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| 751 | Obituary: Dwight Durward Crow, 72, of Seaside, died on May 24, 2017 in Seaside. He was born on April 11, 1945 in Spokane, WA the son of Earl & Donna Lovelace Crow. He was raised in Hermiston and received his education there. As a kitchen help employee during his working years he was employed at the State Hospital in Pendleton, Fairview, and also worked for the Forest Service at Sand Lake. He also worked at a furniture factory in Pilot Rock and the Army Depot in Hermiston. He retired from the Fairview State Hospital. Mr. Crow came to the Seaside area from Waldport, OR in 2009. Over the years he enjoyed jewelry making, fishing, crabbing, beach walking, and bodybuilding. He was also an accomplished bull rider, stock car racing, motorcycle racing, arm wrestling, and boxing. Mr. Crow is survived by his longtime partner Leona Sisson of Seaside, OR; his daughter Kalinn Prouty of Hermiston, OR; his brother Mike Crow of Seaside, OR; sisters Earlene Jacobs of Hermiston, OR and Sherry Graham of Anchorage, AK. Also surviving is his step daughter Dottie Tunget of Seaside, OR; son-in-law Bart Prouty Jr of Hermiston; and his step son Marshall Sisson of Umatilla, OR. He is also survived by 11 Grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Memorial Services will be held at the Lighthouse Christian Church, 88786 Dellmoor Loop Road, Warrenton, Oregon on Saturday, June 12th at 3:00PM. Ocean View Funeral & Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.OceanViewAstoria.com. (Published by Ocean View Funeral Home of Astoria, OR) | Crow, Dwight Durward (I8315)
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| 752 | Obituary: E. GORDON GOLDSMITH SR., 89, of Tampa, died Tuesday. A native of Titusville, he had lived in the Tampa Bay area 54 years. He was a retired candy broker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Tampa. He is survived by his wife, Violet; two sons, E. Gordon Jr. and William N., both of Tampa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Duval Funeral Home, Nebraska Avenue Chapel. (Published in The Tampa Tribune on March 2, 1989) | Goldsmith, Edward Gordon Sr. (I9386)
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| 753 | Obituary: E.P. Leonard Dies At 73 Services for Everett Putman Leonard, 73, will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Owens-Brumley Funeral Home chapel. Miss Sarah Culburtson of Ray Memorial Presbyterian Church will officiate. Leonard died Saturday in a Wichita Falls hospital. He was born Oct. 16, 1889, in Augusta, Ga., and had lived here for 15 years. He made his home at 3914 Colquitt. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle; two sons, Preston and Willard Leonard, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Katherine Thurman, Utica, N.Y.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Frances Mayberry, Chicago, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park. The family request that memorials be made to Ray Memorial Presbyterian Church. (Published in The Wichita Falls Times on November 18, 1962) | Leonard, Everett Putnam (I490)
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| 754 | Obituary: Earl McIntyre Dies in Denison Mr and Mrs. J.B. McIntyre were called to Denison, Friday, May 23, due to the death of his brother, Earl S. McIntyre, 71, who died at his home following a heart attack. He had lived in Denison for 47 years and had been in ill health for a number of years. Survivors include his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Frank Scofield of Denison; one brother, J.B. of Bowie; five sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Leonard and Mrs. Vera Rogers of Wichita Falls; Mrs. Virginia Blaskowsky of Weslaco; Mrs. Velma Hearne of Piermont, Calif., and Mrs. Beth Halston of Texarkana; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Johnson-Moore Chapel in Denison with the Rev. J.F. Ellison officiating. Mr. McIntyre was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. Graveside services was conducted by Odd Fellows Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August along with a family reunion here in Bowie at the J.B. McIntyre home. (Published in The Bowie News on June 3, 1965) | McIntyre, Earl Steven (I452)
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| 755 | Obituary: Earline LeBleu Angerstein Necaise, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on January 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Arsan LeBleu; her mother, Dora Taylor; her husbands, Ben Angerstein and Everett Necaise. Survivors include her children, Debra Thomas, Donna May (David), and Ben Angerstein, Jr. (Tracy); 7 grandchildren, Alicia Allen (Aaron), Brandy Stiles (Nicholas), Amber May, Cory May (Sarah), Erin Sweeney, Ashley Sweeney, and Aden Angerstein; and 9 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Earline was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was also known for her love of Cajun cooking. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation will be form 9 - 10 am in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 39105. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com (Published by Riemann Family Funeral Home of Long Beach, MS) | LeBleu, Earline Marie (I7286)
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| 756 | Obituary: EARLY - Pete Ford, 57, formerly of Brown County, died Wednesday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Oakland Cemetery with Rueben Packer officiating, directed by Heartland Funeral Home. Survivors include two sons, Blaine Ford and Bryan Ford, both of Burleson; two daughters, Chrissy Dawson of Brownwood and Cherri Ford of Amarillo; one brother, Jerry Ford of Friendswood; one sister, Myrna Sponhauer of Oregon; and two grandchildren. (Published in The Abilene Reporter-News on January 16, 1999) | Ford, Ira Verle (I11082)
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| 757 | Obituary: Eason A. Crow CAMPBELL - Eason Alonzo Crow, 67, formerly of Holcomb, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday at Park Central Hospital in Springfield. He had lived in the Mountain Grove Nursing Home for several years. Mr. Crow was born Sept. 21, 1918, in Holcomb. He was a member of the Holcomb Church of Christ. Surviving are one brother, J.C. Crow of Holcomb, and a sister, Mildred Burch of Monticello, Ind. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Stanfield Cemetery near Clarkton. Lynn Akin will officiate. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Poplar Bluff Daily American Republic on September 22, 1985) | Crow, Eason Alonzo (I9753)
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| 758 | Obituary: Eastland - Monica Lynn Vincent "Lynn" of Eastland passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Eastland Memorial Hospital, A private graveside service will be held at Friday April 17, 2020 . Visitation will be held from 11-5pm Thursday April 16, 2020 at North's Funeral Home. Monica was born December 19, 1954 in Bryan, TX to Jane Vincent and Curtis Allen Vincent. She studied nursing and loved Barrell racing with her horses. She had 3 beautiful daughters Anita, Michelle, Shere. She also has 11 grandchildren. that thought the world of her Life began again for lynn when she met her soul mate Chris Hollis. During her life after raising her children, she loved the country out doors, and watching the rain. Fishing was always an outlet for her to talk to god and pray for others. Lynn was quiet, kind and immenseley generous to family and strangers. Her presence was always humble and calming. Lynn was preceded in death by father Curtis Vincent, husband Glenn Gordon, son Joe Ben Viertel Vernon Willis, granddaughter Christy Gordon, Pamela Jo Larkin, and Maternal grandparents Thomas and Fanie Stutts. Left to cherish her memories are: mother Jane Viertel and step father Ervin of Brenham, TX daughters Anita Gordon of Abilene, Amy Gordon of Abilene, and Shere' Thompson of Las Vegas NV. grandchildren, Christy, Adison, Unique, Vejronica, Velicia, Sherry, Kendra, Takota, Bralyn, Tyrell,Colby Rosco, Christy Hollis and Step-son C.J. Rasco, and the love of her life Chris Hollis of Eastland. and a host of extended family and many friends. Online Condolences may be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com (Published in The Abilene Reporter News from April 14 to April 15, 2020) | Vincent, Monica Lynn (I11806)
