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Essie Marie Caines
Essie Marie Caines, 61, passed away in Moody on June 25. Funeral services were held on June 27, at the Clifton Funeral Home, with Pastor Schibler presiding. Interment
was in the Clifton cemetery. Born Essie Marie Grubbs on Aug. 15, 1944, in Normagee, to Essie Dean Mary Karl and Robert Berty Grubbs, she attended Corsicana schools. She married
Ed Caines in Belton. Grubbs has lived in Gatesville, Corsicana, Houston, Temple, and Moody. She was employed as a hair dresser and was a Baptist. Those who knew her said that she enjoyed playing bingo, participating in nursing home activities, painting, music, and plays. She also enjoyed helping other people. She was a Christian person who loved life and loved people. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; grandmother, Lilly M. Bons; grandfather, James P. Grubbs; and grandmother, Jimmie Grubbs. Grubbs is survived by her husband, Edward Caines of Mart; brothers Roger Troy Grubbs of Clifton; Walter Berty Grubbs Sr. of Clifton; Vernon Joe Grubbs of Clifton; sister Eleatha May McDaniel of Corsicana; 13 nieces and nephews; 40 plus great nieces and nephews; her aunt Floyce Smith of Clifton; and aunt Louis Riskie of Houston. Pallbearers included Walter Grubbs Jr., Gerald Johnson, Michael Grubbs, Roger Johnson, Jessie Rogers, and David McDaniel. Clifton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Milton Matthew McClintock
Milton Matthew McClintock, 101, of Clifton, passed away Tuesday, June 20, in the Goodall-Witcher Hospital. Funeral services were held on Friday, Juen 23, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel in Meridian. Burial was in the Mitchell cemetery at Iredell, with the Masonic Lodge in charge of graveside rites. McClintock was born on Feb. 25, 1905, in the Spring Creek area near Iredell. He was a son of the late Thomas Jefferson McClintock and Lovey Anna Garrett McClintock. He was a graduate of Iredell High School and later attended John Tarleton College in Stephenville for two years and taught school for two years, prior to going to work for Shell Oil Company in the production department. McClintock was united in marriage to Aliene Woody in 1928 in Iredell. After retirement, he moved to Meridian and later to Clifton, where he lived for the past 20 years. He was a past Deacon in the Meridian First Baptist Church and a long time member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Ailene Woody McClintock of Clifton; sons, Dr. Hoyt Mingus McClintock and wife Dr. Bettie McClintock of Tombal; Joe Thomas McClintock and wife, Sue, of Eunice, NM; grandchildren, Dr. Jospeh Milton McClintock and wife, Valerie; Dr. Michael Ray McClintock and wife, Sharon; Dr. Roy Allen McClintock and wife, Stephanie; Dr. Marsha Turner and husband, Kevin; Perry McClintock, Wesley McClintock; Amy Leavitt and husband, Darren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a number of other relatives, and a host of friends. Pallbearers included Dr. Joseph McClintock, Dr. Micheel McClintock, Dr. Roy McClintock, and Perry McClintock. Lawson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Charles H. Elliott
Charles H. Elliott, 92, of Brady, died Wednesday, June 21, in Brady. He was the father of Mrs. W. Leon (Carole) Smith of Clifton and Charles David Elliott of San Angelo. Graveside services were held on Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m., at Rest Haven cemetery in Brady with the Rev. Ray Ash officiating. The family received friends Saturday morning from 10-12 at Leatherwood Funeral Home in Brady. He was born March 31, 1914, in Paola, Kan., to Charles Lewis Elliott and Pearl May (Thorpe) Elliott. On Nov. 18, 1938, he and June Christine Gresser were married
in Baxter Springs. Kan. She passed away April 24, 1974, in Brady. On June 25, 1974, he and Rheba Oleta Reeves were married
in Brady. He was a resident of the area since 1945 and a member of First Baptist Church in Brady. He worked as a tool and die maker at Loadcraft Manufacturing for many years and also worked at Howard Aero in San Antonio. He was an avid outdoorsman and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Texas Muzzleloaders Association. Survivors include a son, Charles David Elliott and wife, Trudy Amber, of San Angelo; a daughter, Carole Smith and husband W. Leon, of Clifton; a step-son, Phillip Bloomer of Low Gap, NC; and eight grandchildren, Angela Renee Brandon and husband, Andrew (Eddie), of Euless, Brandy Christine Elliott of San Angelo, Charlotte May Elliott of Dallas, Sarah Waggoner Elliott of San Angelo, William David Martin of Waco, Melanie Harvey and husband, Michael, of Clifton, Allison Leanne Smith of Waco, and Caitlin Suzanne Smith of Clifton. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Emma Rose Brandon, Molly Brianne Milbradt, and Elizabeth Ruthanne Harvey, who was born the day before her granddaddy died. He was preceded in death by his parents, both spouses, two sisters, and one step-son, Dale Bloomer. The family suggests memorials be made to the Meals on Wheels program.
