Randall Paul “Randy” Waterbury, 52, of Graham, Texas passed away Friday, February 2, 2007 in Denton, Texas.  Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Morrison Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lonnie Davis of Azle, Texas officiating.  Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Randy was born August 6, 1954 in Long Beach, California to Van and Ann (Williams) Waterbury.  He married Mary "Elaine" Proctor on December 29, 1998 in Breckenridge, Texas.  Randy was a member of the Lake Granbury Christian Temple and was a truck driver for West Fork Tank Trucks.  He was a veteran of the United States Marines having served two terms in Vietnam.  He was a former resident of Granbury.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine Waterbury of Graham; mother; Ann Waterbury of Coleman; daughters, Patsy Davis and husband Steven of Burleson, Louann Lozowski and husband David of Graham; sons, Michael J. Waterbury and wife Christe of Santa Anna, Michael E. Alls and wife Tina of Springtown; sister, Mary Hall and husband Mike of Coleman; brothers, Earl Waterbury and wife Lynn of Midland, Van Rancelear Waterbury, Jr. and William Henry Waterbury of Syracuse, New York; half-sister, Reba White of Phoenix, Arizona.  Twelve grandchildren also survive.

Randy’s father Van Waterbury, his first wife Jacquelyn Waterbury and a grandson Michael Cole Waterbury preceded him in death.

Carl Onard Rice, 95, of Granbury, died Friday, February 2, 2007 at Wise Regional Hospital in Decatur.  Graveside funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2007 at the Glen Cove Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating.  Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mr. Rice was born October 15, 1911 near Sulphur Springs, Texas, the son of William Rice and Anna Leona Pierce Rice.  He grew up and attended school in Cimmaron, Kansas.  He married Bessie Inetha May on January 18, 1943 in Dallas.  He worked for North American Aviation when World War II started and retired from LTV after 30 years, working as an aeronautical machinist.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #705 in Arlington.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie Rice of Granbury; two daughters, Carlene Rice Shupee' and husband George, of Arlington, Dr. Kathleen Rice of Austin; one brother, Truman Rice of Carlsbad, California; four grandchildren, Stephen Shupee' of Arlington, Craig Shupee' of Chicago, Illinois, Jarod Shupee' of Arlington, Lindsey Shupee' of Arlington and several nieces and nephews.

Tae Gann was born November 12, 1915 in Coleman, the daughter of Robert W. Starnes and Mattie Neilous Starnes.  She married Allen E. Gann in 1941 in Cross Plains.  He preceded her in death on March 13, 1999.  She lived in Santa Anna before moving to Coleman in 1976.  She was a bookkeeper and a Methodist.

She is survived by two nieces and one nephew.

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Betty E. Green, 74, of Corpus Christi, Texas, formerly of Stamford,  Texas, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2006.  Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February  10, 2007 at the Coleman City Cemetery in Coleman, Texas.  Sawyer-George Funeral Home, 12497 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas is in charge of arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Green.

She is survived by a son, Allan Green (Diana); two daughters, Carol Cooper (Stonewall Van Wie) and Annette Bogle (Rick); seven grandchildren.

Mary J. Watson of Coleman passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 in Coleman.  Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 8, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Coleman City Cemetery.  Rev. Daniel Stovall, pastor of Concho Baptist Church, will officiate.  Family visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, at Walker Funeral Home.

She was born May 23, 1921 in Lindsey, Oklahoma.  She was married to the late R. B. Watson in Chandler, Arizona February 1, 1941.  He preceded her in death in 1992.  She had lived in Coleman since 1950 and was a member of Concho Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Gloria Godfrey of Mt. Selman, Texas and Glenda Campbell of Bangs, Texas; three sons, Randall B. Watson and Ray Watson both of Coleman and Stanley Watson of Merkel; sisters, Ada Krackau, Bobbie Roberts and Dale Stanford, all of San Antonio; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

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Anna St. Clair Johnson, 44, of Coleman, died Monday, February 5, 2007 at her residence.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  The body will be cremated.

She was born Cecilia Anastasia St. Clair on July 20, 1962 in Arlington, Texas, the daughter of Evelyn Shelton St. Clair and the late Robert P. St. Clair.  She grew up and attended school in Arlington.  She moved to Coleman 1983 and worked in the Human Resources Department for the State of Texas.  She attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Joey St. Clair of Abilene, Jonathon Nevels of San Diego, California; one daughter, Elizabeth Garner of California; her mother, Evelyn St. Clair of Arlington; four sisters, two brothers, one grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and two brothers.

Eugenia Hartsfield Pittard, 91 of Voss, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at the Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman.  Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ferris Akins officiating.  Interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

She was born in Valera, Texas on December 22, 1915 to George Washington and Agnes Eugenia Hartsfield Pauley.  Her mother died when she was a baby, and her father then married her mother's sister, Lee Hartsfield, who raised Eugenia.  Eugenia attended school in Valera and graduated from Coleman High School at the age of 16.  She attended Simmons College in Abilene and received a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Latin and minoring in English and Math.  She began her teaching career in Leaday in 1935.  She met Louis Pittard at a Halloween carnival at Brown Ranch in 1938.  After four more years of teaching in Brown Ranch, Gouldbusk and Valera, the couple was married on July 19, 1942 in the Valera Baptist Church.  Their first home was in Big Spring, where Louis was employed at the Big Spring Bombadier School, but they moved back to Coleman in 1943.  In 1948, the couple moved to their farm in south Coleman County near Mozelle.  Eugenia resumed her teaching career in the Mozelle Schools, where she taught until 1979.  Except for a few years away to care for each of her small children, Eugenia's teaching career spanned 44 years.  Eugenia was an active member of the Delta Kappa Gamma chapter and the Retired Teachers  Association.  She was an active member of the Voss Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 30 years.  Her love for her Lord and her church was evident to all who knew her.  She lived a remarkable 91 years and was ready to meet her Lord when the day arrived.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lee Pauley, two brothers, Chet Pauley and Andrew Pauley of McCamey and sister, Lucille Horne of Coleman.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Louis Pittard of Voss, three sons and daughters-in-law, Knox and Pam Pittard of Bedford, Gary and Lee Ann Pittard of Tyler, Robert and Cindy Pittard of Corinth; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Rodney Smith of Abilene; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; Steven and Belinda Pittard and their children, Preston Knox and Presley Kate of Plano, Kirk and Lisa Pittard and their children, Wyatt and Chloe of Fort Worth; Amy and Shayne Wormsbaker and their children, Ashtyn and Abby of Keller; Dr. Aaron and Jennifer Pittard and their children, James and Thomas of San Antonio; Gina Wilson and Seth Pittard of Corinth and Matt Smith and Jennifer Smith of Abilene.

A proud mother and grandmother, Eugenia s greatest joy was spending time with, and serving, her family.  Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be sent to Holiday Hill Nursing Home or Hospice of the Big Country.  The family wishes to extend a special word of thanks to the Doctors and Staff of Coleman County Medical Center, the staff at Holiday Hill Nursing Home and many friends for their acts of kindness.

Georgia Lynn Sampson Dalton, daughter of the late Farlee and Cleo Sampson, was born October 26, 1922 in Coleman County and passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at her residence.  Family visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8, at Walker Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 9, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gary Day and Rev. Terry Simmons officiating.  Burial will be in the Brown Ranch Cemetery.

Georgia Lynn had lived in Coleman County all of her life and was married to the late T. J. Dalton, Jr. in Coleman.  He preceded her in death.  She was a graduate of Mozelle High School and a member of the Harmony Baptist Church.  She was a housewife and helped with home health care.

Survivors include her daughter, Lana Dalton; her son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Deann Dalton, all of Gouldbusk; one sister-in-law, Nelda Sampson Harkness; three brothers-in-law, Niti Dalton, Billy Jack Deal and Leland Martin; grandson, Ryan Dalton; granddaughter, Brooke Dalton; numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved 42 Club friends.

Josh "Trebark" Weaver of Brownwood, passed away Saturday in Coleman.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel in Odessa with Rev. Dwayne Dunwoody officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

He was born September 21, 1976 in Odessa to Carolyn (Thomson) Weaver.  Trebark was truly an old time cowboy in today's world.  Shooooot Yea!!  He was that kind of guy.

Survivors include: his parents, Carolyn Weaver of Odessa, Mark Weaver of Rogers, Arkansas; grandmother, Rowena Byrd of Odessa; aunt and uncle, Rip and Margaret Thornburg; cousins, Brandon and Tanner Thornburg all of Stephenville; his true friend, Michael Reyenga of Odessa and especially his loyal companion, Chex.