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| 759 | Obituary: Eddie J. Talbot, 77, of Port Acres died Friday at Golden Triangle Convalescent Center. A native of Rayne, La., he was a longtime resident of Port Acres. He was a retired carpenter supervisor for Texaco with 46 years of service and a member of Port Acres Masonic Lodge No. 1303. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Clayton-Thompson Funeral Home in Groves with the Rev. Martin Bordages officiating. Masonic burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A wake will be 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Edna Zimmerman Talbot; a son, Michael Talbot of Lake Charles, La.; two daughters, Theresa Wolf and Peggy Viator, both of Port Acres; a brother, Dudley Talbot of Port Neches; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. (Published in The Port Arthur News on October 8, 1994) | Talbot, Eddie Joseph (I4623)
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| 760 | Obituary: Edna E. Crowe, 72, of De Soto, died March 24, 2000, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. Mrs. Crowe was a homemaker. The funeral service was March 27 at Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel in De Soto with burial in Valhalla Cemetery in Pagedale. Among survivors are two sisters, Enia Faye Scheffler of De Soto and Margaret Henson of Perry, Ga.; three brothers, Charles Harris of Lake Saint Louis, Carl Dean Harris of De Soto and William Harris of Canalou, Mo.; and one grandchild. (Published in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch on April 3, 2000) | Harris, Edna Eulene (I8244)
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| 761 | Obituary: Edna Zimmerman Talbot, 84 of Port Arthur died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at a private care facility. A native and lifelong resident of Port Arthur, she was a homemaker. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. Anthony Mozhikuzhy officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors include one son, Michael Talbot of Portage, Ind.; two daughters, Peggy Viator and Theresa Wolf, both of Port Arthur; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. (Published in The Port Arthur News on January 30, 2001) | Zimmerman, Edna Elfrieda (I4640)
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| 762 | Obituary: Edward B. Huff of Mesquite Texas passed away on 01-16-2012. Mr. Huff was born on 09-03-1919. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 19, 2012 at Grove Hill Memorial Park. (Published in Dallas Morning News on January 17, 2012) | Huff, Edward Browning (I7983)
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| 763 | Obituary: Edward Earl "Ed" Brown, age 93 entered into eternal life on July 7, 2022. Ed entered into this life on May 23, 1929 in Port Arthur, Tx to James B. Brown and Bertha (McCormick) Brown. Ed was the third of four children born to James and Bertha Brown. He attended public school in Port Arthur and graduated from Stephen F. Austin Senior High School. Ed's talent as a gifted musician developed at an early age and he subsequently followed in the footsteps of his older siblings as a member of the high school band and in his own band playing dances in the local area. After high school, Ed attended Lamar State College of Technology (now Lamar University) and also served in the United States Army (1951-1953) in the Counter Intelligence Corps (Army CIC) supporting the rebuilding of Japan after World War II. Ed married his childhood sweetheart Anna Vivian Talbot in 1952 and together they raised three children, Judith Kim, Natalie Ann, and Mark Gerard Brown. After serving in the Army, Ed enrolled in Sam Houston State University and earned his first Bachelor's Degree in Music. Following graduation he worked in the Missouri City school district as a band director and later in the Port Arthur area where he continued teaching band until a family member (who was a physician) encouraged him to consider a career change pursuing a career in pharmacy. Ed and Vivian relocated the family to Austin, Texas in 1961, where he enrolled in the University of Texas College of Pharmacy and earned his second Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy in 1964. Ed practiced pharmacy for 50 years, as recognized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, working the first half of his career at Walgreens and the remainder at Randall's until his retirement in 2015. He met many wonderful friends and colleagues during his tenure as a pharmacist at both Randall's and Walgreens and was especially thankful for the support of his boss, Frank, at Randall's, as well as the numerous pharmacists and pharmacy techs who helped him for many years. Ed enjoyed vacation trips to many places including a family trip to Colorado in 1967, and quarterly meetings with his siblings at various tourist locations across Texas starting in 1988. Other memorable trips included Hawaii in 1985 where he ventured into Hanauma Bay for snorkeling, and a cruise to Cozumel in 2009 to celebrate his 80th birthday! He also enjoyed annual trips to the Texas Gulf Coast where he loved to sit and watch the seagulls and pelicans gliding across the water at the Padre Island National Seashore. Ed also enjoyed watching Texas Longhorn teams especially the Longhorn Baseball Team during their regular season and at the College World Series for many years. Ed is preceded in death by his parents, James and Bertha Brown, older brother James L. Brown, Sr., and sister Geneva (Brown) Hargraves, and brother-in-law Roger Hargraves and Vivian Brown. He is survived by one brother Thomas Brown and sister-in-law Esther Brown of Tulsa, Oklahoma; children Judith Kim Hajek and husband John Hajek, Jr., Natalie Ann Brown, and Mark Gerard Brown; three grandchildren, John Travis Hajek, Edward Scott Hajek, and Michelle Renee (Brown) Flores, all of Austin, Tx, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed loved his children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews and was very proud of all of them. He was truly blessed with many friends and extended family, especially Bill and Janet Labonville and their children William (wife Jessie) and Kristine (husband Shane) and their children whom he loved and considered to be part of his family. The family would like to thank Dr. Allen Sonstein and his staff for the excellent care provided to our father and grandfather (30+ years) and Dr. Sukanya Burugu and staff following the retirement of Dr. Sonstein. We sincerely thank each and every specialist (too numerous to list) who cared for our dad most of his life. Dad also received excellent care from the nurses and staff at Buckner Villas and their skilled nursing center in his final months. Thank you also to Rolanda, his caregiver since January 2021 for her kindness and assistance to our dad. In accordance with his wishes there will be no formal funeral service. A gathering of family and friends for Edward will be held Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, TX 78660. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com for the Brown family. (Published by Cook-Walden/Captial Parks Funeral Home of Pflugerville, TX) | Brown, Edward Earl (I4730)
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| 764 | Obituary: Edward Joseph Clement Jr., 63, died Thursday, May 27, 2004, in his residence. Mr. Clement was a native of Rayne and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Landry High School and worked for Keebler Cookie Company, Sunbeam Bread Company, and Guth Dairy as a route salesman for many years. His passion was for artwork and drawing. He is survived by his daughter, Charmain Rebecca Emmons; one son, Chad Wayne Clement; one brother, Dr. Richard Clement; and one grandson, Nicholas Matthew Emmons, all of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Ray Menard will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday. (Published in The Lake Charles American Press on May 28, 2004) | Clement, Edward Joseph Jr. (I5455)
