| Mattie Amanda (Janie) Davis, age 74, of Coleman, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at her residence. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2007, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Burkett Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Mattie Amanda (Janie) Davis was born March 28, 1933, the daughter of Robert Coffee and Myrtle Annie Jacobs Davis. She grew up and attended school in Rising Star. She married Earl F. Davis on February 4, 1957 in Lovington, New Mexico. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Survivors include her children, Rena Croft of Coleman, Melissa and Sammy Cortez of Coleman, Buddy and Patty Davis of Coleman; three sisters, Lilly Mae Brown of Comanche, Melba McBride of May, Myrtle Storey of Brownwood; grandchildren, Charlie and Misty Croft of Coleman, Rusty and Christina Croft of Abilene, Sabrena Croft of Coleman, Jacob Cortez of Coleman, Ashley and Rusty Holloway of Coleman, Dustin Lamadrid of Coleman, Johnathan Lamadrid of Coleman, Kayla Harris of Baird, Joel Lamadrid of Coleman; eight great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Mary Malloy Pocius. Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home. Please sign our online guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com |
| Jim Jones age 66 from Dallas, TX passed away and went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2007 at his home in Dallas , Texas . Jimmy was born on November 24, 1941 in Dallas and moved to Tennessee with his family when he was five. He was raised in Memphis , attended Castle Heights Military Academy and The University of Tennessee. He served his country with the U. S. Air Force. On May 28, 1961 Jimmy married Angela Regina Hatfield in Houston and they celebrated 41 years of marriage. He moved back to Texas in 1965 where he owned and operated an auto parts business. He is survived by many loving family members, including his wife, Angie: son and daughter-in-law, Clay and Ingrid and their children Avery and Ethan; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Angie who are expecting their first child in the spring. Also survived by sisters Linda Hubbard and Judi Jones and nephews Christopher Jones, Jason Hubbard, Daniel Hubbard, and Paul Hubbard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Jim Jones and sister Christy Sue Hay. Jimmy had a wonderfully fun sense of humor which endeared him to family and friends, and he will be missed so very much. Services will be in Santa Anna , Texas on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at noon at Henderson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arthritis Foundation at 4300 MacArthur, Suite 245 , Dallas , Texas 75209 . |
| Ardell Monroe age 84 of Valera, Texas passed away Monday, November 19, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Coleman County Medical Center . Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Valera Cemetery with Rev. Charles Grossman officiating. Interment will follow with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 till 7 PM at Henderson Funeral Home. He was born Charis Ardell Monroe on September 6, 1923 in Coleman County, Texas to the late Aaron Homer and Maud Chloe Akins Monroe. He is a lifetime resident of Coleman County and attended the Valera Schools and was a member of the Baptist Church . On September 6, 1946 Ardell married Wanda Moser in Talpa , Texas and they celebrated sixty one years of marriage. Ardell was employed in the oilfield then worked for Dry Manufacturing retiring in 1991. SURVIVORS: Wife – Wanda Monroe of Valera , TX; 4 Daughters - Betty Curty of Valera , TX, Shirley Beal of Valera , TX, Bonnie and husband Charles Grossman of Gatesville, TX, Brenda Sikes of Valera , TX; 2 Sons: Terry Monroe and friend Cassandra Lewis of Coleman, TX, Dewayne and wife Angie Monroe of Valera, TX; 6 Sisters – Mildred Barnes of Coleman , TX, Billie Rouillard of Coleman , TX, Joy Livingston of Abilene , TX, Patsy Jackson of Coleman , TX, Deoma Fisher of Coleman , TX, Patricia Jones of Coleman , TX, 2 Brothers – Weldon Monroe of Andrews, TX, L. J. Monroe of Coleman , Texas; Several Nieces and Nephews, 15 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild. Ardell was preceded in death by Son – Leonard Ardell Monroe in 1960 & by 2 Sisters and 1 Brother. |
| C. M.’Huck’ Huckabee age 86 of Coleman, Texas passed away Friday, October 19, 2007 at 12:45 AM at the AlzCare in New Braunfels, Texas Services will be Sunday at 2:30PM at St Mark’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Russell Fisher officiating. Interment will follow at the Coleman Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman. The family will receive friends Saturday from 5:30 till 7:00 PM at Henderson Funeral Home. Huck was born August 2, 1921 in Ireland, Texas to the late Ernest Briscoe and Fannie Wilmoth Myers Huckabee. He graduated from Ireland School in 1938 and attended John Tarleton College. Before graduating he traveled to California and worked there until enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served on the USS Aaron Ward during World War II being discharge in 1945. He then returned to college graduating from Texas A & M in 1948. After graduating he worked as Taylor Co Assistant County Agent. He married Mary Conley in 1948 and she preceded him in death in 1956. In 1950 he moved to Coleman as County Agent. On September 24, 1958 Huck married Rebecca Baird Horne in Abilene, Texas and they celebrated forty five years of marriage. Becky preceded him in death in 2004. Huck has been a resident of Coleman since 1951 where |
| KENNETH (MICKEY) SMITH, age 73, of Coleman, died Friday, October 12, 2007 at his residence. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 15 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Kenneth (Mickey) Smith was born October 19, 1934 in Coleman County, Texas, a son of the late Arthur Lee Smith and Hattie Mae Sorrells Smith. He grew up in Coleman where he attended school. On October 13, 1972 he married Gussie Whitaker in Brownwood. Mickey was a heavy equipment operator and worked in the oil field. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Gussie Smith of Coleman; two sons, Randy Smith of Brownwood and Bryan Raney of Lovington, NM; one step-son, Ronnie Aycox of Brownwood; five grandsons, four granddaughters, one great-grandson, one great-granddaughter; one sister, Nina Aydelotte of Coleman; one aunt, Ila Todd of Coleman; a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death a son, Marty James Smith; a daughter, Ramona Marcee; four brothers, Avalee Smith, J. C. Smith, Marlin Smith, Alvin Smith; a sister, Eva Farmer. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Family visitation will be held on Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com |
| Charles Wesley Pitts, Jr. left this life on October 2, 2007 at his home in Bishop, TX at the age of 90 with his beloved wife, Lida O. Pitts, at his side. Charles was born in Coleman, TX on March 24, 1917 to Charles Wesley and Clement Dibroll Pitts. At the age of 18 months he had polio which left his right leg smaller and shorter than his left leg, but that was never a handicap to Charles. He attended school in Coleman, TX through high school. After high school he worked with his father on the family farm until 1944 at which time he joined the Air Force as a mechanic with the West Wing of the A.T.C. He remained in the Air Force until the end of World War II. In 1951 Charles moved to Bishop, TX and started work at Celanese where he worked until he retired 32 years later on November 1, 1982 as a project engineer. The major influence in Charles’ life was his grandfather, a devout Methodist, who brought him up on the Puritan ethic of hard work, honesty, and moral integrity. Charles remained true to these principles the remainder of his life. Charles was raised a Methodist, but joined the Baptist church with his first wife, Georgia shortly after moving to Bishop in 1951. Charles loved the Lord, and unless he was ill or out of town, you could always count on him being in Sunday School and church on Sundays. Charles married Georgia Sparkman in 1946, and lived with her for 38 years until her death. In 1984 he married Lida Oliver with whom he shared 23 wonderful years until his death on October 2, 2007. Charles loved life, good food, traveling, and his many friends and family. He was a beloved husband, stepfather, brother, uncle, and cousin. His death will leave a large vacancy in our lives. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Wesley and Clement Pitts, his first wife, Georgia Sparkman Pitts, and his sisters, Elizabeth Wagner and Jane Atchley. He is survived by his wife, Lida Oliver Pitts, his stepchildren, Ann Kaiser, Lane Garrett, Edwin Garrett, and Celeste Garrett, his sister, Kate Phillips, and many, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday, October 5, 2007 at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Bishop, TX. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at the Coleman Cemetery in Coleman, TX. The family wishes to thank Vista Care Hospice staff, especially R.N.’s, Lori and Brittany, and C.N.A.’s Tammy, April, and Carolyn, for all their years of loving care and social worker, Isabel. Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice of Corpus Christi, 4320 S.P.I.D. Suite B. Corpus Christi, TX 78411, the First Baptist Church of Bishop,311 E. 5th St. Bishop, Texas 78343 or the First United Methodist Church of Bishop, 512 E. Joyce, Bishop, Texas 78343. Arrangements are entrusted to Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, 205 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville, TX 78363. |
