Milam County, Texas

AMASON, Birdie Camp of Roswell, NM, formerly of San Gabriel. Age 83. Died 6/1970 (in paper 6/25/70). Services held (Tuesday) in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Rev. A.D. Eberhart, officiated. Cook Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. BORN c.1887. She was preceded in death by her husband on 4/27/1970, a son, 4 brothers, and a sister. SURVIVORS: Daughter, Mrs. J.R. (Potsy) Allen of Roswell, NM.; brother, Bertrand Haygood Camp of Temple; 3 grandchildren, Potsy Allen, Jr. of Austin, Ann Allen Ray of Wisconsin and Howard Amason Allen, Austin; 2 great-grandchildren.

AMASON, Howard of Roswell, NM. Age 83. Died 4/27/1970. Graveside services held 4/29 in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Mr. Amason was BORN 4/20/1887 and a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Thorndale area. Lived in Thorndale for many years prior to his removal to Austin, thence to Roswell. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mrs. Birdie Camp Amason, sister of the late H.M. Camp of Thorndale; a daughter, Mrs. R.J. "Potsy" Allen of Roswell, NM.; sister, Mrs. Annie Mae Clement of Austin; 3 grandchildren. He was an uncle of Earl Elliott, Thorndale; Hope Camp, Jr and Ike Camp, both of San Gabriel. SS Death Benefit on #525-10-6413.

AMES, Robert F. of Plantation, FL. Age 78. Died 11/30/1989 at Covenant Village in Plantation, FL. Burial 12/11. Memorial services held at Chapel in Holmstad, Batavia, Illinois. He was BORN 6/8/1911 in Akron, Ohio, son of John Quincy & Edna Graves Ames. Attended the University of Chicago and graduated from Central YMCA College in downtown Chicago. Started to work for U.S. Steel Corp.in 1931 retiring after 40 years of service. Member of the William D. McIlroy Lodge 758 A.F. & A.M. and the Shrine in Pittsburgh, PA., the United Methodist Church of Batavia and the Purchasing Agents Asso. of New York City. Preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Elizabeth Barrowman Ames in 7/1986. They had been married 53 years. SURVIVORS: Sister, Helen Neidner, Lexington; brother-in-law Gordon Dreher of Brooklyn, WI.; several nieces & nephews. SS Death Benefit #336-01-2753.

ANDERSON, Ephron of Gause & Hearne. Age 78. Died 4/8/1990 in St. Josephs Hospital, Bryan. Services held 4/14 at St. Mark's Baptist Church in Hearne. Burial in Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Gause. Rev. Loren Cigar officiated. He was BORN 6/12/1911 in Gause to M/M. Hugh (Margrett Roseman) Anderson. He was a construction laborer. Married Marie Ferguson on 11/29/1940 in Robertson Co. He was a Deacon at St. Mark's Church in Hearne. SURVIVORS: Wife, Marie of Hearne; 2 brothers, Giles Anderson of Waco, Jasper Roseman of Garland; 2 sisters, Vida Marie Wilkerson, Helen Fuller both of Houston. SS Death Benefit #455-28-5879.

ANDERSON, Johnny of Houston. Age 56. Died 8/25/1981. Services held in Houston. He died suddenly enroute to work. BORN 8/31/1924. Attending the funeral were M/M. Ted Westerman, Brenda and Teddy and Mrs. David Westerman of Thorndale. SURVIVORS: Wife, Annie Laurie Westerman Anderson; son, Johnny of Houston; 1 granddaughter. SS Death Benefit #451-30-5938.

ANDERSON, Mary Landrum of Austin & Liberty Hill. Age 84. Died 2/23/1988. Services were held 2/27 at Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. Burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Harrell Funeral Home of Austin in charge of arrangements. BORN c.1904 and she taught school in Travis and Williamson Cos. for over 40 years. A member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: 5 nieces, Penny Callaway of Austin, Faye Canady of Liberty Hill, Dean Peuqeot of CA., Eula Mae Purcell of Dripping Springs, Helen Whitted of Austin; 3 nephews, Ronald Landrum of Bastrop, Bill Landrum of Thorndale, Landrum Hickman of Austin.

