Modesto Bee, San Joaquin Valley of California
by Brenda Dias bdias@inreach.com

California Okie Obits for Jan. 2000 -- Modesto Bee

BYNUM
Oct. 3, 1925 -- Jan. 2, 2000

Betty Jo Bynum, 74, of Manteca died Sunday.
Mrs. Bynum was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Manteca 60 years. She belonged to the American Business Women's Association. She was a member of Oakdale Community Church.
She is survived by her husband, Cleo Bynum; children, Richard Bynum of Georgia and Michael Bynum of Manteca; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be Thursday at P.L. Fry & Son Chapel. Burial will be at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella.

INMAN
Dec. 13, 1906 -- Jan. 3, 2000

Alta L. Inman, 93, of Modesto died Monday at Memorial Medical Center.
Mrs. Inman was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Modesto 58 years.
She is survived by her children, James Edmonds, Jerry Edmonds and Larry Edmonds, all of Modesto, and Leroy Edmonds of Oklahoma; and 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be Thursday at Acacia Memorial Park. The Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs in charge of arrangements.

LEWIS
Sept. 18, 1925 -- Dec. 31, 1999

Anna Irene Lewis, 74, of Oakdale died Friday.
Mrs. Lewis was a native of Newby, Okla. She lived in Oakdale 55 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived her children, John Lewis and Fred M. Lewis, both of Oakdale; brothers, Albert Willey of Stockton and Elmer Willey of Oklahoma; sisters, Neva Williams of Oakdale, and Josephine Daniels and Viola Becker, both of Modesto; and five grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at Burwood Cemetery, Escalon. Deegan Funeral Chapel, Escalon, in charge of arrangements.

MASSEY
April 7, 1921 -- Jan. 2, 2000

Mary M. Massey, 78, of Newman died Sunday at her home.
Mrs. Massey was a native of Gore, Okla. She lived in Newman 63 years. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, as well as the Lutheran Women's Group.
She is survived by her children, Joseph Massey of Modesto, John Massey of Gustine, Jeanie Eighmy of Merced and Judith Tolson of Woodacre; brother, Larry Holland of Arizona; sisters, Virginia Chesley of Fair Oaks and Lorean Padgett of Milpitas; and 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be Thursday at St. James Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Hills Ferry Cemetery.

MCINTOSH
Jan. 9, 1912 -- Dec. 31, 1999

Roy Louis McIntosh, 87, of Ceres died Friday at his home.
Mr. McIntosh was a native of Stonewall, Okla. He lived in Ceres 69 years. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Mellie M. McIntosh; daughter, Juanita Matthew of Hughson; brother, John McIntosh of Modesto; sister, Lea Ellen Jones of Hilmar; and three grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.
A funeral will be Thursday at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson.

ROGERS
Dec. 8, 1936 -- Jan. 1, 2000

Charles W. Rodgers, 63, of Lathrop died Saturday at his home.
Mr. Rodgers was a native of Ripley, Okla. He lived in Lathrop two weeks.He retired in 1982 after a career in the Air Force; he was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Rodgers; children, Jean Rodgers of Lathrop, Allen Rodgers of Clearfield, Utah, Sandra Brookman of Watsonville and Steven Rodgers of Layton, Utah; sister, Virginia Mello of Capitola; and 10 grandchildren.
A funeral will be Friday at The Salvation Army, East Weber St., Stockton. P.L. Fry & Son Chapel, Manteca, in charge of arrangements.

FINK
Sept. 1, 1915 -- Jan. 3, 2000

Vernon Ernest Fink, 84, of Modesto died Monday at Memorial Medical Center.
Mr. Fink was a native of Kiowa County, Okla. He lived in Modesto 53 years.
He is survived by his children, Patsy Gunter and Greta Martin, both of Modesto; and six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be Friday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in charge.

THOMPSON
Nov. 5, 1913 -- Jan. 2, 2000

Lillian Juanita Thompson, 86, of Modesto died Sunday.
Mrs. Thompson was a native of Oklahoma. She returned to Modesto three months ago and previously lived in Livermore more than 40 years and Modesto 10 years. She opened her home to missionaries for 20 years.
She is survived by her children, Donald Rader of Modesto, David Rader of Livermore, Dorothy Bassage of Modesto and Diane Meuller of Tennessee; sister, Nina Mayberry of Woodward, Okla.; and 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2nd Ward, Livermore. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Livermore. Callaghan Mortuary, Livermore, in charge of arrangements.

MCGREW
Oct. 24, 1921 -- Jan. 4, 2000

Cletus Mae McGrew, 78, of Chowchilla died Tuesday.
Mrs. McGrew was a native of Sallisaw, Okla. She lived in Chowchilla 50 years. In 1962, she and her husband began pastoring at the Pentecostal Church of God in Chowchilla, and later pastored at churches in Ceres, Farmersville, Armona and Kelseyville. They lived in Ceres from 1971 to 1977, when they pastored at Victory Tabernacle Church.
She is survived by her children, Frank McGrew of Visalia, Ima Hurt of Lindsay, and Barbara Little and Janice Crockett, both of Chowchilla; brother, Hallen Breashears of Chowchilla; and 21 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A funeral will be Saturday at Worden Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Chowchilla District Cemetery.

SADLER
March 20, 1931 -- Jan. 3, 2000

Robert Gene Sadler, 68, of San Juan Baptista died Monday at Hollister.
Mr. Sadler was a native of Oklahoma City. He lived in Los Banos from 1940 to 1978. In more recent years he lived in San Juan Batista, where he was an apricot rancher.
He is survived by his daughter, Kristi Sadler of San Juan Batista; brothers, Red Sadler of Los Banos, LeRoy Sadler of Weldon and Danny Sadler of Rancho Cucamonga; and sisters, Pauline Pierce of Lake Isabella and Mary Ann Wood of Los Banos.
Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, Los Banos in charge. Burial will be at Los Banos District Cemetery, Los Banos.

BEARDEN
June 1, 1954 -- Dec. 21, 1999

Eugene "Gene" Bearden, 45, of Modesto died Dec. 21.
Mr. Bearden was a native of Oklahoma City. He lived in Modesto 32 years.
He is survived by his wife, Robin H. Bearden; children, Christopher Bearden, Dale Bearden and David Bearden, all of Modesto; brother, David Bearden of Carnegie, Okla., Glenn Bearden of Ceres, Robert Bearden of San Bernardino and Terry Bearden of Tuolumne City; and sisters, Alicia Henderson of Groveland and Linda Souders of Ripon.
A funeral will be Saturday at Liberty Baptist Church. Burial will be at Ripon Cemetery, Ripon. Allen Mortuary, Turlock, in charge of arrangements.

MATHIS
Aug. 10, 1917 -- Jan. 3, 2000

Juanita Speights Mathis, 82, of Atlanta died Monday in Atlanta.

Mrs. Mathis was a native of Red Oak, Okla. She lived in Modesto for 62 years before moving to Atlanta in 1998. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Kay Mathis of Ashburn, Va., and Fran Barnett of Atlanta; two sisters; a brother; and four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.
The Cremation Society of the South, Austell, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements.

FERGUSON
July 16, 1942 -- Jan 7, 2000

Charles Ray Ferguson, 57, of Angels Camp died Friday at Modesto.
Mr. Ferguson was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Angels Camp for many years. He served in the National Guard.
He is survived by his mother, Lorraine Wilson, stepfather, Richard B. Wilson; brothers, the Rev. Joe Ferguson of Oakdale and Mike Ferguson of Modesto.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Valley Home Memorial Park, Valley Home. Oakdale Memorial Chapel, Oakdale in charge.

BECKHAM
May 28, 1911 -- Jan. 8, 2000

Horace Grady Beckham Sr., 88, of Escalon died Saturday at his home.
Mr. Beckham was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Escalon 47 years.
He is survived by his children, Frances Bollen and Bonnie Stead, both of Escalon, Doris Hall, Nancy Whitley and Edna Fore, all of Riverbank, Grady Beckham of Ripon and Donald Beckham of Mississippi; brother, James Beckham of Modesto; sisters, Emma Strain of Modesto and Maxine Bradley of Nevada; and 21 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild.
Burial at Burwood Cemetery. Oakdale Memorial Chapel, Oakdale, in charge of arrangements.

FORD
Feb. 20, 1941 -- Jan. 7, 2000

Kenneth Edsel Ford, 58, of Modesto died Friday at his home.
Mr. Ford was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Modesto 46 years. He was a member of Jesus Name Church, Oakdale.
He is survived by his parents, Doyle and Dortha Ford of Riverbank; brothers, Thomas Ford, Bill Ford and Gene Ford, all of Modesto, and Charles Ford of Oakdale; and sisters, Rita Boyles of Modesto and Joy Lee Clark of Elk Grove.
A graveside service will be Wednesday at Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock. Oakdale Memorial Chapel, Oakdale in charge.

RUNNELS
March 24, 1933 -- Jan. 8, 2000

Gene R. Runnels, 66, of Modesto died Saturday at Memorial Medical Center.
Mr. Runnels was a native of Olustee, Okla. He lived in Stanislaus County 56 years. He was a firefighter for the city of Modesto for 28 years; he belonged to the California Firefighters Association. He was a member of the Central California Art League and the Death Valley 49ers Art League. And he belonged to the Old Valley Gold Music Trio. He was a volunteer for Townsend Opera Players. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6th Ward. He was an Air Force veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Runnels; children, Robert Runnels of Modesto and Cecilie Hobart of Modesto; sisters, Lorene Allsop of Modesto, Lawana "Susie" Robertson of Manteca; and eight grandchildren.
A graveside service will be today at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, in charge of arrangements.

RAINEY
Oct. 10, 1941 -- Jan. 10, 2000

Jimmie Brooks Rainey, 58, of Winton died Monday at the Veterans Affairs Hospital, Palo Alto.
Mr. Rainey was a native of Ryan, Okla. He lived in Winton 29 years. He had retired after a 14 1/2-year career in the Air Force; he attained the rank of technical sergeant. He belonged to Disabled American Veterans, Atwater, and AMVETS. He was a member of the Merced Genealogy Association and the Sportsmen's Club, Turlock. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Livingston.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Rainey; children, James Rainey of Lakewood, Wash., and Cindy Holly of Ansonia, Conn.; brothers, Jerry Rainey of Anaheim Hills, Richard Rainey of Denver, David Rainey of Renton, Wash., and Cleve Rainey of Graham, Wash.; sister, Mary Malman of Graham; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Wilson Family Funeral Chapel, Atwater.

MASON
July 1, 1922 -- Jan. 10, 2000

Willa Mae Mason, 77 of Denair died Monday at Turlock.
Mrs. Mason was a native of Welty, Okla. She lived in Denair 50 years. She was a member of Turlock Christian Life Center.
She is survived by her children, Gwendolyn Hooper of Soquel, Ronald Scott and Twilla Wallen, both of Denair; brother, Tom Newberry of Nevada; sister, Pauline Adams of Texas; and nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be today at Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock. Allen Mortuary, Turlock, in charge of arrangements.

PADGETT
May 24, 1913 -- Jan. 12, 2000

Carl Wilson Padgett, 86, of Clovis died Wednesday at Villa Sierra Rest Home.
Mr. Padgett was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Oakdale 20 years before moving to Clovis. He was a farm laborer for 60 years.
He is survived by his children, Ben Padgett of Fresno, Barbara Narvais of Holtville, Victor Padgett of Greenfield, John Padgett of Coarsegold, Carlene Denny of Washington, Doc Padgett of Texas and Bob Ford of Texas; brother, Bill Padgett of Oakdale; sisters, Zella Bettencourt of Cottonwood and Rozella Foster of Prather; and 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be Saturday at Oakdale Memorial Chapel, Oakdale. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Oakdale.

