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SHOULTA, JOHN L. Deacon John L. Shoulta, age 78, of Paducah, KY, formerly of Shelbyville, KY and Albuquerque, NM, passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Cobden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cobden, IL. Deacon Shoulta was a graduate of St. John High School, earned an associate's degree at Paducah Community College and was a graduate of Pastoral Ministry Studies at Spalding University. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, was ordained as a Deacon of the Catholic Church in August of 1999, and served as Deacon at the Church of the Annunciation in Shelbyville, KY and at St. John Chrysostom in Eminence, KY. He was a retired vice president of sales with Eminence Speaker Co., a member of the Knights of Columbus, a KY Colonel and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Deacon Shoulta is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joanne Naas Shoulta; four daughters, Carol Baker (Lenny) of Albuquerque, NM; Teresa Bennett (Rob) of Albuquerque, NM; Ellen Anderson (Paul) of Paducah, KY and Lisa Nix (Steve) of Shelbyville, KY; six sons, Steven Shoulta (Pam) of Paducah, KY; Edward Shoulta (Jason Mills) of Norcross, GA; Jerome Shoulta (Suzette) of Warner Robins, GA; Jeffrey Shoulta (Leigh) of Lenexa, KS; Brian Shoulta (Karen)of Greenwood, IN and Eric Shoulta (Alicia) of Alice Springs, Australia; fifteen grandchildren, Scott Earle, Lynn Thompson (Andrew), Tammy Comstock (Ross), Dr. Erin Brumley (Patrick), Sean Bennett (Cynthia), David Shoulta (Lucy), Jonathan Shoulta (Stephanie), Derrick Anderson, Anthony Shoulta, Brandon Shoulta, Andrew Shoulta, Emily Nix, Alexis Shoulta, Joseph Shoulta and Matthew Shoulta; four great-grandchildren, Aiden Frentzel, Sage Comstock, Rebecca Thompson and Cecelia Thompson; three sisters, Theresa Gaydos of Cleveland, OH, Sister Louise Shoulta RSM of Nashville, TN and Susan Hayden of Paducah, KY; two brothers, Michael Shoulta of Paducah, KY and David Shoulta of Dickson, TN; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Ralph and Judy Wilkerson; four brothers, Frank Shoulta, Cletus Shoulta, Charles Shoulta and Donald Shoulta. His parents were Florian E. and Deva Frances Durbin Shoulta. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Fr. Brian Roby officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. Prayers will be said at 7:30 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Purchase Area Parkinson's, 220 Carson Way Paducah, KY 42003 or to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100 Paducah, KY. 42002-7100.
Published on: Fri January 30, 2015
SHIPLET, DONNA MAY (SMITH) Age 67, passed away with her daughters by her side on January 26, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM due to complications with pneumonia. Donna was born on April 18, 1947 in Clayton, NM to George and Winifred Smith. She grew up in Tucumcari, NM and graduated from The University of New Mexico in 1969 with a degree in Education. She married Charles Wayne Shiplet in 1970. Donna was a teacher for six years and then dedicated her life to her family. She helped her husband build his Veterinary business, Thunderbird Animal Clinic and volunteered her time to girl scouts, Eldorado High School cheerleading, New Mexico Ballet Company, Lana's School of Dance, and special education classrooms. Donna was a creative person and loved working on multiple crafts. Her biggest joy in life was her two daughters, her family, and friends and was known for doing anything for them. Donna is survived by her daughters, Keri Shiplet and Jennifer Dodrill (Brad); and her grandson, Jayden Dodrill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne (2005). A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015, 11:00 a.m., at First Christian Church, 10101 Montgomery NE 87111, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Donna's life. Condolences may be sent to 7458 Prairie Rd. NE 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Donna at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Fri January 30, 2015
SHIPLET, DONNA MAY (SMITH) Age 67, passed away with her daughters by her side on January 26, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM due to complications with pneumonia. Donna was born on April 18, 1947 in Clayton, NM to George and Winifred Smith. She grew up in Tucumcari, NM and graduated from The University of New Mexico in 1969 with a degree in Education. She married Charles Wayne Shiplet in 1970. Donna was a teacher for six years and then dedicated her life to her family. She helped her husband build his Veterinary business, Thunderbird Animal Clinic and volunteered her time to girl scouts, Eldorado High School cheerleading, New Mexico Ballet Company, Lana's School of Dance, and special education classrooms. Donna was a creative person and loved working on multiple crafts. Her biggest joy in life was her two daughters, her family, and friends and was known for doing anything for them. Donna is survived by her daughters, Keri Shiplet and Jennifer Dodrill (Brad); and her grandson, Jayden Dodrill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne (2005). A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015, 11:00 a.m., at First Christian Church, 10101 Montgomery NE 87111, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Donna's life. Condolences may be sent to 7458 Prairie Rd. NE 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Donna at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Thu January 29, 2015
HAMPTON, RONALD 1962-2015 Ronald W. Hampton, age 52, a resident of Rio Communities, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. He was born on September 30, 1962 in Pampa, Texas. Ron served in the Air Force from 1982-1992 and in the New Mexico Air National Guard from 1992-2010. He was stationed in many places in the world, including Guam, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Iraq, Texas, Oklahoma and Kirkland Air Force base in New Mexico. Ron was awarded over 26 medals and many ribbons. He was a member of the Original Founders Group and the city of Rio Communities Incorporation Committee. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Hampton and Gloria (Sweetapple) Hampton. He is survived by his sister, Carol of Rio Communities; brother, Charles of Buford, GA; many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 31 at Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel with a visitation at 9:30 AM followed by the service at 10:00 AM. A reception will follow in the reception room. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron's name to the Wounded Warriors Project or New Mexico Paws and Stripes. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505)864-4448, where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com.
