TOM GREEN COUNTY TEXAS- Obits:San Angelo Standard-Times March, 2005 ********************************************************************* ********** Thanks to the San Angelo Standard-Times for permission to put their obits and death notices in the USGenWeb Archives. The San Angelo Standard-Times is a E.W. Scripps newspaper. Copyright (c)2003 - http://www.texaswest.com/ http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ********************************************************************* ********** The San Angelo Standard-Times is a E.W. Scripps newspaper. Copyright (c)2003 - http://obituaries.sastandardtimes.com/ http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm March 7 JALYN MAGGIE ESPINOSA SAN ANGELO - Jalyn Maggie Espinosa, infant daughter to Johnny and Daisy Espinosa, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2005, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 7, in Lawnhaven Memorial Park with the Rev. Ermelinda Sanchez officiating. She is survived by her parents, Johnny and Daisy Espinosa; two brothers, Johnny Jr. and Jonathan David Espinosa; paternal grandmother, Margie Garcia and husband Larry; paternal grandfather, Jose Lupe Espinosa Jr. and wife Henrietta; maternal grandmother Hillary Hernandez; maternal grandfather Gustavo Hernandez; paternal great-grandmother Marcelina Guerra; maternal great-grandparents Jesus and Peatrice Hernandez; four uncles, Lupe Espinosa III, Chris Guerra and wife Jamie, Robert Torres and Gustavo Hernandez Jr.; two aunts, Elia Flores and husband Eric and Angie Patinio; and several cousins, all of San Angelo. Johnson's Funeral Home E F POWELL FORT STOCKTON - Elmon Fisher Powell, 84, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away Friday, March 4, 2005. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 7, at the Fort Stockton Church of Christ, followed by burial in the East Hill Cemetery with Harold Durham officiating. Fish was born May 9, 1920, in Ozona, Texas. After attending high school in Ozona he was employed at the H.W. Baker Grocery Store in Ozona followed by employment with Noble Drilling Company and Boehmes Bread Company. In 1939, he married his beloved wife, Louise Boyd of Ozona. Fish was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In 1985, Fish retired from his family business in Fort Stockton and continued his busy lifetime enjoyment of community service. He was a dedicated member and on the Board of Directors of the Texas Lions Camp for Crippled Children in Kerrville, Texas, and received many distinguished service awards from the Lions Club. Being a strong supporter of education and youth, Fish was a member of the Fort Stockton School Board, Director of the Pecos County Livestock Association, a loyal sponsor for the Fort Stockton FFA and received a Gold Buckle and plaque from the Sul Ross Rodeo Club for all his hard work. Fish was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years and is survived by three children, Kent Powell and wife Judith of Rankin, Richard Powell and wife Lynda of Alpine, Brenda Menzies and husband John of Aledo. Also surviving him are grandchildren Trey Powell of Odessa, Justin Powell of Rankin, Nena Boettcher and husband Harlan of East Bernard, Turtle Powell and wife Molly of Stephenville, Leslee Hallmark and husband Trey of San Antonio and Ashley Menzies of Aledo. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren; a sister, Luetta Kost of Ozona; sister-in-law Johnnye Coleman of Birmingham, Ala.; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gerald Porter, Peeberry White, David Shelton, Harper Caldwell, Delmon Hodges, Dan Law, Frank Velasco and Ernie Holder. The honorary pallbearers will be Cliff Harris, Harlan Lambert, Don Maxey, Bill Moody, Mac Hill, Dennis Card, John May and the Evening Lions Club. The family wishes to thank his many friends and Hospice along with special thanks to Lucy Patterson and Alberta Olivas. Memorial contributions can be made to Fort Stockton Evening Lions Club, West Texas Boys Ranch or a favorite charity. Fort Stockton Funeral Home March 8 JERRY COVINGTON ABILENE - Longtime Midland resident Jerry Covington, 83, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, in Midland Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 20, 1921, in Burkburnett, Texas, and raised in San Angelo, where he graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1938. He attended San Angelo Junior College until 1940, transferring to the University of Texas and graduating in 1942 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. Participating in the V-7 program, he earned a reserve commission in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Kretchmer in the Atlantic and the USS Petrof Bay in the Pacific. On July 8, 1943, while attending Aircraft Recognition School in Columbus, Ohio, he married Eloise Broussard of Center Point, Texas. After leaving the Navy in 1945, Jerry went to work as a geologist for the Humble Oil Company. He and Eloise moved to Roswell, N.M., where his first assignment was to map the Sacramento Mountains with his field partner, Roy Huffington. After a short stint in Van Horn, Texas, he and Eloise moved to Midland in 1949. Jerry became an independent oilman in 1952, and established a family company, COV Inc., in 1976. He remained as CEO of COV Inc. until 2004. His children Renee, Gary and Lisa carry on his legacy running the company. Inside Jerry there must have been a drummer trying to break free, as his rhythmic gifts manifested themselves in many ways. One son is an internationally-known professional percussionist/keyboardist and another is an accomplished professional guitarist, and together, they have many albums to their credit. Jerry's arresting dance style was born of the Swing Era. His lifelong partner, Eloise, the only one who could follow his lead, played Ginger to his Fred Astaire. Jerry and Eloise also loved to travel, and they often combined their passion for dance and travel by going on dance cruises. Jerry may not have known the boat's itinerary, but was always certain about the quality of the dance floor and the names of the featured bands. Midlanders and international travelers alike still remember and admire the fast footwork and Latin moves that Jerry and Eloise displayed on the dance floor. Jerry was a lifelong member of the Midland YMCA and an avid handball player. In his trademark floppy hat, he was a fixture speed-walking around the outdoor track. Jerry and Eloise were founding members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in the early '50s, and then were active for years in Trinity Presbyterian Church, where Jerry was a deacon and elder and sang tenor in the choir. Finally, Jerry and Eloise joined First Presbyterian Church of Midland, where both sang in the choir. Jerry was especially proud of performing twice in the Duke Ellington Sacred Concerts, one of which featured sons Kyle and Kirk on guitar and drums. Generous with the gifts God had given him, he was a benefactor not only to his children, his grandchildren, and his churches, but to Schreiner Institute in Kerrville, Texas, where he served on the board and funded a scholarship. Jerry lived his life in service to Christ our Lord, and honored Him with every aspect of his life. He was a man of honesty, integrity and hard work, making him loved and respected by all who were blessed enough to have known him. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Jewell and Mary Covington of San Angelo. He is survived by his loving wife Eloise; two brothers, John Covington of Lubbock, Texas, and Jay Covington of Cedar Hill, Texas; and one sister, June Williams of Hallsville, Texas. He is also survived by his five children, Renee Brunson, Gary Covington, and Lisa Graham and husband Alan of Midland, Kyle Covington and wife Shelia of Nashville, Tenn., and Kirk Covington of Burbank, Calif. He lived to know 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Ellis Funeral Home. Funeral service has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at First Presbyterian Church of Midland with the Rev. Steven Schorr officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers are Gary, Kirk and Kyle Covington, Alan Graham, Aaron Close, Scott Noyes, Victor Brown, Laddie Long and Jim Rhotenberry. In lieu of flowers, please send gifts or donations to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702, or to the charity of one's choice. Another of the greatest generation has gone to his reward. We will surely miss him. Ellis Funeral Home LENA VIRGINIA WALKER ABILENE - Longtime Midland resident Jerry Covington, 83, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, in Midland Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 20, 1921, in Burkburnett, Texas, and raised in San Angelo, where he graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1938. He attended San Angelo Junior College until 1940, transferring to the University of Texas and graduating in 1942 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. Participating in the V-7 program, he earned a reserve commission in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Kretchmer in the Atlantic and the USS Petrof Bay in the Pacific. On July 8, 1943, while attending Aircraft Recognition School in Columbus, Ohio, he married Eloise Broussard of Center Point, Texas. After leaving the Navy in 1945, Jerry went to work as a geologist for the Humble Oil Company. He and Eloise moved to Roswell, N.M., where his first assignment was to map the Sacramento Mountains with his field partner, Roy Huffington. After a short stint in Van Horn, Texas, he and Eloise moved to Midland in 1949. Jerry became an independent oilman in 1952, and established a family company, COV Inc., in 1976. He remained as CEO of COV Inc. until 2004. His children Renee, Gary and Lisa carry on his legacy running the company. Inside Jerry there must have been a drummer trying to break free, as his rhythmic gifts manifested themselves in many ways. One son is an internationally-known professional percussionist/keyboardist and another is an accomplished professional guitarist, and together, they have many albums to their credit. Jerry's arresting dance style was born of the Swing Era. His lifelong partner, Eloise, the only one who could follow his lead, played Ginger to his Fred Astaire. Jerry and Eloise also loved to travel, and they often combined their passion for dance and travel by going on dance cruises. Jerry may not have known the boat's itinerary, but was always certain about the quality of the dance floor and the names of the featured bands. Midlanders and international travelers alike still remember and admire the fast footwork and Latin moves that Jerry and Eloise displayed on the dance floor. Jerry was a lifelong member of the Midland YMCA and an avid handball player. In his trademark floppy hat, he was a fixture speed-walking around the outdoor track. Jerry and Eloise were founding members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in the early '50s, and then were active for years in Trinity Presbyterian Church, where Jerry was a deacon and elder and sang tenor in the choir. Finally, Jerry and Eloise joined First Presbyterian Church of Midland, where both sang in the choir. Jerry was especially proud of performing twice in the Duke Ellington Sacred Concerts, one of which featured sons Kyle and Kirk on guitar and drums. Generous with the gifts God had given him, he was a benefactor not only to his children, his grandchildren, and his churches, but to Schreiner Institute in Kerrville, Texas, where he served on the board and funded a scholarship. Jerry lived his life in service to Christ our Lord, and honored Him with every aspect of his life. He was a man of honesty, integrity and hard work, making him loved and respected by all who were blessed enough to have known him. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Jewell and Mary Covington of San Angelo. He is survived by his loving wife Eloise; two brothers, John Covington of Lubbock, Texas, and Jay Covington of Cedar Hill, Texas; and one sister, June Williams of Hallsville, Texas. He is also survived by his five children, Renee Brunson, Gary Covington, and Lisa Graham and husband Alan of Midland, Kyle Covington and wife Shelia of Nashville, Tenn., and Kirk Covington of Burbank, Calif. He lived to know 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Ellis Funeral Home. Funeral service has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at First Presbyterian Church of Midland with the Rev. Steven Schorr officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers are Gary, Kirk and Kyle Covington, Alan Graham, Aaron Close, Scott Noyes, Victor Brown, Laddie Long and Jim Rhotenberry. In lieu of flowers, please send gifts or donations to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702, or to the charity of one's choice. Another of the greatest generation has gone to his reward. We will surely miss him. Ellis Funeral Home PEGGY PHILLIPS OZONA - Peggy Phillips, 76, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 5, 2005. She was born June 5, 1928, in Shackelford County to Olin and Margaret Houston, who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Paint Creek Rural High School on May 20, 1946. Her lifelong desire to become an elementary school teacher was fulfilled on Sept. 1, 1953. Her teaching career led her to Throckmorton, Leuders, Guthrie and finally Ozona. She married Dean Phillips on June 27, 1959, at Paint Creek Baptist Church. Together they owned and operated Redwood Motel in Ozona for many years. Peggy was a longtime member of Ozona First Baptist Church and Harris Avenue Baptist Church in San Angelo. She felt a strong need for community involvement and volunteer services. She was actively involved in the church as a Sunday School teacher, GA leader and nursery worker. Community involvement included the Girl Scouts, Salvation Army, 4-H and volunteer services at Baptist Memorials Center. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at First Baptist Church in Ozona with Dr. Travis Monday of San Angelo officiating. Graveside service will follow. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dean Phillips; brother Lester Ivy; and sister Clothilde Hughes. Survivors include daughters Katrina Phillips of Odessa and Deena Gatlin of Galveston; two grandchildren, Dean and Jade Gatlin; sister Margaret Bolding of Stamford; four nephews and two nieces. Preddy Funeral Home ROBERT M GORDON SAN ANGELO - Robert M. Gordon, 67, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Seton Medical Center, Austin, Texas. Robert was born Oct. 25, 1937, in San Angelo, Texas to Eunice May (Lasater) and Thomas Walter Gordon. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at PaulAnn Baptist Church with burial following in Grape Creek Cemetery. He was married for 47 years to Frances Ellen Key. Robert loved the Lord, his family, gardening, golfing, and a good game of forty-two. He was formally a member of the Texas National Guard. He was a plumber by trade and owned and operated Gordon Plumbing for 20 years. He was a member of PaulAnn Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Buddy L. Gordon. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Frances; and his special daughters, Judy Smith and husband, Donald, Sheila Tomerlin and husband, Tommy of San Angelo, Angie Glass and husband, Travis of Carlsbad; his special grandchildren, Chad Smith and wife, Amber of Grape Creek, Dustin Smith, Tyler and Trent Tomerlin, Briana, Devan, and Conner Glass; one special great-grandchild, Tyeson Smith; one sister, Dolores Brosseau and husband, Ives of Hector, Ark.; a special mother-in-law, Esther Key; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to PaulAnn Baptist Church-Children's Building Fund, FBC Carlsbad-Building Fund or House of Faith. Shaffer Funeral Home March 9 MARY PEARL GAULT SAN ANGELO - Mary Pearl Gault, 82, slipped into eternity Sunday evening, March 6, 2005. She was born March 23, 1922, to the Rev. A.W. and Malinda Yell in Whitney, Texas. She was the third of four children. As a member of a preacher's family, she moved many times during her youth. She graduated from Rochelle High School and that is where she met her future husband, N.T. Gault. After her high school graduation, Mary attended Howard Payne in Brownwood and worked as a bookkeeper in a lumberyard. N.T. was called into service during World War II and after his return to the states, they married July 23, 1945. They completed their education and settled into married and family life in Norton, Texas. They moved to Miles, Texas, in 1958 and Mary stayed home and raised their three children until the youngest started school. She then began her teaching career, which lasted 28 years. She had a gift for teaching and many young lives were touched in a positive manner by being in her classroom. She lived a very active life that included responsibilities as a daughter, sister, preacher's wife, coach's wife, Sunday School teacher, summer camp sponsor, neighbor and good friend, but the ones she cherished the most were Wife, Mother, "Grandmama," and Great-Grandmother. Mary was the recipient of the Lifetime Membership PTA award and a 33- year member of Theta Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma where she served on many committees. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church at the time of her death. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and one brother, Dwight Yell. Survivors include daughter Susan Donaldson of Christoval; son Jimmy Gault and wife Annelle of Graham; and daughter Malinda Elkins and husband Wayne of San Angelo. Grandchildren include Cary Wike and husband Barry, Katy Donaldson and Quentin Taylor, Thomas Donaldson, Mylia Roan and husband Jared, Ashlee Johnson and husband Ben, Coley Elkins and wife Amanda, Jared Elkins and Brandy Lewis. Great- grandchildren include Keyland Golightly, Duriell Taylor, Jake Wike, Hadlee Roan and Paige Elkins. She is also survived by a sister, Esther Yell of Brownwood; and a brother, Garland Yell of Deerfield, Ill.; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends. She is also survived by a very special friend that was like a daughter, Gaye Pelzel. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Baptist Memorials High Rise, Division 5, and Rachel and Aurora for taking such loving care of Mother. The nurses on second floor at Community Hospital and Dr. Gonzales were a Godsend during her last days. We also want to thank Dr. Stanley, Dr. Escobar, and Ervilene Kuhlmann for their loving care. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Johnson's Funeral Home with burial at 3:30 p.m. in Placid, Texas. There will be a visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Total Surrender Evangelistic Association, P.O. Box 1117, Sterling City, TX 76951; Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund in San Angelo, Texas; or First United Methodist Church, Christoval, TX 76935. Johnson's Funeral Home BESSIE COHEN KURTZ SAN ANGELO - Bessie Kurtz, a native of San Angelo, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2005, in Miami, Fla., where she had moved in November 2004 to be with her son, Ronald. Mrs. Kurtz was born Jan. 1, 1914. She lived all but seven years of her life in San Angelo. She was married for 52 years to Ham Kurtz, who owned a local men's clothing store. Mrs. Kurtz is survived by her brother, Ira Cohen, a resident of Meadow Creek; her son and his children, Jason Kurtz in Atlanta and Carrie Kurtz Turner in Chicago. She had three great-grandchildren, Zachary and Bryce Kurtz and Jonah Turner. Service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Johnson's Funeral Home March 10 FRANCES JAMES SAMPLE SAN ANGELO - Frances James Sample, 78, of San Angelo died Monday, March 7, 2005, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11, in Baptist Temple with the Rev. Phil Webber and the Rev. Neal Brillhart officiating. Burial will follow in Belvedere Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Roy Holland, David Word, H.L. Harvey, Gregory Economidis, Elton Johnston and Herb Pennington. Frances was born June 11, 1926, in San Angelo to Ernest B. and Mary Ada James. She was a lifetime resident of San Angelo and a member of Baptist Temple. Frances was married to Tommie Sample on Oct. 3, 1942, in San Angelo. Survivors include her husband, Tommie Sample of San Angelo; sons Jim Sample and wife Joyce of Austin and Terry Sample and wife Victoria of San Angelo; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Florene Falkner of San Angelo and Wilma Bearfield of San Antonio, Texas. Johnson's Funeral Home LELLAH PATTERSON CLARK SAN ANGELO - Lellah Patterson Clark, 89, of Odessa, formerly of San Angelo, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in Odessa. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Karen Schmeltekopf officiating. Mrs. Clark was born March 25, 1915, in East Sweden, Texas, to Henry and Lillie Ann Hendryx Turn. For several years, she was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary in San Angelo. She was involved in the Sign Business, the Hair Shop, Grandy's and Town & Country in San Angelo. Lellah was preceded in death by her first husband, Troy Wesley Patterson Sr.; her second husband, George Robert Clark; a son Troy "Dubbie" Wesley Patterson Jr.; and a daughter Frances Ruth Patterson. Survivors include a daughter Patty Patterson Whitacre and her husband, Chainey, of Odessa; six grandchildren, Shaughn Daniels and Michael Daniels, both of Fairfield, Texas, David Dodd of Odessa, Troylene Wilemon of Rowlett, Texas, Laura Patterson Dimmitt and Michael Patterson, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter-in-law Jo Ann Patterson of Las Vegas, Nev.; three great-grandchildren, Bailey Wilemon of Rowlett, Alyssa Dodd of Palestine and Audrey Dimitt of Las Vegas, Nev. Johnson's Funeral Home BOBBIE LOU WOODY NORRIS SAN ANGELO - Bobbie Lou Woody Norris was born in San Angelo on Dec. 24, 1928, to Elmer and Reta Mae Woody. She passed away Monday, March 7, 2005. She attended Fort Concho School and Angelo Junior College. She met the Rev. G. I. Norris while they were students at Howard Payne College. They were married March 12, 1948. She received her B.A. from Western State College in Colorado and her Master of Education from Texas Tech. She did her doctoral studies in childhood education at Boston University. She taught at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, N.M., at Salem State College and Boston University in Massachusetts. She was academic dean of Luther Rice College in Virginia and psychological examiner for the Department of Education in Hawaii. Upon returning to Texas, she taught 13 years in Wink. She was very active in her church as a Sunday school teacher, music director, organist and pianist in the various churches that her husband pastored. She was the executive secretary for the WMU for the six New England states. She conducted conferences for pastor's wives at Glorieta and Ridgecrest Encampments. She spoke at several state conventions and the Southern Baptist Convention. She is survived by her husband and children, Glenda Rodriguez of Odessa, Lloyd Norris of San Angelo and Robin Norris of Austin; a brother, David Woody of Lubbock; three nephews; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; one sister, Eleanor June; and grandson, Dustin Norris. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Calvary Baptist Church. There will be no graveside service. Memorials may be made to the Family Life Center of Calvary Baptist Church. Shaffer Funeral Home ROBERT LEE JACKSON SAN ANGELO - Robert Lee Jackson, 65, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Robert Lee Jackson was born Dec. 4, 1939, in San Gabriel, Calif., to Frank and Annie Jackson. He owned a tree service company. Robert was an Army veteran, serving as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division. Robert was a hard-working, dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather and a special friend. His memory and love will remain in our hearts forever. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Johnny D. Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jackson of San Angelo; daughter Lisa Jackson and Robert Williams of Houston; son Tommy Lee Jackson of San Angelo; granddaughter Jessica Nichole Jackson and grandson Justin Thomas Wilhite, both of Houston; brothers, Jessie Jackson and wife Velma of Aransas Pass, Texas, Tommy Jackson and wife Katherine of Abilene, William Franklin Jackson and wife, Mary, of South Carolina, Henry Jackson of Abilene, and James Alvin Jackson and wife, Shirley, of Hamlin, Texas; and sisters-in-law, Margie Meador of Abilene, Dona May Richards and husband, Alton, of San Angelo and Jessie Penney of Grandbury, Texas; brothers-in-law Bill Martin of Abilene and R.B. Henderson Martin of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews Mr. Jackson's obituary may be viewed online at www.RobertMassie.com Robert Massie Funeral Home LEWIS RANDALL HALFORD SAN ANGELO - Lewis Randall "Randy" Halford, 44, of San Angelo passed away Monday, March 7, 2005, in San Angelo. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 11, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Sean Parmer officiating. Randy was born Aug. 6, 1960, in Dallas, Texas. He was a salesman for Rodeo America for many years. Randy married Svitlana Morozova on April 16, 2001, in San Angelo. Randy is survived by his wife, Svitlana Halford of San Angelo; one daughter, Allura Halford of San Angelo; parents Jim and Louise Edscorn of San Angelo; father and mother-in-law, Victor and Maria Morozova of San Angelo; one sister, Katrina Edscorn of San Angelo; one brother, Alaric Von Edscorn of Lake Tahoe, Nev.; one niece, Silvara Edscorn of San Angelo; one nephew, Saber Edscorn of San Angelo; and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. Honorary pallbearers for the service will be Ryan Handsberry, Jerry Komro, Roberto Paris, Kris Stroop, Wes Hall and Jeff Blume. Randy was a wonderful and loving husband, father, brother, uncle and son. He always thought of everyone else before him. He helped everyone he could. He would go out of his way to do anything for you. We loved him so much and still wish he were here. He would always tease and laugh and had big dreams and a big heart. Randy, we all love you, and you were the best friend to all of us. He traveled around the world and had friends all over. Randy, you will be missed by each and every one. We love you so much. We know if you could, you would come back to us. Johnson's Funeral Home W A OATMAN SWEETWATER - W.A. Oatman, 75, a longtime resident of Nolan County died on Monday, March 7, 2005, in Sweetwater. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, in McCoy Chapel of Memories in Sweetwater with Bob Bledsoe and Rod Wetsel officiating. Private family graveside service will follow in Double Heart Ranch Cemetery. W.A. was born on April 13, 1929, in Balmorhea, Texas. He attended college at Howard Payne, John Tarleton and Sul Ross on athletic scholarships. He met Audrea Lynne Cox at Sul Ross in 1951. W.A. enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and he and Audrea were married Aug. 3, 1951, at Lackland Air Force Base. W.A. worked for Flintkote Co. for 24 years in addition to ranching. W.A. and Audrea raised cattle and crossbred sheep, horses and one of the finest flocks of purebred Suffolk sheep in Texas on the Double Heart Ranch. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He served on the Sweetwater School Board and was a City Commissioner for several years. Survivors include his wife, Audrea Lynne Cox Oatman of Maryneal; two daughters, Tamra Shae Oatman of Austin and Nita Lynne Oatman Fayles of Sweetwater; one son, Ollie Stephen Oatman of Sweetwater; one granddaughter; and five grandsons. W.A. was preceded in death by his son, James Victor of Oatman, and a brother and sister. Pallbearers will be granddaughter Callie and grandsons Cason, Tyler, Hunter, Dashiell and Channing. Honorary pallbearers will be Rod Westsel, Arthur Ray Boyd and Lowell Williams. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the James Victor Oatman Scholarship Fund, Sweetwater High School, 1205 Ragland, Sweetwater, TX 79556; Pioneer City County Museum, 610 E. Third St. Sweetwater, TX 79556; or Hendrick Hospice Care of Abilene, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604-9938. McCoy Funeral Home JEREMIAH AVALOS SAN ANGELO - Jeremiah Avalos passed from this life Monday, March 7, 2005. He was born in San Angelo, Texas, in a local hospital. Jeremiah is survived by his parents, Magdaleno Avalos Jr. and mother Stacy Ann Gonzales; brother Sebastian Avalos; and grandparents Magdaleno and Maria Avalos and Frank and Toni Gonzales, all of Big Lake, Texas; great-grandparents Jessie and Ofelia Sepulbeda of Morton, Texas; great-grandma Theresa Jimenez of Durango, Mexico; great-grandpaw Jose Salas of Acuna, Mexico; great-grandma Jacinta Gonzales of Rocksprings, Texas; uncle and aunt Jose and Tammie Avalos of Odessa, Texas; aunt Noemi Avalos of San Angelo, Texas; uncle and aunt Ramiro and Erica Luna of Georgetown, Texas; uncles Jorge, Homer, Tony and Frankie Avalos of Big Lake, Texas; aunt Frances Gonzales of Big Lake, Texas; uncle and aunt Genero and Valerie Sosa of Big Lake, Texas; nephews Andrew, Getzal and Jonathan; and and nieces Shayla and Andrea, all of Big Lake, Texas. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake, Texas, with the Rev. Hillary of Saint Margaret of Cortona officiating. Johnson's Funeral Home March 11 GRACE E DORSEY SAN ANGELO - Grace E. Dorsey, 95, of Ozona passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in the Reagan Memorial Hospital in Big Lake. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, in the Christoval Cemetery with Dr. Jerry Roach of the Victory Christian Church officiating. Grace was born July 12, 1909, in Christoval to William and Nora Crawford. Grace was a great homemaker. She was devoted to her husband, "Buck," her boys and making their home life good by her wonderful cooking, good housekeeping and her gardening. She loved her home and family and took faithful care of them as long as she was able. Grace and late husband "Buck" raised their boys to attend church and love God. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She will greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Luther Ray Dorsey Sr.; son Charles Ronnie Dorsey; and infant son David Dorsey. Survivors include son Ray Dorsey and wife Sharon of Mertzon; grandchildren Michael R. Dorsey and wife Kelly, Teri M. Pearce and husband Andy, all of Odessa, Ronnie Dorsey and wife Karen of Big Lake and Mitchell Dorsey of Bentonville, Ark.; great-grandchildren Bryan Pearce, Taylor Dorsey and Rayce Dorsey, all of Odessa, Katie Dorsey of Big Lake and John Mitchell Dorsey of Bentonville, Ark.; and family friend Jim Reed. Mrs. Dorsey's obituary may be viewed online at www.RobertMassie.com Robert Massie Funeral JOE ESCOBEDO SAN ANGELO - Joe Escobedo Sr., 62, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in a local hospital. Mass of Christian service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Terry Brenon officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Joe was born Aug. 31, 1942, in Muzquiz, Coah., Mexico, and married June 3, 1963, to a wonderful lady named Juanita Trevino. They moved to San Angelo in 1972 and have four children. He worked at Angelo Glass and Mirror for 32 years. He retired in January 2004. He loved to dance and listen to his favorite music. Joe was a wonderful inspiration, bringing joy and laughter to all his family and friends. His presence will be missed, but his memory will be everlasting. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria A. Escobedo; two brothers, Ramiro Escobedo and Rogelio Escobedo; and one sister, Julia Echeverria. Survivors include his loving wife, Juanita Escobedo; daughter Maria E. Blanco and husband Robert; three sons, Hector Escobedo and wife Sylvia, Joe Escobedo Jr. and wife Gina, all of San Angelo, and Jose Mendoza Escobedo and wife Dee of Lufkin, Texas; brother Gilberto Escobedo of Abilene; two sisters, Lydia Vasquez and Pura Abalos, both of Del Rio; two special sisters-in-law, Ramona Estrada and Lupita Garcia, both of San Angelo; 15 loving grandchildren; numerous loving nieces and nephews; and special friend Hector Martinez. Pallbearers are John Robles, Fernando Bara, Joey Escobedo Jr., Martin Morales, Johnny Castillo, Hector Martinez, Jesse Alvarado and Saul Echeverria. Mr. Escobedo's obituary may be viewed online at www.RobertMassie. com. Robert Massie Funeral Home JOSEPHINE BOWEN SAN ANGELO - Josephine Bowen, 84, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 8, 2005. She was born in San Angelo on Aug. 14, 1920, to Joycie and Oscar Butt. She graduated from San Angelo High School in 1938 and attended Sul Ross College. In 1942, she married Don Bowen, who, for 55 years, remained the love of her life. In 1952, Jo and Don moved their family from San Angelo to Abilene, where Don managed Childs Ready Mix Concrete and Jo raised their two children. In 1967, the family returned to San Angelo and lived on the Bowen Ranch north of town. Jo found great peace in the country, and while Don was a rancher and sculptor, Jo enjoyed pruning trees and feeding the birds and deer. She was a strong and independent West Texas lady. Her character, integrity and dignity were a source of comfort and inspiration to her family and her many, many friends. She is survived and dearly missed by her daughter, Donna Bowen of Austin; her brother, Oscar Butt of Paradise Valley, Ariz., her grandchildren, Shane Bowen, Ashley Mayo, Michael Hughes and Watson Bowen; her great-grandchildren, Emma and Jack Mayo and Josephine Bowen; her nieces, Jerri Fenner and Jalene Jones; and her cousin, Gerald Elliott. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Bowen; her son, J. Donald Bowen; and her grandson, David Hughes. Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Southgate Church of Christ in San Angelo, Texas. Memorials may be made to the West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 3001 S. Jackson St., San Angelo, TX 76904, or at the discretion of the rememberer. Johnson's Funeral Home MICHAEL D JOCHUM SAN ANGELO - Michael D. Jochum Sr., 51, went to be with our heavenly father on Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Greenwell officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Michael was born in Glendale, W.Va., on Sept. 11, 1953, to Ed and Gladys Jochum. Michael was employed by Reece Albert Inc. as a contract administrator. He was active in the food and beverage industry in San Angelo. Michael's interests included his family, music, fishing, golfing and cooking. He was an active member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts of America. Michael's mother, Gladys Jochum, preceded him in death. Michael was married to Lucy Adwell on Aug. 30, 1985, in San Angelo, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Lucy; his two special sons, Michael Jr. and Jonathan; parents John Edward and Rosemary Jochum; his aunt, Sister Mary Jude Jochum; his brother, Jerry and wife Lori Jochum and their children, John, Jennifer and Justin; his sister, Susan and husband Ed Ohmes and their children, Laura and Jacob; and cousin Jim Jochum. Pallbearers will be Mike Hennessy, Rick Brooks, Federico Medina, Justin Jochum, John Jochum and Jerry Jochum. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the community for all the overwhelming support and prayers. Johnson's Funeral Home GLEN DALE BOHANNAN SAN ANGELO - Glen Dale Bohannan, 66, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at his residence. He was born Aug. 19, 1938, in Brady, Texas, to Dee Bohannan and Bernice Tony Bohannan. Glen married Barbara Vogel on July 19, 1957, in California. Glen served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired at the level of master chief in 1980 from Goodfellow Air Force Base. He was a longtime resident of San Angelo. Glen was a wonderful husband, father and friend. Glen was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Barbara, in 1999. Glen is survived by his children, Bob and Terry Bohannan of Austin, Bill Bohannan of Lubbock, and Glenda and Pastor Kip Hutto of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathon Bohannan of San Diego; Bryan Bohannan, student at CCT, of Austin; Hannah Bohannan of Austin; Tracy Bohannan, high school art teacher, of Arlington; Todd Bohannan, ASU student, of San Angelo; Trevor Bohannan, Central High School student, of San Angelo; Reece Hutto, Ridgeview High School student, of Orange Park, Fla.; Ramie Hutto, Ridgeview Elementary School student, of Orange Park, Fla.; great- grandchild Chloe Bohannan of Austin; brother C.W. Bohannan of Austin; sister Linda Sue of Florida; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, in the Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Skip Hill of the Second Baptist Church officiating. Johnson's Funeral Home March 12 IRENE PARKER MILLS SAN ANGELO - Irene Parker Mills passed away of natural causes Sunday, March 6, 2005, at her apartment at Alterra Assisted Living Center in Watauga, Texas. In October 1997, at the age of 89, Irene moved from her home of 50 years in Big Lake, Texas, to Watauga to be near two of her children. Irene was born May 21, 1908, in Sherwood, Texas. She was the daughter of E.C. "Gene" Parker and Hallie Parks Parker, formerly of Eldorado, Texas. After graduating from Eldorado High School in 1927, she attended Sul Ross State College in Alpine for two years. Then Irene taught at a one-teacher school in Coke County where her first classroom had only seven or eight students, mostly from one family. James Proffitt, a former Reagan County Sheriff, was one of her students there. Irene then moved to Concho County and taught three years in a two-teacher school. On Sept. 20, 1933, Irene married W.T. Mills in Eldorado. They first lived six miles east of Paint Rock on the Concho River. After the flood of 1936, W.T. and Irene began ranching in northern Reagan County and moved to Stiles in 1941 for their three children's schooling. After the Stiles school closed in 1946, they moved to Big Lake. In the fall of 1961, at the age of 53, Irene returned to Sul Ross and received her teaching degree in May 1962. She taught at Reagan County Elementary School for 12 years - third grade for eight years and second grade for four years. She retired in 1974. Irene was an active member of the First Baptist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma and Eastern Star. She and W.T. served as worthy matron and worthy patron of the Big Lake Eastern Star Chapter in 1950-1951. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers, Luther and Roscoe Parker. She is survived by her three children, Gene Clay Mills and wife Charlene of Hattiesburg, Miss.; Jerre Kay Eschberger and husband Tom of North Richland Hills, Texas; and Jim Tom Mills and wife Diana of Southlake, Texas; six grandchildren, Jim Bob Mills and wife Crystal of Hattiesburg, Miss.; Jana Kay Boyd and husband Larry of Hattiesburg, Miss.; Kirstin Eschberger of Dallas; Amy Hoogeveen and husband George of Frisco, Texas; Ashlee Sasser and husband Steve of Watauga, Texas; and Mitzi Irene Driver and husband David of Watauga; eight great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Amanda and Drew Boyd of Hattiesburg, Miss.; Whitney, Klay and Abby Mills of Hattiesburg, Miss.; and Karissa and Kayla Sasser of Watauga; three nieces, Rosalind Mills Bell of Portland, Ore.; Gail Parker Dixon of Dallas; and Phyllis Parker Stephens of McCamey; one nephew, John Pat Mills of Amarillo; and two sisters-in-law, Velma Mills Kail of Houston and Irene Parker of Dallas. Family visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 14, at First Baptist Church in Big Lake. Service will be at noon Monday, March 14, at the church with the Rev. J.B. Bitner officiating. Pat Bitner will sing a medley of Irene's favorite songs. Irene will be buried beside W.T. in Big Lake. Pallbearers include Barry Riggs, Donald Meroney, Mikel Jones, David Werst, Ralph Way, James "Doc" Dodson, Jack Harris and Jerry Floyd. Honorary pallbearers include Cade Riggs, Tim Turner, Rodney Hooker, Richard Boggs, Bill Schneeman, Karmen Weatherby, Riley Featherston, David Jacobs, Tommy Rees, Vernon Gunn and Roger Goertz. Johnson's Funeral Home J. O. KIRBY SAN ANGELO - J.O. Kirby, 86, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at his residence in DeSoto, Texas. He was born Oct. 10, 1918, in Cooper, Texas, to John Kirby and Mary Manonie Sissel Kirby. J.O. graduated from Menard High School in 1937. After attending John Tarleton College, he entered the Naval Air Force in 1942. He was assigned to aircraft maintenance and flight engineering, spending most of his tour in the Atlantic. J.O. received an honorable discharge in 1945 as aircraft mechanic, second class. After his military tour, he married Martha Thompson on April 17, 1946, in San Angelo. J.O. later was employed by Central National Bank as the Building Superintendent for 35 years until his retirement in 1984. He also was a longtime member of the Southgate Church of Christ. J.O. is survived by his wife, Martha Kirby; daughters Wanda Scogin and husband John, and Louise King and husband Jerry, all of DeSoto, Texas; grandchildren Melissa Scogin, Bryant Scogin, Courtney Watson and Cathryn King; great-grandsons Connor Watson and Hunter Watson; and sister Ruby Higgins. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005, in the Johnson's Funeral Home chapel with Paul Shero officiating. Military burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Johnson's Funeral Home ALLENE NIBLING HUDSPETH SAN ANGELO - Allene Nibling Hudspeth passed away early Friday morning, March 11, 2005. She was born on Dec. 18, 1907, in San Angelo, Texas. She graduated from San Angelo High School in 1924 and National Park Seminary in Forest Glen, Md., in 1928. She was an accomplished musician on the piano and organ, writing and copyrighting dozens of songs during her life. She wrote and produced a play for charity at the San Angelo Civic Auditorium in the early 1950s. She had a unique understanding of music that few people ever attain. In 1931, she was selected to represent West Texas as Queen of West Texas in the Battle of Flowers Parade in San Antonio. Because of the Depression, this position was discontinued and never revived. As a result, she was the last "Queen of West Texas." She was preceded in death by her parents, longtime San Angelo physician Dr. G.W. Nibling and Jerri Harrison Nibling; and her brothers, George Nibling, Dr. Boyd Nibling, Fred Nibling and Jerry Nibling. She is survived by her three children, Claude B. Hudspeth III of San Angelo and Ozona, James Roy Hudspeth of Ozona, and Mary A. Hudspeth of San Angelo; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She also is survived by her special daughter-in-law, Virginia Hudspeth, who gave her so much loving care in her last years and was with her to the end. A private service will be on Monday, March 14, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. She bent with the wind. Johnson's Funeral Home OPAL MARIE PETTY SAN ANGELO - Opal Marie Petty, 86, of Christoval passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2005, in Community Hospital. Graveside service will be at noon Monday, March 14, in North Brown Cemetery, in Mills County near Goldthwaite, Texas. Opal was born April 28, 1918, in Mills County. She was a longtime employee of the state schools of Texas, having been at the State School of Austin and the State School of Carlsbad. Opal loved music and played the piano well. She learned to play the piano at the Baptist church in Goldthwaite. She played for the residents of the State School on Sundays. Survivors include Clint Denson of Christoval; Joyce Petty of Bayfield, Colo.; Deanna Kern of Dennison, Texas; and James D. Petty Jr. of Pecos, Texas. Personal friends surviving include Pearl Hardin, Lynn Ellis, Ann Jones, Mosaic and special friend Stacy Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Mosaic at 5191 South Bryant Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76904. The family would like to express its deepest gratitude to Dr. Raymund Untalan and to Patsy and Emma for their devoted and loving care. Opal, you made our family proud. We will love you always in our hearts. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Now you are home with peace. Johnson's Funeral Home March 13 DESSIE PEEK THOMSON SAN ANGELO - Dessie Peek Thomson, 90, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, March 11, 2005, in a local care center after a lengthy illness. Dessie was born on Aug. 7, 1914, to A.L. and Sallie Peek in Jones County near Merkel, Texas. She moved with the family to Concho County in 1925, and resided there until moving to San Angelo in 1945. She married Vernon Thomson on May 29, 1948. They resided in Taylor, Texas, where they owned and operated the Slim Thomson Wholesale Distributing Company. Upon selling the company they retired and moved to San Angelo in November of 1979. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Her husband, parents and six brothers, Cecil, Gordon, Carl, Buster, Marvin and Melvin Peek, preceded her in death. She is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Sparks and Ona Haynie, both of San Angelo, and Pauline Millican and husband Connie of Robert Lee; one brother, Ollie Peek and wife JoAnn of Snyder; nieces and nephews, Carlene and Gene Lee, Jim and Sue Peek, Kay and Buddy Hunt, Milton and Vonna Peek, Buster and Kay Peek, Judy Pickett, Pat and Lee Forman, Peggy and David Wilson, Jarrel and Linda Millican, Sherry and John Lacy, Steven and Paquita Millican, Tim and Pam Millican, Elaine and Russ Ketner, Suzanne Reed, Tom and Brit Peek; and numerous great- nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 14, in the Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Lumpkin of St. Luke United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be nephews. Johnson's Funeral Home C. WAYNE COTTON SAN ANGELO - C. Wayne Cotton, 61, of San Angelo, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005, at his residence. Wayne was born Aug. 23, 1943, in San Angelo, Texas. He was married to Markie Roberts June, 3, 1967, at First Baptist Church in Rising Star, Texas, and he was a member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church. He was retired from radio broadcasting and was a volunteer at Plaza Del Sol. Survivors include his wife, Markie Cotton; one daughter, Rhonda Cotton; one son, Damon Scott Cotton; one grandson, D'wayne Lee; and one granddaughter, Valari Fambro, all of San Angelo; and his beloved little dog, Tinkerbelle. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, in Brookshire Cemetery. Mills Caraway and Damon Scott Cotton will officiate. Johnson's Funeral Home LAURA MAE GENTRY SAN ANGELO - Laura Mae Gentry, 91, of Miles, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2005, in a local care center. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 14, in Fairview Cemetery in Bronte, Texas, with the Rev. Sandy Robinson officiating. A family visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Laura was born on May 11, 1913, in Maverick, Texas, to Emmett and Winnie Brookshire. She was raised and attended schools in Bronte. She married A.E. Gentry in Bronte. She worked for the Bronte Independent School District as a bus driver for 25 years and then worked for the Bronte Care Center for eight years until her retirement in 1985. She then moved to Miles in 1985 to be close to her son. Laura was a member of the United Methodist Church in Miles. Her husband, parents, five siblings and a daughter, Winnie Carolyn Black preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Bubba Gentry and wife Josephine of Miles; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six great-great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Johnson's Funeral Home March 14 GEORGE WILLIAM COX DEL RIO - George William Cox Jr., 52, died Saturday, March 12, 2005. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 14, at G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home with a prayer vigil at 7 p.m. with Deacon John Graf officiating. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Sacred Heart Church in Del Rio with Father Jim Fischler, O.M.I, officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery with military honors provided by Fort Sam Houston of San Antonio. He was born Oct. 10, 1952, in Del Rio to George W. Sr. and Marie Cox. He represented the fourth generation of his family to live in Del Rio. George graduated from Del Rio High School in 1971, and joined the U.S. Army immediately thereafter. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, he graduated from Commonwealth School of Mortuary Science in Houston. George married his wife, Judy, in 1979. He worked as funeral director in Houston and Conroe before moving back to Del Rio in 1987 to open G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home. It was his dream to open a funeral home in his father's name, and for him, that dream would be realized even if his venture had not succeeded. George was a member of the Del Rio Host Lion's Club and of the Elk's Lodge. His survivors include his wife, Judy of Del Rio; his daughter, Tiffany of Lubbock; his mother, Marie of Del Rio; his brother, Leonard of Houston; his sister, Andrea of Spring; and his uncle and aunt, Tom and Minnie McCoy of Houston. His sister, Georgana, who died in 1959, and his father, George W. Cox Sr., who died in 1974, preceded him in death. Pallbearers include David Allen, David Wharton, Billy Foster, J.J. Foster, Dean Hildreth and Victor Bolner. Honorary pallbearers include Vicente Flores, David Vela, James Suares, Charles Walker, Charlie Hunt, Jimmy Sellers, Cody Schauer, Alton Everett, Humberto Aguirre and Sam Bell. In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests donations be made to the Melinda Pierce Scholarship Fund in memory of George W. Cox Jr. at the Bank & Trust. Ms. Pierce was especially kind and attentive to George and to his mother while at St. Luke's Hospital in San Antonio, and George would be pleased to see her dream of a nursing career be fulfilled. G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home WILMA ROBERTS SCOTT BRONTE - Wilma Roberts Scott, 81, of Bronte passed away Saturday, March 12, 2005, in the Bronte Health & Rehab Center. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 14, at the Bronte Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Wilma was born Nov. 25, 1923, in Robert Lee, Texas, to Eddie and Viva Stroud Roberts. She graduated from Robert Lee High School and married Joe Ed Scott on Nov. 15, 1947, in San Angelo, Texas. She and her husband owned and operated Scott Butane Company, and she was a loving homemaker. Wilma was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and a devoted Christian. Preceding her in death are her husband, Joe Edward Scott, of 57 years; her parents; her brother, Burl Stroud Roberts; and sister Luda Clark. Surviving family are her four children, Brenda Hines and husband Steve of Bronte, Merritt Scott of Bronte, Dewitt Scott of San Angelo and Viva Caldwell of Burnett; seven grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Donations can be made to your favorite charity or to the Arthritis Foundation in lieu of flowers. Momma, you made our family proud, and you are admired by all who knew you. Shaffer Funeral Home March 15 DAVID EUGENE FAULK ABILENE - David Eugene Faulk, 90, of Abilene went to be with his God and mother at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005, on her birthday. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 17, in Elliott- Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy. 277 S., with Dwight Faulk and Richard Melton officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the funeral home. Mr. Faulk was born the son of Martha Jane (McMahon) and Jasper Dee Faulk on April 27, 1914, in Lubbock, Texas. He married Maud Bogs in Houston on Dec. 17, 1938. At the age of 17, David began his career with Humble Oil Company, and retired from Exxon as a field foreman on Nov. 19, 1968, after 32 years of service. He moved from Knox City to Abilene in 1974. He was a member of Oldham Lane Church of Christ and Southern Hills Church of Christ, where he was a former deacon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maud Faulk, on April 16, 2002; his parents; two infant sisters; and his stepmother, Virgie Faulk. Survivors include a son, Dwight Eugene Faulk and wife Deborah of Salmon, Idaho; and two daughters, Joyce Latham and husband Tommy of Rankin, and Brenda Sue Smith and husband George of Merkel. He was blessed with grandchildren David Latham and wife Kerri of Greenwood, Texas, Gary and wife Christen of Tucson, Ariz., Denny and Debbie Latham of Monahans, Sherry and Dwain Hurst of Abilene, Curtis Smith of Fort Worth, Larry Smith of Abilene; Celeste Quinn and husband Lyle of Salmon, Idaho, Christen and Randy Lane of Horseshoe Bay, and Darren and Christy Faulk of Cleburne; great-grandchildren Blain and Braden Latham, Colby and Jordan Latham, Quinn Latham, Jennifer, Elise and Amber Hurst, Chance Smith, and Ally and David Faulk; and a great- great-granddaughter, Haley Hurst. He is also survived by brothers Edwin Faulk and wife Marjorie of Bremond, Texas, Jerry Faulk and Cline Smith, both of Wichita Falls, and Dillard Faulk of Fort Worth; sisters, Edith Reed and Frances Moore and husband Wes, all of Bremond, Texas, Jo Lynn Thomas and husband Bob of Guadalajara, Mexico, and Estelle Green of Graham; sisters-in-law, Blanch Rudel, Eva Melton and Lydia Krug; brothers-in-law, Robert Bogs and Harold Hillegeist; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, TX 79605, or Bertram Church of Christ and the Salmon, Idaho Missions, Box 494, Salmon, Idaho 78605. Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home NINA LOUISE FOWLER FLANAGAN SAN ANGELO - On Sunday March 13, 2005, Nina Louise Fowler Flanagan, 82, died after a lengthy illness at Runnels County Rehab in Ballinger, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, M.M. "Mark" Flanagan. She is survived by son Kent and wife Janet Flanagan of Franklin, Tenn.; daughter Kathy McCuistion of San Angelo; son Gary Flanagan of Hanoi, Vietnam; daughter Karen Flanagan of Pawhuska, Okla.; grandson Marc and wife Melissa; great-grandsons Ethan and Corbin McCuistion of San Angelo; granddaughter Keitha G. Flanagan of Kansas City, Mo.; grandson Kevin Flanagan of Saigon, Vietnam; one sister, Mary Ann Hale; four brothers, Bob, James, Ross and David Fowler; many loving nieces and nephews; and special companion of many years, Lucy Gonzalez. Louise was a secretary for many years. In later years a mention of Louise's name immediately evoked one of three thoughts: "pecan log candy," "income tax" or "hot house tomatoes." She believed her biggest success was her "4 K's": Kent, Kathy, Keith and Karen. She loved her babies, animals and growing things, and shared a special love of the land with her husband, Mark, especially the Ozarks in spring. Louise was never at ease unless she felt she had helped someone in need, and felt blessed when they found her. Special remembrance to those who loved and cared for her at Runnels County Rehab, Dr. Kenneth Leckie (who cared for both Mom and Dad), and the VistaCare Hospice Team, but especially Lee, Steve, Deana and Ninfa. There will be a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Runnels County Rehab, 1800 Broadway, Ballinger. There will be a private service later. Instead of flowers, please send donations to VisaCare Hospice Foundation, 940 Arroyo, San Angelo, TX 76903. Shaffer Funeral Home GUADALUPE DE LA PENA MASCORRO SAN ANGELO - Guadalupe De La Pena Mascorro, 74, went with our dear Lord on Monday, March 14, 2005. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Quirino officiating, with burial in Belvedere Memorial. Lupe was preceded in death by her two sons, Apolinar Marscorro Jr. and Ricardo Mascorro. Survivors include her husband, Apolinar Mascorro of Wall, Texas; daughters Oralia Pando, San Juan Meza, Lupe Masterson, Lilia M. Perez, Dora Linda Davis and Dora Elia Fuentes, all of San Angelo, Texas; sons Adolpho Mascorro Sr. and Abelardo Mascorro of San Angelo; son Charlie Mascorro of Rowena, Texas; daughters Leticia Mascorro and Sonia Miramontes of Fort Worth, Texas; brothers Matias De La Pena of Del Rio, Texas, Temporo De La Pena of Cd., Acuna, Mexico, and Amado De La Pena of St. Laurence, Texas; sister Petra Vaquera of San Angelo, Texas; 27 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was born Dec 12, 1930, in El Castillo, Mexico. She married her husband, Apolinar, on Sept. 15, 1945. She moved to Wall, Texas, in 1963 where the family has made many dear friends who have been there for the family for many occasions. Pallbearers will be Aurelio Pando, Ruben Reyes Jr., Herman Meza Jr., Adolph Mascorro Jr., Gorge Meza, Raul Fuentes Jr., John Davis and Alonzo Miramontes. The family would like to give a special thanks to all the staff at Riverside Nursing Home for all the support and kindness for the care of our mother. Special thanks go to VistaCare and everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Padre nuesto, que esta's en el cielo. Santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Ha'gase tu voluntad en la tierra commo en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada dia. Perdona nuestras ofensas, como tambie'n nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentacio'n y libranos del mal. Amen. Mrs. Mascorro's obituary may be viewed online at www.RobertMassie.com. Robert Massie Funeral Home March 16 MARJORIE LANE SMALL PATY SWEETWATER - Marjorie Lane Small Paty, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 14, 2005, at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17, at Roscoe Church of Christ, Roscoe, Texas. Visitation will be at McCoy's Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16. Denny Sneed and Joe Bagby will officiate. Burial will be in Roscoe Cemetery. Margie was born on Feb. 5, 1917, to Alfred Franklin Small and Augusta Lee Roberts Small in Kansas City, Mo. Her childhood was spent in Missouri, California and Texas. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1933. She attended NTAC in Arlington for a few semesters. Margie married to love of her life, Orville Britt Paty, on June 29, 1940, in Fort Worth, Texas. They were blessed with four children: Orville Wayne, Joseph Lee, Ronald Britt and Lady Pam. She had several jobs that included the Hermleigh Post Office and the RS&P in Roscoe, Texas. Her main job was that of being a devoted housewife and mother. Her joy was her husband of 64 years, whom she affectionately called "Daddy," her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. She enjoyed shopping, going to garage sales, flea markets and the Dollar General Store. She loved going to parties, traveling, and was commonly known as Margie "Go" Paty. She was a faithful and active member of the Roscoe Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Britt; great-grandson Chandler; and husband, Orville just four months ago. Death separated her from "Daddy" for only a short time. The legacy of love and commitment to each other and to Christ will live on the hearts of their family, as they truly exemplified pure devotion. Margie will always be remembered as a precious wife, mother, sister and "Granny." She was the sweetest, most loving woman, with a terrific sense of humor. Survivors include her children, Orville Wayne Paty and wife Sue of Eden, Joe Paty and wife Rosemary of Sweetwater and Pam Knight and husband Flint of Hobbs, N.M.; grandchildren, Lynn Lubke and wife Janet of Iowa Park, Texas, and their children Candace and Courtney; Shannon Haynes and husband Charles of Haslett, Texas; Jennifer Paty of McKinney, Texas; Cody Paty and wife Ginger of Sweetwater; Mandi Knight and Lauren Knight, both of Hobbs, N.M., and great- grandchildren, Trent Lee Haynes of Haslett, Madeline Claire Paty and Gregory Britt Paty of Sweetwater. She is also remembered and loved by her sisters, Freda Paddock of Fort Worth and her children Rick Paddock and Marilyn Cantu; and Emmy Coley of Fort Worth and her sons Bruce Coley and Arden Coley. Pallbearers will be Rick Paddock, Henry Parker, Fred Cantu, Lynn Lubke, Flint Knight, Sam Knight, Ronnie Williams, John Paty and Charles Haynes. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe and Ruby Williams, Ted and Ethel Averitt Frank and Shirley Barnes, Rudy and Cindy Raughton, V.H. Smith, Doc and Martha Whittenburg, Guy Lucas and Trevlyn and Wanda Kelly. McCoy Funeral Home WILFORD JOSEPH SIMCIK SAN ANGELO - Wilford Joseph Simcik smiled at the face of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, March 13, 2005. He died at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A service celebrating the life of this devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and community leader will be on Wednesday, March 16, at Wall Brethren Church with the Rev. Tommy Tallas officiating. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Wilford was blessed with a loving family. He was born in Friendship Community, Granger, Texas, on Oct. 30, 1923, to generous and hard- working parents, Joe and Agnes Repa Simcik. He married his best friend and love of his life, Georgia Emilie Michalik on Aug. 24, 1947, at the Wall Brethren Church, their lifelong church that they both cherished. Survivors include his wife, Georgia; and daughters Debbi and Ben Nichols Jr. of Copper Canyon, Texas, Becky and Andy Dickson of San Angelo, Beth McCarver Cornelius of Fort Worth, and Paula and Bob Kershaw of Lewisville, Texas. He is survived by eight grandchildren, of whom he was very proud and loved with all his heart, Benny and Didi Nichols III of Lewisville, Texas, Shane Nichols and his fiancée, Mary Stevenson of Fort Worth, A.J. and Deanna Dickson of Houston, Tim and Esther Dickson of San Angelo, Catherine and Christine McCarver of Fort Worth, and Zach and Joe Palmer of Lewisville. He also had three step-grandsons, Jonathan Kershaw of Lewisville and Stephen and Geoffrey Cornelius of Fort Worth. He is survived by three wonderful great-grandchildren, Andriana Dickson, Cody and Destiny Nichols. He is also survived by his loving sister, Aleen Byers of Allen Park, Mich., and Ryan D. Haverlah, a special, close family friend. Also surviving are sisters and brothers-in-law Agnes Michalik, Dorothy Michalik, Esther Chasak, the Rev. and Mrs. Albert Michalik, Dan Michalik and Noemi Drgac. He has two surviving aunts, Christine Cadan and Marie Simcik, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. His church family was very dear to his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, Anton and Emily Michalik; his brother and sister-in-law, Clifton and Angeline Simcik; sister-in-law and husband, Libbie and Adam Kutter; brothers-in-law Adolph Casak, Ruben and Edmond Michalik, Orlo Byers and Hubert Drgac; and sons-in-law William C. McCarver and Bill Cornelius. After graduating from San Angelo High School, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in World War II and served as a flight engineer and top turret gunner on the B-17 and B-26 Bombers in the 8th and 9th Air Force. He flew many missions over Europe and was honorably discharged with the rank of tech sergeant. When he returned, he graduated from San Angelo College with an associate's degree in business. Wilford and Georgia made their home in San Angelo. He was a natural born salesman. He worked for Nabisco and retired in 1986 from Alamo Iron Works. Wilford was a charter member of the Wall Brethren Church and Sunday school, and continued to be a faithful member all his life. He served as Sunday school teacher, superintendent, Board of Elders president, secretary and member, youth sponsor and delegate at several Unity of the Brethren conventions. He also sang in the Wall Czech Church Choir. Wilford was awarded lifetime membership to the East Angelo Lions Club. His favorite offices were tail twister and president. His awards include the Melvin Jones Fellow for dedicated humanitarian services, Lion of the Year and Lions Camp Lifetime Membership. The family wants to thank all of the doctors and nurses who cared for him, especially his Hospice nurses, Debra, Janelle and Janet. The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association or the Wall Brethren Church Building Fund. We will miss our Sweetheart husband, Daddy, PawPaw and Grandpa, his hugs and kisses, his charm, his stories, his laugh, his humor, his kindness, his gentleness, his wisdom and his smile. Pallbearers will be Bill Holland, Roy Martin, Gary Black, Shawn Oliver, Ron Michalik and Ken Michalik. Johnson's Funeral Home March 17 JUDY DARLENE LAWLER SAN ANGELO - Judy Darlene Lawler, 57, of San Angelo passed away Monday, March 14, 2005, in San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Charles Beal officiating. Judy was born Jan. 16, 1948, in San Angelo to her parents, Charlie Crim and Lula Thunderburk. Judy was a homemaker and also a dorm supervisor for the State School for many years. She married Jack Harley Lawler Jr. in San Angelo, Texas. Judy loved fishing, flowers and butterflies. She was a wonderful mother, sister, aunt and friend, and she will dearly be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Lawler of San Angelo and Sandy Lawler Blackwood of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Joshua Blake Peel, Jacklyn Danae' Peel, Eric Nathan Clark and Christopher Springer; mother-in-law Jean Preston of Edmond, Okla.; brother Steve Crim of San Angelo; two sisters, Janie McWilliams of San Angelo and Lucille Porter of Bronte; special friend Clay Pauley of San Angelo; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Johnson's Funeral Home MARY ELLEN KENDRICK JOHNSON BIG SPRING - Mary Ellen Kendrick Johnson, 92, of Robert Lee, formerly of Big Spring, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at the Robert Lee Care Center. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 18, at the 14th and Main Church of Christ, Big Spring, with Royce Clay and Ed McCorkle officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Park. She was born on Jan. 8, 1913, in Corrigan, Texas, and married Royce L. Johnson on Jan. 25, 1934, in Big Spring, Texas. Mrs. Johnson came to Big Spring in 1921 and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1931. She had worked at the Tuberculosis Center in Carlsbad, Texas, from 1957 to 1967, and then moved to Big Spring and worked at Big Spring State Hospital until retiring on March 1, 1976. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and gardening. She was a member of the Carlsbad Church of Christ and a former member of 14th and Main Church of Christ, Big Spring. Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Royce L. Johnson of Robert Lee; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Sue Johnson of Smithville, Bobby Joe and Sis Johnson of Denver City and Robert and Connie Johnson of Water Valley; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jessie Marie and Jerry Bannister of Water Valley and Beverly Ann and Charles Preddy of Ozona; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five great- great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Kendrick of Big Spring. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Effie Kendrick; and one brother, J. D. Kendrick. Pallbearers will be Mike Preddy, Charles Preddy, Sam Johnson, Elmer Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Jodi Weeks, Jerry Bannister and John Gustin. The family suggests memorials to the Carlsbad Church of Christ, Carlsbad, TX 76934; to Robert Lee Care Center, P.O. Box 1209, Robert Lee, TX 76945; or to VistaCare of San Angelo, 940B Arroyo Dr., San Angelo, TX 76903. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com. Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home IMA JACKSON CULP SAN ANGELO - Ima Jackson Culp passed away peacefully at home March 12, 2005. She was born in Melvin, Texas, on Nov. 28, 1924. Ima was the seventh child of eight born to Zema and Dennis Fields. Her early life was spent in the farming communities around Salt Gap, Doole, Eden, Brady and Melvin. She married young, as was the fashion in the days before World War II. To her marriage to D.E. Jackson, two sons were born. She spent the years of her first marriage supporting her husband in his military career and building business, and after their return to San Angelo in 1955, apartment businesses, The Jackson House Motel, Inn of the West Motel, as well as raising their sons. In 1978, she became sole owner of the Inn of the West and found that she was a very good businesswoman. She operated Inn of the West until health issues dictated that she should retire. Ima married Joe Culp in 1979. She took great delight in the social and private life they had together. She was a dedicated member of the Church of Christ and worshipped with the Johnson Street Congregation. Helen Hensley and Allen Price, and others of the congregation visited her, prayed for her, and supported her in her declining health when she became confined to her home. Gary Lavender, married to Ima's niece Beverly (Neve), was a particularly appreciated family member because he "said the most beautiful prayers" every time he visited. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters and their spouses, Adele Waldrep and her husband Bill, Rowena Stewart and her husband Jimmy, Altha Leath and her husband C.H. and Rita Scott; her brother Arlis Fields; and grandson Greg Jackson. She is survived by her husband, Joe Culp; a sister, Leonora Neve and husband Odis; a brother, D.J. Fields and wife Jinx; her sons, Larry Jackson and wife Laura, Brad Jackson and his wife, Risa. Surviving grandchildren are Kelly Usry and husband Johnny, Jay Jackson, Robert Lewis and wife Amy and Jennifer Jackson; and one great-grandchild, Emily Usry. Nieces and nephews include Linda Chaney and her husband, Andy, Beverly Lavender and her husband, Gary, Greg Fields and wife Cathy, Debbie Levell, Deanna Davis, Ricky Fields and Lisa White. Ima was given the most tender and loving care in her decline by Diana Wood and Sharon Martinez. It is not always easy to care for a person in declining health, but Diana was with Ima for over four years, steadily taking on more and more responsibility. When it became necessary for around the clock care, Sharon joined in that care and the two of them kept Ima at home and comfortable until the end of her days. It is impossible to express adequate appreciation for what they did. VistaCare Hospice provided a much appreciated service at the end of Ima's life. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in Johnson's Funeral chapel with Dr. Tommy King officiating. Anyone wishing to view the body will have the opportunity in visitation or before the service Thursday afternoon. The casket will be closed at 2 p.m. After the service in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel, the family will have a private interment service at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Johnson Street Church of Christ, the Herald of Truth or a favorite charity. One particular quote from the Bible hung in a special place in Ima's home: Trust in the Lord with all your heart - Lean not unto your own understanding - acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your path. Proverbs: 3: 5-6 Johnson's Funeral Home ALEXANDER T ALEXANDER SAN ANGELO - Alexander T. Alexander passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 14, 2005, at the age of 78. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, at the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church with a private family service. Officiating will be Father John of Lubbock, with burial following in Fairmount Cemetery. Alex (affectionately known to many as "Shorty") was born on Sept. 15, 1926, in San Angelo, Texas. He was the fourth of seven children born to Mary and Theodore Alexander. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1949 with a degree in business administration. Alex founded Alexander Construction Company with his brothers in 1948. Alex participated in the commercial development of the southwest side of San Angelo as both a builder and an investor. He built over 500 homes under the names Central Builders, Sherwood Homes and Alexander Homes. His business interests included real estate developments such as Southland Park and Fall Creek Apartments. His other business interests included several oil and gas ventures. Alex served as a past president of the Home Builders Association and was an active Rotarian. In 1964, he married Betty Parkin. Together they opened LaVilla Beauty Salon in 1967. Betty and Alex purchased Freeland Florist in 1974. Alex, his daughter, Vickie, and her husband, Mike, have operated the florist shop since her death in 1987. Alex was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty; his parents, Theo and Mary; his sister, Anna Pappas and her husband, Lee; and his brothers, Frank, Nick and Bill Alexander. Alex is survived by his daughter, Vickie Schofield, and her husband, Mike; his son, David Parkin; and his grandchildren, Christie and Patricia Schofield and Jennifer, Michael, J.P. and Mark Parkin. He also is survived by his brother George, his brother Gus, and his wife, Kaye; and his sister-in-law, Glenda Alexander. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews: JoAnna DeVault and her husband, David of Austin, Carol Spurlock and her husband, Vern of Fort Worth, William Ted Alexander and his wife, Lisa, Mary Jane Steadman and her husband, Craig, Chris Alexander, Paul Alexander and Elena Kent and her husband, Kevin. Alex is also survived by several great-nieces and nephews, Brad DeVault and his wife, Haley, Caroline and Alex Corpening, William Campbell Alexander, Christopher and Alexander Steadman, Amelia Alexander and Carson, Griffin and Eiley Grace Kent. Alex had a strong passion for family and life. We will all miss his bright eyes and beautiful smile. Alex was complimentary, kind and compassionate and in his later years relied heavily on the compassion of others. The family would like to extend a special thanks to those who have cared for Alex over the years: Hospice of San Angelo, Intrepid USA Health Services, Jan Adams and Joe Martin for their kind help and their special friendship. Also a special thanks to Amanda Walker, Alicia Sefcik and Becky Miller at Alexander Construction Company. We would really like to acknowledge the time and effort that Melissa Neeley dedicated to the last four years of Alex's life; taking the time out of her life to help him through his illness. Thank you Missy, we truly appreciate all that you did for Alex. Serving as pallbearers are his nephews, Bill, Chris, Paul, Craig, Kevin and special friend Bill Wynne. Donations can be made to the Assumptions of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church or to Hospice of San Angelo. "The Winds of Time" Time is like the wind It comes and goes Sometimes fast, sometimes slow But it seems to always be there We seem to lose track of all those years We wish we had some kind of control Over the things that we call "time" We seem to always be in a hurry Not taking enough "time," To say or do the things we wish we had It's like after the high winds blow We wonder where it would go. Just as the "time" in our lives Before we know it It has come and went. Time passes quickly Before we realize just how quick The time I've had with Alex "my Dad" Has been a breath of fresh air And one of the most Precious gifts from God. He has taught me To endure high winds And value the time of life. Time sweeps past us As the soft wind sweeps around us As each passing day We need both the "time." God has given And the soft winds He has blessed us with. The time here for Alex Has ended And the Lord Has swept him up In his loving arms God has left his spirit with us To sweep softly through our lives So each time the soft winds blow I'll take it as the Lord above, Is letting Alex say "Hello" I'll love you always and miss you dearly Daddy! Love always, your Daughter "Always remember; Kindness costs you nothing". - Alex Alexander Johnson's Funeral Home MAE FRANCES WILSON KERMIT - Mae Frances Wilson, age 88, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in Kermit. She was born May 21, 1916, in Arlington, Ky., to Coley Dunn and Grace Sauderson Dunn. Frances was a resident of Wink for 22 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Wink. On Feb. 17, 1983, Frances and C.M. "Curley" Wilson were united in marriage in Grenada, Miss. "Curley" passed away Aug. 3, 1996. Those left to cherish Frances' memory are daughters Barbara Slaughter of Graham, Texas, and Nancy Willis of Grand Junction, Colo. Also surviving her are seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at the First Baptist Church in Wink, with the Rev. Richard Ray officiating. Interment will follow in the Kermit Cemetery. Cooper Funeral Chapel KATHERINE CHRISTINE PICKETT SAN ANGELO - Katherine Christine Pickett, 88, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2005, at St. Francis Home. She was born Jan. 1, 1917, in Sterling City to A.A. and Kittie (Coulson) Rutherford. On Dec. 24, 1937, she married George Edward "G.E." "Ed" Pickett. He preceded her in death in 1994. Survivors include two daughters, Paula (James) Bishop of Fostoria and Donna Serwin of Richardson; five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Weldon and Jack Rutherford; and two sisters, Allie Lindley and Imogene Lake. Mrs. Pickett and her husband lived in San Angelo for 50 years before she moved to Tiffin 10 years ago. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 18, in Belvedere Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Johnson's Funeral Home KEIRTH NEFF COLORADO CITY - Mr. Keith Neff, 65, of Merkel died Monday, March 14, 2005, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 17, in the Colorado City Cemetery. Mr. Neff was born to William and Pearl Houson Neff on Dec. 31, 1939, in Colorado City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the VFW in Merkel. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and tend his garden. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Colorado City. He is survived by his children, Missy and husband Skip Craig of Snyder, Scott and wife Linda Neff of Sonora, Doug and wife Wetonia Neff of Snyder, and Todd and wife Connie Neff of San Angelo; eight grandchildren; one sister, Fannie Neff of Midland; and four brothers, Rush Neff of Colorado City, Tom Neff of Andrews, Joe Neff of Big Spring and Jack Neff of Midland. The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, March 16, at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home. Please make memorials to the Merkel VFW, the West Texas Rehab or a charity of choice. Kiker-Seale Funeral Home March 18 ELOISE DAVIS BIG SPRING - Eloise Davis, 92, of Coahoma died on Thursday, March 17, in a Big Spring care facility. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, in the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. She was born on May 2, 1912, in Pilot Point, Texas, and married Lawrence N. Davis on May 16, 1936, in Garden City, Texas. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1981. Mrs. Davis had been a resident of Coahoma since 1947. She was a graduate of North Texas Women's University and had taught school in Coahoma for many years until retiring in 1977. She enjoyed playing bridge and loved her family and friends. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Coahoma. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Glenn Daniel of Coahoma; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Betty Davis of Coahoma; a sister, Mary Fowler of Big Spring; four grandchildren, Duane Robinson of Gladewater, Wacey Daniel of Big Spring, Steve Davis of Coahoma and Cindy Moorehead of Grapevine; and three great- grandchildren, Mathew and Blakely Robinson of Gladewater and Kyle Daniel of Big Spring. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Jean Robinson; and two brothers, Winfred Riney and Eldon Riney. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 3205 W. Cuthbert, Ste A-5, Midland, TX 79701. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com. Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home HALLIE MAE COX SAN ANGELO - Hallie Mae Cox, 83, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at her residence. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Gregory P. Smith of Southwest Baptist Church in Oklahoma City officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Hallie was born May 23, 1921, in Grass Creek, Wyo., to Oscar Homer and Arrena Vallandingham. She enjoyed meeting and working with the public. She worked as gift shop manager for 17 years at the Fort Concho Museum. She married the love of her life, Edward B. Cox, on July 21, 1938, in San Angelo; and after 51 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1989. Hallie's life exemplified the ultimate of generosity and loving kindness toward others. She knew the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and lived a selfless life, marked by a gentle spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. Indeed she was a blessing to those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, E.B. Cox; brother Homer Vallandingham; and sister Lena Isbell. Survivors include daughter Marsha Smith and husband Ronnie of Oklahoma City; sons Gary Cox and wife Tammy of Franklin, Pa., and Alan Cox and wife Pam of San Angelo; brother Bruce Vallandingham of San Angelo; grandchildren, Logan Cox, Larry Dunlap, Travis Cox, Greg Smith and Joel Smith; great-grandchildren Andrew Smith, Hallie Smith, Elaina Smith and Ruthanna Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Vallandingham, Roy Vallandingham, Travis Rogers, Gary Rogers, Gus Alexander and Bob Bluthardt. The family would like to extend a special thanks and appreciation to Hospice of San Angelo, nurse Debra Hooten and Meals for the Elderly. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of San Angelo and Meals for the Elderly. Mrs. Cox's obituary may be viewed online at www.RobertMassie.com. Robert Massie Funeral Home ELSIE HANZ REDMAN BALLINGER - Elsie Hanz Redman, age 94, of Rowena passed from this life on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at San Angelo Community Hospital. Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at the Zoar United Church of Christ in Rowena with Art Mavrode officiating. The graveside service will follow at the Protestant Cemetery in Rowena. There was a family visitation from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Rains-Seale Funeral Home in Ballinger. Elsie was born Oct. 11, 1910, to the late Fritz and Mary Hanz. Born and raised in the Rowena area, she graduated from the Rowena Public School and San Angelo Business College. She became the bride of Alvin Redman on Dec. 30, 1930. They raised three lovely daughters and were married 64 years before Alvin's passing in 1995. She also was preceded in death by her dear sister Marie Gallas. Elsie had a strong love for the Lord and for her community. She began playing the organ at the Zoar United Church of Christ at the young age of 15 and was a faithful member there her whole life. She was a member of Eastern Star and the Rowena Extension Club. She believed in hard work, and her life was a testimony to her determination. Whether she was working in the shoe factory, working in the fields, helping Alvin at the Gulf station, sorting mail at the post office or crocheting something beautiful, Elsie put her heart into everything she did. Elsie was devoted to her family and they to her. She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands, Marilyn and Edgar Poehls of Miles, Alva and Bill Gibson of San Angelo, and Patricia and Jack Parker of Gainesville; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Ronda and Art Mavrode, Diana and Philip Treadaway, Jackie and Belinda Poehls, Rocky and Patti Poehls, Sharon Yancy, Terry and Phyllis Gibson, Ronnie Gibson, Renee Parker, and Tonya and John Carroll; 15 great-grandchildren, Eyrin and husband Bill Book, Alicia Penkert, Jaton and Joshua Treadaway, Brooke and Justin Poehls, Mekayla Poehls, Jeremy Yancy, Jordan and husband Parker Walz, Tiffany and Timothy Gibson, Zachary, Felicia, Brandon and Madeline Gibson, KC and wife Holli Harrison; and step-great-grandchildren, Amalia Litsa and Christina Mavrode; and three great-great-grandchildren, Taylen and Jada Book and Kolten Walz. She also is survived by a sister, Theo Ernst of San Angelo, and numerous nieces and nephews. The pallbearers will be the grandsons and great-grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the granddaughters and great-granddaughters. Special thanks to longtime neighbors and friends, Gene and Shirley Sharp of Rowena and to recent caregiver, Rachel Stewart. The family requests that memorials be made to your favorite charity. Rains-Seale Funeral Home PATRICIA JOYCE BRASUEL ROBERT LEE - Patricia Joyce Brasuel went to be with the Lord, her Savior, on Wednesday, March 16, 2005. She passed on peacefully in her sleep at her home surrounded by those who loved her. A service celebrating the life of this devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Robert Lee Baptist Church. Pastor Frank Daniels of the Southside Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in the Robert Lee Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening, March 18, at Shaffer Funeral Home. Patricia Joyce "Pat" Preston was born on Nov. 30, 1932, in Gilmer, Texas, to Bill and Thelma Preston. At age 15 the family moved from the oilfields of East Texas to the oilfields of West Texas, and ended up in Silver, Texas. She graduated from Colorado City High School in 1950 and went to college at San Angelo, Texas. Pat was one of the first women to sign in at "Carr Hall" at what was then San Angelo Junior College. Pat married the love of her life, Gerald Ray Brasuel, on June 24, 1951, in Silver, Texas, with the Rev. Horace Bloodworth officiating. They were together for 53 years. Pat was a hard worker. She spent 17 years as an employee of West Coke County Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Gerald; son Mike and wife Mary Kay of Midland, Texas; daughter Janet Maxwell of Arlington, Texas; and son Ardie and wife Joy of Odessa, Texas. There are also seven grandchildren of whom she dearly loved and was very proud. They are Eddie Brasuel of Austin, Texas, Melissa Brasuel of San Angelo, Texas, Clint Brasuel of Lubbock, Texas, Cody Allison of Columbus, Ohio, Cade Allison and wife Kristi of Midland, Texas, Casey Maxwell of Lubbock, Texas, and Justin Boroff of Richland Hills, Texas. There are lastly two great-grandchildren that were her greatest joy during the last year of her life, and they are Cade and Kristi Allison's twins, Brayden and Braxten Allison, of Midland, Texas. Pat had three brothers. She is survived by two, Billy Preston and wife Claudine of Union City, La., and Kenneth Preston and wife Cecelia of Parks, Ark. Pat is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, William Arden and Thelma Preston; and little brother Danny Preston, who was tragically killed when they were all growing up in Silver, Texas. The family requests that any memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo, P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, TX 76902. Pallbearers will be grandsons Cody Allison, Cade Allison, Casey Maxwell, Clint Brasuel and Justin Boroff. Momma, we will miss you with all our hearts, for you were the "light" for us kids. We'll never forget being your "kids" and how you selflessly gave to us. Your love sustained us through it all. It is said, "Well done is better than well said." Momma, you did well. Shaffer Funeral Home DONALD LEE BRADFORD SAN ANGELO - Donald Lee Bradford, 64, of Menard passed quietly after a two-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 15, 2005. He died at his home, surrounded by family and friends. An outdoor memorial service celebrating Don's life will be held at the family farm at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, with Pastor Suzanne Brantley officiating. Family and friends are encouraged to join us and share your memories. The farm is on Highway 190, 3.2 miles west of the Highway 83 junction in Menard. In case of rain, the alternate location will be at the Methodist Church, 201 Gay Street in Menard. Don was blessed with a loving family and many friends in Menard and Austin. He was born on Jan. 15, 1941, to Edgar and Loretta Bradford. He graduated from Menard High School in 1959 and went on to the University of Texas in Austin where he graduated with a B.S. in physics and an MBA in finance. Don was a successful Austin businessman, entrepreneur and real-estate broker. He had businesses ranging from the early years in Bible sales in the South to managing businesses such as Austron and Professional Financial Associates, among others. He was a successful Austin real-estate agent and broker for more than 30 years. Don was a lifelong outdoorsman and passed those skills and love of the outdoors to his children and friends. He was an expert hunter and fisherman, and had many outdoor adventures both as a professional turkey-hunting guide and for personal pleasure. He enjoyed many hours of gardening and backyard cooking, and was known by friends as one of the best Texas cuisine chefs in Austin. He also was an accomplished musician and talented dancer. Don was married to Melinda Mears for 22 years. He is survived by daughters Brandi Lee Bradford of Sacramento, Calif., and Cynthia Jane Krouskup and husband Ryan of Austin; parents, Edgar and Loretta Bradford of Menard; and brother E. Wayne Bradford of South Orange, N.J.; and his domestic partner, Frank Palermo. The family would like to give a special thank you to friends and family who provided love and support throughout Don's illness. They are especially grateful to his dearest friend, Linda Kimrey, for her constant love, friendship and companionship. They also thank Bob and Lila Baron, and Mildred Yates for their love and special times with Don, and Lynn Neal and others from Hospice of San Angelo. The family requests that memorials be made in lieu of flowers or gifts to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Library in Houston, in the form of books or donations. Don had a great love of books, and the M.D. Anderson library and book-loan program is a much-needed resource for patients. Please contact the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486. Johnson's Funeral Home DELIA H MARTIN SAN ANGELO - Delia H. Martin, born Dec. 14, 1913, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 13, 2005, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Maria Hernandez; two sisters, Eva Garza and Chavela Ondarza. She is survived by her daughter, Geraldine E. Martin of Biloxi, Miss.; her son, Jon C. "Chuck" Martin and daughter-in-law Karen Doss Martin of San Angelo; granddaughter Paige Martin of San Angelo; great- granddaughter Kayleigh Paige of San Angelo; and her favorite niece, Hope Casanova of San Antonio. Delia served as an officer in The Salvation Army in the Hawaiian Islands in the 1940s, where she met and married the love of her life, "Marty." They enjoyed a wonderful journey through life together for over 50 years. Delia served God in The Salvation Army while teaching and mentoring young people for over 65 years. She left a lasting impression on so many lives, as she was a true Christian example of the believer. She retired from the Meals for the Elderly in 1992, after 18 years of service. She was a Charter member of the Concho Pearl Lions Club. She also worked for the Tom Green County Extension Service for many years. Delia's life was centered around her relationship with Jesus Christ and her many years of service to the Salvation Army. Her second love was her family, to whom she was so devoted, and always ready to give words of encouragement and love. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at 11 a.m. at The Salvation Army Church, 34 West 3rd St., San Angelo. Capt. Edward Alonzo will be officiating the service and Terry S. Hamm will deliver the message. The Martin family would like to express our deepest appreciation to the entire Baptist Memorial Center staff and gives special thanks to Division I personnel, as you have extended your love and care to our Mother. We would also like to thanks Baptist Memorial Hospice Care Staff for the comfort and care given to our Mother in her last days. Appreciation is also extended to Dr. John Hunt, who served as her personal physician for many years. To the many friends and volunteers who visited our Mother over the years, we extend our sincerest gratitude. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials or honorariums be made to: The Salvation Army, 215 W. Gillis, San Angelo, TX 76903 or Cross Road Assembly of God Church, 301 N. Marie, San Angelo, TX, 76905. I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Hence forth, there is in store for me a crown of righteousness, which The Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me that day, and not only to me, but also to them that love his appearing. II Timothy 4: 7-8 Johnson's Funeral Home DENNIS RAY LITTLE STEPHENVILLE - Dennis Ray Little Sr., 69, of Johnsville passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at his residence. He was born Oct. 6, 1935, in Johnsville. He married Betty Hendrick on Oct. 20, 1954, in Bluff Dale, Texas. Dennis was a member of the Selden Baptist Church. He lived 35 years in San Angelo before moving back to Johnsville 12 years ago. He was an Army veteran. He retired as a technical engineer with the Texas Department of Transportation. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 18, in Stephenville Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, in Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Emil V. Becker and the Rev. Pete Pharis officiating. Burial will follow in Tarleton Cemetery in Palo Pinto County. Survivors include his wife, Betty; son and daughter-in-law Dennis Ray Jr. and Betsey Little of San Angelo; daughters and sons-in-law Norma and Steve Cross of Fort Worth, Judith and Jackie Alley of Brownwood, and Terri and Sidney Beal of Midland; mother, Cloyce Little of Johnsville; brother and sister-in-law Larry and Nancy Little of Johnsville; sisters-in-law Pat Little of Johnsville and Connie Little of Houston; and seven grandchildren, Christopher and wife Stephanie, Rickie, Grant, Wayne, Sidney and Dustin. He was preceded in death by his father, J.M. "Buck" Little; and two brothers, Herbert and Richard Little. Memorials may be made to the Selden Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.funeral hmtx.com. Stephenville Funeral Home KATHERINE CHRISTINE PICKETT SAN ANGELO - Katherine Christine Pickett, 88, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2005, at St. Francis Home. She was born Jan. 1, 1917, in Sterling City to A.A. and Kittie (Coulson) Rutherford. On Dec. 24, 1937, she married George Edward "G.E." "Ed" Pickett. He preceded her in death in 1994. Survivors include two daughters, Paula (James) Bishop of Fostoria and Donna Serwin of Richardson, five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Weldon and Jack Rutherford; and two sisters, Allie Lindley and Imogene Lake. Mrs. Pickett and her husband lived in San Angelo for 50 years before she moved to Tiffin 10 years ago. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 18, in Belvedere Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Johnson's Funeral Home March 19 SARAH HALFMANN BALLINGER - Sarah Halfmann, 98, of Olfen passed away early Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital. Rosary service was at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at the church with burial to follow in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Olfen. Sarah was born on Sept. 28, 1906, in Runnels County to Ed and Maggie Lehr Hoelscher. She married Ben J. Halfmann on Dec. 29, 1925, in Olfen, Texas. He preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 1979. Sarah was very active and supportive of all organizations in the Olfen parish and community. She attended Olfen School as a child through eighth grade. She was past president of the Christian Mothers Sodality and continued to attend meetings until she was 92. During her time as president, she was instrumental in reactivating the Olfen Fall Festival after World War II. She was the Grand Regent of Catholic Daughters several times, member of the Home Demonstration Club and Rowena Arts and Crafts Club. She loved to travel and enjoyed many Magic Travel Tours with her friends. Sarah began baking wedding cakes in 1953 and continued baking cakes for all occasions for 32 years. Her time after retirement was spent making quilts for her family, lap quilts and crocheting hundreds of kitchen towels for family and friends. She was very generous with her talents and always shared her crafts and baked goods with others. Sarah's last years were spent at Runnels Rehab Nursing Center, where she received much loving care. She will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years; parents; stepmother Josephine Hirt Hoelscher; son-in-law Jerome Lange; grandchildren Mary and Michael Michalewicz and Clifton Frerich; great- granddaughter Monica Parramore; granddaughter-in-law Sharon Lange; and brothers Reynold and Isidore Hoelscher. Survivors include her children, Evelyn Lange of San Angelo, Quintin Halfmann and wife Pauline of Rowena, Beatrice Michalewicz and husband Bernie of Olfen, Alice Frerich and husband Arnold of Rowena, Cornell Hoelscher and husband Vernon of Olfen, Bernie Halfmann and wife Kay of Rowena, Clyde Halfmann and wife Mary of San Angelo, James Halfmann and wife Lorene of Ballinger, and Steve Halfmann and wife Sherry of San Angelo; 30 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great- grandchildren; sisters Colette Schraeder, Lorine Braden, Norine Kujawski, Genevieve Halfmann and Mary Rita Buxkemper; sister-in-law Jo Hoelscher; and brothers Joe Hoelscher and wife Elvira, Andrew Hoelscher, and Victor Hoelscher and wife Germaine. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to express their appreciation to the Runnels County Rehab and Nursing Center staff for the loving care they gave Mom during her stay there. A special thanks to the hospital staff, Dr. Mills, Dr. Rightmire, the Rev. Bhaskar, the Rev. Wade and the Rev. Moeller for their care and compassion. "B" HALFMANN SAN ANGELO - "B" came into this world on Jan. 26, 1919, and was christened "Annie B" but has always been known as "B." She was the third of five daughters born to loving ranch parents, Tom and Olivia Scarborough. In her later years, when asked where she grew up, she would proudly say: "I was born south of Carlsbad at the foot of Rattlesnake Mountain, and I have lived all my life in Tom Green County!" She attended school at Grape Creek and Lake View, but due to her father's health, the family moved to Stephenville in 1934, where she graduated from high school. She attended John Tarleton Agricultural College and in 1939 graduated from Daniel Baker College in Brownwood with a degree in education and business. She taught school until 1943, when she went to California to help fight the war. She returned to San Angelo and ended her teaching career at Miles. She then applied her business education by becoming a public accountant and fulfilling one of her longtime dreams of earning her pilot licenses. B always loved people and really enjoyed her friends. She loved to party "hearty" and always had interests in dancing, tennis, swimming, fishing, bowling, low-stakes poker, having fun and could always be counted on to tell a joke or a good story. Those who knew her throughout the years knew her for her generosity (which was often beyond a fault), her sense of humor and her hearty laugh, which always could be heard above all others. She always was a hard worker, whether it was mental or physical. Growing up, she was the one to help her Dad, regardless of what needed to be done. In 1954, she met and married Ervin Halfmann, a farmer from Paint Rock. At that point, her life became "eight hours at the office" and then back to the farm to go to work. Throughout their 27-year marriage, "Erv and B's" home was widely known as the place to go. Rarely was there a weekend when Erv wasn't cooking barbecue while B did the beans and salad for 15 to 25 people. In 1956, they decided to go into the nightclub business, where B quickly became known as the "best floor bouncer" in town. The year 1960 saw them back on the farm, and through it all, life never failed to include those eight hours at the office. Throughout their years on the farm, B would laughingly say that she was a very talented cotton "hoer" and a champion cotton trailer stomper. Fresh out of college, she was interested in the real-estate business, but in 1939, her father and mother would have no part of a young woman driving around with men looking at property. So this desire was delayed until 1973, when she went back to school to become a Realtor. This led to buying and remodeling houses, and those eight hours at the office always were there before going home to join all the fun of remodeling. All this led to the ownership of many rental houses, two motels, a used-car lot and another nightclub. She remained active in the real-estate business until her death. In her later years, as her health failed, her hearty laugh also faded, but she still managed to enjoy old friends and the making of new ones. She always was open to any challenge issued to her in regard to table games, especially bridge, and maintained her telling of jokes and good stories. One of her very closest friends once said, "a little embellishment never did hurt one of B's stories!" B and her sisters were raised to believe in God and were taught that one should always recognize right from wrong, and that it was not sufficient to merely recognize the difference but to responsibly act upon that knowledge. B was a member of the First Christian Church and maintained a 55-year association with the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her beloved Erv, her parents, and two sisters, Olivia Asbill and Fay Filburn. She is survived by two sisters, Katie Cain and husband Doyle of Graham, and Jo Scarborough of San Angelo; three generations of nieces and nephews and very special friends, Annie Pearl Finley of Abilene, Tom Vandeventer of Rankin, Lee Scarborough of Harlingen, Becky Schriever of Eola, and the one special love of her life, Lee Halfmann of San Angelo; plus many other friends too numerous to mention, but they know who they are. The family wishes to express their appreciation and give a hearty "thank you" to Dr. Denver Marsh and the battery of doctors and nurses at Shannon Medical Center, with special acknowledgement of Diana Hernandez and the staff of the dialysis unit, the staffs of Royal Estates and Baptist Medical Center. Should anyone care to memorialize our B, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to a charity of your choice. She departed the bounds of this earth on Thursday, March 17, 2005. Due to other crises within the family, a celebration of her life will be conducted at Royal Estates at a date yet to be determined. Think of her when you are told a funny story or when you hear a hearty laugh. Bury any sorrow that you might feel in good deeds. PETRA R. GONZALES SAN ANGELO - Petra R. Gonzales, 86, of San Angelo went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 18, 2005, at 3:07 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 21, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Terry Brenon officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the funeral home. Mrs. Gonzales was born Dec. 20, 1918, in Del Rio, Texas. She was a longtime resident of San Angelo, where she came to be known as "Dona Petra." During her lifetime she cared for many children while their parents went to work. She was especially proud of her "Mexican" heritage and she looked forward to the Cinco de Mayo and Fiestas Patrias Celebrations. She would proudly wear her "Charra" outfit as seen in her picture. Some of the newer generation did not get to meet her but remember her fondly from her presence in these fiestas. Mrs. Gonzales was preceded in death by many of her relatives, including her parents and her best friend and neighbor, Minnie Hernandez. She is survived by a special friend, Diana Salter, one sister, and nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Angel Flores of the Senior Companions for all he did during her last illness at Riverside Nursing Center. Gutierrez Funeral Chapels - Knickerbocker ACE "KOLTON" HUGHES II Your little Angel and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Johnson's Funeral Home CARL W DORRANCE SAN ANGELO - Carl W. Dorrance, 84, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2005. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at First United Methodist Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Dorrance was born Dec. 31, 1920, in Wichita Falls to Gordon and Christa Classen Dorrance. Carl was in the Home Construction Business, as well as owning and operating Dorrance Window Covering Company for 26 years. He was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Helen Catherine Dorrance; and a brother, Ray Dorrance. Survivors include his wife, Dorothea Dorrance of San Angelo; a son, Craig Dorrance and wife Linda of Seguin; a daughter, Becky Colby and husband Billy of Austin; a stepdaughter, Christine Taylor and husband Earl of Hubbard, Texas; six grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. Johnson's Funeral Home LEE ANN ASH SAN ANGELO - Lee Ann Ash, 65, died Wednesday, March 16, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Fairview Cemetery on FM 1661 near Tuxedo. Lee Ann was born July 1, 1939, in Hodges to Clara and Reuben Earl "Hap" Ray. She attended Anson High School and was an active member of First Baptist Church during those years. She later married Lee Allen Ash and they later had two children. Lee Ann was a loving mother, a dedicated grandmother and aunt, and a kind, faithful woman who spent most of her life devoted to her immediate and extended families. She worked for several businesses, including the San Angelo Independent School District and Shannon Health System, and was a member of College Hills Baptist Church. Lee Ann was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, James, John, Earl, Dan and Wayne; and one sister, Mary Opal. She is survived by her daughter, Allyson Reynolds Dixon of San Angelo; her son, Edward Wayne Ash of San Marcos; two grandsons, Eric Lee Reynolds of Wichita, Kan., and his wife, Trang, and Michael Ryan Dixon of Bedford; two nieces, Dana Gresham and Angie Hanson, both of Fort Worth; and a host of cousins and friends who will remember her for her faith and for her love. The family requests memorials be sent to Baptist Memorials Center, 902 N. Main St., San Angelo, TX 76902. Mrs. Ash's obituary may be viewed online at www.RobertMassie.com. Robert Massie Funeral Home ALVIN B. "JACK" CHAMBERLAIN Alvin B. "Jack" Chamberlain, 84, of Big Lake, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in the Reagan County Care Center. He was born January 6, 1921, in McCulloch County. Jack married Elnora Miller in February 1943. He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. He moved to Big Lake in 1948, where he began his life-long career in the "oil patch". He was a member of the Big Lake Church of Christ. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Elnora. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Margaret Miller Chamberlain, five brothers and one sister. Jack is survived by his daughter Ann and husband Wayne Herrmann of Ballinger, grandchildren Jaye and Pat Herrmann of Longview, Texas, and Laura and Rodney Buxkemper of Ballinger, one great-grandson, James Wesley "Jack" Buxkemper of Ballinger. He is also survived by his sister Henrietta Shumate of Ballinger, many nieces, nephews, relatives and special friends. Jack will be in state at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 19, 2005 at Cox Cemetery in McCulloch County at 2:00 PM, with J.B. Bitner officiating. Visitation with the family and friends will follow at the Mercury Community Center. Johnson's Funeral Home March 20 KELLY DELAINE CORDER SAN ANGELO - Kelly Delaine Corder, 39, of San Angelo passed away from complications from a massive heart attack on Saturday, March 19, 2005. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Kelly was born Aug. 23, 1965, in San Angelo to Darwin "Dodie" and Betty Corder. She was a lifetime resident of San Angelo and a member of Word of Life Assembly of God. Her father, Darwin Corder, preceded Kelly in death on July 12, 1997. Survivors include her mother, Betty Corder; sisters Kathy Chappell and husband Don, Debbie Turney, and Darla Cox and husband Harvey, all of San Angelo; her dog, Princess; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Dr. Rose, Dr. Anderton, the staff at SCCI and all her friends and family for all their support and prayers. Sometimes we wish we could return to simpler days of our childhood, A precious time in our lives that we shared together. Although we didn't always agree on things We somehow knew we could always Count on each other when it really mattered Through the years, as we've grown in different directions, Our lives have changed And so have many things around us. And we realize that few things will ever matter As much to us as having you as our sister. - Kathy, Debbie and Darla We love you and will miss you. Johnson's Funeral Home GOLDA LEE LLOYD SAN ANGELO - Golda Lee Lloyd, 84, of San Angelo died Saturday, March 19, 2005, in a local nursing home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow in Miles Cemetery. Golda was born April 22, 1919, in Olney, Texas, to Henry Lauder and Josie Lee Wood. She was a longtime resident of San Angelo and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Golda was married to C.D. Lloyd on July 1, 1964, in San Angelo, Texas. C.D. preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 2003. Survivors include sons Fred Alley and wife Connie of San Angelo, Jesse Alley and wife Margaret of Universal City, James H. Alley and wife Carolyn of Bulverde and Bill Lloyd and wife Carol of Poth; daughter Wanda Carroll of Miles; sister JoAnn Dulaney of Haskell; brother Garland Wood of Aztec, N.M.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers for the service will be Bob Wood, Stacey Carroll, Rick Alley, James Alley Brian Dulaney and Don Tidwell. Memorials may be made to Baptist Memorials Center. Johnson's Funeral Home JUNE LAFERNE BAKER DONALDSON MOULTON - June Laferne Baker Donaldson passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center in San Angelo, Texas. She was born Aug. 3, 1919, in Franklin, Pa., to Grace and Curtis Baker. On Aug. 15, 1939, she married Nelson Parke Donaldson, forming a loving partnership of 60 years. In 1946, June and Parke moved to Houston, Texas, making it their home until retirement. While raising her family, June fulfilled a lifetime dream of completing her education. She achieved her goal upon receiving a bachelor of science degree in Special Education from the University of Houston and teaching at Parker Elementary. In 1961, June and Parke bought property in Flatonia, Texas. What began as a treasured retreat became a permanent retirement home. In keeping with her love of education, June was a volunteer in establishing the Flatonia Public Library. She was also an active member of Flatonia United Methodist Church. June was preceded in death by her parents, Grace and Curtis Baker; her husband, Nelson Parke Donaldson; brother Howard Baker; son Nelson Parke Donaldson II; and an infant son. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia and husband John S. Ballard of Christoval, Texas; granddaughters Tracy Ballard of Dallas, Texas, and Kimberly and husband Greg Ray of Georgetown, Texas; and great-grandchildren Stirling Burnett, Miles Ray and Havana Ray of Georgetown. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the entire staff of Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center, without whose superb care and loving support this journey would have been impossible. The relationships made with the staff, as well as other family members traveling this path, will last a lifetime. The family also wishes to thank the staff of VistaCare of San Angelo for their support and loving guidance during the last months of June's life. The family suggests memorials to Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center, VistaCare of San Angelo, Concho Valley Home for Girls or the charity of your choice. The service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 21, at Flatonia United Methodist Church, officiated by the Rev. Camille Bryant. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Flatonia, Texas. Pallbearers will be Bill Donaldson, Greg Ray, Mike Gilbert, Walt Clark, Bert Crego, Frank Novak and Hank Novak. Smith Funeral Home Rosa Elia Perez Suarez SAN ANGELO - Rosa Elia Perez Suarez, 56, of Mertzon passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005, in a local hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20, in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 21, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Mertzon with Father Joseph Vathalloor officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Cemetery. Rosa was born May 13, 1948, in Sonora to Dolores and Emilia Perez. She was married 37 years to Ramon Suarez. She was a loving wife and a wonderful mother full of love and advice. Those who knew her will remember her for her smile and strength. She will be dearly missed by us all, but not forgotten. She will live forever in our hearts. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace. Survivors include her husband, Ramon Suarez of Mertzon; daughter Brenda Montez and husband Pablo Jr. of Mertzon; son Alex Suarez and wife Marci of San Angelo; brothers Celestino Perez and wife Armendina of Mertzon, Ramon Perez of Big Lake and Tomas Perez and wife Yolanda of Mertzon; sister Emma Luna and husband Robert of San Angelo; grandchildren Kara Montez, Alexandra Suarez, Clayton Suarez, Alex Suarez Jr., Nathan Chacon and Stormi Chacon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Joe Dan Moreno, Tommy Matinez, Abel Moreno, David Rodriguez, Celestino "Pepe" Perez Jr. and Jesse Chacon Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Sammy Perez and William Robledo. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Hughston, Dr. Cheruku and the staff at Shannon Medical Center. Thank you to all the families and friends for all their prayers and support. Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free; I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my back and left it all. If my parting has left a void; Then fill it with remembered joy. My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free. Mrs. Suarez's obituary may be viewed online at www.RobertMassie.com. Robert Massie Funeral Home HELEN GODINES SAN ANGELO - Helen Godines, 75, of San Angelo passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005, in a local hospital. Rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21, in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Father Quirino Cornejo officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Helen was born Oct. 16, 1929, in Mason to Santiago and Mercedes Lopez. She married her husband of 56 years, Abelardo "AC" Godines, on May 27, 1949, in San Angelo. Helen retired from the San Angelo ISD, working in food service. After her retirement, she was able to finally devote her full time to her home and family, especially, the light of her life, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Santiago and Mercedes Lopez; brother Antonio Lopez Sr.; and a sister, Amelia Emma Rodriguez. Survivors include her husband, Abelardo "AC" Godines of San Angelo; four sons, John Godines and wife Sevellia of Abilene, Robert Godines and Elvia Sanchez, Manuel Godines and Cynthia Duggan and Michael Godines, all of San Angelo; two daughters Mary Ann Calderon and husband Rafael, and Dolores Perez and husband Rudy, all of San Angelo; sister Besenta Carrasco of San Angelo; brother Domingo Lopez of San Angelo; stepbrothers Santiago Lopez Jr. and Seferino C. Lopez, both of San Angelo, and Louis Lopez of Lubbock; stepsister Lala Dienda and husband Henry of San Angelo; grandchildren John Godines Jr. and wife Kimberly, Sylvia Calderon and husband Joe, Rebecca Medrano and husband David, all of Abilene, Angela Cajas and husband Ronnie Jr., Robert Andrew Godines and Rudy Brandon Perez, all of San Angelo, Andrianna Godines of San Antonio and Anthony Trent Godines and Shea Marie Godines of Dallas; and great-grandchildren Ronnie Cajas III, Serena Cajas, Robert Jacob Cajas of San Angelo, Kinley Godines of Abilene, Audrie Godines of San Angelo and Joe Anthony Calderon of Abilene. Pallbearers will be Rudy Perez, Noe Carrasco, Ron Carrasco, Anthony Lopez III, David Ramirez and Juan Varquera. The family extends a warm and loving thank you to Dr. Chang, Dr. Rose, Dr. Cheruku, Dr. Anderton and especially the nurses and staff in ICU and 5 North and SCCI hospital. Mrs. Godines' obituary may be viewed online at www.RobertMassie.com. Robert Massie Funeral Home JESSIE LUCILLE ARNETT RICHTERS BIG SPRING - Jessie Lucille Arnett Richters, 82, of Coahoma went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 18, 2005, in a Big Spring nursing home. Funeral service will be at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, at the First Baptist Church of Coahoma with the Rev. Monroe Teeters and the Rev. Guy White officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 20, in the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel. She was born on April 1, 1922, in Big Spring, Texas, and married Earnest A. Richters on Jan. 20, 1939, in Midland, Texas. Mrs. Richters had lived in Coahoma and ran Rick's School Store. After retiring, she moved to Kaufman in 1979 and then returned to Coahoma in 1997. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Coahoma and a charter member of the Red Oak Baptist Church in Kaufman. She loved her Lord and Savior and was a faithful Christian and lived her faith. Her passion for life was only exceeded by her passion for her Lord and Savior. She enjoyed her family, traveling and her friends, and loved her church. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Earnest Richters; three daughters and sons-in-law, Veta and Billy Spears of Coahoma, Shirlene and J. D. Topping of Fair Oaks and Linda and R. L. Coates of Forsan; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dewayne and Alice Richters of Alvarado, Dean and Kathy Richters of Coahoma and Don and Susie Richters of Eldorado; 16 grandsons; seven granddaughters; 42 great- grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lillian Jones of Midland and Joan Nichols of Odessa; one brother, Fred Arnett of Durant, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Ginger Darden Davis and Madeline Foster Rainey; her parents, J. G. and Effie Arnett; two sisters, Vivian Andersons and Irene Rice; and five brothers, Bill Arnett, Hershel Arnett, Leon Arnett, Garrett Arnett and Ralph Arnett. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Stephen Spears, Darrell Spears, Alex Richters, Mark Richters, Jeff Richters, Todd Darden, Scott Darden, Cary Darden, Erick Davis, Dale Coates, Matt Coates, Rocky Coates, Rickey Richters, Terry McMahan, Jason Richters and Sean Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Waters, Donald Reid, Jon Wooten and Duane Thomas. The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater West Texas Chapter, 4400 N. Big Spring, Suite C-32, Midland, TX 79705; the American Diabetes Association, Midland Office, 10 Desta Drive, Suite 220E, Midland, TX 79705; the International Mission Board, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230-0767; or a favorite charity. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com. Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home PHILLIP LEROY GILLETT SAN ANGELO - Phillip LeRoy Gillett was born Jan. 30, 1988, in Phoenix, Ariz. His family moved to the San Angelo area in the summer of 1997. He went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2005. Phillip was a junior and an honor student at Lake View High School. He was very active at PaulAnn Baptist Church, participating on the Drama Team and in many mission projects. His passion was studying the Bible in-depth and evangelizing to those in need. Survivors include parents, Karen and Gary Stutts and Irad and Stefanka Gillett; siblings Ken, Andre'a and Nicholas Gillett, Jessica Smith and Michelle Stutts; grandparents George and Helen Carlin, Duane and Ruth Gillett; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. We will miss his sense of humor, his energy, and his enormous compassion for others. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 21, at PaulAnn Baptist Church. His Celebration of Life will be conducted by Pastor Kirt Dauphin and the students of PaulAnn. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Phillip Gillett Memorial Mission Fund at PaulAnn Baptist Church, 2531 Smith Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76905. "The last thing Satan wants is for God to be pleased. Remember, Satan's ultimate gripe is with God. Satan cannot touch God, so he does everything he can to get to God's heart by getting to His children." - Beth Moore "For whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye". Zech. 2:8 Gutierrez Funeral Chapels-North JOYE ALLISON GEHRING SAN ANGELO - On Friday, March 18, 2005, Joye Allison Gehring, beloved mother and Gmom, was taken to heaven to meet her Lord and her loved ones. Services celebrating her life will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. The Rev. Chester McCown will officiate. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Life began for Joye on Feb. 25, 1935, in Gladewater, Texas. Her proud parents were W.B. and Roxie Allison. Her early years were spent in Santa Anna, Texas. She married George F. Gehring of Oakdale, La., on May 25, 1961, in Brownwood. Joye and George were best friends; most of their married life was spent in San Angelo, where they were employed by and retired from General Telephone Company. Joye was a member of Telephone Pioneers and Southland Baptist Church. Joye was preceded in death by her husband, George; her parents, W. B. and Roxie Allison; and brother-in-law Robert N. Baker. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Louise Baker; her daughters, Bennie Jean Lubke and Allison Marlene Chenault; son-in-law David Lubke; grandchildren Leslee and Lyndee Kiesling, Austin, Stephen and Janna Chenault, Lindsay Ann and Bobby Constantine and Jon David Lubke; and great-grandchildren Kameron Lubke, Broque and Aleha Constantine. The family would like to express appreciation to the staff of VistaCare Hospice for their kindness and support. We also would like to extend heartfelt thanks for the hours of laughter, attentive care and comfort provided to her by her caregivers, Thelma, Mary, Rosa, Angie and Anna; and her friends that loved and remember her. The family requests any memorials be made to VistaCare Hospice of San Angelo. Johnson's Funeral Home March 21 JAMES LEE (MIKE) WERST SAN ANGELO - James Lee (Mike) Werst Jr., age 89, died Saturday, March 19, 2005, in Big Lake, Texas, where he had been publisher of The Big Lake Wildcat newspaper since 1947. Service will be at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 21, at First Baptist Church with burial following in Glenrest Cemetery in Big Lake, Texas. Mr. Werst was born on Dec. 18, 1915, in San Angelo, where his grandfather and father had worked as printers on the old San Angelo Weekly Standard newspaper. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son and a daughter. He is survived by two sons, John J. Werst and wife Susan of Austin and David Werst and wife Ramona of Big Lake; a brother, Oliver Werst of San Angelo; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Johnson's Funeral Home CARL H WILLIAMS WEATHERFORD - Carl H. Williams, 80, of Weatherford died Friday, March 18, 2005, in the Community Hospice in Burleson. Born May 15, 1924, in San Angelo, Texas, and a former resident of Slaton, Texas, Mr. Williams was a member of the First Baptist Church of Slaton, retired from Santa Fe Railroad in 1985, a veteran of WWII and recipient of eight bronze stars. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and the Brotherhood of Engineers. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Jo Williams of Weatherford; daughters Sharon Williams of Springtown and Janet Depoma and husband Doug of Burleson; sons Tommy Williams and wife Becky of Bedford and Jimmy Williams and wife Stephanie of Tyler; sister Ruby Williams of San Angelo; seven grandchildren, Julie, Paige and husband Brent, Jennifer and husband Doug, Travis and Jessica, Shelly and Riley; and two great-grandchildren, Slayton and Bain. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, in the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with burial in the Springcreek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 804, Weatherford, TX 76086-0804 or Community Hospice of Texas, The Emery J. Lilge Hospice House, 301 Medpark Cir, Burleson, TX 76028. Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Home ANN AVERETT MOTL SAN ANGELO - Ann Averett Motl, 70, of San Angelo passed away Friday, March 18, 2005, after a brief period of cancer-related illness. She was born Feb. 18, 1935, in Coleman, Texas, to Robert C. and Bryson Dial Averett. She married James D. Motl on June 14, 1952. Ann is survived by her husband; three daughters, Nan and husband Guy Hadorn Jr. of San Angelo, Martha Motl of San Angelo, and Debra and husband Steve Lewis of Odessa; four granddaughters, Rebecca, Rachel and Paige Lewis of Odessa, and Lisa Hadorn of San Angelo; one great- grandson, Jason Kale-Hadorn of San Angelo; one sister, Louise and husband Raymond Steward of Odessa; two brothers, Jack Averett and wife Elouise of San Antonio, and John Averett and wife Audrey of Statesboro, Ga.; two special nieces, Judy and husband Mel Wideman of Lubbock, and Karen and husband Eric Echols of Arizona; one special nephew, Ronnie Steward of Odessa; one sister-in-law, Billye and husband Ted Kyle of Pittsburgh; and one brother-in-law, Wm. M. "Mickey" Jones of San Angelo; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Evelyn McClelland. Special thanks to Hospice of San Angelo for all their assistance and care and especially for Lea, R.N. and Michelle, R.N. Private graveside services will be held at Fairmount Cemetery with Bob Thayer of Odessa Bible Church officiating. The family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo. Shaffer Funeral Home JOYE ALLISON GEHRING SAN ANGELO - On Friday, March 18, 2005, Joye Allison Gehring, beloved mother and Gmom, was taken to heaven to meet her Lord and her loved ones. Services celebrating her life will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. The Rev. Chester McCown will officiate. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Life began for Joye on Feb. 25, 1935, in Gladewater, Texas. Her proud parents were W.B. and Roxie Allison. Her early years were spent in Santa Anna, Texas. She married George F. Gehring of Oakdale, La., on May 25, 1961, in Brownwood. Joye and George were best friends; most of their married life was spent in San Angelo where they were employed by and retired from General Telephone Company. Joye was a member of Telephone Pioneers and Southland Baptist Church. Joye was predeceased by her husband, George; her parents, W. B. and Roxie Allison; and brother-in-law Robert N. Baker. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Louise Baker; her daughters, Bennie Jean Lubke and Allison Marlene Chenault; son-in- law, David Lubke; grandchildren Leslee and Lyndee Kiesling, Austin, Stephen and Janna Chenault, Lindsay Ann and Bobby Constantine, and Jon David Lubke; and great-grandchildren Kameron Lubke, Broque and Aleha Constantine. The family would like to express appreciation to the staff of VistaCare Hospice for their kindness and support. We also would like to extend heartfelt thanks for the hours of laughter, attentive care and comfort provided to her by her caregivers, Thelma, Mary, Rosa, Angie and Anna; and her friends that loved and remember her. The family requests any memorials be made to VistaCare Hospice of San Angelo. Johnson's Funeral Home