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Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan, 70, of San Angelo died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at his residence. Services are pending at Johnson's Funeral Home.

Roy Moran
Roy "Raul" Moran, 40, of San Angelo died Wednesday, May 5, 1999. Services are pending at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Bernice Featherstone
Bernice M. Featherstone, 84, of San Angelo died Monday, May 3, 1999, at her residence.
Service will be at 10 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Centerville with burial in Centerville City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
She was born July 2, 1914, in Centerville. She was a schoolteacher and a Methodist.
Survivors include two sisters, Bess Fenn of Fredericksburg and Katherine Kelly of Galena Park; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Concepcion Ferreira
Concepcion Ferreira, 70, of San Angelo died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in a local hospital.
Wake will be at 7 p.m. today in Gutierrez Chapel of Prayer with Deacon Dan Pena officiating. Service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at St. Margaret's Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
She was born April 29, 1929, in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.
Survivors include her husband, Fernando Ferreira Sr. of San Angelo; a son, Fernando Ferreira Jr. of San Angelo; four daughters, Gloria Cruz, Leticia Ferreira and Carmelita Ferreira, all of San Angelo, and Teresa Mendoza of Chicago; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Evalon Slaughter
BRADY - Evalon Slaughter, 82, of Angleton and formerly of Lohn, died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in Angleton.
Service will be at 10 a.m. today in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lohn Cemetery in Lohn.
She was born Aug. 4, 1916, in Lohn. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God.
Survivors include two sons, Johnye Slaughter and Randye Slaughter, both of Angleton; two daughters, Sharron Phillips of Angleton and Charlotte "Kay" Lindsey of Alvin; numerous grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Charles Norris
LLANO - Charles "Buster" Norris, 72, of Buchanan Dam died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in Llano.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home.
He was born Sept. 11, 1926, in Llano County and was a lifetime resident. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a welder in metal fabrication and a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Ida Norris of Llano; a daughter, Juanita Kay McLain of San Saba; two sons, G. Charles Norris of Houston and Dudley Norris of San Saba; three sisters, Vonda Tatsch of Llano, Jonnie Beth Warden of Burnet and Lavon Preston of Kingsland; a brother, Lester D. Norris of Cherokee; and seven grandchildren.

James Glidden
BRADY - James Walter Glidden, 67, of Eldorado died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a San Antonio hospital.
Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Eldorado United Methodist Church with graveside service at 4 p.m. in Rochelle Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home.
He was born Nov. 29, 1931, in Moscow, Texas. An Army veteran, he owned and operated several grocery chains and was a sales representative for Hunt, Wesson and Heinz. He was a member of the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce, and was a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Glidden of Eldorado; a daughter, Marcy Nell of Houston; a sister, Eva Mae Jones of Livingston; and several nieces and nephews.

W. Jim Cotterell
JUNCTION - W. Jim Cotterell, 77, of Junction died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in a San Antonio hospital.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church with burial in Junction Cemetery. Arrangements are by Graham Funeral Home.
He was born Sept. 1, 1921, in Houston and had lived in the Junction area for more than 20 years. He was employed by Exxon for 20 years, and was a high-school teacher, a pecan grower and a rancher. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Anne Rieck Cotterell of Junction; a son, W. Jamie Cotterell of Cedar Park; two daughters, Catherine Howell of Wimberley and Ricky Anne Dodd of Kingwood; a sister, Carol Chidley of Wasilla, Alaska; and seven grandchildren.

Stanley McGlothlin
ROSCOE - Stanley Leon McGlothlin, 54, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at his residence.
Service will be at 4 p.m. Friday at the Roscoe United Methodist Church with burial in Ross Cemetery near Blackwell. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home.
He was born Nov. 2, 1944, in Roscoe and was a lifetime resident. He was a rancher and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department and had served on the Roscoe City Council and the school board.
Survivors include his wife, Judy McGlothlin of Roscoe; two sons, Jeff McGlothlin and Chas McGlothlin, both of Blackwell; his mother, Irene McGlothlin of Abilene; two sisters, Lora Mae Singer of Sherman and Sonya McGlothlin of Abilene; two brothers, Bruce McGlothlin of Roscoe and Eddie McGlothlin of Loraine; and two grandchildren.

Annie Collingsworth
BRADY - Annie Laurne Collingsworth, 97, of Brady died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in a San Angelo nursing home.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Sunset Ridge Church of Christ with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Leatherwood Colonial Funeral Home.
She was born Dec. 18, 1901, in Rochelle and was a lifetime resident of Brady. She was a homemaker and a member of Sunset Ridge Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Cooper of Cloudcroft, N.M., and Dean Murr of San Angelo; four grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and 10 great-greatgrandchildren.

