Today's Obituaries (Oct. 8, 1998)

Pearl Pinkston

Pearl Pinkston, 86, died Tuesday in a local nursing home.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Allen-Korzenewski Funeral Home Chapel, 1443 N. 2nd, with Ewing Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Pinkston was born in Love County, Okla., and married Alvin Couch in 1934 in Turkey, Texas. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Cobb Park Senior Citizens and College View Baptist Church and was the widow of Earl N. Pinkston, whom she married in 1952 in Abilene.

Survivors include one son, Doyle Couch of Abilene; four daughters, Pansy Mayes and Jeannie Couch, both of Abilene, Kim Flatt of Lubbock and Carleta Lindman of Orient, Ohio; one stepson, Robert P. Pinkston of California; one stepdaughter, Glenda Elliott; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Diamond Anderson

Diamond H. Anderson, 80, died Wednesday at his home.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Albany Cemetery with Bill Luttrell officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.

Mr. Anderson was born in Dexter and attended school in Albany. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in North Africa, Sicily and France during World War II and worked as a production supervisor for Stephens Engineering in Wichita Falls. He later was employed by the Abilene school system in its maintenance department until retiring. He moved to Abilene in 1970 from Clyde. He married Lee "Pinkie" Webb in 1974 in Abilene and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2012. He also was a member of Hamlin Masonic Lodge 958 and was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, of Abilene; two sons, Jerry Robert Anderson of Clyde and David L. Webb of California; seven daughters, Dianna Lee Anderson of Arlington, Polly Chittum and Cheryl Lea Miller, both of Abilene, Judy Kay Fisher of Lubbock, Linda Joe Stewart of Fort Worth, Betty Ruth Hawthorne of Bedford and Janet Renee Bisbee of Baird; one brother, Billy George Mathis of Snyder; one sister, Lee Mae Gray of Abilene; 23 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Hendrick Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene 79604; or a favorite charity.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Virginia Wiggins

Virginia C. Wiggins, 86, died Sunday in a local hospital.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, with the Rev. H.S. Calahan officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park.

Mrs. Wiggins was born in Eula, where she graduated from high school, and worked as a printing clerk for the City of Abilene Water Department. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, River Oaks Chapter 1013; and Homemakers Sunday School Class at Immanuel Baptist Church. She was the widow of Stanley J. Wiggins, whom she married in 1934 in Memphis, Tenn.

Survivors include one son, Stanley Clark Wiggins of San Antonio; one daughter, Jennie Ruth Hitt of Houston; one brother, Jim Clark of Baird; one sister, Fleta Johnson of Baird; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to American Heart Association, 149 N. Willis, Abilene 79603.

Allen 'Albo' Posey

CISCO - Allen L. "Albo" Posey, 57, died Tuesday in an Abilene hospital.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Chambers-Wilcox Funeral Directors Chapel. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Gilliam Cemetery near Clarksville.

Mr. Posey was born in Cisco and married Wanda Johnson in 1959 in Eastland. He moved to Boxelder near Clarksville in 1968 from Cisco. He worked as a painter in Boxelder. He was a member of Clarksville Church of God until returning to Cisco in 1987.

Survivors include his wife, of Cisco; three sons, Glen Posey of Abilene, Steve Posey of Flower Mound and Kevin Posey of Plano; two daughters, Cindy Posey and Rhonda Andrews, both of Abilene; three brothers, Edwin D. Posey and Jim Posey, both of Cisco, and Clint Posey of Clarksville; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Jimmie Lane Roberson

OPLIN - Jimmie Lane Roberson, 67, died Tuesday at his home.

Graveside services were Wednesday in Oplin Cemetery, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home of Tuscola.

Mr. Roberson was born in Baird and grew up in Oplin. He served in the U.S. Army and worked as a ranch foreman. He lived in California and Arizona before returning to Oplin in 1983.

Survivors include two brothers, Charley Roberson of Buffalo Gap and Robert Roberson of Tuscola; and one niece and one nephew.

Ann Howell

ARLINGTON - Ann Howell, 64, mother of a Sweetwater resident, died Tuesday in a Houston hospital.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fielder Road Baptist Church. Burial will be in Moore Memorial Gardens, directed by Moore Funeral Home.

Mrs. Howell was born in Saltillo and married Ronald Howell in 1954. She moved to Arlington in 1973. She taught fourth grade at Blanton Elementary for 21 years until retiring in 1994. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a teacher's honor society, and taught Sunday school for 20 years at Fielder Road Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, of Arlington; two sons, Ron Howell Jr. of Sweetwater and Brian Howell of Plano; one daughter, Alice Ann Browder of San Marcos; one brother, Davis McAuley of Bastrop; and six grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to AWARE Foundation, P.O. Box 152091, Arlington 76015-9993.

