Wise
County Messenger Obituaries
2009
Last Names
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The following obituaries are in alphabetical
order by last name.
(use the "searcher" on page https://www.wisecountytexas.info/
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or Control+F to find names in the text below.)
Haak, Joan Helen
1946-2009
Published Thursday, September 24, 2009
No service is planned for Joan Helen Haak, 61, of Decatur.
Haak died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, in Decatur. She was born March 29, 1946, in
Chicago to William Eugene and Helen Marie (Alcumbrac) Haak. She is survived by
family and friends.
Hachtel, Yvonne Hunt
1921-2009
Published Thursday, June 18, 2009
Graveside service for Yvonne Hunt Hachtel, 87, of Bowie, formerly of Decatur,
was June 16 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with David Hall officiating.
Hachtel died Friday, June 12, 2009, in Bowie. Born Dec. 31, 1921, in Frederick,
Okla., to Thurman and Jewell (Todd) Hunt, she graduated from Lang High School in
Oklahoma in 1939 and was an all-state basketball player. She played
semi-professional softball. In February 1950, she married Herman Hachtel in
Bowie and worked as a bookkeeper for Bennett Oil Co. and Bowie Industries. She
was the first woman elected to the Bowie City Council. She was preceded in death
by her husband; brother, Hugh Hunt; and sisters, Maurice McKinley and Marylin
Coulson. She is survived by her sons, Gary Hachtel and Jimmy Hachtel, both of
Bowie; sister, Judy Mullins and husband, Ben, of Montgomery; grandchildren,
Lyndon Hachtel of Wichita Falls, Dylan Hachtel of Corpus Christi and Garrett
Hachtel and Dustin Hachtel of Bowie; and nieces and nephews. Memorials may be
made to the Carter Lake Road Church of Christ.
Hagerud, Jaynie
1946-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Funeral for Jaynie Hagerud, 63, of Boyd was to be at 3 p. m. Wednesday, Oct. 7,
at Christian-Hawkins Chapel with Rick Cooper officiating. Visitation was to be 2
to 3 p. m. Wednesday.
Hagerud died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, in Boyd. Born Aug. 3, 1946, in Quanah to
Waukene and Pauline (Goolsby) Foster, she was a retired bookkeeper for B-Square.
She was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise. She is survived by
her daughter, Amy Ramirez and husband, Eduardo, of Wills Point; son, Brent
Hagerud and wife, Jackie, of Euless; granddaughter, Gracie Hagerud; mother of
Decatur; sister, Judith Tabor of Boyd; and numerous other relatives.
Hale, Darrell L. ‘Tiny’
1952-2009
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009
Funeral for Darrell L. "Tiny" Hale, 57, of Runaway Bay was to be at 2
p. m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Va
Rite and Rob Hawkins officiating. Burial was to follow at East Bridgeport
Cemetery.
Hale died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Born March 23, 1952, in Borger to Tom
William and Wilma Leone (Brooks) Hale, he married Joan Sander Sept. 7, 1974, in
Garden City, Kan. He was a truck driver for Shale Tank Truck in Jacksboro and a
former chief of the Runaway Bay Volunteer Fire Department. He worked for many
years in corrections in Kansas and Texas and was a police officer in Newton,
Kan. He also hunted and fished. He is survived by his wife; sons, Shane Hale of
Rosharon and Shaun Hale and wife, Dawn, of Springtown; grandchildren, Joshua and
Christopher Hale, Misten Kittrell, Felicity, Cheyanne and Autum Hale, Devon
Miller, and Hunter and Conner Hale; father, Tom Hale, and Shirley, of Carlsbad,
N. M. ; sisters, Toni and Michelle Hale; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbeareres were to be Charlie Grill, James Stroud, Dan Matzinger, Warren Wade,
Randy Adams, Greg Ayers, Cody Ayers and Frank Van Laeys. Honorary pallbearers
were to be Ricardo "MD" Davila, Shawn Berry, Roger Parrish, Shane Hale
and Shaun Hale. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Hamm, Judy Ann
1948-2009
Published Sunday, March 29, 2009
Funeral service for Judy Ann Hamm, 60, of Jacksboro was to be at 2 p. m.
Saturday, March 28, at the First Baptist Church in Jacksboro with Tommy Hull
officiating, assisted by Therrol DuBois. Burial was to follow at Chico Cemetery.
Hamm died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in Fort Worth. She was born June 15, 1948, in
Chico to Pat and Emma (Greer) O'Dell. She is preceded in death by three
brothers, Paul, Billy and Gene O'Dell. She is survived by her husband, Thomas
"Tommy" Hamm; a son, James Hamm; sisters, Patsy Ruth Worthington of
Wizard Wells, Jannie Tucknies of Sunset and Becky Gober and husband, David, of
Paradise; and grandchildren Matthew Kelly and Zachary Allen Hamm. Pallbearers
were to be Boyce Hart Jr., Rowdy Barnett, Monty Cryer, Tommy Wilson, Jimmy
Wilson and Jimmy Riddle.
Hamner, Allison Judith
2003-2009
Published Thursday, February 12, 2009
Funeral for Allison Judith Hamner, 5, of Bowie was to be at 10:30 a. m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, at The Shepherd's House in Chico with the Rev. Kern Choate
officiating. Burial was to be at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Hamner died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Chico. Born Feb. 8, 2003, in Decatur to
Mitch and Alicia Hamner, she was a kindergarten student in Bowie. She was also a
member of the Daisy Group of Girl Scouts in Bowie and a member of The Shepherd's
House church. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Michael and Linda
Hamner. She is survived by her parents; sisters, Madeline and Macie Hamner of
Bowie; grandparents, William and Tami Renner of Chico, Carol Renner of Dallas
and Don and Dorothy Copeland of Decatur; great-grandmother, Alice Tiller of
Chico; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers were to be Casey
Hamner, William Renner Jr., Travis Renner, Raymond Tiller, Jim Anderson and
Jeremy Whitbeck.
Hannah, Joyce Ellen
1946-2009
Published Sunday, January 18, 2009
Funeral for Joyce Ellen Hannah, 62, of Alvord was to be at 12:30 p. m. Saturday,
Jan. 17, at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel with burial at Bluebonnet Hills
Memorial Park.
Hannah died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, in Alvord. She was born March 30, 1946, in
Waltham, Mass., to Francis Xavier and Gladys Fritzsche McLaughlin. She is
survived by her husband, David M. Hannah; daughters, Stacey Ellen Clark and
husband, Perry Shane, and Amy Beth Lunsford and husband, Christopher Lunsford;
sons, Jeffrey E. Galyon, John David Hannah and wife, Greta, and Steven Michael
Hannah and wife, Melissa; seven grandchildren; sisters, Claudia McLaughlin and
Patricia McLaughlin; and many other relatives. Memorials may be made at http://www.
joinmda. org/dfwstride2009/shaneclark1
Hardee, Riley Nathan
2008-2009
Published Thursday, April 30, 2009
Graveside service for Riley Nathan Hardee, infant son of Timmy and Kelly Hardee
of Forestburg, was April 28 at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg with Chad King
officiating.
Hardee died Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Fort Worth. He was born Nov. 1, 2008.
He is survived by his parents; sister, Sierra Hardee of Boyd; brothers, Brandon
and Jayson Hardee of Boyd; grandparents, Johnny Hardee of Decatur, Sue Hardee of
Bridgeport, Rick Minton and wife, Lynne, of North Carolina and Connie Minton
Moseley and husband, Wayne, of Forestburg; and numerous great-grandparents,
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Harried, Ceean Denice
1965-2009
Published Thursday, November 26, 2009
Funeral for Ceean Denice Harried, 44, of Park Springs will be at 2 p. m.
Saturday, Nov. 28, at Heritage Family Funeral Home in Bowie. The Rev. Gregg Shaw
will officiate.
Harried died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Park Springs. Born May 2, 1965, in
Nocona to Monte and Jean Yowell, she was a cross-country driver for Lonesome
Dove Tank Trucks, D&G Tank Trucks and Gilbow. She was also a night
dispatcher for D&G Tank Trucks. She owned two dogs, Bert and Sister. She is
survived by sisters, Kelia Stout, Jana Gilmore and husband, Ronnie, and Shelia
Owens; brothers, V-Bo Yowell and wife, Jeannine, and Donald Croxton; children,
Jaye Lyn VonAcht, James Crowley, Lacey and Saide Wood and Paige Wilson;
grandchildren, Kathyln and Jessie Crowley, Latyon Wood and Micah Wilson; and a
special friend, Lenny Hardee.
Harris, Kevin James
1988-2009
Published Sunday, March 8, 2009
Funeral for Kevin James Harris, 21, of San Angelo was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday,
March 7, at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Russ Frazier
officiating. Burial was to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Harris died Monday, March 2, 2009, in San Angelo. He was born Jan. 31, 1988, in
Bridgeport to Shannon Laney and David Harris. He was preceded in death by his
grandmother, Linda Loper; his grandfathers, Richard Clithero and David Harris
Sr. ; and his stepfather, Jackie Long. He is survived by his sons, James Harris
of San Angelo and Eliy, Kevin and Kayden Harris, all of Hobbs, N. M. ; his
mother of San Angelo; his father of Justin; sisters, Keri and Kayci Long of San
Angelo; grandmother, Jerry Mae Harris of Justin; and numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins. Pallbearers were to be Rendon Dietzman, Luis Herrera, Damon Thompson,
Gerald Polk, Antonio Gonzales and Joshua Bridges.
Harris, Roy J. T.
1920-2009
Published Sunday, July 26, 2009
Memorial service for Roy J. T. Harris, 88, of Decatur will be at 3 p. m.
Saturday, Aug. 1, at Governor's Ridge Retirement and Assisted Living Community.
Harris died Friday, July 17, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 31, 1920, in
Plainfield, N. J., to Lawrence Harris and Merle Fitz Randolph, he served in the
Army Air Corps during World War II. Harris graduated from the University of
Wisconsin in 1950 and was an electrical engineer. He is survived by his wife of
66 years, Elizabeth "Betty" (McWilliam) Harris; children, Holly
Pontier and Dale Harris; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials may
be made to Wise Regional Health System, 2000 S. FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234; the
Remembrance SDB Church; or Air Force Association, 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington,
VA 22209-1198.
Harrison, Lester Roy
1950-2009
Published Sunday, August 30, 2009
Funeral for Lester Roy Harrison, 59, of Decatur was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday,
Aug. 29, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Rogers officiating.
Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Harrison died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Decatur. Born March 15, 1950, in
Dallas to Gordon and Juanita (Shaw) Harrison, he married Linda McDaniel Feb. 17,
1979, in Dallas. He was employed at Minyard Food Store for 34 years as a truck
driver. He was preceded in death by a brother, Guy Harrison. He is survived by
his wife of Decatur; daughter, Stacie Baird and husband, Brian, of Decatur;
grandchildren, Rebecca, Tristan and Jocelyn Baird; brothers, Chester, Wayne, Lee
and Dutch Harrison; sister, Betty Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Harrison, Rachel 'Rae'
1935-2009
Published Sunday, May 3, 2009
Funeral for Rachel "Rae" Harrison, 73, of Boyd was to be at 10:30 a.
m. Saturday, May 2, at Christian-Hawkins Chapel in Boyd with the Rev. Tom
McClintock officiating. Burial was to follow at Boyd Cemetery.
Harrison died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Aug. 22, 1935, in
Van to Robert Hilton and Edna Marie (Moor) Stokes, she was the former owner of
an upholstery and antique shop in Boyd. She married Clarence J. Harrison Jr.
Feb. 11, 1973, in Tyler and was a member of the Pear Creek Baptist Church in
Lindale. She was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her son,
James Scott and wife, Lila, of Boyd; sisters, Annie Beatrice Taylor of Chandler,
Dovie Green of Lindale and Martha Morrill of Tyler; granddaughter, Sofia Scott
of Boyd; brother, Robert Stokes Jr. of Flint; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were to be Steven Scott, Steve Smiley, Anthony Davis, Dean Knipper,
Sergio Bacile and Jerry Bracken. Honorary pallbearer was to be Wayne Green.
Hartsfield, Allie Annette
1934-2009
Published Sunday, July 5, 2009
Memorial service for Allie Annette Hartsfield, 74, of Olney was July 1 at
White's Funeral Home Chapel in Springtown.
Hartsfield died Friday, June 26, 2009, in Olney. Born July 13, 1934, in
Daingerfield to Eares and Amy (Swanzy) Meadows, she married Claud H. Hartsfield
Oct. 15, 1966, in Oak Cliff. She worked in the accounting business and was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Springtown. She was a former state
delegate for the Wise County Democratic Party. She is survived by her husband; a
brother, Swanzy Meadows and his wife, Pauline, of Seagoville; and a sister,
Ginger Meadows of Oak Cliff.
Harveson, Quinntoni Jan
1962-2009
Published Thursday, August 13, 2009
Memorial service for Quinntoni Jan Harveson, 47, of Bridgeport is at 10 a. m.
Saturday, Aug. 15, at First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport with the Rev.
Lucia McKee Kremzar officiating.
Harveson died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born July 27, 1962, in
Decatur to Leo and Dolly Orrell, she was a registered nurse and received her
degree from Cooke County Nursing School. She was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church, oil painted, quilted and crafted. She is survived by her
husband, James Anthony (Tony) Harveson; sons, Klynt Walters and Keaton Harveson;
daughter, Emily Harveson; her parents; brothers, Jim and Bill Orrell; sister,
Kyvra Spann; and in-laws, Wayne and Maralyn Harveson.
Hatley, Willie V.
1926-2009
Published Sunday, December 20, 2009
Funeral for Willie V. Hatley, 83, of Boyd was Dec. 17 at Trinity Baptist Church
of Boyd with the Revs. Darryl Hatley and Thural Reid officiating. Burial was at
Boyd Cemetery.
Hatley died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, in Boyd. Born Feb. 23. 1926, in Boyd to John
R. and Lizzie Faye (North) Hatley, he was a retired water superintendent for the
city of Boyd. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and served in
World War II as a sharpshooter and was held captive as a prisoner of war for
more than nine months. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Hatley;
daughters, Inez Hatley and Linda Seaton; son, Clifford Douglas Hatley; grandson,
Billy Lyon; great-granddaughters, Tammy and Tiffany Lyon and Katlyn Cole;
brother, Dillard Hatley; and sister, Mildred Vess. He is survived by his
grandchildren, Cindy Lyon of Paradise, Mark Lyon and wife, Lesa, of Boyd,
Shannon Ashford and husband, Keith, of Fort Worth, Staci Mann of Boyd, and
Alinda Cole and husband, Allen, of Boyd; 16 great-grandchildren; eight
great-great-grandchildren; sister, Faye Burchfield and husband, Wayne, of Boyd;
brother, Darryl Hatley and wife, Ann, of Groesbeck; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Pallbearers were Dwayne Moore, Kenneth McCauley, Coy Tackett, Gordon
Vess, Royce Vess and Ron Vess.
Haynes, Phil
1936-2009
Published Sunday, August 23, 2009
Funeral for Phil Haynes, 73, of Boyd was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at
First Baptist Church of Springtown with burial at Paradise Cemetery.
Haynes died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009. Born Aug. 16, 1936, to Alton B.
"Joe" and Zula Haynes, he married Edith Ann June 6, 1957. After her
death, he married Billie Jean in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Billie Jean;
a sister, Jeane Wyllins of Azle; children, Millissia Kelso, Phyllis Conn, Joe
Haynes and Robert Haynes; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Hazelwood, Patricia Carol
1948-2009
Published Thursday, June 25, 2009
No service is scheduled for Patricia Carol Hazelwood, 60, of Slidell.
Hazelwood died Friday, June 19, 2009, in Decatur. Born March 11, 1948, in
Lewisville to Royce Clifton and Mamie Jewell (Robertson) Meek, she was a home
health caregiver and a Baptist. She married Jim Lewis Hazelwood July 22, 1993,
in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her twin children, Reese Wayne and Lee
Gordon Harrington; and brothers, Bobby Gene Meek and Robert Wayen Meek. She is
survived by her husband; son, Wesley Jay Harrington; sister, Barbara Empey; and
brother, Clay Clifton Meek, all of Slidell.
Heath, Dorothy E.
1926-2009
Published Sunday, February 8, 2009
Funeral for Dorothy Heath, 82, of California will be Thursday, Feb. 12, at
Lakewood Funeral Home in Hughson, Calif. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial
Park in Hughson. Visitation will be from 4-8 p. m. Wednesday at the funeral
home.
Heath died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009. Born Sept. 27, 1926, in Erick, Okla., she
moved to California in 1961. She was a nurse for 20 years and traveled and spent
time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank
Heath; and sons, Albert Dean Norris and Charles Michael Norris. She is survived
by her son, Forrest Heath of Modesto, Calif. ; daughters, Sandra McGuff of
Apache Junction, Ariz., Carole Hibbard of Delhi, Calif., and Penny Victor of
Modesto; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Bernice Baker,
Edna Earl Abernathy and Florence Boggs, all of Decatur.
Hemphill, Bessie Irene Ross
1934-2009
Published Thursday, May 14, 2009
Graveside service for Bessie Irene Ross Hemphill, 74, of Decatur is at 10 a. m.
Thursday, May 14, at the Jonestown Cemetery in Alvord with the Rev. Danny Slimp
officiating. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p. m. Wednesday at Coker-Hawkins
Funeral Home in Decatur.
Hemphill died Saturday, May 9, 2009. Born Sept. 6, 1934, in Wilburton, Okla., to
William Doss and Ettie Dellie (Baker) Ross, she was a homemaker and member of
Cornerstone Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Don Doyle. She
is survived by her sons, Dale Doyle and wife, Terri, of Decatur, Danny Doyle,
Rodney Franks, Ricky Franks and Harold Hemphill, all of Newark; a daughter,
Donna Rogers and husband, Jimmy, of Boyd; brothers, Billy, Charles and Robert
Ross and J. B. and Jim Newland; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and a great-great-granddaughter. Pallbearers will be Danny Doyle, Dale Doyle,
Harold Hemphill, Jimmy Rogers, Terry Cordar and Keith Cordar.
