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4-A THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 6 1991 Obituaries Francisco Diaz Jr. Francisco E. "Pape" Diaz 48, died Tuesday, Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral 1 Home in Galveston. Angel ir.e Wooidridge SANTA FE Angeline (Sharp) Wooldridge, 75, of Saata Fe died Sunday at Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City.

Services are 11 a.m. today at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, the Rev. B.T. Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock.

Visitation was 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hayes Funeral Home. Bom Feb. 1, 1916, in Ottumwa, Iowa, Mrs. Wooldridge was a retired executive secretary.

She was employed with Texas City Refining Co. for 25 years, a resident of Santa Fe for 43 years, and a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Santa Fe. Survivors include her sons, Paul Wooldridge of Birmingham, and Thomas W. Wooldridge of Huntsville; daughter, Pamela J. Goodheart of Algoa; brothers, Allen Sharp and John Sharp of Ot- tuniwa, Iowa; sisters, Margaret Brehm of Paulsbo, Helen Loman of Canon City, and Elizabeth Schlorff of Houston; and three grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Charles Benson, Andre LaDeau, Michael Schlorff, Richard Schlorff, Bill Carpenter and Mack Ivy. Memorials may be sent to H.I.S. Ministries, P.O. Box 1492, Santa Fe, Texas 77510 or the American Cancer Society. Arnold R.

Anderson FORT WORTH Arnold Raymond Anderson, 74, of Fort Worth died Sunday at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth. Services are 11 a.m. today at Meadow Brook United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Anderson of Fort Worth; sons, Robert Anderson of Dallas and Arnold Anderson of Virginia; brother, Lawrence Anderson of Galveston; and four grandchildren.

Mary B. Stafford DICKINSON Mary Bell Paige Stafford of Dickinson died Tuesday at Seabreeze Nursing Home in Texas City. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mainland Funeral Home hi La Marque. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock.

Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A wake will be held 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Born Sept.

1,1925, hi Coushatta, Ms. Stafford was a homemaker. She was a member of Mount Cartnel Baptist Church of Dickinson. Survivors include her children, Carolyn Jean Stafford of Texas City, and Patricia Ann Pharms, Willie Louis Stafford and Larry Lynn Stafford of Dickinson; mother, Elva Beavers of Coushatta, sisters, Gertrude Babers of Coushatta and Bettye Buford of Denver; 17 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be friends of the family.

Memorials may be sent to Mainland Funeral Home, 2711 Texas La Marque, Texas 77568. Flora Makf WEBSTER Flora Maki, 76, of Friendswood died Monday at Humana Hospital-Clear Lake in Webster. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Jack Rowe Funeral Home. The Rev.

Ralph Hobratschk will officiate. Visitation is after noon Thursday at Jack Rowe Funeral Home. Born Nov. 22, 1914, in Ishpeming, Mrs. Maki was a housewife.

She attended Hope Lutheran Church and was a member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post No. 6378 in Dickinson. She was a member of the AARP and a resident of Friendswoou for nine years. Survivors include her husband, Edward E. Maki of Friendswood; sons, Melvin Maki of Waukegan, and Edward Lee Maki of Seabrook; brother, Roy Torma of Ishpeming, sisters, Tymi Johnson and Negaunee, and Helen Kivela of Marquette, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Shirley Rose Sr. WEBSTER Mr. Shirley Rose Sr. of Dickinson died Tuesday at Humana Hospital-Clear in Webster. Services are 11 a.m.

Saturday at Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. Jerome Morris will officiate. Burial follows at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Mainland Chapel.

Born April 10,1922, in Jefferson, Mr. Rose was a retired employee of McRee Ford of Dickinson and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae Dorsey Rose of Dickinson; children, Shirley Rose Howard Sharp and Willie James Sharp Sr. of Dickinson, and Gloria Faye Mickens of Hitchcock; sister, Mae Willis Davis of Longview; brother, Willis Rose Jr. of Longview; 23.

grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. World report Gorbachev nullifies Lithuanian balloting Associated Press MOSCOW Mikhail Gorbachev stepped up his war of words with Lithuanian leaders on Tuesday by rejecting their independence poll set for Saturday and ordering instead a Kremlin-controlied referendum. Lithuanian President Vytautas Landsbergis insisted the nonbinding ballot would be held as planned. "Lithuania is in observance of law and views the president's decree as impermissible political interference in the matters of the sovereign Lithuanian state," he said in a statement read by spokeswoman Rita Dapkus. The decree was sure to increase tension in the republic in the days leading up to the vote, which is to occur four weeks after Soviet troops stormed several buildings in a crackdown that left 14 people dead.

The decree followed Gorba- chev's order for new talks with the Baltics and seemed a clear attempt to force Lithuanians to seek independence only on the Kremlin's terms. The decree, however, The Gaiveston Daily News U.S.P.S. Founded in 1842 Texas' Oldest Newspaper Dedicated to the growth and progress of Galveston and all of Galves- fon County. Published every morning by Galveston Newspapers 8522 Telchman Road. Box 628, Galveston, Texas 77553.

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The poll "cannot be seen as anything other than an attempt to block the holding of a national referendum on the question of preserving the Soviet Union," said Gorbachev, who has called for all 15 republics to vote March 17 on whether to preserve the union. He ordered national authorities and Soviet-controlled officials in Lithuania to "ensure strict implementation" of the national referendum. At least five republics Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Georgia and Armenia have refused to hold referendums under Soviet law. Before you make any funeral arrangements consider the advantages of THE MISSION PLAN funeral plan ALL PRE-NEEDS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL! YOU DESERVE TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. FOR DETAILS CONTACT: FRED J.

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Salter Sr. GALVESTON Ernest Slater Salter Sr. of Galveston died Friday at John Sealy Hospital. Services are a.m. Friday in the chapel of Fields Funeral Home.

The Rev. L. Stinson Sr. will officiate. Burial follows at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston.

Visitation is after 4 p.m. Thursday at Fields Funeral Home. A wake is set for 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Born June 12, 1915, in Lake Charles, Mr.

Salter was retired. He was a maintenance man with the City of Galveston Housing Authority for 16 years. Mr. Salter was a veteran of World War II and a Galveston resident for over 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Velma Salter of Galvestbrf; daugnte'r, Patricia Smith of Galveston; stepdaughter, Betty Williams "of Galveston; sons, Randolph Salter, Ernest Salter Lonnie Salter and Charlie Salter, all of Galveston; stepson, Edward Lee Williams of Galveston; six grandchildren; sisters, Elnora Brown and Elvira Mitchell of Lake Charles, and numerous nieces, nephesvs other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Randolph Salter, Eugene McCallister, Lonnie Salter, Charlie Salter, Wayne Williams and Reginald Jones. Memorials may be sent to Fields Funeral Home, 2702 Avenue Galveston, Texas 77550. Funerals TODAY Tommy Bear, 29, of Santa Fe died Sunday; services 10 a.m. today at James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson; burial follows at Dickinson Cemetery. Emily Stafford D'Ambrosio of Hitchcock died Sunday; services 10 a.m.

today at James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque; burial follows at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Mary Louise Napoli Blagrave, 52, of Baytown died Sunday; services 3 p.m. today at James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque; burial follows at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Clara M. Zumwalt, 85, of Cleburne died Sunday; services 10 a.m.

today at Martin Funeral Home in Cleburne; burial will low at Evergreen Cemetery in La Pan. Bobby Robinson, 41, of Texas City died Saturday; services 2 p.m. today at Funeral Home in La Marque; burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. THURSDAY Willie Georgina Harwood, 84, of Santa Fe died Monday; services 10 a.m. Thursday at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales; burial will follow at Gonzales Memorial Park Cemetery in Gonzales.

SATURDAY Florence M. Lynch, 94, of Webster died Sunday; services Saturday at River View Cemetery in Wilmington, Del. OBITUARY RULES As a community service, The Galveston Daily News publishes regular obituaries for county residents at no charge. Free obituaries are edited to conform with News- Associated Press style. If additional information is requested, such as survivors outside the immediate family or honorary pallbearers, or if the obituary includes a photo, the entire obituary is charged at our regular classified ad rate.

The final amount of charge for an obituary can be determined the day after publication through The News business office. Families and funeral homes are urged to make sure information supplied to The News is checked carefully for accuracy and correct spelling. The News assumes no responsibility Lorelle J. Webb PALMETTO, Fla. Lorelle Joiner Webb, 70, of Godfrey, died Monday at her residence in Palmetto, Fla.

Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. The Rev. James R. Maples will officiate.

Burial follows at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Emken-Linton Chapel. Born Oct. 5, 1920, in Eclectic, Mrs.

Webb was a homemaker. She was a former resident of Texas City and a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Texas City. Survivors include her husband, Frank K. Webb of Godfrey, sisters, Iris Parker of Baltimore, and Jessie Bell Downes of Dadeville, brother, Sidney Joiner of Savannah, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dixie Walker Scott Walker, Griff Temple, Jack Webb, Gene Spencer and Clay Webb.

Honorary pallbearers will be Preston T. Temple and S.H. "Sam" McDermott. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church in Texas City or the charity of your choice. for incorrect information submitted to us.

An obituary submitted to The News from a private party must include at least one verifiable source, either a funeral home, hospital, or clergyman, with a phone number included, and must be submitted in writing. Terri L. Praesei CONROE Terri Lynn Wilkinson Praesel, 30, of Conroe, Texas, died Monday at Hermann Hospital in Houston. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Heights Baptist Church in Texas City, the Rev.

Mark Redd officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Visitation-is after 5 p.m. today at Emken-Linton Chapel. Born May 22, 1960, in Texas City, Mrs.

Praesel was a clerk. Survivors include her husband, Stan Praesel of Conroe; parents, Louise and Jules "Frenchy" Herbert of Texas City; father, Jimmy Wilkinson Sr. of Jacksonville, Texas; brothers, Mark Wilkinson of League City, Jimmy Wilkinson Jr. of Santa Fe, Nub Herbert of Texas City, and Rodney Herbert of New Orleans, sisters, Cindy Bahr of La Marque, Nancy Klapp and Cathy Claunch, both of Texas City, and Kay Ann Falguist of Kenner, mother- and father-in-law, Bobbie and Larry Praesel of Hitchcock; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

H.O. Minter of Jacksonville, Texas, Josephine Herbert of New Orleans, and Dee and Bill Norman of Colorado Springs, brothers- in-law and sisters-in-law; aunts and uncles; arid 12 nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mark Wilkinson, Nub Herbert, Rob Claunch, Randy Klapp, Jimmy Wilkinson Rodney Herbert and Steve Bahr. Patricia A. Williams HOUSTON Paticia Ann Brown Williams, 44, of Houston died Saturday at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston.

Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Baptist Church in Houston. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. A wake will be held 8-10 p.m.

Friday at St. Paul's Baptist Church. Born July 15,1946, in Galveston, Ms. Williams was director of Respiratory Therapy at Del Oro Medical Center. She attended public in Galveston and graduated from Central High School in 1964.

She attended Galveston College and graduated in 1966 as a nurse's aide. Patricia later obtained a degree in respiratory therapy and moved to Houston, where she became director of respiratory therapy at the Del Oro Medical Center. Survivors include her son, (Bubba) Williams two daughters, Kim Yvette Tinsley and Lauren Lynell Williams; three grandchildren, Rynesha L. Williams, Alexandra N. Booker and Taberah L.

Williams; three sisters, Maudie Dawson of Las Vegas, Gtoria Wilson of El Paso, Texas and Marilyn Burns of Los Angeles, brother, Isadore Swanson of Los Angeles; two aunts, Vera Asberry of Hitchcock and Alma Mims of Los Angeles; two uncles, Willie Gardner and A.J. Redmond both of Los a host of nieces, nephews; relatives arid friends. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of the church. Memorials may be sent to Fields Funeral Home, 2702 Avenue Galveston, Texas 77550.

NOTICE TO ALL VETERANS Who Have Honorably Served Their Country In Time Of War Or Peace Ail qualified veterans will receive one free burial space. Your only cost is $45.00 which is the perpetual care amount. This is a one time charge. Grace Memorial Park wishes to thank the hundreds of veterans and their families who are participating in our Veterans Field of Honor section. This is the third and final stage of this program.

Additional adjoining spaces are available for your family. Because of the lack of burial space and distance to a National Cemetery, we, at Grace Memorial Park, have opened a Field of Honor, As an Honorably Discharged Veteran you qualify for this space. However, you must register for this space and show proof of Honorable Discharge. Certificates for these spaces will be issued on a first come, first served basis. Limit of one per family, before need only.

To assure a reservation for you and your family, mail the coupon below to: Grace Memorial Park P.O. Box 689 Hitchcock, TX 77563 This program is not financed or connected in any manner wiih any governmental agency or veteran's organization, thus fedei-al benefits due you as VETERANS are in no way affected. Located Between Hitchcock-Santa Fe, Hwy. 6 GRACE MEMORIAL PARK 409-925-2535 I'm interested in taking advantage of this opportunity. P.O.

Box 689 Hitchcock, TX 77563 NAME. ADDRESS. STATE. BRANCH OF SERVICE. SERVICE SERIAL 'IN FAMILY.

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