TOM GREEN COUNTY TEXAS- Obits:San Angelo Standard-Times - April 10-23
2004
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April 10

DOLLY REED MUCKLEROY

SAN ANGELO - Dolly Reed Muckleroy, 81, of Eldorado and formerly of
San Angelo, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2004, at her residence.
The family will receive friends 3-4 p.m. prior to the service at
Johnson's Funeral Home. Service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 10,
in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Andy Anderson, pastor
of First Baptist Church in Eldorado, officiating. Burial will follow
in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Dolly was born on March 13, 1923, in
Carlsbad, Texas, to Harry and Christine Reed. She was a graduate of
Water Valley High School, a homemaker and a member of First
Presbyterian Church in San Angelo. Prior to moving to Eldorado in
1996 she had lived in San Angelo since 1923. Dolly was married to
Robert L. Muckleroy on July 24, 1942, in San Angelo. He preceded her
in death on July 12, 1986. She was also preceded in death by her
parents; brother, Joe Reed; and grandson, Royce Hite. Survivors
include her daughter, Donna Jean Garvin and husband, Dee Jay, of
Eldorado; step-grandson, Douglas Garvin of Eldorado; and "adopted"
daughter, Dorothy Dacy of Eldorado. Pallbearers will be Manuel Pina,
Richard Gibson, Monroe Dacy, Scott Ligon, Phillip Shaw and Charles
Pfluger. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Elena Pina,
Rosa Fuentes, Lucia Guajardo and Louise Taylor. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

April 11

EDITH "EDIE" M. BRENEK

SAN ANGELO - Edith "Edie" M. Brenek of San Angelo passed away
Saturday, April 10, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in Johnson's
Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Edie was born Dec. 23, 1918, in Lavaca County to I.G. and Valastie
Maresh. She married Victor R. Brenek in 1937 in Mertzon. He preceded
her in death on April 26, 1995. Survivors include one son, Victor R.
Brenek Jr. and wife, Tootsie, of San Angelo; two grandchildren,
Daniel Christopher Brenek and fiancee, Debbie Frick, of San Angelo
and Stephanie Brenek and Stephen Simmons, both of San Angelo; one
great-grandchild, Major Christopher Simmons of San Angelo; and two
sisters, Kathy Taylor of San Angelo and Lillian Martin of Sweetwater.
Pallbearers will be Jimmie Brenek, Steven Taylor, Lynn Brenek, Larry
Brenek, Mike Maresh and Mark Martin. The family wishes to express its
deep appreciation to Dr. Cheruku, Dr. Stokes, the staff on 5 North at
Shannon Medical Center and St. John's Campus. Family requests
memorials to the American Cancer Society or a favorite charity. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

CHRISTINE MARGARITE KOHUTEK MITCHELL

SAN ANGELO - Christine Margarite Kohutek Mitchell, 92, went to be
with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2004. Christine was born Aug. 9
in Granger, Texas. Her parents were Rosie Kaspar of Vsetin, Austria-
Hungary, and Frank Kohutek of Budapest, Austria-Hungary. She was
married to James T. Mitchell Feb. 1, 1941, in San Angelo, Texas.
Christine was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
She was active in the Sunday school class and church choir. Some of
her many hobbies were gardening, fishing and bowling. She spent many
loving hours teaching the art of fishing to her grandchildren and
received many awards while a member of the Texas Women's Bowling
Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, James T.
Mitchell. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Perotti and Emma
Trojcak, both of San Angelo, Texas; her daughter, Janeene Green of
San Angelo; her son, James P. Mitchell of Fort Worth, Texas; her
granddaughters, Amy Gabriel, Laura Jackson and Sherri Lee, all of San
Angelo; and grandsons, Richard Overland of San Antonio, James P. Jr.
of Austin; six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and
many beloved nephews and nieces. Funeral service will be 11 a.m.
Monday, April 12, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family of
Christine Mitchell wishes to thank Shannon Medical Center, Dr. Peter
Chang, Dr. Seifert, Dr. Flynn, the staff of Food and Nutrition
Services, the ER, ICU, 4 North, Father Voity, Riverside Health Care
Center, Immanuel Baptist Church and the Rev. James Mitchell for their
exceptional care and compassion. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

GENEVIEVE THERESA ROEHL

SAN ANGELO - Genevieve Theresa Roehl died in San Angelo, Thursday,
April 8, 2004 after a short illness. She was born on March 21, 1905,
in Guttenberg, Iowa, to John Powers and Anna Kann Powers. Genevieve
attended private and public schools in Guttenberg prior to attending
college at the University of Iowa and Iowa State Teachers College.
She received a teaching certificate and taught in Iowa public schools
until her marriage to Benedict James Roehl in Guttenberg in 1936. She
was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers and three
sisters. Genevieve Roehl and Benedict Roehl, who died in July 1968,
had three children who survive Genevieve. They are Jerome D. Roehl of
Gardendale, Texas, Judith K. Farley and husband, Edward, both of
Austin, Texas, and Carol A. Roehl of Voca, Texas. She and Benedict
moved to San Angelo in 1948 when Benedict was assigned to work on the
North Concho Dam project. She returned to teaching in 1953 and taught
until St. Mary's school closed in 1969. She is also survived by three
grandchildren, Charmain Shaw of Odessa, Texas, Valerie Stevens and
her husband, Preston Stevens, of Odessa, Texas, and Michael Farley of
Austin Texas. Great-grandchildren are Noah and Joshua Shaw of San
Angelo who lived with their great-grandmother until her death, and
Shae Oliver of San Angelo. She is also survived by Jordan Oliver,
great-great-grandchild. In addition, Genevieve is survived by several
nieces and nephews in Iowa and Minnesota, with whom she maintained a
lifelong correspondence. She devoted her life to her family and to
children. She had a profound influence on so many young children
whose lives are richer because they knew Mrs. Roehl. Service will be
held 10 a.m., Monday, April 12, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in San
Angelo, Texas. Interment will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors 5-6 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at
Johnson's Funeral Home. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

FELMA BONNIE GARMON

SONORA - Felma Bonnie Garmon, 83, died Friday, April 9, 2004, in the
Schleicher County Nursing Home in Eldorado, Texas. Service will be 2
p.m. Sunday, April 11, in Kerbow Funeral Home Chapel in Sonora with
Jesse Guadarrama officiating. Bonnie was born to Talmage Andrews and
Willie Gertrude Adams on May 9, 1920, and was a longtime resident of
Sonora. She worked at the Sonora telephone company. Felma Bonnie
Andrews and William Fred Garmon Jr. were married in 1950. They had
four daughters and one son. She was preceded in death by her husband,
two brothers and one granddaughter. She is survived by five children,
Linda Dansby and husband, Steve, of Brookesmith, Debbie McWhorter and
husband, Dan, of San Angelo, Pat Frye and husband, Charles, of
Eldorado, Becky Garmon of Kerrville, and Quincy Garmon and wife,
Loretta, of Sonora; one brother, Charles Andrews; and two
godchildren, Kirk Joy and Tessa Joy, both of Sonora. She was "Granny"
to twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bonnie was a
loving child care provider for many years. She also leaves behind her
"second family" at the Schleicher County Nursing Home. Our warmest
feelings for the residents who were like sisters and brothers, the
caring staff and the wonderful volunteers who were there for her
every day. For nine years, she loved them and they loved her. "You
shall see Him smiling in the flowers, then rising and waving His
hands in the trees. And when you have reached the mountain top, then
you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs,
then shall you truly dance" - The Prophet 
 
Kerbow Funeral Home 
    
April 12

GLEN KRIEG

SAN ANGELO - Glen Krieg, age 70, of San Angelo, passed away Friday,
April 9, 2004, in a local nursing facility. He was born on April 1,
1934, in Williamson County, Texas, to Gottfried and Minnie Juergens
Krieg Jr. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and a member of
the VFW at Ingleside, Texas. Glen worked for 38 years as a plant
operator for Reynolds Metals Aluminum Plant in Gregory, Texas. His
grandkids were his life, and he had a seat at every sporting event
they participated in. 
Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Monday, April 12, in Lawnhaven
Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his sons, Michael and his wife,
Michelle, their children, Meghan, Cassie and Cade, all of Sonora, and
Mark Krieg of Austin; four sisters, Lillian Heese and husband, John,
Jeanette Zorasky and husband, Bobby, Noreen Bernson and husband,
Billy, and Gertrude Krieg; and brother, Harold Krieg and wife, Elmina. 

Johnson's Funeral Home 

MAURICE YARBROUGH

ROBERT LEE - Maurice Yarbrough, 78, of Abilene, died Saturday, April
10, 2004, in an Abilene hospital. Memorial service will be held at 11
a.m., Tuesday, April 13, at the North Park Baptist Church in Abilene.
Graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Robert Lee
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home. Maurice was born
on March 25, 1926, in Robert Lee, to Harris Boyd and Willie
Yarbrough. He is survived by his wife, Jo-Nell Yarbrough; two
daughters, Linda Waunice Abalos and La Vina Kay Rivera; five
grandchildren, Kinmberly Denise Molter, Carson Blaine Clanton, Tyler
Ryan Abalos, Melodie Paige Willoughby and Spenser Thomas Willoughby;
two great-grandchildren, Alex and Anthony; and two sisters, Maxine
Fields and Betty Prince. He is also survived by one brother, Lyndon
Wayne Yarbrough. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the
North Park Baptist Church or the Robert Lee Baptist Church. 
 
Shaffer Funeral Home 

KATIE GRAY COX

BROWNWOOD - Funeral services for Katie Gray Cox, age 80, of
Brownwood, were at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 11, 2004, in the Davis-
Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Steve McMeans and the Rev. Bobby
Cox officiating. Interment followed in Eastlawn Memorial Park. Mrs.
Cox passed away on Friday, April 9, in Brownwood. Katie was born on
July 30, 1923, in Comanche County, to John M. and Mary Susan Davidson
Gray. She married Perry Horace Cox on September 27, 1947, in
Brownwood. She was a lifetime resident of Brownwood, and worked as a
claims clerk for the Social Security Administration for a number of
years. Katie was a member of Coggin Avenue Baptist Church for 75
years. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star,
Chapter #116, and the Mary Garland Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. Katie is survived by her husband of 56 years,
Perry Cox of Brownwood; a son, David Cox and his wife, Elizabeth, of
San Angelo; two granddaughters, Rebecca Ann "Becky" Bray and her
husband, David, of San Angelo, and Audra Grace Schultz and her
husband, Patrick, of Saginaw, Mich.; a grandson, Robert Perry "Bobby"
Cox and his wife, Angie, of Tulsa, Okla.; a great-granddaughter,
Kyndal Lee Cox; three great-grandsons, Braden Perry Cox, Justin David
Bray and Noah Edward Smith and his father, Shay Smith; and many
nieces and nephews. Katie was preceded in death by her parents and a
brother, Ronald Gray. 
 
