Havran, Jewell R.
Jewell R. Havran, 97, passed away Monday, August 14, 2000 at the Munday Nursing Center. Her service was held Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Munday. Reverend Terry Sanders officiated with David Sanders & Jerry Sanders assisting. Interment followed at Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Munday, Texas under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home.
Mrs. Havran was born in Caldwell, Texas on December 27, 1902. She was a resident and homemaker in the community since 1925. Mrs. Havran was a member of the First Baptist Church of Munday.
She was married on August 4, 1925 in Haskell, Texas to William (Bill) Joe Havran. Mr. Havran preceded her in death on July 22, 1962.
Her survivors include one daughter, Mildred Sanders of Weinert, Texas; One brother, Frank Vojkufka of Lubbock, Texas; Two grandchildren, Terry Sanders of Lubbock and Jerry Sanders of Weinert, Texas; Five great-grandchildren, David Sanders of Lubbock, Amanda King of Newcastle, Texas, Kerre Thorn of Arlington, Texas, Jeremy Sanders of Weinert, Texas, Abby Sanders, of Weinert; three great-great grandchildren, Chanda and Kolton King of Newcastle and Andrew Sanders of Lubbock.
Pallbearers were David Sanders; Chad King; Aaron Thorn; Jeremy Sanders; Melvin Vojkufka; and Tony'O Mayer.
Mayfield, John Alex
John Alex Mayfield, 82, was born on January 30, 1919, in Haskell County, Texas and went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2001, in Weinert, Texas.
John Alex attended both Texas A&M and the University of Texas before serving in WWII as a Supply Sergeant on the Pacific Front. He retired from his retail grocery and restaurant business after more than 30 years.
John Alex was also engaged in the livestock and agricultural industries for over 50 years. He was a Deacon and taught Sunday School at First Baptist Church in Weinert, Texas, served on the Haskell County School Board and was a member of the Lion's Club.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Violet LaVern Mayfield; a son, Arch Mayfield and wife, Edy Lou of Plainview, Texas; two daughters, Evelyn Mayfield of Dallas and Alexia Rimmer and husband, Duane of Rockwall; three granddaughters, Adrienne Wyn Rimmer, Elyse Nicole Rimmer, and Meredith Adele Rimmer, all of Rockwall, TX; and numerous other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lee and Lura Mayfield, three brothers, Clyde Mayfield, Arlie Mayfield, and Perry Mayfield, and a sister Ferrell McCampbell.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. February 16, 2001 at the First Baptist Church in Weinert, with the Rev. Chris Powell and the Rev. Donny Harbers officiating.
Pallbearers were Johnny Mayfield, Gary Mayfield, Forest Mayfield, Jeff Teague, Mike Guess, Steve Guess, and Hal Guess.
Memorials may be made to the Weinert Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 188, Weinert, Texas 76388or Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605, or First Baptist Church of Weinert, P.O. Box 98, Weinert, Texas 76388.
Myers, Robert Gilbert
Robert Gilbert Myers was born October 5, 1911, at Munday, Texas .His parents were Robert and Flora Hunter Myers, and his grandparents were Robert Lee and Sally Myers and Mr. and Mrs. George Lee Hunter.
He married Jo Ella Elder during his senior year in college and they moved to Texas' East Texas oil field at Joinerville, where he became Commercial Teacher at Gaston Consolidated School. He later became Field Office bookkeeper for the 16 lease Normandy Oil Company. His next job was Business Manager of the Arp Independent School District. His life-time occupation turned out to be as an Executive in several councils of the Boy Scouts of America.
Myers is survived by his wife Jo Ella; two daughters and their husbands, Jo Ann and Charles Brown, and Floela and Gary Maxwell; four grandchildren and their spouses; Barbara and David Belden, Kathy and Keith Bailey, Robert Dale Parker and Melissa Mikeska, and Michelle and Allen Henley; great-grandchildren, Courtney Adams; Tori Parker, Samantha Belden, and Zachary Bailey. He is also survived by one brother and his wife, Marvin and Peggy Myers, one aunt, Elizabeth Bowden, and numerous cousins.
Funeral Services were held Monday, February 12, 2001, in the colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, with Reverend Pamela Kilpatrick officiating. Interment followed at Cook-Walden/Memorial Hill.
Honoring Mr. Myers as pallbearers were Don Partridge, Alton Bostic, Bob Reinhart, Robert D. Parker, Gary Bible, and Glenn Cooke.
Memorials may be made to the Crestview United Methodist Church Homer Weimer Endowment Fund or the Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Albus, Sister Philippa Marie
Sister Philippa Marie Albus, 90, of the Order of Saint Francis, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, in Dubuque, Iowa. Services were held at Mount Saint Francis Chapel on Monday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m. in Dubuque.
On Sunday, June 23, she would have celebrated 75 years as a nun. She taught 43 years in various Catholic schools in Iowa. When she came back to Munday to reside with her sister, Leona Michels, she taught CCD classes at St. Joseph's Parish. She also served as a substitute teacher in the Munday Public Schools.
Sister was born on November 6, 1910 to Joseph and Magdalena Albus of Rhineland, Texas. She was one of 13 children all who proceeded her in death. Her 5 sisters were: Mary Decker, Cecilia McLymont, Clara Pardo, Leona Michels, and Genevieve Kuehler. She had 7 brothers: John, Joe, Laurence, Pete, Francis, and Phillip Albus. One brother died as a child. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be sent in care of Sister Eileen Miller, Mount Saint Francis, 1340 Windsor Ave., Dubuque, Iowa, 52001.
