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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/ *********************************************************************** Funerals and Death Notices 1/29/00 TODAY SAN ANGELO - L.E. Davis, 100, graveside service at 10:30 a.m. in Eldorado Cemetery; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - David Duke II, 69, of Knickerbocker, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Knickerbocker; burial in Knickerbocker Cemetery; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Dr. Taylor Henley, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Muriel Betsill Kouvelis, at 10 a.m. at Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church; burial in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Elise Jester Meadows, 91, memorial service at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. BIG SPRING - Brandi Rodriguez, 26, at 10 a.m. in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel; burial in Trinity Memorial Park. BRADY - Cruz Carrillo Valdez, 95, at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church; burial in Rest Haven Cemetery; arrangements by Leatherwood Colonial Funeral Home. FORT STOCKTON - Billy Hodges, 70, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church; burial in East Hill Cemetery; arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG - Eutha Faye Weeaks Birkelbach, 68, at 10 a.m. in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Comal County Cemetery in New Braunfels. IRAAN - Edna ``Pattie'' Brooks, 94, at 2 p.m. at Mother Holmes Baptist Church in Sheffield; burial in Sheffield Cemetery; arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. JUNCTION - Billy Dean Crumbley, 67, of Sanderson, at 2 p.m. in Aubrey Fife Funerals Chapel; Masonic graveside service in Junction Cemetery. KERRVILLE - Trevor R. Roberts, 82, at 2 p.m. in Kerrville Funeral Home Chapel; burial at a later date in Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. KINGSLAND - Geraldine Alaska Polk, 93, at 10 a.m. in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park. MARFA - Paula Juarez Crosson, 94, of Presidio, at 9 a.m. at Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Presidio; burial at 1:30 p.m. in Marfa Cemetery; arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home. MIDLAND - Billy Walker, 61, at 4 p.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church; burial in Resthaven Memorial Park; arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. SWEETWATER - Robert Butler, 84, memorial service at 4 p.m. in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. _________________________________________________________________ Deaths Sidney Dunn Sidney Dunn, 83, of San Angelo died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in a Big Spring hospital. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carl Rohlfs officiating. He was born March 12, 1916, in Avoca. An Army veteran of World War II, he retired from Santa Fe Railroad and was a Baptist. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Iris Dunlap of Willow, Calif.; four sisters, Edith Bradley, Elsie Wheless, Ruby Lewton and Mary Longest, all of San Angelo; three stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Verney Abbott Verney S. Wilson Abbott, 84, of San Angelo died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in an Austin hospital. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Glen Meadows Baptist Church with the Rev. Harry Matthews officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. She was born Jan. 1, 1916, in Yoakum. She was a schoolteacher and a member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Helfer of San Angelo; two sons, Claude Wilson of San Angelo and David Abbott of Richmond, Va.; a brother, Leroy Smith of Atlanta; a sister, Josephine Mabry of San Diego; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Clara Lasater Clara Bearfield Lasater, 99, of San Angelo died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in the Wall Cemetery in Wall. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 10, 1900, in Texas and had been a resident of San Angelo since 1906. She had worked for Aztec Cleaners. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Elsie McClelland Elsie McClelland, 72, of San Angelo died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, at her residence. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Melvin Beeman Melvin E. Beeman, 74, of Austin died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in Brady. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Elizabeth White KERMIT - Elizabeth White, 89, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in Kermit. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cooper Funeral Chapel. She was born March 25, 1910, in Love County, Okla., and had been a resident of Kermit for 46 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, James White of Pampa; two daughters, June Pemberton of Houston and Sonja Fullen of Kermit; two brothers, Thomas Reigh of Ardmore, Okla., and Troy Reigh of Sadler; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Myrtle Hickman SANTA ANNA - Myrtle Hickman, 93, of Santa Anna died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in a Brownwood hospital. Graveside service was Friday in Cleveland Cemetery. Arrangements were by Henderson Funeral Home. She was born May 31, 1906, in Dallas. She was a retired nurse's aide and a member of the Assembly of God. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Billy Walker MIDLAND - Billy Walker, 61, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000. Service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke's United Methodist Church with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Ellis Funeral Home. He was born Feb. 18, 1938, in Junction and was a longtime resident of Midland. He was a Navy veteran and worked in the heating and air conditioning business. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Walker of Midland; three sons, Kirk Walker of Huntsville, Kent Walker of Austin and Gary Midkiff of Midland; three daughters, Kim Strawn of New Orleans, Tammy Giacobbe of Houston and Kelly Williams of Midland; a brother, Chesley Walker of Midland; two sisters, Reta Vannoy of Midland and Brenda Wallace of Richardson; 11 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Weldon Allen COLEMAN - Weldon J. ``Hap'' Allen, 84, of Houston and formerly of Coleman, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in Houston. Service will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman Cemetery. He was born in Fort Worth and was a longtime resident of Coleman. He was a World War II veteran and co-owner of insurance, textiles, oil and gas drilling, real estate, production and equipment sales companies. Survivors include his wife, Doris J. Allen of Houston; a brother, Clyde D. Allen of Coleman; three nieces and a nephew. Lurline Kemp COLEMAN - Lurline Kemp, 90, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in a Bedford nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home. She was born Sept. 17, 1909, in Coleman County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Billy Joe Kemp of Fort Worth and Kayo Kemp of Abilene; two brothers, Edwin Bohannon of Abilene and Ernest Bohannon of Coleman; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Anita Cox STANTON - Anita Cox, 61, of Stanton died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in a Midland hospital. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. today in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gilbreath Funeral Home. She was born Nov. 14, 1938, in Roscoe. She worked for Farm Service Agency for 20 years and was a member of Downtown Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Vernon Cox of Stanton; two sons, Vernon Lawrence Cox Jr. and Billy Don Cox, both of Stanton; eight sisters, Aline Couch of Abilene, Reba Walker of Plainview, Minnie Gamel of Midland, Betty Curry of Kerrville, Ollie Curry of Junction, Neoma Mitchell of Centerville, Mo., Thelma Overby of Belton and Joyce Hanson of Lamesa; 11 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Howard Campbell GOLDTHWAITE - Howard Campbell, 84, of Goldthwaite died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in a Temple hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery. He was born Aug. 31, 1915, in Comanche County and was a longtime resident of Mills County. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he worked for Campbell Butane Co. and was a Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Lee Ruth Campbell of Goldthwaite; two sons, Cecil Campbell of San Antonio and Sam Campbell of Goldthwaite; two sisters, Joyce Padgett and Mary Louise Kay, both of Bakersfield, Calif.; two brothers, Scottie Campbell of De Leon and Cecil Campbell of Dublin; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dortha Harrison GOLDTHWAITE - Dortha Marie Harrison, 75, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery. She was born Jan. 6, 1925, in Ogle. She worked for Centennial Corp. and was a Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Sue Pollard of Austin; a brother, Don Elder of Dallas; a sister, Rachel Elder of Irving; two grandsons; a nephew and two nieces. Frank Metler BRADY - A. Frank Metler, 71, of Brady died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in Kerrville. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home. He was born Sept. 1, 1928, in Knoxville, Tenn. An Army veteran of World War II, he was an accountant and a real estate officer. Survivors include his wife, Edna Metler of Brady; and two daughters, Kathleen Kugler of Arlington and Susan Metler of Kerrville. Jacqueline McKibben KERRVILLE - Jacqueline McKibben, 32, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Frank Vavrik KERRVILLE - Frank Vavrik, 86, of St. Charles, Mo., and formerly of Bandera, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in St. Charles. Services are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Richard Cambridge KERRVILLE - Richard W. Cambridge, 81, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Overby Funeral Home. John Putman MINERAL WELLS - John C. Putman, 70, of Mineral Wells died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in Erath County from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Services are pending at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home. Larry McNeely GOLDTHWAITE - Larry McNeely of San Saba died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in a Dallas hospital. Services are pending at Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries L.E. `ED' DAVIS L.E. ``Ed'' Davis, 100, of San Angelo died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in the Eldorado Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Mr. Davis was born July 16, 1899, in Medina County. In 1928, he married Nora Sofge from Richland Springs. They moved to San Angelo to start their life together. Ed was a longtime rancher. He loved the land as well as life. He will be missed. He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. RAYMOND SCHINDLER HOUSTON - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in Houston for Raymond Schindler, founder of Sage Broadcasting Corp., owners and operators of KIDY-TV in San Angelo and KIDZ in Abilene. The service will be held at George H. Lewis and Sons Funeral Home, located at 1010 Bering. Raymond, born in 1914 in Columbus, Texas, was the founder and president of Hurricane Industries, manufacturers of Hurricane Chain Link Fence and holder of many of that industries patents. He was active in ranching, banking and the oil industry. He was the major stockholder and CEO of television stations in Houston, San Antonio, Fort Smith, Ark., Abilene and San Angelo; a radio station in La Grange and banks in Brazoria, Bremond, Lott, Shiner, Flatonia, Marlin and Moulton. MURIEL BETSILL KOUVELIS Muriel ``Merle'' Betsill Kouvelis died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, peacefully at home. Mrs. Kouvelis was born in Stacy, Texas. She was the eldest child of Oscar and Willie Betsill. She graduated from Doole High School and attended Howard Payne College in Brownwood. She was a member of Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. Mrs. Kouvelis and her husband, John, and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Chris and Becka Kouvelis were the longtime owners and operators of C&J Drive-In Grocery. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, John Woodruff. Survivors include her husband, John Kouvelis, her daughters, Suzanne Gray and husband, Melvin, and Deanna Lange and husband, Carl, all of San Angelo, and Joni White and husband, Richard, of Columbia, Md.; her son, Bill Woodruff and wife, Pennye, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Vicki Bingham and husband, Scott, Kristin Gray, Brian Woodruff, Michael Woodruff and Mark Lange, all of San Angelo, Alison Romike and husband, Brad, of Columbia, S.C., Jarred Irby of Roanoke and Katie White of Columbia, Md. She also is survived by a special aunt, Lela Wiginton, and a sister, Aileen Joy and husband, J.B., all of San Angelo; a brother, Jerry Betsill and wife, Zina, of Brady, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Chris and Becka Kouvelis of Dallas; sister-in-law, Dena Zotos of Houston; and many nieces and nephews. Trisagion service was Friday, Jan. 28, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. The Rev. James Hademenos will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and Michael Mitchell Jr. Memorials may be made to Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church or Hospice of San Angelo. ELISE JESTER MEADOWS Elise Jester Meadows, a kind and gracious lady, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000. She was born the first of three daughters to Charles Lee and Arabella Jester in Corsicana on Nov. 15, 1908. She graduated from Corsicana High School, attended Ward Belmont College in Tennessee, Sweetbriar College in Virginia and graduated with a major in English from the University of Texas at Austin. While at the university, she was selected a Bluebonnet Belle and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. On Oct. 30, 1935, she and Claude William Meadows Jr. were