Harry married Cynthia Luvenia Langston 11 Feb 1867, Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas, USA. Cynthia (daughter of Henry Singleton Langston and Cynthia Harlin Walker) was born 28 Sep 1846, Osage Township, Benton County, Arkansas, USA; died 21 Mar 1922, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, USA; was buried , Oakland Cemetery - Duster, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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BOLT BRINGS INSTANT DEATH TO LEE HAMLIN

Friend In Automobile Few Feet Away Unhurt; Funeral Thursday

Lee Hamlin, 64, pioneer farmer, was killed instantly by a bolt of lightning at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday as he stepped from a car to direct a visitor back to town.

He was killed near his home thirteen miles north of Big Spring.

Hamlin had been sitting in the automobile with J.H. Kirkpatrick before he stepped from the car and walked to the front of the car to point out the best route back to the city.

"There was a flash and a clap," Kirkpatrick said, "and when I could see again he was lying on the ground in front of the car."

Force of the bolt shredded Mr. Hamlin's hat into scores of pieces. His body was badly burned by the electrical discharge. Mr. Kirkpatrick was unhurt. The bolt came from a small thunder head.

Born in Missouri more than sixty-four years ago, Hamlin had farmed in this county for more than thirty years.

Still very active despite his years, he had been supervising the unloading of posts and wire immediately previous to his death.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Sarah Hamlin, one daughter, Mrs. Roy McNew, and two sons, Monta and Orbie.

Mr. Hamlin also leaves five sisters and one brother. They are R.D. Hamlin of Midland and Mmes. Nora Harrison of Jayton, Will Haynes, Jim Woodie and Jim Crow all of Gorman, and Charles Vandiver of Rogers, N.M. Eight grandchildren survive.

Masonic lodge here will be in charge of services at the graveside. Rev. M.J. Wise of the Church of Christ will speak the last rites for Hamlin from the Eberley Funeral Chapel 10 a.m. Thursday.

(Published in The Big Spring Daily Herald on October 11, 1933)

Lehman married Sarah Matilda Burleson 31 Dec 1890, Comanche County, Texas, USA. Sarah was born 10 Aug 1870, Leon County, Texas, USA; died 4 Oct 1950, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Oct 1950, Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. A. J. Harrison Dead At Jayton

STAMFORD, Aug. 23-(Spl) - Mrs. A. J. Harrison, 58, resident of Jayton for 31 years, died at her home today. Funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the family home with burial in the Jayton cemetery under direction of Kinney Funeral Home of Stamford.

She had been a member of the Church of Christ since childhood.

Survivors are her husband; four sons, Newton of Odessa, L. C. of Dallas, George of Jayton and J. D. of Goldsmith; and nine daughters, Hattie Mae Harrison of Jayton, and Mmes. Lola Hutto of Rotan, Leona Eledy of Spur, Thelma Gallagher of Spur, Beulah Wood of Bristow, Coline Burk of Malone, Ola Cox of Carlsbad, N.M., Lulu Hunter of Electra, and B. Patterson of Dickens.

(Published in The Abilene Reporter-News on August 24, 1938)

Elnora married Andrew Jackson Harrison 1 Jan 1891, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, USA. Andrew was born 15 May 1868, Alabama, USA; died 17 Oct 1958, Rotan, Fisher County, Texas, USA; was buried 19 Oct 1958, Jayton Cemetery - Jayton, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Beaetta married Pinkney Franklin Ford 8 Dec 1891, Stephenville, Erath County, Texas, USA. Pinkney was born 1869, Tippah County, Mississippi, USA; died 6 Jan 1905, Dallas, Collin County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Beaetta — James Walker Woody. James was born 29 Dec 1861, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; died 16 Sep 1935, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas, USA; was buried 17 Sep 1935, Elm Cemetery - Gorman, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Alta A. Crow, 81, of 7842 Hemlock Drive, died Tuesday in a local hospital. She had been a resident of El Paso 18 months and was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by six sons, including J. T. Crow, of El Paso, and three daughters. Her body was sent by Kaster and Maxon to DeLeon, Texas, for burial.

(Published in The El Paso Herald Post on May 11, 1960)



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Services Held for Mrs. Crow

Services for Mrs. Alta Crow, 81, 7824 Hemlock, El Paso, who passed away in that city on May 10, 1960, were held at the Church of Christ here Saturday, May 14 at 10:00 A.M. with D. L. Ashley, the minister, officiating.

The deceased was born April 20, 1879 in Comanche to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamlin.

Survivors are: Claude Crow of Colorado City, Ira Crow of Waller, R. A. Crow of Orange, J. T. Crow of El Paso, Harry Crow of Houston and Harlin Crow of Beaumont, sons; Mrs. Alvie Pritchett of Austin, Mrs. J. P. Joiner of Iraan and Mrs. J. B. Hurst of Falls Church, Virginia, daughters.

Bob Hamlin of Midland, a brother, and Mrs. Charlie Vandiver of Amarillo, a sister, also survive as well as a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Music was by a vocal group of the Church of Christ.

Pallbearers were: Calvin Frasier, Irvin Frasier, Ira Frasier, Harry Huddleston, Bascom McClellan and Robert McClellan.

Interment was in the Oakland Cemetery with Higginbotham Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The De Leon Free Press on May 19, 1960)

Alta married James David Crow 28 Dec 1895, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, USA. James (son of John Thomas Crow and Calpernia Luvena Doyle) was born 30 Jul 1874, Stoddard County, Missouri, USA; died 25 Nov 1947, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas, USA; was buried 28 Nov 1947, Oakland Cemetery - Duster, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Flora — William Michael Haynes. William was born 28 Aug 1882, Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas, USA; died 12 Sep 1972, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas, USA; was buried 14 Sep 1972, Oakland Cemetery - Duster, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Martha Eddie Burleson 22 Jul 1902, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, USA. Martha was born 7 Jul 1884, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 18 Feb 1974, Midland, Midland County, Texas, USA; was buried 20 Feb 1974, Resthaven Memorial Park - Midland, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Vandiver Rites Today in Gorman

GORMAN (RNS) - Funeral for Mrs. Fannie Jane Vandiver, 80, of Amarillo, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Gorman Church of Christ with Audy Moore, minister, officiating.

Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Comanche County with arrangements by Higginbotham Funeral Home of Gorman.

Mrs. Vandiver, a former resident of Gorman, died Thursday morning in Amarillo.

She was born Oct. 13, 1885, in Comanche County. She married D. V. Vandiver Dec. 2, 1901 in Abilene.

She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, of Amarillo; three sons, Carl, Chester and Loyd; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Abilene Reporter-News on May 7, 1966)

Fannie married Charlie Dean Vandiver 2 Dec 1901, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA. Charlie was born 2 Sep 1879, Okolona, Clark County, Arkansas, USA; died 25 Mar 1969, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA; was buried 28 Mar 1969, Oakland Cemetery - Duster, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs R.W. (Della) McNew, 92, died Thursday morning at her home following a lengthy illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. Claude Craven, pastor, and Rev. Guy White, pastor at East Fourth Street Baptist Church, officiating.

Burial will be at Trinity Memorial Park.

She was born Jan. 21, 1893, in Gorman. She married Roy W. McNew Aug. 22, 1914, in Huto. He died Sept. 24, 1967.

She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church and the Big Spring Rebekah Lodge No. 284. She attended college at Stepp. She also attended the Catholic convent in Stanton for one year because it was the only school in the county at that time.

She moved to Howard County in 1903 in a covered wago with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee S. Hamlin. they farmed and ranched north of Big Spring until 1936 when they moved to Big Spring.

Her daughter, Callie Bennett, was living with her at the time of her death.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, R.X. "Jack" McNew and Ruth McNew of Big Spring; three daughters, Callie Bennett; Mrs. Jeff (Bonnie) Skeen and Mrs. Dwight (Gerturde) McCann, all of Big Spring; one son-in-law, Byron McCracken of Big Spring; one brother, O.E. Hamlin of Big Spring; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren.

Other relatives include one daughter, Ethel Mae McCracken, who died Oct. 31, 1977; a granddaughter, Polly Clem, who died in July 1975; a grandson, Timothy Davidson, who died on Dec. 25, 1980, and one brother, M.L. Hamlin, deceased.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Rodgers, Robert Cline, William McNew, Rodney Cline, Danny Clark and Rube McNew.

(Published in The Big Spring Herald on April 5, 1985)

Delia married Roy Wayne McNew 22 Aug 1914, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Roy was born 22 Mar 1894, Denton, Denton County, Texas, USA; died 24 Sep 1967, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 26 Sep 1967, Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Monta L. Hamlin, 83, died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Nalley-Pickle Rosewood Chapel. Officiating will be Royce Clay, minister of the 14th and Main Street Church of Christ. Burial will be in Mount Olive Memorial Park.

He was born Jan. 10, 1896, in Gorman, Tex. He had resided in Big Spring since 1903, when he moved here from Comanche. He was affiliated with the Church of Christ. He attended Draughn's Business College in Abilene. A former rancher, he retired in 1966.

He moved from his ranch into Big Spring after his retirement.

Survivors include his daughter, Juanita Hamlin; a grandson, Hulen Lee Hamlin, Plainview; two great-granddaughters; three nieces, three nephews; a sister, Mrs. R.W. McNew, Big Spring; and a brother, O.E. Hamlin, Big Spring.

Pallbearers will be Jack Buchanan, Delbert Stanley, Nolan Stanley, Macon Ulmer, Neil Spencer and Ross Westbrook.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Lloyd in 1940 and Clinton in 1969.

(Published in The Big Spring Herald on August 24, 1979)

Monta married Pauline Reynolds 1 Oct 1916, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Pauline was born 12 Apr 1900, Denton, Denton County, Texas, USA; died 14 Aug 1994, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried , Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Orba married Katie Gertrude Turner 20 Dec 1934, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA. Katie was born 9 Mar 1908, Rotan, Fisher County, Texas, USA; died 1 Jan 1994, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried , Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SNYDER (Staff) - Funeral services for N. J. Harrison, 74, Snyder, are scheduled for 3 p.m. today in the Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Reeves, pastor of the Westwood Baptist Church of Odessa, officiating. Burial in Hillside Memorial Gardens will be under the direction of Bell - Seale Funeral Home.

Harrison died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday at Cogdill Hospital after a short illness.

He was born Dec. 16, 1891, in Comanche County. A retired pumper, he had lived in Snyder the past 20 years. He was a member of the Baptist church.

Among survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Doyle Farmer of Odessa; and two sons, Loyd Harrison and Wayne Harrison, also of Odessa.

(Published in The Odessa American on November 1, 1966)

Newman married Maude Dell Hagar 18 Dec 1912, Clairemont, Kent County, Texas, USA. Maude was born 5 Oct 1896, Kent County, Texas, USA; died 14 Dec 1984, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried 17 Dec 1984, Hillside Memorial Gardens - Snyder, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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HUNTER, MRS. LELA, 70, of Electra. Died Wednesday Electra hospital. Survivors: Husband, G. A. Hunter; three sons, L. A. Hunter of Dallas, Weldon E. Hunter of Kermit, A. T. Hunter of Wichita Falls; two daughters, Mrs. Nell Carriker of Carlsbad, N. M., Mrs. Pauline Stanford of Electra. Totten Funeral Home of Electra is in charge.

(Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on August 29, 1963)



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Mrs. Hunter Funeral Rites Held Here Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Hunter, 70, who died Tuesday following a long illness, were held at 4:00 PM today from the First Methodist Church.

The Rev. Don Youngblood, pastor, officiated. Burial was m the New Electra Cemetery under direction of the James B. Totten and Son Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Paul Jones, Paul Rapp, Paul Weaver, Howard McDonald, Homer McDonald, and Johnny R. Brown.

A resident of Wichita County for about 40 years, Mrs. Hunter had resided in Electra the past 25 years. She was born February 10, 1893, in Texas. Her husband, G. A. Hunter, is a retired oil operator and drilling contractor.

Survivors include her husband; three sons, A. T. Hunter of Wichita Falls, L. Allen Hunter of Dallas, and Weldon E. Hunter of Kermit; two daughters, Mrs. Nell Carriker of Carlsbad, NM, and Mrs. Raymond Stanford of Electra, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

(Published in The Electra Star-News on August 29, 1963)

Lula married George Allen Hunter 30 Nov 1911, Clairemont, Kent County, Texas, USA. George was born 16 Apr 1888, Willow Point, Wise County, Texas, USA; died 21 Jan 1964, Electra, Wichita County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 Jan 1964, New Electra Memorial Cemetery - Electra, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Nora — Henry Abraham Patterson. Henry was born 31 Jan 1888, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, USA; died 19 Mar 1952, Haskell, Haskell County, Texas, USA; was buried 21 Mar 1952, Rochester Cemetery - Rochester, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral Services Set Today In Dallas For Lee C. Harrison

Funeral services for Lee C. Harrison, 53, independent oil operator who was killed Tuesday in an auto-taxi collision at an Austin street intersection, will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Harrison residence in Dallas.

Burial will be in Dallas under direction of George A. Brewer Funeral home.

Harrison, president of the Prairie Oil and Gas Company of Dallas and head of extensive holdings in nearly all parts of the state, had resided in Lubbock for a number of years, moving to Dallas about three years ago.

Harrison, who was en route to downtown Austin from that city's airport was thrown from the taxi-cab in which he and two attorneys were riding after the vehicle was in collision with an automobile.

Miss Mary Hogan, Lubbock accountant who for several years was employed by Harrison, left early Wednesday to attend funeral services in Dallas.

(Published in The Lubbock Morning Avalanche on December 2, 1948)

Levi married Tommie Frances Evetts 13 Jul 1913, Nolan County, Texas, USA. Tommie was born 1 Sep 1896, Culberson County, Texas, USA; died 7 Apr 1981, Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, USA; was buried 10 Apr 1981, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens - Converse, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Levi — Loula Mae Mills. Loula was born 22 Jun 1904, Texas, USA; died 26 Nov 1996, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Hattie — . Tidwell. [Group Sheet]

Viola — James Booker Cox. James was born 14 May 1892, Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas, USA; died 1 Oct 1962, De Queen, Sevier County, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Jayton Cemetery - Jayton, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Viola — Moore. [Group Sheet]

George — Sarah Virginia Hamilton. Sarah was born 19 Aug 1894, Wise County, Texas, USA; died 9 Jan 1968, Rotan, Fisher County, Texas, USA; was buried , Jayton Cemetery - Jayton, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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VERNON, Texas - Lorene Hutto, 86, died Tuesday in a Vernon hospital.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sullivan Funeral Home with David A. Dickinson officiating. Burial will be in Olney, Texas, Cemetery.

Hutto was born Nov. 9, 1903, in Jayton, Texas. She and Fred C. Slator were married in 1922 in Shreveport, La. He died in 1926. She and Joseph L. Hutto were married Feb. 14, 1936, in Frederick, Okla. He died in 1944. She was a longtime resident of Vernon and a member of Central Christian Church. Shew as a graduate of Draughon's Business School in Fort Worth. She was a shorthand and typing teacher in Jayton High School. She was also a secretary for doctors and lawyers. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and civic clubs and was a member of several religious organizations before moving to Vernon.

Survivors include a daughter, Marion McCuistion of Vernon; a stepdaughter, Pauline Payne of Azle, Texas; a stepson, Joe of Burleson, Texas; a brother, Pete Harrison of Big Spring, Texas; a sister, Coolene Burch of Rio Vista, Texas; three grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Wichita Falls Times Record News on March 15, 1990)

Lorene married Fred Condie Slater 5 May 1922, Union County, Arkansas, USA. Fred was born 29 Jul 1899, Mechanicsburg, Yazoo County, Mississippi, USA; died 29 Oct 1926, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Kelsey Cemetery - Kelsey, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lorene married Joseph Lealus Hutto 14 Feb 1936, Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma, USA. Joseph was born 16 Apr 1896, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA; died 20 Aug 1944, De Queen, Sevier County, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Restland Cemetery - Olney, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married Willie Mae Childes 24 Dec 1934, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA. Willie was born 24 Apr 1913, Texas, USA; died 18 Mar 1976, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried , Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lena married John Hollis Thornton 7 Nov 1925, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA. John was born 21 Mar 1904, Stephenville, Erath County, Texas, USA; died 31 Jul 1983, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA; was buried , Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens - Littleton, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet]

Beulah married Hugh Robert Wood 1925. Hugh was born 12 Apr 1905, Jack County, Texas, USA; died 29 Aug 1984, Iowa Park, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; was buried , Cottonwood Cemetery - Bryson, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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RIO VISTA - Colleen Harrison Burch, 88, a homemaker, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, at a Hillsboro hospital.

Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Monday at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Chapel. Burial: Rio Vista Cemetery. Visitation: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday the the funeral home.

Collene Harrison Burch was born Feb. 14, 1911, in Jayton, and resided in Rio Vista 48 years prior to moving to Whitney in 1992.

