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FOR THE WEEK OF Feb. 4, 2010 BARBEE YOUNG FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 28, 2010 ANDERSON BRATTON EVANS HOGUE FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 21, 2010 MARTINDALE OBITUARIES FROM PREVIOUS EDITIONS FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 14, 2010 HICKS MILES FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 31, 2009 CRABTREE JOHNAGIN SINGLETON WHITEFIELD WILLIAMS WILSON FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 24, 2009 BATSON CHUPP MOONEY FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 17, 2009 HORN WESTPHAL YOUNG OBITUARIES FROM PREVIOUS EDITIONS FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 10, 2009 COGBURN CORBIN GAINES HODGES FOR THE WEEK OF Dec. 3, 2009
CHAMBERS Dorothy Marie Chambers, 78, of Mabank, TX, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Tyler, TX. She was born on Nov. 10, 1931 in Dublin to Denver City Salyer and Dorothy Mae Moore. On July 2, 1949, she was married to James Bernard Chambers in Dublin. In life, Chambers worked in the catalogue department of Sears in Dallas. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Denise Thornberry of Caddo Mill, TX.; two sons, Thomas Chambers of Mabank and Don Burrow of Trinidad, TX; 11 grandchildren and 22 grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 28 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Pastor Bill Fondren officiating, with burial at the Erath Gardens of Memory.
MULLOY Paula Sue Mulloy, 61, of Dublin died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 at Harris Methodist Hospital. She was born on Jan. 15, 1948 in Dublin to Luther Darrell Jones and Allie Pauline Cook. On Jan. 29, 1966, she was married to Carl David Mulloy in Dublin. In life, Mulloy was the activities director for Golden Age Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband; two sons, David Mulloy of Dublin and Gary Mulloy of Burleson; a daughter, Patricia Vargas of Dublin; her mother of Dublin; two sisters, Beth Wilson of Malvern, Ark. and Kathy Schrimsher of Stephenville; a brother Travis Jones of Dublin; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 27 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Rev. Gerald Freeman officiating, with burial at Dublin Liveoak Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Congregational Methodist "Building Fund" or Activity Funds for Golden Age Manor.
STEWART Frances Loez Stewart, 92, of Dublin died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2009 at Golden Age Manor. Stewart was born on Sept. 16, 1917 in Comanche County to James Michael Robertson and Louisa Ilena White. On May 20, 1944, she was married in Dublin to Thomas W. (Bill) Stewart who preceded her in death. In life, she was an inspector and packer for Norton. Stewart was also preceded in death by a son Thomas "Billy" Stewart Jr. and granddaughters, Karen Loez Stewart and Heather Stewart. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon V. Beck of Joshua, TX and Beth James of Dublin; a son, Sharles S. Stew of Hamilton; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services are Thursday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. in the Harrell Memorial Chapel, Rev. Sharon P. Bell officiating. Burial wall follow at the Erath Gardens of Memory.
FOR THE WEEK OF
Nov. 24,
2009 ROBINSON Frank Louis
Robinson, 88, of Stephenville,died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. He was born on
Nov. 19, 1921 to the late Ralph and Alice Lillian (Crouch) Robinson in
Temple, TX. Robinson married
Marjorie Dean on April 29, 1945, in Dodge City, KS who preceded him in
death. He married Billie Jean Coonrod Sterling on May 21, 1999, in
Stephenville, TX. In life, he was a
State Farm Agency manager and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include
twin daughters, Elizabeth Robinson Ruff of Nashville, TN, and Elaine
Robinson Gunter of Gustine, TX; two sons, Ralph L. Robinson of Fort Worth,
TX, and Dean T. Robinson and of Silsbee, TX; two step-daughters, Lesa
Wallace of Justin, TX and Teresa Sterling of San Antonio, TX; and one
step-son, Billy Leon Sterling of Snyder, TX; seven grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and three
step-great-grandchildren. Services were
Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Lacy Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Emil V. Becker
officiating, with burial at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or the
Alzheimers Association. FOR THE WEEK OF Nov. 5, 2009
ARMSTRONG Charles Wayne Armstrong, 61, of Dublin died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at Golden Age Manor. He was born on Dec. 11, 1947 in Gorman to Wayne Eldred Armstrong and Frances (Maxell) Armstrong. Armstrong was married on Oct. 26, 1968 to Louise Ratliff. In life, he worked as a farmer and a dairy man. He is survived by his wife of DeLeon; his mother of Dublin; a son, Richard Armstrong of Victor; two daughters, Charlotte McGrath of Victor and Melinda Harbour of Comanche; a brother, Glen Armstrong of Dublin and seven grandchildren. Graveside services were Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Victor Cemetery, David Locke officiating.
