TOM GREEN COUNTY TEXAS- Obits:San Angelo Standard-Times - July 1 -
July 12, 2004
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July 1 

MARIA ESTELLA RAMIREZ 

SAN ANGELO - Our beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Maria
Estella Ramirez, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004, in a local
hospital after a brave and lengthy battle with cancer. Estella was
born Jan. 7, 1935, in Del Rio to Manuel and Margarita Rizo. She was
preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Sylvia Burns.
Survivors include her loving husband of 49 years, Arturo H. Ramirez;
and sister, Hermenia Conrand and husband, Galindo, of Del Rio; her
sons, Arturo H. Ramirez Jr., Mike Ramirez and wife, Kerry, and Gerald
Ramirez and wife, Barbara; and daughter, Sabrina Martinez and
husband, Gabriel; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Ramirez Jr., Jason Kennedy, Tyler Jones,
Bryan Zbitowsky, Manuel Galindo and Richard Galindo. Visitation will
be 8 a.m. until service time on Thursday, July 1. Service will be at
4 p.m. Thursday, July 1, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial
in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family extends its deepest
appreciation to Dr. Cheruku and staff. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

MARY SHELTON WEST 

SAN ANGELO - Mary Shelton West, 100, of San Angelo, passed away
Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at her residence. Funeral service will be at
1 p.m. Thursday, July 1, in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.
Officiating will be Chaplain Mike Burson with VistaCare Hospice of
San Angelo. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Mrs. West was
born on Dec. 3, 1903, in Belton, Texas, to William and Jennie Sortor
Ballard. Mrs. West was a homemaker and mother of five children. She
resided with her daughter, Therese. She was under Hospice Care for
three years. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands,
Thomas Shelton and Luther West; and daughters, Bessie Barron and
Frances Shelton. Survivors are two daughters, Lela Lambe and husband,
George Zolovchik of Wolcott, Colo., and Therese Pollard of San
Angelo; one son, Benton Shelton of San Angelo; eight grandchildren;
12 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-
great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Lambe, Terry Dawn
Elliott, Judy Lose, Julie Owings, Gary Elliott and Kathy Ashlock.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Lambe, Brian Lambe and Don
Morris. The family would like to gratefully express their thanks to
her nurse, Lee Francis, her minister, Mike Burson, Monica Sanchez and
Kathy McCuistion and all of VistaCare that gave their loving care to
our mother. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider mailing a
contribution in Mrs. West's memory to VistaCare Hospice of San
Angelo, 940 B. Arroyo Drive, San Angelo, TX 76903. Mary's obituary
may be viewed at www.RobertMassie.com. 
 
Robert Massie Funeral Home 

MICHAEL RAYMOND McCLEERY 

SAN ANGELO - Michael Raymond McCleery, 18, of San Angelo passed away
Tuesday, June 29, 2004. Prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday,
July 1, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be at
10 a.m. Friday, July 2, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the
Rev. Carlos Valenzuela officiating. Interment will follow in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Michael was born May 7, 1986, in San
Angelo to his parents, James and Rachel McCleery. Michael had just
graduated from Lake View High School and was about to enlist in the
U.S. Air Force. Michael enjoyed simple things like fishing, writing
poetry, listening to music, playing with computers and playing the
guitar. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandmother,
Elzie McCleery, and paternal grandfather, Bill McCleery. Michael is
survived by his parents, James and Rachel McCleery of San Angelo;
maternal grandparents, Abel and Susie Lopez; paternal grandmother,
Janell Allen; paternal great-grandmother, Anna Phillips; uncles,
Robert and Richard Lopez; uncle, Billy McCleery and wife, Sylvia;
aunt, Renee Everitt and husband, T.J.; aunt, Judy Hinson and husband,
D'Wayne; aunt, Patti Haman and husband, Brad; aunt, Suzie McCleery;
and numerous cousins and friends. Pallbearers for the service will be
Santos Deanda, Martin Deanda, Conrad Deanda, Don Beck, David Deanda,
Beto Morales, Robert Lopez and Richard Lopez, all of San Angelo. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

JOE EARL HORTON 

CRANE - Joe Earl Horton, 79, of Crane died Tuesday, June 29, 2004,
in Odessa Medical Center Hospital. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, July 2, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike
Evans and the Rev. Clyde Womack officiating. Burial will follow in
Crane County Cemetery. Joe was born on Sept. 13, 1924, in Marie,
Texas. He served in the Army during World War II. He was stationed in
the South Pacific where he was wounded three times. He received the
Purple Heart, the Oakleaf Cluster Star, the Silver Star and the Good
Conduct Medal. He then worked in the oil field for more than 50
years. He worked for T & K Oilfield Services for more than 20 years.
He was still employed with Sol Well Service out of Crane. He is
survived by his wife of 58 years, Estelle Horton of Crane; two
daughters, Jeanette Noland and her husband, Gary Noland, of El Reno,
Okla., and Judy Powell and her husband, James Powell Sr., of Holland,
Ark.; a brother, R.C. Horton and wife, Betty, of Andrews; eight
grandchildren, Lisa Galloway, Veronica Schmidt, Kim Powell, Norman
Horton Jr., Joanna Womack, James Powell Jr., Shane Horton and Brandy
Briley; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
son, Norman Horton Sr. 
 
Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home 

ERIN RACHEL GARLOCK 

AUSTIN - Erin Rachel Garlock, beautiful baby girl of Brian and Laura
Book Garlock of Austin, was born on Saturday, June 26, and passed
away on Monday, June 28, 2004. She is loved and missed by her
grandparents, Robert H. Garlock, Lana Book and Willie McDaniel, and
Michael and Tina Book; aunts and uncles, Philip and Rebecca Warnick,
Robert and Tara Rainey, Sharon Smith, Dale and Brenda Moore, Allen
Garlock, James Robertson, Larry and Christy Henry, Richard Robertson
and David Robertson; godparents, Captain Natasha S'Chevalier and
Jason Jones; and an abundance of family and friends. Memorial service
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks
Funeral Home, 6300 William Cannon West, Austin, TX 78749. Memorial
contributions may be made in Erin's memory to Brian and Laura
Garlock, c/o Michael Book, CPA, 1002 S. Koenigheim St., San Angelo,
TX 76903; or to Seton Medical Center, c/o SMC NeoNatal, 1201 W. 38th
St., Austin, Texas 78705. 
 
Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home 

July 2 

SAM D. SOTOR 

SAN ANGELO - Sam D. Sotor, 3, passed away Friday, June 25, 2004, in
a local hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 3, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Quirino
Cornejo officiating. Sam was born April 28, 2001, to Dominador "Nick"
and Mary Lou Sotor. Sam was ill during his short life but was quite
the little trooper until God called him to join his other precious
Angels. He brought a lot of love and joy to his family, friends,
doctors, nurses and all the people he came in contact with. Although
it was hard to let "Our Sam" go, we know that he is resting now and
that someday we will join him in our Heavens above. We Will Always
Love You, SAM. The Sotor family is appreciative for Bratton's and
their help, our friends here in San Angelo, and a special thanks to
employees at Verizon for their love and support. Survivors are his
parents, brothers, Donavon and Gabriel, and sister, Lucy Sotor, all
of San Angelo; maternal grandparents, Aurelio and Rachel Dominguez;
aunties, Isabel, Betty, Annabelle and Angie; uncles, D-Day, Mario and
Gary; and numerous cousins. 
 
Robert Massie Funeral Home 

MILDON "CHATCHIE" RICHTER HAVINS 

SAN ANGELO - The Father called Mildon "Chatchie" Richter Havins to
her eternal home at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2004, with her son
and husband by her side. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 2, at
Johnson's Funeral Home. The celebration of her home-going is at 10
a.m. Saturday, July 3, at the First Assembly of God, with Pastor
David Henry, Pastor David Smith and Pastor Floyd Jennings
officiating. Chatchie will be laid to rest in Lawnhaven Memorial
Gardens in San Angelo. Chatchie was born on Nov. 3, 1921, to Lewis
and Ida Lynch Finney. She married H.A. "Poor Boy" Richter on March
20, 1938. They had 42 years together. H.A. preceded her in death on
Jan. 21, 1980. Chatchie married Cleo M. Havins on July 24, 1993, in
San Angelo. Chatchie was a member of First Assembly of God since
1946. She served as a Sunday School teacher for the junior girls
class and young adults class for several years each. She was also the
secretary of the Christ Ambassadors Youths for several years, then
elected president and served in this capacity for many years.
Chatchie owned and operated Natural Food Center for 13 years; she
then sold it in 1986 and retired at the age of 65. During her years
she loved her Lord and enjoyed traveling to see His wonderful world.
Some of the places she has been include Alaska, Hawaii with her
beloved sister Gladys, Caribbean cruise visiting eight islands,
California, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, Florida, and
of course, Texas. She and Cleo have spent seven summers in Ruidoso,
N.M. Chatchie is survived by her husband, Cleo M. Havins; son, Gary
Don Richter and his wife, Sandra; grandson (her pride and joy), Eric
Lee Richter; three sisters, Gladys Richter and Helen Zipper, both of
San Angelo, and Esther Barrett of Waco; one brother, C.L. Finney and
his wife, Mary, of Portland, Ore.; and many nieces, nephews and
friends. Preceding her in death were two infant sons, Billy Joe
Richter and Jack Edward Richter; daughter, Rajeana Kae Richter, age 6
years, 7 months, on Sept. 27, 1964; two brothers, Clarence Finney and
Alfred Finney; four sisters, Bessie Fikes, Jessie Curti, Dorothy
Caudill and Lillie Mae; and her mother and father, Lewis and Ida
Finney. Also preceding her in death are a very special friend,
Dorothy Larsen, and a sister-in-law, Ella Mae Richter Hubbard. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