Ruby Edna Jones Gloff
Ruby Edna Jones Gloff, 92, of Clifton, passed away at Goodall-Witcher Nursing Facility on Monday, June 19. Funeral services were held on June 22, at First Baptist Church of Clifton with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Interment
was in the Fairview cemetery. Gloff was born on Aug. 31, 1913, in Fairview of Bosque County, to Reuben Marshall and Christine O. Westley Jones. She attended Valley Mills High School and graduated in 1931. On Oct. 7, 1933, she married
Walter R. “Turk” Gloff. The couple had two children. Besides being a homemaker, Gloff worked at Clifton Mercantile and Winns Variety Store. She was also a member of First Baptist Church of Clifton. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and going to the movies. Those who knew her said that she was a huge fan of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys. Gloff was preceded in death by her husband and brother, Carl E. Jones. She is survived by her children, John W. Gloff of Clifton; daughter Marsha K. Eary and husband Larry of Lake Conroe; grandchildren Aaron Marshall Eary and wife Nicola of Montgomery, and Andrea Leigh Randel and husband Marcus of Killeen; great-grandchildren Brittany Eary and Dustyn Jordan. Pallbearers included Gary Jones, David Walsleben, Harold Walsleben, James Jones, Bill Jones, and Ulas “Son” Jones. Honorary pallbearer was Dr. Don Gloff. Funeral services were under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home.
Donald J. Faull
Clifton resident Donald J. Faull passed away Wednesday, June 21, in the Cedar Community Hospice in West Bend, Wis. Family members were at his side. Faull was born May 12, 1937, in Denver, Colo. He served for four years in the United States Navy following high school, and later flew combat support missions as a civilian pilot in Laos. He retired from Continental Airlines as a Captain. His death was the result of cancer. A private memorial service with family and friends will be held in Jackson, Wis. Cards and letters of condolence can be sent to the Faull family, including his children, Jim and Katy, at N160 W. 18902 Oakland Drive, Jackson, WI, 53037
Ella Stokes
Ella Bertha Minna Stokes, 85, of Meridian, passed away in the Meridian Nursing Home on June 23. Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 25, in the Clifton Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Glenn Kramer presiding. Interment
was at Laural Land in Dallas. Born Ella Bertha Minna Schraeder on Jan. 21, 1921 in Prairie Chapel, to Otto and Henriette Sada Richter Schraeder, she attended Prairie Chapel Schools. She was the youngest of six children. On Aug. 18, 1937, she married
Herbert Niemeier and the couple had two children. They later divorced. On March 10, 1980, she married
Jack Stokes. Stokes resided in Prairie Chapel and Osage in the 20s and 30s, later moving to Crawford in the 40s. She lived in Dallas for nearly 40 years before moving to Clifton and later Meridian. She worked for a manufacturing company sewing cheerleader uniforms. Stokes was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Clifton. She was also a volunteer at Goodall-Witcher Hospital, as well as other organizations. Those who knew her said she enjoyed sewing, crafts, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Stokes; children Brady Niemeier and Barbara Heuer. She is survived by her son Brady Niemeier and daughter-in-law Joyce Niemeier of Meridian; daughter Barbara Heuer of Idaho; brother Herman Schraeder of Dallas; grandchildren Charles and Cheryl Niemeier of Meridian; great-grandchildren Zachary and Emily Niemeier; six other grandchildren and four other great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Clifton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Marguerite Cannon
Mary Marguerite Cannon, passed away at her home Sunday, June 18, 2006. Cannon was born April 5, 1937, to Mary and Isidor Krenek of Lovelady. She graduated from Lovelady High School and shortly thereafter married
Joe F. Cannon of Crockett, on July 23, 1955. The two made their home in Meridian with their three sons, Joey, Mark, and Mike in 1967. She spent her first 13 years in Meridian working at Meridian Abstract Company. She and Joe bought Meridian Floral and Gifts in 1986 and spent the next 13 years working together brightening the lives of so many with flowers that were said to be only half as beautiful as she. Cannon also spent several years working at the Meridian State Park before retiring in 2004. Those who knew her said that Cannon was an incredible woman of strength and character, who cared more for her husband, sons, grandchildren, and friends than she did for herself. She was a lifelong lover of the outdoors and enjoyed spending her days hunting, fishing, and in her never-ending garden; but her greatest pleasure came from doing things for her family. She truly enjoyed life, and her kind and loving spirit was evident to all who were lucky enough to have met her. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jeff Krenek. Cannon is survived by her loving husband of nearly 51 years, Joe Cannon of Meridian; three sons, Joey Cannon of Meridian, Mark Cannon and wife Kim of Meridian, and Mike Cannon and wife Rhonda of Clifton; ten grandchildren, Amanda Rodriguez and husband Anthony, Ashley Gray and husband Byron, Andrea Cannon, Olivia Cannon, Justin Cannon, Tyler Cannon, Kayla Cannon, Brazos Cannon, Merrisa Turner and husband Rhett and Matthew Sonnier; one sister, Barbara Shupak and husband Larry of Lovelady; two brothers, Isidor Krenek, Jr. and Paul Krenek, both of Lovelady; and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends, all of whom thought the world of this very special woman. Those closest to the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she was an extraoridinary woman who will be dearly missed by so many. Memorials for Marguerite Cannon can be made to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. The Cannon family invites you to visit the Wall of Remembrance at .
