Page 4, Thursday, December 10,2009 News for Southern Colorado County, Texas — The Eagle Lake Headlight

Eagle Lake Funeral Home Monuments - Pre-Arranged Burial Plans

Family Owned Barry D. Shepard, Funeral Director • Frank Navarro

607 N. Mc Carty Ave., Eagle Lake, Texas

979-234-2011 Serving Families with Compassion and Dignity

Obituaries

W%_ BILLGERKE Eggs, Apple Pies

& Chevys y^p^ are cheaper

with TEGELER & BILL!

Pre-owned Specialist 0% Financing on select new units

Up to 60 & 72 months! Over 50 new '09 units on the ground.

Trucks, Trucks, and More Trucks! (979) 453-1823 - AN AMERICAN (979) 335-6345 REVOLUTION

Troy Louis Johnson Troy Louis Johnson, 47, of

Wharton passed away December 6, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton.

He was born April 18, 1962 in Wharton the son of Clyde James Mitchell, Sr. and Mamie Johnson.

Survivors include his mother, Mamie Johnson of Wharton; son. Troy Lucas Johnson of Houston; daughter, Courtney Johnson of Houston; brothers, Gaylon Johnson, Quincey Hayes both of Wharton and Clyde James Mitch- ell, Jr. of Houston; sisters, Vanetta Jackson of Kendleton and Kath- ryn Scott of Illinois; and a host of other relatives and friends..

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12 at 2 p.m. at Stephens Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. C. Gardner officiating. Burial followed in Wharton City Cemetery.

Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home, Inc. of Wharton was in charge of arrangements.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Christmas Specials Offer Ends December 31, 2009

"(Restrictions Apply. Specials not valid with medical diagnosis, other discounts, sale items, and most insurance plans)

♦ROUTINE EYE EXAMS • Children & Students $ 60 • Adults (established) $115 • Adults (new) $145

'FRAMES & LENSES • 30% Off all Frames, Lenses, and

Contact Lenses. • Buy a Frame worth $100 or greater and

get the single vision Lenses FREE!.

COLUMBUS EYE A S S O < 1 A 1 i

Comprehensive Eye Care...Fashionable Eye Wear

WYW.ColiunbusEye.org

Give your Loved Ones a

Gift Certificate this

Christmas toward:

•Sunglasses •Frames • Lenses

Todd Hovis, MD Lori J. Learned, MD Arun G. Nayar, MD Hanh M. Nguyen, OD

COLUMBUS KATY LA GRANGE SEALY 979-732-5771 281-829-3937 979-968-3953 979-885-0665

H1N1 Flu Shots Now Available At Eagle Lake Drugstore

$18 OR Free With medicare Call 234-2502 or come by.

Reg. Flu Shots (25 (Free wtth Medicare)

1 «-J-** *

Neddy Beatrice Phillips A beautiful baby girl entered

into earthly life on July 30, 1917 to Beatrice Sandford and James Mitchell. They gave her the pre- cious name of Neddy Beatrice Mitchell.

Being the only child born to this union, she was raised in Al- leyton and attended the public schools of Colorado County.

Shortly thereafter, Neddy met and married Mr. Raymond Perkins and to this union, a hand- some son was born, Willis LaFran Perkins.

Together they made Colum- bus their home.

After Neddy and Raymond parted ways, she moved and lived in Houston for several years as well as the surrounding areas including the cities of Galveston, Victoria and Rosenberg.

Eventually, she met Mr. An- drew Phillips. Their love for each other led to holy matrimony on October 20,1968.

They resided in Baytown for years until they decided to move back to their hometown, Alleyton, Texas.

They were united for 30 years until he entered into eternal rest.

Neddy's spiritual roots began at a very young age when she confessed her belief in Christ. She was a long-time member of Green Grove Baptist Church. As a faith- ful child of God, she was a member of the Nurse's Aide Ministry. She also displayed great joy minister- ing the word to others.

Even when she was ill, she would continue to submit bible scriptures to Colorado County's paper, "The Citizen".

Being a Christian, Neddy al- ways gave unconditional love to everyone she knew.

She was the strength of the itoiily,1 and will always be re- membered for her kind and loving ways.

Sadly, on December 4, Needy Beatrice Phillips answered God's call.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Phillips; son, Willis LaFran Perkins, Sr.; mother, Beatrice Sandford "Aunt B"; and father, James Mitchell.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories seven devoted grandchildren, Herbert James Perkins (Ann), Willis James Per- kins, Jr. (Mary), Marilyn Ann Mclntyre (Sherman), La'Ray Per- kins (Shirley), Kim Trahan (Eric), Brett Perkins and Chakita James (Caudrell); 20 loving great-grand- children, Christopher, Shantell, Elise, Charmaine, Shermetra, Andre, Keisha, Brandon, Rodney, Connie, Erica, Jared, Taylor, Dan- iel, Gabriel, Tavaros, Jasmine, DeAndre, Ervinae and Undrell; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and a hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives, Green Grove Baptist Church family and many friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12 at 11 am, from Green Grove Baptist Church in Columbus with Rev. Eugene Thomas, pastor, officiating. Neddy will peacefully rest at Alleyton Cemetery. Another life celebra- tion by Ben Davis Funeral Home of Columbus.