CHARLES E. HUFFMAN 

OZONA - Pastor Charles E. Huffman went to his Lord and Savior on
Tuesday, June 29, 2004. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday,
July 2, at Ozona United Methodist Church with burial in Cedar Hill
Cemetery. Charles was born on May 4, 1933. He was a loving and caring
husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. He was a Korean War
veteran. Charles was pastor of Faith Lutheran Church of Ozona and
Hope Lutheran Church of Sonora. He loved sharing the Lord's word with
everyone; and many people will miss his weekly "words of wisdom" on
the sign in front of Crockett Automotive. Survivors include his
mother, Maurine Huffman; wife, Betty Huffman; sons, Vince Huffman and
wife Karen, and Edward "Bubs" Huffman; sisters, Jane Ann Dalby and
husband James, and Paula Hester and husband Sammi; and his very
special granddaughter, Hilary Huffman. He was preceded in death by
his father, Avis Huffman. Pallbearers will be Robert Hibdon, Penn
Baggett, Ricky Krajca, Bobby Bangman, Melvin Wendy, Billy Martin,
John L. Henderson and Randy Branch. Honorary pallbearers will be
Trazell Hayes, Rex Fenton, Fred Atkins, Oliver Wuest, Larry Graves
and Brent Gesh. The family requests that memorials be made to the
charity of your choice. 
 
Preddy Funeral Home 

July 3 

ROBERT EWELL McKNIGHT 

ODESSA - Fort Davis rancher Robert Ewell McKnight died Thursday,
July 1, 2004, following a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. He
was 72 years of age. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday,
July 3, in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas. Honorary
pallbearers will be Sonny Henderson, Ted Gray, Jim White, Alan
Hawkins, Sonny McElroy, Palmer Willis, Tom Rodman, Trey Edwards, Ray
Stocker, Jimmy Powell and Vern Foreman. Memorials may be sent to the
Moira Reinhardt Scholarship Fund, in care of the James L. West
Special Care Center, 1111 Summit Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76102; the Food
Pantry, P.O. Box 244, Fort Davis, TX 79734; Meals on Wheels in care
of Lorena Wells, Fort Davis, TX 79734; or to the charity of your
choice. Bob was born to Ewell and Lucille White McKnight on Aug. 10,
1931, in San Angelo, Texas. He graduated from Odessa High School in
1948. McKnight's college years were interrupted because he served in
the U.S. Air Force for three years. He graduated from Texas Christian
University in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1955, but always considered
himself a member of the Class of 1952. A fifth generation rancher,
McKnight ranched in Ector, Crane, Jeff Davis and Brewster counties.
In 1968, he and his family moved to Fort Davis. McKnight served as a
director of the First National Bank of Odessa, the Fort Davis State
Bank and the First National Bank of Alpine. He was also a past
president of the Fort Davis School Board. In addition, Bob was an
active member of the Sandhills Hereford and Quarter Horse Show of
Odessa, along with the Texas Hereford Association, where he served as
a vice president, and the Texas Cattleraisers Association. In 1993,
McKnight was named a recipient of the Community Statesman Award and
Distinguished Former Odessan Award for Ranching. And, in 2003, he was
elected as an Honorary Director of the Texas Hereford Association.
Survivors include daughters, Debbie and Jeff Milburn of Colorado
Springs, Colo., Cathy and Bill Albers of Dallas, Marci and Ned
Stocker of Fort Worth, Sue and Charles Ivey of Abilene, and Becca and
Mark Stupfel of Fort Worth; sons, Bobby and Lynda McKnight of Fort
Davis, and John McKnight of Fort Worth; sister, Joann and Ed Magruder
of Odessa; grandchildren, Jane, Michael, Andrew, Cameron, Jennifer,
Jacqueline, Mary Katherine, Chilton, Cole, James and Anna; niece,
Elizabeth Lambert of Austin; and nephew, Louis Lambert of San
Antonio. Bob McKnight exhibited much strength and resilience in his
struggle with Parkinson's disease. He lived each day with hope,
optimism and love. The McKnight family wishes to thank the many
people who contributed to his care throughout this long and valiant
battle. They include Dr. John W. Foster Jr. of Midland, Dr. Janice
Knebl of Fort Worth, and the fine and loving staff of the James L.
West Special Care Center in Fort Worth, along with the very special
caregivers that became extensions of our family in both Fort Davis
and Fort Worth. Bob leaves an everlasting legacy of unconditional
love, unconscious humility, understanding and generosity. He will be
missed and remembered by all. Dad has been our "rock" throughout our
lives, guiding each of us with his unfailing love, patience and
understanding. We do miss you so much. We love you, Dad. 
 
Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home 

GERTRUDE HABY  

SAN ANGELO - Gertrude Haby, 90, of San Angelo passed away Friday,
July 2, 2004, at her daughter's residence. Service will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 3, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kary
Rawlings officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial
Gardens. Gertrude was born on Oct. 21, 1913, in Hamburg, Germany, to
Kurt W. and Caroline Hoegner. Living through two world wars, the road
of life was filled with many tragedies and sorrows. Unending strength
carried her through. She was married to Kurt Claus on Aug. 5, 1939.
When she lost her husband in World War II on the Russian front, she
became the sole provider of her aging parents and her only child. In
1952, the opportunity arose to immigrate to the United States. Along
with her parents and daughter, she made her home in Galveston, Texas,
and married Capt. Emile Haby. Again death took her husband and again
she became sole provider. With little knowledge of the English
language, she bravely took a job at John Sealy Hospital. There she
started the computer statistical department and began teaching young
students the new ways of charting patient records. After 25 years,
she retired from the University of Texas Medical Branch and enjoyed
her senior years with family and friends in San Angelo. She was an
artist, created needle works and collected stamps, and for more than
60 years, baked gingerbread houses, as anyone will remember if they
ever saw her delightful creations. She leaves behind beautiful
memories of a life of strength and courage. Survivors include her
daughter, Gisela Thompson; four grandchildren, Steven Thompson and
wife Debbie, Patricia Thompson Hogan and husband Mike, Kurt Thompson
and wife Lisa, and Kathy Hobson and husband Mike; and 10 great-
grandchildren, Sarah Hobson, Andrea Thompson, Jacob Thompson, Zachary
Thompson, Caleb Thompson, Frank Carino, Nickolaus Hobson, Christopher
Hobson, Nathan Thompson and Tess Hogan. The family wishes to express
a special thanks to the staff and nurses with Hospice of San Angelo
and request any memorials be made to them. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

July 4 

JUSTO HIRAM GUERRA 

SAN ANGELO - Justo Hiram Guerra, 60, of San Angelo passed away
Saturday morning surrounded by his wife, children, sisters, brothers,
nieces and nephews after a courageous battle with cancer. Justo was
born May 5, 1944, in Jimenez, Coah, Mexico. He was the owner and
founder of San Angelo-based Justo Guerra Construction Company. Justo
formed his company 21 years ago, and he led his loyal employees
through his strong work ethic. Justo's pride and joy was his family,
and the love for the outdoors, particularly fishing. Justo also
quietly helped many people in need. Justo is preceded in death by his
parents, Justo Hiram and Zare Villarreal Guerra. He is survived by
his wife of 35 years, Maria Guadalupe Guerra; two sons, Justo Hiram
Guerra IV of San Angelo and Julio Guerra, a United States Marine
currently serving in Iraq; one daughter, Julia Santeliz and son-in-
law Hely Santeliz of Miami, Fla.; one granddaughter, Catherine Nicole
Guerra; and one grandson, Justo Hiram Guerra V. Justo was also
lovingly looking forward to the birth of a third grandchild in
October. He is also survived by his sisters, Julia Constancio and
Dora Talamantes, both of San Angelo; and two brothers, Arturo Guerra
of San Carlos, Coah, Mexico, and Juan Andres Guerra of Piedras
Niegras, Coah, Mexico; and numerous nephews and nieces. Pallbearers
will be Justo Guerra IV, Julio Guerra, Arturo Constancio and Mel
Luna, all of San Angelo, Jose Antonio Guerra of San Carlos, Coah,
Mexico, and Hely Santeliz. Viewing and rosary will take place at 6:30
p.m. Monday, July 5, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Mass of Christian
service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at St. Joseph's
Catholic Church with Father Quirino Cornejo officiating. Burial will
follow in Lawnhaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie
Funeral Home. The family wishes to offer special thanks to Hospice of
San Angelo nurses, Dora, Lea and Janet; and to Dr. Raj Cheruku's
staff and the Shannon Medical Clinic In lieu of flowers, kindly
consider mailing a contribution in Mr. Guerra's memory to Hospice of
San Angelo, 36 E. Twohig, Ste. 1100, San Angelo, TX 76903. This
obituary may be viewed online at www.Robert Massie.com 
 
Robert Massie Funeral Home 

July 5 

MINNIE JARREL 

GARLAND - Minnie "Squirt" Jarrell, age 86, formerly of San Angelo,
was born Nov. 24, 1917, and passed away Friday, July 2, 2004. She is
survived by her son, Richard "Dick" Jarrell; daughter Barbara A.
Turner and husband Jerry; sister Margie LaBarbera and husband Louis;
five nephews and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lathie Edward Jarrell. A graveside service will be held
Tuesday, July 6, at 1:15 p.m. in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. 

