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| 1451 | Obituary: Fran Lorant Moore Fran Lorant Moore, 82, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 in Shreveport. She was born November 21, 1941 in Shreveport to the late Homer and Inez Lorant. She graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in 1959, and later earned a degree in Education from Louisiana Tech in Ruston, LA. She was a school teacher for over 20 years and spent many weekends at the lake with family before being diagnosed with MS. She loved reaching out to friends online, taking care of her flower bed and garden, and keeping up with her grandchildren. She is survived by her brothers Dan and Jerry Lorant; her two sons, Mark Moore and wife, Kasia and Scott Moore and wife, Lindsey. She will forever be remembered as "YaYa" to grandchildren Zoe and Robert "Wyatt" Moore. Condolences may be sent to 2968 Paradise Dr., Shreveport, LA 71105. A memorial will be announced at a later time. Those who desire may make a donation to msfocus.org. (Published in The Shreveport Times on October 17, 2024) | Lorant, Frances H. (I2280)
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| 1452 | Obituary: Frances Amelia Knouse Bradley September 30, 1918 - May 10, 2015 Frances Amelia Knouse Bradley passed away in her home in Huntsville, Texas, on May 10, 2015. She was born on September 30, 1917, in Hemphill, Texas, to Joseph Knouse and Paulina Kezele Knouse. Frances attended lower school in Zwolle, Louisiana, where her father was engaged in the timber business. She attended Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans, Louisiana, for one year, and transferred to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where she was graduated in 1939, with a Bachelor of Science Degree. During World War II, Frances joined the American Red Cross and lived in India, where she met her husband, Sammie David Bradley, who was serving in the United States Air Force in that country. They were married in 1945, and spent the next fifteen years at various Air Force bases in the United States and abroad. In 1960, after her husband retired from the military service, Frances and her family moved to Huntsville, Texas, where her husband was hired by O. B. Ellis, as Assistant Director of the Texas Department of Corrections, to establish the industrial program. Frances was involved for decades with the Women's Auxiliary of Huntsville Memorial Hospital, the Huntsville Garden Club, the LSU Alumni and other civic actives. She is preceded in death by her husband, her brothers and sister and her parents. She is survived by two sons, Jody D. Bradley, Sr. , of Woodville, Mississippi, and his wife Barbara and Jeff H. Bradley of Houston and Huntsville. She is also survived by three grandson, Jody Jr. of Arizona, Jason of Texas, and Jeremy of North Carolina. Friends may visit on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, from 5-8 pm at the family home. A funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 1323 16th Street at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, with Father Fred Valone officiating. A private interment will follow. Donations may be made to the Frances Knouse Bradley Memorial Window Fund at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Huntsville, Texas. Memorial condolences may be made to the family at www.shmfh.com. Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, 936-291-7300 (Published by Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home of Huntsville, TX) | Knouse, Frances Amelia (I7398)
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| 1453 | Obituary: Frances Elvie Eaves Funeral services for Frances Elvie Eaves, 93, of Tecumseh, Ok., were held Dec. 7, in the Rock Prairie Baptist Church. Mr. Will L. Odom Officiated the services. Interment followed in the Rock Prairie Cemetery. Mrs. Eaves was born April 15, 1894 in Madison Co. and died on Dec 4 at her home in Tecumseh, Ok. She was a member of the Avoca Church of Christ in Tecumseh, Ok. Survivors include her son, J.L. Eaves of Katy; four daughters, Lou Livingston of Tecumseh, Ok., Wilma Nothels of Pearland, Gladys Searcy of Freeport and Arie Hartman of Teague; 13 Grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and one great great grand daughter. Pallbearers were Wilton E. Searcy, Dennis L. Searcy, Melvin L. Eaves, Jmmy Wilson, Leon Cannon and Bobby Cannon. Madisonville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Source Unknown) | Coldiron, Frances Elvie (I16375)
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| 1454 | Obituary: Frances Houston Moore SHREVEPORT, LA - Frances Houston Moore, age 99, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2009. Graveside services will be held Forest Park Cemetery at 11:00 am at Forest Park Cemetery. Dr. Tom Harrison of Broadmoor Baptist Church, where Frances has been a member throughout her adulthood, will officiate. Frances was preceded in death by her parents Cora Dance and Isaac Houston as well as her brother Earl Houston and sister Lucille Houston Maurer. Frances is survived by her husband of 73 years, Johnnie Edgar Moore (age 103), their five sons and their spouses; John Earl and Jon Dell Moore, Bobby and Fran Moore, Tommy and Mary Moore, Jerry and Hazel Moore, and T-Willie and June Moore as well as eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Broadmoor Baptist Church. (Published in the Shreveport Times on June 21, 2009) | Houston, Frances Eloise (I2255)
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| 1455 | Obituary: Frances Mae Nations May 23, 1938 - April 13, 2017 Frances Mae Simmons Nations, born May 23, 1938 in Jackson, Missouri, passed from this life on April 13, 2017 in Lexington Kentucky. She was a member of the Church of Christ and although she had been ill for an extended period of time, she was without pain and lived a full and happy life. Her parents were Lucas Levi Simmons and Oma Laverne Gattis; Simmons; Barks. She is survived by her husband: Gerald W. Nations and her children, Ricky Nations of Hardy, Arkansas, Sherree Nations of Beattyville, Kentucky, G. Marc Nations of Zoe, Kentucky, Rita Ornelas of Lake Wales, Florida, Charles Nations of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Jennifer Ashley of Lake Wales, Florida. Surviving also is a special niece, Patricia Wells Wallace, whom was reared by Mrs. Nations and her husband. She also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren and a large growing host of great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Wilma Simmons; Hovis, Jimmy Simmons, and Evalene Barks Collins, all of whom preceded her in death. Her siblings who survive her are Glen Simons, Roy Simmons, Carol Lincoln, Earlene Lunsford, and Gene Barks. Frances grew up in Kennett, Missouri and lived there for many years. She had relatives, cousins, and grandparents who lived in Marble Hill, Missouri and Nimmons Arkansas. Frances moved to Lake Wales, Florida in 1975 but in her later years lived near family in Kentucky. Graveside Services were held on April 17, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Richard Benson officiating. You may sign the online guestbook at www.irbyfuneralhome.com or visit our Facebook page. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Frances Mae Nations please visit our Sympathy Store. (Published by Irby Funeral Home of Rector, AR) | Simmons, Frances Mae (I8424)
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| 1456 | Obituary: Frances McIntyre Frances Elizabeth McIntyre, 71, died Friday in Downey, Calif. She had been a resident of Wichita Falls before moving to Paramont, Calif., 40 years ago. Services are under direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 3, 1910, in Fort Worth. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Gilbert of Paramont; two sisters, Mrs. Zola Simons and Mrs. Ruth McShan, both of Wichita Falls; five brothers, C. W. Miller of Fort Worth, Rev. Tom Miller of Colorado Springs, Colo., Earl Miller of Granada Hills, Calif., Boyd Miller of California and Clyde Miller of Tyler, Texas; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (Published in The Wichita Falls Record News on September 22, 1981) | Miller, Frances Elizabeth (I6790)
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| 1457 | Obituary: FRANCES PANGLE Frances Pangle, 74, of 1109 W. Nixon St., Pasco, died at home today. She was born in Ellensburg, and lived in the Tri-Cities many years. She was a member of Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge 242; Beulah Chapter 132 Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 3 Daughters of Pioneers of Washington; Concordia Court 610 of A; Ladies Oriental Shrine; and Daughter of the Nile. Survivors include sons, Lee, Onalaska, and Clarence, Goldendale; sisters, Louise Farley, Kennewick, and Alma Topping, Keuka Park N.Y., and six grandchildren. Services will be announced by Bruce Lee Funeral Home. (Published in The Tri City Herald on August 11, 1975) | Schanno, Anna Frances (I11506)
