Colorado City Record

Frank Lynn Jez passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 after a life full of love, ingenuity and dedication to family and his community. He was born on December 3, 1935, to Joe D. and Bessie Julie Maruna Jez in Temple, Texas. He was the youngest of five children, Joe D., Dorothy, Wallace and Elizabeth. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School before graduating from Temple High School. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church his entire life. After attending Temple College, he moved to Houston to complete a degree in accounting at the University of Houston. His seemingly limitless energy defined this time in his life. When in Houston, he worked the night shift for the Houston Police...

Carolyn Jo Barnes, 76 passed from this life peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022 at her son Kevin's home under his care. She was born Monday, July 9, 1945 in Mitchell County Texas to Mae (Finley) and James Cline. Jody was a devoted mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. She always took care of her family and made sure her kids had the best life. She was a hard worker and always found something to keep her busy. Jody enjoyed taking care of her plants and flowers in the summer time. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons; Kevin Barnes, Robby Barnes and wife Debbie, Rocky Barnes, sister; Mary Frances Graves,...

Juanita Fredalyn Everett, 90, of Colorado City, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Colorado City. The family received friends from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Graveside services were at 10:00 am on Monday, November 8th at the Wulfjen-Everett Family Cemetery in Colorado City. Jerry Shields officiated. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Juanita was born in Cisco, Texas on November 2, 1931 to Fred Hood and Ethel Eugenia (St. John) Cook. She grew up in Putnam, Texas on the same block as her future husband. She graduated Valedictorian from Putnam High School in 1948 and from...

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Wayne Shawn of Lubbock, formerly of Colorado City, passed away at the age of 96. Wayne was born May 15, 1925 in Bridgeport Texas. He was a former Vice President of The City National Bank in Colorado City. Wayne and his wife Betty were lifelong members of The First Baptist Church in Colorado City for almost 70 years. Jerry Shields of The First Baptist Church of Colorado City will officiate the graveside service in Lubbock. Wayne lived the last six years at Carillon Senior Living in Lubbock. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Betty, his son Steve, and grandson Corbin. He is survived by sons Stan and wife Margie, Tracy and wife Leslynn,...

Memorial services for John Bryant Mayo, age 55 of Rogers, Texas, will be held at 11:00am Friday, September 24, 2021 at Temple Bible Church. The family will receive visitors from 5-7:00pm Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Temple Bible Church. John passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on January 24, 1966 in Pampa, Texas to Kelley Mack Mayo and Nancy Carey Mayo. John received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Texas Tech University in 1989 and his Master's Degree from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 1995. John was employed with Omega Builders in Temple. He was a member of Temple Bible Church. John was preceded in death by...

Luis Morin Garza Jr. 72 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the morning of July 27, 2021. Luis was born on October 17, 1948 at his family home in Colorado City, Tx to Santana (Morin) and Luis T. Garza Sr. Luis was the youngest of six children and the only son. He and his sisters were all taught the importance of family and the value of hard work. Luis started his ginning career at the early age of 15. When he was 19 he met the love of his life Belen Garza in Loraine, Tx. They married on June 22, 1969 and settled in Colorado City, where they made a home for their two beautiful daughters Angelita and Adelita. They recently celebrated 52 years of marriage this June....

Wyatt Nathaniel Minnix, 19, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. Wyatt was born on October 16, 2001 to his parents James Minnix and Julie Williams in San Angelo, Texas. Wyatt attended ASU for engineering. He was a joy to be around, befriending everyone he met. Wyatt was a hard worker and loved his job. He enjoyed working on any task that challenged him and always did his best. Wyatt graduated from TLCA in 2020. He loved the company of his pets and playing with his dogs, Lucky and Lilly, his "little rat dog", Gizmo and "the stupid cat", Henry. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, NB Williams, Elizabeth and Billy Barber. Wyatt is survived by his father, James Minnix, his...

N.A. (Bill) was born on November 20, 1922 on his parent's farm near Dunn, in Scurry County, Texas. His parents were Nat and Myrtle Billingsley, who died in the late 1970's. Bill had one brother, Max, who died in 1976. A Memorial service was held on February 10, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, Abilene, Texas. A Graveside service will be held at a later date at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606. N.A. enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942. This is where he received the nickname, Bill. During WWII, Bill piloted both the Martin Marauder B-26 and the Douglas Invader A-26...

Monte Wike (Grady Monroe Wike, Jr.) went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 2:10 am surrounded by his family. Monte was born March 15, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri to Grady Monroe Wike, Sr. and Viola Anna Cotten. His parents as well as his brother preceded him in death. On January 24, 1954, Monte married Noma Jean Bumgarner. She preceded him in death on November 11, 2018. He is survived by all five of their children: Laura Flack and husband Bruce of Wood River, Illinois; Greg Wike and wife Nancy of Midland, Texas; Bruce Wike and wife Lisa of Henderson, Texas; Doug Wike and wife Pam of Dallas, Texas; and Sarah Emerson and husband Paul of Longview,...

Nick Scott, age 66 of Lamesa, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas after a brief illness. Born in Lamesa to Cecil and Pearl Ansley Scott on June 14, 1953, he was a graduate of Monterey High School and Texas Tech University. Nick subsequently became a licensed Certified Public Accountant. In 2002, he completed his Masters of Education at Sul Ross University and went on to postgraduate studies at University of Texas of the Permian Basin. After retiring as a CPA, Nick took on a challenging new career in education. In 2015, he retired after 19 years as a teacher, counselor, and principal. Nick's friends will remember his joyful sense of humor and his love of high...