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James Raymond Townsend
Funeral services were held for James Raymond Townsend, 77, of Fort Worth, on Saturday, March 3, 2001, at the Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel in Fort Worth, with the Rev. Eric Schlze of Calvary Lutheran Church officiating. Townsend was born to Jewel Raymond and Katherine Francis Cooper Townsend on April 19, 1923, in Clifton. He died on Feb. 28, 2001, at his home in Fort Worth. He attended Clifton schools from first grade through graduation in 1940, and then attended Clifton Junior College where he graduated in 1942. What was amazing was that he had eight classmates who were enrolled for this same time span, including, Elmo Dansby, Vernon Lambert, Lauris Huse, J.C. Oswald, Willie Krueger, Eugene Simmons, Helen Landgraf Lund, and Lena Mae Windham Leigon. During World War II, Townsend served in the Army with a hitch in the Burma area. After his discharge, he earned a degree from Texas Christian University. He was a cost accountant for Hobbs Trailers in Fort Worth. He was a voracious reader and amassed a sizeable library of great books covering many subjects of serious reading. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, James Raymond Townsend, II, on July 23, 1995, and by his wife, Patsy Marie Watkins Townsend on Sept. 9, 1996. Survivors include a son, Ronald Eugene Townsend and his wife, Pamela Jean, of West Fork, Ark.; a daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Wright and husband, Ernest David Wright, of North Richland Hills; and three grandchildren, Isaac Christopher Townsend, Shelly Denise Wright, and Cristy Nicole Wright. Interment
was in Mount Olivet cemetery under the direction of Rufe Snow Funeral Home.
Mildred Burreson
Funeral services were held for Mildred Burreson, 83, of Muleshoe, on Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Muleshoe, with the Rev. Randy Tucker of Richland Hills Baptist Church officiating. She was born on April 4, 1917, in Hamilton. She died on March 11, 2001, at her residence in Muleshoe. On March 15, 1936, she married
Robert Bruce Burreson in Farwell. She was a member of the Richland Hills Baptist Church in Muleshoe. Prior to retiring at the age of 70, she had worked as a cook for the West Plains Hospital in Muleshoe for 26 years. While in high school, she played basketball with a team that went to the State Championships. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce, on July 2, 1992, and a daughter, Joyce Lure Burreson, in 1946. Survivors include two sons, Michael Leon Burreson of Hereford, and Stanley Ray Burreson and wife, Nita, of Browfield; one daughter, Kay Taylor and husband, Don, of Muleshoe; two sisters, Marie Harbert of Clifton and Leva Bankston of Dallas; eight grandchildren, Shrrie Michols, Barabara Meyer, and Jason, Jeri Lynne, Tim, Jarrod, Stephanie, and Michael Burreson; and six great-grandchildren.
Allen Grimland
Funeral services were held for Allen Grimland, 76, of Clifton on Monday, March, 12, 2001, at 2 p.m., at the Church of Christ in Laguna Park. Allen Grimland was born Nov. 7, 1924, in Norse, to Oscar and Annie Grimland. He passed away on March 10, 2001, at his home in the Norse Community after a long illness. He grew up in the Norse area and went to one-room schools in Norse, Boggy, and Turkey Creek. These school consolidated and that is when he entered Clifton High School. This was quite an adjustment after the one-room school houses, but it didn’t take Grimland long to fit right in. In fact, one day the high school football coach came up to him and put his hand on his shoulder, saying, “Allen, you are such a big, strong country boy, why don’t you come out for football?” Grimland looked at him and said, “Why coach, I don’t even know how to put the suit on.” The coach answered by saying, “Allen, don’t you sorry about it, I will help you with that.” So Grimland did, and he made quite a football star, making All-District two years in a row playing offensive guard. After high school it was during World War II and Grimland joined the Merchant Marines, which took him to 23 foreign countries. On one mission he was on a ship called the Duncan L. Clinch in the Atlantic Ocean when it hit a mine and sunk; but all survived. After his tour with the Marines, he returned to Clifton. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted into the Army. This took him to Korea. He finished up his military service as a First Sergeant. In early 1947, Grimland went to Nashville, Tenn., to attend a school there. This where he met Janelle. They dated and married
on Nov. 25, 1947. Their wedding took place in the Church of Christ right across the street from the Ryman Auditorium, the home of the Grand Ole Opry. On Dec. 3, 1947, they arrived in Clifton, where they have lived for 53 years. Only July 26, 1949, their son Larry was born. Allen and Janelle Grimland owned and operated the “Cedar Grove Grocery” for 10 years. In 1960, they bought their ranch that would later be known as the “White Tail Deer Ranch, ” where they raise trophy deer. Some of Allen’s happiest years were spent working on his ranch with his family. Allen and Larry were baptized on the same day in August, 1962. What Allen missed most during his long illness was not being able to attend church with his fellow Christians. During the illness, he never lost his faith, and never complained or was bitter. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, J.C. Grimland. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Janelle, of Clifton; one son, Larry and wife, Jessica, of Dallas; one granddaughter Alexa, “the light of his life;” two brothers, Irvin and Milton Grimland of Clifton; one aunt, Inga Anderson of Flint; four nephews; three nieces; and a number of cousins and host of friends. Interment
was in Norse cemetery under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home.
