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Ansley, Mildred Caperton
Mildred Caperton Ansley, 77, of Cameron, died Saturday, September 20 in a Cameron
nursing facility. Graveside services 10:00 Wednesday in the Oak Hill Cemetery
Pavilion. Mrs. Ansley, a homemaker, was born February 26, 1926 in Cameron to
Pyrtle and Annie Elizabeth Mann Caperton. She married Tilmon David Ansley on
November 22, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1998. She was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Cameron. Survivors include: 3 sons, David Wayne Ansley
of Denham Springs, Louisiana, John Layne Ansley of Springfield, Lousiana, and Paul
Michael Ansley of Friendswood, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren
Arnold, Loraine
Loraine Arnold, 86, of League City and formerly of Cameron died Wednesday, July
2, in a Nassau Bay hospital. Services 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Marek-Burns-Laywell
Chapel. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Arnold, a retired beautician, was born
July 12, 1916 in Benonine,Texas to Edgar and Pearl (Wilson) Clore. She was a
member of the First Christian Church in Cameron and the Christian Women's Fellowship.
Her husband, Cecil Arnold preceded her in death as did one sister and one brother.
Survivors include: son, Cecil Edward Arnold of Houston, brother Harold Clore of Houston, and
grandson, Christopher Arnold.
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Balboa, Theodore, Sr.
Theodore Balboa, Sr. 90 of Cameron died Tuesday December 9 at his home. Services
2:00 p.m. Sunday at Templo El Calvario. Burial in Hernandez Cemetery. Mr. Balboa
a retired janitor for Cameron I.S.D. was born November 9, 1913 in Mathis to Domingo
and Elvira Gonzales Balboa. He was a member of Templo El Calvario church. He
married Marth Rodriguez for over 67 years. He was preceded in death by son Raymond,
grandson, Julian, great grandson Alex, great granddaughter Klarisa, Sister Mary
Rogers and son-in-law Raymond Jaramillo Jr. Survivors: wife, Martha Balboa of
Cameron, sons Rev. Theodore Balboa, Jr, Damon Balboa, Domingo Balboa & Rick
Balboa all of Cameron;daughters, Janie Cazares and Lupe Jaramillo both of Cameron,
Carolyn Rodriguez of Buckholts, RoseMary Santellano of Pettibone; brother, John
Gonzales of Killeen, sister Dominag Mendoza of Buckholts, 37 grandchildren, 68
great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
Balusek, Clara Beatrice
Clara B. Balusek, 82 of Buckholts died Thursday, December 18 in a Temple hospital.
Services 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Chapel. Burial in Hope Lutheran Memorial Park.
Mrs. Balusek was born July 9, 1921 in Milam County to Herman and Annie Svetlik
Glaser. She had worked as a cook for Buckholts ISD and as a telephone operator
for many years. She was a member of the Buckholts Brethren Church where she was
also a member of the Christian Sisters. She was also a member SPJST. Three brothers
and three sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include: husband Johnnie
Balusek of Buckholts, and brother Milton Glaser of Cameron.
Bell, Sara "Sadie"
Sara (Sadie) Bell, 68 of Rosebud, died Monday, December 29 in a Cameron hospital.
Services 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Rosebud. Burial
Woodland Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the chapel.
Mrs. Bell was born February 4, 1935 to Tom and Alta (Archer) Miller in Menlow,
Texas. She married James Bell on November 10, 1952 in West, Texas. After moving
to Rosebud, they became owners and operators of Rosebud Lumber Company. She was
a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rosebud, where she had taught
Sunday school. She was instrumental in starting the Rosebud Pantry and the First
United Methodist 4th Sunday Meals for Shut-ins Program. She was a volunteer at
the Rosebud Senior Citizens Center. A son, Mark Bell, preceded her in death in
1961. Survivors include: husband, James Bell of Rosebud; sons Mike Bell and wife
Cheryl and David Bell & wife Kay all of Rosebud; daughter Janet Prater and husband
Thomas of Bryan; brother, Stanley Miller of Hewitt; sisters, Patsy McCoy of
Temple, May Jane Little of Euless; five grandchildren, Lacey Bell, Jennifer Bell,
Natalie Bell, Marshal Bell, Matthew Bell. Memorials may be made to:
Rosebud Community Pantry, Box 512, Rosebud, Tx 76570; Rosebud Senior Citizens
Center, Box 166 Rosebud, Tx 76570; First United Methodist Church Rosebud; First
United Methodist Church Lott.
Bitner, William (Billy)
William (Billy) Bitner, 38 of Cameron died Saturday, May 3, 2003 in a Cameron
hospital. Services 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial
Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Bitner, owner and operator of Bill Bitner Capentry and
Custom Cabinets, was born December 31, 1964 in Salina, Kansas to William and Anna
June (Martinez) Bitner. He was a member of Marlow Baptist Church. He is survived
by: his wife, Tricia Bitner of Cameron; mother, June Collins of Colorado; his son
Kenny Schneebeli of Palacios; his brother, Eugene Bitner of Colorado; his sister
Anita Locklin of Thorndale; step-grandfater, Danny Bianko of Grand Junction,
Colorado; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Nell and Walter Odstrcil of Cameron and
surrogate sons, Ben and Kirby Taylor of Belton. Memorials may be made to the
Marlow Baptist Church.
Brasher, Lola (Doodle)
Lola (Doodle) Brasher, 91 of Cameron died Saturday, August 9, in a Rockdale nursing
home. Graveside services 10:00 a.m. Monday at Walkers Creek Cemetery.
Ms. Brasher, a retired waitress, was born March 15, 1912 in the Walkers Creek
community of Milam County to George and Elva Viola (Jinks) Baskin. She was a 1928
graduate of C. H. Yoe High School and a member of the Cameron Assembly of God Church.
She is preceded in death by: 3 brothers, Hicks, Jake and Wesley Baskin; by 3 sisters
Nunnie Burnett, Alta Miller and Iris Baskin; by 3 grandchildren, Cecil Dwaine
Fleming, David Dwayne Watkins and James Curtis Watkins III; by 1 great grandchild,
Darren Wheeler and by 1 great great grandchild, Erica. Survivors include 4
daughters, Calissa Fleming, Johna Goolsby and Iris Nemec all of Cameron and Dee
Watkins of Brazoria;1 sister Elva (Nootsey) Brasher of Spring Branch, 16 grandchildren,
43 great grandchildren and 16 great great granchildren.
Brashear, Lorene Caroline
Lorene Caroline Brashear, 89, of Cameron died Monday, August 11 in a Temple hospital.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at funeral home chapel. Burial Liberty
Community Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at funeral home.
Mrs. Brashear, a homemaker, was born January 17, 1915 in Milam County to William
Cleveland and Addie Mae (Bullock) Kirk. She was a member of the Cameron Church of
Christ. She is preceded in death by:her husband, J.W. Brashear;her son, Bobby Joe
Brashear;her grandson, Ronald Ray Brashear, Jr.;3 brothers, Thomas Kirk, Ray Kirk,
Bill Kirk; and sister, Ola Mae Kirk. Survivors include:3 sons, John David Brashear
of Magnolia, Ronald Ray Brashear of Cameron, Dan Wesley Brashear of Cameron; daughter
Betty Taylor of Cameron; sister, Faye O'Neill of Humble;sister-in-law, Grace Kirk
of Magnolia, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Burke, Richard Erle
Richard Erle Burke, 72, of Cameron died Sunday, March 23 in a Temple hospital.
Services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial Oak Hill
Cemetery. Mr. Burke, a retired computer supervisor for Santa Fe Railroad, was
born August 3, 1930 in Cameron to Erle Curtis and Marguerite Cooley Burke. He
married Barbara Evers on December 22, 1956. Mr. Burke was a U. S. Marine Corps
veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of the First United Methodist
Church. He is survived by: his wife, Barbara Burke of Cameron and his daughter,
Jan Stevens of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Caldwell, Judith
Judith Caldwell, 66 of Elkhart and formerly of Cameron, died Monday, June 2,
in a Crockett hospital. Services 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral
Home. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Ms. Caldwell, a bookkeeper, was born January 4,
1937 in Cameron to John and Alma Josephine (Fricke) Bryan. A brother, Billy Bryan
preceded her in death. Survivors include: 2 daughters, Valarie Broadway of Palestine
and Melanie Parker of Grapeland, Her mother Alma Bryan of Cameron, 2 Brothers, Doug
Bryan of Cameron and Ronald Bryan of Temple, 4 grandchildren and 4 Great grandchildren.
Callaway, Bonnelle Neinast
Bonnelle Neinast Callaway, 90 of Cameron died Sunday April 13 at her home. Service
10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Callaway was born September 27, 1916 in Cameron to Jim and Ada Mae (Stone)
Neinast. She was Salutatorian for C.H. Yoe Class of 1930 and she married J.L.
Callaway. He preceded her in death in 2002. She is survived by daughter, Jane
Callaway of Cameron.
Carraway, Daniel William
Daniel William Carraway, 80, of Temple and formerly of Santa Fe, died Thursday,
February 13, 2003 in a Temple hospital. Graveside services were held Saturday, February 15th
at Grace Memorial Park in Santa Fe.
