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Mrs. McClane
Carrie Lela (Riley) McClane, 91, of Grandview, formerly of Hamilton, died at Grandview Jan. 20, 2005. Funeral services were held Jan. 22, 2005 in the Riley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Landy Senter officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton.
She was born Nov. 26, 1913 at Pottsville, the daughter of Charlie Barkley Riley and Carrie Brown Riley.
She was married to Delton McClane on Dec. 24, 1942 at Brownwood. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1997. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Mrs. McClane took an active roll working in her church as long as her health permitted. For many years she helped cook for the Hamilton Lions Club that met in the Methodist Church in Hamilton.
She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents and four sisters.
Survivors include two daughters, Ann Irwin and her husband Edmond of Grandview and Tommie Babineaux and her husband Gerald of Livingston; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bud Humble, Darin Humble, Rory Babinaux, Jeff VanHorn, Ricky Hamilton and Bill Hunter.
Riley Funeral Home
Mrs. Lively
Edith Maybell Lively, 103, died Jan. 24, 2005 at the Harris Methodist Hospital at Stephenville. Funeral services are set for Friday, Jan. 28 at the Hico Church of Christ with Gary Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in the Hico Cemetery.
She was born in Johnson County near Ria Vista on Feb. 11, 1901, the daughter of Justin and Rosa Bell Taylor Ballard. She had five brothers and five sisters, one having died at childbirth.
Mrs. Lively’s family moved from Johnson County to the Dry Fork Community in Hamilton in 1910. They traveled by wagon to Hico and Fairy.
She attended schools at Dry Fork and Falls Creek Community.
She and John Redmond “Pete” Loyd exchanged wedding vows on May 13, 1919 while sitting in a buggy in Hico. They had four sons.
After Mr. Loyd’s death, she was married to Edward Bolton Lively in Hico. They had two sons.
Mrs. Lively was a caring person, well-loved by her grandchildren and her family. She set a good example to her grandchildren and to others.
Mrs. Lively had been a resident of the Hico Nursing Home for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; six sons, Eldron, Cecil, Andrew and Raymond Loyd, Wayne and Kenneth Lively; a granddaughter, Debbie Loyd Owens Elmore; five brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include a sister, Jessie McQuinn of Hico; a daughter-in-law, Betty Lou Loyd of Hico; a step-daughter, Juanita Pieplow; grandchildren, Shirley, Linda, Loretta, Andy, James, Sue, Carolyn, David, Barbara, John, Charlotte, Dena, Mark, Mary Ann, Rickey, Judy, James Edward, Lucy and Joe; 58 great-grandchildren; many, many great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews, many living in the Hamilton area.
Family visitation will be at the Rutledge Jones Funeral Home in Hico Thursday night, 7-9 p.m.
Rutledge Jones Funeral Home
Mrs. Zschiesche
Amanda Ottilie Zschiesche 100, died Jan. 22, 2005 at Hamilton. Funeral services were held Jan. 25 at St. John Lutheran Church in Hamilton with Pastor Russell Nebhut and Vicar Robert Reibau officiating. Burial followed in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery at Pottsville.
Mrs. Zschiesche was born on July 11, 1904, the daughter of August and Emilie (Schrank) Gromatzky in Aleman. She was one of eight children born to the Gromatzky family.
Mrs. Zschiesche was baptized on August 7, 1904 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Aleman by Pastor D. E. Schwecke. The family were faithful members of the Lutheran Church where Mrs. Zschiesche grew up attending Sunday School and worship each week.
Mrs. Zschiesche loved music, which was evident to all who knew her, and when she was eleven years old her church was in need of an organist. Mrs. Zschiesche's pastor taught her how to play the organ, and for approximately fifty years she led the people of God in worship through the gift of music He had given to her.
Mrs. Zschiesche attended Clifton Jr. College and then taught school in Lyons until she married Herbert Zschiesche on Dec. 7, 1922.
The couple stood before the altar of Immanuel Lutheran where Pastor J. T. Schmidt pronounced them to be husband and wife. The young couple was blessed with six children who learned quickly the value of hard work as they grew up on the family farm in Pottsville.