Hemphill, Ola Mae Parish
1925-2008
Published Thursday, January 8, 2009
Funeral for Ola Mae Parish Hemphill, 83, of North Richland Hills was Dec. 30,
2008, in Hurst. Burial was at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home Cemetery in
Houston.
Hemphill died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in North Richland Hills. She was born April
18, 1925, in Decatur to Rufus Alma and Clora May Parish. She was preceded in
death by her husband, William "Billy" F. Hemphill. She is survived by
her sons, Billy, Mike, Tim and Kelley; daughters, Resa and Lily; sisters, Betty,
Joyce, Joanne and Gloria; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were her sons and sons-in-law, Billy, Mike, Tim, Kelley, Rick
Goodwin and Johnny South.
Hicks, Douglas Ray
1939-2009
Published Sunday, December 20, 2009
Funeral for Douglas Ray Hicks, 70, of Gonzales was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday,
Dec. 19, at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales with the Rev. Michael Cowey
officiating. Burial was to follow at Leesville Cemetery in Leesville.
Hicks died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, in Gonzales. Born July 10, 1939, in Decatur
to Archie O. and Josephine Hicks, he was an electrician for Alcoa until his
retirement. He was a member of the Mason Lodge and Alzafar Shrine. He is
survived by his wife, Susie Hicks of Gonzales; mother, of Decatur; daughters,
Kim Haas of California and Marie Wells of Caldwell; stepdaughter, Pamela Toland
of Luling; son, Douglas Hicks Jr. of Lexington; stepson, Larry Ivey of Gonzales;
grandchildren, Cameron, Kevin, Kory, Amber, Kyle, Michael and Gavin; brother,
Melvin Hicks and wife, Kay, of Cibolo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were to be Joel W. Hicks, Gabe S. Hicks, Cameron Wells, Kory
Robbins, Kevin Kovar and Robert Gordon. Honorary pallbearers were to be Ferd
West, Mark West, Ferd West Jr., Clarence West, Ernest West, Alvin West, Nathan
Gordon, Harry Norton and W. D. Yaws.
Hicks, Marvin
1922-2009
Published Thursday, December 17, 2009
Funeral for Marvin Hicks, 87, of Paradise was to be 3 p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 16,
at Lucas Funeral Home in Grapevine.
Hicks died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, in Decatur. Born Sept. 6, 1922, in Grapevine
to Ross Allan Hicks and Eunice Maud Cannon, he was a tollway attendant with
Texas Turnpike Authority. He was a longtime resident of Euless and Grapevine. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Nell. He is survived by his sons, Gene Hicks
and wife, Ruth, Jeff Hicks and wife, Debbie, and Jay Hicks and wife, Johanna;
daughters, Kay Stephens and husband, Michael and Joyce Kimbro and husband, Tony;
nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to
Paradise Methodist Church, P. O. Box 10, Paradise, TX 76073.
Hill, Gordon Dale
1936-2009
Published Sunday, January 18, 2009
Graveside service for Gordon Dale Hill, 72, of Boonsville was Jan. 14 at
Boonsville Cemetery with the Rev. Isaac Butterworth officiating.
Hill died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Dec. 26, 1936, in Hitson
to Ernest Edwin and Dorothy Pearl (Haught) Hill, he married Amelda Lois Sellers
June 3, 1970, in Weatherford. He was a retired bricklayer. He was preceded in
death by his son, Chris Phillips; great-grandson, Cody Albright; and a brother,
Edwin Hill. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Mary Milburn and husband,
Melvin, of Marina, Calif., Margaret Shackelford and husband, Danny, of Fort
Worth, Leah Lingo and husband, Jimmy, of Springtown and Sue Palmer and husband,
Robert, of Springtown; sons, Martin Phillips and wife, Pat, of River Oaks,
Gordon Hill Jr. and wife, Sandee, of Springtown and Barney Hill of Fort Worth;
18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;
brother, Isaac Butterworth of Wichita Falls; sisters, Wanda Oneal of Lufkin,
Polly Cox of Crowley and Juanita Bradshaw of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Hixson, Doris Orene Fest
1917-2009
Published Sunday, February 8, 2009
Graveside service for Doris Orene (Fest) Hixson, 91, formerly of Decatur was to
be at 11 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Oaklawn Cemetery with the Rev. Gerre Joiner
officiating and Chuck Hixson assisting. The family was to receive visitors at 10
a. m. prior to the service.
Hixson died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, in Lewisville. Born Dec. 9, 1917, in San
Antonio to Frank and Olive (Fabian) Fest, she married Charles Oliver Hixson Sr.
May 20, 1937. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. She
is survived by her son, Chuck Hixson and wife, Roxanne, of Dallas and Les Hixson
of Lewisville; granddaughters, Shelley Johnson of Shanghai, Jenni Hixson of
Dallas and Natalie Heskett of Oklahoma City; great-grandchildren, Reese Anne
Johnson, Carly Johnson and Zachary Johnson, all of China. Pallbearers were to be
Tyler Johnson, Tim Heskett, Roland Davis and Jimmy Richards.
Hobbs, Theresa Gay
1964-2009
Published Thursday, February 12, 2009
Funeral for Theresa Gay Hobbs, 44, of Chico was to be at 2 p. m. Wednesday, Feb.
11, at Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Dimmitt and the Rev.
Allen Henard officiating. Burial was to be at Thomas Cemetery.
Hobbs died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, in Decatur. Born Sept. 5, 1964, in Fort Worth
to Harold Dean and Barbara Ann (Baker) Long, she graduated from Bridgeport High
School in 1983. She married John Lee Hobbs on April 7, 1984, in Alvord and was a
member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in
death by her daughter, Andrya Hobbs. She is survived by her husband; son,
Jarrett Hobbs of Chico; daughter, Emily Hobbs of Bridgeport; sister, Becky
Morrow and husband, Jerry, of Bridgeport; brothers, Terry Long and wife, Diann,
of Bridgeport, Jerry Long and wife, Lisa, of Denton, Kenny Kramer of Fort Worth
and David Long and wife, Peggy, of Fort Worth; sister-in-law, Mollie Kramer of
Bridgeport; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were to be Aaron
Kramer, Keith Long, Sam Merrell, Justin Knox, D. J. Thweatt, Rafael Medina,
Tanner Reeves, Danny Price, Poli Tovar, Nathan Dawson, Jose Tovar and Isiah
Gardea. Memorials may be made to Cruising for a Cure Lung Cancer Alliance in
care of First State Bank.
Hogan, Michael Wayne, II
1991-2009
Published Thursday, March 19, 2009
Graveside service for Michael Wayne Hogan II, 17, of Newark was to be at 1 p. m.
Wednesday, March 18, at Azleland Memorial Park.
Hogan died Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Rhome. Born Sept. 22, 1991, in
Weatherford to Michael and Sandra Hogan, he was a lifelong resident of Newark.
He hunted, fished and rode his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his
grandfather, T. J. Hogan. He is survived by his parents; sisters, Sarah Hogan of
Newark, Amy Styles and husband, Junior, of Boyd and Misty Rix and husband, Mike,
of Springtown; his fiancee, Megan Coslow of Rhome; three nephews; one niece; and
many other family members.
Hogue, Betty Jean
1932-2009
Published Sunday, February 15, 2009
Graveside service for Betty Jean Hogue, 76, of Decatur was Feb. 13 at Sweetwater
Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Taylor officiating.
Hogue died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 31, 1932, in Decatur to
Tillie Ford and Pearl Catherine (Bridges) Hudson, she was a retired waitress.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Jackie Juan Hogue. She is survived by her sons, Jacky Carter and
wife, Dian, of Alvord and James Carter of Decatur; daughter, Donna Lawson and
husband, Freddie, of Decatur; brothers, Ray Hudson and Mike Hudson of Decatur
and Claude Hudson of Fort Worth; sister, Evelyn Dawson of Chico; 13
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Holler, Elton Margaret 'Peep'
1927-2009
Published Thursday, February 19, 2009
Elton Margaret "Peep" Holler, 81, of Southlake and formerly of
Decatur, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, in Southlake.
Born Dec. 27, 1927, in Hazleton, Pa., she lived most of her life in Texas. She
attended the University of North Texas, where she met her husband, Joe. She
gardened, raised Quarter horses and birds, fished and played bridge. She is
survived by her husband of 62 years; sister, Janet Potts; son, Joe Holler Jr.
and wife, Sylvia; daughter, Lisa Crane and husband, Dale; grandson, Justin
Holler; granddaughters, Cassidy and McKenzie Crane; stepgrandchildren, Adrienne
Ball and Brian Williamson; and many nieces and nephews. Holler donated her body
to Southwest Medical School in Dallas. Memorials may be made to a local animal
shelter, to Vistas Innovative Hospice or the PAH Association.
Holmes, John Coley, Jr.
1942-2009
Published Thursday, January 22, 2009
Funeral for John Coley Holmes Jr., 66, of Decatur was Jan. 19 at the First
Baptist Church in Decatur with the Rev. Ken May officiating. Burial was at
Oaklawn Cemetery.
Holmes died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, in Dallas. Born Sept. 20, 1942, in Decatur to
John Coley Sr. and Ann Olivia Johnson Holmes Sr., he was working at his father's
auto supply store at the age of 10. He graduated from Texas Tech University with
a master's degree in animal husbandry and returned to Decatur. He purchased the
auto store owned by his father and Norman Stephens and moved Holmes Auto to its
current location. He was the owner for 46 years. He raised Maine Anjou cattle
and show calves. He was a member of the Texas and National Maine Anjou
Associations. He married Vickie Diane Cook March 25, 1972, in Las Vegas. He was
a member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur. He is survived by his wife;
sons, Sam Holmes and wife, Tricia, of Plano, Chris Holmes and wife, Erin, Jason
Holmes and wife, Susan, and Jeff Harrison and wife, Holly, all of Decatur; his
mother; five grandchildren, Danner and William Coley Holmes, Ashton and Grayson
Harrison and Laci Terrell; and a niece. Pallbearers were Calvin Buchanan, Kyle
Stephens, Pat McCurdy, Brent Williams, Kenny Bryan, Butch Bryan, Mike Overton
and James Stutt. Honorary pallbearers were Carl Fennell, Bert Little, Dewayne
McCormick, Thomas Kemp, Jerry Mara, Mike McGraw, Travis Vinzant and Frank
Perrin.
Howard, C.J. 'Shorty', Jr.
1930-2009
Published Sunday, April 5, 2009
Funeral for C. J. "Shorty" Howard Jr., 78, of Highland Village was
April 3 at Lake Shore Baptist Church in Lake Dallas with Rev. Homer Walkup
officiating. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery in Decatur.
Howard died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in Lewisville. Born Aug. 20, 1930, in
Decatur to Clemma J. and Pearl Howard, he served in the United States Marine
Corps from 1952-1954 with a tour of duty in the Korean War. He was a past
president and charter member of the HEB Rotary Club, served on the board of
directors for the Bowie Memorial Hospital and Bowie Chamber of Commerce and was
chamber Man of the Year in 1976. He retired from Lone Star Gas Co. after 36
years of service and went to work and retired from the Texas Highway Department
in 1994. He became an active member of the Highland Village All-Stars, Flower
Mound Seniors in Motion and Lewisville Senior Center. He was also a member of
the Lake Shore Baptist Church in Lake Dallas. He married Nada Bramlett on July
3, 1959. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Orville Driskell and Marvin
Driskell. He is survived by his wife; three children, Charlotte Howard Wilcox
and husband, Terry, Clifford Howard and wife, Cindi, and Gary Hill and wife,
Linda; three granddaughters, Tiffany Wilcox McWilliams and husband, Jon, Caylie
Howard and Colbi Howard; three grandsons, Travis Wilcox, Colton Howard and
Jeffery Hill and wife, Kia; four sisters, Govie Howard Morris, Bobbie Tiller and
husband, Jack, Sue Dickey and Wanda Kay Stagg and husband, Lowell of Decatur; a
brother-in-law, J. S. Patton; three great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons
and several nieces and nephews. Family requests donations be made to the City of
Highland Village in Howard's honor to Highland Village All-Stars, c/o Cheryl
Dudich, 1000 Highland Village Road, Highland Village, TX 75077.
Hudson, Ray
1929-2009
Published Sunday, May 3, 2009
Funeral for Ray Hudson, 79, of Decatur was April 25 at the Coker-Hawkins Funeral
Chapel in Decatur with burial to follow at Sweetwater Cemetery. Louis Horton and
Charles Taylor officiated.
Hudson died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 9, 1929, in Decatur
to Tillie Ford and Pearl Katherine (Bridges) Hudson, he married Glen Ellen
Sechrist Nov. 8, 1966, in Alvord. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist
Church, the Wise County Sheriff's Posse and president of the Sweetwater Cemetery
Association. He was preceded in death by sisters, Lois Read and Betty Hogue; and
a brother, R. C. "Son" Hudson. He is survived by his wife; daughters,
Karen Dawson and husband, Cecil, of Decatur, Laurie Pippin and husband, Tim, of
Decatur, Rae Ella Tambunga and husband, Paul, of Rhome and Lacie West and
husband, Matt, of Rhome; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
brothers, Claude Hudson of Fort Worth and Mike Hudson of Decatur; and a sister,
Evelyn Dawson of Chico. Pallbearers were Shawn Hudson, Gary Hudson, Dennis
Hudson and Bubba Hudson, Britt Burns and Dale Watts.
Hull, Jake
1941-2009
Published Thursday, June 4, 2009
Graveside service for Jake Hull, 67, of Boyd was June 1 at Boyd Cemetery with
the Rev. John Mann officiating.
Hull died Thursday, May 28, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 8, 1941, in Lipan to
Harry E. and Ethel (Stearns) Hull, he married Wanda Maxine Lawson Jan. 31, 1967,
in Justin. He was a member of the LaJunta Baptist Church in Reno. He was
preceded in death by sisters, Bonnie and Juanita Stearns. He is survived by his
wife; daughter, Glenda Prewitt and husband, Tim, of Boyd; six grandchildren,
Veronica, Denise, Johnnie, Cody, Colton and Dakota; brothers, Horace, George and
Donnie Ray Hull; sisters, Sandra Hull, Francine English and Linda Kay Hull; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Hunter, Billy Ray
1934-2009
Published Thursday, July 30, 2009
Memorial service for Billy Ray Hunter, 75, of Chico is at 2 p. m. Friday, July
31, at Chico Cemetery with Joey Smith officiating.
Hunter died Friday, July 17, 2009, in Pawhuska, Okla. Born June 9, 1934, in
Chico to Thurman and Rosie (Rich) Estille Hunter, he attended Chico schools and
was in the U. S. Army. He worked in the Wise County oil fields in the 1950s and
at Gifford Hill Rock Quarry in the 1960s. He retired in the early 1970s and
purchased and operated the Lake Worth Trade and Post. Upon selling the business,
he returned to raising and selling cattle. He is survived by his daughter, Donna
Gaye Carter of Osage, Okla. ; son, Neal Ray Hunter of Chico; sister, Gaylene
Hilburn; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Idell, Clyde E.
1925-2009
Published Thursday, May 21, 2009
Funeral for Clyde E. Idell, 83, of Aurora was May 19 at Christian-Hawkins
Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Hurst officiating, assisted by Dennis
Richardson. Burial was at Aurora Cemetery.
Idell died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born June 14, 1925, in Aurora
to William Aaron and Rosa Idell, he served in the U. S. Marine Corps as a
military police corporal. He retired as a welder from Star Tank. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Jaunita Idell; great-grandson, John Patrick Kelly;
brothers, Edgar, Marvin, Harold and Ralph; and sister, Donnie. He is survived by
his daughter, Tresia Kelly and husband, Dan Sr., of Aurora; grandchildren, Toni
Kelly-Richardson and husband, Dennis, of Aurora, Dan Kelly Jr. and wife, Brandy,
of Aurora; and great-grandchildren, Melissa, Lauren, Zachary, Kaitlynn,
Catherine, Nicholas, Isabella, William, Lillian and Emma. Pallbearers were Mike
Romine, Larry Spraberry, Jerry Taylor, Jimmy York, Josh Barrow and Kenneth
Schriner. Honorary pallbearer was Jerry Brammer.
Iglesias, Luis Ray
1961-2009
Published Thursday, March 26, 2009
Memorial service for Luis Ray Iglesias, 47, of Boyd will be at 10 a. m. Friday,
March 27, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel with Roland Hodge officiating.
Iglesias died Sunday, March 22, 2009, in Boyd. Born Aug. 25, 1961, in Tapastas,
Cuba, to Luis M. and Maria (Mercedes) Martinez Iglesias, he was a retired heavy
equipment operator. He married Vickey Zoe McWhirter Feb. 7, 1977, in Hobart,
Okla. He was preceded in death by his father; and brothers, Jose and Albert
Iglesias. He is survived by his wife; sons, Luis Ray Iglesias Jr. and wife,
Chelsea, of Bridgeport, and Adam Iglesias and wife, Leah, of Paradise; a
daughter, Summer Iglesias and husband, Frank Estevez, of Tampa, Fla. ;
grandchildren, A. J., Autumn, Austin, Audrie, Aiden and Zofia; his mother;
brothers, Ralph, Leonard, George, Jesus and Johnny Iglesias; sisters, Luisa
Horton and Juana Wenmohs; stepbrothers, Lelo Iglesias, Luis M. Iglesias Jr. and
Edward Iglesias; and stepsisters, Jessica Iglesias, Estrala Iglesias, Bella
Iglesias, Blanca Flores and Eva Gomez.
Jackson, Doris L.
1931-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
Funeral for Doris L. Jackson, 77, of Rhome was Sept. 12 at the Abundant Life
Worship Center in Newark with the Rev. James Hurst officiating.
