Coleman County, Texas Obituaries for July 2008



July 1, 2008


Linda Davis Lane, 60
Linda Davis Lane of Abilene, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Abilene Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.  Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home.

Linda Davis Lane was born December 11, 1947 in Coleman, the daughter of Fred Davis and Jean McDonald Davis.  She grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School.  She married Scotty Lane on July 31, 1980 in Abilene.  She had lived in Abilene since 1979, working at D & H Rig Service for five years, Carey Marine for 10 years and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Service for 12 years.  She also attended Broadview Baptist Church in Abilene for the past 10 years.

Survivors include her husband, Scotty Lane of Abilene, two daughters, Lori Riojas and husband, Eric, of Abilene, Lori Dempsey of Coleman; one son, Ronnie Lane and wife, Kellie, of Odessa; two sisters, Sharon Mayo and husband, Michael, of Coleman, Carla Berry and husband, Gary Don, of Coleman; eight special grandchildren, Brandi Wilson, Tristan Riojas, Casey Riojas, Kristin Lane, Alyssa Lane, Macee Lane, Joshua Dempsey, Stephanie Dempsey and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kami Stewart in 1977 and one granddaughter, Britani Wilson in March, 1988.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July x, 2008, page x.)


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July 4, 2008
Robert Mack Walters, Jr., newborn
Robert Mack Walters, Jr., died Friday, July 4, 2008 at Coleman County Medical Center.  Graveside funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday at Coleman City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

He was born July 4, 2008 in Coleman.

Survivors include his parents, Kendra Boatright and Robert Walters of Coleman; one sister, Shiean Walters of Coleman; grandparents, Penny Boatright of Coleman, Mackie and Lavelle Walters of Coleman; great-grandparents, Doris Dickerson of Coleman, Carroll Boatright of Coleman, Jeanette Keeney of Santa Anna, Charles and Karen Croft of Santa Anna.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charley Boatright, Sr. and uncle, Charley Boatright, Jr.

(Colemannews.com, July 5, 2008.)


July 5, 2008
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Tragedy Strikes Valera 4th of July Celebration
By LaRae Cunningham
The T-Bone Ranch holds an annual July 4th celebration with food, friends, and fireworks.  This year's event was cancelled at the last minute.  An hour or so before the fireworks were to begin a stunt flier, B. J. Carnes, of the Lake Brownwood area, crashed during a maneuver while the Star Spangled Banner played and the audience, which included Carnes' family, watched.  The plane crashed into a parking lot striking two vehicles.  Emergency crews from the Coleman Fire Department and Santa Anna Fire Department assisted at the scene.  Carnes was pronounced dead at the scene.  No other injuries were reported.

(colemanpaper.com, July 6, 2008.)


B. J. Carnes, 38
B. J. Carnes was born on March 26, 1970 in Brownwood, Texas and passed away on July 5, 2008.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday July 9, 2008 at Coggin Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Holtzclaw, and Bro. James Gibson officiating, interment will follow in the Bangs Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Davis-Morris Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers memorial can be made to the Brownwood Firefighters Assoc. 809 Main Street Brownwood, Texas 76801.

He grew up in Bangs, Texas with his family Ben, Nona and Carmon and graduated from Brookesmith High School.  He attended several colleges until he received his license in Counseling.  He married Jenny Long on August 21, 1999 and they shared the most precious God sent Mackenzie Carnes born March 10th 1994 to B. J. and Marcella Cutright.  B. J.’s many passions in his life were flying airplanes, fighting fires and being the most awesome husband and dad.  He had many friends and will be greatly missed by all.

He is survived by his wife Jenny of Brownwood, daughter Mackenzie Carnes of Forney, parents Ben and Nona Carnes of Bangs, sister Carmon Carnes of Bangs, mother and father-in-law Danny and Becky Long of Goldthwaite, Mamaw Mozell Long of Goldthwaite; 2 sister in laws Tassie Ann Spradley and husband Tim of Goldthwaite, and Mindy Hopper and husband Craig of Priddy, 3 nieces Ashley and Bailey Spradley and Ally Hopper, 2 nephews Kendel and Mitchel Hopper, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of friends.
(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 10, 2008, page 11.)










