Wise
County Messenger Obituaries
2007
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The following obituaries are in alphabetical
order by last name.
(use the "searcher" on page https://www.wisecountytexas.info/
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Hall, Kenneth W.
1965-2007
Service for Kenneth W. Hall, 42, of Decatur, was to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Sept. 26, at Coker-Hawkins Chapel. The Rev. Gerre Joiner and Rev. Kent Watson
were to officiate. Burial was to be at Claude Cemetery in Claude on Thursday,
Sept. 27.
Hall died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Decatur.
Born July 7, 1965, in Decatur, to Elmer D. and Patsy Loren Cummins Hall, he
married Kelley Denice Davidson Aug. 1, 1999. He was a mechanic.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Kolby Hall, of Decatur; two daughters, Kelsey
Hall of Decatur and MacKensey Davidson of Ponder; a brother, Mark Hall and wife,
Chris, of Canyon; mother, Pat Simons and husband, Jim, of Claude; nieces,
McKinsey and Kayla Hall of Canyon.
Published Thursday, September 27, 2007
Hamm, W.A. ‘Bill’
1923-2007
Graveside service for W.A. “Bill” Hamm, 84, of Decatur will be at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 29, at Rosston Cemetery in Era. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Hamm died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Decatur.
Born July 1, 1923, in Estelle to Robert Edgar and Ara Maybelle Hamm, he was a
retired court reporter.
He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Sunday, October 28, 2007
Hardy, Dayle Weston
1975-2007
Funeral for Dayle Weston Hardy, 31, of Plano and formerly of Wise County will be
at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at Prestonwood Baptist Church, located at 6801 W.
Park Boulevard in Plano. Bill Paxton will officiate. Burial will follow at Boyd
Cemetery.
Visitation was to be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow
Funeral Home, located at 2525 Central Expressway North in Allen. An online
registry is available at the Web site www.tjmfuneral.com.
Hardy died Saturday, July 7, 2007, in Dallas.
Born July 16, 1975, in Fort Worth to Dayle Lewis and Nancy Gwen (Pope) Hardy, he
was a 1993 graduate of Boyd High School and attended Texas A&M University.
He married Ashlee Dawn Cate on June 17, 2000, in Mansfield.
He began his law enforcement career with the Wise County Sheriff Department. He
transferred to the Plano Police Department where he served in the motorcycle
section of the traffic unit. He also served as captain of the Howe Volunteer
Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
He is survived by his wife, Ashlee; two daughters, Cora Elizabeth and Caitlyn
Jewel; his parents, Dayle and Sandy Hardy of Decatur; a sister, Leslie Maynard
of Springtown; and two grandmothers, Cora Maxine Hardy of Fort Worth and
Geraldine Barnes of Mansfield.
Memorials may be made to the Plano Police Association Charities, P.O. Box
861956, Plano, Texas 75086-1956.
Published Thursday, July 12, 2007
Harris, Steven Lawrence
1947-2007
Memorial for Steven Lawrence Harris, 59, of Boyd was Jan. 28 at the Faith
Baptist Church in Newark with the Rev. Marlin Wisener officiating.
Harris died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born Dec. 22, 1947, to John Oscar and Edna Mae Harris in Grayburg, he was a
truck driver and a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Newark.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Viola Harris of Boyd; a son, Bobby Gorman and wife,
Amanda, of Azle; three daughters, Ann Shannon and husband, Nathan, of Victoria,
Marcy Kocsardy and husband, Atilla, of Tulsa, Okla., and Melonie Varnell and
husband, Clifford, of Shawnee, Okla.; nine grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; two brothers; and four sisters.
Published Thursday, February 1, 2007
Harshman, Lillian Ruth
1956-2007
A memorial service for Lillian Ruth Harshman, 51, of Paradise, will be held at 7
p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at the Church of the Living God in Cottondale.
Harshman died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, at the Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth.
She was born June 7, 1956, in Ithaca, N.Y.
She is survived by her mother, Lillian White; a son, Erik; two daughters,
Elizabeth and Jennifer; a brother, Bobby; a sister, Loraine; and two
grandchildren.
Published Thursday, October 4, 2007
Harvick-Phillips, Bernice
1915-2007
Funeral for Bernice “Becie” Harvick-Phillips, 92, of Bridgeport, was Oct. 12
at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with David Burrows officiating. Burial was at East
Bridgeport Cemetery.
Phillips died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Aug. 7, 1915, in Chico, to Gayle and Annie McDaniel Wood, she was a
lifetime resident of Bridgeport and a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of
Bridgeport. She was also a member of the Esther Sunday school class and the
Bridgeport Senior Citizens.
Bernice was preceded in death by two husbands, James W. Harvick and C.D.
Phillips; two sisters, Methel Meek and Opal Petty; and two brothers, Charles and
Dalton Wood.
She is survived by her son, Lynwood Harvick and wife, Karen, of Bridgeport;
grandson, Jason Harvick and wife, Dena, of Bridgeport; granddaughters, Jayme
Harvick and fiancé, Jason Evans, of Fort Worth and Kasey Lynn Walraven of
Bridgeport.
Pallbearers were G.B. Funk, Robert Meek, Mark Cantrell, Cal Bayley, Trevor Meek
and Chris Funk.
Published Sunday, October 14, 2007
Hatley, Dillard Lee
1923-2007
Graveside service for Dillard Lee Hatley, 84, of Boyd was Friday, July 20, at
Boyd Cemetery with the Rev. Darryl Hatley officiating.
Hatley died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in Boyd.
Born May 19, 1923, in Boyd to John Riley and Lizzie (North) Hatley, he served in
the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired bricklayer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Lee (Lankford) Hatley and a sister,
Mildred Vess.
He is survived by five daughters, Judy Greer, Linda Carson of Lawton, Okla., and
Nancy Hays, Melissa Hays and Anita Hays, all of Boyd; five sons, David Hatley,
Alvin Hatley, Tim Hatley and Robert Hatley and wife, Martha, all of Boyd and
Buddy Hatley of Azle; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Willie and Darryl Hatley; and a sister, Faye Burchfield.
Pallbearers were R.J. Hays, John Hatley, Joshua Hays, Larry McCormick, Ken
Christian, Heath Roe, Jason Hays and Keith Hulsey.
Published Sunday, July 22, 2007
Hatley, Louise
1931-2007
Graveside service for Louise Hatley, 75, of Boyd was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
June 30, 2007, at Paradise Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Arrington officiating.
Hatley died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born August 6, 1931, in Ashville, N.C., to Robert and Nancy (Reed) Lankford, she
was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Boyd.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hatley; six brothers, Bud,
Louis, Bobby, Joe, Arnold and Vernon Lankford; and a sister, Wilma Hatley.
She is survived by a son, Jonathan Woods and wife, Bonnie, of Alvarado; a
grandson, Marty Woods and wife, Kristen, of Azle; four great-grandchildren,
Autumn, Marcie, Samantha and Jonathan; two brothers, Art and Ronald Lankford;
and a sister, Martha Brown.
Published Sunday, July 1, 2007
Haun, Arlis Daniel
1916-2007
Funeral for Arlis Daniel Haun, 91, of Weatherford was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 27, at Denton Funeral Home chapel in Denton. Burial was to follow at Justin
Cemetery in Justin. Visitation was to be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the
funeral home.
Haun died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 in Weatherford.
Born in Frisco, on April 2, 1916, he married Johnnie Ruth Pennington on May 13,
1939. The Hauns made their home in Rhome for almost 50 years. He worked at
Burris Mills and owned Haun Plumbing and Electric Company in Rhome. He moved to
Weatherford in 1991.
Haun was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rhome until 1991 and was a
charter member of the Fairview Community Club. He was an active member of the
church and a Sunday school teacher. When he moved to Weatherford, he joined the
First Baptist Church there.
Arlis was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers, and a sister.
He is survived by a daughter, Dixie Henson and husband, Kenneth; a grandson,
Danny Henson and wife, Kalynne; and two great-grandsons, Kale and Keaton Henson.
The family requests donations to be made to Boy Scout Troop 75 in Weatherford by
calling (817) 613-9702, St. Jude’s Hospital, Alpha-Omega Hospice or the
charity of choice.
Published Sunday, October 28, 2007
Hebisen, Ray Oscar
1920-2007
A private service was held for Ray Oscar Hebisen, 86, of Paradise. Burial was at
Cottondale Cemetery. The Rev. Craig Erb officiated.
Hebisen died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, in Decatur.
Born May 5, 1920, in Wichita Falls, he was retired from the military. He served
with the U.S. Army during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He
was a longtime caretaker of Cottondale Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vesta May (Coffman) Hebisen.
He is survived by his companion, Ruby Farley of Decatur, and two sisters-in-law,
Reba Drennan of Fort Worth and Frances Nesmith of Wichita Falls.
Published Sunday, April 8, 2007
Heithecker, Sherry Lynn
1962-2007
Graveside service for Sherry Lynn Heithecker, 45, of Decatur was Nov. 20 at
Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1 in Bridgeport.
Heithecker died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at her home in Decatur.
Born Nov. 4, 1962, in Lawton, Okla., to James Raney and Nancy Morgan, she was a
homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Kirk Heithecker of Decatur; a son, Brenton Cook
of Texarkana, Ark.; a daughter, Nichole Cook of Lubbock; and father, James Raney
of Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Kirk Heithecker, Greg Pannell, Nicholas Pannell and Brenton
Cook.
Published Thursday, November 22, 2007
Hensley, Riley James
2007
Private funeral services were planned for Riley James Hensley, the infant son of
Blake and Heather Hensley of Denton.
Riley died Oct. 24, 2007, in Decatur. He was born the same day in Decatur.
He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Melvin and Jana Hensley of Odessa,
Gail Matthews of Alvord and Rusty Matthews of Alabama; great-grandparents, Jane
and James Colburn of Quitman, Casey O’Bannion of Alvord and Jewell Homes of
Aubrey; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Published Sunday, November 4, 2007
Hesteande, Casie Jane
2007
Casie Jane Hesteande, an infant, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, in Decatur. A
private service was held.
Hesteande was born Sept. 11, 2007, to Cody Shay Hesteande and Tracy Marie Webb,
both of Azle.
Survivors include her parents; grandparents Christy Webb, James Webb, Donna
Hesteande, Rusty Hesteande all of Azle; and great grandparents Evelyn Medlin and
Jo Reed, both of Azle.
Published Sunday, September 16, 2007
Hickey, Jeanne C.
1922-2007
Graveside service for Jeanne C. Hickey, 84, of Bridgeport was April 10 at
Woodland Cemetery in Paris. The Rev. James McLeod officiated.
Hickey died Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born Aug. 29, 1922, in Bradford, Penn., to Frank and Mildred Cristman Ludwig,
she was a retired payroll clerk for the U.S. Navy in Port Hueneme, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William “Bill” Hickey;
a brother, Jack Ludwig; and two sisters, Barbara Stevens and Shirley Dahl.
She is survived by a brother, Dick Ludwig and wife, Diana, of Oxnard, Calif.
Published Thursday, April 12, 2007
Hicks, Carmeletta ‘Tootsie’ O.
1958-2007
Funeral for Carmeletta “Tootsie” O. Hicks, 49, of Decatur, was to be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Calvary Baptist Church in Bowie, with the Rev. Mike
Henson officiating. Interment was to be at Salona Cemetery.
Hicks died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, in Houston.
Born March 20, 1958, to Coy and Lola Gwin Wadsworth in Bowie, she married Paul
Hicks Dec. 30, 1978, at Central Baptist Church in Bowie. She graduated from
Bowie High School and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Janelle Roberts.
She is survived by her husband, Paul, of Decatur; sons, Jesse Hicks of Decatur
and Jeremy Hicks of Denton; brothers, Jimmy Wadsworth and Joe Wadsworth of
Bowie; sisters, Sue Ann Lyons of Bowie and Merle White; grandchildren, Jesse
Hicks Jr., Tyler James Hicks Jr., Kara Elaine Hicks, Kristopher Lee Hicks and
Kasepine Hicks.
Published Thursday, November 22, 2007
Hicks, George
1947-2007
Funeral for George Madison Hicks Jr., 60, of Decatur is at 10 a.m. Thursday,
Aug. 16, 2007, at Coker-Hawkins Chapel in Decatur with the Rev. Buddy Ward
officiating. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. at Andice Cemetery.
Hicks died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio.
Born Aug. 3, 1947, in Liberty Hill to George Madison and Juanita Nichols Martin,
he was a retired union Post Office representative. He married Dianne Dryer in
Houston.
He was preceded in death by his wife.
He is survived by companion, Beth Ann Stutts of Decatur; a sister, Nancy
Culpepper and husband, Leroy, of Azle; a brother, James Hick and wife, Melody,
of Keller; step-father, Bill Martin of Saginaw; nephew, Scott Hicks of Tulsa,
Okla.; nieces, Lindsey Boggs of North Richland Hills and Missy Harris of Azle;
great-nieces Alexis and Makenzi Harris of Azle.
Published Thursday, August 16, 2007
Hicks, Robert Howard
1935-2007
Memorial service for Robert Howard Hicks, 71, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 24, at First Baptist Church in Alvord. Bill Cleveland was to
officiate.
Hicks died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in Decatur.
Born June 8, 1935, in Dryden, N.Y., he was a welder for Larwel Industries and
Wise Welding. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force and was a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Estalla Banta, and a son, James
Copeland.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Charlotte Hicks; five sons, John Deweese,
Karl Deweese, Jerry Copeland and wife, Jaime, Frank Copeland and wife, Linda,
and Mikel Hicks; two daughters, Charlotte Steele and Charlotte Fitzgerald and
husband, Billy; a daughter-in-law, Paula Talley; 16 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, March 25, 2007
High, Jesse Milton
1914-2007
Funeral for Jesse Milton High, 92, formerly of Justin, will be at 10 a.m.,
Friday May 4, at the Justin Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Justin
Cemetery. The Rev. Jason Sadler will officiate the service. Visitation will be
before the funeral from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the church.
High died Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Southern Knights Assisted Living Home in
Tomball.
Born Dec. 3, 1914, to Earl and Martha High, he had recently relocated to Tomball
to be near family. He was a lifelong resident of Justin, where he spent his life
operating the farm where he was raised. He was a member of the Justin Baptist
Church, Farm Bureau of Denton County and the Cattleman’s Association. He
attended and played football at Decatur Baptist College and was an advocate of
public education and a supporter of the Northwest Independent School District.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jan Michael, who died at birth, and wife,
Martha Pennington.
He is survived by two sons, Benny C. High and wife, Nancy, of Woodstock, Ga.,
and Manuel R. High and wife, Jackie, of Spring; six grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be to the Justin Baptist Church, 402 West 8th St., Justin, Texas
76247 or Metroport Meals on Wheels, P.O. 204, Roanoke, Texas 76262.
Published Thursday, May 3, 2007
Hines, Ted Norman
1938-2007
Memorial service for Ted Hines, 69, of Rhome was Wednesday, Sept. 5. 2007, at
Newark Church of Christ.
Hines died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at his home.
Born Jan. 29, 1938, in Matador to Clay and Jimmie Hines, he was a self-employed
carpenter.
He is survived by his sons, Tracy Hines and wife, Debi, of Decatur, Kevin Hines
of Dallas and Ty Hines and his wife, Crystal, of Fort Worth; a daughter, Kim
Hines; grandchildren, A.J., Whitney, Bryce and C.C.; his sisters, Norma Bryant
and Shirley Meadows, both of Dallas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Sunday, September 9, 2007
Hixson, Charles Oliver
1913-2007
Graveside service for Charles Oliver Hixson, 93, of Decatur will be at 3 p.m.
Monday, July 30, 2007, at Oaklawn Cemetery with Gerre Joiner officiating.
Hixson died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Lewisville.
Born Dec. 8, 1913, in Chalk Mountain to Anderson and Elizabeth West Hixson, he
retired from the maintenance department of the San Antonio schools. He married
Doris Fest May 20, 1937, in San Antonio. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S.
Army and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Wise County Veterans and
the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife; sons, Les Hixson of Lewisville and Chuck Hixson and
wife, Roxanne, of Dallas; granddaughters Shelley Johnson, Jenni Hixson and
Natalie Heskett; great-granddaughters Reese Johnson and Carly Johnson; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Johnson, Tim Heskett, Jim Richards, Roland
Davis and Jim Archer.
Published Sunday, July 29, 2007
Hobbs, Donna Barbara Chambers
1933-2007
Memorial service for Donna Barbara Chambers Hobbs, 74, of Crowley was to be
Wednesday, May 30, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel at St. Francis Village in Crowley
with the Rev. Ken Parlin officiating. Her body was cremated.
Hobbs died Friday, May 25, 2007, in Crowley.
Born Febr.14, 1933, in Fort Worth, she was an x-ray technician and a member of
St. Francis Protestant Church. She enjoyed reading, sewing and traveling.
She was preceded in death by husband C.A. Hobbs.
She is survived by a son, Michael Chambers and wife Jana; a daughter, Sondra
Wacasey and husband Rick of Decatur; brothers, Jack, Johnny and Jimmy Rust; and
grandchildren, Brian and Chris Wacasey, Zachary Lobdel and Missy Chambers.
Memorials may be sent to Sondra Wacasey at 1907 W. Bus. 380 in Decatur.
Published Thursday, May 31, 2007
Hobson, William Chandos, Jr.
1922-2007
Funeral for William Chandos Hobson Jr., 85, of Fort Worth was to be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at Rosemont Church of Christ. Burial was to follow at Greenwood
Memorial Park.
Hobson died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born Aug. 15, 1922, in Decatur, to Chan and Mattie Hobson, he graduated from
Decatur High School as valedictorian and served in the U.S. Navy during World
War II. He was a member of Rosemont Church of Christ.
In 1974 he and his wife, Joyce LeFan Hobson, started Beco Service Inc., an air
conditioning and heating business where he served as owner and president for 32
years. He was a certificate member of R.S.E.S. and a lifetime member of ASHRAE.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 2000.
He is survived by two sons, William C. “Bill” Hobson III and wife, Susan, of
Palmer and John Hobson of Perrin; a daughter, Chanda Harville and husband,
Bruce, of Fort Worth; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were to be Bill Bell, Chris Koonce, Patrick Jackson, Jason Norris,
Robert Ramos and Mike Turner and the employees of Beco Service Inc. Honorary
pallbearer was to be Rick Aguirre.
Published Sunday, October 28, 2007
Hodges, Ronald Wayne ‘Ronnie’
1942-2007
Funeral for Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Hodges, 65, of Alvord was June 14 at First
Baptist Church in Alvord. The Rev. Bill Cleveland officiated. Burial was in
Hopewell Cemetery.
Hodges died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in Alvord.
Born May 2, 1942, in Decatur to Earl Lee and Beulah Kuykendall Hodges, he was an
oilfield consultant.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Hodges, and an infant brother.
Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Pollard and husband, Mark, of Alvord and
Janet Beard and husband, Scotty, of Tarskerwood, Ark.; a son, Len Hodges of
Houma, La.; his former wife, Jan Hodges; grandchildren Adrienne Hodges, David
Hodges, Paul Beard, Chris Beard, Cody Beard, Nikki Beard and Lindsey Pollard;
brothers, Royce Hodges and wife, Cotton, of Alvord and Jimmy Hodges and wife,
Melba, of Irving; and sisters, Thelma Clower of Alvord and Anita Hale and
husband, Gene, of Jacksboro.
Pallbearers were Paul Beard, Cody Beard, Chris Beard, Rodney St. John, Johnny
Baker and Mike McGar.
Published Sunday, June 17, 2007
Hogue, Glen Eugene
1936-2007
Graveside service for Glen Eugene Hogue, 70, of Bellevue was Friday at the
Vashti Cemetery. Gerre Joiner officiated.
Hogue died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Feb. 17, 1936, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Charles Francis Hogue and Pearl
Dillo, he worked in the oilfield industry as a tool pusher.
He is survived by a daughter, Glenda Brown and husband, Mike, of Odessa; a son,
Glen Hogue Jr. of Odessa; five grandchildren, Josh, Jessica, Samantha, Christy
and Michelle; and several brothers and sisters.
Published Sunday, February 18, 2007
Holland, William P. ‘Mr. Bill’,
Jr.
1927-2007
Funeral for William P. “Mr. Bill” Holland, Jr., 80, of Decatur will be at 2
p.m. Friday, May 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Burial
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Earth Cemetery. Dr. Thomas Brumett will
officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral
Home in Decatur.
Holland died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Watauga.
Born April 21, 1927, he was a farmer. He was a member of the Lion’s Club and
was called Decatur High School’s No. 1 fan by students, teachers,
administrators, coaches and parents.
He is survived by a son, Craig Holland and wife, Linda; two daughters, Debbie
Rife and husband, Howard, and Pam Holland; a sister, Joyce Brantley; four
grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be Hal Reese, Tim Woodruff, Alan White, Eric Seal, Ronnie
Walker and Mike Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the First United
Methodist Church men’s Sunday school class.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the First United
Methodist Church of Decatur.
