Donald Goodnight
Services for Donald Goodnight, age 82, of Temple and formerly of Salado, will be held 10 a.m. January 24, 2011 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Rev. Bobby Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in the Salado Cemetery.
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Mary L. Dezern
Mary L. Dezern
BELTON – Funeral services for Mary Louise Dezern, 77, of Salado will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 20th at the 3C Cowboy Fellowship Church in Salado with Pastor Jason Bryant officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Park in Pasadena at a later date.
Specialist Martin James Lamar
Specialist Martin James Lamar
FORT HOOD, Texas – Department of Defense officials have released the name of a Soldier killed while supporting Operation New Dawn.
Sergeant Michael Patrick Bartley
Sergeant Michael Patrick Bartley
FORT HOOD, Texas – Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier killed while supporting Operation New Dawn.
Private Jesse Raymond Cerwick
Private Jesse Raymond Cerwick
FORT HOOD, Texas – Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident on West Highway 190 Jan. 15 in Copperas Cove, Texas.
Sergeant First Class Donald Wayne Jones
Sergeant First Class Donald Wayne Jones
FORT HOOD, Texas – Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive Jan. 10 2011 in a hotel room in Dallas. The cause of death is unknown.
Specialist Ian Anthony Borelli
Specialist Ian Anthony Borelli
FORT HOOD, Texas – Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who apparently died from a gunshot wound Jan. 4, 2011 in Portland, Ore.
2010 Obituaries (2)
Specialist August Germarne Britto
FORT HOOD, Texas – Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive December 14 in San Antonio. The cause of death is unknown at this time.
Specialist August Germarne Britto, 25, of San Antonio, joined the military in May 2006 as a unit supply specialist and was assigned to Company F, 1st Air and Missile Defense Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Hood since September 2009.
Britto deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2007 to December 2008.
Britto’s awards and decorations include the two Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and Combat Action Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Leah G. Buzzard
Funeral services for Leah Gail (Cabaniss) Buzzard, 71, of Salado were held at 11a.m.. on Wednesday, December 22 in the Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Munson and John Ash officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Knob Cemetery in Belton.
Leah G. Buzzard died Monday morning, December 20, 2010 after a long illness.
Full obituary appears in Salado Village Voice print edition.
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Vivian Aline Price McIver
Service for Vivian Aline Price McIver, 80, of Wink, were held Dec. 20, at the First Baptist Church in Wink, TX. with Rev Richard Ray officiating. Vivian died December 15, 2010 in Salado, TX.
Complete obituary appears in the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Dec. 2, 2010 in Temple, Texas.
Specialist Travis Brenton Donnell, 32, of Dallas, joined the military in October 1997 as a military policeman. He arrived at Fort Hood in July 2006, and was assigned to 178th Military Police Detachment, 89th Military Police Brigade, since February 2010.
Donnell deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 2004 to February 2005 and May 2007 to July 2008. He also deployed in support of operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina from October 2002 to July 2003.
Donnell’s awards and decorations include four Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, three Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, four Overseas Service Ribbons, NATO Medal and two Driver and Mechanic Badges.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Private First Class Bryant Evans
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Nov. 26 in Killeen, Texas, from injuries suffered from an apparent gunshot wound.
Private First Class Bryant Michael Evans, 22, of Dayton, Ohio, joined the military in January 2010 as a multiple launch rocket system crewmember. He was assigned to Battery A, 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Fires Brigade, since October 2010.
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Private First Class David Dustin Finch
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn.
Private First Class David Dustin Finch, 24, of Bath Springs, Tenn., died Dec. 8, 2010 in An Numaniyah, Wasit Province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small-arms fire.
Finch joined the military in September 2009 as a cavalry scout. He was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, in February 2010 and deployed in support of Operation New Dawn in August 2010.
Finch’s awards and decorations include National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
Evans’ awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal,Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Sergeant Marc H. Laster
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Nov. 30, 2010 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas, from a pre-existing illness.
Sergeant Marc H. Laster, 41, of Constantinople, Mich., joined the military in April 1980 as a crane operator, and most recently served as a chemical operations specialist. He was assigned to 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, since February 2009.
Laster deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from January 2004 to May 2004 and October 2006 to December 2007.
Laster’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
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Private First Class David R. Jones Jr.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Private First Class David R. Jones Jr., 21, of Saint Johnsville, N.Y., died Oct. 24 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident.
Jones joined the military in October 2009 as a cannon crew member and was assigned to Howitzer Battery, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, since March 2010.
Jones deployed in support of Operation New Dawn in August 2010.
Jones’ awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal ,Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Col. Thomas R. Pappas, USAF (Ret)
Services for Col. Thomas R. Pappas, USAF (Ret), 90, of Salado will be private. He will be laid to rest with full military honors. Skip Blanchett will officiate.
Col. Pappas died October 29, 2010 at a local hospital.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Services for James E. Rosenbusch, 73, of Salado were held October 27, 2010 at Wrench Funeral Home in Leander with the Rev. Jason Bryant officiating. Rosenbusch died October 25, 2010 in a Temple hospital.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Pauline Neves Edwards
A graveside service was held on Oct. 27 at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in Georgetown for Pauline (Polly) Edwards, 58. Edwards passed away October 23, 2010 at her home in Salado.
She was born to Aurbry and Margaret (Moore) Neves, in Belton, on Nov. 19, 1951. She married Bobby Gene Edwards, in Temple Sept. 4, 1982.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Willard J. (Bill) Heth, of Burleson and formerly of Salado, passed away on October 19, 2010.
Graveside services were held Oct. 22 at Salado Cemetery. Visitation was held Oct. 21 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Vella M. Preece
Services for Vella Marie Preece, 63 were held Oct. 23 at Dossman Funeral Home with Reverend Ernest Thompson officiating.
Preece died October 20, 2010 in a Temple hospital.
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Susie M. Preece
Services for Susie Michelle Preece, 27 were held Oct. 23 at Dossman Funeral Home with Reverend Ernest Thompson officiating.
Preece died October 20, 2010 at her home.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died October 23, 2010 at Fort Hood from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
Corporal Jason Anthony Savage, 24, of Mineral Wells, Texas, joined the military in June 2008 as an infantryman and was assigned to Company B, 2nd
Battalion, 5th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since October 2008. Savage deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 2009 to January 2010.
Savage’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Infantry Badge.
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Bert Constant
Graveside services and burial for Bert Constant, 63, of Pflugerville, Texas will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Il at a later date.
Bert died October 12, 2010 at a local hospital.
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Graveside services for Madison Cheyenne Croce, infant daughter of Sean Croce and Brittany Finger, were held Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Salado Cemetery in Salado with Pastor, Jason Bryant officiating.
Madison was born and passed away Friday, October 15 2010 in a Temple hospital.
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Sherrie Glunt Harper
Services for Sherrie Glunt Harper, 61, of Salado were held Oct. 15 at First Baptist Church of Belton.
Harper died Oct. 12 2010.
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Vincent Sottosanti
On Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Vincent Sottosanti passed away in his home.
He was born on November 27, 1946 in Jersy City, New Jersey to Samuel and Edna Sottosanti, who preceded him in death.
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Lonnie Edward Brooks passed away October 7, 2010 at his home in Salado, with his wife and children by his side.
Brooks was born Aug. 28, 1943, in Salado, the son of Lonnie P. and Opal (Jackson) Brooks.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Sergeant Michael Timothy Franklin
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier and his wife who died of apparent gunshot wounds Sept. 26 in their on-post residence here.
Sergeant Michael Timothy Franklin and Jessie Ann Franklin had two children: one daughter, 6, and one son, 2. The children are currently being cared for by Fort Hood’s child protective services.
Michael Franklin, 31, of Middletown, R.I., joined the Army in August 2005 as a motor transport operator. He was assigned to Fort Hood in October 2005 and was currently assigned to 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.
He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from October 2006 to January 2008 and February 2009 to January 2010.
His awards and decorations include Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver – Wheeled Vehicles.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found deceased Sept. 25 in his residence on post.
Master Sgt. Baldemar Gonzales, 39, of Victoria, Texas, joined the military in November 1990 and served as an air defense system crewman and later as an artilleryman and was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Warrior Transition Brigade, Carl R. Darnall Medical Center, Fort Hood, in September 2010.
