July 3, 1941 to May 7, 2007
HOLLY LAKE RANCH - Memorial services for Sarah Ann Arnold, 65, Holly Lake Ranch, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Holly Tree Chapel with Pastors Louis Gant and Charles Long officiating. Arrangements were with Beaty Funeral Home, Hawkins.
Mrs. Arnold died May 7, 2007, in Tyler.
She was born July 3, 1941, in Abilene to the late Wendell and Flora McCarthy Farr. She lived in Garland until moving to Holly Lake Ranch 18 years ago. She was a member of Holly Tree Chapel. She was a dental assistant and later worked for a dental supply company. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Arnold, Holly Lake Ranch; one aunt; and cousins.
Memorials to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, P.O. Box 6217, Tyler, 75711; or The Arthritis Foundation.
Tyler Morning Telegraph, May 9, 2007
Betty Foree
December 26, 1941 to January 27, 2012
Betty Foree, our loving sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend, passed away at age 71 on 27 January, 2012 in Granbury.
Funeral service: 10 A.M., Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church, Granbury, Texas.
Visitation: 6 - 9 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 at Martin's Funeral Home.
Graveside service: 3:30 p.m. at Bethel Cemetery in Mason, Texas.
Betty was a 30 year resident of Granbury, an active member of the First United Methodist Church, sang in the church choir, and did church volunteer work. She graduated from Texas Womans University, then went into a 20-year career as a Public Health Nurse in the Army Nurse Corps. In addition to her seven assignments in the United States, she also served in Okinawa and Ethiopia.
After retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1981, she designed and built a home on Lake Granbury to share with her mother and grandmother until their deaths. She also worked several years as Nursing Director with the Kennedale ISD, retiring in 2006. She enjoyed traveling with friends and family.
Survivors: brother, Jerry Foree and wife Wali of Austin; nephew, Brian Foree and wife Karen of Austin: niece, Susanne Johnson of Austin; niece, Tanya Graw and husband Jeff of Vienna, Austria; and 3 grand nieces/nephews, Samantha, Sarah and Caleb of Austin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Methodist Children's Home in Waco.
Published in Abilene Reporter-News on February 1, 2012
March 22, 1941 to June 19, 2004
Cancer
HUMBLE -- Gene Franklin, 63, of Humble, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2004 at his residence.
Mr. Franklin received his Bachelors degree from Northeast Louisiana State University, and his Masters degree from Prairie View A & M University. He was employed by the Humble Independent School District from 1984 until his retirement in 2002 where he served as an assistant principal, associate principal, and administrative assistant to the Assistant Superintendent. He continued his employment at Humble Independent School District on a part-time basis until 2003.
Mr. Franklin also served as football coach and athletic director for the New Caney School District from 1978 to 1983, the Groesbeck School District from 1974 to 1978 and the Grapevine School District from 1970 to 1974.
Mr. Franklin is survived by his wife, LaVerne Franklin; daughter, Carla Williams and husband Bobby; grandchildren, Karlie and Blake Williams; mother, Mary Franklin; brother, Jerry Franklin and wife Lynn; and nephews, Sean and Chris Franklin.
Visitation Monday, June 21, 2004 at the Rosewood Funeral Home, Humble. Funeral services Tuesday, June 22, 2004 in the funeral home chapel with Jim Barclift officiating. Interment in the Rosewood Memorial Park, Humble.
From the Abilene Reporter News, Jun 22, 2004
John Ed Fry
January 15, 1941 to May 24, 1978
Hunting accident
No obituary has been found for John Ed Fry. In lieu of one, this account of his tragic, accidental death has been collected from news articles in May and June, 1978.
John Ed, an insurance agent in the Copperas Cove, Texas, area, was killed in a hunting accident on his farm near Lampasas on May 24, 1978. Relatives have said John Ed had no children.
An inquest was held to make a ruling on the cause of death, in part at the request of his family because John Ed had a federal lawsuit pending against several Lampasas County area law enforcement officials. He had named the sheriff, seven deputies, two members of the Lampasas police department, and others in his suit, alleging harassment of him and his family and that his civil and constitutional rights had been violated.
