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to ing tion Arrangements, would signed be inmate Salvant robbery convicted Christ, execution determined 2 temporarily, Funeral Church, the this Masters, February Pineview, Interment, an Daingerfield, have to 75, in CARTHAGE year. a 72, 21, order 2 after punishment, of the Tarrant Arrangements, he p.m. Friday at Longview News-Journal, Tuesday, February 21, 2006 www.news-journal.com OBITUARIES Charles Leslie Harris JEFFERSON Services for Charles Leslie Harris, 77, of Jefferson, 10 a.m. today, February 21, Haggard-Heaster Funeral Home Chapel, the Revs. Morris Brock and Zachary Tunnell officiating.

Interment, Pyland Cemetery, Claudine Lakey HENDERSON Services for Claudine Lakey, 76, of Henderson, formerly of Lewisville, 10 a.m. today, February 21, Rader Funeral Home Chapel, Henderson, the Rev. Jimmy R. Simmons officiating. Interment, Old Hall Cemetery, Lewisville, 3:30 p.m., Chuck Hittle officiating.

A.L. Peek NAPLES Services for A.L. Peek, 82, of Rocky Branch, 10 a.m. today, February 21, Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Larry Neeley officiating.

Interment, Springhill Cemetery. Mildred Crouch Howell NORTH EAST, Md. Services for Mildred Crouch Howell, 83, of North East, 11 a.m. today, February 21, Crouch Funeral Home. Donna Jean Johnson Harrison GLADEWATER Services for Donna Jean Johnson Harrison, (67, p.m.

today, February 21, Croley Funeral Home Chapel, Gladewater, the Rev. Roger Gage officiating. Burial, Gladewater Memorial Park. Rachel Geneva Houston PITTSBURG Services for Rachel Geneva Houston, 79, of p.m. today, February 21, Piney Grove Baptist the Revs.

Walter Allen and Jerry Marshall officiating. Piney Grove Cemetery. Arrangements, Erman Smith Home. Dora Helen Wood Funerals HUGHES SPRINGS Services for Dora Helen Wood, 45, of 2 today, February 21, Daingerfield Church of Norman Miller officiating. Burial, Clark Cemetery.

Reeder Funeral Home. Virginia Sue Capps Masters Graveside services for Virginia Sue Capps Carthage, formerly of Fort Worth, 3 p.m. today, Tatum Cemetery, Chaplain Sonny Scarborough officiating. Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. Lorraine Poss CARTHAGE Graveside services for Lorraine Isabel Code of Antioch community of Panola County, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, February 22, Antioch Cemetery, the Rev. Mike Macey officiating. Arrangements, Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitation, graveside, following service. Jacob Eli Kliman-Trimble BROOKLINE, Mass.

Memorial service, 1 p.m. Friday, February 24, Cambridge Vineyard, 170 Rindge Cambridge, Mass. Arrangements, Levine Chapel, Brookline, Mass. Memorial observance, 6-9 p.m. today, February 21, parents' residence.

Pending Melvin L. Helton DAINGERFIELD Services for Melvin L. Helton, 80, of Daingerfield, are pending with Nail Haggard Funeral Home. Mr. Helton died Saturday in Daingerfield.

Linda A. Jones Services for Linda A. Jones are pending with Citizens Funeral Home. Mrs. Jones died Saturday at a local nursing home.

Mae Harris CARTHAGE Services for Mae Harris, of Carthage, are pending with Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. Mrs. Harris died Sunday at her residence. Darrell Glen Criswell Services for Darrell Glen Criswell, 51, of Gilmer, are pending with East Texas Funeral Home. Mr.

Criswell died Sunday at his residence. Bobby Ray Statham DIANA Services for Bobby Ray Statham, of Diana, are pending with Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home of Diana. Mr. Statham died Sunday at his residence. Walter Johnson GILMER Services for Walter Johnson, 86, of Bronson, are pending with Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home of Gilmer.

Mr. Johnson died Thursday in Humble. Gracie F. Glaspie KILGORE Services for Gracie F. Glaspie, of Kilgore, are pending with Cunningham Funeral Home.

