Obituaries

FOR THE WEEK OF May 23, 2013

BURKE
Brian Allen Marshall Burke, 18, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his home.
Funeral services were Monday, May 20, 2013 at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Interment followed at Ferrill Cemetery, Comanche.
Should friends desire, memorials may be given to Juvenile Bi-Polar Research Foundation at www.jbrf.org.
Brian was born Sept. 14, 1994 in Stephenville. He attended Tanglewood Elementary and McLean Middle School and was home schooled until he attended Paschal High School.
He worked at Scarborough Fair since he was 14 years old where he currently was a juggler and designed his own costumes. He loved his family and friends, listening to music and making people laugh.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marshall Burke.
Survivors include Parents, Michael William Burke and Beverly Ann Ferrill Burke; siblings, Sean Burke, Shannon DeRosier, Becky Olson and Jaclyn Yarborough; grandparents, Jack and Wanda Ferrill (Mum and Grandad) and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins including, Travis, Mattie and Ally who were as close as brothers and sisters to him.

MCINTOSH
Lois Marie McIntosh, 83, of Dublin died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at her home.
On March 6, 1930, she was born in Sobol, Okla. to George Washington Bryant and Ertie Louannie Dewees.
She was married on Oct. 21, 1946 to Ernest Lee McIntosh who preceded her in death.
In life, she worked as a machinist in steel fabrication and was a member of Community Baptist Church.
McIntosh was also preceded in death by her grandson, Scott McIntosh.
She is survived by three sons, Wylie McIntosh of Granbury, John McIntosh of Coriscana and Darrell McIntosh of Dublin; a daughter, Pat McIntosh of Corsicana; four brothers, Lawrence, Hershel, Ernest and Loyd Bryant; a sister, Mamie Tramel; eight grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 23 at 11 a.m. at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Rev. Harold Roan officiating, with burial at Hanson Cemetery.

PARROTT
Graveside Services for Tommy Parrott, 83, a retired senior land surveyor, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Old Dublin Cemetery with Rev. Dean Bradley officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Lacy Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Lacy Funeral Home.
Tommy was born in Crane, TX on Jan. 27, 1930, to Harlan Glenn “Pete” and Gertrude Marie (Witcher) Parrott. He married Emma Marcelle Prater on Nov. 24, 1955, in Dublin, Texas. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the American Legion. Tommy was a Korean Conflict Army veteran.
Survivors include wife, Marcelle Parrott of San Angelo, Texas; sons, Michael Parrott of Lake Livingston, Texas, William “Bill” Parrott and wife, Julie, of Atlanta, Texas, and Richard “Mark” Parrott and wife, Mary Lou, of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Chris Howell, Cody Parrott, Nicholas Parrott, Daniel Parrott, and Emily Parrott; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231.
Online condolences can be made at www.lacyfuneral.com.

WHITELY
Services for James R.C. Whiteley, 46 will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Roby with burial at Roby Cemetery. He died on May 20, 2013.
Born May 30, 1966 in San Angelo, TX, he was the son of the late R.C. and Jewel Estelle (Rich) Whiteley. James graduated from Dublin High School and attended Tarleton State and was in the process of studying Theology.
He married Brandy Griffith in Dublin on Feb. 14, 1997. He owned a Dominoe’s Pizza franchise in Sweetwater.
Whiteley was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Roby and was licensed to the Gospel Ministry on Oct. 23, 2011 and was ordained as a church deacon in 2012.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Catherine and Jeweleigh Whiteley of Roby; and one sister, Linda Sanders of De Leon.
Condolences may be made to weathersbeerayfh.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF May 16, 2013

CARLETON
Edward Preston Carleton, 91, of Lakeway, TX, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at his residence.
He was born on July 27, 1921 in Proctor to R.M. and Willie (Hancock) Carleton.
On March 17, 1946, he was married to Wilma Jo Smith in Houston.
In life, he worked as a regional manager in the Shurfine Corporation and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Don E. Carleton of Lakeway and Ronnie P. Carleton of Fort Collins, Colo.; four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Graveside services were Friday, May 3 at Proctor Cemetery, Pam Sheffield officiating.

PERRIN
Reverend Charles Robert “Bob” Perrin, 83, died on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his home in Carlton, Texas.
He was born to parents Sterling Fitzgerald Perrin and Annie Miller Perrin on Aug. 8, 1929 in Houston, Harris County, Texas
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley Perrin of Carlton; one daughter, Rebecca Gail Perrin Norris; one son, Robert Mark Perrin; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren and two brothers, Sterling Miller Perrin and William Patrick Perrin.
Rev. Perrin married Shirley June McCasland on March 19, 1951.
Rev. Perrin was an ordained Southern Baptist minister, who served in many churches for over 60 years of ministry. Local churches where he once pastored include First Baptist Church of Dublin, Carlton Baptist Church and Harvey Baptist Church of Stephenville.
Funeral services were Tuesday, May 14 at Carlton Baptist Church, with burial in Carlton Cemetery.

RAMIREZ
Yolanda Ramirez, 57, of Dublin died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at her residence.
She was born on Dec. 2, 1955 in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico to Ernesto Fuentes and Graciela Acosta.
On March 23, 1979, she was married to Jose Antonio Ramirez.
In life, she was a devoted homemaker and member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Ramirez was preceded in death by her daughter, Yolanda on Aug. 25, 1997.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Jose Ramirez, Jr. and Jesus F. Ramirez of Dublin; two daughters, Yvette Ramirez and Rosemary Enhorabuena, both of Dublin; a grandson raised like a son, Tony Macias of Dublin; five grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters.
A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Father Philip McNamara officiating, with burial in Dublin Liveoak Cemetery.  

STEVENS
Martin “Marty” Kenneth Stevens died on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
He was born on June 2, 1989 to Mark and Kristi Stevens.
Stevens excelled in sports at Oakwood Elementary and later at Cactus High where he graduated in 2008.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by aunts and uncles, Kenneth and Fran Jurney, Jim and Janice Parker, of Dublin and Grandparents, Gus and Oma T. Martin, also of Dublin.

FOR THE WEEK OF May 9, 2013

GONZALES
Anthony Joel Gonzales, 26, of DeLeon, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
He was born on Aug. 14, 1986 in De Leon to John Anthony Gonzales and Monica Almaguer.
He proudly served his country from 2007 until 2010 as a Sergeant for the United States Army. He received many Medals of Honor for his bravery in the Iraq War.
After fulfilling his active duty call, Anthony enrolled in Tarleton State University. He was employed by the university as a personal trainer in the university fitness center.
Anthony was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in De Leon.
Gonzales is survived by his father, John Anthony Gonzales; mother, Monica Almaguer Gonzales; brother, Austin Thomas Gonzales; sister, Victoria Elise Gonzales; and grandmothers, Mary Foreman and Palmira Reyna.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Frank Almaguer, Jr. and Tomas Reyna.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 6, 2013. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in DeLeon. Military graveside services followed in De Leon Cemetery. Father McNamara officiated the services.

KEITH
Matthew Lee Keith and Audrey Cholla Keith died Sunday, April 28, 2013. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Carlton Baptist Church of Carlton, Texas, with Rev. Bob Ray officiating.
Matt was born in Dublin on July 25, 1983, to David and Vicki Keith. Audrey was born in Tucson, Ariz., on July 6, 1986, to Randy Reed Booth and Theresa Lee Smith. Matt and Audrey were married on July 21, 2012, in Irving, TX.
Matt was also a US Marine veteran.
Survivors include his parents, Dave Keith and wife, Vicki, of Carlton, TX; her parents Theresa Smith and husband, John R. Smith II, of Garland, TX; his paternal grandfather Glenn Keith of Palo Pinto Lake, TX; his maternal grandmother Janet Snyder of Grand Junction, CO; and her grandmother Dr. Adela Gonzalez of San Antonio, TX; his brother Jim Keith of Lewisville, TX; and her sisters, Marcey Smith and Shannon Smith of Garland, TX.
In lieu of flowers, the families request that donations be made to the Missions Fund of Carlton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 16, Carlton, TX 76436.

