Robert "Skeet" Hetrick, 58, of Talpa, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 3, 2004, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Visitation will be Tuesday, July 6, 2004, from 6 - 8 p. m. at Johnson's Funeral Home.  Services will be Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 10 a. m. at the Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Rex Stephenson, J. D. Steward, and Mike Steward officiating.  Internment will be at 2:30 p. m. at Rockwood Cemetery in Rockwood, Texas.

Skeet was born February 26, 1946, to Robert and Erma Hetrick in Dayton, Ohio.  After spending most of his childhood moving around the country in a military family, he moved to San Angelo in 1962.  He graduated from Central High School in 1964.  He was an excellent athlete and enjoyed playing both baseball and basketball for the Bobcats and San Angelo College.  He went on to serve his country in the United States Army from 1969-1971 in Panama.  When he returned to San Angelo, he began working as a roofer and continued up until the time of his illness earlier this year.  He married Mitzi Stephenson on April 8, 2000.  His favorite hobbies were elk hunting in Colorado each fall with his best friend Max and playing golf.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Mitzi of Talpa, his brother Barry Hetrick and wife Nita of Kemp, his brother-in-law Rex Stephenson and wife Stacy, and his father-in-law Bill Stephenson all of San Angelo.  He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Kamy Taylor, Jacob and Sarah Hetrick, and Joshua, Taylor, and Nathan Stephenson, a special cousin Cindy Weems of Lufkin, and many, many friends.

Pallbearers will be Max Havlik, Danny Byrd, Kenny Johnson, Stacy Allen, Jacob Hetrick, Doug "Paco" Wells, Scotty Chastain and Ricky Agnew.  Honorary pallbearers will be all of Skeet's golf buddies.  The family requests that memorials be made to the West Texas Boys Ranch in San Angelo, the Rockwood Cemetery Association in Rockwood, Texas, or a favorite charity.  "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."  1 Peter 5:10 (NIV)

Funeral services were held June 5, 2004 at the Grove Hill Funeral Home in Dallas for a former Santa Anna resident, June Bond-Binion, age 90, who died July 3rd.  Interment was at the Elmwood Cemetery in Abilene, Texas.

June was born in Cross Plains, Texas on March 26, 1914 to the late Parker and Augusta Bond.  She attended school in Santa Anna, graduating with the class of 1932.  On June 6, 1933, she was married to James M. Binion in Santa Anna.  They celebrated 60 years of marriage.  Mr. Binion preceded her in death in 1993.  They made their home in Abilene from 1947 to 2001 when Mrs. Binion moved to Dallas.  She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Beverly McPherson of Dallas; one son, Stanley Binion of Houston; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a younger sister, Augusta.

...  On Monday morning, Florence Claiborne, 47, of San Antonio, died in a one vehicle rollover about 15 miles north of the city on U. S. 283.  She lost control of her Chevrolet Blazer on a curve in the road and the vehicle rolled over several times.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.  ...

Steven Wayne Throgmorton, age 26 of Murchison, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at his grandparents home.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p. m. Friday, July 9, 2004 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Coleman, Texas.  Burial will follow in the Burkett Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.  Family visitation will from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p. m. Thursday at the Funeral Home.

Steven was born April 28, 1978 in Dallas, a son of Mike Merton and Disa Throgmorton Merton.  He attended school in Rockwall and graduated from high school in Spokane, Washington.  He moved to Murchison last month from Spokane.  While living in Rockwall, he participated in the Special Olympics for eight years and was a Baptist.

Survivors include his parents, Mike and Disa Merton of Murchison; two sisters, Starla Merton of Sulphur Springs, Tanya Starr of Spokane, Washington; one brother, Michael E. Merton of Sulphur Springs; grandparents, Marlin and Elise Davis Tate of Murchison, Joan Stanley of Rockwall; two uncles, Robert Throgmorton of Rockwall, Richard Throgmorton of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two aunts, Lori Marr of Noble, Oklahoma, Darla Buck of Long Grove, Oklahoma and nine cousins, Chris, Kerry, Kassy, Danielle, Logan, Brentyn, Kailyn and Braiden.

Anita Shirley, 63, of Abilene, (sister of Johnny Baugh of Coleman) passed away July 7, 2004 in Abilene, after a short fight with Leukemia.  Services were 10:00 a. m. Saturday at the Church of Christ in Cross Plains, with burial following in the Cross Plains Cemetery.

