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2 Brownwood Bulletin
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
FUNERALS AND OBITUARIES
Funerals today
SAN SABA — Earl “Sonny” Smith, at 2 p.m. at Hill-
crest Cemetery in San Saba. Blaylock Funeral Home of
San Saba.
COMANCHE — Carl D. Hall, at 10 a.m. in Board
Church Cemetery. Comanche Funeral Home. Lunch
will follow services at 16024 Hwy. 36 in Comanche.
GOLDTHWAITE — Ruth Dennard, at 1 p.m. in
Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery. Stacy-Wilkins Funeral
Home.
FORT WORTH — Louise Elizabeth Solomon Ward,
at 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ the King and All
Saints’, 3290 Lackland Road in Fort Worth. Private
entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum. Thompson’s
Harveson and Cole Funeral Home.
Mary Jo Turner
Funeral services for Mary Jo Turner, 84, of Brownwood
are pending with Blaylock Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at her home.
Brownwood Bulletin, Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Bettye DeFoe
DEVINE — Private graveside services for Bettye DeFoe,
83, of Comanche will be held in Devine. Arrangements
are under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home of
Comanche.
She died Tuesday, May 6, 2014.
Brownwood Bulletin, Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Patsy Burns
COLEMAN - Graveside services for Patsy Jean (Farris)
Burns, 80, of Coleman will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday,
May 10, at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion, with the
Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating. Arrangements are under
the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
She died Monday, May 5, 2014, at her home.
She was bom May 6, 1933, in Coleman, to Bert G. Farris
and Annie Will Smith Farris. On April 4,1953, she was
married to James A. Bums. She worked as a manager for
Verizon in Dallas for many years.
Survivors include her daughter, Pamela Curoe of
Abilene; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter;
three nieces; and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James
Burns; and one brother, Bert Wayne Farris.
Brownwood Bulletin, Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Billie Ruth (Hill) Lewis
Laverne Teston Drews
SAN SABA — Laverne Teston Drews of Brownwood,
and formerly of San Saba, went to be with her Lord and
Savior Monday, May 5, 2014.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage
Funeral Home in San Saba. Graveside services will be
held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Neal Cem-
etery/Spring Creek.
Laverne was born July 8, 1929, near Ralls, Texas,
to Elbert Boyd and Willie Katherine Teston. The fam-
ily moved to Zephyr, Texas, in 1933, where Laverne
graduated from high school in 1947. Laverne gradu-
ated from Howard Payne College in 1951 with a degree
in Elementary Education. She then began her lifetime
career of teaching children, which she found much joy
in. Laverne also had a great love of art and archeology.
She taught painting lessons to children and adults both
and received much joy as she instilled in them the love
for art. Laverne was fascinated with archeology and was
a member of the Texas Archeology Society. She always
looked forward to attending “the digs” held each sum-
mer in Texas, and rarely missed a summer since join-
ing in 1979, until her health wouldn’t allow her to go
anymore. Laverne loved to read, she did not like talking
on the telephone.
Laverne Teston was married to Kenneth Drews on
Easter Sunday, April 13, 1952, in Harlingen, Texas.
Together they raised three children, Robert, David, and
Barbara. They lived in Weslaco, Texas, until 1971 when
the Lord brought them to San Saba, Texas. San Saba be-
came their new home and a place they loved very much.
They attended First Baptist Church and considered the
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church and its members
their extended family. Over
the years Laverne helped
with Vacation Bible School,
went on mission trips, and
taught Sunday School while
a member there. Laverne
was a member of the San
Saba Co. EMS for many
years.
Laverne is survived by her
two sons, Robert Drews and
his wife Cynthia of Spring-
town, David Drews and his
wife Consuelo of McAllen;
and one daughter, Barbara
Drews of Brownwood; one sister, Yreva Nelson and
her husband Darrell; and a brother, Kyle Teston and
his wife Lynne. Laverne also has four grandchildren;
six step-grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and
many nieces and nephews, all whom she loved very
much.