PYBURN
Clifton Eulan Pyburn, 64, of Dublin died Friday, May 3, 2013 at his home.
He was born on Jan. 15, 1949 in Dublin to Henry Curtis Pyburn and Annie Leona Hancock.
On Jan 17, 1973, he was wed in Jacksonville, TX to Sandra McCullar.
In life, Pyburn was the owner of a trucking company and a member of Truth Fellowship Church in Hico.
He is survived by his wife; six daughters, Marla Rambin of Livingston, TX, Shawn Snell of Frisco, TX, Shawndra Graham of Lewisville, TX, Jenna, Denna and Quayla; a sister, Carol Mitchell of Dublin; a half-brother, Eugene Pyburn of Weatherford; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and two more great-grandchildren on the way.
Funeral services were Monday, May 4 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Gary Wooton officiating, with burial at Creek Community Cemetery in Crockett, TX.
Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

WHITFIELD
Charles Lewis Whitfield passed away Thursday, April 25 in Midland at the age of 86. He was born on April 11, 1927 in Dublin to Ruben and Melissa Whitfield.
He was a resident of Fort Stockton for over 49 years. Mr. Whitfield is survived by his wife, of 60 years Charlene Whitfield; two sons, Rex Whitfield and wife Holly of Lubbock, Brett Whitfield and wife Tracy of Seminole; five grandchildren, Ross, Blaine, Jett, Charlee and Andee Whitfield; two aunts Mary Jones and Cliftine Scott; three brother-in-laws, Gordon and Pauline Nelson, Mike Nelson, Bill Anderson; sister-in-law Nancy and Jerry Beller; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ruben Whitfield Jr.; two sisters, Lanelle Harbin, Mary Lynn Anderson and niece Jana Robertson.
There was a funeral service at First Baptist Church of Fort Stockton April 29, 2013 with Pastor Philip Riegal officiating. Burial followed at East Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the church or charities of your choice in the name of Charles Whitfield.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.heritagefuneralhome ofthebigbend.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF May 2, 2013

JONES
Joe Thomas Jones, 81, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Alturas, Calif.
He was born on Nov. 14, 1931 in Waskom, TX to T.V. Jones and Anna Mae (Wickershimer) Jones.
He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1974 after nearly 20 years of service. He then served another ten years in the Fleet Reserve before retirement.
He is preceded in death by a son, Gary Jones.
He is survived by two sons, Brian Jones of Clarksville, Ark. and Tom Jones of Coulterville, Calif.; two daughters, Susan Taylor of Dublin and Moya Jones of Coulterville and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. in the Cottonwood Cemetery with Mike Fritscher officiating the service with full military honors.

PRATER
Billy Robert Prater Jr., 85, a Dublin native, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill R. Prater and Lora Mae Humphries and a brother, Vernon Prater of Dublin.
He is survived by his wife, Jerry Anne Starnes Prater of Fayette, AL; a son, Robert Keith Prater of Newman, GA; two daughters, Lisbeth Ann Prater of Fayette and Rachel Becker of Tupelo, MS; 11 grandchildren, one great grandchild; and two sisters, Winnie Rasberry of Fort Worth and Marcelle Parrott of San Angelo, TX.
Prater was a veteran with 24 years of military service as an army helicopter pilot in locations like Korea and Italy.
A memorial service was held Sunday, April 28 at Nelson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to The Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) or St. Jude’s Hospital.

RODRIGUEZ
Jose Agustin Rodriguez, 25, of Dublin died Saturday, April 27, 2013 near Santo.
Funeral services are pending for a later date in Mexico.

STOCKTON
Joy Vaughn Stockton, 82, of Austin died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Seton Northwest Hospital in Austin.
She was born July 3, 1930 in Purvis, TX to Raymond Lesley Vaughn and Coda Cathey.
On Dec. 27, 1952, she was married to Wilber Stockton in Dublin.
In life, she worked as a teacher while being a dedicated homemaker and active volunteer. Stockton was also a member of First Presbyterian Church in Richardson, TX.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Eric Vaughn Stockton of Austin; three grandchildren and a sister, Cathey Pendleton of Dublin.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 27 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Dean Bradley officiating, with burial at Dublin Liveoak Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Dublin Public Library or First Presbyterian Church, 271 N. Walton St., Richardson, TX 75081.

THOMPSON
Memorial Services for Wanda Thompson, 77, homemaker, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Church of The First Born in Dublin, Texas. Arrangements are by Lacy Funeral Home.
Wanda was born in Springfield, Missouri, on June 21, 1935, to Sylvester and Hazel Jesse (Rossiter) Todd.
She married Clifton Jack Thompson on April 22, 1953, in Cortez, Colorado. She was a member of the Church of The First Born in Dublin, Texas.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Jack Thompson of Dublin, TX; daughter, Susie Creech and husband, Jim, of Dublin, TX; son, Greg Thompson and wife, Missy, of Stephenville, TX; six sisters, Ester, Fern, Irene, Belva, Betty, and Lynn; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and nine great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn (Thompson) Fowler in October 1997 and a grandson, Michael Johnson in October 1975.
Online condolences can be made at www.lacyfuneral.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF April 25, 2013

HATHCOCK
John Milburn “Happy” Hathcock died Monday, April 22, 2013 at the age of 94.
He was born Nov. 22, 1918 in Comanche, Texas to his Father James Frank “Happy” Hathcock and Ada Francis (King) Hathcock.
Hathcock married Jewel Heizer in Comanche and left the very next day for World War II duty. She preceded him in death on Nov. 3, 1982.
After returning from service, he went from working in early radio repairs to owning Hathcock’s Furniture and Appliance Stores that kept Comanche County households furnished for over 60 years. He received the Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year Award in 2004. Hathcock was an accomplished pilot and part of the planning and construction of the Comanche Airport He had land and cattle and worked the same until well into his 80’s.
Hathcock was a long term member of the First United Methodist Church located at 217 E. Grand Avenue, Comanche, Texas where the Services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 with the viewing at the Church to start at 2:30 p.m. and Services to follow at 4 p.m.
Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

FOR THE WEEK OF April 18, 2013

HUMPHRIES
J.C. Humphries, 86, of Bryan, TX died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Lampstand Care Giving.
He was born to John and Cora Humphries on June 25, 1926 in Dublin.
He married Patsy Ann Heatly on Feb. 7, 1946 in DeLeon, TX.
Humphries served in the US Army Corp in World War II and worked as Soil Conservation Contractor for his Dublin-based business before going to work for Texas A&M University as a Training Specialist in the TEEX Division where he managed programs conducted for the Texas Highway Department.
He was preceded in death by a son, Steven Mark Humphries in 2005.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Stormy Armstrong; two sons, Chris Humphries and Sam Humphries; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were Monday, April 15 at the First Baptist Church of Bryan. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at the Dublin Live Oak Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Bryan.

SRADER
Mary Helen Srader, 78, of Dublin died Tuesday, April 16, 2013.
She was born on Oct. 10, 1934 in Bakersfield, Calif. to Emory Harwell and Millie Watkins.
She was married on July 28, 1950 to Paul Priesly Srader who preceded her in death on July 30, 2004.
Srader is well-remembered for her work as a nurses aide and was a member of the Patrick St. Church of Christ.
She is survived by five daughters, Mary Ann Scheller of Gustine, Paula Sue Clark of Stephenville, Shelly Delbosque of Comanche, Laura Srader of Fort Worth and Lisa Srader of Dublin; three sons, Paul Srader, Jr. of Comanche, Travis Srader and Kevin Srader, both of Dublin; a brother, Emory Harwell of Stephenville; 25 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are Thursday, April 18 at 11 a.m., Rev. Mike Hannah officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, April 17 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

WHITEFIELD
Wanda Jean ‘Nana’ Williamson Whitefield, 75, of Stephenville passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Comanche.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Stan Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Barbee Cemetery in Erath County. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Wanda was born on Jan. 10, 1938 in Edna Hill to the late J. C. and Maurine King Williamson. She married Lex Wayland Whitefield on April 2, 1956 in Dublin. Wanda worked as an LVN and was a member of the Edna Hill Baptist Church.
Wanda is survived by 2 daughters, Toni Nelms and husband Gene of Stephenville, Kelly Whitefield of Stephenville; granddaughters, Brittany Allen and husband Chase of Crawford, OK, Lexi Nelms of Stephenville; 2 sisters, Joyce Wilson and husband Corky of Gustine, Mary Ann Hernandez and husband Tonto of Itasca; and was married to Lex Whitefield of Dublin; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister Glenda Mackey.
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

WILSON
Lisa Ruth Flatt Wilson, 56, of Abilene died Thursday, April 11, 2013.
She was born on Aug. 28, 1956 in DeLeon, TX to Theron Alton Flatt and Ruth Holland.
On May 30, 2009, she married Tim Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her sister Hollie Flatt and brother-in-law, Larry Fincannon of Dublin.
Wilson is survived by her husband; a son, Damon Maikell and one grandson.
Funeral services were Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Freedom Fellowship Church in Abilene, Tyler St. Pierre officiating.
Memorials may be made to Freedom Fellowship Church.

