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Paul Thomas Lawlis, 73
Died: Sunday, January 29, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas
Born on August 5th, 1938 to Paul Franklin Lawlis and Audrey Thomas Lawlis in Brownfield, Texas, Tom died on January 29th, 2012 at the age of 73, in San Antonio, Texas after a lengthy illness.
As a child his family moved from Brownfield to Lubbock, Texas and eventually settled in Abilene, Texas. In 1956, he graduated from Abilene High School, where he met the love of his life and wife of 51 years, Betsy Jane Fulwiler Lawlis. Tom attended Southern Methodist University and Texas Tech University. He was a lifelong Red Raider fan and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
His interests were many and he was involved in many different business ventures including real estate, owning Bexar Properties in San Antonio, Texas and developing Shangri-La in Cuchara, Colorado. He was named Broker of the Year in Bexar County in 1972. He also had a love of horse racing and raced Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds in New Mexico, California and Louisiana. He was actively involved in oil and gas exploration and investments until his death. He retired with his wife, Jane, in the Texas Hill Country where he spent his last years.
He is survived by his loving wife; daughter Tandy Brooke Lawlis Bowers and son-in-law Gary Bowers; daughter Talley Jean Lawlis Scott and son-in-law John Scott; his grandchildren, John Andrew Scott, Audrey Brooke Boston, Thomas Alexander Scott, Luke Elliott Boston and Jane Morgan Scott; his sister Carrie Frances Lawlis Lovejoy; and his aunt Frances Lawlis Gordon, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Tom led a very interesting life, pursuing many things and living it to the fullest. He dearly loved his wife, daughters and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all his family.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, in Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene, Texas with The Rev. N. Luke Back, Rector of Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal, officiating, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. The procession will depart the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. for Elmwood Memorial Park.
Gary Bowers, John Scott, John Andrew Scott, Thomas Alexander Scott and Luke Elliott Boston will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Helena's Episcopal Church in Boerne, Texas, or First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth, Texas.
Wanda Sue Caulder, 73
Died: Saturday, December 31, 2011, in Abilene, Texas
Wanda Sue Caulder, 73, died Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.
The daughter of the late Lula Fannie (Palmer) and Robert Curtis Walker, Wanda was born on January 17, 1938 in San Angelo, Texas, and graduated from Robert Lee High School in Robert Lee, Texas in 1956. She graduated from nursing school in San Angelo, and in 1976 moved from Robert Lee to Abilene. Wanda worked as a LVN, retiring from Hendrick Medical Center after a 33-year career in nursing.
She was an active member of Elmcrest Baptist Church in Abilene. Wanda was active as a volunteer for various groups and organizations including Frontier Texas, The Grace Museum, McMurry University, West Texas Fair & Rodeo, West Texas Rehabilitation Center and Abilene Christian University, and was a member of Potosi Quilters.
Wanda is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy Caulder and Tonya of Graham, Texas, Eddie Caulder and Lori of Jacksonville, Texas, and a daughter, Debbie Sanders of McKinney, Texas. She was Meme to her five grandchildren and eight great-granddaughters. Survivors also include three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby Walker and Joyce, Curtis Wayne Walker and Annice all of Robert Lee, Donald Walker and Janice of San Angelo, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, at Elmcrest Baptist Church in Abilene with Brother Jason Gray officiating. The graveside service will follow at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday in Robert Lee Cemetery directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in honor of Wanda may be made to Frontier Texas, 625 North 1st Street, Abilene, TX 79601, or Elmcrest Baptist Church, 517 N. Pioneer Dr., Abilene, TX 79603.
Lela Howell, 90
Died: Thursday, December 22, 2011, in Abilene, Texas
Lela Howell died peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 22, 2011. She was 90 years old. Lela has joined the love of her life, her precious Woodie, in Heaven.
Lela was born Lela Maudean Dendy on July 8, 1921 in DeLeon, Texas. She married Woodie Howell on December 21, 1939 in Paris, Texas. After living in Eastland, they moved to Abilene in 1950, where they made their home until Woodie's death in August of 2006 and Lela's death, one day after their 72nd wedding anniversary.
