Community Calendar

FOR THE WEEK of May 15 - May 21

Thursday, May 15
•Annie Jr. - 6:30 p.m. - DMS Auditorium

Friday, May 16

•Band Banquet - 7 p.m. - High School Cafeteria

Saturday, May 17
•Mac McKinnon Book Signing - 10 a.m.-noon - Dublin Public Library

Monday, May 19

•Band Concert - 7 p.m. - High School Gym

Tuesday, May 20
•FFA Banquet - 6 p.m. - High School Cafeteria

•School Board - 7 p.m. - High School Library

Wednesday, May 21

•Public Hearing - 5:15 p.m. - City Hall

Obituaries

FOR THE WEEK OF May 15, 2008

BROWN

Mack Brown, 88, of Dublin died Saturday, May 10, 2008 in Austin.
Born on August 24, 1919 to Preston and Eula Mae Brown in Proctor, Texas.
Mack attended school in Proctor and Dublin graduating in 1936. He married Lavena Ray on February 9, 1942. They had two children, Sidney Preston Brown and Sylvia Maxine Brown.
In 1941 Mack joined the Air Force and was stationed in Wichita Falls, San Antonio and Liberal Kansas. The family moved to Stephenville in 1945. Mack worked as a carpenter and started his ownership of businesses in automobile services in Dublin. Mack opened his own business, Red Front Firestone and Service Station on March 17, 1954 in Dublin. He later sold that business and after a time opened Brown Tire Store also in Dublin. At 55 he sold that business and began building service stations for Gaines Oil Company.
After the death of Lavena, Mack renewed the acquaintance of a school classmate, Eloise Hodges Morgan, and they were married on June 6, 1991.
Mack served on the Dublin City Council as well as being a member of the board of directors of the Upper Leon Water Board and the Dublin Rodeo Association. He was a member of the American Legion, Lion's Club and the Masonic Lodge #504 where he served as Past Chancellor of Dublin Lodge #107. Mack was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church of Dublin, serving on numerous boards and sharing his talent as a skilled carpenter with the church.
Mack was an avid fisherman fishing local tanks, lakes and rivers. Mack loved to travel and fish, taking his grandchildren on many memorable trips. As well as the fun both he and the grandchildren had fishing, he passed along to them his love and skills of fishing.
Mack was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Eula Mae Brown; wife, Lavena Ray Brown; brothers, Edward Brown, Skeet Brown and Andrew Brown; sister, Vera Brown Ewing; and grandson, Marty Hudson.
He is survived by: his wife, Eloise Brown; Sons and Daughters-in-law, Sid and Cynthia Brown and Scott and Nancy Morgan; Daughters and Son-in-law, Sylvia and Dud Hudson and Sharon Mallouf; Grandchildren and Spouses, Catherine and Steve Granville, Derreck and Maggie Brown, Justin Brown, Leslie and Dawn Hudson, Thad and Wendi Hudson, Stacey and C.W. Schneider, Russell and Raven Morgan, Leslie and Arron Veach, and Clay Mallouf; (10) Great Grandchildren and other relatives and many friends who will miss him dearly.
Funeral services were Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Dublin with Rev. Cathy Mordecai and Rev. Ronny Barnett officiating. Burial followed in the Erath Gardens of Memory.
Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Dublin, Texas.

LEWIS

Funeral services for Myrna Rae Maynard Lewis, 82, of May, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with Tony King officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home of Early. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at the funeral Home.
Mrs. Lewis passed away on Monday, May 12, 2008, at her home in May with loved ones by her side.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1925, in Nimrod, Texas to Walter Don and Annie Emaline Maynard. Myrna was a 1942 graduate of Rising Star High School. She married Calvin Lewis in Rising Star on May 24, 1942. To this union were born two children; Jimmy Rex, on March 10, 1945, and Linda Sue, on August 1, 1947.
Myrna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a bookkeeper for eight years at Westside State Bank in Ft. Worth before moving to Gorman in 1963, where she was a bookkeeper at Eastland National Bank for 20 yeas before retiring. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior in 1941, and was a member of the Christadelphian Church in Romney, Texas.
Myrna lived life to the fullest. Her most pleasurable times were playing with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking working crossword puzzles, and visiting with friends.
She is survived by her husband, James Lewis of Lake Brownwood; daughter Sue Brown and husband Dwayne of Lake Brownwood; her son Rex Lewis and wife Joy, of Rising Star; adopted daughter, Pam Ulan and husband Jerry, of Albion, PA; five grandchildren; Debbie Harris and husband Leonard, Jimmy Lewis and wife Terri, Johnny Lewis and wife Debbie, all of Ft. Worth, Cindy Russell and husband Gary, of Dublin and Wes Lewis of Colorado; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; special friend Diann Parker of Lake Brownwood and many other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Emaline Maynard; four siblings, Don Leslie Maynard, Doyle Lee Maynard, Martha Joan Hubbard, and Clara Lou Schlittler. Two grandchildren, Garland Benjamin Mathews, Jr. and Arlette Dequitta Mathews also preceded her in death.
Pallbearers for the service will be Donald McKinnerney, Beryl McKinnerney, Larry McKinnerney, Floy McKinnerney, Jack Hubbard and John Schlittler.

STEVENS
Don Wayne Stevens, 71, of Dublin, formerly of Mineral Wells, died on Friday, May 9 at his home.
Stevens was born on May 6 to Kenneth D. Stevens and Clara P. (Pettit) Stevens.
He was married to Barbara Laverne Kite on January 24, 1959 with whom he had four children.
Stevens was a retired district conservationist from Natural Resources Conservation Services, a member of the First United Methodist Church, a member of the Texas Farm Bureau, an officer of the Lone Star Land Bank and many other community oriented organizations.
Stevens is survived by his wife; daughters and sons-in-law, Debby and Andy Harrell of Dublin, Donna and Randal Graf of Vernon, Dan and Jim Heinze of Oklahoma City, OK and Laurie and Clint Crownover of Burnet; brother and sister-in-law, James and Jan Stevens of Burnet; grandchildren, Nick Ware, Jeremy Ware, Chase Graf, Katherine Heinze, Alex Heinze, Jordane Harrell, Ty Harrell, Jaden Harrell and Noah Harrell; great granddaughter, Amber Madruga Ware and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were Monday, May 12 at First United Methodist Church of Dublin, Rev. Cathy Mordecai officiating, Rev. Carol Woods assisting and soloist David Gregory performing with burial was at Barbee Cemetery.

STOVALL

Jeanne Lina Brashear Stovall, 63, of Dublin died Sunday, May 11 at her home.
She was born on Oct. 31, 1944 in Dallas to Robert Clayton Brashear and Kathrin Jester.
She was married to John Alex Stovall on Dec. 18, 1971 at Highland Methodist Church in Dublin.
Stovall was a teacher at Dublin ISD and the founder of Friends of the Public Library.
She is survived by her husand, John Stovall of Dublin.
Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Father McNamara officiating with burial at Burkett Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Dublin Public Library or the Dublin Historical Society.

OBITUARIES FROM PREVIOUS EDITIONS

FOR THE WEEK OF May 8, 2008

JONES

Marvin Jones, 88, of De Leon died at his residence on Thursday, May 1, 2008.
Jones was born on October 27, 1919 in Erath County to the late Clarence and Myrtle Young Jones.
He was married on November 12, 1938 to Waldene Perry at Rock Bluff in Comanche County.
Jones was a World War II veteran, a member of St. Joe Baptist Church, a farmer and a lifelong De Leon resident.
He is survived by his wife; son, Carroll Jones of Dublin; sister, Ruby Fay Pair of De Leon; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
Funeral services were Sunday, May 4 at St. Joe Baptist Church in De Leon, Jackie Auvenshine officiating with burial at Victor Cemetery.

LANE

Era Lane, 107, of Comanche died Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Western Hills Healthcare Residence.
She was born on October 3, 1900 in Comanche County to the late John Calvin Ishman and Mary Alice (McDaniel) Ishman.
She was married on November 17, 1920 in Newburg, TX to C.S. "Bruce" Lane who preceded her in death after 53 years of marriage.
Mrs. Lane was a homemaker and a member of South Leon Baptist Church in Comanche.
She is survived by son, Bill Lane of Gustine; five grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by son, Bob Lane in 1976, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services were Tuesday, May 6 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel, Minister Harold Campbell assisted by Bill Lane and Andi Lane Artze officiating with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche.
Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

MURRAY

Roger Dean Murray, 68, of Dublin died May 4 at Golden Age Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on August 21, 1939 in Graham to the late Ira Lee (Jack) Murray and Mary B. Alexander.
Murray was married to Enith Carrion on May 30, 1977 in Bogota, Columbia.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Community Baptist Church
Murray is survived by his wife; sons, Roger and Michael Murray, three grandchildren and one uncle.
He was preceded in death by his son, Edwin Murray.
Funeral services were Tuesday, May 6, Dean Bradley officiating with a cremation following the funeral.

FOR THE WEEK OF May 1, 2008

AIKMAN

Edna Mae Aikman, 90, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008, in Glen Rose.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 1st, at the Country Oaks Cemetery in Hico, with Rev. George Seivers officiating.
Mrs. Aikman was born July 31, 1917, in Braggs, Okla., to Simon Pierce and Letha Whitehouse Pierce. On Sept. 19, 1938 she married Melvin Ivy Aikman in Rosebud, Texas. They made their home in Hico, until his death July 3, 1988. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Monta Pierce.
Survivors include sons, Carroll and wife, Jamie, of Meridian, Lloyd and wife, Judy, of Longview, Janson and wife, Billie, of Stephenville, Jerry and wife, Joann, of Dublin, Oannie and wife, Janett, of Glen Rose, Lonnie and wife, Mildred, of Glen Rose, and Elton of Dublin; grandsons, Timothy Aikman of Cleburne, Brandon Aikman of Dallas, Chad Aikman of Hager Hill, Ky., Jerry Aikman, Jr. of Dublin, Matthew Aikman of Hico, Nathaniel Aikman of Cleburne, and Nolan Aikman of Dublin; granddaughters, Shelly Aikman of Meridian, Clarissa Whiteley of Hico, Cheryl Aikman of Glen Rose, Michelle Moore and Sherry Weaver, both of Red Oak, Texas; 18 great grandchildren; brother, Jesse Pierce of Madison, N.J.; sisters, Faye Sears of Glen Rose, Joyce Barfield of Denton, Mary Liveley Cox of Hico; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

JOHNSON
Areta Belle Johnson, 78, of Dublin died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Golden Age Nursing Home.
She was born May 24, 1929 in Hamilton County to Marvin Jaggars and Etta Belle Everett.
She was married to John A. Johnson, Sr. who preceded her in death after 41 years of marriage.
Mrs. Johnson was an active Baptist woman who did volunteer work for several organizations.
She is survived by sons Johnny Johnson and Troy Johnson of Dublin; brother, Marvin Jaggars, Jr. of Bakersfield, CA; sisters, Jodie Lippard of White Settlement and Patsy Howell of Dublin; five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 26 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Rev. Ridge Adams officiating with burial at Barbee Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

JONES

Freddie Lee Jones, 62, of Dublin died April 26, 2008 on U.S. Hwy 377 in a traffic accident.
Jones was born on August 4, 1945 in Gorman to Carl L. Jones and Nancy B. LaQuey.
He was married to Linda Nell Hill on June 29, 1968 in Kennedale, TX.
Jones was a retired mechanic and Vietnam veteran who was also a member of American Legion and the Erath County Antique Tractor Club.
He is survived by his wife; parents; daughters and sons-in-law, Deanna and Darren Turley of Dublin and Cindy and Harold Ferguson of Lipan; son, Freddie Lee Jones, Jr. of Dublin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Grady Rasberry of Lingleville, Nita and Craig Heaton of Stephenville and Sandy and Jerry Pack of Huckabay; grandchildren, Jaclyn Nicole and Madison Michelle Turley of Dublin, Brayden Lee Jones of Lipan and Lance Wesley Gene and Lacee Renea Ferguson of Lipan; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
The funeral service will be Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist with burial at Lowell Cemetery. Rev. Gerald Freeman will be officiating.

SELMAN

Elmer Lee Selman, 86, of Dublin died Friday, April 25, 2008 at his home.
He was born June 5, 2008 in Rendon, TX to the late Green Calvin Selman and Beulah Mae McPike.
He was married to Hazel Louise Rasco on April 3, 1948 at Weatherford. Selman was a World War II veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge in Burleson and worked in cabinet making and boat motor repair.
He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Gene Selman and brother, William Loyd Selman.
Selman is survived by his wife; daughter, Carolyn Lee Arrington of Eureka Springs, AK; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A graveside service was Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Proctor Cemetery with Rev. Darryl Hatley officiating.

SHOTTS

Jo Ann Shotts, 90, of Comanche died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Comanche County Medical Center.

She was born on Sptermber 22, 1917 in Jones County, TX to Charlie Eoff and Ellen Langham.

She was married to James Wilk Glasgow in 1933 who preceded her in death. She married Lou Shotts in 1957. He preceded her in death in 1975.

She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Lou Ann Thiebaud; 7 sisters and 2 brothers.

Mrs. Shotts worked as a chef for many years and was also employed by Thunderbird Lodge and Stockman’s Club in Abilene and Fun Valley Resort in South Fork, CO.

She is survived by daughters, Janice Birge of Onalaska and Jo Ellen of Carrizo Springs, TX; sister, Faye Penson of Proctor; five grandsons; four granddaughters; 32 great grandchildren; 9 great great children and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services were Wednesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. at Pendergrass Cemetery in Comanche County.

FOR THE WEEK OF April 24, 2008

BERNHOFT
Melvin Eugene Bernhoft, 80, of Dublin died Saturday April 19, 2008 in Stephenville.
He was born Nov. 30, 1927 in Memphis, TN to the late Ernest and Ethel Roberts Bernhoft.
Bernhoft married Doris Malmstrom on June 2, 1956 in Mason City, Iowa. She preceded him in death on Feb. 18, 2005. He has resided in Stephenville since 1994 and also resided in Granbury. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer for forty years at power plants across the country. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include four sons, Glenn Bernhoft of Granbury; Jerry Bernhoft of Beebe, AR; Mark Bernhoft of Davisville, WV and Robert Bernhoft of Dublin; two brothers, Ernest Bernhoft, Jr. of Shreveport, LA; Carl Bernhoft of Nesbit, MS, and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ruth Ann Bernhoft, a grandson, Matthew Bernhoft and a brother William Bernhoft.
Graveside services were Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Stephenville
Memorials May be made to the American Heart Association
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

POPE

Ruthie Pope, 81, of Stephenville, died Thursday, April 17, 2008, at a Hamilton Nursing Home.

Ruthie was born May 18, 1926, in Cuthbert, TX to the late Wesley and Mary Brown Thompson.

She married Delbert Calvin Pope on October 18, 1945 in Mineral Wells. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1991.

Mrs. Pope had resided in Stephenville since 1978. She also resided several years in Dublin. Ruthie worked as a secretary in medical records at the Stephenville hospital. She was a Baptist.

Survivors include two sons, David Pope of Wimberley and Richard Pope of Gustine; two daughters, Barbara Elkins of Hico and Beth Manning of Evant; two brothers, Joe Thompson of Taylor and Charlie Thompson of Mineral Wells; three sisters, Dorthy Thompson of Gordon; Mary Hebert of Weatherford and Sue Collins of Gordon; ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services were Sunday, April 20, 2008 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sharon Roberson officiating. Interment was in New Gordon Cemetery in Gordon, TX.

Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF April 17, 2008

ABLES
Barbara Ann Ables, 62, of DeLeon, died April 14, 2008 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.
She was born Sept. 13, 1945 in Laurel, Miss. to the late Lonnie Corley and Bessie Atwood Corley.
She married L.G. Ables on Dec. 29, 1964 in Reynosa, Mexico.
Ables was an administrative assistant at DeLeon Nursing Home for many years and had resided in DeLeon since 1971. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Lonnie Ables of DeLeon, Russell Ables of Dublin; two daughters, Lori McLearen of DeLeon and Joyce Moncrief of Dublin; four brothers, Michael Corley of Leesville, LA, Gerald Corley and J.H. Corley both of Taylorsville, Miss., and Stewart Corley of Selma, AL; two sisters, Mildred Graham of Joplin, TX and Mattie Hatten of Hattiesburg, Miss., 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

CHAMBERS
Leo Chambers, 87, of Dublin, died April 11, 2008 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville.
He was born May 29, 1920 to Eddie Lee Chambers and Jimmie Maude Salyer in Edna Hill.
He marrited Johnnie Beatrice Stroud on Jan. 1, 1950 in Purvis. She preceded him in death on June 4, 1977. He was a retired Exxon fuel delivery driver, a Baptist and a veteran of W.W. II in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include two sisters, Louise Miller of Carlton and Wanda Jean Williamson of San Antonio.
Funeral services were Monday, April 14, 2008 at Harrell Memorial Chapel with burial at Cottonwood Cemetery. Officiating was Rev. Mike Fritscher.
Pallbearers were his nephews.

CLAWSON
Betty Charlotte (Osborn) Clawson, 64, of Comanche, died April 11, 2008 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 17, 1943 in Gorman to Jay Darwin Osborn and Alta Mae (Owen) Osborn.
She married Jack Guy Clawson on Oct. 15, 1960 in Comanche County. In 1996 she retired from the Texas School for the Death where, for 11 years she was employed as a secretary and sign language interpreter. She was a member of Sidney Church of Christ and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband; daughters, Bunny Bessent of Comanche, Treva Pyburn of Weatherford; sons, Guy Clawson of Comanche, Jarvis Clawson of Ranger, and Jason Clawson of Austin; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Higgins of Dublin and La Faun Wright of Irving; one brother, James Osborn of Azle.
Funeral services were Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Aaron Metcalf officiating. Burial was in Stag Creek Cemetery in Comanche County with Comanche Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The family requests memorial be made to Foster Home for Children, 1779 N. Graham, Stephenville, Texas 76401; or Comanche Healthcare Hospice, 108 W. Oak St., Comanche, Texas 76442.

FOR THE WEEK OF April 10, 2008

HILBERT
Jerri Kim Hancock Hilbert, 53, of Crowley, died April 1, 2008 in Fort Worth.
She was born Dec. 15, 1954 in Ranger to Billy (Ray) Hancock and Joyce (Babin).
She married Daniel Hilbert in 1985 in Fort Worth. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Stephanie Regnolds of Burleson; two granddaughters; her father of Joshua and one brother, Joel Hancock of Crowley.
A memorial service took place at The Olive Place Baptist Church in Fort Worth with burial at Dublin Liveoak Cemetery. Paul Eddie Worthy officiated.

NABORS
Wilda Mae Nabors, 79, of Corsicana, died April 5, 2008 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
She was born Feb. 24, 1929 in Dublin to the late Willaim H. Craddock and the late Ruby Corbell,
She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and was a unit record clerk at Scott and White hospital and Navarro Regional Hospital.
Survivors include two sons, Ron Lightfoot of Copperas Cove, Berry Lightfoot of Odessa; two daughter-in-laws, Shelia Lightfoot of Coppers Cove, Karen Lightfoot of Odessa; five grandchilren, Shane Lightfoot, Landon Lightfoot, Jared Lightfoot, Shannon Lightfoot, Dustan Lightfoot and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services took place at Calvary Baptist Church in Trinidad, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 with Brother Jim Farmer officiating. Burial was a Roundgrove Cemetery.

FOR THE WEEK OF April 3, 2008

HANCOCK
Jerri Kim Hilbert Hancock, 53, of Fort Worth, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008 in Fort Worth.
Funeral services are being arranged at Harrell Funeral Home with burial to be in Dublin Live Oak Cemetery.

GRAVES
James Dee Graves, 73, of Richland Hills, died Monday, March 31, 2008 at Baylor-All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth.
He was born in Dublin, Aug. 22, 1934 to Audrey Graves and Iona Wright.
A heavy equipment operator, Graves was a Baptist and a U.S. Army veteran.
He was married to Patricia Venon Lewis June 19, 1954 in Fort Worth.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Brenda Kay Jones of North Richland Hills and Charlotte Jean Jaramillo of Richland Hills; a brother, Leo Graves of Fort Worth and a sister, Juanita Neal of Weatherford; three grandchildren and five great-grandsons.
Graveside services will be Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Turnbow Cemetery, Dean Bradley officiating under direction of Harrell Funeral Home.
The family has requested that memorials be made to American Cancer Society

FOR THE WEEK OF March 27, 2008

BOYD
Lilimay (Mutt) Merchant Boyd, 92, of Stephenville, died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Community Nursing Home in Stephenville.
Mutt was born on Sept. 25, 1915 in Comanche to the late J.B. and Maggie May Merchant. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James Darlon Boyd who died in 1988 and by 4 brothers, and a sister.
She is survived by one step-daughter, Darla Smith of Woodbury, TN.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the Stephenville First Baptist Church Chapel.
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

ELLIS
Earl W. Ellis, 86, of Dublin, died Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville.
He was born Dec. 19, 1921 to Earl W. Ellis Sr. and Thelma Alston in Dublin.
He married Helen Hae Settles in 1952 at Baird. She preceded him in death in 1987, then he later married Jenevie on Feb. 14, 1989.
Ellis was a retired teacher, girls basketball coach and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include three stepsons, Ronnie Hyde of Fort Worth, Garry Hyde and Phillip Hyde both of San Antonio; step-daughter, Jennie Beth Cooley of Bedford, numerous step-grandchildren; sister, Jane Mulloy of Midland; brothers, Cecil Ellis of Midland and Alston Ellis of Fort Worth.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Harrell Memorial Chapel with burial at the Old Dublin Memorial Park. Ronnie Hyde officiated.

WILLIAMS
Katelynn Hope Williams, 1 month, of Dublin, died March 21, 2008 at her home in Dublin.
She was born Jan. 30, 2008 in Fort Worth to Garland Williams and Lesley Nelson Williams.
Survivors include her parents; brother, Michael Williams; sister, Erin Williams; paternal grandparents, Bobby and Hazel Williams all of Dublin; maternal grandmother, Robyn Pridemore of Ellis KS; paternal great grandmother Maggie Williams of Dublin and maternal great grandfather, Micheal Byers of Abilene.
Graveside services were Monday, March 24, 2008 at Lower Greens Creek Cemetery with Kenneth Beavers officiating.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses.