FOR THE WEEK OF March 28, 2013

CRANK
Thomas R. Crank Sr., 77, retired longtime Fitchburg High Teacher and Athletic Director, died Tuesday, March 12, in the Highlands Long term Care Center, after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary E. (Connolly) Crank; two sons, Thomas R. Crank Jr., of Westminster, MA and Kevin M. Crank of Winchester, VA; one daughter, Patricia A. Comiskey of Fitchburg; two brothers, Benny Crank of Bear Creek, NC and Lane Crank, of Hunnington Beach, CA; and six grandchildren.
He was a 1955 graduate of Dublin High School. He served in the U.S. Navy, as a Hospital Corpsman HP3 in CA, from 1955 to 1958.
He had a long career as teacher and coach for Amarillo and Fitchburg before being named the Fitchburg Athletic Director. He also coached football for Fitchburg State University.
He was born in Stephenville, TX, on Aug. 15, 1935, son of the late Eugene V., and M. Leola (Patton) Crank.
Funeral services were March 16 at the Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli and Fitchburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Home with a Mass in St. Anthony di Padua Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Resource Center of Central Mass., 71 Sterling St., West Boylston, MA 01583 or may be left at the Funeral Home.

HAMILTON
Robert Earl “Bob” Hamilton, 93, of Dublin died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at his home.
He was born on Sept. 1, 1919 in Dublin to Frank Thomas Hamilton and Ethel May Liles.
He was married to Edith La Nell Horn on June 1, 1952 in Lubbock, TX.
In life, Bob served the U.S, Navy during World War II before working as an electrical engineer for Schlumberger and Gerhardt oil companies.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dublin all his life and was very involved in his church. He also served as a member of the Dublin Library Board and the Investment Club.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Mark Hamilton of Dublin; a daughter, Kelly Willingham of Cashion, Okla.; four grandchildren, Steven, Brittnay, Hunter and Cris; two great-grandchildren, Lindsy and Carlie; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 26 at First Baptist Church with Harry Earles officiating and Cliff Sims assisting. Music was provided by Cliff Sims and organist Nina Rae Schrader.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Johnson, Troy Ashcraft, A.C. Martin, Heath Allen, David Wall, Cody Alred and Jeff Weaver.
Burial was in Dublin Liveoak Cemetery where military honors were held.
Harrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to Lighthouse Hospice of Eastland for their professionalism, love and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the First Baptist Church of Dublin or the Dublin Public Library.

WILLINGHAM
Joan Fincannon Willingham, 66, of Stephenville died Tuesday, March 26, 2012 at Harris Memorial Hospital in Fort Worth.
She was born on Jan. 17, 1947 in Gorman to Charles Douglas Fincannon and Laura Armstrong.
In life, she worked as a medical caregiver and a member of the Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, Avery Carlisle of Lingleville; three daughters, Rhonda Boylson of Coleman, Amy Lewis of Dublin and Jennifer Craddock of Stephenville; a brother, Danny Fincannon of Dublin; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are Friday, March 29 at 2 p.m. in Dublin Liveoak Cemetery, Chaplain Chris Hale officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 28 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

FOR THE WEEK OF March 21, 2013

ELLIS
Alston Ellis died Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
Services were 3 p.m Friday at Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes. Emtombment at Laurel Land Memorial Park
In lieu of flowers, please donate in his honor to either the SPCA or Alzheimer’s Association.
Alston was born Aug. 29, 1923 in Dublin. He was a graduate of Dublin High School. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946, he returned to his hometown and married his high school sweetheart, Kathryn Hicks Ellis, on Dec. 24, 1946; they were married 66 years.
He was the Sales Manager at Charlie Hillard Ford for 38 years when he retired in 1985.
He was a volunteer at Cook Children’s Medical Center, a Shriner, and also served as a past president for the Westside Optimist Club.
He was preceded in death by son, Rick, and brother, Earl Jr.
Alston is survived by his wife, Kathryn, of 66 years; a son, Randy; a daughter, Jana Kay Bura; two granddaughters; a grandson; two great-granddaughters; a brother, Cecil Ellis of Midland; and a sister, Jane Mulloy.

JONES
Graveside services for Laquita Fay Jones, 81, homemaker, were held at 3 p .m. Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Pecan Cemetery with Rev. Richmond Goolsby officiating. Visitation was Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Lacy Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Lacy Funeral Home.
Laquita was born in Carlton, Texas on November 6, 1931 to William and Mary Upham. She married Autry Timmons in Kermit, Texas. He preceded her in death on October 10, 1965. She then married LeRoy Jones on April 8, 1982 in Stephenville. He preceded her in death in 1996.
She was a member of Harvey Baptist Church
Survivors include her daughter, Benna Johnson and husband, Johnny of Dublin, TX; two sons, Danny Timmons and wife, Shevawn of Elgin, TX and Jeffery Timmons and wife, Donna of Dublin, TX; seven grandchildren, Jim Rod Gerhart, Cindy Allred, Brandy Carr, Tommy Timmons, Jason Timmons, Cort Timmons, Chase Timmons; and fourteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her grand daughter Traci Timmons and brother Norman Upham.
Online condolences can be made at www.lacyfuneral.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF March 7, 2013

HILL
Paula Bell Hill went home to be with the Lord on February 27 surrounded by her family in her home. Paula was a devoted wife, mother and friend and is remembered for her kindness and humor and was an example of faith as she courageously faced a lengthy battle with a very rare Parkinsonian disease, MSA (Multiple Systems Atrophy).
Paula Bell Hill was born on August 26, 1940 in Dublin, Texas. She graduated from Dublin High School in 1958 and attended Tarleton State University, McClennan County Community College and Austin Community College. Paula married Durwin Hill on June 13, 1959 and together they raised two daughters.
Paula retired in 1996 after 22 years of service from the Department of Veterans Affairs in Austin as a Systems and Procedures Analyst. Prior to that she worked at the Methodist Children’s Home, Richfield High School and the VA Medical Center in Waco, Texas. After retirement, Paula and Durwin became full-time RVers, traveling and enjoying the different areas of the United States. In November of 2004, they became permanent residents of Kerrville, Texas.
Paula was a faithful Christian woman and an active member of the First Baptist Church in Marble Falls, Texas where she was a member of the choir, the annual Christmas Pageant and a member of the Welcome Center for Visitors. After moving to Kerrville, Paula became an active member of Trinity Baptist Church, the Jubilee Sunday School Class and the Prime Time Singers.
Paula was a gifted artist and she was an avid quilter who belonged to the Beatitudes Quilt Bee and the Kerrville Quilt Guild.
Paula was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline and Herbert Bell and her son-in-law Gerry Grafa. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Durwin Hill, brother Charles Bell, children Sherri Grafa and Christi & Daniel Marrufo and grandchildren, Leticia and Ramiro Urieta, Maddison Marrufo and Alissa Mae Marrufo.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 3, 2013, 5-7 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Services will be held Monday, March 4, 2013, 2 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 800 Jackson Road in Kerrville, officiated by Rev. John Wheat and Rev. Donald Patterson. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Roy Hickman, Leon Miller, Kal Nyitrai, Chris Christopherson, Gene Ayers, and Stan Cullison.
Honorary pallbearers will be the “Sistahs” Bible Study Group: Delba Ayers, Martha Bass, Elaine Bell, Georganna Bell, Danna Cofer, Susan Dennis, Amy Eldred, Joann Hintze, Leta Jones, Cathy Krutsinger, Judy Phillips, Darlene Redden, Judy Schaefer, Irene Taylor, Cassy Tomerlin, Lou Walker, Bettie Webb, Vickie Williams, Betty Wolfenson, and Jan Woolnough.
The family wishes to thank Anna Garcia, Dinisha Vargas and Peterson Hospice for the wonderful care they provided to Paula during her illness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church “Forward by Faith” Building Fund, Peterson Hospice or Christian Women’s Job Corp.
The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the “Send Condolences” link.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

HODGES
Sandra Dean Hodges was born on Aug. 23, 1934, in Brownwood, Texas, to J. Fred Jones and Cleo (Weeks) Jones. She died on March 5, 2013, at her home in Dublin, Texas.
On July 7, 1951, Sandra was united in marriage to John Delano Hodges (“Mick”) in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated valedictorian of her class from Comyn High School. She attended business school in Fort Worth and Tarleton State University. She was a licensed nursing home administrator, but considered her most important job to be that of wife, mother and grandmother. She was lovingly known as “Nana” by her adoring family. She was a member of the Patrick Street Church of Christ in Dublin.
She is survived by her husband and her four children, Pamella Glass, of Austin, Texas and husband Bill, Mickie Couch of Kerrville, Texas and husband Garry, John C. Hodges, M.D., of Temple, Texas, and Robin Richmond of Dublin, Texas, and husband Rickey, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Freda Tatum and husband Tommy Tatum of Purves, Texas, her brother Tommy Jones and wife, Roselene of Lampasas, Texas, and her sister Roselyn Farr and husband Harvey, of Fort Worth, Texas. She was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Jack Dahlem.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Bobbie Davis, for the wonderful care she provided to our Nana for the last 14 months, and to Bobbie’s daughter, Bella, who gave our Mom so much enjoyment. We are forever grateful for Bobbie’s love and exceptional care.
Funeral arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Cherokee Home for Children, P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, Texas 76832-9989