STEPHENS
Aug. 5, 1932 -- Jan. 7, 2000

Henry Walter Stephens, 67, of Modesto died Jan. 7 at his home.
Mr. Stephens was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Modesto four years.
He is survived by his children, Barbara Stephens of Texas and Henry F. Stephens of Sacramento.
The Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs in charge of arrangements.

Velma I. Greer
April 14, 1920 -- Jan. 13, 2000

Velma Inez Greer, 79, of Turlock died Thursday at Brandel Manor Convalescent Hospital. Mrs. Greer was a native of Quinton, Okla. She lived in Turlock 57 years. She was a floor lady for Armour Foods.
She is survived by her children, Johnnie Zuick of Car- michael, Ronald Greer of Turlock, Carol McSweeney of Groveland and Pam Holiday of San Francisco; sisters, Geraldine Morton of Clovis, Imogene Groff of Oakley and Yvonne Neal of Delhi; and 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Turlock Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Allen Mortuary.

Inez G. Hudson-Anglin
Nov. 30, 1913 -- Jan. 11, 2000

Inez G. Hudson-Anglin, 86, of Modesto died Tuesday at her home.
Mrs. Hudson-Anglin was a native of Paoli, Okla. She lived in Modesto for 50 years. She was a homemaker. She belonged to the Church of Christ, Riverbank.
She is survived by her children, Dee Kasinger of Sunnyvale, Jo Whitesell of Modesto, Gale Garcia of Morris, Okla., Sammie Figueora of Belle Fourche, S.D.; and eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. No visitation. Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350.

Beverly A. Pace
March 14, 1934 -- Jan. 13, 2000

Beverly A. Pace, 65, of Wyandotte, Okla., died Thursday at Grove General Hospital in Grove, Okla.
Mrs. Pace was a native of McClain County, Okla. She lived in Modesto before moving to Wyandotte in 1985. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Gerald Pace of Fairland Okla., Darryl Pace and Gwen O'Dell, both of Wyandotte, Linda Cash of Amarillo, Texas, Debbie Pace of Miami and Anita Barr of Turlock; brother, Randy Vannest of Turlock; sisters, June Lofton and Lou Tennison, both of Turlock, and Jenny Vannest of Ceres; and 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel, Seneca, Mo. Burial will be at Wyandotte Cemetery, Wyandotte. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Velma I. Greer
April 14, 1920 -- Jan. 13, 2000

Velma Inez Greer, 79, of Turlock died Thursday at Brandel Manor Convalescent Hospital.
Mrs. Greer was a native of Quinton, Okla. She lived in Turlock 57 years. She was a floor lady for Armour Foods.
She is survived by her children, Johnnie Zuick of Carmichael, Ronald Lemons of Turlock, Carol McSweeney of Groveland and Pam Holiday of San Francisco; sisters, Geraldine Morton of Clovis, Imogene Groff of Oakley and Yvonne Neal of Delhi; and 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Turlock Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Allen Mortuary.

Ruby L. Todd
Dec. 23, 1911 -- Jan. 12, 2000

Ruby Leona Todd, 88, of Turlock died Wednesday at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Todd was a native of Sasaka, Okla. She lived in Turlock most of her life. She was a shirt press operator for Snowwhite Laundry Service. She also had been employed as a dietitian at Community Hospital and Elness Convalescent Hospital. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Community Service Center and TOPS.

She is survived by her caregiver and granddaughter, Bambi Hurd of Turlock; and another grandchild and four great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Allen Mortuary. Burial will be at Turlock Memorial Park.

Lydia A. Cunningham
Oct. 4, 1906 -- Jan. 16, 2000

Lydia A. Cunningham, 93, of Ripon died Sunday at Bethany Home Convalescent Hospital.
Mrs. Cunningham was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Ripon 55 years. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Billy Cunningham of Tracy, Leroy Cunningham of Manteca, Stanley Cunningham and Mary Brouwer, both of Modesto, and Letha Enserink of Ripon; and 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Ripon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the chapel.
Remembrances may be made to Ripon Christian Schools, 435 N. Maple Ave., Ripon 95366.

George L. Hefner
Oct. 24, 1934 -- Jan. 16, 2000

George Lee Hefner, 65, of Patterson died Sunday at his home.
Mr. Hefner was a native of Mangum, Okla. He lived in Patterson 25 years. He was a salesman. He worked last for Parker Hannifin Corp. He was a member of Sanctuary of Faith Church, Turlock.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Hefner of Patterson; children, Lori Ratto of Manteca, Pam Huckaby and Molly Hefner, both of Patterson, and Tina Lewis of Pleasanton; mother, Cecil Emma Stooksverry of Turlock; half brother, Lee Hefner of Hawaii; sister, Joretta Hough of South Lake Tahoe; and five grandchildren.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson. Private burial. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel.

Jack N. Worley
June 14, 1915 -- Jan. 15, 2000

Jack N. Worley, 84, of Oakdale died Saturday at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto.
Mr. Worley was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Oakdale seven years. He had retired after a 40-year career as an oil driller.
He is survived by his wife, E. Lorraine Worley of Oakdale; and children, Guy Worley of Washington, Mary Grizzle of North Carolina and Penny Worley of Oakdale.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Burial will be at Burwood Cemetery, Escalon. Oakdale Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Eloise E. Shafer
July 12, 1923 -- Jan. 17, 2000

Eloise Ellen Shafer, 76, of Hughson died Monday at Emanuel Medical Center, Turlock.
Mrs. Shafer was a native of Chandler, Okla. She had lived in Hughson since 1961. She was a cannery worker for Tri Valley Growers. She belonged the Senior Citizens Club. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by her son, Willard Joseph Shafer of Temple, Texas; sisters, Lillian Smith and Esther Moore, both of Hughson, and Virginia Harris of Modesto; and four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, Modesto.

Myrtle H. Cupit
Nov. 8, 1919 -- Jan. 17, 2000

Myrtle Hattie Cupit, 80, of Hickman died Monday at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto.
Mrs. Cupit was a native of Caddo, Okla. She lived in Hickman 45 years. She was a hatchery worker for Foster Farms; she worked at the Dry Creek Hatchery, Oakdale, for 17 years.
She is survived by her children, Billy Bob Cupit, Harold Cupit and Mollie Wareham, all of Hickman, Grady Cupit of Coulterville, Mozella Cupit of Roseville, Quinton Cupit of Delhi, William Cupit of Ruidoso, N.M., and Tommy Cupit of Turlock; and 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Allen Mortuary, Turlock. Private burial. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.

Claude Sisco
Sept. 5, 1914 -- Jan. 17, 2000

Claude Sisco, 85, of Modesto died Monday at Hy-Lond Convalescent Hospital.
Mr. Sisco was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Modesto two years. He had retired after a career as a custodian for the Evergreen School District, San Jose. He was a farmer in Oklahoma before moving to California in 1951.
He is survived by his children, Irma Di Bona of Modesto, Ronald Sisco of Dorrington and Carl Sisco of Morgan Hill; brother, Lee Sisco of Citrus Heights; sister, Edna Gilliam of Sunnyvale; and three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church. Cunningham's Affordable Burial & Cremation Centers in charge of arrangements.

Norma M. Williams
Jan. 7, 1912 -- Jan. 19, 2000

Norma Marie Williams, 88, of Modesto died Wednesday at Evergreen Rehabilitation Care Center.
Mrs. Williams was a native of Okemah, Okla. She lived in Modesto 55 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Temple Church.
She is survived by her children, Douglas Bratton of Turlock, Don Bratton of Sacramento, Barbara Brandt of Oakdale and Carol Spence of Modesto; and eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Acacia Memorial Park. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Joe M. Cathey
Feb. 8, 1928 -- Jan. 18, 2000

Joe Milam Cathey, 71, of Manteca died Tuesday at his home.
Mr. Cathey was a native of Gypsy, Okla. He lived in Manteca 30 years. He was a 35-year employee of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore; he worked in the laser department. He was a member of Manteca Seventh-day Adventist Church; he was an elder and treasurer.
He is survived by his wife, Iris Cathey of Manteca; children, Jennifer Rojas of Oklahoma and Joe M. Cathey of Manteca; mother, Beth Cathey of Manteca; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Parkview Mortuary in charge of cremation.
Remembrances may be made to the Manteca Seventh-day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall Fund, 525 S. Union Road, Manteca 95336.

Roland L. Haver
March 14, 1917 -- Jan. 14, 2000

Roland Leroy Haver, 82, of Modesto died Friday at Doctors Medical Center.
Mr. Haver was a native of Logan County, Okla. He lived in Modesto 35 years and previously lived in Manteca and Tracy. He was an engineer for Southern Pacific railroad. He was a member of Prescott Evangelical Free Church.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Agnes Haver of Modesto, children, Loretta Malaki of Seattle, Robert Haver of Escalon and Anita St. Jean of Martinez; and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be conducted. No visitation. Allen Mortuary, Turlock, in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350.

Carrie Eichman
Sept. 4, 1910 -- Jan. 20, 2000

Carrie Eichman, 89, of Hanford died Thursday at Community Hospital.
Mrs. Eichman was a native of Shattuck, Okla. She lived in Hanford one year and previously in Modesto 10 years. She was a licensed vocational nurse at several rest homes. She was a Seventh-day Adventist.
She is survived by her children, Bob Mayberry of Upper Lake, Gerri Scott and Bill Eichman, both of Hanford, Jean Eddings of Modesto, Jack Eichman of Ventura, Tom Eichman of Bakersfield and Kay Kaebeary of Fresno; sister, Alice Schultz of Shattuck, Okla.; and 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchild- ren.
Graveside services are pending. Wild Rose Funeral Chapel, Fresno, in charge of arrangements.

Nina V. Ramsey
Nov. 27, 1911 -- Jan. 20, 2000

Nina Vee Ramsey, 88, of Sonora died Thursday at Sonora Community Hospital.
Mrs. Ramsey was a native of Addington, Okla. She was a teacher at the Lodi Academy for 26 years and served as dean of girls during her first tenure. She was a lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She volunteered in the women's Auxiliary of the long-term care unit at Sonora Community Hospital.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol Van Arsdale of Dodge Center, Minn., and Ruth Caldwell of Sonora; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home, Sonora, in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to the Seventh-day Adventist Community Center, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 40 N. Forest Road, Sonora 95370.

Robert J. Miller
Oct. 7, 1911 -- Jan. 21, 2000

Robert James Miller, 88, of Turlock died Friday at Lodi Memorial West Hospital, Lodi.
Mr. Miller was a native of Oklahoma City. He lived in Turlock 17 years. He was a painter for Shell Oil Co. for 25 years. He was a member of the Turlock Senior Citizens and Turlock Grace Tabernacle. He worked in the shipyards during World War II.
He is survived by his children, Robert A. Miller of Tustin and Barbara Shaw of Turlock; sister, Juanella Rush of Houston, Texas; and seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Turlock Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Allen Mortuary.

Audrey P. Roberts
March 3, 1919 -- Jan. 21, 2000

Audrey Pauline Roberts, 80, of Modesto died Friday at Colony Park Care Center.
Mrs. Roberts was a native of Cushing, Okla. She lived in Modesto one year. She was a member of the Masonic Order.
She is survived by her children, Sherrell H. Leary of Modesto, Darrell G. Roberts of Martinez and P.T. Roberts of Yuma, Ariz.; sister, JoAnn Myers of Tracy; and three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be private. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Harry E. Roberts
Aug. 4, 1932 -- Jan. 20, 2000

Harry E. "Gene" Roberts, 67, of Bradford, Texas died Thursday at East Texas Medical Center in Athens, Texas.
Mr. Roberts was a native of Mc Loud, Okla. He lived in Bradford 29 years and had lived in the Modesto area from 1932 to 1949. He retired from the Army with numerous military awards after serving 22 years with assignments in Korea and Vietnam. He was a truck driver and city carrier in Palestine for the U.S. Postal Service. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Evalyn Wilbanks Roberts of Bradford; children, Donald Roberts of Athens, Texas, and Jackie Willingham, Harriet Blailock and Virginia Clary, all of Bradford, Texas; brothers, Buster Roberts of Waterford, Wayne Roberts of Marysville and Frank Roberts of Huntsville, Ala.; sisters, Wilma Bryan and Helen Carlsen, both of Waterford and Margie Owens of Oakdale; and four grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Carroll-Springs Cemetery. Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home in Athens, Texas, in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to the American Lung Association of Texas, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, Texas 78755-0460.

