Wise
County Messenger Obituaries
2010
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The following obituaries are in alphabetical
order by last name.
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Hale, James E.
1961-2010
Published Thursday, January 21, 2010
Funeral for James E. Hale, 48, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at
Jones Family Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with Wilson Hale Jr. officiating.
Burial will be 2 p.m. Friday at Dyer Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark. Visitation was
to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Jones Family Funeral Home.
Born Oct. 21, 1961, in Pauls Valley, Okla., to Wilson and Helen Hale, he was a
retired truck driver and served in the Army and Army National Guard.He was
preceded in death by his stepfather, Harold Edgar.He is survived by his wife,
Glenda Hale; mother, Helen Hale Edgar of Van Buren; father and wife, Elaine, of
Paradise; daughters, Shonna Hale McFarland of Bridgeport and Anna LaTish Schutz
of Springtown; sisters, Davalene Wells and husband, Darrel, and Charlotte
Barber, all of Van Buren; brothers, Daniel Hale and wife, Melinda, of Alma,
Ark., and Wilson Hale Jr. and wife, Francis, of Van Buren; stepbrother, Leroy
Edgar of Van Buren; grandchildren, Jacova and Alexis of Fort Smith and Levi and
Heather Schutz of Springtown; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and
nephews.Pallbearers are Nicholas Smith, Daniel Hale Jr., Justin Hale, Jasper
Barber, Eric Wells, Benjamin Barber, John Wilson Hale and Anthony Hale.
Hale, Randy Eugene
1964-2010
Published Sunday, January 17, 2010
Funeral for Randy Eugene Hale, 45, of Jacksboro was Jan. 15 at Hopewell Baptist
Church in Alvord, and burial followed at Hopewell Cemetery.
Hale died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, in Lake Worth. Born May 20, 1964, in Oakland,
Calif., to Gene and Anita Hale, he was in the U.S. Army. He also fished. He is
survived by his daughter, LaResa Miller of Sweetwater; son, Dustin Hale of Azle;
grandchildren, Piper and Tinsley Miller of Sweetwater; parents of Jacksboro;
brothers Jackie Hale and wife, Paula, of Jacksboro, Robert Hale of Weatherford,
and Curtis Hale of Fort Worth; and nieces and nephews.
Haley, C. Bob
1940-2010
Published Thursday, August 26, 2010
Memorial service for C. Bob Haley, 69, of Decatur is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug.
26, at the First United Methodist Church of Decatur with the Revs. Roy Spore,
Johnny Irish and Cliff McNeely officiating. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8
p.m. Wednesday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Haley died Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in Decatur.Born Oct. 24, 1940, in Crockett to
Thomas Calvin and Eugenia Sledge Haley, he married Barbara Jean Frost Haley June
2, 1990. He was a mechanic contractor and retired from T.D. Industries in Dallas
after 30 years. Haley was also a member of the Associated Builders and
Contractors and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Decatur.He was
preceded in death by his first wife, Claudine Robinson Haley in 1989; brothers,
Leonard B., Jack Colman and Calvin Haley; and sister Clara Cook.Haley is
survived by his wife; daughters, Frieda Hanley and husband, Scotty Ray, and
Elizabeth Beaver, all of Decatur; stepdaughters, Stacy McNeely and husband,
Cliff, of Grapevine and Susan Thomas and husband, Rusty, of Sanger;
grandchildren, Ryan and Evan Davis, Haden Davis, Joey Laremore, Davin Beaver,
Trevor and Regan McNeely and Rylee and Jackson Thomas; sister Nina Hooks of
Colmesneil; and a niece.Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association,
P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125; Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, North
Texas Chapter, 8111 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 425, Dallas, TX 75251; or the First United
Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 302, Decatur, TX 76234.
Halter, P.J.
1929-2010
Published Thursday, April 15, 2010
Memorial service for P.J. Halter, 80, of Bridgeport was April 13 at Jones Family
Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Hughes officiating.
Halter died Sunday, April 11, 2010, in Decatur.Born May 14, 1929, in Carrolton,
Ohio, to Frank and Mabel Halter, he was a self-employed horse trader and truck
owner. He played the lottery.He is survived by his wife, Grace; sons, David
Halter and wife, Margie, Dwayne Halter, Darrell Halter and wife, Lori, and
Dennis Halter and wife, Shannon; brothers, Clarence Halter and Carl Halter;
grandchildren, Manda and husband, Kyle, and Jace and Justin; and
step-grandchildren, Jason and Dylan.
Hamby, Betty Ann
1938-2010
Published Sunday, June 27, 2010
Funeral for Betty Ann Hamby, 72, of Watauga was June 25 at Hawkins Funeral Home
in Bridgeport with Larry Webb officiating. Burial followed at East Bridgeport
Cemetery.
Hamby died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, in Bedford.Born June 7, 1938, to Russel and
Rose (Taylor) Brooks in Lampasas County, she married Gordon Miller Hamby Aug.
20, 1971, in Fort Worth. She was a member of the Indian Oaks Primitive Baptist
Church in Fort Worth.She was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived
by her daughter, Katherine Sewell of Fort Worth; sons David Sewell of Watauga
and Bob Sewell and wife, Sandy, of Weatherford; grandchildren, Terry, James,
Scott, Daniel, Kristen and Russell; great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Lily Ann and
Autumn; sister, Katherine Rice of Tyler; brothers, Rayburn Brooks and wife,
Jean, of Richardson, and Walter Brooks and wife, Kathy, of Corpus Christi; and
nieces, nephews and other relatives.Pallbearers were Bob Sewell, David Sewell,
Russell Sewell, Daniel R. Sewell, Walter Brooks and Rayburn Brooks.
Hancock, Jeanie
1958-2010
Published Sunday, August 8, 2010
Funeral for Jeanie Hancock, 51, of Slidell was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug.
7, at First United Methodist Church in Rosston with the Rev. Doyle Henderson
officiating. Burial was to follow at Rosston Cemetery.
Hancock died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, in Denton.Born Aug. 28, 1958, in Dallas to
James Woodrow and Alleen Glasgow Willis, she married Mark Hancock July 19, 1996,
in The Colony. She was an educational specialist at the Denton State School.
Hancock is survived by her husband; brother James G. Willis and wife, Arleen, of
Keller; and nephew Josh Willis of Keller.The family requests memorials be made
to an animal shelter of choice or to The American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), c/o Linda Tiramani, Special Giving, 520 8th Avenue,
7th Floor, New York, NY, 10018.Pallbearers were to be Carl Rankin, Scott
Hancock, David Hancock, Joe Knox, Jim Fortenberry and Josh Willis.
Hankins, Dorothy Diane
1960-2010
Published Sunday, February 21, 2010
Funeral for Dorothy Diane Hankins, 49, of Bridgeport will be at 2 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 22, at Jones Family Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Allen Bates will
officiate.
Family visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.Hankins died
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born May 17, 1960, in Bridgeport to Bill
and Pat Hobbs, she was a certified nurse's aide who spent time with her family
and friends. She was a member of Victory Family Church in Decatur.She was
preceded in death by a grandson, James Moody.She is survived by her husband, Bob
Hankins; sons Robby Hankins of Big Spring, Daniel Hankins of Nocona, and Rolla
Hankins, Joshua Hankins and Eldon Hankins, all of Bridgeport; daughter, Carol
Baldonado of Decatur; mother of Bridgeport; brothers, Billy Hobbs, Joey Hobbs
and Randy Hobbs, all of Bridgeport; sister, Patrice Crenshaw of Bridgeport; 13
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Hanlin, Erma Jane
1936-2010
Published Thursday, February 11, 2010
Memorial service for Erma Jane Hanlin, 73, of Bridgeport is at 2 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 11, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel.
Hanlin died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Bridgeport. Born April 4, 1936, in
Hattiesburg, Miss., to Lawrence Arthur and Elsie Hannah (Hartfield) Overstreet,
she married Emmett Leslie Hanlin Jr. Jan. 13, 1967, in Nowata, Okla. She was a
health care giver.She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Michael Lee;
and brothers, Marvin and Billy Overstreet. She is survived by sons, Robert
Hanlin of Houston, Tony Lane of Runaway Bay, Eugene L. Clay of Bridgeport and
James Hanlin of Derby, N.Y.; daughter, Lizetta Byrum of Purvis, Miss.; 15
grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Vivian Jordan and Sybil
Mann, both of Wichita Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hanna, Larry Eugene, Sr.
1946-2010
Published Thursday, September 2, 2010
Funeral for Larry Eugene Hanna Sr., 63, of Petrolia, formerly of Bridgeport, was
Aug. 31 at Coker Funeral Home with burial at Montague Cemetery in Montague.
Hanna died Friday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born Nov. 19, 1946, in Nouata,
Okla., to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hanna, he graduated from Henrietta High School. He
was a heavy equipment operator for Polivak in Fort Worth. Hanna married Sherry
Ann Claytor, formerly of Sanger, Feb. 8, 2006, in Farmersville.He was preceded
in death by three brothers and his son, Jason Hanna.He is survived by his wife;
daughters, Sandy, Mary, Shanda and husband, Justin, and Rachel; sons, John and
wife, Katrina, and Larry Jr. and wife, Denise; sister Linda Ferrell; six
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Harber, James Lee
1941-2010
Published Thursday, November 11, 2010
A private memorial service for James Lee Harber, 68, of Decatur will be held at
a later date.
Harber died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Decatur.Born Dec. 30, 1941, in Hoxie, Ark.,
to David Lee and Vina Robins, he married Ida Jessene Wallis March 7, 1959.
Harber retired from Martin Brower Trucking in Grand Prairie after 30 years and
was a member of Victory Family Church in Decatur.He is survived by his wife;
daughter Tish DeLeon of Westfield, Ind.; son James Harber Jr. of Midland;
brother Daniel Harber of Decatur; four grandsons and a great-granddaughter.
Hardy, Dollie Velma
1926-2010
Published Thursday, September 23, 2010
Funeral for Dollie Velma Hardy, 84, of Saginaw and formerly of Rhome was
Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Shreve
officiating. Burial was at Aurora Cemetery.
Hardy died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in Saginaw.Born Jan. 2, 1926, in Rhome to
Ruben Jasper and Mary Rudell McDonald Anderson, she married O.K. Hardy April 12,
1946, in Weatherford. She retired from Montgomery Ward in 1976 and was a member
of the Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband in 1998; sisters,
Ruth Buttram and Vinnie Strickling; and brothers, Logan, R.J., Wiley and G.W.She
is survived by her son, Jack Hardy and wife, Vicki, of Crowley; daughter,
Shirley Knox and husband, Price, of Saginaw; sister, Mae Harwell of Bowie; eight
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons.Pallbearers
were Randy Tice, Kelly Swafford, Tom Hardy, Brad Knox, Joe Arriola and Daren
Hamrick.
Hardy, Malcolm 'Mike'
1942-2010
Published Thursday, November 18, 2010
Funeral for Malcolm "Mike" Hardy, 68, of Alvord was to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Alvord Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Bob Wilson
and Glen Randall officiating. Burial was to follow at Hardy Cemetery in
Forestburg.
Hardy died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born Feb. 19, 1942, in Detroit
to Malcolm and Marie (Curtis) Hardy, he was a retired salesman. He married Nita
Jean Hines Nov. 27, 2002, in Boyd. Hardy served as past president of the Alvord
Chamber of Commerce and was a member of Perry Branch Community Church.He was
preceded in death by his father; son Matthew Stephen Hardy; and brother Thomas
Hardy.Hardy is survived by his wife; sons Malcolm A. Hardy III of Alvord, Justin
Gary Hardy and wife, Brandi, of Monahans, Brandon Samuel Hardy of Sunset and
Mark Paul Hardy and wife, Sandy, Michael Thomas Hardy and wife, Gina Ellen,
Marshall John Hardy and Stephen William Hardy, all of Arlington.He is also
survived by daughters Michelle Ann Hardy Trachier and husband, John, of Fort
Worth and Bridget Jorgenson of Mansfield; mother of Powhatan, Va.; stepchildren
Christie Lambert and husband, Marcus, of Bridgeport and Lloyd Monroe of
Seminole, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; sisters Laura Marie Goode of Midlothian, Va.,
and Sarah Ellen Lockamy of Rougemont, N.C.; brother Michael Glenn Hardy of
Mentor, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.Hardy's sons were to be
pallbearers.
Harlan, Nancy Ann
1935-2010
Published Thursday, December 2, 2010
Memorial service for Nancy Ann Harlan, 75, of Lewisville, formerly of Decatur,
is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Roy
Spore will officiate.
Harlan died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, in Plano.Born Feb. 9, 1935, in San Francisco
to Charles Morrison and Wanda Georgina Molyneux Caldwell, she was a small
business owner. Harlan also worked as a lifeguard, swimming instructor, garment
pattern maker and mermaid at Aquarena Springs. She rode horses, swam, sewed and
scrapbooked. Harlan was an active guardian ad litem with CASA and was a member
of Voices Advocating for Children.She was preceded in death by a
great-grandchild, Kollin Perkins.Harlan is survived by her husband, Roy Harlan;
sons David Harlan and wife, Letitia, and Duane Harlan and wife, Ana Ruth;
daughter Sharon Riels and husband, Regie; grandchildren David Harlan II,
Jennifer Perkins, Kevin Bullard and wife, Kristina, Esteban Harlan, Pearla
Vargas, Malcolm Harlan and Niles Harlan.She is also survived by
great-grandchildren Trenton Harlan, Sean Harlan, David Harlan III, Madelyn Ray
Harlan, Preston Perkins, Brendon Perkins, Austin Perkins, Abbigail Perkins and
Daniel Bullard; and foster grandchild Nicky.
Harlow, Betty Lou
1939-2010
Published Thursday, September 23, 2010
Graveside service for Betty Lou Harlow, 71, of Decatur was to be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Oaklawn Cemetery with Dr. Bill Hughes officiating.
Harlow died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2010, in Decatur.Born July 14, 1939, in Decatur
to William Harrison and Lelamae Starnes Mosley, she married Hollis Dwain Harlow
May 16, 1962. She was a bookkeeper for 30 years and was a member of the Baptist
Church.She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 23, 2008.She is survived
by her daughters, Betsy Byrd and Denise Maltzman, both of Decatur; son, Dwayne
Harlow of Decatur; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Harris, Mannie Arzella
1921-2010
Published Thursday, April 8, 2010
Graveside service for Mannie Arzella Harris, 89, of Decatur was April 5 at
Oaklawn Cemetery with Gerre Joiner officiating.
Harris died Friday, April 2, 2010, in Decatur.Born Jan. 13, 1921, in Wise County
to Barney Lloyd and Emma Leola Mann McDowell, she married James W. Harris in
1977 in Decatur. Harris worked for Stripling & Cox for more than 15 years as
a commercial artist and was a member of the First Baptist Church.She is survived
by her daughter, Robin Trietsch May and husband, Jim, of Decatur; grandchildren,
Torey Winkler, Christopher Thorne, Paul Thorne, Beth May Fagan, James May Jr.,
Sterling May and Andrew May; and great-grandchildren, Hannah, Lauran, Henry,
India, Ivy and Ian.
Harris, Red
1943-2010
Published Sunday, May 16, 2010
Memorial service for Red Harris, 67, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May
22, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Decatur with Jeff Meredith
officiating.
Harris died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in Decatur.Born April 14, 1943, in Lakeview,
Ore., to Jesse James and Della Grace Tolleson Harris, he married Thelma Rebecca
Lang June 20, 1964, in Willits, Calif. He was a refuse design engineer and
attended the Jehovah's Witness church.He was preceded in death by four brothers
and two sisters.He is survived by his wife, Becky, of Decatur; son, Clinton
Harris of Denton; daughter, Shelly Same and husband, Derrick, of Boyd; and
grandchildren, Kaleb and Kyle Same.
Harris, Velma Lou
1924-2010
Published Sunday, March 14, 2010
Funeral for Velma Lou Harris, 85, of Reno was Feb. 23 at Walnut Creek Baptist
Church in Reno. Burial was at Nelson Cemetery.
Harris died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.Born Dec. 7, 1924, in Lawton, Okla., to
Cleatus and Lilly Carpenter Brammer, she was a housewife, factory worker and she
farmed.She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvie Harris, on Oct. 6, 1995;
and sisters, Florene Mallory, Viola Mosley and Zelma Solee, all of Aurora.She is
survived by her sons, Michael Harris and wife, Marilyn, of Lawton and Sammy
Harris and wife, Patty, of Hot Springs, Ark.; grandchildren, Amy Scheets and
husband, Wesley, of Bridgeport, Susan Stogner and husband, Brian, of Frisco,
Amber Compton and husband, Todd, of Hot Springs, Shane Harris of Fayettville,
Ark., and Michael Harris and wife, Megan, of Florida; great-grandchildren,
Wesley and Wendie Scheets, Branden and Brittany Baker, Ava Compton, Jayson
Stogner and Pierson Harris; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Hatten, Leonard Wayne 'Red'
1944-2010
Published Thursday, December 2, 2010
Memorial service for Leonard Wayne "Red" Hatten, 66, of Decatur is 10
a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at Country Side Baptist Church in Decatur.
Hatten died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, in Fort Worth. Born July 5, 1944, in Fort
Worth to Charles Everett and Mary Elizabeth Hathcock Hatten, he was a truck
driver for DFW Truck and Trailer Sales in Fort Worth. He married Cynthia Ann
Burton Sept. 18, 2010, in Rhome. Hatten was preceded in death by a
granddaughter, Haleigh Scott. He is survived by his wife; daughter Amanda Gray
and husband, Stanley, of California; sons Michael Burton and Tony Gatlin, both
of Rhome; mother Mary Barnett of White Settlement; brothers Barney and Steve
Barnett; sister Linda Spears; and three grandchildren.
Henry, Roby Orville
1923-2010
Published Sunday, December 19, 2010
Memorial service for Roby Orville Henry, 87, of Fort Worth, was Dec. 17 at the
Church of the Holy Apostles with the Rev. Christopher Cantrell, officiating.
Henry died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010.Born May 27, 1923, in Talco to Docia Leona
Williams and Jesse Melton Henry, he married Mabel Lee Oates, formerly of Wise
County, Feb. 17, 1968. He served in the United States Air Force from 1941 to
1945 and retired as a senior executive after more than 45 years with the Texas
Refinery Corporation and NPAC. Henry played golf and was a member of the Ridglea
Country Club.He is survived by his wife; son Roby O. Henry Jr.; grandson Roby O.
Henry III; brother Robert Hoyle Henry of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and numerous
relatives.Memorials may be made to the Church of the Holy Apostles, 3900 Longvue
Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76126.
Henry, Virginia 'Gin' Ann Mooney
1949-2010
Published Thursday, June 3, 2010
A family memorial service for Virginia "Gin" Ann Mooney Henry, 60, of
Gainesville was May 31 at the Stanford House.
Henry died Friday, May 28, 2010, in Gainesville.Born Oct. 17, 1949, in Decatur
to Mary Jo Hopson and H.M. Mooney Jr., she was the ninth child of the couple.
She married Larry D. Henry March 26, 1976, in Gainesville, where they lived
their entire married life. Henry taught at Gainesville school district and North
Central Texas College. She read books, taught country western dancing and
collected antiques.She was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas Michael
Mooney and H.M. (Tim) Mooney III.Henry is survived by her husband; brothers,
Dudley Mooney of Santo and Mart Mooney and wife, Linda, of Decatur; sisters,
Laura Brewer and husband, Doug, of Gainesville, Mary Hubbard and husband, Arvel,
of Decatur, Nell Hess of Lindsay, Dana Williams and husband, Jimmie, of
Greenwood, Molly Crawshaw and husband, Glenn, of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; and
sister-in-law, Meradith Mooney Smith of Colorado; nieces and nephews; and other
extended families.Donations may be made to the Cooke County Library, 200 South
Weaver, Gainesville, TX 76204; or the NCTC Library, 1525 West California,
Gainesville, TX 76240; or your favorite charity.
Henson, Johnny
1947-2010
Published Thursday, December 23, 2010
No service is planned for Johnny Henson, 63, of Rhome.
Henson died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, in Decatur.He was born May 17, 1947, in
Brevard, N.C.Henson is survived by wife Deborah Henson; sons Kevin Henson, Cody
Henson, Vernon Valigura and James Ary; brother Tommy Henson; grandchildren
Katelyn Putman, Alyssa Henson, Lauren Ary, Dakota Ary and Sarah Gene Ary.
Hickinbotham, James William
1964-2010
Published Sunday, September 26, 2010
Memorial service for James William Hickinbotham, 46, of Alvord, will be 10:30
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Aurora Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Withers
officiating.
Hickinbotham died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in Houston.Born July 19, 1964, in
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Glen Thomas and Patricia Ann Spidle Hickinbotham, he
married Penny Lynn Holiman July 12, 1996, in Watauga. He was employed for 21
years at American Airlines as an aircraft maintenance tech. Hickinbotham was a
member of the Aurora Baptist Church.He is survived by his wife; daughters Kelsey
Rhodes and husband, Bobby, of Conway, Ark., and Caitlin Yale of Texas; son Ryan
Hickinbotham of Alvord; his parents; sister Debra Chrystie, and brothers David
and Mark Hickinbotham, all of Florida.
Hill, Kendall W.
1941-2010
Published Thursday, April 1, 2010
Funeral for Kendall W. Hill, 68, of Alvord is 10 a.m. Thursday, April 1, at
Richland Hills Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial
Park in Colleyville. Visitation was to be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, at
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.
Born July 9, 1941, in Arp to Gerald and Doris Hill, he graduated from Arp High
School and received his law degree from Baylor University. Hill had a law
practice in Fort Worth for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his brother,
David. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cindy Hill; children, Tiffany
Hill Luedtke, Lindsy Hill Thomas and Renee Hanisko; grandchildren, Ryan, Emma
and Hill Luedtke, Reagan, Hannah and Camp Thomas, and Kendrik, Kolton, and
Kaalan Hanisko; and siblings, Phil Hill and Karen Foster. Pallbearers are
Michael Thomas, Matthew Luedtke, Kolton Hanisko, Phil Hill, John Jose and T.C.
Gillispie. Memorials may be made to Baylor Law School, 1 Bear Place #97288,
Waco, TX, 76798.
Hilton, Gwendolyn Faye
1921-2010
Published Thursday, February 25, 2010
Funeral for Gwendolyn Faye Hilton, 88, of Decatur is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb.
25, at Coker Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Irish officiating. Burial
will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Hilton died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Decatur. Born July 20, 1921, in Petrolia
to Grady Groves and Lela Faye New, she graduated from Decatur High School. She
married Henry Glen Hilton Oct. 10, 1940, in Decatur. Hilton was a member of the
First United Methodist Church in Decatur, and she was a gardener. She was
preceded in death by her husband in 2006. She is survived by son, Joe Hilton of
San Antonio; daughter, Glenda Beth Holliday and husband, Laird, of Fairview; and
granddaughters, Amy Hilton of Austin and Allison Hilton of Lewisville.
Hinkle, Sarah Ann
1979-2010
Published Sunday, November 28, 2010
Funeral for Sarah Ann Hinkle, 31, of Breckenridge, was Nov. 26 at Grace Baptist
Church in Decatur. Robert L. Barker and Van Gardner officiated. Burial followed
at Murray Community Cemetery near Graham.
Hinkle died Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, in Parker County. Born Aug. 25, 1979, in
Palmerton, Pa., to Herman and Roxann Hinkle, she was a missionary and published
writer and vocalist who rode motorcycles. She was treasurer and secretary of
Rose Avenue Ministries. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Vermont,
W.V., and Grace Baptist Church.She is survived by her parents; brothers, James
Hinkle and wife, Kasey, Paul Hinkle and wife, Amy, Butch Hinkle and wife, Jody,
and John Hinkle and wife, Michelle; sister Susan Hinkle; and nieces and nephews.
Hix, Lelia Nell Jones
1941-2010
Published Sunday, January 17, 2010
Funeral for Lelia Nell Jones Hix, 68, of Haskell was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Jan. 16, at Trinity Baptist Church in Haskell with Mike Roberson officiating.
Burial was to follow at Willow Cemetery.
Hix died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. Born Dec. 3, 1941, in Haskell to the Rev.
Jesse Jones and Annie Lena Curry Jones, she attended school in Haskell. She
received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Midwestern State University in
Wichita Falls, and she earned numerous post graduate certifications, including
her superintendent certification. Hix taught school in Wichita Falls and Bowie,
was assistant principal at Cleburne High School and principal of Bowie
Elementary. She was also superintendent of the Gold-Burg school district and
worked for the Region IX Education Service Center. Hix was active in various
churches throughout her life. She played the piano and organ for several
churches and was a choir member. She was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Jo
Price of Kermit and Jessie Ruth Nesbitt of Denison, Iowa. She is survived by her
children, Paul Hix of Amarillo, Mark Hix of Carrollton, Kimberly Hix Trant of
Decatur and Douglas Hix of Longview; brothers, David Jones of Fairhope, Ala.,
and Chester Jones of Houston; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Hodges, Kathryn Ann
1956-2010
Published Sunday, May 30, 2010
Funeral for Kathryn Ann Hodges, 53, of Alvord was May 27 at Coker-Hawkins
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Cleveland officiating. Burial was at
Alvord Cemetery.
Hodges died Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Alvord.Born July 24, 1956, in Monroe, La.,
to Walter Wayne and JoAnn Mathis Newman, she married Charles Hodges Oct. 21,
2001, in Tallulah, La.She is survived by her husband; daughters, Sara Goss and
husband, Robbie, of Louisiana, Jessica Rhine and husband, Brandon, of
Bridgeport, Jenna Jacobs of Alvord and Frenchie Knight and husband, Kevin, of
Monroe; son, Ronnie Newman and wife, Kasidi, of Bowie; seven grandchildren;
mother, JoAnn Scardino; father; brothers, Walter Wayne Newman Jr., Randall
Newman and Mark Campbell; sisters, Brenda Mooney, Tammy Romero and Kelly
Campbell.
Hogan, Donald Edward
1942-2010
Published Sunday, October 10, 2010
A private memorial service will be held for Donald Edward Hogan, 68, of Decatur.
Hogan died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, in Decatur.He was born Aug. 23, 1942, and
was formerly of Tulare, Calif.Hogan is survived by his daughter, Julie Medlock
of Boyd; three grandchildren; and other family members.
Holgate, Salomae
1912-2010
Published Sunday, January 10, 2010
Funeral for Salomae Holgate, 97, of Decatur was to be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
9, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel in Brownfield. Burial was to follow at
Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield.
Holgate died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born Sept. 27, 1912, to Walter
Eugene "Buster" and Sarah Elizabeth Jacobs Steen, she married Barney
Hird Holgate March 25, 1939, in Lubbock. She retired from Lubbock ISD after 25
years as a pastry chef. She is survived by her sons, Stan Holgate of Fayettville,
N.C., and Forrest Holgate of Grand Junction, Colo.; daughter, Elizabeth
"Liz" Young of Decatur; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;
sister, Forrest Stubblefield of Brownfield; and brother, Buster Steen of
Lubbock.Honorary pallbearers were to be Timothy Holgate, Todd Holgate, Justin
Holgate, Cary Young, Jeremy Young and Jason Young.
Holland, Calva
1917-2010
Published Thursday, September 16, 2010
Funeral for Calva Holland, 92, of Breckenridge, was to be at 10 a.m. Sept. 14 at
the First United Methodist Church of Breckenridge with the Revs. Jeff Miller and
Charles West officiating. Burial was at Grandview Cemetery in Grandview with the
Rev. Jim Chandler officiating.