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| 765 | Obituary: Edward Joseph Clement, 78, of Calimesa died Monday of lung cancer at Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital in Loma Linda. Clement, a native of Louisiana, lived in Calimesa 40 years. He was a Marine veteran of World War II. He is survived by two sons, Richard and Edward, both of Lake Charles, La.; two step-daughters, Betty Jacobs of Redlands and Janet Jordan of Galveston, Texas; and eight grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area 1, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. (Published in The San Bernardino Sun on June 10, 1992) | Clement, Edward Joseph Sr. (I3684)
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| 766 | Obituary: Edward L. "Eddie" Anderson, 63, an employee of American National Life Insurance Co., passed away at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie, Texas, on Tuesday, October 31, 2000. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, November 2, 2000, 6-8 p.m., at Wayne Boze Funeral Home, 1826 West Highway 287 Business, Waxahachie. Graveside services are scheduled for Friday, November 3, 10 a.m., at Waxahachie City Cemetery, officiated by Dr. Richard Reed. (Published by Wayne Boze Funeral Home of Waxahachie, TX) | Anderson, Edward Lee Jr. (I7253)
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| 767 | Obituary: Edward Noel Hudgens, age 82, passed away April 13, 2016. He was born on September 9, 1933 to Henry Leo Hudgens and Lourene Hudgens in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was raised in Oklahoma. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on July 3, 1951 and served during the Korean War. He served as a deck hand on the USS Currier. He received the China Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Ribbon, and the National Defense Service Ribbon. After his discharge, he married Jean Tidwell Hudgens. They were married for 30 years. He was married to Joan Hudgens for 28 years. Noel Hudgens was employed by the Corpus Christi Fire Department for 25 years. He was also a Director of Fire and Safety at West Texas A&M for 10 years. Noel is survived by his wife Joan Hudgens of 28 years. His daughter LaRae Meyer (Tim Pigott) of San Antonio, Texas. Son Randy Hudgens (Regina Hudgens) of Blanco, Texas. His siblings Alice Hudgens of Barling, Arkansas, John (Julie) Hudgens of Rolfe, Iowa , David (Brenda) Hudgens of Corpus Christi, Texas, James (Joanne) Hudgens of Sallisaw, Oklahoma. His grandchildren Lauren and Stephanie Meyer of Austin, Texas. His great grandchildren Rosalie and Willow Rankin of Austin, Texas. The honorary pallbearers will be Randy, John, David, James, and Tim. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the Corpus Christi Professional Firefighters Relief and Outreach Find. Memorial services will be held at 9:00am, at Reid Chapel on April 22, 2017 with Inurnment to follow. To share words of comfort please visit: www.seasidefuneral.com (Published in The Corpus Christi Caller-Times on April 19, 2017) | Hudgens, Edward Noel (I4321)
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| 768 | Obituary: Edward S. McBride, Rayne Resident, Succumbs Friday RAYNE, La. - Edward Scott McBride, Sr., 59 year old life-long resident of Rayne, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday at the Veteran's hospital in New Orleans following an illness of one year. Mr. McBride was born March 13, 1894 in Rayne. Time of funeral services have not been set pending the arrival of a son, Lt. Edward McBride, jr., who was in Baltimore, MD., to spend Christmas with his wife and her family. Last rites will be conducted at the St. Joseph's Catholic church in Rayne with burial in the church cemetery. Until the hour for last rites the body will remain at the Gossen Funeral home. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion, Arceneaux Post 77 of Rayne, of which Mr. McBride was a charter member and past commander. He was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife, the former May Plattsmier; four sons, Lt. McBride, Sidney and Harold McBride of Rayne, and Warren McBride, who is stationed with the Navy at Key West, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Leleux of Estherwood and Mrs. Dan Leleux of Rayne; one brother, Walter McBride of Rayne; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Privat and Miss Ella McBride of Rayne, and three grandchildren. (Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on December 26, 1953) | McBride, Edward Scott Sr. (I3797)
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| 769 | Obituary: Edward Scott McBride, 94, of Kingsville, Maryland, passed away on August 20, 2017, due to complications of old age. Edward was born in Rayne, Louisiana on July 18, 1923. He graduated from St. Joseph High School. After World War II, he continued on to receive a degree in Agriculture from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and masters credits at LSU. Ed was married to Marie Elizabeth McBride (nee Schaadt) on September 3, 1953; they were married 64 years. At the age of 17, Ed entered the Army and fought at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked. During World War II, he became a Section Sergeant in charge of Angle and Fields of Fire. He drilled and trained men and served in combat in New Guinea and Dutch East Indies. He spent a total of 46 months in the Pacific War Theatre. With the outbreak of the Korean War, he was called back into service as a Second Lieutenant. He received a Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster from two injuries on a reconnaissance mission in North Korea. After the war, he was in the Army's Central Intelligence Division when he came to Maryland's Fort Hollabird where he met and married Marie Elizabeth McBride (nee Schaadt). His only child, Scott, was born 11 months later. After leaving active duty, Ed worked for Davidson Chemical and Olin Matheson consulting for and selling agricultural products to farmers and other businesses in Maryland. In 1957, Ed and Marie acquired a dairy farm in Harford County which they managed until 1962 when interstate 95 was built through the property. After the dairy farm, Ed and Marie bought apartment houses in Baltimore City and renovated and sold them along with other properties. He enjoyed boating on the Chesapeake Bay, riding and breeding race horses, RV camping and watching his grandchildren grow. He was also active in the Middle River Rotary Club and the Crescent Yacht Club for many years. Ed is survived by his wife, Marie McBride, his son Scott McBride, daughter in law Anne McBride, his grandchildren Christopher and Zachary McBride, step granddaughter Sabrine Hasan and his brothers Warren McBride, sister in law Ruth McBride, Harold (Hammy) McBride and sister in law Betty McBride and other family and friends. Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Edward S. McBride, Sr., and Zulma Plattsmire McBride, his brother Sidney McBride, his sisters Marylyn LeLeux, and Kathleen LeLeux, and grandson, Jordan McBride. The family will receive friends at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A. 11750 Belair Road in Kingsville on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 3-5 & 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11:00am. Interment in Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the National Association on Mental Illness and the Jerusalem Mill Foundation (Published by Lassahn Funeral Home of Kingsville, MD) | McBride, Edward Scott Jr. (I4006)
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| 770 | Obituary: EDWIN J. BECK died Sunday, November 16, 2008 in Denton at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by parents, Frank and Lillian Beck and son, Michael Beck. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Fletcher Beck of Denton and son Patrick and wife Tracy Beck of Denton. He was a member of the Catholic Church; a 1948 graduated of St. Thomas High School in Houston and served in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. He worked with the Boy Scouts of America with sons attaining rank of Eagle Scout. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier with 30 years of service. Graveside service will be Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton. (Published in Houston Chronicle on Nov. 18, 2008) | Beck, Edwin Joseph (I52)
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| 771 | Obituary: Edwin Krupala, 82 of San Angelo died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2001. Edwin was born April 3, 1918 in Rowena. He married Viola Drgac on November 21, 1947 in Wall and was a member of the Wall Brethren Church. He joined the U.S. Air Force in September of 1942 and served in Alaska and the Aleutian Islands during World War II. He helped build the first and second church buildings for the Wall Brethren Church. He was a farmer in Wall and he retired in 1986 and moved to San Angelo. He was a member of the Wall Young Farmers, Wall Fire Department, the Mutual Aid Society of the Unity of the Brethren, the SPJST and he served as past officer of Wall Brethren Sunday School and Board of Elders. He loved the outdoors and gardening and always shared his vegetables with his neighbors. He was also known for making rohlicky for family and friends. His smile and wit was a blessing to us all. He was very proud of his family and was always quick to brag about his granddaughters and particularly his great-granddaughter. Survivors include one daughter, Judy Holik and husband, Stanley, Jr. of San Angelo; two granddaughters, Amy Roe and husband, Jason of San Angelo, and Jill Holik of Austin; one great-granddaughter, Madeline Roe of San Angelo; three sisters in-law, Emily Krupala of Wall, Clarice Drgac of San Angelo and Dorothy Kokes and husband, Louis of San Angelo, two brothers-in-law, J.D. Drgac and wife, Loretta of Odessa and Hubert Drgac and wife, Noemi of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Edwin was preceded in death by his wife, Viola; brother, Emil Krupala; sister in-law, Evelyn Drgac; and three brothers in-law, Marvin, Albert and W.C. Drgac. Service was at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 27 at Wall Brethren Church with the Reverend Tommy Tallas officiating. Burial followed in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Johnson's Funeral Home. The family wishes to express its thanks to VistaCare Hospice, the staff at Regency House Care Center and the nursing staff on 5 South at Shannon Hospital for their care of Edwin. Pallbearers were J.D. Drgac, David Lane, John Krupala, Robert Krupala, Jason Reed and Jason Roe. The family requests memorials be made to Wall Brethren Church, VistaCare Hospice or a charity of one's choice. (Published in The Vestnik SPJST Herald on April 18, 2001) | Krupala, Edwin Oldrich (I1906)
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| 772 | Obituary: Edwin Sanford, 34, of LaMarque, Tex., died in Houston, Tex., Tuesday from an apparent self - inflicted gunshot wound. Funeral services for Mr. Sanford will be at 3 p.m. today in Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel of West Monroe with the Rev. Pearcy Keene officiating. Burial will be in the Beulah Cemetery near Calhoun. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Barbara Sanford; two sons, Edwin Sanford Jr. and Kevin Eugene Sanford; one daughter, Miss Rebecca Dianne Sanford, all of LaMarque; seven brothers, Buck Sanford, Jimmy Sanford, Donald Sanford, all of Calhoun, Vollie Sanford Jr. of Bakersfield, Calif., Kenneth Sanford of San Antonio, Tex., George Sanford of LaMarque and Eugene Sanford of Lafayette, Calif.; and six sisters, Mrs. Flo Kurtty of Midwest City, Okla., Mrs. Beatrice Worley of Monroe, Mrs. Laurice Templeton of Houston, Mrs. Delores Miller of San Antonio, and Misses Sherry Sanford and Linda Sanford, both of Calhoun. (Published in The Monroe News-Star on June 12, 1970) | Sanford, Edwin (I12592)
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| 773 | Obituary: EL CAMPO - John William Burstrom Jr., 55, of 313 S. Mechanic St., owner and operator of Johnny's Sport Shop, was pronounced dead on arrival at a Palacios hospital Saturday afternoon from an apparent heart attack occurred on a fishing trip. Mr. Burstrom was born June 1, 1921, in El Campo, and was a member of the Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Coast Guard. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Wheeler Funeral Home with the Rev. Lloyd Nixon officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Blossom Burstrom of El Campo; two daughters, Mrs. Nan Lee Fenton of Houston and Mrs. Marian Dodd of Corpus Christi; his mother, Mrs. Otellia Stephenson of Houston and two grandchildren. (Published in The Victoria Advocate on August 29, 1976) | Burstrom, John William Jr. (I7846)
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| 774 | Obituary: El PASO, Texas - Charles Martin Daigle, 72, of El Paso was buried Monday, March 6 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. He died Thursday, March 3. He was retired from the Air Force, a 1933 Cathedral High School graduate and a USL graduate. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Daigle and the former Laura Marie LeBlanc; and a brother, John Harry Daigle. Survivors include a sister, Mary Helen Borel of Austin, Texas; and five brothers, James and Brother Thomas Daigle, F.S.C. of Lafayette, Frank Daigle of New Orleans, Richard Daigle of El Paso and Jack Daigle of Germany. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on March 13, 1988) | Daigle, Charles Martin (I533)
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| 775 | Obituary: Elaine Gattis aged 86 of Nimmons died Thursday April 6th in the Piggott Hospital. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Denzie Ray Gattis and Franklin Gattis, both of Nimmons, and Raymond Gattis of St. Louis; seven daughters, Mrs. Oma Banks of Marble Hill, Mo., Mrs. Patricia Ellis of St. Louis., Mrs. Dorothy Owens, Mrs. Polly Owens and Miss Brenda Gattis, all of Nimmons, Mrs. Fay Simmons of East Alton, Ill., and Mrs. Jo Ann Sterns of Kennett, Mo., 24 Grandchildren and nine Great grandchildren. Funeral was Sunday at Nimmons Church of Christ by Rev. Albert Lemmons. Burial was at Nimmons Cemetery by Russell Funeral Service. | Gattis, Elaine (I8415)
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| 776 | Obituary: Elaine Vandiver, 86, of Amarillo, died Thursday, May 3, 2001. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Llano Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Field officiating. Arrangements are by N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Vandiver was born in Amarillo and lived her entire life here. She was a graduate of Amarillo High School. Mrs. Vandiver married Curtis Vandiver in 1953 at Amarillo. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Vikki Vandiver of Portland, Ore., and Barbara Gwin of Kingswood; a sister, Edith Burnam of Amarillo; her mother-in-law, Fay Revell of Memphis; and two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Dustin Covington, Kendra Covington, Cole Covington, Kristen Terry, Amy Terry and Michael Terry. (Published in The Amarillo Globe-News on May 6, 2001) | Renfroe, Elaine Fern (I11459)
