Ollie Newson
No services are planned for Ollie "Freeman" Newson, 83, of Bartlett. Mr. Newson died Saturday, April 6, at his residence. He was born May 14, 1940 in La Grange to Leslie and Mary Newson. He attended schools in Bartlett. He worked for the City of Bartlett for several years and did farm work for Lynn Brock for ten years. He was a member of a Baptist church in Schwertner. Survivors include a son of Taylor; and two sisters, Darlene Martin of Killeen and Rosie Robinson of Temple.
No services are planned for Ollie "Freeman" Newson, 83, of Bartlett. Mr. Newson died Saturday, April 6, at his residence. He was born May 14, 1940 in La Grange to Leslie and Mary Newson. He attended schools in Bartlett. He worked for the City of Bartlett for several years and did farm work for Lynn Brock for ten years. He was a member of a Baptist church in Schwertner. Survivors include a son of Taylor; and two sisters, Darlene Martin of Killeen and Rosie Robinson of Temple.
Allan Persky
Services for Allan Ray Persky, 78, of Bartlett will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery.
Mr. Persky died Saturday, March 23, at a Temple hospital.
He was born in 1945 in Bartlett to Raymond and Leona Persky. He lived in Central Texas all of his life. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southwestern University in Georgtown. He was a farmer and rancher. In 2005 he became a licensed real estate agent. He married Dorothy Cervenka in 1971.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Amanda Craig, Vicki Persky and Lacey Henry; three brothers, Wayne Persky, Ronnie Persky and James Persky; two sisters, Imogene Persky Morris and Linda Persky Chaffin; and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett.
Services for Allan Ray Persky, 78, of Bartlett will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery.
Mr. Persky died Saturday, March 23, at a Temple hospital.
He was born in 1945 in Bartlett to Raymond and Leona Persky. He lived in Central Texas all of his life. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southwestern University in Georgtown. He was a farmer and rancher. In 2005 he became a licensed real estate agent. He married Dorothy Cervenka in 1971.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Amanda Craig, Vicki Persky and Lacey Henry; three brothers, Wayne Persky, Ronnie Persky and James Persky; two sisters, Imogene Persky Morris and Linda Persky Chaffin; and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett.
Alice "Evelyn" Lovelace Faulkner Anderson
Evelyn Anderson, 92, of Davilla Tx gained her angel wings Sunday Jan 14, 2024. Evelyn was born Oct. 28, 1931 in San Gabriel, TX to Thomas Howard and Margaret Ellen Lovelace. She married Hubbard Keith Faulkner on Dec. 6, 1947. When Hubbard died, she married Richard Allen Anderson, who also preceded her in death.
Evelyn was a loving wife, mom, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved cooking for her family and always had a smile on her face. She lived in Davilla for over 70 years.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Thelma Louise Carr Marx and Nola Faye Dubec, brother Thomas Howard "Cowboy" Lovelace, Jr, son Hubbard Keith Faulkner, Jr. and daughter-in-law Rosemary Faulkner.
Evelyn is survived by son, Steven Faulkner (late Rosemary), Daughter-in-law Geraldine (late Hubbard, Jr.) Faulkner, 5 grandchildren Michelle (Ronnie) Saverse, Darrell (Mary) Faulkner, Shane (Kim) Faulkner, Shannon (Ashley) Faulkner, and Stefanie Faulkner, 10 great grandchildren Brandon Gordon, Clint Gordon, Sierra (Derick) White, Sydney (Adan) Payne, Eric Esquivel, Alyssa Esquivel, Anthony Esquivel, Samantha Faulkner, Sawyer Faulkner, Simon Faulkner, and 3 great great grandchildren Stormi Kate White, Presley Gordon, and Preston Gordon, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation was held Thursday Jan 18, 2024 from 6pm-8pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett. Funeral services were at 10am Friday Jan 19, 2024 at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett with Bro. Randy Holtzclaw and Bro. Billy Crow officiating. Burial will follow at Davilla Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons Shannon Faulkner and Ronnie Saverse, great grandsons Eric Esquivel, Anthony Esquivel, and Sawyer Faulkner, and nephews Vance Dubec, Jim Davis, and Donnie Davis.
Honorary pallbearers were grandsons Darrell Faulkner, Shane Faulkner, Great grandsons Derick White and Adan Payne, and nephews Ronnie York and Mike Davis.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home for the love and excellent care they provided Evelyn for her last 2.5 years, the staff at Scott & White hospital for their care on her last day, Bro. Randy Holtzclaw and Bro. Billy Crow for their kind words, and Scooter Dubec (nephew) for the beautiful music.
Evelyn Anderson, 92, of Davilla Tx gained her angel wings Sunday Jan 14, 2024. Evelyn was born Oct. 28, 1931 in San Gabriel, TX to Thomas Howard and Margaret Ellen Lovelace. She married Hubbard Keith Faulkner on Dec. 6, 1947. When Hubbard died, she married Richard Allen Anderson, who also preceded her in death.
Evelyn was a loving wife, mom, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved cooking for her family and always had a smile on her face. She lived in Davilla for over 70 years.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Thelma Louise Carr Marx and Nola Faye Dubec, brother Thomas Howard "Cowboy" Lovelace, Jr, son Hubbard Keith Faulkner, Jr. and daughter-in-law Rosemary Faulkner.
Evelyn is survived by son, Steven Faulkner (late Rosemary), Daughter-in-law Geraldine (late Hubbard, Jr.) Faulkner, 5 grandchildren Michelle (Ronnie) Saverse, Darrell (Mary) Faulkner, Shane (Kim) Faulkner, Shannon (Ashley) Faulkner, and Stefanie Faulkner, 10 great grandchildren Brandon Gordon, Clint Gordon, Sierra (Derick) White, Sydney (Adan) Payne, Eric Esquivel, Alyssa Esquivel, Anthony Esquivel, Samantha Faulkner, Sawyer Faulkner, Simon Faulkner, and 3 great great grandchildren Stormi Kate White, Presley Gordon, and Preston Gordon, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation was held Thursday Jan 18, 2024 from 6pm-8pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett. Funeral services were at 10am Friday Jan 19, 2024 at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett with Bro. Randy Holtzclaw and Bro. Billy Crow officiating. Burial will follow at Davilla Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons Shannon Faulkner and Ronnie Saverse, great grandsons Eric Esquivel, Anthony Esquivel, and Sawyer Faulkner, and nephews Vance Dubec, Jim Davis, and Donnie Davis.
Honorary pallbearers were grandsons Darrell Faulkner, Shane Faulkner, Great grandsons Derick White and Adan Payne, and nephews Ronnie York and Mike Davis.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home for the love and excellent care they provided Evelyn for her last 2.5 years, the staff at Scott & White hospital for their care on her last day, Bro. Randy Holtzclaw and Bro. Billy Crow for their kind words, and Scooter Dubec (nephew) for the beautiful music.
Margaret "Mag" Thaler
Services for Margaret “Mag” Henrietta Thaler, 93, of Bartlett will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 20, at St. Jobn Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial will be in St. John’s Luthern Church Cemetery in Bartlett. Mrs. Thaler died Sunday, Jan. 14. She was born June 19, 1930, in Detmold to William “Bill” and Margaret Rodenbeck. She married Norman “Cooper” Leroy Thaler on May 25, 1950. They lived in Austin and later in Bartlett. enjoyed raising her boys in their homes in Austin, and later in Bartlett. She was a bookkeeper at Western Auto in Bartlett. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include three sons, Doug Thaler of Bartlett, David Thaler of Sparks, Nev., and Bryon Thaler of Belton; a sister: Polly Miller; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Goodnight Funeral Home of Bartlett is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Margaret “Mag” Henrietta Thaler, 93, of Bartlett will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 20, at St. Jobn Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial will be in St. John’s Luthern Church Cemetery in Bartlett. Mrs. Thaler died Sunday, Jan. 14. She was born June 19, 1930, in Detmold to William “Bill” and Margaret Rodenbeck. She married Norman “Cooper” Leroy Thaler on May 25, 1950. They lived in Austin and later in Bartlett. enjoyed raising her boys in their homes in Austin, and later in Bartlett. She was a bookkeeper at Western Auto in Bartlett. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include three sons, Doug Thaler of Bartlett, David Thaler of Sparks, Nev., and Bryon Thaler of Belton; a sister: Polly Miller; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Goodnight Funeral Home of Bartlett is in charge of arrangements.
Lucian Wayne Davis
Lucian Wayne Davis died on December 31, 2023. Born October 26th, 1946 in Davilla, Texas, to Lester “Peck” and Laura Davis. Wayne was raised in Davilla and graduated from Bartlett High School. He owned a painting business in his early years with his brothers before joining the Air Force where he was stationed in Japan, Turkey, and the Philippines as well as state side assignments in Nevada, Texas, Alaska and Kansas. He retired as a Master Sergeant in Wichita Kansas in 1991. Afterwards he worked as a long haul truck driver a couple of years before he spent another ten years self employed as a builder. He loved hunting and fishing, especially with his grandson Austin and enjoyed taking his family and friends on camping trips to Fall River Kansas. He used his camper trailer to travel between Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma to spend time with his family across the three states. In his later years, he helped out with grandkids, moving in to help with his son and granddaughters after they lost their mother young to cancer. When not fixing them breakfast and getting their hair in ponytails for school, he enjoyed catching a game, being on the golf course with his kids, or helping them with a project. A master problem solver, he could figure out how to fix or build just about anything and even received a patent on a deer hauler he invented. He was a father figure to not just his children but many of their close friends as well. He was loved by all who knew him, touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Sue, brother James and daughter in law Kelsey. Survived by his sisters Patty Cargill, Marie Lovelace, Melanie Davey and Cindy Davis and his brother Greg Davis. As well as his children Kenneth Davis and Christy Davis and his grandchildren Austin Davis, Cameron Davis and Avery Davis, as well as multiple nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who became family. Wayne was laid to rest near his parents in Davilla Cemetery January 6th with full military honors.
Lucian Wayne Davis died on December 31, 2023. Born October 26th, 1946 in Davilla, Texas, to Lester “Peck” and Laura Davis. Wayne was raised in Davilla and graduated from Bartlett High School. He owned a painting business in his early years with his brothers before joining the Air Force where he was stationed in Japan, Turkey, and the Philippines as well as state side assignments in Nevada, Texas, Alaska and Kansas. He retired as a Master Sergeant in Wichita Kansas in 1991. Afterwards he worked as a long haul truck driver a couple of years before he spent another ten years self employed as a builder. He loved hunting and fishing, especially with his grandson Austin and enjoyed taking his family and friends on camping trips to Fall River Kansas. He used his camper trailer to travel between Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma to spend time with his family across the three states. In his later years, he helped out with grandkids, moving in to help with his son and granddaughters after they lost their mother young to cancer. When not fixing them breakfast and getting their hair in ponytails for school, he enjoyed catching a game, being on the golf course with his kids, or helping them with a project. A master problem solver, he could figure out how to fix or build just about anything and even received a patent on a deer hauler he invented. He was a father figure to not just his children but many of their close friends as well. He was loved by all who knew him, touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Sue, brother James and daughter in law Kelsey. Survived by his sisters Patty Cargill, Marie Lovelace, Melanie Davey and Cindy Davis and his brother Greg Davis. As well as his children Kenneth Davis and Christy Davis and his grandchildren Austin Davis, Cameron Davis and Avery Davis, as well as multiple nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who became family. Wayne was laid to rest near his parents in Davilla Cemetery January 6th with full military honors.
Robert Louie Steglich
Robert Louie Steglich, 84, of Bartlett passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Robert was born February 20, 1939, in Temple to Louie and Edna Steglich. He grew up in Bartlett with his younger sister, Etoile. He attended Bartlett ISD all twelve years, graduating in 1957. He began his long farming career during his senior year when he purchased his first farm near Bartlett. Robert completed Texas National Guard training in June 1957 and then enlisted with the 49th Armored Division of Texas National Guard in March 1960. He served in the 3d Medium Tank Battalion 112th Armor U.S. Army division. During his service, Robert was awarded a Texas Service Medal. He returned to the Texas National Guard before being honorably discharged in February 1965.
Robert loved to share many stories of his time working as a ginner in Bartlett and Lubbock. He was also a founding stockholder for the Hol-Bart Gin in Holland. Robert married Joyce Marie Jones on June 29, 1966. They raised four children in the Holland/Bartlett area: Robert Wayne, Melanie Marie, Rhonda Kay, and Kevin Thomas. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Louie Ernest Steglich and Edna Etoile Beard Steglich; and his sister, Etoile Elaine Steglich.
Robert is survived by: his wife of 57 years, Joyce Marie Jones Steglich; his children: Robert Wayne (Evelyn) Steglich, Melanie Marie (Ray) Roberts, Rhonda Kay (Andy) Snyder, and Kevin Thomas (Windy) Steglich; 13 grandchildren: Erin Elaine, Clara Ann, and James Robert Steglich; Brandon Ray Roberts and Sarena Marie (Zac) Waller; Rachel Marie (Wyatt) Archer, Michelle Ann (Jeb) Zolman, and Logan Tracy, Katherine Elizabeth, and Jacob Andrew Snyder; Bryson Thomas, Hope Ann, and Ryan Mitchell Steglich; 6 great grandchildren and numerous cousins.
Services were be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Providence Funeral Home in Taylor assisted with arrangements.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Bell County Youth Fair Scholarship Fund. Mailing address; P.O. Box 1058, Belton, TX 76513. Please include in memory of Robert L. Steglich in the memo.
Robert Louie Steglich, 84, of Bartlett passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Robert was born February 20, 1939, in Temple to Louie and Edna Steglich. He grew up in Bartlett with his younger sister, Etoile. He attended Bartlett ISD all twelve years, graduating in 1957. He began his long farming career during his senior year when he purchased his first farm near Bartlett. Robert completed Texas National Guard training in June 1957 and then enlisted with the 49th Armored Division of Texas National Guard in March 1960. He served in the 3d Medium Tank Battalion 112th Armor U.S. Army division. During his service, Robert was awarded a Texas Service Medal. He returned to the Texas National Guard before being honorably discharged in February 1965.
Robert loved to share many stories of his time working as a ginner in Bartlett and Lubbock. He was also a founding stockholder for the Hol-Bart Gin in Holland. Robert married Joyce Marie Jones on June 29, 1966. They raised four children in the Holland/Bartlett area: Robert Wayne, Melanie Marie, Rhonda Kay, and Kevin Thomas. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Louie Ernest Steglich and Edna Etoile Beard Steglich; and his sister, Etoile Elaine Steglich.
Robert is survived by: his wife of 57 years, Joyce Marie Jones Steglich; his children: Robert Wayne (Evelyn) Steglich, Melanie Marie (Ray) Roberts, Rhonda Kay (Andy) Snyder, and Kevin Thomas (Windy) Steglich; 13 grandchildren: Erin Elaine, Clara Ann, and James Robert Steglich; Brandon Ray Roberts and Sarena Marie (Zac) Waller; Rachel Marie (Wyatt) Archer, Michelle Ann (Jeb) Zolman, and Logan Tracy, Katherine Elizabeth, and Jacob Andrew Snyder; Bryson Thomas, Hope Ann, and Ryan Mitchell Steglich; 6 great grandchildren and numerous cousins.
Services were be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Providence Funeral Home in Taylor assisted with arrangements.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Bell County Youth Fair Scholarship Fund. Mailing address; P.O. Box 1058, Belton, TX 76513. Please include in memory of Robert L. Steglich in the memo.
Donna-Marie Ortiz
Services for Donna-Marie Ortiz, 51, of Bartlett was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023, at SS. Cyril & Methodious Catholic Church in Granger.
Mrs. Ortiz died Wednesday, Dec. 13.
She was born March 9, 1972, at Portsmouth Naval Base, Va., to Louis and Elizabeth Guerra. She worked for Cadence Bank for more than 30 years. Survivors include her husband, Lee Ortiz Jr.; a daughter, Krista Ortiz; a son, Colby Ortiz, her parents; a sister, Samantha Guerra; and five grandchildren.
Visitation was at 6-8 p.m. Monday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m.
Services for Donna-Marie Ortiz, 51, of Bartlett was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023, at SS. Cyril & Methodious Catholic Church in Granger.
Mrs. Ortiz died Wednesday, Dec. 13.
She was born March 9, 1972, at Portsmouth Naval Base, Va., to Louis and Elizabeth Guerra. She worked for Cadence Bank for more than 30 years. Survivors include her husband, Lee Ortiz Jr.; a daughter, Krista Ortiz; a son, Colby Ortiz, her parents; a sister, Samantha Guerra; and five grandchildren.
Visitation was at 6-8 p.m. Monday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m.
Anna Marie Lange Mokry
Anna Marie Mokry passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by family. Visitation services were Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 from 5-7:00 pm at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, 3110 Airport Road, Temple, TX. Funeral services were held Monday, December 18, 2023 at 11:00am at Saint Luke Catholic Church, 2807 Oakdale Dr., Temple, TX. Burial followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, FM 485 near Cyclone.
Anna was born on April 27, 1940 in Bartlett, Texas to Alvin & Olga (Voigt) Lange. The youngest of three children, she grew up on a farm in Bartlett learning to drive a tractor before a car. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1958. She married Edward J. Mokry Sr. on April 25, 1959 at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger. They were married 63 years before his passing on July 24, 2022.
Anna and Edward had four children and while the children were young, she was a homemaker. She began working at Sears in the Temple Mall first selling TVs & stereos and later working in Customer Service. In 1992, she began working for RVOS Insurance in as an Underwriter and later retired in 2005. She loved cooking, sewing and quilting in later years. She was a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. Family always came first. Anna and Edward were founding members of St. Luke Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Robert & Franklin Lange, sisters-in-law, Delores Mackey and Sybil Heselmber, brothers-in-law, Erwin Heselmeyer and Clyde Skrhak.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Brenda Mokry & husband Mike Atkinson, Diane Mills & husband Troy Mills, Carol Hammer & husband Tony Hammer; a son Edward J Mokry, Jr. and wife Jackie Mokry; grandchildren, Megan Downing & husband Paul, Chase Crocker & wife Michelle, Nicolas Hammer, David Witcher & wife Amy, Angela Mills and Carmen Ellis and 14 great-grandchildren.
Also, sisters-in-laws, Pansy Lange, Georgie Edmonds, Dorothy Skrhak and Linda Mokry; brothers-in-law, David Edmonds & Joe Mokry; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brookdale Western Hills and Baylor Scott & White Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Anna Marie Mokry passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by family. Visitation services were Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 from 5-7:00 pm at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, 3110 Airport Road, Temple, TX. Funeral services were held Monday, December 18, 2023 at 11:00am at Saint Luke Catholic Church, 2807 Oakdale Dr., Temple, TX. Burial followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, FM 485 near Cyclone.
Anna was born on April 27, 1940 in Bartlett, Texas to Alvin & Olga (Voigt) Lange. The youngest of three children, she grew up on a farm in Bartlett learning to drive a tractor before a car. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1958. She married Edward J. Mokry Sr. on April 25, 1959 at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger. They were married 63 years before his passing on July 24, 2022.
Anna and Edward had four children and while the children were young, she was a homemaker. She began working at Sears in the Temple Mall first selling TVs & stereos and later working in Customer Service. In 1992, she began working for RVOS Insurance in as an Underwriter and later retired in 2005. She loved cooking, sewing and quilting in later years. She was a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. Family always came first. Anna and Edward were founding members of St. Luke Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Robert & Franklin Lange, sisters-in-law, Delores Mackey and Sybil Heselmber, brothers-in-law, Erwin Heselmeyer and Clyde Skrhak.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Brenda Mokry & husband Mike Atkinson, Diane Mills & husband Troy Mills, Carol Hammer & husband Tony Hammer; a son Edward J Mokry, Jr. and wife Jackie Mokry; grandchildren, Megan Downing & husband Paul, Chase Crocker & wife Michelle, Nicolas Hammer, David Witcher & wife Amy, Angela Mills and Carmen Ellis and 14 great-grandchildren.
Also, sisters-in-laws, Pansy Lange, Georgie Edmonds, Dorothy Skrhak and Linda Mokry; brothers-in-law, David Edmonds & Joe Mokry; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brookdale Western Hills and Baylor Scott & White Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Carmen Rodriguez
Carmen Rodriguez, 88, also lovingly known as “Momo”, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Baylor Scott & White in
Temple, Texas. On October 31, 1954, she married her love of her life, late husband Placido Rodriguez, Sr. known as “Popo” and for the next
68 years they built their home and raised their family of seven in Bartlett, Texas. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother which gave her great joy. For more than 35 years, Carmen devoted her life to helping the elderly population at the local nursing home as a certified nursing assistant. Carmen also devoted 10 years in Bartlett’s family grocery store business. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing at local bingo halls and cooking special meals for her family. Some of the favorites included her carne guisada, her famous empanadas, and homemade banana pudding. Carmen was born September 29, 1935 in San Benito, Texas to Genaro and Camila Tamez.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Genaro and Camila Tamez; her husband, Placido Rodriguez, Sr.; her siblings: Margarita Hernandez, Carlos Tamez, Abelardo “Lalo” Tamez, and Ernesto Tamez, Sr.; and great granddaughter, Alexys Carrillo. She is survived by her seven children: Sylvia Salazar, Sally Fuentes (Benny), Placido Rodriguez, Jr. (late Judy), Alice Solis (Ricky), Benny Rodriguez (Patsy), Jesse Rodriguez, Sr. (Belia), Melinda Anderson (Steven); 18 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and four great-great
grandchildren. She also leaves behind great friends, many of whom she spent time with playing bingo. Services were held on Monday
October 9, 2023 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas officiated by Rev. Hilario Guajardo. The visitation was at 9
a.m. followed by Rosary at 10 a.m. then funeral mass at 11 a.m. The burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger, Texas. Pallbearers include her six grandsons: Justin Salazar, Brandon Salazar, Eric Solis, Jesse Rodriguez Jr., Joshua Rodriguez, and Colton Anderson.
The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors and nurses for the care and attention to Carmen while at Baylor Scott and White in Temple, Texas. Services in the care of Broecker Funeral Home of Salado. Please
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Carmen Rodriguez, 88, also lovingly known as “Momo”, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Baylor Scott & White in
Temple, Texas. On October 31, 1954, she married her love of her life, late husband Placido Rodriguez, Sr. known as “Popo” and for the next
68 years they built their home and raised their family of seven in Bartlett, Texas. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother which gave her great joy. For more than 35 years, Carmen devoted her life to helping the elderly population at the local nursing home as a certified nursing assistant. Carmen also devoted 10 years in Bartlett’s family grocery store business. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing at local bingo halls and cooking special meals for her family. Some of the favorites included her carne guisada, her famous empanadas, and homemade banana pudding. Carmen was born September 29, 1935 in San Benito, Texas to Genaro and Camila Tamez.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Genaro and Camila Tamez; her husband, Placido Rodriguez, Sr.; her siblings: Margarita Hernandez, Carlos Tamez, Abelardo “Lalo” Tamez, and Ernesto Tamez, Sr.; and great granddaughter, Alexys Carrillo. She is survived by her seven children: Sylvia Salazar, Sally Fuentes (Benny), Placido Rodriguez, Jr. (late Judy), Alice Solis (Ricky), Benny Rodriguez (Patsy), Jesse Rodriguez, Sr. (Belia), Melinda Anderson (Steven); 18 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and four great-great
grandchildren. She also leaves behind great friends, many of whom she spent time with playing bingo. Services were held on Monday
October 9, 2023 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas officiated by Rev. Hilario Guajardo. The visitation was at 9
a.m. followed by Rosary at 10 a.m. then funeral mass at 11 a.m. The burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger, Texas. Pallbearers include her six grandsons: Justin Salazar, Brandon Salazar, Eric Solis, Jesse Rodriguez Jr., Joshua Rodriguez, and Colton Anderson.
The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors and nurses for the care and attention to Carmen while at Baylor Scott and White in Temple, Texas. Services in the care of Broecker Funeral Home of Salado. Please
sign the guestbook: broeckerfuneralhome.com
Ernest Fletcher
Services for Ernest Fletcher, 82, of Bartlett were held Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11:00AM at Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church
529 South Bowie Street in Bartlett. Mr. Fletcher died Saturday, September 30, in a Temple hospital. Branford Dawson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ernest Lee Fletcher was born on April 1, 1941 to Pete and Gregoria Trejo Fletcher in Skinner Hill, Texas. He attended school in Bartlett ISD in Bartlett. He attended Holy Temple COGIC in Bartlettwi. Ernest was a farmer where he drove tractors until he started working at the Hill Grainery in Bartlett and Granger, Texas. He worked at the grainery as a loader and unloader for over 50 years. He met and married his “Honey” Inez Thomas and was married until her passing in 2000. Ernest loved to fish, hang out with his guys on the weekend, hunting (rabbits), and watching his westerns.
He was preceded in death by his wife Inez Fletcher “Honey”; his parents Pete and Gregoria Fletcher; daughter, Patricia Jackson; brothers, Jessie Fletcher Sr. and John Fletcher Sr; and sister, Mary Gadison.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories; son Jimmy Fletcher (Jacqueline) of Temple, Texas; daughters Linda Gilmore of Temple, Texas, Annie Pearl of Waco, Texas and Beverly Bradford of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Walker (Wadie) of Bartlett, Texas and Shirley Crathers of Taylor, Texas; seven grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and a host of additional family and friends.
Services for Ernest Fletcher, 82, of Bartlett were held Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11:00AM at Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church
529 South Bowie Street in Bartlett. Mr. Fletcher died Saturday, September 30, in a Temple hospital. Branford Dawson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ernest Lee Fletcher was born on April 1, 1941 to Pete and Gregoria Trejo Fletcher in Skinner Hill, Texas. He attended school in Bartlett ISD in Bartlett. He attended Holy Temple COGIC in Bartlettwi. Ernest was a farmer where he drove tractors until he started working at the Hill Grainery in Bartlett and Granger, Texas. He worked at the grainery as a loader and unloader for over 50 years. He met and married his “Honey” Inez Thomas and was married until her passing in 2000. Ernest loved to fish, hang out with his guys on the weekend, hunting (rabbits), and watching his westerns.
He was preceded in death by his wife Inez Fletcher “Honey”; his parents Pete and Gregoria Fletcher; daughter, Patricia Jackson; brothers, Jessie Fletcher Sr. and John Fletcher Sr; and sister, Mary Gadison.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories; son Jimmy Fletcher (Jacqueline) of Temple, Texas; daughters Linda Gilmore of Temple, Texas, Annie Pearl of Waco, Texas and Beverly Bradford of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Walker (Wadie) of Bartlett, Texas and Shirley Crathers of Taylor, Texas; seven grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and a host of additional family and friends.
Larry Joe Cavanaugh
Larry Joe Cavanaugh, known as “Joe,” to most family and friends, was born on June 27, 1946 to the late Doris Lynn Voight and lovingly raised by both Doris and Wallace Voight. He graduated from Bartlett High School and continued his education to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree from Sam Houston State University. He married his greatest love Irene Marie Pavlasek on June 15, 1968, shortly after they married, he enlisted in the army and was sent to Korea, where he worked on Nike Missiles. Together, Joe and Irene enjoyed many trips to Fredericksburg looking for antiques, he loved antiques, especially his Fenton collection. Joe and Irene just celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Joe worked as the Postmaster for the United States Postal Service in Bartlett, Texas until retirement. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, and ranching. He was also actively involved in the American Legion Post 183 in Bartlett.
Joe is survived by his wife, Irene Cavanaugh, son, Kevin Cavanaugh (Joann and son Gavin). Sister Tina Steglich (Travis), Grandchildren, Kailey Mahlock (Logan), Cameron Cavanaugh, Kaycee Cavanaugh. Sister-in-law, Patsy Hightower (Jim), brother-in-law, Don Grigsby. Nephews Thomas Steglich, Todd Steglich (Liz), Brandon Grigsby, nieces Amy Martinka (Phillip), Heidi Cooper (Brad), great nieces, Emily Steglich, Emma, Abigail Martinka, Addison Cooper, great nephews Aydon, Kyle Grigsby, Archie, Claude Steglich.
Joe is proceeded in death by his parents Wallace & Doris Voight and Father and mother-in-law Johnnie & Germilla Pavalasek and sister-in-law Linda Grigsby.
A memorial service for Larry will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation in Joe’s honor to the American Legion Post 183 in Bartlett to assist with scholarships and Veterans.
The family of Larry Joe Cavanaugh wishes to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.goodnightfuneral.com for the Cavanaugh family.
Larry Joe Cavanaugh, known as “Joe,” to most family and friends, was born on June 27, 1946 to the late Doris Lynn Voight and lovingly raised by both Doris and Wallace Voight. He graduated from Bartlett High School and continued his education to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree from Sam Houston State University. He married his greatest love Irene Marie Pavlasek on June 15, 1968, shortly after they married, he enlisted in the army and was sent to Korea, where he worked on Nike Missiles. Together, Joe and Irene enjoyed many trips to Fredericksburg looking for antiques, he loved antiques, especially his Fenton collection. Joe and Irene just celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Joe worked as the Postmaster for the United States Postal Service in Bartlett, Texas until retirement. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, and ranching. He was also actively involved in the American Legion Post 183 in Bartlett.
Joe is survived by his wife, Irene Cavanaugh, son, Kevin Cavanaugh (Joann and son Gavin). Sister Tina Steglich (Travis), Grandchildren, Kailey Mahlock (Logan), Cameron Cavanaugh, Kaycee Cavanaugh. Sister-in-law, Patsy Hightower (Jim), brother-in-law, Don Grigsby. Nephews Thomas Steglich, Todd Steglich (Liz), Brandon Grigsby, nieces Amy Martinka (Phillip), Heidi Cooper (Brad), great nieces, Emily Steglich, Emma, Abigail Martinka, Addison Cooper, great nephews Aydon, Kyle Grigsby, Archie, Claude Steglich.
Joe is proceeded in death by his parents Wallace & Doris Voight and Father and mother-in-law Johnnie & Germilla Pavalasek and sister-in-law Linda Grigsby.
A memorial service for Larry will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation in Joe’s honor to the American Legion Post 183 in Bartlett to assist with scholarships and Veterans.
The family of Larry Joe Cavanaugh wishes to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.goodnightfuneral.com for the Cavanaugh family.
Raymond Michael Rydell
Raymond Michael Rydell, age 84 of Davilla, died Monday August 21, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10:00AM on Friday August 25 at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale, with burial to follow in Davilla Cemetery.
Donald Pacha
Donald Ray Pacha, “Donnie”, 71, of Bartlett, Texas, passed away on February 20th, 2023.
Donnie was born in Taylor, TX on June 3rd 1951 to the late Leroy and Adeline Pacha. He graduated from Bartlett high school and continued on to receive a Associates degree with honors from Temple Junior College. He married Lillian Maresh on June 16th 1973; they were married for 49 years.
He worked as a General Contractor for his own company, Pacha Construction for over 40 years. Donnie enjoyed carpentry, gardening, and canning. He was also actively involved in his grandchildren’s lives.
Donnie is survived by his wife Lillian Pacha, children Nicole “Nikki” and son-in-law Chad Marek, Brent and daughter-in-law Amber Pacha, Justin and daughter-in-law Kristie Pacha, sister Peggy Pacha, grandchildren Colton and Colby Marek, Grace and Noah Pacha, Corporal Antonio Gallegos, Marissa and Audrey Pacha.
A visitation was held on Friday February 24, 2023 from 6pm-8pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX. Funeral services were at 1pm on Saturday February 25, 2023 at Goodnight Funeral Home. Burial followed at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger, TX.
Pallbearers were Colton Marek, Colby Marek, Harold Marek, David Marek, Brandon Grisby, and Heath Henderson. Honorary pallbearers are Don Grisby, Victor Marek, James Mertz, Corporal Antonio Gallegos, and Noah Pacha.
Raymond Michael Rydell, age 84 of Davilla, died Monday August 21, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10:00AM on Friday August 25 at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale, with burial to follow in Davilla Cemetery.
Donald Pacha
Donald Ray Pacha, “Donnie”, 71, of Bartlett, Texas, passed away on February 20th, 2023.
Donnie was born in Taylor, TX on June 3rd 1951 to the late Leroy and Adeline Pacha. He graduated from Bartlett high school and continued on to receive a Associates degree with honors from Temple Junior College. He married Lillian Maresh on June 16th 1973; they were married for 49 years.
He worked as a General Contractor for his own company, Pacha Construction for over 40 years. Donnie enjoyed carpentry, gardening, and canning. He was also actively involved in his grandchildren’s lives.
Donnie is survived by his wife Lillian Pacha, children Nicole “Nikki” and son-in-law Chad Marek, Brent and daughter-in-law Amber Pacha, Justin and daughter-in-law Kristie Pacha, sister Peggy Pacha, grandchildren Colton and Colby Marek, Grace and Noah Pacha, Corporal Antonio Gallegos, Marissa and Audrey Pacha.
A visitation was held on Friday February 24, 2023 from 6pm-8pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX. Funeral services were at 1pm on Saturday February 25, 2023 at Goodnight Funeral Home. Burial followed at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger, TX.
Pallbearers were Colton Marek, Colby Marek, Harold Marek, David Marek, Brandon Grisby, and Heath Henderson. Honorary pallbearers are Don Grisby, Victor Marek, James Mertz, Corporal Antonio Gallegos, and Noah Pacha.
William Ellis Ware
Our Lord welcomed his faithful servant William Ellis Ware into his eternal home on January 23, 2023. Bill was born to Ellis Barton Ware and Agnes Gaynell Wiederspahn Ware at the family farm in Bartlett Texas on July 25, 1937. After graduating from the University of Texas in January 1961, he began work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where he worked In Texas and St Louis, Missouri until his retirement as Assistant Comptroller, Corporate Taxes in December 2000. He married Margaret (Meg) Mehl in Kansas City, Missouri on December 23, 1967.
Bill enjoyed family and friends above all. In 1966 he gained a “little brother” Dan Georges who remained a brother until his death in December 2022. His activities included outdoor adventures with the Boy Scouts, rose growing, travel, and activities with his church.
He is survived by his wife Meg, daughters Liesel Urban and Sara Lianne Ware, and son Michael and daughter-in-law Jennifer, as well as grandchildren Angel Stivason, Alynne Urban, Margaret Urban, Steven Urban Jr., Ashlyn Ware, Madelyn Ware, Lilly Ware, two great grandchildren Braxton and Zealand Stivason, his three sisters Jean White, Linda Smith and Sara Harrison, brother-in-law Butch Smith, as well as 27 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive in San Antonio, TX. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18 , 2023 at Crown of Life Lutheran Church at 19291 Stone Oak San Antonio, TX. Graveside service will be held at Bartlett Cemetery 1200 County Road 387 Bartlett, TX 76511 at 2:00 p.m.
Guestbook available at www.missionparks.com
Our Lord welcomed his faithful servant William Ellis Ware into his eternal home on January 23, 2023. Bill was born to Ellis Barton Ware and Agnes Gaynell Wiederspahn Ware at the family farm in Bartlett Texas on July 25, 1937. After graduating from the University of Texas in January 1961, he began work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where he worked In Texas and St Louis, Missouri until his retirement as Assistant Comptroller, Corporate Taxes in December 2000. He married Margaret (Meg) Mehl in Kansas City, Missouri on December 23, 1967.
Bill enjoyed family and friends above all. In 1966 he gained a “little brother” Dan Georges who remained a brother until his death in December 2022. His activities included outdoor adventures with the Boy Scouts, rose growing, travel, and activities with his church.
He is survived by his wife Meg, daughters Liesel Urban and Sara Lianne Ware, and son Michael and daughter-in-law Jennifer, as well as grandchildren Angel Stivason, Alynne Urban, Margaret Urban, Steven Urban Jr., Ashlyn Ware, Madelyn Ware, Lilly Ware, two great grandchildren Braxton and Zealand Stivason, his three sisters Jean White, Linda Smith and Sara Harrison, brother-in-law Butch Smith, as well as 27 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive in San Antonio, TX. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18 , 2023 at Crown of Life Lutheran Church at 19291 Stone Oak San Antonio, TX. Graveside service will be held at Bartlett Cemetery 1200 County Road 387 Bartlett, TX 76511 at 2:00 p.m.
Guestbook available at www.missionparks.com
Samuel Ray Davis
Services for Samuel Ray Davis, 72, of Bartlett, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Temple COGIC in Bartlett. Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mr. Davis died Friday, Jan. 20, at his residence. He was born Sept. 9, 1950, to Robert Lee and Vera Mae Davis. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1989. He was elected to Bartlett City Council. He served as Mayor pro-tem. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Davis; a daughter, Samara Davis; a son, Samuel Davis Jr.; three sisters, Annie Pearl Collins, Mary Francis Walker, and Sarah Shelton; two brothers, Robert Davis, and Nathaniel Davis; and three grandchildren. W.H. Littles & Sons Mortuary in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Samuel Ray Davis, 72, of Bartlett, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Temple COGIC in Bartlett. Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mr. Davis died Friday, Jan. 20, at his residence. He was born Sept. 9, 1950, to Robert Lee and Vera Mae Davis. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1989. He was elected to Bartlett City Council. He served as Mayor pro-tem. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Davis; a daughter, Samara Davis; a son, Samuel Davis Jr.; three sisters, Annie Pearl Collins, Mary Francis Walker, and Sarah Shelton; two brothers, Robert Davis, and Nathaniel Davis; and three grandchildren. W.H. Littles & Sons Mortuary in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
James Dean Ruemke
Services for James Dean Ruemke, 71, of Bartlett were held Saturday, Jan. 21, in Holland Cemetery. Mr. Ruemke died Wednesday, Jan. 18, at a Temple hospital. He was born July 23, 1951, to Edmund and Marjorie Ruemke. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1969. He attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. He worked as an electrician. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Alissa Orozco of Temple and Adria Dixon of Iola; two brothers, Donald Ruemke of Fort Worth and Ervin Ruemke of Troy; a sister, Janice Uson of Bartlett; and seven grandchildren. Goodnight Funeral Home of Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
Services for James Dean Ruemke, 71, of Bartlett were held Saturday, Jan. 21, in Holland Cemetery. Mr. Ruemke died Wednesday, Jan. 18, at a Temple hospital. He was born July 23, 1951, to Edmund and Marjorie Ruemke. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1969. He attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. He worked as an electrician. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Alissa Orozco of Temple and Adria Dixon of Iola; two brothers, Donald Ruemke of Fort Worth and Ervin Ruemke of Troy; a sister, Janice Uson of Bartlett; and seven grandchildren. Goodnight Funeral Home of Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
Leonard Logan Janke
Services for Leonard Logan Janke, 94, of the Val Verde community will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett with the Rev. Jeremy Ullrich officiating.
Mr. Janke died Sunday, Dec. 18, at a local care center.
He was born June 10, 1928, in Milam County to John Walter and Annie Matilda Schneider Janke. He married Jelen Janell Noack at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albany on Feb. 14, 1954. He was a lifelong farmer and rancher in the Val Verde community. He served on the board of the Milam County FHA and also served as a director of the Bellfalls Electric Coop. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 526 in Holland. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett, where he served on the church council.
Survivors include his wife; a son Brandon Janke of Rogers; two daughters, Sharlet Sladecek of Morgan’s Point Resort and Jane Motl of Temple; a brother, Eugene Janke; a sister, Arlene Schwarz; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Cemetery, 30650 State Highway 95, Bartlett TX 76511.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Leonard Logan Janke, 94, of the Val Verde community will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett with the Rev. Jeremy Ullrich officiating.
Mr. Janke died Sunday, Dec. 18, at a local care center.
He was born June 10, 1928, in Milam County to John Walter and Annie Matilda Schneider Janke. He married Jelen Janell Noack at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albany on Feb. 14, 1954. He was a lifelong farmer and rancher in the Val Verde community. He served on the board of the Milam County FHA and also served as a director of the Bellfalls Electric Coop. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 526 in Holland. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett, where he served on the church council.
Survivors include his wife; a son Brandon Janke of Rogers; two daughters, Sharlet Sladecek of Morgan’s Point Resort and Jane Motl of Temple; a brother, Eugene Janke; a sister, Arlene Schwarz; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Cemetery, 30650 State Highway 95, Bartlett TX 76511.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
Arthur James White
Arthur James White, 87, of Bartlett, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2022, after being ill for some time.
Arthur was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 16, 1935, to the late Walter James White and Mary Maxie White. He married Jaydene Cummings on August 23, 1954 and remained happily married for 52 years until her passing away on February 17, 2007.
Arthur is a Korean War Veteran. He enlisted in the Army on his 17th birthday and served with the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division from December 1952 through October 1954. He then went on to serve in the Air Force until his retirement in October of 1972. He worked for the city of Taylor as a mechanic from 1982-1998. He retired from the city of Taylor in June of 1998.
Arthur was a resident of Bartlett from October of 1972 until his passing away. He was very much involved in the governing of Bartlett. He was a Municipal Court Judge, a City Councilman, and the Mayor of Bartlett. Also, shortly after his retirement from the U.S. Air Force he served as City of Bartlett police officer.
Arthur is survived by his sister, Rose Thompson, his children, Clayton White, Pamela Hightower, Mark White, and his wife Wendy White. Arthur is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Rosemary Cooper, her husband Jim Cooper, and their children Sydnee and Jared, Joshua Hightower, his wife Jacey, and Josh’s son, Ethan Hightower, Will Hightower and his son Weston, Krystal Juarez and her children Tony, Elena, Isabel, and Salma, Sarah Perez and her husband Josh Perez, and their children Alex, Amelia, Abigail, and Abel, Johnathon White the son of Patrick White, a grandson, who preceded Arthur in death.
Arthur is preceded in death by his wife, Jaydene Cummings White, a sister, Beverley Leonard and her husband, Joe Leonard, his brother Edward White, a grandson Patrick White, and a niece, Laura Leonard.
Arthur lived a very active and rich life. He loved his family very much and they in turn loved him. He will be missed very much.
A visitation for Arthur will be held Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Goodnight Funeral Home, 209 East Professor Powell Blvd, Bartlett, Texas 76511, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.goodnightfuneral.com for the White family.
Arthur James White, 87, of Bartlett, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2022, after being ill for some time.
Arthur was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 16, 1935, to the late Walter James White and Mary Maxie White. He married Jaydene Cummings on August 23, 1954 and remained happily married for 52 years until her passing away on February 17, 2007.
Arthur is a Korean War Veteran. He enlisted in the Army on his 17th birthday and served with the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division from December 1952 through October 1954. He then went on to serve in the Air Force until his retirement in October of 1972. He worked for the city of Taylor as a mechanic from 1982-1998. He retired from the city of Taylor in June of 1998.
Arthur was a resident of Bartlett from October of 1972 until his passing away. He was very much involved in the governing of Bartlett. He was a Municipal Court Judge, a City Councilman, and the Mayor of Bartlett. Also, shortly after his retirement from the U.S. Air Force he served as City of Bartlett police officer.
Arthur is survived by his sister, Rose Thompson, his children, Clayton White, Pamela Hightower, Mark White, and his wife Wendy White. Arthur is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Rosemary Cooper, her husband Jim Cooper, and their children Sydnee and Jared, Joshua Hightower, his wife Jacey, and Josh’s son, Ethan Hightower, Will Hightower and his son Weston, Krystal Juarez and her children Tony, Elena, Isabel, and Salma, Sarah Perez and her husband Josh Perez, and their children Alex, Amelia, Abigail, and Abel, Johnathon White the son of Patrick White, a grandson, who preceded Arthur in death.
Arthur is preceded in death by his wife, Jaydene Cummings White, a sister, Beverley Leonard and her husband, Joe Leonard, his brother Edward White, a grandson Patrick White, and a niece, Laura Leonard.
Arthur lived a very active and rich life. He loved his family very much and they in turn loved him. He will be missed very much.
A visitation for Arthur will be held Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Goodnight Funeral Home, 209 East Professor Powell Blvd, Bartlett, Texas 76511, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.goodnightfuneral.com for the White family.
William Arthur Mason
William Arthur Mason (“Arthur”) of Bartlett, Texas, aged 92, passed away on October 8, 2022 after a short illness.
Arthur was born on August 6, 1930 on a small farm near Bartlett, TX, to Narrie A. and Pearl Ponder Mason. He grew up in Bartlett, graduating Bartlett High School in 1948. He attended the University of Texas at Austin before returning to Bartlett to work on his father’s Hereford cattle ranch. In November 1954, he joined the State of Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (later renamed the Texas Liquor Control Board) as an inspector, then a supervisor, and finally as an assistant chief for enforcement for the state agency.
On May 10, 1956, he married Sandra Rogers Mason, with whom he had many happy years, raising two sons and sharing many wonderful life experiences. Arthur became manager of a large poultry farm and cattle ranch near Georgetown, TX, which later expanded with the opening of a commercial egg farm and hog farm. Shortly afterwards, he and his family moved from Austin to Pflugerville, TX. In 1979, Arthur was recruited to the Texas Department of Agriculture by the then- Agriculture Commissioner, where he stayed until he officially retired from state government in 1992. In 1990, he returned to Bartlett and started his pride and joy, a small turkey farm, which later grew to a 250,000-turkey operation. He also served on the Bartlett City Council for 14 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra; his parents, Narrie and Pearl Mason; and brother, Everett. He is survived by his sons, Jim (Jed) and Scott; daughter, -Teresa Blue (Bo); granddaughters, Sarah Jones (Cody) and Katie Berry (Steven); great-grandchildren, Madison, Carley, Logan and Georgia; and nephew, Mitch (Jackie), as well as many friends.
A visitation for William was held Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, Texas. The funeral service was Friday, October 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Goodnight Funeral Home.
William was laid to rest in Bartlett City Cemetery, Bartlett, TX.
William Arthur Mason (“Arthur”) of Bartlett, Texas, aged 92, passed away on October 8, 2022 after a short illness.
Arthur was born on August 6, 1930 on a small farm near Bartlett, TX, to Narrie A. and Pearl Ponder Mason. He grew up in Bartlett, graduating Bartlett High School in 1948. He attended the University of Texas at Austin before returning to Bartlett to work on his father’s Hereford cattle ranch. In November 1954, he joined the State of Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (later renamed the Texas Liquor Control Board) as an inspector, then a supervisor, and finally as an assistant chief for enforcement for the state agency.
On May 10, 1956, he married Sandra Rogers Mason, with whom he had many happy years, raising two sons and sharing many wonderful life experiences. Arthur became manager of a large poultry farm and cattle ranch near Georgetown, TX, which later expanded with the opening of a commercial egg farm and hog farm. Shortly afterwards, he and his family moved from Austin to Pflugerville, TX. In 1979, Arthur was recruited to the Texas Department of Agriculture by the then- Agriculture Commissioner, where he stayed until he officially retired from state government in 1992. In 1990, he returned to Bartlett and started his pride and joy, a small turkey farm, which later grew to a 250,000-turkey operation. He also served on the Bartlett City Council for 14 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra; his parents, Narrie and Pearl Mason; and brother, Everett. He is survived by his sons, Jim (Jed) and Scott; daughter, -Teresa Blue (Bo); granddaughters, Sarah Jones (Cody) and Katie Berry (Steven); great-grandchildren, Madison, Carley, Logan and Georgia; and nephew, Mitch (Jackie), as well as many friends.
A visitation for William was held Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, Texas. The funeral service was Friday, October 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Goodnight Funeral Home.
William was laid to rest in Bartlett City Cemetery, Bartlett, TX.
Martha Muegge
Our dear mother Martha Elizabeth Muegge, of Bartlett, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2022. At her request there was a graveside funeral service at the St. John Lutheran Church cemetery on August 1, 2022, at 09:00 am.
She was born on February 16, 1943, to Henry Grant and Luvina Maud Sivey in Burlington, Colorado. She worked as a secretary, keeping the books for M&P Grain company for over 35 years, continuing her employment through the days preceding her death. She enjoyed sewing, doing needlecraft, cooking / canning, and spending time with her family. Martha is survived by her children (Timothy Hilt, Mary Ann Bernhardt, and James Ranspot), her stepchildren (Vicki Howell, Ricky Ranspot, and Chris Muegge), her grandchildren (Trey Bernhardt, Martha Habina, Eli Ranspot, and Grant Bernhardt), and her great-grandchild (Braxton Habina). She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Glenn Muegge, her parents, and her siblings Dean Sivey and Donald Sivey.
