Beeler Funeral Home

Erdrich/Reporter-News The Pendergrass Cemetery is located on County Road 157, about half a mile north from FM 1689 on the eastern edge of Sidney in Comanche County. A tornado came through the 128 year-old graveyard May 26, toppling trees and markers alike.(Photo: Ronald W. Erdrich)Kenneth Ray BeelerCROSS PLAINS, Texas — Kenneth Ray Beeler, 81, died on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, August 14, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church in Cross Plains.  Betty (Cook) FreemanBurleson, formerly of clyde, Texas — Betty (Cook) Freeman, 83, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at the Highway 36 Church of Christ under the direction of Bailey Howard Funeral Home of Clyde. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 15, 2017, from 6 to 7:30 p.m . at the funeral home in Clyde.  Majaunta Jo (Betcher) FrymireSWEETWATER, Texas — Majaunta Jo (Betcher) Frymire, 85, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Abilene Regional Medical Center. Services are pending with McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater. Maria H. LealDE LEON, Texas —Maria H. Leal, 65, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Nowlin Anders Funeral Home in De Leon. Visitation will be Monday 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered online at www.nowlinandersfh.com. Billie WellsABILENE, Texas — Billie Wells, 89, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan, Coleman, with service following at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment will be in the Coleman Cemetery. Please leave online condolences for the family at www.livingmemorials.com.Read or Share this story: http://arnne.ws/2w1HbFi... (ReporterNews.com)

Mrs. Mildred Frances (Nutile) Beeler, 88, of Ipswich, beloved wife of the late F. Sherman Beeler Jr., died on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family, following a prolonged illness.Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Angelina (Marotta) Nutile.She was raised and educated in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High School, class of 1946. She continued her education, earning her degree from Professional Secretarial School in Boston.Mrs. Beeler had been employed with the town of Saugus Public Schools as a secretary for over 35 years until the time of her retirement.With an active and outgoing personality, Millie endeared herself to many. She was known for her warm and engaging smile and found her greatest joy from helping others.She was a worker bee — by her own accord — and would always lend a hand to those in need.She volunteered at the VNA in Danvers, at the Box-Top Shop in Topsfield, and was a Eucharistic minister for many years at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Topsfield and Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus.A longtime resident of the of the town of Saugus prior to moving to Ipswich 20 years ago, Millie enjoyed spending her time gardening, sewing, crafting, and watching her beloved Boston Red Sox.She was an active member of the Topsfield Council on Aging and made many friends there over the years.A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Millie was devoted to her family.She was especially adored by her grandchildren, and she, in turn, showered them with love.She never missed a sporting or childhood event and would often be found cheering the loudest from the sidelines or audience. She traveled near and far to be in support of her family and attended every single high school and college graduation of all 13 of her grandchildren.As a traditional woman of Italian heritage, she was an excellent cook and shared her recipes and secret cooking skills with all her children and grandchildren.She was ultimately proud of all her family’s accomplishments. To Nan... (The Local Ne.ws )