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Obituaries 6B Longview News-Journal, Friday, September 19, 2014 dance organizations in East Texas. They were round dance instructors for many years and organized the Circle Rounders Club. The square and round dance community is very close and Mrs. Neely considered it her extended family. Mrs.

Neely was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Mildred Thrasher; sisters, Bill Alford and Tody Foley; and brother, Jack Thrasher, all of Henderson. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Leland Neely of Longview; daughter, Lo-retta Brelsford and husband, Gary, of Katy; son, Dennis "Nick" Neely of Gladewater; grandchildren, Lindsey Brelsford of Katy and Christopher Brelsford of College Station; and brother, Jimmy Thrasher of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The family wishes to thank the staff at Fountainview Estates Assisted Living and Beacon Hospice for the outstanding care she received. Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice, 5016 Gilmer Road, Longview, TX 75604 or the charity of your choice. A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com FUNERAL HOME Family Owned and Operated 1617 Judson Rd.

Longview www.raderfh.com 903.753.3373 numerous to list, but not forgotten. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sons' mother, Cheryl Peterson Axtell; and son, Spencer Thomas Axtell. Tom will be best remembered for his love of family, zest for life and generous encouragement of all who knew him. He was a lover of all games and a master storyteller. His diverse life experience included everything from adventurous travels to creating a pay phone business and remodeling houses.

He was perhaps best known for genetically selecting and breeding champion pigs and developing and selling his own feed formula after being inspired by his son Matt's interest in 4-H in the '80s. He then used that knowledge to develop young FFA students to become champions themselves. A celebration of Tom's life will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Rader Funeral Home in Longview, Texas, who will also be managing cremation arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com FUNERAL HOME Family Owned and Operated 1617 Judson Rd. Longview www.raderfh.com 903.753.3373 Thomas 'Tom' Spencer Axtell LONGVIEW On September 17, 2014, Tom passed away in Gladewater, Texas, comforted by his wife at their lovely lakeside home. Tom was 67 when he lost his seven-year battle with cancer. Tom was born November 28, 1946, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was the third child of Gordon and Mabel Axtell.

He is survived by his adoring and cherished wife, Suzanne; son, Matthew and wife, Angie; Suzanne's children and their spouses, Shannon and Art Karl and Leo and Charito Bounds; brother, Keith and wife, Denise; brother, Kent and wife, Jan; sister, Phyllis Swanson and husband, Ernie; and five grandchildren, Alyssa, Dylan, Macie, Spencer and Hayden, who were blessed to have been part of his life. He also leaves behind many in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and family too Funerals Sandra Kay Matthews LONGVIEW Services for Sandra Kay Matthews, 71, of Longview, Texas, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater, Texas, with Pastor David Farmer officiating. Sandra passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014, in Longview, after showing unimaginable strength and courage in the face of a physical illness. Sandra was born November 16, 1942, in Longview, to William and Bessie Matthews.

She graduated from Longview High School in 1961. Sandra had a love for tennis, reading and trains. She worked for a time as an employee of Union Pacific Railroad. Her joy was found in her children whom she loved unreservedly. She also shared a special friendship with Beverly Neville who often joined with her in prayer for those she loved.

Beverly was her prayer angel in many ways, and her friendship was cherished. Sandra is survived by her sons, William L. LaFerney and wife, Sara and Stacy C. LaFerney; daughters, Kelly L. Cole and husband, Benny and Tracy K.

Myers and husband, Patrick; sisters, Sue Davis and Lynda Mathews; and grandsons, Garrett, Hayden, Dalton, Chris, Ashton and Lincoln. Sandra Kay Matthews will always be remembered for her compassion and empathy as well as a feisty resolve to face life and challenges head on. A special "thank you" to those at Beacon Hospice for the care they gave during this difficult time. Please leave online condolences at www.croleyfh.net William Jack Vines LONGVIEW Ser- vices for William Jack Vines, 75, of Longview, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Welch Funeral Home Chapel, 4619 Judson Road, with the Rev.

John Whitehurst officiating. Burial will be in Rosewood Park Cemetery. Mr. Vines passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at a local medical center. A resident of Longview since 2000, Mr.

Vines was born March 20, 1939, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Willie L. Vines and Lettie Marie Kirk-land. He was owner of a vending business. Mr. Vines was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

He was retired from the United States Navy. Mr. Vines was preceded in death by his first wife, Yaeko Vines. Mr. Vines is survived by his wife, Colleen Vines of Longview; two daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Craig Skidmore of Mount Vernon and Leslie and Carl Newman of Longview; one son, Gerald Jossy of Wichita, Kansas; one brother, Edward "Ed" Vines of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Betty Gail Eagerton and Vicki Al-thaus, both of San Antonio; grandchildren, Heather, Allen, Kelly, Tyler and Blake; and two great-grandchildren, Malakai and Tucker.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today, September 19, 2014, at Welch Funeral Home. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.welchfuneral.com FUNERAL HOME "Family Owned and Opei 4619 Judson Rd. ivww.w elchfnneral.com led Since I') 14" Wade Hagen CARTHAGE Services for Wade Hagen, 30, of Carthage, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Carthage. Mr. Hagen was born April 16, 1984, in Pasadena, and died September 16, 2014, in Carthage. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today, September 19, 2014, at the funeral home.