Published Thursday, May 17, 2007
Hollis, Vera Oleta
1928-2007
Graveside service for Vera Oleta Hollis, 79, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28, at Preskitt Cemetery with the Rev. Phillip Yoder
officiating.
Hollis died Sunday, March 25, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Feb. 4, 1928, in Petrolia to Benjamin and Rosie (Mitchell) Patterson, she
was a homemaker. She married Amos Lee Hollis on Jan. 1, 1946, in Henrietta.
She was preceded in death by her husband; five brothers, Jewel, Lloyd, Melvin,
Orville and James; and a sister, Molea.
She is survived by two sons, Richard Hollis and wife, Charlene, of Cypress and
Kevin Hollis and wife, Bryann, of Weatherford; two daughters, Vicky McGuire and
husband, Bill, of Burleson and Mitzi Reaves and husband, Scott, of Decatur;
grandchildren, Honor Anguiano, Drew Hollis, Michael McGuire, Terry McGuire,
Kevin Hollis II, Chloe Hollis, Alicia Hill, Ami Harvey, Jason Anderson, Casey
Dee Anderson, Joni Reyes, and Karley and Brock Reaves; and great-grandchildren,
Cooper and Mason Anguiano, Christopher and Korbin Hill, Michael Jason McGuire,
Tristen Hill, Kaylee Gould, Chelsea and Rylee Harvey, Andrew McGuire, Michael
Keeton, Scott McGuire, Jonathan and Jessica McGuire, and Alyssa and Christopher
Jones.
Pallbearers were to be Drew Hollis, Terry McGuire, Michael McGuire, H. Tray
Hill, Nick Anguiano and Mario Reyes.
Published Thursday, March 29, 2007
Houchins, Eldon L. ‘Doc’
1910-2007
Funeral for Eldon L. “Doc” Houchins, 96, of Bridgeport was to be at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 2, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial was to be at
Wilson Prairie Cemetery. Ray Cook Jr. and Joe Richardson were to officiate.
Visitation was to be from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Houchins died Monday, April 30, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born Nov. 29, 1910, in Bridgeport to Henry and Olivia (Brown) Houchins, he was a
retired barber who married Edith Maurine Doggett on June 23, 1956. He worked at
Swift Packing Company for 20 years and when Swift sold in 1960, he went to
school to become a barber. In 1978, Houchins donated the land for the Carpenter
Street Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maurine Houchins of Bridgeport.
Pallbearers were to be Eddie Houchins, Jim Pewitt, Leon Dethloff, Billy Boone,
Robert Stanfield and Kenneth Daughtery.
Published Thursday, May 3, 2007
Houchins, Maurine
1916-2007
Funeral for Maurine Houchins, 91, of Bridgeport was to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 28, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. Joe Hanley and Ray Cook were to officiate.
Burial will follow at Wilson Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11
a.m. at the funeral home.
Houchins died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born March 13, 1916, in Revenna to John Winfield and Lela Duckworth Doggett, she
was a member of the Carpenter Street Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Leroy Houchins; two brothers,
Robert L. John Worth and J.R. D oggett; and a sister, Lena Alice Head.
She is survived by a brother, Edgar Doggett of Sherman; a sister, Mary Frances
Billings of McGregor; and a brother-in-law, Lowell Head of Kentucky.
Pallbearers were to be Bill Boone, Jim Pewitt, Leon Dethloff, Joe Richarson,
Jeff Stanley and Randy Stanley.
Published Thursday, November 29, 2007
Howell, Eula Mae
1920-2007
Funeral for Eula Mae Howell, 87, of Denton, was Nov. 19 at the First Baptist
Church in Denton, with the Rev. Cliff Feeler officiating. Burial was at Paradise
Cemetery.
Howell died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born June 4, 1920, in Bridgeport to Thomas Robert and American Josephine
Anderson, she married Earl Milton Howell Aug. 3, 1941, in Paradise.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Denton.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Bailey and husband, Pat, of Weatherford;
son, Jack Howell and wife, Toni, of Denton; brothers, Ray Anderson of Granbury,
Shirley Anderson of Fort Worth; four grandchildren, Chris Howell and wife,
Cindy, Jill Howell, Troy Mars and wife, Paula, Traci Hall and husband, Terry;
five great-grandchildren, Shelby Howell, Taylor Howell, Emma Mars, Avery Mars
and Ashley Hall.
Published Thursday, November 22, 2007
Huddleston, James Floyd
1923-2007
Funeral for James Floyd Huddleston, 83, of Boyd was to be at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 17, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church No. 2 in Keeter. The Rev.
Dale Noska, assisted by the Revs. Robert Baker and James D. Arrington, was to
officiate. Burial was to be at Boyd Cemetery.
Huddleston died Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Decatur.
Born April 7, 1923, in Park Springs, he was a retired furniture builder. He was
a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church No. 2 in Keeter, the Boyd Masonic
Lodge No. 479 and the Order of the Eastern Star, Boyd Lodge No. 897. He lived in
Boyd since 1960.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Cecil Huddleston and a
sister, Opal Lough.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Helen Huddleston of Boyd; a son, Bill
Huddleston and wife Pam of Decatur; a grandson, Chad Huddleston and wife Kristen
of Decatur; a granddaughter, Kimberly Huddleston of Decatur; a brother,
Richardson Huddleston of Chico; and a sister, Juanita Boyett of Wichita Falls.
Pallbearers were to be Richard Newberry, Patrick Newberry, Gus Arrington, Keith
Husley, Bud Pitts and Shawn Burkett. Honorary pallbearers were to be members of
the Pleasant Grove men’s Sunday school class.
Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church No. 2, P.O. Box 1539
Boyd, Texas 76023.
Published Sunday, March 18, 2007
Hudson, Edgbert Thomas
1918-2007
He suffered daily beatings by the Japanese. He endured the pain of maggots in
his toe to ward off gangrene in his ulcerated foot. After months of building a
railroad and bridges by hand in the jungle, he felt his clothes disintegrate
from his body. Upon his return home, he battled malaria and depression. Edgbert
Thomas Hudson, 89, is now at peace.
Wise County's last surviving member of Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion,
131st Field Artillery of the 36th Division, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at his
home on Lake Bridgeport.
The 400 soldiers from Wise County, Jacksboro, Wichita Falls and Abilene became
known as the Lost Battalion. Their whereabouts was unknown for 3 1/2 years as
prisoners of war of the Japanese on Java. Their experience has been chronicled
in books and movies. Ed Hudson lived those experiences and was among the lucky
few who returned home to tell about it. Like his comrades, he found it difficult
to relive those 3 1/2 years but later found the strength to talk through annual
reunions of the Lost Battalion.
In a 2005 interview in the Wise County Messenger, Hudson described his survival
tactics:
"I lived it six months at a time. I survived through courage and
determination...that's the key to most anything."
Hudson never took his freedom for granted.
"People talk about freedom and why we're in Iraq. You get it taken away
from you and you realize how important it is to you," he said in the
interview.
Hudson returned to his hometown of Bridgeport after the war, raised a family and
built a successful business.
He was born Sept. 22, 1918, in Bridgeport to Thomas N. and Annie N. Woodard
Hudson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Mae Green and his
brother, Chesley Hudson.
He married Bettye Leonard on Oct. 30, 1992, in Fort Worth. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church in Bridgeport, the Disabled American Veterans and the
Wise County Veterans Group. He was a retired 25-year member of the Bridgeport
Volunteer Fire Department and was the retired owner and operator of Hudson
Butane of Bridgeport.
His fellow veterans from the Wise County Veterans Group were to provide military
honors at his funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home. The Rev.
Melvin Clay was to officiate. Burial was to follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Pallbearers were to be Jeff Green, Tim Green, Larry Green, Gary Green, Tony
Green, Todd Milligan, Lt. Col. Derek Foreman and Leslie Oates.
He is survived by his wife; sons, James Thomas "Tommy" Hudson and wife
Pamela, Robert Don "Bob" Hudson and wife Marcy; grandsons, Andrew
Thomas Hudson and wife Brandy, Adam Thomas Hudson and Seth Douglas Hudson;
granddaughter, Meredith D'Nee Hudson; great-grandchildren, Cade and Cassidy
Hudson; sister, Earline Virginia Burdick; stepson, Billy Jack Foreman and wife
Sherrill; step-grandsons, Lt. Col. Derek Foreman and wife Ronda, Mike Smith and
wife Tara and John Leonard Judge; step-granddaughter, Misten Elise Milligan and
husband Todd; step-great-grandchildren, Andy and Vivianne Foreman, Ian and Maryn
Milligan, Hayden and Dawson Smith; and numerous other family members.
Published Thursday, October 25, 2007
Hunn, Mark William
1963-2007
Graveside service for Mark William Hunn, 44, of Houston and formerly of Wise
County, was Jan. 29 at Aurora Cemetery. The Rev. Craig Erb officiated.
Hunn died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2007, in Houston.
Born Jan. 23, 1963, in Minot, N.D., to Russell and Marilyn (Davis) Hunn, he was
a computer network engineer associated with Duke Energy since 1999. He grew up
in Dallas and graduated from Pearce High School. He attended Texas Tech
University. He met his wife, Tracy Brooks Hunn in San Diego and they enjoyed
traveling to the beach and mountains, restoring classic Mustangs and attending
operas.
He is survived by his wife of Houston; his parents of Dallas; two brothers, John
Hunn and wife, Terry, of Hickory Creek and Scott Hunn and wife, Piper, of
Rowlett; a nephew, Chandler and a niece, Macyn.
Published Thursday, February 1, 2007
Hunter, Pauline Beulah Judge
1927-2007
Funeral for Pauline Beulah Judge Hunter, 79, of Boyd will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
March 29, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Boyd. The Revs. Rudy Alderete
and Dave Lindgens will officiate. Burial will be at Boyd Cemetery. Visitation
was to be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Hunter died Sunday, March 25, 2007, in Azle.
Born April 5, 1927, in Rhome to Arch and Florence (Powers) Judge, she was a
homemaker. She married John Casper Hunter on Feb. 26, 1949, in Mineral Wells.
She was a member of Cornerstone Church. She taught Sunday school and worked in
both the Boyd and Azle school districts.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Curtis and Albert Judge.
She is survived by her husband of Boyd; three sons, Charles Hunter and wife,
Yolanda, of San Antonio, Louis Paul Hunter and wife, Betty, and Alton E. Hunter
and wife, Vicki, all of Boyd; eight grandchildren, Michael, James, Justin,
Jacob, Linda, Beth, Jennifer and Jessica; eight great-grandchildren; a brother,
Arch Judge Jr.; and a sister, Opal Hawkins.
Pallbearers will be Michael Fletcher, Justin Hunter, Jacob Hunter, Robert
Rodriguez, Jeffrey Burch and Milton Heimlich.
Published Thursday, March 29, 2007
Hunter, Raymond Paul
1942-2007
Funeral for Raymond Paul Hunter, 64, of Bowie was April 6 at Heritage Family
Funeral Home Chapel in Bowie. The Rev. Jeff Tackett officiated. Burial was at
Briar Creek Cemetery.
Hunter died Monday, April 2, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born July 18, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to Raymond and Elsie Hunter, he retired
as a computer analyst with State Reserve Life Insurance. He was a member of the
Wichita Falls Rabbit Club and the American Rabbit Breeders Association. He
married Hazel Blackmer in 1963 in Phoenix, Ariz.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Rob Hunter and wife, Trisha, Ron Hunter
and wife, Dianna, and Ric Hunter and wife, Lori; a daughter, Marjorie Hunter; a
brother, Carl Hunter; a sister, Ardath Hunter; and nine grandchildren.
Published Sunday, April 8, 2007
Hutchison, Holly Lindsey Marie
2007
Graveside service for Holly Lindsey Marie Hutchison, infant daughter of Sgt.
Donald and Alicia Hutchison of Fort Belvoir, Va., will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
March 7, at Sycamore Cemetery in Wise County with Deberry Funeral Home of Denton
officiating.
Hutchison died Friday, March 2, 2007, in Bethesda, Md.
She was born March 2, 2007, in Bethesda.
She was preceded in death by an aunt, Lindsey Marie Lavender.
She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Debbie Yeary, William and Reta
Owen, Butch Lavender and Sam Barkheimer; and great-grandparents, Vernon and
Maggie Love, Juliet Bell, Gene and Martha Rodgers and Vernon and Marie Pollock.
Published Sunday, March 4, 2007
Ingram, Angela
1978-2007
Funeral for Angela Ingram, 28, of Garland was April 19 at North Hills Funeral
Home. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. Robert Waller officiated.
Ingram died Monday, April 16, 2007, in Dallas.
She was born Sept. 16, 1978, in Fort Worth to Jan and Steve Ingram. Her family
is formerly of Wise County.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Paul Wallace and Norman Ingram.
She is survived by her parents; a brother, Paul Ingram; and grandmothers, Ann
Wallace and Jeanie Ingram.
Published Sunday, April 22, 2007
Ironmonger, Lee
1949-2007
Memorial for Lee Ironmonger, 58, of Decatur was to be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April
25, at Calvary Baptist Church in Decatur. The Rev. Tim Staub was to officiate.
Ironmonger died Sunday, April 22, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Jan. 15, 1949, in Hugo, Okla., to Hubert Pigg and Ruby Cleary, he was a
concrete superintendent. He married Valerie Tonn on Dec. 13, 1985, in Durant,
Okla. He enjoyed riding four-wheelers, water skiing and Harley-Davidson
motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Cooper, and a son, Kevin
Ironmonger.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Valerie Ironmonger of Decatur; three
daughters, Lynae Ironmonger of Decatur, Deana Shirley and husband, Clint, of
Fort Worth, and Rachelle Moreno and husband, Chris, of Arlington; a son, Wesley
Ironmonger and wife, Tammy, of Fort Worth; two brothers, Danny Pigg and wife,
Pat, and Johnny Ironmonger; and six grandchildren.
Published Thursday, April 26, 2007
Jackson, Audra
1923-2007
Funeral for Audra Jackson, 40, of Sunset was Aug. 29 at First Baptist Church in
Sunset. The Rev. Charles Cleary officiated. Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery.
Born Jan. 24, 1967, to Audy and Betty Andreasen Jackson in Bowie, she graduated
from Bowie High School in 1985, was a secretary and a member of the First
Baptist Church in Sunset.
She was preceded in death by her father.
She is survived by three children, Kasey Van Hoose, Bailie Samford and Brandon
Aeling, all of Sunset; three sisters, Brenda Adams of Sunset, Pam Demases of
Boyd and Lori Donald of Decatur; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Sunday, September 2, 2007
Jackson, Bobbie J.
1934-2007
Funeral for Bobbie J. Jackson, 73, of Boyd was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
28, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Jonas Bohlin and Robin Bohlin were
to officiate. Burial was to follow at Aurora Cemetery.
Jackson died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at her home in Boyd.
Born July 9, 1934, in Menard to Virgil and Ida Lindsey Waldrop, she married
Doyle Albert Jackson Dec. 26, 1957, in Ardmore, Okla. She was a member of
Fullness in Christ Church in Fort Worth.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Orbray and Billy Wayne Waldrop; and
four sisters, Dorothy Pearson, Virginia McMullen, Francis Waldrop and Juanita
Pearl Myers.
Pallbearers were to be David Cansler, Bill Cansler, Pete Longton, Kevin
Robinson, Allen Mitchell, Todd Webb, Steven Dove and Bill Willard.
Published Thursday, November 29, 2007
Jenkins, H.M. ‘H’
1918-2007
Graveside service for H.M. “H” Jenkins, 88, of Paradise was to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 6, at West Bridgeport Cemetery. The Rev. Eddie Milligan was to
officiate with a flag presentation conducted by the North Texas Honor Guard.
Jenkins died Monday, June 4, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born June 19, 1918, in Chico to Sidney O. and Gertrude Owens Jenkins, he was a
retired farmer and Wise County Precinct 4 employee. He was a U.S. Army Airforce
Veteran serving in WWII and a member of the Cottondale Baptist Church and the
American Legion.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Jeep, Wesley and Jimmy Jenkins; and
sisters, Vera Fay Boring and Hazel Sheffield.
He is survived by a son, Mike Jenkins of Paradise; grandchildren, Jana Worley
and husband Lee of Boyd, and Matt Jenkins and wife Toni of Paradise;
great-grandchildren, Kelan, Kutler, Kolson, Blane and Brock; sister, Ruth
Narramoore; brothers, Red Jenkins and Bo Jenkins; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers were to be David Jenkins, Bubba Jenkins, Clayton Green, Levi Taylor,
Benjamin Taylor and Bud Bishop and honorary pallbearers, Kelan Jenkins, Kutler
Jenkins, Kolson Jenkins, Blane Worley and Brock Worley.
Published Thursday, June 7, 2007
Jennings, Allene
1926-2007
Graveside service for Allene Jennings, 81, of Bridgeport will be at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 14, at East Bridgeport Cemetery with the Rev. James Thompson
officiating. Visitation will be Thursday before the service.
Jennings died Sunday, June 10, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born Feb. 21, 1926, in Haskell County to Charlie and Ollie McDaniel Steele, she
was a retired cook.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, R.C. Jennings; a daughter,
Doris Marie Smith; a son, Robert Joe Payne; three sisters, Julia Hargrove, Lena
Mae Cole and Virginia Brinegar; a brother, Charles Steele; and two grandsons.
She is survived by three daughters, Mary Mireles and husband, Genaro, of Bowie,
Louise Warren and husband, Freddie, of Springtown and Betty Jones of Bridgeport;
and a son, Lloyd Payne and wife, Vina, of Borger.
Pallbearers will be Genaro Mireles, Valentin Mireles, Jose Mireles, Joshua
Mireles, Cole Davis and Oscar Rangel.
Published Thursday, June 14, 2007
Johnson, Grover Thomas ‘Tommy’
1952-2007
Grover Thomas “Tommy” Johnson, 54, of Krum died Aug. 27, 2007, at his
residence. Funeral was Friday, Aug. 31, at Bolivar Baptist Church, with burial
at Jackson Cemetery.
Johnson was born Sept. 22, 1952, in Krum to Melvin and Omie Riley Johnson. He
graduated from Krum High School and attended Cooke County College and Howard
Payne. He married Joan Hachtel on June 6, 1970, in Slidell. He had retired from
Mitchell Energy after 20 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Johnson of Krum; son, Kyle Melvin Johnson of
Denton; sisters, Joyce Sauter of Krum, Wilma “Pete” Lang of Krum, Linda
George of Durant, Okla., and Marjorie “Mert” Woodward of Skellytown;
brothers, Donald Johnson and Raymond Johnson of Krum and Terry Johnson of
Anchorage, Alaska; and one grandson, Chase Thomas Johnson of Denton.
Memorials may be made to the Krum Public Library.
Published Thursday, September 6, 2007
Jones, Carol Irene
1923-2007
Funeral for Carol Irene Jones, 84, of Decatur was Dec. 14 at the Coker-Hawkins
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Jones died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, in Bentonville, Ark.
Born Feb. 11, 1923, in Pierre, S.D., to Arlo and Floy Brassfield, she married
John R. Jones on March 19, 1943, in Yuma, Ariz., and was a retired business
woman. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Decatur and was active in the
Meals-on-Wheels program in Dallas until she moved to Bentonville to be close to
her family.
She is survived by a son, John S. Jones and wife, Melissa, of Bentonville; three
daughters, JoLou Martinez and husband, Bob, of Parker, Ariz., Kandi Hill of
Judsonia, Ark., and Tammie Heeren and husband, John, of Arlington; two brothers;
two sisters; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Dusty Heeren, Jason Herrington, Justin Jones, Branson Jones,
John Heeren and Chris Keith.
Published Thursday, December 20, 2007
Jones, James ‘Jim’ Edward
1922-2007
Graveside service for James “Jim” Edward Jones, 84, will be at 2 p.m.,
Saturday, Nov. 3 at Willowpoint Cemetery.
Jones died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in Seminole, Okla.
Jones was born Sept. 18, 1922, to Clifford and Effie Jones in Bridgeport. He was
a rancher and longtime resident of Wise County.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Norma Jean Jones; stepchildren, Sherril
Jean, Mary Lou and Margie Sue of Texas and Jack Morgan of Oklahoma; daughter,
Phyllis Eisenman of Bridgeport, son, Glen Jones of Weatherford; sister, Faye
Harris of Andrews; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five
step-grandchildren.
Published Thursday, October 25, 2007
Jordan, Bonnie Lee Watson
1913-2007
Funeral for Bonnie Lee Watson Jordan, 93, of Bridgeport was Tuesday, March 6, at
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Decatur. The Rev. Don Spain officiated. Burial
followed at Oaklawn Cemtery.
Jordan died Friday, March 2, 2007, in Decatur.
Born May 21, 1913, in Decatur, she was a homemaker. She married Clifford
Herschel Watson on Sept. 26, 1931. She was a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church
in Haltom City.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years and a daughter, Virginia
Watson Harris.
She is survived by a son, Jimmy Watson of Bridgeport, and five grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren.