D.W. Behrens
KINGSLAND - D.W. "Dub" Behrens, 76, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in Kingsland.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Highland Lakes Church of Christ with burial in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Waldrope-HatfieldHawthorne Funeral Home.
He was born Feb. 24, 1923, in Mason County and had lived in Kingsland for nine years. He was a schoolteacher and a coach, and was a member of the Highland Lakes Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Behrens of Kingsland; three daughters, Diane Craft of Lampasas, Donna McCasland of Kingsland and Debra Bailey of Austin; a sister, Maudell King of Round Rock; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a niece.

Sealy Mayo
COLEMAN - Sealy Mayo, 77, of Coleman died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in a Brownwood hospital.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Santa Anna Cemetery.
She was born Aug. 11, 1921, in Santa Anna and was a lifetime resident of Coleman County. She was a sales clerk and a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Colby of Colleyville; two sons, Charles Mayo of Fort Worth and Chris Mayo of Marietta, Ga.; two sisters, Beulah Aldridge and Ruby Box, both of Santa Anna; six grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.

Mary Castleberry
MENARD - Mary Lee Castleberry, 73, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in an Eden hospital.
Service will be at 3 p.m. today in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery.
She was born Nov. 30, 1925, in Menard and was a lifetime resident. She was cafeteria supervisor for the Menard Independent School District and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Castleberry of Menard; her children, Gail Bryant of San Angelo, Lawrence R. Castleberry Jr. of Junction, Gary Castleberry of Coleman, Terry Zimmerman of Carrizo Springs and Mary Murr of Junction; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Charles Cockrell
LAMPASAS - Charles Chester Cockrell, 60, of Lometa died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in a local hospital.
Service will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Memories with burial in Long Cove Cemetery.
He was born Nov. 26, 1938, in Youngsport. A Navy veteran, he worked for Hill Country Community Action in San Saba in construction and was a rancher. He was a member of South Side Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Cockrell of Lometa; two daughters, Shawna Bell of Salado and Tywila Fox of San Antonio; a foster daughter, Joy Payne of Pflugerville; two sons, Chet Cockrell of Bocacica, Miss., and Wayne Cockrell of Oakwood; two sisters, Willella Boyd of Belton and Sarah Bowlden of Rockwall; three brothers, Thomas Cockrell of Kempner, Marvin Cockrell of Georgetown and Sherral Cockrell of Holland, Texas; his mother, Charlcie Cockrell of Belton; eight grandchildren; and a foster grandson.

Thelma Carnahan
KERRVILLE - Thelma G. Carnahan, 84, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in a local nursing center. Services are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels.

Albert Pfaff
KERRVILLE - Albert Pfaff, 68, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at his residence. Services are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels.

Bertie Watson
KERRVILLE - Bertie Watson, 89, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in a local care center. Services are pending at Kreidler-Ashcraft Funeral Home in Harlingen. Local arrangements are by Kerrville Funeral Home.

PAULINE PRIDEMORE PERKINS
Pauline Pridemore Perkins, 83, of San Angelo died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in Baptist Memorials Geriatric Center.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 7, in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Pauline was born June 12, 1915, in Garretts Bluff, Texas, to Cleve and Clara Pridemore.
Pauline married Marvin Perkins on Dec. 28, 1932, in Eola, where her family farmed. The couple lived in Eden and Hobbs, N.M., before returning to San Angelo in 1942, where they raised their three daughters. Her husband preceded her in death in 1979, as well as her mother and father and a brother, C.H. Pridemore.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Johnson Street Church of Christ. Pauline also was employed by the San Angelo school system, where she worked as a cafeteria manager for Rio Vista Elementary for 23 years. She retired in 1979.
Pauline is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Marline and Jack Byrd of Midland, Barbara and Lawrence Parker of San Angelo and Dolores and Loren Roberts of New Palestine, Ind.; five grandchildren, Jeff, Greg and Shari Byrd, Terry Parker and Stephanie Roberts; and six great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Dorothy Jewell, and a brother, A.T. Pridemore, both of San Angelo; plus several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. John T. Granaghan and the staff of the third floor of Baptist Memorials Geriatric Center.

