Obituaries

HANSARD
Andrew Wilson Hansard, 88 died Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
He was born on October 9, 1923 in Oklahoma to Volley and Corabell Hansard. 
He was united in marriage on September 29, 1944 in Bridville, Texas to Irene Oneta Campbell who preceded him in death on May 11, 1999.
Hansard was in the grocery business for many years in Fort Worth before going to work for Pepsi Cola for 10 years and retiring. In 1983, they moved to Carlton and became members of the Edna Hill Baptist Church where he became a Deacon.
He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Patsy Sheppard and Janetta Hansard, one son, Tommy Hansard, one grandson, Tommy Lee Hansard and one great granddaughter, Felisha Cat.
 He is survived by his sons, Danny Hansard of Dublin and Jerry Hansard of Hamilton; many grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and other relatives and many, many friends who will miss him dearly.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, with burial to follow at Barbee Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

PACK
Leon Pack, 82, of Stephenville went to be with his Lord on February 2, 2012 at home surrounded by his loved ones. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church.  Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Stephenville Funeral Home.
Leon was born January 24, 1930 to Robert E. and Myrtle Stone Pack in Stephenville.  Leon’s passions in life, besides his family, was hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, of 61 years, Shirley Pack; his children, Randy and Marion Pack of Aledo, Bill and Marilyn Porter of Aledo, Ricky "Duke" and Sharon Pack of Stephenville, and Allan and Debra Rodger of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Justin Pack of Pearland, David and Brandy Johnson of Aledo, Jordan and Kristen Porter of Montgomery, Tarah Pack of Austin, Kevin and Whitney Harris of Aledo,  Jeff and Erika Anderson of Aledo, Allison Rodger of Fort Worth, Matthew Rodger of Fort Worth; great-grandchildren, Shelby, Reed, Wyatt, Jackson and Porter; brothers, Carroll and wife, Wanda; Lewis and wife, Sue; Arthur and wife, Beverly; sister, Charlene Sharp and husband, Bill all of Stephenville; sister-in-law, Virgie Pack of Amarillo; aunts, several cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and loving caregivers.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Thomas Pack of Amarillo.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to National Parkinson's Foundation in honor of Leon Pack at www.parkinson.org Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF Feb. 2, 2011

CAGLE
Joy Graham Cagle, 87, of Sidney died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 in Brownwood Regional Medical Center in Brownwood.
She was born on Oct. 31, 1924 in Sidney, TX to C.J. and Elby (Stailey) Graham.
On May 29, 1943 she was married to Gaylon D. Cagle in Sidney.
She is survived by her husband; daughter, Gay Cagle of Sidney; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gen Cagle on March 24, 1996.
Funeral services were Jan. 31 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel, Glen Newberry and Chess Cavitt officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, P.O. Box 3344, Abilene, TX 79604 or the Pendergrass Cemetery Association, care of Jack Lusk, 3909 Hwy 1689, Sidney, TX 76474.

DANIEL
Mary Lois Bittle Daniel, 86, passed away on January 30, 2012 at home in Stephenville, Texas.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 graveside at Old Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Mike Hannah officiating.
Mary was born February 23, 1935 in Ruston, Louisiana to Taylor Bittle and Gertrude Beatrice (Kilpatrick) Bittle. She was united in marriage to William Holland Daniel on December 31, 1943 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and loved him until the day she passed away. Much of their married life was spent living in Dublin, where Holland was the Elementary School Principal, while Mary was Librarian at Tarleton.
Mary spent much of her life working as a legal secretary, a court reporter who was known for typing over 125 words per minute, a Librarian for Tarleton State University and an accomplished genealogist. Mary still found time to be President of the PTA, den mother and an all around sweet loving mom. Later in life she filled her time with Volunteer work in Ft. Worth for the Democratic Party and many hospitals and needy causes.
Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Holland Daniel, on February 6, 1972. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Judy Hope, and her loving dog, Chili Bean.
Mary is survived by her children, Danny Daniel and wife, Gail of Stephenville, Kay Patterson and husband, Jesse also of Stephenville and James Daniel of Ft. Worth. Her brothers, James Bittle and wife Maybell of Austin and Charles Bittle and wife, Betty of Sanger. Her grandchildren, Angela Esparza, Scott Patterson, Stacy Patterson, Chris Flippin, Jeremy Daniel, Jennifer Daniel, Alyssa Mary Daniel and Adrienne Reed. Her great grandchildren, Chase Esparza, Ryan Esparza, Jake Patterson, Sam Patterson and Abby Patterson. Her constant puppy friend, William Tail and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends who will remember and miss her dearly.
Mary was an active, happy , goal oriented mother until the day she died. A member of the Methodist Church. She touched many lives with the time she spent here on earth, she will be greatly missed by all.

LINGLE
James Michael (Mike) Lingle died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at his home in Morgan Mill. Mike was born Jan. 10, 1960 to James Doyle Lingle and Margaret Stephens Lingle in Stephenville, Texas. He graduated from Dublin High School in 1978 and married Nancy Kimbrough Sept. 19, 1987. In his junior high and high school days, Mike hoed peanuts for and learned life lessons from the late J.L. Kiker of the Greens Creek Community. After graduation, Mike worked in the oilfield before returning to Stephenville and working first as a plumbers’ helper for Cross Timbers Plumbing, then joining George and Gennyce Hubbard at Stephenville Supply Co, going from worker to manager/owner at the time of his death. Mike also bred, trained and raced registered quarter horses and rode bulls before turning to pleasure horses after the birth of his first son, Dustin.
In 1997, a G level soccer coaching clinic would spark a new passion that would span the next 16 years. Mike advanced from that humble beginning to become a Grade D National level coach, Grade 8 referee, mentor to new referees, and TASO UIL certified high school referee. Mike served for several years on the Stephenville Soccer Assoc. Board as a commissioner or referee assignor. Mike coached at all age groups, from U6 to the competitive Classic League U16 boys and was a founding member of the local competitive club, Quest F.C. He also enjoyed playing with a men’s team until health problems kept him from the field.
Mike’s service to the Morgan Mill community began with his leadership of the Royal Ambassadors (RAs) at the Morgan Mill Baptist Church in 1998. Numerous boys came to know and love Jesus as their Savior through his teaching and sponsorship each summer to the Heart of Texas Baptist Encampment in Brownwood, TX. Building the RA racers, having lock-ins at church, singing and reading God’s word with the boys brought Mike unending joy. Although continued health issues kept him from attending and participating in his favorite activites, Mike’s heart was always with his family, co-workers, loved ones and community.
Mike was preceded in death by grandparents, Edwin and Mada Lingle, father James D. Lingle, and mother, Margaret Lingle Patton
Mike is survived by his wife, Nancy and sons, Dustin and Isaac of Morgan Mill; step-father, John Patton of Commerce, sisters Charlotte Robertson and husband, Blaine of Dublin; Michelle Mills and husband, Ricky of Stephenville; Cathy Harmon of Oklahoma; Laura Patton of Commerce and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, in-laws and outlaws and fellow partners in crime.
A memorial celebration of Mike’s life will be held Saturday, February 4th at 1 p.m. at the Stephenville Soccer Complex (casual dress; shin guards & cleats are optional). In case of inclement weather, the festivities will be moved to the Morgan Mill School in Morgan Mill.
A fund for his family has been established at Town and Country Bank, Stephenville, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the RA Camp Fund, Morgan Mill Baptist Church, Morgan Mill, Texas.
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com

FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 26, 2011

FINE
Florence Louise Fine, 94, of Round Rock died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at Trinity Care Center.
She was born Nov. 11, 1917 near Bronte in Coke County, TX to Fredrick Nelson Kinney and Annie Irene McNiel.
On May 17, 1935, she was married in Eastland to Hendricks James Fine who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Gary and a grandson, Gary Jr.
She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Fine-Knapp of Round Rock; two granddaughters and two great grandsons.
Graveside services are Friday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. in Dublin Liveoak Cemetery.

LUKER
Alice R. Luker, 72, of Paris, TX, died Sunday Jan. 22, 2012 at her residence in the Chicota community.
She was born January 23, 1939 in Sheridan, Wyo. to Charles and Ruth Newcomer Middleton. She was a graduate of Sheridan schools, then worked as a legal secretary until her retirement.
She married Ron Luker on June 14, 1973 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Survivors include her husband; four sons, Wayne Klapp of Goleta, CA, Wilbur Klapp of Devore, CA, Danny Luker of Hawkinsville, GA and Ron Luker, Jr. of Grottoes, VA ; a daughter, Tara Wisehart of Hemet, CA; 24 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles V. Middleton of Atlanta, GA; and a sister, Bethel E. Walson, of Colorado.
Graveside rites will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at the Baggett Creek Cemetery in Comanche.
A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Harrell Funeral Home.

SMITH
Jimmie Smith, 63, of Stephenville, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 in Stephenville.
He was born on Aug. 22, 1948, in Texarkana, Ark. to the late Charlie K and Mindie Oleta Hill Smith.
Smith served his country in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War serving on the USS Nereus. He was a patrol officer for the Stephenville Police Department in the 1970’s and later served as Chief of Police for the Dublin Police Department.
Smith is survived by his significant other, Pat Weber of Stephenville; daughter, Diane Voit of Houston; sons, Robert Dale Smith of Bluff Dale, John Robert Weber of Stephenville, Edward John Weber of Stephenville, and Robert John Weber of Odessa; brothers, Johnnie Smith of Stephenville, and Danny Smith of Atlanta, Texas; sister, Bonnie Moye of Texarkana, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Gwendia Nevins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tom Konz officiating. After services are over, Smith will be cremated.
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 19, 2011

CAMPBELL
Cecil Murray Campbell was born in Stamford, Texas July 19, 1920. He died peacefully Jan. 13 of pneumonia at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.
His father and mother were Charlie Custer and Lucille-Scott Campbell. He had three brothers, Joe Milton, Howard B., and his twin brother Charles Scott and two sisters, Mary Louise and Bessie Joyce.
He graduated from Comyn High School in 1939. After graduation he joined the Army 11th Quarter Master 36th Division. During World War II he served in the Panama Canal.
After the war he returned to Dublin. Initially he worked in Branum’s Grocery and Market. He then worked for the A&P Tea Company until they closed. He then went to work for Henderson Grocery until he retired in 1982.
Cecil married Mildred Walker on Valentine’s Day, 1946. They were married for 64 years before Mildred passed away in 2010.
He was an active member of the Dublin community. He enjoyed being involved with the Chamber of Commerce, City Council, and was a charter member of the Dublin Lions Club. He was a member of Dublin First United Methodist Church where he served as a Chairperson of the Methodist Official Board.
He also assisted with driving the elderly to Fort Worth for cancer treatments and helped deliver meals-on-wheels. In January 2006 he and Mildred moved to Charlottesville, Virginia.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Joe Charles and Nancy Campbell, in Charlottesville, and grandsons, Jeffrey Charles Campbell in Falls Church, Virginia and Christopher Scott Campbell of San Diego, California.
Visitation was from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harrell Funeral Home Jan. 17; the memorial service was held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the First Methodist Church in Dublin.

HATCHER
Stena Hatcher, 91, of Stephenville, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Stena was born on July 30, 1920, in Valera in the Anderson Community in Coleman County Texas, one of ten children, born to the late Lemon Dee and Martha Ann Crossland Sides.
She married Miler Woodlock on Aug. 7, 1941 in Abilene. He preceded her in death Feb. 19, 2002. Stena married Dr. Frank Hatcher, who also preceded her in death.
Stena began her nursing career in 1940, and became a RN and Director of Nurses in a career that lasted over 60 years. She was a member of St. Lukes Episcopal Church, volunteered at HOPE, and taught bridge at Stephenville Senior Citizens. She lived several years in Lubbock and Fort Worth, and moved to Stephenville in 1982. The love and good deeds ‘DA’ showered on us will be passed along through-out time.
Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Mike ‘Woody’ and wife Shelley Woodlock of Stephenville; brother, Chester and wife Thelma Sides of Coleman; grandchildren, Katherine Dee and Cynthia Rene Woodlock, Tammie and husband Larry Griffin, April and husband Cole Edwards, and Michael Tim Maddux; several great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Stena was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Chilton.
Family wishes expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 12, 2011

HUGGINS
Emma Rae Huggins, 98, of Dublin died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 at Golden Age Manor.
She was born Sept. 23, 1913 to in Zephyr, TX to W.B. Nesmith and Mary Eliz Coffey.
She was married to William Vern Huggins who preceded her in death on April 4, 1974.
In life, she was a member of First United Methodist Church and Dublin Senior Citizens.
She was also preceded in death by eight brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by a nephew, Jerry Rainey of Brownwood and Darlene Lowe of Dublin.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Rev. Ken Lunsford officiating, with burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.

VAUTHIER
Virginia Viola Vauthier, 88, of Dublin died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville.
She was born on Feb. 18, 1923 in Desdemona to George Wallace and Faustina Kate (Cline) Ragland.
She was married in 1940 in Erath County to Charles A. Vauthier who preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 1992.
She may be remembered for her work as a LVN and was a member of Highland Ave. Congregational Methodist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Kenneth C. Vauthier of Richardson, TX, Ralph Vauthier of Corpus Christi and Michael Vauthier of Amersfoort, Netherlands; two daughters, Barbara Vauthier of Burnet and Silvia Castillo of Arlington; a sister, Peggy Rasberry of Gustine; a brother, Jerry Ragland of Glen Rose; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two infant children, Dorothy Faye and Leonard Monroe.
Funeral services are Saturday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. at Highland Ave. Congregational Methodist Church, Gerald Freeman officiating, with burial at Cottonwood Cemetery.
Memorial may be made to Meals on Wheels and Highland Ave. Congregational Methodist Church.

FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 5, 2011

CHRISTIAN
Alex Nichole Christian, 14, of Aledo died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011.
She was born March 3, 1997 in Weatherford to Larry and Cindy Christian.
She was a student at Aledo Middle School and attended the First Baptist Church of Aledo.
She is survived by her parents; a brother, Jayce Christian; grandparents, Alton & Ann Anderson and Denny Christian; great-grandmother, Betty Culpepper; numerous aunts, cousins and friends.
A memorial service was held on Monday, Jan. 2 at the First Baptist Church in Aledo.
Memorials may be made to the Alex Christian Memorial Fund at First National Bank of Aledo.

TACKETT
John Woodrow Tackett, 71, of Dublin, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Golden Age Manor.
He was born Dec. 15, 1940 in Dublin to Cecil Cicero Tackett and Ella May Gray.
In life, he worked as a tractor mechanic and farmer.
He is survived by a brother, Mack Tackett; and a host of cousins and other relatives.
Funeral services are Saturday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. at Purvis Baptist Church, Rev. Jim Clifton officiating.

TORRES
Jose Antonio Torres, 36, of Dublin died Friday Dec. 30, 2011 at his home.
He was born May 25, 1975 in Cerritos, San Luis Porstosi, Mexico to Silverio and Esperanza (Morales) Torres.
On May 29, 1992, he was married in Mexico to Francisca Morontes.
In life, Torres worked as a dairy hand at Grand Canyon Dairy.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Juan Antonio Torres, Eliseo Torres and Adan Torres, all of Dublin; two daughters, Neyda Torres and Cindy Torres, both of Dublin; his parents of Mexico; two sisters, Esperanza Torres of Arlington and Angelica Torres of Dublin; a brother, Juan A. Torres of Dublin; seven older brothers and a sister in Mexico.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 5 at 10:30 a.m., Father McNamara officiating, with burial in Cerritos, San Luis Porstosi, Mexico.

TORRES
Miguel Angel Torres, 3, of Dublin died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 at his home.
He was born Aug. 11, 2008 in Stephenville to Neyda Salina Torres.
He is survived by his mother; a grandmother, Francisca Torres and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 5 at 10:30 a.m. with burial at Dublin Liveoak Cemetery.
Donations are being accepted to help with funeral expenses.

FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 29, 2011

HANSON
Buster Hanson, 88, of De Leon, Texas, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 4, 1923 to Ernest Wesley Hanson and Florence Gardner Hanson in Comanche County.
He married LaRue Spikes Hanson on Aug. 22, 1958 in San Saba, Texas.
Buster was a farmer and rancher and had lived in Comanche County his entire life. He went to school in Comyn. He enjoyed driving his tractor and being out on his land. He loved going to horse races in Ruidoso, NM and thoroughly enjoyed all the time he spent at Hwy 6 Café with his friends telling stories. His favorite times were those spent with his family and friends. Buster was a member of First Baptist Church of De Leon. Buster won Outstanding Conservation Farmer in 1973 and Texas Bankers Association Outstanding Resident Conservation Farmer & Rancher in 1975.
He is survived by his daughters, Suzanna Hanson and Diane Parma Hanson; son, Malcolm Hanson; four grandchildren, Kristol Carter and husband Morgan, Genna Guedon and husband Emile, Garrett Yelverton and Tonya Martin; four great-grandchildren, Addison Carter, Cali Carter, Louis Guedon and Trinity Martin; two nieces, Lisa Weaver and Anna Coffman; nephew, Raymond Coffman; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and many friends.
He was preceded by his parents; wife, LaRue Hanson; daughter, Teresa Hanson; and infant son, Edwin Glen Hanson.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec 28, 2011. at De Leon First Baptist Church. Brother Jackie Auvenshine and Brother Kenneth Wilson officiated the service. Pallbearers were Tommy Gibson, David Long, Kyle Lewis, Floyd Wylie Stokes, David Stokes, Andrew Garza, Jason Morris and Jim Lampman. Honorary pallbearers were Lee Gilder, Ben Atkinson, Jack Casey, John Mac Weaver, Floyd Stokes, Sam Sparger and Dirk Lindsey. Burial followed in Live Oak Cemetery in Dublin. Memorials may be made to the De Leon First Baptist Church Building Fund; Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch/Girlstown, USA & Resource Centers at P.O. Box 1890 in Amarillo, Tx 79174-0001; or your charity of choice in memory of Buster. Online condolences may be posted to www.nowlinandersfh.com.

