NEWS OF FORMER EMPLOYEES



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U.S.D.A. FmHA 2024 Reunion has been scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, at the Cotton Patch Cafe, Cafe Community Room, Temple Mall, Temple, Texas. Cotton Patch Cafe phone number is 254-771-3899. Each Former FmHA Employee will pay for their meal ordered by a separate check, credit card or cash.

Cotton Patch Cafe minimum requirements for use of community room at no charge:

At least twenty (20) people must be present for the reunion in the community room and the total of all meals, separate checks, credit cards or cash, must exceed $ 250.00. If this requirement cannot be met, the reservation for the community room will be cancelled Seven (7) days prior to the reunion date and the seating for the reunion group will be in tables available in the general restaurant area.

More information on the U.S.D.A - FmHA Reunion will be sent out in August 2024.

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GEORGE SVATEK

George Louis Svatek, age 88, of Temple, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by family. He was born on November 20, 1935, in Shiner, Texas the son of John F. and Angeline (Hajek) Svatek. He grew up on a farm near Crescent, Texas with his parents and 13 siblings with him being the fourth oldest. The love of farming and participating in 4-H activities drove him to wanting to learn more.

George earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University, class of 1958 (whoop!), served his country in the United States Army, and went to work for the USDA Farmers Home Administration beginning his career in Liberty, Tx and this is where he first laid eyes on Frances while working at the Liberty County Courthouse whereby, he had to walk past her office to get to his. They married on April 8, 1961. While beginning his career in Liberty, George was a very driven individual and soon began getting promoted and moved to Rosenberg, then Bellville, on to Seguin, and ultimately landing a role in the State office of Temple in 1974 where they nestled in and have resided for the past 50 years.

George’s career lasted 32 years until they were trying to put a computer on his desk……and he said no way! Upon retiring, he was recruited by the local Empire Seed company (who he would visit each day when taking a walk during his lunch hour) to come work and help take care of plants. Then he got wooed by a competitor, Tem-Bel Nursery where he kept their plants alive and even learned how to make bows during Christmas time for the poinsettias. Plants, yard work and gardening were his favorite pastimes, and he was great at it. He was often called upon to help the neighbor kids with their science projects of producing leaf collections since he had such a variety of plants throughout his yard (they all got A+’s) and quite often he would save the day for wedding planners by providing fresh cut English ivy for the decorations. You could tell when he had a great day by watching him sit back, relax with a cold beer, put on some polka tunes, and admire his yard.

Besides his yardwork, George had a love for sports and when he wasn’t watching his beloved Aggies play, he was cheering on his daughter’s various sport teams and never missing a game of basketball, volleyball, softball, or a track meet….in essence, it was his year-round second job being the Team Dad and #1 yell leader.

George was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Temple and faith in the catholic church was extremely important to him. He also loved to volunteer and take care of and nurture the flower beds all across the grounds at St. Luke.

George is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances Svatek of Temple; 2 children: Brad Svatek of Friendswood, Tx and Pam Tomme and husband Chris of Fulshear, Tx; 5 siblings: Billy Svatek and wife Josephine of Needville, Tx, Bernadette Toman of Rosenberg, Tx, David Svatek of Rosenberg, Tx, and Tommy Svatek and wife Lauren of Missouri City, Tx.

He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters: Henrietta Barta, Johnnie Svatek, Jimmy Svatek, Tony Svatek, Agnes Labay, Laddie Svatek, Benjamin Svatek, Janice Toman, and Jody Svatek.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Luke Catholic Church (2807 Oakdale Dr. Temple, Texas) would be appreciated (www.slparish.com).


LANCE SMITH

Greggory Lance Smith, age 72, of Morton, Texas, passed away peacefully from this earth into the arms of his Heavenly Father on February 24, 2024. He was born September 12, 1951 in Brownfield, Texas to Manuel “M.T.” and Marijo (Kasinger) Smith. Lance graduated from Plains High School and attended Texas Tech University, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. While attending college, he met his wife of over 50 years, Denise Willis. They wed on December 22, 1973 in Tokio, Texas.

Lance spent nine years as an ag teacher and FFA advisor in New Town, North Dakota, Dell City, Texas, and Junction, Texas, before moving to Morton with his family. It was there that he started his very long career with the USDA, first with FSA and then later Rural Development. After retirement, he continued working in various ways: as an auctioneer, an appraiser, a mediator, a realtor, a continuing education instructor, and a piddler. In his later years, when not working, he spent his time relaxing outside in his garage reading and listening to talk radio or watering the dozens of trees he planted around the house.

Lance was preceded in death by his parents, M.T. And Marijo, in-laws, Billy and Tootsie, and sister-in-law, Annette. He is survived by his wife, Denise, brother Aaron, brother-in-law, Danny, and children, LeAnna, Micah (Laura), and Laura (David). He also leaves behind grandchildren, Rowan, Maclyn, Kelsey (Tanner), and Travis (Melissa), as well as great-grandchildren Carter, Chloe, and Cason, best brother-friend, Jim Ballantine, and many other family, friends, and former students who loved and held him dear.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in memory of G. Lance Smith be made to Team Crista, a charity started by former students of Denise to aid families in the local area who have children with cancer. Checks can be sent to: Team Crista, attn: Frankie and Christina Rodriquez, 113 E. Washington, Morton, Texas 79346. Online condolences may be offered to Lance’s family at www.ellisfuneralhomes.com.

MARY NELL WOFFORD

Mary Nell Wofford, age 84 of Temple, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at a local care center. The family will receive visitors from 10-12:00pm Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. A private family burial will be held at a later time.

Mary Nell Wofford was born on August 13, 1939 in Temple, Texas to the late Sterling Cecil Mitchell and Marian Alice Elza Mitchell. She attended schools in Temple and graduated from Temple High School in 1957. She worked for the USDA Rural Development retiring in 2011. Mary Nell was a longtime member of Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her sons, Richard Wofford and wife Melisa of Temple and James Wofford and wife Connie of Burnet; a sister, Jeane Allison of Marble Falls; granddaughters, Megan Welch and husband Mitchell of Troy and Nicole Wofford of Temple; three great grandsons, Haegen, Hudson and Hayzen Welch of Troy and a niece, Lori Lastly and family of Brunet.

EUGENE G. PAVLAT

Eugene G. Pavlat, age 82, of Temple, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1941 in Holland, Texas the son of Joseph C. and Angelina (Zrubek) Pavlat.

Eugene earned a Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University, served his country in the United States Army, and went to work for the USDA Farmers Home Administration. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Temple, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #7197 Assembly #1138, current president of the KJT, and when finished with all his activities, Eugene loved spending time at his farm in Holland, Texas.