Survivors: Husband, Joe Burch of Rio Vista; sons, Bill Burch of Angel Fire, N.M., Tommy Burch of Rio Vista; daughters, Anna Haynes of Borger, Marion White of Houston, Helen Sims of Cedar Hill; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield
Cleburne, (817) 558-2322

(Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on December 19, 1999)

Collene married Joe Burch 6 Oct 1932, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA. Joe was born 9 Aug 1908, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 12 Sep 2004, Whitney, Hill County, Texas, USA; was buried 15 Sep 2004, Rio Vista Cemetery - Rio Vista, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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THELMA GALLAGHER, of Fort Worth. Survivors: Son, Douglas Gallagher, Fort Worth; daughters, Amy White, San Antonio; grandchildren, Wayne Gallagher, Fort Worth, Danny Gallagher, Fort Worth, Alan White, Germany, Henry White, Saudi Arabia, granddaughter-in-law, Kerry Gallagher, Fort Worth, great grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, Jeremy Gallagher, Fort Worth; brother, Pete Harrison, Big Springs; sisters, Beulah Woods, Iowa Park, Colleen Burch, Rio Vista, Lorene Hutto, Vernon; numerous neices and nephews. Services 11 AM Thursday Gause Ware, Owens & Brumley Memorial Chapel. Mr. John Scott officiating. Interment Mount Olivet. Arrangements GAUSE WARE, OWENS & BRUMLEY, 425 S. HENDERSON. 335-4557.

(Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on October 22, 1986)

Thelma married Houston Douglas Gallagher 28 Dec 1927, Stonewall County, Texas, USA. Houston was born 6 Feb 1905, Grandview, Johnson County, Texas, USA; died 30 May 1979, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Jun 1979, Mount Olivet Cemetery - Fort Worth, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Ernest P. Ford Rites Wednesday

Services will be Wednesday in Vallejo for Ernest P. Ford, 86, who died Friday in a local convalescent hospital.

A native of Greenfield, Texas, he had lived in Vallejo most of his life, where he was a self-employed barber for more than 50 years. He moved to Anchor Bay upon retirement and came to Santa Cruz four years ago.

An Army veteran of World War 1, he was a member of American Legion 104; Moose Lodge; Last Man's Club, all in Vallejo.

Survivors include his wife, Irene; a son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Olivia Ford, all of Santa Cruz; three sisters, Nora Fewell, Floy Morrison and Virgie Sims, and a brother, Tom Woody, all of Texas; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Vallejo at the Wiggins Funeral Home, 524 Capitol St.

Interment will be at the Sunrise Cemetery in Vallejo.

(Published in The Santa Cruz Sentinel on September 10, 1979)

Ernest married Irene Nellie Burkenbine 29 Jan 1918, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA. Irene was born 9 Feb 1899, Nebraska, USA; died 19 Aug 1981, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, USA; was buried 22 Aug 1981, Sunrise Memorial Cemetery - Vallejo, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Virgie Viola Sims, 93, 2766 E. 21st. St., are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ with Earl Danley officiating.

Entombment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Mrs. Sims died Wednesday at Medical Center Hospital. She was born Feb. 9, 1895, in Denton. She married David L. Sims. He died in 1969.

Mrs. Sims had lived in Odessa for 50 years. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Royal Neighbors and American Business women's Association, and was a supervisor distributor for Shaklee Products.

Survivors include a son, Ernest D. Carwile of Johnson City; a daughter, Gillene C. Smith of Odessa; two sisters, Floy Morrison of Gorman and Nora Fewell of Sealy; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

the family suggests memorials to Odessa Christian School.

Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Odessa American on October 6, 1988)

Virgie — John Samuel Carwile. John was born 26 Oct 1894, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 13 Jan 1984, Dublin, Erath County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 Jan 1984, Evergreen Cemetery - Gustine, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Virgie married David Leroy Sims 3 Jul 1939, Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, USA. David was born 4 Jun 1881, Wyatt, Jackson County, Louisiana, USA; died 18 Sep 1969, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 21 Sep 1969, Sunset Memorial Gardens - Odessa, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GORMAN (RNS) - James Elmer Ford, 77, of Sealy, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday at the Sealy Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Gorman Church of Christ.

Audie Moore of Eastland will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery near here, directed by Higginbotham Funeral Home.

Born Aug. 23, 1897, in Comanche County, he was raised in Gorman and attended public schools here. Mr. Ford was a retired carpenter and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. William Bramer of Cottonwood, Ariz., Mrs. Pete Mazza of Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. Buck Williams of Yuma, Ariz., Mrs. Ben Keith of Andrews and Mrs. Byrch Telford of Roswell, N. M.; one son, Joe French of Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Virgie Sims of Odessa, Mrs. Floy Morrison of Gorman and Mrs. Nora Fewell of Sealy; and two brothers, E. P. Ford of Gualala, Calif., and Tommy Woody of Katy.

He was preceded in death by his wife and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pinkney Ford of Gorman.

(Published in The Abilene Reporter-News on September 6, 1974)

James — Rachel Ora Holmes. Rachel was born 30 Jul 1899, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 9 Jul 1968, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA; was buried 12 Jul 1968, Missoula Cemetery - Missoula, Montana, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Ora Mary Hamilton 10 May 1947, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA. Ora was born 7 Oct 1906, Midland, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA; died 2 Mar 1957, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried 4 Mar 1957, Ector County Cemetery - Odessa, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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ALBA - Services for Floy Fidelia Morrison, 105, Alba, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Higginbotham Funeral Home, Gorman, with Durward Webb officiating. Local arrangements are with Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba.

Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Gorman.

Mrs. Morrison died Nov. 28, 2005, at her residence. She was born March 30, 1900, in Anson to Pinkney Franklin and Beatta Laura Hamlin Ford. She was a longtime resident of the Gorman area before moving to Alba in 1992. She was a member of Alba Church of Christ and worked as a licensed vocational nurse at Blackwell Hospital for more than 30 years and also did private nursing.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Leslie Felix Crenshaw and Horace Morrison; daughter, Jo Underwood; son, Herbert Crenshaw; grandson, Michael Clayton Underwood; granddaughter, Leslie Leighann Harrington; great-grandson, Conrad Paul Clapp; four brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include son, Gene Crenshaw, Alba; daughter, Patricia Harrington, Sulphur Springs; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in Alba.

(Published in The Tyler Morning Telegraph on November 29, 2005)

Floy married Leslie Felix Crenshaw 15 May 1918. Leslie was born 17 Jan 1900, Holland, Bell County, Texas, USA; died 17 Jul 1928, Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, USA; was buried , Oakland Cemetery - Duster, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Floy married Horace Morrison 24 Jun 1933, Bellville, Austin County, Texas, USA. Horace was born 6 Jun 1895, Erath County, Texas, USA; died 10 May 1937, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; was buried 12 May 1937, Victor Cemetery - Victor, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Nora married John Willard Fewell 24 Jun 1924, Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, USA. John was born 10 Dec 1901, Iredell, Bosque County, Texas, USA; died 29 Oct 1992, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Sealy Cemetery - Sealy, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for P. F. Ford, 65, of 1701 Ave. B, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche County with Ernest Smith, minister officiating.

Mr. Ford died Thursday at 2:40 p.m. in the Brownwood Community Hospital following a five month illness.

Born May 19, 1905 in Comanche County, he was a carpenter and had lived in Brown County about 14 years. He married Lorena Hurst in Comanche Oct. 21, 1933.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jerry Ford of Austin and Pete Ford of Joshua; a daughter, Mrs. Myrna Jones of San Antonio; three brothers, E. P. Ford of Gualaca, Calif.; J. E. Ford of Yuma, Ariz.; and T. E. Woody, of Katy; three sisters, Mrs. Virgie Sims of Odessa, Mrs. Floy Morrison of Gorman and Mrs. Nora Fewell of Sealy; and four grandchildren.

(Published in The Brownwood Bulletin on February 19, 1971)

Patrick married Ellie Lorena Hurst 21 Oct 1933, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, USA. Ellie was born 4 Jan 1911, Duster, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 3 Jul 1989, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas, USA; was buried , Oakland Cemetery - Duster, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Ila Mae Hamilton 29 Dec 1931. Ila was born 23 Dec 1911, Texas, USA; died 3 Sep 1993, DeWitt County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Sep 1993, Murray Memorial Cemetery - Carbon, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

James — Sarah Lorene Heath. Sarah was born 18 Oct 1906, Whitney, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 28 Feb 1994, Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Mar 1994, Memory Gardens of Pampa - Pampa, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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COLORADO CITY -- Claude Cecil Crow, 78, of Colorado City died at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday at Root Memorial Hospital. Services are pending with Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.

Born Jun 4, 1899, in Bell County, he married Clara Wagner Feb. 10, 1940, in Colorado City. He was a member of the Church of Crhist.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mona Whitlow of Peaster, Texas; a son, Cecil Crow of Colorado City; two sisters; four brothers; and five grandchildren.

(Published in the Abilene Reporter News on Thursday, June 16th, 1977.)

Claude married Hester Jane Roberts 5 Jul 1917, Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA. Hester was born 14 Apr 1898, Ozan, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA; died 1 Oct 1988, Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried 3 Oct 1988, Woodberry Forest Cemetery - Madill, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

Claude married Clara Francis Wagner 10 Feb 1940, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, USA. Clara was born 23 May 1906, Hamilton County, Texas, USA; died 25 Mar 1981, Granbury, Hood County, Texas, USA; was buried , Colorado City Cemetery - Colorado City, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Alva — Wiley Woodson Files, Sr.. Wiley was born 7 Mar 1896, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA; died 24 Aug 1979, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA; was buried 27 Aug 1979, Valley Memorial Gardens - McAllen, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Alva — Pritchett. [Group Sheet]

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ORANGE - Robert A. Crow, 71, died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday in Orange Memorial Hospital after an illness. He had lived in Orange 35 years and was a retired pipefitter in Local 195.

Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife Val Crow, a daughter Rita Pate of LaMarque, Tex., two sisters, Alva Files of Baytown and Laverne Hurst of Vienna, Va., four brothers, Claude Crow of Colorado City, Tex., J. T. Crow of El Paso, Ira Crow of Campti, La., and Harry Crow of Pryor, Okla.

(Published in The Beaumont Journal on June 20, 1977)

Robert married Valdoraine Dotson 7 Oct 1940, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. Valdoraine was born 20 Sep 1916, Paris, Lamar County, Texas, USA; died 24 Aug 2008, Spring, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park - West Orange, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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McCAMEY (Staff) - Mrs. Flora Ester Joiner, 57, died in Rankin Hospital about 10 a.m. Saturday after an extended illness.

Mrs. Joiner, born July 16, 1908 in Big Spring, moved from Iraan to McCamey in 1924.

She was married to James P. Joiner in Oakland, Tex., Dec. 23, 1924.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in McCamey Church of Christ with burial in McCamey Cemetery directed by Crites Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Tommy Johnson, and Mrs. Frank Robbins Jr., both of McCamey, Mrs. Willie F. Green, Jal, N.M.; two sisters, Mrs. Alva Pritchard, Houston, Mrs. J. B. Hurst, Kibler Circle, Va.; six brothers, Claud Crow, Colorado City; Arlie Crow, Orange; Ira Crow, Natches, La; J. T. Crow, El Paso; Harry Crow, Tulsa, Okla., and Harlin Crow, Bryan, and seven grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American on May 6, 1966)

Flora married James Piercefield Joiner 23 Dec 1924, Oakland, Colorado County, Texas, USA. James was born 15 Dec 1903, Eros, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 29 Apr 1983, McCamey, Upton County, Texas, USA; was buried 30 Apr 1983, Resthaven Cemetery - McCamey, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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CAMPTI - Ira C. Crow, 68, of Campti died Thursday morning in a Shreveport hospital after a short illness.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today in Campti Baptist Church with the Rev. Miles Walsworth and the Rev. Paul Graves officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery near Fairview under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home of Coushatta.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Inez B. Crow of Campti; one daughter, Alice M. Rachal of Campti; three sons, Phillip B. Crow of Houston, Kenneth Crow of Austin, Texas, and Jerry Massey of Campti; two brothers, Harry Crow of Pryor, Okla., and J.T. Crow of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Alva Files of Baytown, Texas, and Laverne Hurst of Vienna, Va.; and eight grandchildren.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on March 16, 1979)

Ira married Connie Pauline Blair 15 Mar 1936, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. Connie was born 23 Jan 1917, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 13 Nov 2008, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 Nov 2008, De Leon Cemetery - De Leon, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ira — Inez Blackmon. Inez was born 24 Nov 1925, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Aug 2000, Campti, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Zion Baptist Cemetery - Fairview Alpha, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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J.T. CROW, 72, passed away Saturday, June 13, 1987, he was a resident of El Paso for 40 years and a member of the North Loop Church of Christ where he also served as an Elder for several years. He is survived by his wife Etta Belle Crow of El Paso, sons Max Crow of El Paso, Gary Crow of Campbell, TX; daughter Loretta Conley of San Antonio, TX; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister Alva Files of Quincy, LA; and a brother Harry Crow of Locas Grove, OK. Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the North Loop Church of Christ with Mr. Gene Reneau officiating. Interment in Evergreen East Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Calvin Cooper, Marion Thompson, Gary Nelson, John Griffith, Lowell Ragsdale, and Bill Engle. Arrangements by Kaster Maxon and Futrell.

(Published in The El Paso Times on June 15, 1987)

John married Etta Belle Frazier 11 Jun 1932, Duster, Comanche County, Texas, USA. Etta was born 22 Oct 1913, Duster, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 21 Jul 2010, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, USA; was buried 27 Jul 2010, Evergreen Cemetery East - El Paso, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Graveside funeral services for Mr. Harry Cleo Crow 86 of Salina, Ok will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday in the Ghormley Cemetery at Pensacola, OK.

Brother Loren Beck & Brother Keith Cagle will officiate and services are under the direction of the Key Funeral Home of Pryor.

Mr. Crow was born on September 18, 1919 in Duster, TX. He died on December 6, 2005 in Salina, Ok.

The son of James David & Alva (Hamlin) Crow, Harry was the 10th child of twelve and was the 7th son. Being raised around cattle his entire life he left school after the 9th grade to become a cowboy. After sharing limited success in that profession he performed numerous labor jobs until joining the U.S. Navy in 1943. He served on the USS Samar in the Pacific Theater. Upon his being honorably discharged, on a whim he decided to attend Beauty College. This was to lead him to what would become his career for over 20 years selling beauty supplies and teaching others how to use the Loreal products. He was in charge of major hair shows from New York to Los Angles and from Seattle to Miami and all parts in between. After his moving to Mayes County in 1962 he developed an entrepreneural streak he opened the Cash-N-Save Beauty Supply at 109 E. Graham in Pryor, Ok. In 1975 he opened the Patio Garden Restaurant in the back of the building. It was during that time that an out of work hair dresser came in and asked for a job. When he hired Dora Hocutt little did he know that he would find his best friend of his life? They would be together for the next 30 years becoming a major part in the lives of all of Dora's family. He treated her children and grandchildren as though they were his own. Harry never really retired, he continued to sell things having some degree of local notoriety as the "Peanut Man" and in recent years making and selling lawn ornaments. His turkey, trains, beetles, frogs and other critters cover many lawns all over Mayes County.

SURVIVOR INCLUDE: His wife Dora of the home

3-Stepsons: Paul Wayne Hocutt & wife Lisa of Claremore, Ok Charles Hocutt & wife Debbie of Salina, OK Floyd Hocutt & wife Latona of Chouteau, Ok

7-Grandchildren: Travis Hocutt, Darrell & Jessica Hocutt, Bill & Lyndsey Gaddis, Ashley Hocutt, Whitney Hocutt & Andrew Hocutt & Branden Ankeny

6-Great Grandchildren: Stormi, Jena, Berry Hocutt, Macie Hocutt, & Gentry Gaddis, Morgan Giordano

And Numerous Crow Family Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by: His parents, 6- Brothers & 5- Sisters

Harry — Alice Jewel Holloway. Alice was born 30 May 1918, Carbon, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 6 Sep 1992, Eastland, Eastland County, Texas, USA; was buried , Murray Memorial Cemetery - Carbon, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Harry married Gladys Lucille Chance 1965, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas, USA. Gladys was born 1 Oct 1916, Texas, USA; died 24 May 1994, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Harry — Dora Jane Briggs. Dora was born 5 Sep 1924, Adair, Mayes County, Oklahoma, USA; died 3 May 2017, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried 8 May 2017, Ghormley Cemetery - Pensacola, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

Exie married James Bedford Hurst, Sr. 2 Oct 1943, Washington D.C., USA. James was born 7 Mar 1914, Purcellville, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA; died 14 Apr 2002, Hillsboro, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA; was buried , Hillsboro Cemetery - Hillsboro, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Lowell H. Crow, 44, of Ingleside will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of the Hillier Funeral Home. Crow died Sunday in Aransas Pass of a heart attack.

The Rev. N.A. Brawner of the Methodist Church will officiate with burial in Rest-Ever Memorial Park under the direction of Hillier Funeral Home.

Crow, a resident of Bryan for 14 years, was born in Comanche County on April 22, 1924. He was the manager of the local Sterling Electronic Co. and recently became the Regional Manager for Sterling Electronics. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, serving in the US Navy Submarine Service, and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Imogene Crow of Ingleside; two sons, Ronald Lowell Crow of Charleston, S.C., and Gregory Alan Crow of Ingleside; two daugters, Mrs. Robert Porter Wood, Jr. of Bryan, and Mrs. William R. Whitley of Ingleside; five brothers, Arlie Crow of Orange, Harry Crow of Choutau, Okla., Ira Crow of Natcitoches, La., J.T. Crow of El Paso, and Claud Crow of Colorado City, Colo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Alva Pritchett of Houston, and Mrs. Laverne Hurst of Falls Church, Va.