Published Thursday, March 8, 2007
Jordan, Joe A.
1937-2007
Funeral for Joe A. Jordan, 70, of Boyd will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept.
21, in Greenwood Chapel in Fort Worth. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at New
Hope Cemetery in Parker County. Visitation is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday
at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Jordan died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007.
Born March 3, 1937, in Childress to Raymond Consula Jordan and Viola Vaught
Jordan, he graduated from Kilgore College with a degree in horology in 1964. As
a watch maker and jeweler, he worked for Troy Vincent Jewelers and Weatherly
Clocks and retired from Edison’s Jewelers. He was a past member of the Tarrant
County Watchmaker’s Guild. He was also a bullrider.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Drinkard and brother, Thomas
Jordan.
Jordan is survived by his wife of 35 years, Charlotte Jordan; daughter, Cheryl
Jordan Pulliam; brothers, Wayland Jordan and wife, Ruth, of Guthrie and Raymond
Lewis Jordan and wife, Juanita, of Fort Worth; sister, Glenda Perkins and
husband, Alvie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Thursday, September 20, 2007
Joseph, Bonnie Jean
1932-2007
Graveside service for Bonnie Jean Joseph, 75, of Bridgeport will be at 9:45 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 31, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.
Joseph died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, in Decatur.
Born July 6, 1932, in San Antonio to Wallace and Elsie Burke Carson, she was a
retired librarian. She married Marion Allen Joseph Sept. 14, 1954, in San
Antonio.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Dorothy Bieniek.
She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Bertaut and husband Louis of Garland,
and Julie Joseph of Cartersville, Ga.; a son, John Joseph and wife Janine of
Cartersville; two grandsons, Benjamin and Christopher; and several nieces and
nephews.
Published Sunday, December 30, 2007
Joyce, Michelle
1965-2006
Funeral for Michelle Lyenette Joyce, 41, of Denton was Jan. 2 at Coker Funeral
Home Chapel in Decatur. Buddy Ward officiated. Burial followed at Bosley
Cemetery.
Joyce died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, in Dallas.
Born Oct. 10, 1965, in Fontana, Calif., to Mickey and Linda (Bosley) White, she
married Joseph Joyce Feb. 5, 1995, in Alvord. She was a cashier and bookkeeper
for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by three sons, Jeremy White of Haslet, Joshua White of Argyle
and Jeffery White of Hutchins, Kan.; one daughter, Jennifer Hicks of Denton; two
brothers, Robert Warner of Montrose, Colo. and Jerry Lockhart of Buna; a
grandmother, Peggy Tutt of Bridgeport; and five grandchildren.
Published Sunday, January 7, 2007
Keene, Gladys
1929-2007
Funeral for Gladys Wolfe Keene, 77, of Boyd was Friday at Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 2.
Keene died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in Boyd.
Born Sept. 11, 1929, she was a longtime resident of River Oaks.
She is survived by her husband, Spencer Keene; three daughters, Paula Moss and
husband, Sam, Patti Mark and husband, Randall, and Donna Keene; two brothers,
Charles F. Wolfe Jr. and George Wolfe; a sister, Mildred Hinkle; two
grandchildren, Preslee Keene and Katherine “Katie” Mark.
Published Sunday, April 15, 2007
Kees, Mary Virginia ‘Ginger’
1946-2007
Funeral for Mary Virginia “Ginger’ Kees, 60, of Decatur was to be at 11:30
a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, at Greenwood Chapel with entombment at Greenwood
Mausoleum in Fort Worth.
Kees died Friday, June 15, 2007.
Born Oct. 17, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., she was a graduate of VTI Academy of
Irving, earning certification as a medical and dental assistant. She was a
member of Victory Family Church in Decatur and a professional nanny.
She is survived by her husband, Lloyd A. Kees; two sons, Anthony “Tony” D.
Kees and wife, Susan, and Shawn A. Kees; two brothers, Denis Luttrell and wife,
Kathleen, and Glenn Luttrell and wife, Deanna; and a sister, Karen Luttrell.
Published Thursday, June 28, 2007
Kelley, Eva Jewell
1923-2007
Funeral for Eva Jewell Kelley, 84, of Cyprus was to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Oct. 17 at Coker-Hawkins Chapel, with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Kelley died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, in Tomball.
Born May 9, 1923, in Roanoke, she and her husband of 42 years, Jim Bill Kelley,
lived in Rhome until 1997 when she moved to the Houston area to be close to her
family.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by her son, Michael Wayne Kelley and wife, Nancy, of Houston;
granddaughter, Melissa Kelley of Houston; and sister, Idell Noah.
Published Thursday, October 18, 2007
Kernan, Jack, Dr.
1925-2007
Funeral for Dr. Jack Kernan, 81, of Decatur was Friday, Jan. 5, at Coker Funeral
Home Chapel with Luke Oyler officiating. Burial followed at Justin Cemetery.
Kernan died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007.
Born Aug. 22, 1925, in Hastings, Neb., to Bartholomew and Erma Kernan, he was a
general practice physician. He practiced medicine for more than 54 years in
Hobbs, N.M. He was in the United States Marines and received numerous medals,
including a purple heart during World War II. He married Carolyn Lee Triplett on
Dec. 28, 1973, in Las Vegas.
He is survived by his wife of Decatur; daughters, Kerri Mullins of New Jersey,
Lisa and Dwayne Hicks and Amy and Leslie Hester, all of Decatur; sons, Dr. John
Kernan and wife, Gay, of Hobbs, N.M., David Kernan of Houston, Andy and Jason
Kernan, both of Oklahoma, and John and Sonya Watkins of Duncanville; two
brothers, Bart Kernan of California and Jim Kernan of Seattle, Wash.; and 12
grandchildren.
Published Sunday, January 7, 2007
Kessler, Mary ‘Kay’
1920-2007
A private service will be held for Mary “Kay” Kessler, 86, of Paradise.
She died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, in Paradise.
Born April 3, 1920, in Lincoln, Neb., she was a retired switchboard operator and
a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Kessler, and her brother,
Raymond.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen M. Hoffman and husband, Jeff, and
Sandy Kessler, all of Paradise; and a niece, Gloria Friedrich and husband, Mike,
and their son, Matthew, of Shorewood, Ill.
Published Sunday, February 18, 2007
Khorsandi, Keivan
1924-2007
Graveside service for Keivan Khorsandi, 83, of Rhome, was Sept. 5 at Thurmond
Fairview Cemetery in Rhome. Mobed Vakil officiated.
Khorsandi died Sept. 4, 2007, in Rhome.
Born May 21, 1924, in Tehran, Iran, to Ardeshir and Shereen Khorsandi, she was a
homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jamshid Parvaresh, of Tehran; and a
son, Ardeshir Parvaresh of Abilene.
She is survived by two sons, Esfandiar Parvaresh and wife, Parichair, of Tehran,
and Khosrow Parvaresh and wife, Mary, of Rhome; a daughter-in-law, Marianna
Parvaresh, of Abilene; two granddaughters, Maynoush and Sarah; and three
grandsons Jamshid, Michael and Stephen.
Published Sunday, September 9, 2007
Kimball, Charles W. ‘Chuck’
1943-2007
Funeral for Charles W. “Chuck” Kimball, 64, of Chico will be at noon
Thursday, June 14, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at
DFW National Cemetery.
Kimball died Saturday, June 9, 2007, in Chico.
Born June 4, 1943, in Deming, N.M., to Guy W. and Annie Hartwell Kimball, he
retired from NCR and Getronics Corporation and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He
married Dianne Klein June 1, 1973, in Fort Worth.
He is survived by his wife; a son Rick Kimball and wife, Jodi, of York, S.C.;
daughters, Wendy Merritt and husband, Troy, Edwards of Royse City and Melinda
Merritt of Chico; grandchildren, Lorynne and Chase Edwards of Royse City and
Hutcheson Cheyne of Chico; mother, Annie “Bea” Ferguson of Tampa, Fla.;
brother, Gary Kimball and wife, Jauan, of Tampa; sister, Mary Ellen Hallstrom of
Ridgefield, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews.
Published Thursday, June 14, 2007
King, Barbara J. Fowler
1941-2007
Funeral for Barbara J. Fowler King, 66, of Alvord was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Dec. 5, at the Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur. The Rev. Dan
Sparkman was to officiate. Burial was to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 3
in Chico.
King died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Bowie.
Born June 28, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to Otto S. Fowler and Goldie Clover,
she was a nurse. She married C. B. King Jr. Sept. 4, 1972, in Weatherford.
She is survived by her husband of Alvord; three sons, Chris King of Alvord,
Keith King and wife, Holly, of Washington and Sammy King of San Angelo; and two
grandchildren, Christopher Dalton King and Carley Danielle King.
Pallbearers were to be Brent Parker, Larry Hicks, Glenn Carlton, Roy King,
Russell King and Vernon Forrester.
Published Sunday, December 9, 2007
King, John Edward
1942-2007
Graveside service for John King, 64, of Bridgeport was April 2 at Westside
Cemetery in Bridgeport. The Rev. Darrell Jennings Sr. officiated.
King died Saturday, March 31, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Aug. 12, 1942, in Bridgeport to Johnnie and Lena King, he married Brenda
Thomason on Oct. 26, 1958.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim King.
He is survived by his wife; two brothers, Billy King and Tommy King, both of
Bridgeport; a sister, Barbara Reed of Bridgeport; five sons, Myrl Thomason of
Louisana, and Edward King, Wayne King, and Danny King and wife, Sherry, all of
Bridgeport, and Brian King and wife, Amy, of Euless; two daughters, Vicki King
and Brandy DelAngel and husband, David, all of Bridgeport; 12 grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren.
Published Thursday, April 5, 2007
Kleam, Kenneth Wayne
1940-2007
Funeral for Kenneth Wayne Kleam, 66, of Bridgeport was Friday, Jan. 12, at Jones
Family Funeral Home with Chaplain Luke Oyler officiating. Burial was at East
Side Cemetery.
Kleam died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born April 7, 1940, in Smith County, he was an oil and gas regional salesman. He
was in the U.S. Army from 1963-1965.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Helen Kleam.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Kleam; three sons, Donald Kleam, Ronald Kleam
and wife, Betty, and William Jace Kleam; two brothers, Bob and Randy Kleam; and
a granddaughter, Kenloe Marie Kleam.
Pallbearers were Waymon Lewis Jr., Doug Hudson, Willie Garrett, Alan Baker,
Scotty Hale and Brandon McComis.
Published Sunday, January 14, 2007
Kostiw, Margaret G.
1923-2007
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Margaret G. Kostiw, 83, of
Boyd.
Kostiw died Monday, July 23, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Sept. 8, 1923, in Duluth, Minn., to Walter and Jenny Andler, she was a
retired waitress.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Lynn Scovell.
She is survived by her son, Thomas W. Kostiw of Boyd; two cousins, Patricia Ross
of Chicago, Ill., and Linda Larson of Minneapolis, Minn.; a sister, Delores
Boldt of Duluth; an aunt, Gladys Larson of Minneapolis; and a niece, Barbara
Becker of Sacramento, Calif.
Published Thursday, July 26, 2007
Kott, Vernon, Sr.
1944-2007
Funeral for Vernon Kott Sr., 63, of Paradise, was Dec. 11 at Hawkins Funeral
Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial was at Paradise Cemetery.
Kott died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Jan. 22, 1944, in Austin to Vernon and Lela Hollis Herrin, he was a prayer
minister for Kenneth Copeland Ministries for 27 years. He served in the U.S.
Airforce from 1961 to 1965 and married Kay Smith July 23, 1963, in Fort Worth.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Vernon Kott Jr., Brandon Kott and wife,
Michelle, and Travis Kott and wife, Stephanie, all of Paradise; a daughter,
Laurie Kott of Fort Worth; and five grandchildren, Breana, Kaylen, Savannah,
Kindal and Carter.
Published Thursday, December 13, 2007
Kurnes, Joyce Charlene
1952-2007
Funeral for Joyce Charlene Kurnes, 55, of Chico was Nov. 13 at Victory Baptist
Church in Park Springs. The Revs. Mark Autry and Kenneth Woods officiated.
Burial followed at Chico Cemetery.
Kurnes died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Dallas.
Born Sept. 11, 1952, in Lawton, Okla., to Harvey and Hattie Workman Rosson, she
was a homemaker and a member of Victory Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, Chris Rosson and wife, Melinda, of Crafton; two
daughters, Rose Fuller and husband, Preston, and Jenny Riddles and husband,
David, all of Chico; nine grandchildren, Kris, Klayton, P.J., Emily, Chase,
Kyler, Michael, Rustyn and Cambryn; a great-grandchild, Logan Ray; husband,
Robert Morton; mother, Hattie Sydor of Amarillo; four brothers, Roy, Stephen and
Troy Rosson and Stanley Capes; and two sisters, Janet Priest and Cynthia Sydor.
Pallbearers were Greg Ames, Craig Cowley, Ed Cowley, Randy York, Chester Fuller
and Butch McCain. Honorary pallbearers were Kris Anderson, Klayton Riddles, P.J.
Fuller, Chase Riddles, Kyler Riddles, Michael Rosson and Rustyn Fuller.
Published Thursday, November 15, 2007
Kwiatkowski, Jesse Charles
1991-2007
Funeral for Jesse Charles Kwiatkowski, 16, of Paradise will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 10, at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise. Burial will be at East
Side Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at Jones
Family Funeral Home, 1401 Halsell St. in Bridgeport.
Kwiatkowski died Monday, May 7, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born March 9, 1991, in St. Louis, Mo., to Charles and Erica Kwiatkowski, he was
a sophomore at Bridgeport High School.
He is survived by his parents of Paradise; a brother, Joshua Ledwidge; and a
grandmother, Marie Achziger.
Published Thursday, May 10, 2007
Lambert, Marshall David
1977-2007
Funeral for Marshall David Lambert, 29, of Decatur was April 24 at Coker-Hawkins
Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with Dr. Van Gardner
officiating.
Lambert died Thursday, April 19, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born Aug. 18, 1977, to David Gene Lambert and Sara Lynn Young, he was a truck
driver for Coffman Tank Trucks.
He is survived by his mother, Sara Young of Decatur; two children, Alex Lambert
and Anna Lambert, both of Decatur; his former wife, Crystie; a son, Matthew
Taylor of Cleburne; his father, David Lambert and wife, Carla, of Boyd; a
brother, Jonathan Lambert of Boyd; a sister, Carol Lambert of Boyd; and a
grandmother, Billie Lambert of Boyd.
Pallbearers were Forest Cartwright, Michael Minor, Roger Theayer, Tony Gildon,
Andy Gildon, Lee Everton, Gene Jennings and Allen Hill.
Published Thursday, April 26, 2007
Lambert, Mildred Estelle
1922-2007
Memorial for Mildred Estelle Lambert, 85, of Alvord will be scheduled at a later
date.
She died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Alvord.
Born Feb. 9, 1922, in Terrell to Thomas David Rankin and Frances Josephine
Royster, she married Ellis Lambert in 1980 in Mabank and was a homemaker.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda Armstrong of Alvord; a son, Benny Halford
and wife, Sabra, of Fairfield; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
and two sisters, Genece Lunsford of Los Angeles, Calif., and Tommie Shoulders of
Pleasant Grove.
Published Sunday, December 9, 2007
Lanier, Esther Marie Nall
1926-2007
Graveside service for Esther Marie Nall Lanier, 81, of Decatur was April 20 at
Cottondale Cemetery.
Lanier died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born April 14, 1926, in Paradise to William “Buck” Nall and Emmie Nall, she
was a retired banking secretary.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Viola Etheridge, Cleo Hayhurst and
Ruby Holland; a brother, Dub Nall; and a great-granddaughter, Hannah Joy
Eubanks.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Lanier; three sons, Roger Read and wife,
Linda, Rodney Read and wife, Robyn, and Robert Read; a daughter, Saundra Eubanks
and husband, J.R.; a brother, B.F. Nall; six grandchildren, Chad Eubanks, Tracy
Davis, Sarah Read, Jennifer Read, Will Read and Jake Read; and a great-grandson,
Zachary Eubanks.
Published Sunday, April 22, 2007
Largent, Jerry
1953-2007
Graveside service for Jerry Lee Largent, 53, of Bridgeport was to be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, at Chico Cemetery with the Rev. John Anderson
officiating.
Largent died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Oct. 24, 1953, in Fort Worth to Clarence and Vivian Goodwin Largent, he was
a truck driver. He married Yvonne Elaine Collins Dec. 3, 1999, in Parker County.
He was a member of The Church in Peaster.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and Charles Largent and a
sister, Glenda Pitus.
He is survived by his wife, Missy Largent, of Bridgeport; children, Daniel Galen
Largent and Jesse James Largent and wife, Ashley, all of Azle, Thomas Lindley
Largent of Bridgeport, Amanda Kay Largent of Chico, Richard A. Loller Jr. of
Hudson Oaks and Amber Pullin and husband, Cody, of Winnsboro; grandchildren,
Brooke, Corbitt and Katy Ann; brothers, Clarence Largent of Bridgeport and Monty
Largent of Azle; and a sister, Johnnie Schilo of Bridgeport.
Published Thursday, August 16, 2007
Larson, Donald J.
1920-2007
Funeral for Donald J. Larson, 87, of Fort Worth will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the
Independence Chapel at Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth.
Larson died Sunday, July 22, 2007.
Larson was born June 26, 1920, in Park Falls, Wis., to Chris and Mayme Larson.
He graduated from Park Falls High before attending Bradley University and later
joined the Army Air Corps, which became the U.S. Air Force. Larson married his
wife, Ady, in Vienna, Austria, in 1958.
Larson was proceeded in death by two sisters, Maxine Vining and Shirley Artibee.
He is survived by his wife, Ady Larson; son, Walter Larson of Vienna, Austria;
daughters, Heidi Metts and husband, Daryl, of Decatur and Kris Atwod and
husband, Jim, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Stephen, Shan, Sascha and Walter
Larson Jr., Rebecca, Eric, Timothy and Christopher Metts and Christian and
Jeffrey Atwood; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Ripken and Parker Larson; and many
nieces and nephews.
The family suggests donations be sent to the Cancer Education and Research
Foundation of Texas, 800 W. Magnolia, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102.
Published Thursday, July 26, 2007
Lawhorn, Curtis Wayne
1952-2007
Funeral for Curtis Wayne Lawhorn, 54, of Bridgeport was Feb. 20 at the First
United Methodist Church in Decatur. The Rev. Johnny Irish officiated. Burial
followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Lawhorn died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born Aug. 10, 1952, in Tyler, he was a salesman for Karl Klement Dodge in
Decatur. He was also a basic police officer, certified in 1992. He was a
graduate of Sam Houston State University and attended the First United Methodist
Church in Decatur.
He is survived by a brother, James Lawhorn of Granbury, and a sister, Jean
Lawhorn.
Pallbearers were Ralph Evans, Mike Wheat, Bill Moore, Gary Cox, Richie Buck and
Kevin Vines. Honorary pallbearers were Eddy Grundy, Leonard Fuhrmann and Forrest
Walker.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of choice.
Published Thursday, February 22, 2007
Laxton, Clara Kelly
1940-2007
Memorial service for Clara Kelly Laxton, 66, of Springtown will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 27, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jim Taylor will
officiate.
Laxton died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, in Springtown.
Born Nov. 2, 1940, in Monroe, La., to Bernice Avery Sr. and Lillian Dunbar
Kelly, she was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, James Troy Laxton; two
sons, John Troy and Joseph Todd Laxton; and a brother, Bernice Avery Kelly Jr.
She is survived by a son, James T. Laxton and wife, Sandra, of Frisco; a
granddaughter, Ashley Laxton of Frisco; and numerous nieces.
Published Thursday, January 25, 2007
Leamer, Robert Bruce
1926-2007
No service is planned for Robert Bruce Leamer, 81, of Decatur. He was cremated
at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. His cremains will be scattered in
the places he loved.
Leamer died Monday, April 23, 2007, at his home in Decatur.
Born April 18, 1926, in Philadelphia to Bruce and Lessie Leamer, he was a
retired engineer for TRW. He was a Lutheran. He married Joan Elizabeth Leamer in
La Mesa, Calif., on Sept. 10, 1949.
Leamer served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Hazelwood at the battle of Okinawa in
the Pacific in World War II and later was a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He
was a graduate of the University of Montana in Missoula. He was a certified
scuba diver, avid snow skier, reader and woodworker.
He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Leamer Jr., of Seattle, and a brother,
Bill Leamer.
He is survived by his wife of Decatur; one son, Jim Leamer of Spokane, Wash.; a
daughter, Sheryl Leamer of New Haven, Conn.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law,
Dick and Letty Stearns of Boyd; a nephew, Bruce Leamer of Long Beach, Calif.; a
granddaughter, Lily DiMuro of New Haven, Conn.; and a grandson, Lucas DiMuro of
Wilmington, Vt.
Published Thursday, April 26, 2007
Lee, Jesse Tucker
1977-2007
Graveside service for Jesse Tucker Lee, 29, of Denton will be at 2 p.m. Monday,
March 5, at Bolivar Cemetery in Bolivar. Vistation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday,
March 4, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Lee died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, in Denton.
Born May 10, 1977, in Denton, he was a roofer.
He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Smith of Bowie; his mother, Marsha
Smith; his father, Jesse Lee; a brother, Josh Hysom; two sisters, Christy
Paddack of Krum and Jennifer Hutson of Bellevue; and his grandmother, Fern Lee.
Published Sunday, March 4, 2007
Lee, Jesse Wayne
1980-2007
Funeral for Jesse Wayne Lee, 26, of Rhome will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15,
at the Newark Church of Christ. Bobby Boaldin will officiate. Burial will be at
Aurora Cemetery.
Lee died Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Denton County.
Born July 10, 1980, in Corpus Christi, he was a glazer with Haley Greer of
Dallas.
He is survived by his wife, Brandy Lee of Rhome; a son, Jarred Lee of Rhome; a
daughter, Megan Lee of Rhome; his parents, Jerry Wayne and Alice Lee of Rhome; a
sister, Jennifer Kurtz and husband, Bob, of Rhome; and a nephew, Jason Kurtz.
Pallbearers will be Rob Kurtz, Jason Black, Steven Hogue, Jarred Robertson,
Chalres Thompson and Nick Carpenter.
Memorials may be made in Brandy Lee’s name to Wells Fargo Bank in Rhome.
Published Thursday, March 15, 2007
Lefler, James Bradley
1923-2007
Funeral for James Bradley Lefler, 84, of Fort Worth was Tuesday, July 31, at
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Bethel Cemetery.
Lefler died Saturday, July 28, 2007.
Born Jan. 17, 1923, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to William and Ella Warne Lefler, he was
a retired land title examiner. He joined the Army in May 1945 at the Amarillo
Army Air Field Separation Base as a flight officer and had a great interest in
geneology. He married Lillie Maye Woolaver Feb. 6, 1965, in Decatur.
He is survived by his wife; daughters, Joy Hoyos of Houston and Shirley Swiger
and husband, Bill, of Arlington; sister, Lorraine Beadle of Pittsburgh; a
grandson, Brad Swiger; granddaughters, Debbie Ford and Christina Ebrahim; and
great-grandsons Justin and Daniel.
Pallbearers were Brian Ford, Brad Swiger, Mohammad Ebrahim, Wayne Woolaver,
Roger Johnson and Bill Swiger.
Published Thursday, August 2, 2007
Lester, Wendell Marion
1930-2007
Private funeral for Wendell Marion Lester, 77, of Decatur was Aug. 5 at Oaklawn
Cemetery.
Lester died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in Decatur.
Born May 15, 1930, in Comanche, Okla., to Marion and Wilma Ice Lester, he was a
self-employed restaurant, hotel and laundry owner. He married Mildred Phillips
in Love County in Oklahoma Sept. 22, 1997.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Lisa West and husband, Ray, and Kay
Ouchtaqalla and husband, Brahim, all of Arlington; a son, Michael Lewis and
wife, Kerstein, of Fort Worth; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a
brother, Edwin ‘Skippy’ Lester; a sister, Darlene Roper; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Published Sunday, August 12, 2007
Leverette, Jim
1928-2007
Funeral for Jim Leverette, 79, of Sherman was Thursday at Waldo Funeral Chapel
in Sherman. The Revs. Kevin George, Jake Leverette and Bill Knight, officiated.
Burial followed at West Hill Cemetery.
Leverette died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, in Sherman.
Born Jan. 12, 1928, in Bryan County, Okla., to Otis and Zona (Rolen) Leverette,
he graduated from Sherman High School and married Helen McAfee on Jan. 27, 1945.
He worked in the moving business for more than 30 years as the owner of
Leverette Transfer and Storage. He later worked for Johnson and Johnson,
retiring in June 1993. He served as a deacon for 51 years at Calvary Baptist
Church.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jason.
He is survived by his wife of Sherman; three daughters, Donna Groves and
husband, T.A., of Chico, Nancy Bernard and husband, Mike, and Pam Gurley and
husband, Jack, all of Sherman; a son, John Leverette of Sherman; eight
grandchildren, Kristi Byrd and husband, Alan, of Bridgeport, Chad Husky and
wife, Ronda, of Jacksboro, Malina Aleman and husband, Chico, Eric Bernard and
wife, Hollie, Jennifer Benedict and husband, Shane, Jathan Gurley, and Dakota
and Josh Leverette, all of Sherman; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Lillian Hardy and husband, Bill, of Garland and Brenda Nobles and husband,
Jackie, of Sherman.
Pallbearers were Eric Bernard, Jathan Gurley, Shane Benedict, Chico Aleman, Alan
Byrd, and Dakota and Josh Leverette. Honorary pallbearers were Doyle Barton,
Cecil Cordell, Charles Hines, Don Dannenberg, Steve Davis and Leonard Cox.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Bible Fund at 421 W. Moore,
Sherman, Texas 75090.
Published Sunday, February 18, 2007
Limon, Maria Elena
1969-2007
Mass of Christian burial for Maria Elena Limon, 37, of Bowie will be at 1 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 8, at St. William’s Catholic Church in Montague. The Rev. Stephen
Berg will officiate. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Rosary will be
recited at 6 p.m. in the Drawing Room of the White Family Funeral Home.
Limon died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, in Decatur.
Born June 8, 1969, in Mexico, she was employed as the head cook at the Hot
Skillet Restaurant in Alvord and was known for making the hottest hot sauce
around. She enjoyed listening to music and working in her rose garden.
She is survived by three children, Mellisa, Tony and Melina Limon, all of Bowie.
Memorials may be made to the Maria Limon Children’s Fund at any Legend Bank
location.
Published Sunday, January 7, 2007
Lindsey, John R.
1926-2007
Funeral for John R. Lindsey, 80, of Jacksboro was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May
5, at the First United Methodist Church of Jacksboro. Burial was to follow at
Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro. The Rev. David Weber was to officiate.
Lindsey died Wednesday, May 2, 2007, in Wichita Falls.
Born Aug. 24, 1926, in Jack County to Dave and Mary Evelyn (Walters) Lindsey, he
was a retired state district judge and a rancher. He married Carol Glendinning
on July 28, 1956, in Green Valley. He was a member of the Jacksboro First United
Methodist Church.
Lindsey was a World War II veteran and a founding member of the Jack County
Sheriff’s Posse. He was a member of the North Texas Council of Government, the
Jack County Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas Association, the Jacksboro
Chamber of Commerce, the local VFW, the Lions Club and the Texas and
Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He was an active supporter of the Long
Horn Council of the Boy Scouts. He held public offices as county attorney and
county judge of Jack County, district attorney of Jack, Parker and Wise
counties, was a state district judge and senior district judge.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Lindsey of Jacksboro; a daughter, Carolyn
Lindsey and husband, Walter Jones, of Cuervo, N.M.; a son, David Lindsey and
wife, Pam, of Strawn; two sisters, Jean Lindsey of Jacksboro and David Marie
Hunter of Jack County; and two grandchildren, Andrew Lindsey and Jonathan
Lindsey.
Published Sunday, May 6, 2007
Lipstreu, Nell
1926-2007
Graveside service for Nell Lipstreu, 80, of Springtown was to be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 7, at Springtown Cemetery.
Lipstreu died Monday, March 5, 2007, in Decatur.
Born June 9, 1926, in Goldthwaite to Gorman and Ila Knowles Baker, she grew up
in Denton and was employed by the Denton Phone Company. She married Bill
Lipstreu on May 23, 1947. They moved to Boyd in 1954 and to Springtown in 1970.
She was an employee of Mitchell Energy in Bridgeport.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mykel Blanchard; and a grandson, Eric
Damon Gromatzky.
She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Sandy Brown and husband, Richard, of
Boyd; and grandchildren, Donny and Barry Brown, both of Boyd.
Published Thursday, March 8, 2007
Lisby, Mylas Andrew
1922-2007
Funeral for Mylas Andrew Lisby, 84, was to be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19,
2007, at Biggers Funeral Chapel in Azle. Burial was to be in Boyd Cemetery.
Lisby died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007.
Born Nov. 19, 1922, in Newark, Lisby lived and went to school in Boyd until he
enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps. After working in Colorado on the
Red Rocks Amphitheater and Buffalo Bill’s grave projects, he came back to work
at Burrus Mills in Saginaw.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was discharged with the rank of
sergeant in December 1945. He married Mary Wills June 2, 1946. The couple had
three children and moved from Boyd to Fort Worth in 1957. He worked at Trinity
Portland Cement until his retirement in 1984. He and Mary loved to go fishing
and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Diane Lisby, Shirley White and
husband, Paul, and Les Lisby and wife, Jan; grandchildren, Andrew White and
wife, Sarah, Mark and Caleb White, Rachel Soria and husband, Victor, and Leanne
Lisby; great-granddaughter, Ava Joy Soria; brother, Hershel Lisby;
brother-in-law, Alfred Wenzel.
Memorials may be made to The Church in Fort Worth, P.O. Box 11221, Fort Worth,
TX 76110.
Published Thursday, September 20, 2007
Loper, Linda Kay
1947-2007
Memorial service for Linda Kay Loper, 59, of San Angelo will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel with burial at
Aurora Cemetery.
Loper died Monday, July 2, 2007, in San Angelo.
Born Sept. 23, 1947, in Seminole to L.M. and Thelma McCraken Pierce, she worked
in the food industry most of her life.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Pierce and a brother, Rex Pierce.
She is survived by her children, Shannon Long of San Angelo and Richard S. Dean
IV of Rhome; grandchildren, Kevin Harris of Hobbs, N.M., Kari amd Kayci Long,
both of San Angelo and Tara and Shelbi Dean, both of Rhome; great-grandchildren,
James and Eli Harris, both of Hobbs, Alexis Long of San Angelo and Cody Landrum
of Rhome; sisters, Pam Snyder of Newark and Beverly Boils of Santa Anna;
brothers, Jack Pierce of Hobbs and David Pierce of Arizona; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Published Sunday, July 8, 2007
Lopez, Jorge Luis
1985-2007
Mass for Jorge Luis Lopez, 21, of Bridgeport was to be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Sept. 26, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bridgeport. Fr. Sojan George was to
officiate. Burial was to follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Lopez died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born Oct. 22, 1985, in Denton, to Jorge and Olga Lopez, he was a welder for
Richey Oilfield Construction. He was a 2004 graduate of Bridgeport High School
and a Catholic.
He is survived by his parents of Bridgeport; two sisters, Claudia Titus and
husband, Jeff, of Loveland, Colo., and Jessica Lopez of Bridgeport; his
girlfriend, Mary Moore of Chico; his Godparents, Jose and Martha Sanchez of Lake
Worth; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers were to be Paco Suarez, David Suarez, Francisco Esparza, Sergio
Rodrguez, Trent Mills and Victor Garcia. Honorary pallbearers were to be David
Brigham, Jeff Titus and Shawn Kelly.
Published Thursday, September 27, 2007
Love, Luella
1937-2007
Graveside service for Luella Love, 70, of Decatur was to be 1 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 29 in East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Love died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Dec. 16, 1937, in Bloomington, Ill., to Arthur and Lillian Lewis, she was a
homemaker and a member of the House of Prayer in Girard, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene Love, and three
brothers.
She is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Askins and husband, James, of Chico;
son, Glenn Love of Carlinville, Ill.; two grandchildren, Brittany Love and
Anthony Beagle; step-grandchildren, Jesse Askins, Jimmy Askins and Elizabeth
Askins; brother, Raymond Lewis and wife, Sarah, of Girard; sisters, Barbara
Lewis and Maryanne Lindgren, both of Girard; as well as several nieces and
nephews.
Published Sunday, December 30, 2007
Lovell, Isaiah Joel
2007
A private service will be held for Isaiah Joel Lovell, the infant son of Ty and
Rachel Lovell of Decatur.
Lovell was born and died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, in Grapevine.
He is survived by his parents; a twin sister, Ariel Lovell, a sister, Madeline
Lovell; three brothers, Samuel, Lee and Tomlyn Lovell, all of Decatur;
grandparents, Lynn and Oleta Lovell and Tommy and Nedra Ashton, all of Hurst;
great-grandmother, Norma Ashton of Houston; as well as aunts, uncles, and
cousins.
Published Sunday, December 16, 2007
Lowe, Ryan Adam
1990-2007
Service for Ryan Adam Lowe, 17, of Springtown was Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Springtown
Church of Christ with burial at Opal Cemetery in Wise County.
Lowe died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in Wise County.
Born Jan. 25, 1990, in Fort Worth to Shane and Jamie Lowe of Springtown, he
would have been a senior at Paradise High School where he played baseball and
basketball. He was a member of the Springtown Church of Christ.
He is survived by his parents; sister, Maegan Lowe; grandparents, Lynn and
Carolyn Browning and Marshall and Shirley Lowe, all of Springtown;
great-grandparents, Foy and Billie Lowe, of Springtown and Dorothy Kammerer of
Azle; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Published Thursday, August 9, 2007
Lowrimore, Mildred Juanita
1923-2007
Mildred Juanita (Anthonty) Lowrimore, 84, died Sept. 3, 2007, in Decatur.
Funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, at Coker-Hawkins
Chapel in Decatur with the Revs. George Box and Jim Lowrimore to officiate.
Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Grove Hill Cemetery in Dallas.
Visitation is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at
Coker-Hawkins.
Lowrimore was born on Aug. 24, 1923, in Le Roy, Kan., to Anna Marie McKusker
Anthony and Dewey Dale Anthony. She married Bonnie Eugene Lowrimore on June 19,
1944, in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Bonnie Eugene Lowrimore,
son Clifford Anthony Lowrimore, granddaughter Brenda Kaye Summers and brothers
Dale Anthony and Jess Anthony.
Lowrimore is survived by her sons, Jim Lowrimore and wife Diane, of Krum, and
Kenny Lowrimore and wife Sue of Frisco; daughters, Dianna Jean Meek and husband
Dennis, of Decatur, and Beverly Kugler and husband David of Red Oak; brother Lee
Anthony of Le Roy; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, three
great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Clifford Box, sister-in-law Vivian
Watson and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Lowrimore, Philip Stevenson, Dennis Burnhardt, Doug
Box, David Kugler and Dennis Meek.
Published Thursday, September 6, 2007
Luevanos, Raquel
1946-2007
Funeral for Raquel Luevanos, 60, of Paradise was March 15 at Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur with Father Gonzalo Morales
officiating.
Luevanos died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Paradise.
Born Aug. 9, 1946, in Jerez Zacatecas, Mexico, to Librido Fernandez and Elvira
Mares, she was a homemaker. She married Jose Ruben Luevanos on Feb. 13, 1965, in
Mexico. She was a member of the Catholic church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Roberto and Sabino Fernandez.
She is survived by her husband of Paradise; children, Sofia Pedroza and husband
Hugo of Decatur, Librado Luevanos and wife Elvira, Ruben Luevanos and wife Laura
and Oscar Luevanos, all of Paradise, and Cecilia De Hoyos and husband Emilio of
Bridgeport; brothers, Aucencio, Severo, Aurelio and Panfilo Fernandez; and
sisters, Hermelinda Avina Fernandez and Ema Inguanzo.
Published Sunday, March 18, 2007
Lutenbaker, Troy Lee ‘Poppotnin’
1938-2007
Funeral for Troy Lee ‘Poppotnin’ Lutenbaker, 68, of Decatur was Jan. 29 at
Community Church in Decatur. The Revs. John Redfern and Gary Sessions
officiated. Burial followed at Lynn Creek Cemetery in Jacksboro.
Lutenbaker died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Nov. 22, 1938, in Bridgeport to Bryan and Quilla Mann Lutenbaker, he was a
graduate of Bridgeport High School and owner and founder of Sandy Hill Redi Mix.
He married Reba Jackson June 3, 1960, in Bridgeport. Lutenbaker was a founding
member of Wise County Tin and Iron, a member of the Community Church and the
Wise County Antique Auto Club.
He was preceded in death by his wife on Dec. 23, 2005.
He is survived by his son, Chris Lutenbaker of Alvord; two daughters, Tammy
Coleman and Debbie Lutenbaker, both of Decatur; four grandsons, Rusty Coleman
and wife, Chasity, of Bridgeport, Tye Coleman, Reese Coleman and Jackson
Clements; two granddaughters, Cassie Clements and Annie Hodges; two
great-grandchildren, Corbin and Emerson Coleman; and a sister, Qzella Petty of
Boyd.
Pallbearers included Rocky Blaylock, Perfecto Huerta, Doug Jackson, Kenny
Jackson, Todd Stokes and Jerry Taylor. Honorary pallbearers included Jerry
Jackson, Roy Boswell and Bruce Rajala.
Published Thursday, February 1, 2007
Lynch, Roy Gene ‘Little Gene’
1978-2007
Service for Roy Gene “Little Gene” Lynch, 28, of Rhome was Feb. 27 at
Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. The Rev. John Grogan officiated. Burial
followed in Boyd Cemetery.
Lynch died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born May 7, 1978, in Decatur, he was a self-employed landscaper. He was a member
of Western Hills Assembly of God.
He is survived by his father, Gene Lynch and fiancée, Cindy Dickey, of Newark;
his mother, Paula Lynch of Conroe; a brother, Ryan Lynch of Newark; two sisters,
Jessica Lynch and Jenna Lynch of Newark; step-mother, Cindy Sparks of Newark;
and grandmother, Juanita McLaughlin of De Kalb.
Pallbearers will be Billy Nowlin, Johnny King, Paul King, James Cornstubble,
Bubba Cornstubble and Chris Pennington.
Published Thursday, March 1, 2007
Maness, Chubby Gene
1929-2007
Funeral for Chubby Gene Maness, 78, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m., Saturday,
Dec. 8, at White’s Funeral Home Chapel in Springtown. Burial was to follow at
Pleasant Grove No. 1 Cemetery.
He died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born May 17, 1929, in Springtown to Arrie and Ruth Byers Maness, he was a
lifelong resident of Wise County. He was president of the Decatur Eagles Booster
Club in 1970 and 1980. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean
Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Ola, and three brothers.
He is survived by two sons, James Maness and wife, Tiffany of Azle and Fred
Allen of Springtown; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two
brothers, Valton Maness and Larry Maness, both of Springtown.
Published Sunday, December 9, 2007
Mangus, Brenda Gail
1946-2007
Funeral for Brenda Gail Mangus, 61, of Decatur was Aug. 9 at First United
Methodist Church in Jasper. The Rev. Thomas O. Brumett, pastor of the First
United Methodist Church in Decatur, conducted the service. Burial was in Jasper.
Mangus died Aug. 4, 2007, in Fort Worth.
She was born Jan. 15, 1946, in Nederland to Earl and Lydia Spencer.
She is survived by a son, Jerod McCloud and his wife Amy; daughter Monica
McCloud; son, Steven Mangus and wife, Dana; son Derrell Mangus and wife Ginger
and nine grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Gary Spencer and
Berthold Spencer and a sister, Sharon Barclay.
Published Thursday, August 16, 2007
Manire, Marshall Arthur
1946-2007
A memorial service for Marshall Arthur Manire, 61, was held Sunday, Dec. 2 in
Denton. He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton.
Born July 19, 1946, in Denton, he lived and worked in Arlington most of his
life.
He is surivived by his sisters, Nancy Hickman and Mona Munn of Athens and
Carolyn Andres of Mesquite; aunts, Dora Manire of Decatur, LaVerne Manire of
Weatherford; step-mom, Phylis Manire Cross; and numerous cousins.
Published Thursday, December 6, 2007
Mann, Robert Jay, Jr.
1923-2007
Funeral for Robert Jay Mann Jr., 83, of Haltom City was to be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 28, at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Haltom City. Burial
was to follow at 12:30 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. Drs. Jeff May and
Jerry Chism were to officiate.
Mann died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, in Haltom City.
Born May 19, 1923, near Sycamore, in Wise County, to Robert Jay and Rosa May
Mann, he was raised and educated in Decatur. He volunteered and became an
aircraft mechanic in the Army Air Force during World War II. He married Ella
Marie Stone on March 8, 1947, in Decatur. He retired from General Motors in
Arlington after 29 1/2 yeras.
He was a 33 degree Mason and was the past master, lifetime member and Golden
Trowel Award recipient of the Haltom City Masonic Lodge. He was a past patron of
the Eastern Star Haltom City chapter. He was a member of St. Luke United
Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, a brother and three sisters.
He is survived by brothers, Billy J. Mann and wife, Lavell, of Decatur, Jackie
Mann and wife, Ruth, of Mineral Wells and Ernest Mann and wife, Margaret, of
Arlington; a sister-in-law, Leona Mann; and brothers-in-law, Jimmy Sherman and
wife, Kathren, Don Stone and wife, Glenda, and Wayne Stone and wife, Wanda, all
of Decatur.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 3200 Denton Highway,
Haltom City, Texas 76117 or to Scottish Rite Hospital, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas,
Texas 75219.
