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Page 6A Southern Illinoisan, Thursday, July 31, 1997 Curtis E. Cox Mary V. Petty Samantha Ann Swigonski Gerel S. Dollins MULKEYTOWN Gerel S. Dollins, 82, of 4109 Creek Nation Road, Mulkeytown died at 12:25 p.m.

Wednesday, July 30, 1997, at his home. Mr. Dollins was born May 11, 1915, in Corning, to Lee and Mac (Colbcy) Dollins. He married Opal Silkwood Dec. 16, 1934, in Ncelyville, Mo.

She survives of Mulkeytown. Other survivors include six sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Na-dine Dollins of Zeigler, Bob and Ellen Dollins of Redlands, Gene and Peggy Dollins of Grove City, Walter F. Durham WALSH Walter F. Durham, 77, died at 11:34 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 1997, in Sparta Community Hospital.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sparta, with the Rev. Chad Neal officiating. Burial will be in Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home in Sparta, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Mr. Durham retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, and was a veteran of World War II.

He was born July 28, 1919, in Sparta to Walter and Rose Jung Durham. He married LaVerne Menke on March 30, 1945, in Alexandria, La. She survives. Other survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James W. and Debra Durham of Effingham; one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Bill Isom of El Paso, Texas; and six grandchildren.

His parents, three sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Susan Mussman WEST FRANKFORT Susan Mussman, 88, of 307 Anna Gray High-Rise died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 1997, in Union Hospital. The body was cremated. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Mesa, Ariz.

Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Benton. Union Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Lura Ferrell MULKEYTOWN Lura A. Ferrell, 85, died at 1 1:38 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 1997, in Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Harrison Cemetery', with the Rev. Rob Davis officiating. Searby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ossie Anich CAIRO Ossie O.

Anich, 70, died at 7:44 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 1997, in Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Green Lawn Memorial Gardens in Villa Ridge, with the Rev. Bill McGhee officiating.

Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements. Alma Calvert HERRIN Alma A. Calvert, 98, died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 1997, in Marion Memorial Hospital. Arrangements arc incomplete at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.

Ethel McBride SESSER Ethel Ann McBride, 92, died at 10:49 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 1997, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Brayfield Funeral Home, with the Rev. Larry Cook officiating.

Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mildred Brinkman HOYLETON Mildred Brink-man, 67, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 1997, in Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mount Vernon.

Arrangements are incomplete at Krupp Funeral Home in Nashville. Herbert Goosby Jr. MOUNT VERNON Herbert Goosbv 27, of 1308 Casev St. died Wednesday, July 30, 1997. Arrangements are incomplete at Jackson Funeral Home.

Paul Grothoff SESSER Paul Larrv Grothoff, 55, died Wednesday, July 30, 1997. Arrangements are incomplete at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. William Lyles PULASKI William R. Lvles, 78, died Wednesday, July 23, 1997, at home. Services will be at 10 a.m.

Saturday in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fair-view Heights. Officer Funeral Home in East St. Louis is in charge of arrangements. SPDYAIL M7G5 Carbondale Memorial Hospital Admitted July 29 Hogg. James, West Frankfort Chester Memorial Hospital Hospital Admitted July 29 Getzie, Mary Arm, Herrin Hospital Admitted July 29 Cripps, Erika.

Dowell Carterville Finney, Arthur. West Frankfort Fletcher, Lillian, Thompsonville Hall, Dixie. Benton Lampley, Mae, Herrin Nasser, Jean, Herrin Nasser, John, Herrin Discharged CARBONDALE Curtis E. Cox 64, of Carbondale, died at 9 a.m Tuesday, July 29, 1997, at Memoria Hospital of Carbon Dale. runerai services win dc at p.m on Friday, August 1, 1997, at Mere dith Funeral Home in Carbondale with Rev.

Cecil Parrish officiating Interment will be at Murdale Gar dens of Memory in Murphysboro Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 1997. Curtis was born on July 17, 1933 at Makanda to Sherman and Rache Ann (Craig) Cox. He married Rosa G. King on Jan 2, 1951, at Marion.

She survives and is of Carbon Dale. Other survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Rodger and Candie Cox of Carbondale; one daughter and son-in-law, Vurla and Steve James of Carbondale; three grandchildren, Curtis P. and Rachea Cox of Ludowici, Georgia, Stacey Renee Cox of Carbondale, and Kas- sie Rae Bantel of Carbondale; and four brothers, Hubert, Otis, and Dean, all of Carbondale, and Law rence of Makanda. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr.

Cox was a farmer and a re tired construction worker from Loca 227 in Carbondale, and a member of the Palestine Baptist Church in Car bondale. He enjoyed the outdoors, especial ly quail hunting, fishing, and garden ing. Curtis will always be remembered as a good husband, fa ther, grandfather, and friend. A quiet, soft spoken man, true to his word. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Carl Fisher DONGOLA Carl Fisher, 80, of Dongola passed away at 8 p.m. Tues day, July 29, 1997, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 25, 1916, at Dongola, the son of Lee and Addie Aden Fisher. He was married on July 14, 1935, to Lula Mae Perkins.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Dongola and had pastored churches in Southern Illinois for 37 years. He was retired from Southern Illinois Electric Coop after 35 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Lula Mae Fisher of Dongola; his son and daughter-in-law, Carl Don and Linda Fisher of Thebes; three granddaugh ters, Cheryl Ramage of Concord, N.C., Tammy Jefferson of West Palm Beach, and Karen Bieber of Memphis, seven great grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Horn of Anna; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, two brothers and six sisters. Funeral services for Carl Fisher will be at 1 p.m.

Friday at First Bap tist Church of Dongola with the Rev. Paul Sadler and the Rev. Carl Don Fisher officiating. Interment will be in American Le gion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.

today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Crain Funeral Home in Dong ola. Rita J. Carman ZEIGLER Rita J.

Carman, 52, of 606 S. Pine Zeigler died at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 1997, at Herrin Hospital. Mrs. Carman was born Sept.

20, 1944, in Old Shawneetown to Neal and Frances (Parker) Bryson. She married James E. "Bud Car man March 17, 1962, in New Shaw neetown. He survives of Zeigler. Other survivors include her moth er of Old Shawneetown; three sons, David Carman of Rosemont, James Theodore Carman of Desert Hot Springs, and Christopher Carman of Elgin; seven grandsons; our sisters; and two brothers.

Mrs. Carman was a member of the First Baptist Church of Zeigler. She was a licensed practical nurse. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug.

1, 1997, at Van- trease Funeral Home in Zeigler with the Rev. Don Allred officiating. Mae Fuller MURPHYSBORO Mae Fuller, 87, died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, uly 30, 1997, in St. Joseph Memori al Hospital.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Pettett Funeral Home, with Dr. Gary Stowasser officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Memorial ark. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.

today and until 1 1 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Rebekah serv ices will be today at the funeral home. Mrs. Fuller retired as a licensed practical nurse from Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Rebekah Lodge of Carbondale, a charter member of St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Jackson County Nursing Home Auxiliary, Murphy sboro Senior Citizens, Brown Shoe Factory Club and Murphysboro Gar den Club. She was born Nov. 14, 1909, in Paragould, to Clarence H. and Maultie (Turner) Brewer.

Survivors include four cousins, Maxine Groves of Zephyr Hills, Clarence Shipley and Neil Holtgreve, both of Colhnsville, and Thelma hlagene of Sorento; and two close nends, Blanche Imhoff and Mae Boston, both of Murphysboro. Three brothers preceded her in death. HERRIN Mary V. Petty, 83, 1007 W. Cherry Herrin, died Tuesday, July 29, 1997, at 1:05 p.m at Herrin Hospital.

Mrs. Petty was born Dec. 5, 1913 in Herrin to Jerome and Vira (Wig gins) Myers. She married Joseph Pippin in Herrin and he died in 1967. She was a homemaker and a Prot estant.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Loretta and Raymond Wells of Herrin; four grandchildren Mary Sullivan of Stonefort, Donald Dean Pippin of Chicago, Denise Pip pin of Union City, and Laura Petty of Chicago; and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sons Bobby Joe Pippin, Sidney Pippin and Jerry Petty; two grandsons, Ter ry Wells and Doug Wells; and two brothers, Kenneth Myers and Ems Myers. Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 1997, at Herrin City Cemetery.

Rev. Ralph Brandon will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 10 until 11 a.m. at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Burial will be in Herrin City Cemetery.

Billy Edward Gale AVA Billy Edward Gale, 73, of 407 S. Third St. died at 4:10 p.m Tuesday, July 29, 1997, at home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. to-dav in St.

Elizabeth's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Leo J. Hayes officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Ava Evergreen Cemetery The rosary will be said at 9:30 a.m at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the church, Tip of Illinois Hospice or Tip Home Health Services.

Mr. Gale was retired from the physical plant at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He was a member of St. Eliza beth's Catholic Church, Kaskaskia Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3553 in Chester and Campbell Hill Ameri can Legion Post 1096, and was an Navy veteran of World War II. He was born June 2, 1924, in Murphysboro to John William and Anna Bell (Worthen) Gale.

He married Ramona Jeannine Ge- otting on Feb. 15, 1947, in Ava. She survives. Other survivors include seven daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Allen Fabian, Judy and Mike Boegler, Debbie and Ed Morber and Laurie and Dale Thomas, all of Ava, Denise Gale and William Sexton of Pleasant Plains, Nancy and Curtis Rickenberg of Percy and Mary and Orville Alms Jr. of Steeleville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Brenda Gale, Kevin and Mary Gale and Kent and Janine Gale, all of Ava; 13 grandsons; 12 granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Eve lyn Sabella of Murphysboro, Hazel Miner of Springfield, Deb and Lyle Winter of Pinckneyville and Joyce and Don House of Carmel, two brothers-in-law and their wives, Gib and Judy Littehen of Percy and Gene and June Goetting of Steeleville; and one sister-in-law, Carol Kay Clark of Mountain View, Ark.

His parents, two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He will be missed. Abby M. Thompson MARION Abby M. Thomp son, age 82, of Marion passed away at 2:30 p.m.

Monday, July 28, 1997, at home. Abby was born Feb. 2, 1915, in Doniphan, to William Andrew and Mayme Alice (Plaine) Brent. She was united in marriage to Edward T. Thompson on June 22, 1946, in Pocahontas, and he preceded her death Sept.

10, 1984. Abby was employed for many years as a bookkeeper and worked or the Williamson County Credit Union before retiring. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Marion, a life member of the Marion Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Marion and a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of Marion. Abby is survived by her daughter, Sue Frazier of Florissant, her son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Ja mie Thompson of Carterville, three grandchildren, Donald Robert Frazier Jr. of Fallon, and Brent Joseph Thompson and Kacie Lynn Thompson, both of Carterville; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Calean Frazier of O'Fallon, and one sister, Freda Marie Epps of Pop- ar Bluff, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers, Glenford Plaine Brent and Camillus Coulter Brent. Funeral services for Abby Thomp son will be held at 2 p.m. today, July, 31, 1997, at the Wilson Funeral Home in Marion, wtih the Rev. Earl Black officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion.

The family received friends after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family asks in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Marion Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Enve- opes will be available at the funeral nome. For additional information please call 993-2131.

THOMPSONVILLE Samantha Ann Swigonski, 18, of 6820 Baseline Road died Tuesday. Julv 29. 1997 in a truck accident on Illinois 37 south of Benton. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Poulson Funeral THome in Benton, the Rev.

Melton Nelms officiating. Burial will be in Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. A. i 10 p.m.

rnuay ai Swinonski the funeral home. Memorials mav be made to the Logan Church of God. Samantha was a receptionist at David Thompson Realty and a wait ress at Pops Barbecue. She was born Aug. 28, 1978, in Carbondale to Jack and Kathy "Criso" Swigonski.

Survivors include her parents, of Thompsonville; grandparents, Zig mund and Eda Swieonski of Grand view. and Rosalee Crisp of Benton; and one brother and sister- in-law, Logan and Julie Swigonski of Thompsonville. Her grandfather, Roger Crisp, pre ceded her in death. William Levi 'Bill' Pressley MARION William Levi "Bill" Pressley, age 82, of Marion passed away at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 1997, at home.