 
Williams Funeral Directors 


July 6 

ANTHONY TEMPLE "TONY" BURSON 

HASKELL - Anthony Temple "Tony" Burson, 57, of Haskell died on
Sunday, July 4, 2004, in a local hospital. Funeral service will be at
2 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at First Baptist Church with Dusty Garrison
and Randy Packwood officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Cemetery
in Haskell. Tony was born Jan. 5, 1947, in Haskell to the late
Raymond and Estelle Burson. He graduated from Haskell High School in
1965, and received a bachelors degree from West Texas State
University. Tony worked as a self-employed farmer, and was a member
of the Haskell City Council, Kiwanis Club, The Gin Board, and served
on the board of the Haskell Country Club. He was most recently
employed by the United States Department of Agriculture. Tony was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Haskell. He is survived by a
daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Brendan Weatherman of Brady; a
daughter, Amy Burson of Lubbock; a twin brother and sister-in-law,
Tim and Linda Burson of Haskell; two sisters and brothers-in-law,
Wanda and John Rogers of Abilene, and Sherry and Larry Upshaw of
Eden; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and a
special friend, Peggy Lane of Lubbock. Pallbearers will be Tony's
nephews, Jimmy and Patrick Burson; and cousins, Mickey Packwood,
David Burson, Randy Burson and Marc Burson. Honorary pallbearers will
include Vonnie Hise, Edward Feemster, Larry Kimbrough, David Drinnon,
Roger Kalina and Dewayne Wood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to the First Baptist Church, 301 North Avenue E, Haskell, TX
79521; Hendrick Hospice of Abilene, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604;
or donor's favorite charity. 
 
Holden-McCauley Funeral Home 

ROBERT "SKEET" HETRICK 

SAN ANGELO - Robert "Skeet" Hetrick, 58, of Talpa went to be with
the Lord on Saturday, July 3, 2004, at Baylor Medical Center in
Dallas, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Skeet was born
Feb. 26, 1946, to Robert and Erma Hetrick in Dayton, Ohio. After
spending most of his childhood moving around the country in a
military family, he moved to San Angelo in 1962. He graduated from
San Angelo Central High School in 1964. He was an excellent athlete
and enjoyed playing both baseball and basketball for the Bobcats and
San Angelo College. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army
from 1969-71 in Panama. When he returned to San Angelo, he began
working as a roofer and continued up until the time of his illness
earlier this year. He married Mitzi Stephenson on April 8, 2000. His
favorite hobbies were elk hunting in Colorado each fall with his best
friend Max, and playing golf. He was preceded in death by his
parents. He is survived by his wife, Mitzi of Talpa; his brother,
Barry Hetrick and wife, Nita, of Kemp; his brother-in-law, Rex
Stephenson and wife, Stacy; and his father-in-law, Bill Stephenson,
all of San Angelo. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews,
Kamy Taylor, Jacob and Sarah Hetrick, and Joshua, Taylor and Nathan
Stephenson; a special cousin, Cindy Weems of Lufkin; and many, many
friends. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at
Johnson's Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 7,
in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Rex Stephenson, J.D. Steward
and Mike Steward officiating. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. in
Rockwood Cemetery in Rockwood, Texas. Pallbearers will be Max Havlik,
Danny Byrd, Kenny Johnson, Stacy Allen, Jacob Hetrick, Doug "Paco"
Wells, Scotty Chastain and Ricky Agnew. Honorary pallbearers will be
all of Skeet's golf buddies. The family requests that memorials be
made to the West Texas Boys Ranch in San Angelo, the Rockwood
Cemetery Association in Rockwood, Texas, or a favorite charity. "And
the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ,
after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and
make you strong, firm and steadfast." 1 Peter 5:10 (NIV) 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

MANUELA G. MENDEZ 

SONORA - Manuela G. Mendez, 85, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2004, in
Crockett County Care Center. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
July 7, at St. Ann's Catholic Church with burial to follow in Sonora
Cemetery. She was born June 17, 1919, in Allende, Coah., Mexico, and
was a longtime resident of Sonora. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Juan Mendez; a son, Alberto Mendez; a daughter, Dora Elia
Mendoza; two brothers, Francisco Gallegos and Antonio Gallegos; and a
sister, Louisa Lozano. She is survived by sons, Frank Mendez and
wife, Dora, Arnold Mendez and wife, Maria, Santiago Mendez and wife,
Clemenza, Pedro Mendez and Roberto Mendez and wife, Francisca;
daughters, Juanita Herrera and husband, Roberto, Maria Louisa Cortez
and husband, Martin, and Lydia Saldana; two sisters, Anita Samaniego
and Valentina Gallegos; 61 grandchildren; 113 great-grandchildren;
and three great-great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank
Crockett County Care Center, Hudspeth Nursing Home, Heritage House,
Laura Blaylock and Veronica Fierro with Hospice of San Angelo, Dr.
Marcus Sims and Dr. Denver Marsh. 
 
Kerbow Funeral Home 


July 7 

EMMA LOUISE "GRANNY" LAMB 

FORT WORTH - Emma Louise "Granny" Lamb, 84, died Sunday, July 4,
2004, at home with her family by her side in Fort Worth. Funeral will
be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Highland Church of Christ with
Brother Earl Griffin and Brother Les Steward officiating. Burial will
be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 8, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San
Angelo. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Laurel Land
Funeral Home of Fort Worth. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to Vitas Hospice, 2501 Parkview Drive, Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX
76102. Emma Louise was born on May 13, 1920, in Cleburne. At an early
age she moved to San Angelo. It was there she met and married Sheardy
Alvin Lamb in May 1941. He preceded her in death in December 1998.
She was a devoted member of Highland Church of Christ for more than
35 years before moving to Lakewood Village Retirement Center. She was
a vibrant woman who dedicated her life to her husband, children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family is grateful for the
loving care and concern given to Louise by the staff at Lakewood
Village and Vitas Hospice. Louise was preceded in death by her only
granddaughter, Lora Deanne Lamb; and sister, Lonora Glendenning.
Survivors include children, Barbara York and husband Bob of San
Angelo, Gerald Lamb and wife Mary of Everman, Janice Whitchurch and
husband Mike of Keller; grandchildren, Bobby Jr., Brian and Kallie,
James and Claudia, Joshua and Jacob; great-grandchildren, Lindsey and
Dalton; and brothers, Leo Logan and wife Wanda of Waco, Larry Logan
and wife Juanita of Dallas, and Leroy Logan of Dover, N.H. 
 
Laurel Land Funeral Home 

AILEEN ReVAE "CLYDE" ROBERTS 

SAN ANGELO - Aileen ReVae "Clyde" Roberts, a resident of San Angelo,
Texas, for many years, died suddenly Monday, July 5, 2004, at her
residence in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 69 years. Clyde loved
"pretty things." She took so much pride in caring for her yard and
flowers. She loved and cared for all animals. She loved music and
singing, but most of all she loved making people laugh. Clyde was
very outgoing and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Clyde was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and by her
second husband, Jim Roberts. She is survived by the loves of her
life, daughters, Lawanna Kiser and ReNay Cornelius; and two
grandchildren, Reesie Edmondson and Lance Kiser. She is also survived
by her first husband, Frank Healy; special friend, Russell Knudsen;
and by her baby, Desiree (her beloved Chihuahua). A memorial service
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, in Johnson's Funeral Home
Chapel with a family visitation immediately following the service. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 

WILLIAM HAROLD "BILL" SEAMAN 

SAN ANGELO - William Harold "Bill" Seaman, 83, of San Angelo died
Monday, July 5, 2004, in a local hospital. Following a private family
graveside service, a memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
July 15, in Community Hills Christian Church with the Rev. Casey
Heilman and the Rev. O'Neal Westbrook officiating. A visitation will
follow the service for family and friends at the church. Mr. Seaman
was born on Oct. 25, 1920, in Lueders, Texas. He was the only child
of Seth William and Linnie Fitzgerald Seaman. Bill, or Billy as he
was known to most of his friends and relatives, was active in high
school sports and was captain of the school's first football team.
Bill attended John Tarleton College at Stephenville, Texas, before
joining the Army Air Force in October 1942. After training at several
armament schools, he was commissioned a second lieutenant at the Air
Force Technical Training Command, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
Bill served in England as squadron armament officer in the 458th Bomb
Group (H) stationed at Horsham St. Faith. After the war, Bill
attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth where he received a
degree in geology. While working in Dallas he met Lucy Ligon, and
they were married in 1950. Bill was assistant district director of
the Oil and Gas Division of the Texas Railroad Commission when he
retired in 1982. Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lucy Ligon
Seaman. He is also survived by two sons and a daughter, William H.
Seaman Jr. and his wife, JoAnn, and their sons, Reed and wife
Jennifer and their daughter, Addison, of Oceanside, Calif. and Ryan
of Richardson; David Vernon Seaman and his wife, Sandra, and their
children, Seth and Samantha of Dallas; Lisa Fraley and her husband,
J.B., of San Angelo and daughter Sara Mundell of Dallas; and two
cousins, Helen Patterson and Jimmy Fitzgerald of Marshall, Texas. Mr.
Seaman was a charter member of College Hills Christian Church and
also served as a deacon and elder. Bill was a longtime volunteer for
Meals for the Elderly and Drive for Recovery for the American Cancer
Society. The family wishes to express its most sincere thanks to both
Dr. Peter Chang and Dr. Raj Cheruku. They cared for Bill for more
than five years. The family thanks them for their outstanding care,
friendship, kindness and never-ending patience. Memorials may be made
to Community Hills Christian Church, Meals for the Elderly or a
favorite charity. 
 
