WILSON, FLOYD, MADISON, MAJ.

WILSON, MARY IDA (MOORE)

WOOD, LEO

WOODROW, WALTER G. 'WOODY," JR.

WORLEY, ISABEL (ANDERSON)

WAGNER, RAYMOND PAUL "LUCKY." III 
03/03/2005

Raymond Paul “Lucky” Wagner III, 44, of Shelby, died Feb. 22, 2005 in Brackenridge Hospital in Austin. Funeral services were held Feb. 26 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby with Pastor Pam Werrell officiating. Burial was in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham under the auspices of Hubert Lodge 67, A.F. and A.M. 

He was born July 15, 1960 in Brenham, the son of R.P. Jr. and Willie Mae Boeker Wagner. He was baptized Aug. 28, 1960 in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby by the Rev. Waldemar Wendell and confirmed June 2, 1974 in the same church by the Rev. Don Vlasak. He was a graduate of Bellville High School. 

Mr. Wagner was employed as a ranch manager for Wichita Ranch in Brenham. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby, Hubert Lodge 67, A.F. and A.M. American Quarter Horse Association, Burton Booster Club and was active in all Washington County Little League events. Mr. Wagner was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Jean Wagner; brothers-in-law, David Roesler and L.C. Bauerkemper; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Boeker and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Wagner Sr. and his mother-in-law, Juanita Payne. 

Survivors include his son, Cody Wagner of Brenham; daughter, Cacie Wagner of Burton; parents, R.P. and Willie Mae Wagner of Shelby; sisters and brother-in-law, Nancy Roesler of Brenham, Linda and Rudy Tiemann of Brenham and Kelly Bauerkemper of Round Top; the mother of his children, Kathy Payne Wagner of Burton; father-in-law, Donald “Duck” Payne of Jonesboro; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Doug and Kathleen Payne and Terry and Jerald Short; numerous nieces and nephews and a great-niece and great-nephew as well as a special friend, Krissy Johnson. 

Pallbearers were Roy Carter, Bennett Sachtleben, Robert Tappe, Craig Bauer, Gene Krivacka, Bryan Kirts, Landry Fuchs and Polly Hollar. Relatives and friends were considered honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Cody and Cacie Wagner, Luck Wagner Children’s Fund, in care of Round Top State Bank, P.O. Box 36, Round Top, Texas 78954. 
Foehner Funeral Home

WALDREP, INES VIOLA (DAVIS) 

The Hamilton Herald-News      August 29, 2002

Ines Viola Waldrep, 98, of Carlton, died Aug. 20, 2002 at her residence. Funeral services conducted by Rev. David Keith and Rev. Chris Irvin Aug. 23 at Rutledge-Jones Funeral Home. Burial was at Gardens of Memory in Stephenville. 

She was born May 16, 1904 in McLennan County. Mrs. Waldrep was married to Dallas D. Waldrep in Hamilton County on Jan. 9, 1921. He preceded her in death. 

She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Hico. 

Survivors include her daughters, Valene Herzog of Carlton and Carolyn Letzkus of Granbury; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

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Ines Viola Davis married Dallas D. Waldrep on 8 January, 1922, Hamilton County Marriage Record Bk. 8, p. 213.

WALVERN, JOHN KEVIN 

The Hamilton Herald-News     December 12, 2002

John Kevin Walraven, 46, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002 in a local nursing home. Graveside services were held Dec. 3 in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. 

Mr. Walraven was born Aug. 4, 1956. 

Survivors include his mother, Audry Walraven of San Angelo, a daughter, Amanda Walraven of Hamilton, a son, Duncan Z. Walraven of Grape Creek, and a brother, Mickey Walraven of San Angelo. 
Johnson Funeral Home

 

WARREN, CORA MAE (PORTERFIELD) 

The Hamilton Herald-News, April 3, 2003

Cora Mae Warren, 92, of Evant died March 26, 2003 in Gatesville. Funeral services were conducted March 29 at the Evant Funeral Chapel in Evant with burial in the Moody Cemetery with Rev. James Marrs officiating. 

She was born December 1, 1910 at Moody, the son of William S. and Elizabeth Porterfield Meador. 

She was married to Nelson K. Warren November 14, 1945 at San Diego, Calif. They made their home in the Evant community for forty years where they ranched. 