ANDES, Lucille of Rt.1, Thrall. Age 88. Died 5/30/1990 (Wed.) in Johns Community Hospital, Taylor. Services held 6/03 at Yegua Creek Evangelical Free Church at Type with Mark Nygard officiated. Burial in Yegua Creek Church Cemetery. She was BORN 1/10/1902 in Clinton, IL. to M/M James Adcock. She was a member of the Christian Church. Preceded in death by a daughter and son. SURVIVORS: Husband, George of Thrall; 3 daughters, Mary Herrick of Bakerfield, CA., Betty Harrison of Ventura, CA., Sarah Ball of Santa Maria, CA.; son, Jack Andes of Beaukiss; brother, Russell Adcock of Braeding, FL.; 16 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit #553-84-6198.

ANDREWS, George M. of Houston & Milam Co. Age 76. Died 10/30/1965 (Sat.) in Houston following a lengthy illness. Services held (Tuesday) at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Rockdale. BORN c. 1886. He was a rancher, lived in or near Rockdale most of his life having moved to Houston in 1951. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mattie Clark Andrews of Houston; son, James C. Andrews of Angleton; 2 foster sons, Rick Daniel and Bubba Smiley, both of Houston; daughter, Mrs. Era V. Downing of Houston; 2 brothers, Emmett Andrews of San Gabriel and Walker Andrews of Kerrville; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.

ANDREWS, Mattie, Mrs., of Rockdale and Houston. Age 81. Died 4/22/1977 Friday. Services held (Monday) in Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, Rockdale. BORN 4/10/1896, she was the daughter of the late M/M. J.A. Clark. Her husband, George M. Andrews died in 1965. SURVIVORS: Son, James Andrews of Angleton; daughter, Mrs. Era Van Williams of Houston; 8 grandchildren. SS Death Benefit #459-17-2147.

ANNESS, Leah W. of San Gabriel. Age 90. Died 9/30/1981 (Wed.) in Johns Community Hospital in Taylor after a short illness. Services held 10/02 (Friday) in San Gabriel Christian Church. Burial in the nearby Locklin Cemetery. Rev. John Roark, pastor of San Gabriel Baptist Church, officiated. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Rockdale in charge of arrangements. BORN 3/14/1891 at San Gabriel, she was the daughter of the late James & Mattie Orr Clark. She married Alfred A. Anness in 1915 in San Gabriel. Mr. Anness preceded her in death in 2/1977, also, a daughter, Dorothy Worley, died on 9/5/1980. SURVIVORS: Son, Carlton Anness of San Gabriel; sister, Beatrice Cairns of San Gabriel; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit #454-76-6795.

ANSLEY, Ethel of Ridge. Age 93. Died 7/15/1982 (Thursday). Services held 7/17 (Sat.) at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin. Burial in Holly Cemetery, Ridge, TX. BORN 12/20/1889. Until 6 months before her death she lived alone, did all her own housework, cooked on a wood stove and split her own firewood. The 6 eldest grandsons were pallbearers and the remaining grandsons and grandsons-in-law were named as honorary pallbearers. SURVIVORS: Sons, Charles of Magnolia and Buddy of Thorndale; 4 daughters, Bett Withers of Freeport, Alma Withers of Houston, Mary Fling of Evadale, Bernice Swarthout of Houston; 37 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Son, Buddy Ansley was unable to attend the funeral because of recent surgery. SS Death Benefit #451-86-9721.

ANSLEY, L. J. [Lieda Jacob] of Brookside. Age n/k. Died 6/21/1982, Harris Co., TX. Buried in Brookside. BORN 11/9/1912. Mrs. Pat Ansley and daughter, Mrs. Diane Finch and Jared, where in Houston Thursday to attend the funeral of Buddy Ansley's brother. SS Death Benefit # 465-24-1662.

*ANTHIS, Martha H., Mrs. of El Campo. Age 75. Died 2/2/1932 (Tuesday) (in Rockdale Reporter 2/11/193232) at her home in El Campo. The body was brought to the home of W.W. Kyle, only brother of the deceased on Wed. morning. Services held Wed. afternoon at the Christian Church. Burial in Forest Grove Cemetery beside her husband, Frank Anthis. Rev. Joel B. Hardigree, Cameron Christian Church, officiated. She was BORN 1851/1852 in Linneus, Linn Co., MO. Came to Texas as a young girl. Married Frank Anthis in 1880 and they made their home in the Tracy Comm. until Mr. Anthis' death. Mrs. Anthis lived in the Forest Grove Comm. for a number of years before following the older children to El Campo. Of the 8 living children only 6 were present for the funeral. SURVIVORS: Mrs. Grace Overman, Kyle and John Anthis of El Campo; Mrs. Susie Workman and Mrs. Edna Bowman of Tucson, AZ.; Harley Anthis, Phoenix, AZ.; Mrs. Lizzie Denton, Los Angeles, CA. and 1 son, Abner, of Tucson, AZ. were unable to attend. Other relatives from El Campo were Robert Overman, Frank O'Bier, and sister, Jewel, Mrs. Nellie Thurman and the girl who cared for Mrs. Anthis, Miss Roberta. (*2)

