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Gaye Eileen Smith-Tanner
Gaye Eileen Smith-Tanner, 62, was born March 16, 1947 to Rogers and Margaret (Bess) Smith. A Christian since she was 16, Gaye went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A native of San Antonio, Gaye was a very engaging, energetic, and encouraging person. She graduated from Phyliss Wheatley High School in San Antonio. Gaye attended Saint Phillips Junior College, Incarnate Word University, Texas Bible College (all of San Antonio) and the Lay Institute of Dallas Theological Seminary. Gaye was an active member of Pilgrim Baptist Church of Lubbock, where she served in a variety of ministry roles. She thoroughly enjoyed teaching her Sunday Bible Study class and serving as a Congregational Family Ministry team leader. As a minister's wife, Gaye was willing to follow her husband and support him in whatever tasks God called him to perform. As a loving, devoted wife and Christian, she never sought recognition for her ministry service. In spite of her debilitating health condition, Gaye exuded a courageous and Christ-like spirit. She recently retired from the Custom Decorating Department of J.C. Penney Company Incorporated.
Gaye is survived by her husband, Wilburn G. Tanner, Jr., Pastor of the Pilgrim Baptist Church of Lubbock; children, Tracie Patrice-Lee, Johnny K. Patrick, and Tiffany Michelle Rieras, all of San Antonio, Gary K. Tanner of Alexandria, Va., Donna M. Tanner of Charlotte, N.C., David V. Tanner of Houston, Wilburn G. Tanner, III of Tallahassee, Fla.; sister, Bessie Carraway (Clarence) and brother, Rogers Smith, Jr,. both of San Antonio; grandchildren, Clarke, Johnny, Charles, Jonathan, and Miles; and a host of relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the Macedonia Baptist Church of San Antonio. Interment will follow in the Fort Sam Houston National cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held in Lubbock at a date and time to be announced.
Memorials may be made in Gaye's name to the American Cancer Society, 3411 73rd Street, Lubbock, TX 79423.
Local arrangements are with Griffin Mortuary Funeral Home and Chapel. San Antonio arrangements are under the direction of the Lewis Funeral Home.
Sharon Kaye Black
Sharon Kaye Black of Tahoka departed this life on May 15, 2009 at the age of 63 years. She was born August 30, 1945 in Amarillo to Urban and Lonelle (Thorckmorton) Brown. Sharon was employed by JC Penny as a custom decorator for 15 years. She married
Eddie Wayne Black on January 26, 1964 in Tahoka.
Sharon was first and foremost a quiet yet strong Christian woman. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Sharon had the most giving spirit, a love for family, a strong faith and was unselfish with her time; always putting others needs before her own. The values she taught her children and grandchildren will be her legacy.
Sharon had a love of life that was contagious to all those that surrounded her. Her life was characterized by her unwavering love and faithful devotion to God and family.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 45 years, Eddie; one daughter, Lori Kaye Black of Cary, N.C.; one son, Todd Wayne Black of Odessa; and two grandchildren, Presley Paige Black and Lexi Ann Black.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held at White Funeral Home in Tahoka on Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 3 to 5 p.m. Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Nevels Memorial cemetery in Tahoka with Dr. Terry W. Jones officiating.
Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home in Tahoka.
William Harrison ''Dub'' Carlton
Services for Dub Carlton, 67, of Slaton, will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 in Englunds Chapel. Interment will follow in Englewood cemetery under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.
Dub was born on April 2, 1942 in Garza County, Texas. He passed from this life on Dec. 21, 2009. He married
Patricia Ann Patterson on Aug. 28, 1959 in Slaton. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad and Max Lee Crop Spraying, until he retied in 2001.
Dub is survived by his wife, Pat; son, William Harrison Carlton, Jr.; daughters, Sherry Green, DeeAnn Stephenson and Rhonda Devitt; brother, Tony Carlton; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Jewel Hervey
Jewel Hervey, 90, of Lubbock, died on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at Covenant Hospital.
Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at St. John Baptist Church in Lubbock.
Col. Robert Lewis Howard
WACO - Retired Col. Robert Lewis Howard, a man considered to be the country's most decorated soldier, died Wednesday. He was 70.
Howard was battling pancreatic cancer and died about noon at a hospice, his friend Benito Guerrero, a Vietnam veteran and retired sergeant major, told the San Antonio Express-News.
The Army veteran died in Waco, according to Oak Crest Funeral Home. At the time of his death he was the most decorated American soldier, the funeral home obituary said. He will be buried at Arlington National cemetery with full military honors. No date has been set, the funeral home said.
Howard grew up in Opelika, Ala., and served in the Army from 1956 to 1992. He was part of the U.S. Army Special Forces, known as the Green Berets, and ran cross-border operations in Laos, Cambodia and North Vietnam. He was wounded 14 times in Vietnam and was awarded eight Purple Hearts.