The ruling after nine witnesses testified at the inquest was that John Ed suffered "accidental death by gunshot." He was found by his wife near a barbed wire fence with a discharged shotgun nearby.
Compiled from the archives and with the assistance of the Lampasas Dispatch Record.
Carl L. Gillit
July 23, 1941 to January 22, 2002
Funeral services for Carl L. Gillit, 60, of Lampasas were January 25, 2002 at the First Baptist Church in Lampasas with Minister Reid Schaub officiating. Burial, with full military honors, was at the Weinert Cemetery in Weinert.
Mr. Gillit died January 22 at his residence.
He was born July 23, 1941, in Lamesa, the son of Elvis Barry and Hazel Pearl Thompson Gillit.
Mr. Gillit married Sue Campbell on September 18, 1965, in Odessa.
He was system manager for a number of years at Classic Cable Company in Lampasas.
Mr. Gillit served in the U.S. Army for close to three years, and worked at Atlas Missile Sites in Abilene at Dyess Air Force Base.
He was a member of the Lampasas Lions Club, as well as a Mason and past master of the Odessa Masonic Lodge. He worked on many local civic committees, including the Hanna Springs Intermediate School Planning Committee. He was a Spring Ho Committee member and a member of the Lampasas Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Gillit was a member of the Church of Christ and had resided in the community since November 1981, moving to Lampasas from Odessa.
Survivors include his wife of Lampasas; sons, Bud Wadzeck, and wife, Carol, and Larry Wadzeck, and wife, Vicki, all of Odessa; one daughter, Pamela Jones, and husband, Kenny, of Odessa; one brother, Wiley Gillit, and wife, Barbara, of San Antonio; a brother-in-law, Don Campbell, and wife, Nan, of Odessa; and a sister, Wilda Kennedy, and husband, Frank, of New Braunfels.
Other survivors include grandchildren, Ted Wadzeck, of Seminole, and Gary “Bud” Wadzeck, Kristen Mangus, Jarret Jones, Justin Jones and Kelly Gonzales, all of Odessa; three great-grandchildren, Jonathan Mangus and Alexis Gonzales, both of Odessa, and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Wadzeck, of Seminole; and a niece and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and by one grandson, Joey Wadzeck.
Arrangements by Briggs-Gamel-Wilcox Funeral Directors of Lampasas.
Obituary courtesy of the Lampasas Dispatch Record
Arthur Benton (Ben) GloverApril 14, 1941 to September 3, 2009
Cancer
FISHTAIL, MT -- Arthur Benton (Ben) Glover, 68, died Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Laurel Health and Rehab after a heroic bout with cancer. He was born April 14, 1941 in Karnes City, TX, the son of Alvah W. and Reta E. (Nicks) Glover.
Ben grew up in Texas. He served in the United States Navy, and worked at Caterpillar for many years and raised his first family in Texas. He then moved to Montana in 1986 to work at Stillwater Mining, where he started his second family. In 1996 he opened J.B. repair in Absarokee where he enjoyed being a mechanic and serving others.
Ben is survived by his three children, Jake Glover of Hamilton, Montana, Robin Galpin (Glover), Todd Glover, and his two grandchildren Robert and Sidney, his brothers David and Jim all from Texas. He is also survived by his extended program family. He will be greatly missed.
A memorial potluck was held for all Sat Sept. 12 at 4:00 p.m. at the Fishtail Park. Memories and condolences may be made to www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.
April 30. 1941 to March 10, 2000
J'Ann Gray, 58, died Friday, March 10, 2000. Services with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Abilene Reporter News, March 12, 2000
April 30, 1941 to December 26, 2006
Penny Gray White, 65, died Tuesday, December 26, 2006 in a local hospital.
Memorial services at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Bill Libby officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
October 10, 1940 to March 20, 2009
Cancer
Kay (Nana) Green Trainer entered into God's presence on March 20, 2009 at 4:25 a.m.