Guffey, Don
Don Guffey, 68, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2002 in Abilene, Texas. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at Goree Cemetery under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home with Joe Hastey officiating.
Mr. Guffey was born on December 1, 1933 in Haskell County. He moved from Anson to Munday in 1999. Guffey was a retired mechanic and a member of Anson First Baptist Church.
His survivors include: one son: Mark Guffey of Hawley, Texas; three daughters: Terri Parrish of Irving, Angie Bernal of Anson, and Toni Poole of Clyde; one sister, Joy Hord of Goree; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.
Mauldin, John Paul
John Paul Mauldin died April 1, 2002 in Abilene, TX. He was born in Knox City, Texas on July 28, 1960. John Paul grew up in various cities in Northwest Texas where his father was a United Methodist Pastor, i.e. Munday, Hale Center, Morton, Dalhart, Borger, and Amarillo.
He was an accomplished dancer and musician. He received various honors for his flute playing, but his forte was Classical Ballet Dancing. He graduated from Tascosa High in Amarillo, and from West Texas A&M University in Canyon with a degree in performing arts. John Paul was a graduate assistant to directors Neil and Camille Hess of Amarillo, who were his teachers and examples.
John attended Julliard School of Dance in New York City on scholarship. He was employed by Eglesky Ballet of New York, Hartford Ballet, Fort Worth Ballet, El Paso Ballet, Lone Star Ballet, and Lubbock Ballet. He performed in the musical drama, Texas, for ten years.
John was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Abilene. He attended services at Trent United Methodist Church where his father is serving as pastor.
He is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Rex L. Mauldin of Abilene; his sister, Mrs. Joy Henderson and her husband, Major Scotty Henderson, of El Paso; two brothers, Dr. Allen L. Mauldin and his wife, Gaylynn, of Cedar Park, Texas, and Dr. Gary Rex Mauldin and his wife, Janet, of Cleburne, Texas. His brother, Mark Lynn preceded him in death in 1998.
His is also survived by eight nephews, i.e. Ryan, Ross, Josh, Chuck, Bo, Zach, Jason, and Chad; four nieces, Renee, Rexanne, Lauren Heather, and Blair; and Cheryl Mauldin of Rhome, Texas.
Services were held on Thursday, April 4 in the sanctuary of St. Paul United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Bauernfeind and Rev. Steve Chappell officiating. Burial followed in the Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Joshua Mauldin, Chuck Mauldin, Ross Mauldin, Ryan Mauldin, Jason Mauldin, Chad Mauldin, Bo Henderson, and Zach Henderson.
The family has requested that memorials be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church in Abilene or Trent United Methodist Church.
Moore, Wynette Farmer
Wynette Farmer Moore, 80, of Munday, Texas died Monday, April 1, 2002. Mrs. Moore was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born on January 19, 1922 in Knox County and was raised in Knox City. She attended Texas Tech University and Tarleton University. On June 1, 1941, she married W.R. Moore, Jr. of Munday, TX. During World War II, while Mr. Moore was overseas, she worked at General Dynamics in Ft. Worth supporting the war effort. Following Mr. Moore's return in 1945, the couple moved back to Knox County where they raised their 4 children. Mrs. Moore served as Den Mother for the local Cub Scout Pack and a Troop Leader for the local Girl Scout Troop. As an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Munday, Mrs. Moore was a Sunday School teacher as well as a Youth Leader. She continued to be an active member of the church and an enthusiastic volunteer throughout her life. In more recent times, she enjoyed traveling with her husband as members of the Texas Wheat Board. Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband, W.R. Moore, Jr; her two daughters and sons-in-law, Millie & Jack Booe of Lubbock, TX and Martha & Phil Moore of Ft. Collins, CO; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill & Jerre Moore of Las Vegas, NV and Ben & Joy Moore of Medical Lake, WA; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial Contributions may be sent to the Fellowship Building Fund of the First United Methodist Church of Munday.
Moore, Leonard
Leonard Moore, 86, of Munday died Sunday, August 31, 2003, in Knox City.
Graveside services were held at Johnson Memorial Cemetery at 2 p.m. on September 2, 2003 with Rev. Randy Gressett officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. Moore was a refrigeration technician. He was born on May 25, 1917 in Morgan Mill, Texas. On December 31, 1945 he married Zonell Berry. They then moved from Knox City to Munday in 1950.
Survivors include his wife, Zonell of Munday; two daughters, Barbara Collins of Munday and Janet Seel of Burkburnett; two sons, Richard of Seymour and Raymond of Munday; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Thompson, Jana Lynn
Jana Lynn Thompson, 50, formerly of Munday and Plano, Texas, passed away Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003 at her home in Blissfield, MI.
Jana was born on December 10, 1952 in Boger, Texas, the daughter of James and Charlene (Landess) Baker. She was married on July 10, 1970 to Don Thompson. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Munday, Texas, before moving to Michigan last year.
