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Elvia Arlene Butler
Services for Elvia Arlene Butler 85, of Lorenzo will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 3, 2001 at Lorenzo First Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Boles officiating. Burial will be in Ralls Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Lorenzo. She died Thursday, November 1, 2001 at University Medical Center. She was born November 22,1915 in Grand Saline, Texas. She married Richard Butler on June 29, 1935 in Emery, Texas.She was a member of the Pentacostal Church and a homemaker. She moved to Lorenzo in 1963 from Lubbock. Survivors include: her husband Richard Butler of Lorenzo, 3 Sons, Elzia Butler of Gunbarrel, Texas, Richard Butler of Amarillo, Texas Ronnie Butler of Kaufman, Texas. 3 Daughters: Wynonia Westbrook of Idalou, Texas, Sue Williams of Lubbock and Jo Ann Daniels of New Deal,22 grandchildren, 33 Great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Pallbearers: Jeff Butler,Kelly Butler, Royce Butler, Michael Daniel, Joseph Butler, Matthew Williams, Scotty Butler and Ricky Butler
Lory Pierot Long
Services for Lory Pierot Long, 40 , of Liberal, Kansas will be at 4:00 PM, Friday, Dec. 28, 2001 at First Baptist Church in Liberal, Kansas with Rev. Floyd Haddock and Rev. Wyatt Carpenter officiating arrangements in Kansas are under the direction of Kitch Brenneman Funeral Home in Liberal, Kansas. A memorial service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001 at the Ralls First Baptist Church in Ralls, Texas with the Rev. Floyd Haddock officiating. Private burial will be at Cone Cemetery in Cone, Texas under the direction of Adams Funeral Home in Ralls. She died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001 at her residence in Liberal,Kansas. She was born Feb. 21, 1961 in Lubbock, Texas. She married Terry Jay Long on July 19, 1986 in Ralls, Texas. She was a 1979 graduate of Ralls High School in Ralls, Texas, a member of the Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church in Liberal, Kansas and a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Gamma Omicron. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of Liberal for the past 13 years moving from Lubbock. Survivors include: her husband Terry Long of Liberal, Kansas, a daughter Hillary Sha Long of Liberal, Kansas her parents George and Thelma Pierot of Ralls, Texas and a sister Sha Pierot of Lubbock, Texas. The famiy suggests memorials to Gideon Memorial Bibles or the Donor's choice. The familly will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Thursday and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home in Liberal, Kansas.
Elvenie Davis
Services for Elvenie Davis, 93, of Ralls will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001 at Ralls First Baptist Church with Rev. Floyd Haddock and Rev. Claude Cone officiating. Burial will be in Ralls Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. She died Thursday, Dec, 27, 2001 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born November 28, 1908 in Paris, Texas. She married Ragsdale Dean Davis on Feb. 8, 1930 in Ralls, Texas. He died March 27, 1984. She was a member of the Ralls First Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an Avon representative in Ralls for 42 years. She moved to Cone in 1923 from Paris, Texas then to Ralls in 1948 from Cone. Survivors include a son and his wife Dean and Bryanette Davis of Lubbock, a daughter and her husband Joyce and Bob Miller of Alpine, Texas, 1 sister LaVerne Dartler"" Jackson of Afton
Natividad Munoz
Services for Natividad Munoz, 85 of Ralls will be at 2:00 PM, Wed. Jan. 9, 2002 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ralls with Rev. Glenn Rosendale officiating. Rosary will be said at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Ralls Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home in Ralls. He died Sunday, January 6, 2002 at his home in Ralls. He was born September 8, 1916 in Brady, Texas. He married Josefa Perales on September 23, 1943 in Floresville, Texas. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He moved to Ralls in 1951 from Floresville and had worked as a farmer for several different local farmers. He worked as a sexton for the Ralls Cemetery from 1986 until his retirement in 1995. He was preceded in death by a sister Maria Herrera in 1975. Survivors include his wife; Josefa Munoz, a son Louis Munoz and a daughter Julia Martinez all of Ralls. 3 Stepsons; Juan of Abernathy, Santos of Marana, Arizona, Rafael of Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2 stepdaughters; Andrea Trevino of Littlefield, Petra Silva of Floresville, 8 grandchidlren, 32 step grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 92 step great grandchildren, 80 step great great grandchildren.. Pallbearers: Jimmy Munoz, Jaime Martinez, Randy Martinez, Nathan Rodriguez, Fred Silva, Floyd Trevino Honorary pallbearers:Albert Soto, Jerry Flores, Luis Herrera.