Mr. Carraway, a retired electrician, was bor March 19, 1922 in Shongaloo, Louisiana to William
Richard and Alice Bertha Hearon Carraway. He was a retired Coast Guard veteran of W.W. II and the
Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Yockanookany Baptist Church and a member of the LaMarque
Masonic Lodge AF & AM.
He was preceded in death by 2 wives; Florence of 38 years and Eva Georgia of 18 years.
He is survived by:1 son Bill Carraway and wife Jan of Texas City; 2 daughters, Denise Barberis and
husband Franco of Pearland and Nancy Bowen and husband Bill of Cameron; 2 sisters, Margaret
Giles of Sarepta, La. and Ruth DeLoach of Laurel, Ms., 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and
3 great great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Asssociation, 11251 Northwest Freeway, Suite 300, Houston,
TX 77092 or the First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 400 West Main, Cameron, TX 76520.
Casey, Peggie Banks
Peggie Banks Casey, 95 of Cameron and formerly of Dallas died Saturday December 13,
in a Cameron nursing facility. Services 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Restland Cemetery in Dallas.
Mrs. Casey, a physical education teacher for University Park Elementary for more
than 30 years, was born in Fayette County June 21, 1908 to F.M. and Hermine Schaffer
Banks. She was a graduate of Austin High School and the University of Texas. She
married Newman F. Casey in 1934 and he preceded her in death in 1988. Four
brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death. Survivors include: son,
Dr. James Casey of Georgetown; daughters, Kitty Flinn of Cameron and Kim Morris
of Arlington, 8 granchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Chambers, Edith Kleiber
Edith Kleiber Chambers, 86 of Alvin died Sunday January 4, 2004
Cook, James Edward
James Edward Cook, 58 of Cameron died Saturday, April 5, at his home. Services
Tuesday 2:00 pm at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Cook, self employed mechanic was born October 19, 1944 in Cameron to Edward
Norman and Lottie (Young) Cook. He was a member of Battetown Baptist Church. He is
survived by:Sister, Sharon Balch; 2 nieces Rebekka Balch and Johanna Balch and
by 1 great nephew, Wesley James Balch.
Coker, Grady Willis
Grady Willis Coker, 77, of Cameron, died Friday, May 30 at his residence. Services
5:00 p.m. Sunday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Coker, a retired Alcoa instrument technician, rancher and business owner, was
born November 19, 1925 to Ellis and Alice Skaggs Coker in Hunt County. He served in the
69th infantry of the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a life member of The American
Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He married Amy Schlemmer July 21, 1997.
Survivors include: wife, Amy Coker of Cameron, 3 sons, Ed Coker of Friendswood,
Danny Coker of Hewitt, Randy Coker of Temple, 1 daughter, Debby Garrett of Morgan's
Point, 2 Step-daughters, Rosiland Graham of Houston, Susan Duff of Houston and
11 grandchildren.
Corona, Damion
Pastor Damion Corona, 52, of Cameron died Friday, April 4, in a Temple hospital.
Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial Hernandez Cemetery.
Prayer service 6:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Pastor Corona, pastor of
Templo Alabanza, was born in Cameron, January 3, 1951 to Francisco and Florence
Trevino Corona. He married Rita Ann Espitia. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam
conflict, a rancher and had also worked with the Santa Fe Railroad and St.
Edward's Hospital. He is survived by:his wife, Rita Corona of Cameron; three sons
Jesse D. Corona of Cameron, Kenneth Corona of Temple and Damion Corona, Jr. of Cameron;
daugther, Inda Elting of Cameron; his mother, Florence Corona of Cameron; two brothers, Frank Corona of Cameron, Jesse
Corona of Cameron; sister, Carmen Towchik of Cameron;seven grandchildren, Kala Corona
Caleb Corona, Brandon Culunga, Isaah Elting, Richard Elting, Katherine Corona, and Alexander Corona
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Davis, Vivian Rae
Vivian Rae Davis, 86, of Temple died Thursday, March 27, in a Temple nursing home.
Graveside services Saturday 2:00 p.m. at South Elm Cemetery near Yarrollton.
Mrs. Davis, retired owner/operator of Vivian's Lounge, was born September 23, 1916
in Milam County to William and Ella (Chevalier) Sammon. She is survived by:Daughter,
Virginia Sanders of Temple; grandson, Gary Bruce Couch; Great grandchildren,
Trisha Couch, Gary Couch, Jr. and Shane Couch.
Dent, Rebekah (Becky)
Rebekah (Becky) Dent, 38 of Gause, died Saturday, October 18, 2003 at her home.
Services 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Cameron. Burial Gause
City Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs.
Dent, a Milano High School Spanish Teacher, was born October 28, 1964 in Grand
Rapids, Michigan to Jim and Linda (Bither) Hendrix. She was a member of the
Gause Baptist Church and a class sponsor for Milano High School. Her father
preceded her in death in 2002. Survivors include: her husband, Craig Dent of
Gause;3 sons, Justin Craig Dent of College Station, Jordan Ray Dent of College
Station, Jacob Paul Dent of Gause; daughter, Jennifer Sue Dent of Gause; mother,
Linda Hendrix of Gause; brother, Joel Hendrix of Montgomery; 3 sisters, Melynda
Locke of Austin, Anna Pape of San Antonio, and Julie Hendrix of Vera Cruz, Mexico.
Diver, Juanita "Sue"
Juanita "Sue" Diver, 59 of Cameron died Saturday, November 8 in a Temple hospital.
Services 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at chapel. Mrs. Diver, a homemaker, was born March 10, 1944 in
Marlin to Matt and Florence Schafer Williams. Survivors include: husband, Allen
Diver of Cameron;sons, Chris Diver, Doug Roach, James Allen Diver and Gene Diver;
daughters, Claydean Buchanan, Cathy Roach, Mary Elizabeth Diver and Lori Ann
Diver; brothers, Melvin Williams and C. L. "Shorty" Williams and sister, Jeanette
Charanza.
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Edmonds, Patsy
Patsy Edmonds, 74 of Cameron died Wednesday, July 2 in a Cameron Nursing home.
Services 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs.
Edmonds was born August 5, 1928 to Roy and Jewel Stanley Skeen in Cooper. She
graduated East Texas State University before receiving her masters from Texas A & M
University. She retired from the Cameron ISD after 30 years of service. Mrs.
Edmonds was a member of the First Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her
husband, Albert in 1999. Survivors include: daughter, Karen Zielinski and fiance,
Dennis Daly of Cameron. Sisters, Betty Thompson of Cooper, Thalia McCarter of Paris
and Thelia Jones of Paris and one grandchild.
Ellis, James Floyd
James Floyd Ellis, 88, of Rockdale and formerly of Cameron died Saturday September
20, at his residence. Services 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, at Oak Hill Cemetery Pavilion.
Mr. Ellis was born February 9, 1915 in Forney, Texas. He married Lona Ellen Rowan
October 10, 1935 in Breckenridge. He retired from Texaco after 40 years of service.
Survivors include: his wife, Lona Ellen Ellis of Cameron; 2 sons, Charles O. Ellis
of Cameron, Jimmy W. Ellis of Rockdale; daughters, Imogene Ellis of Monroe, Oklahoma
and Connie Childers of Midland; brothers, Bill Ellis of Bakersfield, CA, Buddy Ellis
of Breckenridge; sisters, Marnie Mae Hartley of Laguna Beach, CA, Ella Mae Boggs of
Breckenridge; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren
and 3 step great grandchildren.
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Farmer, Jacqueline Fay
Jacqueline Fay (Jackie) Farmer, 65 of San Antonio, died Thursday, April 24 in a
San Antonio hospital. Service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Marek-Burns-Laywell
Funeral Home. Burial St. Monica's Cemetery. Rosary 1:30 p.m. Tuesday prior to
funeral. Miss Farmer was born June 6, 1937 in Wisconsin to Leroy Elsworth and
Josephine Gertrude Farmer. Survivor: Surrogate mother, Rosalie Jenkins of San Antonio.
Fuchs, Johnnie P.
Johnnie P. Fuchs, 96, of Buckholts, died Friday, May 16, in a Temple nursing
facility. Funeral services 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Hope Lutheran Church. Burial in
Hope Lutheran Memorial Park. Mr. Fuchs, owner and operator of Fuchs Cash Grocery
and Feed Store, from 1933 until 1963, was born Aprial 24, 1907 in Buckholts to
Herman and Dora (Jungmann) Fuchs. He married Addeline Dorothy Geistmann and was
a member of Hope Lutheran Church. Five brothers; Walter Fuchs, Henry Fuchs, Herman
Fuchs, Leo Fuchs, Theo Fuchs and two sisters; Frieda Dinker and Dora Glaser preceded
him in death. Survivors include, his wife, Addeline Fuchs, his daughter Jeannette
Glaser, 2 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Fuchs, Lorine Mary Schiller
Lorine Mary Schiller Fuchs, 90, of Buckholts died Tuesday, June 10 in a Temple
nursing home. Services 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hope Lutheran Church in Buckholts.
Burial in Hope Lutheran Memorial Park.
Mrs. Fuchs, a homemaker, was born November 23, 1913 in Burlington to Jerry B.