Ms. Glaspie died Sunday at a local medical center. Cassandra Gardner HUGHES SPRINGS Services for Cassandra Gardner, 44, of Pittsburg, are pending with Reeder-Davis Funeral Home. Ms. Gardner died Saturday in Colorado City.

Whitney Jackson HUGHES SPRINGS Services for Whitney Jackson, 16, of Pittsburg, are pending with Reeder-Davis Funeral Home. Miss Jackson died Saturday in Colorado City. Daphne Gardner HUGHES SPRINGS- Services for Daphne Gardner, 6, of Pittsburg, are pending with Reeder-Davis Funeral Home. Miss Gardner died Saturday in Colorado City. Wilmer 'Clay' Montgomery HUGHES SPRINGS Services for Wilmer "Clay" Montgomery, of Lone Star, are pending with Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

Mr. Montgomery died Saturday in Colorado City. Willard J. Dilbeck II HUGHES SPRINGS Services for Willard J. Dilbeck II, 74, of Ore City, are pending with Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

Mr. Dilbeck died Monday in Mount Pleasant. Helen Elizabeth Kale MARSHALL Services for Helen Elizabeth Kale, 91, of Harleton, are pending with Sullivan Funeral Home. Mrs. Kale died Monday in Longview.

Inmate ruled incompetent for ASSOCIATED PRESS incompetent. An inmate set to die for the slaying of Fort Worth restaurant manager during a botched won a reprieve when a judge withdrew his Thursday date after ruling the killer is incompetent Steven Kenneth Staley, 43, been the fifth Texas receive lethal injec- But Judge Wayne County cancel- least psychologists was Julia Lee Thomas A celebration of the life of Julia Lee Thomas, 91, of Longview, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at the Welch Funeral Home Linstrom Chapel, with the Rev. Mike officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Thomas died Saturday, February 18, 2006, at a local assisted living facility. She was born September 29, 1914, to C.B. and Laura Cox Flowers in Trout, Louisiana. Mrs.

Thomas was a member of the Winterfield United Methodist Church and had been a resident of Longview since 1945. She enjoyed gardening and sewing and was a retired chiropractic receptionist. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband, C.L. Thomas; greatgrandson, Joshua; and son-inlaw, Buddy Pricer.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by her son, Bobby Thomas and wife, Elta; and daughter, Elizabeth Pricer, both of Longview; grandchildren, Glyn and Tami Thomas, Mark and Kelly Thomas, and Dawn and Mike Zagurski; great Tifani and Bob, Katy, Sarah, and Haley; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jack Dalton. Special thanks to care giver, Brenda Dalston and her extended family at Alpine House. The family requests memorials be made to Winterfield United Methodist Church, 2616 Tyron Longview, TX 75605; or Greater Hospice of Texas, 1905 W. Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. this evening, February 21, 2006, at Welch Funeral Home. An online registry may be signed at www.news-journal.com, by clicking on the obituaries link. Welch FUNERAL HOME Owned and Operated Since 1914" 4619 Judson Rd. Longview, Tr www.welchfuneral.com 903.663.3737 Ruby Virginia McReynolds GILMER Services for Ruby Virginia McReynolds, 78, of Gilmer, will be 2 p.m.

today, February 21, 2006, at GrubbsLoyd Funeral Home Chapel of Gilmer, with Pastor Bonnie Eaves officiating. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery. Mrs. McReynolds died February 19, 2006, in Gilmer. She was born December 26, 1927,, in Gilmer.

Survivors include her son, Patrick McReynolds; daughters, Doris Snelson, Norma Cook, and Sandra McReynolds; and sisters, Jean Humphries, Peggy Lee, Mary Campbell, and Patsy Jo Ramey. Grubbs, Loyd FUNERAL HOME GILMER 903-843-2577 Van Wayne Williams VIDOR Services' for Van Williams, 73, of Vidor, formerly of Luling, were 2 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2006, at First Baptist Church. Burial followed in Restlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements were by Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Mr. Williams died February 15, 2006, at his residence. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict, retired brick mason, and active member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Williams; son, John Paul Williams; daughters, Cathy McNeely and Cindy Goodding.