Pallbearers will be Gary DeHaven, Bill Bullock, Berry Risinger, Roy Kelly, R.B. Hughes, and John Douglas.

(Published in the Bryan Daily Eagle on August 19, 1968)



Obituary:

Former Wichitan Succumbs Sunday

Lowell Harlan Crow, former resident of Wichita Falls, died Sunday in his Corpus Christi home.

Services will be in the Bryan Central Church of Christ.

Crow, a retired Naval veteran attended Hardin College and left Wichita Falls for Bryan in 1954. He was employed by an appliance firm, here and had been manager and part owner of a store in Corpus Christi.

Survivors include his wife, Imogene, of Corpus Christi; two daughters, Mrs. Judy Whitley, Corpus Christi, .and Mrs. Larry Wood, College Station; and two sons, Ronnie Crow, serving with the Navy in North Carolina, and Greg Crow, Corpus Christi.

(Published in The Wichita Falls Times on August 19, 1968)

Lowell married Imogene Evelyn Brothers 24 Oct 1942, Tillman County, Oklahoma, USA. Imogene (daughter of Marvin Brothers and Euva Olene McIntyre) was born 25 Nov 1926, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA; died 21 May 1989, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 May 1989, Rest-Ever Memorial Park - Bryan, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GORMAN - Ruth Haynes Reeves, 73, of Gorman, a retired nurse, died at 4:21 p.m. Thursday at Eastland Memorial Hospital.

The body will be cremated and memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are being directed by Higginbotham Funeral Home of Gorman.

(Published in The Abilene Reporter-News on May 4, 1984)

Ruth married Roscoe Reeves, Sr. 20 Jun 1936, Eastland, Eastland County, Texas, USA. Roscoe was born 4 Jun 1892, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas, USA; died 27 Apr 1973, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA; was buried 28 Apr 1973, Gorman Cemetery - Gorman, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married G.M. Rose [Group Sheet]

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John William Haynes died Wednesday in his Loomis home. He was 74.

Mr. Haynes was born in Gorman, Texas, in 1915 and was a resident of Loomis for the past nine years. He was also a former resident of Los Altos.

He was a retired builder.

Mr. Haynes is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Geoffroy of Loomis, and son, Michael Haynes of Loomis; grandson, Aaron Geoffroy of Loomis; and granddaughters, Jessica Geoffroy and Marianna Haynes. He is also survived by his brothers, James Haynes of San Jose and Bill Haynes of Texas.

A private family service will be held in Loomis. For more information, call 652-5270.

Burial will be at the Gate of the Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Los Altos.

(Published in The Roseville Press-Tribune on July 7, 1989)

John — Florence Agnes Kearney. Florence was born 21 Jan 1908, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA; died 4 Mar 1978, Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California, USA; was buried , Gate Of Heaven Catholic Cemetery - Los Altos, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Naoma Ruth Wilcox 18 May 1946, California, USA. Naoma was born 17 May 1915, Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan, USA; died 4 Mar 1998, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; was buried , Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery - San Antonio, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Hulon married Julia Christine Baker 16 Apr 1938, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA. Julia was born 18 Dec 1918, Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, USA; died 4 Apr 2010, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried , Resthaven Memorial Park - Midland, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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DE LEON - Lily Mae McGee, 93, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999 at a nursing home. Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Dunn Cemetery near Colorado City, directed by Nowlin Funeral Home.

(Published in The Abilene Reporter News on December 30, 1999)



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DE LEON - Lily Mae McGee, 93, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at a local nursing home.

Graveside service: 11 a.m. Friday in Dunn Cemetery, near Colorado City in Scurry County.

Lily McGee was born April 22, 1906, in Lamesa, to R.D. Hamlin Sr. and Martha Burleson Hamlin, both deceased. She married Poley P. McGee June 30, 1929, in Midland. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Colorado City.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jan. 22, 1977; three brothers; and one sister.

Survivors: Sons, Lane McGee of De Leon, Larry McGee of Weatherford; daughter, Ialee Turner of Midland; brother, Harry Hamlin of Midland; sister, Florene Vessel of Midland; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Nowlin Funeral Home
De Leon, (254) 893-2021

(Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on December 29, 1999)

Lily married Poley P. McGee 30 Jun 1929, Midland, Midland County, Texas, USA. Poley was born 24 Oct 1897, Sterling County, Texas, USA; died 21 Jan 1977, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 Jan 1977, Dunn Cemetery - Dunn, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Orville — Zada Stella Richman. Zada was born 4 Jul 1913, Denton, Denton County, Texas, USA; died 28 Jul 1997, Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, USA; was buried , Resthaven Memorial Park - Midland, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Orville — Stella Mae Dodson. Stella was born 27 Sep 1915, Oklahoma, USA; died Mar 1986, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA; was buried , Memorial Park Cemetery - Amarillo, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Wade Cochran Webb. Wade was born 12 Jan 1907, Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, USA; died 27 Nov 1949, Midland, Midland County, Texas, USA; was buried 29 Nov 1949, Resthaven Memorial Park - Midland, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Sara Ann Lunn 29 Oct 1939, Midland, Midland County, Texas, USA. Sara was born 27 Jul 1916, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, USA; died 26 Oct 2000, Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Florine Vessel, 89 of Midland, died Saturday, June 6. Services are pending with Ellis Funeral Home.

(Published in The Midland Reporter-Telegram on June 7, 2009)



Obituary:

Florine Hamlin Vessel Florine Hamlin Vessel, beloved mother of Martha "Marty" Banner, left this earth on Saturday morning, June 6, 2009 with her daughter at her side. To those lucky enough to meet her, she always had a smile on her face and humor in her heart.

Florine Hamlin was born July 15, 1919 in Dawson County, Texas to Robert David Hamlin and Martha Eddy Hamlin. She was the fifth of seven children. The family moved to Midland in 1924. Florine was a graduated of Midland High School. After attending Ross Secretarial School, she worked for George Abell for ten years and Glass and Myrick Insurance for twenty years. In 1952, she married Bill "W.O." Vessel. He preceded her in death in March, 1987. She enjoyed a Christian life and lived faithfully as a true and dedicated Christian. Florine loved her many nieces and nephews and enjoyed making salt water taffy, divinity and other sweets to share with them. She loved her garden and canning black-eyed peas which were the mainstay of her family traditions. Florine loved to entertain her relatives who came to visit often. She liked to ride the many horses her husband and daughter traded for so often and thought they were terrible to keep trading the horses she had grown attached to. Later in life, Florine enjoyed fishing, cooking, and going to their lake house at Colorado City Lake. She had a fondness for Parakeets and Siamese Cats. Florine collected miniature cats, which were allover her home.

Florine was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, H. "Bud", John, R.D., Clyde and Harry; and sisters, Lily and Marie.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Martha Banner and husband Greg; three grandchildren, Brian Walker, Chassi Hardin and husband Kevin, Covan Banner; five great-grandchildren, Leandra Gilmore, Mariah Gilmore, Dylan Gilmore, Keyli and Brandon Ho; sister-in-law, Chris Hamlin and her children, Susan , Tony Hamlin and his wife Becky; nieces, Ialee Turner and husband Walter and their children, Clay, Kaylynn and Suzanne and her daughters, Cody and Mandy all of Midland, Nancy and Robert Taylor and their daughter ,Christy and many other loving relatives.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Midland and Trinity Haven for their support and care. They are thankful for the many friends from Westside Church of Christ who loved her and ministered to her, who were saddened at her passing but rejoice for her new life in heaven. Praise the Lord!

The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bob Porterfield officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park North. A reception for family and friends will follow at West Side Church of Christ.

Pallbearers will be Covan Banner, Brian Walker, Tony Hamlin, Kevin Hardin, Jim Lorenz and Clay Turner. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Williams, Don Mitchell, Eldon Reams, Wilbur Harkness, and Jim Powell.

The printed poem, "Your Face Speaks" was written by Mark Mercer who dedicated it to Florine for her spirit and kindheartedness in thinking of helping others after Bill died. She lived a life that anyone would be proud of and that her family looked up to.

You don't have to tell
How you live each day
You don't have to say
If you work or you play
A tried true barometer
Serves in its place
However you live it
Will show in your face.
The false, the deceit
That you bear in your heart
Will not stay inside
Where it first got its start
For sinew and blood
Are a thin veil of lace
What you bear in your heart
You wear in your face.
If you life is unselfish
If for others you live
For not what you get
But how much you can give
If you live close to God
In His infinite grace
You don't have to show it,
It shows in your face.

Thank you for being there for us so many times. What would our family be without you and all of the West Kentucky members that have shown what being a Christian is all about. Thank you to West Side Church of Christ members where Florine worshipped and loved so many of her brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church members, St. Paul's Angelican Church, and First Baptist Church for keeping the faith with our family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.

(Published in The Midland Reporter-Telegram from June 9 to June 10, 2009)

Flora married Jeff Willie Davis, Sr. 25 Nov 1944, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA. Jeff was born 15 Dec 1920, New Boston, Bowie County, Texas, USA; died 3 Jun 2013, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Gardens Of Memory Memorial Park - Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet]

Flora married Irlie Larry Bardwell 22 Mar 1949, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA. Irlie was born 4 Jul 1913, Atoka, Atoka County, Oklahoma, USA; died 30 Nov 1980, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 4 Dec 1980, Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Flora married Willie Odell Vessel 6 Nov 1953, Midland, Midland County, Texas, USA. Willie was born 16 Oct 1919, Boyd, Wise County, Texas, USA; died 8 Mar 1987, Midland, Midland County, Texas, USA; was buried , Resthaven North Cemetery - Midland, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Harry married Tennye Louise Hardin 18 Oct 1941, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA. Tennye was born 10 Nov 1920, Snyder, Scurry County, Texas, USA; died 30 Jan 2006, North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Harry married Ruth Tisdale 18 Oct 1970. Ruth was born 23 Aug 1922, Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, USA; died 10 Apr 2004, Midland, Midland County, Texas, USA; was buried 13 Apr 2004, Fairview Cemetery - Midland, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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BAINBRIDGE, Ga. - Carl P. Vandiver, 77, of Attapulgus, Ga., died Sunday at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Attapulgus Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Attapulgus Cemetery.

He was a native of Comanche County, Texas, and had lived in Attapulgus for 45 years. He was a retired building contractor and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Attapulgus Masonic Lodge No. 225 and Hasan Temple of Shrine.

Survivors include his wife, Mattie Clark Vandiver of Attapulgus; four sons, Kenny Vandiver of Long Beach, Calif., Don Vandiver of Tallahassee, James Phelps of Bardstown, Ky., and Robert Phelps of Augusta, Ga.; three daughters, Virginia Baker of Warner Robins, Ga., Carolyn Humerick of Newport, N.C. and Mary Helms, Las Vegas, Nev.; a brother, Lloyd Vandiver of Amarillo, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Tallahassee Democrat on February 2, 1982)

Carl married Estelle D. Sellers 17 Nov 1924, Greer, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA. Estelle was born 7 Mar 1906, Savannah, Jackson County, North Carolina, USA; died 7 Apr 1968, Attapulgus, Decatur County, Georgia, USA; was buried , Attapulgus Methodist Church Cemetery - Attapulgus, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Carl — Mattie Louise Clarke. Mattie was born 24 Sep 1912, Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA; died 19 Sep 2006, Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia, USA; was buried 1 Oct 2006, Attapulgus Methodist Church Cemetery - Attapulgus, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services were conducted this morning in the Oakland Cemetery 7 1/2 miles south of Gorman for C. C. Vandiver, 58, of 312 W. 37th, who died at 10 a.m. Sunday at his home.

Local arrangements were with N. S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors. Arrangements in Gorman were handled by Higginbotham Funeral Home.

Mr. Vandiver was a bookkeeper and resident here since 1935. He was born in Gorman and was a veteran of World War II.

Surviving are two brothers, Curtis of 3304 S. Tyler and Carl P. of Attapulgus, Ga.

(Published in The Amarillo Globe-Times on November 13, 1972)

Chester — Ethel Mae Stinson. Ethel was born 3 May 1919, Oklahoma, USA; died 16 Sep 1981, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA; was buried 17 Sep 1981, Llano Cemetery - Amarillo, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Curtis Lloyd Vandiver, 83, of Amarillo died Friday, May 23, 2003.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Llano Cemetery with Terri Sparks, chaplain, officiating.

Arrangements are by N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd.

Mr. Vandiver served as a technical sergeant with the 234th Army Air Force Base Unit. His unit was awarded the Eame Ribbon with a bronze star for their overseas campaign in Northern France.

He owned and operated Lone Star Auto Radio Repair Service from 1965 to 1995. He was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1475.

He will be fondly remembered for his compassion and kindness to friends and strangers, his unsurpassed popcorn-making abilities and especially his use of household-cleaning ingredients as everyday remedies for aches and pains.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Renfroe Vandiver, on May 1, 2001.

Survivors include a daughter, Vikki Vandiver of Portland; a stepdaughter, Barbara Gwin of Houston; a sister-in-law, Edith Burnam of Amarillo; two grandchildren, Terry Marquez of Houston and Sean Gwin of Sachse; four great-grandchildren, Josh Gwin, Rosa Gwin, Stephanie Gwin and Robert Gwin; two nieces, Jody Wilhite of Amarillo and Jackie Cooper of Santa Fe, N.M.; and an entire neighborhood of friends turned family.

The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176.

(Published in The Amarillo Globe-News on May 26, 2003)

Curtis married Elaine Fern Renfroe 1953, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA. Elaine was born 20 Mar 1915, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA; died 3 May 2001, Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, USA; was buried 7 May 2001, Llano Cemetery - Amarillo, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

R. married Lillie Ruth McGuire 17 Oct 1932, Humble City, Lea County, New Mexico, USA. Lillie was born 29 Nov 1916, Hamilton, Hamilton County, Texas, USA; died 29 Dec 2000, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Jan 2001, Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Baptist Church for Ethel Mae McCracken, 60, who died at 11:20 Monday in a Lubbock hospital following an extended illness.

Dr. Claude Craven, pastor, will officiate. Burial will occur in Trinity Memorial Park under the direction of Nalley-Pickle Funeral Home.

Mrs. McCracken was born April 3, 1917 in Big Spring. She attended public schools in Highway and Knott, and graduated from Big Spring High School.

She later attended Draughan's Business College in Abilene.

She began work with the J.B. Collins Insurance and Loan Agency, then located at 112 E. 2nd, in 1938. World War II interrupted the business, and during this time Mrs. McCracken served as a chief supply clerk at Fort Hood.

The business was reopened after the war at 204 Runnels, and Mrs. McCracken returned to work. After several years she became a partner in the firm.

Later, Mr. Collins sold his share of the business to another longtime employee and sister of Mrs. McCracken, Bonnie Bennett. The name of the firm was then changed to Howard County Insurance Agency.

All in all, Mrs. McCracken's ties with the agency spanned nearly 40 years.

She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, Altrusa International and the Big Spring Insurance Association.

Survivors include a son, Bobby J. McCracken, of the home; her mother, Mrs. R.W. McNew, Big Spring; a brother, R.X. McNew, Big Spring; three sisters, Bonnie Bennett, Gertrude McCann, Callie Bennett, all of Big Spring; an ex-husband, Byron McCracken, Big Spring; a number of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Pallbearers are nephews and cousins, Rexie McNew, Coy Joe McCann, Roy McNew, Tim Davidson, Jerry Bennett, William McNew, Robert Howland and Bobby Dale McNew.

(Published in The Big Spring Herald on November 2, 1977)

Ethel — Byron Odis McCracken. Byron was born 29 Nov 1915, Marlin, Falls County, Texas, USA; died 25 Feb 1997, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried , Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Bonnie married Clarence Jack Bennett 31 Mar 1941, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Clarence was born 7 Sep 1920, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, USA; died 15 Apr 2002, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 18 Apr 2002, Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Bonnie married Clyde Lanom Payne 19 Jan 1952, Globe, Gila County, Arizona, USA. Clyde was born 24 Jan 1910, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 22 Feb 1990, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried , Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Bonnie married Jesse Walter Skeen 21 Aug 1981, Dawson County, Texas, USA; divorced 27 Aug 1992, Morton, Cochran County, Texas, USA. Jesse was born 6 Dec 1907, Borden County, Texas, USA; died 30 Sep 1994, Morton, Cochran County, Texas, USA; was buried , Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gertrude married Dwight Bernard McCann 4 May 1946, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Dwight was born 14 Jul 1920, Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 6 Aug 1987, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 8 Aug 1987, Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Callie Roy Bennett, 75, of Big Spring went to her heavenly home at 10:12 AM Monday, April 25, 2005, at the home of her daughter in The Colony, Texas. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, April 29, 2005, at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Cotton, officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday at Myers & Smith Chapel.

Callie was born December 12, 1929, in Big Spring to R. W. McNew and Delia Hamlin McNew which were long time residents of Howard County. Callie graduated from Big Spring High School in 1946 and attended Howard County Junior College. She worked in nursing for several years, the Howard County Insurance Agency, Bon El Answering Service, B&M Bail Bond, and PAC Tel Paging and Beeper Service. She retired in 2002.

Callie had been a member of Trinity Baptist Church since March 10, 1942. She held a Life Membership in the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers. She was an active member of the Mighty Oaks Senior Citizen Organization and the Gamesters at Trinity Baptist Church. Callie was also a Past Noble Grand of the Big Spring Rebekah Lodge #284. She was selected as the Business Woman of the Year in 1992 by the Scenic Cactus Chapter of America.