Funeral for Doris L. Jackson, 77, of Rhome was Sept. 12 at the Abundant Life
Worship Center in Newark with the Rev. James Hurst officiating. Jackson died
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 22, 1931, in Rhome to Sidney and
Ethel (Teetle) McGoodwin, she was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary and
Abundant Life Worship Center in Newark. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Billy Frank Jackson; daughter, Becky Fite; brother, James
L. McGoodwin; and sister, Betty Sue McGoodwin. She is survived by daughters,
Nancy Berry and ReDeanna Hines and husband, Butch, all of Rhome; son, Anthony
Jackson and wife, Betty, of Plant City, Fla. ; grandchildren, Mikeul, Ronnie,
Jennifer, Stephanie, Sidney and Stacy; great-grandchildren, Tony, Chaz, Miranda,
Areanna, Mikella, A. J., Bailey, Makayla, Devon, Kyla and Vanessa;
great-great-grandchildren, Hailey and Ryann; and sisters, Katherine Shultz of
Mojave, Calif., and Lois Ham of Aurora. Pallbearers were John Peterson, Gary
Kopp, Rick Henderson, Walter Ransom, Robert Splawn and John Weaver. Honorary
pallbearers were Jason Sullins, Larry Sprabary, Roberto Saldana, Tom Peterson
and Sammy Turner.
James, Todd Anthony
1967-2009
Published Thursday, April 16, 2009
Funeral for Todd Anthony James, 41, of Arlington was to be at 2 p. m. Wednesday,
April 15, at the Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with Dr. Bill
Hughes officiating. Burial was to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1.
James died Saturday, April 11, 2009, in Arlington. Born Aug. 13, 1967, in Fort
Worth to Jerry Brittain and Linda (Shaw) James, he was a 1986 graduate of
Mansfield High School and worked as a property manager in Arlington. He was
preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Linda Miller, and
husband, Raleigh, of Decatur; daughter, Allison James of Arlington; son, Blake
James of Arlington; stepmother, Betsy James of Southlake; stepsisters, Sarah and
Elizabeth Lewis, both of Southlake; and stepbrothers, Michael Miller of Silver
Spring, Md., and Chris Miller of Dallas. Pallbearers were to be Michael Hagen,
Matt Lance, Hank Henry, Taylor Brooks, Chris Miller and Dennis Brown.
Jenkins, E.B. 'Bo'
1922-2009
Published Thursday, July 16, 2009
Graveside service for E.B. "Bo" Jenkins, 86, of Mineral Wells was to
be at 10 a. m. Wednesday, July 15, at the West Bridgeport Cemetery with Roger
Keck officiating.
Jenkins died Sunday, July 5, 2009, in Mineral Wells. He was born Dec. 5, 1922,
in Chico to Sidney O. and Lottie G. Owens Jenkins. He was preceded in death by
his daughter, Cindy Harris; brothers, Jeep, Wesley, and Jimmy and H. M. Jenkins;
and sisters, Vera Fay Boring and Hazel Sheffield. He is survived by his wife,
Frances; sons, Gary and Jerry Jenkins; daughter, Terry Smith; brother, Edgar
"Red" Jenkins; sister, Ruth Narramoore; grandchildren, Nikki and Beau
Keller, Josh Jenkins, Jill Lambert and Chase Smith; and great-grandchildren,
Jade and Kobe Keller, Xavier Keller and Emily and Zane Lambert.
Jennings, Orville L. ‘O.J.’
1944-2009
Published Thursday, November 12, 2009
Graveside service for Orville L. "O.J." Jennings, 65, of Springtown
was Nov. 5 at Springtown Cemetery.
Jennings died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Springtown. Born Aug. 24, 1944, in
Decatur to T. O. and Juanita Jennings, he served in the United States Army. He
was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Jennings. He is survived by his
wife, Linda; sons, Michael Jennings and wife, Michelle, of Springtown and Jerry
Jennings of New York; brother, Ronnie Jennings and family of Georgia; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Johnson, Asa Wayne, Sr.
1933-2009
Published Thursday, July 30, 2009
Funeral for Asa Wayne Johnson Sr., 76, of Chico is at 10 a. m. Friday, July 31,
at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Elaine Bussey officiating.
Burial will follow at Hilltop Memorial Park Cemetery in Carrollton. Visitation
is from 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Johnson died Monday, July 27, 2009, in Decatur. Born June 23, 1933, in Dallas to
John David and Leona P. (Godwin) Johnson, he married Charlotte Elaine Ellis
April 10, 1967, in Carrollton. He joined the U. S. Coast Guard when he was 17
and continued his education while serving his country. Upon his discharge, he
was given his high school diploma from his alma mater, Carrollton High School.
He owned several service stations in Carrollton before becoming a car and truck
salesman. He is survived by his wife; sons, Asa Johnson Jr. and wife, Amberly,
of Decatur and Jon Johnson and wife, Vanessa, of Bridgeport; granddaughters,
Stefani Johnson of Arlington and Jordan Johnson of Decatur; grandsons, Cody
Johnson of Mansfield, A. J. Johnson of Decatur and Dylan Glover of Bridgeport;
great-granddaughter, Makenzie Carter of Bridgeport; brother, Tommy Johnson of
Gun Barrel City; and sister, LaPat Brewer of Bryan. Memorials may be made to
Alzheimer's Association, 101 Summit Avenue, Suite 300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Johnson, Joanne Elizabeth
1949-2009
Published Sunday, May 10, 2009
Funeral for Joanne Elizabeth Johnson, 59, of Boyd was May 6 at Mountain Valley
Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial followed at Caddo Cemetery.
Johnson died Saturday, May 2, 2009, in Boyd. Born Nov. 28, 1949, in San Antonio
to Joseph and Florence Garcia Pool, she was a homemaker. She was a gardener,
fisherwoman and hunter who snow skied, traveled and watched sports. She was
preceded in death by a brother, Richard Pool. She is survived by her husband,
Lyndon Johnson; son, Steven Johnson and wife, Darla, of Boyd; daughter,
Elisabeth Marsh of Plano; her mother; grandchildren, Chelsea, Breanna, Steven
Jr., Elizabeth, Alyssa, Grace and Jerimiah; brother, Joe Pool and wife, Evelyn,
of Belton; sister, Joyce Jones and husband, Allen, of Temple; sister-in-law,
Dawn Pool, of Joshua; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Johnson, Johnnie Dell ‘JJ’
1929-2009
Published Thursday, July 9, 2009
Funeral for Johnnie Dell "JJ" Johnson, 81, of Keller and formerly of
Decatur, was July 7 at Lucas Funeral Home Chapel in Hurst with Charles Payne
officiating.
Johnson died Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Keller. Born April 3, 1928, in
Murfreesboro, Ark., she married Glen Eldon Johnson Sept. 17, 1949. She was
preceded in death by her husband and her brother, Jack Riddle. She is survived
by her son, Gary Johnson and wife, Kathy, formerly of Decatur; daughter, Penny
DeLuca and husband, Danny; grandchildren, Brandy Hudson, Greg Johnson, Keri
McSpadden, Kyle McSpadden and Kati McSpadden; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 101 Summit Ave., Fort
Worth, TX 76102.
Johnson, Naomi
1919-2009
Published Thursday, November 26, 2009
Funeral for Naomi Lee Cagle Johnson, 90, of Fort Worth and formerly of Boyd was
to be at 3:30 p. m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Mount Olivet Chapel with the Rev. Jim
Edwards officiating.
Johnson died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Born April 11, 1919, in Terrell in Samuel
Paul Cagle Sr. and Iva Jane (Hill) Cagle, she was married to Floyd Johnson for
65 years. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2004; sister, Faye Cagle
Steel; brothers, Glenn R. Cagle and Samuel Paul Cage Jr. ; son, Mike Johnson;
and daughter, Sylvia Brandt. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Rowbottom
and husband, Michael; son-in-law, Hugo Brandt; grandson, Phillip Brandt and
wife, Darlene; great-grandsons, Jason Brandt and wife, Kelly, and Patrick Brandt
and wife, Andrea; great-great-granddaughter, Lauren and Kelsey; a niece and
nephew and other relatives. Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church in
Boyd.
Jones, Carl Thomas
1954-2009
Published Sunday, November 15, 2009
Memorial service for Carl Thomas Jones, 55, of Rhome was Friday, Nov. 13, at
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating.
Jones died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 6, 1954, in Ashville,
N. C., to Charlie Henry and Hazel Ophelia (Hutchinson) Jones, he married Janie
Louise Joiner Oct. 27, 1972, in Dallas. He was a residential contractor. He is
survived by his wife; daughter, Jeanette Castleberry of Rhome; mother, Hazel
Jones of Cedar Creek; sisters, Carolyn Carl of Farmers Branch, Nellie Mae
Lunsford of Oklahoma, Linda Morgan of Cedar Creek, Wilma Weaver of Paris and
Geraldine Hatman of Ennis; grandchildren, Michael Castleberry and Amber and
Autumn Withers.
Jones, Norma Jean
1926-2009
Published Sunday, September 6, 2009
Graveside service for Norma Jean Jones, 83, of Wewoka, Okla., formerly of Wise
County, was to be at 3 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Willow Point Cemetery near
Balsora.
Jones died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Seminole, Okla. Born Aug. 7, 1926, in
Portsmouth, Ohio, to Charles Lee Sparks and Euna Marie McNeal, she married
Claude Calvin Morgan Sept. 7, 1943, in Muskogee, Okla. She married James Edward
Jones in 1957. She lived in Wise County as a homemaker for most of her life. She
retired from Texas Instruments in 1988 and moved to Wewoka in 2001. She was
preceded in death by her first and second husbands and one daughter. She is
survived by her daughters, Sherryl Jean Green of Sunset and Margie Sue Frentress
and Mary Lou Willis of The Colony; a son, Jack Loyd Morgan of Wewoka; and
brothers, James Eugene Staton of Blanchard, Okla., and Charles Kenneth Sparks of
Kansas City, Kan.
Jones, Tom
1948-2009
Published Sunday, August 16, 2009
Funeral for Tom Jones, 61, of Decatur was Aug. 14 at the Jars of Clay Fellowship
in Hico with the Rev. Dustin O'Bannon officiating. Burial was at Black Family
Cemetery.
Jones died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, in Miami, Fla. Born March 8, 1948, in Miami to
Samuel Hueston and Besse (Wilson) Jones, he was a construction worker and a
member of the Jars of Clay Fellowship in Hico. He was a Marine Corps veteran. He
is survived by his daughter, Monica Dobbs and husband, Jerry; son, Sam Jones,
all of Hico; sister, Jane Carroll and husband, Danny, of Decatur; grandchildren,
Pipper, Ryder and Kylann Dobb, of Hico; and a nephew, Tommy Locke.
Jones, Tommie June Wilson
1923-2009
Published Sunday, February 22, 2009
Funeral for Tommie June Wilson Jones, 85, of Weatherford was to be at 1:30 p. m.
Saturday, Feb. 21, at Greenwood Chapel. Burial was to be at Boyd Cemetery.
Jones died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Born June 4, 1923, in Boyd to Tollie and
Rhoda LeFors Wilson, she was married to Raymond R. Jones for 61 years. She and
her family lived in Fort Worth where they attended Richland Hills Church of
Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband; sons, Tommy Ray, Michael Lynn
and Jim Bob; brothers, Calvin L. Wilson, Clarence L. Wilson, J. T. Wilson and
Earnest K. Wilson; and sisters, Lottie Rotton, Alma Lee Munn and Clara May
Wilson. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Janice Jones; sisters-in-law,
Jeanette Jennings and Jean Estes; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Josserand, Bill
1961-2009
Published Sunday, November 8, 2009
Funeral for Bill Josserand, 48, of Colleyville was Nov. 6 in Colleyville. Burial
was at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Josserand died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in Colleyville. Born June 1, 1961, in
Richland Hills to Josh and Hattie Josserand, he hunted and fished with his
friends, brothers-in-law and nephews. He is survived by his wife, Stacy;
daughters, Hanna Josserand, Casey Mayfield and husband, Barrett; son, Jared
Josserand; his parents of Rhome; sister, Cindy Wallace and husband, David;
father-in-law Jack Duvall and wife, Ginger; mother-in-law Pat Ragan;
brothers-in-law Jim Duvall and wife, Michele, and Kevin Jones; sisters-in-law
Dawn Callway and husband, Curtis, and Vickie Jones; as well as nephews.
Kasner, Margaret Elaine
1946-2009
Published Sunday, January 11, 2009
Funeral for Margaret Elaine Kasner, 62, of Bridgeport was Jan. 9 at the First
Assembly of God Church in Sunset. Burial was at Smyrna Cemetery in Bowie.
Kasner died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. Born Oct. 29, 1946, in Bowie to Elzie and
Dino Laverne Pittman, she married Dwayne Kasner Oct. 31, 1964, in Decatur. She
was a home health nurse aide and was a member of the First Assembly of God
Church in Sunset. She is survived by her husband; daughters, Rhonda North and
husband, Clay, of Chico and Keila Steele of Quinlan; son, Matt Kasner of Chico;
grandchildren, Jordan and Lindsey North, Robert Steele, Triston Kasner and
Cassie and Sarah Martin; brothers, Curtis Pittman and wife, Shirley, and Keith
Pittman and wife, Carol; sisters, Eloise Willett and Elwanda Turlington;
sisters-in-law, Glenda, Billie and Kay; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Paul Cantrell, Mark Cantrell, Scott Lindsey, Kennie Lindsey,
Allen Dismukes, Curtis Dismukes, Brian Cox and James Davidson.
Kasner, Mildred B.
1920-2009
Published Sunday, December 13, 2009
Funeral for Mildred B. Kasner, 88, of Bridgeport was Dec. 3 at the First Baptist
Church in Bridgeport, with Dr. David Burrows officiating. Burial was in West
Bridgeport Cemetery.
Kasner died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Dec. 15, 1920, in Decatur
to Robert and Gertie Mae (Foster) Rich, she married Fred Kasner June 8, 1940, in
Bridgeport. She was a homemaker and worked in the nursery at her home church,
First Baptist Church in Bridgeport. She was preceded in death by her husband;
sisters, Goldie Mae Noyes and Edith Milligan; and brother, Robert Lee Rich. She
is survived by her sons, Hubert Kasner of Runaway Bay and Robert Kasner and
wife, Jane, of Runaway Bay; daughter, Virginia Spigelmeyer of North Richland
Hills; grandchildren, Robby, Angie, Joe, Andy and Ki; great-grandchildren, Matt,
Amanda, Kane and Thomas; sisters, Virginia Rich and Betty Huggins; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Steven Trammell, John Bell, Steve Doty,
Donnie Boivin, Jerry White and Clarence Wallace.
Keener, Sandra
1945-2009
Published Sunday, February 22, 2009
Memorial service for Sandra Keener, 63, of Bridgeport was Feb. 20 at Hawkins
Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Autry Jr. officiating.
Keener died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Oct. 18, 1945, in Big
Spring to Henry T. and Bessie Barnett (Bohannon) Dixon, she married Billy
Charles Keener May 28, 1968, in Big Spring. She was a member of the Association
of Handicapped Artists. She was preceded in death by her husband. She is
survived by her niece, Suzanne Johnson Buvinghausen; nephews, Michael Johnson
Sr., Jimmy Johnson Jr., Robert Johnson, Douglas Johnson Jr. and Brian Dixon; and
numerous other family members. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association, Cancer Society or American Paralysis Foundation.
Kelley, Luther Clarence
1949-2009
Published Thursday, November 5, 2009
Funeral for Luther Clarence Kelly, 59, was Nov. 2 at Aurora Baptist Church with
burial at Aurora Cemetery.
Kelly died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in Bryan. Born Dec. 31, 1949, in Belzoni,
Miss., to Luther and Ruby Kelly, he participated in football, baseball,
basketball and track in high school. He married Judy Davenport when he was 20.
He was a pastor at churches in Texas and Louisiana and was serving as pastor of
Harmony Baptist Church in Caldwell at the time of his death. He hunted, fished
and played golf. He is survived by his wife; son, Luke Kelly of Chandler;
daughters, Heather Lambert and husband, Brian, of Pasadena and Tara Griffis and
husband, Casey, of McKinney; grandchildren, Hannah Lambert, Jacob Lambert, Kelly
Lambert, Jackson Griffis, Carson Griffis and Mason Kelly; brothers, Bob Howard
and wife, Debbie, of Belzoni, Harold Howard and wife, Barbara Jean of Belzoni,
Danny Kelly and wife, Theresa, and Eddie Kelly, all of Aurora; sister, Barbara
Marlow and husband, Don, of Bowie; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were
Jared Davenport, Bo Wilson, Darryl Courtney, Bill Scott and Mack Cox. Memorials
can be sent to Clearpoint Church, 5151 East Sam Houston Pkwy., South Pasadena,
TX 77505.
Kelton, Brandon Vance
1968-2009
Published Thursday, December 3, 2009
Funeral for Brandon Vance Kelton, 41, of Decatur was to be at 10:30 a. m.
Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Decatur with the Rev. Heath
Marion officiating. Burial was to be at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Kelton died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 26, 1968, in Carlsbad,
N. M., to Larry Vance and Kathy Ann Hamilton Kelton, he graduated from Decatur
High School in 1987. He married Kristen Paige Kelley July 9, 1994, in Decatur.
He is survived by his wife; daughter, Riley Paige Kelton; son, Barrett Vance
Kelton; parents, Tommy and Kathy Cunnius, all of Decatur; brothers, Ryan Cunnius
and wife, Amy, of Decatur and Brent Kelton and wife, Ashley, of Houston; and
grandmother, Isadore Kelton of Carlsbad. Pallbearers were to be Richard
Newberry, Randy Hubbard, Monty Caraway, Raymond Bishop, David Little and Kevin
Bell.
Kennedy, Wilma LaVerne Smith
1915-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
Graveside service for Wilma LaVerne (Smith) Kennedy, 93, of Rotan was Sept. 13
at Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan with Charles Glidewell officiating.