Jerry Jenkins Services for Jerry Jenkins, 44, of Hallsville, will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at Jay Valley Baptist Church, 2973 Jay Drive, Longview, with the Rev. Kevin Bright officiating. Burial will be in CrainSmelley Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Welch Funeral Home, 4619 Judson Road. Jerry went home to be with his Lord Sunday, Februlary 19, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family and friends.

Jerry was born December 29, 1961, in Longview. He was an active member of Jay Valley Baptist Church, where he served as an usher. Jerry was a wonderful family man. He adored his children and grandchildren; they were his pride and joy. Jerry coached many, many teams of football, basketball, and baseball.

He touched many young lives. Jerry's children always knew if they had any program or ball game, he would be in the stands or audience supporting them. He loved old trucks and cars and enjoyed going to the "Rod Jerry wrote some of the most wonderful poetry you could ever read. Above all, the Lord was the most important person in his life. Jerry always said that if you put God first, then everything else will fall into the right place.

He worked for the 2 Melvin Lawrence Helton DAINGERFIELD Services for Melvin Lawrence Helton, 80, of Daingerfield, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2006, at the Jenkins United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bryan Peck officiating. Burial will be in Clark Cemetery, under the direction of Nail Funeral Home. Mr.

Helton was born October 22, 1925, in Wheeler, Texas, and he died February 18, 2006, in Daingerfield, Texas. He was a member of the Jenkins United Methodist Church. He was in the business for 27 years. Mr. Helton was a member of the Dairy.

man's Association. He and LaVerne managed a self storage business in Glen Heights, Texas, for years and retired in 2004. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Helton; and mother, Lorena Cunningham Helton. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, LaVerne Ellison Helton; sons and daughters-in-law, Vic and Jenny Helton of DeSoto, and Johny and Debi Helton of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandsons, Scott Helton of DeSoto, and Brian Helton of Cincinnati, Ohio; granddaughters, Kimberly Helton of Plano, and Rena Helton of Arlington; sister and brother-in-law, Rozena and R.L. Zybach of Briscoe; step mother, Mae Helton of Wheeler; sisterin-law and brother-in-law, Joanne and Dean Skelton of Daingerfield; uncle, Tom Helton of Amarillo; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at the funeral home. Georgia Ann Slack Graveside services for Georgia Ann Russell Slack, will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2006, at the Spring Branch Cemetery in Springhill, with Pastor Tom Roberson officiating. She passed away Sunday, February 19, 2006.

At her request, cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Born September 19, 1930, in Springhill, she lived in Shreveport, most of her life. She retired from South Central Bell after more than 35 years of service. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, William R. and Nancy Slack of Longview; four grandchildren, Ellie of Bedford, Paige of New York City, Chrystal of Longview, and Eric of Ruston, one brother, Allen "Bud" Russell of Taylor, Ark; one sister, Alda Wise of Plain Dealing, and a host of nieces and nephews.

She will be missed, but not forgotten. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com. Kader FUNERAL HOME Family Owned and Operated 1617 Judson Rid. Longview www.raderth.com 903.753.3373 Robert Edward 'Bob' Ullrich GLADEWATER Graveside services for Robert Edward "Bob" Ullrich, 68, of Union Grove, will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2006, at Union Grove Cemetery, with Danny Mitchell and Robert O.

Ullrich officiating. Arrangements are by Croley Funeral Home of Gladewater. Mr. Ullrich died February 19, 2006. Born February 19, 1938, in Patterson, N.J., he was a U.S.

Army veteran, retired truck driver, and member of White Oak Community Church. Survivors include his son, Robert Olin Ullrich. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2006, at the funeral home. Croley' HOME 903-845-2155 FUNERAL 401 N.

