Obituaries

George Milton Keller joined his parents, Emeth and Susie Donop Keller and his brothers Byron, William, and James in God’s heavenly home on March 02, 2010. He was born May 1,1934, in the north bedroom of the now over 100 year old majestic family home on the "Loma Vista" ranch, 12 miles south of Mason, Texas.

Loriena Marie Tonn Anderegg, our special aunt, a most gracious and thoughtful lady, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 7, 2010. Loriena was born on February 20, 1910, to Alwina Braun Tonn and Fred S. Tonn in Weir, but grew up in Walburg, Texas. She was baptized and confirmed at St.

Lizzie Marie Henrich Priess of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on February 11, 2010 at Lea Regional Medical Center at the age of 83. She was born October 1, 1926, in Mason to Clarence and Lizzie Henrich. She grew up in Mason, Texas, graduating from High School. She married Robert Priess, Jr.

George M. Keller passed away on Tuesday, March 2, at the age of 75. He will lie in state at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday from 11 a.m. till 7 p.m. with a Vigil Service celebrating his life to be held at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7.

Sammuel A. Scantlin passed away on Wednesday, February 17, at the age of 68. Sam is survived by two childen, Sam Scantlin Jr. of Missouri and Johnny Scantlin of Houston, a brother Bennie Scantlin of Austin, four sisters Mildred Watson and husband James of Taylor, Annie Wyatt of Austin, Dorothy Matisi of Austin and Patsy Scantlin of Kerrville and a granddaughter Casara Scantlin. At his request, his remains were cremated.

Emily Ruth Martin O’Donnell passed away on February 17, 2010 at the age of 91. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Matilda Krueger Martin and Kurt Martin, and was the great-granddaughter of Mason pioneer and banker, Anna Martin. Emily grew up in Mason, Texas, graduating from school there, and then going on to attend Texas Tech University.

Floyd E. "Ed" Ritter, 77, a long time resident of Odessa passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at his residence. He was born November 20, 1932, in Mason, TX. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1951. He was an U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He married Bobby A.

Sammuel A. Scantlin passed away on Wednesday, February 17, at the age of 68. Sam is survived by two childen; Sam Scantlin Jr. and Johnny Scantlin; a brother Bennie Scantlin of Austin; four sisters, Mildred Watson and husband James of Taylor, Annie Wyatt of Austin, Dorothy Matisi of Austin and Patsy Scantlin of Kerrville; and a granddaughter Casara Scantlin. At his request, his remains were cremated.

Stephen died in Junction, TX, on February 7th . He was 42 years old. Graveside services for Stephen were held at the Gooch Cemetery on Saturday, February 13, at 2:00 p.m. Stephen Danford was born in Borger, TX, on January 21, 1968, and he came to Junction two years ago. Surviving are his two sons Nicholas of Orange City, Iowa, and Tyler of San Angelo, his parents Kenneth and Carolyn Danford of Mason, and older brother Ken Danford and wife Lindy of Bryan, and a sister Shawna Howard an ...

Wanda was born in Mason on June 13, 1938, to Manuel Franklin Beam and Alma Meredith Beam. She attended school in Mason. She married Charles Edward White and he preceded her in death in 1979. For the last eight years Wanda lived in Troy, Texas. She liked to garden and loved to grow roses.