STOCKTON Calvin Clayton Stockton, 82, of Graford, TX, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Stockton was born Nov. 30, 1926 in Dublin to William Berton Stockton and Mabel Rose Ragland. On June 16, 1946, he was married to Mary Charlotte Word in Denton. In life, he worked as an outboard mechanic and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bert Stockton and a sister, Dorris Taylor. Stockton is survived by his wife of Possum Kingdom Lake, two daughters, Kim Thompson of Possum Kingdom Lake and Melody Grim of Rockwall; a son, Bret Stockton of Fort Worth; two brothers, Warren Stockton of Weatherford and Wilber Stockton of Dallas; and seven grandchildren. Graveside services were Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Dublin Live Oak Cemetery, with the Masonic Lodge officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Dublin Historical Society.
FOR THE WEEK OF Nov. 5, 2009
ARNOLD Johnny Allen Arnold, 53, of Slaton, TX, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at a Lubbock hospital. Arnold was born on Aug. 9, 1956 to Billy L. and Jo Ann (Mull) Arnold in Slaton. On March 19, 1976, he was married in Slaton to Linda Whitehill who preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Amanda D. Lewis and Sandra E. Arnold, both of Sanger; his mother, Jo Ann Sanders of Slaton; four sisters, Joy Fabry of Lubbock, Retha Roberson of Shawnee, Okla., Mary Bebb of Moore, Okla. and Debbie Deemer of Broomfield, Colo.; a brother, Mike Sanders of Colgate, Colo.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 31 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Pastor Kirk Kitchens officiating, with burial at Cow Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Slaton Meals on Wheels.
VOSHALIKE Dorothy Voshalike, 82, of Caldwell died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Caldwell. She was born on Feb. 27, 1927 in Hico to Perry James and Dorothy Stell (Tidwell) Clepper. She was married to Joe Massarello who preceded her in death. She later married Ernest Lee (Bo) Voshalike on March 24, 1972. He also preceded her in death as did her son, Jack Massarello. In life, Voshalike worked as an RN. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Nantz of Caldwell and Dorothy Geraci of Merrick, N.Y.; two sons, Joe Massarello of San Antonio and James Massarello of Caldwell; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Graveside services were Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Erath Gardens of Memory, Dean Bradley officiating. Memorials may be made to Caldwell Public Library.
WHITELEY R.C. Whiteley, 74, of Dublin died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at Lake Shore Village Nursing Home in Waco. He was born on Jan. 17, 1935 in Brown Co. to L.C. Whiteley and Birdie Baugh. On June 2, 1956, he was married in DeLeon to Jewel Estelle Rich who preceded him in death. In life, Whiteley was a master electrician and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Page Leighann Sanders. He is survived by a daughter, Linda Sanders of DeLeon; a son, James Whiteley of Roby; two brothers, Robert A. (Bobby) Whiteley and Jessie D. Whiteley, both of Dublin; a sister, Betty Jean Jaggars of Dublin; four granddaughters and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 2 at the First Assembly of God, Rev. Ronny Horton officiating, with burial at Old Dublin Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation.
FOR THE WEEK OF Oct. 22, 2009
AINSWORTH W.C. Ainsworth, 92, of Dublin, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville. He was born on Feb. 16, 1917 in Magee, Miss. He was married to Dorothy Ainsworth. In life, Ainsworth worked in the oilfield. He was preceded in death by a son, Hershel W.C. Ainsworth and numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Charles Ainsworth and Bobby Ainsworth, both of Odessa; two daughters, Patsy Berry of Dublin and Gloria Hallmark of Stephenville; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Kermit Cemetery in Kermit, TX with Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 29 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to CCS Hospice in Dublin.