Memorials or donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation to benefit Nursing Excellence in recognition of the compassionate care provided to her final days. Please send donations (tax deductible) to BSW CTX Foundation, 2401 S 31 Street, MS 20, S103, Temple, TX 76508. Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX
Linda Pavlasek Grigsby
Services for Linda Jane Pavlasek Grigsby, 69, of Bartlett were held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Corn Hill. Mrs. Grigsby died Friday, July 15. She was born Nov. 20, 1952, in Taylor to John and Germilla Jimmie Pavlasek. She attended Bartlett High School. She married Don White Grigsby in 1972. She was a desk worker for an orthopedic department. Survivors include her husband; a son, Brandon Grigsby; a daughter, Amy Martinka; two sisters, Irene Cavanaugh and Patsy Hightower; and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett is in charge of arrangements.
Our dear mother Martha Elizabeth Muegge, of Bartlett, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2022. At her request there was a graveside funeral service at the St. John Lutheran Church cemetery on August 1, 2022, at 09:00 am.
She was born on February 16, 1943, to Henry Grant and Luvina Maud Sivey in Burlington, Colorado. She worked as a secretary, keeping the books for M&P Grain company for over 35 years, continuing her employment through the days preceding her death. She enjoyed sewing, doing needlecraft, cooking / canning, and spending time with her family. Martha is survived by her children (Timothy Hilt, Mary Ann Bernhardt, and James Ranspot), her stepchildren (Vicki Howell, Ricky Ranspot, and Chris Muegge), her grandchildren (Trey Bernhardt, Martha Habina, Eli Ranspot, and Grant Bernhardt), and her great-grandchild (Braxton Habina). She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Glenn Muegge, her parents, and her siblings Dean Sivey and Donald Sivey.
Memorials or donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation to benefit Nursing Excellence in recognition of the compassionate care provided to her final days. Please send donations (tax deductible) to BSW CTX Foundation, 2401 S 31 Street, MS 20, S103, Temple, TX 76508. Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX
Linda Pavlasek Grigsby
Services for Linda Jane Pavlasek Grigsby, 69, of Bartlett were held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Corn Hill. Mrs. Grigsby died Friday, July 15. She was born Nov. 20, 1952, in Taylor to John and Germilla Jimmie Pavlasek. She attended Bartlett High School. She married Don White Grigsby in 1972. She was a desk worker for an orthopedic department. Survivors include her husband; a son, Brandon Grigsby; a daughter, Amy Martinka; two sisters, Irene Cavanaugh and Patsy Hightower; and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett is in charge of arrangements.
Aaron Reese
Aaron Reese, 43, of Schwertner, Texas died on July 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Lauren Arnold Reese; daughter, Anya Reese; mother, Lana Krueger Reese; sister, Alesia (Keith) Schneider; brother, Allen (Desiree) Reese; his Papa, Tommy Krueger; and nieces and nephew, Addison, Peyton, Lilly, and Lucy.
Aaron was born a twin with his sister, Alesia, in Temple, Texas on March 18, 1979, to the late Danny Reese and Lana Krueger Reese. Aaron attended Bartlett ISD where he excelled as a student athlete lettering in football, basketball, baseball, and track, earning all-district and all-state honors in both sports and academics. Aaron continued his education at Texas A&M University earning a bachelor's degree in Economics, minor in Finance, and was also an active member of the Texas A&M University student government. He furthered his education earning his MBA from Baylor University.
Aaron went on to become a successful entrepreneur in the healthcare industry earning his spot on the Aggie 100. The Aggie 100 honors the 100 fastest growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world. Aaron was a master of his craft, but his true passion was his daughter, Anya and ranching. Aaron loved running cattle and spending long hours in the field with his Uncle Scott. If Aaron was working outside with animals or alongside his Uncle Scott, you can bet he was loving life, but as much as Aaron enjoyed ranching, there was nothing as strong as his love for Anya. She was his world and proudest accomplishment.
The funeral will be a private ceremony with only close family members present. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a college fund for his daughter, Anya. Donations can be made at https://gofund.me/1a0c86c5
Aaron Reese, 43, of Schwertner, Texas died on July 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Lauren Arnold Reese; daughter, Anya Reese; mother, Lana Krueger Reese; sister, Alesia (Keith) Schneider; brother, Allen (Desiree) Reese; his Papa, Tommy Krueger; and nieces and nephew, Addison, Peyton, Lilly, and Lucy.
Aaron was born a twin with his sister, Alesia, in Temple, Texas on March 18, 1979, to the late Danny Reese and Lana Krueger Reese. Aaron attended Bartlett ISD where he excelled as a student athlete lettering in football, basketball, baseball, and track, earning all-district and all-state honors in both sports and academics. Aaron continued his education at Texas A&M University earning a bachelor's degree in Economics, minor in Finance, and was also an active member of the Texas A&M University student government. He furthered his education earning his MBA from Baylor University.
Aaron went on to become a successful entrepreneur in the healthcare industry earning his spot on the Aggie 100. The Aggie 100 honors the 100 fastest growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world. Aaron was a master of his craft, but his true passion was his daughter, Anya and ranching. Aaron loved running cattle and spending long hours in the field with his Uncle Scott. If Aaron was working outside with animals or alongside his Uncle Scott, you can bet he was loving life, but as much as Aaron enjoyed ranching, there was nothing as strong as his love for Anya. She was his world and proudest accomplishment.
The funeral will be a private ceremony with only close family members present. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a college fund for his daughter, Anya. Donations can be made at https://gofund.me/1a0c86c5
J.J. Johnson
Services for John Wesley "J.J." Scott Johnson Sr, 87, of Bartlett were held at 11 AM Friday at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Bartlett. Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery. Visitation was 2 - 6 PM Thursday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple.
John Wesley Johnson Sr. was born May 7, 1935, to Ed and Leanna McCullough Johnson in Fayetteville, Texas. He attended Round Top High School. He worked for AAFES 22 Exchange Service in Fort Hood, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Leanna Johnson; five brothers, John Henry Johnson, Doc Johnson, Raymond Johnson, Johnny Johnson, and Emmitt Lee Johnson; two sisters, Dorothy Mae Crathers and Pearl Johnson; a granddaughter, Vickie Johnson, and a grandson, Zane Johnson.
Survivors are six sons, John Wesley Johnson Jr. of Mesa, Arizona, James Crathers of Pennington, Texas, John Wesley Johnson III and Jeffery Johnson both of Bartlett, Texas, Leslie Johnson and Stevon Johnson both of Temple, Texas; five daughters, Billy Ruth Johnson, Ola Faye Johnson, Loretta Johnson, and Ella Johnson all of Mesa, Arizona, and Dana Johnson of Temple, Texas; three brothers, Ed Johnson and Fred Johnson both of New Ulm, Texas, and James Johnson of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Ida Bell Johnson-Collins of San Antonio, Texas, and Joyce Johnson of Houston, Texas; 48 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
Services for John Wesley "J.J." Scott Johnson Sr, 87, of Bartlett were held at 11 AM Friday at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Bartlett. Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery. Visitation was 2 - 6 PM Thursday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple.
John Wesley Johnson Sr. was born May 7, 1935, to Ed and Leanna McCullough Johnson in Fayetteville, Texas. He attended Round Top High School. He worked for AAFES 22 Exchange Service in Fort Hood, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Leanna Johnson; five brothers, John Henry Johnson, Doc Johnson, Raymond Johnson, Johnny Johnson, and Emmitt Lee Johnson; two sisters, Dorothy Mae Crathers and Pearl Johnson; a granddaughter, Vickie Johnson, and a grandson, Zane Johnson.
Survivors are six sons, John Wesley Johnson Jr. of Mesa, Arizona, James Crathers of Pennington, Texas, John Wesley Johnson III and Jeffery Johnson both of Bartlett, Texas, Leslie Johnson and Stevon Johnson both of Temple, Texas; five daughters, Billy Ruth Johnson, Ola Faye Johnson, Loretta Johnson, and Ella Johnson all of Mesa, Arizona, and Dana Johnson of Temple, Texas; three brothers, Ed Johnson and Fred Johnson both of New Ulm, Texas, and James Johnson of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Ida Bell Johnson-Collins of San Antonio, Texas, and Joyce Johnson of Houston, Texas; 48 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
Norman Edward Lange
Norman Edward Lange passed away on May 16, 2022 at the age of 82 at Will-O-Bell in Bartlett after a
brief illness. He was born in Bartlett, TX on August 7, 1939 to Eddie Bernard Lange and Ruby Lorena Voight Lange. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church. He graduated from Holland High School in 1957 and attended Texas Lutheran College. He worked at American Desk Manufacturing Company and Wilson Art. He retired from Wilson Art after 26 years. He opened up his own trophy shop which he worked until the age of 82. He married Carolyn Lange in 1975.
Norman is preceded death in by his parents, Eddie and Ruby Lange; wife, Carolyn; and grandson, Tyler Jordan Karl. He is survived by his son, Barton Lange and wife Heidi of Kuwait; step-daughter, Debora Karl and husband Rex of Temple; step-son, Buddy Bell and wife Lisa of Bartlett; sister, Linda Ferguson and husband Virgil of Bartlett; his grandchildren, Chase Karl and wife Rebecca, Amanda McKillop and husband Mike, Brandon Bell and wife Carime, Blake Bell, Bella Lange, Allison Groves and husband Jacob Sydney Dwyer and husband Wyatt; and great grandchildren, Carter, Brody, Mason, Kole, Bowen, Sarissa, and Wyatt.
A visitation for Norman was held Friday, May 20, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Goodnight Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
Norman Edward Lange passed away on May 16, 2022 at the age of 82 at Will-O-Bell in Bartlett after a
brief illness. He was born in Bartlett, TX on August 7, 1939 to Eddie Bernard Lange and Ruby Lorena Voight Lange. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church. He graduated from Holland High School in 1957 and attended Texas Lutheran College. He worked at American Desk Manufacturing Company and Wilson Art. He retired from Wilson Art after 26 years. He opened up his own trophy shop which he worked until the age of 82. He married Carolyn Lange in 1975.
Norman is preceded death in by his parents, Eddie and Ruby Lange; wife, Carolyn; and grandson, Tyler Jordan Karl. He is survived by his son, Barton Lange and wife Heidi of Kuwait; step-daughter, Debora Karl and husband Rex of Temple; step-son, Buddy Bell and wife Lisa of Bartlett; sister, Linda Ferguson and husband Virgil of Bartlett; his grandchildren, Chase Karl and wife Rebecca, Amanda McKillop and husband Mike, Brandon Bell and wife Carime, Blake Bell, Bella Lange, Allison Groves and husband Jacob Sydney Dwyer and husband Wyatt; and great grandchildren, Carter, Brody, Mason, Kole, Bowen, Sarissa, and Wyatt.
A visitation for Norman was held Friday, May 20, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Goodnight Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
Steven M Cortez
Memorial services for Steven M. Cortez, 52, of Bartlett, Texas was at 1:00pm on Saturday May 21 at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, Texas. Mr. Cortez died Tuesday April 26, 2022 in Temple, Texas. He was born February 13, 1970 to Fernando and Leonor Cortez.
Steven graduated from Bartlett High school and attended Temple Junior College where he received various academic awards. He then received a scholarship to attend University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where he pursued a degree in History. He was a loyal Aggie football fan and loved cheering them on.
Steven’s career spanned work in leadership in the field of corrections. He also worked in victim services as the first Victim Assistance Coordinator for Milam County. He volunteered at TAASA, receiving recognitions and scholarships to attend continuing education. He ended his career as a paralegal at Lone Star Legal Aid.
Steven enjoyed playing tennis and held the position of Vice President of the Taylor Area Tennis Association (2011-2014) where he helped raise funds to keep the courts from being demolished.
Memorial services for Steven M. Cortez, 52, of Bartlett, Texas was at 1:00pm on Saturday May 21 at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, Texas. Mr. Cortez died Tuesday April 26, 2022 in Temple, Texas. He was born February 13, 1970 to Fernando and Leonor Cortez.
Steven graduated from Bartlett High school and attended Temple Junior College where he received various academic awards. He then received a scholarship to attend University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where he pursued a degree in History. He was a loyal Aggie football fan and loved cheering them on.
Steven’s career spanned work in leadership in the field of corrections. He also worked in victim services as the first Victim Assistance Coordinator for Milam County. He volunteered at TAASA, receiving recognitions and scholarships to attend continuing education. He ended his career as a paralegal at Lone Star Legal Aid.
Steven enjoyed playing tennis and held the position of Vice President of the Taylor Area Tennis Association (2011-2014) where he helped raise funds to keep the courts from being demolished.
Gregory Gerald Dawson
Gregory Gerald Dawson, age 64 of Bartlett, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Greg was born on December 14, 1957 in Holland, Texas to Lois and the late Jerry Dawson of Bartlett. He was baptized at Saint John Lutheran Church and attended Bartlett schools. Growing up, Greg was a well-known and accomplished athlete. He had the rare honor of receiving the “All Cen-Tex" award in football during his freshman year of high school. He later followed in his father’s footsteps and found a career in truck driving. He was blessed to make several lifelong friends while hauling commodities for local farmers.
While Greg journeyed down a difficult road, he continued to bless those around him with his great sense of humor. His witty personality lit up a room with laughter. Greg often wore a smile and waved to those passing by. He was a simple man and enjoyed spending his time finding odds and ends and turning them into treasures. Greg often extended his love to others by gifting the items he found and restored. He enjoyed country music, a comfortable rocking chair, the warmth of good company, and a cold Dr. Pepper.
Greg will be remembered by his children Lee Ann and Steven Barnhill, Gregory “Bubba” Dawson, Kirby and J’Lee Dawson, Krystal and Tyler Derstine; grandchildren, Brennen and Brayden Barnhill, Jaycee and Jayden Dawson, Ty, Tug, and Tripp Dawson, and Margo Derstine; his mother Lois Dawson; siblings Pam and Bill Terrell, Neal and Donna Dawson, Dale Dawson, Cary Dawson, Paula VanPraag and Gary Kleypas, Brad and Karen Dawson, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A short graveside service was held on Saturday, May 28 at 2:00pm at Saint John Lutheran Cemetery in Bartlett. Pastor Daniel Blane will be officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Greg’s name to the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department and Saint John Lutheran Church.
Gregory Gerald Dawson, age 64 of Bartlett, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Greg was born on December 14, 1957 in Holland, Texas to Lois and the late Jerry Dawson of Bartlett. He was baptized at Saint John Lutheran Church and attended Bartlett schools. Growing up, Greg was a well-known and accomplished athlete. He had the rare honor of receiving the “All Cen-Tex" award in football during his freshman year of high school. He later followed in his father’s footsteps and found a career in truck driving. He was blessed to make several lifelong friends while hauling commodities for local farmers.
While Greg journeyed down a difficult road, he continued to bless those around him with his great sense of humor. His witty personality lit up a room with laughter. Greg often wore a smile and waved to those passing by. He was a simple man and enjoyed spending his time finding odds and ends and turning them into treasures. Greg often extended his love to others by gifting the items he found and restored. He enjoyed country music, a comfortable rocking chair, the warmth of good company, and a cold Dr. Pepper.
Greg will be remembered by his children Lee Ann and Steven Barnhill, Gregory “Bubba” Dawson, Kirby and J’Lee Dawson, Krystal and Tyler Derstine; grandchildren, Brennen and Brayden Barnhill, Jaycee and Jayden Dawson, Ty, Tug, and Tripp Dawson, and Margo Derstine; his mother Lois Dawson; siblings Pam and Bill Terrell, Neal and Donna Dawson, Dale Dawson, Cary Dawson, Paula VanPraag and Gary Kleypas, Brad and Karen Dawson, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A short graveside service was held on Saturday, May 28 at 2:00pm at Saint John Lutheran Cemetery in Bartlett. Pastor Daniel Blane will be officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Greg’s name to the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department and Saint John Lutheran Church.
Robert E. "Bob" Bunker
Services for Robert E. “Bob” Bunker, 79, of Belton and formerly of Bartlett, will be 10 a.m. Sunday at Central Texas Homebuilders Association in Harker Heights. Mr. Bunker died Wednesday, Feb. 9. He was born Jan. 11, 1943, in Oklahoma City. He died Wednesday, Feb. 9. Survivors include his wife, Susanna Bunker of Belton. Affordable Burial and Cremation Service in Killeen is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Robert E. “Bob” Bunker, 79, of Belton and formerly of Bartlett, will be 10 a.m. Sunday at Central Texas Homebuilders Association in Harker Heights. Mr. Bunker died Wednesday, Feb. 9. He was born Jan. 11, 1943, in Oklahoma City. He died Wednesday, Feb. 9. Survivors include his wife, Susanna Bunker of Belton. Affordable Burial and Cremation Service in Killeen is in charge of arrangements.
Everett Francis Shiplett
Everett Francis Shiplett, 90, of Holland, TX, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Francis was born in Rogers, Texas, on March 24, 1931, to William B. and Ada Mink Shiplett. He graduated from Bartlett High School in May of 1949 and was a member of First Baptist Church Bartlett. He married Ila Dean (Deana) Holcomb July 6, 1954; they were married for 67 years. Francis operated the Mobil Service station in Bartlett, Texas, for 29 years as he continued to farm. He enjoyed his family, especially his children. Francis is survived by his wife; daughters - Brenda Courtney and husband Roy, Frances Louise Lawton and husband Randy, and Vicki Malone and husband Ricky. He adored his ten grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Francis is preceded in death by his daughter, Judy; parents; brothers - Clona (wife Theresa), Delona (wife Ayda), William (wife Minnie); sisters - Leona Hester (husband Eunice), Vira Berryman (husband Wilson), and Ann Caviness (husband Bob); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you to choose an act of kindness for someone in order to continue Francis’s willingness to help a person in need. No public service will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date due to Covid.
Everett Francis Shiplett, 90, of Holland, TX, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Francis was born in Rogers, Texas, on March 24, 1931, to William B. and Ada Mink Shiplett. He graduated from Bartlett High School in May of 1949 and was a member of First Baptist Church Bartlett. He married Ila Dean (Deana) Holcomb July 6, 1954; they were married for 67 years. Francis operated the Mobil Service station in Bartlett, Texas, for 29 years as he continued to farm. He enjoyed his family, especially his children. Francis is survived by his wife; daughters - Brenda Courtney and husband Roy, Frances Louise Lawton and husband Randy, and Vicki Malone and husband Ricky. He adored his ten grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Francis is preceded in death by his daughter, Judy; parents; brothers - Clona (wife Theresa), Delona (wife Ayda), William (wife Minnie); sisters - Leona Hester (husband Eunice), Vira Berryman (husband Wilson), and Ann Caviness (husband Bob); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you to choose an act of kindness for someone in order to continue Francis’s willingness to help a person in need. No public service will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date due to Covid.
James Madison Grant
Services for James Madison Grant , 60, of Bartlett, will be at 3 PM Tuesday, January 18, at Bartlett City Hall. Mr. Grant died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his residence. Young's Daughters Funeral Home & Bereavement Center in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. James M. Grant was born on September 6, 1961 to Jerry Leonard Grant and Sidney Carol Schumacher Grant in Vallejo, California. He was raised as a Christian and graduated in 1979 from Round Rock High School. He furthered his education at TSTI and started working for NASA. In 1981 James enlisted into the Air Force where he served till his retirement as TSGT / E6. . In August of 1983 he married his soulmate, Laurel Joan Ellis and together they raised their family. He was a diligent worker and progressed into teaching at a local catholic school and enjoyed spending time in the STEM program. He volunteered at the Bartlett Fire Department. He had a passion for his community and did so by serving as a two time past Mayor of Bartlett. He created workshops for the Bartlett Municipal. One of his passions was the collection of Legos. He will be remembered for his standards of Integrity and for his compassion for others.
Mr. Grant is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Laurel J. Grant; one son, Jerry M. Grant; three daughters, Brandy N. Grant and husband Neil McCabe, Megan A. Grant and husband Randy Malone, Peggy Sue Grant; one sister, Diana Young and husband Bob; along with two grandchildren, Tyler Malone, Brooklyn Malone.
Services for James Madison Grant , 60, of Bartlett, will be at 3 PM Tuesday, January 18, at Bartlett City Hall. Mr. Grant died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his residence. Young's Daughters Funeral Home & Bereavement Center in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. James M. Grant was born on September 6, 1961 to Jerry Leonard Grant and Sidney Carol Schumacher Grant in Vallejo, California. He was raised as a Christian and graduated in 1979 from Round Rock High School. He furthered his education at TSTI and started working for NASA. In 1981 James enlisted into the Air Force where he served till his retirement as TSGT / E6. . In August of 1983 he married his soulmate, Laurel Joan Ellis and together they raised their family. He was a diligent worker and progressed into teaching at a local catholic school and enjoyed spending time in the STEM program. He volunteered at the Bartlett Fire Department. He had a passion for his community and did so by serving as a two time past Mayor of Bartlett. He created workshops for the Bartlett Municipal. One of his passions was the collection of Legos. He will be remembered for his standards of Integrity and for his compassion for others.
Mr. Grant is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Laurel J. Grant; one son, Jerry M. Grant; three daughters, Brandy N. Grant and husband Neil McCabe, Megan A. Grant and husband Randy Malone, Peggy Sue Grant; one sister, Diana Young and husband Bob; along with two grandchildren, Tyler Malone, Brooklyn Malone.
Frances Ann Bailey Franz
Services for Frances Ann Bailey Franz, 78, of Temple and formerly of Bartlett, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 27 in Bartlett City Cemetery in Bartlett with the Rev. Kenneth Garner officiating. Mrs. Franz died Tuesday, Dec. 21, at a Temple care facility.
She was born Dec. 3, 1943, in Bartlett to James L. and Oleta Higginbotham Bailey. She grew up in Bartlett and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1962. She attended Arlington State University. She worked at a Temple CPA firm and worked for Scott & White Health Plan for 26 years, retiring in 2011 as an accounting assistant. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bartlett. Survivors include a son, Jim Franz of Salado; a daughter Julianna Franz of College Station; and two grandchildren. Dossman Funeral in Belton is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Frances Ann Bailey Franz, 78, of Temple and formerly of Bartlett, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 27 in Bartlett City Cemetery in Bartlett with the Rev. Kenneth Garner officiating. Mrs. Franz died Tuesday, Dec. 21, at a Temple care facility.
She was born Dec. 3, 1943, in Bartlett to James L. and Oleta Higginbotham Bailey. She grew up in Bartlett and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1962. She attended Arlington State University. She worked at a Temple CPA firm and worked for Scott & White Health Plan for 26 years, retiring in 2011 as an accounting assistant. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bartlett. Survivors include a son, Jim Franz of Salado; a daughter Julianna Franz of College Station; and two grandchildren. Dossman Funeral in Belton is in charge of arrangements.
Elisa Mesa Rodriguez
Services for Eloisa Mesa Rodriguez, 93, of Bartlett will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Bartlett with Mark White officiating. Mrs. Rodriguez died Sunday, Sept. 26, at a Bartlett nursing home. She was born Feb. 18, 1928, in Austin to Melchor and Luisa Mesa. She worked as a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cirilo Rodriguez; and one grandchild.
Survivors include a son, Louis Guerra; two daughters, Gloria Sotelo and Delia Castillo; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett.
Services for Eloisa Mesa Rodriguez, 93, of Bartlett will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Bartlett with Mark White officiating. Mrs. Rodriguez died Sunday, Sept. 26, at a Bartlett nursing home. She was born Feb. 18, 1928, in Austin to Melchor and Luisa Mesa. She worked as a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cirilo Rodriguez; and one grandchild.
Survivors include a son, Louis Guerra; two daughters, Gloria Sotelo and Delia Castillo; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett.
Jerry L. Dawson
Jerry L. Dawson, of Bartlett, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, a week before his 83rd birthday.
Jerry was born on September 3, 1938, to the late Mary “Dixie” Edith and John L. Dawson of Bartlett. He was baptized as a young boy and spent his entire life in Bartlett. On January 7, 1955, he married his high school sweetheart, Lois Sturm. Together, they raised seven children and spent over 40 years in the restaurant business, known to many as Lois & Jerry’s. In addition, Jerry spent many years as a self-employed truck driver, where he enjoyed working with local farmers hauling fertilizer, cotton, corn, and wheat. Jerry was a quiet and simple man. When not working, he liked to tinker on a tractor, go to an auction sale, and take care of his animals. He enjoyed the finer things in life such as a good cup of coffee, his wife’s cooking, spending time with his family, and watching western shows.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lois, of 66 years, along with 7 children: Pam and Bill Terrell of Bartlett, Greg Dawson of Bartlett, Neal and Donna Dawson of Holland, Dale Dawson of Bartlett, Cary Dawson of Salado, Paula Van Praag and Gary Kleypas of Holland, and Brad and Karen Dawson of Bartlett. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, his sisters Krin Spinn and Jonna Bartlett, along with several nieces and nephews. Jerry was honest and well-respected, and he leaves a legacy for those who were blessed to call him Daddy, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery at 3:00pm with Pastor Jeremy Ullrich officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department.
Jerry L. Dawson, of Bartlett, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, a week before his 83rd birthday.
Jerry was born on September 3, 1938, to the late Mary “Dixie” Edith and John L. Dawson of Bartlett. He was baptized as a young boy and spent his entire life in Bartlett. On January 7, 1955, he married his high school sweetheart, Lois Sturm. Together, they raised seven children and spent over 40 years in the restaurant business, known to many as Lois & Jerry’s. In addition, Jerry spent many years as a self-employed truck driver, where he enjoyed working with local farmers hauling fertilizer, cotton, corn, and wheat. Jerry was a quiet and simple man. When not working, he liked to tinker on a tractor, go to an auction sale, and take care of his animals. He enjoyed the finer things in life such as a good cup of coffee, his wife’s cooking, spending time with his family, and watching western shows.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lois, of 66 years, along with 7 children: Pam and Bill Terrell of Bartlett, Greg Dawson of Bartlett, Neal and Donna Dawson of Holland, Dale Dawson of Bartlett, Cary Dawson of Salado, Paula Van Praag and Gary Kleypas of Holland, and Brad and Karen Dawson of Bartlett. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, his sisters Krin Spinn and Jonna Bartlett, along with several nieces and nephews. Jerry was honest and well-respected, and he leaves a legacy for those who were blessed to call him Daddy, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery at 3:00pm with Pastor Jeremy Ullrich officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department.
James Lynn Thomas
James Lynn Thomas, 77, of Bartlett, Texas, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on Saturday, August 21, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 3PM at the First Baptist Church in Bartlett.
James was born on February 29, 1944 to James (Jim) Alford Thomas and Vivian Irene Lynn in Bartlett where he spent most of his life. He attended Bartlett High School until 11th grade where he then enrolled in the US Army and had an honorable discharge in 1966. On August 20, 1970 he married Sherry Frances Horn and they resided in Bartlett. James started working at the Bartlett Electric Co-op and retired from there in 2010. After retirement, he started working for Norman Lange while helping to make trophies. He also played the piano every Sunday morning for worship at the FBC.
James was a man of many talents. He loved to paint, take photographs and enjoyed making music. His great grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved spending time with family and eating good food. His sharp wit, dry sense of humor, warm heart and generous spirit will be deeply missed.
James is preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Frances Horn Thomas; both of his parents and his sister, Jimmie Jan (JJ) Murray. James is survived by his two daughters, Debra Lynn Thomas, Darla Kay Williams. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Bartlett, Texas.
James Lynn Thomas, 77, of Bartlett, Texas, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on Saturday, August 21, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 3PM at the First Baptist Church in Bartlett.
James was born on February 29, 1944 to James (Jim) Alford Thomas and Vivian Irene Lynn in Bartlett where he spent most of his life. He attended Bartlett High School until 11th grade where he then enrolled in the US Army and had an honorable discharge in 1966. On August 20, 1970 he married Sherry Frances Horn and they resided in Bartlett. James started working at the Bartlett Electric Co-op and retired from there in 2010. After retirement, he started working for Norman Lange while helping to make trophies. He also played the piano every Sunday morning for worship at the FBC.
James was a man of many talents. He loved to paint, take photographs and enjoyed making music. His great grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved spending time with family and eating good food. His sharp wit, dry sense of humor, warm heart and generous spirit will be deeply missed.
James is preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Frances Horn Thomas; both of his parents and his sister, Jimmie Jan (JJ) Murray. James is survived by his two daughters, Debra Lynn Thomas, Darla Kay Williams. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Bartlett, Texas.
Larry Joe Martinka, Sr.
Larry Joe Martinka, Sr. passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born on Monday, June 17, 1946 in Taylor, Texas. He married Katherine Brosch on September 29, 1972. Larry served for 4 years in the United States Air Force from 1965-1969. He received an honorable discharge on February 26, 1971. After 25 years of working at Floyd’s Glass, he retired. His favorite past-time things to do was spend time with his grandchildren, fishing at his tank, making arrowheads, and scratching lottery tickets. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha (Kaderka) Martinka and Pete Andrew Martinka, two brother in-laws, Sonny Tomlinson and Joe Williams, nephew David Tomlinson and a great grandson Houston Randolph. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Martinka, daughters Nancy Manshack and husband Keith of Converse, Louisiana, Candace Martinka and significant other James of Georgetown, son Larry Martinka, Jr. and wife Ashley of Taylor, sisters Georgie Kleibrink and husband Ron of Haslet, Texas, Barbara Oswald of Crawford, Texas, a brother, Pete Martinka and wife Linda of Crawford, Texas. Left to cherish his memory are 17 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Pall bearers were Christopher Martinka-May, Tyler Williams, Eddie Martinka, Jason Martinka, Dusty Harrison, Ricky Williams, and Anthony Knapek. Honorary pall bearers will be Tanner Martinka, Channing Martinka, Vivienne Martinka, Aiden Martinka, Archie Steglich and Clyde Steglich. A visitation with the family took place on Monday, August 9, 2021 from 6-8 pm with the Rosary beginning at 7 pm at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown. The Funeral Mass was held at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 beginning at 2 pm, with the burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Larry Joe Martinka, Sr. passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born on Monday, June 17, 1946 in Taylor, Texas. He married Katherine Brosch on September 29, 1972. Larry served for 4 years in the United States Air Force from 1965-1969. He received an honorable discharge on February 26, 1971. After 25 years of working at Floyd’s Glass, he retired. His favorite past-time things to do was spend time with his grandchildren, fishing at his tank, making arrowheads, and scratching lottery tickets. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha (Kaderka) Martinka and Pete Andrew Martinka, two brother in-laws, Sonny Tomlinson and Joe Williams, nephew David Tomlinson and a great grandson Houston Randolph. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Martinka, daughters Nancy Manshack and husband Keith of Converse, Louisiana, Candace Martinka and significant other James of Georgetown, son Larry Martinka, Jr. and wife Ashley of Taylor, sisters Georgie Kleibrink and husband Ron of Haslet, Texas, Barbara Oswald of Crawford, Texas, a brother, Pete Martinka and wife Linda of Crawford, Texas. Left to cherish his memory are 17 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Pall bearers were Christopher Martinka-May, Tyler Williams, Eddie Martinka, Jason Martinka, Dusty Harrison, Ricky Williams, and Anthony Knapek. Honorary pall bearers will be Tanner Martinka, Channing Martinka, Vivienne Martinka, Aiden Martinka, Archie Steglich and Clyde Steglich. A visitation with the family took place on Monday, August 9, 2021 from 6-8 pm with the Rosary beginning at 7 pm at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown. The Funeral Mass was held at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 beginning at 2 pm, with the burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Donna Kay Wade
Donna Kay Wade, of Austin, passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2021. Donna was born August 12th, 1954 to Donald Scott Wade, Sr., of Bartlett, and Lovedia Jean Patterson, of Salado.
Donna lived her young school aged life in Bartlett and then later attended TSTI (now TSTC), in Waco, to obtain her Dental Assistant certification. She moved to Nashville, briefly, before settling back in Austin, TX.
Donna spent the majority of her life in the dental world. She worked for a couple of different dentists before she settled in, with the practice of Dr. Richard E. King, on May 1st, 1995. Donna worked at Dr. King’s practice for over 25 years. She loved very few things more than her job, her coworkers, and patients. Donna spoke highly of each and every one of them regularly.
Donna Kay was known for her smile, infectious laugh, distinctive southern accent, and of course her love for Elvis Presley. She had an extreme liking for old movies and music. Donna Kay was always the first one ready to tell a joke or a funny story and loved to see other people happy.
Donna was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. Known simply as Aunt Kay, she fiercely loved and supported all of her nieces, nephews, and great nieces/nephews like they were her own. She was always the fun, crazy Aunt and wasn’t afraid to show it.
Donna Kay is preceded in death by her father, Donald Wade, Sr., her mother, Lovedia Wade, her sister, Diana (Tina) Wade, her beloved dog, Presley, and many other close family members, throughout the years. She is survived by her brothers, Donnie Wade and wife Linda of Tempe, AZ; Joel Wade and wife Betty, of Elgin; and Samuel Wade, of Salado. Donna Kay is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family. The Funeral Service was held Friday, August 6, at 10 am at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel, with the burial at Bartlett City Cemetery.
Donna Kay Wade, of Austin, passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2021. Donna was born August 12th, 1954 to Donald Scott Wade, Sr., of Bartlett, and Lovedia Jean Patterson, of Salado.
Donna lived her young school aged life in Bartlett and then later attended TSTI (now TSTC), in Waco, to obtain her Dental Assistant certification. She moved to Nashville, briefly, before settling back in Austin, TX.
Donna spent the majority of her life in the dental world. She worked for a couple of different dentists before she settled in, with the practice of Dr. Richard E. King, on May 1st, 1995. Donna worked at Dr. King’s practice for over 25 years. She loved very few things more than her job, her coworkers, and patients. Donna spoke highly of each and every one of them regularly.
Donna Kay was known for her smile, infectious laugh, distinctive southern accent, and of course her love for Elvis Presley. She had an extreme liking for old movies and music. Donna Kay was always the first one ready to tell a joke or a funny story and loved to see other people happy.
Donna was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. Known simply as Aunt Kay, she fiercely loved and supported all of her nieces, nephews, and great nieces/nephews like they were her own. She was always the fun, crazy Aunt and wasn’t afraid to show it.
Donna Kay is preceded in death by her father, Donald Wade, Sr., her mother, Lovedia Wade, her sister, Diana (Tina) Wade, her beloved dog, Presley, and many other close family members, throughout the years. She is survived by her brothers, Donnie Wade and wife Linda of Tempe, AZ; Joel Wade and wife Betty, of Elgin; and Samuel Wade, of Salado. Donna Kay is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family. The Funeral Service was held Friday, August 6, at 10 am at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel, with the burial at Bartlett City Cemetery.
Betty L White
Services for Betty Louise Ross White, 72, of Killeen will be noon Saturday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Wayne Lott officiating. Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. White died Tuesday July 6 at her residence.
Ms. Betty Louise Ross White was born in Taylor, Texas on December 21, 1948, to the late Mitchell James Ross Sr. and Berdie Mae Murray Ross. She was the second eldest of eight children preceded in death by her son Ed White Jr.; her brothers, Mitchell James Ross Jr., Benny Ray Ross, Timothy Ross, sister Wanda Yvonne and former spouse Eddie White. She accepted Christ at an early age, baptized at N.E Palmer Church in Schwertner, Texas and dedicated herself to a Christian life and to her family.
Betty graduated from Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Texas in 1967 and soon after married Eddie White. From that union four beautiful children were born: Edna Louise, Ed Jr, Juanita, and Diane Renee. Shortly after, Betty matriculated to Central Texas College and began an early career with the United States Government as a civil service employee overseeing contracts affording her the opportunity to lead a department and travel the country with her family. After a successful government career, she joined the Health Care sector serving 17 years as Health and Benefits Manager at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. In 2012, she retired from the Killeen Independent School District’s Special Educational Department, was recognized at the KISD Retiree dinner for years of service and became a member of the Killeen Schools Retirees Association. With a laser focus on career and family she devoted most of her life to service and held memberships in various organizations. In 1994 she became a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9191, held a 38-year membership with M.E. Bush Order of The Eastern Stars ascending to the position of Worthy Matron and District Deputy for the State of Texas along with an array of community organizations.
Betty was known by family and friends with names of endearment “B.L” and “Teddy”. An astute student, avid reader, and speed typist she often pondered the idea of submitting to the Genesis Book of records. For Grandparents Day 2015, she traveled to Florida and spend the day with her granddaughter Karrington. She was recognized during the special Chapel Service as a “trailblazer” and the "first" on several fronts. During her junior year she was among a group of students who integrated Bartlett High School and was voted Homecoming Sweetheart the following year, the first "Negro" girl to hold the title in the school’s history. This was the beginning of her legacy.
Family and friends will always cherish the wonderful memories with Betty during her earthly journey. Betty leaves to morn her daughters, Edna Louise Lawson (Julius), Juanita Everett (Lorenzo), Diane Renee White and honorary daughter Alicia Katherine Clark; two grandchildren, Eddie Dashawn White and Karrington Lee-Louise Lawson; honorary grandsons Eric Christopher Lawson and Jace Clark; one great-grandson Javian White; two honorary great granddaughters Enza Penelope Lawson and Taleiya Aguon; two sisters Shirley Ann Worthy (Charles) and Texana White; two brothers Robert Wayne Ross, Larry Joe Ross and a host of relatives and friends.
Deborah Ann McKeon
Services for Deborah Ann McKeon, 67, of Killeen will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home in Harker Heights.
Ms. McKeon died Saturday, July 3. She was born March 22, 1954, to Thomas “Joseph” and Emily “Frieda” Brashear of Cameron. She was raised in Cameron. She graduated from C.H. Yoe High School in Cameron and Baylor University in Waco. She worked as a journalist for the Tribune Progress in Bartlett for several years and she worked for the Temple Daily Telegram for 10 years.
Survivors include three sons, Jason McKeon, Joseph McKeon and Joshua McKeon; two daughters, Shannon Davis and Erin Harrell; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Aware Central Texas at www.awarecentraltexas.org.
Heritage Funeral Home in Harker Heights is in charge of arrangements.
Bettie Jo Faulkner Davis
Services for Bettie Jo “Bet” “Mam-ma” Faulkner Davis, 89, of Bartlett were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Davilla Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Davilla Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died Saturday, July 3. She was born Dec. 28, 1931, in Rockdale to Hub and Helen Faulkner. She attended school in Sharp. She married Lucion Davis on Dec. 31, 1947. She was a homemaker and worked for a Davilla school and several cafes in the Davilla area. She was a member of Davilla Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include three sons, Michael “Mike” Davis and Donald “Donnie” Davis, both of Davilla, and Jimmy “Jim” Davis of Lake Victor; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Davilla Assembly of God Church; or the Davilla Cemetery Association. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Betty Louise Ross White, 72, of Killeen will be noon Saturday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Wayne Lott officiating. Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. White died Tuesday July 6 at her residence.
Ms. Betty Louise Ross White was born in Taylor, Texas on December 21, 1948, to the late Mitchell James Ross Sr. and Berdie Mae Murray Ross. She was the second eldest of eight children preceded in death by her son Ed White Jr.; her brothers, Mitchell James Ross Jr., Benny Ray Ross, Timothy Ross, sister Wanda Yvonne and former spouse Eddie White. She accepted Christ at an early age, baptized at N.E Palmer Church in Schwertner, Texas and dedicated herself to a Christian life and to her family.
Betty graduated from Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Texas in 1967 and soon after married Eddie White. From that union four beautiful children were born: Edna Louise, Ed Jr, Juanita, and Diane Renee. Shortly after, Betty matriculated to Central Texas College and began an early career with the United States Government as a civil service employee overseeing contracts affording her the opportunity to lead a department and travel the country with her family. After a successful government career, she joined the Health Care sector serving 17 years as Health and Benefits Manager at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. In 2012, she retired from the Killeen Independent School District’s Special Educational Department, was recognized at the KISD Retiree dinner for years of service and became a member of the Killeen Schools Retirees Association. With a laser focus on career and family she devoted most of her life to service and held memberships in various organizations. In 1994 she became a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9191, held a 38-year membership with M.E. Bush Order of The Eastern Stars ascending to the position of Worthy Matron and District Deputy for the State of Texas along with an array of community organizations.
Betty was known by family and friends with names of endearment “B.L” and “Teddy”. An astute student, avid reader, and speed typist she often pondered the idea of submitting to the Genesis Book of records. For Grandparents Day 2015, she traveled to Florida and spend the day with her granddaughter Karrington. She was recognized during the special Chapel Service as a “trailblazer” and the "first" on several fronts. During her junior year she was among a group of students who integrated Bartlett High School and was voted Homecoming Sweetheart the following year, the first "Negro" girl to hold the title in the school’s history. This was the beginning of her legacy.
Family and friends will always cherish the wonderful memories with Betty during her earthly journey. Betty leaves to morn her daughters, Edna Louise Lawson (Julius), Juanita Everett (Lorenzo), Diane Renee White and honorary daughter Alicia Katherine Clark; two grandchildren, Eddie Dashawn White and Karrington Lee-Louise Lawson; honorary grandsons Eric Christopher Lawson and Jace Clark; one great-grandson Javian White; two honorary great granddaughters Enza Penelope Lawson and Taleiya Aguon; two sisters Shirley Ann Worthy (Charles) and Texana White; two brothers Robert Wayne Ross, Larry Joe Ross and a host of relatives and friends.
Deborah Ann McKeon
Services for Deborah Ann McKeon, 67, of Killeen will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home in Harker Heights.
Ms. McKeon died Saturday, July 3. She was born March 22, 1954, to Thomas “Joseph” and Emily “Frieda” Brashear of Cameron. She was raised in Cameron. She graduated from C.H. Yoe High School in Cameron and Baylor University in Waco. She worked as a journalist for the Tribune Progress in Bartlett for several years and she worked for the Temple Daily Telegram for 10 years.
Survivors include three sons, Jason McKeon, Joseph McKeon and Joshua McKeon; two daughters, Shannon Davis and Erin Harrell; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Aware Central Texas at www.awarecentraltexas.org.
Heritage Funeral Home in Harker Heights is in charge of arrangements.
Bettie Jo Faulkner Davis
Services for Bettie Jo “Bet” “Mam-ma” Faulkner Davis, 89, of Bartlett were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Davilla Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Davilla Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died Saturday, July 3. She was born Dec. 28, 1931, in Rockdale to Hub and Helen Faulkner. She attended school in Sharp. She married Lucion Davis on Dec. 31, 1947. She was a homemaker and worked for a Davilla school and several cafes in the Davilla area. She was a member of Davilla Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include three sons, Michael “Mike” Davis and Donald “Donnie” Davis, both of Davilla, and Jimmy “Jim” Davis of Lake Victor; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Davilla Assembly of God Church; or the Davilla Cemetery Association. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett is in charge of arrangements.
Matilde Canava
No services for Matilde Canava, 93, of Bartlett were held. Burial was in Davilla Cemetary. Mr. Canava died June 13. He was born March 14, 1928, in Barstow to Prudencio and Romana Canava. He married Romana Garza. He worked for Texas Industrial Remcor. He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include eight children; two brothers, Elias Canava and Isaias Canava, both of Belton; two sisters, Esperanza Ortiz of Killeen and Neomi Magellanes of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
No services for Matilde Canava, 93, of Bartlett were held. Burial was in Davilla Cemetary. Mr. Canava died June 13. He was born March 14, 1928, in Barstow to Prudencio and Romana Canava. He married Romana Garza. He worked for Texas Industrial Remcor. He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include eight children; two brothers, Elias Canava and Isaias Canava, both of Belton; two sisters, Esperanza Ortiz of Killeen and Neomi Magellanes of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
Charles "Chuck" Douglas
Services for Charles “Chuck” Harlan Douglas, 74, of Belton will be at 10:00 am, Monday, May 17, 2021, at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Dr. Leroy Kemp, officiating. Interment will follow at Holland Cemetery, Holland, Texas.
Charles Harlan Douglas, better known as Chuck, was born on December 3, 1946, to William Harrison Douglas and Frances Baker Douglas in Temple, Texas, at the old King’s Daughters Hospital. He lived with his parents in Bartlett, Texas. He attended and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1965 where he played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. After graduating, he attended Temple Junior College and played on the TJC tennis team. In 1967, he entered Baylor University where he graduated in 1969 with a teaching degree. He started his teaching/coaching career at Mart High School in 1969, and was an assistant coach on the 1969 Mart Panther State Championship football team. At Baylor, he met Janice Bomar and married his life partner on December 20, 1970, celebrating 50 years in 2020. They moved to Belton, Texas, 1971, and both taught in the Belton ISD. Chuck coached at Belton Junior High and Janice taught at the high school and coached volleyball. After a few years, Chuck joined the high school staff and was the Head Baseball Coach and assistant football coach. He loved coaching and teaching history at the high school where he made lifelong friends. Over the many years, both Chuck and Janice served as bus drivers for BISD picking up kids in the morning and taking them home in the afternoon as well as serving as Driver Education Teachers for the BISD. Chuck made a big difference in the lives of so many students through so many important pathways.
While coaching/teaching in Belton, Chuck started on his master’s degree and principal’s certification graduating from UMHB. His first Principal’s position was at Salado High School before returning after a year to Belton as a coach. In 1984, he was contacted by UMHB and asked to be the Head Baseball coach there. He had always wanted to be a college coach, so he jumped at the opportunity. His team at UMHB came one game short of making the NAIA College World Series. In 1985, he returned to BISD as an assistant principal at Belton Junior High under Joe Brooks. In 1997, Chuck was named Principal of BJH. In 2001, he became BISD Assistant Athletic Director working with Jay Warrick, who Chuck had coached in high school. In 2007, he moved to attendance officer of BISD. The 2020-2021 school year marked his 52nd year of service in the field of education.
In the course of Chuck’s career, he officiated sports in his spare time. He started calling basketball while at Temple College and joined the Mexia Basketball Chapter while at Mart. After moving to Belton, he called with the Temple Chapter for over 40 years. Chuck was asked to officiate basketball at the collegiate level which he enjoyed. His greatest honor was being asked to officiate in the U.I.L. State Basketball Tournament. After Chuck stopped coaching baseball, he umpired baseball. He eventually was the assigning secretary for the Temple Chapter and UMHB Baseball Officials’ Associations.
In 1996, Chuck was asked to call in the U.I.L. State Baseball Tournament for 3 years. He also officiated football with the Cen-Tex Football Chapter for a number of years. Chuck also enjoyed broadcasting the Belton Tiger Football games on the radio on Friday Night Football in Central Texas. He wasn’t trained to be a broadcaster, but he did okay. He just watched the game and tried to explain what he was seeing. Many BHS fans that could not come to the games had a chance to listen to those Belton Tigers. He had lots of listeners that told him they appreciated the game commentary he did on the radio, looking forward to it every Friday night during football season.
Chuck was on numerous boards of directors, committees, and a member of numerous organizations: Texas High School Coaches Association, Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association, Southwest Basketball Officials Association (Board of Directors), City of Belton Advisory Committee, Texas Association of Secondary Principals, Texas Association of Athletic Directors, Former member of the Belton Lion’s Club, Belton Youth Baseball Association Board of Directors, Belton Youth Softball Association, Belton Federal Credit Union Vice President, Bell County Retired School Employees’ Association, and the Bell County Sheriff’s Advisory Committee.
Chuck was a member of First Baptist Church of Belton. Chuck felt that the day he was baptized was one of the most important days of his life. He was a Christian man that led a life of Christian spirit and example.
Janice and Chuck were blessed with three great kids: Jeffri Alyson King and her husband John, Kory Charles Douglas and his wife Lauren, and Jillian AdriAnn Kinsey and her husband DeShon. He had six grandkids that he adored. Grandaughters Sydney Ryan King, Addison Logan King, Emma Nicole Douglas, Charlotte Michelle Douglas, and Kullyn Charlie Kinsey, and grandson, William Michael Douglas. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law: Karyl Bomar Schiller and Helen Bomar. He was proud that he, Janice, all three of his kids, as well as Karyl and Helen, all graduated from Baylor . . . Sic’em Bears!
Pallbearers serving for Chuck will be John King, DeShon Kinsey, Bill Carberry, Scott Whitley, Billy Crow, and Porter Wright. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Belton Christian Youth Center, 505 E. Ave. C, Belton, Texas 76513, or the Holland Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 360, Holland, Texas 76534.
Visitation will be 2:00-4:00 PM at Dossman Funeral Home Sunday, May 16, 2021.
