Christine Wisener, age 72, of Brownwood, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2004 in Brownwood.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday (September 12) at Heartland Funeral Home Chapel in Early with Rev. Bud Stevens officiating.

Born December 16, 1931 in Komotua, Germany, she had worked for South Park Development Center for over 20 years as a Housekeeping Supervisor.  A resident of Brownwood since 1977, she was a member of North Ridge Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Ann Wisener and her mother, Maria Hassler.

Survivors include two sons, Robbie Jones and his wife, Lorna of Sonora and Pete Jones and his wife Janice of Brownwood; grandchildren: Brooke Jones of Talpa, Shon Jones and his wife Melissa of San Angelo, Christopher and his wife Nicole Jones of Round Rock; and great-grandchildren: Xavier Nino and Taryn Jones.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Claude Odom, age 70, of Santa Anna, Texas passed away at his residence in Santa Anna on Friday, September 3, 2004 at 3:55 p.m.  Graveside services were Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at the Trickham Cemetery with Michael Jennings and Juanita McMullen officiating.  Interment followed with Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna in charge of arrangements.

He was born Claude Milton Odom August 20, 1934 in Vivian, Oklahoma to the late James Charles and Flossie Irene Kilgore Odom.  Claude was reared and attended schools in Oklahoma and California.  He was an Army veteran serving his country during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the LDS Mormon Church.  Claude enjoyed horses, cattle and rodeoing.  He moved to Santa Anna in 1996 from Antioch, California where he worked as a heavy equipment operator in construction for Contra Costa County, California until his retirement.

Survivors include a step-son, Chris Hawkey of California; two sisters, Dorothy and husband Ray Goodson of Monroe, Louisiana and Patricia and husband Mike Jennings of Puyallup, Washington; a brother, Larry Odom of Martinez, California; a number of nieces and nephews.

Claude was preceded in death by a sister, Donnie Mathews in 1999 and two brothers, Carl Odom in 1981 and John Odom in 1990.  Pallbearers were Bo Burkeman, S. D. Fellers, Wayne Kelly, Corkey McGee, Charles Wells and Nathan Weverka.

Frankie Lee Griffin, age 78, of Stephenville, Texas died Friday, September 3, 2004 at a Stephenville hospital.  Funeral services were 1:00 p.m Sunday at Lacy Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Hannah officiating.  Graveside funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Valera Cemetery at Valera, Texas.  Lacy Funeral Home of Stephenville was in charge of arrangements.

Born December 10, 1925 in Oplin, Texas, she was the daughter of Lee H. and Letha (King) Traylor.  On April 3, 1965, she married LeRoy Griffin in Abilene, Texas.  Mrs. Griffin was a member of First United Methodist Church, was a Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star, Coleman Chapter 496 and Stephenville 801 and a member of VFW Auxiliary 9181.  She was retired from Food Service for government at Air Force Base, secretary at Gibson's and seamstress at L & L Manufacturing.

Survivors include her husband LeRoy Griffin of Stephenville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Butch and Shalimar Kubicek and Ronald and Debra Kubicek of Cleburne, Jeffrey and Marsha Owens of Stephenville, Robbie and Cynthia Owens of Houma, Louisiana; a daughter, Barbara Jo Hinds of Stephenville; two sisters, Marie Kennedy of Coleman and Bonnie and husband, Floyd Moore of Santa Anna; grandchildren, James-Luke Kubicek, Teri Wilson, Ashley Kubicek, Nate, James and Angie Thanes, Jeff Ryan, J. J. Owens, Tony Goodman, Kevin and Shane Goodman, Stephanie, Sarah and Jamie Owens; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be made at www.lacyfuneral.com <http://www.lacyfuneral.com.

Stantford E. (Butch) Henson, 61 of Tucson, Arizona, died September 3, 2004.  Memorial services have been postponed until a later date.  Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas is in charge of arrangements.  The body was
cremated.

Butch was born November 17, 1942 in Coleman, the son of Stantford Washington Henson, Jr. and Evelyn Kilgore Henson.  He grew up and attended school in Brady and served in the United States Army.  He moved to Tucson 30 years ago from Abilene and was a loader operator.

Survivors include two sons, Stanley Henson of Midland, Robert Henson of Tucson, Arizona; two sisters, Bonnie Eubank of Mineral Wells, Wanda Lothringer of San Antonio, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Ann Martin and one son, Gerald Henson.

