, and Haley Schafer, Cole and Hunter McGary and nephew, Steve Schafer, all of San Angelo; four aunts, two uncles, one stepbrother and two stepsisters. Serving as pallbearers are Gary Whitaker, Jamie, Bryan and Kenan Schafer, Kenneth McGary and Leo Brannon. Honorary pallbearers are Howard Jones and Steve Schafer. Johnson’s Funeral Home MARIA LUCINDA V. TRONCOSO Maria Lucinda V. Troncoso, 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 12, 2003. She was born on Sept. 30, 1921, in Alpine, Texas, to parents Everisto and Teresa Loredo Valdez. Maria was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at the Adult Daycare. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio R. Troncoso, four children and her parents. Maria is survived by her children, Dora E. Carrasco, Antonio Troncoso Jr. and wife, Janie, Armando Troncoso and wife, Edna, Mario Troncoso and wife, Debbie, Leticia T. Ramirez and husband, Pablo, and Rosa Linda Troncoso, all of San Angelo, Julie T. Ann Grissom of Coppell and Ector Troncoso and wife, Theresa, of Christoval. She also is survived by 24 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Acting as pallbearers will be George Carrasco Jr., Mario Troncoso Jr., Jamie Troncoso, Rudy, Chon and Christopher Munoz. Honorary pallbearers will be Evan and Adrian Troncoso, Fred Jacques, George Carrasco and Ray Grissom. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Cornejo Quirino as celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Adult Day Care. Special thanks to Dr. Gonzalez, the nurses and staff at Angelo Community Hospital, Hospice of San Angelo and all her friends and family for their support and prayers. 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. Tasks 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 too 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. We’ll always love you. Johnson’s Funeral Home ALBERT BURLESON “RED” WILLIAMS MENARD — Albert Burleson “Red” Williams passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at Menard Manor. He was born on Dec. 7, 1919, in Georgetown, Texas, the son of Louis and Marinda Williams. He was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church and served on the vestry. He was a lay reader for over 25 years. He attended schools in Georgetown and majored in business and finance at Southwestern University, where he was president of Kappa Sigma fraternity. On June 22, 1941, he married Betty Gaynell Dozier in San Antonio, Texas. Six months later he joined the Army Air Corps and became a pilot instructor for the Royal Canadian Air Force in Arizona during World War II. He retired from the Air Force as a major in 1979, serving 27 years in active and reserve service. He moved to Menard in 1945 and was employed by Menard National Bank as a bookkeeping clerk. He was a partner in Bates Grocery Store for a short time before he purchased the Western Auto Store in 1953. He obtained the first television cable franchise in Menard. He was elected as a director of the Bevans State Bank in 1962 and was elected president in 1978, and served as board member until 1992. He purchased Williams Insurance Agency in 1972, working there until his retirement. An active member of the community, he served as president of the Rotary Club, secretary of the Menard School Board, City Council member and charter member of the Sheriff’s Association of Texas. He was chairman of the Menard Airport Advisory Board, treasurer of the Menard Irrigation Board and Menard County Water & Improvement District No. 1 Board member. He was also a charter member of the Menard Country Club. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cary Gay and Norman Tanner of Menard, Texas; his son and daughter-in-law, Charles L. “Rusty” and Sicily Williams of Houston, Texas. He had four granddaughters, Paige Tanner Steed and husband, Chuck, of Childress, Texas, Melissa Tanner of Dallas, Texas, Ashley Williams and Brooke Williams, both of Houston. He had two great-granddaughters, Payton Elizabeth Steed and Ansley Gayge Steed; and one sister, Barbara Hoover of Killeen, Texas. Pallbearers are Charles Kothmann, Gregory Neel, Ben Neel, Bill Royal, John Pierce and Chester Low. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Calvary Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Menard, Texas, officiated by Dave Akers. Heritage Funeral Home 12/15/03 GUY BEN KINDRED M D DALLAS — Guy Ben Kindred M.D., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, after a brief battle with gioblastoma multiforme. He was born on Feb. 2, 1930, in San Angelo, Texas, the youngest of seven children of Wynema Botts and William Harvey Kindred. His father was minister of First Christian Church in San Angelo and an evangelist. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Roy, Robert and Jim; his sister, Mary Kindred Lawson; and two sons, Byron Dennis and Guy Stephen. He is survived by his wife, Miriam; son, Gary Ben; daughter, Valli; sisters, Dorothy Collier of San Angelo and Ruth Johansen of Hawaii; grandchildren, Stephanie Riggs, Jason and his mother, Sue Kindred, Sara and her mother, Mary Kindred; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Lake View High School in San Angelo in 1947, where he was an outstanding athlete and began college at Sul Ross State University majoring in geology. After an early marriage and three children, he returned to school, and while working at multiple jobs, he earned his degree from the University of Texas at Austin and Southwestern Medical School in 1962. In 1961 he married Miriam Stephens and they blended their families, his sons and her daughter, and moved to Plainview, joining the Medical Center group as a General Practitioner. While in Plainview, he fulfilled a lifelong desire to fly, where he owned and flew his own planes. During that time, he was also an FAA Flight Examiner. In 1972 he returned to Dallas to do a residency in psychiatry at Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital and became Board certified in 1975. He was on staff at Medical City, Baylor Hospital, Presbyterian, Richardson Gen, UT Southwestern, Charter and Timberlawn. After retiring from the medical profession, his lifelong interest in sports led him to enjoyment and expertise in tennis, golf, cycling, wind surfing, power boating and snow skiing. He was past president of Dallas Ski Club, member of Bent Tree Country Club and Chandlers Landing Yacht Club. He was an expert and beautiful skier, competing and winning many times in NASTAR, and an avid and low handicap golfer, and cycled Border to Border in Colorado in six days. He sailed his houseboat from Florida to Lake Ray Hubbard and loved to share his adventures with his family and friends. He was a lifetime member of the Texas Ex Alumni Association, holding season football tickets for many years. Guy will be greatly missed by the young men and women he mentored, his fellow sports enthusiasts and his extended family. As a colleague expressed, “The world lost a great man.” Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Restland’s Memorial Chapel. Pallbearers are Dick Davis, Rick Fetterman, Joe Roe, Ted Haggard, Jim Goodnight and Mike Cook. Honorary pallbearers are special friends, Bill Coonrod, Joe Hedge, Bill Sparks and The Bent Tree Country Club Golf Group. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Brain Tumor Research. Restland Funeral Home JACK WEBB Jack Webb, age 89, of San Angelo died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in Meadowcreek Nursing Home. He was born on Sept. 20, 1914, in Coleman, Texas, to Homer and Maggie Ethel Tabor Webb. He married Evelyn Marie Koenig in Brady on Sept. 6. 1941. Jack was a manager for the Concho Valley Electric Co-op where he worked for 39 years. Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ben Hubert of First Christian Church officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The Henson class will be honorary pallbearers. He loved his family and his church family. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; three children, Mike Webb and wife, Kathy, of Austin, Nan Gray and husband, Greg, and Danny Webb and wife, LeeAnne, both of San Angelo; five grandchildren, Stephanie Collins and husband, Wayne, Scott Webb and wife, Ann, Shea Webb and Ryan Webb; one great-grandchild, Katlyn Webb; two brothers, Garland Webb of Fort Pierre, S.D., and James Webb of Elgin, Texas; two sisters, Oleeta Rush of Coleman and Billie Jean Taylor of Ida Lou. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Meadowcreek for their loving care and support. The family requests that memorials be made to First Christian Church. Johnson’s Funeral Home RUBEN CONSTANCIO Ruben Constancio, 60, of Ballinger passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in a local hospital. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Mr. Constancio was born on Jan. 3, 1943, in Del Rio, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Pifi Constancio; two sons, Larry Constancio and John Paul Constancio; and stepson, oe Lopez; four daughters, Dee Brown, Sissy Lopez, Elsie Lopez and Samantha Lopez. Other survivors include four brothers and four sisters, 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their gratitude to his special daughter-in-law, Michelle. To Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release me, let me go . . . I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess How much you gave me happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown But now it’s time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for a while that we must part, So keep the memories within your heart. I won’t be far away, for life goes on; so if you need me, call and I will come though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near. . . And if you listen with your heart, You’ll hear All of my love around you soft and dear. And then when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile, And say, “Welcome home.” Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North GEORGE PRESLEY MORROW G.P. “Bill” Morrow, 86, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in a local hospital. Bill was born on Nov. 21, 1917, in Oatmeal, Texas, to A.G. Morrow and Nora Lester. He moved to Veribest when he was 3 years old and resided on the family farm for most of his life. Bill carried his health problems from birth until his death without complaints. We pray that God will grant him a gentler and brighter way for the rest of his journey. Bill had many friends during his life. All that knew him loved him. Bill had no brothers or sisters. He is survived by many cousins. For the last several years of his life Bill needed twenty-four seven care. This was done by Joe and Eloise Fernandez. Bill loved them both dearly. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel with A.J. Kennemer officiating. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in the Oatmeal, Texas Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers please make donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 6977 Main St., Houston, TX 77030-9817. Robert Massie Funeral Home AUGUSTINE “GUS” Y ARAMBULA SR Augustine “Gus” Y. Arambula Sr., 62, of San Angelo went to Heaven to be with his Savior on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003. He was born on May 28, 1941, in San Angelo, to Jose and Simona Arambula, who preceded him in death. Survivors include one daughter, Elisa and her husband, Justino S. Garcia of Fort Worth, Texas; three sons, Augustine Jr., Paul Andrew and Martin Arambula, all of San Angelo, and their mother, Juanita Arambula; two sisters, Adelina Khimtopf of Shertz, Texas, Celia Ascencion of Fort Worth, Texas; four brothers, Jose Arambula of Nipoma, Calif., Richard Arambula of Garland, Texas, and Sam and Daniel Arambula of San Angelo; three loving grandchildren, Valerie, Leticia Elisa and Justino Rey Garcia; including several nieces and nephews. We’ll miss you, Papa Gus! Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. MARIE BRYSON Marie Bryson, 88, a longtime resident of San Angelo went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003. She was born on Jan. 11, 1915, in Paint Rock, Texas, to parents, Tom and Tinnie Ray. She married James Thomas Bryson Sr. on Dec. 19, 1945. Marie had a real love for life and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church, a nurse and homemaker. She had a beautiful and giving spirit. She served as a volunteer for the Senior Center for many years where she received many awards. She was also active with the VFW and loved to play bingo. She is reunited with her husband, her parents and several brothers and sisters who preceded her in death. Marie is survived by her son, James Thomas Bryson and wife, Barbara; a daughter, Clarrice Rebsch; a brother, A. T. Ray, all of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Tony and wife, Valerie Welker, of Brownwood, Angela Dee Knave of Tony, Ala., Jason and wife, Yvonne Rebsch, of Houston, Wendy Daniels and husband, Troy, of Eldorado; 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren as well as a host of friends and family. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Brother Roger Roenfeldt officiating. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Meals for the Elderly. The family would like to express thanks to the staff of Heritage House and a very special thank you to the staff of VistaCare Hospice for all the kindness and tender loving care you showed our mother. Johnson’s Funeral Home RUTH SARAH LONGLEY Ruth Sarah Longley, 92, of Brady, Texas, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at her residence. Ruth was born on July 16, 1911, in Claxton, Texas, to parents, Eli Howard and Mary “Mamie” Crump Howard. She married Edgar Charles Longley on May 7, 1929, in Brady. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; three brothers; one sister; son-in-law, Paul Bradshaw; and great-granddaughter, Melissa Fitzhugh Lopez. Survivors include a son, Charles Howard Longley and wife, Erlyne, of New Braunfels, Texas; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw of Brady, Texas; grandchildren, Jeannie Lang and husband, Dan, of San Angelo, Texas, Charlie Bradshaw and wife, Tina, of Brady, Texas, Randy Longley, Tammy Longley and Michael Longley, all of League City, Texas, Lorri Dixon, Mark Cook and Amy Hodgson, all of New Braunfels, Texas, and Darren Cook of Virginia Beach, Va.; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or a charity of choice. Leatherwood Memorial Chapels 12/16/03 NOVA NELL BASSHAM BEAUCHAMP With the blessed assurance of eternity safe in the arms of Jesus, Nova Beauchamp departed this earthly life on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel in San Angelo and at the Boyd Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17. Interment will follow in Boyd Cemetery. Nova was born to Edward Franklin Bassham and Neoma Ann Harvey Bassham on Aug. 24, 1916, in Young County, Texas, the youngest of five children. She married her childhood sweetheart, Robert Herman Beauchamp, on Nov. 17, 1934. Her life was one of service to God, to her family and friends, to the community, and to anyone in need. She was a faithful Christian, a retired minister’s wife, and a member of Southgate Church of Christ. She is survived by her beloved husband and their three daughters, Janice Dempsey and husband, Harlon, Eileen Smith and husband, Ray “Sonny,” and Lou Ann Beauchamp, all of San Angelo; five grandchildren, Karen Stuteville and husband, Gerald, of North Richland Hills, Clay Smith and wife, Amy, of San Angelo, Mark Arnold and wife, Amanda, of Boerne, Cory Smith and wife, Stephanie, of San Angelo, and Coby Hardgrave of Austin; seven great-grandchildren, Lauren Arnold and Thomas Stuteville of North Richland Hills, Hayden and Brady Smith, Kendall and Kade Smith of San Angelo, and Diettrich Arnold of Boerne; step-grandson, David Dempsey and wife, Martha, and son Max of Lewisville; sister-in-law, Juanita Beauchamp of Boyd and many dear cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Chester Bassham and his wife, Edna, Cullen Bassham and his wife, Hazel, and Arlie Bassham; her sister, Essie Bassham Ogle Tate; and her brother-in-law, Herschell Beauchamp. Special thanks to the staff of VistaCare Hospice and volunteer, Melanie Cox. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to San Angelo Christian Academy, 528 Country Club Road, San Angelo, TX 76904. Johnson’s Funeral Home WARREN MCCARSON Mr. Warren McCarson, age 66, of Kerrville and a former resident of Menard, Texas, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, in a local hospital. He was born June 23, 1937, in Del Rio, Texas, to William Edmond McCarson and Nadine Deaton McCarson. On June 9, 1958, he married Mary Vannoy in Alpine, Texas. Warren was a school administrator and rancher. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Mary McCarson of Kerrville; sons, Mac McCarson of Bryan, Texas, Michael McCarson of Brackettville, Texas, and Andy McCarson of Houston, Texas; brothers, Bill McCarson of Katy, Texas, Bob McCarson of Mountain Home, Texas, and Ray McCarson of Kerrville, Texas; grandchildren, Anthony and Miranda McCarson and his dedicated caretaker of 13 years, Melesio Salum. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028 or to a charity of one’s choice. The family invites you to send condolences at www. grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the “Send Condolences” link. Grimes Funeral Chapels MARCUS BLANN Marcus Blann, 84, of San Angelo passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, in San Angelo. Marcus was born on Nov. 4, 1919, in Hampton, Ark., to his parents, James and Minnie James Blann. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Air Corps. Marcus worked as an accountant for Ford Dealerships, the Concho Valley Electric Co-op and the South Plains Electric Co-op. He married Mary Sue Waldrip on June 21, 1943, in El Dorado, Ark., and they shared 60 beautiful years together. Marcus is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Sue Blann of San Angelo; two sons, Ron and Ann Blann of San Angelo and Jess and Zula Blann of Kingsland; four grandchildren, Josh and Kim Blann of Chapel Hill, N.C., Jon Blann of Dallas, Shawn Sweeten of Weatherford and Brandy Sweeten of Kingsland. The family requests that memorials be made to Johnson Street Church of Christ, Vision 2000, Hospice of San Angelo or another favorite charity. Service was Monday, Dec. 15, at Johnson Street Church of Christ with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Johnson’s Funeral Home 12/17/03 JACK HARLEY LAWLER SR Jack Harley Lawler Sr., 77, of San Angelo, Texas, died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 11, 1926, in San Angelo, Texas. He was a tire dealer. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Charles Beall officiating. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Nell Lawler; three sons, Richard Lawler and wife, Debra, Johnny Lawler and wife, Jennefer, Mike Lawler and wife, Rose Mary; one sister, Patsy Pierce and husband, James W., all of San Angelo; 13 grandchildren, Devin, Dustin and Diana Lawler, all of San Angelo, Melissa Lawler of Lewisville, Jonathan Brice Lawler of San Angelo, Chase Witcomb of San Angelo, Chelsea Lawler of San Angelo, Tasha Patterson of Hurst, Shera Patterson of Alpine, Ashley Lawler of Lubbock, Tricia Weidmen of Dayton, Ohio, Sandy and Debra Jean Lawler of San Angelo; and special friends, Bob Wilson, Bob Borst, Wiley Smith and Steve Swindle, all of San Angelo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arther Lee “Roy” and Sadie Bowman Lawler; and one son, Jack Harley Lawler Jr. Johnson’s Funeral Home M C HUMPHREY M.C. Humphrey, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 15, 2003. He was born June 22, 1913, in Como, Texas, to Stephen Lewis and Esther Jane Humphrey. He married the love of his life, Catherine Miller, on Feb. 17, 1940. A loving husband, father and grandfather, his greatest joy was spending time with his family and many friends. A devout Christian and member of St. Paul Presbyterian Church, he served his church in many capacities. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; daughters, Dana Rickett, Jane Booth and Jean Goertz and husband, Roger; grandchildren, Blake Cunningham and wife, Rhonda, Kelly Vereide and husband, Donnie, Jennifer Stinson and husband, Tye, Chad Fogle and Kristin Booth; great-grandchildren, Brandon Cunningham, Mackenzie and Mitchell Vereide and “Baby” Stinson. A service to celebrate his life will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, in St. Paul Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Craig Meyers officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Dana Rickett. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Presbyterian Church. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Ps. 116:15 Johnson’s Funeral Home 12/18/03 LELA HORTON DAVIS Lela Horton Davis, age 94, oldest daughter of William Richard and Mary Horton, was born in Somerwell County on June 19, 1919, and died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, in Austin, Texas. She lived most of her life in San Angelo, Texas, and was a member of First Assembly of God Church. She is survived by one daughter, Melba Jean Hearn and husband, Les, of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Gipsie Clark of Bowling Green, Ky., and Martha Davis and husband, Melton, of Ira, Texas; one grandson, Danny Fisher and wife, Lissa; one granddaughter, Robin Venable and husband, Jimmy; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Floyd Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Johnson’s Funeral Home ELIAS “ELI” MENCHACA JR HOUSTON — Elias “Eli” Menchaca Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died following complications from cancer on Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, in Houston, Texas. He was born March 21, 1938, in San Angelo, Texas. His beloved parents, Soledad and Elias Menchaca, and grandparents, Ramona and Reyes Muela and Carlotta and Estaban Menchaca, predeceased him. Eli attended Fort Concho Elementary School, Thomas A. Edison Junior High School and San Angelo High School. It was at Edison during the eighth grade that he met his future wife, Peggy Sue Beard, and they married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in San Angelo in February 1957. It was a marriage filled with faith, love, laughter and many great adventures. Their first great adventure was their beautiful daughter, Dana. They enjoyed parenthood so much they repeated this great adventure three more times in the ensuing four years, producing sons, Mike, David, and Jay. At Edison, Eli excelled in all sports and was a member of the Edison Junior High District Co-Champion basketball team. He continued his sports career at San Angelo High School and played football, basketball and baseball. He also played softball and baseball on various teams in San Angelo and Houston and enjoyed All-State recognition at the State Softball Tournament in Brownwood, Texas, on two occasions. Following high school, he continued playing baseball and softball and also discovered the second love of his life (next to family), and that was golf. He was a member of the Men’s Golf League at Inwood Forest Country Club, where he carried a handicap of “6” and enjoyed his first and only “hole-in-one.” He was also a member of Galveston Country Club and Crested Butte Colorado Country Club and enjoyed playing on great golf courses all over the country. In addition, he coached numerous little League and Pony League baseball teams at Oaks Dad’s Club, and he was an ardent and avid supporter of the sports pursuits of his sons and daughter while they were in school. Eli was in the United States Marine Corps Reserve 1955-61. He was the Offshore Geological and Geophysical Drafting Supervisor of Getty Oil Company from 1965 until Getty was acquired by Texaco Inc. He continued in various positions at Texaco until his retirement in 1988. Eli is survived by his beloved Peggy Sue; daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Mark Cashiola; son, Michael T. Menchaca; son and daughter-in-law, David Ray and Beth Menchaca; son, Jay Arch Menchaca; and grandchildren, Cory Barber and Mike King, Chris and San Juana Erbstoesser, Rachel Menchaca, Laura Cashiola, and David Eli Menchaca. He also is survived by sister and brother-in-law, Elodia and Albert Garza; sister and brother-in-law, Enriqueta and Martin Rios; brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Marilyn Menchaca; sister and brother-in-law, Amanda and Mauel Gonzales; brother and sister-in-law, Reyes and Angie Menchaca; sister and brother-in-law, Mona and Chindo Garcia; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Debbie Menchaca; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Sharon Menchaca; sister, Christina Suarez; also brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Carol Beard; and sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Buzz Sion; Mona Menchaca, Molly Mejia, Amparo and Ben Ramirez, Belia and Cruz Aguirre; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18; following the visitation a program celebrating Eli’s life will begin at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of J.B. Earthman–Tanglewood Funeral Directors, 5740 San Felipe at Bering Drive. The Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19, at St. Michael Catholic Church with the Rev. Stephen Cooley, celebrant. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Heart Exchange Support Group, Inc., 6720 Bertner Ave., 4-29, Houston, TX 77030-2604; Child Advocates Inc., 2401 Portsmouth St., Ste. 210, Houston, TX 77098; Bread of Life Church, Tomball, Texas; or the charity of your choice. The family acknowledges with deep gratitude the following doctors who ministered to Eli over the past three years: Dr. James T. Willerson, Dr. David Ott, Dr. Reynolds Delgado, Dr. O.H. “Bud” Frazier, Dr. V. Krazier and Dr. John Seger at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Dr. Jaffer Ajani and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Dr. John Matocha at The Houstonian, along with all the nurses at the Texas Heart Center and the Terrace at St. Lukes. J.B. Earthman-Tanglewood Funeral Directors LINDA LOU GREER CHANDLER FORT WORTH — Our beloved Linda Lou Greer Chandler, 65, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, in Arlington, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Sept. 19, 1938, and raised in San Angelo, she attended Texas Christian University and graduated from East Texas State University with a degree in education, later earning a master’s degree at Sul Ross University. She taught for 18 years and was always popular with her students. She was an accomplished artist and sculptor with artwork displayed in universities, private residences and parks, including the prestigious Benson Park in Loveland, Colo. Linda’s work is represented locally by her sculptures “200 Percent” on Bryant Freeway and “Passing it On” at the Paseo. A loving mother and grandmother, Linda shared her love of books, reading and art with her family. She had numerous friends in San Angelo, including special friends, the Country Bridge Group. Linda was preceded in death by parents, Bob Wyatt and James Dudley Greer; and daughters, Amy Harlin Cheatham and Holly Ann Harlin. Linda leaves behind to celebrate her life husband, William E. Chandler; sons, Dr. William R. Harlin and wife, Gynna, of Fort Worth, Jeff Harlin and wife, Melanie, of Mertzon, James Harlin and wife, Stacy, of Kopperl; grandchildren, Jennifer Cheatham Halliburton, Clayton, Clifton and Clinton Harlin, Justin, Jonathan, Jeffrey and Kathryn Harlin, and Blake and Brett Harlin. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at First Presbyterian Church, San Angelo, Texas. There will be a private family burial. Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Services, 623 S. Henderson St., Fort Worth, TX 76104. MARCUS HENRY CHEANEY Marcus Henry Cheaney, 80, died peacefully at his home Monday afternoon, Dec. 15, 2003. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Southland Baptist Church with graveside service to follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Service will be conducted by Dr. Bill Shiell, pastor of Southland Baptist Church. Family visitation was 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Marcus was born on Aug. 2, 1923, in Coleman, Texas, to Carl B. and Audrey Livingston Cheaney of Gouldbusk. He graduated from Mozelle High School in 1941 and joined the Army Air Corps in 1942, where he served until 1946, training navigational students and piloting the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-29 Super Fortress. On Feb. 11, 1944, he married his high-school sweetheart, Dorris Jean McKee, and in 1946, after the war had ended, the two of them returned to Coleman where Marcus worked for seven years at Coleman County State Bank. In September of 1955, after three years as Odessa district supervisor for the Texas State Banking Department, Marcus and his family moved to San Angelo where he began a 30-year-long career with San Angelo National Bank, advancing from assistant cashier to president and CEO and then on to senior chairman of the board. In 1960 he earned a master’s degree from the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at SMU. He retired from Texas Commerce Bank in 1986, but continued to serve on the bank’s board of directors until 1996. Marcus was always a leader in the community, serving on the boards of numerous civic organizations and offering support to many efforts that would help the city of San Angelo grow and thrive. His willingness to serve, whether working in the community or helping out a neighbor, friend or stranger in need, was a witness to his strong faith in God. He was also an active member of Southland Baptist Church where he was ordained as deacon in 1991. Marcus endeared himself to many as a man who loved to make others smile. He had fun catching people off guard with a teasing remark, and rarely refused the opportunity to share a good joke. Small children received special attention from Marcus, who would sometimes amaze them with a “magic” trick or two. He could play dominoes or pinochle for hours on end, but he was also an avid outdoorsman who liked to hunt and fish with good friends, and he could frequently be found on the golf course twice a week, weather permitting. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Dorris Jean Cheaney; his two children, Diana Tankersley and her husband, Gary, of Mertzon, and Don Cheaney and his wife, Susan, of Midland; a brother, Ben Cheaney and his wife, Alice, of San Antonio; two sisters, Billye Banner of Gordonville and Nancy Lindsay of Hurst; and a brother-in-law, Wallace McKee, and his wife, Idell. His five grandchildren who knew him fondly as “Grando” include Jeff Tankersley and his wife, Laura, of Midland, Becky Feehan and her husband, Terry, of Dayton, Ohio, Alison Henley of Midland, Taylor Cheaney of Bedford, and Weir Tankersley of College Station. His two great-grandchildren are Jaren Marcus (named for his great-grandfather) and Kathlyn Sue Tankersley. He also is survived by many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be Bill Feathers, Bob Hambright, Ralph Hollway, George Schwartz, Joe Schwartz and James Thomas. Honorary pallbearers are the retirees of San Angelo National Bank and the TLC Sunday School Class. The family requests that memorials be made to a favorite charity. Donations to VistaCare Hospice or Southland Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Johnson’s Funeral Home GERALD BLACK BALLINGER — Gerald Black, age 69, of Ballinger passed away on Monday evening, Dec. 15, 2003, in Ballinger Memorial Hospital. Gerald was born on Aug. 5, 1934, in Ballinger to Ross M. and Lola A. Allison Black. In 1953 he started working as an oilfield pumper for Thomas D. Humphreys and spent his life in the business and at one time was an independent operator. Since 1992 he was a production superintendent for Caraway Operating in San Angelo until the time of his death. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Ballinger. He knew a lot of people and was loved by all that knew him. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Doug Black. He is survived by his wife, Kay Black of Ballinger; his daughters, Anna Marie Miller of Ballinger, Susie Mushrall and Robbie Bryan of Ballinger, Tanna Jaquess and Tom of Austin, Lisa Marks and Ricky of Brownwood, Gena King and Robert of Ballinger; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His brothers, Ross M. Black Jr. and Vida of Ballinger, Jimmy Black and Virginia of Winters, Bobby Black and Joyce of San Angelo; and his cousins, Deanie Orgon of Georgetown and Lorene Allison of Ballinger, also survive. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at the First Christian Church with Lynn Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Rains-Seale Funeral Home 12/19/03 PETER R SIKES Peter R. Sikes, 92, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, in Johnson’s Funeral Home chapel, with Dr. Kyle Reese officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Pete was born Jan. 4, 1911, in Leonard, Texas, to Richard Greene Sikes and Hattie Tefteller Sikes. He was a Lieutenant JG in the U.S. Navy, a resident of San Angelo for 65 years and a member and deacon of First Baptist Church. Pete received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of Texas and was the first football coach and athletic director at San Angelo College and later head football coach and athletic director at San Angelo High School. When he retired from coaching, he began a second career in the life insurance industry where he was a member of the Million Dollar Round Table and Texas Leaders Round Table. He was a sales leader in Southwestern and Travelers Life Insurance companies, a chartered life underwriter and past president and past underwriter of the year in the San Angelo Association of Life Underwriters. Pete was married to Elizabeth Eugenia Canon on Dec. 27, 1938, in Waxahachie, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Sikes of San Angelo; daughters, Ellen Sikes Johnson and husband, Clint Johnson, of Conway, Ark., and Susan Sikes Wills of San Angelo; grandchildren, David Johnson, Craig Johnson, Susan Johnson-Mumford and husband, John Mumford, Warren Wills and Mary Liz Wills; numerous nieces and nephews and caregiver Sylvia Grimaldo. Pallbearers will be Warren Wills, Craig Johnson, David Johnson, Clint Johnson, Jason Brooks and Richard Sikes. The family requests that memorials be made to Sagecrest Alzheimer’s Care Center, 438 Houston Harte, San Angelo, TX 76903 or to the charity of one’s choice. Johnson’s Funeral Home LOYSE CLAY HOWE BRADY — Loyse Clay Howe, 98, of Brady, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born Nov. 21, 1905, in Waxahachie, Texas, the daughter of John Clay and Eddie McCarson Clay. On April 4, 1926, Loyse Clay and Don Adolph Howe were married in Sweetwater, Texas. They moved to Brady in 1947 where they made their home. They owned and operated the Brady Mattress and Upholstery Factory for 30 years. The Howes were known for their hospitality in their home and for their work in starting the Brady Bible Camp. When Mr. Howe became an elder in the church in 1972, Mrs. Howe labored by his side. In everything she was his “helpmate.” In retirement they gardened and fished together. She is survived by one daughter, Donna Vickers and husband, Louis, of San Antonio; one sister, Margaret Neal of San Angelo; two sons-in-law, Curtis Lewallen of Brady and Billie Sol Estes of Granbury; grandchildren, Rob Miller and wife, Janine, Christi Seelig and husband, Bobby, Pam Padgett and husband, Larry, Jan Harmon, Dawn Stevens, Joy Lovell and husband, Dennis, Billie Sol Estes Jr. and wife, Suzanne, and Mike Lewallen and wife, Jackie; great-grandchildren, Trisha Chupka, Amy Revett, Shane Stevens, Cole Stevens, Clay Stevens, Sara Lily Lovell, Jacob Howe Estes, Benjamin Estes, Jeremy Estes, Kendall Dru Miller, Zachary Seelig and Lynn Lewallen; and great-great-grandchildren, Cade Chupka and Emma Revett. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, two daughters, Betty Jean Lewallen and Patsy Estes, and one brother, E.T. Clay. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Sunset Ridge Church of Christ in Brady with Jim York officiating. Interment will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at the funeral home. The family requests that memorials be made to the Heart of Texas Bible Camp in care of Sunset Ridge Church of Christ. Leatherwood Memorial Chapels 12/20/03 GLORIA GUENTHNER Gloria Guenthner, 80, a lifelong resident of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Father Keith Adams with the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd will be officiating. Gloria was born July 14, 1923, in San Angelo to Raleigh and Alpha Fread. Gloria married Douglas Guenthner, a Navy veteran, April 11, 1943, while he was on a three-day pass. Gloria graduated from San Angelo Junior College in 1942 and was named “Best All Around.” She was a hard-working woman and had a heart full of love to share with all those around her. Gloria taught Sunday school for 15 years. She was active in the youth programs at the San Angelo YMCA and enjoyed watching her grandchildren play soccer. Gloria enjoyed bowling and had a great love for animals. Gloria’s “green-thumb” kept her greenhouse full of beautiful flowers, and she enjoyed sharing them with family and friends. She had retired as manager, after 49 years, for Douglas Guenthner, Building Contractor. The warmth of her love and smile will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors are her husband of sixty years, Douglas Guenthner of San Angelo; sons, Gary Guenthner and wife, Susan, of Harper, Texas, and Brian Guenthner and wife, Terri, of Pflugerville, Texas; sister, Gayle Bailey and husband, Charles, of Austin; four grandchildren, Angie Ramos and husband, Mario, of Pflugerville, Allison Guenthner, Stephen Guenthner and Chris Guenthner of Austin; one great-grandchild, Isaac Ramos; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family sincerely thanks the staff of Meadow Creek Nursing Home for the wonderful care given to Gloria. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: Hospice of San Angelo, 36 E. Twohig Ste. 1100, San Angelo, TX 76903, or to the charity of choice. Robert Massie Funeral Home BYFORD DOYLE LACY LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Byford Doyle Lacy, better known as BD, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, in his home at the age of 90, after a courageous battle with emphysema. He was born to parents Joe and Myrtle Lacy in Delta County, Texas, in 1913. He was the eldest of eight children with three of his siblings, Edrie, Lanny and Wilma still surviving. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Marie Lacy, of 56 years; eight children, Joe, Julie, Michael, Steve, Greg, Richard, Kathy and Doug; thirteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BD had many independent ventures during his long and interesting life. He was, among other things, a farmer, a taxi driver, a mechanic, an aircraft builder, a gold miner, owner of a trucking firm, and lastly, owner and operator of BD Lacy and Sons Drilling Company. Of all his jobs, his favorite was being a dad and granddad. He will be remembered for his love and devotion to his family, his tremendous work ethic, his strong and independent spirit, his quick wit, warm laughter, and his wonderful stories. His guidance, wisdom, and love will be greatly missed. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at Graham’s Mortuary Chapel, 555 W. Amador, Las Cruces, N.M. Graham’s Mortuary EVA C MONTEMAYOR Eva C. Montemayor, 82, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, in a nursing center. Visitation will start at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, with the Rev. Leonard Gonzales of Bethel Iglesia Metodista Unida officiating. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Mrs. Montemayor was born April 12, 1921, in Rocksprings, Texas. She married Joe N. Montemayor in Paint Rock, Texas, on Jan. 8, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Montemayor, and one son, Elvis Montemayor Sr. Survivors include three sons, Oliver and wife, Frances, Montemayor, Ruben Montemayor Sr. and Lee Roy and wife, Ruth Montemayor; three daughters, Angie and Richard Constancio, Linda and Genaro Duran Sr. and Gloria and Ismael Nava. Other survivors include one sister, Naomi Esquivel, 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will be receiving friends at 1325 E. Harris Ave. Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North JAMES A BROOKS James A. Brooks, 68, a longtime resident of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at his residence surrounded by his close friends and very special caretakers. He was born Feb. 9, 1935, to parents, E. M. and Clara Brooks. Jim grew up in the Canyon and Hale Center areas and graduated from Hale Center High School in 1953. Jim was very active in scouting, both as a scout and as a leader, and proudly earned his Eagle Patch. He worked with Phillips Petroleum for several years. One of his jobs was charting progress maps down in the uranium mines. He also worked several years with Marathon Oil and retired in 1992 to San Angelo. Jim is survived by a niece, Dora Gayler and husband, Dan, a dear friend to Jim, of Dallas; nephew and favorite fishing buddy, Gary McAtee of Corpus Christi; great-niece, Brittney McAtee; great-nephew, David Gayner; and daughters, Kandy Davis and Kim Francisotta. Memorial service will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 20, at Johnson’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. The family requests that memorial donations be made to VistaCare Hospice. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at VistaCare Hospice, especially his sweet Susie, who always put a smile on his face. When someone who you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Jim, you will always be our treasure. Johnson’s Funeral Home MAUDIE MAE COUCH MONTGOMERY OZONA — Maudie Mae Couch Montgomery, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, in a San Angelo hospital. Maudie was born to Mike and Maudie Couch on May 7, 1921, in Ozona. She attended Ozona schools. Maudie married Carl D. Montgomery in 1943. After spending time in San Antonio, St. Paul, Minn., and Oklahoma, the couple moved to Ozona in 1948, where they raised their two sons and ran the Montgomery Grocery for over 30 years. Maudie was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a brother, James Couch, and a grandson, Patrick Montgomery. She is survived by her sons and wives, Carl D. and Janette Montgomery of San Angelo and Robert “Pete” and Rebecca Montgomery of Queen Creek, Ariz.; her sister, Alleane Sutton; four grandchildren and spouses, Susan and Jeff Halberg, Michelle and Russ Good, Amanda and Mark Kitchens and Benjamin and Bylissa Montgomery; and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, in Ozona’s Cedar Hill Cemetery. Preddy Funeral Home WILFORD DOYLE THIEM NIXON — Wilford Doyle Thiem, 74, of Seguin died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at his residence. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Finch Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, with the Rev. George Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Nixon Cemetery. Mr. Thiem previously lived in San Angelo and worked as an engineer for GTE. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Herman and Essie Florette Thiem; and two brothers, Ernest Dale Thiem and Robert Lee Thiem. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ann Moore Thiem of Seguin; nephews, Robert Lee Thiem of Houston, Alan Thiem of Huntsville, Ala., and Sidney Thiem of Huntsville, Texas; and aunt, Nell Menely of San Antonio. Memorials may be made to Guadalupe Valley Hospice. Finch Funeral Chapel CARLO BERNARDO DALLAS — Carlo Bernardo was born on July 17, 1918, and passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003. Carlo served in World War II where he received the Purple Heart Medal. He worked in sales over 50 years for George B. Allan. He was a lifetime member of OLPH Catholic Church. His accomplishments were fourth degree Knights of Columbus, past president of the Men’s Club and Holy Name Society. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Angela Bernardo; sister, Mary; and brother, Russell. Carlo is survived by his wife of 58 years, Emily; son, Mike and wife, Brenda; daughter, Barbara Ann; grandchildren, Brian and wife, Anita, Craig Michael, Laura and Kimberly; great-grandchildren, Craig Nelson and Emily Jane; and sisters, Frances Durben and Margaret Steinbach, both from Ohio. Pallbearers will be Robert Martinez, Edward Burr, Albert Montes, Rick Wade, Frank Fertitta and Allen Dickson. Rosary will be 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Calvary Hill Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at Calvary Hill Mausoleum North Chapel. Interment will follow in Calvary Hill Cemetery. Calvary Hill Funeral Home JOSIE B. RAMSDELL Josie B. Ramsdell, 89, of San Angelo died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003 in Plano, Texas. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Chester McCown officiating. Josie was born Nov. 19, 1914, in Sonora, Texas, to James and Minnie Walls Barrows. Josie graduated from Sonora High School in 1933 and Shannon School of Nursing in 1939. She was a Second Lieutenant in the Army-Airforce Nursing Corps during World War II. She was a retired R.N. from Shannon West Texas Memorial Hospital. Sisters, Winnie Cook, Lillie Barrows, Thelma Champion and Ellen Marie Bays and brother, John L. Barrows, preceded Josie in death. Survivors include stepsons, Ted Ramsdell and wife, Karen, Tom Ramsdell and wife, Cindy, of Plano; step-grandchildren, Ted, Todd and Robin, Spencer and Ginny; and sisters, Mary Cavaness and Viola Maples. Johnson’s Funeral Home 12/21/03 EDNA OUIDA RED Edna Ouida Red, 97, of San Angelo died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ron Sutto officiating. Mrs. Red was born Oct. 30, 1906, in Merkel, Texas, to Ina B. Nidever Shannon and Joel B. Shannon. She attended Dallas Schools and married Ray F. Red on July 12, 1931, in Lubbock. He preceded her in death in 1995. She lived in San Angelo since 1953 and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was active in many of its programs as well as many other community affairs. Her hobbies included playing bridge, reading, knitting and traveling with her husband. Survivors include her sister, Midge McConnell of Houston; a sister-in-law, Janice Red of Rockwall, Texas; a niece, J’Nell Dennis of San Antonio; and a nephew, Gabe Red of Colorado. Special thanks to her caregivers, Gene Vickers, Linda and Darrell Patton, Velma Martinez, Claudia Armendirez, Carolyn and Joe Torres, and a host of friends. Johnson’s Funeral Home CHARLIE MCFADDEN CRANE — The McFadden Family lost a father and friend on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003. Charlie was born on Dec. 28, 1929, in Crowell, Texas. He was a 1948 graduate of McCamey High School and was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the Marine Corps from 1948 to 1952. He married Ann Waterhouse on Feb. 28, 1953. He later married Sherian Buckley on July 24, 1971. Charlie was an important part of the realm of rodeo from competitor, judge, director, pick-up man and coach. Charlie was a rancher and cowboy, and rodeo was his passion. He was loved and respected by all of those who knew him. He will be missed. Charlie was a longtime resident of Crane County and was a member of the Crane Christian Church and the Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and was an ASCS Board Member. He was a Texas High School Rodeo Director. He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia McFadden Stribling; son, Ray McFadden; father, Earnest McFadden; wife, Sherian McFadden; and sister, Della McFadden. He is survived by sons, Clay McFadden and wife, Nina, of Lamesa, Texas, and Cory McFadden and wife, Leigh Ann, of Coleman; daughters, Julie Hardcastle and husband, Sam, of Crane and Alison Davis and husband, Shawn, of Lampasas, Texas; brother, Les McFadden of Rankin; grandchildren, Cody McFadden and wife, Amber, Carter McFadden, Austin Hardcastle, Charlie Ann Hardcastle, Cade Davis, Nicole Welch and Jaylon Welch; and special friend, Barbara Chandler of Crane. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, in the Cross and Crown Church, with the Rev. Jim Hester officiating. Burial will follow in the Crane County Cemetery. Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home REV. DR. CLAUS HERMANN ROHLFS SAN ANTONIO — The Rev. Dr. Claus Hermann Rohlfs, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003. He was born on April 26, 1921, in Innien, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Claus emigrated with his family to the United States at the age of 10 and retained strong ties with family, friends and churches in Germany. He is survived by his wife, Doris of San Antonio; his daughter, Margaret Decker of Sinton; sons, Claus Jr. and wife, Ruth Huber, of Brownwood, Carl and wife, Barbara, of San Angelo, and Paul and his wife, Pam, of San Antonio. He is survived by three sisters, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in San Antonio. Pallbearers will be his six grandsons, the Rev. Andrew Decker, Stephen Decker, Justin Markley, Paul Rohlfs Jr., Randy Rohlfs and Robert Rohlfs. Honorary pallbearers will be his fellow clergy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Morningside Ministries, Covenant Fund, 700 Babcock Rd., San Antonio, TX 78201, or to St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 722 Robinhood Place, San Antonio, TX 78209. The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.porterloring.com by selecting Visitation and Services. Select “Sign Guestbook” at the bottom of the individual memorial. Porter Loring Mortuary ALLYENE STANFORD Allyene Stanford, 86, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, in a local hospital. Graveside service was at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, with Chaplain Mike Burson officiating. Allyene was born April 17, 1917, in Santa Anna to Charles and Opal Burden. Allyene was a homemaker. One of her great loves was to sit by a window and watch the hummingbirds, and she also enjoyed listening to Big Band music. These are just a couple of things that Allyene enjoyed in life. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Survivors are her husband, Troy Stanford of San Angelo; daughter, Judy Ransbarger of Miles; son, Terry Stanford and wife, Jamie, of Waco; sister, Loma Mae Taff and husband, Douglas, of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; grandchildren, Weldon Ransbarger and wife, Amanda, of Trinidad, West Indies, Russell Ransbarger, Lynzee Stanford and Kassidi Stanford, both of Waco; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert Massie Funeral Home WALTER RAY HANUSCH SR. Walter Ray Hanusch Sr., 71, of Christoval passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, in a local care center. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Robert Budewig officiating. Burial will follow in the Eldorado Cemetery. Walter was born on Feb. 18, 1932, in Weir, Texas, to Walter A. and Elsa Hanusch. He was raised in both Schleicher and Concho Counties. He married Frieda Naidine Yardley on April 18, 1952, in Old Mexico. He worked in the oil fields from 1952 until his retirement in 1998. Walter and Frieda moved to Christoval in 1991 from Eldorado. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. His parents and one brother, Ernest Hanusch, preceded him in death. His wife of 51 years, Frieda of Christoval; three children, Judy Pridemore and husband, Gary, of Ozona, Texas, Walter Hanusch Jr. of Christoval and Janette Doyle of Coppell, Texas; six grandchildren, Shane Pridemore, Walter Ray Hanusch III, Curtis Michael Armentrout, Ryan Doyle, Kristy Pridemore and April Armentrout; two great-grandchildren, Brittany Key and Strait Pridemore; two brothers, Leroy Hanusch of Eldorado and Floyd Hanusch of Del Rio; and one sister, Laverne Crump of Sulpher Springs, Texas, survive him. Johnson’s Funeral Home MARY WAGNER KUSTER Mary Wagner Kuster, 64, of Mertzon, Texas, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003. She was born Dec. 31, 1939, in Longmont, Colo. She was the daughter of John and Mary Wagner. She attended Longmont High and Colorado State University. Mary married Richard Cherry in 1961, and is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Ann Cherry; and two grandchildren, Mary Miranda and Chance of Mertzon, Texas. She married Bruce Kuster in 1976, and is survived by two loving stepchildren, Michelle Kuster of Seattle, Wash., and Blair and Shari Kuster and their three children of Aurora, Colo. A niece, Sandra Peif; as well as three very special sisters-in-law; a mother-in-law; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins also survived Mary. Mary was a very active businesswoman, wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived a very vivacious life and will be truly missed. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 22, at the First Baptist Church of Mertzon, and a graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, in Longmont Mountain View Cemetery in Longmont, Colo. MARY HUEBNER BALLINGER — Mary Ann Huebner, 92, of Rowena died early Friday morning, Dec. 19, 2003, at Heritage Oaks Estate nursing home in Ballinger. She was born on Nov. 21, 1911, in Jeddo, Bastrop County, Texas, to Frank A. and Mary Ann Janca Brosch. She married Felix Anton Huebner on June 8, 1936, in Cistern, Texas. They moved to Rowena in 1946. Felix preceded her in death on June 5, 1984. Mary worked in the cafeteria at St. Joseph Catholic School in Rowena for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America, St. Ann’s Altar Society and Christian Mothers and was also a member of the KJZT. Survivors include her nephews, Kenneth Brosch and Darrell Brosch; two nieces, Maxine Krenek and Pamela Weathersby; three sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Brosch, Della Brosch and Eddie Mae Huebner. Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at St. Joseph with Fr. Prasad Gallela celebrating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Brosch, Darrell Brosch, Pat Brosch, Tony Zentner, Larry Krenek and Carson Weathersby. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky Strube, Victor Matschek, Leonard Gully, Herbie Dankworth and Lawrence Frenzel. Rains-Seale Funeral Home GEORGE W. LASATER George W. Lasater, 89, a longtime resident of San Angelo, passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003. G.W. was born in Loving, N.M., on Nov. 14, 1914. He was the son of Azariah “Bob” Lasater and Arra Patton Lasater. G.W. was married to Calla Leoma Meek on July 17, 1932, and they had four children, A.L., Albert, Marvin and Leoma. Calla passed away in 1969, and G.W. later married Thelma Bell. They lived in Christoval for 20 years before Thelma passed away. He was later married to Odilla “Mert” Farris for 11 years prior to Mert’s death earlier this year. G.W. retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and also from Christoval ISD. He was a Christian and served as a Baptist deacon for many years. His humor was well-known to all his many friends. He was also an accomplished guitarist and he and close friend Roy Adams played Bluegrass music for many civic and private functions all over West Texas. He loved to hunt deer and turkey. We remember his stories of getting two turkeys with one shot, but still being upset because he didn’t get the third one with that same shot. G.W. spent the past five years at Heritage House Nursing facility where he was cared for very well. He was also a member of Lake View Christian Bible Church. He will be missed by many folks who knew him well. Family visitation will be 5-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, in Johnson’s Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Buddy Trull officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Lasater, Hubert Whittley, Todd Whittley, Robert Gordon, Billy Lofton and Hollis Farris. G.W. is survived by his children, A.L. Lasater of San Angelo, Al and Monette Lasater of Scottsdale, Ariz., Marvin and Gail Lasater of Fort Worth, and Leoma and Gary Massey of Lebo, Kan.; four stepchildren, Tony Farris of Dallas, Lloyd Farris of Denton, Hollis Farris of San Angelo and Wanda Young of San Angelo; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Johnson’s Funeral Home HERMAN WALTER GOETZ BALLINGER — Herman Walter Goetz, 79, of Ballinger passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at home surrounded by his loving family. Family visitation will be 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at First United Methodist Church in Ballinger, with the Rev. Jon Mark Fowler officiating. Burial will follow in Old Runnels Cemetery. Herman was born on May 25, 1924, in Taylor, Texas, to Otto H. and Augusta Tessmer Goetz. He married Virginia Witsaman on Dec. 8, 1945, in San Monica, Calif. He was a World War II Navy veteran, member of the Masonic Lodge and Sons of Hermann. He worked as a farmer, retail grocer and was owner of K-N Root Beer in Ballinger, later working with BalTex prior to retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Jinny) Goetz on Aug. 1, 2003, parents, and a brother, Herbert Goetz. Survivors include his daughter, Janice Taylor and husband, J.D., of Midland; sons, Randy Goetz and wife, Sally, of Florence and Terry Goetz and wife, Terri, of Ballinger; grandchildren, Chris Goetz and wife, Dana, and Ashley Goetz and wife, Sheree, T.J. Goetz, and Amanda Wills and husband, Steven; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill Goetz and wife, Bobbie, and Clarence Goetz and wife, Regina; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family would like to express gratitude to Herman’s friend and son-in-law, J.D. Taylor, for the loving care and compassion he gave their father the last weeks of his illness. Rains-Seale Funeral Home ELEANOR HANSEN BURGESS BALLINGER — Eleanor Hansen Burgess, 89, of Ballinger, Texas, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, in San Angelo Community Hospital. Eleanor was born Dec. 27, 1913, in Onslow, Iowa, the first-born daughter of Paul and Mildred Hansen. Mrs. Burgess graduated from Central High School in Crookston, Minn., at age 16 and entered Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in Minneapolis, Minn., later that same year. Eleanor graduated with a degree in missions in 1933 and was the first woman graduate of the seminary of Northwestern Bible Institute with a Bachelors of Theology in 1937. Eleanor married Marvin Burgess, a young pastor she met at Northwestern, on Dec. 31, 1939. The following year the couple moved to Abilene, Texas, to attend Hardin-Simmons University where she earned a Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in English. Later Eleanor earned a Masters of Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Eleanor taught English at Hardin-Simmons and later at Northwestern Bible Institute. The couple served in pastorates at Calvary Baptist in South St. Paul, Minn., and Baptist churches in Brazos Valley, Wastella, Swenson, Gillespie and Junction, Texas. The couple moved to Ballinger in 1959 to serve Third Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. Burgess taught speech and English at Miles High School from 1960 to 1971 and at Ballinger High School from 1971 to 1979. At age 83, housebound due to arthritis, Eleanor got a computer on which she wrote her fascinating life story and corresponded with family, friends and missionaries around the world, continually ministering in prayer for each of their needs. Mrs. Burgess was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Elias Moussa of Redhill, England; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Jennifer Burgess of Haskell and Jonathan and Robin Burgess of Ballinger; seven grandchildren, Nathan and Michael Moussa, Casey, Bree and Ryan Burgess, and Samantha and Zachary Burgess; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Amelia Hansen of Plymouth, Minn.; and one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Nixon Knight of West Linn, Ore. Family will receive friends 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at Seventh Street Baptist Church in Ballinger. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Rains-Seale Funeral Home 12/22/03 WANDA HUDMAN LaWanda Jo Hudman passed away at her home Monday morning, Dec. 19, 2003, after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Dr. Bill Shiell, pastor of Southland Baptist Church and the Rev. A.J. Kennemer. Wanda was born Feb. 13, 1936, in San Angelo, Texas, to Isaac Robert and Josephine Benton Hall. She graduated from San Angelo High School in 1954 and San Angelo Junior College in 1956. On Aug. 20, 1957, she was married to Paul B. Hudman in San Angelo. They lived at Fort Benning, Ga., for a few months, Fort Knox, Ky., for two years, College Station, Texas, for four years and returned to San Angelo in 1964. Wanda worked for many years at Warren Drug Store and then at Eckerd Drugs in the Village. For several years she was a realtor with Tom Carpenter Real Estate and, until her illness forced her to quit, she was gift shop manager at Shannon Hospital, the position she really loved. Wanda was a very active mother and an avid sports enthusiast, especially during the years her children were involved in athletics. She was a member of Philia Club for many years. Her faith in God helped her through all of life’s challenges. She was an active member of Southland Baptist Church. Wanda loved to travel and was really looking forward to retirement so she would have time for extensive traveling, and time to devote to her church and her granddaughters. Her father and mother and a sister, Grace, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Paul Hudman; her two children, Mark Hudman and his wife, Marilyn, of Miles and Becky Hudman and her special friend, Randy Harris, of San Angelo; a sister, Helen and her husband, Tony Thomsen, of Onalaska, Wash.; a brother, Bob Hall and his wife, Velma, of Florissant, Mo.; her granddaughters, Megan and Chloe Hudman of Miles; a brother-in-law, Gary Hudman of Cypress; a sister-in-law, Tommye Ray of Houston; many nieces and nephews, including a “special nephew,” Dick Brashear and his wife, Jeanne, of San Antonio; and many, many wonderful friends. Pallbearers will be Tom Carpenter, Ronny Hooker, Ben McCulloch, John Barnett, Travis Meitzen and Stormy Kimrey. The family expresses deep appreciation to the staff at Shannon Hospital, Hospice of San Angelo, Cheridan Lyons and the volunteers at Shannon Gift Shop, and the many Philia Club members, friends and family who helped care for Wanda during the past three months. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you to make donations to the charity of your choice. We will miss her smiling face and laughter. Johnson’s Funeral Home ESTER O HALE Ester Hale, 88, a longtime resident of Carlsbad, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003. She was born in Port Authur on March 23, 1915, to her parents, Alexander and Dora Henry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Hale and her parents. Ester is survived by sons, Charles Hale of Austin, Sidney Hale of Colorado City and David Hale of Bartlesville, Okla.; daughters, Sandra Boatright of San Angelo and Glenda Whittaker of Carlsbad; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Church service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Carlsbad Church of Christ, with Bro. Ed McCorkle officiating. Burial will follow in Grape Creek Cemetery. Johnson’s Funeral Home JACOB FRANKLIN HAUSENFLUCK JR Jacob Franklin “J.F.” Hausenfluck Jr., 86, of Christoval died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at his home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Family visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Christoval Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Ivy Cemetery. Jacob was born in Georgetown, Texas, on Sept. 24, 1917, to Job Franklin and Maggie Williams Hausenfluck. He graduated from Georgetown High School in 1935. J.F. was an active member of the Christoval Church of Christ. He was a rancher his entire life and his greatest love was his horses. J.F. was married to Etta Merle Montgomery on Sept. 23, 1939 in Georgetown, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Etta Merle Hausenfluck of Christoval; son, Billy Hausenfluck and wife, Janell, of Eldorado; daughter, JoAnne Poynor of Big Spring; grandchildren, Troy Headrick, Patti Harris, Cindy Hardee, Bobby Headrick and Jeffrey Hausenfluck; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Grelle, Kaleb Headrick, Nick Headrick, Stefanie Headrick and Jacob Harris; sisters, Lois Guttman of Austin, Laura Nell Teel of Merced, Calif., and Betty Chapin of San Angelo; and many nieces and nephews. His parents, three brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Vista Hospice. Memorials may be made to VistaCare. Johnson’s Funeral Home LYDA LOUISE BABB GLENN SAN ANTONIO — Lyda Louise Babb Glenn passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother (Lulu), and friend to many. Lyda grew up in Rocksprings, Texas. She attended Southwestern University and later transferred to Arizona State University, where she met and married her husband, Sid. She earned a degree in education from ASU. Rather than pursuing a career in teaching; Lyda chose to be a stay-at-home mom to her children and to provide a home wherever Sid’s military career took the family. Lyda had a gentle, loving and peaceful soul, and always placed the needs of others before her own. She was an accomplished bridge player, earning the level of life master. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lt. Col. Sidney A. Glenn; children, Debbie Stokes and Tommy DeCarlo, Garnet Glenn, Beth Ann Glenn, Mike Glenn, Bert Glenn and wife, Laura; brother, Jackson Babb and his wife, Gene; daughters-in-law, Joanne and Cheryl; grandchildren, Bryan Stokes, Glenn Stokes, Annette Stokes, Dana Glenn, Jessie Glenn, Thomas Glenn, Scott Glenn, Kate Glenn, Mindy Mecom and Michelle Mecom; many nieces, nephews, cousins and scores of friends and bridge partners, who will all miss her greatly, as she had a special and personal relationship with everyone she met. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Porter Loring Mortuary North. Graveside service is at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, with the Rev. William Tucker officiating. The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.porterloring.com by selecting Visitation and Services. Porter Loring Mortuary North EDITH MARIE FENLEY BRADLEY Edith Marie Fenley Bradley, 82, passed away at her residence on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Edith was born on May 8, 1921, in Hillsboro, Texas. She was an active member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1815, where she held every office and Chairmanship the post had to offer. She also served as President to VFW District 22 Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Bradley was also a member of the DAV Ladies Auxiliary, where she served as District Commander and Commander of the local post. She was also an active member of Parents Without Partners (PWP) and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Edith retired from GTE after more than 35 years of service. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, bunco, and going to dinner with her fellow retirees from GTE. Edith was preceded in death by her mother and father; her first husband, Penn Fenley; her second husband, Lloyd Bradley; as well as her sisters, Rosa Williams and Elsie Wheeless; brothers, Sydney Albert, Johnny Dunn and Jim Dunn; and niece, Laura Mathews. Survivors include sisters, Ruby Lewton and Mary Longest, both of San Angelo; grand-nieces, Cheret Littlefield and Morgan Vordick; nieces and nephews, Debbie Binyon, Ronnie Grubaugh, Robbie Longest, Terry Lewton, Glenn Dunn, Ricky Dunn, Gladys Watson, Shirley Lee, Kathy Wheeless, Darlene Reese, Betty Gandy, Bobby Wheeless and Gene Wheeless. Pallbearers will be Terry Lewton, Robbie Longest, Ronnie Grubaugh, Ricky Dunn, Gene Wheeless and Bobby Wheeless. The family would like to express a special thanks to VistaCare of San Angelo and Janice Harris. And a very special “Thank You” to Tony Graf, a very dear friend to Edith. Johnson’s Funeral Home LARRY ROBERT BRADEN Larry Robert Braden, 57, of San Angelo passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, in a local hospital. Rosary service will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, in the Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, with Msgr. Larry Droll officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Larry was born on Aug. 4, 1946, in San Angelo to L.V. “Boots” and Elizabeth Braden. He was raised in Midkiff, Texas, and attended Rankin High School where he graduated. He then attended and graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Mathematics and Physical Education. He married Kay Parrish on July 26, 1968, in Lubbock, Texas. They moved to San Angelo in 1997 from Abilene. He was employed by the Concho Valley Commodities, a subsidiary of the Wall Co-op. He was a grain merchandiser for 35 years, a member of the Texas Grain and Feed Dealers Association, Bentwood Men’s Golf Association and member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. He was an avid sports enthusiast who loved to hunt, golf and watch high school football. He was a good “hands-on” Daddy and the proud Pappaw of Braxton and Bostyn. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Joy Sewalt. He is survived by his wife, Kay of San Angelo; two sons, Parrish Braden and wife Cheri of San Angelo and Robert Braden and fiancée, Amy Anderson, of San Angelo; one grandson, Braxton Braden; one granddaughter, Bostyn Braden; one brother, Bertin Braden of Midkiff; five sisters, Darlene Good of San Angelo, Glenda Howard of Corinth, Texas, Janice Bennett of San Angelo, Audrey Curry of Midland and Marilyn Galbraith of Virginia; and numerous other family members. Memorial contributions can be made to Meals for the Elderly. Johnson’s Funeral Home HENRY JOE “JOEY” FUENTES BALLINGER — Henry Joe “Joey” Fuentes, 25, of Ballinger died Friday, Dec. 19, as result of a car accident in Ballinger. He was born Feb. 1, 1978, in Ballinger. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he also served as an altar boy. He was employed with Standard Testing Lab in San Angelo. Survivors include one son, the light of his life, Jose Arteaga Fuentes; his girlfriend, Erica Martinez; parents, Mario and Virginia Alvarez of San Angelo; father, Henry Fuentes Jr. of Beeville; his older brother, Marcos Fuentes and wife, Elsa, and their children that Joey loved so much, M.J., Mathew and Justin of San Angelo; his younger brother, Juan Antonio Fuentes and his children, Angelica, Jerry Ann and Isreal who all filled Joey’s life with lots of love; his maternal grandparents, Juan and Felicitas Bautista; and his paternal grandparents, Henry and Elvira Fuentes, all of Ballinger. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and lifetime friends, who all have special memories of him, also survive. Joey was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Marcos Arteaga, his maternal great-grandparents, Maria Arteaga and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Patino Sr., His paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luis Escobar, and his best friend, Matthew Burris. Rosary service will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ballinger. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at St. Mary, with burial following in Latin American Cemetery. Rains-Seale Funeral Home BETH MULLER WOOD NACOGDOCHES — Funeral service for Mrs. Beth Muller Wood, age 57, of Nacogdoches will be held at noon Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at Fredonia Hill Baptist Church, with Dr. Johnny Damon officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Sunset Memorial Park. Mrs. Wood died Saturday, Dec. 20, in Oak Manor Nursing Home. Born Nov. 25, 1946, in Nacogdoches, she was the daughter of Ora Forbis Muller and Meadril Joseph Muller. She retired as a public school teacher after 31 years of service. She was a member of Fredonia Hill Baptist Church, and also the founder of the Christian Club at Space Center Intermediate School. Survivors include mother, Ora Forbis Muller of Nacogdoches; husband, Richard Wood of Nacogdoches; stepson, Richard Wood of Del Rio, Texas; stepdaughter, Kimberly and Greg Cannon of Clear Lake, Texas; sisters, Mary Frances and Kenneth McHaney of Nacogdoches, and Janet and Wayne Allen of Montgomery, Texas; niece and nephews, Micheal McHaney of Dallas, Blake Allen of Montgomery, and Amber and Chris Provence of Montgomery; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her father, M.J. Muller; and sister, Betsy Joel Muller. Active pallbearers will be Mrs. Wood’s Sunday school class. Memorials may be made to the Fredonia Hill Baptist Church Building Fund. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22. Laird-McGill Funeral Home