Tragedy struck the young family on April 20, 1940 when Herbert was taken from Mrs. Zschiesche after eighteen years of marriage. As a young widow with six children Mrs. Zschiesche struggled to provide for her family. When she was in the midst of great trial, she read a passage of scripture which would sustain her for the rest of her life. "Cast all your cares upon the Lord, for He cares for you." These words helped Mrs. Zschiesche to see her Lord was always with her, ready and willing to sustain her through the difficult days she faced.
Mrs. Zschiesche was blessed by God to use her many gifts to be a blessing to so many. She served her Lord many years as organist and choir director, Sunday school teacher, as a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and by her faithful support of her church throughout her life. Among her many gifts was her ability to quilt. Over the years she provided countless gifts for Lutheran World Relief as well as providing gifts of quilts to her family and friends. Even at the age of one hundred she still quilted and baked every day. A birthday hardly ever passed without a gift of her famous sugar cookies or a loaf of freshly baked bread.
Long life has many blessings, but also many hardships. Mrs. Zschiesche faced the trial of losing her parents and all her siblings. She also grieved as only a mother can when she lost two of her children. In addition to this she survived the Great Depression, a tornado which destroyed the family farm, and in 1986 while returning with other ladies from an LWML rally the group suffered a major car wreck. Mrs. Zschiesche was thrown from the car, suffering a broken neck and many other injuries. It seemed she might not survive, but even in the hospital she spoke with confidence of getting better.
Each step along the way she found her Lord present in His Word to comfort her with His hope and His promises. Even during the most difficult times of her life she spoke with confidence of God's love and she knew He would take care of her.
Mrs. Zschiesche was blessed to live in her own home for more than one hundred years. The last few weeks were difficult for her. An accident resulted in a fracture in her back which kept her from walking. Confined to a bed and unable to put her gifts to use as she had in the past, she continued to speak words of hope to those who came to visit her.
She spoke with confidence of God's blessings each day and of her confidence of going to heaven. Saturday morning God answered her prayer and the prayers of her family. The pain and suffering ended as Jesus received her into eternity. It is with joy and thanksgiving we celebrate her life today - the life of a sainted child of God.
Mrs. Zschiesche is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her four brothers and three sisters, two sons Milford Zschiesche and Carroll Zschiesche; two daughters-in-law, Helen Zschiesche and Ruth Zschiesche; one son-in-law, Wally Hobratsch; and one grandson, Cliff Zschiesche.
She is survived by four of her children: Alice Hobratsch of Dallas, Ollie Zschiesche of Hamilton, Frances Farley and husband Robert of Austin and Evelyn Olsen and husband Cliff of Georgetown.
Granny Zschiesche, as she was fondly known by all, is also survived by twelve grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Zschiesche's Grandsons: James Zschiesche, Dr. Jerry Zschiesche, David Zschiesche, Herbert Zschiesche, Wilbert Zschiesche, Mark Olsen, Rev. Dale Farley.
Riley Funeral Home
Mr. Kemp
Earl Sidney Kemp, 81, died Feb. 28, 2006. Graveside services were held March 4 at GrandView Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Cole officiating.
Mr. Kemp was born March 18, 1924 in Lamkin. He served during World War II in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lois Kemp; a son, James Kemp and wife Gail; a sister, Louise Simon and husband George; grandsons, Dwayne, Kevin and Shawn; great-granddaughters, Megan, Mallorie and Aryssa; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Pasadena Funeral Chapel
Mr. Johnson
John Edward Johnson, 69, died March 9 at his residence. Graveside memorial services are set for March 18 at Carlton cemetery .
Mr. Johnson was born April 10, 1937 at West. He was married to Alta Sarah Chaney on Oct 15, 1956 in Comanche. She preceded him in death on May 22, 1997.
Mr. Johnson was a paint contractor and had lived in Carlton for 12 years after moving from Houston.
Survivors include five daughters, Jeniece Heiman of Louisiana, Brenda Bales of Hico, Cynthia George of Port Aransas, Patricia Minter of Sugarland, Paula Johnson of Houston; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.
Rutledge-Jones Funeral Home
Mrs. Lunsford
Hilda Pauline Voges Lunsford, 87, died in Hamilton March 13, 2006. Graveside funeral services were set for March 16 at the Carlton Cemetery at Carlton with Chuck and Larry Sharp officiating.
Mrs. Lunsford was born May 18, 1918 at Reisel, the daughter of Edwin Voges and Lydia Ermel Voges.