Ralph Gray
Memorial services for Ralph Gray, 93, of Crosbyton will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 19, 2002 at Ralls First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Hubbard and Rev. Larry Reed-Harris officiating. Services are under diretion of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. He died Friday, December 28, 2001 at Crosbyton Hospital. He was born September 20, 1908 in Govee, Texas. He married Eloise Hanes on February 11, 1942 in Littlefield, Texas. She died on April 13, 1999. He attended Ralls Schools and had worked as a warehousing agent. He had attended church at First Presbyterian in Lubbock, Churchill Way Presbyterian Church in Dallas, and a church in Runaway Bay. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII. Survivors include; His daughter Lisa Gray of Lake City, Colorado and Catherine Gray Peters of Dallas, 6 Cousins; Charles B. Gray of Ralls, Mary Jane Parker of Lubbock, Kenneth Hanes of Possum Kingdom, Beulah Hanes of Possum Kingdom, Luucille Abercrombie of Lubbock and Faye Kuykendall of Lubbock. Family suggests memorials to Reading and Radio Resource 300 Bookout Dallas, Texas 75201.
Valda O. Watson
Graveside services for Valda O. Watson, 94, of Wolfforth will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 at Ralls Cemetery with Rev. Mitch Wilson officiating. Burial is under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. She died Sunday, January 13, 2002 at University Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born February 7, 1907 in Deer Creek, Oklahoma. She married Roy Orval Watson on August 28, 1929. He preceded her in death September 19, 1984. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carrizozo, New Mexico and the Order of Eastern Star in Ruidoso. She was a homemaker and moved to Shallowater in 1979 from New Mexico. She was a former resident of Carrizozo, New Mexico, Abernathy, Hale Center, Post and Ralls. She lived in Ralls from 1930 to 1934. Survivors include: 5 sons: Max O. Watson - Carrizozo, N.M. Robert L. Watson - Corrizozo, N. M., Donald Watson - Peralta, N. M., Galen Watson - San Antonio, N. M. , Jack Watson, Caballo, N. M., 1 Daughter: Betty Truelock and husband James - Shallowater, 12 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild. The family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church Shallowater Building Fund P O. Box 36 Shallowater, TX 79363
Bessie Haltom
Services for Bessie Sherwood Haltom, 106, of Crosbyton will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 19, 2002 at Crosbyton First United Methodist Church with Reverands Lee Crouch and Bob Kelley officiating. Burial will be in Crosbyton Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home Crosbyton. She died Wed, Jan 16, 2002 at Crosbyton Nursing Home. She was born Nov 18, 1895 in Ryan, Oklahoma (Indian Territory). She married V. R. Haltom on August 6, 1915 in Colorado Springs, CO. He died December 23, 1966. She was a longtime active member of the Crosbyotn First United Methodist Church where she was very faithful until she could no longer attend due to health. She was a member of the Missionary Society and the Wesleyian Guild. She was awarded the Silver Life membership to United Methodist Women for women of 100 years. She belonged to two Forty Two clubs and was a chaarter member of the Needlepoint Club. She was a homemaker and formerly was a clerk at T. George's Dry Good Store and also clerked for Campbell Dry Goods and Wallace Dry Goods. She moved from Oklahoma to Texas as a child and was a graduate of Childress High School. She and her late husband moved to Crosbyton in 1918 where they farmed for many years. She is preceded in death by 2 sons: Ray Haltom in 1972 and Henry Haltom in 1994 also 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include: 1 daughter Faye Hodges of Crosbyton, 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren, 2 Sisters; Helen Crews of Lubbock and Janet Wright of Childress.
