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Hood Jones
1935-2004
Hood William Jones, longtime Snyder resident, died Thursday, April 1, in Cogdell Memorial Hospital.
Service for Mr. Jones, 68, is set for 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. Mike Henson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Gardens under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.
Born June 8, 1935 in Granbury, he married Mary Ann Leonard on June 17, 1955 in Big Spring. She died Feb. 18, 2002. He also was preceded in death by his parents, A.O. and Lila Jones,
Mr. Jones moved to Snyder in 1956 and then to Kermit in 1958. He returned to Snyder in 1974 and was retired from Baker Service Tools. He currently was a crop insurance adjuster and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Karon Keller of Snyder and Cindy “Sam” and Ed Peet of Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Imogene and Harley Grant of Quitman, Miss., and Sue and Don Reed of Chico; one brother and sister-in-law, Pete and Shirley Jones of North Richland Hills; three grandchildren, Smanatha Keller and Jessie Keller, both of Snyder and Jason Grantham of Tulsa. Pallbearers will be Bruce Benham, Stan Benham, Rick Grant, Freddie Leonard, Jerry Leonard, Charlie Reed, Todd Reed and John Harper.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8 this evening at the Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or to the First Baptist Church.
Dorothy Savage
1918-2004
Dorothy Anne Savage, a former Snyder resident, died Wednesday, March 31, in Green Briar Nursing Home in Tyler.
Funeral service for Mrs. Savage, 85, is set for 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church Chapel in Snyder. The Rev. Allan Cartrite, retired Baptist minister, and the Rev. Paul Savage, a son, will officiate. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Gardens under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.
Born May 8, 1918 in Ladonia, she married Travis Savage on June 15, 1941 in Ladonia. He died Sept. 7, 1989.
A longtime resident of Snyder, she moved to Midland in 1991 and to Tyler in 1993. In Snyder she was a member of the Greenhill Baptist Church until it closed and she became a member of First Baptist Church.
She also was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Bill Harless of Midland and Barbara and Butch Cearley of Tyler; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Kathy Savage of Africa; a sister, Mary Jane Hamlett of Snyder; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Dorothy Savage
1918-2004
Dorothy Anne Beall Savage has left a wonderful legacy of children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who love God and serve Him.
Born in Ladonia, Texas on May 18, 1918, Dorothy was the youngest of five children. Her father was a barber and her mother was a homemaker. She grew up in Ladonia. Dorothy went to beauty school after graduating from high school. On a trip home from beauty school, she met her husband, Travis. She married Travis Farris Savage on June 15, 1941 in Ladonia.
They celebrated their honeymoon at the world-renowned hotel, The Adolphus, in downtown Dallas. This exclusive hotel, located on Commerce Street opened in 1918. The Adolphus Hotel remains the site where the Adolphus- Neiman Marcus Children’s Parade begins each Christmas.
Travis was one of nine children from Ladonia and worked on the railroad for many years. They returned and lived in Ladonia.
They had three children Mary Ann, Paul and Barbara Grace. Travis’ primary profession was a farmer on the Johnson Ranch in Scurry County. He farmed cotton and loved playing dominoes with his friends. Dorothy was a farmer’s wife who enjoyed cooking, baking, canning vegetables, and raising her children.
We also wanted to share that our Granny was a hopeless romantic with a deep love for our Grandpa. She took such great joy introducing her granddaughters to the gilded age of Hollywood. Our first viewing of Hollywood classics with Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, Deborah Kerr, or Maureen O’Hara were with Granny. Her grandchildren loved watching movies like “An Affair to Remember,” “Imitation of Life,” “ His Girl Friday” and a variety of John Wayne movies long before they became popular in modern culture.
Because she was such a romantic, our family had so much joy hosting an anniversary party for her celebrating her marriage to Travis. Over 70 friends and family gathered at their home to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. In a small service, her son, Paul, an ordained minister and graduate of Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, officiated a memorable renewal ceremony with her grandchildren serving as bridesmaids and groomsman. Her original wedding suit was in mint condition and was worn by her daughter-in-law, Kathy Savage.
Our granny was the consummate grandmother, when you entered her home, you immediately felt comfort and love. She always had a warm meal prepared for our arrival. Her walls were aligned with photos of her family, which demonstrated a place where we as grandchildren were valued and loved. Their home was a place of childhood adventures, family softball games, and joyous Christmas celebrations. She and our grandpa took great pleasure in taking us to church, fun trips to the rodeo at the Snyder Coliseum, Vacation Bible School, and shopping. Other warm childhood memories were at the Snyder Park watching fireworks, visiting the prairie dogs, feeding the ducks and having picnics with our family.
Dorothy was active in WMU at Greenhill and First Baptist Church of Snyder. She supported state and international mission projects. Her church family was a vital part of her life. While Travis was a deacon, she was active in her Sunday school class. She was grateful for the support that her Sunday School Class at First Baptist, and the Snyder community provided her when her Travis died.
In her ‘7os, she traveled to Africa to visit her son Paul, daughter-in-law Kathy and grandchildren Charlotte and John. She traveled with her good friends Doyle and Peggy Chandler. She was featured in the Snyder Daily News for her trip.
As Parkinson’s became challenging, she lived in Midland with her daughter Mary Ann and Bill Harless, and then her daughter Barbara Grace and Butch Cearley in Tyler. Her family rejoices that she is in Heaven after a long battle with Parkinson’s. She and Travis taught their children and grandchildren to love Christ and demonstrated that their purpose in life is to serve Him. This verse demonstrates the legacy; Dorothy has left in the hearts of her children and grandchildren.
“Then the King will say to those on his right, Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” Matthew 15:34-35.