She is survived by 1 daughter: Debbie Parker and her husband Benny of The Colony, Texas; 1 son: Jerry Bennett and his wife Donna of Big Spring; and 5 grandchildren: Michelle Parker and C. J. Ashley, both of Lubbock, Stacy Parker of Brownsboro, Scarlet Ashley of San Angelo, and Skyler Ashley of Midland.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 sisters: Bonnie Bennett, Gertrude McCann, and Ethel McCracken, and 1 brother: Jack McNew.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Hamlin, Robert Howland, Skipper Howland, Earl Permenter, Oscar Garza, Scotty McNew, Danny Clark, and Bryan Scroggins.

The family suggests memorials to Trinity Baptist Church Missionary Fund, % Trinity Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1448, Big Spring, Texas 79721.

Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

Callie — G.G. Bennett. [Group Sheet]

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PLAINVIEW - Funeral services for H.C. Hamlin, 51, of Plainview, were to be at 2 p.m. today in the Aiken Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Coffee, pastor, officiating.

Burial was to be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens by Lemons Funeral Home.

Mr. Hamlin, a farmer, was dead on arrival about 9 p.m. Wednesday at a Plainview hospital.

Born in Howard County, he moved to Petersburg in 1953 and to Plainview in 1966. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Hale County Farm Bureau.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances; a stepdaugther, Mrs. Bobby L. Read of Big Spring; a son, Hulan Lee of Plainview; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monta Hamlin of Big Spring; a sister, Miss Juanita Hamlin of Big Spring; and two grandchildren.

(Published in The Amarillo Globe-Times on April 18, 1969)

Harry married Mary Frances Neff 25 Aug 1947, Stanton, Martin County, Texas, USA. Mary was born 13 Aug 1913, Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, USA; died 7 Jan 2004, Plainview, Hale County, Texas, USA; was buried 9 Jan 2004, Parklawn Memorial Gardens - Plainview, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Juanita Hamlin, 84, of Big Spring, died on Monday, January 26, 2004, in a local care facility.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Ralph Anderson, minister of Birdwell Lane Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park.

She was born on January 20, 1920, in Hemphill County, Texas.

Juanita graduated from Big Spring High School in 1938. She served in the United States Army with the Transportation Corps with Booklyn Army Base, New York during World War II. She graduated from Abilene Christian College in 1950 with a BS in Elementary Education. She had worked as a nurse at Webb Air Force Base for 15 years and as a private duty nurse for 5 years. was a member of 14th and Main Church of Christ.

Juanita had been a member of the Rebekah Lodge # 284 since May 1961 and had held all offices at one time or another.

Survivors include one nephew and his wife, Hulan and Billie Hamlin of Aiken; three great nieces and one great nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Monta Lee and Pauline Reynolds Hamlin; two brothers, Harry Clinton Hamlin in 1969 and Monta Lloyd Hamlin in 1940.

The family suggests memorials to the donor's favorite charity.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.

Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

(Published by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring, TX)

L.E. — J. Phillips. [Group Sheet]

L.E. married B.J. Hardcastle [Group Sheet]

L.E. married J.E. Schiller [Group Sheet]

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Norvin Hamlin, 65, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, September 24, 2009, in a Midland hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Ken McIntosh, pastor of First Christian Church, officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 PM to 5 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

He was born on August 27, 1944, in Big Spring, Texas. He was a life long resident of Big Spring and had served in the United States Army. He worked as a shift foreman for Cabot Corporation and Rexene Corporation retiring in 1989. An avid bowler, Norvin bowled 300 games on several occasions. He was a member of First Christain Church.

Survivors include two sons & daughters-in-law, Stephen and Michelle Hamlin of Bentonville, Arkansas and Gregory and Randi Hamlin of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother, Esco Hamlin of Big Spring; five grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.

The family suggests memorials to the Hospice of Midland Inpatient Unit, P. O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702-2621.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.

Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

Norvin married Linda Karen Dolan 9 Sep 1967, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; divorced 17 Jan 1972, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Linda was born 24 Feb 1949, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; died 20 Oct 2007, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 26 Oct 2007, Mount Comfort Cemetery - Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

L married Dorothy Capitola Franklin 15 Oct 1935, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA. Dorothy was born 2 Feb 1919, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA; died 25 May 1992, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried , Elmwood Memorial Park - Abilene, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Bernice Farmer Snyder Rites Today

SNYDER (SC) - Mrs. Bernice Farmer, 47, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday in Cogdell Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Funeral will be held at 4:30 p.m. today at Northside Baptist Church with burial in Hillside Memorial Gardens directed by Bell-Seale Funeral Home.

Mrs. Farmer was born Aug. 20, 1921 in Jayton. She had lived in Snyder the past three years. She was a Baptist.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Maudie Harrison of Snyder; a daughter, Mrs. Brenda Koch of Abilene, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Lavell Earl of Fort Worth, four brothers, L. D. Harrison of Memphis, Tenn., Loyd Harrison and Wayne Harrison, both of Odessa, and N. J. Harrison Jr. of Caney, Kan. and three grandchildren.

(Published in The San Angelo Standard-Times on June 14, 1969)

Doyle — John Charles Farmer. John was born 20 Sep 1913, Kanawha, Red River County, Texas, USA; died 28 Jun 1973, Orange, Orange County, California, USA; was buried 30 Jun 1973, Evergreen Cemetery - Orange, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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ODESSA - Services for Loyd Elwood Harrison, 72, of Odessa will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. Robert Fletcher officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Harrison died Sept. 24, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born March 7, 1925, in Jayton. He married Barbara Harbison Aug. 1, 1953, in Odessa.

Mr. Harrison moved to Odessa in 1934 from Abilene. He was retired from Superior Paraffin Company. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Harrison of Odessa; son, C.A. Popejoy of Odessa; daughter, Gwenda Aldridge of Odessa; brother, N.J. Harrison of Caney, Kan.; five grandchildren, Larry Aldridge of Dallas, Craig Popejoy, Tiffany Aldridge, Amber Aldridge and Taylor Aldridge, all of Odessa.

Funeral arrangements are by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

(Published in The Odessa American on September 26, 1997)

Loyd married Joyce Irene Lancaster 7 Sep 1946, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA. Joyce was born 21 Mar 1928, Paducah, Cottle County, Texas, USA; died 6 Dec 1951, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried 8 Dec 1951, Ector County Cemetery - Odessa, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Loyd married Barbara Jean Harbison 1 Aug 1953, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA. Barbara was born 11 Dec 1931, Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, USA; died 20 Sep 2008, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried 24 Sep 2008, Sunset Memorial Gardens - Odessa, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Graveside services for Wayne O. Harrison, 62, 218 W. 46th St., were scheduled for 10 a.m. today in Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Vondell Drinkard officiating.

Mr. Harrison died Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital. He was born Dec. 30, 1926, in Jayton. He married Edwina Wood Dec. 18, 1950, in Odessa.

Mr. Harrison came to Odessa in 1939 from Abilene. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Byron Harrison of Odessa and Allan Harrison of Lubbock; two daughters, Beth Risher and Susan Bryan, both of Dallas; three brothers, Loyd Harrison of Odessa, L.D. Harrison of Abilene and M.J. Harrison of Caney, Kan.; and six grandchildren.

Easterling Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Odessa American on January 19, 1989)

Wayne married E.E. Wood [Group Sheet]

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CANEY, Kan. - N. J. Harrison, age 70, passed away at his residence in Caney on Friday morning, Feb. 13, 2004. He was born Aug. 22, 1933 in Abilene, Texas to Newman and Maudie Harrison.

He was raised in Odessa and Snyder, Texas. He was a 1952 graduate of Snyder High School.

He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged and retired from active duty from the U. S. Navy after 24 years of service.

On May 10, 1959, he married Nancy McClelland in Reno, Nev. She survives at the home.

He graduated from Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kan. He then attended and graduated from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kan.

He was a high school Shop teacher at the Sedan High School. N. J. and his wife Nancy owned and operated the Harrison Variety Store in Caney.

He was an active member of the Caney United Methodist Church of Caney, where he was.a Sunday School teacher. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW.

He was preceded in death by his son, George, his parents, two sisters and three brothers.

Other survivors include his two grandsons.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life service was held at the Caney United Methodist Church in Caney on Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor C. Kent Rogers officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Caney Unied Methodist Church in care of Graves Funeral Home of Caney.

Newman married Nancy Sue McClelland 10 May 1959, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA. Nancy was born 17 Dec 1929, Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas, USA; died 15 Apr 2016, Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA; was buried 18 Apr 2016, Sunnyside Cemetery - Caney, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lue married Laverne Thelma Crocker 8 Nov 1951, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA. Laverne was born 29 Sep 1908, Ravia, Johnston County, Oklahoma, USA; died 13 Jan 1972, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried 15 Jan 1972, Laurel Land Memorial Park - Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Nell H. Carriker will be held 11 a.m., Friday (March 30, 2012) at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Boyd officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Gardens Me-morial Park. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today (March 28) and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at West Funeral Home. Mrs. Carriker passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was a resident of Carlsbad for 65 years before moving to Santa Fe in 2008 to be with her daughters.

Rose Nell Hunter was born Sept. 18, 1918, in Clairemont, Texas, to George A. Hunter and Lula M. Harrison Hunter. She received her early education in Electra, Texas. She met and married George S. Carriker in Electra on April 17, 1938.

Nell was already active in the Methodist Church when they moved to Carlsbad in 1943 from Ft. Sumner. Her life in Carlsbad was characterized by her devotion and her service to her church until recent years when she had been unable to travel on her own. She taught Sunday School, played the piano for some Sunday School classes, was the District Treasurer under Dr. Hollis Shook and others for over 14 years and was a charter contributor to the establishment of Landsun Homes. She supported the Methodist Youth Fellowship, the Methodist Women and served on the Centen-nial Committee for the 100th birthday of the church in 1990. She made countless treks to Sacra-mento Methodist Assembly with her daughters Jan and Paula and with Nell Randall, who shared her enthusiasm and devotion to the church and to the young people of the church.

In 1954, the Carlsbad Current-Argus named her Woman of the Week and pointed out the nu-merous groups that she supported - including the La Huerta Volunteer Fire Department, the Re-bekah Assembly of New Mexico, Carlsbad Chapter, where she served in every position including Noble Grand, and was named Worthy Advisor to the Theta Rho Girls - teen girls developing their community service; The Pilot Club of Carlsbad where she worked tirelessly for years to give ser-vice to the community. She was President of the club in 1962, and was named Pilot of the Year in 1979.

Mrs. Carriker was a member of the Eddy County Sheriff's Possettes, Carlsbad Foundation, Carlsbad Community Concert Association and the Child Guidance Club which fostered community parenting. She was president of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and was a co-leader of the Blue Bird and Camp Fire Girls groups to which her daughters belonged. Nell worked for Dr. H. D. Pate as a receptionist and when they became owners of the Star Pharmacy, Nell worked as book-keeper and was a constant support to her husband, George, in their business.

Mrs. Carriker had several guardian angels including Larry and Signe Henderson; Connie and Brenda Day and Sara Jackson, a friend and helper since 1947. Many in Santa Fe have offered prayers and service.

Mrs. Carriker was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents, her sister, Pauline Stanford, and her brothers, Allen, A. T., Odell and Weldon Hunter. She is survived by her daugh-ters: Paula Carriker Hunter and Janis Carriker Kerr (and husband Jack), both of Santa Fe, her grandsons: Jerele D. Neeld (and wife Elizabeth) of Austin, Texas; John R. Neeld of Santa Fe and Patrick H. Spurlin (and wife LeiRonna) of San Antonio, Texas, her sister-in-law, Peggy Hunter, and many loving nieces and nephews in the Hunter and Carriker families. Condolences may be expressed at westfuneralhomellc.com

(Published in The Carlsbad Current-Argus on March 28, 2012)

Rose married George Samuel Carriker 17 Apr 1938, Electra, Wichita County, Texas, USA. George was born 28 Oct 1912, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA; died 9 Jun 2001, Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA; was buried , Sunset Gardens Cemetery - Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet]

Andrew married Dorothy Lee Balthrop 5 Dec 1942, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Dorothy was born 27 Sep 1923, Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas, USA; died 24 Dec 1998, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Andrew married Nelle Mae Maxwell 2 Aug 1978, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA. Nelle was born 17 Nov 1927, Winfield, Titus County, Texas, USA; died 20 Nov 2011, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Nov 2011, Riverside Cemetery - Wichita Falls, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Pauline (Hunter) Stanford, 87, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Electra, TX. Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Electra with Rev. Charles Nichols officiating. Graveside Services will follow at the New Electra Cemetery under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park.

Pauline was born May 1, 1923 in Electra, TX to G.A. "Pat" Hunter and Lula M. (Harrison) Hunter. She was a graduate of Electra High School and was a member of First Baptist Church of Electra. She married Raymond O. Stanford on September 21, 1940 in Electra. She was a former Band Parents President, Sunday School Teacher, worked in the PTA, and loved to travel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Lou Allen Hunter, Odel Hunter, Weldon Hunter and A.T. Hunter, and one granddaughter, Kristie Lee Stanford.

Surviving relatives include her husband, Raymond O. Stanford of Electra; two sons, Bruce Stanford and his wife, Bonnie of Wichita Falls and Paul Stanford and his wife, Marcia of Pagosa Springs, CO; four grandsons, Jimmy Stanford of Florida, David Stanford of Florida, Greg Stanford of Wichita Falls, and Jerry Stanford and his wife, Amy of Wichita Falls; one sister, Rose Nell Carriker of Santa Fe, NM; and two sisters-in-law, Peggy Hunter of Lubbock, TX, and Nell Hunter of Wichita Falls.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Electra. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or to American Hospice, 4210 Kell Blvd, Suite 211, Wichita Falls, TX 76309.

(Published by Dutton Funeral Home of Iowa Park, TX)

Pauline married Raymond Ogden Stanford 21 Sep 1940, Electra, Wichita County, Texas, USA. Raymond was born 27 Sep 1922, Electra, Wichita County, Texas, USA; died 21 Sep 2011, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA; was buried 26 Sep 2011, New Electra Memorial Cemetery - Electra, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Weldon Earl "Socks" Hunter, age 80, was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on November 14, 1924. He passed away on August 21, 2005 in Lubbock, Texas. He was the youngest of six children. He graduated from Electra High School,Electra, Texas on June 1, 1943. Upon graduation, he served in the United States Navy Armed Guard. Weldon proudly served his country from June of 1943 until March of 1946. He married Peggy Jean Kimbrough on October 30, 1945 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He lived in Kermit, Texas from 1947 until 1996, when he moved to Lubbock, Texas.

Mr. Hunter is survived by his wife of sixty years, Peggy Kimbrough Hunter; two children, Welda Hunter Bates of Midland, Texas and Dr. Danny Hunter and wife, Robin, of Lubbock, Texas; four grandchildren, Ryan Bates of Midland, Texas, Jason Hunter, Eric Hunter and Briana Hunter of Lubbock, Texas; one brother, A. T. Hunter of Wichita Falls, Texas; and two sisters, Nell Carriker of Carlsbad, New Mexico and Pauline Stanford of Electra, Texas.

Mr. Hunter was predeceased by his father George Allen (Pat) Hunter and mother, Lula Harrison Hunter; and two brothers, Lue Allen Hunter and Odell Hunter.

In his younger years, Weldon enjoyed hunting, boating, and raising show horses. He is a Veteran of World War II Navy Armed Guard (Gunner); lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars; a lifetime member of Masonic Blue Lodge No. 1258 in Kermit, Texas; member of Scottish Rite of El Paso, Texas; member of El Maida Shrine of El Paso, Texas; Past Governor of Monahans Moose Lodge No. 2224; and member of Grace Temple Baptist Church of Kermit, Texas. Weldon retired from Gulf Oil Company in 1983 after 36 years of service.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, August 24, 2005 from 1 pm to 2 pm at Family Services Funeral Parlor in Kermit. Graveside Services with military honors will follow at 3 pm, at Kermit Cemetery with Brother L. D. Green officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice or one of the following: Alzheimer's Institute, 3601 Fourth St., Rm. 3A 116, Lubbock, TX, 79430; American Heart Association, PO Box 15186, Austin, TX, 79761; American Cancer Society, 3411 73rd Street, Lubbock, TX, 79423.

Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.

(Published in The Odessa American on August 23, 2005)

Weldon married Kathryn Peggy Jean Kimbrough 30 Oct 1945, Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA. Kathryn was born 14 Dec 1926, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA; died 29 Jul 2017, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried 5 Aug 2017, Kermit Cemetery - Kermit, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

James — Mildred Viola Self. Mildred was born 23 Oct 1918, Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, USA; died 8 Mar 2005, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, USA; was buried , Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Clydie Pearl Boydstun 91, of Modesto, CA died Friday, June 1, 2007. She is survived by a brother Jerry Patterson of Texas.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, June 8, 2007 at Ceres Cemetery. Services entrusted to Lakewood Funeral Home.