RUDDICK
John Lloyd Ruddick, 84, of Fort Worth, died March 21, 2008 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Fort Worth.
He was born July 5, 1923 to John Issac Ruddick and Dolly May Morris in Westbrook, TX.
Ruddick married Janie Louellen Boundrant April 25, 1942. She preceded him in death.
He was a machinist for General Dynamics, a member of the Dublin Masonic Lodge #504, Chalk Mountain Masonic Lodge #894, Fort Worth Scottish Rites, Moslah Temple Shrine Temple in Fort Worth, KYCH - Mason (York Rites Cross Honor) and V.F.W. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include one daughter, Carrolyn Hopkins of Fort Worth; brother, Howard Ruddick, of San Saba and two grandsons.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Harrell Memorial Chapel with burial at Dublin Live Oak Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites. Dean Bradley officiating.
Pallbearers were his Masonic brothers.

FOR THE WEEK OF March 20, 2008

BOLTON

Harold Ray Bolton 82, of Gustine, died March 15, 2008 at Hamilton Health Care enter.
He was born Nov. 18, 1925 to Deral and Buena Bolton. He was the grandson of Forest and Nanny Pearl Bolton and B.F and Georgia Inez Perkins. His great-grandparents were G.H. and Nancy Chancellor which were one of the first settlers in Gustine.
Bolton graduated in 1944 from Gustine High School. He attended Texas Tech University and Howard Payne University and from 1945-1947 he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
After attending Barber College in 1948, he worked in Los Alamos and later moved to Lubbock where he was a barber for 50 years. He then moved back to Gustine and remolded his fathers shop and continued working until a head injury a year ago. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Zelda Faye Bolton; daughter, Darlene Humphries of Rockwall; son Dean Bolton of Lubbock; two step-sons, Danny and Kenneth Slack of Abilene, one granddaughter; seven step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Anita Boynton of Azle.
Pallbearers were Larry Adams, Monty Carmichael, Pat Gunter, William Kirkland, Roy Proctor and Gayland Stephens. Honorary pallbearers were David Baker, Mack Applewhite, Matt Holecock, Joe More, Albert Pack, Herman Spackman and Terry Sparkman.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Gustine, or Evergreen Cemetery of Gustine.

FOR THE WEEK OF March 13, 2008

STEWART
Beth Stewart, 66, of Hamilton Tx. died Feb. 26 at Hamilton General Hospital.
She was born to Ruth Townsend Jones on November 19, 1941 in Melrose, Mass.
She married Charles Summerfield Stewart March 31, 1959 in Rhode Island. Beth was well known for her volunteer work and her charity work, her personal favorite being Hutts for Mutts.
She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth Jones, a brother Dale Rowland and a daughter, Heather Ann.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Charles A. and James R. of Ladson S.C. and three daughters Jennifer R. Hair of Amarillo, Wendy Allen of Hamilton and Beverlee Strictland of Brownwood; 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hutts for Mutts.

BROWN
Floy Imogene Brown, 90, passed to her reward on March 11, 2008.
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home in Ft. Worth. A graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Dublin at Dublin Live oak Cemetery.
Floy was born on November 30, 1917 to Benjamin Franklin and Cora Belle (Laws) Brown. Born in Hamilton County, she moved to Ft. Worth, Texas in the early 1940's to work and live all her life. She worked at several downtown businesses including, Monnings Department Store and Eckerd Drugs. She added an unmistakable flair to her community while being a member of ' Citizens on Patrol'.
All nine of her siblings and her parents preceded her in death.
Surviving her is a host of devoted nieces, nephews and friends.
Floy Imogene Brown, 90, passed to her reward on March 11, 2008.
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home in Ft. Worth. A graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Dublin at Dublin Liveoak Cemetery.
Floy was born on November 30, 1917 to Benjamin Franklin and Cora Belle (Laws) Brown. Born in Hamilton County, she moved to Ft. Worth, Texas in the early 1940's to work and live all her life. She worked at several downtown businesses including, Monnings Department Store and Eckerd Drugs. She added an unmistakable flair to her community while being a member of ' Citizens on Patrol'.
All nine of her siblings and her parents preceded her in death.
Surviving her is a host of devoted nieces, nephews and friends.

WATSON
Florene Easley Watson, 85, of Morgan City, LA, died Monday, March 10, 2008 at Patterson, LA.
She was born Feb. 21, 1923 in Estancia, N.M. to the late Edgar Earl and Vera White Easley.
She was married to Howard Franklin Watson who preceded her in death after 62 years of marriage.
Mrs. Watson was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Willa Faye Rogan and Joe Kathryn Ratliff.
Survivors include three daughters, Joann Pittman of West Monroe, LA, Mary Watson and Becky Watson, both of College Station; three brothers, Jack Easley and Ray Easley, both of Morgan City, LA and Edmer Easley of Ponca City, OK; two sisters, Jane Nowlin of Comanche and Martha Beaty of DeLeon, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel in DeLeon, Pastor John Elliott officiating with burial in DeLeon Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1-2 pm. Saturday at Nowlin Funeral Home.

PARKER
Charlotte Parker, 87, of DeLeon died March 5, 2008 in a Comanche nursing home.
She was born April 22, 1920 in Comanche County to the late Melvin Raymond Joiner and Estelle Sanders Joiner.
She was a beautician, Director of DeLeon Senior Citizens Center (retired), homemaker and a member of Round Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Phillip, Ronald and Michael Parker, all of DeLeon; three sisters, Vernell Miears, Christell Scott, both of Comanche and Evelyn Abel of Jal, New Mexico; two granddaughters, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were March 9, 2008 at Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Victor Cemeters. Kenneth Wilson officiated.

FOR THE WEEK OF March 6, 2008

CHUPP
Margaret Chupp, 73, of DeLeon, died Sunday, March 2, 2008 in a Rising Star nursing home.
She was born Jan. 9, 1935 in Glen Rose to the late Clyde Gilleland and Matilda Justice Gilleland.
She married Charles Chupp Oct. 14, 1950 in Stephenville. Mrs. Chupp was a registered nurse and had worked for Home Health Services in Abilene (retired) and was a Unitarian.
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Tracy Funchess of Azle; son, Ace Chupp of DeLeon; sister, Lanell Prestwood of Roanoke, VA; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel with Kenneth Wilson officiating. Burial was at DeLeon Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lannes Callison, Kent Boswell, Jerry Morgan, Jimmy Dale Johnson, Larry Nowlin and Bill Smith.

JURNEY
Dorothy Jo (Gee) Jurney, 80, of Dublin, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Community Nursing Home in Stephnville.
She was born Sept. 2, 1927 in Edna Hill to W.L. Gee and Alma (Stephen) Gee.
She married Wilber Jurney. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Jurney was a homemaker and a member of Congregational Methodist.
Survivors include daughters, Sue McCleery of Stephenville, JoAnn Tipps of Dublin, Delaine Jurney of Washington State; sisters, Scharlene Starling of San Deigo, CA, Carol Richey of Abilene; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Harrell Memorial Chapel with burial at Barbee Cemetery, Dean Bradley officiating.
Pallbearers were Ben McCleery, Cody McCleery, Travis Richey, Stephen Richey, Kim McCleery and Darrel Richey.
Memorials may be made to Universal Hospice, 1523 Lingleville #C, Stephenville, Tx 7640.

