McMillan, Truman Ross

May 15, 1929 – June 4, 2018

Mr. Truman Ross McMillan, 89, passed away Monday, June 04, 2018 in Marlin, Texas. Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at First Baptist Church in Marlin with Reverend Charlie Cruz, Reverend David Harlow, and Reverend Michael Estep officiating. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Adams Funeral Home.

Mr. McMillan was born May 15, 1929 to George and Lou (Ellison) McMillan in Kirk, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Marlin, Texas. Truman married the love of his life, Joyce Read on April 7, 1953 in Mart, Texas. They celebrated 65 years of marriage together. Truman owned and operated McMillan Meat Market for 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, and also served as a deacon. Mr. McMillan was greatly involved in the community of Marlin, Texas. He served as President of the Lion’s Club 1966-1967, Marlin City Councilman 1968-1982, and served as President of the Chamber of Commerce 1985-1986.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eugene McMillan, Grady McMillan, Buddy McMillan, Tommy McMillan, Bobby McMillan; Sister, Emmett Schlemmer.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce McMillan of Marlin, Texas; Donnie McMillan of Vancouver, Washington; daughter, Peggy Craft and husband, Brent of Texarkana, Texas.

In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Marlin and American Heart Association.

Nutt, D. J.

August 26, 1980 – May 16, 2018

DJ Nutt, 37, of Marlin, passed away in Chilton, TX. on Wednesday May 16, 2018. Funeral services wil be 4:00 p.m. Sunday May 20, 2018 at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend Brad Leamon officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday May 19, 2018 at the funeral home.

D.J. was born on August 26, 1980 in Rosebud, TX to David and Susie (Rochell) Nutt. He loved doing leather work, riding horses, playing softball, darts, and pool, but his true love was his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ottie (Mutt) and Rosie Rochell, and Billy Jay Nutt, and aunts, Sherrie Rochell Krumnow and Peggy Nutt Nehring. Survivors include his parents, David and Susie Nutt, and sister and brother in law Sherrie and Jimmy Body and their children Tyler and Kenzie Body, and his beloved children Kaylin Nutt, Karsyn Nutt, Kynnedi Nutt, and Korbyn Nutt, and grandsons Aesyn Keener and Axtyn Nutt and countless other family and friends.

Miers, Sue (Gunn)

January 9, 1925 – May 13, 2018

Carolyn Sue Gunn Miers, 93, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Brodie Ranch Nursing Facility in Austin, Texas, where she had been a resident since January, 2016. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10am on June 9, 2018 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, 129 Coleman, Marlin, Texas.

Sue Miers was born January 9, 1925 in Temple, Texas and lived with her family in Troy, Texas until she graduated from Troy High School. She attended college after high school, at her parents’ insistence, at North Texas State University in Denton, Texas and majored in music for one year. At the end of her freshman term, she decided to take the path she really loved, being a hairdresser, and moved back home. In order to put herself through cosmetology school, and by then WW2 had broken out, she worked painting ammunition boxes alongside other women helping to support the war and fund her plans to attend cosmetology school. When the war ended, she moved to Austin, Texas and enrolled in cosmetology school and earned her beauty license. Sue returned to Troy to live and work as a hairdresser in several salons, including the salon at the Veteran’s Hospital in Temple, where she built her reputation working with the wives of military officers.

In the early 1950’s, Sue lived in Temple and it was here that she met her future husband, L. E. (Eddie) Miers. Her father, Ollie C. Gunn, WW1 veteran was receiving treatment at the VA Hospital and was sharing a hospital room with Eddie who was recovering from physical complications received while serving in the South Pacific during WW II. Her father introduced them and they fell in love. Eddie loved the oil business and took a job working alongside his brother in North Dakota in 1951. He asked Sue to be his bride and she joined him there, where they were married on February 28, 1952 in Tioga, North Dakota. In 1954, they moved back to Temple, Texas because Sue was pregnant and having complications with her pregnancy due to diabetes and the extreme cold. In July, 1954, she gave birth to their only child, Helen Kay. Nine months later, they moved to Marlin, Texas when Eddie took the position of Canteen Officer at the Marlin VA Hospital. They lived in Marlin until 1999.