Nellen Hudson, age 100, of Coleman died Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Coleman with Dr. G. Dean Coultas officiating.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born Nellen Kathryn Starling on February 7, 1904 in Comanche County, Texas, a daughter of Walter B. and Maretta Pinkard Starling.  She grew up in Comanche County and graduated from Blanket High School.  She attended Howard Payne in Brownwood and taught school at Hasse and Proctor.  On June 18, 1925 she married Thomas J. "Cowboy" Hudson in Blanket and he preceded her in death on July 28, 1981.  Nellen lived in Novice from 1929-1955 and then moved to Coleman.  She was a farmer and rancher and an avid bridge player.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Nichols Sunday School Class and the Aldersgate Guild.

She is survived by three sons, Kenneth and wife Doris Hudson of Moran, Neil and wife Marie Hudson of Coleman and Dwight Hudson of Coleman; one sister, Billeye Jones of Stephenville; ten grandchildren, Michael Hudson, Larry Hudson, Debbie Rummage, Randy Hudson, Becky Hollobaugh, Linda Thaxton, Daniel Hudson, David Hudson, Kathy Cole and Jefflyn Miller; 19 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren.

Family visitation will be held tonight (Thursday) from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to the DeeDee Hudson Scholarship Fund, c/o Santa Anna National Bank, P.O. Box 668, Santa Anna, Texas 76878.

W. H. (Dub) Smith Jr., 81 years of age, passed away in Abilene Regional Hospital Tuesday evening September 7, 2004.  Visitation at the Funeral Home Wednesday 6 to 7 p.m. with the funeral services in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel 3 p.m. Thursday, September 9, with Rev. John Stanislaw from the First Baptist Church of Coleman to officiate, and the interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery.

The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. and Zelma Smith, he was born April 4, 1923 in Coleman County near Burkett.   He was married to Ms. Phillis Hollingsworth in Coleman November 11, 1983.  He was member of the Baptist Church and a devoted husband.  He was a retired carpenter, and had lived in Coleman all of his life.

Dub Smith is survived by his wife Phillis Smith of Coleman; one sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Briggs of Silver Valley; four step-children; eight step-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild.

Benjamin F. Wright of Abilene (formerly of Coleman) passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2004.  Funeral services were 1 p.m. Saturday at Highland Church of Christ in Abilene with Dr. Mike Copeland and Pastor Matthew Lubin officiating.  Burial followed in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home of Abilene.

Ben was born in Greenville, Mississippi on March 22, 1951 to Mrs. Jessie Mae Wright Dolton and T. J. Jones.  He was a graduate of Coleman High School in 1967 (Editor's Correction: Ben Wright attended Coleman High School during his Freshman and Sophomore years with the class of 1972.) and then attended Mississippi Valley State College.  He moved to Abilene in 1986.  He married Yvonne Benjamin in August of 2000.  Mr. Wright attended Highland Church of Christ with his wife, Yvonne.  He was employed at Star Dodge, Hyundai as a car salesman.  In 2004, Benjamin received his Sales Masters award.  He was preceded in death by his father, T. J. Jones and his step-father, Odis Dolton.

Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Wright of the home; sons, Patrick Wright of Columbia, Mississippi, Steven Wright of Abilene; Catral Chandler, Ahmade Chandler and Terry Shade, all of Coleman; daughters, La Wanda Wright of Columbia, Mississippi and Sherrlynn Carson of Greenville, Mississippi; his mother, Jessie Mae Dolton of Greenville, Mississippi; brothers, Odis Dolton of Abilene, Curtis Cross of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Donald Dolton of Abilene; sisters, Wyester Johnson Sincere of Abilene, Linda Curtis of Indianapolis, Indiana, Elizabeth Dolton of Abilene and Jeanette Johnson of Cruger, Mississippi; and nine grandchildren.

Mrs. Willie Marie Shelton, 83 years of age, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2004 in a Brownfield nursing home.  Services were held Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Mr. Patrick Bennett officiating.  Burial followed under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

She was born July 7, 1921 in Santa Anna, Texas, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. J. and Myrtle Kline.  She was married to the late Mr. Herbert W. Shelton in Coleman in February 1938 and he preceded her in death in 1998.  They had lived in the Coleman area up until the 1950¹s at which time they moved to Brownfield, and to Odessa in 1960, back to Brownfield in 1998.  She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, H. W. and Yvonne Shelton of Brownfield; one brother, J. D. Kline of Bangs; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

T. M. "Molloy" Winston, 74, of San Angelo died Thursday, September 9, 2004 at his residence.  Graveside funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Water Valley Cemetery with Rev. Richard Ivy officiating, under the direction of Johnson¹s Funeral Home.

