James Bruce ADCOCK  [29 Jun 1943 - 24 Nov 2004]

SAGINAW, Texas - James B. Adcock Jr., 61, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, also known as "Pop," died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at home.

James was born Jun. 29, 1943 in Mineral Wells, TX to James Bruce ADCOCK Sr. and Loyce Elise JOHNSTON ADCOCK.  He graduated Abilene High School, Texas in May 1961 and in June 1961 joined the Navy.  While in the Navy, he married Patricia HAMBLIN on 23 Oct 1964 in Jacksonville, FL.  After the Navy, the couple moved to Texas where they divorced on  8 Jan 1977.

On 24 Feb 1979, James married Mary Jane WATTS and they were happy married until his death at age 61.  He will be buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, TX.

From Published Obituary
 

Ahlstrand, Fredrick James "Jim" [20 Jun 1943 - 8 Feb 1986]

Jim's grandfather, Oscar AHLSTRAND, Sr. came to the USA from Sweden in the 1890's to help build a railroad from Kansas City, Missouri to Port Arthur, Texas, to provide rail access to the Gulf of Mexico. The railroad construction was financed mainly by Dutch and Swedish investors. The chosen route brought the railroad through Arkansas where Oscar Sr. settled to help manage the railroad operations. Jim and his family were proud of this railroading legacy.

Oscar AHLSTRAND, Jr. was born 1913 in Oklahoma and served in the US Army during World War II. Oscar Sr. also had three daughters.  

Jim was born 20 Jun 1943; he along with most of the extended AHLSTRAND family moved to Abilene, just after World War II to join Jim's aunt, Lorena AHLSTRAND who had married Thomas VAUGHN, of Tuscola, in Abilene in 1934.

Jim graduated Abilene High in 1961 and went on to Texas Tech.  Jim served from from 17 Sep 1968 to 9 Sep 1970 in the US Army and later returned to Abilene where he died on 8 Feb 1986.  He is buried at Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Abilene along with several of his family members.

 

Allen, Frederick Marshall "Fred" [August 19, 1943 - April 24, 2016]

Obituary for Frederick Marshall Allen

A Memorial Service for Frederick Marshall Allen of Gassville, Arkansas, will be 10:00 am, Friday, April 29, 2016, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Tom Frase officiating. 

Fred was born August 19, 1943 to Adrian and Zona Surles Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He passed away April 24, 2016, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 72. 

His early years were spent in Cisco, Texas, where he was known as the "Cisco Kid". He graduated from Abilene High School and entered Baylor University on a full football scholarship. Baylor won the Blue Bonnet Bowl his senior year.

He played semi-pro ball in Plano, Texas. His job with Texas Bank & Trust in Dallas, Texas enabled him to introduce Master Card and Visa to the area merchants.

He worked as the financial officer for a property company that constructed and maintained office complexes and multi-family dwellings. This job took him to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1980.

He started Noah's Pantry, a pet boutique with food and fashions for pets. Runway modeling, fountain sprays and doggie snacks on silver trays were a hit at the grand opening event, "Puttin on the Dog".

His hobbies included hunting and fly fishing, building and operating his G-scale garden railroad. He enjoyed sports and rooting for Baylor University and the Dallas Cowboys.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Zona Allen.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Allen of Gassville, AR; daughter, Lisa (Carl) Swoboda of Livingston, MT; son, Eric (Tina) Allen of Overland Park, KS; brother, Bill Allen of Abilene, TX; five grandchildren, Elizabeth and Alexandra Swoboda and Brody, McKenzie and Ellery Allen; cousins; a nephew; friends and many train and fishing buddies. 

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House, 701 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653 or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate or 77 West Port Plaza, Suite 480, St. Louis, MO 63146-3122.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. 

Published Obituary

Carl "David" Andrews [August 8, 1943 - 29 Jun 2006]

(David's twin, Celeste was also in the AHS Class '61)

The Palestine Herald, Palestine, Texas
July 1, 2006
Services for David Andrews, 62, of Palestine, will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Bailey & Foster Chapel with Edward Fudge officiating. Burial will follow at Palestine City Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Andrews died Thursday in a Tyler hospital.

He was born August 8, 1943, in Burns, Tenn., to Raymond Leslie Andrews and Ida Patterson Andrews.

Mr. Andrews was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a portrait photographer in Palestine for over fifteen years, a country preacher for a number of years, museum director and an avid member of the Palestine R/C Flying Club.                                            

Mr. Andrews was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Linda Andrews of Palestine; three daughters, Sarah Viers and husband William of Payette, Idaho, Jennifer Thomason and fiancé Chris Dean of Little Rock, Ark., and Christina McDaniel and husband Derek of Denton, Texas; three sons, Joel Andrews and wife Pam of Lufkin, Jason Andrews and partner Christopher Ciresi of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Raymond L. Andrews and wife Candace of Palestine; two sisters, Celeste Blackburn and husband Max of Denton and Emily Kyle and husband Tim of Spokane, Wash.; brother, Pat Andrews and wife Jo of Abilene; and four grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Mark Lewis, Terry Denton, Gary Anthony, John Sparling, Joe Coleman, Bob Redinger and Bumper Clayton.

Honorary pallbearer will be Anne Coleman.

The family will receive condolence calls from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.
 

Jack Malcolm ANTHONY, Jr. [17 Jun 1943 - 17 Jul 2008]

Jack was an Attorney who last practiced in Dallas. His father, J. Malcolm Sr. was principal of Fair Park Elementary, Crockett Elementary, North Junior High School and the first at Cooper High School.

L. C. (initials only) BAIRD [14 Feb 1943 Abilene - 2 Dec 2023 Lancaster, PA]

Lc's daughter, Mindy Baird Terry, had posted on Facebook that she had been with her dad all week in ICU, at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, he was making a really big come back, and things were looking up. He was doing well when she left for the evening, Lc was watching women's wrestling. She bid him good night, and told him; "I love him and I would see him in the morning." Abt an hour later, he slipped into respiratory distress, was intubated, then slipped into cardiac arrest.

Additional information will be added when available.
 

Lethan "Alan" Barnes [September 13, 1942 - October 2, 2019]

Obituary for Lethan Alan Barnes

Services for Lethan Alan Barnes, 77 years of age, of Tyler, will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at 10:00 a.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home with Dr. David O. Dykes and Rev. Ron Wells officiating. Burial will follow at Cathedral in the Pines in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.

Dr. Barnes passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in Christus Trinity Mother Francis Hospital. He was born September 13, 1942 in Abilene to Hoyt and Nettie Barnes.

Alan was devoted to God and family. He was passionate about encouraging others to achieve both spiritual and intellectual growth. Alan was an active member of Green Acres Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the Choir and teaching Sunday School. A graduate from Texas A&M Class of 66’, Alan was a proud Aggie often wearing maroon. For over four decades, Dr. Barnes was a professor and academic counselor at Tyler Junior College.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt and Nettie Barnes; his brother, Wilman Barnes; and his loving wife, Barbara Barnes (Martin). He is survived by his loving family including his wife, Nan Barnes; his children, Chrissy, Terry, Tandy, and Patrick Barnes; Nan’s daughters, Shannon Stiefel and Amy Annett and husband Mark; grandchildren, Mia, Bailey and Sarah, Tristan and Isabelle Barnes, Brandon and Blayne Noble, Aubry Blackmon, Trevin Annett and wife Alicia and Trent Annett; and great-grandchildren, Rene and Lily Annett.

Pallbearers will be Rick Stewart, Alan Fisher, Joe Dark, Jim Reed, Mark Mueller, and Clint Chamberlain. Honorary pallbearers will be Gideon Members of East Camp Tyler.

Visitation is scheduled from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7th at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway in Tyler. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either of the following: Gideons International, P.O. Box 131997 Tyler, TX 75713-1993 (check memo: “For Bibles”) or Centrepoint Ministries, P.O. Box 2464 Lindale, TX 75771.

± Carl Estes BERRY [2 Mar 1943 - 17 Nov 2002]

( Triplet with Janice and Joyce. Carl attended with AHS Class '61 but graduated from Cooper High)

Carl Estes Berry, 59, died Sunday, November 17, 2002, at his residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 20, 2002, at 2 PM at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St. with Tony Ash officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6pm to 7:30pm Tuesday at the funeral home. A native of Abilene, Mr. Berry was a graduate of Abilene High School and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a pilot for United Airlines, a corporate pilot, and an instructor at Abilene Aero. He has been an engineer at KTAB television for the last 12 years. He was a member of a ham radio club.