MCDONALD
George Charles (Charlie Brown) McDonald, 77, of Houston died Sunday, March 3, 2013.
He was born on Oct. 26, 1935 in Wichita Fall, TX to George E. and Susie Bell Elizabeth (Raines) McDonald.
On Oct. 28, 1960, he was married in Wichita Falls to Wilma Darlene Robertson.
In life, McDonald was a retired chemist from Baker Oil Company. He was a member of the Baptist faith, a veteran of the U.S. Army and held positions on the Republican Task Force, Moose Lodge and the American Chemical Society.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde McDonald and Ed McDonald; and a sister, Bonnie Herdman.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Marc Joseph McDonald of Boerne, TX; two daughters, Sherri Lynne Meyer of Milpitas, Calif. and Charlotte Ann Jeffcoat of Huntsville, TX; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are Wednesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. in the Harrell Memorial Chapel, Jim Clifton officiating, with burial in Barbee Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 5 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

FOR THE WEEK OF Feb. 28, 2013

BUTLER
Jimmie Beatrice Butler, 87, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Dublin.
She was born on Sept. 10, 1925, in New Ark, Texas to James and Beatrice (Looper) Evans. 
On June 1, 1967, she was united in marriage to Bryan Clinton Butler in Comanche.  He preceded her in death on January 27, 2002.  Jimmie was a cook and for many years was employed at Golden Arrow Restaurant in Comanche. 
She is survived by four sons, Rickie Dale Kennedy of Dublin, Tommy Osborn of Splendora, Marshall Butler of Comanche, and Nathan Butler of Belton; two daughters, Cathy Ripley of Walnut Springs, and Vicki Hall of Fort Worth; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; seven-great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Carl Noah of Azle.  She was preceded in death by daughter, Linda Nadine Baugh and grandson, Greg Baugh.
Family will receive friends at Comanche Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday evening.
Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 1913, at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Lows officiating.  Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery in Comanche County.   Comanche funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

TURNEY
Kelley Don Turney, 55, of Mineral Wells died Monday, Feb. 18 at his residence.
He was born on June 1, 1957 in Brownfield, TX to Windle O. Turney and Adelia Bartley.
In life, he was a feed lot employee and a veteran of the National Guard.
He is survived by a daughter, Sabrina Crissworld of Mineral Wells; a son, Jeff Brown of Mineral Wells; his father of Dublin; a sister, Sharlyn Mitts of Maryville, Tenn.; and two brothers, Gary Turney and David Turney, both of Dublin.
A private family graveside service was held on Friday, Feb. 22 at Pecan Cemetery. Harrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAMS
Services for Willie Lea Williams, 89, Homemaker, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at First United Methodist Church Dublin with Rev. Ken Lunsford officiating. Burial will follow at Cow Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at Lacy Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Lacy Funeral Home.
Willie was born in Erath County on November 12, 1923 to Fred and Mary Sharp. She married Earl Arnold Williams on October 11, 1946, in Weatherford, TX. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1988.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dublin, TX
Survivors include: her daughter, Janet Helmig of Dublin; son, Freddy Williams of Springtown, TX; brother, Wendell Sharp of Marseilles, Ill.; six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Williams; brothers, Ocie, Olin, Herman, Zillman, James, Elton (Doc), H.C., Herschel (Red); and one grandchild Travis Williams.                     
Online condolences can be made at www.lacyfuneral.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF Feb. 21, 2013

BAILEY
Arthur Bailey, 65, of Dublin died Feb. 12, 2013.
He was born on Dec. 10, 1947 in Maine to Carl Leonard and Avis (Cook) Bailey.
He was married in Hamilton to Mattie Elizabeth Music.
In life, Bailey was a Baptist and worked as a dairy hand.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, James Bailey of Dublin, Carl Bailey of Stephenville, Johnny Bailey of Dublin and John Charles Bailey of Rusk, TX; a daughter, Rose Davis of Dublin; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Graveside services were Friday, Feb. 15 at Gentry Mills Cemetery in Hamilton County, Aaron Mitchell officiating.
Arrangements provided by Harrell Funeral Home.

BLACK
Tommy Black, 78, of Proctor died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Burleson, TX.
He was born on Sept. 10, 1934, in Colorado City, TX to W. H. and Molly Blanche (Lunceford) Black. 
On Aug. 7, 1954, he was united in marriage to Daisy Davis in Robert Lee, TX, and for many years, he worked as a carpenter.  He was a member and Deacon of Proctor Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of Proctor; two sons Tommy Lee Black, Jr. of Burleson, and Randy Scott Black of Proctor; three daughters, Sylena Taylor of De Leon, Molly Hocutt of Corsicana, and Patty Joslin of De Leon; sister, Patsy Swann of Odessa; brother, Rodney Black of Del Rio; eleven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Martin Gage Chapa.
Lunch for the family will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Proctor Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Proctor Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Dale Cartwright.  Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
If desired, memorials may be made to Proctor Baptist Church, c/o Joyce McCamey, P.O. Box 703, Proctor, Texas 76468.

MOORE
Marlon Joe Moore, 58, of Georgetown died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Gabriels Funeral Chapel (393 Noth IH-35, Georgetown, TX). A service celebrating his life will be held on Friday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Gabriels Funeral Chapel with Pastor Charles Fannin officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery.
He was born on Feb. 7, 1995 in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Manly Morton and Bessie McIntyre Moore.
He married Debra Ann Gunderson at All Faiths Chapel on the Texas A&M Campus on Oct. 11, 1975.
He is survived by two daughters, Amanda Pennell of Joshua, TX and Marci Moore of Dallas; four grandchildren; brothers, Waylon Moore of Mt. Pleasant and Troy Moore (and wife Cheryl) of Stephenville; and two sisters, Joy Moore Bell of Evans, Wash. and Gay Moore Roy of Mt. Pleasant.
Condolences may be left online at www.gabrielsfuneral.com.

PERKINS
Robert “Bob” Dale Perkins, 73, of Boyd, TX died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 in Round Rock, TX.
He was born on May 26, 1939 in Slaton, TX to Samuel Ocie Perkins and Ethel Lorena Thackerson.
On April 15, 1961, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Reznik in Amarillo, TX.
Perkins was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Chris Perkins of Austin, Brad Perkins of Liberty Hills, TX and Danny Perkins of El Paso, TX; a daughter, Paula Nelson of Sinton, TX; a brother, Sid Perkins of Brownwood; and seven grandchildren.
Graveside services are Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. in Cottonwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Arrangements provided by Harrell Funeral Home.

PRADO
Jose Ruben Prado, 53 of Comanche died on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at his residence.
He was born on July 17, 1959, in Guanajuato, Mexico, to Felipe and Lucia (Vasquez) Prado.
He was a member of the House of Prayer Church in Comanche and was employed as a ranch hand for A+ Angus Ranch in Stephenville.
He is survived by his two daughters, Angelica Marie Prado and Dionisia Sanchez of Comanche; son, Albert Rodriguez of Comanche; five grandchildren; three brothers, Phillip and Juan Prado of Comanche; and Eddie Prado of De Leon; two sisters, Teresa Prado of Morgan Mill, and Maria Torres of Comanche.
Funeral Services were on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Herrera officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche. Comanche Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements.

FOR THE WEEK OF Feb. 14, 2013

COAN
Norman Harold Coan, 70, of De Leon, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at De Leon Nursing and Rehab.
He was born on Oct. 8, 1942 in Gorman to Benjamin Newton Coan and Inez Johnson Coan.
He was a member of Comyn Baptist Church and was an ordained minister. He was a retired truck driver.
He is survived by his sons, Tommy Coan, David Coan, Norman Coan, Jr., and Randy Coan; brothers, Arvy Coan, Donald Coan, Benny Coan and Troy Coan; sister, Lois Coan; and five grandchildren.
Norman was preceded by his daughter, Melanie Diane Coan.
Graveside services were held on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Comyn Cemetery. Brother Ray Seckinger officiated the service. Music was provided by Vicki Robinett.
Memorial donations may be made to Comyn Baptist Church at PO Box 413, De Leon, Texas 76444, in memory of Norman.