Published on: Thu January 29, 2015
MYERS, JAMES "JIM" F., LT. COL. (RET) Age 86, of Albuquerque, passed away on January 22, 2015. Jim was born July 2, 1928 in Waycross, GA to Clay Thomas and Martha Etta (Blitch) Myers. He was raised in Waycross where he excelled in tennis in high school and attended Clemson University. He joined the US Army in 1945 and served a full career in Panama, Kansas, Maryland, Texas, Korea, Japan, Italy, North Carolina and retired in Albuquerque, NM in 1971. Jim graduated from the University of Albuquerque with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling and being with his family and especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He married Frances Adam in 1948 in the Panama Canal Zone. Jim is survived by his wife, Frances Myers of Albuquerque; children, Barbara Patt (Fiance, Jimmy Mock) of Edmond, OK, Carol Billingham of Albuquerque, Linda (Bob) Williams of Albuquerque, and James "Jim" F. (Karen) Myers, Jr. of Edmond, OK; eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles and Donald (Helen) Myers; brother-in-law, Don (Donna) Adam; and many other loving family members. James was preceded in death by his siblings, William, Marvin, Earl, Clay, Jr. and Herbert, Elizabeth and Myrtice Myers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in James's name to the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org, American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or a charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH Wyoming. Interment will follow at 2:15 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Army Honor Guard. Please visit our online guestbook for Lt. Col. Myers at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Wed January 28, 2015
DUNN, VERD V. Verd Vasco Dunn went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 22, 2015. He was born on March 13, 1921, to Verd Vasco and Margaret Baker Dunn in Omaha, Nebraska, joining his older sister, Ruth. After his father's death, when he was a year old, his mother married Roy Shattuck, relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, and had two sons, Paul and Jackie. Verd's siblings have all preceded him in death. Because of hard times during the Depression, Verd lived with his uncle and aunt, Cargill and Elizabeth Dunn, in Winchester, Kansas, from age eight until his graduation from Winchester High School in 1939. Following graduation, he spent one year in the Civilian Conservation Corps before joining the Army Air Corps. His dream of becoming a pilot was realized when he graduated from flight training in November 1944, but his military service ended abruptly following a motorcycle accident in May of 1945 while he was stationed in Monroe, Louisiana. After spending twenty-one days in a coma with a severe brain injury, he gave credit for his miraculous recovery to God's call on his life, and devoted himself from that time on to serving the Lord. He was given a disability retirement from the Army Air Corps in 1946 and continued his education at Junior College of Kansas City and Geneva College, eventually graduating with a B.A. from Seattle Pacific College in 1951. He taught in the Seattle area public schools for seven years. He married Elizabeth Ann Lamont on May 2, 1947. Daughters Carol and Eileen were born from that union. Elizabeth died of cancer on September 26, 1957. He and his daughters moved to Kansas City to live with his mother while he worked and attended Central Baptist Seminary. Verd met Alice McClelland Houser and her daughters, Jeanine, Sandi, and Deanna while in Kansas City. He and Alice were united in marriage on August 26, 1960 and just celebrated 54 years of marriage. They and their five daughters moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he attended and graduated from the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1962. His first pastorate was in Superior, Nebraska, from 1962-1965, followed by a move to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, to pastor the Hot Springs RP mission church from 1965-1970. Verd moved to Albuquerque in 1970 where he served as a chaplain in the New Mexico Guard, worked at Kirtland Credit Union, taught school, and continued working a variety of jobs, including greeting customers at Walmart into his late eighties. Verd is survived by his wife, Alice, and daughters Carol Snarey (John), Eileen Beard (Phil), Sandi Wetzel (son-in-law, Charles, preceded him in death), Deanna Back (Roy), thirteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Daughter Jeanine Elterman preceded him in death. Verd will always be remembered for his wit and many jokes, beautiful tenor voice, love of cars and airplanes, gentleness with animals, concern for those ill or suffering, humble servant's heart, and most of all his faith in Jesus Christ, which he lived out with integrity and hope. Friends may visit FRENCH- Wyoming, Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 5:00p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, January 29, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Both at 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Verd at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sun January 25, 2015
