William Benjamin 'Ben' Cook Sr.

MAY -- William Benjamin "Ben" Cook Sr., 97, has died. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday at Lost Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ashlyn Corley

Ashlyn Corley, 2 months, died Thursday, August 21, 2008. Arrangements pending with Abilene Funeral Home.

Michael 'Mike' Robert Creel

BIG SPRING -- Michael "Mike" Robert Creel, 18, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Arrangements pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home

Verdell Daughtery

Verdell Daughtery, 72, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at an Abilene nursing center. Arrangements pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.

Myrle Ellen Gandy

SWEETWATER -- Myrle Ellen Gandy, 87, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at a Sweetwater hospital. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at McCoy Chapel of Memories. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. today at McCoy Chapel of Memories.

Christi George

Christi George, 57, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at an Abilene hospital. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church Sanctuary, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.

Verna Lee Slate Hillyard

BROWNWOOD --Verna Lee Slate Hillyard, 68, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Service 3 p.m. today at Rocky Creek Cemetery in Brown County. Internment to follow at Rocky Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home in Early.

Robert Love

BRECKENRIDGE -- Robert Love, 56, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at the Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to follow at the Breckenridge Cemetery, under the direction of the Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.

James A. Lozano

ANSON -- James A. Lozano, 37, died Thursday, August 21, 2008, in Fort Worth. Service 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home

Robert William (Booger Red) Nixon Jr.

MORTON VALLEY -- Robert William (Booger Red) Nixon Jr., 78, died Thursday, August 21, 2008, in Fort Worth. Arrangements pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland.

Pedro 'Pete' Ortega

Pedro "Pete" Ortega, 65, died Thursday, August 21, 2008. Arrangements pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.

Norma Armendariz Quiroga

BALLINGER -- Norma Armendariz Quiroga, 48, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Heritage Family Funeral Home. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at the Latin American Cemetery in Ballinger.

Mary Lee Sheppard

Mary Lee Sheppard, 88, died Thursday, August 21, 2008, at an Abilene hospital. Arrangements pending with Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.

W.H. 'Bill' Wilson Jr.

SNYDER -- W.H. "Bill" Wilson Jr., 89, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Service 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church. Burial in Hillside Memorial Gardens in Snyder.