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The Gatesville Messenger, Saturday, November 3, 2001, Page 9 Relan Mazell Manos Relan Mazell Manos of Fort Worth died Oct. 24, in a Fort Worth hospital. She was 82. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 26, at the Evant Funeral Home Chapel with Rick Grimm and Alvin Doggett officiating.

Interment was in Pearl Cemetery. Survivors include four children, Ray Manos of Fort Worth, Rudy Manos of Gilmer, Reba Dunman of Yule, and Rick Manos of Fort Worth; and one sister, Willene Boyd of Irving. Oman Martin Oman K. Martin died Oct. 28 in Waco at the age of 73.

Funeral services were held Thursday at Tyler Memorial Park Mausoleum with the Rev. James Wheat officiating. Entombment was in the Tyler Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mr. Martin was born Aug.

4, 1928, in Slater to the late Zenos Ethan and Addie Viola Martin. He was a retired U.S. Marine Corps gunnery sergeant in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a resident of both Texas and California. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Martin; and a sister, Berdel Jones.

Survivors include his wife, Grace Gallagher of Temple; sons, Mark Ferreres of Tucson, and Patrick Gallagher of Wichita, daughters, Arlene McCurry of Richmond, Betty Wallace of Gatesville, Kim-berly Cozort of Bryan, Cheryl Sours of Lampasas, Sarah Gilbreath of Mineola and Sheila Weakley of Golden; a sister, Mozelle Myers of Lampasas; 18 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Randy Ann Warren Randy Ann Warren of Lubbock died Oct. 28 at the age of 54. Graveside services were held Tuesday in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery with the Rev. Glenn Schock officiating.

She was born Jan. 2, 1947, in Seymour. She graduated from Seymour High School in 1964 and from Texas Technological University in 1968. She graduated from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1996. She was a social Worker and a registered nurse.

Survivors include a daughter, Robyn Warren of Gatesville; her father, L.D. "Jack" Jones Jr. of Wichita Falls; a sister, Robbie Berendt of Canmore, Alberta, Canada; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be given to a favorite charity. Mr.

J.T. Davidson Mr. J.T. Davidson, age 93 of the Pecan W.E "Bill" Bond W.E. "Bill" Bond, age 69, of Gatesville, died Monday, Oct.

29, in a Waco hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Scott's Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Southwell officiating. Burial was in the Gatesville City Cemetery.

Bill was born Dec. 11, 1931, in the Whitehall community to the late Guy and Ruby (Benner) Bond. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Bill was a member of Westview Baptist Church.

He married Billie Jean Massingill on April 27, 1951. Bill began his 27-year tenure with the Texas Youth Commission as a houseparent at the Gatesville State School for Boys, which is no longer in operation. At its closing, he was transferred to "the Statewide Reception Center where he held several supervisory positions. His leadership and dedication twice earned him the honor of "Employee of the Year" at the reception center. He was chosen the Outstanding Child Care Worker in 1988.

He attended Central Texas College in Killeen, Sam Houston State University and Tarleton State University. He was a member and past worshipful master of the Gatesville Masonic Lodge 197. Bill is survived by his sons, W.E. "Bill" Bond Jr. and his wife Belinda of Arlington, and Guy Ira Bond and wife Melissa of Gatesville; and four grandchildren, Zack, Joshua, Donovan and LaLania.

Pallbearers were Milford Massey, Jim Burleson, Jason McDonald, Dwayne Bates, Robert Guthrie and Scott Johnson. Melvin James Clark Melvin James Clark of Borger died Oct. 29 at the age of 59. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church Chapel in Borger with the Rev.

Terry Corbett and the Rev. Leonard Forsythe officiating. Burial was in Highland Park Cemetery. Mr. Clark was born in Hobart, and had been a resident of Borger since 1947.

He was a mechanic for Agrium. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Clark in 1974; his mother, Edna Clark in 1980; his brother. Raymond Clark in 1987; and two sisters, Opal Potter in 1991 and Mary Turner in 1995. Survivors include his wife, Verna Beth Clark of Borger; a son, Justin Clark of Borger; a daughter, Kim Wilkinson of Borger; a brother, Sammy Joe Clark of Gatesville; a sister, Nellie Potter of Grand Prairie; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

Casketbearers were Gumaro Carmona, Derrick Argo, Johnny Sursa, Bobby Williams, David Parker and Jimmy Brown. Honorary casketbearers were employees of Agrium. Jean demons Jean Clemons of Odessa died Oct. 18 at an Odessa hospital. She was 69.

Funeral services were held Oct. 22 at Fairview Methodist Church in Beaver County, Okla. Burial was in Madison Cemetery. She was born Dec. 30, 193 1 at Madison in Beaver Countyt to the late Vera and Jack Armstrong.