In support of Josh's love for children, the family requests memorials be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Claud Smith, son of the late Roy and Josephine Smith, died Monday, February 12, 2007 in Goldsboro.   Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, at Walker Funeral Home in Coleman.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, at Walker Funeral Home with Masonic Graveside Services to follow at Midway Cemetery.  Memorials can be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.

He was born January 25, 1921 west of Goldsboro.  He had lived west of Goldsboro all of his life.  He graduated from Content High School in 1939.  He married Madaline Bruce in Winters on August 3, 1940.  He joined the Masonic Lodge in 1944 and was a member of the Scottish Rite 32nd Degree and of Shriners.  He was a self-employed stock farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Madaline and son, both of Goldsboro; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

John L. Watson age 86 of Coleman, Texas passed away Monday, February 12, 2007 at 11:20 p.m. at the Coleman County Medical Center.  Services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating.  Interment will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.  The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home.

John was born on January 14, 1921 in Lawn, Texas to the late Luscious Marshall and Mollie Edna Hunt Watson.  He was raised in Lawn where he attended schools moving to Coleman where he resided for 35 years.  On June 10, 1949 John married Wilma Irene Dobbins in Brownwood and they celebrated fifty five years of marriage.  Wilma preceded him in death in 2004.  John served his country as a corporal in the United States Army during World War II.  He was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired Trucker.

Survivors include four daughters, Brenda and husband Gary Benson of Coleman, Texas; Pam Searcy of Coleman, Texas; Karen and husband Charley Van Pelt of Coleman, Texas; Gina and husband Mark Bruner of Sweetwater, Texas; two sons,  Jim and wife Raylene Watson of Coleman, Texas; Randy and Amanda Watson of Brownwood, Texas; 16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by six sisters and one brother.

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Guy A. Whisenant of Brownwood formerly of Rockwood, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 7:50 a.m. at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center.  Graveside services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Rockwood Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Dean officiating under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

Guy was born July 25, 1920 in Burke County, North Carolina to the late Eli Morrison and Lucinda Whisenant.  He was raised in North Carolina where he graduated from school.  Guy served his country in the U. S. Army and Air Force during World War II.  He retired in 1982 from North American Aircraft and Rockwell International and had been a resident of Coleman County since 1992.  On December 25, 1993 Guy married Dorothea Longenecker in Brownwood and they celebrated ten years of marriage.  Dorothea preceded him in death in 2004.  Guy was a member of the Nazarene Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Lambert of Florida; and one son, Guy Andrew Whisenant, Jr. of North Carolina; and 5 grandchildren.

William Dawson Connelly was born on August 14, 1944 in Ballinger, Texas.  He died February 15, 2007 at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 1 day, in Leland, North Carolina.  He was cremated on February 21, 2007 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

He is survived by his children: one son, Robert Dawson Connelly, and one daughter, Carolyn Michelle Connelly, both of Leland, North Carolina; his mother, Bobbie Franklin Wagnon and step-father, F. M. Wagnon, Jr.; four sisters, Doris Hebert of Meridian, Texas, Barbara Perez of Youngsville, North Carolina, Wanda Gutierrez of Abilene Texas, and Linda Hall of  San Angelo, Texas; and one brother, L. D. Franklin, Jr. of Converse, Texas.

The family will have a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. March 3, 2007 at  208 E. 3rd Street in Coleman, Texas.

Edith Odell Toombs died February 16, 2007 at the age of 96.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Stevens Funeral Home.   Graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 20 at Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Joe Hailey officiating.  Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Edith was born in Rising Star, Texas on November 15, 1910, to Arthur Lee Toombs and Elizabeth Josephine (Goss) Toombs.  She began her teaching career at the age of 18 and taught in several small schools in central Texas.  A firm believer in the importance of education, she held a B.A. degree from Sul Ross State College with a triple major in English, Spanish and Education and a minor in music.  She earned a Master’s Degree in English from the University of Texas with a triple minor in Spanish, music and education.  During World War II she worked for two years as a translator (from Spanish to English) at the Laredo International Bridge.  After the war ended she worked for two years as a laboratory technician for a petroleum company based in Corpus Christi.  When Laredo Junior College was organized in 1947, she was hired as an English professor.  She retired 28 years later in 1975.  She served as head of the English Department for 24 years of those 28 years.  She was held in high esteem by her colleagues and students and remembered as "cool, calm, efficient and consistent."  "She had a very sharp mind" said one student, and "she knows more about your abilities than you do," said another.   She was named LJC’s Teacher of the Year for five consecutive years in the 1960's.  In addition to her teaching and administrative duties she sponsored the college newspaper for many years and was sponsor of the Phi Theta Kappa college fraternity for more than 20 years.  Reflecting on her career she is quoted as saying, "The biggest reward in teaching, I believe is the contact with the students.  They keep you young.  I feel that I've done a service.  I'm done a job that is worth doing."