John Bell

COLORADO CITY - John Bell, 89, died Monday at his home.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Westbrook First Baptist Church with Dr. Ted Spear and the Rev. Jim Mosley officiating. Burial with Masonic rites will be in Westbrook Cemetery, directed by Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.

Mr. Bell was born in Westbrook and worked in the oil field for Magnolia Oil Co. from 1926-31. He married Sarah Catherine Fears in 1932 in Shreveport, La. He was employed by Sun Oil Co. as a production foreman in Kilgore, Premont and Freer before retiring in 1961. He was a 68-year member of Coahoma Masonic Lodge 992 and also was a member of Colorado City First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, of Colorado City; two daughters, Sue Scaeif of San Benito and Carolyn Averett of Farmington, N.M.; one sister, Eula Armstrong of Big Spring; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Heart of West Texas Home Health and Hospice, 406 Walnut St., Colorado City 79512; or First Baptist Church, Colorado City 79512.

Lura Webster Black

BROWNWOOD - Lura Webster Black, 69, died Monday at her home.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Brownwood First Baptist Church with Drs. Bill Heston and Ron Cook officiating. Burial will be in Oakview Cemetery in Mullin, directed by Davis-Morris Funeral Home.

Mrs. Black was born in Amarillo, where she graduated from high school, and attended Texas Tech University. She married Billy E. Black in 1949 in Amarillo. She was a homemaker and moved to Brownwood in 1965. She was a director of Catch 22 and was a charter member of the Woman's Club, hospital auxiliary, Country Club Woman's Association, Garden Club and Daughters of the American Revolution. She also was a member of Brownwood Art Association, Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile in San Angelo and First Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, of Brownwood.

Visitation will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Leland Ray Drinnon

HASKELL - Leland Ray Drinnon, 76, died Tuesday in an Austin hospital.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Willow Cemetery, directed by Holden-McCauley Funeral Directors.

Mr. Drinnon was born in Weinert, where he married Jean Reese in 1941, and served with the U.S. Army's 96th Infantry Division during World War II. He lived for 30 years in Midland, where he worked as an area manager for both Dover, and Baxter & Sons Elevator services. He was a member of American Legion and was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, of Giddings; three daughters, Gloria J. Smith of Giddings, Linda Kay Wood of Moran and Cynthia Louise Scott of Hobbs, N.M.; one brother, Russell Drinnon of Baton Rouge, La.; four sisters, Ruby Zahn of Hurst, Jessie Trentham of Jefferson City, Tenn., Elsie Scott of Erenah, N.C., and Reba Yarborough of Trinity; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Hubert Burk Johnson

BROWNWOOD - Hubert Burk Johnson, 73, of Bowser, died Tuesday in a Dallas hospital.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Weathers officiating. Burial will be in Varga Chapel Cemetery in San Saba County.

Mr. Johnson was born in Holt and lived in the Bowser area all his life. He was a radioman with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and married Betty Ruth Hunter in 1948 in Bowser. He was a farmer and rancher. He was a Methodist.

Survivors include his wife, of Bowser; two sons, Lynn Johnson of Bryan and Joe Johnson of Apple Valley, Calif.; two daughters, Gayle Reeves and Judy Gibson, both of Bowser; one sister, Bonnie Evans of Elm Grove; nine grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be sent to Varga Chapel Cemetery, Route 1, Box 194, Rochelle 76872.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Hoyt 'Pete' Slatton

WICHITA FALLS - Hoyt "Pete" Slatton, 89, formerly of Cisco, died Tuesday. Services are pending with Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home.

Tommy Lloyd Latimer

BENJAMIN - Tommy Lloyd Latimer, 50, died Tuesday in a Wichita Falls hospital. Services are pending with McCauley-Smith Funeral Home of Munday.

Betty Mosier

VALERA - Betty Mosier, 61, died Wednesday in a Houston care center. Services are pending with Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Dean Tolbert

BRECKENRIDGE - Dean Tolbert, 75, died Wednesday in an Abilene hospital. Services are pending with Morehart Mortuary.

Erich Haack

SWEETWATER - Erich W. Haack, 82, died Tuesday in a local care center. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today in Sweetwater Cemetery, directed by Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Ella Jean Yeoman

BRECKENRIDGE - Ella Jean Yeoman, 65, died Wednesday in an Abilene hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Melton Funeral Home Chapel.

Thomas 'Tommy' Marvin Sr.

BIG SPRING - Thomas S. "Tommy" Marvin Sr., 79, died Tuesday in a local hospital after a short illness. Services will be at 4:30 p.m. today in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel.

Opal Cooper

ROSCOE - Opal W. Cooper, 82, died Tuesday at her home. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Sweetwater.

Ferman Dean

BIG SPRING - Ferman L. Dean, 73, died Tuesday in a local hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel.