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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1973

Page

5

Funeral arrangements for Luther D Adams in Odessa

Luther D Adams 69 died after a lengthy illness at Medical Center Hospital. Funeral 4 PM today at Hubbard-Keily Chapel with burial in Tose Hill Cemetery. Native of Lexington Missouri, he moved to Odessa 25 years ago from Midland. Survivors include son Pherun of Phoenix and several grandchildren. siblings Jim of San Angelo and A of Odessa. plus Mrs Hobby Seaton and others.

Odessa Luther David Adams Hubbard-Keily Tose Hill Adams Lexington Medical Center Hospital Midland Pherun Phoenix Hobby Seaton Apache Junction Ariz Hubert Sauls Bigs Larry Bell Eldorado Hazel Owens Corsicana Elizabeth Higgin- Walham Jim San Angela Mary Hammett

Obituaries and funeral notices from Texas papers

Obituaries note Thurman Dickerson of Odessa died after three weeks of illness with graveside services in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In Slaton, Mrs Jes Young Standefer 88, formerly of Lubbock, died after a heart attack. services at First Baptist Church with burial in Green Memorial Cemetery Wilson. Multiple survivors listed include spouses, children, and siblings.

Lucille Ballard Rites Planned in Paducah

Mrs. Lucille Ballard 72 dies at Richard Memorial Hospital in Paducah. Funeral 3 p m Sunday at Paducah Church of Christ with minister Flavis Yeakley. Burial in CeeVee Cemetery. Norris Funeral Home in charge. Survived by husband Fred and brother C F Stillwell of Childress.

Save Bristow Oklo Fred C. F. Stillwell Childress

Services Set for Mrs. Helen Beran in Denver

Special services are arranged for 10 a.m. Monday at Olinger Mortuary Chapel for Mrs. Helen Beran 81 a former Lubbock resident. Burial will follow in Kidlington Cemetery. She died Friday morning at Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital Denver. Survivors include D. J. Beran of 308 Aith S Labbik and L. E. Beran, both of Denver, and daughter Mrs Lavina Keion of Denver.

Denver Colo Olinger Morturies Helen Beran Lubbock Kideiont Beran Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital Wysas D. J. Beran Aith S Labbik L. E. Ber Lavina Keion

Mrs Jewel Boyd Dies After Brief Illness at Crosbyton Hospital

Mrs Jewel Boyd 74 of Crosbyton died Thursday night in Crosbyton Hospital after a brief illness. Services at 2 pm today at Crosbyton Church of Christ with BUL Bryant officiating. Burial in cemetery directed by Kinserai Funeral Home. Native of McCullinss County, she married Frank Boyd. survivors include Frank Boyd Mrs Chick Edwards of Crosbyton a brother William Douglass of Montgomery and three grandchildren.

Crosbyton Jewel Boyd Crosbyter Crosbyton Hospital Crosbyton Church of Chief Bul Bryant Parkway Church of Christ Lubbock Roger Turner Cometery Kinnerai McCullinss County Boyd Franks Boyd Frank Boyd Chick Edwards Crosbston William Douglass Montgomery Ali

Mrs Jarrell Cox Browne 75 Funeral Here

Mrs. Jarrell Cox Browne 75 died Thursday in Lubbock Medical Center Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted today at First Baptist Church Brownfield with burial at Terry County Memorial Park. Burial will be at dusk at the funeral home in Lubbock until 1 am. Survivors include a daughter in Lubbock, two sons in Lubbock and Tyler, two sisters in Houston and Rupert Idaho, a brother in Grand Saline, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was a native of Kilgore and longtime resident of Tahoka El Paso and Edinburg before moving to Brownfield 17 years ago. She was a member of First Baptist Church Brownfield Toastmistress Club Harmony Home Demonstration Club and the Lubbock chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Resthind Memorial Park Dallas Merver Jewelry House Slaton Jes Lubbock Young Standefer Deat Lubbock Fort Worth West Texas First Baptist Church Er of Christopher's Wilson Pal Church Green Wilsonen's Ass Comanche County Clark Lillian Smythe Lefler Lubbocks John Standefer St Christopher's Episcopal Siwaakee Rage Erwinder Howard White Charlie Key Jiggs Swann Bobby Joplin Grover Coleman Browneie Uuneral Clarrell Cox Pau Pat Cammun Gall Otlisate Terry County Memorial Park Edinburg Brownfield Cox Houston Tis Cos Rupert Idaho Luke Burks Grand Saline Igveate

