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Mr. Allison was born June 11, 1950 in Cameron to Calvin and Pearl Lee (Vybiral) Allison. Survivors include: Son, Calvin Allison, Jr. of Temple; Daughter, Ashley Allison of Buckholts; Father, Calvin Allison of Rogers; Sisters, Lanell Wallace of Burnett, Judy Ulicnik of Buckholts Colleen Riley of Cameron, and Cindy Baker of Cameron; 1 grandchild , also survives. Barker, Frances Nabours
Mrs. Barker was born July 31, 1923 in Gause to Robert Homer and Riebe Willie (Fisher) Nabours. She had worked as a medical office assistant to Dr. Sidney Richardson in Cameron for many years. She had served as manager for the Cameron Chamber of Commerce, advisor for Hill Country, she was a member of the History Club, Yoe Foundation, Crime Stoppers and the Silver Haired Legislature. She married Col. Edward Barker on October 19, 1992. Survivors include: Husband, Col. Edward Barker, Sr. of Cameron; Son, Kin Griffin of Cameron; Daughters, Lynda Griffin Lewis of Cameron and Becky Griffin Hillman of Cameron; Brothers, Robert H. Nabours of Galveston, Kenneth Nabours of Iowa, and Paul Nabours of Cameron; Sisters, Trent Hellman of Virginia and Hortense Tumlinson of Cameron; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, also survive.
Mr. Beale, a retired motorhome salesman, was born July 25, 1928 in Milam County to John W. and Carrie L. (Finch) Beale. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He married Agnes Estelle Burts. Survivors include: His wife, Agnes Beale of the Woodlands; Son, Mike Beale & wife Kaaren of Crosby; Brothers, Howard Beale of Houston, John Beale of Abilene and Leon Beale of Killgore; Sisters, Mavis Hairston of Cameron, Annie Laura Junek of Buckholts and Frances Atkinson of Titusville, Florida;
Mr. Beckhusen was born January 21, 1925 in Bryant Station, Texas to Garrett Beckhusen and Ludie Fischer Beckhusen. He graduated from Buckholts ISD in 1942. Mr. Beckhusen worked with his father in the farming business before branching out on his own. He bought Modern Gin in Buckholts in 1948. Mr. Beckhusen married Dorothy Lee Marchak on July 23, 1949, who preceeded him in death in 1982. On June 4, 1984, he married Venetia Hartley. Mr. Beckhusen served in various civic capacities including, the Buckholts Town Council, Director of Citizens National Bank from 1976 to 1997, Director of the Texas Independent Cotton Ginners Association, Director of the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Program, former President of the Cameron Chamber of Commerce, as well as, founding member of the Buckholts Betterment Association, where he served as Secretary for many years. Mr. Beckhusen, also served in the Bell-Milam Land and Water Rights Association, as Director of St. Eduwards Hospital, Chairman of the Milam County Crops Committee. He was a member of the Milam-Williamson County Pest Management Committee, the Blackland Income Growth Committe, the Blackland Cotton and Grain Association and the FSA County Committee. He was the recipient of the 1992 Horace Hayden Memorial Trophy for outstanding achievements in Cotton Ginning for the State of Texas. He was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church in Buckholts where he served in many capacities. He operated Modern Gin from 1948 until the present. Mr. Beckhusen was preceeded in death by his parents, a sister, Beatrice, and a grandson, David Chenoweth. Survivors include: His wife, Venetia Beckhusen; 3 daughters, Judy Prater and husband, Jim, of Taylor, Becky Novajosky and husband, Joe, of Sugerland, and Jo Ann Culpepper and husband, Hill, of Cameron; 3 sons, Jay Beckhusen and wife, Jana, of Buckholts, Jeff Beckhusen and friend, Heather Twidt, of Houston, Douglas Beckhusen and wife, Tina, of Buckholts, 2 step-sons, James Hatley and wife, Linda, of Alcoa, TN and Tom Hartley of Dallas; Brother, Garrett H. Beckhusen of Temple; 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends, also survive.
Mr. Beale, a retired motorhome salesman, was born July 25, 1928 in Milam County to John W. and Carrie L. (Finch) Beale. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He married Agnes Estelle Burts. Survivors include: His wife, Agnes Beale of the Woodlands; Son, Mike Beale & wife Kaaren of Crosby; Brothers, Howard Beale of Houston, John Beale of Abilene and Leon Beale of Killgore; Sisters, Mavis Hairston of Cameron, Annie Laura Junek of Buckholts and Frances Atkinson of Titusville, Florida
Mr. Blake was born September 16, 1915 in Trinity to Fred G. and Alma (Kurtzmann) Blake. He graduated from Hearne High School and was a member of the class of 1938 at Texas A & M University. He married Lucylle Merchant, January 6, 1940. He was a major in the U. S. Army during W.W.I.I. He had worked as a Brakeman-conductor with Southern Pacific Railroad before going to work in the family business, Coca Cola Bottling Co. He was past president of Coca Cola Bottling Co in Cameron, LaGrange, Ponca City, Oklahoma and Columbus, Nebraska. He was Vice-president of All-Tex Realty. He served as Milam County Judge for 6 years. He was past president of Cameron Volunteer Fire Department, past president and member Cameron Rotary Club. He served 2 years on Cameron City Council and 4 years as mayor of Cameron. He was past president of the Cameron Chamber of Commerce, past Master of San Andres Lodge A.F. & A.M., past District Deputy Grand Master 104th Masonic District, a member of Valley of Houston Scottish Rite, a member of Ben Hur Temple Shrine in Austin. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he had served as past chairman of the Board of Stewards. He was past President of Cameron Industrial Foundation, past chairman of Central Texas Council of Governments and Chairman of Cameron area Salvation Army. A son, Glenn F. Blake, and two brothers preceded him in death. Survivors include: His wife, Lucylle Blake of Cameron; Son, Kenneth Blake & wife Susan of Ponca City, Ok; Daughter, Mary Nieto & husband Santos (Sonny) of Casa Grande, Arizona; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, also survive.
