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Monday, March 27, 2017Co., Tyler. ERMA KENNEDY, 99, Van; Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hilliard Funeral Home. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hilliard Funeral Home, Van. ARTHUR JEAN MCKINNEY, 89, Bullard, formerly of Hereford; Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday at Highland Presbyterian Church. Tyler Memorial Funeral Home. CATHERINE (FLOURNOY) MILTON, 87, Tyler; Funeral service noon Saturday at North Star Missionary Baptist Church. John R. Harmon Undertaking Co., Tyler. BONNIE BELL FORT PORTER, 76, Gilmer; Visitation 3-7 p.m. Friday at Turner Brothers Mortuary. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday at Gilgal Baptist Church. Turner Brothers Mortuary, Gilmer. BUD PRITCHARD, 88, Tyler; Visitation will follow service at Jackson's Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at Jackson's Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home, Tyler. SABRINA RENE ROBERTSON, 46, Tyler; Viewing Friday at Brooks Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors. Funeral service 1 p.m. at Jones Valley Church of God in Christ. Brooks Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors, Tyler. GLENDA SHAVER SCROGGINS, 67, of Palestine; Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral ROBERT LAMONT SHERMAN, 44, Bullard; Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Peoples Baptist Church. Brooks Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors, Tyler. CECIL MATTHEW SPAIN JR., 31, Ben Wheeler; Visitation 1-3 p.m. Friday at Hilliard Funeral Home. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday at Bascom Cemetery. Hilliard Funeral Home, Van. GERALD DEE THOMAS, 83, Tyler; Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday at Jackson’s Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home, Tyler. JESSIE WAYNE WILLIAMS, 61, Arp; Viewing 1-7 p.m. with visitation 7-8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home of Tyler. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell CME, Arp. Community Funeral Home of Tyler. LOLA FAYE (DORSEY) WILLIAMS, 80, Tyler; Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Whitehouse COGIC. Community Funeral Home of Tyler. LILIANA NICOLE YANEZ, 12, Henderson; Visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home, Henderson.
Monday, November 21, 2016Mr. Swartz passed away at 2:40 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 at his home.He was born August 3, 1945, at York, Pennsylvania, to Howard Swartz and Sylvia Elizabeth Fishel Swartz. He graduated from Hereford High School, Parkton, Maryland and on September 5, 1964, he was married in Baltimore County, Maryland, to Joan Cooper. He enjoyed farming, building, restoring equipment and loved traveling. Before his retirement, Mr. Swartz was employed with John Deere Distribution Center, formerly of Timonium, Maryland and Harley-Davidson, York, Pennsylvania. He was a former member of Stablers United Methodist Church, Parkton, Maryland, Green Mount United Methodist Church, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania and a current member of Union Grove General Baptist Church, Crider, Missouri.He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Joan Swartz, of the family home; his canine buddy, Spanky; two brothers, including William Swartz and wife, Pat, Boaz, Alabama; brother-in-law, Lewis Cooper and wife, Janice, Conyers, Georgia, special cousin, Joe Woodring and wife, Ann, York, Pennsylvania; special friends, Don Albright, Dover, Pennsylvania and Amy and Ron Gantz, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania; and four nieces and four nephews.His parents and beloved brother Donald Swartz, Sr. preceded him in death.Memorial contributions may be made to Union Grove Cemetery or St. Jude’s Children’s ...