Schiller and Mary Machat. She married Harold Fuchs on December 12, 1935 and he
preceded her in death in 1996. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. A brother, Jerry Schiller also preceded her in
death in 2002. Survivors include 2 sons, Barton Fuchs of Hurst and Carroll Fuchs
of Jarrell, one sister LaVerne Vanicik of Belton and grandson Brian Fuchs. Memorials
may be made to the Hope Lutheran Church in Buckholts.
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Garza, Crystal
Crystal Garza, 18, of Cameron, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, due to injuries sustained
in an automobile/pedestrian accident near Pettibone in Milam County. Services
7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home with graveside services
10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Hernandez Cemetery. Miss Garza, a senior at C. H. Yoe
High School, was born March 15, 1985 in Dallas to Jesus Guadalupe Garza and
Maria De La Luz Velez. She is survived by:father, Jesus Garza of Cameron; mother
Maria Garza of Cameron; grandparents, Andrea Munoz, Herodita Garza and Jesus Garza
all of Nuevo Laredo; brothers, Jesse Garza, Edward Garza and Aaron Garza all of
Cameron; sisters, Zulema Castillo of Temple, Rocio Orozco, Andrea Garza, Esmeralda
Garza and Elizabeth Garza all of Cameron.
Glaser, Hilda
Hilda Glaser, 85, of Buckholts, died Friday, February 14, 2003 in a Temple nursing home.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 18th, at the Corinth
Cemetery near Buckholts. A memorial service was held immediately following
at Hope Lutheran Church in Buckholts with Rev. Gary Kleypas officiating.
Mrs. Glaser, a homemaker, was born July 11, 1917 to Joseph and Louise Batla Marek
in Bell County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Glaser on December
28, 2000.
She is survived by 2 sons: Stanley Glaser and Richard Glaser, both of
Buckholts; 1 brother, Ervin Marek of the Meeks Community; 1 sister, Louise Glaser
of Buckholts; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Gootee, Martha Elizabeth
Martha Eizabeth Gootee, 81, of Cameron died Tuesday, March 18 in a Temple hospital.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Entombment will be at the St. Monica's Mausoleum. Visitation will be Thursday
from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Gootee, a homemaker, was born October 19,
1921 in Albany, Georgia to Clyde Tilghman and Belle Kirksey. She married Glenn
Gootee on July 27, 1942. Mrs. Gootee was a member of the First United Methodist
Church where she served with the United Methodist Women and as acolyte coordinator
for many years. She also served as Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator in Cameron
for many years. She is survived by: her husband, Glenn Gootee of Cameron;her sons
Bruce Gootee of Bossier City, Louisiana, William Ervin Gootee of Gonzales;her
daughters, Joyce Montgomery of Plano and Sandra Brents of Spring and 6 grandchildren.
Green, Lillie
Lillie Green, 91 of Cameron died Saturday, June 07, 2003 in a Cameron hospital.
Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in
Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Green was born in Milam County on October 20, 1911 to
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Pfarrdrescher. She and her husband, Henry Green, were owners/
operators of Green's Grocery on West Main for over 50 years, which she ran after
his death in 1953. A brother, Richard Pfarrdrescher and two sisters, Annie
Riemer and Tillie Simmons also preceded her in death. She was a catholic.
Greger, Jo Webb
Jo Webb Greger, 71 of Lott died Friday, February 7, 2003 in a Temple hospital.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home
in Cameron with burial in the Hope Lutheran Memorial Park.
Ms. Greger, a retired quality control inspector for Marathon Batteries
in Waco, was born September 28, 1931 in Globe, Arizona to Ira Hines and Doris
Runnels Webb.
She is survived by 5 sons; Michael Gregor of Westphalia, Nick Gregor of Lott,
Richard Greger of Rosebud, Dale Greger of Lott, Tony Greger of Temple; 6 daughters;
Linda Raley of Grapevine, Ann Wilde of Westphalia, Donna Renaud of Houston, Denise Larson
of Lewisville, Peggy Eckman of Rockdale, and Jeanne Wallace of Waco; 1 brother, Clarence Webb
of Kansas; 23 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
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Harwell, Billie June
Billie June Harwell, 68, of Cameron died Saturday, September 20, in a Temple
hospital. Services Tuesday 2:00 P.M.at the funeral home. Burial will follow in
the Little River Cemetery. Mrs. Harwell, a homemaker, was born June 23, 1935 to
Edgar Bernice and Meda Faye (Bailey) Williams in Cameron. She married Thomas
Harwell on December 21, 1957. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the
Cameron Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Cameron V.F.W. Ladies
Auxiliary. Survivors include: Her husband, Thomas Harwell of Cameron; 3 sons,
Jeff Harwell of Dallas, Williams Harwell of Taylor, David Harwell of Cameron;
daughter, Janet Haerle of Phoenix, Arizona; 5 grandchildren, Eric, Tyler, Justin
A.J. and Julia.
Hauk, Victor Walter (VW)
Victor Walter (VW) Hauk, 70 of Cameron died Monday, March 24 at his home. Services
2:00 p.m. Friday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial in the Clarkson
Cemetery in the Clarkson Community. Mr. Hauk, rancher and retired Milam County
Commissioner, was born to Joe and Vera Garrett Hauk. He married Anita Ocker on
April 23, 1954. He was an U. S. Army Veteran and a member of SPJST. Two brothers,
Jimmy Hauk and Paul Hauk preceded him in death. Mr. Hauk is survived by: his wife,
Anita Hauk of Cameron;two sons, Larry Hauk of Copperas Cove and Donald Hauk of Cameron;
two daughters, Marilyn Hauk Essex of Des Moines, Iowa and Polly Hauk of Cameron;
two brothers, Johnny Hauk of New Braunfels and Billy Hauk of West;5 grandchildren,
Andrea Hauk and Erik Hauk of Copperas Cove, Travis Hauk and Jared Hauk of Cameron and
Dustin Hauk of Des Moines, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Clarkson Cemetery
Association % Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home, P. O. Box 225, Cameron, TX 76520.
Hause, Gloria
Gloria Hause, 69 of Cameron died Friday, August 29 in a Rockdale nursing facility.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church with Rev.
Elizabeth Hanley officiating. Burial at Hope Lutheran Memorial Park in Buckholts.
Mrs. Hause, a homemaker, was born March 18, 1934 in the Yarrellton community of
Milam county, to Arnold Henry and Emma Rose Glaser Jungmann. She was valedictorian
of the 1951 class of C. H. Yoe High School and a graduate of Durham Business
College in Austin. She married Bentley Hause on November 20, 1955. Mrs. Hause
was a charter member of the Abiding Savior Lutheran Church where she was active in
many church organizations and had played the piano and organ for Sunday school and
worship services for many years. Survivors include: her husband, Bentley of Cameron,
son, Lance Hause of Cameron; 2 daughters, Pamela Fleming and husband Ricky of
Temple and Jana Beckhusen and husband Jay of Buckholts; her mother Emma Jungmann of
Cameron; her sister, Doris Hornung of Cameron and 3 grandsons.
Hensley, Margaret Clara Willard
Margaret Clara Willard Hensley, 80 of Dallas died December 11 in a Dallas Medical
center. Services Monday, December 15 at Chapel. Burial will follow in the
Walkers Creek Cemetery. She was born in Corsicana, November 11, 1923 to J. jG. and Clara Fuller
Willard. She graduated from Corsicana High School, attended the University of Texas at
Austin and had lived in Corsicana, Cameron, Temple Garland and Dallas. She was a
member of the First United Methodist Church of Garland and the Colonel George
Mason Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was preceded in death
by parents, a brother, Gordon Willard, a son, John Willard Hensley and her husband
of 43 years, Clyde Hensley, Jr. Survivors include, sons, Clyde Westbrook Hensley III of Carrollton,
David Duane Hensley of Garland and Robert Willard Hensley of Dallas, 5 grandchildren,
5 great grandchildren; brothers Gradon F. Willard of Pittsburgh, PA and Nevin
I Willard of Dallas, a sister Ellen Jeanne Adair of Corsicana.
Hernandez, David M.
David M. Hernandez, 85 of Fort Worth and formerly of Cameron, died Tuesday, April
15, at his residence. Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Friday at Marek-Burns-Laywell
Funeral Home. Burial Hernandez Cemetery. Prayer service 6:00 p.m.Thursday at
funeral home. Mr. Hernandez, a retire farm laborer, was born March 1, 1918 in
Ben Arnold to Valentine and Suzanna (Madril) Hernandez. He is survived by one
brother, Bernando Hernandez of Fort Worth, by two beloved nieces, Anita De La Rosa
of Cameron and Janie Cepeda of Fort Worth and by several other nieces and nephews.
Herrera, Carlota
Carlota Herrera, 86 of Franklin, died in a Franklin health care center, Saturday
December 13. Services 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial
in Port Sullivan Cemetery. She was born in Ennis July 5, 1917 to Manuel and Marie
Padilla DeLarosa. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. Survivors include: Sons;
Mike Benavides of Tulia, Guadalupe Benavides of Houston, Moses Gonzales of Hearne,
Frank Herrera, Jr. of Cameron, Lupe Herrera Baton Rouge, Tony Herrera of Cameron,
Lorenzo Herrera of Levelland, Leon Herrera of Levelland and Steven Herrera of Ennis,
Daughters, Trini Benavides of Florida, Dominga Acosta of Cameron, brother Jesse Reyes
of Rawls, Sisters, Irene Cruz of Tulia, Lupe Salas of Plainview, 100 grandchildren
and numerous great grandchildren.