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| 1458 | Obituary: Frances Rudloff January 25, 1926 - June 24, 2014 In Loving Memory of Frances Rudloff Sealy, Texas January 25, 1926 - June 24, 2014 Died on June 24, 2014 in Bellville At the age of 88 years "Gathering of Friends for Remembrances" To be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Hill Community Center in Sealy 1000 North Main St. (Published by Knesek Family Funeral Chapel of Bellville, TX) | Fewell, Mary Frances (I10877)
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| 1459 | Obituary: Frances Ruth Adkins Service VIVIAN, LA - Frances Ruth Adkins Service was born on November 5, 1911 to a pioneer Webster Parish family. She went to Heaven on Thursday, August 3, 1995 where she joined her beloved husband of 59 years, W.H. (Red) Service. Services will be held at First Baptist Church in Vivian on Saturday, August 5, 1995 at 11 a.m. with interment at Forest Park in Shreveport. Officiating the service will be Dr. Jimmy Dobson, pastor of First Baptist with assistance by former pastors, under the direction of McGuire Funeral Home of Vivian. Meme, as she was called by her grandchildren and many others who knew and loved her, is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Beth Service, granddaughter, Debbie and husband, Kent Gibson, grandson, Leonard and wife, Donna Service, all of Shreveport, and granddaughter, Brenda and husband, Bill Harrison of Monroe, LA, great grandchildren, Lana and Jill Gibson and Dorobeth and Katie Harrison. She is also survived by sisters, Lillian A. Bigham of White Oak, TX and Isha A. Cloud of Tyler, TX, as well as many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Service was active in her church and community wherever Standard Oil took her family to live. She was saved at First Baptist Church in Cotton Valley, had been a member at First Baptist in Norphlet, AR, Oil Field Baptist Church in Homer, LA, First Baptist Church in Rodessa, LA and was a member at First Baptist Church in Vivian since her husband retired in 1959. There she remained faithful in service and attendance until she became ill in May of this year. She and her husband were instrumental in early organization of the Vivian Red Bud Festival, She was an organizer and longtime president of the second oldest Exxon Annuitant Club, Vivian Chapter. Her youthful zest for life betrayed her age. She will be missed by the many that she loved. A favorite proverb was "cast your crumbs on the water and they will come back as loaves." This was how she lived and will continue to serve as part of her legacy. Pallbearers will be Dennis Wade, Waymon Moon, Mike Irvin, Van Hutchinson, Walter Kirkpatrick and Bill Jordan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Rodgers, Gene Shelton, Deacons of First Baptist Church and the men of the Annuitant Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church of Vivian Building Fund. (Published in The Shreveport Times on August 5, 1995) | Adkins, Frances Ruth (I1711)
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| 1460 | Obituary: Francis "Poochie" Frederick Jr. Francis "Poochie" Frederick Jr., 77, a native of Kaplan and a resident of Houma, died at 7:14 p.m. Monday, May 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Helen Kavech Frederick of Houma; one son, James "Jimmy" Frederick of Houma; four daughters, Kitty Maronge, Judy F. Trahan and Cyndi Frederick, all of Houma, and Jeane Fox of Lafayette; one sister, Evalise Frederick of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.A Frederick Sr. and Elmire LeBlanc Frederick; three brothers, Weston, Preston and Victor Frederick; two sisters, Una Romero and Jelis Trahan; and one grandson, Billy Frederick Trahan. He was an employee of Halliburton, the vice-president of Tool Masters, Inc., a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, the grand commander of Order of Alhambra (Terragon Caravan No. 245), the past commander of Bayou Chapter No. 9 of Disabled American Veterans, a sergeant-at-arms of the United Veterans League No. 1, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7755 in Bourg and a member of the American legion Post No. 272 in Montegut. He was a past president of the Houma and Thibodaux Council of St. Vincent de Paul, a past president of the St. Bernadette Church St. Vincent de Paul Society, a Eucharistic minister for the hospital and sick, a deputy grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7355, a fourth degree member of Fr. August Vandebilt, and an altar sever, usher and parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He made 14 Manresa retreats and completed Cursillo in Christian Living at Prairie Rhonde No. 211 in 1987. He was a recipient of the Bishop's Medal in 1992 from Bishop Boudreaux. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any charity. (Published in The Houma Courier on May 29, 2001) | Frederick, Francis Azery Jr. (I14569)
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| 1461 | Obituary: Francis Elkins OLNEY - Services for Francis Blanton Elkins, 67, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of Olney with the Rev. Dick Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Olney. Mr. Elkins died Friday in Olney. He was born July 8, 1916, in Palo Pinto Co. He married Lula Doggett in 1955 in Lovington, N.M. Mr. Elkins was an Army veteran of World War II and the maintenance supervisor of the Olney Housing Authority. Survivors other than his wife include two daughters, Helen Orren of Odessa and Francis Green of Prescott, Ariz.; a brother, Tony Elkins of Spur; a sister, Minnie Brown of Olney; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Lunn Funeral Home of Olney is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Odessa American on January 15, 1984) | Elkins, Francis Blanton (I10707)
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| 1462 | Obituary: FRANCIS LAROSE JR. Francis George Larose Jr., 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999. Graveside services were scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Patsy Ruth Henry Larose of Houma; two sons, Brian W. Larose of Houma and Mark W. Larose of LaPlace; one daughter, Leigh A. Larose of Houma', two sisters, Marion Larose Dupont of Houma and Barbara Jean Carter of Henderson, Texas; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis George Sr. and Alva Levee Wright Larose. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of the Confederate Veterans. (Published in The Houma Courier on February 14, 1999) | LaRose, Francis George Jr. (I2898)
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| 1463 | Obituary: Frank 'Pancho' Robbins Jr. McCamey - Frank "Pancho" Robbins Jr., 78, of McCamey, a rancher, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, in McCamey. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Earl Richardson and Jodi Windbigler officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors Wife, Ruth Robbins of McCamey; daughter, Carol Sandlin of Houma, La.; son, Bill Robbins of Odessa; four stepdaughters, Ann Schoenewolf of Bay City, Wanda Dufresne of Holland, Mich., Becky Pritchett of Coahoma and Mary Holder of Big Spring; stepsons, Doug Holder of Kermit and Chris Holder of Midland; three grandchildren; 12 stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and 12 stepgreat-grandchildren. (Published in The Odessa American on February 1, 2007) | Robbins, William Frank Jr. (I385)
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| 1464 | Obituary: Frank Bahr Mr. Frank Bahr, 76, of Zwolle, died at Willis Knighton North Hospital in Shreveport, on Sunday, August 24, at 2:47 a.m. Visitation will be at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 27, at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Zwolle. Rosary service will be held at 6:45 p.m., and Prayer Vigil at 7 p.m., both on Wednesday, August 27. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 28, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle, with interment following at St. Joseph Cemetery. Father David Richter will officiate. Survivors include his widow, Agnes Kezerle Bahr of Zwolle; two sons, Frank A. Bahr of Keller, Texas, and Joseph P. Bahr of Waukesha, Wis.; one sister, Helen Bahr Kolozsvary of Brookfield, Wis.; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. (Published by Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many, LA) | Bahr, Frank Joseph (I7509)
