Nolan County Obituaries Page1 TXGenWeb Project The obituaries listed on this page was submitted by Janie Healer Davis, a volunteer who has spent timeless hours at the Nolan county funeral homes (with their permission)collecting these names and information to share with TXGenWeb/Nolan County. These are 2023 obituaries. I will be adding more to this list shortly and most have pictures which can be viewed at online funeral homes. ------------------------------------------------------ 2023 Nolan County Obituaries Opal Jo Correll Shifflett
January 11, 1931 - March 7, 2023Opal Jo (Correll) Shifflett, 92, lifelong resident of Sweetwater, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Sweetwater Healthcare Center.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Sweetwater Cemetery with Mike Ensminger officiating. Interment will follow directed by McCoy Funeral Home.
A family visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home.
Opal was born January 11, 1931 in Palava (Fisher County) Texas to Jack and Allie B. (Yoakum) Correll. She spent all of her life in Palava and Sweetwater and graduated from Sweetwater's Newman High School. She married Joe Shifflett on May 28, 1949 in Sweetwater, TX.
She was employed at several Sweetwater businesses, including Bowen Drug Store, Callender Drug Store, Simmons Memorial Hospital, Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, and I.G.A. Grocery.
She is survived by a son, Jerry Shifflett of Amarillo, TX; two daughters, Linda Peeples and husband Del of Dalhart, TX and Donna Ashley and husband Ronny of Sweetwater, TX; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Shifflett; her parents; three sisters, Kay Darnell, Frances Crow and Shirley Ishm; and two brothers, Donald Ray Correll and Jackie Correll.
From online memorials, McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas ------------------------------------------- Virginia Carole Kerby Cleckler
April 5, 1935 - March 5, 2023Virginia Carole (Kerby) Cleckler, 87, of Roscoe, Texas passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born April 5, 1935 at Roscoe, Texas to the late John Lewis and Pauline (Pitts) Kerby. Virginia married Frank Edward Cleckler on May 28, 1955 at Roscoe, Texas.
She worked as a receptionist for Roscoe, Snyder and Pacific Railroad for 44 Years. Virginia lived in Roscoe all her life, was a member of First Baptist Church in Roscoe, attended Hardin Simmons University and Howard Payne University. She loved cooking and reading and was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Virginia is survived by her son, James Cleckler of Roscoe; brother; James Hillman Kerby and wife Donna of Temple, Texas; sister, Katheryn Rister and husband Curtis of Tye, Texas; and sister-in-law, Mary Kerby Williams of Roscoe. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Andrea King and husband Shelby of San Diego, California, Alexis Cleckler of Midland, Texas and Addisyn Ulbrich and husband Jonathan of Houston, Texas; and her great-granddaughters, Mallory King and Madilyn King of San Diego, California, and Adaline Ulbrich of Houston, Texas.
Virginia was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ed on January 26, 2016 and her brother, Jack Kerby May 16, 2009.
No public services are planned at this time, as her wishes were to be cremated. From online memorials, McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas
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https://www.findagrave.com/.../virginia-carole-cleckler--------------------------------------------------- Dan Hardy Pope
June 5, 1924 - March 7, 2023Dan Hardy Pope, 98, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
He was born June 5, 1924 in Roby, Texas to Jim and Lessie (Mayberry) Pope of McCaulley, Texas. He was one of 10 children and the oldest boy. He served in the U. S. Navy.
Dan married Carlee Hall in October of 1945 and resided in Hamlin, Texas until 1966, when his job required a move to Sweetwater. He had the same job with an oil company and retired after 30 years with Exxon Mobil.
Dan was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray, John Turner and Joe Pope; his sisters, Lois, Wauldean, Juanita, Burton and Imogene; and sister-in-law, Delroy Pope; his son, Danny Wayne Pope; grandson, Danny Wayne Pope, Jr.; and his wife, Carlee Pope.
Dan is survived by his daughter, Patricia Duke and Gene of Abilene, Texas; sister, Jane Morris and Roy of Abilene; grandson, Daniel Jones of Abilene; great-grandson, Waylon Pope and Charlise; great-great grandchildren, Natalie, Annalise, Lucas and Danny; great-grandson, Wesley Pope and Jessica; great-great grandchildren, Calleigh, Karson and Dawson of Sweetwater, Texas; and great-granddaughter, Taya Pope of Sweetwater. He is also survived by a special friend and caregiver for many years, Christine Butler.
A special thanks from his daughter, Pat, to Mesa Springs Health Care Center and staff for the love and care for his last years, and also to Hospice of the Big Country for their help in the last days.
He was buried at Sweetwater Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.