Davis-Morris Funeral Home 

IRMA CHRISTINE LUCKETT COWLEY

SAN ANGELO - Irma Christine Luckett Cowley, age 82, passed away on
Saturday, April 10, 2004, in Park Plaza Nursing Center. A graveside
service will be held 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, in Lawnhaven Memorial
Gardens to celebrate her life. She was born Jan. 9, 1922, in Lamar
County, Texas, on the family farm to Cora Mae Ferguson Luckett and H.
C. Luckett. Irma attended school in Petty, Texas, along with her
sisters and brother, before moving to San Angelo at the age of 12,
and she remained a resident of San Angelo until her death. Irma began
her career working as an operator for the old San Angelo Telephone
Company in the early 1940's, and retired from General Telephone
Company of the Southwest on Aug. 9, 1985, with more than 32 years of
service. She made many lasting friendships during her years of
working for GTE. Her accomplishments in life were many, but none as
great as her family. Irma's family was the most important aspect of
her life, and she treasured the unity of family above all else. She
was a most loving and giving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and
friend. Preceding Irma in death were her parents and a sister,
Juanita Luckett Hyatt. She is survived by her daughters, Jacque
Belcher and husband, Jimmy, of San Angelo, and Jan Rushing, of
Lewisville; and the loves of her life, her grandchildren, Blake
Belcher of San Angelo, Ginna Belcher Hruska and husband, Jed, of
Miles, Alisha Rushing of Denton and Chase Rushing of Lewisville; and
a brother, H. C. "Buster" Luckett, and wife, Betty Luckett, all of
San Angelo. A sister, Mollie Stokes, and a special brother-in-law,
Hershel Hyatt, both of San Angelo, also survive her, as well as a
host of nieces and nephews, all of whom loved her dearly. 
 
Robert Massie Funeral Home 

April 13

KATHLEEN F. JOHANN 

SAN ANGELO - Kathleen F. Johann, 96, of San Angelo passed away
Sunday, April 11, 2004, at her home. A Memorial Mass will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Sacred Heart Cathedral with the Rev.
Maurice Voity as celebrant. Burial will be in Grove Hill Memorial
Park in Dallas, Texas. She was born on Feb. 8, 1908, in Dallas,
Texas, to James Thomas Freeland and Maggie Russell Freeland. Kathleen
attended Forest High School in Dallas and attended Southern Methodist
University. She married Carl Mark Johann on Feb. 3, 1934. They lived
in Dallas until 1942 when they moved to Ann Arbor, Mich. They
returned to Dallas from Portland, Ore., in 1952. After the death of
her husband, she moved to San Angelo in 1973. Kathleen worked as a
legal secretary for Webb, Stokes and Sparks until her retirement.
Preceding Kathleen in death were her parents; husband; and sister,
Margaret Cellum of San Angelo. She is survived by her two children,
Mark Johann of San Angelo, and Gretchen Peters and husband Anton, of
Dallas; and the lights and loves of her life, her grandchildren, Tony
Johann and wife Melissa, of Colleyville, Steve Johann of San Angelo,
Courtney Bryant of San Angelo, Christen Miller and husband Scott, of
Allen, and Matthew Bryant of Carrollton; great-grandchildren, Tayler
Johann of Colleyville and Jack Thomas Miller of Allen; one niece and
nephew, Stacy Hopkins of Junction and Steve Cellum of New York City,
N.Y. Also surviving Kathleen are special friends, Fran Fletcher, Mary
Becker and Emma Kruppa of San Angelo. Kathleen was a loving and
devoted wife, mother and grandmother, treasuring her family and God
above all else. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks
to the Hospice of San Angelo nurses, Janelle, Janet and Sherry. The
family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

JOHN ALVIN GLASS

BALLINGER - John Alvin Glass, age 56, was called home Easter Sunday,
April 11, 2004. He was the eldest son of Arland and Carolyn Glass of
Eola. He served our country as a Black Beret for a year during the
Vietnam War. He was a Recon Team leader and earned the National
Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge,
Vietnam Campaign Medal, Rifle Expert and Machine Gun Marksman medals,
and the Cross of Honor. He was honorably discharged and returned to
his hometown where he later married Norma Jeanette Eggemeyer of
Miles. He was very devoted to and active in the Catholic church. He
served as a youth minister for eight years and was one of the core
people of the Renew Program. He was an excellent teacher and was in
the process of writing a theological catechism for the lay person. He
was preceded in death by his father, Arland Glass, and his sister,
Edyth Glass. He is survived by his wife, Jean Glass of Miles;
daughters, Nicole Vann of Midland and Melissa Glass of Austin; sons,
Anthony Glass of Lubbock, John David Glass of San Angelo and Kevin
Glass of Miles; mother, Carolyn Glass of Eola; two brothers, Curtis
Glass and wife Karen, of Miles, and Andrew Glass and wife Tina, of
San Angelo; two sisters, Lenora Barnes and husband Arlie, of Orient,
and Michele Turner and husband Ladd, of Midland; and many nieces and
nephews. Rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at St.
Thomas Catholic Church in Miles. Funeral service will be 10 a.m.
Wednesday, April 14, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Miles with
Father Prasad Gallela presiding. Burial will follow in St. Joseph
Catholic Cemetery in Rowena. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to Hospice of San Angelo or La Esperanza Clinic of San Angelo. 
 
Rains-Seale Funeral Home 

RENA FAYE HEINZ

SAN ANGELO - Rena Faye Heinz, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 10,
2004. She was born April 5, 1927, to John and Mary Knight in Winters,
Texas. She was a member of St. John's Methodist Church, active with
the Energizers and a member of the United Methodist Women's Group.
She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for 30 years. She was
preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Otto W. Longlois and
Max Heinz; and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by seven
children, Linda Longlois Johnston (Fred) from Arlington, Texas, Vance
Lee Longlois (Jana) from Corpus Christi, Texas, John Hinds from
Granger, Texas, Gary Hinds (Pat) from Colorado Springs, Colo.,
Patricia (Harry) Moore from Fairfield, Texas, Rodney Hinds of
Amarillo, Texas, and Carolyn Craig from Amarillo, Texas; 21
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be
at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel in
Corpus Christi. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday,
April 14, at Robert Massie Funeral Home with graveside service at 3
p.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with O'Neal Westbrook officiating. 
 
Robert Massie Funeral Home 

VERNA GENEVA MCDORMAN

ROBERT LEE - Verna Geneva McDorman, 97, of Robert Lee died Monday,
April 12, 2004, in a San Angelo nursing home. Graveside service will
be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, in Robert Lee Cemetery. Verna was
born on March 17, 1907, in Lavaca County, Texas, to John and Sophia
Ellison. She was a resident of Robert Lee until 1996 and a member of
Robert Lee Methodist Church. Verna was preceded in death by her
husband, Linzy McDorman; one sister, one brother and two
grandchildren. She is survived by one son, Cleo McDorman and his
wife, Helen, of Olympia, Wash.; two daughters, Geraldine Wagley and
special friend Gracie Richey of Grants Pass, Ore.; and Brenda
Mayfield and husband Eldon, of San Angelo; grandchildren, Bonie
Sonnenberg of San Angelo, Lesley and David McDorman of Olympia,
Wash., Linzy and Mark Wagley of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Donald Wagley
of El Segundo, Calif. The family would like to say a special thank
you to Regency House and Hospice of San Angelo for their care and
concern. 
 
Shaffer Funeral Home 

TROY W. "DUBBIE" PATTERSON

LAS VEGAS - Troy W. "Dubbie" Patterson Jr., 59, passed away
Saturday, April 10, 2004, in Nathan Adelson Hospice-East. He was born
on Sept. 23, 1944, in San Angelo, Texas. He was a casino dealer and a
veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Troy
was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife,
Jo Ann Patterson, daughter Laura L. Patterson-Dimitt, and son Michael
R. Patterson, all of Las Vegas; mother Lellah L. Patterson-Turn, and
sister Patricia Whitacre, both of Odessa, Texas; and one grandchild.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in Palm Mortuary-
Cheyenne. Graveside service will be at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 14,
in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 
 
Palm Mortuary 

April 14

ROY B. RODGERS

SAN ANGELO - Roy B. Rodgers, 86, of San Angelo passed away Monday,
April 12, 2004, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at
1 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with
Chaplain Kenneth Patrick officiating. Roy was born on Feb. 25, 1918,
in Carlsbad, Texas, to Joe and Eula Rodgers. Roy was a World War II
veteran. After his separation from the Army, he married Lottie Martin
on June 26, 1946, in Gainesville, Texas. She passed away on Sept. 13,
2000. Roy worked as a barber for many years, with his last shop being
at the historic Cactus Hotel. Through the years he was involved in
Boy Scouts and Little League baseball. He was a lifetime member of
the V.F.W. Post 1815. Roy's interests included fishing, gardening,
beekeeping and coin collecting. He also was a member of the Ninth
Street Church of Christ since 1964. While working as groundskeeper at
Baptist Memorial, Roy planted many of the pecan trees that are still
providing shade to this day. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Joe and Eula Rodgers; his wife, Lottie Martin; and two sisters, Elsie
Rodgers and Wanda Wolf. Survivors include daughters, Teri Rodgers and
fiancé Howard Pool, of San Angelo and Rena Oaster of Colorado
Springs, Colo.; sons, Allen Rodgers and wife, Bettie, of Midland, and
Don Humphreys and wife, Peggy, of Moore, Okla.; one sister, Mildred
Meyer and husband, Henry, of San Angelo; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-
grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two nephews; and two
nieces. 
 
Robert Massie Funeral Home 

JESUS G. GUTIERREZ

SAN ANGELO - Jesus G. Gutierrez, 98, of San Angelo passed away
peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 13, 2004. A rosary will
be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at St. Joseph's
Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Bronte Cemetery. He was born
on Dec. 24, 1905, in Sierra Mojada, Coah., Mexico, to Luis and
Francisca Gutierrez. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Tibursia
Puentez Gutierrez; one son, Jesus Gutierrez Jr. and wife, Eva, of San
Angelo; two daughters, Cardina G. Montez of San Angelo and her
husband, Estevan S. Montez, and Francis G. Martinez and her husband,
Tony Martinez, of Arlington; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-
grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his parents, his youngest son, two brothers and one
sister. Jesus was rich in many ways. He was an accomplished musician
in the 1950s, having played bass for the Rudy Gutierrez Orchestra. He
also played violin, sax, piano, clarinet and guitar. His love for
music was undying, still playing for his family until the age of 97.
Always ready with a great joke and witty tongue, he was sure to leave
everyone laughing. However, his richest gift was the love for his
family. He raised four loving and utmost respected children, working
as a migrant farm worker, and dying in the house he built himself for
he and his wife. The world is truly a much sadder place. Pallbearers
will be Robert Gutierrez, Louis Gutierrez, Jimmy Montez, George
Montez, Richard Montez, Freddy Martinez, Andy Martinez and Rudolph
Gutierrez Jr. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

WANDA SPREEN

BALLINGER - Wanda Spreen, 82, of Talpa passed away on Tuesday, April
13, 2004, in Ballinger Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving
extended family. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April
15, in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Wanda was born on May 6, 1921, in
Port Lavaca to J. Alton and Edna Belt Williams. She married Fred
Elwood Spreen on Jan. 25, 1947, in Fort Worth. She worked as a dental
assistant in San Antonio and later in Ballinger for Dr. Stasney. She
was a projectionist at the Texas Theatre for several years. Wanda was
very thoughtful in remembering her family and friend's birthdays and
special occasions by sending cards to them. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Fred, on Oct. 23, 2003; parents; and a brother, Gene
Williams, on Jan. 4, 2004. Her brother, Jack Williams and wife Helen,
of Dallas; and sisters-in-law, Zelda Williams and Nell Williams, both
of Ballinger, survive Wanda along with her extended family, Johnny
and Vicki Hoffman, Dorothy Johnson, Lola Quirino, and Brandon Goetz,
all of Ballinger, Curtis and Tiffany Wilde of Garden City, and Scott
and Annette Buchannan of San Angelo; cousin, Vivian Wendell and
husband Gene, of Abilene; along with several nieces, nephews and many
dear friends throughout the country. 
 
