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Cathy Ann Guillen, age 35 of Coleman, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2005 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coleman with Rev. Desmondi Obi officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Cathy was born September 8, 1969 in Coleman, the daughter of Joe Orosco and Senada Guerrero Orosco. She grew up in Doole and Millersview and attended school at Paint Rock. She moved to Coleman eight years ago from Doole. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters Senada Guillen and Paula Guillen both of Coleman; her parents, Joe and Senada Orosco of Coleman; two brothers, Bentura J. Orosco of Ft. Carson, Colorado, Raymond T. Orosco of Wilmington, North Carolina; two sisters, Lupe Martinez of Ballinger, Teresa Guillen of Jewett, Texas; grandmothers, Josephine Orosco of Snyder, Texas, Catherine Guerrero of Coleman and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Bentura Orosco and Primo Guerrero.
A Rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 2005 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.
Joseph Richard Bowman, age 76, of Coleman, died Monday, January 17, 2005 at Coleman County Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1928 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late William and Mary Lambert Bowman. He grew up in Indianapolis and attended school at Ben Davis. Joseph served in the U. S. Army as a medic in Korea. On October 1, 1950 he married
Joyce Marsh in Rossville, Georgia and she preceded him in death on March 22, 1997. Joseph was a machinist in the heating and cooling industry. He lived in Indianapolis until moving to Coleman in 1993. He was Seventh Day Adventist.
Survivors include six sons, James D. and wife Obra Samons, Joseph R. Bowman and wife Darla, Harry H. Bowman and wife Diane, Michael B. Bowman all of Indianapolis, Indiana; Richard C. Bowman and wife Cathy of Santa Anna, Texas and Marshall D. Bowman and wife Jacqueline of Coleman, Texas; three brothers, Marvin C. Bowman, Fred Bowman and wife Jean all of Indianapolis, Indiana and Farrow Bowman of Georgia; one sister, Josephine Ridgeway of Greencastle, Indiana; loving companion, Jo Ann Tharp of Coleman, Texas; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Services will be held at a later date in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The body was cremated. Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Oleta Gray Harrell, 88 years of age, passed away January 15, 2005 at Spring Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lampasas, Texas. She was born June 11, 1916 in Gouldbusk, Coleman County, Texas to Jim Gray and Amanda May Allison-Gray. She married
Raymond Harrell, September 14, 1933 in Coleman where they lived until January, 1993, when they moved to Fort Stockton, Texas to be near their daughters, Elaine Johnson and Faye Pounds. Mrs. Harrell was a member of the Esther Sunday School Class and the First Baptist Church of Coleman. She has been a resident of Lampasas since 1998.
Oleta Harrell is survived by one brother, Bill Gray and wife, Joyce of El Centro, CA; one son, Ernest Harrell and wife Oleta of Graham, TX, two daughters, Elaine Johnson of Lampasas, TX, Faye Pounds and husband Billy Bob of Fort Stockton, TX, one daughter-in-law, Oleta Perkins-Harrell of Snyder, TX; grandchildren, Othie Lloyd, Jr. and wife Georgianna of Shawnee, OK, Debbie Galvan of Austin, TX, Rita Grimes and husband Rocky of Spicewood, TX, Randall Pounds and wife Jenny of Melissa, TX, Jeanetta Anderson, and husband Rodney of Graham, TX, Charles Harrell and wife, Elaine of Graham, TX, Patricia Rogers and husband Jamye of Graham, TX, David Harrell and wife Nila of Synder, TX; 15 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, including one special nephew, who was raised as her brother, James Sessions and wife Anna of Bakersfield, CA.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Raymond; son, Alvin Harrell; son-in-law, Walter Johnson, Jr.; granddaughter Nelda Lloyd-Keith; four sisters, Gertrude Sessions, Addie Belle Sessions, Jimmie Nell Shutters, Ruby Trainham and one brother, Andrew Gray.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Services for Mrs. Harrell are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman, with Rev. John Stainislaw, minister of the First Baptist Church of Coleman, officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Memorials may be sent to Health Care Odyssey, 2010 SW H.K. Dodgen Loop, Suite 201, Temple, TX 76504.