Through the years, her children and grandchildren have served our country in various aspects of public service in the United States and overseas.
She and Travis have left a legacy of children and grandchildren who have served in the military, ministry, social service, medical, and education. Her son, Paul and her two son-in-laws, Bill and Butch, served in active military duty in the Army during the Vietnam War. Her daughter’s families, the Cearleys and the Harless have been active in church ministry in Midland and Tyler. Her son, Paul and daughter-in-law Kathy have spent several years serving as Southern Baptist Missionaries in Tanzania, Africa. The Savages are grateful for their lifelong friends at Greenhill and First Baptist, Snyder who have prayed and supported Paul, Kathy, Charlotte and John.
In, addition, her two grandsons and grandson-in-law, Michael Harless, Travis Cearley and Robert Fortune are Marines. Michael is a Texas State Trooper and on active duty as Sergeant in the Marine Corps. Michael is now serving in Iraq. Michael’s wife, Carla, is in Odessa raising the children. Travis is now a police officer in Tyler, Texas. Robert served as Corporal in Operation Dessert Storm. Her granddaughters Kimberly, Charlotte, Jennifer, and Melissa, and Stacy all have professions in medical, social service, education, and childcare that help strengthen children and families. Her grandson, John Paul owns a construction company in Sugar Land, Texas. Her grandson-in-law, Byron is a minister with the Henry Baptist Association in McDonough, Georgia.
Her great-grandchildren include Amber, Alyssa, and Lauren in Tyler, Texas. Ethan and Jack Smith in Jenkinsburg, Georgia; Brandon Fortune and Avery Atchely in Frisco, Texas; Hillary, Bronte and Brody Harless in Odessa, Texas.
Our family is grateful for your love and support through the years. To leave a message for any of our family this week, you may call Bill’s parents, Jack and Thadine Harless of Snyder at 573-0035. They will gladly connect you with our phone numbers all over Texas, the nation and the world.
Mrs. Savage, 85, died Wednesday, March 31, in Greenbrier Nursing Home in Tyler.
Funeral service for Mrs. Savage is set for 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church Chapel in Snyder. The Rev. Allan Cartrite, retired Baptist minister, and the Rev. Paul Savage, a son, will officiate. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Gardens under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Warder Novak
1918-2004
ABILENE – Warder K. Novak, the first minister for the 37th Street Church of Christ in Snyder, died Thursday, April 1, in Abilene after a lengthy illness.
Funeral service for Mr. Novak, 85, is set for 3 p.m. Sunday in the Hillcrest Church of Christ. Arrangements are under the direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
Born Dec. 28, 1918 in Wichita, Kan., he was a minister for more than 50 years and lived in Snyder from 1953-55. He also taught at the Nashville School of Preaching. Abilene Christian University honored Mr. Novak in 1992 for his years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Lottie Novak of Abilene; four daughters, Kay Hawkins, Cheryl Ginnings, Carolyn Jones and Reci Schmellick; two sisters, Frances Stivers and La Vera Leopard; a brother, Willard Novak; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the Hillcrest Church of Christ, Hospice of the Big Country or to a favorite charity.
C.J. Ford
1920-2004
Carroll J. Ford of Snyder died Sunday, April 4, at his home.
Graveside service for Mr. Ford, 83, is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Wilson Valley Cemetery in Little River. The Rev. Blake Kimbrough, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Flat, Tex., will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Wright Colonial Funeral Home.
Born Dec. 15, 1920 in Heidenheimer, Tex. , he married Juanita Buffington on May 3, 1950 in El Paso. Mr. Ford was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight Company and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Ford of Gatesville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary and Wade Watts of Gatesville and Theresa Kildow of Snyder; two grandsons, Johnathan Watts of Gatesville and Jeremy Kildow of Coleman; and a granddaughter, Crystal Watts of Gatesville.
Mr. Amador
1913-2004
ROTAN -- Arturo S. Amador, father of three Snyder residents, died Sunday, April 4, in his home in Rotan.
Service for Mr. Amador, 91, is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rotan with the Rev. Timothy Schwertner officiating. Burial will follow in the Belvieu Cemetery.
Rosary will be at 7 this evening in the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home Chapel.
Born June 15, 1913 in Floresville, he was married to Dolores Zapata Quevedo who preceded him in death.
Mr. Amador had lived in Rotan 50 years and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and worked at the Rotan Gin.
He also was preceded in death by his parents, Raphael and Simona (Sisneros) Amador; one son, Rudy Amador; and one brother, Lalo Amador.
Survivors include three sons, Art Amador Jr. of Snyder, Rick Amador of Rotan and Ralph Amador of Roby; five daughters, Lidia Zamora and Olivia Amador, both of Snyder, Angela Amador of Phoenix, Ariz., Judy Amador of Abilene and Elida Amador of Washington; one brother, Alberto Amador; one sister, Felipa Amador; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mildred Fuller
1913-2004
COLORADO CITY -- Mildred Fuller, sister-in-law of W.J. Fuller of Dunn, died Monday, April 4, in the Mitchell County Hospital in Colorado City.
Service for Mrs. Fuller, 90, is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday in Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Sammy Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in the Colorado City Cemetery under the direction of Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Born on May 25, 1913 to E.A. and Dillie Ruth Gallitin Warmer, she married Odell Fuller on May 26, 1933 in Lovington, N.M. They resided in Scurry County before moving to Colorado City. She was a homemaker, a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and a home demonstration club.
Survivors include her husband, Odell Fuller of Colorado City; a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Betty Fuller of Colorado; and three grandchildren, Beverly Jordan of Arlington, Kim Gross and Brandon Fuller, both of Colorado City.
The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