COX
Novis Bethine Cox, 69, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in Fort Worth, Texas
She was born on March 6, 1943, in Stephenville to William and Cora Lee Cox.
In 1965, she was united in marriage to Ray Crossland in Dallas, and he preceded her in death in 1996.
She was an administrative assistant for Erath County Sheriff’s Office in Stephenville for years, and later worked at the Department of Public Safety in Comanche for several years. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Comanche County.
She is survived by her daughter, Angie Conine of Comanche; son, Jamey Crossland of Waxahachie; four grandchildren; mother, Cora Lee Cox of Austin; brother, Darwin Cox of Austin; and brother, Phillip Cox of Florida.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Cox.
Funeral Services were on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan Connelly officiating. Burial followed at Shiloh Cemetery in Comanche County. Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LUCE
Dwayne Luce, 80, of Dublin died Saturday Feb. 9, 2013 in Dublin.
Services were Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Greens Creek Baptist Church with Ben McCleery officiating. Burial followed at Upper Greens Creek Cemetery.
Luce was born on June 10, 1932 to the late Leonard Luce and Edith Greshem in Clovis, N.M.
He married Judy Dearing on Jan. 15, 1971 in Bosque Farms, New Mexico. Dwayne and Judy have lived in Dublin for a year after living in Belen, N.M. since 1963. He was Veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. Dwayne was a rancher and a member of Floyd Baptist Church in Floyd, N.M.
He is survived by his wife Judy of Dublin; daughters, Michele Wright and Tammy Engle, both of Stephenville; son, Billy King of Bent, N.M.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Pid Luce of Melrose, N.M.

FOR THE WEEK OF Feb. 8, 2013

CLARK
Virginia Phifer Clark, 71, of Comanche died on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in Brownwood.
She was born on April 22, 1941, in Gorman to Arthur J. and Golda (McEntire) Phifer.
She was united in marriage to Johnny B. Clark forty-two years ago in Oklahoma.
She was an Antique Dealer and, with her husband Johnny, owned and operated “This Ole House Antiques” in Comanche. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, James Alan Clark of Texas and Jason Clark of Pflugerville; daughter, Suzan King of Comanche; two grandchildren; and brother Wayne Phifer of Sidney.
Memorial Services were graveside. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at White Point Cemetery with Rev. Keg Gibson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials to American Lung Association, 8150 Brookriver Drive, Suite S-102, Dallas, Texas 75247.

HANCOCK
Mark Anthony Hancock, 52, of Dublin died Saturday, Feb. 2 at his home.
He was born on Sept. 12, 1960 to William Lee Hancock and Elizabeth (Watson) Curtis.
Hancock was a veteran of the U.S. Army and installed wood floors in his work.
He is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Ann Branham of Hopemill, N.C. and Carolyn Louise Medina of Dublin; a son, William Robert Hancock of Dublin; two sisters, Tina Elizabeth Conner of Dublin and Shelly Dawn Hancock of San Antonio; two brothers, Michael Shawn Hancock of Corpus Christi, TX and William Heath Hancock of Keller, TX; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services are Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m., Richmond Goolsby officiating, with burial following in Proctor Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

LOCKE
Mary Florence Locke, 91, of Stephenville died Monday, Feb. 4 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville.
She was born on July 9, 1921 in Stephenville to Claud & Effie (Sewell) Hudspeth.
She was married to Alfred Locke, Sr. who preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons, Al Locke, Jr. of Stephenville, David E. Locke of Dublin and Jerry D. Locke of Lake Worth; a sister, Claudia Dalton of San Antonio; 13 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are Thursday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church, Rev. David Locke and Rev. Jerry Locke officiating, with burial following at Roundgrove Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Memorials may be made to Highland Missionary Baptist Church.

FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 31, 2013

COLLIER
Geraldine “Jerry” Collier, 95, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Odessa died Jan. 24, 2013.
She was born in Dublin, but spent most of her adult life in Odessa. Geraldine worked for twenty years at Henderson Parker Insurance Agency.
She was a member of The First Baptist Church in Odessa. While living in Sarasota she worshiped at the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin Collier.
She is survived by her only child Linda Moore of Sarasota; sister Betty Tekell of Wingate; brothers LeRoy Samford of Hobbs, NM and Pierre Samford of Abilene; granddaughter Leisa Chorazycewski of Lowell, IN and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Byron McWilliams officiating. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.

MANIOTIS
Services for Carolyn Maniotis, 80, a homemaker and devoted mother, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at the Lacy Funeral Home Chapel with Father Philip McNamara officiating. Burial followed at West End Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28 at Lacy Funeral Home.
Carolyn was born in Stephenville, Texas, on April 8, 1932, to the late Augustus Clay and Josephine Inez (Hickey) Martin. She married Dr. James G. Maniotis on December 31, 1961, in Stephenville, Texas. He preceded her in death on June 24, 2003. She was a member of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church and the Stephenville Music Club.
Carolyn grew up on a farm near Lingleville and raised her family in Stephenville. She was a VIP Account Specialist for Alexander and Alexander. Following her retirement she enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling to Fredericksburg, and dancing. She loved life and lived it to its fullest.
Survivors include her beloved Charles Fuller of Stephenville; four daughters, Jeanne Cobb and husband, Byron, of Rio Vista; Mimi Maniotis of Stephenville; Laurie Rodriguez and husband, George, of Fort Worth; and Melanie Payne and husband, Benny, of Dublin; son, Richard Cruz and wife, Kathy, of Stephenville; brother, A. C. (Gus) Martin and wife, Oma, of Dublin; nine grandchildren, Ty, Miles, and Katy Cobb; Sophie Wilson; Caroline and Melody Rodriguez; Laura Sanders, Rebecca Hutchins, and Emily Payne; and two great-grandchildren, Madeleine Davis and Bryson Hutchins. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shally Martin; a sister, Doris Jean Martin; and, S. E. (Curley) Wilson.
Memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Texas, 301 Medpark Circle, Burleson, TX 76028.
Online condolences can be made at www.lacyfuneral.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 24, 2013

BIRDETT
Bobbie Alton Birdett was born Aug. 8, 1928 in Dublin to Alton “Lefty” and Marie (McCarty) Birdett.
A long-time Wichita County resident, he died Jan. 19, 2013 in Weatherford, Texas, where he had resided for a year.
Bobbie attended schools in Dublin and Palacios, Texas and entered the US Navy in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1946.
He married Emily Faye Coen on March 6, 1948 in Wichita Falls and they were together for 54 years until her death in 2002.
Among other jobs, Birdett was employed by the Atomic Energy Commission in Los Alamos, N.M. from 1954 to 1959 and retired from Civil Service at Sheppard AFB in 1983.
Bobbie and Faye were both active in the VFW and its auxiliary organization, the Military Order of the Cootie. Bobbie served as Supreme Commander of the MOC for 1984-85 and Supreme Quartermaster 1983-94.
Bobbie is survived by three children: Charl Roberson of Weatherford; Stephanie Birdett of Louisville, Kentucky; and Tom Birdett of Brownwood, five grandchildren: nine great-grandsons: and one great-granddaughter and one great-great-granddaughter. Another great-granddaughter is expected in the Spring.
He is also survived by a sister, Lela Mai Nolen of Howe, TX.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24 at Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park with interment immediately following at Highland Cemetery, also in Iowa Park.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the Friendly Door Senior Citizens Center of Iowa Park, Texas.
Messages of condolence may be offered at www.duttonfuneralhome.com

CROUCH
Robert Charles (Bob) Crouch Jr., 77, lifelong dairyman and resident of Dublin passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Fort Worth after a brief illness.
He was born March 1, 1935 to Marguerite(Ragsdale) and Robert Charles Crouch, Sr. Crouch in Tarrant County.
On Nov. 28, 1962, he was married in Dallas to Jean Wilson and to this union, two daughters were born, Shana and Lessa.
Bob was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1958, and switched to the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, specializing in parachute assault operations. After serving in the military, Bob went to work with his father on the family dairy in Dublin.
In the 1970s, Governor Dolph Briscoe recognized the Crouch family as the oldest and largest dairy family in the state of Texas, which was started in Tarrant County by his great-grandfather, C.T. Crouch. Bob's dairy in Dublin is the last remaining Crouch dairy.
Bob was a member of Dairy Farmers of America.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Jean Crouch, daughter Lessa Click and brother, Bill Crouch, and stepmother Willie Mae Crouch. Bob is survived by his daughter Shana Crouch; grandson, Tyson Click; his companion Nancy Sullivan; brother, Jack Crouch; sister, Linda Crouch Baccus; half- brother Joseph Bowman; stepfather, Lt. Col. Joe Bowman; several nieces and nephews and many beloved family members and friends.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the First United Methodist Church of Dublin. The burial is at Gardens of Memory. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. at Harrell Funeral home, Friday, Jan. 18.

