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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.org/ *********************************************************************** Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 02/08/01 _________________________________________________________________ FUNERALS TODAY JUNCTION Deborah Love, 43, at First Baptist Church; burial at 2 p.m. Friday in Hillside Memorial Gardens in Snyder; arrangements by Graham Funeral Home. KERMIT Daniel Berry, 30, of Austin, at 2 p.m. at Community Church; burial in Kermit Cemetery; arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel. LLANO Norman Becker, 62, of Tow, at 10 a.m. in WaldropeHatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Tow Cemetery. SWEETWATER Milton John Wood, 81, at 10 a.m. in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories; graveside service at 2 p.m. in Old Runnels Cemetery in Ballinger. FRIDAY SAN ANGELO Alejandra G. Martinez, 87, at 10 a.m. at Central Church of Christ in Del Rio; burial in San Felipe Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. BALLINGER Charles Elfred Bradshaw, 81, at 10 a.m. at Avenue B Church of Christ; burial in Evergreen Cemetery; arrangements by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. SATURDAY SWEETWATER Brian C. Cox, 51, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Sweetwater Cemetery; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Len Bud Burk, 62, of San Angelo died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at his residence. There will be no services. Arrangements were by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Annie Mae Young, 91, of Big Lake died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001. Service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Big Lake Church of Christ with burial in Glen Rest Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Estella Jackson, 80, of Big Lake died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, in Big Lake. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Florence G. Weiler, 81, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at her residence. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Gladys Sanderson, 91, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001. Service will be at 10 a.m. today in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. MONAHANS Lucille Aston, 92 died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, in a local care center. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Immanuel Baptist Church with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Louise Webb, 94, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and formerly of Sweetwater, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, in a Scottsdale nursing home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Vera Lue Hipp Covington, 87, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. MIDLAND Charles P. Bristol, 92, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001. Service was Tuesday at St. Luke United Methodist Church with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements were by Ellis Funeral Home. CRANE Helen Field, 88, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church with burial in Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. CRANE Michael Brian Cottingham, 34, of Odessa died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Crane County Cemetery with arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. OZONA Rodolfo Elisio Cheo Vargas, 46, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, in a San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Templo Silo Assembly of God Church with burial in Lima Cemetery. Arrangements are by Preddy Funeral Home. CRANE Colton Sidney Parker, 92, of Rankin died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in a Midland hospital. Services are pending at ShafferNichols Funeral Home. BIG SPRING James B. Coyle, 70, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Arrangements are by NalleyPickle & Welch Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Joyce Winchester, 60, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at her residence. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Mary A. Newman, 94, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. SWEETWATER Bill Briggs, 71, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel. BRADY Fannie Mae Jackson, 85, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Rest Haven Cemetery with arrangements by Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. SAN SABA Luis Soto, 54, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001. Services are pending at Howell-Doran Funeral Home. BIG SPRING L.A. Francys Plowman, 79, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ OBITUARIES MOLLY HERBENAR Molly Herbenar, 90, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Dr. Kenneth G. Patrick, chaplain of Baptist Memorials Center, officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Molly Herbenar was born Nov, 8, 1910, in Ironwood, Mich., to Martin and Mary (Kraynak) Herbenar. After spending much of her early life in Chicago, she moved to El Paso in 1951 and established a childrens apparel store, Mollys Kiddie Mart, which laster branched out into a popular teen and miss apparel shop in El Paso. Upon retiring, she moved to the Baptist Memorials Center, where she built her home. She was very active in the centers gift shop, which she managed for some time. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Frank, Joseph, Antone and Rudolph Al. Molly is survived by her sister, Agnes Herbenar Williams of El Paso; two brothers, Edward J. Herbenar and James Herbenar and his wife, Nora, all of Rancho Viejo, Texas; and four nieces, Donna Brown, Sharon Primeau, Phyllis Herbenar and Cindy Kuenzi. Special thanks go to Baptist Memorials Center; Dr. Peter Chang, nurses and staff; Hospice of San Angelo; Linda Roberts, R.N.; and Baptist Memorials Hospital Auxiliary; her dear best friend, Freida Slone; trust officer, Connie Powell; caregivers, Josie Gutierrez and Norma Cadena; and Hospice chaplain Sister Brigid Mollaghan and Baptist Memorials Chaplain Dr. Kenneth Patrick. Memorials may be made to Baptist Memorials Center or Baptist Memorials Alzheimers Center. E.D. SOLSBERY BRADY Eli Donald E.D. Solsbery, 86, of Lohn died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in Brady. He was born Oct. 3, 1914, in Locker, Texas, to Leonard Welch Solsbery and Prida Gertrude Taylor Solsbery. He married Lottie Fowler on Jan. 29, 1937, in Brady. He attended school at Locker, graduating in 1932. He was a resident of the area since 1934 and was a stockfarmer. He was a member of Lohn Church of Christ and helped organize the Lohn Cemetery Association. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Leatherwood Memorial Chapels with Brother Dickye Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lottie Solsbery of Lohn; a son, Fowler Solsbery and wife, Linda, of Brady; daughters, Jannette Jones of Eden, Peggy Greer and husband, Sandy, of Imperial and Kay Gage and husband, Tony of Rochelle; a brother, Durward Solsbery of Lohn; twin sister, Edna Martin of Burnet; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gayle Doyal, Klein Reed, Bill Bingham, Tommy Smith, Jerrell Hemphill and Nelson Solsbery. Arrangements are by Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. CHARLES ELDRED BRADSHAW BALLINGER Charles Eldred Bradshaw, 81, died 4:56 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, in Ballinger. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Avenue B Church of Christ with Charles Ball officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by RainsSeale Funeral Home. He was born March 16, 1919, in Whitney to Guy Everett Bradshaw and Florence E. Nichols Bradshaw. He married Gladys Ellen Jones on July 11, 1942. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II on the USS LST 327. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. and retired as a captain in the Army National Guard. He received campaign medals in the Euro-African and Middle Eastern campaigns and earned two Bronze Stars. He worked as parts manager for Faubion Implement. He was also a county commissioner for Runnels County and a city judge in Ballinger. He was a member of the Lions Club, AARP, Texas National Guard, Ballinger Cemetery Association, Texas Crippled Children Association and was active in Meals on Wheels. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Survivors include three brothers, Cecil Bradshaw and John Bradshaw, both of Ballinger, and Jim Bradshaw of Pensacola, Fla.; three sisters, Nell Dorner of San Angelo and Edra Horn and Avis Van Winkle, both of Ballinger. NORBAN ALAN SCRUB TAYLOR EDEN Norban Alan Scrub Taylor, 55, of Eden passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, at Heritage House nursing home in San Angelo. He was born Nov. 2, 1945, in Brady to Norban and Evelyn Taylor. Norban was a Methodist and a member of the VFW as well as the Masonic Lodge. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era and was a member of the Brady police force, as well as the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Office in California. A scholar of Tarleton University and Texas A&M University, he was a respected member of the community. Scrub was an avid student of history, especially in regard to the Civil War and the Old West. Scrub loved life and even though multiple sclerosis had taken its toll on his ability to fully enjoy it, he never gave up on always looking on the bright side of everything. He made friends easily and was loved by many. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at First United Methodist Church in Eden with Flo Perez officiating. Interment will follow in Eden Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Norban and Evelyn Taylor. Survivors include three daughters, Erica Muffy Taylor of Dallas, Hillary Bo Taylor of San Angelo and LeeAnne Taylor of California; one son, Norban Ross Taylor of California; one grandson, Jeremy Ortega of San Angelo and one granddaughter, Ahstin Downing of San Angelo. Other survivors include two brothers, Alton Rusty Taylor and wife, Molly, of Marfa, and their children Brandon Taylor and Amy Parker; and Lee Smokey Taylor of Eldorado and his son, Seth Taylor; and one aunt, Charlcy Stansberry of Eden, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bill Hodges, Delwin Greer, Arturo Garcia, Benny Fred Kothmann, Robert Stansberry and Brandon Taylor. Arrangements are by Eden Funeral Home. We will miss him dearly, but we realize his absence is only temporary. God bless him. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 02/09/01 _________________________________________________________________ FUNERALS TODAY SAN ANGELO Alejandra G. Martinez, 87, at 10 a.m. at Central Church of Christ in Del Rio; burial in San Felipe Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. BALLINGER Charles Eldred Bradshaw, 81, at 10 a.m. at Avenue B Church of Christ; burial in Evergreen Cemetery; arrangements by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. BRADY Fannie Mae Jackson, 85, graveside service at 1 p.m. in Rest Haven Cemetery; arrangements by Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. BRADY E.D. Solsbery, 86, of Lohn, at 10 a.m. at Leatherwood Memorial Chapels; burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. CRANE Helen Field, 88, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; burial in Crane County Cemetery; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. EDEN Norban Alan Taylor, 55, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; burial in Eden Cemetery; arrangements by Eden Funeral Home. OZONA Rodolfo Elisio Vargas, 46, at 10 a.m. at Templo Silo Assembly of God; burial in Lima Cemetery; arrangements by Preddy Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Louise Webb, 94, of Scottsdale, Ariz., graveside service at 1 p.m. in Garden of Memories Cemetery; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. SATURDAY SAN ANGELO Annie Mae Young, 91, of Big Lake, at 3 p.m. at Big Lake Church of Christ; burial in Glen Rest Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Brian C. Cox, 51, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Sweetwater Cemetery; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Edna Sally Burris, 75, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in Round Rock. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Bertha Louise Dean, 95, of Fort Worth died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. BIG SPRING L.A. Francys Plowman, 79, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. MONAHANS Hansford Hamp Lawrence Freeze, 91, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Harkey Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. OZONA Paulino Arreaga Bracamontes, 72, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 4 p.m. today at Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida with burial in Lima Cemetery. Arrangements are by Preddy Funeral Home. MENARD Mary Ellen Mauldin, 89, of Sonora, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home. FORT STOCKTON Robert W. Cushman, 78, died Jan. 29, 2001, in Fort Stockton. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, in Saragosa Cemetery. LLANO Alma Henson Birk, 91, of Llano, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church with burial in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. SAN SABA Robert Watkins, 69, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001. Service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in San Saba City Cemetery. SAN SABA Luis A. Soto, 54, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in Brownwood. Service will be at 10 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial in San Saba City Cemetery. SWEETWATER Melba Daves, 70, of Sweetwater died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in Abilene. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home. BIG SPRING James Pollard, 77, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ OBITUARIES G.C. BROUGHTON BIG SPRING G.C. Broughton Jr., 78, of Big Spring, longtime area farmer and businessman, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in a Lubbock hospital after complications from heart bypass surgery. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Kenneth Patrick, chaplain of Baptist Memorials Center in San Angelo, officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Park. Mr. Broughton was born to a pioneering Howard County family on Aug. 30, 1922. He owned and operated farms in Howard, Martin, Glasscock, Gaines, Hale, Floyd and Lamb counties. He also owned and operated Broughton Implement for more than 25 years, as well as numerous cotton gins. He was active in the oil and gas industry throughout West Texas. G.C. Broughton Jr. served on many boards of directors, including the Security State Bank, Salvation Army, Howard County Tax Appraisal District, Ruidoso Jockey Club and the advisory board of Methodist Hospital in Lubbock. He was a Rotarian and a member of First Baptist Church in Big Spring. Survivors include his wife, Jean Broughton of Big Spring; two stepsons, Casey Wilder of Houston and Scott Wilder and wife, Alicia, of Dallas; granddaughter, Kyla Wilder of Houston; a brother and his wife, Robert and Alpha Broughton of Angleton; two sisters-in-law, Sue Broughton of Big Spring and Kae Wise of Dallas; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover Cleveland Broughton and Virgie M. Broughton; a brother, Johnny Ray Broughton; a sister, Dorothy Taylor; and a brother-in-law, Warren Wise. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Newton, Marion Newton, Gibson Feagin, Clay Ingram, John Wilson, Lee Wescott, Bill Pollard and Bob Brock. Honorary pallbearers will be Sonny Shroyer, Fred Eckert, Jerry Worthy, Ralph McLaughlin, O.F. Priest, John Currie, Kent Morgan, Murray Murphy, Tim Cross, Rich Anderson and R.H. Weaver. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. ANNIE MAE YOUNG Annie Mae Young, 91, died quietly in her sleep at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at Reagan County Care Center in Big Lake. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Main Street Church of Christ in Big Lake with interment in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Annie Mae was was born Feb. 3, 1910, in Georgetown to Paul and Ruby North. She attended San Angelo public schools. She was married to E.E. Peck Young in August 1925. The couple had been married 62 years when he died in 1987. Peck installed and maintained windmills and pumps throughout West Texas. The couple moved to Big Lake in 1957. Annie Mae babysat for generations of Big Lake children and for several years presided over TOPS (Take Off Pounds). She was active in the Church of Christ and met daily at the Dairy Queen happy hour for friendship, Cokes and snacks. She was preceded in death by her parents; a baby sister, Pauline; and a brother, Morris. Survivors include two sons, Milton Earl Young and wife, Clara, of Sealy, and Sam Wayne Young and wife, Diane, of San Marcos; three daughters, Shirley Sheppard of Killeen, Martha Sue Packer of Seattle and Mary Smith and husband, Walter, of Houston; and a brother, Joe North and wife, Tommie, of San Angelo. Annie Mae had 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The family requests that memorials be made to the Main Street Church of Christ in Big Lake. COLTON SIDNEY PARKER CRANE Colton Sidney Parker, 92, of Rankin died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in a Midland hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at First Baptist Church in Rankin with the Rev. Jim Medley officiating. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. Mr. Parker was born June 30, 1908, to O.W. and Mildred Parker. He was raised at the Parker Ranch in Iraan. He attended A&M University in 1927, Baylor University in 1940 and graduated from Wayland Baptist College. He married Madeline Suggs Parker July 11, 1929, in San Angelo. Mr. Parker was a rancher and owned his own ranch in Texon before entering the ministry. He had pastored in Austin, Buda, Dawn and several other Texas churches. He had lived in Rankin for the past 11 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rankin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline, in April of 1988; and a son, Doug Parker, in June of 2000. Survivors include two sons, Jack C. Parker and wife, Pamela, of Rankin and Ray McManus and wife, Pat, of Alexandria, La.; a daughter-in-law, Carol Parker of Round Rock; a sister, Vera Allen of Sterling City; grandchildren, Steve Parker and wife, Susan, Chris Parker and wife, Jeanne, Jodean Melton and husband, Maj. Bruno Melton, Scott Parker, Heath Parker and wife, Zorica, Donna Casey, Michael Casey and wife, Erin, Billy McManus and wife, Rae, and Patty McManus; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Childrens Home in Round Rock. NORBAN ALAN SCRUB TAYLOR EDEN Norban Alan Scrub Taylor, 55, of Eden passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, at Heritage House nursing home in San Angelo. He was born Nov. 2, 1945, in Brady to Norban and Evelyn Taylor. Norban was a Methodist and a member of the VFW as well as the Masonic Lodge. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era and was a member of the Brady police force, as well as the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Office in California. A scholar of Tarleton University and Texas A&M University, he was a respected member of the community. Scrub was an avid student of history, especially in regard to the Civil War and the Old West. Scrub loved life and even though multiple sclerosis had taken its toll on his ability to fully enjoy it, he never gave up on always looking on the bright side of everything. He made friends easily and was loved by many. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at First United Methodist Church in Eden with Flo Perez officiating. Interment will follow in Eden Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Norban and Evelyn Taylor. Survivors include three daughters, Erica Muffy Taylor of Dallas, Hillary Bo Taylor of San Angelo and LeeAnne Taylor of California; one son, Norban Ross Taylor of California; one grandson, Jeremy Ortega of San Angelo and one granddaughter, Ahstin Downing of San Angelo. Other survivors include two brothers, Alton Rusty Taylor and wife, Molly, of Marfa, and their children Brandon Taylor and Amy Parker; and Lee Smokey Taylor of Eldorado and his son, Seth Taylor; and one aunt, Charlcy Stansberry of Eden, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bill Hodges, Delwin Greer, Arturo Garcia, Benny Fred Kothmann, Robert Stansberry and Brandon Taylor. Arrangements are by Eden Funeral Home. We will miss him dearly, but we realize his absence is only temporary. God bless him. HAZEL M. McGOVNEY Hazel M. McGovney, 85, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Craig Myers and the Rev. Louie Andrews of St. Paul Presbyterian Church officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Hazel was born Oct. 9, 1915, in Bowling Green, Ohio, to Clarence and Bertha Woolley. She and her husband moved to San Angelo from Defiance, Ohio, in 1976. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. McGovney. She is survived by her son, John Eric McGovney and his wife, Rosemary, of Toms River, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Andy (Marie) Hoelle, and a sister-in-law, Ruth McGovney, both of San Angelo. Memorials may be made to the St. Paul Presbyterian Church or the American Heart Association. ESTELLA WHITE JACKSON On Feb. 6, 2001, the Lord called Estella White Jackson home. She was born June 19, 1919, in Calvert to Pearlie and Johnny White. Later in years Estella moved to Barnhart to the Gene Linthicum Ranch. She married Howard Jackson, and he preceded her in death. She resided on the Linthicum Ranch for 65 years and during those years. She was loved and she loved and cared for several generations. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Big Lake. She served faithfully on the usher and mission boards. In 1996, Estella moved to Big Lake to live until she was called to her final resting place. She was a resident of the Reagan County Care Center. Leaving to mourn her passing are two brothers, Henry White of Austin and George White of Snyder; 18 nieces and nephews; 17 great-nieces and great-nephews; 14 great-great-nieces; one great-great-great-niece; and a host of relatives and friends. Her two sisters, Berdine Black and Ollie T. Haywood preceded Estella in death. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Big Lake with the Rev. H.S. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. ZONA T. SMITH LAUREL, Miss. Mrs. Zona T. Smith, 87, of Mendenhall, Miss., and formerly of Laurel, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at Conva Rest of Mendenhall. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Memory Chapel Home in Laurel. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Little will officiate. She was a retired bookkeeper and secretary and was a member of First Baptist Church of Long Beach, Miss. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Clyde Smith in 1990, and an infant son, Clyde Kent Smith. Mrs. Smith is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen H. and Beverly Smith of San Angelo; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherrill and Aubrey Haynes of Magee, Miss.; four grandchildren, Tracey Crawford of Magee and Katy Dalton, Wesley Smith and Lanna Smith, all of San Angelo; and two great-grandchildren, Laurel Crawford and Christa Crawford, both of Magee. Arrangements are by Memory Chapel Funeral Home. WILDA B. MOBLEY Wilda B. Mobley went to meet her maker Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in a local nursing home. Wilda was born in Sonora, to Benton L. and Emma P. Binyon. She was one of seven girls and three boys. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, as well as her husband, Robert T. Mobley. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Wilda spent most of her married life in Odessa where she was a member of the United Methodist Church. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, in Sunset Memorial Park in Odessa. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the donors favorite charity. LEN WORTH BUD BURK This world has lost one of the good guys. Len Bud Burk, 62, of San Angelo passed away at his residence Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001. Len Bud Burk was born in Algerita, Texas, on Nov. 27, 1938, to Viola and Lemuel Burk, who both preceded Len in death. He was a graduate of Lake View High School, subsequently serving our country for more than 29 years in the Army. He was a Vietnam veteran and a highly decorated soldier. In 1992, he retired in San Angelo with his wife of 30 years, Carolyn Burk. In his retirement he enjoyed playing golf and was an avid fisherman. His light continues to shine in those he left behind. Along with his wife, survive a daughter, Jackie Lin Burk of Dallas; and a son, Aaron Eric Cabrera, who resides in Savannah, Ga. Len has two grandchildren, Zoe Alana Seiler and Aaron Eric Cabrera. His four sisters are Nelda Mayfield of Sonora, Shirley Griffith of Georgetown, Janet McGuffin of San Angelo and Brenda Brown of Lewisville. His glow radiates numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lens family would like to extend our gratitude to all those who loved, supported and prayed for us along this journey. We also would like to thank all the medical staff and caregivers who provided him and us with comfort and care. A private service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of San Angelo. CHARLES ELDRED BRADSHAW BALLINGER Charles Eldred Bradshaw, 81, died at .4:56 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, in Ballinger. Visitation was from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Avenue B Church of Christ with Charles Ball officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. He was born March 16, 1919, in Whitney to Guy Everett Bradshaw and Florence E. Nichols Bradshaw. He married Gladys Ellen Jones on July 11, 1942. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II on the USS LST 327. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and retired as a captain in the Army National Guard. He received campaign medals in the Euro-African and Middle Eastern campaigns and earned two Bronze Stars. He worked as parts manager for Faubion Implement. He was also a county commissioner for Runnels County and a city judge in Ballinger. He was a member of the Lions Club, AARP, Texas National Guard, Ballinger Cemetery Association, Texas Crippled Children Association and was active in Meals on Wheels. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Survivors include three brothers, Cecil Bradshaw and John Bradshaw, both of Ballinger, and Jim Bradshaw of Pensacola, Fla.; and four sisters, Nell Dorner of San Angelo, Edra Horn and Avis Van Winkle, both of Ballinger, and Barbara Rogers of Fort Smith, Ark. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 02/10/01 _________________________________________________________________ FUNERALS TODAY SAN ANGELO Hazel M. McGovney, 85, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Annie Mae Young, 91, of Big Lake, at 3 p.m. at Main Street Church of Christ; burial in Glen Rest Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. LLANO Alma Henson Birk, 91, at 1:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church; burial in Llano City Cemetery; arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. MONAHANS Hansford Lawrence Freeze, 91, at 11 a.m. in Harkey Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. SAN SABA Luis A. Soto, 54, at 10 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church; burial in San Saba Cemetery; arrangements by Howell-Doran Funeral Home. SAN SABA Robert Watkins, 69, at 2 p.m. in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel; burial in San Saba Cemetery. SWEETWATER Brian C. Cox, 51, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Sweetwater Cemetery; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. MONDAY CRANE Colton Sidney Parker, 92, of Rankin, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Rankin; graveside service at 3 p.m. in Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. FEB. 17 FORT STOCKTON Robert W. Cushman, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Saragosa Cemetery; arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Lorelane Lee, 84, of San Angelo died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. COLEMAN Sidney E. Dalton, 76, of Gouldbusk died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in a Brownwood hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman City Cemetery. BIG SPRING Joyce Georgetta Winchester, 60, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. GOLDTHWAITE Alva Johnson Thursday, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in a Gatesville hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by StacyWilkins Funeral Home. FORT STOCKTON Violet J. Alka, 72, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in Odessa. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. LLANO Norman Lee Hap Stark, 76, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. today in Valley Spring Cemetery in Valley spring. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. McCAMEY Ben Edward Muschalek Jr., 70, of McCamey died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in an Odessa hospital. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. MASON Albert Navarro, 32, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Josephs Catholic Church with burial in Crosby Cemetery. SAN SABA Bill Grimes, 74, of Seadrift died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in Victoria. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in San Saba City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Howell Doran Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Melba Davis, 70, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church with burial in McCoy Funeral Home Garden of Memories. SWEETWATER Ivan L. Wozencraft Jr., 61, of Sweetwater died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Olton Cemetery in Olton. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. WINTERS Lou Esther Gerhardt, 86, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, in a Granbury nursing center. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church with burial in Protestant Cemetery in Rowena. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home. BIG SPRING James Frank Patterson, 95, of Sand Springs died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Doris M. Sullivan, 77, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, died in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Watson Cemetery in Lampasas. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. BIG SPRING The Rev. James Pollard, 77, of Big Spring died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Bethel Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Ruby Ann Knox, 74, of Big Spring died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at her residence. Service will be at 4:30 p.m. today in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. BIG SPRING Sharon Aldridge Thompson , 50, of Big Spring died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ OBITUARIES RALPH FLEMMING Ralph Flemming, 75, of San Angelo passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, in Shannon Medical Center. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Wilkerson of Hillcrest Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Ralph was born June 4, 1925, in Cambridge, Mass. He served four years in the U.S. Navy and six years in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Flemming married Ada McKay Nov. 24, 1950, in San Angelo. He was a retired electrician. Ralph was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ada Flemming of San Angelo; one daughter, Kathy Ahnberg and husband, Loren, of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren, Scott Ahnberg and wife, Theresa, Kristy Scott and husband, Adam, Mandi Ahnberg, Kaylee Ahnberg and Ryan Ahnberg; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Murray and Shirley McKay, A.C. and Izetta Walker and Jerry McKay, all of San Angelo, and Ann Flemming of New Bern, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews. Ralph was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was adored by his grandchildren. BEVERLY ALLISON STERLING CITY Beverly Ann Allison, beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend, left this world to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001. Service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at the First Baptist Church of Sterling City with Pastor Jason McGuire and Tyson Allison officiating. Interment will follow in Montvale Cemetery. Arrangements are by Ross Funeral Home. Beverly was born Aug. 8, 1963, in Joliet, Ill. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Burl Allison; and a niece, Tana Lee Bowen. Beverly graduated from Sterling High School in 1982 and worked as a health care provider. She was a Baptist. Survivors are her children, Tyson Allison of Sterling City and Randy Parrish and Robbie Parrish of Ovalo; her mother, Darlene Allison of Sterling City; her sisters, Dorothy Poindexter and her husband, Calvin, of Odessa; Sandra Bowen and her husband, Mike, of St. Jo; her brothers, Raymond Allison Jr. and his wife, Lisa, of Sterling City and James Allison and his wife, Diane, of Hico; grandmother, Oleta Flack of Mount Vernon, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews and a great-niece. You will always be in our hearts and minds. We love you. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 02/12/01 _________________________________________________________________ FUNERALS TODAY SAN ANGELO Edna Burris, 75, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Harold Lloyd Fulks, 79, at 2 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. SAN ANGELO Lorelane Lee, 84, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Francisca G. Lopez, 92, at 1:30 p.m. at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North; burial in Fairmount Cemetery. BIG SPRING Gladys Choate, 93, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Mount Olive Memorial Park; arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. BIG SPRING The Rev. James Pollard, 77, at 2 p.m. at Mount Bethel Baptist Church; arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Sharon Aldridge Thompson, 50, at 2 p.m. in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel; graveside service at 4 p.m. in Sweetwater Cemetery. COLEMAN Arvill Burnett, 75, of Santa Anna, at 2 p.m. in Walker Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Gouldbusk Cemetery. CRANE Jewel Stella Harvey, 87, of Odessa, at 2 p.m. at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home; burial in Crane County Cemetery. CRANE Colton Sidney Parker,92, of Rankin, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Rankin; graveside service at 3 p.m. in Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. MASON Albert Navarro, 32, rosary at 7 p.m. in Mason Funeral Home Chapel; service at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Josephs Catholic Church with burial in Crosby Cemetery. MENARD Mary Charlene Hodges, 74, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Rest Haven Cemetery; arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home. ROSCOE Karlvin Helm, 79, at 2 p.m. at Church of Christ; burial in Roscoe Cemetery; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Melba Davis, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church; burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Doris M. Sullivan, 77, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Watson Cemetery in Lampasas; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. TUESDAY SAN ANGELO Clara Bell Stout, 91, at 10 a.m. in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. SAN ANGELO Florence G. Weller, 81, rosary at 7 p.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church; service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church; burial in Calvary Cemetery; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Nannie Pauline Easter Riley, 88, at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church; burial in Trinity Memorial Park; arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. STANTON George Stanley Boswell, 39, memorial service at 2 p.m. at St. Anns Catholic Church; arrangements by Stanton Memorial Funeral Home. SATURDAY FORT STOCKTON Robert W. Cushman, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Saragosa Cemetery; arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Milta Ermadine Baker, 83, of San Angelo died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. MONAHANS Leon Mobley, 87, of Monahans died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Monahans Memorial Cemetery Pavilion. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. KINGSLAND Josephine Jo McMillan, 91, of Tow died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County. Arrangements are by WaldropeHatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. EARLY Jack W. Burleson, 44, of Early died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, in a Brownwood hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rocky Creek Cemetery. OZONA Christina Sanchez, 18, of Ozona died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001. Services are pending at Preddy Funeral Home. OZONA Jacqueline Garcia, 22 months, of Ozona died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001. Services are pending at Preddy Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ OBITUARIES MAC HENSON Lillian McShan Henson, 80, of San Angelo, passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2000, at her residence. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carl Rohlfs officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Mac graduated from Shannon School of Nursing in 1942. She loved her work at Shannon Hospital and as a rural county health nurse. Throughout her adult life, one of her greatest satisfactions had been her association with Shannon Nurses Alumni Association. Her greatest joy was the special times spent with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, J.W. Henson of San Angelo; a son, Ron Henson and daughter-in-law, Melanie, of Belton; a daughter, Karan Henson of San Angelo; grandsons, McShan Henson of Augusta, Ga., Daniel and Wade Hohmann of San Angelo, granddaughters, Jennifer McCarty of Salado and Lacey Hohmann of San Angelo; great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Henson and Kailey McCarty; sisters, Louise Thomerson and Dorothy Parker and husband, Tom; a brother, Fred McShan and wife, Mary Ann; and many nieces, nephews and friends whom she loved dearly. Pallbearers will be McShan Henson, Daniel Hohmann, Wade Hohmann, Jerry Thomerson, Al Thomerson, Colby Latham and Frank Semmelmann. ROBERT CHESTER PRESTON Robert Chester Preston, 82, of San Angelo passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, after a long bout with Alzheimers. He was born April 7, 1918, in Xenia, Ohio, and was raised on a farm near Clifton, Ohio. He served his county during World War II as a pilot, flying the treacherous cargo route over the Himalayan Mountains known as the Hump. He married Bobbye Caroline OQuinn whom he met during pilot training at Goodfellow Air Force Base. Together they had a rich and wonderful life, raising three loving children in the process. He was a member of St. Paul Presbyterian Church and past master of the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his bother, Jack Preston, and a daughter-in-law, Alice Preston. He is survived by his wife, Bobbye Preston of San Angelo; a daughter, Julie Bodin and Scott of Edmond, Okla.; sons, Patrick Preston and Cay of San Angelo and Robert Tony Preston of Jamestown, Ohio; grandchildren, Joel Preston of San Angelo, Austin Bodin of Edmund, Okla., Angie Spitler and Sam of Jamestown and Corry Preston of Clifton; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Crumrine of Cedarville, Ohio. Memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at St. Paul Presbyterian Church. The family requests that memorials be made to St. Paul Presbyterian Church. CLARA BELL STOUT Clara Bell Stout, 91, of San Angelo died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with the Rev. Jay Adcock of United Pentecostal Church of Pasadena and the Rev. Ray Aldridge of United Pentecostal Church of Robert Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Clara was born Nov. 26, 1909, in Thurber, to Jess and Laura Bell Hall Sheek. She married Joseph Henry Stout on Aug. 16, 1938, in San Angelo. He died on Aug. 12, 1978. Clara was a very devoted and loving wife, mother and friend who will be deeply missed. She worked for M System Food Stores for more than 25 years before retiring. Clara was also very instrumental in keeping the United Pentecostal Church of San Angelo organized and together during the early years when the West Texas ministers were few and far between. Survivors include a daughter, Jo Ann Adcock and husband, Jay, of Pasadena; two sons, Roy Lee Edwards and wife, Elizabeth, of Kemp and Paul Richard Stout of Illinois; a sister, Velma Ewing and husband, Thell, of San Angelo; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren. HARRY W. ROBINSON Harry W. Robinson, 86, of San Angelo went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, in Shannon Medical Center. Service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Wilkerson, pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church, and the Rev. Lakan Mariano, pastor of College Hills Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Mr. Robinson was born Oct. 6, 1914, in Clarendon to James and Mary Robinson. Following graduation from Matador High School, he was a cowboy on the Matador Ranch. He was married to Margaret Frances Hampton on May 22, 1938, in Abilene. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in 1993. She preceded him in death on July 29, 1993. He was a resident of San Angelo from 1954 to 1967 and returned to San Angelo in 1978 after retiring as an associate engineer with Schepps Dairy in Dallas. He was dedicated to the children he served for six years as school crossing guard at Travis Elementary School. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He loved to read the novels of Zane Gray, which he read and reread his entire adult life. Survivors include his daughter, Linda Syler of San Angelo; two grandchildren, Melanie Syler and Garry Syler, and one great-grandchild, Brian Syler, all of San Angelo; one nephew, Bill Robinson of El Cajon, Calif.; three nieces; a cousin, Mary Elizabeth Parris of Fort Worth; two sisters-in-law, Melba Austin of Dallas and Maurine Wylie of Snyder. He also is survived by special friends, Ed and Debbie Huwa and Bill and Darla West; neighbors, Bob and Ruth Ballentine and Barbara Kirkham; special caregiver, Anita Rivera; and his most beloved little Pomeranian, Amanda. The family would like to thank Dr. Peter Chang and the personnel of 4 South and 6 South at Shannon Medical Center for their compassionate care. Pallbearers will be Garry Syler, Harry Taylor, Carroll Wylie, Ronnie Wylie, Joe Jackson, Bill West and Ed Huwa. HAROLD L. FULKS Harold L. Fulks went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Johnsons Funeral Home with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Harold was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Jenks, Okla. He served in the Air Force during World War II from 1940-1945, was a longtime employee of Phillips Oil Co. and retired from Damson Oil in 1986. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Vertie Fulks of Grape Creek; his children, Paulette Ray of Midland, Johnnie Fulks of Tulsa, Okla., Donna and Sedney Seider and Danny and Kathy Fulks, all of San Angelo, Elaine and Jim Hill of California, Ronny and Vicki Lipsey, Jimmy and Patty Austin, Linda and Mike Bohannan, Peggy and Dennis Crook and Vicki Porter, all of Odessa, Kenneth Austin of Corpus Christi and Micki and Junior Flores of Iraan; two brothers, Lloyd Fulks of Tulsa and Floyd Fulks of Fairfield Bay, Ark.; 22 grandchildren; 30 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Donald Seider, Dennis Seider, Michael Fulks, Denny Fulks, Ricky Fulks, Johnnie Fulks, Chase Brinkley and Michael Bohannan. Harold will always be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all of his family and numerous friends. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 02/13/01 _________________________________________________________________ FUNERALS TODAY SAN ANGELO Lillian McShan Henson, 80, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Harry W. Robinson, 86, at 11:30 a.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Fairmount Cemetery. SAN ANGELO Clara Bell Stout, 91, at 10 a.m. in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. SAN ANGELO Florence G. Weller, 81, rosary at 7 p.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church; service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church; burial in Calvary Cemetery; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Nannie Pauline Easter Riley, 88, at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church; burial in Trinity Memorial Park; arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. EARLY Jack W. Burleson, 44, at 2 p.m. in Heartland Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Rocky Creek Cemetery. STANTON George Stanley Boswell, 39, memorial service at 2 p.m. at St. Anns Catholic Church; arrangements by Stanton Memorial Funeral Home. WEDNESDAY MONAHANS Leon Mobley, 87, graveside service at 10:30 a.m. in Monahans Memorial Cemetery Pavilion; arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Lupe Salazar, 57, of Ruidoso Downs and formerly of Eldorado, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in Ruidoso Downs. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at Templo Getsemani Assembly of God Church in Eldorado with burial in Eldorado Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knickerbocker. SAN ANGELO Victor Brazil, 91, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Starks Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Nell Kelley, 79, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Mary E. Davis, 93, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Belvedere Memorial Park with arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. KINGSLAND Charles P. Aishman, 90, died Sunday, Feb. 11. 2001, in Austin. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kingsland Community Church with burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. MONAHANS Santos Carrasco, 86, of Fort Davis died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at noon today at Rosa de Sharon with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG Adela Torrez Sanchez, 72, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG Richard Barnard Butler, 82, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hill Country Evangelical Free Church with arrangements by Schaetter Funeral Home. OZONA Christina Sanchez, 18, and Jacqueline Kay Garcia, 22 months, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in Ozona. Service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Preddy Funeral Home. CONROE Thelma Montgomery McCoy, 88, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, in Conroe. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring with arrangements by Conroe Funeral Directors. KINGSLAND Glenn E. Bankston, 74, of Tow died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in a local care center. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tow Cemetery. CRANE Kay Bruce, 54, of Aubrey died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, at her residence. Services are pending at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. GOLDTHWAITE Victor Corona, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, in a Temple hospital. Services are pending at Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. BALLINGER Vernon L. Wallace, 77, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001 in Ballinger. Services are pending at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ OBITUARIES MILTA ERMADINE BAKER Milta Ermadine Baker, 83, of San Angelo died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, in a local nursing home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Nelson Erwin and the Rev. Dr. Ron Sutto of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Milta was born Nov. 24, 1917, in Coleman to Rush L. and Rebecca Chapman McIntosh. Milta moved to San Angelo in 1926. She married Wayne B. Baker on Oct. 27, 1935, in San Angelo. He preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 2000. She was a homemaker, an active member of First Presbyterian Church Womens Forum and a volunteer for Meals for the Elderly, West Texas Rehabilitation Center and various charities and organizations. She is survived by a daughter, Jan Amo and husband, Bob, of San Angelo; sister, Mary Erwin and husband, Nelson, of San Angelo; brothers, Frank Mutt McIntosh and wife, Mary, of Houston and Dr. Richard McIntosh and wife, Evelyn, of Weatherford; three grandchildren, Larissa B. Whitaker and husband, Jeff, of Winters, T.J. Stewart and wife, Wendy, of San Angelo and Dustin Stewart of San Antonio; three great-grandchildren, Kayla Hightower of Winters and Blake Stewart and Rowdy Stewart, both of San Angelo; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Memorials may be made to Meals for the Elderly, VistaCare Hospice, West Texas Rehab and Make a Wish Foundation. NANCY WILSON THOMPSON BRADY Nancy Wilson Thompson, 73, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in Brady. She was born Jan. 25, 1928, in Claude, Texas, to Jap Wilson Sr. and Hattie Wharton Wilson. She married Luke Thompson on Aug. 20, 1949, in Claude. They had celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary last August. Nancy graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in foreign language and was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was an active member of the Brownwood Alumni Chapter. She was a schoolteacher for 30 years, teaching in Friendship, Eldorado and Brady and lived in the area since 1957. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and was loved by all who knew her. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sheldon Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Jap Wilson Jr., Joe Wilson and Jim Wilson. She is survived by her husband, Luke Thompson of Brady; daughters, Nancy Echart and husband, Jim, of Dallas, Charlotte Banks and husband, Ron, of Colleyville and Debbie Wright and husband, Dave, of University Park; brother, Ben Wilson and wife, Georgia, of Claude; sister, Martha McMaster and husband, Gene, of Waco; grandchildren, Will Echart, Abby Banks, Douglas Banks and Jon Wright; sisters-in-law, Jackie Wilson of Amarillo and Francis Peters and husband, Elmer, of Eldorado; special friend, Doris Southall of Amarillo; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Clifford Grubbs, Frank Roddie, Jim Underwood, LeRoy Keese, Dr. Jeff Mays and Kim King. The family wishes to thank San Angelo Hospice, Lupe Moreno, Naomi Gonzales and Diana Cox and a special thanks to Claire Newlin for her loving care. Arrangements are by Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. JOHN OLIN LUSBY MIDLAND John Olin Lusby, formerly of Big Lake went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001. He passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness in Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland. He was born Nov. 3, 1905, in Exray, Texas, in Erath County, to Grace Josephine Gilbreath Lusby and John Lyde Lusby. He grew up in Abilene and graduated from Simmons College in 1928. He worked for West Texas Utilities Co. in Merkel and Ozona for 23 years. He moved to Big Lake from Ozona and worked as a CPA until his retirement. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a lifetime member of the Big Lake Golf Association. John served as a first lieutenant in World War II. He was classified as a 2120. He married Lola Ada Dennis on Sept. 26, 1931, in Merkel. They were married for 54 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 54 years, Lola; two brothers, Clayton Lusby and Baby Boy Lusby; three sisters, Faye Kirk, Velma Hallmark and Hattie Jones; one nephew; and one great-nephew. He is survived by five nieces, Hattie Richardson, Lillian Jo King, Yvonne Collins, Karen Wiggins and Emily Ives; four nephews, Lusby Kirk, Thiess L. Jones, Donald L. Lusby and John Lusby; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. John also is survived by his adopted family with whom he had resided in Greenwood for the last four years, Michael and Peggy Bowersox and grandsons, John and Ky Hickman. He leaves behind many, many friends. He will be missed deeply by all who knew him. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Merkel Cemetery in Merkel with the Rev. C.L. Wallace officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Pipkin Funeral Home and Chapel. MAC HENSON Lillian McShan Henson, 80, of San Angelo, passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, at her residence. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carl Rohlfs officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Mac graduated from Shannon School of Nursing in 1942. She loved her work at Shannon Hospital and as a rural county health nurse. Throughout her adult life, one of her greatest satisfactions had been her association with Shannon Nurses Alumni Association. Her greatest joy was the special times spent with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, J.W. Henson of San Angelo; a son, Ron Henson and daughter-in-law, Melanie, of Belton; a daughter, Karan Henson of San Angelo; grandsons, McShan Henson and wife, Allison, of Augusta, Ga., Daniel and Wade Hohmann of San Angelo, granddaughters, Jennifer McCarty and husband, Neil, of Salado and Lacey Hohmann of San Angelo; great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Henson and Kailey McCarty; sisters, Louise Thomerson and Dorothy Parker and husband, Tom; a brother, Fred McShan and wife, Mary Ann; and many nieces, nephews and friends whom she loved dearly. Pallbearers will be McShan Henson, Daniel Hohmann, Wade Hohmann, Jerry Thomerson, Al Thomerson, Colby Latham, Frank Semmelmann and Larry McShan. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Hospice of San Angelo or Shannon Nurses Alumni Association. THELMA E. JORDAN AUSTIN Thelma E. Jordan, 77, a 15-year resident of Austin, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2001. She retired from the Texas Rehabilitation Commission and was a member of the Hyde Park Baptist Church. She was a kind, gentle friend and an active and loving grandmother. She is survived by her son, Ralph Jordan Jr. and wife, Virginia, of Beaumont; daughter, Patti English of Austin; sisters, Faye Bing of Palestine and Stella Olds of Slidell, La.; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Davis Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N. Lamar with the Rev. Joe Carrell of Hyde Park Baptist Church officiating. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, in Grice Community Cemetery, near Gilmer, Texas. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Hyde Park Baptist Church, 3901 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751. ROY ROBINSON BRONTE Roy Robinson, 83, of Bronte passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in the Bronte Health & Rehab Center. Roy was born April 16, 1917, in Wingate to Carlton and Emily Howard Robinson. He married Rachel Whigham on July 22, 1939, in Runnels County. Prior to joining the Navy in World War II, he worked in San Angelo at Mathis Field (then known as Concho Field) and at Goodfellow Field for Civil Service. He spent most of his enlistment stationed in Jacksonville, Fla. Roy and Rachel moved to Bronte where he went to work for Caperton Chevrolet as a mechanic. He worked for the Capertons for 23 years. He then became part owner of Highway Garage until he retired. After retirement he continued working on lawn mowers and tillers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Robinson; his parents, Carlton and Emily Robinson; and two brothers, Harley and R.V. Robinson. Roy is survived by three children, Larry Robinson and wife, Dana, Pat Martindale and husband, Ed, and Cynthia Robinson, all of Bronte. He also is survived by his second mother, Madge Robinson of Bronte; one sister, Grace Childers and husband, Arvin, of Wingate; two sisters-in-law, Anna Lou Robinson of Stanton and Clare Alyce Robinson of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Kenny, Jennifer and Cory; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at First United Methodist Church in Bronte with the Rev. Paul Evans and the Rev. R.W. Blackmon officiating. Burial will follow in the Wingate Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be C.B. Barbee, Les Rolls, George Snapp, Bob Ragsdale, Jimmy Turner, Jimmy Ed Mackey, Alonzo Robbins and Jerry McCutchen. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Mac Parker, R.T. Caperton, Matthew Caperton, Royce Fancher and Pete Puentez from the Caperton Chevrolet days and all his coffee drinking buddies. The family requests that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church or Bronte Health & Rehab Center. HAROLD L. FULKS Harold L. Fulks went to be with the Lord Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001. Service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Johnsons Funeral Home with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Harold was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Jenks, Okla. He served in the Air Force during World War II from 1940-1945, was a longtime employee of Phillips Oil Co. and retired from Damson Oil in 1986. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Vertie Fulks of Grape Creek; his children, Paulette Ray of Midland, Johnnie Fulks of Tulsa, Okla., Donna and Sedney Seider and Danny and Kathy Fulks, all of San Angelo, Elaine and Jim Hill of California, Ronny and Vicki Lipsey, Jimmy and Patty Austin, Linda and Mike Bohannan, Peggy and Dennis Crook and Vicki Porter, all of Odessa, Kenneth Austin of Corpus Christi and Micki and Junior Flores of Iraan; two brothers, Lloyd Fulks of Tulsa and Floyd Fulks of Fairfield Bay, Ark.; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Donald Seider, Dennis Seider, Michael Fulks, Denny Fulks, Ricky Fulks, Johnnie Fulks, Chase Brinkley and Michael Bohannan. Harold will always be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all of his family and numerous friends. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 02/14/01 _________________________________________________________________ FUNERALS TODAY SAN ANGELO Milta Ermadine Baker, 83, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Mary E. Davis, 93, graveside service at 1 p.m. in Belvedere Memorial Park; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Florence G. Weller, 81, at 10 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG Richard Barnard Butler, 82, at 10 a.m. at Hill Country Evangelical Free Church; arrangements by Schaetter Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG Adela Torrez Sanchez, 72, at 2 p.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church; burial in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery; arrangements by Schaetter Funeral Home. KINGSLAND Charles P. Aishman, 90, at 2 p.m. at Kingsland Community Church; burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park; arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. KINGSLAND Glenn E. Bankston, 74, of Tow, at 10 a.m. in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Tow Cemetery. MONAHANS Leon Mobley, 87, graveside service at 10:30 a.m. in Monahans Memorial Cemetery Pavilion; arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. OZONA Christina Sanchez, 18, and Jacqueline Kay Garcia, 22 months, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church; burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery; arrangements by Preddy Funeral Home. THURSDAY BIG SPRING Thelma Montgomery McCoy, 88, graveside service in Trinity Memorial Park; arrangements by Conroe Funeral Directors in Conroe. SATURDAY FORT STOCKTON Robert W. Cushman, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Saragosa Cemetery; arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Addie Lee Holland, 87, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at her residence. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Wilma A. Sargent, 94, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Grape Creek Cemetery. GOLDTHWAITE Victor Corona died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, in a Temple hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Big Valley Cemetery. MASON Aline Martin, 88, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Paul Lutheran Church with burial in Gooch Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mason Funeral Home. COLEMAN Agnes J. Alford, 83, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 3 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman Cemetery. PECOS Ramona V. Ortega, 53, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery. BIG SPRING James Holbert Fuller, 95, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at 14th and Main Church of Christ with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Lucy Cox, 88, formerly of Denver City died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in a San Angelo hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Garden City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. RULE Homer L. Dusty Dalton,74, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 3:30 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Rule with burial in Willow Creek Cemetery in Haskell. Arrangements are by Holden-McCauley Funeral Home. CRANE Kay Elisabeth Brents Bruce, 54, of Aubrey died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Tabernacle Baptist Church with burial in Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Betty Ann Mayberry, 70, of Sweetwater, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in a Denton hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in McCoy Funeral Home Garden of Memories. BALLINGER Vernon Louis Wallace, 77, of Paint Rock died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, in a San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Concho Cemetery. BALLINGER C.R. Dick Ayers, 93, of Ballinger died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by RainsSeale