Kennedy died Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, in Rotan. Born Nov. 24, 1915, in Clifton to
Burtrand Daley and Ella Tison (Ford) Smith, she was raised in Decatur and
graduated from Decatur High School. She received a bachelor of science degree
from Decatur Baptist College and a home economics degree from Texas State
College for Women in Denton. She married Norvelle Kennedy Sr. March 4, 1945, in
Decatur. She taught at Hobbs High School for one year and Rotan High School for
42 years, retiring in 1980. She cooked and sewed and won best of show in sewing
at the West Texas Fair several times. She researched genealogy and was active in
several organizations, including Delta Kappa Gamma, Daughters of the American
Revolution (Anne Pettus Shelbourne Chapter) and the Texas Retired Teachers
Association. She attended the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by
her husband; a brother, B. D. Smith; and a sister, Ella Mae Cagle. She is
survived by her son, Norvelle Kennedy Jr. and wife, Donna, of Lubbock;
grandchildren, Katie Hendley and husband, Roy, Byron Kennedy and wife, Lindsay,
and Lauren McWilliams and husband, Klay; and great-grandchildren, Tate Hendley
and Tucker McWilliams. Pallbearers were Bobby Gruben, Glenn Copeland, Carroll
Brown, Mark Jordan, Carl Jordan, Donnie Gruben, Jim Gruben and Ted Posey.
Kensey, Rhonda
1959-2009
Published Sunday, May 17, 2009
Funeral for Rhonda Kinsey, 50, of Bridgeport was May 15 at Jones Family Funeral
Home Chapel. Melvin Castleberry officiated, and burial was at Buffalo Springs
Cemetery.
Kinsey died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born May 8, 1959, in Hanford,
Calif., to Robert Raymond and Wilma Jean Sharp, she was a plant operator for TXI
in Bridgeport. She married Michael Ray Kinsey June 7, 2008, in Decatur. She is
survived by her husband; sisters, Freida Solley, Marie Baze and Elaine
Haussecker; brothers, Vernon Sharp, Cecil Sharp and Richard Sharp; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were David Andrew, Jeff Solley, Richard Sharp,
Christopher Austin, Matt Haussecker and Coy McIlroy. Honorary pallbearers were
Vernon Sharp, Jason Sherrill, Christopher Wright, Jeremy Baze, Ernie Flores and
Cecil Sharp.
Kenyon, Richard
1947-2009
Published Thursday, May 14, 2009
Memorial service for Richard Allen Kenyon, 61, of Kansas City, Mo., will be at 1
p. m. Thursday, May 14, at the First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport with
the Rev. Dana Coker officiating. Burial will be in the Poolville Cemetery.
Kenyon died Thursday, May 7, 2009, in Kansas City. Born July 30, 1947, in
Amhurst to Buster Lee "Buck" and Trudie Velma (Thornton) Kenyon, he
was in the Union Local 101 in Kansas City for 23 years. He married wife Sandy in
2008. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Kenyon. He is survived by his
wife; daughter, Angie Fulton of Moore, Okla. ; stepdaughters, Chris, Kim and
Lisa; grandchildren, Brittney, Ashley and Jason of Moore; seven
stepgrandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob Kenyon and wife,
Peggy, Elvy Kenyon, Clyde Kenyon and wife, Donna, all of Texas, and Roland
Kenyon and wife, Judy, of Smithville, Mo. ; sisters, Earline Moore, Mary Maxwell
and husband, Glen, Hazel Hooker, Polly Minnick and husband, Junior, Judy Hale
and husband, Leslie, and Jane Matthews, all of Texas; and several nieces and
nephews.
Kesey, Ray
1928-2009
Published Thursday, August 13, 2009
Funeral for Ray Kesey, 81, of Decatur was to be at 10 a. m. Wednesday, Aug. 12,
at the First Baptist Church of Decatur with the Rev. Ken May officiating. Burial
was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Kesey died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Decatur. Born Feb. 24, 1928, in Lindsay,
Okla., to Moffett Venus and Ruby Viola (Goins) Kesey, he married Mary Inez Dow
Dec. 24, 1947, in Littlefield. He was a farmer and rancher and was a member of
the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He was a deacon at the
First Baptist Church of Pecos. He was preceded in death by his wife on July 16,
1992. He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Alexander and husband, Wayne, of
Decatur and Connie Coats and husband, Bill, of Fort Worth; grandchildren,
Leslie, Kyle and Brady Coats, Dan Alexander and wife, Lisa, Steve Alexander and
Diana Jackson and husband, Craig; sisters, Ruth Mitchell of San Angelo and
LaVell Cowan of Spade. Pallbearers were to be A. C. Griffin, Dr. W. M. Lewis,
Harold Mosley, James Stutt, Charles Ruis, Edwin Haney, Loyd Jackson and Bill
Askey. Honorary pallbearers were to be Sam Blackwell, J. H. Carr, Carl Flippin,
J. L. Heasteande, Jim Keen, Barney Loudermilk, Gordon Lovell, Kenneth McKay, Ray
Tindol, Stephen Wren and Clyde Wright.
Key, Cash Ledoux Matthew
2008-2009
Published Thursday, February 26, 2009
Funeral for Cash Ledoux Matthew Key, 7 months, of Alvord was to be at 2 p. m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Decatur Church of Christ with Rick Ross officiating.
Burial was to follow in Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport.
Key died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Fort Worth. He was born July 20, 2008, to
Steve and Carisa Key of Alvord. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Cooper,
Creece, Cameron and Carson Key of Alvord; grandparents, Corky and Jo McDaniel of
Bridgeport, Jim and Debbie McIlroy of Cisco, Bill and Marilyn Ottis of Bay City
and James and Nancy Key of Lake Jackson; great-grandmothers, Betty McIlroy of
Azle and Mary Ann Perrin of Cameron and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers were to be Jody McIlroy, Coy McIlroy, Cole McIlroy, Enoch McIlroy,
Cody South, Jody McDaniel, Chad McDaniel, Jason Key, Brian Ottis, Shaw Ottis and
Robert Munson.
Key, James Westley
1951-2009
Published Thursday, October 1, 2009
Funeral for James Westley Key, 58, of Alvord is 1 p. m. Friday, Oct. 2, at
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in
Muskogee, Okla., at a later date. Visitation is 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
Key died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Decatur. Born May 15, 1951, in Belton to
William Fletcher and Charlene (Twiggs) Key, he graduated from the University of
North Texas. He served in the U. S. Army from 1969 to 1971 and was the owner of
Key Heat & Air in Alvord. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles
Ray Key of Fort Worth. He is survived by his brothers, William Fletcher Key Jr.
of Honduras and John Key and wife, Wyndy, of Muskogee; sisters, Cindy Glover and
husband, Paul, Janet Nelson and husband, Brad, and Donna Key, all of Muskogee,
and Mary Stahnke and husband, Alan, of Temple; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kilpatrick, Mary Francis
1921-2009
Published Thursday, November 5, 2009
Funeral for Mary Francis Kilpatrick, 88, of Decatur was to be at 10 a. m.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken May
and Ben Lisby officiating. Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Kilpatrick died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. Born March 14, 1921, in Decatur to Marvin
Lee and Emma Lee (Walker) McDaniel, she was a member of the First Baptist Church
of Decatur. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Kilpatrick on
Aug. 6, 1969; and brothers, J. E. and Speck McDaniel. She is survived by her
son, Rodney Lisby and wife, CeCe; daughter, Sandra Nobles and husband, Bob, all
of Decatur; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joyce McDaniel; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. Pallbearers were to be Eric Caraway, Jace Caraway, Cason
Caraway, Wesley Badger, Matt Badger, Curtis Badger, Ben Hodges and Cole Lisby.
Kimbro, Jo Ruth
1945-2009
Published Thursday, August 6, 2009
Private services for Jo Ruth Kimbro, 63, of Volente were held Aug. 1 in Austin
and Sabinal.
Kimbro died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Houston. Born Dec. 16, 1945, in Decatur to
Buford C. and Mildred Kimbro, she graduated from Slidell High School in 1964,
and was a member of the state championship basketball team. She received a
bachelor of arts in library service in 1968 and a masters in library service in
1971 from what is now the University of North Texas in Denton. While at UNT, she
was president of Alpha Beta Alpha and was treasurer of the founding committee of
the NTSU SLIS Alumni Association. She worked at Sam Houston State University
Library, Sterling C. Evans Library at Texas A&M University and was head of
the cataloguing deptartment at what is now Texas State University in San Marcos.
She was a member of the Anderson Mill Memorial Inc. and served as secretary and
historian on the grants and museum committees. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Charles Lee Dwyer, and brother, Kenneth Kimbro of Decatur. She is
survived by her brother, Jimmy C. Kimbro of Decatur, and many cousins. Memorials
may be made to Anderson Mill Memorial, Inc. (scholarship fund or grant fund),
3984 FM 2769, Volente, TX 78641 or to Breast Cancer Resource Center, P. O. Box
300040, Austin, TX 78703.
King, Irene
1928-2008
Published Thursday, January 1, 2009
Visitation for Irene King, 80, of Decatur was Dec. 30 at Mount Olivet Funeral
Home.
King died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. Born July 21, 1928, in Midlothian to Minnie
Ellen and John B. Everitt, she was one of 16 children and grew up in the
Midlothian and Crowley areas. She retired from the city of Fort Worth. She is
survived by her sons, Bruce Rasco and wife, Donna, of Burleson and Richard
Dooling and wife, Linda, of Springtown; daughter, Cheryl Morgan and husband,
James, of Decatur; sisters, Bertha, Pearl, Gladys and Lucille; nine
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Kirby, Martha Ann Shaw
1945-2009
Published Sunday, December 20, 2009
Funeral for Martha Ann Shaw Kirby, 64, of Fort Worth, formerly of Decatur, is
10:30 a. m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Doug McPherson officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1
in Decatur. Visitation is 5 to 7 p. m. Sunday, Dec. 20.
Kirby died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in Keller. Born May 19, 1945, in Decatur to
Owen and Lou Dickey Shaw, she was a graduate of Decatur High School and North
Texas State University. Kirby taught for 20 years in the Mansfield school
district and retired in May 2009. She was a member of Travis Avenue Baptist
Church in Fort Worth. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Todd James; and
brother-in-law, Raleigh Miller. She is survived by a daughter, Amy Brooks and
husband, Taylor, of Hurst; grandchildren, Peyton, Madeline, Sarah Beth and
Jonathan; and a sister, Linda Miller of Decatur.
Kite, Kevin
1964-2009
Published Thursday, June 11, 2009
Memorial service for Kevin Kite, 45, of Gainesville was June 9 at the First
United Methodist Church in Gainesville with Father Michael Merriman and the Rev.
Don Yeager officiating.
Kite died Thursday, June 4, 2009. Born Jan. 3, 1964, in Denton to Alton and
Wanda Kite, he graduated from Gainesville High School in 1982. He attended North
Central Texas College and the University of North Texas. He was in the
hotel/motel business, working at the Mansion in Dallas and the Doubletree Hotel
and The Peabody in Little Rock, Ark. He also worked at Comcast. He was a member
of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas, where he was a
greeter. He is survived by his parents; aunts and uncles, Betty and J. E. Carson
of Decatur, LaRue Kite Rogers of Alpine, Oleta Madden of Colorado Springs,
Colo., and Helen Kite of Paris; and many cousins. Memorials may be made to the
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 14115 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, TX
75254-8622, or charity of choice.
Kurtz, Robert ‘Bob’
1928-2009
Published Thursday, December 17, 2009
Memorial service for Robert "Bob" Kurtz, 81, of Boyd is 10:30 a. m.
Saturday, Dec. 19, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel with Lew Stevens as
moderator. A barbecue will be from noon to 3 p. m. at Boyd Community Center.
Kurtz died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born April 4, 1928, in Milton,
Pa., to Leroy and Blanche (Moser) Kurtz, he married Glory Ann (Bergren) Oct. 29,
1978, in Las Vegas. He served in the U. S. Air Force and was a horse breeder,
known for his performance horses. He is survived by his wife; daughter, Vicki
Harding and husband, Gary, of Richardson; grandson, Ryan Harding; stepchildren,
Chuck Dickinson and wife, Teri, of Dallas, Wendy Taggart and husband, John, of
Grandview; step-grandchildren, Jason, Patsy, Charlie and Ben;
step-great-grandchildren, Anna Belle and Madelyn Rose; and sisters, Helen Beadle
of Boston and Doris Delong of Pennsylvania.
Lancaster, Robert Lee, Jr.
1943-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Funeral for Robert Lee Lancaster Jr., 66, of Bowie was to be at 10 a. m.
Saturday, Sept. 26, at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with Mike Henson and
Harold Elliot officiating. Burial was to follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Lancaster died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Bowie. Born June 15, 1943, in Fort
Worth to Robert Lee and Helen (Harlan) Lancaster Sr., he graduated from Bowie
High School in 1961. He attended Texas Tech University on a football
scholarship, where he met JoAnne Lacy. They married Feb. 6, 1962, in Whiteface.
After graduating from Texas Tech, he coached at Idalou, Crosbyton and Aldine. He
was a principal at Goldburg High School for two years. The couple moved to Bowie
in 1979 and purchased Lancaster Memorials, which he operated until June 2009. He
worked for the Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program at the time of
his death. He was a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Bowie, taught fifth
grade Sunday school and was a member of the choir. He was preceded in death by
his grandson, Robert Tyler Lancaster. He is survived by his wife; mother of
Bowie; sons, Robbe Lancaster and wife, Diane, of Houston and Diran Lancaster and
wife, Kellie, of Bowie; daughters, Sharon Erickson and husband, Brian, of
Richardson and Tammy Chandler and husband, Chip, of Bowie; grandchildren, Austin
and wife, Ashley, Travis, Clayton, Julie Anna, Crystal, Jake, Pierce and Dane
Lancaster, Garret and Wyatt Erickson and Conner and Madison Chandler; sisters,
Joyce McClendon and husband, Bill, and Linda Proctor and husband, Roy, all of
Bowie; brother, Gary Paul Lancaster and wife, Cathy, of Giddings; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Forward in Faith Building Fund at
the First Baptist Church of Bowie.
Lane, Louanne Wood
1943-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Funeral for Louanne Wood Lane, 66, of Paradise was Sept. 21, at Hawkins Funeral
Chapel in Bridgeport with Jim McDoniel officiating.
Lane died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, in Paradise. Born April 12, 1943, in Amarillo
to Lonnie and Manjuanita (McClenny) Wood, she married Paul C. Lane July 2, 1982,
in Richardson. She was a petroleum landman for Devon Energy. She is survived by
her husband; daughters, Kim Houghtaling of Paradise, Kathryn Kinnard of Denton
and Tami Risher of Spring; grandchildren, Jamie, Kimberly Cara, Sarah, Julian,
Ashleigh, Hannah, Lindsey and Zachary; sister, Ricki Arnold of Willow Park; and
brother, Stephen Wood of Houston.
Lawler, Raymond R. ‘Bill’
1940-2009
Published Thursday, November 19, 2009
Funeral for Raymond R. "Bill" Lawler, 68, of Saginaw was to be 2 p. m.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Blue Mound with
the Rev. Don Shotwell officiating. Burial was to follow at Boyd Cemetery.
Lawler died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Saginaw. Born Dec. 7, 1940, in San Angelo,
to Lester and Willie (Stewart) Lawler, he was a retired concrete supervisor for
James Lawler Concrete. He married Joyce Kay Lohse Dec. 16, 1961, in San Angelo.
Lawler served in the U. S. Army, was a member of the Foreign Legion and the
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Blue Mound. He was a resident of Aurora
for 22 years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sally Lawler. He is survived
by his wife; a daughter, Dora Cook and husband, Jeff, of Saginaw; sons, Ray
Lawler and wife, Gina, of Sunset, Lester Lawler and wife, Kay, of Euless and
Jeff Lawler and wife, Jan, of Arlington; grandchildren, Kayci, Ashley, Richard,
Emma, Justin, Payton, Marina, Austen and Kyndra; a great-grandchild, Logan; and
brothers, Virgil Van Huss, James Lawler Sr. and Tom Lawler. Pallbearers were to
be Richard Lawler, Jacob Lawler, Justin Lawler, Austen Lawler, Payton Traylor,
Cody and Adam Wilson. Honorary pallbearer was to be Paul Lawler.
Lefler, Lillie Maye Woolaver
1923-2009
Published Sunday, July 12, 2009
Funeral for Lillie Maye (Woolaver) Lefler, 86, of Fort Worth, formerly of
Decatur, was July 10 at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerre
Joiner officiating. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery.
Born March 23, 1923, in Decatur to Charles L. and Nonnie Pauline (Gill) Woolaver,
she was a grocery cashier at Safeway Grocery for 18 years and a member of the
Methodist church. She married James Bradley Lefler Feb. 6, 1965, in Decatur. She
was preceded in death by her husband, and brother, J. V. Woolaver. She is
survived by daughters, Shirley Swiger of Arlington and Joy Hoyos of Houston;
grandchildren, Debbie Ford and Brad Swiger, both of Arlington, and Christina
Ebrahim of Houston; great-grandsons, Justin and Daniel, both of Arlington; and
brothers, Calvin Woodlaver, Ray Woodlaver and Bill Woolaver, all of Decatur.
Pallbearers were Brad Swiger, Brian Ford, Wayne Woolaver, Billy Swiger, Roger
Johnson and Wayne East.
Leonard, Amy
1970-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Memorial service for Amy Leonard, 39, of Weatherford is 2 p. m. Thursday, Oct.
8, at the First Baptist Church of Cottondale.
Leonard died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Jan. 6, 1970, in
Decatur to James and Viola Houk, she graduated from Springtown High School and
worked for Paradise ISD. She is survived by her husband, Bud Leonard; mother;
children, Chase Tackett and Hannah Tackett; stepdaughter, Jessica Leonard
Pemintel; sister, Tammy Schomers; brother, James Houk Jr. ; three stepsisters;
three stepbrothers; and several nieces and nephews.
Lewis, E.R. ‘Ray’
1927-2009
Published Thursday, December 31, 2009
Funeral for E.R. "Ray" Lewis, 82, of Paradise was Dec. 28 at Hilltop
Assembly of God in Boyd with the Rev. Billy Fitch officiating. Burial was at
Aurora Cemetery.