O'DONALD
Billy W. O'Donald, 65, of Dublin,. died Tuesday, March 3, 2008 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.
He was born Dec. 28, 1942 in Sweetwater to the late Delbert O'Donald and Melba Maudine Snodgrass O'Donald.
O'Donald was a retired construction worker, a member of Northside Baptist Church, served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Faribanks, Alaska during the Viet Nam era.
He married Joyce Gisham on Sept. 13, 1964 in Fairbanks, AL.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Brandon O'Donald of Benbrook; two daughters, DeShae Ashley of San Antonio and Jana O'Donald of Comanche; 2 brothers, Boddy O'Donald of Hamby and Doyle O'Donald of Meridian; sister, Cleta Kropp of Abilene and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 4 at Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Comyn Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kerry Grisham, Ricky Woodard, Casey Stone, Aaron Saldivar, Dave Brinkmeyer, Raul Luperciao and Jimmy Woodard.
Memorials may be made to Comanche County Medical Center Foundation.

SCHNEIDER
Schneider, 71, of Center Ossipee, N.H., formerly of Dublin, died Jan. 29, 2008 at his home.
He was born Dec. 4, 1936 in Framingham, Mass., to Norman and Sigrid (Benson) Schneider.
A U.S. Army veteran, Schneider served in the 864th Engineering Battalion, where he met his late wife, Margerie (Pope) Schneider. He was a master plumber and a gifted handyman.
In 1993, he married Susanna (Montabano) Schneider.
He was an avid bass fisherman, served as past President of the Stephnville Bass Club and was also a member of the Green Water Wizards of Hudson, Mass.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Malinda McMiken Henson and brother, David Schneider.
Survivors include his wife; children, Paul Schneider of Stephenville, Don Schneider, Jr., of San Angelo, Kelly Schneider Zimmerman Connally of Dublin, Greg Schneider of Glen Rose, Micheal Carey McMiken of Austin; step-children, Mary Jo Gagliani, Kathleen Schofield, Doreen McCluskey and Paul McCluskey all of Massachusetts; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and his sister, Carol Capen of Massachusetts.
A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 3 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home in Dublin with graveside services immediately following the memorial at Cottonwood Cemetery in Dublin.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Stephenville Bass Club, c/o Randy Smith, 116 Bluejay, Stephenville, Tx 76401

HODGES
Mattie Lee Shuptrine Hodges Robbins, 93, of Stephenville, was born March 24, 1914 in Ferris, Texas to Clark Boss Shuptrine and Katie Shuptrine Harvey.
Mrs. Robbins was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dublin TX. She worked at various tasks during her life, one of which was being the city manager for Avon products in the early 50's. She enjoyed crafts. Her favorite was crocheting rag rugs. She also liked traveling.
Survivors include her daughter, Betty June Hodges Kirklen; one grandson; one brother Thomas "Pete" Shuptrine
She was preceded in death by her husband Ira Austin Hodges; sisters, Hattie Jewell Raitt, Etta Mae Conn , Nellie Cloyd and Claudie Lucille McDowell; her parents and her brother, William Jimmy Clark Shuptrine.
Pallbearers were Shawn Crumley, Mike Raitt, Larry Tompkins, Gene Morrison, Robert Morrison and Colton Collier.

FOR THE WEEK OF February 28, 2008

COX
Gussie E. Cox, 101, of Sidney, died Feb. 10, 2008 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 9, 1906 near Sidney to J.T. and Vernila Hansard. She married Ottie Scott Cox on Dec. 21, 1941.
She began her lengthy teaching career at the age of 17 at Mountain Valley School. During the course of her career, she also taught at Blanket, Dublin, Comanche, and Sidney schools. In her retirement years she was very active in the Comanche County Retired Teachers Association and the Texas Retired Teacher Association.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996, parents, brothers, Sherman and Dallas Hansard, two stepdaughters, La Vera Wood and Nelson Brehm and a step-granddaughter, Janet Brehm.
Survivors include her stepson, J.D. Cox of Comanche and three step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 at the Sidney Church of Christ with Ted Kell and Don Ward officiating. Burial followed in the Cox Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jackie Clark, Jack Lusk, Don Smith, Pat Ramos, Grover Beakley, and Morman Moore. Honorary pallbearers were Clarence Evett, Tommy Connally, David Ward Norman Chandler, Gary Hall and Ben Carroll.

COZART
Gladys Opal Cozart, 85, of Snyder died Feb. 19, 2008 at The Meadows Hospice House in Snyder.
She was born May 7, 1922 in Arkansas. She married Otho Connie Cozart on Dec. 24, 1941 in Scranton. She was a housewife.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters and five brothers.
Survivors include three sons, Stanley Cozart of Snyder, Travis Cozart of Dublin, Larry Keith Cozart of Cisco; six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at Bell-Cypert-Seale Chapel on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 with her grandson, Rev. David Cozart officiating.

EVANS
Virgil Clayton Evans, 73, of Temple, died Feb. 19, 2008 at Temple VA Hospital in Temple.
He was born on May 6, 1934 in Proctor to Jessie C. Evans and Mamie Taylor. He was a retired United States Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Quint Evans.
Survivors include his sons, Clayton and Lee Evans both of San Antonio; daughter, Mary Michelle Wagoner of Washington D.C.; four grandchildren; sisters, Mary Gilliam of Comanche and Betty Lou Reeves of Fort Worth; brothers, Jesse Evans of Fort Worth and Bobby Evans of Longview.
Funeral services were Sunday, Feb., 24, 2008 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Gerald Burns officiating. Burial was in Downing Cemetery in Comanche County.

MILHOLLIN

Russell Lee Milhollin, 45, of The Woodlands, went to be with The Lord Feb. 25, 2008 in The Woodlands, Texas. He was born August 12, 1962 in Fort Worth, TX. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, R.M. and Ila Milhollin, Victor and Jesusa Alderete, and uncle R.M. Milhollin, Jr.
Russell is survived by his loving family, wife, Sheri Milhollin; daughter, Marci Milhollin; sons, Matthew and Marc Milhollin; parents Quinton K. and Janey A. Milhollin of Dublin; siblings, R.D. Milhollin, JoAnne Kamman and husband Curt and John Milhollin, two aunts, Bonnie Griffin of College Station, Sophia Lima of Diamond Barr, Ca., three uncles, Ambrosio and Joe Alderete of College Station, and Victor Alderete Jr, of Conroe, neice Nichole, Nephews Giovanni and Kristoffer Oropeza.
Russell graduated from R.L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth, TX, where he was a former member of the wrestling team, and Texas A&M University with a bachelors degree in Construction Science. He was the proudest member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of '91. Russell was a member of First Baptist Church of The Woodlands and was very active with the youth of the church. He was employed with the City of Houston Department of Public Works and Engineering. He loved wrestling, softball, football, an excellent carpenter, and a strong Christian man.
Russell gave life to others through organ donation. He was proud of his children and will be greatly missed.
Funeral Services are set for 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 at First Baptist Church of The Woodlands, 11801 Grogan's Mill Rd., The Woodlands, TX 77380. Graveside Services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2008 in Live Oak Cemetery, Dublin, TX.
A gathering for friends and family will follow after graveside services at Community Baptist Church in Dublin.
To leave a tribute in memory of Russell, please visit www.mem.com.

BURTON
Verl Burton, 90, of Comanche died Feb. 17, 2008 at Western Hills Healthcare Center in Comanche.
She was born Sept. 29, 1917 in Eastland County to Bob and Ressie (Robinson) Mosley.
She married Bob Burton Aug. 30, 1937. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2001, as did two sisters. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Christian Church in Comanche.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Rackley and Kay Burton,; son, George Burton all of Comanche, eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche, Rev. Shawn Grisham officiating.
Memorials may be made to Center Christian Church, 400 N. Austin, Comanche, TX 76442

MILLER
Jessie Miller, 78, of Gustine died Feb. 14, 2008 at Castleview Nursing Home in Stephenville.
He was born on March 27, 1929 in Gustine to Alton D. Miller and Mary (Stratton) Miller. He was a United States Army veteran and was a POW in Korea. He was a plumber.
Survivors include a brother, D.M. Miller of Gustine and a sister, Peggy Bartlett, of El Paso.
He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel, Bill Lane officiating, with burial in the Hazeldell Cemetery in Comanche County.

