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Allen, Bessie
Bessie Allen, 98, of Cameron died Monday, August 9, 2004 in a Cameron nursing facility. Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Allen, retired homemaker, was born August 15, 1905 in Milam County to Andrew and Annie (Bishop) Richards. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cameron. She married Grady Allen. He preceded her in death. Her son Grady Allen, Jr., also preceded her in death. Survivors include:
Son Jack Allen of Palacios
Daughter Mary Frances Schwarting of Victoria
4 Grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren
Alvarado, Amber Rain
Amber Rain Alvarado, infant daughter of John Joseph and Judy Lynn (Flores) Alvarado of Killeen, died January 30, 2004 at her home.
Services will be 10:00a.m. February 2, 2004 at St. Monica's Church. Burial will follow in Hernandez Cemetery. Rosary will
be recited 7:00p.m. Sunday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Amber was born November 14, 2003 in Killeen.
Survivors include: parents John and Judy Alvarado of Copperas Cove; grandparents Thomas and Mary Vega of Rockdale, Max and Rosie Flores of Rockdale,
Eleno and Lupe Alvarado of Cameron; great-grandmother Rafeala Flores of Rockdale; brothers John Alvarado Jr., Daniel Alvarado, and Michael Alvarado
of Copperas Cove; sisters Audrey Rebecca Garcia, and Ariel Rose Alvarado of Copperas Cove; nephew Jose Garcia.
Alvarado, Susan Angell
Susan Angell Alvarado, 45, of Cameron died Thursday, February 26, 2004 in Gatesville. Funeral services will be 10:00am Thursday, March 4, at Oak Hill Pavilion.
Rosary will be recited 7:00pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Ms. Alvarado, a beauty operator, was born December 20, 1958 in
Cameron to Eldridge and Grace (Sapp) Angell. Survivors include: daughters Audrey Garcia of Copperas Cove and Celeste Angell of Buckholts; sons
John Alvarado, Jr. and Daniel Alvarado both of Copperas Cove; brother Kenneth Angell of Belton; sister Rebecca Nichols of Houston;
and grandson Jose Garcia, Jr.
Aranda, Maria Luz "Mary"
Maria Luz "Mary" Aranda, 74 of Houston and formerly of Cameron died Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at her home. Funeral services Saturday at St. Monica's Catholic Church with Rev. Walter Matus officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Monica's Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Friday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Ms. Aranda, a retired office director for St. Joseph Hospital in Houston was born November 30, 1929 in Cameron to Luis Aranda and Petra Hernandez. She was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church and a retired member of Theater under the Stars organization in Houston. Survivors include:
Son Robert J. Aranda of Houston
Grandson Noah Michael Aranda of Houston
Numerous nieces and nephews
Armstrong, Ruby Lee
Ruby Lee Armstrong, 92, of LaGrange and formerly of Cameron died Monday, September 13, 2004 in a LaGrange nursing home. Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Jim Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Armstrong was born October 10, 1911 in Rockdale to Charlie and Annie (Doss) Dockall. She attended school in Rockdale. She married Preston J. Armstrong on December 21, 1929 and they lived in Cameron until 2002 when she moved to LaGrange to be near her niece, Mrs. Clara Michalka and family. Mrs. Armstrong was a homemaker and bookkeeper for their auto sales business from 1938 until 1990 when they retired. Mr. Armstrong preceded her in death on July 16, 1991. Her parents and two brothers, Aden and Guy "Doc" Dockall also preceded her in death. She was a Baptist. Survivors include:
Sister-in-law Mable Kuhn McDonald of Cameron
Numerous nieces and nephews in the LaGrange, Cameron, Rockdale, Buckholts, Austin and Temple areas
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Balch, Wendle Odell
Wendle Odell Balch, 68 of Cameron died Tuesday, January 13 at his home. Services will be
11:00 a.m. Saturday at Davilla Assembly of God Church in Davilla. Family visitation will be
held Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the chapel. Wendle, a machinist by trade, was born
December 28, 1935 in Kemp, Texas to Floyd C. and Izola B. Suzie Balch. He married Marrianne
Wilson on July 3, 1983. He was a member of the Davilla Assembly of God Church. He is survived
by his wife Marianne Wilson Balch of Cameron; sons Doyle Odell Balch and wife Tracy of Milford, TX
and Alan Balch and wife Carol of Temple, TX; step-sons Keith Roberts of McKinney and Daniel Sullivan
of Seagoville, TX; step-daughters Denise Stanton and husband Rowell of Carrolton, TX and Jimmie Hutson
and husband Larry of Lake Dallas, TX; 6 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren, and one step great grandson.
Wendle is survived by his sister Vera Hildebrand of Greenville, TX, several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Wendle was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Memorials may be made to the Wendle Balch
Memorial Fund in care of Citizens National Bank.
Barrett, James Clifton
James Clifton Barrett, Jr., 60 of Cameron, died Sunday, May 2, 2004 in a Cameron hospital. Graveside services will be 2:00pm Friday at Clarkson
Cemetery. Mr. Barrett was born May 21, 1943 in Cameron to Clifton and Fannie Mae (Jenkins) Barrett.
He was a graduate of C.H. Yoe High School. He worked in the circulation department of The Cameron Herald. Survivors include: cousins and friends.
Barrett, Pauline
Pauline Barrett, 82, of Cameron and formerly of Orange, California, died Saturday, January 24,
2004 in a Cameron hospital. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at Little River
Cemetery. Mrs. Barrett, a restaurant owner and operator, was born January 5, 1922 in Gans,
Oklahoma to L.G. and LulaBelle (Holson) Smith. She married John Alva Barrett and he preceded
her in death in 2002. Mrs. Barrett was a member of First Methodist Church in Orange, California.
She is survived by: daughter, Carolyn Lister of Cameron, TX; sister Edna Templeton of Hartshorne,
Oklahoma; 3 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
Barrett, Thelma Rae
Thelma Rae Barrett, 89, of Cameron died Friday, October 8, 2004 in a local nursing facility. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. James E. Lafferty and Rev. Jim Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Barrett, a homemaker, was born October 29, 1914 in Yarrellton to Charlie and Minnie Mae (Wallace) Griffin. She attended Yarrellton school and then graduated from C.H. Yoe High School. She married Smith L. Barrett and he preceded her in death in 1990. Mrs. Barrett was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cameron where she was active in her Sunday school class. She was a member of the Central Texas Hospital Auxiliary. A stepsister, Charlene Ludwig, also preceded her in death. Survivors include:
Sons Littleton (Litt) Barrett of Cameron
Griffin S. Barrett of Cameron
Rev. David (D.F.) Barrett of Lorena
Half-sisters Mae Ola Page and Tyler Lee Doramus
6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren
Bauer, Leo Alfred
Leo Alfred Bauer, 77 of Cameron died Thursday, January 15 at his home. Services will
be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the St.
Monica's Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Marek-Burns-Laywell
Funeral Home. Leo was born January 9, 1927 in Cameron to John and Josephine(Moraw)Bauer.
He was a 1944 graduate of C.H. Yoe High School. He worked for T.U. Electric for 36 years
and was an R.V.O.S. sales representative for Lodge 73 for 26 years. Leo also served
as Democratic Precinct Chairman in Milam County for many years. He married Janie Krenek
January 10, 1950. Survivors include: wife Janie Bauer of Cameron; sons Edward Bauer and
wife Debbie of Trinity, and Lawrence Bauer and wife Barbara of Cameron; grandchildren Diana
Smith, Amanda Bauer, Courtney Bauer, Rachell Bauer, Arron Bauer, and Eric Bauer; brother Irvin
Bauer of Cameron; nephew Michael Junek of Cameron; and niece Lee Ann Smith of Cameron. Memorials
may be made to the charity of Donor's choice.
Brady, Leon
Leon L. Brady, 86 of Buckholts died Friday, July 9, 2004 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00am Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Hope Lutheran Memorial Park in Buckholts. Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the funeral home.
Mr. Brady was born December 20, 1917 in Taylor to Joe E. and Fanny (Lovergne) Brady. He graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown in 1940 and attended Texas A&M University to work on his Masters;s degree. He married Elise Horstmann on December 10, 1943 in Galveston. He taught school in the Corinth School from 1940 until he was drafted into the Army in 1941 where he served in the Europe Theater. After the war,
Mr. Brady taught G.I. School and farmed. He later served as principal at Cameron Ada Henderson from 1954 until 1960. From 1962 until 1975, he served as Superintendent of Buckholts ISD. He was Milam County Tax coordinator in 1977 and 1978 and probation officer for Milam County from 1978 until 1990. Mr. Brady was a member of the First Baptist Church in Buckholts and served as a deacon for over 55 years and taught Sunday School from the time he was 18 years of age. He was a charter member of the Buckholts Lions Club, served on the U.S. Selective Service System in the late 1950's, and was a
member of the V.F.W. Edwin Hardy Post 2010, Charter member of the National WWII Memorial program and Teachers Retirement Association. Buckholts honored him on October 10, 1975 with is retirement from the school with a resolution for "Leon Brady Day". He also had a building named for him in 2002 by the Buckholts ISD. He served on the Weir Community
Cemetery Board. Survivors include: His wife of 60 years, Elise Brady of Buckholts; son Joe Michael Brady of Belton; daughter Janie Brady Brown of Naples, Florida; sister Louise Brady of Austin; 2 granddaughters Andrea Glaser Meer of Orlando, Florida, and Christina Michelle Brady of Montgomery; 6 great grandchildren; and sisters-in-law Martha Jane Busby of Seguin and Betty Chenoweth of San Antonio. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Buckholts or Vistacare Hospice.
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Calvillo, Miguel
Miguel Calvillo, 57 of Cameron, died Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at his residence. A funeral mass will be 10:00am
Friday, February 13, 2004 at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited 7:00pm
Thursday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Miguel Calvillo was born September 29, 1946 in Mexico
to Feliciano and Maria (Huerta) Calvillo. Mr. Calvillo worked as a truck driver for ALCOA. Survivors include:
wife Juanita Garcia of Cameron; sons Andrew Lopez of New Braunfels, Miguel Angel Lopez, and Ray Lopez both of Cameron;
daughter Linda Lopez of Waco; brother Elias Calvillo of Mexico; and 6 grandchildren.
Caruthers, Inez H.
Inez H. Caruthers, 90, of Dallas and formerly of Cameron died Friday, September
24, 2004 at her home. Graveside services will be 2.00 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Hill
Cemetery.
Mrs Caruthers, a retired cafe and dry cleaning business owner, was born November 26,
1913 in Robstown, Texas to William Powell and June Pearl Smith Rader. She married
J.L. Caruthers and he preceded her in death in 1990. A son, David Hunt also preceded
her in death. Survivors include:
Daughters Betty Jo Carnutt of Blessing, TX
Laura Louise Robertson of Dallas
Henrietta Trammell if Dallas
10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 9 great grand children
Chamberlain, Thomas
Thomas (Tommy) Chamberlain, 67, of Cameron, died Monday, May 3, 2004 at his residence. Services will be held 3:00pm Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Mr. Chamberlain, owner and operator of Chamberlain Meat Company, was born to Homer and Stella (Butler) Chamberlain on December 6, 1936 in
Cameron. He was a 1955 graduate of C.H. Yoe High School. He received a Bachelor's degree in Animal Husbandry from Texas A&M as well as earning an Associate's degree in law enforcement from Temple Junior College.
He married Catherine Krenek December 29, 1973. Achieving numerous certifications, Mr. Chamberlain achieved his Master Peace Officer certification in 1994. He served as Milam County Constable
for Precinct #1 for over 23 years, during which he was names Constable of the Year in 2002. He served in the Cameron Volunteer Fire Department for over 35 years and had served as a past president and
secretary for many years. He served as the City Fire Marshall and Arson Investigator. Mr. Chamberlain served as the first County Emergency Management Coordinator in Milam County. He was founder and president of the Central Texas Justices of the Peace
and Constables Association, a member of the Central Texas Peace Officers Association, Texas Fire Marshalls Association, as well as a reserve police officer. A brother, Bert Chamberlain, preceded him in death. Survivors include:
wife Catherine Chamberlain of Cameron; sons Gary Chamberlain of Cameron, and Michael Junek of Temple; daughters Lynette Chamberlain Elwell of Ovilla and Lee Ann Smith of Cameron; brother Gray Chamberlain of Cameron; and grandchildren Garin Elwell,
Cooper Smith, Gary Thomas Chamberlain, and Ethan Chamberlain. Memorials may be made to Scott & White Hospice or to the American Cancer Society.