ELMORE Eula Elmore peacefully slipped into the presence of her Savior on October 23, 2009. Born March 10, 1927 in Lovely, Kentucky, she met and married the love of her life, Lenard Doyle Elmore, on February 7, 1945 in Jacksonville, Florida. To this union were born three sons – Gary of Kodiak, Alaska, Archie of Lexington, Texas, and Scott of Temple, Texas. Following World War II, she and her new husband moved to Haskell, Texas and began a lifelong love affair with each other and their new home. Her ambition was to provide a home and stability for her family that she had not known herself. She succeeded! Known by various names – Honey, Mom, Aunt Eula, sister, and friend she was a special woman who will be deeply missed. She is survived by her beloved sons Gary and wife Candy, Archie and wife Geralyn, and Scott, along with ten adored grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren that were a special delight for her, and sister Lydia Muncy of Jacksonville, Florida. She was preceded in death by her dearest Doyle, father, mother, and eight of nine siblings. Also holding a special place in her heart were lifetime friends in Ozona, Dublin, and Ira Texas, Grove Hill, Alabama, and Martin County, Kentucky. Graveside services will be held at the Willow Cemetery in Haskell, Texas on Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 P.M. and a memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Ozona, Texas on Wednesday, October 28 also at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Scott & White Hospice - 2401 S. 31st St. Temple, TX 76508 Phone: 254-724-4090 Toll free: 800-299-2033, or the charity of your choice. "Those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time." - German Proverb Arrangements by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Giddings (979) 542-3113 www.phillipsandluckeygiddings.com.
ERWIN Karen Erwin, 59, of Comanche died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 at home. She was born on Jan. 28, 1950 in Stanton, TX. She was married to C. Douglas Erwin. In life, Erwin served as the Comanche Chamber of Commerce President, was honored as the 1998 Woman of the Year and was actively involved with Comanche County Medical Center Hospital Foundation. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Zackary Erwin of Granbury and Clayton Erwin of Lubbock and a grandson. Funeral services were Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Gerald Burns officiating, with burial at Pendergrass Cemetery in Sidney, TX. Memorials may be made to CCMC Hospital.
KUNSELMAN Stephanie Rowe Kunselman, 29, of Stephenville died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 in a Fort Worth hospital. She was born on Sept. 22, 1980 in Fort Worth to Rickey and Karen Parks Rowe. On July 23, 2005, she married Josh Kunselman in Dublin. In life, Kunselman owned Kids Closet in Stephenville and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dublin. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Leah; her parents of Stephenville; two sisters, Khristi Gordon of Stephenville and Erika Rowe of Cedar Park; and grandparents, Jack and Norma Parks of Lingleville and Verlin and Debbie Hagerman of Roscoe. Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 25 at Dublin First United Methodist Church, Mike Hannah officiating, with burial at Bunyan Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
STEPHENS Ruby Z. Stephens, 90, of Ingram died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in her home. She was born on Aug. 26, 1919 in Ranger to Arthur Furr and Maudie Wilkerson. She was married to Charles Lee Stephens who preceded her in death. Stephens was also preceded in death by five brothers, Andrew, Cecil, Noah, Bill and Calvin Furr; a sister, Dorothy St. Leger and a daughter, Shirley Cride. She is survived by four daughters, Linda Rodriguez of Boerne, Sharon Jackson of Boyd and Patricia Shelley and Jenny Carpenter, both of Ingram; two sisters, Margie Tice of Corpus Christi and Mary Juanita Goode of San Antonio; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Carlton Cemetery.
FOR THE WEEK OF Oct. 22, 2009
SCOTT Verne Albertson Scott, Jr.,84, a retired veterinarian from Stephenville, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at a local hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m.., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at the First Baptist Church with Reverend Emil V. Becker officiating. Burial will be at West End Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.lacyfuneral.com. Dr. Scott was born on June 22, 1925, to Dr. Verne Albertson Scott, Sr. and Anna Pearl Kern in Stephenville. He attended the public schools of Stephenville and John Tarleton College where he was participated in sports and academics; and Texas A and M College, where he served as Cadet Colonel during WWII. Following his graduation in 1946 and attaining his veterinary medical degree, he served in the US Army as a Captain, transporting mules to Greece and facilitating food inspections at the Port of New Orleans. In 1949, he returned to Dublin, where he joined his father in the practice of veterinary medicine, which he did for 53 years. He married Eva Jo Flynt on June 17,1950, in Ballinger, Texas, and they have lived in Erath County for their entire married life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stephenville. He was a member of the Dublin Rotary Club where he served as president. Beyond his career, he was an avid fisherman, bridge player, and golfer, member of the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Association of Former Students of Texas A and M University. Survivors include his wife, Eva Jo Scott of Stephenville; his daughter, Susan Scott Reeves and husband, J. Michael Reeves, of Edmond, OK; his son, Bob Scott of Grand Lake, CO; his brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Ann Scott of Bridgeport, TX; his four grandchildren, Carrie Pack and husband, Austin; Rachael Reeves; Nathan Reeves and wife Jenna; Hanna Reeves; and one great-grandson, Carter Pack, nephew David and wife Karen Scott, and niece Rebecca and husband Brent Kay . Memorials may be directed to the Verne and Peale Kern Scott Scholarship, c/o Tarleton Foundation, P.O. Box T-0260, Stephenville, Texas 76402 or Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, P.O. Box 1682, Grand Lake, Colorado 80447.