Mrs. Warren worked for Community Public Service Co. that later became known as Texas-New Mexico Power Co. working at McGregor and Gatesville from January 1, 1938, retiring in 1975 with 37 years of service. 

Survivors include a son, John Dennis Warren; a daughter, Carol Ann Marvin; eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren survive. 

She is preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Sherrill Dean Warren; three sisters, Myrtle, Lorraine and Laverne and four brothers, Ernest, John, Duff and Moran precede her in death. 

Pallbearers: Gene Wolske, Gary Delany, Austin Delany, Ryan Delany, Richard Jeffers and Daniel Becker. 
Riley Funeral Home

WEATHERLY, ROBERT LANE 

"The Hamilton Herald-News" May 20, 2004 

Robert Lane Weatherly, 78, of Lago Vista, died May 12, 2004. Funeral services were held May 14 at Rolling Hills Community Church in Lago Vista, with Rev. Gary Olsen officiating. Burial was May 15 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Victoria. 

He was born on March 26, 1926 in Yoakum, the son of Justin Eugene and Anna Lee Weatherly. Mr. Weatherly proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. 

Mr. Weatherly was raised in Victoria and was a member of the Rolling Hills Community Church, the Lago Vista Men's Golf Association and an alumni of Texas A&M University. He retired from Gulf Oil after more than 37 years of service. 

Mr. Weatherly was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Justin Eugene Weatherly, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Weatherly of Lago Vista; daughters, Carol Ann Lilly of Georgetown, Susan Lee Hemphill and husband Danny of Hamilton, Wanda Lou Montelongo and husband Ismael of Houston; grandchildren, Matthew Lane Hemphill and wife Laurie, Anna Lee Hemphill, Samuel Lenon Hemphill, Megan Lee Montelongo, Michael Lane Montelongo and Claire Louise Lilly. 

Beck Funeral Home

WEEKS, ETHEL AUGUSTA (BROWN)
The Hamilton Herald-News 07/06/2000 

Ethel Augusta (Brown) Weeks, 91, died June 27 in Fort Worth. Funeral 

services were held June 30 at Grace Temple Church in Fort Worth. Burial was in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth with Pastor Harold Nichols officiating. 

Mrs. Weeks was born Jan. 10, 1909 in Hamilton, the fourth child of Joseph V. and Nancy (Bullard) Brown. She spent much of her childhood at the Blue Ridge Community. 

She was married to Nathaniel Allen Weeks in 1944. He preceded her in death in 1981. 

Mrs. Weeks was a retired senior clerk of the U.S. Postal Service. She was a member of Grace Temple Church for more than 40 years and an original trustee and established perpetual care of Whittenton Cemetery Association in Hamilton County at Blue Ridge. She was a benefactor of multiple Christian mission programs. 

She was the great-granddaughter of Captain John Bryan Allen, CSA, Co. I, 29th Alabama Volunteers, Civil War hero who was k-i-a at the Battle of Franklin, TN. 

Although she had no children of her own, she was a beloved aunt and matriarch of nieces, nephews and other family members. 

Survivors include two brothers, Jan N. Brown and Robert Kenneth Brown; ten nephews; six nieces and a host of great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Four sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. 

Laurel Land Funeral Home

 

 

Weatherby, Clyde L. 

The Hamilton Herald-News 05/25/2000

Clyde Weatherby, a true man of honor, joined his Lord on Friday, May 19, 2000, following a short illness. He was born in Goldthwaite on Aug. 22, 1911 to Walter J. and Clara O'Quin Weatherby. He was devoted to God, his family and friends, the Methodist Church and his

country; He attended the University of Texas and was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity and The Cowboys. After leaving the university, he returned to Goldthwaite and worked in the family Ford dealership and ranching business. Then in 1935 he bought his own Ford dealership in Hamilton.

On Christmas day, 1935 he married his sweetheart, Greta Little. They shared the following 64 years together and were blessed with two daughters, Ann and Nan. Nan preceded him in death in 1974. Clyde was a respected businessman and leader in the Hamilton community and the First Methodist Church. He loved the land, enjoyed golf and loved to dance. Most of all he loved to dance with his sole mate, Greta and dream dreams and talk about them with friends or family over a cup of coffee. Clyde was an entrepreneur long before the word became popular. During his 22 years as a Ford dealer, he owned several other businesses. The list includes a radio station, KCLW (Clyde L. Weatherby) that has now been on the air for 52 years, the first television station in Waco, KANG for Ann, Nan and Greta and even an Edsel dealership.