TURK
Dr. Jack Leon Turk, born Nov. 15,1931 in San Luis Obispo, CA to Jack Leon and Hera Luhtala Turk, died at home Dec. 24, 2011 in Dublin, TX at the age of 80.
He graduated from Oakland Technical High School, Oakland, CA in 1950 before serving in the US Marine Corps during the invasion of Inchon, South Korea.
After his honorable discharge with Purple Heart from the Marines, Dr. Turk earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from UC Davis going on to receive his Ph.D. from Washington State University.
Dr. Turk taught at Ohio State University before joining Pfizer Pharmaceutical’s Animal Research Division in 1965 and retiring in 1996.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gail Koeppe Turk, four children and their families. Children: Reenie and Chuck Smith (Austin, TX); John and Carol Turk (Denver, CO); Jacob and Donna Turk (Lee’s Summit, MO); Kathleen and Paul Stonum (Albany, MO). Eleven grandchildren: Karen (Jason) Wagner, Scott, Kyle and Brian Smith; Thomas and Christen Turk; Adam, Hannah and Elena Turk; Dallas and Emma Stonum. Five great grandchildren: Younis and Yahya Turk; Benjamin and Annelise Wagner; and Zayden Smith.
Memorial service at a later date.

FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 22, 2011

CONATSER
Jo Rita Griggs Conatser, 65, of Stephenville died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.
She was born on July 28, 1946 in Big Spring to Lee and Dorothy Pack Griggs.
On Nov. 28, 1964, she married Bobby Conatser in Stephenville.
In life, she worked as a cafeteria manager for Stephenville ISD and Lingleville ISD.
She is survived by her husband; a son, David Conatser of Stephenville; a daughter, Twylla Dumas of Stephenville; a sister Bonita Loewe of Giddings, brothers, Michael Griggs of Temple and Leland Griggs of Mineral Wells; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Pat Griggs.Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Stephenville Funeral Home, Gary Williams officiating, with burial at School Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at www. stephenvillefh.com.

JONES
Allie Pauline Jones, 91, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 in Stephenville.
She was born on Sept. 19, 1920 in Erath Co. to Thomas Madison Cook and Lina Pearl Lloyd.
On Dec. 27, 1938, she was married in Dublin to Luther Darrell Jones who preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1990.
In life, she worked as a seamstress and a clerk.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Shorty Cook, Flip Cook and Martin Cook; two sisters, Irene Pillow and Maxine Gilbreath and three children, Garry Jones, Kenneth Jones and Paula Mulloy.
She is survived by a son, Travis Jones of Proctor; two daughters, Beth Wilson of Owens, TX and Kathy Schrimsher of Selden; three sisters, Dorothy Gilbreath, of Big Spring, Leota White of Corsicana, TX and Winnie Mortimer of Ft. Mohave, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and numerous great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 10 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Rev. Gerald Freeman officiating, with burial at Erath Garden of Memories.
Memorials may be made to Highland Avenue Congregational Methodist Church.

WEIDNER
Charles Weidner, 72, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, in Comanche County, Texas.
He was born Jan. 1, 1939, in Corpus Christi to Clayton and Blanche (Gilbreath) Barbee.
On Oct. 22, 1960, he was united in marriage to Janette Dunn in Comanche County. He was veteran of the United States Navy and a long time farmer and truck driver. He also worked for Bell Helicopter for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Janette Weidner of Comanche; son, David Weidner of Kingwood; daughter, Jana Weidner of Austin; brother, Fred Weidner of Waxahachie and two grandchildren.
Funeral Services were Saturday, Dec. 17 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gerald Burns and Rev. Dean Bradley officiating. Burial will followed at Barbee Cemetery in Erath County. Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

WYSONG
Marvin Wysong, 56, of Stephenville died Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 in Waco.
He was born on Aug. 11, 1955 to Raymond Earl and Evelyn (Burgess) Wysong in Comanche.
In life, he worked as a truck driver.
Wysong was preceded in death by a brother, a sister and two grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife; his mother of Comanche; five daughters, Aletha Monett of Chico, LeeAnne Bryant of Stephenville, Tiree Mills of Cleburne, Natasha Francis of Stephenville and Tristin Wysong of Stephenville; two sons, Dennis Bullard Jr. of Stephenville and Marvin “Boots” Wysong of Stephenville; two sisters, Kay Shelton of Dalhart and Tina Farr of Stephenville; nine brothers, Duana Wysong of Comanche, Darrell Wysong of Proctor, Donnie Wysong of Blanket, Michael Wysong of Tennessee, Kenneth Wysong of West Virginia, Raymond Earl Wysong Jr. of Stephenville, Bobby Nickerson of Plano, Jerry Lawson of Stephenvilleand Joey Dolberry of Brownwood; and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday at the Lacy Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Werth Mayes officiating, followed by cremation.
Memorials may be made to Lacy Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Online condolences can be made at www. lacyfuneral.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 15, 2011

DENBY
Cdr. George William Denby USN (Ret.), 88 of Dublin died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011 at Golden Age Manor.
He was born on July 31, 1923 in Los Angeles County, Calif. to Denzel Daniel Denby and Miriam Robertson.
On Mar. 30, 1946, he was wed to Kathrine June Coy who preceded him in death on Feb. 16, 2007 after over 60 years of marriage.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Cdr. Denby is survived by a daughter, Jill Luzon Embry and husband John of Midlothian, TX; a son, George W. Denby II and wife Mickie of Dublin; three grandsons, Lee Gaishain, Brett Gaishain and Jackson Carter; a granddaughter, Chelli Clower and husband Heath; seven great granddaughters, two great grandsons and his beloved dog, Heidi.
Cdr. Denby had a wonderful career in the Navy as a fighter pilot in WWII and Korea, during which time he made many wonderful friends. He will be missed now and for many years to come by a host of friends and family.
He was cremated, and no immediate plans are made for a service as it will be handled privately by the family.

HAIR
Lois (Jones) Hair, 85, of Dublin, Texas, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 at Mulberry Manor in Stephenville.
She was born Aug. 11, 1926 in Baylor County to Wiley Z. and Violet Belle (Styles) Jones.
On Aug. 31, 1959, she was married in Fort Worth to Billy Bruce Hair who preceded her in death.
Lois was known as a caretaker and a member of First Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, Randy Hair of Dublin; three sisters, Verma Williford of Lubbock, Vera Johnson and Lera Leach of Fort Worth; four brothers, Travis Jones of Seymour, TX, Willie Jones of Megargel, TX, Zane Jones of Sweeny and Terrell Jones of Greensboro, N.C.; a granddaughter and a grandson.
Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 9 at Harrell Memorial Chapel in Dublin, Dean Bradley officiating, with burial at Old Dublin Memorial Park.

WENDT
Jack Leslie Wendt, 56 of Kyle, Texas passed away at his home on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel, 393 North IH 35, Georgetown.
Jack was born Feb. 10, 1955 in Pecos, Texas to the late Jack and Ima Lee Guest Wendt.
On May 10, 1975, Jack married Jeanne Laird; they were married over 30 years.
Wendt graduated from Pecos High School in 1973. After high school, he attended Tarleton State College and graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in 1977. He went to work after college in Stephenville at Rock House as a care provider. In the later 1980’s, he went to work for Travis County as an Adult Probation Officer. In 1995, he continued his career of protecting others as a Facilities Investigator for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Adult Protective Services Program.
Wendt is survived by his sister, Laura Stark and her husband Chuck of Plano, Texas; along with numerous other loving friends and other SIFI enthusiasts.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Jack’s memory should be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Personal words of comfort may be sent to the family online at www.gabrielsfuneral.com.

WILLIAMS
Maggie Lee Williams, 98, of Dublin died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville.
She was born on June 2, 1913 in Eden, TX to William Louis Prosise and Ruth Ellen Green.
On Dec. 20, 1929, she was married in Concho County, TX to Jess Calvin Williams who preceded her in death in 1988.
In life, Williams was a homemaker and a member of Dublin Senior Citizens and Church of Christ.
She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter; a daughter, Peggy Adkins; and a son, Bill Williams.
She is survived by two sons, Bobby Williams and Gene Williams, both of Dublin; a daughter, Anita Buchanan of Dublin; a brother, Joe Prosise of Fort Stockton, TX; 18 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services are Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Kenneth Beavers officiating, with burial at Old Dublin Memorial Park. Visitation is Friday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Dublin Senior Citizens or Foster Home in Stephenville.

FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 8, 2011

BURLISON
Thomas “Tommy” Chesley Burlison, 88, of Dublin, TX, died Nov. 30, 2011 at Comanche County Medical Center.
He was born on Aug. 4, 1923 in Burlison, TN to Aaron Bartlet Burlison and Avie Irene Baskin Burlison.
He married Mary Jo Irvin on September 14, 1944 in De Leon.
Burlison served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 during WWII and was a life member of De Leon Armstrong Lodge #445. He retired after 38 years of service as a locomotive engineer on the MKT Railroad.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years; son, Daniel Burlison; brothers, Donzil Burlison and Billy Burlison; sister, Betty Ann Balch; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents, a son, Gary Burlison; a brother, A.J. Burlison; and sisters, Juanita Humble and Shirley Warhurst.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 at Nowlin Anders Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Kenneth Wilson officiated the service.
Music was provided by Roy Dale Freeman, Daniel Burlison and Jordan Coan.
Pallbearers were Maurice Fields, Wesley Mathis, Clint Burlison, Michael Burlison, Colonel Neil McKinney and Roger Warhurst. Honorary pallbearers were Clifford Glazier, M.O. Branum, Nelton Warren and Winston Ross.
Memorial donations may be made to Fair Haven Baptist Church, 6368 Hwy 16, De Leon, Texas 76444, in memory of Tommy. Online condolences may be posted to www.nowlinandersfh.com.

SHELTON
Cathy Nell McCoy-Shelton, 50, of Stephenville died Monday, Dec. 5 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 10, 1961 in Hico to Floyd A. and Darlene (Young) McCoy.
she was a homemaker and a member of Double N Cowboy Church.
She is survived by her parents of Stephenville; two sons, Karl Shelton of New Braunfels and Joey Shelton of Dublin; two brothers, Steve McCoy of Stephenville and James McCoy of Alexander; a sister, Carla Forson of Stephenville and a granddaughter.
Graveside services are Thursday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m., Jimmy Holleman officiating.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Society.

SHILLINGBURG
Ernest Clayton Shillingburg of Temple died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 at his home.
He was born in Dublin on Oct. 9, 1921 to Ernest Clay Shillingburg and Myrtle Dee Williams.
After graduation from Dublin High School in 1939, Shillingburg attended John Tarleton Agricultural College for two years. He then transferred to Texas A. & M. College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education. While at A. & M., Ernest was a proud member of the Corps of Cadets and Class of 1943.
He was an army veteran of The Second World War, serving on active duty from January, 1943 until May, 1946. In northern Europe, he was an infantry officer with the 7th Armored Division, 48th Armored Infantry Battalion. His military decorations include The European Theater of Operations Ribbon with three battle stars, The Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and the Purple Heart. He was released from active duty with the rank of Captain and continued to serve in the Army Reserve until 1951.
In 1946, Ernest began work for the Soil Conservation Service – United States Department of Agriculture. He worked for the SCS in Albany, Iowa Park, Fort Worth and Temple and retired in 1978 as the State Administrative Officer in their state office in Temple.
Ernest married Bertha Mae Brunett on June 8, 1946 at the First United Methodist Church in Dublin.
He is survived by his wife; son Don Shillingburg of Temple, daughter, Karen Shillingburg of Rosebud, and two grandsons Alan Shillingburg of Garland, Joel Shillingburg of College Station, brothers-in-law Elbert Burnett of Haskell and Bill Dent and wife June of Abilene. The family is also most appreciative of the loving and devoted care provided to him by his caregivers, Dorothy Simpson, Henrietta Simpson-Filitonga, Annie Lechuga and Felicia Broyard.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with the Rev. Hubert Austin officiating. Burial followed at the Erath Gardens of Memory Cemetery near Stephenville.

SPRUILL
Shirley Ann Spruill, 66, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Comanche County, Texas.
She was born on April 29, 1945, to Sherwood and Opal (Hardin) McDonald.
From 1979 until 1988 she worked at Comanche Childcare and in 1988 she went to work as an Instructor and Supervisor for Comanche Headstart until she retired in 2001.
She is survived by her husband, Orval Gene Spruill of Comanche; son, Bruce Spruill of Comanche; daughter, Stacey Creek of Hamilton; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Sharley “Short” Seider of Mills County.
She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Funeral Services were Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steven Schulte officiating. Burial followed at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Comanche County. Comanche Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements.

WHITEHEAD
Mary Lillian Whitehead, 94, of Dublin died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 at Comanche County Medical Center.
She was born on April 5, 1917 in Alexander to Claude and Delia S. (Carr) Lowery.
On Aug. 4, 1934, she was married in Stephenville to George W. Whitehead who preceded her in death.
In life, she was a homemaker and a member of the Dublin Senior Citizens center.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Britain Whitehead.
She is survived by two sons, Weldon Whitehead and Jimmie Whitehead, both of Dublin; a daughter, Pam Davis of DeLeon; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Dean Bradley officiating. Burial followed at Erath Gardens of Cemetery.
Music was provided by the Rocky Road Quartet. Pallbearers were Barry Whitehead, Zane Whitehead, Dan Whitehead, Craid Barker, Shawn Bradford, Ryan Belew and honorary pallbearers Eli Davis and Lesleigh.

FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 1, 2011

BELL
Johnny Mack Bell, 63, of Blanchard, Okla. died Friday, Nov. 25 at his home.
He was born in Stephenville to Luther William Bell and Frances Etoyle Loveless.
On May 18, 1968, he was married to Betsy Armstrong in Granbury.
In life, Bell was a Sonic franchise partner in Blanchard.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Johnny Bell of Cypress, TX; a daughter, Angie Cannon of Dublin; two brothers, Bobby Bell of Stephenville and Billy Bell of Gustine; and three granddaughters.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Rev. Mike Fritscher officiating, with burial at Dublin Liveoak Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society and St. Jude’s.

HARRIS
Charles Edward “Smokey” Harris, 79, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, in Brownwood.
He was born March 15, 1932, in Encino, N.M., to William and Alma Bessie (Lewis) Harris.
He was a veteran of both the United States Navy and United States Air Force.
On October 10, 1980, he was united in marriage to Melba Hulene McDonald in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She preceded him in death on April 11, 2011.
For twenty years Smokey and Hulene owned and operated Texas Corral Restaurant until they retired in 2005 and moved to Comanche County. He was a Baptist.
He is survived by sons, Joe Smith of Comanche, Johnny Smith of Proctor, Chuck Harris of Albuquerque, N.M., and Duane Baker of Socorro, N.M.; daughters, Kaylene Smith of Fort Worth, Reta Dugan of White Settlement, Neta Keith of White Settlement, Keta Smith of Austin, Sharon Ward of Alabama, Peggy Barbieri of Los Lunas, New Mexico, Denise Boldin of Albuquerque, and Anita Stephens of Los Lunas; 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, John David Smith; two sisters; and three brothers.
Graveside services were Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at Sardis Cemetery in Comanche County with Rev. Dallas Houston officiating. Comanche Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement.

FOR THE WEEK OF Nov. 17, 2011

CLAYTON
Murray Dale “Maynard” Clayton, 65, of Ranger died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 died at his home.
He was born on June 28, 1946 in Gorman to Willis Stanley Clayton and Dorothy Floradelle (Lindley) Clayton.
Clayton was married to Barbara Fonville on Sept. 29, 1967 in Stephenville.
In life, he worked in oil drilling. An army veteran of Vietnam, he was also a member of the VFW D.A.V. and patriot guard.
Clayton was preceded in death by a brother, Garry Clayton.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Melanie Musick of Iredell; a son, Westley Don Clayton of Morgan Mill; two brothers, Lindley Clayton and Coy Clayton, both of Desdemona; four grandchildren and one great grandson.
Graveside services were Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Clayton Family Cemetery in Desdemona, Denver Rainey officiating.

MENDOZA
Esparanse Maryann Mendoza of Dublin died before her life began.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Maryann Mendoza.
She is survived by her mother, Samantha Mendoza; her grandfather, Enrique Mendoza; an aunt, Angela Stone; two uncles, Taylor Stone and Tyler Stone, all of Dublin.
Graveside services were Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. at Dublin Liveoak Cemetery, Father McNamara officiating.

STRUBE
Kerry Strube, 52, of Proctor, Texas, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011 at Comanche County Medical Center.
He was born on October 13, 1959, in Dublin, Texas, to Charles Durwood and Donna Neal Strube. Kerry worked as a machinist for Crown Pump.
He is survived by his daughter, Marcie Keeter of Midland; father, Durwood Strube of Proctor; sister, Liz Butler of Proctor; brother, Bubba Strube of Dublin.
Graveside services were Monday, Nov. 14, at Proctor Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Wilson officiating. Comanche Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

FOR THE WEEK OF Nov. 10, 2011

FOUST
Marjorie Jean Foust, 84, of Stephenville, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at a local hospital.
Services were Monday, November 7, 2011, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Buddy Wells officiating. Burial followed at Dublin Live Oak Cemetery.
She was born on Nov. 28, 1926, to the late Jesse Estes and Oza (Spencer) Coffman in New Rockford, N.D. 
She married John L. Foust, Jr., on October 17, 1951, in Malta, Mont. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1992.
She was a member of the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville Auxiliary, and worked in real estate in Dublin before working with the Army Corps of Engineers in Fort Worth. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a degree in English at the age of 72 and was the oldest graduate at that time.
She is survived by her daughters, Letitia Wetterauer of Alpine, TX, Teresa Patton of Roswell, N.M, Carrie Jones, of Williams, Ariz., and Elizabeth Foust of Boone, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Sue Foust Crawford, granddaughter, Kimberly Crawford Ashcraft, one great-grandchild, John Crawford, III, brothers, James Coffman, Chuck Coffman, and Kenneth Coffman, and a sister, Betty Kaufman.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Grace Place Ministries, PO Box 124, Stephenville, TX 76401 or the American Cancer Society, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
Online condolences can be made at www.lacyfuneral.com.