Surviving is her husband, Don Thompson of Blissfield, MI; two sons, Geoffrey Shane Thompson and Richard Lynn Thompson, both of Blissfield; her parents, James (Ilene) Baker of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Charlene (Jim) Martin of Boger, TX; and one grandson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:00 am at the Church of Christ church in Munday, Texas. Visitation will be Friday from 6 - 8 pm at the McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in Munday. Burial will be in Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Munday, TX.
Horsch, Ronald "Ronny"
Ronald "Ronny" Horsch, 64, of Munday, Texas formerly of Wellington and Oxford, Kansas, Superintendent for Hunt Oil Company died Tuesday, March 18, 2003 in the province of Marib, Yemen.
Ronald was born the son of Paul Peter Horsch and Marie Felicia (LaForge) on December 18, 1938 in Wellington, Kansas.
On June 3, 1961 he and Gloria JoNena Wise united in marriage at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Wellington, Kansas.
Ronny was a truly blessed man who was dedicated to God, and his family. He loved farming and working in the oil fields. He was a living husband, father and grandfather, and will remain in the hearts of everyone he touched.
He is preceded in death by a brother Ben Horsch, nephew Jeff Horsch, nieces Felicia Horsch and Katherine Mary Horsch.
Survivors include his wife Gloria of the home; daughter Neana Sneed and her husband Jeff of Wellington, Kansas; sons Kurt Horsch of Oxford, Kansas, Dane Horsch and his wife Debbie of Oxford, Kansas and Joel Horsch and his wife Andria of Lee's Summit, Missouri; grandchildren, Arielle Horsch of Wellington, Kansas, Olivia Sneed of Wellington, Kansas, Preston Horsch of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Michaelyn Horsch of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Shanna Tibbs of San Diego, California and Deric Tibbs of Wichita, Kansas; great-grandchildren Kailey Klein of San Diego, California and Kannon Klein of San Diego, California; parents Paul and Marie Horsch of Wellington, Kansas; brothers Bill Horsch and his wife Lynda of Wellington, Kansas, Jim Horsch and his wife Helen of Richmond, Texas, Tom Horsch and his wife Ruth of Goddard, Kansas, Doc horsch and his wife Cristal of Fort Scott, Kansas, Terry Horsch and his wife Janice of Wellington, Kansas, Mike Horsch and his wife Kristi of Wellington Kansas, and Kenny Horsch of Wellington, Kansas; sisters Mary Ellen Horsch of Wellington, Kansas, Linda Smith and her husband Franklin of Summerville, South Carolina, Paula Gill and her husband Steve of Wellington, Kansas, Sammie Nugen and her husband Gregg of Wellington, Kansas, and Patti Johnson and her husband Roy of Lewisville, North Carolina; numerous nephews and nieces and a host of friends.
Mass of the Christian burial was celebrated 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at the First United Methodist Church, 202 West Harvey, Wellington, Kansas, Rather Michael Garrahy, Pastor Brad Huckabee and Father Andrew J. Seiler will officiate.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Vigil service was at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 210 North B Street, Wellington, Kansas.
A memorial has been established in his name and loving memory with the Harvest Christian Fellowship Church Youth Fund, 200 North Main Street, Seymour, Texas 76380. Contributions may be mailed of left at the funeral home.
Arrangements by the Day Funeral Home, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington, Kansas.
Raynes, R.W. (Gob), Sr.
R.W. (Gob) Raynes, Sr., of Weinert, passed away on January 7, 2003 at his residence. Services were held Thursday, January 9, 2003 at the First Baptist Church in Weinert at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Donnie Harbor and Rev. Steve Peace officiating. Burial followed at Weinert Cemetery under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in Munday, Texas.
Mr. Raynes was born in Buffalo Gap. He was one of eleven children born to Mike and Mary Raynes. The family moved to Aspermont, Texas when he was six years old. Bob attended school in Bomarton and Goree through the ninth grade. He then went to work to help support the family.
Bob met Crystella Wiggins in Iraan, Texas in 1936 and they were married on February 11, 1938. They moved to Weinert in 1943 and began farming. He continued to farm until 1975. He also managed the Haskell Grain Elevator in Weinert for 15 years.
While working and raising a family, Bob also coached football and basketball at Weinert High School in 1943. Bob loved all sports and supported and encouraged all the youth in Weinert for many years.
He is survived by his wife: Crystella Raynes of Weinert. Bob and Crystella had six children: Roberta (Pinky) and husband, Frank Jenkins of Haskell, Texas; Bobby Raynes and wife, Betty, of Weinert; Mary Nell and husband, Donald Coltharp of Seymour, Texas; Patsy Lee nad husband, George Shawver of Holliday, Texas; Dorothy and husband, Bill jetton of Brownwood, Texas; and Delores and husband, Ronnie Stewart, of Munday; two adoptive children: Patsy Hutchinson and Freddie Wiggins; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Loyce Robinson of Decatur, Texas; Christene Roberts of Seminole,Texas; and Lou Huntsert also of Seminole.
He was preceded in death by his mother and dad and four brothers and three sisters.
Pallbearers were: Danny Stewart, Mike Stewart, Shane Stout, Tiffen Mayfield, Donald Griffis, Bobby Jenkins.
Richards, Lera Louise
Lera Louise Richards, age 79, passed away in Seymour, Texas on Tuesday, January 7, 2003. Services for Mrs. Richards were conducted on Saturday, January 11, 2003 with graveside rites officiated by Fred Seales and Junior Peddy. Burial took place in the Vera Cemetery under the direction of Archer Funeral Home in Seymour.