She was married to Leslie H. Lunsford on December 21, 1938 at Hamilton. He preceded her in death on February 8, 1992.
Mrs. Lunsford was a devoted and loving helpmate to her husband, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed studying the bible, loved to crochet and most of all she loved her family and her family loved her for she was the family foundation.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Lydia Schmidt and two brothers Rudolph Voges and Erwin Voges.
Survivors include four children, Doris Garrett of Hamilton, Kenneth Lunsford of Dublin, Roy Lunsford of Kermit and Arlene Brown of Yukon, Okla.; thirteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grand-children.
Pallbearers were friends and family.
Riley Funeral Home
Mr. Donihoo
Edward Ray Donihoo 77, died at Hamilton March 11, 2006. Graveside funeral services were held March 14 at Live Oak Cemetery with G. W. Parrish officiating.
He was born March 24, 1928 at Plano, the son of Edward L. Donihoo and Mabel Dean Donihoo.
Mr. Donihoo was a farmer in the Plano area. After retiring from farming and as Plano became larger he and his wife Maria moved to the Liberty Ohio Community of Hamilton County where they have made their home for the past nineteen years.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one son David Donihoo.
Survivors include his wife, Maria Donihoo of the Liberty Ohio Community; two sisters, Ellen Carson of Plano and Virginia Ellegene of Dallas and one brother Bill Donihoo of Plano.
Pallbearers were Tomas Herrera, Curtis York, Ladislado Santos, Brian Morris, Thomas Hobbins and Johnny Hobbins.
Riley Funeral Home
Mrs. Newton
Birty Faye Newton, 71, died at her residence Wednesday Feb. 22, 2006. Funeral services were held Feb. 25 in the Riley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Townsend officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery.
She was born Jan. 5, 1934 in Peacock, the daughter of John Henry and Ethel Beeman.
She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. She enjoyed family gathering, preparing meals, traveling and camping. She worked as a cook to help support her family and for the enjoyment of the communities where she lived.
Survivors include eight children, Ernest Armstrong of Lafayette La., David Armstrong, Wesley Armstrong, Patricia Morris, Connie Vaught, Richard Beaty, Charlene Stockton, Brandon Beaty all of Hamilton and two grandchildren that she raised as her own; John Wesley Armstrong Jr. of Hamilton and Travis Armstrong of Brownwood; 30 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Monty Doyle Armstrong in 1957; a daughter, Katherine L. Armstrong in 1998; granddaughter, Kaylie Denise Beaty in 2002 and two brothers.
Pallbearers were David Marshal, William Dudley Stockton, James Wesley Beaty, Jerry Don Beaty, Richard Smith, James Wesley Beeman and Darwin Morris.
Riley Funeral Home
Mrs. Thompson
Retta Gay Medford Gummelt Thompson, 85, of Evant, died March 4 at her home. Funeral Services were held March 7 in the Evant First Baptist Church with Rev. David Bonnet Officiating. Burial followed in the Murphree Cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson was born August 23, 1921 in Mills County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Medford.
She was married to O. B. Gummelt on July 12, 1937. He preceded her in death in April of 1960.
She was married to James B. Thompson on Dec. 31, 1960 in Midland. He preceded her in death in 1994.
Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Evant First Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her children, Odell Gummelt of Gatesville, Alvin June Gummelt of Mound, Yvonne Meissner of Evant, Sam Gummelt of Evant, Janice Melde of Hamilton; 14 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a sister, Daughty Yeager of Mullin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Gary O’Dean Gummelt in 1964 and three brothers.
Riley Funeral Home
Mr. Burks
Coleman Gayle Burks, 72, died March 10, 2006 at Hamilton. Graveside funeral services were held March 12 at Murphree Cemetery in Evant with Brother U. G. Walser officiating.
Mr. Burks was born December 2, 1933 at Iredell, the son of the late Martin Henry Burks and Alpha Mae Hanshew Burks.
He was a veteran, serving in the Navy. He was a farmer and rancher working for Billy Chumney for many years.
Survivors include his three children; Calvin Burks and Johnny Burks of Evant and Tammie Cobb of Joshua; seven grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; one sister, Betty Wagner of Stockdale; one brother, Finis Mark Burks of San Antonio and one sister-in-law Velda Munday of Hamilton.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Virginia Barton and two brothers Howard Burks and Roy Burks.
Evant Funeral Chapel