Rains-Seale Funeral Home 

TAMMY MICHELLE SCOTT

SAN ANGELO - Tammy Michelle Scott passed away Sunday, April 11,
2004, at her residence in Odessa. She was a 1985 graduate of Sam
Rayburn High School in Pasadena. She attended Sul Ross State
University where she made the president's list for her academic
achievements. She is survived by her parents, John and Jackie Scott,
sister and brother-in-law, Temple and Bill Whitesell, and nephew
Aaron Whitesell, all of Del Rio; her grandparents, Lt. Col. Jack and
Frances Grisham of San Angelo; numerous aunts and uncles; and a dear
friend, Gloria Natividad of Odessa. A memorial service will be at 3
p.m. Wednesday, April 14, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

MARGARET MAE MANSFIELD ALLEN

JUNCTION - Margaret Mae Mansfield Allen, 76, of Junction passed away
Monday, April 12, 2004, at her ranch home. Funeral service is
scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at First Presbyterian Church
of Junction. Burial will follow in Junction Cemetery. Margaret was
born June 30, 1927, in Junction to Homer Edward and Lillie Ramsay
Mansfield. She began her education at the Station B School on the
Watson Divide and graduated from Junction High School in 1945. She
attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College and graduated from
Sul Ross State College, after which she became a home demonstration
agent in Eastland. She married William Raymond Allen on Dec. 4, 1948,
and returned to Junction, where she was a ranch woman, wife, mother
and grandmother. She was a longtime and active member of the First
Presbyterian Church and the Daedalian Study Club. She was preceded in
death by her parents, her husband and by a brother, Bill Mansfield.
She is survived by two sons, Tom and wife Cathy, of Dallas, and Bob
and wife Laurrie of Junction; four grandchildren, Stacy Allen of
Houston, Trisha Allen of Dallas, and K K Allen and Bill Allen of
Junction. She also is survived by a sister-in-law, Hazel Mansfield of
Junction; two nephews, Homer Mansfield of Junction and Allen Grubbs
of Houston; a niece, Georgia Billingsley of Keller; two aunts, Dolly
Mayfield of Amarillo and Lou Vanderveer of Bandera; and by several
special cousins. Pallbearers will be Charles Hagood, Jack Hoggett,
Rufe Holland, Awbrey Kothmann, Archie Lennon, Homer Mansfield, Bill
McMillan, John Nunn, Bill Stewart and Hayden Woodard. Honorary
pallbearers are Charles Dowell, Clayton Murr and Preston Wright.
Memorials may be made to the Kimble Hospital Foundation, Nurses for
Kimble County or to a favorite local charity. Online condolences may
be sent to the family at www.gentryfifefuneralhome.com. 
 
Gentry-Fife Funeral Home 

RENA FAYE HEINZ

SAN ANGELO - Rena Faye Heinz, 77, passed away Saturday, April 10,
2004. She was born on April 5, 1927, to John and Mary Knight in
Winters, Texas. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for 30
years, and a member of St. John's Methodist Church. She was preceded
in death by her parents; two husbands, Otto W. Longlois and Max
Heinz; and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her
children, Linda Longlois Johnston (Fred) from Arlington, Texas, and
Vance Longlois (Jana) from Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren, Seth
Johnson from Arlington, Texas, Sunshine (Wes) Davis from Mansfield,
Texas, and Vegas and Sierra Longlois from Corpus Christi, Texas; and
many beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 14, at Robert Massie Funeral Home with graveside
service at 3 p.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with O' Neal
Westbrook officiating. 
 
Robert Massie Funeral Home 

April 15

TOM HUGH STOVELL

FORT WORTH - Tom Hugh Stovell left this world Wednesday, March 24,
2004, and was reunited with his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Stovell, in
our Savior's Kingdom. He was born April 19, 1919. Tom was a graduate
of Texas A&M University with a degree in accounting. He exited his
military career in World War II as a major in the Army Air Corps. He
was awarded many decorations during his service. His Distinguished
Flying Cross was awarded for his valor under enemy fire trying to
rescue fellow airmen. This would become a symbol of his personal
philosophies throughout the remainder of his life. After leaving the
service to his country, Tom was elected to the Texas House of
Representatives from Brewster County in 1948 and married Dorothy
Caldwell Schroeder on Texas' Independence Day, March 2, 1949. His
professional life was in banking and spans most of West Texas,
including the First National Bank of Alpine, president of the First
National Bank of Fort Stockton, and senior vice president of
Commercial Bank and Trust in Midland. Tom Stovell completed his duty
here as a lifelong student, writer, philosopher, artist, father,
grandfather and friend to continue his journey in what he called "the
next great frontier." He is survived by his son, Steven Charles
Schroeder, his daughter, Cynthia Stovell Choate and her husband,
Gary, and five beloved grandchildren. Tom Stovell's life will be
celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, April 19, at the First Presbyterian
Church Chapel in Midland, Texas. There will be an Honorary Flag
Ceremony at graveside at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, in the Elm
Grove Cemetery in Alpine, Texas. The family respectfully declines the
gift of flowers but asks that any memorial gift be made to: Gladney
Fund, 6300 John Ryan Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76132,
www.gladneyfund.org; or The Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan
Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601-7633, www.alz.org. 
 
Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home 

JACK RAYE

SONORA - Jack Raye, born Jack Rape on Nov. 22, 1917, in Fort Worth,
went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2004. Graveside service
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, in the Sonora Cemetery in
Sonora. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World
War II from 1941-1945. He married a special lady, Mildred Norrid
Brown, on Oct. 31, 1944, in Carlsbad, N.M. They both had a long and
loving relationship. He was a longtime resident of Sonora, retiring
in Robert Lee and later San Angelo. Jack is survived by his wife of
59 years; sons, Buddy Joe Brown of San Angelo, Lloyd "Poke" Brown and
wife, Mary Alice, of Sterling City; Tommy Doc Raye and wife, Mary, of
Golden, Colo.; and daughter Nedra Hawkins and husband Kris of Austin.
He also is survived by sisters Wanda Neville of Sonora, Polly
Nettleton of Del Rio, and Velma Dutton of Junction; six
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-
grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was a devoted
husband, loving father, a friend to all, and a "Jack of all trades"
who will be greatly missed but not forgotten. Pallbearers will be
Jimmy Cahill, Danny Brown, Kris Hawkins, Dennis Brown, Jim Van Kirk
and Ronnie Maddux. 
 
Kerbow Funeral Home 

ELIZABETH JANE MUND BROWNING

BRADY - Elizabeth Jane Mund Browning, age 73, of Brady passed away
Monday, April 12, 2004, in Austin, Texas. Jane was born on Jan. 30,
1931, in the Bailey Ranch Community of Schleicher County, Texas. She
was the firstborn child of Ervin and Mary Alice "Waxie" Stewardson
Mund. She grew up in the Bailey Ranch Community where her
grandfather, Henry Mund, settled after leaving Gillespie County in
1904. Jane attended Bailey Ranch School until the eighth grade. At
that time, the family moved to Eldorado where Jane attended the
eighth grade and high school. She was very active in school and
church activities, including cheerleading, yearbook, office and High
School Talon Queen her senior year. Upon graduation from Eldorado
High School, she attended and graduated from Baylor University with a
bachelor's degree in 1952. Upon graduation, she began teaching in the
Texas public school system. She taught 32 years and retired in 1987
because of illness. On May 23, 1957, she married Rufus Jack Browning
in Eldorado. Jack was coaching in Texas public schools and coached 25
years when he retired to go into business in Brady. She is survived
by her sons, Robert David Browning and his wife, Cheryl, of Midland;
and Gregory Jack Browning and his wife, Nicole, of Bastrop; daughter,
Lori Doak and husband, Louis, of Lake Jackson; sister Rebecca Eileen
Moore and husband, Mike, of Eldorado; sister-in-law Myrna Mund of
Llano; and five grandchildren, Eric Browning, Jordan Browning, Lia
Doak, Lauren Doak and Logan Doak. She was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband, and one brother, Jack Ervin Mund. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital Cancer
Research. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at First
Baptist Church in Brady. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery
in Brady. Pallbearers will be Brad Mund, Todd Mund, Brent Moore,
Logan Doak, David Browning and Eric Browning. 
 
Leatherwood Memorial Chapels 

WANDA SPREEN

BALLINGER - Wanda Spreen, 82, of Talpa passed away on Tuesday, April
13, 2004, in Ballinger Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving
extended family. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April
15, in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Wanda was born on May 6, 1921, in
Port Lavaca to J. Alton and Edna Belt Williams. She married Fred
Elwood Spreen on Jan. 25, 1947, in Fort Worth. She worked as a dental
assistant in San Antonio and later in Ballinger for Dr. Stasney. She
was a projectionist at the Texas Theatre for several years. Wanda was
very thoughtful in remembering her family and friend's birthdays and
special occasions by sending cards to them. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Fred, on Oct. 23, 2003; parents; and a brother, Gene
Williams on Jan. 4, 2004. Her brother, Jack Williams and wife, Helen,
of Dallas; and sisters-in-law Zelda Hendricks and Nell Williams, both
of Ballinger, survive Wanda along with her extended family, Johnny
and Vicki Hoffman, Dorothy Johnson, Lola Quirino and Brandon Goetz,
all of Ballinger, Curtis and Tiffany Wilde of Garden City, and Scott
and Annette Buchannan of San Angelo; cousin Vivian Wendell and
husband, Gene, of Abilene; along with several nieces, nephews and
many dear friends throughout the country. 
 
Rains-Seale Funeral Home 

April 16

GANELLE DRENNAN ANDERSON

STERLING CITY - Ganelle Drennan Anderson, 66, of Sonora, Texas,
passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Ganelle was born
on July 31, 1937, in Barnhart, Texas, to Tom and Fay Shroyer Drennan.
"Gongy," as she was known to those closest to her, spent her last few
years doing what she loved most - cooking, reading and spending time
with her grandkids. Many friends and family are truly going to miss
those good 'ol pecan pies and her frijole beans and cornbread. She
was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Joyce Drennan Moore;
and her beloved grandson, Mayer Clay Anderson. She is survived by her
two sons, Steve Anderson and wife, Michelle, and Standley Clay
Anderson and wife, Missy; a daughter, Amy Anderson Scott and husband,
David; her grandkids, Jordan, Will, Sid, Misty, Jessica and Dustin;
great-grandson, Ian; and a very special friend, Olivia Hernandez. The
family would like to thank Dr. Chang and all the staff at SCCI
Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial
contributions be made to a charity of choice. A private family
memorial is pending. 
 
