Rev. Daniel C. Hoover, age 82 of Coleman, died Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at Coleman County Medical Center.  Funeral service was held 2:00 p. m. Sunday at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. George Frasier officiating, assisted by Rev. David Jenkins.  Burial followed in the Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco, Texas with Rev. Bob Ferguson officiating.  Services were under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Rev. Hoover was born December 9, 1920 in Illinois Bend, Texas, a son of Dan Hoover and Beatrice Griffin Hoover.  He married Ruby Waldine Horn on February 29, 1944 in Cisco.  She preceded him in death on May 12, 2003.  He entered the United States Army on September 29, 1942 at Camp Bowie, Brownwood, Texas and was honorably discharged on January 23, 1946.  He was stationed in Okinawa and the Philippine Islands.  He received the American Theater Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Victory Ribbon, one Service Stripe and two Overseas Service Bars.

After serving his time in the U. S. Army, Mr. and Mrs. Hoover moved to Bethany, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Bethany Nazarene College with a Ministry Degree on July 21, 1951.  He received his Local Preacher’s License in Yukon, Oklahoma on December 11, 1948, his Minister’s License on September 15, 1949 and Ordained Minister License on September 14, 1951 in Fort Worth, Texas.  He pastored in Yukon, Oklahoma as a local preacher in 1948, as pastor of Illinois Bend, Texas Church of the Nazarene from 1949 to 1952, Graham Church of the Nazarene from 1952 to 1960, Shamrock Church of the Nazarene from 1960 to 1970, Wheeler Church of Nazarene from 1963 to 1967 as a Supply Minister, Coleman Church of the Nazarene from 1970 to 1975, Vernon Church of the Nazarene from 1975 to 1977, as a Supply Minister, Baker Heights Church of the Nazarene in Abilene, Texas, Brownwood Bluffview Church of the Nazarene in Brownwood, Texas and Ballinger Church of the Nazarene as a Supply Minister.  From 1978 to 1984, he supplied ministers on vacation or between pastorates in the West Texas and San Antonio District.  He retired from the ministry in April 1976.  Mr. and Mrs. Hoover were former owners of Home Video Outlet and Mr. Hoover was a Licensed Massage Therapist.  He was also active in the Coleman Ministerial Alliance, Golden K Kiwanis and the American Legion.

Rev. Hoover is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Roy Dan and Becky Hoover of Coleman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beatrice and Mark Phillips and Jeanne and Randy French, all of Coleman; two brothers, Herbert Hoover, and wife Kathy of Yukon, Oklahoma, Johnny Hoover of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; three sisters, Evelyn Madron of Missouri, Estelle Johnston of Nocona, Texas, Myrtle Dunbar and husband J.C. of Illinois Bend, Texas; seven grandchildren, Kimberly and Joey Cupps of Santa Anna, Lisa and Gary West of Houston, Brandon Hoover of Michigan, Matthew French of Arlington, Johnnie French of Ranger, Connie and Tomas Withers of Coleman and Faith Hoover of Coleman; four great-grandchildren, Ranee and David Cupps of Santa Anna and Nicholas and Logan West of Houston.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Fred Hoover, Abel Hoover, Frank Hoover, Elmore Hoover, Carl Hoover, Hernon Hoover and Phillip Hoover; five sisters, Ida Wright, Lillie Sewell, Maude Phillips, Katie Hoover and Virginia Hoover; and one great-granddaughter, Samantha Jo Cupps.

Pallbearers were Dan Blackwell, Charles Hubbard, Robert Walden, James Winstead, Jayce Staggs and Les Dobbins. Honorary pallbearers included D. G. Allen, James West, Dr. M. D. Mann, William Wagner, Osie Mitchell, Don Johnson, Jimmy Simpson and Dr. Michael Bailey.

Memorial donations may be made to the Gideons, c/o Mr. and Mrs. Keith Phillips, 1500 FM 568, Coleman, Texas 76834 or Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.

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Nap Watson, age 90, of Santa Anna passed away Thursday, October 2, 2003 at 10:55 p. m. at the Clyde Nursing Home in Clyde, Texas.  Services were Sunday at 2:30 p. m. graveside at the Santa Anna Cemetery with Sam Wilson officiating.  Interment followed under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna.

He was born Napoleon Carlton Watson on March 20, 1913 in Coleman County to the late William Booker and Lottie May Atherton Watson.  Nap was a lifetime resident of Coleman County where he attended Shields Schools and graduated from Santa Anna High School.  He married Dorothy May Hull in Santa Anna on August 3, 1942 and they celebrated 56 years of marriage.  Dorothy preceded him in death in 1999.  Nap was a stock farmer and member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include a son, Carlton and wife Myrna Watson of Baird; a sister, Billie May Schrader of Santa Anna; two brothers, Winfred Watson of San Angelo and HolIas Watson of Santa Anna; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Hospice of the Big Country.

Graveside services for Allison Brown, 73, of Coleman, were 2 p. m. Sunday in the Glen Cove Cemetery with Rev. Charles Sheffield officiating.  Interment followed under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.  He died Friday, October 3, 2003 in Abilene.

Mr. Brown was born January 12, 1930 in Ballinger to Edgar Brown and Mattie Music Brown.  He is survived by three daughters, Patricia Ann Barrett of Coleman, Kathy Lynn Turner of Potosi and Gail Elain Stiff of Mineral Wells; two sisters, Rachel Hillurad of Colorado and Minnie Rhoads of Ballinger; one brother, Burl Brown of Cisco; six grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.