Chambers, Edith Kleiber
Edith Kleiber Chambers, 86 of Alvin and formerly of Milam County died Sunday,
January 4. Services 10:30 a.m. Thursday January 8, at St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church in Alvin. Local visitation will be held Thursday January 8 from 6:00 pm until
8:00 p.m. at the chapel in Cameron. Mausoleum-side services will be held 10:00 a.m.
Friday at St. Monica's Mausoleum in Cameron. Mrs. Chambers was born September 30,
1917 in the Ad Hall Community of Milam County to Frank and Emily Kleiber. She was
a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Alvin. Survivors include;
her husband of 62 years, Homer A. Chambers; son Eugene Chambers and wife Carole
3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Pregnancy
Help Center, 1450 E. Summitry Circle, Katy, Texas 77449
Cheatham,Mildred Vernell
Mildred Vernell Cheatham(Nell), our Valentine, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 14, 2004.
She was born August 19, 1926 in Nueces County, Texas. Nell was a beloved mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Cameron, TX. She retired from Hill
Country where she worked with Meals on Wheels and was one of Cameron's most active and loved volunteers.
Preceded in death by her husband, E.L. Cheatham, son Jack Konopacki and granddaughter Lisa Lovell, she is
survived by her son Tim Cheatham and wife Danna, daughter Sherry Lovell and husband Mickey, grandchildren Travis
Lovell, Beky and Ethan Cheatham and great granddaughter Harley. Brothers, Ed Sorenson and wife, Kitty, Dwane
Sorenson and wife Mildred, Larry Sorenson and wife Norma and sisters, Marie Corley and Minnie Ball and husband Don
also survive her. Services 1:00pm Tuesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home, Cameron, TX. Burial in Cook Walden
Memorial Park, Pflugerville. Memorials may be made to Scott & White Hospice Foundation @
Scott & White Hospital
2401 South 31st St..
Temple, TX
Conner, Fay E.
Fay E. Conner, 79, of Highland, Illinois and formerly of Cameron died Thursday, September 9, 2004 at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Gary Kleypas officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Conner, a homemaker, was born September 29, 1924 in Houston to William Elmer and Frances (Nagel) Turner. She married William T. Conner on November 23, 1944 and he preceded her in death on March 3, 1998. She was a Lutheran. A brother, Marvin Turner also preceded her in death. Survivors include:
Son Michael T. Conner & wife Rosanne of Highland, Illinois
Daughter Dr. Donna J. Ashmead & husband Fred of Houston, Texas
5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren
Crawford, Pansy Adell
Pansy Adell Crawford, 93 of Seymour and formerly of Cameron, died Saturday, July 3, 2004 in a Seymour hospital. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Thursday, July 8, 2004 at the Church of Christ in Cameron. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pansy Crawford was born May 27, 1911 in Temple to Henry Rudolph and Candice (Crittendon) Hoes. Mrs. Crawford attended C.H. Yoe High. She worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for over 35 years and was awarded Nurse of the Year. Pansy Crawford was a charter member of the Church of Christ in Cameron. Preceding her in death are her husband, Tim Crawford, son Charles Crawford, granddaughter Charolette, 3 stepchildren Tim Crawford Jr, Nellie Ulrich, and Woodrow Crawford, brothers Elmore Hoes, Frank Hoes, and John Henry Hoes, and sister Irene Cravollus. Survivors include:
daughters Dorothy Adell Beaver of Irving, Jo Norman of Seymour, and Myrtle Jean Mueller of Ocala, Florida; sister Bertha Ellen Bird of Caldwell; 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
Cuellar, Maria Del Carmen
Maria Del Carmen Cuellar, 81, of Buckholts, died Saturday, April 3, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Services will be 10:00am, Tuesday, April 6, 2004
at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hernandez Cemetery. Prayer service will be 7:00pm, Monday, at the funeral home. Carmen was born November 4, 1922 in Mexico to Ricardo and Maria Del (Refugio) Renteria. She worked as homemaker.
Survivors include: sons Guadelupe Hernandez of Weslaco, Juan Cuellar of Buckholts, Raul Cuellar of Buckholts, and Alfred Renteria of Buckholts; daughters Amalia
Avila of Buckholts and Vicky Montalbo of Rogers; brother Daniel Hernandez of Lubbock; 20 grandchildren; and 59 great grandchildren.
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Dalton, Ralph
- Ralph Dalton, Jr. 65, of Pasadena died Saturday, August 21, 2004 at his home. Graveside services 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Little River Cemetery near Jones Prairie with Rev. Bob Glenn officiating.
Mr. Dalton, an electronic technician, was born February 21, 1939 in Mercedes, Texas to Ralph and Florence (Goss) Dalton. He married Janice Bailey in September 1967. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pasadena and the Woodland Masonic Lodge AF & AM. His son Gregory and one brother preceded him in death. Survivors include:
His wife Janice Dalton of Pasadena
Daughter Janna Dalton Y'Barbo of Houston
Brother Richard Dalton of Houston
Sisters Ann Mueller of Houston
Ellen Radney of Arkansas
Helen Dalton of Houston
1 grandchild
Darby, Harold
Harold B. Darby, 86 of Cameron and formerly of Bryan died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00am Saturday at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited 7:00pm Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Darby, a retired foreman for Industrial Generating Company, was born March 28, 1918 in Iola to Ira Davis and Ophelia (Grissett) Darby. He married Marie Ruffino on August 30, 1950. A World War II Army veteran, he served as a tank driver during battles in Normandy, France, Central Europe, Germany and the Battle of the Bulge. He was a charter member
of the National WWII Memorial Program and a member of the Edwin Hardy Post #9 American Legion. An active member of St. Monica's Church, Mr. Darby served as president of both the Parish Council for 2 years and the Finance Council for several years. He served as 3rd and 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus serving as Grand Knight for many years and 2 years as District Deputy. Survivors include:
his wife Marie Darby of Cameron; daughters Lanelle Fikes of Cameron, Sharon Richter of Cameron, Shelia Valero of Bryan, and Sherry Lane Williams of Bryan; 8 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Saint Monica's Restoration Fund or the charity of donor's choice.
Darst, Lucille Freeman
Lucille Freeman Darst, 93, of Cameron passed away Saturday, May 15,2004 in a local nursing home. Services will be held Tuesday, May 18 at 2:00pm at the funeral home.
Burial will be Wednesday at 1:00pm in Oak Grove Cemetery in Yoakum, Texas. Lucille Darst was the youngest of six siblings, born to John William and Mary Elizabeth Freeman. She graduated from Yoakum High School and married Weldon
Wright Darst in 1928. In 1930, they moved to Austin, where they made their home and raised their children. Because of her strong faith in the Lord, she was an active member in the Baptist church. In 1981, they moved to Cameron.
She was preceded in death by Weldon in 1996 after 68 years of marriage. Survivors include: daughter Barbara Darst Latta and husband Ralph of Georgetown; son Richard Darst and wife Beth of Cameron; 4 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Gideon's International.
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Edmondson, Luther Gerald
Luther Gerald Edmondson, 61, of Cameron died Friday, April 9, in a Temple hospital. Funeral
services will be 1:00pm Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Edmondson, a supervisor for Tex-O-Cal Hardwoods in Temple, was born June 25, 1942 in Cameron
to Hubert Forest and Lessie (Tindall) Edmondson. He was a member of the First Memorial Baptist Church in Temple.
His wife Bonnie and brother Hubert, Jr. preceded him in death. Survivors include: daughter Joyce Ann Hill of Holland;
stepson Tony Warren of Temple; brother Charles Marshall Edmondson of Cameron; sister Beulah Faye Franklin of Cameron;
and 2 grandchildren.
Eichinger, Joe Lee
Joe Lee Eichinger, 65 of Cameron died Wednesday, November 3, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Graveside funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Pebble Grove Cemetery near Maysfield with Rev. Jim Lafferty officiating. Family visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Mr. Eichinger, an avid hunter and fisherman, was born July 1, 1939 in the Hoyt Community of Milam County to Frank and Olive (Sanders) Eichinger. He had worked as a horticulturist for Glass the Florist for over 30 years. He married Joe Lean Flores on September 19, 1997. Survivors include:
His wife Joe Lean Eichinger of Cameron
Brothers Edward Eichinger of Cameron
Thomas Eichinger of Rockdale
John Eichinger of Cameron
Jim Eichinger of Cameron
Leland Eichinger of Cameron
Doug Eichinger of Bremond
Sisters Bertha Carter of Georgetown
Mary Shipwash of Austin
Lois Carroll of Tahlequah, OK
Lana Coker of Comanche
Betty Sue Chatham of Cedar Park
Elliott, Jane
Jane Elliott, 54, of Onalaska and formerly of Cameron died Thursday, November 25, 2004 in a Livingston hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Saturday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Elliott, a retired second grade school teacher, was born August 15, 1950 in Cameron to W.N. (Bill) and Foldine (Rylander) Burns. She was director for the Williams Foundation in Cameron, a member of the V.F.W. Post 2010 Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include:
Husband William Elliott of Onalaska
Son David Elliott of Onalaska
Daughter Amy Poe of Onalaska
Grandchild Jordin Lynn Elliott
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Finney, Susie B
Susie B. Finney, 88, of Lampasas died January 27, 2004 in a Killeen hospital. Services will be
2:00p.m. Saturday, January 31 at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in North
Elm Cemetery. Ms. Finney was born December 9, 1915 in Nix, TX to Thomas Jacob and Tennessee "Tennie" (Nichols)
Poole. Ms. Finney, a homemaker, was a Pastworthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star,
Saratoga Lodge in Lampasas. Ms. Finney was also a member of Maplewood
Baptist Church. Survivors include: sons Wayne Finney and wife Ruby of Watauga, Roy Finney of Prosper,
Deorald Finney and wife Melodie of Lampasas; brother Arden Poole and wife Carol of Lampasas; sisters Mary
Ory of Lampasas, Parma Watson of Lampasas, Fay Southerland of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; 6 grandchildren, and 3
great-grandchildren.
Fogle, Wesley G.
- Graveside services for Mr. Wesley G. Fogle, 78 of Cameron, will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2004 in the Lockhart City Cemetery in Lockhart. He died Tuesday, December 28, 2004 in Rockdale after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Fogle was born January 5, 1926 in Caldwell County, the youngest of six children born to Robert Lee and Mattie (Hermann) Fogle. He volunteered for the U. S. Navy during WWII and served aboard the USS Nerius for two years. After being discharged from the Navy, he worked for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 37 years, retiring in 1985. He married Ruby New on December 24, 1948. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Communication Workers of America and the Edwin Hardy Post #9 American Legion.
Survivors included: his wife of 56 years, Ruby New Fogle of Cameron; one son Glenn Fogle and wife Charlotte, one grandson Wesley Fogle and one granddaughter Katherine Fogle all of Pflugerville.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Cameron.
Foster, Robert Henry
Robert Henry Foster, Jr., 62 of Branchville, died April 13, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Graveside
services will be 2:00pm Thursday, April 15, 2004 at Little River Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Foster was born October 27, 1941 in Fort Worth to Robert Henry
and Dorothy Marie (Allen) Foster. He served in the United States Army, and also graduated from Texas Tech University.
Robert Foster worked as a retail sales manager. Survivors include: brothers George Allen Foster of Lorena, and Daniel William Foster
of Branchville; sisters Rebecca Shook of Pflugerville and Nancy Shook of San Saba.
Fuchs, Frances Persky
Frances Persky Fuchs, 84 of Buckholts, Texas was called to heaven on Wednesday
evening, January 14, 2004. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday,
January 17, 2004 at Hope Lutheran Church in Buckholts, TX. Frances was born October
20, 1919 in Sharp, Texas to Arnold and Bertha Persky. She attended school in Sharp.