She was born to Claude and Virgie Baugh on May 4, 1941 in Cross Plains and was reared there.  Anita married J. R. Shirley on March 26, 1983 in Cross Plains.  She moved to Baird for a short time, then moved to Abilene where she resided at the time of her death.  She worked at many different jobs, from running a grocery store to working in the service department at two different car dealerships to working at a craft store.  Anita is survived by her husband, J. R. Shirley; children and their spouses, Eddie Hedrick and fiance Paula of Abilene, Kim Jackson and husband Eddie of Winters, Kelley Howard and husband Bill of Odessa; step-children, Russell Shirley and wife Renee of Amarillo, Melinda Martin and husband David of San Angelo and Melissa Williamson and husband Danny of Midland; her mother, Virgie Baugh of Abilene; two brothers, Johnny Baugh and wife Melba of Coleman and Steve Baugh and wife Dale of Abilene; a sister, Claudette Ross and husband R.Q. of Carlsbad, New Mexico; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Baugh; a niece and great-nephew.

Ray Willeford, age 75 of Cisco, Texas, died Friday, July 9, 2004 at Canterbury Villa Nursing Home in Cisco.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p. m. Sunday, July 11, 2004 at Parker Funeral Home Chapel in Baird, Texas.  Graveside services will be 2:00 p. m. Monday, July 12, 2004 at the Duncan City Cemetery in Duncan, Oklahoma.  Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas

He was born Charles Ray Willeford on December 13, 1928 in Santa Fe, Oklahoma, a son of Evert G. Willeford and Emma Lois Salmon Willeford.  He grew up in Duncan and attended school in Duncan and Military School in Arkansas.  He married Jeannine Hanson on September 13, 1949 in Iowa.  He moved to Texas from Oklahoma in 1962.  He lived in Breckenridge till 1968 when he moved to Baird and then moved to Cisco in 1990.  He worked in the oil field as a pumper for Koch Industries and retired after 20 years.  He then went into business for himself, doing backhoe and maintainer work in Eastland and Callahan Counties and raising cattle and farming.

Survivors include Dorothy Ogle Shirley and her family; two daughters, Melody Willeford Barry of Baird, Jeanna Willeford Lowe and husband, Robert of Coleman; two sisters-in-law, Martha Willeford of California, Mary Willeford of Marlow, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, John Barry and wife, Cathy of Fort Worth, Matt Barry of Fort Worth, Michael Waldrop and wife, Laura of Midland, Kari Waldrop of Coleman; one aunt, Eves McMasters of Duncan, Oklahoma and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Willeford in 1995, Bob Willeford in 2002; one granddaughter, Ashley Waldrop in 1985 and ex-wife, Jeannine Elkins in 2002.

Clifford "Peanut" Johnson, age 87, of Jacksboro, Texas (formerly of Coleman) died Saturday, July 10, 2004 at Jacksboro.  Funeral service was held at 2 p. m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church of Jacksboro, with Tom W. Neal, D.Min and Bro. Melvin Clay officiating.  Interment followed in the Oakwood Cemetery, under the direction of Coker Funeral Home of Jacksboro.

Born December 20, 1916 in Coleman County, Texas, he was the son of the late Walter B. and Ora (Osteen) Johnson.  On November 10, 1945, he married Dorothy Griffin in Tell, Texas.  He was a reitred car dealer, member of the Masonic Lodge and Lost Battalion and a member of Memorial Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, of Jacksboro; sons, John Lee Johnson and wife, Vicki of Houston, Texas; James Ray Johnson and wife Cindy of Warrnesburg, Missouri; four grandchildren, Shelly Wyneken, Leann Johnson, Riley Johnson and Ely Parks; and two great grandchildren, Caleb Wyneken and Hannah Wyneken.

Pallbearers were Rod Hammond, Bob Maddox, Rob Nimmo, Dudley Horton, Jay Brigham, Bill Pierce and Steve Tilghman.

Services for Lela Pearl Stanley, 94, of Brownwood and a former resident of Whon, were held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, July 13th at First Baptist Church in May, Texas.  Interment followed in Stag Creek Cemetery.  Mrs. Stanley died Sunday, July 11, 2004 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 9, 1909, in Kimble County to William and Edna Haley.  She married Cleburne Charles Stanley in San Saba County on September 13, 1933.  She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1990; her twin children; her parents; two brothers; three sisters; and one grandchild.

Survivors include her two daughters, Neza Ruth Avants of May and Linda Mabel Spence of Early; a son, Dwayne Marler of Rising Star; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

LaVerne Yeatman, age 88, of Coleman, died Monday evening, July 12, 2004, at Coleman County Medical Center.  Funeral service will be 10:00 a. m., Thursday, July 15, 2004 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with The Rev. Dr. Henry Chisholm officiating.  Interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.  Family visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6:00 p. m. until 8:00 p. m. at the funeral home.

