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James W. Walls
James R. Walls, age 98, passed away on February 11, 2009 at a local hospital after a short illness. He was born in Ludlow, Massachusetts on December 2, 1910. He married
Williamina Ferrier in 1935, and they settled in Texas, where they lived in LaMarque, Texas City and Dallas.
Mr. Walls most recently moved to Salado to be close to family. He worked in sales and brokerage of jute products from age 14 and owned his own business until his death. Mr. Walls is preceded in death by his beloved wife “Winnie”.
He is survived by 3 sons, James and wife Carol of Salado, John, and George of Temple. Grandchildren include David Walls of San Fransisco, Scott Walls of Wichita, Kansas, Pam (Walls) Williams and husband Michael of Flint, Texas, and Jonathan Walls of Temple. Great-grandchildren include Adam and Hannah Williams of Flint and Ian Walls of Dallas. Mr. Walls willed his body to the Southwestern Medical School of Dallas. A memorial service is being planned at Presbyterian Church of Salado. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church at P.O. Box 865, Salado, TX 76571.
Cpl. Stephen Scott Thompson
Fort Hood announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Stephen Scott Thompson, 23, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died Feb. 14, 2009, in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a gunshot wound.
Thompson joined the military in June 2006 as a Fire Support Specialist and was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division since November 2006.
He deployed to Iraq in March 2008.
Corporal Thompson’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
Robbie L. Harrison
Services for Robbie L. Harrison, 88 of Salado were held February 15, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Salado. Reverend Leroy Kemp officiated.
Burial followed on February 18, 2009 at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery, Muskogee, OK. Robbie L. Harrison passed away February 13, 2009 at a Belton nursing home. She was born Dec. 2, 1920 in Okay, OK to Robert and Bertha Baker Burson.
She attended Grade School in Okay, OK.
She married
Glenn E. Harrison, May 17, 1940. They were residents of Muskogee, OK for 59 years. She was a seamstress at Royal Casket Company for 12 years. She was a member of the Hyde Park Baptist Church where she was secretary for 20 years.
Survivors include son Ronnie G. Harrison of Salado, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salado First Baptist Church Mission Fund or Salado First Baptist Church Library Fund, 210 S. Main St., Salado, Tx 76571.
Arrangements were handled by Broecker Funeral Home of Salado.
Ralph B. Cushman, Jr.
Ralph B. Cushman, Jr., 86, died Feb. 4, 2009. Interment was Feb. 7, at Plantersville Cemetery.
He born Aug. 14, 1922. He was an author and businessman, graduating from Milby High School in 1941. He married
his high school sweetheart, Margaret Spraggins. In July, 1942, Ralph enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp, earned his wings and served in Panama through the duration of WWII. After being discharged in 1946, he resumed his education at the University of Texas at Austin where he consorted with many notables of Texas, including his writing mentor J. Frank Dobie. He began his professional career in Austin, working at the Department of Public Safety as their first Public Affairs Officer, where he served Co. Homer Garrison. After a stint in West Texas, the couple returned to Houston for Ralph to pursue a career in the coatings business before he began his own venture in commercial contracting. His keen interest in politics motivated him to run for political office between 1955-1966, twice for Houston City Council and once for the State Legislature, losing in each attempt, but solidifying valuable friendships with Councilman Frank Mancuso and future President George H. W. Bush.
In 1972 Ralph and Margaret moved to Plantersville, where they were involved in several business enterprises. Upon Margaret’s passings in 1980, Ralph was fortunate to re-connect with Mildred Snyder, an old friend of theirs from Houston, and they were married
in 1982. Mildred’s loving encouragement motivated Ralph to pursue publishing his lifetime of research on Jesse Chisholm, trailblazer, peacemaker and friend to Sam Houston, which he first learned from the knee of Andrew Jackson Houston. Ralph’s second work was of Young Bussey, a Houston football sensation, and NFL player.
A fifth-generation Texan, Ralph was the eldest son of Ralph B. and Nell McDougald Cushman. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Cushman of Houston, his three sons with wife Margaret, Ralph B. Cushman, III of Anchorage, Alaska, Russell C. Cushman and wife Linda of Navasota and Reynolds M. Cushman and wife Titia Arledge Cushman of Salado; his siblings, Joy Nell Cushman and Richard S. Cushman of Houston; grandchildren, Maragret D. Cushman, Alexander Cushman, Ryan Cushman and Raegan Cushman, and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins which he all cherished.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robert E. Cushman, Richard S. Cushman, Jr., Russell Cushman, Reynolds Cushman, Austin Cushman and Henry Dean,. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Denton Cooley, Bill Walraven, Wallace Wilson, Jr., Dr. John C. Gallagher, Dick Gauthier and George Strake, Jr.