On November 8, 1938 she married Alvin Fuchs in the Lutheran parsonage in Rockdale, Texas.
They shared 53 loving years of marriage before he preceded her in death in 1991.
Together, Frances and Alvin farmed in the Buckholts area for many years and were very involved
in school and community activities. Frances was mayor of Buckholts from 1984-1987 and was
currently serving on the city council. She was named Buckholts Citizen of the Year in 1995-1996.
Frances was a long time member of Hope Lutheran Church where she was very active up until her death.
she served as church treasurer, Sunday School teacher, Luther League sponsor, and held all offices in
the Women of Hope Lutheran ELCA. She also served on the board of directors for Hope Lutheran Memorial
Park and was an officer in the AAL organization. Her faithful and constant service will be greatly missed.
While Frances and Alvin had no children, they were "Aunt Frances and Uncle Alvin" to many nieces
and nephews who share many fond memories of the annual ""Niece and Nephew Party".
Frances enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, playing dominoes and bridge, and spending
time with all of her family and friends. Frances was preceded in death by: husband Alvin; sister Leona
Peschel; and brother Gilbert Persky. She is survived by: brother and sister in law Bob and Elna Persky
of Rogers,Texas; brother in law Hugo Fuchs of Rogers; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Frances was greatly loved by her family and friends and we will miss her quiet patient understanding,
her many words of encouragement and love. Memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran Memorial Park
Endowment Fund or Hope Lutheran Church.
Fuchs, Monsignor Sylvestor J.
Monsignor Sylvester J. Fuchs, 79, of Westphalia and Lost Prairie Community died Thursday, October 21, 2004 in a Temple nursing center. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon Monday, October 25, 2004 at the Church of the Visitation in Westphalia with Bishop Gregory M. Aymond celebrating and Msgr. John McCaffery, Rev. Jesse Euresti, Rev. Kirby Garner and Rev. Louis Pavlicek co-celebrating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery in Westphalia. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. followed by a rosary at 6:00 p.m. at the church.
Msgr. Fuchs was the seventh of nine children of Anton and Berth Engelhart Fuchs and the fifth child to enter the Religious Life. He attended the Westphalia School, with senior year graduation from Rosebud High School as an honor student in May of 1942. The following fall, Msgr. Fuchs entered St. Mary's Seminary in La Porte for his studies for the Catholic Priesthood. On May 15, 1949, Bishop Louis J. Reicher, ordained him in his home parish, the Church of the Visitation. From June to August of 1949, he assisted in St. Mary's Church in Waco and then reported to St. Josephs Church in Bryan, Texas as Associate Pastor. The ministry in Bryan included St. Mary's student chapel at Texas A & M University and the Bryan Air Force Base. He taught in the Parochial School and coached Pee Wee athletics for the school as well as being moderator for the CYO, the Newman Club and Student Council Knights of Columbus at Texas A & M.
During his ministry in Bryan, Msgr. Fuchs enrolled at Texas A & M and carried several hours of study for six years.
In 1959, Bishop Reicher appointed him to be Pastor of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Bellville where he remained for 30 years until reaching senior status in 1990 at which time he returned home near Westphalia and Lost Prairie Community. In his initial years at St. Peter & Paul Parish, Msgr. Fuchs purchased a new and much larger site with intent to relocate the Parish. In 1961, a new parish center was constructed with the new church and rectory to follow in eight years. A new learning center was added a few years later. A youth group, junior sodality, altar servers, Holy Nam Society, Ladies Altar Society and a Knights of Columbus Council were organized and revitalized.
In 1963, Msgr. Fuchs volunteered to be an Army Reserve Chaplain and completed twenty years of military reserve duty and retired with rank of LTC in 1983.
Msgr. Fuchs was Dean of the Brenham Deanery for many years, CYO Deanery Moderator, and Moderator for the Deanery Council of Catholic Women, and served on the Diocesan Presbyteral Council. He worked with Family Life Programs, was Chaplain to the Knights of Columbus Council and State Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus of Texas in 1970-71.
In 1986, Pope John Paul II named him a Domestic Prelate, a Monsignor. During his thirty years in Bellville, his civic and community involvements included being Chaplain to the Volunteer Fire Department, president and tail twister in the Lions club, receiving a life membership from the Lions. He worked with the Austin County Unit of the American Cancer Society, the Bellville Community Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce, County Extension Service, Garden Clubs, Ministerial Alliance and County Fairs. In 1968 he received the Citizen of the Year Award, the Fire Chief's Award in 1983, in 1987 the Good Neighbor Award of Bellville, and in 2004, the Rosebud High School Outstanding Alumnus Award. There were military commendations and Chaplain service medals and recognitions for his extended Chaplain Service beyond his twenty years.
There are a number of trophies, plaques and many ribbons for placing in the County Fair parades, pecan shows, garden club shows and extension service competitions. Msgr. Fuchs enjoyed many and a sundry hobbies among which were restoring antique cars, stamp collecting, model trains, wine making wood carving, landscaping, horticulture and floriculture, pecan and fruit tree grafting, vegetable gardening, cooking, and candy making. His yard at Lost Prairie Community was featured in BIRDS AND BLOOMS, a national magazine in 1996. His parish churchyard in Bellville, was awarded state first place in Texas Small Church Gardens competition in 1968. In June of 1998, he completed the Master Gardeners Course from Texas A & M with the Bell County Extension service.
In 1998, he memorialized Msgr. J.B. Gleissner and Msgr. Tim Valenta, the first two Chaplains to the Catholic Aggies at Texas A & M by donating the funds for two offices in the new St. Mary's Student center at Texas A & M University.
His parents, two sisters; Sr. Liliosa Fuchs and Sr. Tharsilla Fuchs; three brothers; Werner Fuchs, Msgr. Robert Fuchs and Walter Fuchs all preceded him in death. Survivors include sisters, Sr. Audrey Fuchs of Our Lady of the Lake Convent in San Antonio, Zita Kahlig of Westphalia, and Clara Ann Richardson of Cameron and sisters-in-law, Adeline Fuchs of San Angelo and Clara Fuchs of Westphalia and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Diocese of Austin, Priest Retirement Home, P. O. Box 13327, Austin, TX 78711 or St. Joseph School Trust Fund, 600 East 26th, Bryan, TX 77803.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.marek-burns-laywell.com
Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron is in charge of arrangements.
Fuessel, Clarence
Clarence R. Fuessel, 84 of Cameron died Monday, April 26, 2004 in a Cameron nursing facility. Services will be 10:00am Thursday, April 29, 2004 at St. Monica's Catholic Church.
Burial will follow at St. Monica's Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Clarence Fuessel was born August 13, 1919 in Lilac, Texas to Hugo and
Ella (Zander) Fuessel. He worked as a custodian for Houston ISD. Mr. Fuessel was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. His wife, Katherine Fuessel precedes him in death. Survivors include:
daughters Bernice Spence of Houston, and Janette Ripper of Houston; brother Freeman Fuessel of Temple; sister Lora Janes of Rockdale; 5 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
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Gandy, Irene Virginia
Irene Virginia Gandy, 73, of Temple and formerly of Buckholts, died Sunday, July 18, 2004 at her home. Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron. Burial will follow in the Corinth Cemetery in Buckholts. Family visitation will be held Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Gandy, a beautician at Beauty Flair Beauty Shop, was born December 15, 1930 in Buckholts to Rudolph and Irene (Bounds) Zelisko. She married Kenneth Gandy July 31, 1948 and was a member of the Highway 53 Baptist Church in Temple. Survivors include:
Husband Kenneth Gandy of Temple
Son Jack Kenneth Gandy of Burleson
Daughter Virginia Sue Wilkes of Plano
Sister Marie Polzer of Temple
2 grandchildren Crystal Sellears of Temple
Charles Raymond Wilkes of Del City, Oklahoma
2 great grandchildren
Raymond Anthony Wilkes
Angelic Jade Wilkes
Gjedde, R M
R. M. Gjedde, 83, of Minerva, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Funeral services 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 12, at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Charles Denman officiating. Burial will follow in the Minerva Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Gjedde was born March 20, 1921 to Will and Mattie (Anderson) Gjedde in Cameron. He was a 1939 graduate of C. H. Yoe High School. He married Bonnelle Hubert April 10, 1944. He served in the U. S. Navy. After serving in the Navy, he worked in numerous government offices from San Antonio to St. Louis, Missouri to San Diego, California, retiring as a civil service defense supply agent after 34 years. Mr. Gjedde was a Methodist. Survivors include:
Wife Bonnelle Gjedde of Minerva
Sons Fred Gjedde of Arlington
Jerry Gjedde and wife Kathy of Burleson
4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren
Glass, Donald
Donald Glass 79, of Cameron died Thursday, July 15, 2004 in a Temple hospital.
Funeral services willl be 4:00p.m. Sunday at Marek-Burns-Layell Funeral Home.
Burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Glass florist and owner/operator of Glass the Florist and Glass Wholesale in
Cameron, was born August 13th 1924 in Belton to Lester Samuel and Hallie (Miller)
Glass. He was a graduate of C. H. Yoe High School and an Army Veteran. He married Annie
Ruth Summers. Mr. Glass served as director of the First National Bank in
Cameron for Many years. Survivors include:
His wife Annie Ruth Glass of Cameron
Sons John Glass of Cameron
Jack Glass & Wife JoAnn of Cameron
Goolsby, Johna
Johna Goolsby, 65, died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at her residence. Graveside services will be 10:00am Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at Marlow Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8:00pm Monday at the funeral home. Johna Goolsby, a homemaker, was born
July 28, 1938 to John and Lola (Baskin) Brasher in Cameron. She and her husband of 49 years, William Goolsby, made their home in Cameron. Survivors include:
husband, William Goolsby of Cameron; sons Charles Goolsby of Alvin and Ryan Goolsby of Alvin; daughters Ronda Janes of Cameron, Debra Guettler of Pasadena, and Kennetha Mueck of Wharton; sisters Calissa Fleming of Cameron, Iris Nemec of Cameron, and Dee Watkins of Brazoria; 12 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
Graham, Roland Edward
Roland Edward Graham, 50, of Cameron died Thursday, July 22, 2004 as the result injuries sustain in a truck accident near Cameron. Graveside funeral services 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Marlow Cemetery with Rev. Jim Lafferty officiating. Family visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Roland, a concrete contractor, was born April 23, 1954 in Cameron to W.K. and Nell Ruffner Donevant Graham. He married Tina Carlile. He was a member of the Team Roping Association. Survivors include:
His wife Tina Graham of Cameron
Daughters Tamara Eichinger of Cameron
Teresa Corbin of Cameron
Jessica Graham of Cameron
Kayla Graham of Cameron
Brothers W. K. Graham, Jr. of Cameron
Thomas C. Graham of Cameron
Sisters Ruth Ann Neilson of Temple
Carolyn Bryan of Cameron
6 Grandchildren
Green, Raymond
Raymond Green, 78 of Cameron died Sunday, November 14, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Gary Maroney and Rev. James E. Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Green was born July 31, 1926 in the Tracy Community of Milam County to Roy Lee and Eunice Mabel (Fleming) Green. He graduated from Sharp High School. He served in the Merchant Marines and then in the U. S. Army during World War II where he served in Korea. Mr. Green married Winnie Mae Craddock on August 16, 1947 at the First Baptist Church in Cameron. He retired from TXU in Rockdale as a computer technician after 31-1/2 years of service. He was a life member of the Cameron VFW Post 2010 and a member of the Senior Yoemen Club. Survivors include:
His wife Winnie Mae Green of Cameron
Son Raymond Craddock Green & wife Wendi of Fairfield
Daughter Mary Lee Mikulec & husband Myron of Cameron
Brother William Roy Green of Rockdale
4 grandchildren Jeremy Ray Green, Crystal Mikulec Fail, Jenny Lee Mikulec and Daniel Everett Baxley
1 great grandchild Reese Alvin Fail
Green, Virgil
Virgil Alfred Green, 72, of Cyclone died Thursday, November 04, 2004 at his home. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cyclone with Rev. Walter Matus Officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron.