She was born LaVerne Stewart on March 24, 1916 in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, a daughter of the late George Clayton Stewart and Mary Belle Rigg Stewart.  She grew up in Big Spring and graduated from high school there.  On March 30, 1938, she married C. L. "Witt" Yeatman, Jr. in Lamesa and he preceded her in death on October 8, 1972.  LaVerne moved to Coleman in 1940, was a homemaker, and a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Zanda Janette "Jan" Hudson and husband Jerry of Odessa, Texas, Karen Todd and husband Johnny of Coleman and Mary Jo Yeatman of Coleman; eleven grandchildren, Nancy Jo Wimberley, Christie Celaya, Amanda Yeatman, Clayt Hudson, Hilary Hudson, Weston Hudson, Megan Hollingsworth, Josilyn Fitzpatrick, Ashley Fitzpatrick, Whitney Fitzpatrick and Spencer Fitzpatrick; six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters and a son, John Albert "Jay" Yeatman on April 18, 1986.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Lonzo McMann (Duke) Barnett, Jr., was born December 16, 1928 in Vernon, Texas, to Lonzo and Bessie Barnett.  With family at his side Duke died July 13, 2004 in Brownwood at the age of 75 years, 6 months, and 27 days.  Funeral service will be held 3:00 p. m. Friday, July 16, 2004 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.  Family visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 p. m. until 8:00 p. m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

In 1948, at the age of 20 years, Duke enlisted in the Marine Corps.  While in the Marine Corps he served in Korea and Viet Nam.  He was awarded many decorations, medals, badges, commendations, citations, and campaign ribbons including Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, Parachute Insignia, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Viet Nam Campaign, Viet Name Service Medal, Purple Heart, 7 Good Conduct Medals, and Meritorious Mast.  He retired as a 1st Sgt. E8 after 20 years in the Marine Corps.  He then served 20 years and 11 months in the reserves.

He is survived by two sisters, Mary Joyce Bishop of Brownwood and Lola Ray and husband Garland Daylong of Austin.; sister-in-law, Wanda Barnett of Coleman; 17 nephews and 13 nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Claude, Pete, and Dub Barnett, and one sister, Alta Nicholson.

Wayne Eugene Creek, age 75, of Dallas passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2004.  Funeral services were 10:00 a. m. Tuesday at Gaston Oaks Baptist Church in Dallas.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.  Dignity Memorial Grove Hill, in Dallas, was in charge of arrangements.

Wayne was born June 14, 1929 in Leaday, Texas, the youngest of 12 siblings.  He retired as a MSGT from the USAF in 1968 and then worked for C & F Insurance Company until he was medically retired in 1983.  He was a member of Gaston Oaks Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna Creek; one son, Howard Creek and his wife Debra of Dayton, Ohio; one daughter, Deborah Creek of Carrollton; one granddaughter, Heather Creek; and one brother, J. B. Creek of Coleman. 

A. R. "Buddy" Neff, age 88, of Echo, Texas passed away Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 1:40 p. m. at the Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene.  Services were Saturday at 10:00 a. m. at the First Baptist Church of Santa Anna with Rev. John Stanislaw and Rev. Bruce Hess officiating.  Interment followed at the Burkett Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

He was born Albert Rae Neff to the late Isaac Henry and Loutisha Johnson Neff on August 16, 1915 in Burkett, Texas.  Buddy was a lifetime resident of Coleman County and graduate of the Burkett High School.  On July 6, 1941 he married Ruby Nell Clanton in Coleman, Texas and they celebrated sixty-three years of marriage.  Buddy served his country as an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Burkett Baptist Church.  He was a farmer and rancher.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Nell Neff of Echo, Texas; two daughters, Sonjia and husband Ted Taylor of Coleman, Texas and Vicki Jo and husband Bill Caldwell of Crane, Texas; a son, Donnie and wife Janet Neff of Santa Anna, Texas; five grandchildren - Ben Taylor of Coleman, Texas, Tish Hankamer of Hankamer, Texas, Kyra Neff of Fort Worth, Texas, Darbi Neff of Plano, Texas and Jake Caldwell of Crane, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Nathan and Megan Taylor, Taylor and Kate Hankamer.

Pallbearers were Rob Cheaney, Jay Davis, Mike Edington, Jack Horne, Paschal Hosch, Bill D. Sneed, Mark Swening.  Honorary pallbearers included Bob Edington, Dan Edington, Joe Pat Hemphill, Dickie Horner, Cecil Johnson, Don Johnson, Richard Johnson, Lang Martin, Brent McMillan.

Charles R. Hickman, age 87, of Coleman, died Friday, July 16, 2004 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.  Funeral service will be held 11:00 a. m. Monday, July 19, 2004 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. G. Dean Coultas officiating.  Burial will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Charles R. Hickman was born November 28, 1916 in Callahan County, Texas, a son of the late W. R. Hickman and Ida Reaves Hickman.  He moved with his family to Coleman as a small child.  Charles attended school in Coleman, graduating from Coleman High School and Texas Tech University.  During World War II he served in the U. S. Army and married Jane Edmundson on March 28, 1942 in Coleman.  In 1946 he went to work for Production Credit Association and retired as president in 1971.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church, served as teacher for the Friendly Fellows Sunday School Class for over 50 years and served in many other capacities in the church.  He was a member of the Coleman Rodeo Association and the Lions Club.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Hickman of Coleman; two daughters, Sandra and husband Carl Prater of Pampa, Texas and Charlotte Hickman of Coleman; four grandchildren, Wade Cypert of San Angelo, Reaves and wife Shellie Prater of Lodi, California, Jacob Prater of Wichita Falls, Carrie and husband Nathan Scruggs of Lubbock; two great-grandchildren, Emma Prater and Aidan Scruggs.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey Hickman and Bill Dick Hickman.  Family visitation was held on Sunday from 5:00 p. m. until 7:00 p. m. at Stevens Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 500 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Holiday Hill Nursing Home, 245 SH 153, Coleman, Texas 76834.