Gonzales deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm from December 1990 to June 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2003 to March 2004.
Gonzales’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal with five oak leaf clusters, National Defense
Service Medal with bronze combat star, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with a numeral three, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge and Driver and Mechanic Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Sept. 25 from an apparent gunshot wound in Copperas Cove, Texas.
Sergeant Timothy Ryan Rinella, 29, of Chester, Va., joined the military in April 2000 as a light-wheel vehicle mechanic and was assigned to Fort Hood in May 2008. He was assigned to the 509th Forward Support Company, 504th Special Troops Battalion, III Corps, here.
Rinella deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 2003 to August 2003, June 2004 to June 2005 and August 2008 to August 2009. He also deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from January 2007 to January 2008.
Rinella awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal with
two metal clasps, National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star device, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and Driver and Mechanic Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Kendall M. Anderson, 78, of Bloomington, MN, passed away suddenly of a suspected aortic aneurism on September 24, 2010.
Anderson was born Dec. 6, 1931, to Donald and Blanche Anderson of Brooklyn Park, MN.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Specialist Donald Scott Morrison
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Specialist Donald Scott Morrison died Sept. 26 at Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his military vehicle with an improvised explosive device on Sept. 25 at Forward Operating Base Frontenac, Afghanistan.
Morrison, 23, of Cincinnati, Ohio, joined the Army in October 2008 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to 584th Mobility Augmentation Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, since February 2009.
Morrison deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom in December
2009.
Morrison’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and Combat Action Badge.
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Sergeant Mark Allen Simpson
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sergeant Mark Allen Simpson died Sept. 26, 2010 at Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his military vehicle with an improvised explosive device on Sept. 25 at Forward Operating Base Frontenac,Afghanistan.
Simpson, 40, of Peoria, Ill., joined the Army in January 2005 as a combat
engineer. He was assigned to 584th Mobility Augmentation Company, 20th
Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood.
Simpson deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom in January 2010. He also deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from August 2006 to October 2007.
Simpson’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star device, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and Driver and Mechanic Badge and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver – Wheeled Vehicles.
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Pfc. Barbara Vieyra
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Sept. 18 of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked her unit using an improvised explosive device and rocket propelled grenade fire in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
Pfc. Barbara Vieyra, 22, of Mesa, Ariz., joined the military in April 2008 as a member of the military police, was assigned to the 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, since October 2009.
Vieyra deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in April 2010.
Vieyra’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War of Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Services for Geraldine (Gerrie) R. Parker, 86, of Salado, Texas were held September 22, 2010 at Salado United Methodist Church with Reverend Skip Blanchett officiating.
Parker was buried at the Salado Cemetery following the services.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Services for Roy E. Worrall, Jr. 77, of Salado will be a private. Roy died Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at a local hospital. He was born September 12, 1932 to Roy Eugene Worrall and Minnie T. Naaktgeboren in Knoxville, Iowa.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Sept. 12, 2010 in San Antonio from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
Specialist Roland Espinoza, 21, of San Antonio, joined the military in September 2007 as a human intelligence collector and was assigned to Company C, 303rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Fort Hood, since December 2009.
Espinoza deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2008 to November 2009.
Espinoza’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Patsy L. Ray Goode (Poppy)
Services for Patsy L. Ray (Poppy) Goode, 73 of Jarrell formerly of Belton were held Sept. 13, 2010, at Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Corn Hill Cemetery in Jarrell with Pastor John Warden officiating.
Goode passed away Sept. 9 at a local hospital. She was born in Heidenheimer July 18, 1937 to Acy “Jewel” and Winnie Ray.
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Col. (Ret) James E. Tuck
Funeral services for Col. (Ret) James E. Tuck, 81, of Salado were held Sept. 3 at the Salado United Methodist Church with Rev. Travis Franklin officiating. Burial will follow at the Salado Cemetery.
James E. Tuck died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at his home in Salado.
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Linda Lanham Douglass
Linda Lanham Douglass passed away at her home in Salado on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 with her family and friends at her side. A memorial service will be held Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, 6500 St. Stephen’s Drive, Austin.
Linda was born on July 1, 1940, the daughter of E.F. (Rip) and Marie Blair Lanham. She attended Belton and Temple schools and graduated from the University of Texas in 1962.
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Private First Class Diego Miguel Montoya
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Private First Class Diego Miguel Montoya died Sept. 2 in Laghman Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire.
Montoya, 20, of San Antonio, Texas, joined the military in July 2009 as a military policeman and was assigned to the 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood since December 2009.
Montoya deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in April 2010.
Montoya’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.
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Graveside services for Calvin Lee Dockray, Sr., 60, of Belton, were held August 28 at Herrington Cemetery near Salado.
Calvin Lee Dockray passed away Tuesday, August 24,2010 at a local hospital.
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Geraldine Evans
Funeral services for Geraldine Evans, 89, of Salado were held, September 1, 2010 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Reverend Joe Bentley officiating. Burial followed in Salado Cemetery. The family received friends for visitation at the Dossman Funeral Home.
Evans passed away August 29, 2010 in a Temple nursing facility.
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Sgt. 1st Class Ferdinando Jerod Gandy
Sgt. 1st Class Ferdinando Jerod Gandy, 36, of Florence, S.C., died Aug. 25, 2010 at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, N.C., from a preexisting illness.
Gandy joined the Army in September 1992 as a power-generation equipment repairer and later changed career fields to a mental health specialist.
He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since July 2010.
Gandy deployed in support of Operations Desert Storm, Kosovo, Enduring Freedom from April 2002 to February 2003 and Iraqi Freedom from November 2004 to November 2005.
Gandy’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with seven oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal with bronze service star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with a numeral two, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Operator.
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Private First Class Alexis Vicente Maldonado
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Fort Hood soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Private First Class Alexis Vicente Maldonado, 20, of Wichita Falls, Texas, died Aug. 21 at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using small-arms fire at Zhari District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
Maldonado joined the Army in October 2008 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to 510th Clearance Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, since July 2010. He deployed to Afghanistan in December 2009.
Maldonado’s awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
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Services for Ilene Mary Whitaker, 79, of Salado will be private. Burial will be in Richwood, West Virginia at a later date. She died August 19, 2010 at her residence.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Sgt. 1st Class Fuatia Tia Theus
Sgt. 1st Class Fuatia Tia Theus, 38 of Honolulu, Hawaii, died at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas on Aug. 16.
Theus joined the Army in December 1990 as a human resources specialist. She was assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center since July 2010.
Theus’ awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal with six oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with a numeral three, Army Service Ribbon and Drill Sergeant Identification Badge.
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Specialist Armando Galvan Aguilar Jr.
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Aug. 21 from an apparent gunshot wound.
Specialist Armando Galvan Aguilar Jr., 26, of Blessing, Texas, was pronounced deceased at Hillcrest Hospital, Hewitt, Texas.
Aguilar joined the military in October 2007 as a combat engineer and was assigned to 87th Sapper Company, 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, since February 2008.
Aguilar deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2008 to July 2009.
Aguilar awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star device, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver – Wheeled Vehicles.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Funeral Services for John Edgar Wood, 77, of Salado, will be held at 3 PM Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Bentley and Rev. Mike Harkrider officiating. Burial will follow at the North Belton Cemetery.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Private First Class David Keith Stewart
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Aug. 14, 2010.
Private First Class David Keith Stewart, 45, of Madison, Miss., was found unresponsive in his barracks’ room and transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Stewart joined the military in June 2007 as a motor transport operator. He was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade, CRDAMC, since November 2009.
Stewart’s decorations and awards include the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
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Barbara Jo Gunsolley Wallace
June 16, 1944 – August 10, 2010
Barbara Jo Gunsolley Wallace is a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born June 16, 1944, in Great Falls, Montana to Joseph and Ruth Gunsolley.
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Mary Elizabeth Zieger, age 84, of Salado died Saturday August 7 at her home.
Private burial followed Tuesday August 10 at the Salado Cemetery in Salado.
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Sergeant Delquan Robert Matthews
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier died of an apparent gunshot wound Aug. 3 in Killeen, Texas.
Sergeant Delquan Robert Matthews, 23, of Brooklyn, N.Y., joined the military in September 2006 as a aviation operations specialist. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, III Corps, since July 2008.
Matthews deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from June 2008
to June 2009.
Matthew’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with bronze service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Basic Aviation Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Services for Edward James Gustina, 59, of Salado, will be held at a later date. Mr. Gustina passed away Saturday, August 7th in a Belton nursing center.
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Robert Dean Agee, Sr., 77 of Salado, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at his residence. Memorial services were held August 7, 2010 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found dead in his apartment July 29 in Killeen, Texas.
Sergeant Bradley Dale Penman, 34, of Punxsutawney, Pa., joined the military in July 1994 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to Company E, 3rd Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since May 2010.
Penman deployed to South Korea from October 1994 to November 1995 and October 1997 to December 1998. He also deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 2004 to March 2005 and October 2006 to December 2007.
Penman’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, three Army Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with three bronze campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, five Overseas Service Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver – Wheeled Vehicles, Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver – Tracked Vehicles and two Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badges.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Dr. John Allen Barton, Jr. (1929-2010)
Dr. John Allen Barton, Jr. passed away on July 28, 2010 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. He was born on November 14, 1929 in the same hospital to John Allen and Edna Gist Barton. He graduated from Salado High School as the valedictorian of the class of 1947. He received a B.S. from Baylor University and graduated from Baylor University College of Dentistry in 1954. He was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force Dental Corps. He served his first assignment as an intern at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio, where he met Patricia Anne Lawshe on a blind date arranged by friends. They were married on August 13, 1955 in San Antonio.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 19 in Killeen, Texas, of an apparent gunshot wound.
Sergeant Derek Peter Schicchi, 27, of Spring Hill, Fla., joined the military in February 2003 as a track vehicle repairer. He was assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since July 2007.
Schicchi deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from August 2007 to January 2008 and January 2009 to January 2010.
Schicchi’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with Bronze Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Patricia Ann Youngblood
April 13, 1953-July 14, 2010
“Patti” Youngblood of Salado died in the Scott & White critical care ICU unit July 14th. She was born in Temple, TX April 13, 1953 to Preston and Hazel Sagebiel Kelly. She graduated Academy ISD and worked in Houston for Aramco Services Company. She married Alan Youngblood in 1987 and subsequently moved to Saudi Arabia returning after retirement to their home in Salado in 2000.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Sergeant 1st Class Vincent Gines
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 15. Sergeant 1st Class Vincent Gines, 48, of Cotter, Ariz., collapsed during a softball game and was transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center by EMS where he was pronounced deceased.
Gines joined the military in October 1989 as a cannon crewmember and was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 393rd Regiment, 479th Field Artillery Brigade, 120th Infantry Brigade, 1st Army Division West, Fort Hood, since July 2009.
Gines deployed in support of Operation Southern Watch April to November 1998, Operation Enduring Freedom from March 2004 to March 2005, and Operation Iraqi Freedom from September 2007 to November 2008.
Gines’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star device, Armed Force Expeditionary Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with combat star, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with one oak leaf cluster, Overseas Service Ribbon with three oak leaf clusters and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Bill Klepac, 80, peacefully departed this life for his heavenly home on July 12, 2010. He was born on October 22, 1929 in Corn Hill, Texas to Joseph and Annie (Tschoerner) Klepac.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Sergeant Douglas Edward Hale Jr
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 10 in Temple, Texas.
Sergeant Douglas Edward Hale Jr., 26, of Rhome, Texas, joined the military in August 2002 as a M1 armor crewman and was assigned to Troop C, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, since May 2009.
Hale deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 2004 to May 2005 and August 2006 to October 2007.
Hale’s awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Expeditionary Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Funeral services for Billie Berry, 89, of Salado will be at 11:00 AM Friday, July 9th at Salado Church of Christ in Salado with Rev. Joe Keys officiating. Interment will follow in Salado Cemetery.
Mrs. Berry passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at a care center in Harker Heights.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Allen Rice of Salado, Texas, formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully July 1, 2010 at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California.
A memorial service celebrating Allen’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Salado United Methodist Church, 650 Royal Street, Salado, Texas 76571.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 4 in Killeen, Texas.
Private Charles Paul King, 23, of Clintwood, Va., joined the military in November 2005 as a cavalry scout and was assigned to Troop B, 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, in March 2008.
King deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from May 2007 to December 2007 and December 2008 to June 2009.
King’s awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation.
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Anita Lillian Lowrey Holt
Oct. 15, 1920-Jan. 19, 2010
Anita Lillian Lowrey Holt, 89, formerly of Temple and Salado, died peacefully January 19, 2010, at the home of her son in Grass Valley, California. Her friends are invited to come to a celebration of her life 4 p.m. July 10, at the home of Sara Mackie in Salado. RSVPs may be made to Broecker Funeral Home in Salado, where directions may also be obtained.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Sergeant Benjamin Daniel Chadwick
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 17, 2010 at Fort Hood.
Sergeant Benjamin Daniel Chadwick, 28, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, joined the military in February 2005 as a fire support specialist. He was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, III Corps, Fort Hood, since January 2010.
Chadwick’s decorations and awards include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and the Army Service Ribbon.
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Jose Angel Guajardo
Jose Angel Guajardo, 55 of Temple passed away on June 20, 2010 at his residence after a long battle with cancer.
Guajardo was born to Angel Guajardo Jr., and Dolores Vargas Guajardo on October 1, 1954 in Temple, Texas.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Specialist Nickolaus Gregory Gossack
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 19, 2010 at Fort Hood from injuries suffered from an automobile accident.
Specialist Nickolaus Gregory Gossack, 23, of Silverton, OR, joined the military in February 2008 as a infantryman and was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 12th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since August 2008.
Gossack deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from December 2008 to December 2009.
Gossack’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
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Specialist Joe Trinity Blevins
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 15, 2010.
Specialist Joe Trinity Blevins, 29, of Marion, Va., was found unresponsive in his barracks’ room and transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Blevins joined the military in June 2006 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to 43rd Combat Engineer Company, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, since December 2007.
Blevins deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from October 2007 to January 2009.
Blevins decorations and awards include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
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Ruby Engelhardt
Services for Ruby Engelhardt, 88, of Salado were held on Friday, June 18, at the Broecker Funeral Home, Salado, with Pastor Tommy Davis officiating.
Ruby Engelhardt died Monday, June 14, 2010 at a local nursing home.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of the Salado Village Voice.
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Rosedale Vanderbur
Services for Rosedale Vanderbur, 65, of Salado were held Thursday, June 10, at the Methodist Church Historical Chapel, 650 Royal Street, Salado, with Pastor Joe Bentley officiating.
Rosedale Lee Vanderbur died Sunday, June 6, 2010 in a Temple Hospital. She was born December 21, 1944 in Lamar, Colorado to Samuel James Garner and Joyce Yvone Boles.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of the Salado Village Voice.
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Services for Richard “Dick” Goodman, 85, of Salado will be held June 23, at the First Baptist Church, Salado, with Dr. Leroy Kemp officiating.
Goodman died June 13, 2010 at his home. He was born May 14, 1925 in Dallas to Samuel Lee and Katie Cook Goodman.
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Specialist Robert Merlin Rose
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found dead in his barracks’ room June 2, 2010 at Fort Hood.
Specialist Robert Merlin Rose, 25, of Stockton, Calif., joined the military in September 2006 as an infantryman. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since February 2010.
Rose deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from July 2008 to July 2009.
Rose’s decorations and awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal,
Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, NATO Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
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Alex Jaimes
Services for Alex Jaimes, 47, of Salado were held, June 1, 2010 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Salado with Father Greg McLaughlin and Deacon Jose Jiminez officiating.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of the Salado Village Voice.
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Spc. Bernette Lamar Mathis
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died May 24 in Round Rock, Texas. The cause of death has not been determined pending an autopsy.
Spc. Bernette Lamar Mathis, 26, of Dallas, Texas, joined the military in
April 2007 as a unit supply specialist and was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since October 2009.
Mathis deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from June 2008 to June 2009.