Mr. Green was born in the Meeks community of Bell County to William Richard and Matilda Johanna (Heble) Green. He married Joyce Lynn Ruzicka on November 20, 1952. He worked in the Make Ready Dept. of Johnson Brothers Ford for 32 years. Mr. Green was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include:
His wife Joyce Green of Cyclone
Sons Larry Green of Cameron
Dennis Green of Cameron
Daughters Lynda Wimmer of Cameron
Susan Reinders of Cameron
Brothers Melvin Green of Temple
Willis Green of Zabcikville
Garlin Green of Temple
Henry Green of Belton
Mike Green of Temple
8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren
Memorials may be made to Vistacare Hospice in Temple.
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Haag, Marvin Henry
Marvin Henry Haag, 75, of Buckholts died Sunday, September 05, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Cameron with Rev. Mike O'Neil officiating. Burial will follow in the Taylor City Cemetery.
Mr. Haag was born September 5, 1929 in Three Rivers, Texas to Emil and Corenian Haag. He retired from Texas Power and Light as a senior lineman after more than 32 years of service. He married Shirley Stewart on September 21, 1988. Mr. Haag was an U. S. Navy veteran and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cameron. He had served in the Cameron Lions Club and the Cameron Volunteer Fire Department. A sister Pealeen Stohle preceded him in death. Survivors include:
His wife Shirley Haag of Buckholts
Sons Steven Haag of Hempstead
Brian Haag of Houston
Step-son Darren Perry of Freeport
Brothers James Haag of Rockdale
Dan Haag of Taylor
3 grandchildren
Halpain, Stephen Wayne
Stephen Wayne Halpain, 43, of Temple, and formerly of Cameron died April 2, 2004 in Houston. His body will be cremated.
Memorial services will be 2:00pm Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at the funeral home. Stephen Halpain was born July 30, 1960 in Cameron
to William D. Halpain and Betty (Sanders) Halpain. He was a carpenter, and also worked in construction. His father and a sister precedes him in death.
Survivors include: mother Betty Luckey of Temple; son James Bradley Halpain of Cleveland; daughter Melissa Ann Halpain of Cleveland;
and brother James Halpain of Washington.
Haraway, Imogene McLerran
Imogene McLerran Haraway, age 86, of Texarkana, Arkansas and formerly of Cameron, died Friday, March
12, 2004 in a Texarkana nursing home. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron.
Mrs. Haraway was born July 26, 1917 in Cameron and had been a resident of Texarkana for over forty years.
She was retired from Day and Zimmerman Inc. and a member of Williams Memorial Untied Methodist Church.
Her husband, Harry G. Haraway preceded her in death. Survivors include: sons Ralph Haraway and wife Elaine of Texarkana, Arkansas,
and Dick Haraway and wife Barbara of Rushkin, Florida; daughter Linda and Jim Gray of Jacksonville, Arkansas; brothers Elmer McLerran and Burl
McLerran both of Waco; sister Ester Kuehl of Dallas; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Harris, Sinia Reaves
Funeral services for Sinia Reaves Harris, 94, native of Milam County, are set for 11am Thursday, July 24, 2004 at Oakwood Cemetery near Fifth and LaSalle in Waco. Mrs. Harris died Monday in a Cameron nursing facility after a long illness. Mrs. Harris was born November 25, 1909, to John Henry and Ethel Dodson Reaves on the family's Blackland farm between Cameron and Ben Arnold. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Phrona Reaves McClendon and a brother J.D. Reaves. She was educated in Ben Arnold, Cameron, and what is now Texas State University in San Marcos where she earned the bachelor of science degree, For 10 years, 1931-1941, she was an elementary school teacher at Milam rural schools, Belmena and Curry, then at Ada Henderson Grammar School in Cameron. She spent the remainder of her working life in federal civil service where she was a manager on the regional level.
For 12 years from 1928 to 1941 she was the wife of Sam Brewer (1902-1995) of Cameron. Divorced in 1941, she later married Charles L. Harris (1909-1996)who also was a federal employee. They lived in Dallas, Lubbock, and Waco. She and Mr. Harris lived in Waco for 30 years until his death when she returned to live with her daughter at Mrs. Harris's home. Survivors include: daughter Marion Brewer Travis; granddaughter Roxane Travis Witte of Houston; grandson Christopher Karl Travis of Round Top; 5 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren who live in Houston, Austin, Smithville, and Denver, CO.
Memorials may be made to C.H. and Caroline Yoe Foundation, 707 E. 16th Street, Cameron, TX 76520.
Head, Lillian Juanita
Lillian Juanita Head, 97 of Cameron and formerly of Harlingen, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004 in a Cameron nursing center. Services will be 2:00pm Friday, July 13, 2004 at the funeral home with grandson-in-law Rev. Jim Lafferty officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the funeral home.
Graveside services and burial will follow 10:00am Monday, July 19, 2004 at Restlawn Cemetery in Harlingen. Lillian Head was born January 26, 1907 to John Paul and Hetty Lewis Owens in Mill Creek, Oklahoma. In 1921, she moved to the valley, and five years later on May 16, 1926, she was married to J.L. Head. They were married for 69 years. Mrs. Head
was an avid golfer, and in 1935, she organized the first Women's Golf Association in the Rio Grande Valley. Lillian Head was associated with the Life Begins at 40 Golf Tournament in Harlingen, and received the title of Rio Grande Ladies Golf Champ twice. She was also active in working with the Girl Scouts. Mrs. Head was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harlingen since 1942. Preceding her in death are her husband, J.L. Head,
three sisters, one half brother, and three half sisters. Survivors include: daughters Jean Head Tumlinson of Cameron, Dr. Nancy Bowen of Rockport, and Linda Head Gray of Springfield Missouri; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to charity of donor's choice.
Henrichsen, Darlie
Darlie D. Henrichsen, 92 of Cleveland, Tennessee and formerly of Cameron, died Thursday, June 3, 2004 at her residence. Graveside services will be 2:00pm Monday, June 7, 2004 at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Darlie Henrichsen was born to George Elroy and Myrtle Richardson Davis. She worked for fifteen years as a clerk in the county tax office in Edinburg, Texas. She was also a fifty-year member of Hidalgo County Home Demonstration Club
and Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Henrichsen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Edinburg. Preceding her in death are her husband, Walter A. "Babe" Henrichsen, and a son, Walter A. Henrichsen. Survivors include:
Daughter Marjorie Brown of Cleveland, Tennessee; sister Eloise Denbow of Bay City, Texas; 5 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
Hernandez, Abagail Nicole
Abagail Nicole Hernandez, infant daughter of Jim Hernandez and Belinda Rangel of Cameron, died at her residence Tuesday, March
30, 2004. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Friday, April 2, 2004 at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hernandez Cemetery.
Rosary will be recited 7:00pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Abagail was born October 13, 2003 in Temple. Survivors include: Her parents; brother Anthony Hernandez of Cameron; her sister Andrissa
Rodriquez of Cameron; grandparents Daniel and Sophie Vasquez of Cameron, Pete and Melinda Hernandez of Belton, and J.J. and Emilia Bosquez of Temple;
great grandparents Matt and Rebecca Rangel of Cameron, Juanita Hernandez of Temple, and Genobeva Vasquez of Thorndale; and great great grandmother
Cecilia Rangel of Cameron.
Hollas, Shirley
Shirley Hollas, 69, of Cameron died Thursday, September 16, 2004 at her home. Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Monica's Catholic Church with Rev. Tom Chamberlain and Rev. Tom Hanus officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Monica's Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron.
Mrs. Hollas was born August 22, 1935 in Cameron to Wesley and Julia (Young) Scarborough. She married Louis Hollas October 31, 1953. She had worked as secretary in the Milam County Veteran's Service Office. She was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church and a member of the Central Texas Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include:
Her husband Louis Hollas of Cameron
Sons David William Hollas of Concord, CA
Dennis Paul Hollas & wife Marjorie of Keller
Stephen Ray Hollas & wife Lori of College Station
Daughters Linda Blinka & husband Patrick of Cameron
Laura Dohnalik & husband Craig of Bryan
Brothers Billy Scarborough & wife Berniece of Cameron
Jimmy Scarborough of Conroe
Half-sisters Gwen Smith of Conroe
Beth Nix of Conroe
13 grandchildren
Hosch, George Edward
George Edward Hosch, 80 of Manor and formerly of Sharp, died Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at Christopher House Hospice in Austin. Funeral services will be
10:00am Friday, April 23, 2004 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Monica's Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday at Providence Funeral home in Taylor. Rosary will
be recited 7:00pm Thursday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Mr. Hosch was born May 12, 1923 in Fort Worth to A.E. and Mary (Hertenberger) Hosch. He graduated from Sharp High School
in 1941. He was a veteran of WWII and a Past Commander of the American Legion Edwin Hardy Post #9 in Cameron. Mr. Hosch was also a member of the VFW Post 2010 in Cameron. He married Lillian Valka in 1948,
and she preceded him in death in 1988. Mr. Hosch worked as a farmer and also worked 32 years at ALCOA Aluminum Plant as a potman. In June of 1992 he married
Dora Roithner and moved to the Manor area. He is also preceded in death by his brother Lawrence, son Joe, and stepdaughter Janice Hamann. Survivors include:
wife Dora Hosch of Manor; sons James R. Hosch of Eddy and John W. Hosch of Bruceville; stepsons Ronald Roithner of Manor and Terrell Hamann of Coupland; sisters Nadine Wolff of Temple
and Virginia Schattle of Temple; 6 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Memorials may be made to Hospice Austin's Christopher House.
House, Alta Maurene
Alta Maurene House, 103, of Cameron, died Monday, May 24, 2004 in a Cameron nursing center. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday at Salem-Wilson Cemetery near Cameron with Dr. Dan Darby and Rev. James Wheeless officiating.
Daughter of Pearl Nabours and John W. House, Miss House was born October 14, 1900 in Cameron. She was a graduate of Cameron High School and Southwestern University. She taught school in Fort Worth for 40 years, retired, and returned to Cameron in 1966.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and the Texas Retired Teachers Association. She was a former member of the Cameron Delphian Club and the Cameron History Club where she had served as president in both. Survivors include a number of cousins.
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Janes, Lora
Lora B. Janes, 87 of Cameron, died Monday, May 31, 2004 in a Rockdale nursing facility. Funeral services will be 2:30pm Sunday, June 6, 2004 at Hope Lutheran Church in Buckholts.
Burial will follow at Hope Lutheran Memorial Park. Lora Janes was born July 19, 1916 to Hugo and Ella (Zander) Fuessel in Lilac, Texas. In 1934, she married John D. Janes and he preceded her in death in 1981. She worked as a self-employed interior decorator
and refinisher. Mrs. Janes was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Buckholts. Survivors include: Sons John D. Janes and wife Cynthia of Spring Branch, TX, and James H. Janes and wife Patti of Carlsbad, New Mexico;
daughter Juliann M. Fox and husband Lawrence of Peoria, Illinois; brother Freeman Fuessel of Temple; 8 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Jeter, Bessie
Bessie Picou Jeter, 75 of Cameron, died Monday, August 09, 2004 in a Cameron nursing facility. Graveside funeral services held 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Chris Norton officiating. Family visitation will be held Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jeter, a retired news editor for the Cameron Herald, was born November 14, 1928 in Morgan City, Louisiana to Harry and Cynthia (Brunet) Picou. She married Donald Jeter in 1950. She had served on the Cameron City Council and on the Cameron Public Library Board. Mrs. Jeter was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church in Cameron. Her beloved son, Matthew Jeter preceded her in death. Three brothers, Harry, Leroy and Dean and two sisters, Brunette Croom and Cynthia Bea Picou also preceded her in death. Survivors include:
Her husband Donald Jeter of Cameron
Son Mark Jeter of Cameron
Daughters Donna Bea McCrae of Avondale, Arizona
Gail Trdy of Cameron
Jinny Murdock of Arlington
Brother Dan Picou of Valdese, North Carolina
Sister Ann Bailey of Llano
5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren
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Kahler, Erin Elizabeth
Erin Elizabeth Kahler, 18 of Cameron died Sunday, February 29, 2004 in a Cameron Hospital.