Holland died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010.Born Nov. 23, 1917, in Wise County to R. Cal
and Ava (Chambers) McCurdy, she married Truett Holland Aug. 11, 1940, in
Decatur. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church where
she taught Sunday school and was a member of United Methodist Women. Holland
completed her associate degree at Tarleton State College, a bachelor of science
at Texas Woman's University and her master's degree at Abilene Christian
University. Holland taught school at Blewett County School and Woodson High
School from 1938 to 1952. Her family then moved to Breckenridge, where she
taught at East Elementary until retirement. She was a member of Delta Kappa
Gamma, and served 20 years with the Ombudsman program. She was the 2001 Citizen
of the Year, 1989 Kiwanias Lay Person of the year for Christian service, 1981 to
1982 Teacher of the Year, 1987 Villa Haven Nursing Home Volunteer of the Year,
2001 Eckerd 100 Women of America Salute and recipient of the West Central Texas
Council of Governments Service to Older Texans Award.She was preceded in death
by her husband; brother Allen McCurdy; and sisters, Beatrice Moore and Dorothy
Blessing. Holland is survived by daughter Cindy Green and husband, Gary, of
Blanchard; son Rocky and wife, Derinda, of Breckenridge; grandchildren, Christy
Green of Overland Park, Kan., Sarah Ridgeway and husband, Brad of The Woodlands,
Kari Shea and husband, Jason, of Early, Gabe Green of Blanchard, Okla., Kelly
Hedge and husband, Codie, of Graham and Kippi Lattimore and husband, Tres, of
Graham; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Erica Nickolett, Beau, Cooper and
Walker Ridgeway, Mattie and Garen Green, Sydnee and Ellie Shea, Easton Hedge and
Mylee Lattimore; and brothers, Elton McCurdy and Floyd McCurdy, both of Wise
County. Memorials may be made to the Waco Methodist Children's Home, 1111
Herring Ave., Waco, TX 76708 or Aldersgate Enrichment Center, P.O. Box 1406,
Brownwood, TX 76804.
Holloway, Suzanne O'Reilly
1959-2010
Published Thursday, August 5, 2010
Graveside service for Suzanne O'Reilly Holloway, 50, of Decatur is 10 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 7, at Oaklawn Cemetery with Gerre Joiner officiating.
Holloway died Friday, July 16, 2010, in Decatur.Born Nov. 29, 1959, in Portland,
Ore., to Peter Joseph Fitzpatrick and Mary Leone Keane O'Reilly, she lived most
of her life in North Richland Hills. She married Ralph Preston Holloway III June
25, 1999, in San Angelo. Holloway was a graduate of Texas Christian University
and had a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She worked at Harris Methodist
Hospital in Fort Worth and was certified in basic and advanced cardiac life
support.She is survived by her husband; daughters, Alisa McCallion and husband,
Ryan, of Little Elm, Julian Nelson and husband, Tim, of Fort Worth, and Rene
Garrett of Lewisville; sons, James Reilly Russell of Denton and Rodney Holloway
and wife, Julie, of Potosi; grandchildren, Trevor McCallion, Emma Nelson, Peyton
Nelson, Zachary Garrett and Reilly Nguyen Russell; brothers, Michael O'Reilly
and wife, Jere, of Atlanta, Peter O'Reilly and wife, Barbara, of Bozeman, Mont.,
and Patrick O'Reilly of Huntsville, Ala.; and sister, Mary Beth Shaffer and
husband, Gary, of Fort Worth.
Hood, Lula Mae
1927-2010
Published Sunday, August 1, 2010
Graveside service for Lula Mae Hood, 82, of Bowie was July 25 at Elmwood
Cemetery.
Hood died Friday, July 23, 2010, in Decatur.Born Aug. 26, 1927, in Gillham,
Ark., to Earl and Lizzie (Holden) Reynolds, she graduated from Eagletown High
School in Oklahoma. She married Lester Hood in Idabel, Okla., and worked as a
technician for Baldwin Piano Company in Dequeen, Ark. She fished and
gardened.She was preceded in death by her husband and four brothers.She is
survived by her children, Bob Sanders and wife, Claudette, of Mansfield, Kevin
Hood of Wichita, Kan., Greg Hood of Tulsa, Okla., Earl Sanders and wife, Angie,
of Hunstville, Terri Swindler and husband, Lavell, of Oklahoma, Johnnie Grimmett
and husband, Pork, of Bowie, Ricky Dale Pack and wife, Linda, of Boyd and Lou
Ann Pack and husband, Worley, of South Carolina; eight grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Bounds of Broken Bow, Okla.; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Horner, Jimmy Ray
1941-2010
Published Thursday, October 7, 2010
Funeral for Jimmy Ray Horner, 68, of Alvord was Oct. 2 at Community Church in
Decatur with John Redfearn and Chris Wann officiating. Burial followed at Briar
Branch Cemetery in Alvord.
Horner died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, in Bridgeport. Born Oct. 2, 1941, in
Decatur to J. T. Horner Sr. and Bonnie Averitt Horner, he married Carolyn Hudson
June 28, 1958, in Ardmore, Okla. He attended Decatur High School and was a
retired telecommunications engineer. Horner was a member of Living Word Assembly
of God Church in Alvord.He was preceded in death by brothers J.T. Horner Jr. and
Ronnie Horner and sister Juanna Horner Cook.He is survived by his wife; son
Jimmy Horner and wife, Teresa, of Decatur; daughter Debbie Rhea and husband,
Mike, of Keller; sister Oleta Jackson of Jacksboro; granddaughters Brooke Rhea
of Bedford and Abby Horner Broussard of Decatur; grandsons Will Horner of Waco
and Brenton Rhea of Keller; and great-grandchildren Kyra Richardson of Bedford
and Luke Broussard of Decatur. Pallbearers were Will Horner, Brenton Rhea, Josh
Horner, Micah Horner, Johnny McDaniel, Michael McDaniel, Ty McDaniel, and Jake
Moody. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Andrews, James Cox, Bill Grundy, Milton
Hopkins, Richard Horner, Ricky Hudson, Norman Lindsay, Jerry Rushing, Ronald
Womack and Claborn Young.
Houser, Janie
1925-2010
Published Thursday, December 9, 2010
Graveside service for Janie Houser, 85, of Boyd was to be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.
8, at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.
Houser died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.Born Nov. 13, 1925, in Hattiesburg, Miss., she
worked as a PBX operator for Dillard's department store. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Al Houser; son Jerry Houser; three sisters; and one
brother.Houser is survived by daughters Shirley Wilson and husband, Jimmy, of
Boyd and Beverly Hobbs and husband, Dan, of Newark; grandsons Michael Seiler,
Rusty Seiler, Shawn Seiler, Eric Wilson and Robbie Wilson; eight
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Houston, Joshua Cole
1994-2010
Published Thursday, December 30, 2010
Funeral for Joshua Cole Houston, 16, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30,
at Victory Family Church in Decatur with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Visitation was to be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Jones Family Funeral
Home in Bridgeport.Houston died Dec. 24, 2010, in Decatur.Born Jan 28, 1994, in
Decatur to Becky Olveda and Darrell Houston, he was a member of Victory Family
Church. Houston fished, camped, was a knife collector and played games.Houston
was preceded in death by his grandfather, Warren Latham, and grandmother Ethel
Brent.He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Carlos Olveda; his father;
brother Christopher Olveda; sisters Tiffany Latham, Ally Olveda and Mimi Olveda;
grandmother Chris Latham; uncle Steve Latham; and good friend Pam Thompson.The
family requests memorials be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer
Camp.
Howard, James Arnold
1914-2010
Published Sunday, September 26, 2010
Funeral for James Arnold Howard, 95, of Greenwood was Sept. 23 at First Baptist
Church of Greenwood with the Revs. Charles Taylor and Tracy Epting officiating.
Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery.
Howard died Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, in Greenwood.Born Nov. 30, 1914, in
Greenwood to Knowles Wright and Willie Beulah Mote Howard, he married Hazel
Truitt Oct. 7, 1933, in Decatur. Arnold was a farmer and a rancher as well as a
member of the First Baptist Church of Greenwood and the North Texas Fox and Wolf
Hunters Association.Howard is survived by his wife; son Willie Joe Howard of
Alvord; daughters Anna Adell Clark of Keller, Matty Graham of Aledo and Maurine
Lovejoy of Argyle; brother Warren Howard of North Richland Hills; sister Mary Jo
Foster of Hurst; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Neal Fortenberry, Benny Rutherford,
Frank Maxwell, Roland Wilson, Rex Maxwell and Dale Burks. Honorary pallbearers
were Roland Carter, Pat Collins and A.C Griffin.
Hubbard, Bobbie J.
1931-2010
Published Sunday, January 31, 2010
Funeral for Bobbie J. Hubbard, 78, of Denton was Jan. 25 at Gateway United
Baptist Church in Denton with the Rev. Buddy Owens officiating. Burial was in
Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton.
Hubbard died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Denton.Born Sept. 24, 1931, in Earth to
Vester Lee and Eurah Sybil (Cobb) McCool, she married Walter Jack
"Corky" Hubbard May 6, 1950, in Decatur. Hubbard was a homemaker and a
member of Gateway United Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her
husband, Sept. 13, 2008, and by a son, Terry Hubbard.She is survived by
daughters, Connie Hubbard of Denton and Beverly Boyd of St. Petersburg, Fla.;
sons, Joe Hubbard and Billy Hubbard, both of Denton; a brother, Keith McCool of
Mansfield; sister-in-law, Peggy Reeves of Decatur; eight grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Huddleston, William E., Dr.
1928-2010
Published Thursday, December 23, 2010
Funeral for Dr. William E. Huddleston, 82, of Bridgeport was to be 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 22, at First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport with the
Revs. Johnny Irish and Dana Coker officiating. Burial with Masonic rites was to
follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Huddleston died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born Aug. 25, 1928, in
Batesville, Ark., to William and Cecil Huddleston, he married Polly Coffman
Sept. 7, 1953, in Batesville. He was a retired family practitioner and a veteran
of the U.S. Air Force. (See related story on 3A to read more about his life.)He
was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Jason Huddleston.He is survived by
his wife; daughter Linda Maggioncalda and husband, Eugene, of Alexandria, Va.;
sons Kevin Huddleston and wife, Ann Marie, of Dallas and Mt. Vernon and Kelly
Huddleston and wife, Joyce, of Bridgeport; grandchildren Kasi Fagan, Thomas
Huddleston, Patrick Huddleston, Sarah Maggioncalda and Olivia Maggioncalda;
great-granddaughter Madalynn Fagan; sister Mary Elizabeth Calloway of Arkansas;
brother Charles Ray Huddleston of Kansas; and nieces, nephews and other
relatives.Pallbearers were to be Kevin Huddleston, Kelly Huddleston, Eugene
Maggioncalda, Thomas Huddleston, Patrick Huddleston, Earl Green, Travis Findley
and Concepcion Ramirez.
Hudson, Ellen
1941-2010
Published Thursday, September 9, 2010
Funeral for Ellen Hudson, 69, of Decatur is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Louis Horton officiating. Burial is at
Sweetwater Cemetery. Visitation was to be 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home.
Hudson died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, in Decatur.Born June 26, 1941, in Oklahoma
City, to Leo Glen and Edith Marie Grimes Sechrist, she married Charles Ray
Hudson Nov. 8, 1966. She was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her
husband April 22, 2009.She is survived by her daughters, Karen Dawson and
husband, Cecil, Laurie Pippin and husband, Tim, Rae Ella Hudson and husband,
Paul Tambunga, and Lacie Hudson, all of Decatur; brothers, Jimmy Hunt and wife,
Verlin, of Denton, Kenneth Hunt and wife, Lillie, Steve Hunt and wife, Karen,
and Freddy Hunt and wife, Monica, all of Decatur; seven grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Dennis Hudson, Britt Burns, Bubba
Hudson, Dale Watts, Freddie Lawson, Jason Culpepper, Dr. Michael Bond and Shawn
Hudson.
Hudson, Ellena Louise
1917-2010
Published Thursday, May 20, 2010
Funeral for Ellena Louise Hudson, 92, of Bridgeport was Tuesday, May 18, with
the Revs. Johnny Irish and Dana Coker officiating. Burial was in East Bridgeport
Cemetery.
Hudson died Friday, May 14, 2010, in Georgetown.Born Oct. 26, 1917, in
Bridgeport to Ed and Vera Sullins, she married James Kenneth Hudson Dec. 7,
1935. She was a bookkeeper for Howard Meyers Chevrolet dealership for 25 years
and for the Runaway Bay Resort. She retired from Vincent Oil at age 78. She was
a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bridgeport for more than 60
years, teaching Sunday school and participating in the annual Thanksgiving
dinner. She cooked Sunday dinner for family and friends and was a fan of the
Bridgeport Bulls and Dallas Cowboys football teams.She was preceded in death by
her husband; son, Jerry Douglas Hudson July 5, 1967; brother, W.E.
"Sully" Sullins; sisters, Ann Smith and Francis Works.She is survived
by her son, James Edward Hudson and wife, Mignon, of Bridgeport; daughter,
Connie Holt and husband, Thurman, of Georgetown; grandchildren, Kenny Hudson and
wife, Katherine, Doug Hudson and wife, Kailynn, and Alan Hudson, all of
Bridgeport, Kimra Nesbitt and husband, Erik, and Gregory Holt and wife, Amy, all
of Bridgeport; great-grandchildren, Heather, Quinton, Brady and Kennedy Hudson,
Klayton and Kristin Canova, Dalton and Katie Hudson and Bryce and Kelcie
Nesbitt; and other relatives.Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist
Church of Bridgeport.
Huerta, Frances
1950-2010
Published Thursday, July 15, 2010
Funeral for Frances Huerta, 60, of Bridgeport was July 7 at Hawkins Funeral Home
with the Rev. Larry Potts officiating. Burial was at Cemeterio Mexicano.
Huerta died Sunday, July 4, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born April 18, 1950, to Liandro
and Felistar (Davila) Martinez, she was a housewife. She was preceded in death
by her son, Shorty Martinez; brothers, Freddie and Manuel Martinez; sisters,
Juanita Padrone, Emilie Nuncio, Anselma Ramirez and Bruna Lopez.She is survived
by her daughter, Yolanda "Lilly" Gachuzo of Bridgeport; sons, Darrell
Lopez and Oscar Martinez, both of Bridgeport; grandchildren, Riley, Emily,
Samantha, Sabrina and Sean; sisters, Delores Ramirez, Lupe Silletti and Connie
Silletti, all of Bridgeport, Rose Mary Osteguin and Terry Coleman, both of
Decatur; brothers, Benny Martinez of Fort Worth, Joe and Raymond Martinez of
Bridgeport, Jesse Martinez of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives.Pallbearers were Paul Ramirez, Anthony Silletti, Junior Leonard, Jeff
Silletti, Ernest Herrera and Ed Martinez. Honorary pallbearers were Kevin
Coleman, Danny Nuncio, Steven Silletti, Curtis Silletti, Julio Ortega, Carmen
Martinez, Robert Martinez and Scott Shue.
Huff, Mark
1975-2010
Published Sunday, August 29, 2010
Graveside service for Mark Huff, 35, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at
East Bridgeport Cemetery. Rick Cooper will officiate. Visitation was to be 4 to
6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Jones Family Funeral Home.
Born June 24, 1975, in Marlow, Okla., he died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, in
Mansfield.Huff was a tattoo artist.He is survived by his wife, Kimberly;
daughter Krisha; mother Diane Cox of Chico; father Johnny Huff of Waurika,
Okla.; brothers, Brandon and Rickey Stilwell of Durant, Okla., and Michael Huff
of Waurika.
Huff, William 'Bill' Morton
1937-2010
Published Thursday, November 4, 2010
Funeral for William "Bill" Morton Huff, 73, of Katy, formerly of Boyd,
was Nov. 2 at Mount Olivet Chapel with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Huff died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, in Katy.Born Oct. 5, 1937, in Fort Worth, he
was a machinist at Bell Helicopter for 30 years. He was a member of Eureka
Masonic Lodge No. 371 in Springtown for 23 years and was an eight-year Navy
veteran.He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Jae Huff, in 1988.Huff is
survived by daughters Debbie Conner of Katy, Linda Butler of Chandler, Ariz.,
Debbie Harris of Fort Worth, Peggy Roome of Round Rock; son Mark Klobucar of
Fort Worth; grandchildren Crystal, Kandice and Nicole Mason, Tori Conner,
Chrissan Berg, Billy Periman, Chris Wood, Timothy Wood, Bridget, Steven and
Marcus Klobucar; sisters LeeAnna Duncan and Sandra Jones; and numerous
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Huggins, Linda
1947-2010
Published Thursday, August 12, 2010
A private graveside service was held for Linda Huggins, 62, of Blue Mound and
formerly of Decatur.
Huggins died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, in Blue Mound.She was born Oct. 26, 1947, in
Decatur to Buck and Lena Marie New Young. She was preceded in death by her
sister, Sheila Moss, and brother, Carl Young.She is survived by her sons,
Michael Manning and wife, Christy, of Crockett and Stephen Manning and wife,
Cheryl, of Virginia; daughter, Leania Marie Hildabrant and husband, Lyle, of
Saginaw; eight grandchildren; father of Decatur; brothers, Curtis and Dennis
Young; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hughes, Douglas Moore
1934-2010
Published Thursday, March 25, 2010
Funeral for Douglas Moore Hughes, 75, of Newark was Tuesday, March 23, at the
House of Prayer Church in Newark with Lewis Commer officiating. Burial was at
Dido Cemetery.
Hughes died March 19, 2010, in Newark. Born Aug. 31, 1934, in Glen Rose to
Walter and Carrie Norman Hughes, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki
Morris, and five brothers.He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Gloria; sons,
Mike Curtis and wife, Kelly, and Gary Wiggins and wife, Pat; daughter, Donna
Rutter; sister, Eula Weeks; and six grandchildren.Pallbearers were Mike Curtis,
Gary Wiggins, Matt Wiggins, Steve Lewis, Robert Cantrell and Dean Cashion.
Hukill, Mary Jo St. John
1935-2010
Published Sunday, December 26, 2010
Graveside service for Mary Jo St. John Hukill, 75, of Joshua was Dec. 23 at
Cumby Cemetery. The Rev. Larry Potts officiated.
Hukill died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, in Burleson. Born Nov. 13, 1935, in Sunset to
James and Annie (Rich) St. John, she married Elbert Hukill Sr. and was a
homemaker.She is survived by sons Darrell Hukill Jr. of Arlington and Marvin
Gene Hukill and wife, Becky, of Portland; daughter Connie Bullard of Burleson;
grandchildren Nick, Christy, Jimmy, Nichole, Julia and Kayla; and
great-grandchildren Alex, Troy, Faith, Tyler and Haley.Hukill is also survived
by brothers Bobby St. John and wife, Delaine, of Alvord, Dan St. John and wife,
Carolyn, and Jerry Don St. John, all of Bridgeport, James St. John and wife,
Lana, Raymond St. John and wife, Cora, Rubin St. John and wife, Janice, and
Alvin St. John, all of Chico.Surviving sisters are Shirley Blake of Alvord,
Helen Johnson of Collinsville, Linda Trahern and husband, Boyce, of Bowie,
Ethelene Perry of Geronimo, Okla., Wanda Maxwell and husband, Don, and Lois
Story and husband, Roy, all of Joshua.She is also survived by nieces, nephews
and other relatives.
Hulsey, Mark
1954-2010
Published Thursday, February 25, 2010
Funeral for Mark Hulsey, 55, of Azle will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at
First Baptist Church in Chico. The Rev. Larry Potts will officiate. Family will
receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Hulsey died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Azle.Born Oct. 5, 1954, to Frank and Mary
(Nix) Hulsey in Laurel, Miss., he married Jolynda Smith on May 3, 2008, in Boyd.
He was a computer maintenance tech at Tech Staff IV in the civil engineering
school at University of Texas.He is survived by his wife; parents-in-law, Jimmy
and Peggy Smith of Azle; sisters, Mary E. Hulsey of Bessemer, Ala., Melinda
Walker and husband, Billy, of Newton, Miss., Marcie Highsmith and husband, Bill,
of Austin and Marcell McKinney of Colorado; brother, Michael Hulsey of Austin;
brother-in-law: Jim Smith and wife, Sheri, of Springtown; sister-in-law, Leisa
Samsill and husband, Tim, of North Richland Hills; as well as nieces and
nephews.The family requests memorials be made to ALS Association South Texas
Chapter, 8705 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 114, Austin, TX 78757, Attn: Melina
Monson.
Hunn, Toney R. 'Bob'
1941-2010
Published Sunday, October 10, 2010
Visitation for Toney R. "Bob" Hunn, 69, of Rhome was Oct. 8 at
Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
Hunn died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, in Rhome.Born June 21, 1941, in Wise County to
Toney Robert and Reba (Moses) Hunn, he was a farmer. He married Mary Jane Pultz
June 16, 1968, in Durant, Okla. He was preceded in death by a son, Jim Bob;
grandson David Paul Bohanon; and brother Jack Hunn.Hunn is survived by his wife
of Rhome; daughter Shirley Bohanon and husband, Bobby, of Saginaw; grandchildren
Teresa Richardson and husband, Brad, Terry Bohanon and wife, Deanna, and
Nicholas and Christopher Bynum, all of Fort Worth; great-grandchildren Terry,
Ryann and Alexus Bohanon; sister Mary Ann Hunn of Azle; brothers Terry Hunn of
Round Rock, Van T. Hunn of Kennedale and Russell Hunn of Richardson; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Hunt, Imogene
1918-2010
Published Sunday, July 18, 2010
Funeral for Imogene Hunt, 91, of Boyd was July 16 at Christian-Hawkins Funeral
Home with the Rev. James Arrington officiating. Burial followed at Boyd
Cemetery.
Hunt died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born Aug. 8, 1918, in Bridgeport
to Goshie and Mollie (Warren) Splawn, she retired from the Boyd school district
as a cafeteria employee. She married Donald Hunt Aug. 27, 1946, and was a member
of the Assembly of God church in Boyd.Hunt was preceded in death by her husband
and a daughter, Deborah Hunt.She is survived by her son, Edward Hunt of Boyd;
daughter, Martha Buckhholz of Rhome; grandchildren, Molly Buckhholz of
Mansfield, Melissa Beasley and husband, Karlton, of Farmington, N.M., and Karen
Beasley of Rhome; great-grandchildren, Destiny and James; and other relatives.
Hunter, Alvis Leroy, III
1982-2010
Published Thursday, November 18, 2010
Graveside service for Alvis Leroy Hunter III, 28, of Boyd, was Nov. 15 at Annis
Chapel Cemetery. The Revs. Kevin Alexander and Scott Dancy officiated.
Hunter died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, in Decatur. He was born Jan. 18, 1982, in
Fort Worth to Alvis Leroy and Brenda Kay (Harris) Hunter II. Hunter is survived
by his father of Springtown; mother Brenda Hunter Dugan of Springtown; sisters
Amber Hunter-Corona of Fort Worth, Ashlee Barrow of Boyd and Amanda Dugan of
Springtown; brother Jerry Dugan Jr. of Springtown; grandfather Alvis Hunter Sr.
of Azle; and other relatives.
Hunter, Gloria
1947-2010
Published Thursday, February 4, 2010
Memorial service for Gloria Hunter, 62, of Newark will be held at a later date.
Hunter died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Fort Worth.She was born Oct. 8, 1947, in
Salamanca, N.Y., to Violet and Frank Hutchinson.She is survived by her husband,
Larry Hunter; son, Michael McCrory; daughter, Tammy Bell; brother, Robert Ploetz;
five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Hutto, Amy Marie
1985-2010
Published Thursday, May 13, 2010
Graveside service for Amy Marie Hutto, 24, of Bridgeport was May 8 at Oaklawn
Cemetery with the Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating.
Hutto died Tuesday, May 5, 2010, in Decatur. Born July 29, 1985, in Pampa to
Junior Earl and Donna Riley Hutto, she graduated from Bridgeport High School in
2005. Hutto was preceded in death by her grandfather, Hugh Riley Sr.; and
grandparents, Mary and Amos Hutto. She is survived by her mother, Donna Healey
of Bridgeport; her sister, Jacquette Roones of Bridgeport; grandmother, Betty
Riley of Decatur; stepfather, Kevin Healey of Bridgeport; fiance, Clinton Peyton
of Bridgeport; three nieces; and three uncles.
Hutton, Rick
1965-2010
Published Sunday, September 19, 2010
Funeral for Rick Hutton, 44, of Boyd was Friday at the First Baptist Church in
Briar with burial at Jaybird Lane Cemetery in Springtown. The Rev. J. Randall
Easter officiated.
Hutton died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born Oct. 21, 1965, to Chester
and Bonnie (Mills) Hutton in Detroit, Mich., he was a master plumber and member
of the First Baptist Church of Briar.He was preceded in death by his mother.He
is survived by his wife of 24 years, Janet; sons Jason Troutman Hutton and wife,
Shannan, of Boyd, and Kevin Troutman Hutton and wife, Barbara, of Fort Worth;
daughters Rachel Ewing of Dallas and Amanda Troutman Hutton of Boyd;
grandchildren Lindzie, Sarah, Jordan, Braxton and Toby; father and wife, Judy,
of Gray, Ken.; brother, Kevin Hutton of Gray; sister, Theresa Hutton of Gray; a
nephew, Austin Hutton of Gray, Kentucky; and other relatives.Pallbearers were:
Paul Mansmann, Daniel George, Jason Troutman Hutton, Kevin Troutman Hutton, Matt
Luneau, Jon Speed, David Melville and Jeff Paul.
Hyatt, Donald W.
1946-2010
Published Sunday, July 11, 2010
Funeral for Donald W. Hyatt, 63, of Fort Worth, formerly of Wise County, was
July 8 at Mount Olivet Funeral Home in Fort Worth. Burial followed at Mount
Olivet Cemetery
Hyatt died Friday, July 2, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born Aug. 3, 1946, in Weatherford
to William Blaine Hyatt and Vertie Rosella Kimbrell, he served in the U.S. Navy
during the Vietnam War. He retired from General Motors in 1995 after 30 years of
service. He was preceded in death by son, Donald Wayne Hyatt Jr.; and brothers,
Blaine Hyatt Jr. and Charles Hyatt.He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gail
Hyatt; daughter, LaDawn Rivera and husband, Ismael; son, Cody Hyatt and wife,
Sydni; grandchildren, Cristian, Bailey, Madde and Mila Rivera, and Halli Hyatt;
sister, Ann Hyatt; brother, Harold Hyatt; numerous nieces, nephews and
relatives.
Irland, Meg
1981-2010
Published Sunday, August 15, 2010
Funeral for Meg Irland, 28, of Decatur, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at
Victory Family Church in Decatur with Matt Downey officiating. Burial will
follow at Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Irland died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born Nov. 16, 1981, in
Bedford to Mark and Rebecca Miner Irland, she earned an associates' degree from
Grayson County Community College and was a fan of the Dallas Stars.She was
preceded in death by her cousin, Sgt. Zachary Joe Walters; grandfather, Nelson
Miner; grandmother, Margaret Irland; and uncle, Marty Irland. She is survived by
her parents of Alvord; fianc , Ryan Pinson, of Decatur; sister, Libby Stepp and
husband, Jason, of Decatur; niece, Lexi Stepp, of Decatur; grandparents, Lore
Miner of Decatur and Don Irland of Colleyville; aunts, uncles and
cousins.Pallbearers will be Jay Pinson, Tommy Miner, John Irland, Tom Miner,
Kevin Flake and Patrick Adair.
Ivy, William Red, Jr.
1924-2010
Published Thursday, March 11, 2010
Funeral for William "Red" Ivy Jr., 85, of Bridgeport was March 7 at
Hawkins Funeral Home with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Ivy died Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Decatur.Born March 18, 1924, in Fairfield
to William and Ola (Wimberly) Ivy, he grew up working on the family farm where
they grew vegetables and cotton. Ivy moved to Houston at 19 to work in a
shipyard and joined the Army in 1944, serving as a tank driver in the armored
division in Italy during World War II.He married June Starnes May 24, 1950, in
Tyler, and he worked in oil fields throughout North and West Texas before
settling in Bridgeport in 1983. He retired from Mitchell Energy in 1986.Ivy
hunted, fished, gardened and spent time with his family.He was preceded in death
by his wife of 56 years; daughter, Linda Kay Ivy; granddaughter, Misty Richey;
sisters, Rebecca Lee and Debbie Whatley; and brother, J.W. Ivy.He is survived by
his son, James William Ivy and wife, Jeanne, of Montville, N.J.; daughters,
Peggy Richey and husband, Clifford, of Liberty; Betty Barnett and husband, John,
of Decatur; brother, Raymond Ivy of Fairfield; sister, Barbara Ann Dodd of
Fairfield; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Jackson, Nancy 'Mickey'
1953-2010
Published Sunday, December 12, 2010
Graveside service for Nancy "Mickey" Jackson, 57, of Clifton was to be
3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Calloway Cemetery in Euless with the Rev. R. Duane
Hoxworth Sr. officiating.
Jackson died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, in Clifton.Born Sept. 9, 1953, in Fort
Worth to Jack and Velma Sutherlin, she grew up in Arlington and worked for Bell
Helicopter before becoming a licensed vocational nurse. She worked with special
needs children at Home Health. Jackson moved to Whitney two years ago and was a
member of Praise Temple Assembly of God in Bellmead.She was preceded in death by
a daughter, Bobina Begley.Jackson is survived by daughter Tammy Hite and
husband, John, of Sunset; sisters Bonnie Vicars of Abbott and Norma Burns of
Laguna Park; grandchildren Brooke Hite, Joshua Hite, Deserae Begley, Jake Begley
and Devin Begley; great-grandchild Lillian Mathes; and nieces and nephews.
Jackson, Penny Foreman
1960-2010
Published Thursday, April 15, 2010
Memorial service for Penny Foreman Jackson, 49, of Bridgeport was April 13 at
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Webster officiating.
Jackson died Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born Oct. 10, 1960, in
Greenville to Grady Leon Foreman and Janice (Roberts) Phillips, she was a legal
assistant at Source Corp in Dallas. She was a Dallas Maverick fan and rode
Harley-Davidson motorcycles. She was a member of the Baptist church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, David Hughes.She is survived by her daughters,
Rachel Janell Hughes of North Richland Hills and Taylor Jackson of Addison;
granddaughter, Wynter Petre; grandson, Laquan Woodson; mother and husband,
Jackie, of Bridgeport; brothers, Jerald and Jimmy Foreman; sisters, Ann Shaw,
Beverly Williams, Sheri Abel and Melissa McLendon; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Jereb, Mary Ann
1933-2010
Published Thursday, March 4, 2010
Mass for Mary Ann Jereb, 76, of Grayslake, Ill., is at 11 a.m. Friday, March 5,
at the St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in Mundelein, Ill. Visitation was to
be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to Mass. Burial is private.
Jereb died Feb. 26, 2010, in Lake Forest, Ill.She was born July 23, 1933, in
Chicago.Jereb was preceded in death by her sister, Jennie Jerina; her brother,
Laurence Slana; and her granddaughter, Jennifer Parks.She is survived by her
husband, William Jereb; daughters, Jean Marie Parks and husband, Mark, of Boyd,
Julie Ann Romano and husband, Richard, of Convent Station, N.J., and Jeri Ellen
Foster and husband, Jim, of Lake Villa, Ill.; grandchildren, Jori and Jamie
Parks, Ricky and Jackie Romano and Seth, Morgan and Dylan Foster; brother,
Victor Slana and wife, Regina, of Warrensburg, Mo.; and her sister-in-law,
Natalie Slana of Tucson, Ariz.Memorials may be made to Midwest Care Center, 2050
Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025, Attn: Philanthropy; or the KSKJ Life Scholarship
Fund, 2439 Glenwood Ave., Joliet, IL 60435-9925.
Jesseph, Lonnie Ray
1956-2010
Published Thursday, November 4, 2010
Memorial service for Lonnie Ray Jesseph, 54, of Paradise, is 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 4, at Harbor Inn in Runaway Bay.
Jesseph died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, in Bridgeport. He was born April 11, 1956,
in Sedan, Kan., to Clarence and Aletha (Lumley) Jesseph.He is survived by his
mother; sister Sharon Shore and husband, Kevin, of Mayfield, Kan.; brothers
Rodney Jesseph and wife, Becky, of Willow Park, and Randy Jesseph of Wellington,
Kan.; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Jessup, Tim
1953-2010
Published Sunday, June 27, 2010
Memorial for Tim Jessup, 57, of Boyd will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 28, at
First Baptist Church in Boyd. The Rev. Sonny Smith will officiate. Family was to
receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the home of Jim and Sandy
Lambert in Boyd.
Jessup died Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Decatur. Born Feb, 14, 1953, to Darrell
and Gloria (Harveson) Jessup in Mississippi, he married Cindy Bridges Nov. 15,
1985, in Fort Worth. He was the owner and operator of Bugs 'R Us Pest Control
and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Boyd.He is survived by his wife;
son, Timothy Jessup Jr. of Saginaw; daughters, Alicia Hollis and husband,
Johnny, of North Richland Hills, Christy Clutter and husband, Tommy, of Keller,
and Brittany Jessup of Decatur; grandchildren, Kole, Chase, Joyce, Tyler,
Tristen and Emily; brothers, Charles Jessup and wife, Melinda, of Venus and Ted
Jessup and wife, Cheryl, of Kennedale; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Johnson, Joel Sidney
1934-2010
Published Sunday, February 14, 2010
Memorial service for Joel Sidney Johnson, 75, of Fort Worth was Friday, Feb. 5,
at Winscott Road Memorial Chapel in Benbrook.
Johnson died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.Born Aug. 14, 1934, in San Antonio to Sven
Elmer Johnson and Phoebe Thompson Johnson, he designed homes in Fort Worth. He
also bowled, completing three perfect games during his life.He was preceded in
death by his son, Kyle.He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Eric; daughter,
Susan Carleson and husband, Zeke, Paradise; grandchildren, Daniel, Matthew and
wife, Crystal, Andrew and Crissy and husband, Travis; great-grandson, Carter;
and numerous other relatives.
Johnson, Karen Rene
1965-2010
Published Thursday, December 23, 2010
Funeral for Karen Rene Johnson, 45, of Denton, formerly of Decatur, was Dec. 21
at the Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Denton.
Johnson was born April 16, 1965, and died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, in Denton.She
was a former Decatur teacher.
Johnson, Mary Frances Bellows
1923-2010
Published Thursday, June 10, 2010
Funeral for Mary Frances Bellows Johnson, 86, of Arlington was June 7 at Moore
Funeral Home with Dr. David Mosser officiating. Burial was at Moore Memorial
Gardens.
Johnson died Wednesday, June 2, 2010, in Decatur.Born Oct. 26, 1923, in Moreland
to Clyde Bellows and Annys Smoot, she was the oldest of four children. She moved
to Arlington with her family in 1940 and attended North Texas Agriculture
College in 1941. She married Glen Johnson in 1942.Johnson worked from home
addressing envelopes for John Newborn and purchased a small grocery store in
Haltom City with the money. She operated the store for four years before selling
it. Johnson worked for Levine's Department Store and W.T. Grant's before a
20-year career with the Federal Aviation Administration. She was den mother of
her son's Cub Scout troops and was active in the PTA. Johnson was a member of
the Eastern Star.She was preceded in death by her husband; brother, Charles
Bellows; and sister, Norma Bellows Ulery.She is survived by her sons, Jim
Johnson and wife, Catherine, of Decatur and Richard Johnson and wife, Jean Ann;
sister, Betty Bellows Mills; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Johnson, Orville Buck 'J.R.', Jr.
1922-2010
Published Thursday, September 16, 2010
Funeral for Orville Buck "J.R." Johnson Jr., 87, of Bridgeport is 2
p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bridgeport. Gary
Demmitt will officiate. Burial will follow at Thomas Cemetery.
Johnson died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, in Decatur.He was born Dec. 19,
1922.Johnson was preceded in death by brothers, Jack and Harry; wife Barbara
Johnson; and stepdaughter Cheryl Watson.He is survived by daughters, Wanda Rich
and husband, Joe, and Carolyn Potteiger and husband, Jim, all of Bridgeport; son
Michael Johnson and wife, DeAnna, of Bridgeport; stepchildren, Jim Kinsey and
wife, Deb, Robin Drouillard and husband, Tom, and Gail Bright and husband, Dave;
sister Juanita Collins of Garland; grandchildren, Sheryl, Kelli, Kristy, Brad,
Michelle, Chris and Leslie; step-grandchildren Jared, Schera, Richard, Jonathan,
Jeremy, Sarah, Shelby and Chaney; 14 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; and former wife Evelyn Johnson.
Joiner, Rebekah 'Vicki'
1959-2010
Published Thursday, October 21, 2010
Graveside service for Rebekah "Vicki" Pryor Joiner, 51, of Boyd was
Oct. 18 at Hog Branch Cemetery. The Rev. Terry Terry officiated.
Pryor died Thursday, Oct.14, 2010, in Fort Worth. Born June 21, 1959, in Fort
Worth to Walter "Buddy" and Mary (Grant) Pryor, she was a homemaker.
She married Bill Joiner March 11, 2000, in Fort Worth and was a Baptist.Pryor is
survived by her husband; her mother of Boyd; brother Walter "Ed"
Dailing of Midland; sisters Sandi Crosby of Boyd and Johnnie Love of Granbury;
and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.Pallbearers were Ross
Youngblood, Brent Langley, Michael Radke, Eddie Dailing, Mickey Pryor and Jamie
Jamison. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Essner and Jackie Underwood.
Jones, Bobby
1935-2010
Published Sunday, July 18, 2010
Funeral for Bobby Jones, 75, of Decatur was July 16 at Coker-Hawkins Funeral
Home with the Revs. Jim McGaha and Charles Taylor officiating. Burial followed
at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Jones died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, in Decatur.Born April 5, 1935, in Lamesa to
Kenneth and Vera Alexander Jones, he was a retired butcher and a member of
Calvary Baptist Church in Decatur. He married Betty Lee Sept. 20, 1975, in
Decatur.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jackie and Shannon Jones.He is
survived by his wife; sons, Norman Jones and wife, Deb, of Weatherford, and
Phillip Reeves of Irving; daughters, Sheri Decker of Chapel Hill, N.C., and
Donna Fulton and husband, Gary, of Athens; grandson, Aaron Jones and wife,
Jessica, of Fort Mills, S.C.; granddaughter, Ashley Jones of Weatherford;
great-granddaughter, Haley June Jones; brothers, Jimmy John Jones and wife,
Mary, and Keith Jones and wife, Verna, all of Decatur, Mike Jones of Runaway
Bay, David Jones of Alvarado and Joe Jones and wife, Jay, of Flint; sisters,
Martha Jane Miller and Julie Cottrell, both of Chico, Joy Litton and husband,
George, of Crawford, and Sonya Padam of Bridgeport.Pallbearers were Keith Jones,
Jimmy John Jones, Mike Jones, David Jones, George Litton, Ross Jones, Jason
Jones and Fred Jones.
Jones, Jackson Hunter
2009-2010
Published Thursday, October 14, 2010
Funeral for Jackson Hunter Jones, 11-month-old son of Mitch and Ashley Jones, of
Springtown was Oct. 12 at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with burial at Boonsville
Cemetery. The Rev. Laurie Feille officiated.
Jones died Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, in Springtown.He was preceded in death by
grandmother Connie Jones.He is survived by his parents; brother Corbin Taylor
Jones of Springtown; grandparents Phil and Gina Hall of Springtown, John and
Gail Sanders of Saginaw and Monty and Roseanne Largent of Azle;
great-grandparents Leo Jones of Wichita Falls, Kenneth and June Behrens of
Grainger, Hubert and Evon Hall of Alvarado and Paulette Sanders of Saginaw; and
numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.Pallbearers were Bill
Hunter, Chris Hall, Timmy Davis and Chris Robinson.
Jones, James Sidney
1935-2010
Published Thursday, October 7, 2010
Graveside service for James Sidney Jones, 75, of Ash Flat, Ark., formerly of
Bridgeport, was Oct. 4 at Bronaugh Cemetery near Hardy, Ark.
Jones died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Ash Flat.Born June 21, 1935, in Bridgeport
to Joe and Vada (Woodard) Way, he owned a Western Auto store. He was preceded in
death by his brother, Billy Jack Jones; sister Trula Jo Collins; daughter Terry
Tippitt; and grandson Bryson Braziel.He is survived by his wife of 32 years,
Lois Jones, of Ash Flat; daughter Tami Reed of Hardy; brother Carl Jones and
wife, Lois, of Phoenix; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Jones, Jessie Earl
1949-2010
Published Thursday, June 17, 2010
Visitation for Jessie Earl Jones, 60, of Ponder, formerly of Wise County, is 6
to 8 p.m. Friday, June 11, at Denton Funeral Home.
Jones died Monday, June 7, 2010, in Denton.He was born Nov. 19, 1949, in McCrory,
Ark., to John and Barbara (Moore) Jones.He is survived by his wife, Susan Jones
of Ponder; sons, Chris and Robert Jones of Ponder; sister, Charlotte Kozak of
Harrah, Okla.; and nieces and nephews.
Jones, Martha
1928-2010
Published Thursday, June 3, 2010
Funeral for Martha Jones, 81, of Azle was to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at
the First Baptist Church of Castle Hills with burial at Ash Creek Cemetery.
Jones died Friday, May 28, 2010.Born June 13, 1928, in Young County to Dan and
Effie Marsh, she married Bill Jones June 2, 1945, in South Carolina. She was a
painter and a seamstress and a member of the First Baptist Church of Castle
Hills for more than 50 years.She was preceded in death by her husband; four
brothers; and two sisters.She is survived by her son, Don Jones and wife,
Valerie, of Wise County; daughters, Carolyn Carlile and husband, Jack, of Azle
and Linda Cox and husband, Steve, of Hickory, Pa.; grandsons, Chris Carlile and
wife, Becky, Matt Carlile, Jon Carlile and wife, Lisa, Tim Carlile, Scott Mears
and Dan Jones; granddaughters, Jennifer Mears, Angela Bennet and Mandi Jones;
great-grandchildren, Baylee Carlile, Fish Carlile, Chasity Carlile, Ashlyn
Carlile, Myshe, Austin and Leedon Jones and their mother, Hope, Courtney,
Cheyenne and Jeffery Mears, Kyle and Ryan Scott, Trevor Pitts, Majia and Drake
Bennet; and great-great-granddaughter, Emery Nichole.
Juarez, Elisia Gonzales
1931-2010
Published Thursday, September 23, 2010
Mass of Christian burial for Elisia Gonzales Juarez, 79, of Bridgeport is at
10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at St. John's Catholic Church in Bridgeport with
Father Sojan George officiating.
Juarez died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, in Weslaco.Born May 14, 1931, in Sonora to
Fileberto and Carmen (Castaneda) Gonzales, she married Wesley Juarez Oct. 7,
1954, in Plainview. The retired nurse's aide was a member of St. John's Catholic
Church.She was preceded in death by her husband; brother, Ruben Gonzales;
sister, Minnie Gamboa; and a nephew.She is survived by her son, John Juarez and
wife, Sandra, of Krum; grandchildren, Audrey Petty and husband, Justin, of Fort
Worth, J.J. Juarez and wife, Mishi, of Denton and Phillip Juarez of Denton;
sisters, Lala Hernandez of Sonora and Rebeka Rangel of Cameron; brothers, Oscar
Galindo of Sonora, Chito Gonzales of Bridgeport, Emilio Gonzales of Plainview,
Eddie Gonzales of Bridgeport and Manuel Gonzales of Plainview; nieces, nephews
and other relatives.Pallbearers will be Ruben Gonzales, Manuel Gonzales Jr.,
Matilde Rangel Jr., Albert Gonzales, Gustavo Hernandez Jr. and Edward Gonzales
Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be J.J. Juarez, Phillip Juarez, Jerry Moreno Jr.,
Cornelio Hernandez, Eric Galindo, Gabriel Gonzales, Marcus Gonzales, Ramiro
Rangel, Sammy Gonzales, Danny Gonzales, Daniel Gonzales, James Gonzales, Armondo
Rangel, Jody Gonzales and Jesse Gamboa.
Keenan, Richard D.
1931-2010
Published Thursday, January 21, 2010
Funeral for Richard D. Keenan, 78, of Decatur was Jan. 19 at Coker-Hawkins
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating. Burial followed at
Oaklawn Cemetery.
Keenan died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in Decatur.Born March 23, 1931, to James
William and Lillian Law Keenan in Great Falls, Mont., he married Opal Hinds Oct.
4, 1952, in San Antonio. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as master sergeant
after 20 years of service.He was preceded in death by five brothers and a
sister.He is survived by his wife; sons, Les Keenan and wife, Victoria, of Hico
and Jim Keenan and wife, Monika, of Fort Smith, Ark.; daughter, Kathryn Millett
and husband, Don, of Decatur; grandchildren, Grace, John, Chelsea, Lindsay,
Mallory, Shannon, Shelby, Lorelei, Logan and Lane; great-grandchildren, Austin,
Victoria, Trevin and Jayde; and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Les
Keenan, Don Millett, John Castro, Logan Keenan, Lane Keenan and Michael Mangini.
Keith, Mildie Elizabeth
1916-2010
Published Thursday, December 16, 2010
Graveside service for Mildie Elizabeth Keith, 94, of Marshfield, Mo., formerly
of Boyd, was to be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Boyd Cemetery with the Rev.
Terry Phillips officiating.
Keith died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, in Missouri.Born Aug. 20, 1916, in Washington,
Ark., to Claude and Cordia (Collins) Griffin, she was a retired seamstress. She
married Marshel Clifton Keith Aug. 19, 1936, in Sulphur Springs, was a member of
Trinity Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for more
than 50 years.She was preceded in death by her husband; an infant grandchild;
son-in-law Charles Thompson; half-sisters Opal Griffin Burks and Ruby Griffin
Bryan; and brothers Homer, Ray, Harley and D.B. Griffin.Keith is survived by
daughters Margaret Keith Thompson of Rome, Ga., and Brenda Keith Seay and
husband, Bill, of Biloxi, Miss.; sons Marshel Keith and wife, Freda, and Kenneth
Daniel Keith, all of Marshfield; 10 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and
great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Keller, Emory Elvin 'Jack'
1922-2010
Published Sunday, October 31, 2010
Funeral for Emory Elvin "Jack" Keller, 88, of Alvord was Oct. 29 at
Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery
No. 3. Van W. Gardner, Bill Hughes and Stephen Starnes officiated.
Keller died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2010, in Decatur. Born Jan. 22, 1922, in Putnam,
Okla., to Emory Everett Ballew and Vera Mae Keller, he married Loretta May
Thompson Dec. 13, 1942, in Decatur. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 through
1945 and lived in the Alvord area since 1937. Keller worked on his family farm
and developed a registered Beefmaster herd. He worked in the oilfield for many
years and was also a truck driver. Keller was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Alvord, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans.He
was preceded in death by daughter Odetta Mae Keller; grandson Jeremy Richard
Keller; brothers Jessie Edward Keller, Shelby Harclerode, Joe Harclerode and
Duane Ballew; and sisters Maxine Bryan, Dixie Harclerode, Jean Ballew and Ramona
Ballew.Keller is survived by his wife; daughters Jeannie Keller and Linda
Starnes and husband, Eddie, of Alvord; sons Jack E. Keller Jr. and wife, Karen
Jo, of Crafton and Richard Keller and wife, Dawn, of Alvord; brothers David L.
Keller of Walnut Springs, Warren D. Keller of Liberty, Bob Ballew of Littleton,
Colo., and Charles Ballew of Yukon, Okla.; sisters Mary O'Dell of Bridgeport,
Lou O'Dell of Alvord and Twila Ryan of Keller; seven grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.Pallbearers were Ricky Lee
Hardee, Michael Eugene Hardee, Nikki Shannon Keller, Stephen Edward Starnes,
Randy O'Dell, and Jerry O'Dell.
Kemp, Betty Sue
1942-2010
Published Sunday, June 13, 2010
Funeral for Betty Sue Kemp, 67, of Boyd was June 11 at Friendship Baptist Church
in Boyd with the Revs. Terry Terry and Mark Autry officiating. Burial was at
Pleasant Grove No. 2.
Kemp died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born July 9, 1942, in Decatur to
Charles Raymond "Doc" and Gracie (Gaston) Vess, she married Billy Kemp
Sept. 15, 1956, in Boyd. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.She is
survived by her husband; sons, Ricky Kemp and wife, Tammy, of Haslet and Randy
Kemp and wife, Kristina, of Paradise; daughters, Vickie Ledbetter and husband,
Gary, and Penny Fite, all of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Taylor, Mercedes, Jason,
Amy, Tanner and Paige; four great-grandchildren; brother, Sonny Vess of Eureka,
Calif.; sisters, Jean Adams of Decatur, Peggy Keiper of Boyd and Darlene Evans
of Decatur; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.Pallbearers were Bubba
Cornstubble, Chris Wolfe, Richie Keiper, Justin Arnold, Jimmy Tackett and Lonnie
Murry.
Kemp, James Randale
1951-2010
Published Thursday, February 11, 2010
Funeral for James Randale Kemp, 59, of Ardmore, Okla., was Feb. 8 at Craddock
Funeral Home in Ardmore.
Kemp died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ardmore. Born Jan. 12, 1951, in Hot
Springs, Ark., to Milton Matthew and Fonda Bess Arnold Kemp, he was an Army
veteran and a Baptist. He liked coins and jewelry, classic rock music, Harley
Davidsons, Chevy pickups and water skiing when he was young.He was preceded in
death by his brother, Victor Kemp.He is survived by his children, Joann S.
Decker of Heber Springs, Ark., Cindy J. Wortham of Cabot, Ark., Chantel Cheyenne
Kemp and James Randale Kemp II, both of Lawton, Okla.; stepdaughter, ShaLeah
Ramirez of Lawton; sister, Barbara A. Brickey of Bowie; brother, Rodger D. Kemp
of Rhome; and grandchildren, Harley Michael Hooten, Brock Seth Decker and
Waverlee Wren Decker, all of Heber Springs.
Kerlee, Dorothy Elizabeth Summers
1918-2010
Published Sunday, December 12, 2010
Graveside service for Dorothy Elizabeth Summers Kerlee, 91, of Azle was Dec. 6
at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Kerlee died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010.Born Dec. 19, 1918, in Eddy to Joe Absey and
Florence Estelle Elliot Summers, she was a homemaker. She attended Texas Woman's
University in Denton and worked at Montgomery Ward in Fort Worth during the
summer. She married Enis Mitchell Kerlee Oct. 17, 1941. Kerlee cooked, sewed and
quilted and was a charter member of Northwest Bible Church. Known as the Teddy
Bear Lady, she exhibited her handmade bears and quilts at the Trinity Valley
Quilters' Guild Show. Kerlee was preceded in death by her husband earlier this
year; sister Amelia Summers Stewart; and brother Joe B. and C.A. Summers.She is
survived by daughters Camille Kerlee Hess of Arlington, Pamela Kerlee O'Dell and
husband, Roy, of Fort Worth and Valerie Kerlee Heitzmann and husband, Richard,
of Northville, Mich.; grandchildren Robin Hess Eggen and husband, Floyd, Karen
Hess Dill and husband, Keith, Belinda Hess Gibson, Monte Stephen Hess and wife,
Joanna, Amy O'Dell Cromer and husband, Chris, Matt O'Dell and wife, Violet,
Daniel Heitzmann and wife, Janel, Joel Heitzmann and Timothy Heitzmann and wife,
Lisa.She is also survived by great-grandchildren Elliot Eggen, Andrew Dill, Adam
Dill, Aaron Dill, Caden Gibson, Carissa Cromer, Olivia Heitzmann, Bryce
Heitzmann and Troy Heitzmann; and nieces and nephews.
Kerlee, Enis Mitchell
1919-2010
Published Thursday, February 4, 2010
Funeral for Enis Mitchell Kerlee, 90, of Azle and formerly of Wise County is 2
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Robertson Mueller Harper Funeral Home with the Rev.
Dale Noska officiating. Burial with full military honors will be at Mount Olivet
Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Kerlee died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.Born Dec. 1, 1919, in Fort Worth to Joseph and
Ethel Thomas Kerlee, he graduated from North Side High School. He married
Dorothy Summers Oct. 17, 1941.He attended Texas Christian University on a full
football scholarship and played left tackle for the undefeated 1938 TCU football
team. The team played in the Sugar Bowl for the national championship. He earned
the rank of sergeant in the Army Air Corps and worked for Convair following his
tour of duty. He retired from General Dynamics, was president of the Management
Club and a member of the Speakers' Bureau.He was preceded in death by his
sister, Floyce Upham, and son-in-law, the Rev. Homer T. Hess Jr. He is survived
by his wife; daughters, Camille Hess of Arlington, Pamela O'Dell and husband,
Roy, of Fort Worth and Valerie Heitzmann and husband, Richard, of Northville,
Mich.; grandchildren, Robin and Floyd Eggen, Karen and Keith Dill, Belinda and
Monte Gibson, Amy and Chris Cromer, Stephen Hess, Dan and Janel Heitzmann,
Matthew and Violet O'Dell, Joel Heitzmann and Tim and Lisa Heitzmann;
great-grandchildren, Andrew, Adam and Aaron Dill, Carissa Cromer, Elliot Eggen,
Olivia, Bryce and Troy Heitzmann; and brother-in-law, Ronald Upham of Great
Falls, Mont.Read more about Mr. Kerlee at http://wcmess.com/kerlee
Kerr, James Noel, Jr.
1926-2010
Published Thursday, March 11, 2010
Graveside service for James Noel Kerr Jr., 83, of Bowie was to be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 10, at Elmwood Cemetery with Tim Neely officiating.
Kerr died Monday, March 8, 2010.Born July 2, 1926, in Alvord to James and Annie
(Cottrell) Kerr, he graduated from Alvord High School and served in the Navy
during World War II. Kerr married Dorothy Nichols Nov. 26, 1943, in Waurika,
Okla., and he worked for E.W. Moran Oil Field Co. until retirement in 1988. He
gardened, fished and was a Texas Rangers fan.Kerr was preceded in death by his
wife and daughter, Linda Kay Kerr.He is survived by his sons, Johnnie Kerr and
wife, Lindslee, of San Antonio and Jamie Kerr and wife, Wendy, of Bowie;
daughter, Sherry Lynn Mohler and husband, Joe, of Rendon; grandchildren, Justin
Kerr of Corpus Christi, Taylor and Kasey Kerr of Bowie and Kelsey Mohler of
Rendon; sister, Oneta Youngblood of Shreveport, La.; brother, Glen Kerr of
Wichita Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kimbrell, Leland C.
1931-2010
Published Sunday, July 4, 2010
Funeral for Leland C. Kimbrell, 79, of Bridgeport was July 2 at Hawkins Funeral
Home with the Rev. Gary Wingrove officiating. Burial was at Laurel Land
Cemetery.
Kimbrell died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born May 17, 1931, in
Glendale, Ark., to Zack T. and Mary Anna (Hobson) Kimbrell, he married Carolyn
June McKee Jan. 17, 1952, in Star City, Ark. He was a machinist for
Gearhart-Owens for 45 years. Kimbrell was preceded in death by brothers, Ivan,
Z.T. and Alfred Kimbrell; and sisters, Gertrude Stringfellow, Minnie Chaloner,
Marie Threlkeld, Rosie Varnell and baby girl Kimbrell. He is survived by his
wife; sons, Ronald Kimbrell and wife, Yulonda, of Haltom City and Timothy
Kimbrell of Bridgeport; daughters, Lena Wells of Bridgeport, Diane Gentry of
Watauga and Susan Howell of Bridgeport; 15 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; brother, Elmer Kimbrell and wife, Gwen, of Bridgeport;
sister, Ervie Clark, of Pine Bluff, Ark., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Jesse Wells, Michael Wells, Jeremy Gentry, Josh Gentry, Brian
Kimbrell and Christopher Howell.
King, Johnnie Lou
1939-2010
Published Sunday, January 17, 2010
Graveside service for Johnnie Lou King, 70, of Newark was to be 11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 16, at Aurora Cemetery. The Rev. Leroy Martin was to officiate.
King died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in Decatur.Born Feb. 2, 1939, to Chester and
Flora Kathrine Boyd Aaron in Big Spring. She married Arthur King Nov. 12, 1992,
in Fort Worth. She was a homemaker.Johnnie is preceded in death by one brother
and one sister.She is survived by sons Johnny Edward Evans and wife, Kimberly,
of Fort Worth, Donny Wayne Evans and wife, Becky, of North Richland Hills, Lonny
Ray Evans and wife, Teresa, of Midlothian and Adam Dale King of Arlington;
daughter, Tammy Sue Smith and husband, John, of Lexington, Tenn.; 10
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Bennie Jo Lett of Springtown;
and brother, Boyd Carroll Aaron of Fort Worth.
King, Virginia Olivia
1920-2010
Published Sunday, June 13, 2010
Funeral for Virginia Olivia King, 90, of Runaway Bay is at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June
15, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at West
Wilbarger Memorial Park in Vernon.
King died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, in Gonzales.Born March 20, 1920, in Honey Grove
to A.C. and Katherine (Johnson) McClure, she married Murray King Feb. 21, 1943,
in Honey Grove. After her husband retired from the U.S. Treasury Department in
Vernon in 1975, the couple moved to Runaway Bay. In January of 2005, King moved
to The Romberg House, an assisted living facility in Gonzales. She was a
lifetime member of the Methodist church and a current member of the First United
Methodist Church in Bridgeport. She was preceded in death by her husband; son,
Carl David King; and her twin infant daughters. She is survived by her sisters,
Katie Bird of Vienna, Va., and Elizabeth Hutchison and her husband, Jimmy, of
Gonzales; three nieces; one nephew; and other relatives. Memorials may be made
to the First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport or the First United Methodist
Church, 426 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 78629.
Kirbie, Miles Cameron
1987-2010
Published Sunday, October 3, 2010
Memorial service for Miles Cameron Kirbie, 22, of Decatur was Friday, Oct. 1, at
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church.
Kirbie died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, in Decatur.Born Nov. 14, 1987, in Decatur to
Matthew and Rhonda Phillips Kirbie, he was baptized at the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents of Decatur;
sister Melissa Renee Minor and husband, David, of Decatur; brothers Mark Kirbie
and wife, Amber, of Paradise, and Merrick Kirbie and wife, Megan, of Decatur;
grandmothers Betty Phillips of The Colony and Rosemary Phillips of Brownwood;
and nieces Madison, Maliah, Mikena, Mariah, Maci and Mykah, all of Decatur.
Kiser, Jerry Richard 'J.R.'
1946-2010
Published Thursday, December 30, 2010
Funeral for Jerry Richard "J.R." Kiser, 64, of Aurora was to be 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Arlington Baptist Church with burial at DFW National
Cemetery.
Kiser died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Aurora.Born July 11, 1946, in Gastoria,
N.C., he was a retired construction welder and a longtime member of the Knights
of Pythias.Kiser is survived by his wife, Veta Kiser of Aurora; sons Jerry
Kiser, Cecil Kiser and Don Kiser; daughter Annette Loyd; brother Steve; sister
Hazel; grandchildren Matthew, Samantha, Joshua, Chelsea, Justin, J.D., Haley,
Brent and Emily; and great-grandchildren Trayson and Lily.
Klabough, Edwin
1929-2010
Published Thursday, December 23, 2010
No service is planned for Edwin Klabough, 80, of Bridgeport.
Klabough died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born Dec. 29, 1929, in
Ohio, he was a veteran of the Korean War, a diesel mechanic for 25 years and a
truck driver.Klabough is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patsy Tipton Klabough;
daughters Dona Cleveland and Patty Morton and husband, Stanley; son Mark Buser;
grandchildren Matthew Morton, Alicia Morton and Anthony Bohot;
great-grandchildren Cassandra, Angela, Kayla, Tyler, Bryson and Corbyn Bohot.
Knox, Kathryn Dee Roberson
1961-2010
Published Thursday, August 12, 2010
Graveside service for Kathryn Dee Roberson Knox, 49, of Chico is at 10 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 12, at Chico Cemetery with Dr. Van Gardner and the Rev. Bill
Hughes officiating. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins
Funeral Home.
Knox died Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born May 26, 1961, in Seminole to
Eddie and Helen (Woodall) Roberson, she was a home health nurse and dog groomer.
Knox was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Decatur.She is survived by her
brothers, Gregg Roberson and wife, Lorene, and Frank Roberson, all of Chico;
nephew, David Odom of Bridgeport; niece Amber Gibbs Roberson of Rhode Island;
great-nephews, David, Ricky and Austin; great-niece Amanda; and
great-great-niece Tiffany Nicole; and other relatives.
Krueger, Robert Arthur
1927-2010
Published Sunday, July 18, 2010
Memorial service for Robert Arthur Krueger, 83, of Statesville, N.C., formerly
of Runaway Bay, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 24, in Wheat Ridge, Colo., with
Joe Hess officiating.
Krueger died Friday, June 11, 2010, in Statesville.Born Feb. 14, 1927, in
Denver, he was a retired installation supervisor for Western Electric and was a
National Ski Patrolman serving at the Loveland Ski Areas.He was preceded in
death by his wife, Dorothy Krueger.Krueger is survived by his sons, Dale Krueger
and wife, Carolyn, Donald Krueger and wife, Linda, and Karl Krueger and wife,
Caroline; daughter, Cyndy Epling and husband, Tom; eight grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Lamb, Charleen
1935-2010
Published Sunday, January 10, 2010
Graveside service for Charleen Lamb, 74, of Bridgeport was to be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 9, at Poe Prairie Cemetery near Millsap. Ray Cook, Jim Pewitt and
Joe Richardson were to officiate.
Lamb died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born Nov. 14, 1935, in Dennis
to Charlie and Nessie White, she was a member of Carpenter Street Church of
Christ and a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband E. L. (Joe)
Lamb; son, Perry Lamb; three sisters; and three brothers.She is survived by
daughter, Teresha Lamb; son, Joel Lamb and wife, Julie; and grandsons, John and
Adam Lamb, all of Bridgeport; as well as nieces and nephews.
Lambert, Flora Belle
1923-2010
Published Thursday, June 24, 2010
Funeral for Flora Belle Lambert, 86, of Denton was June 21 at Jack Schmitz and
Son Funeral Home in Denton with burial in Plainview Cemetery in Krum.
Lambert died Friday, June 18, 2010, in Denton.Born Nov. 20, 1923, in Gunter to
Thomas Clinton and Olive (Harris) Jones, she married Lloyd Adam Lambert Aug. 9,
1941. She retired from Texas Woman's University as a housekeeper and went on to
work as a cook at the Denton State School. She was a member of the East Side
Church.She was preceded in death by her husband Nov. 4, 1990; grandson, Ricky
Crisp; sister, Cora Oakley; and brothers, Gansford Jones, Ed Jones and Bobby
Jones.She is survived by her daughter, Flora Ann Crisp and husband, Johnny, of
Slidell, Reba Bowers and husband, Joe, of Denton and Betty McKinney of
Lewisville; sisters, Tommie Popham, Nyla Maxwell, Threeca Vandagriff and Linda
Colston; grandchildren, Flora Belle Crisp and Katy Longworth and husband, Kyle;
great-grandchildren, Jason Whitaker and wife, Ashley, Jennifer Breedlove and
husband, TJ, Tasha Carter and Chelsea Crisp; and great-great-grandchildren,
Logan and Landon Whitaker and Jamie Breedlove.Pallbearers were Glen Maxwell,
Bobby Popham, Sonny Gilmer, Tommy Cotchrell, Eddie Cross and Randy Sons.
Lance, Sharon
1938-2010
Published Thursday, December 9, 2010
Graveside service for Sharon Lance, 72, of Briar was Dec. 7 at Boyd Cemetery.
The Rev. Wayne Karr officiated.
Lance died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in Briar.Born June 16, 1938, in Hesperia,
Mich., to J.T. and Stella (Land) Bird, she was a homemaker. She married Dale
Lance Sept. 1, 1956, in White Cloud, Mich. She was preceded in death by her
husband on May 22, 2008; and two brothers and a sister.Lance is survived by sons
Stephen Lance and wife, Polly, of Krum, Randy Lance of Briar and Todd Lance and
wife, Janette, of Rhome; daughters Lauri White of Briar, Patricia Reese and
husband, Dennis, of River Oaks and Michelle Heimlich and husband, Melton, of
Boyd; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brother John Bird of Bedford;
and other relatives.
Lang, Ray
1929-2010
Published Sunday, March 28, 2010
Funeral for Ray Lang, 80, of Krum is at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at DeBerry
Funeral Directors Chapel in Denton with James McDonald officiating. Burial will
follow at Krum Jackson Cemetery.
Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.Lang died
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Denton.Born Oct. 12, 1929, in Wellington to Carl
Lester Lang and Essie Anderson Lang, he attended Slidell High School and fought
in the Korean War. He married Wilma "Pete" Johnson Aug. 23, 1958, in
Krum. Lang was a member of Krum Old Towne Church of Christ and a former member
of the Jackson Cemetery Board.He is survived by his wife; daughter, Brenda
Hambelton and husband, Stacy, of Gainesville, Mo.; son, Brent Lang and wife,
Carole, of Krum; sisters, Beulah Sue Tennison of Fort Worth and Billie Fay
Glover and husband, Marion, of Alvarado; brothers, Bobby Joe Lang of Haslet,
Franklin D. Lang and wife, June, of Euless, Carlton Dail Lang of Fort Worth and
Jesse Wayne Lang and wife, Jerri, of Devine; and seven grandchildren, Aaron,
Caleb, Kara and Kristen Hambelton, Julianne Lang and Caitlin and Brennan Ellis.
Pallbearers are Calvin Lang, Gary Woodward, Keith Johnson, Buster Johnson, Kyle
Johnson, Larry Glover, Darrell Lang, Jack Tennison, Randy Glover and Joe Lang.
Honorary pallbearers will include H.R. Pruett, Flavil George III, Dorian George,
Daryl Johnson, Aaron Hambelton, Caleb Hambelton and Brennan Ellis.Memorials may
be made to Cherokee Children's Home, P.O. Box 295, Cherokee TX 76832-9989.
Lara, Leticia
1976-2009
Published Thursday, January 7, 2010
Funeral for Leticia Lara, 33, of Decatur was Jan. 3 at the First Baptist Church
in Decatur with the Rev. Manuel Salinas and Juan Rodas officiating. Burial
followed at Oaklawn Cemetery and Elogio Puebla officiated.
Lara died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, in Decatur.Born March 6, 1976, in Decatur to
Eliazar and Leonarda DeLuna Torres, she was a registered dental assistant
employed by UTMB state jails in Bridgeport and Jacksboro. She married Nelson
Lara Aug. 15, 1998, in Decatur, and she was a member of Primera Iglesia
Bautista.She is survived by her husband; sons, Marc and Jacob Lara; daughter,
Alina Lara and parents, all of Decatur; parents-in-law, Marco and Elsa Hernandez
of Fort Worth; sisters, Patty Casias and husband, Carlos, Cristina Cantu and
husband, Fernando, Maribel Torres, Liliana Torres, and Aracely Fraga and
husband, Ivan, all of Decatur; sisters-in-law, Veronica Luna and Celia Hernandez
of Fort Worth; brothers, Alberto Torres and wife, Avelia, and Eliazar Torres
Jr., all of Sanger; grandfather, Encarnacion Torres; grandmother, Juana Vega;
and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Carlos Casias, Fernando Cantu, Ivan
Fraga, Roberto Costabella, Joe Ramirez and Manuel Talamantes.
Largent, Robert O'Neal
1940-2010
Published Thursday, September 2, 2010
Funeral for Robert O'Neal Largent, 69, of Hackberry, La., and formerly of Chico,
was June 8 at St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church with the Rev. Rommel
Tolentino officiating. Burial was at St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church
Cemetery.
Largent died Saturday, June 5, 2010.Born June 7, 1940, in Muncie, Ind., to
Granvil and Aura Mattie Largent, he worked in the oilfield until retiring in
2002. He went to tractor pulls and Astros baseball games.He is survived by his
wife of 26 years, Rhonda Sue Benoit Largent; children, Michael Largent and wife,
Andrea, of Bellview, Sharon Barry and husband, Randy, of Wichita Falls, Chad
Primeaux of Hackberry, Jonathan Primeaux of Carlyss, La., Katrina Landreneaux
and husband, Josh, of Hackberry, Crystal Ponthier and husband, Adam, of
Marksville, La., Corey Primeaux and wife, Alisha, of Grand Chenier, La., Savanna
Thompson and husband, Jason, of Hankamer, Laura Guillory and husband, Michael,
of Westlake, La., and Ryan Largent and wife, Candace, of Carlyss; sisters,
Shirley Smith and husband, Doyle Gene, of Bridgeport, Sue Fojtick of Jacksboro
and Kay Lackey and husband, Thomas, of Boonsville; 27 grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; a special friend, Lillian Hurst of Springtown; nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Latondress, Bobbie L.
1941-2010
Published Sunday, October 3, 2010
Memorial for Bobbie L. Latondress, 69, of Paradise will be 11 a.m. Saturday,
Oct. 2, at Hilltop Family Church in Springtown.
Born June 12, 1941, in Oklahoma City to Louise and William T. Woodson, she died
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in Fort Worth.She is survived by sons Ricky Brown of
Lawton, Okla., and Scott Sullivan and wife, Mary, of Paden, Okla.; daughter
Lonnell Loggins and husband, Clarence, of Paradise; sister Sharon Judkins and
husband, Roger, of Tennessee; and grandchildren Kathryn Brown, Andy Sullivan,
Keegand Loggins and Kayden Loggins.
Lawson, L. Ray, Dr.
1925-2010
Published Sunday, December 12, 2010
Memorial for Dr. L. Ray Lawson, 85, of Dallas, was Dec. 9 at Highland Park
Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Nelson Bell II officiating. Graveside service
was Dec. 10, 2010, at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Lawson died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, in Dallas of pulmonary fibrosis. Born Nov.
23, 1925, in Decatur to Olmer Ray and Catherine Beason Lawson, he married Ann
McFadden of Dallas March 23, 1963. He served in the U.S. Navy and was an
orthopedic surgeon. (See related story on 2A to read more about his life.)He was
preceded in death by his wife Feb. 29, 1980; and an infant son.He is survived by
sons David Randolph Lawson and Ray "Mac" McFadden Lawson and wife, Kay
Dannenbaum Lawson, all of Dallas; grandchildren McKinley Ann Lawson, Madelyne
McFadden Lawson and Miles James Lawson, all of Dallas; mother Catherine Beason
Lawson of Decatur; and sister-in-law Bess McFadden Sanders of Hot Springs,
Ark.Honorary pallbearers were Dr. John Baker, Dr. William Bruck, Dr. Wayne
Burkehead Jr., Dr. Andrew Clavenna, Dr. Daniel Cooper, Dr. Eugene Curry, Dr. R.
Stephen Curtis, Dr. Andrew Dossett, Dr. William Jackson, Dr. Kurt Kitziger, Dr.
Sumant Krishnan, Dr. Mark Muller, Dr. Paul Peters Jr., Dr. James Sackett, Dr.
Richard Schubert, Dr. Robert Vandermeer and Dr. Daniel Worrell.The family
requests memorials be made to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222
Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219 or call (214) 559-8588 and ask for Dorothy.
Laxson, Ronald Jay
1948-2010
Published Thursday, December 9, 2010
Visitation for Ronald Jay Laxson, 62, of Rhome was to be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday,
Dec. 8, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Laxson died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, in Decatur.Born March 23, 1948, in San
Antonio to Jack and Edna Ray Hamblin Laxson, he was a truck driver for MBM
Customized Food Service Distribution for 10 years. Laxson served in the U.S.
Marines and was a member of the Baptist church. He married Linda Sue McClure
July 24, 1995, in Oklahoma City.Laxson is survived by his wife; sons Jay Laxson
of Oklahoma City and Eric Naro of Denver; daughter Heather Brewer of Fort Worth;
brother Donald Laxson of Florida; sister Janet Hart of San Antonio; and five
grandchildren.
Leach, Shannon David
1980-2010
Published Sunday, December 19, 2010
Memorial service for Shannon David Leach, 30, of Decatur will be held at a later
date.
Leach died Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, in Decatur.Born Oct. 25, 1980, in Waco to
Marvin and Rosa (Pruitt) Leach, he was a ranch hand and a member of the
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.Leach is survived by his parents of
Decatur; brothers Bob Leach of Houston and Michael Leach of Athens; and sisters
Kelley Hulen of Houston and Ladell Stiff of Waco.
Lee, Jimmie Leonard
1941-2010
Published Thursday, April 8, 2010
Graveside service for Jimmie Leonard Lee, 68, of Decatur is at 2 p.m. Thursday,
April 8, at Pleasant Grove No. 3 Cemetery in Chico. Visitation was to be from 6
to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Lee died Sunday, April 4, 2010, in Azle.Born Aug. 21, 1941, in Decatur to James
and Mary Wallace Lee, he retired in 2002 after 32 years as a Fort Worth
Star-Telegram deliverer.He was preceded in death by grandsons, Jimmy West,
Andrew Walton and Matthew Walton, and a nephew.Lee is survived by his daughters,
Sheila Murray and husband, Lonnie, of Boyd, Cheryl Roberts of Poolville and Joy
Everheart and husband, Tim, of Springtown; grandsons, Timothy Walton and Daniel
Everheart; granddaughters, Tabetha Lunsford, Tiffany Walton, Teshia Walton and
Katie Everheart; great-granddaughters, Bailey and Savana Lunsford; sister,
Bobette Smith and husband, Curtis, of Decatur; and brother, Tracy Lee of Conroe.
Lee, Jimmy Nolan
1941-2010
Published Thursday, May 6, 2010
Funeral for Jimmy Nolan Lee, 69, of Christoval will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6,
at his home.
Lee died Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Born Jan. 9, 1941, in Decatur to Weldon and
Bernice Lee, he graduated from Decatur High School in 1958 and the University of
Texas at Arlington in 1964 with a bachelor of science degree in civil
engineering. Lee worked for the United States Geological Survey for 25 years as
a hydrological engineer and retired in 1994. He married Connie Sue Rich Jan. 30,
1965, and Rose Mary Whitworth July 5, 2006. He lived three miles north of
Christoval since 1976.Lee is survived by wife; sons, William Robert Lee and
Joseph Paul Lee; daughter-in-law, Melissa Ann Lee; grandchildren, Garrett Nolan
Lee, James Paul Lee, Kelsie Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Paul Lee; and brother,
Robert Lee.
Lenschow, Donald Lee
1941-2010
Published Thursday, May 6, 2010
Funeral for Donald Lee Lenschow, 68, of Boyd is 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at
Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore, Ill., with Dr. Janet Hunt officiating. Burial
will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, and visitation is 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday at Olson's Funeral Home, also in Sycamore.
Lenschow died Friday, April 30, 2010, in Boyd. Born Aug. 14, 1941, in Sycamore
to Walter and Ella Lenschow, he served in the U.S. Army. Lenschow married Kay
Ayers-Springer March 3, 1985, in Boyd. He was a retired machinist, a member of
the Salem Lutheran Church, the North Texas Austin Healey Club, the Austin Healey
Club of America, the Austin Healey Club USA, the Fort Worth Magic Club and was
past president of Wise County Antique Auto Club.He was preceded in death by his
brother, Robert Lenschow. He is survived by his wife; children, Lisa Warren and
husband, Brad, of Paradise, William Lenschow of Paradise, Chris Springer and
wife, Brenda, of Burleson and Daffney Eckmann and husband, Peter, of Leander;
grandchildren, Blaine Springer, Madison Eckmann and Allyson Felps; sister,
Marlyn Burkart; brother, William Lenschow and wife, Kathy; sister-in-law, Jan
Lenschow; and numerous other family members.
Lisby, Hershell Marion
1930-2010
Published Sunday, March 14, 2010
Funeral for Hershell Marion Lisby, 79, of Boyd was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday,
March 13, at the First Baptist Church in Boyd with the Rev. Jimmy Arrington
officiating and the Rev. Dolon Stevenson assisting. Burial was to be at Boyd
Cemetery.
Lisby died Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Decatur.Born March 16, 1930, in Newark
to Russell Andrew and Esther (Teetle) Lisby, he married Bernice Smith April 7,
1950, in Boyd. He married Bernice Smith April 7, 1950, in Boyd. He was founder
of the Toys for Tots program at General Motors in Arlington, where he retired as
an assembly man. He was active in the United Way and was a member of New
Beginnings in Decatur.He was preceded in death by his wife in 2006 and his
brother, Mylas Lisby.He is survived by his son, Harold Lisby and wife, Dana, of
Boyd; daughter, Debbie Richardson and husband, Mike, of Boyd; grandchildren,
Clayton Wayne Lisby and wife, Cassie, of Boyd, Shasta M. Lisby of Boyd, Chris
Richardson and wife, Brandi, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Stephanie Leidel and
husband, Johnny, of McKinney; great-grandchildren, Camdyn and Kyle Leidel,
Brooklynn and Jayden Lisby and Abby Richardson; and numerous nieces and
nephews.Pallbearers were to be Andrew White, Mark White, Justin Simpson, Shane
Smith, Andy Chapman and Lonnie Hambrick.
Little, Marcus Lee
1960-2010
Published Sunday, November 14, 2010
Memorial service for Marcus Lee Little, 50, of Decatur will be held at a later
date.
Little died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Decatur.Born May 26, 1960, in Fort Worth to
James and Alice Dryer Little, he married Brenda Hutchinson June 18, 1990, in
Johnson County. Little served in the U.S. Army.He was preceded in death by his
sister, Joyce McGovern.Little is survived by his wife of Tyler; daughters
Jennifer and Cristina Little, both of Tyler; mother Alice Brynie of Decatur;
brother Edwin Joseph Little and wife, Nancy, of Grand Prairie; sister Rebecca
Mosley and husband, Dennis, of Decatur; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Little, W.J. 'Dub'
1932-2010
Published Thursday, March 4, 2010
Funeral for W.J. "Dub" Little, 77, of Decatur was March 2 at Pleasant
View Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Demmitt officiating. Burial was at Thomas
Cemetery.
Little died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, in Decatur.Born Sept. 7, 1932, in Commerce to
Jack Bailey and Bethel Ann Kinser Little, he served in the U.S. Army. He was
employed with the Decatur school district for 29 years and was a member of
Pleasant View Baptist Church. Little rode horses and drew Western art. He was
preceded in death by sisters, Johnnie Faye McCutcheon and Joyce Ludwin.He is
survived by his wife, Dianna; sons, Jim Bob Little of Decatur and David Little
of Denver; daughters, Sandra K. Little of Poolville and Annie Little of
Weatherford; brother, Jackie Little of Fort Worth; sisters, Peggy Bailey of
Saginaw and Patricia Bush of Derby, Kan.; stepdaughters, Cindy Kemp and Kathy
Kemp; grandchildren, Jason and Maria Leake of Decatur, Tom and Krissie Prebe of
Arlington, Matthew and Nancy Little of Decatur; Michael and Tosha Little of
Decatur, Shannon Gartman of Weatherford and Travis and Crissy Mara of Paradise;
and seven great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Bearle Crockett, Weldon Taylor,
Travis Sellers, Jason Leake, Michael Little and Matthew Little. Honorary
pallbearers were Gerald Jordan, Terry Davis and David Gober.Donations may be
made to Gideon Bibles and the American Cancer Society.
Lockwood, Wanda
1943-2010
Published Sunday, July 11, 2010
Memorial service for Wanda Lee Lockwood, 66, of Rhome was to be 6 p.m. Saturday,
July 10, at Central Fellowship Church in Decatur with Monty Tuttle officiating.
Lockwood died Sunday, July 4, 2010, in Decatur.Born Nov. 26, 1943, in
Louisville, Ky., to Earl and Loretta Logsdon Dobson, she was adopted at the age
of 2 by her maternal grandparents, Aston and Corinne Logsdon. She was a member
of Central Fellowship Church in Decatur.She was preceded in death by a sister,
Mildred Mirus; and a brother, Larry Logsdon.She is survived by her daughter,
Lori Seagroves of Ferris; son, Billy Mitchell and wife, Vikki, of Rhome;
grandchildren, Breena Mitchell, Hanah Mitchell, Christofer Mitchell, Aaralyn
Mitchell, Amanda Aucoin and Samantha Clark; and nieces and nephews.Family
requests memorials be made to East Wise Fire Rescue, 107 County Road 4421,
Rhome, TX 76078.
Loper, Hanna Myrtle
1925-2010
Published Thursday, October 21, 2010
Memorial service for Hanna Myrtle Loper, 85, of Chico was to be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Potts
officiating. Burial was to follow at Cumby Cemetery.
Loper died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, in Decatur.Born Jan. 19, 1925, in Smithville
to William and Georgia (Boston) Applin, she was a homemaker. She married Gene
Loper May 27, 1950, in Decatur and quilted, gardened and fished.Loper was
preceded in death by her husband in 1998; brothers Mack, Bill and Harn Applin;
and sisters Hetty Milligan and Thelma Hollis. She is survived by sons George
Loper and wife, Connie, of Bangs, Jackie Keen and wife, Ruth, of Benito, William
Keen and wife, Barbara, of Montague and Gene Keen and wife, Linda, of
Weatherford; daughters Linda Ames of Bridgeport, Sue Stockard and husband,
Ricky, of Chico, Kathy Tankersley of Ranger and Barbara Beck of Chico; 24
grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren,
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Loyd, Virgil 'Sonny'
1941-2010
Published Sunday, January 3, 2010
Funeral for Virgil "Sonny" Loyd, 68, of Decatur was Dec. 31 at
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Hughes and the Rev. Glen Kersey
officiating. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery.
Loyd died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in Decatur.Born Jan. 10, 1941, in Decatur to
Virgil and Myrtle Rosenburg Loyd Sr., he was a truck driver. He married Marjorie
Reynolds May 30, 1961. Loyd served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Bell
Baptist Church in Decatur.He was preceded in death by a brother, J.T. Loyd; and
sisters, Melba Raye Schroeder and Mary Lou McCandless.He is survived by his
wife; son, Lawrence "Larry" Loyd of Decatur; granddaughter, Shallie
Tierce and husband, Logan, of Cottondale; great-grandson, Trapper Tierce;
brother, Billy Gene Grundy and wife, Renna, of Decatur; and sisters, Mildred
Cauthen and husband, Weldon, of Decatur, Martha Lindsay and husband, Jack, of
Oklahoma City, Alice Lawson and husband, Butch, of Runaway Bay and Kay Davis and
husband, James, of Slidell.Pallbearers were Wendell Cauthen, Don Brown, Sam
Britt, Bill C. Kersey, Shane Brown and Weldon Cauthen.
Lumsden, Mary Belle
1912-2010
Published Thursday, October 28, 2010
No funeral is planned for Mary Belle Lumsden, 98, of Lubbock.
Lumsden died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in Lubbock.Born Sept. 9, 1912, in Chico,
she was a teacher for 34 years and taught in Chico and Bridgeport. Lumsden was a
member of the First United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. In
retirement, she gave many hours as a volunteer.She was preceded in death by her
first husband, V.S. Largent in 1942 and second husband Jerry Lumsden in
1984.Lumsden is survived by sons Tommy Largent of Lubbock, Don Largent and wife,
Lu, of Roaring Springs and Finis Largent and wife, Rose, of Arlington;
grandchildren Cathy Fostel of Bridgeport, Suzanne Gardner of Keller, Michelle
Halpin of Arlington, Dawn Williams of Muleshoe, Jill Barnard of Wakita, Okla.,
Carrie Barden of Littlefield and Terri Shaw, Rusty Byrd and Rob Byrd, all of
Boyd; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Lunsford, Herman Ervin
1929-2010
Published Thursday, July 29, 2010
Funeral for Herman Ervin Lunsford, 80, of Newark was July 27 at Full Gospel
Holiness Church in Fort Worth. The Rev. Walter Beayrd officiated. Burial
followed at Boyd Cemetery.
Lunsford died Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born Nov. 15, 1929, in Hunt
County to Floyd Ervin and Maeola Rowan Lunsford, he married Geneva Dean Jones
Oct. 1, 1983, in Fort Worth. He was a retired minister for Full Gospel Holiness
Church and continued his ministry when he was called to do so.He is survived by
his wife; son, Rodger Dale Lunsford of San Antonio; daughters, Sharon Lunsford
of Rhome, Reba Kempe and husband, Clyde, of Quilan, and Brenda Moore and
husband, Daniel, of Saginaw; stepsons, Sam Elrod of Newark and William Elrod of
Weatherford; stepdaughter, Patricia Wade of North Richland Hills; 13
grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.Pallbearers were Kevin Moore, Joshua
Ruddick, Steve Parker, Daniel Jones, Ray Jones and David Jones.
Lynch, James 'Jim'
1926-2010
Published Sunday, December 12, 2010
Funeral for James "Jim" Lynch, 84, of Alvord was to be 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 11, at Montague County Cowboy Church with Joe Caballero
officiating. Burial was to follow at Alvord Cemetery.
Lynch died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, in Decatur.Born May 7, 1926, in Gainesville
to Cecil and Margetta (Story) Lynch, he was in construction in the Wichita Falls
area. He served as a Carlson Raider in the elite unit of the U.S. Marine Corps
during World War II and was a treasure hunter.Lynch was preceded in death by
brothers Ray and Arthur Lynch.He is survived by his wife, Terry, of Alvord;
children Jamie Prunty and husband, Dale, of Iowa Park, Tim Lynch and Will Lynch,
both of Alvord, Delores Bragg and Wichita Lynch, both of Wichita Falls and
Beverly Stephens and Cecilia Lynch, both of Megargel; 15 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Lyons, William Neil
1941-2010
Published Thursday, December 30, 2010
A private service will be held for William Neil Lyons, 69, of Fort Worth.
Lyons was born Sept. 20, 1941, in Gainsville and died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010,
in Fort Worth. He is survived by son William Neil Lyons Jr. and daughter Angie
Lyons of Bridgeport.
Mainard, William A.
1922-2010
Published Sunday, April 4, 2010
Funeral for William A. Mainard, 87, of Decatur is 3 p.m. Monday, April 5, at
Floral Haven Funeral Home in Tulsa, Okla. Burial will be at Floral Haven
Memorial Park.
Mainard died Wednesday, March 31, 2010, in Decatur.Born Oct. 12, 1922, in
Salina, Okla., to John and Minnie Mainard, he was preceded in death by his wife
of 47 years, Billie. Mainard is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Hannah and
husband, Larry; grandchildren, Karl Hannah, Damon Hannah and Deidre Hannah;
great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Matthew and Connor; sisters, Marie Montgomery and
Effie Fields of Glenpool, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mancil, Delaney Rhea
1995-2010
Published Thursday, November 18, 2010
Funeral for Delaney Rhea Mancil, 15, of Alvord, was Nov. 16 at the First Baptist
Church in Alvord.
Mancil died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, in Denton County.Born Feb. 16, 1995, to
Debbie and Eric Mancil, she was a member of FFA and showed heifers and goats.
She was a member of the Methodist Church in Alvord. Mancil was preceded in death
by grandparents George and Betty Mancil; aunt Theresa Campbell; and uncle
Stanley Mancil.She is survived by her parents; sisters Stephanie Mancil,
Christina Phillips and husband, Brice, and Melanie Apostolas and husband, Lakkos;
grandparents Lawrence and Shirley Hobbs; uncle Larry Hobbs and wife, Carla; aunt
Sylvia Mandeville; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Manning, Penny Sue
1959-2010
Published Sunday, November 14, 2010
Graveside service for Penny Sue Manning, 51, of Aurora, Colo., formerly of
Chico, was Nov. 12 at Chico Cemetery. Jason Manning, Dewayne Manning and Mark
Buckner officiated.
Manning died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in Aurora, Colo.Born Sept. 24, 1959, in
Denton to Kenneth and Linda Sue (Hunter) Manning, she was a customer service
representative for Lowe's and was a Lutheran.Manning is survived by her mother;
her father and wife, Jo Ann, of Chico; brother Dewayne Manning and wife, Traci,
of McKinney; aunt Linda Miller of Decatur; nephews Jason, Mason and Conner
Manning; niece Melissa Manning; and other relatives.Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Manning, Ronnie William
1956-2010
Published Thursday, November 11, 2010
Graveside service for Ronnie William Manning, 54, of Azle was Oct. 29 at
Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 2 in Keeter.
Manning died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, in Azle.Born May 25, 1956, in Lubbock to
William and Virgie May (Edwards) Manning, he was a self-employed mechanic. He
married Patsy Hardage June 18, 1987, in Boyd and was a veteran of the U.S.
Army.He was preceded in death by his wife.Manning is survived by sons David
Smith of Palestine, Sammy Smith and wife, Cindy, of Azle, Terry Smith and wife,
Angie, of Pelican Bay, Ronnie Manning Jr. and fiance , Christine Morris, of
Graford, and Michael Manning of Pelican Bay; daughters Vicki Fischer and
husband, Chester, of Burleson and Christy Manning of Granbury; 11 grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; twin brother Lonnie Manning of Lakeside; brother
Glenn Manning of Lakeside; sister Leona Manning of Idaho; and several nieces and
nephews.
Mara, David 'Peaches'
1951-2010
Published Sunday, August 8, 2010
Funeral for David "Peaches" Mara, 59, of Decatur was to be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 7, at Grace Baptist Church in Decatur with Charles Taylor and
Cotton Roberts officiating. Burial was to follow at Bethel Cemetery.
Mara died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, in Waco.Born Jan. 28, 1951, in Lubbock to
Walter Jack and Mildred Lucille Fellers Mara, he was a self-employed truck
driver. He fished, drank Dr Pepper, smoked Marlboro Lights and played slot
machines.He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Mara.He is survived by
daughter Jody Mara of Stephenville; sister Pam Hawkins-Williams and husband,
Randy, of Bridgeport; brother Roy Mara and wife, Nadine, of Boyd; seven nieces
and nephews; three aunts and uncles; and several great-nieces and
nephews.Pallbearers were to be Corky Roberts, Benny Roberts, Eddie Rhoades,
Heath Roberts, Mike Hudson and Dennis Hudson. Women friends were to be honorary
pallbearers.
Mara, Roy Richard
1940-2010
Published Thursday, December 9, 2010
Funeral for Roy Richard Mara, 70, of Decatur was to be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec.
8, at First Baptist Church in Boyd with Mark Autry and Wes Spry officiating.
Burial was to follow at Boyd Cemetery.
Mara died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born Feb. 7, 1940, in Decatur to
Walter Jack and Mildred Lucille Fellers Mara, he was self-employed in the
trucking business. He hunted, fished and went dancing at the Senior Citizen
Center in Springtown.He was preceded in death by brothers Jimmy Mara and David
Mara.Mara is survived by his wife, Nadine; and children Ricky Mara and wife,
Carol, Suzanne Burk, Annette Mara, Joyce Hardy and husband, Wayne, Jerry Taylor
and wife, Melissa, and Linda Ratliff and husband, Robert; sister Pam Hawkins
Williams and husband, Randy. He also survived by grandchildren Drew Mara, Todd
Mara, Nathan Mara, Caleb Burk, Robin Meadows, Stacey Meadows, Andy Taylor, Barry
Taylor, Nicole Taylor, Derrick Ratliff, Logan Ratliff and Austin Ratliff; and 14
great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be his grandsons.Honorary pallbearers
were to be Hoss Gilbert, Corky Roberts, Benny Roberts, Webb Bryan, Mike Hudson
and Jerry Coffman.
Markle, Fay Elizabeth
1911-2010
Published Sunday, April 18, 2010
Graveside service for Fay Elizabeth Markle, 98, of Loveland, Colo., formerly of
Bridgeport, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April, 23, at Mount Olivet Cemetery in
Fort Worth. Visitation is from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday at Lucas Funeral Home in
Fort Worth.
Markle died Monday, April 12, 2010, in Loveland.Born Oct. 14, 1911, in Fort
Worth to Uriah and Ota Parks Lee, she married Claud C. Markle on June 21, 1947,
in Fort Worth. She retired as a secretary from Acme Brick Co. and was a former
president of Women in Construction. Markle was a member of Riverside Baptist
Church in Fort Worth, First Baptist Church in Bridgeport and Galilee Baptist
Church in Loveland. She moved to Loveland in 2002. She was preceded in death by
her husband May 1, 1995; a brother and a sister.She is survived by daughter,
Betty L. Brown of Loveland; grandchildren, Mark Shields, David Shields, Gary
Shields, David Arctur, Beth Loy and Brad Brown; great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Martinez, Angel
1930-2010
Published Sunday, September 12, 2010
Graveside service for Angel Martinez, 80, of Decatur was Sept 1 at Oaklawn
Cemetery. Father Sojan George officiated.
Martinez died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Denton.Born May 13, 1930, in Rio Grande,
Zacatecas, Mexico, to Juan and Maria Trinidad Herrera Martinez, he married Maria
De La Luz Martinez. He was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Catholic church.Martinez was preceded in death by his wife on Jan. 20, 2005.He
is survived by sons, Antonio Martinez and wife, Maria, of Fort Worth, Ismael
Martinez and wife, Adela, of Bowie, Ruben Martinez of Denton, Joel Martinez and
Erica Marin, Saul Martinez and wife, Ana, all of Decatur and Miguel Angel
Martinez of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua; daughters Maria Dolores Martinez, Maria
DeLos Angeles Martinez and Isabel Lopez, all of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Maria
DeJesus Ramos and Felix Ramos, of Bakerville, Calif., and Olga Martinez and Abel
Rico, of Sanger. Pallbearers were Joel Martinez, Ismael Martinez, Antonio
Martinez, Saul Martinez and Ruben Martinez.
Martinez, Maria Rafaela
1956-2010
Published Thursday, December 23, 2010
Mass for Maria Rafaela Martinez, 54, of Fort Worth was to be 1 p.m. Wednesday,
Dec. 22, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur
with Father Sojan George officiating. Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Martinez died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born Oct. 23, 1956, in San
Antonio Rodeo, Durango, Mexico, to Tiburcio Cardoza and Imelda Maldonado, she
was a merchandising specialist for Anderson Merchandisers in Denton. She married
Jose Antonio Martinez June 17, 1971, in San Pedro de Rosales, Sinaloa,
Mexico.Martinez was preceded in death by her sister, Elva Cardoza.She is
survived by her husband; children Jose Arnulfo Martinez of Newark and Imelda
Hernandez and husband, Julian, Esteban Martinez, Brenda Hernandez, Shane
Martinez and wife, Perla, and Alberto Martinez, all of Fort Worth; and
grandchildren Karla, Alex, Marcos, Nadya, Christian and Isabela.
Massie, Lavelle
1923-2010
Published Sunday, January 10, 2010
Funeral for Lavelle Massie, 86, of Chico is 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at the First
Baptist Church of Chico with the Rev. Fordham McElroy officiating. Burial will
follow at Chico Cemetery. Visitation was to be 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at
Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Massie died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born Sept. 24, 1923, in Chico
to Ruth and Melvin Robinson, she was a member of the Post Oak Baptist Church in
Post Oak. She bowled, fished, camped, scrapbooked, sewed, gardened and spent
time with her family.She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne O. Massie;
son, Tim Cearley; sisters, Lavana Thornton and Rita Strong; brothers, Buddy,
Joe, Jimmy Lee, Charlie and Donald Ray Robinson; grandson, Eric Cearley; and
great-grandson, Ben.She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Cearley and wife,
Teressa, of Lufkin, Mike Cearley and wife, June, of Troup, Steve Cearley of
Bridgeport and Gary Massie and wife, Mary Jane, of Chico; daughter, Kim McElroy
and husband, Ford, of Bridgeport; brothers ,Gerald, Melvin Jr., David, Paul,
Richard and Stanley Robinson; sister, Carolyn Thompson; grandchildren, Stacie,
Rodney, Glenn, David, Sharon, Tracey, Sheri, Michael, Cindi, Kenneth Wayne,
Lisa, Misty, Stacy, Tashia, Tiffany, Tina, Gary O., Kristin and Alicia; 35
great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers are Michael
Cearley, Gary O. Massie, Gregg Graham, David Drysdale, Jeff Mekalip, Pat Burross,
Michael Crunk and Steve Stanford.
Matheny, Kathleen Eugene
1945-2010
Published Sunday, February 21, 2010
Memorial for Kathleen Eugenia Matheny, 65, of Sunset will be 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 24, at Living Word Assembly of God Church in Alvord. Glenn Randall will
officiate.
Matheny died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 in Decatur.Born Jan. 1, 1945, to Howard
Eugene and Virginia Kathleen Hamner Fancil in Robinson, Ill., she married Jesse
Matheny Jan. 1, 1961, in Robinson and was a homemaker.She was preceded in death
by a sister, Karen Fancil. She is survived by her husband; sons, Timothy D.
Matheny and wife, Lisa, of Dallas, and Trevor L. Matheny and wife, Andrea, of
Aledo; daughters, Denise Robinson and husband, Perry, and Danielle Small and
husband, David, all of Sunset; eight grandchildren; sister, Sherry Hakes of New
York; and nieces and nephews.The family requests memorials be made to Living
Word Assembly of God Church, Mission Fund, P.O. Box 62, Alvord, TX 76225.
Mauldin, Harvey Landers, Jr.
1921-2010
Published Thursday, June 10, 2010
A family memorial service for Harvey Landers Mauldin Jr., 88, of Portland was
May 31. His ashes will be scattered near his family home in Arkansas.
Mauldin died Sunday, May 30, 2010, in Portland. Born Sept. 2, 1921, in Graysonia,
Ark., to Harvey Sr. and Myrna Mauldin, he worked with his father at the Dierks
Lumber and Coal Co. in Mountain Pine, Ark. He married Mildred Lois Marsh in
February 1942. Mauldin worked for Texas Natural Gas Pipeline Co. for 33 years
and retired in Decatur, where he lived for 32 years before moving to Portland.He
was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, State of Arkansas; Masonic
Brother and member of Prescott Lodge No. 80, free and accepted masons; Rockport
Lodge No. 58, free and accepted masons, Malvern Ark.; member of Joppa Council
No. 48, royal and select masters, Texarkana, Ark.; member of Texarkana Chapter
No. 78 and Royal Arch Masons; past member of Decatur Lodge No. 447; a life
member of the Lions Organ and Eye Bank of District 2-E-2 Inc.; past president of
the Decatur Lions Club; and member of MENSA International. He also had a General
Radiotelephone Operator License through the Federal Communications Commission.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Mauldin.He is survived by his
wife; brother, Richard Mauldin and wife, Coleen, of Hot Springs, Ark.; son,
Michael L. Mauldin and wife, Jenny, of Portland; daughters, Jane Haley and
husband, Tab, of Rockport, Kimberly Gillespie and husband, Tom, of Sugar Land
and Sara Fulton of Boulder, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
and nieces and nephews.
Maxwell, Charlie Thomas 'Tom'
1934-2010
Published Sunday, April 25, 2010
Funeral for Charlie Thomas "Tom" Maxwell, 75, of Fort Worth was April
23 at the Handley Baptist Church in Fort Worth with Pastor John Caster
officiating. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
Maxwell died Monday, April 19, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born April 20, 1934, in
Greenwood to Thomas Newton and Jennie Mattie Royal Maxwell, he married Marjorie
Nell Parker Sept. 2, 1955, in Fort Worth. He retired as a school administrator
from Fort Worth ISD after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Handley
Masonic Lodge No. 1140 and Handley Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by
his wife on Sept. 10, 2005; and a son, Matthew Maxwell, on Nov. 11, 1993.He is
survived by two sons, Jeff Maxwell and wife, Kelly, of Greenwood, and Tracy
Maxwell and wife, Julie, of Fort Worth; three grandchildren; brother, Frank
Maxwell and wife, Sue, of Greenwood; sister, Mae Schertz of Slidell;
sister-in-law, Anita Hyden and husband, James; brother-in-law, Belton Parker;
special friend, Pam Walker; nieces, nephews and cousins.Pallbearers included
Danny Schertz, David Schertz, J. J. Wilson, Chance Wilson, Randy Wilson and
Kevin Maxwell.
Mayrand, C.J.
1936-2009
Published Thursday, January 7, 2010
Graveside service for C.J. Mayrand, 73, of Alvord is 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8,
at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation
is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jones Family Funeral Home.
Mayrand died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, in Decatur.Born Jan. 24, 1936, in Denver to
Carroll and Helen Mayrand, he retired from the Air Force after 20 years of
service. He was a computer instructor most of his life. He is survived by his
daughter, Michele Hardee and husband, Ricky, of Alvord; sisters, Mary Mann and
husband, Paul, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Barbara Smith and husband, Lee, of
Greenwood, Ark.; grandchildren, Makinna and Malloree Hardee; and one
great-grandchild.
Mazzei, Doris Elizabeth
1922-2010
Published Thursday, May 20, 2010
Funeral for Doris Elizabeth Hudman Mazzei, 87, of Decatur was May 18 at
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home with burial in Moran Cemetery in Moran.
Mazzei died Friday, May 14, 2010, in Decatur.Born Aug. 9, 1922, in Moran to
Elmer and Gera Hudman, she was the fifth of six children. Mazzei graduated from
Moran High School in 1939 and received an associate degree from Tarleton College
in 1941. She met her husband, Joseph Vincent Mazzei at a U.S.O. in Abilene. They
married Oct. 13, 1946, in Moran when Joseph returned from World War II.The
couple raised their sons in Fort Worth. She was a homemaker before working at
furniture stores in Fort Worth. Mazzei moved to Wise County in 2001.She is
survived by her sons, Steve Mazzei and wife, Karen, and Brian "Moe"
Mazzei; brother, Donald Hudman and wife, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Linda Mazzei;
and grandchildren, Erin, Shannon, Peter and Emily Mazzei.
McCarroll, Chloe
1914-2010
Published Sunday, January 17, 2010
Funeral for Chloe McCarroll, 95, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at the
First United Methodist Church in Decatur with the Revs. Roy Spore and Johnny
Irish officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8
p.m. Sunday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
McCarroll died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, in Decatur. Born Oct. 17, 1914, in San
Angelo to Marion Joseph and Kate McDonald, she graduated from North Texas
University. She married Manuel Ray McCarroll Aug. 30, 1939, in Iowa Park and
retired after teaching 31 years in the Slidell and Decatur school districts. She
is survived by daughters, Dana Kay McCarroll of Decatur, and Patty Jo Horan and
husband, Ralph, of Dallas; grandchildren, Joe Mac Rayburn, Katie Rayburn Wolfe,
Heather Horan Boswell and Madison Horan; and great-grandchildren, Logan Cole
Rayburn, Preslie Boswell and Abby Gentry.
McCauley, Larry Wayne
1973-2010
Published Sunday, May 23, 2010
Memorial service for Larry Wayne McCauley, 36, of Graham and formerly of Boyd,
was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at the the Church of Azle in Azle with
the Rev. Mike Miles officiating.
McCauley died Monday, May 17, in Graham.Born Aug. 27, 1973, in Ada, Okla., to
Bobby McCauley and Vickie Hudgins, he was a plumber.He was preceded in death by
his father.He is survived by his son, Barrett Dewayne McCauley of Graford;
mother, Vickie Rye of Fort Worth; grandparents, Leonard and Mary Hudgins of
Granbury; brothers, Robert McCauley of Graham and Steven Edwards of Whitesboro;
sisters, Terra Johnson and husband, Sean, of Alvarado and Jennifer Edward of
Chickasha, Okla.; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
McCauley, Linda Elizabeth
1944-2010
Published Sunday, July 11, 2010
Graveside service for Linda Elizabeth McCauley, 65, of Paradise was to be 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 10, at Wilson Prairie Cemetery. Robert Thompson was to officiate.
McCauley died July 8, 2010, at her home in Paradise. Born Aug. 21, 1944, in
Pampa to Addie Lee and William Young Strickland, she was a homemaker.She was
preceded in death by brothers Tom Strickland and Perry Stewart Strickland and
the Strickland twins.She is survived by her daughter, Lavon Martin and husband,
Dennis, of Decatur; sons Larry Brock and wife, Wanda, of Paradise and Lindsey
Penny and wife, Ann, of Decatur; brothers D. J. Strickland of Caldwell, George
Strickland and wife, Junatia, of Kinder, La., Fred Strickland of Jefferson,
Ore., Robert Strickland and wife, Carolyn, of Caldwell, Darrell Strickland and
wife, Doreen, of Abbott and Tim Strickland and wife, Beverly, of Coos Bay, Ore.;
sisters Juanama Gober of Paradise and Janis Thompson and husband, Frank, of
Jefferson, Ore.; sister-in-law, Evelyn Morris of Anderson, Calif.; 12
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were
to be John Gober III, John Gober IV, Roger Gober, Dwayne Martin, Chris Pennartz,
Tony Pennartz, and Jeremy Whitbeck.
McCloud, Brenda Faye
1946-2010
Published Sunday, February 28, 2010
Funeral for Brenda Faye McCloud, 64, of Aurora was 11 a.m. Feb. 26 at
Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. The Rev. Alan Six officiated.
McCloud died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born Jan. 23, 1946, in Hunter,
Ark., to Lewis Gray and Ocie May (Prince) Thomas, she was a homemaker and member
of the First Baptist Church of Newark and Care Giving Ministries of First
Baptist.She was preceded in death by a brother, Troy; a son, Baby Jerry; and a
grandson, Lil Paul.She is survived by children, Lisa Baker, Scott McCloud, Lynn
Vaughn, Jeri Flores and Fred Smock; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
sisters, Gale Osborn and Susie Salmon; and brother, L.G. Thomas.
McClung, Ruby Lee
1919-2010
Published Sunday, November 7, 2010
Funeral for Ruby Lee McClung, 91, of Bridgeport was Nov. 4 at the First United
Methodist Church with burial at Springtown Cemetery. Dana Coker officiated.
McClung died Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born June 8, 1919, in Azle to
T.H. and Mattie (Young) Newsom, she was a childcare provider at First Baptist
Church in Bridgeport and First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport. McClung
was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by
her husband, J.L. McClung; son Tony McClung; daughter Dolores Womack; two
brothers and four sisters.McClung is survived by grandsons Sean Womack of
Boonsville, Dusty McClung of Justin, Koby McClung of Bridgeport and Cooper
McClung of Chico; four great-grandchildren Samantha, Skylar, Caden and Avery;
sister Imarie Parsons of Maryland; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives.Pallbearers were Eric Marney, Doug Wilkinson, Buddy White, Mike
Simpson, Thomas Newsom and Keith Martin.Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society or Make-A-Wish Foundation.
McComis, Kenneth
1951-2010
Published Thursday, January 14, 2010
Graveside service for Kenneth McComis, 58, of Bridgeport was Jan. 11 at East
Bridgeport Cemetery.
McComis died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, in Bridgeport.He was born Aug. 23, 1951, in
Logan, W.Va., to Ray and Jean McComis.He is survived by his daughters, Kristen
Perkins and husband, Kyle, and Katie Sullivan; brothers, Keith McComis and wife,
Carolyn, David McComis and wife, Brenda, and Randy McComis and wife, Shelley;
grandchildren, Kyle Nathan II and Colton Perkins and Tara and Jordan Sullivan;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
McConaghie, Joe D.
1946-2010
Published Sunday, May 9, 2010
Funeral for Joe D. McConaghie, 63, of Yates Center, Kan., formerly of Chico, was
May 7 at Campbell Funeral Home in Yates Center.
McConaghie died Monday, May 3, 2010, in Yates Center.Born Dec. 25, 1946, to
Frank and Irene (Middaugh) McConaghie in Shamrock, he grew up in Buffalo, Mo.,
and graduated from Buffalo High School. He attended college on a football
scholarship. He married Martha Meek Dec. 26, 1975, in Alma, Ark., and they moved
from Chico to Yates Center in 1994. He worked for Gates Rubber Co. in Iola,
Kan., for the last 15 years where he was a warehouse supervisor. He is survived
by his wife; sons, Nathan McConaghie and wife, Ashley, and Patrick McConaghie
and wife, Amy, all of Yates Center; daughter, Joanna Farmer and husband, Daniel,
of Douglass, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Frankum, Treva Riehl,
Barbra Morrell and Betty Brooks; and brother, Bob McConaghie.The family requests
memorials be made to Woodson County 4-H or Friends for Life in care of Campbell
Funeral Home, P.O. Box 188, Yates Center, KS 66783.
McCracken, Grace Hilma
1914-2010
Published Thursday, November 25, 2010
Graveside service for Grace Hilma McCracken, 96, of Electra was Nov. 20 at
Electra Memorial Park with Joe Ainsworth officiating.
McCracken died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, in Decatur.Born May 27, 1914, in Mart to
Maudie (Bean) and John Curtis McDowell, she was a homemaker. She married T.L.
McCracken May 16, 1933, in Frederick, Okla., and lived in Electra most of her
life. McCracken was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Order of the
Eastern Star. She played the piano and bridge and was a seamstress.She was
preceded in death by her husband in 1983 and a son, Terry Lynn McCracken, in
2004.McCracken is survived by daughters Pat Francis of Dallas and LaJuan Cato
and husband, Lee, of Decatur; son Geary Don McCracken of Electra; and 45
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
McDaniel, Henry L., Jr.
1924-2010
Published Thursday, April 15, 2010
Funeral for Henry L. McDaniel Jr., 85, of Paradise was to be at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 14, at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Laurel
Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
McDaniel died Saturday, April 10, 2010.Born June 9, 1924, in Abilene to Ruby and
Henry McDaniel, he spent nine years at the Lena Pope Home during his childhood.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a survivor of the U.S.S.
Lexington at the Battle of the Coral Sea. He married his wife, Julia, Dec. 14,
1952. He was a firefighter for the city of Fort Worth for 25 years. McDaniel was
an entrepreneur and was a member of the Masons, Shriners, the 32nd-degree
Scottish Rite and the Wise County Veterans Group. He was a self-taught artist
and a golfer. He bowled with the senior league.He was preceded in death by his
son, Jimmie Lee McDaniel, and five siblings. He is survived by his wife;
children, Gary Bob McDaniel and wife, Cynthia, Donna Marie Graves and husband,
Bradley, and Evelyn Wilhite; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother,
Carrol Gene McDaniel; and a sister, Linda Sue Girardi.
McDaniel, Judyl
1949-2010
Published Thursday, January 28, 2010
Memorial service for Judy McDaniel, 60, of Benbrook and formerly of Alvord, was
Jan. 26 at First Baptist Church in Sunset.
McDaniel died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Fort Worth.She was born Sept. 1, 1949,
in Bowie to Tom and Nina Smith Norvell.She is survived by her son, Robert
McDaniel of Alvord; daughters, Julie Watson and husband, Forest, of Bowie and
Kelly McDonald and husband, Robert, of White Settlement; mother of Sunset; and
sisters, Nancy Agee of Denton and Karen Brady of Sunset.
McDaniel, Tommy Jack
1936-2010
Published Thursday, October 7, 2010
Funeral for Tommy Jack McDaniel, 74, of Bridgeport was Oct. 4 at Bible Baptist
Church in Bridgeport. Dale Webster, Doyle Wade and Josh McDaniel officiated, and
burial followed at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
McDaniel died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Bridgeport. Born July 3, 1936, to
Florance and Richard McDaniel, he married Evelyn Francis Crumbley March 17,
1955. He was preceded in death by son-in-law Kenneth Herrington; brothers Leon,
Cecil, Murph, Don Hubert and Jim; sisters Artie May Weatherly, Pearl Martin,
Essise Grisham, Gwen Parsons and Bernice Teague.McDaniel is survived by his
wife; daughters Linda Herrington and Pam Brown-Cox; son Larry McDaniel and wife,
Vicki; sisters Ann Deaton, Bess Brodie, Cora Beth Reed and Janice Garrett;
grandchildren Krista Herrington, Tonya Elmore and husband, Scott, Sha Conway and
husband, Brandon, Bo McDaniel, T.J. Herrington and wife, Juli, Valerie Bradley
and husband, Brad, Jill Colombo and husband, Dean, Josh McDaniel and wife,
Brittany; great-grandchildren Hunter and Tori Bradley, Dylan and Caleb Elmore,
Bodie McDaniel, Jaxsen Herrington, McKena Carroll, Summer and Kallie Conway, and
Keaton, Josi and Jase Herrington; and several nieces and nephews.Pallbearers
were T.J. Herrington, Bo McDaniel, Josh McDaniel, Scott Elmore, Brandon Conway
and Rick Read.Honorary pallbearers were Dan Stacks, Darrell Lyons, Billy Joe
Womack, Joe Crites, Joe Thomas, Bud Kerr, Wade McDaniel, Terry Hahn, Brad
Bradley and Dean Colombo.
McElroy, Bill
1943-2010
Published Sunday, October 17, 2010
Funeral for Bill McElroy, 66, of Alvord was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16,
at First Baptist Church of Alvord with Bill Cleveland officiating.
McElroy died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, in Decatur.Born Dec. 2, 1943, in Shirley,
Ark., to Clovis and Margie McElroy, he was an independent businessman. He
graduated from Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth in 1961 and married Winnie
April 5, 1963. McElroy worked for Big 3 Industries for 33 years and lived in
Arlington until he moved in 1990 to Shady Oaks Ranch (The Smanch) in Wise County
in 1990. He started Independent Welding Supply Inc. in 1996 and was a member of
First Baptist Church of Alvord.He was preceded in death by his sister Kathy
Archa and an infant brother.McElroy is survived by his wife of Alvord; son Billy
McElroy Jr. and wife, Nancy; daughters Pennie Futrell and husband, Price, and
Amie de Lathouder and husband, Johnny; brother Leo McElroy and wife, Judy;
sisters Glenda Betz, Gennie Bauer and husband, Ken, and Shirley Freeman and
husband, Bill; grandchildren Billy Ray III and wife, Laura, Wesley, Corey,
Chelsea, Chase, Alexi and Maddux; great-grandson Caleb; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society - Wise
County Unit, P.O. Box 428, Decatur, TX 76234 or to McElroy's favorite charity,
LHBS (which benefits research for spinal muscular atrophy), 201 Patrick Creek,
Weatherford, TX 76087.
McEntire, Myrtle Viola 'Dot'
1931-2010
Published Thursday, August 19, 2010
Funeral for Myrtle Viola "Dot" McEntire, 79, of Boyd is 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 20, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Darryl Hatley
officiating. Burial is at Boyd Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
McEntire died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, in Boyd.Born Feb. 21, 1931, in Briar to
Lawton and Goldie (Seely) McEntire, she married James "Mack" McEntire
Feb. 18, 1950. She was a homemaker. McEntire was preceded in death by her
husband; brothers, Fritz, Howard and Flynn McKinney; and sisters, Leola
Jefferson, Arveta Carter, Florene Hall and Rowena McKinney.She is survived by
her son, Jerry McEntire and wife, Carolyn, of Boyd; daughters, Diane Edwards,
Sheila Mayhue and husband, Jeff, and Shelly Rodgers, all of Boyd; eight
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry McKinney of Yuma,
Ariz., and Obie McKinney of Weatherford; and numerous nieces and
nephews.Pallbearers are Jason Edwards, Jonas McEntire, Dusty Mayhue, Jeremmy
McEntire, Derek Mayhue and Kent Spencer. Honorary pallbearers are Jerred
McEntire, Bryce Rodgers, Blake Rodgers, Kaidyn Mayhue and Kade Spencer.
McGuire, Cheryl Diane Trussell
1956-2010
Published Thursday, December 9, 2010
A private memorial service for Cheryl Diane Trussell McGuire, 54, of Rhome will
be held at a later date.
McGuire died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, in Grapevine.Born Sept. 24, 1956, in Fort
Worth to Euel Alton and Maudie Louada (Harris) Trussell, she was a
homemaker.McGuire was preceded in death by her sister, Regina Lynn Trussell, and
nephew, Richard Eugene Trussell. She is survived by sister Brenda McGuire of
Rhome; brothers Eugene Trussell and wife, Penny, of Fairhope, Ala., Charles
Trussell and wife, Danielle, of North Richland Hills, and Frankie Dewayne
Schoonover and wife, Sherry, of Springtown; three stepgrandchildren; four
stepgreat-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.Memorials may
be made to Solaris Hospice, 2250 FM 51 Suite 400, Decatur, TX 76234.
McKinnon, Alice
1917-2010
Published Thursday, July 8, 2010
Funeral for Alice McKinnon, 92, of Rhome was July 2 at Boyd Church of Christ
with Eddie Montgomery officiating. Burial was in Aurora Cemetery.
McKinnon died Monday, June 28, 2010, in Decatur.Born Nov. 13, 1917, in Rhome to
Martin Lee and Mable Holt Brown, she married Loyd McKinnon June 4, 1938, in
Newark. She was a member of the Boyd Church of Christ for 15 years.McKinnon was
preceded in death by her husband.She is survived by her son, Don McKinnon and
wife, Delores, of Rhome; granddaughter, Cheryl Troxell and husband, Tim, of
Rhome; great-granddaughters, Brittany Cole and husband, Josh, Taylor Troxell and
Macie Troxell; great-great-granddaughter, Kyra Cole; sisters, Lucille Norton and
Gladys Pitts; and numerous nieces and nephews.
McQuinn, Era Dee
1915-2010
Published Thursday, February 4, 2010
Funeral for Era Dee McQuinn, 94, formerly of Decatur was to be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles
Taylor officiating. Burial was to be at Bethel Cemetery.
McQuinn died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Kaufman. Born Oct. 10, 1915, in Hopkins
County to Daniel Dee and Dessa Voss, she moved to Decatur with her family when
she was 10. She married Frank "Doc" Ford McQuinn Sept. 1, 1934, in
Decatur. She was a member of the Family Worship Center in Decatur and was a
Dallas Cowboy fan. She moved to Kaufman in 2007.She was preceded in death by her
husband in March 1988, and her son, Bobby Dee McQuinn, in July 2004.She is
survived by her daughters, Peggy Chrestman and husband, Lloyd, of Combine and
Patsy Hale and husband, Bobby, of Decatur; grandchildren, Gary Fulton, Lloyd
Chrestman Jr., Monty Hale, Aundrea Shillingburg, Brenda Grantham and Cindy Wolf;
11 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to
be Jerry Holland, Dale Steadham, Trey Hale, Mark Shillingburg, Mike Ramirez and
Paul Chrestman.
McWhirter, David 'Dave'
1932-2010
Published Thursday, June 24, 2010
Graveside service for David "Dave" McWhirter, 77, of Paradise was to
be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Annis Chapel Cemetery.
McWhirter died Monday, June 14, 2010.Born Dec. 29, 1932, in Sentinel, Okla., to
George W. McWhirter and Bernice Cunningham McWhirter, he served in the Army
Reserves. He was a farmer, truck driver and worked for the Texas Highway
Department. McWhirter lived in Springtown for 25 years.He was preceded in death
by two brothers, one sister and one grandson.He is survived by his wife of 55
years, Mary Onnie Chandler McWhirter; children, Vada Lee Romero of Phoenix,
David Willis McWhirter and wife, Delores, of Anton, Onnie May Keeton and
husband, Donnie, of Springfield, Ark., Derwin (Wade) McWhirter of Hobart, Okla.,
and Vicky Iglesias of Springtown; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one
brother; and four sisters.
Meador, Terri
1961-2010
Published Sunday, March 7, 2010
Memorial service for Terri Waylene Meador, 48, of Dallas was March 4 at the
DeBerry Funeral Directors Chapel.
Meador died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in Farmers Branch. Born Aug. 10, 1961, in
Bridgeport to Arvil Erwin and Sherian Jones, she was formerly employed at Irving
ISD as a sign-language interpreter.She is survived by her daughter, Britney
Hurmence of Aubrey; sister, Sherri Bishop of Conroe; and brother, Greg Erwin of
Kansas.Memorials may be made to Terri Meador's funeral expenses, c/o DeBerry
Funeral Directors, 2025 W. University Dr., Denton, TX 76201.
Mercer, Johnny
1940-2010
Published Thursday, May 27, 2010
Graveside service for Johnny Mercer, 69, of Boyd was May 25 at Boyd Cemetery
with Brant Hawkins officiating.
Mercer died Thursday, May 20, 2010, in Boyd.Born Dec. 30, 1940, in Boyd to John
Allen and Lillie Cleo (Dean) Mercer, he served in the Marines and Army. He was a
retired construction worker.He is survived by his mother, Lillie Adams of Boyd;
sisters, LaVenia Collier and husband, Rick, and JoAnn Russell, all of Fort
Worth; brother, Tom Mercer and wife, Kelly, of Saginaw; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Merrell, Wayne A.
1929-2010
Published Thursday, June 24, 2010
A private service will be held for Wayne A. Merrell, 80, of Cottondale.
Merrell died Sunday, June 20, 2010, in Decatur. Born Dec. 29, 1929, in Wayside,
Okla., to Vernice and Zora (Ratcliff) Merrell, he married Theda McMurrey Sept.
1, 1949, in Beeville.He was preceded in death by his wife and two brothers.He is
survived by his sons, David Merrell of Cottondale and Arvin Merrell and wife,
Helen, of Aledo; daughter, Brenda Goode and husband, Tim, of Houston; three
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one twin brother; three sisters; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Methvin, Johnny Duane
1945-2010
Published Thursday, December 9, 2010
Graveside service for Johnny Duane Methvin, 65, of Rhome was Nov. 19 at Restland
Memorial Park in Dallas.
Methvin died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Decatur.Born July 18, 1945, he was a
retired maintenance supervisor at Texas Instruments and served in the U.S. Navy
for seven years.He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Margie Bolin
Methvin; brother; aunt and uncle.Methvin is survived by son Griff Duane Methvin;
brother Earl Methvin of Oklahoma and Daryl Methvin of Beaumont; sisters-in-law
Jean Warren, Faye Reed, Billie Oldham and Carolyn Karr.
Meyers, Martha Louise
1926-2010
Published Thursday, May 6, 2010
Memorial service for Martha Louise Meyers, 83, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Friday,
May 7, at First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport with the Rev. Lucia McKee
Kremzar officiating. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jones Family Funeral
Home.
Meyers died Saturday, May 1, 2010, in Fort Worth. Born May 5, 1926, in Helena,
Ark., to Harriet and R.H. Mott, she graduated from Barstow Girls School in
Kansas City, Mo. Meyers attended Southern Methodist University and was a member
of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She married Howard Meyers in 1947, and the couple
moved to Bridgeport in 1952 where they raised four children. Meyers was a member
of First Presbyterian Church and was one of the first women to be ordained
elder. She was a member of the Civic Club, Garden Club and Presbyterian Women.
Meyers was also involved in the community and bridge club. She is survived by
her husband, Howard Meyers; daughters, Cathy Blum and husband, Tommy, and Susie
Norton and husband, Chris; sons, Fred Meyers and wife, Cindy, and Jimmy Meyers
and wife, Janis; sister, Katie Jordan; eight grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Milkey, Claudia Grace
1923-2009
Published Thursday, January 7, 2010
Funeral for Claudia Grace Richardson-Milner-Milkey, 86, of Texarkana was Jan. 4
at East Funeral Home in Texarkana with the Rev. Gary Masterson officiating.
Burial was at East Memorial Gardens.
Milkey died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in Texarkana. Born Oct. 26, 1923, in Dalhart
to Robbie Weir and Claude Goodson, she worked as a business owner and
bookkeeper. Milkey was a lifetime member of the Chico Chapter of the Order of
the Eastern Star, serving for 46 years and was a member of the Hardy Methodist
Church.She was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother; husbands, Reuben
Lee Milner and Ted Milkey; and grandson, Chase.She is survived by her sons, Andy
Richardson of Texarkana, Bennie Richardson and wife, Jeanene, of The Colony and
Ronnie Richardson and spouse, Kyle, of Crandall; daughters, Carolyn Parks and
husband, Dale, of Bellvue, Neb., and Lanelle and husband, Billy, of Texarkana;
stepsons, Roy Milner and wife, Diane, of Racine, Wis., and Dick Milner and wife,
Diane, of Coushatta, La.; stepdaughter, Bobbie Edwards of Ringgold, La.;
brother, Bennie Hutchinson and wife, Billy, of Landers, Wyo.; grandchildren,
Shannon, Dawn, Justin, Brandon, Casey, Scott, Tina, Tammy, Shelli, Kelli,
Claudia Denise, Kenneth, Michael, Roxanne, Tonya, Kim and J'anne; 28
great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.Memorials may be made to
Hardy Memorial Methodist Church.
Miller, James
1936-2010
Published Sunday, January 3, 2010
Funeral for James Miller, 73, of Rhome was Dec. 31, at Christian-Hawkins Chapel
with the Rev. Ruby Helton officiating.
Miller died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in Decatur.Born Jan. 2, 1936, in Choctaw
County, Miss., to Wesley Albert and Velma (Goss) Miller, he married Ema Jane
Green Aug. 9, 1958, in Weatherford.He was preceded in death by a brother, Loyd
Miller.He is survived by his wife; daughters, Barbara Ann Lopez of Runaway Bay
and Brenda Sue Sharlow and husband, Steven, of Rhome and Lisa Gail Davis and
husband, Paul, all of Rhome; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and
brother Ben Franklin Miller of Tolar.Pallbearers were Donald Carter, Jerry
Green, Jessie Martinez, Eddie Miller, Jimmy Miller and Pete Broomhall.
Miller, Ramona
1924-2010
Published Thursday, June 3, 2010
Funeral for Ramona Miller, 86, of Sunset was to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2,
at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with the Rev. Mark Autry officiating.
Graveside service was to be at 3:30 p.m. at Bluebonnet Hills in Colleyville.
Miller died Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Sulphur Springs.Born March 19, 1924, in
Ranger to Samuel Clinton and Lilly May (McCasland) Kelly, she married Curtis
Miller May 24, 1946, in DeLeon. Miller was the retired owner and operator of the
Charcoal Grill in Haltom City, and she was a member of Victory Baptist Church in
Park Springs. She was also the current president of the Senior Citizen Center in
Bowie and was a member of the Alpha Mu Sorority and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in
Bowie. Miller was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Samuel Clinton
Kelly, Ruel Kelly and Larry Kelly; and sisters, Juanita Kelly and Willoughby
Bassett. She is survived by her daughter, Carol France and husband, Garry, of
Sulphur Springs; son, Curtis Miller and wife, Ruthi, of Bedford; grandchildren,
Chris Miller of Albuquerque, N.M., Erin Miller of Kansas City, Mo., and Terri
Johnson and husband, Craig, of Decatur; great-grandchildren, Coy and Harlon
Johnson of Decatur; sisters-in-law, Billie Powell of Hobbs, N.M., and Louise
Turner of California; several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were to be Craig Johnson, Chris Miller, Chadd Rivera, Judge Clay
Poynor, Rowdy France, Cody France, Willy Hacke, Ron Offner and Lee Hoen.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN 38105, or www.stjude.org.
Miller, Walter Charles
1930-2010
Published Sunday, January 10, 2010
Memorial service for Walter Charles Miller, 79, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Monday,
Jan. 11, at Crossroads Church with Ty Lovell officiating.
Miller died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, in Decatur.Born Aug. 13, 1930, in Rapid
City, S.D., to Wayne and Clara (Jarvis) Miller, he married Esther Lee Brown
April 5, 1953, in Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army and was owner of Grand
Forks Supply in Grand Forks, N.D., for more than 20 years.He was preceded in
death by his brother, Richard Miller.He is survived by his wife; a daughter,
Melody Richardson and husband, Gary, of Decatur; sons, Carman Miller of Keeter
and Bill Miller of Grand Forks; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Miller, William Robert
1927-2010
Published Thursday, September 23, 2010
A private memorial service will be held for William Robert Miller, 83, of
Paradise.
Miller died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in Decatur.Born Aug. 22, 1927, in Chicago
to William A. and Nadine D. Miller, he was raised and went to school and college
in the Chicago area. Miller served in the Army Corps of Engineers in the
reconstruction efforts in Europe after World War II. He married Florence
Elizabeth Hansell Aug. 7, 1950, in Mountain Home, Ark. The family moved to Fort
Worth in 1953.Miller was a boy Scout Leader and a member of the Grace First
Presbyterian Church. He was a health physicist for the nuclear division of
General Dynamics in Fort Worth. After retiring, he owned and operated a marina
and beach resort with his family on Eagle Mountain Lake. He and his wife moved
near Paradise and Cottondale after retiring from the marina and resort.Miller
was a member of Mensa and the Health Physics Society. He was a humanist. Miller
camped, built a variety of things and repaired electronics. He argued
philosophy, physics and cosmology, wrote limericks, listed to music and boated
on lakes in various states.He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Jeffrey
Lynn Miller; brother Herbert Allen Miller; a nephew; and a great-nephew.He is
survived by his wife; daughters, Kathleen Jo Miller Lowry and husband, Bruce,
and Amanda Nadine Miller Burkhalter and husband, Gregory; son William James
Miller and wife, Lisa Lowry Miller; daughter-in-law Sheril Mills Miller;
grandchildren, Dylan Wayne Lowry, Ilia Jo Lowry, Ricky Miller, Joren Addison
Burkhalter and Isabella Grace Burkhalter; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Sara,
Jakob and Andrew Lowry; sister Patricia Miller Tamburrino and husband, Michael;
and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Monsour, Teresa Lynn
1957-2010
Published Sunday, September 26, 2010
Graveside service for Teresa Lynn Monsour, 53, of Rockwall was Sept. 22 at Rest
Haven Memorial Park.
Monsour died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, in Rockwall. Born Aug. 5, 1957, in
Torrance, Calif., to Albert and Kathy Monsour, she was a homemaker and had lived
in Rockwall for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Timmy
Monsour. Monsour is survived by her companion of 30 years, Charles Sinks of
Rockwall; son Brian Monsour of Decatur; sisters Tamara May and husband, Michael,
of Fort Worth, and Darlinda "Nanny" Warnell of Decatur; brothers Tony
Monsour and Ronnie Lee of Decatur; stepfather Moran Roop of Decatur; stepsons
Chuck Sinks and wife, Sandra, and Chad Sinks, all of Rockwall; and several
nieces and nephews.
Montgomery, Elmer T.
1927-2010
Published Thursday, December 23, 2010
Funeral for Elmer T. Montgomery, 83, of Boyd was to be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
Dec. 22, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the Rev. Gary Sessions
officiating. Burial was to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 3. Visitation
was to be at 9:30 prior to the service.
Montgomery died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born Jan. 9, 1927, in
Bellwood, La., to Andrew Jackson and Minnie (Key) Montgomery, he was a retired
machine inspector for Bell Helicopter and a rancher. He served in the U.S. Navy
during World War II and was a member of the American Legion and the WWII
Veterans Museum.Montgomery was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn; a
brother; a sister; and a son-in-law.He is survived by sons Steve Montgomery and
wife, Sharon, of Grand Prairie, Ronald Montgomery and wife, Sharon, of Decatur;
daughters Barbara Lee and husband, Charles, of Coppell and Joyce Tucker of Fort
Worth; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;
brothers Andy Montgomery and Emery Lee Montgomery; sister Evon Graves; and other
relatives.Pallbearers were to be Mark Landers, Joseph Tye, Josh Smith, Donald
Montgomery, Matthew Montgomery and Justin Kent. Honorary pallbearer was to be
Phillip Bullard.Memorials may be made to the Disabled Veterans Association, the
American Cancer Society or the Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 3 Association.
Montgomery, Roberta Chapman
1938-2010
Published Thursday, September 2, 2010
Funeral for Roberta Chapman Montgomery, 72, of Boyd was Aug. 31 at Trinity
Baptist Church in Boyd with the Rev. Larry Chapman officiating. Burial was at
Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Keeter.
Montgomery died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in New Braunfels.Born April 25, 1938, in
Carnegie, Okla., to Raymond and Theola (Bergdorf) Patterson, she was a retired
aide for Sunny Hills Nursing Center. Montgomery was a Baptist and was active
with the Boyd Senior Citizens Community Center.She was preceded in death by
sons, Monty Ray Chapman and Harold Dean Chapman; and sister Joyce Beatles.She is
survived by her daughter Nancy Fennell and husband, Jim, of Canyon Lake; son
Orval Chapman of Canyon Lake; sisters, Francis Wenzel and husband, Tom, of
Norman, Okla., and Louise Chapman and husband, Larry, of Harrah, Okla.; brother
Ronny Patterson and wife, Marellen of White Settlement; grandchildren, Andrea
Taliaferro and husband, Brad, Candi Chapman, Andy Chapman, Brandi Cameron and
husband, Tim, and Corey Wade Chapman; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Matthew,
Katlyn, Robby, Catherine and Kelli; daughter-in-law Sharon Chapman of Boyd; and
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.Pallbearers were Bill Smith, Jonas
McEntire, Chad Hightower, Harry Lamance and Vince Estel. Honorary pallbearers
were Raymond Patterson, Lyndal Chapman, Lance Chapman, Troy Wenzel, Jason Wenzel
and Jimmy Boehm.
Moody, Charles Gordon 'Goobe'
1982-2010
Published Sunday, November 7, 2010
Graveside service for Charles Gordon "Goobe" Moody, 28, of Jacksboro
was to be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Jim Ned Cemetery in Runaway Bay. Melvin
Clay was to officiate.
Moody died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, in Jacksboro.Born March 7, 1982, in Mineral
Wells to Gordon and Crystal Moody, he was a mechanic. He was preceded in death
by his grandfathers, Scott Moody and Charles Inscore; and one nephew.Moody is
survived by his son, William Moody; daughter Emilee Moody; the mother of his
children Samantha Damron; father and stepmother, Becky; mother Crystal Koonce
and husband, Clifford; brothers Austin Moody and Matthew Moody; sisters Krandy
Pack and Lindsey Moody; grandmother Delma Howard; numerous aunts and uncles; and
one nephew and niece.
Moody, William Emmett
1934-2010
Published Thursday, April 1, 2010
Funeral for William Emmett Moody, 75, of Fort Worth was March 30 at Birdville
Baptist Church in Forth Worth with the Rev. Tom Howe officiating. Burial was at
Chico Cemetery.
Moody died Friday, March 26, 2010, in Forth Worth.Born June 4, 1934, in Decatur
to Hiram and Lona Jones Moody, he graduated from Paradise High School in 1951.
He married Ermal Barrett April 18, 1953, in Denton. The couple moved to Fort
Worth in 1954, where Moody began his career with Koldaire Supply Co. He became
vice president of the company in 1962, president in 1963 and owner in 1986.
Stores were located in Fort Worth, Dallas and Sherman. He sold the company to
Morrison Supply Co. in 2005 and retired.Moody was on the air conditioning and
refrigeration wholesalers board and was a member of Birdville Baptist Church. He
was preceded in death by his brother, J.H. Moody, and sister-in-law, Earldine
Harms Moody.Moody is survived by his wife; sons, Gary Moody and wife, Diane, of
Fort Worth and Kenneth Moody and wife, Tyree, of Keller; grandsons, Trenton,
Josh, Tim, Chris and Shae Moody; great-grandchildren, Madison and Will Moody;
sisters-in-law, Fletta and Norma Barrett; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives.Pallbearers were Trenton Moody, Tim Moody, Shae Moody and Chris Moody.
Moon, Bobby Ben
1937-2010
Published Thursday, September 23, 2010
Memorial service for Bobby Ben Moon, 73, of Burleson was to be at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth.
Moon died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010. Born July 8, 1937, in Waxahachie to Oliver Ben
and June Moon, he graduated from Texas Christian University in 1959. He worked
in labor relations throughout his career. Moon is survived by his wife, Glenda
Moon of Burleson; daughter Carole Glenn of Fort Worth; sons, Robbie Moon and
wife, Debbie, of Ashville, N.C., and Randy Moon and wife, Donna, of Decatur; and
grandchildren, Taylor and Kali Moon of Ashville and Elliott and Graham Moon of
Decatur.
Moore, Alta Tedrow
1915-2010
Published Sunday, August 1, 2010
Funeral for Alta Tedrow Moore, 95, of Aurora will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2,
at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Craig Rolen will officiate. Burial
will follow at Aurora Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1,
at the funeral home.
