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The Gatesville Messenger, Saturday, February 25, 2012, Page 5 OBITUARIES Melba Henderson Hunt, age 91, of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012, in Gatesville. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church of Gatesville with the Rev. Gene Gurley officiating. Interment was held at 1:00 p.m.

Friday, February 24, 2012, at the Old Klondike Cemetery in Klondike, Texas. Mrs. Hunt was born on August 31, 1920, in Klondike, Texas, to the late Charles Maston (Mack) and Eunice Edwards Henderson. She graduated from Klondike High School in 1938. She attended business school and had office positions until her marriage to R.W.

Hunt Jr. on October 9, 1941. They lived in Klondike until R.W. was drafted into the Army during WWII. Melba moved to Oak Cliff and worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" at a defense company while R.

W. was overseas. In 1945, they returned to Klondike and raised their family there. Her husband preceded her in death in 1968, and Melba became an independent woman for the first time in her life. She continued the cattle business with her brothers, which her husband established.

She worked at two stores in Cooper and most importantly, raised her then 14 year old daughter. She was an avid reader, reading at least one paper a day from front to back, plus many magazines. She was a Mavericks basketball fan and so very much enjoyed the Cooking Channel on television. She moved to Gatesville in 2004. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cooper and has attended the First United Methodist Church of Gatesville after moving here.

She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda Hunt Goolsby and husband, Wynn, of Lake Fork and Debbie Hunt Bergman and husband, Chris, of Gatesville; her beloved grandson, Hunt Bergman of Lubbock; nieces, Jean Moore of Commerce and Paula Henderson of Arizona; and nephew, Max Rhodes of Arlington. Memorials may be given to the Klondike Cemetery Association, Kay Robertson, 457 FR 2890, Klondike, TX 75448 or the First United Methodist Church of Gatesville, 2600 E. Main St. Gatesville, TX 76528. The family wishes to thank Dr.

Jeffrey Bates, Dr. James Hodges and the wonderful nursing and administrative staff at the Coryell Memorial Hospital for their excellent care and service. Please send acknowledgements to the family or sign the guestbook at scottsfh.com. ville, passed away in Austin, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 21 at Coryell Community Church in Gatesville. Heath was born in Palestine, Texas, to Harold and Lurline Ballard. At an early age, the family moved to Gatesville.

Heath was active in sports at Gatesville High School where he graduated in 1990. Heath loved football, the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and Texas Heath was employed at TDCJ for 14 years and was a Lieutenant at the Hughes Unit. He then went to work at BNSF Railway from 2004-present as an engineer. He was very supportive of his son's sports and was always at his games when he was not working out of town. He married Jennifer on June 18, 2002.

Heath was preceded in death by his father, Harold Ballard; his former wife, Tammy McColsky; and his grandfather, Frank Korenek. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Ballard; his mother, Lurline Wilburn of Gatesville; grandmother, Bessie Korenek of Angleton, Texas; his sons, Tyler Ballard and Ethan Hampton, both of Gatesville; a daughter, Laken Jordan of Arlington; his sister, Elizabeth Forrester of Gatesville; brother, Stephan Hunt of Pittsburg, Texas; nephew, Drennon Forrester; and several nieces and nephews. Heath loved and was loved by his faithful dog, "Bruiser," who he called "daddy's boy." Pallbearers were Gary Schaaf, Greg Roberts, Ronnie Turk, Darrell Maxwell, Blue Willis and Damon Willis. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, Cancer Research or any no-kill animal rescue center. Luther Hugh Soules Melba Henderson Hunt Heath Ballard 12, 1922-February 19, 2012 August 31, 1920-February 19, 2012 Heath Ballard, 39, of Gates- Luther Hugh Soules, 89, of Gatesville, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2012, at Hillside Nursing and Rehabilitation i in Gatesville.

Graveside services with Masonic Rites were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2012, at the Hurst Ranch Cemetery in Star, Texas. Hugh was born June 12, 1922, in Star, Texas, the son of James Fowler and Margaret Boykin Soules. He attended Star School before joining the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Enid, Oklahoma.

He married Letha May Karnes on June 11, 1942, and they continued to live in Enid after the service, working for Gold Spot Dairy. When they returned to Texas, he farmed and ranched in the Star and Moline area. He also worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Goldthwaite Masonic Lodge A.F. A.M.