Garry M. Fields
Funeral services were held for Garry M. Fields, 55, of Anacoca, La., at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, La., with the Rev. Ted Cabra and the Rev. D.R. Davis officiating. Fields was born in Meridian, on Nov. 18, 1945, to Reuben and Vestia Lee Fields. He died on Feb. 21, 2001, at St. Frances Cabrina Hospital in Alexandria, La. He was the eldest of four children. He was raised and educated in Cranfills Gap. After his high school graduation in 1964, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving his enlistment time, he married
Carolyn Claspie in Hornbeck, La., on March 15, 1968. To this union were born three children. He lived most of his life in the Hornbeck and Anacoca area. He worked as an insurance salesman, a carpenter, and during the last six years, he was a department manager for Lowe’s. He will be greatly missed by all he leaves behind, but we are assured we will all meet again at Jesus’s feet. Pallbearers included his fellow Lowe’s employees. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Fields of Anacoa, La.; two sons, Garry Fields and wife, Angie, of Hornbeck, La., and Bryan Fields of Anacoca; one daughter, Rhonda Leo and husband, Kerry, of Marylando, La.; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn Fields and Zachary and Brittany Leo; one brother, Danny Gene and wife, Connie, of Jewett; and two sisters, Norma Callahan and husband, Charles, of Morgan, and Millie Ann Spurgeon of Teague; along with several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Interment
was in Prewitt’s Chapel cemetery in Hornbeck, La., under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Marie Reynolds
Funeral services were held for Marie Reynolds, 83, of Hillsboro, on March 10, 2001, at 10 a.m., at the Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home Chapel in Hillsboro, with the Rev. Kenneth James officiating. She was born on April 16, 1917, in Cleburne, the daughter of Arthur Marion and Virgie Malone Finch. She died on March 7, 2001, at Hill Regional Hospital. She lived in Hillsboro most of her life. She first married
Nealie Madison on Nov. 23, 1933. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1972. She married
Gerald A. Reynolds on April 26, 1981, in Burleson. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Reynolds of Hillsboro; two daughters, Darlene Kettleborough of Joshua, and Patricia D. Reynolds of Kansas City, Mo.; one brother, Clifton Finch of Hillsboro; one sister, Willie Mae Shotwell of Fort Worth; three grandchildren, Greg Freeman of Burleson, Kyle Freeman of Fort Worth, and Melanie Reynolds of Kansas City, Mo.; one great-grandchild, Emilee Marie Celeste Freeman of Burleson; and several nieces and nephews. Interment
was in Ridge Park cemetery in Hillsboro under the direction of Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors.
Mary Altemore
Funeral services were held for Mary Altemore, 100, at the Heartfield Funeral Home in Hearne, with the Rev. Dana Altimore, pastor of Five Points Baptist Church officiating. She was born on Dec. 29, 1900, in Hopewell, the daughter of A.R. Holder and Lillian Garnett Holder. She died on March 2, 2001 at Goodall-Witcher Healthcare Foundation in Clifton. She had been a resident at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home for several years. She lived in Baytown for nearly 65 years before moving to her grandson’s ranch near Clifton. She was a homemaker and a Sunday School teacher at Baytown Baptist Church for many years. Mary and her husband opened their home to many young people in need and will be remembered for her loving Christian generosity. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Altemore, Sr.; her parents; and her brothers, Sam Holder and Buster Holder. Survivors include her son, Joe Altemore, Jr., and wife, Joyce, of Dickinson; grandchildren, Joe Altemore III and wife, Cindy, of Cranfills Gap; Debbie Altemore Kasnetz and husband, Herb, and Marijane Altemore McElroy and husband, Walt; seven great grandchildren, Jared and Travis McCann, Brooke and Kate Altemore, Lauren and Chase McElroy, and Joe Kasnetz; as well as a number of beloved nieces and nephews form the Holder and Altemore families. Interment
was in Norwood cemetery, in Hearne, under the direction of Heartfield Funeral Home.