Monday, November 07, 2016Margaret Melton Hohn and Fredrick Stull in Greeley. She graduated from Ault High School in 1962.In May 1963, she married Richard Sidwell and they began ranching in Carr, Colo., raising registered Hereford cattle and kids. During this time she became involved in the Hereford Association gaining lifelong friendships and memories. Richard and Kathy later divorced in 1979.Kathy was a very determined, hardworking and talented person. Her wish was to own a farm and country store. In 2000, she bought her farm south of Fromberg. She built the Country Merchantile store to sell her pumpkins, her famous angel food cakes and various other baked goods and craft items becoming known as the “Pumpkin Lady.”Kathy loved trips to the mountains, playing in the snow and spending time at Joe and Kandin’s ranch. Many hours were spent gathering pods for projects, berries for jam and helping Kandin with her bottle babies during calving.We will take Kathy on her final trip to her favorite mountains in Estes Park next summer to celebrate her life with family and friends.We are so thankful for the wonderful care and compassion of the Heritage Acres staff. They showed their love for her everyday and held her hand right up to the end.Kathy is survived by her three children, Douglas Sidwell, Kandin (Joe) Luther and Tammi (Curtis) Fladager; three grandsons; one great-grandson and many very special friends.Memorials may be made in memory of Kathy to the Big Horn County Museum or the Heritage Acres Nursing Home activity fund.Bullis Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.Carolina TorresFeb. 6, 1935-Oct. 30, 2016Age: 81Residence: Greeleyp class="GDT-G...
Monday, October 31, 2016Damson Oil before becoming the President/CEO of Gulfstream Petroleum Corporation in Houston. He then turned his talents and attention to raising and breeding award-winning Hereford cattle through J Bar F Ranch in Normangee, Texas. He served as President of the Texas Hereford Association in 1990, was a member of both the Army and Marine Corps Reserves, and was an elder and long-time member of the North Madison Church of Christ in Madisonville, Texas. He was a caring and faithful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family, his church, Oklahoma Sooner football, military history, good westerns, and Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream.He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Myra; his son, Steve Ward and wife Margaret of Huntsville, Texas; his son, David Ward and wife Priscilla of Bastrop, Texas; his daughter, Wendy Ward Lair and husband Craig of Little Rock, Arkansas; six grandchildren – Sarah Ward King (James), Caitlin Ward, Nicholas Ward, Brandon Pugel (Elizabeth), Cooper Lair, and Sophie Lair; and three great-grandchildren – Jayden Pugel, J.J. King, and Abigail King.The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM till 11:00 AM on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 10, 2016 in the chapel at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas. There will be a graveside service at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, Arkansas.As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund or the National Stroke Association.Full obituary may be viewed and memorial condolences made to the family at www.shmfh.com.
Monday, October 03, 2016Colorado he also continued to ride and train cutting horses. In 1988 Bill sold his stores and moved to Washington on the Brazos near Brenham, Texas where they purchased a ranch and raised Hereford cattle. They sold that ranch and purchased Lytle Gap Ranch just outside of Abilene, Texas in 1995 where they resided until moving into Abilene in 2002.Bill Galusha was involved with and supported the local high school football programs, rarely missing a game or practice of his grandsons Rob and Will Galusha.Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Ada and John Galusha; his brother, Rodney Galusha; his sons, Bill Galusha, Jr. and Robbin Galusha; and his daughter, Mary Nell Sansom.Bill is survived by his wife, Marilyn Guitar Galusha of Abilene; his children and their spouses, Jane and Dean Squires of Abilene, TX, Jim and Sharron Galusha of Prescott, AZ, Scott Galusha of Abilene, TX, Dr. Repps Galusha of Winter Garden, FL, Richard and Shirley Galusha of Steamboat Springs, CO, Ginger Galusha of Denver, CO, and son-in-law, Robert Sansom of Dripping Springs, TX. Bill is also survived by many grandchildren and their spouses, Robert and Katie Galusha, Will and Mallory Galusha, Kathy and Mike Vodarsik, Deidra and Walter Mathis, Robert Carroll, Bill Garrison, Carrie Garrison, Keith Garrison, Taylor Woolery, Chris Traynor; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Pallbearers will be his sons Jim Galusha, Scott Galusha, Dr. Repps Galusha, Richard Galusha, and his grandsons Rob Galusha and Will Galusha.The family of Bill Galusha wishes to extend our sincere thanks to his caregivers, Ben Hines, Dawn and Linda Zimmerlee, Rusty Munoz, and Sharlene Johnson, for their care and devotion to Bill.Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, TX 79606, 325-692-2232, with Dr. Jeff Reid of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery, 5701 Hwy. 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606.