| Harry Crews age 98 of Santa Anna passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 9:25 AM at his residence in Santa Anna. Services will be Saturday at 2:30 PM at First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. Harry was born June 13, 1909 in Coleman County, Texas to the late James Henry and Tula Amanda Pitts Crews. He attended Bowen Schools and graduated in 1927 from Santa Anna High School. On June 10, 1934 Harry married Margaret Roberts in Coleman and they have celebrated seventy three years of marriage. He was a lifetime resident of Coleman County and has resided in Santa Anna since 1945. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Methodist Men, Santa Anna Lions Club and Boy Scout leader for many years. Harry was a carpenter and owned and operated Santa Anna Lumber for many years. SURVIVORS: Daughter : Dixie & husband Gerry Dyer of San Angelo, Texas; 3 Granddaughters: Pam Blacklock of Houston, Texas, Chisty Gibbs of Ballinger, Texas, Susan White of Lovelady, Texas; 1 Step Grandson, 10 Great Grandchildren, 7 Great Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews. Harry was preceded in death by his son Jimmy Crews in 1995. Family request memorials be made to Vista Care Hospice, 402 N Bryant Blvd, San Angelo, TX 76903, First United Methodist Church of Santa Anna or favorite charity. |
| CLYDE DIXON (TOMMY) ALLEN, 90, of Coleman, died Saturday, September 29, 2007 at his residence. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 Wednesday at the United Christian and Presbyterian Church, 1609 S. Commercial Avenue, Coleman with Dr. George B. Gordon officiating. Visitation will follow the service at the church. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Clyde Dixon (Tommy) Allen was born April 24, 1917 in Hillsboro, Texas, the third son of Thurman Jackson Allen and Myrtle Olga Tomlinson Allen. He grew up in Coleman, graduating from Coleman High School in 1933. After graduating from Texas Christian University in 1937 he returned to Coleman and joined his father in their insurance business, Allen and Allen. He volunteered for the US Navy in 1942, serving his country in both the European and Pacific theaters, receiving the Bronze Star for valor. He was honorably discharged in 1945 with the rank of Lieutenant. He returned to Coleman after the war, rejoining the insurance agency and resuming his involvement in community affairs. He married Doris Adelle McIntosh in Brownwood on April 10, 1955. Mr. Allen was an active member of First Christian Church (now United Christian and Presbyterian), serving as Chairman of the Church Board on many occasions, and as an Elder, adult Sunday School teacher, and choir member. Mr. Allen was on the Board of Holiday Hill Nursing Home for 55 years, serving as secretary for most of that time. He was a founder of the Coleman County Foundation and served on the board of the Abilene Foundation. He was instrumental in re-organizing the local hospital, and served as the first chairman of the board of Coleman County Medical Center. He also served on the Coleman County Industrial Board and was a member of the Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife, Doris Allen of Coleman; son, Jack Allen of McLean, Virginia; daughter, Dorothy Kellogg and son-in-law, James Kellogg of Alexandria, Virginia; grandsons, Allen and Stephen Kellogg of Alexandria; sisters-in-law, Dorothy McIntosh of Brownwood and Doris J. Allen of Houston; two nieces Patricia White of Austin and Suzanne Gordon of Kansas City, Kansas, and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William Edward Allen and Weldon Jackson Allen. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Coleman County Foundation, P. O. Box 700, Coleman, Texas 76834, Holiday Hill Nursing Home, 245 State Highway 153, Coleman, Texas 76834 or the United Christian and Presbyterian Church, 1609 S. Commercial, Coleman, Texas 76834. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com |
| Jack Cosby, age 75, of Coleman, died Sunday, September 30, 1932 in San Angelo. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, at Elm Street Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Jack Cosby was born June 23, 2007 in Hugo, Oklahoma, a son of Jack William Cosby and Edna McDade Cosby Holly. He grew up in Hugo and moved to Mineral Wells where he graduated from high school. Mr. Cosby served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. Following his service time, he graduated from Texas Tech University. On July 19, 1958 he married Sydney Smith in Childress, Texas. Mr. Cosby taught school at Pyote and was a principal at Sanderson, Talpa-Centennial and Panther Creek. He also coached girl's basketball and peewee basketball. Mr. Cosby was a referee for basketball for a number of years. In his retirement, he was a funeral home assistant at Stevens Funeral Home. He was a member of Elm Street Church of Christ where he served as a song leader and elder and taught Sunday School. Survivors include his wife, Syd Cosby of Coleman; three daughters, Kathleen Townzen and husband Shalor of Childress, Carole Cosby of El Paso and Amy Roberts and husband Archie of Graham; eight grandchildren, Dade Cosby, Tyler Mills, Grayson Townzen, Kandys Mills, Travis Townzen, Josh Roberts, Madison and Meghan Roberts; one great-granddaughter, Audrey Townzen; two sisters, Greta Brizendine of Ft. Worth and Lameda Batten and husband Al of Ennis; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Coleman County Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund. Family visitation will be held on Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com |
| JEAN DAY HORNE, age 95, of Coleman, died Thursday, September 20, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center. A Memorial Service in Celebration of Jean's life will be held 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 23 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Jeff Miller officiating. There will be a reception at the fellowship hall following the service. She was born August 4, 1912 in Plainview, Texas, a daughter of Clifford Hood Day and Ada Lee Wingo Day. She grew up in the Panhandle of Texas and graduated from West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M). Jean moved to Coleman in 1939 as the Home Demonstration Agent. She married Robert A. Horne on July 26, 1942 in Bryan, Texas and he preceded her in death on April 7, 1984. In the 1960's Jean received her certification as a dietician and served area nursing homes. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was the teacher for the Dunson Sunday School Class for 35 years. She also sang in the Chancel Choir for many years. She served as secretary and other offices for the District United Methodist Women. Survivors include one son, Robert Horne of Coleman; one daughter, Marilyn Angela Lorz; five grandchildren, Joshua M. Lorz of Coos Bay, Washington, Jesse D. Lorz of Santa Rosa, California, Asenath Horne of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Auralee Horne of Alpine and Silas Horne of Coleman; one great-grandchild, Juliana Jean Horne; one brother, Bill Day of Comanche. Memorials may be made to the Dunson Sunday School Class or the Chancel Choir, c/o First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 852, Coleman, Texas 76834. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com |
| Woodrow Rae, age 89, died Monday, September 17, 2007 at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in San Angelo. Graveside funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19 at White Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman, Texas. Woodrow Wilson Rae was born August 7, 1918 in Talpa, Texas, a son of Robert Ruford Rae and Bettie Elizabeth Minor Rae. He grew up in Coleman and was a laborer. He was Baptist. In 1991 he moved to San Angelo to be with his family. Survivors include two nieces, Bettie Thate and husband Roy of San Angelo and Thelma Mennidine of Killeen; one nephew, Melvin Rae of Killeen. Family visitation will be today (Tuesday) at Stevens Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. |
| Mrs. Barbara Gay Martin, 76 years of age, died Sunday, September 16, 2007. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Walker Funeral Chapel with Bro. Cecil Bowery officiating. Interment will follow in the Talpa Cemetery. Family visitation will be held at the funeral home this evening (Tuesday) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Barbara was born December 14, 1930 in Talpa, Texas, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ray and Ima Ray Beaver Norris. She had lived in Coleman County all of her life and was married to Mr. Henry Irvin Martin in Coleman County, Texas on January 1, 1949 and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church and was a homemaker and true momma, an avid bird watcher, lover of animals, a church pianist, a volunteer at Holiday Hill, and a Red Hatter. She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Ann Martin Bowerly and Patricia Lynn Martin Fuller both of the Houston area; one son, Irvin Wayne Martin of Hobbs, New Mexico; an aunt, Ruth Lagow of Lake Coleman; two sisters, Myrtle Christine Martin and La Juan Rose Joyce; and one brother, Alfred Eugene Norris of the Talpa area; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. |
| Willie Escobar, age 71, of Coleman, died Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home. Graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 P. M. Monday, September 17 at Coleman City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Willie Escobar was born August 28, 1936 in Jourdanton, Texas, a son of the late Lupe Escobar and Tomasa Lopez Escobar. He grew up in Christine, Texas and attended school there. In 1959 he moved to Coleman from Christine. He was a farm laborer and a Baptist. Survivors include one brother, Gus Escobar of Coleman; three sisters, Mary Castillo and Olivia Mungia both of Coleman and Delfi Blankenship of California; numerous nieces and nephews. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com |
