Deaths of Nolan County People

 

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J. T. Patterson

Gender: M (Male)
Birth Date: 8 Sep 1925
Birth Place: Blackwell, Nolan, TX
Death Date: 15 Jun 1964
Death Place: Butler Wash, San Juan, UT
Burial Date: 17 June 1964
Cemetery: Blanding City Cemetery
Relatives: Father;  Patterson
Name of Deceased: Lovell, Rilla C.
Date of Death: 29-Dec-93
Place of Death: Point Loma, CA
Birth Place: Sweetwater, TX
Misc: died of cancer at the age of 77

 

 

OXFORD - Alvin Benton 'Al' Light passed away on January 9, 2009, at Duke Medical Center. He was born in Nolan County, Texas on October 18, 1921. He was the son of the late Alvin and Leota Montgomery Light. Mr. Light was a member of Hester Baptist Church and a former Deacon of Hester Baptist Church. He was employed by Contractors Unlimited Inc. of Oxford and was a former employee of Black Industries of Durham. Mr. Light was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Air Force.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday in the Gentry-Newell & Vaughan by Dr. Lovelle Waters and the Rev. Leslie Giles. Burial will be in Hester Baptist Church Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Frances Hargett Light ; three sons, Jimmy Light (Dwan) of Zebulon, Robert Light(Allysn) and Jerry Light(Nancy) all of Oxford; daughter, Betty H. Baynes of Oxford; five grandsons; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; a sister Mary L. Pickens(Charles) of Tyler, Texas. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby B. Light in 1990 and a sister, Opal A. Light.
 
Albuquerque, NM Journal

Florene Turek passed away on June 14, 2007 at the age of 82.

She was born on September 10, 1924 to Edgar and Martha Stutzenberger in Sweetwater TX.

She is survived by her son, Jimmy Eilis and wife, Terry; her two daughters, Anita Parsons and Gracia Stoehr; her sister, Melba Cox; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She will be missed by all.

Florene will be buried in Sweetwater, TX. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary.

 

Albuquerque, NM Journal

KELLOGG -- Nedra Lee Kellogg. Services for Nedra L. Kellogg, 70, of Lubbock, will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 in Resthaven's Abbey Chapel in Lubbock, TX. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven. Nedra Lee Ensminger was born on March 19, 1938 in Nolan County, Texas. She graduated from Estancia High School (New Mexico) in 1956, married Charles Kellogg on July 1, 1957, and settled in Lubbock, Texas in 1970. Nedra went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 8, 2008. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Charles; her mother, Maurine Ensminger of Nolan, TX; two daughters, Denise (Eric) Johansen of Cincinnati, Ohio, Judy (Don) Willingham of Granbury, Texas; a son, Kevin (Ashley) Kellogg of Denver, Colorado; a sister, Torksey (Dave) Merewether of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a brother Mike (Lynda) Ensminger of Nolan, TX; 3 granddaughters, Meredith and Natalie Willingham and Kayla Kellogg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, November 10, 2008 from 6-7:30 p.m. Resthaven Funeral Home 5740 W. 19th Street Lubbock, Texas 79407

 

 

Sweetwater, Texas
Warren Barton was born October 1, 1922, in Nolan County, son of C.W. and Jeanette Barton, and died March 3, 2009. He served his country for 3 1/2 years during World War II in the Army Air Corps. Warren married Winona Elliott ,September 7, 1946 in Brownwood, Texas, and then moved to Sweetwater, Texas, where he worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service for 33 years.

Warren and his wife Winona then moved to Lake Brownwood for eight years and were living in Abilene at the time of his death.

Warren is survived by his wife Winona, of sixty-three years, daughter Janice McCarty and husband Mickey of Abilene, grandson John Bradley McCarty who was the light of his life, brother Adrian Barton and sister-in-law Ruth. nephews Gary and Glenn Barton and niece Gayla Williams, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Wilma and Ted Mitchell and nephew Elliott Mitchell of Austin,Texas and niece Gloria Felts.

Warren's younger brother, Elton ( Salty) preceded him in death in 1996. Warren was a member of the Baptist Church.

It was Warren's request that no formal funeral service be held. Burial will be in Nolan Cemetery, under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home.
Saturday, April 25, 2009

DAWSON, Mike
Poet, writer, movie stunt man, cavalryman, cowboy, rodeo bronc rider, rancher, husband - Mike Dawson was many things in his 94 years. Mike was born Feb. 10, 1915, in Nolan County, Texas. He died April 22, 2009, in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Prescott.

Mike was born to Irish immigrant stock on his father's side and French on his mother's. One great-uncle, Frank Dawson, was a captain in the Texas Rangers. Mike was first on a horse at three days old. He learned to rope by throwing clothesline on the family chickens, dogs and cats. At 14 he took his first job, as the "cook's louse" or helper, on the Green Land and Cattle Co. ranches. At 17 he went with a shipment of horses to Los Angeles and stayed to work as a horse wrangler for the movies. He met and apprenticed with master stuntman Yakima Canutt and for the next 10 years did stunts in many movies, appearing in films with John Wayne, Tex Ritter, Gabby Hayes, Errol Flynn and Hoot Gibson, including the classic film "Stage Coach." When World War II broke out, Mike enlisted in the horse cavalry and served in the Pacific. After the war he returned to Hollywood and stunt work.

While working as a stunt double for Rita Hayworth (Mike's diminutive size resulted in his doing stunts for many ladies) in a scene where a runaway wagon was to go over a cliff, he was seriously injured and spent months in a body cast. He took up a challenge to write scripts and entered a new career: He wrote radio scripts for "Tales of the Texas Rangers" and "The Cisco Kid."

