Tom Green Co. TX Obits from the San Angelo Standard-Times March 22-28 2002 Thanks to the San Angelo Standard-Times for permission to put their obits and death notices in the USGenWeb Archives. copyright 2002 http://www.texaswest.com/ ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** March 22, 2002 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today Nell Brown Mount Olive Memorial Park, Big Spring 1 p.m. Luther Coleman Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring 11:30 a.m. Carl Eckert Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, Big Spring 10 a.m. Bobbie Peters St. Marys Episcopal Church, Big Spring 3 p.m. Lena Porter Heritage Funeral Home, Brady 10 a.m. Lorine Waggoner Heritage Funeral Home, Brady 2 p.m. Jerry Landers Fairview Cemetery, Bronte 2 p.m. John Williams Bible Baptist Church, Coleman 2 p.m. Opal Williams Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home, Goldthwaite 2 p.m. Shirley McLaren Gooseneck Cemetery, Graham 2 p.m. Sherwood Edwards First Methodist Church, Kermit 2 p.m. Herman Savoie Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne, Kingsland 2 p.m. Alice Williams St. Charles Catholic Church, Kingsland 11 a.m. Herman Seale Resthaven Memorial Park, Midland 4 p.m. Ross Torres Sr. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Robert Lee 10 a.m. Jeneva Hull First Baptist Church, Sterling City 1 p.m. Elmer Doggett McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Annie Mae Sersey, 87, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Starks Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Larry VanZandt, 58, of Gaston, S.C., died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in Lexington, S.C. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sherwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include sister, Carla Michele of Lewisville; and children, Larry Lammers of Kirkland, Wash., Jay Lammers of Bellview, Wash., Richard Lawrence VanZandt of Milwaukie, Ore., April Lynn VanZandt of Tigard, Ore., Lawrence Elliot VanZandt Jr. of Aloha, Ore., Tristie Michelle Sutter of Tigard, Tracy Lynn of Roseville, Calif., Derek Elliot Van Zandt of Barstow, Calif., Shawna Nicole VanZandt of Idabel, Okla., and Derek E. VanZandt of California. SAN ANGELO Jake Brisbin, 77, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. RED OAK Terry Lynn, 47, of Lewisville died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in Lewisville. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Red Oak Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Red Oak Cemetery. Survivors include grandfather, W.L. Allen of San Angelo; brother, Don Morris of Lancaster; and sisters, Jan Howard of Florida, and Christy Dutton and Connie Turner, both of Austin. GOLDTHWAITE Betty Sides Traylor, 77, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include son, Randy Traylor of Hico; and brothers, C.N. Sides and W.L. Sides, both of Goldthwaite. SWEETWATER Glen William Webb, 92, of Claytonville died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturdayin McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Garden of Memories. Survivors include brother, Earl Webb of Tempe, Ariz. MENARD Edith Winslow Runge, 99, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Episcopal Church in Fort McKavett with burial at 12:30 p.m. in Eldorado Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home. Survivors include children, Anita Moore of Kerrville, May Kissko of Christoval, Richard S. Runge of Menard and Jim Runge of Eldorado; and brother, John Winslow of Menard. MONAHANS Natalia Gallegos, 77, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harkey Funeral Chapel with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include sons, Moises G. Heredia, Eloy G. Heredia and Adam G. Heredia, all of Hobbs, N.M., Elias G. Heredia, Oscar G. Heredia and Ruben Gallegos, all of Monahans and Ruben G. Heredia of Forrest Growth, Ore.; daughters, Rosa Suchil of Hobbs and Elida McClanahan of San Angelo; and brothers, Antonio Heredia of Borger and Martin Heredia of Monahans. KERMIT Sherwood Edwards, 71, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at his residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cooper Funeral Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Donelle Edwards of Kermit; son, Scott Edwards of Kermit; daughter, Dawn Edwards of Fort Worth; and sisters, Inell Goforth of Roby and Ardell Gilbert of Corpus Christi. BIG SPRING Enedina F. Gonzalez , 86, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a Colorado City nursing home. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. today at Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Felipe Aguiano and Jose Luis Gonzales, both of Big Spring, and Tomas Tom Gonzales of Snyder; daughters, Enedina Granado of Dallas and Mary Lou Salazar of Big Spring; and sisters, Amanda Deanda and Frances Rodriguez, both of Big Spring. BIG SPRING Jerry Paul Winn, 49, of Hurst, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Clay Paul Winn of Fort Worth; his mother, Jeri Winn of Arlington; brothers, Don Winn of Colleyville and Ron Winn of North Richland Hills; and sister, Beverly Winn of Fort Worth. BIG SPRING Herman Seale, 78, of Midland died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. today in Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife Ronnie Seale of Midland; daughters, Karen Floyd of Keller and Charla Showalter of Lubbock; son, Larry Seale of Mount Vernon; brothers, Vondean Seale of Burleson, Dan Seale of Phoenix and Johnny Seale of Empeoria, Ariz.; and sisters, Melba Light of Snyder, Felba Ware of Sun City, Ariz., and Jo Alice Bohannon of Daytona Beach, Fla. JUNCTION Helen Pearl Nanny Morgan, 84, of Junction died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Graham Funeral Home with burial in Junction Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Laverne Hardin and Karon Morgan, both of Junction and Dorothy Burch of San Angelo; and sister, Estelle Gorley of Mathis. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries JENEVA HULL STERLING CITY Jeneva Hull first met her Lord in Sanco, Texas, was baptized in a creek by Brother Bloodworth. She was finally called to her heavenly home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday morning, March 20, 2002, from her home in Sterling City. Jeneva was born in Grady County, Okla., to Jess and Mabel Martin. Jevena worked for many years as a registered nurse in San Angelo and Sterling City. Jeneva had lived in Sterling City for 44 years. She was very active in the Sterling City First Baptist Church, with the Sterling City Senior Citizens and in many other community groups. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton, both of her parents and her sister. Jeneva is survived by many family members and friends. She will be missed by all. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22, at First Baptist Church with Jason McGuire officiating. Burial will be in Robert Lee Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Senior Citizen Center. Ross Funeral Home FLOSSIE LAFON Flossie Lafon, 72, of Robert Lee, Texas, died Wednesay, March 20, 2002, in Shannon Medical Center. Mrs. Lafon was born Sept. 1, 1929, in Texarkana, Ark. She was a homemaker and had lived in Robert Lee over 20 years. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 25, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in McKinney, Texas. Burial will follow in Wilson Chapel Cemetery in Lowery Crossing, Texas. Survivors include three sons, Michael and wife, Cathy, Welborn of Fort Worth, Robert and wife, Vickie, Welborn of Trenton and Doug and wife, Jan, of San Angelo; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Grace Johnson of Arkansas and Mae Zachary of Celeste, Texas; and two brothers, Frank Brown of Arizona and Jessie Lee Brown of McKinney. She was preceded in death by two sons, Eddie and Gary Welborn; one granddaughter, Lesa Pruitt; and several brothers and sisters. Johnsons Funeral Home AQUILLA WEST Aquilla West, 94, of San Angelo died at 3:35 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2002, in Regency House. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, in Fairmount Cemetery with Bryan Elliott officiating. Aquilla was born May 7, 1907, in Hill County, Texas. She was a member of Johnson Street Church of Christ and in her younger days was involved in ranching. Survivors include two sisters, Hattie B. Vaden of Klamath Falls, Ore., and Mae Nasworthy of San Angelo; five nephews and nieces, Cleve West of San Angelo, Bill Vaden of Carson City, Nev., Anita Page of Silver City, N.M., Katherine Bush of Daly, Calif., and Ann Dunlap of Albuquerque, N.M. The family requests memorials be made to Meals for the Elderly, VistaCare Family Hospice or a favorite charity. Johnsons Funeral Home THOMAS EDGAR ASBILL MASON Thomas Edgar Asbill was born July 2, 1905, in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas, to Joseph Washington and Louisa Elizabeth Wilburn Asbill. He died in Mason, Texas, on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at the age of 96 years. In 1937, he married Olivia See Scarborough in Grape Creek, Texas, on Christmas Day. One of his favorite stories was that he didnt get married until he found someone who could make cornbread better than he. Tom and Olivia were the parents of five boys and one girl. After 64 years of marriage, Olivia preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 2002, by 42 days. Two of the children, James Aubrey and Baby Ray also preceded him in death. Survivors include three sons, Sandy Asbill and Shirley of Tiger, Ga., Jack Asbill and Dorothy of Mason and Vernon Asbill and Kate of Carlsbad, N.M.; one daughter, Mary Ruth Roger and Tommy of Kremlin, Okla.; and two sisters, Mary Rose Baker of Grape Creek and Martha Robinson of San Saba, Texas. Also surviving Tom Tom are his six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was an active and loyal member of the Methodist Church, serving as Sunday School teacher for many years. While living in Sterling City, Texas, he served as Justice of the Peace and as chaplain of the Volunteer Fire Department, receiving a service award for 26 years of dedicated service. In 1994, he received a plaque commemorating his 24 years of service to the Fort Concho Water Utilities Association. He was honored as the Citizen of the Year of Sterling City in 1983. Tom served his country in the Fifth Cavalry, First Brigade Headquarters Troop in Fort Clark, Texas, once riding with his unit on Alex, his horse, from Bracketville to El Paso, Texas. Tom was a resident of Sterling City for 38 years before moving to Mason in 1994. He loved life and will be remembered for his tenderhearted and generous spirit tempered with a sprinkle of mischievousness and wit. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the First United Methodist Church in Mason. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Grape Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Mason Funeral Home. Mason Funeral Home March 23, 2002 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today SAN ANGELO Larry VanZandt Sherwood Cemetery 2 p.m. Aquilla West Fairmount Cemetery 10 a.m. ELSEWHERE Doyle Campbell - Myers & Smith Funeral Home, Big Spring 1 p.m. Jerry Winn - Mount Olive Memorial Park, Big Spring 10 a.m. Helen Morgan - Graham Funeral Home, Junction 10 a.m. Thomas Asbill - First United Methodist Church, Mason 10 a.m. Natalia Gallegos - Harkey Funeral Home, Monahans 2 p.m. Glen Webb - McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Jake Brisbin Sr., 77, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Brisbin of San Angelo; daughters, Susan McGinty of San Angelo and Juliette Reeves of Cheltenham, Australia; son, Jake Brisbin Jr. of El Paso; brothers, Robert Brisbin, A.B. Brisbin, Windell Brisbin, J.B. Brisbin and Bootie Brisbin; and sisters, June Capshaw and Ruth Collins. SAN ANGELO J.J. Moos, 85, died Friday, March 22, 2002, in a Flower Mound nursing home. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Ronald Miller, 67, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. RED OAK Terry Lynn Courtney, 47, of Lewisville died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in Lewisville. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Red Oak Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Red Oak Cemetery. Survivors include grandfather, W.L. Allen of San Angelo; brother, Don Morris of Lancaster; and sisters, Jan Howard of Florida, and Christy Dutton and Connie Turner, both of Austin. BIG SPRING Doyle Campbell , 76, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in an Albuquerque, N.M., hospital. Service will be at 1 p.m. today in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Survivors include brother, Elton Campbell of Odessa; and sister, Myrtle Clay of Weatherford. FREDERICKSBURG Harry A. Pittenger, 85, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, at his residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church with burial in Der Stadt Friedhof Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. Survivors include son, David Pittenger of Kerrville; daughters, Catherine Grimm of Fredericksburg and Dorothy Herbert of Gracefield, Quebec, Canada. SWEETWATER Gracie L. Soles, 84, died Friday, March 22, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Colorado City Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Fred Soles of Sweetwater; sons, Les Soles of Sweetwater and Jay Soles of Morristown, Tenn.; daughters, LaVerne Jones of Colorado City and Barbara Ann Bailey of Ontario, Calif.; and sister, Velma Kreisler of Coleman. COLEMAN Ruby Owens Trammell, 98, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Billie Wells of Abilene and Pauline Strickland of San Angelo; and sons, James L. Trammell Jr. of Lubbock and Donald L. Trammell of Lufkin. ST. CHARLES, Mo. The Rev. Clarence Ray Smith, 75, of OFallon, Mo., died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in a St. Peters, Mo., hospital. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Grace Baptist Church with burial in St. Charles Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Bause Funeral and Memorial Center. Survivors include his wife, Betty S. Smith of OFallon; sons, David Ray Smith of OFallon and James Earl Smith of Troy; brother, Travis Smith of San Angelo, Texas; and sisters, Lucille Seratte and Doris Bamber, both of Coleman, Texas. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries LARRY VANZANDT Larry VanZandt, 58, of Gaston, S.C., died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in Lexington, S.C. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in Sherwood Cemetery with the Rev. Grosse Mohler officiating. Larry was born April 12, 1943, in Houston. Mr. VanZandt had many careers in his life. He was a mechanic, wrestler, raced stock cars, funny cars and dragsters, stuntman and his latest occupation was truck owner and operator. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Jane Boles of Mertzon and his father, Marshall VanZandt of California. Survivors include one maternal aunt, Mrs. Aldine Kennemer of San Angelo; uncle, Malcolmb Boles; one sister, Carla Michele of Lewisville; 10 children, Larry Lammers of Kirkland, Wash., Jay Lammers of Bellview, Wash., Richard Lawrence VanZandt of Milwaukie, Ore., April Lynn VanZandt of Tigard, Ore., Lawrence Elliot VanZandt Jr. of Aloha, Ore., Tristie Michelle Sutter of Tigard, Ore., Tracy Lynn of Roseville, Calif., Derek Elliot VanZandt of Barstow, Calif., Shawna Nicole VanZandt of Idabel, Okla., and Derek E. VanZandt of California; seven grandsons; two granddaughters; and one great-grandchild. Johnsons Funeral Home JOE DELGADO Joe Delgado, 67, of Amarillo died Tuesday, March 12, 2002. Rosary was at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Martin Road Chapel, 1505 Martin Road. Mass was at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, in St. Laurence Cathedral. Burial was in Llano East Cemetery. Mr. Delgado moved to Amarillo in 1956. He married Ida Sosa on Nov. 6, 1953, in San Angelo. He retired from Ryder Truck Rental after 40 years. He was a member of St. Laurence Cathedral and served in the 36th Division of Texas National Guard. He was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Delgado. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Mario Delgado and Albert Delgado, both of Amarillo, Danny Delgado of San Antonio and Tony Delgado of Allen; a daughter, Cecila Kerr of Springfield, Mo.; his mother, Maria DeJesus Delgado of San Angelo; three brothers, Albert Delgado of San Angelo, Tom Delgado of Odessa and Jessie Delgado of San Diego, Calif.; six sisters, Lupe Ramirez of Amarillo, Maria Zapata, Gloria Guevarra, Victoria Leal and Mary Lou Mura, all of San Angelo, and Carolina Nolan of Las Vegas; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. March 24, 2002 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today Jean May Beck Funeral Home, Cedar Park 2 p.m. Ruby Trammell Stevens Funeral Chapel, Coleman 1 p.m. Betty Traylor Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home, Goldthwaite 2 p.m. Dolores Thompson Llano City Cemetery, Llano 2 p.m. DMetra Riggs St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mason 2 p.m. Terry Courtney Red Oak Funeral Chapel, Red Oak 2 p.m. Rev. Clarence Smith Grace Baptist Church, St. Charles 2:30 p.m. Gracie Soles McCoy Funeral Chapel, Sweetwater 2 p.m. Clara Gerlich Lake Shore United Methodist Church, Waco 2:30 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Raymond Estrada Sendejas, 83, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Shellie McCarley Bagwell, 101, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, William O. Bagwell of San Angelo and Daley G. Bagwell of Bluffton; and sister, Jimmie M. Gray of San Angelo. LLANO Dolores G. Thompson, 75, died Thursday, March 21, 2002. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Roy O. Hoffman of Llano; daughter, Ramona Conally of California; and sister, Rita Pierce. SWEETWATER Gracie L. Soles, 84, died Friday, March 22, 2002, in a local care center. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Colorado City Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Fred Soles of Sweetwater; sons, Les Soles of Sweetwater and Jay Soles of Morristown, Tenn.; daughters, LaVerne Jones of Colorado City and Barbara Ann Bailey of Ontario, Calif.; and sister, Velma Kreisler of Coleman. STANTON Molly Swift Massey, 75, of Odessa died Friday, March 22, 2002, at her residence. Services are pending at Stanton Memorial Funeral Home & Chapel. BIG SPRING Jim Stewart, 58, died Monday, March 18, 2002, in a Lubbock hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Pam Stewart of Big Spring; sons, Heath Stewart and Andy Stewart, both of Lubbock; mother, Lois Stewart of Big Spring; and sister, Nelda Green of Victoria. ELDORADO Ruby Hight, 82, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in San Angelo. Graveside service will at 3 p.m. Monday in Little Saline Cemetery in London. Arrangements are by Kerbow Funeral Home. BROWNWOOD Ila Damron Lovelace, 80, of Blanket died Friday, March 22, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blanket Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, George H. Lovelace; son, Randall Lovelace of Austin; and brother, Chester Damron of Blanket. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries EDITH WINSLOW RUNGE MENARD Edith Winslow Runge, veteran Schleicher County housewife, mother and ranch woman, passed away in her 99th year on March 19, 2002. She was born Jan. 23, 1903, in Menard, Texas, the fourth of eight children of Robert S. and Edith Black Winslow. She lived and was educated on the familys Fort McKavett ranch until she attended Austin High School, from which she graduated in 1921. She studied art at Columbia University and Pratt Institute of New York City in 1924-25 and earned her degree in home economics from the University of Texas in 1928. She married J. Forrest Runge on May 9, 1925, and began a ranch life in Schleicher County that lasted more than 60 years. After her husbands death in 1964, she continues his lifes work in conservation and range improvements, and in 1972, was named Conservationist of the Year by the Eldorado-Divide Soil and Water Conservation District. While raising her four children on the ranch, she actively supported their school, scout and 4-H activities in Eldorado. She served as the perennial hostess at the Runge ranch home for many county functions. She was the granddaughter of Col. William L. Black, legendary Civil War adventurer and early area ranchman. Her mother, Edith Black Winslow, was the author of In Those Days, a chronicle, beginning in the 1880s, of ranch life in Fort McKavett and surrounding vicinity. She is survived by her four children, Anita Moore of Kerrville and husband, Jene, May Kissko of Christoval ranch, Richard S. Runge of Menard ranch and his wife, Caroline, and Jim Runge of Eldorado; one brother, John Winslow of Menard; 10 grandchildren, Randy and Cheri Runge of Nevada, Art and Rose Runge of Jewett, Lisa and Mike Brown of Okinawa, Japan, Edith May Kissko of Los Angeles, Calif., Rhonda and Rob Spencer of Oklahoma City, Ryan Runge of Pensacola, Fla., and Ramona and Matt DuPre, Rayna Runge, James Runge and Rebecca Runge of McKinney; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at St. James Episcopal Church in Fort McKavett. Burial will follow at approximately 12:30 p.m. in the family plot in the Eldorado Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church Mission, Fort McKavett or to the Menard or Eldorado public libraries. Heritage Funeral Home JAKE BRISBIN SR. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Fairmount Cemetery with Minister Paul Shero of Southgate Church of Christ officiating. Jake Brisbin Sr. passed away March 21, 2002, in San Angelo, Texas. He was born Jan. 30, 1925, in Rogers, Texas, to Lottie and Bennie Brisbin. He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. During this time, he participated in the European Campaign and was in the invasion force at Normandy during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. After World War II, he moved to Marfa, Texas, working as an electrical lineman and also working for the Marfa TV Cable Company. He also worked as an independent electrical contractor until moving to San Angelo, Texas, in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Brisbin of San Angelo; daughter, Juliette Reeves and husband, John, of Cheltenham, Australia; daughter, Susan McGinty and husband, Allan, of San Angelo; and son, Jake Brisbin Jr. and wife, Cookie, of El Paso. He is survived by brothers, Robert Brisbin and wife, Lonabe, A.B. Brisbin, Windel Brisbin and wife, Pete, Bootie Brisbin, J.B. Brisbin and wife, Donnie; sisters, June Capshaw and husband, Sid, and Ruth Collins; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Dr. Ayass for his kind and loving care of Jake. Robert Massie Funeral Home RONALD RON R. MILLER Ronald Ron R. Miller, 67, of San Angelo died Thursday, March 21, 2002, at the home of Billie Wilkerson. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Ron was born Oct. 16, 1934, in Clearwater, Fla. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 until 1956 and resided in San Angelo since 1958. He worked in security civil service as a cryptology trainee specialist at Goodfellow Air Force Base until he retired as AGS 13 in 1988. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Cynthia Renee Miller, in 1977. He is survived by one daughter, Rhonda Miller, and granddaughter, Cynthia Desiree Sikes, both of San Marcos; and a special friend, Billie Wilkerson of San Angelo. Pallbearers will be Ray Humbert, Glenn Rogers, Monty Floyd, Ed Wagner, Al Diekmann and Gary Samad. Johnsons Funeral Home JEAN MAY AUSTIN Jean May, 72, of Lago Vista passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2002. She was born on May 10, 1929, in McNabb, Ark., to Oliver and Ethel Moore. She graduated from Angelo State University where she was an All American basketball player. In 1986, she retired from Paint Rock Independent School District as principal. While at Paint Rock, she coached junior high basketball and tennis. She is survived by her husband, Bill May of Lago Vista; son, Bill May Jr. and wife, Tana, of Tarsan, Texas; daughter, Tammy Hullum and husband, Jeff, of Burnet; and grandchildren, Ky and Trent May and Sky and Shaylah Hullum. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Beck Funeral Home, Cedar Park. Interment will immediately follow in Cedar Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Beck Funeral Home GENE SHURLEY SONORA Gene Shurley, 75, born Nov. 15, 1926, died Friday, March 22, 2002. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the First United Methodist Church in Sonora with burial to follow in Sonora Cemetery. Gene said his early life was spent in the back of a Model T Ford, driving with his parents back and forth from their home in San Angelo to the ranch south of Sonora. In 1931, after the death of Genes father, J.T. Shurley, Mrs. Shurley moved her family to the ranch, which she managed herself. She later bought other ranches and was known as one of the best ranch women in the area. Gene fondly remembered his childhood. Growing up, our home was at the ranch. He learned to speak Spanish about the same time he learned to speak English. In those days, the livestock had screw worms and stomach worms, and during the summer they rode all day, everyday, rounding up two or three pastures each day. They had 25 or 30 saddle horses that were crippled, back blistered or girt rubbed. It may have been one of the most pleasant periods of his life. One summer, he went to town only three times. Many days, Gene and his brother, Jerry, would have all three meals with the ranch hands. Pedro Samaneigo was so kind and gentle. He taught Gene more about livestock than he learned at Texas A&M University and elsewhere. All ranching families had to drive to school since there were no school buses, therefore Gene began driving at the age of 12. He had to get special permission to get a drivers license. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, Gene graduated from Texas A&M University in the class of 1948, then returned to the ranch to raise a family. He loved raising his son, Scott, and daughter, Suzanne, and teaching them about ranching. His family, like other pioneer families, were survivors of the drought of the 50s, and screw worms. Gene stated that looking into the steely eyes of a banker can be every bit as unnerving as looking into a gun fighters 45! Gene raised cattle, sheep, goats and the love of his life-registered quarter horses. Gene served as a Sonora Independent School Board trustee for 12 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Sonora Dee Ora Blue Lodge, the American Heart Association, American Quarter Horse Association and other civic organizations. Gene was preceded in death by his beloved son, Scott Thomason Shurley, and other family members. Gene is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Shurley Huddleston and husband, Doug, of Sonora; sisters, Billie Pipkin of San Angelo and Margaret Moffatt of Shreveport, La.; a special nephew, Mark Shurley of Fredericksburg and wife, Kathy; granddaughters, Zane Martin, Kristen Shurley, Kayla Shurley and Whitney Martin; one great-grandson, Dawson Martin Guthrie; and many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him greatly. We will forever miss being called his Little Doll. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to donors favorite charity. Kerbow Funeral Home HILTON DALE LAWLESS Hilton Dale Lawless, 89, of Tomball, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2002. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche, Texas. Hilton was born Dec. 12, 1912, in Comanche to Albert and Effie Harkins Lawless. The Lawless were longtime residents of Pecos, Texas, and lived at Rio Concho West in San Angelo for several years. They were members of Southland Baptist Church in San Angelo. Hilton was preceded in death by his loving wife, Novella Lawless; son, Albert Dale Lawless; parents; and brother, Welch Lawless. Survivors include his daughter, Nan Lawless Ray and husband, Hank; grandsons, David Andrew Ray, Mark Alan Ray and wife, Kelli, and Stephen Eric Ray and wife, Eva; four great-grandchildren, Sara-Beth, Isabel, Jack and Taylor; and one sister, Byrlene Moore and husband, Marvin. Johnsons Funeral Home K.J. MOOS K.J. Moos, 85, of San Angelo passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2002, surrounded by his loved ones. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the Johnson Street Church of Christ with interment following in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be ministers, Stanley Lockhart and Bill Young. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday evening at Johnsons Funeral Home. K.J. was born on Nov. 5, 1916, in Cottonwood, Texas, to Reuben and Bonnie Moos. He met Lola Lee Fishel in Sunday school class at the Harris and Irving Church of Christ. They were married on Aug. 1, 1936, and they had five children. K.J. graduated from San Angelo High School and attended San Angelo College prior to beginning a lifelong career in the United States Postal Service. After Lolas death, he married Lillian Duncan of San Angelo. An active Christian throughout his life, K.J. was a member of the Harris and Irving/Johnson Street Church of Christ for almost 80 years and will be remembered for his dedication to his family and a host of faithful friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lola Moos, and wife of two years, Lillian Duncan Moos; two daughters, Carol Lee Moos and Joyce Kay Keilers; his parents, Reuben and Bonnie Moos; and two brothers, Robert and Kenneth Moos. He is survived by one son, Marvin Moos and wife, Joyce, of Austin; two daughters, Marion Eastman and husband, Wes, of Brownsville,Tenn.; Rebecca Ann Nelms and husband, Travis, of Lewisville; and one son-in-law, Dee Will Keilers of Ozona; stepchildren, Carol Jo and S.L. Tate of Hamlin, Allan G. and Audry Duncan of Kerrville, and Lillian Grace and Eugene Heise of San Antonio; grandchildren, Lance Keilers, Karen Kimball, Bob Eastman, Kathy Olin, Dennis Eastman, Cheryl Hansen, Iris Carideo, Linda Bradshaw, Paula Shackelford, Kevin Nelms; 19 great-grandchildren; as well as many friends and loved ones. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Jones, Garland Slaughter and John Smith.Pallbearers will be grandsons, Lance Keilers, Jeff Kimball, Bob Eastman, Scott Olin, Dennis Eastman, Steve Hansen, Duane Bradshaw and Steve Shackelford and Kevin Nelms. Memorials may be made to the Library of the Johnson Street Church of Christ. Johnsons Funeral Home TILO GALINDO Otilo Rodriguez Galindo, 75, of Christoval died Friday, March 22, 2002, in a local hospital. Rosary service will be at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 24, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, March 25, at the Immaculate Conception Church of Knickerbocker with Father George Vrakukala officiating. Burial will follow in the Knickerbocker Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Maria Galindo of Christoval; daughters, Rosie Diaz and husband, Jesse, Martha Galindo, Griselda Galihadd and husband, Jason, and Rebecca Stewart and husband, Coby; sons, Toby Galindo and wife, Julie, and Homer Galindo and wife, Tammy; sister, Ortencia Lopez and husband, Jesus; brother-in-law, Alfonso Gonzales; grandchildren, Manuel Diaz, Brittany Galihadd, Robby and Christopher Galindo, Darryl, Mitch and Megan Stewart, Paige, Michaela and Jeffrey Galindo. Pallbearers will be Jason Galihadd, Jesse Diaz, Coby Stewart, Ray Zapata, Raymond Torres and Joe Stewart. Our dad will always be in our hearts and thoughts, and he will be greatly missed, We love you Papa. Your children Robert Massie Funeral Home CLARA GERLICH WACO A bright spot in many lives is now a cherished memory. Clara Gerlich, 82, of Waco passed away Monday, March 18, 2002, at her home. Memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Lake Shore United Methodist Church in Waco, Texas, with the Rev. Pamela Dykehouse officiating. Clara was born March 20, 1919, in Palmyra, Pa., to David and Sarah Ream. She grew up in Hershey, Pa., where she graduated from high school in 1937 as valedictorian of her class. Clara met R. W. (Pete) Gerlich at the Hershey Ice Rink in 1943. They were married on Dec. 29, 1945, in Waco. Clara and Pete had two children: a daughter, Susan, and a son, Peter. After living in the oil camps east of Houston, they moved to San Angelo in 1951. She was one of the original sports moms, attending swim meets all across Texas. She was also active in church activities. In 1969, they moved to Hershey, Pa., where they lived for 10 years. They returned to Texas, and have lived in Waco since 1980. She was a member of Lake Shore United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband; her daughter, Susan, and her friend, Bob Smoot, of Dallas; her son, Peter of Lakewood, Colo.; and niece, Eleanor Brennan of Long Island, N.Y. Memorials may be made to Lake Shore United Methodist Church or Methodist Childrens Home, Attn: Development Office, 1111 Herring, Waco, TX 76708. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home March 25, 2002 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today SAN ANGELO Ronald Miller Johnsons Funeral Home 2 p.m. ELSEWHERE Norma Cabe Brownfield Church of Christ, Brownfield 2 p.m. Ila Lovelace Davis-Morris Funeral Chapel, Brownwood 2 p.m. Tilo Galindo Immaculate Conception Church, Knickerbocker 1 p.m. Ruby Hight Little Saline Cemetery, London 3 p.m. Gracie Soles McCoy Chapel of Memories, Sweetwater 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Tomas Rosales, 79, of Big Lake died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in a Big Lake hospital. Services are pending at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. SAN ANGELO Margarito Garcia, 18, of Mission died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knickerbocker. SAN ANGELO Lucretia Poteet Heitzler, 102, died Friday, March 22, 2002. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Erma King, 85, of Austin and formerly of San Angelo died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Austin. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Carol Sue Bowman of Austin and Kathryn King of Sonoma, Calif. OZONA Jose Maria Arredondo, 83, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in a Crockett County care center. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Templo Siloe Assembly of God Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Preddy Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Fernanda Diaz Arredondo of Ozona; daughters, Rosa A. Montes and Anna Yruegas, both of Ozona, Guadalupe Rodriquez of San Juan, Irene Arredondo of Austin and Amelia Sherrell of Lovington, N.M.; and sons, Jesus Arredondo of Des Moines, Iowa, and Armando Arredondo of Ozona. STANTON Thornton A. Scott, 74, died Friday, March 22, 2002, in a Midland hospital. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sweetwater. Arrangements are by Gilbreath Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Betty J. Scott of Stanton; sons, Mike Scott of Stanton and Tony Scott of Hobbs, N.M.; brothers, Bill Scott of Sweetwater and Wendel Scott of Verhalen; and sister, Glen Swann of Gail. STANTON Molly Swift Massey, 75, of Odessa died Friday, March 22, 2002, in Odessa. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Missionary Baptist Church in Cove City, N.C. Arrangements are by Stanton Memorial Funeral Home & Chapel. Survivors include son, Buster King of Maryville, Tenn.; and daughters, Linda J. Burris of Odessa and Suzy Wharam Holmes of Apex, N.C. BALLINGER William Ervin Miley, 82, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Paint Rock Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Michael Van Miley of Bolling AFB, Wash., D.C.; daughter, Kimberly Osburn of Fort Worth; brother, Grover Miley of Fort Worth; and sisters, Bea Green of Iowa Park and Nettie Wright of Wichita Falls. BALLINGER John August Makowsky, 91, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Abilene. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Miles Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Sherry Makowsky of Ballinger. WINTERS Faye Mathis, 76, of Ballinger died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a Ballinger hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Minnis E. Mathis of Ballinger; sons, Charles Mathis of Abilene and Mike Mathis and Rickey Mathis, both of Midland; and daughter, Beckey Throckmorton. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries RAY HOLMES SONORA Earl Ray Holmes, age 76, of Sonora went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2002. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Patsy Sue Holmes and his son, Lonnie Ray Holmes. Ray, as he was known, served in the United States Army during World War II. Ray was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ray is survived by three sisters, Pauline Ringgold, Betty Jo Hawkins and Fayrene Johnson; one daughter, Pam Bolt and husband, Steve Bolt; daughter-in-law, Becky Holmes; two grandsons, Stoney and Chad Holmes; two granddaughters, Brook Gerber and Chris Badgett; and four great-grandchildren, Morgan, Shea, Dusty and Trinity. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 26, at 1 p.m. in Sonora Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Jim Stephen. Kerbow Funeral Home GENE SHURLEY SONORA Gene Shurley, 75, born Nov. 15, 1926, died Friday, March 22, 2002. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the First United Methodist Church in Sonora with burial to follow in Sonora Cemetery. Gene said his early life was spent in the back of a Model T Ford, driving with his parents back and forth from their home in San Angelo to the ranch south of Sonora. In 1931, after the death of Genes father, J.T. Shurley, Mrs. Shurley moved her family to the ranch, which she managed herself. She later bought other ranches and was known as one of the best ranch women in the area. Gene fondly remembered his childhood. Growing up, our home was at the ranch. He learned to speak Spanish about the same time he learned to speak English. In those days, the livestock had screw worms and stomach worms, and during the summer they rode all day, everyday, rounding up two or three pastures each day. They had 25 or 30 saddle horses that were crippled, back blistered or girt rubbed. It may have been one of the most pleasant periods of his life. One summer, he went to town only three times. Many days, Gene and his brother, Jerry, would have all three meals with the ranch hands. Pedro Samaneigo was so kind and gentle. He taught Gene more about livestock than he learned at Texas A&M University and elsewhere. All ranching families had to drive to school since there were no school buses, therefore Gene began driving at the age of 12. He had to get special permission to get a drivers license. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, Gene graduated from Texas A&M University in the class of 1948, then returned to the ranch to raise a family. He loved raising his son, Scott, and daughter, Suzanne, and teaching them about ranching. His family, like other pioneer families, were survivors of the drought of the 50s, and screw worms. Gene stated that looking into the steely eyes of a banker can be every bit as unnerving as looking into a gunfighters 45! Gene raised cattle, sheep, goats and the love of his life-registered quarter horses. Gene served as a Sonora Independent School board trustee for 12 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Sonora Dee Ora Blue Lodge, the American Heart Association, American Quarter Horse Association and other civic organizations. Gene was preceded in death by his beloved son, Scott Thomason Shurley, and other family members. Gene is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Shurley Huddleston and husband, Doug, of Sonora; sisters, Billie Pipkin of San Angelo and Margaret Moffatt of Shreveport, La.; a special nephew, Mark Shurley of Fredericksburg and wife, Kathy; granddaughters, Zane Martin, Kristen Shurley, Kayla Shurley and Whitney Martin; one great-grandson, Dawson Martin Guthrie; and many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him greatly. We will forever miss being called his Little Doll. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to donors favorite charity. Kerbow Funeral Home EDITH WINSLOW RUNGE MENARD Edith Winslow Runge, veteran Schleicher County housewife, mother and ranch woman, passed away in her 99th year on March 19, 2002. She was born Jan. 23, 1903, in Menard, Texas, the fourth of eight children of Robert S. and Edith Black Winslow. She lived and was educated on the familys Fort McKavett ranch until she attended Austin High School, from which she graduated in 1921. She studied art at Columbia University and Pratt Institute of New York City in 1924-25 and earned her degree in home economics from the University of Texas in 1928. She married J. Forrest Runge on May 9, 1925, and began a ranch life in Schleicher County that lasted over 60 years. After her husbands death in 1964, she continues his lifes work in conservation and range improvements, and in 1972, was named Conservationist of the Year by the Eldorado-Divide Soil and Water Conservation District. While raising her four children on the ranch, she actively supported their school, scout and 4-H activities in Eldorado. She served as the perennial hostess at the Runge ranch home for many county functions. She was the granddaughter of Col. William L. Black, legendary Civil War adventurer and early area ranchman. Her mother, Edith Black Winslow, was the author of In Those Days, a chronicle, beginning in the 1880s, of ranch life in Fort McKavett and surrounding vicinity. She is survived by her four children, Anita Moore of Kerrville and husband, Jene, May Kissko of Christoval ranch, Richard S. Runge of Menard ranch and his wife, Caroline, and Jim Runge of Eldorado; one brother, John Winslow of Menard; 10 grandchildren, Randy and Cheri Runge of Nevada, Art and Rose Runge of Jewett, Lisa and Mike Brown of Okinawa, Japan, Edith May Kissko of Los Angeles, Calif., Rhonda and Rob Spencer of Oklahoma City, Ryan Runge of Pensacola, Fla., and Ramona and Matt DuPre, Rayna Runge, James Runge and Rebecca Runge of McKinney; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at St. James Episcopal Church in Fort McKavett. Burial will follow at approximately 12:30 p.m. in the family plot in the Eldorado Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church Mission, Fort McKavett or to the Menard or Eldorado public libraries. Heritage Funeral Home SHELLIE McCARLEY BAGWELL Shellie McCarley Bagwell, 101, of San Angelo passed away Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. A.J. Kennemer officiating. Mrs. Bagwell was born Nov. 19, 1900, in Blue Ridge, Texas. Her parents were Thomas J. McCarley and Carrie A. Brister McCarley. At age 12, she migrated to Stonewall County making the trip on the tail-end of a covered wagon. She was raised on a farm and at a very early age, this petite woman, drove a team of four mules plowing fields by herself. This remarkable woman, who was able to live independently in her home for 101 years, was a loving mother, raising her two sons in the home she built herself. Always a hard worker, she retired from Monarch Tile after 20 years. She found joy in her children, grandchildren, family, home and yard. A loving aunt, she had a special place in the hearts of her nieces and nephews. She also was a special second mother to L.A. Wester and Maurice Wester. A good neighbor and friend, she willingly gave of herself to anyone in need. A knock on her back door always meant a sweet welcoming smile, cup of coffee and an offer of something to eat. When leaving, guests always were reminded Come back to see me. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William (Buck) Bagwell; four sisters, Tommie Singleton, Ruby Duvall, Faye Cox and Cecil Johnson; and grandson, Randall P. Bagwell. Survivors include her sister, Jimmie M. Gray of San Angelo; two sons, William O. Bagwell of San Angelo, Dalcy G. Bagwell and wife, Doris, of Bluffton; six grandchildren, Vicky Bagwell, Deena Bagwell, Daley Mike Bagwell, Billie Dene Patterson and husband, Ted, Barbara J. Johnson, and Michael S. Bagwell and wife, Jackie. She also had seven great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one cousin, Edith Belyeu of Brackettville; and several nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers are nephews Richard L. Gray, Owen J. Gray III and Jud Gray, grandsons, Michael S. Bagwell and Daley Mike Bagwell, and great-grandson, Eric W. Bagwell. Robert Massie Funeral Home RUBY HIGHT ELDORADO Ruby Hight, 82, passed from this life Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a San Angelo nursing home. Graveside service will be held Monday, March 25, at 3 p.m. in Little Saline Cemetery in London, Texas, with the Rev. Stan Troy officiating. She was born July 19, 1919, to Henry Ernest and Nora Gertrude Priddy. She married Wiley Hight Dec. 22, 1937. They had resided in Eldorado since 1939. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Eldorado where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley; a son, Herbert Roy; her parents; and a brother, Eugene Boatright. She is survived by three sons, Hubert and Gloria of San Angelo, James of Azle, and Kenneth and Caroline of Eldorado; one daughter, Karen and Larry Shellnut of Baird; one sister, Melba and Sam Mask of San Antonio; 11 grandchildren, Paula, Sharmon, Royce, Rachel, Casey, Gary, Jayla, Tami Jo, Angie, Kimberly and Julie; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. We wish to say a special thanks to Vista Care and the staff at The Regency for their care of our dear Mother. Any memorials may be made to Vista Care. Kerbow Funeral Home NORMA DEAN CABE BROWNFIELD Norma Dean Cabe, 66, of Brownfield passed away Saturday, March 23, 2002, in Lubbock. Norma was born Dec. 26, 1935, in Gomez, Texas. She attended school in Gomez and graduated from Wellman High School. She married Conrad Cabe on June 5, 1954, in Seagraves, Texas. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ and taught Bible classes for many years at the church. She was associated with the World Bible School where she taught several thousand Bible students worldwide. She is survived by her husband, Conrad Cabe of Brownfield; three daughters, Patti McGuire of Coppell, Sandy Meeks of San Angelo and Karla Hope of Lubbock; and six grandchildren, Jennifer McGuire, Kevin and Audrey Meeks, and Jared, Landon and Ragan Hope. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to New Mexico Home or the Childrens Home of Lubbock. Brownfield Funeral Home March 26, 2002 S-T goes high-tech with new E-Times The E-Times, the Standard-Times high-tech electronic version of an old-fashioned afternoon newspaper, debuts today. First SAISD candidate visits city More than 80 teachers, citizens, principals and staff members had a chance on Monday to talk to the first candidate for the San Angelo Independent School District superintendent position. City to get information-age boost Community network to bring Angelo citizens, services together online There is no shortage of local Internet information on such things as health care, educational institutions or job training, Larry Justiss said. WT communities also getting better computer access Area counties are getting technology upgrades thanks to grants from the states Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board. Condition of boy injured in accident still critical An 11-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a two-car collision sent four to the hospital Sunday. Development board finishes 1st stage of workforce survey The Concho Valley Workforce Development Board has completed its first stage of community strategic and service delivery plans for three area towns. Passing Notes Cornerstone museum brings historical characters to life _________________________________________________________________ Police and Sheriff's Report From the Top of the Windmill Commodities Oil Report _________________________________________________________________ Sports Page March 26, 2002 On track to graduation Former Central star has grand plans, beginning with diploma Sam Singleton, arguably the best track athlete ever to come from San Angelo, is known for running fast, but on the proudest moment of his life hes not going to hurry one bit. CHS Two-step? Central boys, girls could make history with regional berths Today, it elicits fond smiles and recollections of a foregone but far more innocent time. Baseball WT Pitchers rule weekend Local diver aims for world title Debbie Albert was flying high in 1980. Belles split twinbill AUSTIN Angelo State rebounded from crucial mistakes in the opener with a near-flawless effort in the nightcap, splitting a softball doubleheader Monday against St. Edwards. Local Sports 4-5A track and field bests Region I Soccer Pairings, Results Todays local baseball update Todays local softball update _________________________________________________________________ SPORTS ON THE EDGE _________________________________________________________________ Opinion Page March 26, 2002 San Angelo Standard-Times Editorial Build memorials, but not on Mall Dan K. Thomasson U.S. Senate losing one of its best _________________________________________________________________ Feature At Home 03/26/02 Natures hand Local woman creates elaborate baskets from materials she finds outdoors Felipa Vasquez calls herself a basket case. Egging on the creative essence of Easter While many families will break out the vinegar and dye this Easter to decorate eggs, Betty Lou Chandler takes a different approach. Day Care Is grandma better caregiver than daycare? It depends on many factors _________________________________________________________________ [obituaries.jpg] March 26, 2002 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Shellie Bagwell Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 2 p.m. Jake Brisbin Sr. Fairmount Cemetery 10 a.m. Erma King Fairmount Cemetery 2 p.m. Hilton Lawless Johnsons Funeral Home 10 a.m. K.J. Moos Johnson Street Church of Christ 10 a.m. Theresa Hardaway College Hills Baptist Church 7 p.m. ELSEWHERE Jim Stewart Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, Big Spring 2 p.m. John Makowsky Miles Cemetery, Miles 2 p.m. Ray Holmes Sonora Cemetery, Sonora 1 p.m. Gene Shurley First United Methodist Church, Sonora 10 a.m. Thornton Scott Garden of Memories Cemetery, Sweetwater 3 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Annie Mae Sersey, 87, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Starks Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, James Rodgers and Lee Arthur Rodgers, both of San Angelo, Willie Sersey of Fort Worth and Leonard Sersey of Midland; daughters, Pearl Franklin of San Jose, Calif., and Dorothy Miller and Sersey, of San Angelo; and sisters, Maggie Lee McNeil and Cleo Wright of San Antonio. SAN ANGELO Tomas Rosales, 79, of Big Lake died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in a Big Lake nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Margarets Catholic Church in Big Lake with burial in Glenrest Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe Rosales of Big Lake; son, Antonio Rosales of Del Rio; daughter, San Juana Rocha of Houston; and sister, Soila Lozano of Sanderson. SAN ANGELO Margaret M. Brown, 81, of San Angelo died Monday, March 25, 2002, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO Lazaro G. Garcia, 75, died Monday, March 25, 2002, at his residence. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Asuncion Garcia of San Angelo; daughters, Linda Garcia, Maria C. Garcia, Beatriz O. Garcia, Mellisa Garcia, Nalda Cardenas and Soraida Miller, all of San Angelo and Andrea Buitron and Bianca Oyervides, both of Del Rio; sons, Jesus Garcia of Arlington, Lazaro Garcia of Greely, Colo., and David Garcia and Efrain Garcia, both of San Angelo; and sisters, Juanita Garcia De Ortiz and Sara Soto, both of Purizima Coahuila, Mexico. SAN ANGELO Mary Valdez, 82, died Monday, March 25, 2002. Services are pending at Johnsons Funeral Home. LOVINGTON, N.M. Glen C. Williams, 74, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Carlsbad, N.M. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jackson Avenue Baptist Church with burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Eldorado. Arrangements are by Bethany Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Williams of Lovington; son, Roger Williams of Dundee, Mich.; and daughter, Jana Williams of Norman, Okla. MARLOW, Okla. R.B. Buck McManus, 85, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at his residence. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial in Duncan, Okla. Survivors include his wife, Fern McManus of Marlow; son, Roy McManus of Seligman, Mo.; daughters, Joan Kincaid of San Angelo, Texas, and Arlene Spurgeon of Marlow; and sisters, Imogene Saunders and Evelyn Williams, both of Duncan and Opal Powell of Lebanon, Ore. FORT STOCKTON Johnnie Medders, 69, died Monday, March 25, 2002. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Robert Tyree of Fort Davis and Mark Tyree of Fort Stockton; and sister, Ernestine Pollard of Abilene. LLANO Dorthy Ann Flint, 63, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Houston. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Chapel with burial in Llano City Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Clinton (Pete) Flint of Llano; son, Clinton Fred Flint of Llano; daughter, Leath Napolez of Llano; and sister, Lillian Moore of Austin. PECOS Curtis Frank Joplin, 99, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in an Odessa hospital. Services are pending at Pecos Funeral Home. BALLINGER Raleigh Waechter, 88, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in Snyder. Services are pending at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries GENE SHURLEY SONORA Gene Shurley, 75, born Nov. 15, 1926, died Friday, March 22, 2002. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the First United Methodist Church in Sonora with burial to follow in Sonora Cemetery. Gene said his early life was spent in the back of a Model T Ford, driving with his parents back and forth from their home in San Angelo to the ranch south of Sonora. In 1931, after the death of Genes father, J.T. Shurley, Mrs. Shurley moved her family to the ranch, which she managed herself. She later bought other ranches and was known as one of the best ranch woman in the area. Gene fondly remembered his childhood. Growing up, our home was at the ranch. He learned to speak Spanish about the same time he learned to speak English. In those days, the livestock had screw worms and stomach worms, and during the summer they rode all day, every day, rounding up two or three pastures each day. They had 25 or 30 saddle horses that were crippled, back blistered or girt rubbed. It may have been one of the most pleasant periods of his life. One summer, he went to town only three times. Many days, Gene and his brother, Jerry, would have all three meals with the ranch hands. Pedro Samaneigo was so kind and gentle. He taught Gene more about livestock than he learned at Texas A&M University and elsewhere. All ranching families had to drive to school since there were no school buses, therefore Gene began driving at the age of 12. He had to get special permission to get a drivers license. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, Gene graduated from Texas A&M University in the class of 1948, then returned to the ranch to raise a family. He loved raising his son, Scott, and daughter, Suzanne, and teaching them about ranching. His family, like other pioneer families, were survivors of the drought of the 50s and screw worms. Gene stated that looking into the steely eyes of a banker can be every bit as unnerving as looking into a gun fighters 45! Gene raised cattle, sheep, goats and the love of his life registered quarter horses. Gene served as a Sonora Independent School board trustee for 12 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Sonora Dee Ora Blue Lodge, the American Heart Association, American Quarter Horse Association and other civic organizations. Gene was preceded in death by his beloved son, Scott Thomason Shurley, and other family members. Gene is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Shurley Huddleston and husband, Doug, of Sonora; sisters, Billie Pipkin of San Angelo and Margaret Moffatt of Shreveport, La.; a special nephew, Mark Shurley of Fredericksburg and wife, Kathy; granddaughters, Zane Martin, Kristen Shurley, Kayla Shurley and Whitney Martin; one great-grandson, Dawson Martin Guthrie; and many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him greatly. We will forever miss being called his Little Doll. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to donors favorite charity. Kerbow Funeral Home DORTHY NEELEY WALLACE HOUSTON Dorthy Neeley Wallace, 66, passed away March 23, 2002, in Houston, Texas. She was born Sept. 30, 1935, in Hobbs, Texas, to Ruble and Bernice Neeley. Dorthy is survived by her loving family; husband, Joe C. Wallace; daughters, Terri Nichols and husband, James, and Becky Newman and husband, Shannon; son, Joe Wayne Wallace and wife, Trudy; grandchildren, Amanda, Natasha, Dustin, LaTrisha, Brandy, Stephen, Joe Stuart, Austin and Brett; and great-grandchildren, Blane, Michaela and Morgan. Also surviving her are sisters, Loraine Dennis and Willa Dene Westbrook. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the funeral home. Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the chapel of Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home in Houston, Texas. Interment will follow in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston. Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery ERMA WOLFE KING AUSTIN Mrs. Erma Wolfe King died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Austin Hospice Christopher House after a short illness. Mrs. King was born Feb. 22, 1917, in Mason, Texas. The family later moved to Stephenville, Texas, where she graduated from Stephenville High School and John Tarleton University. She also attended the University of Texas. Mrs. King had been a resident of Austin for the last 15 years, moving there from San Angelo, Texas, after living there for 25 years. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Austin King, who was an engineer with the Texas Highway Department and later a private contractor. She is survived by two daughters, Kathryn King of Sonoma, Calif., and Carole Sue Bowman of Austin; one son-in-law, Kim Bowman; one grandson, Ross Walker Bowman of Dallas; one granddaughter, Anna Bowman Garza of Corpus Christi; one brother, Hugh Wolfe of Stephenville, Texas; two sisters, Virginia McCarter of Shreveport, La., and Sybil Kessler of Fort Worth, Texas. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in San Angelo. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Christopher House of Austin or the Austin Waldorf School. RAYMOND ESTRADA SENDEJAS Raymond Estrada Sendejas, 83, of San Angelo, Texas, died at 11:01 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 23, 1919, in Gouldbusk, Texas. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at St. Marys Catholic Church. Military graveside service will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Raymond was a member of the Southside Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus, and was a troop leader for the Boy Scouts of America. He was also a retired member of the United States Army and National Guard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sendejas; son, Raymond Sendejas Jr.; and sister, Susi Gaeta. Survivors include his sisters, Luisa Salas of Coleman and Josephine Ramirez of Abilene; brother, Phillip Zendejas of Abilene; five daughters, Dolores Favila of San Diego, Calif., Beatrice Gerhardt and Marlene Keith, both of Arlington, Terri Kirker of Phoenix, Ariz., and Veronica Estrada of San Angelo; son, Michael Sendejas of San Angelo; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special thank you goes to the doctors, staff and friends at Shannon Medical Center for all their support and knowledge in this trying time. Father You have given us so much. Taught us how to love one another. Healed us with such a simple touch, And sealed your love with a firm kiss. The laughs and stories you have told, Now remain in our hearts till we grow old. You were more than just a father to us. You were teacher, companion and so much more. Now you are gone and our world is torn. Forever gone is the Shepherd of our flock. Nevertheless, we must dredge on, Knowing forevermore you will be in our hearts. The heavens above have gained another angel. So, spread your wings and fly, And dance among the clouds above. Knowing you will be forever loved Johnsons Funeral Home K.J. MOOS K.J. Moos, 85, of San Angelo passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2002, surrounded by his loved ones. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the Johnson Street Church of Christ with interment following in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be ministers, Stanley Lockhart and Bill Young. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday evening at Johnsons Funeral Home. K.J. was born on Nov. 5, 1916, in Cottonwood, Texas, to Reuben and Bonnie Moos. He met Lola Lee Fishel in Sunday school class at the Harris and Irving Church of Christ. They were married on Aug. 1, 1936, and they had five children. K.J. graduated from San Angelo High School and attended San Angelo College prior to beginning a lifelong career in the United States Postal Service. After Lolas death, he married Lillian Duncan of San Angelo. An active Christian throughout his life, K.J. was a member of the Harris and Irving/Johnson Street Church of Christ for almost 80 years and will be remembered for his dedication to his family and a host of faithful friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lola Moos, and wife of two years, Lillian Duncan Moos; two daughters, Carol Lee Moos and Joyce Kay Keilers; his parents, Reuben and Bonnie Moos; and two brothers, Robert and Kenneth Moos. He is survived by one son, Marvin Moos and wife, Joyce, of Austin; two daughters, Marion Eastman and husband, Wes, of Brownsville, Tenn.; Rebecca Ann Nelms and husband, Travis, of Lewisville; and one son-in-law, Dee Will Keilers of Ozona; stepchildren, Carol Jo and S.L. Tate of Hamlin, Allan G. and Audry Duncan of Kerrville, and Lillian Grace and Eugene Heise of San Antonio; grandchildren, Lance Keilers, Karen Kimball, Bob Eastman, Kathy Olin, Dennis Eastman, Cheryl Hanson, Iris Carideo, Linda Bradshaw, Paula Shackelford, Kevin Nelms; 19 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Roy Moos of Austin, Earl Moos and wife, Mary Jo, of Myrtle Creek, Ore., and Kennard Moos and wife, Mary, of San Angelo; one sister, Virginia Goad and husband, C.T., of Denver, Colo., as well as many friends and loved ones. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Jones, Garland Slaughter and John Smith. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Lance Keilers, Jeff Kimball, Bob Eastman, Scott Olin, Dennis Eastman, Steve Hanson, Duane Bradshaw, Steve Shackelford and Kevin Nelms. Memorials may be made to the library of the Johnson Street Church of Christ. Johnsons Funeral Home THERESA DIANA HARDAWAY Theresa Diana Hardaway, 35, of San Angelo passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2002, at her residence. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at College Hills Baptist Church. There will be no other services. She was born on March 5, 1967, in Menard, Texas, to Jose and Elodia Aguirre. She attended San Angelo schools and was a lifelong San Angelo resident. She graduated San Angelo Central High School in 1985 and Howard College in 2001. She served as local president of Phi Theta Kappa in 2000-2001. She was a board member of La Esperanza Clinic. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Hardaway; her children, Ashley and Ashton Hardaway; her father, Jose Aguirre; her sister, Melissa Deanda; her brother, Edward Aguirre; her stepmother, Paula Gloria Aguirre; her stepsister, Alisha Howard; her stepbrothers, Marcus Cortez and John Cortez; her special uncle, Jerry Hernandez of Menard; and several nieces and nephews. JAMES ARTHUR COOK As a loving son and brother, James went to join his mother in Heaven on March 22, 2002. After a lengthy illness, he spent his final years in Miami, Fla., with friends and loved ones. James was born in San Angelo, Texas, on Aug. 30, 1966, and spent most of his years there. For the past 13 years, he resided in Miami, after the passing of his mother, Mamie Sue Cook. He is survived by his two sons, (Kenny) Kenneth Cook and (JJ) James Cook Jr.; his father Kenneth Lester Cook and stepmother, Patricia Ann Cook of San Angelo, Texas; sister, Rosie Lou Krawczyk and family of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Gayla Sue Cook of San Angelo, Texas; sister, Lovenia Faye Davis and family of Abilene, Texas; and several stepsisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be a private family gathering at a future date to celebrate the life and times with James. He was able to brighten the lives of many people with his wonderful sense of humor even in the worst of times. Go, James and be with your Mother. The eagle flies high again today. LUCRETIA POTEET HEITZLER Mrs. A.H. Heitzler (Lucretia Poteet Heitzler), age 102, died at 8:20 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, in Baptist Memorials Nursing Care Facility. Mrs. Heitzler was born in Paris, Texas, Nov. 22, 1899. The family moved to San Angelo, Texas, in 1914. She married Albert Henry Heitzler in July 1917. During Mr. Heitzlers career with Cities Service Oil Company they lived in Ohio, Colorado and Louisiana. After retirement, they returned to San Angelo. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Dorothy Anne; and a son, Henry Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Sally Nichols and husband, Frank, of Sequim, Wash.; two grandchildren, Rod Nichols of Tacoma, Wash., and Mark Nichols of Chandler, Ariz.; four great-grandchildren; one niece, Beth Rion of San Angelo; and nephew, Jamie Poteet of San Angelo. The family would like to thank Margaret Hall and her staff for the tender loving attention Lucretia received while under their care in Baptist Memorials. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Craig Meyers officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Scripps-Howard Library at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts or a charity of choice. Johnsons Funeral Home LLOYD HUGH MCAFEE ABILENE Lloyd Hugh McAfee, 60, of Breckenridge died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in an Abilene medical center. The family will have a gathering at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the family residence in Breckenridge. No service is planned. Mr. McAfee was born on Feb. 25, 1942, in Flint, Mich. He was a retired aircraft mechanic, having worked at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo. He was a United States Air Force veteran of Vietnam. He was a member of two radio control airplane clubs, Graham Club and San Angelo Flying Club. Mr. McAfee lived in San Angelo for many years, but had lived in Breckenridge for the past two years. Survivors include his wife, Diane McAfee of Breckenridge; two sons, Eddie McAfee of Lubbock and Robert McAfee of Denver; a sister, Jo Ellen Merriman of Santa Maria, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604. Elliott-Hamil Funeral Homes DAVID T. HOWELL GRAPEVINE David T. Howell, 40, of Southlake died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in a Dallas hospital after a courageous three-year battle with leukemia. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at First United Methodist Church, 422 Church Street. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Lucas Funeral Home, 2000 West College. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the David T. Howell Memorial Fund at Bank of America, for the benefit of his children, a donation of blood, or register with the Bone Marrow Registry. David was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plainview and the Association of Certified Planners. Upon his graduation from Angelo State University, class of 1986, he began his career with Fidelity Investments and had 14 years of service. His hobbies included cigars and golf. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. His father, Thomas Edwin Howell preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Jinx Howell of Southlake; children, Katye, Rowdy, Riley and Zachary Howell, all of Southlake; mother, Hiroko Howell of Plainview; brother, Joey Howell and his wife, Linda, of Rockwall; sister, Becky Bagley and her husband, Damon, of Brownwood; father-in-law, John Frock and his wife, Margrit, of San Angelo; sister-in-law, Yvette Gottshall and her husband, David of Essek, Vt.; and Sylva Frock and her companion, Judy Cannon of Dallas; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Lucas Funeral Home REV. PAUL TERRY The Rev. Paul Terry, 90, went home to be with his Savior on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Johnsons Funeral Home Tuesday. March 26, Johnsons Funeral Home and a memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at First United Methodist Church. Paul Terry was born on Dec. 6, 1911, in Midland, Texas, the youngest of ten children. His childhood was spent living and working with his family on farms in Texas and California. When he graduated from high school, Paul worked on his parents farm and at a variety of jobs including lineman for a seismograph crew and clerk at a feed store. He felt the call to the Ministry from the age of 14 and resisted. In March of 1934, following a serious illness lasting for over a year, he had an experience in which he accepted a choice from his Lord to accept the call or die from his illness. After recovering his health, Paul worked as a carpenter while waiting for the Lord to open doors financially to enable him to go to college. In 1935, Paul began his college studies, underwritten in part by the mother of writer, J. Frank Dobie. Paul received a bachelor of arts in history from the University of San Antonio in 1941. While studying at the University of San Antonio, Paul met Catherine Armstrong, whom he married in 1943 upon receiving his bachelor of divinity degree from Perkins Theological institute at Southern Methodist University. He served as a pastor at the United Methodist Church for over 58 years, at congregations throughout Texas in San Antonio, Edcouch, Donna, San Angelo, Freer, Charlotte, Sonora, Eden and Eola. In September of 1989, he became a chaplain for Hospice of San Angelo, and served there until his death. He served on the board of Barrow Foundation, was active in Lions and Rotary clubs and participated in countless church boards and committees. In 1992, following Catherines death in 1991, Paul married Dody Norman. He was preceded in death by his four brothers and four sisters, and by Catherine, his wife and ministry partner of 48 years. Paul is survived by his wife of 10 years, Dody Terry of San Angelo; sister, Sue of George West, Texas; son, Patterson of Fowlerville, Mich., his wife, Beverly and sons, Jon and Eric; daughter, Linda Schumacher of Portage, Mich., her husband, George and daughters, Cindy, Mary and Anne; son, Chris of Spring Hill, Tenn., his wife, Lauren and daughter, Jessica; daughter, Faye of Giddings, Texas; son, Steve of Austin, Texas, his wife, Kimberly and children, Brandon and Makenna; stepson, Jay Douglas of Mooreland, Okla., his wife, Cheryl and sons, Keegean, Mitch, Kolbi and daughter Kasey; and countless nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. Honorary