WILSON
Charles Winters Wilson, of Lakeway, TX affectionately known as “Hong Kong”, died on Jan. 11, 2013.
He was born June 9, 1921, in Dublin,and spent his youth in Fort. Worth.
At age 19, Charlie was eager to become a pilot. The fastest way into flight school was to hitchhike to Canada and join the Royal Canadian Air Force. He trained with the RCAF and became a Sergeant Pilot. After the attack on Pearl Harbor and with the United States now engaged in World War 2, Sergeant Pilot Wilson transferred into the United States Army Air Corps. Soon he became a commissioned officer and command pilot of the B17 Flying Fortress. He went on to fly 28 missions with the famed 100th Bomb Group, 350th squadron, out of Thorpe Abbotts, England. After his combat missions, he participated in Operation Chowhound, the dropping of food supplies to the hungry people of Holland. Additionally, he was most proud of flying French POW’s out of Linz, Austria back to Paris, France.
He spent the next ten years building and flying for Philippine Airlines. His next flying duty was a three year contract developing Ethiopia Airlines in east Africa. 21 additional years were spent flying for Transco Company in Houston. It was during his flying days with Philippine Airlines that Wilson met his wife, Consuelo Taylor.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years; two daughters, Cindy Gayle and Cheryl Whitfield, two sons, Cary and Curtis; nine granddaughters and eight great grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Foundation, www.100thBG.com. The Lakeway Church www.lakewaychurch.org , or a charity of your choice . The funeral service will be 12:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at Klein Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Houston National Cemetery.

FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 17, 2013

FERRARO
Memorial Services for Annamaria Crissandia Ferraro, 56, an educational instructor, of Lingleville who died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, will be held at 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Lingleville Baptist Church with Josh Lewis officiating. Memorial Services will also be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in San Antonio.
She was cremated and the cremains will be buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
She was born in Rochester, N.Y., on June 16, 1956, to Jacob and Celest (Bonsignor) Ferraro. She married John William Jay on Aug. 2, 1986, in San Antonio, Texas. She was a member of Lingleville Baptist Church. She was a CLA from the Texas Bar Association.
Survivors include her husband, John W. Jay of Lingleville; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Jay of Wake Forest at Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sons, Jacob L. Jay of San Antonio and Caleb M. Jay of Lingleville; three sisters, Stephanie Diez of San Antonio, Elissa Hossein of Alta Media, Calif., and Adriana Seawright of San Antonio; and two brothers, Edward Ferraro of San Antonio and Ross Ferraro of New Braunfels.
Memorials may be made to the Lingleville Baptist Church, PO Box 170, Lingleville, TX 76461.

FIELDS
Jack Fields, 51, of Austin, passed away on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at his home. He was born on Dec. 11, 1961 to Terry Jackson Fields and Winnie Marie Boen in Stephenville, Texas. He married Alice Moser on Jan. 21, 1986 in Stephenville.
Jack had grown up in De Leon. In the late 1980’s, he and his wife moved to Stephenville and then to Austin in 2002. Jack worked as a Quality Control Specialist in packaging.
He was a Baptist. He enjoyed hunting, water skiing, working on cars, yard work and cooking outdoors.
He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. His grandkids meant the world to him.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Alice Fields; parents, Terry and Winnie Fields; son, T.J. Fields III; daughters, Courtney Johnson and husband, Clayton and Ke’Airia Mayes and husband, Justin; grandchildren, Gunner Johnson, Jarrett Johnson, Haddan Fields, Sheyanne Johnson, Ethan Mayes, Carsan Fields and Emma Mayes; brothers, Donald Fields and wife, Stephanie and Jeff Fields and wife, Renee’; sister, Donna Cook and husband, John; numerous nieces and nephews; and other extended family.
Jack was preceded in death by his grandparents, Horace and Edith Fields and T.J. and Charlene Boen.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Nowlin Anders Funeral Home in De Leon. Minister Ed Rodgers officiated the service. Music was led by Rick Smitherman. Pallbearers were Bill Moser, Daniel Moser, Justin Mayes, Rick Vera, Don Fields and Jeff Fields. Honorary pallbearers were Gunner Johnson, Jarrett Johnson, Haddan Fields, Ethan Mayes and Carson Fields. Graveside services followed in De Leon Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at 26 Broadway, New York, NY 10004, in memory of Jack. Online condolences may be posted to www.nowlinandersfh.com.

LAMPMAN
Glenna Faye Lampman, 88, of De Leon, passed away on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at Comanche County Medical Center. She was born on Dec. 11, 1924 in Alvarado, Texas to Henry E. Jackson and Ollie Mae Kent.
Glenna owned a grocery business for many years with her husband, Lawrence. She had lived in De Leon since 1987, having previously lived in Alvarado. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed fishing and bowling. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them.
She is survived by her sons, Eddie Lampman and wife, Sherry of Alvarado and Jim Lampman and wife, Teresa of De Leon; daughter, Beth McFarland and husband, Mike of Dublin; grandchildren, Chad Lampman and wife, Traci, Rebecca Lampman and Weldon, Lance Lampman and Kimberly, Kevin Lampman, and Shana Roberts and husband, Ryan; great-grandchildren, Brad Lampman and Lauren, Seth Lampman, Eric Lampman, Cody Lampman, Kinley Chandler and David, Hailey Chandler, Rylie Roberts and Ty Roberts; great-great grandchild, Airyn Chandler; and other extended family.
Glenna was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Lampman; parents, Henry and Ollie Jackson; brothers, John Jackson and Carsie Jackson; and sisters, Hazel Jones, Jean Moore and Muriel Williamson.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Nowlin Anders Funeral Home in De Leon with Brother Kenneth Wilson officiating. Music was provided by Roy Dale Freeman and Dan Burlison.
Pallbearers were Chad Lampman, Brad Lampman, Lance Lampman, Eric Lampman, Cody Lampman, Kevin Lampman, Ryan Roberts and Weldon Anderson.
Graveside services were held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 in Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado with Brian Jackson officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to The Gideons International at PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800, in memory of Glenna. Online condolences may be posted to www.nowlinandersfh.com.

RIGGS
Michael James Riggs, 56, of Corpus Christi and formerly of Desdemona, Texas passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 in Corpus Christi. He was born on Nov. 18, 1956 in Gorman, Texas to James and Freda Riggs. He married Mary Woods on July 17, 1992 in Corpus Christi.
Michael had worked in the funeral industry for most of his life. He owned and operated Riggs Cemetery Service, a business his parents started in 1972, for over 10 years. He provided his cemetery service in many counties including Comanche, Eastland and Erath.
Michael loved to fish, hunt and enjoy the outdoors. He enjoyed working with wood, leather and black powder guns. He volunteered with the Desdemona Fire Department and was always offering a helping hand to anyone in need.
He loved all of his family dearly and was especially proud of his grandchildren who called him Papaw. He was a Baptist and loved his Lord. Michael will be truly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mary Woods Riggs; daughters, Callie Riggs Ahuja and husband, Rajan, Mica Tomlinson and husband, Chris, and Jordan Riggs Self and husband, Tanner; grandchildren, Arabella Cherie Riggs Self, Liam Michael Tomlinson and Avinash James Ahuja; parents, James and Freda Riggs; brothers, Stephen Riggs and wife, Beth, and Jim Woods; sister, Sherry Bibby and husband, Danny; nieces and nephews, Josh Bibby, Zeke Bibby, Asha Manley, Matthew Bibby, Rachel Riggs, Aaron Riggs, David Paul Woods, Amber Woods and Augustine Woods; mother-in-law, Joyce Woods; father-in-law, Jimmy Krebs and wife, Mary Ann; brother-in-law, John Woods; and other extended family.
Michael was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Les Woods; mother-in-law, Cherie Woods; and nephew, Cody Woods.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Joe Baptist Church in De Leon. Brother Charles Johnson and Brother Jackie Auvenshine will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Jeff Brinson, Joey Boswell, Ronnie Fritz, Kerry Travis, David Moore, Gary Shirley and Myron Adams. Graveside services will follow in Howard Cemetery near Desdemona.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association at 500 N. Shoreline, Suite 203 North, Corpus Christi, Texas 78471, in memory of Michael. Online condolences may be posted to www.nowlinandersfh.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 10, 2013

AMOS
Gwendolen Amos, 96, died on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Comanche, Texas.
She was born on Oct. 15, 1916, in Texas, to Leonard “L.S.” Kennedy and Conan Doyle (Edwards) Kennedy. She was a homemaker and a member of Assembly Of God Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Gwendolen Marie Spruill of Comanche; son, Gordon Charles Amos; three grandsons; two granddaughters ; thirteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Coleman of De Leon; and three brothers, Alton Kennedy of Big Spring, L.S. Kennedy, Jr. of Comanche, and Jimmy Carl Kennedy of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Michael Dwayne Spruill and two brothers, Ervin Kennedy and Frank Kennedy.
Graveside Services were Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at DeLeon Cemetery in De Leon, Texas, with Rev. Gerald Burns officiating. Comanche Funeral Home is in Charge of Arrangements.

