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        The San Angelo Standard - Times OnlineWest Texas News
                     Funerals and Death Notices
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W L "BILL" ALLEN
Johnson's Funeral Home
W.L. "Bill" Allen was born Jan. 18, 1901, and left this life on Feb. 14, 2003, 
to be with our Lord and Savior and his sweetheart of 80 years, "Tressie." 
Countless lives have been forever touched by his sweet spirit and "witty" 
personality. He was a member of Harvest Baptist Church in San Angelo. He is 
survived by his children, Sybil Benson of San Angelo, Texas, Darla Bell Collier 
of Brownwood, Texas and Gary and June Allen of DeSoto, Texas; 18 grandchildren; 
40 great-grandchildren; 41 great-great-grandchildren; a special daughter-in-law, 
JoAnn Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his 
wife, Tressie Allen; children, Dale Ray, Monroe and David; grandchildren, Bill 
Benson and Terry Courtney; and one great-great-grandchild, Leslie Breann Allen. 
Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at Johnson's Funeral Home. 
Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Johnson's Funeral Home 
with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be the grandsons, 
Donald Keith Morris, Lynn Bell, Steve Allen, Scott Allen, David Allen and Herb 
Allen. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jerrel Harmon. The family would like to 
express its appreciation to the Park Plaza Nursing Home for all the love and 
care they gave to Bill. 


GARNER HOWELL ALTOM
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, Garner Howell Altom of San Angelo, Texas, left this 
mortal life for his new home in Glory. He was born July 21, 1917, in Cisco, 
Texas, and attended Cisco High School and Draughon's Business School. Service 
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at Baker's Funeral Home in Eastland, Texas. 
The family will receive visitors in the funeral home from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday 
evening, Feb. 21. Interment will be in the Eastland Memorial Cemetery. A veteran 
of World War II, he served as detachment clerk in various hospital groups in 
France, Japan and the Philippines. Garner Alton was a lifelong Kiwanian (18 
years perfect attendance) and received his 25 year award in 1973 from the 
Masonic Lodge. He served three years on the School Board of Cisco ISD, serving 
one year as president. His service and dedication to many Baptist churches and 
committee groups span five decades, culminating as a six-year member of the 
Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Garner enjoyed two 
distinctly different and rewarding careers. He spent 20 years as a clerical 
supervisor with Humble Pipe Line in Cisco, Midland and Pampa, Texas. His second 
career was in hospital administration, serving in Wellington, Pampa, Cisco and 
Denver City, Texas. He was director of admissions at Hendrick Medical Center in 
Abilene, Texas. He retired from Hendrick's Mesa Springs Retirement Community as 
their marketing counselor. In his "retirement," Garner and Mary belonged to the 
Mission Service Volunteer Corp, Baptist General Convention of Texas from 1989-
92, where they served in various capacities at the Heart of Texas Baptist 
Encampment, Brownwood, Texas. Garner was preceded in death by his father, Edgar 
F. Altom, and mother, Lizzie Ada Altom, of Eastland, Texas. He is survived by 
his spouse of 62 years, Mary Elizabeth Altom of San Angelo; a sister, Elaine Tow 
of Temple, Texas; a son, Garner Prince Altom of Corte Madera, Calif.; a son, 
Doug Altom of San Angelo, Texas; four grandchildren, Courtenay Kehl of Corte 
Madera, Calif., Kelsey Kling of Austin, Texas, Clayton Altom and Cole Altom, 
both of San Angelo, Texas. He was in his closing hours as he was his entire 
life, totally positive and enthusiastic about everything, totally accepting of 
whatever the next day would bring and absolutely assured of where he will spend 
eternity. He kept good friends, he kept his word and he kept it simple. He loved 
his volunteer work at the Sagecrest Alzheimers Center and West Texas Rehab 
Center. The family requests that any memorials be made to either of these 
entities or the Heart of Texas Baptist Encampment. In our mourning we find great 
celebration. What a treasure he was to all who knew him! "A good name is more 
desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." - 
Proverbs 22:1 


DELOS LOWELL ALVIS
Johnson's Funeral Home
Delos Lowell Alvis, 90, of San Angelo, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. Funeral 
service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Southland Baptist Church with 
the Rev. Bill Shiell and the Rev. Buddy Trull officiating. Military graveside 
service will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in Fort Sam Houston National 
Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. Dee was born on Aug. 25, 1912, in Roby, Texas, 
to T.E. and Hattie Bell Alvis. He was the youngest of nine, all of whom preceded 
him in death. He married Willa Lucille Tomson on Sept. 2, 1950, when he was 38 
and Willa was 31. He decided she was his one true love. They met in the fiscal 
and supply section of the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas. They were 
married 52 years and five months. Dee volunteered in the Army in 1941. He was in 
the 60th coast artillery on Corregidor in the Philippine Islands. The Japanese 
took him as a prisoner in 1942. He was in various prison camps. Dee was taken to 
Japan on a hell ship. He was in Fukiyoki no. 3 on the southern island of Kyushu. 
He was there until after they dropped the atomic bomb. He was discharged from 
the Army in 1946. He worked and retired from the Civil Service after 23 years. 
They have no children, however, he is survived by his wife, Willa; and many 
nieces and nephews who all thought of him as being very special. Donations may 
be made to the Baptist Memorials Northgate Activity Center, P.O. Box 551, San 
Angelo, TX, 76902. 


SHELL BARTH SR.
Robert Massie Funeral Home
Shell Barth Sr., 88, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at his home on Lake 
Nasworthy. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the Robert 
Massie Riverside Chapel with Minton White, of Glad Tidings Church in Austin, 
Texas, conducting the service. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. He is 
survived by his first wife of 31 years, Lydale Heinze, mother of his three 
children, Shell Barth Jr. and wife, Janet, Brenda Barth and Becky Kirkpatrick 
and husband, Kirk; and his wife of 34 years, Gene Barth, who separated from 
Shell last May.Grandchildren are Sandy Barth, Sherry Barth, Bob Black and wife, 
Hang, Shell Black and William Black; and great-grandson, Roman Barth Black. 
Shell was a wonderful father and a devoted husband. He loved to hunt, fish, and 
interact with others. Growing up on a farm near Eddy, Texas, and before moving 
to San Angelo at age 19, he was described by his father, Walter Barth, as the 
best hand he ever had. He was remembered by his children as a father who always 
had time for them. He considered himself successful in business and as a 
mechanic, car salesman and realtor. However, his family viewed his true success 
as being the best companion, father and friend that anyone could ever wish for. 
We love you Dad, and we will always miss you. The family requests that memorial 
contributions be made to the American Heart Association. 


VIOLA "TEACH" BAYLESS
Cooper Funeral Chapels
KERMIT - Viola "Teach" Bayless was born Dec. 26, 1908. She passed away Sunday, 
Feb. 16, 2003, at the age of 94. Viola was the eleventh child born to Howell and 
Nancy Caroline (Rankin) Bayless of Horatio, Ark. Horatio was her home until the 
death of her father during her freshman year of high school. (Her mother had 
died when Viola was 5.) Viola was a victim of polio at 19 months and used 
crutches all her life. Vernon, Texas, was her home for the next three years at 
which time her brother, A.B. Bayless, who gave her a home, was transferred to 
Iraan, where Viola graduated from high school in 1931. Miss Ruby Wallace, an 
English teacher from Vernon, insisted that Viola go to college, and she was 
instrumental in gaining admission for Viola. (It had been her father's constant 
concern that Viola gain an education.) Miss Wallace, Tula Bayless and Viola 
attended North Texas State Teachers College during the summers of 1930 and 1931. 
In June 1934, following graduation from North Texas, Miss Bayless came to Wink, 
where her brother was living. In September, she became a teacher in Wink High 
School where she continued teaching 40 years. Four times since retirement, she 
had been called back to complete a semester - twice to teach English, twice to 
teach business. In 1982, she taught the entire spring semester. Miss Bayless 
recalled that in her early years in Wink that "Our Post Office" was in a "shack" 
of a building of rough lumber. Most of the sidewalks were either planks or dirt. 
In those days, Wink boasted three drug stores and two movie theaters. Wink was 
completely enclosed by a barbed wire fence. Through the years the population 
would decrease then there would be another "boom." Viola was a member of the 
Presbyterian Church, which was a "Mission Church." In about 1940 this church was 
disbanded because most of the members had been transferred away. "We gave our 
little church building to Alpine," recalled Miss Bayless. For about three years, 
Viola drifted until the Rev. George Ditterline persuaded her to affiliate with 
the First Methodist Church, where they put her to work immediately. As a child, 
Viola was brought up in both churches as their pastors were "Circuit Riders" and 
were in their churches only twice each month. Miss Bayless has served on most of 
the church committees, was secretary of literature, of membership and to the 
official board. She had taught a Sunday school class most of the years and 
continued teaching until just recently. Several times she had been a Lay 
Representative to Annual Conference; the latest date was May of 1984. The Wink 
Study club organized and began the Winkler County Library. The first books were 
donated, and Miss Bayless accessioned those books. She also helped to organize 
the Winkler County Museum and was its first co-treasurer. Viola was instrumental 
in organizing the Wink Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons 
and became its second president - serving in that office two terms. She still 
served on their Advisory Board. Viola served two years on the Board of Advisors 
for Winkler County Senior Citizens Center. She organized their art department 
and taught their first lessons in oil painting and just recently had taken over 
that job again. Miss Bayless was initiated into Kermit Chapter U.D. of the Order 
of the Eastern Star. Later she helped organize Wink Chapter No. 937 and became a 
charter member. She had held all line offices and was a Worthy Matron from 1978-
79. Viola had served on several committees of the Grand Chapter of Texas or the 
Worthy Grand Matron's special committees including the years of 1984 and 1985. 
Among those honors bestowed upon Miss Bayless was a membership in the Delta 
Kappa Gamma Society International. She was initiated into Gamma Mu Chapter in 
1941; served many offices including that of president for a two-and-a-half year 
term. Under expansion, she became a charter member of Theta Tau Chapter. Viola 
was given honorary membership in the League of Golden Hearts of the Presbyterian 
Church of Vernon in 1952. She was named "First Lady of the Year" by Beta Sigma 
Phi in 1968 in Wink. She was nominated for Senior Citizen of the Year for 
Winkler County for 1983 and was honored at a reception along with other 
nominees. She was listed as one of the "Most Prominent Educators of Texas" in 
1983. Miss Bayless said, "I appreciate all the honors that have come my way, but 
most of all I appreciate the privilege of teaching and working with the young 
people in our community all these years." After retirement, Viola lived in 
Dripping Springs, Monahans, and was presently a resident at Lincoln Towers in 
Odessa. She will be greatly missed by her family friends and former students of 
Wink High School. Survivors include her great-niece and her husband, who took 
loving care of her, Kay and Jim Mathews of Monahans; her nieces and their 
husbands, Mildred and Stanley Baker of Kermit and Lois and Joe Yoakum of Fort 
Worth, Texas; her great-nephews, Mike Yoakum of Fort Worth and Raymond Yoakum 
and his wife, Carol, of Weatherford, Texas; her niece, Helen Jones of Kermit; 
another great-niece, Marilyn Lambert of Aledo, Texas; and her great-great-
nephews, Roy Taylor and Joe Taylor of Odessa. She was also proud of Amanda 
Taylor of Wink, Brandi Taylor of Kermit, and Shane, Shanna and Dylan Taylor of 
Odessa; and also many more great-great-great-nieces and nephews. Service will be 
at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at the First United Methodist Church in Kermit with 
Russ Smith Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Kermit Cemetery. Pallbearers 
will be Bill Beckham, Larry McCallister, Dale Carmen, Randy Gray and Russ 
Slaughter. Honorary pallbearers will be all her former students from Wink. 