FOR THE WEEK OF Oct. 15, 2009
JOHNSON Gifford Lee Johnson, 74, of Lingleville, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 in Fort Worth. Gifford was born on Jan. 1, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas to Calvin Ed and Ruby Johnson, Sr. He married Linda Ward on November 5, 1966 in Lingleville. In life, he served in the U.S. Army and was a rancher. Gifford was preceded in death by a son, Corey; and an infant daughter, Megan. Gifford is survived by his wife; a son, Cody Johnson of Dublin; a sister, Charlotte Ann Staude Rountree of Lingleville; a brother, Calvin Ed ‘Eddie’ Johnson, Jr. of Bridgeport and three grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ben Mieth, Rev. Dale Cartwright, and Rev. Steve Hogard officiating with burial at Lingleville East End Cemetery.
FOR THE WEEK OF Oct. 8, 2009
ADAMS Bea Adams, 83, of Gustine died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at Forest Oak Nursing Home in Hamilton. She was born on July 11, 1926 in Greenville to William Lewis Roark and Esther Elizabeth (Williams) Adams. On Jan. 6, 1946, she was married to Lanny Carlton in Ranger. In life, Adams was a bookkeeper for Adams Ranch and a member of First Baptist Church of Gustine. She was preceded in death by a brother. She is survived by her husband; three sons, Roy Don Adams of Pilot Point, Carl Adams of Dublin and Alvin Hoe Adams of Abilene; a sister, Bonnie Ross of Midland; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Sunday, Oct. 4 at Bullock Cemetery in Ranger, JoAnn Guest officiating.
STARNES Edna Virginia Starnes, 90, of Dublin died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 at Golden Age Manor. She was born on Feb. 10, 1919 in Kusa, Okla. to James Madison and Eula (Brown) Reed. On Aug. 10, 1935 she was married in Stephenville to Albert Wise Starnes who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Smith. In life, Starnes worked at Woldrop Peanut Mill for around 20 years. She is survived by a daughter, Evyonne Day of Abilene; two brothers, Hubert Reed and Horace Reed, both of Dublin; a sister, Darnella Haines of Savinia, Oh.; seven grandchildren,16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 10 at Harrell Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m., Harold Roam officiating, with burial in Lower Greens Creek. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 9 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
STATON Melvin Thomas Staton, 68, of Stephenville died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 at his home. He was born on Sept. 4, 1941 at Eagle Pass, TX to Charles Thomas and Dorothy Mae (Rader) Staton. On June 30, 1961, he was married to Shirley Darlean Walker in Stephenville. In life, Staton was an oilfield worker for Raylock. He is survived by his wife; five daughters, Theressa Smith of Chicago, Ill., Rita Shelton of Dublin, Estell Cook, Beverly Salter and Kathy Stanon, all of Stephenville; two sons, Sonny Staton of Chicago and Bobby Staton of Stephenville; a sister, Ruth Haley of Seguin; a brother, Robert Staton of Seguin; 22 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Rev. Jerry Jones officiating, followed by cremation.
