Born: 26 Mar. 1877 Williamson County, TX
Died: 22 April 1968, Ballinger, TX
Ballinger - Mrs. Sam O. Sears, 91, died at 6:30 pm Monday in the Ballinger Memorial Hospital.
She had been hospitalized since Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be held at 3pm Wednesday at the Allen Davis Chapel, with Rev. J. Martin Harrison, pastor of Church of the Nazarene here.
Burial will be in the Old Runnels Cemetery.
Born Eva Rebecca Brown, March 26, 1877 in Williamson County, she came from there to Runnels County, in 1879.
She had been living in Ballinger, since 1887.
She married Joseph L. Spoonts in 1904 in Ballinger.
He died in 1942.
She married Sam O. Sears in 1952.
He died in 1956.
She was a member of the Nazarene church.
Survivors include one daughter, one stepdaughter; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
JAMES TAYLOR DEAD; SISTER VERY ILL
Born Nov 23, 1883
Died Feb 12, 1915
When the news rapidly spread over our little city early Friday morning that James Taylor was dead, many heads were caused to drop in sorrow.
While it was known by his closest friends that he was ill, it was not generally known that his condition was serious and that death was so near.
This young man contracted pneumonia less than a week ago, and the physicians were called to see him at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Morgan on Sixth street, where he has been making his home for some time.
Every attention possible to prolong life was given the sick man, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Taylor of Norton, were notified and were constantly at his bedside during the last hours of his death.
Death came at 7:20 Friday morning, and the soul of a young man who was loved by all who knew him and whose future was bright, passed from this life.
Mr. Taylor was in his 31st year, and had lived the greater part of this time in Runnels County, and had been identified with business and social life in Ballinger, for about eight or ten years, having held positions with different firms here and was with the Higdon Melton-Jackson store up to the first of the year, when he retired from that firm.
Deceased was a member of the Baptist church, and those who were familiar with his daily life know that he lived in keeping with the teachings of his church, and his life was above reproach.
He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, his membership in that order being at Norton, where his parents reside.
REMAINS OF YOUNG MAN LAID TO REST SATURDAY
The remains of James Taylor, who died at seven-twenty Friday morning, were removed from the home of his sister, Mrs. Morgan on Sixth street to the Ninth Street Baptist Church, Saturday at one o'clock, and Rev. W.B. Adkins preached the funeral sermon, and the choir rendered a number of songs, and a tribute of honor was paid to the life that had just passed from this world.
After the services at the church, the Masons took charge of the remains and they were laid to rest in the Ballinger cemetery with Masonic honors.
A long procession made up of people from many parts of the county, and especially of the Norton community, where the parents of the deceased lived, followed the remains to their last resting place, and attested to his high standing and popularity.
Flowers made into bouquets and wreaths covered the mound that marks the resting place of one who will be greatly missed from the social and business circles of our little city.
KENNETH F. FUCHS
BALLINGER - Kenneth F. Fuchs, 71, of Rowena, went to be with our gracious Lord Friday, March 17, 2000.
Born June 10, 1928, in Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Runnels County.
He also served proudly in the U.S. Army.
He and his wife, Bernice, raised their family in Rowena, where they farmed and ranched.
Kenneth was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, an active member of the Knights of Columbus and a past parish council member.
He also served as a St. Joseph School board member and president.
Kenneth has gone to be with his beloved son, Kevin; his father, Joseph Fuchs; and his sister, Rose Marie Kasberg.
He is survived by many loved ones who will greatly miss him including his loving wife, Bernice; his children, Maryetta and Elvis Schmiedekamp, Glenda and Jake Powell, Dr. Donna Fuchs and her fiance, James Hawes, Douglas and Robbie Fuchs and Roger and Sharon Fuchs; his grandchildren, Corey and Jennifer Schmiedekamp, Jodey Schmiedekamp, Monya Matthiesen, D.J. and Derrick Fuchs, Erica, Zachary and Tyler Fuchs; and his great-grandchildren, Sherry and Brodie Schmiedekamp.
He also is survived by his mother, Annie Fuchs; sister, Annalene Hoelscher and her husband, Dutch; and two brothers, David Fuchs and his wife, Joan and J.B. Fuchs and his wife, Ethel.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 20, at St. Joseph with burial following in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home.