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DONALD LEE HUSS 

MENARD - Donald Lee Huss, 77, of Menard, Texas, died Tuesday, July
6, 2004. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 8, in
Rest Haven Cemetery with the Rev. Monte Jones officiating. Dr. Huss
was born on April 16, 1927, in Munday, Texas, to Ira Lee and
Bernadine Freemon Huss. He married Bobby M. Kidd on Nov. 28, 1948, in
Mason, Texas. He was a United Nations diplomat and a member of
Calvary Episcopal Church. A veteran of World War II and the Korean
War, Dr. Huss earned B.S., M.S. and PhD degrees in range management,
with minors in forestry, animal husbandry and genetics. Regarding his
professional career, he was a range specialist with the Soil
Conservation Service from 1949 to 1953 before commencing graduate
studies at Texas A&M University. He was made an Instructor of Range
Management at Texas A&M University in 1955 and an assistant professor
in 1958 with a three-fourth teaching and one-fourth research
appointment. The latter included an assignment as leader of cattle
and sheep production systems research on the Texas Range Station. Dr.
Huss joined the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO) in 1967 and served in various capacities until his retirement
in 1987. He was range management officer on field projects in
Monterrey, Mexico, and Bariloche, Argentina, from 1967 to 1973; and
pasture and forage officer at Recife, Brazil, from 1973 to 1974. He
moved to Cairo, Egypt, in 1974 to become regional range and fodder
crop officer for the FAO Near East Region. He also simultaneously
acted as regional animal production and health officer for two years,
and he was seconded to the FAO European Region for one month per year
for several years as a consultant to a project in Turkey. He was
appointed Regional Animal Production Officer for Latin America and
the Caribbean with headquarters at Santiago, Chile, in 1980, a post
he maintained until retirement. Dr. Huss worked in 42 countries in
the Near East, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
He was instrumental in the formulation and implementation of various
activities related to animal production in general, environmental
conservation, small-animal species production, range and cultivated
pasture management, fodder crop production and conservation,
training, research and extension. He was experienced in animal
management along with the practices required for providing adequate
nutrition. Regarding natural resources, Dr. Huss advocated that the
needs of the present could be met without compromising those of the
future. He participated in various missions and activities in the
Near East Region aimed at instigating action to combat the
desertification of rangeland, and he successfully initiated some
pilot projects accordingly. Believing that a cadre of trained
technicians is essential to development, Dr. Huss formulated and
conducted various national and regional training courses in such
subjects as range management and forage conservation and in goat,
hair sheep, rabbit and guinea pig production technologies and
extension methodologies. Training manuals were prepared in connection
with them. In 1980, Dr. Huss initiated a "Small Animals for Small
Farms" program for Latin America and the Caribbean designed to
improve the livelihoods of some 13 million small-farm families. This
entailed activities related to promotion, project identification, and
formulation and training at both the technician and producer levels.
He introduced the use of self-teaching manuals as a means of
transferring fundamental husbandry technologies to producers, and he
formed small-animal production cooperative networks in the Caribbean
and Andean zones to hasten development. He also formed the
International Working Group for the Promotion of Rangelands in Latin
America and initiated supporting activities. These included training
courses for university professors in South America, co-authorship of
a text, "Principios de Manejo de Praderas Naturales," and the
formation of national working groups. Dr. Huss authored or co-
authored more than 100 publications written in either English or
Spanish. Some of his publications were translated into Portuguese,
Turkish, French and Arabic. He spoke English and Spanish and had a
working knowledge of Portuguese. He was a recipient of Texas A&M
University's Memorial Student Center Appreciation and Distinguished
Service Awards, and he was named the 1966 College of Agriculture
Honor Professor, a recognition awarded by students. The Society for
Range Management gave him its Outstanding Achievement and Service
Award in 1975 and its Fellow Award in 1979. He was placed in his high
school's Hall of Fame in 1984, and he was appointed to the National
Research Council's Panel on Microlivestock in 1986. After retirement,
Donald returned to Menard. He was active in promoting the historical
values of his hometown. He was a member of Masonic Lodge, Business
Men's Association, Friends of Fort McKavett, American Meat Goat
Association and several honor societies. He was active in promoting
the production of meat goats and cashmere goats. During his free
time, he enjoyed ranching and farming along the San Saba River. He
was a loving and devoted husband and the best father anyone could
ever have. Survivors include his wife, Bobby M. Huss; one daughter,
Roberta Huss Schoch and husband David; one grandson, Derek Donald
Schoch of New Braunfels, Texas; two brothers, George Huss and wife
Dot of Florida, Ben Huss and wife Betty of Dallas, Texas; nephews,
Alex Huss, Gary Huss and Jeffrey Huss; and many, many loving family
members and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations to Menard Public Library. 
 
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HENRY WILLIAM BELL 

SAN ANGELO - Henry William Bell, 76, of San Angelo passed from this
life on Sunday morning, July 4, 2004, in Big Spring V. A. Hospital.
He was born on April 2, 1928, in Mulligan, Texas, to parents, Henry
Walter and Elmer Jones Bell. Henry was an avid outdoorsman who loved
to fish the area lakes. He loved kids and enjoyed telling many tall
tales. He always had a smile on his face for everyone he met. Henry
is survived by his children, Steve Bell and his wife, Kim, of
Christoval, Boise Matthews of Artesia, N.M., Mitchell S. Bell and his
wife, Delana, of Euless, Texas; and grandchildren, KaTrina and Steven
Bell, both of Christoval. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 7, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Buddy Trull
officiating. The family will receive visitors at the KOA Kampgrounds
camp recreation room at 6699 Knickerbocker Road (towards Lake
Nasworthy) following the service. 
 
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July 8 

SHARON KAY RENFROE 

SAN ANGELO - Sharon Kay Renfroe, 38, of San Angelo passed away
Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in San Angelo. Funeral service will be at 2
p.m. Friday, July 9, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Charlie Beal officiating. Interment will follow in Fairmount
Cemetery. Sharon was born Dec. 13, 1965, in San Angelo to her
parents, Elmo Murray and Barbara Ann Lawrence Renfroe. Waiting in
heaven are her mother, Barbara Martin, and her grandparents, Ada and
Ben Lawrence. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Gregory of
Midland; son, David Jeffrey DePauw of San Angelo; sisters, Barbara
McBride of San Angelo, Belinda Renfroe of Chickasha, Okla., and Ada
Davis of San Angelo; three uncles, Benny Lawrence of San Angelo, Bill
Lawrence of Abilene, and Buster Lawrence of San Angelo; one aunt,
Billie Jo Cooley of Brownwood; two special nephews, Jeffery Scott
Cooley and Joe "Joey" Thomaas Archer; as well as numerous other
nieces, nephews and cousins. 
 
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FRANCISCO "FRANK" DELEON PECINA 

SAN ANGELO - Francisco "Frank" Deleon Pecina, 69, of San Angelo
passed away Saturday, July 3, 2004, to be with the Lord after a
battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Francisco Reyna Pecina; four brothers and one sister. Rosary
service will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, July 9, in Johnson's
Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday,
July 10, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles
Greenwell officiating. Burial will follow in Belvedere Memorial Park.
Survivors include wife, Mary G. Pecina; sons, Greg Pecina and wife
Gina, and Frank Pecina III; daughters, Lisa Pecina and Norma Pecina;
and extended family member, Lucy Pecina. Grandchildren are Michael
Pecina and wife Michelle, Armando Castillo, Veronica Vasquez, Mary
Sinquay Nobles and husband Stephen, Vincente F. Nandin, David Pecina,
Frank Pecina IV and Robert Pecina. Surviving brother is Torivio
"Bobby" Pecina and wife Connie from El Mirage, Ariz. Mr. Pecina is
also survived by many extended family members and friends. The family
would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. Rahman, Dr. Hewell,
Dr. Cook, Dr. Heare and staff. Also a sincere appreciation and thank
you to Hospice of San Angelo. In lieu of flowers, please send
donations to Hospice of San Angelo or American Cancer Society. 
 
