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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 OnlineWest Texas News Funerals and Death Notices _________________________________________________________________________ Funerals/Death Notices TODAY 4/23/99 SAN ANGELO - Howard Jackson, 64, of Miles, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Bernadine Sandefur, 36, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church; burial in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels. KERRVILLE - Nettie D. Cox, 81, of Ingram, memorial service at 4 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels. KERRVILLE - Genevieve Martinez Lozano, 52, at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church; burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery; arrangements by Grimes Funeral Chapels. MONAHANS - Evelyn Prather, 73, at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church; burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery; arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. PECOS - John F. Fonville, 90, of Denton, at 10 a.m. in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery. SATURDAY SAN ANGELO - C. Lee Williams, 92, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Belvedere Memorial Park; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH NOTICES Esteban Menchaca Esteban G. Menchaca, 81, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart with the Rev. Maurice Voity officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery He was born Dec. 7, 1917. He worked at Shannon Memorial Hospital for 47 years until his retirement in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Rose Hinojos Menchaca; two sons, Steve H. Menchaca Jr. and Armando H. Menchaca, both of San Angelo; two daughters, Sylvia M. Garcia and Diana M. Hogeda, both of San Angelo; three sisters, Amalia M. Mejia, Amparo M. Ramirez and Belia M. Sanchez Aguirre; eight grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. John Fonville PECOS - John F. Fonville, 90, of Denton died Monday, April 19, 1999, in Denton. Service will be at 10 a.m. today in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery. He was born Dec. 5, 1908, in Bowie. He was a retired jeweler and a Presbyterian. Survivors include his wife, Tene Fonville of Denton; a son, John Charles Fonville of Denton; a daughter, Jo Cooksey of Pecos; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Alicia Valverde JUNCTION - Alicia Valverde, 66, of Kerrville died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at the Hill Country Baptist Church with burial in Junction Cemetery. Arrangements are by Graham Funeral Home. She was born Dec. 21, 1932, in Rosita, Mexico, and had lived in Junction for 25 years, before moving to Kerrville three years ago. Survivors include her husband, Pedro Valverde of Kerrville; three sons, Armando Valverde of Luling, and Roland Valverde and Samuel Valverde, both of Kerrville; four daughters, Alicia Valverde and Alma Holland, both of Junction, Esmeralda Camp of Austin and Blanca Valverde of Burnet; and nine grandchildren. Josephine Thompson KERRVILLE - Josephine M. Thompson, 88, of Kerrville died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kerrville Funeral Home. She was born June 17, 1910, in Berclair and had lived in Kerrville since 1977. She worked as a bank teller in Corpus Christi and was a member of Motley Hills Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Gene Thompson Jr. of Kerrville; a daughter, Norma Dean Francis of Texas City; two sons, Gaylon Eugene Smith of Harlingen and Gerald Eugene Thompson of Eustace; nine grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; and a great-greatgrandchild. Maria Perez OZONA - Maria Ramirez Perez, 77, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in a local care center. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Templo Siloe Assembly of God with burial in Lima Cemetery. Arrangements are by Preddy Funeral Home. She was born April 5, 1922, in Sheffield. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Women's Ministries. Survivors include four daughters, Jodie Newman of Odessa, Sheila Garmon of Hokes Bluff, Ala., and Cynthia Gomez and Elsa Vasquez, both of Ozona; a son, Richard Perez of Ozona; a sister, Felicita Ramirez of Ozona; three brothers, Salvador Ramirez of Dallas, Joe Ramirez of San Angelo and Armando Ramirez of Ozona; 18 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. Trevor Whayne KERRVILLE - Trevor Whayne, 75, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Overby Funeral Home. He was born Aug. 18, 1923. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he worked for defense contractors in California and Texas. He also worked in administration at the University of Houston. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ruth Jones Whayne of Kerrville; two daughters, Susan Whayne Turner and Barbara Whayne Eberly; and five grandchildren. Joyce West WICHITA, Kan. - Joyce West, 59, died Thursday, April 22, 1999. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Downing & Lahey Mortuary East Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She was born April 10, 1940, in San Angelo. She was co-owner of Coldwell Banker Dinning-Beard Realtors. Survivors include her husband, Barry West of Wichita; two daughters, Lesley Hayter of Springfield, Mo., and Amy Cameron of Dallas; her mother, Olga Hoelscher of Dallas; a brother, David Hoelscher of Kerrville; and three grandchildren. Zola Hatley ROBERT LEE - Zola Hatley, 93, of Robert Lee died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Shaffer Funeral Home. Gertrude Cessna CRANE - Gertrude L. Cessna, 86, of Crane died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in an Odessa hospital. Services are pending at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. Maggie Hempel KERRVILLE - Maggie I. Hempel, 79, died Thursday, April 22, 1999, at her residence. Services are pending at Kerrville Funeral Home. Madge Rogers BIG SPRING - Madge Rogers, 77, died Thursday, April 22, 1999, at her residence. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Jessie Morales COLEMAN - Jessie Paul Morales, 58, of Coleman died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in Lampasas County. Services are pending at Stevens Funeral Home. Anne Hafner KERRVILLE - Anne Hafner, 87, died Thursday, April 22, 1999, at her residence. Services are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Ruben Martinez KERRVILLE - Ruben Flores Martinez, 45, of Ingram died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in a Kerrville hospital. Services are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Earnest Fenton COLEMAN - Earnest E. "Gene" Fenton, 73, of Coleman died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in a Brownwood hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Coleman Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 8, 1925, in New Central and had lived in Coleman for two years, moving from Amarillo. An Army veteran of World War II, he had been employed by McCracken Electrical Co. in Amarillo, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Survivors include his wife, Billye White Fenton of Coleman; a granddaughter, Robin Ann Graham of Topeka, Kan.; three sisters, Agnes Armstrong of Perryton, Pauline Smith of Big Spring and Juanita Jones of Santa Anna; and a brother, Rex Fenton of Ozona. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBITUARIES C. LEE WILLIAMS C. Lee Williams, 92, of San Angelo died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in Shannon Medical Center. Family visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in Belvedere Memorial Park on Arden Road with Mills Caraway officiating. Lee was born Feb. 6, 1907, in Buda to Jasper and Laura Williams. He had six brothers and two sisters. He came to San Angelo in 1926. On June 16, 1936, he married Ruby Bell in San Angelo. He was employed by the San Angelo Fire Department in 1930 and was a firefighter for the city of San Angelo for 15 years. Later, he owned and operated the North Concho Airport for 10 years. Lee owned and operated drive-in theaters for many years and closed the last drive-in theater in San Angelo in 1993. He also owned and operated mobilehome parks in San Angelo for many years and did some local cotton farming for several years. At the time of death, he was retired. He was a longtime member of the San Angelo Elks Lodge. Through the years, he made many valued and lasting friendships! Lee is survived by his wife, Ruby Williams of San Angelo; one daughter, Betsey and husband, Russell DeVore, of San Angelo; one son, Ronald and wife, Debbie Williams, of Odessa; two grandchildren, Henry Lee and wife, Lisa Garvin, of McAllen and Rebecca Williams of Odessa; two brothers, Fred and wife, Doris Williams, of Rockdale and Willie Williams of Rockdale; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Laura Williams; two sisters, Julia B. Williams and Thada George; and four brothers, Everett, Zed, Cage and Owen Williams. HOWARD JACKSON Howard Jackson, 64, of Miles died Monday, April 19, 1999, near San Saba. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Tingle of First Baptist Church of Miles officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Howard was born July 14, 1934, in Seymour. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, was a member of the San Angelo Emergency Corps and worked for Baptist Memorials Hospital. Howard touched the lives of many people during his stay on this earth. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Jackson, in 1989; and his parents, Brackston and Leonia Jackson. He later married Patty Timm on June 26, 1993, in Miles. They were members of the First Baptist Church of Miles. He is survived by his wife, Patty Jackson of Miles; five sons and daughters-in- law, Jessie and Jeannine Jackson, Howard and Donna Jackson, Jerry Don and Liz Jackson and Bernie Timm, all of San Angelo, Brack and Kathy Jackson of Houston; two daughters and son-in-law, Brenda and Eddie Goff of San Angelo and Tyree Timm of Veribest; a sister, Dorothy Banty of Belton; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Bain and Ima Gene Willeford, both of San Antonio; one brother-in-law, Calvin Miller of Miles; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Pallbearers will be the members of the San Angelo Emergency Corps. BESSIE CLICK McGINNIS Bessie Click McGinnis, 63, of San Angelo died Thursday, April 22, 1999, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Ramon of Beacon Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Bess was born Nov. 2, 1935, in Paint Rock to Roy E. and Lela Mae Click. She married Bill McGinnis on May 3, 1958, in San Angelo. Mrs. McGinnis was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Raymond Click. Survivors include her husband, Bill McGinnis of San Angelo; two daughters, Sherrie Lee Jones and Jerry Long, both of San Angelo, and Sandra Jackson and husband, Byron, Grape Creek; two sons, Billy McGinnis and fiancee, Kathy Dollgener, of Dallas and Dennis Snyder of Snyder; grandchildren, Tracy, Beverly, Kimberly, Eric, KayLee, William and Vanessa; five sisters, Faye Moseley of San Angelo, Avis Sheffield of Brownwood, Ann Haile of Clyde, Earlene Williams of Vidalia, La., and Stella Harris of San Angelo; two brothers, J.D. Click of Ona, Alaska, and Roy Elgin Click of Cypress; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express its deep appreciation to Hospice of San Angelo, Dr. Kenneth Leckie and special friend, Evelyn Hanson. There Are No Words There are no words; what can I say? At last her sweet soul winged its way To peace and freedom in the sky Where never again will she suffer or cry. It's all a part of God's great plan Which remains a mystery to man. We cannot understand His ways Nor can we count our earthly days. But who are we to question and doubt? God knoweth well what He's about; He knew she longed to go to sleep Where only angels, a vigil keep. The pain of living grew too great; No longer could she stay and wait. She did not want to leave her special dear, But she had finished her work down here. So she closed her eyes and when she awoke, These are the words the Master spoke . . . "Welcome, my child, you are home at last, And now the burden of living is past." So weep not, she has just gone ahead. Don't think of her as being dead. She's out of sight for a little while, And you'll miss her touch and her smile, But you know she is safe in the home above Where there is nothing but peace and love. And, surely, you would not deny her peace . . . And you're glad that she has found release. Think of her there as a soul that is free, And home at last, where she wanted to be. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No records for April 24, 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funerals/Death Notices 4/25/99 TODAY COLEMAN - Jessie Paul Morales, 58, prayer service at 7 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel; service at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; burial in Coleman Cemetery. KERRVILLE - Trevor Whayne, 75, memorial service at 2:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; arrangements by Overby Funeral Home. MONDAY SAN ANGELO - Johnnie Marie Pinchback, 69, at 1 p.m. in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. BIG SPRING - Madge Rogers, 77, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Trinity Memorial Park; arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. COLEMAN - Elizabeth Johnston, 81, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; burial in Coleman Cemetery; arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home. CRANE - Gertrude L. Cessna, 86, at 10:30 a.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church; burial in Crane County Cemetery; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. ROBERT LEE - Zola Altha Hatley, 93, at 10 a.m. at Northside Church of Christ; burial in Robert Lee Cemetery; arrangements by Shaffer Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH NOTICES Joe Poteet Joe Wayne Poteet, 59, of San Antonio died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in San Antonio. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home. Agnes McKinney Agnes Marie McKinney, 54, of San Angelo died Friday, April 23, 1999, at her residence. Services are pending at Starks Funeral Home. Otelia Stewart LLANO - Otelia Stewart, 83, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in Llano. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Six Mile Cemetery in Llano County. She was born Aug. 1, 1915, in Llano County and had been a lifetime resident of Llano. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Abbott of Burnet County; a son, Ben Stewart of Llano; a sister, Jean Donop of Llano; a brother, Willie Wade Tinsley of Llano; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Anne Hafner KERRVILLE - Anne Hafner, 87, died Thursday, April 22, 1999, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Houston National Cemetery in Houston. Arrangements are by Grimes Funeral Chapels. She was born Feb. 28, 1912, in Chisholm, Minn., and had been a resident of Kerrville for five years, moving from California. She was co-owner of a bakery in California for 30 years. Survivors include five sisters, Mary Mouish of Kerrville, Betty Tuttle of Austin, Isabel LaMere of Chicago, Helen Wilberg of Milwaukee and Ryan Abeel of San Francisco; three brothers, John Whalen of Milwaukee, Walter Whalen of Shawano, Wis., and Michael Whalen of Los Angeles. Johnnie Griffith MENARD - Johnnie "J.R." Evans Griffith, 73, of Menard died Friday, April 23, 1999, in a San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cox Cemetery in McCulloch County. He was born Jan. 24, 1926, in McCulloch County and had lived in Menard less than a month, moving from Brady. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a mechanic and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Marva Pace of Alvarado; four grandchildren; and four greatgrandsons. Leroy Rich FORT STOCKTON - Leroy Rich, 42, of Odessa died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in a Pecos hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born June 24, 1956, in Monahans and had been a resident of Odessa for 20 years. He was a general laborer and a Baptist. Survivors include his parents, Jack and Francis Ellis of Fort Stockton; three sons, Nathan Payne of Fort Stockton, Kye Lee Rich of Liberal, Kan., and T.C. Rich of Gardendale; three sisters, Sybil Criner of New Caney and Linda Golden and Georganna Barnett, both of Odessa; and a brother, Don E. King of Alvarado. Bessie White KERRVILLE - Bessie E. White, 95, died Friday, April 23, 1999, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Overby Funeral Home. Annie Davis KERRVILLE - Annie B. Davis, 76, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Billie Roper BIG SPRING - Billie Maxine Roper, 70, of Sand Springs died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a Lubbock hospital. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBITUARIES DONALD GENE SANDERS Donald Gene Sanders, loving husband, father and paw-paw went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 23, 1999. Mr. Sanders was born in Graham, Texas, to William Robert and Lydia Theresa Sanders on Jan. 17, 1928. He lived and worked on the farm until he was called for duty in the United States Army during the occupation of Japan just after World War II. Upon his return from the Army, Mr. Sanders went to work for Continental Emsco Company, a manufacturer and distributor of oil-field products and equipment. Mr. Sanders worked for Continental Emsco for 43 years, 41 of which were spent in San Angelo as manager of store operations. He was a faithful and dedicated employee who gave his best each day. Mr. Sanders was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and served on its finance committee. Mr. Sanders married Sharon Broyles on March 20, 1953, in San Angelo. For 46 years he loved her with an everlasting love which grew stronger with the passage of each day. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Betty Faye Inman, and an infant daughter, Elizabeth Ann Sanders. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Sanders; a son, Donny Sanders and his wife, Jana; and two grandchildren, Britton Lee and Meredith Elizabeth. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 26, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Wilkerson, of Hillcrest Baptist Church officiating. Graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. in Loving Cemetery in Loving, Texas. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo or Hillcrest Baptist Church. Mr. Sanders will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. ZOLA ALTHA HATLEY ROBERT LEE - Zola Altha Hatley, 93, died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in the Robert Lee Care Center, where she had been a resident since April 1998. She was born Jan. 3, 1906, to C.L. and Eva Vestal Hughes in Robert Lee. After graduating from Robert Lee High School, Zola spent 19 months in nurses' training at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. She returned to Robert Lee and married Ell Hatley on Jan. 14, 1928. They farmed and ranched in the Wildcat community until moving to Robert Lee in 1947, where they operated the Coke County Co-op Locker Plant for 10 years. Zola was employed by the Robert Lee Hospital and Nursing Home in 1958 where she worked for 15 years. She began work for the Green Thumb Program in September 1978 at the Robert Lee Senior Center and continued in this work until early 1999 when she retired because of ill health. Survivors include her four grandchildren, Bob Hatley, Jr. of Goltry, Okla., Billy Hatley of Enid, Okla., Tommie Hatley of Conroe and Kim Frady of Duluth, Ga.; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Zola was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 23, 1975; her son, Bob Ell Hatley on Sept. 4, 1995; and a grandson, Stevie Ray Hatley on Dec. 22, 1992. She was also preceded by her parents, four brothers, and her sister. She was a longtime member of the Northside Church of Christ in Robert Lee and had been a member of the Robert Lee Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star since 1953. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 26, at the Northside Church of Christ with Tommy Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Robert Lee Cemetery with the Order of the Eastern Star ceremonies at the graveside. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Homes. ANNIE (SCHWARTZ) BERGER Annie Schwartz Berger, 90, of San Angelo died at 10:46 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, in Shannon Medical Center. Annie was born Jan. 31, 1909, in Moravia near Schulenburg, Texas, to Joseph and Sophia (Loika) Schwartz. Annie married Albert Berger on Nov. 20, 1928, in Moravia, Texas. They moved to the Fairview community in 1936. She was a loving wife and mother of four children. She enjoyed gardening and working alongside her husband on the farm. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall and was also a member of St. Helen's Alter Society and the Catholic Daughters of America for 40 years. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday, April 26, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, in Wall at St. Ambrose Church with Monsignor Larry Droll officiating. Burial will follow in St. Ambrose Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Eugene Berger and his wife, Ethel, two daughters, Virgin Ann Block and husband, Robert H. Block, and Annabelle Powell, all of San Angelo; 12 grandchildren, Dennis, Richard and Carl Block, all of San Angelo, Carol Parker of Big Lake, Coleen Schnieder of Johnson City, Tenn., Pam Backlund of San Angelo, Joan Schmidt of Tampa, Fla., Diane Berger of San Antonio, James Berger of Salt Lake City, Kellye Patzer of Austin, Gina Edmiston of Grapevine, and Lance Powell of Sonora; 22 greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Ottilia Bucek of Schulenburg and Willa Mae Braden and Hilda Mikulik, both of Wall; one brother, Alfons Schwartz of Schulenburg; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Albert Berger; one son, James Allen Berger, and several sisters and brothers. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Dennis, Richard and Carl Block, Lance Powell, James Berger and great-grandson, Ben Backlund. The family wishes to extend special thanks to John and Ceil Alegre and their children for their loving care of our mother for the last three years. The family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funerals/Death Notices 4/26/99 TODAY SAN ANGELO - Annie (Schwartz) Berger, 90, rosary at 6 p.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel; service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall; burial in St. Ambrose Cemetery. SAN ANGELO - Johnnie Marie Pinchback, 69, at 1 p.m. in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. SAN ANGELO - Donald Gene Sanders, 71, at 10 a.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel; graveside service at 4 p.m. in Loving Cemetery in Loving. BIG SPRING - Madge Rogers, 77, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Trinity Memorial Park; arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. COLEMAN - Elizabeth Johnston, 81, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; burial in Coleman Cemetery; arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home. COLEMAN - Jessie Paul Morales, 58, 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; burial in Coleman Cemetery; arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home. CRANE - Gertrude L. Cessna, 86, at 10:30 a.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church; burial in Crane County Cemetery; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. LLANO - Otelia Stewart, 83, at 2 p.m. in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Six Mile Cemetery in Llano County. MENARD - Johnnie Evans Griffith, 73, at 2 p.m. in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Cox Cemetery in McCulloch County. ROBERT LEE - Zola Altha Hatley, 93, at 10 a.m. at Northside Church of Christ; burial in Robert Lee Cemetery; arrangements by Shaffer Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH NOTICES Joe Wayne Poteet Joe Wayne Poteet, 59, of San Antonio died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in San Antonio. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake with the Rev. Kent Kepler of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. He was born Feb. 14, 1940, in Big Lake. Survivors include his mother, Frances Poteet of Big Lake; a brother, Stanley Poteet of Houston; a nephew; a niece; two [cc20]great-nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Amparo Gallego PECOS - Amparo Gallego, 70, of Saragosa died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in Saragosa. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa with burial in Saragosa Cemetery. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home. She was born Nov. 14, 1928, in Terlingua and was a lifetime resident of Saragosa. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Joe Gallego of Saragosa; seven sons, Billy Joe Gallego and Jimmy Gallego, both of Saragosa, Joe Gallego III of Corona, Calif., Freddy Gallego and Alan Gallego, both of Pecos, Tony Gallego of Presidio and Sammy Gallego of San Angelo; three daughters, Nora Briceno of Pecos, Linda Briceno of Saragosa and Alexa Gallego of San Angelo; three brothers, Victoriano Molinar Jr. of Alpine, Raul Molinar of Pecos and Joe Molinar of San Antonio; two sisters, Alicia Portillo of El Paso and Elva Molinar of Odessa; 20 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Billie Roper BIG SPRING - Billie Maxine Roper, 70, of Sand Springs died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a Lubbock hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Living Water Church of Big Spring with burial in Coahoma Cemetery. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. She was born Oct. 25, 1928, in Decatur and had been a resident of Howard County since 1965. She was a private duty nurse and co-owned Roper Fire Extinguisher Service. She also was a foster parent and a member of Living Water Church. Survivors include two daughters, Diane Roosenfeldt of Levelland and Patty Floyd of Odessa; fours sons, William Roper and Tommy Roper, both of Big Spring, Ricky Roper of Crookston, Minn., and Jimmy Roper of Sand Springs; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Nettie Fortune BRADY - Nettie Johanson Fortune, 77, of Pontotoc died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in Llano. Service will be at 4:30 p.m. today in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. She was born May 1, 1921, in Eckert. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Survivors include her husband, J.C. Fortune of Pontotoc; three sons, Robert Moran of Kerrville, Thomas F. Moran of Junction and Dan Moran of Brady; two daughters, Rebecca Black of Wimberley and Helen Dockal of Fredonia; three brothers, Raymond Johanson of Missouri, Herbert Johanson of California and Milton Johanson of Dickinson; two sisters, Ola Mae Clason of Deer Park and Lillie Burger of Denton; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bertie Spruell SAN SABA - Bertie Mae Spruell, 91, of Temple died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in Gatesville. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Buchanan Dam Church of Christ in Buchanan Dam with burial in Bluffton Cemetery. Arrangements are by Howell-Doran Funeral Home. She was born Dec. 20, 1907, in Mills County and had been a resident of Temple for 10 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, George Ervin Spruell of Mesquite and James Darrell Spruell of Goldthwaite; two daughters, Barbara Dell Lowrance of San Angelo and Gloria Gwin of Rio Rancho, N.M.; a sister, Bernice Plumley of Ballinger; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mildred Johnson KERRVILLE - Mildred Wheeler Johnson, 94, die Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a local care center. Services are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBITUARIES DAVID RAY PAYNE David Ray Payne, 50, of San Angelo died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a Houston hospital after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ben Ficklin Cemetery. He was born March 13, 1949, in San Angelo to D.O. and Itha Mae Payne. After graduating from Lake View High School, David spent 24 years operating Payne Construction. He married Charlene McDonald on Sept. 16, 1972. His wife, children and family were his number one priority in life. David is survived by his loving wife, Charlene Payne, one son, Jason Payne and one daughter, Katrina Payne, all of San Angelo; two brothers, Rusty Payne of San Angelo and Jimmy Payne of Puerto Rico; four sisters, Kathy Oliver of Bronte, Mary Kearney of Belgium, Janelle Massey of Azle and Debbie Ott of San Angelo; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, including Shorty and Neoma Long of San Angelo. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo or to the Leukemia Foundation. Pallbearers will be Gerald Bass, Larry Merriman, Jackie Hight, Gary Hunt, James Bell and Steve Gauwain. David will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. LORA CLARK MIDLAND - Lora Clark was born Aug. 25, 1912, in San Angelo to John and Myrtle (Schafer) Cunningham. She was reared in San Angelo and married Truit Clark there on July 4, 1931. They moved to Midland in 1939. In 1948 they started The Clark's Wholesale Meat, retiring in 1976 when they sold the business to their son, Larry. Mrs. Clark was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Rebekah Sunday school class. Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her husband, Truit Clark in 1995. She is survived by her son, Larry Clark of Midland; her daughter, LaVonne Weber of Cozad, Neb.; her grandchildren, Chastel Clark of Midland, Carmen Morse and her husband, Bernard, of Cozad, Clark Dell Weber of Scotts Bluff, Neb.; five [cc20] great-grandchildren; her nieces, Mrs. J.W. Whitely and Mrs. Marcus Loader; her nephew, Grady Lewis Clark; and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Fred Carter and Mrs. Edgar Clark, both of San Angelo. Mrs. Clark died Friday, April 23, 1999, in a local hospital. Graveside service has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, April 26, in Resthaven Memorial Park with the Rev. Bob Porterfield officiating. Arrangements are by Ellis Funeral Home. The family requests memorials be directed to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, TX 79701. ANNIE (SCHWARTZ) BERGER Annie Schwartz Berger, 90, of San Angelo died at 10:46 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, in Shannon Medical Center. Annie was born Jan. 31, 1909, in Moravia near Schulenburg to Joseph and Sophia (Loika) Schwartz. Annie married Albert Berger on Nov. 20, 1928, in Moravia. They moved to the Fairview community in 1936. She was a loving wife and mother of four children. She enjoyed gardening and working alongside her husband on the farm. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall and also a member of St. Helen's Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America for 40 years. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday, April 26, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, at St. Ambrose Church with Monsignor Larry Droll officiating. Burial will follow in St. Ambrose Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Eugene Berger and his wife, Ethel, two daughters, Virgin Ann Block and husband, Robert H. Block, and Annabelle Powell, all of San Angelo; 12 grandchildren, Dennis, Richard and Carl Block, all of San Angelo, Carol Parker of Big Lake, Coleen Schnieder of Johnson City, Tenn., Pam Backlund of San Angelo, Joan Schmidt of Tampa, Fla., Diane Berger of San Antonio, James Berger of Salt Lake City, Kellye Patzer of Austin, Gina Edmiston of Grapevine and Lance Powell of Sonora; 22 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ottilia Bucek of Schulenburg and Willa Mae Braden and Hilda Mikulik, both of Wall; one brother, Alfons Schwartz of Schulenburg; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Albert Berger; one son, James Allen Berger, and several sisters and brothers. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Dennis, Richard and Carl Block, Lance Powell, James Berger and great-grandson, Ben Backlund. The family wishes to extend special thanks to John and Ceil Alegre and their children for their loving care of our mother for the last three years. The family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funerals/Death Notices 4/27/99 TODAY SAN ANGELO - Annie (Schwartz) Berger, 90, at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall; burial in St. Ambrose Cemetery; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Joe Wayne Poteet, 59, of San Antonio, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. BIG SPRING - Billie Maxine Roper, 70, of Sand Springs, at 2 p.m. at Living Water Church of Big Spring; burial in Coahoma Cemetery; arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. WEDNESDAY SAN ANGELO - David Ray Payne, 50, at 10 a.