Obituaries

C.D. (Leek) Sanderson, 82, of San Saba passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008 in San Saba. C.D. (Leek) was born February 16, 1926 in San Saba, the son of William Mitchel Sanderson and Ima Gean Robbins Sanderson. Leek worked in the air conditioning repair industry and served with the U.S.

Velma Marie Ketchum, 89, of San Saba passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008 in Brownwood. Velma was born December 6, 1919 in Cherokee, Texas, the daughter of James P. Ketchum and Lillian Herring Ketchum. Velma worked as a housekeeper for the Eventide Nursing Home and attended the Parkview Baptist Church. Velma is survived by one brother: James Ketchum and his wife Jeannine of Burnet and one sister: Louise Hyman of Richland Springs and several nieces and nephews. Velma is preceded in death b

Dorothy Matlock, 82, of Stephenville passed away Friday December 19, 2008 at Stephenville Hospital in Stephenville, Texas. Dorothy was born July 6, 1926 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the daughter of Ben Griswold and Hazel Turner Griswold. On March 4, 1944 Dan Matlock and Dorothy Griswold were married in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Julian Martinez Costilla, 69, of Midland died on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, in Midland. Viewing was held on Thursday December 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Graveside services followed the viewing at 3:30 pm at Fairview Cemetery in Midland with Joseph Costilla officiating. Julian was born on May 2, 1940 in Midland, Texas to Jesus and Selestina Martinez Costilla. Pallbearers were Fideo Costilla, Randy Costilla, Joseph Costilla, Daniel Costilla, Jose

Raymond D. "Corky" Poe, 78, of San Saba passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Eventide Nursing Home in San Saba, Texas. Corky was born June 17, 1930 in Moline, Texas, the son of Elmer Hill Poe and Alice Lucy Arrowood Poe. On August 8, 1958 Corky Poe and Velma Grumbles were married in San Saba, Texas. Corky is survived by his wife Velma of San Saba; 2 daughters: Kim Wells and her husband Buster of San Saba; Kelli Hubbard and her husband Bill of Zephyr, Texas; son Mike Poe and his wife Tina o

Born September 13, 1941, Dennis Cordell Brooks of Seguin, Tx. passed away on December 5, 2008 in San Antonio, Tx. Dennis grew up in San Antonio attending Harlandale High School and was a member of Bellaire Baptist Church. He most recently resided in Seguin, Texas. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents JD and Addie Brooks.

Drew Newlin, 87, of San Saba passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at his home in San Saba. Drew was born January 14, 1921 in Hico, Texas the son of Arthur Newlin and Carrie Swails Newlin. On February 8, 1946 Thomas Andrew Newlin and Mozelle Todd were married in Hico, Texas.

Adolfo (El BeBe) Flores, 83, of San Saba, passed away Sunday December 7, 2008 in San Saba. Adolfo (El BeBe) was born February 8, 1925 in San Saba, the son of Samuel Flores and Anastacia Barboza Flores. On August 4, 1945 Adolfo (El BeBe) Flores and Teckla Ramos were married in Lubbock.

Betty Jo “Rainey” Terry, 74, of Brownwood, passed away Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Davis-Morris Funeral Chapel with Ruben Packer officiating. Interment, under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home, followed at the China Creek Cemetery in San Saba County.

Earl Wharton, 89, of San Saba, passed away Thursday December 4, 2008 in Wimberley, Texas. Earl was born March 26, 1919 in Grove, Texas, the son of Carl Wharton and Tennie Gossett Wharton. On August 14, 1944, Henry Earl Wharton and Wanda Kimble were united in marriage in Weatherford, Texas.