Ople A. Starkey
Jan. 17, 1927 -- Jan. 21, 2000

Ople A. Starkey, 73, of Modesto died Friday at Doctors Medical Center.
Mrs. Starkey was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Stanislaus County 60 years. She was a lab technician for Campbell Soup Co. for 29 years.
She is survived by her son, Edward L. Starkey of Oakdale; brothers, Charlie Thomas of Turlock and George W. Thomas of Modesto; sisters, Pearl Bledsoe of Modesto and Evelyn Leourx of Chico; and five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson.

Sylvan school leader Coleman F. Brown dies at 90
By MONICA LINGGI
BEE STAFF WRITER

Coleman F. Brown, a teacher and administrator in north Modesto's Sylvan Union School District for 20 years, died Saturday at English Oaks Convalescent Hospital in Modesto. He was 90.

Mr. Brown was born Oct. 17, 1909, in Cogar, Okla. He began teaching at age 18 in Oklahoma.

By 1945, he was in Stanislaus County, teaching at Hickman Elementary School.

In 1948, he became principal and eighth-grade teacher at the Sylvan district's old Cole School. He retired as Sylvan Union superintendent in 1968.

The district honored his contributions by naming a school after him.

James Brown, Mr. Brown's grandson, recalls hearing about his grandfather's early days in the valley.

"He would talk about when teaching in the school district, it was in one schoolroom in the farmland," James Brown said.

After he retired, Mr. Brown enjoyed traveling and making gemstone clocks with his wife, Hazyle Jo Brown, now deceased.

The couple belonged to the Mother Lode Gem and Mineral Society. Mr. Brown wrote stories for the magazine, Gems and Minerals, about clockmaking and other gem creations.

They had one son, Steve Brown, who died more than 12 years ago.

Mr. Brown lived his last two years at English Oaks, where he spent much of his time reading, his grandson said.

"He loved to read. He loved the newspaper," James Brown said.

Throughout the years, Mr. Brown belonged to the California Teachers Association and the Stanislaus Elementary Administrators Association. He was a member of Stanislaus Masonic Lodge 206.

Survivors include three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lakewood Funeral Home in Hughson. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Marion A. Tyler
Dec. 21, 1916 -- Jan. 21, 2000

Marion Albert Tyler, 83, of Manteca died Friday at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Tyler was a native of Vian, Okla. He lived in Manteca one year and previously lived in Ceres 39 years. He had retired after a 30-year career as a welder; he worked for Banquet Foods, Turlock. He was a member and a past deputy grand master of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Modesto.
He is survived by his children, Julia Broughton of Calipatria, Clark Tyler of Linn, Mo., and Gary Tyler of Manteca; sisters, Elsie Morris of Turlock and Bertie McCormick of Oregon; and 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. The Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs, Modesto, in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350.

Margaret W. Walls
April 20, 1923 -- Jan. 19, 2000

Margaret Wanda Walls, 76, of Modesto died Wednesday at her home.
Mrs. Walls was a native of Okemah, Okla. She lived in Stanislaus County 30 years. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, James Walls of Kingman, Ariz., Larry Walls of Fresno, Anthony Walls and LaDonna Lucas, both of Modesto, and Patsy Hester of Waterford; sisters, Christine Pettit of Ceres and Mildred Pettit of Russellville, Ark; and 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350.

Erma V. Johnson
Oct. 26, 1914 -- Jan. 21, 2000

Erma Vera Johnson, 85, of Sonora died Friday at Tuolumne General Hospital.
Mrs. Johnson was a native of Blaine County, Okla. She lived in Sonora 26 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the United Airline Club.
She is survived by her sisters, Peggy Furtado of Jamestown and Grace Hatcher of Turlock; and nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home. Private inurnment at Mountain Shadow Cemetery.

Clara M. Threet
Jan. 2, 1908 -- Jan. 19, 2000

Clara Marie Threet, 92, of Turlock died Wednesday at Hy-Lond Convalescent Hospital, Modesto.
Mrs. Threet was a native of Red Oak, Okla. She lived in Turlock 48 years. She was a homemaker. She was a former member of the Church of Christ, Delhi.
She is survived by her children, Sylvia Brown of Modesto, Willie Threet Sr., Sam Threet and Sandra Threet, all of Delhi, Dean Threet and Ernie Threet, both of Turlock, and Roger Threet of Hughson; and 29 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Allen Mortuary. Burial will be at Turlock Memorial Park. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary.

Lavada M. Linn
June 23, 1927 -- Jan. 24, 2000

Lavada Mae Linn, 72, of Oakdale died Monday at her home.
Mrs. Linn was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Oakdale 50 years. She was a packer for Hunt-Wesson Foods for 25 years; she belonged to Teamsters union Local 748.
She is survived by her husband, Dee Linn of Oakdale; children, Betty Jean Hooper of Atwater, LaJuana Sue DeVoll of Montana, Patricia Lee Hanney of Modesto and Ronald D. Linn of Oakdale; brothers, Leroy Moon of Modesto, and Leslie Moon, Arlie Moon, Kenneth Moon, Elbert Moon, Delbert Moon and Harold Moon, all of Oklahoma; sisters, Mary Linn of Oakdale and Ethel Greeling of Oklahoma; and 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Oakdale Citizens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakdale Memorial Chapel.
Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto, 95350.

Randolph T. Cheek
Dec. 14, 1928 -- Jan. 23, 2000

Randolph Thomas Cheek, 71, of Modesto died Sunday at Doctors Medical Center.
Mr. Cheek was a native of Okemah, Okla. He lived in Modesto 48 years. He was a production worker with FMC Corp. for 20 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Della Cheek of Modesto; children, Judy Cole of Waterford and Debbie Fong of Modesto; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Eaton Family Funeral Home.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350.

Richard C. Davis
Jan. 25, 1932 -- Jan. 18, 2000

Richard C. Davis, 67, of Modesto died Jan. 18 at Doctors Medical Center.
Mr. Davis was a native of Jessie, Okla. He lived in Modesto 10 years and previously lived in Lathrop five years. He was a dairy engineer. He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1952 to 1956.
He is survived by his daughter, Paula Davis of Moreno Valley; stepparents, the H.G.W. Armstrongs of Modesto; brother, Rufus Davis of Lathrop; and sisters, Lottie Penick of Oregon and Elnora Smiley of Anaheim.
Private services. Burial will be at Lodi Memorial Cemetery, Lodi. Park View Memorial Chapel, Manteca, in charge of arrangements.

Sybil I. Mills
July 7, 1910 -- Jan. 25, 2000

Sybil I. Mills, 89, of Hughson died Tuesday at Hope Manor Convalescent Hospital, Fresno.
Mrs. Mills was a native of Oktaha, Okla. She lived in Hughson 30 years. She was a nurse at Memorial Medical Center, Ceres, for 20 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by her children, John L. Barnes of Weleeka, Okla., Barney D. Barnes of Atwater, Gordon Andrew Barnes of Manteca, Barbara Jo Casebolt of Tucson, Ariz., and Anna Pearl Hart of Fresno; stepchildren, Corny Little, Bill Mills and Ferrell Mills, all of Hughson; brother, Mark Lemons of Muskogee, Okla.; sister, Priscilla Collier of Oktaha; and 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Lakewood Memorial Park. Private visitation. Lakewood Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Bert Morris
Dec. 24, 1917 -- Jan. 23, 2000

Bert Morris, 82, of Oakdale died Sunday at his home.
Mr. Morris was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Oakdale 43 years. He was a 23-year employee of Hunt-Wesson Foods; he was a welder.
He is survived by his wife, Arma Morris of Oakdale; children, Kathryn Gregory, Anita Kearsley and Janice Gillman, all of Oakdale; brother, Billy Morris of Modesto; sister, Margaret Morris of Ceres; and nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Oakdale Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Park. No visitation.

Ruby Roberson
Feb. 4, 1911 -- Jan. 25, 2000

Ruby Roberson, 88, of Modesto died Tuesday at her home.
Mrs. Roberson was a native of Hanna, Okla. She lived in Modesto 60 years. She was a homemaker. She was a charter member of Baptist Temple.
She is survived by her children, Neal Roberson and Patsy Argentini, both of Modesto, Jean Erickson of Ceres, Yvonne Young of Coulterville and Elaine La Bass of Escalon; brothers, Leonard Vaughn of Santa Rosa and Pete Vaughn of Ceres; sisters, Ruth Hyden and Marie Witherspoon, both of Modesto, and Edna Whitmore of Ceres; and 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the chapel.
Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350, or Baptist Temple, 705 Paradise Road, Modesto 95351.

Virgil E. Wilkins
April 24, 1923 -- Jan. 26, 2000

Virgil Ernest Wilkins, 76, of Modesto died Wednesday at Doctors Medical Center.
Mr. Wilkins was a native of Pauls Valley, Okla. He lived in Modesto for 67 years. He was a truck driver for 30 years, most recently with Bratcher Trucking, Ceres. He was an Army veteran, serving from 1942 to 1946.
He is survived by his children, Linda Jean Williams of Gerard, Ohio, Irene Weaver, Emmett Wilkins, Danny Wilkins, Timmy Wilkins, Randy Wilkins and Carolyn Wilkins, all of Modesto, Roy Wilkins of Medford, Ore., Gary Wilkins of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Frederick Wilkins of McKeespacks, Pa.; brother, Roscoe Ray Wilkins of Coulterville; sister, Pearl Wagaman of Modesto; and 30 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. today at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella.

Lawrence L. Smith
April 18, 1920 -- Jan. 29, 2000

Lawrence Lester Smith, 79, of Escalon died Saturday at his home.

Mr. Smith was a native of Chickasha, Okla. He lived in Escalon two years. He was a truck driver for 35 years. He was an Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his children, Lester Smith of Modesto and Barbara Rose of Escalon; sister, Imogene Morris; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A chapel service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson.

Remembrances may be made to a favorite charity.

Harold D. Thompson
Aug. 25, 1920 -- Jan. 28, 2000

Harold Daniel Thompson, 79, of Escalon died Friday at English Oaks Convalescent Hospital, Modesto.

Mr. Thompson was a native of Delaware County, Okla. He lived in Escalon nine years and previously in Modesto 52 years. He was a 30-year employee of Thompson-Hysell Engineers; he was a construction inspector. He belonged to the Operating Engineers Union. He was a member of the Cherokee Indian Tribe. He was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses, West Oakdale Congregation.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Thompson of Escalon; children, H. Stanley Thompson of Escalon and Dan K. Thompson of Oakdale; sisters, Bernice Ollenborger and Christine Duncan, both of Modesto; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Oakdale. Burial will be at Burwood Cemetery. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, Modesto, in charge of arrangements

Modesto Bee

February 2000

Anna W. Martin
(Published: Tuesday, February 01, 2000)
Nov. 1, 1930 -- Jan. 29, 2000

Anna Wanda Martin, 69, of Modesto died Saturday at Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Martin was a native of Stigler, Okla. She lived in Modesto 64 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Orangeburg Avenue Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Dale Roman, Gary Lorenzo and Lucy Rezendes, all of Modesto, Linda Gonsalves of Merced, Kathy Walsh of Maryland and Lisa Ulrey of Medford, Ore.; sisters, Karlena Sappington of Arkansas, Zelda Cook of Oregon, and Charlene Ferguson and Laverne Presley, both of Sacramento; and 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson.