William Levi Pressley, known to his friends as Bill, was born April 27, ,1915. to Levi and Mollie Bell (Forkner) Pressley in Hanson, Ky. He was united in marriage to Billie Houart July 10, 1942. To this union were born two children who survive: son, Charles Albert Pressley and his wife, Betty Jo, of Marion, and a daughter, Renee Pressley of Marion. He has three grandsons, Charles Al bert Pressley II and wife, Lori, of Lake Bluff, Paul Derek Pressley and wife, Eve, of Elburn and William Mathew Cannon of Marion.

Two sisters, Nancy Peerman of Madi- sonville, and Lydia Prescott of St. Petersburg, also survive. I He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers-in-law and nephew. While serving in the Kentucky Active Militia, Bill was inducted into the service during World War II. He trained in radio school in Kansas City, and served overseas in the Army Air Force and was awarded an honorable discharge on Nov.

21, 1945. He received the American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He was a painting contractor in Marion for 52 years. He worked for Ruby Lumber Co. in Madisonville, prior to going into the service to fight for his country.

He was a graduate of Hanson High School in Han son, Ky. Bill was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church for 52 years, a member and an officer of Masonic Fellowship Lodge 89 A.F. and A.M., a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, a Shriner, and a member of the VFW. Bill was a former member of the Ki-wanis Club, the Odd Fellows and the Rebecca Lodge. Funeral services for Mr.

Pressley will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 1997, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Marion with the Rev. James Slone officiating. Burial will follow in Barham Cemetery in Marion.

The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. today at the Wilson Funeral Home in Marion and after 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Masonic will be conducted by Fellowship Lodge 89 AF AM of Marion at 7 p.m. today at the Wilson Funeral Home in Marion.

For additional information please call 993-2131. Albert Leon 'Skeef Richey MARION Albert Leon "Skeet" Richey, 79, died at 12:48 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 1997, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, with the Rev.

Tony Foeller officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Second Baptist Church or to the donor's choice.

Mr. Richey was a salesman at Bowman Tire Mart and Raben Tire. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church, a former deacon of Plumville Baptist Church and an Air Force veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was born July 21, 1918, in Pittsburg to Arthur and Lou Elva (Ble-vens) Richey. He married Juanita Beasley on March 1, 1952, in Marion.

She survives. Other survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Brian Keith and Debbie Richey of Marion; two grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany Richey, both of Marion; one brother, Fred Richey of Marion; one sister, Marlene Richey of Pittsburg; and two brothers-in-law, Bob and Halsey Beasley, both of Marion. His parents and two brothers, Ralph and Frank Richey, preceded him in death. 1 -i Ohio, Mike and Sandy Dollins of Dupo, Ted and Deidra Dollins of Mulkeytown and Gary and Kathy Dollins of Johnston City; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Ver-na and Don Jarvis of Zeigler, Joyce McPhcron of Herrin, Linda Groves of Loma Linda, and Betty and David Freeman of Zeigler; 33 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one daughter, one grandson, one brother and two sisters.

Mr. Dollins was a. member of the Creek Nation Pentecostal Church. He retired from Missouri-Pacific Railroad in 1961. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 1, 1997, at Van-trease Funeral Home in Zeigler with burial in Zeigler Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois Inc.

Emil Nielsen MOUNT VERNON Emil L. Nielsen, 95, died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 1997, in Countryside Manor. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Aug.

9, in Godhardt-Thomlinson Funeral Home in Keego Harbor, with the Rev. William Lindholm officiating. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery in Birmingham, Mich. Visitation will be after 9 a.m. Aug.

9 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Sculpture Garden at Cedarhurst. Hughey Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Bill Davis WAYNE COUNTY Willis Wilden "Bill" Davis, 67, of Kingman, formerly of Wayne County, died Thursday, July 24, 199, in Kingman. Services will be at 2 p.m.

Saturday in York Funeral Home in Wayne City, with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children's Home.

BOQITKl SHASTEEN. Jami and Adam of Murohvsboro. a son, Tuesday, July 29, 1997, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. TO TOOTJS Memorial Continued from 4A When Paul Echols' grandfather died in 1925, he left his wife "with four boys and two girls to raise," Paul said softly. All four of those boys were in service in World War II at the same time.

