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Kynsie Lanae Angel
Kynsie Lanae Angel, infant daughter of Christopher and Jennifer Angel of Azel, died Sunday, November 2, 2003, in Bedford. Graveside services were held Friday, November 7, 2003, at 2 p.m. in Andrews.
Survivors include parents Jennifer and Christopher Angel; one brother, Bryson Angel of Azel; grandparents, LeeRoy and Stephani Thorp of Junction, Linda French of Odessa and Mike and Sandra Angel of Andrews.
Great-grandparents are Wayne and Patsy Taylor of Junction, Buff and Charlene Angel of Andrews and Mr. French of Odessa.
Also surviving are her aunts and uncles, Kevin and Michelle of Andrews, Robert Taylor of Kerrville and Matthew and Kennon Hooker of Junction.
Alvoy Crumbley
Alvoy Crumbley passed away Wednesday, October, 29, 2003, in Kimble Hospital following a short illness. Services were 10 a.m. Monday, November 3, in the Gentry-Fife Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Junction cemetery.
Alvoy was born to Arthur and Lou Ella Land in Arcadia, Louisiana, January 6, 1912. She married
Jack Crumbley August 13, 1930, in Kimble County. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and had worked for Buster's Laundry as a front desk clerk for seventeen years and then as a caregiver and cook for Souli Shanklin, Sr. for six years. Alvoy hand-quilted the Edward's County History Quilt that is displayed in the Edward's County Courthouse, and her peach cobbler was legendary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, and son, Billy Crumbley. She is survived by a son, Jackie Crumbley and wife, LeeAnn, of Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter, Judy Letsinger and husband, Donny, of Rocksprings; a sister, Robbie Jean Ludwick and husband, Charles, of San Angelo; daughter-in-law, Carol Crumbley of Sanderson; grandsons, Craig Crumbley, Keith Crumbley and wife, Katie, Cash Letsinger and wife, Kathryn; granddaughter, Lisa Letsinger Pennington and husband, Randy; great- grandsons, Preston Pennington and Ayland Letsinger and great-granddaughters, Sarah Pennington and Miranda Letsinger.
Edra Pearl Jackie Reville
Edra Pearl (Jackie) Reville, 97, died Wednesday, October 29, 2003, at the Hill Country Care Center in Junction. Graveside services were Saturday, November 1, at 2 p.m. in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, at San Angelo, under the direction of Gentry-Fife Funeral Home.
Jackie was born August 23, 1906, in Rogers, Arkansas, to Elton and Rilla May Greer. She married
A. G. Reville April, 1924, in Benjamin.
She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of San Angelo, the San Angelo Garden Club and the Leading Ladies of San Angelo.
Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, A. G. Reville; a daughter, Ola O’Neal and a great-grandson, Justin Browne. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Reville Hopkins and husband, Jerry, of Roosevelt; a son, Kenyon Reville and wife, Shelly, of Levelland; a sister, Faye Uzzell of Tulare, California; seven grandchildren, Cyndy Markley and husband, Mike, of Cedar Park, Ronda Stuart and husband, Jeffrey, of Ozona, Colleen Batjer and husband, Peter, of San Angelo, Wade Hopkins and wife, Trudy of Mansfield, Ken Reville and Jenny, of Leander and Sherry Reville; fifteen great-grandchildren, David, Jason and Summer Stuart, Amanda, Allison and Avery Hopkins, Kylie, Ben and Bee Batjer, Becky, Angela, Allen, Julie, Danny, Michelle and Vicki Hunter; and dear friends, Opal Perry of San Angelo and John and Darlene Bride of San Angelo.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.aubreyfifefunerals.com.
Ervin Wahrmund
Mr. Ervin Wahrmund, age 61, of Junction and formerly of Kerrville, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003 at the Hill Country Care Center following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Wahrmund was born in Fredericksburg on January 29, 1942, and he was raised on the McNutt Ranch in Eastern Kimble County. He lived in Kerrville for much of his adult life where he was a member of the Notre Dame Catholic Church. He worked as a mechanic for Bob Wilke’s Exxon from 1973 until 1984, then for Carlos Pfeister Exxon from 1984 until 1985, when he became ill. He moved to Junction in 1999 where he remained until his death.
Viewing was from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Sunday at Graham Funeral Home. A wake service was held at 6:00 pm. Sunday. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Harper with Rev. Mr. Tim Graham officiating. Burial followed in St. Anthony’s Catholic cemetery.
