Abilene Reporter-News from Abilene, Texas (2024)

TX Ignacio "Nacho" Morales Andrade passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at the age of 83. Nacho was born February 1, 1932 in McAllen, TX to Pedro Barerra and Eva Andrade. He and Alice Martinez were married August 17, 1957 in Edinburg, TX. Nacho enjoyed fishing, huntring, listening to music and Obituaries Ignacio (Nacho) Morales Andrede playing, computer games but Mary Jane Poindexter Floyd most of all he loved his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Hermilinda Guzman and a nephew, Moses Mireles.

Nacho is survived by his wife Alice of Munday, four sons; Ignacio Andrade, Jr. on McAllen, TX, Johnny and Judith Andrade of Munday, TX, Adam and Melissa Andrade of Paradise, TX, and Robert and Brenda Andrade of San Angelo, TX, two daughters, Anna and Ruben Hernandez of Munday, TX and Eva and Eduardo Exiga of Munday, TX, two sisters, Elidia Mireles of McAllen, TX, and Elisa Garcia of McAllen, TX. Also, 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A rosary will be held at 7PM, Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the funeral home in Munday. Funeral Mass will be held at Monday, February 1, 2016 at St.

Josephs Catholic Church in Rhineland, TX. Interment will follow in Johnson Memorial Cemetery under the direction of McCaul Funeral Home of Munday. RICHLAND HILLS, TX Mary Jane Poindexter Floyd, 89, passed peacefully Friday, January 29, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jane will be placed next to her husband, Ed Lee Floyd in Rogers Cemetery in Abilene at a later date. She was preceded in death by her late husband, a granddaughter, Kimberly Michelle Presswood, and 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Survivors: Daughter, Vickie Lee Presswood; granddaughter, Robin Elizabeth Oldham and husband Adam; great-grandchildren, Christopher Edward Oldham and Brandon Clint Oldham; and numerous nieces and nephews. William Henry Eason, Jr. ABILENE, TX scheduled for 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Mt. Hope Cemetery, three miles east of Anson, TX under the direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory Abilene. William was born in Merkel, TX on December 10, 1921 to the late William Henry Sr.

and Buelah Mae Jones. He graduated from Anson High School in 1940. William joined the military; proudly serving our country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Veteran of World War II. After his discharge he continued his education and graduated from Abilene Christian College.

William worked for ACU for 36 years in the general maintenance department. He was also a Church of Christ minister for 56 years. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Marguriete in 1998; and four sisters. Survivors include two sons, John Eason and wife, Chris of Abilene and Lesley Eason and wife, Jane Anne of Justin, TX; three grandchildren, J'Nan McManaman, Dee Anne Arnold, and Lesley Eason, and seven great-grandchildren. You may view and sign the guest book at www.elliotth- William Henry Eason, 94, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in Big Spring, TX.

A graveside service is amilfuneralhome.com. Hamil Amanda Veit BAIRD, TX Amanda Veit, age 48, of Baird, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016, in Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, February 1, 2016, in the Chapel of Parker Funeral Home in Baird. Viewing and visitation will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM the day of the service. Amanda was born on February 10, 1967, in Houston, Texas.

She graduated from B. F. Terry High School in Rosenberg, Texas, and earned an Associate Degree from Houston Baptist University. She had worked as a maternal fetal technician in the health care field. Amanda married Jeff Veit on March 15, 1985, in Rosenberg.

They moved to Baird in September of 2010 from Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Baird. Amanda was a mother to all the children to whom she came in contact. She also was a friend to anyone in need, a true helping hand even when she didn't have one to lend. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Veit of Baird, Texas; 1 daughter, Kara Veit of Baird, Texas; 2 sons, Jeremy Veit of Rosenberg, Texas, and.

Angel Veit of Kansas; her parents, Mary Cole and Charles Correll of Baird, Texas; 1 brother, Richard W. Cole of Baird, Texas; 2 sisters, Katrina Elitrits of Kansas City, Missouri, and Rentia Mathis of Galveston, Texas; 1 grandson, Nathan Veit, and a number of nieces and nephews. Parker Funeral Home 141 F. 3rd St. Baird, Tx 325-854-1333 Death Notices Claudine Neighbors Reep SWEETWATER, TX Claudine Neighbors Reep, 78, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 P.M. Sunday, January 31, 2016 at McCoy Chapel of Memories with Rev. Keith and Joey Forbes officiating. Burial will follow in Roby Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoy.com.