From online memorials, McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250247866/dan-hardy-pope------------------------------------------------------- Corey Wesley Chatman
March 14, 1972 - February 27, 2023Corey Wesley Chatman, 50, of Sweetwater, Texas passed away on February 27, 2023.
There will a memorial service for Corey on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 1200 SE Georgia, Sweetwater, Texas 79556. Troy Johnson will officiate.
Corey was born in Rotan, Texas on March 14th, 1972 to parents, Isaiah and Carlene Marie Chatman. Corey lived in Ruidoso, New Mexico when he was younger and graduated from high school there.
He worked at Furr's grocery store in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Corey later moved back to Texas and then Sweetwater where he worked for the Village Grocery Store and continued to work there when it became Winn Dixie. Corey took some courses at Texas State Technical College in Sweetwater. Corey worked at Walmart in Sweetwater for the last 13 years.
You could always find Corey hard at work and when you walked by and said "Hello, Corey, how are you?" he would look over and give you a big smile and a "Oh, hi there, I am ok" and then he kept on working. Corey was known to be a kind and loving person. People said "he didn't have a mean bone in his body". Corey was always ready to help others, even going out of his way to help.
On April 24th, 2011, Corey was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He found joy in working in the ministry and attending the meetings at the Kingdom Hall and participating at the meetings and volunteering to do Bible readings.
Corey was known to be a hard worker and never looked for a handout. When he received help, whether a ride to a convention, or surprising him with a new shirt and tie, he was so appreciative. When he has a recent surgery and the sisters brought him food until he was back on his feet, he said he felt spoiled.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. We will all miss his laugh, his smile and most of all the kindness he showed to all he met.
He is survived by his brother, Tony C. Gant of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his father, Isaiah Chatman; mother, Charlene Marie Smith Chatman; and his brother, Sean Chatman.
He was cremated.
From online memorials, McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater, TX
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https://www.findagrave.com/.../25013.../corey-wesley-chatman---------------------------------------------------- JIMMY PURVIS OBITUARY
Jimmy Ray Purvis, 87, passed away at his home in Granbury, Texas with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born September 21, 1935, in Sweetwater, Texas to Donald and Daphne Berkley Purvis. Jimmy worked for (USG), United States Gypsum Corporation for over 50 years. He was the past Music Director for the First Baptist Church of Bedford and the First Baptist Church of Colleyville. Jimmy had his own band back in the 1950's called the Zircons and they released at least four singles. He wrote and was the lead singer of their biggest hit "Only One Love In A Lifetime" which he wrote for his loving wife Glenda of 68 years. Jimmy is survived by his wife Glenda (MeMe) Lawlis Purvis; three children, daughter Patty June Branch and husband Rusty, son James R. Purvis and wife Selana, daughter Gianna L. Harris and husband Phillip; four grandchildren, Wesley and his wife Kasi, Stephanie Purvis, Jamie and her husband Christian, and Kelsey and her husband Will; seven great grandchildren, Madison, Abby, Lilly, Laken, Vivian, Mikey, and June Beth; sister Lu Jean Stone; and Cloe the family pet. Jimmy (Da) couldn't be loved more than he is today. He will be deeply missed! To plant a tree in memory of Jimmy Ray Purvis, please visit our Tribute Store.
Published by Wiley Funeral Home - Granbury on Feb. 10, 2023.------------------------------------------------------- Yolanda C. (Castellanos) Galindo
July 22, 1941 ~ February 24, 2023 (age 81)Yolanda C. Galindo, age 81, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at her son's residence.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:30 P.M..
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Monday, February 27, 2023 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Juan Hernandez officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Yolanda was born on July 22, 1941 in Mexico. She married Conrado Padilla Galindo on July 28, 1958. She had been a resident of Sweetwater since 1973, coming from Fisher County. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness.
She is survived by three sons, Alonzo Galindo and wife Sylvia of Sweetwater, Texas, Jaime Galindo and wife Terry of Sweetwater, Texas, and Nemesio Galindo and wife Dalila of Pflugerville, Texas; nine grandchildren, Adrian Galindo, Isaac Galindo, Casey Eric Galindo, Diana Critz, Brandon Galindo, Staci Galindo, Ryan Galindo, Severo Galindo, and Aldo Galindo; 15 great-grandchildren, Aurora Galindo, Iris Galindo, Isaac Galindo, Jr. Ellie Galindo, Joseph Galindo, Karson Galindo, Kohen Galindo, Joseph Renteria, Karson Renteria, Kohen Renteria, Kylie Reyes, Brynlee Critz, Mikaela Galindo, Natalie Galindo, Jayden Galindo, Bella Galindo, Eris Hernandez and Emma Hernandez; numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Conrado Padilla Galindo; sons, Conrado Galindo, Jr. and Severo Galindo.