Lewis died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, in Decatur. Born May 10, 1927, in Caldwell
to Ruben and Emma Lou (Lawrence) Lewis, he married Ruby Young March 26, 1945, in
Seagraves. They were married for 60 years until her death in December 2004. He
served in the U. S. Navy, owned Lewis Water Well and was a founder of Hilltop
Assembly of God Church in Boyd, where he served as deacon. He was named Deacon
of the Year of the North Fort Worth section of the Assemblies of God. He married
Lydia Ruth Barrons June 22, 2005, in Boyd. He was preceded in death by his first
wife and a son, Terry Edwin Lewis. He is survived by his wife; sons, Larry Lewis
and wife, Janet, and Roger Lewis and wife, Melinda, all of Paradise; daughters,
Cindy Bradford and husband, Paul, of Rushton, La., Pat Swindell and husband,
Ray, of Paradise and Anita Golaz and husband, James, of San Antonio; stepson,
Frank West of Paradise; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas West of Paradise; and sister,
Margaret Vuicich of Seagraves.
Lewis, Johnny Martin
1928-2009
Published Sunday, June 21, 2009
Funeral for Johnny Martin Lewis, 80, of Decatur was June 19 at the Coker-Hawkins
Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Van Gardner and Dr. Bill Hughes officiating. Burial
followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Lewis died Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Born Oct. 15, 1928, in Logan County, W. Va.,
to Leonard and Doris (Sexton) Lewis, he was retired from the United States Post
Office in Denton. He married Ella Ardena "Boots" Browning Jan. 28,
1950, in Phoenix City, Ala. He served 28 years in the U. S. Army during World
War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Decatur,
the Masonic Lodge for 50 years, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Wise County
Veterans Group and the Wise County Fossil, Rock and Mineral Society. He was
preceded in death by brothers, Leonard, Billy, Clyde, Donald and Larry; and
sisters, Ada, Phyllis and Ruth. He is survived by his wife; son, John L. Lewis;
and daughter, Leah Lewis, both of Decatur; grandchildren, Jenny Vess and
husband, Michael, of Boyd, Ray Peel and wife, Kristy, of Midlothian;
great-grandchildren, Peyton and Arianna Vess of Boyd and Macie, Rachael and
Trapper Peel; brother, Gary Lewis and wife, Janet, of Tennessee; sisters, Patty
Jordan and husband, Leonard, of Illinois and Shirley Grimmett of West Virginia;
and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and other relatives. Pallbearers were
Stanley Kemp, Steve Hunt, Steve Hillard, Johnny Wall, Mike Sanford and Bill
Whiddon.
Lewis, Lenora Ann
1930-2009
Published Thursday, August 27, 2009
Funeral for Lenora Ann Lewis, 79, of Jacksboro was Aug. 22 at First Baptist
Church in Jacksboro with Billy Rhone officiating. Burial followed at Cundiff
Cemetery.
Lewis died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, in Jacksboro. Born March 3, 1930, in
Seymour to Jerry Ross and Lena Fay (Stephen) Dillard, she was a homemaker and a
member of Cundiff Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Elzie Gevern Lewis Sr. ; brother, Jerry Dillard; and sister, Martha Young. She
is survived by her sons, Elzie Gevern Lewis Jr. and wife, Ronda, and Greg Lewis
and wife, Jennilynn, all of Jacksboro; daughters, Lynette Shelton and husband,
Ricky, of Longview and Laurie Plaster of Jacksboro; sister, Janice Sims of
Lubbock; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were
Terry Lewis, Carol Lewis, Bruce Sanford, Joe Paul Nichols Jr., Jason Swan and
Kyle McCurdy.
Little, Marion Edward 'Ed'
1925-2009
Published Sunday, May 17, 2009
Graveside service for Marion Edward 'Ed' Little, 83, of Temple was May 14 at
Preskitt Cemetery in Decatur with the Rev. Jakie Shirley officiating.
Little died Monday, May 11, 2009, in Temple. Born June 23, 1925, in Childress to
Alexander and Blanche (Hall) Little, he was raised and educated in Wise County.
He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He married Anna Lee Dunn in
1948 and moved to Muleshoe where they developed a farming and ranching
operation. He pioneered catfish farming on the high plains of Texas and was one
of the first contract corn producers for the corn chip food industry. He moved
to Temple in the mid-1970s and had a pecan orchard. He was a member of Immanuel
Baptist Church in Temple. He was preceded in death by a son, Greg Little; a
brother, Junior; and a sister, Joy. He is survived by his wife of Temple; a son,
Gary Little and wife, Mary, of Seneca, Mo. ; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Little
of Denver; granddaughters, Christi of Denver and Alexandra of Seneca; two
stepgrandsons, Curt McClain of Denver and Ryan Adamson of Carl Junction, Mo. ;
sisters, Marie Rawle of Chico and Rose Sain of Muleshoe; and a brother, Walter
B. Little of Muleshoe. Memorials may be made to VistaCare Foundation in Temple.
Littlejohn, Dale Ray
1924-2009
Published Sunday, April 5, 2009
Funeral for Dale Ray Littlejohn, 84, of Decatur was April 3 at the Coker-Hawkins
Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with the Rev. Ken May officiating. Burial was to
be in Shannon Cemetery in Shannon.
Littlejohn died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in Decatur. Born Dec. 27, 1924, in
McKinney to Dale B. and Allie (Giles) Littlejohn, he served in the U. S. Army
during World War II and served for three years with the 86th Division, "The
Blackhawks," in both the European and Pacific theaters of operation. He
married Rose Trague Littlejohn in Dallas on May 19, 1951. They lived in Fort
Worth for 44 years and he retired from Bell Helicopter in 1986. He was a member
of the First Baptist Church in Decatur, the Adult 7 Sunday School Class and a
volunteer at Wise Regional Health Systems in Decatur. He was preceded in death
by his daughter, Kay Lynn; and three sisters. He is survived by his wife; three
sons, David Littlejohn and wife, Cindy, of Rhome, Don Littlejohn and wife,
Peggy, of Houston and Dale Littlejohn and wife, Roxanne, of Midland; daughter,
Debbie Keys and husband, Dave, of China Spring; nine grandchildren; and a
brother, E. E. Littlejohn of Granbury.
Long, Billy D.
1939-2009
Published Sunday, June 7, 2009
Funeral for Billy D. Long, 70, of Bridgeport was June 4 at Pleasant View Baptist
Church with the Rev. Gary Dimmitt officiating. Burial followed at Thomas
Cemetery.
Long died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Jan. 6, 1939, in Jack
County to Hayes Alton and Myrtle (White) Long, he was a retired body repairman.
He served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church
and a former chaplain of VFW Post 10700. He was preceded in death by his son,
Christopher; a brother, Harold D. Long; and a niece, Theresa Hobbs. He is
survived by his companion, Pat Deaton of Bridgeport; daughters, Lynda Oller of
Mansfield and Ann Grooms and husband, Perry, of Bridgeport; grandchildren,
Jeremy, Allyson, Tyler and wife, Hillary, Marissa and Kristen; great-
granddaughter, Natalie and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Lavert
Beard and Rodney Dunn. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Brazier, David Smith,
Bill Munn, Dub Little and Bud Buck.
Longbotham, Jeffrey
1959-2009
Published Thursday, December 10, 2009
Funeral for Jeffrey Longbotham, 50, of Midland was Nov. 12 at Crestview Baptist
Church with Dr. John Gerlach officiating. Burial was Nov. 13 in Fort Davis.
Longbotham died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Lubbock. Born April 30, 1959, in Snyder
to Dr. Jack and Elisabeth Longbotham, he graduated from Clyde High School. He
attended Tarleton State University, where he played football for four years and
was an Ag business major. He worked for First City Bank in Midland for nine
years and began his own oil and gas business, Riviera Energy of Midland. He
married Katy Booe Nov. 7, 1981, in Midland. He was chairman of the National
Kidney Foundation golf tournament and fundraiser, raising more than $1. 5
million for the organization. He was a member of Crestview Baptist Church and
participated in Indian Guides and Indian Princess organizations with his
children. He is survived by his wife; children, Jared, Leslie and Jacob of
Midland; parents of Clyde; brother, Jack Longbotham of Abilene; sister, Beth
High and husband, Kelly, of Victoria; sister, Becky Longbotham Rodriguez of
Bridgeport; nieces and nephews; father- and mother-in-law, Frank and Joan Holley
of Lake Whitney; and sisters-in-law, Jackie Booe of Lake Whitney, Roxanna and
Tommy Compton of Clifton, Kelly Keisling of Fort Worth and Debbie Holley of
Weatherford. Pallbearers were Jared Longbotham, Jacob Longbotham, Jack
Longbotham, Rick Killon, Tommy Compton, Glen Elliot, Rick Vestal and Bob
Collier. Honorary pallbearer was Kirk Snodgrass.
Loudermilk, Earney Gayle
1925-2009
Published Thursday, September 10, 2009
Funeral for Earney Gayle Loudermilk, 84, of Decatur was to be at 10:30 a. m.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the First Baptist Church in Decatur with the Rev. Ken May
officiating. Burial was to be at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Loudermilk died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. Born Feb. 1, 1925, in Downing to Earney
Volentine and Oma Lena (Baxter) Loudermilk, he married Zelma Dean Kirkland Dec.
16, 1946. He retired from the United States Air Force after more than 23 years
of service and from LTV in Grand Prairie after 20 years. He was a golfer and a
member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur. He is survived by his wife;
daughter, Kay Rouse and husband, Charles, of Decatur; granddaughters, Milissa
Harris and husband, Coy, of Decatur, Marla Daniels and husband, Mark, of
Weatherford; grandson, Mark Rouse and wife, Kelly, of Fort Worth;
great-grandchildren, Chase and Cody Howard, Meghan Rouse and Abigail and Aidan
Daniels. Pallbearers were to be Mark Rouse, Mark Daniels, Chase Howard, Cody
Howard, Coy Harris, Jim Seals, Richard Kirkland and Jason Seals.
Lovell, Jimmie Glen
1945-2009
Published Thursday, August 27, 2009
Graveside service for Jimmie Glen Lovell, 64, of Alvord was to be at 10:30 a. m.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Alvord Cemetery with Glen Randal officiating.
Lovell died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. He was born Jan. 9, 1945, in Knox City to
James Franklin and Mattie Cleo (Necessary) Lovell. He was preceded in death by
his sons, Jimmy and James Lovell; one brother; and one sister. He is survived by
his wife, Juanita Barnhill of Alvord; daughters, Lisa Rene' Rawlings and
husband, Ralph, of Addington, Okla., and Misty Barnhill of Beaumont; sons,
Rodney Glen Lovell of Maury, N. C., and Shane Barnhill of Alvord; grandchildren,
Chasity, Stoney, Ashley, Allen and Jonathen; sisters, Barbara Odom, Geraldine
Mullins and Sue Perkins; brothers, Gill and Dub Lovell; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Lowe, Pat, Jr.
1948-2009
Published Thursday, November 12, 2009
Visitation for Pat Lowe Jr., 61, of Weatherford and formerly of Decatur was to
be 6 to 8 p. m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Alpine Funeral Home in Fort Worth.
Services will be held at a later date.
Lowe died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Born July 15, 1948, in Galveston to Pat Lowe Sr.
and Mary Elizabeth Lowe, he was a rocktruck driver in Wise County for many
years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lowe; daughters, Tarah Elizabeth Bible
Varnado of Fort Worth and Ericah Jean Bible Sherwood of Durant, Okla. ;
stepsons, Dustyn Bible and wife, Tammie, of Decatur, Damon Kendall and Mark and
Scott Lanier of Weatherford; grandchildren, Claytin and Cali Bible and Elizabeth
Ahni Marie Sherwood; and 13 step-grandchildren.
Lowrance, Gene
1926-2009
Published Sunday, January 11, 2009
Funeral for Gene Lowrance, 82, of Chico was Jan. 9 at Morris Memorial First
United Methodist Church in Chico with the Rev. Elaine Bussey and Dr. Robert Beck
officiating. Burial was at Chico Cemetery.
Lowrance died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born April 5, 1926, in
Iowa Park to Robert Gale and Goldie Cobb Lowrance, he was a retired pumper and
rancher. He married Wenonah Robertson April 23, 1947, in Iowa Park. He was a
member of the Morris Memorial First United Methodist Church, the American
Simmental Association, the Texas Deer Association, the Sons of the Confederacy
and several livestock committees. He also served on the Texas Farm Bureau board
and the Chico school board. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1998; his
son, Joe Bruce Lowrance, in 1983; and brothers, Robert Bruce Lowrance and Linton
Gale Lowrance. He is survived by his son, Johnny Dan Lowrance and wife, Jerry,
of Chico; grandchildren, Clint Lowrance and wife, Becky, of Chico, Cody Lowrance
and wife, Terra, of Chico, Suzanne Lowrance Bailey and husband, Cochise, of
Bridgeport, Taffy Miller and husband, Pete, of Coppell and Leeann Bagwell and
husband, Micah, of Iowa Park; great-grandchildren, Kennedie, Jacquelyn, Kylee,
Tatum, Corbin, Cade, Bo and Nash; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. Memorials may be made to the Texas A&M Foundation, 410 George
Bush Dr., College Station, TX 77840, Attn: Joe Bruce Lowrance '70 Memorial
Scholarship Fund. Pallbearers were John Farris, Johnny Richey, Charles Knight,
Kenneth Manning, James Whitaker and Donald Maddux. Honorary pallbearer was Glenn
Spruiell.
Lumpkins, Patrick
1961-2009
Published Thursday, April 9, 2009
Graveside service for Patrick Lumpkins, 48, of Decatur was to be at 10 a. m.
Wednesday, April 8, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Lumpkins died Saturday, April 4, 2009, in Decatur. Born Feb. 2, 1961, in
Longview to Jimmy Max and Peggy Lumpkins, he worked in the shipping department
at Poco Graphite. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his
wife, Shelley Lumpkins; a daughter, Nichole Lumpkins; sons, Patrick Lumpkins and
Aaron Lumpkins and wife, Janet; a grandson, Aaron Bryan Lumpkins; a son-in-law,
Fernando Banda; brothers, Tony Lumpkins and Tim Lumpkins; as well as nieces and
nephews.
Lunsford, Raymond 'Ray' Chesley
1931-2009
Published Sunday, April 19, 2009
Graveside service for Raymond "Ray" Chesley Lunsford, 77, of Nocona
was April 17 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with the Rev. Ted Gray officiating.
Lunsford died Sunday, April 12, 2009, in Nocona. Born Aug. 13, 1931, in Downing,
Mo., to Benjamin Franklin Lunsford and Daisy Lucille Kinney, he married Joyce
Lunsford Nov. 6, 1954, in Bedford. He served inthe U. S. Army from 1949-1952,
worked in sales and management for an electrical business and was a member of
the Wichita Falls Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs. He was preceded in death by a
sister, Zelda Lucille Lunsford; and two brothers, Franklin Wayne Lunsford and
Leland Lloyd Lunsford. He is survived by his wife of Nocona, formerly of
Decatur; sons, Franklin Ray Lunsford and wife, Valerie, of Lewisville, James
Michael Lunsford of Iowa Park and Jerry Carson Lunsford of Nocona; daughters,
Marian Joyce Lunsford and Donna Lucille Turney, both of Iowa Park; sisters,
Betty Crutchfield of Lovington, Ill., and Joanna Snow of Corydon, Iowa;
brothers, Billy Lee Lunsford of West Burlington, Iowa, and Benny Ayer of Atwood,
Ill. ; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Lunt, Chelsea Ann
1992-2009
Published Sunday, January 25, 2009
Funeral for Chelsea Ann Lunt, 16, of Rhome was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday, Jan.
24, at the First Baptist Church in Decatur with the Rev. Ken May officiating.
Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Lunt died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 30, 1992, in San Jose,
Calif., to Victor Lunt and Kelly Monroe Norris, she was a sophomore at Decatur
High School and ran track and played on the varsity volleyball team. She is
preceded in death by her grandmother, Anne Norris. She is survived by her mother
and husband, Joey, of Rhome; her father; grandparents, Larry and Karen Monroe of
Hollister, Calif., Dean and Mary Halverson of LaPine, Ore., and Gerald Norris of
Euless; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Pallbearers
were to be Alec Torres, Dillon Quinn, Brett Harrison, C. J. Summers, Burl Cash
and David Park.
Maddux, Arrila
1917-2009
Published Thursday, December 17, 2009
Graveside service for Arrila Maddux, 92, of Chico was Dec. 15, at Chico
Cemetery.
Maddux died Dec. 11, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Aug. 18, 1917, in Chico to Lane
Ervin and Nancy Ellen Harnsberger Harris, she married T. J. Maddux Sept. 22,
1934, in Bridgeport. She was a member of the Carpenter Street Church of Christ
in Bridgeport and was a homemaker most of her life. She helped her husband on
their farm and dairy and worked at Golden Years Retreat, retiring at 65. She was
preceded in death by her husband; and brothers, D.L. "Dude" Harris and
Elmo Harris. She is survived by her son, Donald Maddux and wife, Phyllis, of
Chico; grandson, Mike Maddux and wife, Julie, of Chico; granddaughter, Cindy
Pagel of Colleyville; great-grandchildren, Meredith, Shane and Allison Maddux of
Chico; nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Evelyn Morehead Hays and husband,
Troy, of Paradise; and several cousins and other relatives.
Maddux, Hazel Fay
1933-2009
Published Sunday, September 20, 2009
Graveside service for Hazel Fay Maddux, 76, of Bridgeport was Sept. 6 at Jim Ned
Cemetery.
