Sister Edna Ruth Horn-Hodge Sister Vera Fowler Brother Fain Beeman Sister Dora Lee Coffey Sister Meda Smith Brother David Newton Adair
EDNA RUTH HORN-HODGE
On August 25th, 2002, Sister Edna Ruth Horn-Hodge went to be with the Lord. Sister Edna Ruth has been a faithful member of Spring Grove [Texas] Primitive Baptist Church since 1997. For the last few years she has been sick with cancer. She had so much faith and determination. Even when the doctors told her she had two months to live, she would not give in to this terrible disease. She was a very strong lady with a positive attitude and she never gave up.
She told us she asked God to give her a little bit more time with her family and to let her live just a little bit longer. God is so good. He answered all of our prayers and we were blessed to have over two more years with her. Her doctors were amazed. They did not understand, but she did. She always gave God the praise for letting her have that extra time. She attended church every Sunday as long as she was physically able. She loved to go to church and always had a smile on her face.
She is survived by her husband, Ray, their daughter, Sharon; her two grandchildren, Tamara and Lonnie and their families. All the members of Spring Grove Primitive Baptist Church loved her very much and we all miss her a lot. However, we realize that our loss is her gain. We are so thankful that she isn't sick anymore, and that she is now at peace and resting at the feet of Jesus. It is our prayer that God will give her family and loved ones the comfort and strength they need to get through this difficult time.
This Resolution of Respect was submitted to Spring Grove Primitive Baptist church and entered in to the church records, while seated in conference on 10/10/2002. Copies will be m ailed to the family and the church paper - The Banner of Love.
Sister Norma Reed, Church Clerk
The Lubbock, Texas Primitive Baptist Church bows in submission to God at the passing of Vera Fowler into Eternal bliss on August 11, 2002.
Lela Vera Fowler was born March 31, 1919 in Eldorado, Oklahoma. She attended school in Eldorado. She married Jewell E. Fowler on November 23, 1935 in Mountain View, OK. He died December 19, 1976. They moved to Lubbock in 1953, She worked as cashier in the Student Union at Texas Tech, retiring in 1978.
She was a member of the Lubbock Primitive Baptist church. She faithfully attended church while she was physically able to.
She is survived by two sons, LaWayne and Bill, both of Lubbock; two sisters, Ruby Hollis and Jo Fowler of Ft. Worth; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were held at Resthaven's Funeral chapel officiated by Elder George Johnson. Burial followed in Resthaven Memorial Park, where Sister Vera was buried beside her husband, Jewell.
Elder George Johnson, Pastor
BROTHER FAIN BEEMAN
On March 29, 2002, Brownwood, Texas Primitive Baptist Church marked the passing of our dear bother and deacon, Fain Beeman. From a spiritual standpoint it was indeed a Good Friday, for this dear brother is enjoying peace with his eternal Savior.
Brother Fain was born in rural Brown County, TX to Ray V. and Gertrude Wagner Beeman, on January 9, 1914, making his journey on this earth 88 years, two months and 20 days. He had been in ill health for sometime, but more gravely in recent months. He passed away at a Midland hospital. He was laid to rest in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, with his wife of 55 years, where they will await the resurrection.
Brother Fain joined the Brownwood Primitive Baptist Church in October 1950 and was baptized by Elder Jasper Chambers. In August of the following year he was ordained to the office of deacon by the Brownwood Church. He came to Brownwood to church when he could, where he enjoyed the preaching and singing songs of Zion. He often said he couldn't carry a tune in a bag, but I feel like he is singing in perfect harmony now with the saints and sweet Jesus in heaven and immortal glory.
He married Mabel Harris on February 1, 1937 in Brown County. She preceded him in death in 1992. She bore him four daughters; Patsy, Peggy, Sherry and Sandra. People used to tease daddy about living in a house with five women. After mother passed away, he would tell people that he used to boss four, but now he is bossed by four. He never lost his sense of humor, even when he was so sick he would still tease and joke with his nurses. He always had a smile, joke or story of some kind for everyone.
He was an active member of the Midland Senior Center where he had numerous good friends,where he played pool, cards, and dominoes as long as he could see. He will be truly missed there. Daddy enjoyed life, enjoyed going to hockey, basketball games and going out to eat.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-laws; Patsy and Gerald Johnson of Brownwood, Peggy and Lester Anderson of Midland, Sherry and Bob Shelton of Arlington, Sandra and Robert Walker of Midland; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
We will miss his presence here, but his pain is over and he is resting in sweet peace awaiting the resurrection when we will be rejoined forever.
Written with love and respect by his daughter, Patsy Johnson.
Elder Vance Rodgers, Pastor
Sister Patsy Johnson, Clerk
SISTER DORA LEE COFEY
Whereas, it hath pleased our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom and power on August 10, 2002 to call Sister Dora Lee Coffey home to His eternal presence, let us bow in His Holy Will.
Sister Dora, affectionately known by most as Aunt Dora, was a faithful member of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church of Oklahoma City, being baptized in February of 1977 by Elder Carl Lewis. We thank God for the privilege of knowing and sharing the life of this dear Sister. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. However, we submit that our loss is her gain, since she is now free from her health problems and in the presence of her Lord. We extend our sincere sympathy to her loving family. Born to Burtis Acell Deen and Ada Burrow Brummett near Port, OK, April 26, 1909, Sister Dora lived most of her youth in Oklahoma. She and her family then moved to California where she met and married Noah E. Coffey on July 21, 1949, moving back to Oklahoma after retirement.
Sister Dora was preceded in death by her loving husband, Noah in 1988. She is survived by nephews: Joe and wife, Loretta, Don and wife Kay Deen of CA., Wendell and wife, Sue Deen of Georgetown, TX, Kenneth and wife, Joanna Deen of Oklahoma City, OK, Don and wife Sue Deen of Wylie, TX, Clifford Deen of San Diego, CA, Earl Morris of Ninnekah, OK;
Nieces: Jonnell and husband Mike Chase of Sacramento, CA, Jennifer Deen of Georgia, Annette Rattleman of LaMirada, CA, Ferne Wheeles of Kansas City, KS, Ruth White of Carriere, MS, Juanita and Charles Kama of Franklin, NC, Fern McCorkle of MIdwest City, OK; and a host of other loving friends and relatives.
Graveside services were held August 14, 2002 at Bethany Cemetery, Bethany, OK. with Elder Bill McCarthy and Elder Glenn Rooker officiating. Singing was led by Elder Randy McCarthy.
Therefore, be it resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be placed on our church records, a copy sent to the family, and a copy sent to the Banner of Love for publication.
Written by order of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church of Oklahoma City while in conference September 1, 2002.
SISTER MEDA SMITH
Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church of Hubbard, Texas bows in humble submission as the Lord has called home our beloved Sister Meda Smith. She was born January 2, 1906 and passed away, October 16, 2002.
This was a time Sister Meda looked forward to. She often expressed, how good the Lord had been to her. She loved to sing and in later years when her eyesight failed, she would call for songs she loved at church. She and her husband, Elder Doyle Smith, lived in Lubbock for 35 years and served a church there. Upon returning to Hubbard she placed her letter with Ebenezer Church on October 23, 1988, after her husband passed away in 1987.
Sister Meda attended church as long as her health permitted. She is greatly missed by all, but we know she is now basking in the presence of the Lord.
Elder Harold Horn, Rev. Monte Lay, Rev. Shannon Atkins and Elder Daryl Inman officiated at the funeral services. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, Hubbard, Texas.
Survivors include daughters, Doylene Roberts and Joyce Vinson of Hillsboro, TX;; Sisters, Bonnie Hagle, Jessie Mae Taylor, and Bessie Jones of Hubbard, TX; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A copy of this resolution sent to the Banner of Love for publication, a copy to the family, and a copy recorded in the church minutes.
Maxine McClain, Church Clerk
DAVID NEWTON ADAIR
Funeral services for David Newton Adair were held on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at the Ertel Memorial Chapel in Cortez, Colorado. Elder Cleveland Bass of the Cortez Primitive Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Cortez cemetery beside his wife, Ocie.
David was born in War, West Virginia on March 7, 1917, to Noah and Mary Adair. He passed away in Grand Junction, Colorado on May 25, 2002 at the age of 85.
David served his country during World War II in the United States Air Force. After his discharge from the military, David wed Ocie Lena Webb on Sept. 4, 1948 in Bradshaw, West Virginia. He worked as a foreman for a coal mine. David and Ocie moved to Grand Junction in 1980, where Ocie passed away in 1993. Together the couple shared 46 years of marriage.
Surviving David are his children; Randy Adair of Erie, CO., Linda Lucero of Grand Junction, CO, Irene Hughes, of Marvel, CO, Mary Doris of Baltimore, MD, Sylvia of Virginia, Charlotte of West VA, and Everett of CA. Also surviving are his two sisters, Mindy of Farmington, NM, and Ester of Yukon, W. VA.
David was an ordained Elder in the Primitive Baptist Church, and while residing in the Cortez area, was the pastor of the Cortez Primitive Baptist Church on South Oak Street. We all miss him, but we know he is now at rest in the home prepared for him above.
Submitted by,
Elder Cleveland Bass, Pastor
Ruby Jean Barber, Church Clerk