Clyde and Greta fell in love with Austin while attending UT and hoped to return someday. In 1959, they did just that. They received Real Estate Brokers licenses and established Clyde Weatherby Real Estate, primarily brokering farms, ranches and commercial properties until the late 1980s. In 1974, Clyde and a small group of Austin friends bought the Chevy Chase National Bank that became Chase National Bank at Anderson Lane and Georgian Drive. He was elected to the board of directors and in 1976 was elected "temporary" president. The term "temporary" soon disappeared and he served as president until June of 1984. While he was president the bank sold, this time to Frost Bank of San Antonio.

During Clyde's life he served in many organizations and was honored to serve on many boards including Frost Bank and the Board of Directors of the Texas Methodist Foundation from 1984 to 1996. He was also a Shriner. Clyde was a member of University United Methodist Church, The Men's Sunday School Class and the Couples Plus Class. He served the church in several positions, especially his example of faithfulness.

Clyde's life is best described by a long time friend when he said, "I could name many other fine traits of character that belong to Clyde, but one of the reasons for my liking him is because of his friendly manner, his gentleness and his loyalty and love for his family and friends." 

He is survived by his wife and constant companion, Greta; sister, Billie Ledbetter; daughter and son-in-law Ann and Brian deGraffenried; granddaughter and husband, Julie and Mike Early and children David and Timothy; step-granddaughter, Susan deGraffenried and children Brian and Casey Sumner; step-grandson and wife Les and Katie deGraffenried and children Tess and Drew and nephew and wife Jamie and Pam Ledbetter.

The funeral service was held at the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2000. Visitation with Greta and the family was at 2 p.m. preceding the service. Rev. J. Charles Merrill and Rev. David Minnich of University United Methodist Church officiated.

Graveside services will be in Goldthwaite on Saturday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at the Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Sidney Roberts, Rev. Jack Riley and Rev. Tom Loftin presiding.

The family wishes to express its gratitude to the employees of Marriott Brighton Gardens of Austin, Texas, for their loving care for both Clyde and Greta.

Memorial contributions may be made to University United Methodist Church, 2409 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78705; The Texas Methodist Foundation, 11709 Boulder Lane, Austin, Texas 78726; or the charity of one's choice.

 

WELCH, MYRLE (BURLESON)

 

The Hamilton Herald-News December 16, 2004 

Myrle Welch, 69, died Dec. 9, 2004 at her home in Jonesboro. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. 

She was born July 23, 1935 in Hamilton County, the daughter of Franke and Alice Burleson. 

Mrs. Welch was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, always willing to help her family and anyone in need. She loved her family and fishing. She enjoyed her life to the fullest and left her family with many good memories. 

She is preceded in death by her father, Franke Burleson; husband, Pete Welch and sister, Faye Thrasher. 

Survivors include her mother, Alice Reesing of Cranfills Gap; two brothers, Paul Burleson and wife Loraine and Kenneth Burleson, all of Cranfills Gap; three daughters, Fran Teten and husband Lance of Carlton, Joyce Ragsdale and husband Michael and Lois Catron and husband Herman, all of Georgetown; two sons, Lee Witte of Carlton and James Witte and wife Debbie of Arlington; 11 grandchildren, Jason Witte, Jeremy Witte, Cristy Suarez, Stacy Witte, Ryan Witte, Amy Sossamon, Justin Witte, Jennifer Teten, Amanda Gibson, Melissa Ragsdale and Jodie Golla; 10 great-grandchildren; a special aunt, Inez Lee of Cranfills Gap and a special friend, Glenda Walker of Jonesboro. 

The family requests, please, no flowers. Any donations in memory of Myrle Welch may be sent to the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church at P.O. Box 86, Jonesboro, TX 76538.

 

WELLS, RONNIE LEE

The Hamilton Herald-News, October 9, 2003

 

Mr. Wells was born Jan. 21, 1954 in Bakersfield, Calif. the son of Wayne Wells and Bobby (Embrey) Elam. He was married to Linda Aguilar on Nov. 11, 1996 in Stephenville. 

He was a clinical coordinator in the surgery department at Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville. He was energetic, intelligent and creative. Mr. Wells took great pride in all he did at work or at home. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, collecting model cars, baseball cards, etc. and was able to rebuild or repair just about anything. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bobby J. Elam on July 27, 2002 and a brother, Dennis Wayne Wells on Feb. 1, 1997. 