Survivors include his wife, Maria Berry of Abilene; daughter, Elizabeth Berry of Abilene; son, David Berry of Abilene; brother, Delbert Berry of Phoenix, Arizona; three sisters, Gayle Hill of Nashville, Tennessee, Shirley Medaris of Dallas, and Joyce Johnson of Fort Collins, Colorado.

Published Obituary

Janice Evelyn BERRY OWENS [2 Mar 1943 Abilene - 27 Sep 2000 San Antonio]

Janice Evelyn Berry, 57, died in San Antonio, TX, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, from the effects of a cerebral hemorrhage. She was born March 2, 1943, in Abilene, TX, to Burt Berry and Elizabeth Moore Berry, as part of the first set of triplets born in Abilene at St. Ann's Hospital.

Janice graduated from Abilene High School in 1961, the same year she married Jerry Owens. She worked as a nurse, although her last position was with the U.S. Census Bureau.

She is survived by Jerry Owens and their children: Kobe Owens of White Settlement, TX; Shelley McElhannon of Centerpoint, TX; Jeremy Owens of Fort Worth, TX; and Josh Owens of Abilene, TX. As well, she is survived by three grandchildren: Ashley Rhodes of Columbus, MI; Ethan Owens of White Settlement, TX; and Tanner McElhannon of Centerpoint, TX.

Also surviving are her triplet brother and sister, Carl Berry of Abilene, TX, and Joyce Berry Johnson of Fort Collins, CO; sisters, Shirley Medaris of Dallas, TX, and Gayle Hill of Ashland City, TN, and her brother Delbert Berry of Peoria, AZ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Burt, who died in 1962, and Elizabeth, who died May 26, 2000.

Janice will be remembered for her irrepressible sense of humor, the fun she bought to the lives of her family and friends, the unconditional love she gave to her children, and the pure devotion she showed to her mother during her mother's last illness.

It is a comfort to her family to know that somewhere in this world, Janice's loving heart is still beating in another person's body. Since she was as generous in death as she was in life, others live today because of her willingness to donate her organs.

Please join us to say farewell and to celebrate the life of this wonderful woman at Elmwood Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.

Friday, September 29, 2000
www.reporternews.com

( Triplet with Carl and Joyce)

Special note from John Odam:

While both Jeron Stevens and Janice were in the hospital, with Janice on life support from a brain aneurysm in San Antonio.   Billy and Beverly Hunt put John in touch with her family to see if they would donate her liver to Jeron.  (Jeron needed a liver transplant.)  Janice didn't match Jeron -- her organs went to other donees -- and Jeron didn't make it either,  but we all tried for one class member to save the life of another. 

± Lynda Gayle BEVINS - NEUMAN [24 Jul 1943 Abilene - 6 Aug 2013 Welches, Clackamas Co., OR]
 

                                 OBITUARY
                          Lynda Gayle Neuman
              JULY 24, 1943 – AUGUST 6, 2013
                                IN THE CARE OF
                 Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral Home

    Lynda Gayle Neuman went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2013, shortly after her 70th birthday. She spent her final days surrounded by those she loved and who loved her. She is survived by her husband of nearly 45 years, John, her two children, and her three grandchildren.   
    Born in Abilene, Texas, in 1943, Lynda never let go of her Texas roots, even though many of her adult years were spent elsewhere. She and John spent their 45 years together in many places around the globe before finally settling back in Oregon in 1993.  
   An avid wrestling fan, Lynda spent many hours educating those around her about the ins and outs of the WWE. She was never one to miss a pay-per-view match. When she wasn't watching wrestling, you could also find her reading a good sci-fi book or humming her favorite tunes.  
     An Air Force wife, Lynda spent the last 20 years of her life in service to local veterans. She, together with her husband, founded Veterans of Oregon, a local non-profit veteran's organization. Because of her service and dedication, Lynda was awarded an honorary membership of the Vietnam Veterans of the 1st Air Cavalry Division.  
    Most people say that one thing they will miss most about Lynda was her infectious laugh. She could always get a giggle from her grandchildren when she would play, "Long Legs Coming to Get You!" Lynda's legacy will live on through those she loved so much. She will be forever in the hearts of so many.

Services for Lynda will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Oregon on Saturday, August 10th at 1:00pm.

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Note: Lynda Gayle attended Classes with that great Abilene High School, Abilene, Texas Class of 1961. She married John Neuman in Abilene, Texas on 2 Nov 1968.
 

Byron Douglas "Doug" BEYER [17 Oct 1942 - 11 Nov 2006]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Obituary ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Doug Beyer

Netherton Funeral Home Sunday, November 12, 2006

Byron Douglas Beyer of Lake Brownwood, formerly of Pampa,Texas, passed away Saturday,November 11, 2006, at his home surrounded by family and friends.Funeral services will be Monday, November 13, at 2 p.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church in Brownwood, Texas, with Pastor Carroll Kohl officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas
under the direction of the Netherton Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the Grace Lutheran Church, 1401 First Street on Sunday, November 12, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Byron Douglas Beyer was born October 17, 1942 in Abilene, Texas to Libert Alois and Ruth Standard Beyer. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1961 and attended McMurry University and Odessa College. Doug married Betty Kathlene Moore at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Abilene, Texas., on August 5, 1966. They lived in Odessa and Pampa, Texas, prior to their move to Brownwood in 2000. While living in Odessa and Pampa, Doug worked for El Paso Products and Lubrication Service, Inc.. He was an active member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Brownwood. Doug spent his leisure time hunting, fishing, and perfecting his outdoor cooking skills. Favorite times were spent with his children, grandchildren, friends and extended family.

Doug is survived by his wife of forty years, Betty Kathlene Moore Beyer of Lake Brownwood, Texas; two sons, Scott Beyer and wife, Traci, and their children Emmalee and Zachary of Abilene, Texas; and Jeff Beyer and wife, Angie, and their children, Cody and Kinley of Pampa, Texas. Also surviving are brothers, James Beyer of Indian Gap, Texas and Daryl Beyer and wife, Sandy, of Hewitt, Texas; one sister, Gay Nell Kayali and husband, Kal, of Roswell, Georgia; one sister-in-law, Phyllis

Walters and her husband Alan, of Escondido, California; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Libert Alois and Emily Ruth Standard Beyer; sister, Frances Elaine Beyer; brother, John David Beyer; maternal grandparents, Marvin and Lilly May Franks Standard; and paternal grandparents, Louis Anton and Mary Henretta Vyvial Beyer.

Netherton Funeral Home

1914 Indian Creek Road

Brownwood, Texas 76801

Published Obituary
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November 20, 2006
Rememberance of Doug Beyer by his friend, Spencer Taylor

The service was nothing different than any other service except that it was my friend being buried and I missed him greatly. Counting Doug and me there were 5 people there that were in my wedding party 41 yrs ago that day. The others being Doug’s cousin Ronny Beyer, our classmate Richard Crowell and a friend named Herluth Faulks.

Doug and I met the summer of 1958. He was delivering papers for the Reporter News and I had the route next to his. We were finished delivering our routes and were both behind Throntons on so 14th and Barrow stealing a stalk of banana’s and donuts. We had been doing that all summer but never at the same time until that day. He was riding a cushman eagle and I was on a sears scooter. After that we met every morning except Sunday until school started. For some reason we stayed friends for the rest of our lives. We sometimes went years without seeing one another but always stayed in touch by Christmas cards. Doug ‘s wife Betty, was great at keeping us informed about what was going on with their family and Gayle would do the same. When he retired in 2000 at Lake Brownwood we got back together and saw each other often. He and Betty came to Colorado to visit us in the summer and we spent a couple of New years eve’s with them. We met at different places to eat during the year and I know I really looked forward to our times together. One thing is for sure, I am really going to miss him!
Spencer

Norman Glen "Glen, Bick" BICKNELL [20 Oct 1920 - 1 Jan 2014]

Norman Glen "Bick" Bicknell, 71, went to be with Jesus on January 1, 2014 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Baker Heights Church of Christ, Abilene. Gayle Potter and Gary Ball will officiate, directed by Fry~Bartlett Funeral Home, Tuscola. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel. Visitation will be Friday, January 3 at the funeral home in Tuscola from 6 - 8:00 pm.