FRAZOR
George N. (Bud) Frazor, 72, of Stephenville, died Feb. 16, 2008.
He was born on April 25, 1935, to the late James Marvin and Virginia (Rosenquist) Frazor in Neosho Rapids, KS. He married Anne Drain in April 1969 in Weatherfod. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a post Korea Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, son, James Frazor of Dublin; step-daughter, Laura Elizabeth Jokel of Dublin; two brothers, David Frazor of Seymour and William Frazor of Gilchrist, OR; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Roberta Profitt and brother James M. Frazor, Jr.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 at Lacey Funeral Home with burial at Pecan Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 101 Summit Ave. Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX 76102

MARSHALL
Gilbert Eugene Marshall, 91, of Dublin, died Feb. 14, 2008 at Stephenville Nursing Home.
He was born Jan. 9, 1917 in Kansas City, KS. He married Gloria Loftin in Stephenville and was an IRS agent for U.S. Government and a veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, daughters, Jana Holden of Freeport, Ill, Jill Francis of Dublin, and Jerri Bernays of Stephenville and six grandchildren.
Burial took place at the Gorman Cemetery.

RICKS
Larry Lee "Spud" Ricks, 74, of Dublin, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 at his home.
He was born Nov. 2, 1933 in San Antonio to Elvis Lafayette Ricks and Babe A. Schmidt.
Ricks, a third generation dairyman who retired in 2002, was married to Mary Gaynell Hansborough on July 17, 1953 in Oklahoma.
He was a Lutheran and a Korean War communication specialist for the Army.
He served as president of the Texas Holstein Association, board director for AMPI, 4-H leader, served on the administrative council of the Lutheran Church and served on the board of Texas Judo Blackbelt Association.
Ricks was co-owner of Southwest Embryo Inc., one of the first cattle transplant industries. He was the original founding member of the Greater Helotes Little League Association and served on the board of directors.
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Cindy Roosma of South Lake; three sons, Larry Ricks of Mustang, OK and Kelly and Mark Ricks, both of Dublin and by 10 grandchildren.
Grandchildren serving as pallbearers include Keith Roosma, Jennifer Roosma, Chelsea Ricks, Summer Ricks, Luke Ricks, Stephanie Roosma, Zachary Ricks and Blake Ricks. Honorary pallbearers were Don Harris, Harold Krahn, Milton Brauchle, Ruben Ramirez, Jose (Tony) Ramirez, Gordon Norris, Lane Jones and Eric Larson.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 at Harrell Memorial Chapel with burial at New Dublin Live Oak Cemetery, Rev. Ridge Adams officiating.

POOL
Ima Faye Pool, 86, of Early, died Feb. 15, 2008 in the Abilene Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 26, 1921 in Bowie County to the late Farris D. and Gladys Clyde Gregg Taylor. She married Raymond Pool and they moved to Early in 1971 and operated Davenport's Barber and Beauty Supply. She later owned and operated Gary's Beauty College in Brownwood, which she later sold to Ranger Jr. College that continues to operate today as Ranger School of Cosmetology.
Mrs. Pool was active on the state level of the cosmetology board. She was also very active in the Early First Baptist Church where she was a longtime member.
Survivors include her son, Ronnie L. Landes of Early; a step-son, Max Churchill of Fort Worth; sisters, Helen Palmer of Brownwood, Doris Bryan of Santa Anna; brothers, Billy Ross Taylor of Andrews and Morris Taylor of Minnesota.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Barbee Cemetery near Edna Hill.

SULLIVAN
“Uncle” Glyn Sullivan, 82, of Hico died Feb. 12, 2008 at Hico Nursing Home and Rehab.
He was born on March 9, 1925 in Belton to Whitt Hampton Sulivan and Jessie Minnie Lodasta (Garner) Sullivan.
Sullivan was a United States Navy veteran and served in World War II. He was a security guard and for 15 years, he was employed by Shell Refinery in Odessa.
Survivors include his sons, Tony Sullivan of Gatesville, David D. Sullivan of Prairie City, Or, Tommy D. Sullivan of Hamilton and Donald Sullivan of Odessa; daughter, Glenda "Sissy" Hill of Gatesville; six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, brothers, Chester and Jack' and sisters, Sadie, Della Bea, Marcene and Elise.
Graveside services were Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Carlton Cemetery in Hamilton County with Comanche Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LaBAUME
Emma Irene Spikes LaBaume, 90, of Plano, passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 at Day Spring Assisted Living in Plano, Texas.
She was born Oct. 29, 1917 in Gustine to the late Issac and Della Spikes.
She married Harry "Bunk" LaBaume on May 6, 1936 in Dublin. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1995.
Mrs. LaBaume was a long time resident of Dublin (1936 to 1959) and Stephenville (1959 to 2002) and lived near her daughters in Mesquite and Plano for the past six years.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Clint, Lige and Witt Spikes and sisters, Janie Richy and Gracie Miller.
Survivors include four children, Jon LaBaume of Floydada; Don LaBaume of Marble Falls; Martha Ann Haynes of Mesquite and Jane Truelove Bell of Plano; five grandchildren, and seven great grand children.
Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday Feb. 21, 2008 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel in Stephenville. Interment will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Erath County.
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com

NAYLOR
Estelle Broseh Naylor, 86, of Odessa, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
She was born Jan. 12, 1922, in Loraine, TX. She had four brothers and one sister and her family grew up in Lamesa. Estelle married Jerry H. Broseh Dec. 31, 1944 in Dublin..
They had two children and lived in Dallas before moving to Odessa in 1955.
She worked in the meat market at Furr's Super Market and retired in 1983 after 28 years. She was preceded in death by her husband who died Dec 9, 1983.
Estelle stayed busy with her various hobbies from ceramics to growing beautiful flowers. She went to work in the cafeteria at Noel Elementary from 1983-1988 and then retired for good. She married Orville Naylor April 28, 1990. They enjoyed retirement together by gardening and traveling. Orville preceded her in death in December 1994.
Survivors include a son, Jerry L. Brosch of Lamesa, one daughter, Shirley Bost of Odessa, 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services were conducted by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

SANDERS
Paige LeighAnn Sanders, 15, of DeLeon, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 at a Fort Worth hospital.
She was born June 15, 1992, in DeLeon, the daughter of Linda Sanders of DeLeon and Ed and wife Debbie Sanders of DeLeon.
Paige was a sophomore at DeLeon High School and was involved in cheerleading, volleyball, softball and basketball. She was a member of DeLeon First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Shae Sanders of Natchitoches, LA and Tiffany Sanders of Midlothian; grandparents, Ruth Sanders of DeLeon and R. C. and Jewel Whiteley of Dublin.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in DeLeon High School Gym with burial to follow in Comyn Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at DeLeon High School Gym.