Graveside services will be held 10:00am Wednesday at Oak Hill Pavilion. Visitation will be held from 6:00-
8:00pm at the funeral home. Miss Kahler was born February 1, 1986 in Temple to James and Debora
Kay (Holden) Kahler. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include:
father James Kahler, Jr. of Cameron; mother Debora Kahler of Galveston; brothers James H. (Trey)
Kahler,III of Cameron and Zachary Christopher Clayton Kahler of Cameron; grandparents James Kahler, Sr. of Cameron,
Martha Kahler of Temple, and Frank and Tommie Schoellhorn of Houston; and great-grandparent Mary Lee Bass of Cameron.
Kohring, Alfred Rudolph
Alfred Rudolph Kohring, 93 of the Clarkson Community, died Friday, April 2, 2004 in a Cameron hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00am
Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Ben Arnold Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Sunday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at the funeral home. Mr. Kohring, a retired farmer, was born November 29, 1910 in the
Vogelsang Community of Milam County to William and Marie (Roeder) Kohring. He moved to Clarkson
in 1931 and in 1934 he married Ella Ottmer. She preceded him in death in 1999. Mr.. Kohring was a member of the United Church of Christ
in Ben Arnold where he served in many capacities. Survivors include: son Nelson Kohring and wife Beverly of Irving; sister Nora Starnes of Cameron;
grandchildren Paula Barbee and Stephen Kohring; and great grandchildren Joshua Barbee, Jessica Barbee, Jordan Kohring, and
Brandon Kohring.
Kopriva, Frank Anton
Frank Anton Kopriva, Jr., 87 of Cameron, died Sunday, June 20, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00am Wednesday at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in the St. Monica's Mausoleum. Rosary will be recited 7:00pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Kopriva, a farmer, was born April 14, 1917 in the Oscar community of Bell County to Frank Anton and Amalie (Hrachovy) Kopriva. He married Rosa Lee Vrazel November 10, 1947. Mr. Kopriva was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. He was an U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Cameron Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2010,
Disabled American Vets and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the American Legion Edwin Hardy Post #9 and the K.J.T. A brother, John Kopriva, precedes him in death. Survivors include:
wife Rosa Lee Kopriva of Cameron; sons Jimmie Kopriva of Cameron, Gene Kopriva of Academy, and Dennis Kopriva of Cameron; daughters Kathy Schnider of Cyclone and Jolene Boothe of Temple; brothers Joe Kopriva, Sr. of Cameron, Anton Kopriva, Sr. of Cameron, Jerry Kopriva, Sr. of Temple, Willie Kopriva of Hanover, Walter Kopriva of Temple; sister Vlasta Reed of Daphine, Alabama; 11 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
Kopriva, Joe John
Joe John Kopriva, 88 of Cameron died Friday, June 25, 2004 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00am Monday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Marak. Burial will follow in the Saints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00pm Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Kopriva was born January 2, 1916 in Bell County to Frank Anton and Amalie (Hrachovy) Kopriva. He married Georgia Malcik January 4, 1945. He retired from Wall Door Factory and was a farmer. Mr. Kopriva was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, a life member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 2010, a life member of D.A.V., and a member of the K.J.T. Two brothers, John and Frank and one grandchild precede him in death. Survivors include: his wife Georgia Kopriva of Cameron; son Joe John Kopriva, Jr. of Cameron; daughter Martha Hubnik of Cameron; brothers Anton Kopriva of Cameron, Jerry Kopriva of Temple, Willie Kopriva of Hanover, Walter Kopriva of Temple; sister Vlasta Reed of Daphne, Alabama; 5 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Vistacare Hospice or to Sts.Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Building Fund.
Kostroun, Emily Plsek Abel
Emily Plsek Abel Kostroun, 87 of Cypress and formerly of Milam County, died Saturday, April 24 at her residence. Funeral services will be 10:00am Tuesday at the funeral home.
Burial will follow At the Old Marak Cemetery in Marak. Family visitation will be held Monday from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Ms. Kostroun was born July 15, 1916 in the
Marak community of Milam County to Joseph Felix and Mary Ann (Kostroun)Plsek. She married Henry Carl Abel in 1936 and he preceded her in death. In 1997, she married Joe Kostroun.
She retired from JCPenny. She is preceded in death by son, Carl Henry Abel, 2 brothers, Joseph John Plsek and William Joe Plsek, and two sisters, Mary Reznicek and Agnes Strelsky.
Survivors include: daughters Geraldine Lynch and husband Wesley of Waller, and Johnnie Sue Strelsky and husband Joe of Cypress; grandsons Robert Burnett and wife Jennifer of Cypress, and Joey Strelsky and wife Debbie of San Leon; great grandson
Robert Edsel Burnett III of Cypress; and brother Johnny Antone Plsek of Temple.
Krenek, Leo
Leo Krenek, 83, of Cameron died Wednesday, January 14 in a Temple hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic
Church. Burial will follow at Saints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Rosary will be
7:oo p.m. Thursday, at chapel. Mr. Krenek, a retired machinist, was born July 11, 1920
in Fayetteville, TX to Adolph and Frances(Zaskoda) Krenek. Mr. Krenek married Antonia
(Toni) Rozner September 9, 1941. He was an Army Air Force veteran of WWII. He was a member
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2010 of Cameron and a member of Saints Cyril and
Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include: wife Toni Krenek of Cameron; daughter
Imogene Jones of Cameron; brothers Jimmy Krenek of Cameron and Jerry Krenek of New Ulm;
sister Margie Kudlacek of Sealy; grandchildren Kenneth and Mark; and great-grandchildren
Jessica and Joshua.
Kuzel, Norman Carl
Norman Carl Kuzel, 69 of Buckholts, died February 17, 2004 at his residence. Services will be held 11:00am, February 20, 2004
at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery near Buckholts. Visitation will be 6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday at the funeral home. Norman Kuzel was born June 10, 1934 in Milam County to William E. and Victoria (Kovar)
Kuzel. He served for four years in the United States Navy, and married Barbara Junek. Mr. Kuzel worked for 30 years as a potman for ALCOA,
and he also tended to his land and cattle. Preceding him in death are: his brother, William; a sister
, Toni Rindorf; and a daughter, Karen. Survivors include: wife Barbara Kuzel of Buckholts; son Jeff Kuzel of Buckholts;
daughters Carla Orsag and Avery Meinardus both of Buckholts; brother Delphine Kuzel of Cameron; sister Stephanie Ludwig of Brenham;
6 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and 3 step great grandchildren.
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Lacken, Larry William
Larry William Lacken, 59, of Cameron, died Friday, September 17 at his home. Services will be at a later date. His body will be cremated. Mr. Lacken, a chemical processing operator, was born April 26,1945 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Thomas Walter and Anna Louise (Decker) Lacken. He was an U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Lacken had also worked in the aerospace industry as a centerless grinder and he was a rancher. Survivors include his wife, Wendy Lacken of Cameron, daughter,Brenda Broussard & husband Rob of Texas City, grandchildren, Andrew and Katie.
Lemon, Don
Don Lemon, 70, of Cameron died Sunday, September 12, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Funeral Services 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. David Starky and Rev. Gary Maroney officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Lemon, a retired assistant foreman for the Department of Public Transportation, was born December 30, 1933 in Saxon, West Virginia to Iliff and Lettie (Henderson) Lemon. He married Doris Jean Partee. He was an army veteran of the Korean conflict, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 2010 and American Legion Edwin Hardy Post #9. Two brothers Arno and Jack Lemon and one sister, Ruth Gautos preceded him in death. Survivors include:
His wife Jean Lemon of Cameron
Daughters Linda Hicks & husband Pevine of Rockdale
Brenda Lemon of Cameron
2 granddaughters Shatona Hicks and Tashena Hicks
Lewis, Ruby
Ruby Lewis, 92, of Cameron died Thursday, September 09, 2004 in a Rockdale hospital. Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Bell officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lewis, a homemaker, was born April 16, 1912, in Burleson County to Robert and Sally (Stracener) Varner. She was a member of New Beginnings Church in Cameron. Her husband Smead Lewis, daughter, Daisy Fry and sons Joe and John Bennett preceded her in death. Survivors include:
Son Willie Purcell Bennett and wife Eula of Rockdale
Sisters Eugie (Jo) Donoho of Friendswood
Margie Klapka of Brenham
Special great grandson James Stanton III and wife Lisa of Cameron
12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews
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Marek, Ervin
Ervin Marek, 88 of the Meeks Community, died Saturday, August 21, 2004 in a Temple nursing home. Graveside services 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 23, at Ocker Cemetery with Rev. Ron Winsman, of Ocker Brethren Church officiating. Family visitation will be held Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron.
Mr. Marek was born in the Meeks Community to Joe W. and Louise (Batla) Marek on September 13, 1915. He attended Casey School and then graduated from C. H. Yoe High School. He married Erna Dusek in 1938, settling in the Meeks Community as a farmer and rancher where he lived until his death. He was a member of the Ocker Brethren Church. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Survivors include:
His wife Erna Marek of Meeks
Four sons Kenneth Marek of Meeks
Daniel Marek of Cameron
Leslie Marek of Meeks
Ronnie Marek of Fort Worth
One sister Louise Glaser of Buckholts
8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren
Memorials may be made to the Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery fund or the church building fund.
Mayer, Terry Edward
Terry Edward Mayer passed away July 11, 2004 in Cameron. Funeral services will be 10:00am Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Clarkson Cemetery. Terry was born January 22, 1952 to Otto and Norine Mayer in Waco. At an early age, the family moved to Clarkson where he attended school in Burlington and
Cameron. He graduated from Rosebud High School in 1970. He managed a Texaco station in Rosebud then moved to Waco where he worked for Central Texas Iron Works until he joined the Waco Fire Department in April, 1979.
He retired in July, 2003 after 24 years from the Department and was an Engineer at the time of his retirement. Terry was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by: one brother, Jerry and wife Linda of Cameron: two sisters Betty Kostroun and husband Lawrence of Cameron, and Nancy Davis and husband Melvin of Waco; several nieces and nephews; many friends; special friends
Dana Goodwin, Deana Culpepper and Rosie Johnson and two fuzzy friends Uno and Angel. Pallbearers will be Jerry Mayer, David Hertenberger, Steve Warshak, Jerry Pakonian, Jerad Pakonian, Davis Gaines, and Kevin Groppi. Honorary pallbearers will be Waco Fire Chief John Johnston, Deputy Fire Chief Harold Ferguson, Lt. Ronnie Condor, Robert Nixon and members of the Waco Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, Waco Fire Fighters Relief Association, P.O. Box 8051, Waco, TX 76711-8051 or the charity of donor's choice. God saw that Terry was getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered, "Come with me." A golden heart stopped beating, a tired body put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
McAnulty, James Aaron
James Aaron McAnulty, 20, of Cameron died Monday, September 6, 2004 at his home. Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Monica's Catholic Church with Msgr. I.M. Roppolo and Rev. Walter Matus officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Monica's Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
James, a student at Texas State Technical College, was born July 31, 1984 in Waco to John August and Antonia (Randazzo) McAnulty. He was a graduate of C. H. Yoe High School. His father preceded him in death in 1995. Survivors include:
Mother & step-father Tonia and Mike Fulton of Cameron
Brothers Michael McAnulty of Waxahachie
Jonathan McAnulty of Cameron
Step-brothers Donovan Fulton of Bullard
Dillon Fulton of Bullard
Grandparents N.T. & Annie Mae Randazzo of Marlin
McAtee, Theresa Frances
Theresa McAtee, 82, of Cameron died Monday, August 30, 2004 in a Cameron hospital. Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Monica's Catholic Church with Rev. Danny Garcia officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Monica's cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Mrs. McAtee, loving mother and grandmother, was born October 20, 1921 in Milam County to Joseph and Mary (Kunz) Michalka. She had worked as a L.V. N. for over 50 years at Central Texas Hospital. She was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church where she served on the St. Monica's Altar Society. She was a member of the Central Texas Hospital Auxiliary. Her husband Herman preceded her in death in 2000. A sister, Margaret also preceded her in death. Survivors include:
Sons Charles McAtee of Cameron
Bruce McAtee of Temple
Brothers George Michalka of Midlothian
Lawrence Michalka of Sour Lake
Albert Michalka of Cameron
Joseph Michalka of Lubbock
Sisters Ann Michalka of Cameron
Gertrude Sysak of Yucca Valley, CA
Veronica Touchtone of Taylor
5 Grandchildren
Mekush, Albina
Albina Mekush, 99, of Cameron and formerly of Buckholts, died Sunday, October 31, 2004 in a Cameron hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Johnny Kueker officiating. Burial will follow in the Hope Lutheran Memorial Park in Buckholts. Family visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mekush was born October 20, 1905 in LaGrange to Jan and Rozina (Nedbalek) Gerza. She married John Frank Mekush on January 13, 1925 in Corn Hill and he preceded her in death on June 18, 1973. Mrs. Mekush had worked for Buckholts I.S.D. for many years. She was a member of the Buckholts Brethren Church where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the Christian Sisters Society. A son, Eugene also preceded her in death on June 26, 2004. Survivors include:
Son Johnny Mekush of Cameron
Daughters Carolyn Aldridge of Orange Beach, Alabama
Corrine Widner of Cameron
Sisters Bessie Sakewitz of Taylor
Olga George of Taylor
10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
Mekush, Eugene William
Eugene William Mekush, Sr., 72 of Maysfield died Saturday , June 26, 2004 as a result of injuries sustained in a weather related accident. Funeral services will be 10:00am Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Little River Cemetery near Jones Prairie. Mr. Mekush, a farmer and mechanic, was born January 4, 1932 in Jarrell to John Frank and Albina (Gerza) Mekush. He married Martha Dodson on January 24, 1957. He was an U.S. Army veteran
and a charter member of the Evangelical Brethren Church in Buckholts where he served on the Board of Elders for many years. He is survived by: his wife Martha Mekush of Maysfield; sons Eugene William Mekush, Jr. of Satin, and Tommy Mekush of Maysfield; daughters Melissa Bradley of Cameron, and Theresa Hollas of Cameron; mother Albina Ann "MeMe" Mekush of Cameron; brother Johnny Mekush; sisters Carolyn Aldridge of Orange Beach, Alabama, and Corrine Widner of Cameron; and 9 grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Evangelical Brethren Church of Buckholts.
Mueck, Frank B.
Frank B. Mueck, 73 of Houston and formerly of Cameron died Sunday, December 12, 2004 at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at St. Monica's Catholic Church with Rev. Tom Hanus officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Monica Cemetery. Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Mr. Mueck, a retired department supervisor for St. Joe Container in Houston, was born March 24, 1931 in the Salem Community of Milam County to Louis and Louisa (Michalka) Mueck. He married Josephine Ann (Jo Ann) Biskup and she preceded him in death in 2001. A sister, Marie Gallant, also preceded him in death. Survivors include:
Brothers Lawrence Mueck of Cameron
Bernard Mueck of Cameron
Victor Mueck of Waco
Sisters Theresa Mueck of Cameron
Pauline Mueck Ford of Dripping Springs
Mueck, Herman George
Herman George Mueck, 89 of Cameron, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004 in a Cameron nursing center. Funeral services will be held 10:00am Saturday, June 26, 2004 at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in St. Monica's Mausoleum. Rosary will be recited 7:00pm Friday at the funeral home.
Herman Mueck was born January 18, 1915 to Steve and Francis (Morbitzer) Mueck in Milam County. He was married to Doris Marie (Taegel) Mueck, and worked as a farmer. Mr. Mueck was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree. He was also a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church.
Preceding him in death are his son, Monte Mueck, and brothers Joe and Albert Mueck. Survivors include: wife Doris Mueck of Cameron; son Herman G. Mueck, Jr. of Houston; brothers Steve Mueck of Grand Prairie, George Mueck of Sealy; sisters Martha Berkeen of San Antonio, Anna Williams of San Antonio, Matilda Senkel of San Antonio, and Bertha House of Waco; grandchildren Denise Currie of Humble, and Russell Mueck of Rayne, Louisiana; and 6 great grandchildren.
Mueck, Travis James
Travis James Mueck, 16, of Cameron died Thursday, January 27, 2004. Services will be 10:00a.m.
January 30, 2004 at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Monica's
Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 6:00p.m.Thursday at C.H. Yoe High School gymnasium. Travis was born July 30,
1987 in Temple to Larry James Mueck and Barbara Jean Roessler. He was a student at C.H. Yoe High School,
and involved in many organizations. Travis was a member of the Future Farmers of America, the
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and was also involved in High School athletics in which he played football.
Travis was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. Survivors include: parents Barbara and Andy Smith of Lott, Larry and
Renee Mueck of Cameron; grandparents Veronica Roessler of Rosebud, Betty Jo Smith of Mart, Gertrude Mueck of Cameron,
Anne Krenek of Cameron; brothers Jerry Kristopher and Jeremy David Mueck of Cameron.
Memorials may be made to the Travis J. Mueck Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Cameron First National Bank.
Muse, Evelyn Henrietta
Evelyn Henrietta Muse, 99, of Edinburg and formerly of Cameron died Sunday, October 3, 2004 at her home. Graveside services 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, October 6, at the Oak Hill Pavilion in Cameron. Family visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron.
Mrs. Muse was born May 14, 1905 in Fort Worth, Texas to Marion and Suzie Worcester. She and her family moved to Cameron at an early age, where she attended school, married and raised her family. Later she and her husband moved to Edinburg, where she made her home for many years. Her husband, Eugene Lane Muse preceded her in death in February 1972. Three brothers and four sisters also preceded her in death. Survivors include:
Two daughters Rebecca Cantrell of San Antonio
Sue Heaton and husband Bill of Edinburg
4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's own choice.
Murphree, Linda
Linda Patricia Davis Murphree, 62, of Cameron died Thursday, September 09, 2004 at her residence. Funeral services 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home with Brother Wayne Kirk officiating. Additional services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home in Athens, Alabama. Burial will follow in the New Salem Cemetery in Limestone County near Athens, Alabama. Family visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home.
Ms. Murphree, a retired beautician, was born January 18, 1942 in Athens, Alabama to Doc and Evelyn (McGuire) Davis. She was a Baptist and a past member of the Alabama rescue squad. Brothers, Carson Davis and Gene Davis preceded her in death. Survivors include:
Sons Mac Emerson, Jr. and wife Cindy of Minor Hill,Tennessee
Rickey Wayne Emerson & wife Beverly of Cameron
Mickey Emerson of Athens, Alabama
Tim Emerson & wife Jeanna of Athens, Alabama
Tony Emerson of Athens, Alabama
Brothers Tommy Davis of Salem, Alabama
Anthony Davis of Athens, Alabama
Sisters Polly Kyle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Pamela Davis of Athens, Alabama
Irene Davis of Salem, Alabama
13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren
Special loved companion Arthur Baskin of Cameron
Memorials may be made to the Vista Care Hospice.
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Pack, Mamie
Mamie Pack, 95, of Cameron, died Tuesday, January 27, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Services will
be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery Pavilion. Visitation will be
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Funeral Home. Ms. Pack was born March
21, 1908 in Bruceville, TX to John and Bertha (Moses) Johnson. She had served as a house
parent for the Waco State Home as well as the Methodist State Home. Ms. Pack was a member
of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was actively involved at Bea's Kitchen. She was a member
of the First Baptist Church in Cameron. Survivors include; son, Ira Pack of Cameron; sisters Cecil
Harding of Bruceville and Melba Parkins of Illinois; grandchildren Marian Warrick of Cameron, Jackie
Morgan of Rockdale, Richard Pack of Magnolia, Kelley Pack of Bryan, and Roger Pack
of Rockdale; 10 great-grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren.
Pavlicek, Otto James
Otto James Pavlicek, 89, of Ennis (formerly of Cameron and Moulton), died Februrary 1, 2004 at his residence.
Rosary and funeral mass will be 10:00a.m. Thursday, Februrary 5, 2004 at St, Mary's Catholic Church in Praha, TX.
Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Mr. Pavlicek was born June 12, 1914 in Moulton, TX to Frank and Julia
(Gieptner) Pavlicek. He was a lifelong farmer, as well as a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. His brothers Franklin and
George Pavlicek, and his sister Eugenia Darilek preceded him in death. Survivors include: sisters Julia Kainer of Victoria,
Marcelline Blaha Of Angleton, and Geogiann Barta of Flatonia. Memorials may be made to Family First Hospice in Ennis, TX.
Petty, Mildred Massangale
Mildred Massengale Petty, 94 of Cameron died Tuesday, February 10, 2004 in a Cameron nursing facility. Graveside services
will be held 11:00am Saturday, February 14, 2004 at Sharp Cemetery. Mildred Massengale Petty was born to H.W. and Ethel
Nabours Massengale October 30, 1910 in Maysfield, TX. She attended local public schools, graduating from Yoe High School in 1927.
She started her teaching career at eighteen in Maysfield. At that time, teachers received temporary certificates teaching in the winter
and going to school in the summer. She received both Bachelors and Masters of Education Degree from Southwest Texas University at San Marcos.
Her entire teaching career of 42 years was spent in Milam County, at Maysfield, Sharp, and Rockdale. On June 5, 1938 she was married to Lannis Petty
and spent the next 54 years at Sharp. There, she was active in community affairs and was an elder in the Sharp Presbyterian Church. She was mother
to Rebecca Sue Simmers who also preceded her in death, as did her husband Lannis Petty. She is survived by her granddaughter Rebecca Ruth
Simmers; a brother, Colonel Hebert Massengale; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Buck.
Provasek, Denson
Denson D. Provasek, 73, of Waco and formerly of Milam County, died Saturday, February 7, 2004 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00am Wednesday
at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. A family visitation will be held Monday from 6:00pm-8:00pm at
Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. Family visitation will also be held Tuesday from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Marek-Burns-Laywell
Funeral Home in Cameron. Mr. Provasek was born April 30, 1930 in Buckholts to J.A. and Sophie (Ludwig)
Provasek. He was a graduate of C.H. Yoe High School and was an Army veteran. He retired from General Tire in Waco.
His wife, Clara, preceded him in death in 1996. A sister, Laverne Goode, also preceded him in death. Survivors include:
daughter Connie Sharpnick of Tucson, AZ; brother E.J. Provasek of Cameron; 3 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Pugh, Florence T.
Florence Pugh, 93, of Cameron died Friday, September 24, 2004 in a Cameron nursing center. Graveside funeral services 11:00 a.m. Monday at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. James E. Lafferty officiating.
Mrs. Pugh, a retired cashier and clerk, was born May 20, 1911 in Cameron to Newton and Ida (Blankenship) Edmonds. She married Erwin Pugh and he preceded her in death in 1982. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cameron. Four brothers, Ben, Jarrell, James and Albert and one sister Jewell Edmonds also preceded her in death. Survivors include:
Brother Don Edmonds & wife Mary Jean of Cameron
Sister Jean Krall & husband Jake of Cameron
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Reese, Mattie Belle
Mattie Belle Reese, 87 of Milano died Thursday, July 8, 2004 in a Rockdale nursing home. Funeral services will be 3:30pm Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the liberty Cemetery near Hanover. Family visitation will be Saturday from 5:00pm-9:00pm at the funeral home.
Mrs. Reese, a retired retail clerk, was born November 11, 1916 in the Liberty Community of Milam County to Rudolph and Maggie (Edwards) Miller. She married Harvin Reese in 1936 and he preceded her in death in 1962. She was a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Liberty Cemetery Association. Three brothers and one sister also precede her in death. Survivors include:
son Billy Reese and wife Dana of Milano; daughters Betty Hardcastle of Angleton, Peggy Dees and husband William of Conroe, Donnie Dugger and husband Jerry of Milano, Jane Yoakum and husband Travis of Milano, Pattie Cooper of Clute, Barbara Stewart and husband Gary of Milano; sister Thelma Jistel of DeSoto; 15 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren; and devoted friend Robert Schlemmer.