Published Sunday, April 29, 2007
Manning, Carolyn Ann
1948-2007
Funeral for Carolyn Ann Manning, 59, of Chico was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July
28, 2007, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Wood officiating and
burial at Paradise Cemetery.
Manning died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Decatur.
Born May 12, 1948, in Decatur to Loyd and Eva (Read) Moody, she was a homemaker.
She is survived by a daughter, Angie Watson and husband, Joey, of Chico; a son,
Bart Weatherly and wife, Jolinda, of Chico; three grandchildren, Ashleigh
Robinson and husband, Chris, of Bridgeport and Nikki and Cameron Weatherly; one
great-grandchild, Adriann Robinson; a brother, Jack Moody of Paradise; two
sisters, Jannie Lou Meadows and husband, Melvin, and Betty Livengood and
husband, Marvin, all of Cottondale.
Pallbearers were to be Jerrod Mowery, Teddy St. John, Paul Arrington Jr., Benny
Simmons, Chris Clark, Erick Blalock and honorary pallbearers Cody Burdine, Seth
Weatherly, Tommy Maddux and Les McCain.
Published Sunday, July 29, 2007
Manning, Patsy C.
1951-2007
Funeral for Patsy C. Manning, 55, of Pelican Bay was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday,
April 7, at First Assembly of God Church in Azle. The Rev. Tim Stevens was to
officiate. Burial was to be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 2 in Keeter.
Manning died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, in Pelican Bay.
Born May 29, 1951, in Seminole to Dayton and Jessie Hardage, she was a
beautician. She married Ronnie Manning on Jan. 18, 1987, in Boyd. She was a
member of the First Assembly of God Church in Azle.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Manning of Pelican Bay; five sons, David
Smith of Palestine, Sammy Smith and wife, Cindy, Terry Smith and wife, Angie,
and Michael Manning, all of Pelican Bay, and Ronnie Manning Jr. of El Paso; two
daughters, Vicki Fisher and husband, Chester, of Burleson and Christy Manning of
Granbury; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five sisters, Mavine Meason of
Azle, Martha Frame and husband, Melvin, and Linda Jenkins and husband, Louis,
all of Boyd, Brenda Chaney and husband, Glen Manning, and Beverly Harvey and
husband, Kenneth, all of Azle; a step-mother, Ina Mae Hardage of Fort Worth; and
two step-brothers, Billy Biffel and wife, Cathy, and Bobby Biffel and wife,
Lena, all of Fort Worth.
Pallbearers were to be Danny Rogers, Timothy Rogers, Jonathon Rogers, Jon Jon,
Paul Gomez, Ricky Sisk, John Clark and Ronny Blackwell. Honorary pallbearers
were to be Steve Hunt, Mike Gallagher, Stacey Johnson, Lee Flournoy and Justin
Meason.
Published Sunday, April 8, 2007
Martin, Clydene
1942-2007
Funeral for Clydene Martin, 65, of Bridgeport was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Aug. 18, 2007, at the Balsora Baptist Church in Balsora with burial at
Boonsville Cemetery.
Martin died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born June 15, 1942, in San Saba to Eva May and Elmer Vernie Tinney, she retired
as secretary for the Bridgeport Independent School District after 27 years.
She was preceeded in death by a brother, Harmon Tinney.
She is survived by her husband, Rufus Martin; daughters, Edie McDonald and
husband, Mike, Tina Love and husband, Jimmy, and Cindy Lawson; grandchildren,
Aaron Munn, Derek McDonald, Taylor McDonald, Chad Love and Kaylee Love, all of
Bridgeport; and numerous cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Balsora Baptist
Church or www.the3day.org donated in the name of Cindy Lawson in memory of
Clydene Martin.
Published Sunday, August 19, 2007
Martin, James Taylor ‘J.T.’, Sr.
1934-2007
Funeral for James Taylor “J.T.” Martin Sr., 72, of Boyd will be at 11:30
a.m. Monday, March 12, at Greenwood Chapel. Burial will follow at New Hope
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 11 at the Greenwood
Funeral Home.
Martin died Thursday, March 8, 2007, in Azle.
Born Sept. 1, 1934, in Cooper, he and his wife, Letha, celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary in February. He worked for American Manufacturing for 38
years and at Trinitiy Industries for five years before his retirement. He
enjoyed traveling the U.S. He served in the U.S. Army during the Cuban Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Letha Martin of Boyd; two daughters, Deborah Blue
and husband, Ronnie, of Aledo and Hadie VanDeren and husband, Joseph, of North
Richland Hills; sons, Donald C. Mitchell and wife, Shirley, Johnny Max Martin
and wife, Autumn, and Ronnie Mitchell Jr., all of Boyd, James T. Martin of
Poolville, Chester L. Martin of Weatherford and Joel Martin and wife, Joyce, of
Azle; two brothers, Houston Martin and Willie Joe Martin; three sisters, Jewel
Salgada, Dorothy Garcia and Shirley DeQuay; and numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, March 11, 2007
Martinez, Diana Iris Medina
2006-2007
Funeral for Diana Iris Medina Martinez, 8 months, of Irving was to be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 10, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Decatur
with Father Sojan George officiating. Burial was to be at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Martinez died Sunday, March 4, 2007, in Dallas.
She was born June 10, 2006, in Dallas to Elia Martinez Bermudez.
She is survived by her mother; and grandparents, Ignacio Martinez, Eva Bermudez,
Jose Medina and Rosa Romero.
Published Sunday, March 11, 2007
Martinez, Javier Eduardo Medina
2003-2007
Funeral for Javier Eduardo Medina Martinez, 3, of Irving was to be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 10, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Decatur
with Father 0Sojan George officiating. Burial was to be at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Martinez died Monday, March 5, 2007, in Dallas.
He was born Nov. 4, 2003, in Dallas to Elia Martinez Bermudez.
He is survived by his mother; and grandparents, Ignacio Martinez, Eva Bermudez,
Jose Medina and Rosa Romero.
Published Sunday, March 11, 2007
Masten, James E.
1922-2007
Graveside service for James E. Masten, 84, of Decatur was to be at 11 a.m.,
Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Era Cemetery. Kevin Moore was to officiate.
Masten died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in Decatur.
He was born Nov. 27, 1922, in Era to James E. Masten and Mary Elizabeth Brewer.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Roberts; a son, Danny Masten and wife, Karen,
of Alvord; a grandson, John Masten and wife, Stacy, of Alvord; a great-grandson,
Cooper Masten of Alvord; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Published Thursday, September 20, 2007
Masten, Jesse E., Jr.
1922-2007
Graveside service for Jesse E. Masten Jr., 84, of Decatur was Wednesday, Sept.
19, at Era Cemetery. Kevin Moore officiated.
Masten died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in Decatur.
He was born Nov. 27, 1922, in Era to Jesse E. Masten Sr. and Mary Elizabeth
Brewer.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Roberts; a son, Danny Masten and wife, Karen,
of Alvord; a grandson, John Masten and wife, Stacy, of Alvord; a great-grandson,
Cooper Masten of Alvord; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Published Sunday, September 23, 2007
Matthews, Regina Kay
1957-2007
Graveside service for Regina Kay Matthews, 50, of Newark was Dec. 14 at Pleasant
Hill Cemetery in Bryans Mill.
Matthews died Monday, Dec. 11, 2007, in Newark.
Born Nov. 12, 1957, in Dallas to Charles Lloyd and Helen M. (Ponder) Matthews,
she was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Reese Dale Morphew, Lloyd Wayne
Matthews and Michael Charles Matthews.
She is survived by her husband, Aron Ray Cain of Newark; two daughters, Tericia
D. Pena and husband, Donald, of Tyler and Tina Ann Cannon of Grand Prairie;
seven grandchildren, Matthew, Madison, Khyra, Ray, Melvin, Christopher and
LeOra; her mother of Mena, Ark.; three brothers, Ovid E. Morphew Jr. of Grand
Prairie, Roger K. Morphew of Mena and Jimmy L. Matthews of Detroit, Texas; as
well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Sunday, December 16, 2007
Matzinger, Alan
1945-2007
Funeral for Alan DeWitt Matzinger, 61, of Bridgeport was to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with George Gray officiating.
Burial was to follow at Paradise Cemetery.
Matzinger died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born March 11, 1945, in New Orleans, La., to Irv D. and Mildred Stanfield
Matzinger, he worked for Ideal Printers. He was a member of the Church of
Christ.
He is survived by his mother of Bridgeport; a brother, Dan Matzinger and wife,
Leah Nan, of Paradise; and three nieces, Melissa, Savannah and Joni.
Published Thursday, January 18, 2007
Matzinger, John Dewitt, Jr.
1914-2007
Funeral for John Dewitt Matzinger Jr., 93, of Burnet was to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Hawkins Funeral Home with burial at East Bridgeport
Cemetery and Dr. David Burrows officiating.
Matzinger died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in Cedar Park.
Born Feb. 28, 1914, in Paradise to John Dewitt and Mary Golda Hawk Matzinger, he
was a retired elementary and secondary school principal. He was raised in
Bridgeport and graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1932. He attended
Decatur Baptist College from 1932 to 1934. He received a bachelor of science
degree in government from North Texas State Teachers College in 1936 and a
Master’s degree in elementary school administration from North Texas in 1949.
He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees in World War II. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Bridgeport and served as a Rotarian and on the board of the
Education Service Center, Region II. He enjoyed golfing. He married Roberta
Johnson Pate Aug. 22, 1988.
Matzinger was preceeded in death by his first wife, Virginia Johnson Matzinger
in 1978 and three sisters, Zelda Inez Liles, Tim Matzinger and Maude Muriel
McCarty.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Linda Kay Hartig and husband David of
Burnet; a son, John Delmo Matzinger and wife Charlotte of Cedar Park; two
granddaughters, Amy Matzinger DeGroat and husband Jim of Cedar Park and Joy
Matzinger Schranghamer and husband Jeff of Boston; a great-grandson, Nash
DeGroat of Cedar Park; a step-daughter, Anamary Pate Tinar and husband Morgan of
Bridgeport; a step-granddaughter, Catherine Carroll and husband Warren; a
step-grandson, Dr. Martin Turman and wife Pamela; two step-grandsons, Ryan and
Ethan Carroll; two step-granddaughters, Elizabeth and Alexandra Turman; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Thursday, December 20, 2007
Maxey, Alma Spain
1935-2007
Funeral for Alma Spain Maxey, 71, of Decatur was April 24 at Cornerstone Baptist
Church in Decatur. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery. Clyde Spain and Don
Spain officiated.
Maxey died Saturday, April 21, 2007, in Decatur.
Born April 23, 1935, in Decatur to Clyde Warren and Nellie Christine Rawle
Spain, she married David Maxey on March 30, 1956, in Decatur. They owned and
operated Wise County Equipment in Decatur for many years.
She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Phyllis Elenburg and husband,
Brad, Becky Swan and husband, Ken, all of Jacksboro, and Joy Addington and Mark
Howell of Decatur; grandchildren, Kagen, Kelli and Kane Elenburg, Kasey Swan and
wife, Stephanie, Kori Swan, David Paul Addington and wife, Casey, and Colby and
Merrick Addington; great-grandchildren, Davy Addington, Kasey Ray Swan II and
Kyler Swan; three brothers, Clyde Spain and Don Spain, both of Decatur, and
Warren Spain of Corsicana; and two sisters, Emodine Boydston and Idnel Stone of
Decatur.
Pallbearers were nephews David Paul Addington, Kasey Swan, Colby Addington,
Kagen Elenburg, Merrick Addington and Kane Elenburg.
Published Thursday, April 26, 2007
McCauley, Kennith, Sr.
1944-2007
Funeral for Kennith McCauley Sr., 63, of Graham was Nov. 20 at Hawkins Funeral
Home with the Rev. Jeff Tackett officiating. Burial was at Cottonwood Cemetery
in Bryson.
McCauley died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in Denton.
Born Feb. 24, 1944, in Center to O.B. and Ruth Ennis McCauley, he was a retired
machinist and a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby McCauley; daughters, Denise Tucker
and Sandra Kay McCauley; great-grandson, Nicky Winder; brothers, James Carol and
Eugene McCauley; and sisters, Tootsie Faulkner and Jimmie Dee McCauley.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Helen Petty of Boyd; a son,
Kennith Earl McCauley and wife, Petey, of Paradise; daughters, Reba Horton, Joy
McCauley and Kim Brady, all of Boyd; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren;
three sisters, Margie Bowlin of Center, Ida Weatherford of Graham and Ruby Eanes
of Bryson; two brothers, Preston McCauley of Decatur and Obie McCauley of Olney;
numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were J.J. Cooper, Steven Edward, Kennith McCauley, Stevie Brady,
Charlie Winder, Robert McCauley and Larry McCauley.
Published Thursday, November 22, 2007
McClary, Willis Hayes
1927-2007
Willis Hayes McClary, 80, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, in Fort Worth. Funeral
services were to be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at Cates Street Church
of Christ, with burial officiated by Roger Rhodes and assisted by Michael Orr,
at Jim Ned Cemetery.
McClary was born May 8, 1927, in Bridgeport to George Hood and Ella Priscilla
(Hayes) McClary. He married Mary Alice Warner Dec. 26, 1953, in Waurika, Okla.
He was a retired aircraft electrician for Vought Aerospace in Grand Prairie and
a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife; son, Mark McClary of Rhome; daughters, Loyce Stewart
and husband, Joel, of Fort Worth, Joyce McDonald of Fort Worth and Nina Moore
and husband, Ken, of Saginaw; grandchildren Sula McCuiston and husband, Kelly,
of Saginaw, Denisha Shipman and husband, Thad, of Saginaw, Matt Presley of
Austin, Zack McClary of Rhome, Ross Moore of Saginaw, Amy Clayton of Fort Worth
and Tracy Blalack of Longview; great-grandchildren Willis McCuiston, Madison
Shipman and Shelly McCuiston, all of Saginaw, Elizabeth and Halie Curley of Fort
Worth and Mitchel Cresse, Mia and Riley Blalack, all of Fort Worth.
Pallbearers will be Thad Shipman, Kelly McCuiston, Nolan Warner, Sharky Nelson,
David Warner, Jim Warner, Norman Warner, Ross Moore and Willis McCuiston.
Published Thursday, September 6, 2007
McCurdy, Allan Chambers
1932-2007
Funeral for Allan Chambers McCurdy, 98, of Decatur was Dec. 21 at Coker Hawkins
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery. The Rev. Johnny Irish
officiated.
McCurdy died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at his home in Decatur.
Born April 2, 1909, in Fort Worth to Rufus Cal McCurdy and Ava Elizabeth
Chambers, he was a farmer and rancher. He married Ruth Taylor on Dec. 25, 1932,
in Seymore.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Blessing and Beatrice Moore.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Barbara Ann Adair; two brothers, Elton
McCurdy of Decatur and Floyd McCurdy of Rhome; a sister, Calva Holland; three
grandchildren, Mark Allan Starnes, Tamra Fay Stephens and Sheryl Jean Adair;
five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Pat McCurdy, Bill McCurdy, K.C. McCurdy, Kyle McCurdy, Rocky
Holland, and Tommy Blessing, Johnny Blessing and Bobby Downe.
Published Thursday, December 27, 2007
McKee, James
1942-2007
Funeral for James McKee, 64, of Gainesville was May 3 at Aurora Baptist Church.
Rev. Jimmy Withers officiated. Burial followed at Aurora Cemetery.
McKee died Monday, April 30, 2007, in Gainesville.
Born July 31, 1942, in Decatur, to L.E. Pete McKee and Opal Harwell, he was an
electrician. He married Evelyn Garrett May 2, 1964, in Rhome. He was a member of
the Aurora Baptist Church and the Rhome Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Melissa Rhodes and husband, Randy, of
Decatur and Debbie Knabe and husband, Mark, of Rosston; a son, Ronnie Shockey
and wife, Penny, of Rhome; a brother, Larry McKee and wife, Vickie, of Aurora; a
sister, Janelle Blasé and husband, Olin, of Decatur; six grandchildren,
Jonathan Shockey, Matthew Shockey, Ashley Rhodes, Ryan Rhodes, Blake Knabe and
Shae Knabe; a brother-in-law, James P. Garrett; and several nieces.
Published Thursday, May 10, 2007
McKelleb, Richelle Tarace
1966-2007
Memorial for Richelle Tarace McKelleb, 41, of Rhome will be at 1 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 3, at North Point Christian Church in Lewisville. The Revs. Mike Farrah and
Gary Riker will officiate.
McKelleb died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, in Grapevine.
Born Jan. 18, 1966, in Marion, Ind., to Richard and Janice McKelleb, she was a
member of North Point Christian Church.
She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Sherri Phillippe and Angela Lee
McKelleb; two nieces, Leah Rodriguez and Shehan Phillippe; a nephew, Ryan
Phillippe; two great-nephews; a great-niece; and two great step-nieces.
Memorials may be made in McKelleb’s name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation.
Published Thursday, February 1, 2007
McKenzie, Jake
1985-2007
Funeral for Jake McKenzie, 21, of Paradise was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.
3, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport with the Rev. Bill Cleveland
officiating. Burial was be at 2 p.m. at Grapevine Cemetery.
McKenzie died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, in Denton.
Born Nov. 28, 1985, in Bedford, he was an auto inspector for Quick Lube in
Saginaw. He attended school in the Northwest school district and was a 2004
graduate of Winfree Academy in Grapevine.
He is survived by his father, Thomas McKenzie and wife, Mary, of Keller; his
mother, Candy McKenzie and fiancé, James Williams, of Paradise; an aunt, Susan
Messick and husband, Bruce; and two uncles, Mike Evans and fiancee, Linda
Powell, and Jim McKenzie and wife, Jean.
Pallbearers were to be Eric, Kalo and Jason Evans, Lee Lovato, Alan Messick and
Shannon Keener.
Published Sunday, February 4, 2007
McKinley, Clara LaVon
1931-2007
Memorial service for Clara LaVon McKinley, 75, of Los Lunas, N.M. will be
Friday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. at Twin Oaks Assembly of God in Bridgeport with
Gary Sessions officiating.
McKinley died Saturday, May 26, 2007, in Decatur.
Born June 1, 1931, in Mountainair, N.M., she was a certified jailhouse minister
in for more than 30 years and a member of the Belen Christian Church of New
Mexico. She loved to help underprivileged families, quilt, work puzzles and was
an avid antique collector.
She is survived by her husband, Andrew McKinley; sons, Kein McKinley and wife
Carlyne of Chico and Faron McKinley of Los Lunas, N.M.; a daughter, Sherry Smith
and husband Tommy of Santa Fe, N.M.; brothers, Floyd Galloway of Bridgeport and
Oscar Galloway of Belen, N.M.; grandchildren, Jacque Martin of Bixby, Okla.,
Daniel, Rebekah and Naomi McKinley of Bridgeport, Sarah Atkinson of Marble
Falls, Deborah Sellards of Rhome, Abraham and Rachel McKinley of Chico,
Kimberlee Kali and Eddie Smith of Atlanta, Ga., Mandy Isaacson of Keller,
Heather Lara and Melissa Tyron of Oologah, Okla., and Pam Ledbetter of North
Richland Hills; and 12 great-granchildren.
Published Thursday, May 31, 2007
McMurry, Randy
1949-2007
Funeral for Randy McMurry, 57, of Runaway Bay will be Wednesday, May 30, at 2
p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with Gary Wilson and the Rev. Joe Tom Bement
officiating with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
McMurry died Saturday, May 26, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Dec. 28, 1949, in Dumas to David E. “Gene” and Lou Thomason McMurry, he
was business manager for Transocean Offshore Drilling Co. for 24 years. He
attended the University of North Texas with a major in business. He was married
to Rhonda Lynn Bement for 10 1/2 years.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey David McMurry.
He is survived by his wife; children, Kasi Lenan Fagan of Bridgeport, Suzanne
Largent and husband, Brad, of Bridgeport and J.T. Stockton and wife, Jodie, of
Bridgeport; five granchildren, Madalynn Fagan, Austin Largent, Hunter Largent,
Jaden Stockton and Brody James Stockton; a sister, Rowena Wilson and husband
Gary of Madisonville; a brother, Dennis McMurry and wife Tonya of Chico; father
and mother-in-law, Mike and Sylvia Bement of Runaway Bay; as well as several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Brett Bement, Steven Bement, J.T. Stockton, Dennis McMurry,
Brad Largent and Dave McMurry.
Published Thursday, May 31, 2007
McNutt, Helen Katherine Fair
1907-2007
Funeral for Helen Katherine Fair McNutt, 100, of Olney was Monday, Aug. 6, at
Lunn Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Johnny Irish, associate pastor of the
First United Methodist Church in Decatur, officiating. Burial followed at
Restland Cemetery.
McNutt died Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, in Decatur.
Born April 27, 1907, in Bowie to Jacob Harvey and Lucy (Brumfield) Fair, she
married Charles McNutt in January of 1931 in Dallas. She was the Olney Chamber
of Commerce Board of Industry secretary for 15 years, a founding member of St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher and a
member of St. Anne’s Guild, a member of the Amity Club for 40 years and had
been active in the PTA during her children’s school years. She moved to Olney
from Dalles in 1946.
