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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1973
Page
4
Obituaries from Roswell Clovis and Odessa region honor R B Addington 64 with service at Ste Memorial Chapel, and widow Mrs. Foster with sister Mrs. Kaykendall. Also memorials for LeRoy Fulgham 53 in Phoenix and Leonard Dalton 62 of Millersview, with survivors listed including spouses, children, and siblings. Funeral details mention locations in Roswell, Hereford, Clovis, Amarillo, and Millersview.
Obituary notices report F L Cox 87 of Morton died at home from an apparent heart attack. Services at First United Methodist Church officiated by Rev James Price, burial Morton Memorial Cemetery, survived by nephews Minnie Childs Willard Cox. pallbearers listed. Separate notice: C C Donaldson 69 died at Knox County Hospital after illness. Services at Smith Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Edwin Young, burial Star Creek Cemetery, survived by wife and multiple relatives including Bill Donaldson Abilene and Larry Donaldson Wichita Falls.
Annie Crist Boswell dies aged unknown. funeral at Halland Funeral Home at 10 am. Service at Easter New Mercy Medical Center, burial at South Park Cemetery. Resident of Roswell for a year, member of Wie South Manor Baptist Church, Vythian Sisters and Girls, survived by daughters Dorothea Mediola of Santa Fe New Mexico and Mrs Sam Saldivar of Fremont California, Mrs John Mendigge of Long Beach California, brother Wing Harrison of Giese Ohio, and Mrs Dorothy Ford and Harrison of Roswell.
Hereford resident Keddie Curtsinger died after a crash or medical incident at Hereford Memorial Hospital. A service will be held at First Hopeful Baptist Church with Pastor Cherence Powell officiating. Burial at West Park Cemetery follows, with Gil Tilland Waters Funeral Home handling arrangements. He is survived by three sons Huddy Curtsinger David Curtsinger and Shane Oresley, all at home. Memorials may be made to local banks in Hereford for Curtsinger's children's education.
Willie Foster 59 of Roswell dies and services are set for Saturday at Ballard Funeral Home with the Rev Buford Caplan of Washington Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Burial will take place at South Park Cemetery.
Effie Edwards 80 a former Olton resident died Thursday in an Amarillo nursing home after a long illness. She had lived in Amarillo 10 years. Survivors include her husband, four children, and six great grandchildren.
Jesus Estrada 64 died early Wednesday after a short illness. A special mass will be held at Guadpe Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday with Rev Rex Nichall officiating. Burial in Plainview Cemetery under Wood Dunting Pine Home direction. He is survived by his wife Cruz five sons Don Jesus J and Dusny all of Corpus Christi. six daughters Frances Rodriguez Rosemary Nunez Yolanda Lupe and Mary Ayala of Plainview and Corpus Christi. sisters Santos Fazunde and Mere Andris. brother Bente all of Plainview. and 16 grandchildren.
A reflective piece questions profit from wealth and fame if it costs family and soul. It warns against chasing riches at the expense of loved ones and urges starting the day to plan a different life path.
Mrs Bernard Gonzales dies after long illness in Caprock Hospital. Services at St Mary Magdalene Church in Floydada at 2 p m officiated by Rev Joel Byrne. Burial at Lackney Cemetery under Moore Rose Funeral Home. Survivors include four sons Gonzalo Mario of Floydada Cosme Manuel of Sackney two daughters Petra Cuellar Floydada Connie Gomez Plainview two sisters Bonita Martinez Menia Anz Rufunja Cuellar Austin a brother Delfi Gonzales Waukeska Wes 43 grandchildren and more relatives.
Robert L. Westerman 87 of Spur died after an extended illness at Crosbyton Hospital. He married Lula Mann in 1905, moved to Spur in 1927, and is survived by three daughters. Lula Maddie Madole of Clovis died in Clovis Memorial Hospital after a long illness, with a daughter and several grandchildren among the survivors. Services scheduled at Shersett Mortuary Chapel. Burial in Hollene Cemetery. Carl Scott pastor officiating.
Bud Odom 3 of Post died about 2 45 pm Thursday in University Hospital Lubbock after four days as a patient Funeral services are pending with Mason Funeral Home of Post He was a native of Decatur and a retired employee of Post Tex Mills He was married to Annie Rolan Survivors include his wife two sons Jerry and Jackie Odom a sister Mrs Ollie Creed two brothers Lyda and Willie Odom eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren The Skelly plant in northern Big Spring suffered a blaze around 220 pm Thursday likely from welding sparks Bryan Conway a Skelly worker was reported seriously injured Also injured were three Snyder Welding Co employees Willis Sanders J W Lee both listed serious and Gerald Houghton Hill Elliott of West Texas Tubing treated and released with minor burns.
Raymond Harper 70 a Roswell resident died at home here after five months in the area He came from Glenwood Springs Colorado He was a World War I veteran Survived by a brother Dred of Bloomfield Missouri and a sister Miss Flor neer of Bloomfield Missouri Services are pending with Jaime Funeral Home of Roswell.
Speculs Grave side services are planned for 2 p m today for James O Jameson 60 in Lenenhaven Cemetery with Dr Carl Scott pastor Central Baptist Church officiating He died Monday in Las Vegas Arrangements were by Steed Todd Survivors include his wife a brother J B Jameson of Stockton Cali and two sisters Mrs Ellen Clements of Carl Gad and Mrs Noel Woudley of Ferrell
Mrs. Madge Kilman 73 of 2718 62nd died at V230 pan. She was mother of a Lubbock television station sports director and local community figure. Memorial plans were not immediately disclosed.
In Thursday in Methodist Hospital services are set for 4 Span Saturday at First Baptist Church of Borger with Rev Paul Burleson officiating. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery directed by Ed Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Kilman native of Celeste and former resident of Harger with survivors including sons Joe Kilman Panhandle Harold Kilman Houston and daughter Mrs Billy Whitten Dimmitt. Sparks died Tuesday at home in Fort Worth with survivors J L Sparks V Sparks and L Z Sparks and sister Mrs Bill Harton of Calabasas.
Mrs. Yarbrough 70 died about 7 45 p m Thursday in Edwards Nursing Home Services pending with Rix Funeral Directors She had lived in Latchhock 22 years moving from Lorenzo Survivors include brother J C Anderson of 2105 5th and two sisters Mrs H Abernathy and Mrs I L Wheeler Slaton
Flavis Putman Putman 95 of 2023 th St died about 2 30 p m Thursday in Methodist Hospital where he had been a patient 15 days Services are pending with Franklin Gartley Funeral Home He was owner of Holiday Production Inc and member of the Quaker Avenue Church of Christ the Lubbock Lions Club and former member of the Lubbock Art Association Survivors include his wife a daughter Joyce Pullan of Houston two sisters Mrs Jolia Thompson of Mena Ark and Mrs Ruby Linam of Jay Okla and three brothers Raymond Roy and Markley Putman all of Mena Ark
O W Rhinehart 77 died at Palmer County Community Hospital after a brief illness. Services are pending at Parsons Ellis Funeral Home in Friona. He was a retired rent and state and insurance agent. Survived by wife Mettie three daughters Cleta Hagens Joyce Hammonds Gwen Williams mother Laiseena Rhinehart brother Lester sister Myre Stafford four grandchildren and great grandchildren.
James E. Rucker, 87, died at Mercy Hospital in Slaton at 10 p.m. Thursday following an extended illness. Services are pending with Engels Funeral Service of State A Methodist. He was a retired Santa Fe Railroad employee. Survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Vivian Scott of Slaton and Mrs. Mildred King of Dublin.
Pauline Sparks competes for Miss Kansas with interview set for 2 jam Saturday at Henderson Funeral Chapel. Rev Barney Quillin of West End Baptist Church will officiate the service.
The Soviet Union agreed to attend preliminary talks on troop cuts in central Europe, with a conference tentatively set to begin March 31 in Geneva. Warsaw Pact allies Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary East Germany also signaled acceptance of Western invitations.
Detroit Traffic Safety Association reports that in the first ten months of 1972, three of four adult pedestrians killed died during darkness. Of 60 adult pedestrians killed, 46 were struck when it was dark, highlighting visibility as a key threat for both drivers and pedestrians.
City Council passed a resolution urging San Antonio to aid rebuilding Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi North Vietnam. Six members voted yes. three were absent. Councilman Robert L. M. Hilliard submitted the measure praising local health care efforts and requesting sending the appeal to Bach Mai Hospital’s director.
Five people were injured in a two car collision at a dirt road intersection about 12 miles southwest of here late Thursday. Jenelle Smith 32A in serious condition as pelvis broken and possible internal injuries. Her children Debby 14 and Keirin 11 suffered multiple wounds. Mary Jane Gu was in good condition in Muleshoe hospital. Johnny Guana 33 treated in West Plains Memorial Hospital. Vehicle fault under investigation by state patrolman Weldon. All occupants injured.
Services held for Mrs. Lille Mae Jones 51 of Sundown at First United Methodist Church with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park Lubbock. Mrs. Viola Boles 73 of Sundown died natural causes at home and services set. Mrs. Doral Cody pioneer Odessa dies. Walter Green 67 of Loop funeral at Loop Baptist Church with burial in Loop Cemetery.
Multiple brief notices cover injuries from accidents on Clovis Road and Loop 289 overpass, a serious bicycle crash, graveside services in National Cemetery, and funeral arrangements in Shreveport and Odessa. Government notes appoint new Permian Basin planning commission chair and expand regional board to include city and school officials.
A suit filed in Canyon seeks two dollars in fees and alleges United Fidelity Life Insurance failed to cover a Canyon High School student now at West Texas State University. The plaintiff Fern Bella represents her daughter Anna Baycene who allegedly sustained an eye injury. The case aims to recover damages related to school children's insurance.
Midland High School trainer James Dec Dodson received the Outstanding Young Man Award at the Midland Jaycees Distinguished Service Night in Ranchland Hill Country Club. Dodson helped the U S Olympic team in Munich last summer. Winston Barclay of Texas Electric Service Co. won Boss of the Year. First National Bank received the company appreciation citation. Tom Reaviey, associate justice of the Texas Supreme Court, spoke at the event.
Jose Gallegos, a worker at a local cotton stripper operation in Brownfield area, suffered a severed arm when trapped in a stripper mechanism. He remained in fair condition at Brownfield General Hospital after the accident reported around 1000 a.m. Officials and a hospital spokesman confirmed the injury was severe with the arm severed above the elbow. Gallegos and his father are described as contractors in the cotton striping business.
The Texas Senate adopted a memorial resolution honoring former President Harry Truman who died December 26 at age 88. The document lauds Truman as a common man who rose to uncommon greatness and warns that his loss leaves a void in national leadership.
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