married. They then made their home in San Angelo. Elise was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and served as an elder and a longtime Sunday school teacher. Her civic activities included volunteer service with the Angelo Community Hospital Auxiliary and service on the boards of directors of the Concho Valley Girl Scouts, the Handicapped Children's Center, Planned Parenthood and Fairmount Cemetery. She was a member of the Twentieth Century Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude; her parents; and her two sisters, Sarah Jester Rust and and Arabella Jester Miner. She is survived by her three children and their families, Lisa Meadows DiLeo of San Angelo, her children, Elise Judd of Dallas, the Rev. David Judd and wife, Carol Ann, and their daughter, Abbey Elisabeth, of Winter Park, Fla., and Claude Judd and his wife, Amy, and their daughter, Sarah Leigh, of Lewisville; Susan Meadows Pfluger and her husband, Robert, of San Angelo and her children, Claire Cowden of Lubbock and James Cowden of Austin; and son, Claude W. Meadows III of Marbridge Ranch, Manchaca. Elise was a loving and thoughtful friend and a gracious hostess. She enjoyed traveling and partaking of all things beautiful, music, drama, art and nature. Her chief delight was her involvement with people, all of whom she considered friends. Her family wishes to thank the staff of Meadow Creek Nursing Center for their care of Elise in her final months. They also express their appreciation for the years of assistance and friendship of Annie Bell Cook, Arlevia Palmer and M.T. Barnes. The family requests that those who wish to remember Elise with a memorial, send a gift to a favorite charity. A memorial service for Elise will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the First Presbyterian Church officiated by the Rev. Tracey Davenport. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. DR. TAYLOR HENLEY Taylor Henley was born in Sipes Springs to Maude and Lee Henley, who died before Taylor was a year old. He was reared in the home of his uncle and aunt, the Rev. and Mrs. O.D. Henley. After attending 13 schools in 11 years, because his uncle moved so often, he graduated salutatorian of Megargel High School. He held degrees from Howard Payne University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 1974, he was awarded the honorary doctor of divinity degree from Howard Payne University. While a junior at Howard Payne, he married Mary Edith Wellhausen; one son, John William, was born to their union. She preceded him in death. Later he married Eva Louise Aldredge. Taylor served as pastor of the North Coleman Baptist Church, Robert Lee Baptist, First Baptist Hebbronville, First Baptist German and Immanuel Baptist San Angelo. He held interim pastorates in Ozona, Sonora, Robert Lee and Big Lake. He spent 555 days in World War II combat, earning the Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Under Taylor's leadership while pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, the entire church plant was moved to a new location and the present sanctuary and educational facilities were built. During his ministry the church grew to become the second in size and ministry among Baptist churches in the city. Dr. Henley served on the board of Howard Payne University as vice president; moderator of Concho Valley Baptist Association; president of District 16 Baptist Convention; member of Texas Baptist Executive board; four times representative of institutions on Human Welfare Coordination Board; officer of Texas Baptist Development Association; president of Public Relations and Development Association of Texas Baptists; host to the Southern Baptist Association of Nursing Homes; and an active member of TAHA. Taylor served Baptist Memorials Center for 28 years, first as chaplain, development administrator, public relations director and then as president and CEO of Baptist Memorials for 19 years. Phenomenal growth occurred under his leadership. He initiated the home and duplex program on the East and West campuses and secured the property for North Gate. All the campus buildings on the East and West campuses were built during his tenure. After acquiring the Cactus Hotel from the Moody Foundation, he managed it for 20 years. For three years while he was president, he also served again as chaplain to conserve funds. He raised $42 million for the Center including endowment funds and money for all buildings on the two campuses; trusts and wills that he set up are still coming in. He also managed the two high rises. Traveling 45,000 miles a year those first years for the Center without air conditioning in his car tested the strength and focus of this man of God. His was a ministry to all who had needs; no one was too obscure