Lela was a wife, mother and homemaker. She was a fantastic cook, preparing delicious dishes, especially chocolate, lemon, and coconut cream pies to everyone's delight. Lela was a talented seamstress who made all of her 3 daughters' clothes, as well as her own. In 1974, Lela bought the Clothes Line clothing store in Westgate Mall, which she owned until 1979.
Lela was a bundle of fun. She was feisty, known since childhood as "Dynamite" or "Dynie" by her family and childhood friends. Lela was a pistol, loving to tease and frighten you. Her grandkids and great-grandkids couldn't get enough of her play. She was a prankster, thoroughly enjoying life, laughing the loudest of all. Lela loved to tell jokes, but would get so tickled telling the joke that she couldn't finish the joke for laughing out loud. Everyone ended up laughing at her, never hearing the joke in its total. Lela will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Lela is survived by her 3 daughters, Beverly Hunt, and husband Bill, of North Richland Hills; Sandra Riddle, and husband Johnnie, of Hamlin; and Sheila Partin, and husband Robert, of Houston. Grandchildren are Tracey Flores of Keller, Jeff Lee of Brownwood, Shae Creel of Rowlett, Chris Riddle of Ft. Worth, Paige McInturff of Houston, Bowe Partin of Houston, and Samuel Partin of Austin. Great-grandchildren are Michael and Aaron Flores, Colby, Lauren, and Payton Lee, Clarke, Jhett and Ansley Creel, Aydriel and Ayrik Riddle. Lela has 3 great-great grandchildren.
Lela's graveside service will be Wednesday, December 28th, at Elmwood Memorial Park, under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. The service will be held at 3:00 p.m., being officiated by Stan Allcorn of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church.
Most special thanks to Lela's daughter, Sandra Riddle, who has been Lela's primary caregiver for almost 4 years. Sandra devoted her life to the loving care of her Mother. We also want to acknowledge Hospice of the Big Country for the outstanding, tender care that was given to our Mother these past three months, especially Alisha who bathed Mother every day and Jessica, her most frequent wound care nurse. The ladies of Hospice loved "Miss Lela".
"And I will live in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23
Karoline Josefa "Omi" Weigert, 89
Died: Tuesday, November 29, 2011, in Abilene, Texas
Karoline Josefa (Omi) Weigert born November 2, 1922 to Rudolf and Terese Ringelmann (Hink) in Vienna, Austria, died peacefully in her sleep on November 29, 2011 at Mesa Springs Nursing Center after a short battle with cancer.
She attended schools in Vienna, Austria. She married Karl Josef Weigert in Vienna on November 28, 1942. They had two children. The Weigert family immigrated to New York City on October 10, 1956. They achieved the American Dream in 1965 when they bought their home in New Jersey. They moved to Abilene in 1994 and thoroughly enjoyed the people, Abilene hospitality and the climate. She loved children and caring for them. She was a gourmet cook and could make an apple strudel better than anyone including Emeril. Everyone clamored for her Christmas cookies.
Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the apple of her eye. She also adored her cats Murli and Sebastian.
Her husband, father, mother, brother and sister preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter Renate (Ronni) Wrobel and husband Harold of Abilene, her son Alfred and wife Joan of Manalapan NJ, Granddaughters Christine Shott and husband Michael of Memphis TN, Meghan Weigert of Wilmington, DE, grandsons Michael Wrobel and wife Sheila of Omaha NE, Robert Wrobel of Grapevine, TX, Denis Weigert and wife Kirsten of Wilmington DE, Brian Weigert of Freehold, NJ, Kevin Weigert of Manalapan NJ, Great granddaughters Nicole and Karoline Shott of Memphis TN, Stephanie Wrobel of Omaha NE, Brieanna Wrobel of Justin TX and great grandsons John Wrobel of Omaha NE, Bryson Wrobel of Justin TX and Colin Weigert of Wilmington DE, Sister-in-law Helga Ringelmann of Vienna, Austria and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 5, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain James Teel officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country or Sears Methodist Centers.
The family wishes to thank the Nurses and Staff at Mesa Springs Nursing Center, especially Matilda, Gina, Randy and Laurie as well as the late Kim Johnson.