Mr. Winston was born December 24, 1929 in Tom Green County to Herbert and Anna B. Foree Winston.  He married Jettie Holmes on June 5, 1955, in Sanderson.  Mr. Winston was a member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church and a retired teacher from the Waver Valley Independent School District.

Survivors include his wife, Jettie Winston; two daughters, Becky Gaston of San Angelo and Sharon Kern and her husband, Mickey, of Spearman; one son, Ralph Winston of Torrington, Connecticut; and 12 grandchildren.

L. P. "Whitt" Whittington, age 87, life-long resident of Glen Cove, died Friday, September 10, 2004 at his home in Glen Cove.  Graveside funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 13 at the Glen Cove Cemetery Pavilion with Brother Burlie Taylor officiating.  Services were under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Whitt was born February 20, 1917 in Glen Cove, Texas, a son of the late I. C. and Lula Richardson Whittington.  He grew up in Glen Cove and attended school there and in Coleman.  During World War II he served in the United States Army.  On June 10, 1953, he married Lucy Jones in Coleman. He was a stock farmer and a member of Glen Cove Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lucy Whittington of Glen Cove; four children, Nelda Copley of Glen Cove, Joe Stinson of Coleman, Mary Anderson and husband Ray of Ballinger and James Whittington of Brownwood; four grandchildren, Keith Copley of Talpa, Robert Copley of Splendora, Stephanie Moore and husband Doug of Valera and Joy McDaniel and husband Lee of Ballinger; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to South Park Development Center, 2605 Morris Sheppard Drive, Brownwood, Texas 76801 or the Glen Cove Cemetery Association, c/o Betsy Davis, 451 CR 449, Coleman, Texas 76834 or the donor¹s favorite charity.

Herman D. DePrang, 79 years of age, passed away in Williamston, Michigan on September 11, 2004.  Services will be Friday, September 17th at 2:00 p.m. in Walker Funeral Home Chapel, Coleman, Texas with Rev. Larry Adams officiating.  Interment will follow in the Atoka Cemetery with Walker Funeral Home in charge.

He was the son of the late Oscar and Clora DePrang, was born June 10, 1923 in Novice, Texas and had lived his early life in the Novice area.  He married Ms. Bobbie Richason in Lovington, New Mexico.  He was in the oil field business and a member of the Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie DePrang of Michigan and one daughter and son-in-law, Roma and Scott King; one grandson, Adam Swanson; two sisters, Doris Garvin of San Angelo, Texas and Hazel Barmore; and two brothers, Weldon DePrang of El Paso and Hayse DePrang of Midland.

Funeral services for Karen Gale Whiteley, 58, of Brownwood were 2 p.m. Monday at St. John¹s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Patricia A. Banks officiating.  Davis-Morris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Mrs. Whiteley died Saturday, September 11, 2004.

She was born June 8, 1946, the daughter of Lehn and Rosemary Thompson McInnis.  She had lived all of her life in Brownwood.  She married Jim Whiteley on December 12, 1970 in Oklahoma.  She was a registered nurse and a member of St. John¹s Episcopal Church of Brownwood.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Whiteley of Brownwood; one son and daughter-in-law, Damon and Tracy Whiteley of Orange Grove, Florida; two daughters and a son-in-law, Angie and Randy Laningham of Waco and Merci Whiteley of Brownwood; one sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Roger Walker of Santa Anna; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jay and Robbie McInnis of Houston and Mike and Barbara McInnis of Waco; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the local Salvation Army or St. John¹s Episcopal Church.

Marshall Rutherford, age 79, of Coleman, Texas passed away Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Parks Methodist Retirement Village in Odessa, Texas.  Services will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Chapel with Sam Wilson officiating.  Interment will follow at the Leaday Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.

Marshall was born February 15, 1925 in Winters, Texas to the late William Harvey and Annie Christine MacDonald Rutherford.  He was a graduate of Coleman High School and received his Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Science from Texas A & M.  On September 9, 1950 Marshall married Wanda Joyce Ransbarger in Coleman County, Texas and they celebrated forty-nine years of marriage.  Joyce preceded him in death on January 7, 2000.  Marshall was a veteran of World War II serving his country in the U. S. Navy.  He was a member of the Church of Christ, a rancher and commodity broker.

Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Rutherford Young of Fort Lewis, Washington; two sons, Lance Rutherford of Nashville, Tennessee and Robin Rutherford of Odessa, Texas; a sister, Maxine Parkinson of Granbury, Texas; five grandchildren, Stephen and Callie Rutherford of Nashville, Tennessee; Bryan Rutherford of Odessa, Texas; Derek and Koen Young of Fort Lewis, Washington.

Pallbearers will be Lance Rutherford, Robin Rutherford, Stephen Rutherford, Bryan Rutherford, Derek Young, David Young.

Edd Ross "Eddie" Farmer, 69, of Clyde, died Sunday, September 12, 2004 at his home in Clyde.  Services will be 2:00 p.m. today (Thursday) at the First Baptist Church in Clyde with Rev. Carey Killough officiating, under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.

He was born December 21, 1934 in Callahan County, Texas to Grover Hubert and Avis Ozella (Rylee) Farmer.  He graduated from Clyde High School and attended college at Cisco Junior College, Tarleton State University, McMurry University, Hardin-Simmons University and Abilene Christian University, earning his Masters Degree in Education.  He married Harlene McGaugh in Abilene on June 9, 1953.  They moved to Clyde in 1979.  Mr. Farmer was a professional educator for 46 years.  He coached in all areas of athletics, primarily high school basketball.  He served as Principal at Jim Ned and as Superintendent in McCaulley, Novice and Wingate.  His teaching and coaching career led him to touch many lives along the way -- beginning in Clyde in 1957, and continuing on to Hamlin, Andrews, Jim Ned, McCaulley, Hawley, Novice, Comanche, Sidney, Brady, Aspermont, Albany and Brock.  He was a member of the Brock Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Harlene of Clyde; one son, Eddie Farmer and wife Toni of Weatherford; two daughters, Vivian Ibold and husband Mike of Guilford, Indiana and Julie Kraatz and husband Kevin of San Marcos; five grandsons, Bryce Farmer, David Farmer, Toby Farmer, Russ Ibold and Ryan Ibold; a granddaughter, Brittany Kraatz; a great-grandson, Jackson Ibold; a brother, Von Farmer of Denton Valley and two sisters, Jean Anderson of Farmington, New Mexico and Jo McKee of Denton Valley.

He was preceded in death by a sister, "Tug" Kay Hicks of Clyde.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, Texas 79601.

Mrs. Mary Freeman, 65 years of age, passed away September 15, 2004 in Coleman County Medical Center.  Services will be held Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Bruce Stovall officiating with the interment to follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

She was born May 29, 1939 in Gouldbusk, Texas, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Ethel McClellan.  Mary had lived her early life in Coleman and married Bobby Freeman in Coleman on June 21, 1962 and they had lived in Laredo, Monahans, San Angelo and Kema, moving back to Coleman in 1997.  She was a member of the Baptist Church and a housewife.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Freeman of Coleman; and one brother, J. W. McClellan of Lovelock, Nevada.

Joann King, age 64, of Rockwood, Texas passed away Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 6:55 p.m. at her residence in Rockwood. Services were Monday at 5:00 p.m. at the Rockwood Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Dean officiating.  Interment followed at the Rockwood Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

Joann was born November 12, 1939 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Elmer Dennis Ralston, Sr. and Annie Mae Seale Ralston.  She was raised in Fort Worth where she attended the Northside High School.  Joann had been a resident of Rockwood for 17 years and was a member of the Baptist Church and a nurse's aide.

Survivors include a daughter, Debra Kay Swallow of Bangs, Texas; two grandsons, Jeremy Lynn Lin of Brownwood, Texas and Tommy Lawson of San Diego, California.

Joann was preceded in death by sister Dorothy Jean Johnston in 2003 and Brother Elmer Dennis Ralston, Jr. in 1989.  Pallbearers were Garland McSwain, Paul Ralston, Brian Townsend and Dale Townsend.

