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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** The San Angelo Standard - Times Online West Texas news and sports/September 23, 1998 Funerals and Death Notices TODAY SAN ANGELO - Edna Durham, 89, of Dallas and formerly of San Angelo, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Graciela Rodriguez, 40, at 4 p.m. at the Templo Siloe Assembly of God Church in Ozona; burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Ozona; arrangements by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels. CRANE - Richard H. Modisett Sr., 84, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church; burial in Crane County Cemetery; arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. ELDORADO - James Newton Evett, 88, graveside service at 3 p.m. in Eldorado Cemetery; arrangements by Kerbow Funeral Home. JUNCTION - Domingo Abilez, 87, service at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church; burial in Little Mexico Cemetery; arrangements by Graham Funeral Home. KERRVILLE - Flora Bessie Hall, 99, at 2 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels; burial in Comfort Cemetery in Comfort. LLANO - Kaylee Augustine, 11, of Pontotoc at 10 a.m. in Waldrope-Hatfield- Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Huffman Cemetery. SWEETWATER - B.R. Adams, 64, at 2 p.m. in McCoy Chapel of Memories; burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. ROBERT LEE - Ruth Magee Derrick Wilkes, 95, at 1 p.m. at Robert Lee Baptist Church; burial at 3:30 p.m. in Sweetwater Cemetery; arrangements by Shaffer Funeral Home. THURSDAY SAN ANGELO - Ethel Miller, 86, memorial service at 2 p.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. MONAHANS - Billy Nance, 69, at 11 a.m. in Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel in Odessa; burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deaths Iris Osburn Iris M. Osburn, 75, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, in San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Neal Brillhart of Baptist Temple officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. She was born March 18, 1923, in El Reno, Okla. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Ferguson, Pat Schell and Marie Osterheld, all of San Angelo; a son, Michael Osburn of San Angelo; her mother, Mable Atwood of San Angelo; a brother, Roy Sutton of Washington; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Neri Sosa Neri R. Sosa, 65, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in Gutierrez Chapel of Prayer. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Greenwell officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. He was born Sept. 2, 1933, in San Angelo. He was retired from the San Angelo Independent School District and was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Sosa, and five sons, Neri Sosa Jr., Louis Sosa, Steve Sosa, Albert Del Rio and Phillip Sosa, all of San Angelo; two daughters, Helen Bolen of San Angelo and Albesa ``Betsy'' Borremans of Tahlequah, Okla.; a brother, Gus Sosa of San Angelo; a sister, Juanita Herrea of San Angelo; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Frances Holt STANTON - Frances ``Butch'' Holt, 64, died Monday, Sept. 21, 1998, in Stanton. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hosanna Christian Fellowship Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gilbreath Funeral Home. She was born Jan. 21, 1934, in San Saba and had been a resident of Stanton since 1970. She was a licensed vocational nurse and had worked at Cowper Hospital in Big Spring and the Stanton Care Center. She was a member of the Hosanna Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include her husband, J.W. Holt of Stanton; a son, Michael Holt of Stanton; a daughter, Frances Hodges of Big Spring; three sisters, Cristen Sparks of Sand Springs, Dolly Shober of Big Spring and Geraldine Davis of Midland; three brothers, Joe Ramirez of Vidor, Jimmy Tilley of Buchanan and Jerry Tilley of Midland; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Helen Bernhard KERRVILLE - Helen Bernhard, 88, of Kerrville died Sunday, Sept. 20, 1998, in a Fredericksburg hospital. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grimes Funeral Chapels with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She was born Oct. 15, 1909, in Fredericksburg and had been a resident of Kerrville since 1927. She was a homemaker and was the former owner of Bernhard Lockers Inc. in Ingram. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Woodmen of the World. Survivors include three sons, Harold E. Bernhard of Sunrise Beach, Fred S. Bernhard of Austin and John A. Bernhard of Boerne; four sisters, Edna Johnson of Austin, Elenora Klein, Alice Mae Knipper and Vernell Roeder, all of Fredericksburg; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Robert Bertheola KERRVILLE - Robert Edward Bertheola, 60, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Kerrville Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARIA LUISA DE LA GARZA QUIROZ Maria Luisa De La Garza Quiroz, 69, of San Angelo died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, at her residence. She was born Sept. 25, 1928, in Ozona. She was married to Fortunato Quiroz in Acuna, Mexico, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Maria is survived by two sons, Francisco De La Garza and his wife, Margarita, of San Antonio and Ricardo Quiroz and his wife, Gracie, of Beeville; three daughters, Maria Martinez and her husband, David, Alicia Ramirez and her husband, Agmed, and Margarita Martinez and her husband, Roberto, all of San Angelo; 12 grandchildren; three brothers, Bernardo De La Garza, Leandro De La Garza and Leonel De La Garza; two sisters, Armandina Casillas and Estela Rodriguez; and very special sisters-in-law, Esperanza, Cristela, Anita, and Concha; and brother-in-law, Alvaro; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three brothers, Enrique, Jose and Jesus. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Joe Vasquez officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Frank De La Garza, Richard Quiroz, Agmed Ramirez, Robert Martinez, Oscar Casillas, Jorge De La Garza, Bernardo De La Garza III and Jesus Rodriguez. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Katherine and Gene, and to request memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo. Each time you look up in the sky Or watch the fluffy clouds drift by, Or feel the sunshine warm and bright Or watch the dark turn into light, Or hear a bluebird gaily sing Or see the winter turn to spring, Or stop to pick a daffodil Or gather violetson some hill, Or touch a leaf or see a tree - It's all God whispering, ``This is Me, And I am Faith and I am Light, And in Me there shall be no night.'' - Helen Steiner Rice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Texas news and sports/September 24, 1998 Funerals and Death Notices TODAY SAN ANGELO Ä Ethel Miller, 86, memorial service at 2 p.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. SAN ANGELO Ä Iris M. Osburn, 75, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Ä Maria Quiroz, 69, service at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Ä Neri R. Sosa, 65, rosary at 7 p.m. in Gutierrez Chapel of Prayer; service at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Angels Catholic Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. MONAHANS Ä Billy Nance, 69, at 11 a.m. in Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel in Odessa; burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. STANTON Ä Frances Holt, 64, at 10 a.m. at Hosanna Christian Fellowship Church; burial in Evergreen Cemetery; arrangements by Gilbreath Funeral Home. SATURDAY KERRVILLE Ä Helen Bernhard, 88, at 10:30 a.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels; burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deaths John Carroll John Marion Carroll, 80, of San Angelo died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, at his residence. Military graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Belvedere Memorial Park with Chaplain Linn Harbour of the U.S. Air Force officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. He was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Humble. He was an Army veteran, worked as a carpenter and was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Ima Carroll of San Angelo; and several nieces and nephews. Harold Hall Harold Hall, 76, of San Angelo died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Portis Ribble officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. He was born July 20, 1922, in Bibletown, Ky., and had been a longtime resident of San Angelo. He retired from Goodyear after 25 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Calline Hall of San Angelo; three sons, Harold Dee Hall and Jody Hall, both of Carlsbad, and Redgy Hall of San Angelo; a daughter, Bess Ann Davis of San Angelo; a sister, Myrtle Young of San Angelo; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Cleo Chandler MONAHANS Ä Cleo Charlene Chandler, 71, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Third & Dwight Church of Christ with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. She was born July 5, 1927, in Lamesa. She had retired from United Video Cablevision. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Chandler of Monahans; a son, Allen Chandler of Monahans; two daughters, Shirley King of Imperial and Lynn Richardson of Kermit; four brothers, Charles Walton of Saginaw, Clifton Walton of Ranger, Weldon Walton of Bluff Dale and Johnny Walton of Belton; two sisters, Lucille Carroll of Eastland and Margie Hogan of Willow Park; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Novella Taylor FORT STOCKTON Ä Novella Jean Burleson Taylor, 78, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, in Fort Stockton. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born Sept. 26, 1919, in London and had been a resident of Fort Stockton since 1922. She worked as a waitress and was a Methodist. Survivors include her husband, Talley Taylor of Fort Stockton; two sons, Larry J. Burleson and James M. ``Jim'' Burleson, both of Aqaiq, Saudi Arabia; a daughter, Cecilia Stapp of Lubbock; two brothers, Roscoe Weaver of San Antonio and Harry D. Weaver of New York City; a sister, Thelma Cowart of Stillwater, Okla.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Dorothy Coomer McCAMEY Ä Dorothy Dunn Coomer, 74, of McCamey died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, in Houston. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. She was born Feb. 27, 1924, in Lancaster. She was chief deputy in Upton County for 20 years and was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Coomer of McCamey; two daughters, Patti Sewell of Fort Stockton and Shirley Badgett of Sonora; a son, Mike Coomer of Lubbock; two sisters, Pauline Dunn of Lancaster and Juanita Barbar of Dallas; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Jordan Barnett COLEMAN Ä Jordan Micayla Barnett, infant daughter of Danny and Brandi Van Pelt Barnett of Coleman, died Monday, Sept. 21, 1998, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Coleman Cemetery Pavilion. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home. Jordan was born Sept. 21, 1998, in Coleman. Survivors include her parents; her maternal grandparents, Brenda and Ervin Wells of Silver Valley; her paternal grandparents, Danny and Treva Barnett of Coleman; great-grandparents, Luberta Preas of Silver Valley, Alice Wells of Coleman, Dub and Wanda Barnett of Coleman, and Geneva Smith of Bangs; great- great-grandmother, Florence Stearns of Trickham; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Billie Bowers KINGSLAND Ä Billie H. Bowers, 78, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, in Austin. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Kingsland Community Church with burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield- Hawthorne Funeral Home. She was born Feb. 1, 1920, in Okra and had been a longtime resident of Kingsland. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Kingsland Community Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include a sister-in- law, Kay Mitchell of Garland; three nieces; and numerous relatives. William Jones SNYDER Ä William A. ``Bill'' Jones, 66, of Fluvanna died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, in a Lubbock hospital. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. He was born Sept. 29, 1931, in Snyder and had been a lifetime resident of the Fluvanna area. He was a rancher, Mason, Shriner and Eastern Star and a Presbyterian. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Jones of Fluvanna; a daughter, Susan Miller of Fluvanna; three sons, David Michael Jones of Odessa, Charles Allen Jones of Midland and Phillip Calvin Jones of Merkel; a brother, Wallace Houston Jones Jr. of Snyder; and six grandchildren. Tempy Cowley CHILDRESS Ä Tempy Aileen Cowley, 83, of Kerrville died Saturday, Sept. 19, 1998, in San Antonio. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Quanah Memorial Park in Quanah. She was born Dec. 29, 1914, in Medicine Mound and had been a longtime resident of San Angelo before moving to Kerrville. She was a homemaker, had worked as a bookkeeper and was a member of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Abbott of Plano; a son, Robert D. Cowley of Benton, Ark.; a brother, D.D. Williams of Cisco; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five great- great-grandchildren; and a nephew. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NERI R. SOSA Neri R. Sosa, 65, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in Gutierrez Chapel of Prayer. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Greenwell officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Sosa was born Sept. 2, 1933, in San Angelo. He married Margaret Del Rio on Aug. 4, 1951, in San Angelo. He was retired from the San Angelo Independent School District and was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Sosa, and five sons, Neri Sosa Jr., Louis Sosa, Steve Sosa, Albert Del Rio and Phillip Sosa, all of San Angelo; two daughters, Helen Bolen of San Angelo and Albesa ``Betsy'' Borremans of Tahlequah, Okla.; one brother, Gus Sosa of San Angelo; one sister, Juanita Herrera of San Angelo. Also surviving are a special brother-in-law, JuanGuerrero of San Antonio; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be John Derek Bolen, Manuel Martinez, Andrew Martinez, Adolf Gonzales, Juan Del Rio and Manuel Gonzales. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Texas news and sports/September 25, 1998 Funerals and Death Notices TODAY SAN ANGELO - John Marion Carroll, 80, military graveside service at 2 p.m. in Belvedere Memorial Park; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Harold Hall, 76, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Neri R. Sosa, 65, at 10 a.m. at Holy Angels Ca tholic Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels. COLEMAN - Jordan Micayla Barnett, infant daughter of Danny and Brandi Van Pelt Barnett, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Coleman Cemetery Pavilion; arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home. FORT STOCKTON - Novella Jean Burleson Taylor, 78, graveside service at 10 a.m. in East Hill Cemetery; arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. KINGSLAND - Billie H. Bowers, 78, at 10:30 a.m. at Kingsland Community Church; burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park; arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield- Hawthorne Funeral Home. MONAHANS - Cleo Charlene Chandler, 71, at 2 p.m. at Third & Dwight Church of Christ; burial in Kermit Cemetery; arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. SATURDAY KERRVILLE - Helen Bernhard, 88, at 10:30 a.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels; burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. McCAMEY - Dorothy Dunn Coomer, 74, at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church; burial in Rest Haven Cemetery; arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. SNYDER - William A. Jones, 66, of Fluvanna, memorial service at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church; arrangements by Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deaths Bill Lane Bill Lane, 69, of San Angelo died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a local care center. There will be no local service. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. He was born Jan. 7, 1929, in Richland Springs. He was a horse trainer. Survivors include his wife, Billie Lane of San Angelo; three daughters, Bonnie Klement of Hughes Spring, Caroline Wilson of Gustine and Jeanine Bryant of Seligman, Mo.; a son, Ricky Lane of San Antonio; two sisters, Leona Ball of Seadrift and Nan Davis of O'Fallon, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Thelma Ewald Thelma Leda Ewald, 90, of San Angelo died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a local nursing center. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Grosse Mohler officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 15, 1908, in Rowena and had lived in San Angelo since 1922. She was a bookkeeper and had worked for the city of San Angelo and was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Lock of San Angelo and Mrs. James F. Grote of Buchanan Dam; two sisters-in-law; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Margaret Hartman LUBBOCK - Margaret Ann Hartman, 43, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, in a local hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Shallowater with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Resthaven Funeral Home. She was born Dec. 8, 1954, in Glendale, Ariz., and had lived in Shallowater since 1990. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Shallowater. Survivors include her husband, Mickey Hartman of Shallowater; two daughters, Stacy Leonard of Ballinger and Kayla Hartman of Shallowater; a son, Brandon Hartman of Shallowater; her mother, Atha Mae Long of Dumas; two sisters, Sandra McEntire of Dumas and Joy Moradali of Tahoka; a brother, Mike Long of San Antonio; and three grandchildren. Frances McFall CISCO - Frances McFall, 97, of Brownwood died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, in a Brownwood hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at Mountain Top Church with burial in Longbranch Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kimbrough Funeral Home. She was born June 23, 1901, in Coleman County and had lived in Cisco before moving to Brownwood. She worked as a cook at Cisco Junior College before retiring and was a member of Mountain Top Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Jerlene Little of Brownwood and Mary Clark of Angel Fire, N.M. Andrew Miller COLEMAN - Andrew Foster Miller, 80, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, in an Arlington hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman Cemetery. He was born Nov. 30, 1917, in Coleman and was a lifetime resident. An Army veteran, he coached and taught in Coleman and Kerrville and owned and operated an independent insurance agency in Coleman for 30 years. He served as the mayor of Coleman and was a member of the Kiwanis Club and First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Hortense Miller of Arlington; a son, Andrew Foster Miller of Santa Rosa, Calif.; a daughter, Ann Miller Clausen of Arlington; two sisters, Jean Adkins of Austin and Dorothy Norris of Canyon; two grandchildren; and two nephews. Elzie Berry MONAHANS - Elzie Ray Berry, 85, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Prairie Haven Cemetery in Hobbs, N.M. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born June 3, 1913, in Leonard. He was a retired custodian and a Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Jerold Berry of Ninnekah, Okla., and William Berry of Houston; a daughter, Nancy West of Monahans; two sisters, Mozelle Castlebun of Paradise, Calif., and Juanita Bragg of Palestine; nine grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. Dorophene Anderson WINTERS - Dorophene Anderson, 73, of Winters died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, in a San Angelo hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home. She was born March 30, 1925, in Ranger, was a longtime resident of San Angelo and had lived in Winters since 1988. She retired from Fabric Mart and was a member of the North Main Church of Christ in Winters. Survivors include a sister, Jacqueline Cochran of Abilene; and three brothers, Kenneth Anderson of Amarillo, Monte Anderson of Artesia, N.M., and Jimmy Anderson of Carlisle, Ark. Rabb Mitchell Jr. KERRVILLE - Rabb Mitchell Jr., 68, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Willing-Werger Cemetery in Hallettsville. Arrangements are by Grimes Funeral Chapels. He was born May 18, 1930, in Hallettsville and was a longtime resident. He was an auto mechanic. Survivors include two daughters, Rosaline Mitchell and Wanda Benson, both of Kerrville; a son, Ray Anthony Mitchell of Houston; a sister, Mary McAfee of Hallettsville; a brother, Walter Mitchell of Hallettsville; and five grandchildren. Antonio Rodriguez PECOS - Antonio Rodriguez, 75, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in an Odessa hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born Sept. 3, 1923, in Ojinaga, Mexico, and was a lifetime resident of Pecos. He was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Delia Rodriguez of Ojinaga; a son, Antonio Garcia Gomez of Pecos; two daughters, Manuela Garcia of Pecos and Margarita Rodriguez of Houston; a brother, Carlos Garcia of Littlefield; and two grandchildren. Harvey Elam Jr. FORT STOCKTON - Harvey W. Elam Jr., 79, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, in Fort Stockton. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born Aug. 15, 1919, in Fabens and had lived in Fort Stockton since 1962. He was a farmer and a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Anna Elam of Fort Stockton; two daughters, Claudia Burnett of Odessa and Sandy Clay of Dunn; a brother, Dr. John Melton of Las Cruces, N.M.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Johnnie Turner BIG SPRING - Johnnie L. Turner, 78, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, at his residence. Military graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 17, 1919, in Georges Creek and was a longtime resident of Big Spring. An Army veteran in World War II, he was a carpenter and a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Lee Turner of Big Spring; a son, Johnnie L. Turner Jr. of Sugar Land; three daughters, Andrea Moore of Brownwood, Vicki Parks of Albuquerque, N.M., and Julie Bartlett of Big Spring; a brother, W.C. ``Dub'' Turner of Merkel; two sisters, Myrtle Cline of Norman, Okla., and Audie Baker of Big Spring; 13 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Lera Simpson COLEMAN - Lera Starnes Simpson, 79, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in an Arlington nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Coleman Cemetery Pavilion. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home. She was born Oct. 12, 1918, in Orange and had lived in Coleman before moving to Arlington in 1971. She was a bookkeeper, co-owned Simpson Turkey Hatchery in Coleman and was a Baptist. Survivors include a son, Don W. Simpson of Livingston; a daughter, Jean Coulter of Arlington; a brother, Don Starnes of Coleman; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Marion Calfee SWEETWATER - Marion Randolph Calfee, 85, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church with burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Abilene. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 19, 1912, in Stamford and had lived in Sweetwater since 1973. He was a retired registered professional civil engineer and was a member of First Christian Church in Sweetwater. Survivors include his wife, Vora A. Calfee of Sweetwater; two sisters, Dorothy Calfee and Maxine Landers, both of Abilene; and several nieces and nephews. Glen Petree BIG SPRING - Glen Petree, 90, of Stanton died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in Midland. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. He was born Dec. 23, 1907, in Potosi and was a longtime resident of Stanton. He was a rancher and farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church in Stanton. Survivors include two sons, Paul Petree of Midland and David Petree of Big Spring; two daughters, Caryl Henderson of Big Spring and Betty Wagley of Crosby; three brothers, Eugene Petree, Malcom Petree and Wendell Petree, all of New Mexico; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Michael Joines LAMESA - Michael Jay Joines, 41, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in Lamesa. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Northside United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Branon Funeral Home. He was born Dec. 7, 1956, in Hereford and had lived in Lamesa since 1992. He was a correctional officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at the Preston Smith Unit and was a member of the Northridge United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Esther Jones, two daughters, Lacy Jones and Rosie Jones, and two sons, T.J. Jones and Lyric Jones, all of Lamesa; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Jones of Roswell, N.M.; three sisters, Gale Brown of San Angelo, Sharon McGowen of Midland and Karen Laverty of Farwell; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jones of Plainview. Roy Stillwell ALPINE - Roy Stillwell, 79, of Alpine died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a Midland hospital. Services are pending at Geeslin Funeral Home. Loren Ecklund KERRVILLE - Loren A. Ecklund, 63, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Kerrville Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries RAYMOND MOSES Raymond Moses, 69, of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Paul Terry, chaplain for Hospice of San Angelo, officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Raymond was born June 5, 1929, in Veribest. He was an Army veteran and worked as a weather forecaster. He married Leta Faye West on Jan. 5, 1952, in San Angelo. Raymond began his career as a weather forecaster in 1956 when he took the position in Roswell, N.M. He moved to Victoria in 1963, and in 1972, he was transferred to Albuquerque, N.M., both positions with the weather bureau. Returning to his hometown, he began work on June 25, 1973, in San Angelo as weather forecaster for the U.S. Weather Bureau at Mathis Field, retiring in 1982. After retiring, Raymond played steel guitar with his brother, Coy Moses, in his band. He is preceded in death by his parents, John H. Moses and Bessie Irene Moses, and a brother, John H. Moses. He is survived by his wife, Leta Faye Moses of San Angelo; a son, Raymond Lee Moses and wife, Gene, of Houston; three grandsons, Jeremy Lee Moses, Christopher Lee Moses and Michael Robert Moses, all of Houston; a granddaughter, Tammy Lynn Moses of Houston; a brother, Coy E. Moses of San Angelo; and three sisters, Helen Moses Clinton of Abilene, Frances Moses Fiegel of San Angelo and Tincey Moses Ogden of Missouri City. The family will be receiving visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the funeral home. DEE REESE Dee Reese, 82, of San Angelo died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Water Valley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim McWilliams and the Rev. Carl Rohlfs officiating. Burial will be in the Water Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Mr. Reese was born Sept. 22, 1916, in Throckmorton. Dee Reese's life was full and reflects the history of San Angelo from his birth to the present. He was the first bellhop at the grand opening of The Cactus Hotel. He was a star on the Bobcat football team and was one of the last Cavalry Cadets at Oklahoma Military Academy. He married Rosemary Ritter, his sweetheart from junior high. They were married for 61 years. Dee was the first motorcycle patrolman for the San Angelo Police Department. In the '40s and '50s, he produced and was the emcee for San Angelo's ``Saturday Night Shindig'' as well as the broadcaster of the ``Farm and Ranch Show'' on KGKL. Electrical construction was his final career choice up until his retirement. He was a Mason, a member of the Water Valley United Methodist Church, and a charter member of the San Angelo Clay Bird Association. In later years, he wrote Bible studies. Dee Reese was a totally unique person, full of interests, full of life and full of compassion for all. His passing is our loss. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Reese of San Angelo; four children, Van King of Irvine, Calif., Becky Reese and husband, Eric Anderson, of El Paso, Marianne Reese of San Marcos and Ada Kay Turner and husband, Mike, of Manor; five grandchildren, Leanne Reese Dupay and husband, Dennis, Michael Reese, Trey Duval and wife, Melanie, Jeremy Duval and Shane Turner and wife, Christy; one niece, Cherry Alford Turner; and one nephew, Billy Bruce Alford. HAROLD HALL Harold Hall, 76, of San Angelo died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, at his residence after a lengthy illness with diabetes. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Portis Ribble officiating.Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Harold was born July 20, 1922, in Bibletown, Ky., and had been a longtime resident of San Angelo. He married Calline Grooms on July 24, 1942, in San Angelo. Harold retired from Goodyear after 25 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Calline Hall of San Angelo; three sons, Harold Dee Hall and Jody Hall, both of Carlsbad, and Redgy Hall of San Angelo; a daughter, Bess Ann Davis of San Angelo; a sister, Myrtle Young of San Angelo; eight grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to a special niece, Gay Schmidt of Waco, Paul Mathieu of Shannon Home Health Services and Hospice of San Angelo for all their help in our time of need. A special thanks also goes out to Ronnie McEnery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Texas news and sports/September 26, 1998 Funerals and Death Notices TODAY SAN ANGELO - Thelma Leda Ewald, 90, graveside service at 9 a.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Raymond Moses, 69, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Dee Reese, 82, at 11 a.m. at Water Valley United Methodist Church; burial in Water Valley Cemetery; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. BIG SPRING - Glen Petree, 90, at 2 p.m. in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel; burial in Trinity Memorial Park. BIG SPRING - Johnnie L. Turner, 78, military graveside service at 11 a.m. in Trinity Memorial Park; arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. COLEMAN - Lera Starnes Simpson, 79, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Coleman Cemetery Pavilion; arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home. FORT STOCKTON - Harvey W. Elam Jr., 79, graveside service at 11 a.m. in East Hill Cemetery; arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. KERRVILLE - Helen Bernhard, 88, at 10:30 a.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels; burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. LAMESA - Michael Jay Jones, 41, at 2 p.m. at Northside United Methodist Church; arrangements by Branon Funeral Home. McCAMEY - Dorothy Dunn Coomer, 74, at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church; burial in Rest Haven Cemetery; arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. SNYDER - William A. Jones, 66, of Fluvanna, memorial service at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church; arrangements by Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. SWEETWATER - Marion Randolph Calfee, 85, at 10 a.m. at First Christian Church; burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Abilene; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. WINTERS - Dorophene Anderson, 73, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger; arrangements by Winters Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deaths Dorothy Hardy Dorothy Ferrell Hardy, 80, of San Angelo, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Garden City Cemetery in Garden City with the Rev. Jim Binnix, the Rev. Chester Sylvester and the Rev. Jim Hill officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. She was born Jan. 6, 1918, in Lake Dallas. She was a school teacher and a member of Lake View Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Thomas P. Hardy of San Angelo; two daughters, Karen Hardy McRaney of Midlothian, Va., and Paula Hardy Wood of San Angelo; a sister, Lessie Mae Stultz of Albuquerque, N.M.; and three grandchildren. Barbara Kiefer Barbara Kiefer, 79, of Paint Rock died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in a local hospital. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. She was born July 27, 1919, in Tennessee. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Hoffman of Paint Rock; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Aurelia Guzman Aurelia M. Guzman, 69, of San Angelo died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Miles Cemetery. She was born Sept. 25, 1928, in Eldorado. She was a homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include her husband, Jesus Guzman of San Angelo; five daughters, San Juan Cassares of Dallas, Sonia Guzman of San Angelo, Alicia Velasquez of Plainview, Sylvia Cote of Patrick A.F.B., Fla., and Patricia Estrada of Sterling City; two sons, Abel Guzman and Leon Guzman of San Angelo; two sisters, Maria Garza and Alicia Rodriquez, both of Del Rio; two brothers, Leon Medina of San Angelo and Rodrigo Medina of Fort Worth; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Frances Spindle Frances Canon Spindle, 95, of San Angelo died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Lynn Young, pastor of St. Luke United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. She was born June 4, 1903, in Big Spring. She was a school teacher and a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Survivors include a nephew, Buz Canon of Houston. Bernice Kiker Bernice Ethel Kiker, 90, of San Angelo died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. Service will be at noon Monday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Eldorado Cemetery. She was born Feb. 29, 1908, in Goldthwaite. She worked as a switchboard operator. Survivors include a daughter, Jean Conway of San Angelo; a son, Michael Bullard of San Diego; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Coston Warren SWEETWATER - Coston Warren, 80, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. He was born July 19, 1918, in Sydney. An Army veteran of World War II, he worked at Lone Star Industries for many years before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Rosie Warren of Sweetwater; two stepdaughters, Jean Hash of Burleson and Georgia McDonald of Alabama; three stepsons, LeRoy Hanshew of Sweetwater, Lonnie Hanshew of Greenville and Johnny Hanshew of Arlington; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. Roy Stillwell ALPINE - Roy Walker Stillwell, 80, of Alpine died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a Midland hospital. Military graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Elm Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. He was born Sept. 21, 1918, in Marathon. An Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was a heavy- equipment operator, building many roads in the Big Bend area. He also was a rancher and had been active with the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Gwin Stillwell of Alpine; a son, Oran Scott ``Scotty'' Roberts of Alpine; a daughter, Brenda Ann Trudeau of Alpine and Presidio; a brother, Guy Crawford Stillwell of Alpine; a sister, Elizabeth Marie ``Dadie'' Potter of Big Bend; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Harvey Saathoff KERRVILLE - Harvey ``Buddy'' Saathoff, 70, of Fredericksburg died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, in Fredericksburg. There will be no service. Arrangements are by Grimes Funeral Chapels. He was born March 12, 1928, in D'Hanis and had been a resident of Fredericksburg for three years. An Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he worked for Braun Express Freight Lines and Alamo Express Freight Lines. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, the American Legion, Hermann Sons and an associate member of the Sheriff's Association of Texas. Survivors include three sisters, Katherine Alexander of Mathis, Alice Heap of Kerrville and Dorothy Crawford of San Antonio; a brother, Richard Saathoff of D'Hanis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Myra Anderson HICO - Myra Dean Anderson, 68, of Kerrville died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in Schertz. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of Iredell with burial in Mitchell Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rutledge Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Archer City and had been a longtime resident of Iredell before moving to Kerrville in 1995. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Dean Anderson of Austin and Lisa Kay Sternburger of Schertz; two sons, Clifford Anderson of San Angelo and Stan Davis Anderson of Rankin; a sister, Dorothy Spikes of Benjamin; and six grandchildren. Carey Seyler KERRVILLE - Carey Milford Seyler, 77, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church with private family services to be held at Center Point Cemetery. Arrangements are by Grimes Funeral Chapels. He was born Sept. 26, 1920, in LeLoup, Kan. An Army veteran of World War II, he worked as a pipe fitter and refrigeration mechanic with HarCon Engineering. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Shrine, the Lions Club, the American Legion and the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Rola Jean Seyler; a daughter, Terry Seyler Beach McLane; a son, Chuck Seyler; a brother, Lesley Seyler; and four grandchildren. Margaret Williams BROWNWOOD - Margaret E. Williams, 78, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Brady with burial in Camp San Saba Cemetery in San Saba County. Arrangements are by Davis-Morris Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 26, 1920, in DeLeon and had lived in Odessa and Midland before moving to Brownwood in 1997. She was administrative assistant to the hospital administrator at Heart of Texas Hospital in Brady, a member of the Eastern Star, the Garden Club and was a Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Cloud of Brownwood; a son, David L. Farmer of Houston; a stepson, Jody Williams of Combine; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pat Meinzer of Austin and Billie Faye Richardson of Waco; and numerous nieces and nephews. William Ballard KERRVILLE - William D. Ballard, 87, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Kerrville Funeral Home. Berry Wilson KERRVILLE - Berry Wilson, 91, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Kerrville Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries BOB ALLISON Robert E. ``Bob'' Allison, 77, of San Angelo died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, at his home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M. Bob was born Dec. 9, 1920, in Muncie, Ind. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine, of 42 years. He is survived by a daughter, Debbie Allison and Michael Robertson of Santa Fe; son, Doug Allison and wife, Brenda, of Donie; daughter, Teri Wilson and husband, Michael, of Corpus Christi; stepson, Ben Wyne and wife, Patricia, of Gold Canyon, Ariz.; sister, Lois Hough of Mountain Home, Ark.; and brother, Ronald Allison of Florida. A special friend, Beverly Spear of San Angelo; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Neill and nurses Sonja and Jeanne, and wonderful friends at Hospice of San Angelo for all their help in our time of need. THELMA LEDA EWALD Thelma Leda Ewald, 90, of San Angelo passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in Meadow Creek Nursing Center. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. H. Grosse Mohler, associate pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Thelma was born Aug. 15, 1908, in Rowena to Peter Paul and Albina Cervenka Ewald. The family moved to San Angelo in 1922, and Thelma lived in San Angelo until her death. She graduated from San AngeloHigh School and worked for her father in his cotton business. She also worked for the city of San Angelo for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, 32 Study Club, the Business Woman's Sunday school class and was an avid bridge player for many years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Lock of San Angelo and Mrs. James F. Grote of Buchanan Dam, as well as two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Pete Ewald Jr. of San Angelo and Mrs. Vernon Ewald of Corpus Christi. Several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews also survive her. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and a sister, Mrs. Louie Ashley and three brothers, Arnold Ewald, Pete Ewald Jr. and Vernon Ewald. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Texas news and sports/September 27, 1998 Death Notices/Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO - Aurelia Guzman, 69, prayer service at 7 p.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel; service at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel; burial in Miles Cemetery. SAN ANGELO - Barbara Kiefer, 79, of Paint Rock, memorial service at 2 p.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. ALPINE - Roy Walker Stillwell, 80, military graveside service at 2 p.m. in Elm Grove Cemetery; arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home. BROWNWOOD - Margaret E. Williams, 78, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Brady; burial in Camp San Saba Cemetery; arrangements by Davis-Morris Funeral Home. SWEETWATER - Coston Warren, 80, at 2 p.m. in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. MONDAY SAN ANGELO - Bernice Ethel Kiker, 90, at noon in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Eldorado Cemetery. SAN ANGELO - Frances Canon Spindle, 95, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. KERRVILLE - Carey Milford Seyler, 77, memorial service at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church; private family service in Center Point Cemetery; arrangements by Grimes Funeral Chapels. TUESDAY SAN ANGELO - Dorothy Ferrell Hardy, 80, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deaths Haldon Turner Haldon Jack Turner, 59, of San Angelo died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home. Allen Quick Allen Quick, 68, of San Angelo died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending at Starks Funeral Home. Robert Diaz Robert Diaz, 68, of San Angelo died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. David Middleton David Kenneth Middleton, 31, of Henderson, Ky., died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, in Evansville, Ind. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Belmore Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Seidlitz of Belmore Baptist Church officiating. He was born May 30, 1967, in Abilene. Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Paula Sue Middleton of Henderson; a sister, Wendy Ann Young of Lynnville, Ind.; grandmothers, Margaret Simpson and Mildred Middleton, both of San Angelo; and several aunts and uncles. Samuel Lara Samuel C. Lara, 63, of San Angelo died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his residence. Prayer service will be at 5 p.m. today in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Assembly of God Church with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. He was born Nov. 30, 1934, in San Angelo. He was an insurance agent and a member of First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Lara of San Angelo; two daughters, Belinda Esparza and Martha ``Marty'' Lara, both of San Angelo; a son, Ricky Lara of San Angelo; three stepsons, Steven Chandler of Dallas, and David Chandler and Doug Chandler, both of Snyder; a sister, Alice L. Martinez of San Angelo; and nine grandchildren. Walton Hohertz GOLDTHWAITE - Walton Albert Hohertz, 69, of Priddy died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church with burial in St. John's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. He was born Sept. 29, 1928, in Hamilton County and was a lifetime resident of Priddy. He was a rancher, a grocery store owner and a Lutheran. Survivors include his wife, Jean Hohertz of Priddy; two daughters, Kathy Isbell and Karen Tiemann, both of Priddy; a son, Kevin Hohertz of Priddy; five grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda Muehlbrad of Austin and Mildred Peters of Priddy; an aunt and uncle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robbie Stewart BIG SPRING - Robbie Marie Stewart, 92, of San Antonio and formerly of Sand Springs, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in a San Antonio nursing home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. She was born March 10, 1906, in Ardmore, Okla. She was a homemaker and a member of Sand Springs Church of Christ. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Jack Silliman FORT STOCKTON - Jack E. Silliman, 89, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a local nursing center. There will be a private family service. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born on Aug. 8, 1909, in Redrock, Okla., and was a longtime resident of Fort Stockton. He was a retired civil engineer and a Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Nita Silliman of Fort Stockton; and three sons, Tom Silliman of Great Falls, Va., Frank Silliman of Odessa and Bill Silliman of Fort Smith, Ark. Bernice Henderson CRANE - Bernice Henderson, 87, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in a Crane nursing center. Service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Mary Street Church of Christ with burial in Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements are by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. She was born July 4, 1911, in Fisher County. She was a restaurant operator and was self-employed. She was a member of the Mary Street Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Artie Mansell and Tracey Henderson, both of Crane; a son, Paul J. Henderson Jr. of Anadarko, Okla.; a sister, Wilma Smith of Stillwell, Okla.; a brother, Layne George of Kennewick, Wash.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Clarisa Barraza FORT STOCKTON - Clarisa R. Barraza, 2, of Fort Stockton died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in a Lubbock hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. She was born Oct. 18, 1995. Survivors include her parents, Hugo Barraza and Denise Carrillo of Fort Stockton; grandparents, Christina Galindo, Reyes Fuentes, Homar Carrillo, Manuella and Chon Barraza, all of Fort Stockton; numerous aunts and uncles; and great-grandparents and a great-great grandfather. Jesus Urias KERMIT - Jesus Ramon ``Ray'' Urias, 47, of Kermit died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in a Midland hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Cooper Funeral Chapel with burial in Kermit Cemetery. He was born March 7, 1951, in Kermit and was a lifetime resident. He was a truck mechanic and a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include his mother, Feliz Urias of Kermit; a son, Joshua Urias of Stinnett; a daughter, Delilah Urias of Amarillo; two brothers, Joe Urias of Carlsbad, N.M., and Juan M. Urias of Kermit; and two sisters, Mary Gutierrez of Denton and Rosie Ramirez of Wink. Dewey Davis SAN SABA - Dewey Davis, 87, of Pontotoc died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in San Saba. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in San Saba City Cemetery. He was born Sept. 30, 1910, in Pontotoc and was a lifetime resident. He was a farmer and rancher and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Earlene Davis of Pontotoc; a son, Elmo Davis of San Saba; a sister, Roene Coffey of Kerrville; a foster daughter, Merle Byrd of Midlothian; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Dick Staudt KERRVILLE - Dick Staudt, 80, of Bandera County and formerly of Kerrville, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his residence. Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. today at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Notre Dame Catholic Church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He was born Dec. 12, 1917, in Fredericksburg and had lived in Kerrville since 1936. He was managing supervisor for an auto company for many years and was in law enforcement for 21 years. He was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Hill Country Peace Officers Association. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Staudt of Bandera; two sons, Bill Staudt of Comfort and Sid Staudt of Mountain Home; a daughter, Emily Staudt Behrens of Bandera; a twin brother, Max Staudt of Sisterdale; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Eunice Wills BRADY - Eunice Wills, 97, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 18, 1901, in Llano. She was a member of the Christian Science Church. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Duane Coppedge KERRVILLE - Duane G. Coppedge, 72, of Ingram died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries BERNICE E. KIKER Bernice E. Kiker was born Feb. 29, 1908, to Joseph and Lillie Wrinkle. Service will be at noon Monday, Sept. 28, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Eldorado Cemetery. She was born in Mills County and grew up in Bronte with three brothers and seven sisters. She assisted her husband doing ranch work in Eldorado for many years. After the death of her husband, Clem Sofge, she moved to San Angelo, where she worked in a bakery for a short time, then at `M' System as a butcher's assistant. She also ran the elevator at the Angelus Hotel. She later moved to San Diego, where she was a switchboard operator at Mercy Hospital, where she retired. She spent the later part of her life in San Angelo. She was a wonderful person enjoying life to the fullest even through many hardships and overcoming many obstacles. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, gardening and especially baking. Many family members and friends will remember her for her famous cream pies. She lost her eyesight in 1992, but continued to entertain with her stories and jokes. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clem Sofge of Eldorado, her second husband, Kenneth Bullard of Mertzon, and her third husband, Chester Kiker of Bronte; her oldest daughter, Wanda Maurice Beets; and a son, Thomas Wayne Sofge. She is survived by a daughter, Jean Conway and her fiance, Glenn Montgomery of San Angelo; a son, Michael Bullard of San Diego; grandchildren, John Carter and wife, Carla, of Hesperia, Calif., Jeannette Turnbow of San Angelo, Ken Conway of Colorado, Kimberly Conway of Wichita, Kan., Sean Conway and wife, Marni, of Everett, Wash., and Jason Bullard of San Diego; great-grandchildren, James, Joshua and Jared Hernandez of San Angelo, Jordan and Jessica Brewer of San Angelo, Jeffrey and Shane Jones of Wichita, Tristan and Trinity Conway of Everett, Wash., Jaylon Bullard of San Diego, and a very special grandson, Jesse Montgomery; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was greatly loved and will be missed always. A very special thanks to the many caregivers at St. John's Hospital, Outreach Services and Dr. Henshaw. And heartfelt love, admiration and appreciation to a special granddaughter, Jeannette Turnbow, who is a nurse at St. John's, for the extra care, love and patience she expressed. A special thanks to Rose Saucedo of Outreach for the extra time, love and patience she gave. She was Mother's right hand and loved by all the family. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am in a thousand winds that blow. I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers of rain. I am the fields of ripening grain. I am the morning hush. I am the graceful rush of beautiful birds in circling flight. I am the starshine of the night. I am in the flowers that bloom. I am in a quiet room. I am in the birds that sing. I am in each lovely thing. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I do not die. I am in the arms of God. DOROTHY F. HARDY Surrounded by family and friends, Dorothy F. Hardy, 80, will find peaceful rest at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in graveside service in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City. Dorothy Hardy, a motivator, mentor and lifelong educator, will be fondly remembered by associates and former students in the San Angelo schools, where she taught subjects from high school science and home economics to Head Start and all areas of special education. Her retirement in 1977 for medical reasons cut short her dedicated plans ``to teach till I die.'' Twin daughter of James Simpson Ferrell and Buna Etta Cook Ferrell, Dorothy was born Jan. 6, 1918, in Lake Dallas. Later, the family of eight children moved to Krum, where she graduated from high school as salutatorian, and her twin brother valedictorian. In 1938, Dorothy was first in her family to receive a college degree from C.I.A. (now Texas Woman's University). Her home economics teaching began in Garden City that fall where she met the love of her life, Thomas P. Hardy, whom she married Memorial Day, 1941. Sterling City, San Francisco, Whitesboro and San Angelo teaching experiences led to classrooms at Lake View, Central, Alta Loma, Rio Vista, Reagan, Holiman and Travis. Her summers almost always included furthering her education, including a master's degree in 1958 and many hours beyond. Survivors who will deeply miss Dorothy include her husband of 57 years, Thomas P. Hardy; daughter, Karen E. and husband, Mike McRaney, daughter, Paula and husband, Vincent Wood; granddaughter, Marti Baugh and great-grandchildren, Zane and Whitney; granddaughter, Nikki and husband, John Leal; and great- grandchildren, John Paul Jr. and Aarika; grandson, Paul M. Wood; and a sister, Lessie Mae and husband, Gus Stultz, of Albuquerque, N.M. Family visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Johnson's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the Hardy family suggests contributions to the Dorothy Sibby Ferrell Hardy Scholarship Fund at Concho Educators Federal Credit Union. AURELIA M. GUZMAN Aurelia M. Guzman, 69, of San Angelo died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Felipe Galvez, minister of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, officiating. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Miles Cemetery. Mrs. Guzman was born Sept. 25, 1928, in Eldorado to Ambrosia and Romula Acosta Medina. She married Jesus M. Guzman Sr. in December 1950 in Mexico. She was a homemaker and attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include her husband, Jesus Guzman of San Angelo; five daughters, San Juana Cassares of Dallas, Sonia Guzman of San Angelo, Alicia Velasquez of Plainview, Sylvia Cote of Patrick A.F.B., Fla., and Patricia Estrada of Sterling City; two sons, Abel and Leon Guzman of San Angelo; two sisters, Maria Garza and Alicia Rodriquez, both of Del Rio; two brothers, Leon Medina of San Angelo and Rodrigo Medina of Fort Worth; 13 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Texas news and sports/September 28, 1998 Funerals and Death Notices TODAY SAN ANGELO - Aurelia Guzman, 69, at 10 a.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Miles Cemetery. SAN ANGELO - Bernice Ethel Kiker, 90, at noon in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Eldorado Cemetery. SAN ANGELO - Samuel C. Lara, 63, at 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church; burial in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - David Kenneth Middleton, 31, of Henderson, Ky., memorial service at 10 a.m. at Belmore Baptist Church. SAN ANGELO - Frances Canon Spindle, 95, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. BRADY - Eunice Wills, 97, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Resthaven Cemetery; arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home. CRANE - Bernice Henderson, 87, at 3 p.m. at Mary Street Church of Christ; burial in Crane County Cemetery; arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. FORT STOCKTON - Clarisa R. Barraza, 2, at 2 p.m. in Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel; burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. KERRVILLE - Carey Milford Seyler, 77, memorial service at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church; private family service in Center Point Cemetery; arrangements by Grimes Funeral Chapels. KERRVILLE - Dick Staudt, 80, of Bandera, at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church; burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery; arrangements by Grimes Funeral Chapels. SAN SABA - Dewey Davis, 87, of Pontotoc, at 2 p.m. in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel; burial in San Saba City Cemetery. TUESDAY SAN ANGELO - Dorothy Ferrell Hardy, 80, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. BIG SPRING - Robbie Marie Stewart, 92, of San Antonio, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Trinity Memorial Park; arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. GOLDTHWAITE - Walton Albert Hohertz, 69, of Priddy, at 10 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church; burial in St. John's Cemetery; arrangements by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. KERMIT - Jesus Ramon Urias, 47, at 10 a.m. in Cooper Funeral Chapel; burial in Kermit Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deaths Lee Caldwell Lee Edward Caldwell, 70, of San Angelo died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Manuel Asebedo Manuel Rodrigue Asebedo, 49, of San Angelo died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Alejandro Salinas Alejandro Salinas, 44, of Veribest died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Terry Brenon of St. Mary's Catholic Church officiating. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels. He was born Aug. 23, 1954, in Rosebud. Survivors include his mother, Aurelia Perez, two brothers, Genaro Perez and Antonio Perez, and three sisters, Cruz Perez, Diana Sanchez and Maria Perez, all of Corpus Christi. Roberto Diaz Roberto Sanchez Diaz, 68, of San Angelo died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his residence. Vigil will be at 6 p.m. today in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Joe Vasquez officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. He was born June 7, 1930, in Camaron, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and was a longtime resident of San Angelo. He was a rancher and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, San Juana Luna Diaz, two daughters, Rosa Perez and Jovita Diaz, and a son, Venturo Diaz, all of San Angelo; and five grandchildren. Sarah Mask COLEMAN - Sarah Linn Mask, 69, of Angleton died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, in Angleton. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion. Arrangements are by Walker Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 12, 1929, in Coleman and was a lifetime resident of San Antonio before moving to Angleton in 1989. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Mask Reed of Angleton; two sons, the Rev. Larry Mask of San Antonio and Jeffrey Mask of Lufkin; a brother, Robert Wood of Driftwood; six granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. Donald Gonyer LAMPASAS - Donald Leroy Gonyer, 27, of Copperas Cove died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Sheppard Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was born May 14, 1971, in La Grange, Ind. He was a construction worker. Survivors include his stepmother and father, Pamela and James Gonyer Sr. of Copperas Cove; his grandmother, Elizabeth Gonyer of Fostoria, Ohio; a brother, James Gonyer Jr. of Danville, Ill.; and three stepsisters, Pamela Jo Smallinger, Rebekah Joy Smalling and Joetta Smalling, and a stepbrother, Joe Smalling, all of Copperas Cove. H. Vernon Towell KERRVILLE - Dr. H. Vernon Towell, 72, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, at his residence. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Arrangements are by Overby Funeral Home. He was born May 29, 1926, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, and had lived in Kerrville since 1985. A Canadian Armed Forces veteran, he was a doctor in Prince Albert for 10 years and was an anesthesiologist in Houston before retiring. He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, the Texas Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the Anesthesiology Society of America and the Tri-County Medical Society. Survivors include his wife, Betty Towell of Kerrville; two sons, David Towell of Houston and Dr. Brian Towell of San Antonio; two daughters, Lynne Neurauter of Prince Albert and Dr. Brenda Tweedy of Austin; a brother, Ron Towell of Inverness, British Columbia; and 10 grandchildren. Frances Thompson COLEMAN - Frances Lee Thompson, 83, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Walker Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman City Cemetery. She was born Nov. 17, 1914, in Shields. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, L.W. ``Bob'' Thompson of Coleman; a daughter, Patsy Driskill of Coleman; and three grandchildren. Walter Guin KERRVILLE - The Rev. Walter Carl Guin, 86, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, at his residence. Service will be at 4 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Arrangements are by Grimes Funeral Chapels. He was born April 5, 1912, in Brownwood and had lived in Kerrville for 24 years. He was a Presbyterian minister in Vanderbilt, Odessa, Mission, San Antonio, Del Rio, Cuero, Abilene and Mineral Wells. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was on the board of the Schreiner College for 18 years. Survivors include his wife, Mildred P. Guin of Kerrville; a son, David Guin of Boerne; a sister, Ada Leary of Houston; a brother, Tom Guin of San Angelo; and a grandson. Audie King KINGSLAND - Audie King, 96, of Kingsland died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in Llano. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. She was born April 21, 1902, in Enon, La., and had lived in Kingsland for 27 years, moving from Muleshoe. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Gladys Joe Florence of Kingsland, Charlene Giles of Memphis, Tenn., and Delia Ann Marks of Lubbock; two sons, Charles King of Lubbock and Henry King of Ransom Canyon; a sister, Lexie Freeman of Fort Worth; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Piase Fierro OZONA - Piase Fierro, 42, of Ozona died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in a San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with burial in Lima Cemetery. Arrangements are by Preddy Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 3, 1955, in Ozona and was a lifetime resident. He was a cook, a waiter, a cashier and a Catholic. Survivors include five sisters, Maria Galindo, Juanita Mendoza, Margarita Longoria, Matilda Ortiz and Sylvia Lara, all of Ozona; eight brothers, Urbano Fierro Jr. of San Angelo, Greg Fierro of Sonora, Simon Fierro of Bozeman, Mont., and Seferino Fierro, Raymundo Fierro, Thomas Fierro, Lucio Fierro and Ismael Fierro, all of Ozona; and numerous nieces and nephews. John Ynostroza BRADY - John Ynostroza, 73, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his residence. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Leatherwood Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. He was born Jan. 14, 1925, in Lampasas and had lived in Brady since 1940. He was a retired truck driver for Mitchell Transport and had worked for Texas Mining and Herb's Conoco. He also owned and operated a tractor repair shop. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Kiwanis Club. Survivors include his wife, Criselda Ynostroza of Brady; a son, Armando Lee Ynostroza of Mission; a brother, Pedro Ynostroza of Stockton, Calif.; four sisters, Mary Rose, Lupe Gomez and Anita Barrera, all of San Angelo, and Antonia Espinoza of Omaha, Neb.; and three grandchildren. Moses Aguirre BRADY - Moses Aguirre, 66, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending at Leatherwood Colonial Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries ROSALVA E. REYES Rosalva E. Reyes, 75, of San Angelo died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in Shannon Medical Center-St. John's Campus. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Terry Brenon officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Rosalva was born July 2, 1923, to Francisco and Natividad Fuentes in Winters. She married Antonio Reyes on May 23, 1944, in Del Rio. She had been a resident of San Angelo since 1972. She was a homemaker, a devoted Catholic, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son. She is survived by her husband, Antonio Reyes of the home; nine children and their spouses, Gloria and Gaberil Bermudez of San Jose, Calif., Juan and Alice Reyes, Maria Elena and Arturo Talamantes, Maria De La Luz and Mark Serrano, Armando and Nancy Reyes and Guillermo ``Memo'' and Virginia Reyes, all of San Angelo, Rosalva R. Maldonado of Del Rio, Luis and Wanda Reyes of Grape Creek and Jose and Carmen Reyes of Fort Worth; two brothers, Armando Fuentes of San Angelo and Leonel Fuentes of Garland; three sisters, Bertha F. De Luna of Acuna, Mexico, and Alicia Fuentes and Olga F. Juarez, both of San Angelo; 22 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to give a special thanks to the staff at Angelo Dialysis and to the medical staff at Shannon-St. John's Campus and Dr. Jesse Jurado. ``Mama, Nunca Te Vamos A Olvidar.'' JOE GARNER LOFTIN CRANE - Joe Garner Loftin, 63, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his home in Rankin. Joe was born Dec. 13, 1934, in Iraan. He lived in Rankin his entire life and will be missed by the communities of Rankin and Midkiff. Joe is survived his wife, Ruth, and his mother, Hattie Mitchell, both of Rankin. He also is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Phil Murry of Stephenville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Mike Hill of Rankin, Sheryl and Kenny Scudder of Andrews and Judy and Larry Williams of Odessa; and one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Cynthia Loftin of Rankin. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Foster ``Joe'' Loftin; and a sister, Andra Windham. Joe also is survived by 12 grandchildren who were every one his heroes, Joseph Scudder, Jay Scudder, Michael Rhodes, Jason Rhodes, Lauren Williams, Sarah Williams, Heath Loftin, Richele Loftin, Christene Loftin, Meagan Loftin, Bryan Hill and Amy Hill. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the First United Methodist Church in Rankin. Interment will follow in Rankin Cemetery. The Rev. Chip Allen will be officiating. Arrangements are by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. JACK COLLINS STAPP JUNCTION - Jack Collins Stapp of Junction, a lifelong Kimble County rancher, passed from this earth late last week at his ranch home near Knoxville. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at the First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Jack Stapp Ranch. Arrangements are by Aubrey Fife Funerals. Pallbearers will be grandsons. He was the son of the late Dillard and May Stapp, ranchers of Junction. He is survived by four daughters, Barbara Sykes of Eldorado, Candy Gipson of Junction, Cynthia Carpenter of San Angelo and Roxie Gonzales of Wichita Falls; nine grandchildren; seven great- granddaughters; and a sister, Faye Kinsey of Lubbock. Our daddy also left behind a very special friend and neighbor, Peggy Whitworth. One sister, Mary Lou Becker, preceded him in death. Our Dad loved ranching, people and the community of Junction. Our Dad was an avid football fan and backer of the Junction Eagles. We will miss and love you forever. H. JACK TURNER H. Jack Turner, 58, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 25, 1998. He was born Nov. 10, 1939, to Orval J. and Reba Turner in San Angelo. His mom died when he was 2, and he was raised by his father and beloved stepmother, Juanita Ice Turner, who preceded him in death. He married Nancy K. Holliman on July 17, 1992. He retired in May 1998 from the Goodyear Proving Grounds, where he had worked as a foreman for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Turner; son and daughter-in-law, Russel and Rina Turner; daughter and son-in- law, Virginia and Wayne Chambers; stepsons, Michael and Jimmy Robertson and stepdaughter, Angela Robertson; brother, Orval J. Turner Jr.; 14 grandchildren; two nieces; a nephew; and a host of friends. The family would like to say a special thanks to James and Judy Penny for their continued friendship and support. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Park. Miss Me, But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little - but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me - but let me go, For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friends we know. And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me - but let me go. SAMUEL C. LARA Samuel C. Lara, 63, of San Angelo died at 4:16 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his residence. He was born Nov. 30, 1934, in San Angelo. Sammy was a musician, known as ``Mr. Moon'' for many years. In 1997, he was honored as a pioneer member of the Central West Texas Music Hall of Fame. He recently retired as an agent for American National Insurance Co. He married Carolyn Chandler on May 1, 1993, in Sonora and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Lara of San Angelo; two daughters, Belinda Esparza and Martha ``Marty'' Lara, both of San Angelo; stepdaughter, Ashley Cardenas of San Jose, Calif.; son, Ricky Lara of San Angelo; three stepsons, Steven Chandler of Dallas, and David Chandler and Doug Chandler, both of Snyder; nine grandchildren; sister, Alice L. Martinez of San Angelo; former wife and mother of his children, Amelia Gonzales; parents-in- law, E.J. and Wanda Goodlett; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Nelson and Ruth Barrow, Margaret Wilson and Kenneth and Diane Goodlett; and also a very special friend, Orlando Rangel. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Joe Stone and the Rev. Floyd Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Orlando Rangel, Dan Flores, Thomas Lombrana, Frank Reyna, and Pete Samaniego III and son, Ricky Lara. The family would like to thank Dr. Richard Stoebner, Dr. Denver Marsh and the entire nursing staff at St. John's Skilled Nursing floor, who were so attentiveto Sammy's every need; and Family Hospice, who made it possible for Sammy to die peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and his beloved little dog, Lacy. The family requests that memorials be made to Family Hospice, 1121 S. Bryant Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76903. The family will be at 1330 Fulton following the service. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Texas news and sports/September 29, 1998 Funerals and Death Notices TODAY SAN ANGELO - Roberto Sanchez Diaz, 68, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Dorothy Ferrell Hardy, 80, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Rosalva E. Reyes, 75, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - H. Jack Turner, 58, at 2:30 p.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Park. BIG SPRING - Robbie Marie Stewart, 92, of San Antonio, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Trinity Memorial Park; arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. BRADY - John Ynostroza, 73, at 1 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church; burial in Rest Haven Cemetery; arrangements by Leatherwood Colonial Funeral Home. COLEMAN - Sarah Linn Mask, 69, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion; arrangements by Walker Funeral Home. CRANE - Joe Garner Loftin, 63, at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rankin; burial in Rankin Cemetery; arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. GOLDTHWAITE - Walton Albert Hohertz, 69, of Priddy, at 10 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church; burial in St. John's Cemetery; arrangements by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. KERMIT - Jesus Ramon Urias, 47, at 10 a.m. in Cooper Funeral Chapel; burial in Kermit Cemetery. KERRVILLE - Dr. H. Vernon Towell, 72, memorial service at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church; arrangements by Overby Funeral Home. KINGSLAND - Audie King, 96, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church; burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park; arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. OZONA - Piase Fierro, 42, at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church; burial in Lima Cemetery; arrangements by Preddy Funeral Home. WEDNESDAY LAMPASAS - Donald Leroy Gonyer, 27, of Copperas Cove, at 10 a.m. in Sheppard Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Memories; burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deaths William Lassiter William C. Lassiter, 69, of San Angelo died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in an Abilene hospital. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home. Lee Caldwell Lee Edward Caldwell, 70, of San Angelo died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, at his residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Bronte with the Rev. Morris Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Miles Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. He was born Jan. 12, 1928, in Ackerly and was a longtime resident of San Angelo. He retired in 1991 from Bowen Tools after many years in the oil industry. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Caldwell of San Angelo; two daughters, Kathy Crowdus of Liberty, Mo., and Kay Grimes of Fort Worth; two sons, Michael Caldwell of San Angelo and Arnold Caldwell of Irving; two brothers, Jim Caldwell of Ozona and R.T. ``Boots'' Caldwell of Crockett; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Manuel Asebedo Manuel Rodriquez Asebedo, 49, of San Angelo died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, in a local hospital. Vigil will be at 6 p.m. today in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Faith Center with Jack Eaton III officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. He was born April 12, 1949, in San Angelo and was a lifetime resident. He was a member of the Christian Faith Center. Survivors include his wife, Alice Pro Asebedo of San Angelo; two sons, Daniel Asebedo and David Asebedo, both of San Angelo; a daughter, Sylvia Velasquez of San Angelo; his mother, Ginger Asebedo of San Angelo; three brothers, Candelario Asebedo, George Asebedo and Charlie Asebedo, all of San Angelo; a sister, Mary Lou Ortegon of San Angelo; and six grandchildren. Myrl Finley ITALY - Myrl Glidewell Finley, 88, of Italy died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, in a Hillsboro hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in the Italy Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boze-Mitchell Funeral Home. She was born Dec. 21, 1909, in Cane Hill, Ark., and had lived in Italy for 10 years. She had lived in Texon, Rankin and Big Lake. Survivors include two daughters, Maxine Jenkins of Blum and Frances Seay of Italy; two sons, John Glidewell of Midland and Rusty Glidewell of San Angelo; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. Opal Hale MONAHANS - Opal Hale, 96, of Spring died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, in Houston. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Grandfalls with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. She was born Nov. 21, 1901, in Mineral Wells and was a longtime resident of Grandfalls. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Jo Ann Rampy of Spring; a sister, Oxie Wells of Mineral Wells; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. George Myers BRADY - George Myers, 91, of Rochelle died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in Rochelle. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cowboy Cemetery. He was born May 13, 1907, in Mercury. He was a farmer and rancher and had worked at Loadcraft. He was a Mason and a member of Rochelle Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ollie Myers of Rochelle; two sons, Maynard Myers of Granite Shoals and Willie Myers of Brady; two daughters, Christine Pulsifer of Granite Shoals and Gloria Barr of Rochelle; three sisters, Martha Graham and Rosie Jeffreys, both of Brady, and Annie Wigginton of Inez; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Moses Aguirre BRADY - Moses T. Aguirre, 66, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, at his residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Leatherwood Colonial Funeral Home. He was born June 25, 1932, in Brady and was a lifetime resident. He was a ranch foreman, a produce manager for a supermarket and had worked at Loadcraft. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of St. Patricks's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Aguirre of Brady; a son, Richard Aguirre of Grape Creek; two daughters, Janie Bara of Brady and Jo Ann Cole of Red Oak; five brothers, Audelio Flores of Waco, Thomas Aguirre of Houston, Paul Aguirre of Hereford, Abel Aguirre of Brady and Ruben Aguirre of Austin; two sisters, Araminta Adkins of Austin and Amelia Moreno of Brady; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Joy Weaver BIG SPRING - Joy Weaver, 69, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Myers & Smith Funeral Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. She was born Feb. 17, 1929, in Tye and was a longtime resident of Big Spring. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include a son, Bill Weaver of Kerrville; two daughters, Cheryl Stansel of Big Spring and Norma Brown of San Angelo; six grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries EDUVIJES RUBY ALFARO BALLINGER - Eduvijes Ruby Alfaro, 93, of Ballinger died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, in San Angelo. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Hubert Wade officiating. Burial will follow in Latin American Cemetery. She was born Oct. 17, 1904, in Monterrey, Mexico. She worked as a cook at the Texas Grill and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Galo J. Alfaro; a son, Estacio Dela Cerda; and a daughter, Mary Ornelas. Survivors include a sister, Maria Estrada of Laredo; three daughters, Louisa Herrera of Lubbock, and Angelita Jalomo and Yolanda Jalomo, both of Ballinger; and six sons, Tano Dela Cerda of Delano, Calif., Estevan Dela Cerda and Richard Alfaro, both of Lubbock, Juan Dela Cerda of San Angelo, Martin Gomez of Amarillo and David Alfaro of Ballinger. HAROLD DAVID HARRIS LUBBOCK - Services for Mr. Harold David Harris will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1998, at Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Patton and the Rev. Bob Utley officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock. Harold David Harris, 76, a longtime, well-respected businessman, went to be with the Lord and to reunite with his mother, sister, baby daughter and two grandsons on Sept. 28, 1998. Mr. Harris was the owner of Harris & Thrush Manufacturing Co., a rancher and a visionary. He was an extraordinary man who allowed God to lead and direct every aspect of his life: family, friends, business. Through visions and dreams inspired by God, Mr. Harris and his wife, Ollie Mae, developed the Lazy H Retreat near Mason to be used by church groups for worship and evangelism. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his mother and father, Maggie Lee Dora Esther Harris and Ezell Harris; his baby daughter, Mildred Darlene; his sister, Lorene Sneed; and two grandsons, David Douglas Burke and Robert Heath Elliott. He left a host of loving family, including his wife, Ollie Mae Harris; three daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Jerry Burke of Wolfforth, Jan and Callan Elliottof San Angelo and Pam and Mike Brandt of Mason; one brother, the Rev. Hugh Harris of Lubbock; six grandchildren, Deborah Turnbow, Jent Burke, Richard Elliott, Jeff Carpenter, Brandy Carpenter and Rebecca Brandt; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. As we, the family and friends of Harold Harris, reflect on his life, there are words that consistently appear in our thoughts, such as integrity, wisdom, generosity and love. We weep for our loss, and we cling to our memories as priceless treasures. At the same time, we celebrate his victory over death and his long-deserved rest. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Texas news and sports/September 30, 1998 Funerals and Death Notices TODAY SAN ANGELO - Manuel Rodriquez Asebedo, 49, at 9 a.m. at Christian Faith Center; burial in Calvary Cemetery; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Lee Edward Caldwell, 70, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Bronte; burial in Miles Cemetery; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. BALLINGER - Eduvijes Ruby Alfaro, 93, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church; burial in Latin American Cemetery; arrangements by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. BRADY - Moses T. Aguirre, 66, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church; burial in Rest Haven Cemetery; arrangements by Leatherwood Colonial Funeral Home. BRADY - George Myers, 91, of Rochelle, at 2 p.m. in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Cowboy Cemetery. LAMPASAS - Donald Leroy Gonyer, 27, of Copperas Cove, at 10 a.m. in Sheppard Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Memories; burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. MONAHANS - Opal Hale, 96, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Grandfalls; burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery; arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deaths Christian Webber Christian Frederick Webber, infant son of John and Misty Webber of San Angelo, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Survivors include his parents; one sister, Madison Brook Hannah Webber, and his grandparents, Fred and Sue Webber and Skeeter and Debra Tucker, all of San Angelo. Essie Towry Essie Towry, 89, of San Angelo died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, in Farwell. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Johnson's Funeral Home with Dr. David Womack officiating. She was born July 22, 1909, in Snyder and was a longtime resident of San Angelo. She owned and operated a beauty salon for many years and was a member of Quail Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Billie Jean Carlyle of Farwell; two sisters, Lucille Neeley of San Angelo and Wynoma Lippe of Lake Buchanan; a brother, Otto Hull of Tulsa; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Gwen Epps Gwen E. Epps, 58, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, in a San Antonio hospital. Services are pending at Starks Funeral Home. Shirley Alvarez Shirley Alvarez, 61, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, at her residence. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Robert Massie Funeral Home with the Rev. L.C. Messer officiating. Burial will follow in Belvedere Memorial Park. She was born June 8, 1937, in Boyd County, Ky., and had been a longtime resident of San Angelo. She attended Full Gospel Assembly Church. Survivors include her husband, George Alvarez of San Angelo; four brothers, Ira Rickman, Jack Rickman, George Rickman and Floyd Rickman, all of Michigan; two sons, Ronald Driggs and Donald Driggs, both of San Angelo; three daughters, Barbara Mills, Teresa Clark and Rose Horton, all of San Angelo; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Encarnacion Gutierrez SONORA - Encarnacion ``Chon'' Gutierrez, 78, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in a San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Kerbow Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sonora Cemetery. He was born April 10, 1920, in Jimenez, Coahuila, Mexico, and had lived in Sonora since 1954. He was a sheep shearer and a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include his wife, Zoila Gutierrez of Sonora; four sons, Encarnacion Gutierrez Jr., Juan Gutierrez and Refugio Gutierrez, all of Sonora, and Jose Gutierrez of Odessa; six daughters, Virginia Gutierrez and Guadalupe Gutierrez, both of Jimenez, Valeria Gutierrez of Sonora, Maria Gutierrez of Piedras Negras, Isabel Gutierrez of San Patricio, Jalisco, Mexico, and Elida Escobar of Odessa; two brothers, Anacleto Gutierrez of Jimenez and Pedro Gutierrez of Eagle Pass; 40 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Holbrook KERRVILLE - Mary L. Holbrook, 79, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in the Overby Funeral Home Chapel with private burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She was born Oct. 7, 1918, in Fort Worth and had been a resident of Kerrville since 1980. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, David Holbrook of Fort Worth and Dick Holbrook of Houston; a daughter, Jan Cherry of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, La Rue Perkins Bibb of Marshall; a brother, Roy Bray of Fremont, Calif.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Bessie Sanders OLTON - Bessie M. Sanders, 78, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998. Service was Tuesday at the Olton Nazarene Church with burial in the Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. She was born Sept. 20, 1920, in Amarillo and had been a resident of Olton since 1959. Survivors include six sons, Willie Sanders of Littlefield, J.B. Sanders of San Angelo, Joe Sanders of Tulia, Ron Sanders of Olton, Jack Sanders of Plainview and Tommy Sanders of Odessa; two daughters, Susan Baland of Lubbock and Jimmie K. Peters of Aspermont; two sisters, Flora Sanders of Hedley and Maggie Mobbs of Altus, Okla.; a brother, Marion Parker of Dimmitt; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Ralph Garmon UVALDE - Ralph E. Garmon, 63, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in a local hospital. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Episcopal Church. He was born Oct. 31, 1934, in Wall. He had attended San Angelo Central High School. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Garmon of Uvalde; a daughter, Donna Garmon of Uvalde; and a brother, Jim Garmon of Wall. Alfredo Menchaca MASON - Alfredo Menchaca, 76, of Mason died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in a Kerrville hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with burial in Crosby Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mason Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 30, 1921, in Willow City and had been a lifelong resident of Mason. He was a sheep shearer and a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Mary Menchaca of Mason; four sons, Julian Menchaca of San Antonio, Jimmy Menchaca, Johnny Menchaca and Alfred Menchaca Jr., all of Mason; three daughters, Susie Lafuente of Lampasas, Mary Castillo of Center Point and Sara Sifuentes of Mason; a sister, Pauline Martinez of Mason; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Truptiben Bhakta FORT STOCKTON - Truptiben J. Bhakta, 36, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in a San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. today in Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. She was born June 15, 1962, in Kapura, India, had lived in Van Horn and moved to Fort Stockton in 1994. She was a motel owner-manager and was a Hindu. Survivors include her husband, Jayvadan Bhakta, and her children, Smitha Bhakta and Kajal Bhakta, all of Fort Stockton; three sisters, Mina Bhakta and Sandhya Bhakta, both of India, and Jayshree Bhakta of San Antonio; and two brothers, Himansu Bhakta of India and Subodh Bhakta of Houston. Doris Sims KERMIT - Doris Sims, 79, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, at her residence. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cooper Funeral Chapel. She was born July 21, 1919, in Atoka, Okla., and had resided in Kermit for 45 years. She was a retired restaurant owner. There are no known survivors. Minnie Kubena SWEETWATER - Minnie Wenetschlaeger Kubena, 98, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, at her residence. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at McCoy Chapel of Memories. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial in Hermleigh Cemetery. She was born Feb. 14, 1900, in Shiner and had lived in Sweetwater since 1972. She was a farmer and homemaker and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Kuss of Sweetwater; a son, Jimmie Kubena of Snyder; eight grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Anna Bennett FORT STOCKTON - Anna Lee Bennett, 72, of Fort Stockton died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in an Odessa hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church with burial in East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born Nov. 11, 1925, in McQueen, Okla., and had been a resident of Fort Stockton since 1962. She was a homemaker, a member of Comanche Springs Garden Club and Fort Stockton Extension Homemakers Club, and a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Donald J. Bennett of Fort Stockton; three sons, Donnie Lee Bennett of Amarillo, Robert W. Bennett of Fort Stockton and Dwight L. Bennett of Kermit; a daughter, Sue Boles of Breckenridge; a brother, Bill Wise of Clarington; two sisters, Louise Wright of Amarillo and Dorothy Daniel of Watsonville, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Audie King KINGSLAND - Audie King, 96, of Kingsland died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in Llano. Service was Tuesday at First Baptist Church with burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements were by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. She was born April 21, 1902, in Enon, La., and had been a resident of Kingsland for 27 years, moving from Muleshoe. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Gladys Joe Florence of Kingsland, Charlene Giles of Memphis, Tenn., and Delia Ann Marks of Lubbock; two sons, Charles King of Lubbock and Henry King of Ransom Canyon; a sister, Lexie Freeman of Fort Worth; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Rafael Carrasco KERMIT - Rafael B. Carrasco, 72, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Service will be at 2 p.m. at the church with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cooper Funeral Chapel. He was born June 3, 1926, in Redford and had been a resident of Kermit for 46 years. He was a retired carpenter and a Catholic. Survivors include two daughters, Elma Kittley of Kermit and Delia Martinez of El Paso; three sons, Lionel Carrasco and Brandon Carrasco, both of Kermit, and Rafael C. Carrasco of Monahans; a brother, Albert Carrasco of Kermit; two sisters, Carmen Castro and Clementa Marquez, both of Kermit; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Roy Yancy LAMPASAS - Roy Eugene ``Keebler'' Yancy, 17, of Kempner, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, in an automobile accident. Services are pending at Sheppard Memorial Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries WILLIAM CAMPBELL LASSITER William Campbell Lassiter, 69, of San Angelo died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in an Abilene hospital. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in Sanco Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Bill was born Aug. 10, 1929, in Sanco and moved to San Angelo in 1962. He was a core drill operator for the Texas Highway Department for 21 years. He was a part-time farmer and rancher along with numerous other occupations. He served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Doris Lassiter; two sons, Kevin Lassiter and wife, Kelli, and Kelly Lassiter, both of San Angelo; a sister, Jeanette Pipes of Keller; a brother, Jack Douglas Lassiter of Haltom City; one grandson; and five nieces and nephews. MANUEL RODRIQUEZ ASEBEDO Manuel Rodriquez Asebedo, 49, of San Angelo died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, in a local hospital. Funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Christian Faith Center with Pastor Jack Eaton officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Manuel was born April 12, 1949, in San Angelo. He married Alice Pro Aug. 6, 1966, in San Angelo. Manuel was a member of the Christian Faith Center and had been a resident of San Angelo for his entire life. Manuel was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Asebedo Sr., and one sister, Nellie A. Burkette. He is survived by his wife, Alice Pro Asebedo of San Angelo; two sons, Daniel Asebedo and David Asebedo, both of San Angelo; a daughter, Sylvia Velasquez of San Angelo; his mother, Ginger Asebedo of San Angelo; three brothers, Candelario Asebedo, George Asebedo and Charlie Asebedo, all of San Angelo; a sister, Mary Lou Ortegon of San Angelo; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Asebedo, John Durate, Colby Orona, Gabriel Asebedo, Frankie Ortegon and Mike Burkette. I have run the great Race, I have finished the Course; I have kept the Faith. And now the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just Judge, will give me on ``That Day'' - and not only to me, but to all who have loved his Appearing. We love you, and we'll miss you - Love, your children. GEORGE SCHAEFER BALLINGER - George Schaefer, 75, of Olfen died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, at his home. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the church with the Rev. Stephen Kennelly officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. George was born July 22, 1923, in Olfen to Henry Schaefer and Cecilia Halmann Schaefer. He married Patsy Moeller Oct. 3, 1956, in Rowena. He was a lifelong resident of Olfen and was a farmer and a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He was a member of the Olfen Knights of Columbus, Council 2772 and was past president of the Olfen Independent School Board. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roscoe and Clarence Schaefer Sr. George is survived by his wife, Patsy Moeller Schaefer of Olfen; two sons, Dwayne Schaefer and Richard Schaefer, both of Olfen; two daughters, Paula Schriedel of Converse and CarolynSchaefer of Paint Rock; a brother, Hilmer Schaefer of Rowena; a sister, Earline Johnson of San Angelo; and six grandchildren, Sarah, Catherine and Christopher Schriedel of Converse and Megan, Joshua and Clayton Schaefer of Olfen. The family suggests memorials be made to the West Texas Rehabilitation Center or a favorite charity. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unless otherwise stated, all material is copyright of the San Angelo Standard- Times. E-mail comments to standard@texaswest.com