Lavern was preceded in death by her husband, Ken-
neth Drews; her parents, Elbert Boyd Teston and Willie
Katherine Teston; her sister, Juanice Horton; and a baby
brother, Elbert Arnold Teston; as well as extended fam-
ily members.
She will be greatly missed by all. We love you, Mom!
Family requests memorials be made to San Saba Co.
EMS.
Brownwood Bulletin, Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Lorna Arbuckle (Lucksinger)
Lorna Arbuckle (Lucksinger), age 76, a native of Cole-
man County, Texas, went home on Sunday, May 4, 2014,
in Orange, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday,
May 8, 2014, at the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel
in Brownwood, Texas. Bill Slaymaker will officiate the
services. Burial will follow in May Cemetery. The family
will receive friends and guests from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Thursday prior to the funeral services.
Lorna Celestine Arbuckle (Lucksinger) was born on July
16, 1937, in Santa Anna, Texas, to Fred and Lorna Grace
Luckinger. She graduated from May High School in 1956.
Lorna worked in business administration at several uni-
versities including: Rice University, University of Central
Florida, and University of Louisiana-Monroe; as well as
working as a controller for Miller Drilling. She was a pas-
sionate political activist, a proud conservative, and a true
American patriot. Lorna was strong in her Christian faith
and served the Lord with all her heart. She had many
passions and hobbies; Lorna was an amazing cook with
an extensive recipe collection. Because of her wonderful
recipe collection she was able to put together cookbooks
for friends and family. Lorna loved to sing and was a self-
taught pianist, learning to play by ear. Lorna’s greatest
love was for her family, to whom she dedicated her entire
life to caring for and was willing to do whatever was nec-
essary to see that through. Lorna was a loving mother,
grandmother, and sister,
and will be dearly missed by
all that knew her.
Ms. Arbuckle was preced-
ed in death by her parents,
Fred and Lorna Lucksinger; a
brother, Fred “Sonny” Luck-
singer; and an infant sister,
Patricia Ann Lucksinger.
She leaves behind, to
cherish her memory, three
children, Dr. Lorna Kathleen
Sheriff and husband Steve of
Nacogdoches, Texas, Laura
Kinnaird and husband Lt.
Col. Tommy C. Kinnaird
(Ret) of Orange, Texas, and
Billy Arbuckle Jr. and wife Robin of Orlando, Fla.; a
brother, Arthur Lucksinger and wife Rose Marie of Aus-
tin, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; two
nieces and one nephew.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations
be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or May Cem-
etery Association in Ms. Arbuckle’s honor. Condolences,
memories, and messages may be left for the family by
visiting www.davidmorrisfuneralhome.com.
Brownwood Bulletin, Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Earl ‘Sonny’ Smith
RISING STAR — Graveside services for Billie Ruth (Hill)
Lewis, 87, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in the
Rising Star Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direc-
tion of Comanche Funeral Home. An informal gathering
will be held, following the service, in the Fellowship Hall
of the Rising Star Church of Christ.
She died Monday, May 5, 2014, at Western Hills Health-
care Residence in Comanche.
She was bom March 2, 1927, in Duster, to Jasper Martin
and Vera (Huddleston) Hill. She was married to Willie Dur-
ward Lewis, on March 1, 1947, in Eastland County.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Lancaster and
husband Ronnie of May; one granddaughter; one great-
grandson; two brothers, Kenneth Hill and wife Barbara of
Abilene and Rex Hill and wife Barbara of Hamilton; and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie
“Dude” Lewis; and her siblings, Curtis Hill, Margie Lan-
caster, Faye Poynor, and Georgie Lynn.
Brownwood Bulletin, Wednesday, May 7, 2014
SAN SABA — Graveside services for Earl “Sonny” Smith,
75, of San Saba will be held at 2 p.m. today at Hillcrest
Cemetery in San Saba, with Brother Sam Crosby officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral
Home of San Saba.
He died Monday, May 5, 2014, in Temple.
He was born July 12, 1938, in Nix, to Aurthur Lee Smith
and Jewell Catherine Rasco Smith. He worked for the City
of Brownwood for many years and then later went to work
for a tree service company.
