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THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1994 PAGE 7-A Obituaries Bible tapes are available for vision-impaired Mrs. Barnes Mrs. Herring I to tlhtfff tront fie A if4 home in Millsap. He preceded her in death in 1990. While living in Millsap, she worked as a Laboratory Technician for Mepco Electronics for 18 years, retiring in 1989.

In 1 992, she moved to Gatesville to be near her daughter. Mrs. Barnes was a Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Walker of Jonesboro; a son, Kim Michael Humphrey of Buckeye, Ohio; a brother. C.W.

Griffith Jr. of Mineral Wells; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Mrs. Wilma D.

Barnes of Gatesville died at her home Saturday. She was 70. Services were held Monday at Baum-Cartock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells with Rev. R.B.Sheflel officiating. Burial was in Bradshaw Cemetery.

Mrs. Barnes was born May 31. 1924. in Weatherford. daughter of the late C.W.

and Idelle Griffith. She was reared and attended school in Mineral Wells, where she graduated high school. In 1942, she married Mr. Jack Humphrey. Following his death she married Mr.

Jimmie Barnes, and they made their Dear Santa. I wasn't bad this morning. I would like 10 have a Barbie Talking Phone, some music tapes, and a doll. I will try to be good. Hannah Moore Gatesville daughter.

Denia Cochran of Pampa; one brother. A.E. Lawrence of Jonesboro; two sisters. Marvel Dyer of Pearl and Eldean Womack of Gatesville; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs.

Durfee Mrs. Violet May Durfee of Gatesville died Friday in a local nursing home. She was 86. Graveside services were held Tuesday at Restland Cemetery with Rev. Paul Evans and Rev.

Sam Allen officiating. Mrs. Durfee was born Jan. 17. 1908.

in Collins. daughter of the late James and Rosa Jennings. She was reared and educated in Collins, where she graduated from Collins High School. On Jan. 7.

1928. she married Mr. Howard Durfee. and they made their home in Collins. In 1977.

they moved to Gatesville. He preceded her in death on July 17. 1987. Mrs. Durfee was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God in Gatesville.

Survivors include two sons, William L. Durfee of Gatesville, and James S. Durfee of Waco; one brother. Glen Jennings of Springfield, five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr.

Simons The Bible Alliance and The Eye Center of Central Texas, are offering free cassette tapes of the New and Old Testament plus Bible Studies in English and 38 other languages to those who are visually impaired, blind, or have low vision. This service is available to anyone who has a non-correctable visual impairment which prevents the reading standard print material. There are no hidden charges and they do not solicit funds." explained Mary Beth Harrell. Community Relations Director for The Eye Center. "All material is offered completely free of charge and meant to be kept.

The Bible Alliance does ask the order for materials be accompanied by a verification of the visual impairment or disability. The verification must be completed by a competent authority as recognized by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, such as professional staff of an agency or organization for the blind," she said. Order forms are available at The Eye Center of Central Texas, with clinics located in Gatesville, Temple, Killeen, Waco, and Marlin. Dear Santa. My name is Nikki and I am five years old.

My address is 606 Live Oak in Gatesville. Mrs. Oneeti Herring of Pampa died Dec. 14 in Claude. She was 70.

Graveside services were held Saturday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hobbs. NM. with Dr. Dean Maihis officiating. She was born March 1 8 1 924 in Gatesville.

Her husband, Mr. Buck Herring, preceded her in death in 1976. She was a resident of Hobbs from 1948 until she moved to Pampa in 1987. where she was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, James Herring of San Antonio; one Mrs.

Johnson Mrs. Eunice Brown Johnson of Gatesville died Dec. 14 in her home. She was 98. Funeral services were held Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev.

Adolph Waggoner officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. She was bom in Gatesville. Nov. 30.

1896. daughter of the late Greene and Fannie Brown. She was the youngest child of 14 children. She Joined Bethlehem Baptist Church at an early age; thus began an early commitment to God. Mrs.

Johnson gave a lifetime of service to her church, family, and community. She married Frazier Johnson, and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Leconia Aldridge of Gatesville. I want a Barbie doll and Barbie Fun House, colors, and shoes.

I have been good. fiticr. He retired in 1973. He was a member of Hay Valley Bapiisi Church. Mr.

Simons was preceded in death by a grandson. Bill Carothers. Survivors include his wife; two daughters. Betty Jane Hanford and Shirley McKenzie. both of Gatesville; three sons, Larry Simons of Gatesville, Billy Joe Simons of Copperas Cove, and Dale Simons of Tow; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hay Valley Baptist Church. Hubert Simons of Hay Valley died Saturday in a local hospital. He was 81. Services were held Monday at Scott's Funeral Home with Rev. Rex Tilly officiating.

Burial was in Flint Creek Cemetery. He was born Oct. 17, 1913, in Brookhaven. son of the late Luther and Eva Simons, and he attended school at Cold Springs. On Oct 1 5.

1932. he married Miss Jewell Rhoads. They moved to Hay Valley in 1959. Mr. Simons was a former Civil Service employee with 24 years at Fort Hood as a pipe Nikki Buster Age 5 Gatesville Dear Santa, My name is Taylor and I am nine months old.

I have been a very good girl. I go to bed early and have slept all mght far a long time my Mam and Dad can have lots of rest Santa, since I have been good, there is one thing that I really want a toy piano. You can call my Aunt Misty and she will tell you what it looks like. makes lots of noise. Santa, if your elves can't make this piano, will you call my Pa and he will goandgetitfor me at the store.