HUGH W BONHAM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
Hugh W. Bonham, 84, of San Angelo, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2003. Family 
visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. 
Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the Robert Massie 
Riverside Chapel with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Hugh was born Oct. 
29, 1918, in McKinney, Texas, to Joseph and Mary Ethel Bonham. Hugh married 
Nancy Pauline Bratton on Dec. 25, 1941, in San Angelo. He retired from J.C. 
Penney in 1973 after 22 years service. Hugh was a devoted and proud member of 
the Masonic Lodge No. 1260, Past Master from 1967 to 68, and received a Lifetime 
Certificate in 1991; a York Rite Mason; Scottish Rite, 32nd degree in 1973; he 
was a recipient of the Knight York Cross of Honor in 1971; member of San Angelo 
REACT; Code Blue Participant; member of the Concho Campers and NCHA; member of 
the Citizen's Police Academy and member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. Hugh 
will be missed by his wife, family and friends. Survivors include his wife, 
Nancy Pauline Bonham of San Angelo; daughter, Nancy Kathleen Lay and husband, 
Larry R., of Brownwood; sister, Wanda Curtiss of Everett, Wash.; brother, Joe 
Bonham of McKinney; sister-in-law, Louise Bonham of Holtville, Calif.; 
granddaughters, Laurie English and husband, Lyndon, of Ozona and Lisa James and 
husband, Bruce, of Ozona; grandson, Joe Lay and wife, Christy, of San Angelo; 
great-grandchildren, Logan English and Layne English of Ozona, Kristen James and 
Ashley James of Ozona, Joshua Lay and Elijah Lay of San Angelo, Kelsi Lay of 
Abilene and Kendra Martinez of Snyder; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 


ROBBIE NELL CAMPBELL
Johnson's Funeral Home
Robbie Nell Campbell, 82, of San Angelo, Texas, died at 5:52 a.m. Wednesday, 
Feb. 12, 2003, in a local nursing care center. Robbie was born Nov. 6, 1920, in 
Breckinridge, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church. 
Survivors include her husband, Bill Campbell of San Angelo; one son, Dr. Gerald 
McWilliams of Vienna, Va.; one sister, Evelyn Lindsey Wallis of San Angelo; and 
four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Nell 
Lindsey; and one son, Dr. Robert McWilliams. Graveside funeral service will be 
at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Buddy 
Trull officiating. 


LILLA HICKERSON BEYER CARTER
Moore Funeral Home
ARLINGTON - Lilla Hickerson Beyer Carter, 94, a retired teacher, died Saturday, 
Feb. 15, 2003, at her home in Lubbock. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, 
Feb. 21, at Moore Funeral Home, Arlington, Texas, with her nephew, the Rev. 
Eugene Foreman officiating. Lilla Beyer Carter will be laid to rest in 
Arlington, Texas, beside Charles E. Beyer in Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation 
will be from 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the funeral home. In lieu of 
flowers, please make contributions to the Arlington Woman's Club. Lilla Marion 
Hickerson was born on April 27, 1908, to Metta Bybee Hickerson and Henry Clay 
Hickerson in Crawford, Texas. At the age of four, she moved by covered wagon 
with her parents and siblings to Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of 
Texas at Austin. She began her 14-year career as a teacher in a one-room 
schoolhouse in Oklahoma. She taught several years in Texon, a no-longer-existing 
oil boomtown in Reagan County, Texas, and in Odessa, Texas. She married Texas 
oil pioneer, Charles E. Beyer, in 1944. He died in 1975 in Arlington, where they 
lived after his retirement. While in Arlington, Lilla was very active in civic 
organizations and the First Presbyterian Church. She was president of the 
Arlington Woman's Club in 1959 and 1960, and served on the board of A.W.C. for 
seven years, as well as the board of the Y.M.C.A. She helped organize the local 
branch of the American Association of University Women and served as its 
president for one year. Lilla was also a member of the Arlington Historical 
Society, the Book Review Club, the Arlington Garden Club and Delta Kappa Gamma 
Sorority. In 1979, Lilla Beyer married George W. Carter and moved to Lubbock, 
Texas. Lilla was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Beyer; her 
husband, George W. Carter; brothers, Carl, Ernest, Alva, Harry and A. Lester 
Hickerson; and her sisters, Gladys Hickerson, Edith Morrow and Mary E. Foreman. 
She is survived by her brothers, Alex and Herbert Hickerson; and two nieces, 
Beverly Woollett of Bartlesville, Okla., and Pat Woods of West Columbia, Texas, 
who made their home with her after their mother, Edith's death. She is also 
survived by numerous other nieces and nephews. 


KRISSY CLARK
Johnson's Funeral Home
Krissy Clark, 18, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in Shannon 
Medical Center. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in Johnson's 
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Trull officiating. Krissy was born Aug. 
19, 1984, in San Angelo. Survivors include her parents, David and Theresa Clark 
of San Angelo; sister, LaShauna Coats of San Angelo; grandparents, Louise Clark 
of Big Spring and Penney Wisniewski of Phoenix, Ariz.; aunt, Cynthia Pierce of 
Dallas; aunt and uncle, Steve and Patti Clark of Baird; cousin, Jaymie Pierce of 
Dallas; niece, Holly Coats of San Angelo; very special friend, Bradley Floyd of 
San Angelo; and a host of friends. 


DOUGLAS EARL DUPRAW JR
Robert Massie Funeral Home
Douglas Earl Dupraw Jr., 26, of Coleman, Mich., died Feb. 12, 2003, in San 
Angelo, Texas. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at the Ware-
Smith-Woolever Funeral Home in Midland, Mich. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. 
Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Goodfellow Chapel. Douglas was born Nov. 4, 1976, in 
Saginaw, Mich., to Wendy and Douglas Dupraw Sr. Douglas was the wrestling state 
champion from 1991-95 from Coleman High School. Douglas served in the United 
States Air Force as an intelligence instructor for the 316th training squadron. 
Students had voted him the best instructor and his goal was to become a teacher. 
He was the oldest of six children raised by Wendy Bailey and was thoughtful of 
other people and was good with children. His other interests were studying the 
martial arts and his 2001 Pontiac Formual Firebird. Douglas was a math and 
science wiz and loved gymnastics. The family will carry him in their hearts, 
thoughts and prayers and remember how wonderful he was. He is survived by his 
wife, Kristal Kay of San Angelo and son, Dustin Kreps and a daughter, Hope 
Kreps; his parents, Douglas and Wendy Dupraw of Coleman, Mich.; and many other 
friends and family. The family will be moving back home where his remaining 
family is. 


RUBY E. JO COPE DUPRE
Johnson's Funeral Home
Ruby E. Jo Cope Dupre of San Angelo passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in a 
local hospital. Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Calvary Baptist 
Church with burial in Wall Protestant Cemetery. She was born in San Angelo on 
Dec. 26, 1925. Ruby met her husband, Walter J. Dupre Sr. at Goodfellow Air Force 
Base before World War II. After the war they married and moved to Louisiana. In 
1951, they moved back to San Angelo. Ruby was a Cajun at heart. She loved to 
have the family over for lunch on Sunday after church to eat gumbo. She loved to 
sit for hours and play the organ, and she loved going to the nursing home to 
play the organ for the patrons. She was preceded in death by her husband; her 
parents, George and Matilda Cope; her brothers, Clarence Cope, Jim Cope, Lloyd 
Cope, Dean Cope and Elsie Cope; and one sister, Beulah Pierce. She is survived 
by her four children, Vicky Carter, W.J. Dupre Jr. and wife, Debbie, Maxine 
Hamilton and husband, Jim, and Randoll Dupre and fiancé, Hilda Kruse, all of San 
Angelo; grandchildren, Jimmy Cobb, Andy Cobb, Brandon and Jennifer Dupre, 
Michelle Dupre, Kristen Dupre, Cinnamon and Mike Carter, Ginger and Mark 
Riggins, Aaron Hamilton, Randy and Tonya Dupre, and Rocky and Jenny Dupre; and 
great-grandchildren, Levi Cobb, Mason McCrohan, Lane Carter, Luke Carter, Reagan 
Riggins, Renee Riggins, Brett Dupre and Jason Watson. Ruby is also survived by 
her brothers, George Cope and Robert Cope; and a sister, Thelma Pierce. 
Pallbearers will be Rocky Dupre, Jimmy Cobb, Mike Dunn, David Stockman, Randy 
Dupre and Brandon Dupre. We love you Maw Maw and we will always miss you. 


ELIZABETH "PETE" ERVINE
Johnson's Funeral Home
Elizabeth "Pete" Ervine, 78, of San Angelo, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at her 
residence. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Monday at Johnson's Funeral Home for 
family and friends. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18th, at Sierra 
Vista United Methodist Church with the Rev. John W. Reynolds pastor officiating. 
Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Elizabeth was born May 22, 
1924, in Augusta County, Va., to Leland E. and Fannie Bell Pforr. Elizabeth 
retired from General Electric and moved to Texas. She worked at the State School 
in Carlsbad and as an election judge and worker. She also worked at The Heritage 
Haus and loved playing bridge. She was a member of Sierra Vista United Methodist 
Church. Elizabeth was married to William H. Ervine Sr. on July 4, 1946, in 
Waynesboro, Va. He preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 1982. Survivors include 
her son, William H. Ervine Jr. of Houston; granddaughters, Ellen Ervine Kay of 
Reading, UK, and Hally E. Ervine, Anne L. Ervine and Lisa C. Ervine, all of 
Houston; great- granddaughter, Margaret Ellen Kay of Reading, UK; sisters, 
Maggie P. Sutton, Ruth M. Shiflett and Agnes Wichael, all of Waynesboro, Va.; 
brothers, Herman D. Pforr of Big Spring, Melvin Pforr of Quincy, Mass., and 
Douglas Pforr of Waynesboro, Va., and Sharon L. Ervine of Houston. The family 
wishes to thank Hospice of San Angelo, Jean Slaughter and Sister Brigid 
Mollaghan for their care and compassion. Honorary pallbearers will be Maxine 
Long, Bernice Canada, Betsy Thackerson, Patty Pickett, Jean Easley, Teena Smith 
and Betty Smotherman. Memorials can be made to Hospice of San Angelo or the 
Humane Society of Tom Green County. 


VINCENT J. HALFMANN
Rains-Seale Funeral Home
BALLINGER - Vincent J. Halfmann, age 70, of Olfen, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, 
surrounded by his family, in the Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital in San 
Antonio. Vincent was born on Sept. 13, 1932, in St. Louis, Mo., to Hugo and 
Annie Rohmfeld Halfmann. He married Harriet Schroeder on June 20, 1959, in 
Windthorst, Texas. He farmed and ranched in the Olfen community for all these 
years and was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He was also a 50-year 
member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Boniface Council No. 2772 and a past 
trustee of Olfen Independent School District, and volunteered his time to 
deliver for Meals on Wheels. His parents and a sister, Yvonne Havlak preceded 
him in death. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Halfmann of Olfen; and seven 
children, Julie Halfmann of Santa Anna, Anthony Halfmann and wife, Pam, of 
Olfen, Gail Leal and husband, Pat, of San Angelo, Chris Halfmann and wife, 
Betty, of Olfen, Beth Lloyd and husband, Randy, of Bullard, Bridget Raymond and 
husband, Dudley, of McKinney and Amy Hoffman and husband, T.J., of San Angelo. 
Twelve and a half grandchildren also survive. A wake service was at 7 p.m. 
Tuesday, Feb. 18, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Boniface with Father Prasad 
Gallela celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Runnels County Meals on Wheels, in 
c/o Ballinger Senior Citizens in Ballinger. 



VIRGINIA HALL HEY
Grimes Funeral Chapels
KERRVILLE - Mrs. Virginia Hall Hey, age 70, of Kerrville passed away Wednesday, 
Feb. 19, 2003, in a local nursing home. She was born on July 27, 1932, in 
Kerrville, to Hiram Lee Hall and Helen Jane (Ritchie) Hall. She married Wilson 
"Mickey" Hey in Hunt on May 17, 1957. He preceded her death on Dec. 19, 1996. 
Virginia was a housewife, rancher and teacher. She was a graduate of Trinity 
University in San Antonio and Schreiner Institute of Kerrville. She taught 
school at Starkey Elementary. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in 
Kerrville and belonged to the Women of the Church there. Survivors include her 
daughter, Mary Jane Hey of San Angelo; a surrogate daughter, Evelyn Bloys of 
Kerrville; and her cousins, the T.D. Hall Family and her Mason family. Services 
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 in Grimes Funeral Chapels with the Rev. Dr. 
Buran F. Phillips officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery in Mountain 
Home. Pallbearers will be John Fleckenstein, Bill Dietert, Perry Bushong, W.H. 
"Tuffy" Cowden, Don Smith, Tommy Starks, Howdee Hall and John Keblinger. 
Honorary pallbearers will be T.D. Hall, Ed Connor, Dale Priour and John Redden. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. 
Box 291231, Kerrville, TX 78029 or to the First Presbyterian Church Building 
Fund, 800 Jefferson, Kerrville, TX 78028. The family invites you to send 
condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the "Send Condolences" 
link. 


JUDY HOWARD
Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors
ODESSA - Judy Howard went to be with our Lord on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, after a 
very courageous 14-year battle with cancer. She passed away at home with her 
family surrounding her. Judy was born Judy Susan Sykes on April 19, 1949, in 
Austin, Texas. In 1978, she met and married her husband, Neill Howard, and they 
settled down in Odessa with their family. At the young age of 39, Judy was 
diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought bravely and never let it slow her down. 
Six years later it came back, and she spent a month in Dallas at Baylor Hospital 
going through extensive treatment. Three years later it came back yet again, and 
again she fought it with the quiet determination and courage she was known for. 
Judy never let it interfere and lived each day to the fullest. She devoted her 
time and energy to her family, friends and her church. She was always known for 
her creativity, intelligence, strength and courage, generosity and sense of 
humor. She had said that she had no regrets. She got to see her children grown 
and have children of their own. She was able to know and love her grandchildren, 
who affectionately referred to her as Juju. Her faith in God and devotion to 
those she loved was an inspiration to all. Those who were fortunate to know her 
will cherish their time with her. She will be truly missed. There will be a 
memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Westminster Presbyterian 
Church. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 in Fairmount 
Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas. Her father, Roy Sykes preceded Judy in death. She 
is survived by her loving husband, Neill Howard of Odessa; her mother and 
stepfather, Frances and Ed Pinson of San Angelo; her children and grandchildren, 
Bill and Kelley Howard and Chad of Odessa, Brittany Howard of Coleman, Amy and 
Clint Vanlandingham and Tyler of Sterling Heights, Mich., Alison and Donnie 
Cagle and Donnie III of Lubbock, Kimberly Claburn of San Angelo and Stacey and 
Donny Pipes of San Angelo; her brothers and sister-in-law, Neil Sykes of Corpus 
Christi and Jerre and Karen Sykes of Houston; and numerous aunts, uncles and 
cousins. The family wishes to thank Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dr. George 
and the staff of the West Texas Cancer Center, Odyssey Healthcare and the staff 
of the Radiology Department (Special Procedures) of Medical Center Hospital for 
their excellent care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please send donations 
to the Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund at 4901 Maple Ave. Odessa, 
TX 79762, or Odyssey Healthcare, 2651 JBS Parkway, Odessa, TX 79761. 


MAXINE SIMMONS JUNELL
Johnson's Funeral Home
Maxine Simmons Junell, a kind and generous woman with a keen sense of humor, 
died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. She was born to Ike and Nellie Simmons in Waco on 
Sept. 11, 1915. She had a brother, Jack, and two sisters, Mildred and Anita Jo. 
After moving with her family, she graduated from Haskell High School, where she 
composed the school anthem, in 1932. She attended the University of Texas at 
Austin for two years, where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She 
transferred to Hardin-Simmons University, where she was a member of the Cowgirl 
organization and graduated with a bachelor's degree in home economics. While at 
Hardin-Simmons, she met and married Frank Junell on Sept. 29, 1935. Maxine and 
Frank lived together for 65 years, until his passing on Oct. 15, 2000. Before 
and after Frank's naval service in World War II, they made their home in El 
Paso, where two children, Janice and Robert, were born to them. In 1948, they 
moved to Lubbock, where their third child, Dan, was born in 1956. In 1966, they 
moved to San Angelo, where she lived until her death. Although not a public 
person, Maxine's caring nature and wit were highly prized by her family and 
others fortunate to know her. She was a faithful friend and devoted Baptist. She 
readily expressed her opinions on politics and moral issues. But she also 
delighted in surprising her family with pranks that never resulted in a hurt but 
always a gift. A woman more of the home than the world, her tastes nevertheless 
ranged from the music of Ray Charles to the comedy of Jackie Mason. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; her brother; her sister, Mildred; and her 
husband. She is survived by her sister, Anita Jo of Conroe; her sister-in-law, 
Elizabeth Junell Baugh of Abilene, and her three children and their families; 
daughter, Janice Junell McDonald and her husband, James, of Fredericksburg, and 
their two children, Bryan McDonald and Karin McDonald Reyna; son, Robert Junell 
and his wife, Beverly, of San Angelo, and their three children, Ryan, Keith 
Elizabeth and Clay; and son, Dan Junell and his wife, Debra, of Austin, and 
their two children, Olivia and Riley. She is also survived by three great-
grandchildren, Ashley McDonald, and Jessica and Mason Reyna. The family thanks 
the administration and staff of Baptist Memorials for the time and care they 
devoted to Maxine during her stay there. In lieu of flowers, the family asks 
that contributions be made to Baptist Memorials Geriatric Center or Sagecrest 
Alzheimer's Care Center, both at P.O. Box 5661, San Angelo, 76902, the 
Alzheimer's Association, 438 E. Houston Harte Expressway, 76903, or the 
organization of your choice. A family graveside service will be Monday, Feb. 17. 