Ross Funeral Home 

JACK MOORE

BRONTE - Jack Goodman Moore was born to James C. Moore and Allien
Moore on Dec. 31, 1935, in Waco, Texas. He went to live with the Lord
on Wednesday, April 14, 2004. Jack married Earline Brice on Dec. 31,
1953. He retired from the U.S. Customs Service in 1991 and served
Coke County as Justice of the Peace for the past 10 years. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Bronte, a member of the Masonic
Lodge No. 962, the Bronte Chapter No. 1048 of the Order of the
Eastern Star and a member of the Suez Shrine Temple. Jack touched so
many lives in the time he spent here on this earthly place. He never
met a stranger and was never too busy to lend an ear or offer a
gentle hug. His death leaves a void in so many lives but he would
want you to smile whenever you think of him. As you know he is up in
Heaven smiling down on us all. He was preceded in death by both of
his parents; and brothers, Vernon, Thomas and William; and a son,
Dale. He is survived by his wife, Earline Moore of Bronte; two sons,
David and wife, Sonja, of Arlington and Dane and wife, Leslie, of
Jacksonville, Ark.; one daughter, Deena and husband, Greg, of
Oceanside, Calif. Jack is also survived by his eight grandchildren,
Jason, Brian, Amanda, Tina, Jonathan, Morgan, Jack and Allison. The
family requests that memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church of
Bronte, Bronte Chapter No. 1048 of the Order of the Eastern Star, or
The Bronte Ambulance Service. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 17, at First Baptist Church in Bronte, Texas. 
 
Shaffer Funeral Home 

ELIAS TORREZ

SAN ANGELO - Lance Cpl. Elias Torrez III, age 21, passed away
Friday, April 9, 2004. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Friday,
April 16, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be
at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Elias was born on
Jan. 28, 1983, in Del Rio. He was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Guadalupe and Pedro P. Hernandez; one stepbrother,
Nakia Lee Ramirez of Veribest; and an uncle, Rudy Torres of Del Rio.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Veronica and Bill Norris
of San Angelo; his father and stepmother, Elias and Martha Ramirez
Torres Jr. of Veribest; one brother, Pete Torres of San Angelo;
stepbrother, Rigo Ramirez of Veribest; grandmother, Maria Garza of
San Angelo; grandparents, Elias and Petrita Torres Sr. of Del Rio;
great-grandmother, Anita Torres of Del Rio; aunts and uncles, Oscar
and Lupita Casares, Juan and Pat Garcia, Carl and Gracie Molly, Sandy
Ibarra Calistro and Angie Rodriguez; cousins, Joshua, Nelly, Allyssa,
Alliyah and Allynna Soto, Eristea and Anderson Huggins, John Anthony
Hernandez, Christopher Favila, Melissa Villarreal, Gilbert Villarreal
Jr., Johnny and Noemi Garcia, Vikki Garcia, Jesse and Lucy Rico,
Louis, Christa, Jacob and Jeremy Molly, Javy, Mark and Kassie Ibarra,
Ray Gonzales Jr., Calisto Jr. and Alex Rodriguez; his girlfriend,
Rachel Martinez; one step-niece, Arianna Ramirez; one step-nephew,
Konrad Lee Ramirez; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; a very
special aunt, Letty Torres Arriage of Miles; and uncle, Mario Torres
of San Angelo; and a very special great-uncle, Oscar Torres of San
Angelo; and friend, Stefanie Killam. 
Lance Cpl. Elias Torrez III 3rd Battalion 7th Marines 

To the parents and family of Elias Torrez III, a lance corporal 3rd
Battalion 7th Marines, who when called upon paid the ultimate price
so that others may enjoy freedom, 

May God bless you and be with you in these times that that are so
hard, lean on God and know him as E.T. knew him, and leaned on him,
and know that E.T. is with Him today. Be proud of the example E.T.
left for others to follow, and until you are able to be with him
again, be sure that our God is with him and that E.T. is with our God. 

In loving memory, Steven W. Killam 

Johnson's Funeral Home 

LOURENE JARRETT MCCREA

ROSWELL, N.M. - Lourene Jarrett McCrea passed away on the afternoon
of Wednesday, April 7, 2004. A private family service was held at
sunrise on Easter Sunday. Lou was a longtime member of the Roswell
community. She was the loving wife of David McCrea and the world's
greatest Mom to her five children, Wyatt, Clay, Jeni, Bob and
Mitchell. She loved to spoil her three grandchildren, Chelsea, Clay-
Paul and Brooke Ellen. Lou grew up in the ranching community of Del
Rio, Texas, the youngest child of Edward and Violet Jarrett. She
attended the local public schools in Del Rio and was also active in
the Del Rio Christian Science Sunday School. She graduated from
Principia College in Elsah, Ill., and then entered the masters
program at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Lou taught
elementary school for several years before marrying David and moving
to their ranch outside of Roswell, where they raised their family.
Lou supported her children in their many school and sports
activities, helped her husband on the ranch and actively participated
in farming and ranching organizations in New Mexico and Texas. Lou
was a lifelong member of The First Church of Christ, Scientist in
Boston and served as a journal listed Christian Science practitioner
actively involved in helping others through prayer. She was a
stalwart member of the local Christian Science Church in Roswell. Lou
also served as secretary for the Roswell Ministerial Alliance, was a
member of Roswell P.E.O. Chapter B and the Berrendo Cowbelles. Once
all of her children finished college, Lou went back to teaching
school - this time at St. Andrews Episcopal school in Roswell. She
loved children, which was evidenced many times over the years as her
former students from both Del Rio and Roswell made a point of letting
her know how much she had influenced their lives. Lou is survived by
her husband, David McCrea; her children, Wyatt McCrea and wife, Lisa,
and Clay McCrea and wife, Tina, of California, Jennifer Flowers and
husband, Robert, and Robert J. McCrea of Roswell, Mitchell McCrea and
wife, Kim, of Dallas; and her grandchildren, Chelsea Reagan and Clay-
Paul McCrea of California and Brooke Ellen Flowers of Roswell. She is
also survived by her brother, T.J. Jarrett of Del Rio and her sister,
Cora Jane Farmer of Austin; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Family members wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of their
friends for their loving support and prayers shared during this time.
They kindly request that if anyone would like to make a donation,
that they make it in Lou's name to the church or charity of your
choice or to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Roswell at 101 S.
Lea St., Roswell, NM 88202. 

CHARLES GRAVES

FORT WORTH - The Graves family said goodbye to Charles Henry Graves
on Monday, April 12, 2004. He was our beloved husband, father and
grandfather. Charley was born on Jan. 30, 1942, in Orange, Calif.
Charley lived a very full and adventuresome life. After serving in
the army, he explored many careers including milkman, deep sea diver,
underwater welder, Old Time photographer, and owned a home remodeling
and design business. He loved sailing and the open sea. Charley had
salt water running in his veins. He continued building his beloved
sailboats until the end. His experiences as a drug and alcohol
counselor led him to his true calling: nursing. At the age of fifty,
he received his nursing degree from Angelo State University. During
his education at ASU, he made many friends, including Jerri Riddle
who would later become his sister-in-law. Through Jerri, Charley was
introduced to what would become his new family, his wife Lisa; his
children, Joseph and Rachel; and a few years later, his precious
grandson, Nicholas. Charley spent much of his leisure time being
Nicki's "Cho-Cho," playing in the backyard, working on his boats and
chasing Spiderman through the house. Charley trusted a higher power
to guide him through life and viewed his passing as part of a greater
plan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Toy Graves;
and his father-in-law, Jerry Jennison. He is survived by his wife of
10 years, Lisa Graves; his children, Rachel and Joseph; and grandson,
Nicholas. He is also survived by his brother, Mike Graves; his sons,
Dickie and Jeff, and Dickie's children, Denver, Amanda and Tanner.
There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in the
Castleberry Chapel at Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital, 1301
Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104. A reception will follow in
the plaza. 

April 17

FREEMAN M. MCANALLY

SAN ANGELO - Freeman M. McAnally, 73, of San Angelo passed away
Friday, April 16, 2004, in San Angelo. Funeral service will be at 10
a.m. Saturday, April 17, at Sierra Vista Methodist Church with the
Rev. Ken Dahlberg officiating. Graveside service will be held in Hico
Cemetery in Hico, Texas, at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17. Freeman was
born June 13, 1930, in Dublin, Texas, to his parents, Albert and
Jenny Stanford McAnally. He was a paper salesman for Mayfield Paper
Company for 42 years. He is survived by his loving family, four sons,
Robert McAnally of Leesburg, Va., David McAnally of Saxonburg, Pa.,
Brian McAnally of Omaha, Neb., and Greg McAnally of Hico; one
daughter, Beverly Sellars of San Angelo; nine grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; and four brothers, John McAnally of Littlefield,
Dean McAnally of Aspermont, Frank McAnally of Hico and Tom McAnally
of Aspermont; five nieces; and four nephews. The family requests that
memorials be made to Sierra Vista Methodist Church. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 


JAMES CARRELL HARRELL

BALLINGER - James Carrell Harrell, age 79, of Ballinger passed away
Thursday, April 15, 2004, in a Ballinger nursing home. He was born on
Nov. 3, 1924, to Nathan C. and Sarah E. Newman Harrell in Marie,
Texas, in Runnels County. Most of his life was spent farming and
ranching in Runnels County. He married Bernice Louise Gibson on Jan.
30, 1949, in Sonora and to this union six children were born. He
joined the Primitive Baptist Church at a very early age and was
baptized by Elder O.D. Richardson of San Angelo. He was a veteran of
World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was awarded the World War
II victory medal for rifle sharpshooter. His parents and two sisters
preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 55 years,
Bernice Harrell; his children, David C. Harrell and wife, Marlene, of
Norton, Mary Louise Vestal of Winters, James M. Harrell and wife,
Cathy, of Maverick, Gary L. Harrell of Bronte, Jeanie Evelyn Crump
and husband, Wesley, of Valley Mills, Texas, and Lorri Allison
Crotwell and husband, Garland, of Robstown, Texas; 10 grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 17, in Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel with burial
following in Old Runnels Cemetery. 
 