Sammie Kaye McCreary, age 78, of Santa Anna passed away Friday September 17, 2004 at 12:55 a.m. at Coleman County Medical Center.  Services were Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at the Rockwood Baptist Church with Rev. Bobbie Lee and Rev. Jeff Dean officiating.  Interment followed at the Rockwood Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

Sammie was born January 4, 1926 in Rockwood, Texas to the late Samuel Tildon and Kathryn Lee Johnson McIlvain.  She was a lifetime resident of Coleman County where she attended the Rockwood Schools and was a graduate of Santa Anna High School.  On December 8, 1945, Sammie married Jake McCreary in Fort Worth, Texas and they had celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage.  Sammie was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Santa Anna, Wednesday Night Bridge Club, Delta Omicron and was a housewife.

Survivors include her husband, Jake McCreary of Santa Anna, Texas; two daughters, Leslie and husband Mickey Davidson of Big Lake, Texas and Sharon and husband Bobby Lee of Cisco, Texas; a sister, Oleta Mobley of Santa Anna, Texas; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Trent Davidson, Tyler Davidson, J. J. Lee, Greg Mobley, Lane Guthrie and Montie Guthrie.  Honorary pallbearers included Tres´ Davidson, Roy Rhodes, Richard Lee, Garland McSwain, LeeRoy Casey and Jim Everett.

Ruth Ellen Diaz, age 41, of Coleman, died Friday, September 17, 2004 at her residence.  Graveside services were 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2004 at the Coleman Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Patrick Bennett officiating.  Services were under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mrs. Diaz was born June 10, 1963 in Morton, Texas, a daughter of Raymond Wirt Jarvis and Clara Vielguth Jarvis.  She grew up and attended school in Rising Star.  She married Guadalupe "Lupe" Diaz on December 17, 2001 in Coleman.  She worked as a Certified Nurses Aide and was a Baptist.

Survivors include her husband, Lupe Diaz of Coleman; four daughters, Patricia "Patty" Suarez of Anson, Theresa Fulcher of Bangs, Brandy Loyd of Coleman, Kimberly Loveland of Florida; one son, Jacob Rider of Coleman; two sisters, Rae Jean Jarvis of Coleman, Betty Watkins of Stockton, California; one brother, J. B. Jarvis of Rising Star; three grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Linda Sue Parks.

Services for a former Santa Anna resident, John Cyril Newman, Jr., age 74 were held September 21, 2004 at the Finch Funeral Chapel in LaVernia with burial in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.  Mr. Newman died suddenly at his home in Adkins, Texas on September 17, 2004.

John Cyril was born December 22, 1929 to the late John C. and Gladys Lackey Newman.  He attended school in Santa Anna, moving with the family to Lamesa where he graduated from high school in 1947.  He was a member of the Baptist Church.  He was married to Minnie Ann Mullins in Lamesa and they had together over 50 years of marriage.  Mr. Newman served in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 20 years of service.  He then was employed in the Texas Attorney General¹s office as a computer consultant until retirement in 1986.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Mullins Newman of Adkins; two daughters, Vicki Rainwater of Fort Worth and Gayle Shackleford of Midland; one son, John C. Newman III of Lockhart and one sister, Margaret June Mays of Ben Wheeler; six grandchildren; one niece and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Micki Mavis Newman.

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Annie Lou Vaughn, age 92, of Trickham, Texas passed away Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 6:00 a.m. at the Bangs Nursing Home.  Services will be today (Tuesday) at 1:00 p.m. at Trickham Union Church with Rev. Clyde Majors and Rev. Helen McIver officiating.  Interment will follow at the Trickham Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

Annie Lou was born November 16, 1911 in Trickham, Texas to the late John Wesley Dockery, II and Rosa Lee Miller Dockery.  She was a lifetime resident of Coleman County and a 1929 graduate of Santa Anna High School.  On December 18, 1937 she married Bill Vaughn in Santa Anna and they celebrated thirty-eight years of marriage.  Bill preceded her in death in 1975.  Annie Lou was a member of the Church of Christ, Secretary of the Trickham Cemetery Association for 30 years and a member of the Trickham Quilting Club.  She was a retired stockfarmer.

Survivors include a niece, Joanna and husband Bill Smith of Royce City, Texas; two nephews, John and wife Earlene Dockery of Trickham, Texas and Ray and wife Barbara Dockery of Paint Rock, Texas; several great nieces and nephews.  Pallbearers will be John Dockery, Ray Dockery, Wesley Dockery, Dan Dockery, Rodney Guthrie, Bruce Lovesmith.

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Charlie Grider, 65, of Cross Plains, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at Abilene Regional Medical Center.  Memorial services were 5 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Cross Plains with Ronnie White officiating.

He was born November 1, 1938 in Callahan County, Texas to Eugene and Alice (Lee) Grider.  Charlie graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1957.  He then served in the Military Police during his tour in the U. S. Army.  Charlie met Doris Geddis in Junction, Texas and they married on November 7, 1964.  He served as Callahan County Commissioner from 1992 to 2004.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Doris Grider of Cross Plains; a son, David Grider of Monahans; four brothers, Robert Grider of Rising Star, Dick Grider of Cross Plains, Junior Grider of Early and David Grider of Breckenridge; three sisters, Frances Taylor of Cross Plains, Helen Gage of Cisco and Rosalee McClain of Hitchcock.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Jesus Manuel Leon Jr., infant, passed away September 22, 2004 at Coleman County Medical Center in Coleman.  Funeral Mass was held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coleman on Friday, September 24th at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Father Larry Cyr officiating and burial followed at the Millersview Cemetery with Mr. Lee Roy Beach conducting the Committal Service.  Walker Funeral Home of Coleman was in charge of all arrangements. 

He is survived by his parents, Jesus "Jessie" and Andrea Mendez Leon Sr. of Ballinger; three sisters, Jazmin, Janessa, and Litzy Leon, all of the home.

Jessie Lee Brewer, age 101, of Coleman, died Thursday, September 23, 2004 at Coleman County Medical Center.  Funeral service was held Saturday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Coleman with Rev. Gary Boyd officiating.  Burial followed at Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born Jessie Lee Johnson on September 14, 1903 in Anderson County, Texas, a daughter of Russell and Debbie Kelley Johnson.  She grew up in Palestine and moved with her family to Coleman in 1916 where she has resided since that time.  On January 15, 1921 she married Alvie Curtis Brewer in Coleman and he preceded her in death on December 1, 1981.  She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Sarah Louise McCleskey of Abilene and Billie Ruth and husband Max Horne of Coleman; two brothers, Hubert Johnson of San Angelo and Kelley Johnson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; eight grandchildren, Bob and wife Joy Gillespie of Clyde, Gil and wife Betty Allison of Vernon, Joe and wife Cathy Gillespie of Stephenville, Debra and husband Rodney Apodaca of Weatherford, Mitzi and husband John Summers of Bastrop, Ben and wife Pam Brewer of Fort Worth, Kit and wife Mindy Horne of Abilene and Scott Horne of S. Orange, New Jersey; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Allison Ainsworth; a son, Aubrey Brewer; two grandsons, Chris Brewer and Tim Allison.  Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 983, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Girling Health Care, 1423 Coggin Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801. 

John D. Estes, age 92, of Upland, California died September 24, 204 at Plott Nursing Home in Ontario, California.  Services will be held at Bellevue Chapel in Upland, California on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

He was born October 30, 1911 to Drury and Mollie Estes in Rockwood, Texas where he grew up.  He had been a resident of Upland/Ontario, California for the past 68 years.  Mr. Estes operated his own trucking business for more than 50 years.

John is survived by a son, Coy D. Estes (Shirley) of Upland; a grandson, Clay Estes; a granddaughter, Karen Rios (Bob); two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Eric; a sister-in-law, Johnnie Dewees, all of Upland, California and a sister, Jessie Mankins of Coleman, Texas.

John¹s wife Lydia of 60 years preceded him in death in 1993.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the San Antonio Community Hospital Foundation, 999 San Bernardino Road, Upland, California 91786.

Venito "Benny" Cervantes of Coleman passed away September 9th, 2004 at Coleman County Medical Center.  Funeral Mass was Monday, September 27th at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Larry Cyr officiating.  Burial followed at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

A resident of Coleman County since 1991, Benny was born July 15, 1990 in South Bend, Indiana.  He attended school in Novice and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors include his parents Marcelino and Norma Vasquez Cervantes of Coleman; six brothers, Marcelino Cervantes, Jr., Francisco Cervantes, Jose Cervantes, Billy McKenzie, Steven Cervantes, and Juan Cervantes.  Also surviving are his grandparents, Margarita Luera and Alfredo Ruiz, along with numerous great-aunts and uncles, many cousins, and friends.