Kenneth's greatest joys were watching his children strive and excel in life.
An even greater joy was his grandchildren.
He loved watching them grow in each of their endeavors.
Thanks to PaPaw, we each are filled with many wonderful memories of family gatherings and hunting the "Big Buck" due to his compassion for both.
He will be sincerely missed but will remain close in our hearts as a lifelong inspiration.
Pallbearers will be Corey Schmiedekamp, D.J. Fuchs, Norman Halfmann, Scott Halfmann, Herbie Dankworth, Mark Zentner, Ricky Sturbe and Brian Strube.
Honorary pallbearer is Jodey Schmiedekamp.
John Archie Riddle
Born: 16 Oct. 1882
Died: 31 Jul 1965
WINTERS (RNS) - John A. Riddle, 82, of Winters, died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday at Winters Memorial Hospital following an illness of four months.
Funeral will be held at 10:30 a Monday at Spill Memorial Chapel with the Rev. B.T. Shoemake, paster of First Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Northview Cemetery with Spill Funeral Home in charge.
Born Oct. 16, 1882, at Brooksville, Miss., he moved to Milam County, in 1883, where he lived until 1903.
He came to Runnels County, settling near Ballinger, in 1903.
He later moved to the Winters area, where he lived for over 60 years.
He retired from farming and the family moved into Winters.
He married Effie Coudle, April 8, 1906, in Ballinger.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife; five sons, Hayett of Temple, Delton of Abilene, Andy of Abilene, and Ray and Coy, both of Abilene; one dauther, Mrs. Cecil R. Mayfield of Robert Lee; 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Effie Ann Riddle (nee Caudle)
Born: 29 July 1883
Died: 14 Jan 1968
WINTERS (RNS) - Mrs. John A. Riddle, 84, died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday in the Winters Municipal Hospital.
She had been in ill health for the past two and a half years.
Funeral will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Spill Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Harry Grantz, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Northview Cemetery.
Born Effie Ann Caudle, July 29, 1883, in Gion, Ala., at the age of 11, she moved with her family to Texas, and in 1905, they came to Runnels County, living in the Winters-Ballinger area until 1926, when the moved to Winters.
She married Mr. Riddle, April 8, 1906, at Ballinger.
He died July 31, 1965.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include five sons, Hoyett of Temple, Ray of Winters, Delton of Abilene, Coy of Abilene, Andy of Abilene; a daughter, Inez Mayfield of Robert Lee; one brother, W. S. Caudle of Hatchell; one sister, Mrs. Lillie Denton of Kingville; 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Delton Riddle
Died: March 2, 1986
Delton Jesse Riddle, 72, of Abilene, formerly of Winters, died Sunday at an Abilene hospital after a short illness.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Winters Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Northview Cemetery, with the Rev. Jamie Jett, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ronnie Newton.
A Ballinger native, he was a laborer and a Baptist.
Survivors include a son, Delton Roy; five daughters, Jackie Sue Walker, Martha Pendleton, and Glenda Angley, Paulette Baucum and Jeanie Woods; a brother, Anderson of Abilene; 20 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Delton Roy Riddle
Granbury - Delton Roy Riddle, age 63, of Granbury, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011, at his residence after an extended illness.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 23, 2011, at the family residence.
Mr. Riddle was born August 15, 1947, in Winters, Texas.
He grew up in Abilene, and moved to Dallas, where he graduated from Spruce High School.
He went on to get his HVAC degree from Eastfield College.
He then opened his own HVAC company.
If asked, Delton would tell you that his life changed the day he met his soul mate, Bobbie Roberts.
They married and became inseparable, raising a house full of daughters and then becoming grandparents to 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Delton was a member of the Church of Christ and served with the U.S. Army in Viet Nam from 1967 to 1973.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Riddle, of Granbury; daughters, Ginger Tucker of Arlington, Vanessa Kellar of Granbury, Kimberley Berman of Michigan, Vickie Sansom of Granbury and Carole Matin of Ft. Worth, and 4 sons-in-law; his mother, Eva Mae Potter of Abilene; 3 sisters, all of Abilene; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Delton Jesse Riddle; step-father, Dub Potter, and 2 sisters.