(Published in The Modesto Bee on June 7, 2007)

Clydie — J. D. Seab Taylor. J. was born 23 Apr 1913, Spur, Dickens County, Texas, USA; died 28 May 1962, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, USA; was buried 31 May 1962, Lakewood Memorial Park - Hughson, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Clydie married Elwyn Herbert Wallis 10 Nov 1966, Carson City, Independent Cities, Nevada, USA; divorced 14 Sep 1971, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA. Elwyn was born 18 Dec 1905, Crows Landing, Stanislaus County, California, USA; died 18 Mar 1982, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, USA; was buried , Acacia Memorial Park - Modesto, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Clydie married Artie C. Boydstun 20 Oct 1971, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA. Artie was born 10 Sep 1913, Aspermont, Stonewall County, Texas, USA; died 24 Nov 1993, Aspermont, Stonewall County, Texas, USA; was buried , Aspermont Cemetery - Aspermont, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Gracy Patterson Erath, 84, of Lubbock, formerly of Spur, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday April 6, 2002 at Hwy 70 Church of Christ with Ernie Bishop officiating. Burial was in Spur Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Campbell Funeral Home of Spur.

She died Wednesday, April 3, 2002 in Lubbock.

She was born Dec. 11, 1917 in Jayton to Henry and Nora Harrison Patterson. She married George Erath on March 9, 1938, in Spur. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1994. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a homemaker and a member of Highway 70 Church of Christ.

She was also preceded in death by one daughter Jessie "Bitsy," Erath in 1994.

She is survived by one daughter, Linda Jackson of Lubbock; a brother, Jerry Patterson of Denver City; one sister, Clydie Boydstun of Ceres, Calif.; two grandchildren, Shari Murchison and Denise Schilling; and four great-grandchildren, Jesica Murchison, Magen Murchison, Shelby Schilling and Amy Schilling.

(Published in The Texas Spur on April 11, 2002)

Gracy married George Edwin Erath 9 Mar 1938, Spur, Dickens County, Texas, USA. George was born 7 Oct 1913, Spur, Dickens County, Texas, USA; died 11 Sep 1994, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried , Spur Cemetery - Spur, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

W. — P. Kinney. [Group Sheet]

W. married Jo Evelyn Russell 16 Mar 1957, Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, USA. Jo was born 10 Aug 1924, Haskell County, Texas, USA; died 23 Jun 2012, Munday, Knox County, Texas, USA; was buried 25 Jun 2012, Rochester Cemetery - Rochester, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Verna married Edward Gene Bagwell 24 Feb 1961. Edward was born 8 Dec 1924, Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 7 Oct 2007, Denison, Grayson County, Texas, USA; was buried 9 Oct 2007, Rochester Cemetery - Rochester, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Henrietta married J.F. Wheeler [Group Sheet]

A. married Geneva Faye Hester 24 Mar 1945, Rochester, Haskell County, Texas, USA. Geneva was born 24 Mar 1927, Rochester, Haskell County, Texas, USA; died 18 May 2007, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 May 2007, Rochester Cemetery - Rochester, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Harley — Rita Ann Roper. Rita was born 30 Oct 1936, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois, USA; died 18 Feb 2009, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 23 Feb 2009, Pisgah Cemetery - Pottsville, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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DENVER CITY- Funeral Services for Jerry Patterson, 81, of Denver City will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in the First Baptist Church with Kyle Streun officiating. Interment will follow in the Plains Cemetery, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Denver City.

Jerry passed away on January 18, 2020 in Denver City, Texas.

He was born February 27, 1938, in Gilpin, Texas to Henry and Nora Beatrice Harrison Patterson. He married Jean Williams in 1990 in Plains, Texas. Jerry worked for Arco as a production foreman and retired after twenty years, he was also a member of the First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.

Jerry is survived by his wife Jean Patterson of the home; a daughter Shelly Welcher of Denver City; three step children Leslie Holt and her husband Dean of Arlington, Shannon Patton and his wife Tonya of Lubbock, Kevin Patton and his wife Debra of Haslett along with seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Jude's Hospital, 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, Tn 38105-9959.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. in the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel, Denver City Texas.

(Published in Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from January 21 to January 22, 2020)

Jerry married N.J. Williams [Group Sheet]

Jerry married L.A. White [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Viola Henrietta Dederichs 4 Jan 1933. Viola was born 13 Mar 1918, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; died 20 Feb 1996, Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, USA; was buried , Restland Memorial Park - Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Marjorie married Dale Anderson Webb 16 Feb 1945, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA. Dale was born 16 Sep 1926, Penelope, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 20 Feb 1952; was buried , Resthaven Memorial Park - Lubbock, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Marjorie married Joseph Dewey Henry, Jr. 14 Feb 1978, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; divorced 26 Oct 1987, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. Joseph was born 27 Aug 1921, Gaston, Sumter County, Alabama, USA; died 9 Dec 2006, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried , Restland Memorial Park - Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Dana married Buddy Keeton Hughes 8 Sep 1948, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA. Buddy was born 23 Jul 1927, Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, USA; died 7 Jul 1995, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried , Resthaven Memorial Park - Lubbock, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Maxie — Doyle Charles Pate. Doyle was born 15 May 1927, Canadian, Hemphill County, Texas, USA; died 10 Oct 2010, Cliff, Grant County, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Freddie Cox, 78, of L Street, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Land officiating.

There will be no visitation; cremation has taken place.

Services are entrusted to West Funeral Home.

Freddie Mac "Fred" Cox was born to James B."Jack" and Viola Harrison Cox in Carlsbad, NM on March 16, 1934. He was raised and educated in Portales, Clovis, Dora and Carlsbad before serving in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1955. He and Judy Ann Fuson were married on June 9, 1956 in Carlsbad.

Fred was a self employed business man for many years and lived in a number of places throughout New Mexico, Arizona and California before returning to Carlsbad in the 1970's where he owned and operated Carlsbad Saworks and P.I.P. for many years. He then worked for Tri-State as a truck driver prior to his retirement.

Fred's favorite pastimes were reading, teasing others and spending time with his family. He was a past member of Carlsbad Rotary and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and an active member of First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jean Hurst and brother J.B. Cox.

Fred is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters: Peggy Hotter and Carol Cox both of Carlsbad and Sherry Deguair of Mt. View, Hawaii; sister Maxie Pate of Safford, AZ, four grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

(Published by West Funeral Home of Carlsbad, NM)

Freddie married J.A. Fuson [Group Sheet]

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Mary Lynn Harrison Johnson, a sweet and godly woman, loved by many, passed away May 24, 2020, from natural causes. She was 92 years old. She was the daughter of George and Virginia Harrison and was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 3, 1928. She married John Martin Johnson August 11, 1945. They were married almost 25 years before his death July 1, 1970.

Mary Lynn received her B.A. degree from McMurry University. She was employed by McMurry University, and later by Pride Refining, retiring at the age of 70.

Mary Lynn is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Martin. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Kaercher and husband, Harry; Beverly Caddell and husband, Dave; Jonnie Edinburgh and husband, Kirk; and son George Johnson and wife, Karen.

She is also survived by grandchilden Joe Kaercher and wife, Carol Ann; Ron Kaercher; John Caddell and wife, Brandy; Charles Caddell and wife, Misty; Laquetta Shane and husband David Haley; Virginia Edinburgh; and Bo and Will Johnson, as well as great-grandchildren, Rebecca Parvaresh and husband Jami; Amanda Alexander and husband, Tyson; Cody Carter and wife, Kayla; Zane and Zoey Caddell; Jackson and Harper Caddell; Jamison Shane; and one great-great-grandchild, Prairie Beth Alexander, and honorary great-grandchildren Christian, Lynleigh, and Callen Wallace.

Funeral services for Mary Lynn Harrison Johnson were held Friday, May 29 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Jayton, Texas. Visitation was scheduled for 11:30 a.m., with internment to be at the Jayton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider a donation to the First Methodist Church of Jayton Building Fund, P.O. Box 1, Jayton, Texas 79528.

(Published in The Texas Spur on June 4, 2020)

Mary married John Martin Johnson 11 Aug 1945, Spur, Dickens County, Texas, USA. John was born 19 Nov 1924, Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas, USA; died 1 Jul 1970, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried 3 Jul 1970, Jayton Cemetery - Jayton, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Marion Elnora McCuistion, age 89, who died on Monday December 24, 2012 were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday December 26, 2012 at Eastview Cemetery under direction of Sullivan Funeral Home

McCuistion was born Sept.1, 1923 in Smackover Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Fred Slater and the late Lorene Harrison Slater. She married Raymond Ney McCuistion on Jan. 13, 1940 in Breckenridge. He preceded her in death on Dec 22, 2004. She had lived in Vernon since 1946. She was past treasurer of the local garment workers union. She was a member of the Latter Day Saints. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by two sons Fred "Butch" McCuistion and Richard McCuistion, both of San Angelo; one daughter Karon Anderson of Vernon; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two grandsons and one great grandson

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.sullivanfuneralhomevernon.com.

(Published by Sullivan Funeral Home of Vernon, TX)

Marion married Raymond Ney McCuistion 13 Jan 1940, Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas, USA. Raymond was born 16 Feb 1920, Olney, Young County, Texas, USA; died 22 Dec 2004, Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, USA; was buried 24 Dec 2004, Eastview Memorial Park - Vernon, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

G.J. married J.L. Newsom [Group Sheet]

Oneita married Roscoe McKinley Matthews, Jr. 24 Jan 1944, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA. Roscoe was born 19 Apr 1922, Lenna, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, USA; died 5 Mar 1998, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Elvis Bernell Thornton was born December 25, 1928, to John Hollis Thornton and Lena Elizabeth Harrison Thornton in Owens, TX. He married Mildred LaVern Arnold on July 14, 1950, in Clovis, New Mexico.

He was a Godly Christian man and was baptized at an early age. He served as a teacher, Deacon and Elder and worshiped at Kings Ridge Church of Christ.

Elvis graduated from Lubbock High School in 1948. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for 4 years during the Korean Conflict. After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force in 1955, he and his wife and two young boys, Ken and Ronnie, returned to Lubbock, Texas. He returned to work at Southwestern Public Service, and they added a daughter, Angie, to the family. He worked for SPS for 42 years and retired in 1991. He was his boys' baseball coach, Boy Scout Leader, PTA president along with LaVern, Sunday school teacher, helped with the kid's paper routes and he could fix just about anything. He and LaVern helped their grandchildren with a lawn mowing business for many summers and multiple Scout troop projects.

But he loved to camp. He really enjoyed sitting by a campfire whittling on wood and doing all kinds of woodworking projects. He loved the smell of the fresh pine trees and camping in the mountains. He and his brothers, sons and nephews did a lot of concrete work on the side. He also enjoyed mowing the grass and working outside in their beautiful yard of flowers. He never met a stranger and always had a joke to tell. He loved peppermint candy and cracking pecans. He has some of each in his pockets right now.

Elvis Thornton is survived by his wife of 73 years Mildred LaVern Thornton, of Lubbock and now Spring Branch, Texas: Kenneth Thornton - son and his wife Cheryl, of Spring Branch, Texas, Ronald Thornton - son and his wife Paula, of Lamesa, Texas, and Angie Gregg - daughter, of Houston, Texas. His grandchildren Ashley Schafer, Amy Eskew, Eric Thornton, Nicole Oberle, Travis Gregg, Lacey Green, and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Darwin Thornton and his wife Nancy of Broomfield, Colorado.

(Published by Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers of Lubbock, TX)

Elvis married M.L. Arnold [Group Sheet]

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Services for James Milton "Mickey" Thornton, 67, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Church of Christ with Gary Walker and Lee Towns officiating.

Burial will be in the City of Lubbock Cemetery under direction of Sanders Funeral Home.

Thornton died Monday, Feb. 16, 1998, at his residence.

He was born June 26, 1930, in Crosby County. He attended school in Owens, Idalou, Roosevelt and Lubbock. He moved to Lubbock in 1940. He was a U.S. veteran of World War II. He married Janice Lee Donald on April 7, 1950, in Lubbock. He was a charter member of Sunset Church of Christ.

He worked in the construction business. He owned Mickey's Concrete, and he worked for the City of Lubbock. He retired from Bruce Thornton Air Conditioning Inc.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Bruce and Jimmy, both of Lubbock; a daughter, Patsy Williams of Lubbock; three brothers, Elvis of Lubbock, Glenn of Buena Vista, Colo., and Darwin of Denver; and seven grandchildren.

James married Janice Lee Donald 7 Apr 1950, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA. Janice was born 28 May 1932, Slaton, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; died 27 Jul 2017, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Aug 2017, City of Lubbock Cemetery - Lubbock, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Glenn Dale Thornton
Born: 10-16-1933 in Idalou, Texas.
Died: 09-16-2018 in Littleton, Colorado

Glenn is survived by his 5 kids, 9 grand-kids and 8 great grand-kids as well as countless other family and friends. He loved working with his hands and there were very few things he couldn't fix. He loved quality craftsmanship and it showed in his work.
He especially loved woodworking and , most of all, creating special treasures for his entire family.
If you knew Glenn, you will completely get this final quote....

"See You In The Funny Papers"

Glenn married Lieta Marie Schneider 25 Nov 1954, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA. Lieta was born 26 Nov 1937, Wakeeney, Trego County, Kansas, USA; died 13 Dec 1998, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA; was buried 17 Dec 1998, Fort Logan National Cemetery - Denver, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet]

D.L. — N.L. Tucker. [Group Sheet]

Florene married William Chester Barker 29 Mar 1945, Graham, Young County, Texas, USA. William was born 16 Mar 1915, Bryson, Jack County, Texas, USA; died 14 Jan 1996, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 Jan 1996, Wesley Chapel Cemetery - Jacksboro, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Florene married Prentis Charles Harris 27 Dec 1982, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. Prentis was born 12 Jan 1922, Memphis, Hall County, Texas, USA; died 17 Aug 1992, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried 19 Aug 1992, Cottonwood Cemetery - Bryson, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Katheryn Elaine Wilkinson, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in the Church of Christ, located on the corner of US 380 and McCloud Road in Bryson, Texas. Burial will follow in Cottonwood Cemetery in Bryson, Texas. There is no formal visitation, but you are invited to view Kathy between the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park. Kathy was born March 9, 1943 in Graham, Texas to Hugh and Beulah Wood. She was married to Kenneth Wilkinson for 52 years and was a resident of Iowa Park, Texas for 49 years. She worked for Iowa Park CISD for 8 years, and retired after 20 years from Wichita Falls Independent School District. She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and friends. Kathy was preceeded in death by her husband Kenneth, her parents and two siblings. Survivors include her daughter LaDonna Brandon, son-in-law Stacy Brandon, and grandson, PFC Tyler Brandon of Wylie, Texas. The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, TX 76310.

(Published by Dutton Funeral Home of Iowa Park, TX)

Katheryn married Kenneth George Wilkinson 14 Feb 1964, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA. Kenneth was born 7 Dec 1942, Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma, USA; died 21 Apr 2016, Jack County, Texas, USA; was buried 25 Apr 2016, Cottonwood Cemetery - Bryson, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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BABY DIES

Hugh Russell Wood, age 2, died in Jacksboro. He was born in Graham, Oct. 16, 1945. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Bryson, Friday, Feb. 13, at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Starr officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Wood; two sisters, Florene Barker of Breckenridge, and Kathy of Bryson; his grandparents the A. J. Harrisons of Jayton and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wood of Weatherford.

Arrangements were with Hawkins Funeral Home, Jacksboro.

(Published in The Jacksboro Gazette-News on February 19, 1948)

Gaylon married F.L. Shelton [Group Sheet]

B.J. married V.R. Richards [Group Sheet]

M.U. married Jimmy Rudolph White 18 Oct 1957; divorced 9 Jul 1984, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Jimmy was born 30 Jun 1935, Streetman, Freestone County, Texas, USA; died 11 Apr 1996, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA; was buried 14 Apr 1996, Wortham Cemetery - Wortham, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

T.E. married E.D. McNatt [Group Sheet]

H.R. married S.J. Sims [Group Sheet]

A.F. married T.E. Haynes, II [Group Sheet]

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JOSHUA - Douglas Gallagher, 73, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2004, in Fort Worth.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday in Guardian Funeral Chapel. Burial: Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Visitation: 3 to to 5 p.m. Sunday at Guardian Funeral Home.

Mr. Gallagher was a Navy veteran.

Survivors: Sons, Wayne Leonard of White Settlement and Danny Mike and wife, Kerry Gallagher, of Lake Worth; sister, Amy White of San Antonio; and grandsons, Jason, Jeremy and Joshua Gallagher of Lake Worth.

Guardian Funeral Home
5704 James Ave., (817) 293-8477

(Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on May 22, 2004)

Douglas married Margaret Mary West 22 Oct 1949, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. Margaret was born 17 Dec 1930, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; died 27 Jan 2001, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; was buried 30 Jan 2001, Mount Olivet Cemetery - Fort Worth, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Douglas married Syble Jean McGee 19 Jul 1956, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. Syble was born 27 Sep 1939, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 30 Jan 2024, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; was buried 8 Feb 2024, Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum - Fort Worth, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

A.E. married J.G. White [Group Sheet]

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FORD - In Santa Cruz, California on May 21, 1988, Mr. Melvin E. Ford. Survived by his wife, Olivia Ford of Santa Cruz; daughters, Janet Ford Read of Santa Cruz and Linda Ford of Capitola; sons, Tony Ford of Capitola and John Ford of Oregon also survived by seven grandchildren, three aunts and several cousins. A native of Vallejo, California, aged 67 years. A veteran of W.W. II, U.S. Airforce.

