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Mrs. Hooper
Ruth Taylor Hooper died at her home in the early morning hours of July 30 due to gallbladder cancer. At the request of the deceased, her remains were cremated and there was no formal memorial service.
Born in Abilene on March 4, 1937, she graduated from high school and attended Lee College in Baytown. She had lived in Hamilton County since
1995.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, C. M. Hooper Jr.; four children, Michele Loftin, of Spring; Melanie Davis of Jacksonville Beach,
Florida; Curtis of The Woodlands and Christopher of Houston; grandchildren, Asa
Loftin, Katelyn Doucet, Jade and Lia Hooper, and Merrick Davis; a son-in-law, Mike Davis and daughter-in-law Jennifer Hooper.
Her Sister-in-law, Edna Mulkey and her husband, Delroy, reside in Hamilton County. Two of her great nephews, Marcus and Joel Mulkey, are graduates of Hamilton High School.
Active in Native American affairs, she will be named Honored Elder of the 2004 Four Winds Intertribal Society Pow Wow in Killeen on September 18 and 19. She was also held in high esteem within the San Antonio Intertribal Gourd Society and the Coastal Bend Tribal Society.
She participated in
various Pow Wow organizations and was recognized as a mother figure to whom children went for advice, comfort, stories, and dance instruction.
She was a Girl Scout leader for more than 20 years and was a Life Member of that
organization.
Mr. Berry
Andy Levi Berry, 82, died in Hamilton July 31, 2004. Funeral services were August 2 in the Riley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gilbert Donald and Rev. Jackie Auvenshine officiating. Burial followed in the Gentry Mill Cemetery.
Mr. Berry was born March 4, 1922 in the Fairy community of Hamilton County, the son of Charles Malhon Berry and Elizabeth Martha Tinney Berry.
He served his country in World War II in battles and campaigns in Sicily, Normandy, Rhineland and Central Europe as a squad leader. During this time he earned the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Distinguished Unit Badge with Oak Leaf Cluster; Good Conduct Medal; European/African /Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He was discharged July 2, 1945.
He was married to Bertie Martin on Dec. 21, 1946 in Coleman.
Mr. Berry was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was outgoing, loved people and was loved by all those that knew him. He retired after working as an auto parts salesman for the Evans Company in Stephenville for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers David, J.T. and Charles Berry.
Survivors include his wife Bertie B. Berry of Hamilton; two daughters and their husbands; Glinda and Mike Herrin of Hamilton and Debbie and Gaylon Fleming of DeLeon; five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and one brother J.B. (Bunk) Berry of Hamilton and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Loyd Rush, Timothy Herrin, Ray Kelly, Kenneth Wilson, Brandon Burrows, Danny Berry, Kenny Burrows and Rick Berry.
Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Wagner, Raymond Roberts and Karry Garmon.
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Mrs. Sanford
Elizabeth Sanford, 89, a homemaker, died July 29, 2004 in Arlington. Funeral services were held Aug. 3 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Dallas.
She was a lifelong member of Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church. She was active in the choir program as a choir member and secretary. She was also active in the children’s Sunday school class.
Survivors include sons, L.L. Sanford Jr. and wife Georgene of Arlington; Ralph Sanford and wife Barbara of Dallas and Tommy Sanford and wife Linda of Mansfield; five grandchildren, including Steve and Debbie Sanford of Hamilton; seven great-grandchildren including Shelby, Jacob and Danielle Sanford of Hamilton and one great-great-grandchild.
Mr. Hernandez
Pedro (Pete) Hernandez, 37, died at his home in Waco August 2, 2004. Funeral services will be Thursday Aug. 5, 2004 in the Evant Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Murphree Cemetery in Evant.
Mr. Hernandez was born Mach 27, 1967 in Cd. Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico to Pete Hernandez and Guadalupe Duran Hernandez.
He grew up in Evant and went on to become a framer and builder. He was a loving son, father, brother and uncle. He enjoyed playing baseball. He was a Catholic by faith.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his two children, Patrick Hernandez and Velicia Hernandez both of Gatesville; his mother, Guadalupe Hernandez of Waco; six sisters, Mary Lou Hernandez of Evant, Josephine Aquilar of Waco, Lupe Hernandez of Evant, Dellanita Hernandez of Evant, Elizandra Hernandez of Evant, Margarita Hernandez of Waco and by two brothers; Max Hernandez and Jovier Hernandez both of Gatesville.