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| 1465 | Obituary: Frank Bumgardner OROVILLE - A funeral for Frank L. Bumgardner, 74, of Oroville will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Palermo Baptist Church. A private burial will follow. Bumgardner died on Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at a local hospital. He was born on Aug. 17, 1925, in Bristow, Okla. Bumgardner served in the 101st Airborne and fought in the Battle of the Bulge and other battles. He joined the Carpenter's Union in 1945 and was a life long member. He worked as general superintendent for Guy F. Atkison Co. for 46 years. He worked on many heavy construction projects throughout the United States and Canada, including Oroville Dam, Bullards Bar and Glen Canyon Dam. Bumgardner married Rose Mary Patten on May 2, 1946. Survivors include his wife of 53 years; a daughter, Sandra Tucker of Hercules; a son, Bobby L. Bumgardner of Oroville; four sisters, Janet McFarland and Janice Brown of Oregon, Darlene Fritz of Washington, and Virginia Winkleman of Canada; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation is noon to 8 p.m. today at Scheer Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinsons Disease Association, 10850 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024. (Published in The Enterprise Record on December 8, 1999) | Bumgardner, Frank Leonard (I12783)
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| 1466 | Obituary: Frank Crnkovic SHREVEPORT, LA - Frank Crnkovic, born August 16, 1926, was a resident of Shreveport, LA. On March 2nd, 2012, at the age of 85 after a brief illness, Frank passed away peacefully at Willis Knighton South Hospital. He was retired from Kansas City Southern Railroad after 40 years of dedicated service. Frank was one of ten children born in Zwolle, LA to the late Ed and Frazine Ebarb Crnkovic and was the beloved husband of Hellen (Lois) Paudert Crnkovic for over 62 years. Frank was preceded in death by siblings Steve, Joe, Johnny and Helen Byers. He will forever be remembered by his devoted siblings Pete, Mickey, Josephine Jones, Lois Sava and Donald; beloved children Duane Crnkovic, Elizabeth Ann Goelden and Marsha Everett; treasured grandchildren Frank Johnson, Rodney Crnkovic, Dara Martin, Christina Copeland and Justin Goelden; great grandchildren Krystal and Hailey Martin; along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him. Sir Knight Frank Crnkovic was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus of Bishop Daniel Desmond Assembly. His family has been parishioners of Saint Mary of the Pines Catholic Church since 1973 where he was an active member in Saint Mary of the Pines Men's Club. Frank touched the lives of many people with his love and generosity. Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Tuesday, March 6th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71118,(318) 686-4334. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 7th at 10:00 am at Saint Mary of the Pines Catholic Church at 1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118. The Crnkovic family expresses gratitude to our beloved family and friends that have been so supportive during this difficult time. You may offer condolences and sign the on-line guest book by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com. (Published in The Shreveport Times on March 4, 2012) | Crnkovic, Frank (I3802)
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| 1467 | Obituary: Frank Daigle Sr. Dies in Lafayette Funeral services will be held at St. John's Cathedral tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. for Frank Daigle Sr., 61, who died at his residence in Lafayette yesterday at 1:15 p.m. Interment will be in St. John's cemetery. Survivors include his widow, the former Lena Deshotel of Lafayette; one daughter, Mrs. Leo Borel of Lake Charles; seven sons: Rev. Brother Cecil Thomas, F. S. C. of St. Paul College, Covington, Charles of Shreveport, John Harry of Lafayette; James of Lafayette; Frank Jr. of the U.S. NAVY, North Carolina, Richard of Greenville, Miss., and Jack Daigle of Lafayette; four sisters: Mrs. Daisy Hodges of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Harry Dutt of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mrs. Velma Daigle and Mrs. Stella Daigle Jennie of Monroe, Three brothers: Sidney of Lafayette, Steve of Monroe, and Clovis Daigle of Algiers. Three grandchildren also survive. The body is at the First National Funeral home. Recitation of the Rosary by the K of C. Council 1286 is scheduled at 8:30 p.m. Robert J. Guchereau of the First National Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. The deceased was a retired rural mail carrier and a member of the Lafayette Council No. 1286 K of C. and the Holy Name Society of the Cathedral parish. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on March 17, 1953) | Daigle, Frank Sr. (I532)
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| 1468 | Obituary: Frank Davis Shirley Services for Frank Davis Shirley, 89 of Bryan are set for 2 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2009 at Reliance Baptist Church in Reliance. The Rev. Ray Marshall will officiate. Interment will be in the Reliance Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan. Frank was born on October 14, 1919 in Bryan to Lewis - Minnie Scasta Shirley. Frank attended Bowman school and was a lifelong resident of Bryan. He was an electrician and member of IBEW - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for over 50 years and co-owner of Central Electrical Supply of Bryan. Frank was a veteran of World War II and entered the Army in 1941. He served in England and France. He was awarded ETO ribbon with 1 battle star, Combat Badge, Amer. Def. Service Medal, American theater and Victory ribbon. He was discharged in 1945. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, brother- Lewis "June" Shirley and his beloved wife of over 62 years, Gladys "Sissie" Welch Shirley. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Gregory - Linda Shirley of Bryan; daughters and son-in-laws, Darlene - Benny Bomnskie of Bryan and Bridget - Gary Sebesta of Caldwell; brother - sister-in-law, Perry - Delores Shirley of Bryan; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jimmy - Sylvia Welch; eight grandchildren, Ricky W. Bomnskie, Sandy Bomnskie, Shana Ogden, Steven Bomnskie, Marquel Knapp, Kenneth Kay, Melissa Pruitt and Michael Kay; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many relatives, friends and neighbors. Special friends and caretakers that helped Frank to continue to live in his own home: Ora Baker, Martha Haywood, Olga Canales, Russ - Stacy Ridenhour, Lawanna - Galen Gustavus, Joe - Mandy Williams. Pallbearers will be Ricky W. Bomnskie, Justin Bomnskie, Kenneth Kay, Michael Kay, Dwayne Shirley and Randy Shirley. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Bomnskie, Cody Morrison, Cameron Ogden, Justin Hopper, Richard Salinas, Ricky L. Bomnskie, Westin Bomnskie, Dustin Bomnskie and Ora Baker. (Published by Callaway-Jones Funeral Home of Bryan, TX) | Shirley, Frank Davis (I7174)
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| 1469 | Obituary: FRANK F. DRGAC Frank F. Drgac, 78, of Cooks Point, died Wednesday evening, August 14, at his residence after a lengthy illness. Mr. Drgac was born November 29, 1912, in Seymour, the twelfth child of the late Joseph D. and Annie Sebesta Drgac. A longtime resident of Burleson County, he has lived in the Cooks Point community since 1913, where his parents, five brothers and seven sisters moved to farm and ranch. He was baptized and confirmed at the Cooks Point Brethren Church. He married Lottie Clara Hovorak on December 27, 1937, in Caldwell. The Rev. H. E. Beseda, Sr., performed the ceremony. He was a member and served on the board of directors of the SPJST Lodge #186 in Caldwell. He was a member of the Caldwell Mutual Aid Society. He was a farmer and rancher who received the Outstanding Conservation Farmer award from the Burleson-Lee Soil Conservation District in 1964 and in 1971. Mr. Drgac also received the Fort Worth Press Conservationist of the Year award in 1971. He was a life member of the Caldwell Brethren Church. He is remembered for his love of the land, farming, and ranching, gardening and playing dominoes. He is preceded in death by his parents; seven sisters, Annie Hronek, Lydia Kubena, Albina Meyer, Milady Kubena, Libbie Chaloupka, Elizabeth Luksa, Olga Urbanovsky; four brothers, Walter, William, Johnnie and Joe Drgac; son-in-law, Ernest S. Homeyer. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Lottie C. Drgac of Cooks Point; two daughters, Carolyn D. Homeyer Vavra and husband J.D. Vavra of Caldwell, Lorene J. Bormann and Husband Alvin P. Bormann of College Station; four grandchildren, Craig and wife, Rhonda Homeyer of Caldwell, Carl Homeyer of Caldwell, David and wife, Penny Bormann of Bryan, Diane Bormann of College Station; one great grandchild, Chandler Allan Homeyer of Caldwell; one brother, Edd J. and wife Fannie Drgac of Cooks Point, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 17, from Caldwell Brethren Church with the Rev. Richard E. Stone officiating. Interment followed in the Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell. Memorials may be made to Caldwell Brethren Church, American Cancer Society or Hospice of Brazos County, 1403 Memorial Drive, Bryan, Texas, 77802. Pallbearers were Billy Albright, James Drgac, Lamar Drgac, Joe Hovorak, A.G. Hronek, Franklin Sebesta and Ben Trcalek, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were George Chemelar, Hubert Drgac, Jack Huback, John Kostohtyz, Marvin Kubena, Louis Loehr, Robert M. Logan, H.F. Maker, Leo Maresh, Vince Patranella, Marty Tharp and Robert Wine. (Published in The Burleson County Citizen Tribune and Caldwell News on August 22, 1991) | Drgac, Frank Felix (I1744)
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| 1470 | Obituary: Frank F. Drgac November 29, 1912 - August 14, 1991 CALDWELL - Funeral services for Frank F. Drgac, 78, of the Cooks Point community will be Saturday at 10a.m. at Caldwell Brethren Church. The Rev. Richard E. Stone will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell. Visiting hours will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Saturday at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday. Mr. Drgac died Wednesday evening at home. He was born in Seymour, was a longtime resident of Burleson County, and had lived in Cooks Point since 1913. Mr. Drgac was a member and served on the board of directors of S.P.J.S.T. Lodge No. 186 in Caldwell, and was a member of the Caldwell Mutual Aid Society. He was a farmer and rancher and received the "Outstanding Conservation Farmer" award from the Burleson-Lee Soil Conservation District in 1964 and in 1971. Mr. Drgac also received the Fort Worth Press "Conservationist of the Year" award in 1971. He was 1 a life member of Caldwell Brethren Church and will be remembered for his love of the land, farming, ranching, gardening, and playing dominoes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph D. and Annie Sebesta Drgac; seven sisters, Annie Hronek, Lydia Kubena, Albina Meyer, Milady Kubena, Libbie Chaloupka, Elizabeth Luksa and Olga Urbanovsky; four brothers, Walter Drgac, William Drgac, Johnnie Drgac and Joe Drgac; and a son-in- law, Ernest S. Homeyer. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Lottie C. Drgac of Cooks Point; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn D. Homeyer and J.D. Vavra of Cooks Point and Lorene J. and Alvin P. Bormann of College Station; his grandchildren, Craig and Rhonda Homeyer and Carl Homeyer, all of Caldwell, David and Penny Bormann of Bryan, and Diane Bormann of College Station; a brother and sister-in-law, Edd J. and Fannie Drgac of Cooks Point; a great-grandchild, Chandler Allan Homeyer of Caldwell; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorials may be made to Caldwell Brethren Church, the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Brazos County, 1403 Memorial Drive, Bryan 77802. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on August 16, 1991) | Drgac, Frank Felix (I1744)
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| 1471 | Obituary: Frank Glenn Sholte Jr. March 4, 1949 - August 29, 2024 Shreveport Frank Glenn Sholte, Jr. MD, 75, was born on March 3, 1949 and passed away on August 29,2024 due to complications from Alzheimer's. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Glenn was born in Big Spring, Texas, and moved to Bossier City, Louisiana, while in Junior High School. Glenn was a mentor to his younger brothers, David and Robert, and helped care for his brother Ricky, who had spina bifida. Helping take care of his brother instilled in him the passion to become a physician. Glenn graduated from Louisiana State University and went on to receive a Doctorate of Medicine from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. He completed a Residency in Anesthesiology from the University of Florida and a Fellowship in Pain Management at Texas Tech University with Dr. Gabor Racz. Glenn served in the United States Air Force and received an honorable discharge at the rank of Captain after two years. While serving, he was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base on the medical staff. He went on to practice anesthesiology and chronic pain management. During his career he practiced at Willis-Knighton, Schumpert, and at private practices both in Shreveport and San Diego, California. Among his accomplishments he was a President of the Louisiana Society of Anesthesiologists and an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University Medical Center Shreveport. Glenn was married to Catherine "Kitty" Farace for forty years before separating and together they had one son, Mark. Glenn was a kind and generous person who took care of his friends and family. Even after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he still was able to put a smile on the faces of those around him. Glenn is survived by his son, Mark Glenn Sholte; brother, Robert L. Middleton and his wife, Mollyerin Middleton, and his former wife Catherine Farace Lashford. He is predeceased by his mother, Carolyn Louise Birdwell Middleton; father, Frank Glenn Sholte Sr.; brother, George Warrick Sholte; brother, David Ashton Sholte and nephews, Ashton Michael Middleton and Christopher Warrick Middleton. In lieu of flowers, gifts honoring Glenn's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of choice. (Published by Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Shreveport, LA) | Sholte, Frank Glenn Jr. (I13244)
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| 1472 | Obituary: Frank J. Skrivanek CALDWELL - Frank J. Skrivanek, 71, of Rockdale died Wednesday night in a Temple hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John's Methodist Church in Rockdale, with the Rev. R. Box of St. John's Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery in Rockdale. A short service was held Friday night at Phillips-Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell, with the Rev. Henry Beseda of the Brethren Church in College Station and Snook officiating. Skrivanek was born in Burleson County in the Cooks Point community. He served in the Army in World War II, and was wounded in the African campaign. He also was stationed in Sicily and Italy. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Turner Skrivanek; four brothers, Joseph Skrivanek of Cooks Point, Dr. Ervin J. Skrivanek and Dr. Dan A. Skrivanek, both of Ennis, and Julius A. Skrivanek of Bryan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Skrivanek Sr., and two brothers, William J. Skrivanek and Dr. John M. Skrivanek. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on February 3, 1987) | Skrivanek, Frank Julius (I1761)
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| 1473 | Obituary: Frank Joseph Bednar September 10, 1907 - March 15, 1991 CALDWELL - Funeral services for Frank Joseph Bednar, 83, of Caldwell will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Caldwell Brethren Church. The Rev. Richard Stone will officiate. Burial will be in New Tabor Church Cemetery. Arrangements are by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. Mr. Bednar died Friday in a Houston hospital. Mr. Bednar was a lifelong resident of Burleson County, and was active in farming and ranching. He was a past member of the Board of Elders at Caldwell Brethren and was a member of the New Tabor SPJST Lodge No. 13. Mr. Bednar was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Joseph Bednar Sr. and Rosie Drgac. He is survived by his wife, Esther Bednar of Caldwell; a son and daughter-in-law, Hubert and Gladiola Bednar of Caldwell; a daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Jay Hajdik of Houston; three sisters, Rosalie Marek of Caldwell, Millie George of Independence, Mo., and Lenora Payne of Austin; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on March 16, 1991) | Bednar, Frank Joseph (I1752)