Life's very special blessing came to Kay (Nana) in her relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, Christ, Her daily walk with Him never wavered and was her strength.
Kay (Nana) shared 50 years of love with J. C. and they were blessed with four very special children, Lisa Kay Timmermann (David), J. C. Trainer, III (Karen), Kenny Lee Trainer (Cheryl) and Rhonda Renee Jubela (Jeff). Kay's constant prayer was for God's guidance and blessings in the lives of her children and 14 grandchildren, Lindsey Michelle Timmermann, Amanda Kay Timmermann, Kyle David Timmermann, Ashley Taylor Trainer, Madison Denise Trainer, Kayla Ranae Trainer, Joseph Carter Trainer, IV, Marshal Cart Trainer, Carson Lee Trainer, Brady Wyatt Trainer, Kenedy Chandler Trainer, Hunter Ryan Jubela, Ryland Garret Jubela and Reese Morgan Jubela, which were the delight of her life.
Kay was preceded to heaven by her father, Howard Lee Green. Her mother, Velma Green Winn lives in Abilene, Texas and brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Janie Green live in Granbury, Texas. Kay was an active member of First Baptist Church, several clubs and a long time pink lady volunteer at our wonderful hospital. Special appreciation to Dr. James Lee and Dr. Jim Colvin for thirty years of friendship and medical assistance.
Thanks and appreciation to Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and their beautiful staff for their help, care and love shown Kay. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church March 23, 2009, with Rev. Dr. Brice Mandaville and Rev. Neil Kibbe officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Guadalupe County MHMR, P. O. Box 1169, Seguin, Texas, 78156, Seguin Pregnancy Center, P. 0. Box 1962, Seguin, Texas, 78156 or First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar St, Seguin, Texas, 78155. Arrangements were under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
November 12, 1940 to April 13, 2008
Lynn G. Ninowski was born November 12, 1940 in San Angelo Texas, and went to meet the Lord Sunday, April 13, 2008. She was a devoted wife of Chuck for 34 years, loving mother of Eric, Scott, Larry, and Steve, and loving grandmother of nine beautiful grandkids and one great grandchild. Lynn is also survived by two brothers, Bill and Duane Gustavus.
The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, April 18, 2008
December 15, 1940 to September 10, 2009
SAN ANGELO--Judy J. Young, 68, of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, in a local hospital.
Judy was born in Elgin, Texas, on Dec. 15, 1940, to Charnel Harlow and Margaret Robbins. She married Tommy Young Nov. 27, 1959, in Abilene, Texas.
A 1981 graduate of Angelo State University, Judy held a bachelor of science degree in English. She worked for General Telephone for 17 years. A loving wife, devoted mother, dedicated sister, and doting grandma, Judy held family above all of her other interests. She loved Irish folklore, Celtic music, and Classic literature. Judy will be truly missed.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Charnel Harlow and Margaret Robbins Harlow.
Judy is survived by her husband Tommy; a son, Corby and his wife, Allison; her granddaughters, Kendall and Mackenzie of The Colony, Texas. She has a sister Carol Hawkins and her husband, Bob, of Abilene, Texas; a brother, CF "Buddy" Harlow and his wife, Lois, of New Braunfels, Texas; cousin Susie Giddings and her husband, Jack, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Friday, Sept. 11, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel with inurnment following in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
The Young family would like to thank all the staff at Shannon, especially the I.C.U. unit. Johnson's Funeral Home (325) 655-3113
Donald HenryNovember 22, 1940 to February 4, 2009
Donald Dean Henry, 68, of Abilene, went to Heaven on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at Central Baptist Church with Dr. Herb Wood officiating under the direction of North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange Street.
Donnie was born in San Saba, Texas on November 22, 1940. He was the son of John and Lois Henry. He was one of four children. In 1949, the family moved to Abilene, Texas. He was a graduate of Abilene High School and a veteran of the US Army.
Donnie enjoyed the outdoors. Any nice day you would find him outside in his garden or tool shed. If you could not find him at home, you might try the local coffee shop or his favorite fishing areas out at Lake Ft. Phantom, where he had resided for the last twenty-eight years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two older sisters, Zelma Henry and June Ledbetter.
He is survived by a brother, Glen Henry; a dear friend, Ken Fahntrapp; his children Dean Henry, Dwayne Henry, Lockie Dumas, and Carolyn Henry; and four grandchildren.
Abilene Reporter-News
May 14, 1942 to October 15, 2005
Jerry Lee Henson died at a local hospital on Friday, October 15, 2004. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 14th, 1942 to Agnes and O. L. Henson.
Funeral services were at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Monday, October 18th at 2:00p.m. with interment following in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Mr. Henson moved to Abilene as a young child and attended Abilene public schools, graduating from Abilene High in 1959. He also attended Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. Jerry married Jan Pruit of Abilene on August 24, 1961. He was a partner with his son in J & J Trading Company, an independent oil and gas producer.
Survivors include his wife, Jan; daughter, Carrie Berry and husband, Greg, and children Sam, Tom, and Will; son, Jay Henson and wife, Gretchen, and children, Molly and John. A brother, Jack Henson, of Lake Fork, Texas also survives him.
Pallbearers John Stowe, Powell Berry, Bruce Klingensmith, Ronnie Lackey, Andy Anderson, Danny Daniels, Jim Rose, Sydney Niblo, Charles Scarborough, Frank Scarborough, and John Shelton.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech Street, Abilene, Texas 79601 or the donor's favorite charity.
From Abilene Reporter News, Oct 17, 2004
November 5, 1940 to September 6, 2010
Roy Callan Houghton, 69, slipped quietly away from this life on September 6, 2010 at his residence.
Service: Roy's wishes were that he be cremated, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Memorials: For those who wish to donate in his memory may donate to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children's Hospital, the Humane Society of North
Texas or the charity of their choice. The family wishes to thank Dr. Vikas Aurora, of Grapevine and the Tender Heart Hospice Care of Fort Worth.
Roy was born on November 5, 1940 in Rotan, Texas to Vivian Pearl Madden and L.C. Houghton. He grew up in Abilene and graduated McMurry College with a B.A. in
Business. Roy was never tardy or missed a day of school or work due to illness. He moved to Fort Worth in 1965 finally settling in Euless. Roy worked for
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for 18 years and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber. After retiring from Goodyear Roy went to work for Moore's Retread and
Tire in Irving, where he worked until June of this year. Roy was an avid fan of the the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed watching all sports on TV, camping and
bowling but his passion was playing golf.
He is preceded in death by his parents L.C. and Vivian Houghton.
Survivors: His wife of 25 years Rita C. Houghton, Brother Lloyd Houghton and wife Vicki of Irving, Stepson Bobby Rivet and wife Shannon of Euless,
Stepdaughter Betty Bearden of Bedford. Grandchildren Justin Bearden, Chaney, Colton and Riley Rivet. Great-grandchildren Amiya, Christian and Jaydan Bearden.
Cousins, nieces, nephews, numerous friends and faithful dogs Snuffy and Rudy.
July 23, 1941 to December 3, 2003
Johnny Ray Howe, 62, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003.
Services were 10 a.m. Saturday in the Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Faith, 5701 Highway 277 South, with burial in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation was Friday at the funeral home.
Abilene Reporter News
January 16, 1940 to March 15, 1999
FORT WORTH - Larry 'Pat' Hyman, 59, died Monday at his residence.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Mount Olivet Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Mr. Hyman was born in Stamford and had lived in Fort Worth for over 30 years. He was married to Judy Hyman of Fort Worth. He worked for Ralph Owens Trucking Company and was a member of Tarrant Masonic Lodge 942.
Survivors include his wife of Fort Worth; two daughters, Cheri Betz of Azle and Jana Miller of Godley; his mother, Opal Lee Hughes of Abilene; and four grandchildren.
Abilene Reporter-News, March 18, 1999