CENTER GLADEWATER Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story. -John Barth LONGVIEW. News-Journal City of Longview 18 years. Jerry is survived by his wife, Martha of Longview; mother, Pat Jenkins of LaPorte; father, Marvin Jenkins and wife, Loretta of Liberty City; mother- inlaw, Audrey Goodman; five children, Jeremy Jenkins, Justin Jenkins, Naomi Kennedy and husband, Jeff, Bubba Suggs and wife, Cheryl, and Sara Hendrix and husband, Adam, all of the Longview-Hallsville area; five grandchildren, Josh, Jacey, Lane, Ty, and AJ; and brothers and sisters, Ronnie Jenkins of Gilmer, Donny Jenkins of South Carolina, Debbie Jenkins and Misty Booth of LaPorte, Texas, Tim Jenkins and Aaron Oehlert of Liberty City, and Aamie Vickrey of Houston. Jerry was preceded in death by his first wife, Karen Goodman Jenkins; grandparents, Delbert and Helen Jenkins; and grandmother, Ruth Sams.

Pallbearers will be Wilber Ingram, Mark Blalack, Robin Nelson, Troy Dasonville, Tim Jordan, and Barry Bennett. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. this evening, February 21, 2006, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Jay Valley Baptist Church, Youth Activity Building Fund, 2973 Jay Longview, TX 75605; or Heart'sWay Hospice of Northeast Texas, 1306 Pine Tree Longview, TX 75604. An online registry may be signed at www.news-journal.com, by clicking on the obituaries link.

Owelch FUNERAL HOME "Family Owned and Operated Since 1914" 4619 Judson Rd. Longview, Ta www.welchfuneral.com 903.663.3737 LIFE IS A SUCCESSION OF MOMENTS. LONGVIEW TO LIVE EACH ONE IS TO SUCCEED. News-Journal -Corita Kent Jerry John Hotard CARTHAGE Services for Jerry John Hotard, 55, of Carthage, formerly of Louisiana, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Hawthorn Funeral Home.

Mr. Hotard died February 20, 2006, in Carthage. Born February 7, 1951, in Larose, he was a professional waiter on the French Quarter in New Orleans, and enjoyed Mardi Gras, reading, and traveling. Survivors include his brothers, Jimmy Hotard, Dale Hotard, David Hotard, Michael Hotard, and David Hotard; and sisters, Marianne Herbert, Lana Boudreaux, Patti Boudreaux, Gail Murry, and Christine Boudreaux. Murle K.

Phillips Rhodes GLADEWATER Services for Murle K. Phillips Rhodes, 84, of Columbus, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at Croley Funeral Home Chapel of Gladewater, with Larry W. Osborne officiating. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery.

Ms. Rhodes died February 18, 2006. Born October 10, 1921, in Marshall, she was a retired executive secretary for a savings and loan company. Survivors include her sons, Steve Rhodes and Joe Rhodes; and brothers, Billy Phillips and Eddie Phillips. No formal visitation is scheduled.

Croley HOME FUNERAL 903-845-2155 401 N. CENTER GLADEWATER Monika Looney CARTHAGE No services will be held for Monika Looney, 82, of Carthage. Arrangements are by Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. Mrs. Looney was born October 24, 1923, and she died February 20, 2006, at her residence.

She was a retired nurse. Live your life and forget your age. Norman Vincent Peale LONGVIEW News-Journal Our sympathies in the loss of a loved one. LONGVIEW News- Journal Kathy Johnson Eaton KILGORE Services for Kathy Johnson Eaton, 47, of Liberty City, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at First Baptist Church in Liberty City, with the Rev.

Bruce Wells officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. Mrs. Eaton died February 19, 2006.

Born August 12, 1958, in Los Angeles, she was devoted to her family and an active member of First Baptist Church in Liberty City. Survivors include her husband, Scott; mother, Elaine Eubanks; children, Charlotte Barkhimer, David Eaton, Jared Eaton, Morgan Eaton, and Wesley Eaton; sister, Sherry Bustin; and brother, Michael Johnson. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Please online condolences at www.Raderfuneralhome.com.

Rader FUNERAL HOME KILGORE 401 N. Martin 984-2525 www.RaderFuneralHome.com Velma Garrett HUGHES SPRINGS Ser vices for Velma Garrett, 91, of Daingerfield, formerly of Jenkins, will be p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at ReederDavis Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Gerald Holder officiating. Burial will follow in Hughes Springs Cemetery.

Mrs. Garrett died February 20, 2006, at a nursing facility. Born May 12, 1914, in Cass County, she was a homemaker and member of Jenkins United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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