FOR THE WEEK OF Oct. 1, 2009
FEHRENBACH A Memorial service for Ann Fehrenbach, 65, of Richardson will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. at ARIA Cremation Funeral Home. Ann passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27 in Richardson. Ann was born July 15, 1944 in Waco, TX. She grew up in the Waco, Deleon areas and graduated from Everman High school in 1962. She worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist and specialized in healing. Ann is a past president of the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does. She is survived by her husband, Nick Fehrenbach of Richardson; daughters, Deborah Jonell Peterson of Rockwall and Suzanne Peterson Rines of Minneola, Florida; Grandsons, Ryan Nikolaus Peterson and Kyle Luis Peterson of Rockwall and Granddaughters, Mackenzie Leigh Rines and Amanda Brooke Rines of Minneola, Florida. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, George W. Goodson and Mary Sloan Fails; brother, Billy Wayne Fails and sister, Janyce Wright. Ann was passionate about life. She was young at heart and lived a full life filled with love. She had healing hands, a giving heart, and a strong inner strength. Ann was the best wife, mom, grandma, and friend anyone could hope for. She had a great sense of humor, beautiful blue eyes, and a warm infectious laugh and smile. She is the heart of our family and loved us unconditionally. As a testament of their love, Nick and Ann renewed their wedding vows every three years during their 18 years of marriage. They have an eternal love and shared many wonderful adventures in life. Ann taught her daughters by example to be compassionate, loving, and amazing mothers and to love their children unconditionally. It was a privilege to have her for a mom. Ann was also a joyful and fun loving grandma. She gave her grandchildren undivided attention and love. She taught them to have fun, play hard, and to be fighters. She lives on in their hearts. She was unique and fun, kind and giving, courageous and passionate. Her legacy will live on in our hearts forever. Ann was a truly beautiful person and passed away in Peace knowing her family loved her and she will be their angel. Ann’s loving family will be receiving friends and relatives at ARIA Cremation Funeral Home on Thursday evening, Oct. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.
KING Irene (Ethridge) King, 90, of Dublin died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 at Comanche County Medical Center. She was born on July 19, 1919 in Moore, Okla. to Grover Cleveland Ethridge and Ethel Irene Smith. On Aug. 6, 1939, she was married in Oklahoma City to John Elmer King who preceded her in death. In life, King worked as a nurse. She is survived by two sons, John E. King of Charlotte, N.C. and Kelly Bradford King of Dublin; a daughter, Dustryn Todd of Dublin; a brother, Roy Ethridge of Lake of Pines, TX; a sister Frances Gerhardt of Placentia, Calif., five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. at New Dublin Live Oak Cemetery, Mike Trusty officiating.
NANCE M.L. (Maurice) Nance, 73, of DeLeon died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth. He was born on Oct. 15, 1935 in DeLeon to Nancy and M.L. Nance, Sr. On June 10, 1955, Nance was married to JoAnn Humphries. In life, he was a member of St. Joe Baptist Church and a graduate of DeLeon High School. He is survived by his wife; a son, Samuel Alvin Nance of Houston; a brother, John Nance of Rowlett and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 28 at Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel, Jackie Auvenshine officiating, with burial at Live Oak Cemetery.
FOR THE WEEK OF Sept. 24, 2009 ARMS Harrell Glenn Arms, 65, of Dublin died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.He was born Feb. 6, 1944 to Raymond J. Arms and Mildred Deloris Lane.Arms was the owner of Arms Bait Co. and Fish Farm, a member of the Masonic Lodge, a reserve constable for Comanche County and a reserve Dublin police officer.He is survived by a sister, Doretha Sharp of Stephenville, three nephews and three nieces.Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Harrell Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m., Rev. Robert Whitefield officiating with burial at Proctor Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Jeremy Arms, Kelly Welch, Warren Welch, Cary Don Welch, Monte Greenwood, Robert Vanzant, Jerry Don Strube, Ladoyt Northcutt, James Rachley and Durwood Strube. Memorials may be made to the Dublin Masonic Lodge.
BRADBERRY Darla June Bradberry, 48, of Dublin died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at her home.She was born June 19, 1961 in New Braunfels to Gerald D. Hudson and Juanita J. Cottle.On Nov. 19, 1988, she was married to Charlie H. Bradberry in Proctor.She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Heather Rasberry of Dublin and Christie Joseph of Stephenville; two sisters Cherye Rae of Irving and Terri Stone of Stephenville; a brother, Jimmy Hudson of Dublin and two grandchildren.Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. at Patrick Street Church of Christ, Mike Trusty officiating, with burial at Erath Gardens of Memory.Pallbearers were: Jeff Whitley, Ray Sissom, Steve Barbee, Chad Rasberry, Shane Joseph and Timothy Anglin. Memorials may be made to the Love Basket food pantry in Dublin.