FAY McDONALD
Fay McDonald, 73, of San Angelo died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at her residence.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Grape Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Winchester officiating. Burial will follow in Grape Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Mrs. McDonald was born Dec. 4, 1925, in Lamesa to Ira and Eve Burns Criswell. She married Louie McDonald March 6, 1943, in Pecos. Fay was a member of Grape Creek Baptist Church and had been a bookkeeper for McDonald Weldin and Construction Co. in McCamey before moving to Grape Creek.
Survivors include her husband, Louie McDonald; two daughters, Sharon Clark of Coppell and Peggy Williams of San Angelo; a brother, Bill Criswell of Grape Creek; a sister, Shirley Davidson of San Angelo; and three grandchildren, Loralie Dickson, Leslie Williams and Casey Clark.
Pallbearers will be Leslie Williams, Casey Clark, Ronny Gray, Gene Gray, Jim Davidson and Jim Criswell.

MAE McCOY ANDREWS
Mae McCoy Andrews died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96 at Meadow Creek Nursing Center on Sunday May 2, 1999. She was born Nov. 11, 1902, in Fort Worth. Her parents, Thomas Luther and Leona Jane Ford McCoy, raised one son and five daughters.
Because of the challenging times in the '20s, Mae began working as a secretary upon highschool graduation in order to contribute to her family's needs. Contrary to a woman's traditional role at that time, her career spanned more than 45 years, and she became quite an independent lady. Mae loved the business world, especially being an executive secretary to a Dallas entrepreneur. For more than 30 years, she assisted him in initiating numerous businesses in Dallas and Houston. She regretted her inability to be a part of the computer generation because of poor eyesight. However, blessed with a sharp mind, Mae remarkably kept up with the news and stock reports every day of her adult life.
During their short marriage, Mae and her husband, Ray, had two children, Eugene and Carol. She outlived her precious daughter, who died during an appendectomy at age 7 and her faithful son, Gene, who passed away at age 56 with emphysema.
Family life was a primary focus and pleasure of Mae's. She helped her mother raise younger brother and sisters and treasured her memories of growing up next door to her grandparents in north Fort Worth. After a sister's death, she nurtured niece Shirley and nephew Pete. When Shirley became widowed with young children, Mae lent a helpful hand in caring for and loving her greatnieces and nephew. As her sisters grew older, she was honored to be able to tend to their needs. One of her popular pastimes was preparing special meals for big family gatherings, and what a fantastic cook she was! Family members are grateful for her constant devotion and tender loving care.
After retirement, Mae experienced immense pleasure in gardening her beautifully landscaped home in north Dallas. Her "green thumb" produced an abundance of flowers year-round for neighbors, friends and family to enjoy. She frequently commented that she felt closest to God while working in her garden, and that was her time of prayer and meditation.
Mae leaves a legacy of remarkable optimism to her loved ones. She lived happily, laughing often, truly believing and accepting everything in life happens for the best and taking the most hopeful view of any challenging situation. After being a devoted caregiver to so many, she was blessed with good health and contentment in her latter years, asking for very little and always showing appreciation for the loving care she received from her family and the staff at Meadow Creek Nursing Center. Mae's wonderful sense of humor and independence remained even after her eyesight and hearing were minimal. On her 94th birthday, she asked for a motorized wheelchair so she could be as independent as possible. As she streaked down the halls of Meadow Creek to her favored bingo games, everyone quickly stepped aside!
Preceding Mae in death were her parents; husband; four sisters; one brother; daughter, Carol; son, Eugene; great-grandson, Justin Penrod; and niece, Shirley Rose.
Survivors include her daughterin-law, Gillene Andrews Swain; granddaughters, Kathi Penrod and Denise Gregory; and grandsons, Ken Andrews, Jim Andrews and Eric Castleberry. Also surviving are her nephew, Pete Axline; great-nieces, Janet Wadkins, Carol Griffith, Suzanne Reder, Sharon Axline, Diane LeSan and Jeanine Corbett; and great-nephews, Jim Rose and David Axline. In addition, nine great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-nieces and greatgreat-nephews survive.
Service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at College Hills Christian Church with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.

MARIE JOHNSON CURRIE
BIG SPRING - Marie Johnson Currie, 90, of Big Spring died on Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 7, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church with the Rev. James Liggett, pastor, officiating. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in Nixon Cemetery in Nixon.
She was born on Dec. 7, 1908, in Nixon.
Marie grew up in Nixon and received her degree from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos. She married W.J. "Bill" Currie on Aug. 26, 1961, in Corpus Christi, and they lived on the ranch in Garden City until his death on April 26, 1973. She taught high-school English in Big Spring and Odessa for many years.
Marie was a member of the "1930" Hyperion Club and St. Mary's Episcopal Church, where she sang in the choir and served on the Altar Guild for many years. She was an avid bridge player and a voracious reader and gave book reviews throughout this area for many service organizations and study clubs.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Joe (Marjorie) Lea of El Paso; two stepchildren, Jerry Currie of Big Spring and Mrs. Arlis (Barbara Lu) Ratliff of Garden City; three grandchildren, Bill and Jerry Jon Currie, both of Big Spring, and Laura Maud Huitt of Garden City; three great-grandchildren, Luke Huitt, Natalie Nichols and William Jon Currie; her many, many students whom she had taught; and a multitude of loyal, wonderful friends.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Diana Lu Nichols, in 1996; her parents, Mr. Marshall Johnson and Mrs. Ellen (Waldie) Johnson from Nixon; and two sisters, Mrs. Braxton (Ruby) Littlefield of Phoenix and Mrs. Pat (Goldie) Tom of Corpus Christi.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Cox, John Currie, Howard Engle, Kimble Guthrie, Jack Ed Irons, Jose Lopez, Rip Patterson, Charles Rainwater and R.H. Weaver.
The family suggests memorials to St. Mary's Episcopal School, 118 Cedar, Big Spring, TX 79720.
Arrangements are by NalleyPickle & Welch Funeral Home.

Maude Vann
GOLDTHWAITE - Maude A. Vann, 96, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in a local care center.
Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery.
She was born Dec. 14, 1902, in Bastrop. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Vann Toliver and Patricia Correa, both of Goldthwaite; five grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgreat-grandchild.

Carol Draper 
FREDERICKSBURG - Carol Ann Krueger Draper, 66, died Thursday, May 6, 1999, in a local hospital.
Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church with graveside service at 4 p.m. in Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home.
She was born Nov. 15, 1932, in San Antonio. She was a homemaker and a Methodist.
Survivors include her husband, John C. Draper of Fredericksburg; two sons, John C. Draper of Plano and David Draper of Houston; a daughter, Susan Morris of Southlake; a sister, Sue Anthony of Corpus Christi; and seven grandchildren.

Thelma Carnahan 
KERRVILLE - Thelma Gulley Carnahan, 84, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in a local nursing home.
Service will be Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Viney Grove, Ark., with burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery in Prairie Grove, Ark. Arrangements are by Grimes Funeral Chapels.
She was born Dec. 16, 1914, in Uniontown, Ark.
Survivors include her husband, Henry C. Carnahan of Kerrville; two sons, David R. Carnahan of The Woodlands and James E. Carnahan of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters, Ora Mae Hayden of Twentynine Palms, Calif., and Delois Allen of Reston, Va.; and one grandchild.

Jack Terry 
CAMP WOOD - Jack Daniel Terry, 16, died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in Camp Wood.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Camp Wood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Nelson Funeral Home.
He was born Sept. 21, 1982.
Survivors include his parents, Sam and Wanda Terry of Camp Wood; three sisters, Donna Barnard and Teresa Terry, both of Camp Wood, and Leslie Reavis of Sabinal; and six nieces and nephews.

Albert Pfaff III 
KERRVILLE - Albert G. "Mickey" Pfaff III, 68, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at his residence.
Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler. Arrangements are by Grimes Funeral Chapels.
He was born Oct. 29, 1930, in Tyler. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was a tax lawyer. He worked in the oil-field construction business in Tyler and in the family ranching business in Hunt. He was a member of First Presbyterian and Fifth Street Presbyterian churches.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Taylor Pfaff of Kerrville; a son, Bert Taylor Pfaff of Kerrville; a daughter, Elizabeth Pfaff Heldenfels of Austin; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lambert Abernathy 
EDEN - Lambert Franklin Abernathy, 91, died Thursday, May 6, 1999.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Eden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Millersview Cemetery.
A lifetime resident of Concho County, he was a stock farmer.
Survivors include a son, Lee Abernathy of Rockwood; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Billy Deal 
SANTA ANNA - Billy Joyce Deal, 70, of Weatherford died Thursday, May 6, 1999, in a Weatherford care center.
Service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Trickham Union Church with burial in Rockwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Henderson Funeral Home.
She was born Feb. 27, 1929, in Santa Anna and was a lifetime resident of Abilene before moving to Weatherford in 1978. She was the co-owner and operator of Deal's Food Store and was a Methodist.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Deal of Weatherford; a daughter, Andrea Ing of Weatherford; three sons, Don Deal and Larry Deal, both of Houston, and Kerry Deal of Weatherford; two brothers, Elvis Cozart and Dwan Cozart, both of Santa Anna; and six grandchildren.