Mrs. Brady, a life long resident of Buckholts, was born May 18, 1920 in Buckholts to Elimar "Aly" and Estelle (Hobson) Horstmann. She was a graduate of C. H. Yoe High School. She married Leon Brady on December 10, 1943 and he preceded her in death in 2004. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Buckholts, a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas-Ben Milam Chapter, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Colonial Dames of America, the First Families of Texas and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her sister, Martha Jane Busby and brother Elimar "Buddy" Horstmann also preceded her in death. Survivors include: Son, Joe Michael Brady of Belton; Daughter, Janie Brady Brown-Casassa & husband Paul of Naples, Florida; Brother-in-law John Busby of New Braunfels; Sister-in-law, Betty Chenoweth of San Antonio; 2 granddaughters, Andrea Meer & husband Derrick of Orlando and Chritina Brady of Montgomery; 7 great grandchildren, also survive. Cook,
Mr. Cook was born December 19, 1934 in Fort Worth to Roy Earl and Lillie Gloria (Wideman) Cook. He retired from Mobil Chemical in Beaumont. His son Travis Wayne Cook and brother, David Cook preceded him in death. Survivors include: Sons, Leroy Edward Cook of Granbury, James Cook of Granbury, Christopher Cook of Prague, Farris Wayne Cook of Nederland, Sidney Cook of Ruidoso, New Mexico, and Scott Cook of Iowa; Daughters, Judy Lutz of Arlington, Patricia Cook of Granbury and Shelia Ellingson of Osceola, Wisconsin; Brother, John Cook of Cleburne; Sisters, Christine Uselton of Burleson and Carolyn Goza of Cameron; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, also survive.  Back to Top
Dakel, Linda Allen
Mrs. Dakel, a Beautician, was born in Buckholts, Texas on July 30, 1926 to William Henry and Irene H. (Fuchs) Lange. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Dakel in 1961. Survivors include: Son, Robert L. Dakel of Richardson; Daughter, Denise Gaboian of Richardson; Brothers, Floris Lange of Trinity and Ardell Lange of Temple; 4 Grandchildren, also survive. East, Ralph
Mr. East, a retired millwright from Ford Motor Company, was born May 17, 1932 in Georgia to John Willis and Cecilia Odell (Turner) East. He was an army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He married Jennie Johnson October 27, 1955. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 2010 in Cameron and the D.A.V. in Waco. His son, Alvin Lee East and 3 siblings preceded him in death. Survivors include: His wife, Jennie East of Cameron; Sons, Allen East of Cameron and Ralph LaDon East of Cameron; Daughter, Mary Wilkinson of Trinity; Brother, Jerry East of Michigan; Sister, Mary Alice Holloway of Michigan; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, also survive. Fikes, Edna
Mrs. Fikes, a retired day care owner, was born April 1, 1929 in Big Sandy, Texas to Minor and Jessie Lee (Welch) Marshall. Her husband Edward "Sonny" Fikes preceded her in death. Survivors include: Son, Allan Fikes & wife Melinda of Wharton; Brother, Minor S. "Jr." Marshall of Albuquerque, N.M.; Sister, Collen Gerstenberger of Richmond; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, also survive.
Mr. Fisher was born December 31, 1948 in Cameron to Joe and Lois (Price) Fisher. He was a graduate of C. H. Yoe High School. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Edwin Hardy Post #9 American Legion in Cameron. Survivors include: Wife, Kay Fisher of Cameron; Step-son, Dale Walls of Taylor; Step-daughter, Valerie Johnson of Minerva; Brothers, Darrell Fisher of Hallsburg and Gordon Fisher of Salado; 7 grandchildren, also survive.