for his compassion and help. He ministered to patients, families of patients and to village and high rise residents. To his surprise, the east five-story high rise was named the Taylor Henley Retirement Residence by Baptist Memorials trustees. A portrait of him hangs on the wall of the lobby with this inscription: ``In Honor of Dr. Taylor Henley, Chaplain, Development Administrator, President, Baptist Memorials Center, 1962-1990, Humble man of God, whose compassionate heart, liberal soul, loving service, diligent labor and unfaltering vision led in unparalleled growth and development of the Baptist Memorials Center.'' Dr. Henley's fourth career was missions. Having led volunteers on missions during his vacations, he was grateful for the opportunity to give full time to missions after retirement from Baptist Memorials in 1990. In 1974 Taylor began work in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Having helped a small church with completion of their building, he prayed for a church and building in the center of the city. God rewarded with a three story structure located on two main thoroughfares. The church is home to both Spanish and English-speaking congregations and has founded four other churches in the area. Forty trips during his vacations and on weekends Taylor helped to strengthen and establish the permanence of this work. In 1982, Henley began mission work in Campinas, Brazil by taking teams of volunteers for evangelism, church planting and teaching. As a result of his eight missions to this city, 10 new churches were founded with funds provided for their church buildings. Likewise a mission in Nairobi, Kenya, resulted in his raising money to build the Toma Church in the city. Other mission trips included Wales, Taiwan, Singapore, India (three times), Peru (twice) and Guadalajara, Mexico. For the last eight years, Taylor Henley has concentrated on the Ukraine Republic, where he has led more than 600 volunteers, some going as many as 14 times in 34 mission trips of church planting evangelism, discipling, taking humanitarian aid, teaching holding pastors and lay leadership schools. This has resulted in 36 new churches founded, pastors salaries paid, vehicles for pastors, 18 church buildings funded and constructed, $500,000 given for church buildings projects, 65,000 recorded professions of faith, one million in medical equipment given by our volunteers, medical and dental clinics held, 600,000 Bibles, New Testaments and children's Bibles distributed; Sunday school literature given to 30 churches, Bible commentaries and other books given to 200 pastors, pastors and lay leadership school, seven in Yalta and five in Odessa, Ukraine, people ordained to minister as deacons and pastors, $4,500 given to camps. All this to the glory of God! Taylor invited Jesus in his heart after asking God to forgive his sins when he was 9 years old. He was baptized into the Big Lake Baptist Church by his uncle with whom he lived. While a sophomore at Howard Payne University during an all night prayer meeting, Taylor dedicated himself to the gospel ministry; on the same night, his roommate, Lamar Cole, committed his life to medical mission in Mexico. Both remained true to their heavenly vision. Whether Taylor was preaching, administrator, raising funds, building churches or Baptist Memorials, he was always focused on a ministry in the name of Jesus. A few years ago, Taylor made another commitment of all these resources: time, money, strength to Christ to serve here at home or overseas wherever God led. Again he has been faithful to that promise. Taylor loved his church and was loyal to his pastor. For years, he was a volunteer visitor to newcomers in the city in the name of Jesus; when he could hardly walk, he continued until this October. He loved Baptist Memorials and was always supportive of those in leadership. Survivors include his wife, Eva Louise; his son, Dr. John Henley and his wife, Gloria; his brother, John Houston Henley and wife, Marie; two stepdaughters, Dr. Anne Morton and Dr. Jan Aldredge-Clanton and husband, David Clanton; seven grandchildren, David and Mindi Herring, Valerie and Robert Webre, Deanne and Paul Campbell, July and David LeBeouf, Chad Clanton, Jennifer Phillips and Brett Clanton; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Jerold McBride and the Rev. A.J. Kennemer officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Memorials can be given to Missions Our Mission, Sagecrest Alzheimers Unit or First Baptist Church's United We Build Program. BILLY HODGES FORT STOCKTON - Billy Hodges, 70, of Fort Stockton died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in the Pecos County Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at First Baptist Church in Fort Stockton with the Rev. Nathan McBride officiating. Burial will follow in East Hill Cemetery. He was born Dec. 6, 1929, in Tuscola. Billy moved to Fort Stockton in 1931 from Pecos. He married Radean Roper June 1, 1949, in Fort Stockton. He was the Pecos County Clerk for 28 years. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He was a longtime member of the Fort Stockton Noon Lions Club, longtime member and the past master of the Masonic Lodge 1022, Chapter and Council and Scottish Rite of El Paso and the County and District Clerks Association of Texas. Survivors include his wife, Radean Hodges of Fort Stockton; two daughters, Shauna Vick and husband, Chuck, of Fort Stockton and Gayla Satterfield and husband, Tim, of Del Rio; two brothers, Delmon Hodges of Fort Stockton and Jimmy Hodges of Fort Worth; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the First Baptist Church of Fort Stockton. MAE C. WARD SONORA - Mae C. Ward, 86, of Sonora died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in a San Angelo hospital. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Stephen officiating. Arrangements are by Kerbow Funeral Home. Mae was born to James Albert Cauthorn and Ada Earwood Cauthorn on the family ranch where Mae's son, Albert and his family, now live. Mae graduated from the Sonora Public School Systems and graduated from Baylor University. Mae still participated in the running of her family ranches in Sutton, Edwards and Val Verde counties. Mae taught school in Sonora and was past president of the Sonora PTA. She and her husband, Rip, were named Citizens of the Year for Sonora. She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church of Sonora as well as being a member of the Sonora Women's Club. She is survived by her son, Albert and his wife, Cynthia, of Sonora; three grandchildren, Cathy Ball of Sonora, Kelly Holder and husband, Raphael, of Rowlett and Gus Ward and wife, Jerrilyn, of Sonora; her six great-grandchildren, Sarah Ball, Daniel Ward, Kasey Miller, Rachel, Tanner and Jarred Holder; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and two special friends, Anna Samaniego and Trini Guerra. Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie Parker, J.W. Sutton, Smith Neal, Bill Savell, Bennie King, Preston Faris, Vestel Askew, Byerl Dillard, Raymond Grantham, Mark White, Joe Lane, Patch Cochran, James Benson and Armer Earwood. Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Rip Ward; and her fiance, Ted White. The family requests memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church of Sonora, Baylor University or a charity of choice. FLOYD WOODROW WALL SR. Floyd Woodrow Wall Sr., 81, of San Angelo died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, in the Mertzon Cemetery with Ed Palk and Jackson Smith officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Floyd was born Sept. 29, 1918, to J.W. and Donnie Lue Wall in Tom Green County near Wall. He served his country in the Navy during World War II from 1941 to 1944. He married Violet Hall on Jan. 29, 1944, in California. He was a lifetime resident of San Angelo, working in sporting goods mainly as an outboard motor mechanic for several different dealers. He was a member of Johnson Street Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Violet Hall Wall of San Angelo; a son, Floyd W. ``Woody'' Wall Jr. and wife, Debbie, of Mertzon; granddaughter, Shawna Wall of San Antonio and her fiance, Eric Hutchinson, of San Angelo; a sister, Nora Mae McCleery and husband, J.E. ``Ernest,''of San Angelo; Patricia McNeil of California; and nieces and nephews. FAY DELL WHITE BROWNWOOD - Fay Dell White, 88, of Bangs passed away at 10:04 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Davis-Morris Funeral Home. Service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at Bangs First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Bangs Cemetery. Fay was born Nov. 11, 1911, in Concord, Texas, and had been a resident of Bangs for 27 years and was a lifetime resident of Brown County. Fay married J.T. White Jan. 10, 1932, in Bangs. He preceded her in death on Jan. 18, 1973. She was a homemaker and a member of Bangs First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Gladys Faye and Ed Swindle of Killeen; three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Joy White of San Angelo, Jimmy Dell and Sharon White of Killeen and Clinton and Carolyn White of Big Lake; her grandchildren, Jennifer Webb of Euless, Dee Ann White of San Angelo, Scotty Ray White of Killeen and Jayme Regan White of Denver; a brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Etta Earle Buse of Santa Anna; a sister and brother-in-law, Maurine and L.D. Byrd of San Angelo; a special cousin, Bill Williams of Trickham; and several nieces and nephews.