Pallbearers were Herbert James Perkins, Willis Perkins, Jr., La'Ray Perkins, Brett Perkins, Christopher Perkins, Brandon Perkins, Eric Trahan and Cau- drell James.

Honorary pallbearers were Peter Stovall, John Woods and Michael Fitzgerald.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Troy Eugene Richardson, Jr.

Troy Eugene Richardson, Jr. 13, passed away December 7, at his residence.

He was born May 26, 1996 in Wharton to Troy Eugene Richard- son, Sr. and Andrea Jones.

Survivors include his father, Troy Eugene Richardson, Sr. of Spanish Camp; mother Andrea Jones of Spanish Camp; grand- parents, Rev. A.J. and Debra Jones of Eagle Lake; brother, Christopher Robinson of Spanish Camp; sisters, Christa Robinson and Snbrina Shirley both of Span- ish Camp; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Troy Eugene Richardson, Jr. were held Saturday, December 12 at 11 a.m. at St. James Baptist Church in Wharton with Rev. B.B. Wil- lis officiating. Burial followed in Camp Zion Cemetery in Spanish Camp.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Ella Mae Semora Ella Mae Semora, 72, of Sealy,

passed away Tuesday, December 8inKaty.

She was born January 4,1928 in Wallis the daughter of Ernest and Ella Ludwig.

Ella was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by

her parents; son, Wesley Klimple; a sister; and a brother.

Survivors include her hus- band, Marvin J. Semora of Sealy; sister-in-law, Melba Beverlin of Austin; and nephew, Richard B. Beverlin, Jr. and wife, Laurie of Kemah, Texas.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 11 at 9 a.m. from Eagle Lake Funeral Home with Father Robert Guerra of- ficiating. Burial followed in Lake- side Cemetery in Eagle Lake. Eagle Lake Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Carl Backus, Richard Beverlin, Jr., Melvin Stancik, Dale Obenhaus, Howard Wilkerson and Rick Beverlin.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Geneva Witte Smith Funeral Services for Geneva

Witte Smith, 68, of Eagle Lake, were held on Wednesday, Decem- ber 9, at 2 p.m. from the Knesek & Sons Funeral Home in Wallis with Rev. Hopie Solomon officiating. Interment followed in the Wallis City Cemetery in Wallis.

Serving as pallbearers were Paul Saucedo, Alvin Blinka, Aaron

Blinka, Brandon Blinka, Coy Baros and Juan Godina.

Geneva was born the daughter of Henry A. and Marie M. (Arnold) Richardson in Wharton.

She was raised in Wallis and attended Wallis Schools.

Geneva was joined in mar- riage to Mr. Richard Daniel Witte and following his death she was joined in marriage to Mr. Jackie L. Smith. Geneva was a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed yard work, watching sports includ- ing, football, ice skating, tennis and gymnastics and liked to go fishing.

Above all these things, Ge- neva truly loved her children and grandchildren.

Geneva Witte Smith passed away on Saturday, December 5, inKaty.

Geneva is survived by chil- dren, Kenneth Robert Witte and wife Sharon of Alleyton, Larry Wayne Witte and wife, Laura of Eagle Lake, Rodney Dean Witte of Eagle Lake, Rebecca Renee Baros and husband, David of El Campo; grandchildren, Dan- ielle Godina and husband, Juan, Ashley Crain, Kellin Witte, Coy Baros; great grandson, Dyllan Witte; sisters, Loretta Vance of Atascocita, Elaine Blinka and husband, Alvin of Rosenberg, Beverly Richardson and husband, Paul Saucedo of Seguin and Doro- thy Browning and husband, Bob of El Campo; her pet, Mupsey; numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Marie Richardson; brothers, Neal "Sun- nyman" Richardson and William "Bubba" Richardson; grandson, Paul D. Baros; husbands, Rich- ard Daniel Witte and Jackie L. Smith.

Funeral Services under the di- rection of Knesek & Sons Funeral Chapel in Wallis.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Haylie Grace Henske Robby and Stacey Henske of

Markham, Texas are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, born Novem- ber 29.

Haylie Grace weighed six pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19 inches at birth.

Maternal grandparents are Richard and Annie Bundick of Bay City.

Paternal grandparents are Glenn and Janis (Moore) Hayes of Markam and Mark and Anita (Svatek) Henske of Eagle Lake.

Maternal great-grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Bundick of Bay City and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kacer of El Maton, Texas.

Paternal great-grandparents are the late Davie and Tillie Moore of Eagle Lake, Florence Henske of Wharton and the late Fred Henske, Marianne Hayes and the late Gilbert Hayes of Bay City and August and Jo Ann Svatek of Bay City.

Subscribe to the Headlight and

you'll never be in the dark...

FIRST rfi/atlonal *^ BANK

Member F.D.I.C.-Bank of Friendly Service-Eagle Lake

Headlight Want Ads Work Wonders!