Mr. Wahrmund was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine R. and Ervin A. Wahrmund, Sr., and a brother, Anthony R. Wahrmund, Sr.
Survivors include his wife Bonnie L. Wahrmund; his daughter, Jackie A. Raper and husband, Lloyd; sons Glen E. Wahrmund and Gary E. Wahrmund; sisters Jocelyn Conner and husband, Melvin; Katherine Walker and husband, Hollis; and brother Vernon Wahrmund and wife Sharon; grandchildren, Amanda O. Raper, Virginia I. Raper, Lisa A. Raper and Lloyd E. Raper, III.
Pallbearers were Melvin Glenn Conner, Charles Arthur Conner, Hollis Arthur Walker, Robert Wayne Walker, Bradley Gene Walker and Charles Nathan Walker. Honorary pallbearers were Vernon William Wahrmund, Anthony Robert Wahrmund and Lloyd Raper, Jr.
The family wishes to express their special gratitude to Vista Care Hospice and the Hill Country Care Center. Memorial contributions may be made in the form of donations to Vista Care Hospice.
Leroy Ripley
Leroy Ripley, 65, of Fort Stockton, died Sunday, November 2, 2003.
He was born on April 2, 1938 in Winthrop, Arkansas and had lived in Fort Stockton since 1991. He was a Baptist and a construction worker.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, at the First Baptist Church of Alpine with burial following in the Elm Grove cemetery, Alpine.
Ripley was preceded in death by two sisters, Reba Ripley in 1969 and Connie Mills in 1977, and one son, Lonnie Ripley in 1962.
He is survived by three sons, Ronny Ripley of Junction, Larry Ripley of San Angelo and Jimmy John Ripley of Winters; two brothers, Johnny Ripley of Alpine and Roger Ripley of Fort Stockton and six sisters, Betty Reed of Sanderson, Jackie Pittillo of Fort Stockton, Patty Crawford of Tow, Joyce Kerbow of Lago Vista, Sandra Claver of Pineville, Missouri, and Kathy Agans of San Antonio. He is also survived by six grandchildren.
Mark Stephen Randolph
Mark Stephen Randolph, 39, of Buda, passed away October 25, 2003, in Austin. He was born June 4, 1964, in Rugby, North Dakota and married
Connie Rush on May 31, 1986, in College Station.
Mark grew up on the family ranch in Junction, and loved to return to hunt, ranch, entertain and find solitude.
He graduated from Junction High School in 1982 and graduated from Texas A&M; University in 1986 with a degree in range science. There he was a member of the national championship range team and two-time nominee for student of the year in the Range Science department.
Mark had a true entrepreneurial spirit and a wide range of interests and talents. His professions included real estate appraisal, owning and managing an industrial paint shop, a silk screen label business, fast food restaurants, and a heavy machinery shop. He found his niche as an investment advisor with Planto Roe & Associates in San Antonio.
Survivors include his wife, Connie, and son, Ramsey Allen, of Buda; mother, Betty Randolph of Junction; father, Frank Randolph and wife, Kay, of Junction, and one sister, Jeannie Duncan and husband, Brad, of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 27, at Buda United Methodist Church with Reverends Mark Porterfield, Sheri Stice and Carl Rohlfs officiating.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. that same day in Copperas cemetery with Rev. Carl Rohlfs officiating.
Arrangements were by Harrell Funeral Home of Austin.
Michelle Nobuko Mangus
Michelle Nobuko Manges passed away suddenly on October 17, 2003, in Austin. Michelle was born in Dallas, on January 5, 1962. Michelle and her family moved to Roosevelt, in 1970. She attended Junction grade school and high school.
Michelle is preceded in death by her father, Ralph E. Manges of Roosevelt and is survived by her mother, Ayako Manges of Roosevelt; brother Michael Manges and wife, Gloria, of Austin; and sister Karen Manges Douglas and her husband, Mark, and their daughter, Michelle’s niece, Kate Marie Manges Douglas, of Houston. Very special and long-time friends David Ledbetter of Austin and Toby Powers of Junction are among the many friends and colleagues who will miss Michelle.
Michelle was a sales professional for most of her career, achieving employee of the month three times while working for one of the country’s leading long distance service providers. As was so typical of Michelle, she was generous with her employee of the month awards, sharing her special parking space with other employees and treating her family to dinner at Sammy’s East Side Barbecue in Austin. She was a marketing major at Huston-Tillotson College in Austin at the time of her death.