Eugene is survived by his wife Charlene of Temple, daughter Denise Chenault and husband Mike of Austin, grandchildren, Evan and Kylie Chenault of Austin, a nephew Ronnie Pavlat of Texas and a niece Karen Penler of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Joe Pavlet, Jr and an infant brother Dennis Pavlat.

FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Rosary
10:00 am
ST. LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH
2807 Oakdale Drive
Temple, TX 76502


FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am
ST. LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH
2807 Oakdale Drive
Temple, TX 76502

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ROBERT HENDLEY


Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clarksville Funeral Home on Dec. 19, 2023.
Robert C. Hendley of the English Community passed away December 19 at Focused Care in Ckarksville.
He was born August 15, 1931, in Palestine Texas to Ransom and Eather Thomas Hendley and was Married to Nancy Storey on February 3, 1989.
He has 3 daughters and a bonus daughter Elizabeth Henson of Pittsburg, Laurie Cates of Mt. Pleasant, Mary (Chrissy) Marxsen of Longview and Lori Puckett of Annona Was a Mason and Member of the Masonic Lodge for 63 years.
Veteran of the U.S. Navy
Graduate of Palestine High School and Sam Houston State University. He worked as a teacher and coach at Grapeland Texas ISD before going to work for the United States Department of Agriculture and retired from there after 35 years.
A member of Williams Chapel United Methodist Church and past Sunday School teacher
Survived by his wife, daughters and their spouses (Mike Henson, Jeff Cates, John Marxsen and Trey Puckett), 2 stepsons, John Gray of English community and Kevin Gray of Mt Pleasant and their spouses, several wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister, JoAnn Roscoe of Friendswood Tx and brother Terry Hendley of Pattison Tx
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday December 20 at 1 PM in the English Cemetery under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home with John Moore officiating.
Pallbearers are: Mike Henson, Jeff Cates, John Marxsen, John Gray, Kevin Gray, Trey Puckett.
In lieu of flowers Donations may be made to the English Cemetery P. O. Box 6, Clarksville 75426.


The Retired Former U.S.D.A. Farmers Home Administration Employees sent a sympathy card to the Robert Hendley family and made a memorial donation to English Cemetery, Clarksville, Texas on December 21, 2023, in memory of Robert Hendley. Robert Hendley, Former FmHA County Supervisor at Clarksville, Texas, passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 92. The following thank you letter was received from the Robert Hendley Family on January 4, 2024: "FmHA Retirees, c/o Eugene Pavlat, 3310 Mesquite Drive, Temple, Texas, The Family of Robert Hendley acknowledges with grateful appreciation your kind expression of sympathy. Robert Hendley Family"

SOX JOHNSON

Neal Sox Johnson Age 90 – Temple, Texas Sox passed away peacefully on 11/18/2023 and is survived by his daughter Tena Duncan, son Olvy, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and his closest friends that watched over him in his later years - Shirley Ganson, the Reverend Shelton Rhodes, and all the great folks at Canyon Creek of Temple Texas. Sox was preceded in death by his wife the former Carmen Louise Webb and son Neal Steven. Sox will be laid to rest in the family’s hometown of Nashville Arkansas (service date tbd), alongside his late wife Carmen Louise, son Neal Steven, and their best dog ever Flick. Oscar Neal Johnson was born February 14, 1933, in Murfreesboro Arkansas, one of five children of Olvy Johnson and former Elsie Faye Keeling, and he would eventually change his name from Oscar to his nickname of Sox. In High School Sox played on both the football and basketball teams, became an excellent tennis player and avid golfer. As part of its annual convention, the Rural Rental Housing Association holds the annual Neal "Dirty Sox" Johnson Golf Classic, named in his honor. Sox lived a long full life developing friends and success everywhere, as a Second Lieutenant in the Army, graduate from Henderson State College, Physics Teacher, Architect builder, and he eventually went into politics becoming a political appointee in the Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Home Administration, serving under Presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Bush. Sox was a leader in the movement to revitalize the Republican Party in Arkansas during the 60’s and early 70’s but Sox’s main success in life was developing positive relationships with people – Sox will be missed by family, friends, colleagues, and the many casual strangers he helped.

The Retired Former U.S.D.A. Farmers Home Administration Employees made a Memorial Donation to Temple Feed My Sheep Organization, Temple, Texas on December 3, 2023, in Memory of Neal Sox Johnson, Former FmHA State Director, who passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 90. The Feed My Sheep Organization was founded to meet the needs of individuals and families that are hungry, physically, spiritually and emotionally. More information on the Feed My Sheep Organization may be found on their Web Site.
The following thank you letter was received from the Feed My Sheep Organization on December 13, 2023:
" Retired Former U.S.D.A. Farmers Home Administration Employees, Dear Eugene:

I am immensely grateful for your memorial gift to Feed M Sheep Temple in honor of Neal Sox Johnson. Your gift for our people is a true blessing to so many. Were it not for generous, compassionate people such as yourself, our goal-to feed people who are physically, spiritually and emotionally hungry-would simply not be possible. You are making a profound difference in our community, and God willing, the best is yet to come, both for Feed My Sheep and for Temple, Texas.
Sincerely,
Jeff Stegall Executive Director"


BETH BATENHORST

Mary Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Batenhorst, 66, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Daniel Dreher officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Umbarger.

Beth was born on March 5, 1957 in Hale County to Alton and Helen (Diuguid) Wyly. She received her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business and Economics degree from West Texas State University in May of 1987. She married Paul Batenhorst in Vega on September 6, 1980.

Beth worked for the Social Security Administration for two years before beginning her career with Farmers Home Administration in May of 1978. She worked in the Amarillo County and District Offices until 1983 when she began reporting out of the State Office in Temple as a Program Review Assistant. In late 1984, Beth returned to the Amarillo County Office as Assistant County Supervisor. She worked in the Hereford office from 1986 to 1988, when she was promoted to County Supervisor in Wellington. There, she received the Assistant County Supervisor Employee of the Year for the State of Texas in 1987. For forty years, Beth worked diligently in every position she held.

Beth loved buying and planting flowers and enjoyed shopping immensely. She and Paul spent many hours supporting WT sporting events over the years and cultivated many lasting friendships with the athletes. Beth was preceded in death by her grandparents and parents.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Paul Batenhorst, of Canyon; two sisters, Lauri of Hereford and Teresa of Vega; two nephews and one niece.

The family suggests memorials be to the Department of Agricultural Sciences at West Texas A&M University, PO Box 60998, Canyon, TX 79016.


The Texas Retired Former USDA Farmers Home Administration employees sent a sympathy card to Mary "Beth" Batenhorst Family and made a memorial donation in memory of Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Batenhorst on October 3, 2023, to the Department of Agricultural Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas 79016. Beth Batenhorst, Former FmHA Program Review Assistant, County and District Office Employee, passed away on September 30, 2023, at the age of 66.

The following memorial donation acknowledgement was received from West Texas (WT) Foundation, West Texas A&M University on October 18, 2023:
"Retired Former USDA Farmers Home Administration Employees, Attn: Eugene Pavlat,
Thank you for your recent gift to Agricultural Business Teams in memory of Beth Batenhorst. Your support of WT means so much to all of us.
You have chosen to share in our vision of providing a well-rounded, high quality academic experience to our students, faculty and community, and for that we are grateful.
The University prides itself on educating students who will address the complex needs of our society. Gifts, such as yours, help our graduates to become impactful, global citizens, fully prepared to improve the lives of communities and individuals.
With your support, you have become one of the voices influencing the future of our students.
Thank you, with your help the possibilities are endless.
With gratitude,
Lezlie Davis
Assistant Vice President for Philanthropy Operations"


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PETE MAYBERRY

A celebration of life for John Henry Mayberry will be held at the graveside at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Whitehouse Cemetery with Rev. Sherman Mayfield officiating, under direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home.
John H. Mayberry, known as "Pete" to his friends and family, grew up on a farm in Purmela, Texas. He graduated from Gatesville High School and went on to attend Texas A&M University where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets. He graduated in 1958 with a degree in agronomy. While there, he met the love of his life, Aletha, on a blind date where she attended at Baylor University. They married on August 1, 1959 and were happily in love for 64 years. Pete served in the U.S. Army and then worked as a Federal government employee for Farmer's Home Administration until he retired in 1994. After retirement, Pete and Aletha loved to travel the world together and had many great adventures. When not traveling Pete enjoyed golfing, Aggie football and all things sports.
Pete was preceded in death by his son, John Michael Mayberry in 2012. He is survived by his wife, Aletha; daughter, Myla Mayberry; his daughter-in-law, Cindy Mayberry; grandchildren, Micah Mayberry, Madison and her husband, Nick Norsworthy.
Everyone who knew Pete says he was the kindest and most wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be sorely missed but we all praise God for His grace and mercy and we know we will be together again. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lloydjamesfuneralhome.comfor the Mayberry family.

The Texas Retired Former USDA Farmers Home Administration Employees sent a sympathy card to John H. (Pete) Mayberry family and made a memorial donation in Memory of John (Pete) Mayberry to Texas A&M Association of Former Students, College Station, Texas on October 2, 2023. John (Pete) Mayberry, Former USDA FmHA District Director at Tyler passed away on September 30, 2023, at the age of 87.



"Retired Former USDA FmHA Employees C/O Eugene G. Pavlat, Class of 1963
Eugene,

At a time when you kindly remember someone dear to you, you also thought of the students at Texas A&M University and extended your support to them. On behalf of our students, thank you for your gift in memory of Mr. John Mayberry, Class of 1958.
This support is meaningful to the students who benefit from scholarship awards made available through the scholarship fund. Your thoughtfulness will help provide for the education of a deserving Aggie.
We are honored to have received this gift and have notified Aletha Mayberry of your donation.
Best regards,
Sheila Connor, Class of 1992 Manager of Development"

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DORIS STRAUSS
Doris Venglar Strauss, a God-fearing Catholic lady who loved life, laughter, and dancing entered eternal rest surrounded by her family on January 7, 2023, at the age of 92.
The youngest of eight children, Doris was born to Karolina Cervenka Venglar and Paul P. Venglar in Fayetteville, Tx, a Moravian Czech community, on February 3, 1930. She was very proud of her Czech heritage and community where hard work and church involvement was the way of life, while music, dancing, and singing being the entertainment. Unbeknownst to many, Doris did not know a word of English until she attended the Osveta one room schoolhouse at the age of 6. After her eighth-grade year, the family moved to Egypt, Tx, where she graduated from Crescent High School in 1947. She continued to speak, read, and write Czech her entire lifetime.
In 1948, Doris married Otto J. Strauss and they had 4 children. In 1966, her self-proclaimed best decision was realized when she moved to Caldwell, Tx, another strong Czech community, where she made lifelong friends. She was a civil servant for the USDA Farmer’s Home Administration for 30 years. After retirement, she was a demonstrator for different companies to allow for continued social involvement. However, in 1997 she found her dream job at Strickland Funeral Home where she greeted, assisted, and comforted the citizens of Burleson County until she retired at the age of 89.
Music and dancing on floors covered in wood shavings continued to be her passions. Upon a visit, one may hear her beloved polkas, waltzes, Ray Price, Charley Pride, Jim Reeves, Bobby Flores, Don Ho, Daniel O’Donnell, or possibly Pavarotti in the air. One of her greatest joys was listening to polka music on the radio each Sunday afternoon. Another passion of hers was using her green thumb and keeping a manicured yard at her home that welcomed birds, butterflies, and frogs, her favorite creatures. She was proud and thrilled when it was once selected as “Yard of the Month”. She was happy giving tours to show the different foliage including the antique rose bush that grew from a cutting she received from her mother. Her artistic skills were shown through painting ceramics including wet and dry brushing. This started with making a nativity scene in 1950. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren enjoyed receiving her lifelike creations as gifts. She used this skill to repair the nativity scene displayed at St. Mary’s Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
To say Doris lived a full life would be an understatement. She loved to travel be it by plane, train, automobile, motorcycle, or hot air balloon. In 1995, she fulfilled a dream of visiting the Czech Republic. Involvement in Czech and church organizations continued to be important. She belonged to Burleson County Czech Heritage Society, Burleson County Czech Singers, Sons of Herrmann, RVOS, and participated in the annual Kolache Festival for many years. At St. Mary’s Our Lady of Lourdes church, she was a member of the Altar Society, KJZT, St. Mary’s Women’s Club, Parish Council, Rosary Society, Clerical Endowment Fund Chairman, Cemetery Committee and was a Eucharistic Minister. Other activities included being a blood donor for 50 years, Caldwell Recreation Association Board of Directors Secretary/Treasurer, Girl Scout leader, handmaking costumes for her children’s school activities, a member of the Red Hats of Somerville, and was recognized as Burleson County Citizen of the Year in 2007.
Survivors include daughters Beverly Broaddus and husband Bill, Rebecca Strauss and husband Larry Montoya all of Caldwell, Tammi Lambert of Knollwood, her son David Strauss and wife Carolyn of Austin. Her 5 grandchildren include Brian Broaddus and wife Jennifer of Caldwell, Bradley Broaddus and wife Katie of Round Rock, Stephen Strauss and wife Meghan of Austin, Kathryn Meyeres and husband Brenton of Austin, and Christopher Lambert of Knollwood. She was blessed with 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Per her request, Doris’ body was donated to UT Southwestern School of Medicine. There will be a visitation at Strickland Funeral Home from 8am until 8pm on January 27, 2023 with family present from 5-8 pm and rosary starting at 7. On January 28, 2023, a memorial Mass will begin at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Caldwell, Tx with Fr. Melvin Dornak officiating with the assistance of Deacons John Young and Godson Dennis Kutach.
The family would like to extend many thanks to the staff at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital System, as well as all the healthcare professionals who helped her over the years. We appreciate the excellent and loving care she received from the staff at Copperas Hollow Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Also, the visits, flowers, and phone calls from faithful friends and family meant the world to her and she spoke of them with a smile in her voice and are much appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, Doris asked that memorial gifts be made to St. Mary’s Cemetery Association or St. Mary’s Altar Society 500 W. O.S.R., Caldwell 77836, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.

The Retired Former U.S.D.A. Farmers Home Administration Employees sent a sympathy card to Doris V. Strauss Family and made a memorial donation to Saint Mary Catholic Church in Caldwell, Texas in Memory of Doris V. Strauss on August 14, 2023. Doris, FmHA County Office Employee in Caldwell, Texas passed away in January 2023.




Henry Rayford Head
Henry Head was born on June 13, 1940 in Gladewater, Texas to Henry Leston and Sarah Maudina Snider Head. He was baptized in the Christian faith when he was 10 years old. Henry graduated from Huntsville High School in 1958. He served in the U. S. Air Force for four years. He was employed by the Clarks County Sheriff’s Department. He attended Lamar University in Beaumont Texas. He owned and operated Exxon Service Stations in Temple, Belton and Troy, Texas. He was an auto mechanic and did plumbing and electrical wiring. He worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Abilene and Gatesville until he retired in January 2001.

He married Myrtle Jane Rose on October 9, 1965. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Temple, Texas, where he served as an elder for many years; he also helped with Vacation Bible School and adult Bible classes.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents.

Henry is survived by his wife, daughter Julia Head, son David and daughter-in-law Cathy Head of San Jose, California; daughter Patricia and son-in-law Richard Nipps of College Station, Texas; grandson Tom Head, step-grandson Alex Nipps and step-granddaughter Erica Nipps and granddaughter Tara Nipps, and step-great-grandson Noah Hearn; sister Louise and her husband Robert Slover; sister-in-law Valeria and her husband L.G. Cash; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Temple, TX on May 27th at 11:00 am. Burial service at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Copperas Cove, TX on May 27th at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Temple TX or to a charity of your choice.

The Retired Former USDA Farmers Home Administration Employees sent a Sympathy Card to the Henry Head's Family, College Station, Texas, and made a Memorial Donation to Immanual Lutheran Church, West Avenue H, Temple, Texas in Memory of Henry Rayford Head on May 29, 2023. Henry R. Head passed away in late May 2023 at the age of 83.
Following is a thank you letter received from Immanual Lutheran, Temple, Texas on June 10, 2023:
"Eugene G. Pavlat, 3310 Mesquite Drive, Temple, Texas 76502,
Thank you for your donation to Immanual Lutheran Ministries in memory of Henry Head. Through your gift, God is glorified, and we are enabled to share the good news of salvation, not only with the members of Immanuel Church, but also with others who reside in the greater community of Temple.
May the Lord richly bless you as you continue to serve him.
Yours in Christ's Service, Rev. Grayson Albers Senior Pastor"


Following is a thank you letter received from Myrtle Head:
August 8, 2023
Retired USDA FmHA Employees<
Thank you for your sympathy card and for posting Herry's Obituary on the Texas FmHA Retirees Website. Also, I appreciate the contribution made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Temple. I understand it was also acknowledged by Pastor Grayson Albers.
It was a nice surprise to see Charles & Jan, Joan & Harold Kurtz and Merlene Bravenec at Herry's Service.
Thank you all so much.
Sincerely,
Myrtle & Family"


LINDA NEWHOUSE:
Linda Newhouse October 15, 1939 — February 16, 2023 Linda June Newhouse, 83, passed away on February 16, 2023 at 3:50 am in Abilene, TX.
Linda was born in Knox City, TX to Clyde and Dorcas Walker on October 15, 1939. She graduated from Weinert High School and completed two years at Abilene Christian University. There she met the love of her life Don Newhouse. The two met January 1st, 1962 engaged February 1st, and later married June 1st that same year. As they would say, it was love at first sight. They were blessed with 2 daughters, Karla and Lisa. Linda worked for Sears Methodist Retirement Center for roughly 15 years. She was very involved in the church and her community. Some of her favorite past times were shopping, playing games and puzzles, going to lunch with friends, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Everyone admired her welcoming embrace. She was known and loved by many, but those who loved her most called her Tutu.
Linda was preceded in death by her mother and father.
Linda is survived by her husband Don Newhouse; her daughter Karla Boone and husband Larry, and daughter Lisa Janssen; her grandchildren Dustin Janssen, Kelsey Ishmael and husband Ryan, Shelby Noguchi and husband Jeff, and Carson Boone and wife Addison; and her great grandchildren Sakura, Raijin, Alchemy, and Thorin Noguchi, River and Shade Ishmael, and Denver Boone.
Pallbearers will be Pat Barton, Carson Boone, Larry Boone, John Braden, Ryan Ishmael, and Jeff Noguchi.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Meals on Wheels or Timothy Hill Ranch.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.

The Retired Former USDA Farmers Home Administration Employees sent a Sympathy Card to the Linda Newhouse Family and made a Memorial Donation to the Abilene Meals on Wheels Organization in Memory of Linda Newhouse on February 23, 2023. Linda Newhouse is the wife of Don Newhouse, Retired Former USDA FmHA Employee. Linda passed away on February 16, 2023 at the age of 83.
Following is a thank you letter we received from the Linda Newhouse Family.
"Retired Former USDA FmHA Employees & Eugene G. Pavlat:
Thank you for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was deeply appreciated. My Dad wanted me to let you know how much he appreciated hearing from you and your help in spreading the word there in Temple about Mom's death. He has fond memories working at FmHA.
Thank you - Love,
Karla, Don & Lisa 5510 Peppermill Abilene, Texas"

We received the following thank you letter from Meals on Wheels, P. O. Box 903, Abilene, Texas 79604.
"Abilene Meals on Wheels gratefully acknowledges your Memorial Gift in Memory of Linda Newhouse.
Thank You,
Betty Bradley Meals on Wheels"



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TOMMY BUTLER:Tommy Butler, 79, a lifelong resident of De Leon, passed from this life Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Comanche County Medical Center. He was born July 20, 1943, in Stephenville, Texas to T.F. Butler and Maud Opal May Butler. Tommy married his loving wife of fifty-three years, Patricia Ann Spruill, December 21, 1968.
Tommy graduated from De Leon High School Class of 1961. Tommy raised and ranched cattle and farmed all his life. He loved farming peanuts, watermelon, cantaloupe, peas, guar, and rye grass. When not on a tractor farming, Tommy enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and spending time with his family and many friends. He was a devoted De Leon Bearcat football fan. They are long time members of De Leon First Baptist Church. Tommy was a loyal family man, a hard worker, and a true friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia; son, Donny Butler; and brother-in-law, Ronald Spruill. Tommy has been reunited with his parents; and parents-in-law, Herbert and Lottie Spruill.
Funeral services celebrating Tommy's life will be held Friday, October 14, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at De Leon First Baptist Church with Brother Daniel Harper and Brother Paul Winegeart officiating. Interment will follow in De Leon Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Jerry McGinnis, Bill Boswell, Mike Huddleston, Jerry Solomon, Jim Farley, and Larry Nowlin. Memorial contributions may be made to Comanche County Hospital Foundation at P.O. Box 634, Comanche, Texas 76442 or to De Leon First Baptist Church at 125 South Houston Street, De Leon, Texas 76444, in memory of Tommy.

FROM FAMILY:
"Retired Former USDA Farmers Home Administration Employees,
The family of Tommy Bulter acknowledges with grateful appreciation the kind expression of your sympathy. Thank you very much for the Memorial Gift to First Baptist Church. We really appreciate you thinking of us at this time. May God richly bless you for your kindness.
Patricia & Son Donny Bulter"
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CHARLES LYFORD BERGMANN: Charles was born to Martha Ann and John Bergmann. Diagnosed with diabetes at a time when treatment was lacking, Charles, Charlie to those who knew him,had a rough start in life. Doctors said he wouldn’t live past his early 20’s, but in true Charlie Bergmann style, his stubbornness would not let it stop him. His adolescence was spentin South Austin playing on the baseball team and teaching himself to play the accordion, an instrument inspired by his deep love for polka. In 1966 he graduated from Travis High in Austin. Heading off to college at Texas Tech was life-changing for Charlie, not only in the way it is for all young adults, but also because he found a new doctor. With this found freedom, Charlie joined the ice hockey team. When he wasn’t in class studying hoticulture, or hitting the ice, he was hitting the ski slopes in Colorado and New Mexico.
After graduating with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture, Charlie worked in the nursery industry before taking charge of the grounds at the Texas Instruments facility in Temple,TX. After establishing himself in the industry, Charlie started his own nursery and landscape business called Central Texas Horticulture Services. In the early 80’s, Charlie met Marian Warschak, and their mutual love of dancing bonded them immediately. Charlie always said he knew it was meant to be when he learned Marian could dance the polka. After marrying in 1985 Charlie and Marian spent their time on the dance floor, on the ski slopes, and traveling Europe so many times they lost count. When their son, Eric Charles Bergmann, was born in 1987 they brought him along on the adventures.
Eventually the family traded the ski slopes for the beaches of South Texas and Mexico, setting a tradition of yearly family trips that always included extended family and close friends excited to go on an adventure with Charlie and Marian. This value of keeping family close, no matter how they might disagree, became a hallmark of their family. As Charlie’s diabetes started to catch up to him, he left the horticulture business, but continued to feed his love for plants by tending a garden and selling the fruits of his labor at local farmer’s markets. Though he would eventually have both legs amputated below the knee, Charlie continued to travel up until the week before his death. Charlie wasn’t going to be done with this life without one more trip to Mexico. At the end of July he got just that. He spent a week surrounded by family, sipping on gin and tonics, and soaking up the sun poolside as the sound of the ocean sang to his ears.
On August 14th, after a week of declining health, Charlie let go of this life the way he lived it, surrounded by the sounds of the voices of his family. Charlie’s sentiment about his family was summed up in a toast on his last Christmas. Charlie said he had “the world’s greatest and best wife” and an extended family “it is a privilege to be a part of,” a family that “is still great, and is just getting greater. Charlie is survived by his wife Marian, their son Eric, his stepdaughters Jacque and Jennifer, his brother John and sister Martha, many nieces and nephews, and four grandchildren.
The funeral mass will take place at 11am on Tuesday August 23rd at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Temple, 11:00 his home parish where he valued deeply the fellowship of his men’s Bible study group that met weekly. Prior to the service visitation and the Rosary will take place at 10:00 and 10:30am respectively. A private graveside service for family will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The American Diabetes Association through their website at diabetes.org. Hewett-Arney Funeral Home of Temple is entrusted with the arrangements.
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TOM SPENCER: 72 of Vernon, Texas died on Wednesday, August 10, 2022,Vernon, TX.Services will be Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 11:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Tommy Spencer, Rev. Toby Castleberry, and Melvin Lee Clay.Tom was born Friday, September 23, 1949 in Jacksboro, Texas. He was the son of the late Thomas John Spencer, Sr. and the late Inal O’Rene Clay Spencer. He married Nancy Lewis on December 28, 1990 in Vernon, Texas. He worked for FHA Office County Supervisor for Foard, Hardeman, Baylor, Wichita and Wilbarger Counties. He retired in 1995, he was also a local pecan harvester, rancher and farmer in Jack & Foard counties. He loved going to the Sell Barn and he loved gardening. Tom was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and he enjoyed serving at the church where ever he could. Tom is survived by his wife Nancy Spencer of the home. two sons, Thomas John "Tommy" Spencer, III and wife Lana of Amarillo, TX and Robby Spencer and wife Michelle of Vernon, TX, two step-sons Gerald Frank and wife Amy of Lockett, TX., and Wendell Frank of Lockett, TX. brother, Andy Spencer and wife Evelyn of Hillsboro, TX; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents,a sister Nelda Cox.
Visitation will be Monday,August 15, 2022 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Sullivan Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to Calvary Baptist Church.
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GEORGE KRUPALA:The Retired Former USDA Farmers Home Administration Employees sent a Sympathy Card to the George E. Krupala Family and made a Memorial Donation to the Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church, Schulenburg, Texas in Memory of George E. Krupala on August 21, 2022. George Krupala, Former FmHA County Supervisor in Hamilton, Texas passed away in Hamilton, Texas on January 18, 2022, at the age of 93.
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STEVE ANDERSON:
Floydada-Steve Anderson,age 67, Floydada, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the 1st Baptist Church in Floydada with Rance Young officiating. Internment will follow at the Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada. A family visitation will be 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Moore-Rose Funeral Home of Floydada. Arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home of Floydada. Steve was born October 2, 1954, to James Louis and Ferne Stovall Anderson in Spur, Texas. Steve attended Floydada schools and proudly graduated in the FHS class of 1973. Steve always stayed close to his classmates. This class holds the record to advancing in football State playoffs making quarter final champions. He attended West Texas State University for a short period of time. He & his sons' mother were blessed with two sons; Brady was born in 1977. Todd was born in 1982. Steve’s lineman career started the opportunity to move back to Floydada and go to work atLighthouse Electric Cooperative, where he retired after making people laugh. He loved cookouts, his family and being the selector of all music played. Steve never met a stranger and was known for his questions and conversations. Steve enjoyed coaching his sons' little league teams, and working with them on their show animals. Other than his sons, the light of his life were his 5 grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Donna of the home; Son Brady and wife Donna of Ransom Canyon; son Todd and wife Ashley of Whitney; granddaughters Maci, Jaylee, Laynee, Taytum and Bryton; brother Mike and wife Barbara Anderson of Floydada; sister Nancy and husband Larry Kirk of Levelland; sister Lisa and husband Tracy Rodgers of Levelland; nieces and nephews who he truly adored; andmany cousins and friends.

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ESTHER GONZALEZ:
Esther Gonzalez, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother was born in Rotan, Texas on the 10th day of November 1948. She was one of four siblings born to Francisco (Frank) and Benigna Gonzalez. Esther passed from this life and joined the lord in the early evening hours of Friday, March 31st, 2022, surrounded by family. Tuesday, April 5, 2022 beginning at 6:00 pm Rosary to follow at 7:00 pm. Services will be Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 11:00 am, at St Josephs's Catholic Church in Rotan. Afterward, please join the family for a meal at St. Joseph's (dishes are welcome). From 1975 to 1987, Esther worked as the county office assistant for Farmers Home Administration in Fisher, Nolan, and Wise County. In 1989 she was the assigned administrator for the Farmers Program at the national office in Washington D.C. Esther received special achievement awards in 1981 and 1989 for her work. In 1990 Esther moved to Temple, TX, and continued her work with the USDA. Esther retired from the USDA after 30 years of dedication and ending title of Civil Rights Manager. Esther then moved back to Roby, TX, to devote her time to the care of her parents. Esther loved to travel whether it was a work trip, a family vacation, or a weekend trip with her family. She embraced new adventures and meeting generations her abundance of love, generous nature, and unending faith were obvious to all. She is preceded in death by her father; Francisco Gonzalez, Mother; Benigna Gonzalez, and Sister; Lousia Martinez and brother-in law, Manuel Martinez. Ester is survived by with one daughter she was blessed with, Elena and husband Sonny Jimenez: two sisters. Marcie and husband Alfred Gonzalez and Lucy and Esther was known as GG to her great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Cerna, Olivia Lopez, Triston Lopez, Clarissa Gonzalez, and Amelia Gonzalez. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”

The Retired Former USDA Farmers Home Administration Employees sent a Sympathy Card to the Esther Gonzalez Family and made a Memorial Donation to the Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Rotan Texas in Memory of Esther Gonzalez. Esther was a FmHA County, National & State Office Employee who passed away on March 31, 2022, at the age of 73.

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BILLY RAY (BILL) CHANCE:
2-12-1929 - 2-15-2022
Bill was born in Ralls, Texas on February 12, 1929, to Lewis Webster and Mattie Dera Benton Chance, the youngest of nine children. His family eventually moved to Lubbock, Texas, where he graduated from Lubbock High School in 1947. He earned his bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science from Texas Tech University. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1949-1959 and saw combat in Korea from 1950-51. Bill received numerous service medals and a Presidential Unit Citation. He was commissioned as a lieutenant in 1956. He worked for more than thirty years with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, first as a soil scientist and later as a county supervisor with the Farmer's Home Administration. He married his soul mate, Patsy Rae Key, in 1950, and they celebrated sixty-eight years of marriage together. God and family were the key themes of their lives. Their marriage was vibrant and included many trips, extensive work with churches, a Peace Corps tour in the Central African Republic at the age of sixty-one, and service as certified first responders in the mountains surrounding Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, in 2019, and a daughter, Sue Ann Gibson in 2012. Surviving are five children: Mike (Carla) Chance of Searcy, Arkansas, Jim (Mary) Chance of Flower Mound, Texas, Bob (Tricia) Chance of Bloomfield, NJ,Russell (Shellie)Gibson of Tuscola, Texas. He was the proud grandad to nineteen grandchildren and thirty-two great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00pm Thursday, February 24th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene. Funeral service will be Friday, February 25th at 11:00am at the Clyde Church of Christ with burial to follow at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to: Ghana West Africa Missions, P.O. Box 2125, Decatur, AL 35602, or In Search of the Lord's Way, P.O. Box 371, Edmond, OK 73083. Online condolences may be submitted at www.hamilfamilyfuneralhome.com. **********************
The Retired Former USDA Farmers Home Administration Employees sent a Sympathy Card to the Billy Ray Chance Family, Care of Hamil Funeral Home, - Abilene, Texas, and made a Memorial Donation to Ghana West Africa Missons, Decatur, AL. on February 28, 2022, in memory of Billy Ray Chance, Former FmHA County Supervisor, who passed away on February 15, 2022, at the age of 92. **********************


MARILYN SUE RICHER Jul 2, 1946 - Feb 4, 2022

Marilyn Rash Richer 75, of Brownwood passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Marilyn was born in Peacock, Texas on July 2, 1946 to Vernon and Irene Rash. She graduated from Aspermont High School, second highest ranking student in the 1964 graduating class. After gr aduating she worked at Aspermont School as secretary for a couple of years. She went on to work at the FHA office in Anson, Texas and after 40 years she retired. She married Ronald Richer on August 22, 1989 in Abilene, Texas. After retirement her and Ron moved to Lake Brownwood. She was an artist, piano player, and a seamstress. She loved her road trips to the casino and Buc-ees. Marilyn is survived by her sister Gay Gibson and OJ Purcell of Brownwood, TX; many nieces, nephews and their families. She loved them all. A special niece and caregiver Donna Miller and husband Mike of Zephyr, TX. "Her Grandkids" as she called them Taylor Miller, Zackery Miller and fiancé Kensli Rockafellow, and Kolby Miller all of Zephyr, TX; along with her beloved pet "Tiny". She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald Richer; parents Vernon and Irene Rash, brothers J.V. and Doyle Rash; sisters, Pat Winters and Nita Workman; sister in laws, Laverne and Hahney Rash. Upcoming Events Visitation FEB 11. 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (CT) Heartland Funeral Home 303 Early Blvd Early, TX 76802 Get Directions
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The Retired Former USDA Farmers Home Administration Employees sent a Sympathy Card to the Marilyn Sue Richer Family, Care of Heartland Funeral Home - Early, Texas, on March 2, 2022. Marilyn Sue Richer, Former USDA FmHA County Office Employee in Anson, Texas, passed on February 4, 2022, at the age of 75. A Memorial Donation to a charily in memory of Marilyn Richer was not made available by the family.
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Louis Claude Reininger, December 17, 1946 - January 20, 2022


Louis Claude Reininger was born in San Antonio, Texas on December 17, 1946, to Alton and Evelyn Reininger. Louis was the fourth generation t o proudly call their ranch in Bandera, Tx home. He always enjoyed the life of a sportsman. While still in high school he was active in 4-H and FFA and won Champion Charolais Heifer Junior Exhibitor in the 1965 Houston Livestock Show. He graduated from Bandera High School in 1965 and went on to attend Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde and then graduated with a B.S. degree in Agriculture from Southwest Texas State University in 1970.
Louis began working for the Soil Conservation Service while he was still in college and continued to do so until he began a new career with The American Sportsman’s Club where he worked for 16 years as Texas Operations Director. During these years he was able to blend his love of hunting and the great outdoors with educating others and sharing that love and wealth of knowledge with them. Louis eventually made his way back to work for USDA Rural Development and specialized in Rural Water Systems. He was the Supervisor in Groesbeck, TX where he retired after 23 years of federal service in 2008.
In 1977 Louis and his then wife Suanne had their daughter Leslie Ann Reininger. In her, he instilled his love of hunting, and they shared many great times in the deer blind. In 2009 he became a grandfather to Mackenzie…and boy did that little girl have him wrapped around her little finger!
Louis married the love of his life, Patty, on May 27, 1989. They enjoyed several years of moving through Texas, compliments of the USDA until retirement in 2008 brought them back to the Ranch that Louis loved so much.
Louis was very active in the Masonic Lodge he was Past Master at the Groesbeck Masonic Lodge #354 and an active member of the Bandera Chapter #1123. As a little boy he dreamed of cowboys and indians and hunting expeditions in faraway places and he was able to fulfill a few of those dreams when he traveled to Africa, Alaska, Canada, and South Dakota among other fantastic locations. He lived his life to the fullest and never let the little things slow him down.
Louis was taken from our midst on January 20, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son-in-law Jason Cech, stepsons Tim Gressler, Jerry Dexter, and wife Trish, granddaughter Mackenzie Cech, step-grandsons Brandon and Nathan Dexter. He was loved by many and his love for all his family and friends was deep, vast and powerful. He is irreplaceable and we will miss him forever.
The family will be receiving friends at 11:00 AM with a Funeral Service following at 12:30 PM at Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Officiating the service will be Father Frank Kurzaj. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Post, Scott Post, Chance Post, Pat Wooton, Kenneth Welch, Paul Peace, Rocky Stevens
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be sent to the Bandera County Jr. Livestock Show at PO Box 187, Bandera Texas 78003.

********************** The Retired Former USDA Farmers Home Administration Employees sent a Sympathy Card to the Louis Reininger Family and made a Memorial Donation to Bandera County Jr. L:ivestock Show Association in Memory of Louis Claude Reininger on March 3, 2022. Louis Reininger, Former USDA FmHA County Supervisor in Groesbeck, Texas, passed away on January 20, 2022, at the age of 75. The following thank you letter was received from the Bandera County Jr. Livestock Association: "Former USDA FmHA Employees: Thank you for your donation in memory of Louis Reininger to the Bandera County Jr. Livestock Association. Louis Reininger was an essential lifetime member of our association. Your contribution makes it possible for us to support the Bandera County Youth through the sponsoring of the Bandera County Jr. Livestock Show. Please keep this letter as a written proof of you donation for your tax records. Again, thank you for your donation. Sincerely, James Mangold Treasurer/Vice Chairman Bandera County Jr, Livestock Show Association"

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Obituary, Billy Bailey - July 23, 2955 - January 23, 2022

William “Billy” Henry Bailey was born on July 23, 1955, in Hugo, Oklahoma, the son of William Harvey and Elsie Marie (Foster) Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Randy Bailey and Mike Bailey.
Billy was a graduate of Grant High School, Class of 1973. He attended Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School (OSHS) in 1978 with his brother, and with those skills they were able to pay for and obtain their college educations. Billy studied at Texas A & M University in Commerce, Texas and earned his Master’s Degree. He began his career at USDA-FMHA, FSA on January 27, 1981, and worked as a Farm Loan Manager until 2002. Billy was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the American Quarter Horse Association (A.Q.H.A) and the American Palomino Horse Association (A.P.H.A.). He was of the Baptist faith and loved studying his Bible. Billy wrote beautiful poetry and was a huge supporter of the students at Jones Academy. He enjoyed watching western movies and spending time with his family and friends. Billy will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Billy is survived by his aunts, Mamina “Sam” Bailey Jackson, Louise Lakey, Lucy Bailey; cousins, Cathy Bailey Cole of Antlers , OK, Roslyn Bailey Drake of Hugo, OK, Bryan Bailey of Paris, TX, Marquita Bannister of Texas, Teresa of Texas, Gary Redding of Seagoville, TX, Phyllis Joyce of Grant, OK and Yevette Hunt of Texas; great aunt, Alma Louis Laney of Indio, CA along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.

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ANITA LUJEANE ADCOCK



Abilene - Anita LuJeane Adcock passed away on November 10, 2021.

Services will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Iowa Park, Texas, on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at

10:30 AM. Visitation will be Monday, November 15, 2021 from 5PM to 7PM at Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park, Texas.

LuJeane was born on July 23, 1930 in Hillsboro, Texas, the daughter of the late Edna and John Arnold. She retired as County Office Assistant, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farmers Home Administration, on August 1, 1990. She enjoyed helping people with paperwork, and served on many committees at her church. She was secretary/treasurer for the Naomi Sunday School Class for many years and was active at Faith Baptist Church of Iowa Park.

She married Herbert Wayne Adcock "Herb" in Hillsboro, T X, October 12, 1947. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2015 after 68 years of marriage.

Survivors include her beloved son, Timothy Arnold Adcock, who resides in Abilene, TX, brother Kenneth Lee Arnold and wife Nancy of Hillsboro, TX and many nieces and nep hews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Building Fund of Faith Baptist Church, Iowa Park, TX, or Hendrick Hospice Care of Abilene, TX.

Services will be under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home, Iowa Park, TX.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.duttonfuneralhome.com for the Adcock family.

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RETIREES' LOVED ONES LOST TO COVID-19:
Larry Jones has lost both parents.
Lance Smith has lost an uncle.
NOTE: IF YOU OR OTHERS HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE - PLEASE LET US KNOW.
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PHOTOS FROM RETIREES REUNIONS - MOST RECENT ON TOP





PHOTOS SEPT 2023 REUNION - Cotton Parch Cafe Community Room

Following are the results of the 2023 FmHA/RD/FSA held on September 23, 2023:
Attendance:
Sixteen (16) Former USDA FmHA/RD/FSA Employees & Spouses Attended the Reunion.
Three (3) Former USDA FmHA/Rd/FSA Employees & Spouses paid the Registration Fee but did not attend.
One (1) Former USDA FmHA Employee did not pay the Registration Fee but attended.

Reunion Income:

$ 108.00 Registration Fees collected.
593.57 Donations to Memorial/Flower Fund. Includes donations from employees that were not able to reunion.
33.00 Funds raised by 50/50 Drawing. All employees that won 50 % of 50/50 Drawing contributed their funds to the Memorial/Flower Fund.
3.68 Funds in the Penny Jar Guess were donated to the Memorial/Flower Fund by the winner.
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$ 738.25 Total Reunion Income.

Reunion Expenses:

$ 52.80 Postage Stamps for Reunion Notices sent to Former Employees that do not have e-mail addresses.
0.00 All other Reunion Expenses such as coping and mailing of Reunion Notices donated by Gene Pavlat.
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$ 52.80 Total Reunion Expenses.

Recap:

$ 738.25 Total Reunion Income.
52.80 Total Reunion Expenses. Reimbursement check made payable to Gene Pavlat.
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$ 685.45 Total 2023 Reunion Net Income. All Funds Deposited to FmHA Memorial/Flower Bank Account.

























RECAP & PHOTOS SEPT 2022 REUNION - OSCAR COMMUNITY STORE:


FmHA/RD/FSA September 10, 2022, Reunion Results:
Seventeen (17) Former FmHA/Rd/FSA Employees/Spouses Attended the Reunion.
$ 102.00 - Registration Fees Collected.
$ 308.00 - Donations Collected for the FmHA/RD/FSA Memorial/Flower Fund.
50/50 Drawing: Collected $ 24.00. First ticket drawn won $ 12.00. Second ticket drawn won $ 5.00. Net income for reunion expenses $ 7.00.
$ 417.00 - Total income including registration fees, donations to Memorial Fund & 50/50 Drawing net income.
$ 186.00 - Reunion expenses (Oscar Store - Room Rent $ 150.00 + $ 36.00 - Stamps for mailing of Reunion Notices). Other reunion expenses were donated.
PHOTOS ARE POSTED BELOW:



PHOTOS SEPT 2021 REUNION - OSCAR COMMUNITY STORE:

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THE DILLS AT THE GATE ENTRANCE



OLD COOK STOVE AT FRONT DOOR


REGISTRATION AND DOORPRIZE TABLE - CHARLENE PAVLAT, JOYCE NOVAK, JAN HART
NOTE: We owe these ladies an extra special "THANK YOU"!
MARC DOBBINS, MELISSA & HAROLD CARTER



JOAN KURTZ, SOX JOHNSON, MERLENE BRAVENEC


RICHARD MORRIS & BEN RUCKER



CHARLES HART, PAT SULTENFUS, SANDY & BOBBY GILES


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FROM FAR LEFT: LINDA SULTENFUSS, BEN RUCKER, PAT PAMELA LILES, DAVID & MARC DOBBINS, DEBRA SANDERSON, ANTON BRAVENEC



BEN RUCKER, RICHARD MORRIS, DONNA & DAVID DILL



BETH BATENHORST, DEBRA SANDERSON, CHARLES & JAN HART, TOM WILEY, GENE & CHARLENE PAVLAT


CHARLES HART, DEBRA SANDERSON, MARC & DAVID DOBBINS, MARY KITE, SOX JOHNSON



DAVID & DONNA DILL



MELISSA CARTER, PAT SULTENFUSS, BEN RUCKER, CLIFFORD BEESON, SHELTON RHODES, SANDY & BOBBY GILES



PAMELA LILES



MERLENE BRAVANEC, MARY KITE



SHELTON RHODES, BETH BATENHORST, DEBRA SANDERSON
JOAN KURTA, SOX JOHNSON, MARY KITE, TOM WILEY - ?


MERLENE BRAVENEC, SHELTON RHODES
BEN RUCKER, LINDA SULTENFUSS, ANTON BRAVENEC, JOAN KURTZ
CHARLIE TAYLOR, GENE PAVLAT, TOM WILEY, CHARLES HART



CHARLES HART, BEN RUCKER








BEN RUCKER, CLIFFORD BEESON, GENE PAVLAT, RICHARD MORRIS







PAT SULTENFUSS, CHARLES HART, BOB GILES







HAROLD CARTER, LA VERNE COCKE

BETH BATENHORST, DEBRA SANDERSON, CHARLIE TAYLOR

BOB GILES & THE DILLS

CHARLES HART, SANDY/BOB GILES, PAT SULTENFUSS

CLIFFORD BEESON SHELTON RHODES, BOB/SANDY GILES, THE DILLS, LA VERNE COCKE


DAVID DOBBINS

LINDA/PAT SULTENFUSS, DAVID DOBBINS, JOAN KURTZ, JAN HART, JOYCE NOVAK, MERLENE BRAVENEC

LINDA SULTENFUSS, LA VERNE COCKE

RICHARD MORRIS, BEN RUCKER

TOM WILEY, JOYCE NOVAK, MERLENE BRAVENEC


















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PHOTOS OF THE 2017 RETIREES REUNION





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PHOTOS FROM OUR SEPT 17, 2016 MINI-REUNION AT THE OSCAR STORE:




********************************************** 2015 RETIREES REUNION - THANKS TO CLIFFORD BEESON!


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2015 RETIREES REUNION - THANKS TO BOB GILES!

2015 RETIREES REUNION - THANKS TO HAROLD & MELISSA CARTER!!





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2011 RETIREES' REUNION

La Verne


Sox Johnson, Phillip Madeley, Tommy Hill, Charles McGilvray



Sox Johnson, Phillip Madeley, Shelton Rhodes, Charles McGilvray
The following were taken by Bob Hopper - thanks, Bob! If Photo 1 - Harold Carter in background, La Verne Cocke










L to R - La Verne Cocke, Don Mathis, Harold and Melissa Carter






















L to R: Charlene Pavlat (Gene's wife), Olliver Spiller, Clinton Kennedy, Tommy Hill, Beth Baxter, Clifford Beeson, Myrtle Head (tip of her head), Marc Dobbins














































Eugene (Gene) Pavlat, Tom Wiley






















Mary Graves, Linda Baxter, ? -Blue floral top, Larry Owens, Don Mathis


































Clifford Beeson

































Linda Baxter, Myrtle Head, ? man standing, Clifford Beeson, Beth - ?, Marc Dobbins
















































From Back: Jan Cook, ? Mayberry, ? and Charles McGilvray, Brenda Lasley, Bennie Davis, Bill Novak

Clinton Kennedy, Ed Manning, Clarence Jalufka






































Linda Sultenfuss, Clifford Beeson, Bob and Sandy Giles, Jan Hart, Milburn Cook














Kelly Brooks, Gary Lightsey, Mary Graves, Linda Baxter. ? - Blue floral top

































From Back L: Marc Dobbins, Jan Hart, Tom Wiley, Clifford Beeson, Neal Sox Johnson, Larry Owens, Gary Lightsey, Don Mathis