Latest update: Friday, September 21, 2012
The following Friends of Atoka Cemetery passed on in recent
years.
If you have additional information about the following people, please let
2012
Burials
Rex Lee CATE
Atoka Cemetery Database: Webpage for Rex Lee CATE, father of
Mr. Rex L. Cate 88 years old of Novice passed away on Tuesday,
September 18, 2012 surrounded by his family at home. Rex was born
November 12, 1923 in Coleman County to William Columbus Cate &
Mary Elizabeth “Bessie” Jayroe. After high school, Rex joined the U. S.
Navy and served during WWII. He received his Teaching Degree in
San Angelo, and was a Carpenter of great acclaim. He married Leoda
Mae Bullard in Coleman on December 30, 1945, they have shared 66
years of marriage. Survivors include: his loving wife; Leoda Cate of
Novice, 1 daughter; Cynthia Cate of Hamilton, 2 sons and daughters in
law; Rodney & Charlene Cate of Wichita Falls, and Charles & Isabelle
Cate of Leander, 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, several
nieces, nephews, and many friends. Burial will be Thursday,
September 20, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. With Chaplain King of Solaris
Hospice officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Walker
Funeral Home.
2011
Burials
Euelena Faye SHIELDS HOLLAND
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Euelena Faye Holland
1/12/2011
Euelena Faye Holland, 65, of Cisco [Eastland Co, TEXAS], died
January 11, 2011 in Amarillo [Potter Co, TEXAS]. Funeral services will
be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2011 at Stevens Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will follow in the Atoka Cemetery, under the direction of
Stevens Funeral Home.
She was born June 1, 1945, in Brownwood [Brown Co, TEXAS], the
daughter of Dolph C. and Callie Anderson Shields. She collected tea
cups and enjoyed sewing.
Survivors include one daughter, Michelle and husband Keith McNutt of
Borger; one son, Shawn Eric and wife, Tara Holland, of Chandler,
Arizona; one brother, Doug Sullivan Shields of Odessa and five
grandchildren.
Atoka Cemetery Friends (buried elsewhere)
Frank ARMOUR, died 5 Apr 2011
2010
Burials
Dawl Julian Rackley
Atoka Cemetery Database: Webpage for Dawl Julian Rackley
7/26/2010
Mr. Dawl Julian Rackley, 83 years old passed away on July 23, 2010 at
his residence in Novice, [Coleman Co] Texas. Mr. Rackley was born
April 12, 1927 in Benoit, [Runnels Co] Texas to Eddie Lawrence
Rackley & Gracie Leotis Johnson Rackley. Dawl married Dorothy
Smith-Clevenger in Lovington, [Lea Co] New Mexico on November 29,
1954, and he was proud to have celebrated 55 years with her.
Dawl was a World War II Veteran and Lease Operator Pumper until he
retired. He and Dorothy moved to Coleman County on June 29, 1996
and made their home in Novice, where they were known for the Great
Pyrenees that greeted everyone as they drove past the house with a
turn around show.
Survivors include: Loving wife Dorothy, 1 son; Randal Wayne
Clevenger, 3 sisters and brother in law; Ila Faye Brendsel of Buena
Park, [Orange Co] California, Betty Rodriguez of Aurora, [Arapahoe,
Adams, and Douglas Cos] Colorado, and Peggy M. & Jim Rob
McKenzie of Raymore, [Cass Co] Missouri, 2 brothers and sister in
law; Horace Rackley of Portales, [Roosevelt Co] New Mexico, Sonny
Ray & Jane Rackley of Brownfield, [Terry Co] Texas, 8 grandchildren,
11 great grandchildren, 3 great- great grandchildren, many nieces,
nephews and friends. Dawl was preceded in death by his parents;
Eddie & Gracie, 1 sister Mary Lee Clevenger-Washington.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 27, 2010 from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. at
Walker Funeral Home 401 Commercial Ave. Service will be
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Atoka Cemetery in
Novice, Texas, with Rev. Patrick Bennett officiating. Interment will
follow under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.
Kelly McConnell PARKER
Atoka Cemetery Database: Webpage for Kelly McConnell PARKER
Kelly Parker, age 46
6/20/2010
Kelly Parker, age 46, died Friday, June 18th, 2010 in Coleman County
[TEXAS]. Kelly was born November 2, 1963 in Coleman, Texas to Ray
and Carol Larkin Parker. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from
Coleman High School. He was an electrician and was employed by
Rayco Well Service. Kelly was a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Coleman.
He is survived by his parents, Ray and Carol Parker of Abilene, [Taylor
Co] Texas; one brother Michael Parker and his wife Ana of Los
Angeles, [Los Angeles Co] California; one sister Lisa Burduroglu and
husband Selim of Dallas, [Dallas Co] Texas; three nieces Niko and Zoe
Parker of Los Angeles, California and Leyla Burduroglu of Dallas,
Texas.
Memorial services will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., June 22, 2010, at
Stevens Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Rev Mike Kerzee, pastor of
First United Methodist Church of Coleman, will officiate. Services are
under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home of Coleman.
The family suggests memorials to Rescue the Animals: 5933 South 1st
Street, Abilene, Texas 79605-1229.
Please sign his on-line guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com
Atoka Cemetery Friends (buried elsewhere)
Pearl SARTOR BOOTH MOATES, died 17 November 2010
Cecil Earl RAY, died 26 August 2010
2009
No burials
Atoka Cemetery Friends (buried elsewhere)
Erin Hazel DePRANG BARMORE, died 21 April 2009
David Earl DAVIS, died 04 February 2009, ReporterNews.com
2008
No burials
Atoka Cemetery Friends (buried elsewhere)
Margaret Sartor SAINT, died 15 July 2008
2007
Burials
MCCAIN Juanita Velma, died 23 June 2007
GARY Billy Jack, died 31 March 2007
Atoka Cemetery Friends (buried elsewhere)
James Hayes DePRANG, died 17 September 2007
Doris Zana DePRANG GARVIN, died 31 July 2007
Lora Lee POWELL DePRANG, died 2 March 2007
2006
Burials
L. B. SHIFFLET
Timothy Ray KINCAID
Billy Jack GARY
Atoka Cemetery Friends (buried elsewhere)
Jeanie RICHESON ADKINS
Monterey ANDERSON GRIMES
2005
Atoka Cemetery Friends (buried elsewhere)
Gene Sprinkles, died 17 March 2005, Coleman Chronicle and
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