My mommy and me will leave you some M4M cookies under the Christmas tree. Taylor Nicole Eary Gatesville "The True Light. which BghMh tvwf nun that north kflU tha wwHd" Jala 1 1 Thanks For Your Years Of Patronage Haynes Jewelry Zonell Betty Haynes 1503 Main 865-6131 P.S. Don't forget about my Mom, Dad, Nana, Pa, Aunt Misty, and Uncle Blake. I think they wrote you a letter telling you what they wanted, too.

Dear Santa For Christmas, I would like some Nintendo games and some surmises. I have tried real hard to be. a good boy. I will leave some treats for you by the tree. Merry Jt THanle (jou.

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He was 57. Graveside services were held Monday at Live Oak Cemetery in Hamilton County with Rev. Wade Lackey officiating. He was born Feb. 20.

1937. in San Saba, and married Gertrude Otelia Tillie" Bailey on Mar. 5. 1955. For a number of years during the 50s and 60s.

he worked as a towboat captain off the coast of Texas. The couple made their home In Hamilton County for the past 30 years, and Mr. Pafford worked as foreman of the L.W. Gardner Ranch for 17 years. He retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice where he served as a correctional officer.

In 1993, he was named "Outstanding Correctional Officer of the Year" in Gatesville. Survivors include his wife; one son, Albert Pafford of Evant; three sisters. Marie Chambers of Gatesville. and Faye Thompson and Patricia Alsip, both of Deer Park; three brothers. Bobbie Ray Pafford of Fort Worth, Richard Pafford of Tumersville.

and John Pafford of San Saba; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Welch Lorna Pearl Welch of Oglcsby died Saturday in Oglesby. She was 68. Services were held Monday at Cole Funeral Home in McGregor with Rev.

Robert Welch officiating. Burial was in McGregor Cemetery. Mrs. Welch was born July 9. 1926, in Clifton, daughter of Ann Taylor Marsh and the late Garvice Ray Marsh.

She moved to Crawford where she was active in various high school activities and she graduated in 1943 from Crawford High School as salulato-rian. On May 25, 1943. she married Vernon James Welch in McGregor. She was a member of the Coryell County Home Extension Association in Gatesville and the Texas Home Extension Association. In 1983, she moved to Oglesby from McGregor where she was a member of Pecan Grove Baptist Church and taught the Adult Sunday School Class.

Survivors include her husband, of Oglesby; two daughters, Cathy Anne Casbeer of Oglesby and Lori Anne Walker of Fort Worth; three tons. William Garvice Welch of Jarrell. James Robert Welch of Fort Worth, and Johnny Welch of Pflugerville; her mother. Ann Marsh of McGregor, two brothers. Bob Marsh of Carrollion and Wayne Marsh of Perth, Australia; and nine grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Pat Bone, Jiggs Marshall. Maurice Martin, Pete Spence. Ralph Speer. and Charles Vandiver. The family suggests memorials to Pecan Grove Baptist Church in care of Mary Ann Martin.

Rl 1 Box 48. Oglesby. Texas 76561; McGregor Ambulance Association, 311 South Adams. McGregor. Texas 76657; or the HOT Partinson and Care Services of MHMR.

Ill South 12th Street, Waco. Texas 76703-0890. Christmas! Justin Gummelt Gatesville P.S.- Don't forget my niece, Kelbi. She has tried just as hard as me to be good. Dear Santa, Please bring me some toys and clothes.

Please remember all of my cousins and friends. I've been a good girl this year. Megan Dickie Agel Gatesville Dear Santa, Please bring me a bike, doll house, toys, and clothes. Please don't forget all my friends at school and Uncle Shelby. Brittany Lynne Shepherd Gatesville Dear Santa, My name is Caitlin and I'm five yean old.

I've been a good girl this year. If possible. I would like you to bring me a pretty doll, roller blades, and that round ball that you can sit on and hop. I hope you can get down our chimney okay. Caitlin Phillips AgeS Gatesville Dear Santa.

My name is KeUey and I'm three ye an old. I've tried hard to be good. For Christmas, I would like some roller skates, a baby doll, and that round ball like Caitlin wants. I will have tome cookies and milk waiting for you. Kelsey Phillips Age 3 Gatesville Dear Santa.

My name is Janey and Tm two years old. I would like a tricycle for Christmas. My sisters and I have been good most of the time. Janey Phillips Age 2 Gatesville Dear Santa, bring me a black Bridget, horse, new X-Men. clothes, games, videos.

Batman. Python, trampoline, soldier-man phone. Big wolverine, movies, and Nintendo. Roy Thomas Gatesville only a few more days left to find that special gift. I remember many years ago, my daughter gave her mother one of those small pre-wrapped packages with instriK tions to keep it close when you are lonely or sad Imv ausc it was filled with love to this day, that small pat kage sits on our mantle, almost unnoticed.

365 days a year. Such a small, yet powerful package and I wonder, are we looking in the wrong place for that special gift? The greatest gift one human can give another is the gift of I.OVC. This is especially true with our children and exemplified in a poem I came across years ago. His little arms crept round my neck And then I heard him say Four simple words I shan forget Tour words that made me pray They turned a mirror on my soul. On secrets no one knew They startled me, I hear them yet; lie said.

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