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Lula Sarah "Sally" Motley Huffman 

JUNCTION - Lula Sarah Motley Huffman (nicknamed "Blackie" and also
"Sally") died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at her home in Baton Rouge, La.
Mrs. Huffman died in her sleep following a long battle with breast
cancer and bone cancer. Mrs. Huffman was born Feb. 11, 1916, in
Menard, Texas. She was the youngest twin of a set of identical twins
born to Lucy Fant Hodges Motley and Robert James Motley. Her mother,
Lucy, was one of the Hodges triplets. "Blackie," as she was known
while growing up, lived at the Hodges Hotel that her mother owned and
operated in Junction, Texas. She left Junction after marrying Robert
Lee Huffman in 1937. Blackie was a frequent visitor to Junction and
to her yearly high school class reunions. In 1947, the Huffman family
moved to New Orleans, La. There Mrs. Huffman was known to everyone as
"Sally." She was an active member of St. Luke's United Methodist
Church, the WSCS, the UMW, the League of Women Voters, PTA, the
Daughters of the American Revolution and the Shell Wives Club. Mrs.
Huffman worked for D. H. Holmes, Ltd. in New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs.
Huffman were married 41 years before Mr. Huffman died in 1978. She
then moved to Baton Rouge, La., where she lived for the past 26
years. Miss Sally was well known in Baton Rouge and on the campus of
Louisiana State University, where she was known as "Mom," having
served for 13 years as a housemother for Delta Gamma and Kappa Delta
Sororities. She was a frequent model in Baton Rouge for D.H. Holmes
and for many of the various clubs and organizations to which she
belonged. She was an active member of University United Methodist
Church, the Chancel Choir, the UUMC Retired Club, the Campus Club,
Chapter AJ of P.E.O., the Daughters of the American Revolution, the
Music Club of Baton Rouge, the Shell Retired Club, Bengal Belles and
the LSU Alumni Association. Sally's favorite pastimes were bridge and
dancing. She belonged to several bridge clubs and always said that
"Bridge keeps my mind alert and makes me feel alive and happy!" She
enjoyed winning at bridge but was a gracious and patient teacher as
well. She loved to dance and was a regular attendee of the Tuesday
afternoon Tea Dances in Baton Rouge. Sally will be sadly missed but
fondly remembered by her many friends and family members. She always
had a smile for everyone, never met a stranger and was happy
throughout her entire life. A role model to many, Sally lived a
wonderful, full and rewarding life. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert Lee Huffman Sr.; by her twin sister, Eula Lily
"Brownie" Motley Ekis; her sister, Lucille Motley McElroy Taylor; and
two brothers, Robert Menefee "Buzz" Motley and Dillard Motley. She is
survived by her two sons and two daughters: Robert Lee Huffman Jr. of
Metairie, La.; James Joseph Huffman of Allen, Texas; Sally Huffman
Czerwinski of Keller, Texas, and Mary Lou Huffman Selby of Charlotte,
N.C. She is also survived by her two daughters-in-law, Virginia
Huffman and Brenda Huffman; her two sons-in-law, Mike Czerwinski and
Stafford Selby; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday,
July 8, at the Graham Funeral Home in Junction, Texas. Mrs. Huffman's
funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 9, at the First
Presbyterian Church in Junction, Texas. The Rev. George R. Stewart of
Fredericksburg, Texas, will officiate at the funeral service.
Interment will follow in the Junction Cemetery. A Memorial Service
celebrating her life will follow in Baton Rouge, La., on Saturday,
July 17. The Memorial will be at 10 a.m. at the University United
Methodist Church next to the LSU campus. The Rev. Philip Woodland,
Mrs. Huffman's longtime friend and minister, will conduct the
Memorial Service. Memorial donations may be made to the Zeta Tau
Alpha Foundation, 3450 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
Donations may be designated for Breast Cancer research. Pallbearers
at the funeral service will be Robert Lee Huffman Jr., James Huffman,
Dan Huffman, Tim Huffman, Mike Czerwinski, Stafford Selby, Greg Ekis,
Jim Eager and Frank Randolph. Honorary pallbearers are Ken Baillie,
Jim Madden, Jay Madden, John McElroy, Jim Olafson, Hugh Vogt V, Pete
Cartmell, Todd Beam, Rob Roy Spiller, John Warren, Jerry Hopkins and
Tim O'Sullivan. 
 
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WILLIAM H. DARBY 

McCAMEY - William Henry "Bill" Darby passed away Monday, June 28,
2004, in McCamey, Texas. A longtime resident of McCamey, Bill was
born Feb. 19, 1920, in Clinton, Ind., to Thomas E. Darby and Effie
Essie Julian Darby. After graduation from Lash High School in
Zanesville, Ohio, Bill held a variety of jobs including the grocery
business, sales and auto mechanics. In 1941, right after the Japanese
attack on Pearl Harbor, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army and was
trained in Sherman Tanks. He was promoted to captain and became a
company commander in the 752nd Tank Battalion, serving in North
Africa and Italy. Bill was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver
Star for his combat duty, and his entire unit received a Presidential
Unit Citation for spending 316 consecutive days in combat. On Jan. 9,
1943, Bill married Sally Oteka Campbell in Fort Smith, Ark. After the
war, Bill returned to Zanesville, Ohio, with his wife, Oteka, and
began his career as an auto mechanic. Bill and Oteka had two children
while living in Zanesville, William Henry Darby II and Deborah Ann
Darby. In 1950, Bill and his family relocated to McCamey to be closer
to his wife's family. Bill operated Hodges Automotive in McCamey
until 1985. After "retiring" from the automotive business, Bill
became active at McCamey Music Mart, which is owned by his niece,
Joanne Darby. He enjoyed traveling with Joanne to music functions
around the area as well as out of state. Bill loved life and took
everything one day at a time. Bill was a member of the American
Legion and DAV and the First United Methodist Church of McCamey. For
several years Bill was a Scout Master for the local Boy Scouts. Bill
was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Oteka, in 1984; and a
brother, Thomas Julian Darby, also in 1984. Bill is survived by a
son, William H. Darby II and his wife, Patricia, of Midland;
daughter, Deborah Ann Darby of Cottonwood, Ariz.; sisters, Elizabeth
Groce of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Jane Gosnell of Tampa, Fla., and Helen
May Coulter of Zanesville, Ohio; grandchildren, William H. Darby III
of Decatur, Texas, Holly Marie Ingmire of Midland, and Libra Joslyn
Anulf of Sweden; and great-granddaughter, Mikayla Jean Reeves of
Midland. Bill is also survived by his niece and best friend, Joanne
Darby of McCamey; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. A
memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at the First
United Methodist Church in McCamey with the Rev. Earl Richardson
officiating; the retired Rev. Jodie Windbigler will give the eulogy.
Memorials may be made in memory of William H. Darby to the First
United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 964, McCamey, TX 79752, or to the
charity of your choice. 
 
Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home 

FLORENCE ETHEL MANTON 

SAN ANGELO - Florence Ethel Manton, age 83, passed from this life on
Monday, July 5, 2004, at Baptist Memorials Center. Funeral service
was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel
with interment following in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. She was born
on Sept. 6, 1920, in Keyser, W. Va., to Frederick Charles and Ethel
Byford. She married John Manton Jr. on June 11, 1947, in Fords, N.J.
She is survived by her husband, John Jr. of San Angelo; children,
John E. Manton III and wife Barbara Elaine of The Colony, Janice O'
Bryant and husband Dub, and Jeanette Montgomery and husband Carl, all
of San Angelo; and three grandchildren, John E. Manton IV, Douglas
Matthew Manton and Teresa Jayne Manton, all of The Colony. Florence
was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. The family
extends a special thanks to the staff at Baptist Memorials Center and
Dr. Artnak for their special loving care of Florence during her
illness. 
 
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JAMES HAROLD WRIGHT 

SAN ANGELO - James Harold Wright died at his home in San Angelo,
Texas, on Monday, July 5, 2004, after an extended illness. He is
survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Wyn Nelle Cope Wright; two
sons, John M. Wright of Redwood City, Calif., and C. Christopher
Wright of Spring, Texas; two granddaughters, Amanda Wright and Amber
Wright; a sister, Marain O'Hara of San Angelo, Texas; three nephews;
one niece; and his brother-in-law, Bill Cope of Granbury. James lived
in Abilene, Texas, attending the Abilene schools, and graduated from
Texas Tech in 1948 in chemical engineering. He received the
Distinguished Engineers award from Texas Tech. After he graduated
from Texas Tech, he served in the U.S. Army. Upon returning from the
service, he went with Gulf Oil as an engineer in Monahans, Texas,
where he met his beautiful wife, Wyn Nelle Cope. In 1952, he was
awarded a fellowship at Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa. He stayed
at Mellon Institute until 1956, where he received his master and
Ph.D. in nuclear physics. Soon thereafter he joined Westinghouse as
an engineer. He spent 20 exciting years designing, selling nuclear
power plants all over the world. In 1964, he was sent to Russia by
the Atomic Energy Commission to represent the United States in
sharing in information on power plants. In 1977, Dr. Wright purchased
his division out of Westinghouse to form his own company, Energy
Impact Associates, where he trained other scientists and laymen in
how to safely use his powerful energy. He was a consultant to the
U.S. government on how to keep nuclear power plants and the
environment safe. In 1987, he semi-retired and returned to his native
state of Texas. In the meantime, Dr. Wright found time to climb
mountains, teach Sunday School classes, raise three sons, take part
in boating, sailing, golf, singing, theatrics, photography and
enjoyed all kinds of sports. Dr. Wright was an active member of
several technical organizations as well as avidly involved in Lions,
Gideons and Promise Keepers. Dr. Wright never met a stranger and
lived by the Golden Rule. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at Johnson's Funeral
Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 12, in Johnson's
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Shotwell officiating.
Interment will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be
sent to First Baptist Church of San Angelo, 37 E. Harris Ave., San
Angelo, TX 76903; The Gideons International Camp #U42230, 602 N.
Baird, Suite 200, Midland, TX 79701; Hospice of San Angelo Inc., P.O.
Box 471, San Angelo, TX 76902; or your favorite charity. 
 
