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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/ *********************************************************************** 6/1/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO Elward L. Clay, of Rye, Colo., and San Angelo, at 2 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral home. SAN ANGELO Maidie Bell Forehand Keith, 87, of Albuquerque, N.M., graveside service at 2 p.m. in Miles Cemetery in Miles; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Corinne Boggess McBurnett, 81, at 10 a.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; graveside service in Miles Cemetery. BIG SPRING Ima Lee Robinson, 91, at 2 p.m. in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel; burial in Trinity memorial Park. MENARD Earl E. Jacoby, 84, of Hext, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Resthaven Cemetery; arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home. STANTON Florence Patricia Gorton Smith, 50, memorial service at 7 p.m. at Community Care Hospice in Odessa; arrangements by Stanton Funeral Home. SATURDAY SAN ANGELO Mary Hal Nunn Herring, 69, at 1 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. SAN ANGELO Mary Ellen Keisling, 83, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church; burial in Miles Cemetery in Miles; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. SUNDAY McCAMEY Vaughn H. Taylor, 90, graveside service at 4 p.m. in Bluffton Cemetery in Llano; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. DEATHS SAN ANGELO Faustina Romero Neyra, 70, of San Angelo died Thursday, May 31, 2001, in San Angelo. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. MANSFIELD Marvin Dale Bethune, 55, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in a San Antonio hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oakdale Baptist Church with Graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Old Runnels Cemetery near Ballinger. Arrangements are by Colonial Blessing Funeral Home. Survivors include brother, Joe Paul Bethune of Mansfield. ALPINE Frank Raymond McLaughlin, 83, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Angelican Church with private burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Lucille E. McLaughlin of Alpine; daughter, Gloria McLaughlin of Alpine; and son, Douglas McLaughlin of Silgler, Okla. LLANO Charles Henry Keese, 66, of Llano died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in an Austin hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lutie Watkins Methodist Church with burial in Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery in Castell. Survivors include sons, Jason Keese and John Charles Keese, both of Llano; and brothers, Stanley Keese and Leslie Keese, both of Llano. FREDERICKSBURG Rosa C. Wootan, 86, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel. PECOS Refugio Cuco Chavez, 65, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at his residence. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Manuela Chavez of Pecos; and sisters, Esperanza Abila of Barstow, Yolanda Gonzales and Maria Juarez, both of Pecos, Eustolia Martinez of Chicago, Hortencia Jiminez of Laredo and Eva Porras of Ozona. SWEETWATER Troy Samuel Bowen, 85, of Sweetwater died Thursday, May 31, 2001, in a Midland hospital. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home. Obituaries ELWARD L. CLAY Clay, E.L. Cotton went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2001, after a brief but tough battle with cancer. Born to John Edward Clay and Mary Cordelia Clay on Aug. 23, 1926, in Twitty, Texas, his Uncle Lonzy gave him the name Cotton because of his blonde hair, and the name never left him. After leaving his family farm he served in the Navy aboard ship in the South Pacific during WWII. He was married to Doris Ruth Flood (deceased) in 1947, and was blessed with two children, Richard Allen and Karen Ruth Clay. He was later married to Janet Claire in 1973, and also was blessed with stepdaughter, Stephanie Marie. Cotton and Jan moved to Colorado where they resided for the past 21 years, most recently in Rye, Colo. He worked for American Oil Co. for 33 years in oil field production, and retired in 1979. Since retirement he raised Quarter Horses for show and was a devoted member of the Walsenburg Church of Christ where he served as church secretary. His dedication and love of the Lord was demonstrated in his loving and tireless efforts to beautify and grow the church building and membership. He was known by all as a fine Christian leader with a kind smile and good hugs! He is survived and will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 28 years, Jan of San Angelo and Rye, Colo.; son, Richard, and daughter-in-law, Becky, of Dallas; daughter, Karen, and son-in-law, Tim, of Seabrook; daughter, Stephanie, and son-in-law, Larry, Socha of San Angelo; in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Raiborn of San Angelo; brother, Elvyn Clay of Richardson; sister, Estelle of Wheeler; and seven grandsons, Dylan and Evan Jezek of Waco, Matthew, Warren, Jeffrey, Russell Socha of San Angelo, and Henry Conner Clay of Dallas; along with many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Johnsons Funeral Home, 435 W. Beauregard, with interment immediately following in Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo. JEAN ASH LEE COON WACO Jean Ash Lee Coon, 75, of Waco died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in a Waco hospital. Visitation with the family will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Texas. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Our Lady of the Lake Episcopal Church in Laguna Park, Texas. Graveside service will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 2, in Norton Cemetery in Norton, Texas. Mrs. Coon was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Norton and attended school there. She received an associates degree from Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, Ill. She married Robert L. Coon in 1970 in Houston. She was an accountant for McDonalds Corp. and McLennan Community College. She was a member of Central Texas Genealogy Society, McLennan County Republican Women and a member of Our Lady of the Lake Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert L. Coon of Waco; daughters, Linda Holbrook and husband, Tommy, of Whitney and Vickie Goetz and husband, Herbie, of San Antonio; sisters, Joyce Beard and husband, Jim, of San Antonio and Ann Robbins of Houston; grandchildren, Terri Holbrook-Lawrence and husband, Tom, of San Francisco, Robert Holbrook and wife, Denise, of Aurora, Colo., Kimberly Stahr and husband, Richard, of Dallas, Lori Hannasch and husband, Greg, of Comfort, Aaron Goetz of Austin; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Episcopal Church or a charity of choice. Arrangements are by Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. JOSEPH JAMES CROSSLEY Joseph James Crossley, 72, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2001, of cancer. He was born Nov. 18, 1929, in Flint, Mich., to John B. and Virginia L. Crossley. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane M. Crossley; and his four daughters, Karen Phillips, Mary Featherston, Patricia Park and Barbara Stinnett. He also is survived by 12 grandchildren and his brother, Paul W. Crossley and his wife, Mary Ann, of Flushing, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Virginia L. Crossley; his sister, Patricia Browne; and his brother, John R. Crossley. Joseph completed Central high School in Flint, then graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich., with a BBA degree. He served two years with the U.S. Army Signal Corps in Georgia. He married Jane McGrath of Grosse Pointe, Mich., in 1956 and upon discharge as first lieutenant, he and Jane moved to San Angelo, where he began work with General Telephone Company of the Southwest in the engineering department. He transferred to GTEDS in Tampa, Fla., in 1970 and returned to San Angelo in 1978. He retired from GTSW in 1989 after 31 years of service. After retirement, he was active in San Angelo Genealogical Historical Society and voluntary work with Tom Green County Public Library, North Branch. The family would like to especially thank Doctors Melott, Artnak and Cheruku and the personnel of Shannon Clinic, and caregivers, Bobbie Brandt and Beckey Issac. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Christoval, or Hospice of San Angelo. A rosary and memorial service will be held at a later date. No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 BESSIE W. CUNNINGHAM Bessie W. Cunningham made the journey to heaven Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 8:41. She was born in Garden Valley, Texas, on March 9, 1905, to Joseph H. Glenn and Molly Capps Glenn. She celebrated her 96th birthday with a big party surrounded by family and friends. Bessie was a member of the Church of Christ. Bessie in her younger years grew up on several farms in East and West Texas and New Mexico. While living in Logan, N.M., she met Dick C. Cunningham. While washing dishes he took her hand underneath the water and asked her to be his wife. They were married in Tucumcari, N.M., on Sept. 10, 1921, moving to Miles. They lived there until 1944 when they moved to San Angelo, where they celebrated their life together. Dick preceded her in death on June 3, 1984. Also preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers, four sisters, two granddaughters, one grandson and one great-granddaughter. Bessie is survived by her children, Glenn Cunningham and his wife, Lois, Vena Benes and her husband, James, Eugenia (Jeanne) Bolz and husband, Steven, and Carolyn Jewell and husband, Wallace. She also is survived by 13 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many treasured friends. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Riverside and Heritage nursing facilities and VistaCare Family Hospice. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2001, in Miles Cemetery with Paul Shero officiating. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. To Mother, I love you little I love you lots I love you enough To fill ten pots, Forty kettles, fifty pans Ten wash tubs and Three dish pans. MARY ELLEN KIESLING Mary Ellen (Buff) Kiesling died May 30, 2001, in Broken Arrow, Okla., at the age of 83. She was born to John and Sarah Buff on Jan. 31, 1918, in Fort Worth, Texas. Mary graduated from Tolar High School in 1936. She later graduated from Alamo Beauty College and worked in beauty shops in Brownwood, Menard, Stephenville and San Angelo. She and Elton C. Kiesling were married in Stephenville, Texas, on Oct. 31, 1942. They lived in Roswell, N.M., and Brownwood, Hereford, Lubbock and El Paso while Elton was in the military. They settled in San Angelo in 1957. Mary then had a very successful sales career with J.C. Penney and Sears Roebuck. She retired from Sears in 1974, and became a full-time grandmother. Mary and Elton were charter members of Calvary Lutheran Church, where she also taught Sunday school and was active in the Ladies Altar Guild. Last October, at their new home in Broken Arrow, Okla., Mary and Elton celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. Mary was preceded in death by two brothers, Theodore and Wilburn Buff; and two sisters, Jewell Buff and Rose Hatcher. She is survived by her husband, Elton, and son and daughter-in-law, Eugene E. and Helen Kiesling of Tulsa, Okla.; daughter and son-in-law, Edith and the Rev. Ronald T. Norris of Eagle Point, Ore.; two grandsons, Robert B. Fenstermacher of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Christopher T. Kiesling of Bixby, Okla.; one granddaughter, Mary Ann Rambo of Portland, Ore.; one great-grandson, Colin Rambo of Portland, Ore.; four sisters, Myrtle Williams of Tolar, Fredonia Fox and Wanda Richmond, both of Granbury, and Bobbie Kephart of Westfield, Ore.; two brothers, Charlie Gray of Weatherford and Ernest Alonzo Gray of Azle,; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at Calvary Lutheran Church in San Angelo with the Rev. Ronald T. Norris officiating. Committal will be in Miles Cemetery following the service. Pallbearers will be Robert B., Fenstermacher, Christopher T. Kiesling, Michael Kiesling, Jimmy Williams, John Jackson and Roy Book. Memorials may be sent to Calvary Lutheran Church, 3231 S. College Hills Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76904, in memory of Mary Ellen Kiesling. MARY HAL NUNN HERRING Mary Hal Nunn Herring, 69, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2001, at her home after a tough battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 6, 1932, in Ballinger to Hal Garner Nunn and Ethel Elanor Bryans Nunn. Mrs. Herring graduated from San Angelo High School. She married Stuart Herring on the fourth of April 1952. The couple owned and operated Stuarts Boat Shop and later San Angelo Ford Tractor. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Survivors include many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as many special friends she considered family. She enjoyed her involvement with the Tennis Group at San Angelo Country Club as well as the Ladies Investment Portfolio and the Concho Valley Republican Women. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Chaplain Mike Burson officiating. The family would like to give special thanks to the following people for their loving care and support during her illness, Betty Young, Sharon Welsh, Sue Ayscue, Vicki Nickels, Kathy Bagdon, Lee Francis and Mike Burson. The family requests memorials be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 3001 S. Jackson, San Angelo, TX 76904, or VistaCare Family Hospice at 1121 S. Bryant Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76903. JULIA MORENO Julia Moreno, 81, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 29, 2001. Mrs. Moreno was born April 12, 1920, in Lohn, Texas. She lived in Brady before moving to San Angelo in 1960. She was a homemaker all her life. She is survived by six sons, Johnny Moreno and wife, Janie, Benny Moreno and wife, Linda, Ismael Moreno and wife, Mary Lou, Rudy Moreno and wife, Elaine, Roy Moreno, and Joe Moreno and wife, Genevy, all of Dallas; four daughters, Lupe Cortez and husband, Emilio, of San Angelo, Sara Cortez and husband, Fred, of Dallas, Yolanda Richardson and husband, Roger, of Oklahoma, and Alice Moreno of San Angelo; and numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A rosary service was at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2001, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2001, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sammy Ortiz, Ruben Moreno, Eddie Moreno, Johnny Moreno Jr., Joey Moreno, Armando Chavez, Robert Moreno and Scott Hernandez. WILLIE LEA LAWLER FORT WORTH Willie Lea Lawler, 89, of Roanoke, a housewife, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2001, in a Keller care center. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Belvedere Memorial Park in San Angelo. Arrangements are by Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Willie was born Jan. 1, 1912, in Concho County. She was a longtime resident of San Angelo and moved to Roanoke four years ago. Survivors include sons, Virgil Lee Van Huss and wife, Dorothy, of Fort Worth, Raymond Lawler and wife, Joyce, of Aurora, James Lawler and wife, Sue, of Roanoke, and Thomas Lawler and wife, Paula, of Keller; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Edna Tatum of San Antonio and brother, Jack Stewart of Newark. MAIDIE BELL FOREHAND KEITH Maidie Bell Forehand Keith, 87, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Monday, May 28, 2001, in Albuquerque. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, in Miles Cemetery in Miles. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Mrs. Keith was born Oct. 11, 1913, in Whon, Texas. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of San Angelo VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by one son, Eddie Stuart. She is survived by one son, Dalton Stuart and wife, Genie, of Albuquerque; one daughter-in-law, Carolyn Stuart of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Coy Stuart, Edie Carroll and Tessa Heishman, all of Las Vegas, Frank Wilson, Roberta Wilson and Cynthia Stuart, all of Albuquerque; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 06/02/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO Mary Hal Nunn Herring, 69, at 1 p.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. SAN ANGELO Willie Lea Lawler, 89, of Roanoke, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Belvedere Memorial Park; arrangements by Mount Olivet Funeral Home in Fort Worth. SAN ANGELO Mary Ellen Kiesling, 83, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church; burial in Miles Cemetery in Miles; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. ALPINE Frank Raymond McLaughlin, 83, at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Anglican Church; private burial in Elm Grove Cemetery; arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG Rosa C. Wootan, 86, memorial service at 2 p.m. in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel. LLANO Charles Henry Keese, 66, at 10 a.m. at Lutie Watkins Methodist Church; burial in Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery in Castell; arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. MANSFIELD Marvin Dale Bethune, 55, at 10 a.m. at Oakdale Baptist Church; Graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Old Runnels Cemetery near Ballinger; arrangements by Colonial Blessing Funeral Home. PECOS Refugio Chavez, 65, of Pecos, at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church; burial in Barstow Cemetery; arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. SUNDAY McCAMEY Vaughn H. Taylor, 90, graveside service at 4 p.m. in Bluffton Cemetery in Llano; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO I. Glee Bell, 90, of San Angelo died Friday, June 1, 2001, in a local care center. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with military graveside service in Fairmount Cemetery. SAN ANGELO Thelma B. Perry, 96, of San Angelo died Friday, June 1, 2001, in a local nursing home. Arrangements are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. ODESSA Wanda Marie Thompson, 78, died Friday, June 1, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Everett Thompson of Odessa; and sister, Marjorie Sanders of Morristown, Tenn. ALPINE Senovia Fierro Uranga, 75, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, in a local nursing home. Rosary will be at 8:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Service will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Holy Angels Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include sister-in-law, Felicita S. Uranga of Alpine. COLEMAN William D. Shine Jones, 87, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Brown Ranch Cemetery. Arrangements are by Walker Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Margetta Morgan of Granbury; sons, Terry Allen Jones of Granbury and Larry C. Jones of Jones Creek; and sisters, Mary Ruth Felts of San Bernadino, Calif., and Mrs. Tela Simonton of Goulbusk. BURNABY, BC Albert Alexander Duncan McDonald, 74, died Friday, May 11, 2001. Memorial service and burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Survivors include daughters, Lorene McGuffin of San Angelo, Susan Edwards of Fayetteville, N.C., and Colleen Duncan of Burnaby; sons, Kenneth McDonald of Asheville, N.C., Mark McDonald of Burlington, N.C. and Patrick McDonald of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and sister, Lynda Fortey of London. SWEETWATER Maria Montemayor, 82, of Abilene and formerly of Sweetwater, died Friday, June 1, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Mary Lou Quistiano of San Antonio, Gloria Ortega of Abilene and Josie Adames and Esperanza Campos, both of Sweetwater; sons, Carlos Montemayor of Plano, Armando Montemayor of Jacksonville, Ark., Joe Montemayor Jr. of Mesquite and Eddie Montemayor of Tyler; and sister, Pauline Sanchez of Marfa. SWEETWATER Troy Samuel Bowen, 85, of Sweetwater died Thursday, May 31, 2001, in a Midland hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with military graveside service in Garden of Memories. Survivors include his wife, Naomi Bowen of Sweetwater; daughter, Nancy Imken of Midland; and son, Richard Windham of Hopkins, Minn. LLANO Elsie Mae Watson, 91, died Friday, June 1, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Bluffton Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries FAUSTINA ROMERO NEYRA Faustina Tina Romero Neyra, 70, of San Angelo died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2001, at her residence. She was born April 14, 1931, in Del Rio. She worked at Memos Café until 1968; Shannon Medical Center from 1968-1972; and Clinic Hospital and San Angelo Medical Center from 1972-2000. She married Thomas Neyra Jr. Dec. 9, 1977, and was a member of Sacred Heart since March 25, 1984. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Neyra Jr. of San Angelo; one daughter, Mary Romero Vela and husband, Joel Vela, of Portland, Ore.; grandchildren, Joel Vela Jr. and Cristina Vela of Portland; sisters, Gregoria Romero Cardona of Del Rio, Epifania Romero and husband, Vale Monreal, of Fort Worth, Santa Romero Villareal of Monterrey, Mexico, Maria Elena Romero of Acuna, Mexico, and Amalia Romero and husband, Adrian Ramos, of Del Rio; brothers, Domingo Romero, Guadalupe Romero and wife, Leticia, of Acuna; numerous nieces and nephews; special sister-in-law, Stella and husband, Bill Stafford, of Corona, Calif.; mother-in-law, Sofie Neyra of Galveston; and brother-in-law, Alex Neyra of La Marque; and her adopted family at San Angelo Community Medical Center. Rosary was Friday, June 1, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2, in the chapel. BESSIE W. CUNNINGHAM Bessie W. Cunningham made the journey to heaven Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 8:41. She was born in Garden Valley, Texas, on March 9, 1905, to Joseph H. Glenn and Molly Capps Glenn. She celebrated her 96th birthday with a big party surrounded by family and friends. Bessie was a member of the Church of Christ. Bessie in her younger years grew up on several farms in East and West Texas and New Mexico. While living in Logan, N.M., she met Dick C. Cunningham. While washing dishes he took her hand underneath the water and asked her to be his wife. They were married in Tucumcari, N.M., on Sept. 10, 1921, moving to Miles. They lived there until 1944 when they moved to San Angelo, where they celebrated their life together. Dick preceded her in death on June 3, 1984. Also preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers, four sisters, two granddaughters, one grandson and one great-granddaughter. Bessie is survived by her children, Glenn Cunningham and his wife, Lois, Vena Benes and her husband, James, Eugenia (Jeanne) Bolz and husband, Steven, and Carolyn Jewell and husband, Wallace. She also is survived by 13 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many treasured friends. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Riverside and Heritage nursing facilities and VistaCare Family Hospice. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2001, in Miles Cemetery with Paul Shero officiating. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. To Mother, I love you little I love you lots I love you enough To fill ten pots, Forty kettles, fifty pans Ten wash tubs and Three dish pans. JOE KOZELSKY SR. WINTERS Joe Kozelsky Sr., 79, of Winters died Thursday, May 31, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. He was born April 15, 1922, in Lavaca County, Texas. He graduated from Moravia High School. He moved to San Angelo in 1940. He married Dorine Franke on June 2,1942, in Wall. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. They moved to Runnels County in 1949, settling near Hatchell and moved to Winters in 1963. He owned and operated Kozelsky Cabinet Shop. He was a member of Winters VFW Post No. 9193 and American Legion No. 0261. He was a member of Knights of Columbus 3rd degree council in Ballinger and 4th degree assembly in Rowena. He was a longtime member of the Winters Lions Club. He was a member of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Dorine Kozelsky of Winters; one daughter, Deanna Lehr and husband, Stuart, of Eola; one son, Mike Kozelsky and wife, Carol of Winters; six sisters, Gertrude Heinrich of Houston, Henrietta Franke of San Angelo; Georgia Mae Pohl of Monroe, La., Anita Schaefer of Norton, Irene Braden of San Angelo and Virginia Klepac of San Angelo; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Joe Kozelsky Jr.; one daughter, Jeanie Kozelsky; and two brothers, Henry Kozelsky who was killed in action during World War II, and Julius Kozelsky. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 3, in Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Mount Carmel Catholic Church with the Rev. Obioma D. Obi officiating. Burial will be at 4:30 p.m. in Wall Cemetery in Wall. Pallbearers will be Tim Kozelsky, Darren Kozelsky, Scott Kozelsky, John Lehr, Tommy Wright, Robert Russell, Kye Franke and Roy Schaefer Jr. Members of the VFW and American Legion will be honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Mount Carmel Catholic Church. JEAN ASH LEE COON WACO Jean Ash Lee Coon, 75, of Waco died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in a Waco hospital. Visitation with the family was Friday, June 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Texas. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Our Lady of the Lake Episcopal Church in Laguna Park, Texas. Graveside service will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 2, in Norton Cemetery in Norton, Texas. Mrs. Coon was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Norton and attended school there. She received an associates degree from Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, Ill. She married Robert L. Coon in 1970 in Houston. She was an accountant for McDonalds Corp. and McLennan Community College. She was a member of Central Texas Genealogy Society, McLennan County Republican Women and a member of Our Lady of the Lake Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert L. Coon of Waco; daughters, Linda Holbrook and husband, Tommy, of Whitney and Vicki Goetz and husband, Herbie, of San Antonio; sisters, Joyce Beard and husband, Jim, of San Antonio and Ann Robbins of Houston; grandchildren, Terri Holbrook-Lawrence and husband, Tom, of San Francisco, Robert Holbrook and wife, Denise, of Aurora, Colo., Kimberly Stahr and husband, Richard, of Dallas, Lori Hannasch and husband, Greg, of Comfort, and Aaron Goetz of Austin; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Episcopal Church or a charity of choice. Arrangements are by Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. 06/03/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY COLEMAN William D. Shine Jones, 87, graveside service at 2 p.m. in Brown Ranch Cemetery; arrangements by Walker Funeral Home. McCAMEY Vaughn H. Taylor, 90, graveside service at 4 p.m. in Bluffton Cemetery in Llano; arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Troy Samuel Bowen, 85, at 2 p.m. in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Garden of Memories. SWEETWATER Maria Montemayor, 82, at 4 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; burial in Sweetwater Cemetery; arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. WINTERS Joe Kozelsky Sr., 79, rosary at 7 p.m. in Winters Funeral Home Chapel; service at 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Carmel Catholic Church; burial at 4:30 p.m. in Wall Cemetery in Wall. MONDAY SAN ANGELO I. Glee Bell, at 10 a.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Fairmount Cemetery. ALPINE Senovia Fierro Uranga, 75, at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church; burial in Holy Angels Cemetery; arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Louis L.E. Smith, 31, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at his residence. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Shaffer Funeral Home Pioneer Chapel. Survivors include his father, Marion Smith, and stepmother, Sandra Smith, both of San Angelo; and grandmother, Hazel Smith of Ballinger. SAN ANGELO Marianne Phillips, 67, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Guadalupe Smith, 44, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Bobby Gamblin, 68, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Dorothy Wiley, 83, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. ALPINE Octavia Salazar Martinez, 91, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, in an El Paso hospital. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Jehovahs Witness Kingdom Hall. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include sisters, Josephine Sundown and Pearla Rodgers, both of Santa Fe, N.M.; and brothers, Gilbert Salazar and David Salazar. BIG SPRING Greg Phillips, 47, of Big Spring died Friday, June 1, 2001, in a Lubbock hospital. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Myers & Smith Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Phillips of Big Spring; daughter, Amy Phillips of Big Spring; sons, Connor Phillips and Brady Phillips, both of Big Spring; mother, Linda Phillips of Abilene; father and stepmother, Waymon and Carmen Philips of Brownwood; brother, Randy Phillips of Bedford; and sister, Debi McNabb of Houston. BIG SPRING Carroll Nall, 59, died Friday, June 1, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity Memorial Park with arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Survivors include her parents, Carl and Mary Titsworth of Big Spring; sisters, Kay Johnson and Karen Peachey, both of Abilene. MONAHANS Kathryn Chaney, 84, of Woodville and formerly of Monahans died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in a Tyler hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Monahans Memorial Cemetery Pavilion. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Richard T. Callison of Tyler and Fred Chaney of Dallas; and daughter, Marietta Stewart of Woodville. LUBBOCK Walter Ray Sanders, 82, of Lubbock died Friday, June 1, 2001, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Resthaven Memorial Park with arrangements by Chapel of Angels Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Ira Belle Sanders of Lubbock; sons, Robert Sanders of Robert Lee, Terry Sanders, Dennis Sanders, Mike Sanders and Greg Sanders, all of Lubbock, and Jerry Sanders of Colorado; daughter, Linda Stalter of Slaton; and brother, Charlie Dunam of Lubbock. BIG SPRING Ronald Stephen Clarkson Jr., 31, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in a Snyder hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Survivors include his father, Ronald S. Clarkson Sr. of Big Spring; his mother, Dorothea P. Ziegler of Minnesota; sister, Erika Lynn Clarkson of New York; and brother, Jason Clarkson of Big Spring. GOLDTHWAITE Lillie Jones, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in a Brownwood hospital. Services are pending at Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries ARLETA ELLIS MASSEY WAXAHACHIE Mrs. Arleta Ellis Massey, 91, of Waxahachie passed away Thursday evening, May 31, 2001, in Baylor Medical Center. She was born March 14, 1910, in Caney, Kan., to Ray Ansell Ellis and Fannie Parsons Ellis. Mrs. Massey was an artist, specializing in china painting and watercolor. She was selected Artist of the Year in 1990 by the Brownwood Art Association, where she had a one-person art exhibit. She was a member and very active at St. Luke United Methodist Church in San Angelo. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Sue Massey of Fairfield, Texas; two daughters and one son-in-law, Radora and Connie Doyle of Waxahachie and Joyce Hart of Smithville; six grandchildren, Richard Hart, Leslie Hart, Christy Henson, Radora Curry, Dalene Wilcoxen and Michael Massey; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Radora King of Brownwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Massey in 1971; her parents; and two brothers. Funeral service and interment will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 4, in Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo with the Rev. George Lumpkin officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church in San Angelo, First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie or Glory Ministries in Fairfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Boze-Mitchell Funeral Home. LAVERNE BLUMENTRITT MIDLAND LaVerne Blumentritt, 87, went to be with her Lord Thursday, May 31, 2001, quietly and peacefully, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 3. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Chester McCown officiating. Arrangements are by Ellis Funeral Home. LaVerne was born May 4, 1914, in Erath County to Luther M. and Blanche Sawyer Bryant. LaVerne attended schools in the Exray communiy and Thurber. In 1929, she moved to Iraan where she graduated in 1931. She then attended Abilene Christian and Draughons Business College. She married George L. Blumentritt and lived as a homemaker in Hobbs, Seagraves, Monahans and San Angelo. During World War II, while her husband was a military pilot, LaVerne held secretarial jobs in Texas, California, Oregon, North and South Carolina and Oklahoma. Postwar, their home was in San Angelo, then Odessa, Midland, Dallas and Irving. After retirement, George and LaVerne traveled far and wide throughout the United States including Alaska. Mrs. Blumentritt was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. LaVerne was an accomplished pianist and singer. She was active politically and in her church and community, and she had many friends. But she will be remembered for being a wonderful wife and mother and for her love for God and others. LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and a sister, Polly Baker. She is survived by her husband, George L. Blumentritt; her daughter, Jan Blumentritt and her husband, Charles W. Sponsel; and numerous nieces and nephews. RICARDO MARTINEZ GOMEZ Service for Mr. Ricardo Martinez Gomez, 75, of Mertzon will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 4, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Mertzon with burial in Mertzon Cemetery. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 3, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Gomez died May 31, 2001, after a brief illness. He was born April 3, 1926, in Fort Stockton to Braulio and Francisca Gomez. Gomez was a retired laborer. Survivors include two daughters, Anna Gonzales and Lillie Heredia of Midland; one son, Ricardo Gomez Jr. of Belen, N.M.; Ricardo had six grandchildren and one great-grandson; one brother, Manuel Gomez of Odessa; three sisters, Isabel Montez of Mertzon, Ascension Garcia of Copperas Cove and Luisa Ramos of Killeen. Gomez was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Luisa Gomez, his parents, and two siblings. I. GLEE BELL I. Glee Bell, longtime resident of San Angelo, passed away June 1, 2001, at her home at Meadow Creek Nursing Center where she had resided for the past year. Miss Bell was born April 28, 1911, in Alton, Mo., to Noah and Dellie Bell. She attended Alton School and after graduating she taught school briefly. She entered nurses training at St. Joseph Hospital Nursing School in Kansas City, Mo. She graduated with her certification as a registered nurse after three years. She practiced her profession until she retired at age 70. Mrs. Bell first moved to San Angelo in the 1930s and worked for a doctors office. In 1942 she enlisted in the U.S. Navy Nurses Corps. She served for four years and retired with the rank of Lieutenant, with a disability on June 1, 1946. She returned to San Angelo and worked for The Doctors Clinic until retirement. One of Miss Bells greatest interests, besides her church, her friends and her family, was Meals for the Elderly. She joined their board of directors during the early years after it was organized. She served on that board for many years and was an active fund-raiser for the group. She continued to be an ex-officio member after her retirement. She was a member of Angelo Bible Church. She also supported several foreign missions as well as several Christian out-reach programs. Miss Bell is survived by three nieces, Lenora Lowe Mahony, Dr. Kathleen Smith Bell and Margaret Smith Bell and her husband, Dr. Howard Smith, all of Denton. She is also survived by several great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, four sisters, three nephews and one niece. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at the funeral home. The family suggests donations be made to Meals for the Elderly in San Angelo in Glee Bells name. Pallbearers will be Boyd Armstrong, David Clemens, Gordon Henke, Glenn Lambert, Larry Stewart and Dan Waldron. THELMA BOND PERRY Thelma Bond Perry went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 1, 2001. She was born on March 24, 1905, to Marie and George Bond in San Angelo. Thelma was a lifelong resident of San Angelo, except when she went away to Catholic Boarding School. After her graduation she returned to San Angelo and married Herman J. Perry in 1925, then became a loving wife and mother. Thelma loved life, which was evidenced by a wide circle of friends, and many social engagements. She was active in the Catholic Church for many years, and was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart from 1905 until she transferred to Holy Angels Catholic Church where she was a member until her death. She celebrated life everyday and inspired all those around her with her consummate faith and her love of family. Her sense of humor and quick wit helped to make her loved by many. Thelma loved the fact that she had always lived in San Angelo, believing it to be the best place in the world. She celebrated her 96th birthday in March with a party of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law, Kay and Millie Bond, grandson, David Melton, son-in-law, Bob Scruggs, and her beloved Pop, Herman J. Perry. Survivors include her children, Patricia Melton and husband, Mart Melton Jr., Ann Scruggs, Linda K. Harless and Ann Patterson, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be in the Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 3. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, in Fairmount Cemetery with Father Charles Greenwell presiding. Honorary pallbearers are Mart Melton Jr., Wade Thomas, John Baylor Haralson, Charles Lee Harless IV, Perry Ely Harless, Tommy DiFiori, Steve Fox and John W. Wilkerson. Our family wishes to express our deepest heartfelt thanks to Sara Martinez, the entire Rabb family, Margaret Alvey, Blossom Muncy and all of the wonderful staff at Meadow Creek Nursing Center for their loving care of our Mom. Memorials may be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church Building Fund, 2202 Rutgers, San Angelo, TX 76904. JOE KOZELSKY SR. WINTERS Joe Kozelsky Sr., 79, of Winters died Thursday, May 31, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. He was born April 15, 1922, in Lavaca County, Texas. He graduated from Moravia High School. He moved to San Angelo in 1940. He married Dorine Franke on June 2,1942, in Wall. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. They moved to Runnels County in 1949, settling near Hatchell and moved to Winters in 1963. He owned and operated Kozelsky Cabinet Shop. He was a member of Winters VFW Post No. 9193 and American Legion No. 0261. He was a member of Knights of Columbus 3rd degree council in Ballinger and 4th degree assembly in Rowena. He was a longtime member of the Winters Lions Club. He was a member of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Dorine Kozelsky of Winters; one daughter, Deanna Lehr and husband, Stuart, of Eola; one son, Mike Kozelsky and wife, Carol of Winters; one daughter-in-law, Janet Kozelsky of Ballinger; six sisters, Gertrude Heinrich of Houston, Henrietta Franke of San Angelo; Georgia Mae Pohl of Monroe, La., Anita Schaefer of Norton, Irene Braden of San Angelo and Virginia Klepac of San Angelo; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Joe Kozelsky Jr.; one daughter, Jeanie Kozelsky; and two brothers, Henry Kozelsky who was killed in action during World War II, and Julius Kozelsky. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 3, in Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Mount Carmel Catholic Church with the Rev. Obioma D. Obi officiating. Burial will be at 4:30 p.m. in Wall Cemetery in Wall. Pallbearers will be Tim Kozelsky, Darren Kozelsky, Scott Kozelsky, John Lehr, Tommy Wright, Robert Russell, Kye Franke and Roy Schaefer Jr. Members of the VFW and American Legion will be honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Mount Carmel Catholic Church. CINDY LOU LUTHER Cindy Lou Luther, 41, passed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, June 2, 2001, after a 16 year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. Viewing will be Sunday afternoon and Monday morning at Johnsons Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens conducted by Kenneth Patrick, chaplain of Baptist Memorials Center. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Cindy touched the hearts of everyone she met, and she leaves behind many friends who love her dearly. Family survivors include her husband, Joe Luther; one son, Todd Gray and his wife, Tammy; three daughters, Tonya Luther, Misty Smith and her husband, David, and Sherri White and her husband, Luther; four granddaughters, Alexis Smith, Chanelle Smith, Donna Smith and Shaena White; her mother, Frankie Mitchell; two brothers, Scott Trent and Tim Trent; one sister, Diane Onofry; her mothers-in-law, Rebecca Luther and Darnella Gray; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Baptist Memorials Center and Hospice of San Angelo, and all of our friends who have given us their prayers and support. She was born Feb. 1, 1960, in Hobart, Okla. She worked in the civil service as a cashier at Goodfellow Air Force Base for several years, where she won awards for her work. She lived most of her life in the San Angelo area, where she made numerous friends. Cindy is the inspiration for her children and was a reflection of Gods light. She taught us the true meaning of faith, love, strength and courage. She was a remarkable example of Gods tendency to use our weaknesses as His strengths, and those of us who seem to be the least He often uses for His greatest good. She affected everyone she met with her sweet smile and radiating love. No one will forget the lessons she has taught us and the example she gave us as a servant of the Lord. Her sufferings were great, but her rewards in Heaven will be greater and everlasting. We will miss her so much, but our hearts are full of joy because we know she is finally free and with God and our Savior, Jesus Christ. 06/04/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO I. Glee Bell, at 10 a.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Fairmount Cemetery. SAN ANGELO Ricardo Martinez Gomez, 75, at 4 p.m. at St. Peters Catholic Church in Mertzon; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Cindy Lou Luther, 41, at 3:30 p.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Thelma Bond Perry, 96, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Fairmount Cemetery; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Louis L.E. Smith, 31, memorial service at 2 p.m. in Shaffer Funeral Home Pioneer Chapel. ALPINE Octavia Salazar Martinez, 91, memorial service at 11 a.m. at Jehovahs Witness Kingdom Hall; arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home. ALPINE Senovia Fierro Uranga, 75, at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church; burial in Holy Angels Cemetery; arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Greg Phillips, 47, vigil service at 7 p.m. in Myers & Smith Chapel; service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. BIG SPRING Carroll Nall, 59, at 2 p.m. in Trinity Memorial Park; arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. MIDLAND Laverne Blumentritt, 87, at 10 a.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. MONAHANS Kathryn Chaney, 84, at 10 a.m. in Monahans Memorial Cemetery; arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. WINTERS Joe Kozelsky Sr., 79, service at 2 p.m at Mount Carmel Catholic Church; burial at 4:30 p.m. in Wall Cemetery in Wall. TUESDAY BIG SPRING Ronald Stephen Clarkson Jr., 31, at 2 p.m. in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Joe Guttery, 71, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, in a San Antonio hospital. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Juan Y. Arambula, 60, of San Angelo died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in Kennedy. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Simona Arambula of San Angelo; children, Dora Perez and Johnny Arambula, both of San Angelo; brothers and sisters, Jose Arambula of California, Sam Arambula and Augustin Arambula, both of San Angelo, Celia Ascension of Fort Worth, Adelina Kihntopf of Schertz, Richard Arambula of Garland and Daniel Arambula of San Angelo. SAN ANGELO Guadalupe Loope Smith, 44, of Ballinger died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in a local hospital. Memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Smith of Ballinger; sons, Lorenzo Bermea Jr. of Poteet and Leigh Bermea of Charlotte; sister, Minnie Romero of Meza, Ariz.; and brother, Adolph Herrera of San Angelo. HICO Grover Glenn Red Yocham, 74, of Iredell died Friday, June 1, 2001, in Temple. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Iredell with burial in Mitchell Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rutledge Funeral Home. Survivors include brother, Ralph Austin Yocham of San Angelo; sister-in-law, Juanita Yocham of San Angelo; sister, Wanda Trudy Cox of Center; and half-sister, Lillie Mae Partain of Stephenville. GOLDTHWAITE Lillie Jones, 90, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in a Brownwood hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Stacy-Wilkins Chapel with burial in Democrat Cemetery in Mills County. FORT STOCKTON Manuel Gomez Nanez, 79, died Friday, June 1, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ with burial in East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Margarita Salgado Nanez, sons, Adan Nanez, Manuel Nanez Jr. and Jessie Nanez, daughters, Alicia Chandler and Eva Nanez, and sister, Juanita Nanez, all of Fort Stockton. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries DOROTHY F. WILEY Dorothy F. Wiley, 72, of San Angelo, joined the Lord at 1:58 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001, after a long and courageous fight with cancer. Loving mother, grandmother and friend, Dorothy was born in Altus, Okla., on Nov. 28, 1928. Her late husband, Dewey D. Wiley, preceded her in death in 1996. She is survived by her mother, Goldie Hardcastle of Oxford, Kan.; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Randy Woodard of San Angelo; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Donna Wiley of Irving; six grandchildren, Jason Woodard and wife, Misty, Lori Hogeda and husband, Robert, Amber Woodard, Michael Carter and wife, Cinnamon, Lisa Sanders and husband, Paul, and Larry Deloria; and six great-grandchildren, C.J. Puckett, Samantha, Logan and Chloe Sanders, and Lane and Luke Carter. She is also survived by three sisters, Helen Wise and Billie Bridgers of Oxford, Kan., and Bess Hardcastle of Aurora, Colo. Her sister, Mary Sundberg, preceded her in death. The family extends its gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Hunt and Dr. Cargile, Hospice of San Angelo, the nurses and staff of Park Plaza Nursing Home, and especially to her loving friends and church family at College Hills Baptist Church. Dorothy loved everyone she met and had a special gift of encouragement. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with Lakan Mariano officiating. Graveside service will follow in Belvedere Memorial Park. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Fathers house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. John 14:1-2 MARIANNE CRAIG PHILLIPS Marianne Craig Phillips went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 2, 2001, at the age of 67. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Johnsons Funeral Home with Miguel Zuniga officiating. Burial will be in Eldorado Cemetery in Eldorado following the service. Marianne was born Nov. 6, 1933, in Eldorado to E.W. and Lola Craig. She graduated from Eldorado High School in 1952 and attended San Angelo Junior College. On June 4, 1953, Marianne married her high school sweetheart, John Phillips. Their life together took them to Abilene, Odessa and Midland, as well as Hobbs, N.M., before they settled in San Angelo in 1968. Mariannes life was dedicated to providing a loving home for her family and supporting and encouraging her three children in all of their endeavors. She unselfishly cared for her aging parents until their deaths. Her greatest joys came in the form of her seven grandchildren. Mema, as she was lovingly called, never missed an opportunity to love and spoil them. Her loving ways and generous spirit were a blessing to her family and friends. She was a member of the Johnson Street Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, John Phillips; a son, Doug Phillips and wife, Cindy, of San Angelo; two daughters, Loann Baker and husband, Daniel, of San Angelo, and Larnell Camus and husband, Michael, of Austin; seven grandchildren, Amanda and Matt Phillips, Joshua, Jessica and John David Baker, all of San Angelo, and Heather and Megan Camus of Austin; and a brother, Weldon Craig and wife, Carolyn, of Hobbs, N.M. Also included are two uncles, Clarence Davis and wife, Jeannie, of Augusta, Ark., and Marshall Davis and wife, Rowena, of Stephenville; her mother-in-law and dear friend, Minnie Phillips; as well as a host of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Marianne was preceded in death by an infant son, Elvis Paul Phillips; her parents; and father-in-law, Paul Phillips. Pallbearers will be Doug and Matt Phillips, Daniel, Joshua and John David Baker, Michael Camus and Kenneth Hemphill. The family requests any memorials be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 363, Mt. Morris, IL, 61054, or to West Texas Boys Ranch. THELMA BOND PERRY Thelma Bond Perry went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 1, 2001. She was born on March 24, 1905, to Marie and George Bond in San Angelo. Thelma was a lifelong resident of San Angelo, except when she went away to Catholic Boarding School. After her graduation she returned to San Angelo and married Herman J. Perry in 1925, then became a loving wife and mother. Thelma loved life, which was evidenced by a wide circle of friends, and many social engagements. She was active in the Catholic Church for many years, and was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart from 1905 until she transferred to Holy Angels Catholic Church where she was a member until her death. She celebrated life everyday and inspired all those around her with her consummate faith and her love of family. Her sense of humor and quick wit helped to make her loved by many. Thelma loved the fact that she had always lived in San Angelo, believing it to be the best place in the world. She celebrated her 96th birthday in March with a party of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law, Kay and Millie Bond, grandson, David Melton, son-in-law, Bob Scruggs, and her beloved Pop, Herman J. Perry. Survivors include her children, Patricia Melton and husband, Mart Melton Jr., Ann Scruggs, Linda K. Harless and Ann Patterson, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be in the Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 3. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, in Fairmount Cemetery with Father Charles Greenwell presiding. Honorary pallbearers are Mart Melton Jr., Wade Thomas, John Baylor Haralson, Charles Lee Harless IV, Perry Ely Harless, Tommy DiFiori, Steve Fox and John W. Wilkerson. Our family wishes to express our deepest heartfelt tahanks to Sara Martinez, the entire Rabb family, Margaret Alvey, Blossom Muncy and all of the wonderful staff at Meadow Creek Nursing Center for their loving care of our Mom. Memorials may be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church Building Fund, 2202 Rutgers, San Angelo, TX 76904. 06/05/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO Juan Y. Arambula, 60, at 1 p.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Marianne Craig Phillips, 67, at 10 a.m. at Johnsons Funeral Home; burial in Eldorado Cemetery in Eldorado. BIG SPRING Ronald Stephen Clarkson Jr., 31, at 2 p.m. in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. FORT STOCKTON Manuel Gomez Nanez, 79, at 10 a.m. at Church of Christ; burial in East Hill Cemetery; arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home. GOLDTHWAITE Lillie Jones, 90, at 10 a.m. in Stacy-Wilkins Chapel; burial in Democrat Cemetery in Mills County. WEDNESDAY SAN ANGELO Dorothy F. Wiley, 72, at 10 a.m. in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel; graveside service in Belvedere Memorial Park. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Joe Guttery, 71, of Midland, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, in San Antonio. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. Survivors include son, Hal D. Guttery of Boerne; and daughter, Roxanne Lavender of Fredericksburg. SAN ANGELO Juanita Lucio Hernandez, 59, died Monday, June 4, 2001, in a local hospital. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Centro Evangelistico Unified Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Survivors include children, Toribio Hernandez, Jose Luis Hernandez, Robert Hernandez, Emma Orrosquieta, Pearl Montano, Luz Divina Hernandez and Sandy Garcia, all of San Angelo, Esequiel Hernandez, Austustine Hernandez, Yama Martinez and Yesenia Reyna, all of Fort Worth, Orlando Hernandez of Beeville and Rudy Hernandez of Midway. SAN ANGELO Tony Lara Jr., 13, died Monday, June 4, 2001, in San Angelo. Services are pending at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. MASON Mary Ruth Currey, 95, died Sunday, June 3, 2001. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mason Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Gooch Cemetery. Survivors include son, Jack Currie of Abilene; daughter, Martha Draper of Mason; and sister, Jewel Peery of Groesbeck. EARLY Jesse Cummings, 85, of Elm Grove died Monday, June 4, 2001, in a Brady hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cox Cemetery in McCulloch County. FORT STOCKTON J. Franklin Urias, 52, of Fort Stockton died Sunday, June 3, 2001, in a Lubbock hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. todayin Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church in Fort Stockton with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Survivors include son, Joe F. Flip Urias Jr. of Fort Stockton; and sister, Pam R. Rodriguez of Del Rio. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries WINFORD N. WIN STORY MARBLE FALLS Winford N. Win Story of Marble Falls passed away June 2, 2001, after a brief illness. He was born in San Angelo, Texas on June 9, 1928. Win served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. He attended San Angelo Junior College and was a graduate of the University of Texas. Win was a petroleum landman for 45 years, living with his wife, Bessie, and children in Abilene, Midland, West Virginia and Corpus Christi. He and Bessie moved to Marble Falls in late 1998, where they enjoyed the beautiful Hill Country and the good friends they had made. Win was a member of the Marble Falls Noon Lions Club, Marble Falls Senior Activity Center, and a board member of the Pecan Valley Property Owners Association. He was a volunteer for the Adult Literacy Program, working with the students on their reading skills. Win enjoyed traveling, reading, music, fishing, nature and animals. Win is survived by his wife, Bessie Story; grandson, Bryon Story of Fort Lewis, Wash.; brothers, Rector Story and wife, Maxine, of San Angelo and Robert Story and wife, Betsy, of Austin; sisters-in-law, Dee Ann Story of Wimberley and Ruth Story Thompson of Midland; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Harriet Story; children, Paulynn Kobeissi and Byron Story; and brothers, Hugh Story, Richard Story and Hal Story. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, in Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marble Falls Noon Lions Club, American Lung Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home. JO DOROTHY JODIE SHILLER FEIST CONROE Graveside service for Jo Dorothy Jodie Shiller Feist will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo. Jodie was born March 23, 1914, in Placedo, Victoria County, Texas, to Joseph and Sadie Shiller and passed away June 3, 2001, in Conroe. Her family moved to Rowena, Texas, in 1924. There she graduated from Ballinger High School and attended the University of Texas. Jodie married Carl H. Feist on Oct. 21, 1933. She and her husband farmed and raised their family in the Wall community. She was active in the Wall School PTA and Wall Home Demonstration Club. Jodie worked outside the home as secretary to the Tom Green County agricultural agent and home demonstration agent. In 1957, she accepted the position of secretary for the Tom Green County school superintendent, where she worked for 10 years. She then transferred to the Wall Independent School District where she worked as secretary to the superintendent and later as resource person in the elementary school library. Because of the health of her parents, she resigned to take care of them. Jodie was preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Feist; her parents; and her brother, James F. Shiller. Survivors include daughters, Karla Wolff of Conroe, Candy Monsour and husband, Larry, of San Antonio; granddaughters, Tracy Hayes of Houston, Robin Little of Spring, Johanna Belwood and husband, Rob, of Fort Worth; grandson, Doug Monsour and wife, Sarah, of Longview; great-grandsons, Austin Little, Tucker and Benjamin Monsour; great-granddaughter, Emmaline Belwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, her favorite charity. DOROTHY F. WILEY Dorothy F. Wiley, 72, of San Angelo, joined the Lord at 1:58 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001, after a long and courageous fight with cancer. Loving mother, grandmother and friend, Dorothy was born in Altus, Okla., on Nov. 28, 1928. Her late husband, Dewey D. Wiley, preceded her in death in 1996. She is survived by her mother, Goldie Hardcastle of Oxford, Kan.; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Randy Woodard of San Angelo; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Donna Wiley of Irving; six grandchildren, Jason Woodard and wife, Misty, Lori Hogeda and husband, Robert, Amber Woodard, Michael Carter and wife, Cinnamon, Lisa Sanders and husband, Paul, and Larry Deloria; and six great-grandchildren, C.J. Puckett, Samantha, Logan and Chloe Sanders, and Lane and Luke Carter. She also is survived by three sisters, Helen Wise and Billie Bridgers of Oxford, Kan., and Bess Hardcastle of Aurora, Colo. Her sister, Mary Sundberg, preceded her in death. The family extends its gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Hunt and Dr. Cargile, Hospice of San Angelo, the nurses and staff of Park Plaza Nursing Home, and especially to her loving friends and church family at College Hills Baptist Church. Dorothy loved everyone she met and had a special gift of encouragement. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with Lakan Mariano officiating. Graveside service will follow in Belvedere Memorial Park. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Fathers house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. John 14:1-2 MARY MAMIE C. REAGOR LLANO Mary Mamie C. Reagor, 101, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, in Hill Country Healthcare Center. She was born March 9, 1900, in Smiley, Texas. She married Leonard Clint Reagor. Ms. Reagor has lived most of her life in Llano. She was of the Church of Christ faith and a member of the Llano Church of Christ. She was a homemaker. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Carta of Llano, Lila Lee Sprott of San Angelo and Joyce Davidson and husband, Ray, of Big Spring; one son, Verlon Reagor and wife, Doris, of Burnet; 15 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clint, in 1983; one son, Hollis Reagor; two grandsons; three great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; two brothers; two sisters; and two sons-in-laws. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, in Sonora Cemetery in Sonora with Brother Lester Bagley officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons. Memorials may be made to Cherokee Childrens Home or a charity of choice. 06/07/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals TODAY SAN ANGELO Marvin L. Corder, 56, at 9 a.m. at the U.S. Border Patrol Station at Mathis Field; graveside service at 4 p.m. in Marfa Cemetery in Marfa; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral home. SAN ANGELO Juanita Lucio Hernandez, 59, vigil service at 7 p.m. in Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel; service at 10 a.m. Thursday at Centro Evangelistico Unified Church; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. SAN ANGELO Tony Lara Jr., 13, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church; burial in Belvedere Memorial Park; arrangements by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. SAN ANGELO Alfred L. Marcum, 72, military graveside service at 11 a.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. ALPINE Manuel Molina, 72, at 10 a.m. at Third & Dwight Church of Christ; burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery; arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. EDEN Herman Arthur Kelling, 81, at 10 a.m. in Eden Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Eden Cemetery. KINGSLAND Jeanne Marie McCrary, 48, of Buchanan Dam, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Hills Church; burial in Bluffton Cemetery; arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. ODESSA R.A. Weber Jr., 74, at 10 a.m. in Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel; burial at 2 p.m. Friday in Center City Cemetery in Goldthwaite. FRIDAY SAN ANGELO Rafael Q. Gonzales, 73, at 10 a.m. at Primera Iglesia Bautista; burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens; arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Pearl Wadell Rodriguez, 70, graveside service at 10 a.m. in Grape Creek Cemetery; arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Darlene McCallum, 67, of Tucson, Ariz., and formerly of San Angelo, died Monday, June 4, 2001, in Tucson. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Survivors include sons, Stan McCallum of Tucson, Randall McCallum of Texas and Marshall McCallum of Lakeland, Fla. SAN ANGELO Sal Restivo, 82, of Robert Lee died Monday, June 4, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange, Calif. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Survivors include sons, Robert Restivo of Grape Creek, Ronald Restivo of Riverside, Calif., and Richard Restivo of Hemet, Calif.; and brothers, Julio Restivo of Port Richey, Fla and Nick Restivo of Jefferson, S.C. BALLINGER David Rodriquez, 44, of Granger and formerly of Ballinger, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in Granger. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. today in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Delores Rodriquez of Granger; daughters, Rosie Rodriquez of Stephenville, Tracy West of Colorado Springs, Colo., Brittany Rene Rodriquez and Cassandra Nicole Gloria, both of Granger; mother, Helen Rivera Rodriquez of Ballinger; brothers, Johnny Rodriquez Jr. of Granger, Cecil Rodriquez and Frank Rodriquez, both of Temple, and Paul Rodriquez and Joe Manuel Rodriquez, both of Ballinger; and sisters, Frances Aguilera of Ballinger, Josie Stanley of Austin, and Margaret Rodriquez, Sarah Rodriquez and Carmen Rodriquez, all of Ballinger. BRADY Wanda Fisher Cunningham, 80, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Survivors include sons, Robert Hodnett of Devine, Jimmy Fisher of Brownwood, and Elton Fisher and David Fisher, both of San Marcos; and daughters, Betty Lou Nelson of Abilene and Carolyn Wright of Brady. SAN ANGELO J.D. Timothy Curry, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Starks Funeral Home. MONAHANS George Jay Rodgers, 71, of Monahans died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in Odessa. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Grace Fellowship Church with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Madeline Rodgers of Monahans; daughter, Val Wheeler of Farmington, N.M.; and sisters, Joyce Cummins of Monahans and Jeannie Craig of Bartlesville, Okla. LLANO Ronnie Dee Doss, 56, of Mason died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Gooch Cemetery in Mason. Survivors include daughters, Catherine Parker of Mason and Teresa Mansell of Llano; sons, Davis Doss of Abilene and Jacky Doss of Mason; sister, Mary Elizabeth Lawler of Missouri; and brothers, Marion Don Doss of Killeen and Worth Lee Doss of Austin. STERLING CITY Gerald Dean Jack Hartley, 76, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, in Garden City. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Garden City Cemetery with arrangements by Ross Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Hartley of Garden City; and daughters, Gerry Hartley of Garden City and Beverly Hartley Harp of Midland. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries BERNICE MARIE ALMOND LLANO Bernice Marie Almond, 84, of Llano died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in Hill Country Healthcare Center. Bernice Marie was born Sept. 6, 1916, in Santa Anna, Texas, to William Jephthah Coppin and Bertha Mae Verner. The family moved several times before settling in Fort Stockton where Bernice went to high school. While in school, she met the man who was to become her husband for 59 years, Malcolm W. Almond Jr. They married June 24, 1937 in Fort Stockton where they lived and raised their family. While in Fort Stockton, Bernice taught school, worked as a telephone operator, a salesclerk in Winklers Department Store, a secretary in the extension office and was active in the Eastern Star. In 1969 the Almonds moved to Ruidoso, N.M., and she worked for an electric company. Ruidoso was their home for more than 20 years before moving to Llano in 1990. Always active church members, they joined the First Christian Church in Llano. Bernice worked outside the home from time to time, but loved being a housewife more than anything. She loved to crochet and made many beautiful afghans, which she gave to her children, grandchildren and friends as well as sent many to nursing homes. She was also a former member of the Business and Professional Womens Club. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Cleveland and husband, Billy Bob, of Joshua and Dorothy Tribble and husband, Rodney, of Arlington; one son, Bill Almond and wife, Phyllis, of Llano; three sisters, Wilma Busby of Roswell, N.M., Mary Gregg and husband, James, of San Angelo and Myrtle Ruth Steger and husband, Neiland, of Borger; one sister-in-law, Anne Clary of Mission Viejo, Calif.; one brother-in-law, John Almond and wife, Pat, of Carlisle, Ark.; grandchildren, Joannie Brand and husband, Russ, of Joshua, Todd Cleveland of Arlington, Colt Cleveland of Lipan, Derek Almond of Norfolk, Va., Brett Almond of Cleburne, Shanda Spencer and husband, Cliff, of Spring, David Flood and wife, Gayla, of Arlington and Keri Murphy and husband, Brian, of Arlington; stepgrandson, Sean Tribble of Arlington; great-grandchildren, Summer Maxwell, Denny Baggett, Garrett and Taylor Murdick, all of Joshua, C.J. Cleveland of Cisco, Colton and Riggin Cleveland of Godley, Ashe Cleveland of Arlington and Cody Flood of Arlington. She also is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Bertha Coppin; husband, Malcolm W. Almond Jr. on Oct. 17, 1976; one sister, Greta Gay Hinkle; two brothers, Verner and Roland Coppin; two grandsons, Billy Bob Cleveland Jr. and Casey Craig Cleveland; and three great-grandchildren, A.J. Cleveland, T.J. Murdick and Joy Lee Murdick. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, in the Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randall Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Llano City Cemetry. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, David Flood, Sean Tribble, Brett Almond, Colt Cleveland, Todd Cleveland, Russell Brand, Brian Murphy and Cliff Spencer. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or a charity of choice. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. MILTON R. FARRINGTON JR. Milton R. Farrington Jr., 78, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in a local nursing home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at the West Side Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Johnson of San Angelo and the Rev. John Denson of Weatherford officiating. A military graveside service will follow in the Mertzon Cemetery in Mertzon. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Milton was born Dec. 3, 1923, in Mertzon to Dick and Gertrude Farrington. He graduated from Mertzon High School in May 1943. Following his graduation he served from 1943 to 1946 in the U.S. Army during World War II in various parts of Europe. He was honorably discharged from the service on Jan. 22, 1946, at the rank of staff sergeant. After returning home from his military service, Milton married Hazel Lawson of San Angelo on April 6, 1946. The couple lived in and around the Mertzon and San Angelo area where they remained involved in ranching throughout the 55 years of their lives together. Milton was a member of West Side Baptist Church for many years where he served both as a deacon and treasurer. In the latter years of his life, he resigned his position as treasurer because of poor health. Milton was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, by less than two weeks. He also was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Gertrude Farrington; a brother, David Farrington; and a sister, Louise Harris. Milton is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He also is survived by his special friend, Bill Tankersley of Mertzon, and a special nephew, Hinton Bradbury of San Angelo, who were always ready and willing to lend a hand when a hand was needed at the ranch. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Heritage House and VistaCare Family Hospice. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. JOHN S. BLAIR STERLING CITY John S. Blair passed from this life on June 5, 2001, at the age of 84. He was born May 10, 1917, in Nolan County, Texas, to William F. and Samantha Blair. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linnie Wilson Blair; his parents; six brothers; and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Irma Casey Blair of Robert Lee; his children, John and Patsy Blair of Grape Creek, Gwen and Troy Templin of Austin; his grandchildren, Su and Donnie Scott of Muleshoe, Kay and Stanley Warren of Shallowater, Martin and Tina Blair of Rotan, Keith and Amy Blair of Medina, Terri and Jerry Johnson of San Angelo and Don and Emma Templin of Garland; his great-grandchildren, Turner and Anne Marie Cox, Kristin, Jake and Sara Warren, Tara and Paige Blair, Hannah Blair, Kevin Lockhart and Jeramy Templin; one brother, Curtis Blair of Robert Lee; and two sisters, Samantha Robertson of Robert Lee and Verna Bell Robertson of Odessa. John also is survived by his extended family, Bill and Dwala Casey of Robert Lee, Dian and Grady Coulter of Bronte, Barbara and Addison Davis of Robert Lee, Phebe and Patrick Heffernan of Bronte and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For many years, John was ranch foreman for Foster and Hilderbrand ranches in Sterling County. He also managed Wilkersons farm/ranch in Sterling County, and for 14 years he was ranch foreman for the Bradford Estate Ranch in Midland County. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation and gratitude to Hospice of San Angelo, especially nurses Debbie Bishop, Celene Loosier and John Epperson; heartfelt thanks also to Vivian Keel of San Angelo, Ray and Patsy Gunnells of Robert Lee and many other family members and friends who were so kind and helpful. The family requests all memorials be sent to Hospice of San Angelo or The Robert Lee Care Center. John has gone on to be with the Lord. Church service in honor of Johns life will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 8, at the Church of Christ with burial following in Foster Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Martin Blair, Keith Blair and Don Templin; and grandsons-in-law, Donnie Scott, Stanley Warren and Jerry Johnson. Honorary pallbearers from his extended family will be grandsons, Nelson, Turney, Tim and Layne Coulter and Pat Hefferman; and grandsons-in-law, Van Braswell, David Hoover and Mike Ward. Funeral arrangements are by Ross Funeral Home. SYBIL BRALY Sybil Braly, 98, of Christoval passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at her home. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 8, at Christoval Baptist Church with the Rev. Dough Hurt, pastor, and Buddy Trull officiating. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Sybil was born Oct. 9, 1902, in Johnson City to Andrew Madison and Ella Bond Crawford. Sybil had been a resident of Christoval for 16 years and was a member of Christoval Baptist Church. Sybil was married to Sam Houston Braly on Nov. 1, 1934, in Johnson City. He preceded her in death on April 16, 1965. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Jewell Euton and Sunshine Collett; two brothers, Marshall Crawford and Bonnard Crawford; and one grandson, Sterling Lay. Survivors include three daughters, Edith Ann Jones and Landa Arthur, both of Christoval, and Mae Lay of San Angelo; two sisters, Maude Wilson of Cypress Mill and Ura Rust of San Antonio; one sister-in-law, Ina Mae Van Riper of Boerne; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express a special thanks to all of the wonderful ladies who stayed with Sybil in the evenings to visit and play Skip-Bo and a special blessing to Lydia Menchaca, Lila Sprawls and the Ruth Sunday school class. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo, P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, TX 76902, or Christoval Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 241, Christoval, TX 76935. ALFRED L. JACK MARCUM Alfred L. Jack Marcum, 72, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2001, after a brief illness. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m.Thursday, June 7, 2001, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. He was born on Aug. 25, 1928, in Emmett, W.Va., to Alfred Lark Marcum and Phinetta Wright Marcum. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service. He served in the World War II occupation, Korea and Vietnam during his time of service. He also was retired as owner/operator of Northside Wrecking. Mr. Marcum married Shirley Akins on March 17, 1953. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Shirley of San Angelo; two sons, Anthony B. Marcum and wife, Mary, of Denton and Steven R. Marcum of San Angelo; a daughter, Cheri Kruppenbacher and husband, Sam of The Colony; a sister, Sue Bunch of Sacramento, Calif.; a brother, C.D. Marcum of New Castle, Ind.; grandchildren, Jim, Miri and Troi Marcum of Denton, Brice Marcum of Corpus Christi, Stephanie, Ashleigh and Lacey Marcum of San Angelo, Brandi Joiner of Dallas, Summer Kruppenbacher of The colony; one great-granddaughter, Ryleigh Marcum of San Angelo; and another great-grandchild to come. Jack leaves behind many fond memories for all the many lives he touched. He always will be Pappy to his grandchildren and their friends. He was a good husband, father and friend. Until we are together again, we love you and we will miss you. MARVIN L. CORDER Marvin L. Corder of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 7, at the U.S. Border Patrol Station at Mathis Field. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. in Marfa Cemetery in Marfa. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Marvin L. PeeWee Corder was born March 8, 1945, in Marfa. He attended schools in Marfa and went to college at Texas A&M University and Sul Ross University. He married Jo Ella Archer on Dec. 4, 1960, in Marfa. Marvin entered his first duty station with the Border Patrol in August 1966 in Eagle Pass. He and his family lived there for 10 years, before he moved to Twin Falls, Idaho, where he spent the next eight years. He received a promotional transfer to Brackettville, where he stayed for three years. Marvins last duty station as station senior was Rocksprings, where he served in this capacity for eight years. He retired March 31, 1995. He was preceded in death by his father, James Corder and son, Keith Corder. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ella Corder of San Angelo; children, Kyle Corder of Canyon and Tamilyn Brown and husband, Kerry, of San Angelo; two grandchildren, Marc Brown of Canyon and Cody Brown of San Angelo; his mother, Blanche Corder of San Angelo; two brothers, Gene Corder and wife, Billie, of Yuma, Ariz., and Marshall Corder and wife, Sandy, of Del Rio; and one sister, Sandra Sohbatian and husband, Vahik, of San Angelo. WANDA ARMSTRONG BUNGER OZONA Wanda Armstrong Bunger, 61, of Ozona passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 8, at Ozona United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by Preddy Funeral Home. Wanda was born Oct. 30, 1939, in Colorado City to Vance and Eula Armstrong. She married George Bunger Jr. on Aug. 30, 1957. They were inseparable for 43 years and their family was the center of their life. They were presently engaged in ranching interests in Crockett, Pecos and Val Verde counties. Their children are Helen Bunger Bean and Louis Bunger. Wanda was a charter member of the Ozona Womans League. She also served on the Crockett County Civic Center board. She was a member of Ozona United Methodist Church where she taught in the youth department for several years. She was preceded in death by her father, Vance Armstrong , and son-in-law, David Bean. Survivors include her husband, George Bunger Jr. of Ozona; children, Helen Bunger Bean and Louis Bean and wife, Tammy; brother, Thomas Armstrong and wife, Carolyn Armstrong; sister-in-law, June Cameron and husband, Thomas Cameron; five grandchildren, Wesley, Ryan and Kimber Bean, and G.L. and Kristin Bunger, all of Ozona; nephews and nieces, Shari Armstrong, Shane Armstrong, Tracy Stiegener and husband, Ray Stiegener, Katy Oliver and husband, James Oliver; great-nieces and great-nephews, Sierra and Miranda Stiegener and William James Oliver. Pallbearers will be Will M. Black, Wade Richardson, Douglas Bean, John L. Henderson, Max Schroeder, Dan Davidson, Ben Ingram and Rick Hunnicutt. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Glenn Sutton, Jess Marley, Erby Chandler, Kent Babb, Joe Bob Pierce, R.J. Everett and Dr. Marcus Sims. Family requests memorials be made to Ozona United Methodist Church Wesleys Nurse Program or a favorite charity.