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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/ *********************************************************************** December 8, 2001 12/08/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo James Hill First United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Charles Nations Johnsons Funeral Home 2 p.m. ELSEWHERE J.A. Bozeman Elm Street Church of Christ, Coleman 2 p.m. Rev. P.A. Lindley Stevens F.H. Chapel, Coleman 10 a.m. James Spaulding Austin Memorial Park, Fredericksburg 1 p.m. Tony Searcy Grape Creek Cemetery, Grape Creek 3 p.m. Opal Brown Aubrey Fife Funerals Chapel, Junction 10:30 a.m. Hazel Taylor Board Ranch Cemetery, Llano 11 a.m. Wayne Kreamer Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ozona 11 a.m. Wilton Scott Robert Lee Cemetery, Robert Lee 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO John F. White, 70, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, at his residence. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Robert Joseph Joe Brown of Eldorado died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Austin. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Ruth French, 87, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in a Glen Rose hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home, Survivors include sons, Mike French of Dallas and Pat French of Granbury; and sister. FREDERICKSBURG Georgia Menking Black, 74, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Robert Menking of Fredericksburg and Wayne Menking of Fort Worth; and sisters, Ruth Knotts of Ohio and Beulah Kauffmann of Kentucky. GOLDTHWAITE Stephen Todd Walker, 34, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at his residence. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Stacy-Wilkins Chapel. Service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Peters Church with burial in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. STERLING CITY Winford Ford, 63, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in White Deer Cemetery. Arrangements are by Ross Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Ann Ford of Sterling City; father, J.H. Doc Ford of Sterling City; and daughters, Delores Scheetz of Lafayette, Colo., Fran Milton of White Deer, Rhonda Holland of Stinnett and Linda Royce of Sterling City. BIG SPRING Raymond L. Andrews, 77, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Candy Lillie Andrews of Big Spring; daughters, Mary Ann Hood-Sweeney of Houston and Sharon Lee Dunne of North Richland Hills; son, Raymond Lee Andrews Jr. of Big Spring; and brother, Jessie Lee Andrews of Irving. BIG SPRING Adolph M. Garcia, 52, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. ALPINE Maria Luisa Valenzuela, 69, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, at her residence. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday with burial in Holy Angels Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Felix Valenzuela of Alpine; and daughters, Rosie Pallanez and Susie Gonzales. ROBERT LEE Grace McQuiddy, 84, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in a local care center. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Robert Lee Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Juanita Wright of Snyder; and sister, Lella Fowler of Andrews. BALLINGER Isabel G. Fuentes Jr., 62, of Rowena died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at his residence. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Church in Rowena. Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rowena. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Refujia Susie Fuentes of Rowena; sons, Mario Fuentes of Winters, Martin Fuentes of Norman, Okla., Francisco Fuentes of Rowena and Robert Fuentes of San Angelo; daughters, Cecilia Fuentes of Rowena and Monica Fuentes of San Angelo; brothers, Manuel Fuentes, Rudy Fuentes and Royal Fuentes, all of Rowena; and sister, Ina Albarado of Rowena. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries GENEVIEVE LEE TITTLE Memorial service for Genevieve Lee Jym Tittle, 82, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at Heritage Funeral Home in Brady. She died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at Regency House in San Angelo. Mrs. Tittle was a former city council member in Brady and was a reporter and photographer for the Brady Standard-Herald until moving to San Angelo. She was born June 7, 1919, in Chickasha, Okla., to Hattie Lee and Lee Roy Miller. They moved to Lampasas in the 1920s. Mrs. Tittle graduated from Lampasas High School in 1937. She married Ed Tittle on July 4, 1943, in Lampasas. They moved to San Saba and then to Brady in 1954. He died in 1973. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brady. She worked as a church secretary and, from the 1960s until 1997, as a reporter and photographer for the Brady newspaper. In addition to serving a term as a Brady City Council member, Mrs. Tittle was a former PTA president, Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader, three-time City Womens Golf Champion, member of the McCulloch County Museum Association Board, member of the Senior Citizens Center Advisory Board, and was an officer or member in several other civic organizations. She won several awards for writing and photography. A sister, Geneva Verlander of Burnet, preceded her in death. Survivors include a sister, Betty Jones of Buchanan Dam; a brother, Lee of Simi Valley, Calif.; a daughter, Marcia Argo of San Angelo; two sons, Mel of Lubbock and John of Mansfield; two stepdaughters, Gayle Sayles of Brady and Jeanette Kuykendall of Hixon, Tenn.; ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to VistaCare Hospice or a favorite charity or church. The family would also like to express its appreciation to the staff at Regency House and to VistaCare Hospice for all their loving care. Johnsons Funeral Home ZOZA LUCILLE ROBERTS Zoza Lucille Roberts, 85, longtime San Angelo, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at Hearthstone Medical Center in Round Rock after an extended illness. Mrs. Roberts was born Oct. 11, 1916, in Mangum, Okla., to William Michael Walsh and Zoza Ora Simms. On Oct. 31, 1942, she was married to Harold Bascomb Roberts, who died in 1968. She was a former employee of the Tom Green County Adult Probation Division and a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Survivors include her three children, William Harold Roberts of Austin, Randall Joseph Roberts of Abilene and Barbara Anne Montgomery of Round Rock; as well as her daughter-in-law, Becky Clemmer Roberts of Abilene and son-in-law, Clifton Odell Montgomery of Round Rock. Also surviving Mrs. Roberts are granddaughters, Renee Marie and Brianne Elizabeth Montgomery, both of Round Rock, Matthew Joseph and Mark Jeffrey Roberts of Abilene, Sheri Birkelbach of Houston; and one great-grandson, Nathan Odell Montgomery of Round Rock. She is also survived by two sisters, Marie Eubank and Margaret Golder, both of Waco; and by various nieces and nephews. Recitation of Holy Rosary, officiated by Father Charles Greenwell, was Friday, Dec. 7, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Holy Angels Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family expresses its sincere thanks to Dr. Anthony Shallin, M.D., to the staff and administration of Hearthstone Medical Center, to the pastoral care team of St. Williams Catholic Church, and to the nurses of Lone Star Hospice, all of whom lovingly cared for Mrs. Roberts during her confinement. It is requested that memorials be sent to Lone Star Hospice, 1212 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78664, or to a local Hospice organization. There will be a reception following the burial at 3429 Windmill. Johnsons Funeral Home JIMMY FLORES JR. BALLINGER Jimmy Flores Jr., 31, of Brownwood and formerly of Ballinger, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in Brownwood Regional Hospital. Prayer service will be from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at First Baptist Church on 8th Street in Ballinger with Pastor Felipe Villarreal and the Rev. Juan Cuellar officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger. Jimmy was born Feb. 1, 1970, in Deleon, Comanche County, Texas. He attended Ballinger High School where he played football for the Bearcats for four years. He then attended Tarleton State University and played football there for four year. He was Spanish II teacher and football coach. He taught and coached in Comanche High School and in Brownwood, where he lived. He was a musician and played guitar for several bands naming the Promesa Band, Fuerzo, Esadian Band, and was presently playing for a San Antonio based group of Stephani Montiel. Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother, Margie P. Flores. He is survived by one son, Justin Flores, six-year-old of San Angelo; his father, Jimmy Flores Sr.; stepmother, Virginia Flores; also two sisters, Elizabeth Painschab and husband, Patrick, of Winsted, Minn., April Dawn Flores and her fiance, Felix Quaz of Maplewood, Minn.; stepbrother, Ruben Gallegos Jr.; two stepsisters, Jessica and Jackie Gallegos; and Jimmy Jr.s fiance, Estella Leos of Brownwood. Also surviving is his second mom and aunt, Hilda Bocanegra and uncle Daniel; and several other uncles, aunts and cousins; and three nephews and two nieces. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Ramos, Ruben Barrios, Rey De La Cruz, Stacy Ogle, Paul Green, Gabriel Zauala, Randy Hernandez and Junior Lopez. Honorary pallbearers will be from the Fuerzo, Esadian and Ambicion bands and David Deanda from the group Exellencia from Houston, Texas, at Saturdays services. Rains-Seale Funeral Home JAMES M. HILL James M. Hill, 81, of San Angelo died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in Shannon Community Hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Grosse Mohler officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. James was born June 2, 1920, to Lee and Sally Hill in Christoval, Texas. Jim has lived in Tom Green County all his life. He attended high school in Christoval, and later the University of Texas. He served five years with the Air Force during World War II and is a member of the First United Methodist Church. He married Billye Nowell on Nov. 23, 1990. James served as life director of the National Association of Homebuilders from 1983 to 1992. He was senior life director from 1993 to 2001. In 1951, James was one of the founding members of the San Angelo Home Builders Association. He was president of the local association in 1958. James was the first to build ready-built homes in San Angelo. He was instrumental in putting on the first home shows in San Angelo. James was also instrumental in the development of Southland Park and Southland Hill subdivisions. James was a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Pythias. James was preceded in death by a son, Mike Hill in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Billye Hill of San Angelo; one daughter, Linda Hill of San Angelo; one granddaughter, Michelle Hill of El Paso; one sister, Jo Ann Cornelius of Austin; daughter-in-law, Cheron Hill of Denver; two step-children, Doug Nowell and wife, Peggy, of San Angelo and Margo Johnson and husband, Andrew, of Port Bolivar; six stepgrandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one nephew; and three nieces. Pallbearers will be Johnny Duncan, R.D. Barron, George Alexander, Jack Lowry, Bill Wynne and Charles Duncan. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Stewart, John Russell, Hudson Russell, Bill Taylor, Milford Burkland, Maurice Westmoreland and Gus Alexander. The family request memorials be sent to Meals for the Elderly or a favorite charity. Johnsons Funeral Home RUTH NADINE BELL ELDORADO Ruth Nadine Bell, 65, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in Eldorado. Service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at First United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Eldorado Cemetery. She was born Feb. 17, 1936, in Loraine. She married Larry Bell in April 1962, and was a longtime resident of Eldorado. She was a waitress and had worked for the Schleicher County Independent School District. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Larry; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Pete Whitten; a son, Alan Storie; her parents, Charlie and Nona Bennett; two sisters, Hazel Owens and Dorothy Ruff; and two brothers, Theron Adams and Jr. Bennett. Nadine is survived by a son, Dale Storie and wife, Sharon, of Longview and their sons, Chad and Chase; two daughters, Lori Dykstra and husband, Bill, of Eldorado and their sons, Alan and Kevin, and Pamela Whitten of Austin; four sisters, Thelma Seaton, Liz Hardt, Charlene Durham and Weynona Cullfer; and two brothers, Henry Bennett and Albert Bennett. Pallbearers will b Bob Lester, Don Rinehart, Mike Brenner, Cole Perkins, John Blanco and Bill Friend. Kerbow Funeral Home December 9, 2001 12/09/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today Jimmy Flores Jr. First Baptist Church, Ballinger 2 p.m. Genevieve Tittle Heritage Funeral Home, Brady 2 p.m. Stephen Walker. St. Peters Church, Goldthwaite 3 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Christopher Glen Simmons, 25, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knockerbocker. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Simmons of San Angelo; brothers, Shane Simmons, Scott Simmons and Steve Simmons, all of San Angelo; and sister, Rayni Simmons of San Angelo. SAN ANGELO John F. White, 70, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, at his residence. Military graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fairview Cemetery in Bronte. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Billy A. White, Bobby D. White and Larry D. White, all of Fort Worth; daughter, Linda A. Arttus of Fort Worth; brother, Elma White of Pittsburg, Texas; and sister, Zelma Howard of San Angelo. MASON Carl Theodore Frenzel Jr., 87, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Mason Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Gooch Cemetery. He is survived by his children, Linda Dockal of San Antonio, Ronald L. Frenzel of Mason and Carl Theodore Frenzel III of Mason. EDEN Ruby Francis Hale, 81, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Eden Cemetery. Arrangements are by Eden Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Harvey Coleman Hale of Cripple Creek, Colo., James Wilkerson Hale of Paint Rock, Wilson Earl Hale of Paradise, Texas, and Nathan Forrest Hale of Eden; daughters, Ellen Francis Inez Leach and Susan Elaine Stout, both of Linda, Calif., and Ruby Jean Whiteley of Dallas, Ore.; sisters, Cinderella Craddock of Norman, Okla., and Arlena Townsend of Lakeland, Fla.; and brother, Houston Vernon Craddock of Marietta, Okla. SAN SABA Rance L. Smiley, 80, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at San Saba Gospel Church with burial at a later date in White Rock Cemetery. Arrangements are by Howell-Doran Funeral Home. Survivors include son, John Charles Branham of Jacksonville, Ark.; stepchildren, Cherrie Kidd, Robin Jacobs and Jason Branham, all of San Saba, and Cindy Reeves of Fairfield; and sisters, Jessie Petersen of Ballmead and Barbara Ann Weakley of Brownwood. SANTA ANNA Sallie Ellerbe, 91, of Santa Anna and formerly of Wisner, La., died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, in a Brownwood hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Santa Anna Cemetery. Arrangements are by Henderson Funeral Home. Survivors include several grandchildren. ELDORADO William H. Pat Joiner, 91, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. Service will be at 4 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with burial in Eldorado Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kerbow Funeral Home. Survivors include three nieces and one nephew. BIG SPRING Vera Jane Lee , 103, of Big Spring died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. MONAHANS W.C. Bill Sheffield, 89, of Wickett died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in an Odessa hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Baptist Church with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Iola Byram of Wickett and Sandra Furry of Giddings. STANTON Alan P. Matthews, 62, of Odessa died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in Midland. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Midland. Arrangements are by Stanton Memorial Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Alan Mark Matthews of Odessa; and daughter, Ann Matthews of Bandera. BIG SPRING Margarita Margie Ramirez, 50, of Abilene and formerly of Big Spring died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, at her residence. Service was Saturday in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coahoma Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Noe Ramirez of Abilene; daughter, Amria Mendez of Abilene; brothers, Adrian Garcia, Joe Luis De La Cruz and Ricky De La Cruz, all of Big Spring, and Victor De La Cruz of Fort Worth; and sisters, Tena Tymeson of Minneapolis, Minn., and Pam Mier of Big Spring. BIG SPRING Alma R. Higgins, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at her residence. Service was Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements were by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Survivors include sister, Dolores Loyselle of Big Spring. FREDERICKSBURG Albert Mike Molzberger, 85, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church with burial in Der Stadt Friedhof Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Edna Rech Molzberger of Fredericksburg; daughters, Dorothy Milner of Austin and Anna Meier of Dripping Springs; sons, Curtis Mohr of San Antonio, Wayne Mohr of Austin and Hilger Pantermuehl of Round Rock; and sister, Ella Weber of Fredericksburg. BIG SPRING Angelita Torres Gonzales, 50, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in a Lubbock hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial following in Coahoma Cemetery. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Stephen Gonzales, Mario Gonzales and Jeromaine Gonzales, all of Big Spring; and brothers, Victor Torres and Andres Torres, both of Big Spring, and Valentine Torres of San Antonio. WINTERS Era Browne, 85, of Winters died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, in a Ballinger hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Bradshaw Cemetery. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Mickey Browne of Seminole and Keith Browne of Village Mills; daughter, Claudia Herring of Lake Jackson; and sisters, Johnnie Mae Goin of Odessa, Mavis Newby of Robert Lee and Hallie Buchanan of San Angelo. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries HAROLD WOOD Harold Wood of San Angelo went to be with his Lord Dec. 8, 2001, at the age of 76. He died at his residence after a lengthy illness. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Burson officiating. Harold was born Oct. 25, 1925, in Roxton, Texas. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #1260 and served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Wood was Fire Marshall for the city of San Angelo for 22 years. He loved to play golf, fish and spend time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Sarah Wood, and a grandson, Jeremy Wood. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Doris Dot Wood; a son, Harold Wood Jr. and his wife, Nike, of Dallas; a daughter, Rebecca Weatherford and her husband, Robert, of Vienna, Va.; and four grandchildren, Trey and Christine Wood, Scott Weatherford and Racheal Weatherford Jimenez. He also leaves behind three sisters, Helen Galbreath, Patricia Ogden and Darlene Fisher; a brother, Howard Wood; five nieces, Brenda Griffin, Kathy Bagdon Osburn, Natalie Newhart, Sarah Hardy and Kimberly Detwiler; a nephew, Donald Ray Sudnick; and a special nephew, Richard Uherik. The family would like to express their most sincere appreciation to the entire staff of VistaCare Hospice for their loving and compassionate care. A very special thanks to Ginger Rogers, Debbie Luna, Sylvia Aguerri and loving niece, Kathy Bagdon. Their loving care allowed him to be home where he could spend precious time with loved ones. Johnsons Funeral Home LOUIS J. WARDLAW II UVALDE Mr. Louis J. Wardlaw II, 71, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in Presidio. He was born May 22, 1925, in Fort Worth. He married Jan Ingram on May 30, 1972, in San Antonio. He is survived by his wife, Jan Wardlaw of Uvalde; children, Louis Ward III and wife, Diane, of Cypress, Deborah Clevedron and husband, Bill, of Houston, Randy Harris and wife, Karen, of College Station, Cindy Withrow of Hamlin, N.Y., Marcy Kay Harris of Houston and Sutton Wardlaw of Uvalde; sister, Betty Williams and husband, Eddie, of Arlington; brother, N.J. Wardlaw Jr. and wife, Martha, of Houston; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel in Uvalde with burial following in Hillcrest Cemetery. Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary BRANDON LEE SCROGUM Brandon Lee Scrogum, 17, of Grape Creek died at 5:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in a local hospital. Brandon was born March 7, 1984, in Olney, Texas. He is survived by his mother, Clara Deans of Grape Creek; his father, Charles Scrogum of Kenton, Ohio; two sisters, Kristi and Valerie Scrogum, both of Grape Creek; his grandparents, Orville and Levita Harvey of Seymour, Texas, Gerald and Jeannie Gosnell of Olney and Betty Scrogum of Odessa; and his great-grandmother, Betty Shaver of Olney. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Benson officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Johnsons Funeral Home ROBERT JOSEPH JOE BROWN Robert Joseph Brown was born Feb. 2, 1951, to Robert and Barbara Myers Brown in Longview, Wash. He passed from this life Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Austin after a lengthy illness. A 17-year resident of Austin, Joe was formerly of Portland, Ore. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with his brother, the Rev. Stephen Brown officiating. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in Eldorado Cemetery in Eldorado. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Brown of Eldorado; children, Kyle T. Brown and Samantha F. Brown, both of Eldorado; mother, Barbara Brown of Longview; father, Ron Brown of Florence, Ariz.; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Susan Brown of Mesa, Ariz.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Gary Criswell of Portland and Ronda and Don Dugas of Gresham, Ore.; mother-in-law, Darlene F. Hardesty of Eldorado; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Danny Hardesty and Exa Garcia, both of Austin. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Lucas Garcia, Ray Besa, Doug Hardesty, Colin Brown, Joshua Brown, Shaun Criswell, Rolf Criswell, Kristi Garcia, Mikala Brown, Dawn Brown, Jalinna Holmes, Matthew Holmes and Nathaniel Holmes; great-nephew, Alex Prikryl; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The footsteps of my father Will be his legacy For where you see his footprints My little prints will be. His footsteps are my diamonds, His loyalty, my gold His sacrifice, my treasure He left along the road. . . . Patricia J. Hacker-Harber Johnsons Funeral Home RUTH FRENCH Ruth French, 87, of San Angelo died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at Glen Rose Medical Center in Glen Rose. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Carol Fiero officiating. A family visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Ruth was born Jan. 23, 1914, to Eugene and Mable Donoho in Waco. She married Dr. Cecil French June 12, 1939, in Van Horn. He preceded her in death in 1998. She was a member of the Junior League of San Angelo. She was active in the Ladies Golf Association at the San Angelo Country Club. She was a member of the San Angelo Duplicate Bridge Clubs and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Ruth is survived by two sons, Mike French of Dallas and Pat French and wife, Janna, of Granbury; one sister, Jean Walker and husband, Tony, of Conroe; and six grandchildren. Johnsons Funeral Home MARIA PEDROZA LUNA Maria Pedroza Luna, 83, went into restful sleep Dec. 5, 2001. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister in Christ. She was born April 9, 1918, to Jesus and Bonifacia Pedroza in Marlin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; all her brothers and sisters; daughter, Santos Rodriguez; and grandson, Oscar Luna Jr. She was a homemaker and wonderful cook. She always had food to share with her family and friends. She was a faithful member of Templo Ebenezer. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Catarino; four sons, Joe Martinez and wife, Margaret Luna, of Arlington, Gilbert Martinez, Catarino Luna Jr. and wife, Ruth, Oscar Luna and wife, Rosario, and Ricky Luna and wife, Patsy, all of San Angelo; three daughters, Maggie Ornelas and husband, Eulalio, of Ft Worth, Susan Banda and husband, Frank, and Gracie Aguirre and husband, Ernest, all of San Angelo; 33 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Prayer service will be Sunday, Dec. 9, at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at Gutierrez Chapel/North with Pastor Adam Rodriguez officiating. To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do. You mustnt tie yourself to me with tears Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now its time I traveled on alone. So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. Its only for awhile that we must part, So keep the memories within your heart. I wont be far away, for life goes on; So, if you need me, call and I will come. Though you cant see or touch me, Ill be near. And if you listen with your heart, youll hear All of my love around you soft and dear. And then when you must come this way alone, Ill greet you with a smile, and say, Welcome Home. We Love you mom. Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North ISABEL G. FUENTES JR. ROWENA Isabel G. Fuentes Jr., 62, of Rowena died Thursday morning, Dec. 6, 2001, at his home. He was born in San Carlos, Mexico on Nov. 29, 1939, to Isabel and Enedina Gomez Fuentes. He married Refugia (Susie) Rios. They had been married for 34 years. He worked as an agriculture spray applicator for Western Chemical in Rowena for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Rueben. He is survived by his wife, Susie, of Rowena; sons, Mario Fuentes of Winters, Martin Fuentes of Norman, Okla., Francisco Fuentes of Rowena and Robert Fuentes of San Angelo; daughters, Cecilia Fuentes of Rowena and Monica Fuentes of San Angelo; a grandson, Andrew Fuentes of Ballinger; brothers, Manuel, Rudy and Royal Fuentes, all of Rowena; and a sister, Ina Albarado of Rowena. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at the church with the Rev. Hilary Inedioha officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Although he had little in material items, he was a very giving and loving father. Rains-Seale Funeral Home December 10, 2001 12/10/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today SAN ANGELO Ruth French Fairmount Cemetery 11 a.m. Maria Luna Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North 10 a.m. Brandon Scrogum. Johnsons Funeral Home 2 p.m. ELSEWHERE Angelita Gonzales Immaculate Heart of Mary, Big Spring 2 p.m. John White Fairview Cemetery, Bronte 10 a.m. Ruby Hale Eden Cemetery, Eden 2 p.m. William Joiner First Baptist Church, Eldorado 4 p.m. Albert Molzberger Zion Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg 11 a.m. Carl Frenzel Jr. Mason Funeral Home Chapel, Mason 11 a.m. W.C. Sheffield Immanuel Baptist Church, Monahans 10 a.m. Isabel Fuentes Jr. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rowena 10 a.m. Rance Smiley San Saba Gospel Church, San Saba 2 p.m. Sallie Ellerbe Santa Anna Cemetery, Santa Anna 11 a.m. Era Browne Bradshaw Cemetery, Winters 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Eleanor Fields, 75, of Carlsbad died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Maria G. Aguero, 68, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at her residence. Service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include sons, Arthur G. Aguero, Richard G. Aguero and George Aguero, all of San Angelo; daughters, Mary Martinez and Estella Martinez, both of San Angelo; mother, Audelia Garza; sisters, Otilia Hernandez, Audelia Sandefur, Amelia Gonzales and Dolores Vasquez, all of San Angelo; and brother, Frank Garza of Wall. FREDERICKSBURG Caroline Kammlah, 97, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Rose Fiedler of Fredericksburg and Madeline Novian of Edna; and sister, Elizabeth Durst of Fredericksburg. GOLDTHWAITE Mina Francis Holland, 76, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in a Hamilton nursing home. Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church in Priddy with burial in St. John Cemetery in Priddy. Arrangements are by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. EARLY James Ward, 68, of Lake Brownwood died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in a Brownwood hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rocky Creek Baptist Church with burial in Rocky Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heartland Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries HAROLD WOOD Harold Wood of San Angelo went to be with his Lord, Dec. 8, 2001, at the age of 76. He died at his residence after a lengthy illness. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Burson officiating. Harold was born Oct. 25, 1925, in Roxton, Texas. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #1260, and served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Wood was Fire Marshall for the city of San Angelo for 22 years. He loved to play golf, fish and spend time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Sarah Wood, and a grandson, Jeremy Wood. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Doris Dot Wood; a son, Harold Wood Jr. and his wife, Nike, of Dallas; a daughter, Rebecca Weatherford and her husband, Robert, of Vienna, Va.; and four grandchildren, Trey and Christine Wood, Scott Weatherford and Racheal Weatherford Jimenez. He also leaves behind three sisters, Helen Galbreath, Patricia Ogden and Darlene Fisher; a brother, Howard Wood; five nieces, Brenda Griffin, Kathy Bagdon Osburn, Natalie Newhart, Sarah Hardy and Kimberly Detwiler; a nephew, Donald Ray Sudnick; and a special nephew, Richard Uherik. The family would like to express their most sincere appreciation to the entire staff of VistaCare Hospice for their loving and compassionate care. A very special thanks goes to Ginger Rogers, Debbie Luna, Sylvia Aguerri and loving niece, Kathy Bagdon. Their loving care allowed him to be home where he could spend precious time with loved ones. Johnsons Funeral Home RUTH FRENCH Ruth French, 87, of San Angelo died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in Glen Rose Medical Center in Glen Rose. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Carol Fiero officiating. A family visitation was Sunday, Dec. 9, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Ruth was born Jan. 23, 1914, to Eugene and Mable Donoho in Waco. She married Dr. Cecil French June 12, 1939, in Van Horn. He preceded her in death in 1998. She was a member of the Junior League of San Angelo. She was active in the Ladies Golf Association at the San Angelo Country Club. She was a member of the San Angelo Duplicate Bridge Clubs and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Ruth is survived by two sons, Mike French of Dallas and Pat French and wife, Janna, of Granbury; one sister, Jean Walker and husband, Tony, of Conroe; and six grandchildren. Johnsons Funeral Home MARIA PEDROZA LUNA Maria Pedroza Luna, 83, went into restful sleep Dec. 5, 2001. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister in Christ. She was born April 9, 1918, to Jesus and Bonifacia Pedroza in Marlin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; all her brothers and sisters; daughter, Santos Rodriguez; and grandson, Oscar Luna Jr. She was a homemaker and wonderful cook. She always had food to share with her family and friends. She was a faithful member of Templo Ebenezer. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Catarino; four sons, Joe Martinez and wife, Margaret Luna, of Arlington, Gilbert Martinez, Catarino Luna Jr. and wife, Ruth, Oscar Luna and wife, Rosario, and Ricky Luna and wife, Patsy, all of San Angelo; three daughters, Maggie Ornelas and husband, Eulalio, of Ft Worth, Susan Banda and husband, Frank, and Gracie Aguirre and husband, Ernest, all of San Angelo; 33 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Prayer service was Sunday, Dec. 9, at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at Gutierrez Chapel/North with Pastor Adam Rodriguez officiating. To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me When I am gone, release me, let me go . . . I have so many things to see and do. You mustnt tie yourself to me with tears Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now its time I traveled on alone. So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. Its only for awhile that we must part, So keep the memories within your heart. I wont be far away, for life goes on; So, if you need me, call and I will come. Though you cant see or touch me, Ill be near. And if you listen with your heart, youll hear All of my love around you soft and dear. And then when you must come this way alone, Ill greet you with a smile, and say, Welcome Home. We Love you mom. Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North ROBERT JOSEPH JOE BROWN Robert Joseph Brown was born Feb. 2, 1951, to Ron and Barbara Brown in Longview, Wash. He passed from this life Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Austin after a lengthy illness. A 17-year resident of Austin, Joe was formerly of Portland, Ore. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with his brother, the Rev. Stephen Brown officiating. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in Eldorado Cemetery in Eldorado. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Brown of Eldorado; children, Kyle T. Brown and Samantha F. Brown, both of Eldorado; mother, Barbara Brown of Longview; father, Ron Brown of Florence, Ariz.; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Susan Brown of Mesa, Ariz.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Gary Criswell of Portland and Ronda and Don Dugas of Gresham, Ore.; mother-in-law, Darlene F. Hardesty of Eldorado; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Danny Hardesty and Exa Garcia, both of Austin. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Lucas Garcia, Ray Besa, Doug Hardesty, Colin Brown, Joshua Brown, Shaun Criswell, Rolf Criswell, Kristi Garcia, Mikala Brown, Dawn Brown, Jalinna Holmes, Matthew Holmes and Nathaniel Holmes; great-nephew, Alex Prikryl; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The footsteps of my father Will be his legacy For where you see his footprints My little prints will be. His footsteps are my diamonds, His loyalty, my gold His sacrifice, my treasure He left along the road. . . . Patricia J. Hacker-Harber Johnsons Funeral Home WILLIAM HENRY JOINER ELDORADO William Henry Pat Joiner, 91, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, in Schleicher County Medical Center. Service will be at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Anderson officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. Pat was born in Lampasas County April 12, 1910. His family moved to Eldorado in 1924, where they engaged in farming and ranching. He served 36 months in the European Theater during World War II. During the last months of service, he was an instructor in mechanics in the Army Air Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Harrison Joiner and Katholine Turner Joiner; a sister, Tharessy Doy Mittel; and his twin brother, Wallace D. Joiner. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Lula Mae Joiner; three nephews and their wives, Gail and Peggy Mittel of Christoval, Wayne and Shirley Joiner and John Paul and Cynthia Joiner, all of Eldorado; a niece and husband, Wally Ann and Clay Leaverton of Lubbock; and 17 great-nieces and nephews. Pat was fortunate to have special friends who gave him much attention and loved him greatly, Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Contreas and family. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Eldorado. Kerbow Funeral Home CHARLES BAKER MIDDLEKAUF SR. WACO Charles Baker Middlekauf Sr., 90, passed away Dec. 8, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Heritage Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Buster Grieg officiating. Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Mr. Middlekauf was born on Sept. 25, 1911, in Houston, Texas, to George F. and Kathleen Middlekauf. He served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Middlekauf was a member of the Highland Baptist Church, a member of the VFW Post 2983 and a member of the Texas A&M Class of 1936. Charles worked for Neuhaus-Taylor Architects in Houston. He provided architect service without charge to numerous churches in Texas. Charles was a devoted husband, father and Christian servant. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mollie and by his second wife, Leora. Survivors include a son, Charles Middlekauf Jr. and wife, Donna, of Dallas; two daughters, Charlene Cates of Bryan and Margaret Echols and husband, Jerry, of Waco; nephew, Bill Etzel and wife, Joann, of Houston; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Heritage Memorial Funeral Home FORREST MEEKS LAMESA Service for Mr. Forrest Meeks, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Fred Meeks officiating, assisted by Clifton Igo. Burial will be in Lamesa Memorial park. Mr. Meeks passed away Dec. 8, 2001, in Lamesa. He was born March 31, 1923, in Fisher County, Texas. He married Frances Moore March 23, 1944, in Lamesa. He was a resident of Dawson County for 67 years. He graduated from Mason High School in 1941 and served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Mr. Meeks was the field office manager for Sweetwater Production Credit Association for 39 years. He was a Deacon at First Baptist Church since 1968. Mr. Meeks was a former member of the Noon Lions Club, where he served as secretary. He was also a member of the Dawson County R.V. Club. Survivors include his wife, Frances Meeks of Lamesa; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Sandy Meeks of San Angelo; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Don Voger of Lamesa; grandchildren, Bran Vogler of Tyler, MLiss Nelsen of Pflugerville and Kevin Meeks and Audrey Meeks, both of San Angelo; and great-granddaughter, Meredith Nelsen of Pflugerville. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at Branon Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Lamesa. Branon Funeral Home CHRISTOPHER GLEN SIMMONS Christopher Glen Simmons, 25, of San Angelo passed away on Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, as a result of a traffic accident. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knickerbocker. Mr. Simmons was born March 9, 1976, in Amarillo, Texas. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Simmons of San Angelo, three brothers, Shane, Scott and Steve Simmons all of San Angelo and one sister, Rayni Simmons also of San Angelo. Safely Home I am home in heaven, dear ones. Oh, so happy and so bright! There is a perfect joy and beauty In the everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in heaven at last. Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knickerbocker December 11, 2001 12/11/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Maria Aguero Johnsons Funeral Home 7 p.m. Christopher Simmons Gutierrez Chapels/Knickerbocker 11 a.m. Harold Wood Fairmount Cemetery 2 p.m. ELSEWHERE James Ward Rocky Creek Baptist Church, Early 2 p.m. Caroline Kammlah St. Marys Church, Fredericksburg 10 a.m. Forrest Meeks First Baptist Church, Lamesa 10 a.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Luciana O. Torres, 76, of Eola died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a local hospital. Services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday and at 11 a.m. Thursday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mereta-Eola Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jaime Torres of Eola; sons, Jaime Torres Jr., Ray Torres, Johnny Torres and Fernando Torres, all of Eola; daughters, Lucy Rivera and Isabel Rivera, both of San Angelo and Erminia Luna and Olga Rivera, both of Eola; brother, Pedro Ojeda of Loveland, Colo.; and sister, Mary Hernandez of La Junta, Colo. BIG SPRING Vera Jane Lee, 103, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Peace Chapel of Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Marguerite Allen, 73, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Garden of Memories. Survivors include her husband, U.H. Rusty Allen Jr. of Sweetwater; sons, Don Allen of Sweetwater and Bruce Allen of Denver; brother, Foster P. Hargraves of Fabens; and sisters, Jo Ann Sells and Peggy OKelly, both of Roswell, N.M. GOLDTHWAITE Richard Poss, 80, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a Brownwood hospital. Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Goldthwaite First Baptist Church with burial in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Tommie Riesenberg, 96, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a local retirement center. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home. SANTA ANNA Robert T. Smith, 71, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a Temple medical center. Services are pending at Henderson Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries MARIA GARZA AGUERO Maria Garza Aguero, 68, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Maria was born on Nov. 3, 1933, in Miles, Texas, to Francisco and Audelia Garza. She was the oldest of eight children. Maria was a strong devoted Christian and applied her beliefs as a caregiver for the mentally ill. She worked numerous years at the Big Spring State Hospital and San Angelo Development Center. Two sons, Albert G. Aguero and Edward G. Aguero preceded her in death. She is survived by sons, Arthur G. Aguero, Richard G. Aguero and George G. Aguero, all of San Angelo; daughters, Mary Martinez and Estella Martinez, both of San Angelo; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren whom she loved and cared for with all her heart; mother, Audelia Garza; sisters, Otilia Hernandez, Audelia Sandefur, Amelia Gonzales and Dolores Vasquez, all of San Angelo; and brother, Frank Garza of Wall. A special thanks goes to the Hospice staff, Mark, Lee, Ginger, Chaplain Mike and Edna from Home Health. The family appreciates the love, warmth and support. God bless you. Johnsons Funeral Home BETTIE COWSERT ROCKSPRINGS Bettie Florine Baskerville Cowsert, 82, passed away on Dec. 7, 2001. Bettie, a fifth generation Texan, was born in San Angelo, Texas, to Walter S. Baskerville and Hazel Magruder Baskerville. The physician at her birth was her grandfather, Dr. E.G. Magruder, historically noted for his participation with Brothe F.B. Magruder in forming the first Tuberculosis hospital in Texas in the early 1900s. Bettie was named after her grandmother, Bettie Ward Magruder, a writer and historian belonging to United Daughters of the Confederacy. Bettie graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, then moved to live with her aunt in College Station where she met and married A&M student Aubrey Alonzo Cowsert. Bettie had an adventurous, interesting life with very few dull moments. When her husband Alonzo died in 1978, Bettie found herself dealing with his death by becoming more active in the community. She was a substitute teacher in the public school system and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Poteet, Texas. She moved to San Antonio and joined the Texas Ambassadors Club and traveled to many cities and other countries. She was also a member of the Swinging Singles at the Farmers Daughter. Another pride and joy in her life were her friends at Sea World. Bettie and her friend Al were frequent visitors at Sea World from day one. Many of the trainers and associates of Sea World knew Bettie and Al well and always made a point of spending a few moments with them. Bettie appreciated and loved all her friends and family. Bettie is survived by her four children, Carolyn Maloney, Elizabeth Cowsert, Bettie Sue Cowsert and William A. Cowsert, who celebrate the spirit of adventure she gave them. Bettie has four grandchildren, Vickie, Scott, Cecilia and Suzanne; and five great-grandchildren, James, Kaitlyn, Riley, Matthew and Christian. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Bettie will be buried in Rocksprings Cemetery in Rocksprings, Texas, next to her husband and his family. Nelson Funeral Home December 12, 2001 12/12/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Luciana Torres Johnsons Funeral Home 11 a.m. ELSEWHERE Vera Lee Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring 2 p.m. Bettie Cowsert Nelson Funeral Home Chapel, Rocksprings 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Robert Earl Bennett, 60, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, at his residence. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. LLANO Elva M. Slim Martin Snider, 79, of Tow died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in Tow. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Carlene Strickland of Selma, Okla., and Patricia Gottschalk of Georgetown; brothers, Thomas Frog Martin and William Toby Martin; and sisters, Bernice Snider, Lucill Haliburton, Wanda Miller and Lillian Floyd. ALPINE Samuel Ray Trammell, 53, of Fort Davis died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in Alpine. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Church of the Mountains with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery in Fort Davis. Survivors include his wife, Donna D. Trammell of Fort Davis; daughter, Leslie Trammell of Columbus; and brother, Tommy Tammell of Balmorhea. PECOS Betty Brown, 61, of Lumberton died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at her residence. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Hal Brown of Lumberton; sons, Jamie Wayne Brown of Odessa and John David Brown of Orange; daughter, Julie Ann Edwards of Fairview, Okla.; mother, Alma Opal Vick of Midland; and sister, Joan Hamilton of Midland. STANTON Ophelia Fiji Rhodes, 91, formerly of Stanton died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a Burnet nursing home. Services are pending at Gilbreath Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Raymond Charles Dyer, 79, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Broadway Baptist Church with military graveside service at 2 p.m. Friday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Dyer of Sweetwater; son, Ronny Dyer of Grapevine; brother, Lester Dyer of Emory; and sisters, Polly Beam of Sweetwater, and Lorene Webster and Iola Moore, both of Napa, Calif. STEPHENVILLE John David Chandler, 17, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, in Stephenville. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Oak Dale United Methodist Church with burial in Hannibal Cemetery in Hannibal Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lacy Funeral Home. Survivors include his parents, Karen and Dan Van De Mark of Dublin and David and Stacy Chandler of Arlington; stepbrother, Jonathan Dewayne Van De Mark; half sisters, Katlyn and Karlea Chandler of Arlington; grandparents, Loretta Dodson and Wayne W. Dodson, both of Snyder; Carolyn Lara of San Angelo and James and Clair Chandler of Jourdanton; stepgrandparents, Sophia and Murray Underwood of Haltom City; and great-grandparents, Dan McInroe of Stephenville, Kathryn Dodson of Snyder and Wanda and Euless Goodlett of Dunn. MARFA Hubert Wayne Hillin, 72, of Garland and formerly of Presidio died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Desert Hills Cemetery in Presidio. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Hillin of Garland; and two sons, Lonny Lee Hillin of Van Horn and Harold Douglas Hillin of Florida. ALPINE Sabina Chavez Garcia, 98, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the church with burial in Holy Angels Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. BRADY Inez Morris, 89, of Brady died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in San Angelo. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Survivors include children, Billie L. Schaffer of Brady, Mary Ann Rilat of Texas City, James R. Mitchell and Sue Jackson, both of Brady and John T. Mitchell of Auburn, Wash.; and brothers, John Petty and Bill Petty, both of San Antonio, T.C. Neve of Santa Fe, Texas, and Jack Neve of Oklahoma. SANTA ANNA Robert Smith, 71, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a Temple hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church with burial in Santa Anna Cemetery. Arrangements are by Henderson Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Mary Smith of Santa Anna; daughters, Suwanee Smith and Robin Roberts, both of Abilene, and Lucinda Price of Brownwood; sons, Bill Smith of Brownwood, Tracy Smith of San Saba and Travis Smith of Bryan; mother, Delinda Smith of Santa Anna; and sisters, Joyce Mobley of San Marcos and Lena Clevenger of Fisk. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries LUCIANA O. TORRES Luciana O. Torres, 76, of Eola passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in Shannon Medical Center. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Eola Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mereta-Eola Cemetery. Luciana was born March 2, 1925, in Del Rio. She married Jaime Torres on Jan. 4, 1941, in Lamesa. Survivors include her husband, Jaime Torres of Eola; four sons, Jaime Torres Jr., Ray Torres and wife, Cleofas, Johnny Torres and wife, Lupe, and Fernando Torres and wife, Susan, all of Eola; four daughters, Lucy Rivera and husband, Jerry, of San Angelo; Erminia Luna and husband, Lupe, and Olga Rivera and husband, Johnny, all of Eola and Isabel Rivera and husband, Herman, of San Angelo; 26 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, Pedro Ojeda of Loveland, Colo.; and one sister, Mary Hernandez of La Junta, Colo. Pallbearers will be Johnny Rivera Jr., Jason Torres, Robert Torres, Lupe Luna Jr., Albert Rivera, Johnny Parra Jr., Herman Rivera Jr. and Jerry Rivera III. Porque para mi el vivir es cristo y al murir es gananza. We love you, mom. Johnsons Funeral Home DOROTHY SALKELD HOWERTON Dorothy Salkeld Howerton was born on July 27, 1905, in Pittsburgh to the Reverend Edgar D. and Byrdie Salkeld, She passed from this life on Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in San Angelo. She attended public schools in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Oklahoma. She graduated from Central High School in Oklahoma City, and earned bachelors and masters degrees from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, having graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She married Lacy Howerton in 1928 in Abilene and moved to San Angelo in 1941. In 1948 she began teaching at Glenmore School, then a county school, and was appointed principal in 1950, a post she held until her retirement in 1971. For the next seven years she taught at Sacred Heart School. Her most memorable highlight as Glenmores principal came in 1970 when she entered seven student scrapbooks on Americanism to the Freedom Foundation in Washington, D.C., Glenmore was selected nationwide as the outstanding elementary school, and she was chosen as the nations outstanding principal. She was also the driving force in the early 1950s in seeing that women principals in San Angelo received the same salary as men principals. Following retirement, she remained active in PTA and the Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the First Christian Church for 60 years. Her lifes motto has been to live everyday to its fullest so that when you lie down at night you will have known that you have contributed something worthwhile. Rustin once said, The highest reward for a mans toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the First Christian Church with Ben Hubert and Karen Schmeltekopf officiating. A visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Johnsons Funeral Home. Her seven grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be her seven great-grandchildren, Kevin and Megan Schniers, Eliza and Ethan Pattie, Emil and Alexandra Poss and Loren Wolfe. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1981; her parents; three brothers, Edgar, Dan and Phil Salkeld; and a sister, Margaret Peck. Survivors include her son and his wife, Joel and Ann Howerton of San Angelo; daughter and her husband, Martha and Delnor Poss of Midland; seven grandchildren, Mark Poss of Vienna, Va., Nathan Poss of El Paso, Del Poss of Madison, Wis., Katie Schniers of San Angelo, Martha Pattie of Houston, Lacy Wolfe of Cape Coral, Fla., and David Howerton of Plano; and seven great-grandchildren. She wishes to thank all those relatives as well as her many friends for making her time on earth a satisfying time. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Myrtlewood Estates and the Regency House for their kindness and help. It was Mrs. Howertons request that those wishing to send a memorial might designate it to the First Christian Church to be used in a fund to replace the chimes in the steeple. Johnsons Funeral Home FRANK ALEXANDER ALEX HARDIN LLANO Alex was born April 12, 1907, to Nora and William Hardin in Northern Blanco County. He passed away Dec. 10, 2001, in Llano at the age of 79. On Sept. 29, 1928, he married Villa Mae Maddox in Burnet, Texas. He had lived his entire life in Blanco and Llano counties where he learned to ride a horse at the age of two. This began his lifetime love of riding and horsemanship. He grew up in the cattle ranching business and since the age of 12 maintained some cattle of his own. Alex had a great passion for riding and working with his cattle. This was not shared by him alone but also by his wife and daughters. Family was very important to him. Alex had begun competing in rodeos at the age of 12. In 1935, rodeo pens were set up at the city park by Jasper, Alex, Lynn and Byron Hardin, where they planned to put on a rodeo free of charge. However, a few days before the rodeo, the 1935 flood washed the pens and bridge out. They had to cancel the rodeo for that year. Alex was manager of the rodeos from 1946 to 1949. He was also past president of Llano Lions Club, past president and director of the Llano Chamber of Commerce Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association, past director of the LCRA board, past director of Production Credit and past director of Independent Cattlemans Association. In 1981, Alex was elected to the Llano Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame for years of outstanding service to the community. In 1990-1991, he was elected Cowboy of the Year by Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association. In 2001, he was the grand marshal of the Llano Rodeo Parade. Alex was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one daughter, Franklin Mae Hardin; one sister, Vera Renick; and three brothers, Byron, Jasper and Lynn Hardin. He is survived by one daughter, Sally Hardin of Austin; one nephew, Roddy Maddox of Cherokee; one niece, Barbara Grimes of San Saba; two great-nieces, Nancy Burnette of San Antonio and Ricci Grimes of College Station; three great-nephews, Ricky Maddox of Cherokee, Roman Maddox of Farmers Branch and Reagan Grimes of Georgetown; and a host of friends. Service will be Thursday, Dec. 13, in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Henderson officiating. Pallbearers will be Roddy Maddox, Roman Maddox, Robert Grimes, Reagan Grimes, Lee Duncan, Sam Harris and Bryan Hadsil. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home December 13, 2001 12/13/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today Inez Morris Heritage Funeral Home, Brady 2 p.m. Luciana Torres Eola Baptist Church, Eola 11 a.m. Frank Hardin Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne, Llano 2 p.m. Elva Snider Llano City Cemetery, Llano 10 a.m. Betty Brown Pecos Funeral Home, Pecos 11 a.m. Hubert Hillin Desert Hills Cemetery, Presidio 2 p.m. Raymond Dyer Broadway Baptist Church, Sweetwater 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO David E. Hubbard, 38, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at his residence. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Joseph W. Fountain, 81, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at his residence. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Harris Avenue Baptist Church with burial at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife Vonetta Sinyard Fountain of San Angelo; daughters Wanda Smith of Baytown, Glenda Joseph of Lenoir, N.C.; a sister Willene (Billie) Long of San Angelo; brothers Clifford W. Fountain of Grape Creek and Aaron W. Fountain of Keota, Okla. SAN ANGELO Ruth Elizabeth Kennedy, 81, of Barnhart died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in Sudburg, Canada. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Barnhart Cemetery in Barnhart. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include brothers, Don and Bill; and sister, Dot. BIG SPRING Rozelle McKenney Dohoney, 93, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Janell Jan Martin Lanier, 55, of Snyder died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in a Lubbock hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Decker Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Bob Lanier of Snyder; son, Scott Lanier of Amarillo; sister, Linda Fry of Amarillo; brother, Greg Martin of Dallas; father, Melvin Martin of Sweetwater; and stepdaughter, Cindy Hendley of Eula. FORT STOCKTON Estefana B. Gonzalez, 69, of Hearne died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in Hearne. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in St. Josephs Catholic Church. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Baldomero B. Gonzalez Jr. of Fort Stockton, Valentin B. Gonzalez, Juan B. Gonzalez and Baldomero F. Gonzalez III, all of Bryan/College Station, and Antonio B. Gonzalez of Laredo; daughter, Rosemarie Ybarra of Bryan/College Station; brothers, Elpidio Barrera of McCamey and Ydilio Barrera of Odessa; and sisters, Estulia Falcon of Odessa and Alvesa Parra of San Diego. PECOS Santiago Vasquez Garcia, 88, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ramona Garcia of Pecos; sons, Ricky Garcia, Mike Garcia, and Joe Garcia, all of Pecos; daughters, Maria Fuentez and Josefine Garcia, both of Pecos, Janet Garcia of Perris, Calif., Amelia Garcia of Minnesota, Irene Garcia of Lubbock and Lorina Garcia of Madera, Calif. MONAHANS Barbara Ruth Tate, 55, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in a local hospital. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Monahans Christian Assembly. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Richard McDonald of Monahans and Charlie McDonald of Midland; daughter, Melody McDonald of Clovis; parents, Charlie and Johnanna Tate, both of Monahans; brothers, Rusty Tate of Wylie, S.C., and Sherman Wagner of San Antonio; and sister, Peggy Jo Hale of Monahans. STANTON Ophelia Fiji K. Rhodes, 91, of Kingsland died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in Burnet. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Gilbreath Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Susan Beck of Kingsland. LLANO Mathew Odes Jeffrey, 88, of Kingsland died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in Llano. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Valley Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Bob Jeffrey of Austin; daughter, Glo Wanda Fore of Kingsland; brothers, Sammy Jeffrey of Richland Springs and Cloy Jeffrey of Brownwood; and sister, Ollie Boothe of Buda. SAN SABA Marsha Lynn Stricker, 37, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Richland Springs Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Richard Taylor; mother, Sue Bohls of Tow; daughter, Heather Lou Capps of Killeen; sister, Michelle Hibler of San Saba; and brothers, Michael Stricker of Dallas, Marty Stricker of Lake Brownwood and Craig Vogel of Kingsland. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries DOROTHY SALKELD HOWERTON Dorothy Salkeld Howerton was born on July 27, 1905, in Pittsburgh to the Reverend Edgar D. and Byrdie Salkeld, She passed from this life on Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in San Angelo. She attended public schools in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Oklahoma. She graduated from Central High School in Oklahoma City, and earned bachelors and masters degrees from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, having graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She married Lacy Howerton in 1928 in Abilene and moved to San Angelo in 1941. In 1948 she began teaching at Glenmore School, then a county school, and was appointed principal in 1950, a post she held until her retirement in 1971. For the next seven years she taught at Sacred Heart School. Her most memorable highlight as Glenmores principal came in 1970 when she entered seven student scrapbooks on Americanism to the Freedom Foundation in Washington, D.C., Glenmore was selected nationwide as the outstanding elementary school, and she was chosen as the nations outstanding principal. She was also the driving force in the early 1950s in seeing that women principals in San Angelo received the same salary as men principals. Following retirement, she remained active in PTA and the Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the First Christian Church for 60 years. Her lifes motto has been to live everyday to its fullest so that when you lie down at night you will have known that you have contributed something worthwhile. Rustin once said, The highest reward for a mans toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the First Christian Church with Ben Hubert and Karen Schmeltekopf officiating. A visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Johnsons Funeral Home. Her seven grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be her seven great-grandchildren, Kevin and Megan Schniers, Eliza and Ethan Pattie, Emil and Alexandra Poss and Loren Wolfe. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1981; her parents; three brothers, Edgar, Dan and Phil Salkeld; and a sister, Margaret Peck. Survivors include her son and his wife, Joel and Ann Howerton of San Angelo; daughter and her husband, Martha and Delnor Poss of Midland; seven grandchildren, Mark Poss of Vienna, Va., Nathan Poss of El Paso, Del Poss of Madison, Wis., Katie Schniers of San Angelo, Martha Pattie of Houston, Lacy Wolfe of Cape Coral, Fla., and David Howerton of Plano; and seven great-grandchildren. She wishes to thank all those relatives as well as her many friends for making her time on earth a satisfying time. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Myrtlewood Estates and the Regency House for their kindness and help. It was Mrs. Howertons request that those wishing to send a memorial might designate it to the First Christian Church to be used in a fund to replace the chimes in the steeple. Johnsons Funeral Home JUANITA ELLIOTT COLLINS Juanita Elliott Collins, 65, of San Angelo died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at her residence. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14 in Paint Rock Cemetery. Juanita was born Feb. 19, 1936, in San Angelo to Laurel J. and Mary Ann Elliott. She was a lifetime resident of San Angelo and a waitress. Survivors include her four children, Patricia Johnson and husband, Dan, James Calcavecchia and wife, Penny, Rae Lyn Calcavecchia and husband, Curtis McCleery, and Robert Collins, all of San Angelo; one brother, Roy Blackie Elliott and wife, Barbara, of San Angelo; two sisters, Onita Green and JoAnn Midge Elliott, both of San Angelo; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Hope. Her granddaughter, Cheyenne Collins, preceded Juanita in death. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Hospice of San Angelo, Dr. Leckie and Tracy. Johnsons Funeral Home ROBERT EARL BENNETT Robert Earl Bennett, 60, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, at his residence. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Reeves officiating. A reception will be at 2417 Coleman St. following the service. Robert was born Aug. 9, 1941, in Tennessee to Richard and Gladys Bennett. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Joanna Bennett of San Angelo; his mother, Gladys Ida Bennett of Franklin, Tenn.; children, Richard Earl Bennett of Franklin, Terera Harris and husband, Matthew, of Bon Aqua, Tenn., Belinda Williams and husband, Jefferey, of Spring Hill, Tenn., Robert Burton Bennett of Franklin and David Bennett and wife, Wendy, of Old Hickory, Tenn.; stepdaughter, Tammy Vornadore and husband, Tommy, of San Angelo; brothers, Frank Bennett and wife, Dot, of Springfield, Tenn., Harry Bennett of Franklin, and Russell Bennett and wife, Vickie of Eastaboga, Ala.; six grandsons; one granddaughter; and aunts and uncles. Johnsons Funeral Home December 14, 2001 12/14/01 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Robert Bennett Johnsons Funeral Home 2 p.m. Joseph Fountain Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 10 a.m. Dorothy Howerton First Christian Church 2 p.m. ELSEWHERE Ruth Kennedy Barnhart Cemetery, Barnhart 11 a.m. Estefana Gonzales St. Josephs Church, Fort Stockton 10 a.m. Juanita Collins Paint Rock Cemetery, Paint Rock 11 a.m. Santiago Garcia Santa Rosa Catholic Church, Pecos 10 a.m. Ophelia Rhodes First United Methodist Church, Stanton 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO James Jim Jackson, 64, of San Angelo died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at his residence. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Velma Jackson of San Angelo; daughter, Katrina Jackson; sister, Shirley M. Wallace of San Angelo; and brother, Dale Jackson of Spokane, Wash. SWEETWATER Severo L. Fierros, 64, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at his residence. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Janie Fierros of Sweetwater; daughters, Cecilia Fierros and Sylvia Cantu, both of Sweetwater; son, Victor Fierros of Sweetwater; sisters, Bessie Borrego of Abilene, Ruth Heredia of Sweetwater and Rita Gomez of Delano, Calif.; and brother, Bobby Molina of Colorado City. COLEMAN Roy G. Bodine, 92, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Walker Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Midway Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Mable Steele of Clyde, Bonnie Metthew of Eastland, Voncille Wellborn of Amarillo and Carol Ann Foster of Goldsboro. MONAHANS Norma Brown, 77, of Coyanosa died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in Odessa. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Jim Brown of Odessa; daughter, Patricia Ann King of Fort Stockton; brothers, William Allen Tipton of Grandfalls and John Henry Tipton of Tera Haute, Ind.; and sister, Doris Fausett of Monahans. PECOS Helen Kathry Humphries, 91, of Balmorhea died Nov. 30, 2001, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Balmorhea Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home. Survivors include one great-nephew. BALLINGER Vera Opal Wallace, 76, of Odessa and formerly of Paint Rock died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at her residence. Service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Rains-Seale Funeral Home with burial in Concho Cemetery in Concho. Survivors include daughters, Joyce Ritchey of Dryden and Carol Hill of Odessa; and sisters, Sadie Dixon and Lois Marks. FORT STOCKTON Velton A. Kerr, 78, of Fort Stockton died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Church with burial in East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Claudette Kerr of Fort Stockton and Frances Kerr of Yuma, Ariz.; and sister, Ima Jean Herbert of Spotsylvania, Va. BRADY Charlene Bratton Ramsey, 83, of Richardson died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Pauls Episcopal Church with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. Survivors include daughters, Sonja Emmrich of Richardson, Dixie Clark of Bedford and Mary Mayfield of Arlington. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries J.G. GILLIE PFLUGER Gillie Pfluger went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001. Joseph Gilmore Gillie Pfluger was born Aug. 13, 1916, in Priddy, Texas, to Joe M. and Hattie Pfluger. Soon after his birth, the family moved to Eldorado, Texas, and then to San Angelo, where he attended North Ward, San Angelo Junior High School and San Angelo High School. Following graduation, he attended the University of Texas at Austin. In 1942, Gillie entered the U.S. Army Air Corps where he served until 1944; and, upon discharge, returned to San Angelo. In 1942, Gillie married Delle Bates. From this union, three children were born; Gillene Swain of Ruidoso, N.M., Brenda McLain of Pipe Creek, Texas, and Gary Pfluger of San Angelo. This family tree was further blessed with seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Gillies vocation was farming, and in 1955, at the height of the drought, the family relocated to Pecos, where he farmed until 1963. The family then returned to San Angelo where Gillie continued farming and pursuing his love of many activities including the Business Mens Bible Class and his loyal dedication to Boy Scouting. His hobbies included being an avid stamp and coin collector. Delle passed away in 1964, and in 1966 Gillie was wed to Virginia Speck Longenette, who brought her sons Shad Longenette of Round Rock and Lowell Longenette of San Angelo into the family. During the mid-60s and 70s, Virginia and Gillie owned The Continental House on David Street and provided the area with a unique collection of household items and gifts for all occasions. Virginia and Gillie were well known for the many estate sales they conducted throughout the area during the 1980s. They delighted in discovering America together in numerous travels during their marriage. Contributions to the community including delivering Meals for the Elderly, working with the boy scouts and being a faithful servant at College Hills Christian Church. Gillie initially became involved in the Boy Scout movement at the tender age of 12; and remained active, faithful and a responsible leader in excess of 67 years. During this time, he attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1933, the Silver Beaver Award in 1972 and Outstanding Scout Master Award via the National Eagle Scout Association in 1983. In 1994, the Troop 7 Scout House was named in his honor. His dedication to church, family, scouting and the Business Mens Bible Class was an honor to the community and to his Savior, Jesus Christ. Gillie is survived by his children, Gillene and Ed Swain, Brenda and Ronnie McLain and Gary and Cindy Pfluger; and stepchildren, Shad and Evelyn Longenette and Lowell and Cathy Longenette. Grandchildren include Eric Castleberry, Denise Gregory, Rhonda Roberson, Monica Magee, Debra Turner, Amanda and Lauren Pfluger and Troy and Matthew Longenette. The family acknowledges and is grateful to Meadow Creek Nursing Center for their tender loving care provided to Gillie. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with Darryl Smith officiating. Friends and family are invited for visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Eagle Scouts from Troop 7, Mike Poulter, Ed McClintock, David Hair, Mark Hamilton and Keith Ward. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Archer, Jim Rasor, Bill Seaman, Gary Lindahl, ONeal Westbrook and Johnny Coats. Memorials may be directed to Boy Scout Troop 7 of San Angelo or West Texas Rehabilitation Center. Johnsons Funeral Home JOSEPH JAY WALTER FOUNTAIN Joseph Jay Walter Fountain, 81, of San Angelo, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend went to be with his God on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001. He was born to Joseph Walter and Maria Ruth Powell Fountain on July 16, 1920, in Haskell County, Okla. Jay leaves numerous survivors who will miss him forever including his wife 59 years, Vonetta Sinyard Fountain; daughter, Wanda and son-in-law, W.C. Smith III, of Baytown; daughter, Glenda, son-in-law, Bob, grandson, Zachary Joseph and granddaughter, Laura Rebecca Booth, all of Lenoir, N.C.; one sister, Willene Billie Long of San Angelo; brothers, Clifford W. of Grape Creek and Aaron W. Fountain of Keota, Okla.; and numerous devoted nieces and nephews. Jay was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Flora Mathis, Ann McKnight, Temper Doss and Mildred Henson; and a brother, David. Jay was a longtime resident of San Angelo and worked in construction, owned and operated a cabinet manufacturing business and taught wood shop at Lee Junior High School from 1972 to 1986. He had a deep and meaningful relationship with his God and manifested Christ in his relationships and his daily walk. His church activities and his career touched the lives of children. His spirit of fun and joy drew others to him and his testimony is one of love, compassion, mercy, generosity and integrity. Jay was cared for in his last days by his wife and family. The compassionate skilled care of Hospice made it possible for his wife, children and other family members to be with him throughout his illness. We especially appreciate Bobbi Brandt whose gentle guidance and care brought peace and comfort to Jay and his family. We also extend our thanks to Sue Ann Martin for her many middle-of-the-night visits to provide crisis intervention, encouragement and compassion to Jay, his wife and children. Al Stevens, Janelle Stahl, Virginia Clark, Gene Sherrod, William Rosser and Mary Camarillo were also part of the hospice team, which met every crisis with grace and dignity and whose loving ministrations eased Jay and our family through this journey. The family request memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo, 36 E. Twohig, Suite 1100, San Angelo, Texas 76903. Because of the loving gift of their care and vigilance, we were allowed the peace of knowing that he was as comfortable as possible. We thank you, precious man, for your unconditional love, loyalty, never ending optimism and encouragement which made us all want to explore the possibilities of life and know that you were there to pick us all want to explore the possibilities of life and know that you were there to pick up the pieces of failure or rejoice in celebration of successes. We are grateful to have shared our lives with you. Your legacy and life in eternity with your God make your loss bearable. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Harris Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. J. Earl Dunn and the Rev. Charles Beal officiating. Pallbearers will be Bill Camron, David Hale, Roger Meacham, Robert Hooper, Tommy Matthews and Randall Williams. Robert Massie Funeral Home DAVID EDMUND HUBBARD David E. Hubbard slipped quietly into eternal rest Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, after a long and courageous battle with spinal meningitis. Never one to complain, this lover of life and all things regarding horses left his many admirers and friends too soon, too suddenly. David was a best friend to all. David never met an enemy. He was a son, a brother, a lover, a helpmate, a confidant, a shoulder to cry on and a friend to all. David lived his life in service to others. He was devoted to his family and friends, and never missed an opportunity to help someone else. David loved all animals. David was the definition of servant to his fellow man. A new commandment I give unto you. That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:34 David E. Hubbard was that love. The world is a better place because David E. Hubbard walked upon it. We miss you, David! The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Hunt, Dr. Stanley, the caring, wonderful staff of Shannon Medical Center, nurse Leslie at the San Angelo Health Clinic, the incredible folks at San Angelo AIDS Foundation and the many people who gave their support and encouragement during this difficult time. Every word was needed, every prayer felt. Thank all of you so very much. David was a graduate of Robert Lee High School. Honorary pallbearers are Craig Skiles, Vurtis Howard, Cary Carmen, Manual Lujan, Buzz Stewart, Edwin Bicknell, Billy Gibson and Mitchell Smith. David is survived in this life by his mother, Gloria Nelson and husband, Neil, of San Angelo; father, James Hubbard of San Angelo; sister, Tracy Myers of Plano; brother, Steven Hubbard and wife, Sharon, of San Angelo; very special friend, Ken Grimm of San Angelo; niece, Misti Myers of Plano; grandmother, Dean Block of Monrovia, Calif.; and several aunts and uncles. He also leaves behind his special friends, Hope and Honey. David requested that any memorials be given to the San Angelo AIDS Foundation or animal charity. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel. Robert Massie Funeral Home