Emma Gilbert 
BRADY - Emma Marietta Gilbert, 98, died Monday, May 3, 1999, in a local nursing home.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Brady with private burial in East Lawn Memorial Park in Brownwood. Arrangements are by Leatherwood Colonial Funeral Home.
She was born Feb. 13, 1901, in Chatauqua County, N.Y., and had been a resident of Brady since 1975. She was a licensed vocational nurse and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include a daughter, Elsie Frances Blacklock of Brady; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two nieces.

Jimmy Butler 
MIDLAND - Jimmy L. Butler, 55, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in a local hospital.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Pipkin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
He was born June 22, 1943, in Knott and was a longtime resident of Midland. He worked in the oil field and was a senior rig superintendent. He worked for Hartman Roofing Co. in San Angelo.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Butler of Midland; three sons, Ricky Nicholson of Hot Springs, Ark., Greg Arredondo of Amarillo and Jason Butler of Midland; seven daughters, Cindy Marion and Angie Kennedy, both of Princeton, Tammy Austin of Houston, Nicki Fry of Kingsland, Georgina Yamez of Richmond, Deanna Morris of Amarillo and Brandi Shannon of Midland; three brothers, Rodger Butler of Gaston, Ore., Cecil Butler of Odessa and Royce Butler of Midland; five sisters, Irene Stephen of California, Jeanne Young and Josephine Fransen, both of Nevada, Barbara Lewis of Midland and Hazel Ranspot of Pittsburg, Texas; 30 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lucille Eason 
SAN SABA - Lucille Eason, 90, of Lakeville, Minn., and formerly of Rockport, died Friday, April 16, 1999, in Richfield, Minn.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Chappel Cemetery.
She was born Jan. 12, 1909, in Rough Creek community. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, John M. Berry of Brooklyn, Minn.; two daughters, Rebecca Pickett of Portland, Ore., and Sarah Eason McDonough of Lakeville; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a nephew; and a great-nephew.

Rayburn Allgood 
PECOS - Rayburn L. Allgood, 82, of Barstow died Thursday, May 6, 1999, in a Midland hospital.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home.
He was born Oct. 2, 1916, in Nolan County and was a lifetime resident of Barstow. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel Allgood of Barstow; two sons, Rex Allgood and Mike Allgood, both of Barstow; two brothers, Bob Allgood and Bill Allgood, both of Barstow; two sisters, Marita Wade of El Paso and Arlie Wright of Henrietta; and three grandchildren.

Mary Whitacre 
KERRVILLE - Mary M. Whitacre, 95, died Thursday, May 6, 1999, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels.

FAY McDONALD 
Fay McDonald, 73, of San Angelo died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at her residence.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Grape Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Winchester officiating. Burial will follow in Grape Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Mrs. McDonald was born Dec. 4, 1925, in Lamesa to Ira and Eve Burns Criswell. She married Louie McDonald on March 6, 1943, in Pecos. Fay was a member of Grape Creek Baptist Church and had been a bookkeeper for McDonald Weldin and Construction Co. in McCamey before moving to Grape Creek.
Survivors include her husband, Louie McDonald; two daughters, Sharon Clark of Coppell and Peggy Williams of San Angelo; a brother, Bill Criswell of Grape Creek; a sister, Shirley Davidson of San Angelo; and three grandchildren, Loralie Dickson, Leslie Williams and Casey Clark.
Pallbearers will be Leslie Williams, Casey Clark, Ronny Gray, Gene Gray, Jim Davidson and Jim Criswell.

