McLennan CO. TX - Obits from January 1975 Submitted by: Amanda Sipes Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ WACO TRIBUNE HERALD JANUARY 01, 1975 POLKA, PAUL S. Paul S. Polka,61, of 2800 Fort Ave., died at 6:15 p.m., Monday at a local hospital. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Wilkirson-Hatch Chapel. The Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Church of the Assumption, Father Ed Rabroker will officiate. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Survivors: His father, Pete S. Polka, 2800 Fort; one sister, Mrs. J. D. Kestler, Oklahoma City, Okla. Wilkirson-Hatch. Funeral Home 4124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691. TUCKER, MRS. MARIE Mrs. Marie Tucker, 85, 2626 Morrow died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. Funeral services at 4 p.m. Thursday, at Wilkirson and Hatch Chapel Rev. Mark Peering officiating, burial in Oakwood Cemetery. There are no survivors. Active Pallbearers H. C. Buchanan. Mercer Buchanan, John Buchanan, David Miller, Russell Miles, T. B. Whitlow. Honorary Pallbearers: Elwood Seith Sr., and Elwood Seith Jr.. Wilkirson and-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691. JOHNSON, DOLLY Dolly Johnson died Friday in Mart. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Rev. H. T. Willis officiating, burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Survivors: One sister, Mrs. Mary J. Adams of Waco, a nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs., Lawrence Adams; a devoted cousin and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones; a niece, Mrs. Juanita Adams; and other relatives. Active pallbearers: Deacons of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Dorsey-Keatts Funeral Home, 1305 Elm, phone 799-4966. WELLBORN, GROVER A. Grover A. Wellborn, age 70, of Walnut Springs died Monday morning in Glen Rose. Funeral .services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Walnut Springs First Baptist Church, Rev. Glenn Granger and Rev. Louie Sluder officiating. Burial in Fulton Cemetery, Walnut Springs. Survivors: His wife, Vera of Walnut Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Kowis, Pearland; two sons, Richard Wellborn, Okinawa, Vernon Wellborn of Walnut Springs; three brothers, Dewey Wellborn, Cleburne, Olin Wellborn, Clarksville, Ark., Otis Wellborn, Brownwood; one sister, 12 grandchildren and two great - grandchildren. Brister-Lawson Funeral Home; Meridian, Tex. MRS. QUINT DUNN OF COOLIDGE DIES Mrs. Quint Dunn, 85, of Coolidge died Monday afternoon at a Waco nursing home. She was the mother of Mrs. Glenn Ballew of 3825 North Twentieth. Services will be today at First Baptist Church of Coolidge. Burial will be in Coolidge Cemetery. Mrs. Dunn was born at Hubbard in 1890. She was a member of Bowman Baptist Church at Hubbard. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ballew, Mrs. Nelda Ruth Carpenter of Dallas and Mrs. Buena Pearl Beene of Coolidge; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. MARQUEZ, CRUZ Cruz Marquez, age 51 of McGregor, died at 6:05 p m Monday in a Temple Hospital. Funeral services: 2:00 p.m. Thursday at St. Eugene Catholic Church, Rev Stan Conrad officiating, burial in Post Oak Cemetery, New Oglesby. Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Amsler Chapel, McGregor. Survivors: His wife, Mrs. Catharina Marquez; One daughter, Gloria Marquez, both of McGregor; four sons, Richard Marquez, McGregor, Robert Marquez of Oblesby, Rudolph Marquez, Waco, Manuel Marquez, U.S. Marine Corps, 29 Palms, Calif., two sisters, Juanita Ledesman, Mrs. Hermina Quiroz, both of McGregor, one-brother Santiago Marquez of Waco and one grandson. Active pallbearers: Mike Contreras, Raymond Rodriguez, Fred Gonzales, Fred Olivarez, Cruz Ledesma, and Tom Isaac. Amsler Funeral Home, McGregor, Tex., phone 840-2833 TURNER, DEACON WALTER Deacon Water Turner Sr., 915 Olive St. died Sunday, Dec. 29, 1974 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Marlin, Texas. Funeral services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Iglehart Chapel Church of God in Christ, Rev. A. La Dell Thomas officiating, burial in Little Tehuacana Cemetery. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Florence Turner; five daughters, Mrs. Annie Q. Greenwade, Odessa, Tex;, Mrs. Buna L. Powell, Mrs. Jewel Shorer. Waco; Mrs. Carrie Jones of Corona, N.Y., Mrs. Ruthie Singleton, Bronx, N.Y.; three sons, Walter Turner Jr., Alfort L. Turner and Joe L. Turner, all of Waco; 25 grandchildren and 7 great - grandchildren; also a host of relatives and friends. Active pallbearers: Bro.Green, Rev. T. Thompson, Bro. Franklin, Bro. H. D. Iglehart, Bro. C. Randolph and Bro. T. G. Iglehart. Blue Bonnet Funeral Home, 1235 Chestnut St., 799-6731. STANFORD, MISS SUE S. Former Wacoan Dies in Austin Miss Sue S. Stanford, 85, of Austin, a Waco native, died Monday night in Austin. Services will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Wilkerson and Hatch Chapel Rev. Ervin Gathings officiating, with burial in Stanford Chapel Cemetery. Miss Stanford was born in Waco and attended Waco schools. She was a graduate of Southwestern University and Sharret College. She served as a Methodist missionary in China for36 years. After returning to the United States she worked at Mary Elizabeth Inn in San. Francisco, Calif., and Valley Institute at Pharr. She was a former member of Austin Avenue Methodist Church. Survivors include a brother, T. Rucker Stanford of Lyford; and three sisters, Mrs. W. 0.Brown and Miss Mary Lee Stanford, both of 500 Fitzpatrick and Mrs. C. M. Montgomery of Austin. MRS. TUCKER DIES IN HOSPITAL Mrs.Marie Tucker, 85; of 2626 Morrow died Tuesday morning in a local hospital. Services, will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in Wilkirson and Hatch Funeral Chapel, Rev. Mark Deering officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Tucker was born and reared in Kansas. She came to Waco about 60 years ago. She worked for Buchanan Industrial laundry Co. for 40 years. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. McNALLEY, Mrs. HUGH A. (Mildred) Mrs. Hugh A. (Mildred) McNally, 79, of 2917 Homan, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday at a local hospital. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic, Father Ed Rabroker officiating, burial in Waco Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Wilkirson-Hatch Chapel. Survivors: Her husband; two daughters, Mrs., Fred (Shirley) Turner Jr., 3710 Windsor, Mrs. Charles D. (Margaret) Borsellino of 7116 Shady Oaks, a son, William P. McNally, Karnes City, Tex; a sister-in-law, Mrs. R. G. Parker of Ft. Smith, Ark., six grandchildren, two great- grandchildren. The family will be at 7116 Shady Oaks, 772-3767 Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753.3691. KAY, MRS. ELI BERNICE Mrs. Kay, 62, Dies in Killeen MARLIN (SPL) - Mrs. Eli Bernice Kay, 62, of Killeen, formerly of Marlin, died Monday night at a Killeen nursing home. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Chapel, Elder Billy Walker officiating. Burial will be in Kosse Cemetery. Mrs. Kay was born Nov. 23,1912, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forney Hood. She married Eli Kay in 1930 and the couple lived in Marlin several years. She was a Baptist. Survivors include five sons, Harold Kay, Bobby Kay and Leonard Kay, all of Waco, Basil Kay of Killeen and Billy Kay of Marlin; three daughters, Mrs. Lavonne Shaw of Waco, Mrs. Fay Chane7of Marlin, and Mrs. Caroline Williams of Arkansas; a brother, F. F. Hood of Alice; five sisters; Mrs. Katherine Higgins of Marlin, Mrs. Marcella Slaughter of Garland, Mrs. Clarice Sadusky and Mrs. Ireese King, both of Dallas, and Mrs. Namyrtis Hobbs of Stanford; 27 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MRS. MCNALLY DIES IN HOSPITAL Mrs.Hugh A. McNally,79, of 2917 Homan, longtime Waco resident, died Monday night in a local hospital. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today in Wilkirson and Hatch Funeral Chapel. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Ed Rabroker officiating, with burial in Waco Memorial Park. Mrs. McNally was a native of Grennville, Va., and moved to Fort Smith, Ark., as a child where she attended schools. She married Hugh A. McNally June 3, 1920 and moved to Waco at that time. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mr. McNally was employed at Texas Coffin Co. 46 years until his retirement in 1961. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Turner Jr. of 3710 Windsor and Mrs. Charles D. Borsellino of 7116 Shady Oaks; a son, William P. McNally of Karnes City; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will be at the Borsellino residence, 7116 Shady Oaks, (772-3767) H.M. PAINTER DIES AT 81 IN MCGREGOR McGregor (SPL) -- Homer M. Painter, 81, died Monday morning in a McGregor nursing home. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Lee's Funeral Chapel, Rev. Bart Cox officiating. Burial will be in Osage Cemetery. Mr. Painter was born in Bosque County but had lived in and near Osage most of his life. He married Miss Florence Sheffield at Osage, Feb. 25, 1916. He graduated from Toby's Business College at Waco in 1913 and worked for Railway Express Co. for several years. Mr. Painter moved to McGregor in l955 and worked for Eisen Furniture Manufacturing until his retirement four years ago. He was a member of Osage Baptist Church . Survivors include his wife; one son, Dr. Norman W. Painter of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Miss Maud Alyce Painter of Gatesville, one half-sister, Mrs. A.R. James of Waco; three brothers, W. C. Painter, Arthur Painter and George B. Painter, all of Gatesville; three grandchildren; and two great - grandchildren. HARRIS, MR. PAT Mr. Pat Harris, 78, of 317 N. Smith, Mart, Texas, died Tuesday in a Mart nursing home. Funeral services 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Littlepage Funeral Home, Mart, Rev. Henry Brown officiating, burial in Mart Cemetery. Survivors; his wife, Geneva Harris; one sister-in-law; and three nieces. Littlepage Funeral Home, Mart, Texas phone 876-2511 HADDOCK, MISS ROSE LA DENE Miss Rose La Dene Haddock, 42, of 2125 Pine died at 11:33 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. Funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday at Connally Downtown Chapel, burial in Waco Memorial Park. Survivors: Her mother, Mrs. Gladys Haddock of 2125 Pine; one brother, Bob Haddock of Richardson; several nieces and nephews. Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, 1000 Washington Avenue, phone 752-3407 DAVIS SR., ROSS SAMUEL Ross Samuel Davis Sr. 86, 1211 South Robinson Dr., died Monday afternoon in a local hospital. Funeral services Thursday at Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Chapel, Rev. Buddy Young officiating, burial in Waco Memorial Park. Survivors include three daughters, Helen Ford of Austin, Mrs. Leland (Mildred) Large of 4013 Trice and Mrs. Troy (Doris) Butler of Alabama, and five sons, L.T. Davis of 1812 Kendrick Lane, Ray A. Davis of 1211 South Robinson Drive, Alfred C. Davis of Princeton, Texas, Leslie Davis of Corpus Christi and Ross Samuel Davis Jr. of 2020 Gurley Lane; also a half-brother, Bill Pophin of Waco; 24 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will be at 4013 Trice. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue 753-3691 BAKER, W. H. WILLIAM HOLLAND W.H. (William Holland) Baker, 89, of 2700 Old Robinson Road died at 6 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Wilkirson and Hatch Chapel, Rev. George Holland officiating burial in Waco Memorial. Park. Survivors: Two daughters, Miss Ann Baker of 2700 Old Robinson Road and Mrs. W. H. (Vallie)Amelunke of 3424 Alta Vista; two sons, James P. Baker of Tyler and Elwood Baker of Waco; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers: Neil Morris, Melvin Baker, L.A. Gibson, Aaron Patton, Arthur Sielaff and Hugh Sullivan. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue 753-3691 PAINTER, HOMER M. Homer M. Painter, 81, of McGregor, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday at McGregor nursing home. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lee's Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Bart Cox and Rev. Bland Kirby officiating. Burial in Osage Cemetery. Survivors: His wife; one son, Dr. Norman W. Painter of Washington D.C.; one sister, Miss Maude Alyce Painter of Gatesville, half-sister, Mrs. A.R. James of Waco; three brothers, W.C. Painter, Authur Painter and George B. Painter all of Gatesville; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to favorite charity. Lee Funeral Home, McGregor, 840-2880 WELLS, JOHN H. John H. Wells, 60, of 1117 Colcord died at his home. Graveside services 4 p.m. Tuesday at Waco Memorial Park, Rev. A.C. Lane officiating. Survivors: three sisters Mrs. Robert W. Cox, Lorena, Mrs. J.T. Thompson, 1401 N. 11th. Mrs. Bennie Kaulfus of Rosebud; three brothers Fisher Wells of Corpus Christi, David M. Wells of Denton, and Charles C. Wells of Dallas. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home. 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691 STANFORD, MISS SUE S. Miss Sue S. Stanford, 85, of Austin died at 6:40 p.m., Monday at her home. Funeral services: 4 p.m. Friday at Wilkirson Hatch Chapel, Rev. Erwin Gathings officiating, burial in Stanford's Chapel Cemetery. Survivors: A brother, T. Rucker Stanford, Lyford, Texas; three sisters, Miss Mary Lee Stanford and Mrs. W. 0. Brown, both of 500 Fitzpatrick, Mrs. C. M. (Myra) Montgomery of Austin; two nieces and six nephews. Memorials may be sent to Stanford Chapel Cemetery Assn.., in care of Miss Edna Stanford, Lorena, Texas. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue 753-3681. WACO TRIBUNE HERALD JANUARY 02, 1975 CHRISTIAN, MRS. LEONA Mrs. Leona Christian. 55, of 1225 Bagby died at 7:30 a.m. in a local hospital. Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Friday at Wilkirson-Hatch Chapel, Minister Clay Mims officiating, burial in Waco Memorial Park. Survivors: Her husband, Ervin Christian of 1225 Bagby; daughter, Mrs. Sue Ellen Cobb of Route 2 McGregor; three sons, Charles Richard Christian of 320 Lorraine, Edward Lee Christian of Dallas, Kenneth Ray Christian of Columbus, Ga., one sister, Mrs.Adellia Faris Barnes of Albuquerque, N.M., six grandchildren. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691 HADDOCK, MISS ROSE LA DENE Mrs. Rose La Dene Haddock, 42 of 2125 Pine died at 11:33 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. Funeral services: 10 a.m.Thursday at Connally-Compton Downtown Chapel, burial in Waco Memorial park. Rev. Morris Wall officiating. Survivors: Her mother, Mrs. Gladys Haddock of 2125 Pine; one brother, Bob Haddock of Richardson; several nieces and nephews. Connally-Compton Funeral Directors,1000 Washington Avenue, phone 752-3407. TOMEK.JOE Joe A. Tomek, 72, of 404 South Harrison, West, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday in a West Hospital. Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Kotch Chapel in West. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Church in West with Rev. William Benish as celebrant, burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Survivors: his wife Mary; one daughter, Mrs. Jack A. (Agnes) Hunter of San Diego, Calif.; one sister, Miss Josephine Tomak of West; one step-sister, Mrs. Frank Roynos of West, four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The body will lie in state at the church at. 10:30 a.m. Friday until the service. Kotch Funeral Home 510 E. Oak, West, Texas phone 826-5307 DAVIS SR., ROS S SAMUEL Ross Samuel Davis Sr, 86, 1211 South Robinson Dr., died Monday afternoon in a local hospital. Funeral services 1 p.m. Thursday at Wilkirson-Hatch Chapel, Rev. Buddy Young officiating, burial in Waco Memorial Park. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Helen Ford of Austin, Mrs. Leland (Mildred) Large of 4013 Trice, Mrs. Troy (Doris) Butler of Alabama; and five sons, L.T. Davis of 1812 Kendrick Lane, Ray A. Davis of 1211 South Robinson Drive, Alfred C. Davis of Princeton, Texas, Leslie Davis of Corpus Christi and Ross Samuel Davis Jr. of 2020 Gurley Lane; also a half-brother, Bill Pophin of Waco; 24 grandchildren and 23 great - grandchildren. Active Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will be at 4013 Trice. Wilkerson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue phone 753-3691 TUCKER, MRS. MARIE Mrs. Marie Tucker, 85, 2626 Morrow died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, at Wilkirson and Hatch Chapel, Rev. Mark Deering officiating, burial in Oakwood Cemetery. There are no survivors. Active pallbearers: Elwood Seth Sr., and Elwood Seth Jr. Wilkirson and Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691. TURNER, DEACON WALTER Deacon Walter Turner Sr., 915 Olive St., died Sunday, Dec. 29,1974 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Marlin, Texas. Funeral services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Iglehart Chapel Church of God in Christ, Rev. A. La Dell Thomas officiating, burial in Little Tehuacana Cemetery. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Florence Turner; five daughters, Mrs. Annie Q. Greenwade, Odessa, Tex., Mrs. Buna L. Powell, Mrs. Jewell Shorer, Waco; Mrs. Carrie Jones of Corona, N.Y., Mrs. Ruthie Singleton, Bronx, N.Y.; three sons, Walter Turner Jr., Alfort L. Turner and Joe L. Turner, all of Waco; 25 grandchildren and 7 great -grandchildren; also a host of relatives and friends. Active pallbearers: Bro. Green, Rev. T. Thompson, Bro. Franklin, Bro. H. D. Iglehart, Bro. C. Randolph and Bro. T. G. Iglehart. Blue Bonnet Funeral Home 1235 Chestnut St., 799-6731 HANAK, BEN J. Ben J. Hanak, 50, of Arlington, died Tuesday afternoon in Arlington. Rosary was recited: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Kotch Funeral Home in West. Requiem Mass will be recited at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Church in West with Rev. William Benish as celebrant; burial will follow in St Mary's Cemetery in West. Survivors: One-son, Benny Hanak of Arlington; three daughters, Mrs. Bradford (Shirley) Nelson, Miss Ruby Hanak, Miss Debra Hanak, all of Arlington; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hanak Sr. of West; two brothers, Otto Hanak Jr. of West, Albert Hanak of Arlington; two sisters, Mrs. Louis (Mary) Matus of Elm Mott, Mrs. L. A. (Estelle) Hykel of Abbott; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The body will lie in state at