SUTER Kyle Thomas Suter died on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009. He was born Sept. 12, 1985 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN to Tom & Sue Suter. He married Michelle Amber Marshall on October 4, 2008. He worked for Ikon Office Solutions and was a member of the Business Professionals of America and the Sons of the American Legion.Kyle was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joan and Tom Suter, Sr.; and a grandfather, Marshall Richardson. Kyle is survived by his loving wife, his parents; his son, Parker; two brothers, Phil Alexander and Jerry Alexander; a sister, Kellie Adams; his grandmother, Juanita Richardson Reinhard, step grandfather, Art Reinhard; three nephews, two nieces; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 at Ben Davis Christian Church in Indianapolis, IN, officiated by Pastor Jerry Williams, with burial at West Ridge Park Cemetery.
FOR THE WEEK OF Sept. 17, 2009
COOK Gerald Cook, 69, of Dublin, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in a Dallas hospital.He was born April 10, 1940 in Dublin to Martin Holt Cook and Eunice Rhuden (Hancock). He married Elizabeth Hancock Feb. 23, 1985. A lifelong Dublin resident, Cook received a heart transplant in 1995 and a kidney transplant in 2006. He was a former member of the Dublin police department, an Air Force veteran, a member of the Gem and Mineral Club, a member of the Dublin American Legion and was also a retired machinist with General Dynamics.Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; four daughters and son-in-laws, Terri and Brant White, Tonya and Terry Dobson, all of Stephenville, Rhonda and Greg Fossett of Fort Worth and Christy and Alfredo Gonzalez of Hurst; a son, John Bryant of Stephenville; nine grandchildren, Taylor Paige, Jeck, Taylor, Clancy, Patrick, Brittany, Shelby, Tristan and Tatum; and a sister-in-law, Wynon Cook of Dublin. Funeral services were on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Harrell Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Erath Gardens of Memories. Dean Bradley and Rev. Gerald Freeman officiated.
JONES James A. Jones, 64, of DeLeon died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 in Dublin.He was born on May 17, 1945 in Formosa, Ark. to James Thurman and Mable Yancey Jones.On Aug. 31, 1992, he was married to Dana Lea McElhaney in Las Vegas, Nev.Jones was a repairman and a Purple Heart recipient for his service in Vietnam.He is survived by his wife; daughters, Jessica Garcia of San Angelo, Stacey Jones and Michelle Jones of Fresno, Calif., Nickoal Jones of Burleson, Jaynie Jones, Hope Narvaez, Harley Hasty, Leeanne Jones and Sarah Serena Jones, all of DeLeon, a sister Ollie Myrle Schultz of St. Louis, Mo. and four grandchildren.Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 14 at Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. David Kelly officiating, followed by cremation.RACKLEYReva Rackley, 95, of Proctor, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at a Comanche nursing home.She was born Sept. 10, 1914 in Proctor to Barney Rufus Pinson and Faye (Kay) Pinson.On Dec. 24, 1934, she was married to James Fred Rackley in Eastland County who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mozelle Sturkie and a brother, John Henry Pinson.She worked at Sidrna Manufacturing Company and was a member of Proctor Baptist Church.She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Evans of Proctor; one son, James Rackley of Comanche; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Proctor Cemetery, Rev. Robert Whitefield officiating.
WILKINSON Ward Kraemer Wilkinson, 92, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. He was born on July 10, 1917 in Iredell, Texas. He graduated from Dublin High School and was a member of the 1938 Hall of Fame Texas Christian University National Championship football team. He was also awarded a Bronze Star for his time in the U.S. Army. Ward is survived by his wife, Evelyn, daughter, Connie Wittenbraker of Houston; son, Mark Wilkinson of Plano; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A private family burial was held Saturday, Sept. 12. A Memorial Service will be held at a later announced date at the Buckingham.
FOR THE WEEK OF Sept. 10, 2009 JOHNSON Don Johnson, 65, of Comanche died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at Comanche County Medical Center.He was born Oct. 25, 1943 in Gorman to Pitt Johnson and Mildred Johnson. In life, he was a sheller operator for Gold Kist Peanuts in Comanche and Comyn.He is survived by a son, Steve Johnson of Comanche and a sister, Belva Hipps of Arkadelphia, Ark. Graveside services were Saturday, Sept. 5 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Comanche County, Rev. Ronnie Calcote officiating. LEACH Ethel Joyce (Turney) Palmer Leach, 78, of Early died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 at C.A.R.E. Nursing Center in Early. She was born on June 6, 1931 in Dublin to Troy and Mozelle (Pegues) Turney.She was married on Dec. 31, 1993 to Leon Nelson Leach who preceded her in death on May 2, 1999.In life, Leach was a food service supervisor at Golden Age Manor.She was also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Jean.She is survived by three daughters, Pat Register of Early and Sherry Sutton and Brenda Palmer, both of Dublin; a brother Kenneth Turney of Granbury; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Graveside services were Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Carlton Cemetery, Bro. Miles officiating. FOR THE WEEK OF Sept. 3, 2009 GRACE Lynda Wayne Bingham Grace, 66, of DeLeon died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 at Comanche County Medical Center.She was born April 23, 1943 in Gorman to Graham and Izora Carroll Bingham.In life, she worked as a paralegal.She is survived by three sons, Jay Grace of Cisco, Leslie Grace of Rising Star and Dale Grace of DeLeon; two brothers, Garlan Bingham of DeLeon and Jerry Bingham of Blanket; a sister, Wadena Cogburn of Denton, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Graveside services were Tuesday, Sept. 1 at DeLeon Cemetery, Bro. Kenneth Wilson and Bro. Jackie Auvenshine officiating. MARTINDALE Paul Martindale, 68, of Comanche died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at Abilene Regional Medical Center in Abilene.He was born on Sept. 16, 1940 in Texarkana, TX to Hoyt Douglas Martindale and Bessie Alfredo (Hoover) Martindale. On Nov. 17, 1987, he was married to Barbara Ann Taylor in Comanche.In life, Martindale served in the U.S. Navy, was a truck driver and worked for Bradberry Feed Mill.He was preceded in death by a brother, William Ray Pearson and a sister, Clyde Faith Jenkins.He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Katy Ashcraft of Peaster and Paula Sue Roberts of Abilene; a son, Douglas Allan Martindale of Fort Worth; a brother, Matthew Martindale of Fort Worth and numerous grandchildren.Graveside services were Wednesday, Sept. 2 at Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche, Rev. Kenneth Steele officiating.PITTMANJeannette Goodwin Pittman died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at the age of 83, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeannette (Jean) was born in the small community of Purvis to Iva Nell and Ernest Lloyd Goodwin. She married James Alfred Pittman when he returned from captivity in the Philippines following the end of World War II. Jeannette and Al had three children, Al Jr., Linda and Ernie Pittman. She was preceded in death by her husband and her son, Ernie. During her life in Dublin and South Texas, Jeannette was known for her entrepreneurial spirit. She was also known for her love of nature, home restoration and the creation of beautiful gardens. Survivors include a brother, Robert Goodwin, a sister, Nelda Ruth Echols, and her children, Al Pittman Jr. and Linda Dane. She is also survived by six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.Graveside service will be in Old Dublin Memorial Park, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 under direction of Harrell Funeral Home.
RICHBURG Gerald Richburg, 79, of DeLeon died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at Colorado City, TX.He was born on April 21, 1930 in Lorenzo, TX to R.M. "Rhonnie" and Kathleen Shirey Richburg.On Aug. 20, 1982, he was married to Myrtle Phariss Salmon in Stephenville.In life, Richburg was a mechanic for Mobil Oil Co.He was preceded in death by two sons, David Hanks Richburg and Clayton Salmon.He is survived by his wife; three sons, Matt Salmon of Colorado City, Mike Hanks of Houston and Zayne Salmon of McKinney; four daughters, Toni Jones of Andrews, TX, Rhonda Bell of Blanco, TX, Terri Owens of Colorado City and Jaye Golden of DeLeon; a sister, La Verne Lemon of Stephenville; 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel in DeLeon, Bro. Glenn Jones officiating, with burial at DeLeon Cemetery. SPIVEY Sue Spivey, 64, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Fort Worth after waging a long battle with amyloidysis, a rare blood disorder. She was born July 20, 1945, in Seymour to B.F. and Jewell Dodd Tucker. She married George Spivey, April 21, 1978, in Brownfield. Mrs. Spivey, a longtime employee of GTE, was a member of the First Baptist Church in Seymour.Survivors include daughters, Patti Miller of Dublin, Cindee Goodwin of Early; five grandchildren; two sisters, Donna Spikes of Seymour and Daphna Simpson of Mansfield and two brothers, Charles Tucker of Burlington, Colo. and John Edd Nelson of Seymour. Funeral service was Sunday in Holly Hills Mausoleum Chapel in Granbury under direction of Wylie Funeral Home The family has requested that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
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