ANTHIS, William F., Jr. (Bill), of Rockdale. Age 63. Died 3/24/1989, Friday after a sudden illness. Services held 3/28/1989 at Phillips & Luckey Chapel, Rockdale. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Rockdale. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He was BORN 12/12/1925 near Tanglewood to M/M William F. (Florence Idel Whited) Anthis, Sr. He retired as a heavy equipment operator for pipeline construction. He served in the U.S.Navy in WW-2 and enlisted in the U.S.Army after the war. Member of Local 450, Operator Engineers, in Houston. Preceding him in death were 3 brothers and a step-daughter. SURVIVORS: Special Friend, Martha Karl of Rockdale; 5 step-sons, Joe and John Clifton of Livingston; Arvin, Wayne and Steven Jones, all of Rockdale; 2 daughters, Elizabeth McGrath, of Great Falls, MT.; Rebecca Ann Anthis of Rockdale; brother, J.T. Anthis, Rockdale; 3 sisters, Vivian Mae Broadnax, Rockdale, Vera Lee Doss, Houston, Mildred Houston of Hearne; 1 grandchild and 13 step-grandchildren. First wife, Bernice Baker of Livingston. Second wife, Charlotte Anthis of Rockdale. SS Death Benefit #461-22-1354.

APPEL, Anna, Mrs. (C. J.) of Brenham. Age 87. Died 11/6/1985 (Wednesday). Services held 11/9 at Grace Lutheran Church in Brenham. Burial in Prairie Lea Cemetery, Brenham. Rev. Walter Dube officiated. BORN on 7/18/1898. She was the widow of Rev. C.J. Appel who pastured churches in Orange, William Penn and Noack. SURVIVORS: Sons, Rev. Vernon M. Appel, pastor of St.Paul's Lutheran Church, Thorndale, Carl Appel of Odessa; 2 daughters, Dorothy Appel of LaMarque and Ruth Ross of Houston. Grandsons were pallbearers. SS Death Benefit #454-78-8663.

APPEL, Carl J., Rev. of Brenham. Age 70. Died 2/8/1970 (Sunday) (in paper 2/12/70) in a Brenham hospital following a series of heart attacks. Services held (Tuesday) from the Grace Lutheran Church in Brenham. Burial in Prairie Lea Cemetery, Brenham. Rev. Jon Siemagluaz, pastor of the church, officiated. He was BORN 10/10/1899 and was the pastor of the Christ Lutheran Church at Noack from 1950 to 1963. Retired from active ministry and was making his home in Brenham. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mrs. Anna Marten Appel of Brenham; 2 sons, Carl L. Appel of Ozona and Rev. Vernon M. Appel of Thorndale; 2 daughters, Miss Dorothy Ann Appel of LaMarque and Mrs. Wallace (Ruth) Roos of Houston; brother, Henry Appel of Brenham; 10 grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #449-64-2616.

APPLIN, Mary of 1316 Howard St., Taylor. Age 75. Died 9/13/1989 (Wed.) at Johns Community Hospital. Services held 9/16 (Sat.) at Condra Memorial Chapel. Burial in Taylor City Cemetery. Rev. Jim Wyche officiated. Condra Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She was BORN 6/19/1914 in Flatonia, the daughter of John and Mary Nachlinger. Married James V. Applin on 6/4/49. He preceded her in death in 1983, also 2 brothers and a sister. She was a secretary for 25 years, both for Taylor Housing Authority and for TU Electric. Member of First Presbyterian Church. SURVIVORS: Daughter, Mary Cowen of Taylor; 2 grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #456-30-7665.

