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MARGARET TRIGG SPARKS June 23, 1929 to February 1, 2024 It is with joyful sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Ann Trigg Sparks, who was born on June 23, 1929, in Fort Worth, Texas. Margaret's life was marked by her adventurous spirit as she accompanied her father throughout Texas while he worked for Brown & Root Construction. At the tender age of 14, she settled in Eastland, Texas, where she met the love of her life, Ben Sparks. Their first date, a memorable squirrel hunt, and their first kiss on High School Hill set the stage for a lifelong love story. Margaret graduated from North Texas State University, earning a degree in Home Economics. She began her professional journey...

Fidencio "Fred" Gonzales, 89 of San Angelo formerly of Colorado City passed away at the Shannon Medical Center of San Angelo on Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born on February 6, 1933 in Cotulla Texas to the late Ysidro and Guadalupe Gonzales. Fred was a devout Catholic who loved his God and loved his family with all his heart, despite being a long time member of the Old Grumpy Man Club. He worked hard to provide for his family, and he was very generous when they needed help. Fred was a jokester at heart and somebody who could be counted out to be witty and sarcastic, a trait that he passed on to further generations. To call Fred a "Jack of all trades" was an understatement as he...

Doris Marcelene Cox gained her angel wings August 10, 2022, at the age of 95. Born January 21, 1927, to James and Maggie (Hammons) Boyd, she was the only daughter of four children. Marcelene grew up in the Hyman Community, before moving to Westbrook. Her mother's family was part of the Spade Community, so that country was in her blood. She always told stories of working in the fields, but to get out of the sun, she would stay in the kitchen, learning to cook and using family recipes, which she passed on to us all. She was no stranger to hard work. As the youngest of four, she picked cotton by hand, helped do farm chores, went to school daily, often riding the bus 15 miles to Westbrook...

Dorothy Elizabeth Shurtleff, 95 formerly of Colorado City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June, 6, 2022 after her stay at Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center in San Angelo Texas. She was born in Colorado City on February 8, 1927 to Willie and Essie Tidwell Nowell. Dorothy spent most of her life in the Colorado City area. After graduating high school and attending some college she married the love of her life Darrell Shurtleff on February 22, 1947, together they raised their 2 boys, and showed them lots of love. Throughout life Dorothy worked doing secretarial work, first for the family welding shop, then for the Colorado City Chamber of Commerce, then for State...

Lea Ann Bowlin Ernest died in her home in Loraine, Texas on May 29, 2022. She was born January 24, 1959 and was 63 years of age. She is survived by her husband-Robert Ernest, stepson-Tim Ernest, brother-Bobby Dell Bowlin and his wife Gwen, uncle-Fred Bowlin and his wife Barbara. She is also survived by many other beloved family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father-Delmas Marion Bowlin and her mother-Betty Jo Bowlin, grandparents-Ben and Lela Bowlin of Loraine, and grandparents-George and Lee Owen of Abilene. She was born in Sweetwater, but lived most of her life in Loraine and San Angelo. She graduated from Loraine High School and later graduated from San Angelo...

Allen Benton "Ben" Sparks passed away peacefully Friday, February 11, 2022. He was 93. He graced God's green earth on August 29, 1928, the son of J. Frank Sparks and Linnie Daugherty Sparks of Eastland, Texas. He attended Eastland public schools, graduating high school in 1945. He participated in all sports, excelling in track, and obtained his Eagle Scout rank in 1944, with two palms. He met Margaret Trigg in Eastland, Texas, where they attended high school. Courting on "High School Hill," he gave her their first kiss that sealed their fate. It was the truest love for the ages. Ben once came calling at 4:30 in the morning for Margaret. Her father, Dan O., answered the door...

1929-2021 Colorado City---- Leola Dean Harper Anderson passed away on September 4, 2021 at her home in Colorado City at the age of 92. She was born in Colorado City on June 27, 1929 to Sam and Mattie Harper. Leola graduated from Colorado High School as Salutatorian of her class in 1946 and worked for the phone company as a switch board operator. After World War II, she met and married, Warren Anderson in Snyder on February 28, 1947. Leola and Warren lived and worked on a cotton farm just east of Colorado City and celebrated 67 years of marriage before his death in 2014. Leola didn't drive a tractor or hoe in the fields, but she had her hands on everything else. She was a matriarch in...

Donna K. Barlow of Edmond, OK and former longtime resident of Colorado City, passed away, August 2, 2021 at the age of 78. Donna was born June 20, 1943 in Graham, Texas to Marguerite Milligan. She married Harry Barfield in 1962 in California. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1984. She married Bill Barlow on June 10, 2000 in Colorado City. Donna was in banking for many years having worked in Erick, Oklahoma and Colorado City and retired from the City National Bank in 2012. She was very active in the community with B&PW, Kiwanians; Christmas in Action, Chamber of Commerce and the First United Methodist Church. Donna is survived by husband Bill of Edmond, OK; three daughters: Karen...

Florence "Flo" Bodine, 98, passed away at the Sterling County Nursing Home on January 1, 2021. She was born on July 20, 1922 in Bell County, Texas to Dr. Edward C. and Helen Schnieder Stoeltje. She met Homer Hooker "Pete" Bodine while a student at the University of Texas and they married in December, 1945 after he returned from World War II and they moved to Colorado City where she resided until 2018. Florence followed her children up through school, first as an elementary teacher and later in high school teaching reading. Her study hall students affectionately called her Pearl which the other teachers didn't get since they weren't in on the joke. The kids were using the name of Jed...

Pam McMeekin, 73, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, after a courageous battle with a long illness. She died at her home in Arlington, Tex. Pam grew up in Fort Worth and married James McMeekin in 1972. Pam and James had a daughter, Debbie, and three grandchildren. Pam had a mind like a steel trap; she never forgot a date, an event, or a person, no matter how much time had passed. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a kind heart reflected in her work as a caregiver and home health aide for much of her life. In her later years, Pam enjoyed caring for and loving her grandchildren and helping her family and others. She was also an animal lover and cared for many dogs and cats. During...

Alma Jestine Lee Smith, 95 of Colorado City passed away at the Mitchell County Nursing and Rehab Center of Colorado City on Friday November 6, 2020. She was born in Loraine Texas on February 8, 1925 to George and Flossie Compton Lee. Alma was an independent woman who had her life in order before she started her family life. She was a woman who strived for excellence, having graduated early from high-school, then attending McMurray University on a scholarship where she served as vice-president of Alpha Theta Nu and obtained her teaching degree. She spent her life filling the minds of many youth of the county with the knowledge they would need. Alma loved to dress classy and get her hair...

Janice Annette Lemons (Helmers) 1942 - 2020 Colorado City - Jan, 77, passed away peacefully in Lubbock with her loving family by her side on Monday, March 23, 2020. Born to Arno and Mildred Helmers in San Angelo, Texas on September 22, 1942, Jan graduated from Gradwohl School of Medical Technology in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Bobby Lemons on June 9, 1962 in McCamey, Texas. Jan was a lab technician, business owner (Montgomery Wards), community servant, devoted wife and loving mother. Anyone who knew Jan (and she rarely met a stranger) knows what an amazing person she was. She truly had a servant's heart and devoted her life to helping those around her. Through her various...

Mark Lewis, 62, Colorado City, formerly of Odessa, passed away at his home in Colorado City on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was born on July 14, 1957 in Arlington Texas to Ferris and Margaret Ann Conkling Lewis Mark was a hard-working man who spent the majority of his life as an oilfield hand. He worked hard so that he could be a great provider for his family, he was a Christian man, a great husband, father, and grandfather, and loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart, as well as his dogs. Mark graduated in Odessa where he spent some time in college, and where he spent most of his time in the oil field. In 2012 he moved to Colorado City where he worked as a heavy...

Billie Don Craig Jr. was Born-July 11th 1950 in Colorado City, TX to Bill Craig and Callie Bowers Craig. He passed on February 13, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 69. Billie loved Jesus Christ, his family, and his friends tremendously. Growing up in the small town of Colorado City, Texas, he learned the importance of people and relationships. He forged dear friendships that he cherished and enjoyed his entire life. He found joy in others. He was happiest when engaged in the life's of his family, friends, and people around him. He was generous, kind, and ready to help in any situation-expecting nothing in return. Billie Loved! We miss him dearly. We will see you again in Heaven,...

Max Weldon Richards, 75, of Westbrook, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 13, 2020 in Abilene with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 7, 1944 in Lamesa Texas to Albert and Alice McNew Richards. Max was a good Christian man who believed in the simpler things in life; a faith in Jesus, working hard, and putting his family first. He and his wife Rita spent 30 years farming before he retired and they started their business making soap. He was a very quiet, soft spoken man who liked people but liked his peace and quiet even more. Max was a cancer survivor, and he always said that his love for family and his special bond with his granddaughter is what...

Elizabeth Ann (Perry) Feaster, Roscoe, Texas, 63, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Hendrick Hospice in Abilene. Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 24th at the Colorado City Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Kiker-Seale Funeral Home in Colorado City, Texas. The Memorial Service will be held at Abilene Bible Church, 3125 Oldham Lane, Abilene, Texas on Sunday, August 25th at 3:00 p.m. and will be conducted by Dr. Daiqing of Abilene Bible Church. Elizabeth was born in Abilene, Texas on December 19, 1955 to parents Cecil Lilburn Perry and Ruby Sara Dennis Perry. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law Sandra Smith Perry of Abilene. ...

Laverne Chalker, 91, of Colorado City went to be with her Lord and Savior, she passed away at a nursing home in Odessa on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Laverne was born on June 9, 1928 in Big Spring, Texas to the late Everet and Latrice Taff Henderson. Laverne was a graduate of Loraine ISD, and almost everybody knew her from the 22 years that she spent working as a Note Teller for City National Bank in Colorado City, which is where she met her husband Bobby as he was making a deposit for work in 1949.. Laverne was a proper lady and a devout Christian, serving her lord as a life-member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she helped to teach Sunday-School for over 40 years. Laverne was a loving and...

Charlene Ross Reily, 88, Colorado City, passed away on July 11, 2019. She was born in Winters, Texas on December 22, 1930 to Robert Henry Ross and Velma Taylor Ross. Charlene married the love of her life Bob Reily on February 16, 1951 in Abilene, Texas. In 1953 Charlene and Bob moved to Colorado City where the settled down and raised their 2 sons. She was a teacher for 40 years, teaching in both Colorado City and Loraine school districts. After she retired she enjoyed traveling, visiting as many places around the globe as she could while she was able. Charlene was a past president of the Lion's Club and a past recipient of the Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year. Charlene is...