Word has been received of the recent death of a former Santa Anna resident, Betty Lynn Willis - Hanger of San Diego, California who died there July 16, 2004.

Betty Lynn was the daughter of the late Clebert and Blanche Hamon Willis and attended the Santa Anna schools, moving with the family to California in the late 1930¹s.

Survivors include her husband, W.L. Hanger; a daughter; a grandchild; one brother, Eugene Willis and one sister, Joyce Willis-Blackington, all of San Diego, California.

Robert (Bob) Joe Langford, 60, of Abilene, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at a hospital in Lubbock.  Services will be 10:00 a. m. today (Tuesday) at North¹s Memorial Chapel in Abilene with Rev. Robert Graven and Rev. Tommy Culwell officiating.  Burial will follow at Santa Anna Cemetery, directed by North¹s Funeral Home.

Born October 3, 1943 in Coleman County, Texas, he was the son of Opal Wallace and Claude Langford and grandson of the late Benjamin and Agnes Langford of Cisco, Texas.  He married Marsha Smith on November 25, 1965, in Coleman, Texas.  He was a 1973 graduate of Southern Methodist University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He was employed by Texas Instruments for 23 years where he worked on a number of defense projects such as TOW and Tomahawk missiles.  He and his wife moved back to Abilene in 1984.  He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church.  He was predeceased by his father on January 2, 1994.

Survivors include his wife, Marsha Langford of Abilene; two sons, George Brent Langford of Clyde and Donald Alan Langford of Abilene; seven grandsons, Michael Langford, David Langford, Daniel Langford, Jonathan Langford, Justin Langford, Noah Langford and Isaac Langford; two granddaughters, Jenna Langford and Isabelle Langford.  Robert is also survived by his mother, Opal Langford and a sister and spouse, Janice and Edwin Hipsher, all of Santa Anna, Texas; two brothers and their spouses, Carl and Jean Langford of Santa Anna and Wayne and Ann Langford of Early, Texas.

Troy Winford Musick, 68, of Talpa died Monday, July 19, 2004 at a Dallas hospital.  Services will be held at 10:30 this morning (Thursday) in Winters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Loyd Hopper officiating.  Burial will be in the Shep Cemetery, directed by Winters Funeral Home.

He was born October 8, 1935 in Lawn and grew up in Brownwood, moving to Odessa as a young man.  He married Patsy Howard on August 5, 1955 in Odessa.  They lived in various places following his construction work in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.  He worked for Sterling County as a Road Maintenance Crew Foreman, retiring in 2001, when he and his wife moved to Talpa.  He was presently working for J. B. Guy, Jr. Dirt Works in Winters.  He was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Patsy Musick of Talpa; two sons and three daughters, Troy Wesley Musick of Sterling City, John Avery Musick of Water Valley, Debra Gaylene Fry of Cross Plains, Rebecca Black of San Angelo and Marla Monique Pina of San Angelo; two brothers, Howard Musick of Early and A. J. Musick of Blanket; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

Betty J. Nash, age 60 a native of Sonora, Texas passed away July 19, 2004 in Dallas.  Funeral services will be Friday, July 23, 2004 at 11:00 a. m. at Lambuth United Methodist Church, 4350 Bonnieview Rd. Dallas, Texas.  Interment will follow at Coleman Cemetery, Coleman, Texas.  Visitation began Wednesday at 12:00 p. m.  A wake was held from 7 to 8 p. m. at Paradise Funeral Home, 3910 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas.

She attend public school in Coleman, Texas and also attended the True Vine Baptist Church in Coleman.

She is survived by: Nikki Payne, Nastacia Thompson and J. R.; four sisters, Gloria Brown, Martha Benson, Frankie Thompson and Patricia Barnell; one brother, Curtis Payne and a host of other relatives and friends.

T. L. Bell, 75, passed away July 19, 2004 at Avaion Nursing Home in Odessa.  Military graveside service with the VFW was held at 10 a. m. Saturday, July 24, 2004 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Burt Groves officiating.  Sunset Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Bell was born August 12, 1928 in Doole, Texas to the late Elmer Clarence Bell and Lula Elizabeth McMilen Bell.  Mr. Bell was a retired City of Odessa employee, serving as a police officer, jailer, animal control officer and as a driver for the sanitation department.  He worked for the City of Odessa for 28 years.  Mr. Bell also served Ector County as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff Officer.  He was past president of the Eagles Lodge.  He loved to travel, play guitar and fiddle; he also loved to share stories and loved to meet people.  Mr. Bell was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.  He was awarded the Occupation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star and the United Nations Service Medal.