MYERS, JAMES "JIM" F., LT. COL. (RET) Age 86, of Albuquerque, passed away on January 22, 2015. Jim was born July 2, 1928 in Waycross, GA to Clay Thomas and Martha Etta (Blitch) Myers. He was raised in Waycross where he excelled in tennis in high school and attended Clemson University. He joined the US Army in 1945 and served a full career in Panama, Kansas, Maryland, Texas, Korea, Japan, Italy, North Carolina and retired in Albuquerque, NM in 1971. Jim graduated from the University of Albuquerque with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling and being with his family and especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He married Frances Adam in 1948 in the Panama Canal Zone. Jim is survived by his wife, Frances Myers of Albuquerque; children, Barbara Patt (Fiance, Jimmy Mock) of Edmond, OK, Carol Billingham of Albuquerque, Linda (Bob) Williams of Albuquerque, and James "Jim" F. (Karen) Myers, Jr. of Edmond, OK; eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, seven step great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles and Donald (Helen) Myers; brother-in-law, Don (Donna) Adam; and many other loving family members. James was preceded in death by his siblings, William, Marvin, Earl, Clay, Jr. and Herbert, Elizabeth and Myrtice Myers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in James's name to the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org, American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or a charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will follow at 2:15 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Army Honor Guard. Please visit our online guestbook for Lt. Col. Myers at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sun January 25, 2015
SNOW, WILLIAM FRANK Bill Snow passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, January 18. 2015. He was 62 and was a resident of Albuquerque for 41 years. Bill was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 3, 1952. He was the first of three children born to Robert Walton Snow (of Asbury Park, NJ) and Margery Mathews Day (of Westfield, NJ). Bill was preceded in death by his parents and also his favorite dog, Dakota. In 1962, the family moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico. His friends will fondly remember the many days of boating on the Pecos (Lake Carlsbad). He came to love the many cultures and mountains of New Mexico. Bill was an Eagle Scout, the fourth of 11 family members over three generations to earn Eagle. In Carlsbad, Bill worked in retail and as an oil rig roughneck. He was the co-founder of "Jet Marine." Besides boating, he enjoyed his Vette, once secretly kept a Harley by hiding it at the home of a friend, and later treasured a red 1979 Porsche 928 - "the fastest legal street car in its day". After completing two years at NMSU-Carlsbad branch, Bill transferred to UNM. In Albuquerque, he started "Bill Snow Woodworks" - a firm that built custom cabinets and shelves. For decades, he worked in sales for (among others) Apache Lumber, Galles Chevrolet, Frontier Ford, and Perfection Honda. Bill was a member of Nob Hill Presbyterian Church. He belonged to "The Press Club" and was a regular at the union hall of the Letter Carriers. Bill will be missed by his partner Maggie Doyle, their two dogs, Earl and Sammy, and the regulars at the Bullhead dog park. Bill was an incredible dog trainer. Besides those in Albuquerque, Bill also has friends in every corner of the state. Family survivors include siblings Bruce Snow and Nancy Dugger; nine nephews and nieces (Erin, Vicki, and Chip, Emily, Isaac, Jon, Matthew, Sarah, and Teresa); a step-mother (Margaret Snow); and four step-brothers (Allen, Charles, Mike, and Phillip Brininstool). On Saturday, MARCH 7 at 2:00 PM there will be a memorial service and reception at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque. Later in a private service his remains will be interred near his mother at Carlsbad's First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in his name to friends of the animal shelter. Kennelkompadres.org. Riverside Funeral Home has charge of affairs. 505-764-9663. www.riversidefunerals.com
Published on: Sun January 25, 2015
GARDINER, VERA MAE Age 85, passed away January 17, 2015 in Layton, Utah. She was born January 16, 1930 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Fuchs Mechenbier. Vera Mae married Benjamin S. Gardiner on July 4, 1950 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Vera Mae was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Red Hats. She enjoyed sports, boating, Bingo and being with her family. Surviving are her daughters Nancy E. McHugh, Amy (Rick) Hartle; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Norbert (Tita) Mechenbier; and her sister, Mercedes Ray. Preceded in death by her husband Benjamin S. Gardiner and son Todd W. Gardiner. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Catholic Community Services or your favorite charity. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 26, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 2532 Vermont NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com
Published on: Sat January 24, 2015
GARDINER, VERA MAE Age 85, passed away January 17, 2015 in Layton, Utah. She was born January 16, 1930 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Fuchs Mechenbier. Vera Mae married Benjamin S. Gardiner on July 4, 1950 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Vera Mae was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Red Hats. She enjoyed sports, boating, Bingo and being with her family. Surviving are her daughters Nancy E. McHugh, Amy (Rick) Hartle; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Norbert (Tita) Mechenbier; and her sister, Mercedes Ray. Preceded in death by her husband Benjamin S. Gardiner and son Todd W. Gardiner. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Catholic Community Services or your favorite charity. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 26, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 2532 Vermont NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com
Published on: Fri January 23, 2015