LYLES
Pauline Lyles, 95, of Panhandle, died Jan. 29, 2008 in Amarillo.
She was born on Jan. 15, 1913 in Tipton, Ok. She married C.E. "Doc" Lyles on Dec. 15, 1939 in Brownfield. They moved to Panhandle in 1942, then to Possum Kingdom Lake. They later moved to Dublin. Mr. Lyles preceded her in death.
Mrs. Lyles was a homemaker and attended First Baptist Church in Panhandle. She loved to have family gatherings, oil painting, needlework, fishing and quilting. She started the Fun Time Quilters and quilted once a week for almost 20 years at the Carson County Square House Museum. The quilts were always on exhibit and she really loved being called 'The Quilt Lady."
Survivors include three daughters, Burnis Henderson of Lake Granbury, Rossie Gideon and Bobbie Smtih of Panhandle. Nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Panhandle with Rev. Joe Zimmerman officiating. Graveside services were held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 at Lower Green's Creek Cemetery in Dublin, under the direction of Minton-Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.
Memorials may be made to Bivins Memorial home, 1001 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, Tx 79106 or the Carsen County Square House Museum, P.O. Box 276, Panhandle, Tx 79068.

HULSEY
Liddie Hulsey, 93 of Kingston, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Family Care Center in Kingston.
She was born in Avant, AR to the late William Pink and Micky Minton Pink on March 27, 1914. Liddie was raised in Avant and Bucktown, AR. She also lived in Eastland, TX before moving to the Erath County area in 1957. Liddie has lived the past 7 months in Kingston.
She married Herschell Columbus Hulsey in December of 1935 in Arkansas. He preceded her in death on August 13, 1984. Liddie enjoyed playing marbles, fishing and being with her family.
Survivors include daughters, Rosie Collum, Kingston, OK, Dorothy Covey, Mt. Pine, AR, and Bertha Foster. Sons, Marvin Hulsey, Sr., Dublin, TX, Lonnie Hulsey, Hot Springs, AR, Roy Hulsey, Sonora, TX, Wayne Hulsey, Bangor, PA, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Liddie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter; Cynthia Hulsey.
Funeral services were Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the Old Dublin Memorial Park, Dublin, TX. John Meeks officiated the service. Music arranged by Peggy Hulsey. Services were under the direction of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Madill, OK. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com.

MOORE
Frances Marie Moore, 84, of Dublin, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at Harris Methodist Hospital, Stephenville.
She was born July 14, 1924 in Dublin to Theodore Hall and Lavada F. Benton.
She was married to Hayward Franklin Moore on Nov. 18, 1940 in Arizona.
Mrs. Moore was a member of Cottonwood Baptist church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband; one brother, Jimmie Ray Hall of Lubbock and one sister, Billie Ruth Roberts of Portales, N.M.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 at Cottonwood Baptist Church with burial at Old Dublin Memorial Cemetery, Rev. Mike Fritscher officiating under direction of Harrell Funeral Home.

WHITEHEAD
Jerry "Don" Whitehead beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother went to be with our Lord on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Graveside Services were Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 in Proctor Cemetery near Dublin.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Unicef or St. Jude's Hospital for Children.
Mr. Whitehead fought a courageous battle for three years against brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family and will be greatly missed. The son of the late Coy Allen Whitehead and Irene Sims Whitehead. He lived in the Edna Hill community, and attended the Dublin schools.
After graduation from Dublin High School, he joined the Air Force in 1964. While stationed at Mountain home AFB, Idaho he met and married Mary H. Transue on August 9, 1968 in Kuna, Idaho at the First Baptist Church. So began 39 years of adventure. Blessed with three wonderful sons, James, Jesse and Johnny.
Jerry served in aircraft maintenance, ground radio operations, aerospace control, and warning systems for 20 years before his retirement. The family moved to Azle following retirement in 1985. For a number of years he worked for a local lawnmower/jet ski shop in sales and management.
Jerry enjoyed fishing, camping, Civil war history, genealogy and family activities. He was excellent at home repairs and kept his home running smoothly. He was a good role model for his sons. A loving husband and hard worker, who always cared about family. Jerry was preceded in death by a brother, James Whitehead in 1957, father, Coy Whitehead in 1999 and his mother, Irene Sims Whitehead in 2001.
Survivors: wife of 39 years, Mary Whitehead; sons, James Whitehead and wife, Frances of Azle, Jesse Whitehead and wife, Charlene of Bowie, and Johnny Whitehead and wife, Kristine of Azle; grandchildren, Devon Whitehead, Dawson Lorenz, Kasey and Ashton Wheeler of Azle; siblings, Bobby Whitehead and wife, Yvonne of Kermit, Fay Simpson of Dublin, May Gray of Clyde, Wanda Richmond and husband, Bob of Dublin, Kay Arnold of Lewisville and Reta Elliott and husband, Mike of Aztec, New Mexico and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

TREADWAY
Myrtle M. "Tillie" Treadway, 83, of Hamilton died January 21, 2008 in the Hamilton General Hospital.
Mrs. Treadway was born December 6, 1924 in Stanton, Texas to the late Mr. and Mrs. Tivis Rebel and Sarah M. Hovey Abbott.
She married C. Joe Treadway . He preceded her in death in 1977. Mrs. Treadway was a member of the Hamilton First Baptist Church. She served her church and her community for over 40 years as a Sunday school teacher. She was an active member of the Eastern Star, VFW Auxiliary and the Shive Grange. She was known mostly for her band "Tillie and the boys" which entertained people in the area for many years. She owned and operated the local hearing aid store where she was a hearing aid specialist and helped many people in the community with difficulty hearing.
Survivors include her children, Robert Tivis Treadway, Cindy Treadway Bankston, Gail Raibourn Weaver all of Gatesville, Jerry Nailer of Oregon; two sisters, Henri Beth Hogg of Sanderson, and Mamie Lee Harris of Ft. Stockton; six grandchildren, and five Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral Services were Saturday Jan. 26, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Hamilton with Rev. Keith Felton officiating. Burial followed in the Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Riley Funeral Home of Hamilton.
In lieu of Flowers the family requests that you make donations to the Hamilton First Baptist Church for the Mrs. Tillie's Place Fund, Or the donators charity of choice.

LEYENDEKKER
Wesley Allan Leyendekker, 17, of Dublin, died on Jan. 17, 2008.
Wesley was born Nov. 10, 1990, in Stephenville to Gerben and Nancy Ellen (Van Hofwegen) Leyendekker.
He was a Junior at Dublin High School and a member of the Christian Reformed Church.
Survivors include his parents Gerben and Nancy Leyendekker; two sisters, Evonna and Debby and one brother, Spencer Leyendekker, all of Dublin; grandparents, Sikke and Baukje Leyendekker of Witmarshurm, Netherlands and Allan and Rose Van Hofwegen of Ontario, CA.
Funeral Services were held Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at the Christian Reformed Church with burial in the Turnbow Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the Wesley Leyendekker Memorial Scholarship Fund at Texas Bank or to Gideons International.

CHUPP
Johnnie Chupp, 83, of DeLeon, died at Hendrick Health System in Abilene Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008.
He was born July 26, 1924 in Comanche County to the late Jesse Gilder Chupp and Lavelle McCharen Chupp.
He was married to Margie Franklin Aug. 18, 1948 in Comanche.
Chupp was a farmer, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and resided in DeLeon all of his life. He was a member of DeLeon First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Tooter and Elton Chupp; two sisters, Lottie Spruill and Dorothy Chupp and one granddaughter, Shenna Chupp.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Dwayne Chupp of DeLeon; one daughter, Shirlee Manly of DeLeon and by three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at DeLeon First United Methodist Church with burial in DeLeon Cemetery under direction of Nowlin Funeral Home, Pastor Lisa Neslony and Bro. Kenneth Wilson officiating..

