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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, Death Notices, and Obituaries 10/22/00 _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO Alma Hirt, 95, rosary at 6 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; service at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church; burial in St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery. BIG SPRING Anthony Arista, 41, rosary at 7 p.m. in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel; service at 2 p.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church; burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. BIG SPRING Audre McLeod, 85, graveside service at 2:30 p.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery; arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. BRADY Lillie Mae Mathews, 85, at 2 p.m. in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Rochelle Cemetery. JUNCTION Opal Lee Dickinson, 88, at 2 p.m. in Aubrey Fife Funeral Chapel; burial in Junction Cemetery. KINGSLAND Callie Elner Waddington, 96, at 6 p.m. in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Hutchins Cemetery in Hutchins. PECOS Frederick Earl Stroade, 85, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Balmorhea; burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery; arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. SWEETWATER John Everett Walton, 89, at 2 p.m. at Broadway Baptist Church; burial in Sweetwater Cemetery; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. MONDAY SAN ANGELO George William Breeden, 69, graveside service at 12:30 a.m. in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Clarence Nilo Kemp, 64, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Lena Macomber, 88, at 10 a.m. in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Trinity Memorial Park. BIG SPRING Jose Mendoza, 76, at 10 a.m. at Northside United Methodist Church; burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park; arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. STERLING CITY Blanche Marie Solat, 82, memorial service at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; arrangements by Ross Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices Madison Bond Madison Marie Bond, infant daughter of Steve and Lynn Bond, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Madison was born Oct. 20, 2000, in San Angelo. Survivors include her parents, Steve and Lynn Bond of San Angelo; her paternal grandparents, John and Jouita Bond of California; and her maternal grandparents, Albert and Carol Faraca of Boston. Keith W. Connor Keith W. Connor, 66, of Miles died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church of Miles. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 2, 1934, in Shelby, N.C., and was a longtime resident of San Angelo. He was a a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force in the communication field and was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Maria Connor of Miles, a son, Edward Derick Connor of Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter, Katherine Lee Connor of Miles; a brother, Bob Connor of Louisville, Kent.; a sister, Frances Blanton of Shelby, N.C.; three grandchildren. Elvira Gomez BRADY Elvira Peggy Gomez, 78, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in Fort Worth. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Heart of Texas Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patricks Catholic Church with burial in Rochelle Cemetery. She was born Aug. 20, 1922, in Korne City and was a lifetime resident of Brady. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. Survivors include four sons, Santos Soto of Fort Worth, Mike Gomez of Brady, Mario Gomez of Gallup, N.M., and Martin Gomez of Brady; four daughters, Mary Reyes and Delia Hess, both of Fort Worth, Teresa Helmick of Roger and Mary Uriegas of Weatherford; 31 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Antonio Lozano EDEN Antonio Lozano, 78, of Menard died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in Eden. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Eden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Eden Cemetery. He was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Mexico and was a lifelong resident of Texas. He was a rancher. Survivors include two sons, Alfred Lozano of Acuna, Mexico and Tony Lozano of Eden; four daughters, Hilda Hernandez of Menard, Gloria Pena of Dallas, Maria Halder of Brady and Yolanda Sims of Sulphur Springs. Frank Lucas GOLDTHWAITE Frank Dale Lucas, 70, of Brownwood, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000, at his residence. Service will be at 4 p.m. Monday in Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery. He was born Aug. 14, 1930, in Sand Springs, Okla. An Army veteran, he was a mail carrier and member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Lucas of Brownwood; a son, Lonnie Dale of Odessa; a daughter, Sherry Carrell of Oklahoma; three stepdaughters, Gayla Brantley of Lamesa, Helen Pendland and Bonita Wingfield, both of Odessa; two brothers, Kenneth Lucas of Ramona, Okla., and Jim Lucas of Denton; a sister, June Dyer of Tulsa, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. John Whipple John O. Whipple, 93, of San Angelo died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at his residence. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. Maria Rodriguez BIG SPRING Maria Louisa Rodriguez, 81, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Vestal McClane MIDLAND Vestal McClane, 94, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Stanton with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gilbreath Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 11, 1906, in Eastland County, and was a longtime resident of Stanton before moving to Midland. She was a clerk for the City of Stanton and a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Crystal Webb of Midland; two brothers, Truman McClane and Billy J. McClane, both of Bentonville, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ella Pitt SWEETWATER Ella Bea Pitt, 88, died Oct. 20, 2000, in a Sweetwater nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in the Garden of Memories. She was born April 6, 1912, in Roosevelt County, N.M., and had been a longtime resident of Sweetwater. She was a private duty nurse and a nurse at Simmons Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Lester Pitt of Sweetwater; a daughter, Parthenia Balko of Fort Worth; two sons, Clifford Pitt and Gary Pitt, both of Coin, Iowa; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandsons. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries CLARENCE NILO KEMP Clarence Nilo Kemp, 64, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, in a local hospital. Family visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ron Sutto officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Clarence Nilo Kemp was born April 4, 1936, in Barton, N.Y. to Frank and Irene Kemp. Clarence was a retired veteran having served 20 years. He spent the last 15 years traveling the U.S. R.V.-ing with his wife. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Irene Kemp. Clarence is survived by his wife, Lorraine Kemp of 46 years; children, Gayle Earnhart and husband, Richard, of Austin, Cathy McMahon and husband, Mark, of Marysville, Kan., Lorrie Kemp of Austin, David Kemp of San Angelo and Leann Chambless and husband, Darris, of San Angelo; a sister, Dorothy Card and husband, Phil, of Endicott, N.Y.; brothers, Bill Kemp and wife, Marisa, of Naugatuck, Conn., Bob Kemp and wife, Ellen, of Wilberham, Mass.; 14 grandchildren, Amber, Angela, Shawn, David, Heather, Lee, Danyell, Joseph, Nicole, Julaine, Joshua, Charity, Joseph, and Taylor; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family asks that memorials be made to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. GEORGE WILLIAM BREEDEN George William Breeden, 69, of San Angelo passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000, while vacationing in Colorado. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, with the Rev. Charles Taylor with the Baptist Church of Houston officiating. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. George was born July 25, 1931 in Claremore, Okla., to Joseph and Opal Breeden. He grew up in Claremore along with his brother and sister. After high school, he served in the Navy and took part in the Korean War. In 1958, George married Viola Lairson and moved to Texas. He worked in the oilfield for more than 30 years with Magcobar and MI-Drilling. He met many wonderful people while out in the oilfield and loved to visit each one. George and Viola were married for 36 long, happy years until she passed away in 1994. During those years, they had a son and daughter. George retired in 1995 and had spent these last happy few years with his children and grandchildren. His laughter and smile will be greatly missed by all. George is survived by his daughter, Teresa Callahan and husband, Jody, of Iraan; one son, Darrell Breeden of Austin; mother, Opal Breeden of Claremore, Okla.; and four grandchildren: Joshua Callahan, Clarissa Callahan, Jaron Callahan and Jacob Callahan, all of Iraan. My Bill Come and walk with me Well recall memories, as it used to be You so handsome, me so sweet It was destiny, we should meet Marriage was but a stepping stone for our lasting home In one year and out the other You a father and I a mother What precious gifts weve given one another A boy for you, a girl for me Weve continued the family tree Now they are grown and gone from home With families of their own. Were again all alone God has blessed each of us from above Teaching the true meaning of love May I take a minute of your time These words come from my heart Youve always been my better part. How wonderful these years have been Youve been both a husband and a friend My hearts delight, both day and night To our sorrow, one day there will be no tomorrow Should the sun set low and I have to go. Remember As I sleep, these memories I so want you to keep. Togetherness We are finally together in our heavenly home To walk hand in hand down memory lane, What beautiful sites we see before us. Our tasks are done on Earth below And now we step back to watch the show. Down on Earth are our children of two, who Will bear our love for eternity. From that Love has grown four more, who are our pride And joy. What fun it is to see them play and Know that our legacy continues to grow. Weep not our loved ones, for we are not far Away, our love for each other will always Be within our hearts. Someday we will be Together in Gods heavenly palace, until then, go Forward my children knowing that our love and memories Will always be with you. Viola Lairson Breeden ALMA HIRT Alma Hirt, a longtime resident of Wall, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000, in the Sterling County Nursing Home at the age of 95. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall, officiated by Monsignor Larry Droll. Burial will follow in St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery. Alma was born Feb. 9, 1905, to Bernard and Amalia Matthieson Niehues in Olfen, Texas, in Runnels County. Alma married Frank Hirt on Dec. 30, 1924, in Olfen. They lived and farmed there until early 1934, when they moved to their farm at Wall, where they lived and raised their family until Franks death in 1996. Alma remained living there until 1998, when she moved to Rio Concho Manor in San Angelo. From there, in January 2000, she became a resident of the Sterling County Nursing Home. Alma was a charter member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church at Wall, where she was instrumental in helping get a choir started. She was also a charter member of the St. Helens Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America. She enjoyed being a member of the Home Demonstration Club because of her hobbies quilting, sewing, baking and gardening, both vegetables and flowers. As a homemaker and mother, she supported and helped with all of the activities and responsibilities of her husband, Frank, and their eight children. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; one daughter Jeanette Kohutek; a son Daniel Hirt; a grandson, Guy Hirt; a sister, Leona Franke; and two brothers, Arthur and Walter Niehues. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy DeHaas and Bill of Dallas, Marcelyn Batla and Delmer of St. Lawrence, and Annette Frerich and Hubert of Garden City; three sons and daughters-in-law, Sidney Hirt and Sue, Eugene Hirt and Dorothy, all of St. Lawrence, and Bernard Hirt and Jean of Wall; one daughter-in-law, Elsie Hirt of St. Lawrence; two sisters, Adela Hoelscher of San Angelo and Olga Hoelscher of Wichita, Kan.; one brother and sister-in-law, Werner Niehues and Ruby; one sister-inlaw, Eleanora Niehues of Norton; 41 grandchildren; 91 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons. BLANCHE MARIE SOLAT Blanche Marie Solat (Deasie), greatly loved wife, mother, grandma and sister went to join Our Lord October 17, 2000, with her daughter, Mary Lou, at her side. Deasie was born on June 21, 1918, on the Copeland family homestead in the old house that she so dearly loved outside of Sterling City, Texas. Her parents were John and Blanche Copeland. She moved to San Angelo during World War II where she met Ernest Solat and began a love affair that lasted over 56 years. She worked at Shannon Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse for over 30 years. She and Ernie moved to Dallas in 1997 to be with their daughter and her family. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Charlene Turney and Gladys (Bunt) Newcomb and sister-in-law, Virginia Gay Copeland. She is survived by her husband Ernie; daughter, Mary Pinac and her husband Robert; grandson, Todd Sedwick and his wife, Shannon; granddaughter, Liz Kluever and her husband Chad, all of Dallas; brothers, John Copeland, Jr. and C.J Copeland of Sterling City, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Words cannot express what a caring and loving Mother and Grandma she was. She was always there for all of her family. No matter how much she had to do, she could always do more for someone else. She will be missed so much. Her wonderful sense of humor and incredible ability to laugh at herself will live forever in the hearts and memories of all of those who knew her. Ernie and the rest of the family invite you to join them in celebrating her life at a memorial service to be held at the First United Methodist Church of Sterling City on Monday, October 23 at 1:00 p.m. FREDERICK EARL STROADE Frederick Earl Stroade, 85, of San Angelo passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2000, at his residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at First Baptist Church in Balmorhea with the Rev. Claude Porter and Steve Dean officiating. Burial will be at Mount Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos following the service. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home and Pecos Funeral Home. Frederick was born Feb. 8, 1915, in Roswell, N.M. He later moved to the Balmorhea area. Frederick lived there for 68 years before moving to San Angelo in 1987. He was a graduate of Balmorhea High School class of 1932. He attended First Baptist Church and was active in Boy Scouts. He married Mildred Burnett from Roswell, on Aug. 7, 1939. Frederick was preceded in death by a son, Doyce Earl Stroade; his father, Fred Stroade; his mother, Jane Elizabeth Stroade; and a sister, Marie Backus. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Stroade of San Angelo; a daughter, Carolyn Stroade of Balmorhea; three sisters, Lucille Ross of Scottsdale, Ariz., Anna Mae Reynolds and Jane Dean, both of Lubbock; one brother, Kenneth Stroade of Buffalo; one grandson, Robert Stroade; one granddaughter, Christi Cammarano; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be at Phil Dean, Mark Duncan, Jim Smith, Crews Adams, Guy Chamberlin and Bill Rex Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob McNutt, Vernon Shaw, Jay Oates, R.V. Turnbough and Dudley Montgomery. The family gratefully acknowledge the loving care given at Community Memorial Hospital and Rehab Dr. David Harvey. Staff and nurses at Hospice of San Angelo, doctors, nursing staff and social workers and volunteers. Memorials may be made to Hospice of San Angelo at P.M. Box 471 San Angelo, TX, 76902, or a charity of choice. MARVIN ANDREW SALLING Marvin Andrew Salling Sr., 75, of Miles died at his residence in Miles at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000. Marvin was born June 21, 1925, in Miles. He was county commissioner in Runnels County for 26 years. He married Bobbie Aldrich Kirkham on Oct. 17, 1960, in San Angelo. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Miles Lions Club. He was an avid Miles bulldog and sports fan and was currently serving on the Trinity Lutheran Church Council. Marvin is survived by his wife, Bobbie Salling of Miles; five children, Shelly Schniers and husband, Gaylon, of Miles, Marvin Salling Jr., and wife, Stacy, of San Angelo, Ed Kirkham and wife, Francesca, of Yorktown, Va., John Kirkham of Miles and Judy Lange and husband, Dwaine, of Norton; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Salling and wife, Lucille, of Miles; three sisters, his twin sister, Martha Caudle and husband, Abe, of Odessa, Elenora Harsch and husband, Werner, of Miles, and Margaret Lehmann of Georgetown; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles with the Rev. Chester McCown officiating. Burial will follow in Miles Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Terry and Michael Salling, Ron Lehmann, Robert Harsch, John Caudle and Gaylon Thorn. The family requests memorials be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or a charity of choice. WANDA COLLINS BECKER Wanda Collins Becker of San Angelo died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in Montvale Cemetery in Sterling City with the Rev. Paul Terry officiating. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Mrs. Becker was born Jan. 3, 1910, in Sterling County to O.D. and Lola Burk McCabe Collins. She married Wade H. Becker on Aug. 14, 1941, in San Angelo. Mrs. Becker graduated from North Texas State University in Denton with a B.A. degree and Columbia University with a masters degree in education. Wanda taught at New Haven University in New Haven, Conn., and later worked for Connecticut State Department of Education as state supervisor in western Connecticut. With all of her teaching, writing, coaching and directing courses toward her doctorate at Yale, she paved the way for several Greekletter national honorary fraternities and societies to let her wear their pins or keys for scholarship, business administration and professional achievement in the field of education. Intercollegiate debating, participation and coaching, earned four jewels, pearl, ruby, emerald, and diamonds from the honorary society, Pi Kappa Delta. Later Mrs. Becker left the educational profession and earned her real estate broker license in New York City. Wanda was a member of the San Angelo Garden Club, the Womens Club in New Rochelle, New York and planned parenthood of West Texas. Mrs. Becker is preceded in death by her husband, her parents and a brother, Col. Thomas F. Collins. Survivors include a sister, AlaB Collins Davidson of San Angelo; two nieces, Sally Roach and her husband, Ronnie, of Lago Vista, Mary Bilberry and her husband, Tim, of Abilene; two nephews, Tom Collins Jr. and his wife, Maycee, of Ozona, Joe Collins and his wife, Melinda, of Tankersley. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo or a favorite charity. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 10/23/00 _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO Madison Marie Bond, infant daughter of Steve and Lynn Bond, memorial service at 2 p.m. at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO George William Breeden, 69, graveside service at 12:30 a.m. in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Alma Hirt, 95, at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church; burial in St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Clarence Nilo Kemp, 64, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Lena Macomber, 88, at 10 a.m. in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Trinity Memorial Park. BIG SPRING Jose Mendoza, 76, at 10 a.m. at Northside United Methodist Church; burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park; arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. BRADY Elvira Gomez, 78, at 10 a.m. at St. Patricks Catholic Church; burial in Rochelle Cemetery; arrangements by Heart of Texas Funeral Home. EDEN Antonio Lozano, 78, of Menard, at 2 p.m. in Eden Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Eden Cemetery. GOLDTHWAITE Frank Dale Lucas, 70, of Brownwood, at 4 p.m. in Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Mount Olive Cemetery. STERLING CITY Blanche Marie Solat, 82, memorial service at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; arrangements by Ross Funeral Home. TUESDAY SAN ANGELO Keith W. Connor, 66, of Miles, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Marvin Andrew Salling Sr., 75, of Miles, at 11 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church; burial in Miles Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. MIDLAND Vestal McClane, 94, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Stanton; burial in Evergreen Cemetery; arrangements by Gilbreath Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Ella Bea Pitt, 88, at 10 a.m. in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories; burial in Garden of Memories. THURSDAY SAN ANGELO Wanda Collins Becker, 90, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Montvale Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices Death Notices Marshall Rackley Marshall Rackley, 77, of Big Lake died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. He was born Jan. 11, 1923, in Comanche County. Survivors include three daughters, Marsha Jones of Big Lake, Bobbie Ward of Midland and Rhonda Carrillo of Rosharon; one brother, Walter Rackley of Mertzon; one sister, Edna Loyce Jones of Comyn; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Vada Collins Vada B. Collins, 79, of San Angelo died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. Service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. She was born Sept. 9, 1921, in Waco. She was a homemaker and member of First Assembly of God. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda L. Collins of San Angelo; a son, Robert Daniel Collins of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, Lonnie Turner of Waco; four sisters, Nettie Una Denton and Dorothy Beaty, both of Gorman, Helen Denton of San Angelo and Juanita Spence of Little Elm; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Andrea Villarreal Andrea C. Villarreal, 60, of San Angelo died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, at her residence. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. Keith Connor Keith W. Connor, 66, of Miles died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church of Miles. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 2, 1934, in Shelby, N.C., and was a longtime resident of San Angelo. He was a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force in the communication field and was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Maria Connor of Miles, a son, Edward Derick Connor of Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter, Katherine Lee Connor of Miles; a brother, Bob Connor of Louisville, Ky.; a sister, Frances Blanton of Shelby, N.C.; and three grandchildren. Gregory Fisher MERKEL Gregory E. Fisher, 50, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Merkel First United Methodist Church with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Starbuck Funeral Home and McCoy Funeral Home. He was born Sept. 25, 1950, in Houston, and was a longtime resident of Merkel. An Air Force veteran, he owned and operated a plumbing business. He was a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Melba Fisher of Merkel; a son, Brent Fisher of Merkel; a daughter, April Fisher of Merkel; his mother, Ida Marie Fisher of Mont Belvieu; two brothers, Kenny Fisher of Mont Belvieu and Richard Fisher of Houston; and a sister, Penny Sanstead of York, Penn. Maurene Theisen KERMIT Maurene Theisen, 85, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in a Midland hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cooper Funeral Chapel. She was born June 20, 1915, in Quannah and was a resident of Kermit for 60 years. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Survivors include a son, Mark Theisen of Midland and a sister, Mildred Stafford. Ruby Nations ROSCOE Ruby Ida Nations, 79, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Salem Lutheran Church with burial in Roscoe Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. She was born April 14, 1921, in Nolan County and was a lifetime resident. She owned and operated Roscoe Garden Center for seven years. Survivors include her husband, Bob Nations of Roscoe; a son, Ricky Watzl of Sweetwater; three sisters, Teresa Weiss of Vera, Gladys Bownds of Thorndale and Iona Zinke of Hermleigh; and four grandchildren. John Rogers HARPER John Philip Phil Rogers, 87, of Harper died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Monday in Harper City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Beckmann Funeral Home. He was born July 2, 1913, in Harper and was a lifetime resident. A veteran of World War II, he was a principal, teacher and business instructor in Fredericksburg. Survivors include a sister, Mildred McElroy of Harper; a brother, Ted Rogers of Uvalde; two nieces and five nephews; and four great-nieces and eight great-nephews. Maria Rodriguez BIG SPRING Maria Luisa Rodriguez, 81, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Myers & Smith Chapel. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. She was born Aug. 19, 1919, in Big Spring and was a lifetime resident. She was retired from the Big Spring Independent School District and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include six daughters, Francisca (Panchita) Parras of San Angelo, Jovita Hernandez, Ermelinda (Mina) Garcia, Merejilda (Mary) Cortez, Isabel Rodriguez and Ramona Calderon, all of Big Spring; three sons, Cipriano (Pano) Rodriguez Sr., Juan (Bear) Rodriguez Sr., and Gertrude Rodriguez Jr., all of Big Spring; two sisters; 31 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries WANDA COLLINS BECKER Wanda Collins Becker of San Angelo died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in Montvale Cemetery in Sterling City with the Rev. Paul Terry officiating. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Mrs. Becker was born Jan. 3, 1910, in Sterling County to O.D. and Lola Burk McCabe Collins. She married Wade H. Becker on Aug. 14, 1941, in San Angelo. Mrs. Becker graduated from North Texas State University in Denton with a B.A. degree and Columbia University with a masters degree in education. Wanda taught at New Haven University in New Haven, Conn., and later worked for Connecticut State Department of Education as state supervisor in western Connecticut. With all of her teaching, writing, coaching and directing courses toward her doctorate at Yale, she paved the way for several Greek-letter national honorary fraternities and societies to let her wear their pins or keys for scholarship, business administration and professional achievement in the field of education. Intercollegiate debating, participation and coaching, earned four jewels, pearl, ruby, emerald, and diamonds from the honorary society, Pi Kappa Delta. Later Mrs. Becker left the educational profession and earned her real estate broker license in New York City. Wanda was a member of the San Angelo Garden Club, the Womens Club in New Rochelle, New York and Planned Parenthood of West Texas. Mrs. Becker is preceded in death by her husband, her parents and a brother, Col. Thomas F. Collins. Survivors include a sister, AlaB Collins Davidson of San Angelo; two nieces, Sally Roach and her husband, Ronnie, of Lago Vista, Mary Bilberry and her husband, Tim, of Abilene; two nephews, Tom Collins Jr. and his wife, Maycee, of Ozona, Joe Collins and his wife, Melinda, of Tankersley. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo or a favorite charity. MARVIN ANDREW SALLING Marvin Andrew Salling Sr., 75, of Miles died at his residence in Miles at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000. Marvin was born June 21, 1925, in Miles to Fred and Emma Eschberger Salling. He attended Miles High School, then served in the Army during World War II. He worked for Runnels County for 41 years. For 28 of those years he was county commissioner. He married Bobbie Aldrich Kirkham on Oct. 17, 1960, in San Angelo. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Miles Volunteer Fire Department and Miles Lions Club. Marvin enjoyed bowling and was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed watching the Miles Bulldogs. He currently served on the Trinity Lutheran Church Council. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ernest Salling. Marvin is survived by his wife, Bobbie Salling of Miles; five children, Shelly Schniers and husband, Gaylon, of Miles, Marvin Salling Jr., and wife, Stacy, of San Angelo, Ed Kirkham and wife, Francesca, of Yorktown, Va., John Kirkham of Miles and Judy Lange and husband, Dwaine, of Norton; six grandchildren, Tony Kirkham, Cristina Culver, Justin Kirkham, Tracy Calvert, Julianna and Shaelynna Holik; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Salling and wife, Lucille, of Miles; three sisters, his twin sister, Martha Caudle and husband, Abe, of Odessa, Elenora Harsch and husband, Werner, of Miles, and Margaret Lehmann of Georgetown; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles with the Rev. Chester McCown officiating. Burial will follow in Miles Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Terry and Michael Salling, Ron Lehmann, Robert Harsch, John Caudle, Gaylon Thorn, Bill Shepherd, Charlie Rush and Max Eschberger. Honorary pallbearers will be past and present Runnels County Commissioners and employees of Precinct Four. The family requests memorials be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or a charity of choice. We love you and we will miss you. JOHN ORVILLE WHIPPLE Mr. John Orville Whipple flew from his home to the spirit world on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000. He moved with his family to San Angelo in the mid-fifties and had made his home here since that time. Mr. Whipple was born in Indian Territory on Nov. 1, 1907, to John Webster and Sarah Catherine Whipple, an Irish man and a Cherokee woman. John enjoyed a childhood as one of ten children and is survived by one brother, Oscar Whipple. He married Evelyn Lorraine Holt in Shawnee, Okla., in 1929. They celebrated their 71st anniversary on Aug. 3, 2000. John is survived by his wife, Evelyn, two sons, John Dee and Robert Allen; a daughter, Lucille Marie; grandchildren; David, Dana and Drew; Robert Allen, John Orville, Heather and Shandra; Nadiya, Vicki Lynn, and John Robert, and their spouses. He was the great-grandfather of 12 and great-great-grandfather of three. He had been in the theatre business all of his life, a pioneer of the Movie Projectionists Union and owned and operated several theatres over the years. In his retirement years he worked as a projectionist at the local drive inn, Twin View, until it closed. An avid fisherman, John always told his family, Ill eat when Im hungry, Ill drink when Im dry, and if a tree dont fall on me, Ill live till I die. He was one of this worlds givers, an optimistic man who always looked for and appreciated the best in everyone. He was the strength and inspiration for the entire family. A member of the South Gate Church of Christ, he was an elder and a respected role model in his community. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons; Robert Whipple, John Whipple and David Whipple, all of San Angelo, Drew Whipple of Canyon, John Ellis of Sugarland, and friend, Rex Fremont of Friendswood. The family requests that donations be sent to Hospice of San Angelo, P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, TX, 76902. ROMAN HERNANDEZ Roman Hernandez, 77, of San Angelo died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 9, 1923, in Vera Cruz, Mexico. He was an auto body repairman for 50 years and had lived in San Angelo 45 years. He married Andrea Ortega on Feb. 18, 1957, in Las Cruces, N.M. Prayer service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at St. Margarets Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Andrea Hernandez of San Angelo; five children, Juanita Hernandez, Arturo Hernandez and wife, Rosa, Connie Flores and husband, Martin, and Teresa Herrera, all of San Angelo and Roman Hernandez Jr. of San Antonio; five grandchildren; Natalie and Christina Hernandez, Erik Flores, and James and Michael Herrera; two brothers, Benito and Julio Hernandez, both of Mexico; three sisters, Suzanna, Maura and Ulalia, all of Mexico. Pallbearers will be Roman Hernandez Jr., Arturo Hernandez, Erik Flores, Martin Flores, James Garcia and James Herrera. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 10/24/00 _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO - Vada B. Collins, 79, at 3 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Keith W. Connor, 66, of Miles, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Roman Hernandez, 77, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret's Catholic Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. SAN ANGELO - Marvin Andrew Salling Sr., 75, of Miles, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church; burial in Miles Cemetery; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - John Orville Whipple, 92, at 2 p.m. in Johnsons's Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. BIG SPRING - Maria Luisa Rodriguez, 81, at 11 a.,m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park; arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. KERMIT - Maurene Theisen, 85, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Kermit Cemetery; arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel. MIDLAND - Vestal McClane, 94, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Stanton; burial in Evergreen Cemetery; arrangements by Gilbreath Funeral Home. MILES - Marvin Andrew Salling Sr, 75, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles; burial in Miles Cemetery; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SWEETWATER - Ella Bea Pitt, 88, at 10 a.m. in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories; burial in Garden of Memories. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices Edwin Jasek FREDERICKSBURG - Edwin "Ed" Jasek, 78, of Stonewall, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000 at his residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. today in the St. Mary's Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Fredericksburg. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. He was born August 26, 1922, in Moulton. He was a retired from retail salesman with a brewing company in San Antonio. Survivors include his wife, Ann Jiral Jasek of Stonewall; five sons, Anthony Jasek of San Antonio, Steve Jasek of Sydney, Australia, Mike Jasek of Tampa, Fla., Tim Jasek of Prague, Czech Republic, and Randy Jasek of Georgetown; four brothers, George Jasek and Dan Jasek, both of Moulton, and Louis Jasek and Frank Jasek, both of San Antonio; and 8 grandchildren. Ruben Abila PECOS - Ruben Vejil Abila, 37, of Lewisville, died Saturday, October 21, 2000, in a Lewisville hospital. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today in the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery. He was born Sept. 12, 1963, in Pecos. He was an electrical engineer for Cutler-Hammer Co. Survivors include his wife, Molly Womak Abila of Lewisville; one brother, Luis Genaro Abila of Katy; one sister, Teresa Maria Abila Garcia of Midland; and his grandparents, Mary Vejil Baeza of Pecos, and Antonio and Raquel Abila of Barstow. Monia Wilson PECOS - Monia June Wilson, 60, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000, in Dallas. Service will be at 4 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Pecos with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery. She was born Feb. 12, 1940, in Wichita Falls and was a longtime resident of Pecos. She was a teacher's aide and a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Wilson of Pecos; three daughters, Crystal Grimes of Garland, Tracy Wilson and Denise Wilson, both of Dallas; her mother, Willie V. Thomas of San Angelo; and two sisters, Carolyn Walker of Sacramento, Calif., and Susie Walker of Manhattan, Kan.; and six grandchildren. Daisy Moore LLANO - Daisy Ruby Moore, 94, of Marble Falls, died Saturday, October 21, 2000, in a Marble Falls care center. There will be no services. Arrangements were by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. She was born Feb. 26, 1906, in Marriette, Okla. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by one niece, Kaye Buys of Granite Shoals. Frances Shaw BROWNWOOD - Frances Hampton Shaw, 81, died on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the First Christian Church with burial in Greenleaf Cemetery. Arrangements are by Davis-Morris Funeral Home. She was born on Oct. 24, 1918, in Corsicana and was a longtime resident of Brownwood. She was a retired educator and a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include three sons, Lyman Shaw of Dallas; William G. Shaw of the Brownwood area, and Joe Shaw of Brownwood; one sister, Ouita Bratton of Brady; three brothers, Joseph Weldon Hampton of Arlington, J.D. Hampton of Dublin and Richard Hampton of New Braunfels; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. J.B. Hutchens CRANE - J.B. "Scoop" Hutchens Jr., 77, of Rankin died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday in Rankin Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. He was born Jan. 25, 1923, in Fayetteville, Ark. An Army veteran of World War II, he had owned and operated the Rankin News since 1952. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Katie Jo Hutchens of Rankin; a daughter, Barbara Shockley Johnson of Rankin; a son Hal Hutchens of Rankin; and five grandchildren. W.E. Mitchell LITTLEFIELD - W.E. Mitchell, 88, of Littlefield, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in Lubbock. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Littlefield Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Hammons Funeral Home. He was born Nov. 4, 1911, in Quail and had lived in Littlefield for 10 years. He was an adult 4-H leader, and a member of Lamb County Soil Conservation Board, Lamb County Farm Bureau, and Spade Co-op Gin. Survivors include one daughter, Pat Brandenberger of Llano; one brother, Herman C. Mitchell of Burnet; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nephews. Adan Moreno Sr. BRADY - Adan M. Moreno Sr., 80, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in Brownwood. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. He was born Nov. 16, 1919, in Devine and was a lifetime resident of Brady. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a mechanic at Brady Implement for 22 years and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Survivors include six sons, Adan Moreno Jr. of Mason, Tony Moreno and Arthur Moreno, both of Brownwood, Albert Moreno and Joe Moreno, both of Brady, and Able Moreno of Brighton, Colo.; two daughters, Diane Ramos and Theresa Hernandez, both of Brownwood; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Jewell Fancher COLEMAN - Jewell "Julie" Fancher, 74, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Walker Funeral Home Chapel. She was born June 3, 1926, in Fisher County. She worked as a legal secretary. Survivors include two daughters, Kay Hays of Brownwood and Ginger Adams of Burkett; a sister, Faye Knox of Lake Buchanan; a brother, Leonard Ratliff of Paris; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Ira Bell SWEETWATER - Ira D. "Pat" Bell, 75, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in a local care center. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Masonic graveside service in Sweetwater Cemetery. He was born March 2, 1925, in Cisco and was a longtime resident of Sweetwater. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and worked as a truck driver for U.S. Gypsum before retiring. He was a member of Sweetwater Masonic Lodge 571. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Bell of Sweetwater; two sons, Darvin Bell of Virginia Beach, Va., and Larry Bell of Gainesville; a daughter, Janet Martin of Branson, Mo.; eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Vadie Nations SWEETWATER - Vadie Nations, 83, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 6, 1917, in Sulphur Springs. She was a homemaker and a member of Lamar Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Herman Nations of Sweetwater; two sons, Charles Ray Nations of El Paso and Billy Nations of Sweetwater; a brother, Howard Chance of Sweetwater; a sister, Berta Chanler of Fort Stockton; and four grandchildren. Woodie Goss MARFA - Woodie Mae Goss, 83, of Fort Davis died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in a Midland hospital. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Marfa Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home. She was born March 29, 1917, in Converse, La., and was a lifetime resident of Fort Davis. Survivors include a brother, T.J. Raimond of Converse; and two nieces and two nephews. Frances Rard BIG SPRING - Frances Rard, 63, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m today in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. She was born July 14, 1937, in Midland. She had worked for the Big Spring State Hospital and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include Evelyn Burchett and J.C. Burchett, both of Big Spring. Pete Ramirez FORT STOCKTON - Pete U. Ramirez, 69, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Odessa. He was born Oct. 23, 1931, in Fort Stockton. He was a retired janitor and was a Catholic. Survivors include two sons, Raul Figuerua of Houston and Daniel Figuerua of Fort Stockton; two daughters, Esparza Ramirez of Fort Stockton and Reyes Ruiz of Hereford; a sister, Christene Peales of Fort Stockton; and three brothers, Gilbert Urias and Juan Urias, both of San Antonio, and Hector Raynosa of Odessa. Viola Kunz FREDERICKSBURG - Viola Rech Kunz, 76, of Luckenbach died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, in Fredericksburg. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. Survivors include three sons, Patrick Kunz of Converse, Ricky Kunz of Deer Park and Kenny Kunz of Fredericksburg; two daughters, Dr. Yvonne Haug of Fredericksburg and Dr. Patricia Zearfodd of Seguin; her mother, Edna Rech of Fredericksburg; three sisters, Addie Mae Ottmers, Imogene Schaetter and Shirley Sagebiel, all of Fredericksburg; and seven grandchildren. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries BURNIE RUTH COLEMAN PARIS - Burnie Ruth Coleman, 68, of Paris died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at her home. Funeral service was Monday at the United Pentecostal Church in Paris with the Rev. Robert Myre, the Rev. Benny Grissom and the Rev. Johnny Grissom officiating. Arrangements were by Bright-Holland Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Sunset Funeral Home in Odessa, and chapel services will be there on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 2:30 p.m. with burial following in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Coleman was born Oct. 28, 1931, in Athens, the daughter of Frank and Maggie Thompson Grissom. She married Olen W. Coleman on Nov. 12, 1948, at the United Pentecostal Church in Odessa. They resided in Odessa and moved to Big Lake in 1974 where they owned and operated a water well business and farm. They moved to the East Texas area in 1996. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Paris and Prime Time, was a volunteer for the American Cancer society and enjoyed baking and cake decorating. Survivors include her husband, Olen Coleman; three daughters, Paula Jean Smith and husband, Glen, of Midland, Connie Lynn Lavario and husband, Lewis, of Big Lake, and Bonnie Sue Whitehead of Odessa; one son, Terry DeWayne Coleman and wife, Nancy, of Gilmer; two brothers, M.O. "Billy" Grissom of Houston and Benny Grissom of Lewisville; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; along with numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncle and many friends. The pallbearers in Paris will be Duane Bryson, Sam Coleman, Jim Coleman, Kenneth Millsap, Jerry Grissom and Phillip Hendricks. An honorary bearer will be Jim Parsons. The pallbearers in Odessa will be Sam Coleman, Jim Coleman, Tren Coleman, Bill Smith, Terry O'Steen and Darren Anthony. MARSHALL CONWAY RACKLEY On Oct. 22, 2000, Marshall went to be with his Lord and Savior. Marshall was born in Comyn, Texas, on Jan. 11, 1923, to Edna Thompson and Walter Anderson Rackley. The family moved to Big Lake when Marshall was 4 years old. He served in the Navy during World War II. He married Inez Stacy in Big Lake on Feb. 19, 1948. Marshall was a life member of the VFW Robert Worth Post 3216 of Big Lake. He worked in the oil field until the late 1980s. He continued to work as a relief pumper for Bodark Oil Co. of Big Lake until 1996. Marshall was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 22 years; sister, Juanita Thomas of Alpine; and one brother, Walter Rackley of Mertzon. He is survived by three daughters, Marsha Jones of Big Lake, Bobbie Ward of Midland, and Rhonda Carrillo of Rosharon. Marshall also is survived by six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be visitation at Bethel Baptist Church of Big Lake on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. JOE E. CORTEZ Joe E. Cortez, 80, of San Angelo died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in a local nursing home. żosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Stephen Kennelly officiating. Military graveside service will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Joe was born May 6, 1920, in Stamford, Texas, to Felix V. and Erlina Esquivel Cortez. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a laborer and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. His parents; his wife, Janie Gaitan Cortez; his brother, Manuel Cortez; two sisters, Mary Ramos and Emma Bazan; and a grandson, Robert Serbine, preceded Joe in death. Survivors include his daughters Olga Serbine of Rowena and Nelda Coleman of Monticello, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Denise Serbine of San Angelo, Becky Serbine Zapata and husband, Gil, of Miles, Lori Castillo and husband, Juan, of Ballinger, Yvonne Gutierrez and husband, Memo, of Rowena and Scott and Rita Coleman, both of Monticello, N.Y.; six great-grandchildren, Christal, Frankie and Joe Ray Fernandez, Brandon Zapata and Sierra and Joshua Castillo; five brothers, Jesse Cortez of Ballinger, Felix Cortez Jr. of Rowena and Rudy, Oscar and Bobby Cortez, all of San Angelo; and four sisters, ErmaLinda Garcia and Otelia Reyes, both of Ballinger, Berta Archer of Rio Vista, Ariz., and Monty Martinez of San Angelo. Pallbearers will be Juan Castillo Jr., Gil Zapata, Memo Gutierrez, Felix Cortez Jr., Oscar Cortez and Scott Coleman. The family wishes to express a warming thanks to all who cared for their dad and grandfather. When I Come Home to Heaven When I come home to Heaven How joyful it will be! For on that day at last My risen Lord I'll see. No Greater Happiness than To see Him face to face, To see the love in His eyes And feel His warm embrace I've done nothing to deserve That perfect home above. It was given freely through The grace of Jesus' love. Then why should earthly cares Weigh down upon me so? They'll be a distant memory When home at last I go. -Beth Stuckwisch ROMAN HERNANDEZ Roman Hernandez, 77, of San Angelo died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 9, 1923, in Vera Cruz, Mexico. He was an auto body repairman for 50 years and had lived in San Angelo 45 years. He married Andrea Ortega on Feb. 18, 1957, in Las Cruces, N.M. Prayer service was at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Andrea Hernandez of San Angelo; five children, Juanita Hernandez, Arturo Hernandez and wife, Rosa, Connie Flores and husband, Martin, and Teresa Herrera, all of San Angelo and Roman Hernandez Jr. of San Antonio; five grandchildren; Natalie and Christina Hernandez, Erik Flores, and James and Michael Herrera; two brothers, Benito and Julio Hernandez, both of Mexico; and three sisters, Suzanna, Maura and Ulalia, all of Mexico. Pallbearers will be Roman Hernandez Jr., Arturo Hernandez, Erik Flores, Martin Flores, James Garcia and James Herrera. VADA B. COLLINS Vada B. Collins, 79, of San Angelo passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. Service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. David Henry and the Rev. Floyd Jennings officiating. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Vada was born Sept. 9, 1921, in Waco, to Arthur and Effie Turner. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God. Vada was married to Daniel Millsie Collins on Nov. 8, 1942, in Gorman. They lived many years in McCamey before moving to San Angelo in 1987. She was preceded in death by her husband, D.M. Collins; her father and mother, Arthur and Effie Turner; brothers, C.B. Turner and Johnnie Turner; and sisters, Annie Turner and Leeoda Leathers. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda L. Collins of San Angelo; one son, Robert Daniel Collins and wife, Janice, of Anchorage, Alaska; one brother, Lonnie Turner of Waco; four sisters, Nettie Una Denton and Dorothy Beatty, both of Gorman, Helen Denton of San Angelo and Juanita Spence of Little Elm; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Collins and William Collins and wife, Dori, all of Anchorage; one great-grandchild, Ashlyn Collins of Anchorage; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Shannon's nurses and staff of the ICU unit and to Dr. John Hunt; also the nurses and staff of SCCI hospital. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 10/25/00 _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO - Marshall Rackley, 77, of Big Lake, graveside service at 11 a.m. in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake; arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Joe E. Cortez, 80, service at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church; military graveside service in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. BROWNWOOD - Frances Hampton Shaw, 81, at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church; burial in Greenleaf Cemetery; arrangements by Davis-Morris Funeral Home. COLEMAN - Jewell Fancher, 74, at 2 p.m. in Walker Funeral Home Chapel. CRANE - J.B. Hutchens Jr., 77, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Rankin Cemetery; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. FORT STOCKTON - Pete U. Ramirez, 69, at 10 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home; burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Odessa. FREDERICKSBURG - Viola Rech Kunz, 76, at 11 a.m. of Luckenbach, at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum; arrangements by Schaetter Funeral Home. ODESSA - Burnie Ruth Coleman, 68, of Paris, at 2:30 p.m. in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Bright-Holland Funeral Home of Paris. PECOS - Ruben Vejil Abila, 37, at 1 p.m. Santa Rosa Catholic Church; burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery; arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. ROSCOE - Ruby Ida Nations, 79, at 2 p.m. at First Salem Lutheran Church; burial in Roscoe Cemetery; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. SWEETWATER - Ira D. Bell, 75, at 2 p.m. in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home; Masonic graveside service in Sweetwater Cemetery. SWEETWATER - Vadie Nations, 83, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Sweetwater Cemetery; arrangements by Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices Andrew Murphy Andrew Murphy, 80, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, at his residence. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. He was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Gonzales, and was a longtime resident of San Angelo. He was a painter and a Baptist. Survivors include six daughters, Adail Strambler of Midland, Gloria Davis, Evelyn Marie Murphy and Karen Monreal, all of San Angelo, Sandra Sims of Matador and Rosemary Duckett of Lawton, Okla.; a sister, Mildred Bowers of San Antonio; 14 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and a niece. Clarence Tinkler Clarence H. Tinkler, 79, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, at his residence. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home. Allie Cheatham ELDORADO - Allie Cheatham, 94, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Kerbow Funeral Home. Rita Elms Rita Fay Elms, 63, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. She was born Oct. 7, 1937, in San Angelo. She was a homemaker and a member of Sierra Vista Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Stacy Elms of Plano; a daughter, Kelly Pritchett of Joshua; and four grandchildren. Lena Shubert STRAWN - Lena Mae Shubert, 73, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, in a San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 3 p.m. today at Trinity Baptist Church with burial in Brad Cemetery. Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home. She was born May 15, 1927, and was a longtime resident of Strawn. She was a cook and a member of Mingus Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, J.B. Shubert of Strawn; a son, J.L. Shubert of Dallas; six daughters, Shirley Kemp of Mishawaka, Ind., Sybil Bailey of San Angelo, Josie Webb of Mineral Wells, Effie Covey and Nancy Couger, both of Strawn and Ruthie Leath of Lindale; a brother, Arthur L. McCoy of Direct; two sisters, Fay Reasoner of Mineral Wells and Joyce Keefoffer of San Antonio; 28 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jessie Franke COLEMAN - Jessie Maude Franke, 86, of Brownwood and formerly of Valera, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, in a Brownwood nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Walker Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Millersview Cemetery. She was born June 7, 1914, in Millersview and was a longtime resident of Coleman County. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Miguonne West of Rankin; a son, Wendell Franke of Brownwood; two sisters, Billy Clark of Fort Stockton and Maxine Lett of Abilene; a brother, Earl McClure of Fort Stockton; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Donato Sanchez WINTERS - Donato Juan Sanchez, infant son of David and Delores Sanchez of Winters, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, in San Angelo. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today in Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Winters Christian Fellowship Church with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Donato was born March 29, 2000. Survivors include his parents; his paternal grandparents, Donato Jr. and Jo Ann Sanchez of Winters; his maternal grandparents, Juan M. and Cecilia Vara of Wingate; a brother, David Sanchez Jr. of Winters; and a sister, Damaris N. Sanchez of Winters. Cynthia Stroll BIG SPRING - Cynthia Stoll, 69, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. She was born Oct. 1, 1931, in Patterson, N.J. She was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include one niece, Robin Harvin of Miami. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries GRIFF BROWN WINTERS - Griff Brown died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. He was born Feb. 15, 1918, in Coosa, Ga. He moved to Runnels County with his family as a child. He married Katty Whitfield March 23, 1942, in Dalhart. He owned and operated Winters Construction Co. in Winters for many years. He also farmed and stock farmed in the Winters area. He and his brothers were avid sportsmen and loved to hunt and fish. He was a past member of the Winters City Council and was a member of the Wingate Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winters. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Tim Phillips of Midland; three grandchildren, Katie Gruzins of Irving, Betsy Duewall and Mat Phillips, both of Midland; one great-granddaughter, Maddison Duewall of Midland; one sister, Frances McKee of Houston; four brothers, Ernest Brown and Pyburn Brown, both of Winters, Gerald Brown of Abilene and Wesley Brown of Houston. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Roath officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home. Family visitation will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be J.M. Nichols, Jerry Riggs, Scott Vause, Clarence Meyer, Jody Busenlehner, Justin Busenlehner and Tommy Konczak. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 10/26/00 _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO Wanda Collins Becker, 90, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Montvale Cemetery in Sterling City; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Rita Fay Elms, 63, at 10 a.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Fairmount Cemetery. WINTERS Griff Brown, 82, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; burial in Lakeview Cemetery; arrangements by Winters Funeral Home. WINTERS Donato Juan Sanchez, infant son of David and Delores Sanchez of Winters, at 10 a.m. at the Winters Christian Fellowship Church; burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Friday COLEMAN Jessie Maude Franke, 86, at 2 p.m. in Walker Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Millersview Cemetery. Saturday SAN ANGELO Andrew Murphy, 80, at 11 a.