Mathis’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Doris Mae Hazelwood
Services for Doris Mae Hazelwood, 88, of Temple, will be held at 10 a.m. June 3, 2010 at Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel in Belton with Rev. Jay Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Salado Cemetery in Salado.
Hazelwood passed away May 30, 2010 at her home in Temple.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Hermine (Minka) Rakos was born on July 9, 1921, in Ivandarda, Hungary, to Peter Pflug and Erzsebet Rull. She passed away in Salado, Texas on May 17, 2010.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Pvt. Anthony James Moses
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died May 11 in Temple, Texas, from injuries suffered from a motorcycle accident May 3.
Pvt. Anthony James Moses, 19, of Stockton, Mo., joined the military in June 2009 as a combat engineer and was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,
1st Cavalry Division, since October 2009.
Moses’s awards and decorations include the Army Service Ribbon.
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Pfc. Mark Daniel West
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died May 8 in Bryan, Texas, as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Pfc. Mark Daniel West, 22, of Girard, Ohio, joined the military in February 2008 as a cannon crewmember and was assigned to Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since January 2009.
West deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from January to December 2009.
West’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign
Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a soldier whose remains were positively identified on April 29, 2010 in San Marcos, CA.
Spc. Travis Lee Tamuty, 28, of Fallbrook, Calif., joined the military in September 2007 as an M1 armor crewman and was assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, since January 2008. Complete obituary appears in the May 6, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Services for Harold Bernard Teal, 76, of Salado were held May 3, 2010 at the Presbyterian Church of Salado. Teal died April 28, 2010 at the North Bay Hospital in Aransas Pass.
Harold was born February 7, 1934 in Sudan, Texas to Herbert B. Teal and Ethyl E. Stark. Complete obituary appears in the May 6, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Graveside services for Lillian Mae Calvin, 87, of Round Rock were held April 20, 2010 at Rest Haven Cemetery in Belton. She died April 16 at the Park Valley Inn nursing home where she resided in Round Rock. Complete obituary appears in April 22, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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William Adrian Jones, Jr. 79, of Temple, and formerly of Salado, passed away April 18, 2010 in a Temple Nursing Home. Complete obituary appears in April 22, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Graveside services for Emma Lou Alexander, 78, of Salado were held March 30, 2010 in West Columbia Cemetery in West Columbia, Texas. Preacher Joe Keyes officiating. Complete obituary appears in April 15, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Margaret Ladell “Dell” Mooneyham
Services for Margaret Ladell “Dell” Mooneyham, 83, of Salado were April 9, 2010 at the Resthaven Cemetery in Belton with Chaplain Gary Baxley officiating. Complete obituary appears in April 15, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Spc. Randy Edwin O’Neal
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died April 7, in Gatesville, Texas of injuries sustained as a result of a traffic accident. Spc. Randy Edwin O’Neal, 21, of Hamilton, Texas, joined the military in June 2007 as a field artillery automated tactical data systems specialist and was assigned to Delta Troop, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division since October 2008. Complete obituary appears in April 15, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Sgt. Ronald Lynn Robinson
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died April 6, 2010 at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio of heart failure. Sgt. Ronald Lynn Robinson, 27, of Slidell, La., joined the military in August 2002 as a information systems operator and was assigned to Charlie Company, 62nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion since October 2009.
Complete obituary appears in April 15, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Charles M. Lott, age 85, of Temple died March 31, 2010 in a local hospital. Services were held April 3 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Koinm officiating. Burial with military honors followed at Greathouse Cemetery. Complete obituary appears in April 8, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Elta Lynn Burrows Mints, 101, of Belton died Thursday, April 1, 2010 in a Temple nursing home. Graveside services were held April 3 in North Belton Cemetery. Complete obituary appears in April 8, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Cynthia Ann Nidositko
Cynthia Ann Nidositko Lamberth Boyde, formerly of Salado, passed away at age 65 on March 30, 2010. Complete obituary appears in April 8, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Carolyn Sue Cox
Funeral services for Carolyn Sue Cox, 69, of Belton were held March 27 at the Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel in Belton. Rev. Jay Thomas officiated. Burial followed at Live Oak Cemetery in Youngsport. Complete obituary appears in April 1, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Victor Charles Fiorenza
Services for Victor Charles Fiorenza, 75, were held at the historic Salado Cemetery, Sunday, March 28, 2010. Complete obituary appears in April 1, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Private First Class Donnell C. Harris
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died March 27 in Killeen, of an apparent gunshot wound. Private First Class Donnell C. Harris, 23, of Linden, Mass., joined the military in June 2008 as an avenger crewmember. He was assigned to Echo Battery, 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. Complete obituary appears in April 1, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Specialist Ryan A. Hill
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died March 25, 2010 after being found unresponsive at his home and could not be revived at Carl R. Darnall Medical Center Emergency Room here. Specialist Ryan A. Hill, 29, of Garland, Texas, joined the military in August 2005 as a food service specialist. He was assigned to Bravo Company, Warrior Transition Battalion. Hill deployed in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Nov. 2005 through Nov. 2006. Complete obituary appears in April 1, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Sarah A. FosterSarah Ann Foster passed away at Scott & White hospital on March 17, 2010 as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident on March 17, 2010. Complete obituary appears in April 1, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.Return to TopJordan K. LewallenFuneral service for Jordan Kent Lewallen, age 7 of Salado, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at First Assembly of God Church in Belton, Texas. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday March 21 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton. Complete obituary appears in March 25, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.Return to TopMarissa Lynn Timm Marissa “Sissy” Timm 17 of Salado, Texas passed away Wednesday March 17, 2010.
Services will be held at Heritage Funeral Home Tuesday March 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm with visitation Tuesday March 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm. Complete obituary appears in March 25, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.Return to TopSergeant Irvin Albert Mitchell Jr.
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died March 16 in Mandeville, LA. Sergeant Irvin Albert Mitchell Jr., 25, of Picayune, MS., joined the military in January 2005 as an avionic mechanic. He was assigned to Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, since November 2005. Complete obituary appears in March 25, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.Return to Top
Services will be held at Heritage Funeral Home Tuesday March 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm with visitation Tuesday March 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm. Complete obituary appears in March 25, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.Return to TopSergeant Irvin Albert Mitchell Jr.
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died March 16 in Mandeville, LA. Sergeant Irvin Albert Mitchell Jr., 25, of Picayune, MS., joined the military in January 2005 as an avionic mechanic. He was assigned to Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, since November 2005. Complete obituary appears in March 25, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.Return to Top
Services for Dagmar Hooten, 67, of Salado will be a private gathering of friends. Her ashes will be scattered by Jim and Lora Hansen of Killeen. Full obituary appears in the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
Fort Hood announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David Andrew Croft Jr. 22, of Plant City, Fla., died Jan. 5 in Baghdad, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. The full obituary appears in the print edition of the Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Funeral services for Ed Baker, 84, of Salado were held January 12 at Salado United Methodist Church. Travis Franklin officiated. Interment followed at Salado Cemetery.
Baker died Sunday, January 10 in a Temple hospital. The full obituary appears in the print edition of the Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Bob Wright, 84, of Bryan passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Visitation will be Friday, January 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel College Station. Funeral Services are set for 10 a.m., Saturday January 2, at the funeral home.
The full obituary appears in the print edition of the Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Monday, Jan. 1 in Phoenix, Arizona of injuries suffered as a result of a gunshot wound.
Spc. Jonathan L. Hughey, 24, of Phoenix, AZ., joined the military in March 2007 as an wheeled vehicle mechanic. He was assigned to Forward Support Company, 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade since October 2009.
The full obituary appears in the print edition of the Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Lois Mae Watson Shepperd passed away New Year’s Day, 2010 at the age of 96, in a Belton Nursing Home. She was born on November 10, 1913 to Ausie and Bertie Mae Capps Watson. She was the second oldest in her family of four brothers; Foster, Harold, Dick and Joe Watson and three sisters; Inez Buford, Osie Baker and Josie Cearley. She was the last surviving member of her family.
Lois was a lifelong resident of Salado.