| Allie May Tuckey, 86, formerly of Merkel, Texas passed away on September 9, 2007 in Columbus, Texas. She graduated from Centennial High in 1939. Allie May married Caswell Tuckey on March 23, 1943 in Ballinger. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Merkel, Texas. Graveside services will be held on September 13, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel, TX with Rev. Jacky Reynolds officiating. Allie May is survived by her daughters, Imogene Newsome of Denison, TX, Liz Bearden of Clear Lake, TX, Frances Cannon & husband Jackie of Merkel, TX, Nelda Bardin of Columbus, TX, and Glenda Knigge and husband Wesley of Columbus, TX; sons, Dr. Charles Tuckey of Richardson, TX and Floyd Tuckey and wife Susan of Eastover, South Carolina; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Louise Howard of Euless, TX and Marie Gotcher of Monahan, TX. Allie May was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a son, C.W. Tuckey. |
| Margaret Louise (Mrs. R. G.) Brookshier of Talpa passed away Sunday, September 9, 2007 at Ballinger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was 85 and had lived in Runnels and Coleman Counties all her life. Louise was born June 30, 1922 in Blanton Community in Runnels County to James Amos and Arrie (Wood) Foreman. She married R. G. “Gordon” Brookshier on April 22, 1939 in Paint Rock. She was a devoted housewife and also proved to be an able assistant to her husband in ranching and farming until he retired fully in 2003. At that time the operation was turned over to daughter, Carol Brookshier Jones, making four generations of Brookshiers in ranching in Runnels County. Louise was a former member of First Baptist Church of Ballinger and a current member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Talpa. She was a member of Women’s Missionary Union at both churches and a member of Runnels County Farm Bureau. For the last three years she had been a resident of Ballinger Health Care and Rehab Center (formerly Heritage Oaks Nursing Center). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Gordon, on February 12, 2005. Her parents, her brothers and sisters, and a daughter, Judy Brookshier, also preceded her. Mrs. Brookshier is survived by her daughter, Carol Brookshier Jones of Talpa; grandson, Shon Jones and his wife, Melissa, of San Angelo; granddaughter, Brooke Jones of Sonora; great-grandsons, Xavier Nino of Talpa, and Shon V. Jones, Jr. of San Angelo; great-granddaughter, Taryn Jones of San Angelo. A sister-in-law, Margie England Brookshier of El Paso, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lange Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Lange Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Rouse and Rev. Loyd Hopper officiating. Burial will follow in the Talpa Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Priddy, Charles Allcorn, Sandy Neal, Steve Evans, Jimmy Smith, and Patrick Brookshier. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Ballinger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Rightmire, and the nurses and staff of VistaCare. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Ballinger Carnegie Library, or West Texas Rehabilitation Center. |
| Aleene Hamilton Jones passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Coleman Healthcare Center in Coleman, Texas. Graveside funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 6 at White Chapel Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. She was born August 25, 1916 to Arch Hamilton and Maggie Netherton Hamilton at White Chapel community of Coleman County. She was married to Thomas Weaver Jones in White Chapel on August 22, 1934. The couple worked and lived in several states during the time Mr. Jones was employed as a construction worker. Mrs. Jones and her husband owned and operated a motel in Moab, Utah before moving to Coleman in 1992. She was predeceased by one sister, Agatha Cash, and six brothers, Johnny Hamilton, Durwood Hamilton, Harold Hamilton, Randall Hamilton, Weldon Hamilton and Dudley Hamilton. Survivors include nieces and nephews: Patricia Campbell, Sandra Lester, Mike Hamilton, Jim Hamilton, Elaine Dixon, Gary Cash and Judi Hamilton. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Estelle Hamilton, and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorials may be made to White Chapel Cemetery, c/o Karen Mitchell, 105 CR 565, Eastland, Texas 76448. |
| Mrs. Luberta Preas, age 94, of Silver Valley, died Saturday, August 25, 2007 at her residence. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 27, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. She was born Elizabeth Luberta Cox on March 3, 1913 in Comanche County, Texas, a daughter of Jesse Johnson Cox and Willie Irene Pate Cox. She moved with her family to Coleman County as a small child where they lived in White Chapel and Glen Cove area. She attended school at Anderson. On December 4, 1931 she married Curtis Arnold Preas in Coleman County and he preceded her in death on May 16, 1969. She was a homemaker and a member of North Coleman Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald J. and Virginia Preas of N. Richland Hills, Cecil Gene and Cynthia Preas of Midland; two daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and M. H. Gildon of Rockport, Brenda and Ervin Wells of Silver Valley; one sister, Sadie Cox of Odessa; one brother, Cecil R. Cox of Odessa; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; son-in-law, Robert Haupert of Farmington, NM; daughter-in-law, Kittie Koukalik of Marana, Arizona; a family friend, Wanda Corder of Silver Valley. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by six children, Maxine Malone, Vivian Haupert, Duane Preas, Linda Preas, Larry Preas and Terry Preas; granddaughter, Heather Rogers; great-granddaughter, Micayla Barnett. Family visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big County, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com |
| Stephen Jack Lowe, 61, of Brownwood, died Friday, August 24, 2007 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood with Bill Allen officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman. Stephen Jack Lowe was born October 24, 1945 in Brownwood, the son of John Lowe and Nyo Lefner Lowe. He grew up in California, graduating from Hemet High School in 1963. He graduated from San Bernadino Valley Junior College with an Associate of Arts Degree in 1966 and from the University of Montana at Missoula with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education in 1974. After graduation, he was hired by the New York Mets Baseball Organization in their Minor League System as Athletic Trainer for eight years. He drove for Mayflower Transit Company for 21 years, retiring in 2003. He was a Baptist, had a great love for sports and traveling the world. He will be missed by all. Stephen is survived by his mother, Nyo Lowe of Brownwood; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert F. and Carolyn Lowe of Brownwood; uncle and aunt, Dwight and Glenna Lefner of Bethel, Alaska; nephew, Robert E. Lowe, and wife Jeanna, of Coleman; nieces, Nancy Trowbridge of Brownwood, Katherine Redmon of Burgin, Kentucky; three great nieces four great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Lowe on July 28, 1977; paternal grandparents, Robert E. and Anna A. Vaughn Lowe; maternal grandparents, Stephen G. and Mary E. Weedon Lefner and uncle and aunt, DeWitt and Wanda Lefner Fields. Family visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2007 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 209 South Danville, Ste. B-107, P. O. Box 41, Abilene, Texas 79604 or the donor’s favorite charity. |
| Sandra (Sandy) Susanne Humphrey, age 62 of Kerrville Texas, passed away on August 14, 2007 in a local hospital. She was preceded by her parents Ruby Estelle Humphrey and John Duane Humphrey. She is survived by her brother, Gerald Duane Humphrey, his wife Linda Kay Humphrey of Spring Texas and their children Wesley Humphrey and Tera Humphrey both of Dallas, Texas. Sandy was born in Coleman, Texas on July 15, 1945. She moved to Kerrville in 1966 and has been an active member and leader of the First Baptist Church of Kerrville for 41 years, serving on numerous church committees as well as being a long term member of their church choir. She worked in the Kerrville banking industry and most recently with the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce as their Communication officer and event planner. She gave all the energy and love she had to her family, her church and her community. Visitation will be held Friday, August 17, 2007, 5-7 PM at Grimes Funeral Chapels, 728 Jefferson in Kerrville, Texas. Services will be held at the First Baptist Church, 625 Washington Street in Kerrville officiated by Dr. George Harris at 2 PM Saturday, August 18, 2007. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation or to the First Baptist Church of Kerrville's Choir in memory of Sandy. The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the "Send Condolences" link. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville. |
| Mr. G.W. Slayton, 68 years of age, passed away at his residence in Early, Texas on Thursday, August 9, 2007. Services were held Sunday, August 12, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donald Strength officiating. Private interment followed in the Glen Cove Cemetery. G.W. was born November 24, 1938 in Echo, Texas and was a graduate of Coleman High School. He had lived in Early, Texas since 1971 and was an electrician. He is survived by three daughters, Stacci Slayton of Hamilton, Charleene Hayes and Lesley Reynolds both of Brownwood; four sons, Guy Wayne Slayton and Lantz Jay Slayton both of Early, Lang Ray Slayton of Aztec, New Mexico and James Calvin Slayton of Brownwood; a foster child, Dean Reeise; six sisters, Louise Strength, Irene Matthews and Sandra Wilson all of Coleman, Fredna Horton of Santa Anna, Francis Smith of Lohn and Delores Fenton of Johnson City; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Kemp Slayton. |