Hughes, Pat
Pat Hughes, 74 of Rockdale, died Saturday, July 29, in a Temple hospital. Services
1:00 p.m. Monday, July 7 at the Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum in Oakland,
California. Local memorial services will be held at a later date. Mr. Hughes,
a beauty/barber supply salesman was born May 7, 1929 in Menard, Texas to Autie
and Fern (Luckett) Hughes. He was a navy veteran of the Korean conflict. He
married Marian McCallum on July 24, 1954. A daughter, Patrice Hughes, preceded
him in death. Survivors include: his wife, Marian Hughes of Rockdale, 3 sons,
Michael Hughes of Cameron, Mark Hughes of California, Todd Hughes of Georgetown,
daughter, Christina Hughes of California, brother, Jim Hughes of Moody, sister,
Christine Haynes of Stephenville, 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Memorials
may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Diabetes Foundation.
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Jedlicka, Edward Benedict
Edward B. Jedlicka, 87 of LaPorte and formerly of Milam County, died Thursday,
June 19 in a Clear Lake Hospital. Services Monday 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral
home. Mr. Jedlicka, a steel worker, was born June 11, 1916 in Milam County to
John H. and Mary Anna (Luskac) Jedlicka. He was an army veteran of W.W. II. A
daughter, Edna Pauline Gabriel preceded him in death. Survivors include: his son
Charles Jedlicka of LaPorte, two daughters, Linda Carlton of LaPorte and Mary Ann
Gabriel of Magnolia, sister Albina Greenlees of Austin, 12 grandchildren and 10
great grandchildren.
Jistel, Gloria Jean
Gloria Jean Jistel, 58 of Whitehouse and formerly of Cameron died Friday, May 23
in a Dallas hospital following a lengthy illness. Services 11:00 a.m. Monday at
Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Jistel was
born January 3, 1945. She was raised in Cameron. She married Clarence Jiste
September 21, 1961. She had worked in the Sears personnel department from which
she retired after 27 years. She was a member of Walter Fair Methodist Church.
Her brother, Tommy Layne preceded her in death. Survivors include, her husband,
Clarence Jistel of Whitehouse, Son, Michael Jistel of Rockwall, Daughter, Jayla
Allen of Richmond, parents Jewell & Chester Hays of Cameron, Tom Layne of Chilton,
brothers, Buddy Hays, Lester Hays, and Sheldon Hays all of Cameron, sister, Ina Lenz
of Bryan and 6 grandchildren.
Johns, John Nathan, Jr.
John Nathan Johns, Jr. 63 of Cameron died Saturday, August 23 at his home. Services
10:00 a.m. Thursday at funeral home. Burial will follow in the Little River
Cemetery near Jones Prairie. Mr. Johns, a retired self-employed maintenance man,
was born May 30, 1940 in Texas City to John Nathan and Lelia Leola DeFore Johns.
A sister, Hazel Johns, preceded him in death. Survivors include: his wife, Betty
Johns of Cameron;6 daughters, Thresa Manes of Cameron, Tammy Manes of Wyoming, Tracy
Green of Wyoming, Trisha Brown of Liberty Hill, Tabbatha Lipuma of Troy, Tina Johns
of Leander;2 sons, John Nathan Johns, III of Liberty Hill, J. C. Johns of Cameron;
4 sisters, Louise Carpenter of Milano, Jennie Allen of Pflugerville, Esther Warner
of Pflugerville, Jean Marx of Taylor; and 18 grandchildren.
Johnson, Dorothy
Dorothy Johnson, 79 of Cameron died Friday, October 17 in a Cameron nursing
center. Services 2:00 p.m. Sunday at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial in
St. Monica's Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, owner and operator of Johnson Cleaners,
was born August 24, 1924 in Cameron to Leo and Mary (Zarosky) Ejem. She was a
member of St. Monica's Catholic Church and to St. Monica's Ladies Society. She
was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Newton Johnson in 1990 and by two
sons, Thomas Johnson, Jr. in 1980 and David Johnson in 1991. Survivors include:
daughter, Patti Thompson of Cameron;2 sisters, Teresa Wilseck of Georgetown,
Mary Ann Tepera of Irving; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Jungmann, Martha
Martha Jungmann, 87, of Buckholts, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003 in a Cameron
hospital. Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Hope Lutheran Church in
Buckholts with Rev. Gary Kleypas officiating. Burial Hope Lutheran Memorial Park.
Mrs. Jungmann, a homemaker, was born April 30, 1916 in Milam County to Frank and
Anna Zander Galler. She married Robert Jungmann on June 20, 1934. He preceded
her in death in 1981. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church where she
performed cutodial duties for many years. She served in the Milam County 4-H and
home demonstration for many years. Two brothers, Alfred Galler and Fritz Galler
also preceded her in death. Survivors include 4 sons, Carroll Jungmann of Allen,
Benard Jungmann of Spicewood, Arvell Jungmann of Buckholts and Larry Jungmann; 1
brother, Weldon Galler of Waco;2 sisters, Ruby Jansky of Austin and Lorene Glaser
of Temple, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
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Kamenicky, Darleen
Darleen Kamenicky, 80 of Cameron died Friday, October 17 in a Cameron hospital.
No services are scheduled. Her body was cremated. Ms. Kamenicky, a homemaker,
was born June 24, 1923 in Nebraska. She was a member of St. Monica's Catholic
Church. Survivors include: son, Larry Kamenicky of Cameron; Daughters, Linda
Todd of Cedar Park, Jo Ann Halpain of Cameron; 6 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren.
Karl, Shirley Ann
Shirley Ann Karl, 55 of Temple died Friday, August 15 in a Temple hospital. Service
3:00 p.m. Sunday at Fairlawn Memorial Cemetery in Liberty, Texas. Ms. Karl, a
homemaker, was born August 8, 1948 in Morton, TX to Norman and Katie Mae Alexander
Lawson. Survivors include: 4 sons, Frederick Brown of Temple, Bobby Brown of
Pasadena, Daril Karl, Jr. of Belton, Cory Karl of Cameron; 2 daughters, Melissa
Bonney of Troy, Christy Karl of Tomball; 2 sisters, Billye Hazlip of Dayton and
Judy Tucker of Dayton; 12 grandchildren.
Kohutek, Edwin Lee
Edwin Lee Kohutek, 83 of Cameron died Tuesday, March 18, at his residence. Funeral services
3:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Marlow cemetery.
Mr. Kohutek was born September 12, 1919 in Crosby to John Ruzicka and Rosie Kohutek.
He was the owner operator of the Buckhorn Bar and had worked also for Style Home
Furniture and Charolett Pipe. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in
Ben Arnold. Mr. Kohutek was an Army Veteran of W.W. II. He was a member of the American
Legion Post #9 in Cameron, the Cameron Volunteer Fire Department and S.P.J.S.T.
Two half-brothers, Joe Ruzicka and Amil Kohutek preceded him in death. He is
survived by: his wife, Fay Kohutek of Cameorn;two sons, Edwin Kohutek, Jr. and
his wife Crystal of Houston, Jimmy Kohutek and his wife Sheri of Cameron; two
daughters, Kathryn Nachlinger and her husband James of Bryan, Debbie Williams and
her husband Scott of New Braunfels, and 11 grandchildren.
Kral, Joe John
Joe Johnny Kral, 72 of Buckholts died Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at his residence
Graveside services were held Friday, February 14, 2003 at St. Monica's Cemetery
in Cameron with Deacon Juan Garza officiating.
Mr. Kral, a self-employed mechanic was born October 12, 1930 in Milam County to Joe
and Sophie Kubish Kral. He is survived by several cousins.
Krwawicz, Stephen "Skeeter"
Stephen "Skeeter" Krwawicz, 74 of Buckholts, died Tuesday, September 9, 2003 at his
residence. Services 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Krwawicz, a
retired customer service representative for HEB, was born January 12, 1929
in Philadelphia, PA to Theodore and Maria Petrisko Krwawicz. He was a Marine
veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Buckholts
Brethren Church, the Buckholts Lions Club, Buckholts Betterment Association,
Buckholts Wednesday Noon Domino Club and the Cameron VFW. Survivors include:
wife, Mary Y.Krwawicz of Buckholts;son, Dugan P. Krwawicz of Vista, CA;daughters,
Yvonne E. Pope of Warner Robins, GA and Marilyn S. Snook of San Antonio;grandchildren,
Dawn Michelle Teel-Friedman, Erin Yvonne McGovern and Shawn Michael Teel;great-
granddaughters, Amanda Yvonne Hood, Kennedy Elise McGovern, McKenzie Leigh McGovern,
and Dezyrei Rayne Krwawicz;sister, Helen Radtke of San Antonio;brother, Michael Krwawicz of Pennsylvania;
Brother-in-law, Alvin Crider of San Antonio;sisters-in-law, Louise Sakewitz of Buckholts,
and Verna Kerwawich of Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kubecka, Christine
Christine Kubecka, 92 of Cameron died Monday, June 2, in a Cameron hospital. Services 10:00 a.m.