The full obituary appears in the print edition of the Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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2010 Obituaries
Master Sgt. Anthony Thomas Brown
Specialist August Germarne Britto
Private First Class Bryant Evans
Private First Class David Dustin Finch
Private First Class David R. Jones Jr.
Col. Thomas R. Pappas, USAF (Ret)
Sergeant Michael Timothy Franklin
Specialist Donald Scott Morrison
Private First Class Diego Miguel Montoya
Sgt. 1st Class Ferdinando Jerod Gandy
Private First Class Alexis Vicente Maldonado
Sgt. 1st Class Fuatia Tia Theus
Specialist Armando Galvan Aguilar Jr.
Private First Class David Keith Stewart
Sergeant Delquan Robert Matthews
Sergeant 1st Class Vincent Gines
Sergeant Douglas Edward Hale Jr
Sergeant Benjamin Daniel Chadwick
Specialist Nickolaus Gregory Gossack
Specialist Joe Trinity Blevins
Margaret Ladell “Dell” Mooneyham
Private First Class Donnell C. Harris
Master Sgt. Anthony Thomas Brown
Fort Hood officials released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive Dec. 18 in his residence on Fort Hood. The cause of death is unknown at this time.
Master Sergeant Anthony Thomas Brown, 42, whose home of record is Pensacola, Fla., joined the military in March 1989 as a fire support specialist and was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Fires Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood since May 2010.
Brown deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm from August 1990 to October 1991. Operation Enduring Freedom from August 2002 to January 2003 and from February 2009 to May 2009. He also deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from January 2003 to June 2003 and from October 2006 to November 2007.
Brown’s awards and decorations include the two Bronze Star Medals, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, eight Army Commendation Medals, five Army Achievement Medals, seven Army Good Conduct Medals, Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon, two National Defense Service Medals, Korean Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, three Southwest Asia Service Medals with bronze service stars, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign service star, Iraqi Campaign Medal with campaign service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon with numeral two, Army Service Ribbon, six Overseas Service Ribbons, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge and Driver and Mechanics Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Specialist August Germarne Britto
FORT HOOD, Texas – Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive December 14 in San Antonio. The cause of death is unknown at this time.
Specialist August Germarne Britto, 25, of San Antonio, joined the military in May 2006 as a unit supply specialist and was assigned to Company F, 1st Air and Missile Defense Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Hood since September 2009.
Britto deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2007 to December 2008.
Britto’s awards and decorations include the two Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and Combat Action Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Leah G. Buzzard
Funeral services for Leah Gail (Cabaniss) Buzzard, 71, of Salado were held at 11a.m.. on Wednesday, December 22 in the Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Munson and John Ash officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Knob Cemetery in Belton.
Leah G. Buzzard died Monday morning, December 20, 2010 after a long illness.
Full obituary appears in Salado Village Voice print edition.
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Vivian Aline Price McIver
Service for Vivian Aline Price McIver, 80, of Wink, were held Dec. 20, at the First Baptist Church in Wink, TX. with Rev Richard Ray officiating. Vivian died December 15, 2010 in Salado, TX.
Complete obituary appears in the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Dec. 2, 2010 in Temple, Texas.
Specialist Travis Brenton Donnell, 32, of Dallas, joined the military in October 1997 as a military policeman. He arrived at Fort Hood in July 2006, and was assigned to 178th Military Police Detachment, 89th Military Police Brigade, since February 2010.
Donnell deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 2004 to February 2005 and May 2007 to July 2008. He also deployed in support of operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina from October 2002 to July 2003.
Donnell’s awards and decorations include four Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, three Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, four Overseas Service Ribbons, NATO Medal and two Driver and Mechanic Badges.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Private First Class Bryant Evans
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Nov. 26 in Killeen, Texas, from injuries suffered from an apparent gunshot wound.
Private First Class Bryant Michael Evans, 22, of Dayton, Ohio, joined the military in January 2010 as a multiple launch rocket system crewmember. He was assigned to Battery A, 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Fires Brigade, since October 2010.
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Private First Class David Dustin Finch
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn.
Private First Class David Dustin Finch, 24, of Bath Springs, Tenn., died Dec. 8, 2010 in An Numaniyah, Wasit Province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small-arms fire.
Finch joined the military in September 2009 as a cavalry scout. He was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, in February 2010 and deployed in support of Operation New Dawn in August 2010.
Finch’s awards and decorations include National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
Evans’ awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal,Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Sergeant Marc H. Laster
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Nov. 30, 2010 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas, from a pre-existing illness.
Sergeant Marc H. Laster, 41, of Constantinople, Mich., joined the military in April 1980 as a crane operator, and most recently served as a chemical operations specialist. He was assigned to 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, since February 2009.
Laster deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from January 2004 to May 2004 and October 2006 to December 2007.
Laster’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
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Private First Class David R. Jones Jr.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Private First Class David R. Jones Jr., 21, of Saint Johnsville, N.Y., died Oct. 24 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident.
Jones joined the military in October 2009 as a cannon crew member and was assigned to Howitzer Battery, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, since March 2010.
Jones deployed in support of Operation New Dawn in August 2010.
Jones’ awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal ,Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Col. Thomas R. Pappas, USAF (Ret)
Services for Col. Thomas R. Pappas, USAF (Ret), 90, of Salado will be private. He will be laid to rest with full military honors. Skip Blanchett will officiate.
Col. Pappas died October 29, 2010 at a local hospital.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Services for James E. Rosenbusch, 73, of Salado were held October 27, 2010 at Wrench Funeral Home in Leander with the Rev. Jason Bryant officiating. Rosenbusch died October 25, 2010 in a Temple hospital.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Pauline Neves Edwards
A graveside service was held on Oct. 27 at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in Georgetown for Pauline (Polly) Edwards, 58. Edwards passed away October 23, 2010 at her home in Salado.
She was born to Aurbry and Margaret (Moore) Neves, in Belton, on Nov. 19, 1951. She married Bobby Gene Edwards, in Temple Sept. 4, 1982.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Willard J. (Bill) Heth, of Burleson and formerly of Salado, passed away on October 19, 2010.
Graveside services were held Oct. 22 at Salado Cemetery. Visitation was held Oct. 21 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Vella M. Preece
Services for Vella Marie Preece, 63 were held Oct. 23 at Dossman Funeral Home with Reverend Ernest Thompson officiating.
Preece died October 20, 2010 in a Temple hospital.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Susie M. Preece
Services for Susie Michelle Preece, 27 were held Oct. 23 at Dossman Funeral Home with Reverend Ernest Thompson officiating.
Preece died October 20, 2010 at her home.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died October 23, 2010 at Fort Hood from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
Corporal Jason Anthony Savage, 24, of Mineral Wells, Texas, joined the military in June 2008 as an infantryman and was assigned to Company B, 2nd
Battalion, 5th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since October 2008. Savage deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 2009 to January 2010.
Savage’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Infantry Badge.
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Bert Constant
Graveside services and burial for Bert Constant, 63, of Pflugerville, Texas will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Il at a later date.
Bert died October 12, 2010 at a local hospital.
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Graveside services for Madison Cheyenne Croce, infant daughter of Sean Croce and Brittany Finger, were held Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Salado Cemetery in Salado with Pastor, Jason Bryant officiating.
Madison was born and passed away Friday, October 15 2010 in a Temple hospital.
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Sherrie Glunt Harper
Services for Sherrie Glunt Harper, 61, of Salado were held Oct. 15 at First Baptist Church of Belton.
Harper died Oct. 12 2010.
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Vincent Sottosanti
On Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Vincent Sottosanti passed away in his home.
He was born on November 27, 1946 in Jersy City, New Jersey to Samuel and Edna Sottosanti, who preceded him in death.
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Lonnie Edward Brooks passed away October 7, 2010 at his home in Salado, with his wife and children by his side.
Brooks was born Aug. 28, 1943, in Salado, the son of Lonnie P. and Opal (Jackson) Brooks.
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Sergeant Michael Timothy Franklin
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier and his wife who died of apparent gunshot wounds Sept. 26 in their on-post residence here.
Sergeant Michael Timothy Franklin and Jessie Ann Franklin had two children: one daughter, 6, and one son, 2. The children are currently being cared for by Fort Hood’s child protective services.