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July 6, 2008
May Hiller, 72
Services for May Hiller of Brownwood will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, at Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Curtis W. Schneider and the Rev. Richard Hetzel officiating.  Burial will be in the Burkett Cemetery under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, at the funeral home.  Mrs. Hiller passed away on Sunday evening, July 6, 2008, at Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.

She was born in Valera, Texas on April 29, 1936, to Vivian and Roy Henson.  She married C. C. Gould on May 12, 1951.  He preceded her in death in May of 1991.  On November 11, 2000, she married Alton “Buddy” Hiller.  She worked for the U.S. Postal Service for many years, but for most of her life she had been a homemaker.  She attended the Grace Lutheran Church in Brownwood.

Survivors include her husband, Alton Hiller, a son of Clayton Gould and wife Suzanne, of San Angelo; a daughter, Celia Drury and husband Larry, of Bangs; four grandchildren, Melissa Gober of Coleman, Greg Drury and wife Melissa of Bangs, Brynna Gould of San Angelo, and Bradley Gould of San Angelo.  She is also survived by five great grandchildren, Chris, Jeremy, and Amanda Gober of Coleman, Doug and Lexy Drury of Bangs, Brothers, Sam Henson of Austin, Roy Henson of Houston and H. E. Henson of Brownwood.

She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Buddy Henson and John Henson.  May was loved by all and will be missed by many.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 10, 2008, page 11.)




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July 8, 2008
Mary Joan Lobstein, 76
Mary Joan Lobstein of Coleman died Tuesday July 8, 2008 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.  Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 11 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.  Family visitation will be held on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mary Joan Smith Lobstein was born January 7, 1932 in Santa Anna, a daughter of Simon and Audrey Graham Smith.  She grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1948.  On August 29, 1949 she married Eugene "Bub" Lobstein in Coleman and he preceded her in death on March 22, 1995.  She lived in Midland and Abilene for many years and returned to Coleman 5 1/2 years ago.  She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors include one daughter, Becky Robbins of Abilene; two sons, Randy Lobstein and wife Casey of Abilene and Ricky Lobstein and wife Lisa of Las Vegas, Nevada; seven grandchildren, Leassa Williams, Shelly Pool, Brandy and Bucky Lobstein, Jerrod, Summer and Katie Lobstein; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donnie Smith of Coleman and Jackie Smith of Santa Anna; two sisters, Dorothy Musick of Abilene and Ruth Lobstein of Coleman.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 10, 2008, page 11.)


Marjorie P. Sadler, 70
Marjorie P. Sadler, of Jupiter, Florida, passed away on July 8, 2008.  Mrs. Sadler has resided in Jupiter for the past 10 years, moving here from Texas.  A service will be officiated by Pastor Roger Meyers on Friday, July 11, 2008, at 1:30 p.m., at Jupiter Farms Community Church, 1260 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Florida.  Arrangements entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Jupiter, Florida.  Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Rough Creek Cemetery Pavilion, in Novice, Coleman County, Texas.  Local arrangements are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas.

Marjorie is survived by her three sons, James of Garland, Texas, Jeff of Jupiter, Florida, and Jack of Texas; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren, sister Anne Miller of Florida, and brother Thomas Conrad of Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her husband James and her youngest son Scott.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 15, 2008, page 9.)


July 9, 2008
Freddie B. Burton, 78
Freddie B. Burton of Coleman died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Bangs Nursing Home.  Funeral service with Military honors will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion with Chaplain Steve Baker officiating.  Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Family visitation will be held on Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Freddie B. Burton was born June 10, 1930 in Burkett, Texas, a son of Omar Isaac Burton and Zula Porter Burton.  He grew up in Burkett and attended school there.  He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.  On February 28, 1958 he married Freda Morgan in Coleman.  He retired as Water Production Superintendent for the City of Coleman.  He was Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Freda Burton of Coleman; two sons, Freddie L. Burton of Talpa, Chris Burton and wife Linda of Coleman; four granddaughters, Dusti Cockerham and husband Bryan of Longmont, Colorado, Misty Crowe and husband Ken, Jr. of Midland, Stephanie Wilson and husband David of Stephenville and Brittany Burton of Coleman; two great grandsons, Kenny and Jacob Crowe; one great-granddaughter, Lauren Wilson; one sister, Willie Rider of Early; two sisters-in-law, Madie Burton of Coleman and JoAnn Burton of Abilene.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Kay Burton in 1981; two brothers, Marvin Burton and Arnold Burton; a sister, Thelma Lee Hindman.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Greater West Texas Chapter, 4400 N. Big Spring #C-32, Midland, Texas 79705 or American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 15, 2008, page 9.)


July 10, 2008
Winnie P. Jones, 80
Winnie P. Jones, of Coleman, died Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.  Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Donald Williams officiating.  Burial followed in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.  Family visitation was held on Friday, July 11 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home.

Winnie was born November 7, 1927 in Gouldbusk, Coleman County, Texas, a daughter of Luster B. Perkins and Edna Dean Martin Perkins.  She grew up in Coleman County and attended school at Cross Roads.  In 1946, she married Clois F. Jones in Coleman and he preceded her in death on November 8, 1998.  Winnie lived in Odessa for 45 years where she retired as a Vice President from the Inter First Bank.  While living in Odessa she was president of the Permian Basin National Association of Business Women.  She returned to Coleman in 1985. She was a life-long member of the Church of Christ and a member in Coleman with the Elm Street Church of Christ.  She was a member and past president of the Coleman County Medical Center Auxiliary.

Survivors include two brothers, Lee Perkins of Weatherford and Ray Perkins of Wichita Falls; two sisters, Patsy Koenig of San Angelo and Ann Burk of San Antonio; step-daughter, Shirley Tucker of Odessa; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Elm Street Church, 216 W. Elm, Coleman, Texas 76834 or the Coleman County Medical Center Auxiliary, 310 S. Pecos, Coleman, Texas 76834.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 15, 2008, page 9.)





Winnie P. Jones


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July 12, 2008
Modeane Saverance, 87
Mrs. Modeane Saverance, of Coleman, passed away in Coleman July 12, 2008.  Family visitation will be Monday, July 14, from 12:30 p.m. until services at 2:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church of Coleman with Rev. Brad Deitz officiating.  Burial will be later at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.

Modeane was born March 11, 1921 in Coleman, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Maggie Andis.  She had lived in Coleman since 1985 and had retired from office work.  Modeane was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Reta Jeane and Carl Lloyd of San Antonio and Deana Kay and Jimmy Murdock of Alvarado, Texas; a son, Clyde Nolan Saverance of Coleman; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters and 2 brothers have preceded her in death.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 15, 2008, page 9.)


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July 14, 2008
Rankin McIver, 95
Rankin McIver, of Trickham, Texas passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center in Brownwood.  Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the Trickham Union Church with Rev. Pat McClatchy and Rev. Paul Stephen officiating.  Interment will follow at the Trickham Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.  The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home.

Rankin was born May 27, 1913 in Trickham, Texas to the late Benjamin Watson and Mattie Eva Ford McIver.  He attended the Trickham Schools and graduated from Santa Anna High School in 1932. O n April 24, 1949 Rankin married Ruth Meek in Brady, Texas and they celebrated 10 years of marriage.  Ruth preceded him in death in 1959.  He married Natalie Anderson in Abilene, Texas on September 28, 1980 and they have celebrated 27 years of marriage.  Rankin was a lifetime resident of Trickham where he was a member of the Trickham Methodist Church and a stock farmer.  He was chairman of the board of the ASC committee for 20 years and a past board member of the Trickham Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Natalie McIver of Trickham, Texas; daughter, Sherry and husband Jim Blake of Trickham, Texas; Granddaughter, Meghan Blake of Trickham, Texas; several step-children; several nieces and nephews.

Rankin was preceded 4 sisters and 3 brothers, Irene Bobo, Ethel Johnson, Mary Miller, Inez Miller, Bernice McIver, Arthur McIver, Grady McIver.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 17, 2008, page 13.)





Rankin McIver


Billy Ray Peavy, 48
Services for Billy Ray Peavy, 48, of Ferriday, who died Monday, July 14, 2008, in Alexandria, Louisiana, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Community Pentecostal Church, in Manifest, Louisiana, with the Rev. Claude Terrell officiating.  Burial will follow at Heard Cemetery, in Manifest, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday.  Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at the church and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church.

Mr. Peavy was born March 16, 1960, in Midland, Texas, the son of William L. and Janice S. Peavy.  He was a resident of Concordia Parish for 18 years and was a member of the Community Pentecostal Church.  He was employed as a computer technician.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Michelle Peavy; five sons, Thomas Roach, John Roach, Justin Peavy, Christopher Peavy, all of Ferriday, and Toby Peavy of Copperas Cove, Texas; five sisters, Linda Faye Peacock of Santa Anna, Texas, Clara Jean Terrell of Wyoming, Sharon Kay Johnson of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Shirley Faye Peavy of Brownwood, Texas, and Ruby Mae Terrell of Harrisonburg, Louisiana; two grandchildren, Sean Thomas Roach and Skylar Marie Roach, both of Ferriday; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Roach, Justin Peavy, John Roach, Bobby Roach, Billy Wayne Terrell and Wayne Terrell.

(colemannews.com, July 17, 2008.)


July 15, 2008
Beatrice Hope "Tizzie" Tisdale, 90
Beatrice Hope "Tizzie" Tisdale died July 15, 2008 in Austin, Texas.  Visitation will be held Friday July 18, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. followed by service at 11:00 a.m. in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel of Austin.  Hope will be interred in Coleman, Texas in the Tisdale plot next to her mother and father.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Austin 600 Club Scholarship Fund, Austin 200 Club or a favorite charity.

Hope was born on July 5, 1918, to William Royston and Beatrice Ethel Tisdale.  Hope graduated from Coleman High School in 1936 at the age of 17.  She graduated from the Texas State College for Women in 1941, and began her career at the new Pease Elementary school as an elementary physical education teacher.   When the war took most of the male teachers, she became the boy's football and baseball coach.  Hope worked for the State Health Department from 1947-1949.  In 1949 Hope went to work for the Texas School for the Deaf as the physical education teacher, a position she held until her retirement.  She served as a playground leader for the Austin Parks and Recreation Center during the summers from 1944-1973.  Hope was a member of the Austin Women's Bowling Association for 58 years and served on the Board of Directors.  She was honored with the AWBA Hall of Fame Award and Life Membership and served on the Texas Women's Bowling Association Board of Directors and is a Life Member.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church for 67 years.

Hope is survived by her sister, Mary Yarbrough of Saginaw, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews, Suzanne Carlson and twin daughters Carol and Cheryl, "No. 1" daughter Mary L. Wilson and a host of former students and friends.

Special "THANKS" to Dennis and Mary Ellen Moore her devoted caregivers.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 22, 2008, page 12.)






Beatrice "Tizzie" Tisdale


July 16, 2008
LaWanda J. Willis, 78
LaWanda J. Willis, 78, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in Fort Worth.  A private service was held 3 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Saginaw.  Dr. Danny Howe officiated.  In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials in memory of LaWanda Willis to National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136-1494.  Biggers Funeral Home of Fort Worth was in charge of arrangements.

LaWanda was born in Abilene, Texas on January 11, 1930 to Jess and Daisy Narrell Bollinger.  She graduated from Abilene High School and later from Howard Payne University.  She began an education career teaching in Coleman, Silverton, Meridian and Brownwood before retiring due to declining health.