She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters.

She is survived by eight nieces and nephews, eighteen great nieces and nephews and numerous great-great nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers were nephews, Jim Ray Hudson, Terry Poe, Larry Moberley, Ben Moberley, and Kerry McWilliams.

Juanita Jo Griffin, age 81, of Gatesville, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2007 at a Temple hospital.  Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville with Rev. Wesley Covey officiating.  Burial was in the Monahans City Cemetery.

Juanita was born July 19, 1925 in Gouldbusk, Texas the daughter of Ellis Ashburn and Irene Barker Ashburn.  Juanita married Louis Griffin on April 11, 1943 at Pyote, Texas.  They lived in Wickett, Monahans and Lake Brownwood before moving to Gatesville in 2002.  She worked for many years in the Monahans School District as a special education aide.  She was a member of the Gatesville Revival Center.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Ray Griffin.

Survivors include her husband, Louis Griffin of Gatesville; sons, Leo Griffin and wife Jimmie of Springtown, Jackie Griffin and wife Janie of Fort Worth and Ellis Griffin and wife Trini of Arlington; daughters, Evelyn Kennedy and husband Larry of Gatesville and Virginia Britton and husband Don of Odessa; a sister, Geneva Bell of Lake Brownwood; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be made to the Gatesville Revival Center building fund.

Mamie Love Evans, age 101, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2007 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Jeff Miller officiating.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mamie Love Evans was born February 23, 1905 in Coleman County, Texas, a daughter of Lucien Clay Love and Nellie Gray Tweedle Love.  She grew up in Coleman, graduated from Coleman High School and attended Southern Methodist University where she studied art and music. On October 6, 1928 she married Lamar Evans in Coleman and he preceded her in death in 1968.  During their marriage they lived in Washington, D.C., St. Paul Minnesota, and Dallas, Texas before returning to Coleman.  Mamie was a member of First United Methodist Church where she served many years as Librarian, Sunday School Kindergarten teacher.  She was a member of Bettie Morris Circle, member of the Eastern Star, UMW and Friends of the Library.

She is survived by several nephews, including Lucien Love of Coleman, Bob Craig of Highlands, Bill Shaw of San Angelo; several nieces including Jane Love Hitt of Tulsa, Mari Anne Craig of Ingram, Ann Blair Charlesworth of Burleson, Marilyn Craig of Highlands, Mary Eckert of Mason.

Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.  Family visitation will be held Thursday, February 22 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.

Mr. Nation was born April 25, 1944, in Palestine, Texas, to Joel Chambers "J. C." and Lula Franklin Nation.  He married Harriet Moser April 9, 1971, in Palestine and attended several Texas colleges and universities, achieving a master’s degree in education. Devoting his life to the education of children, he was employed with various Texas school districts for 33 years, including five years at Coleman as junior high school principal and curriculum director.  He was curriculum director with Ballinger Independent School District and retired as assistant superintendent in 1999.  He was a member of 7th Street Baptist Church and Ballinger Lions Club.

Samuel Charlie Jones, 85, of Coleman, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home with Sam Wilson officiating.  Burial will follow in the Shields Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

 Sam was born January 31, 1922 in Santa Anna, Texas, the son of Charlie H. and Annie C. Elliott Jones. He grew up in Mozelle and attended school in Mozelle and Rockwood. He married Mildred Mae Eppler on February 15, 1940 in Coleman. She preceded him in death on July 26, 2001. He worked in the oil field as a pumper and truck driver in McCamey and Kermit before moving back to Coleman in 1980. He attended the Hillcrest Church of Christ. Sam is survived by his children, Wanda L. Whitton of Kermit, Kenneth M. Jones of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; Brenda Ainsworth of Odessa, Cindie Preston of Odessa; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. We was preceded in death by his wife, one daughter, Patsy Stack, three sisters and two grandsons. Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Charles Ainsworth, Michael Preston, Kory Jones, Travis Corbell, Daniel Sluder, Wanda Byrd, Shane Birkla and Lewis Elliott. Honorary pallbearer will be Bobby Elliott.

