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HOWARD RAY KILGORE, age 77 of Coleman died Wednesday, December 10, 2003. Graveside services with Military Honors will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2003 at the Talpa cemetery, with Rev. John Stanislaw officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Mr. Kilgore was born December 2, 1926 in Iowa Park, Texas, a son of Edward Kilgore and Anna Faye Burnam Kilgore. He was raised in Talpa and graduated from Talpa High School in 1945. He served in the United States Army and received the American Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. He returned to Coleman in 1946. He married
Geneva Hinds on January 5, 1947 in Coleman. She preceded him in death on January 10, 2002. He attended Bethany Nazarene College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was a barber, bookkeeper and insurance estate manager. He moved to Fort Worth in 1988, returning to Coleman in 2002.
He is survived by one daughter, Paula Burch of Arlington; two sons, Robert (Bob) Kilgore of Grand Prairie, Ellis Kilgore of Arlington; one sister-in-law, Glenda Klassen of Ft. Davis, Texas; one brother-ion-law and sister-in-law, Carroll and Addie Hinds of Glen Cove; five grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins.
Family visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International.
JULIA EVA SMITH, age 68 of Coleman, died Thursday, December 11, 2003 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2003 at First United Methodist Church, 500 West Liveoak, Coleman, with Dr. G. Dean Coultas officiating. Burial will follow in the White Chapel cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan, Coleman.
Mrs. Smith was born August 18, 1935 in Gouldbusk, a daughter of C.B. Draper and Decima Hill Draper. She was raised in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard Payne University with a Bachelor's Degree, majoring in Mathematics and minoring in English. She married
J.B. Smith on July 29, 1954 at the First United Methodist Church in Coleman. She taught mathematics at Coleman High School for 35 years. She was a dedicated wife, mother and teacher. Her family extended beyond her biological family to her students and the faculty with strong commitment and dedication. A part of her will be with each student she has taught and her legacy will be passed on for generations to come. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Dunson Sunday School Class.
Survivors include her husband, J.B. Smith of Coleman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Michael Lagow of Dallas, Malinda and Charles Carter of Bastrop; one brother and sister-in-law, Charlie B. and Lucille Draper, Jr. of Richland Springs; one granddaughter, Krista Carter of Bastrop and U.T.-Arlington; nieces and nephews, Kathy Draper McCarty of Henley, Texas, Charlene Draper Lindsay of Richland Springs, Texas, Teddy Draper of Dripping Springs, Texas, Gary Draper of Richland Springs, Texas, Joe Robinson and Larry Robinson both of Coleman, Judy Rasbury of Mesquite, Texas and numerous great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Barbara O’Gorman.
A family visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
A scholarship fund has been set up in memory of Julia Smith. Memorials may be sent to: Julia Smith Scholarship Fund, c/o Coleman County State Bank, P. O. Box 940, Coleman, Texas 76834.
RUBY CATE, age 87, former Coleman resident, died Thursday, December 11, 2003 at a Waco nursing home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2003 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Hammonds officiating and assisted by Rev. Gary Boyd. Burial will follow in the Coleman cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Ruby was born January 5, 1916 in Novice, Texas and was the daughter of Pete and Cleo Sneed. She grew up in Novice and attended school there. On June 6, 1936 she married
Charles Ernest Cate in Coleman and he preceded her in death on September 3, 1981. Ruby worked as office assistant for Dr. A. M. Fischer for 6 years and for Dr. M. E. Weaver for 12 years until his retirement. She became office assistant for Dr. John P. Tyson and when he moved his practice to Denison, she and her husband relocated to Denison and she worked with him for 12 years. She returned to Coleman in 1981 and while living in Coleman was an active member of First Baptist Church. Due to failing health, she moved to Waco in 1996.
Survivors include one sister, Cassie Davis of McGregor; two nieces and their husbands, Ruby Jo and Charles Crelia of Waco, TX and Judy and Jim Story of Columbus, TX; great nieces and nephews, David Crelia, Dana and husband Willie McFarland, Stephen Story and Carol Story; great-great nieces and nephews, Jasmine, Justin, Tyler, Kenny and Bryan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and an infant.