Glen was born October 20, 1942 to Norman Otwell and Nettie Juanez Bicknell in Merkel, Texas. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. He was a well-known farmer and business man in the Merkel and Abilene areas for over 40 years, owning both Tollison Fertilizer and C & A Transport. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

"Bick" had a love for antique John Deere Tractors, at one time having a collection of over 18 restored tractors. This love led to his active participation in antique tractor pulls across the state of Texas, where he made many good friends and served on the Board of Directors.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia. Three loving daughters, twins Tonja Jordan of Stith and Tina Bicknell of Canyon Lake, and Tracy Butler and husband Brent of Cool; step children, Chris Eakin and Kelli Eakin of Austin; six grandchildren, Wesley Bicknell and wife Ashley, Skylar Jordan, Kelby Jordan, Ryan Butler and fiance; Elizabeth, Rhett Butler and Reagan Butler; step-grandson, Christopher Eakin and wife Stephanie; three great grandchildren, Weston and Adison Bicknell, and Noel Butler; step great granddaughter Riley Eakin; sisters, Sue Ball and husband Gary of Abilene, Sherry Sivils and husband David of Houston; and numerous nieces and one nephew. Glen is also survived by good friends and family too numerous to list but not forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Juanez Bicknell, and grandparents, with whom he shared a special bond, J.C. & Nettie Jones.

The family would like to thank our friends and family for the visits, prayers, support and love, his oncologist, Dr. Melynk and his staff at Texas Oncology, the nurses and staff at Abilene Regional Medical Center, and the staff of Big Country Hospice of Abilene for taking such good care of him.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rose Hill Cemetery, 201 Edward St, Merkel, Tx 79536 or Rescue the Animals of Abilene, 5933 S 1st St, Abilene, Tx 79605.

James Gordon Black [27 Jan 1943 - 1 Jul 2010]

James was born January 27, 1943, in Baird, TX, to Robbie "Punks" Black and Gordon F. Black. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. He spent many years as a medical sales representative in San Antonio, TX.

James is survived by his brother Bobby Ray and wife Cathy Black of Abilene; son Robert and wife Hilda Black of San Antonio; daughter Krista and husband John McNamara of Canyon Lake; and 5 grandchildren, Logan, George, and Alejandra Black, and Kaden and Kelci McNamara.

He was preceded in death by his father in December of 1983, and his mother on June 22, 2010.

The family would like to again extend a warm thank you to Carolyn Claussen and Bobby Black for all the time and energy they committed over the past few months as his health declined.

The family suggests donations to The Hospice of the Big Country at West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 406 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605. (from the Abilene Reporter-News, July 3, 2010)

Karolin Ann "Karol" Blair [20 Jul 1943 - 16 Dec 2000]

± Philip Darnell "Phil" BLEDSOE [7 Aug 1943 - 19 Feb 1969]  Cause - car wreck

Abilene Reporter News (Abilene, TX)
Thursday 2/20/1969

Philip BLEDSOE's Funeral Pending

Funeral arrangements are pending with Elliott's Funeral
Home for former Abilenian Philip Darnell Bledsoe, age 25, who was
killed in a car wreck about 4 p.m.  Wednesday in Albuquerque, N.M.

Details of the accident not unavailable.

Born Aug. 7, 1943, in De Ridder, La., he attended Abilene schools and graduated from Abilene High School in 1962 (member of Class of 1961).  He served three years with the Navy in the Mediterranean Sea.

He married Kayla Jan DOWDY, here Jan.15, 1966 and was a member of the Abilene Emergency Service for six months.  They moved to Albuquerque about two years ago where he was a salesman for Coca-Cola Food Company.

Mr. Bledsoe was a member of The Church of Heavenly Rest Episcopal here.

Surviving are his wife, of Albuquerque; his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison BLEDSOE of 1202 Amarillo; two sisters, Clarie and Sharon BLEDSOE, both of 1202 Amarillo.

Interment will be at the Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene.

Duncan Lair "Butch" BOYER [21 Oct 1942, Abilene - Mar 2023, Abilene ]  Cause - apparent natural, found at home in bed.

Duncan Lair BOYER was born in Abilene and was the only child of his mother and his father had two other children from his first marriage, but they were about 30 years older than Duncan. 

Duncan excelled at baseball and in golf, at which he won many amatuer tournaments both in Texas and in California.  He married Lynn Taylor Mead who had attended Abilene High on 1 Feb 1975, in Las Vegas.  They lived together mainly in Northern California and divorced a few years later. Duncan later returned to Abilene where he remained.

Duncan died in bed at home.  His body was not claimed and was cremated by North's Funeral, Abilene.  An Abilene High Classmate was able to his nearest living relatives (who lived in Abilene and Dallas) and helped to arrange appointing a second cousin, a Dallas attorney, to handle his estate.  His cousin is planning on having Duncan's ashes interred in a family plot at Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, at some future date. 

Jimmy Neal "Jim" BRAMLET  [18 Jun 1943 - 14 Nov 2009]

Jim Bramlet, 66, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Abilene. His funeral service with David Cason officiating will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 17th in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 HWY 277 South with burial following in Elmwood Memorial Park.
 

Jim was born in Brownwood on June 18, 1943 the son of Truit Bramlet and Kathleen McCurdy Bramlet (see Obituary 15 Jan 2013) . He came to Abilene in the 5th grade and graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. He married Linda Fields on July 22, 1962, has owned and operated Bramlet Construction for the last 25 years and was a member of Broadview Baptist Church.

Jim lived life to the fullest. He was a great Dad and Papa and was always involved in whatever his boys and later his grandkids were doing. He enjoyed the outdoors, so good times with the family often included camping, boating and many fun times at the lake.

Survivors include his mother, Kathleen Bramlet of Abilene; his wife,  Linda Bramlet (see Obituary 4 Jan 2012) of Abilene; two sons, Chad Bramlet and wife Stacy of Abilene and Shea Bramlet and wife Stefanie of Littlefield; five grandchildren, Chance, Cheyenne, Cole, Cade and Camryn; and two sisters, Sue Moore and husband Terry and Karen Lewis and husband David all of Abilene.
 

Ronald Gordon "Ron" BREDEMEYER  [09 Dec 1942 - 14 Aug 2015]

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Ronald (Ron) G. Bredemeyer, 72, was received into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, August 14, 2015. Visitation will be held at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. A celebration of Ron’s life will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2015 at Wylie Methodist Church, 3430 Antilley Road. 

Ron was born December 9, 1942 in Big Spring, TX to Walter E. and Frances (Bradshaw) Bredemeyer. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1961 and upon completion of his Master’s Degree from Texas Tech University, served his country in the U.S. Air Force. There he was an instructor pilot, achieving the rank of Captain, at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, TX. He married his hometown sweetheart, Brenda K. Gamblin on June 25, 1966. 

Ron began his civilian career in the transportation industry with Merchants Fast Motor Lines in 1973. In 1981 Ron left Merchants to fulfill a dream of owning his own oil-drilling company and started Morning Star Drilling, but his love and vast knowledge of the transportation industry led him back. Ron became a leading authority in the heavy haul trucking industry and was an expert in transportation maintenance. He then continued a long career with Merchants, Texas Kenworth and Coastal Transport. Ron finally took that expertise and opened Bredemeyer & Associates and became a nationally recognized authority in transportation consulting and litigation support, where he worked until his retirement in 2012.

An avid lover of life, he spent his days with family and friends doing what he loved most and learning everything he could about what interested him. Ron enjoyed spending time in the outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a car enthusiast and often restored vintage trucks with his children and grandchildren. His great love was traveling our country’s beautiful landscape in his RV with Brenda by his side. They made new friends at every park they visited, but their “home away from home” became the Buckhorn Lake Resort in Kerrville, where Ron and Brenda spent the majority of their time with dear friends. Ron was most passionate about learning the Word of Christ and sharing God’s message. He loved to lead worship in his home, in Sunday school class, with Big Country Emmaus, and for small Methodist churches around Texas. He wrote regularly to friends and families about his health progression and always closed each letter with a promise that one day he would be “resting in His lap” in the Kingdom of Heaven. A man of dignity and filled with God’s grace, Ron never missed an opportunity to make certain that those he met knew of God’s salvation and the promise of everlasting life.