WILLIAM ALEXANDER "AL" KNOX JR
William Alexander "Al" Knox Jr. passed away peacefully Feb. 14, 2003. He is 
survived by his wife of 42 years, Frances Ann Barnett Knox; his children, Nancy 
Knox Finney, Mary Knox Quin and William A. "Bill" Knox III; and his sister, Nita 
K. Wathen and Laura Bonjour. He is the proud grandfather of five grandchildren, 
Bryan, Carol Ann, Matthew, Taylor and Summer. Al was born Nov. 21, 1937, in San 
Angelo, Texas. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States 
Navy from 1957-59, on the USS Henderson in the South Pacific. Upon leaving the 
military, his business life began, and he eventually worked in the credit and 
collections industry. After many successful years in credit and collections, 
including 15 years with Accounts Management Corp, he started Diversified Credit 
Services Inc. Al was highly respected and was a considered a pioneer of the 
health care collections industry. He was often asked to speak at training 
seminars and conventions for health care financial management. Al served on the 
board of directors of the American Collectors Association and developed many 
good friendships with ACA members throughout the years. In 1989, he began a 
second business, Electronic Claim Service Inc. Al fulfilled a lifelong dream, 
turning ECS into a successful company, which he sold in May 2000. Al enjoyed 
playing golf and had served as a board member at Willowfork Country Club. 
Willowfork became a big part of his life, from the friends he met to his 
donations to the Willowfork swim team. He delighted in having a large party 
every Thanksgiving for, as he said, "150 of my nearest and dearest friends." The 
family is grateful for the support of their many close friends and the staff at 
Willowfork Country Club during these last few months. Notice of memorials may be 
made to Frances Knox, 4002 Fulford Court, Katy, Texas, 77450. 


BETTY LOUISE LAMPIER
Johnson's Funeral Home
Betty Louise Lampier, 74, of San Angelo, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in San 
Angelo Community Medical Center. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, 
Feb. 21 in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Lampier was born Sept. 5, 1928, to 
Marvin Lee Hunt and Eva Robinson Hunt. She married Ernest S. Lampier on Sept. 5, 
1945, in Rankin, Texas. They moved to San Angelo in 1945, where she worked for 
Montgomery Ward and the Credit Bureau for many years. Mrs. Lampier was preceded 
in death by her husband; her parents; and two sisters, Billie Tomlinson and 
Joann Martin. Survivors include three sons, Jimmy Lampier and his wife, Carol, 
of Idalou, Texas, Mickey and his wife, Darlene, of San Angelo, and Donnie 
Lampier and his wife, Gail, of Fort Stockton; six grandchildren, Kim Lindley, 
James Lampier, Melanie Holt and her husband, Toby, Justin Lampier and his wife, 
Scarlet, and Cressie and Lori Stroud; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, 
Frances Howsley of Waco and Joy Powers of Abilene; a special sister-in-law, 
Barbara York of San Angelo; and sister-in-law, Lois Lancaster of Dew, Texas. The 
family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Dawn Gonzales, Dr. David 
Ladden, Dr. Jesse Jurado and the ICU staff. In lieu of flowers, the family also 
requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, American 
Diabetes Association or to a favorite charity. 


DOROTHY HUNT MCKENZIE
Leatherwood Memorial Chapels
BRADY - Dorothy Hunt McKenzie, 81, of San Angelo and formerly of Brady, passed 
away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, in San Angelo. She was born Nov. 9, 1921, in 
Goldthwaite, Texas, to James T. Morris and Eunice (Casbeer) Morris. Dorothy 
attended Tarleton State University for two years, received a bachelor's degree 
from Howard Payne University and a master's degree from North Texas State 
University in Denton. She married William I. Harbour Sr. on Aug. 1, 1942, in 
Goldthwaite. He preceded her in death. Dorothy then married Boyd Hunt on April 
14, 1949, in Goldthwaite, who also preceded her in death. She married Robert F. 
McKenzie on Dec. 23, 1995, in Brady. Dorothy was a schoolteacher for 32 years, 
retiring in 1975. She taught 25 years in the Brady Independent School District. 
She moved to Brady in 1953 and moved to San Angelo in 1996. She had many friends 
in Brady because she was such a sweet and caring person. She loved to cook and 
entertain friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and two spouses. 
Survivors include her husband, Robert McKenzie of San Angelo; son, Bill Harbour 
Jr. of San Angelo; and stepdaughter, Kerry Schippert of Luthersville, Ga. The 
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at Leatherwood 
Memorial Chapels. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at First United 
Methodist Church with the Rev. Sheldon Johnson officiating. Burial will be in 
Rest Haven Cemetery. 


RUSSELL MARION MCMEANS
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Inc.
KINGSLAND - The Lord opened His arms and welcomed home His son Russell McMeans 
on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. Russell Marion McMeans was born in Valera, Texas, on 
Oct. 27, 1929, to Harvey and Mahala McMeans and passed away in Seton Hospital in 
Burnet, Texas, on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, after a long illness. Left to mourn his 
loss and celebrate his life are his college sweetheart, Georgia Lynn Eaves, to 
whom he was married for more than 52 years; and their three children and their 
spouses, John Russell McMeans and Tara of Wills Point, Debra Lynn Moore and 
Steve of San Angelo and Harvey Dwayne McMeans and Kay of Sulphur Springs. He 
also is survived by five beautiful granddaughters, Megan Lee, Lindsey Kay, Lynn 
Michelle, Emily Ann and Landry Lauren; and by his sister and brothers-in-law, 
Hazel and Roy Williams of Canadian, Texas, Jim Eaves of Pearland and George 
Eaves of Flynn; plus numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Russell played 
football in San Angelo, Texas, at Lakeview High School and San Angelo College, 
and later at Sul Ross University in Alpine. He served in the 4th Armored 
Division at Ford Hood during the Korean War. He was a natural-born leader with 
high ideals and expectations. In 1955, Russell began his teaching and coaching 
career in Van Horn, Texas. At the end of his first year, he was asked to be 
principal of the new junior high school, which was to be completed the following 
year. In 1960, he was hired at Buena Vista High School principal in Imperial, 
Texas. He was school superintendent there for four years before moving to 
Stanton, Texas, in 1966, where he served as superintendent of schools for 15 
years and then became director of special education co-op for five years. He 
retired in 1986 and moved to Lake Buchanan to fish and play golf. He received an 
award for five years of outstanding service as Texas Relays Referee from 1986-
90. Russell was active in Lions Club International before he ever left Alpine 
and after serving as president of several individual Lions Clubs, he was elected 
district governor for District 2A-1 in 1981 to 1982. He was an active member of 
Lions International for more than 40 years and received the Melvin Jones Fellow 
Award in 1993. He served as Lay Leader of Imperial Methodist Church and was a 
charter member of Highland Lakes Methodist Church. Pallbearers will be close 
friends, Lance Dillard, Bill Young, George Glynn, Wayne Mitchel, Marvin Lutz and 
Valentino Sotello. Buchanan Dam Lions will be honorary pallbearers. The family 
wants to express its deep love and appreciation to all who have offered prayers, 
love and support during this difficult time and special thanks to Dr. Brian 
Kingston, Lorrie Kirby and special people of Seton Hospital in Burnet, and 
Debbie Balsam and all Hospice nurses for their tender care and concern during 
Russell's last days. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Highland 
Lakes Methodist Church located on Highway 29 and R. R. 1431 with burial 
following in Bluffton Cemetery. 


VERNON MOORE
Johnson's Funeral Home
Vernon Moore passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2003, at the age of 54 after a heroic 
struggle with cancer. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon, 
Feb. 22 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ferris Akins officiating. 
Vernon was raised in Snyder after being born Jan. 17, 1949, in Roscoe, Texas, to 
George Moore Sr. and Jewell Buchanan Moore. Vern married the former Kay 
Robertson on Feb. 27, 1988, in San Angelo, Texas. He is survived by his wife, 
Kay; two daughters, Erica and Shelly; two sons, Denver and David; his brother, 
George; sister, Peg; and mother, Jewell. Vern will be remembered as a warm and 
fun-loving character who enjoyed the love and companionship of his family and 
countless friends. He was a well-known professional in aviation maintenance and 
inherited his family's love for Native American archeology. Vern was a true 
outdoors sportsman and loved to hunt. His cooking skills were widely recognized, 
and his sense of humor was irresistible. All who knew him will miss him. 


GEORGIA LON POWERS
Georgia Lon Powers, 60, of San Angelo died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in a San 
Antonio hospital. She was born Nov. 5, 1942, in Ship Rock, N.M., to Kenneth and 
Myrtle Lyle Setzler. She completed all schools and graduated from Valley High 
School in Albuquerque, N.M., in 1960. She then went on to study dancing, 
theatrical dancing, and went through college. She attended college at Stephen's 
in Columbia, Mo. She worked at GTE in Bellflower, Calif., as an operator. 
Georgia was also an active deaconess in a California Methodist Church. She also 
spent time as a homemaker, operated Georgia's Cake Decorating and a daycare in 
Midland, Texas. She raised three sons and began her journey with six 
grandchildren. When she moved to San Angelo in 1990, she worked in a bakery in 
H-E-B and spent time fishing and enjoying the walking gardens in San Angelo. 
While trying to achieve her drug and alcohol counseling certification, she 
worked at the Detox Center in San Angelo. She then began to produce beautiful 
woodwork and made the arts and crafts with her company G&J Woodcrafts Business, 
which specialized in crosses and southwestern arts. She spent her last years 
enjoying life and her talent with her husband and grandchildren. She is survived 
by her husband, James L. Powers; son, Keim Bill and wife, Fay Bill, of Idaho; 
son, Craig Bill of Midland, Texas; son, Charles R. Bill and wife, Kristen Bill, 
of Christoval, Texas; mother, Myrtle L. Setzler of Albuquerque, N.M.; brother, 
Robert Setzler, of Midland, Texas; sister, Merry Larson of Albuquerque, N.M.; 
grandsons, Stephen Bill of Idaho, and Christopher Bill and Charlie Bill of 
Christoval, Texas; granddaughters, Nicole Bill of Florida, Candice Bill of Idaho 
and Amity Bill of Christoval, Texas; and numerous nephews and nieces, aunts, 
uncles, cousins and loved ones. Georgia never turned away anyone in need and 
always greeted people with her smile. She was well-loved and thought of dearly 
by anyone who had the privilege to meet her. Her life lives on in our lives 
everyday, now and forever. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at St. 
Luke's United Methodist Church located at 2781 W. Avenue N. 


