Sister Jewel Cathey Sister Leo Koelder Deacon Lee Roy Moore and Sister Mattie Frances Moore Sister Ruth Crain Sister Delisa Nevaquaya Brother Bob Weitner Sister Veoma Deloach Sister Dixie Stripland
SISTER JEWELL ADA CATHEY
The Brownwood Primitive Baptist Church of Brownwood, Texas has lost another beloved and faithful member, with the passing of Sister Jewel Ada Cathey.
Sister Cathey passed away on June 17, 2002, making her stay here 99 years, 5 months, and 16 days. She was laid to rest in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Caradan Mills Co., Texas alongside her husband, with Elder Vance Rodgers of the Brownwood Church officiating.
She was born January 11,1903 in Moulton, Texas and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for 59 years, joining with the Mt. Olive Church in 1933, later moving her membership to
Brownwood in 1965.
Sister Cathey was a kind, gracious, and soft spoken lady. She always welcomed visiting brothers and sisters in her home, if they needed a place to sleep. Elder Rodgers has said many times, that when he came here as a young minister, he and his family spent many enjoyable weekends at her home, and that she was very encouraging to him as a young minister.
To me, she was like a rock, something that is always there, and when it is not there it is truly missed. Her shining white hair and smiling face and eyes will always be missed from her regular pew, which no one else sat in even if she wasn't there.
She was steadfast as a rock in her belief and was faithful to attend services always, if her health permitted. The last several months though, she didn't get to attend many times. She truly will be missed by the church, family and friends.
She is survived by three daughters; Geneva Alice Seago, Nettie Mae Hodges and husband, Allen of Brownwood and Ewvonne Strawn and husband, Merle of Moses Lake, Washington; one son, George Myles Cathey and wife, Violet of Brownwood; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; 24 great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Marion Byler and wife, Jo of Dublin and numerous nieces and nephews.
Written with love and respect of the Brownwood Primitive Baptist Church.
Elder Vance Rodgers, Pastor
Patsy Johnson, Church Clerk
SISTER LEO KOELDER
The Lubbock Primitive Baptist Church was deeply saddened by the recent loss of Sister Leo Koelder on Saturday, May 25, 2002. Sister Leo was a dear sister in Christ and a faithful member of the Lubbock Church for many years. Services for Sister Leo, 96 of Hale Center were held at the Lubbock Primitive Baptist Church on May 28th. Elder George Johnson officiated. Burial was at the Crosbyton Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton.
Sister Leo was born July 13, 1905 in Haskell County, Texas. She moved to Crosby County from Haskell as a child. She married Herman Koelder in 1950 in Hale county. He passed from this life in 1985. She was a homemaker and a member of the church in Lubbock. Survivors include two sisters; Viola Marley of Crosbyton and Elvie Mackey of Lamesa; and nieces and nephews. May God lighten the loss of such a dear member and sister for this family.
Grace and Peace,
Lubbock Primitive Baptist Church
Elder George Johnson, Pastor
Dan Gowens, Clerk
LEE ROY AND MATTIE FRANCES MOORE
The members of Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church of Amarillo, Texas are saddened by the death of two of our oldest, but most capable members. An early morning fire, October 8, 2002 in the home of Deacon Lee Roy Moore and Sister Mattie Frances [Luttrell] Moore resulted in their death by smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Deacon Roy would have been ninety-one years on November 11, 2002. Sister Moore survived for about a week on a life support system in Albuquerque, but never gained consciousness. Brother Moore was born November 11, 1911 in Board Camp, Polk County, Ark., near Mena. He joined Shiloh by experience and baptism, August 15, 1943 and was ordained Deacon on Nov. 7, 1948. He served as our treasurer most of those years.
Sister Mattie Frances Moore joined Shiloh by experience and baptism on August 17, 1947. She has served as our clerk for about the last 22 years. Her birthdate was July 31, 1919 in Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas. They were married November 11, 1939. They were blessed with five children: Velma Louise, Lee Roy, Jr., William [Billy], Harold, and Betty. Billy and Louise preceded them in death. They are survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom they dearly loved and were easily persuaded to relate the virtues
of love and obvious pride. Indeed the walls of their home was lined with pictures of the children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted October 14, 2002 in Amarillo Memorial Park, by their pastor, Elder Beale Denton, and grandson-in-law, Kevin.
Shiloh Church mourns their death and sorely miss their presence in the service of God. Their personalities and influence remain with us and we are grateful for their lives.