Aguestbook may be signed online at Addie Houston Miller GLADEWATER Services for Addie Houston Miller, 74, of Mineola, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at St. Paul Baptist Church in Mineola. Burial will follow in City Cemetery in Mineola. Arrangements are by Dearion Davis Funeral Parlor.

Ms. Miller was born January 28, 1940, in Gladewater, and died September 16, 2014, in Tyler. Viewing will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Kj If? Helen Thrasher Neely LONGVIEW With her family at her side, Helen Thrasher Neely passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014, in Longview, Texas. Funeral services for Mrs.

Neely will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Rader Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Shelley Krai officiating. Born December 27, 1932, in Henderson, Texas, Mrs. Neely spent all her life in East Texas and was a longtime resident of Lake Cherokee.

For the majority of her professional career, Mrs. Neely worked as bookkeeper and office manager for Key Production Company in Longview. Through this association, she made many good friends in the oil and gas industry. Mrs. Neely and her husband, Leland, were members of several square and round Wayne James GILMER Funer- al services for Wayne James, 78, of Big Sandy, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Croley Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will be in Little Mound Cemetery in Upshur County. Arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mr. James passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014, at a Tyler hospital. Mr.

James was born March 11, 1936, in Gilmer, to Ralph and Ena Davis James. He was a lifetime resident of Upshur County, a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Little Mound Baptist Church. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Renae James of Rhones-boro and Jason and Shalon James of Latch; stepson and wife, Tracy and Ann Briggs of Longview; sister and brother-in-law, Linda Sue and Tom Spinks of Irving; grandchildren and spouses, Ashley and Luke Baker, Kody and Jes-sika Keith, Adam and Amber James, Connor Teel, Garret Briggs and Alexandra Montgomery; and great-grandchildren, Easton and Logan Baker, Kenlee and Paisley Keith and Bentlee James. Mr. James was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Glenda Ivy; and granddaughter, Megan James.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today, September 19, 2014, at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Please leave online condolences at www.croleyfh.net XZS 903-B43-Z555 305 W. HARBISON GILMER Rebecca 'Becky' Andreottola LONGVIEW Services for Rebecca "Becky" Andreottola, 60, of Hallsville, will be noon today, September 19, 2014, at Welch Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Memory Park Cemetery.

Ms. Andreottola was born July 23, 1954, in Jo-plin, and died September 16, 2014, in Longview. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. today, September 19, 2014, at the funeral home. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.welchfuneral.com FUNERAL HOME "Family Owned and Operated Since 194" 4619 Judson Rd.

Lonfj iew, Tx www.wclchfuneral.com 903.663.3737 firolev FUN'KRAL HOMK 903-845-2155 401 CENTER GLADEWATER Thelma Marston LONGVIEW Thelma Marston died September 17, 2014. She was 95 years old. After her retirement, she moved to Longview to be closer to relatives. She will be buried in Nebraska, where her mother, aunt, uncle and grandmother are. A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com FUNERAL HOME Family Owned and Operated 1 61 7 Judson Rd- Longview www raderfh.com 903 753.3373 Terry G.

Campbell MARSHALL Graveside services for Terry G. Campbell, 62, 11 a.m. today, September 19, Harris Chapel Cemetery, Beckville. Arrangements, Sullivan Funeral Home. Keith Dewayne Dean CARTHAGE Graveside services for Keith Dewayne Dean, 18, of Carthage, 2 p.m.

Sunday, September 21, Holly Grove Cemetery, Mount Enterprise. Arrangements, Cain Funeral Home. Jeannie Rozell Garcia PITTSBURG Graveside services for Jeannie Rozell Garcia, 66, of Pittsburg, 11 a.m. today, September 19, Bethel Cemetery, Franklin County. Arrangements, Erman Smith Funeral Home.

Staff Sgt. Sederick Syntell Hill LONGVIEW Services for Staff Sgt. Sederick Syntell Hill, 34, of Longview, 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, St. Paul Baptist Church, Longview.

Arrangements, Craig Funeral Home. Visitation, 6-7 p.m. today, September 19, Willie Mae Craig Chapel, funeral home. Barbara Radford Hooker JEFFERSON Services for Barbara Radford Hooker, 80, of Jefferson, formerly of Houston, 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, Christ Episcopal Church, Jefferson.

Arrangements, Haggard Funeral Home. Marilyn Meservey Loaring-Clark LONGVIEW Memorial services and celebration of life for Marilyn Meservey Loaring-Clark, 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church, Dallas. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, later date.

Antonio Dewayne Silas Moore MARSHALL Services for Antonio Dewayne Silas Moore, 22, of Houston, 1 p.m. Saturday, September 20, Lewis Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, Sipp Cemetery, Karnack. Visitation, 6-7 p.m. today, September 19, funeral home.

Shelba Jean Morman MARSHALL Visitation for Shelba Jean Morman, 76, of Texarkana, 6-8 p.m. today, September, Pharr Funeral Home, Prescott, Ark. Local arrangements, Meadowbrook Funeral Home. Leoma Darlene Parsons NEW LONDON Memorial services for Leoma Darlene Parsons, 88, of New London, 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, First United Methodist Church.

Arrangements, Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home. Visitation, p.m. Saturday, September 20, church. Ruth Rauch LONGVIEW Memorial services for Ruth Rauch, 79, of Gladewater, 10 a.m. Saturday, September 20, Clarksville City Baptist Church.

Arrangements, East Texas Funeral Home. David K. Rusch LONGVIEW Celebration of life services for David K. Rusch of Longview, 4 p.m. Monday, September 29, Grace Creek Church.

Arrangements, Rader Funeral Home, Longview. Emily W. Springer WACO Memorial services for Emily W. Springer, 9 a.m. Saturday, September 20, Pantheon Mausoleum Chapel, Llano Cemetery, Amarillo.

Charlie Martin 'Chuck' Stanley Jr. LONGVIEW Graveside services for Charlie Martin "Chuck" Stanley 86, of the Stewart community, 3 p.m. today, September 19, Danville Cemetery. Arrangements, Welch Funeral Home. Marilyn Stegall MARSHALL Graveside services for Marilyn Stegall, 60, of Marshall, 10 a.m.

today, September 19, Grange Hall Cemetery. Arrangements, Downs Funeral Home. Zandra Demetria Williams GLADEWATER Services for Zandra Demetria Williams, 24, of Longview, 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, Rising Star C0GIC Church, Gladewater. Burial, Webb-Pinkston Cemetery, Gladewater.

Arrangements, Dearion Davis Funeral Parlor. Viewing, 1-7 p.m. today, September 19, All Faith Chapel. Roy Wilson CARTHAGE Services for Roy Wilson, 54, of Henderson, 1 p.m. Saturday, September 20, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Carthage.

Interment, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wood Post Office community. Arrangements, Black's Carthage Funeral Home. Viewing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, September 19, funeral home. Visitation, 6-8 p.m.

Myrtle William 'Jack' Wright GILMER Services for Myrtle William "Jack" Wright, 83, of Gilmer, 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, Valley View Baptist Church. Burial, Valley View Cemetery. Arrangements, Turner Bros. Mortuary.

Visitation, 3-7 p.m. today, September, mortuary. Karen Joy Nelson LONGVIEW Memorial services for Karen Joy Nelson, 69, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Fellowship Bible Church in Longview. Arrangements are by Welch Funeral Home.

Ms. Nelson was born August 18, 1945, in Burbank, and died September 12, 2014, in Longview. Viewing will be 5-7 p.m. today, September 19, 2014, at the funeral home. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.welchfuneral.com FUNERAL HOME "Family Owned and Opei 4619 Judson Rd.

www.vtclchfuneral.com ted Since 1914" William Murl Birmingham CARTHAGE Ser- 'm. vices for William Murl Birmingham, 75, of Timpson, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, with military honors, will be in Centennial Cemetery in Panola County. Mr.

Birmingham was born July 18, 1939, in Timpson, and died September 17, 2014, in Shreveport, La. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today, September 19, 2014, at the funeral home. An online guestbook may be signed at wwHihawthomfuneralhome.com Alvin 'Buddy' Johnson DAINGERFIELD Services for Alvin "Buddy" Johnson, 71, of Daingerfield, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Wallick Chapel Christian Church.

Burial will be in Reynolds Cemetery. Arrangements are by J.H. Anderson Harmon Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson was born March 20, 1943, in Omaha, and died September 15, 2014, in Dainger field.

Visitation will be noon-8 p.m. today, September 19, 2014, at the funeral home. Jo Florence Hines Booth JEFFERSON Services for Jo Florence Hines Booth, 67, of Beaumont, formerly of Jefferson, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Ebene-zer CME Church in Lodi. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery in Lodi.

Arrangements are by Lewis Walker Funeral Home. Ms. Booth was born December 19, 1946, in Cass County, and died September 15, 2014, in Beaumont. Visitation will be noon-5 p.m. today, September 19, 2014, at the funeral home.

Patricia Beatrice Richter MARSHALL Private memorial services for Patricia Beatrice Richter 72, will be Saturday, September 20, 2014. Arrangements are by Meadowbrook Funeral Home. Ms. Richter was born December 21, 1941, in Gainesville, and died September 16, 2014, in Marshall. Online condolences may be made at www.meadowbrookfh.com Jomckhow a mjjjihhy.

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