Today's Obituaries (Aug. 2, 1998)

Claude 'Bud' Youngblood

Claude "Bud" Youngblood, 78, died Friday in a local hospital.

Graveside services with military honors will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Masonic Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Heinze officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.

Mr. Youngblood was born in Graham and lived in Abilene most of his life. He was a World War II veteran and was a body shop worker for the city of Abilene until retiring. He was a member of Elm Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Claudette Youngblood of Abilene and Jeannette Brunt of El Paso; three sisters, Alene Pugh of El Paso, Polly Passmore of Buffalo Gap and Geraldine Keesee of Abilene; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Edna Leola Davis

Edna Leola Davis, 87, died Friday at her home.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories with Chaplain James Teel officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 U.S. Hwy 277 South.

Mrs. Davis was born in Olney and grew up in Graham. She lived in Stamford for many years and was a homemaker. She moved to Abilene in 1990 from San Angelo. She was a Baptist and was the widow of Robert Lee Davis.

Survivors include two sons, Herbert Wesley Davis of Grape Creek and Melvin Wayne Davis of San Angelo; two daughters, Edna Jean Cooper of Stamford and Jewel Claudine Cardell of Abilene; one sister, Ora Fleetwood of Breckenridge; 15 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Big Country, 3113 Oldham Lane, Abilene 79602.

Joseph Lavine

KEESEVILLE, N.Y. -- Joseph R. Lavine, 81, formerly of Abilene, died Thursday in a Plattsburgh, N.Y. hospital.

The body will be cremated. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Peru Community Church with the Rev. Kenneth Parker officiating. Arrangements were made by Hamilton Funeral Home.

Mr. Lavine was born in Worcester, Mass., where he worked for Norton Co. for more than 27 years until retiring. He married Geneva "GiGi" Walker in 1969 and volunteered with the Brookfield, Mass. Police Department for several years. He was employed by Jim Tatum Motors in Abilene from 1980-90.

Survivors include his wife, of Keeseville; three sons, Bill Lavine of Houston, Jeff Longino of Corpus Christi and Dave Longino of Peru, N.Y.; two daughters, JoAnne Lavine of Houston and Marge Mochak of Sitka, Alaska; and 12 grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Peru Community Church Music Fund, Peru, N.Y. 12972.

James 'J.J.' Johnston Jr.

FORT WORTH -- James "J.J." Johnston Jr., 81, brother of a Cross Plains resident, died Friday in a local hospital.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in Alonzo Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Johnston was born in Abilene and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked as a welder for Lockheed for 31 years and was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Nellie Johnston of Fort Worth; two sons, John Johnston of Fort Worth and Jim Johnston of Laredo; one stepson; one brother, Dan Johnston of Cross Plains; one sister, Faye Woods of Fort Worth; and two grandchildren.

Sharon Pool

ANDREWS -- Sharon Pool, 35, relative of three Big Country residents, died July 21 at her home.

Services were July 24 in Means Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. A. Dean Kelm officiating. Burial was in Andrews North Cemetery, directed by McNett Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pool was born in Midland and lived in Andrews most of her life. She graduated from Andrews High School in 1981. She married Terry Pool in 1981 in Andrews and worked at Andrews National Bank for nine years as a teller. She was involved with the Andrews Youth Girls Softball and Andrews 4-H Adult Leadership programs and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her husband, of Andrews; three daughters, Courtney Pool, Carly Pool and Cami Pool, all of Andrews; her parents, Roy and Shirley Springer of Andrews; two sisters, Kathryn Hughes of Big Spring and Donna Miller of Abilene; one brother, Jimmy Springer of Midland; and her grandmothers, Sophie Wenzel of Andrews and Myrlie Springer of Dublin.

Memorials may be sent to Faith Lutheran Church, 1005 NW 2nd St., Andrews 79714.

Robbie Wimsatt

COLEMAN -- Robbie Wimsatt, 72, died Saturday in an Abilene hospital.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Helen McIver officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Grosvenor.

Mrs. Wimsatt was born in Hamlin and graduated from Breckenridge High School. She married Ellis E. Wimsatt Sr. in 1948 in Midland and moved to Coleman in 1965. She lived in Abilene and Arlington before returning to Coleman in 1972. She worked as a comptroller for Central Texas Opportunities in Coleman for 10 years and was a bookkeeper, since 1980, for Belle Rozzlle Agency. She moved to Taylor County six weeks ago and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, of Baird; one son, Gene Wimsatt of Tuscola; one daughter, Belinda Archie of Tuscola; one brother, Allen McWhorter of Brady; one sister, Belle Rozzlle of Coleman; four grandchildren; and one niece and one nephew.

Florence Ethel Richey

BROWNWOOD -- Florence Ethel Richey, 93, died Thursday in a local hospital.

Graveside services were Friday in Eastlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. R.J. Elkins officiating, directed by Davis-Morris Funeral Home.

Mrs. Richey was born in Hamilton and was a homemaker. She moved to Brownwood in 1936. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge for 45 years and First Baptist Church, and was the widow of Emmett F. Richey, whom she married in 1920 in Hamilton.

Survivors include two sons, A.F. "Red" Richey and A.K. Richey, both of Rogers, Ark.; one daughter, Betty Hicks of San Angelo; one sister, Ruth Lester of Lampasas; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Alan Meredith

ALBANY -- Alan Meredith, 71, died Friday at his home.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Christian Church with the Rev. David Mallory officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Albany Cemetery, directed by Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home.

Mr. Meredith retired after a 30-year career in the U.S. Army in 1974. He was a member of First Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Morlene Meredith of Albany; four sons, Jack Meredith of Fort Worth, Jeffery Meredith of Mesquite, Ross Meredith of Stephenville and Terry Young of Bellaire, Md.; two daughters, Jill Ward of Stephenville and Kim George of Albany; two sisters, Madge Glass of Monahans and Agie Curnutt of Waco; one brother, Jack H. Meredith of Missouri City; and nine grandchildren.

Joe Maria Robles

BROWNWOOD -- Joe Maria Robles, 45, lifelong local resident, died Saturday in a local hospital.

Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 4 p.m. Monday in St. Mary's Catholic Church with Msgr. Benedict Zientek officiating. Burial will be in Greenleaf Cemetery.

Mr. Robles was born in Brownwood and worked as a cook. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Survivors include two brothers, Jesse Robles Jr. and Roy Robles, both of Brownwood; four aunts and two uncles; and several nieces and nephews.

John Calvin 'Buddy' Weeks

DUBLIN -- John Calvin "Buddy" Weeks, 87, of San Antonio and formerly of Comyn, died Saturday in a San Antonio hospital.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Harrell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Longoria officiating. Burial will be in Comyn Cemetery.

Mr. Weeks was born in Comyn and married Bernice Shelton in 1978 in Edna Hill. He was a retired farmer and was a member of Edna Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Darolyn "Jean" Worte and Beverly Estep, both of San Antonio; two sisters, Millie Sewell of Fort Worth and Reecie McKnight of Richardson; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Memorials may be sent to Dublin Senior Citizens Center, 202 E. Clinton St., Dublin 76446; or a favorite charity.

Agatha Lockaby

BRECKENRIDGE -- Agatha Lockaby, 89, formerly of Breckenridge, died Friday in a Dallas hospital.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Morehart Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Joe Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Breckenridge Cemetery.

Mrs. Lockaby was born in Oklahoma and graduated from Breckenridge High School. She worked as a waitress at the Burch Hotel and moved to Snyder in the 1950s and Grand Prairie in 1995. She was a Baptist and was the widow of George A. Lockaby.

Survivors include four sisters, LaJean Posey, Janie Parkhurst and Louise Donmeyer, all of Grand Prairie, and Pat Balliew of Lubbock; and many nieces and nephews.

Jonathan 'J.B.' Ashby

Jonathan "J.B." Ashby, 80, died Saturday in a local hospital. Services are pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 U.S. Hwy 277 South.

Jesse Allen Wyatt

Jesse Allen Wyatt, 74, died Saturday in a local nursing home. Services are pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.

Ruben Galvan

ANSON -- Ruben Galvan, 54, died Saturday in an Abilene hospital. Services are pending with Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home.

Jack Martin

HASKELL -- Jack Martin, 69, died Saturday in an Abilene hospital. Services are pending with Holden-McCauley Funeral Directors.

Harriet Cox

BIG SPRING -- Harriet J. Cox, 80, died Friday in a local hospital. Services are pending with Myers & Smith Funeral Home.

Cecil Brownlee

DE LEON -- Cecil Brownlee, 86, died Friday in a local hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel.

T.R. 'Blackie' Morris

BIG SPRING -- T.R. "Blackie" Morris, 92, died Friday in a Lubbock hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Rosewood Chapel.

Luin Roesner

BALLINGER -- Luin B. Roesner, 84, died Saturday in a local hospital. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Herring Cemetery in Talpa, directed by Rains-Seale Funeral Home.