Maddux died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Aug. 29, 1933, in Paris
to Archie and Maudine Loper, she was a longtime member of Crafton Church of
Christ. She was a homemaker and fished. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Denver Maddux; daughter, Amanda Poland; granddaughter, Nora Beth Bruce;
and grandson, Easton Poland. She is survived by her sons, Elmer Maddux and James
Maddux and wife, Kathy; daughters, Donna Stone and husband, Frank, Lissa Lambert
and husband, Ronald, and Rhonda Mayes and husband, Steven; sisters, Agnes Tatum
and Velma Loper; 14 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Malone, Mathilde
1927-2008
Published Sunday, January 4, 2009
Funeral for Mathilde Malone, 81, of Newark will be at 1 p. m. Monday, Jan. 5, at
the First Baptist Church of Newark. Burial will be at Aurora Cemetery, and
visitation will be from 4 to 6 p. m. Sunday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Malone died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008. Born Feb. 14, 1927, in Mondsee, in the V
cklabruck district in Austria to Johnn and Maria Paarhammer, she was a member of
the First Baptist Church of Newark. She is survived by her husband, Dan Malone;
children, Bill Malone and wife, Carol, Donna Lynch and husband, Harold, all of
Newark, and Raleigh Malone and wife, Tina, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Christa
Davis, Franklin Malone, Cecil Malone, Maria Amaro and Melissa Malone;
great-grandchildren, Jennifer Davis, Madalyn Malone, Aaron Malone, Kassandra
Escalante, Linsey Chancellor, Julissa Amaro, Hannah Chancellor, Chase Malone and
Dillon Malone; and sister, Gusti Teufl.
Malone, Stephanie Elaine
1979-2009
Published Sunday, March 8, 2009
Funeral for Stephanie Elaine Malone, 29, of Haslet and formerly of Wise County
was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday, March 7, at Milestone Church in Keller.
Malone died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Haslet. Born June 14, 1979, to Brian
and Pam Sharp, she married Randy Malone, formerly of Chico. She is survived by
her husband; sons, Ian Mitchell and Calin Isaac Malone; her parents;
grandparents, Vernon and Petty Kneir and Clayton Sharp; sisters, Naomi Deaton
and husband, Randy, and Breanne Oakley and husband, Jamie; mother- and
father-in-law, Tim and Judy Malone; sister-in-law, Lindsay Malone; and extended
family.
Mann, Billy J.
1927-2009
Published Sunday, October 4, 2009
Funeral for Billy J. Mann, 82, of Decatur was to be at 1 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 3,
at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Van Gardner and Dr. Bill Hughes
officiating. Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Mann died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Decatur. Born May 17, 1927, in Decatur to
Robert Jay and Rosa May (Laird) Mann, he married June Lavell Roberson Sept. 6,
1948, in Decatur. He retired after 23 years of active duty in the U. S. Air
Force, and he and Lavell were owners and operators of the M&M Food Mart in
Decatur from 1970 to 1987. He was a member of the Decatur Masonic Lodge No. 447
A. F. & A. M., Wise County Scottish Rite, Moslah Shriner's of Fort Worth and
was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his
sisters, Verna Lou Meador, Daisy Swift, Juanita Banks; and brothers, C. T.,
Robert and Jack Mann. He is survived by his wife; son, Rick Mann and wife,
Claire, of Friendswood; grandsons, Ryan, Dylan and Jordan Mann; granddaughter,
Caitlin Mann; brother, Ernest R. Mann and wife, Margaret, of Arlington;
sisters-in-law, Marcine Rebstock of Carrollton and Alice Ruth Mann of Mineral
Wells; aunt, Lucy Combs of Burkburnett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were to be David Stephens, David Meador and members of the Masonic
Lodge. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 600 S. Trinity, Decatur,
TX 76234.
Manning, Donald
1940-2009
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009
Funeral for Donald Manning, 69, of Bridgeport was Sept. 5 at the First
Presbyterian Church of Bridgeport with the Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar officiating.
Burial was at Willow Point Cemetery near Balsora.
Manning died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, in Dallas. Born Jan. 27, 1940, in Knox
City to William Russell and Katherine Minyard, he was a graduate of Decatur High
School. He earned an associate's degree of science from Decatur Baptist College
and a bachelor of science degree from Texas Wesleyan University. He was married
to Verna Linehan. He was an elder at the First Presbyterian Church in
Bridgeport, a member of Go Texan, a school teacher and a longtime farmer. He
sold sauces and relishes at flea markets and collected trains. He was preceded
in death by his adoptive parents, Clyde and Vista Ray Manning, and brother, Mike
Manning. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Vivian Schneider and husband,
Neal, of Stuttgart, Germany, Donna Polston and husband, Randall, of Mineral
Wells and Diane Fullingim and husband, Shandon, of Decatur; brothers, William
Russell and wife, Barbara, of Saginaw and Jack Russell and wife, Geneva, of
Odessa; and grandchildren, Matthew, Daniel, Ethan and Victoria Schneider and
Vista and Mahala Fullingim. Pallbearers were Jimmy Linehan, Chris Brewer, Paul
Seagraves, Randall Holley, Willie Garrett and Wayne Harveson. Honorary
pallbearer was Howard Meyers.
Mara, Mildred Lucille
1920-2009
Published Sunday, May 10, 2009
Funeral for Mildred Lucille Mara, 88, of Decatur will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday, May
12, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Decatur with James Fellers and Charles
Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p. m. Monday at Jones Family Funeral Home and 11 a. m. to 2 p. m.
Tuesday at the church.
Mara died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 9, 1920, in Siloam,
Ill., to Jesse and Lena Fellers, she married Jack Mara Aug. 13, 1938. She was a
homemaker and quilted and sewed. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church
and the Decatur Quilting Club. She was preceded in death by her husband; son,
Jimmy Mara; three sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her sons, Roy
Mara and wife, Nadine, of Boyd and David Mara of Decatur; daughter, Pamela
Hawkins Williams and husband, Randy, of Bridgeport; sisters, Jimmie Woolaver and
husband, Calvin, Edna Bogard and Betty Bailes; eight grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Pallbearers will be Ricky Mara, Shane Mara, Bratton Williams, Drew
Mara, Todd Mara, Nathan Mara, Caleb Burk and Chase Lasater.
Mares, Lino Rodriguez
1947-2009
Published Thursday, May 14, 2009
Funeral for Lino Rodriguez Mares, 61, of Decatur is at 10:30 a. m. Friday, May
15, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home with Eladio Garcia officiating. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at
Oaklawn Cemetery.
Mares died Monday, May 11, 2009, in Decatur. Born Sept. 23, 1947, in Jerez,
Zacatecas, Mexico, to Eligio and Andrea (Rodriguez) Mares, he was a mechanic for
McMaster New Holland in Decatur. He married Ana Maria Luevano July 18, 1973, in
Decatur. He was preceded in death by his son, Isidrio Mares. He is survived by
his wife; sons, Josue Mares and Elijio Mares and wife, Carmen, of Decatur;
daughters, Marysol Mares, Dora Trejo and husband, Jose, Jael Mares and Diana
Mares, all of Decatur; grandchildren, Lino Yraldo, Kayla, Jacob, Tatiana and
Emma; sisters, Soledad, Abigail, Obdulia, Ignagia and Leonor; brothers, Manuel,
Vicente and Uriel. Pallbearers will be Josue Mares, Elijio Mares, Ruben
Carrillo, Victor Chavez, Alberto Mares and Eligio Ceballos.
Marr, Darrell Edward
1949-2009
Published Sunday, May 31, 2009
Funeral for Darrell Edward Marr, 60, of Decatur was May 29 at the Coker-Hawkins
Funeral Home chapel with Gerre Joiner officiating.
Marr died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Decatur. Born May 7, 1949, in Mankato, Kan.,
to Edward Stanley and Orpha (Bradshaw) Marr, he was director of environmental
service at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur and was a member of the Eagle
Mountain International Church in Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his
sister, Norita Dodd; son, Dustin Marr and grandson, Nathan Galgay. He is
survived by his wife, Dee Marr of Decatur; daughters, Dawn Galgay and husband,
Daniel, of Nashua, N. H., and Debra Weidner and husband, Matthew, of Emporia,
Kan. ; brothers, Leo Lake of Salina, Kan., and John Marr of Hoyt, Kan. ; and
grandchildren, Jacob and Quinlin Galgay and Dominik, Noah and Jonah Weidner.
Marshall, John Keith
1933-2009
Published Thursday, April 2, 2009
Funeral for John Keith Marshall, 76, of Alvord was March 31 at Central
Fellowship Church in Decatur with Rodney Keith Marshall officiating. Graveside
service was to be Wednesday, April 1 at the Levelland Cemetery in Levelland.
Marshall died Saturday, March 28, 2009, in Decatur. Born Feb. 26, 1933, in Weir
to Charles Nichols and Nellie Dee (Huches) Marshall, he married Mary Ella Weaver
on July 6, 1951, in Levelland. They moved to Alvord in 2003. Marshall retired as
a Church of Christ preacher after 30 years and retired from the Levelland ISD
after 15 years working as a transportation supervisor. He also worked with
Family Outreach, Made a Difference and as a certified CNA. He was preceded in
death by his son, Timithy Allen Marshall. He is survived by his wife; son, Dr.
Rodney Keith Marshall and wife, Nacy, of Champaign, Ill. ; daughter, YoVonna
Ella Cowan and husband, R. C., of Alvord; daughter-in-law, Pam Caldwell and
husband, Steve, of Vernon; grandchildren, Sara Lee and husband, Nick, Sonny
Lance Wimberly, Joshua Marshall, Dr. Ryan Cowan and wife, Kerista, and Tyler
Cowan and wife, Paige; great-grandchildren, Ella Cowan and Carson Lee; sisters,
Charlene Odom and husband, Claude, of Lometa and Jude Gage and husband, Frank,
of Jal, N. M.
Martin, Willie Joe
1939-2009
Published Sunday, May 10, 2009
Funeral for Willie Joe Martin, 70, of Boyd will be at 11 a. m. Friday, May 29,
at the Boyd Church of Christ with Eddie Montgomery officiating.
Martin died April 28, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Feb. 23, 1939, in Klondike to
Willie and Jettie Bee Martin, he was a truck driver for the city of Denton. He
was a member of the Boyd Church of Christ. He fished, worked on cars and spent
time with his family. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Kerry, Jerry and
James Martin, and his sister, Virigina Martin. He is survived by his wife, Nancy
Ann Davis; sons, Willie Joe Martin Jr., Mike Martin, Jimmy Martin, Shawn Martin
and Brian Martin; daughters, Candie Mitchell, Tamara Baker, Tara Vest, Deana
Sawyer and Shannon Martin; brother, Houston Martin; sisters, Jewel Salgoto,
Dorthey Gracia and Shirley Dugue; grandchildren, Elisabeth, Brandon, Heather,
Micheal, Amanda, Misty, Clifford, Brittany, Mayhalya, River and Landon; and
three great-grandchildren.
Mask, Ruby Maxine McDonald
1924-2009
Published Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ruby Maxine McDonald Mask, 84, of Denton died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, in
Denton.
Born Oct. 5, 1924, in Burkburnett to Mark and Ruby (Sanders) McDonald, she was a
retired tax collector-assessor for Wise County. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Dub Mask. She is survived by her son, Stanley McCuistion of Royse City;
daughter, Janice Kay Ingram of Atoka, Okla. ; stepson, Wayne Mask of Bridgeport;
seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Massey, Suzanne ‘Pee Wee Elizabeth’
1967-2009
Published Thursday, January 29, 2009
Graveside service for Suzanne "Pee Wee Elizabeth" Massey, 41 of Chico
will be at 2 p. m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Pleasant Hills Cemetery with the Rev.
Matt Edwards officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Friday, Jan. 29,
at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Massey died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Sept. 6, 1967, in
Richland Hills to Jimmy and Mary (Drawdy) Massey, she was a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her father; and a brother, James David Massey. She is
survived by her mother of Rhome; her husband, Johnny Hothouse; sons, Johnathan
Hudgins of Newark and Gavin Von Heuvel of Paradise; daughters, Staci Bearden and
husband, Jason, of Forney, Erica Hudgins of Chico and Gabrielle Von Heuvel of
Paradise; six grandchildren, Viktoria, Taylor, Jordan, Rylee, Damian and
Nattalie; three sisters, Brenda Von Heuvel and husband, David, of Paradise,
Cindy Draper and husband, Lee, of Boyd and Lisa Massey of Southlake; and a
brother, James Curtis Massey and wife, Chana, of Newark.
Matar, Fred P.
1913-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Mass of Christian burial for Fred P. Matar, 96, of Fort Worth, was to be at 2 p.
m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial was to
follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Visitation was to be 11 a. m. to 2 p. m.
Saturday at the funeral home.
Matar died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born June 9, 1913, in
Bridgeport to Pete Abdalla and Maroon (Hassan) Matar, he was retired from the U.
S. Navy. He was a Navy warrant officer during World War II and the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Fred Matar Jr. and Timothy Matar;
brothers, George, Charles, Phillip and Edward Matar; sisters, Freda Cofer, Faye
Elias and Sadie Lawrence. He is survived by sons, Kenneth Matar and wife, Ilona,
of New Orleans and Joseph Matar and wife, Marilyn, of Mandeville, La. ;
grandchildren, Michael, Paul, Joseph and Anthony Matar, Mary LaFrance, Bobby
Seivers, Rhondas Deeks and Kerry Dauphin; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Mathews, Joyce Dianne
1953-2009
Published Sunday, March 8, 2009
Funeral for Joyce Dianne Mathews, 55, of Chico will be at 2 p. m. Sunday, March
8, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Thomas Beddingfield and Kenneth Wood
officiating. Burial will be at Jim Ned Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to
8 p. m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Mathews died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born July 30, 1953, in
Bowie to Reaford and Edith (Lawson) McDaniel, she was a homemaker and nanny. She
was preceded in death by her brother, Lark McDaniel. She is survived by her
sons, Johnny McDaniel and wife, Susan, of Alvord and Michael Mathews of Log
Cabin; daughters, Sheila Skinner and husband, Gary, of Chico and Rhonda Esparza
and husband, Nick, of Chico; grandchildren, Michael and Ty McDaniel, Colt
Skinner, Ashley, John and Jami Mathews and William and Andrew Esparza; brothers,
Wayne McDaniel of Park Springs, Winford McDaniel and wife, Greta, of Chico,
Harold McDaniel and wife, Joyce, of Crafton and Corky McDaniel and wife, Jo, of
Bridgeport; sisters, Marie Cox and husband, Cecil, of Bowie, Louise Throckmorton
and husband, James, of Bowie, Lois Hunter and husband, Roy, of Chico and Joann
Parker and husband, Dwayne, of Chico; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were to be R. D. Throckmorton, Ricky Throckmorton, Larry
Throckmorton, Chad McDaniel, Jody McDaniel, Carl McDaniel, Kyle McDaniel and
Josh McDaniel. Honorary pallbearers are Greg Gee, Bill McDaniel, Jay
Throckmorton and Coy McIlroy.
Matlock, Wyatt
1956-2009
Published Thursday, May 7, 2009
Funeral for Wyatt Matlock, 52, of Springtown was to be at 10 a. m. Wednesday,
May 6, at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel in Weatherford with the Revs. Doug
Harris and Wes Jordan officiating. Burial will be at Erwin Cemetery.
Matlock died Saturday, May 2, 2009, in Azle. Born May 13, 1956, in Azle to Leo
and Thelma Matlock, he was the owner and operator of Matlock's Garage. He rode
three-wheel motorcycles and watched Speed TV. He was preceded in death by his
son, Timothy Matlock. He is survived by his mother of Springtown; sons, Randy
Matlock and Emory Matlock, both of Springtown; daughter, Kanetha Matlock and
husband, Noah Rose, of Springtown; brother, Ellis Matlock and wife, Etta, of
Azle; sister, Cleo Cortez and husband, Ramon, of Bridgeport; and six
grandchildren.
Matney, Jimmy Ray
1934-2009
Published Thursday, January 15, 2009
Funeral for Jimmy Ray Matney, 75, of Chico was to be at 10 a. m. Wednesday, Jan.
14, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry A. Matney and Ben W. Matney
officiating. Burial was to be at Jonestown Cemetery.
Matney died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, in Chico. Born Jan. 5, 1934, in Decatur to
Clyde A. and Audrey Faye (Minor) Matney, he was a fireman in the U. S. Navy
during the Korean War. He married Jackie Dean Clements April 19, 1955, in Grand
Prairie. He is survived by his wife; sons, Randy M. Matney of Kerrville and
Clyde G. Matney and wife, Toni, of Bridgeport; grandchildren, William, Lisa
Marie, Nicholas Ryan, Natasha, Leif and Luciana; two great-grandchildren;
brothers, Jerry A. Matney of Surprise, Ariz., Ben W. Matney of Marble Falls and
S.J. "Bub" Matney of Bridgeport; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were to be Wayne Andreasen, Jim Plunkett, Howe McLean, Jake McLean,
Don Baker and Lloyd Beckworth. Honorary pallbearer was to be Corky McDaniel.
Mattingley, T.W. ‘Tex’
1927-2009
Published Sunday, December 13, 2009
Graveside service for T.W. "Tex" Mattingley, 82, of Bridgeport was
Dec. 6 at Wilson Prairie Cemetery with the Rev. Doyle Slimp officiating.
Mattingley died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born March 2, 1927, in Wise
County to Leslie and Opal (Nall) Mattingley, he worked for the Texas Department
of Transportation. He is survived by his nieces and nephews.
Mattison, Andrew Neil
1980-2009
Published Sunday, June 28, 2009
Funeral for Andrew Neil Mattison, 28, of Fort Worth was June 26 at the First
Baptist Church in Decatur with Monte Tuttle officiating.
Mattison died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in Richland Hills. Born Nov. 13, 1980, in
Decatur to Gary Louis and Teresa Ann (Christian) Mattison, he graduated from
Decatur High School in 1999 and worked as a recruiter for Raider Express
Transportation Co. in Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his father. He is
survived by his sons, Caden Robison and Dane Andrew Neil Mattison, both of
Denton; mother, Teresa Mattison of Decatur; fianc , Ashley Brooke Spencer of
Roanoke; brother, Christian Alan Mattison and wife, Laci, of Decatur; sister,
Cory Lee Johnson and husband, Ian, of Denton; nephews; and numerous aunts,
uncles and cousins. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Loucks, Chris Reed, Erica
Eison, Jeremy Davis, Ryan Brown, Trey McKinnon, Eric Caraway, John Coker,
Candace Carter, Mike Eggleton, Dustin Roddy, Ryan Sessions, Lance Prescott,
Chase Chapman, Amy Gardner and Jessica Sicking. Memorials may be made to the
Andy Mattison Fund at Denton Area Teacher's Credit Union, 600 Ford St., Decatur,
TX 76234.
Mattix, Terry L.
1956-2009
Published Sunday, December 13, 2009
Memorial service for Terry L. Mattix, 53, of Fort Worth is 2 p. m. Sunday, Dec.
13, at the Bridgeport Country Club.
Mattix died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Arlington. He was born March 16, 1956, in
Bridgeport. He is survived by wife, Geri Mattix; children, Lucas, Jennifer, and
Eric Mattix; mother, Betty Buckner; brother, Buz Mattix; sister, Valera Hudson;
and five grandchildren.
Mayhew, Jan
1953-2009
Published Thursday, December 3, 2009
Funeral for Jan Mayhew, 56, of Boyd is 2 p. m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the First
Baptist Church of Boyd with the Rev. Mark Autry officiating. Burial is at Boyd
Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday at Christian-Hawkins Funeral
Home in Boyd.
Mayhew died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Decatur. Born Sept. 28, 1953, in Arkansas
to Weldon and Lucille (McKown) Lucas, she married William Mayhew Oct. 15, 1971,
in Fort Worth. She was assistant manager of Fred's in Bridgeport. She is
survived by her husband; son, Cody Mayhew of Boyd; brothers, Milton Lucas and
wife, Toni, and James (Pete) Lucas and wife, Linda, all of Fort Worth; and
sisters, Sue Smith and husband, Smitty, of Fort Worth and Carolyn White and
husband, Charles, of Granbury. Pallbearers are Randy Lucas, Terry Smith, Chris
White, Frank Miller, Brent Buggar, Willie Kammerdiener, Allen Herington and
Chris Howell. Honorary pallbearer is David Smith.
McBride, Anna Louise
1932-2009
Published Sunday, August 23, 2009
Funeral for Anna Louise McBride, 76, of Lubbock was Aug. 19 at Hudman Funeral
Home Chapel with the Rev. Grady Shytles officiating. Burial was at Terrace
Cemetery.
McBride died Aug. 18, 2009, in Lubbock. Born Nov. 30, 1932, in Twitty to
Christopher Columbus and Elaine (Westmorland) Winters, she married James V.
McBride Jan. 10, 1957, in Portales, N. M. She was a hairdresser in Chico for
many years before moving to Lubbock. She was preceded in death by her husband
July 28, 2003, and her sister, Mary Alberta Fry, in January 1996. She is
survived by her daughter, Tina Sims of Post; son, Curtis McBride of Lubbock;
five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tye
Williamson, David James Sims, Christopher Sims, Gary Butner, Terry Vincent,
Tommy Joe Fisher and Bruce Ford.
McCauley, Patsy
1928-2009
Published Sunday, February 1, 2009
Graveside service for Patsy McCauley, 80, of Decatur was to be at 11 a. m.
Saturday, Jan. 31, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with Todd Parks officiating.
McCauley died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, in Decatur. She was born July 31, 1928,
in Pottsboro to Lawrence and Willie (Belle) Rone. She is survived by her
husband, Kelly McCauley; son, Jack Moore of Fort Worth; daughter, Deborah Hilton
of Decatur; grandchildren, Jake Hilton of Flower Mound, Lydia Markoff of
Pacifica, Calif., Lesley Hilton of Decatur, Nate Stosberg of San Antonio and Joe
Fleetwood of Longview; and great-grandchildren, Annika Markoff of Pacifica,
Calif., and Anna and Andrew Stosberg of San Antonio. Pallbearers were to be
Blake Sandford, Andrew Sandford, Andrew Rottner, Robert Brown, Rick Mumford and
Richard Fleming.
McComis, Jean D.
1932-2009
Published Sunday, March 1, 2009
Funeral for Jean D. McComis, 76, of Bridgeport was Feb. 26 at the First United
Methodist Church in Bridgeport with the Rev. Dana Coker officiating. Burial was
at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
McComis died Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, in Decatur. Born Dec. 31, 1932, in Logan, W.
Va., to Floyd and Myrtle Moulder, she was a retired dispatcher for Acme Brick.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ray McComis, and her
brother, Jackie Moulder. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth McComis, Keith
McComis and wife, Carolyn, David McComis and wife, Brenda, and Randy McComis and
wife, Shelley; brother, Ronnie Moulder; sisters, Maxine Pyck, Gail Reynolds,
Shirley Crawford and Becky Satterfield; grandchildren, Michael McComis,
Stephanie McElroy, Brandon McComis, Jared McComis, Katie McComis, Kristen
McComis, Whitney McComis and Alyssa McComis; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Randy Kleam, Jimmy Meyers, Butch Laxson, Fred Meyers, Ken
Kilpatrick, Jon Northcutt, Larry VanHoose and Dale Camp. Honorary pallbearers
were Bobby Brazier, Pat Oates, Jerry Patridge and Charlie Grill. Donations may
be given to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, Bridgeport.
McEntire, James Verland 'Mack'
1930-2009
Published Thursday, April 23, 2009
Funeral for James Verland "Mack" McEntire, 78, of Boyd, was April 21
at the First Baptist Church in Boyd with burial at Boyd Cemetery. The Rev.
Darryl Hatley officiated.
McEntire died Saturday, April 18 , 2009, in Boyd. Born in Comanche, Okla., Aug.
13,1930, he was raised by his stepfather and mother, Ira and Mytrle Hendrix. He
married Mytrle "Dot" Viola McKinney Feb. 18, 1950, in Fort Worth. He
was a member of the First Baptist Church and owned Mack's Furniture and Carpet,
both in Boyd. Pallbearers were Jason Edwards, Jonas McEntire, Dusty Mayhue,
Jeremmy McEntire, Derek Mayhue and Kent Spencer. Honorary pallbearers were
Jerred McEntire, Bryce Rodgers, Blake Rodgers and Kaidyn Mayhue. He is survived
by his wife; son, Jerry McEntire and wife, Carolyn, of Boyd; daughters, Diane
Edwards, Sheila Mayhue and husband, Jeff, and Shelly Rodgers, all of Boyd; eight
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Eastwood and husband,
Don, of Azle, Sue Jackson and husband, Jackie, of Jacksboro; and other
relatives.
McGlaun, Charlie Ann
1930-2009
Published Sunday, March 1, 2009
Funeral for Charlie Ann McGlaun, 78, of Newark was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday,
Feb. 28, at Newark Church of Christ with Mike Boaldin officiating. Burial was to
follow at 2 p. m. at the Meredith Camp Grounds Cemetery in Athens.
McGlaun died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 11, 1930, in Detroit,
Texas, to Charlie L. and Annie Stanley, she had a travel business in Belize. She
made flower arrangements and jewelry and taught vocational courses in flower
arranging and computer science at Tarrant County Junior College at the age of
75. She was a member of the Newark Church of Christ. She was preceded in death
by three brothers, Earl, Raymond and Carl Stanley. She is survived by three
daughters, Shelley McGlaun, Melissa Stratton of Dallas and Holly Hayworth of
Ponder; son, Casey McGlaun and wife, Liz, of Lone Camp; six grandchildren,
Clarke Lewis, Carly, Caitlin and Chloe McGlaun, Cole Spann and Caly Hayworth; a
great-granddaughter, Riley Grace Lewis; and a sister, Linda Stanley of Bonham.
Pallbearers were to be Kelly Tibbels, Cole Spann, Ed Jolley, Jeff Bue, Tom Long
and Jerry Lee.
McGuire, Carol Ray
1939-2009
Published Sunday, April 12, 2009
Funeral for Carol Ray McGuire, 69, of Chico was April 9 at Hawkins Funeral
Chapel in Bridgeport with the Rev. Forrest Gibbs officiating. Burial followed at
Olive Branch Cemetery. A memorial service will be at 3 p. m. Thursday, April 16
at Northwoods Presbyterian Church in Houston.
McGuire died Monday, April 6, 2009, in Chico. Born July 27, 1939, in Chico to
Brady and Hazel McGuire, he attended Kilgore Junior College and Sam Houston
State University and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. As a pilot in the
Marine Corps, he flew A4s with the VMA 225. He worked for Braniff International
for 17 years, flying the Electra, 727s, 747s and the Concord. He also was a
pilot for Piedmont Airlines, flying 727s and the Fokker, and U. S. Airways,
flying 737s. He retired at the age of 51. He was preceded in death by a son,
Mark Douglas McGuire. He is survived by his wife, Barbara King McGuire of Chico;
daughters, Amanda Jones and husband, Lewis, of Joplin, Mo., and Miranda Lee
Owens and husband, Rik, of Phoenix, Ariz. ; grandchildren, Paula, Rachel and
Maryella; brother, Jerry McGuire of Chico; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
McKeever, Evelena
1919-2009
Published Thursday, November 19, 2009
Funeral for Evelena McKeever, 90, of Chico is 2 p. m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at
Hawkins Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Randall officiating. Burial will
follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
McKeever died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 24, 1919, to Ben and
Myrtle Edge Boner in Decatur, she married Elmer William McKeever Aug. 14, 1937,
in Decatur. She was a housewife and a member of the Living Word Assembly of God
Church in Alvord. She was preceded in death by her husband; grandson, Dennis
McKeever; and brothers, Hubert, John and Weed Boner. She is survived by her
sons, Raymond McKeever and wife, Reba, of Paradise, Lee Roy McKeever and wife,
Jean, of Chico and Jerry McKeever and wife, Mary, of Chico; grandchildren,
Connie Johnson and husband, Carl, Tony McKeever and wife, Mary, Delinda Buckner
and husband, Kenny, Pam Cayce and husband, Rodney, Jeff McKeever and wife,
Cherie, Johnny McKeever and wife, Pam, Rick McKeever and wife, Krista and Tammy
Pryor and husband, Kenny; 19 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren; brother, O.W. "Bus" Boner of Decatur; and
numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers will be Tony, Rick,
Johnny and Jeff McKeever, Carl Johnson, Randall Buckner, Kenny Pryor and Rodney
Cayce.
McVey, Jimmie David
1943-2009
Published Sunday, November 29, 2009
Memorial service for Jimmie David McVey, 65, of Granbury is 3 p. m. Saturday,
Dec. 5, at Granbury First United Methodist Church. His body was donated to
Southwestern Medical Science for research.
McVey died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Dec. 28, 1943, in Santa
Fe, N. M., he married Marolyn Krabbe Sept. 2, 1967. He received a master's
degree in music education from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S. D.,
and taught music and led marching bands in Chico, Wilson, Yuma, Colo., Kadoka,
S. D., and Rapid City, S. D., for more than 25 years. He played the French horn
with the Trinity Symphony in Fort Worth. Along the way, he earned a second
master's in counseling from the University of North Texas and worked with
children at Nettie Baccus Elementary in Granbury for 16 years. He was preceded
in death by his stepsister, Nancy Wickham. He is survived by his wife;
daughters, Tia and Dionne McVey of Allen, and Regan King and husband, Paul, of
Granbury; mother, Wilda Black of Spokane, Wash. sisters, Reba Bowman of
Blackwell, Okla., Carla Dedera and husband, Joe, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and
Verna Curry and husband, Dale, of Seattle; stepbrother, Bill Greaser and wife,
Melanie, of Amarillo; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials may be
made to Brandon's Hope collaboration with Granbury First United Methodist Church
and Nettie Baccus Elementary School.
Meadows, Colleen Anne
1945-2009
Published Sunday, May 17, 2009
Memorial service for Colleen Anne Meadows, 63, of Colleyville will be at noon
Tuesday, May 19, at St. Laurence Episcopal Church in Southlake, with a luncheon
following the service. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Monday at Bluebonnet
Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville.
Meadows died Saturday, May 9, 2009. Born Aug. 29, 1945, in Brownwood to Mildred
and Jack Waddell, she graduated from Richland High School in 1963 and from the
University of Texas at Arlington. She was a community volunteer and was a member
of the North East Tarrant County Arts League, Supporters of the Shelter, Legacy
of Women Committee, United Way of Tarrant County, board of directors of the
Women's Shelter, board of directors of the American Heart Association, Harris
Methodist HEB Hospital and Women's advisory board, Harris Methodist HEB Hospital
event board and Colleyville Women's Club. She is survived by her husband,
Charles David Meadows; mother of Granbury; daughters, Julie Muehlstein and
husband, Aaron, of Decatur and Jennifer Culpepper of Benbrook; stepsons, David
E. Meadows of Dallas and Martin Meadows of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; sisters, Judy
Lambert and husband, Thom, of Decatur and Mary Spencer of Granbury; brother,
David Waddell of Hurst; grandchildren, Garrett, Grayson and Marissa Muehlstein
and Asa and Adin Culpepper; as well as nephews, nieces and cousins. Memorials
may be sent to SafeHaven Tarrant County, http://www.
safehaventc. org
Melanson, Leo G.
1942-2009
Published Thursday, June 25, 2009
Memorial service for Leo G. Melanson, 66, of Pompano Beach, Fla., was June 22 in
Pompano Beach.
Melanson died Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Born Nov. 4, 1942, in Fall River, Mass.,
to Henri Melanson and Irene Audet, he was a member of the Lion's Club, served as
the district committee chairman and received numerous awards, including the
Melvin Jones Award, the Millard B. Conklin Crusader Award for Lionism and the
Distinguished Service Award. He was acknowledged as Lion of the Year more than
once and earned recognition from the Lion's Club International president in
2002-2003. He was an auctioneer and antique appraiser, and he assisted in
organizing fundraising events for several national charities. He also raised
money for local nonprofit organizations including the Wise County Heritage
Museum in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Brown Melanson of Pompano
Beach, formerly of Decatur; son, Keith Melanson of Boca Raton, Fla. ; sister,
Jean Lavigne of Midland, Conn. ; brother, Roger Melanson of West Port, Mass. ;
eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Methvin, Margie Mae
1934-2009
Published Sunday, June 7, 2009
Graveside service for Margie Mae Methvin, 75, of Rhome was June 1 at Restland
Memorial Park in Dallas.
Methvin died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Decatur. Born April 28, 1934, in
Decatur to William and Freida Pitts, she was a dispatcher for Texas Instruments.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny D. Methvin; son, Griff Methvin and wife,
Alicia; sisters, Faye Reed and husband, Gene, of Decatur, Billie Oldham and
husband, David, of Watauga, Jean Warren of Boyd and Carolyn Karr and husband,
Dave, of Faith; grandsons, James and Allan; and numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Metzner, Mildred Marie McGlumphy
1915-2009
Published Thursday, May 14, 2009
Memorial service for Mildred Marie McGlumphy Metzner, 93, of Newark is at 5 p.
m. Thursday, May 14, at Sage Meadow Church in Justin with the Rev. Bryan
Hendricks officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p. m. Thursday at the
church.
Metzner died Saturday, May 9, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 12, 1915, in
Claysville, Pa., to Leo and Alta Pearl (Sprowls) McGlumphy, she graduated from
Claysville High School in 1933. She was the retired owner and operator of
Mildred's Beauty Shop. She was a member of the Canyon Lake United Methodist
Church, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by
her husband, William Charles Metzner; granddaughter, Hannah Nicole Woods; and
sisters, Delores Sanes and Virginia Rettinger. She is survived by her daughter,
Tracie Windsor of Newark; grandsons, Rick Woods Jr. and wife, Sarah, and Chad
Woods; granddaughter, Shena Gerreck and husband, Rick; great-grandsons, Kaleb
Belcher, Rickey Woods III, Bailey Belcher, Justin Woods and Cole Gerreck;
great-granddaughters, Tabitha Woods, Kayla Woods, Macey Gerreck and Kaylie
Gerreck.
Meyer, Vincent Louis Patrick
2009
Published Sunday, April 5, 2009
Graveside service for Vincent Louis Patrick Myer, infant son of Justin and
Haleigh Meyer of Rhome, was April 2 at Boyd Cemetery with Randall Easter
officiating.
Meyer was born March 28, 2009, and died March 29, 2009. He is survived by his
parents; grandparents, Fred and Lori Meyer of Boyd, Josh and Barbara Baldree of
Rhome and Troy and Lawana Morrison of Lake Tawakoni; as well as aunts, uncles
and cousins.
Miller, Raleigh Wayne
1946-2009
Published Sunday, July 19, 2009
Funeral for Raleigh Wayne Miller, 62, of Decatur was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday,
July 18, 2009, at the Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with Dr. Bill
Hughes officiating. Burial was to follow the service at Pleasant Grove Cemetery
No. 1. Visitation was to be held from 1 p. m. to 2 p. m. prior to the service.
Miller died Thursday, July 16, 2009. Born Nov. 1, 1946, in Decatur to Jesse
Coleman "J.C." and Lillian Opal (Beall) Miller, he married Linda Carol
Shaw Dec. 31, 1986, in Hurst. He retired from Reltec in Bedford as a software
engineer and served in the U. S. Airforce. He was preceded in death by his
brother, Mike Miller. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Michael Coleman
Miller and wife, Amy, of Silver Springs, Md., and Charles Christian Miller of
Dallas; two grandchildren, Anna and Carter Miller of Silver Springs. Pallbearers
were to be Bruce Malcolm, Butch Wilkerson, Phil Babcock, Phil Haynes, Dave Miles
and Kevin Bramlett. Honorary pallbearers were to be Mike Watts and Jerry Lee.
Mills, James D.
1957-2009
Published Sunday, December 6, 2009
Memorial service for James D. Mills, 52, of Bridgeport was to be 4 p. m.
Saturday, Dec. 5, at Central Fellowship church in Decatur.
Mills died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born June 30, 1957, in El
Campo to Lonnie and Norma Jean (Pitts) Mills, he was a retired truck driver and
a member of Central Fellowship church in Decatur. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Howard Mills, and a brother-in-law, Richard Thomas. He is survived by
his wife, Kathy Mills; daughters, Khristi Hardee of Bowie; grandchildren, Katie
Mullen, Destinee Hardee, Reagan Hardee, Stetson Wahlstrom and Levi Wahlstrom;
stepmother, Rosemary Mills of Paradise; brother, Tom Mills and wife, Kelly, of
Lake Bridgeport; sister, Carla Thomas of Chico.