From online memorials, Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home, Sweetwater, TX
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https://www.findagrave.com/.../249899263/yolanda-c-galindo-------------------------------------------------------------- Rosa Valdez Hoag
August 26, 1944 ~ February 2, 2023 (age 78)Rosa Valdez Hoag, 78, of Troy Texas, passed away on February 2, 2023, at a local Temple hospital surrounded by her family at her side.
Visitation will be on February 7, 2023 from 6 pm to 8 pm, with a rosary at 7 pm at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, recited by Lupe and Merced Solano.
Holy Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 am, February 8, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Kurtis Wiedenfeld officiating. Her wishes were to be cremated.
Rosa was born on August 26, 1944 in Ben Arnold, Texas to Jesse and Dolores (Aranda) Valdez. She worked for USDA/NRCS for 27 years before retiring. She was a member of Saint Luke Catholic Church. She married Eric P. Hoag on January 8, 1993 in Temple, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Dolores Valdez; two brothers Joe Valdez and Ignacio Valdez; one sister, Socorro Ramon; an infant son, Roqelio Vargas; and an infant great-grandson, John Marcus Vargas.
She is survived by her husband, Eric Hoag; 8 children, George Vargas and wife Denise of Temple, TX, Ricky Vargas and wife Josie of Lockhart, TX, Victor Vargas and wife Imelda of Austin, TX, Delores Vargas of Killeen, TX, John Vargas and partner Michael of Houston, TX, Steven Vargas and husband Nate of Madison, WI, Joey Luan and wife Cassie of Loraine, TX, and Stephanie Vargas and husband Ray of West Point, MS; step-daughter, Danielle Liscomb and husband Blake of Hoxie, AK; 23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
From online memorials, Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Temple, Texas
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250060753/rosa-hoag...--------------------------------------------------------------------- Earlene (Brown) Pior
October 20, 1925 ~ February 26, 2023 (age 97)Earlene Pior, age 97, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Sweetwater Healthcare Center.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 3, 2023 at Garden of Memories with Dr. Michael Harbour officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Earlene was born on October 20, 1925 in Nolan County, Texas to Fred and Myrtle (Childers) Brown. She married Marshall Pior on April 10, 1943 in Baird, Texas.
She was a member of Fourth & Elm Church of Christ and worked for Joe Liner's Dress Shop for many years before retiring. She was also a homemaker and rancher.
She is survived by her son, Neil Pior and wife Tammy of Arlington, Texas; daughter, Sharon Gabler and husband Larry of Wolfforth, Texas; grandchildren, Lyle Gabler and wife Ruby, Allison Berry and husband Craig, Katelyn Weber and husband Jason, Chelsea Pior, and Cari Ellis and husband Mitch; step-grandchildren, Dr. Nick Russo, and Elizabeth Russo; great-grandchildren, Zack Ellis, Jade Ellis, Hayden Pior, Kenley Gabler, Madisen Gabler and Camp Berry; and great-great-grandchildren, Aurora Glasgow and Eli Glasgow.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Myrtle Brown; husband, Marshall Pior; daughter, Leigh Byrd; son-in-law, Jerry Byrd; great-granddaughter, Alyssa Ellis; great-grandson, Jerad Ellis; and brother, Elvin Brown.
The family would like to thank Sweetwater Healthcare for taking good care of Earlene. A special thanks for the staff at Hendrick Hospice for providing such loving care for our mother.
From online memorials, Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/249982190/earlene-pior------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jenifer Katlyn Antaya
November 12, 1993 ~ February 28, 2023 (age 29)Jenifer Kaitlyn Antaya of Sweetwater, Texas went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2023. Services will be 10:00 am Monday, March 6 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rotan with burial to follow in Belvieu Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 pm on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home in Rotan. Jenifer was a loving devoted mother of four, fiercely devoted to her family and friends. She had a passion for life that was evident to all who knew her. She was known for her smile mixed with fire, her contagious laugh, vibrant spirit, and her quick wit. Jenifer was one of a kind. She would, in the same breath, tell you how it is and tell you how she would be there for you no matter what. She was a loyal, loving, and kind person with no qualms about telling you the truth. Jennifer is in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, dancing and singing with her loved ones that have passed before her. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13- 14:
Brothers and Sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.To everyone that loved Jenifer, we do not grieve as those who have no hope for, we know that we will see Jen again if we believe in Jesus and have accepted Him as our Lord and Savior. We will see Jen again, keep that in your hearts and mind. Her smile will be bright, and she will be joyous in the presence of Jesus, as she is right now. Jenifer is survived by her four children, Rayden Anthony Castillo, Rynlie Kate Castillo, Rowan Grace Castillo, Rogan Faith Castillo; her one true love, Anthony Castillo; mother, Cindy Antaya; brothers, Presley Gaspar and Byron Antaya; and grandparents, Epifanio and Christina Gaspar. From online memorials, Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home, Rotan, Texas
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https://www.findagrave.com/.../2500.../jenifer-katlyn-antaya---------------------------------------------------- Cleoma "Cle" Butler
August 25, 1936 – February 25, 2023Cleoma (Cle) Butler of New Braunfels, Texas went Home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday February 25, 2023.
Cle was born in Hamlin, Texas on August 25, 1936.
She is survived by her children, Cathy Kirby (Ron) and Scott Butler (Lory). She is also survived by four beautiful grandchildren, Amanda Alford (Jeremy), Raechel Sharp (Jared), Tyler Butler (Alicia) and Courtnee Butler. Cle was an adoring great-grandmother to five precious great-grandchildren, Sadie, Brayden, Hunter, Rylan, and Charlie. She is also survived by her brother, Steve Stephens of Denton, Texas.
Cle was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James Butler; her parents, Paul and Opal Stephens; her sister, Jeane Collum; and her grandson, Matt Kirby.
Cle was raised in Sweetwater, Texas where she was a majorette for the Sweetwater High School marching band. She married her seventh-grade sweetheart, James Butler, after graduating high school in June of 1954. They soon moved to Arlington, Texas where they began their life together.
Cle worked at Chance Vought while her husband worked and went to school. They started their family and after James graduated from college, Cle became a full-time homemaker. She made delicious home cooked meals, kept a spotless home, sewed clothes for herself and her daughter.
She always made sure that we went to church on Sundays and Wednesdays. She loved working with preschoolers in Sunday School which eventually led to full-time Children's Ministry at FBC Odessa. Cle worked in this capacity for 15 years. During this time many boys and girls came to know the Lord due to her leadership and guidance. Most importantly all her children and grandchildren know the Lord. Many of the memories shared by her grandchildren include church camp, trips to Glorietta, and Vacation Bible School.
During this time she was a loving wife, supporting her husband Jim in all his community and work related activities. After they retired they had an opportunity to travel some and visit with family across Texas. A few years ago, Cle relocated to New Braunfels to be closer to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She embraced her life in assisted living, making many new friends, getting involved with lots of activities. She lived her life to the fullest even to her last day.
Cle's legacy, loving spirit, gentleness, and unconditional love will live on for many generations. Cle, Mother, Mom, Mema, we will miss you and we love you, but we know that we will be together again soon.
Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 6-8pm at Frank Wilson Funeral Home at 4635 Oakwood Dr. Funeral services are scheduled at Frank Wilson Funeral Home, Friday, March 3, 2023 at 1pm. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 6801 E 1-20 Business Loop.
Serving as pallbearers are Tyler Butler, Jeremy Alford, Jared Sharp, Brad Stephens, Scott Butler and Ron Kirby.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mission Denton, PO Box 52362, Denton, Texas 76206, www.missiondenton.org, where Cle's granddaughter, Raechel Sharp serves as Field Director.
From online memorials, Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home, Odessa, Texas
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Joseph Taylor Daniel, Jr.
September 2, 1969 - February 18, 2023Joseph Taylor (Joe) Daniel, Jr., 53, of Sweetwater, TX, passed away Friday, February 18, 2023 at Shannon Memorial Hospital in San Angelo, TX.
His wishes were cremation.
Joe was born September 2, 1969 to Taylor and Carolyn (Stewart) Daniel in Richardson, Texas. He grew up and lived in Sweetwater most of his life.
He is survived by a sister, Margaret (Maggie) Terilli and husband Joseph of Dallas, Texas.
From online memorials, McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas
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https://www.findagrave.com/.../24971.../joseph-taylor-daniel--------------------------------------------- Patricia Brandt Smith SWEETWATER -- Patricia Brandt Smith, 70, of the 500 block of Hunter's Bridge Road, in Chesapeake, VA, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Thursday, May 9, 2002, at Chesapeake General Hospital after a brief illness.
She was the daughter of the late Al and Dorothy Brandt of Sweetwater, TX. She was born in Fort Worth, TX and graduated from McMurry College in Abilene, TX with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Conducting and Instrumental Music. She also did post graduate work in Choral Conducting and Music Therapy and was a Registered Music Therapist. She held a teaching certificate in several states and enjoyed a 50-year long career teaching in public schools.
She was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah on Kempsville Road, in Chesapeake, VA, and at the time of her death still worked for the Christian Broadcasting Network in Telephone Development Services, and Oaktree School, as a band director.
Survivors include a number of first and second cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Al Brandt, in 1972, and her mother, Dorothy Brandt, in 1988.
A memorial service will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 816 Kempsville Road, in Chesapeake, VA on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at 7 p.m.
A funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Sweetwater, TX. She will be buried in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sweetwater, TX, next to her mother and father, under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home.
She will be remembered with great love and affection by all of her friends and relatives. She touched our lives in such a positive way with her good character, musical talents and expertise.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Messiah designated for the furtherance of the Children's Music Ministry or to the Gideon International for help in distributing the Word of God to those who have never known Him.
Rest in Peace, "PAT"... the "Heavenly Choir" just got a little more amazing!!!
-Chris B. Davidson--------------------------------------------------------------- Wilburn Dewey Tipton
October 26, 1935 - February 19, 2023
U.S. VeteranWilburn Dewey Tipton, 87, of Sweetwater, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 19th, 2023.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at McCoy Chapel of Memories. Interment will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery. Pastor Michael Harbor will officiate.
There will be a family visitation on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at McCoy Funeral Home.
Wilburn was born on October 26, 1935 in Floyd, New Mexico to parents Frank and Mayme Tipton. He graduated from Floyd High School in Floyd, New Mexico. His mother sent Wilburn to first grade early because he was quite rowdy at home. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Air Force, where he served 4 years active and 6 years in the reserves.
After his service in the Air Force, Wilburn attended Eastern New Mexico University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education. He married Shirley Jane O'Haver on June 18, 1961. They were married for 56 years until her death in 2017. Wilburn met Shirley when she was following him around in the grocery store while he was working. Shirley then followed him to a Baptist Church where Wilburn was teaching Sunday School.
After earning his degree in Education, Wilburn decided that teaching could not support his family, so he spent 35 years working as a foreman on the kill floor of the meat packing business. Meat packing started in Clovis, New Mexico and brought him to Abilene (Potosi area) in 1980. The same business took him to Iowa and to Corpus Christi. In 2007, Wilburn and Shirley moved to Sweetwater to be closer to family. They attended Fourth and Elm Church of Christ.
Wilburn loved his family and made friends with everyone he met. Wilburn enjoyed family reunions. Family always came first...no matter what he was doing or where he was, his children came first. Wilburn loved his siblings and helped them well into their adulthood. He would give you the shirt off his back if needed. Family trips often included rock hunting and getting lost in the mountains of New Mexico or maybe Arizona. Wilburn was a strong believer in God and shared his faith with family and friends.
Survivors are his son, Alan E. Tipton and wife Donna of Sweetwater; his daughter, Yvonna Tipton Garcia and husband Lupe Jr. of Cisco, Texas; his grandchildren, Alicia Finn and fiancé Slade Hanson of Anson, TX, Hailee Tipton and fiancé Mathew Newman of Wisconsin, Brian "Trevor" McDowell of San Francisco, California, and Tyler Blaylock and fiancée Laura Bell of San Angelo, TX; his sister, Joyce Church of Humboldt, Tennessee; his brother, Floyd Tipton of Dumas, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Tipton (2017); son, William Martin Tipton; and his parents, Frank and Mayme Tipton.
Pallbearers will be members of Fourth and Elm Church of Christ.
From online memorials, McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas
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https://www.findagrave.com/.../24968.../wilburn-dewey-tipton------------------------------------------ Donnie Rapier
April 5, 1932 ~ March 30, 2023 (age 90)Donnie Mae Rapier, 90, of Odessa, Texas, passed away March 30,2023 in Odessa.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Jimmy Braswell of Bethany Christian Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Donnie Mae Rapier was born in Anson, Texas to Jack and Ila McCright on April,5,1932. She was married to Joyce Martin and had 3 children. Donnie married Jim Rapier on March 31,1972 and added 2 daughters to the family. Five teenagers added excitement, trials and joy to their marriage.
She graduated from Newman High School in 1949 in Sweetwater, TX and she then attended secretarial school and worked as a secretary for banks and Kelly girl temporary service. Donnie volunteered as a candy stripe girl at Medical Center Hospital.
Donnie is preceded in death by both parents, Jack and Ila McCright; husband, Jim Rapier; and daughter, Sherry Ridley.
Donnie is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Claudia Martin; daughter, Cyndy Dodd; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Geff Myers; daughter and son-in-law, Patrice and Mike Hughes; brother, Joe McCright; niece, Melinda Jantzen; grandchildren, Dax Barnhart, Chad Barnhart, Bobby Martin, Lauren Shoffner, Tim Sichmeller, Nathan Myers, Melissa Lopez, Sarah Barr, Michael Hughes, Luke Hughes, John Keith Martin and Ashton Roberts; great-grandchildren, Aaron Barnhart, Hannah Barnhart, Sierra Myers Summit Myers, River Sichmeller, Ben Sichmeller, Bailey Martin, Addison Martin, Adrian Lopez, Dylan Lopez, Scarlet Lopez, Ridley Shoffner, Cooper Shoffner; and great-great-grandchild, Nixin Barnhart.