Rick Kelley
Graveside funeral services for Rick Kelly, 57, of Lakeside Village, were held Sunday, March 4, 2001, in the Kopperl cemetery, the Rev. Steve Robinson and Kelley’s brother, Jim Kelley, officiating. Kelley died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at Goodall-Witcher Hospital in Clifton, after suddenly becoming ill at his home a short time earlier. Kelley was born Jan. 14, 1944, in Jones County. He enrolled and completed his training for the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin in 1964. He worked as a weight and license officer for 14 years until leaving in 1978. He lived in China Spring for several years, working as a building contractor. On Oct. 11, 1983, he married
Joy Benton in China Spring. In 1986, he moved to Lakeside Village, where he operated Rick’s Bait and Tackle until being elected Precinct 1 Bosque County Commissioner in 1991. He held that position until December 2000. Kelley had served on the school boards in China Spring and Kopperl, and was affiliated with the Baptist Church. Kelley is survived by his wife, Joy Kelley of Lakeside Village; daughter Monica and husband Tony Raffaele of Mineral Wells; daughter Michelle and husband Ronnie Jackson of Riesel; son Brent and wife Stephanie Kelley of Rapid City, S.D.; Brother Jim and wife JoNell Kelley of Clifton; grandchildren Ian Kelley Jennings, Reagan Elizabeth Raffaele, Meghan Kelley, Colton Jackson, and Jordan Kelley; and a number of other relatives and a host of friends. Pallbearers were Jay Sparkman, Mike Mabry, Brad Crook, Charles Jones, Adam Sowder, and Curry Johnson. Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, was in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte Orellia Aulie
Funeral services were held for Charlotte Orellia Aulie, 91, on Sunday, March 4, 2001, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at Norse, with Pastor Beverly Blackman officiating. Charlotte Aulie was born Oct. 2, 1909, in Bosque County, the daughter of Oscar M. Aulie and Cora Olivia Canuteson Aulie. She died on March 2, 2001, at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home. Aulie was baptized at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Dec. 31, 1909 and confirmed at the Church on May 25, 1924. She was a lifetime member of Our Savior’s at Norse. Her father was from Oslo, Norway, the son of Ingebret and Martea Bjornstad Aulie. After he moved to Norse, he met and married
, Cora Olivia Canuteson, born to Ole Andreas and Christina Erickson Canuteson. Oscar Aulie worked on the Canuteson farm and, in time, bought a farm on the east side of the Bosque River, raising mainly cotton. Charlotte had two sisters, Marie Isabell Aulie and Margaret Olivia Mickelson; and one brother, Ole Oscar Einar Aulie. All have preceded her in death. Her parents are buried at the Norse cemetery. Her father died when she was four years old, and her mother worked hard to raise the four children. Her mother took the job of telephone operator for the Norse Telephone Company, which since it was a 24-hours-a-day job, required the assistance of the children. The switchboard was in their home. Charlotte, along with her mother and sister, Marie, operated the telephone switchboard at Norse from 1922-1947, before moving to the family farm at Norse in 1947. Charlotte and Marie sold the farm when they moved to Clifton in 1986. Then from February until December 1997, Charlotte lived in Flint, Texas. Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home was her final earthly resting place, but the place she always considered home was the house on the farm that her grandfather Ole A. Canuteson built. She was quoted in an article in the Clifton Record as saying, “In my heart, the small pink farmhouse on the hill will always be my home.” She visited relatives in Norway in 1993 and then kept in touch with them by telephone. Survivors include her niece, Mary Ann Brooks of Temple; nephews, Charles Mickelson of San Angelo, Lloyd Aulie of Flint, Mike Aulie of Fairfield, and Denson Aulie of Pollack. Pallbearers included Kerry Don Mickelson, Joel Shay Aulie, Alan Brooks, Eric Britt Aulie, Pat Erickson, Claude White. Interment
was in Norse cemetery under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home.
Clarence (Duke) Carnes
Funeral services were held for Clarence Carnes, 64, of Clifton, on March 7, 2001, at Grand Old Gospel Lighthouse, with Bro. David Petty officiating. Clarence Napoleon Carnes was born on April 11, 1936, in Metropolis, Ill., the son of Walter and Larinia Lynch Carnes. On Aug. 25, 1982, he married
Wanda Evans in Brady, Texas. The family lived in Valley Mills for 18 years and moved to Clifton prior to his death. His church affiliation was Full Gospel Pentecost. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He loved fishing. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Carnes; children, Cindy Gregrey of Kentucky, Terry Carnes of Missouri, Dana Reeder of Kentucky, C.W. Carnes of Clifton, Geneva Carnes of Clifton; one brother, James Carnes of Whitney; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers included William Fay, Charles Lee Kelly, Franky Alvarado, Wes Brown, Leslie Ringo, and Dalton Morris. Interment
was in Clifton cemetery under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home.