Mrs. Folschinsky, a homemaker, was born January 24, 1925 in the Sharp Community of Milam County to Luther and Minnie (Reichert) McDonald. She graduated from Sharp High School and married Fred (Pie) Folschinsky on November 15, 1946 and he preceded her in death in 1999. Survivors include: Daughters, Paula Shores of Bastrop and Jill Diseker of Spicewood; Sister, Rayellen Middleton of Rockdale; 3 grandchildren, also survive. Garcia, Elia
Mrs. Garcia, a homemaker, was born February 27, 1934 in Crystal City to Ignacio and Severita (Garcia) Garcia. Her brother Ignacio Garcia preceded her in death. Survivors include: Sons, Richard Garcia of Cameron and Rolando Garcia of Eagle Pass; Daughters Norma Martinez of Cameron, Adrianna Garcia of Washington, Yolanda Flowers of Cameron, and Edna Castellanos of Cameron; Brothers, Saul Garcia of Eagle Pass, Edmundo Garcia of Eagle Pass, Mauro Garcia of San Antonio, David Garcia of San Antonio, Jaime Garcia of San Antonio, and *Edmundo Garcia of San Antonio; Sisters, Alma Montemayor of Pearsall, Aida Sisneros of Eagle Pass and Angelina Garcia of San Antonio; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, also survive. Harrrison, Thomas Mack
Mr. Harrison was born November 23, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Francis Harrison. He graduated from Michigan Technological University in Houghton Michigan with degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering. He married Ann Elizabeth Cowles after he returned from World War II where he was an officer stationed in the South Pacific with the Army Air Corps. In 1956, he joined the General Electric Company and the family moved from Michigan to upstate New York where he had a 23-year career with General Electric. During that time he published many technical books on improved methods for designing mechanical handling systems and manufacturing facilities. He designed the Crawler-Transporter for NASA that transports the space shuttles to the launching pad, as well as the Vehicle Assembly Building, where the shuttles are assembled. After his wife, Ann, passed away on December 22, 1987, he met Betty Crawford while the two were delivering Meals on Wheels in New York. In 1989 they moved From New York to Oklahoma City where the two were married. Another move took them to Buckholts, Texas in 2000 where the two lived until his death. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Buckholts. Survivors include: His wife, Betty Harrison of Buckholts; Son, Thomas Mack Harrison & wife Carolyn of Idaho Falls, IN; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, also survive.
Mr. Henderson, a retired firefighter of the Temple Fire Department, was born March 9, 1943 in Temple to H. A. and Ila Dean (Warren) Henderson. He married Joyce Winkler. Mr. Henderson received the honor of Firefighter of the year in 1975 and was the recipient of the Ben Franklin Award for Firefighting in 1975. He was a member of the County Line Baptist Church where he served as deacon and chairmen of the deacons from 2000 thru 2006. A sister, Brooksie Trantham preceded him in death. Survivors include: His wife, Joyce Henderson of Rogers; Son, William Allen Henderson of Alvin; Daughters, Theresa (Tanky) Dodd of Rogers and Wendy Michelle King of Rogers; Brother, H. A. (Butch) Henderson of Rogers; 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, also survive.
Mrs. Hobson, the assistant Director of Nursing at Cameron Nursing Center, was born October 2, 1944 in Escambia County, Alabama to Everett Lamar and Helen Marie (Sheppard) Wilson. She married John Perry Hobson on February 25, 1992. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cameron and the Texas Association of Nurses.
Pantha Howard, a homemaker, was the daughter of the late Alfonzo and Carrie Edwards of Columbus, North Carolina. She was born May 10, 1912. She and her husband Joe Howard lived in Kingsville for 40 years before moving to Cameron in 1994. She was active in the United Methodist Church, having won the UMW award. She was also active in PTO, Campfire Girls and was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary. She was a veteran of World War II working in the Navy as a telegraph operator. Her husband of 50 years preceded her in death in 1997. 11 siblings also preceded her in death. Survivors include: Daughter, Joretta Zajicek & husband Mike of Cameron; Grandsons, Zach Zajicek & wife Rosa of Irving; Nick Zajicek of Cameron;
Mr. Hubnik was born May 4, 1940 in Cameron to John Jerry and Mary Antonia (Gelner) Hubnik. He was a 1959 graduate of C.H. Yoe High School. He served in the U. S. Army National Guard. Mr. Hubnik married Evelyn Vrazel in Marak on May 22, 1965. A farmer and rancher, Mr. Hubnik had worked for T.U. and for Milam County Pct. #1. He was a member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church where he served on the Pastoral Council, the cemetery board and was a member of the choir. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 10186 and a member of K.J.T. where he served as treasurer of local #39. He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Hubnik. Survivors include: Wife, Evelyn of Cameron; Sons, Brian Hubnik and Edward Hubnik, both of Cameron; Mother, Mary Hubnik of Cameron; Brothers, Louis Hubnik & wife Nancy of Temple and Stanley Hubnik & wife Martha of Cameron; Sister, Mary Ann Seaton & husband Billy of Cameron; Sister-in-law, Katherine Hubnik of Cameron; and 1 granddaughter, Natalie Marie Hubnik, also survive. Back to Top
Jedlicka, Emilie
Mrs. Jedlicka, a homemaker, was born December 20, 1912 in Cameron to Karel and Antonie (Pavelka) Gelner. She married John A. Jedlicka and together they farmed a 110 acre farm west of Cameron. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. Her grandson, Scott Jedlicka; brother John Gelner and sister Angelina Simecek also preceded her in death. Survivors include: Sons, Joseph Jedlicka of Roseburg, Oregon, Paul Jedlicka & wife Patricia of Bryan and John Jedlicka & wife Laura of Rockport; Daughter, Emily Skrhak & husband Sam of McGregor; Sister, Mary Hubnik of Cameron; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, also survive.