Those who knew Michelle undoubtedly recall her razor sharp wit, great sense of humor and her raucous laugh. She took her talents in humor to the stages of Austin comedy clubs where she routinely finished among the top contenders on open microphone nights.
Michelle was a gifted singer who was blessed with a beautiful and natural voice. She performed in karaoke and amateur contests throughout Austin, and recorded tapes of her performances for fans, friends and family. The highlight of her musical career came when she was asked to sing lead for Butch Cassandra and the Moondance Kids when the band opened for The Incredible Wayne-O, during a tri-city tour by the internationally famous Wayne Newtown impersonator.
At the request of her family, Michelle’s version of Natalie Merchant’s “Wonder” was played at the October 20, Cedar Hill cemetery graveside service. Mike Henderson officiated at the service. Arrangements were under the direction of Graham Funeral Home of Junction. Online condolences may be made at www.grahamfuneralhome.info.
Carlton L. Massie
Carlton L. Massie, 84, of Junction passed away Saturday, October 18, 2003, at his residence. Services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, October 20, at the First Presbyterian Church of Junction. Burial followed in Junction cemetery. Arrangements were by Gentry-Fife Funeral Home.
Carlton was born October 26, 1918, to Jim and Minnie Massie in Junction. He graduated from Junction High School in 1937 and entered the Army Air Corps in 1939, serving during World War II in Africa and China.
He married
Katherine Stapp on January 18, 1948. In 1978, after 35 years of service, he retired from the Texas Department of Transportation into ranching.
Carlton was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Junction, serving as both a deacon and an elder, and a 60 -year member of the Masonic Lodge of Junction.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine Massie; two sons, Jim Massie and wife, Marty, of Midland, and Scott Massie and wife, Carla, of Junction; one step-son, Bob Walber and wife, Harriett, of Arlington; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the VistaCare Foundation(877-478-4782) or a favorite charity.
Condolences to the family may be sent to ww.aubreyfifefunerals.com.
Naomi Shook
Naomi Shook, 96, of Fredericksburg and formerly of Junction, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2003, in the Fredericksburg Nursing Home. She was born in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, on December 27, 1906. Namoi was a restaurant owner, homemaker and a Catholic.
She was married
to George Broussard and they had one daughter, Hope Lamb Couey, who, with her husband, Marvin, lives in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Naomi then married
Colonel J. Shook, and they had two children: a son, Tommy Shook who preceded her in death, and a daughter, Susan Shook Martin, who, with her husband, Bobby, lives in Junction. Other survivors include a brother, Robert Comeaux and wife, Francis, of Gulfport, Mississippi; three grandsons, Lamar Lamb of Dallas, Lance Shook and wife, Amy, of Austin and Rex Lackey of Junction; one granddaughter, Shawna Shook of Austin; and two great-grandchildren, Shonta and Camden, both of The Colony. Naomi is also survived by special family friends, Paul and Debbie Bierschwale, of Junction.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 18, at Graham Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Barker and Rev. Laurie Barker officiating. Burial followed in the Junction cemetery.
Pallbearers were Paul Bierschwale, Teddy Holekamp, Jimmy Traweek, Charles Allen, Steve Brown and Steve Couey. Kennon Stapp was an honorary pallbearer. Online condolences may be made at www.grahamfuneralhome.info.
George H. Cousins
George H. Cousins, 85, was born May 10, 1918, in Brownsville, to George W. Cousins and Fenora Mathers Cousins. George died on October 17, 2003, in his home in Spring.
George was a 33-year employee of Shell Oil Refinery in Deer Park, and was a 25-year Mason of Tucker Lodge 297 in Galveston. He was a Mayflower descendent of Miles Standish and was a 5th generation Texan of Stephen F. Austin’s 2nd colony at Alum Creek. He was a direct descendant of William H. Mathers, who was a revolutionary war veteran, and Ahijah M. Highsmith, Texas War of Independence.
George was a 1937 graduate of Milby High School and attended the University of Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William H. Daniels; and also, an infant son, Jimmie Markham Cousins. He is survived by loving wife, Mary Diane Giswold Cousins; son, George Michael Cousins; daughter, Pat and husband, Wayne Blalock; daughter, Karren Cousins; grandchildren, Robyn Cousins, Bryan and Stacey Blalock.
Services were held graveside at Forest Park Lawndale, Houston, on Tuesday, October 22, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Lighthouse Hospice 932 W. Main, Tomball, Texas, 77375, or First Presbyterian Church of Tomball 30410 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, Texas, 77375.