Lera Louise Holder Richards was born June 19, 1923 in Goree, Texas to Benjamin Randolph and Annie Holder. She was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Knox and Baylor Counties. She and Ruben B. Richards were married June 27, 1938. He preceded her in death after 63 years of marriage on July 12, 2002. She was a hardshell Baptist.
Mrs. Richards is survived by: one son, Jerry Richards and wife, Marianne of Shallowater, Texas; two daughters, Shirley Porter and husband, Bobby of mineral Wells, Texas and Joyce Richards of Seymour, Texas; five sisters, Ina Scarbrough of Munday, Texas; Billie Lambeth of Las Vegas, Nevada, Allene Seale of Goree, Texas, Melma Parker of Seymour, Texas, and Vera Plimpton of Ennis, Texas; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
The family request donations be made to the Vera Cemetery Association or the Vera Community Center.
Thompson, Francis
Francis Thompson, age 87, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2003 at Swisher Memorial Hospital in Tulia, Texas. Services were observed at Central Church of Christ in Tulia on Wednesday, January 15, 2003. Graveside Services were conducted at Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Munday with Adrin Fletcher officiating.
Mrs. Thompson was born February 26, 1915 in Munday, Texas and was a graduate of Munday High School. She went to Amarillo College for two years. Mrs. Thompson moved to Swisher County in 1954 and worked as a grocery checker and retired at the age of 81 She married Hershel "Red" Thompson on December 7, 1935 in Munday. He preceded her in death on April 9, 1991. She was a member of Central Church of Christ and a member of the Womens division of the Chamber of Commerce, RSVP, and the Senior Citizens. She also took part in the Home Demonstration Club in Munday and in Tulia.
Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Joe Bob and Sharon Thompson of Tulia, Texas; two grandchildren, Jacob and his wife, Angela Thompson of Farwell, Texas and Jennifer and her husband, Jeff Smith of Merkel, Texas; one great grandson, Derek Smith of Merkel, Texas.
Atkinson, Charles W.
Charles W. Atkinson of Goree passed away Thursday, May 25, 2000 at the age of 67. His services were held Saturday, May 27, 2000 at the Goree First Baptist Church. Reverend Lenard Brothers officiated and Sandy Lambeth assisted. McCauley-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of the services and interment was held at the Goree Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Wilde, Lyndel Lambeth, James Peek, Kent Trainham, Bob McWhorter, and Jimmy Harlan.
Mr. Atkinson was born in Goree, Texas on January 11, 1933. He lived in Houston from 1955 until 1979 when he moved back to Goree, Texas and became the Chief chemical plant operator. Mr. Atkinson entered the service in 1951 serving in the Texas National Guard and army reserves.
Mr. Atkinson and Margaret Lee were married on October 1, 1966 in Houston, Texas. His survivors include his wife, Margaret of Goree; two sons, Jerry Dan Atkinson of Killeen, TX and Charles Scott Atkinson of Grand Prairie, TX; one daughter, Mariann Wallace of Houston, TX; four granddaughters, LeeAnn O'Shea Atkinson, Christy Wallace Hames, Chera Atkinson, and Charli Atkinson; two grandsons, Charles Matthew Atkinson and Charles Bradley Atkinson.
Hicks, J.D.
Long-time Munday resident, J.D. Hicks, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2000. He was 82 years of age. Services took place on Thursday, may 18, 2000 at First Baptist Church in Munday. The Reverend Randy Gressett officiated with Dr. H.B. Graves assisting. Interment followed in Brushy Creek Cemetery in Haskell County. McCauley-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of the services.
Mr. Hicks was born on July 11, 1917 in Haskell County. He moved to Munday in 1979 where he was a farmer. Mr. Hicks was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Munday.
He and Flora Routon were married on December 10, 1937 in Munday. She preceded him in death on July 13, 1995. Mr. Hicks and Aree Tidwell were married on September 3, 1996 in Munday.
Survivors include his wife, Aree, of the home; 2 sons, Glendon Hicks of Seymour, Tx and Don Hicks of Jefferson City, Missouri; six grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were John Loftin, Doug Donoho, Clarence Searcey, Joe Tidwell, Robert Elliot, and Robert Hosea. Honorary pallbearers were the deacons of First Baptist Church.
Mildred Hendrix Graves
Mildred Graves died at the age of 71 on Thursday, March 24, 2000 at Munday Nursing Center. Services were held Saturday, March 26, 2000, at the First Baptist Church in Munday. Rev. Randy Gressett officiated. Burial services followed at Johnson Memorial Cemetery with McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Graves were born on March 6, 1928 in Knox County, Texas. She married Clyde Roscoe Hendrix Jr. on November 18, 1945 in Munday. Mr. Hendrix preceeded her in death on April 15, 1979. She married Dr. H. B. Graves Jr. on January 5, 1981 in Munday.
Mrs. Graves was a Social Service Consultant for Beverly Enterprises for several years and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Gilliland Baptist Church and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Munday.