Mrs. Jungmann, a homemaker, was born April 10, 1936 in Rogers to Leslie and Lessie (Riddle) Hill. She was a graduate of Roger High School. She married Leland Jungmann. Mrs. Jungmann worked for over 20 years at Rogers ISD as a Kindergarten aid and was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. Survivors include: Her husband, Leland Jungmann of Rogers; Daughter, Cheryl Bell of Rosebud; Sons, Leland Jungmann, Jr. of Georgetown and Ronald Jungmann of Rogers; Sisters, Joyce Mertz of Rogers and Pat Sebek of Temple; 7 grandchildren, also survive. Kirk, Helen
Mrs. Kirk, a homemaker, was born July 23, 1930 in Milam County to William and Pauline (Young) Halpain. She married Gobel Denson Kirk and he preceded her in death in 1982. Survivors include: Son, Timothy Kirk of Oak Harbor, Washington; Daughter, Joan Duenas of Harker Heights; Brothers, Charles Halpain of Cameron, Jimmy Halpain of Cameron and Tommy Halpain of Cameron; Sisters, Joyce Rubac of Cameron and Mary Cantrell of Houston; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, also survive.
Ms. Korsmo was born July 19, 1960 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to William B. and Belva (Howard) Pennington. She was employed as a dragline operator for Luminant Mining's Three Oaks Lignite Mine in Lee County. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cameron. Survivors include: Her son, Rafn Hauk Korsmo of Cameron; Parents, William & Belva Pennington of Taneyville, MO; Brother, Wesley Pennington of Taneyville, MO; and Sister, LaDonna Stuart of Taneyville, MO.
Felix was born April 14, 1916 in Milam County to Joseph and Agnes (Lazek) Kovar. Felix spent many years living the life on the Rodeo circuit. He love roping and traveling the U.S. training hunting dogs and bird hunting. He served 5 years in the U. S. Army, stationed in Guam where he received a bronze star. Returning to Cameron, he went into the trucking business. He was member of the V.F.W. Post 2010 in Cameron. Survivors include: Brother, Joe Kovar and wife Milady of Cameron; and Niece, Jo Ann Kovar and husband Leon Zalesky of Cameron; Laferre, Laurence "Jack"
Mr. Laffere was born September 19, 1921 to George and Gertrude (Thaler) Laffere near Buckholts. He graduated from Sharp High School in 1939. He married Dorothy Reddehase on January 11, 1942. After having farmed for several years he was employed by Alcoa Aluminum in Rockdale, from which he retired in 1986. Afterward he worked for Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home for 19 years. He was a member of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church. He was a master mason of the San Andres Masonic Lodge #170. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Survivors include: His wife, Dorothy Laffere of Cameron; Daughter, Lanette Peters of McKinney; Son, Laurence Laffere, II & wife Alice of San Antonio; 2 granddaughters, Paige Peters Self of Lucas and Tanya Peters Showalter of Allen; 6 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren, also survive.
Cecil was born December 30, 1924 in the Splawn community of Milam County to Henry J. and Bertha (Angell) Laywell. He graduated from Cameron Yoe High School and was inducted into the Army following graduation. He served in Normandy and Germany. Upon returning, he attended the D.P.S. Academy and graduated with the 12th class in 1948. He was stationed as a patrolman in Ft. Worth and the Katy area. He also spent several years as an investigator for the Village Police Dept. in Spring Branch. Cecil retired as drillings superintendent from Layne Western Co. in Houston after 26 years. He also served one term as Milam County Pct. #2 commissioner. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and a Shriner. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cameron. He married Elaine Werner on October 17, 1953 and they made their home in Katy until 1980 when they moved to the Walkers Creek Community of Milam County. Two brothers, Raymond Laywell and Ralph Laywell preceded him in death. Survivors include: Wife, Elaine Laywell of Cameron; Son, Hank Laywell and wife Kim of Hillsboro; Brothers, Ed Laywell of Cameron and Cliff Laywell of Bryan; and Granddaughter, Landry, of Hillsboro.
Mr. Llanas, a rancher and farmer, was born June 25, 1939 in Mexico to Pascual and Estefana Santellana Llanas. He married Basilia Torres. He was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. Survivors include: Wife, Basilia Llanas of Cameron; Sons, Jose Llanas of Thorndale, Juan Llanas, Crisoforo Llanas, Pasual Llanas, Frank Llanas and Jose Llanas all of Cameron; Daughters, Maximina Reyes of Thorndale, Sofia Dominguez and Macaria Dominguez both of Temple, Modesta Llanas, Olivia Bolivar and Naomi Wilcox all of Cameron; Brothers, Eujenio Llanas of Mexico, Maximino Llanas of New Braunfels, Evodio Llanas of Thrall, Gregorio Llanas of Cameron, Juaquin Llanas of Dimebox and Pedro Llanas of Minerva; Sisters, Rosa Llanas, Jesus Banda, Leonarda Perez all of Mexico, Silvestra Llanas of Cameron, Cruz Llanas of Thrall and Elisea Reyes of Thorndale; 22 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, also survive.
Mr. Lopez, a retired restaurant cook, was born October 3, 1942 in Bexar County to Felipe Lopez and Antonia Ponce. He was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. Survivors include: Son, Andrew Lopez of Cameron; Daughter, Linda Lopez of Rogers; Brothers, Guadalupe Lopez of Buckholts and Ricardo Lopez of Buckholts; Sisters, Janie Montalbo of Cameron, Olga Cheney of Waxahachie, Yolanda Castillo of Waxahachie, Virginia Benavides of May Pearl, Mary Riley of Salado and Antonia Lopez of Temple; 7 grandchildren, also survive.