Inez Mozelle Benton
Inez Mozelle Benton, 78, of Menard, died Monday, September 8, in Junction.
Funeral services were held September 11, at 10 a.m. under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home of Menard, with burial in Rest Haven cemetery. Suzanne Brantley officiated.
Inez was born February 7, 1925, in Kimble County to Thomas Jefferson and Lilly McKenna Wooten. She married
Ray Benton on July 9, 1944. She was a Methodist and worked as a secretary and office manager. She was a retired employee of Heritage Funeral Home and Metropolitan Life.
She is survived by two sons, Ray Owen Benton and wife, Judy, of San Angelo and David Benton of San Antonio; one daughter, Patricia Bir and husband, Tony, of San Antonio; one granddaughter, Andrea Bir of Bosier City, Louisiana; one grandson, Marc Bir and wife, Lisa, of San Angelo; one great-granddaughter, Gabriella Bir; one great-grandson, Samuel Ray Bir of San Angelo; one sister, Yvonne Parker, and husband, John, of Junction; Peggy Decker, JoAnn Crowell and husband, Mickey, Norma and Daniel Murray; Laverne and Jim Bob Benton; Joy Faye Benton all of Menard; Lawrence and Edna Benton of Mason; sisters-in-law, Zenobia Wooten and Dixie Wooten of Junction; Doxie Wootan, Barbara Wooten of Bryan/College Station, numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Benton; brothers, Pat, JD, Frank, Don, and Charlie Wooten; sisters, Alberta Nelson and Bertha Kothmann.
The family requests donations or memorials to the Menard Library Fund or the charity of your choice.
Joe Dale Halford
In the early hours of Sept. 2, 2003, Joe Dale Halford, 51, passed from this life into the presence of his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Joe was born June 12, 1952, in Brownfield. He grew up in Midland and Odessa and attended Permian High School.
On Jan. 5, 1973, he married
Cathe Wimberley, and he remained completely devoted to her for 31 years. She was his Baby Doll, and he was her rock: steady, dependable, and totally supportive. When he said "for better or worse," he meant what he said.
Cathe and Joe raised two wonderful children, Jill and Jody. He was a proud dad who loved to brag on his kids. Jody brought Nick home for the weekend when they were in junior high, and he has been a devoted son ever since. These three have blessed Joe and Cathe with nine grandchildren who loved their Pa so much. He gave generously of his time, his money and his love, to each and every one of them.
Joe Halford was well known throughout "oil country" and never met anyone who did not admire and love him. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, knowledge about drilling rigs, commitment to excellence and absolute integrity. He would not lie for any reason, and when he gave his word, you could take it to the bank.
Joe gained his first oilfield experience at J&L; Machine working for his father-in-law, Dub Wimberley, and became an expert oilfield mechanic. Joe worked for Bridges Equipment for 15 years. His employers, Mike and Jimmy Bridges, were also his close friends. They could, and did, trust him with their business as if it was his own.
Joe was a humble man who was always surprised and honored to hear that people thought so much of him. He was a gentleman to whom the little courtesies came naturally. He was also a "man's man" who enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing or just watching the grandkids play. He was an avid NASCAR fan whose support for Dale Jarrett never wavered. He loved country/western dancing, and ladies were willing to stand in line for the best dancer around.
Joe leaves behind a loving family, his wife, Cathe; their daughter, Jill Easterling; two sons, Jody Halford and Nick Castilleja and their wives, Stacy and Elsa; one granddaughter, Krysta Halford; eight grandsons, Jonathan, Ethan and Jordan Easterling, Dustin Flowers, Colten Carrell, J.D. (Joe Dale III) Halford, Christian Herrera and Hayden Castilleja. His parents, Nell and Gene Henderson; Bob and June Hudnall; his sister, Jan Eiland and husband, Eddie; two brothers, Bobby Hudnall and Craig Halford and wife, Lisa; his niece, Jennifer Halford; and nephews, Justin, Andrew, Aaron and Jacob Eiland, Cole Halford and Ryan Parker.
Joe was very close to Cathe's family, parents, W.L. and Leona Wimberley; sister, Janis McGee; and brother, Kevin Wimberley and wife, Tonia; niece, Jana House and husband, Sgt. Jeramy House, and their children, Taylor and Katelan; nephew, Joel McGee and wife, Lisa. Joe and Cathe both had aunts, uncles and cousins who all loved him. He will also be missed by hundreds of friends.
Memorials on Joe's behalf are being accepted at Pray Texas, 8715 Andrews Highway, Odessa, 79765.