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Monday, March 27, 2017Co., Tyler. ERMA KENNEDY, 99, Van; Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hilliard Funeral Home. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hilliard Funeral Home, Van. ARTHUR JEAN MCKINNEY, 89, Bullard, formerly of Hereford; Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday at Highland Presbyterian Church. Tyler Memorial Funeral Home. CATHERINE (FLOURNOY) MILTON, 87, Tyler; Funeral service noon Saturday at North Star Missionary Baptist Church. John R. Harmon Undertaking Co., Tyler. BONNIE BELL FORT PORTER, 76, Gilmer; Visitation 3-7 p.m. Friday at Turner Brothers Mortuary. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday at Gilgal Baptist Church. Turner Brothers Mortuary, Gilmer. BUD PRITCHARD, 88, Tyler; Visitation will follow service at Jackson's Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at Jackson's Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home, Tyler. SABRINA RENE ROBERTSON, 46, Tyler; Viewing Friday at Brooks Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors. Funeral service 1 p.m. at Jones Valley Church of God in Christ. Brooks Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors, Tyler. GLENDA SHAVER SCROGGINS, 67, of Palestine; Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral ROBERT LAMONT SHERMAN, 44, Bullard; Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Peoples Baptist Church. Brooks Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors, Tyler. CECIL MATTHEW SPAIN JR., 31, Ben Wheeler; Visitation 1-3 p.m. Friday at Hilliard Funeral Home. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday at Bascom Cemetery. Hilliard Funeral Home, Van. GERALD DEE THOMAS, 83, Tyler; Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday at Jackson’s Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home, Tyler. JESSIE WAYNE WILLIAMS, 61, Arp; Viewing 1-7 p.m. with visitation 7-8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home of Tyler. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell CME, Arp. Community Funeral Home of Tyler. LOLA FAYE (DORSEY) WILLIAMS, 80, Tyler; Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Whitehouse COGIC. Community Funeral Home of Tyler. LILIANA NICOLE YANEZ, 12, Henderson; Visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home, Henderson.
Monday, November 21, 2016Mr. Swartz passed away at 2:40 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 at his home.He was born August 3, 1945, at York, Pennsylvania, to Howard Swartz and Sylvia Elizabeth Fishel Swartz. He graduated from Hereford High School, Parkton, Maryland and on September 5, 1964, he was married in Baltimore County, Maryland, to Joan Cooper. He enjoyed farming, building, restoring equipment and loved traveling. Before his retirement, Mr. Swartz was employed with John Deere Distribution Center, formerly of Timonium, Maryland and Harley-Davidson, York, Pennsylvania. He was a former member of Stablers United Methodist Church, Parkton, Maryland, Green Mount United Methodist Church, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania and a current member of Union Grove General Baptist Church, Crider, Missouri.He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Joan Swartz, of the family home; his canine buddy, Spanky; two brothers, including William Swartz and wife, Pat, Boaz, Alabama; brother-in-law, Lewis Cooper and wife, Janice, Conyers, Georgia, special cousin, Joe Woodring and wife, Ann, York, Pennsylvania; special friends, Don Albright, Dover, Pennsylvania and Amy and Ron Gantz, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania; and four nieces and four nephews.His parents and beloved brother Donald Swartz, Sr. preceded him in death.Memorial contributions may be made to Union Grove Cemetery or St. Jude’s Children’s ...