Macelle T. Williams age 88 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Monday, February 19, 2007 at 8:05 p.m. at the Coleman County Medical Center.  Graveside services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Bruce Hess officiating, under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.  The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home.

Macelle was born June 29, 1918 in Sumner, Mississippi to the late Thomas Azmond and Peralee Hope Teer.  She was raised in Mississippi where she graduated from the Pope Schools.  On May 24, 1937 Macelle married David Aylmer Williams in Water Valley, Mississippi and they celebrated celebrated 42 years of marriage.  David preceded her in death in 1979.  Macelle was a resident of Santa Anna since 1996 moving here from New Mexico.  She was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired sales person with Sears Roebuck retiring in 1979 and had been employed with Bloomfield Schools in New Mexico as a special education aide.

Survivors include three daughters, Kay Johnson of Santa Anna, Texas; Pat Morris of Santa Anna, Texas; Dai Long of Dawson, Texas; one son, David Williams of Aztec, New Mexico; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren.

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Waide Messer of Memphis, Tennessee, former pastor in Santa Anna, died February 20, 2007 in Winberley, Texas.  Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 24, at First Baptist Church in Canyon with Rev. Mark Bryant officiating.  Burial was held at Llano Cemetery.  A Memorial Service will be held at Ridgeway Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee on March 3.

Wade was 50 years old and had just moved to Wimberley to be the Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church there.  His first day "on the job" was February 19 and he passed away in his sleep that night.  Waide pastored First Baptist Church Santa Anna, Texas, First Baptist Church Friona, Texas, Robert Lee Baptist Church Robert Lee, Texas and had been Associate Pastor at Cherry Road Baptist Memphis, Tennessee.

He is survived by his wife Pamela Messer and sons Matthew and Timothy of Memphis, Tennessee; parents Buddy and Rose Messer of Canyon, Texas; three brothers, Jeff Messer of Amarillo, Texas, Doug Messer of Amarillo, Texas and Randy Messer of Oak Grove, Missouri and one sister Janice Hughes of Canyon, Texas.  Waide was also survived by a loving host of in-laws, nieces and nephews, and many friends.

A fund is being set up at Santa Anna National Bank for the family of Waide Messer.  Donations to help with traveling expenses would be appreciated.

Mary E. Ebinger, age 78, of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania (formerly of Coleman) passed way on Friday, February 23, 2007 at Lehigh Valley Medical Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.  Funeral services will be held at First United Church of Christ, Route 61 South, Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 27 with Rev. Ms. Shawn Van Dyke officiating.  Entombment will be held privately at the convenience of the family at Haven Mausoleum, Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.  Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc. of Schuylkill Haven is in charge of arrangements.

She was born on Sunday, July 1, 1928 in Coleman, Texas to the late John F. Henderson, Jr. and Elizabeth (Henson) Henderson.  Mary was a 1945 graduate of Coleman High School and attended Texas Christian University.  She was a member of First United Church of Christ in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania and was a devoted wife and loving mother.  She  was also a member of the Daughters of The American Revolution.  She  was married to Robert E. Ebinger for 58 years.  Mary was a direct descendent of the Woodward and Henderson families of the Coleman area.  She was preceded in death by aunts, Irene Henderson and Belle Henderson and an uncle, Roy Henson.

Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Ebinger of Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania; three daughters, Elaine Miller and her husband William of  Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, Theresa Luckenbill and her husband Craig of  Wayne Township, Pennsylvania and Elinda Lado and her husband Dr. Michael of  Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania; and eight grandchildren.

The family requests donations in her memory be made to First United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 110 Route 61 South, Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania 17972 or Hillside SPCA, P. O. Box 233, Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901.

Robert Joe Guerrero of Comanche, formerly of Coleman, died Friday, February 23, 2007 in Comanche.  Rosary Services will be at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Walker Funeral Home Chapel.  Mass funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Rev. Father Santiago will officiate with burial in Coleman City Cemetery.

He was born November 1, 1959 in Coleman, son of the late Juan and Concepcion Guerrero.  Robert had lived in Coleman from birth until 2002 at which time he moved to Comanche.  He worked at Stempel and Wind Clean while living in Coleman.  After moving to Comanche, he started working at Kohler in Brownwood.

Survivors include two brothers, Juan Guerrero Jr. of Abilene and Rudy Guerrero of Comanche; five sisters, Susie DeLeon and Olga Guerrero of Coleman, Silvia DeLeon and Mary Capuchen of Santa Anna and Oralia Lewis of Talpa; 15 nephews and nieces, five great-nephews and nieces.