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| 1474 | Obituary: Frank Kubena CALDWELL - Frank Kubena, 77, of Caldwell died Tuesday in a nursing home here. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell, with the Rev. Norman G. Haisler officiating. Burial will be in Smetana Cemetery. Kubena was born in Burleson County and was a lifelong resident. He was a retired farmer and a member of Cooks Point Brethren Church. Survivors include his wife, Milady Kubena of Caldwell; a son Leon F. Kubena of College Station; and two grandchildren, Angela and Lance Kubena, both of College Station. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on February 22, 1984) | Kubena, Frank Joseph (I2006)
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| 1475 | Obituary: Frank L. Landry Frank L. Landry, 79, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2002, in the VA hospital in Alexandria. He was a native of Richmond, Ill., and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1949. He was an Army veteran who served in the 11th Airborne Division in the Pacific theater during World War II. He was wounded at Leyte Island, Philippines, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He joined the Lake Charles Police Department in 1950 and retired after 28 years of service as assistant chief with the rank of major. He worked many years for Huber Oil Co. after his retirement from the police department. He attended in-service police schools at LSU and Chemical Test for Intoxication School at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He was a graduate of Keeler Polygraph Institute in Chicago and the 6th Session, LSU Law Enforcement Institute. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 and the Lake Charles Police Benefit Association and was past president of the Louisiana Peace Officers Association. He served on the executive board of the Municipal Police Officers Association and on the board of trustees for the municipal police employees retirement system. He served on the board of directors for the Lake Charles Municipal Federal Credit Union, and he was a member of Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Clara Joyce Landry of Lake Charles; two sons, Frank E. and Shane C. Landry, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Vanessa Murphy of Lake Charles; one stepson, Isom Toby Roy of Lake Charles; two sisters, Violetta Kraft and Anita Landry, both of Hebron, Ill.; seven grandchildren; one stepgranddaughter; and one step-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Darla Landry, and one grandson, Frank E. Landry Jr. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Jody B. Robert and Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. (Published in The Lake Charles American Press on August 15, 2002) | Landry, Frank Lacoste (I4189)
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| 1476 | Obituary: Frank P. Abate Oct. 20, 1936 - May 6, 2000 HEARNE - Services for Frank P. Abate, 63, of Hearne are set for 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hearne. The Rev. John Malinowski will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Hearne. Visitation will be at Heartfield Funeral Home in Hearne from noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Abate died Saturday at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. He was born in Robertson County. He attended Hearne High School, where he played football, basketball, track and tennis. He attended Durham Business College, and he was an insurance agent for 30 years before retiring. He was a member of the Lion's Club in Hearne, the Salvation Army, Hearne City Council, Hearne Chamber of Commerce, the Hearne Heritage League and St. Mary's Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Sue Abate of Hearne; one son, Frank P. Abate Jr. of Hearne; three daughters and one son-in-law, Kimberly Abate and Bruce Oppermann of Lexington, Texas, Lynette Abate of Hearne and Gina Abate of Hearne; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn and Joe McNair of Bryan and Mary Jo and Tom Phillips of Austin; and one grandson. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on May 10, 2000) | Abate, Frank Patrick Sr. (I3129)
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| 1477 | Obituary: Frank P. Marek April 29, 1917 - Sept. 25, 1992 CALDWELL - Funeral services for Frank P. Marek, 75, of Caldwell will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in Caldwell Brethren Church. The Rev. Richard Stone, pastor, and the Rev. Henry Beseda will officiate. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell. Mr. Marek died Friday in Burleson Memorial Hospital. He was born in Burleson County and was a rancher for most of his life. Mr. Marek attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied architecture and engineering. Mr. Marek served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include two stepsons, Richard Lennstaedter and Ronnie Lennstaedter, both of Caldwell; a brother and sister-in-law, Ted and E. Eldina Marek of San Marcos; three sisters, Rosie Skrivanek and Annie Kubelka, both of Caldwell, and Liz Skrivanek of Plano; and many nieces and nephews. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on September 26, 1992) | Marek, Frank Peter (I2086)
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| 1478 | Obituary: Frank Ramon Crenshaw August 21, 1975 - June 9, 2014 Frank Ramon Crenshaw, 38, of Odessa passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at his home. He was born August 21, 1975 in Tyler, TX to Dr. James Crenshaw of Lindale, Texas and Susan Crenshaw of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Frank is preceded in death by his grandfather, James Eugene Crenshaw. He is survived by his parents; Dr. James Crenshaw of Lindale, Texas and Susan Crenshaw of Carlsbad, New Mexico, wife; Lora Lea Jimenez, son; Ray Crenshaw, brothers; Paul N. Crenshaw of El Paso and James Benjamin of Yantis and sister; Darryl Crenshaw of Tulsa, Oklahoma, grandparents; Rita Crenshaw of Dallas, Texas, Frank and Vita Romero of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Mr. Crenshaw worked at Halliburton in the explosives division. Frank graduated from Lindale High School in 1992 and attended Tyler Jr. College, Tyler, Texas and Midland College, Midland, Texas. On December 30, 2008 Frank married Lora Lea Jimenez in Odessa, Texas. He was an avid reader, loved to garden, loved animals and rodeo. Frank studied Psychology, Religion, Metaphysics and excelled in stock market analysis. He never met a stranger and his goal in life was to help as many people as he could. Honorary Pallbearers; Ben Crenshaw, Paul Crenshaw, Cody Ross of Las Vegas, NV, Brian Nelm of Odessa, TX, Brian Becker of Truth or Consequences, NM and Paul Jimenez of Albuquerque, NM. A memorial service will be held, July 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM located at Odessa Funeral Home. Arrangements under the direction of Odessa Funeral Home, Odessa, TX. (Published by Odessa Funeral Home of Odessa, TX) | Crenshaw, Frank Ramon (I10862)
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| 1479 | Obituary: Frank Sebesta Advocate News Service CALDWELL - Frank B. Sebesta, 68, father of Mrs. Norma Jean Ross of Victoria, died Monday at 6:15 p.m. at his home at 304 Dillard St. in Caldwell after an illness of about three weeks. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Caldwell Brethren Church with the Rev. Henry Beseda and the Rev. Daniel Marek officiating. Burial will be in San Antonio Prairie Cemetery under direction of Phillips-Luckey Funeral Home of Caldwell. Mr. Sebesta was born Jan. 15, 1908, and was a lifelong resident of Caldwell. He was a member of Brethren Church and had served on the board of elders for many years. He was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 7 at San Antonio Prairie. He was a retired farmer and at one time was employed for a period of 13 years in the maintenance department of Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella Rose Sebesta; a son, Franklin J. Sebesta of Caldwell; a daughter, Mrs. Ross of Victoria; a brother, Joe F. Sebesta of Caldwell; three sisters, Mrs. Stanely Pertl and Mrs. Ernest Deutsch of Caldwell and Mrs. Dan Wolff of Beaumont; and four grandchildren. (Published in The Victoria Advocate on December 22, 1976) | Sebesta, Frank Bennie (I3154)
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| 1480 | Obituary: Frank Sholte BIG SPRING - Frank G. Sholte, 61, died Wednesday at a Shreveport, La., hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Rosewood Chapel with Claude Craven officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olive Memorial Park. He was born in Abilene. He was a Baptist and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a railroad engineer until his retirement in 1985. Surviors include two sons, Dr. Glenn Sholte and David Sholte, both of Shreveport, La; and a cousin, Lenora Haro of Big Spring. (Published in The Abilene Reporter News on November 21, 1986) | Sholte, Frank Glenn (I13243)