Family visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
JOYCE HENSLEY DeLAY, age 73 of Coleman, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at Community Medical Center in San Angelo. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2003 at Stevens Funeral Home with Joe Hailey officiating. Burial will follow in the Santa Anna cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Mrs. DeLay was born January 18, 1930 in Santa Anna, a daughter of Zollie LeRoy Wilson and Loys Montgomery Vercher Wilson. She grew up in Santa Anna, Coleman and Bangs and graduated from Bangs High School. She married
Graham A. (Tode) Hensley in 1950 in Coleman. He preceded her in death in 1977. She later married
Zell DeLay on April 22, 1981 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He preceded her in death in February, 1996. She lived in Knoxville, Tennessee for 15 years, retired from the Coleman T.V. Cable Company in 1980, and was a member of the Elm Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include two step-daughters, Norma Jean Richards of Haskell and Judy Bowman of Knoxville, Tennessee; one sister, Millie Robbins of Bangs; two step-grandchildren, Scott and Brady Henshaw; one step- great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews, including Glenda Hollabaugh of San Angelo and Doris McCulloch and Chrystal Jennings, both of Coleman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to the Elm St. Church of Christ, 216 West Elm St., Coleman, Texas 76834 or the Santa Anna cemetery Association, P. O. Box 670, Santa Anna, Texas 76878.
VERSAL M. SMITH, age 84, of Coleman, died Friday, December 19, 2003 at Coleman County Medical Center. Graveside funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2003 at Coleman City cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Marty Reed officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Versal was born June 20, 1919 in Jasper, Arkansas and was a son of William and Cecilia Haynes Smith. He grew up in Arkansas and at the age of 13 went to work for the CCC for 5 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theater of Operations where he received five bronze stars and a Purple Heart. Versal married
Mary Evans in October 1942 in Brownwood, Texas and she preceded him in death on May 21, 1970. He married
Barbara Gregory on November 6, 1972 in Miami, Oklahoma. He worked at Cessna Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas as a riveter and moved to Coleman in the 1960’s. He was a charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Coleman and a member of the VFW.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Smith of Coleman; daughter, Toni and husband Jack Willson of Wichita, KS; son, Mike D. Smith of Wichita, KS; four step-children, Barbara Jean and husband Bill Rorabaw of Burkburnett, Ronnie Jourdan of Andrews, Brenda and husband Johnny Christian of Coleman and Rodney and wife Susan Jourdan of Andrews; nine grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren; one brother, Willis Smith of Grove, OK; four sisters.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Family visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.
BERTHA BOWLAND, formerly of Coleman, died Wednesday, December 24, 2003, at a Georgetown nursing home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2003 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick Shultz officiating. Private burial will follow in the Coleman City cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bowland was born August 3, 1909 in Brady, a daughter of Charlie Smith and Pearl Gillmore Smith. She attended school in Lohn. She married
T.A. Bowland, Sr. on November 9, 1927 in Brady. He preceded her in death on May 21, 1981. She moved to Coleman in 1936, Burleson in 1978 and to Georgetown in 1993. She was a homemaker and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Coleman.
Survivors include two sons, T.A. Bowland, Jr. and wife Dorothy of Burleson, Lewis Bowland of Austin; one brother, Charles Smith of Bandera; one sister, Wynonna Chadwick of Carlsbad, New Mexico; four grandchildren, Bob Bowland and wife Terri of Fort Worth, Tab Bowland and wife Lesa of Granbury, Paul Bowland of Austin; Amy Garrett and husband Chris of Dripping Springs; four great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by two brother and four sisters.
