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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/ *********************************************************************** February 8, 2002 02/8/02 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Melissa Contreras St. Josephs Catholic Church 10 a.m. Charles Winburne Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 2 p.m. ELSEWHERE Rena Compton Rains-Seale Funeral Home, Ballinger 2 p.m. Mabel Kirkland Myers & Smith Funeral Home, Big Spring 10:30 a.m. Olivia Asbill First United Methodist Church, Mason 10 a.m. Andre Valdez Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Sweetwater 11 a.m. Ethel Wheeler Winters Funeral Home, Winters 10:30 a.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Lena Mae Luxton, 89, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Gloria Porch of Boerne; sons, Ray Luxton of Odessa and Everett Luxton of San Angelo; and brothers, Gene Williams of San Angelo and Robert Williams of Ozona. SAN ANGELO Mattie Lee Koenig, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in a Robert Lee care center. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Leonard Koenig of Miles and Randy Koenig of San Angelo; brother, Bill McNurlen of San Angelo; and sister, Quanita Scoggin of San Angelo. SAN ANGELO Margaret Heatly Thomas, 79, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Ed Hook, 55, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. KERMIT Esta Lee Beatrice Tye, 93, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, in Longview. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Survivors include sisters, Nadine Mowinckle of Houston, Margaret Seely of Longview and Topsy Yarbrough of Austin. BIG SPRING Viola Neas, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Sandra Rhodes of Big Spring; and son, Dwight Sidney Neas of Houston. PECOS Janis G. Morehead, 61, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at her residence. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Edward Curtis of Pecos; sons, Chris Dale Crawford of Pecos, Bruce Leon Crawford of Schecksville, Pa., Bret Dwayne Crawford of Krum and Charles Morehead of Odessa; brothers, Willis Cook of Beaumont, Ernest Cook and Marion Cook, both of Pecos, Gene Cook of Mentone and Johnny Cook of Odessa; and sister, JoAnn Beauchamp of San Angelo. EARLY Myrl Stuart, 94, of Brownwood died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, in a Brownwood hospital. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Millersview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heartland Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, John Lee Stuart of San Angelo and Troy Stuart of Yorktown; and daughter, Barbara of Bangs. KERMIT Ellinor Jacobs, 94, of Midland, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Cooper Funeral Chapel with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Mamie Bewley of Odessa and Lou Ray Harp of Midland; and sister, Ann Williams of Seguin. FORT STOCKTON Eldeen Johnson, 76, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002. Service with military honors will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Fort Stockton Funeral Home with burial in East Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Jackie R. Johnson of Fort Stockton; son, Eldeen Johnson Jr. of Buchannon, W.Va.; daughters, Janet McKelvy of Three Rivers and Dee Nance Gilmer; sister, Pearl Pardue of Lamar, Ark.; and brother, Fred Johnson of Crosbyton. SWEETWATER Cora Lee Watson, 81, of Weatherford died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in Fort Worth. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Newman Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Armstrong of Weatherford and Sharon Cunningham of Abilene; son, Olen H. Watson Jr. of Weatherford; brothers, Charles Banner of Hillsboro, David Banner of Red Oak, Franklin Banner of Weston and Chester Banner of New York; and sisters, Odell Stallcup of Hillsboro and Louise Bishop of Loop. FORT STOCKTON Enedina G. Barron, 71, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include children, Tina Mercado and Hector Gonzales, both of Fort Stockton and Elidia Martinez of Del Rio; and sisters, Frances Terrazes and Carmen Garcia, both of Fort Stockton. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries DENNIE M. EDWARDS Dennie M. Edwards, 57, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, in a local hospital. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Robert Lee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eugene, Bill and Greg Williams, Troy E. Montgomery, and Marlow and Frankie Wojtek. Mr. Edwards was born May 7, 1944, in Levelland, Texas. Dennie married Sandra K. Cobb June 10, 1967, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Mr. Edwards was a directional drilling engineer in the oil exploration business and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Lafayette, La. Dennie has gone to be with his Heavenly Father. What a day of rejoicing that is, for he had a close relationship with his Maker. Dennie loved God and nourished his family with that love. He so enjoyed holding a newborn baby, seeing the first blooms open up on his roses, watching the cardinals feeding their young and feeling a good piece of wood in his hands take shape as he built a new piece of furniture. Dennie was preceded in death by his stepfather, John H. Edwards; his mother, Melba Edwards; and a brother, Henry H. Edwards Sr. Survivors include his wife, Sandra K. Edwards of San Angelo; a son, Dennie M. Edwards Jr. and his wife, Colleen, of Lafayette, La.; a daughter, Melissa Elyce Griffith and her husband, Christopher, of Temple; his father and stepmother, Delmar and Eleanore Swain of Modesto, Calif.; a brother, Delmar Swain Jr. of Modesto, Calif.; a sister, Debra Swain of Arnold, Calif.; a granddaughter, Katelyn Elyce Griffith of Temple; three nephews, Henry H. Edwards Jr., and Jason and Matthew Edwards, all of Big Spring; a niece, Candice Richardson of Saint Marys, Ga.; and mother-in-law, Beatrice Cobb of San Angelo. Dennie will be missed by many other wonderful family members and friends. Johnsons Funeral Home NONA MAE REESE Nona Mae Reese, born Jan. 31, 1922, to Wilbur and Virginia Knox, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, in San Angelo. She left peacefully to her eternal home. Gee Gee, as she was affectionately known as to her family, began work for GTE in 1982. She then worked at Southgate Church of Christs Christian counseling ministry as a secretary of Kurt Chunn until 1998. She also did extensive volunteer work through her church with World Bible Studies and touched numerous lives. Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Mary Gremillion. She is survived by her sister, Betty Dobkin and her husband, Lloyd; her daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Truell Avants; her five grandchildren and their spouses, Tammy Barge, Laura and George Aguirre, Lawrence and Lisa Greer, Ginny and Alan Adams and Jason Greer; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also special are family members, Larry and Aretta Greer. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Southgate Church of Christ with Kurt Chunn officiating. Her family wishes to extend much gratitude for the love and personal care given by Dr. Vayden Stanley, Melanie Cox, VistaCare Hospice and Regency House. Memorials may be made to VistaCare Hospice, Southgate Church of Christ or the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation. Johnsons Funeral Home DIANA MORITZ WILLIS Diana Moritz Willis, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at Shannon Medical Center. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at First Presbyterian Church with associate pastor Tracey Davenport officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Born Oct. 9, 1938, in Nashville, Tenn., Diana spent her childhood in San Angelo. She graduated from San Angelo High School in 1956, Stephens College in 1958 and Texas Christian University in 1960, where she was the social chairman for Alpha Delta Pi. An elementary school teacher, Diana taught in San Angelo, Fort Worth, Governors Island, N.Y., and retired in 1997 from Northside Independent School District in San Antonio. She is survived by her husband, James E. Willis of San Angelo; son, David R. Hill of Chicago; daughter, Deborah L. Morgan and husband, Russell, of Bulverde; grandchildren, Ryan Alan Morgan, Travis Garrett Morgan, Zachary Mason Morgan and Crystal Michelle Morgan; and brother, Arthur Lee Moritz of North Richland Hills. She is also survived by beloved aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Moritz of Dallas and their son, Terry Moritz and wife, Robin, of Tomball; brothers-in-law, Lewis E. Willis and wife, Nina, of Dallas and L.K. Willis Jr. of Austin; and Mrs. Wallace A. Moritz of San Angelo; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, June Elizabeth Lyles Moritz; and her father, Wallace A. Moritz, and stepmother, Ruth K. Moritz. Pallbearers will be Kreg Kimple, Steve Martin, Bill McManus, Ryan Morgan, Travis Morgan and Lewis Willis. The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. M. Ayass and all the nurses in ICU at Shannon Medical Center for their loving care and attention. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association or a charity of choice. Johnsons Funeral Home OLIVIA SEE ASBILL MASON Olivia See Scarborough was born Aug. 11, 1914, in Carlsbad, Texas, in Tom Green County to Thomas Milton and Olivia See Pritchett Scarborough. She graduated from Lake View High School in 1931. In 1937, she married Thomas Edgar Asbill in Grape Creek, Texas, on Christmas day. They were the parents of five boys and one girl. Two of their children, James Aubrey and Baby Ray preceded her in death. In 1957, she received a teaching degree from Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas. This was no easy task with four children at home. After graduation she taught in Elbow until they moved to Sterling City in 1959, where she continued teaching for 22 more years. She retired in May of 1981 after teaching and touching the lives of Texas children for 30 years. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church, serving in various capacities including many years as secretary of the administrative board and offices of U.M.W. Olivia also enjoyed years of membership in the Wimodausis Study Club of Sterling City. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Thomas E. Asbill; her three sons, Sandy Asbill and Shirley of Tiger, Ga., Jack Asbill and Dorothy of Mason and Vernon Asbill and Kate of Carlsbad, New Mexico; one daughter, Mary Ruth Roger and Tommy of Kremlin, Okla.; four sisters, Annie B. Halfmann, Fay Filburn and Jo Scarborough, all of San Angelo, and Kate Cain of Graham. Also surviving Mimi are her six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She loved the Lord, her family, friends and home. Mimi will long be remembered for her cheerful disposition and caring ways. The memories of her kindheartedness will continue to bless all who knew her. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at First United Methodist Church in Mason. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Grape Creek Cemetery. Mason Funeral Home JERRY MAZUR Jerry Mazur, 80, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 7, 2002. He was born on Aug. 29, 1921, in Rowena to Henry and Frances Mazur. He married Irene Matthiesen on Nov. 26, 1946. A World War II veteran, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in Sept. 1942 and served until Feb 1946. He lived his whole life in the San Angelo area, retiring from Goodfellow Air Force Base in 1978. He was actively engaged in farming up to the time of his death. He was a member of Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and Western Dance Club. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Benny Mazur. Survivors include his wife, Irene Mazur; and children, Wayne and Sandy Mazur of San Antonio and their sons, Stacy and Clay of Fort Worth, Carolyn and Bob Bleacher of Coral Springs, Fla., their son, Brant of Orlando, Fla., Glenda and Jim of Hambright of San Angelo, their sons, Bryan of San Angelo and Cory of Corpus Christi, David and Jenice Mazur, their sons, Matthew and Mitchell of San Angelo, Richard and Crystal Mazur and their daughters, Marissa and Tiffany of Austin, Patrick and Dana Mazur, and their son, Chase of Austin, Ann Marie and Ward Clemmons, their son, Sebastian of Fort Smith, Ark., and Larry Mazur of Dallas. His sisters include his twin, Jerline Halfmann and her husband, Eugene, of Big Spring, Jane Nolder of Del Rio and Dorine Schroeder and her husband, Harvey, of San Angelo; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Nothing meant more to him than being able to visit with his family and call his many friends, going to dances, playing dominoes, farming and traveling. Daddy never met a stranger; everyone was his friend. His happiest times were spent on the tractor plowing, dancing with his wife of 56 years, or keeping up with his many kids. He lived life to the fullest. Pallbearers will be Cliff Hohensee, Jimmy Hohensee, Floyd Frerich, Vernon Jeschke, Tony Sherman and Jerry Sefcik. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday evening, Feb. 8, at Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart in San Angelo. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the church with Bishop Leroy Matthiesen officiating. The burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. We will miss you Daddy, Wayne, Carolyn, Glenda, Richard, David, Patrick, Ann Marie and Larry. The family requests memorials be made to the Seminary Burse or to a charity of choice. Johnsons Funeral Home MARCELINA NORIEGA SANCHEZ SONORA Marcelina Noriega Sanchez died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, in Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. Rosary and prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Kerbow Funeral Home. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. Anns Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Marcelina Noriega Sanchez was born June 2, 1921, in Del Rio, Texas, to Jesus and Maria Noriega. Later the Noriega family established themselves in Sonora, Texas, in the community known as Loma Alta. In 1941, Marcelina married Alfredo Flores Sanchez. Marcelina Sanchez is survived by her husband, Alfredo Sanchez; her daughter, Alma Sanchez Pérez of San Antonio; her son, Hector Sanchez and wife, Carmen, of Sonora; her grandchildren, Marisol Perez of San Antonio, Louie Pérez and wife, Amy, Stephanie Pérez Minjarez and husband, Jesse Rene, all of San Angelo, Melinda Castañeda and husband, Osbaldo, Adrian Sanchez and Anthony Sanchez of Sonora; and great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Austin Lee Castañeda, Osbaldo Castañeda, Leandra Castañeda, Timmy Sanchez, Abigail Sanchez, Jordan Minjarez, Joshua Minjarez and Jonah Minjarez. She is also survived by her brother, Jesus Noriega of Sonora; sisters, Benecia Cavazos of Ballinger, Esperanza Arredondo and Guadalupe Jimenez, both of Sonora; and many nieces and nephews throughout Texas and California. Marcelina Noriega Sanchez will be remembered by everyone as a woman of faith, charity and as someone who loved her family and community. Siempre consideraba la comunidad de Loma Alta un lugar de tradición y familia. Allí para ella las generaciones de familia Noriega siempre iban existir. Vamos a extrañar nuestra madre, abuela, hermana y compañera. CHARLES OTHO WINBURNE Charles Otho Winburne beloved husband, dad, paw-paw and great-pawpaw passed from this earth at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Harold Watkins, of the Freedom Fellowship Church, officiating. Charlie was born Nov. 16, 1930, in San Angelo to Charles Otho and Gladys Winburne. From a very young age, Charlie loved the outdoors. He grew up in San Angelo on the Concho River. He loved swimming, fishing, hunting and boating. He will always be a hero to us. At the tender age of nine, he saved a woman from drowning in the Concho River and he was awarded the Carnegie Medal of Honor. Also, at the age of nine, in addition to the medal, he was awarded a scholarship to college applying to Angelo State University. Charlie worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for five years and owned a Gulf Station for five years. He started his own mobile home business known as Flying W. Mobile Homes and was in business for over 35 years. Charlie could always turn around the worst situations into a positive and fulfilling result. He had a contagious laugh and a big heart and was the life of the party. Charlie saw the good in everyone. His generosity was never ending to his family and friends. His positive attitude and determination is something he has instilled in everyone close to him. Charlie never met a stranger. He loved and lived life to its fullest. Charlie will be missed dearly by family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors are his wife of 51 years, Marjorie Winburne of San Angelo; two daughters, Kathy Schiller and husband, Jim, Julie Smith, and a son, David Winburne, both of San Angelo; two brothers, Roy Winburne of Llano and Jerry Winburne of Houston; a special mother-in-law, Bertha Messer Jennings; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many family and friends. Robert Massie Funeral Home February 9, 2002 02/9/02 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Dennie Edwards Johnsons Funeral Home 11 a.m. Lena Luxton Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 10:30 a.m. Jerry Mazur Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart 10 a.m. Nona Reese Southgate Church of Christ 3 p.m. Diana Willis First Presbyterian Church 2 p.m. ELSEWHERE Rena Compton Rains-Seale Funeral Home, Ballinger 2 p.m. Hoyle Smith Bethlehem Baptist Church, Big Lake 11 a.m. Myrl Stuart Millersview Cemetery, Early 11:30 a.m. Enedina Barron St. Joseph Church, Fort Stockton 1:30 p.m. Ellinor Jacobs Cooper Funeral Chapel, Kermit 3 p.m. Esta Tye Cooper Funeral Chapel, Kermit 11 a.m. Fred Wittenburg Jr. St. Marys Church, Lampasas 1 p.m. Frankie Pavey Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne, Llano 11 a.m. Janis Morehead First Christian Church, Pecos 10 a.m. Marcelina Sanchez St. Anns Catholic Church, Sonora 10:30 a.m. Joe Fambro Stephenville Funeral Chapel, Stephenville 2 p.m. Cora Watson Newman Cemetery, Sweetwater 10:30 a.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Margaret Heatly Thomas, 79, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Wayne Thomas and James Thomas, both of San Angelo; brothers, Bill Heatly, J.M. Heatly, Kenneth Heatly, Johnny Heatly and Jerry Heatly; and sisters, Joy McElmurray, Grace Bright, Elsie Keenan, Ruby Sipe, Emma Watson, Nelda Sue Hobbs and Sherry Fellers. SAN ANGELO Ed Hook, 55, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Heights Baptist Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Hook of San Angelo; mother, Florene Hook of San Angelo; sons, Craig Hook of Blue Ridge and Larry Hook of San Angelo; and daughters, Janet Oliver of San Angelo and Angela Maner of Smyer. SAN ANGELO Oressa Monsey Martin, 80, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 3 p.m. Monday in the Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Survivors include stepson, Mike Lawrence of Patriot, Ohio; and half-sister, Autrey Woods of Hearst. SAN ANGELO Julio Martinez Cemental, 81, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in a local hospital. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today at Gutierrez North Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Asamblea Apostolica in Big Lake with burial in Glenrest Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martina Cemental; sons, Santiago Cemental of San Angelo, Elias Cemental of Arkansas and Julio Cemental Jr. of Big Lake; daughters, Esperanza Griner and Irma Cemental, both of Big Lake and Eva Garcia of San Angelo; and brother, Dolores Cemental of San Angelo. COLEMAN Sarah L. Sally Walker, 64, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Walker Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman City Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Tom G. Walker; sons, Tim Walker and Thomas Walker, both of Coleman and Todd Walker of Houston; and sister, Dr. Barbara Moore of Golden, Colo. SAN SABA Jack Linn, 93, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Wallace Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are by Howell-Doran Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Alice Linn of San Saba; and sons, Ronald W. Linn of Cloudcroft, N.M., and Gary Dale Linn of Irving. SWEETWATER Jimmy Golden Bunnell, 86, of Roscoe died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in San Angelo. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Grace King, 75, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. Survivors include daughters, Barbara Hull and Durinda OBrien, both of Big Spring; son, Clifton Wayne King of Monahans; brothers, Homer Bryant of Kermit and Ross Bryant of Odessa; and sisters, Aline Long and Lois Hatter, both of Lampasas. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries NONA MAE REESE Nona Mae Reese, born Jan. 31, 1922, to Wilbur and Virginia Knox, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, in San Angelo. She left peacefully to her eternal home. Gee Gee, as she was affectionately known as to her family, began work for GTE in 1982. She then worked at Southgate Church of Christs Christian counseling ministry as a secretary of Kurt Chunn until 1998. She also did extensive volunteer work through her church with World Bible Studies and touched numerous lives. Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Mary Gremillion. She is survived by her sister, Betty Dobkin and her husband, Lloyd; her daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Truell Avants; her five grandchildren and their spouses, Tammy Barge, Laura and George Aguirre, Lawrence and Lisa Greer, Ginny and Alan Adams and Jason Greer; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also special are family members, Larry and Aretta Greer. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Southgate Church of Christ with Kurt Chunn officiating. Her family wishes to extend much gratitude for the love and personal care given by Dr. Vayden Stanley, Melanie Cox, VistaCare Hospice and Regency House. Memorials may be made to VistaCare Hospice, Southgate Church of Christ or the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation. Johnsons Funeral Home JERRY MAZUR Jerry Mazur, 80, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 7, 2002. He was born on Aug. 29, 1921, in Rowena to Henry and Frances Mazur. He married Irene Matthiesen on Nov. 26, 1946. A World War II veteran, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in Sept. 1942 and served until Feb 1946. He lived his whole life in the San Angelo area, retiring from Goodfellow Air Force Base in 1978. He was actively engaged in farming up to the time of his death. He was a member of Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and Western Dance Club. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Benny Mazur. Survivors include his wife, Irene Mazur; and children, Wayne and Sandy Mazur of San Antonio and their sons, Stacy and Clay of Fort Worth, Carolyn and Bob Bleacher of Coral Springs, Fla., their son, Brant of Orlando, Fla., Glenda and Jim Hambright of San Angelo, their sons, Bryan of San Angelo and Cory of Corpus Christi, David and Jenice Mazur, their sons, Matthew and Mitchell of San Angelo, Richard and Crystal Mazur and their daughters, Marissa and Tiffany of Austin, Patrick and Dana Mazur, and their son, Chase of Austin, Ann Marie and Ward Clemmons, their son, Sebastian of Fort Smith, Ark., and Larry Mazur of Dallas. His sisters include his twin, Jerline Halfmann and her husband, Eugene, of Big Spring, Jane Nolder of Del Rio and Dorine Schroeder and her husband, Harvey, of San Angelo; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Nothing meant more to him than being able to visit with his family and call his many friends, going to dances, playing dominoes, farming and traveling. Daddy never met a stranger; everyone was his friend. His happiest times were spent on the tractor plowing; dancing with his wife of 56 years, or keeping up with his many kids; he lived life to the fullest. Pallbearers will be Cliff Hohensee, Jimmy Hohensee, Floyd Frerich, Vernon Jeschke, Tony Sherman and Jerry Sefcik. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus. Rosary was at 7 p.m. Friday evening, Feb. 8, at Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart in San Angelo. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the church with Bishop Leroy Matthiesen officiating. The burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. We will miss you Daddy, Wayne, Carolyn, Glenda, Richard, David, Patrick, Ann Marie and Larry. The family requests memorials be made to the Seminary Burse or to a charity of choice. Johnsons Funeral Home MARCELINA NORIEGA SANCHEZ SONORA Marcelina Noriega Sanchez died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, in Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. Rosary and prayer service was Friday, Feb. 8, at Kerbow Funeral Home. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. Anns Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Marcelina Noriega Sanchez was born June 2, 1921, in Del Rio, Texas, to Jesus and Maria Noriega. Later the Noriega family established themselves in Sonora, Texas, in the community known as Loma Alta. In 1941, Marcelina married Alfredo Flores Sanchez. Marcelina Sanchez is survived by her husband, Alfredo Sanchez; her daughter, Alma Sanchez Pérez of San Antonio; her son, Hector Sanchez and wife, Carmen, of Sonora; her grandchildren, Marisol Pérez of San Antonio, Louie Pérez and wife, Amy, Stephanie Pérez Minjarez and husband, Jesse Rene, all of San Angelo, Melinda Castañeda and husband, Osbaldo, Adrian Sanchez and Anthony Sanchez of Sonora; and great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Austin Lee Castañeda, Osbaldo Castañeda, Leandra Castañeda, Timmy Sanchez, Abigail Sanchez, Jordan Minjarez, Joshua Minjarez and Jonah Minjarez. She is also survived by her brother, Jesus Noriega of Sonora; sisters, Benecia Cavazos of Ballinger, Esperanza Arredondo and Guadalupe Jimenez, both of Sonora; and many nieces and nephews throughout Texas and California. Marcelina Noriega Sanchez will be remembered by everyone as a woman of faith, charity and as someone who loved her family and community. Siempre consideraba la comunidad de Loma Alta un lugar de tradícion y familia. Allí para ella las generaciones de familia Noriega siempre iban existir. Vamos a extrañar nuestra madre, abuela, hermana y compañera. RENA FULLER COMPTON BALLINGER Rena Fuller Compton, born Oct. 8, 1922, passed away Wednesday, Feb 6, 2002, in Malvern, Ark. Her previous home was in Norton, Texas, before moving two years ago to Malvern. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd E. Compton; a daughter, Patsy New of Longview; a sister, Marie Torkelson of San Angelo; and two brothers, Jack Fuller of San Angelo and Welby Fuller of Crews. Survivors include a daughter, Peggy, and son-in-law, Jerry Whatley, of Rolla, Ark.; a sister, Jetty Faubion of San Angelo; and a brother, Jake; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Fuller of San Angelo. Survivors also include five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Rains-Seale Funeral Home in Ballinger, Texas, with burial in the Garden of Memories of Ballinger. It has been requested that any memorials be sent to ones local Hospice Care Association. Rains-Seale Funeral Home ARTHUR W. SMITH HOT SPRINGS, Ark. Arthur W. Smith, 81, of Hot Springs, Ark., died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, at his residence. Arthur was born Oct. 30, 1920, in San Angelo, Texas, to Fred G. and Oneita (Tankersley) Smith. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Canutillo, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Suann Germany; one brother; and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Carmalita Smith of Hot Springs; daughter, Lynn and husband, Paul, Miller of Pago Pago, American Samoa; grandchildren, Ann Miller, Gail Chennock and Zack and A.J. Germany; great-grandchild, T.J. Miller; son-in-law, Kenny and wife, Shelly, Germany; three aunts; and numerous cousins, all of Texas. Service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Gallimore officiating and Don Howard giving the eulogy. Honorary pallbearers will be P.K. Young, K.G. Germany, G.L. Hild, Pat Tanner, Rick Jackson and Paul Miller. The family will be at 210 Carl Drive F3, Hot Springs. Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 521 Rock Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 or Hospice Home Care, Inc., 3634. Caruth-Hale Funeral Home JOE FAMBRO STEPHENVILLE Joe Fambro, 73, of Stephenville passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at his residence. He was born Dec. 17, 1928, in Wayland, Texas. Joe was a graduate of Breckenridge High School and attended Tarleton State University. He was raised in Stephens County and moved to Erath County in 1950. He married Ellen Chitchi Couger Sept. 5, 1950, in Albany. Joe was a rancher and builder. He was a member of St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Hannibal Masonic Lodge #564, Scottish Rite and Moslah Temple. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Montie Stewart and the Rev. Luther Hollowell officiating. Burial will be in Hannibal Cemetery in Erath County. Survivors include his wife, Chitchi; son and daughter-in-law, Alex and Beverly Fambro of Mingus; brother, Sam Fambro of Breckenridge; sister, Eloise Guerrant of Breckenridge; and grandson, Camron Fambro of Mingus. Memorials may be made to Tarleton Rodeo Arena Building Fund, c/o Tarleton Foundation, Box T-0260, Stephenville, TX 76401, or Joe Fambro Memorial Scholarship c/o Town & Country Bank, P.O. Box 1157, Stephenville, TX 76401. Stephenville Funeral Home KELMER LOYD WHITE Kelmer Loyd White, 80, of San Angelo died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in Baptist Memorials Center. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, in Johnson Street Church of Christ Chapel with Brian Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Harbour Lawn Memorial Park in Costa Mesa, Calif. Kelmer was born May 3, 1921, in Beardsly, Kan., to William Clarence and Annie Myrtle White. He had been a resident of San Angelo for two years and lived in Corsicana, Texas, for six years. Kelmer was a retired cabinetmaker, a United States Army veteran, a member of Southgate Church of Christ and a member of VFW Post 1815. Kelmer was married to Ruth Heinzerling on Feb. 22, 1942, in Los Angeles, Calif. She preceded him in death in May 1998. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John Kelmer and Tennie White of San Angelo and Loyd Eugene and Cindy White of Hotsprings, Ark.; granddaughter, Rebecca Greebon and husband, Gregg, of New Braunfuls, Texas; grandsons, John Avedis White and wife, Jenny, of Jacksonville, N.C., Travis F. White of Dallas and Kyle E. White and wife, Willow, of Whitefish, Mont.; granddaughter, Nicole White of Hotsprings, Ark.; and great-grandson, John A. White II of Jacksonville, N.C. Memorials may be made to the donors choice. The family wishes to express its gratitude to Dr. James C. Barnett, the staff and the caregivers at Baptist Memorials Center. Johnsons Funeral Home GENE ATER TYLER Memorial service for State District Judge Gene Ater will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Pollard United Methodist Church in Tyler with the Rev. Rick Hume and the Rev. Richard Luna officiating. Judge Ater died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in ETMC Hospital in Tyler. Judge Ater was born Jan. 20, 1932, in San Angelo, Texas. He was reared in Pecos, Texas, and graduated from Pecos High School in 1949. From 1951-54 he served as a corpsman in the United States Navy, including 26 months in Korea. On Nov. 24, 1955, he married Caroline Hall in Abilene, Texas. He graduated from McMurry University in Abilene with a bachelors of business administration degree in 1956. Judge Ater received his law degree from Southern Methodist University in 1959. He was an assistant district attorney in Dallas County for a year and then moved to Odessa in 1961 to enter private practice. In 1979, he was elected judge of the 70th Judicial District of Texas and served in Odessa until May of 1992, when he retired to become a senior district judge. Judge Ater and his wife moved to Tyler in 1992. Although he took assignments around the state as a visiting judge, most of his work as a senior district judge was done in the courts in Tyler. In Tyler, he was an active member of Pollard United Methodist Church. Judge Ater was a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Smith County Bar Association and a former member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He was a member of the Tyler Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. Judge Ater is survived by his wife of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Jimmy Petrick of Denton, Texas; two grandchildren, Taylor Petrick and Hunter Petrick, both of Denton; his mother, Norine Hoover and stepfather, Mitchell Hoover, of Pecos; a sister, Peggy Drake and husband, Jimmy, of Hobbs, N.M.; a brother, Jimmy Ater and wife, Carole, of Arlington, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends in the parlor of the Pollard United Methodist Church immediately after the memorial service. Plans for a memorial service in Odessa at St. Lukes United Methodist Church are pending. If desired, memorials may be made to Pollard United Methodist Church, 3030 Copeland Road, Tyler, TX 75701 or St. Lukes United Methodist Church, 1601 East 42nd Street, Odessa, TX 79762. Lloyd James Funeral Home February 10, 2002 2/10/02 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today SAN ANGELO Kelmer White Johnson Street Church of Christ Chapel 3 p.m. ELSEWHERE Sarah Walker Walker Funeral Home, Coleman 2 p.m. Eldeen Johnson Fort Stockton Funeral Home, Fort Stockton 3 p.m. Billie Hairston Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Goldthwaite 4 p.m. Jimmy Bunnell First Baptist Church, Roscoe 2 p.m. Jack Linn Wallace Creek Cemetery, San Saba 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Ann Kimbrell Hall, 77, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in a local hospital. Local visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Johnsons Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wendesday in Bethel Church of Christ in Mount Pleasant with burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Survivors include son, George Warren Hall Jr. of San Angelo; and daughter, Patricia Ann Britt of Wichita Falls. SWEETWATER Jimmy Golden Bunnell, 86, of Roscoe died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in San Angelo. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Roscoe with burial in Roscoe Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Ola Mae Bunnell of Roscoe; daughter, Carol A. Bunnell Atwood of Phoenix; and sons, Jimmy D. Bunnell of Albuquerque, N.M., Kenneth Joe Bunnell of Roscoe and Larry E. Bunnell of Farmington, N.M. ATLANTA, Texas Doris Knight, 66, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Smyrna Cemetery in Cass County. Arrangements are by Hanner Funeral Service. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Knight of Atlanta, Texas; daughters, Pam Power of Atlanta, Texas, and Kim Guinn of Texarkana; brother, J.D. Pharr of San Angelo; and sister, Rozell Westbrook of San Angelo. KINGSLAND Huddle F. Swain, 88, of San Antonio died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in a San Antonio nursing home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home chapel with burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Swain of San Antonio; daughters, Beverly Wood and Carolyn Trahan, both of San Antonio; and sisters, Edna Blackmarr of Chandler and Elizabeth Huckebee of Wills Point. McCAMEY Albino B. Luna, 69, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 8 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Margarita Luna of McCamey; children, Lupe, Rosa, Otillo and Carlos, all of Phoenix, Esmundo of Mexico, Arturo of Hobbs, N.M., and Enedina and Eloy, both of Odessa; brothers, Daniel Luna of Dexter, N.M., Manuel Lunda of McCamey and Fransico Luna of Lake Arthur; and sisters, Elisa Rios of Odessa, Juana Alvarado of Van Horn and Tiburcia Alvarado of McCamey. GOLDTHWAITE Billie Glen Hairston, 76, of Lometa died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. today in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home. PECOS Jose E. Bustillos, 83, of Barstow died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in Ojinaga, Mexico. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Barstow Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Miguel Bustillos of Midland, Juan Bustillos of Ojinaga, Mexico, and Roberto Castillo of Dallas; daughter, Juanita Galindo of Barstow; sister, Victorina Florez of Pecos; and brother, Elijio Bustillos of Odessa. ROSCOE Dale Dyer , 80, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in a Snyder nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Roscoe Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Bea Dyer of Roscoe; sons, Jim Dyer of San Angelo and Bobby Dyer of Roscoe; and brothers, Calvin Dyer of Buhl, Idaho, and Harold Dyer of Sutter, Calif. MARFA Benjamin Benavidez, 70, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in an El Paso hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Marys Catholic Church with military burial in Merced Cemetery. Survivors include sons, Benjamin D. Benavidez of Presidio and Steve Benavidez of Big Bend National Park; daughters, Teresa B. Porras of Presidio and Louisa D. Benavidez of Edinburg; and sister, Ida Taulbee of El Paso. BALLINGER Clemmie Jewell Whiddon Thomasson , 99, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2002. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Avenue B Church of Christ with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Bobby Frank Thomasson of Merkel, Jimmy Blasdell Thomasson and Lessly Eugene Thomasson, both of Clyde, and Walter Anthony Thomasson of Nampa, Idaho; daughter, Nelsene Hamilton of Ballinger; and sister, Katie Rhea Reams of Lovington, N.M. BIG SPRING Daisy Louise Stanley, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 4 p.m. Monday in the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Nolan Stanley of Big Spring; sons, Marcus Stanley of Midland and Lynn Stanley of Austin; daughter, Laura Boubek of Big Spring; brothers, Joe Graves of Lubbock and Barron Graves of Slaton; and sister, Velma Lloyd of Big Spring. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries LILY L. WEBBER Lily L. Webber went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, having resided in San Angelo, Texas, for the past four years. She was born to Robert and Claretta Leonard of Bethany, Mo., on June 16, 1912. She is survived by her son and his wife, Beryl and Natalie Webber of San Angelo; a daughter and her husband, Crystal and Edwin Rucker of Independence, Mo.; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren; as well as scores of nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 61 years, Paul Webber. Memorial service will be at Carlisle Baptist Church in Independence, Mo. The Rev. Phil Webber, grandson and pastor of Baptist Temple in San Angelo, will officiate along with the Rev. Mitch Metcalf, pastor of Carlisle Baptist Church. Interment will be in Morris Chapel Cemetery in Bethany, Mo. The family wishes to thank Hospice of San Angelo and staff at Riverside Nursing Home for their care and support in the recent months. They also wish to acknowledge and thank their church family at Baptist Temple for their prayers and love demonstrated. Johnsons Funeral Home SANDE LEIGH MILLER ABILENE Sande Leigh Miller, 37, of Wingate died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in a local medical center. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in the Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South. Burial will follow in Wingate Cemetery. Sande was born Feb. 24, 1964, in Odessa, Texas. She graduated from Odessa High School and attended college in Uvalde on a rodeo scholarship. She received an associates degree from Odessa College. She was a member of several barrel racing associations and won All-Around Cowgirl in 1977 with AJRA and many more awards throughout the years of her rodeo career. Survivors include her parents, Arbie and Betty Miller of Wingate; a grandmother, Lorene Phillips; a special friend, Murmur Tuckness; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association, P.O. Box 41, Abilene, TX 79604. Elliott-Hamil Funeral Homes MARGARET HEATLY THOMAS Margaret Heatly Thomas, 79, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Dr. James Miller and the Rev. Roger Blocker officiating. Margaret was born May 28, 1922, in Crawford to Aubrey and Jonnie Chapple. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Terry Thomas. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Thomas and wife, Linda, and James Thomas and wife, Janie, all of San Angelo; five brothers, Bill Heatly and wife, Charlene, J.M. Heatly and wife, Amelia, Kenneth Heatly and wife, Janie, Johnny Heatly and wife, Lynda, and Jerry Heatly and wife, Nancy; seven sisters, Joy McElmurray and husband, Clovis, Grace Bright and husband, James, Elsie Keenan and husband, Jack, Ruby Sipe, Emma Watson and husband, Dwane, Nelda Sue Hobbs and husband, Jimmy, and Sherry Fellers and husband, Bill; and a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Johnsons Funeral Home ORESSA MONSEY MARTIN Oressa Monsey Martin, 80, of San Angelo passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in a local nursing home. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Terry of Hospice of San Angelo officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Oressa was born Feb. 15, 1921, in Ranger, Texas, to Autrey and Jessie Monsey. Oressa proudly served her country by enlisting with the Air Force, serving in World War II, and later working with the U.S. Civil Service as a procurement officer. Oressa was very strong willed but had a gentle heart, bringing joy to everyone around her. She will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 20 years, James Martin; and sister, Clara Reed. Survivors are four aunts, Elmira Seals of Point Blank, Texas, Hazel Early and husband, James, of San Angelo, Minnie Brazeal of Temple and Marie Austin of Odessa; one stepson, Mike Lawrence of Patriot, Ohio; half-sister, Autrey Woods of Hurst, Texas; two grandchildren of Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Robert Massie Funeral Home ED HOOK Ed Hook was born Jan. 4, 1947, to Florene Houston and James Edward Hook in San Angelo, Texas. San Angelo was his home until the age of 12, and his family then moved to Colorado Springs, Colo. During his school years he was active in sports and rodeo and he was a roper and a bareback rider. Ed married his high school sweetheart, Linda McClellan, in 1966 and they have always remained very close friends. She is, to this day, a very important part of the family. They had two sons while residing in Colorado, and after returning to Texas in 1970, their daughter was born. One of Eds greatest joys in life was the birth of his precious grandchildren. Ed worked in retail sales, construction and he finally made a career in the automotive business. Ed devoted 24 years to his career of auto sales, 12 of which were spent serving Lynn Alexanders Autoplex. On Feb. 14, 1993, he married Norma Jean Cate and they made their home at Hooks Hideout on Dove Creek. Ed loved to share his favorite place, Dove Creek, with all of his friends and family. While his children were young, he coached his children and many other young people in football, basketball and baseball. He was a mentor to many young people who looked up to him. Many special hours were spent with friends enjoying hunting, fishing, sporting events and rodeo events. Ed was a member of West Side Baptist Church. Ed never met a stranger and always had a warm and wonderful smile on his face for everyone. He was loved and respected by everyone and will be missed very deeply. His father, James Edward Hook, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean; his mother, Florene Hook; a son, Craig, granddaughter, Whitney and grandson, Bo; a son, Larry and daughter-in-law, Robin and grandsons, Weston and Walker; a daughter, Janet and son-in-law, Huie, grandson, Justin and granddaughters, Micaela, Shelby and Skylar; a daughter, Angelia and son-in-law, James, granddaughter, Brandi, grandson, Trevor and great-grandson, Ty. He also had a special son and daughter-in-law, Bear and Courtney Cummings and granddaughter, Myia. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Heights Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas, with graveside service following in Lawnhaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Parker, Cain Cline, Denny Morris, Danny Barnhill, Steve Urbantke, Kenny Hill, Clay Cross and Don Pierson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Stanford, Paul McClure, John Doss, Larry Keese, Danny Bird, Kelly Bird and Jerry Fickling. The family would like to thank Dr. Cheruku and his staff, and Dr. Seifert and the staff of Shannon Medical Center Emergency Department. The family is receiving guests at the home of Larry and Robin Hook, and ask that any memorials be given to the West Texas Boys Ranch. Johnsons Funeral Home HERMAN C. WALKER Herman C. Walker, 88, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed from this life on Feb. 9, 2002, at Baptist Memorials Center. He was born to R.O. and Eula Walker on Oct. 4, 1913, in Beaver County, Okla. He married Janet Phillips on Jan. 7, 1934, in San Angelo, Texas and they had three children, Janna Sue, Phillip and Herman. They ranched throughout West Texas and he was ranch manager for T Half Circle Ranch of Sonora for 25 years. He was awarded honorary director for life of Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of San Angelo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; daughter Janna Sue Lambert; and brothers, Glenn, Lloyd and George. He is survived by sons, Phillip and wife, Marilyn, of San Angelo and Herman and wife, Deanne, of Eldorado; son-in-law, Roger Lambert of Jonesboro, Ark.; grandchildren, Michelle Fairchild of Ingram, Trey Walker of Midland, Susan Matthews of Dallas and Jim Walker of San Angelo; great-grandchildren, Braden and Austin Fairchild and Kaitlyn Walker; sister, Lois Wilmoth of San Angelo; a sister-in-law, Relda Walker of Midland; and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Patrick Officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity. Johnsons Funeral Home ISABEL GONZALES RIVAS Isabel Chabelita Gonzales Rivas, 90, of San Angelo died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at St. Josephs Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Rivas was born July 8, 1911, in Hacinda Deia Union-General Teran, Neveo Leon, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose G. Rivas; and two daughters, Lucy R. Cabrera and Lucinda Rivas. She is survived by one son, Joe Gary Rivas of San Angelo; eight granddaughters, Rachel R. English of Fort Worth, Marie Aguirre of Trophy Club, Texas, Rosalinsa Tafolla, Odie Martinez and Sylvia R. Steadham, all of San Angelo, Lydia R. Solis of Brownwood and Cynthia R. Ramon of Early; nine grandsons, Robert Rivas, Richard Rivas, Lino Rivas Jr., Michael Paul Rivas, Steven R. Cabrera and Danny Cabrera, all of San Angelo, Alejandro Rivas of McAllen, Sammy Rivas Jr. of Eden and Tony R. Cabrera III of Brady; 34 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Abundez, Felix Gonzales and Trinidad Aguirre Jr. The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Walter Hewell and staff, outreach providers Patricia Martinez and Chela Martinez, sitter and companion Manuela Castro, and VistaCare Hospice provider Dollie Culver. Johnsons Funeral Home February 11, 2002 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today SAN ANGELO Julio Cemental Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North 10 a.m. Oressa Martin Robert Massie Funeral Home 3 p.m. Isabel Rivas St. Josephs Catholic Church 10 a.m. Margaret Thomas Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 2 p.m. ELSEWHERE Grace King Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, Big Spring 2 p.m. Daisy Stanley Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, Big Spring 4 p.m. Nely Rios St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kermit 2 p.m. Huddle Swain Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne, Kingsland 11 a.m. Albino Luna Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McCamey 10 a.m. Jose Bustillos Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, Pecos 11 a.m. Dale Dyer Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Mackenzie Lockhart, infant daughter of Tammy Bridges, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Neata Pollick, 80, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in an Abilene hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Lewis Marion Harvey Jr., 74, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Johnsons Funeral Home with burial in Grape Creek Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lois Maxine Harvey of San Angelo; children, Shelia Granger of Roanoke, Va., Dean Harvey of Christoval, H.L. Harvey of San Angelo and Gail Gee of Garland; and sisters, Mary Beaty of Odessa and Eva Creelman of Sundown. PECOS Christopher Cook, 21, of Balmorhea died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, due to injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Services are pending at Pecos Funeral Home. BRADY Charles Samuel Elliott, 77, of Katemcy died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in Kerrville. Services are pending at Heritage Funeral Home. BRONTE Douglas Snead, 97, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002. Services are pending at Shaffer Funeral Home. MASON Michael Matthew Matt Morris, 33, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with burial in Gooch Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mason Funeral Home. Survivors include parents, Sam and Linda Morris of Mason; and sister, Lisa Grief of Austin. KERMIT Nely Rios, 80, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in an Odessa hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in DeDelores Cemetery in Chihuahua, Mexico. Arrangements are by Cooper Funeral Chapel. Survivors include sons, Jose Ricardo Nunez Rios and Luis Carlos Nunez Rios, both of Chihuahua, and Santos Nunez Rios of San Angelo; daughters, Maria Teresa Nunez Rios, Laura Irene Nunez Rios and Delia Rosalia Nunez Rios, all of Chihuahua; brother, Pedro Rios Lopez of California; and sisters, Catalina Rios Salcido of Kermit and Socorro Rios Rodriguez of California. SAN SABA Wade Sedberry, 51, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Howell Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Terry Cemetery. Survivors include brothers, Winfred Sedberry of San Saba and C.J. Sedberry of Navasota; and sisters, Eloise Whitley of London, Louise Smith of Denver City and Wanda Stephenson of Katy. EARLY Milton E. McAnally, 71, of Brownwood died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in a Brownwood hospital. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Heartland Funeral Home Chapel. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries ED HOOK Ed Hook was born Jan. 4, 1947, to Florene Houston and James Edward Hook in San Angelo, Texas. San Angelo was his home until the age of 12, and his family then moved to Colorado Springs, Colo. During his school years he was active in sports and rodeo and he was a roper and a bareback rider. Ed married his high school sweetheart, Linda McClellan, in 1966 and they have always remained very close friends. She is, to this day, a very important part of the family. They had two sons while residing in Colorado, and after returning to Texas in 1970, their daughter was born. One of Eds greatest joys in life was the birth of his precious grandchildren. Ed worked in retail sales, construction and he finally made a career in the automotive business. Ed devoted 24 years to his career of auto sales, 12 of which were spent serving Lynn Alexanders Autoplex. On Feb. 14, 1933, he married Norma Jean Cate and they made their home at Hooks Hideout on Dove Creek. Ed loved to share his favorite place, Dove Creek, with all of his friends and family. While his children were young, he coached his children and many other young people in football, basketball and baseball. He was a mentor to many young people who looked up to him. Many special hours were spent with friends enjoying hunting, fishing, sporting events and rodeo events. Ed was a member of West Side Baptist Church. Ed never met a stranger and always had a warm and wonderful smile on his face for everyone. He was loved and respected by everyone and will be missed very deeply. His father, James Edward Hook, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean; his mother, Florene Hook; a son, Craig, granddaughter, Whitney and grandson, Bo; a son, Larry and daughter-in-law, Robin and grandsons, Weston and Walker; a daughter, Janet and son-in-law, Huie, grandson, Justin and granddaughters, Micaela, Shelby and Skylar; a daughter, Angelia and son-in-law, James, granddaughter, Brandi, grandson, Trevor and great-grandson, Ty. He also had a special son and daughter-in-law, Bear and Courtney Cummings and granddaughter, Myia. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Heights Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas, with graveside service following in Lawnhaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Parker, Cain Cline, Denny Morris, Danny Barnhill, Steve Urbantke, Kenny Hill, Clay Cross and Don Pierson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Stanford, Paul McClure, John Doss, Larry Keese, Danny Bird, Kelly Bird and Jerry Fickling. The family would like to thank Dr. Cheruku and his staff, and Dr. Seifert and the staff of Shannon Medical Center Emergency Department. The family is receiving guests at the home of Larry and Robin Hook and ask that any memorials be given to the West Texas Boys Ranch. Johnsons Funeral Home HERMAN C. WALKER Herman C. Walker, 88, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed from this life on Feb. 9, 2002, at Baptist Memorials Center. He was born to R.O. and Eula Walker on Oct. 4, 1913, in Beaver County, Okla. He married Janet Phillips on Jan. 7, 1934, in San Angelo, Texas and they had three children, Janna Sue, Phillip and Herman. They ranched throughout West Texas and he was ranch manager for T Half Circle Ranch of Sonora for 25 years. He was awarded honorary director for life of Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of San Angelo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; daughter Janna Sue Lambert; and brothers, Glenn, Lloyd and George. He is survived by sons, Phillip and wife, Marilyn, of San Angelo and Herman and wife, Deanne, of Eldorado; son-in-law, Roger Lambert of Jonesboro, Ark.; grandchildren, Michelle Fairchild of Ingram, Trey Walker of Midland, Susan Matthews of Dallas and Jim Walker of San Angelo; great-grandchildren, Braden and Austin Fairchild and Kaitlyn Walker; sister, Lois Wilmoth of San Angelo; a sister-in-law, Relda Walker of Midland; and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Patrick Officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity. Johnsons Funeral Home TOM BOMAR BALLINGER Tom Bomar, 86, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at his home. He married Donnie Mae Herring on Sept. 15, 1934, in Ballinger. She preceded him in death in March of 1986. Also preceding him in death were his parents, Wess and Anne Dial Bomar and a sister, Mary Irene Bomar. A rancher in Coleman County and a number-one sheep shearer, Tom was known for his ranching abilities. In 1940, he began his oil business with O.P. Leonard and working for Guy Mabee from 1945 to 1950. Tom was the owner of a well service business, an auto supply store and a distributor for oil field supplies. He ranched south of Talpa until his accident in 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Vickie McQueen and husband, Joey, of Big Lake and Joyce Smith of Coleman; four sons, Rex Bomar and wife, Patsy, of Midland, Jimmy Bomar of Pleasanton, Pat Bomar and wife, Linda, of Denton and Gary Bomar and wife, Marci, of Abilene; one sister, Dot Schroeder of Ballinger; three brothers, James Bomar of Winters, Weldon Bomar of Cleburne and Bobby Bomar of Snyder; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation service will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Talpa Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice, Sheep and Goats Raisers Association or a favorite charity. Rains-Seale Funeral Home ISABEL GONZALES RIVAS Isabel Chabelita Gonzales Rivas, 90, of San Angelo died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002. Rosary was 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at St. Josephs Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Rivas was born July 8, 1911, in Hacinda Deia Union-General Teran, Neveo Leon, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose G. Rivas; three sons, Lino G. Rivas, Sam G. Rivas and Alejandro Rivas; and two daughters, Lucy R. Cabrera and Lucinda Rivas. She is survived by one son, Joe Gary Rivas of San Angelo; eight granddaughters, Rachel R. English of Fort Worth, Marie Aguirre of Trophy Club, Texas, Rosalinsa Tafolla, Odie Martinez and Sylvia R. Steadham, all of San Angelo, Lydia R. Solis of Brownwood and Cynthia R. Ramon of Early; nine grandsons, Robert Rivas, Richard Rivas, Lino Rivas Jr., Michael Paul Rivas, Steven R. Cabrera and Danny Cabrera, all of San Angelo, Alejandro Rivas of McAllen, Sammy Rivas Jr. of Eden and Tony R. Cabrera III of Brady; 34 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Abundez, Felix Gonzales and Trinidad Aguirre Jr. The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Walter Hewell and staff, outreach providers Patricia Martinez and Chela Martinez, sitter and companion Manuela Castro, and VistaCare Hospice provider Dollie Culver. Johnsons Funeral Home FLETA STOUT PRIBBLE Mrs. Fleta Stout Pribble, 84, of San Angelo died Feb. 8, 2002, after several years of declining health. She was born April 9, 1917, in Carrier Mills, Ill., to John Henry Stout and Mary Matilda (Basinger) Stout. She had two brothers and three sisters, all who have preceded her in death. Fleta grew up in Mascoutah, Ill. She graduated from St. Lukes School of Nursing in St. Louis as a registered nurse in 1938. During World War II, she served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps at Fort Riley, Kan., and was discharged in 1946. On Jan. 14, 1950, she married William Edward Andrew Pribble in Kirkwood, Mo. In 1964, they moved to Midland, Texas, where she continued her nursing career. In 1972, she became a certified nursing home administrator and was involved with nursing home administration in Lubbock, Abilene and Austin. After retirement in Austin, she and her husband moved to San Angelo in 1996 where they were residents at the Rio Concho Patio Homes. They were members of the Unitarian Universalist Church. Mrs. Pribble is survived by her husband, William E. A. Pribble; a daughter, Nancy Fisher and her husband, Lyndal, and two grandchildren, Erin and Travis Fisher, all of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff at Meadow Creek Nursing Center for their outstanding care and attention. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association or favorite charity. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Johnsons Funeral Home JAMES EDWIN WILLIAMS James Edwin Williams of San Angelo, Texas, went to be with his Lord Feb. 10, 2002. Jim, as he was known as to his friends, was born Jan. 1, 1933, to Walter and Carrie Williams of Ralls, Texas. He grew up in Ralls and graduated from high school in 1950 and then served his country as a sergeant in the Army, spending most of his time in Seoul, Korea. Jim attended Abilene Christian College, Eastern New Mexico State and Angelo State University. He married his beloved wife, Margaret Anne Kimbrough on Oct. 20, 1953, and they lived happily together for 48 years. Jim was a devoted husband, a wonderful father and a tremendous grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Williams of San Angelo; his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Susan Williams of San Angelo; his daughter and son-in-law, Rene and David Harvey of Carrolton; and four grandchildren, Cole Williams, Lindy Williams, Lance Harvey and Holly Harvey. Jim was employed by General Telephone Company, where he worked for 37 years, and retired in 1988 from his duties as an outside planning engineer. Jim spent the last 13 years of his life catering to the wife of his youth, giving to others in his own unselfish style and enjoying his grandchildren and old friends. Jim was a faithful member of the Johnson Street Church of Christ. He will be missed by all who knew him, but especially by those who loved him the most. Margaret, his wife, often said that Jim was the kindest man she had ever known. His children and grandchildren will never forget their Dad and Pa. Johnsons Funeral Home ANN KIMBRELL HALL Ann Kimbrell was born to Grover Cleveland Kimbrell and Cora Henton Kimbrell in Hopkins County, Texas, on a small farm near Sulphur Springs on Nov. 29, 1924. Her formative years on a farm during the Great Depression were both hard work and a character-building experience. She lost her father to pneumonia in April 1936 and subsequently took many part-time jobs during the rest of her school years. After graduation from Sulphur Springs High School in May 1942, Ann went to work as a telephone operator in Sulphur Springs, and progressed to night shift supervisor. In November 1943 she moved to Dallas and became part of the Arsenal of Democracy when she went to work for North American Aviation on the production line for the P-51D Mustang. Working the B night shift 10 hours per day, six days a week did not leave much free time during the World War II years. After being laid off due to production order cancellations, Ann went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone as an operator in April 1945, where she later met George Warren Hall, an ex-Marine who was an equipment installer in Bell switching offices. They were married on Dec. 28, 1946, and moved to Sherman, Texas, where they both went to work for Texas Telephone Company. They were blessed with two children, a son, George Warren Hall Jr. in 1950 and a daughter, Patricia Ann Hall in 1951, who were cared for by their grandmother, Cora Kimbrell. The extended family included many relatives in the Mount Pleasant, Texas, area and many enjoyable summer vacations were spent there. After the merger that formed General Telephone of the Southwest, the extended Hall family moved to San Angelo in 1956. Ann worked in various jobs in the accounting and engineering departments before her retirement in 1984, and had many friends in the GTE family. Ann was preceded in death by her mother and father; husband, Warren in July 2000; sisters-in-law, Mary Louise Adams and Josephine Hall; and brother-in-law, Harry Hall. She is survived by her son, George Warren Hall Jr. of San Angelo; daughter, Patricia Ann Britt, son-in-law, Jim Britt and granddaughter, Ashley Britt of Wichita Falls; brother-in-law, Carl Adams; nieces, Gloria Adams Duncan of Mount Pleasant and Sandy Hall Hindsley of Flower Mound; and nephews, Mike and Alan Hall of Mount Pleasant and David Adams of Texarkana, Texas. Local visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Visitation in Mount Pleasant will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Curry-Wellborn Funeral Home. Service will be conducted by David Adams at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Bethel Church of Christ. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Johnsons Funeral Home LUCILE MCWHORTER DEAN BRYAN ROBERT LEE Lucile McWhorter Dean Bryan of Robert Lee, Texas, passed from this life on Feb. 10, 2002. She was born in 1910 in Sallis, Miss., to Sally and James D. McWhorter. The Rev. McWhorter was a Methodist minister who preached for many years in and around Sterling City, Texas. In 1936, she married Jeff Dean, former superintendent of schools in Bronte, Texas, and county judge of Coke County. Lucile was preceded in death by Jeff Dean; her brother, James D. McWhorten Jr.; and her sister, Katherine E. Parris. Lucile earned her bachelor of science and master of arts degrees from Sul Ross State College and taught in the public schools for 29 years, retiring in 1972. She married Wilson Bryan of Robert Lee in 1965. Already active in community affairs individually, Lucile and Wilson together were a creative and dynamic force in Robert Lee. She composed and produced the historical pageant, Ole Coke County for over 20 years and Wilson designed and supervised construction of the amphitheater for the production. They also created Bryans Barn, a six-acre Christmas light fantasy that is known and loved throughout the state. Lucile was voted citizen of the year in Robert Lee in 1976, as was Wilson in 1979. Lucile is survived by her husband, Wilson Bryan; her children, Jerry Dean of Austin, Tony Dean and wife, Cindy, of Jacksboro and Della Plagens and husband, Freddy, of Hondo; her stepchildren, Thelma Jo Hinnard of Robert Lee, Terry Frank Bryan and wife, Jeanne, of San Angelo and Richard Bryan and wife, Tillie, of Ballinger; her nephew, James D. McWhorter III and wife, Peggy, of San Angelo; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at First United Methodist Church in Robert Lee. Interment will be in Robert Lee Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Jim Reeves. Memorials may be sent to Robert Lee First United Methodist Church or Coke County Library in Robert Lee. Shaffer Funeral Home HENRY W. JONES Henry W. Togo Jones, 81, of San Angelo passed away Sunday Feb. 10, 2002, in Baptist Memorial Center. Service will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Johnsons Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Rey Carreon and the Rev. James Sain officiating. Military graveside service will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Henry was born Sept. 24, 1920, in Balmorhea, Texas, to Henry A. and Winnie Jones. He was a longtime resident of Pecos, Texas, and moved to San Angelo two years ago. He was a retired finance officer, a U.S. Navy veteran and a Baptist. Henry was married to Evelyn McCay on June 20, 1945, in Forestville, Md. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Deke Jones; and one sister, Joyce Heinen. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of San Angelo; one daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and Ron Perry of San Angelo; one son and daughter-in-law, Dickie and Cindy Jones of San Angelo; eight grandchildren, Melissa Schneider of San Angelo, Ronnie L. Perry of Fort Stockton, Garianne Armendarez of Quantico, Va., Gary and Terry Farr of Midland, Linda Dotson of Canyon and Michelle Steffen of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 12 great-grandchildren, Alexa Jasso and Robert and Dustin Schneider, Chase, Kristi and Kasey Steffen, Abby Farr and Hunter and Taylor Dotson, and Terra Farr and Paige Farr; one brother, George Jones of Alpine; one sister, JoAnn Cockrell of Tom Bean, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ronnie L. Perry, Gary and Terry Farr, Robert Schneider, Mike Thomson and Kelly Smith. Johnsons Funeral Home February 12, 2002 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Ed Hook Heights Baptist Church 2 p.m. Henry Jones Johnsons Funeral Home 3:30 p.m. Herman Walker Fairmount Cemetery 2 p.m. ELSEWHERE Tom Bomar Rains-Seale Funeral Home, Ballinger 2 p.m. Clemmie Thomasson Ave. B Church of Christ, Ballinger 10 a.m. Milton McAnally Heartland Funeral Home, Early 10:30 a.m. Lucille Wilson London Cemetery, Junction 2 p.m. Benjamin Benavidez St. Marys Church, Marfa 10 a.m. Michael Morris First United Methodist Church, Mason 10 a.m. Lucile Bryan First United Methodist Church, Robert Lee 2 p.m. Wade Sedberry Howell Doran Funeral Home, San Saba 2 p.m. T.J. Green IV First Baptist Church, Sonora 2 p.m. Perry Bailey Jr. Sandy Mountain Cemetery, Sunrise Beach 1 p.m. Ollie Smith McCoy Chapel of Memories, Sweetwater 3 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices MONAHANS Clarence Williams, 88, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Jerry Williams of Kermit; and brothers, Leland B. Williams of Andrews and James H. Williams of Seminole. BALLINGER Elmer Lee Smith, 89, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rains-Seale Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include children, Dorothy Gladson of Odessa, Jerry Smith of San Angelo, Doyce Smith of Garland and Randy Smith of Abilene. BRADY Amon Dewey Cagle, 79, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at his residence. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Leatherwood Memorial Chapels with military graveside in Wallace Creek Cemetery in San Saba. Survivors include his wife, Johnnie Cagle of Brady; daughters, Judy Hook of Lubbock and Mona McBryde of DeSoto; and half-sister, Alta Marie Smith. PECOS Christopher Cook, 20, of Balmorhea died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home. Survivors include father, Cannon Cook, brother, Chance Cook, and sister, Amber Cook, all of Balmorhea. BIG SPRING Dixie Pauline Burcham, 67, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Survivors include daughter, Cheryl Dean Burcham of Round Rock; son, Michael Louis Burcham of Big Spring; sister, Saundra Powers of Cecilia, Ky.; and brother, Harlon Thornton of Big Spring. FORT STOCKTON Manuel B. Ramirez, 33, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at 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 his wife, Irma Ramirez; sons, Manuel Ramirez Jr. and Joshua Flores, both of Fort Stockton; daughters, Sylvia Jaquez of Fort Stockton and Abigail Ramirez and Kimberly Ramirez, both of Seguin; parents, Segundo and Florinda Ramirez of Fort Stockton; brothers, Hector Ramirez, Carlos Ramirez and Chacho Ramirez, all of Fort Stockton and Auden Villarreal of Dumas; and sisters, Juanita Rivera, Maribel R. Rabago and Judith Ramirez, all of Fort Stockton. SAN ANGELO Dolly Robbins Henson, 88, of San Antonio died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a San Antonio hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Dorothy Fuller, 72, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knickerbocker. SAN ANGELO Callie Evelyn Seay, 83, of New Orleans, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG Gus A. Friedrich, 91, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church with burial in Friedrich Family Cemetery. Arrangements are by Beckmann Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Alberthal Friedrich; children, Elmer Friedrich of Georgetown, Joyce Meyer and Lynette Cornehl, both of Fredericksburg and Dennis Friedrich of San Angelo; and sister, Clara Lindig of Lacoste. BRADY Charles Samuel Elliott, 77, of Katemcy died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in Kerrville. Private graveside service will be Wednesday in Fort Sam Houston Cemetery in San Antonio. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Dennis Elliott of Milwaukee; brothers, Dimo Elliott of London and Travis Lee Elliott of Snyder; and sisters, Maeola Ramsey of Brady, Juanita Goff of Mason and Coleta Squiers of Ingram. JUNCTION Lucille Morris Wilson, 79, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a local care center. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in London Cemetery. Arrangements are by Aubrey Fife Funerals. Survivors include sons, Albert Wayne Schneider of Carlsbad and Tommy Burney of London; and sisters, Jewel Ilene Bradshaw of Brady and Vivian Hammock of Winsboro. SWEETWATER Ollie Smith, 76, of Brownwood died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in a Brownwood hospital. Service will be at 3 p.m. today in McCoy Chapel of Memories with burial in Garden of Memories. Survivors include his wife, Johnnie Smith of Brownwood; son, Terry Smith of Saganaw; daughter, Shelia Logan of Beckville; and brother, Carl Smith of Livingston. SONORA Thomas Jefferson Green IV T.J., 23, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Sonora with burial at 4 p.m. Wednesday in East Hill Cemetery in Fort Stockton. Arrangements are by Kerbow Funeral Home. Survivors include parents, Thomas J. Green III of Mission and Carla Hansen of Kismet, Kan.; and sister, Cara Green of Canyon. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries UBALDO LUNA JR. SONORA Ubaldo Luna Jr., 28, of Sonora passed from this life to an everlasting one of Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002. He was born Oct. 19, 1973. He was a great son, a great brother, a great nephew, a great uncle and a great friend. Survivors include parents, Ubaldo Sr. and Linda Luna; sister, Marie Bantay and husband, Allan; niece, Myra Aileene; nephew, Justin Mathew Bantay; and brothers, David Angel and Aureliano Luna. The family wishes to express its gratitude to family and friends, doctors and nurses of Sonora, San Angelo and Lubbock for the loving care and support they provided Ubaldo Jr. and his family during difficult times. Church service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at St. Anns Catholic Church with Father William DuBuisson officiating. Burial will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allan Bantay, Marco Palos, Trini Sentena, Louie Castro, Sammy Castro, Adam Youngblood, Jerry Levario and Adrian Sanchez. Kerbow Funeral Home MARY YBARRA Mary Ybarra, 74, went to be with her heavenly Father and Savior Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002. Rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Mary was born Sept. 28, 1927, in Big Lake, Texas, to Rosendo Reyes and Pilar Hernandez Reyes. She is retired from the San Angelo Independent School District, spending 22 years at the Edison Junior High School campus. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Adam Reyes and Albert Reyes. Survivors include her husband, Jesus M. Ybarra; children, Abelardo (Abe) Villescaz and wife, Micaela, of Lansing, Mich.; Robert Villescaz and wife, Oralia, of San Angelo, Daniel Villescaz and wife, Mary, of Austin, Jose Villescaz and wife, Denise, of Keller, Sylvia Uriegas and husband, Alex, of Cedar Hill, Mary Luna of Houston, and Jesse Villescaz and wife, Denise, of Nashville, Tenn.; 23 grandchildren, who affectionately called her Grandma Angelo; 25 great-grandchildren; brothers, Manual Reyes of Plainview and Rosendo Reyes of Dallas; sisters, Eva Sanchez and Patsy Lopez of San Angelo; and many nieces , nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Roberta Hinshaw, Theresa and staff, Dr. Flynn, and the Shannon ICU staff for their care and compassion shown to their mother during her illness. Johnsons Funeral Home RAMONA AMA PORRAS OZONA Ramona Ama Porras, 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with burial in Lima Cemetery. Mrs. Porras was born on Oct. 10, 1909, in Sonora, Mexico, to Sostenes and Angelita Hernandez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Diaz Porras; two daughters, Lupe Ramirez and Inez Hernandez; and two sons, Jesus Jr. and Jose Porras. She is survived by daughters, Connie and husband, Jesus, Elizada of Cisco, Texas, and Angela and husband, George, Enriquez of Midland, Texas; sons, Joe and wife, Maria Elena, Porras of Sonora, Texas, Dario and wife, Hilda, Porras of Ozona, Isidro and wife, Fransica, Porras of Llano, Texas, Johnny Porras of Ozona, Santos and wife, Rosa, Porras of Cleburne, Texas, and Sostenes and wife, Lala, of Littlefield, Texas; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by Norma Martinez, who was a very special person to Ama. Also by a very special granddaughter, Elma Ybarra, who was very close and dear to Ama. Preddy Funeral Home DOUGLAS SNEAD BRONTE Douglas Snead was born Dec. 2, 1904, in Johnsville, Erath County, Texas, to John Carson and Hattie Viola Bragg Snead. Douglas moved to Coke County at six months of age. He passed away Feb. 10, 2002, peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Douglas married the love of his life, Virginia Helen Thetford on Aug. 19, 1930. Virginia preceded Douglas in death in 1995 after 65 years of marriage. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, J.C., Joe Long and Dewitt, and two sisters, Iva Snead and Ethel Nichols. Douglas is survived by his sons, Ben Douglas Snead Jr. and wife, Jo, of Bastrop and Billy Doak Snead and wife, Kelley, of Nashville, Tenn.; two daughters, Hattie Jane Roberts and husband, Norman, of Coahoma and Wanda Bell Parker and husband, Jerry, of Bronte; 13 grandchildren, Rancy Corbin of San Angelo, Sujane Schoenfield and Melinda Reed of Bronte, Gary Roberts of Cortez, Colo., Terry Roberts of Winters, Sherri Whitten of Austin, Rachel McCarty of Austin, Emma Claire Snead of Nashville, Tenn., Ginger Lindsey of Fredericksburg, Julie Morrow of Miles, Ben Douglas Snead III of San Antonio, John Snead of Buda and J.T. Fort of Bastrop. He is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Fairview Cemetery officiated by the Rev. Paul Evans. Douglas enjoyed farming and ranching. He retired from the First National Bank in Bronte in 1972, after 30 years. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Margaret Baker for all her help. Shaffer Funeral Home NEATA POLLOCK Longtime San Angelo resident Neata Pollock, 80, went to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon Feb. 10, 2002, following a sudden illness. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the time of her passing. Mrs. Pollock is survived by her husband of 60 years, David R. Pollock; her six children, Charlotte Mason of Lake City, Fla., Sandra K. Hirsch of Westerly, R.I., Clark Pollock of North Smithfield, R.I., Russell Pollock of San Angelo, Marty Champlin of Westerly, R.I., and Tony Pollock of Abilene; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers; and five sisters. Mrs. Pollock was born Feb. 8, 1922, in Honeygrove, Texas. She worked as lunchroom manager at Bradford School for ten years and was dorm supervisor at Carlsbad Center for eight years. She was a longtime member of Quail Valley Baptist Church. Funeral service will be noon in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Quail Valley Baptist Church, 601 Bristow Rd., San Angelo, TX., 76905. Afterglow Id like the memory of me To be a happy one. Id like to leave an afterglow Of smiles when day is done Id like to leave an echo Whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times, and laughing times And bright and sunny days. Id like the tears of those who grieve To dry before the sun Of happy memories I have Behind when day is done. Johnsons Funeral Home MICHAEL MATHEW MORRIS MASON Michael Matthew Matt Morris, 33, of Mason, Texas, passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 3, 1968, and lived most of his life in Mason. Matt graduated from Mason High School in May 1987. He attended Texas Tech University and graduated in December 1991 with a bachelors of science in agricultural systems management. He completed his graduate studies in agricultural education in May 1993. Matt worked as a vocational agriculture teacher in Dumas and Wall, Texas, for six years following graduation. Later, he was hired by Sure-Fed (Allied Feeds) in Brady as feed store manager. In 1998, he was employed with First Ag Credit in Brady as a loan officer. Matt joined the Brady Land Bank in 2001 as an assistant vice president, where he was employed up to the time of his sudden death. Matt was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and sports with his family and friends. One of Matts greatest joys in his life was his niece and nephews who live in Austin, Texas. He enjoyed attending their sports activities and teaching them to hunt and fish. Matt is survived by his parents, Sam and Linda Morris of Mason; a sister, Lisa Grief and her husband, Gary; two nephews, Garrett and Austin; a niece, Samantha of Austin; a maternal grandmother, Hazel Barrington of Mason; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, S. L. Morris and Lola Morris Lackey and maternal grandfather, Madison Barrington. Funeral service will be officiated by the Rev. Jim McClain at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at First United Methodist Church in Mason. Burial will follow in Gooch Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Mason, Texas, or to the charity of your choice. Pallbearers are Robert Masterson, Ted Flowers, Tim Flowers, Jeff Schmidt, Bill Fritz Lehmberg and Jay Tedder. Mason Funeral Home LEWIS MARION HARVEY JR. Lewis Marion Harvey Jr., 74, of San Angelo died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in Shannon Medical Center. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Johnsons Funeral Home with Neal Brillhart officiating. Burial will follow in Grape Creek Cemetery. Lewis was born April 2, 1927, to Lewis Marion and Ada Lee Chapman Harvey Sr. in Carbon, Texas. He married Lois Maxine Kolb on Jan. 27, 1945, in San Angelo. He served in the U.S. Navy in 1945 and 1946. He was a retired truck driver and a security guard for Ethicon. He was a longtime resident of San Angelo and a member of Baptist Temple Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Charlene Casey and Leola Payne. Lewis is survived by his wife, Lois Maxine Harvey of San Angelo; four children, Shelia Granger and husband, Jim, of Roanoke, Va., Dean Harvey and wife, Glenda, of Christoval, H.L. Harvey and wife, Beverly, of San Angelo and Gail Gee and husband, Jerry, of Garland; and two sisters, Mary Beaty of Odessa and Eva Creelman of Sundown. He was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Corey Granger, Mark Granger, Joshua Granger, Curtis Granger, Eric Harvey, Nathan Gee and Aaron Gee. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Barnett, David Word, Tommy Sample, Greggory Economitis and Sid Patton. The family would like to thank the skilled nursing unit at Shannon Medical Center, Shannon 5 South and his doctors, Dr. McCoy, Dr. Bragg, Dr. Vanderzant and Dr. Cheruku. Johnsons Funeral Home ED HOOK Ed Hook was born Jan. 4, 1947, to Florene Houston and James Edward Hook in San Angelo, Texas. San Angelo was his home until the age of 12, and his family then moved to Colorado Springs, Colo. During his school years he was active in sports and rodeo and he was a roper and a bareback rider. Ed married his high school sweetheart, Linda McClellan, in 1966 and they always remained very close friends. She is, to this day, a very important part of the family. They had two sons while residing in Colorado, and after returning to Texas in 1970, their daughter was born. One of Eds greatest joys in life was the birth of his precious grandchildren. Ed worked in retail sales, construction and he finally made a career in the automotive business. Ed devoted 24 years to his career of auto sales, 12 of which were spent serving Lynn Alexanders Autoplex. On Feb. 14, 1993, he married Norma Jean Cate and they made their home at Hooks Hideout on Dove Creek. Ed loved to share his favorite place, Dove Creek, with all of his friends and family. While his children were young, he coached his children and many other young people in football, basketball and baseball. He was a mentor to many young people who looked up to him. Many special hours were spent with friends enjoying hunting, fishing, sporting events and rodeo events. Ed was a member of West Side Baptist Church. Ed never met a stranger and always had a warm and wonderful smile on his face for everyone. He was loved and respected by everyone and will be missed very deeply. His father, James Edward Hook, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean; his mother, Florene Hook; a son, Craig, granddaughter, Whitney and grandson, Bo; a son, Larry and daughter-in-law, Robin and grandsons, Weston and Walker; a daughter, Janet and son-in-law, Huie, grandson, Justin and granddaughters, Micaela, Shelby and Skylar; a daughter, Angelia and son-in-law, James, granddaughter, Brandi, grandson, Trevor and great-grandson, Ty. He also had a special son and daughter-in-law, Bear and Courtney Cummings and granddaughter, Myia. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Heights Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas, with graveside service following in Lawnhaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Parker, Cain Cline, Denny Morris, Danny Barnhill, Steve Urbantke, Kenny Hill, Clay Cross and Don Pierson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Stanford, Paul McClure, John Doss, Larry Keese, Danny Bird, Kelly Bird and Jerry Fickling. The family would like to thank Dr. Cheruku and his staff, and Dr. Seifert and the staff of Shannon Medical Center Emergency Department. The family is receiving guests at the home of Larry and Robin Hook, and asks that any memorials be given to the West Texas Boys Ranch. Johnsons Funeral Home HERMAN C. WALKER Herman C. Walker, 88, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed from this life on Feb. 9, 2002, at Baptist Memorials Center. He was born to R.O. and Eula Walker on Oct. 4, 1913, in Beaver County, Okla. He married Janet Phillips on Jan. 7, 1934, in San Angelo, Texas and they had three children, Janna Sue, Phillip and Herman. They ranched throughout West Texas and he was ranch manager for T Half Circle Ranch of Sonora for 25 years. He was awarded honorary director for life of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of San Angelo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; daughter Janna Sue Lambert; and brothers, Glenn, Lloyd and George. He is survived by sons, Phillip and wife, Marilyn, of San Angelo and Herman and wife, Deanne, of Eldorado; son-in-law, Roger Lambert of Jonesboro, Ark.; grandchildren, Michelle Fairchild of Ingram, Trey Walker of Midland, Susan Matthews of Dallas and Jim Walker of San Angelo; great-grandchildren, Braden and Austin Fairchild and Kaitlyn Walker; sister, Lois Wilmoth of San Angelo; a sister-in-law, Relda Walker of Midland; and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Patrick Officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity. Johnsons Funeral Home February 13, 2002 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Lewis Harvey Jr. Johnsons Funeral Home 10 a.m. Fleta Pribble Johnsons Funeral Home 2 p.m. Neata Pollock Johnsons Funeral Home noon Mary Ybarra St. Joseph Catholic Church 2 p.m. ELSEWHERE Elmer Smith Evergreen Cemetery, Ballinger 2 p.m. Dixie Burcham Nalley-Pickle & Welch, Big Spring 2 p.m. Douglas Snead Fairview Cemetery, Bronte 2 p.m. Mamie Turley Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman 2 p.m. Manuel Ramirez St. Josephs Church, Fort Stockton 2 p.m. Gus Friedrich Bethany Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg 2 p.m. Brownie Davis Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne, Llano 4 p.m. Ramona Porras Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Ozona 11 a.m. Ubaldo Luna St. Anns Church, Sonora 10:30 a.m. Clarence Williams First Baptist Church, Monahans 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Evelyn Seay, 83, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in New Orleans, La. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Jane Seay Haspel of New Orleans, La. SAN ANGELO Leonard O. Dahlberg, 91, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in Eden. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. FREDERICKSBURG Elgin A. Hohmann, 82, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Beckmann Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. KERMIT Martin Wayman Beebe, 68, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursdayat Cooper Funeral Chapel with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Beebe of Kermit; sons, Terry Lee Beebe of Bakersfield, Calif., Marty Allen Beebe of Kermit, Ashley Quinn Beebe and Zachary Beebe, both of Pensacola, Fla.; brothers, Paul Glendon Beebe of Post and Claude Arnold Beebe of Jal, N.M.; and sister, Alice Beebe Anderson of Kermit. KERRVILLE Cecile S. Smith, 92, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peters Episcopal Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo. Arrangements are by Grimes Funeral Chapels. Survivors include sister, Juanita Carter of Corpus Christi. FORT STOCKTON Sophia Freitag Howell, 85, of Fort Stockton died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in Odessa. Service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in East Hill Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Bonnie Taylor and Julie Ann Woods, both of Odessa; and sisters, Doris Malone and Ruby Vick, both of Fort Stockton. WINTERS La Vell Smith, 83, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Winters Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Survivors include son, Andy Smith of Winters; daughters, Joy Curry and Barbara Plumley, both of Winters, Angeline Bradshaw of Mineral Wells and Betty Ross of Kempner; brother, Cleo Smith of Lampasas; and sister, L.A. Lunsford of Gatesville. SPRINGDALE, Ark. Christopher James Frugé, 40, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Angels Church in San Angelo, Texas, with graveside service in Lawnhaven Memorial Cemetery in San Angelo. Survivors include daughter, Jessica Rena Frugé of Mertzon, Texas; sisters, Barbara Roybal of Albuquerque, N.M., and Becky Rivard of Mertzon; brothers, Elie J. Frugé Jr. of Woodville, Texas, and Michael Frugé of Ponder, Texas. SAN SABA Shelley Fae Randolph, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Cherokee Cemetery in Cherokee. Arrangements are by Howell-Doran Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Mance Randolph, sons, Richard Randolph, Charles Randolph and Michael Randolph, and daughter, Sue Rhoades, all of Cherokee. LLANO Brownie Louis Davis, 70, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in Austin. Service will be at 4 p.m. today at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Chapel with burial at Llano City Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Patricia Striegler of Del Valle, Deborah Cox of Llano and Pam Walker of Groves; sons, Louis Davis of Dale and Kenneth Davis of Bryan; sister, Ruth LaFont of Austin; and brother, Ira Calvin Smith of Kingsland. SWEETWATER Robert Elija Shewmake, 92, of Lake Dallas died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a Denton nursing home. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Roscoe Cemetery in Roscoe. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Hollis Shewmake Sr. of Levelland; daughters, Caroline Fox of Chino Valley, Ariz., and Cleada Smallwood of Lake Dallas; sister, Christine Studer of Lubbock; and brothers, J.B. Shewmake of Midland, Marvin Shewmake of California, Elbert Shewmake of Mesquite, George Shewmake of Mineola and Alfred Shewmake of Cedar Hill. COLEMAN Mamie Knowles Turley, 85, of Garland died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a Garland hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman Cemetery. Survivors include son, Raymond Knowles of Garland; stepchildren, Betty Hunter of Coleman and Robert Knowles of Garland; and sister, Nettie McAlister of Coleman. MASON Cecilia Gonzales, 91, of Fredonia died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002. Services are pending at Mason Funeral Home. SWEETWATER W.A. Hickman, 86, of Blackwell died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2002, in Blackwell. Services are pending at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Betty Jean Stevens, 70, of Sweetwater died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2002, in a local nursing home. Arrangements are by Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. SWEETWATER Robert Daniel Cosby Jr., 53, of Ione, Calif., died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in a San Andreas, Calif., hospital. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries ORALIA V. TOVAR Oralia V. Tovar, 63, of San Angelo died Monday in a local nursing facility. Holy Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at St. Marys Catholic Church with interment to follow in Fairmount Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Esmeralda Tovar of Sweetwater; son, Dionicio Tovar of San Angelo; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Armando Gonzales of San Angelo; grandchildren, Christina Villeda, Marcus Fuentes, Fernando Tovar and Eleni Tovar; and former daughter-in-law, Rosemary Tovar. Her husband, Domingo Tovar, and sister, Sulema Gutierrez, preceded her in death. The family wishes to express its sincere thanks to the staff of Park Plaza Nursing Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Our love for you is immeasurable Our respect for you immense, Your lace and fineness, Strength and kindness, Youre beauty and elegance. Youre in our hearts and our souls. Well miss you so. We love you. Johnsons Funeral Home MAKENZIE SAGE LOCKHART Our precious baby girl, Makenzie Sage Lockhart, born Jan. 14, 2002, returned to heaven Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002. She is survived by her mother, Tammy Bridges; brothers, Riggin and Hunter Cross; maternal grandparents, Bill and Emma Dyer of San Angelo and Cecil Lockhart of Louisville, Ky.; aunts, Terry Lockhart of Dallas and Tana Walter and husband, Jimmy, of San Angelo; uncles, Bobby Lockhart and Elaine Roby of San Angelo, and Billy Dyer and wife, Dee, of Hobart, Okla.; and cousins, Katlin, Kaden, Misty, Kevin, Clayton, Katherine and Johnny. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in Grape Creek Cemetery. Missy May, our time was brief, but you will live in our hearts forever. Til we meet again, all our love. Johnsons Funeral Home HELEN RUTH BOYD ADAMS Helen Ruth Boyd Adams, 74, joined her Savior and her family on Feb. 11, 2002, into a better life where there is no sickness, no pain and no handicap. She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Houston Boyd; her mother, Neta Inez Lindly Boyd; and her brother, Grady ODean Boyd, who was killed in World War II. She married W.O. Adams on June 21, 1947, in Rankin, Texas. He survives her along with son, James Kyle Adams and wife, Karen, of Carollton, Texas; three grandchildren, Hayley, Joshua and Logan; and a dear lifetime friend, Naomi Collard Willis; and an aunt, Victoria and J.W. Huddleston of Elkhart, Texas. She is also survived by in-laws, James and Sue Adams of Tulia, Wanda and the Rev. A.C. Hamilton of Plainview, J.K. and Margaret Adams of Muleshoe, Mrs. Jack (Olive) Adams of Crystal City, Glenna Adams Rodden of Lubbock, Adell Adams Soots of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Udell and Joyce Adams of Petersburg and Dr. Kenneth and Mary Jane Adams of Fredericksburg, all of which she took unto herself as loved brothers and sisters. She was born in Orient, Tom Green County, Texas, on Sept. 21, 1927, and moved as a toddler to Rankin, Texas. She attended Draughns Business College in Abilene and was office manager of a Rankin Abstract Co. until 1972, when she suffered a massive stroke. She was reared a Methodist and found her Savior at an early age. At marriage she became a faithful Southern Baptist and was church organist for 27 years, always dependable at every service. She moved to San Angelo in 1976 and was the first client when West Texas Rehabilitation Center opened its doors. She wholly dedicated herself to faithfully love and cherish, and contribute to the happiness of, her husband and her home. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Southland Southern Baptist Church with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Willis Weber, Andy Bonner, Bobby Dodds, Bud Waller, Gene Cook and Mervin Tennyson. Honorary pallbearers will be A.C. Copeland, Ed Edgar, Aubrey Edwards, Damon Alexander, Mayo Duke, Arthur Davis, Bill Drennan and Ralph Whitehorn. Helens favorite charity was West Texas Rehab Center, 3001 S. Jackson, San Angelo, TX 76904. Good night, and remember, I love you. Johnsons Funeral Home CAROLYN SPISER MILLER MENARD Carolyn Spiser Miller, 63, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in Rest Haven Cemetery with the Rev. Grosse Mohler officiating. Carolyn was born May 12, 1938, in San Angelo to Edgar Spiser and Betty L. Nored. She married Clayton Milton Jr. on Aug. 29, 1959. Carolyn graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in home economics and went on to get her masters degree in elementary education from the University of Arizona. She taught school for 30 years in the San Angelo school system. She was a lifetime member of the PTA, a member of TSTA. She was a Presbyterian. Her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Clayton Miller Jr.; one son, Trey Miller of Tucson, Ariz.; daughter, Cori Shipp and husband, Donny, of Jayton, Texas; her brother, Gene Spiser and wife, Lynn, of Eden; her sister, Gillie Sue Rabon and husband, Ray, of Eden; one grandson; and one granddaughter. Heritage Funeral Home DOLLY ROBBINS HENSON Dolly Robbins Henson, 88, of San Antonio and formerly of San Angelo died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a San Antonio hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Henson was born April 15, 1913, in Mayes County, Okla., to Henry and Annie Parris Wright. Dolly was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Eldon Douglas Robbins in 1981; and her second husband, Lloyd Gwynne Henson in 1992. Survivors include a son, Eldon Dale Robbins and his wife, Kathy, of San Angelo; a daughter, Jeniece Tallman and her husband, Ed, and special family member, Roy Tallman, all of San Antonio; two sisters, Louetta Lakey of Lubbock and Bertha Meseke of Tulsa, Okla.; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Johnsons Funeral Home LAUREL ELAINE HEDGES Laurel Elaine Hedges, 74, wife of the Rev. Robert B. Hedges, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, from cancer and advanced Alzheimers at Regency House. She was born in rural southern Minnesota, graduated from LeRoy High School and attended Wartburg College in Decorah, Iowa. Her whole adult life was devoted her home and family. An excellent cook and seamstress, she was remarkably devoted to young children especially. She was the mother of five children who survive, Jan (Tom) Adams of Lincoln, Neb., Paul (Ruth) Markham of Saint Charles, Mo., Bruce (Kathy) Markham of Prospect, Ky., David Markham and Suzanne (Pete) Graham, both of West Des Moines, Iowa. Also surviving are her husband of 25 years and his four children, Mary Clare (Dan) Evans of Marble Cliff, Ohio, Joel (Amy Wilemon) Hedges of Phoenix, Peter (Susan Bruce) Hedges of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Phillip Hedges of Des Moines, Iowa; as well as 31 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One brother, Oakley Stockdale of Chester, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives also survive. Her parents, Lee and Hannah Stockdale and two sisters, Helen Stockdale and Orene Miller, preceded her in death. She and her husband moved to San Angelo 20 years ago, where she was actively involved in the Life of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Since his retirement as Good Shepherds rector in 1992, they have attended Emmanuel Episcopal Church. She worked at the PanTree for several years. Her volunteering centered in the Angelo Community Hospital Auxiliary of which she was president in 1991, and she was named hospital volunteer of the year in 1992. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd with immurement of her ashes immediately following in the columbarium in the garth of the church. Family visitation will be from 5-6:30 p.m. at Johnsons Funeral Home, concluding with a brief prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Her family suggests memorials to either Emmanuel or Good Shepherd Episcopal Churches or to the donors choice. Johnsons Funeral Home NEATA POLLOCK Longtime San Angelo resident Neata Pollock, 80, went to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon Feb. 10, 2002, following a sudden illness. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the time of her passing. Mrs. Pollock is survived by her husband of 60 years, David R. Pollock; her six children, Charlotte Mason of Lake City, Fla., Sandra K. Hirsch of Westerly, R. I., Clark Pollock of North Smithfield, R.I., Russell Pollock of San Angelo, Marty Champlin of Westerly, R.I., and Tony Pollock of Abilene; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers; and five sisters. Mrs. Pollock was born Feb. 8, 1922, in Honeygrove, Texas. She worked as lunchroom manager at Bradford School for 10 years, and was dorm supervisor at Carlsbad Center for eight years. She was a longtime member of Quail Valley Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at noon Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Quail Valley Baptist Church, 601 Bristow Rd., San Angelo, TX 76905. Afterglow Id like the memory of me To be a happy one. Id like to leave an afterglow Of smiles when day is done Id like to leave an echo Whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times, and laughing times And bright and sunny days. Id like the tears of those who grieve To dry before the sun Of happy memories I have Behindwhen day is done. Johnsons Funeral Home February 14, 2002 02/14/02 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Today San Angelo Helen Adams Southland Southern Baptist Church 1:30 p.m. Makenzie Lockhart Grape Creek Cemetery 2 p.m. Carolyn Miller Rest Haven Cemetery 3 p.m. Olivia Tovar St. Marys Catholic Church 10 a.m. Evelyn Seay Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 11 a.m. ELSEWHERE George Johanson Leatherwood Memorial Chapels, Brady 1:30 p.m. Martha Jackson Elm Street Church of Christ, Coleman 2 p.m. Sophia Howell Fort Stockton Funeral Home, Fort Stockton 3 p.m. Elgin Hohmann Beckmann Funeral Home, Fredericksburg 10 a.m. Martin Beebe Cooper Funeral Home, Kermit 2 p.m. Cecile Smith St. Peters Episcopal Church, Kerrville 10 a.m. Franciso Prieto St. Marys Church, Marfa 11 a.m. Jesse Thomas Mason Funeral Home, Mason 1 p.m. Carolyn Miller Rest Haven Cemetery, Meard 3 p.m. Robert Shewmake Roscoe Cemetery, Sweetwater 3 p.m. Betty Stevens Blackwell Cemetery, Blackwell 2 p.m. La Vell Smith Winters Funeral Home, Winters 10:30 a.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Betty Jo Green, 65, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in an out-of-town hospital. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Richard Compton, 75, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in an out-of-town hospital. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Josie G. Cardenas, 61, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in California. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. MASON Jesse Thomas, 90, of Fredonia died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002. Service will be at 1 p.m. today in Mason Funeral Home chapel with military burial in Gooch Cemetery. Survivors include children, Barbara, William, Walter and Evelyn. SWEETWATER Darla Chance, 61, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in an Abilene hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home chapel with burial in Garden of Memories. Survivors include sons, Barry Chance of Levelland, Kerry Chance of Stephenville and Jason Chance of Lubbock; daughters, Paige Chance of Stephenville and Leslea Chance of Snyder; sister, Gaylon Neatherlin of Abilene; and brother, Larry Gee of Sweetwater. WICHITA FALLS Frances Laxson LaBeff, 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002. Memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 16, in Alpine. Arrangements are by Owens and Brumley Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Bryan LaBeff of Alpine; daughters, Salley Farrer of Alpine, Barbara Tuck of Nepton Beach, Fla., and Emily Elizabeth LaBeff of Wichita Falls; and sister, Jo Mayo of Taft. COLEMAN Martha Laura Lane Jackson, 93, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Elm Street Church of Christ with burial in Coleman City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Henderson Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Iris Jo Chenault of Sweeney and Karen Drake of Abilene. SWEETWATER Cuba Hrbacek, 99, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in McCoy Chapel of Memories with burial in Roscoe Cemetery. Survivors include grandsons, Todd Hrbacek of Sweetwater and Terry Young of Grapevine; and granddaughters, Tracy Young of Sweetwater, Pam Barnett of Lubbbock and Karla Wright of Florida. BRADY George H. Johanson, 90, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Leatherwood Memorial Chapels with burial in Eden Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lella Johanson of Brady; daughters, Diane Jones of Brady, Jeradine McIntosh of Austin and Beda Johanson of Cedar Park; and sisters, Helen Bitters of San Angelo, Drusilla Miller and Dorthy Rice, both of Brady. BIG SPRING Mozelle A. Riddle, 84, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Peace Chapel in Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Shirley Warren of Big Spring and Reba Harry of North Richland Hills; brothers, Wendell Jackson of Dallas, G.W. Jackson of West Columbia and Gene Jackson of Bristo, Okla.; and sisters, Billie Saffell of Odessa and Katie Jackson of Dallas. PECOS John Jackson, 59, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pioneer Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Diann Jackson of Pecos; son, John Delaney Jackson of Joelton, Tenn.; mother, Pauline Jackson of Junction; and sister, Kittie Conner of Harper. MARFA Francisco J. Prieto, 77, of Fort Stockton died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in an Odessa medical center. Rosary will be today in Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Service will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Marys Church with burial in Merced Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Abilia Prieto of Fort Stockton; sons, Martin E. Prieto and Jose Prieto, both of Grand Junction, Colo., and Arturo Prieto and Jesus Prieto, both of Odessa; daughter, Maria A. Prieto of Fort Stockton; and sisters, Guadalupe J. Prieto and Ana Montgerrand, both of Fort Stockton, Lucila Gaitan of Midland and Juanita Prieto and Dominga Escajeda, both of Hobbs, N.M. GOLDTHWAITE Ruby Warren, 92, of Mullin died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Duren Cemetery. RALLS June Wilson Graham, 76, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at his residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ralls First United Methodist Church with burial at 2 p.m. Sunday in Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Doris Graham of Ralls; sons, Clay Graham of Lubbock, Keith Graham of Alpine and Kelly Graham of Santa Fe, N.M.; stepsons, Danny Norris of Lubbock and Norman Norris, Scott Norris and Walt Norris, all of Ralls; and sister, Louise Stallings of Stanton. POST Vallie Daniels, 89, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in a local care center. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Lometa. Arrangements are by Hudman Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Joyce Skiles of San Angelo, Wilma Williams of Post and Wuanice Ressent of Lometa; and sister, Evelyn Root of Brenham. SWEETWATER Betty Jean Stevens, 70, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in local care center. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Blackwell Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. Survivors include sister, Annie Myrl Buckner of Blackwell. BIG SPRING Rebecca Becky Calhoun, 45, of Midland died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at her residence. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Deric Calhoun of Big Spring and Dillan Calhoun of Midland; daughter, Amanda Calhoun of Arlington; parents, Royal C. and Anna M. Mills of Midland; and brother, Robert Mills of Tyler. ALPINE Chester Portor Yost, 72, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at his residence. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the First Christian Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geelsin Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Christine A. Drummond of Overland Park, Kan., and Kimberly R. Walker of Salem, Mo.; stepdaughter, Susan Lowell of Loveland, Colo.; son, Chester P. Yost II of Salem; and stepsons, Mike Roberts of Everett, Wash., Butch Roberts of Oak Harbor, Wash. ALPINE George Balsiger, 84, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. Memorial service will be at a later time. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Barbara Rose of Eugene, Ore., and Linda Radie of Springfield, Ore.; and son, Fred Balsiger of Alpine. BRADY Lloyd Moseley, 93, of Rochelle died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in San Angelo. Services are pending at Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. COLEMAN Bertha Timmins, 91, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a local care center. Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Coleman Cemetery Pavilion with burial in Coleman City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Henderson Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Gerald Timmons of Irving; half-sister, Doris Morgan of Fort Worth; and half-brother, Grady Simpkins of Battle Creek, Mich. MASON Cecilia Gonzales, 91, of Fredonia died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Jose Gonzales of San Angelo, Lloyd Gonzales of Lubbock and Josie Munoz of Fredonia. WINTERS Lavonda W. Herrington, 77, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in an Abilene hospital. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. today in Dewey Cemetery near Lawn. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Wayne Herrington of Copperas Cove and Randy Herrington of Winters; and sister, Ozane Aldridge of Lawn. ABILENE Hazel E. Wakefield, 94, of Ballinger died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in a Ballinger hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin. Arrangements are by Abilene Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Bob G. Wakefield in San Angelo. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries CHRISTOPHER JAMES FRUGÉ Christopher James Frugé, 40, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Jan. 28, 2002. He was born Sept. 28, 1961, in El Paso, Texas, to Elie J. and Rena M. Frugé. He lived in El Paso until he moved to San Angelo, Texas, in 1987. He moved to Springdale, Ark., in 1991. Chris was a member of the St. Raphaels Catholic Church and worked at Spring Street Grill. Nothing meant more to him than God and his love for his daughters. Chris loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed reading and writing and had a love and interest in different types of music and movies. Chris will always be in our hearts, and we will miss him dearly. He has touched our hearts in so many ways. The love he gave to each of us will last forever. Ask for dreams that will give me insight and enlightenment into what God has planned for me. By Chris Fruge. He was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Becky Leigh Frugé; mother, Rena M. Frugé; and his father, Elie J. Frugé. He is survived by his oldest daughter, Jessica Rena Frugé of Mertzon; two sisters, Barbara Roybal and husband, John, of Albuquerque, N.M., and Becky Rivard and husband, Morris, of Mertzon, Texas; two brothers, Elie J. Frugé Jr. and wife, Geri, of Woodville, Texas, and Michael Frugé and wife, Susan, of Poder, Texas. He is also survived by nine nephews, Dennis Roybal and wife, Sylvanna, Tony Roybal and wife, Kathy, Elie J. Frugé III, Jason Frugé and wife, Lonnie, Kenneth Rivard, Jeff Rivard, and Brennan, Gabby and Jordan Frugé; three nieces, Tina Sparks and husband, Bram, Tammie Lawdermilk and husband, Tillman, and Maggie Frugé. He is also survived by many grandnephews and nieces, Adam and Brianna Roybal, Ashley and Kyle Sparks, David and Eli Roybal, Andrew Frugé and Makina Lawdermilk. Chris was the Godparent of Kenneth Rivard and Tammie Lawdermilk. He had many dear and special friends including Darryl and Laura Holdridge of San Angelo, and many others in El Paso, San Angelo and Springdale. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Holy Angels Church in San Angelo. Graveside service will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. LEONARD OSCAR DAHLBERG Leonard Oscar Dahlberg, 91, of Eden, Texas, died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at Concho Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long bout with Alzheimers. He was born July 14, 1910, in Brady, Texas. He married Rhodie Benson Dec. 12, 1933, at the West Sweden Methodist Church and he was a longtime member of Melvin United Methodist Church. Leonard was involved in farming and ranching in New Mexico and Pecos, Texas, for many years. Leonard attended Business Mens Bible Class for a number of years. Survivors include one son, Lester Dahlberg and wife, Mary Louise, of Eldorado, Texas; two grandsons, Nicholas Dahlberg of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Matthew Dahlberg and wife, Michele, of San Angelo; three great-grandchildren, Lily Morgan Dahlberg of Austin and Lindsey York and Dalton York, both of San Angelo; and one half-brother, David Dahlberg of Brady. Graveside funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, in Resthaven Cemetery in Brady, Texas, with Lloyd Clemens officiating. The family requests memorials to Meals for the Elderly or to the Boys Ranch. Johnsons Funeral Home LAUREL ELAINE HEDGES Laurel Elaine Hedges, 74, wife of the Rev. Robert B. Hedges, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, from cancer and advanced Alzheimers at Regency House. She was born in rural southern Minnesota, graduated from LeRoy High School and attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Her whole adult life was devoted her home and family. An excellent cook and seamstress, she was remarkably devoted, especially to young children. She was the mother of five children who survive, Jan (Tom) Adams of Lincoln, Neb., Paul (Ruth) Markham of Saint Charles, Mo., Bruce (Kathy) Markham of Prospect, Ky., David Markham and Suzanne (Pete) Graham, both of West Des Moines, Iowa. Also surviving are her husband of 25 years and his four children, Mary Clare (Dan) Evans of Marble Cliff, Ohio, Joel (Amy Wilemon) Hedges of Phoenix, Peter (Susan Bruce) Hedges of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Phillip Hedges of Des Moines, Iowa; as well as 31 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One brother, Oakley Stockdale of Chester, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives also survive. Her parents, Lee and Hannah Stockdale and two sisters, Helen Stockdale and Orene Miller, preceded her in death. She and her husband moved to San Angelo 20 years ago, where she was actively involved in the life of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Since his retirement as Good Shepherds rector in 1992, they have attended Emmanuel Episcopal Church. She worked at the PanTree for several years. Her volunteering centered in the Angelo Community Hospital Auxiliary of which she was president in 1991, and she was named hospital volunteer of the year in 1992. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd with inurnment of her ashes immediately following in the columbarium in the garth of church. Family visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at Johnsons Funeral Home, concluding with a brief prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Her family suggests memorials to either Emmanuel or Good Shepherd Episcopal Churches or to the donors choice. Johnsons Funeral Home HELEN RUTH BOYD ADAMS Helen Ruth Boyd Adams, 74, joined her savior and her family on Feb. 11, 2002, into a better life where there is no sickness, no pain and no handicap. She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Houston Boyd; her mother, Neta Inez Lindly Boyd; and her brother, Grady ODean Boyd, who was killed in World War II. She married W.O. Adams on June 21, 1947, in Rankin, Texas. He survives her along with son, James Kyle Adams and wife, Karen, of Carollton, Texas; three grandchildren, Hayley, Joshua and Logan; a dear lifetime friend, Naomi Collard Willis; and an aunt, Victoria and J.W. Huddleston of Elkhart, Texas. She is also survived by in-laws, James and Sue Adams of Tulia, Wanda and the Rev. A.C. Hamilton of Plainview, J.K. and Margaret Adams of Muleshoe, Mrs. Jack (Olive) Adams of Crystal City, Glenna Adams Rodden of Lubbock, Adell Adams Soots of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Udell and Joyce Adams of Petersburg and Dr. Kenneth and Mary Jane Adams of Fredericksburg, all of which she took unto herself as loved brothers and sisters. She was born in Orient, Tom Green County, Texas, on Sept. 21, 1927, and moved as a toddler to Rankin, Texas. She attended Draughns Business College in Abilene and was office manager of a Rankin Abstract Co. until 1972, when she suffered a massive stroke. She was reared a Methodist and found her Savior at an early age. At marriage she became a faithful Southern Baptist and was church organist for 27 years, always dependable at every service. She moved to San Angelo in 1976 and was the first client when West Texas Rehabilitation Center opened its doors. She wholly dedicated herself to faithfully love and cherish, and contribute to the happiness of, her husband and her home. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Southland Southern Baptist Church with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Willis Weber, Andy Bonner, Bobby Dodds, Bud Waller, Gene Cook and Mervin Tennyson. Honorary pallbearers will be A.C. Copeland, Ed Edgar, Aubrey Edward, Damon Alexander, Mayo Duke, Arthur Davis, Bill Drennan and Ralph Whitehorn. Helens favorite charity is West Texas Rehab Center, 3001 S. Jackson, San Angelo, TX 76904. Good night, and remember, I love you. Johnsons Funeral Home LILA HOLLAND Lila Holland, 89, of San Angelo, Texas, died at 1:12 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in a local nursing care center. Lila was born July 13, 1912, in Trickham, Texas. She was an interior decorator for twenty years and income tax accountant for twenty years. She was married to Dave Holland and he preceded her in death in 1958. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Lila was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Turnbow and three brothers, Edward, Clifford and Arley Guess. Survivors include one son, Hugh Holland and his wife, Carolyn, of The Villages, Fla.; three grandchildren, Debbie Cross and husband, Clay, of San Angelo, Ricky Holland and wife, Tami, of Abilene and Sandra McDonald and husband, Doug, of Midland; five great-grandchildren, Dusty Hester, Danielle Cross, Cameron, Wesley and Skylar Holland and Halley McDonald; sister-in-law, Belle Guess; numerous nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. Graveside funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Vernon Johnson officiating. Johnsons Funeral Home EDWIN DELTON HICKS Edwin Delton Hicks was born Sept. 8, 1922, in Covington, Texas, to Oscar and Ida Mae Hicks. He passed from this life on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in San Angelo. Mr. Hicks was a decorated Army veteran of World War II, a lifetime member of VFW, former San Angelo Police Department officer and retiree from Goodyear Proving Grounds after more than 30 years of service. Graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Lee Hicks of San Angelo; children, Barbara Zamora of Fort Worth, Cheryl Johnson of Chandler, Ariz., Kathy Hinkle of Arvada, Colo., and Steven Hicks; brothers, W.D. Hicks of San Angelo, O.B. Hicks of Fort Worth and Marshall Hicks of Cleburne, Texas; sisters, Anabel Howell of Rio Vista, Texas, Ava Lee Miller and Bille Yovell of Fort Worth, Pauline Dykes of Burleson, Texas, and Estelle Doty of Cleburne, Texas. He is also survived by several grandchildren. Johnsons Funeral Home EVELYN SEAY On Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, Evelyn Seay passed away peacefully at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, La., of heart failure at the age of 83 years. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Jane Haspel and son-in-law, Ken Haspel; nieces and nephews, Gay Pressman, Carolyn Arldt, Bobby Griswold, Sheila Schill, Barbara McPherson, Michael Fisher and Wade Francis Fisher and their respective spouses; and many great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Sam M. Seay, and her sister and brothers, Ruth Griswold, Wade Fisher and E.J. Fisher. Evelyn had a long career as a secretary and briefly as a substitute rural mail carrier. But she will be most often remembered as a loving wife and mother and a thoughtful and caring friend. She never met a person she didnt like, and she had a gift for diplomacy. She was a very special person whose kindness and generosity endeared her to everyone. As a tribute to her struggle with aphasia following stroke, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mothers memory to the National Aphasia Association 156 Fifth Ave., Suite 707 New York, NY 10010 (800-922-4622 or 212-989-7777. Website: http://www.aphasia.org) or to a charity of your choice. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Johnsons Funeral Home HELEN A. WHITE Helen A. White, 76, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Helen was born on Oct. 14, 1925, to Peter and Addie Siedeman Barkis in Girvin, Texas. She married H.D. (Dick) White on Dec. 9, 1943, in Fort Stockton, Texas. Survivors include her husband, H.D. (Dick) White; son, Craig White and wife, Terrie, of Willis, Texas; daughters, Gwendolyn Ocker and husband, David, of Ballinger and Georgia Ann Strong and husband, Ken, of Beeville, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Barkis; and sisters, Agnes Caldwell, Xena Lou Jones and Susie Clark. Johnsons Funeral Home CAROLYN SPISER MILLER MENARD Carolyn Spiser Miller, 63, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in Rest Haven Cemetery with the Rev. Grosse Mohler officiating. Carolyn was born May 12, 1938, in San Angelo to Edgar Spiser and Betty L. Nored. She married Clayton Miller Jr. on Aug. 29, 1959. Carolyn graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in home economics and went on to get her masters degree in elementary education from the University of Arizona. She taught school for 30 years in the San Angelo school system. She was a lifetime member of the PTA, a member of TSTA, and was a Presbyterian. Her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Clayton Miller Jr.; one son, Trey Miller of Tucson, Ariz.; daughter, Cori Shipp and husband, Donny, of Jayton, Texas; her brother, Gene Spiser and wife, Lynn, of Eden; her sister, Gillie Sue Rabon and husband, Ray, of Eden; one grandson; and one granddaughter. Heritage Funeral Home