2006 Obituaries

Kathryn (Kay) Baden memorial service held at First Presbyterian in Belton on Dec. 15

Kathryn (Kay) Beery Baden passed away Dec. 12, 2006 in Temple at age 86.

She was born in Washington, IA, to Marvin and Margaret Thompson Beery on Sept. 29, 1920.
She attended Coe College, in Cedar Rapids, IA. There she was active in Alpha Xi Delta sorority, ultimately being named to their Order of the Pearl, and as Coe’s Beauty Queen by Big Band Leader Horace Heidt. While attending Coe she met Wayne Baden, whom she married on Sept. 13, 1940. They had been married 66 years at the time of her death.

The Badens relocated a number of times early in their marriage due to Wayne’s medical residencies and Army service. They lived in Iowa City, IA, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Raymondville, before settling in the Bell County area in 1959.

Kay was a founding member of the Mill Creek Choral Group, as well as a member of numerous other musical groups. She and Mrs. Howard K. LeB-us co-founded the Scott & White Hospital Yellow Bird Service.

In addition to music she served as an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Belton before moving to Temple where she and her husband joined Grace Presbyterian Church in 2004, this is o e of the best and Fun Activities for a Senior Loved One to choose. She was active in her PEO chapter in Temple and at the PEO Cotty Women’s College in Nevada, MO. She was active in the Cub Scouts and Brownies.She is survived by her husband; three children, Karen Baden Parker, of McKinney, and husband Tom, Leland Baden, of Temple, and Gary Baden, of Frisco, and wife Sarah; three grandchildren, Kurt Liles, of Frisco, Keven Lewis of North Little Rock, AR, and Lara Baden, of Frisco; and five great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, anyone who wishes may gift their favorite church, charity, or the Music Fund at the Belton Presbyterian Church.

Temple Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Gale Gregory interred at Salado Cemetery; passed away December 15 in Austin

Funeral services for Gale Gregory, 88, of Salado were held Dec. 19 at the Salado United Methodist Church with Rev. Grady Brittain officiating. Burial followed at the Salado Cemetery.
Gregory died Dec. 15, 2006 in an Austin hospital.

He was born September 2, 1918 in Springfield, MO, the son of Edward and Arzelia Gregory. He worked for the Veteran’s Hospital in Temple. He was a member of the Salado Methodist Church.

He was also an avid golfer.

Gregory was preceded in death by his wife, on Oct. 22, 1991.

He is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Greer of Pasadena, Texas; grand-children, Jeanene
Kendrick and Bruce Kendrick; and a great-grandchild, Zoe Kendrick.

Dossman Funeral Home of Belton was in charge of arrangements.

Matthews memorial held Dec. 8 in Salado

A service of celebration was held Dec. 8 for Reverend George McAfee Matthews at Salado United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Virginia Kinnison of Salado; sons Neil Matthews of Ingram, TX, Cort Matthews of Bayside, CA and Bruce Matthews of Sheboygan, WI; step-children Paul Kinnison, William Kinnison and Karen Virginia Kinnison of Salado; a brother Jewel Matthews of Michigan; a sister Charlotte Dison of Houston; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his first wife Elmora Francis Messer. Matthews was born Aug 26, 1922 in Weather-ford, Texas to Jewel Mat-thews and Phoebe Francis Dabney Matthews.

He served his country during World War II as an apprentice seaman in the U.S.N.R. from Oct. 1942 to Oct. 1946.

He attended North Texas State, Perkins Seminary at S.M.U. and Vanderbilt University. He served as a United Methodist Minister in Texas and Tennessee from 1945 until 2005 with his most recent charge being in Star, Texas. He was the pastor of Salado Unit-ed Methodist Church from 1964 to 1966.

Memorials may be made to Salado United Methodist Church.

Norma Lee Gwin passes away Dec. 10

Norma Lee Gwin, 79, of Belton died Dec. 10, 2006 in a Belton Health Care Center.
Services for Norma L. Gwin were held Dec. 12 at the Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple with Minister Gene Greer officiating.

Gwin was born in Arkansas the daughter of Howard and Jewel Robinson Gwin. She worked in Industry as a parts specialist before retiring and moving to the Temple Belton area. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Gwin is survived by one son David Land of Temple, one brother Harold Jean Gwin of Mishawaka, Indiana, one niece Sharon Young of Florence and a sister-in-law Lou Gwin of Osceola, Indiana.

Freddie Flowers

Services for Freddie Lee Flowers, 72, of Salado, were held Nov. 27 in the Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Skip Blancett officiating. Burial followed in the Salado Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 1, 1934, in Kansas City, KS, to Murney Flowers and Zeta Clark Flowers. He married Gloria Menges on July 28, 1956 in Miami, OK. Flowers served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He also owned Vianco, Inc. for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Flowers, of Salado; two sons, Philip Flowers, of Magnolia, Mark Flowers, of Gautier, MS; two daughters, Vicki Jones, of Montgomery, Theresa Smith, of Magnolia; two sisters, Kate McCarty of Edwardsville, KS, Dorothy Johnson, of Missouri; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bob Flowers, in 2006.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Men’s Prayer Group at First Baptist Church in Salado.

