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Paul Crenshaw
FORT WORTH - Paul L. Crenshaw, 64, formerly of Colorado City, died Thursday at his home.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Greenwood Memorial Park. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. in Overton Park United Methodist Church with Dr. J. Eric McKinney, and the Revs. Mike McKee and Joe Duvall officiating, directed by Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Mr. Crenshaw was born in Douglas, Texas, and graduated from Colorado City High School in 1950 and Texas Tech University in 1954. He worked as a petroleum engineering consultant and was a member of S.P.E., A.I.M.E., Ed Robb Evangelistic Association and Overton Park United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Crenshaw of Fort Worth; four children, Mike Crenshaw of Houma, La., Kathy Sheffield of Hurst, Leigh Gregory of Ralls and Steve Crenshaw of Wichita, Kan.; his mother, Faye Hughes of Lake Montezuma, Ariz.; and eight grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to A Foundation for Theological Education, 3901 S. Panther Creek, The Woodlands 77381-2731; Overton Park United Methodist Church Mission Fund, 5001 Briarhaven Road, Fort Worth 76109; or Community Hospice of Texas, 1000 Summit Ave., Fort Worth 76104.
(Published July 6, 1997)
Raymond Vance Jennings
PAMPA - Raymond Vance Jennings, 69, formerly of the Big Country, died Friday in Amarillo.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Hook officiating, directed by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
Mr. Jennings was born in Knox City and married Frances M. Richardson in 1952 in Rule. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He moved to Pampa in 1956 and worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, of Pampa; one son, James Ray Jennings of Pampa; two daughters, Deborah Kay Myers of Pampa and Carrie Frances Smith of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Bertha McKinney of Vera and Tillie Koelder of Plainview; two brothers, Jim Jennings of Pampa and Punk Jennings of Idabel, Okla.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be sent to Crown of Texas Hospice.
(Published July 6, 1997)
Mollie Ann Phillips
BROWNWOOD - Mollie Ann Phillips, 77, died Friday in a local hospital after a lengthy illness.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Milton Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. John Villarreal officiating. Burial will be in Eastlawn Memorial Park, directed by Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Mrs. Phillips was born in Loco, Okla., and worked as a child care provider. She moved to Brownwood in 1990. She was a member of Milton Avenue Baptist Church and was the widow of Thomas L. Phillips, whom she married in 1957 in Wichita Falls.
Survivors include one son, Clayton Phillips of Austin; one sister, Hatie Yoes of Breckenridge; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be sent to Milton Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund, 702 Milton Ave., Brownwood 76801.
Visitation will be from 4-5 p.m. today in the funeral home.
(Published July 6, 1997)
O.A. 'Buddy' Rial
O.A. "Buddy" Rial, 78, died Saturday at a local hospital.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, with Dr. Darris Egger officiating. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery in Avoca.
Mr. Rial was born in Avoca, where he attended school, and moved to Abilene from Rule 27 years ago. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Avoca and Abilene Radio Control Model Club. He was employed by Halliburton for more than 26 years and worked for the Abilene Street Department. He owned and operated B.N.S. Cabinet Shop the last four years.
Survivors include his wife, Doris, of Abilene; two daughters, Charlott "Penny" (Mrs. Jim) Blncq of Reserve, N.M., and Marcella Rial of Abilene; three sisters, Ima Fielder (Mrs. Bill) Ehrhardt of Lindale, Mattie Dee Rodgers of Sloitto, Miss., and Alta May (Mrs. Bill) Little of Richardson; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 4601 Hartford, Abilene 79605.
The family will be at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today.
(Published July 7, 1997)
Brian William Fonteno
Brian William Fonteno, 88, died Thursday at a local hospital.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Masonic Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Giles officiating, directed by Curtis-Starks Funeral Home, 542 E.N. 7th.
Mr. Forteno grew up in Hillsboro and was an Army veteran. He had lived in Taylor County for 25 years. He was a Baptist and worked in food service for Abilene Country Club, West Texas Medical Center and Abilene Woman's Club.
Survivors include children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other relatives.
The family will be at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. today.
(Published July 7, 1997)
Dorothy Lockhart
DALLAS - Dorothy Lockhart of The Colony, valedictorian of Baird High School Class of 1944, died Saturday.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Restland Funeral Home Wildwood Chapel. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park.
Mrs. Lockhart moved to Dallas from Abilene in 1967 and was a member of Highland Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, J.C. Lockhart; one son, David Jay Lockhart; one daughter, Mary Ellen Lockhart; one sister, Viola Gillett of Abilene; two brothers, Darryl Young of Clyde and Charles Young of San Angelo; and four grandchildren.
(Published July 7, 1997)
Lera Light Hrbacek
ROSCOE - Lera Light Hrbacek, 82, died Saturday at a Sweetwater hospital.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Salem Lutheran Church with the Rev. Keith Kreitzer officiating. Burial will be in Roscoe Cemetery, directed by McCoy Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hrbacek was born in Roscoe and had also lived in Marble Falls. She was a beautician for Clara Wetsel Beauty Shop for many years and a member of Salem Lutheran Church. She married Gilbert Hrbacek in 1953 in Winters; he preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sisters, Eunice Darden of Roscoe and Gladys Rannefeld of Sweetwater; and three brothers, Leroy Light of Purdy, Mo., George Light of Snyder and Buford Light of Sweetwater.
Memorials may be made to Salem Lutheran Church or to the donor's favorite charity.
The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. today.
(Published July 7, 1997)
James Ellerbe
SANTA ANNA - James A. Ellerbe, 62, died Saturday at a Coleman hospital.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Northside Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin Hale officiating. Burial will be in Santa Anna Cemetery, directed by Santa Anna Funeral Home.
Mr. Ellerbe was born in Winnsboro, La., and was a retired U.S. postal clerk. He had lived in Santa Anna for 13 years and was a member of Northside Baptist Church and Santa Anna Masonic Lodge. He was an Army and Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He married Barbara Joyce Kerby in 1952 in Abilene; she preceded him in death. He married Evelyn Ferrington in 1997.
Survivors include his wife, of Santa Anna; four sons, James Ellerbe Jr. of Santa Anna, Mike Ellerbe and Bryan Ellerbe, both of Palestine, Tex., and Mark Ellerbe of Midland; four stepsons, Charles Ferrington and Don Ferrington, both of Wisner, La., Ron Ferrington of Crowville, La., and Darren Ferrington of Augusta, Ga.; his mother, Sallie Ellerbe of Santa Anna; 10 grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren and one great-grandchild.
(Published July 7, 1997)