NOWLIN
T.A. “Cap” Nowlin, 81, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011.
He was born on April 9, 1930 in De Leon to Doyle Eddie Nowlin and Clara Chupp Nowlin.
On Aug. 11, 1952, he married Carole Nowlin who preceded him in death on Dec. 9, 2008.
A rancher and farmer by trade, Nowlin served on the Board of Directors for the First National Bank of DeLeon. He was also a veteran of the Korean War where he earned the prestigious Silver Star.
Nowlin was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Camie Dame Caporale.
He is survived by a son, Mark Nowlin; two daughters, Deborah Nowlin-Keith and Dee Dee Wright; two brothers, Ted Nowlin and Donald Nowlin; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral serices were Thursday, Nov. 3 at DeLeon Church of Christ, Kris Groda officiating, with burial at DeLeon Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Carole J. Nowlin Scholarship Fund care of First National Bank, DeLeon. Online condolences may be posted to www.nowlinandersfh.com.

SMITH
Helen Katherine Smith, 90, of Fort Worth died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at her home.
She was born Jan. 10, 1921 to Harry R. Warner and Maude Jones.
She was married to C.E. Mooney, Dick Pipkin and Smitty Smith, all of whom preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Paul Mooney.
In life, Smith worked as a telephone operator. She was crowned Miss Dublin in the 1930’s and competed in the Miss Texas Pageant.
She is survived by three sons, Tom Mooney of Houston, Michael Mooney of Blum, TX and Steven Pipkin of Springtown, TX; six grandchildren and five great-children.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 9 at noon in the Harrell Memorial Chapel with burial in the Dublin Liveoak Cemetery.

FOR THE WEEK OF Nov. 3, 2011

BROWN
Willie Marcile Brown passed from this life to her heavenly reward on Tuesday morning, Nov. 1, 2011, in Stephenville, Texas.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 at First United Methodist Church, Dublin, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at Harrell Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 248, Dublin, TX, 76446.
Marcile was born in Deleon, TX on Aug. 31, 1917. She married the love of her life, J. T. (Jake) Brown Aug. 30, 1935. They spent the next 60 years devoted to one another.
To this union two children were born, Travis and Tanya. Her unconditional love and unwavering commitment to her family was a shining example to everyone who knew her.
She tackled challenges in her life with uncommon strength and courage, drawing on her faith in God, the support of her family, and her innate gift to focus on the positive and “stay the course”.
Marcile was a generous, selfless person who spent her life in service to others.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church for over 75 years. She was also a charter member of the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Brown; sisters: Vera Dendy, Myrl Mask, Mildred Norton, Gladys Grimshaw; and one brother, Preston Robison.
Suvivors include: Son, Travis Brown and wife Beverly of Friendswood, TX; daughter, Tanya Brown of Fort Worth, TX; grandsons, Jimmy Brown and wife Linda of Friendswood, TX, Chris Brown of Alvin, TX; great grandchildren, Brittany, Brandy, Jake, Jordan, and Jessie Brown; many friends and relatives.

FOR THE WEEK OF Oct. 27, 2011

ANDERSON
Willie Elizabeth Anderson, 94, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 at Trusun Care Center in Corsicana.
She was born March 19, 1917 in Bell County to Joe Herbert and Eliza Oswalt.
A member of Primitive Baptist Church, she had been an accountant for many years for Southwest Airmotive at Love Field in Dallas.
Mrs. Anderson had been married to Bryant Cosper who preceded her in death. She has formerly lived in the Purves Community.
Survivors include a son, Donald Cosper of San Angelo, a daughter, Joan Wiggins of Barry, TX., four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at Dublin’s Live Oak Cemetery under direction of Harrell Funeral Home.

JONTE
Rev. Ralph Eugene Jonte died at his home in Beaumont surrounded by those who loved him.
He was born on Feb. 12, 1923 in Beaumont to Ted and Ida Jonte.
An avid fan of learning, he graduated from Beaumont High School in 1940 and attended Stephen F. Austin, Lon Morris and Perkins School of Theology before becoming an ordained minister in the Methodist Church in 1950.
Rev. Jonte married the love of his life, Juanita Fling, on June 10, 1943. She preceded him in death in 2000.
Their marriage was blessed by four children, four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
He was known for his great ability to care for his flock wherever he served which included Silsbee for 18.5 years as well as the Nacogdoches circuit, Tenaha, East Bernard, Galveston, New Gulf, Wharton, Alvin and Jasper.
Rev. Jonte also firmly believed in civic clubs serving in the Kiwanis Club and working diligently with the God and Country program in the Boy Scouts.
Rev. Jonte was a gentle man known for his compassion, humor and an infectious laugh that could coax a smile out of even the most wounded soul. Two of his fondest memories were a visit to the Holy Land sponsored by some generous parishioners and a trip to London to see where the Methodist Church has its beginnings.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Rev. Robert Jonte.
Rev. Gene Jonte is survived by four children, Rev. Vicky and Joe Peters of Beaumont, Gaye and Rick Fetterolf of Silsbee, Sandy and Norm Gaudette of Dublin and Randy and Patti Jonte of Pearland; grandchildren, James Fetterolf of Bridge City, Alan and Christi Fetterolf of Vidor, Jennifer and Jeff Wailes and Paul Gaudette of Dublin; and one great granddaughter, Keira Fetterolf.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Rev. Bob Shield officiating, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church of Beaumont, First United Methodist Church of Silsbee or any of the churches he served in his life.

MAIKELL
Clyde William (C.W.) Maikell, 85, of Dublin, died at this home Monday, Oct. 24, 2011.
He was born Sept. 11, 1926 in Dublin to John Maikell and Mable Weems Maikell
Maikell had worked for Henderson Sales as a truck driver and for Zero Locker Plant.
A member of First Baptist church of Dublin, the Lions Club and Dublin Senior Citizens, Maikell was married to Grace Evelyn Westmoreland on Sept. 16, 1944.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter and by a son, Phillip Maikell in 2006.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter-in-law, Glenda Maikell of Round Rock and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Harrell Memorial Chapel with Dean Bradley officiating, with burial in Dublin Live Oak Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mike McFarland, Joe Maikell, Wesley Maikell, Steve Maikell, J. D. Hampton and Willard Mann.
The family has requested that memorials be made to a charity of your choice.

FOR THE WEEK OF Oct. 20, 2011

IVIE
Earl N. Ivie, 86, of Dublin died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at Golden Age Manor.
He was born Aug. 4, 1925 in Neosho, Mo. to Henry L. Ivie and Susan Jennings.
On June 1, 1947, he was married in the Harbin Community to Francis Moncrief who preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Gilbert.
In life, he worked as a booker for Vandeforts Milk (now Kroger), an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by two daughters, Vera Maser of Dublin and Tommie Brummett of Mesa, Ariz.; a son, Curtis Ivie of Dublin; a sister, Juanita Erickson; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Rev. Harold Roan officiating, with burial at Erath Gardens of Memory.

KEENEY
Whit R. Keeney, 94, of Stephenville died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 in Stephenville.
He was born on Feb. 14, 1917 in Erath County to the late James F. and Fannie Martin Keeney.
He married Mary Purdom and she preceded him in death in 2002.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Keeney.
Keeney served in the U.S. Army Airbourne during WWII. He started competing in rodeos in 1932 and got 37 trophy saddles, most of them for winning all-around cowboy honors. He trained cow dogs and horses including “Whit” the 1987 PRCA Horse of the Year.
He is survived by a daughter, Kathy Miles of Lubbock; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral Services were 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Werth Mayes officiating. Interment followed at Allard Cemetery in Erath County.

MARETT
Billy Wayne Marett, 54, of Comanche, Texas, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 in Abilene. 
He was born on October 22, 1956, in O’Donnell, to Junior and Mary Helen (Reynolds) Marett.  In 1975 he graduated from Comanche high School. 
For twenty years Billy was yard foreman for Beattie Feeders and for many years raised dairy.  He also worked for Higginbotham Bros. Lumber Yard, was a founding member of Proctor Volunteer Fire Department and was employed as a bus driver for C.A.R.R. City and Rural Rides.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Marett of Comanche; son, Cody Marett of Dalhart; daughter, Alisha Hunter of Granger; three granddaughters; and his father, of Comanche.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Mike “Wimpy” Marett on Dec. 24, 2008. 
Family will receive friends at Comanche Funeral Home Saturday evening from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.  Lunch for the family will be at Sidney Baptist Church at noon on Sunday.
Funeral Services were 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glen Hickman officiating and Rev. John Trammell assisting.  Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche.  Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
If desired family requests memorials be made to American Cancer Society, 804 W. Wright Street, Comanche, Texas, 76442; or First Baptist Church of Proctor, P.O. Box 805, Proctor, Texas 76468.

SCHLOSSER
Thomas L. Schlosser, 61, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at his home.
Tom was born on Feb. 25, 1950, to John and Beverly Schlosser in Napoleon, Ohio.
He devoted his entire career to the railroad industry, and in 2010 he took his last position as president and chief executive officer of the Fort Worth & Western Railroad.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Schlosser, and his older brother, John Schlosser.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Christie; daughters, Katie Ann Wetzel and Rachel Ann Schlosser; sister, Deborah Schlosser; brother, David Schlosser; father, John E. Schlosser Sr.; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth with Rev. Nathan Tucker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital for Children.

FOR THE WEEK OF Oct. 13, 2011

TRAWEEK
Bobby Joe “Bob” Traweek, 76, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011.
He was born in February 1935 in Hope, N.M., son of Albert and Dovie Traweek.
He graduated from Dublin High School in 1953, attended Tarleton State College and graduated from Texas A&M in 1957.
Traweek returned to Dublin where he became involved in the family farm and by 1963 moved his young family to Cow Creek Farm which he turned into a dairy.
He served as president of a multitude of organizations including Texas Young Farmers, Texas Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Texas Holstein Association, Texas Purebreed Dairy Cattle Association, as well as a number of local organizations.
In 1989, Traweek was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Holstein Association, a position he held until 1997. During his final year on the board, he was elected Chairman of the Executive Committee and was able to provide leadership that affected Holstein policy across the United States and internationally.
Following his service with the National Holstein Association, Traweek was appointed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to serve on the Texas Farm Service Agency as one of five ag producers, a position he held until 2001.
Locally, Traweek was a member of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and has been a Director of Dublin National Bank for the last 35 years. In the past, Traweek also served as President of the Dublin Young Farmer chapter, which he helped organize, and played a leadership role in the old Fall Fair.
In addition, Traweek was a familiar face at dairy shows where he served as a dairy cattle judge. He can be found judging not only in Dublin and Erath County, but at various state fairs and state Holstein shows.
Traweek has been a member of First Baptist Church Dublin for 46 years where he served as a deacon and was an avid golfer.
For his unyielding efforts in helping his community and fellow farmers, Traweek received a slew of awards including Outstanding Young Farmer of Texas, which he won in 1963. Since then he was honored as Master Dairyman of Texas (1970), FFA Honorary State Farmer (1980), Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture (1983), Farm and Ranch Award from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (1990), Texas Dairy Herd Improvement Association’s Outstanding Achievement Award (1994), National Holstein Association’s Outstanding Service Award (1997), Texas State Farm Service Agency’s Outstanding Service Award (2001).
He married his high school sweetheart, Neva Mote in 1956.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Brenda Traweek Carroll of Sidney and Donna Traweek of Dublin; two brothers, Bill and John Traweek, both of Stephenville; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty Carter.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church with burial at Dublin Liveoak Cemetery.Visitation will be from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Dublin.

WALKER
Lila F. Walker, 77, of Stephenville died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 at a local hospital.
Lila was born on Nov. 2, 1933 in Dublin to the late Lewis and Louise Mull Mote.
She married Thurman Walker on April 28, 1956 in Dublin. In life, She worked for SW Bell Telephone Co. in Dublin.
Survivors include her husband, Thurman (Stormy) Walker; children, Byron (Ace) Walker of Stephenville; Teresa Janell Palmer of Willow Park; David Scott Walker of Stephenville; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Ed Mote of Stephenville; sister, Neva Traweek of Dublin.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Ida Walker.
Funeral services were held Monday, at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Hannah officiating. Burial was at Oak Dale cemetery in Erath County
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF Oct. 6, 2011

COZART
Joseph Thomas Cozart, 10, of Dublin died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 at Harris Methodist Stephenville.
He was born on June 11, 2011 in Stephenville to Willie Rod Cozart and Heather Dawn Reeves.
He is survived by his father; his mother, Heather Jaynes of Kansas; sisters, Grayce Ann Cozart and Destiny Cozart of Stephenville and Natasha Cozart and Jonnie Marie Cozart of Dublin; grandparents, Travis and Jonnie Cozart of Dublin; and numerous other relatives.
Funeral services are Friday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m., at Double N Cowboy Church, Pastor Jimmy Holleman officiating, with burial in Dublin Liveoak Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home.
Donations may be made to Harrell Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

FOR THE WEEK OF Sept. 29, 2011

DOSIER
Owen Wayne Dosier, 67, of Temple, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 in Temple.
He was born March 1, 1944 in Rockdale, Ala., the son of the late Owen Doyle Dosier and Nellie Christene (Nethery) Bagley.
On Sept. 12, 1970, he married Carolyn Kay Tabers in Pasadena, TX. She preceded him in death July 8, 2009.
He served in the Navy for over 4 years and worked for Southwestern Bell for 32 years, before retirement. He was also an amateur radio operator, N5AHU, and a member of Canyon Creek Baptist Church.
Wayne is survived by 2 sons, Christopher Dosier and Mark Owen Dosier, both of Temple; 2 brothers Jimmy Dale Bagley and James Edward Bagley both of Dublin, Texas; nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
A Funeral Service was held, Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Chapel, Temple with Pastor Ronnie Hood officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Temple.
Memorials may be made to Canyon Creek Baptist Church, 4306 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76502.

NUCKELS
8-19-25 to 8-20-11
Martha Nuckels, sister of John Underwood was buried last Saturday at the Port Lavaca Cemetery.
Martha was a graduate of DHS in 1944. She worked for some time for the aircraft plant, helping make airplanes for WWII. Martha met her husband on the bus coming home to Dublin.
Her husband, Lawrence Nuckels, was a highly-decorated soldier from the WWII army. He told several times of his hand-to-hand combat with the Japanese during the war.
Martha and Lawrence had three fine boys, Larry, Dick and Tommy. They have raised fine Christian families and have now passed the good news (Jesus) to grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Martha spent many days of her life teaching three correspondence courses, the plan of salvation- laid out in the Bible for all to take advantage.
Surviving siblings are Dorlene Harris of Corpus Christi, Judy Hallmark of Granbury, Pat Bowlsby of Garland and John Underwood of Dublin.

PRICE
Lavinia Mae Price, 85, of Dublin died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 at Harris Methodist in Stephenville.
She was born on Aug. 10, 1926 in Mullen County, TX to William Garner and Myrtle Gunner.
On Nov. 19, 1948 she was married in Rankin to Marcus Otis Price who preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 1990.
In life, she worked as a second-grade teacher at Rankin Public School for 30 years.
Price is survived by a daughter, Donna Mae Thiebaud of Dublin; two sons, Marcus Wayne Price of Levannan, Ind. and Richard Kim Price of Midland; a sister, Wanda Dean White of Elizabethean, Tenn.; a brother, John Herbert Garner of Stephenville; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Rankin with burial at Rankin Cemetery.

FOR THE WEEK OF Sept. 22, 2011

ROBERSON
Bobbye Jean Roberson, 85, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Stephenville.
She was born Jan. 15, 1926, in Erath County to the late Loyd and Ruby Goodson Kirklen. 
She married Jack Roberson on May 29, 1943, in Erath County, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 6, 2001.  
She worked at Mel's Cafe, Woods Manufacturing, Mitchells Department Store, and was a daycare provider.
Roberson is survived by daughter Sherry Brown of Lingleville; son, Tommy Roberson of Stephenville; son, Benny Roberson of Lingleville; 11 grandchildren, Monica Brown Fenn; Kurt Brown and wife Destiny Brown; Patti Willett and husband Danny Willett; Christi Roberson; Lori Rhodes; Brandon Roberson; Chandler Roberson; Kirby Roberson; Kelsie Attaway and husband Jonathan Attaway; Katie Roberson; and Kendra Roberson; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Billye Koonce. 
Bobbye was preceded in death by a grandson, B.J. Roberson; and 2 sisters, Helen Stone, and Bettye Terry. 
Funeral services were held 2 p.m., Tuesday at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Lanny Spruill officiating.  Interment followed at Erath Garden of Memories. 
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

TURLEY
Darvin Turley, 82, of Stephenville, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 in Temple.
He was born May 3, 1929 in Erath County to the late A. G. and Bertha Merrill Turley.
He married Louise Johnson, May 1, 1954 in the Selden Community.
Turley served in the U. S. Marine Corp during Korea where he received the Purple Heart and worked with Texas Power and Light and as an electrician.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Taressa Huey of Abilene; three grandchildren, Kristi Johnson, Monty Turley, and Neely Turley; three great grandchildren; and two brothers, Doye Turley of Stephenville and Curtis Turley of Dublin.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Wayne Turley in 1998; two brothers, Doug and Aundrew Turley, and a sister, Aundernette Pair.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel, Werth Mays officiating, with burial at Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

FOR THE WEEK OF Sept. 15, 2011

BROWN
Mildred M. Brown, 99, of Stephenville died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at Stephenville Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born Aug. 26, 1912 in Bell County, TX to Walter Grey Murphy and China Elizabeth Moore.
On April 28, 1930, she was married in Las Cruis, N.M. to Andrew Brown who preceded her in death on July 18, 1999.
In life, she was a member of the Garden Club, the China Painting Club and the Tri-County Art Association.
She is survived by a son, Ted Brown of Mt. Pleasant, TX; a daughter, Sue Pack of Stephenville; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 12, Rev. Ken Lunsford officiating, with burial in the Garden of Memory cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of which she was a member.

DIETRICH
Jesse Wayne Dietrich, 20, a U.S. Army specialist and a great American hero, paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Kandahar province, Afghanistan, on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011.
Dietrich enlisted in March 2009 and arrived at Fort Drum, N.Y., in July 2010 to join the 10th Mountain Division.
He deployed in March to Afghanistan with his unit, the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.
His awards and decorations include the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge.
Services were Friday, Sept. 9 at First Baptist Church in Mansfield and at the Diamond J Youth Ranch in Gustine where he spent his Junior year studying and working. At his request, the interment was held at the ranch. Dietrich leaves behind his two-year-old son, Kevin Wayne Dietrich, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous other family and friends. Jesse will be truly missed by all who knew & loved him.

GASAWAY
Jackie Gasaway passed away to be with her heavenly Father on Sept. 11, 2011 in Ft. Worth, Texas at the age of 70.
She was born on January 17, 1941 in Dublin to Ira and Geneva (Summers) York.
Jackie worked at the local sewing factories for many years. After the sewing factories, she wored as a cosmetologist for a short while. After that she worked on the family dairy farm with her husband, Paul Gasaway. In 1990 she opened a day care in her home and continued to do so for 21 years.
Jackie was known by most people in the community as “Miss Jackie”. She helped so many families raise their children and she loved each and everyone of them as her own grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Gasaway of 50 years; Two daughters, Connie and her husband, Roger Winkles of DeLeon and Donna and her husband, Jeff Timmons of Dublin; One son, Will Gasaway of Dublin; Four grandsons, Taner and Mitch Winkles of DeLeon and Cort and Chase Timmons of Dublin.
Jackie was preceded in death by her twin sister, Gwen York and by her only granddaughter, Traci Faye Timmons.
Funeral services were held Wednesday 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Dublin. Burial will follow at Old Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. David Locke officiating.

RODRIGUEZ
Elvia Valtierra Rodriguez, 39, of Dublin died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 at Baylor All Saints in Fort Worth.
She was born on Nov. 15, 1971 in Abrego Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mex. to Carlos Valtierra and Maria Guerrero Valtierra.
She was married on Aug. 13, 1989 to Isidro (Chino) Rodriguez.
In life, she worked in housekeeping and as a cook for Canyon Ranch.
Rodriguez was preceded in death by her sister, Irma Valtierra.
She is survived by her husband; her parents; five sons, Edgar Rodriguez, Azael Rodriguez, Yahir Rodriguez, Gustavo Campos and Issac Campos; two daughters, Araceli Rodriguez and Litzy Rodriguez, all of Dublin; three brothers, Antonio Valtierra, Arturo Valtierra and Samuel Valtierra; and four sisters, Graciela Valtierra, Belen Valtierra, Daisy Valtierra and Neida Valtierra.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 14 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Father McNamara officiating, with burial at Dublin Liveoak Cemetery.
Donations are accepted to help with funeral expenses.

FOR THE WEEK OF Sept. 8, 2011

COMPTON
Billy Gerome Compton, 74, of Nacogdoches died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at his residence.
Compton was born April 12, 1937, in Dublin to the late Claude T. and Mary Hannah (Maxwell) Compton and was a graduate of Dublin High School.
He enjoyed a distinguished career with Texas Farm Products Company for more than 40 years.
On April 26, 1957, he and Ella Joy Jones were married.
He is survived by his wife; son, Michael Compton of Nacogdoches; a granddaughter and a grandson.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel in Nacogdoches with Randy Harshbarger and Justin McCorkle officiating. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park, located at 5127 North St., Nacogdoches.
Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches. Condolences may be offered online at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

WALLS
Jackie Walls, 76, of Lingleville died Monday, Sept. 05, 2011 in Hamilton.
He was born on Aug. 17, 1935 in Gorman to the late Oscar and Nettie Pool Walls and was a graduate of Lingleville High School.
On July 22, 1978, Jackie married Nellie Lindsey in Waco.
In life, he was a cattle rancher and known as “Papa Jack” to those who knew him well.
He is survived by his wife; son, Dennis Lindsey of Dublin; daughter, Nelda Templeton of Axtell; five grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, O. T. Walls, and a great- grandson, Levi Ellison.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Conerstone Assembly of God Church in Stephenville with Pastor Ed Dittfurth officiating. Burial will follow at Desdemona Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF Sept. 1, 2011

MURPHY
John Alfred Murphy, 54, of Dublin died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011.
He was born Dec. 5, 1956 in Dallas to Tom and Joan Murphy.
John lived and worked in Irving.
A dedicated family man, he leaves behind his beloved wife of 15 years, Brenda Murphy and children Kelly, Michele, Brad, and Johnny; mother, Joan; three grandchildren; brothers, Joe, James, and Jeff; and sisters Judy and Janice; and numerous extended family and friends.
Graveside inurnment services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday Sept. 3, 2011 at Murphy Ranch in Dublin.

OSINGA
Hidde Osinga, 75 of Proctor, a dairy owner, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at his residence.
Hidde was born on April 27, 1936 to the late Frans Binnert and Jannigjen Scheltje (Couperus) Osinga in Koudum, Netherlands.
He married Shirley Marie Lee on June 25, 1960, in Accord, New York.
Survivors include his wife; children, Jenny Vandermolen of Nij-Beets, Netherlands, Frans Osinga of Proctor, Dee Dee Stoker of Stephenville, Joey Osinga of Nij-Beets, Netherlands, Heidi Velsen of Hico, Joseph Osinga of Hico, Joy Osinga of Proctor, Jonathan Osinga of Hico, Esther Tucker of Stephenville; sisters, Liz OýRourke of Fla., Uke Moltmaker of Netherlands, Sietske Osinga of Netherlands; brothers, Arjen Osinga of Netherlands, Anne Osinga of Netherlands; 21 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2 at Stephenville Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Merwin Rylaarsdam officiating. Burial will be at Indian Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 at Lacy Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Stephenville Christian School at 1120 County Road 351, Stephenville, TX 76401

PARKER
Kelli Rachel Parker, 14, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, in Comanche County.
She was born Nov. 25, 1996 to Danny Parker and Julie (Smith) Petty.
She was a cheerleader for Sidney Public Schools and played basketball for Sidney Lady Eagles and also played basketball for Comanche through CYC. She was the 2010 reigning homecoming Queen for Sidney Schools.
She is survived by her father, Danny Parker of Garland; mother and step-father, Julie and Kevin Petty of Comanche; sisters, Laurie and Angela of Comanche; step-sister, Pamela Jones of Corpus Christi; step-brother, Philip Petty of Biloxi, Mississippi; grandmother, Nena Luttrull and step-grandfather, Bob Luttrull of Garland; Grandfather, Gary Smith of Comanche; grandfather, Eli Petty of Collinsville, Oklahoma; and grandmother, Margaret Petty of Collinsville, Okla.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at East Side Baptist Church with Pastor Steven Gillette of Comanche First Assembly officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery in Comanche County.
If desired, memorials may be made to Comanche First Assembly, 1701 E. Highland, Comanche, Texas 76442.