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices Felix Fisher KERRVILLE Felix Fisher, 86, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Grimes Funeral Chapels. He was born April 29, 1914, in Butler, Pa., and was a lifetime resident of the Hill Country. He was a rancher, director for the Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service and the Hill Country Junior Livestock Show Association. Survivors include his wife, Ella Real Fisher of Hunt; two daughters, Irene Fisher Womack and Felecia Fisher Dobbs, both of Kerrville; a son, John C. Fisher II of Hunt; three sisters, Barbara Grimm of Ingram, Kathryn Gossett of Dumas, and Margaret Bishop of San Marcos; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Dorothy Harlan LLANO Dorothy Mae Harlan, 62, of Burnet died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at her residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with committal service in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. She was born Aug. 26, 1938, in Fredericksburg, and was a longtime resident of Llano County. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Kingsland and St. James Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Lynn Carter of Lawton, Okla.; a son, Robert W. Harlan of Gulfport, Miss.; a sister, Jo Ann Coston of Austin; a brother, James C. McDougall of Kerrville; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Allie Cheatham ELDORADO Allie Velma Cheatham, 94, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with burial in Eldorado Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kerbow Funeral Home. She was born Jan 15, 1906, in Rockwood. Survivors include a son, Tony Cheatham of Eldorado; a daughter, Fern Smith of Del Rio; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Lee Botkin HOBBS, N.M. Lee Wayne Botkin, 59, of Hobbs died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, in a Lubbock Hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in the Chapel of Hope Funeral Home Chapel. He was born Dec. 22, 1940 in Monahans. Survivors include a son, David Botkin of Midland; two daughters, Deann Cummings of San Angelo and Connie Botkin of Midland; a brother, Jack Botkin of Hobbs; a sister, Millie Botkin of Hobbs; his mother, Almeta Botkin of Hobbs; and three grandchildren. Carl Hutcheson BIG SPRING Carl Hutcheson, 72, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in a San Antonio hospital. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Bob Wilbanks BIG SPRING Bob L. Wilbanks, 66, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries W.C. WALDEN KILLEEN W.C. Walden, 74, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, in Harker Heights. He was born July 6, 1926, in Veribest and was a resident of Maxdale since 1960. A Navy veteran of World War II, Walden served on the USS Franklin in the Pacific Theater. He worked in Fort Worth for several years and for General Motors. Walden also served as a deputy state game warden for 25 years in Bell and Burnet counties. He retired from Cen-Tex Telephone in 1983 and became a rancher. Walden married Sarah Sally Bond on Aug. 17, 1947. He is survived by his wife, their children and grandchildren. His son, Dennis Wayne Walden preceded him in death in 1995. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Maxdale Cemetery. BILLY JOE HANEY MENARD Billy Joe Haney, 76, of Menard died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, in San Antonio. Service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at First Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Suzanne Brantley and Gordon Johnson, past executive director of the Sheriffs Association of Texas. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home. Billy Joe was born July 31, 1924, in Menard to Armour and Ruby Bradford Haney. He married Mary Minton June 15, 1946, in Snyder. He was sheriff of Menard for 24 years, and after retiring he began his own business hauling cattle for area ranchers. He was also a rancher. Billy Joe was president of the Sheriffs Association of Texas from 1980-1981, Menard Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1994, member of the Menard Business Mens Association and past president of West Texas Central Sheriffs Association. In 1944 he qualified for the Allied Olympics for Track and Field Championship in Rome, Italy. He was past president of the Rotary Club, member of The Gold Wing Riders Club and Menard Chamber of Commerce. A Navy veteran of World War II, his favorite hobby was motorcycling. He won the Tom Tellepsen Law Enforcement Award that was presented to him for substantial contribution to the advancement of law enforcement and criminal justice. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armour and Ruby Bradford Haney. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary Haney, of Menard; two daughters, Rayna Haney of Menard and Wendy Wood of Vancouver, Wash.; three grandchildren, Brent Haney Bratton, Amie Marie Wood and Heather Naoma Wood; an aunt, Jo Francis Haney Bratton of the Dallas area; and numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. The family requests contributions be made to The Lost Lawmans Memorial Fund, 1601 South IH 35, Austin, TX 78741, or a favorite charity. LILY HUNICUTT BALLINGER Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother was ushered into her heavenly home, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, by angels that encamped around her bed side during a lengthy illness. She was born Lily Hunicutt of Feb. 22, 1910, in Ballinger to Frank Hunicutt and Emma Joiner. She was married to John Chessman on Sept. 12, 1927, in Melvin. She was a homemaker and a mother to many. She was a member of full Gospel Assembly Church in San Angelo. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; one infant son, Norman Ray; three daughters, Kathie Lerk, Ruby Martin and Clara Cheesman; one granddaughter, Judy; and two grandsons, Little Joe and George. She is survived by three sons, Joe Edward Cheesman and wife, Shirley, of San Angelo, Jimmy Cheesman and wife, Sylvia, of Paint Rock and Larry Wayne of Sweetwater; five daughters, Johnnie Housington and husband, Paul, of Bangs, Mary Kolb and husband, Kit, of San Angelo, Martha Coleman and husband, Bill, and Irene Cheesman, all of Paint Rock; a sister, Bessie Laird of Brady; 36 grandchildren; 77 great-grandchildren; 69 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Old Runnels Cemetery. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. CLARENCE H. TINKLER Clarence H. Tinkler, 79, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, at his residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Johnsons Funeral Home, with David Dumas of Brady officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Clarence was born Dec. 22, 1920, to Harrison and Mattie Tinkler in Veribest. They preceded him in death. He married Emma Levina Phinney in 1942. She preceded him in death in 1970. He married Billie Ola Etheredge on Feb 16, 1974. Clarence was a veteran of World War II, serving his country in the U.S. Army. He played for the San Angelo Colts baseball team from 1951-1952. He was a tile setter for McKay Tile until his retirement. He was a longtime resident of the San Angelo area and a member of the Church of Christ. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Miles and Jesse Lee Tinkler; and one sister, Erma Wink. Clarence is survived by his wife, Billie Ola Tinkler of San Angelo; two daughters, Nancy West and husband, McAllan, of San Antonio and Janice Loyd and husband, Charlie, of Austin; two grandchildren, Damon West and Shelly Loyd; two stepchildren, Sandra Horton and husband, Larry, and Gary Etheredge and wife, Karen; four stepgrandchildren, Jenifer and Kendra Horton and Taylor and Brehn Etheredge; two brothers, Harvey and Roy Tinkler; three sisters, Ella Mae Dumas, Marguerite Sonnenberg and Pauline Large; and numerous nephews and nieces. Pallbearers will be Milburn Wink, Jerry Tinkler, Harry Tinkler, Walter Tinkler, Charles Sonnenberg and Luther Large. The family requests donations be made to Hospice of San Angelo or a favorite charity. RITA FAY ELMS Rita Fay Elms of San Angelo passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000. Mrs. Elms was born in San Angelo on Oct. 7, 1937, and remained a lifelong resident. Married to Clark Scotty Elms on June 8, 1956, Mrs. Elms devoted her life to her marriage and her children, Stacy and Kellee. Her beloved husband preceded Rita in death June 30, 1991. Mrs. Elms was a charter member of the Sierra Vista United Methodist Church. At the time of her death Mrs. Elms was a valued employee of Dillards Department Store. Mrs. Elms was active in San Angelo REACT and had attended many functions in support of that group. She was a former member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and flowers. Rita had many friends and will be missed by all. She is survived by her son, Stacy Elms and his wife, Karen Ulrich Elms, of Plano; daughter Kellee Pritchett and her husband, Tom, of Joshua. Mrs. Elms had four grandchildren, Tom, Christian, Kelly and Kim Pritchett of Joshua. Rita also is survived by three brothers, Marcus Hearne and wife, Mary, Charlie Hearne and wife, Loanne, and Cliff Hearne and wife, Nancy, all of San Angelo; brother-in-law, Steve Elms and wife, Ann, of Fort Worth; sister-in-law, Laura Elms and husband, Alan Ekert, of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at Johnsons Funeral Home. She will be buried next to her husband in Fairmount Cemetery. Service will be conducted by the Rev. Carl Rohlfs of First United Methodist Church with eulogy delivered by Eddie Howard. Serving as pallbearers will be Butch Baker, David Berhend, Mark Byrd, Andy Cole, Joe Lee and Gary Pittman. Following the service, the family will receive visitors at the home of Wayne and Mary Ulrich, 322 S. Monroe. Memorials may be made to San Angelo REACT Inc., 510 Pulliam, San Angelo, TX 76903 or Sierra Vista United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4522 College Hills Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76904. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 10/27/00 _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO Clarence H. Tinkler, 79, at 10 a.m. at Johnsons Funeral Home; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. COLEMAN Jessie Maude Franke, 86, at 2 p.m. in Walker Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Millersview Cemetery. ELDORADO Allie Velma Cheatham, 94, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church; burial in Eldorado Cemetery; arrangements by Kerbow Funeral Home. KERRVILLE Felix Fisher, 86, memorial service at 1 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels. LLANO Dorothy May Harlan, 62, of Burnet, at 10 a.m. in the Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel; committal service in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. MENARD Billy Joe Haney, 76, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church; burial in Rest Haven Cemetery; arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home. SATURDAY SAN ANGELO Andrew Murphy, 80, at 11 a.