Gabriel Diaz Rosales, age 67 of Coleman, died Monday, January 10, 2005. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2005 at Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Marty Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Gabriel was born July 22, 1937 in Coleman and was the son of Felipe Rosales and Manuela Diaz Rosales. He grew up and attended school in Coleman. He served in the National Guard for many years and married
Edelmira H. (Betty) Rodriguez on June 8, 1963 in Ballinger. She preceded him in death on September 1, 1984. Gabriel work as an auto body repairman in Coleman, was a member of the Gideons, involved in the jail ministry in Coleman and served as a Deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and James Herrera of Abilene, Dora and Mickey Salas of Coleman, Solina and Martin Martinez of Abilene; six brothers, Robert Rosales, Octaviano (Otto) Rosales, Phillip Rosales and Salatiel Rosales all of Coleman, Ezekiel Rosales and Eduardo Rosales both of Abilene; five sisters, Lydia Sanchez of Coleman, Amelia Aguirre and Juanita Castanon both of Abilene, Anita Escobar and Nena Rosales both of San Antonio; nine grandchildren, Jordan Salas, Desiree Salas, KaSondra Suarez, Jorge Suarez, Jr., Edelmara Kadra Cruz, Martin Martinez, II, G.J. Arreola, Greg Arreola and wife Crystal, Joe Angel Arreola and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four brothers, Hiram, Raul, Erasmo and Juan Rosales and one sister, Sarita Rosales.
A prayer service will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2005 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.
Uno Earl Lundvall, age 93 of Coleman, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2005 at the Coleman City cemetery, with Arthur Tanner officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Mr. Lundvall was born August 10, 1911 in Magalia, California, the son of Oscar Albin Lundvall and Rebecca Frances Empee Lundvall. He grew up in Nebraska, Southerland and North Platte were he graduated from high school. and attended Business College. He married
Thelma Thompson on September 29, 1994 in Coleman. He moved to Coleman in 1982 and was a building contractor and farmer and an Elder with Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Coleman.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Lundvall of Coleman, one son, Byron Lundvall and wife Esther of Houston, five grandsons, two granddaughters, five great-grandchildren, two step-sons, Ricky Thompson of Freeport, Texas, Kenneth Neff of Coleman and six step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son Jerry Lee Lundvall, a brother, Guy Lundvall and a sister, Eva Most.
Memorials may be made to the Jehovah’s Witnesses, P. O. Box 911, Coleman, Texas 76834.
ALBERT GARLAND DAYLONG age 79 died Sunday, January 9, 2005 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Coleman cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Mr. Daylong was born April 5, 1926 in San Angelo, Texas the son of Meridith Albert and Georgia Fay Chairs Daylong. After retiring from Chrysler Services, he began a new career with Wal-Mart. As a World War II Veteran, he became spokesman for the W.W.II Memorial, and appeared in many Wal-Mart commercials. His kindness and with will be truly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Lola Ray Daylong; three sons, James Michael Daylong, Patrick
Lynn Daylong and Timothy Curtis Daylong; one daughter, Mary Beth Daylong; one sister,
Georgia Green; grandchildren, Haley Daylong, Sean Daylong, James Daylong, Dean Daylong, Andrew Daylong and Robin Daylong; one Great-granddaughter, Raynee Ember Dunnick
Family visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
G. W. Wilson was born November 24, 1908 in Silver Valley, Coleman County, Texas, a son of Benjamin M. and Hettie Elizabeth Jones Wilson. He grew up in Coleman County and graduated from Coleman High School in 1927. On July 18, 1934 he married
Marjorie Griffith in Coleman. G. W. was a life-long resident of Coleman and served as the president of the County State Bank for many years. He was active in numerous banking organizations, Kiwanis, Jaycees, Coleman County Development Corporation and the Coleman Rodeo Association. He was a faithful member of the Elm Street Church of Christ where he served as deacon, elder, and Sunday School teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Wilson of Coleman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Monroe Bethke and Joyce and Mac Anderson all of Coleman; one sister, Oleta Thate of Coleman; five grandchildren: Marla and husband Jeff Frye of Flower Mound and their children, Jennifer (husband Jerrid) Brann, Stephanie and Andrew; John and wife Enedelia Straughan of San Antonio and their children Ariana and Celeste; Lisa Birdwell and son David of Monahans; Jodie and wife Sandra Anderson of McKinney and their children Callie, Tanner and Will; Alan and Cassie Anderson of Midland and their children MacKenzie and Maycie; two nephews, Ben and wife Debbie Scott of Coleman, David and wife Amy Scott of Christoval; two nieces, Jodie and husband Jack Baggett of Ozona and Kay Lynn and husband Steve Evans of Coleman; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Loyce Elena; his parents, a sister Billie Scott and a brother Ben Wilson.