Remembrances may be made to Orangeburg Avenue Baptist Church, 313 E. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto 95350.

Neal Roberson
(Published: Thursday, February 03, 2000)
Nov. 5, 1929 -- Feb. 1, 2000

Neal Roberson, 70, of Modesto died Tuesday at Doctors Medical Center.

He was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Modesto 60 years. He was a maintenance worker at Tracy Defense Depot, Tracy. He belonged to the National Rifle Association. He attended First Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran, serving from 1946 to 1949; he belonged to the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Edna Roberson of Modesto; daughter, Katherine Sherice Matteucci of Modesto; sisters, Zanetta Jean Erickson of Ceres, Yvonne Young of Coulterville, Elaine La Bass of Escalon and Patsy Argentini of Modesto; and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Colonial Chapel of Franklin and Downs. Burial will follow at Ceres Memorial Park, Ceres. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the chapel.

Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350, or Baptist Temple, 705 Paradise Road, Modesto, 95351.

Jewell R. Cummings
(Published: Thursday, February 03, 2000)
March 12, 1902 -- Feb. 1, 2000

Jewell R. Cummings, 97, of Manteca died Tuesday at Sunbridge Care.

Mrs. Cummings was a native of Clinton, Okla. She lived in Manteca 13 years.

She is survived by her children, Flora Stewart of Manteca and Edward Tracy of Vacaville; and 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at East Lawn Sierra Hills Chapel, Sacramento. Burial will be at Sierra Hills Cemetery, Sacramento. Visitation will be from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. today at P.L. Fry & Son Chapel.

Lenore A. Freytag
(Published: Thursday, February 03, 2000)
Dec. 28, 1925 -- Jan. 30, 2000

Lenore Audeen Freytag, 74, of Modesto died Sunday at her home.

Mrs. Freytag was a native of Enid, Okla. She lived in Modesto 17 years. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by herchildren, Sandy Roberts of Deming, N.M., Jim Gibson and Sonia Gibson, both of Modesto, Calvin Gibson of San Bernardino and Raymond Gibson of Los Banos; caregiver, David Alcaraz of Modesto; sisters, Georgia Bechan of Bullhead City, Ariz., Edna Akemon of Clearlake Oaks, Joyce Williams of San Bernar- dino and Bonnie Boyd of Yucaipa; and 12 grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, nine great- grandchildren and six great- stepgrandchildren.

A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Ceres Memorial Park, Ceres. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the chapel.

Elva G. Gray
(Published: Thursday, February 03, 2000)
April 14, 1915 -- Feb. 1, 2000

Elva Geneva Gray, 84, of Modesto died Tuesday at Vintage Faire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Gray was a native of Quinton, Okla. She lived in Modesto 55 years. She was a cannery worker for 29 years; she worked at Tillie Lewis. She was a member of Ceres Christian Life Center.

She is survived by her children, Zelpha Robinson of Modesto and Diana Richardson of Eureka Springs, Ark.; and six grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel.

Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350.

Melissa L. Osburn
(Published: Thursday, February 03, 2000)
Jan. 15, 1910 -- Jan. 29, 2000

Melissa Luverta Osburn, 90, of Fremont died Saturday at Sunbridge Care Center.

Mrs. Osburn was a native of Canute, Okla. She lived in Fremont eight years and previously lived in Escalon many years. She was a homemaker. She provided musical entertainment at various convalescent hospitals. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Escalon; she taught child evangelism classes and worked in the nursery at the church.

She is survived by her children, Joseph Osburn and Wesley Osburn, both of Bellflower, Arnold Osburn of Lebanon, Ore., John Osburn of Apple Valley, Jess Osburn of Santa Barbara and Irene Bowen of Fremont; brothers, Emmett Karr of San Diego and Bill Karr of Scio, Ore.; sisters, Nita Evans of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Billy Astrip of Monarch Beach; and 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Escalon. Burial will be at Burwood Cemetery, Escalon. visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Deegan Funeral Chapel, Escalon, in charge of arrangements.

James L. Barnes
(Published: Friday, February 04, 2000)
July 25, 1931 -- Feb. 1, 2000

James Lee Barnes, 68, of Groveland died Tuesday at his home.

Mr. Barnes was a native of Tahlequah, Okla. He lived in Groveland nine years and previously lived in Crows Landing eight years. He was a manager at 7Up Bottling Co., Monterey.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie June Barnes of Groveland; stepchildren, Diane Montalbo of Hollister and Danny Dorman of Royal Oaks; brother, Richard Barnes of Waterford; sisters, Clara Francis and Gladys Barnes, both of Modesto; and one grandchild.

A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Allen Mortuary, Turlock. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary.

Lorene B. Helms
(Published: Friday, February 04, 2000)
April 17, 1935 -- Feb. 2, 2000

Lorene B. Helms, 64, of Reedsburg, Wis., died Wednesday at University Hospital, Madison, Wis.

Mrs. Helms was a native of Oklahoma. She had lived in Reedsburg since 1997 and previously lived in Modesto most of her life.

She is survived by her children, Debra Brandies, Rick Hilterbrand and Robbie Hilterbrand, all of Reedsburg, and Randy Hilterbrand and Raegina Benson, both of Modesto; two brothers; two sisters; and 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hoof Funeral Home. Burial will be at Butterfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Philip M. Noble
(Published: Friday, February 04, 2000)
Nov. 20, 1904 -- Feb. 1, 2000

Philip M. Noble, 95, of Modesto died Tuesday at his home.

Mr. Noble was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Modesto 36 years. He was a civil engineer; he worked for the state Department of Water Resources for six years and for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for 32 years. He belonged to the American Society of Civil Engineers and he was a fellow of the American Concrete Institute. He was a member of the Ceres Twisters square dance club.

He is survived by his daughter, Janet Noble Haller of Modesto; and six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild.

No public services. The Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350, or Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento 95817.

James F. Breasher
(Published: Saturday, February 05, 2000)
Jan. 10, 1916 -- Feb. 3, 2000

James Franklin Breasher, 84, of Patterson died Thursday at his home.

Mr. Breasher was a native of Huntubby, Okla. He lived in Patterson for 66 years. He was a salesman for Bennett Hardware for seven years. He belonged to Covenant Church. He was involved with The Salvation Army, the Senior Citizens, the SOSP and the Retired Captain Patterson Police Reserves.

He is survived by his children, Gerald Breasher, Phil Breasher and Jan Dennis, all of Patterson; foster children, Bill Brown of Modesto and Sarah Vorwerk of San Francisco; and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Covenant Church. Burial will be at Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson.

Remembrances may be made to Patterson Covenant Church Memorial Fund, 435 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson 95363.

Shirley A. Cole
(Published: Saturday, February 05, 2000)
Oct. 17, 1934 -- Feb. 4, 2000

Shirley Ann Cole, 65, of Modesto died Friday at Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Cole was a native of Swan Lake, Okla. She lived in Modesto for 31 years. She was a data processing supervisor for Nasco West for 25 years.

She is survived by her husband, Vernon Cole of Modesto; children, Gene Cole, Terry Cole and Kay Haskins, all of Modesto; brother, Robert Sims of Kerman; sisters, Jo Ellen Ogle and Brenda Gallegos, both of Fresno, Marie Burton of Dos Palos and Barbara Oliver of Paducah, Ky.; and five grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson. Private burial at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the funeral home.

Remembrances may be made to the Diabetes Foundation, 1524 McHenry Ave., #210, Modesto 95350.

Eva Faubion
(Published: Sunday, February 06, 2000)
Nov. 18, 1915 -- Feb. 4, 2000

Eva Faubion, 84, of Oakdale died Friday at Oak Valley Care Center.

Mrs. Faubion was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Oakdale 55 years. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her sister, Rachel Downing of Oakdale.

A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. The McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs, Modesto, in charge of arrangements.

Gaye Fittje
(Published: Sunday, February 06, 2000)
Sept. 25, 1937 -- Feb. 3, 2000

Gaye Fittje, 62, of Modesto died Thursday at Doctors Medical Center.

Mrs. Fittje was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Modesto 40 years. She was a junior accountant for Franzia Winery. She was a money market investor.

She is survived by her children, Cynthia Kraslow and Michael Gibson, both of Modesto, and Douglas Gibson of Oakdale; stepchildren, Tim Fittje of Washington, Matt Fittje of Turlock and Valerie McDonough of Stevinson; mother, Ardis German of Modesto; sisters, Lynda McFarren and Deena Sanders, both of Modesto; and seven grandchildren, nine stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at the chapel.

Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350

Arthur K. Barker
(Published: Monday, February 07, 2000)
Aug. 6, 1916 -- Feb. 3, 2000

Arthur Kenneth Barker, 83, of Stevinson died Thursday at Doctors Medical Center.

Mr. Barker was a native of Miami, Okla. He lived in Stevinson 25 years. He owned and operated a shoe store from 1981 to 1985, and he had been manager of Coey's Shoe Store in Turlock. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Turlock, Turlock Country Club and the Livingston Masonic Lodge. He also was a member of Stevinson Ranch.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie E. Barker of Stevinson; daughter, Chris Hughes of Turlock; stepsons, Dan McDonough, Doug McDonough and Jerry McDonough, all of Stevinson, and Larry McDonough of Clovis; and 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Allen Mortuary, Turlock.

Remembrances may be made to Faith Home Teen Ranch, P.O. Box 1101, Turlock 95381.

Sam R. Wagoner
(Published: Monday, February 07, 2000)
Feb. 18, 1909 -- Feb. 5, 2000

Sam R. "Bud" Wagoner, 90, of Modesto died Saturday at Doctors Medical Center.

Mr. Wagoner was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Stanislaus County 49 years. He was self employed in the construction business 30 years; and he was a member of the Carpenters union. He was a Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Lena Wagoner of Modesto; children, Thomas Lee Wagoner of Carson City and Sammy Wagoner and Betty Jo Sousa, both of Modesto; stepchildren, Bobbie Engel of Modesto and Jewel Funt of Watsonville; sisters, Ethel Force of Modesto, Tommy Dupree of Colorado and Lucille Thompson of Oakdale.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson.

Arthur K. Barker
(Published: Tuesday, February 08, 2000)
Aug. 6, 1916 -- Feb. 3, 2000

Arthur K. Barker, 83, of Stevinson died Thursday at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto.

Mr. Barker was a native of Miami, Okla. He lived in Stevinson 25 years. He was a manager at Coey's Shoe Store, Turlock. Also, he owned and operated Broadway Shoe Store, Atwater, from 1981 to 1985. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Livingston. He belonged to the Turlock Country Club and Stevinson Ranch Golf Club. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Turlock.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie E. Barker of Stevinson; daughter, Chris Hughes of Turlock; stepchildren, Dan McDonough, Doug McDonough and Jerry McDonough, all of Stevinson, and Larry McDonough of Clovis; and 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Allen Mortuary, Turlock. Private inurnment. No visitation.

Remembrances may be made to Faith Home Teen Ranch, P.O. Box 1101, Turlock 95381.

Lillian P. Ford
(Published: Tuesday, February 08, 2000)
June 18, 1932 -- Feb. 6, 2000

Lillian Pearl Ford, 67, of Ceres died Sunday at her home.

Mrs. Ford was a native of Stidham, Okla. She lived in Ceres 63 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Wheeler L. Ford of Ceres; children, Beverly Mahurin of Stockton and Vicki Hammonds of Turlock; brothers, Lloyd Pittman and Jay Pittman, both of Ceres; sisters, Estle Young and Annie Oliver, both of Ceres; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 1 p.m Wednesday at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, Modesto. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 4 p.m to 8 p.m. today at the chapel.

Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350.

George A. Thomas
(Published: Wednesday, February 09, 2000)
Nov. 25, 1935 -- Feb. 8, 2000

George Albert Thomas, 64, of Waterford died Tuesday at his home.

Mr. Thomas was a native of Seminole, Okla. He lived in Waterford 30 years. He was a building maintenance man at Modesto Centre Plaza, Modesto, for 10 years.

He is survived by his wife, Mary F. Thomas of Waterford; children, George N. Thomas and Kevin Thomas, both of Waterford, Mark Thomas of Kingsburg and Brian Thomas of Dinuba; brother, Allen Thomas of Salinas; sisters, Ella Mae Smothers of Oklahoma, Vanita J. Smothers of Selma, Luella Garcia of Modesto and Peggy Staggs of Fresno; and six grandchildren.

A graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Ceres Memorial Park, Ceres. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Eaton Family Funeral Home, Modesto.

Doc W. Moore
(Published: Wednesday, February 09, 2000) |
Oct. 23, 1923 -- Feb. 7, 2000

Doc Walter Moore, 76, of Merced died Monday at his home.

Mr. Moore was a native of Monroe, Okla. He lived in Merced 35 years. He was a 32-year employee of Weber Bread; he was a supervisor. He was a member of Elks Lodge 1240. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II; he belonged to American Legion Post 83.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Moore of Merced; children, Walter L. Moore and Karen Ferrero, both of Merced; brother, Earl Moore of Stockton; sisters, Frankie Shout of Stockton, Robbie Crapo of Paso Robles, Carol Whorton of Ely, Nev., and Alene Erickson of Acampo; and one grandchild.

A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Merced District Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel.

Remembrances may be made to the Merced Elks Lodge Building Fund, 1910 M St., Merced 95340.

Peggy L. Moore
(Published: Wednesday, February 09, 2000)
May 20, 1953 -- Feb. 5, 2000

Peggy L. Moore, 46, of Modesto died Saturday at Doctors Medical Center.

Mrs. Moore was a native of Cherokee, Okla. She lived in Modesto 44 years. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Christina Jones and Thomas Small Jr., both of Modesto, and Faith Osgood of Oceanside; mother, Elsie Lee Ross of Modesto; brothers, Fred Carpenter of Modesto and Larry Carpenter of Ceres; and grandmother, Mamie Carpenter of Modesto.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Free Will Baptist Church, Turlock. Evins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dora N. Young-Carr
(Published: Sunday, February 13, 2000)
Aug. 5, 1937 -- Feb. 10, 2000

Dora Nadean Young-Carr, 62, of Modesto died Thursday at Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Young-Carr was a native of Stringtown, Okla. She lived in Modesto 11 years and previously in Turlock seven years and in Thornton more than 20 years. Before retiring two years ago, she worked as a physical therapist's aide for 10 years at English Oaks Convalescent and Rehab Center.

She is survived by her husband, Leroy Carr of Modesto; children Rex Young Jr. of Alaska, Randy Young of Arizona and Kim Keup of Modesto; brothers, Bill Sinor of Louisiana, Leroy Sinor of Utah, and Jerry Sinor and Dean Sinor, both of Woodbridge; sisters, June Boisvert of Woodbridge, Rita Scott of New Hope and Betty Young of Thornton; and 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Ben Salas Funeral Home, Galt.

Louise Sherman
(Published: Monday, February 14, 2000)
Jan. 20, 1943 -- Feb. 11, 2000

Louise Sherman, 57, of Lathrop died Friday at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto.

Mrs. Sherman was a native of Broken Arrow, Okla. She lived in Lathrop 15 years. She was a cashier at Two Guys Convenience Store.

She is survived by her children, Beverly Shands and Crystal Chaidez, both of Tracy, Dolores Kaufman of Salida and Charo Guzman Sr. of Sprague River, Ore.; mother, Wilma Farris of Tracy; brother, Gary Farris of Tracy; sister, Brenda Longnecker of Colfax; and 10 grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Fry Memorial Chapel, Tracy. Burial will be at Tracy Public Cemetery, Tracy. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel.

Audie Williams
(Published: Monday, February 14, 2000)
April 13, 1904 -- Feb. 12, 2000

Audie Williams, 95, of Ceres died Saturday at Evergreen Convalescent Hospital.

Mrs. Williams was a native of Wilburton, Okla. She lived in Ceres 62 years. She was a homemaker. She belonged to the Senior Citizens Club. She was a member of Ceres Christian Church.

She is survived by her caregiver, Clarence Bidwell of Ceres; daughter, Mary Catherine Smith of Ceres; and two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ceres Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs, Modesto.

Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento 95815.

Robert L. Brown
(Published: Tuesday, February 15, 2000)
Sept. 2, 1936 -- Feb. 12, 2000

Robert Lee Brown, 63, of Riverbank died Saturday at his home.

Mr. Brown was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Riverbank 36 years. He was a brick mason for 30 years.

He is survived by his children, Viola Rae Fox and Mary Sue Howard, both of Modesto, Michael Thomas Brown and Norman Davis Criswell, both of Ceres, and Samuel Scott Brown of Corcoran; stepmother, Elsie Brown of Oroville; sisters, Zeta Mae Shropshire of Riverbank and Ruby Marie Louis of Modesto; stepsisters, Marcia Brown and Jackie Bryant, both of Oroville; and 12 grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Burwood Cemetery, Escalon. No visitation. Riverbank Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Ernest W. Cummings
(Published: Tuesday, February 15, 2000)
Nov. 2, 1927 -- Feb. 13, 2000

Ernest Wayne Cummings, 72, of Oakdale died Sunday at his home.

Mr. Cummings was a native of Tulsa, Okla. He lived in Oakdale 40 years. He was a farmer for 50 years.

He is survived by his companion, Lois Broaddus of Oakdale; children, Robert Cummings, Donna Byers and Brenda Phillips, all of Porterville; sister, Wanda Lambert of Visalia; and eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Private services. Eaton Family Funeral & Cremation Service, Modesto, in charge of arrangements.

Patricia Brown
(Published: Thursday, February 17, 2000)
July 31, 1930 -- Feb. 15, 2000

Patricia Brown, 69, of Tracy died Tuesday at New Hope Care Center.

Mrs. Brown was a native of Tahlequah, Okla. She lived in Tracy seven months and previously lived in Stockton 25 years. She was an employee of Packard Bell. She attended First Church of God, Vallejo.

She is survived by her children, Terry Chatman of Vallejo, John Chatman of Fresno and Dawn Carroll of Virginia; brother, Bill Knighten of Tracy; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Fry Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at the chapel.

Kenneth F. Horton
(Published: Thursday, February 17, 2000)
Oct. 17, 1917 -- Feb. 1, 2000

Kenneth Francis Horton, 82, of Tucson, Ariz., died Feb. 1 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Mr. Horton was a native of Lawton, Okla. He lived in Arizona many years and previously lived in Modesto from 1940 to 1945. He owned Horton's Garage for five years in Modesto and 40 years in Tucson. He was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Horton of Tucson; son, Mark Horton of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada; sisters, Jo H. Salas and Mary Gallagher, both of Modesto, and Dorothy Dien of Pollock Pines; and eight grandchildren.

A funeral and burial took place in Tucson. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, Modesto, in charge of arrangements.

Claude T. McCay
(Published: Thursday, February 17, 2000)
Sept. 1, 1923 -- Feb. 15, 2000

Claude Thomas McCay, 76, of Modesto died Tuesday at Memorial Medical Center.

Mr. McCay was a native of Apache, Okla. He lived in Modesto 62 years. He retired in 1970 after a 17-year career with Food Machinery Corp.; he was a maintenance supervisor. He belonged to the Old Fishermen's Club. He was veteran of World War II, serving in the Merchant Marine from 1942 to 1943 and in the Navy from 1943 to 1946.

He is survived by his children, Richard T. McCay and David L. McCay, both of Modesto; brother, Paul McCay of Glendora; and six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at noon Saturday at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel.

Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350.

Harold W. White
(Published: Sunday, February 20, 2000)
July 13, 1919 -- Feb. 17, 2000

Harold Warren White, 80, of Pine Mountain Lake died Thursday at Sonora Community Hospital, Sonora.

Mr. White was a native of Chickasha, Okla. He lived at Pine Mountain Lake 20 years. He was a 35-year employee of Southern California Gas Co. He wrote novels and screenplays. He was a member of the Wind Jammers Sailing Club. He was an Army Air Corps veteran, serving from 1942 to 1945.

He is survived by his wife, Ernestyne White of Pine Mountain Lake; children, Warren White of San Francisco and Susannah Darrow of Sun Valley, Idaho; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home, Sonora, in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association-Hospice of the Sierra, P.O. Box 4805, Sonora 95370-1805.

Roy F. Parmley
(Published: Monday, February 21, 2000)
Jan. 10, 1934 -- Feb. 19, 2000

Roy F. Parmley, 66, of Ceres died Saturday at his home.

Mr. Parmley was a native of Duncan, Okla. He lived in Ceres 34 years. He was a mechanic, working in civil service, at Castle Air Force Base, Atwater, for 25 years. He was an Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Patty" Parmley of Ceres; children, William L. Parmley, Jack Ray Parmley and Brenda L. Lawrence, all of Ceres; brothers, Jack Parmley of Tucson, Ariz., and Jim Parmley of Milwaukee; sisters, Millie Fondren of Bakersfield, Helen Walker of Turlock and Jenny McGuire of Chehalis, Wash.; and nine grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Ceres Memorial Park. No public visitation. The Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs, Modesto, in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento 95815; or the Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter, 3040 Explorer Drive, Suite 1, Sacramento 95827.

Jewell J. Ashworth
(Published: Tuesday, February 22, 2000)
Dec. 20, 1930 -- Feb. 19, 2000

Jewell Justice Ashworth, 69, of Modesto died Saturday at Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Ashworth was a native of Claremore, Okla. She lived in Modesto two years and previously in Merced 18 years and Escalon 18 years. She had retired after a 20-year career with Bank of America; she was a teller in Modesto. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Ted Ashworth of Modesto; children, Michaelene Ashworth of Newark, Patricia Ashworth of Murphys and Teddi Ashworth Boring of Modesto; brother, Billy Vaughn of Modesto; and seven grandchildren and one great- grandchild.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mariposa Community Cemetery, Mariposa. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350.

Doyle W. Ellis
(Published: Wednesday, February 23, 2000)
Oct. 22, 1930 -- Feb. 20, 2000

Doyle W. Ellis, 69, of Escalon died Sunday at his home.

Mr. Ellis was a native of Lindsay, Okla. He lived in Escalon eight years. He was a tool supervisor for APC Oil Drilling in Alaska. He was an Army veteran.

He is survived by his children, Darrell Ellis of Alaska and Debbie Murken of Escalon; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Deegan Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Park View Cemetery, Manteca. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel.

Remembrances may be made to Escalon Ambulance, P.O. Box 212, Escalon 95320.

Geneva Towry
(Published: Wednesday, February 23, 2000)
Aug. 26, 1918 -- Feb. 20, 2000

Geneva "Billie" Towry, 81, of Modesto died Sunday at her home.

Mrs. Towry was a native of Blocker, Okla. She lived in Modesto 59 years. She was a cannery worker for Del Monte Foods for 30 years; she belonged to Teamsters union Local 748. She was a volunteer for The Salvation Army.

She is survived by her children, Patsy Lozano of Ceres, Beverly Silliman of Fairfield and Clara Noble of Desert Hot Springs; and 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the chapel.

Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350, or the American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350.

