April 2007 Coleman County, Texas Obituaries

Coleman County, Texas Obituaries for April 2007

April 1, 2007

Billye White Fenton, 85

Billye White Fenton, age 85, of Coleman, died Sunday, April 1, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center. Graveside funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. today (Tuesday, April 3) at Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Billye White Fenton was born March 15, 1922 in Goldsboro, Texas, a daughter of William L. White and Doshia Richardson White. She grew up in Crews and attended school there and graduated from Talpa High School. On December 25, 1942 she married Gene Fenton in Coleman and he preceded her in death on April 22, 1999. Billye lived in Pampa for 16 years and Amarillo for 30 years before moving to Coleman in 1997. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors include one granddaughter, Robin Graham of Kansas City, Kansas; one great-granddaughter, Alexis Diane of Kansas City, Kansas; two sisters, Leona Matthies of Winters and Wanda Henderson of Farmington, New Mexico; several nieces and nephews including Pat Giles of Lake Brownwood, Eloise Kirkpatrick of Coleman, Roy Matthies of Winters.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Fenton Graham in 1975; her parents; three brothers, Frank, Randall and Bryan White; one sister, Marie Bains. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 3, 2007, page 16.)

April 3, 2007

Jessie A. Thompson, 72

Jessie Thompson of Coleman, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 in Abilene. Her funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Community Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Crouch officiating. Burial will follow in the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Family visitation will be held on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice, 1900 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas 79601.

She was born Jessie Allene Garrett on August 5, 1934 in Haskell County, Texas, a daughter of Bryant Dail Garrett and Edna Allene Vickers Garrett. She grew up in many towns in West Texas. On June 3, 1965 she married Guy Thompson in Odessa and he preceded her in death on August 25, 2002. She lived in Monahans and Odessa prior to moving to Coleman in 1981. She was a member of Community Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Pamela and David Hinds of Coleman; two step-children, Guy Thompson, Jr. and wife JoAnn of Boerne, Sheron Thompson of San Antonio; nine grandchildren, Cheryl Crouch and husband Aaron of Abilene, Amber Williams of Ector, Patrick Thompson of Houston, Travis Thompson and wife Kara of Copperas Cove, Amanda Spindle of Bonham, Andrea Bourlon and husband Larry of Bells, Teri Wilson and husband Spencer of Seagraves, Jimmy Hinds and wife Jennifer of Glen Cove, Clayton Hinds of San Angelo; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sandra Gaddy of New Braunfels; one brother, Larry Garrett of Abilene.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a daughter, Patricia Williams in 1996.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 5, 2007, page 13; and
Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 10, 2007, page 15.)

April 6, 2007

Bill McCabe, 78

Bill McCabe of Lake Brownwood, died Friday, April 6, 2007 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Fortenberry officiating. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Bill McCabe was born April 28, 1928 in Doole, Texas, the son of Joe McCabe and Sally Abcock McCabe. He grew up in Burkett and attended schools in Valera and Coleman and graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1967. He married Vivian Thames on February 4, 1950 in Coleman. He owned Seymour Memorial Funeral Home in Seymour, retiring in 1985 and moved to Lake Brownwood in 1997. He was a member of the Texas Funeral Directors Association, First Baptist Church in Seymour and attended North Lake Community Church at Lake Brownwood.

Survivors include his wife, Vivian McCabe of Lake Brownwood; one son and daughter-in-law, William Bruce and Nadine McCabe of Runaway Bay; one daughter Jan Ferrier of Azle; one sister, Annie Mae Larimore of San Angelo; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Family visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 10, 2007, page 15.)

April 10, 2007

O. R. Lawlis, 91

O. R. Lawlis, 91, of Coleman, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 13 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Miller officiatng. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

O. R. Lawlis was born January 13, 1916 in Jones County, Texas, a son of P. W. Lawlis and Betty Elizabeth Rambo Lawlis. He attended school in Grosvenor. On June 16, 1934 he married Lela Edington in Brownwood. O. R. had lived in Coleman since 1950, moving from the Cross Plains area. He was a rancher. He served on the board of the Central Colorado River Authority, was a member of the Rodeo Association and Farm Bureau. He was a member of First United Methodist Chruch.

Survivors include his wife, Lela Lawlis of Coleman; one daughter, Lynn Lawlis Traylor and husband Jim of Ruidoso, New Mexico; one granddaughter, Melinda Miller of Houston.

Family visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Mike Barr, Mark Williams, Ronnie Barr, Cody Golson, Mark Phillips, Dub Wallis. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 852, Coleman, Texas 76834.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 12, 2007, page 13; and
Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 17, 2007, page 14.)

O. R. Lawlis

April 11, 2007

Doris Stearns, 83

Doris “Granny” Stearns, age 83, of Brownwood died Wednesday morning, April 11, 2007 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Coggin Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Tim Skaggs and Rev. Bill Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Trickham Cemetery under the direction of Heartland Funeral and Cremation Services of Early, with her grandsons serving as pallbearers. Family visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today (Thursday) at the funeral home.

She was born July 20, 1923 in Whon, Texas the daughter of the late Carroll and Vera Smith Lovelady. She graduated at the top of her class. She later married Edd Stearns at Santa Anna on December 14, 1940. He preceded her in death. She worked at the Brownwood State School as a house parent and officer and was a long time member of Coggin Avenue Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Jim Stearns of Hico, Bill Stearns of Fort Worth and Bob Stearns of Brownwood; a daughter, Scottie James of Fort Worth; a daughter-in-law, Mary Chris Ragsdale of Brownwood; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; a niece, Linda Turner of Fort Worth; and two nephews, Carroll Johnson of Fort Worth and Ted Lovelady of Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother, Ted Lovelady; a sister, Jacqueline Joyner; and a grandson, Richard Lynn Stearns. Memorials are requested to be made, if desired, to the Trickham Cemetery Association or the Rockwood Cemetery Association.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 24, 2007, page 14.)

April 12, 2007

Billie Guthrie, 80

Billie Guthrie of Santa Anna, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 8:05 p.m. at the Coleman County Medical Center. Services were held Saturday, April 14, at 10:00 a.m. at the Santa Anna Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kathy Monroe and Rev. Gary Boyd officiating. Interment followed at the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. The family received friends Friday, April 13, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home.

Billie was born September 28, 1926 in Whon, Texas to the late Alonzo Franklin and Allene Loeva Bolton Barnett. She attended schools at Whon, Coleman, San Antonio Alamo Heights and graduated in 1944 from Ball High School in Galveston. On June 15, 1946 Billie married Montie Lester Guthrie, Jr. in Coleman and they have celebrated sixty years of marriage. She was a lifetime resident of Coleman County and member of Santa Anna Presbyterian Church where she served many years as a Sunday School Teacher. Billie was a member of the Santa Anna Chapter #247 Order of the Eastern Star, past board member of the Santa Anna Cemetery Association, Lions Club and was active in many civic and social organizations. She was a draftsman for 12 years for Sparkman Engineering of Coleman, and worked in the Map Department of Coleman County Tax Appraisal District. Billie was also owner of the Treasure Hut antique shop in Santa Anna.

Survivors include her husband, Montie Lester Guthrie, Jr. of Santa Anna, Texas; two sons, Montie Lester Guthrie III and wife Sandra of Santa Anna, Texas; Lane Guthrie and wife Sharon of Santa Anna, Texas; two sisters, Idella Wristen of Brownwood, Texas; Avis Vaughan and husband Lee of Brownwood, Texas; six grandchildren, Montie L. (Sonny) Guthrie, IV and wife Lori, Rhett Guthrie and wife Laurel, Mitchell Guthrie, Tom Guthrie and wife Briana, Aaron Guthrie and Shala Olsen and husband Brandon; five Great Grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-laws, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Montie Guthrie, IV, Rhett Guthrie, Mitchell Guthrie, Tom Guthrie, Aaron Guthrie, Shala Olsen, and Chris Cheaney.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 17, 2007, page 14.)

April 15, 2007

Betty Joyce Cupps, 75

Betty Joyce Cupps of Santa Anna passed away Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 6:55 a.m. at the Coleman County Medical Center. Services were held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Henderson Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at the Cleveland Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. The family received friends Monday from 6 until 7:00 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home.

She was born Betty Joyce Wagner on May 11, 1931 to the late Silas Cranford and Myrtle Perry Wagner. Joyce was a lifetime resident of Coleman County where she attended the Cleveland and Santa Anna Schools. On August 28, 1948 Joyce married Harrell Roscoe Cupps in Mullin, Texas and they celebrated thirty-two years of marriage. Harrell preceded her in death in 1980. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church and homemaker and also worked as a sales associate in retail sales.

Survivors include, two daughters, Regina and husband Danny Walker of Abilene, Texas, Janice and husband Curtis Fellers of Santa Anna, Texas; one son, Mike Cupps of Brownwood, Texas; two sisters, Vi Frizzel of Plano, Texas; Pat Ingram of Garland, Texas; one bother, F. B. Wagner of Santa Anna, Texas; five grandchildren, Sherry Annis, Shane Cupps, Tonya Walker, Bryan Fellers, Becca Fellers; eight great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Ford, and one brother, S. C. Wagner.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 17, 2007, page 14.)

April 17, 2007

Wanda Loggins, 64

Wanda Ruth Loggins, 64, of Voss, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Voss Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Wanda Ruth Loggins was born September 4, 1942 in Waxahachie, Texas, the daughter of Willie B. Pledger and Era Belle Mitchell Pledger. She grew up and attended schools in Waxahachie and Midlothian. On September 10, 1960, she married Robert Lee Loggins in Midlothian. She moved to Voss in 1960, was a housewife and member of Voss Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Lee Loggins of Voss; one daughter, Davanna Holbrook of Inez; one son, Duwayne Loggins of Freeport; one sister, Carol Kimberlin of Waxahachie; one aunt, Madris Mitchell of Tyler; four grandchildren, Bob Robert Loggins, Krystal Pence, D. D. Loggins, Shayla Holbrook; two great grandchildren, Tyler Loggins, Sadi Pence; two nieces, Shelby Eason, Deanna Creek; two nephews, Shawn Eason, David Creek and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 19, 2007, page 14.)

Wanda Loggins

April 18, 2007

Jesse C. Reams, 39

Jesse C. Reams, 39, of Abilene and former Novice resident, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007 at the Silver Valley Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be newphews: Cody Reams, randy Griswold, James Griswold, David Griswold, Jeremy Reams, Dustin rader, Joshua Rader, Zane Nelson, Chris Reams, Mike Lee and Kirk Hjornevik.

Jesse C. Reams was born February 24, 1968 in Coleman, the son of Ouieta Lou Harding Reams Morris and the late Reuben Carl Reams. He grew up in Novice and graduated from Novice High School in 1987 and attended EMT school. He was manager of Skinny’s Convenience Store and Assistant Manager for Wes-T-Go Convenience Store in Abilene and most recently worked at Mystic Ozark Water in Abilene. He was a member of the Novice Church of Christ.

Survivors include is mother, Ouieta Morris of Novice; six brothers and sisters, Timothy Reams of Abilene, Randy Reuben Reams of Abilene, Karen Reams Evans of Abilene, David Lee Reams of Merkel, Glenda Reams Hjornevik of Austin, Rebecca Reams Rader of Abilene; one aunt, Cora Beth Reams Landers of Lawn and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father in 1987 and a sister, Carla Gail Reams in 1955.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 24, 2007, page 14.)

April 20, 2007

Glen Wilson

Glen Wilson, Gouldbusk rancher, died April 20, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 22nd, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells and Rev. Ted Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the Gouldbusk Cemetery. Family visitation was from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Walker Funeral Home Chapel.

He was a lifetime Coleman County rancher who also owned and operated Wilson Grain Company and Wilson Western Wear. He retired from the postal service after 26 years.

He is survived by: his wife, Mona; two sons, Steve of Brownwood, Michael and wife Ann of the Glen Cove area; two daughters, Catrina Moody and husband Jack of Odessa and Mona Early and husband Troy of Levelland. Another son, Melvin, was killed in an Air Force accident in 1990. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Jimmy Hemphill and sisters-in-law, Marion and Netta Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Olan and Grace; his brothers, Randolph and Hershell; his sisters, Doreece Ford and Sue Hemphill.