Espanisalo Cruz Tula Resident Dies at 63

Espanisalo Cruz Tula 63 died day in Swisher Mex tal in Tula Services Monday in si Church officiated by Rev. David Groka. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery directed by Wallace Funch alome. Cruz born a Smiley and had lived in Tula since 1965. he was a farm worker. Survivors: his wife five sons Henry Theords Ernest Felix all of Tula five daughters Mrs. Amelia and others.

Tula Swisher Mextal Offic David Groka Rose Hill Wallace Funchalome Cruz Smiley Ini Tua Jum Williams Catholic Henry Theords Ernest Felix Amelia

Mercer Rites Held For Mrs Je Hand Mercer

Funeral services for Mrs. Je Hand Mercer aged 72 were held at Franklin-Bartley Funeral Chapel Friday morning. Officiating were Reverends Kenneth Park Jr Robert W Seney and Charles Pederson. A Punta wall planned for this afternoon was not completed.

Jehand Mercer Franklin-Bartley Funeral Chapel Kenneth Park Jr Robert W. Seney Charles Pederson

Obituary of B Smith of Knots City and wartime veteran

B Smith 38 father of Roger South of Odessa and brother of Andrew Smith of Petersby died at 8 20 a m Friday at Knog City General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral 2 pm Sunday at Knos City Church of Christ with minister Payne Haddox officiating. Burial in Truscott Cemetery. Survived by sister Ida Smith Granby and brother Tom Ed 0, Vicksburg. World War I veteran who lived in Panhandle and Pampa.

Knon City Smith Roger South Odessa Andrew Smith Petersby Knog City General Hospital Knos City Church of Christ Payne Haddox Truscott Cemetery Smith Funeral Home Panhandle Crockett J

Grasshopper Complex Fears Test Faith in Land Claim

Poignant excerpt by Julien C Hyer reflecting on Numbers where ten spies fear to enter Canaan and only two show courage to claim the land. The piece contrasts self doubt with faith and spiritual resolve over forty years of wandering.

Israel Julien C. Hyer

Irene Hassell longtime Scurry County resident dies

Irene Hassell died Friday afternoon after a brief illness at Cogdell Memorial Hospital. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. in Bell-Seale Funeral Home Chapel with Sam Kitchings officiating. Burial in Snyder Cemetery. She was born in Bowie County and married Jim Hassell of Snyder in 1921. he died less than a year ago. Survivors include two sisters Flay Jones and Inca Hell Smyth, a brother Aaron Hassell of Roswell, New Mexico.

Inca Hell Smyth In der Aaron Hrosweil

Mildred Jones Rites Planned in W Rix Chapel

Mildred Jones dies after a three week illness at West Texas Hospital. She was 70 and a member of St Elizabeth's Church. Survived by husband James, son Stephen Jones, four daughters Teresa Gunn Deesa Christine and Mary, a brother Johnny Manfri di and a sister Mrs Bene Torrieghe. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon at W S Rix Chapel.