Thursday St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial St. Monica's Cemetery. Rosary
6:00 p.m. Wednesday at funeral home.
Miss Kubecka was born November 1, 1910 in Cameron to Dominic and Christine
(Parma) Kubecka. She had worked as a Western Union operator early in her career;
she then worked in the Milam County Clerks office, for NASA and Fannie Mae.
She was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church.
Survivors include her brother Dennis Kubecka of Cameron and sister Dorothea
Helmke of San Antonio.
Kunesh, Clara
Clara Kunesh, 94 of Cameron died Wednesday, November 19, in a Temple hospital.
Services 12 Noon Saturday at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth. Mrs. Kunesh,
a homemaker, was born April 15, 1909 in Milam County. She was a 1928 graduate of
C. H. Yoe High. She was a member of the Buckholts Brethren Church where she was
a member of the Christian Sisters. She was a member of SPJST. Her husband,
Joseph Kunesh preceded her in death in 1960. Her brother, Clarence Sisa also
preceded her in death. Survivors include several nieces and nephews>.
Krupicka, Raymond Arnold
Raymond Arnold Krupicka, 86 of Buckholts, died Tuesday, November 18 in a Temple
nursing home. Services 1:00 p.m. Thursday at chapel. Burial in Hope Lutheran
Memorial Park. Mr. Krupicka, a retired farmer, was born February 26, 1917 in
Buckholts to Vince and Albina Tomasek Krupicka. He had also worked at Modern
Gin in Buckholts and for Milam County. He was an army veteran of WWII and a
member of the Buckholts Brethren Church. A sister Viola Brown and a brother
William J. Krupicka preceded him in death. Survivors include: Daughter, Dorothy
Ruzicka, Brothers Adolph Krupicka, Alvin Krupicka, Benjamin Krupicka and Robert
Krupicka all of Waco; Sisters Evelyn Pfannstiel of Buckholts and Irene Vybiral of
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Logan, Nina Marie
Nina Marie Logan, 85 of Cameron died Thursday, June 5, in a Cameron nursing center.
Graveside services, 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Logan, a
homemaker, was born August 8, 1917 in Bell County to Wes and Nellie (Whitley)
Lindsey. She married Jack Logan and was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Cameron. Her husband and a son, Alton Logan preceded her in death. Survivors
include: her sister, LaVerne Riley of Cameron, 3 Granddaughters, Donna Trubee of
Leander, Karen Cryer of Cameron, Lorri Boyett of Cameron, 5 great grandchildren
and 1 great great grandchild.
Looney, John A. (Tarta)
John A. (Tarta) Looney, 78 of Cameron died Sunday, May 18 in a Temple hospital due to
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Looney, a retired rancher
and farmer and life long resident of Milam County was born January 25, 1925 in
Milam County to Will and Mayme (Steger) Looney. He married Bobbye Jean Groppell
in 1948. He was a member of the Cameron Horse Club. A daughter, Marcey Jean Looney
preceded him in death. Survivors include, his wife, Bobbye Looney of Cameron,
son, Mark Looney of Houston, 2 daughters, Sharon Ann Jackson of Austin and
Mary Keith Story of Cameron, sister, Beth Smithwick of Richardson, grandson, Matt
Story of Cameron.
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Macal, Edward Frank
Edward Frank Macal, 83 of Cameron died Tuesday, December 16 in a Cameron hospital.
Services 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial St. Monica's
cemetery. Mr. Macal was born in Cameron to Steve and Judity Matuska Macal. He was
a 1939 graduate of C. H. Yoe High School. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII
serving in China, Burma and India. He retired from Coca-Cola after 48 years of
service and with Macal Wedding and Catering for over 28 years. He was a member of
the St. Monica's Catholic Church and VFW Post #2010 in Cameron. Four sisters preceded
hime in death. Survivors include wife, Jacqueline Macal of Cameron; sons, Lester
L. Scott, Jr. of Dallas, Lindsey L. Mark Macal of Lampasas; daughters, Gwenndolynn
Glass of Carrollton, Deborah Potter of Midlothian, 14 grandchildren, 14 great
grandchildren, Nephew Fredrick Richter of Fredericksburg, niece Patsy Nesuda of
Mesquite and cousin Billie Marek McCoy of Cameron
Marek, Renee Katherine
Renee Katherine Marek, 49, of Tallahassee, Florida and formerly of the Yarrellton
Community in Milam County, died February 11, 2003 in Tallahassee. Services 3:00 p.m.
March 10, 2003 at North Elm Cemetery near Yarrellton. Ms. Marek, a homemaker, was
born April 12, 1953 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Burton and Alice Trader Dow. She
is survived by:son, Leif Marek of Cameron;2 daughters, Alicia Marek-Buck of Temple,
Robin Marek of Rogers;her mother, Alice Dow of Tallahassee, Florida; and her sister
Roxanne Dow of Tallahassee, Florida.
Massengale, Hallie
Hallie Jamison Massengale, 89 of Rosebud and formerly of Milam County died Thursday
December 11 in a Rosebud nursing home. Services 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Little
River Baptist Church. Burial Little River Cemetery. She was a homemaker born
March 25, 1914 in Milam County to Jabez Augustus and Carrie Verna (Pool) Jamison.
She was a graduate of C. H. Yoe High School. She married Alfred LeRoy Massengale
in 1940 and he preceded her in death in 1968. She was a member of the Little
River Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by son Alfred LeRoy
Massengale, Jr. 2 sisters, Louise Jamison and Selma Jones and 3 Brothers, Elbert
Hope Jamison, William Lovelace Jamison and Jabez Pool Jamison. Survivors include
sister-in-law Mary Frances Menzies of Charlotte, N. C.
Matula, Kathryn Hunt
Kathryn Hunt Matula, 93 of Houston and formerly of Cameron died Saturday, August 16
in a Houston hospital. Services 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial
St. Monica's Cemetery. Mrs. Matula was born October 6, 1909 in Cass County to
Henry L. and Lizzie Wilmuth Tower Hunt. A bookkeeper by trade, Mrs. Matula was
manager of several businesses in the Cameron area. She was a member of the First
United Methodist Church in Cameron. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jaro
Matula and by her son Donald Lee Macon, Jr. Survivors include: her daughter,
Barbara Reese of Houston; daughter-in-law, Mary Macon of Houston; brother, James
A. Hunt & wife Billie of Corsicana; sister, Willie Pearl Hancock of Columbus;
grandchildren, Darrell & Corona Reese of Houston, Heather & Steve Schuerman of
St. Louis, MO., Don & Lonnye Macon of Round Rock,Don & Eddie Buehler of Houston,
Cathy Macon and Paula Macon of California; great grandchildren, Ryan, Cory &
Tyler Macon, Jessica & Lauren Reese.
Mayer, Candace Michelle
Candace Michelle Mayer, 22, of Round Rock and formerly of Cameron died Wednesday,
April 23, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Taylor. Services
Monday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial St. Monica's
Cemetery. Rosary 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Miss Mayer,
a receptionist for Leif Johnson Collision Center in Round Rock, was born November
26, 1980 in Temple. She was a graduate of C. H. Yoe High School and a member of
St. Monica's Catholic Church. Survivors include: father, Steve Mayer and his wife
Dorothy of Cameron; mother, Brenda Hoelscher of Washington, D. C.; grandmothers,
Marie Mayer of Cameron and Louise Bielamowiez of Zabcikville; 2 brothers, Josh
Mayer of Zabcikville and Jacob Mayer of Fort Stewart, Georgia; sister, Sarah Mayer
of Cameron and step-sister Traci Fitzgerald of Hearne.
McCullin, Vivian Lucas
Vivian Lucas McCullin, 93, of Cameron died Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at the home
of her son. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the First
United Methodist Church in Cameron. Burial will
follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be Friday from 7:00 p.m.
until 9:00 p.m. at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Mrs. McCullin was born January 24, 1910 at Minerva, Texas to Grover Cleveland and
Mary Belle (Gibbs) Lucas. She attended grammar school in Minerva, graduated from
Rockdale High School and received her teaching certificate from Mary Hardin Baylor
University. She taught school for one year in Carmine, Texas. She married A. W.
McCullin, Sr. in Minerva on September 21, 1930. A.W. and Vivian founded Mack's
Oil Company in 1931. Vivian was very active all her life in the business and
continued operating the business at the death of A. W. She was a life long
Methodist and joined the First United Methodist Church in Cameron in 1939, where
she served in numerous capacities. Vivian was a member of the History Club,
served for many years as a member of the Cameron Hospital Auxiliary, the United
Methodist Women, as a Sunday School teacher and a Cub Scout Den Mother. In
addition to her husband, one son, Grover C. McCullin, two brothers, Hugh Lucas
and Clayton Lucas and two sisters, Mildred Lucas House and Gladys Lucas Cundiff,
preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Albert McCullin, Jr. and his
wife Doris of Cameron, one sister, Margaret Lucas Francis of Troy, Ohio, four
grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
McGregor, Talmadge "Mac"
Talmadge "Mac" McGregor, 87 of Cameron, died Wednesday, July 30 in a Temple
hospital. Services 11:00 a.m. Friday at funeral home chapel. Burial Oak Hill
Cemetery. Mr. McGregor was born October 17, 1915 to Amos and Lillian Woods
McGregor in Milano. He married Lorraine Roskey February 24, 1940 and was a
member of Rice Baptist Church. He retired from the smeltering division of
Alcoa in Rockdale. His son, Jimmy Ray McGregor preceded him in death as did his
sister, Myrle Cochran. Survivors include: his wife, Lorraine McGregor of Cameron;
his son, Charlie McGregor of Rockdale; nephew, Mike Robison of Austin, 2 grandchildren
and 3 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Meadowbrook Baptist Church in
Rockdale.