Mr. Lopez, a retired maintenance man for Buckholts I.S.D., was born October 25, 1944 in Llano to Felipe and Antonia (Ponce) Lopez. He married Antonia Montalbo. A son, Christopher, preceded him in death in 1998. Survivors include: His wife, Antonia Lopez of Buckholts; Sons, Lupe Lopez, Jr. of Buckholts, Stephen Lopez of Killeen, Gregory Lopez of Hewitt, Paul Lopez of Cameron, and Justin Lopez of Buckholts; Daughter, Laura Lopez of Buckholts; Brother, Ricardo Lopez of Buckholts; Sisters, Janie Montalbo of Cameron, Olga Cheney of Waxahachie, Yolanda Castillo of Waxahachie, Virginia Benavides of May Pearl, Mary Riley of Salado and Antonia Lopez of Temple; 9 grandchildren, also survive. Back to Top
Madewell, Colin "Chase"
Survivors include: Parents of Cameron; Sister, Dakota Madewell of Cameron; Grandparents, James & Debbie Madewell of Fort Worth, Linda & Chris Webb of Decatur and Bruce & Bettye Jo Watson of Thorndale; Great grandparents, Walter & Pansy Giles of Decatur, Dale & Corine Watson of Grand Prairie, and Betty Wilson of Temple; Aunt, Kati Watson of Thorndale; and Uncle, R. G. Leger of Cherokee Village, Arkansas.
Mrs. Malovets, a homemaker, was born February 13, 1921 in the Sharp community of Milam County to Alvin and Ida (Denker) Von Rosenberg. She married W. H. Malovets on December 24, 1941 and he preceded her in death in 2007. Survivors include: Sons, Bobby Malovets & wife Betty of Temple and Howard Malovets & wife Debbie of Buckholts; Daughters, Linda Zierke & husband Tim of Temple and Mary Mowdy & husband Millard of Buckholts; Sister, Joyce Woodard of Deer Park; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, also survive.
Mrs. Mamaliga, a homemaker, was born August 25, 1924 in Chicago. She married Emil Mamaliga and he preceded her in death in 1984. Her son Paul Mamaliga also preceded her in death in 1992. She was a member of the History Club in Cameron. She was a Pink Lady and involved with the Exercise Group of the Gold Medallion at St. Joseph's hospital and she had been a member of the Women's Social Club at Texas A. & M. Survivors include: Daughter, Beth Stillwell & husband John of Cameron; 4 grandchildren, Tyler Stillwell, Jessica Stillwell, Bryan Mamaliga and Andrew Mamaliga; and 1 great grandchild, also survive.
Mrs. McKinney, a secretary, was born in Sweetwater, Texas on August 25, 1920 to Mack and Ora (Wiley) Akers. She was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Cameron. She was preceded in death by her husband Lavert Mckinney in 1985. Survivors include: Sons, Jack McKinney and wife Susan of Cameron and Mack McKinney of Austin; Sister, Jenny Read of Grand Praire; 4 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild, also survive.
Mrs. Mikula, a retired secretary, was born August 10, 1924 in Caldwell to Joe and Frances (Bayer) Paukert. She married Joe Mikula. Three brothers, George, Ervin, and Bill Paukert preceded her in death. Survivors include: Her husband, Joe Mikula of Houston; Daughter, Jo Ann Nevitt of Houston; Sons, Steven Mikula, David Mikula, and Randy Mikula all of Houston; Sister, Marie Hajdik of Rosenberg; 11 grandchildren, also survive.
Mrs. Moody was born March 7, 1915 in the Jones Prairie community of Milam County to Tom and Corinne (Cox) Stidham. She married Dwight Moody April 23, 1937 and he preceded her in death on November 3, 2000. She was the music director for Edith Hubert's private kindergarten for many years and taught in Cameron schools for over 20 years . She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. A brother and a sister also preceded her in death. Survivors include: Sons, Dwight Moody of Angleton and Tom Moody of Cedar Park; Daughter, Nancy L. McDaniel of Cameron; 5 Grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, also survive.
Mrs. Moody was born August 24, 1964 in Cameron to Clarence Ray and Anna (Arisman) Cummings. She married Cliff Moody February 25, 1984. She was a member of Marlow Baptist Church and a life member of the V.F.W. Survivors include: Husband, Cliff Moody III of Morgan's Point; Son, Dustin Moody of Morgan's Point; Mother, Anna Cummings of Cameron; Brothers, Richard Cummings & wife Judy of Cameron and David Cummings & Wife Cari of Salado; Sisters, Virginia Beathard & husband Earl of Milano, Billie Kudlacek & husband Larry of Cedar Park; Mother-in-law, Shirley Moody of Cameron; Father-in-law, Nig Moody, Jr. of Cameron and Sister-in-law, Kristi Pyeatt of Rockdale. Noack, Margarette Oleta
Mrs. Noack, a homemaker, was born in the Walkers Creek Community of Milam County to David and Leona Angell. She married Albert Noack and he preceded her in death in 1980. Survivors include: Brother-in-law, Roy Noack & wife of Rockdale; Nieces, Kimberly Cross & husband Ray of Pasadena and Fay Gwartney of Mesquite; Nephews, Ferroll Angell & wife Betty of Cameron and Gene Angell & wife Mary of Cameron and their families. Olivarri, Frank B.