Lee Roy Elkin, 74, of Coleman, died Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Coleman Healthcare Center.  Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Doerschuk officiating.  Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Lee Roy Elkin was born February 6, 1933 in Coleman, the son of Ralph and Irene Taylor Elkin.  He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School.  He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.  He worked for the Coleman County Electric Co-op as warehouse manager, retired from the Coleman Volunteer Fire Department and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include one daughter, Kay Wilson of Coleman; one son, Cliff Elkin of Irving; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Glen McDonald of Coleman; one brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Tammy Elkin of Rule; three grandchildren, Heath Wilson and wife Rebecca, of Midland, Nance Wilson of Coleman, Victoria Zelenak and husband, Andy of Grapevine; three great-grandchildren, Brady Wilson of Midland, Becca Wilson and Colton Holland both of Grapevine; aunts, Blackie Stevens of Coleman, Doris Lobstein of Bangs and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tommy Elkin.

Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2007 at the funeral home.  The family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605 or the donor’s favorite charity.

Doyle Roberts died at Brownwood Regional Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2007.  Funeral services will be at 11:00am Wednesday, February 28, at Hillcrest Church of Christ with Sam Wilson and Terry Wilson officiating.  Burial will follow in Valera Cemetery under direction of Walker Funeral Home.

The son of Alfred and late Jessie Roberts, he was born March 3, 1939 in Coleman.  Doyle lived in Coleman County until about 15 years ago when he moved to Brown County.  He was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ in Coleman.

Survivors include: his father, Alfred (Slim) Roberts of Coleman; daughter and son-in-law, Dee Ann and Terry Wilson of Sudan, Texas; grandchildren Kenzi and Rhett Green of Muleshoe and Lando Wilson of Lubbock; great-grandchild, Tierni; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Milford and Mary Roberts of Forney, Kenneth and Fay Roberts of Odessa and Will and Bobbie Roberts of San Antonio.

William F. (Pete) Rutherford age 85 of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 2:57 p.m. at the Coleman County Medical Center following an automobile accident.  Services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Hess and Rev. John Stanislaw officiating.  Interment will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.  The family will receive friends at Henderson Funeral Home Thursday from 6 until 7 p.m.

Pete was born July 3, 1921 in Coleman County to the late Oscar Vernon and Addie Edna Anderson Rutherford.  He attended the Anderson Schools and graduated from Coleman High School.  On February 18, 1942 Pete married Winnie Alice Tucker in Santa Anna and they celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage.  Winnie preceded him in death in 2001.  He served his country with the Army during World War II.  Pete was a lifetime resident of Coleman County and member of the First Baptist Church of Santa Anna 60 years where he served as a Deacon.  Pete worked as a caterpillar operator with Santa Anna Silica Sand for 20 years and retired in 1985 from 3 M Corporation of Brownwood.

Survivors include two sons, Don Rutherford of Arlington, Texas; and Joe Rutherford of Grape Creek, Texas; one brother, R. V. Rutherford of Liberty, Texas; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren.

Pete was preceded in death by son Larry Rutherford in 1992 and by a sister Lucy Mauk in 1994.  Deacons of First Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers.

Flora Dee Daughtry, 97, of Coleman, died Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Coleman with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating, assisted by Rev. Gary Boyd.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Flora Dee Daughtry was born November 3, 1909 in Eddy, McLennan County, Texas, the daughter of Thomas Elgain Daughtry and Carl Josie Whitfield Daughtry.  She graduated from Coleman High School and Mary Harden Baylor at Belton.  Flora Dee taught school for 10 years in Coleman County, one year at Camp Colorado and nine years at the Folk School.  She was also the church secretary at First Baptist Church for 49 years and was the church organist for 51 years, retiring in April, 1990.  She was very active in the church, having directed choirs, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, worked in W.M.U. and served on all regular church committees.  Following her retirement, Flora Dee filled in as the church organist on occasion when needed.

Flora Dee is survived by numerous cousins, including, Peggy Parvin of Midland, Corinne Keilers of San Angelo, Grover Arnold, Jr. of Dallas, Ellen Kemp of Coleman, Major Dee Whitfield of San Angelo, Dee Will Keilers of Ozona, Patsy Powell and Ann Wilson of Coleman.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 983, Coleman, Texas 76834 and be designated for the First Baptist Church Building Fund or the Flora Dee Daughtry Scholarship Fund.