Michael Franklin, 31, of Middletown, R.I., joined the Army in August 2005 as a motor transport operator. He was assigned to Fort Hood in October 2005 and was currently assigned to 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.
He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from October 2006 to January 2008 and February 2009 to January 2010.
His awards and decorations include Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver – Wheeled Vehicles.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found deceased Sept. 25 in his residence on post.
Master Sgt. Baldemar Gonzales, 39, of Victoria, Texas, joined the military in November 1990 and served as an air defense system crewman and later as an artilleryman and was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Warrior Transition Brigade, Carl R. Darnall Medical Center, Fort Hood, in September 2010.
Gonzales deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm from December 1990 to June 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2003 to March 2004.
Gonzales’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal with five oak leaf clusters, National Defense
Service Medal with bronze combat star, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with a numeral three, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge and Driver and Mechanic Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Sept. 25 from an apparent gunshot wound in Copperas Cove, Texas.
Sergeant Timothy Ryan Rinella, 29, of Chester, Va., joined the military in April 2000 as a light-wheel vehicle mechanic and was assigned to Fort Hood in May 2008. He was assigned to the 509th Forward Support Company, 504th Special Troops Battalion, III Corps, here.
Rinella deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 2003 to August 2003, June 2004 to June 2005 and August 2008 to August 2009. He also deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from January 2007 to January 2008.
Rinella awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal with
two metal clasps, National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star device, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and Driver and Mechanic Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Kendall M. Anderson, 78, of Bloomington, MN, passed away suddenly of a suspected aortic aneurism on September 24, 2010.
Anderson was born Dec. 6, 1931, to Donald and Blanche Anderson of Brooklyn Park, MN.
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Specialist Donald Scott Morrison
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Specialist Donald Scott Morrison died Sept. 26 at Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his military vehicle with an improvised explosive device on Sept. 25 at Forward Operating Base Frontenac, Afghanistan.
Morrison, 23, of Cincinnati, Ohio, joined the Army in October 2008 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to 584th Mobility Augmentation Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, since February 2009.
Morrison deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom in December
2009.
Morrison’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and Combat Action Badge.
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Sergeant Mark Allen Simpson
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sergeant Mark Allen Simpson died Sept. 26, 2010 at Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his military vehicle with an improvised explosive device on Sept. 25 at Forward Operating Base Frontenac,Afghanistan.
Simpson, 40, of Peoria, Ill., joined the Army in January 2005 as a combat
engineer. He was assigned to 584th Mobility Augmentation Company, 20th
Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood.
Simpson deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom in January 2010. He also deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from August 2006 to October 2007.
Simpson’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star device, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and Driver and Mechanic Badge and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver – Wheeled Vehicles.
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Pfc. Barbara Vieyra
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Sept. 18 of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked her unit using an improvised explosive device and rocket propelled grenade fire in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
Pfc. Barbara Vieyra, 22, of Mesa, Ariz., joined the military in April 2008 as a member of the military police, was assigned to the 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, since October 2009.
Vieyra deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in April 2010.
Vieyra’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War of Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Services for Geraldine (Gerrie) R. Parker, 86, of Salado, Texas were held September 22, 2010 at Salado United Methodist Church with Reverend Skip Blanchett officiating.
Parker was buried at the Salado Cemetery following the services.
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Services for Roy E. Worrall, Jr. 77, of Salado will be a private. Roy died Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at a local hospital. He was born September 12, 1932 to Roy Eugene Worrall and Minnie T. Naaktgeboren in Knoxville, Iowa.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Sept. 12, 2010 in San Antonio from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
Specialist Roland Espinoza, 21, of San Antonio, joined the military in September 2007 as a human intelligence collector and was assigned to Company C, 303rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Fort Hood, since December 2009.
Espinoza deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2008 to November 2009.
Espinoza’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Patsy L. Ray Goode (Poppy)
Services for Patsy L. Ray (Poppy) Goode, 73 of Jarrell formerly of Belton were held Sept. 13, 2010, at Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Corn Hill Cemetery in Jarrell with Pastor John Warden officiating.
Goode passed away Sept. 9 at a local hospital. She was born in Heidenheimer July 18, 1937 to Acy “Jewel” and Winnie Ray.
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Col. (Ret) James E. Tuck
Funeral services for Col. (Ret) James E. Tuck, 81, of Salado were held Sept. 3 at the Salado United Methodist Church with Rev. Travis Franklin officiating. Burial will follow at the Salado Cemetery.
James E. Tuck died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at his home in Salado.
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Linda Lanham Douglass
Linda Lanham Douglass passed away at her home in Salado on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 with her family and friends at her side. A memorial service will be held Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, 6500 St. Stephen’s Drive, Austin.
Linda was born on July 1, 1940, the daughter of E.F. (Rip) and Marie Blair Lanham. She attended Belton and Temple schools and graduated from the University of Texas in 1962.
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Private First Class Diego Miguel Montoya
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Private First Class Diego Miguel Montoya died Sept. 2 in Laghman Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire.
Montoya, 20, of San Antonio, Texas, joined the military in July 2009 as a military policeman and was assigned to the 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood since December 2009.
Montoya deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in April 2010.
Montoya’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.
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Graveside services for Calvin Lee Dockray, Sr., 60, of Belton, were held August 28 at Herrington Cemetery near Salado.
Calvin Lee Dockray passed away Tuesday, August 24,2010 at a local hospital.
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Geraldine Evans
Funeral services for Geraldine Evans, 89, of Salado were held, September 1, 2010 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Reverend Joe Bentley officiating. Burial followed in Salado Cemetery. The family received friends for visitation at the Dossman Funeral Home.
Evans passed away August 29, 2010 in a Temple nursing facility.
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Sgt. 1st Class Ferdinando Jerod Gandy
Sgt. 1st Class Ferdinando Jerod Gandy, 36, of Florence, S.C., died Aug. 25, 2010 at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, N.C., from a preexisting illness.
Gandy joined the Army in September 1992 as a power-generation equipment repairer and later changed career fields to a mental health specialist.
He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since July 2010.
Gandy deployed in support of Operations Desert Storm, Kosovo, Enduring Freedom from April 2002 to February 2003 and Iraqi Freedom from November 2004 to November 2005.
Gandy’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with seven oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal with bronze service star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with a numeral two, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Operator.
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Private First Class Alexis Vicente Maldonado
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Fort Hood soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Private First Class Alexis Vicente Maldonado, 20, of Wichita Falls, Texas, died Aug. 21 at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using small-arms fire at Zhari District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
Maldonado joined the Army in October 2008 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to 510th Clearance Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, since July 2010. He deployed to Afghanistan in December 2009.
Maldonado’s awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
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Services for Ilene Mary Whitaker, 79, of Salado will be private. Burial will be in Richwood, West Virginia at a later date. She died August 19, 2010 at her residence.
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Sgt. 1st Class Fuatia Tia Theus
Sgt. 1st Class Fuatia Tia Theus, 38 of Honolulu, Hawaii, died at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas on Aug. 16.
Theus joined the Army in December 1990 as a human resources specialist. She was assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center since July 2010.
Theus’ awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal with six oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with a numeral three, Army Service Ribbon and Drill Sergeant Identification Badge.
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Specialist Armando Galvan Aguilar Jr.
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Aug. 21 from an apparent gunshot wound.
Specialist Armando Galvan Aguilar Jr., 26, of Blessing, Texas, was pronounced deceased at Hillcrest Hospital, Hewitt, Texas.
Aguilar joined the military in October 2007 as a combat engineer and was assigned to 87th Sapper Company, 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, since February 2008.
Aguilar deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2008 to July 2009.
Aguilar awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star device, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver – Wheeled Vehicles.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Funeral Services for John Edgar Wood, 77, of Salado, will be held at 3 PM Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Bentley and Rev. Mike Harkrider officiating. Burial will follow at the North Belton Cemetery.
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Private First Class David Keith Stewart
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Aug. 14, 2010.
Private First Class David Keith Stewart, 45, of Madison, Miss., was found unresponsive in his barracks’ room and transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Stewart joined the military in June 2007 as a motor transport operator. He was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade, CRDAMC, since November 2009.