Sue was known well in Marlin for her Sue Miers Beauty Shop which she sustained for over 25 years before closing its doors and beginning work at the Falls Hotel beauty salon until her retirement. The relationships she built with clients were long-standing, many were life-long friends. There was something about doing person’s hair on a weekly basis, especially in those days that created a bond of trust and loyalty.

Sue was known for her wonderful, loving spirit, her laugh, her humor, her ability to keep up with fashion, her cooking and entertaining, masterful sewing and needlepoint, and her willingness to give to others in their time of need. Everyone knew Sue always had room at the table for drop-ins to have a delicious meal. It was known as the “Table of Plenty!” She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Marlin for over 46 years until moving to Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1999 and Austin, Texas in 2000. Sue Miers is survived by her loving daughter, Helen Kay Miers and her partner, Cheryl Parrish, of Austin, Texas; sister-in-law Jewel Gunn of Seattle, Wash; cousin, Peggy Stanley of Scottsdale, Az; nieces Barbara Smotherman of Vashon Island, Wa; Brenda Rundel of Sugarland, Tx; Dr. Milinda Morris of Houston, Tx: Yvette Ellison of Dickens, Tx; Amanda McDowell of Farmersville, La. Nephews: Hap Weaver of Borne, Tx; John Weaver of Salado, Tx; Bill Webb of Flower Mound, Tx; and James Miers of Lincoln, Calf. and several great nieces and great nephews and many loving friends.

In lieu of flowers, her daughter requests that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church in Marlin in Sue’s memory.

Evans, Carl Wayne

September 25, 1940 – May 14, 2018

Carl Wayne Evans was born in Marlin, Texas September 25, 1940 to Raymond Quincy Evans and Willa Pamplin Evans. Both parents were descendants of early pioneers in Falls and Limestone counties. He graduated from Marlin High School in 1959. Later he obtained a Bachelors of Business degree from the University of Houston in 1967. He was married to Kay Harter Evans, a fellow 1959 graduate of Marlin High School, for 52 years. She was instrumental in helping Carl obtain his Bachelors of Business degree from the University of Houston in 1967. Together they founded Texas Pneumatic Tools, Inc. in Seabrook, Texas in 1977, and moved the company back to Carl’s hometown of Reagan in 1990.

Carl led Texas Pneumatic from its inception and was dedicated throughout his life to the company, which today does business nationally and internationally in over 60 countries around the world. Carl fulfilled his boyhood dream of someday returning to the depressed area he grew up in to create jobs and prosperity to the area. He was a proponent of the American Dream based on hard work, frugality and integrity in conjunction with his beliefs that God is the creator of all and deserving of our praise and worship as the one and only God. He strongly believed in divine intervention and guidance from a loving God. He was also a fervent believer in the American form of government as set out by the forefathers and their values.

Carl is survived by his wife, Janet Fay Grams, brother Blake and his wife, Martha Evans. He is also survived by two aunts, Mary Ann Evans and Geneva Wilkinson, and nephews, nieces, cousins, and many close friends. He is preceded in death by his first wife Kay Harter Evans, twin sisters Bonnie Corothers and Betty Ramey, and brother, James Evans. Carl cherished his relationships and was always gracious in opening up his home on the Texas Pneumatic property which he was very proud of. The employees of Texas Pneumatic will miss him dearly. His motivation was to bring back employment to his hometown and surrounding areas, and to give back to his community, which he did through many acts of charity and service. He touched many lives. After a short but strong fight with lung cancer, he passed away with Janet by his side on May 14, 2018.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Adams Funeral Home, 129 Coleman Street, Marlin, Texas. The funeral service will be Friday, May 18, 10:30 am at the First Baptist Church, 309 Coleman Street, Marlin, Texas. Interment afterwards at Waite Cemetery in Reagan, Texas.

Trevino, Eusebio, Sr.

August 14, 1933 – May 5, 2018

Eusebio Trevino, Sr. went to his eternal rest on Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born on August 14, 1933 in Beeville, Texas to Abel and Consuelo Trevino. He is preceded in death by his son, Hector Trevino, Sr., his parents Abel & Consuelo, his brothers Victor, Gabriel and sister Stella, all from Lubbock, Texas and his grandson, Eric Rosas. He is survived by his wife, Mary of 63 years from Marlin, daughter Olga and husband Fred Rosas from Marlin and son Eusebio Trevino, Jr. and wife Lisa from Florida. Grandchildren are Geric Rosas, Hector Trevino, Jr., Brian Trevino and wife Tiffany, and Christina and husband Noe Amador, all from Marlin. He is also survived by his sister Alicia and husband Tom Palacios from Waco, brother Mauricio Trevino, sister Susie Hernandez from Lubbock, Tx. He will be missed greatly by his 13 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Trevino came from Lubbock to Marlin in 1968. He worked at Fleetwood Homes in Waco, Marlin Mills, and retired from Marlin I.S.D. He loved spending time with his wife, dancing, fishing and loved his entire family with all his heart.

Reyes, Tony DeJesus

October 11, 1984 – May 8, 2018

Antonio “Tony” DeJesus Reyes, 33, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Milam County, Texas. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May12th, at Adams Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time.

Tony was born October 11, 1984 in Dallas, Texas. He was raised in Marlin by Carlos Rodriguez and Maria Gonzales. Tony graduated from Marlin High School in 2003. He married the love of his life, Randi Kurtz on October 14, 2006 in Marlin. Tony received his Bachelor’s degree from U.T. MD Anderson in 2010 and Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science at Ashford University in 2012. He worked as a Medical Lab Scientist for 13 years. He enjoyed softball, soccer and watching the Dallas Cowboys. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonel and Teresa Gonzales.

Tony leaves behind to cherish his memories, wife, Randi Reyes of Georgetown; sons, Antonio “A. J.“ Reyes (13) and Nikolas Reyes (9) both of Georgetown; daughter, Jordynn Reyes ( 7) of Georgetown; parents, Carlos Rodriguez and Maria Gonzales of Marlin; In-laws, Nancy and Billy Kurtz of Marlin; Robyn and Jake Wagner of Lott; nephews, Gunner, Wesley, and Lane Wagner of Lott; also survived by Sandra Martinez and Antonio Gonzales; numerous cousins, uncles, aunts, and a host of friends.

Tucker, Loverna Emma

July 12, 1923 – May 1, 2018

Visitation:  Friday, May 4th, 6-8 PM at Adams Funeral Home in Marlin. Funeral services:  Saturday, May 5th, 11 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Marlin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Tucker, Sr., and her eight brothers and sisters.

Loverna Bethke was born on July 12, 1923, in McLennan County near Battle, Texas. She married William E. Tucker, Sr. on September 22, 1945. Loverna faithfully supported her husband as a military wife. William’s career enabled them to see the world by living in many states and Germany. Upon his retirement from the Army, they returned to Marlin and made it their permanent home. Loverna loved to play bingo and dominoes, go to casinos, and work word search puzzles. She was a long-standing member of Grace Lutheran Church in Marlin. Loverna was a beloved mother and granny to her children and grandchildren, and to the many children she babysat in her home. Loverna was the centerpiece of her family and will be dearly missed. From drinking her coffee straight black, her love of sweets, to the annual Tucker Christmas at Granny’s, she filled the lives of those around her with memories and love.

