ARCHIVE NEWS SPORTS OBITUARIES Friday's Internet Edition, 11:56 AM, May 9, 2008. Issue of May 8, 2008 - Graveside Services For Kelby Aills Held May 1 Kelby Aills of Groesbeck passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia. Graveside services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 4, 2008 in Hogan Cemetery with Rev. Clayton Griggs officiating. Kelby was born May 1, 2008 in Mexia to Keith Scott and Jennifer Lynne (Wilson) Aills of Groesbeck, TX. Kelby is survived by his parents, Keith and Jennifer Aills of Groesbeck; grandparents, Bobby and Debbie Wilson of Groesbeck and Margaret Ferrill and Chester and Mellissa Aills all of Groesbeck; aunts, Amanda Amason and husband Brett of Groesbeck and Kim Langley and husband Jeff of Groesbeck; uncle, Chris Aills of Groesbeck; great-grandparents, Mary Ferrill and Morris Outlaw both of Groesbeck. Go to www.groesbeckfuneralhome.com to leave a message for the family or to sign the guestbook. Carol Lynn Frey Memorial Service Held May 3 Carol Lynn Frey, 80, of Groesbeck, formerly of Santa Fe, TX, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Limestone Medical Center. Memorial Services were conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 3, 2008 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tracy Sims officiating. Carol was born on September 26, 1927 in Houston, TX to Joseph and Bessie Frey. He was employed as an Insulator and a member of International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local Union No. 22, for 45 years. He served as a Medical Tech for the U.S. Army during WWII. Carol was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph and Bessie Frey. Carol is survived by his son Richard Frey and wife Brenda of Clifton; four daughters, Sharon Martin of Caddo Gap, AR, Rhonda Jenkins of Groesbeck, Vickie Davis of Baytown, and Sandra Pearson and husband Joey of Santa Fe; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visit www.groesbeckfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book or leave a memorial message for the family. Annie V. VanDyke Graveside Services Held April 24 Annie VanDyke of McGregor passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Providence Hospital in Waco. Graveside services were held on Thursday, April 24 in the Old Union Cemetery with Robin Wright officiating. Annie Vernell was born May 23, 1921 in the Old Union community to A.W. Roberts and Bertie (Lewis) Roberts. She was a member of the Northcrest Church of Christ in Mexia. Annie is survived by two daughters, JoNell Eason and husband Darell of McGregor, and Sabrina Gibbs and husband James of El Campo; two grandchildren Brie Gibbs of El Campo and Rena’ Ashley of Waco; nine great-grandchildren: Tara Mejia, Ashley Harriss, Brett Harriss, Jason Stevens, Winston Eason, Leslie Eason, Amber Eason, Kyle Eason, and April Eason; three great-great-grandchildren, Isiah Mejia, Trey Mejia and Austin Michael Eason; loved by Angel, Beans and Ms. Kitty. She was preceded in death by her parents, A.W. and Bertie Roberts; her husband Joe, T. VanDyke; her son, Gary L. VanDyke and grandson Michael Dale Eason. Honorary Pallbearers were Jerry VanDyke, Ray Roberts, Jesse (Bubba) Wilson, Brett Harriss, Winston Eason and Jason Stevens. Memorials may be made to Old Union Cemetery. Manuel Johnson Funeral Services Held May 3 Manuel Earl “Buck” Johnson- Dec. 7, 1951-Apr. 25, 2008 Mr. Johnson passed away Friday, April 25, 2008 at his residence in Groesbeck, Texas. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Head Branch Baptist Church with the pastor, Rev. E. B. Cashaw officiating. Interment were in the Lone Star Cemetery in Groesbeck. Survivors include: his children: Pamela Gonner, Berron Gonner and Manuel Bluitt all of Groesbeck; his brothers and sisters: Johnny Ruth Gieger, Evelyn Coleman, Edna Keaton, Clarissa Jennings, all of Dallas; Margaret Beachum and Dora Mae Harper of Mexia; Charles Jones, Lynette West, Novella Collins, Betty Forge all of Groesbeck; Annie Lee Petty and Mary Hodge of Oakland, California; and His Grandchildren: Christopher, Brenton and DeMarcus Gonner; and a host of other relatives and friends. Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague, Texas is served the Manuel E. Johnson Family. Issue of May 1, 2008 - Lucille M. Cable Funeral Services Held April 29 Lucille Marie Cable, 77, of Groesbeck passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Providence Hospital. Funeral Services were conducted Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Bellomy officiating. Burial followed in Plum Creek Cemetery in Plumsborough, PA on May 2, 2008. Lucille was born December 6, 1930 in Blairsville, PA to Arthur and Anna Marie (Fleming) Hilliard. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; Arthur and Anna Marie Hilliard; husband Neal Laverne Cable; daughter Lisa Grace Lambert; brothers Jim Odell and Melvin Hilliard. Lucille is survived by two daughters,Lynn Hilliard and husband Bobb of Billings, MT and Ruth Ann LaDrew and husband Ken of Hilliards, PA; son David Cable and wife Robin of Groesbeck; nine grandchildren Jesse, Colt and Carson Hilliard of Billings, Morgan, Roseanna and Sterling Cable of Groesbeck, Robert and Rebecca Lambert of Groesbeck, Nick LaDrew of PA: three brothers William Hilliard and wife Delores of Lower Burrell, PA, Norman Hilliard and wife Diane of Vail, AZ, Robert Hillard and wife Guadalupe of Missoula, MT; three sisters Mary Ann Zentner and husband John of Columbiana, OH, Jean Hilliard of New Kensington, PA, Margie Aldrich and husband William of Oakdale, PA; Two Sisters-in-law Ruth L. Cable of New Kinsington, PA, Evelyn Harter of New Kinsington, PA. Pallbearers were Robert Lambert, Sterling Cable, Nick LaDrew, Jesse Hilliard, Colt Hilliard, Carson Hilliard. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Zeman, Mark Zeman, Dale Zeman. Visit www.groesbeckfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book or leave a memorial message for the family Johnnie A. Green Funeral Services Held April 28 Funeral services for Johnnie Alvin Green, 77 of Coolidge were held Monday, April 28, 2008 in First Baptist Church in Coolidge. Interment followed in the Coolidge Cemetery Pallbearers were Ronald Green, Roger Green, Danny Pickens, Mark Abernathy, Reagan Jacobs, and Ronnie Robertson. Honorary pallbearers were Soap Osborne, Pete Willard, Clyde Woodard, Bob Wright, Homer Copley, Smoky Wade, and Kenneth Gardner. Johnnie Alvin Green left this earth to enter Heaven on April 25, 2008. Shortly after visiting with friends at a local store, Alvin passed away at his home in Coolidge from a massive heart attack. Alvin was born February 20, 1931 in Purdon, Texas as the second son of Sam and Myra Green. He was a second generation farmer, working for Blake Smith, Jr. on land in Coolidge and Mexia. Alvin spent his life tending to land and cattle. He had a deep love of the land. He loved plowing the fields, planting seeds and watching his crops grow. Fishing was a passion and an enjoyment for Alvin, who was known in the area for his fishing skills. He enjoyed entertaining friends and having fish fries. He enjoyed deer hunting, dove hunting and he loved baseball. Alvin graduated from Prairie Hill High School in 1949. He then went to Dallas to attend college, but soon found that his heart had remained in Coolidge. He returned to Coolidge, and married the one true love of his life, Doris Burke Green, on April 14, 1951. Alvin was drafted into the army in 1955. He was stationed in Germany, and returned home to his wife in 1957. A year later, their son Richard was born, then 4 years later, their daughter, Sharon arrived. Alvin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many. He went above and beyond the role of father, and his happiness and meaning in life was always his wife and children. While Alvin and Doris only had two children of their own, his love and patience with children carried over to many that he loved and helped as his own. Alvin was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. Most that knew him found it hard to believe that he was actually a very shy person. He loved to laugh and tease to help hide his shyness. While always living and working the farm, Alvin also worked for over 20 years at Nucor Steel in Jewett. He was president of the Coolidge school board during the 1970s and 1980s, he was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Coolidge. Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, his granddaughter, Lauren, his parents and his brother, Dewey Green . Survivors are his son, Richard Green and wife, Robin of Mexia; his daughter, Sharon Green Riendfliesch of Riesel. His grandchildren, Meagan Green, Jacob Moore and Jordan Moore also of Riesel; His sister, Betty Lemanski and husband, Frank of Bellmead; sister in law, Bobbie Green of Mexia, special nephew, Roger Green of Longview that was like a son; nieces, LuAnn Pickens of Axtell and Lisa Abernathy of Granbury, nephew, Ronald Green of Bryan, several great nieces and nephews, along with 2 great-great nephews and one great-great niece. Please visit www.blair-stubbs.com to leave a memorial message or sign the guest book. Bradford O. Smith Funeral Services Held on April 21 Funeral services for Bradford Odell Smith were held on Monday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at the Head Branch Baptist Church in Groesbeck. Rev. E. Bernard Cashew officiated. Bradford Odell Smith was born to the late Levi and Katie Payne Smith of Limestone County, Texas on July 23, 1936. God in his infinite wisdom, love and mercy on Sunday, April 13, 2008, took Bradford into his loving care. He was the fourth born of five children. Bradford accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized into the fellowship of Head Branch Baptist Church in Groesbeck. He moved to South Korea and became a member of Walker Memorial Chapel. Bradford was a living testimony and faithful servant until the end. Bradford graduated from Blackshear High School in Groesbeck and served in the United States Army. While serving his country, he earned the Bronze Star Medal of Valor and the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in Vietnam. He also served in Germany and South Korea. After retirement, he resided in Seoul, South Korea with his wife, Kyong. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Katie Smith; a brother, William L. Smith and a son, Kelvin Williams. His memories will be cherished by his loving wife, Kyong Smith; two daughters, Benita (Terry) Marshall of Allen, and Juanita (Jerry) Craddock of Lancaster; one son Marvin Smith of Tallahassee, Florida; and a step-son, Jermaine White of Chicago, Illinois; three brothers, Burzell Smith of Waco, Oliver J. (Christine) Smith of Dallas, and Joe L. (Minnie) Smith of Vancouver, Washington; six grandchildren; six nieces; five nephews; thirty-two grandnieces/nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Bradford leaves with his children, the meaning of kindness, courage, determination and the strength of conviction. Hold dear the essence of his teachings and memories that will live forever in our hearts. Active pallbearers were the U.S. Army. Honorary pallbearers were John D. Graves, William Henry Harris, Larry Harris, J.C. Harris, Joe Phillips, Tommy Smith. Interment was in Lone Star Cemetery with Dorsey Keatts Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Issue of April 17, 2008 - Sidney J. McLaughlin Funeral Services Held April 11 Sidney Joe McLaughlin, 78, of Waco, passed away on Monday, April 07, at a local hospital. Funeral services were on Friday, April 11, at 200 P.M., at the First United Methodist Church in Groesbeck, with Rev. Ron Bellomy officiating. Burial followed at the Faulkenberry Cemetery at Groesbeck. Visitation was on Thursday evening, April 10, from 5 to 7 pm, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco. Sidney Joe was born on November 20, 1929, in Jewett, Texas to James Thomas McLaughlin and Erna Lavada Eddins McLaughlin. He graduated from Pasadena High School in 1947 and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Texas. On December 12, 1953, he married the love of his life, Lucille Mick, in Akron, Ohio. He went to work at Goodyear Tire and Rubber as a Chemical Engineer and Quality Control Engineer with over forty years service. During this time, he took a U.S. Army “break”, and served in the Signal Corps, and then returned to Goodyear. He was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church. He and his wife have served as members of the Providence Hospice in Freestone and Limestone counties. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Lucille McLaughlin, of Waco; son, Donald McLaughlin of Denton, Joseph McLaughlin and wife Crystal of St. Louis, a daughter, Deborah Ryan of Waco and son Robert McLaughlin and wife Kimberly of Seabrook; four grandsons and two granddaughters; sisters, Hazel Robeson of Centerville and Jean Holmes and husband Alton, also of Centerville; brother, Donald McLaughlin and wife Norma of Paris; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Online Family Register Book at www.pecangrovefuneral.com. Special thanks go to the Providence Hospice Staff for their love and care during his illness. Issue of April 10, 2008 - Graveside Services Held April 5 Claude W. Boone Claude Wallace Boone, 84, of Ben Hur passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at his residence in Ben Hur, Texas. Graveside services were conducted at 1:00 P.M., Saturday April 5, 2008 at the Criswell Cemetery with Brother Travis Smith officiating. Mr. Boone was born September 24, 1923 to James Claude Boone and Mary Linnie (Reed) Boone in Riverside, California. Mr. Boone married Mary Opal Boone on June 24, 1950. She preceded him in death on May 28, 1998. Mr. Boone was a control operator for TXU in Savoy, TX. Survivors include his son Harley Boone of Pasadena, stepson Barry Hartnett of Ben Hur; and two daughters Mary Beth Semosh of Southhaven, MS and Claudia Roten of Ben Hur. Mr. Boone had nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Visit www.groesbeckfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book or leave a memorial message for the family. Funeral Services Held April 2 for Mary Foster Funeral services for Mary Foster, 74, of Buffalo Gap, Texas, were held Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Buffalo Gap, with burial following in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery. Mrs. Foster was born in Limestone County, December 23, 1933, and passed away March 30, 2008, in Abilene, Texas, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bea and Cy Ainsworth; a granddaughter, Michelle Schick, and a niece Cindy Collins. Mary is survived by her husband of 52 years, Don Foster; one daughter, Donna Schick and husband Roy of Joliet, Ill.; one son Jerry Foster and wife Andrea of Buffalo Gap; four grandchildren: Christy Schick and Brian Schick of Joliet, ILL., and Dillon, Jenna and Tanner Foster of Buffalo Gap; two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Alyssa Schick of Joliet, ILL; her sister, Linda Collins and husband Dan of Groesbeck; and Charles (Bud) Ainsworth and wife Sherilyn of Murphy, Texas; one nephew, Curtis Collins and wife, Marlo of Waco and their children Coy and Caden. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 459, Buffalo Gap, Texas, 79505. Funeral Services Held April 8 for Ruby Reagan-Morgan Ruby Hazel Reagan-Morgan, of Pasadena, Texas, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the age of 88. Hazel was born September 10, 1919 to Ruby and Johnny Wright of Thornton, Texas. Our beloved mother is survived by her daughter Sherilyn McQuinn and husband Michael of Houston; daughter Pamela Metting (who gave the best of loving care to our mother) and husband Dale of Pasadena and son Gregory Reagan of Pasadena; stepchildren Cathi Keen and husband Charles, Jim Morgan and wife Diane. She is also survived by her by grandsons Christopher Risinger, Coby Keen and Justin Morgan, granddaughters Jessica Wilson, and Cathi Tuttle, great grandsons Jacob and Jesse Tuttle and Kaden and Kasen Keen, great granddaughter Alyssa Wilson and dearest sisters Doris Ludwick and Louise Wilson and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death and rejoicing in heaven with her mother and father, her first husband, Jesse Howard Reagan and second husband, James Douglas “Doc” Morgan, stepson Steve Morgan, brothers-in-law Bob Ludwick, Billy Wilson and Harold Foote and sister Kathleen Foote. Hazel was a member of the Burke Road Church of Christ, Pasadena, Texas and attended services as long as her health permitted. Our precious and treasured mother had a way about her that was indescribable. She had a huge capacity for love that was at times confounding. Mother had a very dry, unaffected sense of humor which often resulted in her being unintentionally amusing. She was deeply loved by her family and will forever remain alive in our hearts and minds. Funeral services were held at the Groesbeck Funeral Home, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1 P.M. Graveside services were conducted at the Thornton Cemetery, Thornton, Texas. Pallbearers were Dale Metting, Mike Mcquinn, Chris Risinger, Steve Wilson, Kirk Foote, John Hunter. Donations may be made in mother’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association. Rhodes Twins Graveside Services Held April 6 Maiya Nicole and