£»0U3£»l«%»Mi0bt Your Ad

Here!

Attend the Church of Your Choice... EQUIPPERS OUTREACH FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL: 200 N. College, Weimar, Texas 78962; 979-725-8233; Pastor Jerry Adkins. GREATER RISING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH: 580 Old Altair Road, Eagle Lake; Rev. Truman Scott Sr., Pastor; 234-2423 or 758-3745. GREATER UNION BAPTIST CHURCH: Matthews Community; Co. Rd 141; Rev. Lawrence C. Robertson, Pastor; 234-2581. ML CARMEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy. 90-A (Pecan Valley), Eagle Lake; Rev. H.0. Williams, Pastor; 234-5813. LIVING HOPE CHURCH: Eagle Lake; Revs. Joe and Mercy Fling; 234-5536. BEREA CLADIC: 623 Maple Avenue, Eagle Lake; 234-2130. ROCK ISLAND FULL GOSPEL: P.O. Box 232. Rock Island; 234-5840. CHRISTIAN CITY FELLOWSHIP: 1140 Meyer, Sealy; Rusty Griffin, Pastor. THE DAY OF PENTECOST APOSTOLISTIC REVIVAL RISLNG STAR: FM 102 South, Matthews; 4 p.m. (at Mt. Zion), Rev. R.L. Carter Sr. GREATER NEW FAITH CHURCH: 6406 Guvler, Wallis; Rev. Clay Spears, Pastor; 979478-2169. EAST BERNARD FIRST BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST: 527 N. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. Kevin Collison, Pastor; 234-2571. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST: 405 S. Lake, Eade Lake; 234-5795. IGLESLV BAITISTIA GETSEMANI: 901 B Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Mario Vasquez. GREATER MT. OLIVE BAPTIST: Rev. Dave Cum; 709 N. Lake, Easle Lake; 234-3545. WRIGHT GROVE BAPTIST: Rev. TJ. Cunningham Jr.; Altair. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST: 1207 Seaholm, Eagle Lake; Rev. Cobv Shorter Jr., 234-3735. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 306 E. Stockbridge, Eagle Lake, 234-3437. ROCK ISLAND BAPTIST: Bob Allison, Pastor. SHERIDAN FIRST BAPTIST: FM 2437,234-3136. WHITE CLOUD BAPTIST CHURCH: 202 Old Altair Road, Eagle Lake; Rev. Obie Rhodes, Pastor; 234-3800.

JESUS IS MY REFUGE: 115 N. McCarty, Eagle Lake; Rev. Diana Aguilera.

CHURCH OF CHRIST: Sheridan. NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP: Hwy. 90A, Sheridan; Del Sanford, Pastor; 234-3276. CHRIST OUR REDEEMER-Charismatic: Jerry C. McKinney, Pastor; 979-478-7534 or 478-6512. HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH: East Bernard. CATHOLIC PARISH OF THE N ATrvTTY: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sanctuary: 308 N.

Stevenson, Eagle Lake; 8 a.m. (Espanol), 10 a.m. (English) 6 p.m. Saturday (English), Rev. Robert F. Guerra, P.O. Box 307; 234-2842.

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: Box 97, Nada; Fr. Joe Vrana; 758-3218. GRACE LUTHERAN: 408 N. Stevenson, Eagle Lake; Services begin at 11 a.m.; Rev. Bill

Mosley, Pastor; 234-3381. LEHRER MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST: Garwood; 9 ajn. worship. LISSIE UNITED METHODIST: Rev. Janice Kerlee, Pastor; 234-2112, Lissie. ROCK ISLAND METHODIST: Ken Seller Jr. Lay-Pastor. UNITED METHODIST: 200 W. Prairie; Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship, 10:45 ajn. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: 106 E. State Street, Eagle Lake; 234-3368. VINE OF THE LORD: 1300 E. State Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Paul Aguilar, Pastor;

234-7543. CROSSROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 510 Wallace, East Bernard; Pastor George Kutach;

979-335-7706. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 600 W. St., Sealy; Marshall

Crosby, Branch Pres. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 815 Milam, Columbus; Lynn Wilson, Minister. THE SHEPHERD'S WAY: Interdenomination Christian Fellowship; 1225 Eagle Lake

Road, Sealv. Frank Lucas, Pastor; 979-885-1225. SOUTH POINT BAPTIST CHURCH: 6407 Hwy 71-S, Garwood; 979-758-3039. BIBLE TRUTH APOSTOLIC CHURCH: Comer of S. Wharton & E. First St.. El Campo;

Pastor Larrv T. Smith, 979-543-2331 .-non-denominational. MT. SINAI EVANGELICAL MINISTRIES: 510 Prairie St., Eagle Lake, Rev. Thomas E.

Kuykendall, pastor/founder. 979-234-3259

Bible Verse of The Week

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.

Matthew 1:21

Submitted by Carol Cardenas

ALL AROUND COWBOY CHURCH 2551 Hwy. 36 North • Sealy

Everyone is WELCOME A come as you are Church. Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study,

6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Pastor: Sonny Rice 979-885-2799