Survivors include her children, Roy and Carolyn Willis of Fort Worth, Martha Middleton and Cary Cook of Abilene, Texas; sister, Ann Madona of Round Rock, Texas; granddaughter, Karen and Mike Gregory of Keller, Texas; grandsons, Robert and Kimberly Middleton of Murphy, Texas, John and Teresa Willis of Fort Worth, Texas; Jason Middleton of North Richland Hills, Texas; 9 great grandchildren.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 22, 2008, page 12.)


July 17, 2008
Joe T. "Dody" Orosco, 62
Joe T. "Dody" Orosco of Coleman died Thursday, July 17, 2008 at his residence.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Steve Baker officiating.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.  A Prayer Service will be 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will follow afterwards.

Joe T. "Dody" Orosco was born August 22, 1945 in Concho County, the son of Ben Tura Orosco and Josefine Tavarez Orosco.  He grew up in Doole and attended schools in Doole, Melvin, Paint Rock and Millersview.  He married Senada Guerrero in 1968 in Brady.  He was a farmer and moved to Coleman in 1999 from Doole.  He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Senada Orosco of Coleman; two daughters, Teresa Guillen of Jewett, Lupe Martinez of Ballinger; two sons, Bentura Orosco of Idaho, Raymond Orosco of North Carolina; two sisters, Joanna Rendia and Elida Gonzalez, both of Snyder; four brothers, Ricky Orosco, Raymond Orosco, Fernando Orosco and Benjamin Orosco, all of Snyder; 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Cathy Ann Guillen on January 19, 2005.

Memorials may be made to the Solaris Hospice, 120 South Park Drive, Brownwood, Texas 76801.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 22, 2008, page 12.)


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July 20, 2008
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July 22, 2008
Eugene "Chubby" Brooks, 92
Eugene "Chubby" Brooks passed away on July 22, 2008 in Canon City, Colorado.  Graveside services were held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, July 28, 2008 at Lakeside Cemetery in Canon City, Colorado with Stan Stockton officiating.  Visitation was held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 27, 2008 at the Holt Family Funeral Home in Canon City, Colorado.  Arrangements handled through Holt Family Funeral Home.

Chubby was born on June 14, 1916 in Coleman, Texas to Eddie M. and Hannah E. (Peterson) Brooks.  On December 6, 1947, he married Mary Sue McMahan in Coleman, Texas.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked as a parts manager for Chrysler.  Chubby was a member of the First Christian Church, the American Legion, and the Men's Downtown Sunday School Class, all in Coleman, Texas.

He is survived by his wife Mary Sue of Canon City, Colorado; children, Rosemary (Lance) McIntyre of Canon City, Colorado and Bill (Donny) Brooks of Elgin, Texas; grandchildren, Chris (Joanna) McIntyre of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ryan McIntyre of Juneau, Alaska, Laura McIntyre of Boulder, Colorado, Andrea (Greg) Cloer of Elgin, Texas, Jaclyn (Jon) Lock of New Sweden, Texas, and Michael (Jeni) Brooks of Slamersdorf, Germany; and one great granddaughter, Olivia Cloer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and two sisters.

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Eugene "Chubby" Brooks


David R. Flynn, 64
David R. Flynn, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Coleman.  A wake in honor of his life will be held at a future date but a memorial service will not be held.

David R. Flynn was born December 27, 1943 in Warrington, England, a son of Ben A. Flynn and Olive Stanger Flynn.  He moved with his family to Coleman in 1961 and graduated from Coleman High School in 1962.  David graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science Degree and graduated from Trinity University with a Master's Degree in Hospital Administration.  From 1968 until 1977 he was hospital administrator in Memphis, Tennessee during the time that Methodist Hospital Whitehaven was built.  He also served as a Co-Administrator for the Methodist Hospital System.  While living in Memphis he was named Jaycee of the Year.  In 1977 he moved to Dallas and lived there for over 30 years.  He was a partner in Flynn Brothers, Inc., an executive search company.  He was one of the founders of the Coleman Invitational Golf Tournament at the Coleman Country Club.

Survivors include two daughters, Alissa Hohmann and husband Dan of Coleman, Teresa Edgar and husband Kevin of Celina; one son, Ben J. Flynn and wife Christine of Coleman; two brothers, Bennie Flynn of Coleman, Larry Flynn and wife Jean of Southlake; five grandchildren, Brice and Allison Edgar, Ryan and Jacob Hohmann, Grace Edgar; niece and nephew, Sarah and Tyler Flynn.

He was preceded in death by a son, David Rae Flynn, Jr. in 1971 and by his parents, Ben and Olive Flynn.

Memorials may be made to the Coleman County Foundation, P. O. Box 700, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Loaves and Fishes, P. O. Box 105, Coleman, Texas 76834.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 24, 2008, page 13.)


Robert L. Henson, 79
Robert L. Henson, of Comanche Shores at Lake Coleman, passed away July 22, 2008 in the Coleman County Medical Center.  Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Walker Funeral Home.  Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Oplin Baptist Church with Rev. James Teal officiating.  Burial will follow at Oplin Cemetery.

He was born March 22, 1929 in Wilson, Texas and had lived at Comanche Shores for the past 17 years.  He was married to Winona Mae Yeager in Champion, Texas May 27, 1948.  He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emmit and Ella Daniels Henson and was a member of the Oplin Baptist Church.  He was a Maintenance Supervisor.

Survivors include: his wife: Winona Mae Henson; one daughter and son-in-law, Valerie Annette and Bruce Smith of Houston; two sons and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Tina Henson of Novice and Greg Henson of Lake Coleman; one sister and brother-in-law, Iva Dell and Tony Oden of Lubbock; brother, Vernon Henson of Missouri; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 24, 2008, page 13.)


July 23, 2008
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July 26, 2008
Lloyd Hammonds, 67
Lloyd Hammonds, of Brownwood, Texas passed away Saturday July 26, 2008 at the Songbird Lodge in Brownwood.  Services were Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Coleman Cemetery Pavilion with Rev Kermit Sorrells officiating.  Interment followed at Coleman Cemetery with Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman in charge of arrangements.

Lloyd was born June 3, 1942 in Santa Rosa, California to the late J. T. Squyres and Aletta Mae Eddy Squyres.  He was raised in Coleman where he attended the Coleman Schools.  Lloyd was a resident of Brownwood, a member of the Baptist Church and a retired trucker.

Survivors include a sister, Betty Lee Buchanan of Meridianville, Alabama; 3 step sisters, Pat Stacey of Mansfield, Texas, Betty Jo Doeden of Dallas, Texas and Brenda Wilkinson of Coleman, Texas; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons; several nieces and nephews.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his brother, Glen Hammonds, in 1986 and his parents, Joe T. and Aletta Hammonds.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 29, 2008, page 13.)


Minnie Lois "Sadie" Bryan, 88
Mrs. Minnie Lois "Sadie" Bryan passed away July 26, 2008 in Richardson, Texas.  Services were held Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Rockwood Baptist Church with Reverend John Stanislaw officiating.  Internment followed in the Rockwood Cemetery.  Walker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sadie was the daughter of Lewis Gordon Tucker and Carrie Arrena Hall Tucker, born January 18, 1920 in Florence Texas.  Sadie spent her early years on the farm in Florence, graduating from Matsler Heights school in 1937.  Sadie had 7 brothers and 5 sisters, all of whom preceded her in death.  Sadie was married to the late Billie Bee Bryan June 17, 1939 in Bertham, Texas and moved to Rockwood.  There, she and Bill shared 58 years together on the farm, until his passing in 1997.  Sadie was a member of the Rockwood Baptist Church, where she served as President, Secretary and pianist of the church for many years.  She was a Thursday regular at the Rockwood Quilting club.  She enjoyed the outdoors immensely - hunting, fishing and gardening.  She lived in the Rockwood area most of her life and was a housewife and a member of the Rockwood Baptist Church.  Exhibiting those unique traits of determination and devotion, tenacity and tenderness, our beloved Sadie gave up only once in life, and only then in her passing. Sadie was a special woman who will be remembered fondly and missed greatly.