Survivors include children: William Tucker, Jr. and wife, Rose; Barbara Tucker; Bobby Tucker and wife, Ila; Shirley Blanton and husband, Mike; Charles Tucker and wife, Rita; Mary Jane Brown and husband, Larry; Nancy Steinke and husband, Jimmy; special family member, Doris Tucker; grandchildren: William (Billy) Tucker III, Aaron Tucker, Bobby Tucker, Jr., Gretchen Reynolds, Chris Andry, Debbie Irwin, Brandy Collier, Stacy Collier-Martinez, Zachary Collier, Barry Brown, Austin Brown, Collin Brown, Jamie Steinke, and Sallie Steinke; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 432 Houghton Avenue, Marlin, TX 76661.

Spencer, David Johnson

March 5, 1946 —- May 29, 2013

David Johnson Spencer, 67, of Dallas, Texas, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

He left a devoted and loving wife, Tonda, who was with him for almost 30 years. David was born in Marlin, Texas, the son of Hal and Maudell Spencer. He graduated from the University of Texas after attending in Austin and Arlington as his degree was interrupted by the Vietnam War. He served in the Navy during this era as a Medical Corpsman attached to the U.S. Marines.

His professional career first focused on selling… plastics and chemicals. He worked with Jack Welch at General Electric. He later became a stockbroker for PaineWebber and continued this passion until his death. His other long lasting pursuit was flying. He got his Private Pilot Certificate in 1974, competed in competition aerobatics and later rebuilt two single engine Beechcraft airplanes that he owned. One of these planes took Tonda and David over the Rocky Mountains twice and from Dallas to Arizona, Montana, Utah, South Dakota, Kentucky and many points in between.

David’s Memorial Service will be on Friday, June 7, 2013, at 2:00 pm at Jaynes Funeral Home, Duncanville , Texas.. His remains will be interred at 11:15 AM on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the DFW National Cemetery (Line up in Lane B at 11:00 AM). You are welcome at either or both services.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the SPCA of Texas.

Dunlap, Jo Ellen (Childs)

September 29, 1959 – March 26, 2018

Jo Ellen Childs Dunlap passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at her residence. Memorial service will be 4:00 PM, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Marlin, Texas with the Reverend Adam Chaney officiating.

Mrs. Dunlap was born on September 29, 1959 in Amarillo, TX to Jack and Mary Childs. Her family lived in Amarillo, Anchorage, AK; and Sumter, SC before moving to Marlin, TX in 1970.

Jo Ellen married Ben Dunlap on July 12, 1980. Jo Ellen Dunlap would tell you that being a mom was her biggest dream and she was a wonderful mom to their three kids! Being a grandma was also a highlight of her life.

Jo learned to read before she started school, and that love of learning continued throughout her life. She received a degree in education from Baylor; a MS in educational administration and a counseling certification from Tarleton. She taught elementary in Chilton ISD, Mart ISD, Riesel ISD, Rangely Schools and Baylor Piper CDC prior to becoming school counselor at Riesel ISD where she retired in 2015.

Her hobbies included meeting strangers, cooking, loving big, a good bath, talking to babies, cheering on her kids, making people laugh, conversations with her husband, traveling with her girlfriends, rooting for the underdog, and watching the sunset from her porch.

Jo Ellen Dunlap was diagnosed with stage IV Melanoma in July 2016 and this chapter is perhaps her greatest testimony. God continued to use her to touch the lives of people around her through her faith and humor. Her healthcare providers’, friends’, and families’ faith was strengthened by her amazing spirit through this time.

Jo Ellen is preceded in death by her father, Jack Childs, and father-in-law, John Dunlap. She is survived by her husband, Ben Dunlap; her mother Mary Childs; her daughter Mindy Morgan and husband Jeremy; her son Wesley Dunlap; her daughter Ashton Goebel and husband Grant; her grandchildren Camryn and Clinton Morgan; and mother-in-law Jean Dunlap. She is also survived by her siblings, Al and Bev Childs, Jackie and Scott Brown, David and Karen Gillum, Nancy and Greg Traylor, Amy and Pokey Swinnea, and Kathy and Gayland Downes. She is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends who felt like family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dunlap Unsung Hero account at any Texas First State Bank.