In his own words, Chuck said he had experienced a wonderful life full of great friends and family. His wish was that everyone smile everyday and not be sad. He wanted us to know that he is smiling down on us as we continue to do the best we can for as long as we can. He lived his life to the fullest everyday and would ask all to remember that a smile, a hand shake, and a “good morning” can make anyone have a better day. Chuck said to never forget to tell your family that you love them everyday. He was an eternal optimist with a smile for anyone he saw. Chuck wanted us to celebrate his life and the earning of his wings. Well done, loyal and faithful friend. Chuck’s life touched so many. We will miss him very much.
Services for Charles “Chuck” Harlan Douglas, 74, of Belton will be at 10:00 am, Monday, May 17, 2021, at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Dr. Leroy Kemp, officiating. Interment will follow at Holland Cemetery, Holland, Texas.
Charles Harlan Douglas, better known as Chuck, was born on December 3, 1946, to William Harrison Douglas and Frances Baker Douglas in Temple, Texas, at the old King’s Daughters Hospital. He lived with his parents in Bartlett, Texas. He attended and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1965 where he played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. After graduating, he attended Temple Junior College and played on the TJC tennis team. In 1967, he entered Baylor University where he graduated in 1969 with a teaching degree. He started his teaching/coaching career at Mart High School in 1969, and was an assistant coach on the 1969 Mart Panther State Championship football team. At Baylor, he met Janice Bomar and married his life partner on December 20, 1970, celebrating 50 years in 2020. They moved to Belton, Texas, 1971, and both taught in the Belton ISD. Chuck coached at Belton Junior High and Janice taught at the high school and coached volleyball. After a few years, Chuck joined the high school staff and was the Head Baseball Coach and assistant football coach. He loved coaching and teaching history at the high school where he made lifelong friends. Over the many years, both Chuck and Janice served as bus drivers for BISD picking up kids in the morning and taking them home in the afternoon as well as serving as Driver Education Teachers for the BISD. Chuck made a big difference in the lives of so many students through so many important pathways.
While coaching/teaching in Belton, Chuck started on his master’s degree and principal’s certification graduating from UMHB. His first Principal’s position was at Salado High School before returning after a year to Belton as a coach. In 1984, he was contacted by UMHB and asked to be the Head Baseball coach there. He had always wanted to be a college coach, so he jumped at the opportunity. His team at UMHB came one game short of making the NAIA College World Series. In 1985, he returned to BISD as an assistant principal at Belton Junior High under Joe Brooks. In 1997, Chuck was named Principal of BJH. In 2001, he became BISD Assistant Athletic Director working with Jay Warrick, who Chuck had coached in high school. In 2007, he moved to attendance officer of BISD. The 2020-2021 school year marked his 52nd year of service in the field of education.
In the course of Chuck’s career, he officiated sports in his spare time. He started calling basketball while at Temple College and joined the Mexia Basketball Chapter while at Mart. After moving to Belton, he called with the Temple Chapter for over 40 years. Chuck was asked to officiate basketball at the collegiate level which he enjoyed. His greatest honor was being asked to officiate in the U.I.L. State Basketball Tournament. After Chuck stopped coaching baseball, he umpired baseball. He eventually was the assigning secretary for the Temple Chapter and UMHB Baseball Officials’ Associations.
In 1996, Chuck was asked to call in the U.I.L. State Baseball Tournament for 3 years. He also officiated football with the Cen-Tex Football Chapter for a number of years. Chuck also enjoyed broadcasting the Belton Tiger Football games on the radio on Friday Night Football in Central Texas. He wasn’t trained to be a broadcaster, but he did okay. He just watched the game and tried to explain what he was seeing. Many BHS fans that could not come to the games had a chance to listen to those Belton Tigers. He had lots of listeners that told him they appreciated the game commentary he did on the radio, looking forward to it every Friday night during football season.
Chuck was on numerous boards of directors, committees, and a member of numerous organizations: Texas High School Coaches Association, Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association, Southwest Basketball Officials Association (Board of Directors), City of Belton Advisory Committee, Texas Association of Secondary Principals, Texas Association of Athletic Directors, Former member of the Belton Lion’s Club, Belton Youth Baseball Association Board of Directors, Belton Youth Softball Association, Belton Federal Credit Union Vice President, Bell County Retired School Employees’ Association, and the Bell County Sheriff’s Advisory Committee.
Chuck was a member of First Baptist Church of Belton. Chuck felt that the day he was baptized was one of the most important days of his life. He was a Christian man that led a life of Christian spirit and example.
Janice and Chuck were blessed with three great kids: Jeffri Alyson King and her husband John, Kory Charles Douglas and his wife Lauren, and Jillian AdriAnn Kinsey and her husband DeShon. He had six grandkids that he adored. Grandaughters Sydney Ryan King, Addison Logan King, Emma Nicole Douglas, Charlotte Michelle Douglas, and Kullyn Charlie Kinsey, and grandson, William Michael Douglas. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law: Karyl Bomar Schiller and Helen Bomar. He was proud that he, Janice, all three of his kids, as well as Karyl and Helen, all graduated from Baylor . . . Sic’em Bears!
Pallbearers serving for Chuck will be John King, DeShon Kinsey, Bill Carberry, Scott Whitley, Billy Crow, and Porter Wright. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Belton Christian Youth Center, 505 E. Ave. C, Belton, Texas 76513, or the Holland Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 360, Holland, Texas 76534.
Visitation will be 2:00-4:00 PM at Dossman Funeral Home Sunday, May 16, 2021.
In his own words, Chuck said he had experienced a wonderful life full of great friends and family. His wish was that everyone smile everyday and not be sad. He wanted us to know that he is smiling down on us as we continue to do the best we can for as long as we can. He lived his life to the fullest everyday and would ask all to remember that a smile, a hand shake, and a “good morning” can make anyone have a better day. Chuck said to never forget to tell your family that you love them everyday. He was an eternal optimist with a smile for anyone he saw. Chuck wanted us to celebrate his life and the earning of his wings. Well done, loyal and faithful friend. Chuck’s life touched so many. We will miss him very much.
Alex Tovar
On February 8, 2021, Alexander Salazar Tovar of Bartlett, Texas, said his final goodbyes and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Alejos Tovar and Felisita Salazar, brothers, Juan Tovar, Albert Tovar, Tom Tovar, Estanislado “Tiny” Tovar, and sister Maria Sanchez. He will forever be loved and remembered by his wife, Patsy. He is also survived by his daughter Brenda Perez of Bartlett, son Chris and Krista Tovar of Hutto, daughter Irma and Barry Burns of San Antonio, daughter Rosie and Christopher Felan of Houston. Sisters, Valeria Rodriguez of Rosebud, and Estella Gonzales of Holland. Grandchildren Rey Perez Jr., Lucas and Roman Perez, Benjamin and Kaden Tovar, Stephen and Kristopher Lopez, Rachel Burns, Corey and Ryan Felan. Great-grandchildren, Sophia, Easton, Xander, Kaylah, Dawson and Lincoln. He is loved by numerous nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends.
On November 2, 1944 Alex was born in Devine and grew up in Salado and Holland, Texas. Alex was baptized at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas, and later received his first communion with the Lord at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church in Granger, Texas. He attended Holland High School and married his soulmate and love of his life, Patsy Solis, in 1965, building a forever home and family in Bartlett, Texas. In 2004, Alex retired from Alcoa in Rockdale, Texas after 30 years of work, and continued to find joy in his life. In 2006, he co-founded Tovar Automotive in Hutto, Texas with his only son Chris. He was always full of laughter and never met a stranger. Many would say you never saw him without a smile on his face or a doughnut in his hand. Alex loved traveling, cars, watching wrestling, reading the newspaper, meeting new friends, making silly faces at his grandchildren whenever possible, and dancing in the kitchen with his “Corazon”. He was always there, no matter what.
All 76 years of Alexander’s life were full of love, happiness, and family. Even when he could no longer remember your name or where he knew you from, he gave you a small piece of his heart. We all have pieces of Alex’s love and laughter inside of us somewhere and will keep doing so until we can see him again one day – healthy, at peace, and without a worry in the world.
The funeral Mass will be livestreamed. To access the livestream, please access the parish's Facebook page by selecting this link (https://www.facebook.com/SS-Cyril-Methodius-Catholic-Church-163345370402064).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.
On February 8, 2021, Alexander Salazar Tovar of Bartlett, Texas, said his final goodbyes and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Alejos Tovar and Felisita Salazar, brothers, Juan Tovar, Albert Tovar, Tom Tovar, Estanislado “Tiny” Tovar, and sister Maria Sanchez. He will forever be loved and remembered by his wife, Patsy. He is also survived by his daughter Brenda Perez of Bartlett, son Chris and Krista Tovar of Hutto, daughter Irma and Barry Burns of San Antonio, daughter Rosie and Christopher Felan of Houston. Sisters, Valeria Rodriguez of Rosebud, and Estella Gonzales of Holland. Grandchildren Rey Perez Jr., Lucas and Roman Perez, Benjamin and Kaden Tovar, Stephen and Kristopher Lopez, Rachel Burns, Corey and Ryan Felan. Great-grandchildren, Sophia, Easton, Xander, Kaylah, Dawson and Lincoln. He is loved by numerous nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends.
On November 2, 1944 Alex was born in Devine and grew up in Salado and Holland, Texas. Alex was baptized at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas, and later received his first communion with the Lord at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church in Granger, Texas. He attended Holland High School and married his soulmate and love of his life, Patsy Solis, in 1965, building a forever home and family in Bartlett, Texas. In 2004, Alex retired from Alcoa in Rockdale, Texas after 30 years of work, and continued to find joy in his life. In 2006, he co-founded Tovar Automotive in Hutto, Texas with his only son Chris. He was always full of laughter and never met a stranger. Many would say you never saw him without a smile on his face or a doughnut in his hand. Alex loved traveling, cars, watching wrestling, reading the newspaper, meeting new friends, making silly faces at his grandchildren whenever possible, and dancing in the kitchen with his “Corazon”. He was always there, no matter what.
All 76 years of Alexander’s life were full of love, happiness, and family. Even when he could no longer remember your name or where he knew you from, he gave you a small piece of his heart. We all have pieces of Alex’s love and laughter inside of us somewhere and will keep doing so until we can see him again one day – healthy, at peace, and without a worry in the world.
The funeral Mass will be livestreamed. To access the livestream, please access the parish's Facebook page by selecting this link (https://www.facebook.com/SS-Cyril-Methodius-Catholic-Church-163345370402064).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.
Lee Ortiz Sr.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Lee Ortiz Sr., 83, of Bartlett will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger. Mr. Ortiz died Friday, Jan. 29. He was born April 22, 1937, in the Granger area to Pablo and Isabel Ortiz. He married Maria Anita. He worked for Wilsonart in Temple. He was preceded in death by his wife; and a grandchild. Survivors include four sons, Adrian Ortiz of Round Rock, and Lee Ortiz, Armando Ortiz and Erasmo Ortiz, all of Bartlett; seven siblings, Catalina Ortiz, Maria Ortiz, Victor Ortiz, Pablo Ortiz, all of Rio Bravo, San Juana Ortiz of Reynosa, and Consuelo Ortiz and Jovita Ortiz, both of Dallas; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Lee Ortiz Sr., 83, of Bartlett will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger. Mr. Ortiz died Friday, Jan. 29. He was born April 22, 1937, in the Granger area to Pablo and Isabel Ortiz. He married Maria Anita. He worked for Wilsonart in Temple. He was preceded in death by his wife; and a grandchild. Survivors include four sons, Adrian Ortiz of Round Rock, and Lee Ortiz, Armando Ortiz and Erasmo Ortiz, all of Bartlett; seven siblings, Catalina Ortiz, Maria Ortiz, Victor Ortiz, Pablo Ortiz, all of Rio Bravo, San Juana Ortiz of Reynosa, and Consuelo Ortiz and Jovita Ortiz, both of Dallas; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Richard "Wayne" Rutherford
Richard ‘Wayne” Rutherford went to be with the Lord, our Savior on Christmas night. Wayne was born on September 2nd, 1955 in Nuremberg, Germany to Captain William Bert Rutherford and his wife Francis LaRue Hunter, both of the US Army. Shortly after, the Rutherfords returned to the United States. Then, Wayne’s family moved to Bartlett, Texas with his sister, Anne Walker, and his brothers, Bruce and Paul Rutherford around 1965.
Like his parents, Wayne served in the army with a tour of duty in Viet Nam.
Wayne married the love of his life, Kathy Lou Smith, on December 18, 1982. This blessed union joined two families with a marriage that thrived for 38 years. Together they shared five daughters. Tiffany Rutherford Prestridge and husband Sean of Rockdale, TX. Amy Cross and husband Will of Azle, TX. Courtney Harris of Round Rock, Miranda Tolle and husband Wes of Garland, and Amber Hrometz of Belton.
They shared 16 grandchildren. Sierra, Hannah and husband Curt, Reid, Dylan, Josh, Amissa, Ashlynn, Laynee, Sadie, Tucker, Zeb, Sarah, Trenton, Jordan, Jayden, Kailynn, Courtnee and husband Cody, and Ali. And six great-grandchildren, Presley, Charlee, Gemma, Wesley, Ala, and Zach.
Wayne dedicated his life to his family and the fire department, his second family. He was a member of the Salado Fire Department from 1983 until 2006. He spent 16 years serving as chief, securing updated equipment and better training for the department. Meanwhile, he served the Killeen Fire Department simultaneously. He retired as the EMS Operations Commander in 2009. He earned many awards and accomplishments along the way, including Salado’s First Responder of the year in 1997, Killeen Paramedic of they Year in 1998, and Salado Man of the Year in 1999.
Most recently, Wayne served as President of Dogwood Water Supply from 2016 until 2020. However, the Rutherfords were long time residents of Salado. In fact, they owned and operated Salado Hardware, Feed & Lumber from 1985 until 1992. But Wayne lived out his final years with his Bride of almost four decades in their forever home on Stillhouse Hollow Lake, often entertaining neighbors and spoiling grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Rutherford on May 21, 1968. And his mother Francis on May 29, 1979.
In addition to his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchilden, and siblings, Wayne is survived by a host of loving nieces and nephews.
A memorial is planned for June of 2021 with Dossman’s of Belton. You can view and sign the guestbook on their website.
Richard ‘Wayne” Rutherford went to be with the Lord, our Savior on Christmas night. Wayne was born on September 2nd, 1955 in Nuremberg, Germany to Captain William Bert Rutherford and his wife Francis LaRue Hunter, both of the US Army. Shortly after, the Rutherfords returned to the United States. Then, Wayne’s family moved to Bartlett, Texas with his sister, Anne Walker, and his brothers, Bruce and Paul Rutherford around 1965.
Like his parents, Wayne served in the army with a tour of duty in Viet Nam.
Wayne married the love of his life, Kathy Lou Smith, on December 18, 1982. This blessed union joined two families with a marriage that thrived for 38 years. Together they shared five daughters. Tiffany Rutherford Prestridge and husband Sean of Rockdale, TX. Amy Cross and husband Will of Azle, TX. Courtney Harris of Round Rock, Miranda Tolle and husband Wes of Garland, and Amber Hrometz of Belton.
They shared 16 grandchildren. Sierra, Hannah and husband Curt, Reid, Dylan, Josh, Amissa, Ashlynn, Laynee, Sadie, Tucker, Zeb, Sarah, Trenton, Jordan, Jayden, Kailynn, Courtnee and husband Cody, and Ali. And six great-grandchildren, Presley, Charlee, Gemma, Wesley, Ala, and Zach.
Wayne dedicated his life to his family and the fire department, his second family. He was a member of the Salado Fire Department from 1983 until 2006. He spent 16 years serving as chief, securing updated equipment and better training for the department. Meanwhile, he served the Killeen Fire Department simultaneously. He retired as the EMS Operations Commander in 2009. He earned many awards and accomplishments along the way, including Salado’s First Responder of the year in 1997, Killeen Paramedic of they Year in 1998, and Salado Man of the Year in 1999.
Most recently, Wayne served as President of Dogwood Water Supply from 2016 until 2020. However, the Rutherfords were long time residents of Salado. In fact, they owned and operated Salado Hardware, Feed & Lumber from 1985 until 1992. But Wayne lived out his final years with his Bride of almost four decades in their forever home on Stillhouse Hollow Lake, often entertaining neighbors and spoiling grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Rutherford on May 21, 1968. And his mother Francis on May 29, 1979.
In addition to his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchilden, and siblings, Wayne is survived by a host of loving nieces and nephews.
A memorial is planned for June of 2021 with Dossman’s of Belton. You can view and sign the guestbook on their website.
James Daniel Cargill
James Daniel (JD) Cargill Jr., 77 of Davilla passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. JD Cargill was born on January 15, 1943 in Davilla to James and Lillian Cargill. He grew up with three sisters, Margie Johnson, Billie Ritter and Maydell Watson. JD graduated from Sharp High School in 1961 and later married the love of his life Patricia Ann Davis of Davilla on January 24, 1970. They were married for fifty 50 years and had four children: James Daniel III (Jamie) Cargill, Melissa (Missy) Kaye Pajestka, Jason Trey Cargill and Justin Aaron Cargill. He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company until he retired in 1998. During his retired years, he spent time gardening, ranching, fishing, doing word search puzzles and taking in a couple of western movies or books. Most of all, he cherished and loved spending time with his children, grandkids, and great grandkids. JD was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Margie Johnson and is survived by his loving wife Patty, children: Jamie and Deidra Cargill of Davilla, Missy and John Pajestka of Holland, Jason Cargill of Davilla, and Justin and Michelle Cargill of Holland and eleven grandchildren; Keith and Pansy Pajestka of Holland, Kaitlyn and Jake Arnold of Holland, Matthew Pajestka of Holland, Mckenzie Cargill of Davilla, Tanner Pajestka and Harlee Haley of Holland, Chelsea and Josh Allen of Rosebud, Chad Pajestka of Holland, Tucker Cargill of Davilla, Colton Cargill of Holland, Haylie Pajestka of Holland, Jaiden Cargill of Holland, and four great grandchildren; Pace and Preece Pajestka of Holland along with Everly and Everett Arnold of Holland.
Celebration of Life and Committal Service was held Thursday, December 31 at 11:00 AM at Davilla Baptist Church and Davilla Cemetery.
James Daniel (JD) Cargill Jr., 77 of Davilla passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. JD Cargill was born on January 15, 1943 in Davilla to James and Lillian Cargill. He grew up with three sisters, Margie Johnson, Billie Ritter and Maydell Watson. JD graduated from Sharp High School in 1961 and later married the love of his life Patricia Ann Davis of Davilla on January 24, 1970. They were married for fifty 50 years and had four children: James Daniel III (Jamie) Cargill, Melissa (Missy) Kaye Pajestka, Jason Trey Cargill and Justin Aaron Cargill. He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company until he retired in 1998. During his retired years, he spent time gardening, ranching, fishing, doing word search puzzles and taking in a couple of western movies or books. Most of all, he cherished and loved spending time with his children, grandkids, and great grandkids. JD was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Margie Johnson and is survived by his loving wife Patty, children: Jamie and Deidra Cargill of Davilla, Missy and John Pajestka of Holland, Jason Cargill of Davilla, and Justin and Michelle Cargill of Holland and eleven grandchildren; Keith and Pansy Pajestka of Holland, Kaitlyn and Jake Arnold of Holland, Matthew Pajestka of Holland, Mckenzie Cargill of Davilla, Tanner Pajestka and Harlee Haley of Holland, Chelsea and Josh Allen of Rosebud, Chad Pajestka of Holland, Tucker Cargill of Davilla, Colton Cargill of Holland, Haylie Pajestka of Holland, Jaiden Cargill of Holland, and four great grandchildren; Pace and Preece Pajestka of Holland along with Everly and Everett Arnold of Holland.
Celebration of Life and Committal Service was held Thursday, December 31 at 11:00 AM at Davilla Baptist Church and Davilla Cemetery.
Jenaro Reyes Solis
Jenaro Reyes Solis, 88, went to his eternal resting place Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home in Temple, Texas surrounded by his wife and family after losing his battle to pneumonia.
He leaves his wife of 54 years, Margarita Campos Solis; his son Joe Leos and daughter-in-law Lindy Leos; his five daughters, Mary Lou Richey, and her husband Mark Richey; Lydia Degollado; Vera Hicks and her husband Bryan Hicks, Yolanda Pierce and her husband Mike Pierce, Delia Snider, and her husband Nick Snider; 10 grandsons and 10 granddaughters along with approximately 40 great-grandchildren and many close friends and family.
Born in Heidenheimer, Texas and raised in Bartlett, Texas, son of Porfirio and Otilia Solis, he was a lifelong resident of Bartlett. He lived in Temple the last eight years of his life before being called home.
In his early years, Mr. Solis worked at Mobil Chemical Company in Temple, Texas for 10 years then later worked at Bartlett ISD as a driver for the students. He was a proud veteran by serving his country in the branch of the Army. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved his wife and his children and worked hard to provide for each of them.
Mr. Solis is preceded in death by his son Samuel Leos, his parents Porfirio and Otilia Solis, his brothers Leandro Solis, Esteban Solis, and his sister Isabel Medina. His surviving siblings are Vica Garcia of Hemet, California; Janie Luna of Bartlett, Texas; Maria Solis of Belton, Texas; Patsy Tovar of Bartlett and Joe Solis of Troy.
A viewing will be held at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett Monday 6 to 8 pm December 14, 2020 with a Rosary officiated by Deacon Barney Rodriguez at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger at Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Hilario Guajardo. His final resting place will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger.
The funeral mass will be live streamed at http://www.sscmchurch.org/
Jenaro Reyes Solis, 88, went to his eternal resting place Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home in Temple, Texas surrounded by his wife and family after losing his battle to pneumonia.
He leaves his wife of 54 years, Margarita Campos Solis; his son Joe Leos and daughter-in-law Lindy Leos; his five daughters, Mary Lou Richey, and her husband Mark Richey; Lydia Degollado; Vera Hicks and her husband Bryan Hicks, Yolanda Pierce and her husband Mike Pierce, Delia Snider, and her husband Nick Snider; 10 grandsons and 10 granddaughters along with approximately 40 great-grandchildren and many close friends and family.
Born in Heidenheimer, Texas and raised in Bartlett, Texas, son of Porfirio and Otilia Solis, he was a lifelong resident of Bartlett. He lived in Temple the last eight years of his life before being called home.
In his early years, Mr. Solis worked at Mobil Chemical Company in Temple, Texas for 10 years then later worked at Bartlett ISD as a driver for the students. He was a proud veteran by serving his country in the branch of the Army. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved his wife and his children and worked hard to provide for each of them.
Mr. Solis is preceded in death by his son Samuel Leos, his parents Porfirio and Otilia Solis, his brothers Leandro Solis, Esteban Solis, and his sister Isabel Medina. His surviving siblings are Vica Garcia of Hemet, California; Janie Luna of Bartlett, Texas; Maria Solis of Belton, Texas; Patsy Tovar of Bartlett and Joe Solis of Troy.
A viewing will be held at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett Monday 6 to 8 pm December 14, 2020 with a Rosary officiated by Deacon Barney Rodriguez at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger at Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Hilario Guajardo. His final resting place will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger.
The funeral mass will be live streamed at http://www.sscmchurch.org/
Linda Ruth Garrett Thiele
Linda Ruth Garrett Thiele of Lexington, TX was called home by her Savior Wednesday evening November 4th during a difficult recovery following heart surgery. Linda was born to Ray Garret and Johnnie Ruth Wilson in Temple, TX in October 1947 and was raised near Davilla, TX where she would eventually meet her husband of fifty-four years Douglas Thiele.
Linda was an avid barrel racer and lover of horses. She and Doug attended countless rodeos, play days, and parades over the years with their horse trailer in tow behind a 1962 Chevy Impala. As time went on, their focus shifted towards raising a family. She and Doug finally settled down in Hutto, TX with their two sons, Terry and Danny. She faithfully served the community working in the school cafeteria and as the manager of the Hutto Volunteer Fire Department Fireman’s Hall. Leasing the hall, meeting with folks, catering, and providing support on fire calls gave her great joy.
With her boys grown and out on their own, Linda and Doug left Hutto and purchased a horse farm near Granger, TX where once again she was able to rekindle the flame of love for horses. She and Doug were overflowing with joy when that first baby horse was born! They went on to raise several more fine Western Pleasure horses with hopes to begin showing locally. Plans shifted a little and they decided to make a move to Lexington, TX to retire.
Linda was a member of the Former Texas Ranger's Association and Foundation where she and Doug were always eager to volunteer and support the cause. You would find them both helping out at the annual gala as well as other events throughout the year. She loved dressing in her 1880's clothing and playing her part in re-enactments with the Old West Rangers.
Linda was a strong, beloved wife and grandmother who loved the Lord and her family beyond words. She is survived by her loving husband Doug; son and daughter-in-law Terry and Donna Thiele of Adkins, TX; son and daughter-in-law Danny and Tiffanee Thiele of Georgetown; brother and sister-in-law Billy Ray and Barbara Garrett of Belton; three wonderful grandsons, Ryan, Chance, and Cooper; her little Pomeranian Angel; donkey Jack-Jack; and two horses Ranger and Baby Face.
Linda Ruth Garrett Thiele of Lexington, TX was called home by her Savior Wednesday evening November 4th during a difficult recovery following heart surgery. Linda was born to Ray Garret and Johnnie Ruth Wilson in Temple, TX in October 1947 and was raised near Davilla, TX where she would eventually meet her husband of fifty-four years Douglas Thiele.
Linda was an avid barrel racer and lover of horses. She and Doug attended countless rodeos, play days, and parades over the years with their horse trailer in tow behind a 1962 Chevy Impala. As time went on, their focus shifted towards raising a family. She and Doug finally settled down in Hutto, TX with their two sons, Terry and Danny. She faithfully served the community working in the school cafeteria and as the manager of the Hutto Volunteer Fire Department Fireman’s Hall. Leasing the hall, meeting with folks, catering, and providing support on fire calls gave her great joy.
With her boys grown and out on their own, Linda and Doug left Hutto and purchased a horse farm near Granger, TX where once again she was able to rekindle the flame of love for horses. She and Doug were overflowing with joy when that first baby horse was born! They went on to raise several more fine Western Pleasure horses with hopes to begin showing locally. Plans shifted a little and they decided to make a move to Lexington, TX to retire.
Linda was a member of the Former Texas Ranger's Association and Foundation where she and Doug were always eager to volunteer and support the cause. You would find them both helping out at the annual gala as well as other events throughout the year. She loved dressing in her 1880's clothing and playing her part in re-enactments with the Old West Rangers.
Linda was a strong, beloved wife and grandmother who loved the Lord and her family beyond words. She is survived by her loving husband Doug; son and daughter-in-law Terry and Donna Thiele of Adkins, TX; son and daughter-in-law Danny and Tiffanee Thiele of Georgetown; brother and sister-in-law Billy Ray and Barbara Garrett of Belton; three wonderful grandsons, Ryan, Chance, and Cooper; her little Pomeranian Angel; donkey Jack-Jack; and two horses Ranger and Baby Face.
Jackie Gaines
Jackie Cecil Gaines, 87, of Levelland passed away November 8, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 1933 in Val Verde to Texas to Cecil and Mabel Gaines.
Jackie was a 1951 Graduate of Holland High School where he was a great athlete and was involved in all sports. He went on to play minor league baseball for AAA in Temple, Texas. He was a 1955 graduate of SWTSTC in San Marcos, Texas with a degree in biology.
He married the love of his life Sandra Via of Bartlett, Texas June 25, 1955 at First Presbyterian Church in Bartlett. Jackie then started his teaching career in Ed Couch-Elsa CISD that same year and later went on to coach and teach in Holland, Texas.
Jackie and wife Sandra were blessed with two children, Marisa Gaines Ochoa and Jackie Kevin Gaines. They moved to Levelland in 1966, where he taught biology at Levelland High School. He went on to earn a masters degree in Biology and a Masters in counseling from Texas Tech University.
Jackie then became the school counselor for Hockley county and surrounding counties. He refereed Basketball and Football games as well as managing the city pools for many years. Because of his great love of teaching and all of the students, after his retirement, he was a substitute teacher until his early 80’s.
Jackie was a longtime active member and deacon of First Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Levelland. He and Sandra loved to travel with their family and friends and to spend time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father-in-law, Buck and Dessie Via, a brother, three sisters and his son in law Sly Ochoa.
He is survived by his wife Sandra, Daughter, Marisa Ochoa, Son, Jackie Kevin Gaines (Lisa), Grandchildren, Lauren (Daron) Corbin, Lance (Amber) Keller, Rebekah (Chase) Odom and Jessica, Jenifer, Logan, and Landon Gaines. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Shelby and Kylie Corbin, Blake Ashton, Dylan and Kaleb Keller, Bella Campos and Remington Jackie Odom, as well as brother Teddy (Linda) Gaines.
Memorial Services were held Thursday Nov 12 2:00 PM at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Levelland with pastor Jon Sharpe officiating and with music by Rebekah Odem and Cindy Terzenbach.
Jackie Cecil Gaines, 87, of Levelland passed away November 8, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 1933 in Val Verde to Texas to Cecil and Mabel Gaines.
Jackie was a 1951 Graduate of Holland High School where he was a great athlete and was involved in all sports. He went on to play minor league baseball for AAA in Temple, Texas. He was a 1955 graduate of SWTSTC in San Marcos, Texas with a degree in biology.
He married the love of his life Sandra Via of Bartlett, Texas June 25, 1955 at First Presbyterian Church in Bartlett. Jackie then started his teaching career in Ed Couch-Elsa CISD that same year and later went on to coach and teach in Holland, Texas.
Jackie and wife Sandra were blessed with two children, Marisa Gaines Ochoa and Jackie Kevin Gaines. They moved to Levelland in 1966, where he taught biology at Levelland High School. He went on to earn a masters degree in Biology and a Masters in counseling from Texas Tech University.
Jackie then became the school counselor for Hockley county and surrounding counties. He refereed Basketball and Football games as well as managing the city pools for many years. Because of his great love of teaching and all of the students, after his retirement, he was a substitute teacher until his early 80’s.
Jackie was a longtime active member and deacon of First Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Levelland. He and Sandra loved to travel with their family and friends and to spend time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father-in-law, Buck and Dessie Via, a brother, three sisters and his son in law Sly Ochoa.
He is survived by his wife Sandra, Daughter, Marisa Ochoa, Son, Jackie Kevin Gaines (Lisa), Grandchildren, Lauren (Daron) Corbin, Lance (Amber) Keller, Rebekah (Chase) Odom and Jessica, Jenifer, Logan, and Landon Gaines. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Shelby and Kylie Corbin, Blake Ashton, Dylan and Kaleb Keller, Bella Campos and Remington Jackie Odom, as well as brother Teddy (Linda) Gaines.
Memorial Services were held Thursday Nov 12 2:00 PM at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Levelland with pastor Jon Sharpe officiating and with music by Rebekah Odem and Cindy Terzenbach.
Barbara Jo Sandobal
Barbara Jo Sandobal of Bartlett was born on March 2, 1947 and passed away on November 14, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Condra Funeral Home of Taylor.
Barbara Jo Sandobal of Bartlett was born on March 2, 1947 and passed away on November 14, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Condra Funeral Home of Taylor.
Domingo Concha
Domingo Concha of Bartlett Tx passed away peacefully on October 19th 2020 in Round Rock Tx. He was born on February 13th, 1928 to the late Tomas and Antonia Concha. Visitation was held on Friday November 6, from 6pm-8pm at Goodnight Funeral home in Bartlett, TX with a Rosary at 7pm. Graveside services were held on Saturday November 7, at 10 am at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Granger, TX.
Domingo was a very devoted in his catholic faith. He was the first Texan to make his cursillo, a Christianity movement that was brought down from Spain. Domingo was featured several times in the Catholic Digest for being the first cursillista. It was at one of these retreats that Domingo met the love of his life and on September the 7th 1968 he married Lillie Marie Osuna in Georgetown Tx. He was a long time member of St Cyril and Methodius Church, where he served as a Eucharistic minister for many years taking the elderly and the sick Holy Communion. He also gave a lot of his time helping with church functions such as the church bazaars. Domingo made a living as a welder, he worked at Artco-Bell for 28 years.
Domingo is survived by his only daughter Mary Margaret Torres of Bartlett Tx, his Granddaughter Ana-Lisa Torres of Bartlett Tx, and his Grandson Christopher Benavidez of Bartlett Tx and his great grandson Dominick Benavidez of Georgetown Tx. He is also survived by his brother George Concha and his wife Vicky of Temple and his sister Georgia Canava of Bartlett Tx and his brother Paul Concha of Bartlett Tx along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Tomas and Antonia Concha, his wife Lillie Concha, his sister Tomasa Concha, his brother Timotao Concha, his brother Jimmy Concha, & his sister Pauline Rico.
Domingo Concha of Bartlett Tx passed away peacefully on October 19th 2020 in Round Rock Tx. He was born on February 13th, 1928 to the late Tomas and Antonia Concha. Visitation was held on Friday November 6, from 6pm-8pm at Goodnight Funeral home in Bartlett, TX with a Rosary at 7pm. Graveside services were held on Saturday November 7, at 10 am at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Granger, TX.
Domingo was a very devoted in his catholic faith. He was the first Texan to make his cursillo, a Christianity movement that was brought down from Spain. Domingo was featured several times in the Catholic Digest for being the first cursillista. It was at one of these retreats that Domingo met the love of his life and on September the 7th 1968 he married Lillie Marie Osuna in Georgetown Tx. He was a long time member of St Cyril and Methodius Church, where he served as a Eucharistic minister for many years taking the elderly and the sick Holy Communion. He also gave a lot of his time helping with church functions such as the church bazaars. Domingo made a living as a welder, he worked at Artco-Bell for 28 years.
Domingo is survived by his only daughter Mary Margaret Torres of Bartlett Tx, his Granddaughter Ana-Lisa Torres of Bartlett Tx, and his Grandson Christopher Benavidez of Bartlett Tx and his great grandson Dominick Benavidez of Georgetown Tx. He is also survived by his brother George Concha and his wife Vicky of Temple and his sister Georgia Canava of Bartlett Tx and his brother Paul Concha of Bartlett Tx along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Tomas and Antonia Concha, his wife Lillie Concha, his sister Tomasa Concha, his brother Timotao Concha, his brother Jimmy Concha, & his sister Pauline Rico.
Maria Anita Ortiz
A Mass of Christian Burial for Maria Anita Ortiz, 82, of Bartlett was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger.
Mrs. Ortiz died Thursday, Oct. 8, at a Bartlett nursing home. She was born July 27, 1938, in San Benito. She attended nursing school in Dallas. She married Lee Ortiz Sr. She worked for Will-O-Bell Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by a grandchild.
Survivors include her husband of Bartlett; four sons, Adrian Ortiz of Round Rock, and Lee Ortiz, Armando Ortiz and Erasmo Ortiz, all of Bartlett; six siblings, Manuel Cortez, Estefana Miller, Emelda Luna, Emelia Gonzales, Leonor Ramos and Juanita Luna; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett; a rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Maria Anita Ortiz, 82, of Bartlett was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger.
Mrs. Ortiz died Thursday, Oct. 8, at a Bartlett nursing home. She was born July 27, 1938, in San Benito. She attended nursing school in Dallas. She married Lee Ortiz Sr. She worked for Will-O-Bell Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by a grandchild.
Survivors include her husband of Bartlett; four sons, Adrian Ortiz of Round Rock, and Lee Ortiz, Armando Ortiz and Erasmo Ortiz, all of Bartlett; six siblings, Manuel Cortez, Estefana Miller, Emelda Luna, Emelia Gonzales, Leonor Ramos and Juanita Luna; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett; a rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Wilma Frances Lindsay
Wilma Frances (Huser) Lindsay passed away October 5, 2020, at Celeste Care Assisted Living in Llano, Texas.
Mrs. Lindsay was born in 1925 to Anna and Joseph Huser in Granger, Texas, attended Granger High School, and later held various positions as a school and church secretary. She married Charles R Lindsay of Lilesville, N.C., and they lived many years in Bartlett, Texas, where they both worked with the school system. In 1968 the couple moved to Lake Buchanan, began working with the Llano schools, and became active at Highland Lakes United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Lindsay is survived by her one son, Philip Lindsay ( wife Toni Taylor Lindsay) of Harlingen, Texas, three grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Alexis and Christopher McQuitty of Galveston, Tx (Rachel and Rudy Hernandez, Bobby and Marissa McQuitty, John McQuitty, and Will McQuitty); Allison and Benjamin Dart of Signal Mountain, TN, (Jackson Dart, Caroline Dart, Charlie Dart); and Jason and Jennifer Lindsay of Cibolo, Tx.
Due to Covid precautions a memorial service for Mrs. Lindsay will be held at a later date. Anyone wishing to make a memorial, please consider sending the donation to Highland Lakes United Methodist Church, Kingsland, Tx.
The family would like to thank Celeste Care Assisted Living in Llano, Dr. David Hoerster, Solaris Hospice, and a special niece, Mary J Barsonti, for care during Mrs. Lindsay’s later years.
Wilma Frances (Huser) Lindsay passed away October 5, 2020, at Celeste Care Assisted Living in Llano, Texas.
Mrs. Lindsay was born in 1925 to Anna and Joseph Huser in Granger, Texas, attended Granger High School, and later held various positions as a school and church secretary. She married Charles R Lindsay of Lilesville, N.C., and they lived many years in Bartlett, Texas, where they both worked with the school system. In 1968 the couple moved to Lake Buchanan, began working with the Llano schools, and became active at Highland Lakes United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Lindsay is survived by her one son, Philip Lindsay ( wife Toni Taylor Lindsay) of Harlingen, Texas, three grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Alexis and Christopher McQuitty of Galveston, Tx (Rachel and Rudy Hernandez, Bobby and Marissa McQuitty, John McQuitty, and Will McQuitty); Allison and Benjamin Dart of Signal Mountain, TN, (Jackson Dart, Caroline Dart, Charlie Dart); and Jason and Jennifer Lindsay of Cibolo, Tx.
Due to Covid precautions a memorial service for Mrs. Lindsay will be held at a later date. Anyone wishing to make a memorial, please consider sending the donation to Highland Lakes United Methodist Church, Kingsland, Tx.
The family would like to thank Celeste Care Assisted Living in Llano, Dr. David Hoerster, Solaris Hospice, and a special niece, Mary J Barsonti, for care during Mrs. Lindsay’s later years.
Johnny Olguin Martinez Sr
Johnny Olguin Martinez Sr. peacefully went to be with his heavenly father while surrounded by his family at home on Sunday, August 30, 2020.
Johnny Olguin Martinez Sr. was born on August 3, 1950 in Bartlett, Texas to Juan Salazar and Simona Olguin Martinez Salazar. He grew up with his older brothers Pete Martinez, Robert Lee Martinez, Vincente Martinez, his younger brother Domingo Martinez, and two younger sisters Josie Yannis and Flora Salazar.
Johnny attended Jonas ISD leaving in 1963 to begin his career at Laboratory Tops Inc. in 1974 that later became Durcon. After 40 years, Johnny retired. He was married to Virginia Nava Garza on August 5, 1973 at the St. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas. Johnny will be leaving behind his six children, Virginia Segura, Sylvia Garcia, Teresa Hayes, Johnny O. Martinez Jr., Monica Woods and Joey Martinez.
Johnny is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Simona Salazar and his former wife Virginia Nava Garza.
He is survived by his children Virginia Segura of Belton, Sylvia and Noah Garcia of Bartlett, Teresa and William Hayes of Killeen, Johnny and Kathy Martinez Jr. of Bartlett, Monica and Tim Evans of Bartlett, Joey Martinez of Bartlett, his grandchildren; Cruz Capetillo Jr., Margarito Capetillo, Julie Capetillo, Jo-Anna Capetillo, Hermilo Garcia, Alejandro Garcia, Isabella Hayes, Myranda Hayes, Raven Hayes, Chelsea Mills, Jeremiah Martinez, Tiffany and Rey Gonzales, Victoria Martinez-Jowers, Ryan Jowers, Deanna Jowers, Virginia Garza, and twenty greatgrandchildren.
Visitation was held Thursday September 3, 2020 from 6-8 pm at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was at 7:00 pm. Graveside services were held at 10:00am Friday September 4, 2020 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger, Texas.
Johnny Olguin Martinez Sr. peacefully went to be with his heavenly father while surrounded by his family at home on Sunday, August 30, 2020.
Johnny Olguin Martinez Sr. was born on August 3, 1950 in Bartlett, Texas to Juan Salazar and Simona Olguin Martinez Salazar. He grew up with his older brothers Pete Martinez, Robert Lee Martinez, Vincente Martinez, his younger brother Domingo Martinez, and two younger sisters Josie Yannis and Flora Salazar.
Johnny attended Jonas ISD leaving in 1963 to begin his career at Laboratory Tops Inc. in 1974 that later became Durcon. After 40 years, Johnny retired. He was married to Virginia Nava Garza on August 5, 1973 at the St. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas. Johnny will be leaving behind his six children, Virginia Segura, Sylvia Garcia, Teresa Hayes, Johnny O. Martinez Jr., Monica Woods and Joey Martinez.
Johnny is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Simona Salazar and his former wife Virginia Nava Garza.
He is survived by his children Virginia Segura of Belton, Sylvia and Noah Garcia of Bartlett, Teresa and William Hayes of Killeen, Johnny and Kathy Martinez Jr. of Bartlett, Monica and Tim Evans of Bartlett, Joey Martinez of Bartlett, his grandchildren; Cruz Capetillo Jr., Margarito Capetillo, Julie Capetillo, Jo-Anna Capetillo, Hermilo Garcia, Alejandro Garcia, Isabella Hayes, Myranda Hayes, Raven Hayes, Chelsea Mills, Jeremiah Martinez, Tiffany and Rey Gonzales, Victoria Martinez-Jowers, Ryan Jowers, Deanna Jowers, Virginia Garza, and twenty greatgrandchildren.
Visitation was held Thursday September 3, 2020 from 6-8 pm at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was at 7:00 pm. Graveside services were held at 10:00am Friday September 4, 2020 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger, Texas.
Darrell Taylor
Darrell Wayne Taylor, 63, of Bartlett died Monday, August 10, in a Temple hospital. Visitation was held on Sunday, August 16th 2020 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Branford Dawson Funeral Home (718 S 7th St, Temple, TX 76503). The funeral service was on Monday, August 17th 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery (11463 TX-195, Killeen, TX 76542).
Darrell Wayne Taylor, 63, of Bartlett died Monday, August 10, in a Temple hospital. Visitation was held on Sunday, August 16th 2020 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Branford Dawson Funeral Home (718 S 7th St, Temple, TX 76503). The funeral service was on Monday, August 17th 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery (11463 TX-195, Killeen, TX 76542).
Daniel Blane Jr
Services for Daniel Lee “Block” Blane Jr., 35, of Bartlett were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Bartlett with the Rev. Michael Morgan and the Rev. Kevin J. Blane officiating. Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mr. Blane died Tuesday, July 21, at his residence. He was born Nov. 27, 1984, in Georgetown to Daniel and Laura Blane. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 2003 and attended Texas Southern University. He was a member of the 1999 State Champion Bartlett Bulldogs football team. He was a two-sport letterman and two-time all-district selection as linebacker. He was a member of Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church. He was a master barber and worked at Papa Frank’s Barber Shop in Georgetown since 2016. Survivors include two brothers, the Rev. Kevin J. Blane of Newport News, Va., and Taylor Blane of Camp Casey, South Korea; a sister, Chandra Blane of Bartlett; and his parents of Bartlett. Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Friday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple and will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Services for Daniel Lee “Block” Blane Jr., 35, of Bartlett were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Bartlett with the Rev. Michael Morgan and the Rev. Kevin J. Blane officiating. Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mr. Blane died Tuesday, July 21, at his residence. He was born Nov. 27, 1984, in Georgetown to Daniel and Laura Blane. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 2003 and attended Texas Southern University. He was a member of the 1999 State Champion Bartlett Bulldogs football team. He was a two-sport letterman and two-time all-district selection as linebacker. He was a member of Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church. He was a master barber and worked at Papa Frank’s Barber Shop in Georgetown since 2016. Survivors include two brothers, the Rev. Kevin J. Blane of Newport News, Va., and Taylor Blane of Camp Casey, South Korea; a sister, Chandra Blane of Bartlett; and his parents of Bartlett. Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Friday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple and will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Robin Fleming
Robin Lynn (Steglich) Fleming, age 43, of Hutto, Texas passed away peacefully with her husband, Brian, and dear friend, Mandi Newby, by her side on July 11, 2020 at Ascension Seton Hospital in Round Rock after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Visitation was held at Ramsey Funeral Home in Georgetown on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 6 – 8 P.M. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Ramsey Funeral Home, 5600 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78633. Burial was at IOOF Cemetery in Georgetown.
Robin was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Haydon Cox.
She is survived by her husband, Brian; children, Ashlyn and Garrett; daddy, Leonard Steglich; biological father, Herb Locklear; brothers, Andy Locklear, Stacy Steglich; sister, Linda Locklear; nieces: Haydon Locklear, Brooke Locklear, Krystal Smith; nephews: Vincent Fleming, Trent Locklear and Josh Locklear; in-laws, Thomas and Marge Fleming; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Sherri Fleming; aunts and uncles: Ray and Debbie Van Lake, Kevin and Lisa Morrison, Bob and Shirley Fleming, Laneta McDonald; childhood friends: Michelle Cargill, Rosemary Cooper and Mandi Newby along with numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
Robin was born February 7, 1977 in Killeen, Texas to Mary Cox and Herb Locklear. She lived most of her childhood in Bartlett, Texas. Robin graduated from Bartlett High School in 1995 and the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor in 2000 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She married Brian on June 26, 1999 and they recently celebrated 21 years of marriage. They made their home in Hutto with their two children, Ashlyn and Garrett, and beloved pets. She worked in human resources at NorthgateArinso.
Robin's greatest blessings in life were her children. They were her everything. She took any opportunity she could to talk about them. Robin had a heart of gold. She was kind, loving, compassionate and loyal. She loved deeply. Life won’t be the same without her. She will be dearly missed by countless family and friends.
Pallbearers will be: Justin Cargill, Jamie Carlile, Jim Cooper, Scott Fleming, Brad Hill and Paul Newby.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to cover medical costs and other financial needs. A Go Fund Me Account has been set up at https://gf.me/u/x8n5mx
You may share a message or memory in our online guestbook at www.RamseyFuneral.com
Robin Lynn (Steglich) Fleming, age 43, of Hutto, Texas passed away peacefully with her husband, Brian, and dear friend, Mandi Newby, by her side on July 11, 2020 at Ascension Seton Hospital in Round Rock after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Visitation was held at Ramsey Funeral Home in Georgetown on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 6 – 8 P.M. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Ramsey Funeral Home, 5600 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78633. Burial was at IOOF Cemetery in Georgetown.
Robin was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Haydon Cox.
She is survived by her husband, Brian; children, Ashlyn and Garrett; daddy, Leonard Steglich; biological father, Herb Locklear; brothers, Andy Locklear, Stacy Steglich; sister, Linda Locklear; nieces: Haydon Locklear, Brooke Locklear, Krystal Smith; nephews: Vincent Fleming, Trent Locklear and Josh Locklear; in-laws, Thomas and Marge Fleming; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Sherri Fleming; aunts and uncles: Ray and Debbie Van Lake, Kevin and Lisa Morrison, Bob and Shirley Fleming, Laneta McDonald; childhood friends: Michelle Cargill, Rosemary Cooper and Mandi Newby along with numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
Robin was born February 7, 1977 in Killeen, Texas to Mary Cox and Herb Locklear. She lived most of her childhood in Bartlett, Texas. Robin graduated from Bartlett High School in 1995 and the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor in 2000 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She married Brian on June 26, 1999 and they recently celebrated 21 years of marriage. They made their home in Hutto with their two children, Ashlyn and Garrett, and beloved pets. She worked in human resources at NorthgateArinso.
Robin's greatest blessings in life were her children. They were her everything. She took any opportunity she could to talk about them. Robin had a heart of gold. She was kind, loving, compassionate and loyal. She loved deeply. Life won’t be the same without her. She will be dearly missed by countless family and friends.