Ron is survived his wife, Brenda of Abilene; his daughter, Kim Bouldin and her husband Brian of Poolville, TX; his son, Kevin and wife Allison of Abilene; four grandsons: Chris Hennesay and wife Chelsey of Springtown, TX, Austin Hennesay of Abilene, and Benjamin and Boone Bredemeyer of Abilene. Also, one sister, Sheila Collier of Brownwood, TX; three great-granddaughters: Blaklee, Kambrynn, and Lakyn; sisters and brothers in law: Helen and David Whitmire of Abilene and Ken and Kathleen Gamblin of Colorado Springs, CO and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by both parents: Walter and Frances Bredemeyer; and one brother, Kenneth Bredemeyer.

The family wishes to thank Texas Oncology in Abilene and MD Anderson in Houston, TX as well as the nurses at Abilene Regional Medical Center and Big Country Hospice. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be sent to Cancer Services Network, 100 Chestnut Ste. 100, Wylie Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.

Gary Wayne BROWN [25 Sep 1942 - 4 Jun 2004]

Gary was born on 25 Sep 1942 in Abilene, Texas to Dean BROWN and Maurine BAKER BROWN.  

He spent his early childhood in  Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. He married the love of his life, Nancy Elizabeth Ketchersid in 1969 in Houston. They had two sons.  Gary died in South Houston, TX and is buried in Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, TX.

Not much more is know about Gary, at this time.

Robert Lee "Bob" BRYANT  [18 Nov 1942 - March 18, 2015]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a loving husband and father, Robert (Bob) Lee Bryant.  Robert "Bob" was born on Nov. 18, 1942 in Texarkana, AR to Robert F. and Bertie Lee STICE BRYANT PHILLEY.  

Private funeral service and interment will be held at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery (Shiloh Cemetery), in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Bob lived in many places in Texas during his lifetime. He spent his early childhood in Hamlin, Texas. He spent his school years in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Harless Bryant from Ponca City, Oklahoma on November 18, 1961. They had a great time travelling with what was then Western Electric Company. Bob gained knowledge of the telephone business and some lifelong friends through these adventures of being on ‘transfer’ in Texas cities such as Corpus Christi, Houston and Pampa.

Their daughter, Ramona Loleta, was born in Abilene in 1965, and a couple of years later, September 18, 1967 to be exact, Michael Martin was born in Abilene also. But, soon thereafter, they moved to Burkburnett where Bob and his family became involved in small town life. They lived on Preston RD where (Michael) Martin was known for regularly visiting the neighbors in his birthday suit while Ramona ran to Mary Ann to tattle on him. The Bryant family grieved immensely when Martin died from meningitis on September 18, 1969. Bob is surely hugging his son in heaven today!

Later they moved to Easy St to try to move on with life without Martin. JanLee Baptist Church, Johnnie Yates and the Masonic Lodge in Burkburnett where he earned the 32nd degree, were important influences in Bob’s life.  He was known to all he knew as a man of intelligence, integrity and fairness. The family made many good friends in Burkburnett and in Wichita Falls where Bob worked. In 1977 Bob moved his family to Hurst, Texas where he remained working at AT&T for 38 years.  During those years, he was involved in North Richland Hills Baptist Church and even though he couldn’t sing a note, he spent many hours helping the choir with the ‘Christmas Pageant’ and anything else the church asked of him.

When Bob retired, he and Mary Ann had been sponsoring a foreign exchange student, Fabio Hatori, while living in Springtown.

If asked, they would tell you they love Fabio as one of their own kids. But even with this, Bob wasn’t really ready to retire from working. He went to work for Marconi who then became Emerson.  The funny part of this transition in life is that he was now the expert (and almost indispensible) auditor that AT&T, his former employer, depended on to ensure the central office wiring got installed correctly!  Since he travelled so much with this job, Bob and Mary Ann decided to live part of their retirement dream before time slipped away.   They bought 40 acres in East Texas and built their ‘forever’ home.  For a few years, Bob was a cattleman with a herd of 8 cows and one bull named Black Tres, or as son-in-law Patrick Passmore called him ‘Sir Loin’. They have a lake behind the house for fishing and Bob loved to fish! He taught his granddaughters, Rachel Ann and Rylie Loleta Passmore, how to fish and how to drive golf carts all over the property.   Bob enjoyed sitting at the ‘Table of Knowledge’ in the mornings at ‘The Shed Cafe’ in Edom, TX near where they lived. As Bob grew older, it was evident to his family that he missed his calling. He should have been a weatherman. Any time a storm was brewing, his daughter could expect a call from her dad letting her know of impending danger.   Speculation between family members is that his grand dad, Otto M. Stice, impressed upon a young Bob, the importance of the weather to the Stice farm where Bob was raised so early in his life.

He went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday , March 18, 2015. At the time of his death, he lived in Van Zandt County, Texas near Ben Wheeler, Texas.

So many are welcoming Bob to the golden streets of heaven while those of us remain here to do the work our Lord has for us.

Bob is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Harless Bryant of Ben Wheeler area, Van Zandt County, Texas; daughter, Ramona Loleta Bryant

Passmore, son-in-law, Patrick Earl Passmore; granddaughters, Rachel Ann and Rylie Loleta Passmore of Hurst; his sister, Diana Francis Bryant Patterson of Colbert, Oklahoma and her children, Shannon Lee Bryant of Lubbock, Texas and Vi’ Lynda Cherese Patterson Hancock of Colbert, Oklahoma and their children.

The Azle News,  April 1, 2015 Edition

Sandra Lucille BURKS SPEAR
[12 May 1943 - 27 Mar 2011]

Sandra Burks Spear, 67, was received into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, March 27, 2011, at an Abilene medical center.
Sandra was born in Pampa, Texas on May 12, 1943 to O.A. "Buster" Burks and Jerry GRIFFIN BURKS. She had lived in Abilene since 1950. Sandra was a member of the Abilene High School Class of 1961. She was a bookkeeper for Condley & Company in Abilene from 1977-2005, and was a member of Broadview Baptist Church. Sandra was a master seamstress, loved to travel, and enjoyed making scrapbooks of her grandchildren and the places she had visited.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Shari Jones and husband Alan of Abilene; her son, Keith Woolf and wife Cindy of Little Elm; three grandchildren, Jocelyn Woolf, Griffin Jones, and Jennifer Woolf; her sister, Kay Thacker and husband Rusty of Arlington; two aunts, Marjorie Blackwell of Sweetwater and Murlene Shagula of Abilene; two nieces; and several cousins.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Ralph Heaven and his staff, and the ladies at Hendrick Infusion Services for their especially fine care for our mother and grandmother.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in Roby Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Broadview Baptist Church in Abilene, officiated by Rev. David Cason.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, or by phone 888 557-7177; or Broadview Baptist Church Missions, 2500 South 27th St., Abilene, TX 79605.

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Sandra Lou "Sandy" BURNETT LYLES [25 Aug 1943 - 23 May 1999]

Sandy was born 25 Aug 1943 in Munday, TX to Raymond Otis and Mae "Pat" POLLOCK BURNETT.  Sandy's father was killed in the South Pacific during WWII and she was adopted by her step-father, Jesse B. MERRELL.

Sandy married Herbert G. LYLES, a US Marine Officer and native of Bastrop, TX. She died 23 May 1999 in Springfield, Fairfax County, VA.  Herbert, their three sons and others survive her.