Stewart’s decorations and awards include the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
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Barbara Jo Gunsolley Wallace
June 16, 1944 – August 10, 2010
Barbara Jo Gunsolley Wallace is a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born June 16, 1944, in Great Falls, Montana to Joseph and Ruth Gunsolley.
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Mary Elizabeth Zieger, age 84, of Salado died Saturday August 7 at her home.
Private burial followed Tuesday August 10 at the Salado Cemetery in Salado.
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Sergeant Delquan Robert Matthews
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier died of an apparent gunshot wound Aug. 3 in Killeen, Texas.
Sergeant Delquan Robert Matthews, 23, of Brooklyn, N.Y., joined the military in September 2006 as a aviation operations specialist. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, III Corps, since July 2008.
Matthews deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from June 2008
to June 2009.
Matthew’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with bronze service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Basic Aviation Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Services for Edward James Gustina, 59, of Salado, will be held at a later date. Mr. Gustina passed away Saturday, August 7th in a Belton nursing center.
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Robert Dean Agee, Sr., 77 of Salado, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at his residence. Memorial services were held August 7, 2010 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found dead in his apartment July 29 in Killeen, Texas.
Sergeant Bradley Dale Penman, 34, of Punxsutawney, Pa., joined the military in July 1994 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to Company E, 3rd Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since May 2010.
Penman deployed to South Korea from October 1994 to November 1995 and October 1997 to December 1998. He also deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 2004 to March 2005 and October 2006 to December 2007.
Penman’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, three Army Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with three bronze campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, five Overseas Service Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver – Wheeled Vehicles, Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver – Tracked Vehicles and two Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badges.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Dr. John Allen Barton, Jr. (1929-2010)
Dr. John Allen Barton, Jr. passed away on July 28, 2010 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. He was born on November 14, 1929 in the same hospital to John Allen and Edna Gist Barton. He graduated from Salado High School as the valedictorian of the class of 1947. He received a B.S. from Baylor University and graduated from Baylor University College of Dentistry in 1954. He was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force Dental Corps. He served his first assignment as an intern at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio, where he met Patricia Anne Lawshe on a blind date arranged by friends. They were married on August 13, 1955 in San Antonio.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 19 in Killeen, Texas, of an apparent gunshot wound.
Sergeant Derek Peter Schicchi, 27, of Spring Hill, Fla., joined the military in February 2003 as a track vehicle repairer. He was assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since July 2007.
Schicchi deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from August 2007 to January 2008 and January 2009 to January 2010.
Schicchi’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with Bronze Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Patricia Ann Youngblood
April 13, 1953-July 14, 2010
“Patti” Youngblood of Salado died in the Scott & White critical care ICU unit July 14th. She was born in Temple, TX April 13, 1953 to Preston and Hazel Sagebiel Kelly. She graduated Academy ISD and worked in Houston for Aramco Services Company. She married Alan Youngblood in 1987 and subsequently moved to Saudi Arabia returning after retirement to their home in Salado in 2000.
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Sergeant 1st Class Vincent Gines
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 15. Sergeant 1st Class Vincent Gines, 48, of Cotter, Ariz., collapsed during a softball game and was transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center by EMS where he was pronounced deceased.
Gines joined the military in October 1989 as a cannon crewmember and was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 393rd Regiment, 479th Field Artillery Brigade, 120th Infantry Brigade, 1st Army Division West, Fort Hood, since July 2009.
Gines deployed in support of Operation Southern Watch April to November 1998, Operation Enduring Freedom from March 2004 to March 2005, and Operation Iraqi Freedom from September 2007 to November 2008.
Gines’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star device, Armed Force Expeditionary Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with combat star, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with one oak leaf cluster, Overseas Service Ribbon with three oak leaf clusters and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Bill Klepac, 80, peacefully departed this life for his heavenly home on July 12, 2010. He was born on October 22, 1929 in Corn Hill, Texas to Joseph and Annie (Tschoerner) Klepac.
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Sergeant Douglas Edward Hale Jr
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 10 in Temple, Texas.
Sergeant Douglas Edward Hale Jr., 26, of Rhome, Texas, joined the military in August 2002 as a M1 armor crewman and was assigned to Troop C, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, since May 2009.
Hale deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 2004 to May 2005 and August 2006 to October 2007.
Hale’s awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Expeditionary Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Funeral services for Billie Berry, 89, of Salado will be at 11:00 AM Friday, July 9th at Salado Church of Christ in Salado with Rev. Joe Keys officiating. Interment will follow in Salado Cemetery.
Mrs. Berry passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at a care center in Harker Heights.
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Allen Rice of Salado, Texas, formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully July 1, 2010 at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California.
A memorial service celebrating Allen’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Salado United Methodist Church, 650 Royal Street, Salado, Texas 76571.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 4 in Killeen, Texas.
Private Charles Paul King, 23, of Clintwood, Va., joined the military in November 2005 as a cavalry scout and was assigned to Troop B, 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, in March 2008.
King deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from May 2007 to December 2007 and December 2008 to June 2009.
King’s awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation.
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Anita Lillian Lowrey Holt
Oct. 15, 1920-Jan. 19, 2010
Anita Lillian Lowrey Holt, 89, formerly of Temple and Salado, died peacefully January 19, 2010, at the home of her son in Grass Valley, California. Her friends are invited to come to a celebration of her life 4 p.m. July 10, at the home of Sara Mackie in Salado. RSVPs may be made to Broecker Funeral Home in Salado, where directions may also be obtained.
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Sergeant Benjamin Daniel Chadwick
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 17, 2010 at Fort Hood.
Sergeant Benjamin Daniel Chadwick, 28, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, joined the military in February 2005 as a fire support specialist. He was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, III Corps, Fort Hood, since January 2010.
Chadwick’s decorations and awards include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and the Army Service Ribbon.
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Jose Angel Guajardo
Jose Angel Guajardo, 55 of Temple passed away on June 20, 2010 at his residence after a long battle with cancer.
Guajardo was born to Angel Guajardo Jr., and Dolores Vargas Guajardo on October 1, 1954 in Temple, Texas.
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Specialist Nickolaus Gregory Gossack
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 19, 2010 at Fort Hood from injuries suffered from an automobile accident.
Specialist Nickolaus Gregory Gossack, 23, of Silverton, OR, joined the military in February 2008 as a infantryman and was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 12th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since August 2008.
Gossack deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from December 2008 to December 2009.
Gossack’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
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Specialist Joe Trinity Blevins
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 15, 2010.
Specialist Joe Trinity Blevins, 29, of Marion, Va., was found unresponsive in his barracks’ room and transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Blevins joined the military in June 2006 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to 43rd Combat Engineer Company, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, since December 2007.
Blevins deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from October 2007 to January 2009.
Blevins decorations and awards include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
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Ruby Engelhardt
Services for Ruby Engelhardt, 88, of Salado were held on Friday, June 18, at the Broecker Funeral Home, Salado, with Pastor Tommy Davis officiating.
Ruby Engelhardt died Monday, June 14, 2010 at a local nursing home.
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Rosedale Vanderbur
Services for Rosedale Vanderbur, 65, of Salado were held Thursday, June 10, at the Methodist Church Historical Chapel, 650 Royal Street, Salado, with Pastor Joe Bentley officiating.
Rosedale Lee Vanderbur died Sunday, June 6, 2010 in a Temple Hospital. She was born December 21, 1944 in Lamar, Colorado to Samuel James Garner and Joyce Yvone Boles.
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Services for Richard “Dick” Goodman, 85, of Salado will be held June 23, at the First Baptist Church, Salado, with Dr. Leroy Kemp officiating.
Goodman died June 13, 2010 at his home. He was born May 14, 1925 in Dallas to Samuel Lee and Katie Cook Goodman.
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Specialist Robert Merlin Rose
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found dead in his barracks’ room June 2, 2010 at Fort Hood.
Specialist Robert Merlin Rose, 25, of Stockton, Calif., joined the military in September 2006 as an infantryman. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since February 2010.
Rose deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from July 2008 to July 2009.