pallbearers will be Pauls grandsons, Jon, Eric, Brandon, Keegean, Kolbi and Mitch. Memorials may be made to Hospice of San Angelo. Pauls family offers deep thanks to the many people whose lives were touched by him and who in turn have touched our lives with many acts of kindness while he was in the hospital and since his passing. Johnsons Funeral Home March 27, 2002 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo Don Allen Fairmount Cemetery 4 p.m. Lazaro Garcia Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 11 a.m. Lucretia Heitzler Fairmount Cemetery 10 a.m. Annie Sersey Wesley United Methodist Church 2 p.m. The Rev. Paul Terry First United Methodist Church 3 p.m. ELSEWHERE Tomas Rosales St. Margarets Catholic Church, Big Lake 10 a.m. Hazel Allred Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, Big Spring 2 p.m. Johnny Novian St. Marys Catholic Church, Fredericksburg 10 a.m. Dorthy Flint Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne, Llano 10 a.m. Jose Arredondo Templo Siloe Church, Ozona 10 a.m. Faye Mathis Lakeview Cemetery, Winters 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SAN ANGELO Annie Mae Sersey, 87, died Thursday, March 20, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Wesley United Methodist Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Starks Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, James Rodgers and Lee Arthur Rodgers, both of San Angelo, and Willie Sersey of Fort Worth; daughters, Pearl Franklin of San Jose, Calif., and Dorothy Miller and Julia Sersey, both of San Angelo; and sisters, Maggie Lee McNeil and Cleo Wright, both of San Angelo. SAN ANGELO Don Allen, 64, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. today in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnsons Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Gerri Allen of San Angelo; daughters, LaDonna Speier and Kelly Clements, both of Tyler; son, Mark Allen of Houston; brother, David Allen of Stratford, Okla.; sisters, Patsy Bryan of Stratford, Okla., and Debbie Lee of San Jose, Calif.; and mother, Helen Allen of Stratford. SAN ANGELO LA Taylor Baldwin Hamilton, 80, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with graveside service at 4 p.m. in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Camp Wood. Survivors include her husband, William Hamilton of San Angelo; and children, John Baldwin of Clint, Margaret Halstead of Powder Springs, Ga., and Rusty Baldwin of Clifton, Colo. FORT STOCKTON Elisa Molinar Bustos, 72, of Monahans died Monday, March 25, 2002, in Alpine. Rosary will be at 8 p.m. today at 306 S. Bruce. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Johns Catholic Church in Midland with burial in Danville Cemetery in Kilgore. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Louis Bustos of Monahans; son, Louis Bustos of Kilgore; brothers, Edwardo Molinar and Frank Molinar, both of Alpine; and sisters, Rosa Chacon of El Paso, Elvira Terrazas of Monahans, Aurora Garcia of Fresno, Calif., and Concha Hernandez of Alpine. LAMPASAS Adrienne Potts, 84, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in a Temple hospital. Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Plainview Cemetery in Plainview. Arrangements are by Dodson Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Kathie Hanson of Lampasas, Juanell Palmore of Temple, Natalie Potts of Austin and Sheila Potts of Midland. BALLINGER Raleigh Waechter, 88, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in Snyder. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Survivors include sisters, Agnes Reams of Midland and Amelia Bowman of Tucson. BRADY Arno Mueller, 72, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002. Services are pending at Heritage Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Billie D. Hanson, 77, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at his residence. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Kathryn Craig Thigpen, 90, died Monday, March 25, 2002, at her residence. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. BIG SPRING Hazel Allred, 79, of Ackerly died Monday, March 25, 2002, in an Abilene nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Donald Allred of Knott; daughter, Don Nell of Ackerly; brother, Delbert Harland of Georgetown; and sister, Nelda Jo Fuller of Lubbock. LAMPASAS Iris Murtishaw, 92, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in a Bronte nursing home. Service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Dodson Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Kitty Lou Anderson of Denton, Charlene Buechler of Kerrville, Patsy Ann Devore of Houston and Carolyn Holmes of Barre, Vt.; sons, Clyde Rhodes of San Angelo, Lester Rhodes of Lampasas, James Burnett and Nathan Good, both of Tatum, N.M., Joe Mack Ferguson of New Boston and Estus Rhodes of Texas; and brother, Hulon Rogers of South Carolina. FREDERICKSBURG Johnny F. Novian , 63, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, David Novian of Austin and Keith Novian of Fredericksburg; daughter, Nona Muņoz of Austin; sisters, Dorothy Murtha of Abilene, Francis Taylor of Boerne and Patsy Wilson of Florence; and brothers, Henry Novian of Baltimore and Donald Novian of San Antonio. WINTERS Kathleen Shedd, 85, of Wingate died Monday, March 25, 2002, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Winters Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shep Cemetery in Shep. Survivors include several cousins. BRADY Bessie Mae Laird, 95, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, in Brownwood. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Paint Rock Cemetery. Survivors include son, Bill Coleman of San Angelo; and daughter, Lilly McCartney of Brownwood. BIG LAKE Theresa Lee Watson, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bethelham Baptist Church with burial in Glen Rest Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. Survivors include her nine children, Cresa Burrell of Lubbock, John Watson, Jr., of Palestine, James Watson, Sr., of Houston, Leatha Watson of San Angelo, Gregory Watson of Dallas, Loretta Peterson of Oklahoma, Janetta Evans of Rankin, Leon Watson of Rankin and Cheryl Hilson of Houston. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries RAYMOND ESTRADA SENDEJAS Raymond Estrada Sendejas, 83, of San Angelo, Texas, died at 11:01 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 23, 1919, in Gouldbusk, Texas. Rosary was at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at St. Marys Catholic Church. Military graveside service will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Raymond was a member of the Southside Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus and was a troop leader for the Boy Scouts of America. He was also a retired member of the United States Army and National Guard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sendejas; son, Raymond Sendejas Jr.; and sister, Susi Gaeta. Survivors include his sisters, Luisa Salas of Coleman and Josephine Ramirez of Abilene; brother, Phillip Zendejas of Abilene; five daughters, Dolores Favila of San Diego, Calif., Beatrice Gerhardt and Marlene Keith, both of Arlington, Terri Kirker of Phoenix, Ariz., and Veronica Estrada of San Angelo; son, Michael Sendejas of San Angelo; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special thank you goes to the doctors, staff and friends at Shannon Medical Center for all their support and knowledge in this trying time. Father You have given us so much. Taught us how to love one another. Healed us with such a simple touch, And sealed your love with a firm kiss. The laughs and stories you have told, Now remain in our hearts till we grow old. You were more than just a father to us. You were teacher, companion and so much more. Now you are gone and our world is torn Forever gone is the Shepherd of our flock. Nevertheless, we must dredge on, Knowing forevermore you will be in our hearts. The heavens above have gained another angel. So, spread your wings and fly, And dance among the clouds above. Knowing you will be forever loved Johnsons Funeral Home MARY S. VALDEZ Mary S. Valdez, 82, of San Angelo passed away on Monday, March 25, 2002, in Sagecrest Nursing Home. Miss Valdez was born in Brady, Texas, on April 25, 1919. The family later moved to San Angelo, Texas, where she worked at Cornelius Dry Cleaners and Holiday Cleaners for many years. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lupe (Lou) Valdez and Isabel Valdez; a brother, E.S. Valdez; and her parents, Juan and Francisca Valdez. She is survived by two sisters, Emma V. Soto and husband, Henry G. Soto of San Angelo and Dora Longoria of Santa Ana, Calif.; 13 nephews and nieces; 17 grand-nephews and nieces; and seven great-grand-nephews and nieces. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, at St. Marys Catholic Church. Graveside service will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Honofre Soto, John Soto, Abraham Cardenas, Bryan Alcocer, Israel Solis and John Gloria. Honorary pallbearers will be Orlando Soto and Joe Dominguez. A special thank you goes to Wesley Wells and staff and Sagecrest Nursing Home and Hospice of San Angelo. Johnsons Funeral Home RALPH DENTON MIDLAND Ralph Durwood Denton passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, March 25, 2002. Ralph was born Feb. 2, 1937, in Big Spring, Texas, to Ralph Mitchell and Trella Aline Denton. On July 30, 1962, he married Carol Renee Keele in Blackfoot, Idaho. He has been a resident of Midland, Texas, since his retirement after 20 years in the Navy in 1975. After retiring from the Navy he was an insurance inspector for Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance and Inspection. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carol and his brother, Kenneth. Ralph is survived by his sons, Ralph Michael Denton and his wife, Dana, of Kingwood, Texas, and Thomas Allen Denton and his wife, Louise, of Provo, Utah; and his daughter, Patricia Lynn McShane and her husband, Darin of Katy, Texas. He is also survived by his brothers, Jerry and Bobby Denton of Carlsbad, Texas, and his sisters, Lenna Mae Bradford, of Carlsbad, Texas, and Teresa Ann Burgin of Arlington, Texas, and Diana ODwyer of Stephenville, Texas; and nine grandchildren, Taryn, Elizabeth, Hayden, Eyn, Shad, Jacob, Rachel, Colby and Trent. Visitation will be at Ellis Funeral Home Wednesday, March 27, 2002, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. Funeral service has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4805 Gateway Street, Midland, Texas, with Bishop Blaine J. Bushman officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Ellis Funeral Home LAZARO G. GARCIA Lazaro G. Garcia, 75, of San Angelo passed away Monday, March 25, 2002, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Hermano Gabriel Garza officiating. Lazaro was born April 6, 1926, in Rosita Coahuila, Mexico, to Crecencio and Maria Garcia. Lazaro married Asuncion Martinez in Purizima Coahuila, Mexico, on May 18, 1945. There were 12 children born into this 57-year marriage. He was a very strong and hardworking Christian man and is already dearly missed. Lazaro worked in maintenance for Monfort Company 10 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Nacario Garcia, Saragoza Garcia and Isabel Garcia, and one sister, Aurora Garcia. Survivors include his wife, Asuncion Garcia of San Angelo; eight daughters, Linda Garcia, Maria C. Garcia, Beatriz O. Garcia, Mellisa Garcia, Nalda Cardenas and Soraida Miller, all of San Angelo, and Andrea Buitron and Blanca Oyervides, both of Del Rio; four sons, Jesus Garcia of Arlington, Lazaro Garcia of Greely, Colo., and David Garcia and Efrain Garcia, both of San Angelo; two sisters, Juanita Garcia De Ortiz and Sara Soto, both of Purizima Coahuila, Mexico; 31 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Albert Garcia, Hervey Garcia, Danny Garcia, Noe Garcia, Michael Garcia and Porfirio Buitron. The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo and all their staff for comforting the family. Hesposo y Papa, Hoy te as dormido en el sueno mas profundo y hoy no te veremos pero mana si. Dios te ha ensenado el Camino de la Vida Eternal. Alli dondo tu estes, alli nos volveremos aver, contentos y gozosos, alabando a Jehova Dios. Hoy, estamos tristes, manana no, porque tu esposa y tus hijos, juntos alli, un dia estaremos. Tu Esposa y hijos. Robert Massie Funeral Home LUCRETIA POTEET HEITZLER Mrs. A.H. Heitzler (Lucretia Poteet Heitzler), age 102, died at 8:20 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, in Baptist Memorials Nursing Care Facility. Mrs. Heitzler was born in Paris, Texas, Nov. 22, 1899. The family moved to San Angelo, Texas, in 1914. She married Albert Henry Heitzler in July 1917. During Mr. Heitzlers career with Cities Service Oil Company they lived in Ohio, Colorado and Louisiana. After retirement they returned to San Angelo. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Dorothy Anne; and a son, Henry Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Sally Nichols and husband, Frank, of Sequim, Wash.; two grandchildren, Rod Nichols of Tacoma, Wash., and Mark Nichols of Chandler, Ariz.; four great-grandchildren; one niece, Beth Rion of San Angelo; and nephew, Jamie Poteet of San Angelo. The family would like to thank Margaret Hall and her staff for the tender loving attention Lucretia received while under their care in Baptist Memorials. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Craig Meyers officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Scripps-Howard Library at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts or a charity of choice. Johnsons Funeral Home REV. PAUL TERRY The Rev. Paul Terry, 90, went home to be with his Savior on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2002. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Johnsons Funeral Home and a memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at First United Methodist Church. Paul Terry was born on Dec. 6, 1911, in Midland, Texas, the youngest of ten children. His childhood was spent living and working with his family on farms in Texas and California. When he graduated from high school, Paul worked on his parents farm and at a variety of jobs including lineman for a seismograph crew and clerk at a feed store. He felt the call to the Ministry from the age of 14 and resisted. In March of 1934, following a serious illness lasting for over a year, he had an experience in which he accepted a choice from his Lord to accept the call or die from his illness. After recovering his health, Paul worked as a carpenter while waiting for the Lord to open doors financially to enable him to go to college. In 1935, Paul began his college studies, underwritten in part by the mother of writer, J. Frank Dobie. Paul received a bachelors of arts degree in history from the University of San Antonio in 1941. While studying at the University of San Antonio, Paul met Catherine Armstrong, whom he married in 1943 upon receiving his bachelor of divinity degree from Perkins Theological institute at Southern Methodist University. He served as a pastor at the United Methodist Church for over 58 years, at congregations throughout Texas in San Antonio, Edcouch, Donna, San Angelo, Freer, Charlotte, Sonora, Eden and Eola. In September of 1989, he became a chaplain for Hospice of San Angelo, and served there until his death. He served on the board of Barrow Foundation, was active in Lions and Rotary clubs and participated in countless church boards and committees. In 1992, following Catherines death in 1991, Paul married Dody Norman. He was preceded in death by his four brothers and four sisters, and by Catherine, his wife and ministry partner of 48 years. Paul is survived by his wife of 10 years, Dody Terry of San Angelo; sister, Sue of George West, Texas; son, Patterson of Fowlerville, Mich., his wife, Beverly and sons, Jon and Eric; daughter, Linda Schumacher of Portage, Mich., her husband, George and daughters, Cindy, Mary and Anne; son, Chris of Spring Hill, Tenn., his wife, Lauren and daughter, Jessica; daughter, Faye of Giddings, Texas; son, Steve of Austin, Texas, his wife, Kimberly and children, Brandon and Makenna; stepson, Jay Douglas of Mooreland, Okla., his wife, Cheryl and sons, Keegean, Mitch and Kolbi; and countless nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. Honorary pallbearers will be Pauls grandsons, Jon, Eric, Brandon, Keegean, Kolbi and Mitch. Memorials may be made to Hospice of San Angelo. Pauls family offers deep thanks to the many people whose lives were touched by him and who in turn have touched our lives with many acts of kindness while he was in the hospital and since his passing. Johnsons Funeral Home March 28, 2002 Funerals, Death Notices and Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Funerals Today San Angelo LA Hamilton Johnsons Funeral Home 11:30 a.m. Mary Valdez St. Marys Catholic Church 10:30 a.m. ELSEWHERE Harvey Schmidt Community Memorial Funeral Home, Abilene 10 a.m. Raleigh Waechter Evergreen Cemetery, Ballinger 2 p.m. Theresa Watson Bethlehem Baptist Church, Big Lake 10 a.m. Kathryn Thigpen Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel, Big Spring 2 p.m. Billie Hanson Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel, Big Spring 11 a.m. Arno Mueller Rest Haven Cemetery, Brady 3 p.m. Julie Smith Heritage Funeral Home, Brady 5 p.m. Shirley Ballard Kiker-Seale Funeral Home, Colorado City 2 p.m. Johnnie Medders First Baptist Church, Fort Stockton 2 p.m. Juan Aguilar St. Marys Catholic Church, Fort Stockton 10 a.m. Adrienne Potts First Baptist Church, Lampasas 10:30 a.m. William Miley Paint Rock Cemetery, Paint Rock 10 a.m. Raymond Bowie 4th & Bois DArc Church of Christ, Pecos 10 a.m. Ed Moore Tom ball Cemetery, Tomball 11 a.m. Kathleen Shedd Winters Funeral Home, Winters 10:30 a.m. _________________________________________________________________ Death Notices SWEETWATER Elmer Ray Doggett, 66, of Nashville, Tenn., died Monday, March 18, 2002, in Nashville. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in McCoy Chapel of Memories with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. Survivors include his husband, Joanna Aronis of Nashville; daughters, Debbie Acosta of Mesa, Ariz., and Melissa Thurman of Mountain View, Ark.; sisters, Jean Parker of Odessa and Velma Lucas of Abilene; and brother, Frank Doggett of Richardson. BIG SPRING Nell Brown, 92, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Survivors include brothers, John Wayne Brown of Ridgecrest, Calif., and George Lynn Brown of Midland. COLEMAN John Wayne Williams, 52, of San Angelo died Sunday, March 17, 2002, in a San Angelo hospital. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bible Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home. Survivors include sister, Mary Ann Williams of Coleman. ROBERT LEE Ross Torres Sr., 61, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial in Robert Lee Hispanic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Olga Torres, son, Ross Torres Jr. and daughters, Tracy Torres and Cori Torres, all of Robert Lee; brothers, Sebastian Torres, Julian Torres and Alvin Torres, all of Robert Lee and Paul Torres of San Angelo; and sister, Estolia Barron of San Angelo. BIG SPRING Bobbie Peters, 82, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in Lubbock. Service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at St. Marys Episcopal Church with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Jean Schubert of Lubbock; and sister, Jo Reynolds of Big Spring. BIG SPRING Carl Elmer Eckert, 46, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel with graveside service at 3 p.m. in Miles Cemetery in Miles. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Eckert of Big Spring; brothers, Chester Eckert, Steve Eckert and Fred Eckert, all of Big Spring; and sister, Dornell King of Big Spring. BIG SPRING Jimmy Stewart, 58, died Monday, March 18, 2002, in a Lubbock hospital. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. MASON Thomas Edgar Asbill, 96, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with burial at 2:30 p.m. in Grape Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mason Funeral Home. Survivors include children, Sandy Asbill of Tiger, Ga., Jack Asbill of Mason, Vernon Asbill of Carlsbad, N.M., and Mary Ruth Roger of Kremlin, Okla. MASON DMetra Riggs, 71, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Mason Funeral Home. Survivors include children, Jeffrey Scott Barton of Columbia, S.C., Michael Stephen Barton of Flagstaff, Ariz., Phillip Yerby and Thomas Yerby, both of Phoenix, Glynne Barton of Santa Clara, Utah, and Susan Strobell of Georgetown; and sister, Leeye Schuh of Midwest, Okla. BIG SPRING Luther Carl Coleman, 89, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Jake Coleman of Ropesville; daughter, Carlene Barron of Seabrook; brother, Leonard Coleman of Ackerly; and sister, Margaret Norman of San Angelo. KINGSLAND Herman John Savoie, 73, of Buchanan Dam died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a Llano hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Chapel with burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet. Survivors include his wife, Meredith Savoie of Buchanan Dam; sons, Terry Savoie of San Angelo and Tony Savoie of Jal, N.M.; daughters, Susie Brown of Portales, N.M., and Lana Massey of Cedar Park; and sisters, Toots Fry of Jal and Gladys Thompson of Houston. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries JAMES C. BARNETT James C. Barnett, 78, of San Angelo passed away Sunday, March 17, 2002, in a San Angelo hospital. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002, in Shaffer Funeral Homes Pioneer Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pioneer Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Massingill, Bill Melton, Gilbert Perez Jr., Wesley Knight, Doug Wallace and Heather Stone. James was born June 2, 1923, in Fordyce, Ark., to Daniel and Rosa Bell Barnett, the youngest of 11 children. He served as an advanced gunners mate for the United States Navy during World War II and was an employee of Barnett Furniture Store. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Rosa Bell Barnett; one son, Marty Garrett Barnett; five sisters; and four brothers. He is survived by one daughter and husband, Cindy and Gilbert Perez Jr. of San Angelo; one son, Paul Douglas Barnett of San Angelo; one brother, Edward Barnett of San Angelo; five grandchildren, Heather Stone, Whitney and Joshua Barnett, and Chelsea and Joseph Perez; and special friends, Charlotte and Kenneth Massingill. The family would love to express its heartfelt thanks to the staff on the third floor; nurses, Rhonda, Shannon and Elizabeth; respiratory therapist, Angela and Linda Goalsby of SACMC; and Dr. Carmicheal and Dr. French. The family would also like to thank the staff of VistaCare Family Hospice and the Rev. Roger Roumfeld and special friends, Terri Wayham, J.D. Everhart and the Christian Village family for looking out for Daddy. Shaffer Funeral Home JERRY O. LANDERS BRONTE Jerry O. Landers passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. Jerry was born Dec. 8, 1912, to Jesse and Susie Landers in Maverick, Texas. He married Lela Lorena Ash on Sept. 14, 1929, a marriage lasting 72 years. He is survived by his wife, Lorena Landers of Ballinger; a son, J.O. Landers of Ballinger; a daughter, Anita and husband, Wesley Brown, of Houston; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Marvin Landers and wife, Geraldine, of Bronte; and a sister, Mattie McKoy of Clyde. He stock farmed in Runnels and Coke County for many years. He loved his family and was liked by all who knew him. He lived by the golden rule, treating all fairly. He will be sorely missed by all who loved him. Family visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Shaffer Funeral Home in Bronte. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, in Fairview Cemetery. Shaffer Funeral Home