Memorials may be made to Elm Street Church of Christ, P. O. Box 998, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Children’s Home of Lubbock, P. O. Box 2824, Lubbock, Texas 79408.
The family will receive friends at Stevens Funeral Home on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Freddie Vance Gilliam, age 67 of Rockwall, died Sunday, January 2, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Coleman City cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Mr. Gilliam was born February 5, 1937 in Coleman, the son of Paul Gilliam and Mary Knight Gilliam Sowell. He graduated from Coleman High School and was a retired Dallas businessman.
Survivors include one aunt, Lillian Vale Holland of Petrolia, Texas; one great-aunt, Era V. Collins of Coleman; three step-sisters, Marsha Varisco, Patty Brown and Julie Sowell.
He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Dr. Morris Sowell.
Lloyd Ainsworth, age 84 of Coleman, died Monday, January 3, 2005 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2005 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Coleman City cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Mr. Ainsworth was born February 17, 1920 in Wharton County, Texas, a son of Alexander Ainsworth and Cassie Lujennie Lemley Ainsworth. He grew up in Bay City and attended school in Old Gulf, Texas. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He married
Wanda Brewer on January 28, 1970 in Brownwood. She preceded him death on July 29, 1992. He worked for Marathon Oil Company in Iraan as a pumper for 33 years before moving to Coleman in 1978. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #1267 in Iraan, Phoenix Club in Abilene and a Baptist.
Survivors include two daughters, Sheila Isom Grace of Brownwood, Susan Gustafson of Tucson, Arizona; one sister, Willa Earl of West Columbia, Texas; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one nephew, three nieces and numerous great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one brother, Albert Ainsworth.
Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Eva May Farmer, 79, of Austin passed away at her home on Wednesday night, December 29, 2004 after a lengthy illness.
She was born on August 13, 1925 in Coleman County, Texas, grew up on the Morris ranch, and moved to Austin in 1942 when she married
her husband, Bill Farmer, who preceded her in death in 1999. She remained an Austin resident until her death. She was an employee of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and retired in 1987.
She is survived by her son, Marlin Farmer and wife, Deedie; her daughter, Debra Barton and husband, Don; her sister, Nina Adylotte; her brother, Mickey Smith and wife, Gussie; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and many relatives. She was also preceded in death by her son, Arlin Farmer.
Eva was a woman who placed God first and foremost in her life. She was a devoted wife and mother, who truly cherished her family. She opened her home to numerous family members and friends through the years, and many viewed her as their "second mom". Her spiritual guidance was an inspiration to all who knew her. She spent her life devoting herself to the needs of others and always placed her needs last. She was a woman who you could always depend on. Eva had a wonderful sense of humor. Throughout her entire life she could always bring a smile to your face, and warmth to your heart. She was also an avid animal lover. She enjoyed the company of her cute pug dogs, and she will surely be missed by them. Our beloved mother is at peace with God after a very long illness. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Hans Haydon and his staff for their support during these past 8 years.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, January 1st from 7:00-8:30 pm at Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 2, at 2:00 pm at Stevens Funeral Home. Chaplain John Swedlund officiating.