Heartfield Funeral in Belton handled arrangements.

Durwood Ray

Services for Durwood “Mitz” Ray, 81, of Belton, were held Nov. 25 in the Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Rest Haven Cemetery, south of Belton.
Ray died Nov. 22 at his residence.

He was born Dec. 14, 1924, in Youngsport, to Joel A. Ray and Ruby Dockray. He married Nan Pamplin on Aug. 25, 1949 in Killeen. Ray was a rancher in Belton for many years. He was also a member of the Cowboy Turtle Association, the Rodeo Cowboy Association; a Gold Card life member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. He was inducted into the Bell County Cowboys and Cowgirls Ring of Honor and will be inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in April 2007.

Survivors include his wife, Nan Ray, of Belton; two sons, Mitts Ray, of Round Rock, Robert Ray, of Salado; two daughters, Ruby Cameron, of Salado, Nancy Hale, of Lufkin; three brothers, Jack Ray, of Killeen, D.L. Ray, of Troy, Chine Ray, of Salado; one sister, Billie Jane Sprott, of Azle; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, LaJuan Ray; one brother, Jim Ray.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame, c/o Jana Richie at P.O. Box 9373, Huntsville, TX 77340.

Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton was in charge of arrangements.

C.E. Cameron

C.E. Cameron, 85, of Temple died Nov. 16 in a Temple hospital.
Funeral services were held Nov. 17 at the Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with Monsignor Edward Matocha and Deacon John Petter officiating. Burial followed at St. Monica’s Cemetery in Cameron, Texas.

Clarence E. Cameron was born March 12, 1921 in Oakalla, Texas to David and Lura Cantwell Cameron. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army.

He married Verda Lee Stecher February 3, 1948 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Temple. Cameron worked for the Temple Veterans Administration Hospital for 35 years, retiring in 1975. He then worked for the Mill Creek Pro Shop in Salado for 25 years.

He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3444 and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Verda Lee Cameron, of Temple; two sons, Mike Cameron and wife Ruby, of Salado and Paul Cameron and wife Kathy, of Temple; two grandchildren, Blake Cameron and Paige Cameron.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1018 S. 7th Street, Temple, Texas 76504.

Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple in charge of arrangements.

Judith Ann Pastie

Judith Ann Pastie, of Salado, passed away on Nov. 23. She was born on April 8, 1940 to Harry and Rose Marriott, of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Her life and personality were marked by her love and devotion to her family, her compassion for others and her love of flowers. She was loved and respected by friends and family and will be missed.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years Raymond Pastie, of Salado and three daughters, Melody Colasuonno and husband Bob, of Olathe, KS; Cherie Locke and husband Jeff, of Overland Park, KS; Pam Halbrooks and husband Michael of Mc-Kinney.

She is also survived by her sister Kathy Rowe and husband Ron, of Littleton, Colorado, four grand-children, Lucas, Chelsea, Madelin and Trevor, nieces and nephews and many loving friends.

Private services will be in Colorado Springs, CO.

Services held for Bill Sparks

Services for William “Bill” Hamilton Sparks, 83, of Salado, were Oct. 14 in Salado Cemetery.

A memorial service was held Oct. 14 at Salado United Methodist Church.

Sparks died Oct. 10.

He was born in Wood-ford County, Ill. to Walter and Lillah Sparks. He married Sammie Bryan on April 14, 1945. He worked for the civil service at Fort Hood and was a member of Salado United Methodist Church.

His wife preceded him in death.Sparks is survived by two daughters, Sandra Grossman, of The Wood-lands, and Cindy Wiewel, of Austin; five grandchildren and a great-grand-child.

Visitation was Oct. 13 at Dossman Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Ruthene Warrick, 73, of Salado, were held at Doamman Funeral Home Sept. 4 with Rev. Grady Brittain officiated. War-rick was buried at Salado Cemetery.
Warrick died Aug. 31, 2006 in a Temple nursing center.

She was born August 7, 1933 in Salado, the daughter of Oscar J. and Annie Arnold. She married James W. Warrick on Jan. 4, 1952 in Belton. They made their home in Salado. Warrick worked for 52 years as a waitress and hostess for the Stage-coach Inn in Salado. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Warrick was preceded in death by her husband James W. Warrick in June 1990.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Melba and Joe Tischler, of Salado, her brother Oscar J. Arnold, Jr., of Holland and her sister, Doris Hazelwood, of Temple. She is also survived by two grandsons, Gregory and Tyler Tischler.