D.W. `DUB' BEHRENS KINGSLAND 
David William "D.W." Behrens was born in Mason County, Texas, to Oscar J. Behrens and Rachel Kiser Behrens on Feb. 24, 1923, and passed from this life on May 5, 1999, at his home in Kingsland, Texas.
"Dub," or "Coach," as he was known to family and friends, grew up in Mason County, graduated from Mason High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree at Abilene Christian University. Dub was married to Ruby Lenora Paisley on Dec. 23, 1945, at New London, Texas, and to this union were born three daughters: Diane, Donna and Debra. He was a math teacher, and he coached athletics at Texas high schools in Crosbyton, Llano, Santa Anna, Coahoma, Mason and Hays Consolidated Independent School Districts. He also taught math at Great Hills Christian School in Austin.
Coach Behrens was a positive influence on the lives of many young people during his years as a teacher and coach, and many a Mother's Day weekend was spent in Austin at the state UIL track and field meet. In his retirement years, he enjoyed his hobbies of hunting and fishing, but his real love was his daily round of golf. He served as president of the Men's Golf Association at Woodcreek Resort and Country Club in Wimberley and was a member of the Packsaddle Country Club Men's Golf Association in Kingsland. One of his delights in life was golfing with his grandsons, Shane, Chad and Cory.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruby Behrens of Kingsland; daughters, Diane Craft and husband, Allen, of Lampasas, Donna McCasland and husband, Woody, of Kingsland/Horseshoe Bay and Debra Bailey and husband, Jeff, of Austin; and a sister, Maudell King, who resides in Round Rock. Grandchildren are Cory Craft, Stephanie Craft Ryan, Chad Craft, Shane Whitewood and Shaylene Whitewood, and also AnJanette McCasland Hammit, Brad McCasland, Kimberley Bailey Hansen and Brent Bailey. Dub enjoyed the love and affection of seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, at Highland Lakes Church of Christ in Kingsland, with burial in nearby Lakeland Hills Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be his "grands": Cory Craft, Chad Craft, Shane Whitewood, Cleve Ryan, Brad McCasland, Gregg Hammit, Brent Bailey and Eric Hansen. Honorary pallbearers are his best fishing and hunting buddy, brother-inlaw J.R. Young; first cousin, Lewis Ferguson; former fellow coaches, friends and brothers in Christ, G.W. Walker and Melvin Burns; longtime friend and former college roommate, Harold Purdom; and best friend and fellow golfer, Pat Murphy.
For those desiring to make memorial contributions, the family suggests the Building Fund of Highland Lakes Church of Christ, P.O. Box 424, Kingsland, TX 78639 or the American Heart Association.

ANNIE LAURNE COLLINGSWORTH 
BRADY - Annie Laurne Collingsworth, 97, of Brady died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in Park Plaza Nursing Center in San Angelo.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Sunset Ridge Church of Christ with Rusty Kwast officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Mrs. Collingsworth was born Dec. 18, 1901, in Rochelle, Texas, to James Edward and Nancy (Davee) Underwood. She lived in the Brady area all of her life and lived in The Grand Court in San Angelo for the last year-and-a-half. She was a homemaker and a member of Sunset Ridge Church of Christ in Brady.
She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Cooper and husband, James, of Cloudcroft, N.M., and Dean Murr and husband, John, of San Angelo; a sister-in-law, Eula V. Merritt of Brady; four grandchildren, Linda Steiner and husband, Jim, of Suffolk, Va., Deborah Gullatt and husband, Leland, of Big Spring, Sheila Allen and husband, Adrian, of Graham and Donna Antonelli and husband, Darrel, of Fairfield, Calif; four great-grandchildren; and 10 great-greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Claude; one daughter, Marie Taylor; and 20 brothers and sisters.
Arrangements are by Leatherwood Colonial Funeral Home.

CHRISTOPHER JAMES AND BLAKE ALLEN MOTLEY 
Christopher James and Blake Allen Motley were born and passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 1999. Although they left this world before they arrived, they will be missed by those who are left.
There will be a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8, in Rough Creek Cemetery in Novice. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Christopher and Blake are survived by their loving sister, Elizabeth; and parents, Becky and Larry Motley; their grandparents, Wanda and Paul Motley of Novice; step-grandparent, Al Otten of Sterling, Ill.; adopted grandparents, Fran, Rollie, Lisa and Mark Levra of Longview; uncles, Matt Motley of Novice, James Motley of Bangs, Charles Motley of Payson, Ariz., Chris and Rob Thompson of Rancho Cordova, Calif., and Joe Thompson of Kimball, Neb.; aunts, Terri Gavin of Escondido, Calif., and Donna McEntee of Kimball; and many great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.