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July 9 

COLLYNS R. MOORE 

SAN ANGELO - Our beloved father and grandfather, Collyns R. Moore,
went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2004. He was in so much
pain and so tired; he knew it was time to go, and he was ready. Now
he can live with his true love, Lorita Good Moore. His spirit, love
and memories will always be in our hearts. Graveside service will be
at 2 p.m. Friday, July 9, in Fairmount Cemetery. Mr. Moore was born
on Feb. 24, 1913, in Rogers, Ark. He was preceded in death by his
parents; his wife; a son, Jonnie; and a brother, Lindsey. He is
survived by two sons, Collyns Moore Jr. of Winter Park, Fla., and
Sammy Joe Moore of Carlsbad; one daughter, Su of Michigan;
grandchildren, Terry Moore, Trudy Moore Smith, Kristen Moore, Joe
Moore, Jonathan Williams, Shelly Williams, Mark Moore, Colleen
Borgeson, Sam Moore, Seth Moore and Laurie Williams; and numerous
great-grandchildren. 
 
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RUDY MERLIN PETTIET 

SAN ANGELO - Rudy Merlin Pettiet, 61, of Big Lake passed on to his
Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, in a Lubbock hospital after
a courageous but short battle with cancer. He was born in Wichita
Falls on Aug. 5, 1942. Rudy lived and worked most his life in San
Angelo until he became disabled several years ago from a back injury
and many other medical problems. He then moved to Big Lake. In his
heyday, he was an excellent mechanic and racecar fan and driver. He
loved telling and retelling his many life experiences and adventures
which grew bigger and better with each narration. He was a kind,
gentle, generous man who was more concerned for the health and well-
being of family and friends than himself, even to the end. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Rudy C. and Dorothy Pettiet of Big
Lake. Survivors include daughters, Vikki Martin and husband Sid of
San Angelo, Sheila Richardson and husband Jeff of Dallas, and Gina
Feller and husband Cory of Mertzon; grandchildren, Amy Brown, Steven
Brown, Brittney Martin, Jessica Richardson, Jacob Richardson and
Lauren Feller; and a great-grandson, Peyton Coleman. He is also
survived by his true love and special friend, Sharon Arnold. A
memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10, in Shaffer
Funeral Home's Pioneer Chapel. 
 
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CHARLES EVERETT COWLEY 

DALLAS - Charles Everett Cowley, 53, died Friday, June 11, 2004.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at Baptist
Temple Church in San Angelo. He was born May 30, 1951, in San Angelo
to Everett and Barbara Cowley. He had lived the last 20 years in the
Dallas area, working for various Ford dealerships. He was preceded in
death by his father, Everett; sister, Linda and husband Marc Hulsey;
and great-niece, Marissa Honea. He is survived by one son, Shane
Cowley and Shane's mother, Kathie Baxter; one granddaughter, Shana
Cowley, all of Kermit; mother, Barbara Cowley; brother, Ricky Cowley;
sister, Judy High and husband Randy, all of San Angelo; sister,
Bobbie Root of Austin; many nieces and nephews, and many good
friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite
charities. 

GRADY BAXTER 

SAN ANGELO - Grady Baxter completed his journey through this life
and joined his heavenly father on Wednesday, July 7, 2004. His
survivors include his wife, Jean, of San Angelo; children, Scott
Baxter and wife Jackie of San Angelo, Lana Hosier and husband Kevin
of Spring, Texas, and Kerry Harlow and husband Chad of San Angelo;
grandsons, William Alvie Baxter and Dalton Ross Baxter; father-in-
law, Lowell Ray; brothers, Larry Baxter and Wayne Baxter; sister-in-
law, Lynda Baxter; nieces, Cheryl Bible and husband Brandon, and
Natalie Harris and husband Dale; and a nephew, Douglas Baxter. He is
also survived by an aunt, several cousins, two great-nieces and one
great-nephew. Born to Opal and Alvie Baxter on Jan. 5, 1943, Grady
spent most of his childhood in Sherwood, Texas. He graduated from
Mertzon High School in 1961 and shortly afterward enlisted in the
Army National Guard. Grady married Martha Jean Ray on Dec. 27, 1969,
making their home in San Angelo and Sherwood, Texas. In October 1972,
Grady joined the San Angelo Fire Department. After 29 years of
service, he retired in January 2002. Grady owned and operated Baxter
Construction with his brother, Larry. He retired from the company in
2002. Grady was preceded in death by his parents, Opal and Alvie
Baxter. Grady was a loving and devoted husband, dad, grandfather and
friend. He will remain in our hearts forever. A celebration of his
life will be graveside at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 9, in the Last Alarm
section in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dave Gentry of
Bandera, Texas, presiding. Memorials may be made to Muscular
Dystrophy Association, 8111 LBJ Freeway #1095, Dallas, TX 75251, For:
ALS Research in memory of Grady Baxter. The family is grateful for
all of the prayers, thoughts, helpfulness and care by friends and
family, especially the staff of Hospice of San Angelo. 
 
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EDWARD "EDDIE" WESLEY 

MABANK - Edward "Eddie" Wesley, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 7,
2004, in Tyler. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 8, in Eubank
Cedar Creek Funeral Home & Memorial Park. Service will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, July 9, at First Church of the Nazarene in Gun Barrel City
with the Rev. Ed Schaurer officiating. He was born on Sept. 29, 1930,
in Vigo Park, Texas. Previously of San Angelo and Littleton, Eddie
lived in Mabank for two years and was a member of the First Church of
the Nazarene of Gun Barrel City. He retired from GTE, Littleton,
after 37 years of service. Mr. Wesley served in the Army during the
Korean War. He was preceded in death by his father, James Henry
Wesley; and mother, Mable Fern Wesley. Survivors include his wife,
Bobbie Wesley of Mabank; two sons, Randy Wesley of Amarillo and
Vernon Wesley and wife Carmaleta of Ontario, N.Y.; two daughters, Kay
Brady and husband Jerry of Mabank and LaDonna Jones and husband Danny
of Mabank; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother,
Crawford Wesley and wife Betty of Tulia; and sister, Mildred Mauser
of Plainview. 
 
Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home & Memorial Park 

ROY LEE BINYON 

SAN ANGELO - Roy Lee Binyon, 87, of San Angelo passed away on
Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in a local hospital. A graveside service
will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 9, in Pioneer Memorial Park. He was
preceded in death by his son, Roy Dale Binyon. Survivors include his
son, Jerry R. Binyon Sr. of San Angelo, and two daughters, Patsy Ruth
Mauldin of Dallas and Darlene Cowley of Austin, Texas. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to Roy
L. Binyon, P.O. Box 3170, San Angelo, TX 76902. 
 
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July 10 

LOWELL MURPHY 

SAN ANGELO - Lowell Murphy passed away peacefully in San Ramon,
Calif., on Monday, July 5, 2004. At his bedside was Geneva, his wife
of 59 years. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2004,
in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with the Rev. Garry Bevins
officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Mr. Murphy was a
World War II veteran who served in the Army Air Corps where he
attended flight school in Mississippi. He was an accomplished racecar
driver and promoter and raced until 1960. A longtime resident of San
Angelo, he worked as an electrician for SESCO for 31 years and
eventually owned San Angelo Electric Motor Repair for another 21
years. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert
Murphy. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Murphy; son, Gary Murphy
and wife Judy, all of San Ramon, Calif.; two sisters, Jane Prince of
E. Peoria, Ill., and Peggy Davis of Chillicothe, Ill.; sister-in-law,
Marjorie Murphy-McIntosh; and grandson, Sean Murphy of San Angelo. In
lieu of flowers, kindly consider mailing a contribution in Lowell's
memory to The Lymphoma Research Foundation at 8800 Venice Blvd.,
Suite 207, Los Angeles, CA 90034; or Hospice of San Angelo, 36 E.
Twohig Ave., Ste. 1100, San Angelo, TX 76904; or VistaCare Hospice,
940 "B" Arroyo Dr., San Angelo, TX 76903; or a charity of your
choice. Mr. Murphy's obituary may also be viewed online at
www.RobertMassie.com. 
 
Robert Massie Funeral Home 


July 11 

LEON GUZMAN 

SAN ANGELO - Leon Guzman, 35, of San Angelo passed away Friday, July
9, 2004, at his residence, following a 10-month battle with cancer.
Services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, July 12, in Johnson's
Funeral Home Chapel with Joe David Ward officiating. Burial will
follow in Miles Cemetery. Leon was born May 29, 1969, in San Angelo,
where he was a lifetime resident, to Jesus and Aurelia Guzman. Leon
was a transmission tech with Jim Bass Ford for a number of years,
where he formed a number of lasting friendships. In 2002, he opened
his own business, The Tranny Shop. Leon was married to Julie Carroll
on May 2, 1992, in San Angelo. His mother, Aurelia, preceded Leon in
death in September 1999. Survivors include his wife, Julie Guzman of
the home; children, Abel Guzman of San Angelo, Matthew and Michaela
Guzman of the home; father, Jesus Guzman of San Angelo; brother, Abel
Guzman and wife Leonora of San Angelo; sisters, Juana Casares and
husband Roberto of San Antonio, Sonia Lujan and husband Jaime of San
Angelo, Alice Guzman of San Angelo, and Sylvia Cote and husband Ray
of Oceanside, Calif.; his father and mother-in-law, Steve and Dottie
Routh of Ballinger; nieces and nephews, Gabriel and Adrian Velez,
Jessica and Jason Velasquez, Sonia Rae Cote, Vanessa Guzman, and
Jesus and Hilda Casares. Pallbearers will be Joe Key, Jon Childs,
Cory Prew, Todd Cummings, Antonio Ramirez and Conrad Robledo. The
family wishes to express a special thanks to Dr. Raj Cheruku for his
care and compassion, the nurses at Shannon 5 North, Dr. Duncan
Fischer, the Hospice staff and, especially, Laurie Kuykendall, RN,
for the wonderful care she gave Leon and for being like part of their
family. Memorials may be made to Hospice of San Angelo. 
 