Charlie Marie Rhodes, were born into Heaven at 5:46 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2008 at St. David's Hospital in Georgetown, Texas. Their earthly bodies were laid to rest on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 3:00 in the afternoon in the Thornton Cemetery. Graveside services were officiated by Pastor Randy Ayres. They were preceded in death by their grandfather, Charles Rhodes, Jr., great-grandfathers, Charles Rhodes, Sr., Paul Jones, Jose Gaitan, Carl Heinz Krause and step-great-grandmother, Dean Pope. The girls are survived by their loving parents, Kenneth and Vanessa Rhodes of Georgetown; grandparents, Jurgen and Connie Krause of Nome, Alaska and Debbie and Colin Pope of Bedias; their uncles, Jason Rhodes of Groesbeck, Michael Krause of Leander, Jurgen Krause, Jr. of Georgetown; their aunt Genia and husband Neil Biediger of Denton and great-grandparents Edna Rhodes of Thornton, Margorie Jones of Groesbeck, Maria Gaitan of Oceanside, California and Anna Marie Krause of Germany. God knew Maiya and Charlie before they were born and called them to Him early - too early for those left behind to fully understand. The little footprints the twins left upon our hearts will walk with us forever. Their little angel souls have added two extra bright and shining stars to the night sky. We may continue to ask "why" and the answers may never be made known to us - perhaps God needed two special angels. He sent them to you for such a brief moment in time, to change your lives and to experience your love and care and when they fulfilled their purpose, he called them home - he needed them there. Perhaps they were just too beautiful for this earth. So, when you see the flutter of a butterfly wing, dancing lightly upon the bloom, know that it is Maiya or Charlie, resting lightly upon your shoulder, whispering in the wind, sending butterfly kisses to remind you they are with you still. Today, as on their birth day, they are playing together in heaven, walking hand in hand with all their grandparents, running in the wind and in their hands their Mommy's little bunny sent to keep them company. When you feel the road is too long and the way is too rough, just look up into the heavens, and your little angels will light the path, remembering their tiny feet have gone before us to show us the way. Lanelle Wiley Funeral Services Held April 3 Funeral services for Lanelle Wiley, 84, of Rockdale, were held on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Rockdale with Rev. Earl Presley of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial followed in the I.O.O. F. Cemetery in Rockdale. Lanelle was born on February 5, 1924 in Thornton, Texas and passed away March 29 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan. She was a self employed hair dresser. She married Nolan Wiley on September 29, 1939 in Groesbeck. Mrs. Wiley was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Della (Henson) Brock; her husband, Nolan Wiley; son, Nolie B. Wiley; brothers, Claywell Brock and Duerell Brock and sisters, Wanda Coronado and Shirley Decker. She is survived by son Ronnie Wiley and Charlotte of Crystal Beach; granddaughters: Kimberly Wiley of The Woodlands, Karen Wiley McLamb and husband David of Grapevine, Jan Wiley and fiancee Randy Lambert of Taylor; great-grandchildren: Eric and Cody Wiley, Granger Lee Armentrout, Jackson Earl McLamb; sister, Aline Graham of Bryan; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were James Ferguson, Gordon Todd, Jim Scott, Lee Parsley, Mike Schneider, Lloyd Woolverton; Honorary pallbearers were Clifford Caffey, Randy Von Rosenberg. ARCHIVE OF RECENT OBITUARIES This is an on-line publication of Groesbeck Journal P.O. Box 440 Groesbeck, TX 76642-0440 254-729-5103 For comments or questions, email Publisher: Thomas Hawkins thawkins@groesbeckjournal.com The Web Site contains material which is protected by international copyright and trademark laws. No material may be copied, reproduced, republished, broadcast or distributed in any way or decompiled, except that you may download one copy of the Materials on any single computer for your personal, non-commercial home use only, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices. On-line publication, Copyright 2000, Groesbeck Journal. Web page design, Copyright 2000, EZ Edit Web Publishing.