De Leon's Monitor (De Leon, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 31, 1998 Page: 3 of 8
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Thursday, December 31, 1998
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4 Monitor - De Leon, TX 76444
1998
Obituaries
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anything out in the arms of Nature
that scared him. He lay on his back
wondering at the brightness of the
moon, noticing the leaves of the wil-
low tree near the window rustling
dancers, but he remembered that she
hated to be awakened when he was
Joe forgot his thirst and made his
way back to the bed room. Maggie
was still sleeping, her face turned to-
ward the window, her graying hair
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Year's Party at the Community Cen-
ter as previously stated. We regret
any inconvenience this may have
caused. We appreciate your contin-
ued support and fellowship.
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23,1951, to Arlene Freese and the late
Z?e Monitor now has
full line of business cards, station-
ary, business announcements, and
wedding invitations. Come by our
office Monday through Friday 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. to place your order.
Our staff will assist you in plac-
ing an order. If you need addi-
tional information, please call
254-893-6397.
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great-great grandchildren.
Thankyou!
Thank you to my Christmas Elf
Thankyou!
The family of James Perkins
wishes to thank the community of De
Leon for the love and support shown
during his illness, and the friendship
and respect given him during the
many years he was a part of the com-
munity.
Thanks again.
The family of James Perkins
1012 E. Maia St., Hamilton * 254-306-5318
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and gone. The old dog didn’t even
bark when neighbors passed, just
Only New Car Dealership
in Hamilton County...
,.but we promise never to act like it.
FFe want to be your car store.
Happy New Year!
Your choices are many when it comes to buying
a new or used vehicle.
Brumbalow Motors can give you the same inter-
est rates, the same monthly payments, the same
discounts and rebates as the ’’big guys," and we
won’t try to lure you in with sales gimmicks or
"trick" pricing.
A quality vehicle at a reasonable
price, hometown service and
convenience, plus a fair value
for your trade-in is
what you'II get
Brumbalow Motors.
tors, Lena Mae Willett and Laverne
Barker, both of Brownwood, Louise
Lynch of Snyder and Betty Roark of
Fort Worth. He wa; also preceded by
two sisters, A. lie Johnson and Ruby
Anglin.
Memorials may be made to the
James Perkins Scholarship Fund at
De Leon High School, or BSA,
Comanche Trail Council of Boy
Scouts.
Notice!
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30-40-50-60% off
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Ladies Jackets, Short Coats
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Men's-Ladies Sweaters
40% off
Sweat Shirts
40% off
Gold Toe Socks
30% off
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Edwardjones ■
Serving Individual Inveatora Since 1871 I ;
and had lived in De Leon since 1990.
He is survived by his mother,
Arlene Freese of De Leon; two
daughters, Latecia Duke of San An-
gelo and Cara Lisa James of Liberal,
Kansas; one brother, Glen Franklin
James of Hobbs, NM; and two grand-
ers, Silvano Cuellar and Guadalupe children. He was preceded in death
Cuellar, both of Hondo; 31 grandchil- by his father, Philip Glen James in
r 1974.
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Southern Comfort, Daniel Green Shoes
& House Shoes
30 to 50% off
Men's Dexter Shoes-Red Wing, Nocona,
Tony Lama Boots
30% off
Field Crest Sheets, Towels & Bath Sheets,
Kitchen Towels
30% off
Christmas Boxed Cards, Christmas Cards,
Ornaments, Decorations, Stuffed Toys,
Christmas Sweaters, fabrics
1/2 Price
Knit & Flannel Winter Gowns & Robes
30% off
Call or stop by today
for more information.
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207 North Austin
Comanche, TX 76442
915-356-2528
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James Perkins
James Perkins, 68, of De Leon, died
December 23,1998 in an Abilene hos-
pital.
Funeral services were held De-
cember 27, at the De Leon First Bap-
tist Church with Rev. Tom Satterwhite
officiating and assisted by Rev.
Charles McClure. Eulogy was given
by Bodie Weaver and music was pro-
vided by Patty Bacon and V ickie Robi-
nett. Interment followed at the
Eastlawn Cemetery in Brownwood
under the direction of Nowlin Funeral
Home, Inc. of De Leon. Pallbearers
were Joe Ripley, Tad Tate, Grady
West, Larry Nabors, Mark Decker,
Mickey Robinett, and Craig Smith.
Mr. Perkins was bom on Decern- who left me such heart warming gifts
ber4,1930 in Brownwood to the late on the 12 days of Christmas. The
William and Lottie Marie Jones Per- pretty candles, snowman night light,
kins. He was a former school teacher, Santa's sleigh of candy, and each
served for nine years as principal and brought joy, but the angel that
for 21 years as Superintendent for the matched the "Mama" angel with the
De Leon Public Schools. He was a heart in his hand that said "I Love
Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #37 You" was the best of all. Thank you,
for 28 years, served as Council Com- Laura S.
missioner, Comanche Trail Council,
BSA in 1990; Council President,
Comanche Trail Council, BSA, 1991
and 1992; Council Camping Commit-
tee Chairman 1993 and 1994; attended
1981 National Jamboree as Scoutmas-
ter of the council's Jamboree Troop;
worked on National Jamboree Staff
five times from 1986 to 1997;member
of Camp Billy Gibbons Alumni As-
sociation; worked many summers at
Camp Billy Gibbons as Camp Com-
missioner; received Silver Beaver
Award for "outstanding service to
youth" in 1997; honored with James
E. West Fellow in 1997; member Or-
der of the Arrow, joining in 1952 at
age of 22; received the Vigil Honor,
the highest honor in OA in October
- 1991. He served aS a fitst lieutenant
in the U.S. Army Reserve - Texas
National Guard and was an avid
golfer. He was a member of the De
Leon First Baptist Church and the De
Leon Lions Club.
He is survived by two brothers,
Willard P. Perkins and David L. Per-
kins, both of Brownwood; four sis-
to identify them in his own mind, and
returned to his bed under the porch.
To Joe, who was always a light him. He didn't even need a flashlight,
sleeper, the night seemed different, No one else was in the house. He
somehow. He didn't know just what knew every step, every floor board
made it seem strange. From his bed that would feel cool to his bare feet—
the ones that would make a low groan
at his weight. No use putting it off
The house in that year, 1924, made by the door
viewed from the deeply rutted dirt into the dark hall-
road, was partially hidden by ancient way leading to the
live oak trees, though most people kitchen. It was a
who passed knew it was there. The long face of mid-
weathered grey clapboards of the night blackness
house looked as if they had never keeping watch on
been painted. the lighter bed-
Not much traffic along the road room, daring the
except other fanners making rare trips moonbeams to in-
to and from town. Everyone knew the vade that domain,
place and the grandparents who lived The blackness
there alone since children were grown of the door seemed
to beckon. He knew that he would
never be able to get back to sleep
wagged his stump of a tail, seemed without a drink of water—which
" — J meant he’d have to enter the dark-
ness. Darkness didn t really bother spread about her face. He sat on the
edge of the bed wondering. He re-
membered how he had teased Maggie
when she told him last week of see-
ing someone in the house one night
while he was gone for the doctor for
a neighbor. Maggie claimed a woman
stood in front of the dresser brush-
ing her hair. When Maggie screamed,
the woman simply vanished. Maggie
was convinced it was the same ghost
her mother saw years before, the
ghost of Jenny. Jenny was that
woman who was murdered in the
cabin down on the creek.
Trying to convince himself that
the kiss never happened, Joe sat there
on the edge of the bed, until a sud-
den deliberate movement out the
window drew his eyes. There wav-
ing at him was a woman in a long
white dress. The echo of a wavering
laugh came to him, teasing him.
It came to him— or did he think it?
Just before the entered the The ghost of Jenny was out practic-
ing for Halloween. Quickly covering
his head with the sheet, he knew he
make sure of his orientation, it hap- did not want another kiss. He rubbed
wife, thinking of showing her the pened. Smack! Someone planted a his still moist cheek against his pil-
big wet kiss on his cheek. He flailed low, but the sensation of the kiss lin-
his arms, reaching for the person — gered.
restless. He tried not to move too thinking it had to be Maggie playing
much. He turned his gaze from the atrickonhim—but no one was there,
lighted window to the black rectangle Nothing! He had been kissed — but ghostly kiss. I borrowed the idea from
on the wall toward the foot of the bed, no one was there to kiss him. her.
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. Leanora Barron
Leanora Barron, 75, of De Leon,
died December 22, 1998 at her resi- died December 28,1998 at the De Leon
dence. Hospital.
Funeral services were held De- Funeral services were held Dec.
cember 24, at the Nowlin Funeral 30, at the Nowlin Funeral Home
Home Chapel with Father Philip Chapel with Bro. Jackie Auvenshine
McNamara officiating. Interment was officiating. Music was provided by
held at the De Leon Cemetery under Vicki Robinett. Interment was at the
the direction of Nowlin Funeral De Leon Cemetery under the direc-
Home, Inc. of De Leon. tion of Nowlin Funeral Home, Inc.
Mrs. Barron was bom September Pallbearers were Terry Ripley, Riley
23, 1923 in Hondo, Tex., to the late Curb, Milton Smith, James Littlejohn,
Guadalupe and Clemintine Cuevas Jeff DeBusk, Buddy Jordan, Stacy
Cuellar. She was the widow of Alex
Barron, Sr. She was a homemaker and
was a retired housekeeper for De
Leon Hospital. She had lived in De Philip Glen James He was employed
Leon since 1968 and was a Catholic, in the body work business and was a
She is survived by four sons, Alex painter of airplanes. He was a Baptist
Barron of Comanche, David Barron
of De Leon, Tony Barron of
Comanche, and Lewis Barron of
Riesel, Tex.; three daughters,
Modesta Chavez of Comanche,
Josephine Flores of Rising Star and
Carmen Ramirez of Dublin; two broth-
lyear5.05% 5.05% Minimum
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Interest deposit
rate $8,000
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Interest deposit
rate 55,000
he looked out through the lace cur-
tains over the open window to see
the big harvest moon peeping over longer. Maybe others would see rest-
the wood to the east. less spirits in the moonlight and
“October," he mused. “Must be ghosts in the darkness, but Joe knew
about Halloween. Don’t suppose the night didn’t hide things that were
goblins are stirring.” unseen in daylight. He put his feet to
He wasn’t a superstitious man. the floor without even wondering
Been in the country all his life. Never what might be under the bed ready
J-L. refers anything out in the arms of Nature to grab his ankles with bony,
J.L- Peters, 83, of Bonham, died that scared him. He lay on his back fleshless fingers.
December 28,1998 at the Seven Oaks wondering at the brightness of the Through the door, into the dark
Care Center in Bonham. moon, noticing the leaves of the wil- hall he walked, wondering if Maggie
Graveside services were held at 3 low tree near the window rustling had left a snack out for him. Some-
p.m. at the De Leon Cemetery under faintly in the breeze, casting weird times she did, right there where the
the direction of Wise Funeral Home shadows to blend with the lacy pat- oil lamp waited with matches by it
of Bonham. tern of the curtain. As he watched, handy for lighting. Everything was
Mr. Peters was bom December 15, they grew more agitated until the so in customary places that Joe, with
1915 in Comanche County to the late drooping, swaying branches were years of practice, could put his hands
Daniel Thomas Peters and Louise like slender dancers swaying to some right on them with no uncertainty.
Pitts Peters. He was a U.S. Air Force music heard only by themselves. The 1__. _
lace curtain billowed inward keeping kitchen, when he had his hand on the
ployed truck driver and a member of time with the dancers. • doorjamb and stood for a second to
the Church of Christ.
He is survived by one nephew,
Allen Grissom of Colleyville, Texas.
January 2!
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