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MARY LEE "POLLY" MacLEA 

SAN ANGELO - Mary Lee "Polly" MacLea, 95, of San Angelo passed away
Thursday, July 8, 2004, at her residence. A memorial service will be
conducted at Baptist Memorials Center Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday, July
17, with Dr. Kenneth G. Patrick, Chaplain, and Dr. Jean Law
officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Polly
was born July 19, 1908, to Reginald James and Mary Hayes Darby on the
family farm in Montgomery County, Md. Polly attended public schools
and subsequently graduated from Western Maryland College in
Westminster, Md., where she met her husband, T. Raymond MacLea. A
homemaker in her early married life, she later went into teaching and
retired from Strayer Business College in Baltimore, Md. In 1972, she
and her husband, a wholesale lumber distributor, retired to
Virginia's Eastern Shore, where they lived until his death in 1990,
when Polly came to Texas to be near her two children. Polly was a
gracious lady, a very caring person with a smile and kind word for
everyone. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
Survivors include daughter, Baynes Hobbs and her husband, Arthur, of
San Angelo; son, James D. MacLea and wife Janet of Granbury, Texas;
brother, Reginald James Darby and wife Loretta of Ocala, Fla.;
grandchildren, Brenda Wellen and husband Don of San Angelo, Arthur B.
Hobbs and wife Robin of Midland, Andrew B. Hobbs and wife Gemma of
Fort Worth, Amanda Sutton and husband Dennis of Lubbock, Christine
Jones and husband Robert of Fort Worth, James Gregory MacLea and wife
Stacey of McKinney; great-grandchildren, Sarah and Claire Hobbs,
Ashley, Andrew and Austin Hobbs, Zoe DePrang, Darby, Courtney and
Arthur Sutton, Natalie, Will, Ethan and Mary Grace Jones, and Jacob,
Darby and Brendan MacLea; and a niece, Ida Lee Wooten of
Charlottesville, Va. The family would like to thank Dr. James Bray,
Baptist Memorial Home Health and Hospice, and Margaret Zamarron for
their loving and compassionate care of Polly. In lieu of flowers,
please send memorials to your favorite charity. Polly's obituary may
also be viewed online at www.RobertMassie.com. 
 
Robert Massie Funeral Home 

JESUS "JESSIE" FRANKLIN 

SAN ANGELO - Jesus "Jessie" Franklin, 31, passed away on Thursday,
July 8, 2004. The family will be receiving visitors from 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. on Sunday, July 11. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m Monday,
July 12, in Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knickerbocker, with burial in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Jessie loved life and projected happiness
with his infectious smile. He always had everyone laughing. He will
always be remembered for his singing, dancing and his credo to live
life to its fullest. There was never a dull moment with him in the
room. His love for the game of baseball, whether it be coaching or
playing, was apparent. Regardless of his hard work, he always made
time for his family and friends. He will be dearly missed and always
remembered by his family, friends and his pets, "Murphy" and "Buddy."
Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Rachel Franklin; daughter,
Alexia Franklin; son, Dalton Franklin, all of San Angelo; parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Franklin of San Angelo; brothers, Ashby "Yogi"
Franklin III and Miranda Luna, and Thomas "Zeke" Franklin, all of San
Angelo; sisters, Cheyene Hidalgo and husband Rudy of Austin, and
Sarah Franklin of San Angelo; mother-in-law, Maggie Riojas of
Christoval; brothers-in-law, John Riojas and wife Connie of Hondo,
Joe Riojas and wife Sheila of Christoval, and Marcus Riojas and wife
Jessica of Eldorado; sister-in-law, Rosalinda Williams and husband
David of Christoval; and paternal grandmother, Mary Franklin. Also
surviving are his aunts, uncles, cousins, eight nieces, three nephews
and many close friends. Pallbearers are Shorty Montalvo, Chris
Juarez, Roy Martinez, Ruben Navarro, Jesus Enriquez and Johnny Valdez. 
 
Gutierrez Funeral Chapels-Knickerbocker 

GLADYS DAISY FAULL 

ELDORADO - Gladys Daisy Faull, 95, of Eldorado passed away Friday,
July 9, 2004, in a Schleicher County Hospital. Gladys was born Sept.
22, 1908, in Ellis County, Texas, to Mattie and John Clark. She was
the most caring and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
you would ever find, and was loved so very much by everyone in her
life. She was an active member of the First Community Baptist Church,
and always looked forward to going every Sunday morning. Survivors
include two sons, Wilbert "Scooter" Faull and George Faull, both of
Eldorado; daughter, Peggy Grelle of Eldorado, who gave so very much
of herself to care for her mother for so long; 29 grandchildren; 58
great-grandchildren; and two special sisters-in-law, Bernell O'Connor
and Margaret McGrath, both of Eldorado. Gladys was preceded in death
by her parents; her husband, Wilbert "Whip" Faull, who passed away
Jan. 23, 1987; three sons, Billy Daniels, Bobby Daniels and Jimmy
Daniels; daughter, Wanda Haley; two grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July
12, at First Community Baptist Church in Eldorado with the Rev. Bob
Jacobsen officiating. Burial will be in Eldorado Cemetery. "Mamaw" or
"Big Mama", as she was known to all of her grandchildren, will be so
greatly missed by each and every one of them. Mamaw, Big Mama, in our
hearts we wanted you to stay, Although, we knew there was a better
way. We promise you, we'll be okay. 
So many memories are in out hearts, And to those, we'll never part.
We know you now have found your light, We all love you so much, Good
Night. 

 
Kerbow Funeral Home 

SAM B. "BROTHER SAM" COFFEY 
JUNCTION - Sam B. "Brother Sam" Coffey, 75, of Junction passed away
on Friday, July 9th, in the Kimble Hospital in Junction. Funeral
service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 12, at the First Baptist
Church with the Rev. Morris Cook officiating. Arrangements are by
Gentry-Fife Funeral Home in Junction. Sam Coffey was born Oct. 20,
1928, in Austin, Texas, to Sam B. and M.L. Thurmond Coffey. He was
raised in Austin. Sam was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves
and served in Korea in 1951-52. He graduated from University of Texas
in Austin and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort
Worth. He and his family moved to Junction in 1960, where he became
pastor of the First Baptist Church. He served as pastor for 36 years
before retiring. Since 1996, Bro. Sam has been the pastor emeritus
for the church. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan
Elaine Coffey Swets of San Angelo. Survivors include his wife, Judy
of Junction; one son, Michael and wife Betty, and granddaughter,
Mackenzie Coffey, of Abilene; one son-in-law, Paul Swets and
grandchildren, David and Julie Swets of San Angelo; one brother,
James L. Coffey and wife Carla, and children, Joshua and Ethan of San
Angelo; one sister, Mary Ann Hair of Austin; and several nieces,
including Kathy Jendusa and husband Bob of California, Peggy Bundrock
and husband Bill of San Antonio, and Susan Elmore and husband Luther
of Austin. Family will receive friends 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, July 11,
at Gentry-Fife Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers
to First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, Ministerial Alliance or
American Cancer Society. Online condolences to the family may be made
at www.gentryfifefuneralhome.com. 
 
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DALE EVERETT BYARS 

CARROLLTON - Dale Everett Byars, a prominent businessman, died at
home in Colleyville, Texas, on July 1, 2004. Memorial service will be
at 3 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 3821
University Blvd., Dallas, Texas, with the Rev. Robert H. Thompson
officiating. Inurnment will be at the church. Mr. Byars was born Aug.
7, 1950, in San Angelo, Texas, to the late Perry J.C. Byars Jr.,
M.D., and the late Margaret Elsie Dobbins Byars. He graduated from
Texas Military Academy and Trinity University, San Antonio. His post-
graduate degrees were from Texas A&M University, College Station and
from Thunderbird International Business, Glendale, Ariz. He worked
for El Paso Gas Corp., Algeria, and CORCO in Puerto Rico and the
United States. He was the president of Caravan International Inc. and
EthnoGraphics. He was active in numerous professional and civic
organizations. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Cox Byars;
daughters, Lindsay Michelle Elise Byars and Monique Danielle Evette
Byars, of Colleyville; brother and sister-in-law, Alan E. Byars and
Barbara Master Byars of Midland; sister and brother-in-law, Martha
Byars Wetherholt and C. Vic Wetherholt of Canton; cousins, Kenneth E.
Smith and Pearl Burleson Smith of Dana Point, Calif.; mother-in-law,
Merilyn Cox of Dallas; and other relatives and numerous friends. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lindsay Byars and
Monique Byars Education Fund, 5972 Willow Lane, Dallas, TX 75230. 

July 12 

RICHARD G. MUNOZ 

SAN ANGELO - Richard G. Munoz, 23, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2004,
in San Angelo. Chapel service was held on Sunday, July 11, at
Gutierrez Funeral Chapels-North. Mr. Munoz was born May 24, 1981, in
San Angelo. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs.
Javier Santos; father, Ricardo N. Munoz; daughter Eliza Munoz; five
brothers, Leonel Munoz, Daniel Munoz, Joaquin Munoz and Ismael Munoz,
all of Brownsville, Texas, and Ernest Munoz of San Angelo. Services
are under the direction of Gutierrez Funeral Chapels-North. May he
rest in peace. 
 