Rains-Seale Funeral Home 

CARLA ANN COWARD

SAN ANGELO - Carla A. Coward, 57, of San Angelo passed away
peacefully at home on Thursday, April 15, 2004. She was born in
Burnet, Texas, on Feb. 13, 1947, to parents, A.C. and Eleanor
O'Donnell Leifeste. Carla grew up in San Angelo and was married to
Jim Coward on Dec. 30, 1967. She was a devoted wife and mother,
providing indispensable support for Jim's successful career in the
Air Force. Carla served in her church and spent many hours on her
arts and crafts hobby. She was preceded in death by her daughter,
Jennifer Coward; father-in-law, Morris Coward; maternal grandparents,
Tom and Lucille O'Donnell; and paternal grandparents, Arthur and
Agnes Leifeste. Carla is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jim
Coward; son, Jason J. Coward; her parents; mother-in-law, Ida Faye
Coward; and a brother, Aurthor "Tim" Leifeste and wife, Pam; as well
as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Graveside
service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 17, in Lawnhaven Memorial
Gardens with Pastor Carl Rohlfs of First United Methodist Church
officiating. The family would like to express their thanks to the
nurses with VistaCare Hospice for their care and support, Connie
Johnson, R.N., Ginger Rogers, R.N., and Rachel Conover, R.N. In lieu
of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society or to a charity of your choice. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

NORA MAE WALL MCCLEERY

SAN ANGELO - Nora Mae Wall McCleery, 83, of San Angelo, Texas,
passed away at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004, in a local
hospital. She was born on June 12, 1920, in Tom Green County, Texas.
She was a bookkeeper and a charter member of Lakeview United
Methodist Church. Nora married John Earnest McCleery on May 24, 1939,
in San Angelo. Nora was a very generous woman who loved the Lord
first, but always had enough love for everyone else in her life.
Survivors include her husband, John Earnest McCleery of San Angelo;
one son, Sherryl McCleery and his wife, Deitra, of San Angelo; two
daughters, Wanda Cason and her husband, Rodney, of Kenai, Alaska, and
Vicki Price of San Angelo; six grandchildren, Billy Price and wife,
Toni, of San Angelo, Brad Cason and wife, Katie, and Clayton Cason
and wife, Jackie, all of Kenai, Alaska, Susan Derrick and husband,
Chris, of McKinney, Donnie Lankford and wife, Tiffany, of Garland,
Texas, and Michelle Krieg and husband, Michael, of Sonora, Texas; and
10 great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 17, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Brad
Cason officiating. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

April 18

DANIEL J. "JACK" TIDWELL

Jack Tidwell, 83, died Friday, April 16, 2004, in a San Angelo
nursing center. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at
Elmwood Funeral Home. Funeral services, with the Rev. Kathryn Morton
officiating, will be at 10 a.m., Monday, April 19, in Elmwood Funeral
Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Ross Cemetery Annex in
Baird, Texas. Jack was born in Jones County, Texas, on Jan. 2, 1921,
to Elijah Curtis and Lallie Worrell Tidwell. He attended school in
Stamford, Texas. Jack became interested in law enforcement at an
early age and spent most of his life working in that field as Chief
of Police in Stamford, Constable for Taylor County, Big Lake City
Officer, and, his last working years, as City Marshall of Impact,
Texas. He married Betty Francis Goosby in Sweetwater on Sept. 16,
1964. After her death, he married Florene West Morton in Abilene on
Feb. 14, 1986. Jack was a member of First United Methodist Church,
where he was a member of the Harvester Sunday School Class. Jack was
preceded in death by his first wife, one brother and his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Flo, of San Angelo; two sons, Roy Morton
and wife, Gail, of Austin, and Bobby Morton and wife, Kathryn, of
Texas City; two daughters, Sherry Hale Scott and husband, Ray, of
Abilene and Renee Brown and husband, Terry, of Coleman; five
grandchildren; a sister, Louise High of Stamford; and a brother,
Billie Tidwell of Lubbock. 
 
Elmwood Funeral Home 

ROY TEAL DAVIDSON

THE WOODLANDS - Roy Teal Davidson, 50, went to be with his Lord and
Savior on Wednesday, April 7, 2004. Roy was born to Roy Jean Bond and
Alva Irk Davidson on Aug. 4, 1953, in San Angelo, Texas. Roy married
the love of his life, Tytania Burk, on Oct. 7, 1972. They were
blessed with a wonderful son, Brandon Michael Davidson. Mr. Davidson
served in the U.S. Navy. Roy worked in the cable television industry
for over 30 years. During his years in cable TV he worked various
positions with the last position being as a Cable Design Engineer in
Houston, Texas. But Roy's fondest memories were the years spent as an
installer and technician for Texas Cablevision in San Angelo in the
1970s. Roy never met a stranger and was known for his gift of gab and
left many lasting memories, especially with friends of his son. He
was always very proud of Brandon and loved spending time with his
beautiful granddaughter, Lauren Paige Davidson. Roy made friends
everywhere he went and always enjoyed time at the driving range,
either hitting a few balls or just talking. Roy was preceded in death
by his parents and his father-in-law, Dale Burk. He is survived by
Ty, Brandon and special friend, Emily Harrell; granddaughter, Lauren,
and Lauren's mother, Beth, all of The Woodlands; brother, Randy
Davidson of El Paso, Texas; mother-in-law, Geneva Burk of San Angelo,
Texas; uncle and aunt, Bo and Judy Bond of Tennyson, Texas; sister-in-
law and brother-in-law, Linda and Chuck Doty of Fort Worth, Texas;
nephews and wives, Kyle and Wanda Doty of Spring, Texas, and Heath
and Lori Doty of Wichita Falls, Texas; niece, Stephanie Davidson of
Oklahoma; cousins, Stacey Perera of Houston, Texas, Benton Bond of
Humble, Texas, and Brooke Bond of College Station, Texas; a very
special cousin by marriage, Dyann Scott of Shenandoah, Texas; the
many friends that he has made over the years, including neighbor and
friend, Rusty Weir and buddies, Dave Armor and Dick Stefka at Tee
Time. Special friend, Dave Starnes also survives him. Special thanks
go to Dr. Nihal Siddiqui for his expert and loving care and concern
and to the many other physicians who cared for Roy during his brief
illness. Special thanks also go to the wonderful nursing staff who
cared for Roy at Herman Memorial of The Woodlands. Funeral service
was at 3 p.m. Friday, April 9, at Forest Park of The Woodlands with
Pastor Aaron Havens officiating. Family visitation was held prior to
the service. A special thanks to the pallbearers, Jay Moore, Tom
Hudson, Kiko Bruno, Todd Thompson, Jes Draper, Kenny Coffey and Andy
Steckbeck. 
 
Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home 

CHRISTINA A. LINDSEY

ROBERT LEE - Christina A. Lindsey of Amarillo passed away on
Thursday, April 15, 2004. She was born on Nov. 11, 2002, in Amarillo.
Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2004, at the
First United Methodist Church of Robert Lee. Burial will follow in
the Robert Lee Cemetery. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday,
April 25, at the South Lawn Assembly in Amarillo. Christina is
survived by her parents, Sterling and Tischa Lindsey; one brother,
Sterling Lindsey; two sisters, Chaffany Fronterhouse and Checutah
Beck, all of Amarillo. She is also survived by her grandparents,
Arnold and Sherry Beck of Goodwell, Okla., and Francis Lindsey of
Robert Lee. The family requests that memorials be made to The Ronald
McDonald House in Amarillo. 
 
Shaffer Funeral Home 

April 19

AMY LEE KINGSTON MCINTIRE

MERTZON - Amy Lee Kingston McIntire, 85, of Mertzon, and formerly of
Balmorhea, passed away April 15, 2004, at her residence. Service will
be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, in the Robert Massie Funeral Home
Chapel, and a memorial service will be at 4 p.m., also on Tuesday, at
the Methodist Church in Balmorhea, Texas. Amy was born in Pecos,
Texas, to Lee D. Kingston and Frankie Walker Kingston on February 25,
1919. She graduated from Balmorhea High School, and received her MBA
from Sul Ross University. She married Claiborn A. McIntire on May 9,
1948 in Pecos, Texas. She taught English at the Balmorhea High School
for 25 years. She was the mayor of Balmorhea, for 2 terms, and she
was on the Water District Board of Directors. Being a very charitable
person, she and her husband donated the water well to Madera Valley
water system. Amy also organized the all school reunions in
Balmorhea. Amy was a pioneer woman from a longstanding ranching
family. Amy loved to travel and stop along the way to visit family
and friends. Through the years, she was a member of numerous bridge
clubs and loved all the friends she had made. Amy's philosophy in
life was "Plan ahead, it wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark." Amy
is preceded in death by her parents; husband; a sister, Louise
"Tudie" Patrick; a brother, Jack Kingston; and a special friend,
Ronnal Hobbs. She is survived by her daughter, Patsy Lee McIntire of
San Angelo; a sister, Patty Kingston Towler of San Angelo; special
friends Darlene Jones, of San Angelo, and Bridget Jones Rea, of New
Mexico; many nieces and nephews; a special adopted family, The James
Rose family; and many, many friends. Pallbearers will be Rick Rilley,
Woodrow Wilson, Ken Calley, Thomas Rose, Michael Counts and Natt
Rose. Honorary pallbearers will be Clayvorn "Jim" Rose, Horace Riebe,
James Rose and Ronnie Rose. Amy loved her residence and love being
around the Rose Family. Amy was a very special person and will be
dearly missed by everyone who knew her. We love you Amy! 
 