Memorials may be given to a local charity of your choice.
Though Donnie's soul now resides in the presence of our Heavenly Father, she will be fondly remembered as "Grandma Donnie" who gave each grandchild one of their first baths and always a pan of Scotch-a-Roos waiting to be eaten.
From online memorials, Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Odessa, Texas
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May 5, 1925 ~ June 14, 2023 (age 98)Doris (Gordon) Whyte Denton, age 98, of Sweetwater, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Hendrick Hospice Care, Abilene, Texas.
Per her wishes, her body will be cremated. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M., July 1, 2023 at Grace Lutheran Church in Abilene, Texas with Rev. Janice Six officiating. Her cremains will be buried at Potosi Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Doris was born on May 5, 1925 in Woodbury County, Iowa, to Earl and Frieda (Hinkhouse) Gordon. She graduated from Correctionville Public High School in 1942. She graduated from Wayne State Teachers College with a degree in Normal Training and an Iowa State Teacher's Certificate. At age 60, she received her LVN degree at TSTI in Sweetwater, Texas and worked as a LVN for several years. She was a homemaker, a country school teacher and an LVN.
She married Melvin Whyte on October 5, 1941 in Dakota City, Nebraska. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1991. She then married Harry Denton on June 13, 1994 in Sweetwater, Texas. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2000. She was honored to be a member of Faith Lutheran Church for 44 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Barbara A. Maaske of Sweetwater and Cynthia Jones of Abilene; son, Michael Ross Whyte of Cochiti Lake, New Mexico; seven grandchildren, Jeannine, Shawn, Jodi, Lori, Robin, Mika and Ross; 15 great-grandchildren, Melanie, Kassi, Megan, Kristin, Taylor, Miles, Spencer, Brooke, Conner, Faith, Brett, Cody, Mikey, Emma & Zoey; ten great-great-grandchildren, Kasen, Christina, John, Aiden, Londyn, Tristan, Donna, Clara, and twins, Devin and Declan; and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lucille Grell and Mrs. Nancy Gordon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Frieda Gordon; husbands, Melvin Whyte and Harry Denton; grandson, Ross William Whyte Jones; brothers, Robert Gordon and Loren Gordon; and twin sisters, Jo Ann Lukken and Jeanne Gelston.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 1607 Josephine, Sweetwater, Texas 79556 or Grace Lutheran Church, 1202 South Pioneer Drive, Abilene, Texas 79605.
From online memorials, Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas
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September 27, 1929 – March 28, 2023Patricia A. Campbell, 93, of Richardson, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
She was born on September 27, 1929 in Mulvane, Kansas. Pat was adopted as an infant and was raised in Eldorado, Kansas. She was a 1947 graduate of Eldorado High School and married a handsome World War II Veteran named Lloyd Campbell later that same year.
Pat & Lloyd began their life together in McPherson, Kansas before settling down in Lyons, Kansas to start a family. Pat worked outside the home, including working as a bookkeeper for Dale Martin Tire Company in Sweetwater, Texas.
For the most part, Pat spent her years as a homemaker, which she really enjoyed. Pat was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening. She relished the opportunity to be involved in her kids' school activities, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts over the years. Once she became a grandma, Pat soaked up every opportunity to spend time with them.
Pat and Lloyd enjoyed traveling around the world, taking trips in their travel trailer, and cruises to new destinations. She was an animal lover, especially dogs. Pat cherished her faith and was active in church for most of her life. She was a member of First Christian Church of DeSoto, where she served as treasurer for many years, and First Christian Church of Waxahachie. Most recently, Pat was a member of the United Disciples Christian Church. Pat leaves behind a legacy of faith and devotion to family.
She was a warm and loving woman who fiercely protected her family while grounded in faith and found it to be a blessing to love and care for them. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Mabel (Swincher) McCallister; son, Randy Campbell; and husband of 61 years, Lloyd Campbell.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy & Rich Brown of McKinney and Lisa & Chris Wright of Richardson; grandchildren, Patty (Chris) Bagwell of Frisco, Texas, Randy (Gina) Brown of Providence Village, Texas, Melissa (John) Brand of Prosper, Texas, Jenny (Michael) Hale of Plano, Texas, and Michael (Chelsi) Wright of Princeton, Texas; great-grandchildren, Riley, Logan, Peyton, Jack, Sammy, and Chris; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 12:00pm, with visitation prior to the service from 11:00 am-12:00 pm in Ted Dickey Funeral Home, 2128 18th St., Plano, TX 75074. A committal service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 6412 I-20, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, where Pat will be laid to rest beside her husband and son.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
From online memorials, Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, Texas
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December 9, 1929 — June 5, 2023
Leaving a legacy that spans 10 decades, Louise Pearline Taylor McElyea passed away on June 5, 2023, at 93-years-old. The beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend was petite in stature – standing just 5' tall – but her heart, hugs and love for helping people know Jesus was bigger than the Texas sky she loved.
Pearline was born on December 9, 1929, in Roscoe, Texas, to Milton and Louise Taylor. Her arrival came during the beginning of The Great Depression. She was the second oldest of nine children, and like many children during their youth and teenage years, she helped with the family cotton farm while attending school. She graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1946 as World War II was ending. During that bustling time, at 18-years-old, she met and fell in love with a handsome soldier, Patrick McElyea, and they married on December 11, in Roby, Texas that same year.
It was an exciting and hopeful time after the war and the young couple settled down and chose Sweetwater as their permanent homestead. In 1949, they started their family that included five children: Ron, Terry, Patti, Jeff and Peggy.
While Pearline was busy managing their household, she was among the first women after the war to pioneer and perfect how to raise a family and attend college. She earned a degree in 1966 and became a Licensed Vocational Nurse, providing nursing care for many years to the residents of Sweetwater. She began her career at Simmons Memorial Hospital, now Rolling Plains Hospital, from 1966 to 1976, then finished her career at Holiday Healthcare Management from 1976 to 1980.
In 1980, Pearline retired from nursing, and she and Pat traveled and spent time with their family and grandchildren. They enjoyed traveling the USA in their motor home.
Pearline was blessed during her long life to be a part of historical moments, including the iconic Great Depression, World War II, ushering in new states to complete America's 50, an assassination of a U.S. president, numerous political scandals and wars, the creation of computers and the age of technology, and a worldwide pandemic. She gained wisdom and knowledge throughout each decade and shared her wisdom with loved ones, along with many great stories.
But the most important topic she loved discussing was her love for the Lord and dedication to church. She was a member at Lamar Street Church of Christ in Sweetwater and spent many years working in the women's ministry and helping children find their faith in Jesus. After the passing of Pat, she moved to Abilene, Texas, and was a faithful member at Baker Heights Church of Christ and the Church of Christ at Remington Ridge.
Over the years, Pearline was known by her family and friends for her contagious laugh, her love to give big hugs, her many stories, her enjoyment of the great outdoors, fishing, crocheting, sewing, jewelry making and keeping up with and attending her grandkid's and great-grandchildren's events.
Pearline was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Patrick McElyea; son, Jeff McElyea; daughter, Patti Simmons; father, Milton Taylor; and mother, Louise Taylor; her six sisters: Goldie Greene, Geraldine Workman, Jewel Stevens, Virginia Avant, Betty Scott, Helen Cadengo; and one brother, Sonny Taylor.
She is survived by her sons: Ron McElyea and his wife, Jerri; Terry McElyea; her brother, Wayne Taylor, and his wife, Debbie; sister-in-law, Rosemary Taylor and brother-in-law Billy Stevens. She was affectionately known as "Nanny" to her 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren: Amber Peck and her husband, Frank, and their children, Sutton and Braxton; Cameron McElyea and his wife, Tonya, and their children, McKenzie and Addison; Rachelle Mayhar and her children, Garrett and Madison; Lance McElyea and his wife, Tiffany, and their children, Celeste, Macy, Haylee, and Dalton; Amanda McElyea and her daughter, Cheyenne; Marcy Draisey-McElyea and her husband, Jerrod; Samantha Meyer and her husband, Alexander, and their daughter, Camille; Jacob McElyea and his wife, Hannah; Thomas McElyea and his wife, Amber, and their daughter, Ellie; Aaron Simmons and his wife, Luishia, and children, Thorne and Patrick; Nicole McElyea and her daughter, Kelsi; David McElyea ; and Shawna Davison and her husband, Zachary and daughter, Azlynn; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service honoring Pearline will be Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sweetwater, Texas, located at 6412 N. Interstate 20, Sweetwater, TX 79556. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.
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********************Wilda Edith McCain
September 10, 1926 - June 5, 2023Wilda Edith (Ballenger) McCain, 96, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at Hoyt Place in Sweetwater, TX.
Graveside services will be at 2 P.M. tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Sweetwater Cemetery with Justin Adames officiating. Interment will follow directed by McCoy Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at McCoy Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service.
Mrs. McCain was born September 10, 1926 to Thaddeus and Hallie (Beall) Ballenger in Fisher County, Texas. Her mother died when she was 9 years old, leaving her and her father to care for one another. She attended Center School and when she reached high school age she then attended Roby High School where she graduated in 1944.
On January 17, 1947 she married Alton (Skeet) McCain in Sweetwater, Texas. Together they farmed and ranched in Fisher and Jones Counties until his death on February 22, 2008.
She was also preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Larry Smith of Sweetwater; two granddaughters, Lisa and husband Michael Adames of Sweetwater and Andrea and husband Don Zant of Steen Mississippi; five great-grandsons, Justin and wife Ashley Adames, Zack and wife Miesha Adames, Kendal Adames, Troy Zant and Solomon Zant; four great-great-grandchildren, Avery, Blake, Asher and Harper Adames; one niece and one nephew.
Pallbearers will be Zack Adames, Kendal Adames, Kenny Kidd, Teddy Kidd.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the special people of Hoyt Place and to Alpha Omega Hospice.
From online memorials, McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas
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*********************Robert Harrell
September 7, 1931 - June 9, 2023
U.S. VeteranRobert "Bob" Harrell, 91, of Blackwell Oak Creek Lake, Texas, formerly of Sweetwater, passed away at his residence, Friday, June 9, 2023.
Services will be 2 P.M. Wednesday, June 4, 2023 at Blackwell Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Stanford and Don Higginbotham officiating. Military graveside rites will be at Blackwell Cemetery performed by the U. S. Army Honor Guard. Interment will follow the graveside, directed by McCoy Funeral Home.
A family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home.
Bob was born on September 7, 1931 in Avinger, Texas to Littleton D. and Leona (Strickland) Harrell. Bob finished high school and eventually joined the United States Army in 1950 spending his 20th birthday in Korea. Bob served over 21 years (also in Vietnam) and in 1972 retired from the service in Fort Sill, Ok.
In 1972 he moved to Sweetwater and began a new career in the West Texas oil fields. Bob started Funderburg Trucking and Bob Harrell Trucking which lasted until his retirement in August of 2018.
Bob lived in Blackwell over 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. many years. Bob married Jackie Rutledge on June 7, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. She worked alongside Bob for 37 years as the office manager and bookkeeper for the trucking company.
Surviving Bob is his wife, Jackie Harrell of Blackwell; son, Randy Harrell of Blackwell; three daughters, Lori Dooley of San Angelo, Shockey Nail and husband Ronnie of Lubbock and Brigette Taylor of Wilson; seven grandchildren, Brandon Harrell of Blackwell, Jesse Dooley and wife Shannon of Sweetwater, Koby Nail and wife Sidney of Lubbock, Colton Taylor of Wilson, Christlyn Jones and husband Matt of Yorkville, GA, Jessika Rogers of Wilson and Amanda Sowell and husband Shelby of Springtown; 9 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Littleton and Leona Harrell; a grandson, Cole Dooley; 6 brothers and sisters; a son-in-law, David Taylor; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Chris Conger and Charlie Rutledge.
Pallbearers will be the U.S. Army members.
Honorary pallbearers are Brett Tidmore, Benny Northam, Mike Clowers, Brian Johnson, Chris Dillon and R. D. Smith.
From online memorials, McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/255336265/robert-harrell*********************** Cloice LaNelle (Edwards) Hodge
Cloice LaNelle Edwards Hodge, 93 of Abilene, passed away on May 25, 2023 at Hendrick Hospice Care Center while surrounded by family.
She was born on January 20th, 1930 in Trent, Texas to William and Lillian Johnson Edwards. She went on to attend college and on March 15th, 1951 she married the love of her life Robert Thomas Hodge in Trent.
Together Bob and LaNelle raised their family in Sweetwater, Texas where they were active in the community and their church home, 4th and Elm Church of Christ.
LaNelle is survived by her son, Edward Hodge and her daughters, Donna Hodge and Karen and husband Brad Bonifay. In addition, she is survived by her sister-in-law, Sug Springer; grandsons, Cameron and Cody Hodge and Tristan, Braden and Cannon Bonifay as well as a great-granddaughter, Alayna Hodge.
A Celebration Service and lunch will be held at the 4th and Elm Church of Christ - Fellowship Hall in Sweetwater, Texas on Wednesday May 31st, 2023 at 11:30 am. A private family burial will be held at Garden of Memories in Sweetwater.
The family requests that no flowers be sent and instead, if people wish to honor LaNelle with a gift, they do so by donating to the Hodge Foundation at the Children's Home of Lubbock. LaNelle established this foundation many years ago in honor of her beloved husband Bob, so if you put in memory of Bob Hodge on the donation, it will go to the correct account. The address for the Children's Home is 4404 Idalou Rd, Lubbock, TX 79403 or you can donate at https://childshome.org/donate/
Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com .
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