Mike also rode broncs during the 1940s and '50s, appearing in rodeos in Arizona, California, Montana and New York's Madison Square Garden. He returned to cowboy work and eventually bought his own ranch near Mingus Mountain, which he operated until 1987.

Mike had written many stories and scripts and poems, so when the cowboy poetry gatherings began, he participated as a poet and storyteller. He became known as "Old Griz" and was a popular performer in the Prescott, Sierra Vista and Alpine Texas gatherings.

In 2002, Mike married the love of his life, Linda Vandersall, and they moved to Prescott Valley.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; her children, Deborah Jones, Bryan Goff and David Stanton; and many, many friends.

No service is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prescott Valley Senior Center or to Yavapai Food Bank.

Information provided by survivors.

Norman Dean Doggett    
Norman Dean Doggett  was born December 21, 1928, in Nolan County, Texas, the son of Jeff J. Doggett and Allie Taylor Doggett. He was drafted into the Army, serving in Korean War, being stationed in Japan. He returned home in Late December 1952. He married Gypsy Smith on June 12, 1952. Dean managed W.F. and J.F Barnes Lumber Co. Their only child Jeffery Elizabeth was born in Hamilton. Dean went on to work at Perry National Bank in Hamilton and in 1976 he and Gypsy and the family moved to Austin where he remained in the financial industry until his retirement from the DPS Credit Union as President. He received his certification of credit union management from the University of Houston CUNA School of Management. Funeral services for Dean Doggett will be held on Monday, January 26, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., at the 1st St. Church of Christ, with George McCall and Kevin Haynes officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church building 1 hour prior to the service. Survivors include wife, Gypsy Ann Doggett of Lampasas; daughter, Jeffery Hillis and husband, Bruce of Farmers Branch, Texas; grandson, Nathan Hillis of Farmer.; two brothers, Lester Doggett and wife, Elva of Lake Worth, Alvin Doggett and wife, Gertrude of Haltom City; sister, Golda Burns of Hewitt; sister-in-law, Geniva Doggett of Kempner; and brother-in-law, Buster Smith and wife, Fay of Cincinnati, Ohio; and by many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Name of Deceased: Funeral Services For Alfred E. Pool, 87, of Sweetwater, Were Held At 2 P.M. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. With Rev. James Baker Officiating. Burial Followed At Garden of Memories Cemetery Under The Direction of McCoy Funeral Home. Members of The Nolan County H
Gender: M (Male)
Age : 87
Death Date: 29 Jan 2009
Birth Date: 30 Jul 1921
Spouse: Gloria Johnson May
Children: Christine Vandever and Husband Scissors of Georgetown, Susan Chupp and Husband Steve of Argyle, Sandy Womble and Husband John of Maryneal, Freida Looby and Husband Mike of Georgetown and Pam Daniel and Husband Marlin of Sweetwater
Sibling: Jean Lewis
Marriage Date: 30 May 1958
Marriage Location: Colorado City
Military: veteran

 

Thomas 'Jerry' Musgrove Sr.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Thomas "Jerry" Musgrove Sr., 74, of Big Spring died Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, in a local hospital. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with the Rev. Jim Wilkerson, the Rev. Elwin Collom and the Rev. Kenny Platte officiating.

He was born May 28, 1934, in Hylton and married LaDell Johnson Jan. 15, 1954, in Big Spring.

Jerry came to Big Spring in 1950 from Pampa. He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. He worked for Fina Oil Company as a pumper for more than 25 years, retiring in 1989. He was a handy man and enjoyed volunteering his time to his church. Jerry loved being a dad, granddad and great-granddad. He loved getting up early to ride four wheelers, hunt, fish and golf.

Jerry was saved in 1942 at the age of 8 years at Goldthwaite Baptist Church. He was ordained as a deacon at Crestview Baptist Church Aug. 21, 1977, and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, LaDell Musgrove of Big Spring; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Jerry and Liz Musgrove of Big Spring; a daughter, Susan Palmer of Big Spring; two brothers, Michael Musgrove of Azle and Joe Don Musgrove of Odessa; four granddaughters, Lochie Beth Darling and husband, James, of Salado, Jacqueline Jean Lee Riley and husband, Dan, of Coahoma, Brionna Jaden Palmer and Kylie LoRaye Palmer, both of Big Spring; two great granddaughters, Lily Sage Riley of Coahoma and Kelli Jo "Cricket" Darling of Salado.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Perry and Thelma Ray Dunnam Musgrove.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
Alma Lee Nelson

Sweetwater

Mrs. Alma Lee Nelson, 93, passed away on March 22, 2009 in Abilene, Texas. Graveside Services are 10:00 am Thursday March 26, 2009 at Sweetwater Cemetery. Chaplin Dave Takacs officiating. Services are under the care of McCoy Funeral Home.

Alma was born on May 20, 1915 in Nolan County. She had attended the Luther and Baptist Church. She attended Sweetwater Newman High School. She lived in Nolan County until she moved to Abilene in the 1940's where she resided until her death.

She married Hallie Taylor in Sweetwater in May of 1933. He later preceded her in death in 1942. Then married Truman Nelson in May of 1960 in Abilene. He also preceded her in death in 1969.

She is survived by 2 sons, William G. (Bill) Taylor and wife Faye of Middleburg, Florida and Joe Taylor and wife Loretta of Jonesville, Louisiana. Sister Mildred Pietzsch of Amarillo, Texas. 4 Grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.