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C.M. Roach
May 10, 1916 — Jan. 5, 2003
HEARNE — Services for the Rev. C. M. Roach, 86, of Hearne are set for noon Saturday at New Elam Missionary Baptist Church.
The Rev. O.W. Mack will officiate.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church and from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at New Elam Missionary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Roach died Sunday at his home.
He was born in Robertson County and was a pastor of St. Emmanuel Baptist Church, a member of the Hearne Ministerial Alliance and a moderator for the Lincoln District Association. He attended Union Baptist Theological Seminary and Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He was a member of the Robertson County NAACP and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the New Elam Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Roach of Hearne; two sons, Charles Manuel Roach Jr. of Hearne and Dr. Johnnie R. Jackson of Bowie, Md.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Doris Johnson, Josephine and Richard Johnson, and Helen and Ben Johnson, all of Hearne; two sisters, Rosa Roach Curtis and Frances Mae Roach, both of Hearne; seven sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Esther Roach of Hearne, Jimmie Roach, Vickie Jefferson, Margie Thomas and Louise Massey, and Leona and Benton Hemphill of Waco, and Alberta Hemphill of McGregor; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Obituaries are printed in The Bryan-College Station Eagle as a free public service. The information is provided by the funeral home. More detailed obituaries may be printed for a fee through the advertising department.Death Notice
Cecil A. Parker Jr., 50, died Wednesday in Austin.
Arrangements are pending with Memorial Funeral Chapel in college Sttion.
Vivian Louise Smith
August 9, 1913 ~ January 10, 2003
Vivian Louise Smith was born in Goreville, Illinois on August 9, 1913. She passed away on January 10, 2003 in College Station, TX and departed to join her mother, father and beloved husband, Arthur M. “Prof” Smith to reside forever with their Lord. Three sons and daughters-in-law survive her: Robert & Pat Smith of Houston, TX, Richard and Norma Smith of Bryan, TX and Bradley and Ellen Smith of Sugar Land, TX; nine grandchildren: Karen Watkins and husband Dwayne of Dallas, TX, John Robert Smith Jr. and wife Marcella of Dallas, TX, Phillip Smith of Houston, TX, Kevin Smith of Dallas, TX, Sandra Singer and husband Jeff of Richmond, TX, Diane Adamez and husband Jeff of Katy, TX, Sharon Pittman and husband, Steve of College Station, TX, Jessica Smith of Houston, TX and Joel Smith of Houston, TX; 12 great grandchildren: John Robert Smith III, Weston Smith, Katie Lynn Smith, Kristin Singer, Andrew Singer, Courtney Adamez, Matthew Adamez, Jennifer Adamez, Morgan Adamez, Jack Burley, Melissa Pittman, Bradley Pittman. She is also survived by her brother, Gail G. Bradley and wife Tina of Texas City, TX Vivian Bradley grew up in Goreville, Illinois during a time when her grandfather had a general store with a pickle barrel and old men gathered around a pot-bellied stove in the back. Her father was tragically killed in an explosion when she was only 13 years old and her mother died at an early age, events which drove her to provide a strong family unit for her children until she could no longer physically do so.
She met and married Arthur M. Smith in Alton, Illinois in 1935 and, after their wedding, they left directly for Chicago, Illinois where they both attended Moody Bible Institute. Thus began for them a life of Christian service that lasted for 60 years. She assisted her husband as a pastor’s wife, which included everything from teaching Sunday School to preparing dishes for covered dish suppers at the church.
Although she was first and foremost a mother, wife and homemaker, Vivian was involved in several activities outside the home. Beginning in 1955, Vivian worked with her husband in the travel business and operated Certified Tours, a company that specialized in group tours to the Holy Land. It was during these travels that she pursued a lifelong habit of collecting things for her home.
In the 1970’s Vivian worked on the Texas A&M campus in the registrar’s office where she helped innumerable Aggies during the class registration process. She nurtured those young men with the same enthusiasm she took care of her family, especially her grandchildren. As each arrived she would sew clothes for the newcomer and babysat all of them at one time or another. Vivian was an avid gardener and loved to till the soil. She especially enjoyed cultivating her flower garden at her home in College Station. She also loved to seek out unknown treasures in junk stores and second hand places, take them home, scrape off layers of paint and refinish lovely oak, walnut and maple furniture that she had paid next to nothing for. Even after she became bed ridden from breaking a leg on the third day of the new millennium, she could remember how much she paid for each piece and where she purchased it. Her three children and nine grandchildren’s homes are now furnished by many of these pieces.