Pallbearers will be: Justin Cargill, Jamie Carlile, Jim Cooper, Scott Fleming, Brad Hill and Paul Newby.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to cover medical costs and other financial needs. A Go Fund Me Account has been set up at https://gf.me/u/x8n5mx
You may share a message or memory in our online guestbook at www.RamseyFuneral.com
Robert Minor
Services for Robert Lee “Po Boy” Miner, 66, of Bartlett will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Bartlett with Elder Binder officiating. Burial will be in Bartlett Cemetery. Mr. Miner died Monday, June 29. He was born Nov. 12, 1953, in Bartlett to Arthur Scott and Pearl McVade. He attended school in the Bartlett ISD. He worked for Red & White Grocery Store in Bartlett. He also owned and operated a lawn service. Survivors include a daughter, LaDenna Shanell Miles of Temple; four brothers, Dewitt Miner Sr., Larry McVade and Jimmy McVade, all of Temple and Richard Miner of San Diego, Calif.; three sisters, Helen Winkfield of Killeen, Johonnie Mae McVade of Robinson and Annie Pearl Whittenburg of Waco; and two grandchildren.Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Friday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple.
Services for Robert Lee “Po Boy” Miner, 66, of Bartlett will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Bartlett with Elder Binder officiating. Burial will be in Bartlett Cemetery. Mr. Miner died Monday, June 29. He was born Nov. 12, 1953, in Bartlett to Arthur Scott and Pearl McVade. He attended school in the Bartlett ISD. He worked for Red & White Grocery Store in Bartlett. He also owned and operated a lawn service. Survivors include a daughter, LaDenna Shanell Miles of Temple; four brothers, Dewitt Miner Sr., Larry McVade and Jimmy McVade, all of Temple and Richard Miner of San Diego, Calif.; three sisters, Helen Winkfield of Killeen, Johonnie Mae McVade of Robinson and Annie Pearl Whittenburg of Waco; and two grandchildren.Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Friday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple.
Tommy D. Street
Tommy Dwight Street passed in peace on June 16th at the age of 68. Tommy grew up in Barlett and after high school, he joined the Air Force. After his service with the Air Force, he worked in the oil and gas industry until retirement. During his career, he was very fortunate to travel extensively in the US and Abroad.
Tommy lived life to the fullest and his family was everything to him. He was a mom, dad, and best friend to his children. He was an amazing, kind, loving man that meant a lot to many people.
Tommy will be sadly missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Nannette and Marty, daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Sammy, son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Millicent; grandchildren Samantha, Sammy, Ryley, Stephen Jr., and Kendall; great-grandchild Tyler; sisters Jane Rabel, Judy and husband Ross Sanders, and Valorie Rutherford; sister-in-law Margaret Street; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and longtime friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas “Pete” and Ida Belle and brother Davey.
There will be a “Celebration of Life” service held in Central Texas where he was born and raised. Date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Tommy Dwight Street passed in peace on June 16th at the age of 68. Tommy grew up in Barlett and after high school, he joined the Air Force. After his service with the Air Force, he worked in the oil and gas industry until retirement. During his career, he was very fortunate to travel extensively in the US and Abroad.
Tommy lived life to the fullest and his family was everything to him. He was a mom, dad, and best friend to his children. He was an amazing, kind, loving man that meant a lot to many people.
Tommy will be sadly missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Nannette and Marty, daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Sammy, son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Millicent; grandchildren Samantha, Sammy, Ryley, Stephen Jr., and Kendall; great-grandchild Tyler; sisters Jane Rabel, Judy and husband Ross Sanders, and Valorie Rutherford; sister-in-law Margaret Street; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and longtime friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas “Pete” and Ida Belle and brother Davey.
There will be a “Celebration of Life” service held in Central Texas where he was born and raised. Date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Lynette Edna Spinn Morrison
A lifelong resident of the Bartlett area, Lynette was born February 28, 1930 to Adolph William Spinn and Selma Neuman Spinn. She spent her childhood in Bartlett and the surrounding countryside, as her family moved several times. She attended Alligator Country School in first grade and then Bartlett schools, graduating in the class of 1947. Lynette married her high school sweetheart, Harold Wayne Morrison, on January 27, 1954. The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last year.
After high school, Lynette worked at the Gersbach-Wacker Company for 4 years. She also worked at Mikulencak’s Variety Store and Western Auto for shorter periods. She even taught elementary school at the Schwertner school for 6 weeks when the regular teacher had surgery.
Lynette’s main career, however, was at the Bartlett Electric Cooperative, where she worked for 52 years. During that time, she held every position in the office, from clerk to acting manager. She was the first woman elected as vice-president, and then president, of the Texas Electric Accounting Association. She came out of retirement to work part-time for 4 more years at the Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative. After a second retirement, she assisted part-time at Unique Celebrations Flowers and Gifts in Bartlett.
When she wasn’t working, Lynette traveled extensively, visiting numerous U.S. states, 24 countries across 5 continents, and many islands in the South Pacific, Bahamas and Caribbean. She enjoyed arts and crafts, particularly sewing and
ceramics, and loved to listen and dance to country music.
Lynette is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Morrison, and three sisters: Elsie Spinn, Lillie Mae Sartor, and Leona Persky.
Lynette is survived by her son, Lloyd Morrison and wife Elizabeth of Springfield, MO, several grand-dogs and grand-cats; and numerous nephews and nieces.
A visitation was held Friday, May 22, 2020 from 6pm-8pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 10 am at Goodnight Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Bartlett City Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX.
A lifelong resident of the Bartlett area, Lynette was born February 28, 1930 to Adolph William Spinn and Selma Neuman Spinn. She spent her childhood in Bartlett and the surrounding countryside, as her family moved several times. She attended Alligator Country School in first grade and then Bartlett schools, graduating in the class of 1947. Lynette married her high school sweetheart, Harold Wayne Morrison, on January 27, 1954. The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last year.
After high school, Lynette worked at the Gersbach-Wacker Company for 4 years. She also worked at Mikulencak’s Variety Store and Western Auto for shorter periods. She even taught elementary school at the Schwertner school for 6 weeks when the regular teacher had surgery.
Lynette’s main career, however, was at the Bartlett Electric Cooperative, where she worked for 52 years. During that time, she held every position in the office, from clerk to acting manager. She was the first woman elected as vice-president, and then president, of the Texas Electric Accounting Association. She came out of retirement to work part-time for 4 more years at the Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative. After a second retirement, she assisted part-time at Unique Celebrations Flowers and Gifts in Bartlett.
When she wasn’t working, Lynette traveled extensively, visiting numerous U.S. states, 24 countries across 5 continents, and many islands in the South Pacific, Bahamas and Caribbean. She enjoyed arts and crafts, particularly sewing and
ceramics, and loved to listen and dance to country music.
Lynette is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Morrison, and three sisters: Elsie Spinn, Lillie Mae Sartor, and Leona Persky.
Lynette is survived by her son, Lloyd Morrison and wife Elizabeth of Springfield, MO, several grand-dogs and grand-cats; and numerous nephews and nieces.
A visitation was held Friday, May 22, 2020 from 6pm-8pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 10 am at Goodnight Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Bartlett City Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX.
Helen Ruth Decker Tabor
Helen Ruth Decker Tabor, 72, of China Spring and formerly of Bartlett, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco. Helen was born November 2, 1947 to William Cecil and Douthitt "Buddy" Decker in Bartlett, Texas. Visitation was at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 9, at China Spring Cemetery followed by an 11:00 AM graveside service. Helen is the sister of Kathy Decker Jones of Bartlett.
Helen Ruth Decker Tabor, 72, of China Spring and formerly of Bartlett, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco. Helen was born November 2, 1947 to William Cecil and Douthitt "Buddy" Decker in Bartlett, Texas. Visitation was at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 9, at China Spring Cemetery followed by an 11:00 AM graveside service. Helen is the sister of Kathy Decker Jones of Bartlett.
Elaine X. Adams
Elaine Xylpha Adams died Friday, March 6, 2020, at Providence Hospice Place. Graveside services will be held 12:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at Bartlett City Cemetery with Rev. Ken James officiating. The family received visitors 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at Providence Park Chapel at a later date.
Elaine was born June 17, 1922, in Bartlett, Texas, to Ed and Josephine Adams. She was a graduate of Bartlett High School and Baylor University. Before retiring in 1987, she was Supervisor of General Accounting at Brazos Electric Cooperative, where she was employed for 40 years. She was a member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, where she enjoyed serving in the 1st Grade Sunday School Department. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, E.L. Adams, Jr.; brother-in-law, R.C. Barnes, Jr; and sisters, LaNelle Adams and Frances Barnes She is survived by a nephew, B. L. Barnes and wife, Gigi, of Waco. Honorary pallbearers are retired and active employees of Brazos Electric Cooperative. The family would like to thank the entire staff at St. Catherine’s and Providence Hospice Place for the excellent care she received. Memorials may be made to Central Texas Sr. Ministry – Meals on Wheels or Columbus Ave. Baptist Church Building Fund. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com.
Elaine Xylpha Adams died Friday, March 6, 2020, at Providence Hospice Place. Graveside services will be held 12:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at Bartlett City Cemetery with Rev. Ken James officiating. The family received visitors 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at Providence Park Chapel at a later date.
Elaine was born June 17, 1922, in Bartlett, Texas, to Ed and Josephine Adams. She was a graduate of Bartlett High School and Baylor University. Before retiring in 1987, she was Supervisor of General Accounting at Brazos Electric Cooperative, where she was employed for 40 years. She was a member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, where she enjoyed serving in the 1st Grade Sunday School Department. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, E.L. Adams, Jr.; brother-in-law, R.C. Barnes, Jr; and sisters, LaNelle Adams and Frances Barnes She is survived by a nephew, B. L. Barnes and wife, Gigi, of Waco. Honorary pallbearers are retired and active employees of Brazos Electric Cooperative. The family would like to thank the entire staff at St. Catherine’s and Providence Hospice Place for the excellent care she received. Memorials may be made to Central Texas Sr. Ministry – Meals on Wheels or Columbus Ave. Baptist Church Building Fund. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com.
Cynthia Ann Gersbach
Cynthia Ann Gersbach was born on February 26, 1942 on the family farm west of Bartlett Texas. She attended Bartlett school and graduated 1960. She attended UMHB Vocational Nursing Program from 1960 to 1961, where she graduated 1963. She went to work as an RN at Scott and White and went back to UMHB for her BSN Nursing and graduated in 1974. She worked with adults and after a year, she moved the Pediatric Department where she worked for Scott and White for a total of 46 years of dedicated nursing to the children of the Scott and White Pediatric Department. She helped transition from the old Scott and White to the Scott and White on the “hill”, to the “circles” to the towers. Charles and Cynthia were married at St John Lutheran Church in Bartlett Texas on October 22, 1977. They are blessed with 42 years of marriage with two children. When Charles and Cynthia retired, they traveled extensively on cruises and all over the southeast. Cynthia was dedicated to taking care of everyone in her life and she touched everyone with her love of nursing and a caring heart. The Lord called her home on February 5th 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Martha Persky, infant brother Charles Persky, sister, Janice Thompson. She is survived by her husband Charles Gersbach, her daughter April Marek and husband Darrell Marek of Bartlett Texas, J.R. Gersbach and wife Kendal Gersbach of Bartlett Texas. Sister, Bernice Wright and husband Mike Wright, Sister, Nancy Doerr and husband Steve Doerr, Grandchildren Joshua Marek and partner Sean Christie, Amanda Marek Harper and husband Dustin Harper, Cayson and Barrett Gersbach and numerous nieces, nephews cousins and many friends.
Service was at St John Lutheran Church at 10am on 02/08/2020 and a reception followed in the TRC.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Persky, David Doerr, Leland Gersbach, Harold Kaderka, Kurt Kaderka, Jeffery Thompson.
Cynthia Ann Gersbach was born on February 26, 1942 on the family farm west of Bartlett Texas. She attended Bartlett school and graduated 1960. She attended UMHB Vocational Nursing Program from 1960 to 1961, where she graduated 1963. She went to work as an RN at Scott and White and went back to UMHB for her BSN Nursing and graduated in 1974. She worked with adults and after a year, she moved the Pediatric Department where she worked for Scott and White for a total of 46 years of dedicated nursing to the children of the Scott and White Pediatric Department. She helped transition from the old Scott and White to the Scott and White on the “hill”, to the “circles” to the towers. Charles and Cynthia were married at St John Lutheran Church in Bartlett Texas on October 22, 1977. They are blessed with 42 years of marriage with two children. When Charles and Cynthia retired, they traveled extensively on cruises and all over the southeast. Cynthia was dedicated to taking care of everyone in her life and she touched everyone with her love of nursing and a caring heart. The Lord called her home on February 5th 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Martha Persky, infant brother Charles Persky, sister, Janice Thompson. She is survived by her husband Charles Gersbach, her daughter April Marek and husband Darrell Marek of Bartlett Texas, J.R. Gersbach and wife Kendal Gersbach of Bartlett Texas. Sister, Bernice Wright and husband Mike Wright, Sister, Nancy Doerr and husband Steve Doerr, Grandchildren Joshua Marek and partner Sean Christie, Amanda Marek Harper and husband Dustin Harper, Cayson and Barrett Gersbach and numerous nieces, nephews cousins and many friends.
Service was at St John Lutheran Church at 10am on 02/08/2020 and a reception followed in the TRC.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Persky, David Doerr, Leland Gersbach, Harold Kaderka, Kurt Kaderka, Jeffery Thompson.
Harold Morrison
Harold Wayne Morrison, age 90, of Bartlett, Texas passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home in Bartlett. A lifelong resident of the Bartlett area, Harold was born January 16, 1929 to Hugh Riley Morrison and Doy Alice Shults. He spent his childhood on the family farm south of Bartlett. He attended Bartlett schools, graduating in the class of 1946. He married his high school sweetheart, Lynette Edna Spinn, on January 27, 1954, and the couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary earlier this year. Harold was a farmer and rancher, and has been recognized locally and regionally for soil conservation achievements. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. In his younger days he operated cable-controlled scale model airplanes. Harold is survived by his wife, Lynette Morrison of Bartlett, TX; his son, Lloyd Morrison and wife Elizabeth of Springfield, MO; and several grand-dogs and grand-cats. A visitation was held Friday, December 13, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10 am at Goodnight Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Bartlett City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department.
Harold Wayne Morrison, age 90, of Bartlett, Texas passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home in Bartlett. A lifelong resident of the Bartlett area, Harold was born January 16, 1929 to Hugh Riley Morrison and Doy Alice Shults. He spent his childhood on the family farm south of Bartlett. He attended Bartlett schools, graduating in the class of 1946. He married his high school sweetheart, Lynette Edna Spinn, on January 27, 1954, and the couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary earlier this year. Harold was a farmer and rancher, and has been recognized locally and regionally for soil conservation achievements. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. In his younger days he operated cable-controlled scale model airplanes. Harold is survived by his wife, Lynette Morrison of Bartlett, TX; his son, Lloyd Morrison and wife Elizabeth of Springfield, MO; and several grand-dogs and grand-cats. A visitation was held Friday, December 13, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10 am at Goodnight Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Bartlett City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department.
Reuben Lindemann
Services for Reuben Jessie Lindemann, 93, of Houston and formerly of Bartlett will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Temple. Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mr. Lindemann died Monday, Dec. 23, in The Woodlands. He was born May 31, 1926, in Bartlett to Eldor and Olga Lindemann. He attended school in Bartlett. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a farmer and rancher. He served as a city councilman in Bartlett. He was on the board of directors for Will-O-Bell Nursing Home and was a deacon at Immanuel Baptist Church. He was a member of the Lions Club and American Legion. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Robbie Golliheair; and his second wife, Jewell Tilley. Survivors include two daughters, Theresa Schutze of Magnolia and Debbie Palermo of Houston; a son, Clark Lindemann of Pinehurst; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Reuben Jessie Lindemann, 93, of Houston and formerly of Bartlett will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Temple. Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mr. Lindemann died Monday, Dec. 23, in The Woodlands. He was born May 31, 1926, in Bartlett to Eldor and Olga Lindemann. He attended school in Bartlett. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a farmer and rancher. He served as a city councilman in Bartlett. He was on the board of directors for Will-O-Bell Nursing Home and was a deacon at Immanuel Baptist Church. He was a member of the Lions Club and American Legion. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Robbie Golliheair; and his second wife, Jewell Tilley. Survivors include two daughters, Theresa Schutze of Magnolia and Debbie Palermo of Houston; a son, Clark Lindemann of Pinehurst; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron is in charge of arrangements.
Lovedia Wade
Services for Lovedia Jean Wade, 89, will be 10 a.m. Friday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett. Mrs. Wade died Saturday, Nov. 2. She was born Aug. 25, 1930, in Prairie Dell to John Russ and Tula Trilby Lynch Patterson. She graduated from Salado High School. She attended Mary Hardin Baylor College. She married Donald Scott Wade on Oct. 12, 1951. She worked for Bartlett Independent School District and Will O Bell Nursing Home. She later operated a child care service. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Diana Lynn Wade; and a great-grandchild. Survivors include three sons, Donald Scott Wade Jr., Joel Wade and Samuel LaDale Wade; a daughter, Donna Kay Wade; two brothers, Samuel Patterson and Dale Patterson; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Services for Lovedia Jean Wade, 89, will be 10 a.m. Friday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett. Mrs. Wade died Saturday, Nov. 2. She was born Aug. 25, 1930, in Prairie Dell to John Russ and Tula Trilby Lynch Patterson. She graduated from Salado High School. She attended Mary Hardin Baylor College. She married Donald Scott Wade on Oct. 12, 1951. She worked for Bartlett Independent School District and Will O Bell Nursing Home. She later operated a child care service. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Diana Lynn Wade; and a great-grandchild. Survivors include three sons, Donald Scott Wade Jr., Joel Wade and Samuel LaDale Wade; a daughter, Donna Kay Wade; two brothers, Samuel Patterson and Dale Patterson; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
George Cates Fowler Jr.
George Cates Fowler, Jr., 76, of Weatherford, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019, in Weatherford after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Central Christian Church, 1602 South Main Street in Weatherford with Pastor Danny Couch officiating.
George was born March 6, 1943, in Portsmouth, Virginia to George C. Fowler, Sr. and Vera Barefoot Fowler. He grew up in Bartlett, Texas where he was active in church, sports, and scouts earning the prestigious Eagle Scout award. He was blessed with many extended Fowler family members with whom he shared wonderful memories and adventures from his earliest childhood through to his last days.
After graduating as Valedictorian of his class, George attended The University of Texas at Austin where he met lifelong friends as a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He graduated with honors and continued his studies at UT Austin where he earned his MBA. He remained an avid Longhorn fan throughout his life.
George married Rubette Talasek in 1965, and after he received his MBA they moved to New York where he had been selected as one of five executive interns to spend a year in New York City. That began what would become a 44-year career at General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin. After the internship, they moved with their infant son, Rhett, to Claremont, California, where George became the Business Director in the Pomona, California division of General Dynamics for 14 years. He also taught business classes at the college level during that time.
George, Rubette, and Rhett joyfully welcomed Blane and then Brooke to the family while they lived in California. When his children wanted to play on the local soccer association teams, George volunteered to coach and found a lifelong passion.
In 1982 George and the family moved to Weatherford where he continued to work as Business Director at General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin until his retirement in December 2011. The company recognized George numerous times for his dedication to excellence and for his community service work.
George’s love of soccer was contagious in Weatherford where he coached, mentored, organized, refereed, and inspired others to do the same for Weatherford Soccer Association. He enjoyed serving on the Referee Committee of the North Texas State Soccer Board and being the voice from the press box for Weatherford High School soccer games for many years. His efforts were acknowledged through multiple awards and recognitions including the Weatherford Soccer Association dedicating the George Fowler Field at Cartwright Park in his honor
He was a longtime member of Central Christian Church where his strong bass voice graced the choir for many years. George’s love of music ran deep, and he was known for his varied taste and extensive music collection. He also had a passion for cars including hot rods, hot wheels, and sports cars, often taking his children to the drag races and to see the funny cars while in California.
George most enjoyed being a father and Popi, and considered himself blessed beyond measure to watch his children and grandchildren enjoy whatever sparked their interest. He is survived by Rubette, his wife of 54 years; his children Rhett (Gwen) Fowler of Weatherford, son Blane (Natalie) Fowler of Issaquah, Washington, and daughter Brooke (Tim) Sulahian of Melrose, Massachusetts; his grandchildren Jaden, Lily, Sam, Jack, Peter, and Lucy; and many extended family and friends.George’s family is grateful for the kindness and respect shown to their husband, father and Popi by the caregivers at Martin Crest; and they deeply appreciate the team from Solaris Hospice for their gentle guidance and loving assistance with George’s care.
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George Cates Fowler, Jr., 76, of Weatherford, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019, in Weatherford after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Central Christian Church, 1602 South Main Street in Weatherford with Pastor Danny Couch officiating.
George was born March 6, 1943, in Portsmouth, Virginia to George C. Fowler, Sr. and Vera Barefoot Fowler. He grew up in Bartlett, Texas where he was active in church, sports, and scouts earning the prestigious Eagle Scout award. He was blessed with many extended Fowler family members with whom he shared wonderful memories and adventures from his earliest childhood through to his last days.
After graduating as Valedictorian of his class, George attended The University of Texas at Austin where he met lifelong friends as a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He graduated with honors and continued his studies at UT Austin where he earned his MBA. He remained an avid Longhorn fan throughout his life.
George married Rubette Talasek in 1965, and after he received his MBA they moved to New York where he had been selected as one of five executive interns to spend a year in New York City. That began what would become a 44-year career at General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin. After the internship, they moved with their infant son, Rhett, to Claremont, California, where George became the Business Director in the Pomona, California division of General Dynamics for 14 years. He also taught business classes at the college level during that time.
George, Rubette, and Rhett joyfully welcomed Blane and then Brooke to the family while they lived in California. When his children wanted to play on the local soccer association teams, George volunteered to coach and found a lifelong passion.
In 1982 George and the family moved to Weatherford where he continued to work as Business Director at General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin until his retirement in December 2011. The company recognized George numerous times for his dedication to excellence and for his community service work.
George’s love of soccer was contagious in Weatherford where he coached, mentored, organized, refereed, and inspired others to do the same for Weatherford Soccer Association. He enjoyed serving on the Referee Committee of the North Texas State Soccer Board and being the voice from the press box for Weatherford High School soccer games for many years. His efforts were acknowledged through multiple awards and recognitions including the Weatherford Soccer Association dedicating the George Fowler Field at Cartwright Park in his honor
He was a longtime member of Central Christian Church where his strong bass voice graced the choir for many years. George’s love of music ran deep, and he was known for his varied taste and extensive music collection. He also had a passion for cars including hot rods, hot wheels, and sports cars, often taking his children to the drag races and to see the funny cars while in California.
George most enjoyed being a father and Popi, and considered himself blessed beyond measure to watch his children and grandchildren enjoy whatever sparked their interest. He is survived by Rubette, his wife of 54 years; his children Rhett (Gwen) Fowler of Weatherford, son Blane (Natalie) Fowler of Issaquah, Washington, and daughter Brooke (Tim) Sulahian of Melrose, Massachusetts; his grandchildren Jaden, Lily, Sam, Jack, Peter, and Lucy; and many extended family and friends.George’s family is grateful for the kindness and respect shown to their husband, father and Popi by the caregivers at Martin Crest; and they deeply appreciate the team from Solaris Hospice for their gentle guidance and loving assistance with George’s care.
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Donny Archer
Services for Donny Archer, 74, of Milano will be 11 a.m. Friday in Bartlett Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Stephens officiating. Mr. Archer died Friday, Sept. 20, at his residence. He was born Nov. 16, 1944, in Murfreesboro, Tenn., to Ralph and Lena Harron Archer. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Alcoa in Rockdale. Survivors include a son, Daniel Archer of Hare; and three sisters, Sandra Barrett, Joann Dyer and Mary Jean Courtright, all of Tennessee. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.
Services for Donny Archer, 74, of Milano will be 11 a.m. Friday in Bartlett Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Stephens officiating. Mr. Archer died Friday, Sept. 20, at his residence. He was born Nov. 16, 1944, in Murfreesboro, Tenn., to Ralph and Lena Harron Archer. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Alcoa in Rockdale. Survivors include a son, Daniel Archer of Hare; and three sisters, Sandra Barrett, Joann Dyer and Mary Jean Courtright, all of Tennessee. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.
Sybil Cocke
Sybil Lajuana Cocke at 98 and a half years old died on September 22nd, 2019 at her life-long home in Bartlett, Texas. Graveside services were at 10:00 AM September 25th at Bartlett City Cemetery. She was born in Bartlett on April 4th 1921 or as she liked to say 4-4-21, the third child of Alvin Leath and Ruth Griffin. She attended grammar school in Academy and Bartlett, TX and High School in the latter. In her teenage years she was a champion checker player - going undefeated. She married Jesse Cocke of Dunbar, OK on June 21st, 1940 and her marriage lasted 70 years until his death, on December 30th, 2010. Sybil was a caring homemaker that raised three sons: Jesse Cocke Jr, David Leath Cocke and Dennis Cooke. She frequently served as home room sponsor for all her children in their school years and volunteered often for supporting the elderly at the Will-O-Bell Nursing Home. She worked tirelessly to get her sons higher education degrees. Sybil got a certification in cosmetology and opened a beauty salon, Sybil’s Beauty Salon, in Bartlet. Sybil was an extraordinary country and western dancer, dancing until well into her late 80’s, every Sunday at Sefcik Hall in Seaton, TX and to her last days was proud of her dance moves which she demonstrated often to her family and doctors. She was an extraordinary cook, candy, and pie maker. She is a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and the First Methodist Church of Bartlett. Throughout her life, she loved to travel and sightsee in Europe and across the US. In her later years she received excellent in-home care from her caretaker, Bea Herrera of Bartlett who was with her at her death. Sybil was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Leath Griffin and Ruth Griffin of Bartlett, husband Jesse Cocke Sr of Bartlett, two brothers J. D. Griffin of Holland, TX, and Marvin Griffin of Bartlett, two sisters Hazel (Griffin) Stewart (1935) of Austin and Mary Ellen Seale of Jourdanton, TX, and her eldest son Jesse Cocke Jr. of Stephenville, TX. She is survived by her remaining sons, David Leath Cocke of Temple, TX and Dennis Farrell Cooke of China Springs, TX, Jesse Cocke Jr’s wife Shirley Cocke, and three grandchildren: Heather Weihausen of Groesbeck, TX, Camron McDonald of Los Angeles, CA, and Travis Cooke of Waco, TX and 3 great grandchildren, Chloe Weihausen, Colby Weihausen, and Rowan McDonald. Goodnight Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Sybil Lajuana Cocke at 98 and a half years old died on September 22nd, 2019 at her life-long home in Bartlett, Texas. Graveside services were at 10:00 AM September 25th at Bartlett City Cemetery. She was born in Bartlett on April 4th 1921 or as she liked to say 4-4-21, the third child of Alvin Leath and Ruth Griffin. She attended grammar school in Academy and Bartlett, TX and High School in the latter. In her teenage years she was a champion checker player - going undefeated. She married Jesse Cocke of Dunbar, OK on June 21st, 1940 and her marriage lasted 70 years until his death, on December 30th, 2010. Sybil was a caring homemaker that raised three sons: Jesse Cocke Jr, David Leath Cocke and Dennis Cooke. She frequently served as home room sponsor for all her children in their school years and volunteered often for supporting the elderly at the Will-O-Bell Nursing Home. She worked tirelessly to get her sons higher education degrees. Sybil got a certification in cosmetology and opened a beauty salon, Sybil’s Beauty Salon, in Bartlet. Sybil was an extraordinary country and western dancer, dancing until well into her late 80’s, every Sunday at Sefcik Hall in Seaton, TX and to her last days was proud of her dance moves which she demonstrated often to her family and doctors. She was an extraordinary cook, candy, and pie maker. She is a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and the First Methodist Church of Bartlett. Throughout her life, she loved to travel and sightsee in Europe and across the US. In her later years she received excellent in-home care from her caretaker, Bea Herrera of Bartlett who was with her at her death. Sybil was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Leath Griffin and Ruth Griffin of Bartlett, husband Jesse Cocke Sr of Bartlett, two brothers J. D. Griffin of Holland, TX, and Marvin Griffin of Bartlett, two sisters Hazel (Griffin) Stewart (1935) of Austin and Mary Ellen Seale of Jourdanton, TX, and her eldest son Jesse Cocke Jr. of Stephenville, TX. She is survived by her remaining sons, David Leath Cocke of Temple, TX and Dennis Farrell Cooke of China Springs, TX, Jesse Cocke Jr’s wife Shirley Cocke, and three grandchildren: Heather Weihausen of Groesbeck, TX, Camron McDonald of Los Angeles, CA, and Travis Cooke of Waco, TX and 3 great grandchildren, Chloe Weihausen, Colby Weihausen, and Rowan McDonald. Goodnight Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dora Brock
Dora Frances Brock of Bartlett went to Heaven on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the age of 95. Dora was born on November 27, 1923 to Azzie Lee and Buelah (Brown) Bell as the eighth child of 12. Mrs. Brock was a homemaker, seamstress, quilter, avid gardener. She helped her husband, John, with farming and raising cattle. She was a member of the Davilla Baptist Church, which she joined at the age of 11. She was predeceased by her husbands, Max Shelton and John G. Brock. Dora was survived by 4 children, Donald Shelton and wife, Marjorie of Cameron, Ronald Shelton and wife, Gloria of Cameron, Rickey Brock of Georgetown, and Margie Brock Light and husband, Randy of Sherman Texas; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sister, Minnie Lee Walker; brother, Gordon Bell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dora's family held a memorial service at the Davilla Baptist Church on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11:00am.
Dora Frances Brock of Bartlett went to Heaven on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the age of 95. Dora was born on November 27, 1923 to Azzie Lee and Buelah (Brown) Bell as the eighth child of 12. Mrs. Brock was a homemaker, seamstress, quilter, avid gardener. She helped her husband, John, with farming and raising cattle. She was a member of the Davilla Baptist Church, which she joined at the age of 11. She was predeceased by her husbands, Max Shelton and John G. Brock. Dora was survived by 4 children, Donald Shelton and wife, Marjorie of Cameron, Ronald Shelton and wife, Gloria of Cameron, Rickey Brock of Georgetown, and Margie Brock Light and husband, Randy of Sherman Texas; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sister, Minnie Lee Walker; brother, Gordon Bell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dora's family held a memorial service at the Davilla Baptist Church on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11:00am.
David Levi Jones
Services for David Levi Jones, 33, were at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 21 at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ of Bartlett. David died Thursday, September 12, in a vehicle accident just north of Bartlett. David was born July 5, 1986 to Franklin & Brenda Jones of Davilla. He attended Bartlett schools and graduated from Bartlett High School. He played all sports. David is survived by his parents, and his brother, Robert Jones. Branford Dawson Funeral Home of Temple is in charge of arrangements.
Services for David Levi Jones, 33, were at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 21 at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ of Bartlett. David died Thursday, September 12, in a vehicle accident just north of Bartlett. David was born July 5, 1986 to Franklin & Brenda Jones of Davilla. He attended Bartlett schools and graduated from Bartlett High School. He played all sports. David is survived by his parents, and his brother, Robert Jones. Branford Dawson Funeral Home of Temple is in charge of arrangements.
Jack Parker Jr
Jack P. Parker, Jr., 75, of Holland passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2019 in a Temple hospital. Jack was born on August 20, 1943 in Olustee, Ok. He was born to Jack Parker, Sr. and Alma L. Kirby Parker. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Lawton, Ok. Jack taught at different schools before coming to Holland. He was a successful High School basketball coach for girls and boys teams for 17 years at Holland until retiring in 1997. He loved to coach the game of basketball and to watch it. He was a golfer and was fond of going to casinos. He is survived by his wife, Scotty of 38 years, a daughter, Misty Klienfelter and husband Michael of Killeen, a son, Dusty Parker and wife Heather of Alabama, seven grandchildren; Malori Parker, Skyler Klienfelter, Taylor, Jake, Cailey, Dakota and Jace Parker, four nephews; Scott Parker, Gary Doskocil, Reese and Brent Liles, one niece, Shannon Parker Clements.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jimmy Parker.
A gathering was held at Holland Cemetery on Wednesday July 10, 2019 from 10am-11am. Burial followed at the cemetery.
The family would like to thank Wayne Spinn. Memorials can be made to the charity or your choice.
Services are under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home.
Jack P. Parker, Jr., 75, of Holland passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2019 in a Temple hospital. Jack was born on August 20, 1943 in Olustee, Ok. He was born to Jack Parker, Sr. and Alma L. Kirby Parker. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Lawton, Ok. Jack taught at different schools before coming to Holland. He was a successful High School basketball coach for girls and boys teams for 17 years at Holland until retiring in 1997. He loved to coach the game of basketball and to watch it. He was a golfer and was fond of going to casinos. He is survived by his wife, Scotty of 38 years, a daughter, Misty Klienfelter and husband Michael of Killeen, a son, Dusty Parker and wife Heather of Alabama, seven grandchildren; Malori Parker, Skyler Klienfelter, Taylor, Jake, Cailey, Dakota and Jace Parker, four nephews; Scott Parker, Gary Doskocil, Reese and Brent Liles, one niece, Shannon Parker Clements.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jimmy Parker.
A gathering was held at Holland Cemetery on Wednesday July 10, 2019 from 10am-11am. Burial followed at the cemetery.
The family would like to thank Wayne Spinn. Memorials can be made to the charity or your choice.
Services are under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home.
William R. "Bill" Schleede
William R. Schleede, 94, of Salado died Tuesday June 25, at his residence. Services for William R. (Bill) Schleede, 94, were Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. at Broecker Funeral Home in Salado with Reverend David Mosser officiating. Bill passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his home in Salado.
Bill was born September 15, 1924, in Salado to William R. Schleede and Mary Susan (Maye) Porter. He attended Salado schools and graduated as valedictorian of the 1942 class.
Bill attended Texas A & M for one year before leaving to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force. While in the Air Force, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Ramah Lorraine McGuyer, on October 26, 1944. They were married for 63 years. After Bill's honorable discharge from the Air Force in 1946 at the end of WW2, the couple lived primarily in Bartlett, Temple and Salado.
Bill was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bartlett. He served on the Board of Directors of the church and as treasurer for many years. While living in Bartlett, Bill also served on the city council, was a member of the Lion’s Club, and active in the Chamber of Commerce. He was owner of Bartlett Lumber Company, which he sold in 1969.
After moving to Temple, Bill partnered with his uncle, William Porter, to form Porter and Schleede Real Estate.They built custom and speculative homes.
During all this time, Bill was active in farming with his Dad. After retiring from real estate, he devoted most of time to his Salado farm. He and Ramah built a home on the farm in 2000, where he lived the rest of his life.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a sister Marie Schleede Jackson, and his special friend Peggy Holt.
Survivors are daughters Janis Allen of New Braunfels and Cindy Clifton (Will) of Salado; grandchildren Heather Hildebrand of Seguin and Ryon (Lacey) Clifton of Salado; great grandchildren Kyle (currently serving in the U.S. Navy at the Navy Air Base at Whidbey Island, WA) and Kamryn Marshall; and Rook, Southern and CoBurn Clifton.
William R. Schleede, 94, of Salado died Tuesday June 25, at his residence. Services for William R. (Bill) Schleede, 94, were Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. at Broecker Funeral Home in Salado with Reverend David Mosser officiating. Bill passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his home in Salado.
Bill was born September 15, 1924, in Salado to William R. Schleede and Mary Susan (Maye) Porter. He attended Salado schools and graduated as valedictorian of the 1942 class.
Bill attended Texas A & M for one year before leaving to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force. While in the Air Force, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Ramah Lorraine McGuyer, on October 26, 1944. They were married for 63 years. After Bill's honorable discharge from the Air Force in 1946 at the end of WW2, the couple lived primarily in Bartlett, Temple and Salado.
Bill was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bartlett. He served on the Board of Directors of the church and as treasurer for many years. While living in Bartlett, Bill also served on the city council, was a member of the Lion’s Club, and active in the Chamber of Commerce. He was owner of Bartlett Lumber Company, which he sold in 1969.
After moving to Temple, Bill partnered with his uncle, William Porter, to form Porter and Schleede Real Estate.They built custom and speculative homes.
During all this time, Bill was active in farming with his Dad. After retiring from real estate, he devoted most of time to his Salado farm. He and Ramah built a home on the farm in 2000, where he lived the rest of his life.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a sister Marie Schleede Jackson, and his special friend Peggy Holt.
Survivors are daughters Janis Allen of New Braunfels and Cindy Clifton (Will) of Salado; grandchildren Heather Hildebrand of Seguin and Ryon (Lacey) Clifton of Salado; great grandchildren Kyle (currently serving in the U.S. Navy at the Navy Air Base at Whidbey Island, WA) and Kamryn Marshall; and Rook, Southern and CoBurn Clifton.
Carl Allen Doyle
Carl Allen Doyle passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at the age of 76. He and his wife, Marie have resided in Bartlett, Texas for the last few years. Doyle worked at the Williamson County Sheriff's Office as a Sergeant during the late 1970's to the mid 1980's. He also served as a Patrolman in Granger, Texas, Chief of Police in Bartlett, Texas and as a Deputy for Precinct #3 under Constable Charles Fuller. A Memorial Service in honor of Carl Allen Doyle will be held at 2pm on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the First Baptist Church located at 210 West Bell Street in Bartlett, Texas.
Carl Allen Doyle passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at the age of 76. He and his wife, Marie have resided in Bartlett, Texas for the last few years. Doyle worked at the Williamson County Sheriff's Office as a Sergeant during the late 1970's to the mid 1980's. He also served as a Patrolman in Granger, Texas, Chief of Police in Bartlett, Texas and as a Deputy for Precinct #3 under Constable Charles Fuller. A Memorial Service in honor of Carl Allen Doyle will be held at 2pm on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the First Baptist Church located at 210 West Bell Street in Bartlett, Texas.
Kenneth W. Kunz
Kenneth Wilson Kunz 83, of Killeen, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 26, 2019. A Celebration of life was held on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church 3801 Cunningham Rd in Killeen with burial following at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. He was born in Bartlett, Texas in 1935 and after marring the love of his life in 1956 and following a short term in the US Army he made his home in Killeen in 1962. He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church since 1962 and was proud to serve on many committees, teaching Sunday school and the Bethel Adult Bible study series. Upon moving to Killeen he worked for B&K Pontic and Buick, Hugh Statum Ford and Centroplex Ford before open his own car dealership with his son Raland in 1984. An avid outdoorsman he loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents Hugo August Kunz and Lilia Lee Holstine Kunz and his wife of almost 50 years June Marie Kunz. He is survived by his sister Lana Renee Shield of Temple, son Raland Roy Kunz and wife Jena of Georgetown, daughter Rachelle Renee Kunz-McCasland of Marble Falls, grandchildren Trey Wilson Kunz and wife Sara of San Marcos, Rachel Renee Kunz-Kilpatrick and husband Walter of Killeen, Kyle Ryan Kunz of Killeen, Dylan Ray Kunz of Georgetown and Rainey Rachelle Kunz of Georgetown. Great Granddaughter’s Kaileena, Keira, Raegan, Korbyn and Kenley, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was a mentor to many in his church and community and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. There was a visitation on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home.
Kenneth Wilson Kunz 83, of Killeen, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 26, 2019. A Celebration of life was held on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church 3801 Cunningham Rd in Killeen with burial following at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. He was born in Bartlett, Texas in 1935 and after marring the love of his life in 1956 and following a short term in the US Army he made his home in Killeen in 1962. He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church since 1962 and was proud to serve on many committees, teaching Sunday school and the Bethel Adult Bible study series. Upon moving to Killeen he worked for B&K Pontic and Buick, Hugh Statum Ford and Centroplex Ford before open his own car dealership with his son Raland in 1984. An avid outdoorsman he loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents Hugo August Kunz and Lilia Lee Holstine Kunz and his wife of almost 50 years June Marie Kunz. He is survived by his sister Lana Renee Shield of Temple, son Raland Roy Kunz and wife Jena of Georgetown, daughter Rachelle Renee Kunz-McCasland of Marble Falls, grandchildren Trey Wilson Kunz and wife Sara of San Marcos, Rachel Renee Kunz-Kilpatrick and husband Walter of Killeen, Kyle Ryan Kunz of Killeen, Dylan Ray Kunz of Georgetown and Rainey Rachelle Kunz of Georgetown. Great Granddaughter’s Kaileena, Keira, Raegan, Korbyn and Kenley, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was a mentor to many in his church and community and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. There was a visitation on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home.
Donald Bailey
Services for Donald F. Bailey, 64, of Temple will be 10:30 a.m. Friday May 24 in North Belton Cemetery. Mr. Bailey died Wednesday, May 15, at a local hospital. He was born Aug. 14, 1954, in Temple to Alvis and Nelda Cox Bailey. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1971.
Survivors include two sons, Kristopher Bailey of Florida, N.Y., and Shawn Bailey of Temple; a daughter, Angela Bailey Strah of Tampa, Fla., his mother of Temple; a sister, Janice Bailey Wentrcek of Belton; and 10 grandchildren.
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Donald F. Bailey, 64, of Temple will be 10:30 a.m. Friday May 24 in North Belton Cemetery. Mr. Bailey died Wednesday, May 15, at a local hospital. He was born Aug. 14, 1954, in Temple to Alvis and Nelda Cox Bailey. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1971.
Survivors include two sons, Kristopher Bailey of Florida, N.Y., and Shawn Bailey of Temple; a daughter, Angela Bailey Strah of Tampa, Fla., his mother of Temple; a sister, Janice Bailey Wentrcek of Belton; and 10 grandchildren.
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Hicks
Doris “Mimi” Jean Hicks,86, of Belton passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 3, 1932 to J.D. “Dock” and Rena Grace Johnson in Belton. She attended Belton High School and married Raymond Hicks in March of 1963. Doris was a homemaker most of her life and operated an in-home daycare for over 20 years. She loved caring for children, gardening, yard work, and spending time with her family. Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hicks, her son, Donny Walker, and her brother, Jimmy Johnson. She is survived by her sons, Johnny Ray Hicks of Holland, and Scotty Lau of Alabama; her daughters, Vickie Heath of May Pearl, and Linda Lee of Temple; her sisters, Mary Wilhite, and Johnny Ellison, both of Belton, eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and many children she cared for for many years in and around the city of Holland. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Belton.
Doris “Mimi” Jean Hicks,86, of Belton passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 3, 1932 to J.D. “Dock” and Rena Grace Johnson in Belton. She attended Belton High School and married Raymond Hicks in March of 1963. Doris was a homemaker most of her life and operated an in-home daycare for over 20 years. She loved caring for children, gardening, yard work, and spending time with her family. Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hicks, her son, Donny Walker, and her brother, Jimmy Johnson. She is survived by her sons, Johnny Ray Hicks of Holland, and Scotty Lau of Alabama; her daughters, Vickie Heath of May Pearl, and Linda Lee of Temple; her sisters, Mary Wilhite, and Johnny Ellison, both of Belton, eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and many children she cared for for many years in and around the city of Holland. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Belton.
Marilyn Keeling Ford
Marilyn (Keeling) Ford was born on April 16, 1933 in Mexia, Texas and passed away on May 1, 2019 in Bartlett, Texas. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 5.
Marilyn (Keeling) Ford was born on April 16, 1933 in Mexia, Texas and passed away on May 1, 2019 in Bartlett, Texas. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 5.
Wanda Louise Ward Crews
Wanda Louise Ward Crews, 78, of Bartlett, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning April 25, 2019.
Wanda was born April 20, 1941 to H.T Ward, Jr. and Inez Rister Ward on the Ward farm in Lee County, Texas in the Shalom community. They moved from the farm in Lee county to Bandera and then finally settled in Granger, Texas. It was on that farm in Granger, that she learned to “pick and hoe” a little cotton but refused to gather the eggs from the hen’s because she was afraid the “laying” hen would peck her. She attended and graduated from Granger High School in 1959 as class Co-Valedictorian with her best friend Janelle Anderson. In 1960, while attending the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, she went to church in Prairie Dell one Sunday morning with one of her Journalism professors. It was after that church service that she met a young man by the name of James Crews. She had no idea that attending church on that Sunday in that small little country church would lead her to the love of her life. On June 3, 1961 she married, that love, in the First Baptist Church of Granger and thus began their 56 years of marriage. She went back to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and finished her degree in 1966.
They started their lives together in Bartlett in August 1961, James was a teacher and coach with the Bartlett Independent School District while Wanda finalized her degree from UMHB. When she was finished at UMHB, Wanda was a high school business teacher, at Bartlett High School until they were blessed with the adoption of their children. It was at that time, she retired from teaching to become a full-time, stay at home mom to Christy and later to Kevin. James and Wanda joined the First Baptist Church upon moving to Bartlett in 1961 where she was a life-long devoted member, Sunday School teacher, VBS director, nursery keeper and “Grannie” to many “adopted” grandchildren.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, H.T and Inez Ward; her in-laws, W.C. and Ella V Crews; her brother, Charles Marvin Ward; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Selma and Alvin Watson; her brothers-in-law, Clyde, Curtis and Floyd Crews; and her son, Kevin Ward Crews. Survivors include daughter, Christy and husband Stan Fischer of Georgetown; grandchildren, Andrea Kauitzsch of Belton (UMHB), Nik Fischer of Georgetown, Brittany Fischer of Cypress and Chris Fischer of Nacogdoches (SFA); Ted Crews of Conroe and Michelle Robertson of Holland; brother, H.T. and wife Barbara Ward of Salado; brother-in-law, David Leo & wife Wilda Crews of Lancaster; sister-in-law, Nelda Crews of Sherman; aunts, Helen Mirtsching and husband W.M. of Dallas, and Evelyn Dutton of Wylie along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Wanda was held at the Goodnight Funeral Chapel in Bartlett, Texas on Sunday, April 28th from 6-8 pm and Funeral services were held Monday April 29th at 10 am at the First Baptist Church of Bartlett with Bro. Kelly Boggs officiating. Burial followed at the Granger City Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX
The family would request memorials be given to the James and Wanda Crews Endowed Scholarship and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 900 College St Box 8409., Belton, Texas 76513.
Wanda Louise Ward Crews, 78, of Bartlett, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning April 25, 2019.
Wanda was born April 20, 1941 to H.T Ward, Jr. and Inez Rister Ward on the Ward farm in Lee County, Texas in the Shalom community. They moved from the farm in Lee county to Bandera and then finally settled in Granger, Texas. It was on that farm in Granger, that she learned to “pick and hoe” a little cotton but refused to gather the eggs from the hen’s because she was afraid the “laying” hen would peck her. She attended and graduated from Granger High School in 1959 as class Co-Valedictorian with her best friend Janelle Anderson. In 1960, while attending the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, she went to church in Prairie Dell one Sunday morning with one of her Journalism professors. It was after that church service that she met a young man by the name of James Crews. She had no idea that attending church on that Sunday in that small little country church would lead her to the love of her life. On June 3, 1961 she married, that love, in the First Baptist Church of Granger and thus began their 56 years of marriage. She went back to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and finished her degree in 1966.
They started their lives together in Bartlett in August 1961, James was a teacher and coach with the Bartlett Independent School District while Wanda finalized her degree from UMHB. When she was finished at UMHB, Wanda was a high school business teacher, at Bartlett High School until they were blessed with the adoption of their children. It was at that time, she retired from teaching to become a full-time, stay at home mom to Christy and later to Kevin. James and Wanda joined the First Baptist Church upon moving to Bartlett in 1961 where she was a life-long devoted member, Sunday School teacher, VBS director, nursery keeper and “Grannie” to many “adopted” grandchildren.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, H.T and Inez Ward; her in-laws, W.C. and Ella V Crews; her brother, Charles Marvin Ward; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Selma and Alvin Watson; her brothers-in-law, Clyde, Curtis and Floyd Crews; and her son, Kevin Ward Crews. Survivors include daughter, Christy and husband Stan Fischer of Georgetown; grandchildren, Andrea Kauitzsch of Belton (UMHB), Nik Fischer of Georgetown, Brittany Fischer of Cypress and Chris Fischer of Nacogdoches (SFA); Ted Crews of Conroe and Michelle Robertson of Holland; brother, H.T. and wife Barbara Ward of Salado; brother-in-law, David Leo & wife Wilda Crews of Lancaster; sister-in-law, Nelda Crews of Sherman; aunts, Helen Mirtsching and husband W.M. of Dallas, and Evelyn Dutton of Wylie along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Wanda was held at the Goodnight Funeral Chapel in Bartlett, Texas on Sunday, April 28th from 6-8 pm and Funeral services were held Monday April 29th at 10 am at the First Baptist Church of Bartlett with Bro. Kelly Boggs officiating. Burial followed at the Granger City Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX
The family would request memorials be given to the James and Wanda Crews Endowed Scholarship and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 900 College St Box 8409., Belton, Texas 76513.