Elder Beale Denton
It is with saddened hearts that the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church of Tecumseh, OK records the passing of our dear Sister Ruth Crain.
Sister Ruth was a faithful church member for many years and was a good example to the younger members. She attended services many times while her body was suffering much pain. We will miss her sweet smile from our gatherings.
Sister Ruth was born to Ether and Nora Ray Fry on Sept. 4, 1912 in Kansas and passed away August 30, 2002 in Shawnee, OK., making her stay on this earth 89 years, 11 months and 26 days.
She was married August 16, 1930 to E. U. Crain in Kim, CO. They were blessed to have 72 years together.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two grandsons, Jeral Dean Crain and Russell Wayne Crain; two sisters, Mary Sutton and Mabel Johnson and one brother, Ralph Fry.
She is survived by her husband, Uriah of the home, son, Jerry Crain and wife, Mary of Maud, OK; one granddaughter, Cathy Crain Tiger and husband, Ollie of Maud, OK, two great-granddaughters, Dallas Shaylin and Caitlyn Alesia Tiger of Maud, OK; two brothers, Billy Fry of Trinidad, CO, and George Fry of Cortez, CO, three sisters; Pearl Rose of Hastings, NE, Alethe Jones of Elk City, OK and Mildred Judd, Pueblo, CO.
Services were conducted by Elder Glenn Rooker and Elder Hylton Crain on Sept. 3, 2002 at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church and she was taken to Cummings Cemetery in Maud, OK. After comments by Elder Mike Hughes, her body was laid to rest to await the coming of her Lord.
We believe she is now resting in God's sweet presence and we would pray that He will comfort her family in a way that we mortals cannot do.
Written by Sister Oneta Doubleday, by request of the church and approved in conference on Oct. 20, 2002. Resolved that a copy be placed on our church records, one given to the family and one sent to our church papers for publication.
Elder Glenn Rooker, Moderator
Sister Milded York, C. C.
SISTER DELISA [ANDERSON] NEVAQUAYA
Sister Delisa [Anderson] Nevaquaya was called home to be with her Lord. She passed away in an Oklahoma City hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born December 13, 1955 in Altus, OK to Billy Ray and Shirley Anderson. Grandparents, Elder Floyd and Sister Opal Griffin, all of Snyder, OK
She graduated from Snyder High School in 1974. She later graduated from Western Okla. State College in Altus, OK, Cameron University in Lawton and studied abroad at Oxford, England.
She married Ralph Nevaquaya on Dec. 3, 1996. She moved to Lawton, OK in 1998 and had been employed with City of Lawton, OK as a prosecutor.
She was a member of the Snyder, OK Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph of the home, her parents of Snyder, Ok., one daughter, Desiree Stephens of Lawton, OK; two sons, and daughters-in-law, Quinton and Rachel Smith, Snyder, OK; Scott and Alicia Smith; a sister, Tania Anderson; three grandchildren; Trenton Stephens, Callie Smith and Rylea Smith; several nieces and nephews.
We will miss our precious sister and we extend our prayers and love to her family.
Submitted by order of Snyder Primitive Baptist Church.
Elder Norman Jones, Moderator-Pastor
Ona Walker, church clerk
BROTHER V. R. [BOB] WEITNER
It is with sadness in our hearts that we write this obituary of our dear Brother in Christ. He was called to be with our Heavenly Father, at his home in Burnet, Texas on June 22, 2002.
May we bow in humble submission to our Heavenly Father's Will and rejoice that Brother Bob Weitner, now at rest from his earthly pain and cares, and has joined that heavenly band.
He was born December 29, 1913 in Mountain Park, OK. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday June 15, 2002 at the Primitive Baptist Church at Burnet, Texas. Officiating were: Elder Hugh Montgomery and Elder Don Washek. Congregational singing was led by Elder Washek, leading three of Brother Bob's favorite songs.
Interment was at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park at Burnet County, Texas. After a short service there by Elder Hugh Montgomery, Brother C.B. [Spike] Childers, U.S. Navy [Ret.] gave a short speech and presented the American flag to his son, Bobby Weitner, in honor of the time he served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Elder Mark Richards dismissed in prayer.
Pallbearers were: Spike Childers, Clyde Faught, Jose Ortiz, Walter Holloman, Martin Davis. amd Howard Owens. All arrangements were under the direction of Edgar Funeral Home, Burnet, Texas.
Brother Bob was part of every backbone of our church, although, I never heard him offer a public prayer, I believe he was a praying man, and although I never heard him lead a song, illness robbed him of his breath, and he loved the singing. He had a favorite song he often requested, "Count Your Blessings" I truly believe Brother Bob did count his blessings.
