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Frances Wilmeth Redinger
(November 7, 1922 - May 9, 2013)
Frances Wilmeth Redinger died of cancer on May 9 in Santa Fe, NM. She was 90 years old.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses, four grandchildren and one great grandchild: daughter Marie Bass and her husband Nathan Aronson of Santa Fe, son J.O. Bass III and his wife Mary of Olton, and daughter Betty Ann Kane and her husband Kevin Kane of Denver, CO. Her grandchildren are Timothy Parish Carey and his wife Jennifer Nieto Carey of Washington, D.C. and their son Jack David; Katherine Marie Kane of Denver; James Franklin Bass of Olton; and Michael Timothy Kane of Denver. She is also survived by her brother Weldon Wilmeth and his wife Jessica of Granbury, TX as well as beloved cousins, nieces and nephews and her special friend and “soul mate” of ten years, Efrain Prieto of Santa Fe.
Fran was born on November 7, 1922 and grew up one of five children in Plainview, graduating from high school and attending Wayland Baptist College. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from McMurry College in Abilene, TX, she taught fourth grade in Plainview public schools. She was married
to the late J.O. Bass Jr. of Plainview, the father of her three children, and later to the late George Redinger of Olton, the father of Arthur Nicholas and Georgeanne, who also survive her. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Dare Haught and Betty Jo Upshaw, and one brother, Jimmy Carroll Wilmeth.
In Plainview and Olton, Fran was involved in numerous community activities related to the arts, education, agriculture, her church and her children’s lives. She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood for almost 60 years and a partner in her husbands’ farming enterprises. In the 1970s, she was a co-founder of the Olton MiniMall and owner of the Garden Tea Room. She also served as manager of the Olton Chamber of Commerce and was named Woman of the Year in 1977. After she was widowed in 1982, Fran spent two years in Washington, DC and Austin, and then she moved to New Mexico. She lived in Albuquerque for seven years where she served as Associate Hospital Chaplain at University Hospital. Later she established the chaplaincy service at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso where she resided until moving to Santa Fe in 2007. Fran’s love of life, happy times and travels with her children and grandchildren, and the enjoyment of her many friends were legendary. She was an avid reader, bridge player, writer of witty verse, collector of art and antiques, philanthropist (usually anonymous), and storyteller (some true, many invented).
Fran’s devotion to education and the arts prevailed until her death. She was a longtime Board Member of the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts in Alto, NM and remained active until her passing. She also served on the Board of Trustees of Eastern New Mexico University Foundation and formerly on the boards of Presbyterian Hospital Foundation of New Mexico and the Santa Fe Opera Guild.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Olton on Saturday, May 25, at 2 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Larry Holder. Interment of her ashes will follow at Plainview cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Fran's memory to First United Methodist Church, 312 3rd Street, Olton, TX 79064.
Amelia M. Valdez
(January 12, 1936 - May 4, 2013)
Amelia M. Valdez, 77, of Olton, died Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Olton. Rosary will be said at 7:00 P.M., Monday, May 6, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 7, at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Pina officiating. Interment will follow at Olton cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Valdez was born January 12, 1936, in Valle Florido, Durango, Mexico to Felipe and Tomasita Carrillo Mendoza. She married
Fortunato Valdez on January 20, 1955. She moved to Olton in 1975 and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Amelia was a member of the Guadalupanas and the Cruscillistas. She enjoyed knitting, embroidery, and loved to cook.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, a sister, and a grandson.
Survivors include her husband, Fortunato Valdez of Olton, one son, Jesse Valdez of Olton, six daughters, Olga Valdez of Lubbock, Terri Sandoval, Yolanda Flores, Leticia Falcon, Dolores Russell, and Dora Flores, all of Olton, and one sister, Teresa Mendoza of San Jose, CA. She was blessed with fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Runningwater Draw Care Center P.O. Box 409 Olton, TX 79064 or St. Peter's Catholic Church P.O. Box 655 Olton, TX 79064.
Jerry Young
(November 21, 1940 - April 29, 2013)
U.S. Veteran
Jerry Young, 72, of Phoenix, formerly of Olton and Lubbock, died Monday, April 29, 2013, in Phoenix. Services will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Main Street Church of Christ in Olton. Interment will follow at Olton cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.
Jerry was born November 21, 1940 in Abilene, Texas to Arthur and Vera Collins Young. He graduated from Olton High School in 1958 and married
Charlene Taylor in 1962. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He was a machinist who loved building race cars and hot rods. He owned and operated Jerry's Sandrails in Lubbock and enjoyed racing go-carts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Charlene, in 1991, and a sister, Loveta Stueve, in 2010.
Survivors include his son, Dustin Young of New River, AZ, two brother-in-laws, Joe Stueve of Lubbock and James Taylor of Clovis, and a sister-in-law, Loveta Phillips of Dallas.
Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation in support of Parkinson's research at www.michaeljfox.org.
Gary Lawson
(July 31, 1942 - May 1, 2013)
Gary Lawson, 70, of Olton, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Olton. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M., Friday, May 3, at Olton cemetery with Mr. Brad Wangerin officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.
Gary was born July 31, 1942, in Amherst, Texas to Drexel and Marie Miller Lawson. He was a lifetime Olton resident and member of Main Street Church of Christ. Gary enjoyed farming and especially enjoyed square dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Chris Lawson, in 2009.