Robert Massie Funeral Home 

April 20

J.N. "POPS" DAY

EDEN - J.N."Pops" Day was born on Oct. 27, 1915, in Blanket, Texas,
the eighth of 11 children of Jesse Bettis and Nannie Myrtle Beavers
Day. He grew up in Blanket, the Plains of Texas, Abernathy, Peterburg
and Melvin. He graduated from Melvin High School, earning a track and
academic scholarship to Texas Tech. A motorcycle wreck after
graduation severely injured his left leg and ended his college
dreams. After a long recovery period, he moved to Eden where he
worked for his brother, Bettis Benge "Sam" Day at Day-Loveless
Hardware as machine shop foreman. On April 2, 1939, he married Martha
Jane Caffall in Eden. He partnered with Leonard Jacoby in a sheet
metal fabrication and electrical contracting business. Mr. Day also
worked as a Texaco distributor and a Magnolia consignee with his
father and brother. During World War II, because of his injury, he
was unable to serve active military duty; he was a draftsman for
airplane plants in Fort Worth and California until the end of the
war. Later he worked for IMCO in the aircraft industry in Brady in
the early to mid-50s. . As his family grew, he began studying
electronics, learning through correspondence and experience to build
and repair radios and televisions. During these years he constructed
a 70-foot TV tower, built one of the first gas-powered lawnmowers in
Eden, and purchased one of the first televisions in town. Mr. Day was
a sales and service rep for Motorola, Zenith and Quasar. J.N. served
on the Eden ISD School Board, was a deacon in the Eden First Baptist
Church and was a charter member of the Eden Volunteer Fire
Department. He also served as a Boy Scout leader in Eden, taking part
in the Scoutarama at the San Angelo Coliseum where Fess Parker was
the featured guest, and helping chaperone the Boy Scout bike ride
from Silver, Texas, to Camp Sol Mayer. In 1959 the family moved to
Brady where J.N. continued his sales/repair work in various locations
around town, establishing a reputation throughout surrounding
counties as a skilled and fair businessman who always had a strong
cup of coffee available for customers. He became a member of the
First Baptist Church of Brady, the Chamber of Commerce, the famed
Brady Bulldog Band Boosters and the Lions Club. For many years and
many events, J.N. was ready to loan and set up his PA system.
Although he eventually had his left leg amputated as a result of the
motorcycle accident, he climbed on roofs and towers for many years to
improve TV reception for his customers, and he moved his children to
and from college and apartments and houses with a smile on his face
and his pipe in his mouth. Martha Jane died in 1988, and in 1990 J.N.
retired and moved back to Eden to "help" his best buddy Ross and
special "GiGi" grow up. He moved his letter back to Eden First
Baptist Church and had been a resident of Concho County Health and
Rehabilitation Center since 2001. For many years, Pops was a familiar
face at Eden school events; he celebrated his 80th birthday in 1995
with a full crowd at one of Eden's football games. To his children
and grandchildren, and to many others, he is a legend. He always had
time to visit, never complained, could fix anything and never asked
for his change back. His favorite afternoons were spent sitting
outside, smoking his pipe, watching his nine grandchildren shoot
baskets, swing double on the swing set, play football and build
things. Every grandchild has a special "created-just-for you" project
from Pops; Adrian's shadow box; Kent's biplane and high wing plane;
Gretchen's cradle; Ross' bedroom furniture for a giant; Carrye's
cradle; Rachel's bedroom wall of built-ins; Jill's Barbie house;
Jeremy's entertainment center; Jayci's corner shelf; Jerm's and Jay's
stick horses. Pops always had time for anyone who needed help, but he
never gave advice unless he was asked. Even after he retired, friends
and neighbors would call to see if he was still "working on TVs." He
enjoyed his riding lawnmower and his homemade garden tractor,
shelling pecans for kids and dogs, and watching the monarch
butterflies, squirrels and birds. He loved to watch the world around
him. He will live on in our hearts. J.N. was preceded in death by his
parents; his wife, Martha Jane, five brothers and five sisters. He is
survived by his children, William Mark and Betzy Williams Day of
Brady, Kathy Jan and Ben Dillon of San Angelo and College Station,
Claire Sam and Ben Rucker of Eden, Loma Kay and Allan Clark of Voss,
and Sari Lea and Jerry Underwood of Stephenville; his grandchildren,
Adrian Louise Clark of Costa Rica, Kent Caffall Day of Brady,
Gretchen Leann Dillon of Waco, Ross Day Argo of San Angelo, Carrye
Kay and Jake Syma of Lubbock, Rachel Ellen Dillon of Mexico City,
Jill Alane Argo of San Angelo, Jeremy Dwayne and Jayci Day Underwood
of Stephenville; and a great-granddaughter, Lella Syma of Lubbock.
Visitation with the family will be 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20,
at Eden Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 21,
at Eden First Baptist Church, with Brother Ray Ash and Brother Mark
Bethune officiating. Burial will follow in Eden Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Leonard Jacoby, Bob Holliday, Kent Day, Ross Argo, Jeremy
Underwood, Jake Syma and John Harrison. The family requests that
donations be made to favorite charities. 
 
Eden Funeral Home 

LUCRETIA BEATRICE MCWILLIAMS

OZONA - Lucretia Beatrice McWilliams, 76, of Odessa passed away
Sunday, April 18, 2004. She was born on May 13, 1927, in Winters,
Texas, to Prule Coulter Garrett and Prentiss Garrett. She graduated
from Amarillo High School and attended Cotty College in Springfield,
Mo., and Amarillo College. Bea married David Norris McWilliams on
Nov. 2, 1947, in Big Lake, Texas. She was a dedicated homemaker who
supported her family through the ranching and petroleum industries,
which took her to Tripoli, Libya. Her sense of adventure was only
matched by her sense of humor. Her enjoyment came from watching and
encouraging her children and grandchildren in their activities. "Me
Mac" was a special Lady Lion track and basketball fan. Most recently,
she has been delighted with and enjoyed her grandsons. Bea was
preceded in death by her parents, Prule and Prentiss Garrett. Bea is
survived by her husband, David N. McWilliams Sr. of Odessa; daughter,
Mary Kee Heason and husband, Larry, of Houma, La.; son, David N.
McWilliams Jr. and wife, Tammy, of Ozona; granddaughters, Amber
McWilliams of Alpine, Autumn Brown and husband, Kevin, of Denver,
Colo., Laramie McWilliams of San Marcos; grandsons, Cuatro Jones and
Coulter McWilliams of Ozona; and numerous cousins. Pallbearers are
Roy Pettit, Midland; Larry McWilliams, Barnhart; Henry McWilliams,
San Angelo; Gary Musgrave, Abilene; David Porter and Jim White of
Ozona. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, in
Glenrest Cemetery in Big Lake, officiated by the Honorable Brock
Jones. 
 
Preddy Funeral Home 

WANDA CROCKETT

SAN ANGELO - Wanda Crockett, 84, of Ballinger passed away Sunday,
April 18, 2004, in a local nursing home. Funeral service will be at 2
p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at First Christian Church in Ballinger with
Lynn Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Garden of Memories
Cemetery in Ballinger. Wanda was born on April 22, 1919, in Ballinger
to R.F. "Ike" and Mary E. Houghton Lane. She married D.B. Crockett on
Nov. 20, 1938, in Ballinger. She was a member of First Christian
Church and organized the Faith Class at the church. She was an avid
golfer and had been the Ballinger Country Club Women's club champion.
Survivors include her husband, D.B. Crockett of Ballinger; daughter,
Linda Johnson and husband, Wayne, of Ballinger; son, Lane T. Crockett
of Shreveport, La.; granddaughters, Vicki Bowman and Cindy Spreen,
both of Ballinger; great-grandchildren, Lindy Ferguson, Chase Bowman
and James Bowman; and sister, Doris Davis and husband, Arthur, of San
Angelo. The family would like to thank the Runnels County Rehab staff
for their loving care and attention given to Wanda during these last
years. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Ballinger
or a favorite charity. 
 
Rains-Seale Funeral Home 

April 21

JAMES V. WOODS

SAN ANGELO - James V. Woods, 85, of San Angelo died Sunday, April
18, 2004, at his residence. Family visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, April 22, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will
be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, at Harris Avenue Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Woods was born
on April 25, 1918, to Thomas E. Woods and Milisa B. Steen Woods. He
was retired from the U.S. Air Force where he served during World War
II in his 25 years of service. James married Kaleta M. Woods in
Bandera in 1941. He was a member of Harris Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include his two sons, James C. Woods and his wife,
Christine, of Littleton, Colo., Richard E. Woods and his wife, Mary,
of San Antonio; two granddaughters, Kimberley M. Woods of Denver,
Colo., and Kelly M. Woods of San Antonio; and a niece and three
nephews. 
 
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PAUL CARSON 

SAN ANGELO - Paul Carson passed away peacefully in his home on
Tuesday, April 20, 2004. He was born in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 4,
1934, to Bruce and Florence Carson. Paul grew up in Austin and
graduated from St. Edwards High School in 1952. He excelled in
sports, being named Athlete of the Year for his senior class and was
all-state in baseball and basketball. He also attended The University
of Texas and St. Edward's University. Paul went on to play minor
league baseball, pitching for the Baltimore Orioles organization for
two years. He married Georgia Mae Wendt on Feb. 5, 1955. He was with
Foremost Foods in Albuquerque and Sulphur Springs, then transferred
to San Angelo in 1968 where he served as branch manager. He retired
after 17 years due to health reasons. Following a successful kidney
transplant in 1974, he resumed his sales career at Holsum Bakery.
Paul's family and wide circle of friends came to admire his
determination and fortitude in the face of so many physical
challenges over the years. He maintained that spark of wit and fine
character we all came to respect and admire. His life revolved around
his family, particularly his grandchildren and great-grandchild. Paul
was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim Carson; and
stepmother, Ivan Carson. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 49
years, Georgia; daughters, Katie Kirking and husband, Lew, of
Colleyville, Mary Lou Bledsoe and husband, Chuck, of Sweetwater; son,
Jim Carson and wife, Stacy, of San Angelo; daughter, Polly Trudo and
husband, David, of San Angelo; mother-in-law, Georgia Wendt of El
Campo; grandchildren, Michelle York and husband, Johnny, Jennifer
Bledsoe, Angela David, Murray Carson, Daniel Bledsoe, Casey Carson,
John Kirking, Brian Trudo and Jarod Trudo; and great-grandson, Jonas
York. Paul was the recipient of the gift of life through organ
donations, for which his family will be forever grateful. A special
thanks to the many health care professionals who cared for him for
over the years. If desired, donations may be made in Paul's name to
the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation at 9221 Ward Pkwy
#400, Kansas City, MO 64114-3367. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday,
April 21, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 11
a.m. Thursday, April 22, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev.
Charles Greenwell officiating. Graveside service will be in Mount
Calvary Cemetery in Austin, Texas. 
 
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EMMETT BARNETT

SAN ANGELO - Emmett Barnett, 78, of San Angelo passed away in a
local hospital on Sunday, April 18, 2004. He was born on Sept. 7,
1925, to parents, William and Mary Barnett. Emmett served his country
during World War II in the U.S. Navy. He was the owner/operator of
Burnett Furniture Store since 1947. Emmett was a beloved deacon and
teacher at Baptist Temple. He loved the outdoors, hunting and
camping. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Earline Barnett;
brother; Norman Barnett; sister, Lou Childs; and his parents. Emmett
is survived by his wife, Emma Gene Barnett; daughter, Patsy Diann
Chastain and husband, John; sons, Gary E. Barnett and wife, Valerie,
and Jerry Barnett; brother, Kelsie Barnett and Nancy Rogers; and a
sister, Mary Butts and husband, Bill. He is also survived by four
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, numerous aunts, uncles,
cousins and a host of friends. Church service will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 22, at Baptist Temple Church with Pastor Phil Webber
and Pastor Neal Brilhart officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven
Memorial Gardens. 
 
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ROGER LEE BOTHELL

SAN ANGELO - Roger Lee Bothell, 57, of San Angelo, Texas, and
formerly of League City, Texas, and Somerset, Pa., passed away
Tuesday, April 20, 2004. A viewing will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April
21, at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo. Roger retired from GTE
as manager-network operations in 1993 with 28 years of service. He
then returned to work at GTE for another two years in 1997-99 as a
support administrator for COEL. He was a member of the Sipesville,
Pa., volunteer fire department and the Boswell, Pa., Jaycees. He was
a Little League baseball coach and umpire for many years. His hobbies
were reading, traveling and watching the San Angelo Colts baseball
team. He is survived by his fiancée, Marianne McDaniel of San Angelo;
mother, Edna Bothell of San Angelo; sons, Lance Bothell and wife,
Lora, of Richmond, Texas, and Dallas Bothell and wife, Jennifer, of
San Angelo; daughter, Heather Irwin and husband, Larry, of League
City, Texas; granddaughters, Ashley and Jenna Bothell of Richmond,
Kyrie and Morgan Irwin of League City and Kasara and Kobie Bothell of
San Angelo; and former wife, Sandy Tuton of League City; Roger is
also survived by his brother, F. Eugene Bothell and wife, Patty, of
Windsor, Pa. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Blake A.
"Buzz" Bothell Jr.; and infant brother, Charles. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Texas, P.O.
Box 26460, Austin, TX 78755. 
 