Survivors include his wife, Linda Wells; a daughter, Elissa Lambaria; a son, Justin Lambaria; a grandson, Aundre Lambaria and his father, Wayne Wells.
 Lacy Funeral Home

WENZEL, WILBERT THEADOR "JOKER" 

The Hamilton Herald News, Jan. 30, 2003

Wilbert Theador "Joker" Wenzel 76, died Jan. 24, 2003. Funeral services were held Jan. 27, 2003 at St. John Lutheran Church in Hamilton with Rev. Russell Nebhut officiating.

Mr. Wenzel was born April 8, 1926 in the Liberty Community of Hamilton County, the son of the late William Herman Wenzel and Emma Louise Kelm Wenzel.

He worked for Reinert Feed Mill for many years prior to moving to West Henry Feed Store where he worked until his retirement. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.

Mr. Wenzel was married to Jewell Estell Medart at Georgetown on Sept. 19, 1964. She precedes him in death on February 17, 1995.

Survivors include one sister, Pauline Ida Bullinger; three brothers, Auline Wenzel and Hervey Wenzel and Oran Charles Wenzel.
Riley Funeral Home

WEST, LINDA K.

 

WESTFALL, BOYD LANE

The Hamilton Herald-News, July 9, 2003

Boyd Lane Westfall, 53 of Gustine, died July 5, 2003 at his home. Graveside funeral services were held July 8 at Evergreen Cemetery in Gustine with Rev. Ronnie Calcote officiating. 

Mr. Westfall was born Feb. 27, 1950 in Gustine, the son of Wilmer J. and Eva Wenona Lane Westfall. He lived in the Gustine area most of his life. 

He was married to Nina West on March 29, 1996 at Buchanan Dam. He was a self-employed building contractor and a member of the Church of Christ. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Wenona Westfall and a brother, W.J. Westfall. 

Survivors include his wife Nina; his father, Wilmer Westfall and wife Leda Mae; a brother, Royce Westfall and wife Dianne; a sister, Delores Seago and husband Carroll; a son, Shannon Westfall and wife Mickey; a daughter, Brandee Guyton and husband Jeff; a stepson, Daniel Benedict and wife Dusty and seven grandchildren. 

Memorials may be made to the Gustine Volunteer Fire Department, P.O Box 98, Gustine, TX 76455. 
Hall and Sons Funeral Home

WESTMORELAND, JAMES HOWARD 

The Hamilton Herald-News September 9, 2004 

James Howard Westmoreland, 69, of Proctor, died Sept. 2, 2004 in the Scott and White Medical Center in Temple. Funeral services were held Sept. 5 in the Hall and Sons Funeral Chapel with burial following in Siloam Cemetery near Lamkin. 

He was born Dec. 30, 1934 in Erath County near Dublin, the son of Jess and May Bell Watson Westmoreland. He was married to Melba Simpson on July 30, 1954 

Mr. Westmoreland was a retired data analyzer for CSI Productions, an oil field producing company. He was a businessman in the Proctor community and had been a resident for 23 years, moving from Ft. Stockton. He was a Baptist. 

Survivors include his wife, Melba; two daughters, Debra Janson and husband Clifton and Linda Holmes and husband Melvin, both of Proctor; four grandchildren, William Janson, Crystal Janson, Jessica Holmes, Abnea Holmes; four great-grandchildren, Trendon Morin, Christian Holmes, Denise Garza and Earein Garza.

WESTMORELAND, SYBIL (WILSON)

The Hamilton Herald-News, April 3, 2003

Sybil Westmoreland 82, died at Hamilton April 1. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. April 3 at the Riley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Siloam Cemetery, Rev. Brad Davis officiating. 

Mrs. Westmoreland was born April 18, 1920 at Llano, the daughter of the late Villard T. and Ethel Mae Decker Wilson. She was married to Howard Dee Westmoreland on May 1, 1938 in Houston. He preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 1999. They made their home in Lamesa prior to moving to Comanche County. 

She was a devoted wife and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker and worked as a cashier in grocery stores for a number of years. She was a member of the Eastern Star. 

Survivors include four children, Margaret Spikes and her husband A. L.; Howard D. Westmoreland and his wife Marianne; Norman Gene Westmoreland and his wife Susan  and Sarah Mason; ten grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and one grandchild Susan Montgomery. 