Mr. Bell is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lillian M. Bell of Odessa; a daughter, Rose Marie Tune of Odessa; granddaughters, Brandy Tune and Denise Jackson and husband, Danny; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Taran Jackson, all of Odessa; and two brothers, Eugene Bell of Bangs and James V. Bell of Mineola.

He was preceded in death, by his parents, six brothers, J. D., Clarence, Rufus, Jack, Johnny, Bill; two sisters, Louise Bell and Marie Davis and a son-in-law, Hank Tune, also numerous nieces and nephews.  Local survivors include a niece, Carolyn Perkins and husband David from Coleman; Betty Shields and husband Kenneth of Merkel and Gene Arnold and wife Sandy of Brady, all former residents of Coleman; Alice Hosington and husband Paul Jr. and Brenda Bell, all of Bangs.

William "Bill" Rathmell, 71, of San Angelo died Monday, July 19, 2004 at his residence.  Graveside service was at 11:00 a. m. on Thursday, July 22nd in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Charles Beal officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Johnson¹s Funeral Home of San Angelo.

Bill was born in Novice, Texas on March 19, 1933 to Barney and Gertrude Baker Rathmell.  He married Sheila on June 7, 1975 in San Angelo.  Bill worked in the oilfield industry until he enlisted with the U.S. Army.  Later, he owned and operated T-Bone Express, a livestock transportation company, for many years.  Bill was a member of the AARP, a Shriner, and a mason with the Masonic Lodge in Novice, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother and sisters, James Rathmell, Betty Price, Lillie Poweski, Claud Rathmell, Irene Rathmell, and Katie Rathmell.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sheila Rathmell of San Angelo; son and daughter-in-law, Wade and Janice Rathmell of San Angelo; son and daughter-in-law, Kipp and Donna Rathmell of San Angelo; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Scott Morgan of Wichita Falls; nine grandchildren, Colton Rathmell, Rachel Rathmell, Britney Rathmell, Will Rathmell, Laci Rathmell, Cassidy Rathmell, Cody Rathmell, Justis Morgan and T.J. Morgan; one brother, John Rathmell of San Antonio; one sister, Bennie Rathmell Gay of Coleman; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends.

Memorials may be made to West Texas Boys Ranch, Emmanuel Baptist Church or West Texas Rehab.

Elmo Hudson, age 89, long-time Leaday resident, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 p. m. today (Thursday, July 22, 2004) in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Posey officiating.  Burial will follow in the Leaday Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Elmo Hudson was born on May 9, 1915, the son of William Alexander Hudson and Pearl Pate Hudson.  He grew up in Leaday and attended school there.  On November 24, 1938 he married Retha Justice in Leaday and she preceded him in death on February 20, 1977.  He married Buila May Faries on December 8, 1977 in Leaday and she survives him.  For 57 years, Elmo Hudson was the Ranch Manager of the Day Ranch in Leaday.  He was a member of Leaday Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Buila Hudson of Coleman; two sons, William Elmo "Sonny" Hudson, Jr. of Coleman and Joe Earl Hudson of San Marcos, Texas; two daughters, Lela Kile and husband Edward of Euless, Texas and Sue Harendt and husband Bobby of San Marcos, Texas; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Maudie Hudson; grandson, Bobby Dewayne Harendt; two sisters, Irene Rosalee and Dovie Morris.  Memorials may be made to Leaday Baptist Church or Leaday Cemetery Association, c/o Joan Jones, 1904 CR 332, Gouldbusk, Texas 76845.

Dolores Lucas McCoury, age 69, of Brown County, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.  Funeral service will be held 4:00 p. m. Friday, July 23, 2004 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.  Graveside service will be at 7:00 p. m. Friday at Mud Creek Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

She was born Dolores Lucas on May 18, 1935 in Brownwood, the daughter of Weldon and Thelma Pasley Lucas.  She grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School.  Dolores was married to J. L. McCoury and had lived in Brown County on the family ranch for the past 43 years.  She was a homemaker and a rancher.

Survivors include her husband, J. L. McCoury of Thrifty (Brown County), Texas; her mother, Thelma Lucas of Coleman; four children, Kenny Day and wife Angel of Oceanside, California, Monty Day of Dallas, Texas, Jeff Day and wife Laurie of Brownwood, Texas and Sari DeVries and husband Durk of Thrifty, Texas; eleven grandchildren, Sunny Deeds, Niki White, Krista Ford, Kenda Root, Dustin Day, Laci Day, Jeffery Day, Abby Day, Stephanie Studdard, Shanna Studdard and Martin DeVries; five great-grandchildren, Kylee Deeds, Hannah Deeds, Presley Deeds, Tyler Ford and Aniston White.