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April 22

DON L. CHILDS 

Donnell Leon Childs of Grape Creek passed from this life on Monday,
April 19, 2004. Born March 17, 1937, on St. Patrick's Day, Don
attended school in Grand Falls, Texas, where he graduated in 1955. He
then attended New Mexico A&M and Sul Ross State College prior to his
marriage to Mollie Moore of Bronte, Texas, in 1964. In Odessa, Texas,
Don was a firefighter and owned a welding and pipefitting business.
He relocated to Grape Creek in 1987, where he met and married Wanda
"Tooky" Scott. Don was a gifted carpenter and gardener. He loved
animals and was a responsible caregiver for hundreds of abandoned
cats in his retirement years, seeing to their spaying/neutering,
shelter, food and TLC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl
Lamont Childs and Mary Meryl Polk. He is survived by his son, Billy
Don Childs and daughter, Terry Lynn Rowan from his first marriage;
and grandchildren, Chelsea, Jackson, Jordan and Madison. A special
thanks to Billie Wunderl, Dr. John Hunt and Dr. Legrand for support
and humane counsel. This man is keenly missed by Wanda and his cats.
Don wrote his own eulogy in 2001, demonstrating another of his many
creative talents: 
When I lay down for my last time Write me a eulogy in rhyme. But
don't say things that are not true. You know my traits, so name a
few. My voice was loud, so mention that. I nearly always wore a hat.
Both my children kept my love. (They know some times I'm thinking of 

When we would grin or maybe cry - Heart-to-heart, eye-to-eye We saw
what we already knew…) Can't change that if you wanted to. 

Say my work was pretty fair. Did my best. Did my share. I'm gonna
miss a lot of things: My wife, my cats, the early springs, 

But I won't know it, don't you see? Nor any tears you shed for me!
Whenever folks do think my name, I wish they'd let me stay the same, 

Not change me to another man. Don Childs won't pass this way again.
A final offering of respect Would be to praise my intellect. 

I always was a Democrat. Never was ashamed of that. Didn't go to
church or care For opera, baths or losing hair. 

Spoke my mind more times than not. Fretted, fumed and talked a lot.
Dressed the same. Walked for miles. Gave small creatures food and
smiles. 

That's how I should be recalled, - Just like I am, or not at all. 

(Remains cremated). 

WILLIE CARTHORNE

SAN ANGELO - Willie Carthorne, 70, went to be with the Lord on
Saturday, April 17, 2004. He passed away peacefully at his home after
a brief illness. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 23,
in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Fairmount
Cemetery. He was born to Willie and Helen Carthorne on March 22,
1934, in Charlotteville, Va. He graduated from Jefferson High School
in 1951 and went into the Army in 1952-56. He served in the Korean
War. After serving in the military, he returned to Charlottesvile,
Va., and worked at University Hospital for 12 years. He moved to San
Angelo, Texas. He worked for GTE from May 1969-April 1994, when he
retired after 25 years of service. He married Willia Holland on Dec.
16, 1978. Willie was a loving, devoted husband and father, and will
be greatly missed and always loved. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Willie and Helen Carthorne; and his sister, Marion Louise
Quarles. He is survived by his wife, Willia Carthorne of San Angelo;
his daughters, Paula Morrison of Lewisville, Texas, and Angelica
Carthorne of San Angelo; his son, Tony Carthorne of San Angelo; his
brother, Linwood Carthorne of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two nieces, Joan Brown
and husband, Greg, and Linda Lewis, both of Gordanville, Va.; and a
niece, Barbara Ragland of Hopskin, S.C. He also leaves five
grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many good friends. The
family would like to thank Dr. Untalan, Dr. Rahmen and a special
thanks to the Hospice staff for their kindness and support,
especially Jean Slaughter. 
 
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MARY ALICE JENKINS

SAN ANGELO - Mary Alice Jenkins, age 77, of San Angelo passed from
this life on Tuesday, April 20, 2004, in a local hospital. She was
born on Jan. 29, 1927, in Victoria, Kan., to Richard and Ida Drieling
Adamson. She married James E. Jenkins in Olathe, Kan. He preceded her
in death in 1985. She is survived by Eddie Garza, companion; her
children, Mary M. Carter, Ronnie F. Carter, Beth Dyer, Kevin Harris,
Eric Allen Jenkins, Anne Jenkins, Jim Jenkins, John Jenkins, Richard
Franson and Karen Franson; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews
and loved ones. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22,
in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, April 23, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with interment
following in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. 
"To Grandma" 

A woman so carefree and spirited - careful and mysterious,
captivating and beautiful, her words speak my language, her
experience fills my world, the gift of her love, is one I treasure,
my grandma, my friend. 

With Love, Laurie 

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JOHN FREDRICK "JUDGE" NICHOLS

EDEN - John Fredrick "Judge" Nichols Jr., 87, passed away Tuesday,
April 20, 2004, at his residence in Eden, Texas. John was born to
John Fredrick Sr. and Jennie Ann Moore Nichols on May 2, 1916, in
Centerpoint, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy
Mae. John was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the
South Pacific area in 1941. He participated in the action against the
enemy and survived the attack at Pearl Harbor in 1942. John received
the Purple Heart award for his character of service excellence in the
U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by a daughter, Sheila Minton Combs
and husband, Harold, of Eden; sister, Sydonia Wilson and husband,
Ruggie, of Sonora; a brother, Frank Nichols and wife, Margie, of San
Angelo; a granddaughter, Nicole Virden of San Angelo; and two great-
granddaughters, Amy and Ashley Virden of San Angelo. The funeral
service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, at Eden United Methodist
Church in Eden, Texas. A graveside service with full military honors
will follow in Live Oak Cemetery in Concho County. The Rev. Carolyn
Reed will preside over the service. 
 
Eden Funeral Home 

RUBY NELL ETHERINGTON

SAN ANGELO - Ruby Nell Etherington, 83, passed away Tuesday, April
20, 2004, in a San Angelo nursing facility. Ruby was born on Aug. 24,
1920, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Eugene and Elsie Orrick Moore. She
worked for the San Angelo Credit Bureau and was married in March of
1945. She was a resident of San Angelo for 25 years, living at Rio
Concho Manor before moving to the Robert Lee Care Center two years
ago. Ruby was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is
survived by her daughter, Arnell Ruby Etherington of Montara, Calif.;
her brother, John Davin Moore of San Angelo; and her sister, Elsie
Gene Richard of Beaumont. A memorial service will be at noon on
Friday, April 23, at First United Methodist Church. 
 
Shaffer Funeral Home 

LUCY MARGARET McCLANAHAN

DENTON - Lucy Margaret Berger McClanahan, 96, died Tuesday, April
20, 2004, in Denton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Denton, Texas.
Lucy was born on Dec. 15, 1907, in Flatonia, Texas, to Edward Jerome
and Ursula Buersteinger Berger. She married Orlando Calvin McClanahan
(deceased) on Aug. 25, 1932. She attended CIA (TWU) and taught
schools in Orange Grove and Bloomington, Texas. When children came
along she "retired" from teaching and spent the remainder of her life
loving on her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a
great-great grandchild. She was a member of First Baptist Church in
Denton. Lucy is survived by son, James Edward McClanahan and wife,
Susan, of Denton; son, William Thomas McClanahan and wife, Nancy, of
San Angelo; and daughter, Lucie Virginia Boelter of Cedar Park;
granddaughter, Carol Lynn Moore and husband, Scot, of Denton;
grandson, James Stephen McClanahan and wife, Michelle, of Denton;
granddaughter Gretchen Gale Cochran and husband, Richard, of Cedar
Park; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Joshua and Stephen Moore, J.D.,
Samuel and Emily McClanahan, Alex Burnell and Jared Cochran; and
great-great grandson, Elijah Moore. Graveside service will be
conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in Oakhill Cemetery,
Flatonia, Texas. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church
Building Fund, 1100 Malone St., Denton, TX 76201. 
 
Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home 

April 23

LAVETA MARIE KENNEDY SHROPSHIRE

SAN ANGELO - Laveta Marie Kennedy Shropshire, 88, of San Angelo
joined her husband and daughter, Hazel Marie in the kingdom of heaven
at 1:18 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2004. Graveside service will be
at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the
Rev. Charles Beal and the Rev. Dusty Daniel officiating. Laveta was
born to Alexander and Lottie Kennedy on Feb. 26, 1916, in Tankersly,
Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-
grandmother. She was a beautician for 40 years. After retiring for
health reasons, she helped establish and operate Eddie's Bait Stand.
She loved bowling and playing dominos. She will be missed by all of
those whose life was blessed by her presence, especially the family
she leaves behind; her daughter, Marilyn Bryan and husband, Jerry;
grandsons, Steve Shropshire and wife, Lisa, and Dustin and Jordan
Bryan; great-grandchildren, Derek and Shara Shropshire; and treasured
friends, Charlotte Sanders and the Murphy family. 
 
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VERA SCHUMANN RUSSELL

SAN ANGELO - Vera Schumann Russell was born on Oct. 26, 1927, to
Emil and Willie Schumann in Mills County, Texas. God called her home
and ended her suffering on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at the age of
76. Despite her struggle with cancer, with her strong spirit and the
help of her husband, she remained as active as possible up until
almost the end. She was a homemaker and a Christian mother and
grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Lester; her daughter,
Ladell Ulbrich and husband, Louis, of Odessa; her son, Lloyd Ray
Russell of San Angelo; her youngest daughter, Carol; her sister,
Laura; and her brother, Richard Schumann and wife, Patty, of
Arkansas; and two grandchildren, Lisa Massey of Midland and Brian
Truitt and wife, Kelly, of Odessa. She also was a loving great-
grandmother to Bailey Truitt, Tatum Truitt and Canon Truitt, all of
Odessa, and Brandon Massey of Midland; and several cousins. Service
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 24, in Johnson's Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Todd Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in
Fairmount Cemetery. The family wants to thank the kind nurses at
Shannon Hospital on 5 South who cared for her during her last two
days. We greatly appreciated them. We thank God she passed peacefully
as we had all prayed. She was ready to go home to God. 
Mother, we love you and will miss you with all our hearts. We will
help take care of Daddy until we all see you again in Heaven. Your
daughter Ladell and your son, Lloyd 
 
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NINA LEE FOLEY CANADA

SAN ANGELO - Nina Lee Foley Canada, 87, of Wichita Falls and
formerly of San Angelo died Tuesday, April 20, 2004, in Wichita
Falls, Texas. Service will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, in
Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating.
Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Nina was born on
Feb. 8, 1917, in Black Oak, Texas, to William Clarence and Myrtle
Myrth Foley. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Nina was married to
Bennie C. Canada on June 30, 1947, in San Angelo. He preceded her in
death on Dec. 16, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents
and brothers, William Jack Foley and Wesley Eugene Foley. Survivors
include sisters, Irene Addison of Holliday, Texas, Bettye Thomas of
San Antonio and Donna Wortham and husband, Jim, of Wichita Falls,
Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. 
 
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HELEN GABBERT LEE

SAN ANGELO - Helen Gabbert Lee, 99 years, of Tulare, Calif., passed
away Tuesday, April 20, 2004. Helen was born to Sarah F. Crunk-
Gabbert and William F. Gabbert in Eola, Texas, on Jan. 8, 1905, where
she was raised and educated. She was valedictorian of her senior
class. Helen married Barney Green Lee of Eden, Texas. They owned the
Barney Lee Oil Co., and farmed and ranched in the Eola area while
raising two children. Helen was the last of her generation of Crunks
of Paint Rock, Texas, Gabberts of Arkansas and the G.Y. Lee family of
Texas. The William F. Gabberts were among the founders of Eola. Her
mother, Sarah Crunk-Gabbert, being the postmaster, renamed the town
of Jordan to Eola. Helen was preceded in death by her only sister,
Fay Belle Jones, a former teacher and postmaster of Eola; and her
parents. Survivors include a daughter, Carlene Lee Westbrook and her
husband, Lynn, of Tulare, Calif.; and a son, Truman Lee and his wife,
Billie, of Breckenridge, Texas. She is also survived by eight
grandsons, 22 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Johnson's
Funeral Home, 435 W. Beauregard, San Angelo, and graveside service
will be at 3 p.m. in Eola Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to
Optimal Hospice Foundation, 430 W. Caldwell, Suite C, Visalia, CA
93277. 
 
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HENRY ALLEN "FITZ" FITZHUGH

SAN ANTONIO - Henry Allen "Fitz" Fitzhugh, rancher, died Tuesday,
April 13, 2004. Fitz was born on Dec. 12, 1909, in Dover, Tenn., to
George and Asilee Fitzhugh. The family moved to Texas where Fitz, his
five brothers and two sisters, were raised on the family farm near
Tolar. Fitz graduated from Texas A&M College in 1933. He taught
vocational agriculture and coached the football team in Bronte (1933-
35), where he met Della to whom he was married for 68 years. As
County Agent for Menard (1935-38) and Bexar (1938-46) counties, Fitz
took special pride in mentoring 4-H Club members to excel as
livestock judges and exhibitors. From 1946, Fitz managed the Straus
Medina Hereford Ranch, recognized for producing quality Hereford
breeding stock. From 1964 to his retirement in 1989, he was the
managing partner of the Fitzhugh-Straus cattle operations. A
noteworthy achievement by this partnership was the importation of
Simmental (German Fleckvieh) in 1972, the first importation of this
popular cattle breed from Europe directly to the United States. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Della; his parents; and his
brothers and sisters. Survivors include son, Hank and wife, Nancy;
daughter, Chita Harris and husband, Lee; grandchildren, Nicol
Fitzhugh, Stephen Harris and Daniel Harris; and step-grandchildren,
Justin Harris and Lisa Dowdy Fitzhugh. "Fitz" will lie in state on
Friday morning, April 23, and Saturday morning, April 24. Memorial
service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Porter Loring
Chapel, San Antonio. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday,
April 26, in the cemetery in Bronte, Texas. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the Cancer Therapy and Research Center,
7979 Wurzbach, San Antonio, TX 78229; and to the Hospice San Antonio,
9303 Cinnamon Hill, Bldg. C, San Antonio, TX 78240. 
 
Porter Loring Mortuary 

TODD WEISHUHN

BIG SPRING - Todd was given to his family, David, Belinda and Amy
Weishuhn on July 17, 1987, by the Lord. He was a very loved son and
brother. Todd very much loved being in Little League baseball, junior
high and high school football and basketball. In junior high and high
school, he also participated in tennis and track, and in his
sophomore and junior years, he played golf. His athletic honors
include All-District Special Team 2003; First Team All-District
Receiver 2003; All West Texas Class A First Team Receiver 2003; and
2nd Team District in basketball. He was a member of the Glasscock
County 4-H Club, where he enjoyed showing his pigs, and was a member
of St. Lawrence Catholic Youth Organization. Todd's greatest hobbies
were riding his dirt bike and hunting, and he proudly showed off his
deer horns. Todd was a very outgoing person who never knew a
stranger. He always made time to play with children, especially his
cousins. Todd was a junior at Garden City High School and had plans
of following in his sister's footsteps and attending Texas Tech
University. Then on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, the Lord called him
home. Todd is survived by his parents, David and Belinda Weishuhn;
his sister, Amy and her husband, Justin Schwartz, all of St.
Lawrence; his grandparents, Lawrence and Helen Jost of St. Lawrence
and Presley and Ethel Weishuhn of Eola; his uncles and aunts, Steven
and Bridgett Jost and their children, Jordan, Saegan and Edwin;
Stuart and Cassy Jost and their daughter, Cadence, all of St.
Lawrence; Allen and JoAnn Weishuhn and their children, Brady and
Stephanie Weishuhn and their son, Gage, all of Vancourt; and Laurie
and Grant Tiplicek and their children, Hunter and Hudson of
Sweetwater; Linda and David Urbanek and their children, Joe, John and
Tanya and her daughter, Madison, all of Lowake; Donald and Theresa
Weishuhn and their children, Carrie, Cody and Cassie of Eola; his
godparents, Chris and Lana Hirt of St. Lawrence; and numerous other
family and friends. Pallbearers will be Allen Weishuhn, Donald
Weishuhn, David Urbanek, Steven Jost, Stuart Jost and Chris Hirt.
Honorary pallbearers will be the boys of the junior and senior
classes of Garden City along with all of Todd's Bearkat teammates.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at St. Lawrence Catholic
Church. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, at St.
Lawrence Catholic Church with the Rev. Bernard Gettigan, pastor,
officiating. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The
family suggests memorials to the Glasscock County EMS Services, P.O.
Box 249, Garden City, TX 79739. Online condolences can be made at
www.npwelch.com. 
 
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home 

KELSIE BARNETT

SAN ANGELO - Kelsie Barnett, 81, of San Angelo died Thursday, April
22, 2004, in a local hospital. Service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday,
April 24, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Butts
officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Nelson Roach, Jody Johnson, John Booth, Doug
Lawless, Christopher Grant and Stephen Grant. Honorary pallbearers
will be Tim Beyes and Jerry Barnett. Mr. Barnett was born on Aug. 18,
1918, in Pulaski, Tenn. He moved to San Angelo in 1934. Kelsie
enlisted in the Armed Forces in October of 1940 and was in the 2nd
Division and the Army Air Corps from 1940 to 1945. He was recalled
from 1950 to 1952 and served in the 14th Air Force as Inspector
General IG Team. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Kelsie and his brother, Emmett Barnett, started Barnett's Furniture
Store in 1947. Mr. Barnett retired from the store in 1987. He was
loved and is survived by his wife, Nancy Rogers; three children,
Melody Prichard and her husband, Rod, Marilyn Johnson-Nesrsta and her
husband, George, and Dennis Bowlin and his wife, Shirley, all of
Midland; four grandchildren, Cari Pearson of North Richland Hills,
Tamara Carrell and Whitney Bowlin of Midland and Rob Bowlin of Baton
Rouge, La.; and three great-grandchildren. Kelsie was preceded in
death by a son, David Bowlin; and grandson, Joey Johnson; a sister,
Lou Childs; and brothers, Norman and Emmett Barnett. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

GLENDA MOZELLE FLEMING STEWART

LLANO - Glenda Mozelle Fleming Stewart was born on Feb. 19, 1917, in
Baby Head, Texas, to Elsie Castellew and Lolan Fleming. She passed
away Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in Care Inn of Llano. Mozelle was a
homemaker, wife and mother all of her life, and her family and church
family were very important to her. She married M.J. Stewart Jr. on
June 29, 1935, in Llano, Texas. Mozelle was of the Church of Christ
faith and a member of the Llano Church of Christ. She was preceded in
death by her husband in 1991; and one daughter, Jadeane Yates, in
1977. Survivors include daughter, Janis Stiefel and husband, George;
son, Jimmie D. Stewart and wife, Jeanette; sister, Maxine McKim;
brother, Bill Fleming; grandchildren, Joe David Yates, Colin and
Chrissy Stiefel, Kim and Glenn Clayton, Jane Ann Stewart, Jay Paul
and Leah Stewart and Gair Stiefel; great-grandchildren, Jody Yates,
Weston Stiefel and Carli and Jordan Clayton. Graveside service will
be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in Llano City Cemetery in Llano,
with Brother Lester Bagley officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be
her many friends and church family. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Cherokee Children's Home or the charity of your choice. 
 
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home 

ALVIE HAINES

BURNET - Graveside service for Mr. Alvie Haines, 86, of Bertram will
be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, in Mount Zion Cemetery in Bertram with
Brother Truman Stinson and Brother Darrell Debo officiating. Mr.
Haines was born on June 28, 1917, to Earlie Joseph and Martha Ellen
Bishop Haines and died Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in Burnet. He was
proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army during World War
II. He was a retired cowboy boot maker and a member of the Burnet
Church of Christ. He married Fronia Betty Pearl, the love of his
life, on April 5, 1938, and just celebrated their 67th wedding
anniversary together. He is survived by his wife, Fronia; their son,
Terry Haines and his wife, Karen, of Bertram; grandchildren, Rhonda
Elston and her husband, Greg, Melody McPherson, Rodney Fike and his
wife, Linnette, Jay Haines and his wife, Mary; great-grandchildren,
Kylie Elston, Heather Elston, Lee McPherson and Ty Elston; and one
brother, William Earl Haines and his wife, Allene. The family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Edgar Funeral
Home. 
 
Edgar Funeral Home 

GLADYS MARIE HINES CORLEY

RICHARDSON - Gladys Marie Hines Corley was born Jan. 5, 1917, in
Gorman, Texas, and passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in
McKinney, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, George N.
Corley Jr.; parents, Carson Grady Hines and Alice Leona Goodnough
Hines; brothers, Roy W. Hines and Ray C. Hines; sister, Naomi Hines
Bell; and a nephew. She is survived by her son, Don Summar and wife,
Jan, of Dallas, Texas; two grandchildren, Rusty Summar and wife, Kim,
of Brenham, Texas, and Tracy Summar Griffin and husband, Hubert, of
Allen, Texas; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-
grandchildren; brother, Edgar Hines of Levelland, Texas; sisters,
Fern Hines Placker of San Antonio, Texas, and Mary Alice Hines
Chancey of Roswell, N.M.; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and a
host of friends. Ms. Corley attended school in Gorman, Texas, Stith-
Jones County School and Merkel, Texas. She was a licensed beautician
and worked in this capacity for several years in Abilene, Texas. She
was a cosmetology instructor at Audie and Joice School of Hair
Design. She completed her GED at St. Phillip College in San Antonio,
Texas. She was also employed by Southwestern Bell for several years.
After her marriage to Mr. Corley, she became a homemaker. She loved
life and her grandchildren brought her much joy. Service will be at
10 a.m. Friday, April 23, in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San
Antonio, Texas, officiated by Henry Talbott of San Antonio, Texas. 
 
Sparkman Funeral Home