FARRAR
James Tennyson Farrar, 93 of Stephenville, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at Senior Care Nursing Home in Stephenville.
He was born on April 13, 1919 in Erath County to T.J. Farrar and Laura Hammitt.
On Aug. 31, 1940, he was married in Dublin to Jo Ann Gilbreath who preceded him in death. He was later married to Neda Grace Shafer who also preceded him in death on Dec. 18, 2012.
In life, Farrar was a postal clerk, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Masonic Lodge #504 in Dublin and a member of First Baptist Church.
He is survived by a son, Randal Farrar of Celina, TX and two grandchildren.
Funeral services are Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. in the Harrell Memorial Chapel, Rev. Harry Earles officiating, with burial in the Erath Gardens of Memory.

FOREMAN
Ronnie Foreman, 54, of Stephenville died on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 in Stephenville.
Services were Wednesday Jan. 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Greens Creek Baptist Church in Erath County with Ben McCleery officiating. Burial will follow at Desdemona Cemetery in Desdemona.
Ronnie was born on Aug. 15, 1958 to Floyd and Geneva Lewis Foreman in Gorman. He was a member of Greens Creek Baptist Church and worked there as Church secretary for many years. Ronnie enjoyed his work at the church and also spending time working with his tractor and his horse.
Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Christina Minick; mother, Geneva Foreman; brother, Darrell Foreman; sister, Delinda Osborne and 3 grandchildren.
He was preceded in by his father Floyd Foreman.
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com

GROUNDS
James Cameron Grounds, 75, of Granbury died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 in Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth.
He was born on April 5, 1937 in San Antonio, TX to Jack Redus and Esteleen Frances Young.
He was married to Judy Karen Grounds.
In life, he worked as a draftsman and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Charles Grounds and James R. Grounds, both of Granbury; a half-sister, Mary Jane Crowe of Bandera, TX; and a half-brother, Monte Murdoch of Arlington.
Grounds was cremated and no funeral services are planned at present time. Harrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GILDER
W.C. “Cotton” Gilder, 89, of De Leon, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at De Leon Nursing and Rehab.
He was born on Dec. 12, 1923 in the Round Grove community in Erath County to Daulton Curtis Gilder and Amanda Goodson Gilder.
He married Genevieve Lou Gregory on Dec. 16, 1950 in Marietta, Okla.
Gilder served in the United States Army Air Corps, 392nd Fighter Squadron, during WWII. Serving as a Tech Sergeant, he was awarded many meritorious medals for his service including 6 Bronze Star Medals, Distinguished Unit Badge and the Good Conduct Medal. In his civilian life, he retired from Bell Helicopter as an air craft assembler. He had lived in De Leon for over 30 years and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church where he served as Deacon.
He is survived by his wife; sons, Curtis Gilder and Terry Gilder; daughter, Judy Coleman; sister, Edna Ecklund; brother, Billy Mack Gilder; three grandsons; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph Gilder, Raymond Gilder and Guy Henry Gilder; and grandson, George Vyeiral.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Nowlin Anders Funeral Home. Brother Ray Seckinger officiated the service.
Graveside services followed at Round Grove Cemetery in Erath County.

PATTERSON
Mary Emmie Patterson, 90, of Gustine died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Comanche.
She was born on June 22, 1922, in Burleson, TX, to Olen Doggett and Emmie Hildebrand.
On August 31, 1963, she was united in marriage to John B. McDougal in Gustine, Texas. He preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1974. On Feb. 16, 1980, she was united in marriage to Roy Clinton Patterson in Comanche. She was a member of the Pettit Baptist Church. She was an assistant manager at Bill’s Dollar Store.
She is survived by her husband; stepson, Wayne Patterson of Cedar Creek Lake, TX; one sister, Bonnie Short of Crowley, TX; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral Services were Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Calcote officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 500 Hwy 590, Comanche, TX 76442.

YATES
Bill Yates, 79, of Dublin, died Sunday, Jan. 6 in Stephenville.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec 8 at Patrick Street Church of Christ in Dublin with Mike Trusty officiating. Burial will follow at New Dublin (Live Oak) Cemetery.
Bill was born on Jan. 26, 1933 in Heavener, Okla. to the late William and Meda Cranfield Yates. He married Durelle Ware on Feb. 14, 1958 in Clifton, Ariz. She preceded him in death on April 18, 2003. Bill served in the U. S. Navy in the 1950’s, was a member of the Patrick Street Church of Christ in Dublin, and has lived in Dublin since 1971; moving here from Arizona. Bill worked several years as a maintenance repairman at Norton Abrasives.
Bill is survived by his son, Dan Yates of Stephenville; daughters, Cyndi Barrett of Dublin, and Stacey Johnston of Throckmorton; sister, Viola Leach of Phoeniz, Ariz.; six grandsons; and a granddaughter.
Online condolences can be made at www.stephenvillefh.com

FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 3, 2013

PRIM
Ronald Michael Prim of Dublin died on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at home after a difficult battle with cancer.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Harry Earles officiating. Interment will follow in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel.
Ron was born Jan. 30, 1948, to Jesse and Louise Prim.
He lived in Fort Worth most of his life and moved to Dublin with his family in 1992. He retired from Lockheed Martin and more recently from Texas Health Resources. Ron was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dublin. He was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Navy and also the Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Doris Prim; daughters, Linda Ward, Shelly Jones and Angela Prim; son, Joseph Prim; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Gordon Prim and James Prim; and sisters, Linda Castleberry and Susan Salazar.

FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 20, 2012

AVILEZ
Gildardo Avilez, 74, of Dublin died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 at Comanche County Hospital.
He was born on Nov. 4, 1938 in Guisamopa, Mexico to Antonio Avilez and Olaya Ochoa.
On Jan. 15, 1957, he was married to Socorro Holguin in Mexico.
In life, Avilez worked as a dairy hand.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Maridel Avilez of Dublin and Brenda Espinoza of Dublin; four sons, Omar Avilez of Dublin, Hugo Avilez of Nebraska, Noe Avilez and Rolando Avilez, both of Friona, TX; three brothers, Juan Carlos Avilez of Dublin, Israel Avilez of Phoeniz, Ariz. and Elias Avilez of Mexico; a sister, Esther Barcelo of Iowa; and 17 grandchildren.
A mass was held on Dec. 18 with Father Philip McNamara officiating. Funeral services were Dec. 19 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Juan Ignacio Riojasa officiating with burial in the new Dublin Liveoak Cemetery.

BELL
Franklin Ross Bell, age 81, died Dec. 13, 2012 at Tennova Residential Hospice in Knoxville, Tenn.
He was born on Oct. 12, 1931, in Mill Spring, North Carolina, to Dr. Edward Moses and Katherine (Ross) Bell.
Franklin was a retired superintendent at Towe Iron Works and was a member of AWS and a charter member of Clan Bell/Bell Family Association.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ina Bell; daughters Linda Chappell, Teresa Crawford, Julie Spencer; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by siblings Rob, James, Ed, Kathleen, Bill and Joe.
Graveside services were Dec. 18, 2012 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Comanche County, with Rev. Steven Schulte officiating. Comanche Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
If desired, memorials may be made to Comanche County Historical Museum or Comanche Public Library.

BOYD
Sharon Kay Boyd, 60, died on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Comanche County.
She was born on Aug. 21, 1952, in Odessa to Robert and Joy (Bigham) Burton.
In life, she was an office clerk for ADM Alliance.
She is survived by one daughter, Rachel Calvery of Marble Falls; two sons, Thomas Dewayne Boyd of Comanche, and Jonathan Boyd of Newport News, Virginia; ten grandchildren; and mother, Joy Laminack of Proctor.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 at the family farm.

COX
Jimmy Edward Cox, 61, of Dublin died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2012 at his home.
He was born on Aug. 15, 1951 in Dublin to Doyle Edward Cox and Dorotha Christene Turney Northcutt.
On June 12, 2010, he was married in Stephenville to Katherine Joyce Zimmerman.
In life, he was a Baptist and worked as a truck driver for Bradberry’s Best.
Cox is survived by his wife; his mother of Dublin; four daughters, Jennifer Lynn Givens of Dallas, Christal Carlile, Jimmie Sue Rhinart and Julie Ann Lowrance, all of Dublin; a son, James Edward Cox of Mississippi; seven sisters, Michelle Almgren of Bangs, Deborah Olden, Tammie Collins and Kathy Bailey of Stephenville and Linda Sparks, Cynthia Walsh and Sue DeLuna Miller of Dublin; and six grandchildren.
Extended family are Jesse Cooper, Jerry Pettijohn and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives that will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Northcutt and two sisters, JoAnn Aikman and Patricia Faye Cox.
Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 10 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Dean Bradley officiating, with burial at Pecan Cemetery.