Esterleen Miller Fischer
Esterleen Erna Miller Fischer of Bartlett died suddenly Tuesday morning; April 16, 2019 just one month shy of her 91st birthday. She was born on May 16, 1928, in Killeen, Texas to Erich and Selma (Kriegel) Miller. A loving Christian mother and friend, Esterleen devoted her life to her faith, her family, her teaching career and helping her husband on the family farm. She taught for 30 years in the Belton and Bartlett Independent School Districts and had a teacher’s look that could make a classroom of rowdy high schoolers quiet down quickly, but also a laugh that could make the whole room laugh with her. She had a gentle and compassionate soul that touched every student in her classroom. She would beam with pride when a former student would come up to her and say “thank you for being hard on me. It is what I needed.” Esterleen was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Copperas Cove, Texas where her confirmation verse was 1st John 2:15 “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world the love of the Father is not in him”. While in high school, Esterleen’s family moved to a farm just west of Bartlett. She graduated from Bartlett High in 1945 as the class Valedictorian. She left the family farm and pursued her dream of becoming a teacher by receiving her Associates degree from Texas Lutheran College in 1947 and her Bachelor’s Degree from North Texas State in 1949. She returned to Bartlett in 1949 soon after finishing college and suffered a broken leg. It was that broken leg that brought a neighbor boy, Clarence Fischer, to come offer his “services” if any neighborly assistance, friendship, or companionship was needed. This offer of friendship soon developed into a serious romance and courtship. (Clarence often joked that Esterleen had to break her leg to slow down enough for him to catch her.) Clarence and Esterleen were married at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett on August 2, 1953, on a day that Clarence described as “so hot that the church candles melted”. Over the ensuing years, they were divinely blessed with the opportunity to adopt, nurture, and raise three loving children, Shirl, Stanley, and Lloyd, and to experience the joys of their eight adoring grandchildren. Esterleen loved her family and felt that her life was more complete and enriched by her marriage and her family, and always cherished their "many tremendous life experiences and challenges". Esterleen is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Clarence Fischer, her parents, Erich and Selma, sisters, Lavern Miller, Lorene Hierholtzer and husband Jerome, Dora Hayden and husband Ed and brothers Wilbert and Eric Miller. She is survived by her loving and devoted family; her three children: Shirl Fischer Jones (and husband Bobby) of Temple, Stanley Fischer (and wife Christy) of Georgetown, and Lloyd Fischer (and wife Sheri) of Bartlett; eight grandchildren: Tyler Weldin (and wife Alexis), Austin Weldin, Brittany Fischer, Christopher Fischer, Andrea Kauitzsch, Niklas Fischer, Trenton Fischer, and Preston Fischer; sisters, Velma Holck (and husband Albert) of Austin, Helen Stephenson (and husband Jack) of Bastrop, Joyce Miller (and husband Klaus Adam) of Houston, brother Larry Miller (and wife Dodie) of New Mexico; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Miller of LaGrange, Shirley Miller of Georgetown, and Shirley Fischer of Bartlett, numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. A private Christian burial was held Saturday April 20, at St John’s Lutheran Church cemetery followed at 11 am by a celebration of a life at St John’s Lutheran Church in Bartlett with Pastors Bryan Miller and Pastor Becky Sogge officiating. Pallbearers were Weldon Kurtz, Robert Marwitz, Ray Janke, Steve Springer, Jerry Decker and Albert Lesikar. In lieu of flowers, Esterleen requested memorials to be given to: Upbring(formerly Lutheran Social Services of Texas), Lutheran World Relief or a charity of your choice.
Esterleen Erna Miller Fischer of Bartlett died suddenly Tuesday morning; April 16, 2019 just one month shy of her 91st birthday. She was born on May 16, 1928, in Killeen, Texas to Erich and Selma (Kriegel) Miller. A loving Christian mother and friend, Esterleen devoted her life to her faith, her family, her teaching career and helping her husband on the family farm. She taught for 30 years in the Belton and Bartlett Independent School Districts and had a teacher’s look that could make a classroom of rowdy high schoolers quiet down quickly, but also a laugh that could make the whole room laugh with her. She had a gentle and compassionate soul that touched every student in her classroom. She would beam with pride when a former student would come up to her and say “thank you for being hard on me. It is what I needed.” Esterleen was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Copperas Cove, Texas where her confirmation verse was 1st John 2:15 “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world the love of the Father is not in him”. While in high school, Esterleen’s family moved to a farm just west of Bartlett. She graduated from Bartlett High in 1945 as the class Valedictorian. She left the family farm and pursued her dream of becoming a teacher by receiving her Associates degree from Texas Lutheran College in 1947 and her Bachelor’s Degree from North Texas State in 1949. She returned to Bartlett in 1949 soon after finishing college and suffered a broken leg. It was that broken leg that brought a neighbor boy, Clarence Fischer, to come offer his “services” if any neighborly assistance, friendship, or companionship was needed. This offer of friendship soon developed into a serious romance and courtship. (Clarence often joked that Esterleen had to break her leg to slow down enough for him to catch her.) Clarence and Esterleen were married at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett on August 2, 1953, on a day that Clarence described as “so hot that the church candles melted”. Over the ensuing years, they were divinely blessed with the opportunity to adopt, nurture, and raise three loving children, Shirl, Stanley, and Lloyd, and to experience the joys of their eight adoring grandchildren. Esterleen loved her family and felt that her life was more complete and enriched by her marriage and her family, and always cherished their "many tremendous life experiences and challenges". Esterleen is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Clarence Fischer, her parents, Erich and Selma, sisters, Lavern Miller, Lorene Hierholtzer and husband Jerome, Dora Hayden and husband Ed and brothers Wilbert and Eric Miller. She is survived by her loving and devoted family; her three children: Shirl Fischer Jones (and husband Bobby) of Temple, Stanley Fischer (and wife Christy) of Georgetown, and Lloyd Fischer (and wife Sheri) of Bartlett; eight grandchildren: Tyler Weldin (and wife Alexis), Austin Weldin, Brittany Fischer, Christopher Fischer, Andrea Kauitzsch, Niklas Fischer, Trenton Fischer, and Preston Fischer; sisters, Velma Holck (and husband Albert) of Austin, Helen Stephenson (and husband Jack) of Bastrop, Joyce Miller (and husband Klaus Adam) of Houston, brother Larry Miller (and wife Dodie) of New Mexico; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Miller of LaGrange, Shirley Miller of Georgetown, and Shirley Fischer of Bartlett, numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. A private Christian burial was held Saturday April 20, at St John’s Lutheran Church cemetery followed at 11 am by a celebration of a life at St John’s Lutheran Church in Bartlett with Pastors Bryan Miller and Pastor Becky Sogge officiating. Pallbearers were Weldon Kurtz, Robert Marwitz, Ray Janke, Steve Springer, Jerry Decker and Albert Lesikar. In lieu of flowers, Esterleen requested memorials to be given to: Upbring(formerly Lutheran Social Services of Texas), Lutheran World Relief or a charity of your choice.
Robert C Ford Jr
Robert Ford was born August 4, 1933, and passed away on April 11, 2019. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM Monday, April 15, at First United Methodist Church in Bartlett, with burial in the Bartlett City Cemetery.
Juanita Jones Glover
Services for Juanita Jones Glover, 77, of Bartlett was at 11 a.m. Saturday April 13 at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Bartlett with Langston B. Williams, officiating.
Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery.
Mrs. Glover died Saturday, March 30, at a Bartlett nursing home.
She was born Aug. 21, 1941, in Bartlett to Tom E. Sr. and Narvel Davis Jones. She graduated high school in 1957, and from Temple Junior College in 1959. She was the first black student to graduate from Temple Junior College. She graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1959 and received a bachelor of science degree. She also received a Library of Science Certificate from Prairie View A& M University. She attended Stephen F. Austin University, Early Childhood Study. She worked as a Stenographer at Prairie View A&M University. She married Johnnie Glover. She was a public school teacher at Columbus ISD and Granger ISD. She worked as supervisor over Headstart Education programs in the Texas area. She was currently serving as District Missionary of the Austin District of her church.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include four sons, Ronald K. Glover and Wesley L. Glover, both of Longview, Bryan L. Glover of Bartlett and Mark A. Glover of Temple; a daughter, Sonya Y. Clark of Rockwall; four brothers, Tom E. Jones Jr. of Amarillo, Robert L. Jones of Temple, DL Jones of Monroe, La., and Franklin L. Jones of Davilla; a sister, Martha F. Cephus of Mesquite; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Friday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple; a wake will be 6-7 p.m. at the church.
Services for Juanita Jones Glover, 77, of Bartlett was at 11 a.m. Saturday April 13 at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Bartlett with Langston B. Williams, officiating.
Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery.
Mrs. Glover died Saturday, March 30, at a Bartlett nursing home.
She was born Aug. 21, 1941, in Bartlett to Tom E. Sr. and Narvel Davis Jones. She graduated high school in 1957, and from Temple Junior College in 1959. She was the first black student to graduate from Temple Junior College. She graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1959 and received a bachelor of science degree. She also received a Library of Science Certificate from Prairie View A& M University. She attended Stephen F. Austin University, Early Childhood Study. She worked as a Stenographer at Prairie View A&M University. She married Johnnie Glover. She was a public school teacher at Columbus ISD and Granger ISD. She worked as supervisor over Headstart Education programs in the Texas area. She was currently serving as District Missionary of the Austin District of her church.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include four sons, Ronald K. Glover and Wesley L. Glover, both of Longview, Bryan L. Glover of Bartlett and Mark A. Glover of Temple; a daughter, Sonya Y. Clark of Rockwall; four brothers, Tom E. Jones Jr. of Amarillo, Robert L. Jones of Temple, DL Jones of Monroe, La., and Franklin L. Jones of Davilla; a sister, Martha F. Cephus of Mesquite; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Friday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple; a wake will be 6-7 p.m. at the church.
Willie "Billy" Carter Jr
Willie Calhoun Carter Jr of Bartlett, fondly known as Billy, died on April 2, 2019. He was born November 2, 1949. Billy attended Bartlett schools and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. His unit made Claymore mines. He is fondly remembered as a great guy who was always ready and willing to help others. Visitation was at noon on Friday, April 12, at St. Stephen's Church, Bartlett, with the funeral at 1:00 PM. Burial followed at Bartlett City Cemetery.
Willie Calhoun Carter Jr of Bartlett, fondly known as Billy, died on April 2, 2019. He was born November 2, 1949. Billy attended Bartlett schools and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. His unit made Claymore mines. He is fondly remembered as a great guy who was always ready and willing to help others. Visitation was at noon on Friday, April 12, at St. Stephen's Church, Bartlett, with the funeral at 1:00 PM. Burial followed at Bartlett City Cemetery.
Frank Pajestka Sr
Services for Frank E. Pajestka, Sr., will be Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Salado at 9:00 am with Father Robert Kincl officiating, with Ridge Adams assisting. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Granger to follow.
Frank Emil Pajestka, Sr. passed away peacefully February 26, 2019 in a Temple hospital. Frank was born on February 25, 1927 to Karol (Charles) Pajestka and Emilie Nemec Pajestka off Sunshine Road in Holland, Texas. He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Salado, TX. He was an honorary member of the Granger Knights of Columbus council #4457 and a member of Holland SPJST Lodge #80. He was a dedicated bingo worker for over 35 years for both organizations.
He married the love of his life Helen Sirny Pajestka on September 4, 1948. They were blessed with two children: Frank Pajestka, Jr. and wife Risa of Holland and Monica McDougall and husband Jim of Temple. They were able to celebrate their 70h wedding anniversary in September 2018.
He is survived by his wife and children, and sister-in-law Blanche Pajestka of Bartlett. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Monica Ann Weir and husband Kenny of Magnolia, TX, Michelle Taylor and husband Scott of Shongaloo, LA, Kenneth Drake II of Temple, TX, Victoria Zajicek and husband Brad of Holland, TX, and Cyril Pajestka of Conroe, TX, plus, five great-grandchildren: Faith Clay of Shongaloo, LA, Kole Weir of Magnolia, TX, Hayden Taylor of Shongaloo, LA, Bethany Zajicek of Holland, TX and Baby Zajicek due in September 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Joe Pajestka (Annie), and Charlie Pajestka; sisters: Cecilia Pavlat (Jerry), Rosie Pavlat (John), Betty Jarolik (Adolph), and Albina Pajestka.
Frank worked over 36 years for American Desk Manufacturing Company of Temple, TX as well as a part-time farmer. He loved gardening, harvesting, and good cooking. Despite only a fifth grade education, he had a gift for mathematics which was evident in his work with the various desks, tables, and radius tops the company manufactured; some used in college classrooms throughout the country.
He loved to spoil his grandchildren and great-grandchildren with cookies, candy, and other goodies. He was a veritable
treasure trove of historical information about the local area and the people. He still spoke Czech on occasion and had a quick wit and a ready laugh. Retirement for him meant more time for family, gardening, and bingo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephen Catholic Church Building Fund or the Holland Volunteer Fire Department.
A Rosary will be recited on Friday, March 1 at 6:00 pm at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Salado with visitation beginning at 5:00 pm.
Services are under the care of Broecker Funeral Home of Salado. Please sign the guestbook at: broeckerfuneralhome.com
Services for Frank E. Pajestka, Sr., will be Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Salado at 9:00 am with Father Robert Kincl officiating, with Ridge Adams assisting. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Granger to follow.
Frank Emil Pajestka, Sr. passed away peacefully February 26, 2019 in a Temple hospital. Frank was born on February 25, 1927 to Karol (Charles) Pajestka and Emilie Nemec Pajestka off Sunshine Road in Holland, Texas. He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Salado, TX. He was an honorary member of the Granger Knights of Columbus council #4457 and a member of Holland SPJST Lodge #80. He was a dedicated bingo worker for over 35 years for both organizations.
He married the love of his life Helen Sirny Pajestka on September 4, 1948. They were blessed with two children: Frank Pajestka, Jr. and wife Risa of Holland and Monica McDougall and husband Jim of Temple. They were able to celebrate their 70h wedding anniversary in September 2018.
He is survived by his wife and children, and sister-in-law Blanche Pajestka of Bartlett. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Monica Ann Weir and husband Kenny of Magnolia, TX, Michelle Taylor and husband Scott of Shongaloo, LA, Kenneth Drake II of Temple, TX, Victoria Zajicek and husband Brad of Holland, TX, and Cyril Pajestka of Conroe, TX, plus, five great-grandchildren: Faith Clay of Shongaloo, LA, Kole Weir of Magnolia, TX, Hayden Taylor of Shongaloo, LA, Bethany Zajicek of Holland, TX and Baby Zajicek due in September 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Joe Pajestka (Annie), and Charlie Pajestka; sisters: Cecilia Pavlat (Jerry), Rosie Pavlat (John), Betty Jarolik (Adolph), and Albina Pajestka.
Frank worked over 36 years for American Desk Manufacturing Company of Temple, TX as well as a part-time farmer. He loved gardening, harvesting, and good cooking. Despite only a fifth grade education, he had a gift for mathematics which was evident in his work with the various desks, tables, and radius tops the company manufactured; some used in college classrooms throughout the country.
He loved to spoil his grandchildren and great-grandchildren with cookies, candy, and other goodies. He was a veritable
treasure trove of historical information about the local area and the people. He still spoke Czech on occasion and had a quick wit and a ready laugh. Retirement for him meant more time for family, gardening, and bingo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephen Catholic Church Building Fund or the Holland Volunteer Fire Department.
A Rosary will be recited on Friday, March 1 at 6:00 pm at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Salado with visitation beginning at 5:00 pm.
Services are under the care of Broecker Funeral Home of Salado. Please sign the guestbook at: broeckerfuneralhome.com
Charley Mack Gotcher
A memorial service for Charley Mack Gotcher will be held March 2, 2019 at the Kuhlman Center in Holland, Texas with visitation from 12 Noon to 1 P.M. a Memorial Service at 1 P.M.. His son, Dr. Billy Gotcher, Rev. Phil Shuler, Rev. Don Johnson, and Rev. Norman Cody will be presiding. Charley Mack Gotcher was born on June 12, 1938 to Abbie May (Grumbles) Gotcher and William Stone Gotcher. Charley quit school his Senior year (later received his GED and diploma) and with his mother’s permission joined the United States Air Force. For 15 years he was an Aircraft Mechanic who worked on the fuel systems of the B52’s. Charley was stationed at Westover A.F.B. Massachusetts when he met his wife, Judith Ann Walker from Belchertown, Massachusetts. They were stationed in Smyra, Tennessee (Stewart A.F.B), Paine A.F,B. in Everette, Washington, Westover A.F.B again, and then to Bergstrom A.F.B. in Austin, Texas. Charley also had remote assignment to Taiwan, Takhli RTAFB in Thailand, Philippines, and Korea with flyovers of Vietnam. In February 1976 he retired as Master Sergeant after serving 20 years. He and his family move d to Waco, Texas where he applied to work for the United State Post Office as a postal carrier. Once his son graduated, the family moved back to Holland, Texas to be caregivers to his family. Charley applied for and received the commission of Postmaster of Holland Post Office in 1984. Together he and his wife were active in the community and became softball coaches for Petrie Farms, became members of the Holland United Methodist Church, and later became bowlers at Action World Bowling Center and Hallmark Lanes in Harker Heights. In 2007 Charley retired from the Post Office after 31 years . Retirement was not good for him so he applied and was accepted as a Security Guard for Eagle Security in Temple, Texas. After 4 years he finally retired for good. Charley sold their home in Holland and bought a piece of land and home on Highway 95, 4 miles north of town where they lived for 27 years. In December 2018 Charley became sick and was diagnosed in January with aggressive cancer. His battle ended on February 17, 2019. Charley was preceded in death by his two parents and survived by his wife of 60 years, a daughter Rene Gotcher Griesmer and her husband, Denis of Holiday, Florida, a son Dr. Billy Mack Gotcher and wife Rhonda of Williston, Vermont, and Wendie Castillo of Holland, Haley Aragon Posey (whom they raised as a daughter since 2nd grade), six other grand-children (Mackenzie, Ethan, Kayla and Jared Gotcher, Mark and Jacob Brewer, and 10 great grandchildren. Charley donated his body to Texas A&M for research
A memorial service for Charley Mack Gotcher will be held March 2, 2019 at the Kuhlman Center in Holland, Texas with visitation from 12 Noon to 1 P.M. a Memorial Service at 1 P.M.. His son, Dr. Billy Gotcher, Rev. Phil Shuler, Rev. Don Johnson, and Rev. Norman Cody will be presiding. Charley Mack Gotcher was born on June 12, 1938 to Abbie May (Grumbles) Gotcher and William Stone Gotcher. Charley quit school his Senior year (later received his GED and diploma) and with his mother’s permission joined the United States Air Force. For 15 years he was an Aircraft Mechanic who worked on the fuel systems of the B52’s. Charley was stationed at Westover A.F.B. Massachusetts when he met his wife, Judith Ann Walker from Belchertown, Massachusetts. They were stationed in Smyra, Tennessee (Stewart A.F.B), Paine A.F,B. in Everette, Washington, Westover A.F.B again, and then to Bergstrom A.F.B. in Austin, Texas. Charley also had remote assignment to Taiwan, Takhli RTAFB in Thailand, Philippines, and Korea with flyovers of Vietnam. In February 1976 he retired as Master Sergeant after serving 20 years. He and his family move d to Waco, Texas where he applied to work for the United State Post Office as a postal carrier. Once his son graduated, the family moved back to Holland, Texas to be caregivers to his family. Charley applied for and received the commission of Postmaster of Holland Post Office in 1984. Together he and his wife were active in the community and became softball coaches for Petrie Farms, became members of the Holland United Methodist Church, and later became bowlers at Action World Bowling Center and Hallmark Lanes in Harker Heights. In 2007 Charley retired from the Post Office after 31 years . Retirement was not good for him so he applied and was accepted as a Security Guard for Eagle Security in Temple, Texas. After 4 years he finally retired for good. Charley sold their home in Holland and bought a piece of land and home on Highway 95, 4 miles north of town where they lived for 27 years. In December 2018 Charley became sick and was diagnosed in January with aggressive cancer. His battle ended on February 17, 2019. Charley was preceded in death by his two parents and survived by his wife of 60 years, a daughter Rene Gotcher Griesmer and her husband, Denis of Holiday, Florida, a son Dr. Billy Mack Gotcher and wife Rhonda of Williston, Vermont, and Wendie Castillo of Holland, Haley Aragon Posey (whom they raised as a daughter since 2nd grade), six other grand-children (Mackenzie, Ethan, Kayla and Jared Gotcher, Mark and Jacob Brewer, and 10 great grandchildren. Charley donated his body to Texas A&M for research
Ronny Mucha
Services for Ronny “Much” Mucha, 70, of Buckholts were at 1 p.m. Tuesday February 12 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton. Burial was in Davilla Cemetery. Mr. Mucha died Friday, Feb. 8, at a Temple hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1948, in Bell County to Milton and Nelda Wendler Mucha. He received an agriculture degree from Sam Houston State University. He married Darla Chick in Holland. He was a farmer and rancher. Survivors include his wife; a son, Wes Mucha of Red Ranger; two daughters, Kristi Williamson of Frisco and Kendra Pursche of Buckholts; his mother of Holland; two sisters, Vicky McDonald of Holland and Carolyn Logan of San Marcos; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Services for Ronny “Much” Mucha, 70, of Buckholts were at 1 p.m. Tuesday February 12 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton. Burial was in Davilla Cemetery. Mr. Mucha died Friday, Feb. 8, at a Temple hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1948, in Bell County to Milton and Nelda Wendler Mucha. He received an agriculture degree from Sam Houston State University. He married Darla Chick in Holland. He was a farmer and rancher. Survivors include his wife; a son, Wes Mucha of Red Ranger; two daughters, Kristi Williamson of Frisco and Kendra Pursche of Buckholts; his mother of Holland; two sisters, Vicky McDonald of Holland and Carolyn Logan of San Marcos; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Russell Lynn Volney
Russell Lynn Volney, 62, of Lorena, passed away February 5, 2019 at his home.
A funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 9 at Lake Shore Funeral Home in Waco. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Russell was born September 5, 1956 to Myrtle Nora (Bartz) and Albert Volney in Temple. He attended Holland Independent Schools where he graduated high school. He pursued a machine shop degree from TSTI, and graduated in 1977. Russell met his wife of 41 years, Cindy Madden Volney, while attending TSTI. They married in December of 1977. After moving to Houston, Holland, and Bullard while working with several oil companies, they settled in Lorena, TX.
He loved to travel to Ouray, Colorado, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Shreveport, Louisiana.
Russell is preceded in death by his father, Albert Volney, Jr.; grandparents, Albert Volney, Sr., Millie Cervenka Opella, and Ed and Nora Bartz,; brother and sister-in-law, Craig and LuAnn Madden; uncles, Logan, Lester and Gene Bartz, Noel Lovellette and DC Volney; and aunts, Alice Volney, Bonnie Bartz, and Ruby Bartz Grimmett.
Russell is survived by his wife, Cindy Madden Volney; daughter, Courtney Volney and Ricky; son, Brock Volney; granddaughter, Chloe; mother, Myrtle Volney; brother, Gregg Volney and Lisa; father and mother-in-law, Burl and Laurene Madden; nephews, Trent Volney and Katlyn, Travis Volney and Haley; great-nephews, Hayes and Kaysen Volney; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his Mercury Tool and Machine Shop family.
His wit, smile, love and affection will be missed tremendously.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.LakeShoreFH.com.
Russell Lynn Volney, 62, of Lorena, passed away February 5, 2019 at his home.
A funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 9 at Lake Shore Funeral Home in Waco. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Russell was born September 5, 1956 to Myrtle Nora (Bartz) and Albert Volney in Temple. He attended Holland Independent Schools where he graduated high school. He pursued a machine shop degree from TSTI, and graduated in 1977. Russell met his wife of 41 years, Cindy Madden Volney, while attending TSTI. They married in December of 1977. After moving to Houston, Holland, and Bullard while working with several oil companies, they settled in Lorena, TX.
He loved to travel to Ouray, Colorado, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Shreveport, Louisiana.
Russell is preceded in death by his father, Albert Volney, Jr.; grandparents, Albert Volney, Sr., Millie Cervenka Opella, and Ed and Nora Bartz,; brother and sister-in-law, Craig and LuAnn Madden; uncles, Logan, Lester and Gene Bartz, Noel Lovellette and DC Volney; and aunts, Alice Volney, Bonnie Bartz, and Ruby Bartz Grimmett.
Russell is survived by his wife, Cindy Madden Volney; daughter, Courtney Volney and Ricky; son, Brock Volney; granddaughter, Chloe; mother, Myrtle Volney; brother, Gregg Volney and Lisa; father and mother-in-law, Burl and Laurene Madden; nephews, Trent Volney and Katlyn, Travis Volney and Haley; great-nephews, Hayes and Kaysen Volney; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his Mercury Tool and Machine Shop family.
His wit, smile, love and affection will be missed tremendously.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.LakeShoreFH.com.
Betty Jett
Betty Ellen Jett, age 72 of Holland passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in a local hospital. Betty was born on May 27, 1946 in Cameron to R.T. and Ruth (Butterfield) McFerrin.
Betty married Danny Jett 51 years ago in Belton. Betty lived in Holland most of her life and is a member of the First United Methodist Church. She graduated from Holland High School and then went on to earn her Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. Betty retired from Scott & White Hospital after 30 years. She was only retired about 11 months when she decided to go to work for Holland ISD. She worked at the school for 11 years in Human Resources.
She is preceded in death by her parents R.T and Ruth, her step-father “Papa” Joe Beasley, and a brother Robert “Bob” McFerrin.
Left to cherish Betty’s memory is her husband Danny of Holland, her daughter Jennifer Brown of Holland, her son Daniel Craig Jett of Temple, as well as her three grandchildren Corey, Daniel Clay and Kyleah. She will also be greatly missed by her four sisters Naomi, Edie, Kathryn and Sandra, her two brothers Lewis and R.T. Jr, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service in Betty’s honor will be held at the First United Methodist Church located at 204 Hogan St. in Holland on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. The family requests that you dress comfortable as blue jeans are welcome.
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home of Temple has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Betty Ellen Jett, age 72 of Holland passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in a local hospital. Betty was born on May 27, 1946 in Cameron to R.T. and Ruth (Butterfield) McFerrin.
Betty married Danny Jett 51 years ago in Belton. Betty lived in Holland most of her life and is a member of the First United Methodist Church. She graduated from Holland High School and then went on to earn her Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. Betty retired from Scott & White Hospital after 30 years. She was only retired about 11 months when she decided to go to work for Holland ISD. She worked at the school for 11 years in Human Resources.
She is preceded in death by her parents R.T and Ruth, her step-father “Papa” Joe Beasley, and a brother Robert “Bob” McFerrin.
Left to cherish Betty’s memory is her husband Danny of Holland, her daughter Jennifer Brown of Holland, her son Daniel Craig Jett of Temple, as well as her three grandchildren Corey, Daniel Clay and Kyleah. She will also be greatly missed by her four sisters Naomi, Edie, Kathryn and Sandra, her two brothers Lewis and R.T. Jr, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service in Betty’s honor will be held at the First United Methodist Church located at 204 Hogan St. in Holland on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. The family requests that you dress comfortable as blue jeans are welcome.
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home of Temple has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Ronnie Dean Wolf
Ronnie Dean Wolf of Holland passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at a local hospital at the age of 64. Ronnie was born on April 22, 1954 to Curtis H. and Jewel (Clark) Wolf. He graduated from Holland High School in 1973. After graduating he started farming with his Dad and brother. In 1996 Ronnie with his brothers Curtis Wayne and Jimmy started Wolf Brothers Farms. He spent his life farming and working the land. He met and married Marie Kohut in 1979 and they were married for 32 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing, playing the saxophone, and listening to country music.
He is survived by his parents Curtis and Jewel Wolf, three brothers, Curtis Wayne Wolf and wife Linda, Darrell Wolf and wife Brenda, Jimmy Wolf and wife Bryana and three sisters, Carol Wolf, Paula Weir and husband Darrell and Connie Horak and husband Frank all of Holland; nine nieces and nephews Randy Wolf and wife Tracey, Brian Wolf and wife Sara, Tiffany Rodriguez and husband Louis, Brandy Dubec and husband Brandon, Dustin Weir, Wesley Weir, Jacob Horak, Shelby Horak and Makenna Cosper; seven great nieces and nephews Kara Wolf, Bailey Wolf, Ayla Wolf, Jolee Wolf, Mason Rodriguez, McKenna Rodriguez and Javen Dubec.
Services for Ronnie were held Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Bartlett, TX with visitation at 1 to 2 p.m. and funeral services at 2 p.m. with Pastor Becky Sogge officiating. Burial was at the Holland Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX
Ronnie Dean Wolf of Holland passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at a local hospital at the age of 64. Ronnie was born on April 22, 1954 to Curtis H. and Jewel (Clark) Wolf. He graduated from Holland High School in 1973. After graduating he started farming with his Dad and brother. In 1996 Ronnie with his brothers Curtis Wayne and Jimmy started Wolf Brothers Farms. He spent his life farming and working the land. He met and married Marie Kohut in 1979 and they were married for 32 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing, playing the saxophone, and listening to country music.
He is survived by his parents Curtis and Jewel Wolf, three brothers, Curtis Wayne Wolf and wife Linda, Darrell Wolf and wife Brenda, Jimmy Wolf and wife Bryana and three sisters, Carol Wolf, Paula Weir and husband Darrell and Connie Horak and husband Frank all of Holland; nine nieces and nephews Randy Wolf and wife Tracey, Brian Wolf and wife Sara, Tiffany Rodriguez and husband Louis, Brandy Dubec and husband Brandon, Dustin Weir, Wesley Weir, Jacob Horak, Shelby Horak and Makenna Cosper; seven great nieces and nephews Kara Wolf, Bailey Wolf, Ayla Wolf, Jolee Wolf, Mason Rodriguez, McKenna Rodriguez and Javen Dubec.
Services for Ronnie were held Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Bartlett, TX with visitation at 1 to 2 p.m. and funeral services at 2 p.m. with Pastor Becky Sogge officiating. Burial was at the Holland Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX
Carroll Wayne Kauitzsch
Carroll Wayne Kauitzsch, age 73, of Georgetown, TX passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Carroll was born on January 4, 1946 in Bartlett, TX to the late Gilbert and Lillie Kauitzsch. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1964, where he enjoyed playing all sports. His highlights included being the quarterback of the mighty Bulldogs, and winning a state title in track relays and the 100 yard dash. He went on to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Texas Lutheran College in 1968. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Moore, also from Bartlett, TX in 1967. Carroll began his career in accounting, working for the State of Texas and retired from the Texas Employment Commission/Texas Workforce Commission with more than 30 years of service. Carroll is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Kauitzsch; along with daughter, Kelly Stuckey and partner Ben Navarro; grandson, Reid Stuckey; son, Russell Kauitzsch and partner Scott Wendland; and many other loving extended family members. In keeping with the wishes of Carroll, funeral services were private.
Carroll Wayne Kauitzsch, age 73, of Georgetown, TX passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Carroll was born on January 4, 1946 in Bartlett, TX to the late Gilbert and Lillie Kauitzsch. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1964, where he enjoyed playing all sports. His highlights included being the quarterback of the mighty Bulldogs, and winning a state title in track relays and the 100 yard dash. He went on to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Texas Lutheran College in 1968. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Moore, also from Bartlett, TX in 1967. Carroll began his career in accounting, working for the State of Texas and retired from the Texas Employment Commission/Texas Workforce Commission with more than 30 years of service. Carroll is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Kauitzsch; along with daughter, Kelly Stuckey and partner Ben Navarro; grandson, Reid Stuckey; son, Russell Kauitzsch and partner Scott Wendland; and many other loving extended family members. In keeping with the wishes of Carroll, funeral services were private.
Henrietta Haessly
Services for Henrietta M. “Henri” Haessly, 80, of Spring and formerly of Granger were at 2 p.m. Friday, December 7, at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger.
Another service will be held in 2019 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Spring.
Mrs. Haessly died Monday, Dec. 3, in Spring.
She was born Feb. 13, 1938, in Granger to Henry V. and Elizabeth Vrana Marek. She graduated in 1955 as valedictorian of Granger High School. She attended the University of Texas. She married John Haessly of Cleveland, Ohio, on Oct. 28, 1967, in Granger.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Thomas and Robert; two daughters, Andrea and Tanya; three brothers, Alvin Marek, Victor Marek and Dennis Marek; three sisters, Irene Schwertner, Margaret Jones and Carolyn Kaderka; and two grandchildren.
Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 6, at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett; a rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Services for Henrietta M. “Henri” Haessly, 80, of Spring and formerly of Granger were at 2 p.m. Friday, December 7, at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger.
Another service will be held in 2019 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Spring.
Mrs. Haessly died Monday, Dec. 3, in Spring.
She was born Feb. 13, 1938, in Granger to Henry V. and Elizabeth Vrana Marek. She graduated in 1955 as valedictorian of Granger High School. She attended the University of Texas. She married John Haessly of Cleveland, Ohio, on Oct. 28, 1967, in Granger.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Thomas and Robert; two daughters, Andrea and Tanya; three brothers, Alvin Marek, Victor Marek and Dennis Marek; three sisters, Irene Schwertner, Margaret Jones and Carolyn Kaderka; and two grandchildren.
Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 6, at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett; a rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Paulette Archer
Paulette Archer, 72, of Belton and formerly of Bartlett, died Sunday, Nov. 25, at a Temple hospital. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday November 28 at Anchor of Hope Church in Belton with the Rev. Sam Calloway officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery. Mrs. Archer was born Jan. 14, 1946, in Bartlett to Artie Lawrence and Jewell Elizabeth Alvis Howell. She was a nurse. She was a member of Anchor of Hope Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rick Archer, on Jan. 19, 1992. Survivors include a son, Robert Spiegelhauer of Bartlett; two daughters, Pamela Spiegelhauer of Fort Worth and Paula Lowe of Waco; two brothers, Jimmie Howell of Belton and Roy Howell of Cedar Creek; a sister, Bobbie Copeland of Waco; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Paulette Archer, 72, of Belton and formerly of Bartlett, died Sunday, Nov. 25, at a Temple hospital. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday November 28 at Anchor of Hope Church in Belton with the Rev. Sam Calloway officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery. Mrs. Archer was born Jan. 14, 1946, in Bartlett to Artie Lawrence and Jewell Elizabeth Alvis Howell. She was a nurse. She was a member of Anchor of Hope Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rick Archer, on Jan. 19, 1992. Survivors include a son, Robert Spiegelhauer of Bartlett; two daughters, Pamela Spiegelhauer of Fort Worth and Paula Lowe of Waco; two brothers, Jimmie Howell of Belton and Roy Howell of Cedar Creek; a sister, Bobbie Copeland of Waco; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Carolyn Sue Lange
Carolyn Sue Lange of Bartlett was called home to be with her heavenly father on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the age of 76 at Cornerstone Gardens in Temple. She was born in Temple, TX on July 6,1942 to Gilbert and Ethel Lynn. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1961. She worked as a nurses aid at Will-O-Bell nursing home in Bartlett until she met and married Norman Lange in 1975 at which time she became a homemaker. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Bartlett. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents G.R. & Ethel Lynn, a grandson, Tyler Jordan Karl, and husband John Darwin Bell Jr. She is survived by her husband, Norman Lange of Bartlett, daughter, Debora Karl & husband Rex of Temple, a son, John Bell and wife Lisa of Bartlett. A step son, Barton Lange and wife Heidi of Kuwait. Grandchildren, Chase and Amanda Karl, Brandon and Blake Bell, Allison Groves, Sydney and Bella Lange and 4 great grandsons, Carter, Kole, Brody and Bowen. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 6-8 at Goodnight Funeral Home 209 E. Powell, Bartlett, TX. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 21,2018 at 10:00am in the Goodnight Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Holland Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be given to First Baptist Church in Bartlett, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home.
Carolyn Sue Lange of Bartlett was called home to be with her heavenly father on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the age of 76 at Cornerstone Gardens in Temple. She was born in Temple, TX on July 6,1942 to Gilbert and Ethel Lynn. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1961. She worked as a nurses aid at Will-O-Bell nursing home in Bartlett until she met and married Norman Lange in 1975 at which time she became a homemaker. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Bartlett. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents G.R. & Ethel Lynn, a grandson, Tyler Jordan Karl, and husband John Darwin Bell Jr. She is survived by her husband, Norman Lange of Bartlett, daughter, Debora Karl & husband Rex of Temple, a son, John Bell and wife Lisa of Bartlett. A step son, Barton Lange and wife Heidi of Kuwait. Grandchildren, Chase and Amanda Karl, Brandon and Blake Bell, Allison Groves, Sydney and Bella Lange and 4 great grandsons, Carter, Kole, Brody and Bowen. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 6-8 at Goodnight Funeral Home 209 E. Powell, Bartlett, TX. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 21,2018 at 10:00am in the Goodnight Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Holland Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be given to First Baptist Church in Bartlett, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home.
Bobby Hill
Bobby Hill was born on November 12, 1943 in Taylor, Texas. He was the son of Carroll and Bertie Hill of Bartlett. He passed to his heavenly home on November 14, 2018 at the age of 75 in a Round Rock hospital. He attended Bartlett schools for twelve years, playing football on Friday nights and playing a Hammond organ for various groups and churches on the weekends. He brought so much joy and entertainment to everyone who was lucky enough to be in his audiences. He graduated from BHS in 1962.
He attended Temple Junior College on a full scholarship while playing the organ for the TJC Choir. After attending Baylor University summer school in 1963, he moved to Waco and became a life-long Baylor Bear. He majored in Business Management earning a BBA in June of 1966. He made a startling discovery in March of his last semester at Baylor. He met the love of his life at the Union Bowl during pledging season. He always said it was love at first sight because he married Jeannie Cluck on February 4, 1967. They celebrated 51 years of marriage in 2018. To this union was born a baby girl, Jennifer, and 4 years later a baby boy, Jeffrey, and then after 4 more years another baby boy, Bradley. His children brought him so much joy and pleasure throughout their childhood, from band concerts to winning a state football championship. Perhaps the greatest joy they gave him were the ten beautiful grandchildren he could call his own.
Bobby was elected mayor of his hometown while in his twenties. He was the youngest mayor ever elected in Bartlett and served more terms than any person to hold the office. He loved this little town with all his heart and always tried to help its citizens enjoy a better life. While he was instrumental in bringing a state-owned jail to this small city, he delighted in being able to visit with State Governor, Ann Richards and actually introduce her at a ceremony. He served on several boards including the Bell County Exposition Center, serving as President for two years.
Bobby worked in sales most of his career. He was so friendly and outgoing, never meeting a stranger. Unlike many son-in-laws, he welcomed his mother-in-law into his home with open arms. She lived with her children for over 35 years. They played beautiful music together at church and at home for many years. He was always eager to enjoy life and make the most of any occasion. Visiting with his children’s friends over the years created new and lasting friendships, earning him the nickname “The Bobcat.”
He retired in the early 2000s. He and Jeannie left Bartlett after 40 years to move closer to their children and grandchildren. Babysitting and chauffeuring those precious babies became his most prized job. When one of his granddaughters chose to attend Baylor University in 2013, he and Jeannie quickly renewed their love and loyalty to the Green and Gold. So many memories were remembered and new memories created which brought them so much pleasure and joy. In 2016, Bobby received a 50 Year Graduation Diploma from the Heritage Club at Baylor. His last years were spent watching politics and mystery shows on television, shopping with Jeannie, visiting his children and collecting antiques.
His mother and father preceded him in death as did his brother, James Bubba Hill (Barbara) of Holland, his sisters, Rita Hill Fischer (Ernie) of Bartlett, and Marjorie Hill Hayes (Bob) of Conroe, and his dear mother and father in law, Rhuey (Memommie) and Sam (Pap pa) Cluck of Hubbard. Bobby is survived by his loving wife Jeannie of Taylor, his daughter Jennifer Hill Patschke (Brian) of Taylor, his sons Jeffrey Hill (Kristy) of Pflugerville, and Bradley Hill (Kathy) of Lakeway, his grandchildren, Shelby Hill Lovelace (Tucker) of Rockdale, Allyson Powell Miller (Corey) of El Paso, Reed Powell of Belton, Shay Hill of College Station, Zoe Hill of Lakeway, Colter Hill of Hutto, Landon Self of Pflugerville, Sam Hill of Lakeway, Caleb Patschke of Taylor, and Brayden Hill of Pflugerville. He is also survived by his twin brother Tommy Hill (Pam) of Bartlett.
Services were held Sunday November 18 at 2:00 PM at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. Burial was at Bartlett City Cemetery.
Teresa Montemayor
There are moments in life when you miss someone so much you just want to pluck them from your dreams and hug them when the door of happiness is closed another will open. Let’s not spend too long staring at that closed door, that we do not see the one which has open for us. We are celebrating someone who made us smile. Someone who made our dark days bright, someone who made our hearts sing. Nana would tell us we only have one life and one chance to do all the things we want. She had enough happiness to make her sweet, enough tries to make her strong, enough sorrow to keep her human, enough hope to keep her happy. People’s happiness doesn't always have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything and everyone who comes their way. Nana when you were born you were crying and everyone around you was smiling you have lived your life to the very end, you're now the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying. You have touched so many lives in your special way. Your spirit lives in all of our memories and our hearts. We won't be counting the years that past, but counting all of those wonderful memories you left us to enjoy. Thank you for all the memories that we will cherish in our heart we love you nana.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest Montemayor; her children, Erica Ann Cruz Montemayor, Emily Cruz Montemayor, Basilia Marie Garcia, Rachel Lynn Aguado-Chavarria, ad John Ernest Cruz Montemayor; 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday November 13, 2018 from 10am-1pm at Goodnight Funeral Home. Funeral services were Tuesday November 13, 2018 at 1pm at Goodnight Funeral Home. Burial followed at Bartlett City Cemetery.
There are moments in life when you miss someone so much you just want to pluck them from your dreams and hug them when the door of happiness is closed another will open. Let’s not spend too long staring at that closed door, that we do not see the one which has open for us. We are celebrating someone who made us smile. Someone who made our dark days bright, someone who made our hearts sing. Nana would tell us we only have one life and one chance to do all the things we want. She had enough happiness to make her sweet, enough tries to make her strong, enough sorrow to keep her human, enough hope to keep her happy. People’s happiness doesn't always have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything and everyone who comes their way. Nana when you were born you were crying and everyone around you was smiling you have lived your life to the very end, you're now the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying. You have touched so many lives in your special way. Your spirit lives in all of our memories and our hearts. We won't be counting the years that past, but counting all of those wonderful memories you left us to enjoy. Thank you for all the memories that we will cherish in our heart we love you nana.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest Montemayor; her children, Erica Ann Cruz Montemayor, Emily Cruz Montemayor, Basilia Marie Garcia, Rachel Lynn Aguado-Chavarria, ad John Ernest Cruz Montemayor; 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday November 13, 2018 from 10am-1pm at Goodnight Funeral Home. Funeral services were Tuesday November 13, 2018 at 1pm at Goodnight Funeral Home. Burial followed at Bartlett City Cemetery.
Roy Starling
Services for Roy Milton Starling, 66, of Georgetown and formerly of Bartlett, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday Novmeber 17, at W.H. Littles & Sons Mortuary in Temple. Mr. Starling died Friday, Nov. 9, in Round Rock. He was born April 17, 1952, in Bell County. Survivors include his wife, Ruby, of Georgetown; five sons, Tyler Andrew Wells, Brady DuPree, Paul Evan, Antone Evan and Antangelo Smith; and two sisters, Gert Caruthers of Bartlett and Danielle Johnson of San Antonio. Visitation was at 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Services for Roy Milton Starling, 66, of Georgetown and formerly of Bartlett, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday Novmeber 17, at W.H. Littles & Sons Mortuary in Temple. Mr. Starling died Friday, Nov. 9, in Round Rock. He was born April 17, 1952, in Bell County. Survivors include his wife, Ruby, of Georgetown; five sons, Tyler Andrew Wells, Brady DuPree, Paul Evan, Antone Evan and Antangelo Smith; and two sisters, Gert Caruthers of Bartlett and Danielle Johnson of San Antonio. Visitation was at 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Daniel Steffek
Services for Daniel “Doc” Steffek, 75 of Bartlett will be 10 a.m. Friday November 9 at SSCM Catholic Church in Granger. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger. Mr. Steffek died Saturday, Nov. 3, at his residence. He was born May 30, 1943 to J.A. and Lucy Beyer Steffek. He graduated from Granger High School in 1961. He was a longtime farmer in the Bartlett area. Survivors include three brothers, Billy Joe of Oatmeal, and Ronnie and Ricky, both of Granger. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett; a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Services for Daniel “Doc” Steffek, 75 of Bartlett will be 10 a.m. Friday November 9 at SSCM Catholic Church in Granger. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger. Mr. Steffek died Saturday, Nov. 3, at his residence. He was born May 30, 1943 to J.A. and Lucy Beyer Steffek. He graduated from Granger High School in 1961. He was a longtime farmer in the Bartlett area. Survivors include three brothers, Billy Joe of Oatmeal, and Ronnie and Ricky, both of Granger. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett; a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Mary Ann Depew
Mary Ann “Grandma” DePew, 93, of Bartlett, originally of Austin, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at a local hospital. Mary was born December 29, 1924 to James and Maude (Smith) Compton in Austin, Texas. She attended school in Austin and later worked for 42 years for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Her greatest pride was her family and she absolutely delighted in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had the biggest heart and was known for her ability to treat so many as family. Everyone knew her as Grandma and she will be missed by so many. She was a member of Yegua Creek Evangelical Free Church. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, John DePew; her sister, Joyce Holman; her daughter, Theresa Lee Taylor; and her grandson, Clifton Casaubon. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her son, Rusty DePew of Holland; her grandchildren, Garrett Casaubon of Irving, Eric DePew of Holland, Aimee Green of Moody, Brandon Casaubon of Valley Mills, Thomas DePew of Evanstone, WY, Trey Casaubon of Temple, and Patricia DePew of Burnet; and her 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation was 5 to 8 pm Monday, October 29 at First Baptist Church in Holland, Texas. Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple was in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Ann “Grandma” DePew, 93, of Bartlett, originally of Austin, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at a local hospital. Mary was born December 29, 1924 to James and Maude (Smith) Compton in Austin, Texas. She attended school in Austin and later worked for 42 years for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Her greatest pride was her family and she absolutely delighted in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had the biggest heart and was known for her ability to treat so many as family. Everyone knew her as Grandma and she will be missed by so many. She was a member of Yegua Creek Evangelical Free Church. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, John DePew; her sister, Joyce Holman; her daughter, Theresa Lee Taylor; and her grandson, Clifton Casaubon. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her son, Rusty DePew of Holland; her grandchildren, Garrett Casaubon of Irving, Eric DePew of Holland, Aimee Green of Moody, Brandon Casaubon of Valley Mills, Thomas DePew of Evanstone, WY, Trey Casaubon of Temple, and Patricia DePew of Burnet; and her 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation was 5 to 8 pm Monday, October 29 at First Baptist Church in Holland, Texas. Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple was in charge of the arrangements.
Denise Spiegelhauer Baker
Services for Denise Ann Baker, 59, of Holland were at 10 a.m. Thursday October 25 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. She died Monday, Oct. 22. She was born Nov. 3, 1958. Survivors include a son, Justin Baker; her mother, Catherine Spiegelhauer; a brother, Gary Spiegelhauer; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett.
Services for Denise Ann Baker, 59, of Holland were at 10 a.m. Thursday October 25 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. She died Monday, Oct. 22. She was born Nov. 3, 1958. Survivors include a son, Justin Baker; her mother, Catherine Spiegelhauer; a brother, Gary Spiegelhauer; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett.
Allene Pruett
Allene Pruett, age 100, of Bartlett passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at a local care center. She was born on December 13, 1917 in McGregor, Texas the daughter of James and Mary Whitmore. A service was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 11:00am at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home 3110 Airport Rd. Temple, Texas 76504. Burial followed at Bartlett City Cemetery in Bartlett, Texas Allene was a homemaker having worked for several different businesses in Bartlett, Texas. She is survived by her children Virginia Holder of Buckholts, Ruby Gunn of Temple, and Gary Pruett of Deer Park. She was preceded in death by her husbands Louis Cofield, Lee Roy Miller, and Don Pruett.
