Gus G. Dela Rosa, age 73 of Coleman, passed away April 1, 2005 at his residence.  Rosary services were held Sunday, April 3, 2005 at the Walker Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass was held Monday, April 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Obi officiating.  Burial followed at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Gus was born December 14, 1932, the son of the late Jose Sr. and Mary Garza Dela Rosa.  On February 22, 1952 he married Pauline Dela Rosa in Coleman.  Gus was a lifetime resident of Coleman County and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  He was also a Wal-Mart Associate and had received his ten year service award of which he was most proud.

Gus is survived by his wife, Pauline of Coleman; one daughter, Jana Dela Rosa Alcala; five sons, J. D., Steve, Tony, Ruben and Tommy Dela Rosa; one sister, Eva Subia of Greely, Colorado; three brothers, Joe Jr. of Coleman, Richard of Loveland, Colorado and Frank Dela Rosa of Easton, Colorado.  Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Jack Hughes, 81, of Abilene passed away Friday, April 1, 2005 at a local care center.  According to his wishes, his body was donated to science and no services are scheduled.  Local arrangements by Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 North 2nd Street.

Andrew Jack Hughes was born November 23, 1923 in Lamar County, Texas to the late Archie Lloyd and Gracie Lucille (Riley) Hughes.  He was a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during WW II, and had fought in the battle at Guadalcanal.  He was a retired toolpusher in the oilfield.  He was also an inventor and had several patents.  He had only lived in Abilene about a year, moving here from Snyder.  He was Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Francis Hughes; two daughters, Ronda Jordan and Beverly Fluke; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79606.

Lela Kile, age 62, went home to her Maker on Sunday, April 3, 2005 while hospitalized in Bedford, Texas.  She will be laid to rest at Leaday, Texas.  Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas will be handling funeral arrangements.  Visitation will be Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will be at Leaday Cemetery.

Lela Mearl Kile was born January 23, 1943 in Oceanside, California to Elmo and Retha Justice Hudson.  As a child, her family moved to Leaday, Texas where she grew up and attended school at Mozelle.  She married Edward Mack Kile of Coleman, Texas on June 6, 1964.  Her parents and a sister, Maudi Pearl, preceded her in death.

Survivors include husband Edward Kile of Euless, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Robbie and Sandra Kile, grandson Wesley, granddaughters Whitney and Christy all of Saginaw, Texas; brothers, Sonny Hudson of Coleman, Joey Hudson of Kyle, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Susie and Bobby Harendt of Kyle, Texas; step-mother, Buila Hudson of Coleman; mother-in-law, Pearl Kile of Coleman and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and special cousin, Joyce Harris of San Angelo, Texas.

Lela was a very unique and loving wife and mother.  She loved her flowers and Spring time.  She will be missed by all of her friends and relatives. Goodbye, Lela.

Pallbearers will be Jesse Higgins, Jerry Williams, Jarvis George, Johnny Merrill, Johnny Harris, Jerry Bob McAlister and Joh Merrill.

Mr. Rickey L. Olinger, age 53, died Monday, April 4, 2005 at his home in Coleman.  Funeral service will be held at Walker Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. today (Thursday) with Rev. Wayne Shelton of Faith Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas officiating.  Interment will be at Coleman City Cemetery immediately following the service.

Rickey was born May 22, 1951 in Coleman to Chauncey Creston and Willie Ruth Stanley Olinger.  He married Connie Marie Dobbins-Olinger in Coleman on November 7, 1970.  He was Baptist.

Rickey is survived by his wife, Connie Olinger; daughter and son-in-law, Sharena and Joe Crowder of Coleman; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Heather Olinger of Coleman; three sisters, Anita Watson, Vickey Watson and Ruby Carter of Coleman; two brothers, Gilbert and Creston of Coleman; and grandchildren, Jodie Crowder, Scotty Olinger, Jr., Bo Crowder, Staci Olinger, Lexi Olinger and Kylie Crowder.

He was preceded in death by his parents.    Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.

Frances Johnson, age 71, of Coleman died Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Coleman County Medical Center.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Posey officiating.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born Frances Horton on January 28, 1934 in Coleman, the daughter of Homer Harvey Horton, Sr. and Amy Rody Sanders Horton.  She grew up in Coleman and attended West Ward School.  She married Harvey Johnson on March 6, 1950.  He preceded her in death on March 2, 2005.  Frances worked at Dal-Tile for 20 years, worked at Holiday Hill for six years and was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Donna Johnson of Coleman, Bobby Johnson of Coleman, Darrell and Kathy Johnson of Hawley, Earl and Cindy Johnson of Coleman, Jimmy and Denise Johnson of Coleman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Gary Payne of Coleman, Linda and Chris Burton of Coleman; three sisters, Patsy Gray of Arkansas, Sadie Wood of Lubbock, Linda Gober and husband Wayne of Brownwood; two brothers, Homer Horton, Jr. and David Horton both of Fort Worth; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, one daughter, one brother, George Horton and two sisters, Dixie Baldwin and Joyce Shaffer.  Family visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Velma Eppler, age 87, passed away in Coleman on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 2:00 a.m.  Funeral services will be Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Bo Shera, pastor of the Austin Avenue Church of Christ in Brownwood, Texas officiating.

She was born November 25, 1917 in Hamilton County, Texas, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John and Pearl Leach.  She was married to Mr. A. D. Eppler in Pottsville, Texas on August 6, 1938 and he preceded her in death in 1985.  She had lived in Coleman and Coleman County since 1938 and was a housewife and a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ.