L. C. Roye, Sr.
Services for L. C. Roye, Sr, 85, of Las Cruces, N. M. will be at 10:00 AM Monday, January 21, 2002 at Adams Funeral Home in Ralls with Rev. Randy Bartley officiating. Burial will be in Ralls Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. He died January 17, 2002 at Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born December 15, 1916 in Lampasas. He married Ruby Collins on May 4, 1940 in Ralls. L. C. was first a farmer with his father in Texas. Later he worked as a mechanic for autos and tractors. He then became involved with electrical construction in Texas and New Mexico. Much of the work was high powered for industry and irrigation. He had been a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, a volunteer fireman, and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was also an avid fan of baseball. He was retired and had been living in Las Cruces for the last 15 years. Survivors include his wife Ruby Roye of Las Cruces, 2 sons and their wives: Louis Roye, Jr. and Wife Camille of Hatch, N. M., and Ronald D. Roye and his wife Wava of Lewisville, Texas, 1 daughter Lynda Loftin of Princeton, Indiana, 1 brother Vernon Roye of Ralls 6 grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. Family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church 106 Miranda Las Cruces, N. M. 88005.
Guadalupe Rendon
Service for Guadalupe Rendon, 83, of Ralls will be at 2:00 PM, Monday,January 21, 2002 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ralls with Rev. Leonardo Pahamtang officiating. Rosary will be said at 7:00 PM, Sunday, January 20, 2002 at the same church. He died Saturday, January 19, 2002 at Ralls Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 13, 1918 in Pleasanton, Texas. He married Julia Campos on January 17, 1937 in Three Rivers, Texas. She died on October 17, 1996. He was a farmer and member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church. He moved to Ralls in 1963 from Three Rivers. He was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Rendon on Decembeer 30, 1993. Survivors inlcude 8 sons: Reynaldo of Littlefield, Lupe, Jr. of Lubbock,Gilbert of Borger, Tony of Stamford, Raymond of Ralls Frank of Ralls, Rocky of Lubbock and Ricky of Lubbock, 4 Daughters: Rosa Rendon of Austin, Josie Aguilar of Lubbock, Sandy Ramirez of Ralls and Amy Rendon of Lubbock 1 brother: Frank Rendon, Jr. of Pleasanton 3 Sisters: Eusabia Campos of Beeville, Antonia Campos of Pawnee, Maria Morales of Kerrville 43 Grandchildren, 55 Great Grandchildren, and 9 Great Great Grandchildren.
J. J. Griffin
Services for J. J. Griffin, 80, of McAdoo will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at McAdoo First United Methodist Church with the Reverends Gary Boles and David Grifin officiating. Burial will be in McAdoo Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton. He died Sunday, January 27, 2002 at Crosbyton Clinic Hospital. He was born April 16, 1921 in The Wake Community. He married Wilma Ruth Ward on June 1, 1940 in McAdoo, Texas. He was a member of the McAdoo First United Methodist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher for the men's class, Sunday School superiintendant and chairman of the official board. He was also a member of the Antique Automobile Club and President of West Texas Pioneer Old Settlers. He served one and one half years overseas in England during WWII and at Kelley Field as an airplane mechanic. He was a life long farmer near the Wake Commuity. The Rio Blanco Soil and Water Conservation District awarded him an outstanding farmer award for farming practices. He was preceded in death by a daughter Rozanna Kinlen and her husband Jim in November 1997 and a brother Rev. J. Waid Griffin. Survivors include his wife; Ruth of Crosbyton, 2 Sons: Howard Griffin and his wife Madeline of Lamesa, Jack Griffin and his wife Annie of Albuquerque, N. M. 1 Daughter; Sue Griffin of Lorenzo, 1 brother Rev. Lee Griffin and his wife Sylvia of Canyon Lake, Texas 2 sisters; Wilma Bradshaw and her husband Brad of Springtown, Texas and Jo Hillman and her husband Darrell of Weatherford 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. The family suggests memorials to McAdoo Cemetery Association or McAdoo First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at 6:00 PM, to 7:00 PM Tuesday, at Adams Funeral Home in Crosbyton. Pallbearers Howard Marshall Griffin, Adam Griffin, Craig Griffin, Chris Kinlen, Mike Mitchell, Lee St. John and Carroll Thompson. Honorary pallbearers Jessie Hernandez, Bob Ross, Eldon Williams, Coy Powers and Ray Tinney.57
John Will Stewart