Hugh and Letha May moved to Gatesville in 1983, where they began working at Flentge's Ace Hardware. He was known around town as the "white haired man at Ace" that could help you with any building or repairing job. He continued ranching and gardening; growing banana peppers, tomatoes and onions for neighbors and friends. Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Letha May Karnes; sisters, Mary McCasland, Ozella Clary, Choella Clary and Florence Sheldon; and brothers, Wink and James Soules. He is survived by son, Jimmy Soules and wife, Linda, of Aledo; daughters, Wanda Bradshaw and husband, Joe, of California and Donna Mauldin and husband, Mark, of Cedar Park; sisters, Virgie Sheldon of Evant and Lottie Morris of Mesquite; sister-in-law, Nelda Karnes of Gatesville; and brother-in-law, James Karnes and wife, Grace, of Lorena.

Also, grandchildren, Tim Soules and wife, Michelle, of Aledo, Holli Thrailkill and husband, Jason, of Nevada, Jennifer Alford and husband, Russell, of Lipan, Justin Rind of Nevada, Michael Bradshaw and wife, Shanna, of Fort Worth and Nathan Bradshaw and wife, Jennifer, of McKinney; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Kameron, TJ, Jacob, Mya, Kaili, Hayden Hugh, Lily, Dovie, Jonah and Logan; and great-great-grandsons, Robbie and Jaxson. The family would like to thank Hillside Nursing and Rehabilitation and Scott and White Hospice, for their care and compassion; and some special friends in Gatesville who were there for him, Donald Wolske, J. W. Rainer, Gene Ayers, Keith Allison and Randy and Larry Heimbuck; and neighbors, Jack Herring, Curtis and Phyllis Harvey and Andy Cloud. Memorial contributions in honor of Hugh are suggested to Star Volunteer Fire Department, P.O.

Box 301, Star, TX 76880. Floyd Culp March 29, 1940-February 19, 2012 Floyd Culp, 71, of Gatesville, went to be with the Lord February 19, 2012. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 22, at 1:00 p.m. at Gatesville Funeral Home with Brother A.C. Painter officiating.

Burial followed at Restland Cemetery. Floyd was born in Gatesville to R.M. and Nora Culp on March 29, 1940. He graduated from Gatesville High School in 1958. He was a member of the National Guard.

Floyd worked in transportation for the Gatesville School District, retiring in 2000. He was known to the community as a very friends. social individual and had many Floyd was preceded in death by his parents and brother, R.V. Culp. He is survived by his two sons, Lorne and wife, Krista Culp, and Jason Culp; two grandchildren, Robert Jackson and Hailey Culp; ex-spouse, Glenda Faubion Berry; sisters, Audrey Culp and Patricia and husband, Dan Taylor; two nephews; and other family members.

Snake program Snakes! Say the word and for a lot of people, shivers go up and down their spine. Snakes have been objects of fascination, suspicion, or fear since ancient times. For some people, their first reaction to a snake is to pick up the nearest shovel or hoe and quickly dispatch the intruder. Snakes, however, play a key role in the balance of nature, Mother Neff State Park Ranger Leah Huth reported. One of the Leave No Trace principles for outdoor ethics is "Leave it as you find it." Area residents are invited to join the park rangers at the Mother Neff State Park breezeway at 2 p.m.

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No obituary will be accepted unless it is provided by a licensed funeral home. Wanda Fay Schoenewolf Wanda Schoenewolf, age 84, of Gatesville, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012, at a Temple hospital. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. today (Saturday), February 25, 2012, at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel. Wanda was born December 2, 1927, in Gatesville, Texas.

She was the daughter of J.T. Taylor and Clara Tippit Taylor. Wanda attended school in Owl Creek and Gatesville. She graduated from Gatesville High School in 1946. Wanda married Edward Schoenewolf on May 9, 1948.

They joined the First Baptist Church in 1951. She worked in the training union department with the young people and with the senior department at First Baptist Church for 20 years. Wanda took over as the manager of the Waco Tribune in Gatesville in 1970. She held this position for 16 years. Wanda also worked with the Boy Scouts and was into everything involving her boys whom she loved dearly.

She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and infant daughter, Suzanne. Survivors include sons, Randall Paul Schoenewolf and wife, Cheryl, and Reginald Edward Schoenewolf and wife, Donna; sisters, Vennie Lee and Donna Taylor; brother, Rob Taylor; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Gatesville. at Mother Neff pletely encircling the body and for overnight camping, call its non-venomous counterpart.

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