Pallbearers were Wayne Thomas, Mark Beauregard, Shea Guinn, Don Kimmel, Preston Montgomery and Scott Carlisle. 
Riley Funeral Home

WHITE, JOHN E. "EDDIE" 

The Hamilton Herald-News      December 4, 2002

John E. "Eddie" White, 56 of Eastland, died Nov. 30 in Eastland. Funeral services will be held Dec. 4 at the Gunsight Baptist Church with burial in the Eastland City Cemetery. 

Mr. White was born July 11, 1946 in Maurika, Okla., the son of John Edmond and Inelle (Capps) White. He graduated from Byers High School in Byers and worked in steel fabrication for C&F Steel in Hamilton for nine years. He moved to Eastland two years ago and had just started J.W. Welding Company there. He was married to Connie Holt on June 12, 1993 in Phoenix, Ariz. He attended Gunsight Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Inelle White. 

Survivors include his wife, Connie White; his father, J. E. White II; five sons, John White, Eric White, David White, Travis White, N.M. and Matthew White; a daughter, Tammy White; three step-sons, Robert Hare, Terry Hare and Keith Foster; three brothers, Danny White, Dennis White and Scott White;four sisters, Gloria Ann Edmondson, Lonna Estes , Nancy Schaffner and Sherry McCormick; an aunt, Lorene Wilson and a number of grandchildren. 
Edwards Funeral Home

WHITE, MARIE PRICE (YOUNG) 

The Hamilton-Herald News       January 23, 2003

Marie Price White, 92, died Jan. 14, 2003 in Austin. Funeral services were held Jan. 18 at Evant Funeral Chapel. 

Mrs. White was born December 31, 1910 in Evant, the daughter of Holland Young and Emmaline Martin Price. 

She was married to Gus F. White in Lubbock, on June of 1936. She received a master’s degree in music education from the University of Texas and taught music in Travis County schools until her retirement. She was a member of the University Methodist Church of Austin, where she was an active choir member for more than 50 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Wallace White; two sisters and four brothers. 

Survivors include a son, Houston White of Austin and three grandsons, Luke, Levon, and Waylon, survive. 
Evant Funeral Chapel

 

WILCOX, BETH
The Hamilton Herald-News 06/15/2000

Beth Wilcox, 82 of Corsicana, died June 8, 2000 in Corsicana. Funeral services were held at Resthaven Mausoleum Chapel on June 10 with Rev. Nanette Wyatt officiating. Burial was at Resthaven Memorial Park.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Central United Methodist Church.

Her husband, Curis Wilcox, preceded her in death.

 Survivors include a daughter, Melanie Hardeman; two sons, Dale Wilcox and wife Toni and Dan Wilcox and wife Diann; a sister, Vivian Beauchamp; four grandsons, Toby Hardeman and wife Brooke, Derek Wilcox, Kyle Wilcox and wife Dionne and Trey Hardeman ; three granddaughters, Husddana Howell and husband Randy and Husdjoni Wheeler and husband George, Dangela Wilcox; eight great-grand-children; one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana

WILHELM, J. K. "JAKE"

The Hamilton Herald-News, September 18, 2003

J. K. (Jake) Wilhelm, 84, died Sept. 12, 2003 in the comfort of his home with his loving wife and partner of 57 years at his side after a courageous fight with lung cancer. 

Funeral services were held at Riley Funeral Home on Sept. 15 with burial at White Point Cemetery in Comanche. 

He was born Oct. 4, 1918 in Comanche County, the son of Frank and Onie Wilhelm. 

He was married to the love of his life, Lillian Ashorn, on Aug. 10, 1946 in ""Little Chapel"" of the First Methodist Church of Houston. 

Mr. Wilhelm graduated from Comanche High School, John Tarleton College and received Bachelor and Master degrees from Texas A&M University. 

As an avid advocate for children and education, Mr. Wilhelm served as a counselor at the Bayland Home for Boys in Kemah, superintendent of the Presbyterian Home for Children in Amarillo for eight years and counselor at the Methodist Children''s Home in Waco. The rest of his professional life was in education as principal with the Gustine I.S.D., teacher and elementary school principal with the Clear Creek I.S.D. for 16 years and elementary school principal in Hamilton for 16 years. Active in his community, Mr. Wilhelm was a 50-year Mason and Shriner and served as Worshipful Master at the League City lodge. He was a Shrine Circus Daddy and also helped work the circus, which benefits Shrine Hospitals. 

He was selected for such honors as one of the ""outstanding young men of America"" in 1951 by the Amarillo Kiwanis Club and 1977 Conservationist of the Year by Hamilton Lions Club. He served as elder for the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Amarillo, the Webster Presbyterian Church and the Hamilton Presbyterian Church. 

After retirement from education, he and his wife enjoyed raising cattle on his ranch outside Hamilton, traveling with such groups as the National Cattlemen''s Association, visiting with his children and grandchildren and volunteering with Hospice and Meals on Wheels. He was a long-time member of the Red Brangus Association and the National Cattlemen''s Association. He was also a member of the Hamilton Retired Teachers Association. 

Survivors include his wife; daughters, Marjorie Doyle and husband Jim , Marguerite Humphrey; grandsons, Jacob and Micah Humphrey, Patrick Doyle; step-grandchildren, Heather Young, Captain Shannon Doyle, Dr. Sean Doyleand great-granddaughter, Caroline Claire Young; a brother, Wayne Wilhelm; numerous beloved nieces and nephews; faithful employee and colleague of 30 years, Felipe Ortiz and many treasured friends and students. 

Mr. Wilhelm was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers. 
Riley Funeral Chapel

WILHELM, MICHAEL LEE

The Hamilton Herald-News, March 27, 2003

Michael Lee Wilhelm, 54, died March 19 in San Angelo. Graveside funeral services were held March 22 at Whitepoint Cemetery.

He was born April 9, 1949 in Brownwood, the son of Mary Kay Wilhelm and the late Aubrey Lee Wilhelm.

Survivors include a son, Jason Wilhelm; his mother, Mary Kay Wilhelm; two sisters, Judy Reese and Mary Scroggin; two uncles, Wayne Wilhelm and J. K.
Wilhelm of Hamilton.
Hall and Sons Funeral Home

WILLEFORD, RHODA JOSEPHINE (GAITHER)

The Hamilton Herald-News, June 27, 2003

Rhoda Josephine Willeford 97 died at Hamilton June 21, 2003. Funeral services were held June 24 at the First United Methodist Church in Hamilton with Rev. Wesley Jones officiating. Burial followed in Green Leaf Cemetery in Brownwood. 

Mrs. Willeford was born October 7, 1905 at Brownwood, the daughter of Rex and Josephine Son Gaither. 

She was married to Roland Alvis Willeford at Brownwood on July 4, 1926. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1999. 

Mrs. Willeford was a graduate of Daniel Baker College that is now Howard Payne University. She was an active part of the community as long as her health permitted. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church were she was an active member in many of the church functions. She was also active in the Homemaker Club, American Legion Auxiliary and worked in the kitchen feeding the Lion Club. She was well known for collecting eyeglasses and sending them to the Lion Club distribution system to help others. Mrs. Willeford loved to bake and share her cooking with others. When new comers moved to the community she would welcome them with a list of the neighbors, phone numbers they may need to help them get established, provide information about trash pick up days and general information about Hamilton and the area. 

She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, Rowena Roberts, Aaron Willeford, Brittan Willeford, Ford Thompson, Dean Thompson, Francis Raibourn, Jackie McPherson, Ann Alexander, Leslie Mixon, Harriet Havens, Barbara Quinn and Virginia Crispeno; other family members and a host of friends. 

Honorary pallbearers were members of the First United Methodist Church.
Riley Funeral Home

 

WILLIAMS, CLIFTON WAYNE

The Hamilton Herald-News, May 8, 2003

Clifton Wayne Williams, 56, of Lampasas died May 3 at Scott and White Hospital. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lampasas with Deacon Carlos Jasso officiating. Rosary was May 5 at Briggs Gamel Chapel. Deacon Carlos Jasso officiated. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. 