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| 1481 | Obituary: Frank Sholte BIG SPRING - Frank G. Sholte, 61, of Big Spring died Wednesday in Highland Hospital in Shreveport, La. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Nalley-Pickle and Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Sholte was born July 1, 1925, in Abilene. He was an engineer for the railroad, retiring in 1985. He had been a lifelong resident of Big Spring and was a Baptist. He was a member of the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Glen Sholte and David Sholte, both of Shreveport, La.; and one cousin. (Published in The San Angelo Standard-Times on November 21, 1986) | Sholte, Frank Glenn (I13243)
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| 1482 | Obituary: Frank Simcik July 14, 1934 - September 12, 2018 Funeral services for Frank Alvin Simcik, 84, of Temple will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with Pastor Tom Popelka officiating. Private burial to follow. He passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at a local care facility. He was born July 14, 1934 in Abbott to Frank R. and Minnie (Marek) Simcik. He graduated from Temple High School in 1952. Frank then graduated from Temple Junior College, University of Texas in 1956 and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1960. He worked at Scott & White Hospital as a chaplain, a courier and in patient relations. Frank served his Lord and his community as a pastor for over sixty years at several local Unity of Brethren Churches, Evangelical Brethren Churches of Temple and Buckholts, and Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Austin. He also taught Bible class at Temple High School for 10 years. He was truly a blessing to everyone he met. Frank married Linda Sebesta on June 8, 1958 in Caldwell. Together they shared over sixty years of marriage. Frank enjoyed reading and doing yardwork but most of all he loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, a supportive father and a beloved grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Simcik; two sons, Bruce Simcik of Austin and Brad Simcik and wife Amy of Houston; a brother, Alvin Simcik; and 5 beloved grandchildren, Caitlin Simcik, Krista Simcik; Brenna Simcik, Will Simcik and Carissa Simcik. The family would like to give a special word of thanks to the medical teams and staff from Baylor Scott & White Hospital and Hospice and the Weston Inn. The love and care you gave to Frank and our family is treasured and appreciated. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Buckholts Evangelical Brethren Church, PO BOX 176, Buckholts, Texas 76518. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the funeral home. (Published by Harper-Talasek Funeral Home of Temple, TX) | Simcik, Frank Alvin (I3182)
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| 1483 | Obituary: Frank Skrivanek- Frank Skrivanek, son of the late Joseph and Anna Mucha Skrivanek, Czech Pioneers of Texas, was born at New Tabor (Novy Tabor) on November 23, 1884. At the time of his death, December 5, 1967, in the Goodnight Memorial Hospital, Caldwell, Texas, he had reached the age of 83 years and 12 days. Survivors are Joseph J. Skrivanek, Sr., a brother; and Mrs. Frank (Ruzena) Marek, and Mrs. Hynek (Anna) Marek, sisters, all of Caldwell or Burleson County. Another sister, Mrs. John K. Drgac (Stanislava) died in 1961. Two brothers, John and Henry, died in their infancy. Mr. Skrivanek was baptized and confirmed in the New Tabor Brethren Church. For the past nine years, he attended the Caldwell Brethren Church. He was a member of the Cooks Point Mutual Aid Society of The Unity of The Brethren. Mr. Skrivanek enjoyed excellent health until some nine years ago when he underwent major surgery. After several months of recuperation, he again had good health until about ten days ago when he became seriously ill and was taken to the Goodnight Memorial Hospital, where he died Tuesday morning at 10:10. Mr. Skrivanek never married. After the death of his father in 1927, he took excellent care of his mother until her death in 1938. For the past three years he made his home with his niece and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kubelka of Route 4, Caldwell. Prior to that he lived with his sisters, Mrs. Frank Marek, Sr. for 5 years, and Mrs. Hynek Marek for a shorter period of time. He loved nature, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was described as quiet, kind, and considerate and seldom, if ever, had unkind words for anyone, and was a real individualist. Funeral services were held in the Caldwell Brethren Church at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, with the Rev. F. J. Kostohryz and the Rev. John J. Bravenec officiating. Mrs. F. J. Kostohryz served as organist and accompanied the congregation as they sang "Skala Veku" in Czech and "Old Rugged Cross" in English. Interment was in the New Tabor Cemetery with the following nephews serving as pallbearers: Dr. Dan Skrivanek, M.D. of Ennis, Dr. John M. Skrivanek of College Station, Alvin Drgac of Caldwell, Julius A. Skrivanek of College Station, Theodore J. Marek of San Marcos, Frank Marek of Dallas, Wilton J. Marek of Caldwell and Frank J. Skrivanek of Rockdale. (Published in The Caldwell Burleson County Citizen on December 14, 1967) | Skrivanek, Frank H. (I2081)
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| 1484 | Obituary: FRANK W. CLEMENT JR. Frank William Clement Jr., two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank William Clement of 104 N. 10th, Highlands, died Thursday in a Baytown hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Second Baptist Church of Highlands with Rev. G. B. Walker officiating. Burial will be at White Cemetery under the direction of Earthman Highlands Funeral Home. The body will be at Second Baptist Church, Highlands, until time for services. Survivors, in addition to the parents, are one bother, G. Paul Clement of Highlands; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Spencer of Highlands, Mrs. Marjorie McGill of Baytown and Clyde S. Rosenbrook of Lufkin. (Published in The Baytown Sun on January 24, 1969) | Clement, Frank William Jr. (I4285)
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| 1485 | Obituary: Frank William Clement February 3, 1947 - October 17, 2022 Frank William Clement 75, of Huffman, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Qrline and Gaston Clement; stepfather VJ Spencer: and sisters Beatrice and Thelma Clement; brothers, Watts, Raymond and G.I. Clement. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Diana Clement; son Jared Clement; daughter Christie Clement; grandchildren Corey Clement and Violet Clement. Brother Alford Clement: as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Frank was born on February 3, 1947 in Liberty, Texas. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Class of 1965. He grew up in Highlands Texas and he met the love of his life in Baytown, Texas. Frank married Diana Rosenbrook and they enjoyed 57 wonderful years together and were deeply in love throughout his life. Frank and Diana raised their grandson Corey Clement from a baby and Frank was a loving father to his amazing son. He worked for 34 years at Platzers Shipyard and had his own Construction business for 7 years. He was well liked and respected by his coworkers, as he was humble and always treated others fairly. Upon retirement, he pursued his passions of gardening, fishing and woodworking. He loved taking care of his family and lending a helping hand to anyone in need. Honesty and integrity defined how he lived his entire life, truly to serve others. Frank was a friend to everyone he met. He will be dearly missed. Frank was best known for his gentle smile, loving spirit and peaceful personality. He liked being outside enjoying nature, mowing and tending to yard work. He also loved the many family vacations to a variety of places, especially Colorado, Wimberly Texas, Walt Disney World in Florida and Cancun Mexico with his wife and attending church with his family. Frank will be dearly missed by all that loved him but can rest easy in knowing that his legacy of hard work, love of family and God, and love for his wife Diana will continue on endlessly. A visitation will be held at Sterling White Funeral Home in Highlands, Texas on Saturday, October 22nd between 1 and 3pm. The funeral service will begin at 3pm. Family and friends are invited to celebrate the beautiful life of Frank William Clement. Online condolences may be made at www.sterlingwhite.com/tributes/Frank-William-Clement (Published by Sterling White Funeral Home of Highlands, TX) | Clement, Frank William (I4283)