Mr. Olivarri was born October 10, 1931 in Cameron to Emilio and Aurora Olivarri. He married Lorraine Kaspar on May 21, 1977. He worked for U. S. Steel in the Solutions department for over 35 years and had served as deputy sheriff in Crown Point, Indiana for 18 years. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict, a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #9743, American Legion #133 and had served on the volunteer fire department in Indiana. A sister, Lupe Acosta preceded him in death. Survivors include: His wife, Lorraine Olivarri of Cameron; Son, Rudy Olivarri of Madison, Indiana, Daughters, Aurora Olivarri of Madison, Indiana and Margie Dejanovic of Crown Point, Indiana; Step-son, Edward D. Burgeson of Minnesota; Brothers, Emil Olivarri of Houston, Tony Olivarri of Ben Arnold, Willie Olivarri of Burlington and Tommy Olivarri of Houston; Sisters, Liz Delao of Cameron and Mary Ann Jones of Jasper; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, also survive.
Elisha was born October 31, 1980 in Temple to David Ortiz and Kimberly Ann Lopez. A brother Shawn Brice Cruz preceded him in death. Survivors include: Father, David Ortiz & wife Esther of Austin; Mother, Kimberly Ortiz Cruz & husband Justo of Austin; Brother, Joshua Cruz of Austin; Sisters, Avea Ortiz of Austin and Echo Malcik of Austin; Grandparents, Inocencio & Orfa Ortiz of Temple and Mateo & Cecile-Kay Lopez of Cameron; Great Grandparents: Prajedes Garcia of Mission, TX; Jesus Ortiz of Temple and Naomi Cecile Harris of Grand Rapids, MI Perkins, Gloria Olene
Mrs. Perkins, a registered nurse, was born in Gause, Texas on February 2, 1928 to Olin and Evelyn (Arnold) Hearne. She was a Cameron Yoe and Scott and White School of Nursing Graduate and member of the First Christian Church of Cameron. She married David Perkins on May 14, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1998. Survivors include: Daughters, Linda Greeson of Pearland and Paula Perkins of Denison; Son, John Roskosky of Angelton; Sister, Marie Collie of Fairfield; 6 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren, also survive.
Mr. Phipps was born December 12, 1946 in Cameron to Curtis D. and Leona Phipps. Known by family and friends as "Pee Wee" he was employed by IBM for 25 years. He was a member of the Soloman Masonic Lodge #484 of Taylor and the Ben Hur Shrine of Austin. Survivors include: His parents, Curtis and Leona Phipps of Austin; Son, Clay Phipps & wife Anna of Charleston, SC; Daughters, Nancy Scheler & husband Brian of Georgetown and Ashlie Phipps of Pflugerville; 5 grandchildren, also survive.
Mr. Prokisch was born in Sharp, Texas on June 20, 1921 to Max and Sophia (Denker) Prokisch. He married Lucille Dorner on May 12, 1945 in the Vogelsang Community Church near Ben Arnold. He attended Modern Barber College in Houston and was a barber in Cameron for over 45 years. After his retirement he began cutting hair at the V. A. hospital in Temple. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cameron where he served as elder for more than 40 years. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of W.W.II, the Edwin Hardy Post #9 American Legion and the V.F.W. Post 2010. Two brothers and 1 sister preceded him in death. Survivors include: Wife, Lucille Prokisch of Cameron; Sons, Ronnie Prokisch & wife Vickie of Houston and Dean Prokisch & wife Janie of West Columbia; and a Grandson, Eric Prokisch of Angleton. Robertson, Kimberly Dawn
Kimberly, an LVN, was born August 24, 1973 in Temple to Wilton Lee and Betty Lou (Hanke) Robertson. She served in the U. S. Air Force for 12 years. A brother Richard Aaron Robertson preceded her in death. Survivors include: Husband, Michael Jacson of San Antonio; Mother, Betty Robertson of Holland; Step-father, Jackie Truelove of Holland; Son, Braydon Noah Jackson of San Antonio; Brother, Lee Scott Robertson of Rockdale; Twin sister, Karen Kocienski & husband Jason, of Cedar Park; Step-brother, Tim Truelove & wife, Debbie of Holland; and Step-sister, Dawn Drietz & husband, Denny of Salado Back to Top
Sanchez, Gregorio
Mr. Sanchez, a retired foreman for General Portland Cement Co. in Houston, was born February 20, 1935 in Caldwell to Baldazar and Lorenza (Cruz) Sanchez. He married Maria Ruiz January 19, 1966 in Houston. Survivors include: His wife, Maria Sanchez of Rogers; Son, Gregorio Sanchez, Jr. of Rogers; Daughter, Lorenza Sanchez Wilson of Austin; Brothers, Joe Sanchez, Lupe Sanchez, Raymond Sanchez, and Cruz Sanchez, all of Houston; and Best friend, Petra.