Malenda Lee Barker, age 38, of Big Spring, died Saturday, October 4, 2003 at Hendrick Medical Center.  Funeral service was held at 3:00 p. m. Monday at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. Rick Willis officiating.  Burial followed in the Gouldbusk Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mrs. Barker was born November 14, 1964, a daughter of Jennalee Hale Murry and the late William Dwayne Murry.  She was reared in the Gouldbusk and Mozelle area and graduated from Mozelle High School.  She married Jerry Don Barker on July 20, 1991 at the First Baptist Church in Coleman.  She taught elementary school in Coahoma.  She was a member of A. T. P. and the Midway Baptist Church in Sand Springs.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Don Barker of Big Spring; two sons, Morgan Dwain Barker and William Gene Barker, both of Big Spring; her mother, Jennalee Murry of Abilene; her mother-in-law, Erlene Barker of Coleman; two aunts, Wanda Jewell of Coleman and Barbara Faulkner of Ft. Worth; one uncle, Ross Hale and wife Sharon of Gilmer, Texas; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father; one sister, Tammy Lee Murry; and one brother, David Dwain Murry.

Pallbearers were Michael Jewell, Steven Jewell, Jarrell Don Hale, Mark Short, Randy Faulkner, Milton Price, Steve Shirley and Ronnie Lane.

H. R. “Sonny” Jones, age 65, passed away at his residence in Early, Texas on Saturday, October 4, 2003.  Funeral services were 2 p. m. Monday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gerald Green officiating.  Interment followed in the Trickham Cemetery.

Sonny was born August 16, 1938 in Santa Anna, Texas to Howard and Lucile Jones.  He served in the US Navy and lived in Brown County most of his life.  He married Deborah Kathryn Shank in Mountain Home, Arkansas on January 25, 1972.  He was a retired foreman at Vulcan (White’s Mines) and was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Deb Jones of Brownwood; children, Alice Winder and Jeremy of Brownwood, Travis Jones of Burleson, John Jones and special friend, Christina Ward of Hayesville, Kan., Raylee Jones and Jason of Zephyr; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his mother, Lucile Jones of Brownwood; brothers and sisters, Ruby Smith, Richard Jones and Angela, James Jones, Mary Kemp, all of Brownwood, and ma Gene Stakes and Carlisle of Victoria and two special young men, Joe Ontiveros and Jason Jones.

He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Jones and a son, Hubert Ray Jones, Jr. “Spud.”

Carmen Gutierrez-Rincon, 72, of Abilene died Saturday, October 4, 2003 at an Abilene medical center.  Funeral services were 10:00 a. m. Monday at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church, Abilene.  Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home of Abilene.  A prayer service was held at 7 o’clock Sunday night at the funeral home.

Carmen was born March 13, 1931 to Agustin and Vicenta Gonzales Gutierrez in Coleman County (Valera), Texas.  She attended school at Gouldbusk, Texas.  Carmen moved from Coleman to Abilene in 1975.  She was a member of St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church.

Carmen was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Ignacio Torres; and two sisters, Paula Castillo and Margaret Albarado.  Survivors include a daughter, Yolanda Rincon of Abilene; a brother, Manuel Gutierrez of Coleman; a sister, Pina Salinas of Austin; a grandson, Juan A. Rincon; a granddaughter, Veronica Rincon; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Memorials may be sent to the donor’s favorite charity.

Minnie Bea Windham, age 66 of Brownwood died Sunday October 5, 2003 at Coleman County Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 a. m. Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman with Don Harmes officiating.  Burial will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery in Brown County under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mrs. Windham was born August 19, 1937 in Brownwood to Guy Otis and Thelma Mae Haggard Lawson.  She was a life-long resident of Brownwood and attended school there.  She married Charlie Short on March 2, 1956 in Portales, New Mexico, and he preceded her in death on July 30, 1981.  She then married Oliver Windham on October 25,1981 in Brownwood, and he also preceded her in death.  She was a waitress at Gomez’s Restaurant, and an ordained Pentecostal minister.

Mrs. Windham is survived by two sons, Otis Lynn Modgling and wife LaTresa and Monte Charles Short, both of Nacogdoches, Texas; one daughter, Pamela Kay Harmes and husband, Don of Coleman, Texas; five step-children, Sue Purcell and husband, Jerry, Kathy Richards, Neva Cristner and husband, Ray, Karen Windham, and Johnny Windham; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.  Family visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p. m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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Winfred Padgett, age 78 of Coleman, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2003 in Coleman. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p. . Friday at the Hale Center Cemetery with Rev. Bill Roberts officiating.  nterment will follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Coleman.

Winfred was born April 24, 925 in Hall, Texas, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Myrtle Padgett.  He married Mazelle Adams in Plainview, Texas on May 28, 1945.  He farmed in Hale County and in 1958 he started working for the Zinc Smelter in Amarillo.  In 1967 he moved to Roger, Arkansas and started making B. B. guns for Daisy Air Rifle.  He later moved to Canyon where he worked for Physical Plant for W. T. S. U.  After retiring, he moved to Coleman in 1994.  He was a member of the Baptist Church and served his country in WWII in the United States Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Mazelle Adams Padgett of Coleman; one daughter, Susan K. and Max Miller of Roger, Arkansas; three sons and daughters-in-law, Sammy and Kayla Padgett of Amarillo, Langley and Lisa Padgett of Port Aransas and Lee Padgett of Amarillo; one brother, Gene Padgett of Duncan, Oklahoma; four grandsons; one granddaughter; two great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; four step-granddaughters and five step-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.

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