Survivors include two daughters, Yvonne Sims of Arlington and Coleman and Mrs. Georgia and husband Don Kunz of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sons, Glendon and wife Gay Nell Eppler of New Braunfels, Texas and Dwight and wife Debbie Eppler of Valrico, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Ina Lunsford of Weatherford, Texas; two brothers, Bobbie and wife Leoma Leach of Indian Gap, Texas and Floyd and wife Doris Leach of Hamilton, Texas; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 8th from 6:00 until 7:00 in the evening.

Anita White McClellan, known affectionately as "Neenie" to her family and friends, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, after a 12-year long courageous battle with emphysema.  Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 at Johnson¹s Funeral Home Chapel in San Angelo with burial following at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Anita was born in Oklahoma November 9, 1930.  Her family moved to Texas when she was a toddler.  Though her father's job as an electrician involved travel during World War II, most of her growing-up years were spent in Coleman, Texas.  She and James R. McClellan were married February 7, 1953 and moved shortly thereafter to San Angelo.  Together they started San Angelo Security Service, a business that continues today as a thriving family-owned enterprise.  Neenie, though ill and dependent on oxygen for quite awhile, was always upbeat and optimistic.  Her strong will and determination to survive were an inspiration to others challenged with lung disease and their caregivers.  On particularly difficult days one of her favorite sayings was, "This too shall pass."

Surviving Anita are her children, their spouses and children: Lyleann McClellan Thee and Wes of San Angelo, granddaughter and grandson-in-law Amber Elkins and Clay of Odessa; Jamie Woods and Ricci, grandsons Jerrad and Tyler, all of Carrollton, Texas; and James R. McClellan II and Melissa, grandson Logan, all of San Angelo.  Also surviving Anita are the children of her beloved sister Elva Lee: Larry Byrd, Kerry Byrd, Teri Johnson, Tim Byrd, Toni Byrd and Bill Lee Attaway; brothers-in-law Dub McClellan and Bob Freeman; and life-long friend Margaret Humphrey.

Preceding Anita were her husband James "Bob" of 34 years in 1987, younger sister Bobby Lyle, parents Vera and Lyle White, and older sister Elva Lee Attaway.  The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Theresa and Sherry at the Shannon Pulmonary Rehab and to the staff at Regency House for their care and support during Mom's illness.  We also thank Dr. Tye Hughston for his medical expertise.  Rest now, Neenie, in your Savior¹s arms.  We will miss you, but we know we will see you again.  We thank God for the privilege of having had this wonderful woman be an integral part of our lives.

Era B. Britton, age 89 of Coleman, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.  Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick McClure officiating, assisted by Rev. Ted Willis.  Burial will follow in the Talpa Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born Era Bennett on June 5, 1915 in Talpa, the daughter of Clarence V. Bennett and Minnie F. Norris Bennett.  She graduated from Coleman High School and served in the Women's Air Corp during World War II.  She married Benjamin Newman Thompson in September, 1955 in Brownwood.  He preceded her in death in July, 1972.  She later married John S. Britton, Sr. in 1973 in Coleman.  He preceded her in death in November, 1986.  She worked as a medical lab technician, was a member of the Eastern Star and Trinity Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sisters, Vera Willingham of Coleman, Juanita Baughman of Oregon; one step-son, John S. Britton, Jr. of Clearwater, Florida; two step-grandchildren, James Britton and John Britton, both of Florida and several nieces and nephews including Maxine Douglas of Glen Cove and Jim Stokes of Coleman.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Bertran, Olene McClure and two brothers, Gordon Bennett and Carl Bennett.

Willis Richard Moore, age 91 of Abilene and former Coleman resident, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jerry Don Mitchell officiating.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Willis was born August 26, 1913 to Urias Pleasant Moore and Mary Elizabeth Green Moore, near Grosvenor in Brown County, Texas.  He graduated from Coleman High School, married Margaret Pitts and worked as a hotel manager and insurance salesman for many years.  In later years, he worked for the Abilene YMCA as a masseur.  He was reportedly the oldest licensed masseur in the State of Texas.  He was also a long-time member and deacon at University Baptist Church and a member of the Knights of Pythians.  Willis was a wonderful husband, brother, father, grandfather and uncle.  He loved his family, his work, his church, his service club and the long conversations with his friends at the coffee shop.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Moore of Abilene; one son, Richard (Ricky) Moore of Abilene; one daughter, Margaret Elizabeth (Beth) Hendler of Seattle, Washington; one sister, Mary Lena Ray of Alpine; one grandson, Austin Moore Hendler of Seattle, Washington; one niece, Maurine Mitchell White of Abilene and two nephews, Robert Mitchell of Abilene and Jerry Mitchell of Alpine.

Funeral services for Opal Marie Gray, 90, of San Antonio, formerly of Cross Plains, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Higginbotham Funeral Chapel with Bob Pipes officiating.  Interment followed in the Burkett Cemetery.  Mrs. Gray died Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at the Mystic Park Rehabilitation Center in San Antonio.

She was born May 10, 1914 in Burkett, Texas, to Emmett Harris Jr. and Maggie (Colvin) Harris.  She was married to Oscar William Gray on December 20, 1933 in Burkett.  They were married 54 years.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald William Gray and Lynda of San Antonio; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila Gay Gray Teeters and Jerl of Eastland; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

J. D. Gorman passed away April 8, 2005 in Spokane, Washington.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16th at the Ball and Dodd Funeral Home, 5100 W. Wellesley, Spokane, Washington.

J. D. was born March 23, 1919 near Novice, Texas in Coleman County.  He attended Baird High School and graduated in 1937.  He served in the US Army Air Force in England in World War II.  He was preceded in death by his parents, W. F. and Amy Gorman; also five brothers and one sister.  He was also preceded in death by one son, Jay Darrel of the home, and his wife, Bessie Mae.

He is survived by one daughter, Lynda Parry and husband Jim of Spokane, Washington; three granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Sam of Abilene, Texas and Don of San Angelo, Texas.