ARLDT, Carl E. of "The Grove" Community. Age 71. Died 10/3/1972, Bell Co., TX, (Tuesday) at his home after a lengthy illness. Services held (Wed.) 10/4 at The Grove Lutheran Church. Burial in the Lutheran Cemetery at The Grove. Rev. William Remmert officiated. Harper-Talasek Funeral Home of Temple, in charge of arrangements. He was BORN 1/7/1901 in Lee County, the son of Ernest & Annie Arldt. He moved to The Grove in 1920, member of the above church and was active in the work of his church until illness curtailed his activities. SURVIVORS: Wife; 5 daughters, Mrs. Rhylan (Irene) Schneider of Thorndale, Mrs. Walter (Florence) Teinert of Midland, Mrs. Walton (Caroline) Fuessel of Irving, Mrs. Gene (Viola) Patschke of Pearland and Mrs. Reginald Geistman of Austin; 2 sons, Elmer Arldt of Temple and W. Lloyd Arldt of Waco; 2 brothers, Ted Arldt of Terrabella, CA. and Irving Arldt of Giddings; sister, Mrs. Minnie Raschke of Electra; 10 grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #452-88-8484.

ARDLT, Frieda A. of Georgetown. Age 75. Died 4/14/1982 in a Georgetown Hospital. Services held 4/16 at Zion Lutheran Church in Walburg. Burial in the church cemetery. Pastor Lowell Rossow officiated. She was BORN 10/03/1906 in Walburg to M/M John Hanusch & Marie Bethke. She married Alvin G. Arldt on 11/20/1927 at Zion Lutheran Church. Her husband, Alvin, preceded her in death on 2/17/1978. SURVIVORS: Son, Earl of Georgetown; 5 daughters, Susie Roeglin of Hutto, Gracie Winkler and Mamie Mersiousky, both of Temple, Wyona Hubbard of Austin, Annie Meinardus of Thorndale; 3 brothers, Walter Hanusch of Eden, John Hanusch of Georgetown, Alvin Hanusch of Hutto; 2 sisters, Ella Farrack of Georgetown and Wanda Hanusch of Austin; 16 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.

ARDLT, Lillie, Mrs., of "The Grove" Community. Age 71. Died 8/25/1982 (Wed.) at the home of a son in Moffat. Services held 8/28 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of The Grove. Burial in St. Paul Cemetery. Sheffield Funeral Home of Temple in charge of arrangements. She was BORN c.1911 near The Grove to M/M August & Lena Winkler Richter. She married Charlie Arldt on 11/18/1928. They ran a farm/ranch near The Grove until his death in 1972. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of The Grove. SURVIVORS: 2 sons, Elmer of Moffat and Lloyd Ardlt of Waco; 5 daughters, Florence Teinert, Midland; Caroline Fuessel, Irving; Viola Patschke, Pearland; Adeline Geistman, Round Rock; Irene (Mrs. Rhylan) Schneider of Thorndale; 2 sisters, Frieda Richter and Lydia Winkler, both of The Grove; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

ARLEDGE, Roy Breen of Fort Worth. Age 73. Died 3/31/1990 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Ft. Worth. Services held 4/03 at Normandale Baptist Church, Ft. Worth. Burial in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Rev. Walter F. Reid and Dr. Paul E. Miller officiated. He was BORN 8/27/1916 in Montgomery County and graduated from Maynard High School. He worked at the Santa Fe Hospital in Temple before moving to Ft. Worth, in 1943. He worked at General Dynamics in Ft. Worth, retiring 1/26/1979 after 36 years. He was a member of the Normandale Baptist Church and coached a softball team for many years. His wife, Virginia preceded him in death. Memorials to be made to Leukemia Society or blood donations to Carter Blood Center in Ft.Worth. SURVIVORS: Son, Bobby B. Arledge of Burleson; daughter, Paula K. Eagleton of Ft. Worth; 5 grandchildren; brother, Conrad Arledge of Taylor; 3 sisters, Shirley Conley, Thorndale, Dartha Dickinson of Jourdanton and Grace Schroeder of Austin. SS Death Benefit #451-14-7693 under the name of R. Arledge.

ARMSTRONG, Madie L., Mrs. of Rockdale. Age 91. Died 1/20/1973 (Sat.) at Boswell Nursing Home, Rockdale (Milam Co., TX), after an illness of a year. Services held (Monday) at Phillips & Luckey Chapel, Rockdale. Burial in IOOF Cemetery, Rockdale. Rev. Stewart Bell, pastor of St. John's United Methodist Church and Rev. Timothy Griffin, pastor of First Christian Church officiated. She spent most of her life in Rockdale. She was BORN in Alabama on 2/18/1882 and came to Milam Co. with her parents, M/M Daniel N. Yarbrough settling in Sharp Community. She married John C. Armstrong on 4/29/1900. Her husband preceded her in death on 8/9/1961, also an infant son. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and her membership was with St. John's United Methodist Church, Rockdale. SURVIVORS: 2 sons, Roy of Temple and Jake of Rockdale; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Lee Bounds and Mrs. Henry Tyler of Rockdale; 2 sisters, Lena Sprinkle of Alabama and Dana S. Schultz of Oklahoma; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