He was born Sept. 23, 1946 in San Saba, the son of C.B. "Red" Williams and Marjorie Bagley. He was married to Beatrice Contreras on July 11, 1998 in San Antonio. He was a farmer, a rancher and a truck driver. Mr. Williams served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and had lived in Lampasas since 1968. He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Williams; a son, Sammy Wayne Williams; daughters, Keli Sue Williams; step-daughters, Erica Brown, Teresa Hidalgo, Sarah Hidalgo and Lanita Hidalgo,; his brothers, Phil Williams; sisters, Vicki Brown and Lester; his aunt and uncle, J. T. and Clydell Massingill and four grandchildren. 
Briggs Gamel Funeral Home

WILLIAMS, HENRY BURNELL "HANK" 

The Hamilton Herald-News          February 20, 2003

Henry "Hank" Williams, 78, died Feb. 11, 2003. Graveside services were held Feb. 17 in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. 

Originally from Hamilton, Mr. Williams was an Air Force bomber pilot in World War II and a prisoner of war in Germany. 

He continued his Air Force career after the war and last served at Strategic Air Command Headquarters, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1968. 

He earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Nebraska. Mr. Williams was a retired systems analyst and retired after a 20-year career at Bell Helicopter in Hurst. 

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jo Anne; son, Dr. Michael Williams and wife Susan of Utah; daughter, Deborah Subke and husband Charles; grandchildren, Jordan Williams and wife Jocelyn, Matthew Williams, Joseph Williams, Kristen Subke and Drew Subke; brothers Weldon ""Red"" Williams and wife Marilyn, Maurice Williams and wife Jerri; sisters: Ethlene French and Frances Wood and numerous nieces and nephews. Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home

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Parents:  William Christopher "Bill" Williams, Sr. and Ethel Prudence McClintock.  He was born at Blue Ridge, Hamilton County, TX.

 

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER "W. C.," JR. 

W.C. Williams Jr., 81 of Abilene died April 18, 2001 in an Abilene hospital. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Elmwood Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Terry Davis officiating. He was born and reared in Hamilton. He married Julia Owens on Aug. 21, 1942 in Dallas and moved to Abilene in 1949. 

Mr. Williams was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He worked as an x-ray company representative in West Texas for 12 years, opening X-Ray Enterprises Co. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. 

Survivors include his wife, Julia of Abilene; a daughter, Judy Kish of Hamby; two grandchildren; two sisters, Ethlene French and Frances Wood, both of Hamilton and three brothers, H.B. Williams of Keller, Maurice Williams of Itasca and E.W. (Red) Williams of Hamilton.

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Parents:  William Christopher "Bill" Williams, Sr. and Ethel Prudence McClintock.  He was born at Blue Ridge, Hamilton County, TX.

 

WILLIS, CAROL ARLEETA (McCLELLEN)

The Hamilton Herald-News, 02/27/2003

Carol Arleeta McClellen Willis died Monday, February 24, at her home in Austin. A memorial service was held in Austin, Feb. 25.

She was born in Galveston, December 22, 1934, the daughter of Roy and Arleeta McClellen. They precede her in death.

Survivors include her husband, J. C. Willis; her children, Belinda Schwarz, Caryn Albrecht, Shirley Bear, and John Willis, Jr. a sister, Donna Anglin, a brother, Richard Mc Clellen ; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as a large extended family.

 

WOODROW, WALTER G. 'WOODY," JR.

The Hamilton Herald-News, May 1, 2003

 Walter G. "Woody" Woodrow Jr, 78, of Whitehouse, died at a hospice facility in Uvalde on April 24, 2003. The family held private services. 

Mr. Woodrow was born Jan. 26, 1925 in Uvalde. He later lived in Hamilton and Salt Flats. He was a farmer, a rancher and a truck driver and served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. He was a Baptist. 

Mr. Woodrow is preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Irene Woodrow. 

Survivors include a son, David E. Woodrow of Austin; two daughters, Sharon Woodrow and Kay Woodrow Caufield, both of Whitehouse; a brother, Jarrett Woodrow of Zapata; three grandchildren, James Pue and wife Rebecca Whitehouse, Justin Woodrow of Austin and Amanda Woodrow of Hillsboro; 

Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors

WORLEY, ISABEL (ANDERSON) 

The Hamilton Herald-News    December 19, 2002

Isabel Anderson Worley, 83 of Hamilton, died Dec. 8, 2002 in a Hamilton nursing home. Graveside services were conducted Dec. 10 at Mt. Olive Memorial Park in Big Spring. 

She was born Dec. 18, 1918 in Fort Smith, Ark. and had lived in Hamilton for the past eight years. 

Survivors include her daughter, Janet Drake of Houston; a son, Bill Norris of Ft. Worth; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Nalley-Pickle & Welch