McIntosh, Henriem
Henriem McIntosh, 87, of Cameorn died Sunday, July 6, in a Cameron hospital. Services
10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. McIntosh
was born December 4, 1915 in Cameron to Henry Martin and Nell (Hunt) Hefley. She
received her Bachelor's degree in Journalism from University of Texas after also
spending 2 years at Southwestern University in Georgetown. She received her Masters
in English from Texas A & M. She married William McIntosh and was a member of the
First United Methodist Church in Cameron. Mrs. McIntosh taught school at
Southwestern University and in the Cameron and Milano school districts. She also
assisted her husband in the family clothing store. A son William McIntosh, Jr.
preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband William (Bill) McIntosh of
Cameron, a nephew, Henry F. McIntosh of El Paso, and a niece, Katherine Sawina of
Houston.
McIntosh, William
William McIntosh, 89 of Cameron, died Monday, December 15, in a Cameron nursing
center. Services 1:30 p.m. Thursday at chapel. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr.
McIntosh, owner and operator of McIntosh's Department Store for more than 50
years, was born April 23, 1914 in Hereford to William L and Lydia Hood McIntosh.
He served four years in the U. S. Army, advancing to the rank of Infantry Captain
and serving in Europe during WWII including service during the Battle of the Bulge.
He married Henriem Hefley and she preceded him in death in July of 2003. He was
a member of the First United Methodist Church and San Andres Lodge #170 A. F. &
A. M. Son, William L. McIntosh, Jr. also preceded him in death. Survivors include
nephew, Henry F. McIntosh of El Paso and niece, Katherine Sawina of Houston.
Mayes, Nell
Nell Mayes, 97, of Hearne and formerly of Cameron, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003
in a Bryan hospital. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at
Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron.
Burial will follow in the Little River Cemetery near Maysfield.
Miss Mayes, was born January 10, 1906 in Maysfield to R. B. Mayes, Jr.
and Kittie Belle Newton. She was a graduate of C. H. Yoe High School in 1923.
She graduated from Daniel Baker College in Brownwood with a Bachelor of Science
in Education in 1939. She attained her Master of Education in 1953 from the
University of Houston. She also had attended Sul Ross State University,
Southwest Texas State University, Texas A & M University, Texas Technological
Universitay and Mary Hardin Baylor. Miss Mayes was a member of the Texas State
Teacher's Association, Life Member of Texas Retired Teachers Association,
University of Houston Federation of Alumni and the First Presbyterian Church of
Cameron. She taught school for 44 years, all but one year, in Milam County.
She taught first grade in Cameron for 20 years. She was a decendant of
Thomas Mayes Newton and James Knox Polk Newton, namesakes of Maysfield community.
Survivors include her sister, Kitty Barry of Arlington and numerous nieces
and nephews. Family visitation will be held Friday 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
at the funeral home
Mowdy, Pearl
Pearl Mowdy, 79 of Cameron died Thursday, July 24 in a Temple hospital. Funeral
services 10:00 a.m. at funeral home chapel. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation
Friday 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Mowdy, homemaker, was born March 21, 1924
in Milam County to Dan and Dollie Ann (Edmonds) Henson. She had worked as a
nurse's aid for many years at the Cameron and Colonial nursing homes in Cameron and
at the Manor Oaks nursing home in Rockdale. Her husband, Willis Mowdy and 8
brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include: 4 daughters;
Shirley Mikulec of Ft. Worth, Carol Tucker, Penny Horelica and Cindy Leonard all
of Cameron; 2 brothers, Nook Henson, Jr of Temple and Weldon Henson of Rockdale;
sister, Zula Stolte of Thorndale; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Michalka, Hazel Louise
Hazel Louise Michalka, 81 of Cameron died Sunday, November 23 in a Rockdale nursing
center. Services 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs.
Michalka, a homemaker was born June 19, 1922 in Rogers to Dick and Myrtle Lee
Hill Riddle. She was a Catholic. Her husband Robert G. Michalka, a brother,
Robert Riddle and a sister Roxie Moore preceded her in death. Survivors
include: daughter, Bridget Bowen of Cameron and a sister, Lena Blake of Cameron.
Mullens, John A.
John A. Mullens, 81, of Cameron, died Monday, March 17, in a Rockdale hospital.
Funeral services, 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial
in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mr. Mullens
was born January 26, 1922 in Gomez, Texas to John Noah Mullens and Mettie Emma
Robinson. He was an army veteran of W.W. II. He married Dorothy Hibbitt on
November 5, 1952. Mr. Mullens retired after 30 years from the Texas Highway
Department. He was a life member of the 36th Infantry Division and the American
Legion Post #9 of Cameron. He was a member of the New Beginnings Gospel
Tabernacle. Three sisters, Emma May Mullens, Thelma Wilson, Kate Hewitt and a
brother, Burel Mullens preceded him in death. He is survived by: his wife, Dorothy
Mullens of Cameron;his daughter, Debbie Mullens of Cameron;three brothers, Rod
Mullens of Dallas, Troy Mullens of Keyer, Oregon and Nathan Mullens of Bangs.
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Neeley, Edward Willis
Edward Willis Neeley, 66, of Cameron, died Monday December 22 at his home. Services
11:00 a.m. Friday December 26 at Chapel. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill
Cemetery. Mr. Neeley was born September 15 1937 in Cameron to James and Mary
McCleney. He served in the Army during Korean conflict and Vietnam conflict and retired after 23 years.
He also worked for Texas Hydraulics in the Shipping and receiving department.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James Weldon Neeley and Billy Neeley.
Survivors include his wife, Inge Neeley of Rockdale; sons Edward Neeley Jr of
Rogers, James Neeley of Belton; daughters, Judy Eisfeldt of Cameron and Anita
Rogers of Rogers; sisters Oletha Platt of Rogers, Marie Maines of Mansfield and
Mary Alice Miller of Houston, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Nelson, Faith Reagan
Faith Reagan Nelson, infant daughter of John David and Basilia Esperanza Reyes
Nelson, died Friday, September 12 in a Temple hospital. Services 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday at funeral home. Burial in Hernandez Cemetery. Survivors include:
her parents of Cameron; grandparents, Cruz Reyes, Sr. of Cameron, Lois Raley of
Cameron; and David Murrel Nelson of Forest Hill, Louisiana.
Nemec, Steve
Steve Nemec, 65 of Cameron, died Sunday, July 6, 2003 at his home. Services 11:00 a.m.
Thursday at St. Monica Catholic Church. Burial St. Monica's Cemetery. Rosary
7:30 p.m. Wednesday July 9 at the funeral home. Mr. Nemec was born August 4, 1937
in Corpus Christi to Steve Thomas and Mary (Zdansky) Nemec. He served as a police
officer for the city of Cameron for more than 25 years before retiring. He was a
member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. Survivors include: his wife, Iris Nemec of \
Cameron, sons: Patrick Savage of Alvin, Steve Wayne Nemec of San Antonio, Glenn
Nemec of Seguin, Kevin Nemec of San Antonio; daughter, Linda Hennig of Marion;
brothers, Edvin Nemec of Kerrville, Robert Nemec of Cibolo; sister Bernadette
Haecker of Cibolo; 21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Newell, Ross Edward
Ross Edward Newell, 68 of Buckholts and formerly of San Angelo died Tuesday
November 11 at his home. Services 2:00 p.m. Saturday at chapel. Burial Monday
November 17 at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Mr. Newell, a retired
welder was born March 26, 1935 in Quanah to Daniel and Maudie Jamison Newell. He
was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: Sons Marion
Newell of San Angelo, Ross Newell and James Newell of Sabinal, Billy Patterson
of Bandera; Daughter Sherilyn Cunningham of Buckholts; brother Charles Richards
of Florida; sisters Johnnie May Weaver of San Antonio, Patricia Hughs of California
and Frankie Mitchell of Louisiana.
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Pernice, John A.
John A. Pernice, 83, of Cameron died Monday, March 3, at his home. Memorial
services will be held at a later date. Mr. Pernice was born August 27, 1919 in
Sicily, to Vincent and Maria Graziano Pernice. He served in the Army tank and
infantry divisions during World War II. After the service, He worked as a route
salesman for Coca-Cola for more than 27 years. He was a member of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post 2010 of Cameron where he served as Bingo chairman for over
20 years. Mr. Pernice was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. Survivors
include: his wife, Jodie Pernice of Cameron;his son, James Pernice of Wichita,KS;
his daughter, Kay Raymond of Cameron;5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to VFW Post 2010 of Cameron or to the St. Monica's Catholic
Church Building Fund.