Monday, November 07, 2016Margaret Melton Hohn and Fredrick Stull in Greeley. She graduated from Ault High School in 1962.In May 1963, she married Richard Sidwell and they began ranching in Carr, Colo., raising registered Hereford cattle and kids. During this time she became involved in the Hereford Association gaining lifelong friendships and memories. Richard and Kathy later divorced in 1979.Kathy was a very determined, hardworking and talented person. Her wish was to own a farm and country store. In 2000, she bought her farm south of Fromberg. She built the Country Merchantile store to sell her pumpkins, her famous angel food cakes and various other baked goods and craft items becoming known as the “Pumpkin Lady.”Kathy loved trips to the mountains, playing in the snow and spending time at Joe and Kandin’s ranch. Many hours were spent gathering pods for projects, berries for jam and helping Kandin with her bottle babies during calving.We will take Kathy on her final trip to her favorite mountains in Estes Park next summer to celebrate her life with family and friends.We are so thankful for the wonderful care and compassion of the Heritage Acres staff. They showed their love for her everyday and held her hand right up to the end.Kathy is survived by her three children, Douglas Sidwell, Kandin (Joe) Luther and Tammi (Curtis) Fladager; three grandsons; one great-grandson and many very special friends.Memorials may be made in memory of Kathy to the Big Horn County Museum or the Heritage Acres Nursing Home activity fund.Bullis Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.Carolina TorresFeb. 6, 1935-Oct. 30, 2016Age: 81Residence: Greeleyp class="GDT-G...
Monday, October 31, 2016Damson Oil before becoming the President/CEO of Gulfstream Petroleum Corporation in Houston. He then turned his talents and attention to raising and breeding award-winning Hereford cattle through J Bar F Ranch in Normangee, Texas. He served as President of the Texas Hereford Association in 1990, was a member of both the Army and Marine Corps Reserves, and was an elder and long-time member of the North Madison Church of Christ in Madisonville, Texas. He was a caring and faithful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family, his church, Oklahoma Sooner football, military history, good westerns, and Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream.He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Myra; his son, Steve Ward and wife Margaret of Huntsville, Texas; his son, David Ward and wife Priscilla of Bastrop, Texas; his daughter, Wendy Ward Lair and husband Craig of Little Rock, Arkansas; six grandchildren – Sarah Ward King (James), Caitlin Ward, Nicholas Ward, Brandon Pugel (Elizabeth), Cooper Lair, and Sophie Lair; and three great-grandchildren – Jayden Pugel, J.J. King, and Abigail King.The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM till 11:00 AM on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 10, 2016 in the chapel at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas. There will be a graveside service at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, Arkansas.As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund or the National Stroke Association.Full obituary may be viewed and memorial condolences made to the family at www.shmfh.com.
Monday, October 03, 2016Colorado he also continued to ride and train cutting horses. In 1988 Bill sold his stores and moved to Washington on the Brazos near Brenham, Texas where they purchased a ranch and raised Hereford cattle. They sold that ranch and purchased Lytle Gap Ranch just outside of Abilene, Texas in 1995 where they resided until moving into Abilene in 2002.Bill Galusha was involved with and supported the local high school football programs, rarely missing a game or practice of his grandsons Rob and Will Galusha.Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Ada and John Galusha; his brother, Rodney Galusha; his sons, Bill Galusha, Jr. and Robbin Galusha; and his daughter, Mary Nell Sansom.Bill is survived by his wife, Marilyn Guitar Galusha of Abilene; his children and their spouses, Jane and Dean Squires of Abilene, TX, Jim and Sharron Galusha of Prescott, AZ, Scott Galusha of Abilene, TX, Dr. Repps Galusha of Winter Garden, FL, Richard and Shirley Galusha of Steamboat Springs, CO, Ginger Galusha of Denver, CO, and son-in-law, Robert Sansom of Dripping Springs, TX. Bill is also survived by many grandchildren and their spouses, Robert and Katie Galusha, Will and Mallory Galusha, Kathy and Mike Vodarsik, Deidra and Walter Mathis, Robert Carroll, Bill Garrison, Carrie Garrison, Keith Garrison, Taylor Woolery, Chris Traynor; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Pallbearers will be his sons Jim Galusha, Scott Galusha, Dr. Repps Galusha, Richard Galusha, and his grandsons Rob Galusha and Will Galusha.The family of Bill Galusha wishes to extend our sincere thanks to his caregivers, Ben Hines, Dawn and Linda Zimmerlee, Rusty Munoz, and Sharlene Johnson, for their care and devotion to Bill.Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, TX 79606, 325-692-2232, with Dr. Jeff Reid of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery, 5701 Hwy. 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606.