Memorials may be made to the Liberty Cemetery Association.
Reinders, Brian Keith
Brian Keith Reinders, 17, of Ben Arnold died Tuesday, January 27, 2004. Services will be 2:00p.m.
January 30, 2004 at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery in
Ben Arnold. Rosary will be recited 6:00p.m. Thursday at the C.H. Yoe High School gymnasium. Brian was born November 1,
1986 in Temple to Donnie Joe and Janice Ann (Hoff) Reinders. He was a student at C.H. Yoe High School, and was
involved in many organizations. Brian was secretary of the Future Farmers of America, a member of the Fellowship
of Christian Athletes, a member of the Christian Club, as well as a member of the National Honor Society. He
was also involved in High School athletics such as tennis and football. Brian was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Burlington.
Survivors include: parents Donnie and Janice Reinders of Ben Arnold; grandparents Anton Paul and Mary Lee Reinders,
Willie Ray and Joyce Hoff; brother Randy Paul Reinders of Ben Arnold. Memorials may be made to the Brian Reinders
Memorial Fund in care of Citizen's National Bank.
Reyes, Adrian
Adrian Reyes, 42 of Thorndale, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004 in Thrall. Services will be 2:00pm Sunday, May 2, 2004 at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Monica's Catholic
Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00pm Saturday at the funeral home. Adrian Reyes was born July 8, 1961 in Mexico to Hilario and Maria (Santos)
Reyes. He worked as a farmer, and was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. A brother, Jose Luis Reyes, precedes him in death. Survivors include:
wife Maximina Reyes of Thorndale; daughters Lilia Avila, Maria Reyes, Adriana Reyes, and Renee Reyes, all of Thorndale; parents Hilario and Maria Reyes of Cameron; brothers Victor Reyes of Thorndale and
Fernando Reyes of Cameron; sisters Dominga Alonzo of Rogers, Guadelupe Rios, Rosa Cordona, and Juanita Castillo all of Cameron; grandmother Julia Martinez of Mexico;
and 1 grandchild.
Rios, Salvador Junior Pena
Salvador Junior Pena Rios, infant son of Salvador and Delores Pena, died Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at his home in Pettibone. Funeral services a.m. Friday at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Cameron with Rev. Tom Hanus officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Monica's Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Salvador was born October 20, 2003. Survivors include:
His parents Salvador and Delores Pena of Pettibone
Sisters Maria Pena, Brenda Pena, Alisha Pena all of Pettibone
Brother Jose Pena of Pettibone
Grandparents Amelia Tovar, Placido Rios, Luz Tapia & Angel Pena all of Mexico
Roberson, Nora Faye
Nora Faye Roberson, 72, of Cameron died January 29, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Services will be 10:00a.m. Saturday,
January 31, 2004 at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be
6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Friday in the chapel. Mrs. Roberson was born November 10, 1931 in Cameron to G.C. and Cora A. (Pemberton)
Partee. She was married to Ernest Jackson Roberson of Cameron. Mrs. Roberson was an operator
at Johnnie's Drive-in and she also worked in the insurance department of Scott & White Hospital for
some time. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal church in Cameron. She was preceded in death by her brother George "Apple"
Partee. Survivors include: husband Ernest Roberson of Cameron;
sons Partee Roberson of Cameron, George Roberson and wife Guyla of Gray, Georgia; sisters Marie Threadgill of Cameron, and Doris
Jean Lemon of Cameron; and grandchild Steven Roberson.
Roberts, Barbara Lamar
Barbara Lamar Roberts, 67, of Cameron, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 at her home.
Services 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24 at funeral home. Visitation will be 6:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill
Cemetery. Barbara was born December 10, 1936 to Noel and Curenna "Sammie" (Nelson)
Bassett in Pulaski, Virginia. She graduated from Anderson College in Indiana and
on February 22, 1957 she married Alvin L. Roberts. Mrs. Roberts, a homemaker was
also an artist. She was a member of the Arts and Service League, and the Ladies
Golf Association. Barbara was a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Cameron where she was actively involved in the church choir. Preceding her in
death is her brother, Robert L. Bassett. Survivors include her husband Alvin
Roberts of Cameron, her son Alvin Lynn Roberts, Jr. and wife Holly of Cameron,
daughters, Deborah Kay Burnett of Temple, Linda Renee Seaton of Cameron, brother
James N. Bassett and wife Maria of Universal City, TX, sisters Linda B. Hall and
husband Ron, Rosalie Taylor and husband Scott and Rosanne Wilson and husband Doug
all of Pulaski, VA and 4 grandchildren, Jeffery Lynn Roberts, Lyndsey Michelle
Burnett, Cassandera June Roberts and Mandi Marie Seaton. Memorials may be made to
the First United Methodist Church Choir Fund and/or the American Cancer Society.
Robison, Ray
Ray Robison, 88, of Rockdale and formerly of Cameron, died May 15, 2004 in a Rockdale hospital. Graveside services will be 10:30am Monday,
May 17, 2004 at Oak Hill Cemetery. Ray Robison was born February 18, 1916 to Calvin Parnell and Mittie (Lowry) Robison in Cameron. He served in the United States Army Air Corps,
and worked as a unit supervisor for Alcoa for 24 years. On January 23, 1943, he married Elizabeth Wilkerson. Mr. Robison is preceded in death by a great grandson, Zachary Fischer.
Survivors include: wife, Elizabeth Robison of Rockdale; son Charles Robison and wife Peggy of Thorndale; daughter Carolyn Temple and husband Mike of Rockdale; brother Rex Robison of Franklin;
sister Tessie Jasper of Bryan; 4 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
Rozner, Joe
Joe Rozner, Sr., 89 of Cameron, died Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at a Temple hospital. Services will be 10:00am Friday, February
27, 2004 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Marak Cemetery. A rosary will be recited
7:30pm Thursday at the funeral home. Joe Rozner was born January 13, 1915 in Milam County to Anton and Mary Rozner. On June 19, 1941 he
married Matilda Josephine Zavrel. Mr. Rozner was a lifelong farmer and rancher. He was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church,
and was also a member of the RVOS Lodge 13. Preceding him in death are his wife, Matilda Josephine Rozner and his sister, Sophie Faichtinger.
Survivors include: daughter JoAnn Glaser of Temple; sons Leo Rozner, Louis Rozner, and Joe J. Rozner all of Cameron; brother Eddie Rozner of Cameron;
sister Toni Krenek of Cameron; 11 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
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Salazar, Frank Santos
Frank Santos Salazar, 68 of Cameron died Friday, February 27, 2004 at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00pm
Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Hernandez Cemetery. A prayer service will be held 7:00pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Salazar, a retired laborer for Cameron Compress, was born October 10, 1935 in Cameron to Miguel and Maria Santos Salazar. He was an U.S.
Army veteran. Survivors include: his wife Dominga Salazar of Cameron; daughter Mary Ann Olivarri and husband Willie of
Cameron; step-daughter Mary Ruth Zamarripas of Hearne; brothers John Salazar, Charles Salazar, and Moses Salazar all of Cameron;
sisters Mary Ruth Martinez of Temple, Josephine Sanchez of Cameron, Carolyn Cortez of Rockdale, and Paula Martinez of Temple; 5 grandchildren,
and 2 step-grandchildren.
Salicos, Claude Odom
Claude Odom Salicos, 57, of Alamosa, Colorado died Thursday, March 25 in a Temple
hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist
Church in Cameron. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation Friday from
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Salicos a truck broker, was
born February 2, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama to Marshall Thomas and Ilene Shell
McAvoy and later was adopted by Gus Salicos. Survivors include; his son, Dan
McAvoy Salicos of Pueblo, Colorado, daughters Paula Salicos of Hollywood, California,
Kelly Gallegos of Pueblo, Colorado; brothers Mac Salicos of Cameron, TX and George
Salicos of Lafayette, Louisiana and 9 grandchildren.
Shine, Josephine
Josephine Shine, 94 of Temple and formerly of Waco died Sunday, February 15, 2004 in a Temple nursing home. Memorial services will be planned at a mater date.
The body will be cremated. Mrs. Shine was born June 30, 1909 to John Joe and Albina (Marek) Lesikar in
DaCosta, Texas. She had worked as a Teletype operator for Western Union and then as a bookkeeper for the Temple
Water Department. Her husband Ed Shine and son Gary preceded her in death.
Silva, Jose Alfredo and Jesus Alfredo
Jose Alfredo Silva, Jr. and Jesus Alfredo Silva, infant twin sons of Jose Alfredo Silva and Jessica Elaine Garcia of Cameron
died Thursday in Temple. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hernandez Cemetery. Survivors include:
Parents Jose Alfredo Silva and Jessica Elaine Garcia of Cameron; brothers Raul Garcia, Jr. of Cameron, and Roger Manuel Garcia of Cameron; sister
Giselle Mercedes Silva of Cameron; grandparents Bonifacia (Bugs) and Audelia Torres of Cameron and Aniceto and Maria De Jesus Silva ; great grandparents Juan
and Juana Lopez, Eulalio Perez, and Estevena Llanas; and uncle John Torres.
Smith, Ada Margaret
Ada Margaret Smith, 90 of Cameron, died Monday, July 26, 2004 in a Cameron nursing center. Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home with Rev. James E. Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Miss Smith, a retired teacher was born, July 14, 1914 in Beaumont to William Curtis and Ada (Kemp) Smith. She graduated from C. H. Yoe High School, received her bachelor's degree from Baylor University and her master's degree from the University of Texas. She taught Texas, American and World History in Kosse school district one year before starting her teaching career in Cameron, where she taught for more than 40 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cameron where she had served as Sunday school teacher and served in the W.M.U. She was a member of the History Club, the Association of Retired Teachers and the Baylor Alumni Association. Survivors include cousins and many friends.
Smith, Dorcas Grady Batte
Dorcas Grady Batte Smith, 90, of Cameron, died Monday, February 9, 2004 in a Rockdale nursing home. Funeral services will be 2:00pm
Wednesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday
from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the funeral home. Mrs. Smith was born March 26, 1913 in Cameron to J.S. (Dick) and Dorcas (Spiller)Batte. She
was a graduate of C.H. Yoe High School and had worked as a bookkeeper at several of the local businesses. She married Charles C. Smith Jr.
November 14, 1940 and he preceded her in death in 2001. She was the oldest surviving member of the First United Methodist Church where
she served as member and Sunday School teacher. She was instrumental in starting the Cameron Public Library and in raising funds for the renovation
of the Milam County Jail to start the Milam County Museum. Mrs. Smith had been Cameron Citizen of the Year, a member of Beta Sigma Phi, and a
Girl Scout leader. Her sister Abbie Ship and brothers, Dick Batte and John Summer Batte also preceded her in death. Survivors include:
daughters Sandra Grindle an Dorcas Owens both of Rockdale; grandchildren Amy Schmidt Brenner of Boston, Mass., John Charles Jolly of Round Rock,
and William Joseph Schmidt of San Antonio; great-grandchildren Stephen Michael Schmidt of Rockdale,John Charles Jolly, Jr. of Weimer, and
Maxwell Spiller Brenner of Boston, Mass. Memorials may be made to the Milam County Historical Society or the Milam County Museum.
Smith, Edwardene L.
Edwardene Lovick Smith, 93 of Houston and formerly of Cameron, died July 16, 2004 in a Houston hospital. Graveside services 2:00pm Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Edwardene Smith was born June 18, 1911 to Edward and Lela (Dukes) Lovick in Fairview, Oklahoma. She was married to Monroe Smith, and worked as a secretary and clerk for Herman Estates in Houston for many years. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Houston. Preceding her in death are her husband, a brother, and three sisters. Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Spier, Bobbie
Bobbie Spier, 78 of Cameron and formerly of Big Spring, died Thursday, August 19, 2004 in a Cameron hospital. Funeral services willbe 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 23 at Mount Olive Memorial Park in Big Spring.
