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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** JUANITA CAMARILLO ARTEAGA Johnsons Funeral Home JUANITA CAMARILLO ARTEAGA Juanita Camarillo Arteaga, 64, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2002, in a local hospital. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Centro Cristiano Emanuel Church. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery. Mrs. Arteaga was born Dec. 27, 1937, in San Angelo. She married Lorenzo Arteaga Jr. on Jan. 15, 1955, in Brady. She retired from Ethicon after 27 years. She is survived by her husband, Lorenzo R. Arteaga Jr. of San Angelo; two sons, Richard Arteaga and wife, Mary H., of Irving and Edward Arteaga of Tulsa, Okla.; four grandchildren, Stephen Douglas Arteaga, John Lawrence Arteaga and Brian Zachary Arteaga, all of Irving, and Katherine Nicole Arteaga of Rogersville, Mo.; seven sisters, Elisa Owen of Dallas, Elida Valdez of Naples, Fla., Vera Roys, Estella Flores and Nina Palacios, all of Lubbock, Margie Valdez of Lee High Acres, Fla., and Connie Sheets of Advance, Ind.; three brothers, Efren Valdez of Bonita Springs, Fla., Ernest Valdez of Rockport and Joe Valdez Jr. of Immokalee, Fla.; her mother, Tomasa Valdez of Lubbock; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Arteaga family would like to say thank you to Dr. Raj Cheruku and his staff, to Dr. Randall Hughes and Dr. J. Michael Dimaio of UT Southwest Medical Center, The Shannon Health system, and to Hospice of San Angelo. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phillipians 1:21 ELVA ATKISSON Eubank Funeral Home CANTON Elva Claudine Dine Atkisson, 66, passed away Monday, May 27, 2002, in Grand Saline, Texas. Elva was born Aug. 31, 1933, in Clayton, N.M., to Claud W. and Bessie Irene Anderson Goss. She grew up in Greenville and Sanford, Texas, and married Phillip Atkisson in 1956 in Lovington, N.M. She lived in Monahans, Texas, for 35 years before moving to Canton 13 years ago. She was a member of the Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton and a member of the Christian Womens Fellowship. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Atkisson of Canton; son, Bryan Atkisson of Canton; and a sister, Jean Alkire of Round Rock, Texas. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton with Dr. Mark Moore officiating. Interment will be in Merit Cemetery in Hunt County, Texas. Pallbearers will be deacons from Lakeside Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Joy Sunday School class members. DONALD RAY BAKER Johnsons Funeral Home DONALD RAY BAKER Donald Ray Baker, 68, of Veribest, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, in a local hospital. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, at Johnsons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mullins Cemetery. Donald Ray was born on Sept. 13, 1933, to Cecil W. and Wilma Weatherford Baker in Veribest. He graduated from San Angelo High School and attended Angelo State University. He married Martha Attaway on Sept. 11, 1993, in San Angelo. He was employed by Foremost Dairy for 18 years and was currently a retired livestock order buyer. He was a member of Southland Baptist Church and the Friendship Class. He had a great love for hunting, sports and stock. Survivors include his wife, Martha Baker of Veribest; mother, Wilma Baker of Veribest; son, Steve Baker and wife, Donna, of DeLeon; daughter, Donna Gayle McNease and husband, Rodney, of Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters, that he adopted, Cindy Young of Veribest and her daughters, Starla and Candice and grandchild, Michael and Sherry Schoonover and husband, Dave, and her children, Clifton and Cenzie, all of Veribest; one stepdaughter, Debbie Stone and husband, Corky, of San Angelo; one stepson, David Beall of Queen Creek, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Sandy Stewart and husband, Daniel, of Italy, and Alexandra McNease of Albuquerque, N.M.; four step grandchildren, Jenny Lyman and husband, Larry, of California, Jason Beall of North Carolina, Eric Stone and wife, Tara, of San Antonio and Matthew Stone of San Angelo; two great-grandsons; and niece, Renea McCutheon. Pallbearers will be Bill Westbrook, Arvid Pfeiffer, Norman Lee, Ted Weatherford, Russ Weatherford, Billy R. Eudy, James Peiser and A.J. Jones. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. JOHN RICHARD BOLEN Johnsons Funeral Home JOHN RICHARD BOLEN John Richard Bolen, 43, of Flower Mound, formerly of San Angelo died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in The Medical Center of Lewisville. John was born to John Grant Bolen, M.D., and Eleanor Gillespie Bolen in San Angelo, Texas. The memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Winford Gore, retired pastor at St. Luke Methodist Church, and Father Charles Greenwell of Holy Angels Catholic Church officiating. A luncheon and gathering of family and friends at St. Luke Methodist Church will immediately follow the service. John lived in San Angelo most of his life, attending Santa Rita Elementary, Glenn Junior High and graduating from Central High School in 1976. He later attended Angelo State University and received a bachelors of science degree and masters degree in psychology. He worked as an executive with Verizon until the time of his death. He married Helen Sosa on Aug. 16, 1981. John is survived by his wife, Helen; and their sons, John Derek, Andrew Hunter and Gavin Grant Bolen. Johns children were the light of his life. He was a caring and loving father who was devoted to his wife and children. He will always be remembered for his quick wit, gift of laughter and zest for life. John is also survived by his parents, Jack and Eleanor Bolen; his sisters, Jane March and her husband, Bill, and Nancy Heartsill and her husband, Joe; nieces and nephews, Jennifer and Zach March, and Lucas, Kate and Rhett Heartsill; his mother-in-law, Margaret Sosa; sister-in-law, Betsy Borrmans and husband, Allen; brothers-in-law, Neri Sosa and wife, Gloria, Albert Del Rio and his wife, Soyla, Steve Sosa, Louis Sosa and Phillip Sosa; and other nieces and nephews, Tracey Borrmans, Neri Sosa Jr., Misty Sosa, Frank, Rebecca and Valerie Del Rio, Brandy Sosa, Mario Gonzalez, Adolph Gonzalez, Thomas Sosa and Leah Sosa. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Charles and Bernice Bolen; maternal grandparents, Edwin and Marguerite Gillespie; father-in-law, Neri Sosa Sr.; and a niece, Gina Borrmans. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Concho Valley Home for Girls or to a favorite charity. NANCY CHURCHWELL BOLLINGER Johnsons Funeral Home Nancy Churchwell Bollinger, 89, of San Angelo passed away Friday, May 17, 2002, in Regency House. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 20, in Johnsons Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, in Fairmount Cemetery. Nancy was born Nov. 20, 1912, in San Saba County, Texas, to James and Amanda Churchwell. She was a professional seamstress and wasa resident of San Angelo for 69 years. During World War II she worked at Goodfellow Air Force Base making parachutes. Nancy was married to Lee Ralph Bollinger on Sept. 25, 1943, in San Angelo. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1980. Five sisters, Alva Newsom, Ada Stuard, Jewel Jones, Oma Hamrick and Idell Hardman also preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Joan Vick of San Antonio, Mary Murdock of Denver, Colo., and Dot Biggs and husband, Harold, of Dallas; seven grandchildren, Don Vick and wife, Carolyn, of Tucson, Ariz., Marty Vick of San Antonio, Stephanie Bowers and husband, Tom, of Indianapolis, Ind., Greg Biggs and wife, Dianne, of Plano, Laura Bakken and husband, Glen, of Flower Mound, Scott Murdock of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Meredith Mitchell and husband, Ian, of Denver, Colo.; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Willie Stewart and Lucy Mika, both of San Angelo. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo, P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, TX. 76902, or a favorite charity. LEWIS CECIL BROOKS Robert Massie Funeral Home LEWIS CECIL BROOKS Lewis Cecil Brooks, 87, passed away Friday, May 24, 2002, at his home here in San Angelo, after a long battle with emphysema. Service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, in Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Shotwell and Kyle Reese officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Cemetery. He left Marjorie, his loving wife of 62 years; his daughter, June Hicks and husband, James, of San Angelo; his granddaughter, Holly Irvin and husband, Guy, of Abilene; great-grandchildren, Julie and Theron Irvin, both of Abilene; and his sister, Linnie B. Mills of Corpus Christi. He was preceded in death by his son, Carl L. Brooks; and another sister, Leatrice Wilson. Mr. Brooks was born on May 1, 1915, in Okolona, Clark County, Arkansas, to farmers, William Newton Brooks and Kate Elizabeth Crow Brooks. After spending his early childhood in Okolona, the family moved to Louann, Ark., where his father worked in the oilfields. The family lived in tents in the oilfields in Arkansas and Corsicana, Texas, for a couple of years. Later the family was transferred to Alice, Texas, where Lewis graduated from high school in 1932. He attended the University of Texas for a short period, and then attended Tyler Commercial College, where he graduated in 1934. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Brooks began his 42-year career with Humble Pipe Line Company (now Exxon) as a telegraph operator. On Jan. 20, 1940, he was married to Marjorie Lena Allison in Robstown, Texas. He retired from Exxon in 1977 from his duties of payroll clerk timekeeper, warehouse inventory cost clerk, pipeline draftsman and laying pipe in the oilfields in Corpus Christi and Refugio districts. In 1986, Lewis and Marjorie moved to San Angelo to spend the balance of their retirement years. Mr. Brooks was a member of First Baptist Church in San Angelo. He was a member of the Refugio Masonic Lodge, was a 32-degree Mason and a Shriner for more than 50 years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to a favorite charity. MARY BROWN Robert Massie Funeral Home Mary Brown, 69, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 27, at the Church of Christ in Camp Wood, Texas. Mary was born June 9, 1932, in Barksdale, Texas, and resided in San Angelo. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ola Mae Hurt, Thelma Basham, Winnith Fields, Winnie Whitley, Ruby Guest and Cora Tolliver; her brothers, James Brown, Buddy Sessom, Lewis Sessom, Alfred Sessom and Sonny Sessom. She is survived by her son, Jim Brown of Big Lake and his wife, Barbara; three grandchildren, Sara, Megan and Ross; several nieces, nephews; and a special friend, Raymond Watkins. BILLIE L BRYANT Sunset Funeral Home-West EL PASO Billie L. Bryant, 77, passed away on May 20, 2002, in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Bryant was born in San Angelo, Texas. He is survived by his sons, Donald Bryant and Jerry Bryant and his wife, Debra; daughter, Peggy Atiches; and his sister, Suzane Parrett. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Sunset Funeral Home-West. A graveside service for Mr. Bryant will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa, N.M. DEBORAH C CARTER _ DEBORAH C CARTER Debbie was born in Ranger, Texas, on Oct. 17, 1953, to Patricia and Lee Archer. She was raised in and around San Angelo, Texas. She had many friends all over, as she lived in many states and never met a stranger. In 2000, she was selected for the Muse of Fire award by the Famous Poets Society, beating out over ten thousand entries. May 2002, Debbie was awarded a certificate from the International Society of Poets for her poetry writing skills. Her heartfelt, beautiful poetry will be missed by all. She was a loving, caring person to everyone she met; her smile lighted all around. She is survived by daughters, Jennifer and husband, Daniel Rickman, of San Angelo and Mindi Carter of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren, Jonathan Mitchel, Billy, Margret and Jaclyn Rickman; mother and father, Patricia and Lee Archer of Robert Lee, Texas; sisters, Rhonda and husband, Steve Mida, of San Angelo, Texas, Teresa and husband, Ron Brown, of San Jacinto, Calif., Lana and husband, Donnie Herod, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nephews, Russell Archer, Jeff Markee, Jayme Garbani and Jorey Garbani; nieces, Megan and Whitney Mida, Christy Gibson and Gwen Chenivert; uncle and aunt, Jim and Mavis Archer, aunt Elva Lankford and aunt Inez Archer; and numerous cousins. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. June 2, at the Hawthorne Inn in the University Room. WHEN WE NEED IT Life, lets face it, can be heartless, cruel And damaging to us. We think we are doing the right thing one Minute, then we are not, We cry to the heavens as our brothers and Forefathers did Why, my God, have thou forsaken me? and as our tortured souls cry bitter tears, we expect the very rocks to cry the bloody sweat that Jesus spattered on the cross. But only a simple carpenter walks our way. Deborah C. Carter MARGIE NELL CLAWSON Robert Massie Funeral Home MARGIE NELL CLAWSON Margie Nell Clawson, 62, of San Angelo passed away Sunday May 19, 2002, in Boise City, Okla. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Mr. Alvis Fisher of the West Angelo Church of Christ officiating. Margie was born June 1, 1939, in Louisiana to John and Gertrude Young Terry. Margie worked as a nurses aide for most of her working career. In her younger years, she enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a good friend to all. Margie was a deeply devout Christian, who liked to proclaim it to anyone who would listen. Margie will be missed dearly by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Terry and Elmo Terry; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include her husband, Rex Clawson of San Angelo; two daughters, Donna Pipkin of Boise City, Okla., and Candy Taylor of Rayville, La.; one son, Rocky Barley of San Angelo; four sisters, Marie White and Dorothy Graves, both of Brownwood, Lenora Barrett of Rowlett, Texas, and Lou Newton of Lubbock; three brothers, Alfred Terry of Atlanta, Texas, James Terry of Perryton, Texas, and Roy Terry of Lewisville, Texas; ten grandchildren, Margie S. and Paul McGara, both of San Angelo, Jessie and Jennifer Thompson, both of Middletown, Ohio, Kim Thompson of San Angelo, Doug and Candina Thompson, both of San Angelo, Robert Barley of San Angelo, Jessica Barley, Amanda Bass, Wade Bass, Diana Taylor and Damian Taylor, all of Rayville, La.; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. L L TEX COLLINS Johnsons Funeral Home L L TEX COLLINS L.L. Tex Collins died peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by the love and support of his family and friends. A former Rankinite, Tex retired from Union Texas after 32 years of service. He was a talented musician and his band The Tomcats was popular and well known in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico in the 50s and 60s. He continued to play for benefits until shortly before his illness. He was married to Peggy White in Big Lake Aug. 31, 1951, and they moved to Rankin and began Collins Welding Service. He assisted in the building of the Texas Natural refinery and was employed by them at the completion of the refinery. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.N. and Mamie Collins and brother, Mike Collins. Graveside service will be in the Rankin Cemetery at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Peggy Collins of San Angelo; two daughters and sons-in-law, Caye and Paul Lankford of Cypress and Faye and Dommie Deel of Sonora; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bart and Debbie Collins of Midland and Brent and Trish Collins of Odessa; five grandsons, Marc Lankford of San Marcos, Shane and wife, Krystal Deel, of Magnolia, Blaise, Logan and Carson Collins of Odessa; three granddaughters, Michael Collins of Broussard, La., Courtney and husband, Chuck Floyd, of San Marcos and Bethany Deel of Sonora; one great-grandson, Ethan Wade of Sonora; and three step grandsons and their wives, Randy Adamson of Duson, La., Darin and Brandi Guy of Burnett and Toby and Kristi Guy of Cedar Hills and their two children, Sterling and Brooklyn. Also surviving are one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Thurman and Betty White of Henderson, Nev.; three nieces and two nephews; a special niece, Carol Gene Cottle of Carrizo Springs; special cousin, Carolyn Little of Carbon; two aunts, one uncle and several other cousins; and special friends, Don and Betty Bartz of San Angelo and Tommy Owens of Rankin. Our sincere thanks to Dr. Rahman and his staff, the Hospice of San Angelo, and our nurse, Vicki Nickels. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo. Dad, thank you for showing us that when one door shuts another opens, and what seems to be an ending in life is really a new beginning. BILLY MAC COPPINGER Johnsons Funeral Home BILLY MAC COPPINGER Billy Mac Coppinger died Friday, May 24, 2002, in Angelo Community Hospital after a lengthy battle with emphysema. He was born Oct. 1, 1927, in Cottonwood, Texas, (Callahan County). He was the son of W.H. (Harry) and Mary Varner Coppinger. He attended school in Cottonwood through the ninth grade then graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1944. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific and Korea. He attended Tarleton State University and graduated from Abilene Christian University with a bachelors degree. He also graduated from McMurray University with a master of education degree in school administration. He married Emma Dee Worthy on June 4, 1952, in Cross Plains. They had two children, Paul and Dee Ann. He began his teaching career as a teacher/coach in the Cross Plains school system in 1954 until 1960. He served as high school principal from 1960-1963. He served as superintendent at Eula ISD from 1963-1978. From 1978 through 1988, he served as superintendent at Miles ISD, retiring in 1988. He then served as interim superintendent at Veribest ISD for several months. He was a member of the Texas Association of School Administrators, Texas State Teachers Association, Eula Lions Club and Miles Lion Club. He was a Past Master of Cross Plains Masonic Lodge, District Deputy and also held dual membership in the Miles Lodge. He was a member of the Miles Baptist Church, serving as Deacon for many years. One of his greatest loves was teaching the Mens Sunday School class at the Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Emma Dee Coppinger; one son, Paul Mac Coppinger and wife, Belinda, and their daughter, Ashlee, all of Edmund, Okla.; daughter, Dee Ann Key and husband, Lynn, and their children, Hayden and Emily, all of Midland, Texas. Memorials may be made to Miles Baptist Church Building Fund, Miles Cemetery Fund or the Miles Senior Citizens Center. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at Miles Baptist Church. JULIE COUCH Shaffer Funeral Home Julie Kathryn Couch passed from this life on Saturday, May 25, 2002, in a local hospital at the age of 49. Julie was born to Wesley and Frances Couch on Oct. 28, 1952, in Matador, Texas. She attended school in Matador and Gorman. Julie worked at Baptist Memorial and was employed at the San Angelo State School until illness forced her to retire several years ago. She was a member of Carlsbad First Baptist Church. She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Lukretia and husband, Nathan Nichols, of DeLeon, Texas, and Kayla Couch of Carlsbad; special cousin, Dede Morgan and husband, Kevin, of DeLeon; two special friends, Phil Fox and wife, Becky, and son, all of Arlington, Texas, and James Pritchett and wife, Anita, and children, all of Plainview, Texas; five nieces and nephews; one grandniece; one grandnephew; and a number of cousins, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; a great-grandmother; an aunt; and an uncle. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, in Shaffer Funeral Homes Pioneer Chapel. Burial will follow in Pioneer Memorial Park. RAWLEIGH H DUNCAN Johnsons Funeral Home RAWLEIGH H DUNCAN Rawleigh H. Duncan was born July 7, 1926, in McCullough County, Texas, to the late Oran Washington Duncan and Jennie Gattis Duncan. He passed from this life on May 29, 2002, at his home in Odessa. Mr. Duncan was well known in the livestock trucking business where he was self-employed for many years. He was also a longtime member of the Church of Christ. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in the chapel of Johnsons Funeral Home with Mr. Frank Berthold of the Northside Church of Christ officiating. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Survivors include his wife, Martha Jean Duncan of Odessa; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and James Woodfin, of Midland; sons, Steve Duncan of Odessa and David Duncan of Tucson, Ariz.; stepdaughters, Nancy Turner and her husband, Kenneth, of Odessa and Judy Allgood and her husband, Dee, of Annapolis, Md.; sister, Pearl Bolt of Eldorado; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinsons Foundation, Development Dept. c/o L. Heffernan or J. Pearson, 1501 NW 9th Ave., Miami, FL 33136-1494. SALLY KAY HALL Johnsons Funeral Home SALLY KAY HALL Sally Kay Hall, 62, of San Angelo, Texas, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at her residence. She was born July 30, 1939, in East Prairie, Mo. She was a homemaker and was married to J.D. Hall on May 31, 1958, in Fulton, Mo. She was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the local Wool Capitol Antique Car Club. Survivors include her husband, J.D. Hall of San Angelo; one son, Marty Jay Hall and daughter-in-law, Tracey Hall of Arlington, Texas; grandson, Christian Hall and granddaughter, Taira Hall, both of Arlington, Texas; sister, Marylee Martin and brother-in-law, Stanley Martin of Tomball, Texas; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harris Lee Wallace of Fulton, Mo.; sister-in-law, Carolyn Rice of Norman, Okla.; and numerous extended family and good friends. Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Sally graduated from Hickman High in Columbia, Mo., in 1958 and then married her lifetime mate. They would have celebrated their 44th anniversary on May 31. She volunteered for many years at Thomason General Hospital in El Paso, Texas, where she received the volunteer of the year award. She was the secretary and treasurer at the Presidents Health Club of El Paso, Texas, for 34 years. Retiring in San Angelo, Texas, her family was the most important thing to her. She was an avid reader, animal lover and a friend to many. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Special thanks go to Dr. Lillian Perez. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Suez Shrine Center or the American Diabetes Association. MAGGIE HENTON Johnsons Funeral Home MAGGIE HENTON Maggie Henton passed from this life May 19, 2002. She was born Sept. 29, 1921, to William Horace and Avy Hall Sheppard in Brady, Texas. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. David Henry officiating. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. in Live Oak Cemetery in Brady, Texas. Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Johnsons Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jesse A. Henton; and a brother. She was employed by Goodyear Proving Grounds for 25 years. She will always be remembered for her strong commitment to the Lord and for sending out hundreds of birthday cards to her family. Survivors include children, Wilma Ellen Davis and husband, Weldon, Laura Beth Gregory and husband, James, of San Angelo, Texas, Elbert Horace Henton and wife, Donna, of Mansfield, Texas, Margaret Rachael Blake and her husband, Buddy, of San Angelo, Texas, Priscilla Ann Nagle and husband, Bill, of Glen Burnie, Md., Michael Ray Henton and wife, Dolly, of Tok, Ala.; and two stepchildren, Jesse Vernon Henton and wife, Sarah, and Seth Clay Henton; 16 grandchildren and spouses, Darlene Jones and husband, Tim, of Lancaster, Texas, Jerry Earl Petty Jr. and wife, Cindy, of The Colony, Texas, Lynda Gayle Odom and husband, John, of Odessa, Texas, Steven Wayne Petty Sr., Victoria Collins and husband, David, of Fort Worth, Texas, Melissa Duncan and husband, Robbie, Michelle Figurski and husband, Brenndan, Tracey and Stacey Henton of Mansfield, Texas, Jesse Nichols and wife, Sissy, John Nichols and wife, Michelle, of San Angelo, Texas, Natalie Dearth and husband, Glen, Billy Nagle of Maryland, Jacob and Andrew Henton, Crystal Vroman and husband, Douglas, of Alaska; and 14 step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, Charity Bunch and husband, Greg, April Hammond, Eddie Hammond II, Onnie Marie and Johnna Lynn Odom, John Sterling and Caressa Petty, Steven Petty Jr. and Sheyna Petty, Ethan Duncan, Jena, Jesse Philip Jr. and Nathan Nichols, Cara and Johnathon Nichols, Ada, Carlton and Patrick Dearth and Jaida Vroman; and four step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two great-great-grandchildren, Bradley and Kelsey Bunch; one special person, Christine Gregory, who gave her the name of Granny-Mama; three brothers and spouses, Lewis and Frances Sheppard, Homer and Francine Sheppard, and James and Judy Sheppard of Fort Worth; four sisters, Dorothy Tally, Lucille McBee and Katherine Young, of Brady, Texas, Aurellia Stokes and husband, Charles, of Fort Worth; also a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jerry Earl (Jay) Petty Jr., Jesse and John Nichols, Steven Wayne Petty Jr., John Sterling Petty and Eddie Dean Hammond II. Her final resting place will be in Brady Live Oak Cemetery with her husband. WANDA GAY HERRON Shaffer Funeral Home Wanda Gay Herron, 68, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away Friday, May 24, 2002, at 11:10 a.m. at her home after a long illness. Mrs. Herron was born in San Angelo and raised in Corpus Christi and San Angelo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gaylon and Myrtie Hart. She was formerly Chief Deputy of the tax office in Midland, Texas, for three years and the title clerk for 13 years in Tom Green County, where she retired at the age of 63. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Bur Herron; four sons, Terry McMillan of San Angelo, Texas, Michael McMillan of Corsicana, Texas, David McMillan of San Angelo, Texas, and Duane Herron of Olden, Texas; along with daughter-in-laws, Judy McMillan of San Angelo and Laneta Herron of Olden, Texas. She is also survived by one brother, Ronald Hart of Cleburne; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; several close and wonderful friends; and several nieces and nephews. There will be a private family memorial service at a later date. Many thanks to the Hospice of San Angelo, for their love and care to our family. The family asks that any memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo in Wanda Gay Herrons name. To my Love If I had only known, It was the last walk in the rain, Id tried to keep you sheltered from the storm. If I had only known, Itd be the last time that Id hold you, Id hold you till the dark becomes the dawn. If I had only known, It was the last walk in the rain. If I had only known How much our time had slipped away. Id saved the rain for us to walk in again someday; In a place where theres no pain. If I had only known Just how soon youd leave my side, Id found a way to keep you here with me. But without you, Ill do fine, Cause together we had that time. Until we meet again my love for another walk in the rain, I love you Always & Forever, Bur HELEN HODEL Johnsons Funeral Home HELEN HODEL Martha Helen Hodel was born Jan. 24, 1922, in Whitewright, Texas, to the late Van and Edith Claborn. On Wednesday, May 22, 2002, she left this world peacefully in San Angelo, Texas, to the waiting arms of her Lord. A former 40 year resident of Lockney, Texas, with her husband, Verner, she recently had been a 12-year resident of the Christian Village in San Angelo, where she leaves many friends. She also enjoyed her membership in the Grape Creek Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23, in the chapel of Johnsons Funeral Home with the Rev. Brad Winchester officiating. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in Plainview Memorial Park in Plainview, Texas. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Dinah and Keith McCulloch of San Angelo; son, Doug Hodel of Abilene; grandchildren, Marcella Kay Bryan and her husband, Justin, of Lubbock, Shannon Stacey Blackwood and her husband, Jake, of Dallas and Heather Elizabeth Hodel of Dallas; brothers, James H. Claborn and Jack Claborn, both of Sierra Vista, Ariz., David E. Claborn of Cottontown, Tenn., Richard L. Claborn of San Diego, Calif.; sister, Margie Ward of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; and stepsister, Alice Badsgard of Whittier, Calif. Other survivors include many nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verner Hodel, in 1990; brother, Mack Claborn; and sister, Mary Frances Erspan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grape Creek Baptist Church, Hospice of San Angelo or Shannon Medical Center. BEATRICE GRANNY BEA E HOLCOMB Robert Massie Funeral Home BEATRICE GRANNY BEA E HOLCOMB Beatrice E. Holcomb, 96, of San Angelo passed away Sunday, May 26, 2002, in a local nursing home. Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Dr. I.W. Greer of the Bethel Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Beatrice was born Aug. 10, 1905, in Comanche, Texas, to George and Henrietta Dutton. She was a seamstress who enjoyed quilting and making clothes for her children and grandchild. Beatrice had a quilt to take first place in state. She was a wonderful, caring and loving mother, grandmother and friend. Beatrice was loved and will be missed by all she touched. Survivors include three daughters, Gloria Huckaby and Mary Ann Bailey, both of San Angelo, and Geneva Holcomb of Grant Shoals, Texas; 12 grandchildren, Dorothy Williams, Cheryl Switzer, Debbie Arrott, Reggie Williams, Charolette Huckaby, Mary George, Iris Justice, Sondra Walton, Al D. Holcomb, Darrell Bailey, Denette Parsley and Darren Bailey; 14 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. RANKIN D KOTHMANN Aubrey Fife Funerals RANKIN D KOTHMANN JUNCTION Rankin D. (R.D.) Kothmann, 93, of Junction died Thursday, May 23, 2002, in a local nursing home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at First Baptist Church of Junction with the Rev. Sam Coffee officiating. Burial will follow in London Cemetery. Rankin was born in Mason County Aug. 5, 1908, to Eli and Amelia Kothmann. Several years later, the family moved to London in Kimble County, where Rankin completed high school. He graduated from Baylor University and received a masters degree from the University of Chicago. In 1935, he married Kathryn Greer of Eden. They later moved to Junction, where Rankin served as superintendent of schools. Rankin was a Baptist and a deacon in the Baptist Church for over 50 years. He was a rancher, an educator, realtor, a Paul Harris Fellow Rotarian and a tennis enthusiast. In addition to his wife, other survivors include one son, Greer Kothmann and wife, Suzi, of Junction; two daughters, Judith Ann Gardner and husband, Jack, of Junction and Beth Clay and husband, Dewaine Clay, of Midland; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Spaeth of Mason; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Organist for the funeral service is Barbara Rue Kothmann. Pallbearers are Rankins grandchildren and spouses, Kelly Kothmann and wife, Natalie, Lou Zane Burleson and husband, Todd, Jennifer Kneese and husband, Curt, Gary Gardner and wife, Robin, and Gina Ashley and husband Eldon. Honorary pallbearers are Simon and Petra Ramirez and Leonardo and Elodia Ramirez. WILLIAM JOHN BILL LIPPE Davis-Morris Funeral Home BROWNWOOD The funeral for William John Bill Lippe, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Philip Graf officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Priddy. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at the Davis-Morris Funeral Home. On Sunday, May 19, 2002, at 9 p.m., William John Bill Lippe left this earth to become a citizen of heaven and be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ forever. He died at his residence after an extended illness. Bill was born Nov. 17, 1912, and was baptized and confirmed in St. Johns Lutheran Church near Priddy. He lived in the area with his family until age 14, when they moved to Veribest, Texas. On Aug. 22, 1940, he married Hanna Kunkel in Miles Lutheran Church. The family was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Brownwood. He did an assortment of farm work in the area, then sold auto parts for Harris Motor Supply until retirement at age 72. He is survived by his wife, Hanna, of sixty-one plus years; his children and their spouses, David Lippe and wife, Carol, of San Angelo, Stephen Lippe and wife, Kathy, of San Antonio, Phillip Lippe and wife, Patricia, of Round Rock and Sue Hull and husband, Kenneth, of Dallas. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, Tammy Lippe Neighbors and husband, Jerry, of San Angelo, Deyaun Lippe Templin and husband, Jake, of Hurst, Aubrey Lippe and wife, Lisa, of Round Rock, Jonathan Lippe and wife, Erin, of New Braunfels, William Lippe and Micah Lippe, both of San Antonio, Matthew Lippe and wife, Valarie, of Fort Worth, Jeremy Lippe and wife, Shelley, Christopher Hull and Stephanie Hull-Miller and husband, Jeremy, all of Dallas, and Jennifer Lippe-Martinez and husband, Jose, of Fort Hood; eight great-grandchildren, Garret Neighbors and Justin Neighbors, both of San Angelo, Britney Schmickle and Bailey Templin, both of Hurst, Brittany Templin Palestine, Natalie Lippe of Fort Worth, Paul Lippe of Dallas and Autumn Hubbard of Fort Hood; three brothers and their spouses, Herbert Lippe and wife, Bobbye, of Lubbock, Paul Lippe of Buchanan Dam and Richard Lippe of Wichita Falls; and three sisters-in-law, Alene Lippe of Odessa, Ruth Lippe of Miles and Delores Lippe of Muenster, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Lammert Lippe; two sisters, Clara Seidel and Henrietta Speaker; three brothers, Henry Lippe, Edward Lippe and Albert Lippe; and many other relatives. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Aubrey Lippe, Jonathan Lippe, William Lippe, Matthew Lippe, Jeremy Lippe and Christopher Hull. MINNIS E MATHIS Winters Funeral Home MINNIS E MATHIS WINTERS Minnis E. Mathis, 81, of Ballinger, formerly of Winters died Wednesday, in a Ballinger nursing home. He was born Jan. 27, 1921, on the Sykes Ranch near the community of Content. He graduated from Content High School in 1937. He attended John Tarelton Agricultural College in Stephenville. He served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific. He married Faye Lawrence on Nov. 24, 1948, in Yorktown and she preceded him in death on March 23, 2002. He moved back to Runnels County in 1951 where he and his brother Pete started Mathis Brothers Construction. He served on the Winters School Board, San Angelo Savings and Loan and the Runnels County FHA Board. He was an active participant and supporter of youth and civic activities. He was a Methodist. Survivors include his three sons, Charles Mathis and his wife, Mickey, of Abilene, Mike Mathis of Midland and Rickey Mathis and his wife, Jane, of Midland; and one daughter, Beckey Throckmorton and her husband, Neil, of Abilene; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Family visitation will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Winters Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, in Lakeview Cemetery in Winters with the Rev. Harry Grantz officiating. ELTON MCGINNES Kerbow Funeral Home ELTON MCGINNES ELDORADO Elton A. McGinnes, 80, of Eldorado, Texas, died Sunday, May 19, 2002, at the Shannon Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1921, on the Hill Ranch, east of Eldorado. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, at First United Methodist Church of Eldorado with burial to follow in the Eldorado Cemetery. Elton served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He married Mary Ditmore on Oct. 4, 1942, in Tennyson, Texas. Elton was employed by the Southwest Texas Electric Co-op for 35 years serving as lineman, line superintendent and manager. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star and the American Legion. In 1998, Elton was honored as a Schleicher County Pioneer. Elton is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; a daughter, Lynda, of Lovington, N.M.; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Cindy McGinnes of Eldorado; a grandson, Eric McGinnes of Lubbock; a granddaughter, Whitney McGinnes of San Angelo; a brother, Floyd McGinnes of Crosbyton, Texas; extended family, Dixie Drummond, Carol Streber, Pilar, Diana and Justin Carrasco, all of Lovington, N.M.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Inis McGinnes, two sons, Jimmy and Robbie, a brother, Albert McGinnes, and a sister, Laura McGinnes Low. Pallbearers will be Eric McGinnes, Pilar Carrasco, Billy Frank Low, Jim Martin, Fred Case and Ed Meador. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Peters, Sidney Reynolds, Guy Crippin and Bill Brooks. IRVING R (MAC) MCGUFFIN Johnsons Funeral Home IRVING R (MAC) MCGUFFIN God blessed Mac with 93 years before his passing on May 27, 2002. Mac died in Meadow Creek Nursing Center with his family by his side. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 30, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Billy Simmons, pastor of Trinity Fellowship Church, officiating. He will be buried next to his wife of 57 years, Alice E. McGuffin, who preceded him in death. Mac was born in Oroville, Calif., on Aug. 9, 1908. Mac worked the majority of his life as a newspaper man in Southern California. He was the circulation manager for the Los Angeles Daily News and later headed the dealership in Long Beach, Calif. Just prior to retirement, he worked as an electrician aboard the Queen Mary as it was being prepared to be displayed in Long Beach harbor. Survivors include his son, Robert L. McGuffin and wife, Janet, of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Robert L. McGuffin Jr. and wife, Lorene, of San Angelo, Coleen Kypfer and husband, Johnny, of San Angelo, Heather Maness and husband, Danny, of Harlingen and Chet McGuffin of San Angelo; and step-granddaughter, Michelle Adams and husband, Steve, of Georgetown. Mac had nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The family wishes to extend its special thanks to Mrs. Rabb and her excellent staff for the kindness and care given to Mac in his last days. RUBIE LUBKE METZGER Johnsons Funeral Home Rubie Lubke Metzger, 80, of San Angelo passed away Monday, May 20, 2002, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, in the Mereta Cemetery with the Rev. Sidney Thompson of Christ Lutheran Church officiating. Rubie was born Nov. 16, 1921, in Mullin to Otto and Selma Lubke. She married Max Metzger June 21, 1951. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1989. Mrs. Metzger was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church. She was a charter member of the WIBC and was very active in bowling for many years. She had worked as a receptionist in a doctors office. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Walter Lubke. Survivors include nephew, Bill Beach, who was like a son; niece, George Ann Windham and husband, Kenneth, of Miles; nephew, Galan A. Lubke of Mereta; grandniece, Raliegh Ann Little and husband, Joe, and their daughter, Taylor, of San Angelo; grandnephew, Larry Beach and wife, Kelli, and their daughter, Lauren, of San Angelo; and several cousins. NANCY PATTERSON Leatherwood Memorial Chapels BRADY Nancy Patterson, 59, of Brady, Texas, passed away Monday, May 27, 2002. Nancy was born Dec. 20, 1942, to Ira V. Pearson and Margaret (Sutton) Pearson in Ballinger, Texas. She graduated from Brady High School and Southwest Texas State University. Nancy received her masters degree from Southwest Texas State University and her doctorates degree from Nova University. She married Billy J. Patterson on July 9, 1961, in Sterling City, Texas. Nancy was an education supervisor for 35 years. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Brady. She loved golf, reading, writing, hunting, fishing and taking the RV on the road with friends. Her greatest joy was being with her family. She loved family and friends deeply. Her supreme hope was that her battle with the disease could help others by exemplifying that God is there to support you always, and that there is Good in all things. Her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Billy J. Patterson of Brady; sons, Billy I. Patterson and wife, Macy, of San Antonio and Jay Patterson and wife, Pam, of Dallas; daughter, Marla A. Crowe and husband, Scott, of Spring; brother, Albert Pearson and wife, Carrie, of Brady; grandchildren, Aaron and Travis Crowe, and Rhett and Lindsay Patterson; nephew, Albert Ira Pearson; and niece, Amy Pearson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the funeral home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Blake ODell officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Crowe, Aaron Crowe, Albert Ira Pearson, David Pearson Jr., Mike Gray, Don Crooks, David Pearson Sr. and Amy Pearson. Honorary pallbearers will be Travis Crowe, Chad Akin, Jack Bryant, Zac Gray and Scott Caudle. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or the American Cancer Society. ELIZABETH MARIE PELZEL Johnsons Funeral Home ELIZABETH MARIE PELZEL Elizabeth Marie Pelzel was born on July 15, 1915, in Westphalia, Texas, to Frank and Elizabeth Wilde Pelzel. She passed away peacefully on May 30, 2002, in Ballinger at the age of 86. Elizabeth was the youngest of eight children and all her siblings preceded her in death. They were Louis, Frank, Andrew and Gerhard Pelzel; and sisters, Agnes (Mrs. Melvin) Moeller, Alma (Mrs. Lawrence) Hoelscher and Emma (Mrs. Reynold) Hoelscher. Elizabeth was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart in San Angelo. Rosary service will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, in Johnsons Funeral Chapel. The funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Rowena. Burial will follow in St. Josephs Cemetery. Elizabeth spent many years caring for children and delighted in sharing stories about her travels with her family. She lived in Wichita Falls, Belvedere, California and Honolulu, Hawaii, during this time and she greatly enriched the lives of Joe Hood of Wichita Falls, Sonny Hood of Arlington, Sharon Walker of Frisco and Kandy Kendall of Scottsdale, Ariz. In later years, she was a compassionate caregiver to elderly in San Angelo. In her life, Elizabeth placed God and church above all. She also had a great love for polka and waltz music and was very proud of her German heritage. Elizabeth is survived by her nephews, Jerome F. Hoelscher of Saint Lawrence, Leroy Pelzel and wife, Elaine, of Miles, Lawrence Pelzel of Wall, Louis Pelzel Jr. and wife, Diana, of San Angelo, Ralph Hoelscher and wife, Neomi, of Mereta and Erwin Pelzel of Spokane, Wash. Surviving nieces are Alice Ayers and husband, Tommy, of Wall, Betty Jean Halfmann and husband, Delbert, of St. Lawrence, Gladys Braden and husband, Clifton, of Wall, Loretta West and husband, Charlie, of San Angelo and Rosetta Koon and husband, Ed, of San Angelo. She is also survived by her special neighbor and friend, Ruth McAllister of San Angelo; and numerous great-nephews and nieces. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at Heritage Oaks Nursing Home, in Ballinger and Sue Vessel, her loving caregiver, for the care and compassion they extended to Elizabeth during her illness. JOSEPH V JOE PFLUGER Robert Massie Funeral Home JOSEPH V JOE PFLUGER Joseph Pfluger, 50, of Odessa, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 16, 2002. Joe was born on May 30, 1951, in San Angelo, Texas, to Vernon and Charlotte Rau Pfluger. As a little boy he received rehab in Gonzales, Texas, in 1953 for polio. He attended schools in San Angelo, graduating from Central High School in 1969. He attended TCU graduating with a bachelors degree in history and Spanish. He attended Brite Divinity School, earning a Masters of Divinity. Joe served as pastor in churches in Plano, Texas, Raton, N.M. and Seiling, Okla. He attended the Chaplaincy program at Hendricks Hospital in Abilene for a year. In between his freshman and sophomore year at TCU, Joe attended University Madrid in Madrid, Spain, studying Spanish. Joe became an accomplished linguist, learning to speak several different languages. He returned to the University of Texas at Arlington in 1982 to earn a masters degree in counseling and social services. He worked in counseling and family services in Bedford for six years, in San Angelo working at River Crest Hospital as Pastoral and Drug and Alcohol counselor and in Odessa as family service and Permian Basin Dialysis counselor. Joes main things in life were the love of his God, family and church. He was an avid reader and collector of model trains, teapots and everything. He loved listening to classical music and singing. We will miss his laughter and mischievous smile. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Vernon L. Pfluger and his nephew, Ray Pfluger of Eldorado, Texas. Survivors include his mother, Charlotte R. Pfluger; sister, Kaye Pfluger of San Angelo; brother, Charles Pfluger and wife, Helen, of Eldorado, Texas; nephew, Dan Pfluger and wife, Stacy, of South Bend, Ind.; aunts, Edna Keeling of Albuquerque, N.M., Jeanne Hitch of San Angelo, Texas, and Frances Phillips and husband, Si, of Kerrville, Texas; numerous cousins; and his beloved dog, Mesiji. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, at First Christian Church with the Rev. Ben Hubert officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Pfluger, Don Pfluger, Lee Hitch, Scott Doggett, Tim Turner, Bob Keeling, Bruce and John McIntosh. HORTENCIA RODRIQUEZ Rains-Seale Funeral Home HORTENCIA RODRIQUEZ BALLINGER Hortencia Rodriquez went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2002. Hortencia was born in Ballinger on April 22, 1947, to Matias and Juliana Sauceda Rodriquez, and was a lifetime resident. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Hortencia attended Ballinger schools, then attended college at Sul Ross State University, earning a degree in business management. After graduating, she went to Angelo State University to receive her teaching certificate for elementary education. She taught at Ballinger Elementary School as a kindergarten and first grade teacher until her retirement in October 2000. Hortencia was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea, The Guadalupanas and a member of the TSTA. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, Juliana Sauceda Rodriquez; four sisters, Martha and husband, Robert Esquivel, of San Angelo, Delia Martinez, Eva and husband, Frank Gonzalez, and Frances Rodriquez of Ballinger; four brothers, Alex and wife, Delphine Rodriquez of Ballinger, Fermin Rodriquez of Garland, Johnny and wife, Linda Rodriquez, of Little Elm and Albert Rodriquez of Ballinger; thirteen nieces and nephews; Priscilla and husband, Trevor Wagnitz, of Rowlett, Marie and husband, Jeff Samaniego, of Livermore, Calif., Oscar Jr. and wife, Mayra Martinez, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Santiago Rodriquez of Ballinger, Marsha Martinez of San Angelo, Timothy and Brandon Martinez of Ballinger, Susan, David and Michael Rodriquez of Little Elm, and Heather, Ashley and Angelica Rodriquez of San Angelo; and four grandnieces and nephews, Victoria, Marisol and Thalia Samaniego of Livermore, Calif., and Ivan Martinez of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at St. Marys Catholic Church. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at St. Marys Catholic Church in Ballinger. Burial will be in the Latin American Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Santiago Rodriquez, Oscar Martinez Jr., Michael Ramos, Tommy Sauceda, Joe Escobar Jr. and Frank Rodriquez. No More Pain Dont Cry For Me Because I am Gone Dont Think That I Have Run Out Of Time; Regrets Through My Life I have None Even Though I Was Taken In My Prime. I Ask That You Be Joyful And Gay For My Life Has Not Ended; Im With The Angels Who Sing And Play Exactly Where My God Intended. Just Remember Me Full Of Joy And Laughter And Not With All The Pain And Suffering; I know Well Be Together In The Hereafter In Heaven Where There Is Only Loving. Just Look Into The Heavens At The Shining Star And Know That I am Always With You; I Will Never Leave You or Ever Be Far For In Heaven Ive Saved A Place For You Albert S. Rodriquez CHARLES WAYNE SEARS Johnsons Funeral Home CHARLES WAYNE SEARS Charles Wayne Sears completed his journey on earth and went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2002. Charlie was born on Jan. 8, 1957, in Houston, Texas, to his loving parents, Bill and June Sears. Charlie was employed by the United States Postal Service since December of 1979. Preceding him in death were his father, Bill Sears; son, Jaylon Sears; grandfather, James Vernon Sears; and mother-in-law, Ruby Schwartz. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Joyce Sears, of Carlsbad, Texas. Charlie has two sons, Josh Sears of San Angelo and Justin Sears of Carlsbad; and a daughter, Christy Sears of Carlsbad, as well. Charlie is also survived by his mother, June Sears of Carlsbad; grandmother, Opal Sears of San Angelo; and father-in-law, Alfonse Schwartz, also of San Angelo. His brothers include Robert Sears of Snyder, Vernon Sears of Carlsbad and Danny and wife, Karen Sears, of Carlsbad. Charlie is survived by several brothers and sisters-in-laws, Chuck and Janice Sage, Mike and Donna Johnston, Doug and Lori Schwartz, and Dusty and Janene Gifford; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and loving friends. Pallbearers will be his dear friends, Roger Gavit, Charlie Stevens, Ron Richards, Dana White, Stevie Sladaritz and Ralph Powell, all of San Angelo. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlies nephews, Wesley Counts, Michael Johnston, Greg Hayes, Colin Hayes and Daniel Sears; his best friend, James Warren; and numerous co-workers of the postal service. Charlie will always be remembered for the unconditional love he possessed for his family and his dedication to the hobby of building. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. The family asks that all memorials be made to the American Diabetes Foundation in the name of Charlie Sears. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Samuels of the Carlsbad Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. PASCUALA MARTINEZ SIFUENTEZ Robert Massie Funeral Home PASCUALA MARTINEZ SIFUENTEZ Pascuala Martinez Sifuentez, 90, passed away May 26, 2002, at 6:57 a.m. in Robert Lee Care Center, Robert Lee, Texas. She was a Catholic and a homemaker. A Rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Father Terry Brenon officiating followed by the Committal service in the Calvary Cemetery. Pascuala was born May 17, 1912, to Antonio and Andrea Martinez, in Brady, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters; and two brothers. She married Antonio Delgado in the early 1940s, he preceded her in death, July 31, 1965. She later married Thomas V. Sifuentez in 1947, in Brady, Texas. He preceded her on death Feb. 29, 1996. Mrs. Sifuentez is survived by one son, Martin Sifuentez Sr. and daughter-in-law, Ida R. Sifuentez; three lovable grandchildren, Rosemary R. Sifuentez, Martin M. Sifuentez Jr. and wife, Patricia, and Barbara S. Martin and husband, Benjamin Sr.; seven great-grandchildren, Martin Sifuentez III, Samantha Ann Porras, Ray Porras Jr., Drenee M. Sifuentez, Benjamin Martin Jr., Margaret Sifuentez and Andrealynn Martin; and sister-in-law, Dolores C. Martin along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank VistaCare Hospice and the nurses and staff of Robert Lee Care Center in Robert Lee, Texas, for all of their loving care. Mama Paz Vaya Con Dios, Que en pas Decanse You gave us a good life, God Bless You! MELVIN SMITH Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home SNYDER Melvin Smith, 73, of San Angelo and formerly of Dawson County, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002, in San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, in Gail Cemetery in Gail, Texas, with the Rev. Randy Hardeman, pastor of Gail Baptist Church, officiating. Melvin was born Oct. 10, 1928, in Dawson County, Texas. He married Iona J. Moore on Nov. 15, 1991, in Lamesa, Texas. He was a longtime rancher in Dawson County prior to moving to San Angelo eight and a half years ago. He is survived by his wife, Iona of the home; daughters, Shirley Bennett of Gail and Kay Smith of Big Spring; sons, Stan Smith of Ackerly, David Smith of Venus and Roger Moore of Seattle, Wash.; one brother, Wayne Smith of Tyler; six grandchildren, Vance Smith and Clayton Smith, both of Ackerly, Clint Moore of Seattle, Wash., Shelly and Yancy Simmons, both of San Angelo, Brande Wells of Snyder, and Amanda and Jason Nelson, both of Seattle, Wash.; and the light of his life, two great-granddaughters, Katelyn Simmons and Ashley Nelson. JOHN SLOAN TODD SR Robert Massie Funeral Home JOHN SLOAN TODD SR John Todd, 79, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in a local nursing home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. John was born Oct. 20, 1922, in Memphis, Tenn., to Graydon and Lorena Todd. Mr. Todd was a strong family man and as Tom Brokaw so eloquently phrased, a part of Americas Greatest Generation. John was a graduate of Tulane University and received a masters degree from the University of Arkansas. His career included flying B-17s in Europe during World War II, teaching high school in Arkansas, special agent for the FBI in the New York office and a high level corporate security specialist for a number of companies, including North American Aviation, Sandia Laboratories in Albuquerque, N.M., and Gulf/Chevron Oil from which he retired in 1987. His commitment to community and civil service was reflected in the nature of his activities from PTA president to organizing local Crime Stoppers programs to ICD board member for a number of years in San Angelo, Texas, where he lived for the past 15 years. John was also an amusing writer of sorts, his wit and humor graced many an occasion in tribute or remembrance of his family, friends and adventures. Most of all, John Todd had friends; friends all over the country that he and Judy cherished for their memories of times shared. Survivors are his wife of 56 years, Judy Todd of San Angelo; three sons, John Sloan, Jr. and wife, Devona, and their sons, Zachary and Seth, all of Florida, Michael George and his daughters, Kassidy and Micah, all of Austin, Peter Marshall and his wife Michele, their daughter, Gabriella and son, Christian, all of Dallas; one brother, Bill Todd and wife, Cecelia, of Memphis, Tenn.; and one sister, Jean Phipps and husband, Jay, of Memphis, Tenn. Pallbearers will be Ed Boyd, Howard Kieper, Dick Burnett, Merlin Hurt, Frank Quinn, John Olson, Cort Soloff, Jon Schermerhorn, Bill Holubec, Ed Dorris, Clifford Turner, Alfred Moon Price, Ken Pappy: LaPean and Cliff Junior Turner. In lieu of flowers, the Todd family requests making donations to your local literacy program. John was a voracious reader. Donations may also be made to VistaCare Family Hospice or Baptist Memorial Nursing Home Division Five or the organization of your choice. Dad Thank you for our lives and the wonderful gifts you have imparted to us all. ERNEST LEROY WILLIAMS Callaway-Jones Funeral Home BRYAN Ernest Leroy Williams, 91, of Bryan died Saturday, May 25, 2002. Ernest was born Aug. 30, 1910, in Carrizo Springs, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University, class of 1933, with a bachelors degree in animal husbandry. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and retired from the Air Force as lieutenant colonel. From 1948 until 1960, he was executive director of the Texas Sheep & Goat Association. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in San Angelo and a longtime resident of San Angelo until moving to Bryan in 1988. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Faye Ellington Williams on Dec. 26, 1993. Survivors include his son, Ernest Williams Jr. and his wife, Trudy, of Figgjo, Norway; daughters, Dawn Gore and husband, Jerry, of Plano and Jean McDermott and husband, Make, of College Station; brother, Jack V. Williams and wife, Teddye, of San Angelo; sister, Elizabeth Saunders and husband, David, of Dalhart; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Callaway-Jones Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in Callaway-Jones Chapel with Dr. Bob Waters officiating. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donors favorite charitable organization. ALCIE JO WOOD Johnsons Funeral Home ALCIE JO WOOD Alcie Jo Wood, 71, of San Angelo died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at her residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Mike Burson officiating. Alcie Jo was born in Pampa, Texas, on Nov. 4, 1930, to James and Verde Cox. She moved with her parents to Hereford, Texas, where she attended school, and later moved to California, and then to San Angelo. In San Angelo, she met and married Earl Duane Wood on June 23, 1949. He preceded her in death in 1985. She was also preceded in death by her father, James; mother, Verde; and sister, Theda. She is survived by five children and 15 grandchildren, Gayla and Daniel Reyes, and their children, Jimmy, LaGay, Jonathan, Charles and Kristina, Lynette and David McDurmitt and their children, Susan and Christian, David and Debbie Wood and their children, Dillon and Dalton, James and Teresa Wood and their children, Michael, Ross and Collin, and Paul and Laurie Wood and their children, Adam and Erica; great-grandchildren, Emily, Taylor, Brianna and Ezekielone; brother, James C. Cox Jr. of Gainsville, Texas; and one sister, Paloma Accorso of Denver, Colo.; . Alcie Jo was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and pet lover. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. The family would like to give a special thanks and appreciation to the wonderful people of VistaCare Family Hospice. Memorials may be made to VistaCare Family Hospice and the American Lung Association. We love you Mom RUBY (CORBELL) ALVINA WOOLEY Johnsons Funeral Home RUBY (CORBELL) ALVINA WOOLEY Ruby (Corbell) Alvina Wooley went to be with the Lord May 24, 2002. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Mitchell and Dr. Byron Orand officiating. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery. Ruby was born Sept. 10, 1910, to Jack and Bertha Corbell in Eden, Texas, in Concho County. She married Carroll Wooley Dec. 17, 1927, in Paint Rock. Ruby was a loving, caring mother, sister and friend. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist and was a charter member of Harris Avenue Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener and loved crafts. She was a pianist and organist. Mrs. Wooley was preceded in death by her husband in 1994, after 65 years of marriage. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Jack and Bertha Corbell; two brothers, E.B. (Burley) Corbell and Billy Jack Corbell; one sister, Winnie (Corbell) Niedzwiecki; a daughter, Doris in 1943; and two infants. Ruby is survived by one sister, Jonnie Corbell of San Angelo; one brother, R.E. (Boots) Corbell and wife, Alma; two sister-in-laws, Annie Fay Corbell and Billie Faye Corbell; and a very special friend, Effie Goodner. Surviving nieces and nephews, Bonnie Broyles, Charles Lee Corbell, Judy Cain, Kayde Farquhar, Sheila Trahan, Jerry Don Niedzwiecki, Karen Hitt, Allan Corbell, Tonya Recalda, Joy Bowen, David Corbell, Billy Charles Fletcher, Brenda Yates, Bess Terhune, Bridgette George, Belinda Yarnell and Cheryl Pleas; several great-nieces and nephews; three great-great- nephews; and two great-great-nieces. Pallbearers will be Charles Dennis, Ed Forehand, Curtis Morris, Mike Trahan, David Corbell and Merlin Hurt. The family wishes to thank Regency House and VistaCare Family Hospice for their loving care and kindness during her last precious moments. It would be appreciated if memorials are given to Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund or VistaCare Family Hospice. JOHN W ZIPPER Johnsons Funeral Home JOHN W ZIPPER John W. Zipper (J.W.) completed his 75-year journey on earth and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2002. J.W. was born on Feb. 23, 1927, in Andrews, Texas, to his loving parents, John and Eva Zipper. J.W. was employed by Box Planning Mill and retired from Mitsubishi Aircraft. Preceding him in death were his father, John Zipper Sr.; his mother, Eva Zipper; and one sister, Flo Campbell. J.W. is survived by his wife of 54 years, Recie Zipper of San Angelo, Texas. J.W. has four children, daughter, Wanda Nuñez of San Angelo; son, Daniel Zipper of Austin; son, Rexy Zipper and wife, Judy, of San Angelo; and daughter, Amy Zipper of San Angelo. He also is survived by grandson, Paul Zipper and great-grandsons, Julian and Damien Zipper of Highland Village, Texas; granddaughter, Charity Vasquez and husband, Tim; step great-granddaughter, Mia Vasquez; grandson, Sach Zipper; granddaughter, Ashley Zipper; grandson, Alex Zipper of San Angelo; step granddaughter, Jacque Nuñez Blair and husband, Frank, and their daughter, Addie, all of Clyde, Texas; step grandson, Eldridge Nuñez and wife, Nichole, and their children, Nick and Delaney of Midland, Texas; three brothers, Elwood, George and Frank Zipper, all of Azle, Texas; one sister, Clarene Lynch of Oklahoma; as well as many nieces, nephews, sister and brother-in-laws; and loving friends. Pallbearers will be nephews, Kenneth Matheson, Dennis Barrett and Mark Caudill, all of Waco, Ricky Holland of Abilene, Gary Richter of Round Rock and Michael Zipper of Azle, Texas. J.W. will always be remembered for his unconditional love for his family and friends. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. The family wishes to thank VistaCare Family Hospice and the staff at Heritage House (building A), and the doctors and nursing staff at SCCI for their loving care and kindness. The family asks that memorials be made to VistaCare Hospice of San Angelo and American Cancer Society in the name of J.W. Zipper. Family visitation will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Johnsons Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Smith of Word of Life Church officiating with Sharon Coyle reading the eulogy. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.