Pearl Nelson
Pearl (Orbeck) Nelson, 98, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on June 27. Graveside services are to be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 30, at Trinity Lutheran cemetery on Hwy. 6 in Clifton. Nelson was born Oct. 10, 1907, the older daughter of Arne and Tennie Orbeck of the Norse community near Clifton. She met Joseph Nelson at Clifton College where they both graduated. She then attended North Texas State University where she studied Elementary Education. She taught for three years before beginning her family. On June 6, 1929, she married
Joseph J. Nelson. They lived in Denton, Lubbock, and Fort Worth, throughout their married
life. The couple were charter members of Trinity Lutheran Church of Ft. Worth where they served faithfully for the rest of their days. Those who knew her said that Nelson was an example of one dedicated to prayer, devotion, and service to her Lord, her church, family, and friends. She was a greatly loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Nelson was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years and her three sons, Ronald Wayne, David Lynn, and Bobbie Dale. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jenelle, of Garland; her grandson, Greg and daughter-in-law, Shari, of Rowlett; her grandson, Kendal and daughter-in-law, Suzanne, of Allen. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kathleen, Elizabeth, and Joseph, of Rowlett, and Payton, of Allen.
Ruby Lee Pylant New Moore
Ruby Lee Moore, of Iredell, passed away in Meridian Manor Nursing Home on Friday, June 9. Services were held at Rutledge-Jones Funeral Home, with burial in the Erath Gardens of Memory. Bro. Bill Schibler officiated. Moore was born March 5, 1908, to William Oscar and Mary Jane Cotter Pylant at their home near Iredell. In 1909, Mr. Pylant purchased a farm on the Bosque River, about one mile north of the place where Ruby was born. Members of the Pylant family have occupied the farm continuously since 1909. Family members said that she was a hard working farm girl until the family moved to Iredell in 1924. She attended the Fairview and Iredell Schools and worked in the family grocery and hardware store until she and J.G. New were married
in 1926. One daughter, Lena Rivers, was born on Oct. 26, 1927, in Carlton. J.G. was fatally injured in a work accident in San Angelo in 1929 and her daughter passed away in 1977. On Sept. 8, 1930, She married
Ervin Willie Moore in Marietta, Okla. They initially lived at Chalk Mountain, raising crops with Ervin’s father. In 1932, the couple moved to New Mexico to homestead some land near Roswell/Dexter. After about two years of this, they returned to “good old Texas” for the rest of their lives. They moved to the Pylant farm in 1935 to begin share cropping and purchased the farm in 1938. They also had a large chicken and egg operation as a means for obtaining extra income. Purchases were always made in cash as funds became available. In 1966, the couple built a new modern home on the same location as the original house. They did much of the work themselves and hired some additional “good” help. Beams were bolted, rather than typically nailed joints, making nothing but first class materials and excellent workmanship used in the construction process. Due to hard work and the onset of arthritis, Moore’s knees began to show severe deterioration in the 1970s. Crutches became a necessity by 1980. In 1984, both knees were replaced but neither of the metal replacements proved successful. As a result, crutches became her permanent partners until 2005. During her working years, she had her own tractor with an attached cultivator and worked beside her husband. They were a perfect working team. As years passed, even though she was unable to continue working in the fields along with her husband, she drove their pickup to the fields where he worked so she could observe the activity. He preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 2000. She continued to remain at home on the farm after his death for four and a half years, doing her own cooking, cleaning laundry, and other chores. Following several falls and on some occasions when she could not get up to call for help, she decided she needed to go to a nursing home. She had been a resident of Meridian Manor Nursing Home since April 11, 2005. Moore is survived by several nieces, nephews, and numerous other relatives and a host of loyal and helpful neighbors and friends. In lieu of flowers it is suggested that donations be made to the church or charity of ones choice. Funeral services were under the direction of Rutledge-Jones Funeral Home.