Pollard, Charles Hardin
Charles Hardin Pollard, 87, of Cameron died Friday, August 22 in a Temple hospital.
Services 12:00 noon Monday at the funeral home. Masonic services to
follow and burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Pollard, a retired petroleum engineer, was born
November 17, 1915 in Cameron to Charles Hardin and Nell McCandless Pollard. He
was a graduate of C. H. Yoe High School and of the University of Texas from which
he received his degree in petroleum engineering. Mr. Pollard was a Navy veteran
of World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled
American Veterans lodge. He was an endowed member of the San Andres Lodge #170
A. F. & A. M. as well as the Milano and Rockdale Masonic Lodges and the Scotish Rite.
He volunteered in the Retired Naval Affairs Office for over 10 years. His wife,
Helen Ryan Pollard, preceded him in death in 1991. Suvivors include: sons;Charles Hardin Pollard, Jr.
of Austin, Randall Kent Pollard of Esslingen, Germany; daughter, Martha Pollard Orrell
of Houston; grandchildren, Shelby Charles Orrell and Leah Ann Pollard.
Powell, Edna Thompson
Edna Thompson Powell, 94 of the Maysfield Community died Wednesday, December 3
in a Cameron nursing center. Services 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. Family
visitation 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Powell, a homemaker, was born January 2, 1909 in Limestone County to Betty
and Jim Thompson. She married O. B. Powell in September 1929 and he preceded her
in death in 1987. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cameron where
she served as secretary for her Sunday School Class for many years. Survivors
include her daughter, Doris Hanel of Maysfield, 4 grandchildren, 6 great
grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
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Read, Zackie Etheline "Tootsie" Hawk
Zackie Etheline "Tootsie" Hawk Read, 79 of Houston, died Wednesday, September 17
at her residence. Graveside services Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Paradise Cemetery
in Paradise. Ms. Read was born November 4, 1923 in Paradise to Glen and Viola
Mae Richburg Hawk. She retired from Bill McDavid Oldsmobile after 39 years of
service. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her son, George Edward Read, Jr.;
by grandson, Alan Ray Wehunt and by two sisters, Maxine Hawk and Oleta Mae Jones.
Survivors include:
2 daughters, Charlotte Ann Nation of Oden, Arkansas, Glenda Sue Binnion of
Houston;4 Grandchildren, Terri Lynn Whitlock of Ft. Worth, Darrel Nevill of Houston,
Lori Ann Wehunt of Dallas, Devlen Gayle Kravanek of Houston; 6 Great-grandchildren,
Melody Anne Wehunt of Weatherford, Christopher Alan Wehunt of Wichita Falls,
Derrian Ashley Nevill of Houston, Carly Allison Nevill of Houston, Preston George
Wehunt of Fort Worth, Caitlyn Mackinzie Kravanek of Houston; sister, Alma Ruth
Harms of Springtown.
Rice, James Harry
James Harry Rice, 78 of Crawford died Wednesday, September 17, in a Temple
hospital. Services 11:00 a.m. Saturday at funeral home chapel. Burial in Ben
Arnold Cemetery. Mr. Rice, a retired sheet metal fabricator, was born
November 13, 1924 in Waco to Oklahoma and Vergia Edith Teeple Rice and was a
Navy veteran of the Korean conflict. Survivors include: wife, Rosie Marie Rice
of Crawford; 3 sons, James H. Rice of Webster, Noah Sterling Rice of Galveston,
John Henry Rice of Riesel; daughter, Elizabeth Jeanette McCollum of Santa Fe;
step-daughter, Rose Marie Warren of Houston; brother, Michael Rice of Cameron;
2 sisters, Freda Fatheree of Rockdale and Beverly Wheeler of Milano; 13
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Richards, Margaret (Maggie) Elva
Margaret (Maggie) Elva Richards, 87, of Montgomery and formerly of Milam County,
died Sunday, May 25 in a Woodlands hospital. Services 11:00 a.m. Thursday at
Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial North Elm Cemetery. Mrs. Richards, a
retired nursing home administrator, was born July 26, 1915 in Milam County. Her
husband, Johnnie Richards preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter
Darlene Walls of Montgomery, her sister Lou McCrummin of Wyoming, 4 grandchildren
11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Richter, Mildred (Molly)
Mildred (Molly) Richter, 84, of Cameron died Saturday, March 8, in a Cameron hospital.
Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.
Entombment St. Monica's Mausoleum. Mrs. Richter was born March 2, 1919 in Ben
Arnold to Fredrick Paul Folschinsky and Mary Ohlenbusch. She married Frank Richter
in 1946. Mrs. Richter worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell for
more thank 35 years. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Ben Arnold
where she served as organist and as a member of the Ladies Guild. She was a
member of the Porcelain Art Club in Cameron. A sister, Mable Becker and two
brothers, Lee Roy Folschinsky and Fred Paul (Pie) Folschinsky preceded her in
death. She is survived by: her husband, Frank Richter of Cameron;two sisters,
Florine Olbrich of Missouri and Mary Lou Click of San Antonio.
Rocha, Jose Angel, Sr.
Jose Angel Rocha, Sr. 76, Hearne, died Friday May 23, in an Austin hospital.
Services 3:00 p.m. Monday at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Cameron. Burial
Hernandez Cemetery. Mr. Rocha, a farm worker, was born October 1, 1926 to Prospero
and Juanita Granado Rocha in Normangee, Texas. His wife, Isabel preceded him in
death in 2002. Survivors include, his son, Joe Rocha, Jr.of Hearne, 5 daughters, Elvira
Perez of Hearne, Mary Jane Vega of Hearne, Teresa Marquez of Cedar Creek, Martha Rocha of Cameron, Dominga Rocha of Bryan, brother,
Gabriel Rocha of Bryan, sister-in-law, Victoria Cantu of San Antonio, 15 grandchildren, and
10 great grandchildren.
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Schlemmer, Charles Norman (Pete)
Charles Norman (Pete) Schlemmer, 67, of Temple and formerly of Cameron died Friday,
March 7, 2003 in a Temple nursing home. Services Sunday, March 9, 2003 at 3:00 p.m.
at Ben Arnold Cemetery. Mr. Schlemmer, a truckdriver and carpenter, was born
October 13, 1935 in Milam County to Ernest August and Anna Jedlicka Schlemmer. He
served in the U.S. Navey. A son Kelly Schlemmer preceded him in death in 1980 as
did a brother, Mike Schlemmer in 1999. Mr. Schlemmer is survived by:his son,
Kerry Schlemmer & wife Tammy of Rockdale;2 brothers, John Robert Schlemmer of
Rockdale, James D. Schlemmer of Rockdale;his sister, Evelyn Cantey of Crosby.
Schoppe, Alfonse
(Cameron) Alfonse Lloyd Schoppe, 80 of Cameron, died Sunday, January 26th, 2003 in a
Temple nusring facility. Funeral services were be held January 28th at St. Monica's Catholic
Church with burial in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Frenstat in Burleson County.
Mr. Schoppe was born in Birch and was an Army veteran of World War II. He served in Italy and
in North Africa as a cook with the rank of staff sergeant.
Survivors include:5 sons; Jerome of Cyclone, Michael of Cameron, Al of Temple,
Robert of Marak, and George of Gatesville.
2 daughters: Katherine "Kathy" Schoppe of Temple, and Bernadette Jochec of Cameron.
1 brother; Julius Schoppe of Texas City, 2 sisters; Alice Wisniewski and Gloria Kubeczka both of Brenham.
12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren also survive.
Shoaf, Larry Glenn
Larry Glenn Shoaf, 46, of Baytown, died Saturday, February 8, 2003 at his home.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at
the First Baptist Church in Liberty, Texas, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron.
Mr. Shoaf was born October 22, 1956 in Baytown to Walter and Dorothy Shoaf.
He is survived by his parents, Walter and Dorothy Shoaf of Liberty; his sister, Carolyn Panebianco;
his paternal grandmother, Sudie Tucker Cass; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Shuffield, Margaret A. (Margo)
Margaret A. (Margo) Shuffield, 71, of Cameron died Friday, March 7, 2003 in a
Temple hospital. No services are scheduled. Mrs. Shuffield, a retired secretary
for Royal Seating in Cameron, was born April 7, 1931 in Chriesman to William
Charles and Margaret Ann Vincent Geick. She was preceded in death by her husband
Milton Darrell Shuffield, Sr. and by a sister, Mary Annie Hammer. She is survived
by:stepson, Milton Darrell (Bubba) Shuffield of Cameron;step-daughter, Cinthia Ann
(Cindy) Cryer of Cameron;2 brothers, Fritz Geick of Cameron, Chris Geick of
Oklahoma;3 sisters, Lila Ford of Oklahoma, Ratha (Rita) Tremble of Michigan,
Lillian Sourangelo of Houston;5 step-grandchildren and 1 great stepchild.
Stidham, Owen F. (Judge), Jr.
Owen F. (Judge) Stidham, Jr. 55 of Cameron died Thursday, May 22 at his residence.