Services for John Will Stewart, 90, of College Station and formerly of Crosbyton will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002 at Crosbyton First United Methodist Church with Rev. Johnnie Williams officiating. Burial will be in Crosbyton Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home - Crosbyton. He died Wednesday,January 30, 2002 at Colton Inn Nursing Home in College Station. He was born February 27, 1911 in Belton, Texas. He married Lennie Dee Polvadore on January 1, 1933 in Crosbyton. He was a member of the Crosbyton First United Methodist Church and former member of the Crosbyton Lions Club and Crosbyton Chamber of Commerce. He moved to Crosbyton in 1924 from Bell County, Texas and engaged in farming and ranching as well as automobile and farm equipment sales. He was preceded in death by his parents John David and Lucy Stewart and a brother J. D. Stewart. Survivors include: His wife Lennie of College Station, 2 daughters; Eugenia Williams and her husband Paul of College Station, Shirley Largent and her husband Dale of Alvin; 5 granchildren; Cal McNeill, Sherry Kreft, Cindy Reed, Leigh Holloway, Gregg Willliams, 8 great grandhchildren; Amanda Reed, kyle Kreft, Ian Holloway, Molly McNeill, Jace McNeill, Micah McNeill. The family suggests memorials to Crosbyton First United Methodist Church P. O. Box 476 Crosbyton, Texas 79322.
Guadalupe Contreras
Services for Guadalupe Contreras, 72 of Ralls will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Rev. Leonardo Pahamtang officiating. Rosary will be said at 7:00 PM, Sunday, February 3, 2002 in the same church. Burial will be in Ralls Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. She died Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at University Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born December 15, 1929 in Piedra Negras, Mexico. She married Juan B. Contreras in Mexico. He died in 1983. She was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ralls. She was a homemaker and moved to Ralls in 1968 from Quitaque, Texas. Survivors include: 8 sons; Antonio and Greg of Oregon, Marcos of California, Juan Cruz and Jose of Ralls, Ray of Lubbock, Rick of McAllen and Javier of Hawaii, 4 daughters; maria Emma DeLeon of Ralls, Maria deJesus Ruiz and Rosa Borjon of California and Elvira Thayne of Tuscon, Arizona, 3 brothers; Jesus Corpus, Julio Corpus and Pablo Corpus all of Piedras Nedras, Mexico, 1 sister; Antonio Corpus also of Piedras Nedras, Mexico, 45 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren. Sons will serve as Pallbearers
Mae Williams
Services for Mae Williams, 80 of Ralls, will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2002 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Ralls with Rev. Raymond Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Ralls Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. She died Friday, February 1, 2002 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born November 29, 1921 in Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas. She married Willie D. Williams on October 25, 1945 in Limestone County. He died October 12, 1969. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Ralls. She moved to the South Plains area in 1950 from Marlin, Texas. She was a housekeeper and had worked for several different families in Ralls. She was preceded in death by a son Bertran LaMar. Suvivors include; 3 Sons Eddie Williams, Sr. of Amarillo, Melvin Johnson of Denver, Colorado, Eddie Dean Williams of Wichita Falls, Texas, 1 daughter; Cynthia LaMar of Lubbock 1 brother Ossie Moore of Dallas, 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Pallbearers; Jeffrey Jones, Marvin Jones, Cedell Anderson, K. Y. Anderson, T. L. McQueen, Jr., George Hall.
Adrian Ellis
Graveside services for Adrian Ellis, 93 of Ft. Worth and fomerly Crosbyton will be at 2:30 PM, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002 at Crosbyton Cemetery with Rev. Les Griffin officiating. Burial is under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton. He died Feb. 1, 2002 at his residence in Ft. Worth. He was born August 13, 1908 in Santo, Texas. He married Odell Hobbs on September 17, 1935 in Crosbyton. She died on March 17, 1986. He was a member of the Crosbyton First Baptist Church and was a 50 year Mason and member of the Blue Lodge. He was an electrician and while working for the City of Crosbyton power plant he wired most of the streetlights in Crosbyton. He also rewired the Crosbyton hospital and Crosby county Courthouse and the First Baptist Church sanctuary addition at no charge for labor. He was preceded in death by a son Leonard Lee Ellis on March 2, 1995. Survivors include; 3 Daughters; Dr. Shirley Ann Sitz of Ft.Worth, Geneva Groom of Ft. Worth and Carol Sue Dubose of Andrews, 5 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren.
Thelma Mallow
Services for Thelma Oleta Hornsby Mallow, 77 of Lubbock will be at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at Ralls First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Hill and Rev. Bobby Rine officiating. Burial will be in Ralls Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. She died Sunday, February 10, 2002 at Lubbock's University Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1924 in Ralls Texas. She married John L. Jack"" Mallow on June 14
June Wilson Graham
Services for June Wilson Graham, 76, of Ralls will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 16, 2002 at Ralls First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Hubbard officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 17, 2002 in Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine, Texas under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. He died Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at his home in Ralls. He was born December 28, 1925 in Tye, Texas. He married Frances Rhodes on August 13, 1949 in Stanton, Texas. She died on October 4, 1990. He then married Doris Norris on July 8, 1991 in Alpine. He attended school at Loraine and Merkel and graduated from Sul Ross State University with a BBA and MA degree. He worked for T & P railroad as a agent from 1942 to 1959. He had also been an accontant for a variety store chain for 20 years and was part owner of the True Value Hardware store in Alpine. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Alpine and the Alpine Lions Club. He had also served on the city council at Stanton. He was a US Marine Corp. Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. Survivors include His wife: Doris Graham of Ralls, 3 sons: Clay Graham of Lubbock, Keith Graham of Alpine, Texas, Kelly Graham of Santa Fe N. M., 4 stepsons: Danny Norris of Lubbock, Norman, Scott and Walt Norris all of Ralls, A niece raised as a daughter Pat Gilliar of New York City, NY, a sister Louise Stallings of Stanton, 10 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.
Jason Tidwell
Services for Jason Tidwell, 26, of Lubbock will be at 4:00 PM, Monday, April 1, 2002 at Ralls First Baptist Church with Rev. Floyd Haddock and Rev. Jackie Matlock officiating. Burial will be in Ralls Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. He died March 29, 2002 in Lubbock. He was a member of the New Deal First Baptist Church. He was a 1994 graduate of New Deal High School where he played football and was active in Future Farmers of America. He served in the US Navy in Japan. He worked for the last 4 years at the Monterey Station Post Office in Lubbock. He moved to New Deal from Hereford.
Survivors include his parents Jim and Becky Tidwell of New Deal, Mark Hirst of Lubbock, Grandparents: Alice Parker of Ralls, Bill and Gloria Tidwell of Brownfield, Juanice Hirst of Lubbock, Great Grandmother: Kitty Beck of Ralls, 3 Brothers: Justin Tidwell and his wife Amy of Abernathy, Arron Tidwell and his wife Sylinda of Denton, Jeremy Tidwell of New Deal, 2 nephews: Kamron Tidwell and Harley Tidwell.
Pallbearers: Monte Gutmeir, Josh Montijo, Ron Brown, Aaron Stevens, Cody Kirk, Hedge Martin, Brent Gowens, Chris Rickley
Honorary Pallbearers: Monterey Station Postal Employees
Ann Walker
Graveside Services for Ann Walker, 76, of Slaton will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at Crosbyton Cemetery with Rev. Les Griffin officiating. Burial is under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton.
She died Monday, April 1, 2002 at Lubbock's Covenant Medical Center. She was born May 31, 1935 in Buffalo Gap, Texas.
She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church in Lubbock and the Ladies Veterans of Foriegn Wars Auxiliary. She moved to Slaton in 1995 from Dawn, Texas.
She was preceded in death by a daughter Victoria Lynn Walker.
Survivors include a brother: John Henry Nall of Lufkin, 2 Sisters: Willie Mae Heath of Slaton and Juanita Byrd of Slaton.