RUCKER
Billy Monroe Rucker, 60, of Odessa died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011 at Hospice House.
He was born on Nov. 15, 1950 in Crane, TX to A.C. and Nelda Mae Rucker.
On May 22, 1982, he married Becky Thompson.
He was preceded in death by a brother, James Rucker.
He is survived by his wife; a brother, Jerry Rucker of Longview; children, Jennifer Stockton of Odessa, Billy Rucker of Eastland, Angela Fox of Newport, Tenn., Jimmy Thompson of Tyler and Danny Rucker of Odessa; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Graveside services were Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. at Pecan Cemetery near Dublin. Visitation was Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

FOR THE WEEK OF Aug. 25, 2011

BIRDSONG
Constance P. Birdsong passed died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 in Whitestone, Va.
She was born in Franklin, Virginia June 24, 1925.  
During her years in Stephenville, Texas, Connie co-founded the Alcohol and Drug Intervention Council now known as the S.T.A.R. Council of Substance Abuse and the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council. Connie also chaired the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce Cultural Affairs Committee, served on the Texas Arts Council and helped establish an obstetrical department for Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville known as The Birdsong Women’s Center. 
Connie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas H. Birdsong, III; her sister, Emory Ann Peters of Grandy, N.C.; her sons, Elmer A. Bradshaw (Tres) of Greenville, South Carolina, Richard H. Bradshaw of Virginia Beach, Va., Thomas Henry Birdsong, IV (Hank) of Virginia Beach, Va., Warren Lee Birdsong from Smithfield, Va.; and her daughter Virginia Corinne Birdsong Winburn from Alexandria, Va.
Graveside services were held at Cedar Hill Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m. The Reverend Dr. Woodie Rae, Director of Spiritual Life at Lake Prince Woods officiated.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the following: Cross Timber Fine Arts Council, Inc., please contact: Julie Crouch, P.O. Box 1172, Stephenville, TX 76401, The First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 173, Stephenville, TX 76401, S.T.A.R. Council on Substance Abuse, Stephenville, TX 76401.

RINEHART
Marjorie Lynn Rinehart, 72, of Gustine died Monday, August 22, 2011, in Fort Worth, Texas.
She was born on Aug. 21, 1939, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Heber and Panzy (Lowrey) Branstetter.
In November 1991, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Rinehart in Dallas.
She worked as a clerk at the Comanche County Tax Office.
She is survived by her husband; sons, Bobby Clingman of Granbury, Clay Clingman of Chico, and Trent Clingman of Rhome; daughter, Susan Schmidt of Chico; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Nita Oliver of Benton, Ark. and Marion Parker of Little Rock, Ark.
Funeral Services will be at the First Baptist Church of Gustine at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, with Rev. Ronnie Calcote officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Comanche County. Comanche Funeral Home is in Charge of Arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 804 W. Wright Street, Comanche Texas 76442.

SHARP
Maurice Sharp, 84, of Stephenville died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 at Home Away From Home Assisted Living.
He was born March 21, 1927 in Erath County to William Ocie Sharp and Ina Irene Owen.
In life, Sharp was a farmer/rancher/nursery man and a veteran.
He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Eric Lynn; a sister Nita Ruth Satterwhite and a brother, Weldon Sharp.
He is survived by five brothers, Gary Sharp and Ray Sharp of Dublin, Bill Sharp of Stephenville, Dwight Sharp of Granbury and Bobby Sharp of Jacksboro; four sisters, Helen Howell of Stephenville, JoAnn Brantley of Midlothian, Patsy Easley of Corpus Christi, Rita Feagans of Texarkana; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Graveside services were Saturday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. at Lower Greens Creek Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, Aug. 19 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Chapel.
Memorial may be made to Cherokee Home for Children, P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832-9989.

WILLIAMS
Mildred Louise Williams went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, after a short illness.
She was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Dublin, TX to Clyde and Annie Louise Grissom. She married Paul V. Williams in 1940 and they were longtime residents of Odessa, TX.
She was an active member of Second Baptist Church for almost fifty years. She enjoyed and excelled in many activities such as sewing, knitting and refinishing furniture. Mildred was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother and sister. She had a combination of quiet strength, resiliency and resolve. She will be greatly remembered by all that knew her.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Ann and Loren Evans with whom she lived for the last six years. She was preceded in death by her husband and four brothers, Carl, Thomas Lee, Jefferson William and Eddie Joe.
Graveside services and interment will be 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 at Bunyan Cemetery outside of Dublin, next to her husband and many other family members and friends.
Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home of Lewisville, TX is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Barry Wood Ministries in memory of Mildred Williams for the East Africa Famine Relief at 7035 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75209.

FOR THE WEEK OF Aug. 18, 2011

AUSTIN
Wanda Faye Austin, 81, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, in Mansfield.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 at Arlington First Church of the Nazarene with interment at Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington.
Wanda was born Dec. 27, 1929, in Dublin to Emila and Walter Boatright. She was raised in Dublin and was a graduate of Dublin High School. Wanda married her husband of 59 years, John R. Austin, on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948. In 1953, they moved to Arlington, where she and her husband owned and operated Austin Jewelers for 25 years. Wanda attended TCC South where she took presentation skill classes as well as creative writing and various exercise classes. She then went on to teach water aerobics at TCC for eight years until the age of 79.
Wanda was a longtime member of Arlington First Church of the Nazarene, where she headed up the senior programs. She received the distinguished service award for 10 years of faithful service as the director of the Prime Timers. Wanda was also a member of the Forever Praise Choir and the Triple L Seniors Group at Fielder Road Baptist Church.
Wanda enjoyed traveling, writing and spending time with her family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Austin.
The family would like to give special love and recognition to Wanda’s caregivers, Marilene Clay, Amy Lystig and Angela Sikes.
Survivors include sons, Alan Austin and wife, Stephanie, and John R. Austin; brothers, Jack Boatright and wife, Dean, and Howard Boatright and wife, Gerry; grandchildren, Michael A. Austin and wife, Nicky, Kristin M. Austin and Amanda L. Austin; great-grandchildren, Ben and Ella Austin; and a host of nieces and nephews.

FOR THE WEEK OF Aug. 11, 2011

BOUCHER
Imogene Boucher, 90, died Monday, August 1, 2011, at her residence in Comanche County.
She was born on July 11, 1921, in Erath County to Alan Rambo and Myrtle (Williams) Rambo.
She was united in marriage to Kennedy “Red” Moore who preceded her in death. She later married Thurman Boucher, who also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter, Darla Moore of Moody, Ala.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Ulrich in 2006; and two sisters, Dorothy Rambo and Bruna Faye Gailey.
Graveside service was 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at Union Cemetery in Comanche County, with Rev. Gerald Burns officiating. Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
If desired, memorials may be made to Union Cemetery, c/o Henry D. Adcock, 7301 FM 1476, Gustine, Texas 76455.

GARCIA
Jose Guadalupe Garcia, 27, of Hico died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011 at Harris Methodist Hospital of Fort Worth.
He was born Dec. 12, 1983 in Cerritos, Mexico to Mateo Garcia and Maria Rosales Rodriguez.
He was married to Lorena Martinez.
In life, he worked as a dairy hand.
He is survived by his wife; his parents of Cerritos; two sons, Guadalupe Garcia, Jr. and Adrien Garcia of Hico; a daughter, Jennifer Garcia of Hico; two brothers, Federico Garcia and Carlos Garcia of Hico; a sister, Zenaida Marantes of Dublin and four brothers and four sisters living in Mexico.
Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 8 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Father Phillip McNamara officiating. Burial followed in Mexico.

FOR THE WEEK OF Aug. 4, 2011

JERKINS
Glenda Jean “Jennie” Jerkins, 73, of Dublin died Tuesday Aug. 2, 2011 at Comanche County Community Hospital.
She was born on Feb. 5, 1938 in Corpus Christi to Wayne Gilbreath and Leta Mae Curley.
She was married on July 23, 1976 to Richard Jerkins in Houston.
In life, she worked as a beef cattle rancher.
She is survived by her husband; her mother, Leta Mae Hughes of Dublin; two sons, Jerry Wayne Salathiel and Richard Arthur Salathiel of Stephenville; two daughters, Kerrie Kim Garner of Colo. and Wendie Dee of Arp, TX.
Funeral services are pending for 10 a.m. Thursday or Friday at Community Baptist Church, Rev. Harold Roan officiating, with burial at Barbee Cemetery.
Harrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

KING
Reba King, 82, died Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Comanche County, Texas.
She was born on June 7, 1929 in Brownfield, Texas to Herman E. and Martha L. (Tramell) Byrd.
On Aug. 17, 1954, she was united in marriage to Clarence F. King in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2003.
She worked as a waitress for 33 years.
She is survived by daughter, Martha Robertson of Farmers Branch; son, James Carr of Brownwood; sisters, Faye Davenport of El Campo, Marie Harvick of Woodward, and Lou Brewer of Lovington, New Mexico; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Monday, Aug. 1, 2011 at Stag Creek Cemetery in Comanche County. Comanche Funeral Home is in Charge of Arrangements.

WRIGHT
Edith Barker Wright, 92, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2011 in the Hamilton General Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born Jan. 28, 1919 in Indian Gap to O.K. and Nancy Harris Barker.
She was married on Dec. 23, 1939 in Hamilton to Glover C. Wright who preceded her in death.
In life, she worked as a teacher and head librarian and was named the first Dean of the new Murray H. Fly Learning Resources Center at Odessa College. She also served on the Hamilton County Appraisal Board.
Survivors include her son, John Wright of Hamilton; a daughter, Karen Wright of Dublin; a sister, Doris Dean; two grandchildren and their families.
Burial will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 at Indian Gap cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Riley Funeral Home in Hamilton at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tim Moody and Rev. Ellis Dean officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hamilton Public Library or a charity of choice.