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Donna Sue BUTLER LANGFORD [August 7, 1943 - August 1, 2015]

Donna Sue (Butler) Langford left this world on Sunday, August 1, 2015. While our hearts are broken, she is once again hand in hand with the love of her life, Bill. In August 7, 1943, Donna was born to Wesley & Ethel Butler in Monahans, Texas. She grew up in Abilene, along with her big brother, J.D. Butler. Donna married her sweetheart, William Charles (Bill) Langford when she was 17. Donna & Bill moved to Del Rio, Texas in 1968 and raised their children, Malasa Langford (Williams) and Douglas Langford. Donna was a woman of many talents. A church secretary, school secretary, small business owner, volunteer and active member of her community. She so loved her town, Del Rio, and was serving as the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce at the time of her passing. A woman of faith, Donna lived her life with love, laughter and compassion. She lived! The light of any room; a friend to anyone in need and the best Mom and Noni anyone could hope for. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Bill. Along with her children and their spouses, Mark Williams and Heather Langford, she leaves behind her grandchildren Ryan Finical, Sarah (Finical) Phillips, and Brooke Langford. Great-grandchildren Spencer Phillips, Sailor Newman and Wesley Finical. Brother J.D. Butler & wife Kay. Her special nieces, Kayla Zeigenbein (husband Robert) and LaDonna Adcock (husband Trent). Sister in law Pat (Langford) Nobles and husband, Robert. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Donna had great love for her family and we will forever miss her infectious laugh and huge hugs. The family will receive visitors at G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, August 7, 2015 from 6-9pm. A celebration of Donna's life will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015 in the Ramada Inn Ballroom at 3pm. In lieu of usual remembrances, the family request donations to The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Society or Texas Lion's Camp in Kerrville, TX. Funeral arrangements with G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, of Del Rio.

Raleigh Franklin "Poe" CABE [31 Aug 1942 - 3 Jun 2000]

Poe was born in Happy, Swisher Co., TX to Edmund Burnett and Lina Belle WHITE CABE.

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R.F. Cabe
BASTROP - R.F. "Poe" Cabe, 57, of Dale, died Saturday, June 3, 2000.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home.

Mr. Cabe was born in Happy. He earned his bachelor's degree and became a real estate appraiser.

Survivors include his wife, Kayline Cabe of Dale; a son, Kyle Cabe of New Braunfels; three daughters, Meredith Kennedy of Kyle; Mika Carroll of Bastrop and Krista Bartsch of Rockne; and four grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials in lieu of flowers to Family Crisis Center, 431 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop, TX 78602; Humane Society SPCA, 124 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752; or a favorite charity.

Amarillo Daily News, June 7, 2000

 

Martin Lee CARGILE ( 11 Sep 1943 - 13 Nov 2004)

Martin was born on 11 Sep 1943 in Abilene, TX to Daniel Martin  and Viola MILLS CARGILE.  Martin married Karen HOOD (AHS'62) who is the sister of Tom HOOD (AHS'61).

Janice Louise CARROLL MAYES DAVIS [21 Mar 1943 - 7 Jun 2018]

Daughter of William Woodrow Carroll and Mary Frances Casey Carroll. 

She graduated Abilene High School in 1961 and married John Homer Mayes during that same year.  They had three sons, Tim, Matt and Van Eric.  They later divorced.

During 1980, in Big Spring, she married Fred Russ Davis, who passed away in December of 1990.

 

Arlinda Beth "Linda, Lin" CARVER STAGGS RUSHING ( 4 Apr 1943 - 31 Aug 2018)

In Memory of Arlinda (Lin) Beth Carver Rushing

Obituary of Arlinda Rushing

Arlinda (Lin) Beth Rushing, 75 years old, of Abilene, Texas passed away on August 31, 2018 in her home in Abilene.
 
Funeral services will be held at 10am on Saturday September 8th at the Southwest Park Baptist Church located at 2901 South 20th St. with Pastor Mike Woodard officiating.  Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park located at 5750 Hwy 277 South in Abilene.  Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene
 
Lin, as she was lovingly known, was born in Ranger Texas to Arlie and Virginia Carver on April 4, 1943.  Lin traveled and attended various schools before graduating from Abilene High School (with classmate and future husband Larry Rushing).  Lin attended and graduated from McMurry University shortly thereafter and soon began teaching.  Although she loved teaching, the urge to enter the business world was stronger.  Lin started her business “Lin’s Sportswear” in 1970.  Lin brought to Abilene style and the first ski wear store in the Big Country…. and Lin sold effortlessly.  As her business grew and her reputation for honesty and not sugarcoating the facts, Lin developed a customer base that can only be described as an extended family.  In January of 1973, Lin married Larry Rushing.  That union began an amazing partnership that lead the couple to open multiple retail locations in the great city of Abilene which eventually culminated in the Lin’s and Larry’s Plaza on South 14th.  Through her charisma and business savvy, Lin was quick to capture the attention and hearts of so many Abilenians.  Lin’s and Larry’s was fast a household name and Lin herself became an icon in the community.  Through her example and mentoring, Lin’s daughter, Stacey, began her own successful retail business.  Lin was active locally for many causes and eventually became the President of the Abilene Woman’s Club twice.  Lin delighted herself with her grandchildren, swimming often and eventually rescuing the love of her life, a poodle she so aptly named “Buddy”.
 
Lin was preceded in death by her father Arlie Carver, her mother Virginia Carver, and her brother Don Carver.
 
Lin is survived by her husband Larry Rushing, her brother John Carver, her daughter Stacey Staggs Magovern and husband Michael, her step daughters Laura Rushing and LeAnn Ratliff, and her grandchildren, Bret Alexander Clinton, Rachel Lauren Ratliff, Kaden Patrick Ward and Ryan Thomas Ratliff.

Memorials may be given, in lieu of flowers.  Lin would want donations to be made to either Rescue the Animals SPCA (www.rescuetheanimals.org) or the Blue Family Fund (www.bluefamilyfund.org).

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Note: Sadly, Lin's former son-in-law is suspected of killing her but, as of  5 Oct 2021 has been found by the Court to be incompetent to stand trial.

± CHILDRESS, Walter Lee ( 31 Dec 1942 - 31 Jan 1970)

Walter was born to Charles Walker and May ASHBURN CHILDRESS in Jonesboro, AR on Dec. 31, 1942. He died in Houston, TX on Jan. 31, 1970.  Walter is buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Jonesboro, AR

Kenneth Ray "Ken" CLEVELAND [11 Nov 1942 - Dec 1971] auto accident

Ken was born Nov. 11, 1942 Runnels Co., TX to Kenneth Byrel Cleveland and Opal Jewel Fish Cleveland.  He was the Grandson of Arthur Leidge Cleveland and Annie Laura Dennis Cleveland.

After graduating from Abilene High, Ken married Jo THOMAS.  Together they had a son and a daughter.  On 19 Jul 1971 married Pat Carter in Abilene.  He was killed at age 29, in an auto accident on 7 Dec 1971 in Aspermont, TX.

Ken was buried next to his mother, Opal Jewel FISH CLEVELAND, at Tuscola Cemetery, Tuscola, TX.

± Cook, Lewis

Peggy June Cook Thomas [17 Jul 1943 - 30 Jan 1982] from Gunshot wound

Peggy Cook Thomas, age 38, was shot to death during a home robbery on Janurary 27, 1982 in Dallas, Texas, according to her first cousin, Linda.  She was buried at Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene.

She was born to Horace Elmer and Lela Maude Redding Cook in Calhoun County, Texas on July 17, 1943.  Her parents were from the Abilene area and returned to Abilene soon after World War II.  She married Ferle Thomas, Jr. on August 27, 1966 in Denton and they divorced five years later.

± Ann Coppedge Collier [Apr. 1, 1943 - March 24, 2014]

Ann Coppedge Collier, age 70 of Temple Texas, beloved daughter wife and mother, passed away Monday evening, March 24, 2014. Ann was born to William and Annie Coppedge in Sweetwater, Texas. She grew up in the Sweetwater and Abilene area, where she married her husband Kenneth Richard Collier on June 6, 1959.

Ann is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Richard Collier and her three sons, Jacky Mark Collier, Richard William Collier and Timothy Scott Collier and his wife, Lori, mother Annie Coppedge, and brother Arvin Coppedge and wife Merrilyn.

Ann is also survived by her eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Elliott-Hamil Funeral home at 542 Hickory Street in Abilene. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at 7457 West Lake Road in Abilene

± Jerry Wayne CORLEY [26 Jan 1942 - 28 Jun 2000]

Jerry Wayne Corley, 58, of Abilene, died Wednesday, June 28, 2000, at a local medical center.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy. 277 South. Burial will be in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories.

Mr. Corley was born in Kilgore, Texas, on January 26, 1942. He moved to Abilene at the age of twelve and graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. He entered the U.S. Navy in December 1961, and served actively for two years. He also served four more years in the Naval Reserve.

Mr. Corley returned to Abilene and was employed by Bank of Commerce for twelve years. He moved to Sweetwater where he managed the Holiday Bowling Lane; moved to Mesa, Arizona, where he was with Brunswick Bowling Lanes for two years; and returned to Sweetwater where he managed the bowling lanes again for two years.