Graveside services 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Stidham, a retired
ironworker, was born October 2, 1947 in Cameron to Owen F and Hazel (Richards)
Stidham. He and his wife Beverly were the founders of Faith in Christ Prison
ministries. He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam Conflict.
Survivors include, his wife Beverly of Cameron, sons, John Paul Stidham of
Georgia, Ronnie Winton of Baytown, daughter, Tonia Stidham of Cameron, mother
Hazel Prokish of Pasadena, sister Suzanne Icenhower of Texarkana, Arkansas,
5 grandchildren.
Stoklas, Joe John, Jr.
Joe John Stoklas, Jr., 83, of Cameron died Saturday, March 15, 2003, in a Cameron
hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Monica's Catholic
Church with Rev. Tom Hanus officiating. Burial will be in the St. Monica's
Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Monday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral
Home. Mr. Stoklas, a retired farmer and rancher, was born September 18, 1919 in
Cameron to Joe J. and Stefanie Bauer Stoklas. He was a member of St. Monica's
Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his sister, Helen
Stoklas of Cameron and several nephews and nieces.
Stoklas, Susan Ann
Susan Ann Stoklas, 51 of Temple died Tuesday, March 18 in a Temple hospital.
Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St.Monica's Catholic Church. Burial St. Monica's Cemetery. Rosary
Friday 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Stoklas, a homemaker, was born May 23,
1951 in Harlingen to Alfred O.C. Dent, Jr. and Lillie Beatrice Tindall. She
married William Stoklas on December 29, 1973. She was a catholic. She is
survived by: her husband, William (Bill) Stoklas of Temple; her mother, Bea Dent
of Cameron; three brothers, Alfred Dent of The Colony, Jack Dent of Dallas,
Donald Dent of Cameron; sister, Karen Mann of Huntsville.
Swanzy, Ruby
Ruby Swanzy, 80 of Cameron, died Monday, March 3, in a Temple hospital. Funeral
services 2:00 pm Thursday, March 6 at the First Baptist Church Cameron with Rev.
Gary Maroney and Rev. Jim Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow in the Ben
Arnold Cemetery in Ben Arnold. Mrs. Swanzy, a homemaker, was born August 17,1922
in Milam County to William M. and Bessie Clara Price Sweet. She had worked as a
cook in the Cameron ISD and form Milam county for many years. She had also served as
election judge for Milam County for many years. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Cameron. A brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Survivors include:her husband, A. T. (Sonny) Swanzy of Cameron;her son, Donnie
Swanzy of Angleton;2 daughters, Sharon Marek of Meeks Community, Joy Schneider
of Rogers;2 brothers, Van Sweet of Stockton, CA, William (Buster) Sweet of
Huntsville;sister, Lane Burnett of Ben Arnold; 6 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 400 West
Main, Cameron, Texas 76520.
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Tag, Margaret McCalla McCown
Margaret McCalla McCown Tag, 91, of Cameron died Wednesday November 5 in a
Cameron hospital. Services 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery Pavilion.
Mrs. Tag was born April 21, 1912 in Cameron to Robert Lee and Amelia Peters
Thompson McCown. She was a 1930 graduate of C.H. Yoe High School. She married
Harry William Tag on January 23, 1931 and he preceded her in death. She worked for the First National Bank
in Cameron for over 20 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church
in Cameron. Survivors include: Nephew, Jack Smith of Ennis; great nephew
Bruce Raymond Smith of Luanda, Africa; great nieces, Linda L. Smith of Cameron and
Lee Ann McCown.
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Vogelsang, Dorris Jean
Dorris Jean Vogelsang, 83 of Ben Arnold died Friday, October 10, in a Cameron
nursing facility. Services 11:00 a.m. Monday at Vogelsang family Cemetery near
Ben Arnold. Mrs. Vogelsang, a homemaker was born in Bastrop County June 4th,
1920 the daughter of Willie and Sophie (Reinhardt) Miller. She was baptized and
confirmed July 11, 1937 in the First English Lutheran Church in Austin. She
married Iven Vogelsang in Austin on February 1, 1947. She was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church in Cameron. Her parents, brother, Bennie Miller, who was
killed in WWII; sisters Lillie Jentsch and Annie Heilscher, preceded her in death.
Survivors include: her husband, Iven Vogelsang of Ben Arnold; 3 Sons, John Andy
Vogelsang of Ben Aronld, Ben Vogelsang of Cameron, Bill Vogelsang of Cameron; 2
daughters, Jean Lester of LaGrange, Linda McClure of Temple; sisters Elise Wier
of Round Rock, Eleanor Montfort of Austin, Rosa Lee Rice of Portland, Oregon;
12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren
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Walzel, Anita Louise
Anita Louise Walzel, 70 of Cameron died Saturday, December 27 in a Cameron
nursing facility. Services 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Monica's Catholic Church.
Rosary 6:00 p.m. Sunday at chapel. Burial will be in the St. Monica's Cemetery.
Miss Walzel was born September 28, 1933 to Emil Joe and Annie Richter Walzel in
Milam County. She was a 1953 graduate of C. H. Yoe High School and had worked as
a retail sales clerk in Cameron for many years. She was a member of St. Monica's
Catholic Church, the St. Monica's Ladies Society and Central Texas Hospital
Auxiliary. Survivors include; brother, Joe Walzel and sister Eugenia Turner both
of Cameron.
Wheeler, R. L., Jr.
R. L. Wheeler, Jr. 67, of Holland, Texas died Sunday May 18 at his home. Services
10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Academy. Burial Val Verde
Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple.
Mr. Wheeler was born November 17, 1935 to Robert Leroy and Mildred Baskin Wheeler
in Three Rivers. He was a graduate of C. H. Yoe High School in Cameron in 1955.
He served in the U. S. Air Force and was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Academy. He was a shipping coordinator of Wilson Art for 27 years. He married
Becky Mason June 10, 1961 in Academy. Survivors include his wife: Becky Wheeler
of Holland, daughter, Luanna Bennight of Academy, two sons, Kevin Wheeler of
Holland and Shawn Wheeler of Sturgis, S.D., two sisters, Rita Buff of Mathis,and Modene
Fincher of Cameron and one brother James C. Wheeler of Milano and 5 Grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Academy.
Williams, Imogene "Jean"
Imogene "Jean" Williams, 79, of Rockdale died Sunday, February 16, in Houston. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, February 19, 2003 Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home with
burial in the Little River Cemetery.
She was born January 19, 1924 in Maysfield to Elbert and Kathleen Hollingsworth.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 51 years, Garland
Williams.
She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Billy
Wedemeyer of Houston; one niece and her husband, Lisa and Jimmie Wilson of LaPorte, two
great nephews, Byars and Brooks Wilson and one great niece, Baylee Wilson of LaPorte; one
stepdaughter and her husband, Shirley and Jim Tooke, of Aurora, Colorado; one stepson,
Duane Williams, of Rockdale.
Whittington, Riley Hunt, Jr.
Riley Hunt Whittington, Jr. 73, of Brazoria and formerly of Milam
County, died Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at his residence. Graveside
services were held Friday, February 7, at Marlow Cemetery near
Cameron.
Mr. Whittington, a retired heavy equipment operator, was born November
3, 1929 in the Port Sullivan community of Milam County to Riley H. and
Eva Bell Burkeen Whittington.
He married Bobbie Faye Black on August 25, 1949. Mr. Whittington was
preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Whittington of Brazoria; a daughter,
Betty Faye Fuhrman of Brazoria, 1 brother, Mose Whittington of Houston;
a sister, Myrlene Roberts of Waco; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
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Zalesky, Alvin Anton
Alvin Anton Zalesky, 72 of Cameron died Friday October 17 at his home. Services
1:00 p.m. Monday at funeral home. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Zalesky, a
retired metal service worker for Aluminum Company of America, was born February 1, 1931
in Buckholts to Anton and Annie (Olis) Zalesky. He married Lucille James and she
preceded him in death in 1997. Survivors include: sons, Jimmy Zalesky and Danny Zalesky
both of Cameron; mother, Annie Zalesky of Austin; 2 brothers, Franklin Zalesky of Alvin,
Leon Zalesky of Cameron; 3 sisters, Della Keeshan of Austin, Molly Guthrie of
Austin, Janice Miles of Austin; 1 grandchild and 4 step-grandchildren
Zavrel, Louis Anton
Louis Anton Zavrel, 82, of Rockdale, died Thursday, October 9, 2003 in a Rockdale
nursing home. Services 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Burial
Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery in Marak. Mr. Zavrel was born March 30,
1921 in Cameron to V. L. and Mary (Sklenar) Zavrel. He retired from Aluminum
Company of America in 1983 as a crane operator. He was an army veteran of World
War II. He was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church, VFW Lodge 6525 in
Rockdale and the KJT Lodge #39 of Marak. Survivors include: Long-time friend and
companion, Helen Horelica of Rockdale; stepson, Frank (Toy) Horelica of Rockdale;
4 sisters, Sister Genevieve Zavrel of Victoria, Helen Hubnik of Cameron, Frances
Zavrel of Cameron and Annie Mae Jochec of Marak; grandson Tony Schlemmer
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