Willian Mildred Jones W. W. Rix Stepher Jones Teresa Gunn Broxt Miss Deesa Christine Mary Johnny Manfriedi Manchester England Bene Torrieghe le Zh

Dora McMahan Muleshoe Obituary

Dora McMahan Muleshoe died Thursday in West Plains Memorial Hospital Muleshoe at age 70. Funeral services will be held today at Wilt and D Church in Chest with minister Ivan Woodard officiating. Burial will follow in Oklahoma Lane Cemetery. Survivors include husband Cornelius Jnd Me Matin three sons Clyde of ills Paul of Abilene and of Muleshoe, four daughters Mrs George Jancy Dier Ward Mrs Wayland Hunts and Mrs Jerry Mick all of Muleshoe, sister Mrs Lillie Trobbins of Longview, brother Roy Threet of Odessa and 17 grandchildren.

Muleshoe Dori Buet McMahin West Plains Memorial Hospital Janwine Jenethy Winess Arkitisas Progress Pan Chest Ivan Woodard Cornelius Jnd Me Matin Clyde Paul Abilene George Jancy Dier Ward Wayland Uuns Jerry Mick Lillie Trobbins Longview Roy Threet Odessa

James Pace Sr. Abernathy resident dies at 62

James F. Pace Sr., 62, of 50 E. 13th St. Lubbock, died about 8 a.m. Friday at Hi Plains Hospital Hale Center after a parent heart attack. Services set for 8 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church Abernathy with Tev. Rodriguez officiating. Burial Abernathy Cemetery. Survivors include wife Dorene, four sons James Abernathy Claude Oklahoma Roy Houston and Larry Texas NM, Mozelle Stringer mother Jenny Pace Denison, brother Charles Brea Calif, sister Opal Butcher Dallas, 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Abernathy James F. Pace Sr E. 13Th St. Lubbock Hi-Plains Hospital Hale Center First Baptist Jue Rodriguez Baptist Mission Abernathy J Chambers Funeral Calif Mrs Opal Butcher Dallas

Funeral services for Joseph Rocha held in Lubbock

Funeral for 29 year old Joseph Rocha of 1923 19th St held at 2 pm at St Juena s Cathedral with burial at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park Henderson Funeral Directors in charge Rocha died about 1205 pm Thursday at St Mary s Hospital Justice Wayne LeCroy will rule after police investigation Rocha a native of San Benito resided 19 years in Lubbock and was a service station attendant Survivors include wife Mary a daughter Joey Lee five brothers Henry I Jerry Charlie Johnny James Richard and four sisters Yolmn it Garcia Diane Madrid Mary Elizabeth Rocha Lisa Rocha and grandmother Florenca Lape of San Benito

Joseph Rocha 19Th St St. Juena Cath Chure Jounal Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park Henderson

Minnie Rowden Brownfield obituary in Brownfield Texas

Minnie Rowden Brownfield 81 died Thursday evening at Brownfield General Hospital. Funeral service at 2 pm today at First United Methodist Church with Rev Gerald and Rev Metzger officiating. Burial in Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Survived by five sons, four daughters, a brother, a sister, 23 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Brownfield Minnie Rowden Trownfield General Adie Huey Howard Azle

Odessa safety officer dies after Fort Stockton bus crash

Vaughn Baxter Thomas 43 a safety coordinator for the Texas Highway Department died Thursday of an apparent heart attack during the Fort Stockton bus crash investigation in which nine people were killed. Services set for 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. Survived by two sons a daughter his mother and sisters.

Odessa First Baptist Church Vaughn Baxter Thomas Texas Highway Department Fort Stockton Sunset Mem Lorial Gardens Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Thomas Washington Parish Southeastern Louisiana College Stanton J. Reed Thomas John Roger Thomas Rachel Jo Thomas Evie Crane Howe Sisters

Matador Man Stanley Welling Dies in Lubboe Home

Stanley Welling 40 of Matador died Friday afternoon at Ray Hospitality Home in Lubboe where he had lived several months. Services are pending with Seigler Funeral Home. He was a Matador High School graduate and native of Matador. Surviving are his parents Freddie and Mrs. Welling of Matador, four brothers Jimmie Amarillo Ronnie Oklahoma Frank and Gary Don at home, a sister Mrs Wayne James Lubbock, and grandparents F W Welling Rankin and Mr and Mrs T F McBride Texline.

