Today's Obituaries (Oct. 31, 1998)

Ada Gertrude Snow

Ada Gertrude Snow, 87, formerly of Weatherford, Okla., died Thursday at her home.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Weatherford Cemetery in Weatherford, Okla., directed by North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange.

Mrs. Snow was born in Weatherford, Okla., and was a homemaker. She moved in 1945 to Abilene, where she and her husband operated an outdoor advertising company. She lived in Abilene for 30 years before returning to Weatherford. She moved back to Abilene in 1985. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and was the widow of Laurence A. Snow, whom she married in 1929 in Weatherford, Okla.

Survivors include two daughters, Jennie S. Hudson of Beaumont and Lynda Estrada of Abilene; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Wilma Elaine 'Billie' Clausen

Wilma Elaine "Billie" Clausen, 74, died Friday in a local hospital.

The body will be cremated and no services are planned. Arrangements were made by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.

Mrs. Clausen was born in Newton, Kan., and graduated from high school in Phoenix, Ariz. She was employed in civil service as a office worker and bookkeeper for 14 years until retiring. She moved to Abilene in 1989 from Las Vegas, Nev., and was a volunteer for Hendrick Hospice Care. She was the widow of Phillip Sylvan "Mike" Clausen, whom she married in 1961 in Chula Vista, Calif.

Survivors include one brother, Ted Miller Jr. of Palm Desert, Calif.; one sister, Betty Burch of Glendale, Ariz.; and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Hendrick Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene 79604.

Margaret King

ALBANY -- Margaret (Mrs. John D.) King, 79, who along with her husband, established Albany Cable System, the city's first television cable system, died Thursday in an Abilene hospital.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Alec Ream and David Mallory officiating. Burial will be in Albany Cemetery, directed by Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home.

Mrs. King was born in Shackelford County and was a homemaker. She was a member of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church and was the widow of John D. King Sr., whom she married in 1939 in Abilene.

Survivors include one son, John D. King Jr. of Eastland; one daughter, Janis King Key of Albany; three sisters, Ruby M. Latham, Willistine Ballard and Hazel Hopkins, all of Albany; one brother, R.P. Mitchell of Albany; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Michael David McKelvy

BROWNWOOD -- Michael David McKelvy, 55, formerly of Clyde, died Thursday at his home.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Clyde Cemetery with the Rev. Riley Fugitt officiating, directed by Bailey Funeral Home of Clyde.

Mr. McKelvy was born in Wichita Falls and graduated from Clyde High School. He worked as a truck driver for Highway Pipeline and Bulldog Steel. He moved to Brownwood in 1990 from Port Mansfield.

Survivors include one daughter, Donna Mock of Plano; one brother, R.L. 'Bob' McKelvy of Clyde; two sisters, Marilyn Gibbs of Abilene and Sharon Hutcherson of Eula; and two grandchildren.

Tex Yazell

COMANCHE -- Tex R. Yazell, 69, formerly of Brownwood, died Thursday at his home.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Early First Baptist Church with the Revs. Jess Smith and Calvin Knight officiating. Burial will be in Newburg Cemetery in Comanche County, directed by Heartland Funeral Home of Early.

Mr. Yazell was born in Lampasas and attended school in Bangs. He also attended Howard Payne University and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He married Marie Anderson in 1955 in Richland and owned Yazell Chevrolet Olds Inc. in Gilmer before moving to Brownwood in 1983. He was a member of the Chevrolet Dealers Council and director of Texas Automotive Association. He was a past president of the Gilmer Lions Club. He was a former usher at Gilmer First Baptist Church. He was both a leader of the senior citizens group and an usher at Early First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, of Comanche; three sons, Richard Yazell, Jay Yazell and Ronald Yazell, all of Gilmer; two daughters, Jill Hudson of Wichita Falls and Jan Wilkerson of Comanche; one sister, Wilma Tackett of Zephyr; 16 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be sent to Early First Baptist Church or American Cancer Society.

Cleo Pruitt Davis Sr.

EL PASO -- Cleo Pruitt Davis Sr., 85, formerly of Stephenville, died Thursday in El Paso.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East Chapel. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Davis was born in Stephenville and was a longtime El Paso resident. He worked as a mechanic for many years and was a farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Davis; three sons, Cleo Pruitt Davis Jr., Warren M. Davis and Ronnie Davis; two daughters, Carolyn Humphrey and Lois Wilson; two sisters, Cliftene Ashley and Ruby Stevenson; 18 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

Rupert 'Junior' Lamar

Rupert C. "Junior" Lamar, 68, of the Dallas area and formerly of Abilene, died Thursday in a Dallas hospital. Services are pending with Girdner Funeral Home, 111 Elm.

Betty Sue Wise

Betty Sue Wise, 65, died Friday at her home. Services are pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Homes.

Alice Jane Couch

Alice Jane Couch, 77, died Thursday in a local hospital. Services are pending with Allen-Korzenewski Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd.

Ruby Moore

Ruby Moore, 84, of Sweetwater, died Friday in Sweetwater. Services are pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 U.S. Hwy 277 South.

Ruby Grasty

PALESTINE -- Ruby Grasty, 85, mother of a Colorado City resident, died Friday in a Colorado City hospital. Services are pending with Bailey and Foster Funeral Home.

Kathryn Julia Hobbs

SWEETWATER -- Kathryn Julia Hobbs, 74, died Friday in a local hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Trinity Baptist Church, directed by Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Cary Davis 'Jack' Gary Jr.

DUBLIN -- Cary Davis "Jack" Gary Jr., 80, of Temple and formerly of Erath County, died Friday in a Temple hospital. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Victor Cemetery in Erath County, directed by Harrell Funeral Home.

James Gryder

STEPHENVILLE -- James Gryder, 77, died Friday in a local hospital. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Calvary Baptist Church, directed by Stephenville Funeral Home.

Russell Calvert Wright

GOLDTHWAITE -- Russell Calvert Wright, 80, died Thursday in a Brownwood hospital. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel.

Harold Eugene Huckabaa Sr.

SNYDER -- Harold Eugene Huckabaa Sr., 65, formerly of San Angelo, died Thursday at his home after a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo, directed by Wright Colonial Funeral Home.