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| 1486 | Obituary: Frankie Moreau Frankie Moreau, 81, of Lake Charles, died peacefully on Sept. 23, 2018, in Lake Charles. Preceding Frankie in death are her parents, Frank and Matilda Hebert; and a daughter, Sharon Devall. She leaves behind three children, Earl Devall and wife Pat, Cammie Edmonds and Jay Moreau and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. No formal services are planned. Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net. (Published in The Lake Charles American Press on September 24, 2018) | Hebert, Frankie Raye (I12213)
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| 1487 | Obituary: Frankie Raye Moreau November 13, 1936 - September 23, 2018 Frankie Moreau, 81, of Lake Charles, La passed away peacefully in Lake Charles. She was preceded by her parents, Frank and Matilda Hebert and 1 daughter, Sharon Devall. She leaves behind 2 sons, 1 daughter, 1 daughter in law and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. No formal services are planned. (Published by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles, LA) | Hebert, Frankie Raye (I12213)
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| 1488 | Obituary: Franklin Joseph Sebesta Jan. 14, 1938 - Jan. 8, 2001 CALDWELL - Services for Franklin Joseph Sebesta, 62, of Caldwell are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Caldwell Brethren Church. The Rev. Al Newby and the Rev. Henry Beseda will officiate. Burial will be in San Antonio Prairie Cemetery near Caldwell. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mr. Sebesta died Monday in Caldwell. He was born in Deanville community. He was a retired payroll supervisor for the physical plant at Texas A&M University. He was a member of the SPJST Lodge #186 in Caldwell. Mr. Sebesta was a member of Caldwell Brethren Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Bridges Sebesta of Caldwell; a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Melissa Sebesta of Austin; a daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Thomas Belloni of Austin; a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Emmit Ross of Victoria, Texas; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association and the Caldwell Brethren Church. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on January 10, 2001) | Sebesta, Franklin Joseph (I3276)
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| 1489 | Obituary: FRED B. CHAPPELLE Fred B. Chappelle, 82, of Route 5 Box 262, Fort Myers, died Sunday night. He was a retired wire chief for Western Union and had lived here for the past 54 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include two sons, Richard T. Chappelle of Fort Myers and John F. Chappelle of Miami. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles C. Trembly officiating. Burial will be in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. (Published in The Fort Myers News-Press on April 9, 1974) | Chappelle, Frederick Burrell (I9141)
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| 1490 | Obituary: Fred Bumgardner MACON - Fred Bumgardner, 85, died Saturday, June 3, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 10A.M. Tuesday at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono Avenue. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park. Dr. Otis Andrews and Dr. Neal Wall will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Bumgardner was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and had lived in Macon since 1967. He was retired from R.A.F.B. and was a member of Glenwood Hills Baptist Church. Mr. Bumgardner also taught Sunday School for the Macon Fire Department at Stations #5 and 7 for thirty-five plus years, where he was highly respected and dearly loved by the firefighters. He was the widower of Bonnie Jean Bottoms Bumgardner. Mr. Bumgardner is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Delores Bumgardner of Macon; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and William Stead of Merritt Island, FL; two grandchildren, Vance Bumgardner of Macon and Ashleigh Merriman of Orlando, FL; two sisters. Visit www.mem.com to express tributes. Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono Avenue, has charge of arrangements. (Published in The Macon Telegraph on June 4, 2006) | Bumgardner, Frederick Alexander (I2422)
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| 1491 | Obituary: Fred E. Andra Fred E. Andra, 65, of 146 E. Seventh St. Died: 7:40 p.m., Monday, in Medical Center Hospital, following a short illness. Funeral home: Ware Funeral Home. Service: 2 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home, the Rev. Irvin Lane officiating. Calling hours: friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday. Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors: his widow, Naomi Crow Andra; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Paul Kysor, 2962 Brown Ave.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Miss Frances L. Andra, 189 1/2 rear S. Hickory St. Memorial tributes may be made to the Ross County Cancer Society. (Published in The Chillicothe Gazette on July 2, 1974) | Andra, Fred Eugene (I5852)
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| 1492 | Obituary: Fred Mixon October 19, 1972 - December 11, 2024 Fred Michael Mixon, 52 of Mountain View, passed away on December 11, 2024. He was born October 19, 1972 in West Monroe, LA to the late Michael Glen Mixon and Ruth Ann Terry Mixon. He was a superintendent for KBR Construction. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking with friends. He also enjoyed playing the harmonica (badly!) for his friends. He was a loyal friend, and was well respected by his co-workers. He was affectionately known as "Rooster". Fred is survived by his mother, Ruth Ann Mixon; sister, Sharon Mixon; brother, Stewart Mixon; niece, Kloe Mixon; many "framily"; and other family and friends. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18 at First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnels to Towers or Samaritan's Purse. (Published by Wilcox Family Funeral Home of Greenbrier, AR) | Mixon, Fred Michael (I12885)
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| 1493 | Obituary: FRED SLATER Gilmer, Texas, Nov. 6 (Special) - Fred Slater, 27 years old, world war veteran, died at a government hospital at Hot Springs, Ark., and the body was brought here and buried at the Kelsey cemetery, near his home. Mr. Slater was wounded during services overseas and was never cured, but was at times apparently well. Rev. J. O. Lindsey conducted the funeral services. Mr. Slater is survived by his wife and two small children. (Published in The Shreveport Times on November 7, 1926) | Slater, Fred Condie (I10252)
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| 1494 | Obituary: Freda Quinn Cornner February 25, 1932 - November 7, 2024 Freda Quinn Cornner went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2024. She was born February 25, 1932, she lived a remarkable 92 years and was a blessing to all who knew her. Standing just inside those Pearl Gates waiting to greet her will also be her beloved husband, Claude "Frenchie" Cornner; her wonderful daughter, Shelley Yellott Vidrine; her beautiful granddaughter, Britany Wendt; her mother, Lottie Burleson; father, Ralph Quinn; and all her siblings, Comolette, Richard, Coot, Barney and Karo, along with all her older half siblings. Freda was the last. It seems fitting that she was the last as she had a strong, some might say stubborn, determination to stay with her remaining children and grandchildren as long as she could. Sometimes though, when the scales tip so far that you feel like life in Heaven has more to offer, you surrender and go home. Freda surrendered and she is home now. Freda had a very full life. She was a Master Sergeant at LCIS, a parts room manager at Yellott Ford, she worked many years with Ms. Squib for Jim Miller Livestock, just to name a few. Most of all she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Mike "Fritz" Yellott, Dennis Cornner and wife Tammy, Tony Cornner and wife Sandra; her honorary son, Lindsey Granger; her daughters, Jayne Yellott, Jennifer Yellott Smith and husband Keith, and Dianna Cornner Thompson and husband Bryan. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Quinn Vidrine and wife Kelly, Caleb Doyle and wife Sissy, Ryan Doyle and wife LeeAnn, Jared Vidrine, Katie Wendt, Cody Wendt and wife Amanda, Jayd Brown and husband Brandon, Jessica Brown and husband Cody, Kristian Doyle and fiance Matt; 26 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; along with a host of loved nieces, nephews, and friends. There are many adopted family members that she showered with her remarkable nurturing, y'all know who you are. Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024, and continuing from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4th Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Interment to follow at Oretta Cemetery, Singer, Louisiana. (Published by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home of DeQuincy, LA) | Quinn, Freda Estelle (I15161)
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| 1495 | Obituary: Freddie Mac Cox March 16, 1934 - April 27, 2012 Freddie Cox, 78, of L Street, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Land officiating. There will be no visitation; cremation has taken place. Services are entrusted to West Funeral Home. Freddie Mac "Fred" Cox was born to James B."Jack" and Viola Harrison Cox in Carlsbad, NM on March 16, 1934. He was raised and educated in Portales, Clovis, Dora and Carlsbad before serving in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1955. He and Judy Ann Fuson were married on June 9, 1956 in Carlsbad. Fred was a self employed business man for many years and lived in a number of places throughout New Mexico, Arizona and California before returning to Carlsbad in the 1970's where he owned and operated Carlsbad Saworks and P.I.P. for many years. He then worked for Tri-State as a truck driver prior to his retirement. Fred's favorite pastimes were reading, teasing others and spending time with his family. He was a past member of Carlsbad Rotary and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and an active member of First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jean Hurst and brother J.B. Cox. Fred is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters: Peggy Hotter and Carol Cox both of Carlsbad and Sherry Deguair of Mt. View, Hawaii; sister Maxie Pate of Safford, AZ, four grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. (Published by West Funeral Home of Carlsbad, NM) | Cox, Freddie Mac (I10206)
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| 1496 | Obituary: Frederic Gerald Gray Frederic Gerald Gray, of Melbourne, formerly of Batesville, passed away at Pioneer Therapy and Living Center in Melbourne, Arkansas with family at his side on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the age of 78 years and three months. Born April 1, 1936 in Valley View, Arkansas, he graduated from Valley View High School before attending Arkansas College in Batesville where he was President of the student body and lettered with the Arkansas College Scots basketball team. While in college he served as a sergeant in the Arkansas National Guard during the integration crisis at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, and was later honorably discharged. He was employed as a chemist by Seiberling Rubber Company and Aerojet General in Batesville before owning and operating Colony Carpet in Batesville for many years. He was later employed by North Arkansas Human Services in Batesville as the Director of Vocational Rehabilitation before his retirement. In his retirement he made cedar crafts which he sold and gave away to his many friends. He served several terms as Justice of the Peace in Independence County and also served several terms on the Batesville School Board. He was also active in the Batesville Jaycees for many years. A member of the Cheney Fellowship Class at the First United Methodist Church for more than four decades, he was involved in numerous charitable endeavors. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Collins, his mother, Helen Kathryn (Gray) Earhart, a brother, Jack Collins, and a grandson, Stephen Stillwell. He is survived by a son, Dr. Adam Gray and his wife Michelle of Melbourne, Arkansas, a daughter, Anna Southerland and her husband Tim of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas; two stepsons, Dr. Keith Stillwell and wife Connie of Maumelle, Arkansas and Dr. Scott Stillwell and wife Donna of Springdale, Arkansas; a stepdaughter, Cheri Vogel and husband Bill of Sunrise, Florida; a sister, Ann Webb of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and eleven grandchildren, Liam and August Gray of Batesville, Arkansas , Lydia Gray of Melbourne, Arkansas, Tyler and Kai Cunningham of Melbourne, Arkansas, Hailey and Tyler Southerland of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas, Jon Stillwell of Heber Springs, Arkansas, J.C. Stillwell of Maumelle, Arkansas, Alex Stillwell of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Ian Vogel of Sunrise, Florida, and Broc Vogel and Brenna Copely of Orlando, Florida. His time here was spent as a father, friend, and teacher to those who were blessed with his presence in their lives. A memorial service has been set for Saturday, July 19 at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Batesville, Arkansas. Memorials can be made to the Cheney/Huddleston Class at the First United Methodist Church in Batesville or to the Lyon College Scholarship Fund. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care. (Published in The Arkansas Gazette on July 10, 2014) | Gray, Frederic Gerald (I2243)
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| 1497 | Obituary: FREDERICK SUSAN FREDERICK age 54, passed away February 23, 2007 at her home in Hockley, Texas. Susan is survived by her husband, Calvin Frederick; parents, Margaret and Edward Parks; sons, Wayne Charles Godfrey Jr., and Nicholas James Frederick; daughter, Jennifer Ann Sanchez and husband Armando; and Samantha Droui; brother, Dale Parks, grandchildren, Ariel Lane, Andria Godfrey, Anthony Godfrey, Michael Sanchez, Dylan Sanchez, Ashton Godfrey, Tabitha Locke and Aylah Godfrey. A memorial service will be held March 1, 2007 at 7 PM at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. (Published in The Houston Chronicle on February 25, 2007) | Parks, Susan (I14680)
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| 1498 | Obituary: Frederick Infant Final rites for Susan Raye Frederick, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frederick, were held on Monday, March 8th at 9:00 a.m. in Holy Rosary Catholic Church here. The Fredrick infant passed away Sunday, February 7th at 2:23 a.m. in Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. The other survivors include: grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Milton Abshire and Mr. and Mrs. Preston Frederick of Kaplan and Abbeville respectively; one sister Karen Kay Frederick of Kaplan; two brothers, Calvin James and Chris James Frederick, both of Kaplan. Burial was in the Abshire Cemetery with Meaux Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Kaplan Herald on February 25, 1971) | Frederick, Susan Rae (I14691)
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| 1499 | Obituary: Fremont LeBleu Funeral services for Fremont "Easter" LeBleu, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Garden Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. LeBleu died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he worked for Mobil Oil Co. for 20 years and for Calcasieu Parish as a heavy equipment operator for 16 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Evaline "Lena" LeBleu; two sons, Freeman LeBleu of Westlake and Harold Lewis LeBleu of Lake Charles; one daughter, Lois LeBleu Cormier of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. (Published in The Lake Charles American Press on May 21, 1998) | LeBleu, Fremont East (I7284)
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| 1500 | Obituary: FRIEDA CHAPPELLE Mrs. Frieda W. Chappelle, 72, of Iona, died Wednesday. She had lived here for the past 50 years. Survivors include her husband, Fred B. Chappelle of Iona; sons, John F. Chappelle of Miami, Richard T. Chappelle of Iona; brother, Hans T. Walker of Spartanburg, S. C.; a sister, Mrs. Theresa Foxworth of Jacksonville, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Trembley officiating. Pallbearers will be Roland Shanahan, Howard Wilson, George Watson, Walter Buttram, Jerry Engle and Harold Henschen. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. (Published in The Fort Myers News-Press on November 6, 1970) | Walker, Frieda Helena (I9032)
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