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices Jerry Martin Jerry Martin, 86, of Kerrville died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, in a Kerrville nursing home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Belvedere Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. He was born May 26, 1914, in Strawn. Survivors include two sisters, Ann Clark of San Antonio and Elaine Brown of Chervil; three nephews; and seven nieces. Mary Nichol SWEETWATER Mary Lea Nichol, 78, of Sweetwater died Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Ennis. Service will be 2 p.m. today in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Roscoe Cemetery. She was born Dec. 27, 1921 in Roscoe. She was a homemaker and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Fourth and Elm Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Blake of Ennis and Doris Stubblefield of San Antonio; a brother, Max Smith of Houston; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Blanca Sanchez-Navarro FREDERICKSBURG Blanca Sanchez-Navarro, 95, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. Vigil service will be at 6 p.m. today in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Marys Catholic Church with graveside service at 2 p.m. in San Fernando Cemetery II in San Antonio. She was born Dec. 9, 1904, in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She owned and operated a gift shop. Survivors include a daughter, Blanca Materne of Fredericksburg; a sister, Rosa Zavala of San Antonio; and 19 grandchildren. Claudia Brice BIG LAKE Claudia Mae Brice, 88, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in Big Lake. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the San Saba City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Howell-Doran Funeral Home. She was born April 24, 1912, in Coleman. She owned and managed food service operations in San Saba County. Survivors include four brothers, Fred White of Coleman, Roy White of Arlington, Melvin White of Sabinal and Donald White of Abilene; a sister, Jimmie Wooten of Odessa; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Norma Osburn BIG SPRING Norma Lee Osburn, 74, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000 in a local hospital. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. She was born July 3, 1926 in McLean, and was a longtime resident of Big Spring. She was a registered nurse and a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, P.E. Osburn of Big Spring; three sons, Robert Bruce Martin of Odessa, Cecil Bryan Martin of Wink and Zack Osburn of Paducah; two daughters, Sheral Lee Freeman of Odessa and June Cooper of Brownfield; three brothers, Cecil Audra Myatt of Johnson City, Tenn., Bobby W. Myatt of Las Vegas and Keith Myatt of Port Arthur; two sisters, Imogene Gibson of Murfreesboro, Tenn. and Audie Williamson of Lovington, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Josefa Hernandez STANTON Josefa Hernandez, 71, of Stanton died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in a Midland hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gilbreath Funeral Home. She was born April 3, 1929, in Santa Fe-Villaldama, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and was a longtime resident of Stanton. She was a homemaker and a Jehovahs Witness. Survivors include four daughters, Leonor Arizmendi, Leticia Pickens and Mary Byrne, all of Stanton, and Sylvia Escarsega of Midland; three sons, Raul Hernandez Jr. and Rufino Hernandez, both of Stanton, and Joe L. Hernandez of Midland; five sisters, Guadalupe Garcia, Elisa Garcia, Irma Garcia, Estela Garcia and Amelia Salazar, all of Mexico; six brothers, Juan Garcia, Pedro Garcia, Ignacio Garcia, Sabas Garcia, Luis Garcia and Isauro Garcia, all of Mexico; and 10 grandchildren. Alejandro Escamilla MONAHANS Alejandro Alex Escamilla, 47, of Monahans died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in a Midland Hospital. Rosary will be at 8 p.m. today in Harkey Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Johns Catholic Church with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. He was born Nov. 24, 1952 in Sanderson and was a longtime resident of Monahans. An Army veteran, he was a pumper and a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Lourdes Escamilla of Monahans; two daughters, Christina Escamilla and Tracy Lynn Escamilla, both of College Station; his parents, Mario and Amalia Escamilla of Monahans; and three brothers, Mario Escamilla, J.J. Caboose Escamilla and Tommy Escamilla, all of Monahans. J.B. Green KERMIT J.B. Jay Bird Green, 86, of Jal, N.M., died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in an Odessa Hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. (MDT) today at Cooper Funeral Chapel with burial in Jal Cooper Cemetery. He was born Jan. 5, 1914, in Odell and was a longtime resident of Jal. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired plant operator. There are no known survivors. Eusebio Saiz BIG SPRING Eusebio Saiz, 61, of Big Spring died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in a Lubbock hospital. Graveside service will be at noon Saturday in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. He was born April 7, 1939, in Big Spring and was a lifetime resident. He was a cook and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include five daughters, Anedina Saiz of Midland, Gloria Saiz of Austin and Carmen Saiz, Susie Saiz and Manuelita Saiz, all of Dallas; one son, Eusebio Saiz Jr. of Midland; three brothers, Ernesto Saiz of Big Spring, Frank Vidales of Odessa and Salvador Vidales of Kingsville; four sisters, Elvira Moreno of Big Spring, Jauquina Vidales of Idaho, Consuelo Cortez of Pomona, Calif., and Juana Vidales of Midland; and numerous grandchildren. Miriam Thurman CRANE Miriam L. Thurman, 98, of Lubbock died on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in a Lubbock hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with burial in the Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. She was born Nov. 7, 1901, in Wood County and was a longtime resident of Lubbock. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include seven daughters, Virginia Jara of Dallas, Dolores Shipman, Bobbie Wilson, Linda McIntyre and June Little, all of Lubbock, Pansy Welch of Shallowater and Betty Crew of West Jordan, Utah; a sister, Lillie Sanderlin of Dallas; 36 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Bob Wilbanks BIG SPRING Bob Wilbanks, 66, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. Service will be 10:30 a.m. today in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. He was born July 1, 1934, in Tyler and was a longtime resident of Big Spring. He was employed by Safeway and owned and operated Ultra Video. He was a Baptist. Survivors include a son, Rob Wilbanks of Lubbock; a sister, Bettye Smith of Jacksonville; and his stepmother, Mary Robinson of Odessa. Erwin Kremer FREDERICKSBURG Erwin John Kremer, 77, of Fredericksburg died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in a Kerrville hospital. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10:30 a.m Monday at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. He was born March 2, 1923. He was the owner of a resort. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Kremer of Fredericksburg; three sons, Kenneth Kremer of Fredericksburg, Robert Kremer of Cleburne and James Kremer of Idaho; seven daughters, Teresa Ruther, Kathleen Krasky and Joyce Estlick, all of Minnesota, Judy Harkins of Idaho, and Diane Mulch, Janet Burden and Angela Kremer, all of Oregon; a brother, Clarence Kremer of Minnesota; and 16 grandchildren. Karl Hutcheson BIG SPRING Karl Dwayne Hutcheson, 72, of Big Spring died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in a San Antonio hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in West Park Cemetery in Hereford. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. He was born July 22, 1928, in Farmersville. An Army veteran, he was a member of the Baptist Temple Church. Survivors include his wife, Violet Hutcheson of Big Spring; a daughter, Lacy Hall of Bedford; three sisters, Marchetta Hutcheson and Carolyn Hutcheson, both of Hereford, and Dathy Davis of Dimmitt; and two aunts. Audrey Taylor ODESSA Audrey Marie Taylor, 74, of San Angelo died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in a San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Church of God with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born Jan. 30, 1926, in Bristow, Okla., and was a longtime resident of Odessa. She designed airplanes for Lockheed during World War II and was a member of First Church of God in Odessa. Survivors include two sisters, Juanita Elrod of Crestview, Fla., and Cindy Tyler of Odessa; one brother, Royce McCray of Clovis, N.M.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Julia Wood FREDERICKSBURG Julia Leidl Wood, 60, of Stonewall died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, in a San Antonio hospital. Service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Stonewall Community Cemetery. She was born April 3, 1940, in Boerne. She was a clerk at Eckert Wrecking Yard in Stonewall. Survivors include her husband, Le Moine Wood of Stonewall; three sons, Kevin Wood and Lee Wood, both of Fredericksburg, and Cody Wood of Stonewall; two daughters, Valerie Knapp of Fredericksburg and Kimberly Clifton of Jourdanton; three sisters, Judy Heiligmann, Janet DSpain and Joan Wright, all of Boerne; and 12 grandchildren. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries DR. OSCAR LEE DORSEY SAN ANTONIO Dr. Oscar Lee Dorsey went to our Lord Oct. 26, 2000, with his loving wife and adoring children at his side. He was born a Texan on Feb. 1, 1930. Dr. Dorsey was an active professor of 52 years, and was last employed at Southwest Texas State University. Loved by his students, friends and family, his lifelong motto was Stomping Out Ignorance. He graduated from Water Valley High School, San Angelo Junior College and Abilene Christian College, where he was an outstanding basketball player. He received both his masters and doctorate in physics and education from Texas A&M University, and later at Southwest Texas State University, where he also served as associate vice president and dean of continuing education. Oscar was an inspirational teacher and philosopher to at least three generations. Oscar was preceded in death by his loving parents, Albert Earnest Dorsey and Annie Lee Dorsey. He is survived by his wife, Darlene McEntire Dorsey; his son, Capt. Gordon O. Dorsey, U.S. Navy; daughters, Dee Dorsey Fraser, Evea Dorsey Haass and Carroll Dorsey Walker. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Weslee J. Tumlinson, Allison Lee Dorsey, Lauren Evea Haass, Jean Caroline Haass and Dorsey Devereux Walker; brother Albert Elliott Dorsey; and sister, Alice Inez Butler. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Dorsey home, 2355 Casey Road in Bulverde. Arrangements are by Porte Loring Mortuary North, 2102 NH. Loop 1604 E. The family requests donations be made to the Dr. Oscar Lee Dorsey Scholarship Fund in care of SWTSU Development Foundation, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666, Attention: Alberta Birk. RUTH LUEDTKE BALLINGER Ruth Luedtke, 82, of Miles passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 26, 2000, in Heritage Oaks Estate Nursing Home in Ballinger. Ruth was born June 6, 1918, in Ballinger to Grady and Grace McAden Stokes. She was a graduate of Ballinger High School. She married Leonard Luedtke on Jan. 15, 1938, in San Angelo. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marcel Lacy. She is survived by her husband, Leonard of Miles; two daughters, Joyce Heller and husband, Rick, of San Angelo and Cherry Beth Luedtke of Austin; two grandchildren, Amy Zuniga and her husband, Leroy, of Grape Creek and Rollin Heller and his wife, Lori, of Goodwell, Okla.; four great-grandchildren, Colten and Cody Zuniga and Lorin and Scott Heller; a sister, Ann L. Snodgrass of San Angelo; and a sister-in-law, Waldine Luedtke of Miles. There will be a family visitation Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Protestant Cemetery in Rowena with Mike Burson, chaplain of VistaCare Family Hospice officiating. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Heritage Oaks Estate, VistaCare Family Hospice of San Angelo and to Ruths special caregivers. ALLIE VELMA CHEATHAM ELDORADO Allie Velma Cheatham, 94, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, in a local nursing home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kerbow Funeral Home. Allie was born Jan. 15, 1906, in Rockwood. She and Richard Cheatham were married Jan. 8, 1922 in Rockwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; two children, Glen and Ouita; son-in-law, Monroe Smith; beloved sister, Dora Belle McSwane; and two brothers, J.L. and Ezra Trotter. Survivors include a son, Tony Cheatham and wife, Fayla, of Eldorado; a daughter, Fern Smith of Del Rio; five grandchildren, Teresa Ninov of Utah, Charlette Gesch of Bangs, Vicky Marchese of Fort Myers, Fla., John Cheatham of San Angelo, and Erik Cheatham of Farmington, N.M.; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funerals, Death Notices, and Obituaries 10/28/00 _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO Jerry Martin, 86, of Kerrville, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Belvedere Memorial Park; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Andrew Murphy, 80, at 11 a.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. BALLINGER Ruth Luedtke, 82, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Protestant Cemetery; arrangements by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. BIG LAKE Claudia Mae Brice, 88, graveside service at 10 a.m. in San Saba City Cemetery; arrangements by Howell-Doran Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Karl Dwayne Hutcheson, 72, graveside service at 2 p.m. in West Park Cemetery in Hereford; arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Eusebio Saiz, 61, graveside service at noon in Mount Olive Memorial Park; arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. CRANE Miriam L. Thurman, 98, of Lubbock at 11 a.m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church; burial in the Crane County Cemetery; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG Blanca Sanchez-Navarro, 95, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church; graveside service at 2 p.m. in San Fernando Cemetery II in San Antonio; arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG Julia Leidl Wood, 60, of Stonewall at 3 p.m. in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Stonewall Community Cemetery. MONAHANS Alejandro Alex Escamilla, 47, at 10 a.m. at St. Johns Catholic Church; burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery; arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. SUNDAY FREDERICKSBURG Erwin John Kremer, 77, vigil service at 7 p.m. in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel; service at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Marys Catholic Church; burial in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. MONDAY ODESSA Audrey Marie Tayler, 74, of San Angelo at 10 a.m. at First Church of God; burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices Josefina Blanco Josefina Rodriguez Blanco, 78, of San Angelo died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, in a local hospital. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Gutierrez Funeral Home/North Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Templo Evangelistico with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. She was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Mart. Survivors include three daughters, Rosalinda Guerra of San Angelo, Diana Higginbottom of Pflugerville and Concepcion Gauna of Eldorado; a grandson, Larry Hogeda Jr. of San Angelo; a brother, Pablo Rodriguez of San Angelo; a sister, Alicia Rodriguez of San Angelo; eight other grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Buddy Casey MONAHANS Buddy Casey, 66, of Pyote died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, in a Midland hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Wickett Baptist Church with burial in Pyote Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born Nov. 15, 1933, in Mason and was a longtime resident of Pyote. An Army veteran, he was a freight agent and a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Casey of Pyote; a son, Dallas Casey of Monahans; a daughter, Carla Jensen of Napa Valley, Calif.; mother, Chrystell Casey of Brownwood; a brother, M.H. Casey of Reno; a sister, Dorlene Montague of Brownwood; and one granddaughter. Emma Locklear SAN SABA Emma Locklear, 86, of Brownwood and formerly of San Saba, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, in Killeen. Service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Richland Springs Cemetery. She was born Sept. 20, 1914, in Field Creek community. She was a licensed vocational nurse. Survivors include two sons, Dale Locklear of Alvord and Herb Locklear of Brownwood; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a niece. Gary Barr FORT STOCKTON Gary Barr, 51, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, in Fort Stockton. Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born Dec. 5, 1948, in Hobbs, N.M. and had been a resident of Fort Stockton for 25 years. He was a plant operations manager and a Jehovahs Witness. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Barr of Fort Stockton; his parents, Rob and Rene Barr of Hobbs; three sons, Brandon Barr of Canadian, Okla., Dean Epperson of Irvine, Calif., and Steve Epperson of Des Moines, Iowa; three daughters, Tamara Montgomery of Dalhart, and Marcia Barr and Rebekah Barr, both of Fort Stockton; a brother, Danny Barr of Hobbs; and 10 grandchildren. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries RUTH LUEDTKE BALLINGER Ruth Luedtke, 82, of Miles passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 26, 2000, in Heritage Oaks Estate Nursing Home in Ballinger. Ruth was born June 6, 1918, in Ballinger to Grady and Grace McAden Stokes. She was a graduate of Ballinger High School. She married Leonard Luedtke on Jan. 15, 1938, in San Angelo. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marcel Lacy. She is survived by her husband, Leonard of Miles; two daughters, Joyce Heller and husband, Rick, of San Angelo and Cherry Beth Luedtke of Austin; two grandchildren, Amy Zuniga and her husband, Leroy, of Grape Creek and Rollin Heller and his wife, Lori, of Goodwell, Okla.; four great-grandchildren, Colten and Cody Zuniga and Lorin and Scott Heller; a sister, Ann L. Snodgrass of San Angelo; and a sister-in-law, Waldine Luedtke of Miles. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in the Protestant Cemetery in Rowena with Mike Burson, chaplain of VistaCare Family Hospice officiating. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Heritage Oaks Estate, VistaCare Family Hospice of San Angelo and to Ruths special caregivers. CLARA V. KELLER Clara V. Keller, 87, of Plano died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, in Walnut Place Nursing Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Carol Fiero officiating. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Clara was born May 18, 1913, to Fred and Nellie Lemkau in Warsaw, Ill. She graduated from Keokuk High School in 1930. She married Roy Earl Keller on Nov. 29, 1932, in Bowen, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1984. Clara and her husband, Roy, operated Fairmount Cemetery from 1948 until 1978. She was a longtime resident of San Angelo and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She also was preceded in death by her daughter, Judith Battles in 1995. Clara is survived by her son, Robert Keller and his wife, Nora, of Plano; one sister, Dorothy Staup of Tecumseh, Mich.; four grandchildren, Becca Keller of Grapevine, Lisa Keller of San Angelo, Marci Evans of Plano and Laura Battles of Indianapolis; son-in-law, Larry Battles of De Soto; and numerous nieces and nephews. JERRY MARTIN Jerry Martin, 86, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kerrville. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in Belvedere Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Jerry was born May 26, 1914, in Strawn to George and Mollie McGough Martin. After completing high school, he worked briefly in the oil fields, was drafted and served his country faithfully for the duration of World War II. After his discharge, he remained in California, attended the University of Southern California on the GI bill, receiving his masters degree there. He taught in the Los Angeles public schools for a few years, then went into the business world. He sold Cadillacs to the movie stars in Hollywood, worked at Lake Tahoe in one of the resorts, owned and operated a dress shop, and finally ran a dance club for senior singles in Anaheim. Because of illness, he moved back to Texas in 1995 and lived in San Angelo, San Antonio and subsequently at the VA Hospital in Kerrville. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Sue Ringle of Big Lake, Lena Goble Truly of San Angelo, Dorothy Goertz of Big Spring; and his brothers, Joe Martin of Sinton and Paul Martin of Amarillo. He is survived by his sisters, Ann M. Clark of San Antonio, Beverly Elaine Brown of Kerrville; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family extends a special thank you for the care and attention shown to Jerry during his years as a resident at the VA Hospital. Rather than floral tributes, the family requests contributions be made to the South Central Chapter, Alzheimers Association, 7400 Louis Pasteur Drive, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78229, or to a charity of choice. THOMAS R. AUGUSTINE Thomas R. Augustine, 74, a longtime resident and rancher of Water Valley passed away Friday morning, Oct. 27, 2000, at his residence. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m Sunday, Oct. 29, in Montvale Cemetery with the Rev. Brad Winchester of Grape Creek Baptist Church and the Rev. Jim Carter of First United Methodist Church of Water Valley officiating. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Tommie was born May 9, 1926, in Sterling County to Addie and William Augustine. He married Marjorie Humble on March 21, 1947. He graduated from Sterling City High School in 1944. He served in the Army during World War II, served in the Philippine liberation and was among the first occupation forces to enter Japan. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Augustine of Water Valley; children, Diane Haar of Sterling City, Kay Augustine of Water Valley and Kenneth Augustine and wife, Denise, of Tatum, N.M.; five grandchildren, Dennis and Gary Haar, Thomas and Amanda Sexton and Melissa Augustine; sister, Clara Cooper of Tulsa, Okla.; brother, Sam Augustine of Raymond, Miss.; and sister-in-law, Martha Hoag of Stockton, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, G.W. Augustine. Pallbearers will be Dennis Haar, Gary Haar, Thomas Sexton, Shane Sanders, Roscoe Turner, J.C. Schovajsa and Bill Herman. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. DALE EDWARD MEDLEY Dale Edward Medley, 76, of 2755 Rice Avenue died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, in San Angelo Community Medical Center. Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2781 W. Avenue N. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Dale was born July 19, 1924, in Kokomo, Ind., and was a 47-year resident of San Angelo. As a Navy veteran he served in the South Pacific during World War II, and later became an insurance professional. He is survived by his lovely wife of 53 years, Charlotte; their son, Dale Robert of Austin; their three daughters, Chardel Ann Medley, Cheryl Medley-Jarrett and Melody Medley-Keith, all of Austin; and their three grandchildren, Jason Michael Jarrett, 18, Julianne Noel Jarrett, 14, and Kaylyn Ann Keith, 3, all of Austin. The family requests donations be made to the memorial fund at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 949-1545, in remembrance of Dale Edward.