Funeral Home. BRADY Vesta Dinks Bynum, 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Chappel Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heart of Texas Funeral Home. McCAMEY Richard Nickens, 53, of McCamey died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in a Midland hospital. Services are pending at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. McCAMEY Paula Heckler, 57, of McCamey died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in a Crane hospital. Services are pending at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. McCAMEY Nina Carolyn Stephens, 62, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ OBITUARIES LEWIS BEALL ELLIOTT COLORADO CITY Mr. Lewis Beall Elliott, 103, of Colorado City died Saturday night, Feb. 10, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the First United Methodist Church in Colorado City with the Rev. Kay Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Colorado City Cemetery. Kiker-Seale Funeral Home is handling arrangements. He was born Sept. 1, 1897, in Sweetwater, Texas, to the Rev. and Mrs. James Lewis Elliott. His father was a Cumberland Presbyterian minister and a photographer. He had four sisters who are now deceased. His family moved to Loraine, Lubbock and back to Loraine. He served in the U.S. Army from 1917-1919 as a sergeant in the Medical Corps in Nogales, Ariz. On June 22, 1919, he married Elizabeth Wilson of Loraine, and they moved to Colorado City when he was discharged from the Army in July of that year. They had five daughters. On June 22, 2000, Lewis and Elizabeth celebrated 81 years of marriage. Upon moving to Colorado City, Mr. Elliott acquired the abstract plant of C.H. Earnest renaming it Mitchell County Abstract Co. It is still in operation. He started Elliott Insurance Agency in 1922 and Colorado Federal Savings in 1934. It was later changed to Colorado City Savings and Loan. He retired as president and chairman of the board March 1, 1973. He served as executive secretary-treasurer for many years. Elliott Insurance Agency became Elliott-Godwin Insurance a few years after Charles Godwin, a son-in-law, returned from service in World War II and joined him in the business. The business was sold in 1987. Mr. Elliott retained his interest in Mitchell County Abstract which is now operated by a grandson, Robert Brookshear. He served as president of the Texas Land Title Association from 1954-55. In September 1977, the city approved the renaming of an area, consisting of 32 acres in the northeast part of Colorado City, the L.B. Elliott addition to Colorado City. Mr. Elliott was a charter member and past president of the Colorado City (Noon) Lions Club which started in July 1922. He was awarded their highest honor, the Melvin Jones Award, and recognized for being the oldest member of Lions International. He was a member and past commander of the Hooker-Pond Post of the American Legion in Colorado City and a member of the Layne Kite Post 181 in Snyder. Mr. Elliott was active in the Chamber of Commerce, Brush and Palate Club and the Historical Commission. He was instrumental in obtaining a new building to house the local museum and in renaming it The Heart of West Texas Museum. He was president of the Heart of West Texas Inc. at the time of his death. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a former member of the Mens Sunday school class, the administrative board and the choir. Mr. Elliott joined the Masonic Lodge on March 17, 1920, and recently was honored for having been an active member for 80 years. He was a past master, past district deputy and a life member. He was a member of the Chapter and Council, the Commandery and the Scottish Rite. He was a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, the West Texas York Rite College, No. 36 in Lubbock and the Priestly Order of the Temple. He was named a knight commander of the Court of Honour in 1969 and a 33rd degree Inspector General Honorary in 1971 in the Scottish Rite. He held life memberships in the Dallas and Lubbock bodies. He was a 50-year member of Suez Shrine Temple in San Angelo. He was a past patron of Colorado Chapter No. 58, Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Elliott is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Colorado City; three daughters, Frances Godwin and Ruth Cooper, both of Colorado City, and Esther Brewer of Carrollton. Two daughters, Juanice Elliott and Shirley Wilkinson are deceased. He had 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home, 338 Locust St., Colorado City. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donors choice. JOANN McINTOSH ODESSA Joann McIntosh, 67 years of age, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in Odessa surrounded by her family and dear friends. She was born July 21, 1933, in Coleman and married Jack Hooker McIntosh Sept. 20, 1952, in Odessa. She began a banking career at American Bank of Commerce on 1959 as a secretary and worked her way up to a loan officer position that covered a span of 20 plus years. She helped many young Odessans with her kindness and knowledge. Her interests were her family and friends that she always stood by with a loyalty that will be missed. Mother left us with the same dignity, grace and unselfishness that carried her through her life and career. She was the bond that held all of us together through good and bad times. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.S. and Robbie Riley; brothers, W.S., Dave and Dewey; and her sister, Jean Sinclair. She is survived by her husband, Jack; son, T and his wife, Karla; daughter, Cindy Freeman; grandchildren, Ben, Bailey and Shan; brothers, Stan Riley of Houston and Don Riley of Hutto; and many nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly. Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m Thursday, Feb. 15, at Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord with the Rev. Preston Weatherly, the Rev. James Otterness and the Rev. Bob Burton officiating. Pallbearers will be her nephews and Ricky Minyen. Arrangements are by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 02/15/01 _________________________________________________________________ TODAY BALLINGER - Vernon Louis Wallace, 77, of Paint Rock, at 3 p.m. in Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Concho Cemetery. BIG SPRING - Lucy Cox, 88, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Garden City Cemetery; arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. BIG SPRING - James Holbert Fuller, 95, at 2 p.m. at 14th and Main Church of Christ; burial in Trinity Memorial Park; arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. BIG SPRING - Thelma Montgomery McCoy, 88, graveside service in Trinity Memorial Park; arrangements by Conroe Funeral Directors in Conroe. BRADY - Vesta Bynum, 83, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Chappel Cemetery; arrangements by Heart of Texas Funeral Home. COLORADO CITY - Lewis Beall Elliott, 103, at 2:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; burial in Colorado City Cemetery; arrangements by Kiker-Seale Funeral Home. ODESSA - Joann McIntosh, 67, memorial service at 2 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord; arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. PECOS - Ramona V. Ortega, 53, at 10 a.m. at Santa Rosa Catholic Church; burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery; arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. SWEETWATER - Betty Ann Mayberry, 70, graveside service at 10 a.m. in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. FRIDAY SAN ANGELO - Wilma A. Sargent, 94, at 2 p.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Grape Creek Cemetery. BALLINGER - C.R. Ayers, 93, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church; burial in Evergreen Cemetery; arrangements by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. CRANE - Kay Elisabeth Bruce, 54, of Aubrey, at 2 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church; burial in Crane County Cemetery; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. SATURDAY FORT STOCKTON - Robert W. Cushman, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Saragosa Cemetery; arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Deaths SAN ANGELO - Gerald W. Nelms, 60, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in Arkansas. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. SAN ANGELO - Handsome Boy Moreno Wiegand and Pretty Girl Moreno Wiegand died at birth Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Joe Ramirez Gamez, 60, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Centro Cristiano Emanuel with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. KERMIT - David Acosta Moreno Sr., 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cooper Funeral Chapel. SWEETWATER - Luz Chagolla Rosas, 91, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. SWEETWATER - Lois Alma Pence, 90, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m Friday in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. McCAMEY - Paula Heckler, 57, of McCamey died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in a Crane hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church in McCamey with burial in Crane County Cemetery in Crane. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. McCAMEY - Nina Carolyn Stephens, 62, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at First Christian Church with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. McCAMEY - Richard Nickens, 53, of McCamey died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in a Midland hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. McCAMEY - Elizabeth Matejowsky, 93, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries NELL KELLEY Nell Kelley, 79, of San Angelo passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, in an area nursing home. Family visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in San Saba City Cemetery with the Rev. Judy Hald of First United Methodist Church of San Saba officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Nell was born Nov. 4, 1921, in San Saba to Lawrence and Alma Ward Hamrick. She married Morris S. Kelley in San Saba on March 12, 1943. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Her husband, Morris, preceded her in death in 1986. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Garrett and husband, Pat, of Austin; two sons, Larry Kelley and wife, Melonie, of Mart and John Arthur Kelley of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Aimee Garrett Friend and John Garrett, both of Houston, Kathy Kelley of Fort Collins, Colo., and Sarah Kelley of Waco. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. MILES LEROY GRADY Miles LeRoy Grady, 88, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in Shannon West Texas Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. John Reynolds of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Miles was born Aug. 13, 1912, in Pecos, to George W. and Nettie LaRue Grady. He was retired from Sears & Roebuck and for several years volunteered at the Tom Green County Courthouse information booth. Miles was a Methodist and a member of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Matte LaRue Grady. Miles is survived by his dedicated and loving caregivers, Virginia Franco, Barbara and Mike Castellano, Carmen Rocha and Mary Fitchett. Longtime family friend, Jane McWhorter, also survives him. Memorials may be made to Sierra Vista United Methodist Church or Meals for the Elderly. TALLIE `LOUISE' DEVORE Tallie ``Louise'' DeVore was born Dec. 11, 1943, in Rocky Mountain, N.C. Following a lengthy illness, Louise quietly passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, at her home. She was educated in the Washington, D.C. school system and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1962. Louise was a faithful member of St. Paul Baptist Church and a reliable employee of the base exchange at Goodfellow Air Force Base for 18 years. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 36 years, Franklin A. DeVore Sr.; two daughters, Angela B. Love of San Antonio and Dorthy Kitchen of Kansas City, Kan.; one son, Franklin A. DeVore Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio; her mother, Leona Barnes of Washington, D.C.; four grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Starks Funeral Chapel. Homegoing service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. DOROTHY JEANNE MILBURN ODESSA - Dorothy Jeanne Milburn, 76, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in Medical Center Hospital. She was born March 25, 1924, in Rule. She graduated from Rule High School in 1941. She married C.V. Milburn Oct. 21, 1950, in Odessa. Jeanne moved to Odessa Oct. 31, 1942. She was a secretary for Duffy McKeel Insurance Co. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, the Honorable C.V. Milburn of Odessa; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tom Meier of San Angelo; a grandson, Jeff Correa of San Marcos; and a great-grandson, Clinton Correa. She also is survived by her brother, Bill Cooper of Odessa. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Trout officiating. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. LOTTIE LEE BAKER LLANO - Lottie Lee Baker passed away Feb. 13, 2001, in Llano. She had lived in Tow since 1995, coming from San Angelo. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Ozona. All services will be officiated by Portis Ribble of San Angelo. Lottie Lee Baker was born May 19, 1903, in San Angelo to the former Lala Mary Scott and Otis Lee Sims. Most of her childhood years were spent on their ranch south of San Angelo during the summer months and during the school months she was sent into town to attend school in San Angelo. She graduated from San Angelo High School in 1921. After a short time spent in the working world, she eloped with Hubert Weldon Baker of San Angelo in 1923, returning to the ranch the day after the ceremony so as not to miss the wedding reception that had been planned for them. She and Hubert moved to Ozona in 1937, where they owned and operated Baker's Food Store and Locker Plant for 20 years. They celebrated 54 years of married life before Hubert passed away in 1977. All this time, Lottie had been writing poems or sayings for family gatherings, birthdays, Christmas and graduations. It was one of her many gifts and every saying or thought was all her own. She wrote for the Ozona Stockman, creating her column ``Snips, Quips & Lifts,'' which had been published in weekly newspapers since 1965. She was known to have never missed a deadline. She referred to her writings as ``fluff off the top of my head'' - many others called it wisdom. Most recently, she was a guest columnist for Jack Cowan, a writer for the San Angelo Standard-Times. She had a long record of accomplishments. During 54 years of successful marriage, she also taught a Sunday school class every Sunday for 50 years. She owned and managed the Retail Merchants Association and Lottie's Book Shop in Ozona for 25 years. She was awarded the J.E.R. Chilton Award twice for ``Outstanding Credit Bureau Reporting in Town of 10,000 Population and Under'' by the National Retail Merchants Association. She was lovingly named ``The Poet Laureate of the Southwest Management Institute'' (a retail merchants annual training school), a title she held for over eight years. She served as a district president of the Federated Women's Clubs, after serving her local club as president. She was also a member of the Eastern Star in Ozona. In addition, she was a member of the Johnson Street Church of Christ in San Angelo and the Ozona Church of Christ since age 12. This lady has lived a full life and been awarded many honors. For instance, quoting from the Llano News, special issue of Feb. 12, 1987, she was described as ``an energetic, peppery, witty lady of 83 years who'd call the Queen of England ``Hon'' then ask her how the royal grandchildren are doing these days - and be truly interested in the answer.'' Lottie was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Weldon Baker in 1977 and one sister, Lola May Gardner. She is survived by an only child, Priscilla B. Pakkila-Gage of Tow; three grandchildren, Jean Ann Sudduth and husband, Ollie, of Bluffton, Carol Lee Bryant and husband, Kirby, of Denham Springs, La., and Betty Lou Bixby and husband, Bob, of Acworth, Ga. She also is survived by seven great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; one niece, Mrs. Beverly Hooper of Tulsa, Okla.; one nephew, Weldon O. Day of Indianola; and a host of family and friends who called her ``Mur.'' WILMA ADDIE SARGENT Wilma Addie Sargent, 94, of Carlsbad died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Carter, pastor of Water Valley United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Grape Creek Cemetery. Wilma was born April 13, 1906, in Lewisville, Texas, to Homer C. and Carrie Elizabeth Baggett. Wilma was a retired teacher and a graduate of the University of North Texas. She taught in public schools in Texas for 39 years, including Water Valley, Ballinger, Eden, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lawn and several schools in the Fort Worth area. For the last 12 years she taught at Water Valley where she was instrumental in getting the Student Council formed, sponsored pep squad, FHA and athletic programs. She was inducted into the Water Valley Hall of Fame. Wilma was a member of the Water Valley United Methodist Church. She was active in the Order of the Eastern Star for 63 years and a member of National Campers and Hikers Association. Wilma was married to B.H. Sargent on Feb. 22, 1941, in Fort Worth. He preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were two grandsons, Doug and Cliff McCain; and nine siblings. Survivors include three sons, M.D. McCain and wife, Durene, of Quemado, Lonnie D. McCain and wife, Shirley, of Duncan, Okla., and Ben Sargent and wife, Gene, of Carlsbad; one daughter, Beth Duarte and husband, J.A., of San Antonio; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Wade Demere, Jim Horn, Jarrell Millican, Charles Sears, Roscoe Turner and Tim Turner. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons, Bryan McCain, Johnny Rivers, Charlie Rivers, Jeff Duarte and Joel Duarte. The family requests memorials be made to Meals for the Elderly, Hospice of San Angelo, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 1092 or a favorite charity. C.R. `DICK' AYERS BALLINGER - C.R. ``Dick` Ayers, 93, of Ballinger passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 13, 2001. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ferris Akins officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Rains-Seale Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m Thursday, Feb. 15. Dick was born Nov. 17, 1907, in Blanket, Texas, to R.Y. and Myrtle Williams Ayers. He lived in Stephenville as a young boy and graduated high school there. He attended John Tarleton College and the University of Texas. He was associated with Higginbothams & Co. his entire life, as he was a direct descendant of the original founders. In 1931 he began working at the lumberyard in San Angelo and in 1933 he moved to Ballinger and became the office manager. He was named the store manager in 1958 an continued until his retirement in 1984 with an accumulation of 53 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ballinger and before retiring was active in various civic affairs. He was a member of the Ballinger Chamber of Commerce and served as president in 1955. He was chairman of the Red Cross drive, a member of New Runnels County Water Board and a charter member of the Ballinger Quarterback Club. He was a member of the Ballinger Noon Lions Club for 48 years, serving numerous years as a director. Dick married Minnie Ola Cox on Jan. 15, 1939. She preceded him in death on Sept. 22, 1979. He later married Louise Curry in 1982. A son, Richard, also preceded him in death in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Louise of Ballinger; two daughters, Kay Tinkler and her husband, Harry, of Ruidoso, N.M., and Jan Kurtz and her husband, Bobby, of Yukon, Okla.; five grandchildren, Jay Tinkler of Denver, Karol Spreen and her husband, Kevin, of Ballinger, Jason Kurtz of Bixby, Okla., Alison Basler and her husband, Jeremy, of Yukon and Amber Kurlander and her husband, Todd, of Lubbock; and four great-grandchildren, Payton and Haley Spreen, Ashlyn Basler and Theo Kurlander. A sister, Betty Ann Dodd of North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Sybil Gregory of Ballinger; a brother-in-law, Doug Cox of Ballinger; and several nieces and nephews and many friends also survive him. Dick was a loving father and grandfather. He loved to fish and shell pecans and piddle in his yard. He was one of those rare people who never met a stranger. A handshake was a good sign he would know you for a long time to come. We will miss you, Poppa.