A quiet, humble and gentle man, who loved his family and the church, as well as his brothers and sister in the church. He was strong in the spirit and he gave God all the praise for the faith he exercised. Brother Bob was ordained a Deacon on Sept. 28, 1991 at the Burnet Church. He accepted his duties as a deacon seriously and was willing to do anything he could to help, even long after he really was not able to do it. We will miss his helping hand here at the Church. He was usually the first one to be here on a Sunday morning to open the church building and get things ready, always sitting at the far end of the first table in the kitchen, ready to greet you with a warm smile, a firm handshake and usually a big hug.
Brother Bob was an electrician by trade, and if you look about the church building, you will see many signs of his handiwork.
Vernie Robert [Bob] Weitner was born dec. 19, 1913 at Mountain Park, OK, died June 12, 2002, making his stay here on earth, 88 years and six months.
He was married to Gracie Leona Morgan, Nov. 2, 1936 in Altus, OK, making their union together almost 66 years. To this marriage they had two sons; Charles Wayne and Bobby Neal Weitner. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Wayne Weitner in 1997.
Brother Bob joined the Church and was baptized in 1974 by Elder Marvin Smith at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK. He later moved his church letter to
Gulf Coast P.B. Church, and after that he and Sister Gracie moved their letters to Burnet P. B. Church.
Brother Bob is survived by his precious wife, Sister Gracie Weitner of Burnet, Texas and one son, Bobby Neal Weitner of Burnet, TX; five granddaughters and husbands, Gina Dulcamara of Lake Jackson, TX; Julie Martinko of Havertown, PA; Jill Stewart of Lake Jackson, TX; Laurie Turner of Reston, VA; and Cristie Dorman of Huntsville, TX, as well as seven great-grandchildren.
The Bible tells us in John 3:16, [For God so loved the world, He gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life] We believe that Brother Bob's spirit now lives on in heavens pure world. He now looks upon the very face of the eternal God, awaiting the resurrection morning when death is swallowed up in Victory and his sleeping body will be raised up a spiritual body to ever be with the Lord in heaven.
We will never see Brother Bob again at this Church, but we will see him again in Heaven. This letter written at the request of the Burnet Church, while in conference on July 28, 2002. We ask that a copy be sent to the Banner of Love for publication, one copy each to his wife, Sister Gracie, and one to his son, Bobby, and a copy kept in the church office for records.
Elder Billy Moseley, Pastor
Sister Jewell Faught, C. C.
Sister Veoma Deloach of the Mesa Primitive Baptist, Phoenix, Arizona died June 5, 2002. We lost a very dear sister of the Church. Having known Brother and Sister De Loach for many years things come to mind at the loss of someone so dear to the church, and to all of us. She was filled with a quit goodness for everyone and for a deep love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Because of the way Sister DeLoach conducted herself, she surely was loved by everyone she came in contact with.
Goodness, humbleness, kindness, are just a few words that could be used to describe this dear saint of the Lord. Although, she is gone, and it grieves all who knew her, we know she is in a better place with her dear Savior.
She was born in Robert Lee, Texas and a devoted member of Mesa and Bethel Primitive Baptist Church. Her services were held at Chapel of the Chimes in Glendale, AZ with her family and friends around her to say goodbye. We will all miss this warm sister in Christ. Grace be with you.
Brother Brett Simino, Clerk
Vernon McWhirter, Clerk
The oldest member in the Paris, TX Church, Dixie [Grandmammy] Stripland, 95 years old, died August 13, 2002. In her last days here, her constant prayer was to be released from this life. She was born Nov. 5, 1906 in Blossom, TX to Riley and Frances Jordan. She married Robert Belton Stripland on Nov. 6, 1902. He died in 1963. To this union was born five children; one son, Elder Harley Stripland, Paris, TX, and three daughters; Doris Brockway, Paris, TX, Irene Griffith, [deceased] and Ovella Copeland, [deceased].
Other survivors include a host of grandchildren great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
At her request, her grandsons, Elder Jimmie Stripland and Elder Jesse Stripland, conducted a graveside service where her natural family, her church family, and many friends gathered in loving respect and thanksgiving. Also, at her request, those who gathered there sang her favorite hymn, "Amazing Grace."
When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun;
We've no less days to sing God's praise, Than when we first begun.
Submitted by
Mt. Paran Primitive Baptist Church
Paris, Texas