School resumes today in the Novice school district after being closed Monday so students and staff could attend the funeral of a student.  Venito ''Vinnie'' Cervantes, 14, died Friday (September 24, 2004) in nearby Coleman.  His death is under investigation, but officials believe it was probably a suicide by hanging or strangulation, said Cpl. Michelle Sheedy with the Coleman Police Department.  Police are awaiting autopsy results from the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office.

''It's going to be very hard for me to walk into my first-period class and see that empty chair,'' said science teacher Lynn Martin.  He said Cervantes, an eighth-grader, seemed to be liked by peers and was a member of the junior high football team.  Martin said Cervantes' funeral Monday was overflowing with friends, family and school officials.  ''To me, he was always a very happy, outgoing student,'' Martin said.  He said Cervantes transferred to Novice this school year from Coleman ISD.  Several Coleman students attend Novice, Martin said.  The school, located about 35 miles southeast of Abilene, has 96 students enrolled this fall.

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J. D. Hopper, age 85, of San Angelo and former Ballinger resident, died Sunday, September 26, 2004 at a San Angelo Nursing Home.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Loyd Hopper, his brother, officiating and assisted by Carroll Hinds, his brother-in-law.  Burial will follow in the Brown Ranch Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

J. D. was born on July 17, 1919 in Blooming Grove, Texas, a son of the late O. B. and Gladys Viola Cox Hopper.  He grew up in Voss, attended school there and graduated from Mozelle High School in 1938.  J. D. served in the Army Air Corp during World War II.  In 1962, he married Faye Bilbrey and she preceded him in death in 1986.  On March 23, 1991 he married Katherine Squyres.  J. D. lived in Ballinger from 1949 - 1991 where he worked at the Ballinger Salvage Company.  He moved to San Angelo in 1991 and was a member of Edmund Blvd. Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Katherine Hopper of San Angelo, Texas; one son, Jesse and wife Pat Hopper of Ballinger, Texas; one daughter, Trudy and husband Dickie Redman of San Angelo, Texas; five step-daughters, Brenda and husband Melvin Steadman of Miles,Texas, Marilyn Bailey of Anchorage, Alaska, Carolyn Odor of San Angelo, Texas, Elizabeth and husband Richard Jackson of San Antonio, Texas, Debbie and husband Russell Bouseman of Kingwood, Texas; one step-son, Rodney and wife Freda Sparks of Slidell, Louisiana; 20 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; one brother, Loyd and wife Edwina Hopper of Valera, Texas; three sisters, Lavada Evans of Buffalo, Texas, Addie and husband Carroll Hinds of Glen Cove, Texas, Grace Loyd of Mozelle, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.  Family visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

Mr. Charles William Bolen, age 69 of Coleman, passed away Monday, September 27, 2004 at his residence in Coleman.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman with the Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating and burial to follow at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

He was born March 25, 1935 in McAlister, Oklahoma, the son of the late William McHenry and Jakie Maynard.  On May 9, 1969 he married Irene Horton in Brownfield.  She preceded him in death in 1995.  A Coleman County resident since 1968, Mr. Bolen was a truck driver and a Baptist.

He is survived by one daughter, Janett Schuessler of Brownfield; two sons, Lee of Coleman and Charles, Jr. of Ballinger; one step son, Jimmy Flemning of Grape Creek; four sisters Beatrice Willis and Clara Bolen both of Hobbs, New Mexico, Yvonne Agnew and Mary Willis both of Brownfield; two brothers, Johnny of Brownfield and Harold of Irving.  Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother and two step-sons.  The family will receive friends today (Tuesday) from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Rozell Gary, age 88, of Cross Plains, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at Rising Star Nursing Center.  Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday at Higginbotham Funeral Chapel in Cross Plains with Ronnie White officiating.  Burial followed in the Cross Plains Cemetery.

She was born June 19, 1916 in Callahan County, Texas to Ode Johnson and Carrie Cook Johnson and had been a lifelong resident of Callahan County.  She married Dale Gary on January 7, 1934 in Baird and they made their home in Cross Plains.  She was a housewife and a member of First Baptist Church of Cross Plains.

Rozell is survived by her daughters, Julene Franke of Cross Plains, Mary Callaway of Dennison and Regina Fleming of Austin; sons, Harold Gary of Flatonia, Joe Gary of Lake Richland Chamber and David David Gary of Abilene; sisters, Mary Murray and Bonnie Mulherin, both of Herald, California; sisters-in-law, Leona Gary of Coleman, Ruth Lusk of Cisco, Nadine McKinney of Coleman and Mildred Johnson of Port Arthur; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Dale Gary.