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She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Liberty Bell took her first plane ride at age 63 when she was selected from more than 25,000 entries nationwide to participate in the Photo of the Century in Philadelphia for the millennial year. She represented the year 1936 in the historic gathering of 100 Americans, all born on the Fourth of July, one from each year of the century. Liberty Bell enjoyed playing Bingo, being with her family, and worked hard every day of her life. The family would like to thank the Sikes family, McBride family, Patterson family, and the Prothro family for making Liberty Bell part of their family for so many She touched so many lives throughout the years, and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Shannon and Myrtle Brooks; her husband, Merrell Cotton, her sister, Ida Lee Marks; and three children, Mel Kernena Cotton, Robert Earl Cotton, and Ethel Louise McPherson. She is survived by her seven children, Anita Collier of Abilene, Alton Cotton, Il and wife Glenda of Brownwood, Merrell Cotton, Jr. of Abilene, Debra Haase and husband William of Wichita Falls, Al Cotton and wife Stephanie of Abilene, Linda Cotton of Austin, and Christopher Cotton of Wichita Falls; thirty-six grandchildren; thirty-seven great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2016 at Owens Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com. Johnny Lloyd Renfro ABILENE, TX Johnny Lloyd Renfro was born to Vivian Marie Renfro (Merritt) and James Sylvester Renfro in Pontiac, Michigan on September 20, 1955. Johnny served his country as a Boiler on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1974 to 1976. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and spending time with his family, especially his best friend and younger brother Jerry Stephen Renfro, who preceded him in death.

Johnny was also preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter, Jessica Hope Renfro. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 9 years, Debra Ann Renfro (New); step-children, Zackary Cass and Nicole Larance; step-grandchildren Damien, Destin, and Draven De La Cruz; brothers, Jim Renfro and Kenneth Renfro; sister and brother-in-law, Deb and Jim Mangum; as well as a host of extended family and friends. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 5, 2016, at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 7457 West Lake Rd Abilene, TX 79601. Family visitation will follow at the conference center at the Whitten Inn University 1625 1-20. Flowers will be accepted either location or memorials may be made to your the charity of your choice.

Catherine Holt Bishop TRENT, TX Catherine Holt Bishop, 93, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 in a local nursing center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 1st at the Trent United Methodist Church with Pastor Glenda West officiating. Burial will be in the Trent Cemetery, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home. Catherine was born 18, 1922 in County, Texas to Albert Alton and Willie Adell (Morgan) Holt.

Catherine worked for Valley Faucet and Timex many years. She. was a member of the Trent United Methodist Church, Sunday school teacher a and served where ever she was asked. She loved her Lord and her church family. Catherine enjoyed reading.

Survivors include sons, Mike Bishop and Donald Bishop and Laura all of Abilene, Charles "Pete" Rosenbaum and wife Gail of Big Spring; sister, Jewel Henager of Robinson; and numerous grandchildren, great and great- great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, P.D. Bishop; daughter-in-law, Frankie Bishop; brothers and sister-in-law, Horace and Grace Holt and Mark Holt; and sister and brother-in-law, Dorothae and L.D. Bishop. You may view and sign the online guestbook at www.starbuckfuneralhome.com tarbuck Dora Frances 'Wad" Hallum ASPERMONT, TX Dora Frances Hallum (Wad) ,88, passed away Saturday morning at a local care center.

Funeral services will be held Graveside Monday February 1, 2016 in the Aspermont Cemetery officiated by Rev. Mickey Wagoner assisted by Brother Dickey Hill under the care and direction Giles-McCoy Funeral Home of Aspermont. Wad was born in Brazos Valley, in Stonewall County and lived there all her life. Wad went to school at Swenson, Texas, she accepted Christ and was Baptized in July of 1959. She was a member of Swenson Baptist Church.

Survivors include Daughter Dianna Jane Hill Morgan (Wendell) Swenson, Texas Son Jackie Doyle Hill (Monte) of Aspermont Grandchildren Lisa Annette Morgan Thompson Lori Lynn Morgan Reames Lance Wendell Morgan Jackie Lynn Hill Katie Lee Hill Great Grandchildren Leslie Denean Parker Stevens Laci Dawn Parker Michaela Jo Reames Riley Mae Reames Samuel Wyatt Morgan Faith Lynn Hill Kassi Jae Hemphill Great-Great Grandchildren Emma Jane Mason Stevens Sisters Sue Diggs Bradford Sara Diggs Preceded in death by Parents Leonard and Myrtle Diggs Brothers Billy Hoyle Diggs Troy Eugene Diggs Robert Henley Diggs Sisters Thema Diggs Letha Diggs Kara Diggs Visitation will be Sunday from 3 pm until 5 pm at the funeral home. Online condolences at www.mccoyaspermont.com. Obituaries Joe Jenkins ROCHESTER, TX Joe Lebb Jenkins, 50, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Hendrick Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2016, at the First Baptist Church in Rochester, Texas with Rev. Jim McCurley officiating.

Burial will take place immediately following the services at Knox City Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Visitation will be Sunday evening, January 31, 2016, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home in Rochester located at 200 Lincoln Ave. Joe was born January 10, 1966, in Haskell, Texas to Morris Jenkins and Mary Helen (Dodd) Jenkins. He lived in Rochester all of his life and graduated from Rochester High School. He was a pumper at Patton Oilfield.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Morris Jenkins and Mary Helen (Dodd) Jenkins; brother, Richard Jenkins; brother-in-law, Brian Kinney. Joe is survived by his three sisters, Tammie Howard and husband Derryl of Jermyn, Texas, Teresa Kinney of Garland, Texas, and Terri Klose and husband Eddie of Haskell, Texas; five nephews, Justin Howard and wife Kalyn of Jermyn, Texas and Kyle Howard and wife Brittany of Jermyn, Texas, Beau Klose and wife Andrea of Austin, Texas, David Kinney and wife Lauren of Garland, Texas and Mark Kinney of Garland, Texas; two nieces, Jasmine Klose of Lubbock, Texas and Jacie Klose of Haskell, Texas; three great nieces; Mollie Howard, Kodi Howard and Sadie Howard all of Jermyn, Texas; one great nephew, Levi Howard of Jermyn, Texas; Aunt Floy Mae Jenkins of Amarillo, Texas; and host of cousins. If desired, memorials can be given in Joe's name to First Baptist Church, 500 Main St, Rochester, Texas 79544 or to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory St, Abilene, Texas 79601. Online condolences can be shared with Joe's family at www.smithfamilyfh.com. Smith Family Funeral Homes Jerry D.

Files ABILENE, TX Jerry D. Files, 80, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, at Southern Hills Church of Christ Chapel directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Burial will follow in McBee Cemetery.

Jerry was born in Gorman, Texas to the late Earl Files and Nancy Underwood Files on June 3, 1935. He married Betty Wright on October 24, 1954 in Abilene, Texas. They were married for nearly 61 years before Betty preceded him in death on August 14, 2014. Jerry was a retired butcher, having worked for Furr's Supermarket. He was a member of Southern Hills Church of Christ.

Jerry is survived by his daughter, Barbara Braden and husband John of Abilene; sister-in-law, Charlotte Tutt and husband Jim of Abilene, nephews Cleve Tutt and wife Tresa, Kevin Tutt and wife Marci, niece Cristi Doty and husband Tim; brother-in-law, Ed Wright and wife Johnnie Sue of Lawn, niece JoDee Rideout and husband Craig, nephew Jordan Wright and wife Kristin. He is also survived by a number of great nieces and nephews. Gifts and memorials may be mailed to the "Betty Files Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund" Hendrick Medical Center Foundation, 1900 Pine Street, Abilene, TX 79601. Online condolences may be posted at www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com. The Hamil Family FUNFRAL HOME Death Notices Denise Cummings Lowry ABILENE, TX Denise Cummings Lowry, 90, passed away on January 28, 2016.

A service is scheduled for 10:00 am Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016 in the Piersall Funeral Home Chapel with a graveside service to follow at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories. A visitation with the family will held Tuesday evening from 6-8pm at the funeral home, 733 Butternut St. Claudia Carriger EARLY, TX Funeral Services for Claudia Carriger, age 84, of Early, Texas will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Heartland Funeral Home. Interment will be in Eastlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Ina Faye Higgins SNYDER, TX -Mrs. Ina Faye Higgins, age 88 of Snyder passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 in Snyder, TX. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, February 01, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Snyder Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 4 PM to 5 PM at Funeral Home.

Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. Online condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.com Marta Jeanne OVALO, TX Marta Jeanne Tedford, 52, of Ovalo, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. Arrangements pending with North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange Street. Mattie Lucille Wells CISCO, TX Mattie Lucille Wells, 90, of Cisco passed from this life Friday, January 29, 2016 at her home. Graveside services will be Monday, February 1, 2016 in the Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 PM until 6 PM Sunday at Kimbrough Funeral Home in Cisco. Melvin Pilcher ABILENE, TX Melvin Pilcher, 67, passed away, January 28, 2016 at an Abilene nursing center. Memorial Service will be Monday February 1, 2016 at Belmont Baptist Church, Abilene Texas. Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene Texas. Steven Wells RANGER, TX Steven Wells, 43, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 5pm-7pm at Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger. Services will be Monday, February 1, 2016 at 2 PM at First Baptist Church with burial following at the Merriman Cemetery. Mr. Leroy Key SNYDER, TX Mr. Leroy Key, age 84 of Snyder passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Snyder, TX.

Services will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 2 O'clock PM at Bell-Cypert-Seale Chapel. Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Monday February 1, 2016 from 6 to 7 PM at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home Online condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.com. Marietta Martin ABILENE, TX- Marietta Martin, 101, passed away on Friday, January 29th in Bridgeport, TX. Funeral services are pending with The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilere..

Abilene Reporter-News from Abilene, Texas (2024)

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