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Ruth Smith
Ruth Klingeman Smith, 87, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, in Cuero. She was born to the late David Otto Klingeman and the late Stella Clark Klingeman on Oct. 10, 1917, in San Antonio.
Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Southwest Texas State University where she earned her master’s degree in English, journalism and counseling. She was a Gallardian in 1933 at the university. Mrs. Smith married the late Herbert O. Smith on Nov. 8, 1936, in Round Rock. She was a teacher at Karnes City Independent School District for 27 years and Runge Independent School District for four years, retiring in 1979. Mrs. Smith was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Karnes City. She served as a church elder and was member of the Women’s Circle. Mrs. Smith was a lifetime volunteer for M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Helena Chapter, and a past Worthy Matron. In addition to working as a teacher and being very involved in her church and community, she was a loving wife and devoted mother of one son and two daughters.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Helen Sue and Irby Kerlick of Wharton; grandsons, Shannon James Kerlick, I. Ray Kerlick Jr., Christopher Salge and Darrin Salge; granddaughters, Rhonda Workman, Jennifer Smith and Aimee Smith; daughter-in-law, Diane Smith of Victoria; son-in-law, Sherian A. Salge of Yorktown; brother-in-law, Judge Pete Hartman of Karnes City; and sister-in-law, Zulema Klingeman of San Antonio. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Herbert; son, James D. Smith; daughter, Sherry Salge; two brothers, Honorable Fred. V. Klingeman and Jack Klingeman; and sister, Helen Hartman.
She resided in Yorktown for the past six months, moving there from Victoria, where she lived for 11 years.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 24, at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel in Karnes City with Rev. William P. Menn officiating. Burial followed in Karnes City Cemetery.
Memorials in honor of Mrs. Smith may be made to: The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, c/o Dr. Joe Jankovic, M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, 6550 Fannin Street, Suite No. 1801, Houston, TX 77030.
Services were under the direction of Rhodes Funeral Home in Karnes City.
Ora Lee Morrison
Ora Lee Morrison, age 83, of Boling, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in a Wharton hospital following a brief illness. She was born on March 15, 1921, in Stigler, Okla., the daughter of the late Elmer Mitchell and Zelia Looper Mitchell.
Mrs. Morrison had been a resident of Boling since 1982 and was a member of Iago Federated Church. She married Elton Ellis “Bill” Morrison on April 19, 1941 in Wharton.
She worked as a secretary for Wheeling Steel Company until her retirement in 1978. Mrs. Morrison was active in Iago Federated Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at the Iago Federated Church with Mickey Reynolds officiating. Burial followed in Wharton City Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Morrison of Boling; sister, Lucille Sciba of Lake Jackson; seven nieces and nephews also survive.
Pallbearers were Donald Sciba, Louis Sciba, Russell Sciba, Roy Smith, Ray James and Steve Galbreath.
In lieu of usual remembrances the family requests memorials to Iago Federated Church, Rt. 1, Box 208, Boling, TX 77420.
Funeral services were under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.
George Shoppa
Funeral services for George Shoppa, 76, of Wharton will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Shoppa died April 25, 2005, in Wharton following a brief illness.
Contact Wharton Funeral Home.
Rebecca Vasquez
Following cremation, memorial services for Rebecca Cerrillo Vasquez will be announced at a later date.
Mrs. Vasquez died on April 22, 2005, in Houston.
Francis Britton
Funeral services for Francis Pauline Britton, 66, of Wharton, were held Monday at Wharton Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Lynn officiating. Burial followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Britton died Feb. 10, 2006, in a Bay City nursing home after a lengthy illness. She was born on Aug. 20, 1939, in Brawt, Fla., the daughter of the late Fletcher Cooper and Lizzie Gilchrist Cooper.
She had been a resident of Wharton for the past 45 years and was a member of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker all her life. Francis married Norbert E. Britton on Dec. 17, 1955, in Eagle Lake. Besides her parents, Mrs. Britton was also preceded in death by her husband on July 10, 1991, and two sisters.
Survivors include her children, Mary Shanks and husband, Don Mack Shanks, of Wharton, Carl Britton and wife, Roweena, of Wharton and Earl Britton and wife, Tracy, of Linden, Tenn.; sisters, Daphine Smith, Betty Ann Fernandez and Lucille Cooper all of Florida; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Marion Flynn
Marion Williams Flynn passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, in Tomball. She was born in Glen Flora on July 28, 1920, to Clarence and Myrtle Williams.
Mrs. Flynn was preceded in death by her husband, James Paul Flynn, Jr., her sister, Louise Griffin, and her brother, Robert Williams.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Elizabeth Flynn Adams and Anthony of Nassau Bay, Patrick Flynn and Kathryn of Sherman and Sarah Flynn Hancock and Charles of Spring. Also surviving her are a sister, Eleanor Henderson of Kerrville; sister-in-law Lannie Williams McMillan of Wharton; and brother-in-law, Henry Griffin of Dallas.
Her true pride and joy were her grandchildren, Paul Hancock and spouse, Kimberly, Jeffrey Hancock, Chris Adams, Bryan Flynn, Kevin Flynn and great granddaughter, Emily Louise Hancock.
Marion attended Texas State College for Women in Denton and received a Bachelor of Science degree, later earning a Master of Science Degree from Lamar University. She taught in the Port Arthur Independent School District for 27 years as a first grade teacher at Sam Houston Elementary School.
Her hobby was playing bridge with her dear friends, and she was particularly proud of earning the Life Master’s Award in duplicate bridge.