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| 777 | Obituary: ELAM WATSON FERGUSON, 18 month old son of Jeremy and Angela Lynch Ferguson of Fosterville died Monday night. Funeral service will be 10:30 Thursday, March 26, 2009, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Bro. Billy Patton will officiate. Burial will be in the Fosterville Cemetery. In addition to his parents, Elam is survived by his big sister, Mara Lynn Ferguson. Grandparents are Craig and Pam Bingham Lynch of Fosterville, Bobbie Ferguson and Roy Ferguson, Jr., both of Shelbyville. Great grandparents are Robert L. and Mary Blalock Bingham of Fosterville and Waymon and Jane Grubbs of Wartrace, uncle and aunt Fount and Krystal Lynch and Dana and Manuel Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by great grandparents William Elam and Angie Brothers Lynch and Roy Sr. and Joan Ferguson. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Ferguson, Fount Lynch, Chris Hillis, Josh Pope, and Charles McCormick. Visitation will be 4:00 until 8:00 pm Wednesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. 615-893-5151. www.woodfinchapel.com (Published by Woodfin Funeral Chapel in Murfreesboro, TN) | Ferguson, Elam Watson (I6539)
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| 778 | Obituary: Elbert James Smyer Services Held Here Last rites were conducted Thursday morning in Hampton-Vaughan-Merkle Funeral Home chapel for Elbert James Smyer, 42, who died Wednesday in his home at 1649 Huff. Dr. W. B. Slack, pastor of Floral Heights Methodist Church, officiated. Burial was in Rosemont Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. L. O. Tribble of Wichita Falls; a sister, Mrs. R. W. Koontz of Bowie, and a brother, Billy Smyer of Wichita Falls. (Published in The Wichita Daily Times on February 16, 1950) | Smyer, Elbert James (I5987)
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| 779 | Obituary: Elbert L. Devoll, 67, of San Bernardino died of kidney failure Sept. 29 at St. Bernardine Medical Center. Devoll, a native of New Mexico, live din San Bernardino County for 45 years. He was retired from Langendorf Bread Co. Survivors include a son, Harrington Reddington of Los Angeles; a sister, Juanita Britt of New Mexico; a brother, Horace of New Mexico; and one grandchild. Services were held. (Published in The San Bernardino County Sun on October 21, 1993) | Devoll, Albert Laverne (I7959)
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| 780 | Obituary: Eldest Broussard Expires In Rayne RAYNE, La. - Last rites will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the St. Joseph Catholic Church here for Eldest J. Broussard, 54, who died following a heart attack at 1:10 a.m. today in the Rayne Branch Hospital. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Until the time of rites the body will remain at the Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne. Mr. Broussard operated a garage in Rayne for 35 years. He was a past president of the Rayne Young Men's Business Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Rena Clement; three daughters, Mrs. Gerald Gossen and Mrs. Joe Larrivierre, both of Lafayette, and Miss Cynthia Broussard of Rayne; two sons, Darrell and Allen Broussard, both of Rayne, two stepchildren, Mrs. MAx Baer of Franklinton and Mrs. Louis C. Butaud, Jr., of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers, Maxie of Meaux and Will Broussard of LeRoy; a sister, Mrs. Asa Cormier of LeRoy; and 14 grandchildren. (Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on November 28, 1962) | Broussard, Eldest Joseph (I3032)
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| 781 | Obituary: ELIESE ANN LAROCHE, 43, loving wife, mother, and daughter passed away September 1, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband, Doug LaRoche; her sons, Andrew M. LaRoche and wife Bridget, Sean M. LaRoche; grandchildren, Hunter LaRoche, and Ethan LaRoche; father, Jimmy Weidner; grandparents, Claude and Minnie Weidner, and many loving family members and friends. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2009, at Rosewood Funeral Home, Humble, with a funeral service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2009, in the chapel, with Bro. Marshall Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. (Published in The Houston Chronicle on September 3, 2009) | Weidner, Eliese Ann (I5664)
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| 782 | Obituary: Elizabeth "Lizzy" Dianne Greer, age 9 of Millican, passed away Saturday, March 23rd at her home. A celebration of her life will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, March 28th at Faith Outreach Christian Center in Navasota. Visitation with family and friends will be held an hour prior to the service at 11:00 am. Pastor Henry Sanders will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel. Lizzy was born November 24, 2009 in Bryan, Texas to Kacey Greer. Lizzy was a healthy, happy baby. A typical little girl who loved karoake, glitter, playing dress-up and all things pink, purple, and gold - particularly Unicorns. Over four years ago she was diagnosed with cancer and with the determination and bravery of a soldier, she accepted the battle and fought galliently until the end. Despite harsh odds, she was always positive and smiling. Lizzy will be missed by those who loved her. She is survived by her mom, Kacey Greer of Millican; dad Justin Deleon of Anderson; brothers Nathan Perkins and Zayne Greer of Millican; grandparents Ronnie Jr., and Traci Greer of Millican, Henry and LeiAnne Deleon of Rosenberg and Annett and Wayne Hartman of Houston; and great-grandparents Ronnie and Linda Greer of Millican, Cathy Long of Duncanville and Terry and Mary Sperling of Livingston. (Published by Nobles Funeral Home of Navasota, TX) | Greer, Elizabeth Dianne (I7331)
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| 783 | Obituary: Elizabeth Evelyn Greer Lucario, 83, went to be with her Lord on July 21, 2013 at her home in Friendswood, TX. Elizabeth was born to Tommy and Billie Greer in Somerville, TX on September 16, 1929. Throughout her life, she was influenced strongly by her parents, her stepfather, Charlie Cates, her strong sense of family and most importantly, her relationship with her Lord, Jesus Christ. Elizabeth lived throughout Texas, including Milligan and Centerville, before settling in Houston, where she graduated from Jeff Davis High School as part of the "Black Battalion Drill Team". It is in Houston that she met the one and only love of her life, Tony J. Lucario. They were married in 1950. Together they raised a family in the Houston Heights where Elizabeth was active in many volunteer capacities. She served in the PTA at Robert Browning Elementary School and other school activities, and served on several committees at Christ The King Catholic Church where the family were parishioners until they relocated to the Lake Livingston area in Point Blank, TX upon retirement in 1985. Upon moving to the Lake, Tony and Elizabeth became founding members and volunteers at St. Stephen's Missionary Catholic Church in Point Blank, TX where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and in many other capacities for over 18 years. In 2008, Tony and Elizabeth moved to the Bedford Retirement Community in Friendswood, TX to be closer to their children, where they remained until present day. Elizabeth was known as a skillful dancer. She enjoyed square dancing as well as country and western dancing and could be found monthly in Houston at the local Sacred Heart Dances with her husband and friends. Elizabeth enjoyed the love of many friends and family throughout her years in the Houston Heights, Lake Livingston, and the Bedford Community in Friendswood, TX. Tony and Elizabeth raised their children with an emphasis on family, religion and strong moral values. She was a friend to all and a friend who could always be counted on to lend a helping hand. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband Tony J. Lucario, daughter Toni Lynn Ford, son Morris W. Lucario, six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and many relatives and cherished friends. Friends are cordially invited to the visitation with the family on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the Rosary Vigil beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Jeter Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 311 N. Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 992-7200. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mary Queen Catholic Church, 606 Cedarwood, Friendswood, TX 77546 with Rev. Benny Thadathilkunnel, M.S. officiating. Burial will be private at Rosewood Cemetery in Humble, TX. Condolences may be sent to the Lucario family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com. (Published in The Houston Chronicle on July 24, 2013) | Greer, Elizabeth Evelyn (I5713)