The family requests memorials be given to Gouldbusk United Methodist Church, 6775 FM 1026, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Gouldbusk Cemetery Association, 7793 FM 1026, Gouldbusk, Texas 76845.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 24, 2007, page 14.)

Marie Britton, 86

Marie Britton of Valera died Friday, April 20, 2007 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2007 at the Valera Cemetery with Ralph Howell, pastor of Valera Baptist Church officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Marie Britton was born March 31, 1911 at Bead Mountain, near Valera, the daughter of Asa Meadows Britton and Carrie Eugenia James Britton. She graduated from high school in Kenedy and attended Port Arthur College. She started working for the United States Postal Service when she 19 years old in Aransas Pass. She retired in 1966, moving back to Valera to care for her parents. She was a member of N.A.R.F.E., Valera Volunteer Fire Department, Valera Cemetery Association and Valera Baptist Church.

She is survived by several cousins.

She was preceded in death by one brother, M. C. Britton in 1989.

Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Valera Baptist Church, Valera Cemetery Association or the Valera Volunteer Fire Department. The family would like to thank all of the staff of Holiday Hill Nursing Home for their care of Miss Britton during her stay there for the past several months.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 24, 2007, page 14; and
Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 26, 2007, page x.)

Henry Williams Kingsbery, 86

Henry Williams (Hank) Kingsbery of Beaumont, Texas passed away April 16, 2007 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, April 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1350 23rd Sreet, Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be Sunday, April 22 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Church, under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive.

Hank was born March 30, 1921 in Santa Anna, Texas to Howard T. and Mabel (Woodward) Kingsbery. He attenderd Santa Anna High School, graduating in 1937. After graduation, he attended Northwestern State College in Alva, Oklahoma until 1939. In 1942, Hank graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Chemical Engineering and was a loyal Aggie until the end. Hank enlisted in the Air Force in June of 1942. During his service as a B-24 pilot, he flew 26 missions with the 8th Air Force; 2nd Air Division; 446th Bomber Group; 706th Bomber Squadron. On his final mission, he crashed into a field in England and was severely injured. He was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries received. Hank retired from the Air Force Reserve as a Lt. Colonel in 1965. He began his career at Neches Butane Products Company in Port Neches, Texas in 1945. Starting as an assistant Process Engineer, Hank became Vice President and General Manager in 1965. After leaving Neches Butane in 1969, he worked as a consulting engineer for Walk Haydell and Associates in New Orleans and later for Aware Operating Services in Houston, before retiring in 1983. Hank was a charter member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church where he was an elder, deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was an avid "letter to the editor" writer, a fisherman and a hunter, a little league coach, a member of the computer club, a good Aggie, a bird watcher, and a story teller.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother Tom Kingsbery of Santa Anna, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Park Kingsbery; four sons, Joe Kingsbery and his wife Huimin of Austin, Texas, Walter Kingsbery and Jane Christman of Boulder, Colorado, Stuart Kingsbery and his wife Lauren of Louisville, Company, Bill Kingsbery and his wife Heidi of Ahnatal, Germany; five grandchildren, Austin Kingsbery and his wife Amy of Round Rock, Texas, Kate Kingsbery and Sarah Kingsbery of Louisville, Colorado, Phillip Kingsbery and Stephan Kingsbery of Ahnatal, Germany; three great-grandchildren, Fischer Kingsbery, Marley Kingsbery and Hallie Kingsbery of Round Rock, Texas; Hank is also survived by his brother, F. C. (Jack) Kingsbery of Crystal City, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the following organizations: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1350 23rd Street, Beaumont, Texas 77706; Some Other Place, 1240 McFaddin, Beaumont, Texas, 77701; Santa Anna Cemetary Association, c/o Coyita Bowker, 1105 South 8th Street, Santa Anna, Texas 76878.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 24, 2007, page 14.)

April 22, 2007

Adelaide Nalley, 95

Adelaide Nalley, 95, former Abilene resident, died Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Charleton Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at the Coleman City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Adelaide Nalley was born May 7, 1911 in Talpa, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Watkins. She graduated from Coleman High School and attended Howard-Payne University. She married Garrett Nalley on December 12, 1933 in Coleman. He preceded her in death on July 4, 1960. She lived in Abilene from 1960 to 2003, when she moved to Midlothian. She worked for Abilene School District for 15 years as a Librarian and was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Abilene.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Glenda Nalley of Woodville; one daughter, Jeanne Ragland of Midlothian; six grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death her husband, three brothers and one sister. Memorials may be made to any Youth Church Group.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 24, 2007, page 14.)