NIEBALL
William Joseph "Bill" Nieball, 70, died Jan. 20, 2008 in Irving.
He was born Dec. 18, 1937 in Gainesville to Paul and Elsie Nieball. He grew up in Munester where he graduated and attended Cooke Community College. At the age of 5, he was a member in the famous Gainesville circus where he preformed as a clown. Up until his illness, he would travel most Friday nights to see his beloved Muenster Football team play.
He married Joan Cowan in the spring of 1966. He retired from Automatic Data Processing after 27 years.
Nieball was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lewis and Paul Nieball, son Joey Nieball, grandchildren, Holly Nieball and David Nieball.
Survivors include his wife, daughter Janice Rutherford of Irving; son, Jeff Nieball of Nashville, TN.; six grandchildren; brothers and sisters, along with his sister-in-law, Patricia Cowan of Dublin.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at Harrell Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dean Bradley officiating. Burial will be in the Cowan Family Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Irving.
Pallbearers were Richard Cowan, Jimmy Cowan, Harlan Cowan, Randy Grey, Scott Cowan, Neal Cowan, Mike Cowan, Don Roberts, Steve Tackett, Lee Tackett, Tommy Watkins, Billy Wooton, CO. Kevin Wooton, Mark Thomas, Kenneth Jones, Russell Delk, Dana Brinkley and Bob
The family has requested that memorials be made to Humane Society or Alzehimer’s Association.

GRAUKE
Inez Cox Grauke, 83, of Dublin, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at her residence.
She was born in the Edna Hill Community in Erath County, Texas to Asa Arvey Cox and Ola (York) Cox. She was united in marriage to Morris Charley Grauke on August 9, 1942 in Big Spring, Texas, and to this union three children were born.
She was preceded in death by her husband on March 5, 2002.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Clyde and Gay Grauke; her daughters and sons-in-law, Clair and Robert Twaron of San Antonio, Texas and Bettye and Llyod Huggins of Hico, Texas; her grandchildren, Kevin Grauke, Heather Cannon, Jeff Huggins, Nathan Huggins and Joan Huggins; her great grandchildren, Eleanor Grauke, Peter Grauke, Neil Cannon, Evan Cannon and Dylan Cannon; and other relatives and many friends who will miss her dearly.
For many years Inez Grauke maintained a professional photography studio at her residence, photographing portraits of Dublin's families in all stages of life. As an accomplished artist, she created beauty with her paintings in both oils and watercolors. As a booster of the city of Dublin, Inez supported "The Corner Lot Gang", the Keep Dublin Beautiful, the Dublin Historical Society, and the Dublin Library. As a naturalist, she shared wildflowers and garden plants with many in the community and was committed to bring color and beauty to her corner of the world. As she touched many lives, so will she be missed.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 13, 2008, at Harrell Memorial Chapel with Rev. Sharon Robertson and Rev. Ridge Adams officiating. Burial followed in the Barbee Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the Dublin Historical Society or the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; 4801 LaCrosse Ave.; Austin, Texas 78739 or you can go to www.wildflower.org.

SCHOTT
Rena Persons Schott, 89, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 in Amarillo.
She was born in Quitaque on Jan. 14, 1918 to Amos and Ollie Persons, the youngest and last remaining of their nine children.
She was married to W. E. Schott, Jr. for 44 years. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1984. She left Quitaque to attend Texas Tech and Draughn's Business College in Amarillo before returning to work for the AAA in Silverton.
Mrs. Schott was active in the March of Times Study Club, Order of the Eastern Star and the First Baptist Church of Silverton.
Survivors include three sons, John Edward Schott of Silverton, David Persons Schott of Amarillo and William Ray Schott of San Antonio and one daughter, Mary Lynn Neff of Dublin, nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday, Jan 13, 2008 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Les Reed, pastor and Bud Couch, officiating. Burial was in Silverton Cemetery under the direction of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia. Memorials may be made to BSA Hospice or the Silverton Public Library. Online condolences may be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com

WHITE

Naomi Brown White, 74, of Stephenville, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008 at Oakwood Assisted Living in Stephenville.
She was born March 6, 1933 in Hamilton to Ira Franklin Brown and Thelma (Jaggars) Brown.
Mrs. White was married to Billy Ray White Nov. 5, 1949 in Dublin. He preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1995.
She was a homemaker and gardener and member of Park Street Baptist.
Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Shipp of Dublin; a son, Bruce White of Stephenville; two sisters, Helen Brandt of Runge and Oveta Gilbreath of Dublin; a brother, Ramond Brown of Lake Worth; five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Funeral services were at Harrell Memorial Chapel Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 with burial in Dublin Live Oak Cemetery, Rev. David Locke officiating.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Brown, Charles Brown, Larry Moore, Sonny Thackerson, Curtis Ivie and Harry Bradberry.
The family has requested that memorials be made to Humane Society or Alzehimer’s Association.

MARETT
Mary Helen Marett, 79, of Comanche, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 at Comanche County Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 22, 1928 in Corsicana to Millard Filmore Reynolds and Lela (Lankford) Reynolds.
Mrs. Marett was married to Junior Marett on Oct. 25, 1947 in Van Zandt County.
She was a homemaker, and since 1980, was a cancer survivor. She taught Sunday School for 50 years and was a member of the Sidney Baptist Church in Sidney. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Comanche.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, her parents and brother Haley Reynolds.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Michael and Billy Marett, both of Comanche; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Glen Hickman officiating with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche.
The family requests memorials be made to American Cancer Society, 804 W. Wright, Comanche TX. 76442 or Sidney Baptist Church, P.O. Box 176, Sidney, TX. 76474.

NELSON
Arra Lee Nelson, 99, of Dublin, died Jan. 10, 2008 at Harris Methodist Erath County Hospital in Stephenville.
She was born June 9, 1909 to Randolph D. Whatley and Addie Rudel Belyeu in the Downing Community in Comanche County.
She married Charles Washington Nelson on Dec. 24, 1931 in De Leon. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1987, also one brother Herbert Whatley.
For over 20 years she was a reporter for Abilene Reporter News and weather lady for Dublin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Beller of Apple Valley, Ca, Charlene Whitefield of Ft. Stockton; two sons, Gordon G. Nelson of Lampasas, Michael C. Nelson of Dublin; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services were held at Erath Gardens of Memory, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008.

STEWART
Oscar Lee Stewart, 81, lost the battle with heart disease and diabetes Jan. 10, 2008 at Comanche County Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Stewart, in November 2004.
Stewart had always lived in Denton but came to live with his son and daughter-in-law after his wife died.
Known for his big smile and kindness to all, Stewart served in the U.S. Navy, civil service, was a fireman and retired from the Texas Department of Transportation.
He is survived by his son, Tony Stewart; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of Dublin and by his little poodle, Chloe, his best friend.
Graveside services were at Cooper Creek Cemetery in Denton on Jan. 12, 2008, Rev. Bob Joyce officiating.

CONWAY
Betty Conway, 71, of Comanche, died Jan. 6, 2008 at Comanche County Medical Center in Comanche County.
She was born on June 9, 1936 in Comanche to Clifford Jones and Eva (Redwine) Jones. For 31 one years she was the County Clerk for Comanche County. She was a member of Pearl Street Church of Christ.
She married Carroll D. Conway on Oct. 29, 1954 in Comanche.
Survivors include her husband; daughters, Bridget Crawford of Eula and Judy Smith of Comanche; three grandchildren; and brother, Dale Jones of Longview.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Darrell Jones, Bob Jones, E.D. "Buck" Jones and Roy Jones; three sisters, Frances Elliott, Shirley Bagley and Lou Newsomes.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Gerald Stockstill officiating. Burial was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Comanche County with Comanche Funeral Home in charge of arrangements..