Matador Stanley Welling Ray’ Hospitality Lubboe Seigler Funeral Home Welling Matador High School Freddie Welling Jimmie Amarillo Ronnie Okinawa Frank Gary Don Wayne James Lubbock F. W. Welling Rankin T. F. McBride Texline

Infant Ybarra Dies in West Plains Hospital

Ybarra infant Jesus Marcus Ybarra son of Mr and Mrs Ales Ybarra of Muleshoe died early Friday in West Plains Memorial Hospital He was born Thursday at the hospital Services set for 2 30 p m Sunday at Singleton Ellis Chapel of the Chimes with Rev John Jaquez officiating Burial to follow in Mule Shoe Cemetery Survivors include grandparents Felix Ybarra of Muleshoe and Henry Garcia of Houston.

Mulesihioe Jesus Marcus Ybarra Ales Ybarra Muleshue West Plains Memorial Hospital Singleton-Ellis Chapel John Jaquez Spanish Baptist Mission Muleshoe Orvivors Felix Ybarra Henry Garcia Houston

Broadway Church of Christ Opens Outreach Class in Theatre

The Broadway Church of Christ began an adult outreach class on Jun 7 meeting at the Continental Cinema Theatre. The program aims to bring Bible study to the public with plans for radio broadcasts and features Pepperdine University Travelers in a Sunday special.

Broadway Church of Christ Broadway Church Continental Cinema Theatre Bible & ‘S Dlays Pepperdine University Don Williams Joe SK. Barnett Ralph Bumpass Rip Griffin Rayledge Annabelle Rawlinson Gladys Shepard Lila Wilkins Burnett

Pearl S Buck laid to rest on Bucks County farm site

Author Pearl S Buck, buried Friday beneath an ash tree on her Bucks County farm, chosen by herself. Nine adopted children read two of her poems at the graveside. A memorial service followed at the Pearl S Buck Foundation in Philadelphia.

Perkasie Pearl S. Buck Bucks County Mont Edgar Walsh New York

Obituary Briefs for Local Residents

Obituary notices report Joe Anderson 66 a former Lubbock resident died Monday in a Pampa hospital with services today at 2 p m Ledberry Funeral Home Chapel and burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery Gordon Albert Bradley 70 of Tucumcari New Mexico died Thursday in Tucumcari services today at 10 a m in Dub Funeral Home Memorial Chapel burial in South City Cemetery at Dimmit with graveside rites at 1 or 2 p m today Buckner dies at 2 1 p m Wednesday at Methodist Hospital after an apparent heart attack Frank Buckner died on arrival at 2 1 p m Wednesday at Methodist Hospital following chest pain Mara DeValt 65 of Portales will have services at 2 30 p m Sunday in First Baptist Church Portales burial in Portales Cemetery with Wheeler Mortuary directing She died Thursday at a daughter's home in Tatum New Mexico

Joe Anderson Lubbock Ledberry Funeral Home City of Lubbock Anderson Pampa Gordon Albert Bradley Tucumeari, NM Dub Funeral Home South City Cemetery Dimimith Ls P.m Bradley Tucumeaui Dimmitt Weldon Dent Bradley Anni Gibbs Emma Hastings Buck Central Baptist Church Franklin-Barry Funeral Home Buckner Methodist Hospital Mara DeValt Portales First Baptist Church

Ninth Victim Of Bus Truck Smashup Dies

Bakersfield report confirms Darrel Cones of Mexico died from burns at Brooke Army Medical Center. The crash near Bakersfield on Tutus Creek Bridge killed nine people and injured 21 others, with authorities identifying two additional bodies as Cordes and Simon as investigations continue.

Bakersfield Tutus Creek

Nixon Considers Woman Run for Congress

Nixon hints a Republican woman could run for Congress then retracts noting uncertainty. The piece mentions Janet Johnston of Hobbs as new co chair of a GOP committee and recalls Rep. Whiteaker killed in a truck collision near Eunice New Mexico as context for the political scene.