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Ben Ficklin Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH NOTICES Virgie Ayers Virgie Mae Ayers, 59, of San Angelo died Sunday, April 25, 1999, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Belvedere Memorial Park with the Rev. Paul Terry officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. She was born July 25, 1939, in Pensacola, Fla., and was a twoyear resident of San Angelo. She was a bookkeeper and a Methodist. Survivors include a daughter, Julie Worley Scott of San Angelo; two sons, Scott Wade Worley and Richard Keith Worley, both of San Angelo; a sister, Hazel Moore of San Angelo; three brothers, Archie Hurd of Atlanta, Texas, Roland Hurd of Oregon and Roger Maxim of Pensacola, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Agnes McKinney Agnes Marie McKinney, 54, died Friday, April 23, 1999, at her residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ with burial in Belvedere Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Starks Funeral Home. She was born May 23, 1944, in San Marcos. She was a homemaker and a member of New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ. Survivors include her husband, Otis McKinney of San Angelo; a son, Otis McKinney Jr. of San Angelo; three daughters, Debra Faye Rodgers and Gloria McKinney, both of San Angelo, and Ann Spears of San Antonio; two brothers, Charlie Wheeler of Amarillo and Joe Wheeler of San Marcos; two sisters, Rose Wheeler and Dena Brady, both of San Marcos; six grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. Lenora Callaway SWEETWATER - Lenora "Irene" Callaway, 96, of Abilene and formerly of Sweetwater, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. She was born July 20, 1902, in Gainesville and was a lifetime resident of Sweetwater. She was a homemaker and a member of Fourth and Elm Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Charlene Everheart of Abilene; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Jacquie Peck SWEETWATER - Jacquie Jeannette Falkenbury Peck, 64, of Rockwall died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a Rowlett hospital. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Roscoe Cemetery in Roscoe. She was born Nov. 28, 1934, in Roscoe. She was a secretary. Survivors include her husband, Charles "Chuck" Peck III of Rockwall; three daughters, Starla Burney of Mesquite, Darla Miller of Houston and Jessica Hines of Fresno, Calif.; her father, Allen Hull of Rotan; a sister, Lynelda Swafford of Rotan; 10 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Leon McSpadden TOMBALL - Leon A. McSpadden, 81, of Tomball and formerly of San Angelo, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, at his residence. There will be no services. Survivors include his wife, Lena N. McSpadden of Tomball; a son, Jack McSpadden of Tomball; a brother, C.F. McSpadden of San Angelo; two sisters, Alleen R. Benson and Louise M. Joplin, both of San Angelo; and several nieces and nephews. Charles Palmer KERRVILLE - Charles "Charlie" Douglas Palmer, 86, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, at his residence. Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m Thursday at the First Christian Church. Arrangements are by Kerrville Funeral Home. He was born May 15, 1912, in Dallas. An Air Corps veteran of World War II, he worked for Sun Oil Co. until 1974. He owned Palmer's Pro Tennis Shop then worked for Riverhill Country Club, retiring in 1995. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Palmer of Kerrville; a daughter, Sandra Garrett of Kerrville; a son, Robert Palmer of Kerrville; five granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters. Tommy Briscoe BRADY - Tommy H. Briscoe, 71, of Austin died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in Austin. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church with burial in Marion Cemetery in Waldrip community. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home. He was born Sept. 17, 1927, in Dallas. A Navy veteran, he farmed and ranched in the Waldrip area and had worked for the Lower Colorado River Authority. Survivors include his wife, Norma Lee Briscoe of Austin; a daughter, Lana Lee Briscoe of North Port, Long Island, N.Y.; a son, Randy Hugh Briscoe of Austin; and numerous cousins. Pete Whitley LAMPASAS - Pete Whitley, 76, died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Center Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sheppard Memorial Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 14, 1922, in San Saba. He was a Navy veteran, a truck driver and a Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Lee Whitley of Lometa; two sons, Mark Whitley of Belton and Tim Whitley of Lometa; a daughter, Cindy Tochterman of Andrews; a sister, Willie Mae Templeton of Richland Springs; eight grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. Mary Neidhart KERRVILLE - Mary Lou Neidhart, 81, died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in a local hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church with burial in Garden of Memories. Arrangements are by Kerrville Funeral Home. She was born April 12, 1918, in Marion County, Ohio. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, John J. Neidhart of Kerrville; a daughter, Leslie Wollnik of Prairie Village, Kan.; a son, Kenneth Neidhart of Meriden, Conn.; and two granddaughters. Felipe Huerta BIG SPRING - Felipe Huerta, 38, of St. Lawrence, died Sunday, April 25, 1999, at his residence. Service will be at 7 p.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with burial in Ciudad Valle, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. He was born April 11, 1961, in Narajo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and had been a resident of St. Lawrence for 10 years. He was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Sara Huerta, four sons, Rufino Huerta, Lorenzo Antonio Huerta, Danny Huerta and Alvin Huerta, and a daughter, Jessica Huerta, all of St. Lawrence; his parents, Aucencio and Facunda Huerta of Mexico; three sisters, Antonia Huerta, Josefina Huerta and Maria Huerta, all of Mexico; and four brothers, Jose Huerta, Aucencio Huerta and Crincenciano Huerta, all of Mexico, and Miguel Angel Huerta of North Carolina. Mildred Johnson KERRVILLE - Mildred W. Johnson, 94, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a local nursing care center. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mission Burial Park North in San Antonio. Arrangements are by Grimes Funeral Chapels. She was born April 5, 1905, in Joshua and had been a resident of Kerrville since 1977. She was a retired schoolteacher and a member of the Hill County Retired Teachers Association and St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Survivors include several cousins. Concepcion Jurado PECOS - Concepcion Jurado, 79, of Barstow died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in an Odessa hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow. Service will be at 3 p.m. at the church with burial in Barstow Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home. She was born Feb. 10, 1920, in Barstow. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Amador Jurado of Odessa; two sons, Hector E. Jurado of Pecos and Amador R. Jurado Jr. of Odessa; four daughters, Rosa Jurado Hinojosa, Elsa Jurado, Norma Jurado and Irma Jurado Lara, all of Odessa; a brother, Felix Rodriguez of Barstow; a sister, Maria Efren Gunn of Farmington, N.M.; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Ruby Harmon Ruby Harmon, 82, of San Antonio died Monday, April 26, 1999, in a San Antonio hospital. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home. Mattie Thomas WINTERS - Mattie Jean Thomas, 53, died Sunday, April 25, 1999, at her residence. Services are pending at Winters Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBITUARIES ELMER E. EASLEY JR. Elmer E. Easley Jr., 79, of San Angelo passed away Monday, April 26, 1999, at his residence, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Elmer was born March 3, 1920, to Ethel and Elmer E. Easley Sr. in Clay City, Ill. They preceded him in death. Elmer and his family moved to San Angelo in 1950. He married Betty Garrison in November 1939. He owned and operated Robinson Monument for many years. During the past several years, he owned a lawn maintenance company until his retirement in 1996. He also was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Elmer is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Jane; one sister, Kathryn Peters of Clay City; four sons, Robert C. Easley of San Angelo, John G. Easley and wife, Julie, of Tulsa, Okla., Stephen M. Easley and wife, Barby, of San Angelo and William L. Easley of Temple; one daughter, Suzanne Hageman and husband, Don, of Grapevine. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; two nieces; one nephew; and a host of neighborhood friends. If you needed a tip on fishing or gardening you could come to Elmer as they were his two favorite hobbies. The family would like to express its sincere gratitude to Hospice of San Angelo and especially Teresa Hamilton and Jean Slaughter for their dedicated care of Elmer during his last days. After cremation, Elmer will be buried in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery with a private family ceremony. No other services are planned. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Any memorials may be sent to Hospice of San Angelo, P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, TX 76902. May you rest in peace Dad. We will miss you. Love, Your Family ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOYT BURAL SMITH Hoyt Smith was born Sept. 13, 1926, in Harmon County, Okla., on the Paul Smith farm north of Hollis. He attended Ron School and was raised on the family farm. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He served in the South Pacific and received an American Campaign Medal, Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Stars and was a member of the Sacred Order of the Golden Dragon. After discharge from the military, Hoyt worked in the oil fields of Texas and New Mexico. In 1950, he went to work for Ohio Oil, later to become Marathon Oil Co. He was employed in both the production and drilling departments. His last assignment was as production superintendent over the Texon, Olsen, Benedium and Farmer fields until retirement in Big Lake in 1986. He married Teena McMullan on April 29, 1952, in Eldorado. They had two children. A longtime resident of Iraan, he was a Master Mason, active in the Boy Scouts and a member of the Methodist Church. Hoyt was preceded in death by brothers, Basil, Hershel, Jim and Dwight Smith and sister, Thelma Holder. He is survived by his children, Monty Smith and wife, Mary, of Austin and Tana Taylor and husband, Nick, of Aliso Viejo, Calif.; a granddaughter, Madison Taylor; his sister, Lois Jones and husband, Emmitt, of Borger; and many nieces and nephews. Hoyt passed away at 6 a.m. Monday, April 26, 1999, in Shannon Medical Center. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, at the Patterson-Greer Funeral Home in Hollis, Okla. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff at Shannon Medical Center of San Angelo. The family encourages donations to be made to the West Texas Boys Ranch or the Concho Valley Home for Girls and the American Lung Association. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funerals/Death Notices 4/28/99 TODAY SAN ANGELO - Agnes Marie McKinney, 54, at 10 a.m. at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ; burial in Belvedere Memorial Park; arrangements by Starks Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - David Ray Payne, 50, at 10 a.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Ben Ficklin Cemetery. PECOS - Concepcion Jurado, 79, of Barstow, at 3 p.m. at Our Lady Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow; burial in Barstow Cemetery; arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. THURSDAY KERRVILLE - Mary Lou Neidhart, 81, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church; burial in Garden of Memories; arrangements by Kerrville Funeral Home. KERRVILLE - Charles Douglas Palmer, 86, memorial service at 1:30 p.m. at First Christian Church; arrangements by Kerrville Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH NOTICES Willie Rector Willie Rector, 91, of San Angelo died Monday, April 26, 1999, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Floyd Crider officiating. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels. He was born April 27, 1907, in Lincoln, Texas. Survivors include a daughter, Bernice Wilson of San Angelo; four grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and four greatgreat-grandchildren. George Gayle George W. "Bubba" Gayle, 89, of San Angelo died Monday, April 26, 1999, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home. LEE REUCK LLANO - Lee W. Reuck, 65, died Monday, April 26, 1999, in Llano County. Service will be at 1 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church with burial in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. He was born Feb. 10, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Okla., and had lived in Llano for six years. He was a manufacture sales representative and a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Hallie Reuck of De Soto; his wife, Jan Reuck of Llano; five daughters, Lee Ann Clark of Carrollton, Jamie Jones of Tyler, Tracie Huffman of El Campo, Jamie Dunnam of Gunter and Julie Harris of Blooming Grove; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mildred Johnson KERRVILLE - Mildred W. Johnson, 94, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a local nursing care center. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Mission Burial Park North in San Antonio. Arrangements are by Grimes Funeral Chapels. She was born April 5, 1905, in Joshua and had been a resident of Kerrville since 1977. She was a retired schoolteacher and a member of the Hill Country Retired Teachers Association and St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Survivors include Ruth Metz, Judith Givens, Alberta King, Kathryn Morgan and Sarah Miller. Pearl Reynolds GOLDTHWAITE - Pearl Reynolds, 86, died Monday, April 26, 1999, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Oakview Cemetery in Mullin. Arrangements are by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. She was born Dec. 16, 1912, in Mills County and was a lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God. Survivors include a niece, Myrlene Weathers of Irving; and a nephew, James Petty of New Mexico. Panzy Martinez BRADY - Panzy Lorene Martinez, 62, died Monday, April 26, 1999, in Brady. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. She was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Brady. She had been a waitress for 40 years at the Club Cafe and Plateau and was a Baptist. Survivors include four daughters, Vickie Sue Ramsey of El Paso and Debbie Cook, Wilda Latham and Karen Langseth, all of Brady; her mother, Ada Hoover of Brady; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Hilman Chew MASON - Hilman Eugene Chew, 80, died Monday, April 26, 1999, in a local care center. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Gooch Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mason Funeral Home. He was born June 3, 1918, in Castell and had been a lifetime resident of Mason. He was a selfemployed mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Fay Chew of Mason; a son, Tommy Chew of Wills Point; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Asa Moore PECOS - Asa Alexander Moore, 91, died Monday, April 26, 1999, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born June 3, 1907, in Carlsbad, N.M., and was a lifetime resident of Pecos. He was a retired Chevron employee and a Methodist. Survivors include a daughter, Melba Sharp of Pecos; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Elizabeth Smith WELLINGTON - Elizabeth Faye Smith, 75, of San Angelo died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in Bronte. Service was Tuesday at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church with burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements were by Adams Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 20, 1923, in Burkburnett. A Navy veteran of World War II, she was a homemaker and a former resident of Wellington. She moved to San Angelo from Irving in 1991 and was a member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, O.C. Smith of San Angelo; a son, Mike Smith of Canyon; a daughter, Michelle Glenn of Lampasas; two stepdaughters, Joyce Braswell and Lillie Hatcher, both of Terrell; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. William Neubauer MIDLAND - William Ray Neubauer, 66, died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in a local nursing center. Graveside service was Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements were by Ellis Funeral Home. He was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Edinburg. He worked as an upholsterer for Dub Watley Upholstery. Survivors include an uncle, A.T. Ray and an aunt, Marie Bryson, both of San Angelo. Verdie Hood WINTERS - Verdie McNeill Hood, 100, of Winters died Monday, April 26, 1999, in a Ballinger nursing home. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Winters Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Wilmeth Cemetery. She was born June 26, 1898, in Hale County and was a longtime resident of Runnels County. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, John Hood of Winters; a daughter, Rita Stephenson of Wilmeth; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Frank Boyd CRANE - Frank Boyd, 57, of Rankin died Monday, April 26, 1999, in Rankin. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Rankin Cemetery. Arrangements are by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. He was born Dec. 7, 1941, in San Angelo and was a lifetime resident of Rankin. He served in the National Guard and was an oil and gas land man. Survivors include his mother, Mary L. Boyd of Rankin; a sister, Nola Grace McRae of San Raphael, Calif.; and a brother, John Boyd of Rankin. Moises Rodriquez STERLING CITY - Moises Rodriquez, 86, of Big Spring died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1999, in a San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Paschal's Catholic Church with burial in Sterling City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Ross Funeral Home. He was born May 29, 1912, in Laguna Ranch and had been a resident of Big Spring for 15 years. He was retired from the Texas Highway Department. Survivors include his wife, Isabel Rodriquez of Big Spring; five daughters, Adelaida Paredes of Odessa, Senaida Orona of New Braunfels, Mary Mireles of Big Spring and Marianne De Jesus and Hilda Herrera, both of Big Spring; three sons, Moses Rodriquez Jr. of Sterling City, Johnny Rodriquez of Abilene and David Rodriquez of Midland; 31 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. Richard Davis JUNCTION - Richard Arnold Davis died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at his residence. Services are pending at Aubrey Fife Funerals. Nellie Shook SWEETWATER - Nellie G. Shook, 74, of Sweetwater died Monday, April 26, 1999, in Odessa. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home. Jaylene Brasuell ROSCOE - Jaylene Solsbery Brasuell, 59, of Midland died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a Midland hospital. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OBITUARIES LEE CRENWELGE MIDLAND - Lee Crenwelge was born June 20, 1924, in Doss to Arthur H. and Emma (Wendel) Crenwelge. He was raised in Doss where he attended school and later attended NYA School in Burnet. In 1957, he was employed with Dawson Geo, retiring in 1994. Mr. Crenwelge was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Mr. Crenwelge was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Crenwelge; two brothers, Victor and Gene Crenwelge; and his sister, Estella Stevens. He is survived by his sons, Chris D. Crenwelge of Midland and Phillip G. Crenwelge of Marysville, Wash.; his daughters, Lynn C. Harris of The Colony and Vivian C. Saunders of Fredericksburg; his brothers, Norvin Crenwelge of Waco and Arthur Crenwelge of Fredericksburg; his sisters, Gertrude Fritz, Elna Pfeister, Lola Herbert and Oda Wahl, all of Fredericksburg, and Emma Arhelger of Kerrville; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Crenwelge died at his home Monday, April 26, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at Ellis Funeral Home. Funeral service has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, April 30, in Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Travis Lillard officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Melton Allen, Leonard Jakel, Tom Vliem, Bill Stewart, Ron Mott and Mike Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be Decker Dawson, Darrell Crass, Larry Swinson, Brian Freidenbloom and Alfred Orona. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702. DAVID RAY PAYNE David Ray Payne, 50, of San Angelo died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a Houston hospital after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ben Ficklin Cemetery. He was born March 13, 1949, in San Angelo to D.O. and Itha Mae Payne. After graduating from Lake View High School, David spent 24 years operating Payne Construction. He married Charlene McDonald on Sept. 16, 1972. His wife, children and family were his number one priority in life. David is survived by his loving wife, Charlene Payne, one son, Jason Payne and one daughter, Katrina Payne, all of San Angelo; two brothers, Rusty Payne of San Angelo and Jimmy Payne of Puerto Rico; four sisters, Kathy Oliver of Bronte, Mary Kearney of Belgium, Janelle Massey of Azle and Debbie Ott of San Angelo; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, including Shorty and Neoma Long of San Angelo. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo or to the Leukemia Foundation. Pallbearers will be Gerald Bass, Larry Merriman, Jackie Hight, Gary Hunt, James Bell and Steve Gauwain. David will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. JONATHAN PATRICK ASCH Jonathan Patrick Asch, infant son of Tim and Kimberley Asch, passed away Monday, April 26, 1999, in a San Angelo hospital. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Capt. Charles R. Cornelisse, USAF chaplain. Jonathan's loving survivors include his parents, Timothy David Asch and Kimberley Kay Asch; one brother, Zackary Asch; his paternal grandparents, Richard and Barbara Asch; his maternal grandparents, Calvin and Marilyn Bitzer; and two uncles, Michael Asch and Patrick Bitzer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funerals/Death Notices 4/29/99 TODAY BRADY - Panzy Lorene Martinez, 62, at 10 a.m. in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. CRANE - Frank Boyd, 57, of Rankin, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Rankin Cemetery; arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. GOLDTHWAITE - Pearl Reynolds, 86, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Oakview Cemetery in Mullin; arrangements by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. KERRVILLE - Mary Lou Neidhart, 81, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church; burial in Garden of Memories; arrangements by Kerrville Funeral Home. KERRVILLE - Charles Douglas Palmer, 86, memorial service at 1:30 p.m. at First Christian Church; arrangements by Kerrville Funeral Home. STERLING CITY - Moises Rodriquez, 86, of Big Spring, at 3 p.m. at St. Paschal's Catholic Church; burial in Sterling City Cemetery; arrangements by Ross Funeral home. FRIDAY MIDLAND - Lee Crenwelge, at 1 p.m in Ellis Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Fairview Cemetery. WINTERS - Verdie McNeill Hood, 100, at 2:30 p.m. in Winters Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Wilmeth Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH NOTICES Robert Martin Robert Wayne "Bob" Martin, 44, of San Angelo died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a Llano hospital Services will be later. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home He was born Nov. 11, 1954, in Eunice, N.M., and was a longtime resident of San Angelo. An Army veteran, he was a plumber for Ron's Plumbing. He was a member of Grape Creek Baptist Church Survivors include his wife, Cam Martin of San Angelo; two sons, Randy Wayne Martin and Kristopher David Martin; and a daughter, Renea Michelle Martin. Rosalinda Minjares Rosalinda Garcia Minjares, 49, of San Angelo died Wednesday, April 28, 1999. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home. Verba Auldridge GOLDTHWAITE - Verba Lee Auldridge, 72, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at her residence Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Fellowship Baptist Church with burial in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by StacyWilkins Funeral Home She was born June 21, 1926, in Copperas Cove and was a longtime resident of Goldthwaite. She was a homemaker and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church Survivors include her husband, Truett Auldridge of Goldthwaite; three sons, Phil Auldridge of Waikoloa, Hawaii, and Gene Earl Auldridge and Ronnie Auldridge, both of Goldthwaite; a daughter, Lee Ann Auldridge of Brownwood; 13 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Enriqueta Pena-Alfaro FORT STOCKTON - Enriqueta M. PenaAlfaro, 85, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at her residence Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa with burial in Marfa Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home She was born June 28, 1913, in Lajitas and had been a resident of Fort Stockton since 1990. She was a homemaker and a Catholic Survivors include two sons, Ruben Pena-Alfaro of Ozona and Jaime Pena-Alfaro of Buda; five daughters, Olga Hall of Colorado, Nora Parras and Elma Tarango, both of Fort Stockton, and Laura Aycock and Linda Pena-Alfaro, both of San Antonio; 15 grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. Richard Davis JUNCTION - Richard Arnold Davis, 75, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at his residence Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Aubrey Fife Funerals Chapel with burial in Gentry Creek Cemetery He was born April 28, 1923, in Junction. He was a wood cutter and a member of the Church of Christ Survivors include five sons, Larry Richard Davis and Lynn Davis, both of Junction, and Dwane Davis, Billy Davis and Mike Davis, all of San Marcos; three brothers, Allen Davis of London and Robert Davis and William A. Davis, both of Junction; two grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. John Hood LAMPASAS - John Onslow Hood, 92, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a local nursing home Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Tabernacle at Long Cove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sheppard Memorial Funeral Home He was born May 6, 1906, in Copperas Cove. He was a farmer, rancher and a member of First Baptist Church in Lometa Survivors include a son, Charles Hood of Lometa; two brothers, Charlie Hood of Florence and Les Hood of Killeen; three granddaughters; and six great- granddaughters. Birtie Arnold MENARD - Birtie Lou Arnold, 53, of Hext died Monday, April 26, 1999, in a Dallas hospital Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home She was born Oct. 3, 1945, in Llano and had been a resident of Sweetwater before moving to Hext in 1987. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Church Survivors include her husband, Robert Lee Arnold of Hext; a son, Charlie Arnold of Hurst; a sister, Betty Gavit of Hext; and three grandsons. Dorothy Lindemann KERRVILLE - Dorothy "Dottie" Lindemann, 79, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a local care center Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Grimes Funeral Chapels with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery She was born Oct. 6, 1919, in Red Oak and had been a resident of Kerrville for 10 years. She was a retired hotel cashier and a model. She was a member of Living Waters Tabernacle Survivors include her husband, Elton W. Lindemann of Kerrville; a daughter, Joyce Ann Horna of Round Rock; a sister, Margie Pollard of Pleasanton; a brother, T.V. Holman of Grand Saline; and two grandchildren. Jaylene Brasuell ROSCOE - Jaylene Solsbery Brasuell, 59, of Midland died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a Midland hospital Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Roscoe Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home She was born Sept. 17, 1939, in Brady and was a longtime resident of Midland. She was a homemaker and a member of Ranchland Baptist Church in Midland Survivors include her husband, Bill Brasuell, a daughter, Christi LaForge and a son, Tam Brasuell, all of Midland; her mother, Edna Clifton Solsbery of Big Lake; a brother, Jim Bob Solsbery of Big Lake; and two grandchildren. Nellie Shook SWEETWATER - Nellie G. Shook, 74, of Sweetwater died Monday, April 26, 1999, in Odessa Private graveside service was held Wednesday in Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements were by McCoy Funeral Home She was born Sept. 12, 1924, in Colorado City Survivors include a daughter, Debra Holloway of Imperial; a son, Sid Newton of Burleson; eight sisters; a brother; and seven grandchildren. William Morris KERMIT - William "Bill" Morris, 61, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a local hospital Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church with burial in Kermit Cemetery He was born May 26, 1937, in Yellowhead, Ill., and had lived in Kermit for five years. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was a carpenter and a Methodist Survivors include his wife, Betty Morris of Kermit; a daughter, Phyllis Ann Roberts of New Braunfels; six brothers, Kenney Morris of Grapevine, Joe Morris, Glen Morris, Jim Morris and Ronald Morris, all of New Braunfels, and Bobby Morris of Princeton, Ill.; two sisters, Helen Gertz of Crown Point, Ind., and Carol Morris of Round Rock; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wanda Airington MONAHANS - Wanda Lou Airington, 69, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in Odessa Service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Harkey Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery She was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Eastland and was a longtime resident of Monahans. She had worked for Mitchell's Grocery and Warner Jewelers. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 961, American Legion Auxiliary, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Ward Chapter 22024 and United Daughters of the Confederacy of the Permian Basin 2589 Survivors include two sons, Allen L. Airington of Midland and Mitchell D. Airington of Monahans; a daughter, Luann Airington of Monahans; a brother, Sonny Williams of Junction; a sister, Mildred Osborn of Odessa; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Werner Keidel Jr Fredericksburg - Dr. Werner Keidel, Jr., 83, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at his residence Service will be at 2 pm. Friday in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery He was born April 19, 1916, in Fredericksburg. He was a dentist and a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Survivors include his wife, Emily "Mickie" Adams Keidel of Fredericksburg; two daughters, Carol Milburn of Rio Medina and Kathy Elizabeth James of San Antonio; a son, Werner Ned Keidel of Tarpley; a sister, Helen Marie Keidel Knopp of Lubbock; and three grandchildren. Moises Rodriguez STERLING CITY - Moises Rodriguez, 86, of Big Spring died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a San Angelo hospital Service will be at 3 p.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church with burial in Sterling City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Ross Funeral Home He was born May 29, 1912, in Laguna Ranch and had been a resident of Big Spring for 15 years. He was retired from the Texas Highway Department Survivors include his wife, Isabel Rodriguez of Big Spring; five daughters, Adelaida Paredes of Odessa, Senaida Orona of New Braunfels, Mary Mireles of Big Spring and Marianne De Jesus and Hilda Herrera, both of Big Spring; three sons, Moses Rodriguez Jr. of Sterling City, Johnny Rodriguez of Abilene and David Rodriguez of Midland; 31 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. Mattie Thomas WINTERS - Mattie Jean Thomas, 53, died Sunday, April 25, 1999, at her residence Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Winters Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Northview Cemetery She was born April 30, 1945, in Carthage and was a lifetime resident of Winters. She was a caregiver and a member of the First Baptist Church Survivors include two sons, Allen Thomas III and Terry Thomas, both of San Angelo; two daughters, Faye Thomas and Renae Thomas, both of San Angelo; three brothers, Raymond Charles Nickerson of De Berry and Frankie Nickerson and Bill Nellson Nickerson, both of Elysian Field; three sisters, Nell Faye Robinson of De Berry and Dorothy Faye Flanagan and Mattie Pearl Nickerson, both of Marshall; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Loraine Roberds SAN SABA - Loraine Duey Roberds, 92, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in Llano Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in China Creek Cemetery She was born March 24, 1907, in Shaw Bend community and was a lifetime resident of San Saba County. She had been a pediatric supervisor and a nurse and was in the teaching profession for 21 years in the San Saba public schools. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Delta Kappa Gamma, Daughters of the Confederacy and the Retired Teachers Association Survivors include by a brother, Clarence Duey of Georgetown; a nephew, James Duey of Bay City; a niece, Mary Duey Perry of Lake Jackson; and several great- nephews, great-nieces, [cc15]great-great-nieces and a great-great-nephew. Vincent Banks KERRVILLE - Vincent A. Banks, 82, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at his residence Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Overby Funeral Home Chapel He was born Feb. 19, 1917, in Port Chester, N.Y., and had been a resident of Kerrville since 1981. He worked in the sales and service business of small machines and equipment. He was a Methodist Survivors include a son, Robert Banks of Houston; two grandsons; and two nieces. Teresa Bermudes ROBERT LEE - Teresa Bermudes, 41, of San Angelo died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a San Angelo hospital. Services are pending at Shaffer Funeral Home. Leandro Rendon SWEETWATER - Leandro Flores Rendon, 39, of Roscoe died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, near Roscoe. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home. Albert Paredez BIG SPRING - Albert Lara Paredez, 46, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at his residence. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Jewel Hardeman KERRVILLE - Jewel Hardeman, 64, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at her residence. Services are pending at Kerrville Funeral Home. Lewis Hurt KERRVILLE - Lewis C. Hurt, 76, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Kerrville Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBITUARIES LUCILLE SMITH BURNET - Lucille Smith of Silver Creek passed away Wednesday, April 28, 1999, after a month of illness. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, at the First Baptist Church of Silver Creek with her pastor, Brother Paul Flanders, officiating with burial in the Post Mountain Cemetery. Arrangements are by Edgar Funeral Home. Born April 23, 1911, near Holland, the daughter of Johnny Bostic and Mary Annie Johnson, she married James T. Smith July 4, 1928, in Bartlett. They farmed in the Holland area until 1943 when they moved to Troy where they resided until 1989 when they moved to Silver Creek to be near their daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Virgil Adams. J.T. was a resident of the nursing home from 1991 until his death Jan. 18, 1997. Lucille had made her home with the Adamses for the past three years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Carpenter Sunday school class. Survivors are the daughter and son-in-law of Silver Creek; a son and daughter- in-law, James and Deloyce Smith of San Angelo; five grandchildren, Larry Smith and Debra Freeman of San Angelo, Brenda Greer of Eldorado, James Winnett of Abilene and Jerry Winnett of Lakeway; 10 great-grandchildren; one [cc15]great- great-grandchild; and one brother, William Johnson of Little River. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; five brothers; and her beloved husband of 68 years. Pallbearers will be Audley Brunson, Arlyn Bressie, James Dickens, Don Parsons, Leon Blackmon and Nick Muldivon. Honorary pallbearers and special caregivers are Wayne Webb, Dick Batson, Bill Mitchell, L.P. Gourlay, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bray, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bryant, Wanda Ham, Joyce Izell, Lois Ray and Joan Blackmon. Memorials may be made to the Chimes Fund of First Baptist Church of Silver Creek or Highland Lakes Hospice. GEORGE W. `BUBBA' GAYLE George W. "Bubba" Gayle, resident of San Angelo for 49 years, died Monday, April 26, 1999, after being blessed with good health and an active life for 89 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and his children, the Rev. Terry Gayle of San Antonio, Lindsey Horsey of Blairstown, N.J., Mary Leslie Plumhoff of Houston and Georgann Woodring of Conroe. He was preceded in death by his wives, Dorothy Comley (1947) and Anna B. Ellis (1980). He also was preceded in death by three sisters. Bubba worked for Humble Oil Co. for 30 years, was an independent landman for many years and was also in the retail business with Gayle's Clothing Store. Bubba Gayle lived a very active life being a loyal husband, a loving family man, and enjoying his many friends. He was an elder and Sunday school teacher at the First Presbyterian Church, a member of St. Luke United Methodist Sunday school class (CIAHU), a member of the Concho West Texas Exxon Annuitant's Club and La Paloma Dance Club. Sports being a large part of his life, he was an outstanding baseball player, who even played semi-pro baseball in Midland. He attended Southwestern University in Georgetown. His legacy continues through his eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Bubba Gayle's children express their heartfelt thanks to Mary for the untiring loving care she gave to their father. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens followed by the celebration of his life at 11 a.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lynn Young officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. RUBY SEAN HARMON Ruby Sean Harmon, 82, of San Antonio died Monday, April 26, 1999, in Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 29, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Ben Hubert officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Ruby Sean was born Feb. 5, 1917, in Belton and was a resident of San Antonio for 55 years. Ruby Sean was a retired dental assistant and an artist in San Antonio. She was active in the San Antonio Art League, the McNeigh Art Institute and was listed in the social registry in San Antonio. Survivors include her son, Havis M. Welch of Atlanta; two grandchildren, Brian C. Welch of Gulfport, Miss., and Sean L. Brian of Atlanta; two great- grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Morton and Mrs. Macky Grief, both of San Angelo, and Mrs. Virgie Hemingway of Hillsboro, Calif.; one stepbrother, Dothard Soechtig of Howe; and several nieces and nephews. Ruby Sean was a loving and caring lady who will be missed very much. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funerals/Death Notices 4/30/99 TODAY SAN ANGELO - George W. Gayle, 89, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; memorial service at 11 a.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. BURNET - Lucille Smith of Silver Creek, 88, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Silver Creek; burial in Post Mountain Cemetery; arrangements by Edgar Funeral Home. FORT STOCKTON - Enriqueta Pena-Alfaro, 85, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa; burial in Marfa Cemetery; arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG - Dr. Werner Keidel Jr., 83, at 2 p.m. in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Greenwood Cemetery. JUNCTION - Richard Arnold Davis, 75, at 2 p.m. in Aubrey Fife Funerals Chapel; burial in Gentry Creek Cemetery. KERMIT - William Morris, 61, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; burial in Kermit Cemetery; arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel. KERRVILLE - Vincent A. Banks, 82, memorial service at 10 a.m. in Overby Funeral Home Chapel. KERRVILLE - Dorothy Lindemann, 79, at 2 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels; burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. MIDLAND - Lee Crenwelge, at 1 p.m. in Ellis Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Fairview Cemetery. MONAHANS - Wanda Lou Airington, 69, at 3 p.m. in Harkey Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Monahans Memorial Chapel. ROSCOE - Jaylene Solsbery Brasuell, 59, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Roscoe Cemetery; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. WINTERS - Verdie McNeill Hood, 100, at 2:30 p.m. in Winters Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Wilmeth Cemetery. SATURDAY LAMPASAS - John Onslow Hood, 92, at 11 a.m. at Tabernacle at Long Cove Cemetery; arrangements by Sheppard Memorial Funeral Home. WINTERS - Mattie Jean Thomas, 53, at 10:30 a.m. in Winters Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Northview Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH NOTICES Troy Morgan Troy Morgan, 85, of San Angelo died Thursday, April 29, 1999, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Stone officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. He was born Nov. 11, 1913, in Stevens County. He had worked for Monarch Tile Co., retiring after 27 years of service. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include two cousins, Alice Vick and Tanya Tindall. Beverly Harden LLANO - Beverly Harden, 62, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in Llano. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home with burial in Llano City Cemetery. He was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Kerrville and was a lifetime resident of Llano. He was a self-employed mechanic and owned Harden's Garage since 1977. He was a firefighter for the Llano Volunteer Fire Department and was elected chief in 1972. He had served on the Housing Authority and Community Center boards. Survivors include his wife, Melba Smith Harden, a daughter, Patti Harden of Llano, and two sons, Timmy Harden and Tony Harden, all of Llano; four sisters, Mildred Pair of San Angelo, Joyce Lackey and Bessie Dow, both of Llano, and June Rausch of New Braunfels; two brothers, Billy Arthur "Bud" Harden of Denton and W.L. Harden Jr. of Llano; an aunt, Iolene Smith of Llano; a grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joann Ash WINTERS - Joann Elizabeth Hodapp Ash, 65, of Winters died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a San Angelo hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Winters Funeral Home. Service will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Mount Carmel Catholic Church with burial in Potosi Cemetery. She was born July 6, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and had lived in Winters since 1998. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. Survivors include two daughters, Emma Jonas of Winters and Virginia Wheeler of Benton, La.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Simon Alcantar BIG SPRING - Simon Joe Alcantar, 33, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Thomas Catholic Church with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 20, 1965, in Big Spring and was a lifetime resident. He worked as a roofer and was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Ofelia Alcantar of Big Spring; four daughters, Adrianne Salgado, Samantha Alcantar and Danielle Alcantar, all of Big Spring, and Laura Ramirez Alcantar of Austin; three brothers, Jesse Alcantar, Richard Alcantar and Alan Alcantar, all of Big Spring; two sisters, Linda Alcantar of Big Spring and Teresa Cuellar of Nacogdoches; and several nieces and nephews. Leandro Rendon SWEETWATER - Leandro Flores Rendon, 39, of Roscoe died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, near Roscoe. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial in Roscoe Cemetery in Roscoe. He was born Feb. 27, 1960, in Mexico and had lived in Roscoe for 22 years. He was a Catholic. Survivors include Lucia Ramirez of Roscoe; four daughters, Angelica Rendon, Dora Virginia Rendon, Stephanie Rendon and Shelly Rendon, all of Roscoe; two sons, Joe Rendon and Ceasar Rendon, both of Roscoe; a brother, Refujio Rendon of Mexico; six sisters, Micuela Rendon, Josefa Rendon, Leovarda Rendon, Alisia Rendon, Nolverta Rendon and Maria Rendon, all of Mexico; and his parents, Ralphael and Socorro Rendon of Mexico. Mary Trimble COLEMAN - Mary Trimble, 75, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, at her residence. Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Coleman City Cemetery. She was born June 4, 1923, in Madisonville and had lived in Coleman since 1951. She was a homemaker, retired from Head Start and was a member of the Truevine Baptist Church and the Esther Circle of First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Verna Trimble Spain of Amarillo; two sons, Robert Edwards of Coleman and Jeffrey Edwards of Austin; three sisters, Ella Alexander, Mallissie Robertson and Sena Ivery, all of Houston; three brothers, Lee Odis Brisby, Will Brisby and Lige Brisby Jr., all of Houston; 10 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; and a great-greatgrandchild. Bobby Ransbarger BALLINGER - Bobby Weldon Ransbarger, 64, of Miles died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Miles United Methodist Church with burial in Miles Cemetery in Miles. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. He was born March 22, 1935, in Runnels County. An Army veteran, he was an electrical engineer for GTE for 25 years and was a member of the Miles United Methodist Church. Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth Gann Ransbarger of the Bethel community; his wife, Judy Stanford Ransbarger of Miles; two sons, Weldon Ransbarger of San Angelo and Russell Ransbarger of College Station; a brother, Billy Mack Ransbarger of Tampa, Fla.; and a sister, Elizabeth Ann Ransbarger of the Bethel community; and an aunt, Anna Lee Baker of Junction. Jesse Strickland COLEMAN - Jesse Burl Strickland, 84, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in an El Paso hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. He was born March 28, 1915, in Coleman. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was a teacher and coach and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Strickland of Las Cruces, N.M.; and a daughter, Suann Anderson of Macon, Ga. Gerald Flanagin BRADY - Gerald Wayne Flanagin, 72, died Thursday, April 29, 1999, in Brady. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Wagram Cemetery. He was born May 19, 1926, in Fredonia. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a mail carrier and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Billie Flanagin of Brady; three sons, Michael Flanagin of Huntsville, Clifton Stockbridge of San Angelo and Tommy Flanagin of Brady; a daughter, Janice Dipprey of Tyler; his mother, Ora Mae Flanagin of Brady; two sisters, Norma Jean Holloway and Lanelle Cook, both of Brady; a brother, J.D. Flanagin of Brownwood; 10 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Teresa Bermudes ROBERT LEE - Teresa Torres Bermudes, 41, of San Angelo died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a San Angelo hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Robert Lee Hispanic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 30, 1957, in Robert Lee. She worked for GTE for 20 years and was a Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Pedro Bermudes of San Angelo; her mother, Anastacia Torres Cruz of San Angelo; a son, John G. Bermudes of San Angelo; a daughter, Natalie Bermudes of San Angelo; four brothers, Benito Torres and James Torres, both of Robert Lee, Raymundo Torres of San Angelo and Johnny Torres of Irving; five sisters, Margarita Loza of Abilene, Patricia Albolaez of San Angelo, and Malinda Martinez, Victoria Martinez and Sandy Herdry, all of Irving; and numerous nieces and nephews. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBITUARIES GEORGE W. `BUBBA' GAYLE George W. "Bubba" Gayle, resident of San Angelo for 49 years, died Monday, April 26, 1999, after being blessed with good health and an active life for 89 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and his children, the Rev. Terry Gayle of San Antonio, Lindsey Horsey of Blairstown, N.J., Mary Leslie Plumhoff of Houston and Georgann Woodring of Conroe. He was preceded in death by his wives, Dorothy Comley (1947) and Anna B. Ellis (1980). He also was preceded in death by three sisters. Bubba worked for Humble Oil Co. for 30 years, was an independent landman for many years and was also in the retail business with Gayle's Clothing Store. Bubba Gayle lived a very active life being a loyal husband, a loving family man, enjoying his many friends. He was an elder and Sunday school teacher at the First Presbyterian Church, a member of the St. Luke United Methodist Sunday School Class (CIAHU), a member of the Concho West Texas Exxon Annuitant's Club and La Paloma Dance Club. Sports being a large part of his life, he was an outstanding baseball player, who even played semipro baseball in Midland. He attended Southwestern University in Georgetown. His legacy continues through his eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Bubba Gayle's children express their heartfelt thanks to Mary for the untiring loving care she gave to their father. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, followed by the celebration of his life at 11 a.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lynn Young officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. ROSALINDA G. MIJARES Rosalinda G. Mijares, 49, of San Angelo died Wednesday, April 28, 1999. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, April 30, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Mijares was born July 27, 1949, in San Angelo. She worked for GTE. Rosalinda started with GTE in May 1970 as a records and report clerk in Central Files. From there, she went on to become a general clerk in CPR Accounting. Then, in May 1972, she became a CTI clerk in the San Angelo CTI Department. After a three-year break to care for her family, Rosalinda returned to GTE in July 1976 as an office clerk in the Records Center, eventually becoming an R&R clerk in the same department. She then moved on to the Network COE Construction Department as a general clerk, then becoming the department's administrative clerk in December 1979. After only six months in that position, Rosalinda became the Operations Center administrative assistant. Then, in April 1984, Rosalinda became a customer-service representative for the National Equal Access Center within GTE. Following that assignment, she spent nine years as a business account representative in the NASSC Department, followed by her present position as an access ordering representative in the Wireless/Wholesale Markets Department. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthuro Garcia; and grandparents, Jose and Ysabel Sanchez. Survivors include two sons, Charlie Mijares III and fiancee, Carrie Bautista, and Gregg Mijares, all of San Angelo; her mother, Amelia S. Aguirre and husband, Marcelino Aguirre, of San Antonio; stepmother, Consuelo Garcia of San Antonio; 10 brothers and sisters-in-law, Marcelino and Ruby Aguirre, Armando S. and Estella Aguirre, Esteban S. and Julia Aguirre, Robert S. and Emmie Aguirre, David S. Aguirre, Michael S. and Mary Aguirre, Joel S. and Geraldine Aguirre, Arthuro Garcia Jr., Roger and Maria Garcia and Ricardo and Yvette Garcia, all of San Antonio; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Sylvia A. and Jesse Acevedo, Belen A. and Juan Garcia and Lydia Linda Garcia, all of San Antonio; three uncles and their wives, Jesse C. and Anita Sanchez, Alfred and Julia Garcia and Isidro and Rosa Garcia, all of San Antonio; three aunts, Consuelo Escobar and husband, Theodore, of Bakersfield, Calif., and Esther Garza and Celia Garza, both of San Antonio; godparents, Ramiro and Frances Cerda of San Angelo; 32 special nieces and nephews; and a goddaughter and family, Letty and Willie Ruiz and Michael, Marcus, William and Michelle. Pallbearers will be Steven Aguirre, Johnny Trevino, Ricky Dela Cruz, Norman Cerda, Adam Aguirre and Anthony Dela Cruz. Honorary pallbearers will be Ramiro Cerda, Armando Trevino, David Trevino, Frank Urista, W.R. Martin, Willie Ruiz, Laco Herrera, Abraham Cardenas, Robert Chappa and Stevie Chappa. Beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, godmother and best friend, you will be missed dearly and your precious smile, laughter and your warm touch that you gave to each and everyone. You are in a special and peaceful place now with Jesus. Although you are gone, you always will be remembered. The Home Above We feel so sad when those we love Are called to live in "The Home Above"- But they have but gone to prepare the way And we'll meet them again some happy day- For God has told us that nothing can sever A life He created to live on forever- So let God's promise soften our sorrow and give us new strength for a brighter tomorrow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------