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JUNE SNYDER JOSLIN 

SAN ANGELO - June Snyder Joslin, 81, of San Angelo passed away
Thursday, July 8, 2004, in Clearlake Regional Hospital. Service will
be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, in Johnson's Funeral Home
chapel with Rev. James Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. June was born Aug. 2, 1922, in Effingham,
Kan., to Irl and Lou Ella Snyder. June had been a resident of San
Angelo since 1947 and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She
retired after 30 years as a registered nurse with Shannon Hospital.
June married John R. Joslin Jr. on Aug. 5, 1947, in Mount Rose, Kan.
Survivors include her husband, J.R. Joslin of San Angelo; sons, John
I. Joslin and wife Mary of Seabrook, Texas, and James Don Joslin and
wife Tina of Seattle; grandchildren, John Mark, Becca, Adam, Ryan,
Jeremy, Julie, Tricia and Doug; sisters, Erma Dunstan and Virginia
Rightmeier, both of Mankato, Kan., Olive Intermill of Haymarket, Va.
and Leta Adams of Beloit, Kan.; brother, Don Snyder of Mankato, Kan.;
and brother-in-law Sam Joslin of Carlsbad, Texas. Her parents and
four brothers preceded June in death. Pallbearers will be deacons of
Immanuel Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Children's
Miracle Network through Shannon Medical Center. 
 
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ELLIE CHRISTINE TANNER 

SAN ANGELO - Ellie Christine Tanner, 92, passed away Saturday, July
10, 2004. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 13,
in Fairmount Cemetery under the direction of Johnson' s Funeral Home
with Brother Buddy Trull officiating. Ellie Tanner was the first born
of twin girls on Oct. 20, 1911, in Crosby, Ark. She was the daughter
of John and Esther Prueitt. Ellie married Buster Tanner on Dec. 12,
1932, in Abilene, Texas. They met while in college. A homemaker in
her early life, she later returned to school and began a 10-year
career with the San Angelo State School. Ellie was very active in
Calvary Baptist Church in San Angelo where she was the pianist and a
Sunday school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Buster, in 1970, but not without sharing many fond memories of their
lives with her family. She also was preceded by her twin sister, Nell
Redwine, in 1960. She is survived by her daughters, Nelda Marcum and
husband Marks of San Angelo, and Wanda Sue Fore of Jasper, Texas;
son, Jerry Tanner and wife Betty of San Angelo; sister, Evelyn Gibson
of Valinda, Calif.; brother, Max Prueitt of Palm Springs, Calif.;
grandchildren, Tracy Millner and husband Dennis, David Tanner and
wife Jean, Jason Tanner, Eric Tanner and wife Valarie, and Carl
Marcum, all of San Angelo, Paul Marcum and wife Cheri of Dallas,
Jerry Ray Fore and wife Kay of Spring, Glena Wentworth and husband
Jim of Tomball, and Stephanie Smith of Pineland; nine great-
grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. We wish to thank
all the people at Regency House for all the loving care given to our
mother. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity or Meals on
Wheels. 
 
Johnson's Funeral Home 


July 13

JAMES PHILLIP KIMBRELL 

SAN ANGELO - James Phillip Kimbrell, 37, of Austin, passed away
Saturday, July 10, 2004, in Austin. Funeral service will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, July 14, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. James is survived by his
wife, Emily R. Kimbrell of Austin; daughter, Elyssa Kimbrell of
Amarillo; son, Alex Kimbrell of Amarillo; mother, Jane Kimbrell of
San Angelo; brother, John Kimbrell and wife Vickie of Minneapolis;
two sisters, Lorraine Bryan of San Angelo, and Betty Burton and
husband Du-Rron of San Angelo; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and
nephews. 
 
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PAUL CARL GERHARDT 

WINTERS - Paul Carl Gerhardt, 92, of Winters died Friday, July 9,
2004, in Monterey Palms Health Care Center in Palm Desert, Calif. He
was born on June 12, 1912, to Paul and Rosa Urban Gerhardt in Rowena,
Texas, one mile north of Lowake and grew up there. He graduated from
Ballinger High School. He was the first man to be drafted in Runnels
County who wore eyeglasses. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps
during World War II. He married Lou Esther Donaldson Bolden on July
3, 1954, in San Angelo. They moved to the Wilmeth Community in the
early 1950s. He was a farmer and stock farmer in Runnels County all
his life. The Gerhardts moved to Winters in 1964. He was a member of
First United Methodist Church in Winters, the friendly fellows Sunday
School Class and the American Legion. Survivors are one son and his
wife, Paul Carl Gerhardt Jr. and Kay of Palm Desert, Calif.; one
stepson, Curtis D. Bolden of Granbury; one stepdaughter, Frances
Monath of Granbury; one sister, Edna Wusterhausen of Austin; six
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-
grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Esther Gerhardt
on Feb. 9, 2001; one stepson, Stanley W. Bolden; and one
stepdaughter, Barbara Bolden. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
July 15, at First United Methodist Church in Winters with the Rev.
Jan Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in the Protestant Cemetery in
Rowena. 
 
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HILDA DEIKE KURTZ 

WINTERS - Hilda Deike Kurtz, 94, of Winters again received peace and
happiness on Sunday, July 11, 2004. Hilda Amanda Ogle Deike was born
on July 20, 1909, west of Winters to Frank and Elsie Andrae Deike.
Her family moved to Oklahoma when she was a small child for about two
years, returning in 1916 to settle on a farm six miles southwest of
Winters. She was baptized on Nov. 21, 1909, and confirmed on Dec. 25,
1923, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winters. She
attended and graduated from the Cochran School west of Winters. She
met Raymond Carl Kurtz at a church social, and they were married on
Aug. 25, 1926, in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winters.
They settled on a 100-acre farm in the Eagle Branch Community. They
happily spent the next 51 years on this farm and surrounding acres
they bought until Raymond's death in December of 1977. Hilda
continued to live on the farm and do the chores she had done for so
many years until October 2001 when she moved to Our House Retirement
Home in Winters after a stroke. They were active members of the Crews
Community Club. Hilda was elected to write the Crews News for the
Winters Enterprise and the Ballinger Ledger and did so for more than
25 years. The article also was carried in the Journal for several
years. One of the joys of her life was baking and cooking for the
Winters Lions Club, which she did for more than 20 years. Hilda was
active in the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winters,
Lutheran Ladies Aid and mission quilting group. She also had been
active in several community quilting groups. Hilda and her siblings
were very close, getting together for a week of fun in Winters as
often as possible. The last reunion was the summer of 2001 with her
sisters, Mathilda Elkins of New Mexico, Josephine Mittelsteadt of
California, Pauline Sieger of Michigan and sister-in-law, Truman
Deike of Winters, and some of the children and grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; brother, Fritz Deike;
sister, Olga Canada; and great-grandson, Brenton Kurtz. Survivors are
a daughter, Hildegarde and husband Calvin Schovajsa of San Angelo;
son, RC and wife Mary Kurtz of Winters; sisters, Mathilda Elkins of
Cliff, N.M., Josephine Mittlesteadt of Baldwin Park, Calif., Pauline
Sieger of Romeo, Mich.; grandchildren, Randall Kurtz and wife Janice
of Ballinger, Darrell Kurtz and wife Sherry of Winters, Jimmy Villers
and wife Brenda, and Peggy Liebo and husband Harold of San Angelo;
great-grandchildren, Wendy Sierra, Nicholas Liebo and Shannon Villers
of San Angelo, Keegan, Camille and Caitlin Kurtz of Winters; great-
great-grandchild, Madison Sierra; step-great-grandchildren, Shea
Harris and Carrie Ramos; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at St.
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winters with the Rev. Glenn
Dittmer officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Randall Kurtz, Darrell Kurtz, Jimmy Villers,
Harold Liebo, Nicholas Liebo and Keegan Kurtz. 
 
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JOE TOM BEAUCHAMP 

HUGO, Okla. - Joe Tom Beauchamp, 82, of Sumner, Texas, and formerly
of Hugo, Okla., passed away Friday, July 9, 2004, in Sumner. Joe Tom
was born on Sept. 4, 1921, in Menard, Texas, to Newt and Tommie
Clendenen Beauchamp. He married Nina Lee Cox in San Angelo, Texas, on
June 8, 1940. He moved from Eden, Texas, to Hugo, Okla., where he
lived for 25 years before moving to Sumner, Texas. Joe Tom was a self-
employed rancher and was a member of the 4th and Jackson Street
Church of Christ, where he served as an elder for many years. He will
truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Newt and Tommie Beaucham; and one daughter,
Becky Fortson. He is survived by his wife, Nina, of the home; one
daughter, Patsy Atnip and husband Robert of Sumner, Texas; nine
grandchildren, Wayne Carter and wife Susan, Stephanie Carter
Armstrong and her fiancé, Roger Bryan, Sheradon Carter and wife
Angie, Brittany Carter and wife Crystal, Konika Carter, Brent
Fortson, Kacy Fortson, Phillip Carter and Tyler Carter; six great-
grandchildren, Morgan Carter, Chancey Armstrong Steven and her
husband, Chris, Elissa Armstrong, Kristi Carter Hall, Amanda Carter
and Logan Carter; and four great-grandchildren, Cayla Stevens, Dalyn
Johnson, Payton Hall and Jaycie Hall. Service was at 2 p.m. Sunday,
July 11, in Prater-Lampton-Mills & Coffey Funeral Chapel in Hugo,
Okla. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, in Eden
City Cemetery in Eden, Texas, with Brother Haskell England
officiating. 
 
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