Tower Promotes Local Option Welfare Plans in Missouri

Senator Tower told Kansas City businessmen that his Senate Banking Committee will hold hearings on a local option welfare bill allowing communities to choose programs. He said hearings would produce housing and development legislation and emphasize federal assistance through revenue sharing. He praised Kansas City's private funded projects and warned federal policy has undercut local progress.

City John Tower R-Tex Kansas City Senate Banking Committee Tower Washington Ower

Miss America Bess Myerson Rules Out Run for Mayor

In New York City Bess Myerson attending a Hilton banquet tells a waiter she represents all the Hilton staff but declines to run for mayor. She has resigned as consumer commissioner to Mayor John Lindsay and says she will not seek office soon.

New York Bess Myerson New York Hilton City Consumers Commissioner Jane Hilton Ivy

Earth Chamber Honors Farmers And Students In Earth Banquet

About 250 people from eight cities attended the Earth Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural Banquet. Glenn Vining was named Farmer of the Year. Jim Roy Daniels Outstanding Farmer from Larrubee. Bill Watson Jr. Springlake honors. Mrs Pat Lewis Outstanding Woman of the Year. Kemp Welch Outstanding Senior Girl. Tracy Lee Outstanding Senior Boy. Ace Reid entertained with western humor and impromptu drawings.

Nancy Arthur Avalanche-Journal EARTH Chamber of Commerce Texas Ace Rei Glenn Vining Jim Roy Daniels Larbuddie Bill Watson Springlake J. B. Parish Fred Welch Tracy Lee Bud Matlock Reid Jake M.C. “Mackey McCarty Maw Marvin Sanders Bobbie D. Greer Ilinehliffe Mel Carty W. Bo MeMillan Zou Wilson Till Scott M. H. Been Leon Dent Harold Miller Roger Habe Parish Harry Martin Gossett Scott Smith

Malawi suspends Banda ministers over succession claim

In Malawi the lifetime president Dr H Kamura Banda suspends minister of trade and minister of transport after statements implying he was the Congress party’s choice to succeed President Banda. The landlocked nation has no vice president or clear line of succession.

Blayntyre Malawi Banda H. Kamura Banda Giles Congress Party Southwest African Republic

Seven Die In Air Show Crash At Malaysian Event

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia AP reports seven people died when a Royal Malaysian Air Force Bulldog trainer aircraft crashed during an aerobatic display near the Kerala Batlis base northwest of Kuala Lumpur. The trainer plunged into a crowd. six died and five were seriously injured on the ground.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Air Force Royal Malayian Orcs Kerala Batis Kuala 1 Inpur

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Luther D. Adams T. Dickerson Sunset Memorial Gardens Thurman Dickerson Hubbard-Kelly Dickerson Georgia Pasnline Frances Dick Orson the Homie Lloyd of Stinnett Mrs. Standefer Lucille Ballard Mrs. Jarrell Cox Espanisalo Cruz Mrs. Mercer B. Smith The Shepherd Irene Hassell Dora McMahan James Pace Sr Vaughn Thomas Ybara North Woods Frank I. Cius Jr Kennedy Airport N.Y St. Alban's Naval Hospital Pearl 5. Buch Foundation Philadelphia Dannec Grace Yauaskey Washington, D.C Lattlefield Fort Sumner Acci Texas Department of Public Safety Greyhound Cordes Dean Miia Simon Iraan DPS Nixon Faux Pits Mora Spradling White House Hobbs Janet J. Jed Prairie Johnston Haven Cemetery Grif Republican National Funeral Home Sprathing Ked Manhattan Beach Congress Bobby G Hejther Ho D.m Miss Johnston Northside Baptist Bess Nash Ambulance Service Ace Reid Uccessor” Tres Lubbock Monument Works Georgie Marble Bronze Granham Bill Linn
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