April 23, 2007

Betty Ellen Kemp, 95

Betty Ellen Kemp, lifetime resident of Coleman, passed away at Coleman County Medical Center on Monday, April 23, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, April 25, at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with interment to follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

She was born in Coleman County on December 3, 1911. She received a Bachelor Degree from Howard Payne and taught school for many years. She was the daughter of the late James and Patsy Ella Folk and was married to the late L. C. Kemp on October 10, 1941 in San Angelo. He preceded her in death in 1992. She was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include two daughters, Patsy L. Powell and Betty Ann Wilson and two grandchildren.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 24, 2007, page 14.)

James W. King, 87

Services for James W. King will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 26, 2007, in Ford Memorial Chapel, First Baptist Church, Lubbock, with Reverend John Ballard and Reverend D. L. Lowrie officiating. Interment will be in Coleman City Cemetery, Coleman, Texas. He died Monday, April 23, 2007.

Mr. King was born April 1, 1920 in Rockwood, Coleman County, Texas to Willie and Myrtle Knox King. He was the grandson of W. T. and Annie Edgar Knox and James C. and Luella King of Coleman. Upon graduation from Coleman High School in 1938, he attended Howard Payne University, majoring in math and science, where he was a member of the Science Club. Mr. King enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1941, serving in the China-Burma-lndia Theater of Operations. Mr. King married Bennie Winstead July 26, 1942 in the First Baptist Church of Coleman. Following World War ll, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M in 1949, began working for the Texas Department of Transportation, District V, Lubbock. He was licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas October 12, 1952. Mr. King worked as Traffic Engineer and District Maintenance Engineer and was responsible for many phases of highway operations, such as design, construction, maintenance and administration. After 34 years of service, he retired as Assistant District Engineer. In 1984, he obtained a real estate license, becoming associated with Jeff Wheeler Realtors in Lubbock. From 1984 until his retirement in 1997, Mr. King was employed by the United States Air Force at Reese Air Force Base as a Civil Engineer. His professional affiliations include Texas Society of Professional Engineers, where he held all offices; National Society of Professional Engineers; National Society of Military Engineers; and Texas Public Employees Association. Other associations include First Baptist Church; Lubbock A&M Club, where twice he served as president and served as Scholarship Chairman for 20 years; Texas A&M 12th Man Foundation, where he served on the Board of Directors for many years; Texas A&M Century Club; Masonic Lodge, Yellowhouse Lodge #842, Commandry #60, Knights Templar of Texas; Kiwanis Club of Lubbock, Texas Association of Realtors; National Association of Realtors; American Legion Post #575; and Lubbock Knife and Fork Club. Mr. King's awards and recognitions include the 1991 Air Training Command Air Force Design Excellence Award; the 1991 Civilian of the Year Award, 64th Civil Engineering Squadron; and the Air Training Command's 1989 National Society of Professional Engineers Federal Engineer of the Year Award. He was a 6th generation Texan and a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Bennie King, close cousins Travis and wife Opal Ann King of McKinney; Marjorie Harden; Jean Sitterle and husband Gerald, all of Houston; Hearthal Arnold and husband Richard of Oklahoma City; Charles Rothermel and wife Betty of Fort Worth; Coleta Williamson and husband Bobby of Euless; and Virgil Lancaster of Coleman; and numerous other relatives and close friends.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April x, 2007, page x.)

James W. King

April 24, 2007

Geneva Andrews, 83

Geneva Andrews of Coleman died Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating and assisted by Rev. John Stanislaw. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Geneva Andrews was born May 6, 1923 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, a daughter of Aron Dennis Calhoon and Lillie Dale Simmons Calhoon. She grew up in Cross Cut and Cross Plains where she also attended school. On August 24, 1937 she married Reesie Britton "Britt" Andrews in Coleman and he preceded her in death on December 17, 1991. She moved to Coleman in 1949. She was a homemaker and for 10 years worked in the Dietary Department of Holiday Hill Nursing Home. She was a member of Concho Baptist Church, Eastern Star and Triple L Club.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Webb and husband Gene of Coleman, Terri Moore and husband Wayne of Coleman; three grandchildren, Kathy Jo and Curt Kuenher of Weatherford, Mitch Kerr of Denton, Steve and Liz Lanz of Mead, Colorado; six great-grandchildren, Mike Dawson, Kevin Dawson, Chaz Lanz, Shandra Lanz, Tyler Kerr and Colton Kerr.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Zach Moore; three brothers and three sisters.

