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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/ *********************************************************************** 11/1/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Marjorie Hardgrave Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 3 p.m. Helen Harral Fairmount Cemetery 3 p.m. Elsewhere Bobby Lawdermilk Nalley-Pickle & Welch, Big Spring 2 p.m. Ruby Wilkins Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman 2 p.m. Ronnie Neff Mertzon Highway Church of Christ, Eldorado 1 p.m. Francisca Vera Lamar Street Baptist Church,Sweetwater 10 a.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Lou Ellen Whitfield, 82, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, in Fort Worth. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. ALPINE Margaret Vima Rains , 76, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, in Midland. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at University Baptist Church with graveside service in Westlawn Cemetery in Del Rio. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Margaret Jo Harper of Grapevine; and son, Tom Rains of Alpine. GOLDTHWAITE Doris Marie Payne, 79, of Early died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, in a Brownwood hospital. Service will be at 1 p.m. today in Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Midland with burial in Resthaven Memorial Cemetery of Midland. Arrangements are by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Amanda Brown, 21, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. MINERAL WELLS Betty Sue Fikes, 61, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Coahoma Cemetery in Coahoma, Okla. Arrangements are by Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Ricky McCain of Clinton, Okla.; daughter, Kim McDowell of Terlingua; and son, Gary Don McCain of Odessa. SWEETWATER William Paul Juno Brookes , 81, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Military graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. COLEMAN Mike Childress , 92, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman City Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Helen Cummings of Long Beach, Calif., and Hermia Brown and Bennie Smith, both of Houston; sons, Hubert Childress of Killeen, Howard Childress of Coleman and Anthony Childress of San Antonio; sister, Laura Lee Anglin of Dallas; and brother, I.J. White of Midland. ALPINE Myron Fay Momo Johnson, 94, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in Laredo. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Methodist Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Margie Fay Dorris of Zapata, Rita Christelle Taylor of Burnet and Joyce Louise Tomerlin of Floresville; and sisters, Jo Richardson of McCamey and Mildred Couch of Sanderson. MASON Roy David Cavness, 54, of Corpus Christi died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, in Corpus Christi. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Cavness Cemetery in Mason County. Arrangements are by Mason Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Cavness of Corpus Christi; son, Billy Cavness of Eldorado; and daughters, Tina OConnell and Gina Stuart, both of Beaumont. WINTERS Robert Wayne Bobby Penny, 64, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Winters Funeral Home with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Survivors include aunt, Ola Graham of Bedford. WINTERS Qubelle Blackwood, 81, of Winters died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home. Survivors include husband, G.C. Blackwood of Winters; stepchildren, Joan Koontz and Larry Blackwood, both of Fort Worth, and Glenn Blackwood of Greenville; and sister, Hazel Fry of Winters. ROBERT LEE Jessie Mae Pearl Smith, 85, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Robert Lee Baptist Church with burial in Robert Lee Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Roland D. Smith of Robert Lee; sons, Charles L. Smith of California, Roland D. Smith Jr. of Robert Lee and James D. Smith of Virginia; and brother, A.M. Smith of Odessa. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries MARJORIE MAE HARDGRAVE Marjorie Mae Hardgrave of San Angelo and formerly of Sonora, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in Baptist Memorials Hospital in San Angelo. Margie was born Jan. 2, 1925, in Moulton, Texas, to Ed and Lydia Pustejovsky. She graduated from San Angelo High School in 1941 and attended San Angelo Junior College. She worked at West Texas Utilities for five years before marrying the love of her life, Jo W. Hardgrave of San Angelo on Dec. 27, 1947. They moved to Sutton County where they began their ranching operation and their family. Ten years later they moved to Sonora where she continued to raise her children and became very involved in many of her familys activities. Margie had a great love of God, family and friendships. She was a selfless giver of herself to her family, church and community. After retirement from the ranching business, she and Jo moved to their hometown of San Angelo, where they delivered Meals to the Elderly faithfully for 10 years and where she was an active member of RSVP. She will be missed greatly by her family but most of all by her loving and devoted husband. She and her husband were members of Johnson Street Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Jo of San Angelo; son, Gary Hardgrave and wife, Kathy, of Sonora; daughter, Vickie Murr and husband, Sam, of Sonora; and daughter, Carol Gay Bennett and husband, Gordon, of San Angelo. Surviving grandchildren are Kristen Hardgrave of Waco, Ryan Hardgrave of San Antonio, and Jared and Chase Bennett of San Angelo. Margie also is survived by her brother, Clifton Pustejovsky and wife, Nona, of San Angelo. Many people have great reasons to admire Margie but admired most fervently are her husband and children; and we are forever blessed by her love, devotion and determination. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family gives special thanks and appreciation to the loving and caring staff of Division 6 of Baptist Memorials Hospital. Memorials may be made to Meals for the Elderly of San Angelo. Johnsons Funeral Home BUSTER HAGGARD BIG SPRING Buster Haggard, 69, of Stanton passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in a Big Spring hospital. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Tom Craiker and Bill Welsh officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton, Texas. He was born on July 18, 1932, the youngest son of Norvell and Lillian Haggard, in Martin County, Texas. Buster married Mildred Allred on Dec. 24, 1949 in Stanton, Texas. Buster was active in farming in Martin County for over 50 years. He and Mildred had just recently moved from their Haggard farm to Stanton, Texas. Buster was active in various organizations including serving on the Grady School Board. He also served on the board of directors for Sweetwater PCA and then later as a director for Texas PCA. He recently had been recognized for being with PCA for 50 years. He was active in the Martin County Farm Bureau and the Martin County Freshwater District. Buster and Mildred also helped many young men. Their home was affectionately known as the Haggard Home for Wayward Boys! Buster was a great influence on many of the young people who were raised in the area. Throughout good times and bad, the Haggard home was always the place for everyone to gather. Buster always had the ability to make everyone feel welcome. Buster always gave freely of his time and talents. He always was willing to play some music and sing a few songs for any cause, be it the Lenorah Volunteer Fire Department or the Martin County Old Settlers. He influenced many aspiring musicians in the area. During the 1950s, he played on a weekly radio show on KJBC in Midland. In retirement, he created Cowboy Crafts, building unique gifts with a Western flavor. From his youth, he had a great affinity for the land that he loved to work. He worked beside his Dad and brothers in various cotton gins and loved to tell the stories to anyone who would listen. He was active in the Belvue Church of Christ in Stanton and the Tarzan Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Haggard of Stanton; four daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Elton Williams of Stanton, Ann and Hugh Schafer of Glasscock County, Janice and J. T. Pitts of Pecos and Jackie and Willie Wells of Lenorah; two brothers, Tom Haggard of Tow and Alex Haggard of Stanton; three sisters, Oma Clay Johnson of Stanton, Jean Kelly of Lubbock and Willie Mae Howell of Texas City; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters and two grandsons. The family suggests memorials to Medina Childrens Home, 21300 State Hwy. 16 N., Medina, TX 78055 or to the Martin County Museum, P.O. Box 929, Stanton, TX 79782. The family will be at 1201 W. Carpenter in Stanton. To live within the hearts of friends is to live forever. Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home JOAN LEE LATTA SONORA Joan Lee Latta, 68, of Sonora, Texas, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at her home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Church of the Good Shepherd in Sonora. Joan was born Oct. 11, 1933 in Norfolk, Va., to Arthur S. and Mary S. Hardison. She attended school in Marietta, Ga., graduating in 1951. She married Ross D. Latta on Feb. 8, 1952. She retired from Sonora ISD after 19.5 years of service. Joan is survived by her husband, Ross Latta, of Sonora; two sons, John C. Latta and wife, Mimi, and Steven R. Latta and wife, Laura; one daughter, Linda Carroll; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo. Kerbow Funeral Home LEROY LOPEZ YBARRA SR. Our dad, grandpa, husband and friend, Leroy Lopez Pantaleon Ybarra Sr., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at his residence after a courageous battle with a terminal illness. Viewing will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. Service will follow at 7 p.m. at Centro Cristiano Emmanuel with the Rev. Eliazar Rodriguez officiating. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Centro Cristiano Emmanuel with burial immediately following in Fairmount Cemetery. Dad was born July 27, 1921, in Valentine, Texas, to Tiburcio and Pascuala Ybarra. He married Viola B. Hernandez in 1941 in San Angelo, Texas. He was a World War II veteran and served with the 168th Infantry Regiment in Italy. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, E.A.M.E. ribbon, World War II victory medal, Distinguished Unit Badge and a Good Conduct medal with two Battle Stars. He returned to the workforce as a route salesman for Lone Star Brewing Co. for 24 years. Dad had many stories to tell and he had a great sense of humor. He always made us laugh. Daddy will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two infant sons, Patricio and Leroy Ybarra; his daughter, Pascuala Torrez; and his eldest son, Fredrico Ybarra; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Viola Ybarra; five daughters, Victoria Ramirez and husband, Juan, Alma Hernandez and husband, Franciso, Grace Hernandez and husband, Art, all of San Angelo, Yolanda Terrazas and husband, Miguel, of Del Rio and Gena May Ybarra-Carey of San Antonio; two sons, Leroy L. Ybarra Jr. and wife, Junaita, and Reynaldo Ybarra and wife, Rosa, of San Angelo; daughter-in-law Norma Ybarra of San Angelo; sister, Ofelia Alvarez of North Hollywood, Calif.; brother, Cruz Montez and wife, Evelia, of San Angelo; a special uncle, Ricardo Lopez and wife, Luisa, of San Angelo; and a cousin, Dora Barron and husband, Pablo, of Lubbock. He also is survived by 37 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren whom he adored with all his heart. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Oscar Ybarra, Alfonso Torrez, Daniel Torrez, Robert Ybarra, Johnny Ramirez and Jacob Hernandez. The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo and Dr. Chang for their assistance in the care of our father for the past six months. Taps Day is done, gone the sun, From the hill, from the sky All is well, safely rest, Safely rest, All is well Fading light Dims the sight, And a star gems the sky. Gleaming bright From afar, drawing night, Falls the night, Dear one rest! Johnsons Funeral Home FRANKLIN D. SHILLER Franklin D. Shiller, 64, of Wall died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, after a courageous 16-year battle with emphysema. Prayer service with rosary will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall with Monsignor Larry Droll officiating. Burial will follow in St. Josephs Catholic Cemetery in Rowena. Franklin was born on Nov. 14, 1936, in Taylor, Texas, to Edward and Anna Jansa Shiller. He graduated from Eola High School in 1955. Franklin served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960. Franklin married Alice Kubenka on April 8, 1961, in Rowena. He was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church. He retired from the Goodyear Proving Grounds in 1994 after 23 years of service. Franklin was a quiet and caring man who was deeply devoted to his family. Franklin was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence and Vernon Shiller; sisters, Virgina Filip, Ruby McMinn and Earlyne Smith; nephews, Raymond and Eugene Kotrla and Michael Shiller; niece, Janice Shiller; mother-in-law, Marcella Kubenka; and brother-in-law, Gilbert Kubenka. Survivors include his wife, Alice Shiller of Wall; daughter, Frances Chapman and husband Jimmy, of Ballinger; sons, Stuart Shiller and wife, Kathy, of San Angelo and Clifford Shiller and wife, Nikki, of Colorado City; grandchildren, Coy, Garrett and Katie Chapman, J.W. Helton, Cameron Schooley, Corbin Aufill and Savannah Shiller; brother, Roy Shiller and wife, Judith, of Miles; sisters, Lillian Kotrla of San Angelo and Bessie Puryear and husband, Hank, of Tucson, Ariz.; father-in-law, Henry Kubenka of Eola; sister-in-law, Anna Kubenka of Wall; and several nieces and nephews. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family extends a special word of thanks to Monsignor Larry Droll, Dr. Johnny French, Mark Busenlehner and the entire staff at VistaCare Hospice for the loving care they gave Franklin. Johnsons Funeral Home RUBY DUSEK BALLINGER Johnnie Ruby Bownds Dusek of Lowake departed this life Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in SCCI Hospital in San Angelo. Ruby is survived by her husband, Edward Dusek of Lowake; an only child, Eddie Carolyn Henry and her husband, Denson W. Henry, of Bryan-College Station; three granddaughters, Gaye Lynn Seawright, DeAnna Gully, Leah Cantrell; one grandson, Adreon Henry; seven great-grandchildren, John Weston Seawright, Emily Kaye Seawright, Michael Gully, Miles Gully, Mason Cantrell and Macy Gully. Ruby was born Aug. 8, 1912, in Milam County, Texas, to William Huston and Rebecca Caroline Smith Bownds. The pioneer family moved to Miles from Buckholts in Milam County and settled one mile south of Miles. She attended Miles schools and graduated from Miles High School in 1931 and completed a course of study in accounting at Draughons Business College in Abilene in 1932. Returning home to Miles, she worked at Coleman Motor Co. before marrying Edward Dusek on Nov. 18, 1934, in Lowake. They made Lowake their home for the remainder of her life. Ruby was a member of Paint Rock Baptist Church and enjoyed the friendship and fellowship of her friends and neighbors. She took a lot of pleasure and pride in her daughters school activities. Ruby loved her little pets, her sheep, horseback riding, and had an outstanding talent for painting scenes of her beloved West Texas. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Plura Bownds, Eula Lewis, Montie Henderson, Addie Lofton, Dovie Princing; and three brothers, Charles H. Bownds, Andrew Bownds and Wallace Bownds. Pallbearers will be Adreon Henry, grandson; John Seawright, great-grandson; Billy Henderson, nephew; Don Butch Williams, great-nephew; Calvin Dusek, nephew; and Richard Cepeda, special friend. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Rains-Seale Funeral Home with Chester Sylvester, retired minister, officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday before the service. Burial will be in Protestant Cemetery in Rowena. Rains-Seale Funeral Home ROY ZAPATA Roy Zapata, 58, of San Angelo died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial to follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Roy was a carpenter by trade. He enjoyed bowling in his early years, yet golf was his greatest joy and love in later years. Those who knew him always knew him as joking, laughing and having a good time with his many friends and acquaintances he made throughout his life. He always seemed to have time to visit and talk with his friends, whether he knew them for a short period of time or their entire life. Roys special parents, Leandro and Isabel Zapata, who raised him and whom he cared for deeply, preceded him in death along with his father Bill Zapata. Survivors include his wife, Hortencia Zapata of San Angelo; daughters, Sandra Zapata, Elaine Zapata and Angelica Zapata-Minjarez all of San Angelo; mother, Josephine DeLaRosa; brother, Jimmy Zapata of San Angelo; grandsons, Jonathan Zapata, Thomas Zapata, Mario Zapata and Joe Maldonado; his only granddaughter, Sierra Minjarez, who was the apple of his eye; one stepbrother, one stepsister, numerous uncles, aunts and friends. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Zapata, Mario Zapata, Jimmy Zapata, Randy Minjarez, Charlie Lopez and Liberto Chicho Perez. The family would like to extend special thanks to Hendrick Hospital ER Unit, Dr. Gill and nurse Cindy. Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept The things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference. Johnsons Funeral Home BENNY C. FREEMAN Benny C. Freeman, 87, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, at Rio Concho Manor. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Big Lake. Interment will follow in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Starks Funeral Home. Mr. Freeman was born March 11, 1914, in Whitewright, Texas. He was a retired porter from El Paso Natural Gas Co. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Ruth Freeman of San Angelo and Carolyn Goodloe of Big Lake; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Starks Funeral Home 11/2/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today SAN ANGELO Leroy Ybarra Sr. Centro Cristiano Emmanuel 2 p.m. Roy Zapata St. Marys Catholic Church 10 a.m. Elsewhere Myron Johnson Methodist Church, Alpine 2 p.m. Amanda Brown Nalley-Pickle & Welch, Big Spring 10 a.m. Joan Latta Church of the Good Shepherd, Sonora 2 p.m. William Brookes Sweetwater Cemetery, Sweetwater 2 p.m. Franklin Shiller St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Wall 10 a.m. Robert Penny Winters Funeral Home, Winters 11 a.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Lelia Russell, 77, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a Ballinger hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Derrick Urbina, 17, of Veribest died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, in Wall as a result of an accident. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Marina Gonzales of Veribest; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laureano Sanchez of Veribest; brothers, Michael Shawn Urbina and Laureano Sanchez Jr., both of Veribest, and Lee Isaac Urbina of Oklahoma; and sister, Teresa M. Sanchez of Veribest. SAN ANGELO Allen E. Richardson, 53, of Carlsbad died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at All Faith Chapel in Carlsbad with burial in All Faith Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knickerbocker. There are no known survivors. SWEETWATER Ivan Roy Moore, 82, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, in a San Angelo hospital. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. today in Roscoe Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Katherine Francisco of Sidney, N.Y., Charolotte Haynes of Afton, N.Y., Susan Bromley of Roscoe and Ruth Moore of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sons, Axel Moore of Afton, Michael Moore of Houston and Bill Moore of Abilene; and brother, Donald Moore of Bend, Ore. WINTERS Edna Mae McCaffety Sudduth, 90, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Winters Funeral Home with burial in Midway Cemetery in Goldsboro. Survivors include daughters, Patsy Page of Merkel and Joyce Choate of Abilene. JUNCTION Isham Lewis Harrison, 77, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Aubrey Fife Funerals. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Zibby Harrison of Junction; daughters, Sherrie Harrison and Karen Harrison, both of Houston; sons, Donald Harrison of Clear Lake and Karl Harrison of Dallas; brothers, Curtis Harrison of Artesia, N.M., and Harry Glen Harrison of Las Cruces, N.M.; sisters, Connie Walters of Artesia and Billie James of Las Cruces; stepsons, Robert Faulkner of Houston and Charles Faulkner of Alabama; and stepdaughters, Dianna Newcomb, Jane Kitchens and Karen Faulkner, all of Houston. CRANE Otilia Garcia Heredia, 60, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, in an Odessa hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel with burial in Crane County Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Frank Heredia of Crane; sons, Frankie Heredia, Edward Heredia and Roy Lee Heredia, all of Crane; daughters, Marivel Murguia and Brenda Sanchez, both of Crane; brothers, Julian Garcia of Crane and Alberto Garcia of Grandfalls; and sisters, Anita Garcia and Enriqueta Subia, both of Grandfalls. COLEMAN Jane Boozer, 81, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Walker Funeral Home Chapel with graveside service at 4 p.m. in Roscoe Cemetery. Survivors include sons, Bucky Duvall of Coleman and Thom Duvall of Atlanta; and sister, Margaret Warden of Phoenix. JUNCTION Don Lynch, 70, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Graham Funeral Home with burial in London Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Lynch of Junction; sons, Michael Lynch of Odessa and Jeffrey Lynch of Gardendale; daughters, Connie Whitehorn Longview, Debra Lynch of Mt. Carmel, Ill., and Cynthia Gillihan of Corpus Christi; and brothers, Jack Lynch Sheridan of Richland, Ind., and Bernie L. Lynch of Odessa. ALPINE Micela F. Martinez, 87, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in Carlsbad, N.M. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Service will be at 10 a.m. at the church with burial in Holy Angels Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Maria Belen Gordon of Alpine and Lupe Rodriguez of Carlsbad; son, Miko Martinez of Fort Stockton; and sisters, Enriquetta Molinar and Cruz Llanez, both of Alpine. McCAMEY Aubry Ann Chavez, infant daughter of Deliah Chavez and Vivian Sanchez, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, in a Dallas hospital. Services are pending at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. STANTON Billy Hamilton, 70, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a Midland hospital. Services are pending at Stanton Memorial Funeral Home. BALLINGER Margaret New Boelsche, 92, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. COLEMAN Frances Berry , 80, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Jeanie Bohannon of Baird and Sue Burleson of Coleman; sons, Jimmie Berry, Mike Berry and Gary Don Berry, all of Coleman; and sisters, Marie Yates of Fort Worth and Dorothy Pilkington of Brownwood. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries FRANKLIN D. SHILLER Franklin D. Shiller, 64, of Wall died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, after a courageous 16-year battle with emphysema. Prayer service with rosary was 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall with Monsignor Larry Droll officiating. Burial will follow in St. Josephs Catholic Cemetery in Rowena. Franklin was born on Nov. 14, 1936, in Taylor, Texas, to Edward and Anna Jansa Shiller. He graduated from Eola High School in 1955. Franklin served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960. Franklin married Alice Kubenka on April 8, 1961, in Rowena. He was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church. He retired from the Goodyear Proving Grounds in 1994 after 23 years of service. Franklin was a quiet and caring man who was deeply devoted to his family. Franklin was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence and Vernon Shiller; sisters, Virgina Filip, Ruby McMinn and Earlyne Smith; nephews, Raymond and Eugene Kotrla and Michael Shiller; niece, Janice Shiller; mother-in-law, Marcella Kubenka; and brother-in-law, Gilbert Kubenka. Survivors include his wife, Alice Shiller of Wall; daughter, Frances Chapman and husband Jimmy, of Ballinger; sons, Stuart Shiller and wife, Kathy, of San Angelo and Clifford Shiller and wife, Nikki, of Colorado City; grandchildren, Coy, Garrett and Katie Chapman, J.W. Helton, Cameron Schooley, Corbin Aufill and Savannah Shiller; brother, Roy Shiller and wife, Judith, of Miles; sisters, Lillian Kotrla of San Angelo and Bessie Puryear and husband, Hank, of Tucson, Ariz.; father-in-law, Henry Kubenka of Eola; sister-in-law, Anna Kubenka of Wall; and several nieces and nephews. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family extends a special word of thanks to Monsignor Larry Droll, Dr. Johnny French, Mark Busenlehner and the entire staff at VistaCare Hospice for the loving care they gave Franklin. Johnsons Funeral Home LAURA GRAY Laura Gray, 78, of Big Spring died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in Fairmount Cemetery with Dr. Kenneth Patrick officiating. Mrs. Gray was born Aug. 15, 1923, in the Fairview community. She married Jack Gray on April 24, 1943, in San Angelo. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Samuel and Vada Bearfield; sisters, Tabitha Anna Mae Bearfield and Violet Marie Bearfield; and special double cousins, Pinkie and Estelle Jones. She is survived by her husband, Jack Gray of Big Spring; four sons, Johnnie Neal Gray and wife, Joyce, of Mertzon, Gary Lyn Gray and wife, Elaine, of Big Spring, Larry Don Gray and wife, Debbie, of Yoakum and Stephen Wade Gray and wife, Terry, of Big Spring; one daughter, Laura Jean Lowery and husband, Lee Dale, of Big Spring; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, John Allen Bearfield and wife, Cleta, of San Angelo. Johnsons Funeral Home FREDDY GLEN WARD Freddy Glen Ward, 61, of Alpine, Texas, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in San Angelo. Freddy was born June 19, 1940, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was a counselor for the Small Business Development Center at Sul Ross State University where he received his bachelors degree. He is survived by one daughter, Krista Ward Manning and husband, Tracy, of San Angelo; one son, Brant Ward of Arkansas; and one brother, James Ward and wife, Loyce, of Sanderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.A. Slim and Mary Dolgener Ward; and a sister, Peggy Morgan. Family visitation will be from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Service will be at noon Saturday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Roenfeldt officiating. The family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society or the VistaCare Hospice. Johnsons Funeral Home BETTY SUE FIKES MINERAL WELLS Graveside service for Betty Sue Fikes, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in Coahoma Cemetery in Coahoma, Texas. Mrs. Fikes died at her home in Mineral Wells on Oct. 30, 2001, following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1940, in Midland, the daughter of Hosea and Eula Brown. She married Verdie Mert Fikes on Dec. 13, 1966. She was raised and attended schools in Midland/Odessa, Texas. She was a homemaker. Survivors include son, Ricky McCain and wife, Lindy, of Clinton, Okla.; daughter, Kim McDowell and husband, Don, of Terlingua, Texas; son, Gary Don McCain and wife, Nancy, of Odessa; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special companion, Richard Smith of their home in Mineral Wells; mother, Eula Jean Eckert of Mineral Wells; and sisters, Wanda Williams and husband, J.D., of Concho, Ariz., and Jean Lewis and husband, Jeff, of Mineral Wells. She was preceded in death by her father, Hosea Brown. Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home LOU ELLEN COLE WHITFIELD Lou Ellen Cole Whitfield went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Oct. 31, 2001, after a long battle with a number of health problems complicated by diabetes and renal failure. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Trinity Terrace in Fort Worth. Lou Ellen was born Nov. 29, 1918, in Anguilla, Miss. After her mothers death in childbirth about 1924, her father moved her and her sister, Lois, to Holland, Texas, eventually moving to San Angelo. There she grew up, met and married William Herschel Whitfield, her husband of 52 years, who preceded her in death in 1991. Lou Ellen was very involved in her childrens lives, serving as a Girl Scout leader, and she was a life member of the Texas Parent Teachers Association, an honor that brought her much pleasure. She also had a successful career as a sales agent for Alfred Edge Real Estate in Corpus Christi. She was a member of South Fort Worth Chapter 835, Order of the Eastern Star. She had an incredible impact on everyone she met, creating strong and lasting friendships. She was a collector of angel figurines and many thought Mama Lou was an angel herself. Survivors are her four children and their spouses, Larry and Marquetta Whitfield of Burleson, Larue and Walter Evans of Moorestown, N.J., Linda and Frank Fielding of Saratoga, Ark., and Deborah and Bill Goolsby of Little Rock, Ark.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association or to a charity of the donors choice. Johnsons Funeral Home 11/03/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Laura Gray Fairmount Cemetery 11:30 a.m. Derrick Urbina St. Marys Catholic Church 10 a.m. Freddy Ward Johnsons Funeral Home noon Lou Whitfield Johnsons Funeral Home 2 p.m. Elsewhere Frances Berry Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman 2 p.m. Jane Boozer Walker Funeral Home, Coleman 1 p.m. Isham Harrison Aubrey Fife Funerals, Junction 2 p.m. Edna Sudduth Winters Funeral Home, Winters 10 a.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Rozelia Roe, 76, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include children, Grady C. Roe Jr. of San Angelo and Laniece A. Drackett of Tampa, Fla. SAN ANGELO Wilma Kassay, 74, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a Lewisville hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Lelia Marie Russell, 77, of Ballinger died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a Ballinger hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include sisters, Lena Turner of Sweetwater and Dorothy Cochran of Ballinger; and brother, Raymond Turner of San Angelo. SAN ANGELO Minnie Clarice Phipps, 92, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Paul Ann Baptist Church. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. in Lakeland Hills Cemetery in Kingsland. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Donovan V. Phipps of Welch; daughters, Dortha Fay Futch of Denver City and Frances Barlini of Leander; and foster daughter, Mary Ann Chastain. ROBERT LEE Jessie Mae Pearl Smith, 85, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Robert Lee Baptist Church with burial in Robert Lee Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Roland D. Smith of Robert Lee; sons, Charles L. Smith of California, Roland D. Smith Jr. of Robert Lee and James D. Smith of Virginia; and brother, A.M. Smith of Odessa. BRADY Jewel T. Kidd, 83, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Leatherwood Memorial Chapels with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Survivors include nieces, Carol Henderson of Voca and Mary Ann Marler of Brady. Please See DEATHS, next Page SWEETWATER Albert Ortega, 53, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ophelia Ortega of Sweetwater; sons, Valentine Ortega of Del Rio and Albert Ortega Jr. of Las Vegas, N.M; daughter, Rosie Ortega of Del Rio; stepsons, Juan Palamo of Sweetwater and Ray Campa of Midland; stepdaughters, Blanca Campa of Sweetwater, Christina Campa of Laredo, Cecelia Hoover of Lewisville and Maria Madrano of Snyder; brothers, Armando Ortega and Pete Ortega, both of Sweetwater, and Mario Ortega, Richard Ortega and Nick Ortega, all of Brackettville; and sisters, Hortencia Pena and Diana Hernandez, both of Brackettville. COLORADO CITY Mary Louise Ritchie Jones, 86, of Sterling City died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a San Angelo Hospital. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ of Sterling City with burial in Colorado City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kiker-Seale Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Mary Louise Rich of Sterling City; son, Clarke Jones of Midland; and sister, Sarah Tinsley of Sterling City. FREDERICKSBURG James E. Ottmers, 69, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with burial in Der Stadt Friedhof. Arrangements are by Beckmann Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Jenke Ottmers of Fredericksburg; sons, Michael Ottmers and Steven Ottmers, both of Fredericksburg; daughters, Karen Henricksen of Fredericksburg and Linda Stone of Round Rock; brother, Harold Ottmers of Sunrise Beach; and sister, Minna Novian of Fredericksburg. GOLDTHWAITE Robert Glyn Walton, 82, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a Temple hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church with burial in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. JUNCTION Don Lynch, 70, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Graham Funeral Home with burial in London Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Lynch of Junction; sons, Michael Lynch of Odessa and Jeffrey Lynch of Gardendale; daughters, Connie Whitehorn of Longview, Debra Lynch of Mount Carmel, Ill. and Cynthia Gillihan of Corpus Christi; and brothers, Jack Lynch Sheridan of Richland, Ind., and Bernie L. Lynch of Odessa. McCAMEY Aubry Ann Chavez, infant daughter of Deliah Chavez and Vivian Sanchez, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, in a Dallas hospital. Service will be at 3 p.m. today at the First Assembly of God Church with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. Survivors include her parents, Deliah Chavez and Vivian Sanchez, both of McCamey; and brother, Dominic Chavez of McCamey. STANTON Billy Hamilton, 70, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a Midland hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Stanton Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nita Hamilton of Stanton; daughter, Becky Moore of Odessa; and sister, Bernie Spinks of Stanton. WINTERS Herman F. Browne, 87, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a Ballinger nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Bradshaw Cemetery. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Era Browne of Winters; sons, Mickey Browne of Seminole and Keith Browne of Village Mills; and daughter, Claudia Herring of Lake Jackson. JUNCTION Maria Molina, 84, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Little Mexico Cemetery. Arrangements are by Graham Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Manuelita Lombrana of Junction. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries MARGARET NEW BOELSCHE Margaret Boelsche passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in Ballinger Memorial Hospital at the age of 92. She was born Nov. 3, 1908, in Hearne, Texas, to John C. and Martha Cobb New. She graduated from Hearne High School in 1926 and Baylor University in 1930. She taught in Ballinger schools four years prior to her marriage to Dr. Edgar Henry Boelsche in Hearne on June 16, 1936. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1987. A brother, Charles L. New, also preceded her. Mrs. Boelsche was very active in the community. She was an active district president of the Federation of Womens Club in the Heart of Texas District, she was the chairperson of the Runnels County Historical Commission and assisted the county judge in organizing the commission in 1962. She served 10 years on the elected board of the Texas State Dental Auxiliary. She was very active in the Ballinger Professional Womens Club, serving as president two times. Mrs. Boelsche loved her church and community and was a very gracious donor to both. Her special projects were the Carnegie Library, Ballinger Memorial Hospital and the downtown area. She is survived by a niece, Charlene Ellinwood of Fort Worth; a great niece, Tamara Lane of Fort Worth; two great-nephews, Charles Richard Petty of Fort Worth and Michael F. Petty Jr. of Los Angeles; and a great-great-nephew, James Lane. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the First Baptist Church in Ballinger with the Rev. Ferris Akins and the Rev. Bo Keithley officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Rains-Seale Funeral Home JOYCE WYVONNE LEE BRADY Joyce Wyvonne Lee of Brady passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in Brady at the age of 66 years, nine months and 26 days. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in Wagram Cemetery. Brother Paul Terry will conduct the service and burial will follow. Joyce was born on Jan. 7, 1935, to Nolan and Hazel (Prickett) Lange in Mason County. She married C.W. Lee in Mertzon, Texas, and he preceded her in death. Joyce was very close to all of her family and wants them all to remember how much they were loved. She loved hunting and fishing, and being out at the home of her great friends, Brooke and Tenchia Blair, in Gods country. Joyce was a member of the Rebukah Lodge in San Angelo for many years. She was a licensed environmental control director for General Hospital for 15 years, and she owned and operated her own used car lot for 12 years, which she enjoyed most of all. Living in Mason County, San Angelo and finally Brady, Joyce was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Dalton W. Young and his wife, Andrea, of Brady; two grandsons, Scott Curtis and Jasper Young of the home; two sisters, Carrie Miller and her husband, George, and Nila Blackwell and her husband, Pete, all of Brady; one brother, Marlin Pug Lange and his wife, Harriett, of Mason; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and lots of friends. Her parents, two sons, Larry and Lynn McWilliams; and one stepdaughter, Helen Lee Crawford also preceded her in death. Pallbearers will be Howard Miller, Greg Lange, Denver Blackwell, Jeff Williams, Bryan Howell and Joe Partin. Honorary pallbearer will be Jan Tally. Heritage Funeral Home DERRICK URBINA VERIBEST Derrick Urbina, 18, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2001. Although a tragic accident has separated Derrick from his family and friends, he will always be remembered for his playful, happy ways. An energetic and enthusiastic jokester, Derrick loved fun and laughter. The love of his life was Marina Gonzales. His athletic prowess made him fun to watch both on the football field and basketball court. Derrick had a way of making people feel special and that gift shined through his volunteer work with children in Sonrisas. Born Aug. 15, 1983, in El Paso, Derrick moved with his family to the San Angelo area when he was five. In the fifth grade he began attending Veribest schools where he would have graduated in the spring of 2002. He received all-district honors in football and basketball. Survivors include his parents, Teresa and Laureano Sanchez; fiance, Marina Gonzales; and siblings, Michael Urbina, Laureano Sanchez Jr. and Teresa Sanchez, all of Veribest and Lee Isaac Urbina of Oklahoma. Vigil was held on Nov. 1, 2001. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are the Veribest Falcon football team and his uncles, Ramon Urbina, Nano Urbina, Peter Urbina, Miguel Urbina, Mark Urbina and Freddy Urbina. Memorials may be made to Sonrisas. ANNA SPIEKER Anna Spieker, 90, of San Angelo died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in an assisted living facility. Family visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in Johnsons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church in San Angelo, with burial following in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Spieker was born Dec. 3, 1910, in Fedor, Texas, to Johan and Dora Wolff Melcher. She married Edwin Jacob Spieker Feb. 2, 1930. Anna was retired from the Wall Independent School District where she had been the lunchroom manager for over 28 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where her father had been a charter member. Mrs. Spieker was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include three daughters, Helen Spieker, Lorine Fuessel and her husband, Herbert, all of San Angelo and Kathryn Patterson of Shallowater; two sons, Eugene Spieker and his wife, Lessie, of San Angelo and Clarence Spieker and his wife, Mary, of Hermleigh; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; five brothers, Richard Melcher of Rockdale, Ludwig Melcher and Martin Melcher, both of Houston, Fredrick Melcher of Temple and Johnny Melcher of Lincoln; and two sisters, Tillie Hanusch of Temple and Louise Beran of Mart. The family requests memorials be made to the Wall school library or Trinity Lutheran Church. Johnsons Funeral Home DOROTHY ELLEN ROYCE LANDRY Dorothy Ellen Royce Landry, 74, of San Angelo died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at Shannon Medical Center. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Johnsons Funeral Home with the Rev. Louie Andrews officiating. Dorothy was born Jan. 7, 1927, to Abner and Ruby Powell Royce in Comfrey, Minn. She was a longtime registered nurse and retired in the early 80s. She had been a resident of San Angelo for 27 years. One enjoyment Dorothy had was writing poetry. She is survived by three children, Robert Landry and wife Julia, of Faribault, Minn., Margaret Landry of St. Paul, Minn., and Kay Harkcom and husband, Don, of Hudson, Wis.; two sisters, Fern Missel of Illinois and Margaret Potz of Arkansas; and six grandchildren, Lisa, Robert and Jennifer Bevars and Nicole, Charles and Patrick Landry. Johnsons Funeral Home LAURA GRAY Laura Gray, 78, of Big Spring died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in Fairmount Cemetery with Dr. Kenneth Patrick officiating. Mrs. Gray was born Aug. 15, 1923, in the Fairview community. She married Jack Gray on April 24, 1943, in San Angelo. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Samuel and Vada Bearfield; two sisters, Tabitha Anna Mae Bearfield and Violet Marie Bearfield; and special double cousins, Pinkie and Estelle Jones. She is survived by her husband, Jack Gray of Big Spring; four sons, Johnnie Neal Gray and wife, Joyce, of Mertzon, Gary Lyn Gray and wife, Elaine, of Big Spring, Larry Don Gray and wife, Debbie, of Yoakum and Stephen Wade Gray and wife, Terry, of Big Spring; one daughter, Laura Jean Lowery and husband, Lee Dale, of Big Spring; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, John Allen Bearfield and wife, Cleta, of San Angelo. Johnsons Funeral Home BETTY SUE FIKES MINERAL WELLS Graveside service for Betty Sue Fikes, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in Coahoma Cemetery in Coahoma, Texas. Mrs. Fikes died at her home in Mineral Wells on Oct. 30, 2001, following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1940, in Midland, the daughter of Hosea and Eula Brown. She married Verdie Mert Fikes on Dec. 13, 1966. She was raised and attended schools in Midland/Odessa, Texas. She was a homemaker. Survivors include son, Ricky McCain and wife, Lindy, of Clinton, Okla.; daughter, Kim McDowell and husband, Don, of Terlingua, Texas; son, Gary Don McCain and wife, Nancy, of Odessa; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special companion, Richard Smith of their home in Mineral Wells; mother, Eula Jean Eckert of Mineral Wells; and sisters, Wanda Williams and husband, J.D., of Concho, Ariz., and Jean Lewis and husband, Jeff, of Mineral Wells. She was preceded in death by her father, Hosea Brown. Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home LOU ELLEN COLE WHITFIELD Lou Ellen Cole Whitfield went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Oct. 31, 2001, after a long battle with a number of health problems complicated by diabetes and renal failure. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Trinity Terrace in Fort Worth. Lou Ellen was born Nov. 29, 1918, in Anguilla, Miss. After her mothers death in childbirth about 1924, her father moved her and her sister, Lois, to Holland, Texas, eventually moving to San Angelo. There she grew up, met and married William Herschel Whitfield, her husband of 52 years, who preceded her in death in 1991. Lou Ellen was very involved in her childrens lives, serving as a Girl Scout leader, and she was a life member of the Texas Parent Teachers Association, an honor that brought her much pleasure. She also had a successful career as a sales agent for Alfred Edge Real Estate in Corpus Christi. She was a member of South Fort Worth Chapter 835, Order of the Eastern Star. She had an incredible impact on everyone she met, creating strong and lasting friendships. She was a collector of angel figurines and many thought Mama Lou was an angel herself. Survivors are her four children and their spouses, Larry and Marquetta Whitfield of Burleson, Larue and Walter Evans of Moorestown, N.J., Linda and Frank Fielding of Saratoga, Ark., and Deborah and Bill Goolsby of Little Rock, Ark.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association or to a charity of the donors choice. Johnsons Funeral Home FREDDY GLEN WARD Freddy Glen Ward, 61, of Alpine, Texas, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in San Angelo. Freddy was born June 19, 1940, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was a counselor for the Small Business Development Center at Sul Ross State University where he received his bachelors degree. He is survived by one daughter, Krista Ward Manning and husband, Tracy, of San Angelo; one son, Brant Ward of Arkansas; and one brother, James Ward and wife, Loyce, of Sanderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.A. Slim and Mary Dolgener Ward; and a sister, Peggy Morgan. Family visitation will be from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Service will be at noon Saturday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Roenfeldt officiating. The family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society or the VistaCare Hospice. Johnsons Funeral Home 11/04/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Dorothy Landry Johnsons Funeral Home 2 p.m. Elsewhere Margaret Boelsche First Baptist Church, Ballinger 2 p.m. Joyce Lee Wagram Cemetery, Brady 11 a.m. Don Lynch Graham Funeral Home, Junction 3 p.m. Maria Molina Little Mexico Cemetery, Junction 1 p.m. Robert Walton First Baptist Church, Goldthwaite 2 p.m. Herman Browne Bradshaw Cemetery, Winters 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Levita Harris, 84, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. FORT STOCKTON Antonio O. Rodriguez, 73, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Josephs Catholic Church with burial in Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include wife, Carlota Rodriguez of Fort Stockton; sons, Alfredo Rodriguez and Iscaniel Rodriguez, both of Fort Stockton, and Auden Rodriguez of Waco; daughters, Rosaria Salinas and Yolanda Valdez, both of Fort Stockton, Martha Molinar of Odessa and Noemi Gutierrez of Houston; brothers, Catarino Rodriguez and Antony Rodriguez, both of Ojinaga, Mexico; sisters, Ramona Diaz and Eduvijes Rodriguez, both of Ojinaga, Mexico, and Esparanza Olivas of Levelland. WINTERS Hazel Fry, 93, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home. Survivors include niece, Carol Carlson of Pecos. JUNCTION Charles Broughton died Nov. 2, 2001, in San Antonio. Services are pending at Aubrey Fife Funerals. ALPINE Lloyd Stuessy, 68, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at his residence near Marathon. Service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Mattie V. Stuessy of Marathon; daughter, Ginger Stuessy of College Station; sons, Scott Stuessy of Alabama and Pless Stuessy of Brownwood; sister, Maxine Kolbe of Wisconsin; and brother, Emil Stuessy of Uvalde. JUNCTION Levern Curley Macon, 77, of London, Texas, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in a San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Aubrey Fife Funerals Chapel with burial in London Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Virgie Macon of London; son, Eldon Macon of Angleton; daughter, Sheryl Grizzle of Angleton; stepsons, James Hines of Dallas, Melvin Hines of Menard and Troy Wilson of North Dakota; and stepdaughter, Patricia Tomlinson of Junction. EARLY Amy Ruth Reynolds, 89, of Brownwood died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cox Cemetery of McCulloch County. Survivors include sisters-in-law Thelma Reynolds and Mildred Brewer, both of Brownwood. BIG SPRING Max Skeeter Roberts, 80, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Maxine Stockton of Big Spring. BIG SPRING Juanita Reynolds, 87, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Judy Roberts of Big Spring; son, Don Reynolds of Big Spring; and sister, Christine Houghton of Fort Worth. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries JACKIE FREITAG ARLINGTON Jackie Freitag, 72, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, after a lengthy illness. No services are planned. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Robert Dicicco of Arlington; son, Gary Freitag of Grand Prairie; daughter, Cindy Uncles of Mesquite, Utah; and a son, Dusty Freitag. She also had seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie. They resided in Mertzon. She will be missed and our special thanks to VISTA Care Family Health for their fine services. Arlington Funeral Home ANNA SPIEKER Anna Spieker, 90, of San Angelo died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in an assisted living facility. Family visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in Johnsons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church in San Angelo, with burial following in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Spieker was born Dec. 3, 1910, in Fedor, Texas, to Johan and Dora Wolff Melcher. She married Edwin Jacob Spieker Feb. 2, 1930. Anna was retired from the Wall Independent School District, where she had been the lunchroom manager for over 28 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where her father had been a charter member. Mrs. Spieker was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include three daughters, Helen Spieker, Lorine Fuessel and her husband, Herbert, all of San Angelo and Kathryn Patterson of Shallowater; two sons, Eugene Spieker and his wife, Lessie, of San Angelo and Clarence Spieker and his wife, Mary, of Hermleigh; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; five brothers, Richard Melcher of Rockdale, Ludwig Melcher and Martin Melcher, both of Houston, Fredrick Melcher of Temple and Johnny Melcher of Lincoln; and two sisters, Tillie Hanusch of Temple and Louise Beran of Mart. The family requests memorials be made to the Wall school library or Trinity Lutheran Church. Johnsons Funeral Home MINNIE CLARICE PHIPPS Minnie Clarice Phipps, 92, of San Angelo died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Paul Ann Baptist Church in San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. in Lakeland Hills Cemetery in Kingsland. She was born on Aug. 13, 1909, in Cookville, Texas, to Don J. and Frances Bolch. She married Virgil Phipps in ODonnell on Dec. 18, 1926, and their marriage spanned 59 years. She spent her life in dedication to others, including her children, grandchildren and extended family. She dedicated 73 years of her life in service as a Sunday school teacher to her Christian faith. Clarice was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Phipps, and their son, Douglas G. Phipps. She is survived by one son, Donovan V. Phipps and wife, Sue, of Welch; two daughters, Dortha Fay Futch and husband, J.C., of Denver City and Frances Barlini and husband, Dennis, of Leander; one foster daughter, Mary Ann Chastain and husband, J.D., of Brownwood; nine grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her six grandsons, Glen Phipps, Dr. Ted Phipps, Ben Phipps, Paul Futch, Charles Miller and Randall Toungate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Buckners Children Home or a charity of the donors choice. Johnsons Funeral Home MARGARET NEW BOELSCHE Margaret Boelsche passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in Ballinger Memorial Hospital at the age of 92. She was born Nov. 3, 1908, in Hearne, Texas, to John C. and Martha Cobb New. She graduated from Hearne High School in 1926 and Baylor University in 1930. She taught in Ballinger schools four years prior to her marriage to Dr. Edgar Henry Boelsche in Hearne on June 16, 1936. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1987. A brother, Charles L. New, also preceded her. Mrs. Boelsche was very active in the community. She was an active district president of the Federation of Womens Club in the Heart of Texas District, she was the chairperson of the Runnels County Historical Commission and assisted the county judge in organizing the commission in 1962. She served 10 years on the elected board of the Texas State Dental Auxiliary. She was very active in the Ballinger Professional Womens Club, serving as president two times. Mrs. Boelsche loved her church and community and was a very gracious donor to both. Her special projects were the Carnegie Library, Ballinger Memorial Hospital and the downtown area. She is survived by a niece, Charlene Ellinwood of Fort Worth; a great niece, Tamara Lane of Fort Worth; two great-nephews, Charles Richard Petty of Fort Worth and Michael F. Petty Jr. of Los Angeles; and a great-great-nephew, James Lane. The family received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the First Baptist Church in Ballinger with the Rev. Ferris Akins and the Rev. Bo Keithley officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Rains-Seale Funeral Home CLAUDE ALLEN RYAN Claude Allen Ryan, 60, of San Angelo passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 2, 2001, at his residence while doing what he loved to do most, fishing. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Barry McLean officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady. Claude was born Aug. 7, 1941, to Vernon Pat and Mary Lou Ledbetter Ryan in Brady, Texas. He married Dana Ann Newlin on April 22, 1967, in Brady. She preceded him in death in 2000. Claude was raised and lived most of his life in Brady. He was an insurance salesman for over 20 years. Claude loved to fish and spend time with his family. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. He moved to San Angelo about 10 years ago to be close to his family. He is survived by one daughter, Kellie Winger and husband, Mark, of San Angelo; one son, Marcus Ryan of San Angelo; his mother, Mary Lou Ryan of Brady; one brother, Vernon Ryan and wife, Diana, of San Angelo; five grandchildren, Amber, Malyn, Jared and Kalen Winger, all of San Angelo, and Elizabeth Ryan of Brady. Johnsons Funeral Home EVELYN BIRD McKINLEY ROBERT LEE Evelyn Bird McKinley, 96, died Nov. 2, 2001, at her residence in Robert Lee. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Robert Lee Baptist Church. The Rev. Roy Lane, pastor of First Evangelical Methodist Church in San Angelo will officiate. Burial will be in Sanco Cemetery. Mrs. McKinley was born at Sanco, Texas, Jan. 27, 1905, to Ira A. and Mary Maud Cosby Bird. She attended Sanco School and graduated from San Angelo High School and Hardin Simmons University. She taught school at Union, Friendship and Silver in Coke County. She married Aubrey F. McKinley Dec. 6, 1930, at Sanco. She and her husband farmed and ranched on the Colorado River, 12 miles northwest of Robert Lee. She was a board member of the First Evangelical Methodist Church in San Angelo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey; one son, Robert Bird McKinley; her parents; and one sister, Mary Jo Pentecost. She is survived by one daughter, June McKinley Gulley and husband, Bob, of Robert Lee; and one grandson, Lynn Gulley of San Angelo. Also surviving are one nephew, James B. Pentecost and wife, Kathy; two grandnieces, Janet Tinsley and husband, Ron, and Rachel Frost and husband, Jason; and two grandnephews, Mike and Travis Pentecost. Pallbearers will be Mike Pentecost, Travis Pentecost, Jason Frost, Ron Tinsley, Curtis Walker and Lonnie Bloodworth. Shaffer Funeral Home ROZELIA ELOISE ROE Rozelia Eloise Adell Roe, 76, of San Angelo died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in San Angelo Community Medical Center. Eloise, as she was known, was born on Sept. 13, 1925, in Butte, Mont. to Rozelia Julia Chance Adell and George Norton Adell. She resided in San Angelo most of her life, but also lived in Kansas, Missouri and Tampa, Fla. She married Grady Cecil Roe on July 6, 1944, in San Angelo. He preceded her in death April 24, 1985. She attended San Angelo schools, graduating from San Angelo High School and San Angelo Business College. She worked 20 years at Edison Junior High and was a long time member of Day Memorial Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Grady C. Roe Jr. and his wife, Tonja, of San Angelo; and a daughter, Laniece A. Drackett and her husband, Bill, of Tampa; and two granddaughters, Jami and her husband, Richard Delli Fraine, of Richmond, Va., and Allyson Roe of San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of choice. Johnsons Funeral Home ELMA PALACIO Elma Palacio, 42, of San Angelo, went to be with her Lord on Nov. 1, 2001. A Vigil will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at St. Josephs Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Palacio was born Aug. 1, 1959, in Morton, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Isidro Palacio; three sons, Jesus Palacio of Midland and Sirilo Palacio and Jose Palacio, both of San Angelo; one daughter, Maria Palacio of San Angelo; her mother, Esperanza Munos of San Angelo; four brothers and spouses, Adolfo and Thelma Gonzales of Dallas, Ernest and Theresa Hernandez, Ray and Julie Hernandez of San Angelo, and Eddie and Christy Hernandez of Midland; three sisters, Elodia and Daniel Alfaro, Lesia and Carlos Zelaya of San Angelo and Janie and Jesse Vidal of Midland; two grandchildren, Moriah Monique Munoz and Maria Angelica Palacio; a special friend, Hilario Cano; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Pallbearers will be Alvaro Carillo, Leonardo Carrillo, Gustavo Carrillo, Eric Vidal, Jesse Vidal Jr. and Jeremy Gonzales. Special thanks go to the medical staff at Shannon Medical Center. I am not there Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not here, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn rain when you wake in morning rush of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep. Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North 11/04/01 (11/05/01) Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Elma Palacio St. Josephs Catholic Church 10 a.m. Minnie Phipps PaulAnn Baptist Church 4 p.m. Rozelia Roe Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 10 a.m. Anna Spieker Trinity Lutheran Church 11 a.m. Elsewhere Max Roberts Mount Olive Memorial Park, Big Spring 10 a.m. Amy Reynolds Heartland Funeral Chapel, Early 2 p.m. Levern Macon Aubrey Fife Funerals Chapel, Junction 10 a.m. Evelyn McKinley Robert Lee Baptist Church, Robert Lee 2 p.m. Hazel Fry Lakeview Cemetery, Winters 10 a.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Thomas Lopez, 82, of Grape Creek died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Morton with burial in Morton Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/ North. Survivors include sons, Manuel Lopez and Abel Jesus Lopez, both of Van Horn, Simon Lopez of Grandfalls and Panfilo Lopez of Porvenir, Chihuahua, Mexico; daughters, Maria Ornelas of San Angelo and Angela Franco of Morton; and sister, Petra Gavaldon of Pecos. SAN ANGELO Wilma G. Jerry Kassay, 74, of Lewisville died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in a Lewisville hospital. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Rita Jo Kirby of Lewisville and Lynn Pierce of Grapevine. SAN ANGELO Peggy Sue Bunyard, 64, of San Angelo died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include her children, Steven Mark Bunyard and Lisa Gay Bunyard Hinds, both of San Angelo, and Gary Thomas Bunyard of Draper, Utah; her mother; Evelyn McRorey of San Angelo; and sister, Betty Collins of Arlington. JUNCTION Jewel Bishop, 72, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Junction Cemetery. Arrangements are by Graham Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Dannie Heath of Fort Stockton; and brother, Damon Wagoner of Menard. GOLDTHWAITE Lorene Egger died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Cecil Egger of Goldthwaite. OZONA Hilda Moreno, 59, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Templo Siloe Assembly of God with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Preddy Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Manuel Moreno of Ozona; father, Victor Trevino of Del Rio; sons, Rene Moreno and Saul Moreno, both of Ozona; sisters, Maria Hernandez of Ozona and Ramona Escarnacega of King Gity, Calif.; brothers, Juan Trevino of Del Rio, Erasmo Trevino of Conroe and Heriberto Trevino of King City, Calif. ANDREWS Wesley G. Dishroon, 84, of Odessa died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in an Odessa hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Miles Cemetery in Miles. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Elayne Dishroon of Odessa; son, Dwayne Dishroon of Miles; brother, Gene Dishroon of Las Cruces, N.M.; and sisters, Velma Lankford of Las Cruces and Ruth Wilson of Carrizozo, N.M. BALLINGER Zell Robbins, 84, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in an Abilene hospital. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. PECOS Manuela Chavez, 89, of Pecos died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, in an Odessa hospital. Services are pending at Pecos Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Katherine James, 66, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at her residence. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries EVELYN BIRD MCKINLEY ROBERT LEE Evelyn Bird McKinley, 96, died Nov. 2, 2001, at her residence in Robert Lee. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Robert Lee Baptist Church. The Rev. Roy Lane, pastor of First Evangelical Methodist Church in San Angelo will officiate. Burial will be in Sanco Cemetery. Mrs. McKinley was born at Sanco, Texas, Jan. 27, 1905, to Ira A. and Mary Maud Cosby Bird. She attended Sanco School and graduated from San Angelo High School and Hardin-Simmons University. She taught school at Union, Friendship and Silver in Coke County. She married Aubrey F. McKinley Dec. 6, 1930, at Sanco. She and her husband farmed and ranched on the Colorado River, 12 miles northwest of Robert Lee. She was a board member of the First Evangelical Methodist Church in San Angelo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey; one son, Robert Bird McKinley; her parents; and one sister, Mary Jo Pentecost. She is survived by one daughter, June McKinley Gulley and husband, Bob, of Robert Lee; and one grandson, Lynn Gulley of San Angelo. Also surviving are one nephew, James B. Pentecost and wife, Kathy; two grandnieces, Janet Tinsley and husband, Ron, and Rachel Frost and husband, Jason; and two grandnephews, Mike and Travis Pentecost. Pallbearers will be Mike Pentecost, Travis Pentecost, Jason Frost, Ron Tinsley, Curtis Walker and Lonnie Bloodworth. Shaffer Funeral Home ROZELIA ELOISE ROE Rozelia Eloise Adell Roe, 76, of San Angelo died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in San Angelo Community Medical Center. Eloise, as she was known, was born on Sept. 13, 1925, in Butte, Mont. to Rozelia Julia Chance Adell and George Norton Adell. She resided in San Angelo most of her life, but also lived in Kansas, Missouri and Tampa, Fla. She married Grady Cecil Roe on July 6, 1944, in San Angelo. He preceded her in death April 24, 1985. She attended San Angelo schools, graduating from San Angelo High School and San Angelo Business College. She worked 20 years at Edison Junior High and was a long time member of Day Memorial Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Grady C. Roe Jr. and his wife, Tonja, of San Angelo; and a daughter, Laniece A. Drackett and her husband, Bill, of Tampa; and two granddaughters, Jami and her husband, Richard Delli Fraine, of Richmond, Va., and Allyson Roe of San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of choice. Johnsons Funeral Home BERNICE LUCILLE JACKSON ORANGE Bernice Lucille (King) Jackson was born March 3, 1921, in Bartlesville, Okla., to Harvey and Cora King of Nowata, Okla. She lived in Nowata and attended school there. She was the wife of James Ray Jackson, who preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1987. Bernice and Ray were married April 13, 1942, in Waynesville, Mo., and soon after moved to Casey, Ill., where they lived for 10 years. In 1953, Bernice and her family moved to Orange County, Texas, with Rays job with the Ohio Oil Co. Except for a short four-year stay in Iraan, Bernice lived in Orange County most of her life. Bernice was a fine homemaker, a loving wife and a wonderful loving mother, helping raise her and Rays nine children. She was proud of all her children and always made us feel that we were very special. Bernice had many friends whom she enjoyed meeting at McDonalds in Wal-Mart for their afternoon get-together. One special friend was Estell Norman, with whom she went everywhere and was like a sister to her. Bernice was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Orange. At the time of her death, Bernice was living with her daughter, Charlet Edwards, in San Angelo. Bernice was preceded in death by her father and mother, Harvey and Cora King; two brothers, Forest King and Henry King; one sister, Bonnie Gregs; her husband, James Ray Jackson; two sons, Bennet Ray Jackson and Carl Dean Jackson. Survivors include two brothers, Edwin King and wife, Ruth, of Midwest City, Okla., and Russel King of Midwest City, Okla.; sons, Curtis Glen Jackson and wife, Johnette, of Vinton, La., Jerry Leon Jackson and wife, Linda, of Billings, Mont., and Roger Dale Jackson and wife, Betty, of San Angelo; and daughters, Betty Sue Wyckolf and husband, John, of Clearwater, Fla., Kathleen Marie Patrick and husband, Jay, of Barnsdall, Okla., Charlet Edwards and husband, Aubrey, of San Angelo, and Linda Jo Watkins and husband, Tommy, of Orangefield. She also is survived by her daughter-in-law, Barbara Jackson of Liberty; 18 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow in Autumn Oak Memorial Park Cemetery. Dorman Funeral Home LAVITA RUTH HARRIS Lavita Ruth Harris, 85, of San Angelo died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in Moran Cemetery in Moran. Mrs. Harris was born Dec. 12, 1915, in Tolar, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Harris; parents, Gus and Dora Boyt; and one brother, Herman Boyt. She is survived by two sons, Jerry Harris of Austin and Joel Harris and wife, Peggy, of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Peggy Jo Ashley and husband, Alan, Gil Harris and wife, Pam, and Walt Harris and wife, Dorley, all of San Angelo, and Wade Harris and wife, Lyndra, of Poth; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Memaw, I love you dearly, Many see that very clearly. As you reunite with Pop, My love for you will never stop. As you leave this world of pain, Dont forget our many card games. When I do good things down here, I hope you see them very clear. When I think of you and cry, Ill think about how you can walk and fly. Youre now my guardian angel in Heaven, Youll be watching me now 24/7. When I now watch your star, Ill know youre not far. Watch over me now, To forget you, I dont know how. You are now in my heart, I love you forever Memaw! Love, Blayne Johnsons Funeral Home 11/06/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Peggy Bunyard Fairmount Cemetery 3 p.m. Wilma Kassay Johnsons Funeral Home 10 a.m. Elsewhere Zell Robbins Evergreen Cemetery, Ballinger 2:30 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Opal Ruth Wornick, 86, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. Service will be at noon today in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Survivors include son, Irvin Wornick of Anna; and sister, Minnie Anderson of Hico. SAN ANGELO Bobbie Ray Stevenson, 73, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Shaffer Funeral Home. PECOS Manuela Chavez, 89, of Pecos died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, in an Odessa hospital. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Barstow Cemetery in Barstow. Survivors include daughters, Esperanza Abila of Barstow, Eustolia Martinez of Chicago, Hortensia Jimenez of Laredo, Eva Porras of Ozona and Maria Juarez and Yolanda Gonzales, both of Pecos; brother, Antonio Porras of Los Angeles and sisters, Liza Jasso of Carlsbad, N.M., and Elia Contreras and Socorro Bustamantes, both of Midland. PECOS Angel Josue Arenivas Gonzales, infant, died in a Hayes, Kan., hospital. Graveside service was Monday in Greenwood Cemetery with arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. Survivors include parents, Oscar and Rosario Gonzales, grandparents, Antonio Gonzales and Eugenia Arenivas, and brother, Oscar Nathaniel Gonzales, all of Pecos. GOLDTHWAITE Hugh Forrest Smith, 76, of Goldthwaite died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in a Brownwood hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. in Lower Big Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG Weston John Luckenbach Jr., 52, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Beth Kingsley Luckenbach, parents, Irene and Herbert Emmons, and sister, Jane Perry, all of Fredericksburg; daughters, Lori Luckenbach of Alpine and Lindsey Luckenbach of Fredericksburg; and brothers, Jerry Luckenbach of Fredericksburg and Jay Luckenbach of Johnson City. JUNCTION Charles Heartsill Broughton, 76, of San Antonio died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in a San Antonio hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Broughton Ranch in Kimble County with arrangements by Aubrey Fife Funerals. Survivors include a son, Ernie Broughton of Boerne. FREDERICKSBURG George F. Stewart, 92, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church with graveside service Friday in Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Broomall, Pa. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Stewart of Fredericksburg; daughters, Barbara Keeling of London, Dale Reser of Topeka, Kansas, and Dorothy Eisenburg of Atlanta; and son, Edmund Coccagna of Long Island, N.Y. SAN SABA David Leslie Brown, 72, died Nov. 1, 2001, in a San Angelo hospital. There will be no service. Arrangements were by Howell-Doran Funeral Home. There are no immediate survivors. BIG SPRING James Anderson, 63, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, at his residence. Military graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Anderson of Big Spring; daughters, Lori Alisa Anderson and Elizabeth Jo Anderson, both of Irving; son, Steven Scott Anderson of Frisco; brother, Bruce Anderson of Wichita Falls; and sisters, Carol Hanlin of Tulsa, Okla., and Cheri Dalrymple of Duncan, Okla. BIG SPRING Katherine James, 66, of Big Spring died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Bethel Baptist Church with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Oscar James of El Paso and Joe James of Big Spring. BALLINGER Marie Rose Wigger, 93, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries PEGGY SUE BUNYARD Peggy Sue Bunyard, 64, of San Angelo went to be with her Lord at 5:42 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in San Angelo Community Medical Center. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in Fairmount Cemetery. Peggy was born May 8, 1937, in Blackwell, Texas, to Levi and Evelyn Saunders McRorey. Peggy was a mother and homemaker. She was a lifetime resident of San Angelo and graduated from San Angelo High School in 1955. Survivors include her children, Steven Mark Bunyard and wife, Patty Korona Bunyard, of San Angelo, Gary Thomas Bunyard and wife, Cordelia Ramon Bunyard, of Draper, Utah, and Lisa Gay Bunyard Hinds and husband, Randal Hinds, of San Angelo; her mother, Evelyn McRorey of San Angelo; and one sister, Betty Collins of Arlington, Texas; five grandchildren, Sawyer McCall Bunyard, Bailey Elizabeth Bunyard, Peyton Wayne Hinds, Zachery Bunyard and Harrison Bunyard; and father of her children, Jerry B. Bunyard of San Angelo. Johnsons Funeral Home 11/07/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today John Luckenbach Bethany Lutheran Church,Fredericksburg 11 a.m. George Stewart Zion Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg 2:30 p.m. Manuela Chavez Santa Rosa Catholic Church, Pecos 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Billy Harding, 73, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. LLANO Thelma Lucille McMillan, 79, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence McMillan of Llano; daughter, Jennifer McMillan of Llano; and sisters, Vera Erickson of Fort Worth, Jessie Freeman and Imogene Kasner, both of Mart, and Veda Markwardt of Waco. ALPINE Theresa Gonzales, 76, of El Paso died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at the Catholic Church of Marathon with burial in Marathon Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Irene Vijil Fernandez of Ruther Glen, Va., Ana Maria Vijil of El Paso and Patricia Rodriguez of Crane; sons, Alejandro Luna of Marfa, Alfonso Luna of Carlsbad, N.M., and Luis Renteria of El Paso; and brother, Beto Briceno. FORT STOCKTON Luisa F. Herrera, 94, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church with burial in Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include son, Mike Pacheco of Fort Stockton; daughters, Francis Fuentes of Ventura, Ofelia Garcia, Connie Rivera, Cora Rios and Mahala Franco, all of Fort Stockton and Sally Chalumbaga of Houston; brothers, Domingo Flores and Ramon Flores, both of Fort Stockton; and sister, Nicholasa Garza of Fort Stockton. MONAHANS Frances Louise McMullen, 81, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Clint McMullen of Monahans; daughters, Laquita Loveless of Odessa, Kathleen Krone of Loraine and Paula McNeme of Beeville; brother, Harold Asper of Phoenix; and sister, Ida May Carr of Arcadia, Fla. PECOS Florence Howell, 76, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in Silsbee. Services are pending at Pecos Funeral Home. FORT STOCKTON Tomas G. Montanez, 94, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Josephs Catholic Church with burial in Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include sons, Roman Montanez of San Angelo and Edwardo Bustamante of Seminole; and daughters, Virginia Gonzales of Fort Stockton and Eva Flores of San Angelo. BALLINGER Marie Rose Wigger, 93, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Seventh Street Baptist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Survivors include sister, Agnes Collies of Ballinger. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries DEBBIE SEVART PIERSON ARANSAS PASS Debbie Sevart Pierson, 42, formerly of San Angelo was tragically killed Nov. 5, 2001, in an auto accident in Port Aransas, Texas. Survivors include her parents, Lou and Joe Sevart; two sisters, Mickey Rabius of Houston and Jo Cuellar of San Angelo; two brothers, Terry Sevart of Midland and Jeff Sevart of Wichita, Kan.; husband, Capt. Ron Pierson and son, Ron Jr.; and many nieces and nephews and a large extended family. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port Aransas. Debbie was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She touched so many lives in her short life. She always had a beautiful, contagious laugh and smile. Debbie never met a stranger. She had a very special way of making everyone who met her feel cheerful. She had such a sweet spirit and it was always a great pleasure to talk and laugh with her. She will be greatly missed by all. Charlie Marshall Funeral Home CLAUDE ALLAN RYAN Claude Allan Ryan, 60, of San Angelo passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 2, 2001, at his residence while doing what he loved to do most, fishing. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Barry McLean officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady. Claude was born Aug. 7, 1941, to Vernon Pat and Mary Lou Ledbetter Ryan in Brady, Texas. He married Dana Ann Newlin on April 22, 1967, in Brady. She preceded him in death in 2000. Claude was raised and lived most of his life in Brady. He was an insurance salesman for over 20 years. Claude loved to fish and spend time with his family. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. He moved to San Angelo about 10 years ago to be close to his family. He is survived by one daughter, Kellie Winger and husband, Mark, of San Angelo; one son, Marcus Ryan of San Angelo; his mother, Mary Lou Ryan of Brady; one brother, Vernon Ryan and wife, Diana, of San Angelo; five grandchildren, Amber, Malyn, Jared and Kalen Winger, all of San Angelo, and Elizabeth Ryan of Brady. Johnsons Funeral Home BOB STEVENSON Bob Stevenson, 73, of San Angelo and who formerly resided in Seagraves, Texas, for 23 years, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in a local hospital. Bob was married for 51 years to Lucille Stevenson. He worked and retired with Southwestern Public Service in Seagraves. He was preceded in death by his son, Brake Stevenson. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Stevenson; two daughters, Bobbi Bowling of Midland and Belinda Tootie Davis of Lubbock; his mother, Sylvia Brake of San Angelo; and one brother, James Brake of San Angelo. He also is survived by six grandchildren, Laurie Horton, Elijah Stevenson, Alicia Bowling, Ian Bowling, Philip Davis and Travis Davis; and a great-granddaughter. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association. Shaffer Funeral Home SHIRLEY OLIVER MADISON Shirley Oliver Madison, 60, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Nov. 4, 2001, in Jackson, Miss., after having a liver transplant complicated by numerous other illnesses. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Henry of First Assembly of God Church officiating. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Shirley was born April 1, 1941, in San Angelo and graduated from Lake View High School in 1959. Survivors include her husband, Larry Madison of Largo, Fla.; one son, Terry Schenck of Jackson, Miss.; her mother, Lottie Oliver of San Angelo; two sisters and their husbands, Betty and Benny Eudy of San Angelo and Sharon and Bob Herrington of Jackson; one brother and his wife, the Rev. Troy Oliver and Gail of Hockessin, Del.; one aunt, Mary Rushing of San Angelo; one uncle and wife, Lawrence and Bennie Harris of San Angelo; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Her father, Leroy Oliver, preceded her in death in 1990. Pallbearers will be Earl Oliver, Robert Eller, Kenneth Rushing, Andy Dickson, Alex Wyatt and David Rushing. Johnsons Funeral Home E.C. OXFORD GRANBURY E.C. Oxford, 88, a retired oil field pumper, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in a Glen Rose hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Tolar Baptist Church in Tolar. Burial will be in Acrea Cemetery in Erath County. Mr. Oxford was born July 12, 1913, in Erath County and married Opal Burgess Mills on July 29, 1950. He was a Tolar resident for many years, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Kermit, Texas. Mr. Oxford was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, in 1994; a sister, Audrey Nelson; and a brother, Leslie Bill Oxford. Survivors include a stepson, Jack Krodell and wife, Carolyn, of Fayetteville, Ark.; sisters, Gracie Cason of Stephenville, Oletha Blanton of Fort Worth, Bertha Bee Swaim of Tolar, Jewel Adolfson and husband, Ed, of Burleson and Dovie Cummins and husband, Eph, of Robert Lee; brothers and sisters-in-law, Oline and Irene Oxford of Mountain Home, Ark., and C.D. and Glenna Jean Oxford of Granbury; brother-in-law, Lige Nelson; three stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wiley Funeral Home