the Church from 12:30 p.m. Thursday until service time. Kotch Funeral Home, 510 E. Oak, West, Texas, phone 826-5307 HARRIS, MR. PAT Mr. Pat Harris,78, of 317 N. Smith, Mart, Texas, died Tuesday in a Mart nursing home. Funeral services 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Littlepage Funeral Home, Mart, Rev. Henry Brown officiating, burial in Mart cemetery. Survivors: His wife, Geneva Harris; one sister-in-law; and three nieces. Littlepage Funeral Home, Mart, Texas phone 876-2511 WELLBORN, GROVER A. Grover A. Wellborn, age 70, of Walnut Springs died Monday morning in Glen Rose. Funeral services 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Walnut Springs First Baptist Church, Rev. Glen Granger and Rev. Louie Sluder officiating, burial In Fulton Cemetery, Walnut Springs. Survivors: His wife, Vera of Walnut Springs, one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Kowis of Pearland; two sons, Richard Wellborn, Okinawa, Vernon Wellborn of Walnut Springs, three brothers, Dewey Wellborn, Cleburne, Olin Wellborn, Clarksville, Ark., 0tis Wellborn, Brownwood; one sister, 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Brister-Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, Tex. 453-2792 WARREN, MICHAEL Michael Warren Dies at Age 65 Michael J. (Doc) Warren, 65, of Route 6 died Tuesday at a local hospital. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. today at Wilkerson and Hatch Funeral Chapel with Rev. W. G. Libhart officiating. Burial will be in Rosemound Cemetery. Mr. Warren had lived in Waco since 1936. He was a paint contractor. He was born in Massachusetts and grew up in Michigan. He worked for the Mobil Oil Co. for 20 years. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. J. W. Fore of Amarillo and Mrs. Howell Ratliff of Wylie: five sons, Bill Harry of 319 North Lakeview, James W. Harry of Temple, Raymond Harry of Leesville, La., Johnny Harry of Mesquite, and Bobby Harry of Mesquite; and 21 grandchildren. JONES, MRS. ANDELINE (DOVIE) Mrs. Andeline (Dovie) Jones, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1974 in Waco Convalescent Center. Funeral services, 3:00 p.m. Friday at Boykins Chapel, Rev. Carnel Mason officiating, burial in Doris Miller Cemetery. Survivors: One brother, William Randolph of Los Angeles, Calif., one sister, Mrs. Georgie Randolph of Parish, Calif.; two devoted sisters and brother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph of Los Angeles, Calif., R. L. and Gracie Taylor of Waco; four nieces, two nephews; one great-niece; three great-great-nieces; two great-great-nephews; and a host of other relatives; and friends. Active pallbearers: Friends of the Family. E. G. Boykins Funeral Home, 212 Webster, phone 752-2535. POWERS, R.D. R. D. Powers Of Marlin Dies MARLIN (SPL) - Ray Doyle Powers, 53, of Marlin died Tuesday night at his home. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Adam Funeral Chapel, Rev. A. A. Bratcher officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Mr. Powers was born in Hubbard and lived most of his life in the Otto Community in Falls County. He was an employee of the Missouri-Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Marlin Lodge 153 AD & AM, the Falls County Shrine Club and Karen Temple in Waco. Mr. Powers was a World War II veteran. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, a son, Gary Powers of Marlin, and a brother, Paul Powers, of Houston. POLKA, PAUL S. Paul S. Polka, 61, of 2800 Fort Ave, died at 6:15p.m, Monday, at a local hospital. Rosary will be recited at 7.30 p.m. Thursday in Wilkirson Hatch Chapel. The Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Church of the Assumption, Father Ed Rabroker will officiate. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Active pallbearers: Joe Stasky, Leonard Stasky, John Simick, N. W. Crenwelge, J. D. Nokeley, R L Morrow. Survivors: His father Pete S. Polka, 2800 Fort, one sister, Mrs. J. D. Kestler, Oklahoma City, Okla. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691. WARREN, MICHAEL J. (Doc) Michael J. (Doc) Warren, 65, died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. Funeral services: 1130 a.m. Thursday at Wilkirson-Hatch Chapel, Rev. W. G, Libhart officiating, burial in Rosemound Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, Mrs. Michael J. Warren of Route 6; two daughters, Mrs. J.W. Fore of Amarillo, Mrs. Howell Ratliff of Wylie; five sons, Billy Harry of 319 North Lakeview, James W. Harry of Temple, Raymond Harry of Leesville, La., Johnny Harrt if Mesquite, Bobby Harry of Mesquite, 21 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue phone 753-3691 JOE TOMEK, 72, DIES IN WEST West (SPL)-Joe A. Tomek, 72, of West, died Tuesday night in a local hospital. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Kotch Funeral Chapel; Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rev. William Benish officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Mr. Tomek was born in Cameron, and he had lived in the West area since 1929. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a retired textile worker. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Tomek; a daughter, Mrs. Jack A. (Agnes) Hunter of San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Miss Josephine Tomek of West: a stepsister, Mrs. Frank Ronos of West, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, DOLLY Dolly Johnson died Friday in Mart. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chapel Hill Baptist Church, Rev. H.T. Willis officiating, burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Survivors: One sister, Mrs. Mary J. Adams of Waco; a nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Adams; a devoted cousin and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones; a niece, Mrs. Juanita Adams; and other relatives. Active pallbearers: Deacons of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Dorsey-Keatts Funeral Home, 1305 Elm, phone 799-4956 MCNALLEY, MRS. HUGH A. (MILDRED) Mrs. Hugh A. (Mildred) McNally, 79, of 2917 Holman, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday at a local hospital. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic, Father Ed Rabroker officiating, burial in Waco Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Wilkirson-Hatch Chapel. Survivors: Her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Shirley) Turner, Jr., 3710 Windsor, Mrs. Charles D. (Margaret) Borsellino of 7116 Shady Oaks; a son, William P. McNally, Karnes City, Tex.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. R.G. Parker of Ft. Smith, Ark., six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Active pallbearers: Charles D. Borsellino, Charles P. Borsellino, Paul David Borsellino, Dale Turner, Mike Turner, William P. McNaly Jr.. The family will be at 7116 Shady Oaks, 772-3767. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691 WACO TRIBUNE HERALD JANUARY 03, 1975 SADLER, WEAVER BENTON Weaver Sadler Dies at Home MEXIA (SPL) - Weaver Benton Sadler, 68, died Thursday morning at his home. Services will be at 10.30 a.m. Saturday at Kibler Funeral Chapel in Groesbeck with Rev. Malcolm Smith officiating. Burial will be in Faulkenberry Cemetery in Groesbeck. Mr.Sadler was born Jan.l3, 1906, in Limestone County. He was the water treatment operator in Groesbeck 12 years before he moved to Waxahachie where he worked in the same capacity until his retirement two years ago. He married the former Miss Mary Elizabeth Wilson on June 18, 1925, in Groesbeck. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Mexia and was a Mason. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife; stepmother, Mrs. Iva Sadler of Mexia; two sons, Weaver A. Sadler of Irving, and Wilmer Sadler of Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. W. P. (Joyce) Schulze of 730 North Fifty-Eighth; one brother, John Earl Sadler of Midland; two sisters, Mrs. Frankie (Callie) Burke of Waco and Mrs. Aubrey (Allie) Wheat of Dallas; 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, DOLLY Dolly Johnson died Friday in Mart. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chapel Hill Baptist Church, Rev. H. T. Willis officiating, burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Survivors: One sister, Mrs. Mary J. Adams of Waco; a nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Adams; a devoted cousin and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones; a niece, Mrs. Juanita Adams; and other relatives. Active pallbearers: Deacons of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Dorsey-Keats Funeral Home, 1305 Elm, phone 799.4966. TOMEK, JOE A. Joe A. Tomek, 72, of 404 South Harrison, West, died at 8:15 p.m., Tuesday in a West Hospital. Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Kotch Chapel in West. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Church in West with Rev. William Benish as celebrant, burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, Mary; one daughter, Mrs. Jack A. (Agnes) Hunter of San Diego, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Josephine Tomak of West; one step-sister, Mrs. Frank Roznos of West; four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The body will lie in state at the church at 10:30 a.m. Friday until the service. Kotch Funeral Home, 510 E. Oak, West, Texas PELTON, RACHEL G. Young Girl, 2, Dies in Hospital Rachel G. Pelton, 2, died Wednesday afternoon in a local hospital. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pleton of 1500 Crockett. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Connally-Compton Funeral Chapel. Survivors include her parents; a brother, Christopher Pelton of 1500 Crockett; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Smith of 3633 Wheeler and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Pelton of 1702 Old Dallas Road. DOYLE, JACK Jack Doyle, 50, of Waco,formerly of Richardson, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, in a Dallas hospital. Funeral services: 1 p.m. Friday at Restland Memorial Chapel, at Greenville Ave. at Restland Rd., Rev. Charles Vanderslice and Rev. Morris Wall officiating, burial in Restland Memorial Cemetery. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waco, Rotary Club of Waco, Waco Board of Realtors and National Institute of Farm and Land Brokers. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Jeannine Doyle of Waco; a daughter, Jane Doyle of Waco; one son, Chris Doyle of Dallas, mother, Mrs. Marguerite Doyle of Texas City; sister, Mrs. Betty Stratman of Texas City; a brother, Pat Doyle, of League City. The family will be at 7926 Hillfawn, Dallas. Restland's Funeral Home, Greenville Ave at Restland Rd.,Dallas, phone 235-7111 MIKESKA, WILLIE E. Willie E. Mikeska, age 69,of 2225 Varsity, Grand Prairie, Tex., died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday in a Dallas hospital. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Friday at West Brethren Church, West, Dr. Larry Hill and Rev. Dan Marek officiating, burial in West Brethren Cemetery. Survivors: his wife, Velma; one son, Willie Ray Mikeska both of Grand Prairie; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Barge, Alvarado; one brother, Joe Mikeska of Rt. 1, Abbott; one sister, Mrs. Sophie Leshiker, Waco; four grandchildren and four nephews. Active pallbearers will be from the Dallas Brethren Church. Aderhold Funeral Home, West, Tex., 826-5321 McBRIDE, MRS.MAE ZEE Mrs. Mac Zee McBride, 73,of 3904 North Twentieth, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. Graveside services: 1 p.m.Friday at Oakwood Cemetery, Rev. Bill Agee officiating. Survivors: One cousin, Mrs. John W. Ruff of 3102 Lasker. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691. MURPHY, RUPERT Rupert Murphy died at 7:29 a.m. December 29, 1974 in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Waco. Funeral services: 9 a.m. Thursday at the Veteran's Administration National Cemetery, Rev. V.A. Chaplin officiating, burial in Houston, Texas Cemetery. Blue Bonnet Funeral Home, 1235 Chesnut, phone 799-6731 WADE, HOMER SCOTT Homer Scott Wade, 2, of Route 3, Box 220B Waco, died in a local hospital. Funeral services, 1 pm Saturday at Connally-Compton Downtown Chapel, burial in China Spring cemetery. Survivors: His parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Maurice Wade; one brother Greg Wade; one sister, Polly Ann Wade, all of Route 3, Box 220B Waco: maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Robinson of 2716 Pine. Connally-Compton Funeral Directors 1000 Washington Avenue phone752-3407 NESBETT, MRS. MARY (Mamie) Mrs. Mary (Mamie) Nesbett, 90, of 4417 Erath, died at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. Funeral services 2 p m. Friday at Pennington Memorial Chapel in San Marcos, Rev. Leon Henry officiating, burial in San Marcos City Cemetery. Survivors: One daughter, Mrs. Charlotte H. Houston of 4417 Erath, one sister, Mrs. Hardy Crook, Martindale, Texas, one brother. Dr. G. P. Raborn of Wichita Falls, Tex.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691 CHRISTIAN, MRS. LEONA Mrs. Leona Christian, 55, of 1225 Bagby died at 7:30 a.m. in a local hospital. Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Friday at Wilkirson Hatch Chapel, Minister Clay Mims officiating, burial in Waco Memorial Park. Survivors: Her husband, Ervin Christian of 1225 Bagby, daughter, Mrs. Sue Ellen Cobb of Route 2 McGregor, three sons, Charles Richard Christian of 320 Lorraine, Edward Lee Christian of Dallas, Kenneth Ray Christian of Columbus, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Adelia Faris Barnes of Albuquerque, N.M.; six grandchildren. Active pallbearers: Eddie Holden, Berton Stenzel, Tony Barrientez, Lloyd Young, Ray Brown, and Gary Koerth. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691 HELLESON SR., BILLIE Billie G Helleson Sr., 48, of 312 Nellis died Wednesday morning in, a local hospital. Funeral services 2:30 p m Friday at Wilkirson-Hatch Chapel, Rev Haldor R. Duncan officiating, burial with a military service in Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife; seven daughters, Miss Sandra Helleson, Miss Melisia Helleson, Miss Janet Helleson, Miss Karen Helleson, Miss Jena Helleson, Miss Bonnie Helleson and Miss Jennifer Helleson, all of 312 Nellis, a son, Billie G. Helleson Jr. of 3825 Belmont, two brothers, Tommy A Helleson and Windol Helleson, both of 3825 Belmont; his mother, Mrs. Henry Helleson of 3825 Belmont. Honorary Pallbearers: Edwin Slough, Tommy Swanner, Gregory Louis Barret and 0. C Bell. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691 LEE, JOE Joe Lee died Tuesday, Dec. 31,1974 at 11:30 p.m. in a local hospital. Graveside services Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Andrew Mayse officiating, burial in Doris Miller Cemetery. Survivors: One sister, Mrs. Lizzie Lee Watkins, Waco; two nephews, J. B. Bradshaw of Waco and Arthur Fleming Jr., of Detroit, Mich.; one great niece, Mrs. Kathleen Bradshaw Coleman of Waco and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Active pallbearers will be friends of the family. Blue Bonnet Funeral Home, 1235 Chestnut St. 799-6731. POLKA, PAUL S. Paul S. Polka, 61, of 2800 Fort Ave., died at 6:15 p.m. Monday at a local hospital. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Wilkirson-Hatch Chapel. The Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Church of the Assumption, Father Ed Rabroker will officiate. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Active pallbearers: Joe Stasky, Leonard Stasky, John Simick, N.W. Crenwelge, J.D. Nokeley, R.L. Morrow. Survivors: His father, Pete S. Polka, 2800 Fort; one sister, Mrs. J.D. Kestler, Oklahoma City, Okla. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753-3691 WELLBORN, GLOVER A Grover A Wellborn, age 70, of Walnut Spring died Monday morning in Glen Rose. Funeral services 2:30 pm Thursday at Walnut Springs First Baptist Church, Rev. Glenn Granger and Rev. Louie Sluder officiating, burial in Fulton Cemetery, Walnut Springs. Survivors; His wife, Vera of Walnut Springs, one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Kowis, Pearland; two sons, Richard Wellborn, Okinawa, Vernon Wellborn of Walnut Springs, three brothers, Dewey Wellborn Cleburne, Olin Wellborn, Clarksville, Ark., Otis Wellborn, Brownwood; one sister, l2 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Brister-Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, Tex. 453-2792 JONES, MRS. ANDELINE (DOVIE) Mrs. Andeline (Dovie) Jones, died at 1pm. Saturday, Dec 28,1974 in Waco Convalescent Center. Funeral services: 3 00 p m Friday at Boykins Chapel, Rev. Carnel Mason officiating, burial in Doris Miller Cemetery. Survivors: One brother, William Randolph of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Georgie Randolph of Parish, Calif.; two devoted sisters and brother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph of Los Angeles, Calif., R L. and Gracie Taylor of Waco, four nieces; two nephews, one, great-niece; three great-great-nieces, two great-great-nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers: Friends of the Family E.G. Boykins Funeral Home, 212 Webster 752-2535 MOSS, S. SGT DOYLE W S. Sgt. Doyle Wayne Moss, 31, of 3209 North Thirty-first, died Wednesday morning in a San Antonio hospital. Funeral services 2 pm Friday at Connallv-Compton West Chapel, Rev. H. 0. Bilderback officiating, burial in Crawford Cemetery. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Patricia Moss; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Moss of 4500 Harlan; a daughter, Pauletta Lynn Moss of 3209 North Twenty-first; two sons, Doyle Wayne Moss Jr., and Eric Howard Moss, both of 3209 North Twenty-First; a sister, Miss Wanda Moss of 3209 North Twenty-First; a sister, and a brother, Larry Moss of Mount Pleasant. Active pallbearers: Military personnel from Carswell Air Force Base. Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, 4400 W: Waco Drive, phone 772-7440. WEBB, THOMAS Thomas C Webb, 93, of 4413 Westchester Dr., died Wednesday in a local hospital. Funeral services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the graveside at the Mexia City Cemetery, Mexia, Texas, Rev. H. J. Starnes officiating. The family requests no flowers. Survivors include one daughter, Miss Frances Webb of 4413 Westchester; three sisters, Mrs. G. A. Montgomery and Mrs. Pearl Ripley of 400 Austin and Mrs. Cecil Styles of Thrall; one grandson and three great - grandchildren. Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, 1124 Washington Avenue, phone 753.3691.