James E "Jim" Haun, 62
Died: Saturday, April 16, 2011, in Fort Worth, Texas
Jim Haun, 62, of Abilene, passed away on April 16, 2011 in Fort Worth.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2011 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene.
Jim was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee to John and Kate Haun on April 21, 1948. He owned "Jim's Auto Mart" for thirty plus years. He loved Family, Golf and Traveling.
Jim was preceded in death by father John E Haun, mother Kate, and brother John L Haun.
Jim is survived by children Melissa Langston and husband Ray, Teresa Haun, children Stephanie and Vada, Christine Young and husband Bobby children Levi, Rob, Amanda and Dustin; step children Ricardo Bare and wife Angie, children Sophia and Soren, Christina Roberson and husband Charlie children Mathew and Katelyn; nephews John L Haun Jr., John T Haun and Justin Haun.
The family of Jim Haun wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Universal Hospice and Palliative Care Facility of Fort Worth.
Amy Dawn Clay, 31
Died: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Amy Dawn Clay, 31, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
Born in Abilene, Texas on February 17, 1981, Amy was the daughter of Lynda Kaye (Yates) Wilson and Jimmy Don Wilson. She graduated in the Abilene High School Class of 1999, and had an Associate Degree from Cisco Junior College.
Amy had worked as the office administrator for Rebound Sports and Physical Therapy and Steps 2 Strides for the past 11 years.
She played softball in the UGSA league from t-ball through the senior division, making many lifelong friends. Her daddy was her softball coach through the years. Amy loved to dance, having begun at the age of three.
Amy married Monty A. Clay on April 21, 2007. She was a member of Broadview Baptist Church.
She touched the lives of everyone she met. She had a love for life, and had a beautiful special smile for everyone. One of her greatest joys in life was to be a mother to her three sons.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jim Wilson, and all of her grandparents.
Amy is survived by her husband, Monty Clay; three sons, Artem Clay, Jacob Clay and Johnathan Clay; mother, Lynda Wilson; four sisters, Kelly Harrington and her son Matthew, Malinda Weaver, Sherie Alvarez and Karla Martinet; brothers-in-law, Kobie Clay, Jeffery Soto, Roger Soto and J.P. Soto; sister-in-law, Tonie Parker; father-in-law, Johnny Clay; mother-in-law, Sharon Brzozowski; several aunts and uncles; and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25, at Broadview Baptist Church, 2500 South 27th St. in Abilene, with Rev. David Cason officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be John Clay, Kobie Clay, Josh Crawford, Chris Horn, Craig Steiwig, Dwayne Dacus, and Nathan Thompson.
"Amy Wilson Clay Memorial Fund" has been set up at Abilene Teachers FCU. Donations may be deposited at any ATFCU branch drive-thru or lobby. No account number will be needed. Simply reference the above fund name.
Major David L. Aycock, USAF (Ret.), 81
Died: Sunday, January 1, 2012, in Abilene, Texas
Major David L. Aycock, USAF (Ret.), 81, died Sunday, January 1, 2012, at an Abilene nursing home.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, David was the son of the late Josephine (Soisson) and Samuel Douglas Aycock. He married Barbara Anne Curles on January 16, 1953, in Sacramento, California. Aycock retired from the United States Air Force as a pilot. He was a graduate of McMurry University and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Abilene
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Anne Aycock of Abilene; two sons, Brian Aycock and wife Jean of Milledgeville, Georgia, and James Aycock and wife Terry of Fort Worth; four daughters, Debra Morris and husband Roy of Tuscola, TX, Karen Richey and husband Roy of Cross Plains, TX, Diane Blodgett of Arlington, TX, and Kathleen Aycock of Edmonds, Washington; brother, Richard Aycock and wife Dale of Los Gatos, CA; sister, Mary Jo Aycock of Los Gatos, CA; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 5, at Holy Family Catholic Church with Msgr. Fred Nawarskas officiating, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. A private interment with full military honors will be in Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sears Methodist Hospice, # 1 Village Drive, Suite 300, Abilene, TX 79606.