He was employed by Harrah’s Hotels and Casinos for eight years; worked for Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino in Ruidoso, N.M.; worked as cage manager for the Downs at Albuquerque, N.M.; and returned on June 3, 2000 to Abilene where he was retired.

His hobbies include golfing and bowling. He was a league member.

He married LuJane Dalton on April 8, 1961. Mr. Corley was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward L. Corley and Neva I. Taylor Corley.

Survivors include his wife of Abilene; a son, Edward Wayne Corley and his wife, Janet R. Corley of Abilene; a daughter, Lisa Michelle Corley Booher of Abilene; a sister, Vickie Sue Corley Thornton of Hazelhurst, Miss.; his father-in-law, Edward F. Dalton of Abilene; five grandchildren, Brandy L. Booher, Cody D. Booher, Misty D. Booher, Jeremy W. Corley, and Dustin C. Corley; and one great-grandson, D.J. Booher.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Cowley, Dick Nowell, Bill Lackey, Tommy Stratton, Bugger Daniels, and Sam Gilbert. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Thornton, Don Segovia, John Segovia, Jesse Segovia, David Gilbreth, Glen Bicknell, and Jerry Bennett.

Memorials may be sent to Hendrick Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604, or Southwest Cancer Center and Research, P.O. Box 5980, Lubbock, TX 79415.

The family will receive friends at a visitation from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 5701 Hwy. 277 South.

Jo Ann CORWIN OLISKY [2 Aug 1943 - 6 Nov 2018]

JoAnn Olisky, 75, of Abilene passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Abilene.

A memorial service will be held Friday, November 16, 2018 at 2 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.

JoAnn was born on August 2, 1943 to the late Wesley Corwin and Betty Iris Byers in Gulf Port Mississippi. She married William "Bill" Olisky on May 30, 1974 in Austin, TX. JoAnn enjoyed scrapbooking, arts & crafts and in her younger days square dancing. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

JoAnn is survived by her husband, Bill; 3 children, Debbie Taylor, Leslie Karen Olisky and Gregg Allan Olisky; 8 grandkids, Kellie, Samuel, Chealsea, Jenny, Christopher, Ryane, Kevin and Amanda.

JoAnn was also preceded in death by a son, Kevin Olisky and a daughter, Kimberly Boehnlien.

Grace Carolyn "Sue" COULTER [8 Mar 1943 - 21 Jun 1982]

Sue was born in San Antonio, TX on 4 Feb 1949 to John Clifford Coulter and Grace Irma Isom Coulter.  She graduated from Abilene High School with that great Class of 1961.  Sue died 21 Jun 1982 in New Orleans, LA.

Sue married Kent Morgan the month before she graduated from High School.  Together they had three children; Kena Sue, Kent and Coulter.  The couple later divorced.  In 1977, Sue married Alan Marcus.

Mrs. Marcus was laid to rest in Coker Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.

 

David "Dale" CRAIK [Oct 24, 1944 - Dec 11, 2015]
 

Dale was probably the youngest and was one of the brightest AHS Class '61 members.

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Mr. David Craik, 71, of Woodstock, GA passed away December 11, 2015. David was born on October 16, 1944 in Lawrence, KS to the late David and Eva Craik. He grew up in Abilene, TX and graduated 2 years early and with honors from Abilene High School. David was a proud Eagle Scout. He attended Hardin Simmons University for a year before transferring to the University of Texas in Austin where he received his Bachelor degree in Physics. He went on to earn his Master of Science degree from North Texas State University in Denton before starting his career with IBM. After retiring, he remained an Executive on Loan and taught at the Atlanta University Complex. He was a member of Northpoint Community Church and was honored to have traveled the Holy Lands. He sang with the Woodstock Warblers and loved hiking as well as many other outdoor activities. He also enjoyed traveling and music. David was loved by many and will be immensely missed. He leaves behind his wife, Priscilla Craik, Daughter, Glenda Lee Barner, and four Brothers, Robert A., Gary C., and Philip Lee Craik along with many other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11:00am in the chapel of Woodstock Funeral Home with a Reception Lunch immediately following. Interment with military honors will follow at 2:30 PM in Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 4-7pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in David's memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation , www.michaeljfox.org, P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014. Arrangements are under the direction of Woodstock Funeral Home, 8855 Main St, Woodstock, GA 30188. 

Jackie Carl "Butch" CUNNINGHAM ( 17 Feb 1943 - Dallas, Dallas Co., TX)

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Born February 17, 1943 in Abilene, Texas and passed away on July 2, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Jack is survived by his wife Anne Cunningham; two daughters, Tammy Cunningham and Melinda Welch; his sister, Dorothy Kilpatrick; mother-in-law, Jean Swaim; and three granddaughters, Katie, Hannah, and Meredith. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Restland Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Restland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.

Billy & Butch happier days.

Billy, Pam & Butch 2009

Dr. Larry Lyonal CUNNINGHAM, DDS ( 23 Nov 1942 - 25 Apr 2019)

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Dr. Larry Cunningham
November 23, 1942 - April 25, 2019

Dr. Larry Lyonal Cunningham Sr. DDS, 76, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be held Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the Lake Leon Baptist Church. Dr. Cunningham will be interred the same day at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene, Texas at 3:30 PM. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home 211 Pine, Ranger, TX on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 6-8 PM.
Larry Lyonal Cunningham was born on November 23, 1942 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to Larry Jack Cunningham and Geneva Huddleston Cunningham. He graduated from Hardin Simmons University and then went on to dental school at the Baylor College of Dentistry. Larry opened the Horizon Dental Chain in 1980 in and near the Metroplex. He later retired on his Ranch in Ranger. After a few years of mowing he bought a small dental practice in Ranger until his real retirement in 2015. On January 8, 1979 in Denison, TX Larry married the love of his life, Glinda Stewart, they enjoyed 40 years of marriage. He was a family man who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also was a member of Lake Leon Baptist Church, the American Ostrich Association, and the American Dental Association. 
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Glinda Cunningham; children, Dr. Larry Cunningham Jr. and wife, Emily, Amy Meece, Chad Cunningham, Robbi Chapman and husband, Davy, and Portlan Tune; brother, Barry Cunningham and wife, Kathy; sister, Beverley Cunningham; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchilden; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
For those making memorial donations, the family suggests Lake Leon Baptist Church. 
Online condolences may be left for the family at: www.edwards-funeral-homes.com.

Peggy Lynn DARBY KELLY [2 Aug 1943 - 8 Jan 2022]
 

Obituary

Peggy Lynn Kelly, 78, of Kilgore, passed away January 8, 2022, in a Longview Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 5:00 pm for friends and family at The Back Porch, Kilgore. Peggy, or “Lynn” as she was known outside family, repeatedly made her wishes known. She wanted everyone to gather for a meal, visit, and celebrate together in remembrance of her.
Born August 2, 1945, to Ted Dale and Betty Sue Windham Darby in Abilene, Texas. She had resided in Kilgore for a number of years. She loved doing different kinds of crafts and was interested in a wide variety of subjects. Her latest hobby of dot painting was beautiful work. She was a former Florida state women’s pool champion, as well as an accomplished pianist.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Betty Louise Darby Merriman.
Survivors include one daughter, Shara Lea Kelly of Austin and one son, Jarrett Darby Kelly and wife Andrea of Crewe, VA; one sister, Wilora Darby Tucker of Kilgore, eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Please leave online condolences www.raderfuneralhome.com.
 

Frances Kathleen DARDEN CARRINGTON [20 Jun 1943 - 21 Feb 2011]

Alton Wayne DAVIS [11 Sep 1942 - 18 Oct 2017]
 

Alton Davis was born on 11 Sep 1942, Abilene to Clyde Alton and Wanda WRIGHT DAVIS.  Alton grew up in Abilene, attended public schools and graduated in May 1961 with that great Class of Abilene High School.

Alton married Beverly Norris on 11 Jul 1964, in Denton, Texas.  They later had four children.  Beverly and Alton divorced about 19 years later. He then married Treva Huff, in 1984.  Treva passed away in 2016, in North Richland Hills, TX and Alton passed away on 18 Oct 2017, in Florida.
 