Mrs. Lena Alene Allcorn, 72 years of age, born July 29, 1932 in Shields, Texas, passed away at her residence, 910 Vale Street, Coleman, on April 9th, 2005.  Services were 2 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2005 at Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Bill Schoneman, minister of Central Baptist Church, officiating.  Interment followed in the Coleman Cemetery, under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Lena was the daughter of Earl and Winnie Menges.  She had lived in Coleman and Coleman County all of her life and was married to Robert Calvin Allcorn in Coleman on July 1, 1950.  She was a graduate of Mozelle High School and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Calvin Allcorn of Coleman; one daughter, Deborah Isbell of Coleman; five sons, Bobby Allcorn of Midland, Texas, Ricky, Jimmy, Gary and Larry, all of Coleman; two brothers, Edward Merle Menges of San Angelo, Texas and Willie Winston Menges of Odessa; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers were grandsons: Christopher Allcorn, Daniel and Stephen Allcorn, William Isbell, Jr., Justin Allcorn, Jeremy Allcorn. Honorary pallbearers included Joey Allcorn (U.S. Navy), Joshua Allcorn, Christopher Allcorn, Nicholas Allcorn, Chris Allcorn, Jeffery Allcorn and Corey Allcorn.

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Gladys Erin Thwing, age 92, of Coleman passed away April 11, 2005 at Coleman Healthcare Center.  Funeral services were Friday, April 15th at 2 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells and Rev. Ted Willis officiating.  Burial followed at the Voss Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.  Pallbearers were Don Boatright, Charles Mayo, David McGaugh, Todd Brown, Scott Mayo and Matthew McGaugh.

Daughter of the late William J. and Malinda E. Condry Guthrie, she was born September 12, 1912 in Glen Cove.  On December 29, 1933 she married Robert James Thwing in Rockwood.  A lifetime resident of Coleman County, Gladys was a retired nurse and a member of Trinity Methodist Church.

She is survived by four daughters, Eva Elizabeth Brown of Katy, Texas, Peggy Sue and husband Don of Coleman, Bobbie Ellen and husband Charles and Pamela Ann and husband David, all from Fort Worth.  Also surviving are ten grandchildren: Linda and Stan Scott, Greg Brown, Todd and Patti Brown, Sue Ann Boatright, Cherie Boatright, Scott Mayo, Felix and Tifini (Mayo) Lozano, Lucas and Emily (McGaugh) Shaw, Ekin McGaugh and Matthew McGaugh; and 10 great-grandchildren: Jere Miah and Amber (Scott) Griffin, Nathan Scott, Alexi Brown, Whitney Gober, Jimmy Boatright, Teddy Boatright, Jordan Mayo, Joseph Lozano, Gabriel Lozano and Mercedes Lozano.

Reba Broyles, age 83, of Coleman died Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born Reba Loretta Griffin on March 24, 1922 in Santa Anna, Texas, the daughter of Henry Leslie Griffin and Zemmer Frances McDonald Griffin.  She grew up in Santa Anna and attended school at Cleveland and Santa Anna.  She married James Floyd Broyles in 1942 in Durham, North Carolina.  She moved to Coleman in 1946 and worked as a cashier at Elkins Cut Rate for many years and was a member of Central Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Linda Lawrence of Coleman; two sons, Ronnie F. Broyles and Gary P. Broyles of Abilene; one brother Alvis Griffin of Bangs; nine grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Leslie Griffin, one sister, Marie Nelson and one grandchild.  Pallbearers will be grandsons, Ladd Lawrence, Scottie Lawrence, Paul Broyles, Thomas Broyles, Mark Broyles and David Broyles.  Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. today (Thursday) at the funeral home.

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L. G. Duggins, age 88 and former Bangs resident, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Temple.  Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the Talpa Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.  Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

He was born May 12, 1916 in Valera, the son of Robert Lee Duggins and Alice McQueen Duggins.  He attended school and grew up in Valera.  He served in the United States Army during World War II and had lived in Bangs since 1950.  He was a farmer and a Baptist.

Survivors include one sister, Martha Eason of Bangs and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by three brothers and 6 sisters.

Myrtle Beatrice Jones Eppler was born on September 23, 1920 to Annie and Charlie Jones and passed from this life on Wednesday, April 13th, 2005 in Lubbock, Texas.  Burial followed at 3:00 in the Shields Cemetery in Coleman County.  Myrtle's grandchildren were pallbearers.

The family lived and farmed in the Shields Community in Coleman County, Texas.  Myrtle attended schools in Brown Ranch and Shields and graduated from Mozelle High School in 1939.  She has one surviving brother, Sam Jones, who resides in Coleman and two deceased sisters, Annie Lou Elliott and Dolly Holder.  On November 11, 1939 Myrtle married Audrey E. Eppler in Rockwood, Texas.  They lived and farmed in the Shields Community for many years before moving to Abilene, Texas, in 1962 where Myrtle worked for Timex, and later retired from Texas Instruments.  Audrey preceded Myrtle in death after 58 years of marriage.  She will be sorely missed, but lovingly remembered because of her enduring kindness and genuine goodness.  Her family, friends, and neighbors will remember her outstanding cooking.  She was a member of Elmwood Baptist Church in Abilene.

One son and two daughters survive, Charles Eppler and wife Marsha of Nephi, Utah, Elizabeth Cook of Lubbock, and Betty Calcote and husband Byron of Georgetown.  Son-in-law, Jim Cook preceded her in death.  Myrtle is survived by eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  Also surviving are a host of nieces and nephews.