He was nominated three times for the Medal of Honor, the nation's most prestigious award for combat veterans. President Richard M. Nixon presented him with the honor at the White House in 1971 for his bravery in Vietnam during a mission to rescue a missing soldier in enemy territory.
During that mission, the platoon was attacked. Howard tended to his wounded platoon leader while under fire and rallied platoon members into an organized defense force until rescue helicopters could land.
"With complete disregard for his safety, 1st Lt. Howard crawled from position to position, administering first aid to the wounded, giving encouragement to the defenders and directing their fire on the encircling enemy. For 31/2 hours 1st Lt. Howard's small force and supporting aircraft successfully repulsed enemy attacks and finally were in sufficient control to permit the landing of rescue helicopters. 1st Lt. Howard personally supervised the loading of his men and did not leave the bullet-swept landing zone until all were aboard safely," according to his Medal of Honor citation.
His other two nominations were downgraded, one to the Distinguished Service Cross and the other to the Silver Star.
Ruben Rivas
Ruben Rivas, 56, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2009. Celebration of life services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday at the W.W. Rix Chapel.
Ruben was born in Rio Grande City on October 7, 1952 to Pedro and Maria de Socorro Rivas. Ruben's generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to many. He loved the Lord with all his heart and lived life with integrity. He will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his many friends and family. Ruben is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sylvia.
His family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Vista Care Hospice Foundation.
Dennis Doyle
Dennis Doyle, 61, a native of Lubbock, and current resident of Prattville, Ala., died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 1, 2009, after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Faith Bible Church in Prattville, Ala., with Pastor Shaun Richard officiating. Mr. Brock was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. He honorably served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. At the time of his death, he was employed with Wal-Mart Transportation in Brookhaven, Miss.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Angel Brock. He is survived by his beloved wife of 11 years, Debbie Bowling Brock; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Denise Brock, Brian and Sonya Brock; four grandchildren, Emily Brock, Kelsey Brock, Kyle Brock, and Zachary Brock; two sisters, Charolett Burns and Victoria Farr; several extended family members and numerous friends, including his faithful little "Schatzi Ann."
Joan London Smith
Joan London Smith passed away September 30, 2009 at the age of 78.
Services will be October 3, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Jayton, Texas with Rev. David Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Girard cemetery.
Joan was born April 9, 1931 to Floyd and Bessye London in Como, Texas. She was Miss Colorado in 1951. She was a school teacher for many years until retirement.
Joan is survived by her son, James K. Smith of Littleton, Colo.; one sister, Sharon Willingham of Jayton, Texas; one niece, JoAnn Beane; one nephew, Bill Willingham; and two grandchildren, Cleo Smith and Ella Smith.
Pallbearers will be Jim Smith and Bill Willingham.
''Coach'' Gene Mayfield
Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers will host a gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of our beloved "Coach" Gene Mayfield from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 at the funeral home. Family burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in the Quitaque cemetery, Quitaque, Texas. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Monday in the LakeRidge United Methodist Church with Reverend Don Caywood of Odessa officiating. Gene died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 with his family by his side.
Gene was born on Jan. 31, 1928 in Quitaque to the late James Andrew and Irma (Graves) Mayfield. He graduated from Quitaque High School and attended one year of college before joining the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After being discharged from the Army, he finished college on his GI Bill. Gene played quarterback and received his Bachelor and Master degrees from West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M University), Canyon. While in college, Gene met his future wife, Mary Jean Hoover, and they married
1950. He began his head coaching career at Littlefield before moving to Borger in 1958. In 1965, Mayfield took over head coaching duties at Permian High School of Odessa, Texas, where he started the school's winning tradition. He also coached at West Texas State University before moving back to Levelland, where he retired from coaching. Gene loved coaching high school boys and is credited for developing the character and athletic abilities in his players. His induction into the Texas High School Coaches Hall of Fame in May 2005 celebrated the history made with his coaches, players and supporters. Being an outdoorsman, he enjoyed working on the football fields, hunting and fishing with his sons and grandchildren, and in retirement being an avid golfer with his friends. His reserved and gentle nature delivered a calm and respectful manner when directing his players. Players and coaches through the years have shared with family members his ability to inspire and change their lives by leading them to meet their potential which brought them success on the field and in their lives.
Those left to cherish his memories are two sons, Stan Mayfield and wife Cindy of Lubbock and Steve Mayfield of Dallas; a daughter, Rhonne Gary and husband Dan of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Shane Stewart, Layne Mayfield, Charly Mayfield, Rory Mayfield, Reid Mayfield and Andrew Mayfield; three great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Hunter and Easton Stewart; a brother, Bill Mayfield of Amarillo; and a sister, Jimmie Richmond of Anson.
Along with his parents, Gene is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jean Mayfield on Sept. 5, 2005; and a brother, Graves Mayfield.
The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Big Spring #C-32, Midland, TX 79705.