| CHARLES BREEDLOVE, 70 Funeral services for Charles Breedlove, age 70, of Lake Brownwood, will be at 10:00 a.m. today (Tuesday, August 14, 2007) in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Davis and Dr. Robert Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery. Charles passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Abilene Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 8, 1936 in Coleman to Albert and Lilly Aleene Herd Breedlove. He attended Coleman schools and married Nita Traylor on December 21, 1957 in First Baptist Church, Coleman. Charles worked for Goodyear Tire Co. as a store manager for several years before moving to Austin and purchasing his own Firestone location. He owned and operated the Perry Rose Firestone store in the Capital Plaza shopping center for a number of years before retiring. He later owned an aircraft refinishing business before moving to Lake Brownwood and purchasing Don Johnson Realtors. He later sold the real estate business to Mark Campbell, retiring for the third time Charles was a member of First Baptist Church and Dr. Robert Smith's Sunday School Class. While in Austin Charles taught a high school Sunday School Class for many years at Allandale Baptist Church. Charles is survived by his wife, Nita Breedlove of Lake Brownwood, two sons, Greg Breedlove and wife Janet of Taylor, Texas and Scott Breedlove of south Texas, a granddaughter, Ami Mayfield and husband Jonathan of London, England, and a number of cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 208 Austin Ave., Brownwood TX 76801 The guest book may be signed online at www.mem.com |
| DOROTHY GENEVA SMITH HORTON, 77 DE LEON: Memorial services for Dorothy Geneva Smith Horton, 77, of De Leon were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bangs Church of Christ with Michael Light officiating. Burial followed at Clear Creek Cemetery under the direction of Nowlin Funeral Home in De Leon. She died Sunday, August 5, 2007 at her home. She was born April 15, 1930 in Rockwood, Texas to Dee Severe and Ruby Jane Burson Smith. On July 1, 1947, she married Terrell Graham Horton in Brown County. She was a homemaker, and had resided in De Leon since 1987. She was a member of De Leon Church of Christ. Survivors include four daughters, Geneva Hall of De Leon, Terry LaFon and husband Tommy of Bluff Dale, Corlis Stewart and her husband Alvin of De Leon and Janie Pruitt and her husband Wayne of Bluff Dale; two sons, Travis Horton and wife Sharon of Austin and Johnny Horton and wife Mary of Fort Worth; two brothers, Nathan Smith and wife Nelda of Red Oak and Gary Smith and wife Lois of Stephenville; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terrell Horton; great-grandson Peyton Kern, and sisters Joyce Hance and Pauline Blair. |
| SHERRY LYNN GILMORE, 51 Funeral services for Sherry Lynn Gilmore, 51, of Brownwood were www.mem.comheld at 3 p.m. Sunday in Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Ken Green officiating. Private family interment followed at Eastlawn Memorial Park. Sherry passed away on Friday, August 10, 2007 at her home. She was born on April 12, 1956 in Coleman, Texas to Mary (Jerry) Crawford and Joseph Gilmore, Jr. Sherry worked for Brownwood Regional Medical Center for 19 years as a medical transcriptionbist and medical staff secretary before becoming disabled. She also worked with the Girls' Softball Association as a coach for many years. Sherry was very instrumental in getting the first girls' softball park built. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Survivors include her parents, Joseph and Mary Gilmore of Brownwood; sisters, Carol and Randall Thompson of Reston, VA, Carla and Monty Edwards of Brownwood and her twin brother, Terry and Karen Gilmore of Oak Hill, VA; nieces and nephew Tami and Eric Denslinger of Lutz, Fla., Jennifer Edwards of Brownwood, Susan and Ian Kent of Reston, VA, Cary Gilmore of Oak Hill, VA, and Jeff and Liz Gilmore of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and great-niece and great-nephew, Megan and Evan Denslinger of Lutz, Fla. Sherry is also survived by her aunts, Gloria and Herbert Janner of Brenham and Bettie and Roland Duus of Rockwood. She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry; and her grandparents, Joseph and Eula Gilmore and Hiram and Bee Crawford Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 1501 Second St., Brownwood, TX 76801 or to a charity of choice. Condolences can be left for the family at www.mem.com. |
| William Roy "Bill" Cole, age 81, of Gouldbusk, died Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 15 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating. Burial will follow in the Silver Valley Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Bill Cole was born December 28, 1925 in Bremerton, Washington, a son of Roy Walter Cole and Ruth Madden Cole. He grew up in Washington and attended school there. Bill served in the U. S. Army during World War II as a paratrooper. He retired from Qwest (formerly Pacific Northwest Bell) after working there for many years and living in the Bremerton, Washington area. In 1980 he married Charlene Bates in Reno, Nevada and they moved to Gouldbusk in 1985. He was Methodist and a member of the Elks Lodge. He was a scuba diver. Surivors include his wife, Charlene Cole of Gouldbusk; children, Kathy Ratko and husband Larry of Tacoma, Washington, Bill Cole and wife Debbie of Olalla, Washington, Nancie Hibbs of Moses Lake, Washington; step-children, Darrel Horton of Almira, Idaho and Shirley Cortez of Clovis, New Mexico; grandchildren, Heather Ratko-Cruz and husband Hermilo of Tacoma, Washington, Kyle Ratko and wife Lisa of Puyallup, Washington, Matt Hibbs and wife Angela of North Lake, Texas, Chris Hibbs and Joe Hibbs both of Moses Lake, Washington; great-grandchildren, Brenna Doner and Christian Cruz both of Tacoma, Washington; one brother, Jim Cole and wife Janice of Sunnyvale, California. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Cole. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or Goodwill. Family visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Funeral Home. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com |
| Mary “Sissy” Harvard went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2007 after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. Sissy was born to Russell and Lillie Allen on May 12, 1933 in Leaday, Coleman County, Texas. She spent years in the professional rodeo circuit and was a founding member of the Girl’s Rodeo Association. Sissy married John B. Harvard II on June 24, 1960 and they were married for 40 years and had five children. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, Lewis and Lawrence Allen. She is survived by her children - daughters Marcia Harvard of Midland, Mona and husband Clay Stone of Midland and Mitzi and husband Jim Truelock of Eastland; son, John Harvard III of Midland; and daughter, Rachel Harvard and companion Connie Spahn of Midland. She is also survived by her grandchildren - granddaughters Shawn and husband Trey Spencer of Midland, Suzanne and husband Mark Madrid of Killeen, Amanda Valdez of San Antonio and Kalin Harvard of Midland; grandsons, Shamar Freeman of Midland, Jack and wife Brittany Freeman of Odessa and TJ and wife Lacy Freeman of Odessa; eight great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Spencer, Christopher Spencer, Adrian Spencer, Michael Madrid, Mark Madrid, Dylan Freeman, Rhiannon Freeman and Jack Freeman. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity with the Rev. Dr. Mark Cannaday officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Memorials may be made in Honor of Sissy Harvard to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, TX 79701. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences please visit www.mem.com. |
| Beatrice Byerly, 86, of Austin and formerly of Coleman, died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Texas Community Hospice of Huguley Hospital in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman with Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Beatrice Byerly was born June 17, 1921 in Coleman County, Texas, the daughter of Roe Smith and Juanita Eller Smith. She grew up in Coleman County and graduated from Novice High School. She married Jacob Herman Byerly. He preceded her in death in November, 1963. She had lived in Coleman for many years before moving to Austin in April, 2003. She worked as a dispatcher for Schlumberger and Halliburton, worked at Central Texas Opportunities, volunteered with Meals On Wheels and was a member of Concho Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, James Byerly of Fort Worth, Dennis Byerly of San Angelo; four daughters, Carylon Howell of Dripping Springs, Sandy Jones of Austin, Betty Harrison of Fort Worth, Kathryn Schneider of Stephenville; one brother, Aubrey Smith of Brownwood; two sisters, Thelma Sheffield of Austin, Jane Bennett of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and two great-geat grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. Please sign our online guest book at www.livingmemorials.com. |