MANSFIELD: Mildred Gertrude Ash, 74, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at a Fort Worth hospital.  Funeral services were 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Moore Funeral Home Chapel, Arlington with burial in Moore Memorial Gardens.

Mildred Gertrude Ash was born January 5, 1930 in Coleman.  She was preceded in death by husbands, William Sherman Ash and Michael James Davis; son, Jerry Ash and son-in-law, Donald Clair.

Survivors include sons, Larry Ash of Mansfield, Garry Ash and wife Rita of Cranfills Gap and Phillip Brown and wife, Kristi of Charlotte, North Carolina; daughters Sherry Clair of Mansfield, Kimberly Greene and husband Preston of Lake Worth, Florida and Dallas Arter and husband Michael of Mansfield; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill Rister, Ed Rister and James Rister; sisters, Edith Cannon, Geraldine Terry, Barbara Rains and Doris Thacker and numerous extended family members.

Delphia Ladelle Opitz, 79, of Haskell, died Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at Hendrick Medical Center.  Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend Ronald Rennegarbe officiating.  Burial followed at Willow Cemetery, under the direction of Holden-McCauley Funeral Home of Haskell.

Mrs. Opitz was born September 9, 1925, in Haskell, the daughter of Marvin and Myrta Amonett Welch.  She married Milbert Opitz in Haskell on September 9, 1944.  She worked at Haskell National Bank for over 20 years where she retired as a bank officer.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Milbert Opitz of Haskell; one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Lochie Opitz of Fort Worth; two daughters and sons-in-law, Christi and Dan Gardner of Burleson and Betsy and Scott Langford of Haskell; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Gloria Wolf of Houston, Frankie Lou Bullman and Charlotte Wilson of California and Linda Thomas of New Mexico; and one brother, Gerald Welch of Coleman.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Buford Welch.  The family requests that memorials be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Hwy. 380, Haskell, Texas 79521 or the Experienced Citizens Center, 1404 South 1st Street, Haskell, Texas 79521.

Funeral services for Sheila Roberson York, 37, of Brownwood were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Netherton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Franklin Barron officiating.  Netherton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Monday at City Cemetery in Giddings.  Mrs. York died Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at her home.

Sheila was born June 7, 1967, in Giddings, the daughter of Ollie and Artense Roberson.  She had been a resident of Brownwood most of her life and was a member of the New Testament Holiness Church.  She is survived by her fiance, Robert Gray of Brownwood; a son, Kenya Shawn Roberson, of Brownwood; three daughters, Antoniel York of Brownwood, Shantel York of Brownwood and Roberta Barton of Waco; her mother, Artense Roberson of Brownwood; four brothers Donald Roberson of Brownwood, Curtis Roberson and Ollie Roberson, Jr., both of Coleman, and Jimmie Rob- erson of Giddings; five sisters, Karen Scott and Janifer Barton, both of Brownwood, Vivian Sterling, Catherine Allen and Rose Roberson, all of Bangs; one grandchild; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her father, Ollie Willie Roberson, Sr. and her grandmother, Velma Mitchell.

SAN ANGELO:  Gladys Faye Herman Spain passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2004.  Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Rev. Craig Meyers and Rev. Glenda Harbert of St. Paul¹s Presbyterian Church officiating.  Burial followed in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Faye was born December 23, 1925 in Lamesa, Texas to Max and Ola Patterson Herman.  She was married to James T. Spain on June 6, 1945.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.  Faye worked as a bookkeeper and cashier in various businesses.

Survivors include sons, James Thomas Spain, Jr. and wife Verna of Amarillo and Freddy Spain and wife Cathy of Bryan; daughter, Beverly Spain of San Angelo; brothers, Max Herman and wife Zelda of Alto, Bill Herman and wife Evelyn of San Angelo, John Herman and wife Vickey of Coleman; sisters, Rebecca Schriever and husband John of Eola, Bobbie Lee Vest of San Angelo, Phyllis Anne Turner and husband Al of San Angelo, Elizabethe Edington and husband Cary of Abilene; three granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials be made to the Children's Miracle Network and St. Paul¹s Presbyterian Church.  Her obituary may be viewed online at www.Robert-Massie.com.

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