Lynda Ruth DAVIS MOORE [13 Aug 1943 - March 31, 2000]

Sunday, April 2, 2000  Obituaries

Lynda Davis Moore, 56, died Friday, March 31, 2000, at her home.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 U.S. Hwy. 277 South, with the Rev. Larry Davis officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park.

Mrs. Moore was born in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. She worked as an executive secretary at UMB Bank in Kansas City, Mo., for 15 years. She returned to Abilene in 1998 from Lanthrop, Mo. She was employed by Sweet Dreams Sleep Shop in Abilene and was a member of First Christian Church in Lanthrop, Mo.

Survivors include one son, Billy Moore of Independence, Mo.; one daughter, Lee Ann MEDFORD of Abilene; her mother, Mary Davis of Abilene; two brothers, David Davis and Gary Davis, both of Abilene; and four grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Hendrick Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene 79604.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. today in the funeral home.
 

Thomas Edwin "Tommy" ''Moose'' DAVIS (21 Mar 1943 - 24 Feb 2012) from multiple myeloma

Tom married Ethel Alberta STINNENT on 6 Oct 1973 in Abilene. He suffered from multiple myeloma and died in Tennessee.

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Thomas E. "Moose" Davis- age 68 of Maryville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by parents, T.J. and Trudie Davis; brother, Wade Davis; infant sister, Sandra Sue Davis; niece, Kathy McDowell; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Irma and Johnnie Stinnett.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 38 years, Ethel Davis; daughter, Trudy Davis and her fiancé' Scott Hutsell; granddaughters, Shiann Davis and Kimberly Hitchcock and unborn grandson, Gage Davis all of Maryville; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Linda Davis; sister-in-law, Nita Davis of Texas; also surviving are his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Retha and Leon Kelly, Peggy and Doug Justice, Kay and Mike Simonds, Rudy Tidwell, Polly and Kenneth Bradburn, Johnnie and Stinnett all of Maryville along with nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2012 at McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel. Family and friends will meet 11:00a.m. Tuesday at Crossroads Tabernacle Cemetery for the interment. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home.

Tom Edd DAVIS (4 Jan 1942 - 1 Oct 2013)

Tom Edd Davis, 71, passed into the arms of Our Lord on Oct. 1, 2013. He was born Jan. 4, 1942, in Stamford, Texas, to Floyd and June Davis.

Tom Edd was the proprietor of The Blue Stone for 41 years. He enjoyed rock, stamp and coin collecting. His greatest joy was his family and fishing. He enjoyed "wetting a line" whenever the opportunity came along. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Alamogordo, where he enjoyed selling sodas, popcorn and candy at the football games. He served in many leadership positions as well as President and Kiwanian of the year. He belonged to the Elk's Lodge and was a member and officer of the Rocket City Stamp Club. He also spent 15 years as a math and science teacher and has stayed in touch with many of his past students.

Tom Edd is survived by his wife of 48 years, Peggy; their four children Terry and wife, Cyrene, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Dr. Steve Davis, of Crestview, Fla.; Kelly Davis, Alamogordo; and Lisa and her husband, Zachary Wright, of Copperas Cove, Texas. His sister Mary Lee and husband, Doug; his brother-in-law, Gary Fromlath and wife, Ginny Sue; and his mother-In-law Mary Fromlath.

His grandchildren Krystal Trull and husband, Dan; Brandon Davis; Matthew Blow; Michael Davis; Elizabeth Wright; Johathan Wright; Emmaleigh Wright. His nephews, Chris Lee and wife Bianca; and Mike Lee. Great nieces Taylor Lee and Niejia Watkins and great nephew Luke Lee.
He will also be missed by his loyal and beloved employees and his Blue Gold Macaw, Ivan, who greets the guests who come into The Blue Stone
His graveside service will be Saturday, Oct. 5 at Monte Vista Cemetery at 10 a.m. with Pastor Chuck King officiating.
The Davis family will greet friends for visitation at the Hamilton/Odell Funeral Home on Scenic Drive from 6:30-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4 to celebrate the life of their beloved Tom Edd Davis. May God bless.
Please sign the online register book located at www.haniltonodell.com and leave any stories or comments that you would like to share.

Published in Alamogordo Daily News from Oct. 4 to Nov. 3, 2013
 

Ralph Kinley DICKENS, Jr.   [Aug. 24, 1941  - Jun. 22, 2007] (Following a lengthy illness)


Following a lengthy illness, Major Ralph Kinley Dickens, Jr., beloved husband of Mona Dickens, joined the Lord's Battalion on June 22, 2007. Qualified as an Army Ranger, Ralph served in the Army Field Artillery for 20 years, including assignments in Vietnam, Ft. Hood, Hawaii, Ft. Sill, OK, Ft. McPherson, GA, Germany, Korea, and Ft. Sam Houston.

A devout Texan, he spent many hours volunteering at community events, such as NIOSA and Folklife Festival [in his adopted home of San Antonio].

He was preceded in death by his father, James Earl Phipps and sister-in-law, Lee Ann Phipps. He is survived by his wife, Mona Dickens; son, Robert Lee Dickens & wife Susan, granddaughters, Jordan Noel & Kasey Lee Dickens; mother, Ann Phipps; brother, Dick Phipps & wife Laura, brother, Mike Phipps; sister, Trish Rhodes & husband K.W.; and numerous beloved nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 12 noon, Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Army Emergency Relief Fund or the Salvation Army. Sunset Funeral Home.

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± Arthur Leslie "Les" "Bill" DIFFIE  [November 12, 1942  - May 20, 2004] (of cancer)

May 23, 2004

PEARLAND -- A.L. (Les) (Bill) Diffie, 61, of Pearland, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2004 of his battle with cancer.

He was born November 12, 1942 in Waco, TX. He moved to Abilene in 1948 and graduated from AHS. Bill served country as a US Marine in Vietnam. Before retiring, Bill worked as an Elevator Mechanic.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara A. Diffie; daughters, Leslie Diffie of Rockport and Terry CAMPBELL and husband Brian of Beaumont; stepdaughter, Brenda TUREK of Humble; stepson, John TUREK of Victoria. Also surviving Bill are his sister, Ann DUNN and family of Abilene; brother, David Diffie and family of Midland.

Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2004, SouthPark Funeral Home in Pearland, Texas.
Burial: South Memorial Park Cemetery, Pearland, Brazoria Co., TX

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07/02/2004
I was looking through some of my old emails and notice yours.  I don't know if you read in the Abilene paper that we lost Les the 20th of May.  His cancer spread all over his body and he went pretty fast.   I can't remember when the reunion was going to be, just thought you might want to know.

Barbara Diffie
 

± Regina "Jarvine" DODSON METCALF [3 Mar 1943 - 10 Feb 2018]

Regina "Jarvine" Dodson Metcalf attended Abilene High School in Abilene, Texas with the great Class of 1961. A couple of years after high school, Jarvine married Walter Metcalf. Together they had a daughter and a son and about a decade later, they divorced.

Jarvine passed away Saturday morning, February 10, 2018. She had been in hospice care. Her ashes will be interred at the foot of her parents’ graves in a ceremony on her 75th birthday, March 3, 2018. A lunch will be provided for family and friends at Victory Church, 2643 South 6th Street, Abilene, Texas 79505, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please bring a memory of Jarvine to share during that time.

Burial to be at: Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, TX.

Donnie  DONAHOO BUTLER  [Oct. 17, 1942  - Dec. 10, 2013]

Donnie Da Butler, 71, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at an Abilene medical center.

The family will receive friends at a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene.

The daughter of the late Zena Da (McMeans) and Nelson Franklin Donahoo, Donnie was born on October 17, 1942 in Knox City, Texas. She was a 1961 graduate of Abilene High School and attended Tarleton State University.

Donnie worked in Abilene for Davis Kinard & Co., and in the early 1970's began working for the Texas Employment Commission in Austin, Texas. Her career with TEC brought her back to Abilene in 1978. In the mid-1990's she began working for Unemployment Tax Advisory Co., a job that took her back to Austin, to Dallas, and in 2002 returned her to Abilene where she retired from the State of Texas in 2004.

Donnie was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was always at the center of fun, and was a gracious hostess and entertainer. She was an encourager and supporter of her family and friends, always allowing others to make life decisions that fit their purpose and made them happy. Throughout her life, Donnie dealt with situations that might befall her with grace and strength. Most recently, she found encouragement in the Bible Study Group she attended at Beltway Park Baptist Church. She enjoyed needle work, quilting and sewing.