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| 784 | Obituary: Elizabeth R. (Ella) Luksa died Friday morning, May 11, 1990 in a Bryan hospital, at the age of 81. Sister Luksa was born April 13, 1909 in Seymour, Texas to the late Joseph D. Drgac and Anna Marie Sebesta. the family moved to the Cooks Point area when she was a young girl. She attended the Cooks Point schools and was a member of the Cooks Point Brethren Church. She was baptized in Seymour on December 19, 1909 by Rev. Adolph Chlumska and was confirmed September 16, 1923 in Cooks Point Brethren Church by Rev. F.H. Horak. She taught Sunday School for over 50 years and also taught several confirmation classes. She was a member and treasurer of the Christian Sisters. She sang in the Church Choir. Sister Luksa was a member of the SPJST and served as secretary of the church cemetery. She worked for Cooks Point Store for over 30 years and worked five years at Perry Brothers in Caldwell until retirement. Mrs. Luksa loved gardening, baking and growing flowers. She married Rudolph Luksa on October 26, 1932 in Cooks Point Brethren Church. He preceded her in death on December 11, 1979. She was also preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, Annie Hronek, Lydia Kubena, Milday Kubena, Olga Urbanovsky and Albina Meyer and four brothers, Walter, William, Joe and Johnnie Drgac. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Bessie and Wilton Chaloupka of Cooks Point; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed and Fannie Drgac and Frank and Milady Drgac, all of Cooks Point and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A prayer service was held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 13 at Cooks Point Brethren Church with Rev. Norman Haisler and Rev. John Gantt, Jr., officiating. Interment was in Cooks Point Cemetery. Pallbearers were J.D. Drgac, Marvin Kubena, Leon Kubena, Kenneth Hronek, Lamar Drgac, Robert Odstricil, Alvin Bormann and Raymond Hovorak. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Albright, Ronnie Albright, Fred Jurecka, James Chaloupka, John Crnkovic and Dudkley Haisler. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. (Published in the SPJST Vestnik Herald on June 20, 1990) | Drgac, Elizabeth Rosalie (I1742)
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| 785 | Obituary: Elizabeth Rose Lazaroni Carwile passed away on November 2, 2023. She passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father as he said, "Welcome home, Elizabeth." She was born July 15, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Rose Dusold. Her siblings were Roberta McKendry, Marie Singer, Gerry Reichert, and Robert Jr. She joined the Franciscan Order at the age of 14. She completed her high school and college while in the convent and became a Mother Superior of the school where she taught. She left the convent after 25 years and lived with her parents for 3 years before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada where she met and married Major Vincent Lazaroni, USAF. After Vincent passed, she married Colonel Ernest Dean Carwile, USAF, who died in 2011. Elizabeth was loved and will be missed for her humor and laughter. She is survived by her step-children Lori Lazaroni, Frank Lazaroni, Connie Germann, and Cynthia Graves. She lived at Blue Skies for 28 years and made many wonderful friends who will miss her. She was truly a force of nature. (Published by Porter Loring Mortuary of San Antonio, TX) | Dusold, Elizabeth Rose (I10644)
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| 786 | Obituary: Elizabeth Ruth Geisler passed away September 21, 2016 in Peoria, AZ. Ruthie was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 8, 1946. Ruthie always had an adventurous life learning and giving back. She attended University of New Mexico where she received her Master's degree. She then went on to the Fashion Institute of New York where she became a pattern maker and worked in the fashion industry in New York and California. She had a brief stint in Arizona and then moved to Texas where she worked for the federal government until retirement. She is predeceased by parents Kathleen Stumph, Earl Geisler and step-father Roy Stumph. Ruthie is survived by sister Mildred; nieces, Ronda Goodin, Kathleen Skelly, Rebecca Spain, Marie Gendreau,Jeanne Padilla and nephew Mike Gendreau and many great nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life will be held at The Church at Arrowhead on October 4th at 11am 7900 W Union Hills Dr. Peoria. In lieu of flowers please donate to The Church at Arrowhead TTB Fund or In Touch Ministries. (Published in The Albuquerque Journal on October 2, 2016) | Geisler, Elizabeth Ruth (I8725)
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| 787 | Obituary: Ella Drgac, age 67, of Route 3, Caldwell, Texas, died suddenly Sunday evening, March 20 in Burleson County Hospital. Funeral services for Ella Drgac were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 22 in the Caldwell Brethren Church with the Rev. Daniel J. Marek and the Rev. Henry E. Beseda officiating. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery. A prayer service was held at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Phillips-Luckey Chapel led by the Rev. Daniel J. Marek. She was born December 22, 1920 in Burleson County to the late Tom Machann and Helen Fitzgerald Machann. A lifetime resident of Burleson County, she was married to Johnnie J. Drgac November 22, 1938 in Caldwell. They made their home in the Cooks Point coummunity. He preceded her in death May 16, 1968. Sister Drgac was a homemaker and a member of the Caldwell Brethren Church. She was very active in all work of the church. She was a Sunday School teacher, worked with Vacation Bible School and active in the Christian Sisters women of the church. She was special to all who knew her. Survivors include two sons, Lamar Drgac (and wife, Barbara) of Cameron; Dennis W. Drgac of Caldwell; daughter, Mrs. Albert D. (Beverly) Mahlmann of Caldwell; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brother, Joe Machann of Pasadena, Texas; three sisters, Albina Kubin of Caldwell, Marie Zawadzke of Gause and Mrs. Edwin (Margaret) Zawadzke of Cameron. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John T. Machann and one sister, Mrs. Milady Hovorak. Pallbearers were Donald Machann, Jim Denio, Henry Hovorak, Frankie Kubin, Alvin Bormann, Billy Allbright, Morris Zawadzke and Hubert Drgac. Honorary pallbearers were Thomas Cannon, Oscar Weeber, Raymond Hovorak, Melvin Hronek, A.G. Hronek, Conrad Machann, Larry Zawadzke, Andy Young, Louis Kokes and J.D. Drgac. (Published in the SPJST Vestnik on July 13, 1988) | Machann, Ella Frances (I2059)
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| 788 | Obituary: Ella Mae (Andrus) May, 96 of North Zulch, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016, in Bryan. A celebration of her life was held Friday; March 25, at Day Funeral Home Chapel in Madisonville. Glenn Connor officiated. Visitation was held Thursday at Day Funeral Home Chapel. Ella Mae was born on Nov. 4, 1919, in North Zulch to James and Letha (Coldiron) Andrus and was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert May; her children, Betty Wade and Martha May; and her siblings, James Andrus, Herman Andrus, Nettie Nelson, and Melba McGinty. Ella Mae is survived by her children, Robert May and his wife, Joyce, James May and his wife Pat, Delores Birchum, Donald May and his wife, Katie, Linda Presley and her husband, Michael, Lanelle Gafford, and Terry May; 24 grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. (Published in The Madisonville Meteor on March 29, 2016) | Andrus, Ella Mae (I1416)