She was preceeded in death by her husband on Sept. 20, 1957.
She is survived by two daughters, Melinda Helen Ferrell of Austin and Lucy Anne
Slaten and husband, Dwayne, of Lake Bridgeport; four grandchildren, Doug Ferrell
of Austin, Mark Ferrell and wife, Betty, of Pana, Ill., Carter Slaten and wife,
Jody, of Alvord and Kelly Slaten and wife, Kylie, of Sunset; eight
great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Douglas, John and Allyson Ferrell and Katie
Anne, Parker, Paige and Presley Slaten.
Memorials may be made to the Hamilton Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 158, Olney,
Texas 76374.
Published Thursday, August 9, 2007
McWhorter, Daniel Ray
1952-2007
Daniel Ray McWhorter, 55, of Olden, known to his friends and family as “Danny
Mac,” died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, near Bridgeport.
Funeral was Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, in Eastland. Interment followed at Eastland
Cemetery, with Roy Hailey officiating.
McWhorter was born in Amarillo July 13, 1952, to Merle Chester McWhorter and
Druzella Rasco. He attended schools in Eastland and Olden. He married Annette
Cummins on Jan. 13, 1990, in Olden.
He is survived by his wife, Annette, of Olden; his daughter, Melissa Sue Elnora
McWhorter of Olden; sons, Jeffery Ray McWhorter, Michael Dean McWhorter, Jeremy
James McWhorter, Merle Dewayne McWhorter and Norman Dean McWhorter, all of
Abilene, and Nathan Daniel McWhorter of Olden; sister, Sheryl McWhorter
Weatherford of Eastland; and brother, Bobby Gene McWhorter of Amarillo.
Published Thursday, September 13, 2007
McWilliams, Lena JoAnn
1913-2007
Funeral for Lena JoAnn McWilliams, 94, was Friday, Dec. 21, at the Drawing Room
of the White Family Funeral Home with Jerry Jones and Ron Abbott officiating.
McWilliams died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, in Bowie.
Born Nov. 18, 1913, in Park Springs to Samuel L. and Inis Lasiter Earp, she was
a homemaker. She graduated from Park Spings High School and married Garland
McWilliams Dec. 24, 1932, in Sunset. She worked in the airfield industry in
California during World War II. In 1947, her family moved to Bowie where she
worked as a tool and dye maker for General Dynamics. She was a member of First
United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and traveling with her husband.
She was preceded in death by her husband, five brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by her children, Bob McWilliams and wife Beverly and Garlene
Frazier and husband Don, all of Bowie; grandchildren, Marlyn Shirley and husband
Wayne of Bowie, Brett McWilliams and wife Anna of Albuquerque, N.M., J.P.
McWilliams and wife Rosa, Kathy Davis and Rhonda Reed, all of Bowie;
great-grandchildren, Miranda, Morgan, Maverick and Maci Lynn McWilliams; sister,
Laverne Studebaker; brothers, Claude, Carol and Jimmie Earp, all of Fort Worth;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Rural Texas in Bowie.
Published Sunday, December 23, 2007
Meadows, Ruth
1936-2007
Funeral for Ruth Meadows, 71, of Paradise was Aug. 29 at the Cottondale Church
of Christ. Burial followed at Cottondale Cemetery. Gerald Cleveland and Danny
Russell officiated.
Meadows died Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born Jan. 28, 1936, in Denton to Virgil and Carrie Mae (Powell) Sutherland, she
married Raymond Meadows on Feb. 7, 1959, in Hurst. She was a member of the
Cottondale Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Ronnie Meadows and wife, Dianne, of
Seguin; two grandchildren, Wesley and Kelby Meadows of Seguin; two brothers,
Jack Sutherland of North Richland Hills and Jerry Sutherland of Fort Worth; and
two sisters, Peggy Williams of Hurst and Margie Boyels of North Richland Hills.
Pallbearers were Joe Bolin, Otis Chitwood, Terry Self, Lonnie Adams, Jay Foster
and David Pearson.
Published Sunday, September 2, 2007
Merrifield, John Jefferson, Jr.
1918-2007
Funeral for John Jefferson Merrifield Jr., 88, of Decatur, will be 11 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 18, at Coker-Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating.
Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11
a.m. Thursday.
Merrifield died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007.
Born Oct. 28, 1918, in Dallas to John Jefferson Merrifield Sr. and Mary Sue
Rudd, he married Cora Elizabeth Smith Sept. 13, 1952, in Fort Worth.
He was preceded in death by his wife.
He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Littlejohn and husband, David, of Rhome;
four grandchildren, Rachel L. Thomas of Haltom City, Amanda Littlejohn of
Arlington, Melanie Littlejohn and Scott Littlejohn of Rhome; and three
great-grandchildren, Christopher, Caleb and Hannah Thomas of Haltom City.
Published Thursday, October 18, 2007
Meyer, Arnold Albert
1940-2007
Funeral for Arnold Albert Meyer, 66, of Decatur will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
Feb. 22, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sojan George will officiate.
Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in
Killeen. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday.
Meyer died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, in Arlington.
Born Dec. 4, 1940, in Fonda, Iowa, to Walter and Reka Schultz Meyer, he was a
retired pilot for United Airlines. He married Nancy Stein on Sept. 5, 1964, in
Manson, Iowa. He was a pilot for the U.S. Air Force and served two tours in
Vietnam. He was active in the VFW, the OV-10 Bronco Association and the River
Rats Association. He was a member of the Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife of Decatur; two sons, Aric Meyer of Decatur and Brad
Meyer and wife, Lauren, of Round Rock; a brother, Elmer Meyer and wife, Janice,
of Pomeroy, Iowa; a special aunt and uncle, Eileen and Albert Meyer of Albert
City, Iowa; as well as nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital.
Published Thursday, February 22, 2007
Miller, Barbara Kay
1945-2007
Service for Barbara Kay Miller, 61, of Bowie was Feb. 3 at Southside Baptist
Church. The Revs. John Robles and David White officiated. Burial followed in
Hopewell Cemetery near Decatur.
Miller died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, in Bowie.
Born Aug. 6, 1945, in San Diego, Calif., to Joe and Angie (Belle) Hill, she was
a 1963 graduate of Bowie High School. She worked 18 yeas as a supervisor for the
Haggar Slacks Company in Bowie and 10 years with the office of Dr. Rebecca
Bradford in Decatur. She enjoyed card games, reading, working crossword puzzles
and going to church activities at Southside Baptist Church, where she was a
member.
She married Jerry Miller on June 5, 1998, in Sunset. She was preceded in death
by her first husband, Calvin Hodges.
She is survived by her husband of Bowie; a son, Brian Hodges and wife, Julie, of
Fort Worth; three daughters, Khristie McGar and husband, Mike, of Decatur,
Stefanie Halford and husband, Stephen, of South Haven, Miss., and Melanie Spikes
and husband, Kendall, of Bellevue; two brothers, James Hill and wife, Charlotte,
of Mountain City and Bob Hill and wife, Linda, of Grand Prairie; a sister,
Dorothy Fielder of Decatur; her mother-in-law, Jorene Miller of Bowie; and eight
grandchildren, Brandon and Whitney McGar; Chelsea, Kaylea and Morgan Halford;
and Kenton, Kason and Kaylie Spikes.
Published Thursday, February 8, 2007
Miller, Berneice
1925-2007
Berneice Miller, 82, of Wichita Falls died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in Wichita
Falls. She was a former resident of Greenwood.
Born Jan. 9, 1925, in Childress to Earl and Ruby Simpson, she was preceded in
death by a son, Mikel Earl Miller.
She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Cagle; two grandchildren, Michelle Cagle
Grant and Rachel Michelle Tonips, both of Fort Worth; and five
great-grandchildren, Mikel and Courtney Grant, and Kelsi, Karli and Gavin
Tonips, all of Fort Worth.
Published Sunday, April 22, 2007
Miller, William Marion
1926-2007
Memorial service for William Marion Miller, 80, of Fort Worth was held Friday,
Oct. 19, at First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. Private entombment was
at Greenwood Mausoleum.
Miller died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at his home.
Born Dec. 7, 1926, on a farm near Terral, Okla., to Henry and Elsie Miller, he
graduated from high school in Union Valley, Okla., and attended the University
of Texas at Oklahoma and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. After serving
in the Merchant Marines, he established Miller & Miller Auctioneers, Inc.,
in 1954.
He was an avid cattleman with ranches in Rhome and southern Oklahoma.
He was a member of the National Auctioneers and Texas Auctioneers Associations,
Associated General Contractors, All Saints Health Foundation, The Beavers, Worth
Commandery No. 19, Knights Templar, Moslah Shrine Temple, Fort Worth Court No.
32, Royal Order of Jesters, Fort Worth Chapter and Council, Ridglea Country Club
and City Club, as well as other clubs and organizations.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bill Jr., and a great-granddaughter, Mary
Howard McKee.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Judy; three sisters, Edna Hennessee,
Mary Kaiser and Sue McNair; his three daughters, Shirley Orman and husband,
Stanley, Nancy Kay Howard and husband, Stan, and Lisa Mills and husband, Don;
several grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorials be sent to the Jewel Charity Ball Inc., benefiting
Cook Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 9800, Fort Worth, TX 76147 or All Saints
Health Foundation, P.O. Box 31, Fort Worth, TX 76101-9988.
Honorary pallbearers included members of “The Swing” at Shady Oaks Country
Club, “The Gangsome” at Rivercrest Country Club and all employees of Miller
& Miller Auctioneers, Inc.
Published Sunday, October 21, 2007
Milligan, Edith
1917-2007
Funeral for Edith Milligan, 90, of Bridgeport, was Dec. 7 at the Coker-Hawkins
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Heath Marion and Dr. Larry Cornell officiating.
Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery.
Milligan died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, in Bridgeport.
She was born Feb. 27, 1917, in Decatur to Robert H. Rich and Gertie Mae Foster.
She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Leslie Milligan
Sr.; a brother, Robert Lee Rich; and a sister, Mae Noise.
She is survived by a son, Leslie Milligan Jr. and wife, Kay, of Azle; two
granddaughters, Suzanne Stewart and husband, Woody, of Azle, Sonya McClanahan
and husband, Mark, of Decatur; four great-grandchildren, Christopher, Aaron,
Breann and Hunter; three sisters, Mildred Kasner, Virginia Rich and Bettye
Huggins; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Sunday, December 9, 2007
Mills, Lonnie
1933-2007
Memorial service for Lonnie Mills, 74, of Paradise will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May
25, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Chaplain Luke Oyler and the Revs.
Dennie Jackson and Emma Gene Jackson will officiate.
Mills died Monday, May 21, 2007, in Paradise.
Born Feb. 16, 1933, in Westbrook to James and Minnie (Simer) Mills, he married
Rosemary Schmidt Oct. 26, 1973, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was an avid hunter and
fisherman.
He was preceded in death by a son, Howard Mills; five brothers, Paul, Sylas,
Aubrey, Joe and Henry Lee; and three sisters, Ruby, Lily and Ruth.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, James Mills and wife, Kathy, and Thomas
Mills and wife, Kelly, all of Bridgeport; a daughter, Carla Thomas and husband,
Richard, of Bowie; two step-sons, Jim and Jeff Doolittle of Phoenix, Ariz.; 16
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jean Mills; and a sister, Mary
Ann Dail and husband, Allen Michael.
Published Thursday, May 24, 2007
Mitchell, Alice Williamson
1944-2007
Graveside service for Alice Williamson Mitchell, 63, of Krum, formerly of
Decatur, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Mitchell died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, in Krum.
Born Sept 16, 1944, in Spur to Guy and Nora (Smith) Williamson, she married M.J.
Mitchell July 8, 1963, in Hereford. She was a retired precision pattern maker
for aircraft parts.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Williamson.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, Mike Mitchell and wife, Dorothy, of
Ponder, Steve Mitchell and wife, Johnette, of Collinsville and Jim Mitchell and
wife, Crystal, of Krum; three daughters, Veta Ferguson and husband, Lee, of
Melrose, N.M., Lynn Redder and husband, Eric, of Lindsay, and Jean Harlow of
Decatur; 15 grandchildren; a sister, Jane Williamson; and five brothers, Glen,
Howard, Tom, Neal and Wayne Williamson.
Published Sunday, November 18, 2007
Molloy, Alice Marie
1918-2007
Funeral service for Alice Marie Molloy, 89, of Chico was held Nov. 29 at the
Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
The Rev. Johnny Irish officiated and Molloy’s brother, Dr. John Hartsell,
presented the eulogy. Burial was at Lone Star Cemetery.
Molloy died on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, in Weatherford. Born Aug. 17, 1918, in
Decatur to Richard and Lillie Carpenter Hatsell, she married Herman Molloy on
Sept. 22, 1939, in Bridgeport. They were married for more than 44 years until
his death on May 12, 1983.
Molloy was a member of First Baptist Church in Chico. She was a homemaker and a
lifelong resident of Wise County. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and working in her
flower garden.
Molloy was proceeded in death by her husband; three brothers, Charles Houston
Hartsell, Pete Hartsell and Bill Hartsell; two sisters, Betty Mowery and Florene
Spencer.
She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Rankin and husband Ray of Chico, Pat
Younger and husband Don of Chico and Cathy Van Hoose and husband Larry of
Decatur; eight grandchildren, David Rankin and wife Julie of Plano, Debbie
Fuller and husband Rusty of Midland, Mark Rankin and wife Helen of Bridgeport,
Kim Gideon of North Richland Hills, Shawn Younger and wife Amy of Park Springs,
Holli Morgan and husband Sean of Bowie and Daniel and Grant Van Hoose of Irving;
10 great-greatchildren, Leslie Rankin, Todd Sliger, Jennifer and James Fuller,
Aaron Gideon, Evan Younger, Everett and Pryce Rankin, John Morgan and Hayley
Rankin; one brother, Dr. John Hartsell and wife Pat of Denison; two sisters,
Inell Hailey and husband George of Haltom City anf Melba Whitaker of Denton; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were David Rankin, Mark Rankin, Shawn Younger, Sean Morgan, Daniel
Van Hoose and Grant Van Hoose.
The family ask memorials be made to Peach Tree Place Alzheimer’s Care Center,
315 W. Anderson, Weatherford, TX 76086.
Published Sunday, December 2, 2007
Mondrick, Marcella
1917-2007
Funeral for Marcella Mondrick, 90, of Rhome was Sept. 25 at Christian-Hawkins
Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd.
Mondrick died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2007, in Weatherford.
Born April 1, 1917, in Collin County to Horace and Fanny (Dodd) Scroggins, she
was a retired bookkeeper and lived in the Rhome area for 80 years. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Rhome.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus Mondrick; five brothers; a sister;
and a nephew.
She is survived by a daughter, Althea Cooper and husband, Archie, of
Weatherford; two granddaughters, Lori Legate and husband, Bruce, and Donna Black
and husband, Mike, all of Weatherford; a grandson, Josh Cooper and wife,
Sasheen, of Weatherford; and seven great-grandchildren, Hayden, Gator, Gunner,
Mikenna, Saylor, Ali and Maycee.
Published Sunday, September 30, 2007
Moody, Earldine Harms
1929-2007
Funeral for Earldine Harms Moody, 78, of Hurst was to be at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
Dec. 12, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. The Rev. Don Ashley was to
officiate. Burial was to follow at Paradise Cemetery.
Moody died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Hurst.
Born June 4, 1929, in Decatur to Earl and Emma (Hartsell) Harnes, she married
Joseph Moody March 23, 1946, in Paradise. She was a retired beautician and a
member of the First Christian Church in Paradise.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a grandson, Christian Anthony
DeMaio.
She is survived by two daughters, Merilynn Batchelder Howard of Hurst and Rhonda
DeMaio Riese of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren, Darius DeMaio and wife,
Michelle, Doug DeMaio, Travis Batchelder and wife, Michelle, Donvan DeMaio,
Joseph Bathchelder, Frank Riese IV and Garrett Riese; a brother-in-law, Emmett
Moody; a sister-in-law, Ermal Moody; as well as other relatives.
Published Thursday, December 13, 2007
Moody, Emajean Margaret ‘Jean’
1931-2007
Funeral for Emajean Margaret ‘Jean’ Moody, 75, of Paradise was Jan. 19 in
Bridgeport. The Revs. Gerald Peterman and Stanley Geisler officiated. Burial
followed at Paradise Cemetery.
Moody died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born July 18, 1931, in Albany to Bernhard Herman and Alma Minnie Marie Handrick
Schkade, she graduated from the Albany Independent School District and attended
Draughn’s Business School in Abilene. She married Harold Eugene ‘Jack’
Moody April 1, 1950, in Fort Worth and moved to Paradise. She retired as an
assistant administrator from the Bridgeport Hospital and as an administrative
assistant for Wackenhut Correction Corporation in Bridgeport. She was a Lutheran
and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bridgeport.
Moody was the first woman honored as “Lady of the Year” by Beta Sigma Phi
International Sorority for her service and dedication to her community. She was
the first woman to serve on the Paradise Independent School District board, a
seat she held for nine years. She enjoyed needlework and quilting. Every year,
she made quilts and Christmas ornaments to give to her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Gosler; and a brother, Robert
‘Bobby’ Schkade.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Mark Moody, and wife, Teresa; three
grandchildren, Joshua, Matthew and Bethany Moody; a sister, Alice Remmele; a
brother, Marvin Schkade; three sisters-in-law, Jannie Meadows and husband,
Melvin, Betty Livengood and husband, Marvin, and Carolyn Manning; as well as
numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were her nephews, Bennie Schkade, Bill Boyd, Jarrett Blessing, Jay
Foster, Zack Gosler and Todd Meadows. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Norris,
Sam Erwin, Merlin Remmele and Bill Paschall.
Published Sunday, January 21, 2007
Moore, Beatrice McCurdy
1911-2007
Service for Beatrice McCurdy Moore, 95, of Breckenridge was March 24 at First
United Methodist Church in Breckenridge. The Rev. Steve Nance and K.C. McCurdy
officiated. Graveside service was March 25 at Thurmond-Fairview Cemetery.
Moore died Thursday, March 22, 2007, in Breckenridge.
Born Aug. 22, 1911, in Fort Worth to Ava and R. Cal McCurdy, she grew up in Wise
County and attended Blewett schools and graduated from Decatur High School. She
earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree from Texas Woman’s University.
She started her teaching career in Wise County in 1931. She later taught in
Oldham, Lamb County, Corpus Christi, Olney and Breckenridge. She retired in
1976. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Breckenridge.
She married Robin A. Moore on Feb. 15, 1946, in Lamb County.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Dorothy Blessing.
She is survived by three brothers, Allen McCurdy and wife Ruth of Decatur, Elton
McCurdy and wife Wanda of Decatur and Floyd McCurdy and wife Peggy of Rhome; and
a sister, Calva McCurdy Holland of Breckenridge.
Memorials may be made to the Texas Rehabilitation Center in Abilene or the First
United Methodist Church Library Fund.
Published Sunday, April 1, 2007
Morris, Bessie ‘Evel’ Pruett
1905-2007
Graveside service for Bessie “Evel” Pruett Morris, 101, of DeQueen, Ark.,
and formerly of Decatur, was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at Oaklawn
Cemetery in Decatur.
Morris died Wednesday, May 2, 2007, in DeQueen.
Born Sept. 15, 1905, in Slidell to Alfred and Ida Hullett Pruett, she was a
retired school teacher with 31 years of service. She was a member of the DeQueen
Church of Christ. She enjoyed working in the yard, sewing and gardening.
She is survived by two sons, Joe L. Morris and wife, Wanda, and Tony Morris and
wife, Dona, all of DeQueen; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, May 6, 2007
Morris, Joe Lee
1933-2007
Funeral for Joe Lee Morris, 74, of De Queen, Ark. was to be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, at Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen with graveside
service at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Morris died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007.
Born April 21, 1933, in Slidell to Jesse Lee and Bessie Evel Pruett Morris, he
was a section supervisor retired from Shell Oil Company. He was a member of De
Queen Church of Christ and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He
enjoyed playing music, fishing and sitting on his dock.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Fay McClure of De Queen; two sons, Jerry Lee
Morris and wife, Kemberly, of Richmond and Don Kevin Morris and wife, Heather,
of De Queen; a daughter, Breanda Kimbro and husband, Van, of Dallas; six
grandchildren, Ryan, Kelli, Jeff, Amy Beth, Haley and Jesse; a brother, Tom
Morris and wife, Dona, of De Queen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Thursday, August 16, 2007
Morris, Marie
1941-2007
Graveside service for Marie Morris, 66, of Alvord was Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at
Oaklawn Cemetery with the Rev. Ken May officiating.
Morris died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, in Alvord
Born Aug. 11, 1941, in Cleburne, to Walter and Gladys Tatum Walls, she was a
retired nurse’s aide and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cleo Louise.
She is survived by a son, Ed Morris of Alvord; a brother, Richard Walls of
Alvord; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers were Jerry Bethurum, Craig Johnson, Frank Maxwell, Reyburn Ruhl,
Tommy Shumate and Jim Stowe.
Published Sunday, August 19, 2007
Morris, Samuel Gary
1953-2007
Graveside service for Samuel Gary Morris, 53, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10, at Sycamore Cemetery. Allen Bates was to officiate.
Morris died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Feb. 24, 1953, in Decatur to Samuel Berry Morris and Margie Ruth (Hargrove)
Bradshaw, he was a road construction driver. He married Phyllis Rhea Taylor on
Oct. 3, 1970.
He was preceded in death by his father; a son, Dusty Morris; and a grandson,
Zechariah Morris.
He is survived by his wife of Decatur; his mother, Margie Bradshaw, of Decatur;
a son, Caleb Morris and wife, Rachael, of Euless; a sister, Pam Waldon and
husband, David, of Decatur; and two grandchildren, Christian and Asher Morris of
Euless.
Published Sunday, February 11, 2007
Morris, Willie B.
1912-2007
Funeral for Willie B. Morris, 94, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5,
at First Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. The Rev.
Rusty Waller will officiate. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on
Saturday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Morris died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Aug. 14, 1912, to Sallie Carlton Morris and Joseph C. Morris at Grays
Chapel, Ala., he moved to Texas at the age of five and attended school in
Slidell. He married Dorothy Lee Roberts in Marietta, Okla., on Nov. 20, 1931. He
was a farmer and a dairyman and worked for Bell Helicopter before retiring. He
served as a city councilman for Alvord and was a member and deacon of the First
Baptist Church of Alvord.
He was preceded in death by his wife; a sister, Cynthia Chisum; brothers Calvin,
George, Jake and twin Billie T. Morris; a grandson, Russell Don Morris; and a
great-grandson, Joseph Alan Morris.
Survivors include sons and wives, Willie Dale and Melvadean Morris of Alvord,
James Leroy and Sylvia Morris of Gordonville, Jack Darwin and Delores, of
Odessa; a sister, Betty Ballard of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren; 20 great
grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
and two step-great-great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, August 5, 2007
Morrison, Jackie
1940-2007
Graveside service for Jackie Morrison, 65, of Fort Worth was to be at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery in Fort Worth.
Morrison died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born July 13, 1940, to Leon and Edna Morrison, he served in the U.S. Navy. He
was a retired truck manager for Metro Truck Sales. He participated in the
Cowtown 10-kilometer marathon for 24 years and enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol Morrison; a son, David L. Morrison
of Fort Worth; a daughter, Gayla M. Warner and husband, Tom, of Palestine;
grandchildren, Abigail and Noah Warner of Palestine; and two sisters, Judith
Utley and husband, Jerry, of Decatur and Billye Johnson of Arlington.
Published Thursday, January 11, 2007
Morrison, Thomas A.
1943-2007
Funeral for Thomas A. Morrison, 63, of Chico will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July
30, 2007, at Greenwood Chapel in Fort Worth with burial at 1:20 p.m. at
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane B.
Morrison died Tuesday, July 24, 2007.
Born Oct. 12, 1943, in Pasadena, Calif., he served in the U.S. Navy and was a
former manager of Chandler Auto Parts and O’Reilly’s in Springtown.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Morrison; children, Matt Morrison and wife,
Tina, Heather Morrison and Kellie Fredericksen and husband, Donovan;
grandchildren, Bobby Winkler, Rowan Holt and Annie Holt; stepchildren, Stephanie
Bechthold and husband, Ken, T.J. Swafford and Jennifer, Amberly Swafford and
Yvonne Smart; brothers, Jim Morrison and wife, Jan and Ken Morrison and wife,
Jan; sister, Mary Jo Keith and husband, Ed; grandchildren, Chrysanne Barrow and
husband, Jeff, Christopher Fredericksen, Andrew Fredericksen, Lauren
Fredericksen, Lee Morrison, Alexandra Morrison, Kendra Beahrs, Aaron Beahrs,
Samantha Bechthold, Evee Limski, Ari-elle Holt and Mystery Swafford.
Published Sunday, July 29, 2007
Moss, Morgan Elisabeth
1992-2007
Funeral for Morgan Elisabeth Moss, 14, of North Richland Hills was to be at 10
a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8, at First Baptist Church in Boyd. Burial was to follow
at Azleland Memorial Cemetery.
Moss died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in Wise County.
Born Aug. 26, 1992, in Fort Worth to Scott and Lisa Moss, she was to be a
sophomore at Richland High School in North Richland Hills this fall. She was an
A honor roll student, a member of the National Junior Honor Society, Dixie
Belles Drill Team, sang in the choir and ran track.
She was preceded in death by great-grandfather, Wayne Harris; grandfather, Wayne
Moss; and a brother, Kenneth Peebles.
She is survived by her parents of North Richland Hills; a brother, Russell
Peebles and wife, Brandi, of Boyd; a sister, Amanda Dovers of North Richland
Hills; grandparents, June Moss of Lawton, Okla., and Zane and Bernice Gray of
North Richland Hills; great-grandmothers, Patsy Harris and Brigitte Harris, both
of Lawton; a nephew, Brylan Peebles of Boyd; and numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Published Thursday, August 9, 2007
Mowery, James Dwayne
1963-2007
James Dwayne Mowery, 43, of San Francisco, Calif., died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007,
in San Francisco. He was a former resident of Bridgeport and Decatur.
Mowery was born July 4, 1963, in Fort Worth to Betty Jo and Butch Mowery. He was
a former junior grand champion bull rider and served in the San Francisco
chapter of the Guardian Angels.
He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Daryl.
He is survived by his father; two daughters, Jordanna Mowery of bowie and Rachel
Marrujo of Arlington; two Brothers, Randy and Steve, both of Fort Worth; and a
grandmother, Dovie Mowery of Fort Worth.
Published Sunday, April 22, 2007
Munson, Claudette Lucille
1937-2007
No funeral services are scheduled for Claudette Lucille Munson, 70, of Slidell.
Munson died Monday, April 9, 2007, in Slidell.
Born Jan. 19, 1937, in Ames, Iowa, she was a homemaker. She married Charles
Munson on May 3, 1968, in Claremore, Okla.
She was preceded in death by a son, Mark Allen Munson, in 1984.
She is survived by her husband of Slidell; a son, Randell Nix and wife, Tonya,
of Mesquite; three daughters, Cheri Lynne Harper and husband, Bill, of Duncan,
Okla., Karen Arlene Moore and husband, Brian, of Slidell, and Pamela Jo Nix of
Dallas; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, April 22, 2007
Myers, Frances
1914-2007
Frances Myers, 92, of Colorado City died Sunday, Aug. 19, in Decatur.
Graveside service was Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Colorado City Cemetery.
Myers was born on Aug. 26, 1914, in Sweetwater. She was a member of the Colorado
City Garden Club, First Baptist Church Basic Club and a longtime member of the
First Baptist Church of Colorado City. She was also the former owner of C.C.
Printing in Colorado City.
Survivors include daughters Janice Sivley and husband, Robert, and Nancy Simmons
and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Rob Sivley, Shelle Pitman, Scott Simmons and
Sally Mason; and eight great-grandchildren.
Published Thursday, August 23, 2007
Natale, Geraldine A.
1926-2007
Memorial for Geraldine A. Natale, 80, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June
4, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Decatur with Father Sojan George
officiating.
Natale died Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in Decatur.
Born July 19, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., to William and Florence Ougle Ebler, she
was a homemaker and a member of Assumption Catholic Church. She married Vincent
A. Natale on July 29, 1946, in Chicago.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Ebler, and two sisters, Mary Winge
and Phillis Orsula.
She is survived by a son, Joe Natale and wife, Lelia; four grandchildren, Tara
Ann, Tori Rae, Vinnie and Joey, all of Decatur; two brothers, Tom Ebler of
Chicago and Russell Todd of Alaska; and four sisters, Margaret Ramel, Florence
Drab, Lillian Jegminas and Linda Shultz, all of Chicago.
Published Sunday, June 3, 2007
Neal, Geneva Faye
1936-2007
Funeral for Geneva Faye Neal, 70, of Granbury will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March
15, at the Church of God in Granbury.
Neal died Sunday, March 11, 2007.
Born Oct. 11, 1936, to Charlie and Opal York in Kinnifick, Okla., she was the
former owner of Lone Star Resale Shoppe in Alvord.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Utah York of Lamesa, and a grandson,
Mark Chad Wilson of Fort Worth.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Aubrey Neal; her mother, Opal York
of Lubbock; a son, Alan Neal of Fort Worth; four daughters, Charlotte Crawford
and husband, Jimmy, of Azle, Brenda Chambless and husband, Kenny, of Sunset,
Paula Robinson and husband, Davie, of Lipan and Tammy Smith of Fort Worth; five
sisters, Ramona Goolsby and husband, Don, of Granbury, Pat Crutcher and husband,
Sonny, of Dublin, Carolyn Gwinn and Cathy Ownes and husband Kenny, all of
Lubbock, and Charleen Raines of San Angelo; a sister-in-law, Beth Crow of
Lamesa; and a mother-in-law, Inis Graves of Lamesa; 10 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Published Thursday, March 15, 2007
Neighbors, William A. ‘Tony’
1947-2007
Funeral for William A. “Tony” Neighbors, 60, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Neighbors died Monday, April 16, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Feb. 19, 1947, to Ret. Lt. Col. William Regan Neighbors and Bennye Marze
Heathington, he owned Neighbors Oil Company for more than 25 years. He married
Carolyn Joy Remmele on Sept. 7, 1969, in Decatur. He was the President of
Charter, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and a longtime Decatur volunteer fireman.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jonnathan Neighbors, and a sister, Terry
Grace Krogstead.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Neighbors of Decatur; a daughter, Cynnara
Bivin and husband, Jay, of Keller; and two granddaughters, Remelee and Jayden
Bivin.
Pallbearers were to be Richard Brown, Sonny Gasperson, Heath Krogstead, Scott
Williams, Jarrett Blessing, Roy Eaton, Wilis Puffer and Russell Reynolds.
Memorials may be made to the Jonnathan Neighbors Scholarship Fund at any Legend
Bank location.
Published Thursday, April 19, 2007
New, Oleta
1917-2007
Graveside service for Oleta New, 90, of Denton was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday,
June 23, at Chico Cemetery. The Rev. Jim Brown was to officiate.
New died Thursday, June 21, 2007, in Justin.
Born Jan. 22, 1917, in Alvord, to John and Johnnie (Austin) Samples, she was a
retired bookkeeper for the Bridgeport Clinic and a member of the First Assembly
of God Church in Bridgeport.
She was preceded in death by her husband, A.V. New and a daughter, Linda Ryan.
She is survived by three daughters, Margie Jones and husband, Virgil, of Blue
Mound, Trish New of Decatur and Reba Brown and husband, Jimmie, of Denton; a
son, Tommy New and wife, Lynn, of Lewisville; 11 grandchildren; and 19
great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, June 24, 2007
Niblett, Sandy
1959-2007
Funeral for Sandy Niblett, 47, of Boyd will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at
Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury.
Niblett died Thursday, June 21, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born Dec. 5, 1959, in Alamogordo, N.M., she attended school in Boyd and was a
1977 graduate of L.D. Bell High School in Hurst.
She is survived by her mother and step-father, Laura Manley and husband,
Maurice, of Garland; her father and step-mother, Alvin Niblett and Patricia
Rodgers of Boyd; two sisters, Robyn Knapp and husband, Nick Ebraham of
Bentonville, Ark., and Ashley Ragsdale and husband, Ben, of Fayetteville, Ark.;
two brothers, Richard Niblett and wife, Shiela, of Comanche and Randall Niblett
and wife, Barbara, of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Sunday, June 24, 2007
Nicholds, Patricia Ann
1954-2007
Memorial for Patricia Ann Nicholds, 53, of Bridgeport will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Dec.15, 2007, at Living Waters Fellowship Church in Chico. The Rev.
Robert Cox will officiate.
Nicholds died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in Plano.
Born March 21, 1954, in Caldwell County to Floyd B. and Barbara Carol (Dansby)
Monk, she was a homemaker. She married Roy Eugene Nicholds on April 9, 1996, in
Coleman.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Floyd Monk and wife, Dawn, of Granbury;
two daughters, April Monk of Clarksville, Tenn., and Jeanie Monk and husband,
Michael, of Bridgeport; three grandchildren; her parents; three sisters, Kathy
Harmsem and husband, John, of Tennessee, Mary Hefferkemp and husband, Dwight,
and Rebecca Monk, all of Evant; and three brothers, Richard Monk and wife,
Melissa, of Bridgeport, Terry Tullos of Austin and James Monk and wife, Patricia
of Fredericksburg.
Published Thursday, December 13, 2007
O’Neal, Elmer Eugene
1929-2007
Graveside service for Elmer Eugene O’Neal, 78, of Watauga was to be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 29, at New Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Noska
officiating.
O’Neal died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, in Watauga.
Born March 29, 1929, in Bluett to Earl and Florence Shelby O’Neal, he was a
retired truck driver. He married Faye Arlene Stout Feb. 15, 1970, in Madill,
Okla. He served two years in the U.S. Army and six years in the National Guard.
He was a member of the Teamsters Union and a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John Earl O’Neal.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Mike Stack and wife Debbie of Paradise; three
daughters, Brenda Pearson of Eagle Mountain Lake, Sandy O’Donnell of Granbury
and Vicki Burch and husband Jackie of Boyd; 11 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Starnes
of Rhome and Ann Lloyd of Virginia; a brother, Billy Clyde O’Neal of
Newcastle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Sunday, December 30, 2007
O’Neill, Patsy G.
1935-2007
Funeral for Patsy G. O’Neill, 72, of Newark will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept.
13, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
O’Neill died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in Newark.
Born June 6, 1935, she was a seamstress and a gardener.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon D. O’Neill, and two infant
sons.
She is survived by a son, William O’Neill and wife, Sue; three daughters,
Elizabeth Homan and husband, Bill, Suzanne Forxworth and Lisa Brogan and
husband, Keith; and seven granddaughters, LeighAnne and Hailey Foxworth, Jessie
and Madison O’Neill, Samantha and Megan Homan and Payton Brogan.
The family requests memorials be made in her name at Solaris Healthcare Hospice,
2250 S. FM 51, Suite 400, Decatur, TX 76234.
Published Thursday, September 13, 2007
Obenour, William L.
1927-2007
Funeral for William L. Obenour, 80, of Rhome was to be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday
in Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial was to follow at Dallas-Fort Worth National
Cemetery.
Obenour died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Feb. 20, 1927, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Estelle and James Roscoe Obenour, he
graduated with a bachelors of education degree from Manchester College in
Manchester, Ind., and received a master’s degree in education from Ball State
University in Muncie, Ind. He retired from teaching at Penn-Harris-Madison
School Corp. in Mishawaka, Ind., after 30 years. He was a member of the National
Education Association. He then established and owned Avenue Floral Shoppe in
South Bend, Ind., for 20 years. He was a member of the Baptist church.
He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Obenour; two sons, James Theodore Obenour and
wife, Christy, and William Obenour Jr. and wife, Sara; a daughter, Debbie Wright
and husband, Frank; 11 grandchildren; and one niece and one nephew.
Published Thursday, August 23, 2007
Ogle, Edna
1929-2007
Graveside service for Edna Ogle, 78, of Chico will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July
5, 2007, at Scrougy Cemetery in Sunset with the Rev. Brandon Dunn officiating.
Ogle died Sunday, July 1, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Jan. 3, 1929, in McQueen, Okla., to Samuel H. and Birdie Caswell Williams,
she was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Della Mae Richardson, and two brothers,
Calvin and Johnnie Williams.
She is survived by three daughters, Cynthia Worthen and husband, John, of
Houston, Diann Isaacs and husband, John, of Thornberry and Kaylean Ashley and
husband, Donnie, of Chico; five grandchildren, Chris, Cara, John, Ricki and
Kyla; a great-granddaughter, Shelly Brooke Isaacs; five sisters, Chella
Hawthorne of Iowa Park, Vaulta Eskridge of Katy, Laverne Mitchell of Wichita
Falls, Ozella Cash and Effie Hill, both of Burkburnett; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers were to be Chris Isaacs, Nathan Apple, John E. Worthen, Tony Ward
and Chris Collis.
Published Thursday, July 5, 2007
Ojeda, Elizabeth Thompson
1955-2007
The family of Elizabeth Thompson Ojeda, 51, of Runaway Bay will receive friends
from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Hawkins Funeral Home.
Ojeda died Thursday, July 19, 2007, in Decatur.
Born Dec. 21, 1955, in Sisseton, S.D., to Nathan Sr. and Susan Nelson Thompson,
she was a truck driver for MB Transportation. She married Rodolfo Ojeda May 15,
1993, in Sisseton.
She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Michlle Lawson of Louisiana;
sisters, Mary Lou, Ann Marie and Christine Thompson; and brothers, Gerald,
James, Floyd, Harold, Nathan Jr., John and Francis Thompson.
Published Sunday, July 22, 2007
Owens, Wanda Jane
1928-2006
Graveside service for Wanda Jane Owens, 78, of Alvord was Jan. 3, at Pilgrims
Rest Cemetery in Bellville. Mike Hogg officiated.
Owens died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Feb. 27, 1928, in Alvord to William “Buck” and Myrtle Jane (Justice)
Burris, she was a retired bookkeeper for Lack’s Furniture in Port Lavaca. She
married A.D. Owens on May 5, 1950, in Dallas. She was a member of The Living
Word Assembly of God Church in Alvord.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harmon, A.L. and Edward Burris, and
by a son, Larry Dale Owens.
She is survived by a son, Randy Dee Owens of Telferner; a daughter, Linda
Starkenburg of Alvin; a brother, Harold Gose of Alvord; a sister, Eula Faye
Hunter of Springtown; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, January 7, 2007
Parrish, Eileen
1938-2007
Funeral for Eileen Parrish, 69, of Chico was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7
at Pleasant View Baptist Church, with the Revs. Kenneth Woods and Gary Demmitt
officiating. Burial was to be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 3 in Chico.
Parrish died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in Decatur.
Born June 21, 1938, in San Francisco, Calif., to Daniel and Mary Currivan
Flaherty, she married Oscar C. Parrish May 6, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was
a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, David Joseph Baxter.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Michael Parrish and wife, Kat, of
Chico, and Andy Parrish and fiancé, Deanna, of McKinney; three daughters, Janet
Sturch and fiancé, James Messick, of Chico, Marianne Scheller and husband,
Michael, of Bridgeport and Vicki Baxter and husband, Danny, of Richardson; 11
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dan Flaherty and Jim
Flaherty; and a sister, Geri O’Neil.
Pallbearers were to be Douglas Baxter, Dan Baxter, Michael A. Scheller, Jeremy
Sturch, Matt Green and Steve Hubbard. Honorary pallbearers were to be Steve
Sewell and Kenneth Godsey.
Published Thursday, November 8, 2007
Parsons, Earl Wayne, II
1942-2007
Service for Earl Wayne Parsons II, 64, of Chico was March 15 at Hawkins Funeral
Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial was at Dido Cemetery.
Parsons died Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Coffeyville, Kan.
Born Sept. 25, 1942, in Baird, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and attended Grace
Fellowship Church. He was once a drilling superintendent who worked
internationally and for the last 15 years had been a pipefitter, working all
over the country. He enjoyed fishing, restoring classic cars, bird watching and
gardening.
He married Phillis Barnes on June 10, 1964, in Big Spring.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Elizabeth Parsons.
He is survived by his wife, Phillis Parsons of Chico; three daughters, Traci
Parsons-Holder and husband, Rusty, of Aledo, Lorrie Galliher and husband, Dave,
of Lewisville and Peggy Taglienti and husband, Michael, of McKinney; a son, Earl
Wayne Parsons III; his mother, Jo Elizabeth Parsons of Alpine; three sisters,
Olyse Whitley, Anna Anderson and Floyce Ricketts; grandchildren, Brieann, James,
Jake, McKinzie, Whitney, Phillip, Michaela, Savanna, Montana, Cheyenne,
Courtney, Skylar and Jacob.
Published Sunday, March 18, 2007
Patel, Hiraben Jagjivandas
1929-2007
A private graveside service for Hiraben Jagjivandas Patel, 77, of Bridgeport was
held March 3 at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport.
Patel died Friday, March 2, 2007, in Bridgeport.
Born Nov. 10, 1929, in Umta, India, to Chhaganbhai and Raiben Patel, she was a
retired accounting clerk.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jagjivandas Patel.
She is survived by a son, Kenny Patel and wife, Renu, of Bridgeport; a daughter,
Ila Patel and husband, K.C., of Fremont, Calif.; and four grandchildren, Nirali,
Shilpa, Krunal and Khush.
Published Thursday, March 8, 2007
Patterson, Albert
1922-2007
Funeral for Albert Patterson, 84, of Alvord was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
10, at Voice of Triumph Assembly of God. Burial was to be in Alvord.
Patterson died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, in Decatur.
Born April 5, 1922, in Dodd City to Luther and Clarasey Patterson, he was a
carpenter.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Patterson of Alvord; two sons, Ray Patterson
of Decatur and Earnest Patterson of Sunset; a sister, Frances Layton of
Arlington; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, February 11, 2007
Patterson, Bobby W.
1930-2007
Funeral for Bobby W. Patterson, 77, of Lawton, Okla., was May 1 at Cameron
Baptist Church. The Revs. Mike Teel and Bob Jones officiated. Burial was at
Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Patterson died Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Lawton.
Born Feb. 22, 1930, in Chico, to L.B. and Della Lyles Patterson, he graduated
from Chico High School in 1948. He married Faye Watts on June 27, 1950, in
Lovington, N.M. He worked in the oilfields in West Texas and served in the Army
Air Corps from 1948–50. He moved from Decatur to Lawton in 1951. He was
employed as a truck driver for serveral trucking companies. He retired from ABF
in Dallas in 1986. After moving back to Lawton, he was employed as a school bus
driver for Lawton Public Schools from 1987 until his death. He had been a member
of Cameron Baptist Church for 53 years where he had served as a deacon, trustee,
a training union director and Sunday school teacher.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Ed, Paul and Charles; and
three sisters, Edith Belew, Clara Belew and Bertha Manning.
He is survived by his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Brenda Patterson
of Lawton; two daughters, Pam Jordan and husband, James, of Cache and Dee Ann
Patterson of Lawton; two grandchildren, Mike and wife, Jennifer, of Stillwater
and Rachelle of Lawton; a foster daughter, Kim McConnell; a brother, Raymond, of
Allentown, Pa. and several nieces and nephews.
Published Thursday, May 3, 2007
Paul, Matthew
1955-2007
Service for Matthew Paul, 51, of Austin was March 29 at Lange Funeral Home
Chapel in Ballinger. Interment was at Hoffman Cemetery. A memorial service will
be held later in Austin.
Paul died Sunday, March 25, 2007.
Born Dec. 2, 1955, in Victoria to Dorothy and Jesse Paul, Paul grew up in
Lubbock and attended Lubbock Christian High School. He earned a bachelor’s
degree in biology from Abilene Christian University and a J.D. degree with high
honors from the University of Texas School of Law. He was appointed state
prosecuting attorney in 1996. He enjoyed playing the flat-picking guitar, chess,
photography, reading and writing and was an avid Texas Longhorn fan.
He married Lisa Hoffman on Aug. 30, 1986.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Paul, and a sister, Pamela Webb.
He is survived by his wife; his mother, Dorothy Paul of Decatur; his siblings,
Mark Paul and wife Sandy of Stevensville, Mont., Lauren Groves and husband Greg
of Canberra, Australia, Holly Standley and husband Kirk of Plano and Amy Garrett
and husband Rick of Decatur; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Webb of Austin.
Memorials may be made to Texas District & County Attorneys Association in
Austin.
Published Sunday, April 1, 2007
Payne, Barbara Sue
1947-2007
Funeral for Barbara Sue Payne, 60, of Mineral Springs, Ark., was at 2 p.m.,
Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the First Baptist Church in Forestburg. Burial followed
in the Freeman Cemetery.
Payne died Nov. 9, 2007, in Mineral Springs.
Born March 6, 1947, to R.C. Greanade and Juanita Freeman in Salinas, Calif., she
was a hairdresser and a member of the National Cutting Horse Association.
She is survived by her fiancé, Don Howard, of Mineral Springs; a son, Trey
Payne of Arlington; two brothers, Ran Greanade and Gary Greanade and wife,
Brenda, all of Burleson; as well as nieces and nephews.
Published Thursday, November 15, 2007
Pegues, Cecil H.
1920-2007
Funeral for Cecil H. “Hugh” Pegues, 87, of Decatur will be at 3 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 7, at the Decatur Church of Christ with Rick Ross officiating. Interment
will be Sunday, Nov. 18, at Dido Cemetery.
Pegues died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, with his family at his side.
Pegues was born Sept. 10, 1920, to George and Etta Pegues. He graduated from
Newark High School in 1938 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942. He spent the
war in the Pacific as an aircraft mechanic, left active duty in 1945 and
remained a reservist until 1952, retiring as chief petty officer.
He worked for the FAA from 1947 until his retirement in 1972. Pegues has worked
on his farm in Decatur for the last 35 years raising Herefords.
He served as scoutmaster of Troop 2 in Oklahoma City, was a member of the Albert
Sidney Johnston Camp 983 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Decatur, was a
life member of the Wise County Veteran’s group, was a life member of the Eagle
Mountain Memorial VFW Post 2137-Azle, a member of Newark Lunch Bunch, a board
member of the Dido Cemetery Association and member of the Wise County Historical
Society.
He was preceeded in death by a son, Alan.
He is survived by his wife; son, Gary and wife, Irene, of Plano; daughters, Sara
Gibson and husband, Mark, of Maryland, Cecily Pegues and husband, John Sharpe,
of Bedford and Amy Walrath and husband, Brian, of Arizona; daughter-in-law Linda
Gilbert of Austin; brothers, Godfrey of Newark and Ted of Lakeside; a sister,
June Taliaferro of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew and Amanda; and
many nieces and nephews.
Memorials in Pegues’ name may be made to the Wise County Historical Society.
Published Sunday, October 7, 2007
Penny, Jimmy Charles
1944-2007
A private memorial for Jimmy Charles Penny, 62, of Newark was held by his
family. Burial was at Venus Memorial Park.
Penny died Monday, March 12, 2007, in Newark.
Born March 22, 1944, in Alvarado to Leland and Annie Penny, he was a roofer. He
married Judith Ann Martin on April 2, 1965, in Fort Worth.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Leon Penny and Bobby Wayne Penny.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Penny of Newark; a son, Charles Scott Penny
and wife, Elva, of Ball Ground, Ga.; a brother, Glen Penny of Forney; and a
sister, Martha Jo Davis of Fort Worth.
Published Sunday, March 25, 2007
Perkins, Essie Pearl
1918-2007
Funeral for Essie Pearl Perkins, 89, of Justin was May 25 at the Sage Meadow
Christian Fellowship Church with the Rev. Joe Bushwell, Windell Splawn Jr., and
Wendell Lillard officiating with burial at Justin Cemetery.
Perkins died Tuesday, May 25, 2007, in Denton.
Born April 5, 1918, in Clarendon to Van Dale and Pearl May (Perdue) Roy, she
worked in child care and was a member of the Sage Meadow Christian Fellowship
Church. She married Frances Taylor Perkins on Oct. 26, 1942, in Clarendon.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Roy.
She is survived by three daughters, Nadine Baker of Justin, Faye Snyder of
Arlington, Wash. and Lanell Burchett of Gainesville; two sons, Calvin Perkins of
Rhome and Marvin Perkins of Sanger; a sister, Ila Wood of Sherman; 10
grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, May 27, 2007
Perkins, Frances Victoria
1910-2007
Funeral for Frances Victoria Perkins, 96, of Cedar Hill was Friday, Jan. 26, at
Coker Funeral Home Chapel with James Wood officiating. Burial was at Cottonwood
Cemetery.
Perkins died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, in Duncanville.
Born Oct. 11, 1910, in the Audubon community to Robert Lee Cagle and Mary Elba
Elson, she was a homemaker. She married Henry Clay Perkins on June 14, 1930, in
Fredricksburg, Okla.
She was preceded in death by a son, Clay Dean Perkins, two sisters, four
brothers and two grandchildren.
She is survived by four daughters, Mary Burkett of Decatur, Geneva Golden of
Cedar Hill, Maggie Louise White of Palmer and Carol Potter of Dickenson; two
sons, John Thomas of Grand Prairie and James Perkins of Decatur; 15
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, January 28, 2007
Peters, Florence
1951-2007
Funeral for Florence Peters, 56, of Boyd was March 14 at Hilltop Assembly of God
Church in Boyd. The Rev. Bill Fitch officiated with burial at Boyd Cemetery.
Peters died Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Born March 8, 1951, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Peters of Boyd; a daughter, Diane Henke of
Boyd; five sons, Ernest Partin and wife Tracey and James Partin and wife
Cecilia, all of Boyd, Freddy Partin and wife Jennifer of Springtown and Damon
and Drew Peters of Archer City; three brothers, Bruce and Bobby Click and Randy
Farmer; a sister, Patty Logan; and eight grandchildren, Britney, Michael,
Cierra, Gunner, Zachory, Dakota, Cheyenne and Taylor Jo.
Pallbearers were Seferino Cardona, Shae Mayo, Damon Peters, Drew Peters, Scott
Moran, Willie Bean, Carey Price and Brady Davis. Honorary pallbearer was Elvis
Peters.
Published Sunday, March 18, 2007
Peters, Joanne
1929-2007
Funeral for Joanne Peters, 77, of Decatur was to be at 12 p.m. Saturday, June
30, 2007, at Fairview LDS Chapel in Layton, Utah, with Bishop Figgins
officiating.
Peters died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in Layton.
Born October 12, 1929, in Speedway, Ind., to Vivian Gwin and Fred Maxwell
Seward, she was a retired medical secretary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Peters.
She is survived by three children, Karen Fry of Riverton, Utah, Michael Fry of
Indianapolis, Ind., and Suzanne Doyle of Riverton; and five grandchildren Stacey
Morgan, Erin Doyle, Ryan Doyle, Katie Doyle and Daniel Romney.
Published Sunday, July 1, 2007
Peters, Velma
1923-2007
Memorial for Velma Peters, 83, of Poolville was Friday, March 2, at the home of
Lucille Chaffin in Poolville. The Rev. Doug Acklie officiated.
Peters died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Poolville.
Born Dec. 4, 1923, in Childersburg, Ala., she was a homemaker and a Baptist.
She is survived by her niece, Lucille Chaffin of Poolville.
Published Sunday, March 4, 2007
Petrie, Joshua ‘Josh’ Wade
1980-2007
Funeral for Joshua “Josh” Wade Petrie, 27, of Weatherford was to be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the First Baptist Church in Mineral Wells. Burial was
to be at Fairview Cemetery in Millsap.
Petrie died Saturday, May 26, 2007, in Fort Worth.
He was born May 24, 1980, in Fort Worth.
He is survived by his wife, Candee; two daughters, Haylee and Samee; his mother,
Debbie Hopton-Jones and husband, Ted, of North Richland Hills; his father, Mark
Petrie and wife, Karen; three sisters, Kristen Roberts and Megan and Lindsey
Petrie; a brother, Garrett Hopton-Jones; grandparents, Clay and Carolyn Dent of
Runaway Bay and Lorean Petrie; and great-grandparents, Irene and Orville
Churchwell.
Published Thursday, May 31, 2007
Petty, Mildred Inez
1922-2007
A memorial service for Mildred Inez Petty, 85, of Boyd is at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 17 at Central Assembly in Arlington.
Petty died Nov. 7, 2007, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.
Born July 23, 1922, in Colorado City to David and Lela Stanley, she married
Winfred Petty Aug. 9, 1941. She raised four children and lived in the Hurst and
Mansfield areas before moving to Boyd.
She is survived by her husband, Winfred D. Petty; sons, Royce Derrell Petty and
Doyle Ray Petty; daughters, Glenda Jealine Kellum and Sylvia Jeanell Todd;
grandchildren, Oteaka Saenz, Royce Petty Jr., Ron Petty, Daren Petty, Gregg
Petty, Totter Todd, Nathan Todd and Teri Todd; great-grandchildren, Lela Saenz,
Beja Todd, Sage Todd, Summit Heino, Boji Todd, Kamalei Todd, Shelby Petty,
Stacey Petty, Richelle Petty, Colton Petty and Britton Petty.
Published Sunday, November 11, 2007
Phillips, John Henry
1929-2007
Funeral service for John Henry Phillips, 78, of Brownwood was to be at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 3 at Delta Funeral Home in Cooper with Ryan Jespersen
officiating. Burial was to be at New Klondike Cemetery.
Phillips died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in Brownwood.
Born Feb. 22, 1929, in Dickens, Phillips retired from Continental Trailways in
1985 and served in the military.
He was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Phillips; sons, Toyce Phillips and wife,
Wincie, of Honey Grove and David Phillips and wife, Lisa, of Paradise;
daughters, Ragena Jespersen and husband, Randy, of Duncanville, Rhonda Kirbie
and husband, Matthew, of Decatur, Patricia Elmore and husband, Tim, of
Huntsville, Ala., and Laquina McElroy of Portland, Ore.; stepdaughter, Terry
Corrales and husband, Manuel, of Brownwood; grandchildren, Melissa Minor, Mark
Kirbie, Merrick Kirbie, Miles Kirbie, Ryan Jespersen, Ricky Jespersen, Rachel
Arteaga, Joshua Elmore and Jacquelyn Elmore; great-grandchildren, Madison,
Maliah and Mikena Minor, Mariah and Maci Kirbie and Leigh Jespersen.
Pallbearers were to be his grandsons, Miles Kirbie, Merrick Kirbie, Ricky
Jespersen, David Arteaga, Mark Kirbie and David Minor. Honorary pallbearer was
to be Joshua Elmore.
Published Sunday, November 4, 2007
Pierce, Edward Metcalf
1940-2007
Edward Metcalf Pierce, 67, of Paradise died Sept. 7, 2007, in Decatur.
Graveside services were held Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at East Mount Historic
Cemetery in Paradise, with the Rev. Matt Edwards with the First Baptist Church
of Paradise officiating.
Pierce was born in Shreveport, La., on June 30, 1940, to Edward Jarvis Pierce
and Florabelle Metcalf Pierce.
Pierce graduated from Midland High School in 1958 and Texas Tech in 1963. He
married Jan Payne from Richardson their senior year in college and the couple
was married for 45 years.
He worked as a salesman in the membrane lining business in the greater Houston
area for 40 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paradise.
He enjoyed fishing and golf and won numerous awards in amateur golf.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife; daughters Edith Erin Pierce Webber and husband,
Brian, of Paradise and Doreen Kay Levin Laurie and husband, Lawrence, of Katy;
sons, Chad Edward Pierce and wife, Lori, of Magnolia and Derek Daniel Pierce and
fiance, Andraya Bason, of Austin; mother, Florabelle Metcalf Pierce;
grandchildren, Hudson, Matthew and Cody Webber of Paradise, Justin and Carlynn
Laurie of Katy and Madison and Rylee Pierce of Magnolia; and brothers, Albert S.
Pierce and wife, Carol, of Kerrville, and David J. Pierce of Dallas.
Pallbearers will be Chad Pierce, Derek Pierce, Hudson Webber, Matthew Webber,
Cody Webber and Justin Laurie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to East Mound Historic
Cemetery Association.
Published Thursday, September 13, 2007
Pierce, Jane Tipton
1930-2007
Service for Jane Tipton Pierce, 77, of Denton will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22,
in the chapel of Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home, 705 N. Locust
in Denton. The Rev. Buddy Owens will officiate. Burial will follow at Roselawn
Memorial Park. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Pierce died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, in Denton.
Born Jan. 10, 1930, in Chico to James Ervin and Edna Faye (Gill) Tipton, she
married Allen Pierce on Feb. 14, 1973, in Denton.
She is survived by her husband, Allen Pierce of Denton; three daughters, Gayla
Stone and husband, Don, of Little Elm, Candy Kersten and husband, Dick, of Shady
Shores and Dawn LaPorte and husband, Bill, of Denton; a son, Ross Skeet and
Vicki Shepherd of Decatur; two stepchildren, Valerie Constentino of Waretown,
N.J., and Bob Pierce of Houston; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Larry Smith, Larry Richter, Jerry Todd, Zach Stone, Josh Lee
and Brian Doyle.
Memorials may be made to the Emily Fowler Public Library, 502 Oakland St.,
Denton, Texas 76201.
Published Sunday, January 21, 2007
Pirie, Charles A. ‘Cap’, III
1944-2007
Funeral for Charles A. “Cap” Pirie III, 62, of Newark was to be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 30, at Biggers Funeral Chapel. Cremation was to follow.
Pirie died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in Newark.
Born Nov. 30, 1944, in Palo Alto, Calif., to Charles A. Pirie Jr. and Virgina
Hummel Pirie, he was a heavy machinery mechanic. He served in the U.S. Navy for
12 1/2 years including more than three years in Vietnam. He married Glenda Jones
on April 18, 2002, in Decatur. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans and
The House of Prayer in Newark.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Bonner.
He is survived by his wife; children, Charles “Skip” Pirie IV, Samuel Brooks
and wife, Rachel, Mike Pirie and wife, Brandi, Mark Musick, Corey Musick, Delisa
Helvie and husband, Bill, Rhonda Naron and husband, Rich, and Georgia Moss; a
brother, William Pirie and wife, Carol; a brother-in-law, Paul Bonner; 17
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorials be made to a charity of choice.
Published Sunday, July 1, 2007
Placker, Jason Hightower
1955-2007
Funeral for Jason Hightower Placker, 52, of Galveston will be held at a later
date.
Placker died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, in Texas City.
Born Nov. 16, 1955, in Alamogordo, N.M., to Leonard V. and Cleo Placker, he was
an off-shore oil worker/ship engineer.
He is survived by two brothers, Leonard Placker Jr. of Newark and Roy Placker of
Los Cruces, N.M.
Published Sunday, December 30, 2007
Pleasant, Ira Ogle
1912-2007
Funeral for Ira Ogle Pleasant, 94, of Bridgeport was Monday at Hawkins Funeral
Chapel in Bridgeport. Roger Rhodes, assisted by the Rev. Johnny Irish,
officiated. Burial followed at Chico Cemetery.
Pleasant died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in Decatur.
Born July 23, 1912, in Chico, he retired from Conoco Inc. after working 26 years
as a gas plant operator. He was an amateur radio operator for 60 years. He
served in the National Guard and was a member of Cates Street Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Selma Pleasant; a brother, H.A. Pleasant;
and three sisters, Inez Stack, Wilda Thorne and Bennie Watson.
He is survived by a daughter, Wanda Stone and husband, Wayne, of Decatur; two
grandchildren, Curtis Stone and wife, Regina, of Decatur and Landon Stone and
wife, Melissa, of Keller; and three great-grandchildren, Brandon, Alissa and
Jacie Stone.
Pallbearers were Carroll Collier, Melvin, Ronnie and Kevin Pewitt, John Barnard
and Jimmy, Tommy and Toby Pleasant.
Published Thursday, February 22, 2007
Prevatle, Betty Louise
1931-2007
Betty Louise Prevatle, 75, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2007, in Rhome. A memorial
service was held at Aurora Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Withers officiating.
She was born Nov. 17, 1931, in Vienna, W.Va., to Robert E. Williams and Mary
Abigail Williams. She was a member of Aurora Baptist Church in Rhome.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kenneth Meeks Sr.
Survivors include son Raymond K. Meeks Jr. and wife Marcella of Rhome; daughters
Judy Ann Riser and husband Larry of Ellen Bura, W.Va., and Martha Louise Poole
and husband Tommy of Bay Saint Louis, Miss.; nine grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Published Sunday, September 2, 2007
Putman, Ozella ‘Rusty’
1929-2007
Funeral for Ozella “Rusty” Putman, 77, of Forestburg was Feb. 6 with the
Rev. David Gray, of Hillcrest Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was at
Fairview Cemetery.
Putman died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, in Grapevine.
Born April 18, 1929, in Moran County to James and Mamie Pearl Cooke Haley, she
lived in Gainesville most of her life.
She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Halsey and husband, Don, of Highland
Village and Connie Williams and husband, Jeff, of Lewisville; grandchilden,
Shannon Brougher and husband, Aric, of Richardson, Leigh Ann Harrel and husband,
James, of Sanger and Rusty Lynn Comer of Lewisville; great-grandchildren,
Amanda, Ryan, McKenzie and Rebecca Brougher, Haley Harrel and Leslie John Comer;
a sister, Bonnie Smith of Gainesville; and a brother, Manuel “Tot” Barron of
California.
She was preceded in death by her husband, B.R. “Bill” Putman in 1996 and
four brothers, Leonard and Elroe Barron and Bernel and Billy Jack Haley.
Published Thursday, February 8, 2007
Quillin, Hortense Pearl
1923-2007
Graveside service for Hortense Pearl Quillin, 83, of Graham was Tuesday, July
24, 2007, at Wilson Prairie Cemetery in Bridgeport. The Rev. Gary Riley
officiated.
Quillin died Saturday, July 21, 2007, in Graham.
Born Aug. 3, 1923, in Bridgeport to Joseph and Ruth Nall Thomas, she was a
homemaker and a member of Jean Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Loyd Quillin; sons, Leon and
Jack Quillin; sisters, Flora Boring, Imajean Boring and Maudie Virginia Thomas;
and brothers, James Loyd Thomas and James Donald Thomas.
She is survived by a daughter, Lois Kempenich of Graham; sons, James Quillin and
wife, Maria, of Hemet, Calif. and Bill Quillin of Graham; seven grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Published Thursday, July 26, 2007