Donnie is survived by her son, Greg Butler and wife Elizabeth of Milford, Kansas; brother, Nelson Donahoo and wife Linda of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina; sister, Angela Avery and husband James of Abilene; three grandchildren, James Butler, Hannah Butler and Ethan Butler; one niece and one nephew, as well as a dear family friend, Patsy Zimmerlee, with whom Donnie spent time and travelled.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the donor's charity of choice.
 

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± Marilyn Anne DULANEY SPEARS [25 Aug 1943 - 25 Sep 1990]

Midland * Marilyn DULANEY SPEARS, 47, of Midland, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 1990. She was born Aug. 25, 1943 in Austin, TX to Fred A. and Reo Anne MUNDEN DULANEY. The family moved to Abilene in early 1950s and she graduated from Abilene High. After high school, Marilyn went on the Texas Tech.

She married Robert A. SPEARS and they had a son, Reese and a daughter Emily Anne.

Burial to be at: Resthaven Memorial Park, Midland, TX.

Theodocia  EDWARDS [26 Dec  1943 - 2 Apr 1960] [ from cerebral hemorrhage; Junior year AHS (age 16)] Burial: Elmwood Memorial Park.

Harry Walker Elliott III [February 28, 1943 - April 12, 2016]

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Abilene, TX

Harry Walker Elliott, III, 73, of Abilene, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 after a valiant struggle and a hard goodbye. A loving Memorial Service to celebrate his life and marvel at our survival of it, will be held at 4:00 PM, Monday, April 18, 2016 at the Elk's Abilene Preservation League, 1174 North 1st Street, Abilene, TX 79601, Bro. David Stucky, Sis. Catherine Stucky and Fred Watson will be officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Abilene Cremation Services, 725 North 12th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601.

Harry was born February 28, 1943, in Bay City, Texas, the son of the late Harry Walker Elliott, Jr. and Mary Linn Elliott, foundational members of the oil and gas community of Abilene. He attended TCU, and ACU receiving a BA. For 30 + years he worked as an independent "oil and gas guy". Harry's passion was helping children, the elderly and anyone he knew or found to be in need, pain or just in need of encouragement. He loved the water, gardens, dogs, visiting historic places, meeting new people, political history, anything mathematics, reading, cookbooks and extended bible studies. He was vital in bringing the Texas Hunger Initiative to Abilene. He also served on the board of Big Brother Big Sister and was active in Alcoholics Anonymous. Harry was a member of the Church of the Fullness of God, and loves his congregants very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Harry is survived by son, CDR Harry Walker Elliott IV, United States Navy, and wife Melissa of Piti, Guam; daughter, LCDR Erin Elliott, United States Navy, of Manama, Bahrain; daughter, Lacey Lee Hyatt of Belton, MO; grandchildren, Harry Walker Elliott V, Colin Raye Hyatt, Ryder Miles Elliott, and Ash Starling Hyatt; and sister Patricia Anne Elliott Smart and husband Jim of Abilene, TX; and wife Ronda, the love of his life.

Harry and his family would like to thank those who prayed for and with him, took time to remember him, visit, encourage him, and treated and cared for him with kindness and compassion during his struggles.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Texas Hunger Initiative, University Development, One Bear Place #97050 Waco, Texas 76798-7050.
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Gay Lynn EMERY CHISM [30 Sep 1943 - 12 Jul 2021]

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Abilene, TX
 

Gay Lynn Emery Chism
September 30, 1943 ~ July 12, 2021 (age 77)
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Gay Lynn Emery Chism, age 77, died peacefully at home from natural causes on the evening of July 12, 2021, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
She was born in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, on September 30, 1943, to Day DeHart Emery, Jr. and Elizabeth Inez Morris.  She attended grade schools in Bryan and Victoria, Texas, then in 1957, she moved with her family back to Abilene, where she graduated in 1961 from Abilene High School.  Following graduation, she attended The University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, for two years, then returned to Abilene to attend The Hendrick Memorial Hospital School for Medical Record Administrators under the direction of her maternal aunt, Nettie Eloise (Tillie) Morris Odam.  In 1965, she moved to Houston, Texas, where she worked a year from The Baptist Memorial Hospital System and in 1966 began working for The Methodist Hospital where she stayed until 1973.
On June 15, 1968, Gay Lynn was united in marriage to her childhood friend John (Jay) Ervin Chism, Jr., of Victoria, Texas.  She, being Baptist, and he, being Catholic, were granted permission from the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome to have a double ceremony, first in the Catholic Church, secondly in the Baptist Church.  The couple exchanged afternoon vows at Sacred Heart and evening vows in The First Baptist Church in Abilene.  The evening ceremony was officiated by her fraternal uncle, Dr. Joseph Leslie Emery, and the bride was given away by her first cousin, John Will Odam.
On February 18, 1973, the Chism’s welcomed twin daughters.  Thereafter, in 1976, they moved from Houston to Richmond, Texas, where they resided until 1996.  Between 1976 and 1979, she worked as a medical record consultant, then when her daughters began school, she turned to substitute teaching with the Fort Bend County schools.  She had always been an avid swimmer, and in the summers, she taught swimming lessons for the American Red Cross to adults, children, and children with special needs.  She attended the First Baptist Church in Rosenberg, Texas.
The Chism’s, in 1996, designed their dream home and built on the side of a hill overlooking the Wimberley Valley in the Texas Hill Country.  For ten years, Gay Lynn and Jay used two of their rooms as a bed and breakfast, Cedar Hill Guest Quarters, to share their good fortune and beautiful surroundings with others.  During that time, Gay Lynn volunteered and managed the Senior Citizens Thrift Shop and was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Wimberley Women’s Civic Club, New Neighbors, book clubs, and The Daughters of the American Revolution, leading from extensive genealogy research on her maternal grandmother’s family.  She also played in a Ukulele band in New Braunfels weekly and played her Ukulele and Mandolin in the Comal County Golden Oldies Band with other Senior Citizens.
In 2006, they put their home on the market to become full-time RV’ers. Every family vacation since 1973 had been spent in one of many RVs they owned, and it was then that they made the decision to downsize to see more of the country they hadn’t seen.  When their RV travels ended, they made their permanent home in Whitney, Texas.  
Gay Lynn is survived by her husband, Jay, of 53 years and their daughters, Kelli Elizabeth Chism and husband Henry Joshua (Josh) Jones of Houston; Kristi Lynn Chism and husband Richard (Rick) Clarke Boyd of Burleson; her four wonderful grandchildren, Payson Scott Boyd (17), Henry Chism Jones (16), Anne Inez Jones (14), and Autumn Pauline Boyd (13).  Remaining survivors are her sister, Sandra Eloise Emery and husband Robert Lynn Morrison; their son, Blake Emery Morrison and wife Linda Kathleen Sullivan, their children Chase Emery and Ainsley Kathleen; her brother Richard Morris Emery and Phylis Ann Thiele, their children Erica Elyse and Austin Cameron; her first cousin John Will Odam and wife Peggy Jo Kurtz, their daughter Jennifer Paige Odam and husband Charles Crippen Barnett IV; their son Matthew Kurtz Odam and wife Elizabeth Lewis Manieri.
A private service for Gay Lynn will be held August 6, 2021, at the Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene, Texas.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Gay Lynn’s memory to the Wimberley Senior Citizens and/or the Alzheimer’s Association.
 

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± Feather EPPLER TEDFORD HURN [February 28, 1943 - April 12, 2016]

Feather Hurn | 2021 | Obituary
February 24, 2021

Feather Hurn, 77, of Sweetwater passed away on February 24, 2021.
She was cremated. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Maryneal Baptist Church. Reverend TJ Johnson will be officiating service.

The family request in lieu of flowers to please send donations to Nolan County Food Bank.

Arrangements: McCoy Funeral Home 401 East Third St., Sweetwater, Texas 79556

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Note: Feather attended all three years with the 1961 Class of Abilene High School.  However, due to some personal issues Feather missed graduating with the Class of 1961 by a couple of credits. She married Raymar "Teddy" TEDFORD, Jr. (1942 - 1996) of the 1960 Class of Abilene High School, in 1963 and they had two boys together, Michael  and Matt.