| Maudine Blount age 85 of Odessa, Texas passed away Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 11:15 PM at the Sherwood Place in Odessa. Services will be Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Sealy Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 till 8 PM at Henderson Funeral Home. Maudine was born June 16, 1922 in Gomez, Texas to the late Elmer Hopkins and Francis Adeline Whitley Green. She was raised in Terry County where she attended the Gomez Schools. On December 20, 1940 she married Freddie Blount in Brownfield, Texas and they celebrated sixty six years of marriage. Freddie preceded her in death on July 20, 2007. Maudine was a resident of Santa Anna from 1956 till 1975 then moving to Plains and in 1986 she moved to Rising Star. Freddie and Maudine operated the Freddie & Maudine Blount Acoustical Musical while residing in Rising Star. In 2004 they moved to Odessa where she has since resided. Maudine was a member of the Baptist Church and a homemaker. SURVIVORS 3 Daughters - LaFaunda Buford of Odessa, Texas; Anneda Merchant of Arlington, Texas; Wanelda Morton of Cisco, Texas Son – Freddie Blount of Bangs, Texas 4 Sisters - Corene Benton of Midland, Texas; Jewell Nessel of Stratford, Oklahoma; Ireta Davis of Frankston, Texas; Wileta Roberts of Hereford, Texas Daughter-in-law – Debra Blount of Coleman, Texas; 10 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren Maudine was preceded in death by two brothers Henderson Funeral Home 325/625-2121 |
| Funeral services for Alonzo Payne, 44, of Coleman will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Church of God In Christ in Coleman with Elder L.C. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Coleman Cemetery. Mr. Payne passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at a Galveston hospital after a long illness. Alonzo Howard Payne was born September 21, 1962 to the parentage of Emmett and Mary Ann Baker Payne. He attended the public schools in Coleman and was a graduate of Coleman High School where he excelled in basketball. He attended Waco Community College. He had been a chef at various establishments. Called a “Special Child” by his family, he was an artist who was mild-mannered and well-loved by his family. He had often baby-sat his nieces and nephews. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Emmett and Mary Ann Payne of Coleman; two sisters, Doris Jean Larkin and husband Tommy Larkin of Pioneer, TX and Kimala Sampson and husband Wayne Sampson of Rhode Island; grandfather, David Jackson of Coleman; four nieces, Charlene Payne, Na’Talya Payne, Bridgette Padgitt and Courtney Larkin; two nephews, Emmett Lavell Brown and Manuel Valles; four great-nieces, Brijonae Morris, Carmelia Kincaid, Sierra Brown and Samara Padgitt; and a host of relatives and many, many friends. Mr. Payne lay in state at the Baker-Kirk Mortuary on Sunday from 2:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., and Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 5: 30 p.m. The family received friends Monday from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Church of God In Christ. All arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Kirk Mortuary of Coleman. |
| ROBERT LEE THATE, age 77, of Coleman, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center. Graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 12 at Burkett Cemetery Pavilion with Joe Hailey officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Robert Lee Thate was born August 14, 1929 in Burkett, Texas, a son of the late George Paul Thate and Jessie Lea Ashley Thate. He grew up in Coleman and attended school here. He was a member of Elm Street Church of Christ. Survivors include one brother, Hugh Lynn Thate of Santa Anna; three sisters, Ruby McFarland of Coleman, Melba Jean Salmon of Kansas City, Missouri and Alma Jane Laird of Dallas; nieces and nephews. |
| Virginia Gail Wilkins Farley, 54, of Coleman, died Saturday, July 14, 2007 at her residence. A Visitation and Memorial Service will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Coleman City Park. Please bring pictures for everyone to share. Her body will be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Virginia Gail Wilkins Farley was born October 4, 1952 in Coleman, the daughter of Annie B. Stovall Wilkins and the late Robert (Pete) Wilkins. She grew up and attended school in Coleman. She was a LVN and worked for Dr. J.P. Jones, Coleman County Medical Center and most recently Millwood Psychiatric Hospital. She retired in 2001. She was also an Ombudsman for the United States Navy Reserve. Survivors include three daughters, Ashleah Baker and her husband, Chris, of Dublin, Lindsay DelBosque of Grand Prairie, Jaci Valdelamar and husband, Juan, of Grand Prairie; her mother, Annie B. Wilkins of South Dakota; one sister, Judy Stephenson of South Dakota; seven grandchildren, Samantha Baker and Tabitha Baker, Victoria Del Bosque and Michael "Buddy" Del Bosque, Alexandria Valdelamer, Sophia Valdelamar, Olivia Valdelamar; one niece, Charity Stephenson and husband, Jesse Ahlquist; one great-nephew, Taylor Ahlquist and two great nieces, Courtney Ahlquist and Chelsea Ahlquist. She was preceded in death by her father. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association. Please sign our online guest book at www.livingmemorials.com. |
| William Jackson “Bill” Holder, Jr. Age: 84 Address: of Brownwood, Texas Date of Death: July 13, 2007 Place of Death: Abilene, Texas Date of birth: September 29, 1922 in Sweetwater, Texas to William Jackson and Pearl Ann Shields Holder Church membership: Avenue D Baptist Church Length of residence: Since 1993 moved from McCamey, Texas Occupation: Foreman in the Petroleum business and was a firefighter for many years in McCamey Military: US Army in World War II Marriage: to Mabel (Norwood) Holder on November 6, 1991. She passed away February 20, 2003 Funeral services: 2:00 PM Monday, July 16, 2007 at the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel Officiating: Richard Ivy Interment: Whon Cemetery, Whon Community, Coleman County, Texas Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the funeral home Other Info: Member of Oddfellows and Rebekah Lodge in Brownwood, served as a Deacon and Sunday School Director at Avenue D Baptist Church, Survivors: Stella Ann Schoenewolf and husband Doug of Bay City, Texas, William Douglas Holder and wife Paula of Kermit, Texas, Wanda Ruth Dufresne and husband Larry of Holland, Michigan, Rebecca Pritchett and husband Gary of Coahoma, Texas, Mary Ella Holder of Big Spring, Texas, Christopher Alan Holder and wife Sharon of Midland, Texas, 3 step-sons: Ronnie Norwood and wife Alice of McCamey, Texas, Gary Norwood and wife Vivian of Snyder, Texas, Sandy Norwood and wife RoseAnn of McCamey, Texas, 27 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren, sister: Winnie Stokes and husband Odus of Brownwood, Texas and dear friend Maureen Watson of Santa Anna, Texas Preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mabel Holder, brother C.C. Holder, and sister Minnie Lou Holder In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Avenue D Baptist Church, 1105 Ave D, Brownwood, TX 76801 DAVIS-MORRIS FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS |
| Lillian Maverick Padgitt August 1, 1912 - July 8, 2007 Born to Lillian Williams and Albert Maverick Jr. at Sunshine Ranch in San Antonio, Lillian Maverick Padgitt was a direct descendant of Samuel Augustus Maverick, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Rancher, homemaker and historic preservationist, Lillian lived a full loving life and was always ready to “talk about Texas.” Lillian graduated from Main Avenue High School and Westmoreland College (Trinity University) in San Antonio. She married Coleman County rancher James Thomas Padgitt, Jr. on December 6, 1932. Lillian and Jim divided their time between the Padgitt Ranch on the banks of the Colorado River and San Antonio, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary before Jim’s death in 1983. Some of Lillian’s greatest interests were the history of San Antonio and its unique architecture. She served as President of the San Antonio Conservation Society, President of the Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Regent of the Captain William Buckner Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was the founding chairman of the Conservation Society’s Las Posadas in 1966 and chairman for the first 25 years of Anticuchos at A Night in Old San Antonio. She also enjoyed memberships in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, the Battle of Flowers Association, Live Oak Garden Club, Military Civilian, The Argyle and was an early board member of The National Trust for Historic Preservation. Lillian is survived by two daughters, Lillian Padgitt Morris of San Antonio, Texas and Jane Maverick Padgitt of Leaday, Texas, her seven grandchildren Catherine Morris Helland and husband Hans, James Padgitt Morris and wife Sally, Hannah Day Morris, Hal Goggan Kuntz II and wife Barbara, Peter Maverick, Ellen Day Dotson, Byrd Padgitt Sowell, six great grandchildren and countless Maverick relatives. Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lieutenant Colonel James T. Padgitt, Jr., ANG WWII, daughter Willie Day Padgitt Kuntz, three sisters Jane Lewis McMillan, Amelia Epler Nolen, and Mary Adams Lambie, brother Albert Maverick III and devoted son-in-law Robert Selig Morris. The Padgitt family gives thanks to all the people who have loved and cared for Lillian in the last several years. You know who you are and you are part of a great team. Visitation was held at Porter Loring Mortuary, 1101 McCullough Ave. Wednesday, July 11 from 4- 6PM. The funeral will be Thursday, 10AM at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 315 E. Pecan St. Interment following at San Jose Burial Park, 8234 Mission Rd. Memorials may be made to: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 315 E. Pecan St., San Antonio, Texas 78207, San Antonio Conservation Society, 107 King William St, San Antonio Texas 78204 or St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 609 S. Neches St., Coleman, Texas 76834. Lillian had a wonderfully generous spirit. She loved people and people loved her. |