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| 789 | Obituary: Ellis C. Hunter, age 89 of Austin, Texas passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 with his family at his side. He was born on December 28, 1919 in Taylorsville, Kentucky to Thomas and Agnes Osborn Hunter. During World War II, he served in the army and was stationed at Camp Swift, Texas where he met and married Margaret L. Marek on January 15, 1946. They have lived in Austin for 62 years where Ellis was in the convenience grocery store business. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed being outdoors. Farming, raising cattle and gardening were also a large part of his life. He liked people and never met a stranger. There are many friends and family who will miss him. In 1957 Ellis joined Ridgetop Baptist Church where his membership continues today. Ellis is preceded in death by his parents, sister Mae Clements, brothers Herman and George Hunter and son-in-law, David Miksch. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, daughter Suzanne, sister Kathryn Brown and many other family members. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 10,2009 at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N. Lamar. Funeral Services will be held December 11, 2009 at 1:00 PM in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, TX. (Published in The Austin American-Statesman on December 9, 2009) | Hunter, Ellis Calvin (I3104)
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| 790 | Obituary: Elmer Roy Petty, 87, was called home by the Lord Friday, April 10, 2009. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown Trail Church of Christ. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Roy was born in Oklahoma and proudly served our country in the infantry during World War II, with honors, earning a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. He married the love of his life, Dolores Brothers, on June 25, 1949, in Seymour. They were blessed with their two sons, Randy and Danny. Roy lived his life with utmost integrity and respect for his Lord, his family and all people. He was a member of Brown Trail Church of Christ for 32 years. He was preceded in death by brothers, Alvis, Jack, Cleo and Ben Petty. Survivors: Wife, Dolores Petty; sons, Randy Petty and Rosie Villarreal, Danny Petty; daughters-in-law, Ann Thomas and Terri Pruitt; grandchildren, Amber Cummings, Rodney Sutton, Danna and James Buck, Danul and Amanda Petty, David Reyes and Lina Reyes; great-grandchildren, Sierra Hensley, James Buck, Coal Petty; brother, Truman Petty; sister, Ada Lee; brother-in-law, Royce and Marie Brothers. (Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on April 13, 2009) | Petty, Elmer Roy (I1061)
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| 791 | Obituary: Elnora Davenport, 67, Borger, died Monday, April 12, 1993 in Golden Plains Community Hospital. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brown's Chapel of the Fountains with Mike Perry, director of pastoral services at High Plains Baptist Hospital in Amarillo, officiating. Cremation will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo. Arrangements are by Ed Brown & Sons Funeral Directors. A native of Sayre, Okla., she had been a lifetime resident of Borger. She was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Huey Davenport in 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Rita O'Donald of South Lake; two brothers, Harold Crow of Spring Creek; and Jerry D. Crow of Mesquite; two sisters, Mary Bryant of Borger; and Doris Walton of Wichita Falls; her mother, Lorene Crow, Borger; and two grandchildren. (Published in Borger News Herald, April 13, 1993) | Crow, Elnora Alta (I272)
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| 792 | Obituary: Elouise Mitchell Hebert age 84 and a life-long resident of Robeline, La was born October 19, 1938, and passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2023, with her family by her side. Elouise was a caring and loving wife, mother and Maw-maw. She was a reputable hairdresser for more than 50 years. She was often found working in her hair salon. She enjoyed visiting with her clients and always had a cold coke when thirsty. Some of her favorite pass times were garage selling and meeting new people, working in her flower gardens, and always had a beautifully decorated yard for Christmas. She is survived by her husband Ray Hebert. Three children, daughters, Cindy Veillon, Susan Jordan and husband Clark, Edward Elkins and Jennifer; grandchildren, Conan Elkins and Yetta, Patty Moak and Josh, Joey Clary and Lisa, Mandy Sawyer and Chris, Sherry Scott and Scotty, Lauren Richter and Dustin, Lantz Vercher, Laraye Harris and Joshua, Layne Elkins and Andrew; 24 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren; four brothers Junior Mitchell, C. W. Mitchell, Vernon Mitchell, and Dewayne Mitchell; and three sisters, Evelyn Gary, Betty Jennings, and Brenda Townsend. She is proceeded in death by her mother and father Joe Mitchell Sr. and Arbi Broadway Mitchell, one son David Glen Elkins, one great-grandson Joe Joe Moak, two brothers Ray Mitchell and James Mitchell, and one sister Laverne Colston (Dott). The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Natchitoches and to all the family and friends that visited and kept her in their prayers. Service will be held at Rocky Mount Methodist Church on Friday April 28, 2023, at 2 P.M. with Brother Brian Jennings officiating. Visitation for family friends will begin at 10 A.M. until service time. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Cemetery. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Chris (Bubba) Sawyer, Chris Sawyer, Lantz Vercher, Conan Elkins, Kaden Elkins, Joey Clary, Jace Scott, and Josh Moak. (Published by Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches, LA) | Mitchell, Elouise (I7319)
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| 793 | Obituary: Elsie Nelson Bumgardner BOSSIER CITY, LA Services for Elsie Nelson Bumgardner will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, 1997 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Damon Vaughn, pastor of Airline Baptist Church. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery. Funeral home visitation will be Sunday, July 27, 1997 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mrs. Bumgardner was born December 16, 1911 in Kingston, LA to R. Clyde Nelson, Sr. and Edna Durham Nelson. She was a life long resident of Bossier City. Mrs. Bumgardner died Friday, July 25, 1997 at Willis-Knighton Bossier. She attended Centenary College and Northwestern State University. She was a retired teacher from the Bossier Parish School System after 30 years of service, a member of the Bossier Parish School Retired Teachers Association and a member of the Bossier City Mother's Club. She was a lifetime resident of Bossier Parish and a member of Airline Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry M. Bumgardner, Sr. and brother, Clyde Nelson, Jr. Survivors include, one son, H. Marvin Bumgardner, Jr. and wife, June of Arlington, TX; one sister, Mildred Dumas and husband, W. B. of Bossier City, LA; two brothers, Josey Nelson and wife, Gene of Bossier City, LA, Milton Nelson and wife, Det of Haughton, LA; two grandsons, Barry Bumgardner and wife, Shona of Arlington, TX and Brent Bumgardner of Arlington, TX. Pallbearers will be Bryan Dumas, Robert Dumas, Ashford Nelson, Brad Nelson, George Dement, Sherwood Searcy, Billy Richardson and Dewitt Patten. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. C. H. McCuller and Hal Boylston. Memorials may be made to Airline Baptist Church or charity of donor's choice. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel, 746-2543 (Published in The Shreveport Times on July 26, 1997) | Nelson, Elsie Lenora (I13281)