Her loving generosity, overflowing heart and strength of character will be missed by family and friends.
Memorial Service at Memorial Funeral Home, College Station, 4pm, Sunday, January 12, 2003
Constance Irene (nee Doermann) Faber
Constance (Connie) Faber of Bryan passed away Tuesday January 7, 2003 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She had recently moved to Bryan to be closer to family. She was born in Celina, Ohio on July 12, 1927 to Gerhard and Mary (nee Mesarvey) Doermann. She grew up in Blue Island and Sterling, Illinois. She attended Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and the Kansas City Art Institute. When her family moved to Mendota, Illinois, she became the art teacher at both Mendota High School and the grade school. She married William H. Faber of Mendota on June 26, 1948. They were blessed with two children, a daughter Candace, and son, Jan.
While raising her family, Connie became the librarian at Graves Public Library in Mendota. She was active in St. John’s Lutheran Church and became the first woman to serve as President of the Church Council. She was also active in the Republican Party and served for several years as the Mendota Township Supervisor.
She is survived by her mother, Mary of Mendota, her brother, Martin Doermann of Hillsborough, NC, her children, and two grandchildren. Her father, her husband and her sister preceded her in death.
A memorial service is planned for Wednesday at10am at the Grand Court in Bryan.
Arrangements are pending for a memorial service at St. John’s in Mendota later in the year.
Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mendota, IL. Callaway-Jones Funeral Home 3001 South College Ave., Bryan, TX 77801 979-822-3717
Margaret Leona Walker
Margaret Leona Walker, 102, of Marlin, Texas went to be in God’s presenceDecember 30, 2002.
Margaret was born at Wooten Wells in Robertson County, Texas on October 29, 1900, the year of the Great Storm in Galveston. She was raised in Falls County, until she left in 1921 for Lubbock to complete her Nursing training at Texas Tech University. She married Kirk Walker on June 25, 1937 at the Methodist Parsonage. Margaret worked as a Registered Nurse in Washington State as well as in Marlin for over 45 years. She lovingly attended many families in their need as a private nurse in the Robertson and Falls County areas in later professional life. She was privileged to administer one of the first private penicillin shots during World War II.
Margaret was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marlin from 1913 until moving to Bryan in 1986 where she came under the watch care of the First Baptist Church of Bryan. She had great affection for her Susanna Wesley Bible Class at First Methodist Church in Marlin, of which she was an active member for over 50 years.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, George A. and Idella Tunnel McBryde, her husband Kirk W. Walker and a sister, Mabel Bauman. She has lived under the watch care of her cousin, Betsy Leach Rowland and husband Sam Rowland for the past 17 years, blessing their lives greatly. Two dear friends, Betty Burnham and Pearlie Cooper of Bryan, also blessed her life.
A private graveside service was held Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin with Dr. Richard Maples officiating. The family of Mrs. Walker wishes to thank the Colton Inn and their staff for their 17 years of care.
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Patricia Ann Cochran
Feb. 18, 1943 – Jan. 1, 2003
Patricia Ann Cochran, 58, a resident of Leon County, Texas gave up her courageous battle against cancer on January 1, 2003. She was born February 18, 1943 in Houston to Olan and Willie Esther Sandel. Patricia touched the lives of many people wherever she worked, which included American Hospital Supply in Houston, the Leon County Sheriff’s Department in Centerville and Britt Rice Electrical in Bryan. Patricia was an eternal optimist and always found the sunny side of life even when thrown a curve ball. She never complained throughout her illness and fought this foe tooth and nail.
Patricia loved Christmas time, mowing her yard on her lawn tractor, shopping and having friends call or come by to visit. She had a great affection for her canine companions throughout the years and spoiled her dogs rotten.
Patricia was a great listener and defined the words compassion, honor and integrity. She led by example and her presence in all of our lives will be sorely missed.
She is survived by her mother, Willie Esther Sandel; a son, Kevin Cochran and daughter-in-law Holli; brothers, Charles Sandel and his wife Chloe and Johnny Sandel and his wife Yvonne; nephews, David, Lance and Matthew Sandel; niece, Stephanie Hott; devoted friends Kenneth and Nicki Cochran; those in the community and her friends at Britt Rice. Her father Olan Sandel preceded her in death.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all those who have supported Patricia throughout her battle. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 18th at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, 800-824-2326.
Arlene Steed Nixon
1910 – 2002
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday in the Restever Memorial Park with Dr. Tim Owens of First Baptist Church of Bryan officiating.
Arlene was a graduate of Canton High School and North Texas State Normal College. She lived in Bryan for 67 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bryan for 60 years and a Sunday School and Choir member for over 40 years. She was a member of the Woman’s Club for fifty years and held the office of President in 1957 & 1969, Bryan Garden Club (Past President 1953), and was instrumental in the establishment of The Girls Club of Brazos County, served as Past President and was on the Board of Directors for over 20 years. She earned the “Outstanding Older Texan Award” of recognition from Governor Clements in the 1980’s. She is preceded in death by her husband, Angus Gray “Nick” Nixon.
Memorials may be made to the Girls Club of Brazos County, 306 W. 24th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803.
Mrs. Louene Cox Perry
1927-2009
Mrs. Louene Cox Perry, 78, died on Wednesday January 8th, 2003. She had been in declining health for several years. Mrs. Perry was born on October 9th, 1924 in Hereford, Texas to Henry Tyler Cox and Ethel Williamson Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William Frederick Perry.
Her lifelong love of learning began when she persuaded her parents to enroll her in school at the age of 4. By the age of 19, she had graduated from Texas Women’s University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. After a years break, she completed her Master of Arts degree in English at Sam Houston State University, where she later taught English to GI’s returning home from WWII, and met her husband to be. Mrs. Perry started her family in Bryan/College Station while her husband taught accounting at Texas A&M.
After moving to Houston with her family for 23 years, she retired to Bryan with her husband in 1985. With her love of learning, music, art, and language, Mrs. Perry was an inspiration to all who knew her. A devout Christian, Mrs. Perry lived a life devoted to her family, church, and community. She was a kind and generous woman, who was frugal with herself and charitable with others. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her, especially her three children: Cynthia Perry of Lawton/Ft. Sill, OK; Patricia Perry of Houston, TX,; and Charles Perry and wife Renata of San Mateo, CA; and their two children, her grandchildren: Sabrina & Colette Perry. Mrs. Perry’s extended family includes, cousins: Ross and Lanelle Williamson of Palestine, TX; Stuart and Beth Williamson of Bedias, TX; and George Williamson of Mesquite, TX. May she rest eternally in God’s Love.
Geraldine H. Garvin, age 80, of Bryan, died Friday morning at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan with Rev. Bob Richers of First United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Garvin was born in Etna, Pennsylvania and had lived in Bryan since September, 2001. She was a homemaker and had retired as an Administrative Assistant with Black-Stevenson Food Brokers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Bryan and also attended the Brazos Valley Lions Club meetings with her daughter.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Gerald Whitfield of Anderson, Texas; one sister, Marian Jochem of Pittsburgh, PA; one granddaughter and her husband, Cali and Matthew Currie of Bryan; one grandson, Bryan Garvin Whitfield of Bryan; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Garvin.
Services will also be held Friday, January 17, 2003 at the L. Beinhauer & Sons Funeral Home in McMurray, PA with Dr. Carroll Fancher officiating.
Interment will be at Jefferson Memorial Park Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA.
Geraldine H. Garvin
Sept. 8, 1922 — Jan. 10, 2003
Services for Geraldine H. Garvin, 80, of Bryan are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan.
The Rev. Bob Richers of the First United Methodist Church will officiate.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
An additional service will held Jan. 17 at L. Beinhauer & Son Funeral Home in McMurray, Pa., and burial will be at Jefferson Memorial Park Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mrs. Garvin died Friday.
She was born in Etna, Pa., and lived in Bryan since 2001. She was a homemaker and was a retired administrative assistant with Black-Stevenson Food Brokers in Pittsburgh. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Bryan and the Brazos County Lions Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Garvin.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Gerald Whitfield of Anderson; a sister, Marian Jochem of Pittsburgh; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cecil Albert Parker Jr.
Feb. 22, 1952 — Jan. 8, 2003
Services for Cecil Albert Parker Jr., 50, of Austin are set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Funeral Chapel College Station.
The Rev. Rodney McGlothlin of the First Baptist Church in College Station will officiate. Burial will be in the College Station Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to the time of the services Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Parker died Wednesday in Austin.
He was born in Corsicana and was formerly of College Station. He was employed in heat and air conditioning maintenance.
Survivors include two sons, Dustin Matthew Parker and Ethan Travis Parker, both of Dripping Springs; a daughter, Miranda Chantelle Parker of Dripping Springs; a brother and sister-in-law, Kelly and Terri Parker of College Station; and a sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne and Ben Parker of Houston.
Memorials made be made to Kelly Parker or Cecil A. Parker Jr. Children’s Fund c/o Planters & Merchants Bank in College Station.