| John Samuel Burns, age 67, of Ector will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 9, 2007 in Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Carson Cemetery in Ector, TX. Rev. Chris Marsh and Rev. Morris Cook will officiate. John passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. John Was born June 29, 1940 in Fannin County, Texas, son of J. C. Burns and Geneva Doty Burns. He worked at Texas Instruments and was a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Anna Byrd and sister-in-law, Peggy Burns. Surviving are: Wife: Judy of Ector Daughter: Johnna Phillips and husband, Berry of Coleman, TX Stepsons: Sam Golden and wife, Tammy of Coalgate, OK Charlie Golden and wife, Kristie and Michael Golden, all of Wylie, TX Mother: Geneva Burns of Ector Brother: Wilburn Burns and wife, Geneva of Ector Sisters: Julia Kay Price and husband, Jerry of Orangeville, TX Jewel Jetton and husband, John David of Commerce 11 Grandchildren Numerous nieces and nephews Memorials may be made to the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church, 200 E. College St., Coleman, TX 76834 or Gideons International. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday night. Online guest register www.wisefuneralhome.com. |
| Thomas M. Hays, Jr. age 83 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 5:30 AM at the Brownwood Regional MedicalCenter. Services will be Friday at 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Comanche with Rev. Matt Hall and Vicki Lackey officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. He was born Thomas Myron Hays, Jr. on June 2, 1924 in Santa Anna to the late Thomas Myron and Anna Belle Andrews Hays. He was raised in Santa Anna graduating from Santa Anna High School in 1942. Thomas continued his education at the University of Texas, UT atArlington, University of Georgia and University of Houston. He married Evis Inez Edwards in Bogart Georgia on May 14, 1943 and they later separated. On September 19, 1974 Thomas married Ruby Faye Eidson in Norfolk, Virginia and they celebrated 28 years of marriage with Ruby preceding him in death in 2002. On September 6, 2003 he married Margie Petross Smith In Comanche. Thomas was a Captain in the US Navy retiring in 1974 following 32 years of service. He served his country during World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Masonic Mountain Lodge #661 in Santa Anna and member of the First United Methodist Church of Comanche. Interment 4:30 PM graveside at Santa Anna Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:30 till 8:30 PM at Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. SURVIVORS Wife Margie Smith Hays of Santa Anna, Texas 3 Daughters Suzanna Parker of Manhattan, Kansas Teresa Baker of Bridgeport, Texas Kathy Jo Sciferth of Chatanooga, Tennessee 2 Sons Thomas M. Hays, III of Austin, Texas Gary Knapp of Norfolk, Virginia 3 Step Sons Sam Cobb of Austin, Texas Lynn Cobb of San Marcos, Texas Larry Smith of Eastland, Texas 10 Grandchildren; 6 Step Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandchild; 3 Step Great Grandchildren |
| Willie Lane Parrott, 97, of San Angelo passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007 at a local care center. Graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Coleman City Cemetery with Harold Watkins officiating. Johnson’s Funeral Home of San Angelo was in charge of arrangements. Willie Lane Brown Parrott, beloved by her family in her life and death. She was born the only child of Phoena Brown and Will Brown on January 15, 1910. She traveled with her parents until the age of 6 and then settled in Coleman with her mother and grandparents. She graduated from Coleman High School and then got her B.A. and Masters Degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood. Lane married Ralph Holloway Parrott on July 30, 1947 in San Angelo. She dedicated her life to teaching students of all ages but spent most of her teaching in elementary school. Lane spent time teaching in Valera, Christoval and San Angelo. It was the desire of her heart to teach all her students to read, to love learning and to know the enjoyment of doing their best. She wanted her students to know love and discipline. Mrs. Parrott loved her family and was dedicated to teaching them her many talents of sewing, cooking and quilt making. One of Lane’s favorite possessions were her pets, her Pekingese dogs. One of her bright spots was her love of music. She loved to play the piano and sing. She loved to attend church and cherished all the old hymns. She will be missed by her family but she will be enjoying the presence of Jesus and His Angels and her hosts of family and friends. Survivors include daughter, Susie Roop and husband Dusty of San Angelo; granddaughter, Rebekah Anderson and her husband, Kraig of San Angelo and great-granddaughter, Katie Smart of San Angelo. Memorials may be made to Freedom Fellowship Church in San Angelo |
| Leonard Ehrler, Jr. of New Braunfels passed away on May 25, 2007, at the age of 78. He was born in Coleman, TX and graduated from Coleman High School in 1947 where he also grew up and was an Eagle Scout. Leonard received a football scholarship and was a Junior College All American at Austin College in 1950. He coached High School Football in Slaton, TX and Crosbyton, TX in the mid to late 50's. Leonard earned a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture/Park Administration at Texas Tech in the early 60's. He worked in the Parks Department in Lubbock and Denton, TX and was Director of Parks and Recreation for the Cities of Boulder, CO and Austin, TX. Leonard was the former President of the Texas Recreation and Park Society and the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. Leonard was preceded in death by his son Russ Ehrler. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughter, Sally Hamana; sons, Carl Ehrler and Mark Wilson and Lisa; daughter-in-law, Pat Ehrler; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial services were held on Saturday, June 16, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at the New Braunfels Presbyterian Church in New Braunfels, TX. In lieu of flowers the family requests you spend some time with your family in a neighborhood park. Leonard's body was donated to medical science. |
| JAMES FLAY CULLINS, age 82, of Coleman, died Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Songbird Lodge in Brownwood. Graveside funeral service with military honors will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. James Cullins was born December 1, 1924 in Coleman County, Texas, a son of the late George A. Cullins and Dillie Edith Pridemore Cullins. From 1943-1946 he served in the United States Army in the 342nd Armored Field Artilley. On May 1, 1949 he married Tishie "Speedy" Lackey in San Angelo and she preceded him in death in May 26, 2001. James was an oilfield driller, living in Ozona from 1972-1979, then moving to Gaines County. He came to Coleman in 1988 and moved to a Brownwood nursing home two years ago. He was Baptist. Survivors include two sisters, Edith Deland of Ozona and Melba Whiteley of Brownwood; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Coleman Cullins of Orange, California and Zella Cullins of Mesa, Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son Tony Cullins in 1991; three sisters, Gladys Wright, Annabelle Warren and Mary Telford; three brothers, J. T. Cullins, Dan Cullins and Floyd "Porky"Cullinns. Please sign our on-line guestbook at: www.livingmemorials.com |
| Karl K. “Korky” Steffens, Col. USAF Retired, age 90 and a lifelong resident of Brady, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2007 in Brady. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. today (Thursday), July 5, 2007 at the Brady Presbyterian Church with Rev. Brian Wiggins officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady. Pallbearers will be Ted Archer, Jack Roberts, Skip Pries, Ed Carrithers, Dr. J.H. Allen and Dick Winters. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Roberts, Dr. Richard Winters, Gerald Yarborough, Charlie Dye, Joe McDonough and L.V. Ruffin. Arrangements are under the direction of Leatherwood Memorial Chapels of Brady. Korky was born December 11, 1916 in Brady to Karl Day Steffens and Ella (Keller) Steffens. He was an outstanding athlete at Brady High School, earning All Regional Honors as a Football Tailback. He was also honored as the best singer of Brady High School. This singing contest he later sponsored and served as the Master of Ceremonies in the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s. After graduation in 1935, he attended Texas A&M on an athletic scholarship, where he played football with All American Legends John Kimbrough, Dick Todd and Joe Routt. He also played against such legends as Sammy Baugh, Davy O’Brien, Ky Aldrich, Ernie Koy, Sr. and other greats of the late 30’s. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1939 with a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. He married Othrene Autry on May 25, 1941 in Coleman, Texas. After they were married, they were stationed at Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio where he coached football. He was called to active duty prior to the outbreak of WWII and rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel by 1945. After the war he returned to Brady and entered the Florist profession with his father. In 1950 Korky was recalled to the U.S. Air Force to serve in the Korean War. He was stationed at Goodfellow A.F.B. where he was Group Commander, managing five squadrons, and later promoted to full Colonel. He returned to Brady in 1953 and resumed his career as a florist and civic leader. For many years he was the General Manager of the July Jubilee Association (a non-paying, year-round post) and Chairman of the Miss Heart of Texas Pageant. He has served on the Brady City Council, the Brady School Board President, President of the Brady Lions Club, Chaired the Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, Ole Hound Dog Athletic Booster Club and served as a Director and Vice President of the Texas State Florists Association. He was a third generation florist, owning and operating Steffens Flowers in Brady. He was a member of the Brady Presbyterian Church. Service to his country and Brady was his passion. A singer, showman and an expert master of ceremonies, Korky became a popular entertainer in Brady at countless civic programs over the years. He was often called on to sing at weddings and funerals. In 1961 he was honored as Brady’s Distinguished Citizen. In his spare time he loved to hunt, fish and play golf. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Othrene Steffens of Brady; two sons, Craig Steffens and Karlton Steffens and wife Sandra all of Brady; grandchildren, Kelly Wharrie and husband Rob of Round Rock and Karly Steffens of Austin, Kacy Montenegro and husband Mark of Round Rock and Stacy Northcutt of Austin; and six great-grandchildren. Local survivors include nieces and nephews, Brett Autry, Alana Brudney and Tracy Autry, and Steve Autry. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson-in-law, Chad Northcutt. |
| Edna Mae Jackson, 80, of Breckenridge and former long-time resident of Coleman, died Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Breckenridge. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Griffith officiating, assisted by William A. Bell. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Edna Mae Jackson was born January 7, 1927 in Guion, Taylor County, Texas, the daughter of Bennie E. Floyd and Zellar Estelle Avery Floyd. She married Arlie C. Jackson on September 2, 1945 in Coleman. He preceded her in death on November 1, 1979. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Coleman from 1958 to 1985. She moved to Breckenridge in 1985, and was a member of The People’s Church in Breckenridge. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Bell of Temple, Connie Biggers of Arlington, Caroline Bell of Breckenridge; one sister, Estella Lamer of Sulphur, Oklahoma; three brothers, Pete Floyd of Coleman, Kenneth Floyd of Balch Springs, Don Floyd of Chandler; five grandchildren, Dennis Bell of Springfield, Missouri, William A. Bell of Robinson, Tammy Mills of Arlington, Kevin Mills of Arlington, David Bell of Breckenridge; 11 great-grandchildren, Brandy Lynn Bell of Temple, Rebekka Maillicoat of San Antonio, Amber Hunt of Arlington, Lissa Gordon of Temple, William H. Bell of Tulsa, Caitlyn Bell of Tulsa, Madelyn Bell of Robinson, Dallas Bell of Robinson, Alexis Hazelmeyer of Arlington, Garrett Bell of Robinson, Wyatt Bell of Springfield, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Patsy Blankenship in 2006, one brother, Odell Floyd in 1949 and a great granddaughter, Allison Mae Bell in 1998. Pallbearers will be Harold Bell, Dennis Bell, William A. Bell, Philip Bell, David Bell, Tommy Floyd and Kevin Mills. Please sign our on-line guestbook at: www.livingmemorials.com |
| GLENDA GAIL POPE ANDERSON, age 65, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Odessa Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 1 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Sam Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. She was born Glenda Gail Pope on December 29, 1941 in Coleman, Texas, a daughter of R. H. Pope and Bobbie Lee Bassett Pope. She grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1960. She attended beauty school and LVN school and graduated as a registered nurse from the Methodist School of Nursing in Lubbock. On December 17, 1961 she married Ronald Thurman (Andy) Anderson in Coleman and he preceded her in death on February 12, 1992. Gail lived in Snyder for many years and moved to Colorado City following the death of her husband. She retired from the Mitchell County Hospital District and had recently moved to Odessa. She attended Westbrook Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Monty Jack Anderson and wife DeeAnn of Red Oak; one daughter, Robin Gail McCullough and husband James of Odessa; one brother, Kenneth Pope and wife Linda of Gouldbusk; two sisters, Donna Franke and husband Larry of New Braunfels, Helen Overturff and husband Butch of Odessa; two granddaughters, Lynsey McCullough and Sydney McCullough both of Odessa. She was preceded in death by her father, R. H. Pope, her mother, Bobbie Lee Pope Gardner, a brother, Robert Dale Pope, and a sister, Gloria June Gordon. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation. Family visitation will be held on Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas 76834. Please sign our on-line guestbook at: www.livingmemorials.com |
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| Martha Harwell Autry, age 79, of Coleman, died Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chuck Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. She was born Martha Jean Harwell on November 21, 1927 in Brownwood, Texas, a daughter of Harden Dorbandt Harwell and Cora Mae Casbeer Harwell. She grew up in Lampasas and San Angelo, graduating from San Angelo High School. Martha moved to Coleman in 1945. On April 14, 1946 she married Roy A. Autry, Jr. in Coleman and he preceded her in death on September 13, 2006. Martha worked in the family newspaper business, The Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, for many years in advertising, sales and as a news writer. She was a member of the United Christian and Presbyterian Church (UCPC). She is survived by two daughters, Alana Brudney and husband Stan of Coleman, Tracy Autry of Coleman; one son, Brett Autry and wife Barbara of Coleman; four grandchildren, Brice Brudney and Beau Brudney both of Coleman, Leah Autry of Farmer's Branch, Evan Autry of Austin; four great-grandchildren, Shi Brudney of Coleman, Brianna Brudney of Abilene, Madison Brudney and Blake Brudney both of Coleman; three nephews, Mike, Joe Harden and Jeff Harwell. She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Joe Harwell. Memorials may be made to the UCPC, 1609 S. Commercial, Coleman, Texas 76834. Please sign our on-line guestbook: www.livingmemorials.com |
| Charles "Chuck" Turner, 69, died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Hendrick Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Santiago Udayar officiating, assisted by Deacon Beck Knox. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Charles "Chuck" Turner was born February 9, 1938 in Coleman County, the son of Jesse Manuel Turner and Claudie Iris Goree Turner. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School Class of 1957. He also graduated from Howard-Payne University in 1995. He served in the National Guard and retired from the United States Post Office after 30 years of service. He volunteered his time with Meals on Wheels, Loaves and Fishes, Holy Name Society, was Ushering Eucharist Minister and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Lois McCarty and husband, Rodney, of Coleman, Lena Williams of College Station; one brother, Henry Turner and wife, Bonnie, of Abilene; three nieces, Sharon McCarty of Coleman, Kathy Fields of Kingwood, Charlotte Purl of Eustace; one nephew, Sam Williams of College Station; seven great-nieces and great-nephews and numerous step-nieces and step-nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Jim Williams. Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2007 at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Cancer Research, Hospice of the Big Country, Coleman Food Ministries or the donor’s favorite charity. Please sign our online guestbook at: www.livingmemorials.com |
| Doug Elliott, 44, of Leander, died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Doug Elliott was born September 26, 1962 in Germany, the son of Rose M. Dinardo Elliott and the late Jerry L. Elliott. He grew up and attended school in El Paso. He had lived in Leander since 2000 and was the Sales/Operation Manager for Fleet Maintenance Services and was a member of the Harley Davidson Riding Club. Survivors include his mother, Rose Elliott of Austin; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Matt Boyer of Austin and Cindy and Warren Donaway; one brother, Jerry Elliott of Longview; nieces and nephews, Leslie, Charlie, Brandon, Kyle, Ashley, and Brooke. He was preceded in by his father and a daughter, Brandy Elliott. Please sign the online guestbook at: www.livingmemorials.com |
| Malcolm Wesley Downey, 94 years of age, the son of the late Patrick Wesley and Fannie Fern Wilson Downey, was born September 13, 1912 in Leaday, Texas and passed away in Coleman at his residence,2007. Malcolm graduated from Gouldbusk High School and farmed before enlisting in the army in 1942. He married Zelma Sikes on November 5, 1942 in Coleman, Texas. After serving in the Army during WWII, the couple returned to Coleman to farm and later moved to Port Lavaca, Texas for 10 years. Returning to settle in Coleman, Malcolm worked for the White Auto, Western Auto and Agricultural Soil Conservation & Stabilization (ASCS). He retired in 1993 to enjoy spending his time raising sheep and maintaining their place. Malcolm is survived by his wife of 64 1/2 years, Zelma; one son, Kenney Downey and wife Pam of Enumclaw, WA; three granddaughters, Kelly Downey of Coleman, Kerry Slayton and husband Buddy of Coleman and Kody Downey of Enumclaw, WA; two great-grandsons, Nate Wesley Slayton and Bode Henry Slayton of Coleman; one brother, Sherwood Downey and wife Jean of Coleman; two sisters, Patsy Bartley of Coleman and Doris Dehnel and husband Robert of San Angelo; one sister-in-law, Emma Nell "Sing" Downey of Coleman; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held today (Thursday, June 7, 2007) at 10:30 a.m. with Brother Rick Marshall officiating at Brown Ranch Cemetery, with interment to follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Glyn Downey; and one brother-in-law, Billy Bartley. Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice, 1900 Pine St., Abilene, Texas; Cook Children's Health Foundation, 801 7th Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104; or Brown Ranch Cemetery, 4619 CR 300. Gouldbusk, Texas 76845. |