Rose’s decorations and awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal,
Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, NATO Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
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Alex Jaimes
Services for Alex Jaimes, 47, of Salado were held, June 1, 2010 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Salado with Father Greg McLaughlin and Deacon Jose Jiminez officiating.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of the Salado Village Voice.
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Spc. Bernette Lamar Mathis
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died May 24 in Round Rock, Texas. The cause of death has not been determined pending an autopsy.
Spc. Bernette Lamar Mathis, 26, of Dallas, Texas, joined the military in
April 2007 as a unit supply specialist and was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since October 2009.
Mathis deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from June 2008 to June 2009.
Mathis’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Doris Mae Hazelwood
Services for Doris Mae Hazelwood, 88, of Temple, will be held at 10 a.m. June 3, 2010 at Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel in Belton with Rev. Jay Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Salado Cemetery in Salado.
Hazelwood passed away May 30, 2010 at her home in Temple.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Hermine (Minka) Rakos was born on July 9, 1921, in Ivandarda, Hungary, to Peter Pflug and Erzsebet Rull. She passed away in Salado, Texas on May 17, 2010.
For the full obituary, turn to the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Pvt. Anthony James Moses
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died May 11 in Temple, Texas, from injuries suffered from a motorcycle accident May 3.
Pvt. Anthony James Moses, 19, of Stockton, Mo., joined the military in June 2009 as a combat engineer and was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,
1st Cavalry Division, since October 2009.
Moses’s awards and decorations include the Army Service Ribbon.
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Pfc. Mark Daniel West
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died May 8 in Bryan, Texas, as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Pfc. Mark Daniel West, 22, of Girard, Ohio, joined the military in February 2008 as a cannon crewmember and was assigned to Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since January 2009.
West deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from January to December 2009.
West’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign
Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a soldier whose remains were positively identified on April 29, 2010 in San Marcos, CA.
Spc. Travis Lee Tamuty, 28, of Fallbrook, Calif., joined the military in September 2007 as an M1 armor crewman and was assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, since January 2008. Complete obituary appears in the May 6, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Services for Harold Bernard Teal, 76, of Salado were held May 3, 2010 at the Presbyterian Church of Salado. Teal died April 28, 2010 at the North Bay Hospital in Aransas Pass.
Harold was born February 7, 1934 in Sudan, Texas to Herbert B. Teal and Ethyl E. Stark. Complete obituary appears in the May 6, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Graveside services for Lillian Mae Calvin, 87, of Round Rock were held April 20, 2010 at Rest Haven Cemetery in Belton. She died April 16 at the Park Valley Inn nursing home where she resided in Round Rock. Complete obituary appears in April 22, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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William Adrian Jones, Jr. 79, of Temple, and formerly of Salado, passed away April 18, 2010 in a Temple Nursing Home. Complete obituary appears in April 22, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Graveside services for Emma Lou Alexander, 78, of Salado were held March 30, 2010 in West Columbia Cemetery in West Columbia, Texas. Preacher Joe Keyes officiating. Complete obituary appears in April 15, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Margaret Ladell “Dell” Mooneyham
Services for Margaret Ladell “Dell” Mooneyham, 83, of Salado were April 9, 2010 at the Resthaven Cemetery in Belton with Chaplain Gary Baxley officiating. Complete obituary appears in April 15, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Spc. Randy Edwin O’Neal
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died April 7, in Gatesville, Texas of injuries sustained as a result of a traffic accident. Spc. Randy Edwin O’Neal, 21, of Hamilton, Texas, joined the military in June 2007 as a field artillery automated tactical data systems specialist and was assigned to Delta Troop, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division since October 2008. Complete obituary appears in April 15, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Sgt. Ronald Lynn Robinson
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died April 6, 2010 at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio of heart failure. Sgt. Ronald Lynn Robinson, 27, of Slidell, La., joined the military in August 2002 as a information systems operator and was assigned to Charlie Company, 62nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion since October 2009.
Complete obituary appears in April 15, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Charles M. Lott, age 85, of Temple died March 31, 2010 in a local hospital. Services were held April 3 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Koinm officiating. Burial with military honors followed at Greathouse Cemetery. Complete obituary appears in April 8, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Elta Lynn Burrows Mints, 101, of Belton died Thursday, April 1, 2010 in a Temple nursing home. Graveside services were held April 3 in North Belton Cemetery. Complete obituary appears in April 8, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Cynthia Ann Nidositko
Cynthia Ann Nidositko Lamberth Boyde, formerly of Salado, passed away at age 65 on March 30, 2010. Complete obituary appears in April 8, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Carolyn Sue Cox
Funeral services for Carolyn Sue Cox, 69, of Belton were held March 27 at the Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel in Belton. Rev. Jay Thomas officiated. Burial followed at Live Oak Cemetery in Youngsport. Complete obituary appears in April 1, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Victor Charles Fiorenza
Services for Victor Charles Fiorenza, 75, were held at the historic Salado Cemetery, Sunday, March 28, 2010. Complete obituary appears in April 1, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Private First Class Donnell C. Harris
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died March 27 in Killeen, of an apparent gunshot wound. Private First Class Donnell C. Harris, 23, of Linden, Mass., joined the military in June 2008 as an avenger crewmember. He was assigned to Echo Battery, 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. Complete obituary appears in April 1, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Specialist Ryan A. Hill
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died March 25, 2010 after being found unresponsive at his home and could not be revived at Carl R. Darnall Medical Center Emergency Room here. Specialist Ryan A. Hill, 29, of Garland, Texas, joined the military in August 2005 as a food service specialist. He was assigned to Bravo Company, Warrior Transition Battalion. Hill deployed in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Nov. 2005 through Nov. 2006. Complete obituary appears in April 1, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Sarah Ann Foster passed away at Scott & White hospital on March 17, 2010 as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident on March 17, 2010. Complete obituary appears in April 1, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Funeral service for Jordan Kent Lewallen, age 7 of Salado, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at First Assembly of God Church in Belton, Texas. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday March 21 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton. Complete obituary appears in March 25, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Marissa “Sissy” Timm 17 of Salado, Texas passed away Wednesday March 17, 2010.
Services will be held at Heritage Funeral Home Tuesday March 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm with visitation Tuesday March 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm. Complete obituary appears in March 25, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Sergeant Irvin Albert Mitchell Jr.
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died March 16 in Mandeville, LA. Sergeant Irvin Albert Mitchell Jr., 25, of Picayune, MS., joined the military in January 2005 as an avionic mechanic. He was assigned to Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, since November 2005. Complete obituary appears in March 25, 2010 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Services for Dagmar Hooten, 67, of Salado will be a private gathering of friends. Her ashes will be scattered by Jim and Lora Hansen of Killeen. Full obituary appears in the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
Fort Hood announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David Andrew Croft Jr. 22, of Plant City, Fla., died Jan. 5 in Baghdad, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. The full obituary appears in the print edition of the Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Funeral services for Ed Baker, 84, of Salado were held January 12 at Salado United Methodist Church. Travis Franklin officiated. Interment followed at Salado Cemetery.
Baker died Sunday, January 10 in a Temple hospital. The full obituary appears in the print edition of the Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Bob Wright, 84, of Bryan passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Visitation will be Friday, January 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel College Station. Funeral Services are set for 10 a.m., Saturday January 2, at the funeral home.
The full obituary appears in the print edition of the Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Monday, Jan. 1 in Phoenix, Arizona of injuries suffered as a result of a gunshot wound.
Spc. Jonathan L. Hughey, 24, of Phoenix, AZ., joined the military in March 2007 as an wheeled vehicle mechanic. He was assigned to Forward Support Company, 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade since October 2009.
The full obituary appears in the print edition of the Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Lois Mae Watson Shepperd passed away New Year’s Day, 2010 at the age of 96, in a Belton Nursing Home. She was born on November 10, 1913 to Ausie and Bertie Mae Capps Watson. She was the second oldest in her family of four brothers; Foster, Harold, Dick and Joe Watson and three sisters; Inez Buford, Osie Baker and Josie Cearley. She was the last surviving member of her family.
Lois was a lifelong resident of Salado.
The full obituary appears in the print edition of the Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Gwen McCarthy
Gwen McCarthy
Services for Gwen McCarthy, 85, of Salado will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday December 27, 2011 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Temple.