Moore died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in Aurora.Born May 22, 1915, to William and
Sarah (Logan) Tedrow on Dead Man Mountain, 10 miles north of Jacksboro in Jack
County, she worked in retail sales for more than 50 years at W.T. Grant,
Woolworth, Leonard's, Dillard's, and Monnig's stores.She was preceded in death
by brothers, Vestle, Buddie, Deward and Warren Tedrow; and sister, Eustace
Hull.She is survived by daughter Sarah Goodwin and husband, Douglas, of Aurora;
granddaughter, Natalie Goodwin of Aurora; nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law.Pallbearers
will be Cody Tedrow, Christian Tedrow, Jimmy Tedrow, Monte Tedrow, Bradley
Tedrow and Beral Tedrow.
Moore, Bryan Eric
1968-2010
Published Thursday, May 6, 2010
Funeral for Bryan Eric Moore, 42, of Greenwood, was to be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May
5, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with the Rev. Tracy Epting
officiating. Burial was to be at 2:30 p.m. at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park in
Mesquite.
Moore died Saturday, May 1, 2010, in Denton.Born Feb. 6, 1968, in Killeen to
Bobby Don and Carol Brooks Moore, he was a welder for Nuconsteel in Denton.
Moore was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church and a fisherman.He is survived by
his parents of Greenwood; brother, Don Clinton Moore and wife, Cecile, of Saint
Jo; aunts, uncles and cousins.Pallbearers for the Decatur service were to be
Kenneth Strange, Don Stanley, Jason Sample, Terry Townsend, Juan Montes and
Keitric Hughes. Pallbearers for the graveside service were to be Anthony Marez,
William Mohring, Jose Benevidas, Terry Park, Preston Todd and Cesar Balderas.
Honorary pallbearers were to be Charles L. Roebuck, Shawn Cawley, Miguel Valdez,
Jorge Ortiz, Mike Sears, Kenneth Burt, Baltazar Aquirre, Ben Hoffpauer, Richelle
Newsome, Roberto Gutierrez and Casiano Miranda.
Moore, Jack E.
1937-2010
Published Thursday, December 16, 2010
Memorial service for Jack E. Moore, 73, of Paradise is 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16,
at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with the Rev. Roland Hodges and Johnny
Irish officiating.
Moore died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in Decatur.Born March 25, 1937, in Bedford
to Virgil and Mattie A. (Caudle) Moore, he was a retired purchasing agent. He
married Carol Sue Underwood Feb. 1, 1992, in Las Vegas. He served in the U.S.
Navy. Moore was a member of Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church, the National
Association of Riding Clubs and Sheriff Posses and the Willow Creek Country
Club.Moore is survived by his wife; daughters Von Hawkins and husband, Rob, of
Bridgeport, Phyllis Moore-Walden and husband, Dustin, and Jacky Lynne Benton and
husband, Keith, all of Tyler; son Jack Robert Moore of Fort Worth.Grandchildren
Danielle Benton of Tyler, Trey Hawkins and wife, Jennifer, of Decatur and Chase
Hawkins of Bridgeport; brother Archie Moore and wife, Martha, of Lake Country
Estates; sisters Earline Scoggins and husband, Larry, of Weatherford, Leah Moore
of Dallas and Fran Noakes and husband, Steve, of North Richland Hills;
great-grandchildren Camryn and Hollyn Hawkins; and nieces and nephews.
Moore, Joyce Louise
1948-2010
Published Thursday, May 13, 2010
Graveside service for Joyce Louise Moore, 61, of Paradise was to be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 12, at Paradise Cemetery with the Revs. Terry Terry and Donald
McCall officiating.
Moore died Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Decatur.Born Dec. 16, 1948, in Fort Smith,
Ark., to Edward and Dottie (Maddon) Parks, she married James Moore Dec. 17,
1963, in Sallisaw, Okla. Moore was a member of Cottondale Baptist Church.She was
preceded in death by her granddaughter, Faith Moore; and brothers, Bill, Burley,
Gwindel and Lindel Parks. Moore is survived by her husband; daughters, Barbara
L. Konderla and husband, John, of Watauga and Precious L. Moore of Paradise;
sons, Gene O. Moore and wife, April, of Aledo and Curtis W. Moore and wife,
Brandy, of North Richland Hills; grandchildren, James, Joseph, Marissa, Dylan
and Hannah; sisters, Carrie Stroud of Chico, Shirley Gibson of Arkoma, Okla.,
Velma Uselton of Arkoma, Edna Fay Hernandez of Charleston, Ark., and Dottie May
Smith of Van Buren, Ark.; brothers, Sherman Parks of Washington and Sammy Parks
of Arkoma; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were to be Gene Moore,
Curtis Moore, James Konderla, Joseph Konderla, John Konderla and Billy Stroud.
Moran, Anita Torres
1944-2010
Published Sunday, May 9, 2010
Funeral for Anita Torres Moran, 65, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May
8, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home with Father Simon Torrez officiating. Burial
was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation was to be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the funeral.Moran died Wednesday,
May 5, in Decatur.Born May 28, 1944, in Rosebud to Jose and Mary Veracruz
Torres, she married Manuel Moran April 14, 1962, in Waco. The couple raised two
daughters while Manuel served as a technical sergeant in the Air Force. The
family lived in Puerto Rico, Nebraska, Spain, North Dakota, Alaska, Ohio and
Arizona. The couple moved to Arlington in September 1981.Moran worked as a
dental assistant, Sunday school teacher and in the hospital billing department
in Anchorage, Alaska, and Tucson, Ariz. She retired from the city of Arlington
in 2003 after 20 years of service. She was a member of the Teamsters Union and
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church.She is survived by her
husband; daughters, Monica Brown and husband, George, of Decatur and Teresa
Schultz and husband, Roger, of Plano; grandchildren, Sydney and Dillan Brown,
and Caitlin and Carly Schultz; sister, Lupe Torrez; brother, Jesse Torrez; and
nieces and nephews.
Morris, Winetta B.
1926-2010
Published Sunday, June 20, 2010
Funeral for Winetta B. Morris, 83, of Decatur was June 17 at Community Church
with John Redfearn officiating. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Morris died Monday, June 14, 2010, in Decatur.Born Oct. 18, 1926, in Burkburnett
to Sidney Leon and Martha Agatha Roberts Hancock, she married Albert Morris Jr.
Dec. 24, 1947. She crocheted and was a member of Community Church for almost 15
years. She was a seamstress.She was preceded in death by a brother, Grady
Hancock, and a son-in-law, Loren Joe Kilmer.She is survived by daughters, Martha
Kilmer of Decatur and Joetta Kilmer and husband, Ray, of Krum; sons, David
Michael Morris and wife, Karen, of Whitesboro, Calvin Wayne Morris and wife,
Trena, of Chico and Tim Morris and wife, Keitha, of Decatur; 12 grandchildren;
16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchldren; brother, Sidney Leon
Hancock; sister, Lavelle Roberts; nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Brandon
Kilmer, Justin Morris, Jeff Kilmer, David Kilmer, Joe Kilmer Jr. and Jeremy
O'Kelley. Honorary pallbearers were Travis Hill, Terry Hess, Martin Ard and
Terry Richardson.
Mosley, John Floyd 'Moto', Jr.
1937-2010
Published Sunday, June 13, 2010
Graveside service for John Floyd "Moto" Mosley Jr., 72, of Alvord was
to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Oaklawn Cemetery with the Rev. Charles
Taylor officiating.
Mosley died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born July 12, 1937, in
Decatur to John Floyd and Ora Jane Taylor Mosley Sr., he was a farmer and
rancher. Mosley was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.He was preceded in
death by sisters, Estelle Cornelson and Jatha Hutcheson; and a brother, Jack
Mosley.He is survived by his sister, Bobbye Barclay of Alvord; many nieces and
nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Murphy, Judy Neel
1926-2009
Published Thursday, January 7, 2010
Graveside service for Judy Neel Murphy, 83, of Chicago was Jan. 2 at Aurora
Cemetery with Dale Davenport officiating. A memorial service will be at 3:30
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago.
Murphy died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, in Chicago.Born Julia May Neel in Rhome to
James and Belle Neel, she was CEO of the American Association of Diabetes
Educators. She also served as executive director of the American Society of
Safety Engineers, president and member of the American Society of Association
Executives and the Chicago Society of Association Executives and a member of the
Northwestern Alumni Association Council of 100 Women. Murphy was as a member of
the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago and the Silver Creek Methodist Church
in Dowagiac, Mich.She is survived by her husband, Ellis Murphy of Chicago;
daughters, Mary Schmidt, Janet Hollingsworth and husband, Dennis, Susan Salinas
and Sharon Davenport and husband, Dale; sons, Michael Murphy and wife, Jean,
Edward Murphy and wife, Barbara, and Randy Murphy and wife, Susan;
grandchildren, James Joseph, Jennifer, James Jeffery, Andrea, Phillip, Andrew,
Kate, Edward, Matthew, Meghan, Jessica, Tanner and Brooke; great-grandchildren,
Samantha, Lucas, Logan and Mason; and several nieces and nephews.Pallbearers
were Mark Beshears, Edward Murphy, Dennis Hollingsworth, Jeff Patrick, James
Schmidt and James Wescott.Memorials may be made in her name to the Northwestern
Memorial Foundation, 676 N. St. Clair St., Suite 2050, Chicago, IL 60611 for Dr.
Gary Mac Vicar's research on urologic cancers.
Murphy, Ralph Culwell
1930-2010
Published Sunday, February 7, 2010
Funeral for Ralph Culwell Murphy, 79, of Cottondale is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7,
at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Irish officiating. Burial will be
at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Murphy died
Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born July 10, 1930, in Cottondale to Joseph
Earl and Myrtle (Culwell) Murphy, he graduated as salutatorian from Paradise
High School in 1947. He served in the Army for two years and was a dispatcher
for Convair, which would become General Dynamics and now Lockheed, for 47 years,
retiring in 1995. He and his brother-in-law, Joe Gilliland, purchased G&M
Exxon in Bridgeport in 1983, where he pumped gas, changed oil and fixed flats.
He retired in 2006. He was a sports enthusiast and coached Little League
Baseball in Bridgeport for more than a decade. He also attended Bridgeport High
School sporting events.He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Bridgeport.He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Bertie
Gilliland Murphy; and four sisters, Alyn Gentry, Earlyn Jones, Velma Lee George
and Billy Baker. He is survived by daughters, Kieron Diffenderfer and husband,
Paul, of Bridgeport and Carol Martin and husband, Mark, of Bridgeport; sons,
Ritchard Murphy and wife, Tammy, of Bridgeport, Paul Murphy and wife, Shelly, of
Arlington; grandchildren, Laura Janese, Shiloh Shannon, Jennifer Dulaney,
Stephanie Murphy, Shea, Brie and Chase Martin and Jory and Reese Murphy;
great-grandchildren, Kameron, Collin, Michalyn and Mikenna; brothers, Raymond
Murphy of North Carolina, Joe Ed Murphy of Bedford; and numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins. Pallbearers are Joe Earl Murphy, Jack George, Terry George, Tom
Murphy, Tim Murphy, Matthew George, Bradley George and Bryan George. Honorary
pallbearers are Doug Gentry, Merlin Remmele, Virgil Oates, John Davidson and
Bobby Brazier.
Musick, Larry Allen
1966-2010
Published Sunday, August 15, 2010
A private memorial service will be held for Larry Allen Musick, 44, of Decatur.
Musick died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010.Born June 3, 1966, in Arlington to Calvin
Norflett and June Williams Musick, he married Roxanne Yeater Jan. 1, 1988, in
Mesquite. He was a long-haul transport driver.Musick is survived by his wife;
son Erich Barnhill of Mesquite; daughters, Kelleigh Barnhill of Sanger and
Miranda Hagans of Bella Vista, Ark.; mother of Mesquite; brothers, George
"Butch" Harmon of Fort Worth and Kenneth Musick of Oklahoma; sister
Linda Johnson of Garland; seven grandchildren; and numerous other family
members.Memorials may be made to Larry Musick Memorial Fund, Sanger Bank, P.O.
1029, Sanger, TX, 76266.
Neighbors, Donald J.H.
1921-2010
Published Sunday, January 10, 2010
Funeral for Donald J.H. Neighbors, 88, of Decatur was Friday, Jan. 8, at Eagle
Drive Baptist Church with the Revs. David Isbell and Don Spain officiating.
Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery.
Neighbors died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in Gainesville.Born Dec. 1, 1921, to
William Elbert and Bessie Eunice Bowden Neighbors in Decatur, he married Marie
Doyle June 18, 1945, in Decatur. He served in the Air Force during World War II
and was a retired dairyman and farmer. He was a member of Eagle Drive Baptist
Church.He was preceded in death by a son, James Wayne Neighbors, and a brother,
Lester Neighbors.He is survived by his wife; son, Jerry Neighbors and wife,
Janie, of Valley View; grandchildren, Tamara Blythe of Decatur and Heather
Whited and Andrew Neighbors of Valley View; great-grandchildren, Layni, Zane,
Colton, Coy and Chaynie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nelson, Annie Lois
1920-2010
Published Thursday, January 21, 2010
Memorial service for Annie Lois Nelson, 89, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
21, at Hammons Funeral Home Chapel in Littlefield.
Nelson died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in Fort Worth.Born June 20, 1920, in
Grandfield, Okla., to William D. and Sarah Taylor, she married the Rev. John D.
Nelson in Wichita Falls in 1940. She was a graduate of Valley View High School
in Wichita County and attended Southwestern Baptist Seminary. She taught Sunday
school from age 17 to almost 85.She was a retired cafeteria manager, and she and
her husband served in several churches, including East Side Baptist Church in
Wichita Falls and Rocky Ford Baptist Church in Amherst. She lived in Decatur for
the last four years.She was preceded in death by her husband; an infant son,
Dawson Wayne Nelson; brothers, Oran Taylor, Clark Taylor and Marley Taylor; and
sisters, Cassie Bailey, Eva Taylor and Iris Taylor.She is survived by her son,
James E. Nelson and wife, Dotty, of Decatur; daughter, Lesa Kloiber and husband,
Marvin, of Littlefield; sister, Nora Rice and husband, Martin, of Decatur;
brother, Delbert Taylor of Decatur; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nelson, Evelyn L.
1927-2010
Published Thursday, March 4, 2010
Memorial service for Evelyn L. Nelson, 82, of Decatur was March 1 at Central
Fellowship with Monty Tuttle, Philip Nelson and Jeremy Nelson officiating.
Nelson died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in Decatur. Born Nov. 3, 1927, in Doliver,
Iowa, to Archie B. and Verna I. Dack Crabtree, she married Robert Nelson Aug. 7,
1940, in Seattle. She was a retired registered nurse and a member of Central
Fellowship Church.Nelson was preceded in death by her brother, Charles
Crabtree.She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Nelson of Decatur; daughter,
Diana L. Howe and husband, Richard, of Decatur; son, Melvin G. Nelson and wife,
Virginia, of Longmont, Colo.; grandchildren, Jason, Jessica, Christa, Jeremy,
Philip and Amber; great-grandchildren, Alex, Christopher, Alex, Ben, Reagan and
Aleithia; brothers, Lloyd and Marlin Crabtree; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nestle, Catherine Gulena
1924-2010
Published Thursday, December 23, 2010
Graveside service for Catherine Gulena Nestle, 86, of Decatur was Dec. 21 at
Greenwood Memorial Park.
Nestle died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, in Decatur. Born July 29, 1924, in Slidell
to Dilliard Emmett Moss and Fanny Francis Wilcheck, she married Thomas Nestle in
November 1966. Nestle retired from Texas Wesleyan University. She gardened,
baked and was a member of Beacon Baptist Church. Nestle was preceded in death by
her husband; brothers Selman and Marvin Moss; and sisters Beulah Standifer and
Leona Moss. She is survived by daughter Kathy Kennedy and husband, DaWayne, of
Bridgeport; grandchildren Jennifer Stacy and husband, Johnny, of Granbury, and
Donna Roberts; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Neu, Herbert J.
1928-2010
Published Thursday, March 25, 2010
Funeral for Herbert Joseph Neu, 82, of Chico was March 17 at Hawkins Funeral
Home in Bridgeport. Burial followed at Chico Cemetery. The Rev. Monsignor Hubert
Neu officiated.
Neu died Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Bridgeport. Born Jan. 17, 1928, to
Nicholas and Theresa Neu in Lindsay, he served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to
1947. He was a retired loader operator for Gifford Hill. He married Louise Marie
Bierschenk July 17, 1965, in Fort Worth and was a member of St. Johns Catholic
Church in Bridgeport. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Neu; and
sisters, Louise Herrick, Margaret Utley and Rita Cartwright.He is survived by
his wife; sons Anthony Neu and wife, Traci, and Paul Neu, all of Chico;
grandchildren Thomas, Zachary, Brittanie, Paul Jr., Derek and Mellisa; sisters
Lucille Grabber of McKinney, Cora Lee Kitten of Amarillo, Marie Macha of Marlin
and Alice Hampton of Granbury; as well as numerous nieces and
nephews.Pallbearers were Wayne Cartwright, Steve Cartwright, Greg Cartwright,
Larry Cartwright, Eugene Cartwright and Kurt Cartwright.
Nevills, Yvonne Scott
1938-2010
Published Thursday, April 29, 2010
Funeral for Yvonne (Scott) Nevills, 71, of Waldron, Ark., was April 23 at the
Pilot Prairie Church with the Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Burial followed in
the Pilot Prairie Cemetery.
Nevills died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in Waldron. Born Nov. 14, 1938, in
Albuquerque, N.M., to Truman Poynor and Delma (Morris) Poynor, she was a member
of the Southwest Bluegrass Club and was a bluegrass musician.She was preceded in
death by her first husband, Gean Scott; second husband; Oval Nevills; and son,
Kevin Scott.She is survived by sons, Curtis Scott of Waldron and Keith Scott and
wife, Brenda, of Decatur; brother, Benton Poynor and wife, Dorothy, of Waldron;
10 grandchildren, Autumn Scott, Brandi Scott, Christy Scott, Darlain Scott,
Blake Scott, Brolin Scott, Mary Morgan, Erin LaFitte, Lynzie Scott and Luke
Scott; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Newby, Wess
1980-2010
Published Sunday, May 16, 2010
Funeral for Wess Newby, 29, of Boyd was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the
First Baptist Church in Boyd with the Revs. Rocky Johnson and Kevin Caffey
officiating. Music will be by Kenny Traylor. Burial was to be at Boyd Cemetery.
Newby died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in Fort Worth.He was born Aug. 5, 1980, in
Fort Worth to Coy Lee and Evelyn (Dean) Newby. Newby is survived by his parents
of Boyd; sisters, Laurie Black and husband, Russell, of Saginaw and Amanda Cain
and husband, Marty, of Boyd; a niece, Kendall Newby; and nephews, Bryson and
Morgan Cain and Garin Black.Pallbearers were to be Donnie Mitchel, Anthony
Perchas, Charles Parker, Darold Parker, Mike Burch, Carl Williams and Clint
Parker. Honorary pallbearers were to be Marty Cain and Russell Black.
Nichols, Gerl Dean Stewart
1926-2010
Published Sunday, March 7, 2010
Funeral for Gerl Dean (Granny) Stewart Nichols, 83, of Azle, formerly of Wise
County, was March 5 in Fort Worth. Burial followed at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial
Park.
Born March 7, 1926, in Norman, Okla., to Bud and Myrtle Stewart, she died
Tuesday, March 2, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, JT Nichols, and
a son, Jimmy Dean Williams. She is survived by sons, Michael Williams of Azle
and Kim Williams of Flower Mound; daughters, Shirley Burris of Alto and Pamela
Conroy of Red Oak; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Nivens, Nellie Vivian Goodwin
1913-2010
Published Thursday, November 4, 2010
Funeral for Nellie Vivian Goodwin Nivens, 97, formerly of Alvord, was Oct. 18 at
First Baptist Church with burial at Alvord Cemetery. Bill Cleveland and Dan
Petit officiated.
Nivens died Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, in Midland.Born Aug. 12, 1913, in Sunset to
William Jefferson and Nannie Ellen Bates Greenwood, she was a homemaker. She
married Glen "Tead" Goodwin Dec. 19, 1932, in Waurika, Okla. Nivens
served as secretary/treasurer of Union Hill Baptist Church and was a member of
the First Baptist Church of Alvord and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was
preceded in death by her husband in September 1980.Nivens is survived by
daughter Betty Bollinger of Midland; sons David Goodwin and wife, Linda, and
Eddie Goodwin and wife, Glenda, all of Alvord; grandchildren Cathy Carruth and
husband, Don, Ronnie Bollinger and wife, Teri, and Donnie Bollinger and wife,
Julie, all of Midland, Sheila Goodwin of Corinth, Melanie Parr and husband,
Scotty, of Alvord and Shelly Tefertiller and husband, Aaron, of Bellevue;
sisters Mildred Hancy and husband, Chet, of Alvord, Dora Sutton of Odessa and
Wilma Hudspeth and husband, David, of Keene; 18 great-grandchildren; and 18
great-great-grandchildren.
Norris, Becky Lynn
1972-2010
Published Thursday, September 30, 2010
Graveside service for Becky Lynn Norris, 38, of Decatur was Sept. 28 at Aurora
Cemetery with the Rev. Joseph Hromnik officiating.
Norris died Friday, Sept. 24, in Fort Worth. Born Jan. 21, 1972, in Fort Worth
to Paul and Hope Hamilton Taylor, she married Harold Joe Norris Jr. Dec. 31,
1993, in Rhome. Norris was a pre-kindergarten teacher at Pettit Private School
in Decatur and was a member of the Rhome Assembly of God Church. She was
preceded in death by her stepmother, Renee Taylor.She is survived by her
husband; daughters Kylisa Taylor of New Fairview and Karleigh Norris of Decatur;
father Paul Taylor of Newark; mother Hope Levesque of Granbury; sister Telisa
Yates and brother Joey Taylor, both of Granbury.Memorials may be made to the
Rhome Assembly of God, P.O. Box 44, Rhome, TX 76078.
Norton, Kenneth 'Homer'
1950-2010
Published Thursday, October 7, 2010
Memorial graveside service for Kenneth "Homer" Norton, 60, of Decatur
is 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at Aurora Cemetery with the Rev. C.W. Jarrett
officiating.
Norton died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Decatur. Born June 9, 1950, to Hoy and
Frankie (Smith) Norton in Tarrant County, he was a truck driver for Arkansas
Best Freight.Norton is survived by his daughter, Shelly Osborne and husband,
Daniel; and grandsons Tristen and Dustin Osborne, all of Watauga.
Norwood, Chris
1988-2010
Published Sunday, September 19, 2010
Funeral for Chris Norwood, 22, of Azle was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18,
at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the Rev. Gary Sessions
officiating. Burial was to be at Azleland Memorial Park.
Norwood died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, in Boyd.Born July 1, 1988, in Dallas to
A.J. Norwood and Toni Hilz, he was a construction worker. He is survived by his
wife, Ashley Nicole Norwood; daughters Alyssa and Alexis Norwood of Azle;
parents, A.J. Norwood and wife, Karen, of Azle and Toni Hilz and husband,
Darrell, of Wylie; grandparents Leon and Rita Crisp of Bedford;
great-grandparents Leroy and Juanita Johnson of Bedford and Vinnie Crisp of
Lubbock; brothers Marcus Norwood of Texarkana, Joshua Allen Crisp of Bedford and
Jeffrey Hilz, Christopher Dale Hilz, Timothy Hilz and Jason R. Norwood, all of
Lawton, Okla.; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and other
relatives.Pallbearers were to be Marcus Norwood, Joshua Crisp, Trent Wilson,
Chris McCaleb, Matt Oliver, Brian Wheeler, Brent McBride, William Owen, Jeffery
Hilz and Christopher Dale Hilz.
Null, Charles
1933-2010
Published Thursday, October 21, 2010
Graveside service for Charles Null, 77, of Paradise was Oct. 17 at Perryman
Cemetery with Jacob Baker officiating.
Null died Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, in Decatur.Born March 23, 1933, in Comanche,
Okla., to Wadie L. and Edna (Robeson) Null, he owned Central Avenue Laundromat
in Fort Worth. He married Betty A. Tinney and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and
a member of the Newark Church of Christ. Null was preceded in death by his wife;
brother H.L. Null; and sisters Loretta Rice and Charlene Kollasch.He is survived
by son Tim Null of Paradise; daughters Loretta Wilson and husband, Darryl, of
Paradise, Donna Parks and husband, Jimmy, of Azle, and Karen Kevetter and
husband, Robert, of Decatur; grandchildren Crystle, Amy, Leslie, Andrew, Rachel,
Melanie, Mark, Sara, Sam, Jacob and Jill; and great-grandchildren Luke, Mattie,
Kadence, Brittney and Macenzie.She is also survived by sister Wanda Woodard of
Comanche; brother Melton "Doc" Null and wife, Joanne, of Newark; and
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.Pallbearers were John Hetrick,
Rowdy Long, David Crockett, Robert Kevetter, Mark Wilson and Andrew Applewhite.
O'Dell, William Glen
1950-2010
Published Thursday, October 14, 2010
Memorial service for William Glen O'Dell, 60, of Alvord will be at 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 15, at Cates Street Baptist Church in Bridgeport.
O'Dell died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, in Bridgeport. Born Feb. 6, 1950, in
Bridgeport to Ernest and Mary (Harclerode) O'Dell, he graduated from Bridgeport
High School. O'Dell joined the U.S. Marines and served three tours in Vietnam
from 1967 to 1976. He moved to Alvord in 1982 and was an avid gun collector,
bird watcher and fisherman.O'Dell was preceded in death by son Ernest Meadors.He
is survived by sons Jason O'Dell of California and Xavier O'Dell of Alvord;
mother of his children Pamela O'Dell of Grand Prairie; his mother of Bridgeport;
brothers Andy O'Dell of Houston and Bradley O'Dell of Alvord; grandson Dakota
O'Dell of Gainesville; great-grandchildren Ryan and Chloe O'Dell of Chico; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Odom, Anna Maude
1924-2010
Published Sunday, October 3, 2010
Funeral for Anna Maude Odom, 85, of Arlington, formerly of Decatur, was to be 1
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with the Rev.
Johnny Irish officiating. Burial was to follow at Sanger Cemetery.
Odom died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2010, in Arlington.Born Dec. 31, 1924, in Robinson
to Robert Boothe and Miranda Maude Cox Gross, she married John Taylor Odom Oct.
27, 1956, in Dallas. Odom retired from Dr Pepper as an accounting clerk after 36
years of service and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Decatur.She was preceded in death by her husband, brother Pressley Gross and
sister Ila Mae Smith.She is survived by two nephews, numerous sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law, a large extended family and a host of friends.Family requests
memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, 104 South Miller, Decatur or
Decatur Lion's Club.Pallbearers were to be Scott Odom, Garrett Odom, Timothy
McHam, Charles McHam, Thomas Gross and Ronnie May.
Odom, Frank
1928-2010
Published Sunday, August 22, 2010
Funeral for Frank Odom, 82, of Alvord was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at
the First Baptist Church of Alvord with the Rev. Bill Cleveland officiating.
Burial was to be at Sanger Cemetery.