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| 794 | Obituary: Elvis Bernell Thornton was born December 25, 1928, to John Hollis Thornton and Lena Elizabeth Harrison Thornton in Owens, TX. He married Mildred LaVern Arnold on July 14, 1950, in Clovis, New Mexico. He was a Godly Christian man and was baptized at an early age. He served as a teacher, Deacon and Elder and worshiped at Kings Ridge Church of Christ. Elvis graduated from Lubbock High School in 1948. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for 4 years during the Korean Conflict. After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force in 1955, he and his wife and two young boys, Ken and Ronnie, returned to Lubbock, Texas. He returned to work at Southwestern Public Service, and they added a daughter, Angie, to the family. He worked for SPS for 42 years and retired in 1991. He was his boys' baseball coach, Boy Scout Leader, PTA president along with LaVern, Sunday school teacher, helped with the kid's paper routes and he could fix just about anything. He and LaVern helped their grandchildren with a lawn mowing business for many summers and multiple Scout troop projects. But he loved to camp. He really enjoyed sitting by a campfire whittling on wood and doing all kinds of woodworking projects. He loved the smell of the fresh pine trees and camping in the mountains. He and his brothers, sons and nephews did a lot of concrete work on the side. He also enjoyed mowing the grass and working outside in their beautiful yard of flowers. He never met a stranger and always had a joke to tell. He loved peppermint candy and cracking pecans. He has some of each in his pockets right now. Elvis Thornton is survived by his wife of 73 years Mildred LaVern Thornton, of Lubbock and now Spring Branch, Texas: Kenneth Thornton - son and his wife Cheryl, of Spring Branch, Texas, Ronald Thornton - son and his wife Paula, of Lamesa, Texas, and Angie Gregg - daughter, of Houston, Texas. His grandchildren Ashley Schafer, Amy Eskew, Eric Thornton, Nicole Oberle, Travis Gregg, Lacey Green, and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Darwin Thornton and his wife Nancy of Broomfield, Colorado. (Published by Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers of Lubbock, TX) | Thornton, Elvis Bernell (I10385)
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| 795 | Obituary: Elzie Leon Shelton passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at his home in Chickasha, OK at the age of 94. He was born June 1, 1923 in Madill, Oklahoma to Bert Leonard and Willie Pearl (Crow) Shelton. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Hilda Paulina Ochoa in 1949 in California. They moved to Chickasha in January of 1961 and he worked for Maramont as a custodian. Elzie is preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Shelton On October 1, 2016; his parents and a grandson, Donovan Nix. Elzie is survived by his daughter, Sandra Nix and her husband, Richard, of Norman, OK; Son, Leonard Leon Shelton and his wife, Deborah, of Noble, OK; 6 Grandchildren: Gayla, Jennifer, Christopher, Susanna, Sherry and Casey; 14 Great Grandchildren: Blake and his wife, Trinity; Danielle, Stacy, Mary Louise, Cheranna, Jadon, Jurni, Jewell, Kai, Starrie, Breadon, Bryson, Keyles and Airyona. (Published by Sevier Funeral Home of Chickasha, OK) | Shelton, Elzie Leon (I8119)
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| 796 | Obituary: Emile A. Reggie, Jr. died at his residence in Las Vegas, Nevada, yesterday morning and funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Crowley at St. Michael Catholic Church Wednesday. Reggie, popularly known as E.A., was a native of Crowley. He attended Immaculata Seminary and graduated from St. Michael High School. He attended U.S.L. and Tulane Law School. There will be a recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. tonight at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Janice Simon Reggie, and two sons, Emile III and Jude of Las Vegas, and two daughters, Anne Reggie of Dallas and Mrs. Todd Exline (Elizabeth) of Las Vegas. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emile A. Reggie of Crowley, one brother, Fred J. Reggie of Lafayette, and one grandchild, Tyler James Exline. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. (Published in The Crowley Post Signal on January 21, 1992) | Reggie, Emile Anthony Jr. (I2897)
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| 797 | Obituary: Emile Paul Talbot, 78, of 2527 62nd street, died today at 7:15 a.m. at Doctors' hospital of a sudden illness. A rosary will be recited tonight at 8 o'clock in the Grammier-Oberle Procter Street Funeral home chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Little Flower of Jesus Catholic church. The Rev. Patrick O'Connell, pastor, will officiate. Entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum. A native of Rayne, La., Mr. Talbot had lived in Port Arthur 49 years. He was employed by Texaco 37 years until he retired in 1957 as pipefitter No. 1. He was a member of Little Flower of Jesus Catholic church and OCAW 4-23. He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Alice Talbot; one daughter, Mrs. Willie Stanley; three sons, Eddie, Percy and Dudley Talbot; two sisters, Mrs. Eddie Champagne and Mrs. Amy LeBouef all of Port Arthur; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Claude Talbot of Nederland. (Published in The Port Arthur News on July 23, 1970) | Talbot, Emile Paul (I2913)
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| 798 | Obituary: Emma B. McDonnell died Sunday, Sept. 25, 1994, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Lt. Col. John F. McDonnell, USAF (Ret.); devoted mother of the honorable Robert F. McDonnell of Virginia Beach, Nancy E. Naisawald of Lynchburg, Eileen R. Reinaman of North Stafford, Va., Dr. Kenneth P. McDonnell, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Maureen C. McDonnell, Chicago, Ill.; sister of Edward C. Meiller, Elmhurst, Ill., Paul O. Meiller of Haywood, Calif., Rev. Albert R. Meiller of Dayton, Ohio, Charles R. Meiller, Green Valley, Ariz., Theodore J. Meiller and Ruth C. Fridel, both of Bryan, Texas; also survived by 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be offered today at 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Alexandria. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to Emma B. McDonnell Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 47, Mt. Vernon, Va. 22121. (Published in The Virginian-Pilot on September 30, 1994) | Meiller, Emma Meta (I11804)
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| 799 | Obituary: Emma E. Crow Is Claimed by Death Wife Dies Only 36 Days After Husband Emma Eudora Crow died at the home of her son, Charlie, in Oakland Friday - only 36 days after the death of her husband, James, on January 3. Mrs. Crow was 79 at death and had made her home in Marshall county since 1911. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Immediate survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Shelton, Purcell, and Mrs. Ila Ann Kubik, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two sons, Charlie, Oakland, and Frank, McMillan; 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one brother. Services were held at the Watts Chapel at 2 Saturday with L. E. Carpenter, minister, conducting. Burial was at McMillan with the Watts Funeral home in charge. (Published in The Madill Record on February 14, 1946) | Crow, Emma Eudora (I5487)
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| 800 | Obituary: Emma Hunter, a member of Parkdale Baptist Church, died July 19, 1992. She was 97. Survivors include a daughter, Margie Moriarty of Corpus Christi; three grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. Graveside services were July 21 at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Cage-Mills-Jackson-Langham, downtown chapel. (Published in The Corpus Christi Caller-Times on July 22, 1992) | Bucher, Emma Mary (I5129)
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