Mr. Shaw, a retired mechanic, was born August 30, 1922 in Milam County to Ossie and Lula (McNiel) Shaw. He married Mary York and she preceded him in death in 2007. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. His son, Ricky Dale Shaw and 7 siblings also preceded him in death. Survivors include: Daughters, Donna Kenney of Cameron and Marilyn Seelke of Temple; Brother, Delmo Shaw of Hearne; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, also survive.
Mrs. Shesler, a homemaker was born March 1, 1911 in Glendale, Wisconsin to Henry and Victoria (Crowler) Champlan. She married Tom S hesler and he preceded her in death. Three sons, Lyle Shesler, Allen Long, Dale Shesler and one daughter Delores Shafer also preceded her in death. Three brothers and 1 sister also preceded her in death. Survivors include: 4 sons, Wayne Shesler and Curtis Shesler, both of Cameron, Alvin Long of Gause, and Victor Shesler of Grand Prairie; 1 daughter, Vita Johnson of Cross Plains; 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren, also survive.
Mrs. Stark was born June 12, 1924 in Grosebeck to Lewis and Grace (Dillon) Gunter. She married Floyd W. Stark on March 22, 1945 in Kosse after which they moved to Buckholts where they lived until 1981 when they moved to Temple. Mrs. Stark had been employed by the Buckholts State Bank for over 20 years, by Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Cameron and by Scott & White Hospital in the insurance department for over 12 years. She was Woman of the Year Tanglefoot Chapter of the American Business Women's Association in 1987, a member of the Children's Miracle Network Hope for the Children, a member of the The Humane Society, The National Rural Letter Carrier's Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Stark was a member of Oak Park United Methodist Church. Her husband preceded her in death in 1981. Three sisters, Anna Lee Rasco, Elizabeth Louise (Betty) Connell and Laura Grace (Toppy) Clark also preceded her in death. Survivors include: Her Sister, Ruth Rinehart of Franklin; Numerous nieces and nephews; and by her beloved poodle, Sugar.
Mr. Susik, a retired oil rig operator, was born June 14, 1915 in Milam County to John and Aloise (Petrie) Susik. He married Mary Elizabeth Gunn on December 17, 1943 and she preceded him in death in 1977. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Fort Stockton. His son, Frank Susik, Jr, daughters Mary Frances Matney and Sharon Susik, brothers Pete Susik and Johnny Susik and sister Matilda Horelica also preceded him in death. Survivors include: Sons, Jerome Joseph Susik of Longview and Robert Eugene Susik of Midland; Daughter, Helen Rose Roller of Fort Stockton; Brother, Martin Susik of Cameron; Sister, Mary Mitchell of Corpus Christi; 9 grandchildren and 11 great Grandchildren, also survive.
Mr. Swift, a retired electrician, was born September 29, 1930 in Milam County, to J. B. and Sena Ida (Boggan) Swift. He married Beverly Ann Coon on April 8, 1965. He was a member of I.B.E.W. #479 in Beaumont and a member of the Mason Lodge. His daughter Janice Swift Gattis and a brother, Wayne Ola Swift preceded him in death. Survivors include: His wife, Beverly Swift of Burlington; Sons, David Swift & wife Dalene of Center, Danny Swift of Center, and Pat Swift of Mobeetie; Daughters, Gloria Jo Salvagio & husband Joe of Jasper and Emily Moralis of San Augustine; Sisters, Marjorie Lee Maples of Amarillo, Gloria Jeanette Roberts of Pasadena, and Elizabeth Baker of Weston, Colorado; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, also survive. Tindall, Melvin
Mr. Tindall, a retired crane operator with Alcoa, was born October 7, 1924 in Milam County to Reggie Clayton and Clara (Ainsworth) Tindall. He was a U. S. Army veteran of W.W.II and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. His wife Mary preceded him in death in 1985. Survivors include: Daughter, Cathy Lange of Cameron; Step-sons, Lawrence Charanza of Cameron and Bobby Charanza of Cameron; Sisters, Kathleen Lewis of Cameron and Myrtice Robinson of Franklin; 4 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 19 step-great grandchildren and 1 step-great great grandchild, also survive.
He also worked for the Texas Department of Health as an artist/photo journalist. He is perhaps best known for his creation of Ol' Sarge, which became recognized as a symbol of Texas A & M. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cameron. A brother, Robert preceded him in death. Survivors include: Brothers, Jack Tumlinson & wife Tense of Cameron and Dick Tumlinson & wife Judy of Wichita, Ks; Sister-in-law, Jean Tumlinson of Cameron; and Numerous nieces and nephews, also survive. Vargas, Luis
Louis was born August 12, 1960 in Cameron to Camilo and Julia (Rangel) Vargas. He was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. A brother, Mario Vargas, preceded him in death. Survivors include: Son, Emilio Vargas of Austin; Daughter, Nicole Vargas of Austin; Mother, Julia Vargas of Cameron; Brothers, Manuel Vargas of Hereford, Jesse Vargas, Tony Vargas, Camilo Vargas, Jr., Marcus Vargas, Steve Vargas, Randy Vargas, and Arturo Vargas, all of Cameron; Sisters, Rosa Barbosa of Troy and Sylvia Salldana of North Dakota. Wall,
Mrs. Wall, a retired homemaker, was born November 21, 1908 in Llano County, Texas to Seth and Sarah (Marinda) Smith. She was married for over 65 years to Raymond Wall before his death in 2000. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Buckholts. Two sisters and one brother also preceded her in death. Survivors include: Daughters, Carolyn Tate of Cameron and Judy Jackson of Buckholts; Sister, Dena Myers of Llano; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren , also survive.