Cuevas, Edward

January 5, 1952 – March 26, 2018

Mr. Edward Cuevas, 66, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 in Waco, Texas. Funeral service will be Friday, March 30, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Spanish Assembly of God in Marlin, Texas with Reverend Aristeo Cuevas, Jr., officiating. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. with prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Adams Funeral Home in Marlin, Texas.

Edward was born January 5, 1952 to Aristeo, Sr. and Pauline (Rosas) Cuevas in Marlin, Texas. He was longtime resident of Marlin, Texas. Edward was a member of Faith Walk Fellowship Church in Robinson where he served as an usher. He retired from Marlin ISD. He previously worked at ACE Hardware in Hewitt. He loved the Lady Bears and Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed fishing and also barbecuing.

He was preceded in death by his father, Aristeo Cuevas, Sr.; brother, Buddy Cuevas; sister-in-law, Yolanda Cuevas.

Edward leaves behind to cherish his memories, mother, Pauline Cuevas of Marlin; sister, Pauline Ramirez and husband, Al of Hewitt, brother, Israel Cuevas and wife, Olga of Angleton, brother, Aristeo Cuevas, Jr. of Robinson, brother, Ruben Cuevas and wife, Sue of Archibold, OH, sister, Mary Jo Cuevas of Waco, brother, Richard Cuevas of Waco; seven nieces and nephews, six great nieces and nephews, and one great grandnephew.

Scheef, Herman Carl

July 18, 1928 – March 23, 2018

Herman Carl Scheef, Jr., 89, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Marlin, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 in Mineral Wells. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, March 26, 2018 at Adams Funeral home with the Reverend Thomas Q. Robbins officiating. Masonic rites will be provided at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until service time on Monday, March 26th.

Mr. Scheef was born on July 18, 1928 in Fort Worth, Texas to Herman and Elsie (Scholze) Scheef. He married Viola Woltman on July 28, 1951 in Marin and they celebrated over 66 wonderful years together. Mr. Scheef was a very involved individual with the City of Marlin; he was a Past President with the Chamber of Commerce and the Junior Chamber of Commerce, a member of the City Council, Rotary Club, Lions Club and the First United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Marlin Masonic Lodge and a Shriner. Mr. Scheef retired from Southwestern Electric Company which turned into TXU. He loved raising cattle and ranching, traveling (worldwide) with his wife but his true love was his family. Mr. Scheef was preceded in death by his parents and a great grandson.

Survivors include his wife, Viola Scheef of Mineral Wells; daughters, Renea Ballman and her husband, Wayne of Cleburne, Ranelle Collinsworth and her husband, Enoch of Weatherford and Robbie Gray of Temple; son Randall Scheef of Marlin; 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Harlan, George L.

January 23, 1935 – July 7, 2017

Mr. George Lawson Harlan met our Father and Saviour Friday, July 7, 2017. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Marlin.

Mr. Harlan was born January 23, 1935 to George W. (Bumps) Harlan and JoAnn (Mackey) in Blueridge. George served in the United States Air Force at Lackland and Randolph AFB in San Antonio, Texas. He loved to build cars from scratch and race them. Mr. Harlan was a prominent businessman in agriculture. Throughout his life he displayed extraordinary strength and perseverance.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Donna Harlan; parents, and sister, Josephine Lloyd; brother, Zill Harlan.

George is survived by daughters, Cynthia Falco of League City, Deborah Ownby of Cypress, and Lisa Roppolo of Georgetown; son-in-laws, Nunzio Falco, Sam Ownby and Nathan Roppolo; grandchildren: Elysia Johnson, Michelle Taylor, Anthony J. Falco III, Natalie Tomas, Victoria Butzke, and Brian Roppolo; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Harlan; 3 nephews and 2 nieces.