She was preceded in death by a son, Barry Day, in December 1986 and by her father, Weldon Lucas in June 2004.  Family visitation will be held today (Thursday) from 4:00 p. m. until 7:00 p. m. at Stevens Funeral Home.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Mud Creek Cemetery Association, 7961 CR 574, Brownwood, Texas 76801.

Alfred W. Gulley, age 98, of Valera, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.  Funeral service will be held at 6:00 p. m. Friday, July 23, 2004 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Beck officiating.  Burial will follow in Valera Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

He was born on October 25, 1905 at the home place near Valera, Texas, a son of Henry Clay Gulley and Ida Amelia Fisher Gulley.  He grew up in Coleman County and attended school at Home Creek.  He met his future wife, Dessie Reis, in 1928 and they married on June 17, 1933 in Coleman; she preceded him in death on February 26, 2000.  Alfred farmed and ranched most of his life except for a time when he worked for the Border Patrol on the Rio Grande River.  He also worked as a state livestock inspector.  For many years Alfred and Dessie "made music" with several other musicians where they entertained at various community functions and at area rest homes on a regular basis.  Alfred was the oldest resident of the Valera community and the oldest member of Valera Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Maynard and wife Judy Gulley and Rex Gulley; one daughter, Fran Gulley Staggs; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother, Kate Laws, Nora Landrum and Lloyd Gulley.  Memorials may be made to Valera Baptist Church, Valera, Texas or Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.

Services for Willie "Bill" E. Gray, 70, of May were held at 10 a. m. Friday at Higginbotham Chapel with Terry Simmons officiating.  Interment followed in the Cross Plains Cemetery.  Mr. Gray died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at his home at Lake Brownwood.

He was born in Coleman County on July 1, 1934 to Marvin Eugene and Eva Vidila Chatham Gray.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a son.

Survivors include his children, Bonnie Baker of Dallas, Willie Ogden of Minnesota, Robert Selement, Connie Cannales and Marty Gray of Medina and Wesley Gray of Amarillo; special companion, Joy Robinson of May; sister, Connie Pittman of May; three brothers, Donnie Gray of May, Charlie Gray of Cibilo and Jay Gray of Corpus Christi; and five grandchildren.

Paul E. Bollman, age 86, of Dallas, born February 2, 1918 in Clarksville, Texas, passed away unexpectedly July 21, 2004 in Dallas, Texas.  Services were held at 11 a. m. Saturday, July 24, 2004 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 411 N. Town East Blvd., Mesquite, with Rev. John Schelter officiating.  Interment followed at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas. 

Mr. Bollman was retired President of Pierce Chemicals/Royal Bond after 64 years of service.  He owned a ranch in Coleman County.

He is survived by Norma White; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Dudley Smith of DeSoto; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Nancy Bollman of Rowlett; granddaughter, Cori Stevenson; grandsons, Chad Smith and Eric Bollman; sister, June Curtwright of Dallas; brothers, Keith Bollman of Paris, Texas, Bernard Bollman of Fort Worth, Frank Bollman of Tyler, Gene Bollman of Arcadia, California.

Pallbearers were Jerry Miller, Harvey Milner, Bobby Herring, Mike Mendez, Don Summers, John Bradley.  Memorials may be made to Lighthouse for New Hope, P. O. Box 851030, Mesquite, Texas 75185.  Arrangements were under the direction of West/Hurtt Funeral Home, 217 S. Hampton Rd., DeSoto, Texas 75115.

Delbert James Snow, Sr., age 82 of Brownwood, passed away July 22, 2004 at the Songbird Nursing Home in Brownwood.  Funeral services were July 25, 2004 at 2 p. m. at the North Coleman Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Roberts officiating.  Burial followed at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Son of the late W. J. and Ellie Jones Snow, he was born June 30, 1922 in Holder, Texas.  On July 22, 1945 he married Hazel L. Steffey.  She preceded him in death May 5, 2004.  Delbert was retired from Martin Brick Company where he worked for thirty years, was a veteran of WWII, and a member of the North Coleman Baptist Church.

He is survived by one daughter Mrs. Betty Neal of Brownwood; one son, Delbert, Jr. and wife Janice Snow of Brownwood; five sisters, and six brothers.  Also surviving are four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Delbert is also survived by numerous members of the White and Steffey families.