The family received friends and neighbors from 9:00 to 10:00 on Saturday, April 16th at the Community Memorial Funeral Home, located at 1443 N. 2nd in Abilene, followed by a 10:30 service performed by the Reverend Rickie Rister.   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shields Cemetery Association, c/o Betty and Glenn Scarborough 800 CR 252 Gouldbusk, Texas 76845, or the charity of your choice.

Robert Perry Russell, 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. Mr. Russell was born on March 22, 1922 in McGregor, Texas to Ross and Bowers Russell.  A memorial service celebrating Mr. Russell's life will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 16th of April, in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Houston, 5300 Main Street, with Rev. Asa Hunt and Rev. Stephen Kinney officiating.

He served as a First Lieutenant with The United States Army Air Corps during World War II with the 8th Air Force Division and the 490th Bomb Group.  He was the recipient of the Air Medal with two Clusters.  He was a 1948 graduate of The University of Texas and a member of Beta Theta Phi Fraternity.  Mr. Russell began an extensive career in Banking in 1948 with T. J. Bettis Company and continued working with many banking institutions until he retired in 1989 with Banc Texas.  He was a member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church of Houston, a member and avid golfer of Houston Country Club, Allegro, the American Bankers Association, the Texas Bankers Association, the Greater Houston Builders Association, the Mortgage Bankers Association, the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association.  He was a faculty member with the School of Mortgage Banking at Northwestern University and The University of Houston.

Perry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Adelaide Russell; son, Robert Perry Russell, Jr.; daughter, Virginia Russell Kurtz and husband Neil; grandchildren, Robert Perry Russell, III and Christopher Ross Russell; step grandchildren, Kelley Christine Kurtz and Richard Wesley Kurtz; brothers, Gene Edward Russell and his wife Patty, Jack White Russell; brother-in-law, Allan Carlisle King and his wife Gloria; and numerous nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in honor of the servicemen and women protecting our country to the American Red Cross, Greater Houston Area Chapter, P. O. Box 397, Houston, Texas 77001.

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Jay Douglas Brown, age 56, of Santa Anna, died Thursday, April 14, 2005 in Santa Anna.  Memorial Service was held on Sunday, April 17, at 2:00 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.  The body was cremated.

Jay was born November 17, 1948 in Coleman, Texas, one of the triplets of Joe W. and Ella Pitts Brown.  He grew up in Coleman and attended school at Talpa, graduating in 1967.  He served in the U. S. Navy for four years and was a carpenter by trade.  He moved to Santa Anna about five years ago and attended a Cowboy Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Stacy Ray Bennett of Mesquite, Texas; one son, Cody L. Brown of Reno, Nevada; one granddaughter, Shania Bennett of Mesquite, Texas; his mother, Ella Brown of Coleman; five sisters, Shirley A. Johnston of Santa Anna, Texas, Betty Jann Thomas and husband Hyx of Coleman, Dorene Whitaker and husband Carl of Grand Prairie, Texas, Becky A. Sierakowski and husband Robert of Saratoga, Wyoming and Judy C. Nachtigall and husband Ronny of Hico, Texas; one brother, James W. Brown and wife Doris of Garland, Texas and a number of nieces and nephews.

Margaret Karthauser, age 72, of Santa Anna passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. in Kelsterbach, Germany.  Services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kathy Monroe and Rev. Jasper McClellan officiating.  Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.  Family visitation will be Friday from 5:30 till 7:00 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home.

Margaret was born in Santa Anna, Texas on November 9, 1932 to the late Theodore James and Alice Louise Boyd McCaughan.  She was reared in Santa Anna where she graduated from Santa Anna High School in 1950.  Margaret continued her education receiving her Bachelor of Science from Trinity University in 1954.  On April 4, 1953, Margaret married David Karthauser in Santa Anna and they have celebrated fifty-two years of marriage.  She was a retired school teacher and portrait painter and a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church.  Margaret had lived in Arlington 30 years and returned to Santa Anna in 1999.  She was first vice regent of the Dallas Colony and treasurer of state for Texas Society of Magna Charta Dames and Barons; past regent of Arlington DAR, member of Daughters of Confederacy, Gideon¹s International, Boy Scout Leader, and held state office in PTA.

Survivors include her husband, David Karthauser of Santa Anna, Texas; two daughters, Melissa Sue Johnston of Longview, Texas and Martha Jane Llewellyn of Trophy Club, Texas; two sons, David Stephen Karthauser of Panama City, Panama and James Paul Karthauser of Kerrville, Texas; a sister, Betty Ann Henderson of Del Rio, Texas; and 11 grandchildren.

Margaret was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Rebekah Elizabeth Karthauser in 1987.  Pallbearers will be Rob Cheaney, Lewis Miles Guthrie, M. L. Guthrie, Jr., Gary Patterson, Glen Scarborough, and Jim Spillman.  In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Gideon¹s International, Buffalo Gap Presbyterian Ministries, or Boy Scouts of America.

Marvin "Pete" Webster Ratliff, Jr., age 53, of Early, Texas passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.  He was cremated under the direction of Netherton Funeral Home of Brownwood.  A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Primitive Baptist Church on 3rd and Brady in Brownwood.

He was born January 3, 1952 in Odessa.  He was a truck driver and was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era.  He was married to Sandra Cathey on October 21, 1972 in Bisbee, Arizona.  He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Ratliff, Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Ratliff of Early; two daughters and sons-in-law, Phoebe and Lance Hicks of Early and Heather and Michael Goode of Early; one son, PFC Owen Ratliff, currently stationed in Iraq with the National Guard; three grandsons, Justin and Ryan Hicks and Logan Goode of Early; his mother, Alice Ashley and husband, Plas, of Sweetwater; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Charlie Longorio of Snyder; nieces and nephews, Amber Longorio of Huntsville and Corey Longorio of Conroe, Tory and Shawna Thames of Early, Jamie and Rich Downey of San Diego, Calif., Glenn and Crista Black of Hobbs, New Mexido, David Black of Early, Brent and Austin Cathey of De Leon and Kyle Long of De Leon; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Audie and Betty Cathey of De Leon; sisters-in-law and husbands, Melody and Randy Thames of Early, Robin and Doug Black of Coleman and Genna Long of Brownwood; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Dr. Dean L. Soderberg, of Voss passed this life on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at San Angelo Community Medical Center.  Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date with Rev. Helen McIver officiating.