While living in Port Arthur she was an active member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church which later became First United Methodist Church.
The funeral service was at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Chapel of Resurrection Mausoleum in Greenlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Byron Jarratt officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 3131 South Park Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642.
Rosalva Garza
Funeral services for Rosalva Martinez Garza, 66, of Bay City, will be held 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Wharton Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Pena officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Garza died Feb. 13, 2006, in Bay City. She was born on May 20, 1939, in Newgulf, daughter of the late John Manuel Martinez and Herminia Sandoval Martinez.
She was a homemaker and a member of Agape House Ministries in Bay City. Mrs. Garza was a 20-year resident of Bay City and a former resident of Freeport.
Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Castillo and husband, Rudy, of Bay City; son, David Garza of Houston; sisters, Rosalinda Mireles and Delia Luera, both of Bay City, and Olga Blanco of Corpus Christi; brothers, Oscar Martinez of Ashwood and Lalo Martinez of Boling; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Elva Pena and Herminia Garza; and brother, Ernest Martinez.
David Mazel
David John Mazel, age 58, of Wharton, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at El Campo Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born on May 23, 1947, in Wharton, the son of the late Sylvester Joe Mazel and Matilda Emily Kostka Mazel.
Mr. Mazel was a longtime resident of Wharton and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He was a former resident of Breckenridge. He was a 1965 graduate of Wharton High School and later attended and graduated from Tarleton State University with a degree in business administration. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict having served in the U. S. Army. Mr. Mazel was the owner of the Wharton Farm and Ranch Store in Wharton. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 87 in Wharton.
A Rosary was recited Sunday evening, Feb. 12, 2006, at the chapel of Wharton Funeral Home and a funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Wharton with Rev. Raymond Jackson officiating.
Graveside services followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton with military graveside honors provided by American Legion Post No. 87 of Wharton.
Survivors include his very best friend, Linda Bijarro of Wharton; daughters, Sandra E. Morris of Azel, and Sarah Mazel of Breckenridge; son and daughter-in-law, Will and Amanda Mazel of Cisco; sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Donald Rejsek of Rosenberg; grandchildren, Lane and Luke Morris, Reece and Emily Jo Ann Mazel; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a niece and nephew.
Pallbearers were Charles Mazel, James Mazel, Dennis Mazel, John Evans, Jim Evans and Charles Grant.
Honorary pallbearers were all the members of the American Legion Post No. 87 in Wharton.
Funeral services were under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.
Rosa Richardson
Funeral services for Rosa Lee Richardson, 88, of Houston, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Faith Baptist Church, 2616 Calumet St. in Houston, with Rev. D.Z. Cofield officiating. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Paradise Cemetery South.
Mrs. Richardson passed away July 25, 2006, at Triumph Hospital of Southwest Houston.
Survivors include daughter, Bettie Griffin of Houston; and four grandchildren.
Contact Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home.
R.L. Duncan
Funeral services for R.L. Duncan, 80, of Wharton, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
Friends may call for visitation after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Duncan died Sept. 27, 2006, at Gulf Coast Medical Center. He was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Wharton to Aron and Callie Bryant Duncan.
Survivors include brother, George Duncan of Wharton; and sisters, De Lois Gray and Rebecca Greenwood, both of Wharton.
Balbino Garcia
Following cremation, memorial services for Balbino P. Garcia, 67, of Wharton, were held Friday at the chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Fisher officiating.
Mr. Garcia died Sept. 27, 2006, in a Wharton hospital after a brief illness. He was born on March 31, 1939, in Belize, Central America.
He was a resident of Wharton for the past two years and was a former longtime resident of Houston. He worked as a laborer for Gensco Aircraft for the past 26 years. He married Sylvia Alaniz on March 28, 1989, in Houston. He was Pentecostal by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Garcia of Wharton; step-daughters, Yvette Yearwood of Houston, Donna Davis of Fort Rucker, Ala., and Sandra Contreras of Brownsville; step-son, Marcus Alaniz of Houston; sister, Antonia Robteau of Los Fresnos; and nine grandchildren.
Diana Hunter
Diana Ruth Bruce Hunter died Sept. 28, 2006, and is now face to face with our Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Samuel and Ruth C. Bruce of El Campo.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Bruce Wayne Hunter; daughter, Carrie K. Preite of Australia; step-son, Michael Hunter and wife Tracy of Conroe; step-daughter, Naomi Waymire of North Texas; sister, Gladys Pierson and husband Con of Conroe; sister, Rebecca Klima and husband Mark of Wharton; and brother, Sam Bruce of Austin; many beloved grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
We will miss Diana’s kind and loving soul, which was a wonderful blessing to all who had the privilege to know her. A devoted Christian and longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Willis, she loved her Lord and was a living witness for Him on earth.
Diana was born in El Campo, completed high school there and earned her college degree in business from Sam Houston State University. She had a long and distinguished career in the computer technology field as a 25-year employee of Compaq Computer Corporation, retiring in 2002.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at the Chapel of Conroe Funeral Directors. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at the Swedish Lutheran Cemetery in El Campo with a graveside ceremony .
Please come and celebrate her life and her promotion to her new eternal life provided by her Lord’s unyielding grace and eternal love.
Pall bearers are Con Pierson Jr., Chris Englund, Matt Klima, Robert Hobbs, Scott Martin and Michael Hunter.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the National Diabetes Association and/or the American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Conroe Funeral Directors in Conroe.