PAULA KRAEMER 
Paula Kraemer, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, went to her heavenly resting place after a long illness. She will be dearly missed by all, but we now know she is at peace and on the go again.
Paula was born May 22, 1947, in San Angelo to Clint and Bea Miller, and she passed away May 5, 1999. Paula and John Kraemer were married in January 1985. She raised two children and adored four grandchildren, Anita, Marcy, Margarito and Kennet. She was a member of Chadbourne North Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, John (Junior) Kraemer; a daughter, Casie Rodriguez; a son, Kennet Sigmon and wife, Laurie; four grandchildren; her parents, Bea and M.O. Farris; a sister, Elaine Farris and her husband, Arthur; a brother, Marshall Miller; a sister-in-law, Kay Cruse and husband, Sam; best friends, John Ziegler and Barbara Ward and family; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Frank Berthold officiating.

ROY `RAUL' MORAN 
Roy "Raul" Moran, 40, of San Angelo died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in an area hospital.
Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 7, in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Joe Vasquez officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Roy was born March 20, 1959, in San Angelo to Eddie T. Moran Sr. and Julia Rojas Moran. He was a Marine veteran and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Moran; paternal grandfather, Cruz; step-grandmother, Carolina; grandmother, Jesusita Moran; and maternal grandparents, Valentino and Teresa Rojas.
He is survived by his wife, Maria; three sons, Roy Armando Moran, Jacob and his wife, Leslie Moran, and Izack Moran; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie T. Moran Sr.; a brother, Eddie T. Moran Jr. and wife, Juanita; a sister, Rosalinda Ybarra and husband, Tony, of Dallas: a special niece, Julie Ann and husband, Kenneth Segler, of San Angelo; a sister-in-law, Maria F. Moran; and two special nephews, Robert Moran Jr. and wife, Christina, and Richard Moran and wife, Meribel, all of San Marcos.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Segler, George Rojas, Freddie Martinez, Johnny Aguilar, Gilbert Garza and Steve Escobedo.
Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie T. Moran Sr., Eddie T. Moran Jr., Roy Armando Moran, Jacob Moran and Izack Moran.

MATTHEW WADE RYAN 
Matthew Wade Ryan left this world to higher horizons on Wednesday morning, May 5, 1999.
He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Feb. 9, 1929, to Matthew A. and Barbara Ryan. Matt and his younger brother, John, moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., with their mother in the year of 1940.
During the final years of World War II, Matt was a member of the "Shore Patrol" in New York City as an observer for enemy warfare. When he reached the age of enlistment, he joined the United States Army and spent his years of service in Europe.
Matthew's work years were spent on many diversified careers. After his return to Brooklyn from his Army days, he worked on tugboats on the East River. As an avid sports person, Matt was the pitcher on a local Brooklyn baseball team. He was drafted by the Washington Senators. After an injury to his arm limited his pitching abilities, Matthew went to school in Daytona, Fla., and studied the arts of being a baseball umpire. The Longhorn League, with headquarters in San Angelo, led Matt's path to his future home. The league folded in the year of 1956, and Matt decided to stay in Texas. He became a member of the San Angelo Police Department and was an officer for 10 years. In 1959, Matt was chosen as the "Patrolman of the Year" and was presented a plaque at a banquet sponsored by the San Angelo Jaycees. The security forces of Angelo State University and Mathis Airport were also uniforms that Matthew wore with pride.
In 1976, he chose to change his lifestyle and became a long-distance trucker for the Brazos Transport Co. located in Roby. Matt traveled 48 states and was awarded a "Mack Million Mile" safedriver belt buckle. Matt lived in Rotan until 1998, when he returned to San Angelo. During that time, he was a life member of VFW Post 5072 and for a period of time was the commander. Matt's love of sports continued through his life, and he was the local area sports commentator and reporter of the high-school sports activities in Rotan and Hamlin.
Matthew was preceded in death by his mother, father and wife, Vivian.
His survivors are his brother, John, wife, Kate, and their family of Delhi, N.Y.; his children, Matthew of Austin, Michael of Phoenix, James of San Angelo, Wade Andrew and wife, Joan, of Houston and Colleen of Phoenix; seven grandchildren, Tosha, Sean, Ryan, Chad, Megan, Sarah and Jacob; a special friend, Ruby Carter of Hamlin; and a loving, caring mother of his children, Emma Ryan Cortese of San Angelo.
Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Belvedere Memorial Park. The Rev. Francis Strother of Christian Renewal Center Church will conduct the services.
The Ryan family extends a special thank you for the care and understanding given to their Dad by the members of Cancer-Regional Treatment Center and Family Hospice.
Rest in peace, Matthew.