James L. Trammell, Jr., age 71 of Plainview and former Coleman resident, died Sunday, July 25, 2004 at a Plainview Hospital.  Funeral services for James will be 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman with Dr. Charles Sheffield officiating.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

James was born to James L. Trammell, Sr. and Ruby Owens Trammell on May 26, 1933, in Coleman, Texas.  After graduation from Coleman High School in 1952, he spent two years as a heavy artillery mechanic in the United States Army during the Korean War.  On June 16, 1953, he married Mary Baker in Coleman.  They celebrated 48 years of marriage before her death in 2000.  As a young couple, they moved to West Texas.  He worked for Columbia Carbon Plant in Seagraves for seven years and then began a 32-year career with Southwestern Public Service in Littlefield and in Lubbock as plant chemist at Jones Station.  During his years in Littlefield, he was active in Boy Scouts and Little League Baseball.  During his many years in Lubbock, he served as an Election Judge for Lubbock County and was precinct chairman for the Republican Party of Lubbock County.  He was a member of the Republican Presidential Task Force and a sustaining member of the Republican National Committee.  He retired to Coleman in 1995 and was a member of Concho Baptist Church.  He moved to Plainview in 2002.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Terry Trammell of Colleyville; his daughter and son-in-law, Marci and Kenny Owens of Plainview; six grandchildren, Stephanie Boyd and husband Glenn of Amarillo, Marci Ann and Lauren Trammell of Colleyville, Jason Gower and wife Annetta of Dallas, Jared Gower and Jonathan Gower both of Lubbock, two great-grandchildren, Logan and Gracie Boyd of Amarillo; one brother, Donald Trammell of Lufkin; two sisters, Billie Wells of Abilene, and Pauline Strictland of Corpus Christi.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one brother, Vonceal Trammell, and two sisters, Betty Creek and Peggy Henson.  Family visitation will be from 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. today (Tuesday) at the funeral home.

The services of praise and thanksgiving for the life of Jerome Brown will be held at 2:00 p. m. on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at the New Testament Holiness Church in Bangs.  Brother Ronnie White will officiate.  Heaven¹s gates opened wide for Jerome Brown on Sunday afternoon, July 25, 2004.  Burial will follow in the Bangs Cemetery, directed by Heartland Funeral Home of Early.

Jerome Brown was born May 14, 1969 in Long Beach, California.  He moved with his family to Texas in 1973 and graduated from Bangs High School in 1987.  He moved to Coleman over nine years ago.  Jerome¹s past employment had been with the City of Brownwood as Director of Bennie Houston Community Center, and lifeguard at Holman Park swimming pool.  His current employment was with the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier.  He was also an entrepreneur who tried several business ventures.  Jerome loved the Lord, and his heart was set on winning souls for Christ.  He lived a happy and good life serving the Lord through his many good deeds.  He spent extensive time with young people helping them to develop their basketball skills.  He volunteered time helping with basketball camps at Bangs High School.  He visited the sick and gave hope to the discouraged.  Always willing to help, only God knows the extent of the work he did helping to build the Kingdom.   Jerome had a genuine concern for the welfare of his fellow man and his family.

Family and friends visitation is scheduled for Friday evening, July 30, 2004 from 6 to 8 p. m. at Heartland Funeral Home in Early.

Emmett E. Blake, age 69, of Lake Brownwood, Texas passed away July 25, 2004.  Military graveside services will be held at 2:00 p. m. today (Tuesday) at Coleman City Cemetery with Chaplain Steven Baker of Brownwood Hospice officiating.  Interment will follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Emmett was born in south Coleman County on February 12th, 1935 and lived in the Coleman area until approximately age 13, then moved to Andrews, Texas.  He lived there until he went into the U. S. Army in 1942, served in the Korean War for 13 months, was awarded the United States Presidential Citation and The Korean Presidential Citation for bravery in the face of the enemy.  He was also awarded the Korean Service Medal with three combat stars, The United Nations Medal, Good Conduct Medal and several other Medals of Honor.  He held a top secret clearance and worked for military attached to the Atomic Energy Commission in California for two years, then transferred to the U. S. Air Force in 1958, served with the American Embassy Attaché enlisted Courier duty in Formosa now Taipei Taiwan for 18 months and then assigned to the Air Force Training Command at Lackland AFB, where he was assigned as academics and drill ceremonies NCO from February 1962 to 1966, completing 14 years and eight months of military duty.

He consulted with automobile dealers floor plans and profit control after the sale.  After leaving the Houston area, he moved back to the Coleman area.  He and Patta owned K&H Real Estate and Mid-City Motors, along with Blake Motor Company in the Coleman area.  He also owned Blake Rent-All and A to Z Rental in Abilene for several years.  After the oil crunch wiped out a lot of small businesses, he worked with Taylor Motor Company and Mahan Ford as general sales manager.  Emmett was also a licensed real estate agent and automobile dealer in the state of Texas.

Survivors include his wife, Patta Blake; and two sons, Scott A. Blake and Gary D. Blake, both of Abilene; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bernadene Cockerham of Liberal, Kansas, Patsy J. Melrose of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Reba L. Kirk of Liberal, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Cherry; his mother, Inez Blake Ailstock and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins of the Coleman area.