"They all survived." One of Echols' photos vividly shows the impact of the war on the small town. UUin High School's bas ketball team of 1937-38 had eight members; three (Clyde Day, Herman rench and Vincent Ledbetter) per ished in the war. Bill Echols was a team member who survived. As he and Paul set out on their search last August, they went to Pin ckneyville and talked with Tom Den ton a Pearl Harbor survivor, and his son, Tom Denton Jr. "Uncle Bill always thought Paul Schneider was from Pinckneyville, because that's where he picked him up and dropped him off when they rode together.

Then we found out he was really from Vergennes," Paul said. The uncle and nephew drove to Vergennes. "We parked across from the post office and were walking back to the car when we saw the war monument in Vergennes. Paul Schneider's name was there." Schneider was one of seven from Community Continued from 4A sponsored by the Cobden American egion; the Peach Festival is held by the Cobden Lions Club. Those interested in participating may contact Spears at 833-8059.

Trail ride starts Aug. 7 Wanted: Horses and riders, teams and wagons, mules and ponies for the annual Manon-to-Sikeston, ride. Riders will leave the Marion air grounds at 8 a.m. Aug. 7 for the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Raubach, Edna, West Frankfort Sparta Community Hospital Admitted July 29 Madeth, Lori, Tilden Discharged Fuller, Hazel.

Sparta Goetting, Laura and daughter, Percy Goodman, Michele and son, Steeleville Wagner, Amanda and daughter. New Athens up some scholarships. "He's wanting to give back" to the area where he grew up, Paul said. He should have the energy as well as the resources. "Uncle Bill turned 78 Saturday and he's back in college, studying electronics at a junior college.

He made all his money selling furnace controls; he says now he's going to learn what's inside them," Paul said with a laugh. The monument was created in memory of Bill Echols' friends and his parents, H.E. and Ruth (Crippen) Echols. Those whose names are inscribed on the memorial are Ray O. Rhymer, World War Arthur Vincent Ledbetter, Robert Herman French, Lloyd Kenneth Walker, Clyde Day and" Ellis Sichling, World War II; and Robert Rogers, Korean War.

Bill Echols plans to arrive in Ullin a day or two before Saturday's dedication ceremony. He and Paul plan to make yet another journey, to the cemetery in Du Quoin where Paul Schneider is buried. "We're going to find his grave," Paul said, so his uncle can bid his beloved comrade a final farewell. In Loring Memory of Joshua Trevor Lence 8-30-91 7-31-95 We Will Hold Your Memories In Our Hearts Forever. Love, Mommy Kim Foxy Brother Johnathan Lence, Grandpa Grandma -Richard Gayle Fox, Aunt Ma i Uncle Da vid IS 1 Admitted July 29 Coleman, Connie.

Chester Church, Nelline, Cutler Discharged Chapman, Hazel, Chester Du Quoin Marshall Browning Vergennes who died in the war. A surviving brother provided the details; he had died in London in 1944 during an air raid. Paul took photos of the Vergennes memorial while they were there. He later sent the photos to his Uncle Bill, who then asked if Ullin had any memorial to its war dead. When he learned it did not.

Bill and his brother H.E. "Bucky" Echols, Paul Echols and others began working to construct a memorial. Finding the names of the casualties wasn't too difficult, Paul said. A 1945 Ullin yearbook contained the list of World War II casualties. Paul's historical collection includes 16 old copies of the Ullin Times, which his relatives had published until 1921.

"That's how I found the guy who was killed in World War I. The whole story was in one paper," Paul said. Richard Thorpe of Carbondale, who had taught at Ullin's all-black West Side School in the 1930s and '40s, "has helped me identify many people in my pictures," Paul said. "He recalled Robert Rogers, the Korean War casualty." Bill Echols has provided funds for the memorial. "My Uncle Bucky helped get the monument set up," Paul said.

Now that the memorial is finished, Bill Echols also wants to set Rodeo. The ride will take three days. Horses should be in good condition and have a negative coggins test. A donation of S6 per rider is requested. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by their parents.

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