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The Brownwood Art Association will host a solo exhibit of
Survivors include his wife, Sheila Smith of San Saba;
daughter, Catherine Kincaide and husband Darrel of Bosier
City; sons, Earl Smith Jr. of Longview and O’Dale Smith of
Longview; daughter, Rita Smith Kincaide of Bosier City; 10
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Wat-
kins of San Saba; brother, Donnie Smith of San Saba; and
sister-in-law, Peggy Smith of Gatesville.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Virgil Smith;
and two sisters, Veda Kelly and Caroline Neff.
with.
Reine was fortunate to have three of his works accepted
in the 2014 Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit in Brownwood.
Brownwood Bulletin, Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Photography, airbrushing demonstrations
coming to Brownwood this week
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have.
• Let you children know
that you love them and
are protecting them, and
they are not in trouble for
receiving this solicitation.
• Tell them to never, ever
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“There are multiple law
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the photography of Anthony J. Reine, from 5-8 p.m., Thurs-
day, May 8, in the gallery at 215 Fisk Ave.
Reine was born in New Orleans, La., and raised in the
small town of Sorrento, La. He later moved to Houston,
where he joined the military.
His adventure with photography started not long after,
and he began pursuing the art seriously. Reine discovered
his passion for capturing images in nature, which he refers
to as, “My eye through the camera lens,” and the beauty
that is all around us. He is self taught and loves to experi-
ment with new subjects and techniques.
Long interested in photography, Reine has only recently
begun to share his work with others, so they might see the
natural beauty of this world that God has surrounded us
He also placed 2nd and 3rd in the 2013 Photographer of
the Year contest held by the Brownwood Bulletin.
Jeremy Serna will be demonstrating airbrushing begin-
ning at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 10 at the Brownwood Art
Center.
All such demonstrations at the Center are free for the
public to attend and observe.
Serna is a self-taught artist who has been airbrushing for
about 20 years. He likes to explore his limits from working
on a variety of media, from canvas to motorcycles.
One of his passions is teaching people how to draw, so
Serna teaches an adult class from 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday
night at the Brownwood Art Center.
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organizes the Veterans Day
program presented by the
student council.
She commented that
students at Bangs have op-
portunities to be involved in
many extracurricular activi-
ties, unlike larger schools.
“With my husband being
in the coaching profession,”
Cofresi said, “we never
really thought we would
be in a place where our
kids could start and finish
school, because usually
coaches move around every
three to five years.
“It’s been really neat,
because our oldest started
kindergarten here and he
graduates in a few weeks.”
Cofresi said there are a
large number of graduat-
ing seniors who have been
together since kindergarten,
allowing them to develop
close bonds. She said that
type of bond is unique to
small schools, remarking
that the students at Bangs
really get along and accept
new students.
Bangs is a considerably
smaller town and school
than Conroe, which has
approximately 53,000 stu-
dents on 56 campuses and
almost 4,000 teachers.
She said of the transition
to Bangs, “It’s just a great
community, where people
know each other, they look
out for each other, and have
just a real sense of commu-
nity.”
“What’s nice about the
small school,” Cofresi said,
“is the school is the center
of the community.”
She noted that everyone
in the community comes to
the games on Friday night
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and when there are send-
offs for football or softball,
everyone comes out to
support the school and the
students.
“That’s something that we
did not find in a larger place
like Conroe,” she said. “It’s
been a real blessing being
here in Bangs. The teachers
are just excellent. There are
a few that all four of our
kids have had.
“Our kids have made great
friends and the teachers
are just incredible and very
caring and supportive of the
kids.”
Cofresi said her classes
range from nine students
to 18.
“So, we definitely get to
know the kids better,” she
said. “And it’s easier to
talk to the other teachers
about student successes or
concerns. It’s more of a team
atmosphere and we can
watch out for the kids.”
And Cofresi said the teach-
ers remember them, too.
“Even teachers who had
a kid in say, sixth grade,”
Cofresi said, “will ask about
them when they are in the
eighth grade.
“There’s just a sense of
caring and community and
we do have time to give
students individual attention
that they need.”
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