GARY D ROBERTS
Johnson's Funeral Home
Mr. Gary D. Roberts, 68, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2003. He 
was born on Sept. 11, 1934, in Dickens, Texas, to parents, F.G. "Joker" and 
Lessie Roberts. He started his career with GTE and retired after 35 years. He 
was known to have a great sense of humor and enjoyed carpentry and working with 
his hands. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife 
of 31 years, Janice Roberts of San Angelo; sons, Gary D. Roberts of Los Angeles 
and John "Tim" Roberts of Artesia, N.M.; daughter, Trudy Andrews of Los Angeles; 
stepsons, Richard Hale of Denton and Jeffrey Hale of San Angelo; sister, Roxie 
Wilson of Littlefield; grandsons, Tyler Andrews of Los Angeles and John T. 
Roberts Jr. of Artesia; and step-granddaughters, Tara Hale of Collage Station, 
and Morgan and Brooke Norman of Artesia. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. 
Monday, Feb. 17, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Chaplain Mike Andress 
officiating. The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to 
Hospice of San Angelo or to the American Cancer Society. 


INEZ GRIFFIN SAVCHICK
Johnson's Funeral Home
Inez Griffin Savchick, 90, of San Angelo, passed from this life into her 
heavenly home on Friday, Feb. 14, 2003. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. 
Monday, Feb. 17, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Lakan Mariano, 
pastor of College Hills Baptist Church, officiating. Inez was born June 12, 
1912, to Laura and Ben Griffin in San Angelo, Texas. She was preceded in death 
by her husband, Nicholas Savchick; parents, Ben and Laura Griffin; and sisters, 
Alta Alexander and Doris Blaylock. Survivors include nieces, Jacqueline Ingram 
and husband, Bob, of San Angelo, and Laurie Blaylock of Ballinger; nephew, Ben 
Hays and wife, Lisa, of Ballinger; aunt, Essie Bradford of Ruidoso, N.M.; great-
nephews, Michael, Pat and Mark; and numerous cousins. The family wishes to 
express a special thank you to Dr. Kenneth Rose, the Mayfield Unit, Sagecrest 
Alzheimer's Care Center faculty and staff for giving quality to these last days. 


MARY FRANCES SIMS
Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors
NACOGDOCHES - Funeral service for Mary Frances Sims, 55, of Nacogdoches will be 
at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, in Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with the 
Rev. Winston Goens Jr., pastor of First United Methodist Church, and the Rev. 
Paul Sevar, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Graveside service 
will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in the Bronte Cemetery in Bronte, Texas, with 
the Rev. R.W. Blackmon, retired Baptist minister, officiating. Mrs. Sims died 
Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born April 6, 1947, in San Angelo, 
Texas, she was the daughter of Hiram Brock and Nedra Bell Brock. Mrs. Sims 
attended both Methodist and Baptist Churches. Mrs. Sims, an R.N., was a head 
nurse at Baylor Hospital and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. She was a pediatric 
burn specialist. She was named Who's Who in American Nursing, and voted Baylor's 
Most Popular Nurse. Mrs. Sims was preceded in death by her parents and one 
brother, Jerry Brock. Survivors include husband, Richard "Dick" Sims of 
Nacogdoches; daughters, Melissa Wysong of Dallas, Lori Smith of Allen and Teri 
Bentley of Houston; brothers, Bobby Brock of Eunice, N.M., and Victor Brock of 
Grand Prairie; sisters, Pat Wrinkle of Rankin and Ellen Carole Martin of St. 
Augustine, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith is also survived by 
her three loving grandchildren, Emily Suzanne, Blake and Troy. Mary will always 
be remembered as a deeply devoted mother, grandmother, sister and wife. After 
suffering much pain, she now rests in the arms of our savior. She will be 
greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Pallbearers will be Kirby Lammers, Mike 
Davis, Larry Davis, Collin Henderson, Scott Broughton and Will May. Honorary 
pallbearers will be Rob Atherton, Don Burdette, Stephen Yates and John D. 
Bradford. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. Visitation will be from 
6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Shaffer Funeral Home in Bronte, Texas. The family 
would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the doctors, nurses 
and all the staff members at Nacogdoches Medical Center. The family would also 
like to thank the staff at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors for their 
outstanding service. 


KENYETTA HENDON SLAPPY
Johnson's Funeral Home
Kenyetta Hendon Slappy, 40, of San Angelo, our beloved mother, wife, sister, 
cousin, niece, aunt and friend, left this earth on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, 
after a courageous battle with illness to embrace an eternal life of peace in 
heaven. Her three children, Keith Alexander, Bettie Louise and Rikki Simone; 
husband, Christopher; and a complete host of close relatives and friends survive 
her. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Hendon Sr. and Bettie 
Louise Hendon. A special thanks to friends and employer, Jim and Sandra Noland. 
Service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 in the Johnson's Funeral Home 
Chapel. Cremation services will follow. And we know that all things work 
together for good, for those who love God, who are called according to his 
purpose. Romans 8:28 


TINA L. ST. CLAIR
Johnson's Funeral Home
Ms. Tina L. St. Clair, a little earth angel, left this world for a better one on 
Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, in Community Medical Center. She was born on June 8, 
1965, and chose to claim San Angelo as her home. Tina was a student at Angelo 
State University and was very devoted to her studies. She will be greatly missed 
and will leave a void in everyone's heart. She is survived by son, Miguel, his 
father, Michael; parents, Carmela and Robert Barber; brother, Andre; sister, Dee 
Dee; a grandmother; and seven nieces and nephews. The rosary will be recited at 
7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 
10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Johnson's Funeral Home with Father Vathalloor 
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. 


ROY EDWARD WALKER JR.
Johnson's Funeral Home
Roy Edward Walker Jr., 79, of San Angelo died on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in the 
VA Hospital in Big Spring, Texas. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, 
Feb. 19 at Johnson's Funeral Home with the Rev. James Schupp officiating. Burial 
will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Roy was an only child, born June 2, 
1923, in Temple, Texas, to Roy E. Walker Sr. and Lola Hutchinson. He married 
Mary Frances (Tiny) Hendrickson in 1943, and she preceded him in death in 1973. 
He married Bonnie Barefoot, June 28, 1974, in San Angelo, Texas. Roy attended 
school in Longview, Texas. Roy joined the United States Navy in 1940, serving 
until March 1943. He joined the U.S. Border Patrol, El Paso Sector, serving as 
the Station Senior, and retired after 10 years service. He worked for El Paso 
Natural Gas before moving to Cross Plains, Texas, to own and operate the local 
drugstore before retiring in San Angelo. He was a member of the Fraternal Order 
of Retired Border Patrol Officers; the American Legion Post 572; a life member 
of the Disabled American Veterans; the Elks Lodge No. 1880 for 44 years; and a 
member of the St. Luke's United Methodist Church of San Angelo. Roy was preceded 
in death by his parents; wife, Mary Frances (Tiny); and son, Roy E. Walker III. 
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Barefoot Walker; four daughters, Bonnie Reed 
and husband, Clifton, Bronte, Texas, Sharon Coats and husband, Johnny, Karen 
Cypert, of San Angelo and Jan Mancille of Abilene, Texas; daughter-in-law, 
Margie Walker Kiser, Paint Rock, Texas; 13 grandchildren, Roy E. Walker IV and 
Clay Walker, both of Virginia Beach, Va., Stormi Walker, San Angelo, Cliffy 
Reed, Bronte, Monya Waldrop, Lynn Harwood, Coy Gober, Coty Gober and Cole Gober, 
all of San Angelo, D'Ann McCormick, Lubbock, Merrideth Young and Michelle 
Mancille, both of Abilene, Texas, and Stephanie Collins of Laredo; and 11 great-
grandchildren. Pallbearers will be members of the U.S. Border Patrol, San Angelo 
Station. Memorials maybe made to the Glen Meadows Baptist Church Building Fund, 
San Angelo, or a charity of your choice. 


ANNA RUTH WILDE
Johnson's Funeral Home
Anna Ruth Wilde, 89, of San Angelo, Texas, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 
2003, in a local hospital. She was born July 15, 1913, in Burnet County, Texas, 
to Marshal N. and Bessie Hays Holland. Anna Ruth was office manager for 
Templeton-Cannon Construction Company for many years and she was a member of 
Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Survivors include one sister, Lois Mischer of San 
Antonio; three brothers, Don Holland of Midland, and Fred Holland and Dudley 
Holland, both of Marble Falls; six nieces; and five nephews. Graveside service 
will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. John 
Loving officiating. 


MARY ALICE "TOOTS" WILLIAMS
Preddy Funeral Home
OZONA - Mary Alice "Toots" Williams, 81, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in Shannon 
Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, 
Feb. 16, at the Ozona United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Fluth 
officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mary Alice was born Dec. 11, 
1921, the second daughter of Thomas Bently and Alyce Miles Pierce Smith. 
Nicknamed "Tootsie Bell" by her father and later shortened to "Toots," this name 
was hers for a lifetime. Toots graduated from Ozona High School in 1939 and 
attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. After returning to Ozona, she 
married Gene Williams, better known as "Skineye," in May of 1946. She loved to 
accompany him to the ranch where she grew up. Toots was an avid bridge player, 
loved to dance and spent many an hour in her yard. Toots was the life of the 
party and was loved by all who knew her. Toots was a lifelong member of the 
Ozona United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School as a young girl. 
Her strong faith in the Lord gave her strength in life and love for people. 
Toots was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Gene Williams; her 
sister, Tommy Chandler; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Early Chandler, 
Charles and Jonsey Williams, Jack and Winnie Williams and Joe Williams. 
Surviving Toots are her daughter, Esther Williams and her son, Sooner Williams; 
and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Byron and Liz Williams, Joe and Mary 
Clayton and Jeanie Williams, all of Ozona. Her many nieces and nephews will 
greatly miss their Aunt Toots. Pallbearers will be Bill Black, Fred Chandler, 
Erby Chandler, Michael Williams, David Williams, Craig Williams, Joe Clayton 
Jr., Warren Chirhart, John Walsh, Cuatro Davidson and Pon Seahorn. 


JOSEPHINE BONNIE FRANTZ WYLIE
Johnson's Funeral Home
Josephine Bonnie Frantz Wylie of San Angelo, Texas, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 
2003, at her home. She was born in Weatherford, Texas, to Ezra Allen and Mary 
Buckley Frantz. Preceding her in death were her parents; her sisters, Nellie 
Duke, Ruby Spain and Florence Buckley; and her brothers, Drs. Ray W. and Joe B. 
Frantz. Mrs. Wylie is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Samuel John 
Wylie Jr.; her son, Samuel John Wylie III and his wife, Kathleen, of San Angelo; 
and her granddaughters, Heather and Caitlin Wylie. She is also survived by her 
sisters-in-law, Helen Boswell Frantz of Austin, Texas, and Kathryn Hutchison of 
Greensburg, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Mary Ellen Astudillo 
of San Angelo. Josephine grew up in Weatherford and Fort Worth, Texas, and 
Miami, Fla. She attended public school in Weatherford, Dade County High School 
in Miami, and Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth. Mrs. Wylie and her husband, 
John, met at the Presbyterian Church in Weatherford, where she was the church 
organist and he was the visiting chaplain from Fort Walters in Mineral Wells. 
After World War II ended, the Wylies resided in many cities where the Rev. Wylie 
served as a chaplain in the Air Force and Josephine frequently served as 
organist: Scott Field, Ill.; Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, N.Y.; and Kirtland 
Air Force Base, Albuquerque, N.M. After Lt. Col. Wylie retired from the 
military, he was a minister in many Presbyterian churches, including Dodgeville, 
N.Y., and in the following Texas cities: McKinney, Gainesville, Denison and 
Nocona. The Wylies retired in Wichita Falls and moved to San Angelo in 1997. 
Josephine Frantz Wylie was an accomplished poet, composer and musician. She 
performed at an early age on the radio and appeared in numerous concerts. 
Newspaper articles stated she was a child prodigy poet who had written 60 poems 
by the age of 14. She wrote and played compositions with her own style of music, 
for which she was applauded by music lovers who heard her play. She often 
substituted for organist when services by her chaplain husband required special 
music for emphasis. Mrs. Wylie was a member of St. Paul Presbyterian Church and 
a lifetime member of the Wichita Falls PEO chapter. Often, when the PEO needed a 
special presentation with specific emphasis, Josephine was asked to prepare and 
offer a special program. The family would like to thank Dr. Irvin Zeitler and 
staff, Dr. Raj Cheruku and staff, and caregiver, Aileen Halliday. Josephine 
Wylie will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Service will be at 
2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at St. Paul Presbyterian Church, officiated by Craig 
Myers. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Family visitation was 
from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Johnson's Funeral Home. In lieu of 
flowers, the family requests memorials to St. Paul Presbyterian Church building 
fund, Hospice or other charitable organizations. Should You Go Should you go 
first and I remain To walk the road alone, I'll live in memory's garden, dear, 
With happy days we've known. In Spring, I'll watch the roses red, When fades the 
lilac blue, In early Fall, when brown leaves call I'll catch a glimpse of you. 
Should you go first and I remain For battles to be fought, Each thing you've 
touched along the way Will be a hallowed spot. I'll hear your voice, and I'll 
see your smile, Though blindly I may grope, The memory of your helping hand Will 
buoy me on with hope. Should you go first and I remain To finish with the 
scroll, No length'ning shadows shall creep in To make this life seem droll. 
We've known so much happiness, We've had our cup of joy. And memory is one gift 
of God That death cannot destroy. Should you go first and I remain One thing I'd 
have you do: Walk slowly down the long, long path, For soon I'll follow you. 
I'll want to know each step you take That I may walk the same, For some day down 
that lonely road You'll hear me call-your name. - Albert Kennedy 


February 15, 2003 
Today 
San Angelo 
Robbie Campbell Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 2 p.m. 
Waymon DuBose St. Mark Presbyterian Church 10 a.m. 
Charlie Patterson Shaffer Funeral Home 1 p.m. 
Andrea Ramirez St. Joseph Catholic Church 10 a.m. 
Ira Redkey Robert Massie Funeral Home 10 a.m. 
ELSEWHERE 
Wallace Fenwick Rains-Seale Funeral Home, Ballinger 3 p.m. 
Virginia Garcia Nalley-Pickle andamp; Welch, Big Spring 3 p.m. 
Clova Bryson First United Methodist Church, Brady 10 a.m. 
Lonnie Jones Sr. Rest Haven Cemetery, Brady 3 p.m. 
Dorothy Brown First Baptist Church, Doole 2 p.m. 
Joseph Schooley. Mertzon St. Church of Christ, Eldorado 2 p.m. 
Gladys Smith Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne, Llano 10 a.m. 
Richard Walker Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Chapel, Llano 3 p.m. 
Bobby Perry Resthaven Cemetery, McCamey 1 p.m. 
Gladys Slaton Robert Lee Baptist Church, Robert Lee 10 a.m. 
Calvin Evans Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield 10 a.m.


Feb 15 Death Notices 
February 15, 2003 
SAN ANGELO - Krissy Clark, 18, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in a local hospital. 
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. 
Survivors include parents, David and Theresa Clark of San Angelo; sister, 
LaShauna Coats of San Angelo; and grandparents, Louise Clark of Big Spring and 
Penny Wisniewski of Phoenix. 

SAN ANGELO - Gary D. Roberts, 68, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at his residence. 
Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home. 

SAN ANGELO - Inez Griffin Savchick, 90, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003. Graveside 
service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are 
by Johnson's Funeral Home. 
Survivors include nieces and nephew. 

BRADY - Lonnie F. Jones Sr., 72, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, in 
Fredericksburg. Services are pending at Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. 

MONAHANS - Harry Purcell, 62, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, in Panama City, Fla. 
Services are pending at Heritage Funeral Home. 

KERRVILLE - Eunice Frame Sutherland, 100, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, in a 
Goldthwaite nursing home. Service was at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grimes Funeral 
Chapels with burial in Garden of Memories. 
Survivors include son, John H. ''Shorty'' Sutherland. 

LLANO - Richard S. Walker, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003. Service will be at 
3 p.m. today in Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Chapel with burial in Llano 
City Cemetery. 
Survivors include his wife, Louise Walker of Llano; sons, Harry Walker of 
Turner, Ore., Jim Walker of Hutto and Chris Walker of White Oak; and daughter, 
Phyllis McWhorter of Llano. 

BRADY - Lonnie Franklin Jones Sr., 72, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, in 
Fredericksburg. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Rest Haven 
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. 
Survivors include son, Lonnie Jones Jr. of West Virginia; daughter, Cynthia 
Loeffler of Mason; and sisters, Elizabeth and Dorothy Calhoun, both of Houston. 

OZONA - Mary Alice ''Toots'' Williams, 81, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in a San 
Angelo hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ozona United Methodist 
Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Preddy Funeral 
Home. 
Survivors include daughter, Esther Williams and son, Sooner Williams, both of 
Ozona. 

KINGSLAND - Faye Johnson Rogers, 84, of Marble Falls died Thursday, Feb. 13, 
2003, in San Antonio. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Buchanan Dam Church 
of Christ with burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County. 
Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. 
Survivors include daughters, Janice Williams of San Antonio, Gail McNinch of 
Alice, Debby Gilliam of Midland and Sally Red of Fairfield; and brother, Gerald 
Johnson of Snyder. 

SAN SABA - M.O. ''Buster'' Tripp, 83, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003. Service will 
be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church of Richland Springs with burial in 
Richland Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are by Howell-Doran Funeral Home. 
Survivors include daughters, Sue Higgins and Patsy Hall, both of Lubbock; and 
sisters, Josephine Lyles and Willou Bristow, both of Conroe, and Amy Abel of 
Oklahoma City.


February 16, 2003 
Today 
Melvin Gregory Rains-Seale Funeral Chapel, Big Spring 10 a.m. 
Beatrice Caston Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home, Odessa 2 p.m. 
Mary Williams Ozona United Methodist Church, Ozona 2 p.m.


February 16, 2003 

SAN ANGELO - Jean Shirey, 62, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in a local hospital. 
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements 
are by Johnson's Funeral Home. 
Survivors include son, Darrell Shirey, sister, Linda Sims, and brothers, James 
and Clinton Robertson, all of San Angelo. 

SAN ANGELO - Shell C. Barth, 88, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in a local 
hospital. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. 

SAN ANGELO - Mario Luna Becerra IV, infant son of Vivian Luna and Mario Becerra, 
died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 
10 a.m. Tuesday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnson's 
Funeral Home. 
Survivors include his parents; brother, Christopher Chavez; and grandparents, 
Richard and Linda Aguero, and Maxine and Hector Cadena. 

LLANO - Fernie Ellen Price, 98, of Kingsland, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in 
Comfort. Graveside service was at 1 p.m. Saturday in Llano City Cemetery. 
Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. 
Survivors include brother, J.C. Ross of Comfort. 

MARFA - Genoveva Pacheco Zubiate, 89, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003. Rosary will 
be at 7 p.m. today in Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 11 a.m. 
Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial in Merced Cemetery. 
Survivors include daughter, Tutie McRae of Sanderson; son, Mike Zubiate of 
Marfa; sister, Mae Jaime of El Paso; and brothers, Tony Pacheco of California 
and Ben Sailor of Marfa. 

MONAHANS - Pat Brown, 78, of Hobbs, N.M., died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003. 
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. 
Arrangements are by Family Funeral Services/Jackie Harkey. 
Survivors include son, Kevin Brown of Hobbs; daughter, Kelley Smiley of Midland; 
brothers, Burton Scown of Odessa and Ted Scown of Alpine; and sister, Laverne 
Pearson of Lake Whittney. 

WINTERS - Nona Lee Burns, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in a local nursing 
home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Lakeview Cemetery. 
Arrangements are by Winters Funeral Home. 
Survivors include sons, Kenneth Burns and Jimmy Burns, both of Odessa, and Jack 
Burns of Winters; daughter, Paula Patton of Winters; and brother, Milton Chaney 
of Oregon. 

SANTA ANNA - Margie Fleming, 85, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in a Brownwood 
nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church 
of Santa Anna with burial in Cleveland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Henderson 
Funeral Homes. 
Survivors include brother, Johnny Fleming of Santa Anna. 

ODESSA - Ray Allan Durden, 72, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in a local care 
center. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with burial in 
Sunset Memorial Gardens. 
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Durden of Odessa; sons, Darin Durden of San 
Angelo and Allan Durden of Abilene; daughters, Dana Garcia of San Angelo, Letha 
Poynor of Big Lake, Kathy Henson of Bullard, Sherry Morris of Brady and Sherlene 
Hall of Whitehouse; brothers, Cleve Durden of Iquita, Peru, Mark Durden of 
Dallas, Tom Durden of Louisville and Jim Durden of Brownwood; and sisters, Rena 
Mae Etheredge of Denton and Jane Horton of Biloxi, Miss. 

SANTA ANNA - Bernice McCloud, 81, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, in a Coleman 
nursing home. Services are pending at Henderson Funeral Homes.


February 17, 2003 

SAN ANGELO - Josephine Wylie, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at her residence. 
Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home. 

BIG SPRING - Edna J. Malone Taylor, 84, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in Odessa. 
Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Nalley-Pickle andamp; Welch Rosewood 
Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. 
Survivors include her husband, Owen Taylor of Big Spring; sons, Ron Malone of 
Edmond, Okla., and Don Malone of Licking, Mo.; stepdaughter, Marylan Duncan of 
Checotah, Okla.; and brother, Billy Gray of Rankin. 

ANDREWS - Wanda LaVerne Dagenhart, 68, of Midland, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, 
in a Midland hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Second Baptist 
Church with burial in Andrews West Cemetery. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral 
Home. 
Survivors include daughters, Shellie Sandell of Midland and Angela Martin of 
Dallas; sons, Johnny Dagenhart of Blackwell and Darrell Dagenhart of Pickens, 
Okla.; sister, Glynna Holley of Midland; and brothers, Donald and Sonny Lewis, 
both of Midland.


February 17, 2003 
Today 
San Angelo 
Inez Savchick, Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 2 p.m. 
Gary Roberts, Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 11:30 a.m. 
Krissy Clark, Johnson's Funeral Home 2 p.m. 
Jean Shirey, Fairmount Cemetery 10 a.m. 
W.L. Allen, Johnson's Funeral Home 4 p.m. 
Anna Wilde, Fairmount Cemetery 3:30 p.m. 
ELSEWHERE 
Genoveva Zubiate, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marfa 11 a.m. 
Pat Brown, Monahans Memorial Cemetery, Monahans 1 p.m. 
Hattie Machann, Wall Brethren Church, Wall 10 a.m. 
Nona Burns, Lakeview Cemetery, Winters 2 p.m. 
Margie Fleming, First United Methodist Church, Santa Anna 2 p.m.


February 18, 2003 
Today 
SAN ANGELO 
Mario Becerra IV, Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 10 a.m. 
Elizabeth Ervine, Sierra Vista United Methodist Church 10 a.m. 
ELSEWHERE 
Edna Taylor, Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, Big Spring 11 a.m. 
Ray Durden, Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home, Odessa 2 p.m.


February 18, 2003 

SAN ANGELO - Delos Alvis, 90, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. Services are pending 
at Johnson's Funeral Home. 

SAN ANGELO - Samuel Ugalde Sr., 77, of Mereta died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, at his 
residence. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Gutierrez Funeral 
Chapels/North with burial in Eola-Mereta Cemetery in Mereta. 
Survivors include sons, Samuel Ugalde Jr. of Mereta and Nicanor ''Nick'' Ugalde 
of San Angelo; and daughter, Jesusita Ugalde of Mereta. 

CROWELL - Eva J. Cooper, 87, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in a San Angelo 
hospital. Graveside service was 3 p.m. Monday in Crowell Cemetery. Arrangements 
are by Womack-Manard Funeral Home. 
Survivors include daughter, Renee Sanders of San Angelo; sisters, Betty Turner 
of Whitehouse and Velma Brown of Post; and brother, George Johnson Jr. of 
Amarillo. 

MONAHANS - Neva Bowman, 80, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in Odessa. Service will 
be at 11 a.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church with burial at 4:30 p.m. in Hamlin 
Cemetery in Hamlin. Arrangements are by Family Funeral Services/Jackie Harkey. 
Survivors include husband, Aubrey Bowman of Monahans; daughters, Geneva Leftwich 
of Coleman, Pam Ford and Belinda Bradley, both of Monahans; and sister, Faye 
Woolf of Odessa. 

MASON - Etta Marie Hofmann Reardon, 98, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in 
Tallahassee, Fla. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church 
with burial in Gooch Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mason Funeral Home. 
Survivors include son, Dr. Robert Charles Reardon of Tallahassee, Fla. 

MIDLAND - Mark Allan Nelson, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003. Memorial service will 
be at 3 p.m. today at Golf Course Road Church of Christ. Arrangements are by 
Ellis Funeral Home. 

FORT STOCKTON - C. Walter Nix Jr., 52, of Brownwood died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, 
in Abilene. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church with 
burial in East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. 
Survivors include his wife, Donna Nix of Brownwood; children, Lisa Cranfill of 
Frisco, and Daniel Walter Nix and Leslie Anne Nix, both of Lubbock; parents, 
C.W. and Nancy Nix of Fort Stockton; sisters, Cheryl Dickinson of Brownwood, 
Linda Englert of Snyder and Audra Lawson of Pearland; and brothers, Wayne Nix of 
Fort Stockton and Mike Nix of Tomball. 

JUNCTION - Clyde William Ham Sr., 82, of Austin died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in 
an Austin hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Graham Funeral Home 
with burial in Little Saline Cemetery. 
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Ham of Austin; sons, Vance Ham of Houston 
and Clyde Ham Jr. of Shawnee, Kan.; daughters, Debbie Ham of Austin and Brenda 
Ham Keillor of Midland, Mich.; and stepdaughters, Mary Pedigo of Pasadena and 
Joyce Parks of Baytown. 

SNYDER - Jerald Darwin ''J.D.'' Patterson, 81, of San Angelo died Sunday, Feb. 
16, 2003, in San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Fluvanna 
Cemetery in Fluvanna. Arrangements are by Wright Colonial Funeral Home. 
Survivors include his wife, Lanette Patterson of San Angelo; and son, Larry 
Patterson of San Angelo. 

SANTA ANNA - Bernice McCloud, 81, of Albuquerque, N.M. died Thursday, Feb. 13, 
2003, in a Coleman nursing home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First 
Presbyterian Church with burial in Santa Anna Cemetery. Arrangements are by 
Henderson Funeral Home. 
Survivors include daughter, Renette McCloud of Killeen; sons, Ernest McCloud and 
James D. McCloud, both of Santa Anna; and sisters, Roeanna Barton of Santa Anna 
and Carrie Mae Busey of Manchester, Tenn. 

COLEMAN - Heddy Barnett, 60, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, in a local nursing 
home. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Coleman City Cemetery. 
Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home. 
Survivors include son, Wesley Irwin of Fort Hood; stepson, Scotty Kitchens of 
Fort Hood; brothers, Roland Barnett of Silver Valley, Richard Barnett of Wichita 
Falls, Randall Barnett, Riley Barnett and Ricky Barnett, all of Coleman, Ray 
Barnett of Bronte and Rinn Barnett of Abilene; and sisters, Nell Hopper and 
Casey Lobstein, both of Abilene, Claudia Kemp of Burkburnett, Annie Brown of 
Coleman and Etta Bishop of Boerne. 

OZONA - Elaine Willborn Phillips, 73, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, in a local 
nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ozona United Methodist 
Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Preddy Funeral 
Home. 
Survivors include her husband, Buddy Phillips of Ozona; daughter, Hope Phillips 
of San Antonio; and brothers, Mike Willborn of Amarillo and Allen Willborn of 
Chicago.


February 19, 2003 
Today 
SAN ANGELO 
Josephine Wylie, St. Paul Presbyterian Church 2 p.m. 
Hugh Bonham, Robert Massie Riverside Chapel 2:30 p.m. 
Shell Barth Sr., Robert Massie Riverside Chapel 10 a.m. 
Edward Walker Jr., Johnson's Funeral Home 10 a.m. 
ELSEWHERE 
Heddy Barnett, Coleman City Cemetery, Coleman 3 p.m. 
Clyde Ham Sr., Graham Funeral Home, Junction 10 a.m. 
Judy Howard, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Odessa 11 a.m. 
Vincent Halfmann, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Olfen 10 a.m. 
Elaine Phillips, Ozona United Methodist Church, Ozona 2 p.m. 
Bernice McCloud, First Presbyterian Church, Santa Anna 11 a.m.


February 19, 2003 
SAN ANGELO - Paul Kenneth Pierce Jr., 51, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, at his 
residence. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home. 

ALPINE - Margaret Adams Francois, 81, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in a Fort 
Stockton nursing home. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 25 at First 
Presbyterian Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by 
Geeslin Funeral Home. 
Survivors include her husband, Jim Francois; and two adopted children. 

BIG SPRING - Sidney R. ''S.R.'' Bell, 87, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, in a local 
hospital. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Eastside Baptist 
Church. Arrangements are by Myers andamp; Smith Funeral Home. 
Survivors include son, Sidney Bell of Odessa; and daughters, Sandy Graham of 
Colorado City and Jena Clark of Midland. 

SAN SABA - Virgie A. Smith, 73, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003. Service will be at 2 
p.m. Saturday in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cowboy Cemetery 
in McCulloch County. 
Survivors include her husband, Vernon E. Smith of Richland Springs; sons, Roger 
T. Smith and Ronald E. Smith, both of California, and Donald E. Smith of 
Richland Springs; daughter, Verna Davis of Arkansas; and brothers, Butch Daniels 
and Junior Daniels, both of California. 

MASON - Milton Dee Gibbs, 69, of Brady died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at his 
residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Mason Funeral Home Chapel with 
burial in Gooch Cemetery. 
Survivors include his wife, Lydia Jo Gibbs of Brady; son, Larry D. Gibbs of 
Oklahoma City, Okla.; and stepchildren, Mary Ann Milliken and Roy Dean Farris, 
both of Odessa, and Troy Lee Farris of Belton. 

BROWNWOOD - Louie Mask of Early died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, in a Bangs nursing 
home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bangs Cemetery in Bangs. 
Arrangements are by Davis-Morris Funeral Home. 

BROWNWOOD - Laverne Mask of Early died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at her residence. 
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bangs Cemetery in Bangs. 
Arrangements are by Davis-Morris Funeral Home. 

COLEMAN - Myrtle Dixon, 91, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in a Carrollton 
hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Henderson Funeral Home Chapel 
with burial in Coleman City Cemetery. 
Survivors include sister, Prebble Lawrence of Carrollton. 

STANTON - Richard Q. Aguilar, 64, of Marfa died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. Services 
are pending at Stanton Memorial Funeral Home and Chapel.


February 20, 2003 
Today 
SAN ANGELO 
Douglas Dupraw Jr. Goodfellow Chapel 1 p.m. 
Tina St. Clair Johnson's Funeral Chapel 10 a.m. 
Ruby Dupre Calvary Baptist Church 1 p.m. 
Delos Alvis Southland Baptist Church 2 p.m. 
ELSEWHERE 
Louie Mask Bangs Cemetery, Bangs 2 p.m. 
Laverne Mask Bangs Cemetery, Bangs 2 p.m. 
Sidney Bell Eastside Baptist Church, Big Spring 11 a.m. 
Myrtle Dixon Henderson Funeral Chapel, Coleman 11 a.m. 
Peggy Wood Family Services Chapel, Kermit 2 p.m.


February 20, 2003 

SWEETWATER - Rachel Heath Rogers, 84, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in a local 
care center. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in McCoy Chapel of Memories with 
burial in Trent Garden of Memories in Trent. 
Survivors include daughters, Vera Fitzjarrell of Leesburg, Va., and Joan C. 
McCollum of Rockwall; and brothers, Virgil L. Heath and W.E. Heath, both of 
Sweetwater. 

KERMIT - Peggy Joyce Wood, 65, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in an Odessa 
hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Family Services Funeral Chapel with 
burial in Kermit Cemetery. 
Survivors include her husband, Boyce Wood of Kermit; daughter, Patricia Ann Gadt 
of Carrolton; son, Robert F. Wood of Lewisville; and sisters, Carol Ann Clarke 
of Hewitt and Mary Ellen Gordon of Metaire, La. 

LLANO - William Donald Wise, 70, of Buchanan Dam, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003. 
Service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Marble Falls. 
Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. 
Survivors include son, Mike Wise of Bellville; brothers, Carl Wise of Lebonon, 
Ky., Chester Wise of Campbellsville, Ky., and G.L. Wise of Finley, Ky.; and 
sister, Aleen Harrison of Campbellsville. 

BRADY - Obey Brady Martin, 91, of Abilene, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in 
Abilene. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Doole Baptist Church with burial in 
Stacy Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home. 
Survivors include sons, W.C. Martin of Clifton, W.D. Martin of Lubbock and Brady 
C. Martin of Eddy; and daughters, La Joyce McBee of Lubbock and Merlene Martin 
of Abilene. 

SAN ANTONIO - Marcelino D. Aguirre, 82, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003. Service 
was Monday at St. Leo's Catholic Church with military burial in Fort Sam Houston 
National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Brookehill Funeral Home. 
Survivors include his wife, Amelia S. Aguirre; sons, Marcelino Aguirre, Armando 
Aguirre, Esteban Aguirre, Robert Aguirre, David Aguirre, Michael Aguirre and 
Joel Aguirre; daughters, Sylvia Acevedo and Belen Garcia; brothers, Trinidad 
Aguirre and Jose Aguirre, both of San Angelo, and Julian Aguirre of Irving; and 
sisters, Clemencia L. Garcia, Mary Ann Garcia and Susie Garcia, all of San 
Angelo, and Paula Lopez of Chula Vista, Calif. 

BRADY - Dorothy Hunt McKenzie, 81, of San Angelo died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, 
in San Angelo. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist 
Church with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Leatherwood 
Memorial Chapels. 
Survivors include her husband, Robert McKenzie of San Angelo; son, Bill Harbour 
Jr. of San Angelo; and stepdaughter, Kerry Schippert of Luthersville, Ga. 

BIG SPRING - E.C. Bell, 81, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, in a local hospital. 
Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Nalley-Pickle andamp; Welch Funeral Home 
Chapel with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. 
Survivors include his wife, Jessie Bell of Big Spring; son, Guy Bell of Denton; 
daughter, Ann Carter of Coleman; and sister, Allene Warren of Big Spring. 

FREDERICKSBURG - Edward ''Eddie'' Joseph Knopp, 83, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 
2003, in a local nursing home. Vigil service will be at 6:30 p.m. today in 
Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Old St. 
Mary's Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. 
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Kruse Knopp of Fredericksburg; and sisters, 
Louise Schmidt of Fredericksburg and Evelyn Bryson of Alice.


February 21, 2003 
Today 
SAN ANGELO 
Betty Lampier Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 10 a.m. 
Eva Jones Fairmount Cemetery 2 p.m. 
ELSEWHERE 
Fernando Rodriguez St. Thomas Church, Big Spring 11 a.m. 
Mary Sims Bronte Cemetery, Bronte 1 p.m. 
Obey Martin Doole Baptist Church, Doole 2 p.m. 
Edward Knopp Old St. Mary's Church, Fredericksburg 10 a.m. 
Rachel Rogers McCoy Chapel of Memories, Sweetwater 2 p.m.


February 21, 2003 

SAN ANGELO - Paul K. Pierce, 51, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, at his residence. 
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. 
Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. 
Survivors include his wife, Tammy L. Pierce of San Angelo; daughter, Jennifer E. 
Pierce of Longmont, Colo.; and sons, Christopher B. Pierce of Arvada, Colo., and 
Michael D. Wenzel and Matthew P. Wenzel, both of Loveland, Colo. 

JUNCTION - Ruby Fish, 92, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, at her residence. 
Services are pending at Aubrey Fife Funerals. 

BRADY - Goldie Cochran, 93, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003. Services are pending 
at Heritage Funeral Homes. 

STANTON - Gabino Rosa, 88, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, in a local hospital. 
Services are pending at Stanton Memorial Funeral Home andamp; Chapel. 

BROWNWOOD - Mabel Norwood Holder, 74, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, in an 
Abilene hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturdayin Davis-Morris Funeral 
Home Chapel with burial at 5 p.m. in Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey. 

AUSTIN - Eva Delta Johnston Jones, 98, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003. Graveside 
service will be at 2 p.m. today in Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo. 
Arrangements are by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. 
Survivors include daughters, Anne Jones Maxwell of Georgetown and Ellen Berger 
of Lakeway. 

BOYD - Vernon Waggoner, 79, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in a Decatur hospital. 
Service was Wednesday at Briar Church of Christ with burial in Fort Worth. 
Survivors include his sister, Roxie Schoppaul; and Troy Reeves and Don Reeves, 
all of San Angelo. 

BALLINGER - Alva ''Louise'' Chambers, 91, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in a Fort 
Worth care center. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen 
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. 
Survivors include daughter, Nancy Fillmore of Palm Desert, Calif.; and son, Herb 
Chambers of Phoenix. 

FREDERICKSBURG - Arthur ''Art'' H. Kowart, 91, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, at 
his residence. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethany Lutheran Church 
with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home. 
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Weber Kowert of Fredericksburg; son, Dr. Bruce 
Kowert of St. Louis, Mo.; and daughter, Nancy Dreher of Glenco, Ill. 

JUNCTION - Mary Augusta ''Gussie'' Watson, 97, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, in 
a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church 
with burial in Junction Cemetery. Arrangements are by Graham Funeral Home. 
Survivors include daughter, Janice Kirby of Junction; sisters, Flossie McLendon 
of Manford, Okla., and Tempa Reynolds and Maude Graham, both of Junction. 

ELDORADO - Ricky Griffin, 49, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, in a local 
hospital. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Eldorado Cemetery. 
Arrangements are by Kerbow Funeral Home. 
Survivors include brothers, Ronnie Griffin of Fort Stockton and Charles Griffin 
of Indonesia. 

STANTON - Richard Q. Aguilar, 64, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in Midland. 
Service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Stanton Memorial Funeral 
Home andamp; Chapel. 
Survivors include his wife, Yolanda P. Aguilar of Marfa; mother and stepfather, 
Evangelina and Arturo Pena of Marfa; daughter, Miriam Eve Garcia of Eagle Pass; 
sister, Lucy Hernandez of El Paso; and brother, Domingo Aguilar of El Paso. 

BIG SPRING - Fernando ''Fred'' Rodriquez Jr., 56, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, 
in a local hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Thomas Catholic 
Church with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers 
and Smith Funeral Home. 
Survivors include his wife, Mary Rodriquez of Big Spring; sons, Felix Rodriquez, 
Freddie Rodriquez III, Antonio Rodriquez and Alex Rodriquez, and daughters, 
Emily Rios and Annie Roberson, all of Big Spring; brother, Leo Rodriquez of 
Milliken, Colo.; and sisters, Eva Hernandez of Milliken, Colo., and Lydia Ruiz 
and Carolyn Valencia, both of Big Spring. 

BALLINGER - Martha McAlister, 83, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, at her 
residence. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Old Runnels 
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. 
Survivors include daughter, Sue Ann McDow of Ballinger; sons, Joe J. McAlister 
of Abilene and John McAlister of Ballinger; brother, David R. Fish of Belle 
Plain, Iowa; and sister; Helen Fish Sizemore of Arlington. 

COLEMAN - Evelyn D. Cliett, 85, of Santa Anna died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2003, in 
a Brownwood nursing home. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Stevens 
Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Santa Anna Cemetery. 
Survivors include daughter, Molly Cliett of Santa Anna.