ARRINGTON, Florence of Granger. Age 95. Died 1/06/1983 (Thursday) in a Taylor hospital. Services held 1/09 at Condra Memorial Chapel in Taylor. Burial in Taylor City Cemetery with nephew, Dr. Joe W. Bailey and Rev. Rick Smith officiating. BORN 4/18/1887, she was the former Florence Newton. Her husband had drug store in Thrall. Later moved to Granger and opened Arrington Drug Store. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Granger. SURVIVORS: 2 daughters, Mrs. K.E. (Louise) Birkelback of Granger and Hazel Hatfield of Waco; 2 sons, Dr. James M. Arrington, Midland, Robert N. Arrington of Houston; sister, Mrs. L.G. (Nell) Butts of Thorndale; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit #454-52-2813.

ARRINGTON, Wilson Edward of Rockdale. Age 44. Died 8/12/1972 (Sat.) in an Austin hospital were he had been for 26 days. He was in ill health for several months. Services held (Monday) at Phillips & Luckey Chapel, Rockdale. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. James Miller, the Church of Christ minister of Rockdale, officiated. He was BORN on 4/16/1928 in Bay City to M/M Joel Arrington. Lived in Rockdale for 18 years, working at IGC (TU Electric). Married Nelda Beth Wilhite in Belton on 9/9/1950. Father (Joel) preceded him in death on 7/21/1972 due to a heart attack. SURVIVORS: Wife, Nelda of Rockdale; mother, Mrs Joel Arrington; daughters, Maleen and Martha, both of Rockdale. SS Death Benefit on #452-46-4261.

ARTHUR, William of (Unknown). Age (?). Died 1/20/1954. No additional information given.

ARTIESCHOUFSKY, Helen Willman, Mrs. (Henry) of Thorndale. Age 78. Died 10/11/1970 (Sunday) (in paper 10/15/70) in a Taylor (Williamson Co., TX) hospital following an extended illness. Services held (Tuesday) at Condra Memorial Chapel in Taylor. Burial in Taylor City Cemetery. Rev. Vernon M. Appel officiated. Condra Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She was BORN 12/13/1891 in New Braunfels. Married Henry Artieschoufsky on 4/25/1909. They were residents in Thorndale area since 1940. Preceded in death by a grandchild. SURVIVORS: Husband, Henry of Thorndale; 3 daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Ida) Laffere of Thorndale, Mrs. W.M. Luther and Mrs. Jerry Leshikar, both of Taylor; son, Adolph Artieschoufsky of Taylor; sister, Mrs. E.A. Ruther of Lampasas; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

ASHMORE, Clayton of Beaukiss. Age 65. Died 3/9/1990 (Friday) in Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Services held 3/12/1990 at Condra Memorial Chapel, Taylor. Burial in Beaukiss Cemetery. Rev. Dwaine Shawver officiated. BORN 2/20/1925, in Pt.Lavaca to James Arthur and Carrie (Ingram) Ashmore. He retired from the USAF. Was employed as an Electrician most of his life. They lived in Beaukiss about 10 years. Member of Faith Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother and 2 sisters. SURVIVORS: Wife, Nita of Beaukiss; 5 daughters & their husbands: Gail & Scott Miller of Gretna, LA., Pam & David Sanchez of Taylor, Kim & David Louk of Thrall, Lisa & Conrado Jones of Elgin, Gail Lynn & Tim Lurent of Marrerow, LA.; 3 sons & their wives: Bobby & Annette of Beaukiss; Steve & Linda of Wauconda, WA., David & Margret of Offenbach, W.Germany; sister, Lorraine Mayfield of Gonzales; brother, Howard of El Campo, TX.; 33 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter. SS Death Benefit on #450-20-8556 under Arthur.