She is survived by three daughters, Patricia and husband Charlie Greener of Richardson, Judi and husband Frosty Robison of Rockwood, Serena and husband William Hendryx of Dallas; one granddaughter, Dee Dee and husband Justin Falls of McKinney, and one great grandson, Tristan Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Rockwood Cemetery, Alzheimer's Association or charity of your choice.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 29, 2008, page 13.)






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July 28, 2008
Thomas Marion Byers, 82
Marion Byers, of Coleman, died Monday, July 28, 2008 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.  Funeral services will be 11:00a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Burkett Cemetery, under the direction Stevens Funeral Home.  Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Stevens Funeral Home.

Thomas Marion Byers was born December 28, 1925 in Bienville, Louisiana, the son of Willard Manton Byers and Carrie Ann Tabor Byers.  He grew up in Louisiana and married Betty Jo Foster on December 5, 1952 at the home of Bill and Inez Vess in Poughkeepsie, New York.  He served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He graduated from Abilene Christian University and helped with the construction of KACU Radio, was a member of Woodland Heights Church of Christ in Brownwood, and a preacher for more than 50 years.  He moved to Coleman in 2002.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Byers of Coleman; two daughters, Elizabeth Burkley and husband, Terry, of Red Oak, Esther Cox and husband, Daniel, of Stamford; two sons, Thomas Byers, Jr. and wife, Beverly, of Coleman; Allen Byers and wife, Carla, of Abilene; seven granddaughters, Darlene Burkley of Red Oak, Shanna Klutts and husband, Waylon, of McCamey, Amy Jo Hahn of Coppell, Rebecca Byers of Coleman, Amber Clark and husband Jason, of San Angelo, Sarah Parker and husband, Jason, of Houston, Emily Watts and husband, Preston, of Coleman; eight grandsons, Matthew Burkley and wife, Ragan, of Richardson, Lyle Hahn of Stamford, Seth Hahn of Stamford, Justin Cox and wife, Megan, of Haskell, Preston Cox of Lubbock, Chad Alexander and wife Brandi of Watauga, Terence Byers of Coleman, Todd Byers of Coleman; five great granddaughters, Anwynne Klutts of McCamey, Kenley Cox of Haskell, Brittney Moore of Watauga, Ashley Moore of Watauga, Shianne Clark of San Angelo; two great grandsons, Hayden Klutts of McCamey, Ryan Cox of Haskell; four sisters, Velma Byers of Burkett, Esther Byers of Burkett, Fay Hagar and husband, Ray, of Abilene, Bernice Byers of Niagara, Wisconsin; one brother, Charles Byers and wife, Norma of Merkel and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Dora Driskell, Cora Robertson, Vira Byers and two brothers, Willard Byers and Dan Byers.

(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, July 29, 2008, page 13; and
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July 30, 2008
Dr. Homer Henry Greenlee, 93
Dr. Homer Henry Greenlee of Coleman died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at the Coleman Medical Center.  Family visitation will be Friday, August 1, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Walker Funeral Home.  Services will follow on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Calvin Gray officiating.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Homer's parents were Henry and Estel Greenlee.  He was born September 28, 1914 in Comanche, Texas.  He married Isla Pettit September 4, 1938.  After graduating Hasse High School, Homer received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A & M University in 1939.  He practiced veterinary medicine in his own clinic in Fort Worth, and his wife, Isla always assisted him in his work.  Homer's practice was interrupted from 1942 to 1945 when he was a captain in the Army during World War II.  He returned to his practice in Fort Worth until 1974 when he retired to live on their ranch west of Coleman.  He had farmed and ranched in Coleman County since 1947.

Homer's wife, Isla, and daughter Suzette Greenlee preceded him in death.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Charles and wife Sharon of Rockwood, Jim and June of Ovalo. There are three grandchildren: Cindy and John Zuzu of Forth Worth, Jeff and Anna Greenlee of Amarillo, and Eric and Angie Anderson of Abilene.  There are seven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  He is also survived by two sisters: Jimmie Rollins of Coleman and Beatrice Patton of Gustine, and one brother Don Greenlee of Odessa.

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