Memorials may be made to the Zach Moore Scholarship Fund, c/o FCNB, Coleman, Texas 76834 or the Concho Baptist Church, 216 W. 10th Street, Coleman, Texas 76834. Family visitation was held on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April 26, 2007, page x.)

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April 28, 2007

Bernice V. Burkett Sultenfuss

Bernice V. Burkett Sultenfuss, proud daughter of the Republic of Texas, died peacefully Saturday night, April 28, 2007, in Schertz, Texas. Her family and many friends will miss her kindness, wit, and joy. Private graveside services will be held for immediate family in Burkett, Texas; a celebration of her life will be scheduled for this summer. Those wishing to make donations in her name may do so to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136-1494. Condolences may be sent to Steve Chandler, 303 Chestnut Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-2712.

Bernice's Grandfather, W. H. "Big Daddy" Burkett, was the first postmaster, store owner, and namesake of the community of Burkett, Texas. The Burketts were among the founding families that settled along the banks of the Pecan Bayou. Bernice was born in Burkett on May 23, 1925 and graduated from Burkett High School. Like many women during World War II, Bernice and her sisters moved to Fort Worth to work in jobs previously held by men, thus freeing the men for duty in the armed services. After marriage and spending the time with her children during their youth, Bernice became a licensed cosmetologist and worked for several years. She and her husband, Charles moved to New Braunfels in 1968. Several years later she rejoined the workforce at the HEB supermarket located on San Antonio Street where she retired after 10 year's service. Bernice spent her latter years at her country home enjoying her family, friends, pets, plants, gardens, and observing wildlife and nature.

Bernice is survived by her three children Carol Klein and her husband Joel of San Antonio, Sandy Jones of Austin, and Steve Chandler of Tallahassee, Florida. She is also survived by her sister Barbara (Ola Mae) McMillan of Tucson, Arizona, nieces Karen E. Garland and husband Clay of New Braunfels and Tricia McMillan Stamer, of Tucson Arizona. Additionally, she is survived by nephews Byron McMillan of Tucson Arizona, Billy Bruce Burkett of San Angelo, and Glenn Burkett of Malibu, California.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents Mae Zue Brown Burkett and William Bruce Burkett, sisters Mary Lee Burkett Sitzer, Eula Mae (Zenda) Sanderson, and brothers Merrel Frank (Bud) Burkett and Henry Burkett.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April x, 2007, page x.)

Bernice Burkett Sultenfuss

April 29, 2007

Claud A. Kirby, 76

Claud A. Kirby, 76, passed away on April 29, 2007, surrounded by family.

Claud was born on 10-18-1930 in Coleman, Texas to Clara and Zack Kirby. Preceded in death by his son, Howard, 53, and grandson, Ryan, 13.

He leaves behind wife and partner of over 30 years, Wenche; son, David and wife, Amy; son, Gary and wife, Cherlynne; and daughter, Lee Anne Masin; grandson, Matthew and wife, Rene and their boys Brady and Nolan; granddaughters, Julie, Jessica, and Sarah Kirby; nieces, nephews and friends.

Claud enjoyed life. Coleman High School football brought him to college in Decatur, Texas, where he met his first wife and mother of his 4 children, Betty. Oilfield was his career and ticket to his world travels. Working for Baker Oil Tools took him out of Texas, but Texas was always in his heart. An avid golfer, but fisherman at heart took him to Sargent in 1999. There he enjoyed chasing reds and trout in the bay with his family. Always the adventurer, he and Wenche became fulltime RV'ers in 2004. His travels were cut short by his illness, and in his own words, he just ran out of time. Great memories will be treasured forever.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, April x, 2007, page x.)

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April 30, 2007

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