Tom Green Co. TX - Obits: From San Angelo Standard-Times - Jan 1 - 4, 2003 ========================================================================== Thanks to the San Angelo Standard-Times for permission to put their obits and death notices in the USGenWeb Archives. The San Angelo Standard-Times is a E.W. Scripps newspaper. Copyright (c)2002 - http://www.texaswest.com/ This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joan Renfrow Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== The San Angelo Standard - Times OnlineWest Texas News Funerals and Death Notices _________________________________________________________________________ VIRGINIA KATHERINE BRAY Johnson's Funeral Home Virginia Katherine Bray, age 92, completed her full, creative life on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Virginia was born in Morganfield, Ky., as the last child of six to James P. Padgett and Annie Lee Morehead Padgett on July 28, 1910. Her siblings, William, Della, Clora, Lee and Lorene preceded her in death. Virginia and Charles Williams (Bill) Bray were married in Evansville, Ind., on May 20, 1933; he preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 1985. In Houston, Texas, Virginia pursued her interest in art, studying with Antonio Garcia and Frederick Taubes. She and her husband retired in San Angelo in 1972, where Virginia continued her study of art with Otis Lumpkin at Angelo State University. The San Angelo Art Club, her church, St. Paul's Presbyterian, and her family were most important to her. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Ann Bray Stephens and husband, Rod, of Flagstaff, Ariz.; son, Charles Allan Bray M.D. and wife, Patsy, of San Angelo; grandchildren, Bill Bray and wife, Gina, of Port Neches, Texas, Kathy Chapman and husband, Chip, of Midland, Texas, Laura Burlison and husband, Brad, of Allen, Texas, Greg Lehmberg of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Kim Hnilo and husband, Jeff, of Lynwood, Wash., Mike Lehmberg and wife, Mary, of Grass Valley, Calif., and Sharon Bolman and husband, Dave, of Tempe, Ariz.; great- grandchildren, Deanna, Alaina, Casey, Caitlin, Alyssa, Sarah, Emma, Jacob, Brittaney and Jade; and special friend, Elizabeth Gore of San Angelo. The family is very grateful for the services of Virginia's caretakers, Janie and Diana. PATRICIA DIANNE DEAL White's Funeral Home WEATHERFORD - Patricia Dianne Deal, 60, continued her worship in heaven Sunday morning, Dec. 29, 2002. Dianne was born Dec. 26, 1942, in Overton, Texas, to Delbert W. Hancock and Lottie Marie Brown Hancock. At age 11, she was called into the ministry. She began working in the White Settlement Church of God Children's Church at age 14 under the direction of the Rev. John Waller. Dianne held her first revival with Brother Shires at the Mineral Wells Church of God. Dianne traveled with Zoe Brown, her grandmother, for several years and their ministry was blessed with many souls won to Christ, miracles, healings and the dead raised. She held pastoral positions in Childress, Lampasas, and Georgetown. Dianne's ministry, even in sickness, was a great blessing and guidance to many. She will be missed. Dianne was preceded in death by her grandmother, Zoe Brown in September 1994; Mom Deal in February 2002; and a granddaughter, Ashley Spring Deal on Dec. 9, 2002. Survivors include her devoted husband, James Robert Deal of Weatherford; son, Zoel Downs and wife, Cheryl, of Palestine, Texas; daughter, Donnetta Howard and husband, Karl, of Palestine, Texas; daughter, Robbie Porter and husband, Donald, of Copperas Cove, Texas; son, James Deal and wife, Therese, of Bremerton, Wash.; son, Devrus Deal and wife, Michele, of Weatherford; daughter, Lori Tucker of Weatherford; daughter, Angie Hobbs and husband, Clarence, of Graham; daughter, Kimberly Carpenter of Granbury; grandchildren, Rachel, Natalie, Stefanie, Megynn, Steven, Heather, Jamie, Katie, Aaron, Dezarea, Grace D., Charles, Danielle, Zackary, Justin, Cody, Elizabeth, Miranda, and Grace H.; mother, Lottie Dunham and husband, Charles, of Weatherford; father, Delbert Hancock of San Angelo, Texas; step-dad, Raymond Howard of Fort Worth; sister, Sandra Braudaway of Weatherford; sister, Schatzi Hageman of Nashville, Tenn.; sister, Marie Dunham of Bridgeton, N.J.; brother, Dennis Hancock of San Angelo, Texas; and many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at the North Main Church of God in Weatherford. Burial will be in East Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive guests from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, Jan. 1, in White's Funeral Home in Weatherford JEAN POWELL THOMPSON Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home AUSTIN - Jean Powell Thompson died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002. Members of Jean's immediate family are husband, Emory Chapman Thompson; children and spouses, Emory Powell Thompson and wife, Jodie, Ann Thompson Bauer and husband, Sydney Meade Bauer and Kate Thompson; grandchildren, Taylor Harriger, Emory Archer Thompson, Louis Thompson Bauer, Martin Chapman Bauer and Wilson Thornton Bauer, all of Austin; sister, Joan Powell Jackson of San Antonio, Texas; mother-in-law, Loretta Chapman Thompson of Austin; and many cousins, nieces and nephews living throughout the United States. Jean was born Sunday, Feb. 21, 1932, in Danville, Ill., a town settled by her maternal ancestors who came there from England in 1839. They were merchants and shop owners and did much to develop this thriving little town south of Chicago. Jean was the younger of two daughters born to Dorothy Thornton Powell of that city, and Seeber John Powell, formerly of Jacksonville, Fla. The hotel business brought the family to Texas in 1933. Most of Jean's happy childhood years were spent living in the historic Cactus Hotel in San Angelo, Texas. Her memories and stories of growing up in a hotel have been interesting and entertaining for family and friends. The Powells moved to Austin in 1947 when her father, Mr. Powell, took over management of the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. The family lived in the manager's apartment on the 15th floor on the corner of 7th Street and Congress Avenue. Their scenic views of the city, the incoming thunderstorms and the Austin sunsets were spectacular. Jean was a 1950 graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School and a member of the 1954 class at the University of Texas where she pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. In 1951, she was a Bachelor's of Austin Debutante, Helping Hand Debutante and a Texas Debutante presented at Mardi Gras in Galveston, Texas. After completing her education and before her marriage to Ensign Emory C. Thompson on June 24, 1955, she worked for the Texas Legislature in the House of Representatives. Jean served in many volunteer activities in support of her family and community. At the time of her death, she was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Austin Assembly and the Junior League of Austin. Her special interest was singing alto with the Junior League Playhouse Singers. She sang with this group for years, performing weekly at nursing homes and retirement centers. Music was a great love and talent of hers, and she derived much pleasure from playing her piano and singing songs to her children and grandchildren that had been sung to her by her mother and grandmother. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition, Austin, Texas. Pallbearers will be Don R. Dearing, Dr. Robert A. Dennison, Venton L. Doughtie, William C. Estes, Clyde R. Littlefield, Conrad P. Werkenthin and Sam A. Wilson, all of Austin; John L. Estes of Dallas, Texas, and Marvin S. Stetler of Blanco, Texas. Honorary pallbearers are the Junior League of Austin Playhouse Singers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX., 78759; or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 149100, Austin, TX., 78714. PEARL ASHLEY Johnson's Funeral Home Pearl Ashley of San Angelo, age 93, passed away at her residence Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002. She was born in Crockett, Texas, to Selmon and Bessie Russell Templeton on Aug. 8, 1909. She married Leonard Ashley in Carlsbad, Texas, on Aug. 10, 1932, and lived in San Angelo for 60 years. She is survived by her daughter, Betty McCrohan of Glen Flora, Texas; two sons, Alfred Ashley and Roy Ashley, both of San Angelo; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Agnes Williams of Mesquite, Texas, and Valerie Pace of Pasadena, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23 in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Charles Beal officiating. CURTIS L BARRON Johnson's Funeral Home Curtis L. Barron, 74, of Miles, Texas, died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2002, in the V.A. Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Curtis was born Nov. 21, 1928, in Veribest, Texas. He was a veteran of the Korean War, was an inventor and enjoyed farming. He married Elizabeth Balentine in San Angelo. He was a member of Harris Avenue Baptist Church and he was a machinist for Collins-Rockwell. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Barron of Miles; one son, Mark Ashley Barron and his wife, Tabitha, of Highland Village, Texas; four grandchildren, Matthew Barron of Dallas, Markie Barron, Christian L. Barron and Mackenzie Barron, all of Highland Village; one sister, Joan Ray and her husband, Dr. Cliff Ray, of Houston; a number of nieces and nephews; one aunt, Alma Harshaw of San Angelo; two uncles, Mack Barron of San Angelo and A.T. Gray of Orland, Calif.; and a host of cousins. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at Harris Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Cliff Ray and Dr. Travis Monday officiating. Burial will follow in Harriett Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Unger, Everett Dodson, Dennis Eisenbach, Jim Bob Harris, Donald Barron and Kent Ray. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Gray, David Unger and Johnny Unger. ALBERT E BAZE JR SAN FRANCISCO - Albert E. Baze Jr. died on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002, in San Francisco, Calif. Albert was born in San Angelo on Aug. 3, 1936. He graduated from San Angelo High School in 1955. He served in the United States Air Force for four years, and was stationed in Iceland. After retiring from Bancroft- Whitney, a law book-publishing firm where he was the assistant to the president, Albert entered the wine grape growing business in the Sierra foothills of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert E. Baze Sr.; his mother, Louis Denman Baze; and his son, Mark Baze. He is survived by his son, Mathew Baze of San Francisco; and his sister, Doris Young of Fort Worth. GRACE ANN (WRIGHT) BRADBURY Johnson's Funeral Home Grace Ann (Wright) Bradbury, 57, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, in Riverside Nursing Home surrounded by family and friends. Grace Ann was born on Oct. 26, 1945, in San Angelo to Roy and Mabel Wright. She was married to A.H. Bradbury III on Dec. 8, 1970, in San Angelo. She was employed at Wallace Laboratories and Lakeview Manor before retiring because of ill health. Graveside service will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband, A.H. Bradbury III; three daughters and their husbands, Terri Lynn Sessom and Lynn Gardenhier of San Antonio, Traci and Chuck Schlather of San Angelo and Sarah and John Jackson of San Angelo. Also surviving are grandsons, Jeffrey Nicholas, and Wayne and Corey Schlather; granddaughter, Riley Jackson; her mother-in-law, Bernice Bradbury; brother-in-law, Van Bradbury; a friend, Glenda Boyd of Brownwood; one lifelong friend of 57 years, Carolyn Cornelius and her family; and several cousins, other relatives and many friends. The family requests memorials be made to Meals for the Elderly or a favorite charity. VIOLET 'VI' COMPTON Johnson's Funeral Home Violet "Vi" Compton, 73, of San Angelo passed from this life on Friday, Dec. 27, 2002. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on May 10, 1929, to parents, Walter and Pearl Muff. She graduated from Central High School in Sioux City and attended medical technician school in Minneapolis, Minn. She worked as a medical technician for two years and devoted the rest of her life to her family as a homemaker. She married Dick Compton on Aug. 20, 1949, and later moved to Fort Worth and San Antonio before moving to San Angelo in 1961. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Vi is preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dick Compton; daughter, Jo Ann Criswell and husband, Chris, and grandson, Richard Criswell, all of Benbrook, Texas; and sister, Janet Weiss and husband, Vince, of Destin, Fla. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cheryl Broome officiating. The family requests memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice. J T COX Nelson Funeral Home CAMP WOOD - J.T. Cox, 83, passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, 2002, in Ft. McKavett, Texas. Graveside service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 in Camp Wood, Texas. Pallbearers were Calvin Powers, Jason Powers, Brandon Powers, Cody Cox, Sonny Shanks, Glenn Murr, Lowell Jessup and Junior Hatley. Honorary pallbearers were Carroll Powers Sr., Robin Sweeten, George Sweeten, Marshall Craig, Louis Lemos and Buster Hukel. A resident of Fort McKavett since 1979, J.T. was born to Emerson and Mabel Cox on Dec. 11, 1919. He graduated from Mertzon High School in Irion County, Texas, in 1938. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps after graduation, where he proudly served his country for a total of five years before and during World War II. J.T. married Helen Ruth "Rusty" Moore on May 10, 1945, in San Angelo, Texas. He was a member of the Church of Christ and served on the Nueces Canyon CISD School Board. A lifetime rancher, Mr. Cox owned and operated ranches in Irion, Stonewall, Edwards, Nolan and Kimble Counties. J.T. was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Rusty, who passed away on March 16, 2002. He is survived by one daughter, Sherry Lynn Powers and her husband, Calvin, of Camp Wood; one son, Walter W. "Speck" Cox and his wife, Coralie, of Hale Center; one granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn Powers of Uvalde; three grandsons, Cody J'Wallace Cox of Abilene, Brandon Jean Powers and his wife, Kristi, of Iraan, and Jason Ray Powers and his wife, Carrie, of Grandfalls; and one great-granddaughter, Carli Ann Powers of Grandfalls. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice VistaCare in Kerrville. J.R. DILLARD Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home LLANO - J.R. Dillard, 79, resident of Buchanan Dam, passed away in The Heart Hospital of Austin on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002. He was born July 21, 1923, in Millersview, Texas, to J.T. and Ella Dillard. His parents and his brother, Roland D. Dillard preceded him in death. After graduation in 1941 from Millersview High School, J.R. attended Sul Ross State University. In December of 1942, he entered the United States Marine Corps. He served proudly as a Marine until the summer of 1945. He completed his education at Sul Ross, receiving his Bachelor of Science in agriculture and his master's degree in education. He coached and/or was principal in Alpine, Sterling City, Stanton and Junction, retiring from the school business in 1977. Coming to the Highland Lakes area, he started Dillard Construction, which now includes Cen-Tex Septic Systems and Cen- Tex Portable Toilets. At the time of his death, he was actively involved in all parts of his business. J.R. was a strong supporter of education, encouraging all to get as much education as possible. He loved the outdoors, animals, hunting and fishing in Llano County. His great love of horses provided him with much pleasure, and he particularly loved horseracing. Being the Winner's Circle was a great joy in his life. Dec. 23, 1968, J.R. was married to Mary Jane McDuffie in Stanton, Texas. She was not only his wife, but his soul mate and best friend. Also surviving are his three sons, Lance Dillard and his wife, Anna, of Marble Falls, James "Dusty" Dillard and David Dillard, both of Austin; grandchildren, Blake Dillard of Marble Falls, Marsha Dillard and Melissa Dillard of Midland, Lorie Dillard of Austin and Chad Dillard of Stanton; and four great-grandsons. J.R. also is survived by his brother, Mickey Dillard and wife, Jerry, of Millersview; and two special nieces, Sheila Dillard Simmons and Aledo and Cindy Dillard Henson of Weatherford; and a large, very special extended family of nephews, nieces and cousins. Family was extremely important to J.R. and a source of great pride. He will be sorely missed by all his family. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church in Llano. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Millersview Cemetery in Concho County. Serving as pallbearers are nephews, Keith Dillard, Stacy Dillard, Jason Dillard, T.C. Simmons, Mike Simmons and Tony Henson. Memorials may be made to Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church, Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center or Llano Lakeshore Library. ARTHUR E FISHER Rains-Seale Funeral Home BALLINGER - Arthur E. Fisher, age 93, of Ballinger passed away Monday afternoon, Dec. 30, 2002, in Abilene. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in Rains-Seale Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena with Father Prasad Gallela and Father Hugh Wade concelebrating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. He was born on March 13, 1909, in Bell County, Texas, to William and Frances Faltesek Fisher. He married Helen Marie Dornhoefer on Dec. 28, 1931, in Rowena. He was a farmer and rancher, and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ballinger. A son, Jerome, and a daughter, Mary Ann Jones preceded him in death. Arthur is survived by his wife, Helen, of Ballinger; two sons, Robert Fisher and his wife, Deanie, of Ballinger and Donald Fisher and his wife, Trish, of Tuscola; a son-in-law, Willis Terry Jones of Ballinger; two sisters, Ella Zly of Ballinger and Ida Hohensee of Miles; and numerous nieces and nephews. Fourteen grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren also survive. ELSA T GALVAN Kerbow Funeral Home SONORA - Our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend, Elsa T. Galvan, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at her home. Elsa was born to Ofilia and Juan Torres on Jan. 17, 1955, in Sonora, Texas. She was married to Sylvester Galvan in Sonora on Aug. 25, 1977. Later they moved to Midland, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Sylvester; two daughters, Michell Martinez and Trina Jo Galvan; son, Sylvester Galvan Jr.; her beloved mother, Ofilia S. Torres; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita and Modesto Mesa, Carmela Garza and Ervey Vallejo, Gloria and George Noriega, and Elizabeth "Ebot" and Alex Flores; her paternal grandmother, Mary Torres of Garden City, Kan.; two grandchildren, John Julian Felan and Sylver Marie Galvan Chavez, who were her pride and joy of her life!; and many uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces who were very special to her, too. She was always there for them, and they will miss her very much. She was preceded in death by her father, Juan "Johnny" Torres; her infant babies, Liliana and Rachel Martinez; her grandchildren, Jeremiah and Island Galvan Chavez; her maternal grandmother, Petra Y. Sanchez; and her beloved niece and nephew, Maribel Sentena and Daniel Garza. Her warm smile, laughter and sense of humor throughout were truly a blessing from God and will be missed. She was an inspiration to neighbors, friends and relatives alike. We love you and miss you, Elsa; we all miss you. Your love, laughter, friendship and caring were so very special you will always be with us. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Sonora with burial in Sonora Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ruben Garza, Trini Sentena, Louie Vallejo, Efren Fino, Javier Galvan, Jesus Galvan, Richard Gutierrez and Joe Barerra. "I'm Free" "Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned by back and left it all. "I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of day. "If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things, I, too, will miss. "Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much. "Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Life up your heart and share with me God wanted me now, He set me free." MINNIE RENE GILBERT Robert Massie Funeral Home Minnie Rene Gilbert, 86, passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, in San Angelo, Texas. Family visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at the Robert Massie Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, in Massie Funeral Riverside Chapel with the Rev. Ben G. Hubert of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Belvedere Memorial Park. She was born Jan. 11, 1916, to Lawrence B. and Verda Harris in San Angelo, Texas. Minnie lived most of her childhood in San Angelo and graduated from San Angelo High School. On Nov. 29, 1935, she married Eldon H. Gilbert, also from San Angelo, and they were blessed with 67 wonderful years of marriage. Eldon and Minnie Rene were further blessed with twin sons, Don and Dan, and a daughter, Rena Claire. Minnie Rene's parents; her husband, Eldon; a son, Dan E. Gilbert of Kingwood, Texas; and a brother, Charles Harris of San Angelo preceded her in death. Minnie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Ann Gilbert of Houston; daughter and son-in-law, Clair and Rick Solomon of St. Louis; and daughter-in- law, Camille Gilbert of Kingwood, Texas, wife of her deceased son, Dan. She is survived by two brothers, John Scott and wife, Jo Harris, of San Angelo and Lawrence B. and wife, Helen Harris, of Mineola, Texas. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Teddie Herreman of San Angelo. Ten grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren will miss her greatly. PHILIP RILEY GOTCHER Philip Riley Gotcher, 31, born June 29, 1971, in San Angelo, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, in North Carolina while waiting for a transplant. Philip graduated from San Angelo Lake View High School, attended Angelo State University and was working in Dunn, N.C., at the time of his death. He is survived by his parents, Gene and Paula Gotcher, and brother, Colin Gotcher, all of Houston; fiancée, Michelle Duggins of North Carolina; grandparents, the late W.R. (Bill) and Mira Gotcher, and Dial and Pauline George of San Angelo. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 at Lake View Baptist Church. LORENE GRAY Corl's Family Funeral Home PEARLAND - Lorene Gray, 93, of San Angelo passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, in Houston, Texas. She is survived by son, Darrell Gray; daughter-in-law, Wynona Gray; granddaughters, Sharon Brown and husband, Ken, Diana Melton and Teresa Hasty and husband, Ben; great-grandchildren, Erica Gilbert, Chase Gilbert, Amanda Hughes, Danielle Melton, Emily Hughes and Damon Hasty; brother, Truman Williams; sister, Evelyn Pittmon; and numerous other loving family and friends. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at Corl's Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo. EDDIE MAY GUY Restland Funeral Home DALLAS - Eddie Mae Guy passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Kelly C. Guy. She is survived by three children, Richard Thomas and wife, Norma, Celia Mitchell and husband, Mitch, and Mark Guy and wife, Patty; six grandchildren, Christa, DiKi, Lori, and Darren Thomas and wife, Sarah, Sam Roberts and wife, Deb, and Robin Andrews; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Celia Fulcher and husband, Jack. Eddie graduated from Vernon High School where she was honored as Homecoming Queen. A resident of Dallas during her early years, Eddie moved to San Angelo with her husband in 1961. She and her husband operated a coffee shop in General Telephone Company in San Angelo. They retired in San Angelo. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, in Restland Memorial Park. KIM PATRICK HALE Johnson's Funeral Home Kim Patrick Hale, 48, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at College Hills Baptist Church with the Rev. Lakan Mariano, minister, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Kim was born on April 8, 1954, in Big Spring, Texas. He graduated from high school in Carencro, La., and attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana and Odessa Junior College before getting his degree in physical therapy from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas. He married Shelli Lawhead in San Angelo on Oct. 3, 1981. He had been employed by West Texas Rehabilitation Center since May of 1978, serving first as a staff physical therapist and subsequently as the director of physical therapy services for WTRC-San Angelo. Kim will be remembered by his immediate family as a devoted and faithful son, husband, father and brother. Many young men will remember him as the coach in soccer or YMCA football, basketball and baseball, who taught them about the sport and, more important, taught them about being good sports and good citizens. Co-workers at West Texas Rehabilitation Center will remember him as the kind of person and the caliber of professional all would strive to be and rehab patients will remember his determination to help them overcome disabling illness or injury. All who knew him - be they family, friends, co-workers or patients - will joyfully remember Kim's dry humor, impish grin, quick wit, gentleness, wisdom, patience and unselfishness. He was truly a man worthy of the love and respect he received from all who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Shelli Hale, son, Matthew Hale, and daughter, Cassie Hale, all of San Angelo; parents, O.D. and Betty Hale of Abilene; sister, Jan Moore of Odessa; and brother, David Hale of Abilene. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Elaine Kiser; sisters-in-law, Rhonda Dobbratz, Kimmie Ray and husband, Marcus, and Nikki Linthicum and husband, Art, all of San Angelo. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive him, as well as especially dear friends, Brett Carpenter and Bruce and Donna Bruton. Pallbearers will be Brett Carpenter, Bruce Bruton, Daniel Merkel, Jim Hadley, Shane Bruton, Camron Seale, Marcus Ray and Art Linthicum. The family requests that memorials be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 3001 S. Jackson, San Angelo, TX 76904. DELLA URBANEK HALFMANN Rains-Seale Funeral Home BALLINGER - Della Urbanek Halfmann, 81, of Ballinger passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, after a brief illness. Rosary was at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ballinger. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Hugh Wade officiating. Burial will follow in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Olfen. Della was born on Feb. 23, 1921, in Taylor, Texas, to John and Mary (Mazlik) Urbanek. She married Edward Halfmann on Jan. 4, 1944, in Olfen. He preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1969. A longtime resident of Ballinger and a resident of Heritage Oaks Nursing Home for the past six years, Della acquired many friends and acquaintances. Her kindness, gentle spirit and quick sense of humor will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. Her husband, parents, sister, Evelyn Matschek; and brothers, Bill, Ray and Adolph Urbanek preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Rollwitz and husband, Roy, of Rowena; sons, Ronnie Halfmann and Kay Hoelscher of Austin, Larry Halfmann of Houston, John Halfmann and wife, Carol, of San Angelo and Mark Halfmann and wife, Angie, of Ballinger; grandchildren, Jeff Rollwitz, Mitchell Rollwitz and wife, Tammy, Matthew Rollwitz and wife, Shannon, Paul Rollwitz and wife, Lynna, Kim Kruse and husband, Curt, Keith Halfmann, Deanne Wilson and husband, Michael, Brittany, Tyler and Shelby Halfmann, and Brooke, Justin and Jill Halfmann; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Pauline Halfmann of Rowena. A host of nieces, nephews and friends also survive her. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or a favorite charity. FORREST WARE HARLOW JR Robert Massie Funeral Home Forrest Ware Harlow Jr. died on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, at home following a lengthy fight against pancreatic cancer. A memorial service for Forrest will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27. Conducting the service will be Tim Richardson from Baton Rouge, La., assisted by Bryan Elliott and other friends and family members. There was a visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Forrest was born Dec. 7, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to Forrest Ware and Mary Dow Hale Harlow. They moved to Abilene when Forrest was two years old. Forrest attended public schools in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1963. His first year in college was at Abilene Christian College, and after that he attended the University of Texas at Austin. While in Austin, he received his BBA and MBA. During his years in Austin, he joined the Texas Army National Guard and served for six years. His other academic accomplishments include being a faculty member at East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas, (now Texas A&M, Commerce) for 13 years, getting his Ph.D. from the University of North Texas in Denton, getting his CPA license and being on the faculty at Angelo State University for 19 years. He wrote a computer textbook that was used at Angelo State University, created a self-grading learning tool and had many academic honors. One of his proudest professional achievements was holding the Nathan and Sylvia Donsky Business Professorship from the time it was first granted until his death. Forrest was a very devoted father, husband and son. His children, Bill and Jennifer, were the lights of his life, and he came quickly to love Rachel, Bill's wife. Forrest married Ann Palk in Midland, Texas, on July 18, 1970. He unfailingly cared for his elderly parents when they began to need assistance, driving to Abilene almost weekly for several years. After his father's death, Forrest's mom moved to San Angelo, and he was a sterling example of how we should all care for our family when they need us. Besides his family, Forrest had many interests in life. While in school in Austin, Forrest helped support himself with jobs ranging from cab driver (that one only lasted three days!) to roofer to art gallery owner. He was a voracious reader and a diligent student, especially during the years that he was a professor. He never wanted to be asked a question to which he did not have a ready answer. He wrote a science fiction short story and a novella just because he thought it would be interesting to try. Forrest also enjoyed at various times beekeeping, woodwork, hunting and gardening. His musical tastes were also eclectic, ranging from Willie Nelson to bagpipes to the classical composers and the yearly Christmas performance of "Good King Wenceslas." Forrest was also supportive of Ann's work with the Adult Literacy Council, the Christian Service Center, and was fascinated by her diligent work on the family genealogy. Survivors include his wife; his son, Bill and his wife, Rachel; and his daughter, Jennifer. Also surviving are his sister, Mary L. Harlow Holcomb and her husband, John; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rick and Beth Palk Littrell; Ann's parents, Ed and Ruth Palk; nieces and nephews, David and Lisa Parton Holcomb, Michael and Tammy Lee Holcomb, Kevin and Sarah Holcomb Elder, and John and David Littrell; and great-nieces and nephew, Erin Ashley Holcomb, Benjamin Isaac and Abigail Nicole Elder, and Emily Holcomb. Also there are his cousins, and Ann's cousins and her aunt and uncle, Nell and Frank Brnovak of Merkel. He was preceded in death by his parents and several dear aunts and uncles, both his and Ann's. He loved and appreciated the older generation. Interment will be in the White Church Cemetery in western Taylor County. This little cemetery is near the "country place" where he hunted and camped as a young man. There will be no pallbearers since it was Forrest's wish to be cremated and have only his ashes put in the ground at White Church. If he had pallbearers, the list would have been a long one. The family hopes that all of his friends know how valuable they were to him. The family requests that memorials be made to either West Texas Collection, Porter Henderson Library, 2601 W. Avenue N, San Angelo, TX 76904; Vision 2000, Johnson Street Church of Christ, 2200 Johnson St., San Angelo, TX 76904; or Adult Literacy Council, 3111 Southwest Blvd. San Angelo, TX 76904. The family thanks all those who have been so supportive during the last four years and gives special thanks to Forrest's doctors who were able to give him much more time than we ever thought possible when this was first diagnosed. First, to the Great Physician for saying yes to the prayers for so long; to Dr. John T. Granaghan: Thank you for running all the right tests and discovering the cancer so promptly; Dr. Larry Bragg: Thank you for all you did to get Forrest connected to the right doctors in Houston; and Thank you to Dr. Douglas B. Evans and his support staff at M.D. Anderson in Houston; and to Dr. Raj Cheruku, who was so active in maintaining the high quality of life that Forrest had for the last year. Hospice of San Angelo stepped in at a time when they were needed and provided necessary support and help. And thank you to Forrest for never giving up. Your password was so appropriate. HARVEY HOELSCHER Harvey Hoelscher, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003. He was born on June 8, 1913, in Olfen, Texas, to Frank and Josephine Hoelscher. Harvey Hoelscher spent his early years in the farming community of Olfen. He attended St. Edwards University in Austin, majoring in accounting. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clara Eggemeyer Hoelscher; daughter, June Francis Burnett; and second wife, Jo Dorothy Fiest Hoelscher. Survivors include Annabelle Hoelscher Wittler and husband, Frank, Harvey Allen Hoelscher and wife, Elaine, and Ronald James Hoelscher and wife, Virginia (Ginge). Grandchildren include Melanie Preist, Lisa Hall, Jennifer Vannoy, Cynthia Taulli, Kevin Wittler, June Gameau, Kenneth Wittler, Christine Weissenbecker, Amy Nunn, Carrie Arviza, Joanna Pena, Michael Hoelscher and Veronica Hoelscher; and 27 great- grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at Rains-Seale Funeral Home in Ballinger. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 at St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in St. Boniface Cemetery in Olfen. MARISSA KIMBRI LEIGH HONEA Johnson's Funeral Home Marissa Kimbri Leigh Honea, infant daughter of Cody and Mandy Honea, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, in Abilene. Marissa was born Jan. 22, 2002, here in San Angelo. She is survived by her parents, Cody and Mandy Honea of Abilene; one sister, Madison Selman; one brother, Colby Honea; paternal grandparents, John and LeeAnn Conrad; maternal grandparents, Ricky Cowley and Becky Cowley; great- grandmothers, Barbara Cowley, Mary Henry and Barbara Johnson; great- grandfathers, Lewis Clark and Ray Walter; aunt, Brandy Cowley; uncle, Brent Cowley and wife, Stephanie; great-uncle, Charles Cowley; great-aunt, Bobbie Root; great-aunt and uncle, Judy and Randy High; great-aunt and uncle, Terry and Tammy Gauwain; and cousins, Kyli, Kelton, Hannah, William, Shane Cowley, Janice and Daniel Hotz, Terry Englehart, Jerry Englehart, Megan High, Kasie High, Randall High, Debbie and Tom Francis, Chad and Traci Hulsey, and Nicole Hulsey. She was preceded in death by her great-aunt, Linda Hulsey, great-uncle, Billy Walter and great-grandparents, W. E. Cowley and Fay Walter. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. David Smith officiating. BLANCHE S HORNE Johnson's Funeral Home Blanche S. Horne passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, in Park Plaza Nursing Center. Blanche was born March 16, 1911, to William and Katherine Hollingsworth Sanders in Water Valley, Texas. A memorial service to celebrate Blanche's life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Chaplain Roger Roenfeldt with VistaCare Hospice will be presiding. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Park in El Paso, Texas. Blanche was an honor graduate of San Angelo Lake View High School in 1929. In 1930, she completed her education from business school, which led her to accept a position with El Paso Natural Gas, where she remained in key positions until her retirement in 1976. During this time, she also raised show dogs and received many blue ribbons. She then retired to San Angelo and served as a volunteer secretary at St. Luke United Methodist Church for five years. She also served as treasurer for the volunteers at San Angelo Community Hospital for several years. Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Horne; her parents, William and Katherine Sanders; brothers, Boyd Sanders, Gilbert Sanders Sr. and Billy Sanders; and her step-daughter, Frances H. Withers. Her very dear friend, the Rev. James Lee Carter also preceded Blanche in death. Blanche is survived by her nephews, Gilbert Sanders Jr. of Kansas City, Mo., and Milton (P-Nut) Sanders of Ozona; her niece, Peggy Sanders Harris of San Angelo; and her very special friend and caretaker, Barbara Carter of San Angelo. Also surviving are many great-nieces and nephews along with great-great-nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the Park Plaza Nursing Center and VistaCare Hospice for the wonderful care of our loved one. We also wish to thank Charla Edwards for the untiring efforts on Blanche's behalf. Memorials may be sent to a favorite charity. SYBLE CUMMINGS HOWELL Johnson's Funeral Home Syble Cummings Howell, 76, of San Angelo passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, in Regency House Care Center. Service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Lawnhaven Mausoleum with the Rev. Buddy Trull officiating. Syble was born in Inadale, Texas, on July 7, 1926, to Edgar Nicklos Cummings and Gladys Chandler Cummings. The Cummings family lived on a farm and Mr. Cummings worked in a general merchandise store for a Mr. Olenbush. Syble started school in Pyron in the Snyder area. She went to various schools in the Pyron and Roscoe areas and graduated from Pyron High School in 1944. She worked in Washington, D.C., during World War II. Syble was married to James Murray Howell on Jan. 14, 1949, at the First United Methodist Church in Odessa. Mr. Howell was recalled to duty in the U.S. Navy in 1951 and Syble served with him at various locations. They retired in 1972 and have been San Angelo residents since. Mrs. Howell was very active in genealogy and traveled extensively, researching her and her husband's family. She was very successful at it and enjoyed it very much. Survivors include her husband, James Murray Howell of San Angelo; one son, Randy Howell and wife, Connie, of Denton; five grandchildren, April Feuge of Houston, James Howell of Dallas, Kory Howell of Comanche, Amanda Howell Miller of Corpus Christi and Ashley Howell of Dallas; seven great-grandchildren; and four nieces, Frances Lea Sherman of Christoval, Gayrene Johnston of Lubbock, JennaV Spurlock of Kuna, Idaho, and Nell Hawthorn of Arab, Ala. REBA HUDSON Kerbow Funeral Home SONORA - Reba Hudson, 87, of Dallas and formerly of Sonora died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, in C.C. Young Methodist Home in Dallas. A memorial service for Reba will be held at a later date. Reba was born Aug. 19, 1915, in Valley Mills to Laurena and Richard Callan. She moved to Sutton County with her family at the age of 12 and lived at Station B Humble Pipe Line camp. She attended school in Sonora. She met and married Seth Lancaster in 1936, and together they ran the Club Café in downtown Sonora. Seth died in 1952 and she later married A.C. Hudson. She worked for many years at Sonora Electric for Nelson Stubblefield and was a receptionist for Kerbow Funeral Home. She worked in the downtown area of Sonora, made many Christmas stockings and was a wonderful gift wrapper, along with being a very gifted craft maker. She found joy and fun in everything she did and was a wonderful cook. Her compassion for people reached across many lines and she will be missed. She is survived by her son, Joe R. Lancaster of Dallas; her sister-in-law, Vivian Callan; a niece, Edith Brock; a nephew, Kenneth Craven; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. The family requests memorials to C.C. Young Methodist Home in Dallas or a favorite charity. MARION B INMAN JR Johnson's Funeral Home Marion B. Inman Jr. died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, in Lubbock's Covenant Lakeside Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in Johnson's Funeral Home with William E. Young of Abilene officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. He was born to Marion B. and Myrtle Faye Inman on Nov. 28, 1918, in Childress, Texas. He graduated from Childress High in 1936. He completed his bachelor's of science degree from Texas A&M University in 1941 and his master's degree in 1952. On July 10, 1943, M.B. married Mary A. Lewis of Kosse, Texas. M.B. and Mary lived on the Stanton Ranch near Blanco, Texas, before moving to San Angelo in 1947. He taught in the Agriculture Department, managed livestock and farming operations and coached the Livestock Judging Team at San Angelo Junior College from 1946- 56. From 1956 until his retirement in 1975, he worked as an International Consultant throughout the Middle East, Africa, South America and the Caribbean. After his retirement, he was Secretary of the Concho Hereford Association and continued to consult for various international agricultural projects. He was a member of the Texas Retired Teacher's Association and the Johnson Street Church of Christ in San Angelo. M.B. and Mary moved to Lubbock, Texas, in 1995, to be near their son, Robert Inman. His parents; a sister, Marion Faye Gardner; and a daughter, Mary Frances Inman-Pool, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, a son, Robert Lewis Inman and his wife, Gwen Jorden, a grandson, Robert Timothy Inman, all of Lubbock; and a grandson, Robert Cameron Inman of Irving, Texas. VIRGINIA K IVY Fort Stockton Funeral Home FORT STOCKTON - Virginia K. Ivy, 81, passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2002. Virginia Kathlyn Wallace was born June 16, 1921, to Victor Fair Wallace and Ima Sims. She graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1938 and attended the University of San Antonio, now Trinity University. She graduated from Sul Ross University with a bachelor's of science degree in 1942 and a master's of education in 1974. She began a teaching career in Swedonia and Rule in 1940, where she taught music. She also taught in California while her husband was in the Navy. Virginia retired from teaching in 1988 in Fort Stockton. Throughout her 36 years of teaching, she touched the lives of many children, helping them see they could be successful in school and that education was important. She was a charter member of Delta Cappa Gamma and was the first lady of Fort Stockton in 1995. Virginia was a life member of the T.S.T.A., teacher of the year at Alamo Elementary School and was selected as Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Victor Fair Wallace and Ima Wallace Bastell, and her stepfather, H.W. Batsell. Survivors include her husband, A.E. Ivy of Fort Stockton; sons, Jim Ivy and wife, Beth, of Fort Stockton and Vic Ivy and wife, Demby, of Sweetwater; grandchildren, Susan Kohl and husband, Josh, of Winter Haven, Fla., Jeanna Martinez and husband, Manuel, and Jamie J. Ivy, all of San Antonio, and Delaney Ivy and Dacy Ivy, both of Sweetwater; and great-grandchildren, Ivy Kohl of Winter Haven, Fla., and Lauren Martinez, Edward Martinez and E.J. Ivy, all of San Antonio. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, in East Hill Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jim Miles and the Rev. Kevin Phillips officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, and from 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Dec. 30. OPAL LOREDIA JENKINS Family Funeral Services/ Jackie Harkey MONAHANS - Opal Loredia Jenkins, 88, of Monahans passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, in Odessa. Opal was born on Oct. 9, 1914, in Antlers, Okla. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons, Ed Jenkins and wife, Rheta, of Abilene, Seth Jenkins and wife, Sue, of Amarillo, Jim Jenkins and wife, Debbi, of Lubbock and Ocie Jenkins of Perryton; daughter, Loredia Potts of Monahans; brother, Leonard Phoenix of Dianna, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Third and Dwight Church of Christ with Greg Holly officiating. Burial will follow in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. CATHERINE CATIE A JOHANTGEN Robert Massie Funeral Home Catherine "Catie" A. Johantgen, 25, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, at her residence in Austin. Mass of Christian Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Hyde Park, Mass. Catie was born Jan. 31, 1977, in Edison, N.J. to Harry L. and Catherine "Cathie" Johantgen. Catie was a strong and independent child. No one was a stranger to Catie. She loved people and had a host of friends. Although her life ended at a young age, she lived every day to the fullest. She was a student at the Austin College. God has called on our "little angel" to join Him in heaven. Our precious Catie, until we meet again you will be enormously missed by your family and friends. Survivors are parents, Harry L. and Catherine "Cathie" Johantgen; two brothers, Edward Johantgen and wife, Katrina, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Christopher Johantgen of Austin; one sister, Julie Johantgen Lais and husband, Scott, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; grandmother, Audrey Johantgen of Long Branch, N.J.; and two nephews, Benjamin Johantgen and Nathaniel Johantgen, both of Los Angeles, Calif. She will be especially missed by her loving friend, Jason. The family requests that Memorials be made to Mount Carmel Hermitage, P.O. Box 337, Christoval, TX 76935. TOM JONES Davis-Morris Funeral Home BROWNWOOD - Graveside service for Tom Jones, 80, of Bangs will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, in the Sonora Cemetery. Mr. Jones died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, in a Bangs nursing facility. He was born on Nov. 20, 1922, in Wingate to Garrison J. Jones and Winnie Reed Johnson. He was a lifelong ranch hand, working on several ranches in the Sonora and Brownwood area. He ended his ranching career working for Mr. and Mrs. Houston Jolly of Grosvenor. A sister, Pearleymay Wall of London, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews survive him. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. MARY HELEN KING Johnson's Funeral Home Mary Helen King, 51, of San Angelo, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at her home. She was born July 19, 1951, in Sonora, Texas, to the late L.J. and Ola Mae King. She was employed 26 years with Shannon Medical Center and five years with SCCI. She is survived by her longtime soul mate, Charles Ray Frazier; three daughters, Ola Evette King, Gwendolyn Denise King and Nicole DeAnna King; five sisters, Pearlie King of Colorado Springs, Colo., Vera McWilliams of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Carolyn King, Gwendolyn Stone and Dineace Fleeks, all of San Angelo, Texas; one uncle, Josh Hastings and wife, Cora; two aunts, Helen Fay and Rosetta Lozano, all of Eldorado, Texas; six grandchildren, Jeremaine King, LaKia King, Rayshad King, Mary King, Khalil King and Kazion King; two aunts; one great-aunt; and a host of family and friends. Mary also leaves to mourn very special friends, Jason Francis, and Tano and Linda Aguero. A wake service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. MARLA ERIN KOTHMANN LANKFORD Johnson's Funeral Home Marla Erin Kothmann Lankford, age 49, of San Angelo, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at a local residence. She was born Aug. 17, 1953, in Fredericksburg to F.D. and Dodie Norton Kothmann. She married Doyce Lankford on May 14, 1983, in San Angelo, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her sisters, Liz Taylor of San Angelo and Madalyn Bowen of Marble Falls; special friends, Debra Hooten of Fort McKavett and Penny Wade of Menard; stepson, Donnie Lankford and his wife, Tiffany, of Dallas; her aunt, Latane Kothmann of Fort McKavett; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she loved very much. Marla was a loving, special person who gave of herself to everyone who needed a friend. She loved animals, music and life. She was loved by all who knew her. She always will be remembered in our hearts. "Be at peace, little sister; you are gone from us, but not forgotten." A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family requests that memorials be sent to Hospice of San Angelo. TROY WARNER LEE Johnson's Funeral Home Troy Warner Lee, 78, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, in Scott and White Hospital in Temple. He was born to Preston and Ala Lee on Jan. 20, 1924, in Longview, Texas. He was a graduate of Longview High School and obtained a bachelor's of science degree from Abilene Christian College. On June 2, 1945, Troy married Evalyn Ramey. They had three daughters, Kay, Sandra and Debbie, and a son, Stacy. Troy deeply loved his family. He had a passion for horses and was a member and officer of The San Angelo Saddle Club and The American Association of Sheriff's Posse and Riding Club for 38 years. He was also a member of the Elks Club. He worked as a biochemist for Dow Chemical and as a salesman for GTE yellow pages. He was preceded in death by both parents and wife, Evalyn. He is survived by all of his children; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his sister, Corrine Redmond; and dear friends who will miss him. Funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 at Johnson's Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 in Grace Hill Cemetery in Longview, Texas, with the Rev. Ellis Hayden presiding. MARIA DE LA LUZ DE LA GARZA MARTINEZ Kerbow Funeral Home SONORA - Maria De la Luz De la Garza Martinez, 90, passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, in a local hospital. She was born in 1912, in San Antonio, Texas, to Elizlado "Lalo" and Margarita De la Garza and was raised in Eagle Pass, Texas. She then moved to Sonora, Texas, in 1934, with her uncle, Pablo and aunt, Margarita De la Garza and his two daughters, Ysiadra and Serbira. She worked for Mildred Wallace and Mae Ward, and afterwards she provided private care for the elderly in Sonora. She is survived by a daughter, Amparo Brown Cantu; and four grandchildren, Freddy and his wife, Elsa, Ralph and wife, Diane, and John Edward Cantu, all of San Angelo, and Marty Lisa and husband, Michael Ortiz, of San Antonio, Texas. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Pepe De la Garza; a son, Marty Lazaro; and her husband, Lazaro "Big Boy" Martinez. She was a caring, loving person with strong principles through the end of her life. She never met a stranger, was always willing to help and was an advocate for those in need. She never took "no" for an answer and believed strongly in prayer and spiritual healing. As a guardian angel for her family, she was always willing to listen and assist in anything. Many thanks to Dr. Dawn Gonzales at VistaCare and Dr. Guido Calderon of Sonora, Texas, and Irene Samaniego for all the patience and caring love she showed, her loyal friends, Carmela Galvan, Rebecca Martinez, Maria Carrasco, a special niece, Mary Lou Thorp of Arlington, Texas, a nephew, Jose Sanchez of Fort Wroth Texas, and her special grandson, Ralph Cantu, who was never tired to show her all the love during her illness. Last, but not least, Mike Terrazas Sr. for supporting Amparo and family during these trying times. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in Kerbow Funeral Home and service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at St. Ann's Catholic Church with burial to follow in Sonora Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Arturo Sanchez, Jose Sanchez, Mike Terrazas, Leroy Cantu, Eric Cantu, Ralph Cantu, Michael Ortiz and Ruben Velez. KATHLEEN OLSEN MCCUTCHEN Shaffer Funeral Homes ROBERT LEE - Kathleen Olsen McCutchen, 83, of Robert Lee died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, in Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, at the First United Methodist Church of Robert Lee. Burial will follow in Robert Lee Cemetery. A Family Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at the funeral home. Kathleen was born Oct. 2, 1919, in San Angelo, Texas, to Will and Alta Mae Olsen. On June 5, 1937, she married Raymond McCutchen. She was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She was a lifelong resident of Robert Lee and a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Anderson and husband, Chad, of Goldthwaite and Rhea Irish and husband, Mike, of Lubbock; one brother, Wilburn Olsen and wife, Ruth, of Wingate; one sister, Allene Johnson and husband, C.C., of Grand Prairie; three grandchildren, Patrick Irish and wife, Jennifer, of Lubbock, Becky Kerby and husband, David, of Lubbock, and Clay Anderson of Goldthwaite; and two great-grandchildren, Lauren Kathleen Irish and Patrick Michael Irish II. The family asks that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church. PRESTON "GENE" EUGENE MCDANIEL Preston "Gene" Eugene McDaniel, 48, a lifetime resident of San Angelo, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at his residence. He was born July 30, 1954, in Pasadena, Texas. Gene served in the United States Marine Corps for four years. He was a masonary and a mechanic. Gene was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth McDaniel; and grandparents, A.C. and Mattie Collins, and Emerson and Nieta Dyer. Also preceding him in death were special lifelong friends, Jesse Ramirez, Galan Gary, Phillip Hasty, Opal Johnston and Barbara Padier. Survivors include his parents, Rodney and Norma Dyer of San Angelo; sons, Chris McDaniel and wife, Renea, McDaniel of Brownwood and Caleb McDaniel of San Angelo; his special love, Tammy, and her two daughters, Michelle and Samantha, all of San Angelo; sister, Caroline Lloyd of Eldorado; brothers, Ronnie McDaniel and wife, Bellenda, of Bertram and Paul Dyer and wife, Nancy, of San Angelo; stepsons, Conan Elliott and wife, Danice, and Robert Jones, all of San Angelo, and Shawn Weber and wife, Crystal, of Devine; stepdaughter, Shelly Frantum of San Angelo; 12 grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and special lifelong friends, Arnold Meeks, Jarvis Patton, Bonnie Hasty, Inkie Weber and Jimboe. Special thanks go to Ginger of Hospice for all the loving care and attention, Chaplain Roger of Hospice and the members of the Paul Ann Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at 8570 Grape Creek Road in Grape Creek. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 in the Paul Ann Baptist Church Oasis Building. Memorials may be made to VistaCare Hospice. Dearest brother, When I needed you, you were there. When you needed me, I was there. Gene, I love you and miss you dearly. We had lots of good times and, of course, our disagreements, but our love for each other as brother and sister never changed. All my love, Your sister PAUL MCGUIRE Paul McGuire, former longtime Bronte, Texas, resident, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, in Parker, Colo., at age 80. Mr. McGuire was born March 2, 1922, in Desdemona, Texas. During World War II, he served as an aircraft welder in the Army Air Corp in the European Theater. He spent most of his working career welding in oilfield services. He was an ordained deacon in the Baptist church, a member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years. Paul loved hunting, fishing, gardening and was a masterful domino player. He was lovingly known by his family as Merg, Scooter, Amos, Daddy and Pappaw. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Mary; daughters, Paula Roger and husband, Hugh, of Parker, Colo., Barbara Good and husband, Jim, of Vancouver, Wash.; son, John Paul and wife, Kathy, of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Jason Barnett, Mac and Jennifer Roger and Ryan McGuire. Also surviving are two brothers, Kenneth McGuire of Beckville, Texas, and Ed McGuire of Sante Fe, Texas; two sisters, Edith Monse and Willie Murphy of Ballinger, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bertha Wolfe McGuire; sisters, Bertie Hash, Lois Payne, Mary Upton, Maurene Kelly; and brothers, Wayne and Eldred McGuire. Service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 in Horan & McConaty Chapel in Parker, Colo. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances to Parkinson's Association or Alzheimer's Foundation. PETRA" PATSY GARZA MEZA Johnson's Funeral Home "Petra" Patsy Garza Meza, of Stephenville, formerly of Miles, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in a San Angelo hospital. She was born Sept. 9, 1970, in Miles to Pedro and Pauline Garza. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Betty Garza. Patsy is survived by her husband, Luis Luna of Stephenville; children, Paul Garza, Jesse Luis Martinez and Stephanie Garza, all of Miles; stepchildren, Jose, Veronica and Luis William Luna, all of Weatherford; mother and stepfather, Pauline and Francisco Castillo; sisters, Rafaela Garza of San Angelo, Mary Kellermeir, Juanita Romo and Isidra Garza, all of Miles; brothers, Ramon Garza of San Angelo, Herbert Garza Jr. and Philip Garza, both of Victoria; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and loved ones. The Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Miles with the Rev. Prasad Gallela officiating. Burial will follow in Miles Cemetery. ROBERT W NEDDO Robert W. Neddo went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002. He was born Feb. 20, 1920, as one of four siblings, in Lakeville, Ind., to Delbert and Mary Neddo. After completing school he moved to Toledo, Ohio, where he met his wife, Luella Blaine, while attending East Christian Church. Robert was involved in several phases of the furniture business, including owning Nedrich Furniture Store in Toledo and managing a store in Dayton. He was a Free Mason and a member of the Toledo Masonic Lodge No. 144. Bob and Luella retired to San Angelo, Texas, in 1985, where they resided until recently. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Luella; sons, Thomas E. and Ida of Michigan, Newton Robert of Kansas and Delbert (Jim) and Deborah of San Angelo, Texas; brother, Donald of Idaho; several nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Memorial service will be in Amsberg West in Toledo, Ohio. Friends can call from 2-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2003. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, with graveside service to follow. WALTER C III POPE Johnson's Funeral Home Walter C. Pope III died on Monday, Dec. 23, 2002. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Sonora with the Rev. Monte Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Sonora Cemetery. He was born in Roswell, N.M., to Weil Cloud and Walter C. Pope Jr. Walter graduated from high school in Tulsa, Okla. He entered the military service in 1944 as a Naval air cadet at Olatha Naval Air Station in Olatha, Kan. He transferred into the United States Marine Corps and served in two major campaigns in the South Pacific at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Walter also served in the marine Expeditionary Forces on mainland Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and attended college at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kan., earning a bachelor's degree in geology. He joined Stanalind Gas Company and began his career in Tyler, Texas. He married Dorothy Wilson on Oct. 21, 1950, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in San Angelo, Texas. Walter was a lifelong rancher and conservationist. One of his proudest achievements was the importation of the first pallet of Boer goats from New Zealand in the summer of 1993. This introduction of Boer goats into West Texas was a lifelong dream of his that enhanced the meat goat industry. These goats served to complement his beloved herd of commercial Angus cattle. Walter was a faithful parishioner of St. John's Episcopal Church in Sonora, Texas; a former Schleicher County commissioner and Sonora city alderman. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Wilson Pope; three children and their spouses, Janet and husband, Joe Andrews, of Midland, Cora and husband, Wally McGowan, of San Angelo and Walter C. Pope IV and wife, Carol, of Sonora; seven grandchildren, Cally, Ogden, Richard, Audrey, Dorothy Anne, Cadesman and Julia; and his two faithful employees, Rogelio and Ramaiero. Pallbearers will be Joe Mertz, John Cargile, Bruce Fisher, Murph Compton, Caralyn Cargile and Corky Eckert. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to a favorite charity. PAMELA RENEE PALOWSKI REINKE Pamela Renee Palowski Reinke, of Victoria, Texas, went to be with her Lord Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, in Victoria, Texas, at the age of 34 in a car accident. Renee was born June 22, 1968, in San Angelo, Texas, to Bill and Loretta Morris Palowski. She graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1986, graduated from Angelo State University in 1989, and was a registered nurse. Renee was a devoted wife and mother of two beautiful children, homemaker and member of Faith Family Church. Church service was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Faith Family Church by the Rev. Jim Grff and the Rev. Larry Hellms. Burial was in Resurrention Cemetery, Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers were Chad Stary, James Brown, Dale Goyen, Jason Davis, Dave Adams and Glen Gabrysch. Renee was preceded in death by a grandfather, Raymond Morris of Brady; grandparents, Al and Bernice Palowski of San Angelo; and aunt, Bonnie Morris Cude Roach. Renee is survived by her husband, Timothy Wayne "Tim" Reinke, daughter, Emily Grace Reinke, and son, Emmitt Blake Reinke of the home; parents, Bill and Loretta Palowski and brother, Phillip Brent Palowski, all of San Angelo; grandmother, Ola Bell Morris; uncle, Archie and his wife, Kay, of Brady, and his children, Regina, R.A. and T.K. Morris, cousins of Brady; cousin, Wesley Warren Cude of Fort Stockton; and Tim's parents, Stan and Barbara Reinke of Victoria, who loved her as a daughter. Memorials may be made to Saltillo Orphanage sponsored by Faith Family Church in Victoria, Texas. GUADALUPE M "LUPE" SANCHEZ Johnson's Funeral Home Guadalupe M. "Lupe" Sanchez, 82, of San Angelo, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002, in the V.A. Hospital in Bit Spring. Mr. Sanchez was born Dec. 19, 1920, in San Pedro, Mexico, to Theodoro Sanchez and Donaciana Mata Sanchez. He married Elizabeth Ramirez in 1946. Lupe was a United States Army veteran, having served during World War II, where he was involved in the Normandy invasion. Mr. Sanchez was awarded two bronze stars and received the Purple Heart for participating during that campaign. Lupe worked for Harris Food Store for 20 years and City Lumber for 11 years. He was a member of Emanuel Christian Center. Mr. Sanchez was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Luis Sanchez; one brother, the Rev. Pedro Sanchez; and two sisters, Gavina Salina and Lydia Garcia. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Sanchez of San Angelo; a son, Samuel Sanchez and his wife, Yolanda, of San Angelo; four daughters, Sarah Garcia and her husband, Joe Ben, of San Angelo, Sylvia Lara and her husband, Rudy, of Del, Okla., Rosemary Nandin of San Angelo, Ernestine Payne and her husband, Don, of Pflugerville; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Juan Sanchez of Irving, David Sanchez of San Angelo and Jeremias Sanchez of Waco; four sisters, Maria deJesus Acosta of Abilene, Frances Florez of Waco, Janie Fernandez of San Angelo and Elizabeth Campos of San Angelo. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Santos Becerra Jr. officiating. Pallbearers will be Neal Garcia, Gerald Lara, Richard, Robert, Raymond and Christopher Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be Rudy Lara Jr. and Gabriel Garcia. Military graveside service will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. A W SCHRAEDER Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home BIG SPRING - A.W. Schraeder, 83, of St. Lawrence, died on Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, in a Midland hospital. Vigil service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church with the Rev. Bernard Getigan, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. He was born on March 2, 1919, in Lott, Texas, and married Colette Josephine Hoelscher on Nov. 18, 1940, in Olfen, Texas. The Schraeders moved to St. Lawrence in 1947 from Rowena and were one of the first families to settle there. Mr. Schraeder farmed in St. Lawrence and had also worked as an agent for Catholic Life Insurance Company for over 50 years; serving on the Board of Directors for many years. A member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, he was very active in the church and served on the building committees for the church and rectory. He was a member of the St. Lawrence Cotton Growers Association. Survivors include his wife, Colette Schraeder of St. Lawrence; three sons, Dennis E. Schraeder and Gregory J. Schraeder, both of St. Lawrence, and William A. Schraeder of Midland; five daughters, Betty Kohutek of Sonora, Carolyn Ann Eggemeyer of San Angelo, Kay Scott of Hobbs, N.M., Antoinette Pack of Midland and Theresa Pruit of Christoval; one brother, Adolph Lewis Schraeder of Castorville; one sister, Virgie Lee Jansa of Norton; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Derek Schraeder. Pallbearers will be Chris Schraeder, Michael Schraeder, Brad Schraeder, Brandon Schraeder, Stacey Kohutek, Robbie Kohutek, Coty Pruit and Jake Lacy. The family suggests memorials to: Mt. Carmel Hermitage, P. O. Box 337, Christoval, Texas 76935-0337 or to Our Lady of Grace Monistary, 6200 CR 339 Zia Maria, Christoval, Texas 76935-3023. ELEANOR G SIMS Ellis Funeral Home MIDLAND - Eleanor G. Sims, 87, died Jan. 1, 2003, in a San Angelo hospital. She was born July 22, 1915, in Stiles, Texas, to Andrew Houston and Lula Lenora Garner. She married Kelly Sims on Oct. 16, 1936, in Big Lake. He preceded her in death in 1992. Eleanor was a beautician, worked as a florist assistant and did some clerical work in a doctor's office. She and Kelly lived in Crane, Midland and San Angelo. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Norman Read No. 1010 chapter in Midland. She was a Methodist and attended St. Luke's Methodist Church in Midland and in San Angelo. She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. Eleanor is survived by her sisters, Rosalind Robinson and Irma Luckie, both of San Angelo; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 in Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Ben Pool, Jim Williams, Shannon Rushing, Trey Rushing, Levi Pool and Raymond Williams. Memorials may be directed to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 222 Welborn St., Dallas, TX 75219- 3992, or the charity of one's choice. CARL W SMITH Johnson's Funeral Home Carl W. Smith, 70, of San Angelo went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, after a courageous battle with a chronic lung disease. Carl was born in Coleman, Texas, on April 5, 1932, to Annie and Levi Smith. He married Joyce Anderson on April 18, 1952. Carl graduated from Coleman High School in 1949. After graduation, he joined GTE where he was employed for 38 years. He served in the United States Army. Carl was a member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church. After his retirement at age 55, Carl continued to enjoy his family and hobbies, including his ham radio. He also enjoyed photography and camping with his wife and family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce; two children and their spouses, Teresa E. Scott and husband, Dale, of San Angelo and David and wife, Tana, of The Colony, Texas; and four grandchildren, Craig and Cadye Ellwanger and Jeff and Jennifer Smith. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Johnson's Funeral Home with burial at 2 p.m. in Coleman. Pallbearers will be John Anderson, Everett Bedell, Tommy Bedell, Alex Papoutsas, Roy Blair and Lawrence Wright; and honorary pallbearer, Doc Nichols. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to a favorite charity or Glen Meadows Baptist Church building fund. Our beloved Husband, Dad and PaPa will be missed. And Lo I am with you always even to the end of the world. OLGA PEREZ SOLIS Heritage Funeral Home BRADY - Olga Perez Solis, 64, of Brady passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, in Brady. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, and funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Kathy Gloria will conduct the rosary and Father Colm Mulligan will conduct the Mass. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Olga was born on June 6, 1938, to Antonio and Consuelo (Sanchez) Perez in Menard, Texas. She married Joe Solis Jr. on Aug. 6, 1958, in Brady, Texas. Olga was a teacher's aide for the Brady I.S.D. and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Joe Solis of Brady; one daughter, Patricia Ramirez of San Angelo; one brother, Ernest Perez and his wife, Amelia, of San Angelo; two sisters, Minerva Lane and her husband, Gene, of Choctaw, Okla., and Erma Anguiano and Eloy of Idaho Falls, Idaho; four nephews; and one niece. Her parents and one son, Joe Solis III, preceded her in death. JOSEPH LORD TWEEDY JR Johnson's Funeral Home Joseph Lord Tweedy Jr. (Jose) died Sunday morning, Dec. 22, 2002, at his home. He was 83 years old. A service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, in Restland Cemetery in Dallas. Jose was born March 29, 1919, in Plainfield, N.J., the son of Jose L. Tweedy Sr. and Eva Browne Tweedy. His father was serving in France in World War I at the time. His childhood was spent on the Tweedy farm at Knickerbocker. He attended San Angelo schools, Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H., and attended Yale University. After his father's death, he managed the Tweedy ranch with two cousins, Andrew M. Tweedy Jr. and Lawrence L. Tweedy Jr. In 1942, he began flight training as a pilot. As a B-24 pilot, he flew 35 missions over Nazi Germany. At the University of Texas, he received a degree in accounting, became a CPA and joined Lone Star Steer at Dangerfield in their accounting department. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ella Jones Tweedy; and his second wife, Gloria Lamont Tweedy. In 1985, he and Harriett Monroe were married here in San Angelo. Jose was a member and treasurer of the Tom Green County Historical Commission, member of the board of Knickerbocker Community Center and had been elected program chairman for Tom Green County Historical Society for the coming year. Active in his church, Emmanuel Episcopal, he had served on the vestry and as an usher. Surviving are his wife, Harriett of Dallas; three stepchildren, Dr. R. Scott Jones and wife, Carol, of North Garden, Va., Leslie Wilkinson and husband, Steve, of Austin and Debbie Newlin and husband, Billy, of San Antonio; two sisters, Katharine Waring of San Angelo and Anne Ardery and husband, Philip, of Louisville, Ky.; nephews and nieces, Philip Ardery Jr. and Joseph Ardery of Louisville, Ky., Julie Ardery and Bill Bishop of Austin, Charles W. and Diana Waring of Dallas, Richard S. Warring of Houston, Joseph T. and Melinda Waring of Houston and Eva Waring Horton and husband, Lee, of San Angelo, and their sons, Cade, Alex and Luke. Also surviving are cousins, Betty Sykes and husband, Dr. Edwin M. Sykes Jr., and Drew Sykes of Knickerbocker, Louise M. Tweedy, Barbara Tweedy and Sandra Tweedy of San Angelo, Anne Reese and husband, Morris, of San Angelo, Pat Wagner and husband, Logan, of Austin, Malcolm Tweedy of Fort Davis, Bronson Tweedy and wife, Mary Louise, of Chevy Chase, Md., Lawrence L. Tweedy Jr. and wife, Helen, of Medford, Ore., Gerald and Lydia Lauderdale of Concord, Mass., Dr. Vance and Edie Lauderdale of Englewood, N.J., and Barbara Flowers of Marina del Rey, Calif. Memorials may be sent to Emmanuel Episcopal Church Building Fund, to the Tom Green County Historical Commission, the Knickerbocker Community Center, the Tom Green County Historical Society, or to a favorite charity. LUCIANA 'CHANA' DURAN VIRGEN Kerbow Funeral Home SONORA - Luciana "Chana" D. Virgen, 77, of Sonora passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at St. Ann's Catholic Church with burial to follow in Sonora Cemetery. Luciana was born Jan. 7, 1925, in Sonora, Texas, to Manuel and Antonia Duran. Luciana was a housewife and a seamstress. She loved her family and friends. She lived a very long and fulfilled life. Our precious mother and grandmother, until we meet again you will be enormously missed by your family and friends. Luciana was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Antonia Duran; her brothers, Miguel Duran, Otilo Duran, Candido Duran, Severino Duran and Nickolas Duran; her sisters, Candida Duran, Petra Duran, Maria Arredondo; and her great- granddaughter, Johanna Marie Sanchez-Guerra. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Virgen; her three daughters, Letty Blanchard and her husband, Roland, Lilia Virgen and Tommie Sanchez, all of Sonora; one son, Freddy Virgen and wife, Blanca, also of Sonora; one grandson, Papo Sanchez of Arlington; three granddaughters, Stephanie Galindo and husband, Zeke, and Farrah Virgen, all of Sonora, and Melissa Sanchez of San Angelo; and three great-grandchildren, Joshua Galindo, and Taylor and Jordan Sanchez. BILLIE E WALLACE Johnson's Funeral Home Billie E. Wallace, 75, of San Angelo went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002, in Shannon Medical Center. Family visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Leake officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Billie was born July 19, 1927, in Littlefield, Texas, to W.O. and Laura Mae Bean. She was a resident of San Angelo since 1962, a waitress and housewife. Billie was married to W.R. "Bill" Wallace on Oct. 12, 1965. Her parents and three brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, W.A. "Bill" Wallace of San Angelo; children, Claudia Helms of Odessa, Wanda Edmiston and husband, Phil, of Eldorado, Diana Gross of San Angelo, Geraldine Helms and husband, James, of Odessa, Brenda Smith and husband, Gary, of San Angelo and Rowe Wallace and wife, Kay, of San Angelo; brothers, Vess Bean and wife, Irene, of Levelland and Connie Bean and wife, Betty, of Monahans; sister, Darla Bryant and husband, Buster, of San Angelo; 17 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be San Angelo Police Department officers. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Dr. Mohamad A. Ayass, Chaplain Jim Benson, John Hedges, R.N., and all the fourth floor nurses and staff who walked through her door with special loving care. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. SUSIE A WASHINGTON GUSTUS Robert Massie Funeral Home Susie A. Washington Gustus, 87, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2002, in an area hospital. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at St. Paul Baptist Church with the Rev. Fredd Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Susie A. Washington Gustus was born on July 6, 1915, to the late Lee N. Washington and Jeralene Wright Washington. Susie received her formal education from Booker T. Washington High in Vernon, Texas. She was a graduate of Dickerson Beauty School in Fort Worth, Texas. Susie married Willie Gustus Jr. on July 3, 1945, in later years the couple moved to San Angelo, Texas. Susie, a faithful and devoted servant of her Lord and Savior, she served diligently until her health failed. Susie was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Gustus Jr.; a stepdaughter, Willie Mae Gustus Boney; grandson, Melvin Simpson; six sisters; and two brothers. Survivors are daughter, Helen Burns of San Angelo; granddaughter, Glenda Simpson Washington of Dallas, Texas; sister, Thelma Woods of San Angelo; brother, the Rev. L.W. Washington of Wichita Falls; five grandsons, Mitchell Simpson, Jerald Simpson, Paul Hayes, Trent Williams and Irving Mitchell; 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Shannon Hospital ICU, also to caregiver, Yolanda Carrielo. DORIS WHITE Beckmann Funeral Home FREDERICKSBURG - Mrs. Rufus Malcolm White, nee Doris Cotter, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, in Windcrest Nursing Home at the age of 80. In addition to her husband, Mrs. White is survived by one cousin, Jean R. Cotter of Fort Worth; and special friends, Barbara and Fred Birchfield of Harper. Funerals service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, in the chapel of Beckmann Funeral Home in Fredericksburg with the Rev. Larry Foster officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. White will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Beckmann Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be given to Hill Country Memorial Hospice, The Alzheimer's Association, The American Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. VERA M. WILKERSON Robert Massie Funeral Home Vera M. Wilkerson went to be with her heavenly Father on Dec. 30, 2002. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger with Oneal Westbrook officiating. Vera was born May 11, 1922, in Ballinger. She graduated from Ballinger High School in 1940. Her class had 100-plus graduates, the largest class to ever graduate up to that time. She entered Shannon School of Nursing in 1940 and graduated as an R.N. Jan. 3, 1944. She spent 50 years in nursing, working for several doctors and at all three hospitals. She always said she couldn't imagine herself not nursing, which was very rewarding. She was a member of the Community Hills Christian Church, where she had some close friends, and had lived at Christian Village for two years, where she had some close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and three sisters. Survivors are daughter, Marcia Drennan and husband, Ken, two granddaughters, April L. Drennan and Lori Falcon and husband, Conrad, one grandson, Kenneth Drennan, two great-great-grandsons, T.J. and Hank Drennan, and one great-great-granddaughter, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; two nephews, Bob Winans of Oklahoma City; Fred McShan of San Angelo; three nieces, Louise Thomerson, Naomi Greenwood, and one very special niece, Janet Earnest of San Angelo. She had several great-nieces and nephews; and long time very special friend, Ginny Morgan of San Angelo. Pallbearers will be members of her church; Bob Winans, nephew; and a great-nephew, Jimmy Earnest of Baird. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or the Community Hills Christian Church. The body may be viewed in Robert Massie Funeral Home prior to the services in Ballinger. LELA RICHARDSON Johnson's Funeral Home Lela Richardson, age 85, longtime resident of San Angelo, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, in a local nursing facility. She was born Sept. 23, 1917, to Noah and Ola Beaty Millsap in San Angelo, and married S. Frank Richardson in 1935. She was a charter member of the Sierra Vista United Methodist Church. Lela was preceded in death by her husband in 1996 and her son, Leasel Richardson in 1986. She is survived by her daughter, Lela Breckenridge of Norwalk, Calif.; her son, Sonny Richardson of Goldthwaite, Texas; six grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ken Dahlberg officiating. ----------------------------------------------------------- Jan 1 Death Notices January 1, 2003 Today J.R. Dillard Lutie Watkins United Methodist Church, Llano 10 a.m. Jan 2 Death Notices January 2, 2003 SAN ANGELO - Preston McDaniel, 48, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at his residence. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home. LLANO - Cleo Cook ''Cookie'' Broxton, 85, of Pontotoc died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, in Pontotoc. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Waldrope-Hatfield- Hawthorne Funeral Home with burial in Dobyville Cemetery in Burnet County. Survivors include stepson, M.I. Broxton Jr. SWEETWATER - Lucille Buck, 99, of Arlington died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in Arlington. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. Survivors include daughter-in-law, Bonnie Buck of Arlington. MONAHANS - Ernest Naegele, 78, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, in an Odessa hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John's Catholic Church. Survivors include sons, Efran Naegele of Monahans, Ernie Naegele of Snyder, and David Naegele and Robby Naegele, both of Odessa; daughters, Nancy Alexander of Raleigh, N.C., Mary Naegele, Elizabeth Punnara and Dale Jones, all of Odessa, Delma Wehmeyer of Midland and Nora Naegele of Allan; brothers, Robert Naegele and Alfredo Naegele, both of Monahans, and Frank Naegele and Conrado Naegele Jr., both of Hobbs, N.M.; and sisters, Petra Pena of Grand Junction, Colo., Avelina Orona, Juana McCarr and Irene Israel, all of Hobbs, N.M., and Cruz Sanchez of Carlsbad, N.M. SWEETWATER - Cleave Smith, 88, of Kempner died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, in a Killeen hospital. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home. Jan 3 Death Notices January 3, 2003 SAN ANGELO - Daniel D. Barrett, 75, of Camillus, N.Y., died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in New York. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home. SAN ANGELO - Mary Helen King, 51, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Survivors include Charles Ray Frazier; daughters, Ola Evette King, Gwendolyn Denise King and Nicole DeAnna King; and sisters, Pearlie King of Colorado Spring, Colo., Vera McWilliams of Oklahoma City, and Carolyn King, Gwendolyn Stone and Dineace Fleeks, all of San Angelo. MENARD - Charles A.C. Crist died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003. Services are pending at Heritage Funeral Home. BRADY - David W. Kemmitz, 67, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in Temple. Services are pending at Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. SONORA - Elsa Torres Galvan, 47, of Midland died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in Midland. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Ann's Catholic Church with burial in Sonora Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kerbow Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Sylvester Galvan of Midland; son, Sylvester Galvan Jr. of Midland; daughters, Michelle Martinez of Midland and Trina Jo Galvan of Sonora; mother, Ofilia Torres of Sonora; and sisters, Juanita Mesa, Gloria Noriega and Elizabeth ''Ebot'' Flores, all of Sonora, and Carmela Vallejo of Midland. ALPINE -Leman Ester Barmore, 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, in Alpine. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Barmore of Alpine; step-mother, Jessie Cleveland Barmore of Midland; sons, Montie Lynn Barmore of Hemphill, Leman Edward Barmore of Alpine, John L. Barmore of Fort Worth and Wayland Lee Barmore of Corpus Christi; and brother, Milford Nolan Barmore of Burkburnett. COLEMAN - Myrtle Mae Plummer, 77, of Novice died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in a local care center. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rough Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home. Survivors include children, Fred Waine Pilkington of Mexia, Theresa Gregory of Austin, John Plummer of Coleman, Eula Mae Culwell and Coy Joe Plummer, both of Novice; and four sisters. COLEMAN - Helen Brown, 93, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with burial in Coleman Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Ronnie Brown of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., and Bob Brown of Tucson, Ariz. TEMPLE - Minnie Faye Brazeal, 75, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Odessa. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home with burial in Temple Garden of Memories. Survivors include children, Billy Brazeal and Brenda Brazeal, both of San Angelo, Mary Parker and Willis Brazeal, both of Fort Worth, Ellen Wright, Roy Brazeal and Hank Brazeal, all of Temple, and Grady Brazeal and Marilyn Brazeal, both of Buckholts; and sisters, Elmira Seals of Point Blank, Hazeal Early of San Angleo and Marie Baker of Odessa. SWEETWATER - Cleave Aaron Smith, 88, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, in Killeen. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in McCoy Funeral Chapel with burial in Palava Cemetery in Fisher County. Survivors include his wife, Stella Smith of Kempner; son, Wayland Smith of Kempner; and sister, Reata Smith of Fort Worth. CRANE - Evelyn Elizabeth Mason, 61, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in a local hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with burial in Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, R.E. Mason of Crane; sons, Jeffery L. Mason of Katy and Bobby G. Mason of Andrews; daughter, Rebecca K. Haynes of Flora Vista, N.M.; and brother, Kenneth G. Harris of Henderson, Nev. SANTA ANNA - Gwendolyn Garey, 82, of Buckholts died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at her residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Marek-Burns, Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with burial at 2 p.m. in Cleveland Cemetery in Coleman County. Arrangements are by Henderson Funeral Homes. Survivors include son, Tommy Lane of Temple; and sister, Ilene Ellis of Brown County. ALPINE - Dorothy Lee McBride, 82, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, in a local hospital. Service will be at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include daughters, Nina Lee Bartley of Mesquite and Ann Estelle Stewart of Southlake. MONAHANS - Wilma Nell Ford, 80, of Midland died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Church with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Family Funeral Services/Jackie Harkey. Survivors include son, R.F. Ford of Water Valley; daughters, Linda Fay Berry of Dickinson, N.D., and Jackie Dean Collins of Midland; brother, Jack Beasley of Big Spring; and sister, Evelyn Harkey Peden of Tulsa, Okla. Jan 4 Death Notices January 4, 2003 BRADY - Alvin Eugene ''Gene'' Avant, 67, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003. Services are pending at Heritage Funeral Homes. SWEETWATER - Elbert Lee Kidd, 85, of Pearce-Sunsites, Ariz., died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home. SWEETWATER - Georgia Diaz, 81, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in Arlington. Services are pending at McCoy Funeral Home. OZONA - J.B. ''Beatus'' Parker, 80, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in a San Angelo hospital. Services are pending at Preddy Funeral Home. OZONA - Mary ''Toots'' Walker, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in a San Angelo hospital. Services are pending at Preddy Funeral Home. SWEETWATER - Rick Dale, 54, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cate-Spencer andamp; Trent Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Dale of Sweetwater; son, Richard Dale of Dallas; daughters, Teresa Dale of Oklahoma, and Bobbie Dale and Tammie Abbott, both of Dallas; and sister, Kathy Huff of Snyder. SWEETWATER - Richard D. ''Dick'' Graham, 66, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in an Abilene hospital. No services are planned. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. Survivors include sons, Creig Graham of Sugarland and Kelton Graham of Wellington, Fla.; brother, Robert Graham of Eureka, Calif.; and sisters, Anna, Barbara and Catherine. FORT STOCKTON - Fidel ''Prun'' Rios, 68, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in Midland. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cora R. Rios of Fort Stockton; daughters, Annabell Rios and Elsa Acosta, both of Midland; son, Orlando Rios of Houston; brothers, Juan Rios of Fort Stockton, Tanis Rios, Lucio Rios and Leno Rios, all of Fort Stockton; and sisters, Alejandra Lopez, Nieves Celaya, Maria Rios and Elvira Feyrey, all of Fort Stockton and Modesta Rios of El Paso. SAN SABA - Elsa B. Randolph, 91, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in San Saba City Cemetery. Survivors include sisters, Lorena Goolsby of San Saba and Henrietta Wolma of Kingsland. MARFA - Jacob Mendias, 79, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at his residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Merced Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lupe Mendias of Marfa; daughters, Berta Mendias Serna and Faviola Arrieta, both of El Paso, and Rebecca Skeen of Fort Stockton; sons, Jacob Mendias Jr. of Dallas and Joe Mendias of Marina del Rey, Calif.; and sister, Alice Trejo of Arcata, Calif. MARFA - Anita C. Reza, 103, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in an Alpine nursing home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial in Merced Cemetery. Survivors include daughter, Maria Celia Reza Garcia of Marfa; and son, Monroe Lovelady of San Francisco. ALPINE - Raymond Lee Skelton, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at First Christian Church. Arrangements are by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include children, R.D. Skelton of Lubbock, Joe Edward Skelton and George Ross Skelton, both of Alpine, and Lea Daugherty of Fort Davis. MIDLAND - Eleanor G. Sims, 87, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in a San Angelo hospital. Service will be at 1 p.m. today in Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors include sisters, Rosalind Robinson and Irma Luckie, both of San Angelo. SWEETWATER - Sean B. Harris, 32, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in a San Angelo hospital. Graveside service was 4 p.m. Friday in Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements were by McCoy Funeral Home. Survivors include parents, Sean and Fay Burchett of Sweetwater; sister, Alline Harris of Sweetwater; and brother, Joseph Ray Harris of Twin Falls, Idaho. FREDERICKSBURG - Margaret Doebbler, 89, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Grapetown Cemetery in Grapetown. Survivors include son, Thomas Doebbler of Bandera; daughter, Janie Duderstadt of Austin; and sister, Alsaee Lorraine Feuge of New Orleans. BRADY - Patsy Dell Crow, 63, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003. Service will be at 3 p.m. today in Leatherwood Memorial Chapels with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Survivors include son, James Jones of Waco; brother, Mike Burlson of Leavenworth; and sister, Claudia Mae Smith of Blanket. MENARD - Charles A.C. Crisp, 64, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in Kerrville. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Survivors include son, Keith Ray Crisp of Menard; and sisters, Glenda Keith of Menard and Connie Sides of Brady.