Survivors include her husband: Dr. H. B. Graves Jr. of Munday, Texas; one daughter: Melissa Josselet of Munday, Texas; two sons: Don Hendrix of Nocona, Texas and Jerry Hendrix of Abilene, Texas; thirteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one stepson: Ben Graves of Boston, Mass.; two stepdaughters: Phoe McGuire and Tori Hicks, both of Haskell, Texas; mother: Ola Yost of Munday, Texas; one brother: Foy Yost of Nyland, California.
Pallbearers included: Charles Scharrock, Jimmy Driver, Lendon Walling, Wendell Partridge, Robert Hosea, and Mark Reed.
The family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, Ambulance or Cemetery Fund.
Barnett, Joe B.
Mr. Joe B. Barnett, 95, passed away in Clovis, New Mexico on December 19, 1999 at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Services were held Thursday, December 23, 1999 at the church of Christ in Clovis. Ministers for the services were Jerry Kendall, Gary Bodine and Jim Gammon. Burial took place at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Barnett was born on December 11, 1904 in Roscoe, Texas. He married Addie Smith on September 10, 1927 at Poughkeepsie, Arkansas. He was a retired minister, having lived in eight states and worked with 13 congregations. He retired in January 1972 and moved to Clovis to be near his daughter and son-in-law and other relatives. He held meetings and campaigns in 22 states and Canada.
Mr. Barnett was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years in September,, 1992, 2 daughters - Jo Ann in August of 1939 and Annette in January of 1940.
Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Caruth and Melburn Johnston of Clovis, New Mexico; grandchildren, Pam, Patti, Penny and Perry and their mates; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers included Kenneth Jones, Don McCasland, Bob Norris, Curtis Tabor, Jim Cox and Doug Williams.
Memorials may be made to Freed-Hardeman University, 158 Main Street, Henderson, Tennessee 38340.
Kuehler, Leo
Leo Kuehler, 96, of Waco, died December 28, 1999 in a Waco nursing home. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 1999, at Saint Louis Catholic Church with the Reverend Msgr. Mark Deering officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. Kuehler was born August 6, 1903 in Rhineland, Texas. He moved to Waco in 1985. He married Beatrice Herring on July 7, 1931. She preceded him in death on June 6, 1992. He was a retired farmer and laundry owner.
Survivors include: 4 daughters, Virgie Mae Beaty of McKinney, Texas, Lorene Barrett of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Lou Moore of Waco, Marlene Kineman of Brookport, Illinois; two sons, E.L. Kuehler of Arlington, Donnie Kuehler of Fort Worth; one sister, Theresa Albus of Munday; two brothers, C.A. Kuehler of Brownfield, A.J. Kuehler of Munday; 27 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren.
Grandsons served as pallbearers for the services.
Memorials may be made to Reicher Building Fund, 2102 N. 23rd, Waco, Texas 76708.
Beecher, Pauline Harlan
Lifetime Goree, Texas resident Pauline Harlan Beecher passed away on Sunday, December 26, 1999 at the age of 85.
Funeral services for Mrs. Beecher took place on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at the First United Methodist Church in Goree with the Reverend Don Travis of Amarillo, Texas officiating. Interment took place in the Goree Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home.
Mrs. Beecher was born in Goree, Texas on October 10, 1914. She was a homemaker and a member of the Goree First United Methodist Church.
She married Pete Beecher on October 10, 1934 in Benjamin, Texas. He preceded his wife in death on October 2, 1985.
Survivors include: three daughters, Joyce Greenwood of Goree, Texas, Nell Haskin of Lipan, Texas and Gayle Hudson of Goree, Texas; eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers were Wade Haskin, Mark Haskin, Jason Harris, Joel Greenwood, Tommy Neil Greenwood, Andy Gannaway, Reece Walker and Rickey Redder.
Dutton, Willerford Aubrey, Jr.
Willerford Aubrey Dutton, Jr., 80, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2002 at the Munday Nursing Home in Munday, Texas. Services were held Monday, October 7, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Haskell, TX. The service was officiated by the Reverend Allen Brooks and assisted by Mr. Dutton's grandson, Wayne Hester, under the direction of Holden-McCauley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Willow Cemetery in Haskell.
Mr. Dutton was born September 11, 1922 in Waco, Texas. He attended Baylor University where he received a BBA. Mr. Dutton served his country in the United States Air force during the World War II. Mr. Dutton resided in Weinert, Texas for 31 years where he owned the Fairway Grocery Store and was a salesman for Best Foods. He was active in Civic Affairs in Weinert in the 50's. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Haskell, TX. Lions Club, The American Legion, and an active gardener specializing in residing sweet potatoes. He loved to fish and hunt and he loved Dallas Cowboy football.
Survivors include his wife, Zetta Lee Tidrow Dutton, of Haskell; a daughter, Sandra Guinn of Burleson; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Janice Dutton of Munday; a daughter and son-in-law, Bill and Sheila Hester of Rochester; a son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Lynda Dutton of Odessa; a daughter, Ruthie Watson of Abilene; a daughter and son-in-law, Carl and Lisa Milburn of Haskell; a step-son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Shirley Short of Rochester; step-son and daughter-in-law, Cliff and Mynea Short of Haskell; a step-daughter and son-in-law, Floyd and Cindy Sellers of Baird, 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren that he dearly loved.
Mr. Dutton was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ruth Earhart and Willerford Aubrey Dutton, Sr, his brother, Travis, first wife, Thelma Pearl Oman Dutton; and a granddaughter, Andrea Guinn Williams.