Allene Pruett, age 100, of Bartlett passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at a local care center. She was born on December 13, 1917 in McGregor, Texas the daughter of James and Mary Whitmore. A service was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 11:00am at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home 3110 Airport Rd. Temple, Texas 76504. Burial followed at Bartlett City Cemetery in Bartlett, Texas Allene was a homemaker having worked for several different businesses in Bartlett, Texas. She is survived by her children Virginia Holder of Buckholts, Ruby Gunn of Temple, and Gary Pruett of Deer Park. She was preceded in death by her husbands Louis Cofield, Lee Roy Miller, and Don Pruett.
Bobby Lee Lindeman
A visitation for Bobby Lee Lindeman, 86, of Temple was held 1-3 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Mr. Lindeman died Saturday, Sept. 22, in Temple. He was born Jan. 12, 1932, in Bartlett. He attended school in Bartlett. He served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air Force Reserves. Upon leaving the military be began a lifelong love of truck driving for over 40 years across the United States. Survivors include three sons, Rickey Lindeman, Leonard Lindeman and Tony Lindeman; two daughters, Susan Kemp and Carol Aragon; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
A visitation for Bobby Lee Lindeman, 86, of Temple was held 1-3 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Mr. Lindeman died Saturday, Sept. 22, in Temple. He was born Jan. 12, 1932, in Bartlett. He attended school in Bartlett. He served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air Force Reserves. Upon leaving the military be began a lifelong love of truck driving for over 40 years across the United States. Survivors include three sons, Rickey Lindeman, Leonard Lindeman and Tony Lindeman; two daughters, Susan Kemp and Carol Aragon; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
Olga Cortez Marshall
A funeral mass for Olga Cortez Marshall, 68, of Bartlett was held at 10 a.m. Saturday September 29 at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger. Burial was in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Marshall died Monday, Sept. 24. She was born Feb. 5, 1950, in San Benito to Fernando and Leonor Cortez. She married Edward Lynn Marshall on June 1, 1996, in Wellborn. She was a LVN for more than 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Pope and Kellie Borja; a stepson, Edward Marshall Jr.; two stepdaughters, Stacey Salaiz and Tammy Marshall; six brothers, Fernando Cortez Jr., Armando Cortez, Daniel Cortez, Noe Cortez, Andrew Cortez and Steven Cortez; five sisters, Amalia Trevino, Irene Gadison, Sophie Rodriguez, Lucia Campos and Raquel Cuellar; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation was at 6-8 p.m. Friday Sept 28 at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett; a rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
A funeral mass for Olga Cortez Marshall, 68, of Bartlett was held at 10 a.m. Saturday September 29 at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger. Burial was in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Marshall died Monday, Sept. 24. She was born Feb. 5, 1950, in San Benito to Fernando and Leonor Cortez. She married Edward Lynn Marshall on June 1, 1996, in Wellborn. She was a LVN for more than 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Pope and Kellie Borja; a stepson, Edward Marshall Jr.; two stepdaughters, Stacey Salaiz and Tammy Marshall; six brothers, Fernando Cortez Jr., Armando Cortez, Daniel Cortez, Noe Cortez, Andrew Cortez and Steven Cortez; five sisters, Amalia Trevino, Irene Gadison, Sophie Rodriguez, Lucia Campos and Raquel Cuellar; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation was at 6-8 p.m. Friday Sept 28 at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett; a rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Alan Glenn Steglich
Alan Steglich entered eternal life on September 8, 2018, at the age of 69. Alan, was born in Temple, Texas on April 27, 1949 to Bernhardt and Edna (Bethke) Steglich. Alan is survived by : Two Sons; Robert and wife Courtney Steglich, and Ryan and his wife Cassaundra Steglich, and one Daughter; Susan and husband Randy Seidl; Grandchildren; Tristan , Gavin, Jordyn, Ashtyn Steglich and Rance, Katlynn Seidl. Great- Grandchildren: Kayden Zaruba, Hayleigh Seidl and Payton Cortez. He is also survived by his brothers; Gary, Daryl and Travis Steglich. Alan was preceded in death by his Loving wife of 47 years Joyce (Bailey) Steglich , granddaughter : Addison Brooke Steglich, parents Bernhardt & Edna Steglich. There will be a Visitation on Thursday September 13,2018 from 6 to 8 pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, Texas and funeral Service for Alan will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 10 am at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett, Texas. With Burial to follow in St. John Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX
Alan Steglich entered eternal life on September 8, 2018, at the age of 69. Alan, was born in Temple, Texas on April 27, 1949 to Bernhardt and Edna (Bethke) Steglich. Alan is survived by : Two Sons; Robert and wife Courtney Steglich, and Ryan and his wife Cassaundra Steglich, and one Daughter; Susan and husband Randy Seidl; Grandchildren; Tristan , Gavin, Jordyn, Ashtyn Steglich and Rance, Katlynn Seidl. Great- Grandchildren: Kayden Zaruba, Hayleigh Seidl and Payton Cortez. He is also survived by his brothers; Gary, Daryl and Travis Steglich. Alan was preceded in death by his Loving wife of 47 years Joyce (Bailey) Steglich , granddaughter : Addison Brooke Steglich, parents Bernhardt & Edna Steglich. There will be a Visitation on Thursday September 13,2018 from 6 to 8 pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, Texas and funeral Service for Alan will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 10 am at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett, Texas. With Burial to follow in St. John Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX
Tim Nealy
Services for Timothy “Tim” Aaron Nealy, 69, of Temple were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Willie E. Robertson officiating. Burial was in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Mr. Nealy died Saturday, Aug. 11, at his residence. He was born Oct. 11, 1949, in Davilla to Elmo Sr. and Ammie Mayse Nealy. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He attended Franklin Beauty and Barber College in Houston. He worked at A.O. Smith in Milwaukee; Hughes Tools Company in Houston; and the U.S. Post Office in Dallas. He was a member of Friendship Christian Church in Davilla. Survivors include two sons, Shawn Nealy and Kelly Jemison, both of Milwaukee; a daughter, Morgan Martin of Milwaukee; two brothers, James Nealy of Davilla and Donal Nealy of Temple; three sisters, Margretter Nealy and Evelyne Nealy-Walker, both of Temple, and Joyce A. Williams of Milwaukee; and two grandchildren. Visitation was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Services for Timothy “Tim” Aaron Nealy, 69, of Temple were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Willie E. Robertson officiating. Burial was in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Mr. Nealy died Saturday, Aug. 11, at his residence. He was born Oct. 11, 1949, in Davilla to Elmo Sr. and Ammie Mayse Nealy. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He attended Franklin Beauty and Barber College in Houston. He worked at A.O. Smith in Milwaukee; Hughes Tools Company in Houston; and the U.S. Post Office in Dallas. He was a member of Friendship Christian Church in Davilla. Survivors include two sons, Shawn Nealy and Kelly Jemison, both of Milwaukee; a daughter, Morgan Martin of Milwaukee; two brothers, James Nealy of Davilla and Donal Nealy of Temple; three sisters, Margretter Nealy and Evelyne Nealy-Walker, both of Temple, and Joyce A. Williams of Milwaukee; and two grandchildren. Visitation was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
J P Skinner Jr
JP Skinner Jr, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2018. Born on April 27, 1934, to the late Clara and JP Skinner of Bartlett, Texas, JP will be remembered as a beloved father and friend. He is survived by his three children, Robert, Susan, Jason, his daughter in-law Sue, his grand-daughter Clara, his extended family the Su’s in Taiwan, his sisters Lorraine ( Jane ) Friedrich, Johnnye Gresham, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. As a longtime resident of Forest North in Austin, TX, he could often be found walking his dog Snoopy around the neighborhood or outside watering his lawn. Always one to stop and say hello or to offer a helping hand, JP was known to his friends and neighbors as a kind and gentle man. He attended the University of Texas at Austin in 1956 and graduated in three years with a BA in Business, taking pride in having worked his way through school. In 1962, JP enlisted in the Air Force and advanced to rank of Captain, serving both state-side and in South East Asia during the Vietnam War. It was within this time that he met his future wife, Judith Covey in Roswell, NM. After he left the service, Judy and JP started a company to feature Judy’s artistic talents. Together they created and sold soft toys and children’s sleeping bags. With manufacturing based out of Bartlett, TX, their products were in such demand that they were featured on the cover of the 1971 Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog. With a small and growing family, JP decided to enter the automobile business. This is where he would ultimately spend the greater part of his career in Austin, TX. While living in Bay City, JP coached his eldest son Jason’s Little League Baseball team, the Broncos, to win the area championship. In the Spring of 1980, JP’s wife took ill and he found himself a single parent. After Judy’s death, JP dedicated his life to be a good parent. He was a loving father and enjoyed taking road trips to New Mexico, around Texas, and later trips abroad to visit his eldest son in Taiwan. The lasting memory for his children is his kindness and his love for animals, becoming a vegetarian late in life. A visitation was held from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Friday June 29,2018 at Goodnight Funeral Home. Funeral in Bartlett, Texas and services followed Friday June 29, 2018 at 11 am.
Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX.
JP Skinner Jr, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2018. Born on April 27, 1934, to the late Clara and JP Skinner of Bartlett, Texas, JP will be remembered as a beloved father and friend. He is survived by his three children, Robert, Susan, Jason, his daughter in-law Sue, his grand-daughter Clara, his extended family the Su’s in Taiwan, his sisters Lorraine ( Jane ) Friedrich, Johnnye Gresham, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. As a longtime resident of Forest North in Austin, TX, he could often be found walking his dog Snoopy around the neighborhood or outside watering his lawn. Always one to stop and say hello or to offer a helping hand, JP was known to his friends and neighbors as a kind and gentle man. He attended the University of Texas at Austin in 1956 and graduated in three years with a BA in Business, taking pride in having worked his way through school. In 1962, JP enlisted in the Air Force and advanced to rank of Captain, serving both state-side and in South East Asia during the Vietnam War. It was within this time that he met his future wife, Judith Covey in Roswell, NM. After he left the service, Judy and JP started a company to feature Judy’s artistic talents. Together they created and sold soft toys and children’s sleeping bags. With manufacturing based out of Bartlett, TX, their products were in such demand that they were featured on the cover of the 1971 Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog. With a small and growing family, JP decided to enter the automobile business. This is where he would ultimately spend the greater part of his career in Austin, TX. While living in Bay City, JP coached his eldest son Jason’s Little League Baseball team, the Broncos, to win the area championship. In the Spring of 1980, JP’s wife took ill and he found himself a single parent. After Judy’s death, JP dedicated his life to be a good parent. He was a loving father and enjoyed taking road trips to New Mexico, around Texas, and later trips abroad to visit his eldest son in Taiwan. The lasting memory for his children is his kindness and his love for animals, becoming a vegetarian late in life. A visitation was held from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Friday June 29,2018 at Goodnight Funeral Home. Funeral in Bartlett, Texas and services followed Friday June 29, 2018 at 11 am.
Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX.
Frances Douglas
Services for Frances Douglas, 95, of Bartlett will be 10 a.m. Friday in Holland Cemetery with Bruce Mercer officiating. Mrs. Douglas died Tuesday, June 5, at a Bartlett nursing home. She was born Sept. 3, 1922, in Corpus Christi to Claude and Loma Robuck Baker. She grew up outside Robstown and later moved to Prairie Dell. She graduated from Salado High School. She married William Harrison Douglas on June 1, 1941, in Salado. She was a homemaker and a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Bartlett. She served as a chairperson for the Bartlett School Museum. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991. Survivors include a son, Charles “Chuck” Douglas of Belton; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services for Frances Douglas, 95, of Bartlett will be 10 a.m. Friday in Holland Cemetery with Bruce Mercer officiating. Mrs. Douglas died Tuesday, June 5, at a Bartlett nursing home. She was born Sept. 3, 1922, in Corpus Christi to Claude and Loma Robuck Baker. She grew up outside Robstown and later moved to Prairie Dell. She graduated from Salado High School. She married William Harrison Douglas on June 1, 1941, in Salado. She was a homemaker and a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Bartlett. She served as a chairperson for the Bartlett School Museum. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991. Survivors include a son, Charles “Chuck” Douglas of Belton; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Dr. Jesse Cocke Jr
Dr. Jesse Cocke, Jr. 76, of Stephenville died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Fort Worth. Funeral services were be held at 11:30 AM Saturday, May 26th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel, with Masonic and Military graveside following at 3:30 PM Saturday at Bartlett Cemetery in Bartlett, TX. Click here for the full obituary.
Dr. Jesse Cocke, Jr. 76, of Stephenville died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Fort Worth. Funeral services were be held at 11:30 AM Saturday, May 26th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel, with Masonic and Military graveside following at 3:30 PM Saturday at Bartlett Cemetery in Bartlett, TX. Click here for the full obituary.
Urvano Perez
Urvano (Sodie) Perez went to be with our heavenly Father on May 20, 2018. Born on May 25, 1936 in Bartlett, Texas where he grew up with his two brothers working on the family farm. Urvano began his career at Ralph Wilson Plastics but soon found his passion for barbeque. He owned Bartlett Meat Locker, Centennial Hall and Perez Barbeque thereafter. He retired from Perez Barbecue after 30 years. He loved God and would continue to pray each day as he stayed strong thru his illness. Sodie loved his kids and his grandkids unconditionally, he never met a stranger and had the biggest heart when it came to others and family. He loved to fish, tell you stories about his life, play dominos with friends at the “Pit” and then later with a group of friends in town.
Sodie is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Juanita Herrera Perez; his stepmom, Petra Perez; brother, Margarito Perez and granddaughter Michelle Perez.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Alvarez of Taylor, Texas. Children: daughter, Linda Mendoza (Tomas) and son, Victor Perez all of Bartlett, TX. Stepchildren: Melissa Martinez (Paul Gary) of Round Rock, TX, Christopher Trevino (Alia) of Canada, Brenda Alvarez of San Antonio, TX, Arlene Aldrete (Ephraim) of Taylor, TX, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Brother, Felix Perez. Sisters: Julia Aldrete, Senaida Lopez and Silveria Tschoener.
Visitation was held at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas on Wednesday, May 23rd from 6 to 7 pm.
Mass was held at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas on Thursday, May 24th at 10 am. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger, Texas.
Urvano (Sodie) Perez went to be with our heavenly Father on May 20, 2018. Born on May 25, 1936 in Bartlett, Texas where he grew up with his two brothers working on the family farm. Urvano began his career at Ralph Wilson Plastics but soon found his passion for barbeque. He owned Bartlett Meat Locker, Centennial Hall and Perez Barbeque thereafter. He retired from Perez Barbecue after 30 years. He loved God and would continue to pray each day as he stayed strong thru his illness. Sodie loved his kids and his grandkids unconditionally, he never met a stranger and had the biggest heart when it came to others and family. He loved to fish, tell you stories about his life, play dominos with friends at the “Pit” and then later with a group of friends in town.
Sodie is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Juanita Herrera Perez; his stepmom, Petra Perez; brother, Margarito Perez and granddaughter Michelle Perez.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Alvarez of Taylor, Texas. Children: daughter, Linda Mendoza (Tomas) and son, Victor Perez all of Bartlett, TX. Stepchildren: Melissa Martinez (Paul Gary) of Round Rock, TX, Christopher Trevino (Alia) of Canada, Brenda Alvarez of San Antonio, TX, Arlene Aldrete (Ephraim) of Taylor, TX, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Brother, Felix Perez. Sisters: Julia Aldrete, Senaida Lopez and Silveria Tschoener.
Visitation was held at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas on Wednesday, May 23rd from 6 to 7 pm.
Mass was held at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas on Thursday, May 24th at 10 am. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger, Texas.
Robert Blair Starke
Services for Robert Blair Starke, 81, of Holland will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday April 17 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton. Mr. Starke died Friday, April 13. He was born March 31, 1937, in Holland to Charlie Blair and Ruby Latham Starke. He married Carole Starke-Knudsen. Survivors include a son, Ronnie Starke; three daughters, Carrie Mackey, Laurie Wiley and Jenny Starke; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Services for Robert Blair Starke, 81, of Holland will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday April 17 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton. Mr. Starke died Friday, April 13. He was born March 31, 1937, in Holland to Charlie Blair and Ruby Latham Starke. He married Carole Starke-Knudsen. Survivors include a son, Ronnie Starke; three daughters, Carrie Mackey, Laurie Wiley and Jenny Starke; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Lanell Esther Lindemann Lemons
Lanell Esther Lindemann Lemons passed away on April 3, 2018 In Temple, Tx at Elmcroft Senior Care. She was born in Bartlett, TX on April 10, 1929 to Hilmer Herman Lindemann and Leona Hightower Lindemann. . She was the oldest of seven brothers and sisters. Her paternal great-grandparents are the former Charles Carl Lindemann, Sr. and Friederike (Zettel) Lindemann, both born in Prussia Bernstat, Germany. They came into the United States through Austin County and later purchased a farm in Bell county about 3 miles north of Bartlett in the fall of 1883. Charles Carl, Sr. was a charter member of St. John’s Lutheran Church when the congregation was formed in December 1883. Paternal grandparents are the former Albert Frank and Maria (Hill) Lindemann. Upon the United States entering WWII, the family relocated to Brownwood, TX so her father could find work during the construction of Camp Bowie army installation. Lanell attended school in Brownwood and graduated from Brownwood High School. In 1961, she met her future husband and was married to W E (Bill) Lemons September 1, 1962 in Abilene. Lanell is survived by her step-son, Marion Lemons of Kansas; brother, Albert Charles Lindemann and wife, Barbara, of Olympia, WA and Eugene Roy Lindemann and wife Judy, of Temple, TX.
She was predeceased by her husband, Bill Lemons; her father and mother; two sisters, Lavena Lindemann Banta of California and Sara Lindemann Craig of Arcadia, Florida; two brothers, Hilmer Herman Lindemann, Jr of Abilene, TX and David Dwight Lindemann of Brownwood, TX.
Graveside services were at Garden of Memories Monday, April 9, at 11:00 in Kerrville with Pastor Frank Pullin officiating.
Lanell Esther Lindemann Lemons passed away on April 3, 2018 In Temple, Tx at Elmcroft Senior Care. She was born in Bartlett, TX on April 10, 1929 to Hilmer Herman Lindemann and Leona Hightower Lindemann. . She was the oldest of seven brothers and sisters. Her paternal great-grandparents are the former Charles Carl Lindemann, Sr. and Friederike (Zettel) Lindemann, both born in Prussia Bernstat, Germany. They came into the United States through Austin County and later purchased a farm in Bell county about 3 miles north of Bartlett in the fall of 1883. Charles Carl, Sr. was a charter member of St. John’s Lutheran Church when the congregation was formed in December 1883. Paternal grandparents are the former Albert Frank and Maria (Hill) Lindemann. Upon the United States entering WWII, the family relocated to Brownwood, TX so her father could find work during the construction of Camp Bowie army installation. Lanell attended school in Brownwood and graduated from Brownwood High School. In 1961, she met her future husband and was married to W E (Bill) Lemons September 1, 1962 in Abilene. Lanell is survived by her step-son, Marion Lemons of Kansas; brother, Albert Charles Lindemann and wife, Barbara, of Olympia, WA and Eugene Roy Lindemann and wife Judy, of Temple, TX.
She was predeceased by her husband, Bill Lemons; her father and mother; two sisters, Lavena Lindemann Banta of California and Sara Lindemann Craig of Arcadia, Florida; two brothers, Hilmer Herman Lindemann, Jr of Abilene, TX and David Dwight Lindemann of Brownwood, TX.
Graveside services were at Garden of Memories Monday, April 9, at 11:00 in Kerrville with Pastor Frank Pullin officiating.
Joe B. Tschoerner, Jr
Joe B. Tschoerner Jr., age 88 of Schwertner, TX died peacefully on April 6, 2018 in Temple, Texas surrounded by family. Joe was born on October 16, 1929 in Jarrell, Texas, the son of Joe and Amanda (Teltow) Tschoerner. Joe is preceded in death by his loving wife, Wanda Strandberg Tschoerner and daughter-in-law, Peggy Tschoerner. Joe is survived by his wife, Alice Tschoerner, three brothers and one sister; Leroy and wife, Mary Tschoerner, James and wife, Barbara Tschoerner, Emma Ann and husband, Don Rodriguez, and Glenn and wife, Mary Jo Tschoerner; six sons; David, Terry and wife, Roxann, Daniel, Delvin and wife, Silveria, Joey and wife, Sylvia, and Randy Tschoerner; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was a United States Army Veteran who loved his country. Joe loved playing dominoes and Tarok. His sense of humor and quick wit could make anyone smile.
There was a viewing Tuesday, April 10, 2018, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, with Rosary at 7:00pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, Texas. Services were Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 10:00am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Corn Hill, Texas.
Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, Texas.
Joe B. Tschoerner Jr., age 88 of Schwertner, TX died peacefully on April 6, 2018 in Temple, Texas surrounded by family. Joe was born on October 16, 1929 in Jarrell, Texas, the son of Joe and Amanda (Teltow) Tschoerner. Joe is preceded in death by his loving wife, Wanda Strandberg Tschoerner and daughter-in-law, Peggy Tschoerner. Joe is survived by his wife, Alice Tschoerner, three brothers and one sister; Leroy and wife, Mary Tschoerner, James and wife, Barbara Tschoerner, Emma Ann and husband, Don Rodriguez, and Glenn and wife, Mary Jo Tschoerner; six sons; David, Terry and wife, Roxann, Daniel, Delvin and wife, Silveria, Joey and wife, Sylvia, and Randy Tschoerner; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was a United States Army Veteran who loved his country. Joe loved playing dominoes and Tarok. His sense of humor and quick wit could make anyone smile.
There was a viewing Tuesday, April 10, 2018, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, with Rosary at 7:00pm at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, Texas. Services were Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 10:00am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Corn Hill, Texas.
Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, Texas.
Alan Gielbunt
Services for Alan Gielbunt, 68, of Bartlett were held 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Bartlett. Burial was in Valverde Cemetery. Mr. Gielbunt died Friday March 30. He was born Sept 4, 1949, in Brookline, Mass., and adopted to Alfred and Virginia Gielbunt of North Andover, Mass. He graduated from Haverhill High School in Haverhill, Mass. He served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves, 1967-1975; as a paratrooper in Vietnam and retired with the rank of SP5. His decorations include Army Commendation Medal and a Purple Heart. He married Rebecca Royce Richey of Bartlett on March 31, 1972. He worked as a welder and continued his education earning his petroleum engineering degree from the University of Houston. He retired from the petroleum industry in February 2013. Survivors include his wife of 46 years; two sons, Bryan Hicks of Cedar Hill and Adam Gielbunt of Bartlett; two daughters, Melissa Rafay of Bartlett and Amy Degollado of North Richland Hills; a sister, Lois Davis of Middleton, Conn.; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett.
Services for Alan Gielbunt, 68, of Bartlett were held 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Bartlett. Burial was in Valverde Cemetery. Mr. Gielbunt died Friday March 30. He was born Sept 4, 1949, in Brookline, Mass., and adopted to Alfred and Virginia Gielbunt of North Andover, Mass. He graduated from Haverhill High School in Haverhill, Mass. He served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves, 1967-1975; as a paratrooper in Vietnam and retired with the rank of SP5. His decorations include Army Commendation Medal and a Purple Heart. He married Rebecca Royce Richey of Bartlett on March 31, 1972. He worked as a welder and continued his education earning his petroleum engineering degree from the University of Houston. He retired from the petroleum industry in February 2013. Survivors include his wife of 46 years; two sons, Bryan Hicks of Cedar Hill and Adam Gielbunt of Bartlett; two daughters, Melissa Rafay of Bartlett and Amy Degollado of North Richland Hills; a sister, Lois Davis of Middleton, Conn.; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett.
Christian Braun
CHRISTIAN BRAUN was born on November 6, 1952 and passed away on December 19, 2017 in Cedar Park, TX.
CHRISTIAN BRAUN was born on November 6, 1952 and passed away on December 19, 2017 in Cedar Park, TX.
Hubert Klepac
Hubert Jude Klepac, age 44, of Bartlett, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2018, in a tragic car accident. He was the beloved husband of Jennifer Jennings Klepac and the loving daddy to Matthew, Nathan, Lucas and Katie Klepac.
Hubert was born in Austin, Texas, and at the age of 4, he and his parents moved to their family's homestead near Schwertner, Texas, where he spent the rest of his childhood years.
On March 23, 1994, he met Jennifer Jennings, whom he married on September 6, 1997. They made a life together near Bartlett, Texas, and were blessed with their four beautiful children, Matthew (age 16), Nathan (age 14), Lucas (age 8) and Katie (age 6).
Hubert was a faithful employee of Wilsonart in Temple, Texas, for 22 years, but his true passion in life, third only to God and Family, was flying, which he did often with family and friends in his little yellow airplane!
Hubert is survived by his parents, Bennie and Alice Klepac, wife Jennifer and four children, and his brother, Chris Klepac and wife Kari.
Visitation was held at 6 pm, with the Rosary prayed at 7 pm, on Friday, March 9, 2018, and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Stephen Nesrsta on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 10 am … all at Holy Trinity of Catholic Church of Corn Hill (8626 FM 1105, Jarrell, 76537). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery Fund.
Hubert Jude Klepac, age 44, of Bartlett, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2018, in a tragic car accident. He was the beloved husband of Jennifer Jennings Klepac and the loving daddy to Matthew, Nathan, Lucas and Katie Klepac.
Hubert was born in Austin, Texas, and at the age of 4, he and his parents moved to their family's homestead near Schwertner, Texas, where he spent the rest of his childhood years.
On March 23, 1994, he met Jennifer Jennings, whom he married on September 6, 1997. They made a life together near Bartlett, Texas, and were blessed with their four beautiful children, Matthew (age 16), Nathan (age 14), Lucas (age 8) and Katie (age 6).
Hubert was a faithful employee of Wilsonart in Temple, Texas, for 22 years, but his true passion in life, third only to God and Family, was flying, which he did often with family and friends in his little yellow airplane!
Hubert is survived by his parents, Bennie and Alice Klepac, wife Jennifer and four children, and his brother, Chris Klepac and wife Kari.
Visitation was held at 6 pm, with the Rosary prayed at 7 pm, on Friday, March 9, 2018, and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Stephen Nesrsta on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 10 am … all at Holy Trinity of Catholic Church of Corn Hill (8626 FM 1105, Jarrell, 76537). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery Fund.
David Decker
Services for David Decker, 67, of Holland were at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Holland. His body was donated to UT Southwestern Willed Body Program. Mr. Decker died Friday, Feb 23, at a Temple hospital. He was born May 7, 1950, in Belton to I.D. and Patsy Decker. He graduated from Texas City High School. He married Sally Johnson on Aug. 8, 1983. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Andy Decker and Cody Decker, both of Holland; two brothers, Dean Decker of Rogers and Paul Decker of Galveston; two sisters, Kim Slough of Abilene and Karen Shafer of Round Rock; and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holland HS Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 217, Holland, TX 76534; or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 216, Holland, TX 76534. Visitation was 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
Services for David Decker, 67, of Holland were at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Holland. His body was donated to UT Southwestern Willed Body Program. Mr. Decker died Friday, Feb 23, at a Temple hospital. He was born May 7, 1950, in Belton to I.D. and Patsy Decker. He graduated from Texas City High School. He married Sally Johnson on Aug. 8, 1983. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Andy Decker and Cody Decker, both of Holland; two brothers, Dean Decker of Rogers and Paul Decker of Galveston; two sisters, Kim Slough of Abilene and Karen Shafer of Round Rock; and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holland HS Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 217, Holland, TX 76534; or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 216, Holland, TX 76534. Visitation was 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
Marjorie Ruemke
Services for Marjorie Ruemke, 87, of Bartlett was at 10am Saturday February 3 at Goodnight Funeral Chapel in Bartlett. Officiating pastor was Pastor Benjamin Ehlers. Mrs. Ruemke passed away on Wednesday, January 31st at Will-O-Bell Nursing home. She was born March 23, 1930 in Taylor to Arthur and Mary Schroeder. She attended schools in Hutto and Thrall. She married Edmund Ruemke and they were lifelong residents of Bartlett. She owned and operated The City Lounge from the late 1960’s to the mid 1980’s, where she cooked the best Chicken Fried Steak in Texas. She was also a cashier for Aladdin Car Wash in Temple for many years. She was a member of SPJST in Holland and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Temple. She loved watching the Dallas Cowboys football games. She also enjoyed sewing and playing bingo. She was preceded in death by her husband and her brother Melvin Schroeder of Beaumont. Survivors include a brother, Charles Schroeder of Corpus Christi, four children, James Ruemke of Belton, Donald Ruemke and wife Nancy of Arlington, Janice Uson and husband Ray of Bartlett, Ervin Ruemke and Linda of Troy. Seven grandchildren, Alissa Orozco, Adria Dixon, Nicholas Ruemke of Arlington, Kathleen Hriczko of Bartlett, Joshua Uson of Bartlett, Amanda Fulton of Johnson City and Jessica Ruemke of Troy. Visitation was from 6pm to 8pm Friday Feb 2 at Goodnight Funeral Chapel and Burial was in the Holland cemetery.
Services for Marjorie Ruemke, 87, of Bartlett was at 10am Saturday February 3 at Goodnight Funeral Chapel in Bartlett. Officiating pastor was Pastor Benjamin Ehlers. Mrs. Ruemke passed away on Wednesday, January 31st at Will-O-Bell Nursing home. She was born March 23, 1930 in Taylor to Arthur and Mary Schroeder. She attended schools in Hutto and Thrall. She married Edmund Ruemke and they were lifelong residents of Bartlett. She owned and operated The City Lounge from the late 1960’s to the mid 1980’s, where she cooked the best Chicken Fried Steak in Texas. She was also a cashier for Aladdin Car Wash in Temple for many years. She was a member of SPJST in Holland and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Temple. She loved watching the Dallas Cowboys football games. She also enjoyed sewing and playing bingo. She was preceded in death by her husband and her brother Melvin Schroeder of Beaumont. Survivors include a brother, Charles Schroeder of Corpus Christi, four children, James Ruemke of Belton, Donald Ruemke and wife Nancy of Arlington, Janice Uson and husband Ray of Bartlett, Ervin Ruemke and Linda of Troy. Seven grandchildren, Alissa Orozco, Adria Dixon, Nicholas Ruemke of Arlington, Kathleen Hriczko of Bartlett, Joshua Uson of Bartlett, Amanda Fulton of Johnson City and Jessica Ruemke of Troy. Visitation was from 6pm to 8pm Friday Feb 2 at Goodnight Funeral Chapel and Burial was in the Holland cemetery.
Leonard "Len" Estus
Leonard "Len" Estus, 67, of Temple and formerly of Bartlett died January 26, 2018 in a Temple hospital. He is survived by his wife, Sara, two children and grandchildren. Visitation was 12 noon to 1:00 PM January 30 at Goodnight Funeral Chapel, with graveside services at Stockton Family Cemetery.
Leonard "Len" Estus, 67, of Temple and formerly of Bartlett died January 26, 2018 in a Temple hospital. He is survived by his wife, Sara, two children and grandchildren. Visitation was 12 noon to 1:00 PM January 30 at Goodnight Funeral Chapel, with graveside services at Stockton Family Cemetery.
Harold Wayne Thompson
Harold Wayne Thompson of Spring died Friday January 19, 2018. Thompson was a 1947 graduate of Holland High School, the son of Sypert and Lottie Mae Latham Thompson. He attended Southwestern University and served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. After the service, he joined Brown and Root Inc in Houston and retired in 1992 as General Manger after 35 years.
Harold Wayne Thompson of Spring died Friday January 19, 2018. Thompson was a 1947 graduate of Holland High School, the son of Sypert and Lottie Mae Latham Thompson. He attended Southwestern University and served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. After the service, he joined Brown and Root Inc in Houston and retired in 1992 as General Manger after 35 years.
Tony Sladecek
Services for Anton C. Sladecek (Tony), 87, of Holland, TX was 11:30 a.m. Saturday January 20 at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger TX with Father Hilario Guajardo presiding. Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger. He died Wednesday, January 17 at William Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, TX. He attended school in Sparks, TX. In order to help the family out financially he did not graduate high school but went to work at K. T. Highway Garage in Holland as an automotive mechanic. He also delivered the Temple Telegram to earn extra money. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1951 at the rank of Corporal until he was honorably discharged in 1953. Tony married Dolores Schindler in Koerth, TX. on October 27, 1956. They made their home in Holland where they shared 61 years of married life together. He is a member of SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, American Legion Post 526, Holland Volunteer Fire Department, SPJST Lodge 80, RVOS Lodge 83, Temple VFW, Knights of Columbus Assembly 1138 and Council 3444. He served as Adjutant and Post Commander for American Legion Post 526, Lodge President for RVOS Lodge 83, Faithful Navigator for K of C Assembly 1138 and worked bingo at SPJST Lodge 80. After 30 years’ service he retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He had to keep busy so he went to work for the Rogers Grain Elevator for 10 years and Granger Grain elevator for 2 years. He decided it was time to spend more time in his garden and enjoy the other things he liked to do such as taking care of his pecans, making homemade wine, deer hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife Dolores Sladecek, brother Edwin Sladecek and wife Georgia of Houston, son Michael Sladecek, wife Sharlet of Morgans Point Resort, Susan Vecera and husband Daniel of La Grange, Donald Sladecek of Temple, Steven Sladecek of Holland and James Sladecek of Holland. Grandsons Jared Sladecek, Miles Vecera, Regan Vecera, Corbet Abbott and great granddaughter Melynnie Sladecek and many nephews and nieces. Pallbearers are Jared Sladecek, Miles Vecera, Regan Vecera, Corbet Abbott, Joseph Sladecek and Carol Ann Daugherty. Honorary Pallbearers are the American Legion Post 526. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Salado, TX.
Services for Anton C. Sladecek (Tony), 87, of Holland, TX was 11:30 a.m. Saturday January 20 at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger TX with Father Hilario Guajardo presiding. Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger. He died Wednesday, January 17 at William Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, TX. He attended school in Sparks, TX. In order to help the family out financially he did not graduate high school but went to work at K. T. Highway Garage in Holland as an automotive mechanic. He also delivered the Temple Telegram to earn extra money. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1951 at the rank of Corporal until he was honorably discharged in 1953. Tony married Dolores Schindler in Koerth, TX. on October 27, 1956. They made their home in Holland where they shared 61 years of married life together. He is a member of SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, American Legion Post 526, Holland Volunteer Fire Department, SPJST Lodge 80, RVOS Lodge 83, Temple VFW, Knights of Columbus Assembly 1138 and Council 3444. He served as Adjutant and Post Commander for American Legion Post 526, Lodge President for RVOS Lodge 83, Faithful Navigator for K of C Assembly 1138 and worked bingo at SPJST Lodge 80. After 30 years’ service he retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He had to keep busy so he went to work for the Rogers Grain Elevator for 10 years and Granger Grain elevator for 2 years. He decided it was time to spend more time in his garden and enjoy the other things he liked to do such as taking care of his pecans, making homemade wine, deer hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife Dolores Sladecek, brother Edwin Sladecek and wife Georgia of Houston, son Michael Sladecek, wife Sharlet of Morgans Point Resort, Susan Vecera and husband Daniel of La Grange, Donald Sladecek of Temple, Steven Sladecek of Holland and James Sladecek of Holland. Grandsons Jared Sladecek, Miles Vecera, Regan Vecera, Corbet Abbott and great granddaughter Melynnie Sladecek and many nephews and nieces. Pallbearers are Jared Sladecek, Miles Vecera, Regan Vecera, Corbet Abbott, Joseph Sladecek and Carol Ann Daugherty. Honorary Pallbearers are the American Legion Post 526. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Salado, TX.
Margie Spiegelhauer Keller
Margie Spiegelhauer Keller of Boerne, and more recently, Delaware, Ohio, passed away on Friday, Dec 15, 2017 at the age of 74. Margie was born to Alfred & Edna Spiegelhauer on Jan 6, 1943 in Bartlett. She grew up as the youngest of three, attended Bartlett High School and Texas Lutheran College. In 1964, she married her high school sweetheart, Frederick (Freddy) Lee Keller. Margie worked as an administrative assistant at Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, then continued working as a civil servant over the next 33 plus years until retiring in 1999 from the astronaut office at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. Margie is survived by her son, Frederick Lee Keller Jr, daughter Kristen Manivilovski and sister Doris Voight-Hamm, as well as five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, and her brother Larry G. Spiegelhauer. A memorial celebrating her life is scheduled for Saturday, March 24 at 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne with a reception following. Pastor Mariola Bergquist will officiate.
Margie Spiegelhauer Keller of Boerne, and more recently, Delaware, Ohio, passed away on Friday, Dec 15, 2017 at the age of 74. Margie was born to Alfred & Edna Spiegelhauer on Jan 6, 1943 in Bartlett. She grew up as the youngest of three, attended Bartlett High School and Texas Lutheran College. In 1964, she married her high school sweetheart, Frederick (Freddy) Lee Keller. Margie worked as an administrative assistant at Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, then continued working as a civil servant over the next 33 plus years until retiring in 1999 from the astronaut office at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. Margie is survived by her son, Frederick Lee Keller Jr, daughter Kristen Manivilovski and sister Doris Voight-Hamm, as well as five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, and her brother Larry G. Spiegelhauer. A memorial celebrating her life is scheduled for Saturday, March 24 at 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne with a reception following. Pastor Mariola Bergquist will officiate.
Marie Lange Janke
Services for Marie Ruth Lange Janke, 92, of Bartlett were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday January 3rd at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Janke died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. She was born Feb. 19, 1925, in Bartlett to Samuel Albert and Mary Wihelmine Lange. She attended the Bartlett German-English School. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. “Bill” Janke Jr.; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Ken Janke of Belton and Glen Janke of Little River-Academy; a daughter, Nancy McClaren of McGregor; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett; or to any charity. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church; and fellowship will follow service. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Marie Ruth Lange Janke, 92, of Bartlett were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday January 3rd at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Janke died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. She was born Feb. 19, 1925, in Bartlett to Samuel Albert and Mary Wihelmine Lange. She attended the Bartlett German-English School. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. “Bill” Janke Jr.; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Ken Janke of Belton and Glen Janke of Little River-Academy; a daughter, Nancy McClaren of McGregor; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett; or to any charity. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church; and fellowship will follow service. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett is in charge of arrangements.
Maria Ofelia Perez
Maria Ofelia Perez, 83 years old, a widow, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, went to be with our Lord on December 2, 2017. Born July 13, 1934 in San Benito, Texas, Maria Ofelia was 4th of 15 children. She grew up helping on the family farm. On December 26, 1953, Margarito and Maria Ofelia were joined in holy matrimony. Their lifelong marriage and family relations demonstrated her love for God and a life that was led with strong Christian values at home and work. Maria Ofelia had a love for her family and friends. She worked at the Bartlett Elementary School Cafeteria, and then continued her career at Slim’s Grocery. She enjoyed retirement and loved to spend time baking, cooking for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her compassion and love will always hold a special place in the hearts of her family & friends.
Maria Ofelia was preceded in death by her husband Margarito, great granddaughter D’Onna Destiny Powell and son-in-law Oscar W. Smith. Parents Federico and Leonor G. Cortez, of Bartlett; and also preceded in death were brothers Fermin Cortez and Rogerio Cortez of San Jose, TX; Federico Cortez, Jr. of Dallas, TX and Fernando Cortez, Sr. and Roberto Cortez, Sr. and Ramiro Cortez of Bartlett; Survivors: Her children Mary Ester Smith of Killeen, Diana (Billy Barton) of Moffat, Martin (Sonia) of Davilla, Reynaldo (Brenda) of Bartlett, Patricia (Bernard S. Luna) of Bartlett, and 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation was at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett on Wednesday December 6 from 5-8 pm with rosary beginning at 7 pm. Funeral Mass was at SSCM in Granger on Thursday December 7, at 10 am. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery, Granger, TX.
Maria Ofelia Perez, 83 years old, a widow, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, went to be with our Lord on December 2, 2017. Born July 13, 1934 in San Benito, Texas, Maria Ofelia was 4th of 15 children. She grew up helping on the family farm. On December 26, 1953, Margarito and Maria Ofelia were joined in holy matrimony. Their lifelong marriage and family relations demonstrated her love for God and a life that was led with strong Christian values at home and work. Maria Ofelia had a love for her family and friends. She worked at the Bartlett Elementary School Cafeteria, and then continued her career at Slim’s Grocery. She enjoyed retirement and loved to spend time baking, cooking for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her compassion and love will always hold a special place in the hearts of her family & friends.
Maria Ofelia was preceded in death by her husband Margarito, great granddaughter D’Onna Destiny Powell and son-in-law Oscar W. Smith. Parents Federico and Leonor G. Cortez, of Bartlett; and also preceded in death were brothers Fermin Cortez and Rogerio Cortez of San Jose, TX; Federico Cortez, Jr. of Dallas, TX and Fernando Cortez, Sr. and Roberto Cortez, Sr. and Ramiro Cortez of Bartlett; Survivors: Her children Mary Ester Smith of Killeen, Diana (Billy Barton) of Moffat, Martin (Sonia) of Davilla, Reynaldo (Brenda) of Bartlett, Patricia (Bernard S. Luna) of Bartlett, and 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation was at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett on Wednesday December 6 from 5-8 pm with rosary beginning at 7 pm. Funeral Mass was at SSCM in Granger on Thursday December 7, at 10 am. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery, Granger, TX.
Joyce Bailey Steglich
Services for Joyce Bailey Steglich, 67, of Temple was at 10:00 AM Monday Nov 13 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in St. John Cemetery. Mrs Steglich died Tuesday November 7. She was born August 22, 1950 to Alvis & Nelda Bailey. She married Alan Steglich on May 7, 1970. She was a homemaker and worked part-time for the Bell County Judiciary System. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Temple. Survivors include her husband; two sons Robert Steglich and Ryan Steglich; a daughter, Susan Seidl; a brother, Donald Bailey; a sister Janice Wentrcek; her mother; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services for Joyce Bailey Steglich, 67, of Temple was at 10:00 AM Monday Nov 13 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in St. John Cemetery. Mrs Steglich died Tuesday November 7. She was born August 22, 1950 to Alvis & Nelda Bailey. She married Alan Steglich on May 7, 1970. She was a homemaker and worked part-time for the Bell County Judiciary System. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Temple. Survivors include her husband; two sons Robert Steglich and Ryan Steglich; a daughter, Susan Seidl; a brother, Donald Bailey; a sister Janice Wentrcek; her mother; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
On the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2017, a good man of God awoke to begin his day as usual - doing his morning exercises in his home office on Gorham Glen. But something unexpected happened - God called David Lindemann to his heavenly home - a place David always knew he would go to when his earthly life was over. It is sweet to consider the loved ones who greeted him as he passed over: his own parents; his brother, Butch; and sister, Patty and his in-laws. “Welcome home, David,” they might have said. As word of David’s death spread among his family and friends, this thought from Pericles captured many feelings, “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others.” David Lindemann wove unconditional love and service into the lives of his family and friends. He prayed without ceasing; he awoke each day to make a good difference for the Lord. And, oh, those grandchildren! How he loved them, enjoyed them and made investments of integrity and grace into each of their souls. A work colleague commented, “I’ve never known a finer or better man or one that I respected more.” And one of his son’s remarked the day after, “My world feels much more empty without David Lindemann in it today.” David Wayne Lindemann was born in Austin, Texas on August 31, 1948, to Edward and O’Tylie Lindemann, the 3rd of 7 children. David is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sharon M. Lindemann. David’s beloved children are David Wayne Lindemann, Jr, and wife Jenny of Austin; Julianna Lindemann of Austin and Abby Marie Johnson and husband, Bryan of Austin; Jeff M. Musick of Austin and Jason T. Musick and his wife Michelle of Austin. David was blessed to have 11 grandchildren: Reid, Sloan, Kirsten, Isabella, James, Katie, Madelline, William, Mia, Riley and Spencer. His siblings include Linda and Bob Schaefer of Tomball, Janice and D.A. Swope of Pflugerville, Nancy and Glenn Moon of Euless, Robert Lindemann of Huntsville. He grew up in Bartlett, Texas and went on to graduate from the University of Texas with Honors. His professional life included work at the Veterans Administration from 1971 until his death. David was in the Texas National Guard and the Army reserve. His commitment to the parish of Saint Catherine of Siena, Austin, Texas was an integral part of his life. Good-bye, David. You leave us a legacy of holding dear our time remaining on earth, remembering to speak often of the love we hold for others, sharing the love that the Lord Jesus Christ freely gives to us. “We will never be the same as we were before this loss but are ever so much better for having had something so great to lose.” author unknown.
Visitation was on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 9:00 – 9:30AM at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4800 Convict Hill Rd., Austin, TX. Rosary followed at 9:30AM, and Mass at 10:00AM. Burial was in Machu Cemetery, Granger, TX at 1:00PM.
Visitation was on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 9:00 – 9:30AM at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4800 Convict Hill Rd., Austin, TX. Rosary followed at 9:30AM, and Mass at 10:00AM. Burial was in Machu Cemetery, Granger, TX at 1:00PM.
Leatha Ella Fischer Svadlenak
Leatha Ella Fischer Svadlenak, 95, of Houston, Texas, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. She was born December 1, 1921 in Holland, Texas, to William Fischer and Lena Spiegelhauer. She attended school in Holland, and married Joseph Alvin Svadlenak of Taylor, Texas, February 12, 1938. They made their first home on the Fischer farm, later moving to Robstown, Weslaco, and Houston.
Leatha was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings (Ernest, Henry, Arthur, and Lillie Fischer, Leola Gersbach, Lorena Albrecht, and her husband of 48 years, Joseph.
Leatha is survived by her children, Rita Svadlenak Angrisani and Joe Allen Svadlenak; grandsons: Stefan Angrisani and wife, Raquel, Josef Alexander Svadlenak and wife, Leslie, and Allen Joseph Svadlenak and wife Lindsey; six great-grandchildren, Patrizia, Isabella, and Fabrizio Angrisani, Jozef, Branson, and Wyatt Svadlenak.
After having raised her two children and seeing them graduated from college, she embarked on a second career, attending Pan-American College in Edinburg, Texas, receiving a degree in education. She taught in the Weslaco School District for 16 years until her retirement in 1985.
Her lifelong hobbies were quilting and gardening. She enjoyed making a quilt for every member of the family and looked forward to designing one for every newborn.
In 1996 she met Edmund C. Fischer of Houston. They became companions and enjoyed each other’s company, the Houston Symphony performances, family gatherings and numerous trips together until the time of her death.
Services were held at the Condra Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas, on Saturday, September 16, at 2:00 pm, with burial following in the Taylor City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity or to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bartlett, Texas, 76551.
Leatha Ella Fischer Svadlenak, 95, of Houston, Texas, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. She was born December 1, 1921 in Holland, Texas, to William Fischer and Lena Spiegelhauer. She attended school in Holland, and married Joseph Alvin Svadlenak of Taylor, Texas, February 12, 1938. They made their first home on the Fischer farm, later moving to Robstown, Weslaco, and Houston.
Leatha was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings (Ernest, Henry, Arthur, and Lillie Fischer, Leola Gersbach, Lorena Albrecht, and her husband of 48 years, Joseph.
Leatha is survived by her children, Rita Svadlenak Angrisani and Joe Allen Svadlenak; grandsons: Stefan Angrisani and wife, Raquel, Josef Alexander Svadlenak and wife, Leslie, and Allen Joseph Svadlenak and wife Lindsey; six great-grandchildren, Patrizia, Isabella, and Fabrizio Angrisani, Jozef, Branson, and Wyatt Svadlenak.
After having raised her two children and seeing them graduated from college, she embarked on a second career, attending Pan-American College in Edinburg, Texas, receiving a degree in education. She taught in the Weslaco School District for 16 years until her retirement in 1985.
Her lifelong hobbies were quilting and gardening. She enjoyed making a quilt for every member of the family and looked forward to designing one for every newborn.
In 1996 she met Edmund C. Fischer of Houston. They became companions and enjoyed each other’s company, the Houston Symphony performances, family gatherings and numerous trips together until the time of her death.
Services were held at the Condra Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas, on Saturday, September 16, at 2:00 pm, with burial following in the Taylor City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity or to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bartlett, Texas, 76551.
Larry Wayne Krueger
Larry Wayne Krueger, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at his home on Friday, August 11, 2017 in Georgetown, TX at the age of 70 after a long and courageous 10 year battle with multiple myeloma.Larry was born February 3, 1947 in Taylor, TX to Theodore and Ella (Krieg) Krueger. He had two older sisters and one older brother. He graduated from Bartlett High School and attended Texas State University. On December 20, 1969 he married Virginia Tipton of Lufkin, Texas. He had four daughters, nine granddaughters and two grandsons. Larry was an honorable man and faithful friend who lived for his family. He was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Georgetown for over 40 years serving in many volunteer positions along with being a member of the church council. Before retiring from the company he co-founded, Round Rock Machine and Manufacturing, he enjoyed working and was dedicated to his employees. He was an avid hunter and sports fan. He loved animals and was a gifted and talented farmer. His favorite activities were spending time with his children and grandchildren and traveling the world with his loving wife and best friend, Ginger.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and grandson, Mason Whatley. He is survived by his wife of 47 years; four daughters, Laura Squiers and husband Jake, Lisa Shaw and husband Mike, Amanda Foss and husband Aaron, Erica Whatley and husband Kyle and 10 grandchildren, Christina, Haley, Autumn, Olivia, Dalton, Ella, Natalie, Mia, Kendall, and Evelyn. Pallbearers: Cal Tipton, Scotty Krueger, Michael Sullivan, Rob Jameson, Jake Squiers, Mike Shaw, Kyle Whatley, and Aaron Foss. Honorary Pallbearer will be Dalton Shaw.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Larry’s honor to www.themmrf.org for Multiple Myeloma Research or donate to the Christ Lutheran church for the A/V Project fund.
Larry Wayne Krueger, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at his home on Friday, August 11, 2017 in Georgetown, TX at the age of 70 after a long and courageous 10 year battle with multiple myeloma.Larry was born February 3, 1947 in Taylor, TX to Theodore and Ella (Krieg) Krueger. He had two older sisters and one older brother. He graduated from Bartlett High School and attended Texas State University. On December 20, 1969 he married Virginia Tipton of Lufkin, Texas. He had four daughters, nine granddaughters and two grandsons. Larry was an honorable man and faithful friend who lived for his family. He was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Georgetown for over 40 years serving in many volunteer positions along with being a member of the church council. Before retiring from the company he co-founded, Round Rock Machine and Manufacturing, he enjoyed working and was dedicated to his employees. He was an avid hunter and sports fan. He loved animals and was a gifted and talented farmer. His favorite activities were spending time with his children and grandchildren and traveling the world with his loving wife and best friend, Ginger.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and grandson, Mason Whatley. He is survived by his wife of 47 years; four daughters, Laura Squiers and husband Jake, Lisa Shaw and husband Mike, Amanda Foss and husband Aaron, Erica Whatley and husband Kyle and 10 grandchildren, Christina, Haley, Autumn, Olivia, Dalton, Ella, Natalie, Mia, Kendall, and Evelyn. Pallbearers: Cal Tipton, Scotty Krueger, Michael Sullivan, Rob Jameson, Jake Squiers, Mike Shaw, Kyle Whatley, and Aaron Foss. Honorary Pallbearer will be Dalton Shaw.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Larry’s honor to www.themmrf.org for Multiple Myeloma Research or donate to the Christ Lutheran church for the A/V Project fund.
Truman Clyde Adley
Truman Clyde Adley was born on Sep. 12, 1940, in Rogers, Texas to John Henry and Ruth (Kelly) Adley.
And past away on Monday, Aug. 21,2017 in Bartlett, Texas. Truman is survived by his son, Clyde Jr of Austin; his sister, Doris Garrett and brother Hugh John Garrett, both of Bartlett, and a host of family and friends.
Graveside Services for Truman C. Adley, 76, of Rockdale, Texas were at 10 a.m. Wednesday August 23 at Bartlett City Cemetery in Bartlett, Texas.
Arrangements under the direction of Condra Funeral Home, Taylor, TX.
Truman Clyde Adley was born on Sep. 12, 1940, in Rogers, Texas to John Henry and Ruth (Kelly) Adley.
And past away on Monday, Aug. 21,2017 in Bartlett, Texas. Truman is survived by his son, Clyde Jr of Austin; his sister, Doris Garrett and brother Hugh John Garrett, both of Bartlett, and a host of family and friends.
Graveside Services for Truman C. Adley, 76, of Rockdale, Texas were at 10 a.m. Wednesday August 23 at Bartlett City Cemetery in Bartlett, Texas.
Arrangements under the direction of Condra Funeral Home, Taylor, TX.
Charlsie L. Carr
Charlsie L. Carr, died August 14, 2017. Charlsie was born November 11, 1930 in Holland, the daughter of William and Lillian Polk. She grew up in Bartlett. She married Ernest S. Carr and in 1956 moved to Austin. After the children were school age, Charlsie worked as a cashier at Kress's and later, Walgreens until retirement. She most recently resided in Smithville. She was a gentle, kind, and happy person who loved to read, and care for her schnauzer, Cody. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest Carr, brother Bill Polk, sister Yettie Jordan, baby sister Lillian, and daughter Susan Du Bois. She is survived by her sister, Sandra Wooley (Bill) of Bartlett, daughter Kitty Carr-Perez (Joe) of Kerrville, son Brett Carr (Karen) of Mason, three grandchildren: Abigail, Rebekah, and Adam. Services were held at First Methodist Church in Smithville, noon, Thursday, August 17th. Interment was at Oakhill Cemetery Smithville. All Faiths Funeral Home in Smithville in charge of arrangements.
Charlsie L. Carr, died August 14, 2017. Charlsie was born November 11, 1930 in Holland, the daughter of William and Lillian Polk. She grew up in Bartlett. She married Ernest S. Carr and in 1956 moved to Austin. After the children were school age, Charlsie worked as a cashier at Kress's and later, Walgreens until retirement. She most recently resided in Smithville. She was a gentle, kind, and happy person who loved to read, and care for her schnauzer, Cody. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest Carr, brother Bill Polk, sister Yettie Jordan, baby sister Lillian, and daughter Susan Du Bois. She is survived by her sister, Sandra Wooley (Bill) of Bartlett, daughter Kitty Carr-Perez (Joe) of Kerrville, son Brett Carr (Karen) of Mason, three grandchildren: Abigail, Rebekah, and Adam. Services were held at First Methodist Church in Smithville, noon, Thursday, August 17th. Interment was at Oakhill Cemetery Smithville. All Faiths Funeral Home in Smithville in charge of arrangements.
Margarito Perez
Margarito Perez, 84, went to be with our Lord on July 11, 2017. Born July 20, 1932 in Bartlett Texas, Margarito and his 2 younger brothers grew up helping on the family farm. In December 26, 1953, Margarito and Maria Ofelia Cortez were married in Bartlett, Tx. Their lifelong-marriage, relationship with the church and family demonstrated his love for God and a life that was led with strong Christian values at home and work. He co-owned Bartlett Meat Market with his brother Urbano and later began working with Ralph Wilson Plastics where he retired in June 1994. Margarito had a love for his family, friends and all who entered his life. He continued to energetically enjoy his retirement and included favorite pastimes with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His optimistic love for life will always hold a special place in the hearts of his family & friends.
Margarito was preceded in death by his father and mother, Francisco and Juanita Perez, stepmother, Petra Perez, all of Bartlett and granddaughter D’Onna Destiny Powell and son-in-law Oscar W. Smith.
Survivors: He is survived by his wife, Maria Ofelia; children, Mary Ester of Killeen, Tx., Diana (Billy Barton) of Moffat, Martin (Sonia) of Davilla, Reynaldo (Brenda), Patricia (Bernard S. Luna), all of Bartlett, and 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; brothers, Urbano Perez and Donaciano “Chano” Perez; sisters, Senaida Lopez, Julia Alderete, and Silveria Tschoerner; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
Mass was held at 10 am on July 15 at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, TX. Burial followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX.
Margarito Perez, 84, went to be with our Lord on July 11, 2017. Born July 20, 1932 in Bartlett Texas, Margarito and his 2 younger brothers grew up helping on the family farm. In December 26, 1953, Margarito and Maria Ofelia Cortez were married in Bartlett, Tx. Their lifelong-marriage, relationship with the church and family demonstrated his love for God and a life that was led with strong Christian values at home and work. He co-owned Bartlett Meat Market with his brother Urbano and later began working with Ralph Wilson Plastics where he retired in June 1994. Margarito had a love for his family, friends and all who entered his life. He continued to energetically enjoy his retirement and included favorite pastimes with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His optimistic love for life will always hold a special place in the hearts of his family & friends.
Margarito was preceded in death by his father and mother, Francisco and Juanita Perez, stepmother, Petra Perez, all of Bartlett and granddaughter D’Onna Destiny Powell and son-in-law Oscar W. Smith.
Survivors: He is survived by his wife, Maria Ofelia; children, Mary Ester of Killeen, Tx., Diana (Billy Barton) of Moffat, Martin (Sonia) of Davilla, Reynaldo (Brenda), Patricia (Bernard S. Luna), all of Bartlett, and 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; brothers, Urbano Perez and Donaciano “Chano” Perez; sisters, Senaida Lopez, Julia Alderete, and Silveria Tschoerner; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
Mass was held at 10 am on July 15 at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, TX. Burial followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX.
Chad Parmer
Services for Chad Russell Parmer, 43, of Holland were held at 10 a.m. Saturday July 8, 2017, in Holland Cemetery with the Rev. Don Johnson officiating. Mr. Parmer died Wednesday, July 5, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 5, 1973, to Frank Lamar and Patsy Kay Cooper Parmer in Temple. He was a 1992 graduate of Holland High School and received his associates’ degree from Temple College. He was a computer technician. He was a member of Holland Methodist Church. Survivors include a brother, Bradley Parmer of Holland; a sister, Melany Cearley of Holland; and his mother of Holland. Memorials may be made to Holland I. S. D. - Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 217, Holland, TX 76534. Dossman Funeral Home in Belton was in charge of arrangements.
Services for Chad Russell Parmer, 43, of Holland were held at 10 a.m. Saturday July 8, 2017, in Holland Cemetery with the Rev. Don Johnson officiating. Mr. Parmer died Wednesday, July 5, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 5, 1973, to Frank Lamar and Patsy Kay Cooper Parmer in Temple. He was a 1992 graduate of Holland High School and received his associates’ degree from Temple College. He was a computer technician. He was a member of Holland Methodist Church. Survivors include a brother, Bradley Parmer of Holland; a sister, Melany Cearley of Holland; and his mother of Holland. Memorials may be made to Holland I. S. D. - Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 217, Holland, TX 76534. Dossman Funeral Home in Belton was in charge of arrangements.
James D. Crews
James Donald Crews, 78, of Bartlett, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning June 18, 2017.. He was at his home surrounded by his family.
James was born May 24, 1939 near Salado, Texas to William Cleveland and Ella V Haynes Crews. He attended and graduated from Salado High School in 1957. He later graduated from East Texas State College in Commerce with a Bachelor of Science degree. He went on to earn a Master's Degree in Education with an Administrative Certification from Prairie View A&M.
On June 3, 1961 he married Wanda Ward of Granger, Texas. They moved to Bartlett in August 1961 where James accepted the position of Junior High Coach and teacher. While at Bartlett ISD for 33 years he coached football, basketball, and track. In 1963 and 1966 he coached his track teams to 2 Texas UIL State Championships. Most people who knew him would probably say that Mr. Crews lived by the creed he instilled in his track team; "A True Winner, can honestly say to his team, as well as to himself, "I've done my best." In 1968 he became the principal of Bartlett High School and stayed in that capacity until his retirement in 1994. In 1995 James re-entered the teaching world and joined the faculty at the CCA facility in Bartlett where he taught Life Skills for 18 years. In 2013, he retired to be a full time "grandpa".
James and Wanda joined the First Baptist Church upon moving to Bartlett in 1961 where he was a devoted member. He was ordained as a deacon in the church on April 6, 1966 and served as Chairman of the Deacons for many years, He also served as a youth Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Director, and became a trustee for the Walton Tithe Trust Fund of First Baptist Church. James was preceded in death by his parents, W.C. and Ella V Crews; his in-laws, H.T. and Inez Ward; his sister and brother-in-law, Selma and Alvin Watson; his brothers, Clyde, Curtis and Floyd Crews; and his son, Kevin Ward Crews.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Ward Crews of Bartlett; daughter, Christy and husband Stan Fischer of Georgetown; grandchildren, Andrea Kauitzsch of Belton (UMHB), Nik Fischer of Georgetown, Brittany Fischer and Chris Fischer of Pflugerville; Ted Crews of Conroe and Michelle Robertson of Holland; Brother, David Leo & wife Wilda Crews of Lancaster, Brother-in-law, H.T. and wife Barbara Ward of Salado, Sister-in-law, Nelda Crews of Sherman and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday morning, June 22nd, at 10:30 am at the First Baptist Church of Bartlett with Bro Kelly Boggs officiating. Burial followed at the Granger City Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX.
James Donald Crews, 78, of Bartlett, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning June 18, 2017.. He was at his home surrounded by his family.
James was born May 24, 1939 near Salado, Texas to William Cleveland and Ella V Haynes Crews. He attended and graduated from Salado High School in 1957. He later graduated from East Texas State College in Commerce with a Bachelor of Science degree. He went on to earn a Master's Degree in Education with an Administrative Certification from Prairie View A&M.
On June 3, 1961 he married Wanda Ward of Granger, Texas. They moved to Bartlett in August 1961 where James accepted the position of Junior High Coach and teacher. While at Bartlett ISD for 33 years he coached football, basketball, and track. In 1963 and 1966 he coached his track teams to 2 Texas UIL State Championships. Most people who knew him would probably say that Mr. Crews lived by the creed he instilled in his track team; "A True Winner, can honestly say to his team, as well as to himself, "I've done my best." In 1968 he became the principal of Bartlett High School and stayed in that capacity until his retirement in 1994. In 1995 James re-entered the teaching world and joined the faculty at the CCA facility in Bartlett where he taught Life Skills for 18 years. In 2013, he retired to be a full time "grandpa".
James and Wanda joined the First Baptist Church upon moving to Bartlett in 1961 where he was a devoted member. He was ordained as a deacon in the church on April 6, 1966 and served as Chairman of the Deacons for many years, He also served as a youth Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Director, and became a trustee for the Walton Tithe Trust Fund of First Baptist Church. James was preceded in death by his parents, W.C. and Ella V Crews; his in-laws, H.T. and Inez Ward; his sister and brother-in-law, Selma and Alvin Watson; his brothers, Clyde, Curtis and Floyd Crews; and his son, Kevin Ward Crews.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Ward Crews of Bartlett; daughter, Christy and husband Stan Fischer of Georgetown; grandchildren, Andrea Kauitzsch of Belton (UMHB), Nik Fischer of Georgetown, Brittany Fischer and Chris Fischer of Pflugerville; Ted Crews of Conroe and Michelle Robertson of Holland; Brother, David Leo & wife Wilda Crews of Lancaster, Brother-in-law, H.T. and wife Barbara Ward of Salado, Sister-in-law, Nelda Crews of Sherman and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday morning, June 22nd, at 10:30 am at the First Baptist Church of Bartlett with Bro Kelly Boggs officiating. Burial followed at the Granger City Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX.
Dustin Daugherty
Dustin William Daugherty, 37, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from a tragic boating accident. He was the first of three children born to Henry and Teresa Daugherty. Dustin was born on August 13, 1979 in Taylor, Texas. He was raised in Little River-Academy and was a member of First Baptist Church Little River, where he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was baptized. Dustin graduated from Academy High School in May 1997 and later attended Temple Jr. College.
While in high school, Dustin met the love of his life, Rhonda White. They married in 2000 and were blessed with a baby girl, Kaylee Jo, in 2004. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with Kaylee Jo. He also enjoyed fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys, watching UFC, and playing poker with his brother Will and their friends. Dustin worked for Daugherty Plumbing.
Dustin is survived by his parents, Henry and Teresa Daugherty of Moffat; daughter, Kaylee Jo Alexander of Academy; son, Bryson Vansa of Cameron; brother, Will Daugherty and his wife Kelly of Sparks; and, sister Amber Daugherty of San Antonio.
Visitation was held at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton on Friday, June 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10 at First Baptist Church of Academy with Bro. Russell Kurtz officiating. Burial was at Wilson Valley Cemetery.
Dustin William Daugherty, 37, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from a tragic boating accident. He was the first of three children born to Henry and Teresa Daugherty. Dustin was born on August 13, 1979 in Taylor, Texas. He was raised in Little River-Academy and was a member of First Baptist Church Little River, where he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was baptized. Dustin graduated from Academy High School in May 1997 and later attended Temple Jr. College.
While in high school, Dustin met the love of his life, Rhonda White. They married in 2000 and were blessed with a baby girl, Kaylee Jo, in 2004. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with Kaylee Jo. He also enjoyed fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys, watching UFC, and playing poker with his brother Will and their friends. Dustin worked for Daugherty Plumbing.
Dustin is survived by his parents, Henry and Teresa Daugherty of Moffat; daughter, Kaylee Jo Alexander of Academy; son, Bryson Vansa of Cameron; brother, Will Daugherty and his wife Kelly of Sparks; and, sister Amber Daugherty of San Antonio.
Visitation was held at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton on Friday, June 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10 at First Baptist Church of Academy with Bro. Russell Kurtz officiating. Burial was at Wilson Valley Cemetery.
Charlie Frank Pajestka
Charlie Frank Pajestka, 95, died peacefully at home on May 25, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on December 28, 1921 to Charles Pajestka and Emilie Nemec Pajestka in Holland. He was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, TX. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War II and served in four invasions as a U.S. Army Soldier. He also served as a dental and medical technician while stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines. He was awarded the Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon, the Philippine liberation ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Leanne Rose Pajestka, his brother Joe Pajestka, his sisters Cecilia Pavlat, Rosie Pavlat, and Albina Pajestka.
He married the love of his life Blanche Bowers Pajestka in Blessing, Texas on February 23, 1957. They had ten children. He is survived by his wife Blanche of 60 years. He is survived by nine children and their families including Dr. Charles Ray Pajestka and wife Mary Ann of Sonora; Kenneth Pajestka and wife Mary of Rogers; Russell Pajestka and wife Daffney of Holland; Sharon and husband Dr. Frank Parma of Victoria; Theresa Pajestka Holcomb and husband John of Buda; John Pajestka and wife Melissa of Holland; Larry Pajestka and wife Cynthia of Holland; Richard Pajestka and wife Lora of Bartlett; and Lisa Pajestka Chavez and husband Jerry of Goliad. He has 32 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Charlie is also survived by his brother Frank Pajestka and wife Helen and sister Betty Jarolik of Holland and numerous nieces and nephews.
While only being able to complete a 6th grade education due to having to work on the family farm, he continually stressed the importance of education not only to his children but also to his grandchildren. He was very generous when it came to family and did all he could to help his children.
He worked 15 years at American Desk before his employment at Scott and White Hospital where he retired in May 1984. He was also a farmer and rancher throughout his life.
Visitation was held on Sunday, May 28th from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. at Providence Funeral Home with a Rosary recited at 5:00 P.M.
Services were held Monday, May 29th, 2017 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. with burial at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
Charlie Frank Pajestka, 95, died peacefully at home on May 25, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on December 28, 1921 to Charles Pajestka and Emilie Nemec Pajestka in Holland. He was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, TX. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War II and served in four invasions as a U.S. Army Soldier. He also served as a dental and medical technician while stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines. He was awarded the Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon, the Philippine liberation ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Leanne Rose Pajestka, his brother Joe Pajestka, his sisters Cecilia Pavlat, Rosie Pavlat, and Albina Pajestka.
He married the love of his life Blanche Bowers Pajestka in Blessing, Texas on February 23, 1957. They had ten children. He is survived by his wife Blanche of 60 years. He is survived by nine children and their families including Dr. Charles Ray Pajestka and wife Mary Ann of Sonora; Kenneth Pajestka and wife Mary of Rogers; Russell Pajestka and wife Daffney of Holland; Sharon and husband Dr. Frank Parma of Victoria; Theresa Pajestka Holcomb and husband John of Buda; John Pajestka and wife Melissa of Holland; Larry Pajestka and wife Cynthia of Holland; Richard Pajestka and wife Lora of Bartlett; and Lisa Pajestka Chavez and husband Jerry of Goliad. He has 32 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Charlie is also survived by his brother Frank Pajestka and wife Helen and sister Betty Jarolik of Holland and numerous nieces and nephews.
While only being able to complete a 6th grade education due to having to work on the family farm, he continually stressed the importance of education not only to his children but also to his grandchildren. He was very generous when it came to family and did all he could to help his children.
He worked 15 years at American Desk before his employment at Scott and White Hospital where he retired in May 1984. He was also a farmer and rancher throughout his life.
Visitation was held on Sunday, May 28th from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. at Providence Funeral Home with a Rosary recited at 5:00 P.M.
Services were held Monday, May 29th, 2017 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. with burial at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
Oscar Meissner
Oscar August Meissner died April 27, 2017. He was born in Bartlett on Oct 2, 1921 to Mary and August Meissner. He attended German-English School one mile north of Bartlett and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1940. He worked for James Bailey Chevrolet until joining the Navy in 1942. While in the Navy, he served aboard the USS Indianapolis in the Pacific, achieved the rank of Aviation Machinist Mate First Class and received five Battle Stars. Just prior to the Indianapolis sinking by torpedoes, Oscar was transferred to Chicagoattend an additional aircraft school. Oscar was joined in marriage to Attie Marie (Toots) Hensley in 1947. Returning from the Navy in 1946, Oscar returned to work at James Bailey Chevrolet for 10 months and then Naiver Bros Dodge/Plymouth until 1949 when he opened Oscar's Motor Clinic & Auto Supply. He retired in 2002. Oscar attended the University of Texas for teacher training, Temple Junior College with an associate degree in Mid-Management and also an associate degree in the Arts and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for business law. Oscar was a substitute teacher in Auto Mechanics at Temple Junior College. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 59 years, two children, Mary Sue Meissner and Oscar A Meissner Jr and his daughter Glenda Thornton Fry. Survivors include son-in-law Edward C Fry of Bartlet; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one great-great grandchild.
Oscar August Meissner died April 27, 2017. He was born in Bartlett on Oct 2, 1921 to Mary and August Meissner. He attended German-English School one mile north of Bartlett and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1940. He worked for James Bailey Chevrolet until joining the Navy in 1942. While in the Navy, he served aboard the USS Indianapolis in the Pacific, achieved the rank of Aviation Machinist Mate First Class and received five Battle Stars. Just prior to the Indianapolis sinking by torpedoes, Oscar was transferred to Chicagoattend an additional aircraft school. Oscar was joined in marriage to Attie Marie (Toots) Hensley in 1947. Returning from the Navy in 1946, Oscar returned to work at James Bailey Chevrolet for 10 months and then Naiver Bros Dodge/Plymouth until 1949 when he opened Oscar's Motor Clinic & Auto Supply. He retired in 2002. Oscar attended the University of Texas for teacher training, Temple Junior College with an associate degree in Mid-Management and also an associate degree in the Arts and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for business law. Oscar was a substitute teacher in Auto Mechanics at Temple Junior College. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 59 years, two children, Mary Sue Meissner and Oscar A Meissner Jr and his daughter Glenda Thornton Fry. Survivors include son-in-law Edward C Fry of Bartlet; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one great-great grandchild.
Clarence Fischer
Services for Clarence Stanley Fischer, 89, of Bartlett were at 2 p.m. Friday April 28 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett with the Rev. Joe Woodward officiating.Burial was in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Mr. Fischer died Tuesday, April 25.
He was born Nov. 16, 1927, to Frank Friedrich and Meta Adeline Schultz Fischer. He attended school in Goodeville and Bartlett, graduating from Bartlett High School in 1945. He attended Texas Lutheran College in Seguin. He married Esterleen Miller on Aug. 2, 1953, in Bartlett. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir and served as a council member and convention delegate. He was a farmer, and in 1995 the Fischer Farm was designated as a Texas Family Land Heritage Farm in recognition of its continuous ownership by one family for more than 100 years. In 1980 he and his brother Gilbert were recognized as area conservation farmers of the year by the Little River-San Gabriel Soil Conservation District. He served on the Bartlett ISD board of trustees; was a toastmaster and committee chairman for the Bartlett Stag Party; was a committee member of the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce; and was a charter director of the Jarrell-Schwertner Water Supply Corp. He served as a director of the Bartlett Electric Cooperative for 34 years, and as a committee member of the Bell County Farmers Home Administration and Bell County ASCS. He served as a director at the San Miguel Electric Generating Cooperative for 25 years, and at the Federal Land Bank of Waco (now Lone Star Ag Credit) for more than 22 years. He also served the Texas District of the Lutheran Church as area Luther League president, Central Conference officer, and Men’s Brotherhood president and national convention delegate.
Survivors include his wife of Bartlett; a daughter, Shirl Fischer Jones of Temple; two sons, Stanley Fischer of Georgetown and Lloyd Fischer of Bartlett; and eight grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church organ fund or general fund.
Condra Funeral Home of Taylor was in charge of arrangements.
Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Services for Clarence Stanley Fischer, 89, of Bartlett were at 2 p.m. Friday April 28 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett with the Rev. Joe Woodward officiating.Burial was in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Mr. Fischer died Tuesday, April 25.
He was born Nov. 16, 1927, to Frank Friedrich and Meta Adeline Schultz Fischer. He attended school in Goodeville and Bartlett, graduating from Bartlett High School in 1945. He attended Texas Lutheran College in Seguin. He married Esterleen Miller on Aug. 2, 1953, in Bartlett. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir and served as a council member and convention delegate. He was a farmer, and in 1995 the Fischer Farm was designated as a Texas Family Land Heritage Farm in recognition of its continuous ownership by one family for more than 100 years. In 1980 he and his brother Gilbert were recognized as area conservation farmers of the year by the Little River-San Gabriel Soil Conservation District. He served on the Bartlett ISD board of trustees; was a toastmaster and committee chairman for the Bartlett Stag Party; was a committee member of the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce; and was a charter director of the Jarrell-Schwertner Water Supply Corp. He served as a director of the Bartlett Electric Cooperative for 34 years, and as a committee member of the Bell County Farmers Home Administration and Bell County ASCS. He served as a director at the San Miguel Electric Generating Cooperative for 25 years, and at the Federal Land Bank of Waco (now Lone Star Ag Credit) for more than 22 years. He also served the Texas District of the Lutheran Church as area Luther League president, Central Conference officer, and Men’s Brotherhood president and national convention delegate.
Survivors include his wife of Bartlett; a daughter, Shirl Fischer Jones of Temple; two sons, Stanley Fischer of Georgetown and Lloyd Fischer of Bartlett; and eight grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church organ fund or general fund.
Condra Funeral Home of Taylor was in charge of arrangements.
Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Lucille Binder
Services for Lucille “Mother” Davis Binder, 102, was 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25 at Holy Trinity C.O.G.I.C. in Bartlett.
She was born Feb. 13, 1915, to Robert and Francis Holmes Davis in Fayetteville. She attended public schools in Fayette County. She married Raymond Binder on Sept. 29, 1934. She served in many positions within the church.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and a son, Mozelle Binder.
Survivors include a son, Q.D. Edward Binder of Bartlett; two daughters, Alice Nell Stancil of Hutto and Mary Jane Thomas of Temple; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 50 great-great-grandchildren.
W.H. Littles & Son’s Mortuary in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Fagner
A private memorial service for Robert Logan Fagner, 65, of Holland and formerly of Cameron was held Wednesday February 15. A reception followed at the Kuhlmann Civic Center at 3;00 pm. Mr. Fagner died Wednesday, Feb. 8. He was born May 18, 1951, in Chicopee Falls, Mass., to J. Logan and Peggy Ann Shepard Fagner. He married Paula Jeanette Petrie. He taught school in Shepherd, Holland, Jarrell and Cameron.Survivors include his wife of Holland; two sons, J. Laurence Fagner of Lorena and Joshua Logan Fagner of Holland; two daughters, Jessica Lynne Smith and Kristen Zajicek, both of Holland; his parents of Valley Mills; two brothers, Gary Wayne Fagner of Ecuador and Scott Allen Fagner of Waco; and six grandchildren.
Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Lucille “Mother” Davis Binder, 102, was 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25 at Holy Trinity C.O.G.I.C. in Bartlett.
She was born Feb. 13, 1915, to Robert and Francis Holmes Davis in Fayetteville. She attended public schools in Fayette County. She married Raymond Binder on Sept. 29, 1934. She served in many positions within the church.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and a son, Mozelle Binder.
Survivors include a son, Q.D. Edward Binder of Bartlett; two daughters, Alice Nell Stancil of Hutto and Mary Jane Thomas of Temple; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 50 great-great-grandchildren.
W.H. Littles & Son’s Mortuary in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Fagner
A private memorial service for Robert Logan Fagner, 65, of Holland and formerly of Cameron was held Wednesday February 15. A reception followed at the Kuhlmann Civic Center at 3;00 pm. Mr. Fagner died Wednesday, Feb. 8. He was born May 18, 1951, in Chicopee Falls, Mass., to J. Logan and Peggy Ann Shepard Fagner. He married Paula Jeanette Petrie. He taught school in Shepherd, Holland, Jarrell and Cameron.Survivors include his wife of Holland; two sons, J. Laurence Fagner of Lorena and Joshua Logan Fagner of Holland; two daughters, Jessica Lynne Smith and Kristen Zajicek, both of Holland; his parents of Valley Mills; two brothers, Gary Wayne Fagner of Ecuador and Scott Allen Fagner of Waco; and six grandchildren.
Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron is in charge of arrangements.
Leroy Lange
Leroy Lange died peacefully at home on January 21, 2017, following a lengthy illness. He was born December 25, 1928, in Bell County Texas. Leroy and the love of his life, Ruth Spinn, were married for 63 years. He worked as a realtor in Austin for 30 years. In 1985 Leroy and Ruth retired to their Round Rock ranch. They travelled the world together and enjoyed square dancing. He loved people and animals. Leroy showed American Quarter Horses, winning some of the largest shows in the nation on his horse, Easy Rider 6. He and Ruth enjoyed entertaining family and friends at their Lampasas ranch. They spent many hours just watching the wild game. Leroy is survived by his wife Ruth and two special loved ones, Jennifer Jones and Kirk Sholars. Also many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Leroy was a life-long Lutheran and worked in the Church for many years. He was a member of Palm Valley Lutheran Church in Round Rock.
Barbara Bartlett Bunker Burns
Barbara Bartlett Bunker Burns, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother joined her Father in heaven on January 1, 2017.
Barbara was born June 24, 1935 in Bartlett, TX the second child of Lynn and Iva Bartlett.
In 1954, Barbara married Capt. W.R. Bunker and had two children. They were stationed at several locations in the U.S. during his service in the U.S. Air Force. Barbara moved back to Bartlett, her home town, on W.R.’s deployment to Vietnam in 1962. W.R. lost his life in Kon Tum, Vietnam that same year.
In 1964, Barbara married Bobby J. Burns and they made their home in Bartlett, TX raising her children and both being very involved in their church and community organizations.
Barbara was an LVN and worked for many years in the Granger and Bartlett Resthomes. She genuinely loved caring for everyone and especially the senior community. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Bartlett, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star (for over 50 years) and the Women’s Wednesday Club.
Barbara died January 1, 2017 at Creekside Terrace in Belton, TX after a lengthy Illness. Services will be held Wednesday, January 4, at 10am at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX. Visitation was Tuesday.
She was preceded in death by her husband W.R. Bunker, her husband Bobby J. Burns and her sister Ilyn Kaspar.
She is survived by her daughter, Kitty Bunker of Harlingen; her son Bartlett Bunker (Judy) of Academy; her granddaughter Brianna (Bert) Aguilar of Carrollton; her grandson William (Moriah) of Conroe and great grandchildren Beckett, Berlynn and Brantson.
Pallbearers will be William Bunker, Bert Aguilar and Goodnight Staff.
Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX.
Leroy Lange died peacefully at home on January 21, 2017, following a lengthy illness. He was born December 25, 1928, in Bell County Texas. Leroy and the love of his life, Ruth Spinn, were married for 63 years. He worked as a realtor in Austin for 30 years. In 1985 Leroy and Ruth retired to their Round Rock ranch. They travelled the world together and enjoyed square dancing. He loved people and animals. Leroy showed American Quarter Horses, winning some of the largest shows in the nation on his horse, Easy Rider 6. He and Ruth enjoyed entertaining family and friends at their Lampasas ranch. They spent many hours just watching the wild game. Leroy is survived by his wife Ruth and two special loved ones, Jennifer Jones and Kirk Sholars. Also many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Leroy was a life-long Lutheran and worked in the Church for many years. He was a member of Palm Valley Lutheran Church in Round Rock.
Barbara Bartlett Bunker Burns
Barbara Bartlett Bunker Burns, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother joined her Father in heaven on January 1, 2017.
Barbara was born June 24, 1935 in Bartlett, TX the second child of Lynn and Iva Bartlett.
In 1954, Barbara married Capt. W.R. Bunker and had two children. They were stationed at several locations in the U.S. during his service in the U.S. Air Force. Barbara moved back to Bartlett, her home town, on W.R.’s deployment to Vietnam in 1962. W.R. lost his life in Kon Tum, Vietnam that same year.
In 1964, Barbara married Bobby J. Burns and they made their home in Bartlett, TX raising her children and both being very involved in their church and community organizations.
Barbara was an LVN and worked for many years in the Granger and Bartlett Resthomes. She genuinely loved caring for everyone and especially the senior community. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Bartlett, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star (for over 50 years) and the Women’s Wednesday Club.
Barbara died January 1, 2017 at Creekside Terrace in Belton, TX after a lengthy Illness. Services will be held Wednesday, January 4, at 10am at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX. Visitation was Tuesday.
She was preceded in death by her husband W.R. Bunker, her husband Bobby J. Burns and her sister Ilyn Kaspar.
She is survived by her daughter, Kitty Bunker of Harlingen; her son Bartlett Bunker (Judy) of Academy; her granddaughter Brianna (Bert) Aguilar of Carrollton; her grandson William (Moriah) of Conroe and great grandchildren Beckett, Berlynn and Brantson.
Pallbearers will be William Bunker, Bert Aguilar and Goodnight Staff.
Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX.
Rankin J Obermiller
Rankin J. Obermiller, 81, died December 14, 2016. He was born September 2, 1935. He operated Pancake Nursery east of Bartlett on FM 487 for many years. Graveside services were held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 19, at the Davilla Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Condra Funeral Home of Taylor.
Rankin J. Obermiller, 81, died December 14, 2016. He was born September 2, 1935. He operated Pancake Nursery east of Bartlett on FM 487 for many years. Graveside services were held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 19, at the Davilla Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Condra Funeral Home of Taylor.
Marcelina Rocha
Marcelina Rocha, 92, of Bartlett passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016. Visitation was held from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M.
Celebration of Life Mass was Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Marcelina was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Ventura Rocha, and two son, Jesse James Rocha and Jose Angel Rocha, brothers, Pedro and Tomas DeLa Rosa, and sisters, Francis Lopez, Benita Martinez, and Lupe Castillo.
She is survived by son; Theodore Rocha and wife Bea, daughter; Angelita Castillejo Rocha, daughter-in-law; Anna Rocha, 6 grandchildren, brother; Angel De La Rosa, three sisters; Juanita Cazares, Jesusa Martinez and husband Miguel, Maria Flores and husband Jesse.
In lieu of flowers; donations may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in her memory. Donation envelopes will be available at Providence Funeral Home
Marcelina Rocha, 92, of Bartlett passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016. Visitation was held from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M.
Celebration of Life Mass was Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Marcelina was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Ventura Rocha, and two son, Jesse James Rocha and Jose Angel Rocha, brothers, Pedro and Tomas DeLa Rosa, and sisters, Francis Lopez, Benita Martinez, and Lupe Castillo.
She is survived by son; Theodore Rocha and wife Bea, daughter; Angelita Castillejo Rocha, daughter-in-law; Anna Rocha, 6 grandchildren, brother; Angel De La Rosa, three sisters; Juanita Cazares, Jesusa Martinez and husband Miguel, Maria Flores and husband Jesse.
In lieu of flowers; donations may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in her memory. Donation envelopes will be available at Providence Funeral Home
Garland James Kneten
Services for Garland James Kneten, 77, of Bartlett were held 10 a.m. Saturday September 17 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kneten died Monday, Sept. 12, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 5, 1939, to William and Elsa Kneten in Corpus Christi. He graduated from Texas Lutheran College and Luther Seminary. He worked for Holland ISD as an elementary music teacher and served as a music director at St. John Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Kneten; two daughters, Kristin Cline and Karen Cross; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Kneten Music Scholarship for Holland High School students; St. John Lutheran Church organ fund; the Walter John Kneten endowed scholarship at Texas Lutheran University; Lutheran World Relief; the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department; or any charity.
Visitation was at 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
Services for Garland James Kneten, 77, of Bartlett were held 10 a.m. Saturday September 17 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kneten died Monday, Sept. 12, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 5, 1939, to William and Elsa Kneten in Corpus Christi. He graduated from Texas Lutheran College and Luther Seminary. He worked for Holland ISD as an elementary music teacher and served as a music director at St. John Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Kneten; two daughters, Kristin Cline and Karen Cross; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Kneten Music Scholarship for Holland High School students; St. John Lutheran Church organ fund; the Walter John Kneten endowed scholarship at Texas Lutheran University; Lutheran World Relief; the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department; or any charity.
Visitation was at 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
Charles Cantrell
Charles Cantrell was born March 30, 1938 to parents Mary Francis Cantrell and Lewis Cantrell of Austin Texas.
Charles or “Charlie” worked most of his life as a contractor building fencing. He was a loving husband and father that never asked for anything for himself and always made sure that his family was provided for and loved. He had a way about him that brought a smile to everybody's face, whether it was a untamed comment or just a big grin on his face that could have a million meanings that were easily understood. He loved to visit with everybody and tell stories about the past as well as speculate on the future weather conditions. His home was always open for anyone who had the time for a visit and anytime you were there someone else would stop by to check in. He loved being outdoors fishing, hunting, tending to his garden or even just mowing the grass. He loved to be outside and busy. He will be missed but never forgotten as anyone that has spent any amount of time with him will carry a piece of his extraordinary soul with them for the rest of their lives and share stories with many future generations.
Charles Cantrell and Ella Louise Moffett were married July 30, 1958 in Austin, Texas .Charles was married to Ella Louise Cantrell for fifty-eight years and had six children, ten grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Ella Louise Cantrell of Davilla Texas, daughter Debbie Louise King of Davilla Texas, son Charles Louis Cantrell of Davilla Texas, daughter Pamela Sue Davenport of Rockdale Texas, daughter Sharon Ann Morell of Austin Texas, son Timothy Wayne Cantrell of Spicewood Texas as well as all twenty-eight grand and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Lewis Cantrell, sister Cecil Lavern Young, sister Charlene Garrett and sister Shirley Cordell.
He is preceded in death by son Stephen Cantrell, parents Lewis and Mary Cantrell as well as step father George Galloway, sisters Minnie Calhoun and Winnie Cantrell and his brother Jessy Cantrell.
Memorial Service planned for September 4, 2016 4-7pm at Davilla Baptist Church on County Road 487 in Davilla,Tx. 76523. Crematory services provided by Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home in Elgin Texas.
Charles Cantrell was born March 30, 1938 to parents Mary Francis Cantrell and Lewis Cantrell of Austin Texas.
Charles or “Charlie” worked most of his life as a contractor building fencing. He was a loving husband and father that never asked for anything for himself and always made sure that his family was provided for and loved. He had a way about him that brought a smile to everybody's face, whether it was a untamed comment or just a big grin on his face that could have a million meanings that were easily understood. He loved to visit with everybody and tell stories about the past as well as speculate on the future weather conditions. His home was always open for anyone who had the time for a visit and anytime you were there someone else would stop by to check in. He loved being outdoors fishing, hunting, tending to his garden or even just mowing the grass. He loved to be outside and busy. He will be missed but never forgotten as anyone that has spent any amount of time with him will carry a piece of his extraordinary soul with them for the rest of their lives and share stories with many future generations.
Charles Cantrell and Ella Louise Moffett were married July 30, 1958 in Austin, Texas .Charles was married to Ella Louise Cantrell for fifty-eight years and had six children, ten grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Ella Louise Cantrell of Davilla Texas, daughter Debbie Louise King of Davilla Texas, son Charles Louis Cantrell of Davilla Texas, daughter Pamela Sue Davenport of Rockdale Texas, daughter Sharon Ann Morell of Austin Texas, son Timothy Wayne Cantrell of Spicewood Texas as well as all twenty-eight grand and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Lewis Cantrell, sister Cecil Lavern Young, sister Charlene Garrett and sister Shirley Cordell.
He is preceded in death by son Stephen Cantrell, parents Lewis and Mary Cantrell as well as step father George Galloway, sisters Minnie Calhoun and Winnie Cantrell and his brother Jessy Cantrell.
Memorial Service planned for September 4, 2016 4-7pm at Davilla Baptist Church on County Road 487 in Davilla,Tx. 76523. Crematory services provided by Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home in Elgin Texas.
James Franklin Zelenevitz
James Franklin “Zeke” Zelenevitz, 66, of Aledo and formerly of Bartlett and Granger, passed away on Friday, June 17 in Fort Worth. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 27 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Aledo.
“Jimmy” as he was known by his family, was born in Taylor December 10, 1949 to parents Louis Dominic “LD” Zelenevitz and Milady Marie (Kuchera) Zelenevitz of Bartlett. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1968 (Valedictorian), and received a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1975. James served his country proudly in the United States Navy and Navy Reserves and was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal. James excelled in multiple careers including aerospace and military aeronautical engineering with General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and as an independent contractor for the U.S. Military. James was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his grandparents, Frank Zielniewicz and wife Frances (Budnik) Zielniewicz of Dime Box, and Edward B Kuchera and wife Albina J. (Krupa) Kuchera of Dime Box; brother Louis Edward Zelenevitz of Houston, sister Grace Alicia “Gracie” Zelenevitz Rozacky and husband James Edward Rozacky of New Braunfels and nephew Kelly Lee Ruemke of Bartlett.
James is survived by his wife Susan Delores (Finney) Zelenevitz of Aledo; sister Patricia “Patti” Zelenevitz Ruemke and husband Arthur “Lee” Ruemke of Taylor; sister-in-law Earlene (Bradshaw) Zelenevitz of Houston; brother-in-law Ted Nowlin of Springfield, Missouri; aunt, Rosette “Rose” (Kuchera) Leyva of Dime Box, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
James Franklin “Zeke” Zelenevitz, 66, of Aledo and formerly of Bartlett and Granger, passed away on Friday, June 17 in Fort Worth. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 27 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Aledo.
“Jimmy” as he was known by his family, was born in Taylor December 10, 1949 to parents Louis Dominic “LD” Zelenevitz and Milady Marie (Kuchera) Zelenevitz of Bartlett. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1968 (Valedictorian), and received a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1975. James served his country proudly in the United States Navy and Navy Reserves and was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal. James excelled in multiple careers including aerospace and military aeronautical engineering with General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and as an independent contractor for the U.S. Military. James was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his grandparents, Frank Zielniewicz and wife Frances (Budnik) Zielniewicz of Dime Box, and Edward B Kuchera and wife Albina J. (Krupa) Kuchera of Dime Box; brother Louis Edward Zelenevitz of Houston, sister Grace Alicia “Gracie” Zelenevitz Rozacky and husband James Edward Rozacky of New Braunfels and nephew Kelly Lee Ruemke of Bartlett.
James is survived by his wife Susan Delores (Finney) Zelenevitz of Aledo; sister Patricia “Patti” Zelenevitz Ruemke and husband Arthur “Lee” Ruemke of Taylor; sister-in-law Earlene (Bradshaw) Zelenevitz of Houston; brother-in-law Ted Nowlin of Springfield, Missouri; aunt, Rosette “Rose” (Kuchera) Leyva of Dime Box, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Everett Mason
James Everett Mason died on July 15, 2016. He was born June 22, 1933. Goodnight Funeral home handled arrangements.
James Everett Mason died on July 15, 2016. He was born June 22, 1933. Goodnight Funeral home handled arrangements.
Betty Schwertner
Betty Schwertner, 90, of Bartlett and Schwertner, died Wednesday July 6 in a Bartlett nursing home.
Betty Schwertner, 90, of Bartlett and Schwertner, died Wednesday July 6 in a Bartlett nursing home.
Billye Gommert Weaver
Services for Dr. Billye Lorene “GG” Gommert Weaver, 76, of Temple were at 10 a.m. Monday at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Wayne Spinn officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery.
Dr. Weaver died Thursday, June 16.
She was born Jan. 5, 1940, to Walter Frank and Lorene Folschinsky Gommert in Holland. She graduated from Holland High School in 1958. She graduated from Commonwealth College of Sciences in Houston in 1959; Temple Junior College in 1975, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 1977; Southwest Texas State University in 1978; and Texas A&M University in 1985. She married Jerald Edward Patrick O’Keefe in 1960; and Henry Alfred Weaver in 1967. She worked for Dr. Bloxson Pediatric Clinic in Houston; King’s Daughters Hospital; Dr. Jones Internal Medicine and Doctor’s Hospital in Dallas; Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center; and Temple College. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran in Bartlett.
Survivors include a son, Anthony Scott Weaver of Copperas Cove; two daughters, Jacquelyne Denise O’Keefe Wallace and Marla Gayle Weaver Simmonds, both of Houston; three brothers, Jimmy Wayne Gommert, Ronnie Dale Gommert of Holland and Jay Don Gommert of Sparks; a sister, Donna Gayle Mihatsch of Kerrville; and five grandchildren.
Services for Dr. Billye Lorene “GG” Gommert Weaver, 76, of Temple were at 10 a.m. Monday at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Wayne Spinn officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery.
Dr. Weaver died Thursday, June 16.
She was born Jan. 5, 1940, to Walter Frank and Lorene Folschinsky Gommert in Holland. She graduated from Holland High School in 1958. She graduated from Commonwealth College of Sciences in Houston in 1959; Temple Junior College in 1975, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 1977; Southwest Texas State University in 1978; and Texas A&M University in 1985. She married Jerald Edward Patrick O’Keefe in 1960; and Henry Alfred Weaver in 1967. She worked for Dr. Bloxson Pediatric Clinic in Houston; King’s Daughters Hospital; Dr. Jones Internal Medicine and Doctor’s Hospital in Dallas; Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center; and Temple College. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran in Bartlett.
Survivors include a son, Anthony Scott Weaver of Copperas Cove; two daughters, Jacquelyne Denise O’Keefe Wallace and Marla Gayle Weaver Simmonds, both of Houston; three brothers, Jimmy Wayne Gommert, Ronnie Dale Gommert of Holland and Jay Don Gommert of Sparks; a sister, Donna Gayle Mihatsch of Kerrville; and five grandchildren.
James Weldon Bowman
James Weldon Bowman passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016. Grave side service were held at Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Munday, Texas under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home.
Weldon Bowman was born in the Indian Creek Community, Commanche County, TX on June 18, 1930, to Opha Ola and John Mervyn Bowman. Weldon attended the Comanche school system where he was a member of a large family, having as many as 40 cousins in school along with him. He said he had to stay out of trouble at school as a cousin would get the word back home quickly. He was a member of the Indian Creek Methodist church as a youth. Work on the family farms occupied much of his time as a young man. He said he missed school as often as possible to stay home and work on the farm which he didn't mind as his father relied on him heavily.
At an early age, Weldon entered the air force and received extensive training as a combat medic. He advanced quickly and finished with the rank of Master Sergeant. Upon completion of his military service, Weldon returned to Brownwood, TX to attend Daniel Baker College. During this time he met and married Joyce Elaine Banks of Brownwood. The following year he enrolled in the University of Texas in Austin, TX where he received a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in Chemistry and Physics. Upon graduation in 1952 he accepted his first science teaching position at Goldthwaite High School. During the summer of 1957, Mr. Bowman received an academic scholarship giving him an opportunity to return to Austin and complete a Masters Degree in Chemistry. There was a great emphasis on the development of science teachers and programs across the nation at this time. Mr. Bowman was honored to be a part of this initiative.
The 1958-59 school year saw Mr. Bowman move into school administration serving in the position of high school principal in Flatonia, TX and later in Roosevelt, TX. Mr. Bowman's long career as Superintendent of Schools began in 1960 at Whitharral, TX and continuing to Blooming Grove, Itasca, Hermleigh, and culminating thirty one years later in Holland, TX. Weldon retired from public education in 1991 after serving twenty nine years as superintendent in five different school districts. During most of his years as superintendent Mr. Bowman maintained a high school Chemistry teaching position along with his administrative duties. He always held the highest regard for the role of the classroom teacher. Though Mr. Bowman's success as a school leader was well documented by his peers, being referred in education publications as "legendary superintendent", his primary interest was always the classroom and the success of his students. His success as an educator is evident in the many lives he positively influenced during his lifetime.
After retirement, Weldon and his wife, Susan Bowman, moved from Holland, TX to their property and current residence in Knox City, TX where they have enjoyed their retirement years. Early in retirement Mr. Bowman continued to work with youth through the Knox City Rodeo group.
Weldon Bowman was preceded in death by his son, Steve Bowman and daughter-in-law, Sammy Bowman and wife, Elaine Bowman and daughter-in-law, Lisa Bowman.
Mr. Bowman, known lovingly as Daddy or PawPaw, is survived by his wife, Susan Rayburn Bowman; brother and sister-in-law, LB and Margaret Bowman of Brownwood, TX; sisters, LaVelle Parsons and LaVerne Dillashaw of Temple, TX; brother, Preston Bowman of Alpine, TX. Son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Brenda Bowman of Wimberley, TX. Daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Mark Woolston of Copper Canyon, TX. Son, Ricky Bowman of Sweetwater, TX. Step-daughter and husband, Kimberley and Gordon Domaschk of Dallas, TX.
Seven grandchildren, Leigh Warwick and husband, Tom; Lane Bowman and wife, Monica; Wren Thompson-Wynn and wife, Von; Lou Bowman and partner, Krystal; Talia Jaryszak and husband, Rick; Lauren Jabri and husband, Nidal; Chaile Allen and husband, Dusty.
Thirteen great grandchildren: Haleigh, Brooke, Blake, Breanna, Brylee, Brodie, Jaden, Madilyn, Seth, Jackson, Ainsley, Alston and Graham.
Mr. Bowman was a much loved uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.
James Weldon Bowman passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016. Grave side service were held at Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Munday, Texas under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home.
Weldon Bowman was born in the Indian Creek Community, Commanche County, TX on June 18, 1930, to Opha Ola and John Mervyn Bowman. Weldon attended the Comanche school system where he was a member of a large family, having as many as 40 cousins in school along with him. He said he had to stay out of trouble at school as a cousin would get the word back home quickly. He was a member of the Indian Creek Methodist church as a youth. Work on the family farms occupied much of his time as a young man. He said he missed school as often as possible to stay home and work on the farm which he didn't mind as his father relied on him heavily.
At an early age, Weldon entered the air force and received extensive training as a combat medic. He advanced quickly and finished with the rank of Master Sergeant. Upon completion of his military service, Weldon returned to Brownwood, TX to attend Daniel Baker College. During this time he met and married Joyce Elaine Banks of Brownwood. The following year he enrolled in the University of Texas in Austin, TX where he received a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in Chemistry and Physics. Upon graduation in 1952 he accepted his first science teaching position at Goldthwaite High School. During the summer of 1957, Mr. Bowman received an academic scholarship giving him an opportunity to return to Austin and complete a Masters Degree in Chemistry. There was a great emphasis on the development of science teachers and programs across the nation at this time. Mr. Bowman was honored to be a part of this initiative.
The 1958-59 school year saw Mr. Bowman move into school administration serving in the position of high school principal in Flatonia, TX and later in Roosevelt, TX. Mr. Bowman's long career as Superintendent of Schools began in 1960 at Whitharral, TX and continuing to Blooming Grove, Itasca, Hermleigh, and culminating thirty one years later in Holland, TX. Weldon retired from public education in 1991 after serving twenty nine years as superintendent in five different school districts. During most of his years as superintendent Mr. Bowman maintained a high school Chemistry teaching position along with his administrative duties. He always held the highest regard for the role of the classroom teacher. Though Mr. Bowman's success as a school leader was well documented by his peers, being referred in education publications as "legendary superintendent", his primary interest was always the classroom and the success of his students. His success as an educator is evident in the many lives he positively influenced during his lifetime.
After retirement, Weldon and his wife, Susan Bowman, moved from Holland, TX to their property and current residence in Knox City, TX where they have enjoyed their retirement years. Early in retirement Mr. Bowman continued to work with youth through the Knox City Rodeo group.
Weldon Bowman was preceded in death by his son, Steve Bowman and daughter-in-law, Sammy Bowman and wife, Elaine Bowman and daughter-in-law, Lisa Bowman.
Mr. Bowman, known lovingly as Daddy or PawPaw, is survived by his wife, Susan Rayburn Bowman; brother and sister-in-law, LB and Margaret Bowman of Brownwood, TX; sisters, LaVelle Parsons and LaVerne Dillashaw of Temple, TX; brother, Preston Bowman of Alpine, TX. Son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Brenda Bowman of Wimberley, TX. Daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Mark Woolston of Copper Canyon, TX. Son, Ricky Bowman of Sweetwater, TX. Step-daughter and husband, Kimberley and Gordon Domaschk of Dallas, TX.
Seven grandchildren, Leigh Warwick and husband, Tom; Lane Bowman and wife, Monica; Wren Thompson-Wynn and wife, Von; Lou Bowman and partner, Krystal; Talia Jaryszak and husband, Rick; Lauren Jabri and husband, Nidal; Chaile Allen and husband, Dusty.
Thirteen great grandchildren: Haleigh, Brooke, Blake, Breanna, Brylee, Brodie, Jaden, Madilyn, Seth, Jackson, Ainsley, Alston and Graham.
Mr. Bowman was a much loved uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard J. Ivicic
U.S. Veteran Richard J. Ivicic passed away Friday June 3, 2016. He was born May 28, 1944. Rosary was at 7 PM Saturday June 11 at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. Celebration of Life Mass was at 2:00 PM Sunday June 12 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylor. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery.
U.S. Veteran Richard J. Ivicic passed away Friday June 3, 2016. He was born May 28, 1944. Rosary was at 7 PM Saturday June 11 at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. Celebration of Life Mass was at 2:00 PM Sunday June 12 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylor. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery.
Hayden Carl Sralla Jr.
Graveside Services for Hayden Carl Sralla, Jr. will be on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Holland Cemetery. Officiating is Pastor Linda Marcum.
Hayden Carl Sralla Jr. passed away in Wichita Falls on May 5, 2016. He was born in a farmhouse in Bell County, Texas on June 3, 1946 to Hayden Carl (Fox) Sralla and Sally Lucile Jenkins Sralla. He was the youngest of five siblings and was known by his family as Sonny. Hayden grew up as a farm kid in Central Texas. He was a multi-sport athlete in high school, enjoyed hunting and fishing, being in the country and the value of hard work. As a teenager, he found a strong interest in auto racing and followed many types of racing throughput his life. He went to work in the elevator industry in 1967 and retired in 2005; respected by his customers and competitors in the industry.
On May 11, 1967, Hayden married his high school sweetheart, Peggy Cooper, from Holland, Texas. The couple lived in Dallas and relocated to Wichita Falls in 1975. In 1971, Hayden and Peggy welcomed their only son, Hayden Carl (Trey) Sralla III.
Hayden is preceded in death by his parents and sister Maxine Warren. He is survived by his wife Peggy; son Trey and daughter-in- law, Nikki of Wichita Falls; granddaughter Brittany Sralla of Wichita Falls; grandson Ryan Sralla and wife Kaie of Frisco, TX and granddaughter Lauren Sralla of Frisco, TX; sisters Ruby Fault, and Betty Noble of Sanger, TX and Jean Havran of Jacksonville, TX plus many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to Beverly Drive UMC or Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Services are under the guidance of Broecker Funeral Home of Salado.
Graveside Services for Hayden Carl Sralla, Jr. will be on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Holland Cemetery. Officiating is Pastor Linda Marcum.
Hayden Carl Sralla Jr. passed away in Wichita Falls on May 5, 2016. He was born in a farmhouse in Bell County, Texas on June 3, 1946 to Hayden Carl (Fox) Sralla and Sally Lucile Jenkins Sralla. He was the youngest of five siblings and was known by his family as Sonny. Hayden grew up as a farm kid in Central Texas. He was a multi-sport athlete in high school, enjoyed hunting and fishing, being in the country and the value of hard work. As a teenager, he found a strong interest in auto racing and followed many types of racing throughput his life. He went to work in the elevator industry in 1967 and retired in 2005; respected by his customers and competitors in the industry.
On May 11, 1967, Hayden married his high school sweetheart, Peggy Cooper, from Holland, Texas. The couple lived in Dallas and relocated to Wichita Falls in 1975. In 1971, Hayden and Peggy welcomed their only son, Hayden Carl (Trey) Sralla III.
Hayden is preceded in death by his parents and sister Maxine Warren. He is survived by his wife Peggy; son Trey and daughter-in- law, Nikki of Wichita Falls; granddaughter Brittany Sralla of Wichita Falls; grandson Ryan Sralla and wife Kaie of Frisco, TX and granddaughter Lauren Sralla of Frisco, TX; sisters Ruby Fault, and Betty Noble of Sanger, TX and Jean Havran of Jacksonville, TX plus many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to Beverly Drive UMC or Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Services are under the guidance of Broecker Funeral Home of Salado.
Bobby Joe Stroud
Bobby Joe Stroud, 67, of Holland died Wednesday, April 6, at a Temple hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with the Rev. Whitfield officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Holland Cemetery. Mr. Stroud was born June 21, 1948, to William and Edna Williams Stroud in Belton. He graduated high school in Holland. He served in the U.S. Army with two tours in Vietnam. His military decorations include the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He worked as an electrician during the construction of Scott & White Memorial Hospital, and retired from Scott & White as an electrician in 2005. On July 25, 1986, he married Patricia Mahana in Belton, and they were members of 3C Cowboy Church in Salado. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Brian Schrimsher and Donnie Ratliff; two daughters, Renda Gomez and Donna Etheridge; two brothers, Wayne Stroud and Jimmy Stroud; two sisters, Joyce Hart and Janice Spinn; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Bobby Joe Stroud, 67, of Holland died Wednesday, April 6, at a Temple hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with the Rev. Whitfield officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Holland Cemetery. Mr. Stroud was born June 21, 1948, to William and Edna Williams Stroud in Belton. He graduated high school in Holland. He served in the U.S. Army with two tours in Vietnam. His military decorations include the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He worked as an electrician during the construction of Scott & White Memorial Hospital, and retired from Scott & White as an electrician in 2005. On July 25, 1986, he married Patricia Mahana in Belton, and they were members of 3C Cowboy Church in Salado. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Brian Schrimsher and Donnie Ratliff; two daughters, Renda Gomez and Donna Etheridge; two brothers, Wayne Stroud and Jimmy Stroud; two sisters, Joyce Hart and Janice Spinn; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Judy Ellen Shiplett
Services for Judy Ellen Shiplett, 54, of Bartlett were held at 2 p.m. April 1 at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett. Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mrs. Shiplett died Thursday, March 31. She was born Oct. 12, 1961, to Everett Francis and Ila Dean Shiplett. She graduated from Bartlett High School. She attended Temple Junior College. She received a degree in business from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bartlett and served as church clerk. Survivors include her parents; and three sisters, Brenda Joyce Courtney, Frances Louise Lawton and Vicki Dean Malone.
Services for Judy Ellen Shiplett, 54, of Bartlett were held at 2 p.m. April 1 at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett. Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mrs. Shiplett died Thursday, March 31. She was born Oct. 12, 1961, to Everett Francis and Ila Dean Shiplett. She graduated from Bartlett High School. She attended Temple Junior College. She received a degree in business from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bartlett and served as church clerk. Survivors include her parents; and three sisters, Brenda Joyce Courtney, Frances Louise Lawton and Vicki Dean Malone.
Dr. Susan Skrovan
Susan Skrovan M.D. passed away peacefully in her sleep March 16, from complications of her Parkinson's disease.
Susan was born Dec. 8, 1936, in Odessa, the first daughter of Marie Dunphy and Randolph Sandstrom. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree at St. Catherine's University, a Catholic college in St. Paul, Minnesota. She then attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where she earned her medical degree and completed her pediatric residency.
She met her husband, Clarence Skrovan of Granger, in medical school and they were married June 18, 1966.
They worked briefly in Miami and Columbia, MO where she bore their three children, John (1967), Randolph (1968) and Joseph (1970).
In 1971, they moved to Houston where Susan got a teaching position in the Pediatric Department of the UT Health Science Center and also served as the Assistant Dean of Students Affairs.
In 1976, after considering several other options, Susan decided that she would like to build herself her own pediatric clinic in Granger. She opened her new office in August of 1977, and enjoyed very much taking care of sick children and seeing happy babies for the next 27 years. She retired in 2004.
She enjoyed several years of retirement on their family farm in Granger, but she was often heard saying that if it weren't for her Parkinson's she would still be practicing pediatrics.
She was a devout Catholic and a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Church. In June 2015, she moved into a memory care home in Round Rock, where she spent nine months before falling asleep for the last time.
Susan's body has been donated to the medical center in Tucson, AZ, for research on Parkinson's disease.
To celebrate her life, a memorial service has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at the SS Cyril and Methodius Hall in Granger.
Susan is survived by her husband, Clarence and their three sons, John, Randolph (with Stefani, Noah 9, Annika 5) and Joseph (with Christi, Sam 14, Tom 12).
She is also survived by her sister, Carol Addison (with Ed), and their cousins, Berniece and Paul Johnson. Her nieces and nephews are Loretta Skrovan Mikulencak's children, Paul, Mandy (with Andy Daugherty), Tessa (with Paul Knox), and Carol's children, Bobby Orr (with Marcie), Juliet Orr Robison (with Steve) and Greg Orr (with Jennifer).
Susan did not like seeing children go hungry and she donated money monthly to the Granger Community Food Pantry. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Susan, you can send it to the Granger Community Food Pantry, 18571 State Highway 95, Holland, TX 76534.
Susan Skrovan M.D. passed away peacefully in her sleep March 16, from complications of her Parkinson's disease.
Susan was born Dec. 8, 1936, in Odessa, the first daughter of Marie Dunphy and Randolph Sandstrom. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree at St. Catherine's University, a Catholic college in St. Paul, Minnesota. She then attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where she earned her medical degree and completed her pediatric residency.
She met her husband, Clarence Skrovan of Granger, in medical school and they were married June 18, 1966.
They worked briefly in Miami and Columbia, MO where she bore their three children, John (1967), Randolph (1968) and Joseph (1970).
In 1971, they moved to Houston where Susan got a teaching position in the Pediatric Department of the UT Health Science Center and also served as the Assistant Dean of Students Affairs.
In 1976, after considering several other options, Susan decided that she would like to build herself her own pediatric clinic in Granger. She opened her new office in August of 1977, and enjoyed very much taking care of sick children and seeing happy babies for the next 27 years. She retired in 2004.
She enjoyed several years of retirement on their family farm in Granger, but she was often heard saying that if it weren't for her Parkinson's she would still be practicing pediatrics.
She was a devout Catholic and a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Church. In June 2015, she moved into a memory care home in Round Rock, where she spent nine months before falling asleep for the last time.
Susan's body has been donated to the medical center in Tucson, AZ, for research on Parkinson's disease.
To celebrate her life, a memorial service has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at the SS Cyril and Methodius Hall in Granger.
Susan is survived by her husband, Clarence and their three sons, John, Randolph (with Stefani, Noah 9, Annika 5) and Joseph (with Christi, Sam 14, Tom 12).
She is also survived by her sister, Carol Addison (with Ed), and their cousins, Berniece and Paul Johnson. Her nieces and nephews are Loretta Skrovan Mikulencak's children, Paul, Mandy (with Andy Daugherty), Tessa (with Paul Knox), and Carol's children, Bobby Orr (with Marcie), Juliet Orr Robison (with Steve) and Greg Orr (with Jennifer).
Susan did not like seeing children go hungry and she donated money monthly to the Granger Community Food Pantry. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Susan, you can send it to the Granger Community Food Pantry, 18571 State Highway 95, Holland, TX 76534.
Myrtle Wood
Myrtle Wendler Wood, 92, died Monday, Feb. 22, in Temple. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday February 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. She was born Jan. 5, 1924, to Fritz and Hertha Wendler. She taught at Rogers, Holland,
Granger, Taylor and Robstown ISD schools for 27 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Frank A. Wood, on Sept. 17,
2001. Survivors include a sister, Nelda Mucha. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
Myrtle Wendler Wood, 92, died Monday, Feb. 22, in Temple. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday February 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. She was born Jan. 5, 1924, to Fritz and Hertha Wendler. She taught at Rogers, Holland,
Granger, Taylor and Robstown ISD schools for 27 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Frank A. Wood, on Sept. 17,
2001. Survivors include a sister, Nelda Mucha. Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
John O. Roark
John was born on November 1, 1940 in Bug Tussle, Texas to Gladys (Whitt) and Walter Allen Roark. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2016 and was surrounded by his wife, his family and close friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held at First United Methodist Church-Temple on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary located at 102 North 2nd Street, Temple, Texas. A reception will follow at the church’s Family Life and Worship Center. John was a 1958 graduate of Greenville High School in Greenville, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He then graduated from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1967. John married Kathleen Harris on June 13, 1964, at St Paul's Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. He was board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He was a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the American Board of Trial Advocates and a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.
John began his law career in Houston, Texas and in 1974 he and his wife Kaki moved their family to Temple, Texas, where he maintained his law practice and in December 2012, he became “of counsel” at the law firm of Cappolino, Dodd & Krebs, LLP. John had also been the municipal court judge in Nolanville, Texas since 2007.
John became involved in Thoroughbred horse racing in the early 1980’s. He owned and raced Thoroughbred horses all over the Midwest and South for over twenty years. He was a founding member and past president of the Texas Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and a past chairman of the Texas Horsemen’s Partnership. John then became the National President of the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association from July 2001 until April 2006. He served as General Counsel for the Racetrack Chaplaincy of America and was instrumental in organizing substance abuse counseling and many other benevolent services for the individuals who worked on the backside of racetracks.
John and his family have been active members of First United Methodist Church, Temple since 1974. He became a certified lay-minister in the Methodist church in 2008. He served several small rural churches in the surrounding area and later became the pastor of Bartlett First United Methodist Church in 2011.
John is preceded in death by his father, Walter Allen Roark (deceased in 1956), his mother and step-father, Gladys (Roark) Trotter and Raymond Trotter. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kaki; his son, Wayne; his son Allen and wife Sarah; his daughter Sharon and husband Lee; his grandchildren, Hannah, Christian, John, Max and Jameson; his sister Wanda Allen; his sister Linda Hutchinson Jennings; and his sister-in-law, Sharon Howell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Temple-Mission Fund, Food for Friends in Bartlett (13200 FM 972, Granger, Texas 76530), Communities in Schools (any Temple or Belton school of your choice) or the charity of your choice.
John was born on November 1, 1940 in Bug Tussle, Texas to Gladys (Whitt) and Walter Allen Roark. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2016 and was surrounded by his wife, his family and close friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held at First United Methodist Church-Temple on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary located at 102 North 2nd Street, Temple, Texas. A reception will follow at the church’s Family Life and Worship Center. John was a 1958 graduate of Greenville High School in Greenville, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He then graduated from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1967. John married Kathleen Harris on June 13, 1964, at St Paul's Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. He was board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He was a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the American Board of Trial Advocates and a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.
John began his law career in Houston, Texas and in 1974 he and his wife Kaki moved their family to Temple, Texas, where he maintained his law practice and in December 2012, he became “of counsel” at the law firm of Cappolino, Dodd & Krebs, LLP. John had also been the municipal court judge in Nolanville, Texas since 2007.
John became involved in Thoroughbred horse racing in the early 1980’s. He owned and raced Thoroughbred horses all over the Midwest and South for over twenty years. He was a founding member and past president of the Texas Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and a past chairman of the Texas Horsemen’s Partnership. John then became the National President of the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association from July 2001 until April 2006. He served as General Counsel for the Racetrack Chaplaincy of America and was instrumental in organizing substance abuse counseling and many other benevolent services for the individuals who worked on the backside of racetracks.
John and his family have been active members of First United Methodist Church, Temple since 1974. He became a certified lay-minister in the Methodist church in 2008. He served several small rural churches in the surrounding area and later became the pastor of Bartlett First United Methodist Church in 2011.
John is preceded in death by his father, Walter Allen Roark (deceased in 1956), his mother and step-father, Gladys (Roark) Trotter and Raymond Trotter. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kaki; his son, Wayne; his son Allen and wife Sarah; his daughter Sharon and husband Lee; his grandchildren, Hannah, Christian, John, Max and Jameson; his sister Wanda Allen; his sister Linda Hutchinson Jennings; and his sister-in-law, Sharon Howell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Temple-Mission Fund, Food for Friends in Bartlett (13200 FM 972, Granger, Texas 76530), Communities in Schools (any Temple or Belton school of your choice) or the charity of your choice.
Cecil B Gibson Sr
Services for Cecil B. “Buc’ee” Gibson Sr., 67, of Temple were at 10 a.m. Friday Jan 9 at Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church in Bartlett with the Rev. Daniel Blane Sr. officiating.
Burial was in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Mr. Gibson died Tuesday, Jan. 5, at a Temple hospital.
He was born Aug. 8, 1948, to Samuel B. Sr., and Minnie Robinson Gibson in Howard County. He graduated from Bartlett High School. He served four years in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman in Vietnam. In 1971, he started working for the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center in Temple, as a Nursing assistant. He attended the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. He moved to Inkster, Mich., in 1983, where he worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs as a certified gastrointestinal associate and retired with 36 years of service. He was a volunteer for Inkster Weed and Seed Program. He was a steward in 1985 for the A.F.G.E. Local No. 933. He was 2nd vice president of the Black Alumni in 2009. He was a member of Temple Bible Church. On Sept. 7, 2012, he remarried Lizzie M. Brown Gibson. In 2015, he moved to Temple.
He was preceded in death by a daughter.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Cecil Gibson Jr. of Dallas; a stepson, John E. Garcia of Austin; a brother, the Rev. Samuel Gibson Jr. of San Antonio; two sisters, Eula Walker and Dorothy Smith, both of Bartlett; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Visitation was at 2-6 p.m. Wednesday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple.
Services for Cecil B. “Buc’ee” Gibson Sr., 67, of Temple were at 10 a.m. Friday Jan 9 at Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church in Bartlett with the Rev. Daniel Blane Sr. officiating.
Burial was in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Mr. Gibson died Tuesday, Jan. 5, at a Temple hospital.
He was born Aug. 8, 1948, to Samuel B. Sr., and Minnie Robinson Gibson in Howard County. He graduated from Bartlett High School. He served four years in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman in Vietnam. In 1971, he started working for the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center in Temple, as a Nursing assistant. He attended the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. He moved to Inkster, Mich., in 1983, where he worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs as a certified gastrointestinal associate and retired with 36 years of service. He was a volunteer for Inkster Weed and Seed Program. He was a steward in 1985 for the A.F.G.E. Local No. 933. He was 2nd vice president of the Black Alumni in 2009. He was a member of Temple Bible Church. On Sept. 7, 2012, he remarried Lizzie M. Brown Gibson. In 2015, he moved to Temple.
He was preceded in death by a daughter.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Cecil Gibson Jr. of Dallas; a stepson, John E. Garcia of Austin; a brother, the Rev. Samuel Gibson Jr. of San Antonio; two sisters, Eula Walker and Dorothy Smith, both of Bartlett; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Visitation was at 2-6 p.m. Wednesday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple.
Mozell Binder
Services for Mozell Binder, 78, of Temple were at 11 a.m. Friday Jan 9 at Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ in Bartlett.
Mr. Binder died Sunday, Jan. 3, in Temple.
He was born March 13, 1937, to Raymond and Lucille Binder of Bartlett. He attended Bartlett public school, Booker T. Washington. He was a truck driver for 47 years and a member of Miracle Temple COGIC in LaGrange.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Valrie Binder; and a stepson, Tetuss Miller.
Survivors include seven daughters, Jancie Broadnax of Killeen, Carolyn Spruill of Georgetown, Peggy Mayse and Mozell Robinson, both of Temple, Paula Jones of Copperas Cove, Natalie Binder of Austin and Dayna Binder of Riverside, Calif.; two sons, Quintus Douglas Binder of Bartlett and Kevin Pines of Raymondville; a stepdaughter, Sheila Cummings of Georgetown; a brother, Q.D. Binder of Bartlett; two sisters, Alice Atancil of Hutto and Mary Thomas of Temple; and his mother; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services for Mozell Binder, 78, of Temple were at 11 a.m. Friday Jan 9 at Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ in Bartlett.
Mr. Binder died Sunday, Jan. 3, in Temple.
He was born March 13, 1937, to Raymond and Lucille Binder of Bartlett. He attended Bartlett public school, Booker T. Washington. He was a truck driver for 47 years and a member of Miracle Temple COGIC in LaGrange.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Valrie Binder; and a stepson, Tetuss Miller.
Survivors include seven daughters, Jancie Broadnax of Killeen, Carolyn Spruill of Georgetown, Peggy Mayse and Mozell Robinson, both of Temple, Paula Jones of Copperas Cove, Natalie Binder of Austin and Dayna Binder of Riverside, Calif.; two sons, Quintus Douglas Binder of Bartlett and Kevin Pines of Raymondville; a stepdaughter, Sheila Cummings of Georgetown; a brother, Q.D. Binder of Bartlett; two sisters, Alice Atancil of Hutto and Mary Thomas of Temple; and his mother; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Johnnie Glover Jr
Services for Johnnie GloverJr., 76, of Bartlett was at 11a.m. Saturday at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Bartlett with Dr. Langston B. Williams officiating. Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mr. Glover died Wednesday,Sept. 9, at his residence. He was born Oct. 30, 1938,to Johnnie Sr. and Eva Mae Glover in Columbus. He attended Riverside High School in Columbus. He marriedJuanita Jones Glover. He moved to Bartlett and was a member of Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. He served as YPWW president for24 years and on the usher board for 20 years. Survivors include his wife,Juanita Jones Glover; four sons, Ronald K. Glover of Longview, Wesley Arnez Glover and Bryan L. Glover of Bartlett and Mark A. Glover of Temple; a daughter, Sonya Y. Clark of Rockwall; four brothers, Eddie Glover, Bobbie Joe Glover, Leroy Glover and Terry Glover, all of Columbus; two sisters, Minnie Perrino and Shirley Lvergne, both of Houston; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Branford/DawsonFuneral Home in Temple.
Services for Johnnie GloverJr., 76, of Bartlett was at 11a.m. Saturday at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Bartlett with Dr. Langston B. Williams officiating. Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mr. Glover died Wednesday,Sept. 9, at his residence. He was born Oct. 30, 1938,to Johnnie Sr. and Eva Mae Glover in Columbus. He attended Riverside High School in Columbus. He marriedJuanita Jones Glover. He moved to Bartlett and was a member of Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. He served as YPWW president for24 years and on the usher board for 20 years. Survivors include his wife,Juanita Jones Glover; four sons, Ronald K. Glover of Longview, Wesley Arnez Glover and Bryan L. Glover of Bartlett and Mark A. Glover of Temple; a daughter, Sonya Y. Clark of Rockwall; four brothers, Eddie Glover, Bobbie Joe Glover, Leroy Glover and Terry Glover, all of Columbus; two sisters, Minnie Perrino and Shirley Lvergne, both of Houston; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Branford/DawsonFuneral Home in Temple.
Don Thaler
Services for Don Thaler, 77, of Bartlett were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday Sept 16 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Mr. Thaler died Sunday, Sept. 13. He grew up in Thorndale. He married Peggy Sue Becker. He worked with EMT services in Austin. He later worked at Goodnight Funeral Home. He owned the Village Shoppe Dry Goods Store; the Red & White Grocery; and the Village Antique Mall. He also worked for Walmart. He was a member of the Bartlett School Board and the Bartlett City Council. He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Dawson and Lori Matlock; and six grandchildren.
Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
Services for Don Thaler, 77, of Bartlett were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday Sept 16 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Burial was in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Mr. Thaler died Sunday, Sept. 13. He grew up in Thorndale. He married Peggy Sue Becker. He worked with EMT services in Austin. He later worked at Goodnight Funeral Home. He owned the Village Shoppe Dry Goods Store; the Red & White Grocery; and the Village Antique Mall. He also worked for Walmart. He was a member of the Bartlett School Board and the Bartlett City Council. He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Dawson and Lori Matlock; and six grandchildren.
Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
Alice Taisler
After a painful battle with cancer, Alice Taisler is now pain-free and united with her Father, Felix Hecl (1959), her Mother, Tracy Gilliam (2013) and her Daughter, Cheryl Baker (2002). Alice was born February 7, 1938 in Jarrell, TX the only child of Felix and Tracy. She attended Bartlett grade schools as well as SSC&M Catholic and Durham Business College. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She leaves behind her husband, Ben and three sons and their families. Gary (Ann) and DeDe, Warren (Sandra) Jenna and Abby Travis (Anita) Brandy and Regan. Also, many grandchildren. Visitation was 12:00 – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Providence Funeral Home Per her wishes, cremation and graveside services were held at Holy Cross in Granger at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Arrangements were handled by Providence Funeral Home.
After a painful battle with cancer, Alice Taisler is now pain-free and united with her Father, Felix Hecl (1959), her Mother, Tracy Gilliam (2013) and her Daughter, Cheryl Baker (2002). Alice was born February 7, 1938 in Jarrell, TX the only child of Felix and Tracy. She attended Bartlett grade schools as well as SSC&M Catholic and Durham Business College. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She leaves behind her husband, Ben and three sons and their families. Gary (Ann) and DeDe, Warren (Sandra) Jenna and Abby Travis (Anita) Brandy and Regan. Also, many grandchildren. Visitation was 12:00 – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Providence Funeral Home Per her wishes, cremation and graveside services were held at Holy Cross in Granger at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Arrangements were handled by Providence Funeral Home.
Richard "Ricky" Belyeu
Services for Richard “Ricky” Allen Belyeu, 63, of Lometa was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 9 at Lometa United Methodist Church.
The body will be cremated. Mr. Belyeu died Friday, Sept. 4, at his residence. He was born Aug. 31, 1952, in Belton to Leonard Dewey and Ida Jean Joiner Belyeu. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1971 and attended Temple College. He joined the U.S. Navy and retired after 20 years of service. He was a member of Lometa United Methodist Church. He was a worship leader, choir director, member of the church council and chairman of the finance council. He was a member of Lometa American Legion Post No. 116. Survivors include his mother of Lometa; two sons, Ritchie Belyeu of Richmond, Va., and Michael Belyeu of Ocean Springs, Miss.; a sister, Brenda Green of Georgetown; a brother, Wayne Belyeu of Lometa; and numerous grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lometa United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 405, Lometa, TX 76853. Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Richard “Ricky” Allen Belyeu, 63, of Lometa was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 9 at Lometa United Methodist Church.
The body will be cremated. Mr. Belyeu died Friday, Sept. 4, at his residence. He was born Aug. 31, 1952, in Belton to Leonard Dewey and Ida Jean Joiner Belyeu. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1971 and attended Temple College. He joined the U.S. Navy and retired after 20 years of service. He was a member of Lometa United Methodist Church. He was a worship leader, choir director, member of the church council and chairman of the finance council. He was a member of Lometa American Legion Post No. 116. Survivors include his mother of Lometa; two sons, Ritchie Belyeu of Richmond, Va., and Michael Belyeu of Ocean Springs, Miss.; a sister, Brenda Green of Georgetown; a brother, Wayne Belyeu of Lometa; and numerous grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lometa United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 405, Lometa, TX 76853. Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas is in charge of arrangements.
Robbie Nell Via Roome
Robbie Nell Via Roome was born October 29, 1921 in Bartlett, Texas to Walter Turner and Elizabeth Cannon Via. Robbie is predeceased by her husband, Walter Cecil Roome; son, Walter Frank Roome; parents, and her six brothers, Walter Lee, Ralph Edward, Roy Daniel, Raymond Marion, Eynan Turner (Bucky) and Rebel Leon “Pod”; and sister Helen Elizabeth Via; one nephew, Grady Sebastian, III; one niece, Marion Via Jackson. She is survived by her son Dean Arthur Roome; beloved sister Reba Via Sebastian, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Robbie graduated from Bartlett High School in 1939 and attended the University of Texas in Austin. She didn’t complete her senior year because she was recruited as a French translator during World War II. She and her sister Helen, eventually moved to Houston to pursue their secretarial careers. It was in Houston that she met and married Walter Cecil Roome. They were introduced in the summer of 1958 while Robbie was working as executive secretary for Tennessee Gas Transmission Company. They were married on December 20, 1958. After Cecil’s retirement in 1978, they moved to the Via family home in Bartlett. Robbie was a member of First United Methodist Church and an organizing member of the Bartlett Activities Center and held numerous offices in that organization. She was also a member of Embassy Chapter, National Society of Colonial Dames, 15th Century. Robbie was a voracious reader, loved flowers and as long as she had the strength, was an avid gardener. You may have seen her grooming her lawn aboard her riding lawn mower, an activity she thoroughly enjoyed. Robbie was also an accomplished artist, whose media was oils. Robbie saw the good in everything around her, which was evident in her love for painting. Each painting is a perfect illustration of her love of art and life itself. She was so generous of her talent, whether by sharing the fruits of her labor from her garden or donating her art to anyone who expressed interest. She possessed a special sweetness that all who loved her will certainly treasure forever in our memory. She was a gentle, generous, and kind person with a wry sense of humor. All in our family agree that Robbie possessed a special sweetness that we who loved her, shall miss in our lives. Visitation was held at 6 p.m. Friday, September 4th at Goodnight Funeral Home and services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 5th at Bartlett First United Methodist Church.
Robbie Nell Via Roome was born October 29, 1921 in Bartlett, Texas to Walter Turner and Elizabeth Cannon Via. Robbie is predeceased by her husband, Walter Cecil Roome; son, Walter Frank Roome; parents, and her six brothers, Walter Lee, Ralph Edward, Roy Daniel, Raymond Marion, Eynan Turner (Bucky) and Rebel Leon “Pod”; and sister Helen Elizabeth Via; one nephew, Grady Sebastian, III; one niece, Marion Via Jackson. She is survived by her son Dean Arthur Roome; beloved sister Reba Via Sebastian, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Robbie graduated from Bartlett High School in 1939 and attended the University of Texas in Austin. She didn’t complete her senior year because she was recruited as a French translator during World War II. She and her sister Helen, eventually moved to Houston to pursue their secretarial careers. It was in Houston that she met and married Walter Cecil Roome. They were introduced in the summer of 1958 while Robbie was working as executive secretary for Tennessee Gas Transmission Company. They were married on December 20, 1958. After Cecil’s retirement in 1978, they moved to the Via family home in Bartlett. Robbie was a member of First United Methodist Church and an organizing member of the Bartlett Activities Center and held numerous offices in that organization. She was also a member of Embassy Chapter, National Society of Colonial Dames, 15th Century. Robbie was a voracious reader, loved flowers and as long as she had the strength, was an avid gardener. You may have seen her grooming her lawn aboard her riding lawn mower, an activity she thoroughly enjoyed. Robbie was also an accomplished artist, whose media was oils. Robbie saw the good in everything around her, which was evident in her love for painting. Each painting is a perfect illustration of her love of art and life itself. She was so generous of her talent, whether by sharing the fruits of her labor from her garden or donating her art to anyone who expressed interest. She possessed a special sweetness that all who loved her will certainly treasure forever in our memory. She was a gentle, generous, and kind person with a wry sense of humor. All in our family agree that Robbie possessed a special sweetness that we who loved her, shall miss in our lives. Visitation was held at 6 p.m. Friday, September 4th at Goodnight Funeral Home and services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 5th at Bartlett First United Methodist Church.
Dorothy Jean Bartlett
Services for Dorothy Jean Bartlett, 77, of Bartlett were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mrs. Bartlett diedTuesday, Aug. 25. She was born Aug. 31, 1937, to Julius and Alice Spiegelhauer Powitzky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bartlett Jr.; and a grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Edward “Neddy” Bartlett and Bobby Lee Bartlett; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Virgina’s Hospice, 986 US-84, Teague, TX 75860. Goodnight Funeral Home of Bartlett is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Dorothy Jean Bartlett, 77, of Bartlett were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mrs. Bartlett diedTuesday, Aug. 25. She was born Aug. 31, 1937, to Julius and Alice Spiegelhauer Powitzky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bartlett Jr.; and a grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Edward “Neddy” Bartlett and Bobby Lee Bartlett; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Virgina’s Hospice, 986 US-84, Teague, TX 75860. Goodnight Funeral Home of Bartlett is in charge of arrangements.
Roger A. Balz
Roger passed away August 18, 2015 in the arms of his wife and children. He was a loving husband, dad, and brother. He was a loyal friend to all that knew him. His long battle with cancer ended his life at the age of 59. Roger was born in Chester Montana on May 19, 1956 to Merwin and Pat Balz. He met the love of his life & married Kelly (Rabel) on June 15,1979 in Bartlett TX. They were married for 36 years.
Before Rogers retirement he worked at McLanes Southwest as a Driver for 21years with his best friend and partner in crime Jimmy Bennett.
Roger enjoyed life and loved to play practical jokes every chance he got. He loved every minute he could spend with his kids and grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, golf, bowling, & watching westerns with Kelly. Other favorites of Roger were watching his Dallas Cowboys , wood work, going to bbq cook offs with his brother Terry. Taking his grandkids to the park.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents Merwin and Pat Balz and his father-in-law Henry Rabel. Roger is survived by his Wife-Kelly of Temple, his three children-Erika Ramirez of Troy, Jessika Balz of Temple, and Asa Balz of Temple. His three grandchildren- Londyn and Blaize Ramirez of Troy, and Kellen Balz of Temple. His Brother-Terry Balz and his wife Pat Balz of Temple. His mother-in-law-Jane Rabel of Little River Academy. His nieces and nephews; and the rest of his amazing relatives and friends.
There was a Memorial/Celebration of Life for Roger on September 20, 2015 at 3:00pm at the City of Morgan's Point Community Center and Pool.
Roger passed away August 18, 2015 in the arms of his wife and children. He was a loving husband, dad, and brother. He was a loyal friend to all that knew him. His long battle with cancer ended his life at the age of 59. Roger was born in Chester Montana on May 19, 1956 to Merwin and Pat Balz. He met the love of his life & married Kelly (Rabel) on June 15,1979 in Bartlett TX. They were married for 36 years.
Before Rogers retirement he worked at McLanes Southwest as a Driver for 21years with his best friend and partner in crime Jimmy Bennett.
Roger enjoyed life and loved to play practical jokes every chance he got. He loved every minute he could spend with his kids and grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, golf, bowling, & watching westerns with Kelly. Other favorites of Roger were watching his Dallas Cowboys , wood work, going to bbq cook offs with his brother Terry. Taking his grandkids to the park.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents Merwin and Pat Balz and his father-in-law Henry Rabel. Roger is survived by his Wife-Kelly of Temple, his three children-Erika Ramirez of Troy, Jessika Balz of Temple, and Asa Balz of Temple. His three grandchildren- Londyn and Blaize Ramirez of Troy, and Kellen Balz of Temple. His Brother-Terry Balz and his wife Pat Balz of Temple. His mother-in-law-Jane Rabel of Little River Academy. His nieces and nephews; and the rest of his amazing relatives and friends.
There was a Memorial/Celebration of Life for Roger on September 20, 2015 at 3:00pm at the City of Morgan's Point Community Center and Pool.
Rebecca Jean Cooper
Services for Rebecca Jean Cooper of Holland, Texas were held Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 10:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Holland with Rev. Philip Shuler officiating. Becky died on Monday, August 10, 2015 at her residence in Holland. She was born to Joe and Bernice Cooper in Temple on November 19, 1950. She attended Holland schools and graduated Southwestern University in 1973. Becky’s civil service career spanned 39 years and her last station was at the Pentagon. She retired to her home in Holland in 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother James Thomas Cooper and a sister Betty Marie. She is survived by four sisters: Ellen Truesdale of Killeen, Peggy Sralla of Wichita Falls, Wanda Cooper of Lockhart and Karen Sanders of California City, CA; a brother John Cooper of Holland and several nieces and nephews.
Services for Rebecca Jean Cooper of Holland, Texas were held Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 10:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Holland with Rev. Philip Shuler officiating. Becky died on Monday, August 10, 2015 at her residence in Holland. She was born to Joe and Bernice Cooper in Temple on November 19, 1950. She attended Holland schools and graduated Southwestern University in 1973. Becky’s civil service career spanned 39 years and her last station was at the Pentagon. She retired to her home in Holland in 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother James Thomas Cooper and a sister Betty Marie. She is survived by four sisters: Ellen Truesdale of Killeen, Peggy Sralla of Wichita Falls, Wanda Cooper of Lockhart and Karen Sanders of California City, CA; a brother John Cooper of Holland and several nieces and nephews.
John M Graff
John M. Graff of Bartlett Texas went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 4, 2015. He was 84 years 6 months and 15 days old. John was born to Viola Whetsell and Walter E. Graff on January 21, 1931 at home in Conneautville, Pennsylvania. He attended Penn Line Grammar school and Linesville High School. He graduated in May of 1948. John relocated to Dallas Texas in 1952 because it was just too cold in Pennsylvania. He met the love of his life, Dorothy Lovella Fields, and married her on April 19, 1957.
John is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Dorothy L. Graff, father Walter E. Graff, Mother Viola Graff, Sister Dorothy Loucks, Brother Edgar Graff, Niece Peggy Long and Nephew Doug Waring.
He is survived by his Mother-in-Law Nola M. Willoughby of Bartlett. He is also survived by his Daughter and son in law Johnna Rister and Mark of Bartlett, Daughter and Son in Law La Dena Drake and David of Burleson four grandchildren Samantha Anne Krage-Rister of Duncanville, Robert Charles "Chuck' Rister of Bartlett, John Allen Drake of Burleson and Isaiah David Drake of Burleson. John is also blessed to be survived by two sisters Betty Loucks and Ruth Waring of Linesville, PA, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
The family received visitors on Friday, August 7, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Goodnight Funeral Home. A celebration of life service was held Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 10 am at The First United Methodist Church of Bartlett.
John M. Graff of Bartlett Texas went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 4, 2015. He was 84 years 6 months and 15 days old. John was born to Viola Whetsell and Walter E. Graff on January 21, 1931 at home in Conneautville, Pennsylvania. He attended Penn Line Grammar school and Linesville High School. He graduated in May of 1948. John relocated to Dallas Texas in 1952 because it was just too cold in Pennsylvania. He met the love of his life, Dorothy Lovella Fields, and married her on April 19, 1957.
John is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Dorothy L. Graff, father Walter E. Graff, Mother Viola Graff, Sister Dorothy Loucks, Brother Edgar Graff, Niece Peggy Long and Nephew Doug Waring.
He is survived by his Mother-in-Law Nola M. Willoughby of Bartlett. He is also survived by his Daughter and son in law Johnna Rister and Mark of Bartlett, Daughter and Son in Law La Dena Drake and David of Burleson four grandchildren Samantha Anne Krage-Rister of Duncanville, Robert Charles "Chuck' Rister of Bartlett, John Allen Drake of Burleson and Isaiah David Drake of Burleson. John is also blessed to be survived by two sisters Betty Loucks and Ruth Waring of Linesville, PA, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
The family received visitors on Friday, August 7, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Goodnight Funeral Home. A celebration of life service was held Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 10 am at The First United Methodist Church of Bartlett.
Shirley Ann Holmes
Shirley Ann Holmes, 80, Bartlett, died Thursday, August 13, in Temple. No services were planned and the body was cremated. She was born Aug. 3, 1935, to George Raymond and Bertha Wernli Carpenter in Granger. Survivors include three sons, Danny Holmes, Jimmy Holmes and Bruce Holmes; a daughter, Sheryll Holmes Hanna; and a grandchild. Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home of Temple was in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Ann Holmes, 80, Bartlett, died Thursday, August 13, in Temple. No services were planned and the body was cremated. She was born Aug. 3, 1935, to George Raymond and Bertha Wernli Carpenter in Granger. Survivors include three sons, Danny Holmes, Jimmy Holmes and Bruce Holmes; a daughter, Sheryll Holmes Hanna; and a grandchild. Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home of Temple was in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Fiebig
Services for Dorothy Louise Fiebig, 86, ofHolland will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Davilla Cemetery. Mrs. Fiebig died Saturday,June 27. She was born July 19, 1928,in Smithville to Frank and Caldona Farris Sawyer. She married Wallace Fiebig on June 5,1946, and he preceded her indeath on Nov. 15, 1999. She lived in and around Holland for many years. She worked for and retired from the Temple VA center where she was acivil service telephone switchboard operator for more than 20 years. She also was preceded in death by a grandchild. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Sartor and DebbyVrabel; three sons, DannyFiebig, Ted Fiebig and Joe Fiebig; a brother; a sister; 11grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holland Volunteer Fire Department. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Goodnight FuneralHome in Bartlett.
Services for Dorothy Louise Fiebig, 86, ofHolland will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Davilla Cemetery. Mrs. Fiebig died Saturday,June 27. She was born July 19, 1928,in Smithville to Frank and Caldona Farris Sawyer. She married Wallace Fiebig on June 5,1946, and he preceded her indeath on Nov. 15, 1999. She lived in and around Holland for many years. She worked for and retired from the Temple VA center where she was acivil service telephone switchboard operator for more than 20 years. She also was preceded in death by a grandchild. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Sartor and DebbyVrabel; three sons, DannyFiebig, Ted Fiebig and Joe Fiebig; a brother; a sister; 11grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holland Volunteer Fire Department. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Goodnight FuneralHome in Bartlett.
Virgil Whitfield
Services forVirgil Marlin Whitfield, 97, of Bartlett were held at 11 a.m. Friday June 26 in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mr. Whitfield died Tuesday,June 23, in Temple. He was born Jan. 23, 1918,to Hardy Sr. and Mary Stone Whitfield in Bartlett. He is survived by a daughter, Linda Rorie of Spicewood. Condra Funeral Home inTaylor was in charge of arrangements.
Services forVirgil Marlin Whitfield, 97, of Bartlett were held at 11 a.m. Friday June 26 in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mr. Whitfield died Tuesday,June 23, in Temple. He was born Jan. 23, 1918,to Hardy Sr. and Mary Stone Whitfield in Bartlett. He is survived by a daughter, Linda Rorie of Spicewood. Condra Funeral Home inTaylor was in charge of arrangements.
Richard G. Ash
Richard G. Ash, 59, of Cameron and formerly of Bartlett and Holland, died Monday May 25 at this residence. He was born February 9, 1956 in Gainesville, Georgia to Hoyt & Evan Jean (Key) Ash. Richard married Nina Rozacky in 1976. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Lab Tech for Wilsonart in Temple. He is survived by his wife, Nina, sons Coleman and Clayton Ash, both of Belton, daughters Ashely Ash of Holland and Audrey Ash of Cameron; two brothers Hoyt Ash and Kenneth Ash, both of Georgia; his sister, Barbara Stone of Georgia; and one grandaughter, Avery. Funeral serices were May 30 at Hewett-Arney Funeral of Temple.
Bernice Marie Cooper
Bernice Marie (House) Cooper of Holland died Monday, May 4 in a local hospital. She was born in Heidenheimer on August 12, 1926, to Thomas Edward & Lois Vernice (Owens) House. Bernice married Joe Cooper on August 19, 1944. She was a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe, her parents, sister, two brothers, infant daughter Betty Marie, her son James Thomas Cooper and her grandson Matt Sanders. She is survived by her five daughters, Ellen Truesdale of Killeen, Peggy Sralla of Wichita Falls, Becky Cooper of Holland, Wanda Cooper of Lockhart, and Karen Sanders of California City, California; her son John Cooper of Holland; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 8, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Holland with Pastor Philip Shuler officiating. Hewett-Arney Funeral Home of Temple was in charge of arrangements.
Donald Wayne Bennett
Donald Wayne Bennett, 67, of Temple and formerly of Bartlett passed away on Monday May 11 in Temple. A private family service was planned. Don was born in Rogers August 30, 1947 to Otis & Jenny Salach Bennett. He served in the US Army from 1966 to 1969 including a year in Vietnam. He worked as a mechanic. Don is survived by his mother Jenny of Glen Rose, wife Cheryl of Temple, son Jerry & wife Joyce of Hutto, daughter Jennifer & husband Matt Bierds of Bellville, grandson Cole Bierds, sisters Beverly Millsap of Glen Rose and Helen Daughtry. Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Temple was in charge.