Odom died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, in Decatur.Born March 7, 1928, in Denton
County to Luther Taylor and Dosha Vaughn Odom, he married Jewel Dean Spindle
Oct. 3, 1947, in Grand Prairie. He retired from General Motors as supervisor of
the paint department after 30 years. Odom was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Alvord.He was preceded in death by his brother, Taylor Odom.He is
survived by his wife; daughters, Carol Carmichiel and husband, Steve, of
Kentucky and Charlene May and husband, Ronny, of Sunset; granddaughters, Tina
Thomas and husband, Jim, of Indiana and Chas Edwards and husband, Eric, of Fort
Worth; great-grandson Cory Thomas of Indiana; brothers, Lawrence and Loy Odom,
both of Arlington; sisters, Olete Nelson of Oklahoma and Barbara Fiend of
Georgia.Pallbearers were to include deacons from the First Baptist Church of
Alvord.
O'Kelley, Velma L.
1931-2010
Published Thursday, December 30, 2010
Funeral for Velma L. O'Kelley, 79, of Chico was Dec. 27 at Hawkins Funeral Home
in Bridgeport with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 3. The Revs. Fred
Ferren and Dale Webster officiated.
O'Kelley died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born April 18, 1931, in
Chico to James and Florilla (Brooks) O'Kelley, she was a retired clerk in the
business office at Texas Christian University. She was a Baptist and a member of
Central Baptist Church.O'Kelley was preceded in death by her brother, James W.
O'Kelley; and sister Flora B. Morgan.She is survived by sisters Lois Freeman and
husband, Ray, of Pittsburg, Okla., Geneva Anderson of Chico, Linda O'dell and
husband, Bobby, of Bridgeport, and Elizabeth O'Kelley of Chico; brother James
Leroy O'Kelley and wife, Mary, of McKinney; and nieces, nephews, cousins and
other relatives.Pallbearers were Allen Morgan, Michael Morgan, David O'Kelley,
Jim O'Kelley, Jimmy Freeman, Gerald Freeman, Robert O'dell, Paul Witt and Mark
Witt.
Olson, Audrey Faye Matney
1916-2010
Published Sunday, June 6, 2010
Memorial for Audrey Faye Matney Olson, 94, of Santa Ana, Calif., will be 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 10, at Hawkins Funeral Home with Jerry and Ben Matney
officiating. Burial was private in Jonestown Cemetery.
Olson died Thursday, May 27, 2010, in Santa Ana.Born Jan. 1, 1916, to Joe Birt
and Cora (Brown) Minor in Bridgeport, she married Clyde Matney Aug. 5, 1931, in
Altus, Okla. Despite being hampered by vision problems as a child, she achieved
her lifelong dream of becoming a licensed vocational nurse. Olson worked for
hospitals in Bridgeport, Decatur, Dallas, Houston and Santa Ana before she
retired.She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Jim Matney; one brother;
and three sisters. She is survived by sons, Jerry Matney and wife, Nedra, of
Surprise, Ariz., Ben Matney and wife, Lanelle, of Sunrise Beach, and Sam "Bub"
Matney of Lake Bridgeport; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister,
Willow Bea Scoggins of Weatherford; numerous nieces and nephews; and other
relatives.
Parham, Billy James
1947-2010
Published Thursday, November 18, 2010
Graveside service for Billy James Parham, 63, of Saginaw was to be 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Boyd Cemetery with the Rev. Woody Godbey officiating.
Parham died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in Saginaw.Born Oct. 1, 1947, in Fort Worth
to Arthur and Jewel (Boydston) Parham, he was a retired construction contractor
with Worley-Parham Framing. He married Shirley Marie Smith June 6, 1969, in Fort
Worth. Parham served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and he was a
member of Trinity Baptist Temple in Saginaw.He was preceded in death by sisters
Dorothy Taylor and Joy Sinish; and brother Jack Parham.Parham is survived by his
wife; sons B.J. Parham of Rhome and John Parham and wife, Lisa, of Haslet;
grandchildren Candy, Caylee, Bailey and Breanna; and several nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
Parish, Leon John
1919-2010
Published Thursday, January 7, 2010
Leon John Parish, 90, of Houston will be buried at Earthman Rest Haven in
Houston.
Parish died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Houston. Born Dec. 6, 1919, in Decatur to
Jess D. Parish and Katherine New Parish, he attended school in Decatur and
served in the Navy during World War II. Following his military service, he moved
to Houston where he opened a business. He is survived by his wife, Linda Parish;
sons, L.J. Parish Jr. and Jerry Wayne Parish, both of Houston, and Rick Parish
of Alabama; and a sister, Naomi Parish Batis of Decatur.
Parizon, Mark Richard
1960-2010
Published Thursday, March 11, 2010
Memorial for Mark Richard Parizon, 49, of Rhome, is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March
13, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with Gerre Joiner officiating.
Parizon died Friday, March 5, 2010, in Decatur.Born Oct. 2, 1960, in Granite
City, Ill., to Richard and Betty McDonald Parizon, he married Kimberly Jones
March 17, 2009, in Las Vegas. Parizon worked for Walmart for 10 years and was a
support manager of the Decatur store. He served in the United States Army from
1978 to 1984.Parizon was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Parizon.He is
survived by his wife; sons, Jason Parizon of Illinois and Wade Jones and Marcus
Tarter, both of Rhome; daughters, Jamie Parizon of Illinois and Mariah Tarter of
Rhome; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Michelle, Ethan, Haydyn and Dalilah; sisters,
Susan Dale, Patty Buckingham and Dawn Bailey; and nieces and nephews.
Park, Richard Allan
1955-2010
Published Thursday, October 7, 2010
Graveside service for Richard "Dick" Allan Park, 76, of Decatur was to
be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with the Rev.
John Redfearn officiating.
Park died Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, in Decatur. Born May 20, 1934, in Bedford, Iowa,
to Finis Downing and Ruby Alice Stephens Park, he married Donna Belle Davidson
June 7, 1955, in Bedford. Park retired from Ozark Airlines after 30 years of
service, and then worked 24 years for James Wood Motors in Decatur as a salesman
and sales manager.He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Ann Park. He
was a member of Community Church, Ozark Airlines Association and Chisolm Trail
Antique Farm Equipment Club.Park was survived by his wife, sons Stephen Park and
wife, Julie, of Paradise, Randal Park and wife, Dainya, and David Park and wife,
Michelle, of Decatur; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.Pallbearers
were Brandon Park, Logan Park, Kevin Wray, Russell Park, Travis Barnes, Zane
Park and Zach Park.Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O.
Box 428, Decatur, TX, 76234.
Parker, Charles 'Charlie'
1934-2010
Published Thursday, February 11, 2010
Funeral for Charles "Charlie" Parker of Burleson was to be at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home Chapel in
Burleson. Burial was to follow at Burleson Memorial Park.
Parker died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Burleson.Born June 27, 1934, in Decatur
to Merkle and Clarabel Parker, he was a hunter, fisherman and football fan.He
was preceded in death by a sister, Jan Gibbon, and a son, Joey Parker.He is
survived by his wife of 36 years, Lil; son, Ricky Parker and wife, Sandy, of
Alvord; daughter, Crystal Parker of Burleson; brothers, Donnie Parker and Randy
Parker; sister, Judy Vest; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Parker, Diane Lee
1953-2010
Published Sunday, October 24, 2010
Funeral for Diane Lee Parker, 56, of Chico was Oct. 22 at First Baptist Church
Chico with burial at Chico Cemetery. The Rev. Larry Potts officiated.
Parker died Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, in Bowie.Born Dec. 30, 1953, in Grapevine to
Omar and Alice (Keeter) Tiller, she was a medication aide at Sunny Hills Nursing
and Rehabilitation in Decatur and was a Baptist.She was preceded in death by
grandchildren Tuff and Lyric.Parker is survived by husband Bobby Caraway of
Sunset; daughters Amy Parker of Bridgeport, Niki King of Bridgeport, Carol
Garganus of Sunset and Judy Caraway of Chico; sons Don Caraway of Sunset and
Bobby Joe Caraway of El Paso; and grandchildren Rowdy, Mathew, Wanda, Grace,
Leslie, Tera, Allison and Christian Paul.She is also survived by her mother of
Chico; brothers David Webster of Irene, Raymond Tiller of Chico and Bruce Tiller
of Wichita Falls; sisters Carol Torres of Dallas, Rita Walrep of Bridgeport and
Vickie Stockard and Myra Moody, both of Crafton; and numerous nieces, nephews
and other relatives.Pallbearers were Jim Post, Keith Stone, Jay Caraway, Billy
Garganus, Don Caraway, Tony Waldrep, Shorty Moody and Paul King. Honorary
pallbearers were Robert Caraway, Wendall Stockard and Rudy Torres.
Parker, Lyric Leecy
2010
Published Sunday, October 17, 2010
Graveside service for Lyric Leecy Parker, 2-month-old daughter of Amy Parker, of
Bridgeport was Oct. 14 at East Bridgeport Cemetery with the Rev. Rick Cooper
officiating.
Parker died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Bridgeport.She was preceded in death by
brother Tuff Parker and grandfather Hal Parker.Parker is survived by her mother;
brother Rowdy of Bridgeport; grandmother Diana Parker of Sunset;
great-grandmother Alice Tiller of Chico; aunt Niki King of Bridgeport; cousins
Matthew, Wanda Lynn and Christian Paul King; and other aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Partin, Freddy Lee
1973-2010
Published Thursday, September 2, 2010
Graveside service for Freddy Lee Partin, 37, of Boyd was to be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Boyd Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Autry officiating.
Partin died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, in Springtown.Born Feb. 2, 1973, in Columbus,
Ohio, to Fred and Florence (Click) Partin, he was a photographer.He was preceded
in death by his mother Florence Peters.He is survived by his son Zackory Partin
of Springtown; his father and wife, Nesta, of Rhome; brothers, Ernest Partin and
wife, Tracey, of Boyd and James Partin and wife, Cecilia, of Boyd; sister Diane
Harrell and husband, T.J., of Fort Worth; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives.Pallbearers were to be Jason McGahey, Seferino Cardona, Michael Burch,
Brian Wacasey, Willie Bean, Robert Waters and Geary Don McDonald.
Pedrick, Mechthilde Irene Angela
1927-2010
Published Thursday, March 11, 2010
A memorial service for Mechthilde Irene Angela Pedrick, 83, of Decatur will be
held at a later date.
Pedrick died Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Decatur.Born March 6, 1927, in San
Francisco to Henry Joseph and Martha Laier Rehrmann, she married Wilbur George
Pedrick Aug. 31, 1947, in Bellmore, N.Y. Mechthilde retired as a bookkeeper in a
construction company after 45 years. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church of Boyd.She is survived by a daughter, Karen Morgan of Rhome;
sons, Bruce Pedrick of Earlville, N.Y., and Gary Pedrick of Rhome; brother,
Henry Rehrmann of Morris, N.Y.; sister, Alice Bowie of Morrisville, N.Y.; four
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Pena, Apolonia
1926-2010
Published Thursday, September 23, 2010
Graveside service for Apolonia Esparza Pena, 84, of Paradise was to be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Paradise Cemetery with Bishop Joey Harrison
officiating.
Pena died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, in Denver City.Born Aug. 18, 1926, to Leonides
and Angela (Palacios) Esparza in Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico, she married
Conrado Pena in Porvenir, Chihuahua. She was a housewife.She was preceded in
death by her husband and a grandson, Israel Pena Jr.She is survived by her
daughter, Elva Apodaca and husband, Chuy, of Paradise; sons, Lalo Pena and wife,
Cathy, of Arizona, and Israel Pena of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Daniel
Apodaca, Hazel Guzman, Jasmin Godwin, Helaman (Lee) Apodaca, Angie Herman,
Adrienne Gonzales, Bianca Pena, Conrado Pena Jr., Priscilla Lerna, Tamela Pena
and Rene Pena; 27 great-grandchildren; and other relatives.
Pena, Benigno
1928-2010
Published Thursday, March 18, 2010
Memorial service for Benigno Pena, 81, of Decatur is at 1 p.m. Thursday, March
18, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Juan Rodas officiating.
Pena died Monday, March 15, 2010, in Decatur. Born Dec. 15, 1928, in Rio Negro,
Columbia, to Daniel and Elvia Gelvis Pena, he married Isabel Gutierez Dec. 28,
1951, in Rio Negro. He and his wife owned Whispering Wheels Skating Rink in
Decatur.He was preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel and Armando Pena;
sister, Beatrice Pena; son, Henry Pena; and daughter, Sol Angel Pena.He is
survived by his wife; daughters, Gladys Arias of Alexandria, Va., Myrian Marti-Mu
oz and husband, Jose, of Dallas, Isabel Martinez and husband, Alberto, of
Lewisville, Martha Sanders and husband, Kim, of Dallas, Elvia Gonzales and
husband, Richardo, of Annandale, Va., and Darla Portillo and husband, German, of
Nokesville, Va.; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Horacio
Pena; sister, Isabel Afanador; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pennington, Damon
1927-2010
Published Thursday, June 3, 2010
Funeral for Damon Pennington, 82, of Alvord was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June
2, at the First United Methodist Church of Alvord with the Revs. Sam Campbell
and Ed Cherryholmes officiating. Burial was to be in Union Hill Cemetery.
Pennington died Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Decatur.Born Sept. 29, 1927, in
Sunset to Walter Virgel and Cora Magness Pennington, he was a farmer and a
member of the First Methodist Church in Alvord.Pennington married Evalyn
"Lou" Webb Dec. 22, 1951, and she preceded him in death in October
1978. He married Mattye Sutherland Sisk Nov. 7, 1980, and she died Nov. 19,
2002.Pennington is survived by daughters, Suzette Munson and husband, Doug, of
Alvord, Kay Hardy and husband, John, of Houston, Linda Schroder and husband,
Roland, of San Antonio, Sandra Smith and husband, Gary, of Abilene and Sue
Lymberopolus and husband, David, of Houston; son, Bill Sisk and wife, Alana, of
Houston; brothers, Geary Washburn of Decatur and Bobby and Harold Lee Washburn
of Fort Worth; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to
be May Holloway, Charlie French, Tom Robinson, Monty Nivens, Bennie Nivens and
Eddy Goodwin. Honorary pallbearers were to be Billy Spain, Willard Howell, Pat
Goodger, James Reasoner, Edwin Gee and Dave Miles.
Perez, Maria Antonia
1954-2010
Published Thursday, April 22, 2010
Funeral for Maria Antonia Perez, 56, of Decatur was Monday, April 19, at Kingdom
Hall of Jehova's Witnesses church, with Damian Price officiating. Burial was at
Oaklawn Cemetery.
Perez died Friday, April 16, 2010, in Decatur.Born June 13, 1954, in San Martin,
Zacatecas, Mexico, to Martin and Paula Camacho Gaytan, she married Nichlas Perez
in June 1974 in Fort Worth. She was a homemaker and a member of the Kingdom Hall
of Jehovah's Witnesses church.She is survived by her husband; sons, Nichlas
Perez Jr. of Decatur and Sergio Perez of Saginaw; daughters, Sandra Jimenez and
Araceli Gonzales, both of Decatur; brothers, Manuel Camacho, Vincent Cineros and
Manuel Gaytan; sisters, Maria L. Gaytan, Aurora Ramirez and Julia Gaytan; and 15
grandchildren.Pallbearers were Nichlas Perez Jr., Nichlas Perez IV, Antonio
Gonzales, Omar Jimenez, Max Gaytan, Sergio Perez and Javier Gaytan.
Pierce, Elizabeth Ann Hard
1958-2010
Published Thursday, June 17, 2010
Funeral for Elizabeth Ann (Hard) Pierce, 52, of Sanger was June 15 at the First
Baptist Church in Sanger with Dr. E.L. McNeal officiating. She was buried at
Bethel Cemetery in Whitewright.
Pierce died Friday, June 11, 2010, in Denton.Born Feb. 5, 1958, in McAllen to
Milville Ross and Evelyn Ruthel (Bankhead) Hard, she married Charles Henry
"Chuck" Pierce July 11, 1981, in Brownwood. She taught at Valley View
and retired after six years in the Slidell school district. Pierce was a member
of First Baptist Church in Sanger, the Tau Beta Sigma sorority and was a Howard
Payne University alumna.She is survived by her husband; daughter, Rebekah Jane
Pierce of Lubbock; sons, Charles Robert Pierce, Jacob Ross Pierce and Joshua Dan
Pierce, all of Sanger; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ted and Shannon Pierce
of Whitewright; brother-in-law, Billy Dan "B.D." Pierce of Frisco; and
a niece and nephew.Pallbearers were teaching colleagues, Cody Vanover, Marsha
Griggs, Kristi Hankins, Darlene Hamm, Sandra Romo, Shanelle Wagner, Cheryl
Bostic, Tanya Chaney, Joan Ricketts, Joan Johnson, Tracy Reeves, Charland
Stephens, Judy Stutt, Dan Wood, Paula Bland, Bobbie Hanford and Lindee Hand.
Pierce, Vickie Jo
1957-2010
Published Thursday, February 11, 2010
Graveside service for Vickie Jo Pierce, 52, of Azle is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
13, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with the Rev. Mike McIrnery officiating.
Visitation is 12:30 to 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Pierce died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Grapevine.Born Aug. 10, 1957, in
Mississippi to Garrett and Jane (Casey) Pierce, she was a factory worker.She was
preceded in death by her brother, Garel Pierce.She is survived by her daughters,
Brandy Shelly and husband, Joshua, and Ayla Nesvadba, all of Azle;
grandchildren, Austin, Jake, Calob, Hailey, Nathaniel, Jaycie and Issabella;
brother, Justin Pierce of Azle; and numerous family members.
Piper, Joy Ruth
1923-2010
Published Thursday, April 8, 2010
Graveside service for Joy Ruth Piper, 87, of Rhome will be at 1 p.m. Friday,
April 9, in Aurora Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at
Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
Piper died Monday, April 5, 2010, in Justin.Born March 19, 1923, in Dallas to
Willie Ball and Hattie Belle (Webb) Gartrell, she married Joseph Frank Piper
April 25, 1942, in Fort Worth. Piper was a homemaker and was known as "The
Rose Lady Of Parker County." She was a member of the Christway Baptist
Church. She is survived by her husband; sons, Joseph Rodney Piper and wife,
Trudy, of Lebenon, Tenn., Olon Gartrell Piper and wife, Sarrah, of Newark, and
Billy Franz Piper and wife, Delores, of Haltom City; grandchildren, Vicky,
Lindsey, Jon, Deanna, Kathy and Frank; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Collin;
sisters, Louise Gartrell of Athens, Joan Swinford of Fort Worth and Mary Rivers
of Haltom City; and nieces and nephews.
Pitts, Robert V. 'Bob', Sr.
1918-2010
Published Sunday, April 11, 2010
Graveside service for Robert V. 'Bob' Pitts Sr., 92, of Aurora was to be at 1:30
p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1 in Decatur with the
Rev. Jimmy Withers officiating.
Pitts died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in Decatur.Born Feb. 14, 1918, in Decatur
to Charlie Lee and Matilda Jane Evans Pitts, he married Dorothy Mae Miller Feb.
19, 1946, in Decatur. He was a World War II veteran and retired from Convair in
Fort Worth.He was preceded in death by his wife; son, William S. Pitts;
daughter, Deanna Pitts; brothers, Roy, Loyd, James, William, and Dee Pitts;
sisters, Nellie Potter and Sue Wheeler.He is survived by his daughters, Pamela
Rhodes of Fort Worth and Brenda Taylor and husband, Terry, of Fort Worth; sons,
Bobby Leroy Pitts and wife, Sue, of Middlesboro, Ky., and Robert Pitts Jr. of
Aurora; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and
nephews.Pallbearers were to be Jackie Potter, Marvin Potter, Michael Taylor and
Ronald Rhodes.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Wise County
Unit, P.O. Box 428, Decatur, TX 76234.
Pixler, Walter Weldon
1938-2010
Published Thursday, December 9, 2010
No services are planned for Walter Weldon Pixler, 72, of Fort Worth. His body
was donated to the Anatomical Board of the State of Texas.
Pixler died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 in Fort Worth.Born Sept. 26, 1938, in Jacksboro
to Lorene Brimhall and Willie W. Pixler, he was a supervisor.Pixler is survived
by stepmother Ruby Pixler of Fort Worth; brothers Tim Pixler and wife, Laura, of
Newark and Mike Pixler of Weatherford; uncles Ray Pixler of Fort Worth and
Truman Pixler of Aledo; and several cousins, nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Placek, Anna Clarice
1917-2010
Published Sunday, April 18, 2010
Funeral for Anna Clarice Placek, 92, of Decatur was, Friday, April 16 at
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Tackett officiating.
Burial was at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Albuquerque, N.M.
Placek died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in Decatur.Born May 21, 1917, to George
and Anna Dekker Bos in Grand Rapids, Mich., she was a homemaker. She married
William Frank Placek Oct. 20, 1955, in Clifton, N.J. She was preceded in death
by her husband in July 1991.She is survived by her son, Jack Placek and wife,
Vonya, of Decatur; three grandchildren, Shellie Hale and husband, Bobby, Justin
Placek and wife, Brittany, and Bryce Placek; and great-grandchildren, Alexa and
Jaxtin Placek.
Poston, Linda Diane
1947-2010
Published Sunday, January 10, 2010
Graveside service for Linda Diane Poston, 62, of Justin was Jan. 4 at Aurora
Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Sessions officiated.
Poston died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in Garland.Born Dec. 26, 1947, in Lubbock, to
Jack and Nora (Baxter) Barnett, she married Tony Vaughn Poston Dec. 21, 1968, in
Lubbock.She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Curtis Barnett.She is
survived by her husband; a son, Robert Poston and wife, Jenny, of Rock Hills,
S.C.; daughters, Kristi Leigh Shilt of Nixa, Mo., and April Allison Culver and
husband, Jason, of Justin; grandchildren, Christopher, Katelynn, Kasey, Austin,
Hayden and Collin; her mother of Portland; and a sister, Dee Barnett of
Portland.
Potter, Richard
1957-2010
Published Sunday, March 7, 2010
Richard "Ricky" Lee Potter Sr., 52, of Decatur was March 5 in Decatur.
The Rev. James Hurst officiated. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery.
Potter died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in Decatur.Born Dec. 28, 1957, in Bridgeport
to James Lee and Geneva Lucille Dunn Potter, he married Diana Lynn Pointer April
13, 2007, in Decatur. He was a paramedic in Wise and Denton counties and was a
member of the Assembly of God church.Potter was preceded in death by two
brothers, Ronny and Donny Potter.He is survived by his wife; son, Richard Potter
Jr. and wife, Rebekah; daughter, Amanda Harper and husband, Chuck; mother;
brothers, Pete and Randy Potter; sister, Patsy Hall; seven grandchildren; as
well as nieces and nephews, all of Decatur.Pallbearers were Randy Potter Jr.,
Jeremy Potter, Joe Lopez, Ben Lopez, Monty Houtchens and Todd Fletcher. Honorary
pallbearer was Marvin Potter Jr.
Potts, Sallie Lou
1932-2010
Published Thursday, August 5, 2010
Funeral for Sallie Lou Potts, 77, of Paradise was to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 4, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Decatur. Joey
Harrison was to officiate.
Potts died Saturday, July 31, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born Dec. 6, 1932, in El
Dorado, Ark. to Doyle and Connie (Donaldson) Dearman. She married Douglas Potts
July 23, 1949, in Fort Davis and was a homemaker. Potts was a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.She is survived by her husband;
daughter, Jimmie Potts of El Dorado; sons, Douglas Guy Potts and wife, Laura, of
Conifer, Colo., Kenneth Potts and wife, Janet, and James E. Potts, all of El
Dorado; seven grandchildren; sister, Katie Sue Lark of Paradise; nieces, nephews
and other relatives.
Powers, George Edwin, Jr.
1939-2010
Published Sunday, December 19, 2010
Funeral for George Edwin Powers Jr., 71, of Bridgeport was to be 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 18, at First Baptist Church in Bridgeport with the Rev. Craig Erb
officiating. Burial was to follow at Thomas Cemetery.
Powers died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, in Bridgeport.Born Nov. 26, 1939, in
Decatur to George and Leona (Duck) Powers, he was a retired oil and gas field
representative. He married Jan Glynn Nixon June 25, 1966, in Andrews and was a
U.S. Army veteran. Powers served on the Bridgeport School Board from 1982-1986
and was a member of First Baptist Church in Bridgeport. He earned a bachelor of
business administration degree from North Texas State University.Powers is
survived by his wife; son Alan Powers and wife, Jeannine, of Bridgeport;
daughter Jana Johanson and husband, Mike, of Bridgeport; grandchildren Madison,
Bryce, Mary Claire, Beka, Aubrey, Bethany and Molly; brother Donnie Powers and
wife, Ricca, of Bowie; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers were to
be J.S. Powers, Wayne Powers, Neulan Powers, Kenny Daffern, Bobby Duck and Jerry
Rhett McKay. Honorary pallbearers were to be Billy Admire and Benny Duck.
Prater, Gary James
1948-2010
Published Sunday, October 10, 2010
Graveside service for Gary James Prater, 61, of Boyd was to be at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 10, at Boyd Cemetery with Jim Stemple and Tony Prater officiating.
Visitation was to be 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in
Boyd.
Prater died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, in Boyd.Born Dec. 12, 1948, in Chicago, to
Thomas and Ruth (Reiter) Prater, he was a self-employed machinist and a
rein-actor with the duPage Valley Settlers. Prater married Katherine Foster May
28, 1969, in Chicago. Prater is survived by his wife; son Tony Prater and wife,
Kristin, of Lake Zurich, Ill.; daughter Dawn Soky and husband, John, of Boyd;
grandchildren Michelle, John, Kathleen and Kymberlee; brother Richard Prater and
wife, Sandy, of Evansville, Ind.; sisters-in-law Patricia Glozier and Corinne
Kelton, both of Boyd; brother-in-law Bill Foster and wife, Janet, of Azle; and
numerous cousins.Pallbearers are John Soky, Randall Kelton, Willie Garrett, Jim
Stemple, Tony Prater and Ed Lang.
Price, Connie Diane
1945-2010
Published Sunday, January 10, 2010
Funeral for Connie Diane Price, 64, of Alvord was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Jan. 9, at Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Burial
was to follow at Paradise Cemetery.
Price died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, in Decatur.Born Dec. 19, 1945, in Fort Worth
to Woodrow Lang and Beth Collene (Green) Mann, she married Gerald Mellford Price
April 26, 1968, in Paradise. She was a caregiver, homemaker and a member of
Faith Baptist Church.She is survived by her husband; daughters, Holly Mario and
husband, Floro, of Paradise and Lori Rodgers and husband, Lloyd, of Bridgeport;
granddaughters, Amber Boucher, Caitlin Mario and Ashlynn Rodgers; brothers,
Terry Mann of Fort Worth and Mark Mann of Paradise; sisters, Janet Lewis of
Paradise and Karen Curry of Decatur; and nieces and nephews.
Quinonez, Victoriano
1932-2010
Published Sunday, April 25, 2010
Graveside service for Victoriano Quinonez, 78, of Poolville will be at 3 p.m.
Monday, April 26, at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Sara Fernandez will officiate.
Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Quinonez died Friday, April 23, 2010, in Weatherford.Born Jan. 12, 1932, in
Mexico, he was a plumber.He is survived by daughters; Herminia Juantos and
husband Rolando of Poolville, Georginia Juantos and husband Francisco of Azle,
Navarrete Quinonez and husband Oscar Soto of Chihuahua, Mexico; 8 grandchildren;
brothers, Pedro, Encarnacion, Benito, Bentriz and Antonio; sisters, Nicolasa,
Natividad and Geronima Quinonez; and other relatives.