The family request that memorials and/or donations be made to either the American League Scholarship Fund, or the Baylor University Scholarship Fund in member of Willerford Aubrey Dutton, Jr.
Blair, Almeda B.
Almeda B. Blair, 84, of Munday, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2002 at an Abilene hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2002 at Munday Church of Christ with Reverend Larry Fitzgerald officiating assisted by Adrin Fletcher. Burial will be in Willow Creek Cemetery in Haskell directed by McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in Munday.
Almeda was born on June 8, 1918 in Carter County, Oklahoma. She moved to Odessa and then to Munday in August 1981. She was a homemaker and a member of Munday Church of Christ. Almeda drove a school bus in Odessa for 15 years for E.C.I.S.D. and also drove a church bus and taught Bible classes. Almeda married Doyl Aaron Blair on December 25, 1934 in Haskell. Mr. Blair preceded her in death on July 22, 1995.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two children, Johnnie I. Blair and Gary Don Blair.
Survivors include two sons, D.A. Blair, Jr. of Odessa and Elton Blair of Newcastle, Texas; one daughter, Zora Woods of Pittsburg, Texas; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-children.
Brooks, Lee Roy
Lee Roy Brooks, 95, of Wichita Falls formerly of Goree, Texas and Lake Kickapoo died Sunday, September 19, 2004 at Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas.
Graveside was held on Monday, September 20 at Goree Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in Munday, Texas. Jim Hamilton officiated.
Mr. Brooks was born August 8, 1909 in Hefner, Texas. He was a carpenter and a Methodist. He and Lucy Mathews were married June 22, 1935 in Vera, Texas. He resided at Lake Kemp since 1985.
Survivors include his wife: Lucy Brooks; two daughters: Jerry Massey and husband Jimmy, of Wichita Falls, Texas and Nancy Struck and husband Philip, of Odessa, Texas; five grandchildren: Rhonda Palmour and husband Terry; Ricky Struck and Lori Martin, all of Odessa, Texas; Phyllis Massey of Houston, Texas and Scott Massey of Wichita Falls, Texas; eight great-grandchildren: Mandi Mayhew and husband Mark of Granbury, Texas; Kristi Allbright and husband Mike; Cody Palmour and wife Jayda; Lacie Kelly, Kayla Kelly and Kaci Palmour all of Odessa; Amanda Martin and Laura Martin of Phoenix, Arizona; three great great grandchildren: Kimberleigh and Shelby Mayhew of Granbury, Texas and Jaylea Palmour of Odessa, Texas.
Hertel, Elnora Anna
Elnora Anna Hertel, 95, died Saturday, September 18, 2004 in Munday Nursing Center. Services were held on Monday, September 20, 2004 at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Father Leo Schloemer officiating. Burial were immediately followed in the Saint Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Rhineland, Texas under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in Munday, Texas.
Mrs. Hertel was born January 11, 1907 in Knox County, Texas. She was a homemaker and member of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Rhineland, Texas. She and Walter Richard Hertel were married February 26, 1924 in Rhineland, Texas. Mr. Hertel died in 1957.
Survivors include three sons: Walter M. Hertel of Munday, Texas; Charles T. Hertel of Midland, Texas and Don W. Hertel of Benjamin, Texas; one daughter: Rosellen Albus of Lubbock, Texas; one sister: Rosa Brown of Paris, Arkansas and one brother: Matt Verhalen of Knox City, Texas; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Tim Hertel, Scott Hertel, Craig Hertel, Kent Hertel, Brett Glen and Tracy Cartwright.
Morrill, Don E.
Don E. Morrill, 94 of Benjamin passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2004 in Wichita Falls. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2004 at Benjamin Cemetery with Reverend John Gillispie officiating. Services are under the direction of Mansell-Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. Morrill was born on September 15, 1910 in Kimball, Nebraska, the son of Arthur Eroy and Florilla Colton Morrill. He married Evelyn Windingstad. She preceded him in death in 1980. He was employed as a Dairy Manager in El Paso from 1954 to 1980. He had lived in Knox County since 1998 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Benjamin.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Charles and Reba Morrill of Benjamin; brother Harold Morrill of Washington; sister Cecile Eckert of Forest Grove, Oregon; and granddaughter Leslie Morrill of Houston.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Wichita Brazos Museum and Cultural Center care of Knox County Historical Commission.
Tomlinson, Austin (Jr.)
Austin (Jr.) Tomlinson, 58, died Wednesday, September 15, 2004 in Denton, Texas. Graveside services were held Friday, September 17, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Munday, Texas. With Adrin Fletcher officiating. Burial was immediatly following in the Munday Cemetery under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in Munday, Texas.
Mr. Tomlinson was born December 13, 1945 in Haskell, Texas. He was a member of the Munday Church of Christ and a farmer. He married Cathy Clower January 13, 1967 in Munday, Texas.
Survivors include: Wife: Cathy Tomlinson of Denton, Texas; two sons: Jody Scott Tomlinson of Hendrix, Oklahoma and Sammy Paul Tomlinson of Hendrix, Oklahoma; two daughters: Diana Lynn Cope of Justin, Texas and Penny Lee Tomlinson of Denton, Texas; one brother: David Tomlinson of Union Grove, Alabama and two sisters; Eve Moore of Longview, Washington and Karen Selby of Denton, Texas; one step sister: Vickie Lewis of Seymour, Texas and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jody Tomlinson, Sammy Tomlinson, Larry Tomlinson, Terry Tomlinson, Tony Tomlinson, Herman Redder, Pat Hobert and Thomas Cope.