| Leland H. Martin was born in Runnels County on January 9, 1929, to Wallace E. and Mattie P. Martin. As a child he moved to Coleman County where he grew up in the Brown Ranch Community. He graduated from Mozelle High School in 1946. He married Dorothy Lee Dalton in Coleman on June 15, 1946. He served many years as a Sunday school teacher, department director and Sunday school superintendent. He served over 50 years as a ordained deacon at Harmony Baptist Church in Fisk, Melwood Baptist Church and Coggin Avenue Baptist Church in Brownwood where he was currently a member. Leland was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Dorothy Lee Dalton, and baby daughter, Claudia Darlene Martin. Also, sister Stella Moore and brothers, Fred Martin and J.M. Martin. He lived in south Coleman County where he and his brother-in-law, T.J. Dalton, Jr., operated the Dalton Dairy. In 1969 he began in the cattle mineral business in Brownwood, moving there in 1974. He later owned and operated L&M Mineral Company. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Gary McConaughey of Spring, Brenda and Randy Yancy of Huntsville, and Marcia Jill and Bill Wells of Brownwood; granddaughters and husbands, Kandra and Jason Foster and Tanna and Matt Lawson, all of Spring; grandsons, Kirk McConaughey of Houston and Calvin and JoAnn Wells of Stephenville; four great-grandchildren, Payton, Miles, Kamryn and Blayne Foster of Spring; one sister, Winnie Pearl Nelson of Brownwood; four brothers, Herbert Martin of Brownwood, Curtis Martin of Abilene, Billy Joe Martin of Hattiesburg, Miss. and Roneal Martin of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two brothers-in-law, N.T. Dalton of Chaney, Wash., and Billy Jack Deal of Coleman. In 1192 he married Maxine Oleta Smith in Brownwood where they made their home and owned a rental business. With this union he gained more family, including Rick and wife Linda Smith of Austin, Karen Duncan of Arlington and Val and husband, David Fine of Dublin; grandchildren, Lisa Simek of Austin, David and wife Stacy Smith of Austin, Regan Duncan and Drew Duncan of Arlington, Mark and wife, Amanda Fine of Denton and Matt and wife Bobbi Fine of Dalhart; great-grandchildren, Reese and Will Simek, Riley Smith, Sydney Judd, Trinity Fine, and Brice, Brayden, Tadd and Titon Fine; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2007 at Coggin Avenue Baptist Church with brother Bill Allen and Brother Rick Cavitt officiating. Interment was in the Brown Ranch Cemetery, Coleman County. The family requests memorials be sent to the Brown Ranch Cemetery, c/o Lana Dalton, 4619 CR 300, Gouldbusk, TX 76845 |
| Floyd Allen Goodgion age 88 passed away Monday, June 11, 2007 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Services will be Friday at 2:00 PM at the Trickham Union Church with Jack Yates officiating. Interment will follow at the Trickham Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. Floyd was born July 23, 1918 in Trickham, Texas to the late Travis Homer and Bessie Rebecca Tarter Goodgion. He was raised in Trickham where he attended schools and graduated from Santa Anna High School. On May 9, 1952 Floyd married Gay Moody Outlaw in Clovis, NM and they celebrated 41 years of marriage. Gay preceded him in death in 1991. Floyd was a combat veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II with Company G, 110th Infantry Regiment. He received his BS Degree from Daniel Baker College in Brownwood and his Master Degree from McMurry University in Abilene. Floyd was a long time grade school principal in Clovis, New Mexico retiring in 1980 and was a member of the Baptist Church. SURVIVORS 2 Daughters - Caroline A. Babbitt of Albuquerque, NM Kathy and husband Fred Seay of Stewart, TN 3 Grandchildren - D. J. & Dallon Babbitt of Albuquerque, NM Andrea Seay of Louisville, TX 2 Sisters - Ruby and husband Jack Yates of Abilene, TX Violetta Plaskett & sons Greg & Bruce of California Many more Lone Star State Nieces & Nephews Floyd was preceded in death by Brother – Hayden Goodgion & 2 Sisters – Reba Jongema and Doris Shaw Family requests memorials to be sent to McKinnon Methodist Church, Stewart, TN 37175 or Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution Place NE, Suite 400, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or Trickham Cemetery Assoc., c/o Felton Martin, 13448 FM 1176, Santa Anna, TX 76878 |
| Betty Ann Henderson, age 77, entered into rest Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in Del Rio, Texas. She was born on January 15, 1930 in Santa Anna, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore James and Louise Boyd McCaughan and sister, Margaret Karthauser. She will always be remembered for her enduring faith, strong will and her comforting guidance and wisdom. She was a member of First Christian Church and found pleasure in reading and studying the Bible. She always enjoyed life to the fullest and loved bragging about her children and grandchildren. She was an avid sports fan whose favorite team was the San Antonio Spurs. Her other hobbies included playing cards with the girls, sharing her cooking with others and spending time with her beloved dog, Tino. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Diane and husband, Richard Guzy, Liz and husband, Lonnie Ricks and son, Rob and wife, Sharon Henderson. Also left to cherish her memory are cousin, Sharon and husband, Tom Barrett; five wonderful grandchildren, Michelle and husband, Philip George, Sarah Henderson Christel and husband, Lars Gustafson, Ryan and wife, Julie Ricks, Beth Guzy and fiancée, Caleb Sallee and two amazing great-grandchildren, Caden and Tyler George. The gentlemen left with the honor of pallbearer are Lonnie Ricks, Richard Guzy, Ryan Ricks, Philip George, Roland DeLeon and Caleb Sallee. Honorary pallbearers are Burt Stidham, Rick Isenhour, Lars Gustafson (not present) and Greg George. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Chapel of Remembrance. Family will receive friends and family from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Celebration of life will be held Friday, June 1, 2007 at 10 a.m. in First Christian Church, 2101 North Main Street. Interment will follow to Masonic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contribution to the First Christian Church, West Texas Boys Ranch or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. |
| Marilyn Darnell Johnson, 44, of Talpa and former resident of Cedar Creek, died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at her residence. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Tomlinson officiating, assisted by Rev. Ferris Akins and Rev. Mike Schwartz. The body will be cremated. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas. Marilyn Darnell Johnson was born April 3, 1963 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the daughter of Carl H. Darnell and Brenda Wallis Darnell. She grew up in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School. She received her Bachelors degree from Stephen F. Austin University and her Masters degree from the University of South Carolina. She married Tony Johnson on February 21, 1990 in Charleston, West Virginia. She was employed with the West Virginia Library Commission for 15 years and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission since 2001. She moved to Talpa in 2001 and was a member of the Texas Library Association and Wildwood Baptist Church in Cedar Creek. Survivors include her husband, Tony Johnson of Talpa; her parents, Carl and Brenda Darnell of Talpa; two step-sons, James Jerry Johnson and Tony Ross Johnson, Jr., both of West Virginia; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Karla and Vinson Higginbotham of Talpa, Cynthia and Tommy Thomason of Abilene; her grandparents, Calvin and Louise Bynum of Abilene and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth Farrell and Samuel and Virginal Darnell. Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Stevens Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Assistance in Healthcare, 2520 Elisa Ave., Zion, Illinois 60099, Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605 or the donor's favorite charity. Please sign our on-line guestbook at: www.livingmemorials.com |
| Mr. Earl Ward, 89 of Coleman, died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at the Coleman County Medical Center. He was born on June 5, 1918 in Lawton, Oklahoma to the late Earl Ward Sr. and Henryetta Ward. He served as a United States Marine during WWII and retired from the propane gas business. Earl is survived by a very special friend, Mrs. Virginia Brannon of Coleman; daughter, Marilyn Krueger of Papillion, Nebraska; and two sons, Jim Ward of Huntsville, Texas and Mike Ward of Las Cruces, New Mexico. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Jeff Miller officiating in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel, 401 Commercial Ave., Coleman, Texas. |
| William Earl Irick, age 83 of Early died Wednesday evening, June 13, 2007 at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Fune |