Dean was born March 25, 1924 in Pipestone, Minnesota to Elmer T. and Gertrude Larson Soderberg.  A WWII survivor of the Battle of the Bulge, he returned to Minnesota to complete his college degree from the University of Minnesota, then earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1952.  He began a long and productive career in providing for others, practicing in Duluth until 1968, then moving to Richardson, Texas to continue his dental practice until his retirement in 1990 to Voss, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Carney Soderberg.

Those he leaves to cherish the memories of his life are his wife of 24 years, Charlene T. Soderberg; daughters Deanna Soderberg, of Garrison, Minnesota; Jan Fournier of Duluth, Minnesota; Marta Howard and husband Nat of Vienna, Virginia; son Scott Soderberg and wife, Mary of Duluth, Minnesota.  Seven grandchildren: Heather Tsetsi, Kristen Tsetsi, Brian Fournier, Laura Fournier, Eric Soderberg, Angela Soderberg and Marjorie Howard and special sister-in-law, Alice Soderberg of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Memorials may be made to the Voss Community Center Building Fund, 40 CR 340, Voss, Texas 76888 or a charity of choice.  Mr. Soderberg¹s obituary may be viewed online at www.RobertMassie.com.

Word was received April 21, 2005 of the death of a former Santa Anna native, Elizabeth Kelley-Anttila, age 88 years of Caguas, Puerto Rico.  Cremation service to follow.

Elizabeth was born March 13, 1917 in Santa Anna, Texas to the late Virgil A. and Mary Lucille Moore Kelley and the granddaughter of an early day merchant and his wife, W. R. and Mary Louise Grady Kelley.  At the age of five years she moved with her family to Waco, Texas and returned in 1999 for a brief time.  She was a graduate of Waco High School and of Baylor University and of the Presbyterian faith.  She was married to Earl Anttila of Norway in the early 1940¹s and they made their home in Puerto Rico where they both retired as professors from the University of Puerto Rico.

Survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, and one brother, Virgil Knight Kelley, in 1994.

David E. Coffman, age 95, long-time Novice, Texas resident, died Friday, April 22, 2005 at Coleman County Medical Center.  Funeral service will be held today (Tuesday, April 26) at 10:00 a.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Daniel Harrell officiating, eulogy given by David Casey, and Joe Hailey assisting.  Burial will follow in Dudley Cemetery in northwest Callahan County, Texas, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home of Coleman.

David E. Coffman was born October 18, 1909 in Dudley, Texas, a son of James David Coffman and Lydia Mae Bowles Coffman.  He grew up in the Dudley area and graduated as Salutatorian of Abilene High School in 1927.  He was the top student in freshman and sophomore classes at Abilene Christian College (now University) in 1928 and 1929.  Mr. Coffman graduated with highest honors in 1930 from Abilene Christian College where he majored in Latin and minored in History and English.  On August 31, 1932 he married Kathryn Longacre in Lawton, Oklahoma and she survives him.  He studied for his MA degree in the doctrinal field and completed all course work except for his thesis.  He also did post graduate work at the University of Texas and Hardin-Simmons College (now University).  Mr. Coffman taught school for 22 years - all grades except the fifth grade and all classes except biology and chemistry.  In addition, he was a lay preacher all of his life and most time without pay.  He preached for 20 years on KSTA radio in Coleman and published one sermon a month in the Coleman Democrat-Voice from 1979-1993.  After moving to Novice in 1939, Mr. Coffman organized a Church of Christ congregation and ministered there from 1939 to the present time.  He was a farmer and rancher.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Coffman of Coleman; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Ozaine Coffman of Novice; one daughter and son-in-law, Nell and Arnold Lefevere of Coleman; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Burton and June Coffman of Houston, Horace and Dot Coffman of Lubbock, Texas; one sister, Ila Belle Windham of Burkburnett; five grandchildren, Steven Wayne (and wife Sue) Coffman of Goldsboro, North Carolina, Robert Paul Coffman and fiancée Kristi Jumper of Arlington, Texas, Shannon and wife Debra Lefevere of Coleman, Rachelle and Katelynn McKinnon of the Arnold Lefevere home; five step-grandchildren, Juno McKinnon, Teresa Palesh, Kelley (and wife Cindy) Kendrick, Butch (and wife Tancy) Kendrick, Paula (and husband Eddie) Van Pelt; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert and Jesse Coffman; two sisters, Obera May Coffman and Frances Nesmith.  Memorials may be made to the Lawn Church of Christ Building Fund, Lawn, Texas 79530.

Reverend David Uvell Shocklee, Sr., an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Friday, April 22, 2005 at the age of 96 years.  Graveside services were 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 25th, at Laurel Land Memorial Park Cemetery.  Arrangements were under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home of Austin.

He was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Deemie and Dave Schocklee.  Prior to his fulltime ministry, he formed the Rio Grande Fence Company in Dallas, Texas and eventually moved the company to Montgomery, Alabama and Birmingham, Alabama.  He later sold the company and returned to Texas where he was an insurance agent.  It was here that he began his ministerial studies.  He was later ordained in the Church of the Nazarene on the San Antonio Texas District and served as pastor to churches in Brownwood and Coleman, Texas.

He is survived by three sons, David Uvell Schocklee, Jr. of Garland, Texas, Neal Shocklee of Princeton, Texas and John W. Shocklee of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Laree Johnston of Lizelle, Georgia and Lillian Roberts of Wesson, Mississippi; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Reverend Shocklee to the Nazarene World Missions, Kansas City, Kansas.

Julian Ross Kelley, age 84, of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Friday, April 22, 2005 at 8:05 a.m. at Hendrick Medical Center.  Services were Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kathy Malone officiating.  Interment followed at Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

Ross was born in Santa Anna on May 29, 1920 to the late William Ross and Dorris Minnie Hunter Kelley.  He was reared in Santa Anna and graduated in 1937 from Santa Anna High School.  Ross continued his education receiving a bachelor degree from Texas Tech University.  He was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II serving in Australia, New Guinea and Japan.  A lifetime resident of Santa Anna, he was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church and supporter of the Cowboy Camp Meeting.  Ross was a retired real estate agent having worked in Dallas and Santa Anna.

Survivors include two first cousins, Hines Baker and Ross Baker, both of Houston, Texas; six second cousins, David Kelley of California, Kay Thomas of Denver, Colorado, Marilyn Huntsucker of Hewitt, Texas, Pat Laverty of Waco, Texas, Dan Kelley of Terlingua, Texas, Mike Kelley of Richmond, Texas, and a special friend, Opal Pembroke of Santa Anna, Texas.

Pallbearers were Vick Beauchamp, Rob Cheaney, Doug Huntsucker, David Kelley, Don Kelley, and Mike Kelley.

Waymond C. Moore, 79 years of age, the son of the late T. E. and Dee Moore, born June 10, 1925 in Gouldbusk, Texas, passed away April 22, 2005 at his residence in Stacy, Texas.  Graveside services were held at 3:30 Monday at the Voss Cemetery with Chaplin Dick Williams from Brownwood Hospice officiating.  Interment followed under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Waymond had lived in McCulloch County most of his life and was married to Teresa Ann Sloan in San Angelo, Texas on August 21, 1980.  He was a stockfarmer and a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Moore of Stacy, Texas; two daughters, Tonia Solomon of Arkansas and Golda Crye of Chico, Texas; three sons, Jeffery Moore of Austin, Texas, Lance Moore of Abilene, Texas and John Sloan of San Angelo, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Lois Stewart of Stacy, Texas; one brother, Louis Moore of Coleman; and 13 grandchildren.

Doyce "Cotton" Long, age 67, of Lake Coleman, died Sunday, April 24, 2005 at his residence.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, at Community Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. 

Doyce "Cotton" Long was born April 2, 1938 in Ballinger, Texas, a son of R. A. "Rufus" Winn and Annie Catherine Kelly Winn.  He grew up in Abilene where he attended school, graduating in 1956 from Abilene High School.  In 1970, he married Etta Dean Smith in Abilene.  He was employed as a machinist for many years and lived in Potosi before moving to Lake Coleman in 1982.  He was a member of Community Baptist Church in Coleman. 

Survivors include his wife, Etta Dean Long of Lake Coleman; two sons, Michael Lee Tollett and wife Terri of Bluff Dale, Texas, and Roddy Wayne Spradlin of Muleshoe, Texas; two grandsons, Cody Tollett and wife Melissa of Stephenville and Collin Tollett of Bluff Dale; one great- grandson, Braxton Tollett of Stephenville; three sisters, Glenda Wilcox and husband W. S. of Abilene, Cheryl Wiemuth of husband Bobby of North Richland Hills, Texas and Edwina Hulsey and husband Ellis of Luling, Louisiana; sisters-in-law, Mary Louise Williams and husband Henry of Odessa, Betsy Jean Beck and husband Frank of Abilene, Oleta Verdin and husband Ellis; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by a brother Ronald A. Winn in 2004 and by a nephew Gregory Simmons.  Memorials may be made to Community Baptist Church, 218 Lackland, Coleman, Texas 76834.  Family visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman. 

Vera Stokes Willingham, age 89 of Coleman, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Coleman County Medical Center.  Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Robert Baker officiating, assisted by Rev. Rick McClure.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. 

She was born Vera Bennett on June 5, 1915 in Talpa, the daughter of Clarence V. Bennett and Minnie F. Norris Bennett.  She grew up in Talpa and attended school there, graduating from Coleman High School.  She married Cecil C. Stokes in 1934.  He preceded her in death in 1960.  She later married John Willingham in 1965.  He preceded her in death in 1983.  She owned and operated Stokes Paint and Wallpaper Store until 1965.  She then moved to San Angelo and worked for Tom Ridgeway Florist.  She was a talented teacher of flower arranging, sharing her knowledge of color and design with students and club members.

Survivors include one son, James Stokes of Coleman; one daughter, Donna Baker of Klamath Falls, Oregon; one step-daughter, Kay Mase of Marion, Iowa; one sister, Juanita Baughman of North Bend, Oregon; grandchildren, Diane Shaw of Marshall, Texas, Suzanne Brown of Benbrook, Texas, Warren Stokes of Deer Park, Texas; great-grandchildren, Dustin Mota and Micah Mota both of San Angelo, Bailee Stokes and Brooke Stokes both of Deer Park, Texas; step-grandchildren; Cheri Reider and Christi Mase both of Marion, Iowa; step-great-grandchildren, Emilie Reider and Sophie Reider both of Marion, Iowa and numerous neices and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Era Britton, Bonnie Bertran, Olene McClure; two brothers, Gordon Bennett, Carl Bennett and two granddaughters, Lynn Mota and Laurie Stokes.

Family visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to the San Angelo Council of Garden Clubs, 1701 Cristoval Road, San Angelo, Texas 76903 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1609 South Concho, Coleman, Texas 76834. 

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 28, 2005, page 16.)

Longtime Coleman resident and retired merchant Eva Jean Stone Choate died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 in San Antonio.  A resident of Coleman since 1954, she was 90.  Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 29th at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Coleman City Cemetery.

Born into a pioneer Eastland County family on Christmas Day 1914, she was the daughter of Joe and Mary Tucker who farmed in the Alameda community.  Four sisters and five brothers preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death in 1968 by her husband, C. G. "Doc" Stone, with whom she operated Anthony¹s Department Store from 1954 to 1969, and in 1990 by Edward B. "Ed" Choate, a retired educator.

Survivors include her two daughters, Theo Leita Baron and her husband, Sam, of Abilene, and O¹Lene Stone of San Antonio.  She also had three grandchildren, Debbie McConnell of Atlantic, Iowa; Gary Scott of Pollock, Louisiana, and Susie Baron of Midland.  And she leaves eight great-grandchildren and six great- great- grandchildren.

Her nephews and grandson-in-law will serve as pallbearers.

Opal Dunn peacefully passed through the gates of heaven in her sleep to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at her home in Midland.  Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Kelview Heights Baptist Church with the pastor, the Reverend Jerry Berry officiating, assisted by the Reverend Bill Skaggs.  Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.  Pallbearers will be Winfred Kelly and the deacons of Kelview Heights Baptist Church.  Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas (432) 683-5555.

She was born July 20, 1922, in Coleman, Texas, to Jim Will and Bessie Ray Jackson.   She was reared in Coleman and married Berlie A. Dunn on June 22, 1941, in Coleman.   They first moved to Midland in 1949.   After a brief time in Abilene, they came back to Midland in 1957.   She worked at Grammar Murphy and Bed and Bath stores during her sons' college years.  She has been a faithful member of Kelview Heights Baptist Church since 1964, teaching 6th grade girls and other Sunday school classes.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Her strong and courageous response to illness during her 5 ½ year battle with cancer showed her quiet trust in God's love during trials.  She carried this heavy burden with great grace.  We, her children, “rise up and call [her] blessed.  Many daughters have done virtuously, but [she] excellest them all”  (Prov. 31:28).  “Strength and honor are her clothing” (Prov. 31:25).  She is rejoicing now.  Her labor has ended. Our dear Lord has said, “Well done, good and faithful servant, . . . enter thou into the joy of the Lord” (Mt. 25:23).  Making a home for her family was, after her devotion to her Lord, the center and focus of her life.  She loved every aspect, even the cleaning.  Even when too weak to clean, her “fingers itched” to scrub the house until it shone.  An extremely talented seamstress, she used her talents to create clothing and wonderful keepsakes that many of us will forever treasure.  She cared for the love of her life, her dear husband Berlie in an extraordinary and remarkable way.  She gave him reverence, love, and devotion.  “The heart of her husband safely trusts in her” (Prov. 31:11).

To many of us, Opal was a dear friend and mentor who taught us how to be a gracious and Godly woman, wife, mother, and mother-in-law.  She fostered and modeled an unconditional love and enjoyment of family that made our gatherings a great tribute to God's grace.  This joy shows that she “taught her children well.”  She has passed on a legacy of blessing to generations to come, a precious heritage which will continue on to descendents that she will never know except in eternity.  She will be numbered with the quiet, unsung heroes of faith that never sought the earthly limelight.  Since she loved God and loved people passionately, her memory will be a rare and priceless jewel to all whose lives were touched by hers.

The family wishes to express a special thanks to Eddie and Debbie who graciously came to live with and provide care for her during the last three months of her life.  Also, thanks to the persons who served her at Allison Cancer Center and Home Hospice. Their compassion, love and skill were such a comfort to Berlie, Opal and the family during her lengthy illness.  In addition, thanks to Harley Bynum for the picture for this column.

The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Friday, April 29, 2005 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.  Memorials may be directed to Home Hospice, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, Texas 79701. 

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 28, 2005, page 16.)

Jetta Arnold Havlik, 91, of San Angelo died Thursday, April 28, 2005 in Shannon Medical Center.  Funeral service was 10 a.m. Saturday in Johnson¹s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bryan Ross, Rev. A.J. Kennemer and Rev. Jim Benson officiating.  Burial followed in Fairmount Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Freddie B. Arnold, James Arnold, Jess Arnold, Jimmy Arnold, Mike Arnold and Joe Holland.

Jetta was born October 20, 1913 in Coleman County, Texas to Jim and Lula Arnold.  She had been a resident of San Angelo since 1943.  She was a member of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years and was past matron of San Angelo Chapter #10.  She was a member of Edmund Boulevard Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for many years.  Jetta was married to Lad J. Havlik on April 8, 1933 in McCamey, Texas.  He preceded her in death on December 7, 1998.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include her children, Max Havlik and wife Ava of San Angelo, Jim Havlik of Mogoliv, Belarus and Ladene Dryer and husband Gene of Waco; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; also several nieces and nephews.

Heaven is rejoicing at the homecoming of Luke Pricer, 84 who passed away Friday, April 29, 2005 in Wichita Falls, Texas.  Services will be held at 2 pm Monday at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman, Texas with Brother Terry Bowman officiating.

Luke was born December 4th, 1920 in Coleman County to John Thomas and Dollie Pricer.  He married Glynda Myrl Gober on March 27th, 1948.  He was a farmer from 1946 to 1956 in Coleman, Texas.  He was a Letter Carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Abilene, Texas for 31 years.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas where he was a Deacon.  He served the Lord there for 41 years.  They moved to Wichita Falls, Texas in August of 2002 where he was a member of Lamar Baptist Church and continued to serve the Lord.  Luke graduated from Novice High School as Valedictorian of his class May 5th 1939.  He was a member of Who's Who.  He served his country during World War II, as a airplane mechanic from 1941 until October of 1945.