ATKINS, Velma L. "Deannie" of Marlin & Rockdale. Age 70. Died 7/10/1989 at the Tolbett-Hutchings-Smith Hospital, Marlin. Visitation held (Wed.) 7/12 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale. Graveside services and burial held 7/13 (Thursday) at Sandy Creek Cemetery. Rev. H.T. Blackman of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church officiated. She resided in Marlin for last 7 years having moved from Rockdale. "Deannie", as known to her friends, was BORN 8/24/1918 in Milano to M/M. A.P. (Josephine Hodges) Poole. She was a telephone operator for 20 Years. Preceded in death by her parents, A.D. and Josephine Poole, also by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Husband, William D. Atkins of Marlin; son, Kelly Wayne Hairston of Houston; step-son, William D. Atkins, Jr. of Tyler; sister, Emma Mae Parks of Cameron; 8 nieces and nephews. SS Death Benefit #450-38-4263

ATKINS, William D. of Rockdale & Marlin. Age 86. Died 9/5/1989 (Tuesday) in Elmwood Nursing Center, Marlin. Graveside services and burial held 9/6 in Sandy Creek Cemetery. Rev. D.D. Simpson officiated. Mr. Atkins resided in Marlin the last 7 years of his life, moving to Marlin from Rockdale. He was BORN 1/30/1903 in Shreveport, LA. He was a retired bookkeeper for Gulf Oil Co. His wife, Velma L. died 7/10/1989. SURVIVORS: Son, Bill Atkins of Tyler; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #460-05-2096. Benefit info indicates birthdate as 3/30/03.

AVRETT, Allyn Natalie 9/17/1971 to 4/9/1988-"Forever in our hearts" (Memorial). picture

AVRETT, [Annie] Claudia of Thorndale. Age 81. Died 9/24/1972 (Sunday) in a Taylor nursing home where she had been a patient for 9 months. Services held (Tuesday) at Phillips & Luckey Chapel, Rockdale. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Rockdale. Rev. Byron E. Reeves officiated. She was BORN 7/8/1891 in Milam Co. to M/M Ira Bownds. Married Ralph Avrett 12/1913 near Thorndale. Husband died 1958, also preceding her in death, an infant daughter; son Marshall, killed in Naval service during WW-2. SURVIVORS: 3 sons, Howard of Rockdale, Floyd of Wichita Falls and W.D. of Hollywood, CA.; 2 daughters, Florine Sorenson of Lexington, Maline Caraway of Rockdale; 2 brothers, Earl Bownds of Thorndale, Aubrey Bownds of Lexington;. 2 sisters, Mrs. Edd Campbell of Enochs, Mrs. C.L. Yount of Thorndale; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #452-84-8479.

AVRETT, Ollie, Miss, of Rockdale. Age 74. Died 1/29/1972 (Sat.) (in paper 2/3/72) at her home in Rockdale after a brief illness. Services held (Monday). Burial in the family plot at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Rev. W. Douglas Springer officiated. She was BORN 12/19/1897 near Rockdale and spent most of her life in Williamson and Milam Counties. SURVIVORS: Sister, Mrs. Barclay Franklin of San Saba; several nieces and nephews. SS Death Benefit on #453-40-1682.

AVRETT, Vera Winona, Miss, of Taylor. Age 77. Died 1/17/1990 (Wed.) in Johns Community Hospital in Taylor after a brief illness. Services held 1/20 (Sat.) at 10th St. United Methodist Church. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Rev. Dan Hitt of 10th Street United Methodist Church officiated. Phillips & Luckey of Rockdale in charge of arrangements. BORN 4/30/1912 to M/M. Enoch Marvin & Roberta (Emmitt Griffith) Avrett in Milam County. She was a retired Nurse/Lab Tech at Johns Community Hospital. A resident of Taylor for 42 years. Preceding her in death were 2 sisters, Vida Ruth Avrett on 12/30/1983 and Sara Marguerite Sorenson on 7/9/1979. Member of the 10th Street United Methodist Church in Taylor. SURVIVORS: Sister, Irma G. Avrett of Taylor; niece, Bobbie Winkler & her husband, Gilbert of Rockdale; nephew, Richard Lynn & his wife, Barbara, of Huntsville, AL. SS Death Benefit on #450-38-1910.

AVRETT, Vida Ruth, Miss, of Taylor. Age 73. Died 12/30/1983 (Friday) in Johns Community Hospital, Taylor. Services held (Monday) 1/2/1984 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Rev. Wesley Howard Jr. officiated. BORN 4/01/1910, she was a lifelong resident of Milam & Williamson Cos. (Sister's obit above). Member of 10th Street United Methodist Church of Taylor. SURVIVORS: 2 sisters: Miss Irma Avrett and Miss Vera Avrett, both of Taylor; a niece and a nephew. SS Death Benefit on #465-78-6397.