HOUSTON C. CULLINS, age 89 of Coleman died Sunday, December 28, 2003 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Coleman City cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Houston was born September 29, 1914 in Coleman County, a son of Guy H. Cullins and Lelia Mae Smith Cullins. He attended school in Coleman and graduated from high school at Loss Creek. He played basketball and was on the track team while in school. He served in the United States Army during World War II, receiving the American Defense Medal, Victory Medal, American Theater Medal and E.A.M.E. Ribbon with four bronze service stars. He managed several variety stores, including Perry Brothers in Coleman, was a cattle buyer and owned Little Green Acres Nursery in Del Rio before retiring in 1982. He was an avid outdoor sportsman and member of Loss Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Austin and Dorothy Cullins of Kerrville; three sisters, Edna Burkett of Andrews; Sarah Boyle and Ruth Craft both of Coleman; eight nieces and nephews and several cousins.
Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
JO ELLA SMITH, age 79, of Bangs, died Monday, December 29, 2003 at Care, Inc. in Brownwood. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2003 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ruben Packer. Burial will follow in the Santa Anna cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Jo Ella Smith was born September 27, 1924 in Liberty, Coleman County, Texas and was the daughter of Felix and Ida Gertrude Manning Smith. She grew up in Santa Anna and attended school there. On November 10, 1939 she married
William Charlie Smith in Santa Anna and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2003. She lived in San Antonio for 35 years and moved to Bangs in 1989. While living in San Antonio she worked as a nurse in a doctor’s office and was also a homemaker. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Brownwood.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Naron of Moody, Texas and Shirley and husband Aubrey White of Temple, Texas; one son, William Clyde and wife Louise Smith of San Antonio; one brother, James Smith of Bangs; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
Family visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
WILBUR H. ELKINS, age 93, of Coleman, died Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2004 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Don Northway officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Wilbur H. Elkins was born February 5, 1910 in Coleman, Texas and was a son of the late John M. Elkins, Jr. and Maggie Alexander Elkins. He grew up in Coleman and attended school at Silver Valley and Coleman. During World War II, he served in the United States Marine Corp with the 2nd Division in the Southern Pacific. On February 2, 1946 he married
Annie Marie Harrell Phillips in Valera and she preceded him in death on November 9, 2002. For over 40 years, he was a wholesale and retail distributor for Mobil Oil. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church, Disabled American Veterans, Men’s Downtown Sunday School Class and the Evening Lions Club.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Garland and Elaine Phillips of Austin; one daughter and son-in-law, Melba and Don Marrs of Houston; four grandchildren, Cindy Kindschuh and Karen Firenza of Houston, Alan and Byron Phillips of Austin; eight great grandchildren, Maggi Kindschuh, Alex Kindschuh, Kristin Firenza, Matthew Firenza, Amanda Firenza, Kristin Phillips, Cody Phillips, Tanner Beau Phillips; three brothers, Thelbert and wife Ruth Elkins of Coleman, Winston and Evelyn Elkins of Coleman and Sam and Colleen Elkins of Bisbee, AZ.
Memorials may be made to Holiday Hill, 245 Highway 153, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Men’s Downtown Sunday School Class, c/o Thelbert Elkins, 903 S. 2nd Street, Coleman, Texas 76834.
Family visitation will be held on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
JAMES R. (JAY) IRWIN, age 84, of Coleman, died Thursday, January 1, 2004 at Coleman County Medical Center. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2004 at Coleman City cemetery with Rev. James King, pastor of Grace Tabernacle in Abilene officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
James was born November 17, 1919 in Colorado City, Texas and was a son of the late Otto and Katie Allison Irwin. He grew up in Colorado City, Abilene and other places in Texas. On February 11, 1943 he married
Ella Mae Leverett in Abilene and she preceded him in death on June 1, 1996. He moved to Coleman in 1961 and was a wrecking yard operator. He was a member of Gospel Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include one son, James W. Irwin, Sr. of Coleman; one daughter, Dorothy Helen Wright of Coleman; nine grandchildren, Debbie Rasor of Brownwood, Ricky Norway of Clyde, Danny Norway of Santa Anna, Randy Irwin of Coleman, Tim Norway of Brownwood, Tony Norway of Brownwood, Wesley Irwin of Ft. Hood, Scotty Kitchens currently serving in Iraq and Terrie Norway of Clyde; 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, Westland R. "Bud" Irwin of California; two half-sisters, Ruthie Kellie of Coleman and Dorothy Green of Bryan.
Family visitation will be held on Saturday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