Services will be conducted at Norman's Family Chapel (Gary Benito, Director) 3620 Soquel Dr., Soquel, California, Thursday May 26, 1988 beginning at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Gary Byrne of St. Josephs Catholic Church officiating. Interment in Oakwood Memorial Park, Santa Cruz, California. Contributions to American Diabetes Association, 610 Frederick St., Santa Cruz, California, 95062. preferred.

(Published in The Santa Cruz Sentinel on May 23, 1988)

Melvin — Olivia Loretta Mimosa. Olivia was born 5 Mar 1927, Rodeo, Contra Costa County, California, USA; died 14 Dec 1988, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, USA; was buried 15 Dec 1988, Oakwood Memorial Park - Santa Cruz, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Othel C. Abshire, passed away Thursday, October 2, in California.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Calvin Gray officiating.

Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Sherman Hulsey, Ed Turner, Edgar Bonosky, B. A. Eply, Dalton Cook and Marvin huey.

She was a former resident of Comanche, where she was born on January 2, 1914. She had been a resident of California the past 25 years.

Survivors include her husband, Frank Abshire, one son, Willie Ray Calbert, Orange, Calif.; three daughters, Barbara Kilinger, San Angelo; Pearl Calbert, Los Angeles; and Peggy Walters, Bay City; father, John Carwile of Gustine; mother, Virgie Sims; one brother, Dean Carwile, Odessa; two sisters, Mrs. Gillene Smith, Minneapolis, Minn.; and Mrs. D. Campbell, Odessa; 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

(Published in The Comanche Chief on October 9, 1975)

Ruby — Wilbur Leslie Baird. Wilbur was born 24 Jun 1906, Moran, Shackelford County, Texas, USA; died 13 Nov 1972, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried 15 Nov 1972, Sunset Memorial Gardens - Odessa, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ruby married Clyde Redman Calvert 4 Feb 1934, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA. Clyde was born 18 Nov 1909, Adair, Mayes County, Oklahoma, USA; died 23 Jul 1964, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried 28 Jul 1964, Resthaven Cemetery - McCamey, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ruby — Frank Albert Abshire. Frank was born 28 Jan 1910, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; died 5 May 1988, Burnet, Burnet County, Texas, USA; was buried 7 May 1988, Evergreen Cemetery - Gustine, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Ernest D. Carwile - beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2011.

He was born May 7, 1918, in Gorman, Texas. Ernest graduated from the University of Omaha with a degree in Civil Engineering.

He was drafted into the Army, Cavalry Division and was subsequently assigned to bombardier training. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in Midland, TX.

He served during WWII on Tinian Air Base, Marianna Islands and was shot down near Yalta, Japan, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart medal.

In August 1946, he was assigned to duty in Germany for three years as a Provost Marshal and Squadron Commander. The highlight of his career was the privilege of serving for 5 years with Gen. Curtis LeMay. He retired from military service after 30 years.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Neoma Laughlin Carwile who passed away in 2005.

He is survived by wife, Elizabeth; two daughters: Connie (Peter) Wyckoff and Cindy (John) Seidensticker; and a son, Ernest D. Carwile, Jr.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 18th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Loring on McCullough.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 19, 2011
2:00 P.M.
AIR FORCE
VILLAGE II CHAPEL
5100 JOHN D. RYAN BLVD.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
WITH MILITARY HONORS
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
2:30 P.M.
FORT SAM HOUSTON
NATIONAL CEMETERY

(Published by Porter Loring Mortuaries of San Antonio, TX)

Ernest married Neoma Laughlin 20 Sep 1942, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA. Neoma was born 13 Jun 1920, Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma, USA; died 4 Jul 2005, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; was buried 11 Jul 2005, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery - San Antonio, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ernest — Elizabeth Rose Dusold. Elizabeth was born 15 Jul 1931, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died 2 Nov 2023, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; was buried , Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery - San Antonio, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gillene — Clarence Edward LeMaster. Clarence was born 16 May 1907, Anniston, Benton County, Alabama, USA; died 6 Sep 1975, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, USA; was buried 8 Sep 1975, Bethany Christian Church Cemetery - Paulding County, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gillene married Lysle Barton Smith, Sr. 19 Oct 1946, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA. Lysle was born 16 Feb 1919, Donaldson, Kittson County, Minnesota, USA; died 9 Sep 1994, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA; was buried , Fort Snelling National Cemetery - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Delores "Dee" Campbell, 61, 2766 E. 21st St., died Wednesday at Medical Center Hospital.

She was born Jan. 20, 1923, in Gorman.

Mrs. Campbell was a salesperson at West Texas Office Supply in Midland.

Survivors include one son, William Henry Rinker of Palm Springs, Calif.; two daughters, Evelyn Gayle Bohn of Norwalk, Calif., and Debbra Kay Rinker of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; one brother, Ernest Dean Carwile; one sister; mother, Virgie Sims of Odessa; father, John Samuel Carwile of Dublin; and one grandchild.

The family suggests memorials to New Beginnings through the Odessa Council of Alcoholism.

Easterling-Wilson is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Odessa American on February 13, 1984)

Johyne married W. W. Woodruff 24 May 1938, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Johyne — William Nathaniel Bales. William was born 14 Mar 1922, Rose Hill, Lee County, Virginia, USA; died 22 May 1978, San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, USA; was buried 24 May 1978, Olivet Memorial Park - Colma, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Johyne married Fredrick Roy Rinker 22 Apr 1957, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Fredrick was born 31 Oct 1917, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA; died 15 Apr 1999, Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet]

Johyne married R.E. Stephenson [Group Sheet]

Johyne married J.D. Campbell [Group Sheet]

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PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Thadine M. Brammer, 79, of Prescott, Ariz., died Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998.

Services were held Monday at Memory Chapel Mortuary. Arrangements by Memory Chapel Mortuary.

She was born in Mae and moved to Arizona 42 years ago. She was a Women's Army Corps veteran of World War II. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

SURVIVORS: Daughters, France Green of Chino Valley, Ariz., and Helen Orren of Odessa; sisters, Barbara Mazza of Las Vegas and Dorothy Williams of Yuma, Ariz.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American on September 1, 1998)

Mildred married Francis Blanton Elkins 28 Sep 1940, Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, USA. Francis was born 8 Jul 1916, Gordon, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA; died 13 Jan 1984, Olney, Young County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 Jan 1984, Restland Cemetery - Olney, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mildred — Cochran. [Group Sheet]

Mildred married Joseph William Brammer 10 Mar 1954, Carson City, Independent Cities, Nevada, USA. Joseph was born 10 Nov 1912, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA; died Oct 1981, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet]

Constance — Peter Frank Mazza. Peter was born 23 Dec 1917, Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA; died 30 Sep 1995, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Dorothy Joe Williams, 84, of Yuma, died May 15, 2010, in Yuma.

She was born March 5, 1926, in Woodland, Texas, and was a homemaker.

No services are planned. Johnson Mortuary is handling arrangements, including cremation.

(Published in The Yuma Sun from May 18 to June 18, 2010)

Dorothy — Kenneth Fern Smith. Kenneth was born 5 Apr 1916, Pearl, Coryell County, Texas, USA; died 10 Mar 2011, Atlanta, Cass County, Texas, USA; was buried , Huffines Cemetery - Huffines, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Dorothy — Harold Burnice Williams. Harold was born 21 Sep 1910, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, USA; died 7 Nov 1995, Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet]

Evelyn — Tomlinson. [Group Sheet]

Evelyn married C. J. Underwood 27 Nov 1944, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. C. was born 16 Sep 1921, Spur, Dickens County, Texas, USA; died 21 Nov 1990, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Evelyn — . Mayberry. [Group Sheet]

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WHITNEY - Herbert Leon "Shaw" Crenshaw, 78, self-employed, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at a Waco hospital.

Funeral: noon Saturday at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home Chapel in Cleburne. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Memorials: Disabled Veterans.

Herbert Leon "Shaw" Crenshaw was born Aug. 13, 1923, in Gorman. He served as a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Spearfish Submarine.

Survivors: Daughters, Pamela Clapp of Rio Vista, Sandra Ford of Cleburne; mother, Floy Morrison; brother, Gene Crenshaw of Alba; sister, Pat Harrington of Sulfur Springs: four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home
Cleburne, *817) 645-4311

(Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on June 30, 2002)

Herbert married Emma Jane Cunningham 22 Jun 1944; divorced 18 Dec 1978, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. Emma was born 5 May 1924, Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 9 Apr 2007, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, USA; was buried 14 Apr 2007, Gorman Cemetery - Gorman, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Herbert married Mary Belle Williams 12 Apr 1980, Eastland, Eastland County, Texas, USA; divorced 6 Mar 2002. Mary was born 27 Aug 1924, Ranger, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 14 May 2004, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; was buried 17 May 2004, Gorman Cemetery - Gorman, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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ALBA - Services for James Eugene "Gene" Crenshaw, 81, Alba, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home chapel, Alba, with Frank Summers officiating.

Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Mr. Crenshaw died Feb. 23, 2007, at a Tyler hospice.

He was born June 3, 1925, in Eastland County to the late Felix and Floy Ford Crenshaw. He grew up in Gorman, and served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He lived in Jal, N.M., where he retired as a material manager from El Paso Natural Gas Co. prior to moving to Alba in 1984. He was a member of Alba Church of Christ, and was preceded in death by sister, Jocelle Underwood, and brother, Herbert Crenshaw.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Reta Griffith Crenshaw, Alba; son, James F. Crenshaw, Lindale; daughter, Sheila Frank, Plano; sister, Patricia Herrington, Sulphur Springs; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

To view online, go to tylerpaper.com and clock on obituaries.

(Published in The Tyler Courier Times on February 25, 2007)

James married Loreta Lavee Griffith 30 Aug 1946. Loreta was born 26 Aug 1928, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 24 Feb 2020, Plano, Collin County, Texas, USA; was buried 29 Feb 2020, Salem Cemetery - Alba, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

P.A. — Harry George Harrington, Jr.. Harry was born 16 Aug 1931, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA; died 24 Dec 2001, Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA; was buried , Jesse Rogers Memorial Cemetery - Mary Esther, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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In Loving Memory of Frances Rudloff Sealy, Texas January 25, 1926 - June 24, 2014 Died on June 24, 2014 in Bellville At the age of 88 years "Gathering of Friends for Remembrances" To be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Hill Community Center in Sealy 1000 North Main St.

(Published by Knesek Family Funeral Chapel of Bellville, TX)

Mary married Edmund Reginald Rudloff 8 Sep 1946. Edmund was born 27 Aug 1924, Brenham, Washington County, Texas, USA; died 19 Feb 1994, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Sealy Cemetery - Sealy, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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James W. Fewell, Buddy to all who knew him, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the age of 91 at home surrounded by his family. Buddy was born June 1, 1928 in Lueders, Texas, to John Willard and Nora Ford Fewell. He grew up in Sealy, Texas and was a longtime resident of La Marque, Texas. He was active in many community organizations. He was a Boy Scout leader, an instructor of water safety with the Red Cross and a Union Carbide volunteer. He also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity building homes well into retirement. He was a very dedicated blood donor donating a total of 190 gallons of blood. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in La Marque. Buddy worked as a merchant marine, for the Santa Fe railroad and retired in 1991 from a long career at Union Carbide.

Buddy enjoyed spending time with family He loved to read and always had a book in hand. He also was an outdoorsman with a love of observing nature that he passed on to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved to travel, boat, hunt, fish, birdwatch, camp and garden. He cultivated a pecan farm in Chappell Hill, Texas and won many awards in pecan shows.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 1 stepdaughter and his beloved wife of 35 years, Billie Flowers Fewell. He is survived by the mother of his children, Geneva Stafford (D.W.) and their children, Doug Fewell (Carol), Mike Fewell (Kathy), Jennifer Moree (Chip) and Dennis Fewell (Johnette). He embraced Billie and her family as his own, Candy Britt, Carla Caldwell (deceased), Bill Flowers, Mike Flowers (Karen), Randy Flowers (Barbara). Together they had 21 grandchildren, Charmaine Taflinger, Jason Fewell, James Fewell, Dennis Fewell, Lamar Moree, James Moree, William Moree, Christopher Fewell, Matthew Fewell, Jimmy Britt, Athena Degise, Aaron Caldwell, Byron Bowman, Daniel Bowman, Stephen Flowers, Wesley Flowers, Travis Flowers, Jennifer Schneider, Kyle Flowers, Amy Ray, Audrey Triche; 33 great grandchildren, Taylor Danford, Julia Jeffords, Mason Fewell, Mia Fewell, Rhiannon McNeel, Tristan McNeel, Scarlet Caldwell, Aydan Bowman, Zyla Bowman, Evan Bowman, Ian Bowman, Kennedy Flowers, Owen Flowers, Evie Flowers, Jesse Flowers, Christopher Flowers, Mason Flowers, Sierra Flowers, Ryker Flowers, Connor Flowers, Ty Brumbelow, Koby Brumbelow, Katelyn Beard, Noah Schneider, Liam Schneider, Zane Schneider, Bowen Schneider, Lennon Flowers, Addison Ray, Layla Ray, Ben Ray, Charlotte Triche, Brooks Triche and 1 great great grandson, Dallas Danford. He touched many people in his 91 years and will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Pallbearers will be his grandsons.

(Published by Emken-Linton Funeral Home of Texas City, TX)

James married G. Muery [Group Sheet]

James married Billie Jean Evans 2 Jun 1979, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, USA. Billie was born 11 Sep 1926, Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, USA; died 29 Aug 2014, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas, USA; was buried 3 Sep 2014, Galveston Memorial Park - Hitchcock, Texas, USA . [Group Sheet]

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Bettye Jo Fewell Gorman went home to Jesus on April 24, 2014. A celebration of her life will be on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Gateway Baptist Church at 3:00 PM.

(Published in The Houston Chronicle on April 26, 2014)

Bettye married Elmer Warren Peek, Jr. 21 Jan 1949, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Elmer was born 14 Oct 1929, Katy, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 11 Sep 1982, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; was buried 13 Sep 1982, Comfort Cemetery - Comfort, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Bettye married Malcolm Ferris Richey, Sr. 11 Oct 1959, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; divorced 16 Jun 1970, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Malcolm was born 1 Jun 1921, Aimwell, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 13 Feb 1987, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Memorial Oaks Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Bettye married William Allen Houston 20 Feb 1971, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA. William was born 28 May 1919, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 27 Nov 1983, Columbia, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried , Sealy Cemetery - Sealy, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Bettye married Richard Joseph Gorman 3 Aug 1985, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA. Richard was born 24 Mar 1927, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; died 1 Jan 1997, The Woodlands, Montgomery County, Texas, USA; was buried , Sealy Cemetery - Sealy, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

J.J. married B.A. Jachens [Group Sheet]

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EARLY - Pete Ford, 57, formerly of Brown County, died Wednesday.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Oakland Cemetery with Rueben Packer officiating, directed by Heartland Funeral Home.

Survivors include two sons, Blaine Ford and Bryan Ford, both of Burleson; two daughters, Chrissy Dawson of Brownwood and Cherri Ford of Amarillo; one brother, Jerry Ford of Friendswood; one sister, Myrna Sponhauer of Oregon; and two grandchildren.

(Published in The Abilene Reporter-News on January 16, 1999)

Ira — B.J. Knowles. [Group Sheet]

Ira married Delia Lavera Sliger 14 Dec 1962, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. Delia was born 13 Jun 1944, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 28 Oct 2019, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas, USA; was buried 31 Oct 2019, Shiloh Cemetery - Comanche, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ira married N.K. Taylor [Group Sheet]

Ira married J.M. Hailey [Group Sheet]

Ira married J.M. Hailey [Group Sheet]

Ira married C.D. Christopher [Group Sheet]

M.F. — M.G. Jones. [Group Sheet]

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VICTORIA - Larry Don Woody died October 15, 2013 at Conroe Medical Center of a stroke following surgery. He was born in Gorman, Texas on December 4, 1934 and was a native of Stamford, Texas.

Preceding him in death was his daughter, Joan Woody Schoening, his parents, Tommy and Ila Maye Woody and his nephew Robert Green.

He is survived by his wife of fifty seven years, Sylvia Lassiter Woody; his son Kelly; his son Tom Woody and his wife Dannelle Goyen Woody, his grandchildren Hannah, Tyler and Brock Woody; his sister Jayne Woody, her daughters Susan Green Scott and Julia Green Morrison.

Larry retired as a Major after twenty years of service with the Marine Corps. He was a pilot and spent three years as a gunnery flight instructor in Pensacola, Florida. During his years of service he received twenty one decorations for combat duty in the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Following his retirement he went back to college and earned a Bachelor's degree at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. He then pursued a law degree at Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas and graduated in the top fifteen percent of his class.

After graduating, he joined a law firm in Victoria, Texas. Later, he opened up his own firm in Victoria. During his thirty eight years as a lawyer he was a trial lawyer and became board certified in Consumer and Business Bankruptcy.

Following retirement from his law practice, Larry became an avid programmer selling many of his computer programs. He loved working with his hands and traveling abroad with his wife. Most of all Larry loved animals and enjoyed his own pets for many years.

A memorial service will be held at Sonrise Worship Center in Victoria, Texas Thursday October 24, 2013 at 5:30 p.m., with Dan Goyen Sr. officiating. The church is located at 1101 E Nueces St Victoria, TX 77901. Donations in memory of Larry Woody may be sent to Sonrise Worship Center, P.O. Box 405, Victoria, Texas 77902. Flowers may be sent Thursday to 1101 E Nueces St Victoria, TX 77901.