PAYNE
Kathryn E. Payne (Beth), 65, of Newfield passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Hospicare facility in Ithaca, N.Y. after an extended battle with cancer.
Born June 8, 1947, Beth was the daughter of Elvis R. and Sammy L. Jones. She was predeceased by her father, Elvis R. Jones.
She was born in Dublin, TX and was the eldest of six children. Beth was a retiree from Cornell University with extended service in the Bursar office.
In addition to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Beth was also an avid animal lover and devoted friend. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Ralph . E. Payne and their canine kids, Skippy and Schultzy.
Also surviving are her mother, Sammy L. Jones, her brothers, Randal Jones, Michael Jones, Mitchel Jones and Sid Stewart along with her sister Tracy.
Her children, Adam Drake (Sherri), Daniel Drake (Michelle), and Jackie .Clearwater (Dan). Step¬children Jason Payne (Pam) and Licia Dadonna (Scott), her grandchildren, Sarah Drake, Emilee Drake, Made Drake, and Garrett Drake, and step-grandchildren Kylie and Siarra Payne.
There will no services per Beth’s request. She had asked that anyone’who is able contribute to the Tompkins County SPCA and/or the Ithaca Hospicare Center.

SHAFER
Neda Grace Sparks Shafer Farrar, 93, of Stephenville died on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.
She was born on Jan. 6, 1919 in Comanche County to Thomas Claborne Sparks and Manolia Jane Patton.
On Oct. 7, 1939 she was married in Dublin to Delbert Shafer who preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 2006. She later married James T. Farrar.
She is survived by her husband; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pat & Donnie Brewer of Brownwood, Mary Sue & Don Peacock of Stephenville and Linda & Gary Greenway; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike & Gwen Shafer of Stephenville; a sister and brother-in-law, Gladys & Jim Wilson of Fort Worth, a brother and sister-in-law, Claude & Georgia Sparks; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Dublin Liveoak Cemetery, Rev. Harry Earles officiating. Family will visit with friends from 1 p.m. until service time on Friday at the Fellowship Hall in the First Baptist Church of Dublin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dublin Goodfellows or the Dublin Historical Museum.
Harrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

URBANOWICZ
Nancy Jo Urbanowicz, age 69, of Pearcy, went to be with the Lord, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012.
Nancy was born on Dec. 2, 1943, the daughter of Ruby Marie Cox. She was preceded in death by her mother; and aunt and uncle, Holly and Mutt Collins. She attended the Piney Grove Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Dale Urbanowicz; many cousins; and a host of wonderful friends.
She cared very much for the elderly, and those in need, through hospice. She was loved by many and will be missed, but our loss is Heaven’s gain.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday evening at Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Hot Springs.
Pallbearers will be Thaddeus H. Caraway VFW Post #2278 Honor Guard.
Honorary pallbearers will be the VFW Post 2278.
Guest registry is at davis-smith.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 13, 2012

ALEXANDER
William Allen “Bill” Alexander, 63, of Dublin died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at his home.
He was born on Nov. 22, 1949 in Dublin to Harvey George Alexander and Geneva (Cline) Alexander.
In life, he attended Selden Baptist Church and worked in the maintenance department at Tarleton University.
He is survived by two daughter, Katti Henderson of Grapevine and Cassi Alexander of Dublin; a sister, Lynn Spurgin of Keller, TX; a granddaughter, and a grandson.
A memorial graveside service is set for 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13 at Cottonwood Cemetery, Mike Murphy officiating.
All family and friends are invited to attend a “celebration of life” get-together at his house following the memorial service.

COX
Jimmy Edward Cox, 61, of Dublin died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at his home.
He was born on Aug. 15, 1951 in Dublin to Doyle Edward Cox and Dorotha Christene Turney.
On June 12, 2010, he was married in Stephenville to Katherine Joyce Zimmerman.
In life, he was a Baptist and worked as a truck driver for Bradberry’s Best.
Cox is survived by his wife; his mother of Dublin; four daughters, Jennifer Lynn Givens of Dallas, Christal Carlile, Jimmie Sue Rhinart and Julie Ann Lowrance, all of Dublin; a son, James Edward Cox of Mississippi; seven sisters, Michelle Almgren of Bangs, Deborah Olden, Tammie Collins and Kathy Bailey of Stephenville and Linda Sparks, Cynthia Walsh and Sue DeLuna Miller of Dublin; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Northcutt and two sisters, JoAnn Aikman and Patricia Faye Cox.
Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 10 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Dean Bradley officiating, with burial at Pecan Cemetery.

ELMS
Dora “Vane” Elms, 94, died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, in Comanche, Texas.
She was born on Nov. 15, 1918, in Mills County, Texas to Lannie O. and Joe Bell (Kelso) Allsup.
On Nov. 26, 1936, she was united in marriage to Henry LeRoy Elms in Blanket, TX. He preceded her in death in 1976.
In life, Vane worked as the City Secretary for Gustine, a secretary at First State Bank in Gustine and served as secretary for Old Time Fiddlers Association. She taught piano in Gustine and was a member of the Church of Christ in Gustine.
She is survived by two granddaughters, a grandson, eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Roma Louise Menzo, in May 2012
Funeral Services were 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at Gustine Church of Christ with minister Bill Blackstone officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery in Gustine. Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

SHARP
Billie Wayne Sharp died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 in Stephenville.
Funeral services were Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at Valley Grove Baptist Church. Burial followed at Lower Greens Creek Cemetery.
He was born on April 19, 1925 in Dublin to Ocie & Irene (Owen) Sharp.
On June 5, 1949, he married Dorothy Charlene (Pack) Sharp in Dublin.
Sharp served in World War II as a Medic in the Navy from Sept 8, 1943 to Jan. 3, 1946.He served as a fireman and paramedic, landscaped businesses and homes all over the community, taught Sunday School for about 65 years, and was a Deacon at Valley Grove Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene Sharp; four children: Gwen Armstrong of Granbury, Wayne Sharp of Hallsville, Mickial Sharp of Grand Prairie and Brenda Wimberly of Houston; eight brothers and sisters: Ray Sharp of Dublin, Helen Howell of Stephenville , Dwight Sharp of Granbury, Bobby Sharp of Jacksboro, JoAnn Brantley of Midlothian, Patsy Easley of Corpus Christi, Rita Feagins of Red Water, Texas and Gary Sharp of Dublin; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister, Maurice Sharp, Weldon Sharp, Nita Sharp Satterwhite, and Eric Lynn Sharp.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Grove Baptist Church building fund and Gideon Bibles.
Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

STUTEVILLE
Billy Ray Stuteville, 68, of Gustine died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Tuscola, Texas.
He was born in Hillsboro, Texas on Jan. 29, 1944, to Burch Stuteville and Arleta (Sharp) Stuteville.
On May 19, 1973, he was united in marriage to Genell Bennett in Gustine, Texas.
He served in the United States Navy Seebees in Viet Nam and was a truck driver for Gore’s and AMPI.
He is survived by his wife; his mother, Arlita Stuteville Damron of Gustine; and two brothers, Alvis Stuteville of Gustine andRobby Stuteville of Rising Star, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Burch Stuteville and one brother, Stephen Stuteville.
Funeral Services were Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bill Blackstone and Bro. Gerald Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Gustine, Texas. Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 6, 2012

MITCHELL
Tommy Lee Mitchell, 76, of Graham, Texas passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at his home. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 at in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed Tuesday in Alexander Cemetery in Erath County, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Tommy was born Feb. 11, 1936 in Levita, Texas to the late Carl Cowen and Loere Lee Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell moved to Graham in 1966 from Stephenville. He married Lynette Hutchins, May 28, 1993 in Graham. Tommy was a retired Special Investigator for the Texas Rangers. He was a Rancher and horse trainer and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include; wife, Lynette Mitchell of Graham; daughters, Lee Ann Edwards and husband Larry of Levelland, Lisa Mitchell of Graham; son, Joe Mitchell and wife Beverly of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter, Sheri Widner and husband Tony of Graham thirteen grandchildren and ten and 2/3 great grandchildren; brother, Don Mitchell of Alexander, Texas; sisters, Carolyn Tatum and husband Marvin of Manteca, CA., Carla Ramsay of Stephenville, Texas.
Tommy was preceded in death by a daughter, Shayla Dewbre and a beloved sister-in-law, Lola Mitchell.

MAST
Robert Wayne Mast, 68, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in Fort Worth.
He was born on Jan. 21, 1944, in Gorman, Texas, to Jake and Frankie (Northcutt) Mast.  Robert was Ranch Manager for Diamond S Cattle Co. 
He is survived by two sons, Gary Mast of Santo and Jason Mast of Midland; four grandchildren; and a brother, Jerry Mast of Santo.
Funeral Services were 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Barry Clower officiating.  Burial will be at Board Church Cemetery in Comanche County.  Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.