On June 6, 1953, she married Dan Clemons of Gatesville. They resided in Monahans for many years before moving to Odessa in 1974. Survivors include her husband, Dan Clemons of Odessa; daughter, Regina Barnes of Denton; son, Glen Clemons of Seminole; sister, Marjorie Bradley of Odessa; and three grandchildren. Grove community, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001, in Gatesville.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Gatesville Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Milton Cunningham, the Rev. Miller Robinson and the Rev.

Sammy Carr officiating. Burial was in Davidson Cemetery. Mr. Davidson was born on August 17, 1908, in Gatesville. He was the son of the late Alec and Charlotte White Davidson.

He resided his entire life on the same place in the Pecan Grove community. He married Alyne Davis on April 30, 1926, at the White Mound Baptist Church in Mound. She preceded him in death on October 28, 1995. He was a farmer and rancher. He Obituary Information Information on obituaries are published free of charge in The Gatesville Messenger.

All obituaries follow a standard form and any request by family members for deviation from this form will require payment for the obituary. The Messenger does not list survivors beyond the immediate family-spouse, children, parents, brothers and sisters. Inclusion of any other survivors will require payment for the obituary. Photos carry a $5 reproduction charge. 1 1 served on the school board for the Gatesville Independent School District for 20 years.

He was a member of the Pecan Grove Baptist Church and was a deacon in the church for 54 years. J.T. was truly an outdoorsman; he enjoyed fishing and hunting and was recognized at the age of 89 for deer hunting for 74 consecutive years. Survivors include sons, Hy Davidson and wife Harriet of Gatesville and Cotton Davidson and wife Carolyn of Gatesville; daughters, Anita Carr and husband Jack of San Antonio and Sandra Robinson and husband Miller of Snyder; sister, Inez Martin of Gatesville; 12 grandchildren, Dr. Tommy Davidson, Kelly Wood, Tracy Sage, Dr.

Tyree Davidson, Hal Davidson, Hian Davidson, Holly Jones, Lynn Fuller, Lauren Boling, Rev. Sammy Carr, John Robinson and Kinney Robinson; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were his six grandsons and honorary pallbearers were Joe Hanna, Doug Smith, K.D. Carpenter, Jim Welch, Clyde Gimp and deacons of Pecan Grove Baptist Church. Memorials may be given to the Davidson Cemetery, co the National Bank of Gatesville, P.O.

Box 779, Gatesville, TX 76528. First Church of Nazarene schedules revival services Revival services are scheduled Sunday through Wednesday at the First Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Arlie Kyzer of Denison as the evangelist. Services are scheduled for 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Rev. Kyzer has pastored churches for 35 years in Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. Pastor Harold G.

Carlisle and the congregation of the church invite everyone to attend. Wesley an Circle hears program on urban culture The Wesleyan Circle of the First United Methodist Church of Gatesville recently held a meeting in the church banquet room. Maxine Clements of Oglesby presented the program on "God's People in an Urban Culture." A total of 28 people attended, including 25 members. REV. ARLIE KYZER On November 6, vote "NO" for the so-called "unit" system.

Supporters contend this system would improve roads and save taxpayer dollars in the long run. As opponents of this system, we strongly disagree. Currently, four county commissioners are responsible for road maintenance over four precincts. A good commissioner will ensure good roads. If he doesn't, maybe he shouldn't be a commissioner.

Under the "unit" system, one person would be responsible for all road crews. This would be a logistic impossibility for one person to successfully maintain almost 700 miles of road. This does not sound like a desirable system, rather, it sounds like a bureaucracy. Supporters ask for a "more efficient and economical way to run the road department." We believe that is' the job of a commissioner, to maintain roads in an efficient and economical way. If that is not something that can be done successfully, then maybe the wrong person is in the position.

Proponents claim there will be savings under a unit system. Supporters say savings will be the result of cutting back on equipment and employees. Let's look at the number of some counties who have a unit system. Bell County 920 miles Brazos County 463 miles 50 employees Bee County 444 miles 22 employees 53 pieces of equipment 185 pieces of equipment Coryell County currently maintains 675 miles of road with 19 employees and 65 pieces of equipment. Basically, we are able to accomplish more with less employees and equipment than counties under a unit system.

Bottom line it will cost more tax dollars to operate under a unit system. Also, out of 254 counties in Texas, only 52 use a unit system 40 of those through election, 12 through appointment. If it's a beneficial system, why aren't more counties using it? Supporters of the plan state that through the unit system, commissioners would have more time to "conduct county business." We would like to remind you that road maintenance 75 county business. County commissioners are elected by the taxpayers and held accountable for road maintenance, or of course, the lack thereof. If you are not satisfied in the way in which your roads are maintained, then reflect that disapproval in the voting booth when you vote for your commissioner.

That is the way to best maintain roads in Coryell County not through the unit system. Vote NO, on November 6th! Political advertisement paid for by Concerned Citizens of Coryell County, Doug Young, Treasurer, 2520 CR 299, Gatesville, Texas 76528.