Services are under the direction of Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 936-321-5115.

(Published in The Victoria Advocate on October 22, 2013)

Larry married S.F. Lassiter [Group Sheet]

B.J. married R.M. Green [Group Sheet]

B.J. married W.F. Magee, II [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for James F. Crow, Jr., were set for 4 o'clock this afternoon at the Church of Christ in Pampa, with the pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Pampa cemetery.

Apprentice Seaman James F. Crow, Jr., was killed in an airplane crash at San Diego, California, last Monday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Crow, Sr., who live on the E.G. Watkins ranch. Crow is employed by the Drilling and Exploration company.

(Published in Borger Daily Herald, April 13, 1942)



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Funeral arrangements for Apprentice Seaman James F. Crow, Jr., 18, of Spring Creek, who was killed last Monday in an army airplane crash in California, are still pending the arrival of the body, the Duenkel-Carmichael Funeral home in Pampa stated today.

Young Crow, attended Skellytown schools and also attended Borger high school last year. He enlisted in the navy in May, 1941. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Crow, Sr., of Spring Creek. Crow is an employee of the Drilling and Exploration company and lives on the Watkins lease.

Advices in Pampa said they were expecting word from navy authorities momentarily as to when the body would be shipped. If it arrives in the morning, services will probably be held tomorrow afternoon.

Survivors, besides the parents, include: four brothers and three sisters, Elnora, Curtis, Donald, Doris, Mary Loraine, Harold Dean and Jerry De; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Crow of Rogers, New Mexico; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O.G. Heath of Bakersfield, Calif.; and one aunt, who has just arrived, Mrs. G.W. Good, of Fort Worth. Mrs. Good was accompanied by a close friend of the family, Mrs. Edna Woodson, also of Fort Worth.

(Published in Borger Daily Herald, April 10, 1942)

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Elnora Davenport, 67, Borger, died Monday, April 12, 1993 in Golden Plains Community Hospital.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brown's Chapel of the Fountains with Mike Perry, director of pastoral services at High Plains Baptist Hospital in Amarillo, officiating.

Cremation will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo. Arrangements are by Ed Brown & Sons Funeral Directors.

A native of Sayre, Okla., she had been a lifetime resident of Borger. She was a housewife.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Huey Davenport in 1991.

Survivors include a daughter, Rita O'Donald of South Lake; two brothers, Harold Crow of Spring Creek; and Jerry D. Crow of Mesquite; two sisters, Mary Bryant of Borger; and Doris Walton of Wichita Falls; her mother, Lorene Crow, Borger; and two grandchildren.

(Published in Borger News Herald, April 13, 1993)

Elnora — Huey Davenport. Huey was born 17 Jun 1920, Bonita, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Jun 1991, Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas, USA; was buried , Memorial Park Cemetery - Amarillo, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Illness Fatal To C. C. Crow

Curtis Cecil Crow, 28, of the Watkin's Lease, 25 miles northwest of Pampa, died at 7:20 a.m. today in his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending with the Duenkel-Carmichael Funeral Home.

Mr. Crow had been an invalid for the last 12 years.

Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Crow; three brothers, Donald of Bowie, Harold, in the U. S. Air Force, Jerry, Watkin's Lease; three sisters, Mrs. Elnora Davenport and Mrs. Mary Bryant, both of Borger, and Mrs. Doris Parrish, Glendale, Ariz.

(Published in The Pampa, TX Daily News on January 28, 1955)

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HURST - Donald Wade Crow, 61, died Oct. 2, 1989 in Fort Worth.

Funeral services were held in Hurst and burial was in Bowie.

Mr. Crow was a former Borger resident. He was raised at Spring Creek and was a 1946 graduate of Borger High School. He letterd [sic] in basketball and football. He also attended Frank Phillips College.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Crow had lived in Hurst over 22 years. He was a former Bowie councilman and was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club, and the Jaycees.

Surviving are his wife, Jean; three daughters, Jeana Muzny, Kelly Crow Muscatell, and Amy McClug, all of Hurst; mother, Lorene Crow of Pampa; three sisters, Elnora Davenport and Mary Bryant, both of Borger, and Doris Walton of Wichita Falls; two brothers, Jerry Crow of Dallas and Harold Crow of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; and five grandchildren.

(Published in Borger News Herald on October 15, 1989)

Donald married Jean Hancock 15 Jun 1956, Bowie, Montague County, Texas, USA. Jean was born 10 Dec 1934, Newport, Clay County, Texas, USA; died 5 Jul 2019, Hurst, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; was buried 12 Jul 2019, Elmwood Cemetery - Bowie, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

D.M. married C.R. Parrish [Group Sheet]

D.M. married B.B. Walton [Group Sheet]

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BORGER - Mary Lorene Bryant, 66, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Brown Funeral Directors Chapel of the Fountains with the Rev. Jimmy Gillmore, pastor of Riverview Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Bryant was born in Rising Star and had lived in Borger most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Bryant, in 1983.

Survivors include a son, Richard Bryant II of Escondido, Calif.; a daughter, Cherri Dehart of Dallas; two brothers, Harold Crow of Skellytown and Jerry Crow of Greenville; a sister, Doris Walton of Wichita Falls; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Amarillo Globe News on February 25, 1999)

Mary married James Richard Bryant 10 Nov 1951. James was born 10 Mar 1930, Miami, Roberts County, Texas, USA; died 5 Jun 1983, Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas, USA; was buried 8 Jun 1983, Westlawn Memorial Park - Borger, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Edward Noel Hudgens 4 Jul 1987, Canyon, Randall County, Texas, USA; divorced 24 Mar 1988, Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas, USA. Edward was born 9 Sep 1933, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA; died 13 Apr 2017, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Harold Dean Crow, 81, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at home, with his family by his side. He was born on July 21, 1935 in Rising Star, Texas to James and Sarah Crow. Harold was the Chief of the Courier for the United States Department of Energy. Arrangements for Services are pending at this time.

(Published by Lawson's Funeral Home of Grove, OK)

Harold married Anna Mae Hill 19 Jul 1959; divorced 12 Aug 1980, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA. Anna was born 4 Apr 1936, Alanreed, Gray County, Texas, USA; died 4 Feb 1996, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA; was buried , Alanreed Cemetery - Alanreed, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Harold married C.L. Strange [Group Sheet]

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Jerry Crow, 83, of Greenville, Texas, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 at his home, with family members by his side.

No service is planned at this time. His family will attend a future memorial and burial of his ashes at Memoryland Memorial Park in Greenville, Texas.

Jerry was born in Pampa, Texas on Nov. 20, 1937. He spent his youth in the Texas Hill Country and was an Army veteran. He also enjoyed playing music and tinkering in his shop.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, three sisters, and his beloved son, Mark Crow.

He is survived by Pat, his wife of 27 years; sons Terry Colbert, Michael and wife Kelly Colbert, and Wally and wife Shannon Colbert; daughter Kim Scollon and husband Rick Scollon, Sr.; grandchildren Lindsey Campbell, Rick Jr. and Ian Scollon, Devon, Nathan, Jack, Seth and Ian Colbert, and nine great-grandchildren, Caroline and Carson Campbell, Hudson and Payton Scollon, Levi, Deagon, Grayton, Hudson and Camden Colbert.

Jerry was a very special soul and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

The family would like to thank everyone who helped care for Jerry, especially Keegan Boggs (Hearts and Hands) and Robert Christy and Kasey Ward (Kindred Hospice).

In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations made to Arms of Hope (Boles Children's Home) would be appreciated.

(Published in The Herald Banner on August 16, 2021)

Jerry — P.J. Fleming. [Group Sheet]

Jerry married Wanda Lee Welfley 15 Jun 1979, Dallas, Collin County, Texas, USA; divorced 13 Apr 1988, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. Wanda was born 19 Jul 1940, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA; died 17 Mar 2019, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

Jerry married P.D. Wallace [Group Sheet]

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Vila Davis Anderson, 88, of McKinney, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the McKinney Health Care and Rehab Center in McKinney. She was born on September 26, 1921 in Marshall County to late Claud Cecil Crow and Hester Jane Roberts Crow. Vila was raised in Marshall County where she lived most of her life. She married Joseph Clifton Davis on July 16, 1937 in Big Spring, Texas. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1989. She moved to McKinney in 2005 to be closer to her family. Vila was affiliated with the United Church of God and her joys in life were her children, their families and her church family.

She is survived by:

Children: Carlos Davis and wife Shirley, Sulphur, Oklahoma
Rickie Hawkins and husband Jerry, McAlister, Oklahoma
David Davis and wife Suzanne, McKinney, Texas
Donna Parks and husband Kevin, Windsor Ontario, Canada

5 Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren

2 Sisters: Corine Clayborn, Madill, Oklahoma
Zelma Leslie, Comanche, Texas

Vila was preceded in death by her parents Claud and Hester Crow, one daughter - Bettie Bell, husband Joseph Clifton Davis and second husband Vernie Anderson

In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to:
Heart to Heart Hospice of Texas
1500 Waters Ridge Drive, Suite 100
Lewisville, TX 75057
Phone: (972) 479-0766

(Published by Watts Funeral Home of Kingston, OK)

Vila married Joseph Clifton Davis 16 Jul 1937, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Joseph was born 25 Oct 1917, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; died 29 May 1982, Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried , Oakland Cemetery - Oakland, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

Vila — Vernie Euin Anderson. Vernie was born 28 Oct 1902, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, USA; died 30 Aug 1985, Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried , Highland Cemetery - Durant, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Corinne "Little Mama" Claborn of Durant, Oklahoma passed from this life on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 99. She was born on Saturday, May 24, 1924 in Madill, Oklahoma to Claude Crow and Hester Jane (Roberts) McAlester.

She was a longtime resident of Durant, Oklahoma. She married Major Lloyd Claborn, the love of her life, on February 8, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas. She was an excellent mother, the best Mama anyone could have hoped for. Everyone knew her as "Little Mama".

She loved flowers and enjoyed getting her hands dirty in her flower bed. She enjoyed spending time outside. She was a good cook and seamstress. She also kept many journals, where she stored special memories. She always had to be on her feet because she was not one to sit still. As she grew older and became more still, she took up more time reading. She also deeply loved her family and her cats.

She was preceded in death by her parents Claude Crow and Hester Jane (Roberts) McAlester; husband Major Lloyd Claborn; sisters Viola Davis and Zelma Leslie.

Survivors include her daughter Brandie White of Durant, Oklahoma; sons Major Lloyd Claborn, Jr. and wife Teresa of Benton, Arkansas, Lewis Joe Claborn and wife Peggy of Tallahassee, Florida as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other extended family and friends.

A family visitation will be held from 6:00 - 7:00PM on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Gordon Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, Oklahoma with Jennifer Roberts officiating.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com

(Published by Gordon Funeral Home of Durant, OK)

Corinne married Major Lloyd Claborn, Sr. 8 Feb 1941. Major was born 20 Jan 1919, Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA; died 24 Nov 1995, Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried , Oakland Cemetery - Oakland, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Zelma Lois Crow Leslie was born in Marshall County, Oklahoma on May 16, 1927. She passed from this life on February 8, 2018 at the age of 90. She was a resident of CARE Nursing Facility, Early, Texas.

Mrs. Leslie was preceded in death by both of her parents, Claud Cecil Crow and Hester Jane Roberts Crow, her husband, Lloyd Kenneth Leslie, two sisters, Fannie May Crow and Vila Anderson. She is survived by two sons, Wendyl Keith Leslie and wife Carolyn Minson Leslie of Boerne, Texas, and Jerry Dean Leslie and wife Janet L'Roy Leslie of Brownwood, Texas. She also has five grandchildren: Keith Leslie and wife Pam Marshall Leslie of San Antonio, Texas; Dustin Leslie and wife Sarah Leslie of Boerne, Texas; and Brooke Leslie Anderson and husband, Curtis Anderson, of Sherwood, Oregon; Jeffrey Leslie and wife Tiffany Bradford Leslie of San Antonio; Jennifer Leslie Chen and husband Andy Chen of Mansfield, Texas. She has 19 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Leslie was raised in and around Marshall County, Oklahoma. She attended school in Madill, Oklahoma and graduated high school from Russett High School. She met Lloyd in her high school years. Upon his return from World War II they would marry in 1946. Their first son, Wendyl, was born in 1947 and Jerry was born in 1948. She and Lloyd would reside in Ada, Oklahoma and raise their family there until 1962 when Lloyd would accept employment in Duncan, Oklahoma. Lloyd and Zelma would move to McAlester, Oklahoma for a few years, move to Garland, Texas to own and operate a Sonic Drive-In and then return McAlester to buy country property, build a new home and raise cattle. In time they would move to Wilson, Oklahoma to do the same there and then move to Ardmore, Oklahoma during retirement years.

But, being so far away from the rest of the family who resided in Texas, they would make other moves to be closer to the children and growing number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. First in Utopia, Texas, then to Boerne, Texas. Aging and needing more support they would move to the Brown County, Texas area in 2005.

Mrs. Leslie, in addition to being a wonderful homemaker, seamstress, and cook, also worked in several of the above-mentioned locations in the Department of Public Safety, Licensing Division. She was not only very efficient in her performance but was very people-minded and gracious. She was loved by her co-workers and appreciated and enjoyed by the public.

She was a deeply religious person. She was a bible class teacher for many years and faithful in attendance and worship. She lived her life as a Christian, serving others. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the 4th and Stewart Church of Christ in Brownwood at the time of her death.

Mrs. Leslie was loved by her family. She took an interest in all the children and loved talking with them. She was famous in the family for her chicken and dumplings. Everything she cooked was from "scratch." You could always find her in the kitchen preparing everyone's favorite items in meals. Cherry pies made the Top Ten list every year.

Memorials may be sent to Cherokee Children's Home, Cherokee, Texas.

(Published by Heartland Funeral Home of Early, TX)

Zelma married Lloyd Kenneth Leslie 9 Feb 1946. Lloyd was born 12 Dec 1925, Stonewall, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, USA; died 20 Mar 2014, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried 23 Mar 2014, Blanket Cemetery - Blanket, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

C.J. — N.A. Dukes. [Group Sheet]

C.J. married J.S. Shurtleff [Group Sheet]

M.F. — L.C. Whitlow. [Group Sheet]

M.F. — L.W. McBrayer. [Group Sheet]

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Wiley W. Files - 90, of Coos Bay, formerly of Reedsport, passed away May 3, 2014, in Coos Bay. Arrangements are pending with Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 541-267-4216.

(Published in the Coos Bay World News on May 7th, 2014)

Wiley — Vera Mae Stoffer. Vera was born 13 Jun 1919, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, USA; died 3 Jun 2004, Prairie City, Grant County, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet]

Wiley — Lorraine Alta Rogers. Lorraine was born 13 Feb 1930, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas, USA; died 16 Aug 2003, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

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LAKE CHARLES - James "Jim" Desmond Files, Sr., 83, of Moss Bluff died Thursday, January 22, 2009, in a local hospital.

Mr. Files was born Gorman, Texas, raised and educated in Mission, Texas and had lived 22 years in the Lake Charles area. He retired a Drilling Consultant after 50 years in the Oil Filed. He worked primarily for Williams Drilling Company and Stone Petroleum and for some time owned and operated Files Petroleum Consultants.

Mr. Files enjoyed watching and talking about football and NASCAR. He also enjoyed having exotic birds as house pets.

He will be most remembered as a loving father and wonderful grandfather. He leaves to honor his memory, three sons, James Desmond Files, Jr. and wife, Denise, Johnny D. Files and wife, Angie, all of Youngsville, and Michael Lee Files of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren, Adele Raye Files, Jacy Lee Files, Baily Lyn Coscarart, of Bosco, and Dillon Michael Files, all of Youngsville; one great-grandchildren on the way, Marlie Coscarart; and two brothers, Patrick H. Files of Georgetown, Texas, and Wiley Files, of Winchester Bay, Ore.

He also leaves, six step-children, Roger and Shera Materne, J.D. Materne, Harold Materne and wife, Mary, Darrell Materne and wife, Leslie, Sandra Gibson, and Gail Ducote; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wally and Alva Crowe Files; his first wife and mother of his children, Joyce Warner Files and his loving wife, Lois Materne Files.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Mickey Byrd and Mr. Alfred Antoine will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery in Bel, LA. Visitation Friday will be from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will continue Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home.

Pallbearers for services will be Mike Larriviere, Jhon Coscarart, Ron Brazzel, Otis Collins, David Johnson and Grizz Manry.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

(Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on January 23, 2009)

James married Florence Marie Petter 28 Jun 1944, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA. Florence was born 10 Mar 1922, Sealy, Austin County, Texas, USA; died 25 Feb 1995, Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Guardian Angel Cemetery - Wallis, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Joyce Onita Warner 27 Aug 1957; divorced 30 Jun 1981, Livingston, Polk County, Texas, USA. Joyce was born 13 Mar 1928, Holum, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Apr 2000, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Welcome Home Cemetery - Grayson, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Anna Bell Cole 3 Aug 1981, Lavaca County, Texas, USA. Anna was born 13 Jul 1929, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Sep 1988, Freeport, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas; was buried 23 Sep 1988, Creel Cemetery - Reeves, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Lois Agnes Mary Arville 1 Apr 1989, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA. Lois was born 16 Nov 1934, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 Nov 2004, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Sallier Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Patrick H. Files Sr., 81, of Baytown, went to be with his Savior on March 26, 2012, after a courageous battle with dementia and cancer.