Catherine J. Grass
(Published: Thursday, February 24, 2000)
Aug. 5, 1926 -- Feb. 21, 2000

Catherine Janie Grass, 73, of Modesto died Monday at Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Grass was a native of Chockey, Okla. She lived in Modesto 52 years. She was employed by IRM Corp., a rental company, for 15 years; she was a manager. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Ronald D. French of Eufaula, Okla., Sheila G. Lawless of Ceres, R. Scott French of Carson City, Sandra K. Elliott of Modesto and Bruce M. Smith of La Verkin, Utah; stepchildren, Vickie Aloise of Desert Hot Springs, Diane French of Eufaula and Charlotte Lemke of Riverbank; sister, Ruby Scantlin of Modesto; and 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel.

Remembrances may be made to the Children's Crisis Center, P.O. Box 1062, Modesto 95353.

Dora Whitehead
(Published: Friday, February 25, 2000)
March 30, 1912 -- Feb. 21, 2000

Dora Whitehead, 87, of Ceres died Monday at Vintage Faire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Modesto.

Mrs. Whitehead was a native of Tom, Okla. She lived in Ceres 25 years. She was a homemaker. She belonged to the Pentecostal Church of God, Modesto.

She is survived by her children, Alvin Whitehead of Hughson, Kenneth Leon Whitehead of Modesto and Betty Jean Kelly of Corning; and 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Northridge Assembly of God. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Lakewood Funeral Home.

Norma Adkins-Harter
(Published: Saturday, February 26, 2000)
Dec. 5, 1933 -- Feb. 24, 2000

Norma Adkins-Harter, 66, of Modesto died Thursday at her home.

Mrs. Harter was a native of Wewoka, Okla. She lived in Modesto 57 years. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Ken Harter of Modesto; children, Brock Hodson of Montana and Erica Beucher of Modesto; stepchildren, David W. Harter, Daniel C. Harter and Shawn D. (Harter) Watson, all of Modesto; brother, J.W. Adkins; sister, Lorene Francen of Tennessee; and five grandchildren and 11 stepgrandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. The McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350.

Vinia A. Claxton
(Published: Sunday, February 27, 2000)
May 28, 1919 -- Feb. 24, 2000

Vinia A. Claxton, 80, of Modesto died Thursday at Arbor Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Claxton was a native of Miami, Okla. She lived in Modesto 45 years. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her children, James Claxton, Juanita J. Hellums, Carol L. Kravania, Dennis G. Claxton and Michelle K. Layton, all of Modesto, and Carrie M. Baker of Turlock; and 14 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Ceres Chapel of Franklin & Downs, Ceres.

Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350.

Ruby E. Jones
(Published: Sunday, February 27, 2000)
Nov. 19, 1939 -- Feb. 25, 2000

Ruby E. Jones, 60, of Milton Freewater, Ore., died Friday at her home.

Mrs. Jones was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Oregon many years and previously had lived in Salida 17 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Jones of Milton Freewater; children, Sheila Jones of Medford, Ore., and Paula Jones of Milton Freewater; brothers, Jerry Partin of Milton Freewater, Bill Partin of Riverbank and Charles Partin of Modesto; and sisters, Lavern Grig- sby of Ceres and Donna Key of Pendleton, Ore.

A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, Milton Freewater.

Jessie V. Buchanan
(Published: Tuesday, February 29, 2000)
Feb. 27, 1909 -- Feb. 27, 2000

Jessie V. Buchanan, 91, of Modesto died Sunday at Evergreen Convalescent Hospital.

Mrs. Buchanan was a native of Bristow, Okla. She lived in Modesto 52 years and was a homemaker. She belonged to the Friendship Church in Modesto.

She is survived by her children, Harley Stout of Sacramento, Selvie Ray Stout of Clarkston, Wash., Allen Stout of Bakersfield, Betty Gerritson of Modesto and Larry Stout of Delhi; sister, Ella Wilson of Ceres; and nine grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Winton Cemetery, Winton. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ceres Chapel of Franklin & Downs, Ceres.

Modesto Bee

March 2000

Richard C. Collins
(Published: Wednesday, March 01, 2000)
Sept. 5, 1917 -- Feb. 28, 2000

Richard Cecil Collins, 82, of Modesto died Monday at Evergreen Convalescent Hospital.

Mr. Collins was a native of Purdy, Okla. He lived in Modesto 55 years. He was a forklift driver for Tillie Lewis Cannery. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his children, Richard C. Collins Jr. of Alaska, Carol J. Terrill and Marylean Collins, both of Modesto, and Geraldine Wampler of Redding; and seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Ceres Memorial Park, Ceres. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel.

Neva J. Boland
(Published: Thursday, March 02, 2000)
Feb. 15, 1929 -- Feb. 28, 2000

Neva Jo Boland, 71, of Modesto died Monday at Doctors Medical Center.

Mrs. Boland was a native of Blackwell, Okla. She lived in Modesto 45 years. She was a corporate executive for Web's Drive-ins.

She is survived by her husband, Robert S. Boland of Modesto; children, Steven M. Boland of Fort Payne, Ala., and Wilma J. Brady and Harold D. Hester, both of Modesto; brother, Gary B. Clay of Rogers, Ariz.; sister, Phyllis Shipman of San Jose; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

No services. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Allen Mortuary, Turlock, in charge of arrangements.

Ruth L. Brown
(Published: Thursday, March 02, 2000)
Oct. 22, 1918 -- Feb. 28, 2000

Ruth Launa Brown, 81, of Clovis died Monday at Clovis Convalescent Hospital.

Mrs. Brown was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Clovis 4 1/2 years and previously lived in Riverbank 45 years. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Kenneth Brown of Oakdale, Linda Bacome of Clovis and Shirley Borrego of Crescent City; sisters, Ruby Holderfield of Oklahoma and Artie Day of Riverbank; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Riverbank Assembly of God Church, Riverbank. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 4 p.m to 8 p.m. today at Riverbank Memorial Chapel, Riverbank.

Gary W. Foulks
(Published: Thursday, March 02, 2000)
July 21, 1944 -- Feb. 28, 2000

Gary Wendell Foulks, 55, of Meeker, Okla., died Monday at his home.

Mr. Foulks was a native of Modesto. He lived in Meeker several years and previously lived in Modesto until 1982. He was a truck driver. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Jane Foulks of Meeker; children, Mark Anthony Foulks of Meeker and Michelle Renee Palmer of Choctaw, Okla.; father, Benjamin Ray Foulks of Perkins, Okla.; sister, Jeanetta Pressley of Perkins; and five grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Prague, Okla. Burial will follow at Gable Cemetery.

Ruth L. Brown
(Published: Friday, March 03, 2000)
Oct. 22, 1918 -- Feb. 28, 2000

Ruth Launa Brown, 81, of Clovis died Monday at Clovis Convalescent Hospital.

Mrs. Brown was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Clovis 4 1/2 years and previously lived in Riverbank 45 years. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Kenneth Brown of Oakdale, Linda Bacome of Clovis and Shirley Borrego of Crescent City; sisters, Ruby Holderfield of Oklahoma and Artie Davis of Riverbank; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Riverbank Assembly of God Church, Riverbank. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson.

Peggy E. Cathey
(Published: Friday, March 03, 2000)
March 4, 1907 -- Feb. 27, 2000

Peggy Elizabeth "Grandma Beth" Cathey, 92, of Manteca died Sunday.

Mrs. Cathey was a native of Craig, Okla. She lived in Manteca 28 years and previously lived in Sacramento. She had been an employee of the state of California, retiring from the audit division. She was a volunteer with the REACH Program and surplus commodities program. She was a polling place worker. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and led the church's Community Service Department. Also, she helped in the nursery at St. Paul's Methodist Church for 18 years.

She is survived by her two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Park View Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Beth Cathey Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1388, Manteca 95336.

Carl Martin
(Published: Friday, March 03, 2000)
March 28, 1927 -- Feb. 27, 2000

Carl Martin, 72, of Strathmore died Sunday at Sierra View District Hospital, Porterville.

Mr. Martin was a native of Eufaula, Okla. He lived in Strathmore two years and previously lived in Oakdale from 1955 to 1989.

He is survived by his brothers, Lenearl Martin of Vacaville, Jerry Martin of Strathmore, Billy Martin of Bakersfield and Joe Mike of Iowa City, Iowa; and sisters, Tillie Braden of Citrus Heights, Virgie Brown of Sacramento, Lona Bigelow of Benton City, Wash., Annis James of Oakdale, Betty Sue Rueb of West Sacramento and Janice Chaddock of Coalinga.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m Monday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 4933, Modesto 95352.

H. Brewer
(Published: Tuesday, March 07, 2000)
March 31, 1920 -- March 5, 2000

H. "Orland' Brewer, 79, of Oakhurst died Sunday in Oakhurst.

Mr. Brewer was a native of Stradford, Okla. He lived in Merced 55 years. He was a painter for Merced Community Medical Center for 23 years. He belonged to the Good Sam Club, the American Association of Retired Persons, the CCC Alumni and the Protestant church.

He is survived by his wife, Leota Brewer of Oakhurst; daughters, Linda Scoggins and Lana Machado, both of Mariposa; sisters, Octavia George of Atwater, Lela Miller of Sacramento and Pauline Costa of Merced; and five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stratford Evans Chapel, Merced. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel.

George M. Parker
(Published: Tuesday, March 07, 2000)
Oct. 20, 1927 -- March 6, 2000

George Marion Parker, 72, of Patterson died Monday at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Livermore.

Mr. Parker was a native of Wewoka, Okla. He had lived in Patterson 25 years. He was a truck dispatcher for Ram Trucking Co. for 40 years. He belonged to Teamsters Local 750 in Sacramento and the Patterson 50 Plus Club. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a Patterson police officer in 1958.

He is survived by his wife, Viola Parker of Patterson, children, Ken Parker of Patterson, Jay Davis of Vacaville, Dana Davis of Idaho, Mike Bradbury of Sacramento, Ken Bradbury of Shingle Springs, Diane Reib and Mary Reed, both of Modesto, Kathy DeMille of Yuba City and Cynthia Parker of Rio Linda; brother, J.D. Parker of Patterson; and 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Patterson District Cemetery. Hillview Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer's Disease, 416 Downey Ave., Modesto 95354.

Frances A. Smith
(Published: Tuesday, March 07, 2000)
April 23, 1923 -- March 5, 2000

Frances Arlene Smith, 76, of Modesto died Sunday at Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Smith was a native of Walters, Okla. She lived in Modesto nine years. She was a homemaker. She belonged to St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

She is survived by her children, Sandra L. Smith, John A. Smith and James M. Smith, all of Modesto, Robbie L. Kincaid and Patricia L. Smith, both of Escalon, Susan R. Briet of Lathrop and Jean M. Smith of San Jose; brother, Frank Johnston of Tulsa, Okla.; sisters, Margie L. Snyder of Los Banos and Patricia Iwasaka of San Jose; and 19 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren.

A Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be at East Union Cemetery, Manteca. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Julia M. Longstreet
(Published: Wednesday, March 08, 2000)
Nov. 17, 1936 -- March 4, 2000

Julia Marie Longstreet, 63, of Modesto died Saturday at Arbor Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Longstreet was a native of McCloud, Okla. She lived in Modesto 36 years. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Prescott of Modesto; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at 904 Lenore Court. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Nettie M. Tola
(Published: Wednesday, March 08, 2000)
June 30, 1926 -- March 4, 2000

Nettie Mae Tola, 73, of Avery died Saturday at her home.

Mrs. Tola was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Avery two years and previously lived in Valley Springs 18 years. She owned Nettie Tola's Guest House, Capitola.

She is survived by her daughter, Sara Cross of Burson; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Buena Vista Cemetery, Murphys. Angels Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Leona V. Cassity
(Published: Thursday, March 09, 2000)
Dec. 1, 1916 -- March 6, 2000

Leona Viola Cassity, 83, of Galt died Monday at Royal Oaks Nursing Home.

Mrs. Cassity was a native of Vinita, Okla. She lived in Galt 11 months and previously lived in Modesto 21 years. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her son, Gary Cassity of Wilton; and four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Acacia Memorial Park, Modesto. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs.

Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento 95815.

Harold A. Hughes
(Published: Friday, March 10, 2000)
Dec. 14, 1922 -- March 7, 2000

Harold A. Hughes, 77, of Alamogordo, N.M., died Tuesday in Alamogordo.

Mr. Hughes was a native of Oklahoma City. He lived in Modesto most of his life. He was a pressman for The Modesto Bee for 24 years and later worked for the Stockton Record for 25 years. He was an Army veteran and served with Company H, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. He landed in Normandy on D-Day, was later wounded in Holland and received a Purple Heart.

He is survived by his wife, Millie Hughes of Alamogordo, N.M.; daughters, Terry Bukowski of Alamogordo and Jill La Vine of Salem, Ore.; brother, Roy Hughes of Oceanside; sister, Dorothy Hembury of Mount Vernon, Wash.; and four grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held in Modesto. Cremation was under the direction of Hamilton- O'Dell Funeral Home in Alamogordo.

Juanita Powell
(Published: Friday, March 10, 2000)
Sept. 4, 1927 -- March 6, 2000

Juanita Powell, 72, of Waterford died Monday at her home.

Mrs. Powell was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Waterford several years. She was a cafeteria worker at Sutter Merced Medical Center in Merced for 20 years.

She is survived by her children, Sue Ann Beezley and Carolyn Mitchell, both of Waterford. Velma Faulkner of Winton and William Powell of Merced; brothers, Oscar Calhoun, Alfred Calhoun and Donald Calhoun, all of Oklahoma; sisters, Alice Reed and Mildred Fritz, both of Texas, and Kathy Davis of Oklahoma; and six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Community Baptist Church, 328 D St. Private burial. Whitton Family Funeral Service, Merced, in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to Hinds Hospice of Merced, 410 W. Main St., Merced 95340.

Loyd R. Taylor
(Published: Friday, March 10, 2000)
Nov. 26 1923 -- Feb. 24, 2000

Loyd Ray Taylor, 76, of Modesto died Feb. 24 in Portland, Ore.

Mr. Taylor was a native of Chickasha, Okla. He lived in Modesto 34 years. He was a sales manager at Montgomery Ward's.

He is survived by his children, Kenneth Taylor of Beaverton, Ore., and Patricia Taylor of Empire; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Regency Park clubhouse, 2237 Southport. Finley Sunset Hills Mortuary, Portland, in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to The ARC Association.

Lois L. Erickson
(Published: Saturday, March 11, 2000)
Nov. 9, 1928 -- March 7, 2000

Lois Lorraine Erickson, 71, of Modesto died Tuesday at Scenic Circle Care Center.

Mrs. Erickson was a native of Gore, Okla. She lived in Modesto for 10 years. She was a real estate agent.

She is survived by her children, Nikki Reynolds of Rome, N.Y., Karen Parker of Richmond, Va., and Melody Erickson of New York; brothers, Curtis Smith of Hayward and Norman Smith of the East Bay Area; and four grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Valley Home Cemetery, Oakdale. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs.

Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association of Stanislaus County, 1524 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350.

Aletha H. Conrad
(Published: Sunday, March 12, 2000)
April 11, 1911 -- March 8, 2000

Aletha Helen Conrad, 88, of Ripon died Wednesday at Bethany Home.

Mrs. Conrad was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Ripon one year and previously in Modesto 20 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses.

She is survived by her sister, Alberta Reece of Ripon.

A memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Claribel and Claus Roads, Modesto. Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel, Escalon, in charge of arrangements.

Grace L. Thomas
(Published: Sunday, March 12, 2000)
May 10, 1935 -- March 10, 2000

Grace L. Thomas, 64, of Atwater died Friday at Mercy Hospital in Merced.

Mrs. Thomas was a native of Porum, Okla. She was a homemaker. She was involved in the Winton Veteran's of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband, Donald M. Thomas of Atwater; children, Edith Thomas and Debra Woods, both of Atwater, Donald M. Thomas Jr. of Sonora and William E. Thomas Sr. of Winton; sister, Goldie Marie Glassburn of Middleton; brother, Jimmy Haygood of Atwater; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Christian Center, Winton. Burial will be at Winton District Cemetery, Winton. Evergreen Funeral Home, Merced, in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, Merced-Mariposa Counties Unit, P.O. Box 801, Merced 95341.

Sue K. Breshears
(Published: Monday, March 13, 2000)
Nov. 22, 1917 -- March 11, 2000

Sue Katherine Breshears, 82, of Los Banos died Saturday at a hospital.

Mrs. Breshears was a native of Rocky Ridge, Okla. She lived in Merced County and rural Fresno County for many years. She worked in a grocery store in Mendota and as a bus driver for the Dos Palos School District. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Dos Palos.

She is survived by her husband, Ernest Breshears of Los Banos; sons, Frank Breshears of Washington, Chuck Breshears of Los Banos and Paul Breshears of Firebaugh; and 14 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Whitehurst Chapel, Los Banos. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the chapel.

Remembrances may be made to a favorite charity.

Mary Decker
(Published: Monday, March 13, 2000)
Feb. 5, 1911 -- March 10, 2000

Mary Decker, 89, of Livingston died Friday at Grace Nursing Home.

Mrs. Decker was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Livingston 60 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite.

She is survived by her children, Willard Roy Decker and Jeremiah Decker, both of Cole Camp, Mo., Allen Decker of Hitchcock, Texas, Juanita Tedder of Grayland, Wash., Marilyn Avery of Mariposa, Susan Decker of Fort Bragg, Benjamin Decker of Detroit, Texas, Kenneth Decker of Wayne, Ore., and Jeremiah Decker of Mariposa; brother, John B. Koehn of Livingston; and 36 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Church of God in Christ Mennonite. Burial will be at Winton District Cemetery, Winton. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson Family Funeral Chapel, Atwater.

Grace M. Waite
(Published: Tuesday, March 14, 2000)
March 24, 1900 -- March 12, 2000

Grace M. Waite, 99, of Modesto died Sunday at Evergreen Convalescent Hospital.

Mrs. Waite was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Modesto for 18 years. She was a homemaker. She belonged to the Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Robert Waite of Modesto and Letha June Waite of Empire; and two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery, Hughson. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel.

Helen J. Walker
(Published: Tuesday, March 14, 2000)
June 17, 1938 -- March 11, 2000

Helen Jeanette Walker, 61, of Turlock died Saturday at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto.

Ms. Walker was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Modesto and Turlock for 25 years. She was a housekeeper for Stanislaus County Hospital. She belonged to the Davis Park Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children, Christopher Allen Walker of Turlock and Cynthia Bolker of Modesto; brothers, Jack Parmley of Tucson, Ariz., and Jim Parmley of Wisconsin; sisters, Millie Fondren of Bakersfield and Jenny McGuire of Rochester, Wash.; and one grandchild.

A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Davis Park Church of Christ. Burial will be at Ceres Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs.

Remembrances may be made to the Davis Park Church of Christ, 901 Rumble Road, Modesto 95350.

Irvin W. White
(Published: Tuesday, March 14, 2000)
Feb. 16, 1938 -- March 10, 2000

Irvin W. White, 62, of Modesto died Friday at Doctors Medical Center.

Mr. White was a native of Tahlequah, Okla. He lived in Modesto for 52 years.

He is survived by his brothers, Floyd White and Robert White, both of Modesto; and sister, Dorothy Funk of Modesto.

A graveside service will be at noon today at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson.

Remembrances may be made to Miller's Place of Doctors Medical Center, 1732 Miller Ave., Modesto 95350.

William H. Burchett
(Published: Wednesday, March 15, 2000)
Aug. 5, 1927 -- March 11, 2000

William Herbert Burchett, 72, of Tracy died Saturday at his home.

Mr. Burchett was a native of Tahlequah, Okla. He lived in Tracy 59 years. He had retired after a 28-year career as a forklift operator at Tracy Depot. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Burchett of Tracy; children, Dianna Feightner and C.C. Burchett, both of Oroville, John Burchett of Great Lakes, N.J., Sam Burchett of Gold Hill, Ore., and Janie Hale and Lemoyne Burchett, both of Tracy; brothers, Clifton Burchett, Cecil Burchett, both of Tracy, Harold Burchett of Columbus, Ohio, and Bill Burchett of Tahlequah; sisters, Frances Carr of Hemet and Neomia Mallory of Tracy; and 27 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hotchkiss Mortuary. Burial will be at Tracy Public Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the mortuary.

Betty L. Faught
(Published: Wednesday, March 15, 2000)
May 2, 1936 -- March 12, 2000

Betty Lou Faught, 63, of Modesto died Sunday at Doctors Medical Center.

Mrs. Faught was a native of Blanchard, Okla. She lived in Modesto 52 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.

She is survived by her children, David L. Clinkenbeard of Collinsville and Rhonda Clinkenbeard of Modesto; brothers, Dennis Faught of Ceres and William Faught of Modesto; sisters, Maxine Faught and Janet Faught, both of Modesto; and eight grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Carver Road. Eaton Family Funeral & Cremation Service in charge of arrangements.

Aggie L. Herriage
(Published: Wednesday, March 15, 2000)
Sept. 5, 1907 -- March 10, 2000

Aggie L. Herriage, 92, of Manteca died Friday at Doctors Hospital.

Mrs. Herriage was a native of Springer, Okla. She lived Manteca 15 years. She was a self-employed house cleaner.

She is survived by her children, Bob Herriage and Shirley Brearley, both of Manteca, and Jim Herriage of Hope, Ark.; and nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at P.L. Fry & Son Chapel. Private burial. No visitation.

Helen J. Walker
(Published: Wednesday, March 15, 2000)
June 17, 1938 -- March 11, 2000

Helen Jeanette Walker, 61, of Turlock died Saturday at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto.

Ms. Walker was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Modesto and Turlock 25 years. She was a housekeeper at Stanislaus Medical Center, Modesto. She was a member of the Davis Park Church of Christ, Modesto.

She is survived by her children, Christopher Allen Walker of Turlock and Cynthia Voelker of Modesto; brothers, Jack Parmley of Tucson, Ariz., and Jim Parmley of Wisconsin; sisters, Millie Fondren of Bakersfield and Jenny McGuire of Rochester, Wash.; and one grandchild.

A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today at Davis Park Church of Christ, Modesto. Burial will be at Ceres Memorial Park, Ceres. The McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs, Modesto, in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to the Davis Park Church of Christ, 901 Rumble Road, Modesto 95350.

Arlie E. Collins
(Published: Thursday, March 16, 2000)
Dec. 4, 1908 -- March 15, 2000

Arlie E. Collins, 91, of Lathrop died Wednesday at Doctors Hospital, Manteca.

Mrs. Collins was a native of Teller, Okla. She lived in Lathrop 56 years. She was an employee of Manteca Canning Co. for many years. And she was a cook at Bethany Home, Ripon, and St. Joseph's Hospital, Stockton, for many years.

She is survived by her children, Truman Collins of Victorville, Russell Collins of Torrance, Glen Collins of Manteca and Danny Collins of Oakdale; and 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at P.L. Fry & Son Chapel, Manteca. Burial will be at Farmington Cemetery, Farmington. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the chapel.

Ona M. Bullerdick
(Published: Saturday, March 18, 2000)
Feb. 17, 1917 -- March 16, 2000

Ona Myrtle Bullerdick, 83, of Modesto died Thursday at Guardian Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Bullerdick was a native of Sallisaw, Okla. She lived in Modesto 10 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Temple.