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Mr. Andrews
Alvie Andrews, 74, of San Angelo, died August 4, 2004 in a local care center. Funeral services were held August 7, 2004 at the Full Gospel Assembly Church with Reverend L.C. Messer officiating. Burial followed in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton
Mr. Andrews was born on June 25, 1930 in Hamilton, the son of Alvie C. and Clara A. Andrews. He was raised and attended schools in Hamilton and served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He was married to married Wanda Rucker in 1974 in San Angelo. He worked as a painter for 30 years and as a civil servant for the U.S. Postal Service for seven years until his retirement in 1992.
Mr. Andrews was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly Church. He was truly a “family” man. He prayed for his family every day until he was unable to do so.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bert Andrews; two sisters, Katherine Ruth Jones and Audrey Meade and his parents.
Survivors include his wife Wanda of San Angelo; four brothers, Dalton Andrews and wife Nancy, Marvin Andrews and wife Wanda, and Kenneth Andrews and wife Brenda, all of Hamilton, Bernard Andrews and wife Jeannie of Comanche; eight sisters, Clara Lancaster, Coridean Cathy and husband Bobby Lee, Doris Donald and husband Rev. Gilbert and Charlene Kirkland and husband Kenny all of Hamilton, Mary Brumbalow of Gatesville, Naomi Weems and husband Lynn of Waco, Esther Milloy and husband Doug and Brenda Edwards and husband Jimmie Don all of Hamilton.
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Mrs. Williams
Lois C. McClanahan Williams, 93, died in Clifton on August 6, 2004. Funeral services were held August 9 in the Riley Funeral Home with Dr. James Ballard officiating. Burial was in the Little Cowhouse Cemetery.
She was born April 14, 1911 at Fort Gates, the daughter of William Thaddeus McClanahan Jr. and Annie Belle Davidson McClanahan.
She was married to Michael Ardell Williams May 14, 1933. They made their home in Hamilton prior to moving to Houston where her husband was a member of Vinson Elkins Law Firm. She was a devoted loving wife and helpmate to her husband who adored her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James T. McClanahan and Rex Deaubrey McClanahan and a nephew Charles Mayfield.
Survivors include six nieces and one nephew, Bob McClanahan of San Francisco, Calif., Margie Loomis of Hydesville, Calif., Patricia McClanahan of Stephenville, Pat Watson and Jane Mentzer, both of Hamilton; Cathy Jones of Lakeside, Ariz., and Gail Card of Cleburne; four sisters-in-law; Vada Williams, Elsie Mayfield and Dru Williams all of Hamilton, Beth Williams of Cleburne and Lyn McClanahan of Hydesville, Calif.
Pallbearers were Steven Watson, Edward Yocham, Russ Mentzer, Mike Hanes, Jim Jones, Adam Watson, Alan Watson, Yale Yocham and Zane Yocham.
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Mr. McPherson
James Cecil McPherson, 92, died in Hamilton August 4, 2004. Graveside services were held August 7 at Energy Cemetery with Rev. Ron Calcoate officiating.
Mr. McPherson was born April 25, 1912 in Pottsville, the son of Bert and Eva Baskin McPherson. He was married to Pauline Ethetton on April 19, 1941. She preceded him in death on March 12, 1998. They were devoted to each other and were lifetime members of Pettit Baptist Church.
Mr. McPherson served in the Army prior to World War II and when the war broke out he was recalled to active duty. He served as military policeman at a secret instillation in Oregon when nuclear weapons were being developed. His wife worked by his side teaching the children of military personnel and scientists.
Mr. McPherson was an avid reader all his life. He kept up with the changing world around him by reading three daily newspapers and several monthly periodicals that show-cased many opposing views. He also loved the classics of English literature that his wife taught in her required reading classes in high school. He admired the work of William Faulkner, Mark Twain, Thoreau, Emerson and many others who wrote about social injustice and human behavior.
When Mr. McPherson was 80, he was interviewed by Jon McConal of the Fort Worth Star Telegram. He related stories of early days in Energy, telling about the house he lived in that some of the lumber came from the original post office. He told about when there were no paved roads in the area and would wait for the mailman to come from Gustine. When it rained the road became so muddy that the mailman would get stuck and he and some of the boys would go push him out. He told McConal about his love of basketball and that he played for the Energy Eagles and played baseball on the summer team.
To all who knew him, Mr. McPherson gave generously of self and substance. He was consistent. Everyone knew where he stood on most any subject. He had a balanced life view that included giving others the benefit of the doubt. He had a great sense of humor. Everyone loved his wit and wisdom and cherished their years of beautiful memories. Mr. McPherson believed the Bible was food for daily living, not cake for special occasions.
Not having any children of his own, he took on the role of father, uncle and grandfather to the children of family members and friends. He loved children and believed they should have a Christian background in their early education. He used this sphere of influence at every opportunity. He considered his close friends one of life’s greatest blessings.
He is preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Moore and Vera Rudd and two brothers, Rector and Barton McPherson.
Survivors include a number of nieces, nephews, family members and a host of friends.
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Mrs. Alexander
Louise Heyroth Alexander died August 9, 2004. A memorial service for Louise has been scheduled for the Glass Chapel at the First United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 11.
She was born at home in the rural farming community
of Spring Creek, on Oct. 2, 1920, the daughter of Louis Heyroth and Vera
Eugenia Anderson.
She was married to Staff Sergeant Ernest Warren Alexander on August
22, 1942 in Dallas. She was a loving wife and caring and
compassionate mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed her roles as Sunday school teacher, Scout leader, Red Cross Gray Lady, and willing school volunteer.
Mrs. Alexander thought that the title, "homemaker", was a precious gift and never took that role for granted.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and her quiet, persistent faith will remain an example to her family. She loved to
cook, sew, and read, but most of all she liked to spend time with her family.
Mrs. Alexander was a loyal Air Force wife, sharing assignments for 29 years in points near and far, including San Antonio, Hawaii, Turkey, and
Washington, D.C. In the years after Air Force retirement, she and her husband were partners in a ranching operation near Hamilton, Texas.
They moved to Midland in 1991 to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of Midland; a son, Scott Warren Alexander and wife, Darla Jean Alexander of San
Angelo; daughter, Patricia Alexander Maurer and husband, Dr. William H. Maurer of Midland; grandchildren, Kristopher Scott Alexander and wife, Julie, of Austin, Kathryn Clark Alexander of San Antonio, Kort Austin Alexander and Abby Prim Alexander of
San Angelo and Sarah Elizabeth Maurer and Robert Warren Maurer of Midland; a sister-in-law, Betty Alexander of Midland; a brother, William Heyroth and wife, Carolyn, of Hamilton and his sons,
Steven, Peter, and Paul and their families, and a host of Anderson and Heyroth cousins in cities and towns across Texas.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to Hospice of Midland, the Midland Public Library, the Hamilton County Library,
First United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association.
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Mr. O'Neal
Ernest D. O'Neal, 98, died in the Canteberry Villa in Stephenville on August 20, 2004. Funeral services were held Aug. 22 in the Riley Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton with burial following in O'Neal Cemetery at Moline in Lampasas County.
He was born Oct. 7, 1905 in Lampasas County, the son of Dave Tom O'Neal and Susanna Baker O'Neal.
After completing high school he attended John Tarleton College now known as Tarleton State University in Stephenville and Daniel Baker College, now Howard Payne University in Brownwood. He loved education and continued to learn while he worked as a school teacher for 41 years.
On May 8, 1930 he was married to Leona Alice Tubbs at Goldthwaite. For a number of years they owned and operated a grocery store. She preceded him in death in 1972.
He made his home in Evant for a number of years and he was active in the senior center in Hamilton enjoying the fellowship with others.
As he grew in age he moved to Duffau to be with his son Ernest Jr. Needing rehabilitation after spending some time in the hospital, he entered Canteberry Villa in Stephenville where he made friends and loved associating with his peers and lived there until his death.
Mr. O'Neal is also preceded in death by one son, David McClain O'Neal; six sisters and two brothers.
He is survived by one daughter, Sue Henry of Bowie; one son, Ernest D. O'Neal Jr. of Duffau; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
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