Survivors include his son, Michael Lawson and his wife, Julie of Watauga, TX, one brother, Jim Lawson and his wife, Cynthia of Olton, and a sister Caroline Little and her husband, Jon of Austin. He was blessed with a granddaughter, Mia Lawson.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Runningwater Draw Care Center P.O. Box 409 Olton, TX 79064.
Cristel Salinas, Jr.
(August 19, 1937 - April 20, 2013)
Cristel Salinas, Jr., 75, of Olton, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Olton. Services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at College Heights Baptist Church in Plainview with Rev. Don Robertson officiating. Cremation will follow under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.
Mr. Salinas was born August 19, 1937, in Yorktown, Texas to Cristel and Margarita Deleon Salinas. He married
Francesca Monreal on September 10, 1956 and they spent 56 wonderful years together. He was a lifetime area resident and member of College Heights Baptist Church in Plainview, where he served as a greeter. Cristel loved spoiling his grandchildren and cooking out. He was famous for his Salinas' Special Ribs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Francesca Salinas of Olton; five sons, Roberto Salinas of Olton, Rafael Salinas of McKinney, Rudolfo Salinas, Cristoval Salinas, and Ruben Salinas, all of Plainview; one daughter, Diane S. Castillo of Ft. Worth; two brothers, Ernesto Salinas of Abernathy and Frank Salinas of Muleshoe; and three sisters, Lily Lopez of Bakersfield, CA, Ernestina Salinas of Bakersfield, CA, and Maria Galvan of Mission, TX. He was blessed with 18 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to College Heights Baptist Church Benevolence Fund 802 Quincy Plainview, TX 79072.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
Allie Rae Mitchell
(October 9, 1918 - September 25, 2011)
Allie Rae Mitchell, 92, of Olton, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 in Plainview. Services will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the First Baptist Church with Brother David Azam officiating. Interment will follow at Olton cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.
Allie Rae was born October 9, 1918 in Illinois Bend, Texas to John and Nora Hayes Taylor. She was a lifetime area resident and owned one of the original beauty shops in Olton opening in 1937. She married
Eugene Mitchell in 1943. He preceded her in death and in 1979, she married
Jack Fisher. He also preceded her in death and she lived in Lubbock for 22 years before moving back to Olton in 2009.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and seven sisters.
Survivors include two daughters, Sue Fancher and her husband, Larry of Olton, and Rhonda Chenowith and her husband, Chip of Lubbock. She was also survived by two grandchildren, Rodney Moss and his wife, Shelly and Bryan Moss and his wife, Amy. She was blessed with seven great-grandchildren: Hannah, Ian, Olivia, Sophie, Mason, Finn, and Clementine.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 28, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Linda Daniel
Linda Daniel, 48, of Plainview, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008, in Lubbock. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008, in the First Baptist Church Sanctuary with Dr. Travis Hart, pastor officiating and Dr. Claude Lusk, assisting. Burial will follow in Plainview Memorial Park under the direction of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.
Linda was born on April 28, 1959, in Plainview, where she grew up and graduated from Plainview High School. She attended Wayland Baptist University. She married
Robert Daniel on Feb. 11, 1977, in Plainview. She worked at First Baptist Church as the Youth Secretary and was currently working at Wayland Baptist University as the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Enrollment and Management. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Daniel, of Plainview; two daughters, Kayla and Amanda Daniel, both of Plainview; and two sons, Christopher and Matthew Daniel, both of Plainview; her mother, Nadine Madera, of Plainview; three sisters, Peggy Huckabee and husband, John, of Big Spring, Mary Kubacak, of Lubbock, and Sharon McMillon, of Mansfield; five brothers, Billy McMillon and wife, Helen, of Bartlett, Tenn., Jimmy McMillon and wife, Barbara, of Houston, Don McMillon and wife, Sue, of Plainview, Ronnie McMillon and wife, Bonnie, of Amarillo, and Curtis McMillon, of Amarillo; her mother-in-law, Betty Ralls and husband, Harold, of Plainview; a sister-in-law, Ruth Moon and husband, Jim, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three brothers-in-law, John Daniel, of Plainview, Walter Daniel and wife, Lisa, of Plainview, and Joel Daniel, of Lubbock; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society's Leukemia Department, Lubbock Office, 3411 73rd St., Lubbock, TX 79423.
Ramiro M. Picon, Sr.
Ramiro M. Picon, Sr., 44, of Lubbock died April, 1, 2008. Funeral services will be Friday, at 10 a.m., in the W.W. Rix Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Peaceful Gardens cemetery. There will be a prayer service Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Rix Funeral Directors.
Ramiro was born in Lubbock and attended schools here. He was a member of the Rock of Salvation Church and had worked many years in road construction.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle; two sons, Ramiro Picon, Jr. and Stephen Picon; three daughters, Rebecca of Lubbock, Kimberly of Wilson, and Brianna of Lubbock; and four stepsons, Izaiah, Nathaniel, Izaac and Xavien.
His father, Roman Picon, Sr. and three brothers, Roman, Jr. Robert, Reuben, all of Lubbock, also survive along with three sisters, Belinda Picon, Beatrice Picon, and Bertha Picon all of Lubbock. He has ten grandchildren.