Mrs. Spier, a homemaker, was born June 12, 1926 in Cross Plains to George Thurman and Ora Lee (Cass) Baum. She married Billy Russell Spier on November 15,1943 and he preceded her in death in 1972. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Cameron and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. Post 2010. Survivors include:Sons, Dick Spier of Cameron Bill Spier of Lizella, GA Daughters Peggy Bethell of Cameron
Patti Purser of Greenwoood/Midland Brother John Thurman Baum of Midland, 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Buckholts Brethren Church.
Stapleton, Jessie Mae
Jessie Mae Stapleton, 90, of San Juan and formerly of Cameron, died May 11, 2004 at a nursing facility in McAllen. Services will be 2:00pm Saturday, May 15, 2004 at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Little River Cemetery. Ms. Stapleton was born May 2, 1914 to William Jesse and Dora Lee Bell in Cameron. She was a graduate of C.H. Yoe High School. She owned Town and Country Beauty Salon in
Corpus Christi, and was also a property manager for Vic Neuman Properties in Waco for more than 30 years. Ms. Stapleton retired in 1990. Her husband, Howard N. Stapleton, Sr. and her brother John Vernon Bell preceded her in death. Survivors include:
sons Howard Stapleton, Jr. and wife Maxie of San Juan, and J.W. Stapleton and wife Linda of Horn Lake, MS; brother Eldridge Russell Bell and wife Louise of Elmont, N.Y.; sisters Rebecca Fikes of Houston, Lillian Provost of Floral Park, N.Y.,
and Cecilia Figueria of Floral Park, N.Y.; 9 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
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Tepera, George Anton
George Anton Tepera, 74 of Angleton and formerly of the Marak Community, died Friday, April 23, 2004 in Angleton. Services
will be 11:00am Friday , April 30, 2004 at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial will follow
at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Tepera was born October 8, 1929 in Milam County to Anthony and Frances (Sevcick)Tepera. He
served in the United States Army Air Force, and was a route salesman for Morton. Mr. Tepera was a member of the Knights of Columbus and KJZT. He was also a member of the Holy Cross
Catholic Church in Bay City. Survivors include: wife Mary Frances Tepera of Angleton; sons George Wayne Tepera of Sweeney, Dennis Ray Tepera of Lake Jackson, and Michael L. Tepera of Angleton;
brothers Raymond Tepera of LaMarque, and Johnny Tepera of San Antonio; 4 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.
Thweatt, Eleanor
Eleanor Thweatt, 84, of Cameron died Saturday, October 30, 2004 in a Rockdale nursing home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Jim Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ms. Thweatt, a floral designer for over 50 years with Glass the Florist was born January 16, 1920 in Milam County to Goodhue and Oma Mae (Pugh) Rogers. Survivors include:
Daughter Kay Seeley of Cameron
Brother Norris Rogers and wife Lelia of Cameron
Sister Dorothy Lee Fleming of Alice
Niece LaNell Rogers Daniel of Amarillo
Nephew Larry Fleming of Alice
Titsworth, Wanda Sue
Wanda Sue Titsworth, 51 of Cameron died Friday, April 23, 2004 at her home following a lengthy illness. Funeral services
will be 2:00pm Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Family visitation
will be held Sunday from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the funeral home. Mrs. Titsworth was born November 6, 1952 in McAllen to Billy
Gene and Maxine (McNeil)Tanner. She worked in various office capacities including receptionist, secretary, and bookkeeper.
She and her husband Tim founded Harvest Time Ministries. Survivors include: Her husband Timothy (Tim) Titsworth of Cameron;
son Timothy James (TJ)Titsworth of Cameron; daughter Amy Christine Titsworth of Cameron; mother Maxine Tanner of Weatherford; and sisters
Wilma Jean Schiller of Temple and Cathy Meeves of Weatherford.
Tomek, Frank John
Frank John Tomek, 83 of Burlington died Friday, July 9, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Monday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Marak. Burial will follow in Saints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00pm
Sunday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Marak. Mr. Tomek, retired farmer and custodian, was born November 17, 1920 in Groveton to Karel and Frances Tomek. He was an U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the 132nd infantry during the Pacific Campaign. Mr. Tomek was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Burlington, and a life long member of K.J.T.
Three brothers, Ludwig, Alfonse and Peter and one sister, Sister M. Juliana preceded him in death. Survivors include: brothers Joe Tomek of Burlington, Stanley Tomek of Temple, and Charlie Tomek of Wheatland, Wyoming; sister Frances Roper of Clifton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church in Burlington.
Turner, Eugenia
Eugenia Turner, 75 of Cameron and formerly of Ponca City, Oklahoma, died Monday, August 16, 2004 at her home. Graveside funeral services 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery with Brother Wayne Kirk officiating. Family visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Mrs. Turner, retired Milam County extension service secretary, was born in the Salem community of Milam County, July 20, 1929 to Emil Joe and Annie Magdalene (Richter) Walzel. She was a 1947 graduate of C. H. Yoe High School. She married L. W. Turner, Jr. June 10, 1950. She was a member of Marlow Baptist Church and had served as a volunteer with the American Heart Association, the Cancer Society, Salvation Army and the March of Dimes organizations. Survivors include:
Her husband L. W. Turner, Jr. of Cameron
Son Bob Turner and wife Carolyn of Cameron
Daughter Sara Jo Simpson and husband Scott of Magnolia
Brother Joe Walzel of Cameron
4 Grandchildren
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Vaughan, Robert Lee
Robert Lee Vaughan, 79, of Seattle, Washington died March 2, 2004 in a Seattle nursing facility. Graveside services will be held 3:30pm Friday, April 2, 2004
at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Vaughan was born January 1, 1925 in Cameron to Thomas I. and Agnes (White) Vaughan. He served in the United States Navy, and worked as an electrician.
Survivors include: wife Marjorie Vaughan of Seattle, WA; and son Ed Vaughan of Hawaii.
Vybiral, Joe Lee
Joe Lee Vybiral, 69, of Buchanan Dam (and formerly of Cameron)died Saturday, February 7, 2004
at his residence. Graveside services will be held 2:00pm Tuesday at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will
be 6:00pm-8:00pm Monday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral home. Mr. Vybiral was born November 19, 1934 in Cameron, TX
to Anton and Rosa (Olis) Vybiral. He was a retired chief warrant officer for the U.S. Army, in which he served 35 years.
Survivors include: sons Darrell Vybiral of Mira Loma, CA and Derrick Vybiral of Galveston; daughters Lynne McCullin of Cameron
and Lynda Vybiral of Temple; brother Anton E. Vybiral Jr. of Temple; sisters Elsie Jez and Edna Etheredge both of Temple, and Evelyn
Montgomery of Taylor's Valley; and six grandchildren.
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Weaver, Elmer William
Elmer William Weaver, 79 of Knox City, Texas died Tuesday in a Knox City hospital. Family visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Private family funeral services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Weaver was born November 24, 1924 in Dallas to Mary Alice Tanner and Elmer William Weaver. His fathers Elmer Weaver, Sr. and Arthur Puckett, and mother Mary Puckett, 3 brothers, Francis Puckett, Allen Weaver and James Weaver and nephew Thomas Puckett all precede him in death. Survivors include:
Sister Jo Ann Thompson and husband John of Cameron
Brothers Wayne Puckett and wife Janet of Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Donald "Gene" Puckett of Cameron
Nieces & nephews Lori Thompson Sowers of Highland Village
Wayne Puckett, Jr. and Michael Puckett of Tuscaloosa, AL
Debbie Thompson Dohnalik of Cameron
Great Nieces & Nephews Devin Sowers, Sydney Sowers and Tanner Thompson
Welch, Dorothy
Dorothy Welch, 92 of Cameron died February 10, 2004 in a Temple hospital. No services are scheduled.
The body will be cremated. Dorothy Welch was born November 17, 1911 in Colorado City, TX.
She worked as a secretary for a manufacturing plant, and also worked at The Donut Hole in Cameron.
Ms. Welch was a member of the First Spiritualist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Albert Welch.
Welch, Richard Franklin
Richard Franklin Welch, Sr. 90 of Cameron and formerly of Page, died Friday, December 10, 2004 in a Cameron hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Bell officiating. Graveside services and burial will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Karnes City Cemetery in Karnes City. Family visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Welch, a self-employed carpenter, was born March 18, 1914 in Victoria to John Coleman and Ollie Margaret (Lloyd) Welch. He had served as deacon in the Stafford Baptist Church. His wife, Willard Nancy Welch preceded him in death in 1996 and his daughter Nancy Shaver also preceded him in death in 2004. Survivors include:
Sons Richard Welch of Needville
Douglas Welch of South Carolina
George Welch of Cameron
Ralph Welch of Dayton
Daughters Barbara Perry of Cameron
Doris Page of The Colony
Minnie Bulot of Edna
Ollie Reznicek of Wallis
Brother Edward Welch of Tuscola
25 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren
White, Samuel S. White
Samuel Sherman White, Sr. 81, of Cameron died Monday, November 08, 2004 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Christ in Cameron with Gene VanNoord and O. E. Davidson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Mr. White, a retired clerk for Aluminum Company of America in Rockdale, was born April 6, 1923 in Stephenville to Sanford S. and Sarah (Jones) White. Mr. White married Gloria Gibson on April 16, 1950. He was a graduate of Texas A & M University, an U. S. Air Force Veteran and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include:
His wife Gloria White of Cameron
Son Samuel S. White, Jr. of Palacios
Daughters Judith Kratochvil of Sugarland
Catherine White of Sugarland
Sarah White of Sugarland
Susan Fuchs of Cameron
7 grandchildren
Whittington, Mose Cleyton
Mose Cleyton Whittington, 70, of Houston, died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at his residence. A graveside service will be held
1:00pm, Friday March 5, 2004 at Marlow Cemetery. Mose Whittington was born February 25, 1934 in Milam County to Riley H. and
Eva Bell (Burkeen) Whittington. He served in the United States Air Force, and worked as a construction carpenter. Preceding Mr. Whittington
in death are two brothers, Riley and Irvin Ray; a sister, Helen; and granddaughter Lisa Marie. Survivors include: sons
David Wayne Whittington of Houston and Gregory Mose Whittington of Temple; daughters Tina Marie Ramirez of Houston and Kristy Kay
Whittington of Pearland; sister Merlene Roberts and husband Ray of Waco; and two grandchildren.
Winkler, William Eugene
William Eugene Winkler, 78, of Cameron died Sunday, October 24, 2004 in a Temple V.A. facility. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Monica's Catholic Church with Rev. Tom Hanus officiating. Rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Mr. Winkler, a farmer and rancher, was born May 24, 1926 in Cameron to Frank Anton and Pauline Rosena (Richter) Winkler. He served as a Master sergeant in the U. S. Army during the Korean conflict in which he was a bronze star recipient. He married Reba Carter on July 25, 1953. He was a member of the St. Monica's Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 12601. He is survived by:
His wife Reba Winkler of Cameron
Son Johnny Winkler of Cameron
Daughters Dorothy Holman of Cleburne
Barbara Whatley of Livingston
Theresa Akey of Ft. Worth
Brother Paul Winkler of Cameron
Sister Christine Riola of Cameron
6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren
Wohleb, Mary
Mary Katherine Wohleb, 96 of Temple and formerly of Cameron died Saturday, October 23, 2004 in a Temple nursing facility. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Cameron with Rev. Tom Hanus officiating. Entombment will follow in the St. Monica's Mausoleum. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Monday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wohleb, a homemaker, was born March 19, 1908 in Nivnice, Moravia, Czechoslovakia to John and Katherine (Velik) Hromcik. Her father immigrated to the United States in March 1907 and her mother, along with Mary and an older brother and sister followed in June of 1909. They lived in St. Louis, Missouri for a time and then moved to Central Texas. She married Roy Edwin Wohleb on October 9, 1934 in Marak. He preceded her in death February 3, 1993. She was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church, the KJZT, RVOS, the St. Monica's Ladies Society and the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2010. Survivors include:
Son Roy Wohleb, Jr. of Temple
Daughters Theresa Lee of Temple
Evelyn K. Futschik of San Antonio
9 Grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
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