Luke is survived by his beloved wife Glynda Myrl (Gober) Pricer of Wichita Falls, son Randell Dean Pricer and his wife Cindy of Wichita Falls, son Gaylon Lee Pricer of Denton, three grandchildren, Scott Lee and Deana Marsa' Pricer of Plano and Amy Renae Pricer of Denton, two sisters Mamie Pricer, Nell Hart and his brother John Pricer all of Coleman, and a number of nieces and nephews and his little pal Nikki (dog).

He was preceded in death by parents John and Dollie Pricer, brothers, Joe, Bert, Grady Pricer and sister Lillie Pricer.   Visitation will be from 1 to 2 Monday at Stevens Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers the family request that Memorials be made to The American Heart Association.

John Barkemeyer, age 72, of Coleman, passed away Friday, April 29, 2005 at Senior Care in Denton.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2005 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Northway officiating.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. 

John Barkemeyer was born November 21, 1932 in Cameron, Texas, a son of Henry D. and Olivia Juergens Barkemeyer.  He grew up and attended school in Cameron and moved to Coleman as a young man.  He was married to Nila Christine Kirby and she preceded him in death in 1960.  He was later married to Frances Gould.  He worked for a number of years at the brick and tile plant and retired from the City of Coleman.  He attended the Men’s Downtown Sunday School Class. 

Survivors include two daughters, Frances Ann Barkemeyer of Coleman and Kay Roach of Denton, Texas; four brothers, Henry Barkemeyer, Robert Barkemeyer both of Coleman, L. C. Barkemeyer of Cross Plains, Texas and William Barkemeyer of Temple, Texas; one granddaughter, Amber Curry of Denton, Texas; several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Templeton; two brothers, Willie Barkemeyer and Ernest Barkemeyer; and a special friend, Maxie Morris.  Family visitation will be held on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman. 

T. R. COFFEY, age 85, of Burkett died Friday, April 29, 2005 at an Abilene hospital.  Graveside funeral service was held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2005 at Burkett Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jeff Dean officiating.  Services were under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

T. R. Coffey was born January 12, 1920 in Echo, Coleman County, Texas, a son of George Coffey and Winnie Tabor Coffey Melton.  He grew up in Echo and Hardin and attended school at Hardin.  T. R. lived in Phoenix, Arizona for many years where he was a heavy equipment mechanic and welder.  He moved to Burkett in 1995 and was a Baptist.

Survivors include three children, Jan Aristando of Coleman, Texas, Vickie Stokes of Sprague River, Oregon and Theodore Coffey, Jr. of Elk Creek, California; two sisters, Miriam Kuebler of Burkett and Sue Hill of Las Lunas, New Mexico; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by four children, Gordon Coffey, Linda Podlevsky, Roy Lee Coffey and Gail Podlevsky; and a grandson Tim Podlevsky.  Pallbearers were Scott Stokes, Bob Podlevsky, Ted Coffey, Jr., Bill Webb, Danny Podlevsky, Brandon Podlevsky.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Hollie McNeely Kevil, age 89, of San Angelo passed away Friday, April 29, 2005 in a San Angelo care center. Graveside funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Hollie was born February 17, 1916 in Coleman County to Holly and Emma Riley Dees.  She retired from Madys.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clint McNeely; her second husband, Lenard Kevil; daughter Marcella Gray; two brothers and nine sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Clint McNeely of San Angelo and Norris McNeely of Aubrey; one sister, Joy Baldwin of Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo, West Texas Rehab or a favorite charity.

Lamar (Buster) Hamon, 79 years of age, son of Edwin and Mary Johnston Hamon, born August 13, 1925 in Glen Cove, Texas, passed away in Coleman on April 30, 2005.  Services were May 2, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells and Rev. John Stanislaw officiating.  Masonic graveside rites followed at the Glen Cove Cemetery Pavilion with interment following.

Buster had spent his early life in Coleman County and married Loyce Shufford in Coleman on March 16, 1946 and they moved away.  He served in the Marines of WW II and moved back to Coleman in 1991.  He was a member of the V.F.W., Past Master, receiver of the Golden Trowel Award and member of Coleman Masonic Lodge #496 and was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason.  He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Coleman.

Survivors include his wife, Loyce, of Coleman; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Donald Bockmon of Gillette, Wyoming; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Cindy Hamon of Bozeman, Montana; grandchildren, Julia and Gary Della Croce of Erie, Colorado, Brandi Bockmon of Erie, Colorado, Troy, Cary and Shawna of Bozeman, Montana; three sisters, Mary Betty Ramsey and Mrs. Clara Mae Ohlhausen, both of Clyde, Texas and Ms. Alice Ann Wilson of Goldthwaite, Texas; one brother, W. T. (Tuffy) Hamon of Coleman.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Coleman or to Holiday Hill Nursing Home of Coleman.  Pallbearers were Anthony Strawn, Van Row, James Honea, Harold Skelton, Joe Harris and Douglas Roberts.  Honorary pallbearers included Bobby Davis, Rick Davis, Grady Laws, Melton Kennedy and Ron Owens.

Ellen Mae Stovall, born on September 21, 1919 in Gonzales County, passed away on April 30, 2005.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard "Dude" Stovall and one grandchild.

Survivors include her brother, Randolf Jewell of San Angelo, Texas; her sister, Vivian Bozeman of Coleman, Texas; four children, Randy Stovall of El Paso, Texas, Jerry Stovall of Mesquite, Texas, Rena Farris of Irving, Texas and Danny Stovall of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.