Clyde Bouldin, age 78 of Woodward, Oklahoma died Monday, July 26, 2004 in Woodward.  Funeral services were held at 10:00 a. m. Wednesday, July 28, 2004 in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Shelton and the Rev. Gary Holdeman officiating.  Burial followed in the Elmwood Cemetery under the direction of the Billings Funeral Home.

Leonard Clyde Bouldin was born December 19, 1925 in Talpa, Texas; he was the son of Robert Tee and Onnie (McClendon) Bouldin.  Clyde was reared on a stock farm three miles east of Talpa and graduated from Talpa High School in 1943.  He joined the United States Navy in 1943 and served as a torpedo man in the Southwest Pacific aboard a submarine, the USS299 Manta Ray, until 1946 when he was honorably discharged from the Navy.  Clyde went to work in the oilfield and was married to Nancy Ruth Minor on April 4, 1952.  To this union, two children were born, Dean and Lanette.  Clyde retired in 1990 from Mewborne Oil Company.  Clyde was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Woodward.  He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and had been a member for over fifty years of the Ballinger Lodge #643 in Texas.

He is survived by his wife Nancy of the home; one daughter, Lanette Clevenger and husband Jerry of Woodward; two grandchildren, Nancy Michelle Stewart of Woodward and Clifton Ford Clevenger of Oklahoma City; three great grandchildren, Kayla Cruz, Stetson Stewart and Braden Stewart; one sister-in-law, Belle Johnson of Coleman, Texas; nephews, nieces and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Robert Dean who died February 2, 1982 as a result of an auto accident.  Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church Building Fund with the funeral home accepting contributions.

Mary L. "Polly" Fowler, age 89, of Brownwood died Monday, July 26, 2004.  Graveside services will be 2:00 p. m. Friday at Old Runnels Cemetery, Ballinger, Texas.  Interment will follow under the direction of Davis - Morris Funeral Home of Brownwood.

Born May 18, 1915 she had been a resident of Brownwood since 1983.  She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Fowler of Fredericksburg; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and one sister.

The family requests that if you wish to visit them you may stop by the house.

Mrs. Vista McKay Turner, widow of the late Lamar Turner of Brownwood, passed away in a Temple nursing home on July 29, 2004 after an extended illness.  A private graveside service will be held today (Tuesday) in the Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989.  Making their home in Corpus Christi after Mr. Turner¹s service in World War II, the Turners retained close ties to the Brownwood community through the late Mr. Turner¹s family and his ranching and farming interests in Brown and Coleman counties.  She was born in Holland, Texas to the late Daniel Albert McKay and Alta Mae Digby McKay.  She graduated from Temple High School and attended the University of Mary Hardin Baylor (then the Baylor College for Women) in Belton.  On September 11, 1943, she married Lamar Turner of Brownwood.  Following the war, they returned to Corpus Christi where Mr. Turner enjoyed a successful career in the petroleum industry.  In 1957, they established a second home at the La Vista Ranch near Trickham.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sam (Marguerite) Floca of Temple.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John¹s Episcopal Church in Brownwood; Scott and White Hospital, Scott Sherwood and Brindley Foundation, Department of Cardiology in Temple for the pursuit of medical education and research; or to the Southern Methodist University general scholarship fund in the name of Lamar Turner.

Lonnie Ray Forman, 76 years old, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2004.  Memorial service was held at Johnson¹s Chapel in San Angelo on Monday, August 2nd at 1:00 p. m.  Johnson¹s Funeral Home of San Angelo was in charge of arrangements.

Lonnie was born May 28, 1928 in Coleman, Texas to his parents Robert G. and Vera Hill Forman.  He graduated from Bronte High School when he joined the U. S. Navy where he proudly served his country for two years from 1946 to 1948.  Lonnie¹s church home was located in Bronte, Texas at the First Baptist Church.  Lonnie was an employee of El Paso Natural Gas Company in the Permian Basin for 31 years.  After retirement he enjoyed his family and friends and spent most of his time at Lake LBJ.

He is survived by his wife, Roma Jean Richards Forman whom he married 56 years ago on July 3, 1948.  Son Robert G. "Bobby" Forman and wife Martha of Abilene, daughter Judy D. Miller and husband, Joe of Arlington.  Four grandchildren: Dana Linder and husband Bryan of Comfort, Clint Miller and wife Angela of Arlington, Chad Forman of Houston, and Scott Forman of Abilene.  Four great-grandchildren: Caleb, Clair, Faith Linder of Comfort; and Alyssa Miller of Arlington.  Sister, Bobbie J. Glenn of Amarillo and Brother, Jimmie Forman and wife Laura of Burleson.  Sister-in-Law and brother-in-Law, Norma and Keith Lofton of Snyder.  Local survivors include an aunt and uncle, Anita and Paul Smith and cousins, Ann Smith, Pat Robinson, LaVerne Parrott, Arvel and Lorena Cullins and Tim Parrott.

Donations should be given to Hospice of San Angelo.