Born in Racine, Wisconsin on May 13, 1921, she graduated from the St. Luke's School of nursing, and upon graduation, enlisted in the U.S. Army medical Corps. She served in the Pacific theatre during the Second World War as an Army nurse until the end of the war. It was during this period, when she met and married the late Judge W. C. Wallace, a prominent lawyer in Milam Count for 55 years. During the 62 years that she lived in Cameron, she served as President of the Cameron PTA, Chairman of the Milam County Cancer Society, President on the Cameron History Club and Director of the Milam County Center. She was also a leader in the building of the present Cameron Public Library. She is survived by her sons, Craig and Eugene, a granddaughter, Molly Cheatum, a grandson, William Andrew Wallace and two sisters, Alyce Clemmons and Adela Czuper.
Vickie was born October 10, 1946 in Graham to Victor and Helen (Jones) Bates. She was married to Arnold Warren for forty two years. She had worked as a checker for Keith's Minimax. Survivors include: Her husband, Arnold Warren of Cameron; her son, Michael Clark Warren of Cameron; and her daughter, Hope Koch of Temple.
Mr. Warrick, a rancher, was born December 4, 1917 in the Prairie Dell Community of Bell County to John and Olive (Cox) Warrick. He married Christine Langenegger on July 2, 1938. Nine siblings preceded him in death. Survivors include: His wife, Christine Warrick of Cameron; Sons, Sonny Warrick of Cameron and Aubrey Warrick of Cameron; Sister, Elvie Edward of Lampasas; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, also survive.
Agnes was born in Cameron on November 28, 1917 to Joe and Sophie (Seibert) Hibner. She married E. L. Wied on October 28, 1942 and together owned and operated E. L. Wied Hardware for over 30 years. Mrs. Wied moved to Rockport, Texas in the 1980's and was an active member and volunteer of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and then to College Station in 1997. She resided at the Sheridan Nursing Home for the past 2 years. Survivors include daughters Jolene Regan and husband, Tim of Burlington, Ontario, Canada; Jane Rivers and husband Melvin of College Station; grandchildren Lea Wilson of St. Croix, V.I., Kitch Wilson of Calgary Alberta, Joseph Rivers of Austin and 4 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Celia Hartnett of College Station.
Mrs. Wilkinson, a homemaker, was born September 4, 1928 in Falls County to Otto W. and Martha (Heugatter) Wied. She married James A. (Buck) Wilkinson August 9, 1947 and he preceded her in death on April 28, 1997. A sister, Viola Wied, also preceded her in death. Survivors include: Sons, James A. (Buck) Wilkinson, III & wife Katie of Austin and Brian Wilkinson & wife Kim of Temple; Daughter, Becky Mueck & husband James of Cameron; Grandchildren, Meagan Wilkinson Mueck of Dallas and Keith Colby Wilkinson of College Station.
Mrs. Woodum, a lifelong resident of Cameron was born February 7, 1919 to Theodore and Drucilla (Griffin) Burnett. She married R. J. Woodum and he preceded her in death in 2006. She was a member of and a deacon in the First Presbyterian Church in Cameron. She was a member of the Central Texas Hospital Auxiliary, the Cameron History Club, and a Cameron Library volunteer. Survivors include: Daughter, Barbara Woodum Maisel & husband Chris of Austin; Sons, James (Jimmy) Woodum & wife Donna of Houston, Robert L. Woodum & wife Laura of Houston, and Dennis R. Woodum & wife Cindy of Temple; Sisters, Reba Stanford of Cameron, Juanita Day of Beaumont, and Bobbie Perkins of Cameron; Brothers, Truitt Burnett of Cameron and Albert Burnett of Columbus, GA; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, also survive. Back to Top
Yates, Johnny
Mr. Yates, an operational superintendent for TXU in Rockdale, was born November 25, 1947 in Milam County to Johnny J and Mildred (Pevehouse) Yates. He was a graduate of Texas A & M. He married Jeanette Stone June 22, 1991. He was a member of the Maysfield United Methodist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran. He taught Ag Science for 9 years in Rogers. Mr. Yates was a member of the North American Devon Association, of which he was named breeder of the year in 2007. He had served on the Rockdale Fair Board for 12 years on which he had served as past president. He was a member of the Murray Grey Cattle Association. He was a member of the Maysfield Presbyterian Historical Association. He was treasurer of the Pebble Grove Cemetery Association. Survivors include: His wife, Jeanette Yates of Maysfield; Son, Corey Yates of Houston; Daughter, Heather Dalton & husband Clay of Cypress; Parents, Johnny J and Mildred Yates of Cameron; Brother, Bobby R. Yates of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; Sisters, Ina Jekel of Georgetown, Mildred Fay Koenig of Bastrop, and Dorothy Bastian of Cameron; 3 grandchildren Hannah, Brock & Brett Dalton, also survive. Back to Top
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