She is survived by her husband, Harry Bullerdick of Modesto; children, Jim Mayhan of Modesto, Doris McCleery of Yuba City, Betty Hays of Eugene, Ore., Melva Volpe of Turlock and Ginger Conti of San Jose; brother, Lewis Watkins of Sallisaw; sisters, Ollie Mullins of Grove, Okla., and Eva Hoggard of Paragould, Ark.; and 20 grandchildren and 31 great- grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Eaton Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the chapel.

Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 4933, Modesto 95352, or the American Lung Association, 1231 W. Robinhood Drive, Stockton.

Jack Philpott
(Published: Saturday, March 18, 2000)
Feb. 20, 1931 -- March 13, 2000

Jack Philpott, 69, of Tracy died Monday at the Veterans Affairs Hospital, Palo Alto.

Mr. Philpott was a native of Park Hill, Okla. He lived in Tracy 60 years. He owned and operated Jack's Appliance Repair for more than 35 years. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1952 to 1953; he belonged to the American Legion.

He is survived by his children, Mike Philpott of Bakersfield and Jeff Philpott of Denver; brothers, John Philpott and Ben Philpott, both of Tracy; sister, Pauline Derby of Fort Worth, Texas; and three grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Tracy Public Cemetery. No visitation. Hotchkiss Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to the American Legion Post 172, 1960 N. Tracy Blvd., Tracy 95376, or Veterans of Foreign Wars, 430 W. Grant Line Road, Tracy 95376.

Marie Donaldson
(Published: Monday, March 20, 2000)
July 7, 1923 -- March 18, 2000

Marie Donaldson, 76, of Turlock died Saturday at Brandel Manor Convalescent Hospital.

Mrs. Donaldson was a native of Oklahoma City. She lived in Turlock 62 years. She owned Marie's Dress Shop from 1956 to 1960. She was a member of Stepping Pards Square Dancers, Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 5059, Turlock Senior Citizens, All Seasons Travel-Trailer Club and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was a volunteer at Emanuel Medical Center.

She is survived by her son, Ray Donaldson of Turlock; daughter, Lynda Steadman of Turlock; and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Allen Mortuary. Burial will follow at Turlock Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary.

J.W. Burrows
(Published: Tuesday, March 21, 2000)
Nov. 20, 1909 -- March 15, 2000

J.W. Burrows, 90, of Modesto died Wednesday at Scenic Circle Care Center.

Mr. Burrows was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Modesto nine years and previously lived in Hayward many years. He was an airplane mechanic.

Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Burial will be at Valley Home Memorial Park, Valley Home.

Harold Lynch Sr.
(Published: Tuesday, March 21, 2000)
June 19, 1913 -- March 17, 2000

Harold "Hap" Lynch Sr., 86, of Modesto died Friday at Memorial Medical Center.

Mr. Lynch was a native of Nowata, Okla. He lived in Modesto 12 years. He was a ditch tender for the Turlock Irrigation District for 23 years.

He is survived by his son, Harold E. Lynch Jr. of Bakersfield; brothers, Ernie E. Lynch of Pittsburg, Vernon Lynch of Bethel Island and William Lynch of Gladstone, Wash.; sister, Helen Mellin of Pacheco; and two grandchildren.

Private burial at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Lakewood Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1663, Modesto 95353-1663.

Elvis Pack
(Published: Tuesday, March 21, 2000)
Dec. 28, 1917 -- March 19, 2000

Elvis "Woody" Pack, 82, of Modesto died Sunday at his home.

Mr. Pack was a native of Lamar, Okla. He lived in Modesto 36 years. He was a self- employed butane and propane distributor for 27 years.

He is survived by his son, Dennis Williams of Visalia; brother, Robert Pack of Oregon; and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Private services. McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs in charge of arrangements.

Dessie H. Polk
(Published: Wednesday, March 22, 2000)
Nov. 19, 1919 -- March 21, 2000

Dessie H. Polk, 80, of Ceres died Tuesday at her home.

Mrs. Polk was a native of Gotebo, Okla. She lived in Ceres 58 years. She was a cosmetologist for 20 years; she worked at LaToy's and Della's beauty shops.

She is survived by her children, John Polk of South Pasadena, Sharon Jeffreys of Ceres and Phillip David Polk of New Mexico; brothers, Burchel Hill of Missouri, Cecil Hill of Texas and Bill Hill of Missouri; sister, Loy Brazell of Kansas; and nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Ceres Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Ceres Chapel of Franklin & Downs.

Pam Amaral
(Published: Wednesday, March 22, 2000)
April 7, 1947 -- March 21, 2000

Pam Amaral, 52, of Ceres died Tuesday at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto.

Mrs. Amaral was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Ceres all her life. She was a 33-year employee of Hershey Chocolate USA, Oakdale; she was a scheduling and shipping clerk. She was a member of the United Way.

She is survived by her husband, Tim Amaral of Ceres; son, Mark Amaral of Ceres; father and stepmother, Paul and Jean Thurman of Modesto; brothers, Bill Thurman, Jim Thurman and Dan Thurman, all of Modesto; sisters, Patty Vincent of Turlock and Peggy Gunn of Atwater; and two grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs, Modesto.

Alvis Pack
(Published: Wednesday, March 22, 2000)
Dec. 28, 1917 -- March 19, 2000

Alvis "Woody" Pack, 82, of Modesto died Sunday at his home.

Mr. Pack was a native of Lamar, Okla. He lived in Modesto 36 years. He was a self-employed butane and propane distributor for 27 years.

He is survived by his son, Dennis Williams of Visalia; brother, Robert Pack of Oregon; and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today at Acacia Memorial Park. No public visitation. The McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs in charge of arrangements.

David Carter
(Published: Friday, March 24, 2000)
June 24, 1933 -- March 20, 2000

David Carter, 66, of Golden Valley, Ariz., died Monday at his home.

Mr. Carter was a native of Coalgate, Okla. He lived in Dos Palos from 1955 to 1996 before moving to Golden Valley. He retired in 1996 after a career with Soil Service; he was a field foreman. Previously he worked for Union Carbide in the agrichemical field. He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1952 to 1955; he belonged to Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Carter of Arizona; children, Mark Carter of Arizona, Jennece Bunyard of Alaska, Kimberly Cooney of Lake Tahoe and Debbie Vickers of Tennessee; brothers, Joe Carter of Dos Palos and Terry Carter, Everett Carter and Gene Carter, all of Los Banos; sisters, Gloria Berge and Florence Franco, both of Madera, Cortez Mezza and Deborah Carter, both of Los Banos, Theresa Canady of Oakland and Katy Johnson of Mariposa; and 15 grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 9 a.m. today at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, Los Banos. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. today at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella.

Etta M. Dennis
(Published: Friday, March 24, 2000)
Feb. 25, 1934 -- March 23, 2000

Etta M. Dennis, 66, of Oakdale died Thursday at Oak Valley Hospital.

Mrs. Dennis was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Oakdale one year. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Earl Dennis of Oakdale; children, James Dennis and Robert Dennis, both of Wyoming, and Belinda Hiatt of Oklahoma; brother, T.J. Newcomb of California; sister, Bobbye Southard of Oakdale; and five grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.

Private services were conducted at Oakdale Memorial Chapel.

Clarence J. Williams
(Published: Saturday, March 25, 2000)
Sept. 5, 1921 -- March 22, 2000

Clarence J. Williams, 78, of Modesto died Wednesday at Colony Park Care Center.

Mr. Williams was a native of Keota, Okla. He lived in Modesto 27 years. He was a ranch foreman for many years; he was retired. Also, he worked in a cotton mill in Chowchilla. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Opal M. Williams of Modesto; children, Clarence J. Williams Jr. of Oklahoma, Jo Ann Smith and Norman Williams, both of Arkansas, and Wayne Williams of Keyes; stepchildren, Rocky Brewer of Texas, and Rodney Brewer and Jimmy Matthews, both of Chowchilla; and many grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Ceres Memorial Park, Ceres. Visitation will be from 1 p.m to 5 p.m. Sunday at the McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs.

Billy E. Choate
(Published: Sunday, March 26, 2000)
Jan. 6, 1928 -- March 24, 2000

Billy Eugene Choate, 72, of Modesto died Friday at Doctors Medical Center.

Mr. Choate was a native of Ida, Okla. He was a truck driver working out of Teamsters union Local 386 for 21 years; he was union president and busibusiness representative. He was a member of Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Choate of Modesto; children, Mike Choate and Bobbie Edgar, both of Modesto, and Delores Cummings of Clovis; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson.

Remembrances may be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1663, Modesto 95353-1663, or the Rainbow Library at Free Will Baptist Church, 226 E. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto 95350.

Vera M. Gragg
(Published: Wednesday, March 29, 2000)
July 30, 1926 -- March 26, 2000

Vera Marie Gragg, 73, of Modesto died Sunday at her daughter's home.

Mrs. Gragg was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Modesto more than 40 years. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.

She is survived by her children, Elisa Craib of Montana, Sam Irons, Dan Irons and Curtis Gragg, all of Modesto, Lee Irons of Tennessee and Rowena Randolph of Ione; brother, Roy Collins of Oklahoma; and sister, Pauline Jacob of Arizona; and 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Modesto West Congregation, Chicago Avenue. Eaton Family Funeral & Cremation Service in charge of arrangements.

Lucy Coggins
(Published: Thursday, March 30, 2000)
Sept. 12, 1912 -- March 27, 2000

Lucy Coggins, 87, of Empire died Monday at her home.

Mrs. Coggins was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Empire 25 years and in Stanislaus County a total of 78 years. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her granddaughter and caregiver, Linda Barrentine Ott of Rescue; and two great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service at graveside will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Private visitation. Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, in charge of arrangements.

Anita Harris
(Published: Thursday, March 30, 2000)
June 3, 1922 -- March 26, 2000

Anita Harris, 77, of Modesto died Sunday.

Mrs. Harris was a native of Oklahoma. She lived in Modesto nine years. She was a packager for Louis Rich Turkey Co.

She is survived by her children, Roger Harris of Grass Valley, Harold Harris and Sharon Hicks, both of Modesto; brother, Happy Culp of Oklahoma; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Private burial will be at Burwood Cemetery, Escalon. Cunningham's Affordable Burial & Cremation Centers in charge of arrangements.

Otis F. Johnson
(Published: Friday, March 31, 2000)
June 12, 1932 -- March 28, 2000

Otis Floyd Johnson, 67, of Modesto died Tuesday at Doctors Medical Center.

Mr. Johnson was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Modesto 50 years. He had retired after a 30-year career as a cement mason; he belonged to Cement Masons Union Local 300. He was an Army veteran; he was a Green Beret during the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Pearl Johnson of Modesto; children, Diana Frietas, Brenda Wilson, Richard Naranjo and Stephanie Johnson, all of Modesto, and Mary Merrill of Tulare; brother, Ollie Johnson of King City; sisters, Maudie Crawford of Modesto, Oleta Crawford and Orie Johnson, both of Vallejo, and Opal McCullar of Dow, Okla.; and 27 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Evins Funeral Home. Private interment.

Marion J. Rogers
(Published: Friday, March 31, 2000)
July 10, 1922 -- March 29, 2000

Marion Johnson Rogers, 77, of Pleasanton died Wednesday at a hospital in Alameda.

Mr. Rogers was a native of Tomoha, Okla. He lived in Pleasanton nearly 50 years and previously lived in Modesto from 1946 to 1951. He was a service station owner for 33 years. He was a Merchant Marine veteran, serving from 1943 to 1945.

He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Rogers of Pleasanton; children, Philip Rogers and Beverly Idle, both of Pleasanton; brother, William Earl Rogers of Modesto; sister, Mildred McCune of Livermore; and three grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson.