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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1968
Page
3
Multiple funeral services and memorials are announced for Grace Margaret Robison Anna Belle Smalley Ben Bailey J B Ingley W A Jones Lor Moore Deidra Hargrove and others. Survivors, death dates, burial locations and directing funeral homes are given. Community events include Club Scout Pack 50T caroling at Lake Side Rest Home.
B J Smith 76 former Kent County sheriff from 1934 to 1942 died Tuesday afternoon at his residence. Services set for 11 a m Thursday at W W Rix Chapel with Rev Paul Earp officiating. Burial at Jayton Cemetery. Survived by two sons two daughters two sisters two brothers and seven grandchildren.
Roque Fierro 78 of 102 South Ave N died Tuesday afternoon at Porter Hospital after a lengthy illness. A retired Santa Fe Railroad laborer, he had lived in Lubbock 21 years and belonged to St. Josephs Church. Survivors include his wife Faustina, a daughter Pilar Osornio of Phoenix, six stepsons, two foster daughters, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Henderson Funeral Directors.
The Rev Charley Ross Payne 91 died early Tuesday in a Lubbock rest home. Funeral 2 p.m. today at Ralls Funeral Home Chapel with Rev John Jenkins officiating. Burial in Ralls Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers Paul Payne Sr of Lubbock and Linton Payne of St Petersburg Fla and three sisters Minnie Payne of North Long Beach Calif Mrs Ted Stipp of Los Angeles and Mrs Iattie Shirley of Carlsbad.
Services for Mrs Moiselle Bolton 57 will be at 10 a.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr Dudley Strain officiating Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park She was a native of Huckabay a former Carlisle resident and had lived in Lubbock since 1962 She was a member of Greenville First Baptist Church Survivors include four sisters Lillian Chote Earle Jones Cleone Miller and Jess Paldwin
Funeral services for Sam J. Kelley 75 of 503 N Flint Ave will be at 2 pm Thursday at Memphis Avenue Church of Christ with N N Rhodes, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at City of Lubbock Cemetery under Rix Funeral Directors. Kelley died Tuesday morning after a long illness. He lived in Lubbock since 1931 and ran a light hauling trucking business. Survivors include four sons W J of Los Angeles Donel of Grant NM kb Se of Houston and Ewell of Dimmitt. five daughters Mrs C F Simpson Mrs Done Allison Mrs Calvin Reat Mrs Jim Wolfenden and Mrs T A Pool. four brothers Marvin Lawrence Leslie and Vernon. three sisters Mrs Fannie Hayes Mrs Sitta V Morepove and Mrs Evie Umberhagen. 28 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
Charles W Newsom aged 62 of 510 Ave R Lubbock died Sunday in Lubbock. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Thursday at First Methodist Church Paducah with Rev Charles Gates officiating. Burial will be Garden of Memories Cemetery Norris Funeral Home in charge. Survived by wife Adatoa son Jackie of Albuquerque NM a daughter Miss Matherine Newsom two step sons John T Ellis of Paris TN Henry J Ellis of 2aodord St and two brothers Paul Lovington NM Newt Albuquerque NM.
Mrs. Malone 94 died at West Texas Hospital after a week as a patient. Services are pending at Franklin-Bartey Funeral Home in Lubbock. She lived in Wolfforth since 1923, moved from Shadowater, and was a member of the Shallowater Church of Christ. Survivors include three sons in California, four daughters, a brother in Electra, a sister in Dinuba, and numerous grandchildren.
Graveside services for Sam McCue 82 of 302 Ave U will be at 4 50 PM CMST today at Southene Cemetery in Roswell New Mexico Rev William Smith pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church Lubbock will officiate McCue foreman of the Yellowhouse Ranch in the 1920s moved to Lubbock in 1961 from Levelland WWI veteran married Maude McCandless in Roswell in 1921 died in 1925 After leaving the Yellowhouse Ranch McCue went into the cattle business Local arrangements were handled by Rix Funeral Directors Mrs Ann Summers of Lubbock and a granddaughter
Samuel Edgar Bragg 65 longtime Stanton resident died Tuesday after a sudden illness. Services set for 10 a m today at Stanton First United Methodist with grave 2 30 p m at Cressie Cemetery Cross Plains under Gilbreath Funeral Home. He was born in Gleason Tennessee and moved to Stanton 23 years ago from Levelland. He worked as a custodian at the Martin County Courthouse. Survivors include his wife three sisters and a brother.
Idalou man B A Pitts died at 12 50 p m Tuesday in Methodist Hospital. He was a past master of Mackenzie Lodge 2227 AF and AM and a brakeman with Fort Worth and Denver Railroad. Survived by daughter Shirley Sheryl at home and mother Mrs Iva Pitts of Amarillo.
A reflective verse recalling festive memories with a missing cherished person. The speaker aches during Christmas carols, church pageants, and family traditions, believing a future reunion is possible while mourning a departed loved one.
Gragson 89 a retired Dickens County farmer will be laid to rest at First Baptist Church Spur with Rev Dennis Bennett presiding assisted by Billy Joe ? minister. Burial in Spur Cemetery under Campbell Funeral Home direction. Survivors include wife a son Carl two daughters two sisters sixteen grandchildren nineteen great grandchildren.
Mrs. Frank Romero 29 died after brief illness in Floydada Hospital. Services at First Methodist Church will be led by Rev. Juan Salinas. Burial at Floydada Cemetery under Moore-Rose Funeral Home direction. Survivor: husband, two sons Arturo and Frank. daughters Diana Mae Yor n Lovisa Jane. parents Mr and Mrs. Pesino. siblings and relatives listed.
A major storm developed in the Rockies threatening seven states with sleet freezing rain and heavy snow. Cold Pacific front moves into Texas Panhandle South Plains while forecasts call for a cool fair Thursday and a diminished chance of a white Christmas in the South Plains.
A two car collision at Slide Road and Woodrow Road in south Lubbock County killed Nathan Leonard Fox of Idalou. Fox died at the scene after about 1 p.m. He was thrown about 40 feet. The other driver, Lit Us Moore Jr of Wilson, was hospitalized in fair condition. Moore’s injuries include lacerations and broken ribs. Fox had lived in Idalou five years and was a farmer with ties to Petersburg. He was 54 years old and survived by a large family.
A 120 foot section of a highway bridge over the Anclote River collapsed killing Mrs. Jane Stinson and wounding five others including her 7 year old daughter Sally. Divers recovered at least one car in the water as investigators consider a possible sinkhole.
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