He was born January 5, 1931, in Gorman, Texas, to Wiley Files Sr. and Alva Files. He had been a long time resident of Baytown and active member of this community. He was a long time member of First Christian Church. He proudly served this nation in the US Navy, during the Korean War, earning the rank of petty officer, 1st class. Pat dedicated the rest of his career to the office furniture business working for Office Equipment Company in, McAllen, Tx., Matherne's in Baytown, Tx. and Commercial Furniture Services Inc. in Houston, Tx. where he retired as vice president of sales. Pat loved spending time with his family, gardening and his dog Schatzi. Pat was always quick with a joke and loved to laugh. He was a great husband, dad, grandpa and teacher.

Pat is preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Eileen Files, His brothers Jim Files and Wiley Files.

He is survived by his son Patrick Henry Files Jr. (Jenny), of Baytown; Son Jamie Jordan (Kim), of Dallas; daughter Javona Jordan (Tim Crabb), of Baytown; daughter Marcia Strickler ( Stephen Watson), of Austin; son Joe Jordan (Bridget), of Ft. Worth; daughter Kathleen Files. His grandchildren Landon, Tanner and Parker Files; Amanda, Angela and Jackson Jordan; Jordan and Nicholas Strickler; Jett Jordan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following: the Alzheimer's Association, 2242 West Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Tx. 77030; or the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas, 77210-4886.

Patrick married Wilma Jean Ray 22 Dec 1956, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA; divorced 22 Jul 1970, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Wilma was born 11 Sep 1930, Mission, Hidalgo, Texas, USA; died 2 Jul 1994, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA; was buried 5 Jul 1994, Valley Memorial Gardens - McAllen, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Patrick — Cherie Eileen Weidman. Cherie was born 30 May 1938, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; died 4 Nov 2011, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Sue Pate announce her passing. Rita peacefully passed away at 2:45 on July 11, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in the Woodlands. Rita went to be with her Lord and her parents at the age of 75. She was surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren holding hands and sharing memories as she left this world.

Rita was predeceased by her parents, Robert Arlie Crow and Valdoraine Dotson Crow. Rita will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, Jep Pate. She is also fondly remembered by her son, Alan Pate of Magnolia and his wife Tracie Pate, daughter Valerie Pate of Spring. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Heather Pate, Chris Pate, Sarah Pate, Jenna Pate, Kim Wallace and Amber Corpuz and her two great-grandchildren Addison Pate and Wyatt Wallace.

Rita had a strong love for her family and friends. The people that she loved and treasured where the most important things to her. She measured value in friendships and family not by possessions. She lived by her heart and hear hearts passion. She was the first to plan a fun filled event, trip or the first to wish kind words and support to a friend. She loved life and friends to the fullest and enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved to decorate and make her home beautiful and inviting to friends and family. She loved to help others with decorating their home if they wanted the help. She loved to make each holiday special and decorate for all holidays. She took great pride in watching her children and grandchildren grow. She was always their biggest fan and only wanted great things for them. When they reached an achievement, she was filled with love and pride and always sharing the stories with her friends.

A celebration of her life will be held at Klein Funeral Home, 16131 Champion Forest Drive, Spring, Texas 77379 at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 20, 2018. Following the service her loving husband, JE will be hosting a celebration at the family home at 18502 Arlan Lake Drive, Spring, Texas 77378 to honor her memory.

The service will be conducted by Rev. Louis Perrin, a family friend from La Marque. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.kleinfh.com. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the American Cancer Center, which was one of Rita's favorite charities that she donated to since the passing of her father.

(Published by Klein Funeral Home of Spring, TX)

Rita married Jep Earl Pate, Jr. 21 Jul 1962, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA. Jep was born 13 May 1940, Henderson County, Texas, USA; died 16 Dec 2019, Spring, Harris County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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McCAMEY - Flora Kathryn Johnson, 72, of McCamey, a former teacher, died Tuesday, July 27, 1999, at McCamey Hospital.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Emerson Street Church of Christ with Doug Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Homes.

She was born in Comanche County. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

SURVIVORS: Husband, Tommy Johnson Sr. of McCamey; daughter, Cody Anderson of Hobbs, N.M.; sons, Tommy Johnson Jr. of Andrews and James Johnson of McCamey; sister, Betty Green of Jal, N.M.; and six grandchildren.

(Published in the Odessa American Online on July 28, 1999)

Flora married William Thomas Johnson, Sr. 25 Nov 1948, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA. William was born 16 Oct 1923, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA; died 4 Oct 2021, Crane, Crane County, Texas, USA; was buried 10 Oct 2021, Resthaven Cemetery - McCamey, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Betty Ruth Green, 85, of Big Spring, formerly of Jal, New Mexico, died Friday, August 1, 2014 in a local care facility. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM (MST) Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the Jal Church of Christ, Jal, New Mexico with Daryl Micham, officiating. Interment will follow at the Jal Cemetery, Jal, New Mexico.

She was born August 14, 1928 in Iraan, Texas and married Willie F. "Bill" Green December 15, 1951 in Iraan, Texas.

Betty graduated from Abilene Christian College.

She taught school for over 30 years in Crane, McCamey, Ozona and Jal, New Mexico, retiring in 1988.

She was a member of the Jal Church of Christ and had taught Sunday School for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Willie F. "Bill" Green of Big Spring; two sons, J. Green and wife, Cheryl of Coahoma and Rodney F. Green of Graham; a daughter-in-law, Linda Green of Denver City; four grandchildren, Lauren Green and husband, Will Liggett of Austin, Russell Green and wife, Misty of Amarillo, Ryan Green of Lubbock and Melissa Owens and husband, Justin of Denver City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Cody Joiner; and three sisters, Bonnie Robbins, Kathryn Johnson and Pansy Joiner.

The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater West Texas Chapter, 4400 N. Big Spring St., Suite C-32, Midland, Texas 79705.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com

Betty married Willie Francis Green 15 Dec 1951, Iraan, Pecos County, Texas, USA. Willie was born 27 Oct 1923, Hamilton, Hamilton County, Texas, USA; died 29 Oct 2020, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 31 Oct 2020, Jal Cemetery - Jal, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet]

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MCCAMEY - Bonnie June Robbins, 63, a housewife, died Monday, March 7, 1994, at McCamey Hospital.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Emerson Street Church of Christ. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home.

She was born in Iraan and had lived in McCamey 46 years. She was a member of Emerson Street Church of Christ.

SURVIVORS: Husband, Frank Robbins of McCamey; daughter, Carol Ann Sandlin of Home, La.; son, Bill Robbins of McCamey; sisters, Katherine Johnson of McCamey and Betty Green of Jal, N.M.; three grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American on March 8, 1994)

Bonnie married William Frank Robbins, Jr. 4 Sep 1948, McCamey, Upton County, Texas, USA. William was born 13 Feb 1928, Robert Lee, Coke County, Texas, USA; died 30 Jan 2007, McCamey, Upton County, Texas, USA; was buried 1 Feb 2007, Resthaven Cemetery - McCamey, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Philip Blair Crow, age 75, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in The Woodlands, Texas. Born in Coleman, Texas, he was a retired College History Professor at Lone Star College. Survived by wife, Linda Crow; daughters, Shannon Kelley and husband Paul, and Erin Salmatanis and husband Mihalis; granddaughters, Penelope and Petra Salmatanis; brother, Kenneth Crow and wife Sharon; and other relatives. Visitation will be held 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Montgomery County at www.hsmc-tx.org

(Published in The Houston Chronicle on May 10, 2013)

Philip married S.E. Peterson [Group Sheet]

Philip married Linda Carol Wilbanks 2 Apr 1980, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Linda was born 1 Sep 1950, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 26 Sep 2023, Spring, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 14 Oct 2023, Earthman Resthaven Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Kenneth Lee Crow, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2013. He was born July 19, 1943 in De Leon, TX as the second son to Ira Crow and Pauline Blair Crow.

Kenneth lived in DeLeon and, later, Waller, TX where he graduated high school. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education from the University of Houston. While attending the university, Ken married Mary Beth Flukinger. They had two sons, Jason Blair and Gordon Lee, moving to Victoria, TX shortly after Jason was born.

In Victoria, Ken met his second and current wife Sharon Edson and her two children, Paige and Kyle. From Victoria, they moved to Austin, TX where Ken began working as a Director for the Texas Education Agency. They subsequently moved to Kyle, TX and lived there until 1990. During his time there, Ken was elected as the mayor of the town and served two terms in the 1980's.

Following Ken's retirement from TEA, he became a consultant with Deloitte Consulting. This second "career" took Ken and Sharon to Fort Worth, TX and then to Lake Bluff, IL. Upon his retirement from Deloitte, Ken and Sharon moved to Ruidoso, NM where they spent the next 8 years.

Ken's career was focused on benefits for children with special needs on a national, state or school district level. One in particular was the ABC program that provided support for families through education, therapy and other services. During his and Sharon's careers and retirement they met many wonderful people, many of whom became life long friends.

Ken enjoyed playing tennis, golfing, fishing, traveling, bar-b-queuing and spending time with friends and family.

Ken was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother, Phillip Crow. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Sharon Edson Crow; four children, Jason Crow and wife Stephanie of Colorado Springs, CO, Gordon Crow of Johnson City, TX, Paige Stotts and husband Alan of Salt Lake City, UT, and Kyle Pickens and wife Ann of Austin, TX; six grandchildren, Sadie, Jackson, and Thatcher Crow, Hayden and Erin Stotts, and Charlie Pickens; sister in law, Linda Crow of The Woodlands, TX; sister and brother in law, Rodlyn and James Mazoch of Corpus Christi, TX; niece, Shannon Kelly and husband Paul of Austin, TX and nephew, Daniel Mazoch of Corpus Christi, TX Ken is also survived by his little buddy "Jake" the dog and "Leo" the cat.

A memorial service celebrating Ken's life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Crofts - Crow Funeral Home, 911 Mesquite, Blanco, TX 78606. Ken's cremated remains will be placed in the Kyle Cemetery next to his dear friend Jack Schwartz.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to organizations supporting children with special needs or Compassionate Care Hospice in Kyle, TX.

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman from October 16 to October 17, 2013)

Kenneth married M.B. Flukinger [Group Sheet]

Kenneth married S.E. Peterson [Group Sheet]

J.M. married J.B. Palmer [Group Sheet]

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Gary Eugene Crow

Gary passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Danny Dennis.

Gary was born on September 28, 1935 in Gorman, TX to J.T. and Etta Crow. He married Kathleen Terrell on October 18, 1956, in El Paso, TX. He retired, after 25 years, from Campbell ISD.

He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Duncan and Susan Dennis; grandsons, Zachary Dennis, Mark Duncan, and Daniel Duncan; granddaughter, Jennifer Duncan; great grandson, Calvin Duncan; great granddaughter, Clara Jane Duncan; brother, Max Crow, along with many other loving relatives and friends.

(Published by Peters Funeral Home of Greenville, TX)

Gary married Kathleen Terrell 18 Oct 1956, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, USA. Kathleen was born 14 May 1939, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; died 4 Apr 2022, Campbell, Hunt County, Texas, USA; was buried 9 Apr 2022, Brigham Cemetery - Campbell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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LORETTA CROW CONLEY, born in Wichita Falls, TX died Wednesday, December 14, 1994. Mrs. Conley was a member of Northern Oaks Church of Christ, San Antonio. Survivors include husband of 36 1/2 years, Darrell Conley Sr., minister of Northern Oaks Church of Christ; mother Etta Crow, San Antonio; son and daughter-in-law, J.D. Conley Jr., minister of Spencer Church of Christ, Spencer, W.V., and his wife Denise; daughters, Marietta Barcroft and husband Robert, San Antonio and Shiela Mayabb and husband Shane, Kansas City, Missouri; 4 grandchildren, Kenny, Shalyn, Rebecca and Adam; 2 brothers, Max Crow, El Paso, TX and Gary Crow, Campbell, TX; several nices, nephews, and many friends. Funeral services Saturday, December 17, 1994 11:00 a.m. San Pedro Church of Christ. Graveside 3:00 p.m. at Frazier Cemetery, Burnet, TX.

(Published in The El Paso Times on December 16, 1994)

Loretta married John Darrell Conley, Sr. 29 Aug 1958, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, USA. John was born 10 Nov 1939, Burnet, Burnet County, Texas, USA; died 4 Sep 2018, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA; was buried , Frazier Ranch Cemetery - Burnet, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

J.B. married J.A. Murrell [Group Sheet]

J.B. married C.A. Burroughs [Group Sheet]

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Ronald Lowell Crow, of Woodstock, Georgia, lost his battle with cancer on May 13, 2012, at the age of 68. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 30, at South Care Memorial Center, Marietta, Ga., and internment at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Ga.

He will best be remembered for his quarter-century service in the U.S. Navy, retiring as Master Chief, and his fifteen+ years of service in the Canton and Woodstock, GA, Lions Clubs. He was born in Wichita Falls, July 28, 1943. Ron graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan, in 1962, and left to serve his nation, but never forgot his home state, frequently calling it "God's Country." He served in Vietnam, then the Panama Canal Zone, followed by the Pacific fleet in San Diego, CA, and Hawaii. Transferring to Newport, RI, in 1982, he began teaching at the Naval War College and the Senior Enlisted Academy. His last assignment before retiring was Command Master Chief on the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62).
After relocating to the Atlanta area, he began a career in real estate and volunteering with the Lions Club. Although later retiring from real estate sales, he continued serving those with sight impairment until his illness prevented participation. When not serving his community and country, Ron liked to travel, especially in Europe, reading western and espionage novels, and spending time with his family.

The oldest of five, he is predeceased by his parents, Lowell H. and Imogene E. Crow.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cheryl; daughter and spouse, Cristi and Daniel Kelly of Columbia, Md.; three grandsons, Benjamin, Ian, and Ryan Kelly; son and spouse, John and Kristie Crow of Tallahassee, Fla.; his sisters and their spouses, Judy and James Wright of Harper, Texas, Linda and Bill Watts of College Station, Peggy and John Fields of Frisco, Texas; his brother and spouse, Greg and Doris Crow of Bryan; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on May 27, 2012)

Ronald married C.L. Flatt [Group Sheet]

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Crow Child's Rites Are Conducted Here

Funeral services for Stephen Earl Crow, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Crow, were held Wednesday afternoon from Owens & Brumley Funeral Home.

The child died Monday night in a hospital at Gorman where his 7-year-old brother, Ronald Lowell, is undergoing treatment for a similar illness.

Olin Huff, assistant minister of the Tenth and Broad Streets Church of Christ, officiated. Burial was at Crestview Memorial Park.

The youngster was a native of Wichita Falls, moving only recently to Carbon, Texas, with his mother when his father was re-called to active duty with the U.S. Navy as a radioman second class. His father was stationed with the naval armory here for several years.

Survivors besides the parents and the brother include three sisters, Judith Ann, Linda Jean and Peggy Joyce Crow, all of Carbon; and two grandparents, Marvin Brothers of Wichita Falls and Mrs. Alta Crow of De Leon.

(Published in The Wichita Daily Times on October 18, 1950)

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Judith Ann Wright passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021 at the age of 75 years in Harper, Texas.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 2 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church located at 23932 US-290, Harper, Texas 78631. Burial will follow in the Harper City Cemetery.

Judy was born on April 13, 1946 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, James Wright; her children Holli Kenton, Sheila Elliott and James Wright II; her grandchildren Jaclyn Untrecht, Kaitlyn Untrecht, Brittney Moore, Brandon Russell, Anastasia Wright, Bradshaw Wright, Randy Wright, Rosslyn Wright, Averi Wright, and Logan Wright; siblings Linda Watts and Greg Crow; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her parents Imogene and Lowell Crow; son Jason Wright; grandson Cameron Untrecht; and siblings Ronald Crow, Peggy Fields, and Stephen Crow.

Judy loved to travel. Not only had she visited all 50 states, but also over 60 countries. Her favorite vacations always included cruises. Some of her memorable visits included Russia, China, Australia, and Alaska, to name a few. One of her treasured memories was meeting with the Pope. What she loved most of all was coming back home to her ranch in the hill country surrounded by flowers, wildlife, and her dog Gidgett.

In her free time, Judy loved country western dancing, dinner with friends, gardening, and intense game nights. Anywhere with the sea and sand made her the happiest. Her grandkids knew her as Mimi. They looked forward to their trips to visit her almost more than she did. She was always kept busy with annual SeaWorld, Schlitterbahn, or river trips.

Judy held many careers. When she met her husband, Judy was a laboratory technician at Texas A&M University. While married, she maintained a career as a research technician and tax preparer. She soon became field director at the March of Dimes and retired after several years. Judy moved on to become involved in the Hill Country Youth Ranch where she was a part of the thrift shop board. She also helped with various projects such as funding for the Harper community park and grants for the Heart of the Hills Heritage.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Hill Country Youth Ranch.

(Published by Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville, TX)

Judith married W.R. Whitley [Group Sheet]

Judith married J.E. Wright [Group Sheet]

L.J. married R.P. Wood, Jr. [Group Sheet]

L.J. married L.D. Brown [Group Sheet]

L.J. married W.L. Watts [Group Sheet]