Kuehler, Reinhard Frederick
Reinhard Frederick Kuehler, age 86, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2005 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Christian Wake Services were held at 5:30 P.M. Thursday, at the Seymour Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with Deacon Jim Novak officiating. Funeral mass was said at 1:30 P.M. Friday, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Seymour, with Father Jeremy Myers, Friar Richard Eldredge, pastor, and Deacon Jim Novak officiating. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rhineland, under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Kuehler was born March 23, 1919, in Rhineland, Texas, to Tony and Caroline Wilde Kuehler. He married Florine Decker on April 7, 1948, in Rhineland, Texas. He had lived in Rhineland and Morton, Texas, before coming to Baylor County in 1954. He was U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Seymour.
He is survived by his wife, Florine of Seymour, Texas; by four daughters, Doris Jean Head and her husband, Bill of Southlake, Texas, Phyllis Krauss and her husband, John, of San Antonio, Texas, Karen Sawyers, and her husband, Dan, of Flower Mound, Texas, and Mary Lynn Mills and her husband, Mark of Colleyville, Texas; by four sons, Tony Kuehler, and his wife, Desni of Copper Canyon, Texas, Harry Kuehler and his wife, Debra of Houston, Texas, Steve Kuehler and his wife, Luanne of Katy, Texas, and Bob Kuehler, and his wife, Meredith of Thornton, Colorado; by 17 grandchildren and 2 Great-grandchildren; by three sisters, Emma Duesterhaus and Dot Myers, both of Munday, Texas, and Ellen Franklin of Levelland, Texas; by two brothers, Ben Kuehler of Seymour, Texas, and Alfred Kuehler of Rhineland, Texas; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family asks that memorials be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund, 207 W. Pecan, Seymour, Texas 76380; or to the VITAS Hospice, 1400 8th St. C3South, Ft. Worth, Texas 76104
Guffey, Don
Don Guffey, 68, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2002 in Abilene, Texas. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at Goree Cemetery under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home with Joe Hastey officiating.
Mr. Guffey was born on December 1, 1933 in Haskell County. He moved from Anson to Munday in 1999. Guffey was a retired mechanic and a member of Anson First Baptist Church.
His survivors include: one son: Mark Guffey of Hawley, Texas; three daughters: Terri Parrish of Irving, Angie Bernal of Anson, and Toni Poole of Clyde; one sister, Joy Hord of Goree; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.
Mauldin, John Paul
John Paul Mauldin died April 1, 2002 in Abilene, TX. He was born in Knox City, Texas on July 28, 1960. John Paul grew up in various cities in Northwest Texas where his father was a United Methodist Pastor, i.e. Munday, Hale Center, Morton, Dalhart, Borger, and Amarillo.
He was an accomplished dancer and musician. He received various honors for his flute playing, but his forte was Classical Ballet Dancing. He graduated from Tascosa High in Amarillo, and from West Texas A&M University in Canyon with a degree in performing arts. John Paul was a graduate assistant to directors Neil and Camille Hess of Amarillo, who were his teachers and examples.
John attended Julliard School of Dance in New York City on scholarship. He was employed by Eglesky Ballet of New York, Hartford Ballet, Fort Worth Ballet, El Paso Ballet, Lone Star Ballet, and Lubbock Ballet. He performed in the musical drama, Texas, for ten years.
John was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Abilene. He attended services at Trent United Methodist Church where his father is serving as pastor.
He is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Rex L. Mauldin of Abilene; his sister, Mrs. Joy Henderson and her husband, Major Scotty Henderson, of El Paso; two brothers, Dr. Allen L. Mauldin and his wife, Gaylynn, of Cedar Park, Texas, and Dr. Gary Rex Mauldin and his wife, Janet, of Cleburne, Texas. His brother, Mark Lynn preceded him in death in 1998.
His is also survived by eight nephews, i.e. Ryan, Ross, Josh, Chuck, Bo, Zach, Jason, and Chad; four nieces, Renee, Rexanne, Lauren Heather, and Blair; and Cheryl Mauldin of Rhome, Texas.
Services were held on Thursday, April 4 in the sanctuary of St. Paul United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Bauernfeind and Rev. Steve Chappell officiating. Burial followed in the Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Joshua Mauldin, Chuck Mauldin, Ross Mauldin, Ryan Mauldin, Jason Mauldin, Chad Mauldin, Bo Henderson, and Zach Henderson.
The family has requested that memorials be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church in Abilene or Trent United Methodist Church.
Moore, Wynette Farmer
Wynette Farmer Moore, 80, of Munday, Texas died Monday, April 1, 2002. Mrs. Moore was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born on January 19, 1922 in Knox County and was raised in Knox City. She attended Texas Tech University and Tarleton University. On June 1, 1941, she married W.R. Moore, Jr. of Munday, TX. During World War II, while Mr. Moore was overseas, she worked at General Dynamics in Ft. Worth supporting the war effort. Following Mr. Moore's return in 1945, the couple moved back to Knox County where they raised their 4 children. Mrs. Moore served as Den Mother for the local Cub Scout Pack and a Troop Leader for the local Girl Scout Troop. As an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Munday, Mrs. Moore was a Sunday School teacher as well as a Youth Leader. She continued to be an active member of the church and an enthusiastic volunteer throughout her life. In more recent times, she enjoyed traveling with her husband as members of the Texas Wheat Board. Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband, W.R. Moore, Jr; her two daughters and sons-in-law, Millie & Jack Booe of Lubbock, TX and Martha & Phil Moore of Ft. Collins, CO; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill & Jerre Moore of Las Vegas, NV and Ben & Joy Moore of Medical Lake, WA; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial Contributions may be sent to the Fellowship Building Fund of the First United Methodist Church of Munday.
Hansard, J.L.
Services for J.L. Hansard, 62, of Brownfield were held Friday, November 8th in the Brownfield First Baptist Church with Reverend Randy Land of officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfielkd Funeral Home.
Mr. Hansard died Tuesday, November 6th in Brownfield.
He was born May 31, 1940 in Terry County and was married to Lorene "Mickey" Armstrong on December 27, 1958 in Brownfield.
Mr. Hansard was raised in Meadow and graduated from Ropesville High School. He was employed by Amoco as a pumper for 26 years. He also served as a Brownfield Volunteer Fireman for 17 years prior to his retirement. He coached girls' softball, boy's Little Dribblers and boys' Little League. He was a Baptist.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters - Rhonda Kay Duncan of Brownfield and Kelly Hansard of Grand Prairie; two sisters - Bettie Jane Garza of Seminole and Willie Lee Eldredge of Wellington; his mother - Betty Hansard of Brownfield and two granddaughters - Kelsey and Alex Duncan.
Memorials may be made to the XYX Club, 101 S. D Street, Brownfield or VistaCare Family Hospice, 7606 University, Lubbock, 79316.
Munoz, Virginia
Mrs. Virginia Munoz, age 94, passed away on November 17, 2002. Graveside services were observed on Monday, November 18, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. at the Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Munday. The Reverend Randy Gressett of First Baptist Church in Munday officiated with arrangements under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home.
Mrs. Munoz was born in Hawley, Texas on December 4, 1907. She was a homemaker and a member of Munday First Baptist Church. She married Eusedio (Rudy) Munoz on November 5, 1942 in Munday. Mr. Munoz preceded her in death on December 8, 1972.
Survivors include two sons, Angel Munoz of Munday and Simon Chavez of Ulysses, Kansas; eleven grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; 29 great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Daniel Martinez, Fidel Rodriquez, Mickey Jackson, James Smith, and Jerry Gray.
Green, Ruby Mae
Ruby Mae Green, beloved Mother and Grandmother began her celebration of eternal life in the Lord Jesus Christ on March 9, 2005. Preceding her to his celebration are her husband Elmer L. Green, three sons Jerry, Bill and Earl, three grandchildren Tim, Allison, Scott and one great grandchild Travis. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Eastside Baptist Church in Haskell with Reverend Danny Manross officiating. Burial was immediately following in the Rule Cemetery under the direction of Holden McCauley Funeral Home in Haskell.
Ruby was born on October 14, 1911 to William and Maude Jennings in Montague County. She married Elmer Green on March 9, 1929 in Belcherville, Texas, she was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a charter member of the Sonshine Ladies, Hannah's Sunday school class and WMU. Ruby enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, loved to crochet and was very good with the willow switch when her children needed it. She always loved being with all of her family and will be greatly missed by them all.
She is survived by her son Harold and his wife Betty Green of Anton, two daughters Sue Hawkins of Baird and Leona and her husband Bobby Hanson of Haskell; daughter in law Lillie Green of Munday; sister Emma Lee Bedrock; brother Tommy Jennings; thirty grandchildren, fifty great grandchildren and twenty great great grandchildren; grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Warren, Billye Doris Morton
Billye Doris Morton Warren, 79, a retired administrative assistant, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, in Arlington.
Funeral services were held Thursday at Calvary Chapel of Arlington and the graveside service was held on Friday at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock.
She was born August 31, 1921, in Goree. Mrs. Warren was a member of Calvary Chapel of Arlington and a retiree of Devro, a division of Johnson & Johnson in Lubbock. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, enjoyed cross-stitching and reading, and loved the study of history. She was an excellent decorator, and her family and friends enjoyed going to her home. She was a caretaker, and for many years took care of family members when they were ill or needed help.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Weldon "Sam" Warren; 14 brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren.
Her survivors include; son, Troy Warren and wife, Pat of Arlington; daughter, Lynda Stevens (widow of Tommie), of Lubbock, son, Johnny Warren and wife, Sue, of Trinidad, Texas; daughter, Debbie Hennig and husband, Ray of Wolfforth; sister, Imogene Leflar and husband, Welton, of Munday; granddaughters, Keila Hensley of Lubbock and Tonda Sykes of Arlington; grandsons, Steve Warren of Arlington, Troy Warren Jr. of Stafford, Jim Stevens of Hurst, Tim Stevens of Bedford, Johnny Warren of Garland, Sammy Joe Warren of Fort Worth and Matthew Hennig of Wolfforth; 24 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