Spc. James Michael Dorsey
Fort Hood announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James Michael Dorsey, 23, of Beardstown, Illinois, died February 8, 2009 in Kamaliyah, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident.
Dorsey joined the military in September 2004 as an Infantryman and was assigned to 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division since January 2005.
He deployed March 2008.
Specialist Dorsey’s decorations and awards include the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
Ruby A. Townsend
Services for Ruby A. Townsend, age 82, of Salado were held on Feb. 7, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Salado. Rev Billy Johnson, Rev. Mike Bergman and Rev. Steve Sadler officated. Burial followed at the Salado Cemetery.
Mrs. Townsend passed away Feb. 4, 2009 in a Bartlett nursing home.
She was born Jan. 19, 1927 in Praire Dell to John Ferman and Gussie D. (Tisdale) Alexander. She married
Kenneth Townsend on November 3, 1942 in Praire Dell. She was a member of Frist Baptist Church of Salado for 60 years. She taught Sunday School, was involved in W.M.U. and sang in the choir for 50 years. She served as coordinator of Senior Adults, ESP (Extra Special People). She was employed with Soil Conservation Service for 30 years in payroll and accounts and was chief clerk of the budget department. She retired Jan. 3, 1985.
She was involved in the community of Salado in several ways and served as president of Ladies Auxiliary of Salado for 2 terms. She was presented with a Life Membership Certificate to the Old Salado School foundation in 1995. She was preceded in death by her parnets, a sister, Eva Juanita Warrick and 2 grandchildren, Stacy Dawn Fellers and Russell Paul Fellers.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Kenneth Townsend of Salado, son, Kent Townsend and wife Debbie of Kansas City, MO, daughter, Judy Bruton and husband David of Salado, two grandsons, Tanner Townsend of Poughkeepsie, NY and Nathaniel Nichols of Kansas City, MO, two granddaughters, Stephanie Knoblauch and husband Jeff of Pflugerville, and Courtney Nichols of Kansas City, MO, great grandson Eric Knobluach of Pflugerville and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial to the First Baptist Church of Salado or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 8th Ave, 7th Fl. New York, NY 10001.
Charles Turnbo
Charles Turnbo passed away January 20, 2009 at the age of 67 following a battle with cancer. He died at home, with family by his side.
Turnbo was born in Wichita Falls, TX on January 2, 1942, to Leland and Electra (Peggy) Turnbo. He attended Wichita Falls Senior High School and the University of North Texas (UNT), where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He obtained a B.A. in Psychology from UNT, and later earned a Master’s Degree in social work from Louisiana State University. He also served in the United States Air Force Reserves for four years.
Turnbo began his career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) in 1970. He was a Warden in the Western and South Central regions, and spent the last seven years of his career as a Regional Director for the BOP in Philadelphia and Dallas before retiring in 1996.
One of the greatest passions in Charlie’s life was history and genealogy. He was the author and publisher of ‘The Texas Turnbo’s’ (1976) and co-authored ‘Huffman Heritage’ (1985). In 2002, Charlie edited and published ‘Home Was Never Like This,’ the war diaries of his uncle, who was a POW in Oflag 64 during WWII.
Perhaps the work Charlie loved researching and writing the most, however, was his most recent 2007 publication, ‘Salado, Texas - Frontier College Town’.
For the last 17 years, Charlie was involved in dispute resolution and mediation, and marriage enrichment, divorce recovery, and Celebrate Recovery ministries. In addition, he published ‘My Prayer and Devotional Journal’ in 2001.
He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly, with whom he shared 196 joyful months of marriage (16 plus years); sons Scott (Bo) Turnbo and Jeff Turnbo and wife Shannon of Wichita Falls, TX; daughter Cindy Hathaway and husband Jay of Edmond, OK; and daughter Meg Rainwater of Austin, TX. He was “Peeps” (and “Indiana Jones”) to five precious grandchildren: Rayna, Jesse, and Adam Turnbo, and Sydney and Leah Hathaway.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Turnbo. The primary source of Charlie’s character and Christian walk came from his mother, Electra (Peggy) Turnbo, who survives him. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Rhodes and brother-in-law, Dusty of Carrollton, TX; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Scot and Paula Baker of Glendora, California; aunt and uncle, Nita and Johnny Gauntt of San Antonio, TX; incredible nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Charlie’s memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 6, 2009 at Temple Bible Church in Temple, TX (directions, below). Private graveside services will precede the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Discipleship Unlimited prison ministries (P.O. Box 145, Gatesville, TX 76528); 3C Cowboy Fellowship (P.O. Box 1282, Salado, TX 76571); Temple Bible Church (3205 Oakview Drive, Temple, TX 76502); First Baptist Church (210 South Main, Salado, TX 76571); or www.caringbridge.org.
Bobby D. Alexander
Funeral services for Bobby D. Alexander, 68, of Moffat were held January 31, 2009 at Bethel Assembly of God with Rev. Elwyn Johnston officiating. Burial will be in North Belton Cemetery.
Alexander died January 29, 2009 at his residence.
Alexander was born, July 24, 1940, in Belton to Dave Alexander and Dorothy Hunter Alexander. He graduated from Belton High School in 1958. He married
Patty Stinson Nov. 30, 1968. He lived in the Belton and Moffat area all of his life. He was a member of Keys Valley Baptist Church and had been a plumber for many years having worked for Lochridge-Priest for the last fifteen years. He was also a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the American Brahman Breeders Association, Texas Brahman Association and American Hunters Association.
Survivors include his wife Patty Alexander of Moffat; one son Tarrant Alexander and wife Debbie of Salado; one daughter Tricia Tindol of Belton; his mother Dorothy Alexander of Belton; one sister Pat Wilson and her husband Punk of Belton and four grandchildren Colby Beard, Trent Beard, Brady Alexander and Chase Alexander.
Following the services, Alexander was buried at North Belton Cemetery.
Earl Lacy (Pete) Creasey
Earl Lacy (Pete) Creasey, a lifelong Texas resident, died January 31, 2009. He was born February 2, 1917 in Waco, Texas, the youngest of eight children of Nancy Elizabeth and George S. Creasey. Pete attended Baylor University, receiving his undergraduate and law degrees. He was a member of the Baylor Chamber of Commerce, the Varsity “B” Club, and was elected to “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges”. A two sport letterman, he was captain of the basketball team, earned All-Southwest Conference honors, and received honorable mention for the All-American team.
Following graduation, Pete taught and coached high school athletics in Texas. He was commissioned and won his wings in 1942 and was an instructor in medium and heavy bomber type aircraft for the Second Ferrying Group. He led the Officers’ basketball team in scoring and to a record of 20 victories in 23 games.
On November 11, 1944, he married
Jimmy Corinne Nichols of Texarkana, Texas, a Wave in the Naval Recruiting Station. She died in 1994. Pete was also predeceased by his parents and five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his three sons, J. Peter Creasey and wife JoAnne Sharman Creasey and their daughter Sharman, Nick S. Creasey, and David E. Creasey and wife Meredith Pinson Creasey and their sons Austin and Brooks.
Pete is also survived by his devoted wife Rosemary Pearson Creasey, a native Houstonian, whom he married
in 1995; Rosemary’s children Rosemary Harrison and husband Dan, Howard Jacobe and wife Tammie and their children, and Jan Houston and husband Steve and their children.
Pete served from 1942 - 1946 flying combat bombers in the Ferrying Division, Air Transport Command, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After his military service, he attended Baylor Law School. He began his law practice in 1949 with Cities Service Oil Company where he spent his entire career, working eight years in Ft Worth, 18 years in Midland, as well as elsewhere. During these years, Pete also got to be widely known around Texas in his role of officiating high school and college football and basketball games. He retired from Cities Service as Assistant General Counsel.
He retired to live in Salado where he enjoyed golf, tennis, fishing, harvesting pecans, and general leisure. He was active in numerous civic and charity activities, especially The Salado Lion’s Club. He also stayed very active with Baylor University as an active member of the “B” Association Letterwinners organization, having served on the Board of Directors in 1985, vice president in 1988, and president in 1989.
In 1992 Pete was inducted to the Baylor Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2006 he was honored by The Baylor “B” Association as a Baylor Legend for Men’s Basketball. Pete was named to the 17-man Baylor All-Centennial Basketball Team representing the greatest Baylor basketball players of all time.
He and Rosemary moved to Houston in 2007.
Pete will be well remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law; a caring and sincere friend; a dedicated hardworking lawyer, a fine tennis player, a friendly golfer, a great basketball player, and enthusiastic outdoorsman.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to those who gave loving care to Pete the past few months, especially Darren, Jane, Gracie, Kevin, Yvonne, et al.
Arrangements in Houston and Salado are entrusted to Geo. H. Lewis & Sons – The Funeral Directors Since 1936, 713.789.3005, www.geohlewis.com.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m February 5, at Salado Cemetery, where Reverend Brian Dunks will serve as officiant, and military honors will be rendered.
A memorial service will then be conducted at 2 a.m. on February, 6 at The Forum at Memorial Woods, 777 North Post Oak Road in Houston.
In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that contributions in Pete’s name be directed to The Salado Lion’s Club, P.O. Box 372, Salado, TX 76571, or to the charity of one’s choice.