BARBARA BOHANNAN 
Barbara Bohannan, 60, of San Angelo died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in Spicewood.
Service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at Johnson's Funeral Home with Skip Hill officiating.
Barbara was born July 3, 1938, to Heinrich Christopher and Wilma Husermann Vogel in Schwelm, West Falen, Germany. She married Glen Bohannan in 1957 in Los Angeles. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of San Angelo for more than 20 years.
Barbara was a long-term member of the San Angelo TOPS chapter, serving in numerous positions with the association, and she was also active in the local San Angelo Craft Guild.
She is survived by her husband, Glen D. Bohannan of San Angelo; three children, Bob Bohannan and wife, Terry, and their children, Jonathon and Bryan, of Austin, Bill and Diane Bohannan and their children, Tracy, Todd and Trevor, all of San Angelo, and Glenda Hutto and husband, Kip, and their children, Reece and Ramie, all of Fort Worth; her mother, Wilma Herlicka of San Angelo; one brother, Albert Herlicka and wife, Katherine, of Merrimack, N.H., and their children, Bill, David and Jeff; and numerous relatives and loved ones here in the United States and Europe.

WINNIE NOVELLE TURNER MAULDIN AUSTIN 
Winnie Novelle Turner Mauldin of Austin passed away peacefully at Gracy Woods Nursing Home on Wednesday, May 5, 1999, surrounded by all her family.
She was born Feb. 19, 1909, near Mexia to the Rev. Orlando B. Turner and Lora Grinstead Turner. She was married to the Rev. Alvin R. Mauldin Sr. on Aug. 23, 1930, in Avoca. She was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church, where she and her husband served in the pastorate in several churches in Central and Southwest Texas, before moving to Austin. She was a longtime employee of Dillard's Department Store in the drapery department. She was also an active member of the Widowed Persons Service for several years.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982; and by two brothers, Otho B. Turner and Coy F. Turner; and by one sister, Avo Sylvester.
Survivors include sons, Dr. Alvin R. Mauldin Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Austin and Donald E. Mauldin and his wife, Deloras, of San Angelo; one daughter, Sandra Rackley and her husband, James, of Georgetown; and by seven grandchildren, Sylvia McMinn, Kimberly Heinrich, Michael Mauldin, Darron Mauldin, Deborah Kinney, Jason Rackley and Babbette Wentrcek.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Michael and Darron Mauldin, Jason Rackley, Michael McMinn, Ricky Wentrcek and dear friend, David McCabe.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at Crestview Methodist Church.

TED L. BABB WACO 
Ted L. Babb, a retired educator, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in a Waco hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at the Central Christian Church, 4901 Lakeshore Drive, in Waco. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home.
Ted was born Nov. 15, 1932, in Abilene and taught at Texas State Technical College for 25 years before retiring. Mr. Babb was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Babb, and his mother, Prudence Babb. A sister, Evelyn Wynne, and two brothers, D.L. Babb and Bob Babb, also preceded him to their heavenly reward.
Mr. Babb graduated from San Angelo High School and then San Angelo College (now Angelo State University), where he received an associate's degree. He later attended Texas A&M University, where he received a bachelor of science degree in education.
Mr. Babb served in the military in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany as part of the Seventh Army's Signal Corps. After returning to San Angelo, Ted worked as a carpenter with his brother, D.L., where they formed Babbco Construction. Mr. Babb began his teaching career at San Angelo Central High School, where he taught construction trades. The next year, he accepted a teaching position at Texas State Technical College in Waco as an instructor in their newly forming Building Construction Program. Mr. Babb was instrumental in the creation of Building Trades at TSTC, and he was program chairman of Building Construction Technology until his retirement. He also organized the Building Construction Plumbing, Building Construction Electrician and Building Construction Masonry programs at TSTC. Ted was chosen as an Outstanding Educator of America and listed as a Distinguished Alumni of Angelo State University. He also was chosen by his peers at TSTC to receive the Outstanding Teacher Award four different times.
Displaying his dedication to the youth of this country, Ted served as Scoutmaster of Troop 2, BSA, in San Angelo for 10 years. He also was active in the Waco area for many years, serving on various boards and committees for local Scouts. Ted also served as a representative for the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). The VICA organization is dedicated to the promotion of vocational education, and Ted promoted this youth organization with his usual zeal determination.
Ted served as an elder of Central Christian Church of Waco.
Ted is survived by his bride of 45 years, Virginia Daniel Babb; and his children, Ted L. Babb Jr. and Elicia Nicosia of Waco and Angela Simmons of Houston. He had nine grandchildren and three great-grandsons.
Memorials may be sent to the Central Christian Church Memorial Fund or the charity of choice.


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