Mills, James Lloyd ‘Buddy’
1938-2009
Published Thursday, July 23, 2009
Graveside service for James Lloyd "Buddy" Mills, 70, of Decatur is 10
a. m. Thursday, July 23, at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6:30 to
8 p. m. Wednesday at Clement-Keel Funeral Home in Gainesville.
Mills died Monday, July 20, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 17, 1938, in Denton to
James and Thelma (Sexton) Mills, he married Anna Cook July 16, 1960, in Ardmore,
Okla. He worked for the U. S. Postal Service for more than 40 years before
retiring. He was preceded in death by his sister, Darlene Hamlin. He is survived
by his wife, Anna Mills of Decatur; sons, Tom B. and Dee Ann Mills of
Weatherford, Kirk and Breigh Mills of Gainesville and Derek Mills of Bowie;
daughter, Kathy Meyer of Iowa Park; grandchildren, Autumn Middlebrooks, McKenzi
Blount, Kaleb Meyer, Kollin Meyer, Kylie Mills, Kolbin Mills, Reece Mills and
Mason Mills; great-grandchildren, Trenton Blount, Kendall Meyer and Avery
Middlebrook. His grandsons were to serve as pallbearers.
Mills, William 'Billy'
1961-2009
Published Sunday, May 24, 2009
Funeral for William "Billy" Mills, 47, of Rhome is at 2 p. m. Sunday,
May 24, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Boyd with the Rev. David E. Mills
officiating. Burial will follow at Aurora Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6
to 8 p. m. Saturday.
Mills died Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 10, 1961, in Indio,
Calif., to Ervin and Pauline (Richards) Mills, he was a construction worker. He
was preceded in death by his father, his niece, Jenna Mills, and a cousin, Kari
Sue Scott. He is survived by his mother, Polly Ferguson of Comanche, Okla. ; a
sister, Donna Bond, of Comanche, Okla. ; brothers, David Mills, and wife, Kerry,
of Rhome, Bobby Mills and wife, Aundrea, of Haltom City, Tim Mills of Comanche,
Okla. ; nephews, Steven Bond, Travis Bond and wife, Cassie, Nathan Bond, Ronnie
Mills and wife, Tiffany, Halston Mills and Tanner Mills; nieces, Ronette Stewart
and husband, Scottlan, and Tara Mills; a great-nephew, Daemon Bond;
great-nieces, Kaili Mills and Skyler Stewart; and numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins. Pallbearers were to be Bobby Mills, Tim Mills, Ronnie Mills, Halston
Mills, Randy Thompson and Don Richards. Honorary pallbearers were Rodney File
and Randall Thompson.
Mobley, Kyle
1971-2009
Published Thursday, August 27, 2009
Memorial service for Kyle Mobley, 38, of Decatur was Aug. 25 at Bluebonnet Hills
Memorial Chapel.
Mobley died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, in Dallas. Born Aug. 11, 1971, in Garland to
Jim and Emmy Mobley, he received a bachelor of arts degree from Southern
Methodist University in 1998 and was attending law school at Texas Wesleyan
University at the time of his death. He had dogs and horses and was a World
Champion in Youth Western Pleasure at the Paint Horse World Show in 1988. He
also enjoyed sports. He is survived by his parents of Decatur; brother, Kenny
Mobley and wife, Vicky, of Grapevine, and their children, Conrad and McKenna.
Memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation, http://www.
liverfoundation. org
Montgomery, Vivian Margaret
1916-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Graveside service for Vivian Margaret Montgomery, 93, of Decatur is 10:30 a. m.
Thursday, Oct. 22, at Oaklawn Cemetery. The Rev. Ken May will officiate.
Montgomery died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Decatur. Born Feb. 15, 1916, in
Montague County to William and Matilda (Weinman) Hachtel, she was a homemaker.
She married Marion H. Montgomery Dec. 27, 1939, in Decatur. She was preceded in
death by her husband; a stepdaughter, Emma Faye Robinson; three brothers,
Albert, Marvin and Melvin Hachtel; and a sister, Flora Branch. She is survived
by two sons, M. H. Montgomery and Dalton Montgomery and wife, Sharon, all of
Decatur; grandchildren, Angie Browning and husband, Sean, Chad, Clay and Allison
Montgomery, all of Decatur; great-grandchildren, Cade, Morgan, Payton, Hayden
and Zayne Montgomery; a sister, Clara Doyle of Slidell; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Moody, Kara LeAnn
1972-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Funeral for Kara LeAnn Moody, 37, of Olney was Oct. 20 at Jones Family Funeral
Home. Burial followed at Jim Ned Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Williams officiated.
Born June 30, 1972, in Big Spring, Moody died Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in Olney.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Donnie Moody; grandmother, Pauline
Shultz; and grandfather, Bud Moody. She is survived by her parents, Rual Moody
of Levelland and Carolyn Elder of San Antonio; brothers, Keith Moody of
Bridgeport, Kirby Moody of Sundown and Kim Sweatt of Odessa; sisters, Kayla
Harris of Bridgeport, Keri Love of Levelland and Krystal Gilmer of Sundown; and
13 nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Nate Moody, Kalob Moody, Logan Moody,
Kurtis Moody, Dakota Moody and Kaide Moody.
Moody, Logan Bradley
2005-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Funeral for Logan Bradley Moody, 4, of Chico was Oct. 6 at the First United
Methodist Church in Decatur with the Revs. Johnny Irish and Roy Spore
officiating. Burial was at Paradise Cemetery.
Logan died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. He was born March 25, 2005, in Grapevine to
Lance and Shanna (Trow) Moody. He is survived by his parents of Chico; sisters,
Taylor and Jayden Moody; grandparents, Tim and Lynda Trow of Decatur, Gail and
Harold Read of Bridgeport and Henry Moody of Austin; great-grandparents, Inez
Lee of Bridgeport, Eileen Johnson of Ryan, Okla., and Laurie Trow of
Minneapolis, Minn. ; and numerous extended family members. Pallbearers were
Brett Roper, Chris Hensley, Eric Huston, Leslie McConnell, Brad Roberson and
Chris Walsh.
Moody, Nona Pearl
1922-2009
Published Thursday, January 22, 2009
Funeral for Nona Pearl Moody, 86, of Chico was Jan. 20 at Jones Family Funeral
Home Chapel with Danny Russell and Marvin Ellis officiating. Burial was at Jim
Ned Cemetery.
Moody died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Dec. 5, 1922, to William
R. and Hattie Boswell in Wichita Falls, she married Louis Moody July 22, 1939.
She sewed, played dominoes and cards and fished. She lived on a farm most of her
life and was a member of the Church of Christ in Crafton. She was preceded in
death by her husband; three daughters; one brother; two sisters; four grandsons;
and six sons-in-law. She is survived by her children, James Moody, Leon Moody
and wife, Teresa, Thelma Thompson, Nora Hood and husband, Lot, Rosie Thompson
and husband, Jim, Glenn Moody, Doris Jenkins, Sherry Brown, Hattie Hale and
husband, Dale, Gene Moody and wife, Regina, Dale Moody, Shorty Moody and wife,
Myra, Nancy McCasland and husband, Mike, and Carandy Guinn and husband, Johnny;
a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and
many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Jimmy Ellis, Donnie Grooms, Eddie
Cowley, Johnny Clifton, Johnny Monroe and Jimmy Counts.
Mooney, Daniel Ingram, Jr.
1948-2009
Published Sunday, April 5, 2009
Memorial service for Daniel Ingram Mooney Jr., 60, of Decatur will be 10 a. m.
Saturday, April 11, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roy Spore
officiating.
Mooney died Thursday, April 2, 2009, in Decatur. Born Jan. 1, 1948, in Decatur,
to Daniel and Ruth (Hopson) Mooney Sr., he married Cheryle Cook Jan. 14, 1969,
and was married 39 years at her death April 6, 2008. He married Mary Elizabeth
Johnson Feb. 14, 2009. He served in the United States Army and the United States
Marines during the Vietnam War. He worked at Lockheed-Martin Aviation for 28
years as an aviation electrician, and he was a member of Wise County Veterans'
Group, Sons of Confederate Veterans, National Rifle Association and the First
United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Glenn Scott
Cook and wife, Kayla, of Abilene, Daniel Antonio (Tony) Mooney and wife, Paula,
and Brian Sean Mooney, both of Decatur; a daughter, Billie Jean Cochran and
husband, Josh, of Decatur; six grandchildren, Keenan, Brittany, Tana and Tamara
Cook and Conner and Devin Mooney; and a great-grandchild, Kinsley Young.
Moore, Jayden Ray
2008-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
Funeral for Jayden Ray Moore, 1, of Rhome was to be at 3 p. m. Wednesday, Sept.
16, at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth with burial at Laurel Land
Memorial Park. Visitation was to be from 1 to 3 p. m. Wednesday.
Moore died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. He was born Jan. 27, 2008, to Heather Moore
and Junior Gomez. He is survived by his parents; brother, Giovanni Austin Moore;
grandparents, Sue Snyder, Scott and Laura Moore and Arturo Gomez Sr. ;
great-grandmothers, Regina Snyder, Nuna Moore and Judy Hernandez; uncle, Sam
Moore; aunts, Mackenzie Moore, Rolla Moore and Delaney Moore; and other family
members.
Moore, Katherine
1936-2009
Published Sunday, August 30, 2009
Funeral for Katherine Moore, 72, of Sunset is at 2 p. m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at
Hawkins Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Autry officiating. Burial is at West
Bridgeport Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p. m. Saturday.
Moore died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Sunset. Born Sept. 19, 1936, in Paradise
to Frederick Carl and Dessie Irene (Jones) Lemme, she was a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Billy J. Moore; two brothers, Melvin and Earl
Limme; and a sister, Louise Dickenson. She is survived by her daughters, Karen
Moore of Sunset and Brenda Moore and husband, Buddy, of Vashti; grandchildren,
Nicci, Joe and Dani; brother, W. J. Lemme and wife, Shirley, of Fort Worth; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Graylie Linne, William J. Lemme II,
Fred Dickenson, Ronald Whitson, Chris McDade and Lonnie McDade III.
Moorman, Leslie Ben
1939-2009
Published Sunday, June 7, 2009
Memorial service for Leslie Ben Moorman, 69, of Denison was to be at 10:30 a. m.
Saturday, June 6, at Grace Bible Church in Sherman with the Rev. George Cline
officiating.
Moorman died Sunday, May 31, 2009, in Durant. Born Aug. 14, 1939, in Denton to
Leslie Ewing Moorman and Mary Evelyn Burdette Moorman, he grew up in Argyle and
attended Denton High School before entering the U. S. Navy, where he served on
the U. S. S. Shay and Shangri-la. He continued his father's business of paint
and wallcovering until he retired in 2003. He attended the University of North
Texas-Denton and Richland College-Richardson and studied horticulture and
landscape design. He worked in his garden and was active in the Grace Bible
Church in Sherman. He is survived by his wife, Marilynn Mitchell-Moorman;
daughter, Tracy Lynn Brown and husband, Roger, of Decatur; son, James Leslie
Moorman and wife, Sharon, of Garland; stepdaughter, Pamela Byers-Smith and
husband, Aaron, of Frisco; former wife, Mary Cantu of Decatur; and
grandchildren, Dodge, Sam, Jessica, Mason, Madalyn, Christopher and Weston Lee.
Memorials may be made to Grace Bible Church, 4670 North Loy Lake Road, Sherman,
TX, 75090.
Morgan, Thelma Joy
1943-2009
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009
A private memorial service will be held for Thelma Joy Morgan, 65, of Decatur.
Morgan died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, in Decatur. Born Dec. 16, 1943, in Fort
Worth to Carney and Francis (Touchstone) Stewart, she was a home health
attendant. She was a member of the Holiness Church of Jesus Christ. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Morgan, in 2003 and two sisters. She is
survived by her daughter, Teresa Hughes of Louisiana; sons, Troy Morgan and
wife, Toya, of San Angelo and Thomas Morgan and wife, Linda, of Fort Worth;
eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Morris, Charles Allan, Jr.
1955-2009
Published Sunday, April 26, 2009
Services for Charles Allan Morris Jr., 53, of San Antonio will be held at a
later date in Slidell.
Morris died Sunday, April 19, 2009, in San Antonio. He was born July 21, 1955,
in Denton to Charles and Gina Morris. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Morris;
parents; two stepdaughters; brother, Mark Morris; sister, Carol Johnston; and
two stepgrandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society or Cal
Farleys Boys Ranch.
Morris, Grant Carlisle, Jr.
1953-2009
Published Thursday, May 7, 2009
Funeral for Grant Carlisle Morris Jr., 55, of Decatur was May 5 at
Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Boyd with the Rev. Roland Hodge officiating.
Morris died Friday, May 1, 2009, in Decatur. Born June 30, 1953, in Dallas to
Grant Carlisle and Monnie Dee (Knott) Morris, he was a painter. He is survived
by his sons, Timothy Grant Morris and wife, Karen, of Colorado Springs, Colo.,
Grant Carlisle Morris III and wife, Jennifer, of Lindsay, Okla., and Jason
Daniel Morris of Decatur; two granddaughters, Freyja May Morris and Kayla Raine
Morris; sisters, Barbara Plunk and Carlene Fonseca; brother, David Morris; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Morris, Wanda Fay McClure
1933-2009
Published Sunday, November 8, 2009
Funeral for Wanda Fay McClure Morris, 76, of De Queen, Ark., was Nov. 5 at
Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Van Ledbetter officiating. Graveside service
was Nov. 6 at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Morris died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in De Queen. Born June 24, 1933, in Decatur to
Samuel Carson and Ola B. Caraway McClure, she was a homemaker. She was a member
of De Queen Church of Christ, served as president and vice president of the
Sunshine E. H. C. Club and was past president of the County Extension Homemakers
Club. She cooked, entertained and listened to bluegrass music. She was preceded
in death by her husband of 52 years, Joe Morris, in 2007 and her brothers, Jimmy
Lee and Kenneth McClure. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Lee Morris and wife,
Kimberly, of Richmond and Don Kevin Morris and wife, Heather, of De Queen;
daughter, Brenda Kimbro and husband, Van, of Dallas; grandchildren, Ryan, Kelli,
Jeff, Amy, Beth, Haley and Jesse; brothers, Sam B. McClure and Bobby McClure of
Decatur, Eddie McClure of Bowie and Jerry Joe McClure of Oregon; sisters, Lou
Neally of Yantis and Sherry Minton of Graford; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Morrow, Glinn Edward
1926-2009
Published Thursday, July 2, 2009
Funeral for Glinn Edward Morrow, 83, of Chico was to be at 10 a. m. Wednesday,
July 1, at the Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with the Rev. Ronnie
Morrow officiating. Burial was to follow at Cumby Cemetery.
Funeral for Glinn Edward Morrow, 83, of Chico was to be at 10 a. m. Wednesday,
July 1, at the Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with the Rev. Ronnie
Morrow officiating. Burial was to follow at Cumby Cemetery. Morrow died Sunday,
June 28, 2009, in Chico. Born March 10, 1926, in Elmore, Okla., to Vester and
Myrtle (Cantwell) Morrow, he served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He
married Betty Wallace April 12, 1950, in Bridgeport and was a retired
maintenance man for Chico ISD and a member of the Chico Church of Christ. He was
preceded in death by a daughter, Sherlyn Hale; five brothers; and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife; sons, Ronnie Morrow and wife, Jelaine, of Kountze
and Joe Morrow and wife, Kathy, of Bridgeport; grandchildren, Shannon Wyler,
Lori Gee, Chad Morrow, Shawnita Lewis, Kim Van Diver and Trent Hale; and several
nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were to be Leon Gee, Chad Morrow, Trent Hale,
Bryan Wyler, Terry Lewis and James Pollard.
Moss, Margaret Elizabeth
1925-2009
Published Thursday, June 11, 2009
Funeral for Margaret Elizabeth Moss, 83, of Fort Worth is at 2 p. m. Thursday,
June 11, at Era Church of Christ in Cooke County with Ben Willingham
officiating. Burial will be at Slidell Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to
8 p. m. Wednesday at Wade Family Funeral Home in Arlington.
Moss died Sunday, June 7, 2009, in Arlington. Born July 15, 1925, in Greenwood
to Hugh and Addie Campbell Rodden, she was the salutatorian of the Slidell High
School class of 1942. She worked at Convair during World War II. She was a
longtime Northside resident, member of the Azle Avenue Church of Christ and
later the Northwest Church of Christ. She was a member of Era Church of Christ
for the last 25 years. She owned and operated a neighborhood grocery store at
Long Avenue and 22nd Street in Fort Worth, and retired as a secretary in the
Fort Worth ISD administration office. She and her husband, Wayne, moved to Rocky
Ridge Ranch near Slidell. She was preceded in her death by her brother, John
Rodden. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Moss; son, Jimmy Moss and wife,
Gina; sister-in-law, Faye Rodden; granddaughters, Julie Moss, Jana Moss Palacios
and Addison Moss; grandson, Reagin Moss; and great-grandson, Sebastian Pollard.
Memorials may be made to Era Church of Christ or Christ Haven in Keller.
Moss, Thomas 'T.A.'
1928-2009
Published Sunday, January 25, 2009
Funeral for Thomas "T.A." Moss, 80, of Decatur was to be at 2 p. m.
Saturday, Jan. 24, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steven
Bernard officiating. Burial was to be at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Moss died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, in Decatur. Born March 4, 1928, in Holiday
to Ira Wenton and Birdie Caroline (Kribbs) Moss, he married Bonnie Louise Tucker
in Henrietta Aug. 26, 1957. He was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in
death by four brothers, one sister and granddaughter, Hannah Buggar. He is
survived by his wife; daughters, Deanna Melson and husband, Johnny, of Decatur,
Gladys Smith and husband, Robert, of Decatur, Deborah Franklin and husband,
Andy, of Boonesville, Patricia Billington and husband, Jerry, of Decatur, Sarah
Wise and husband, Johnny, of Sunset and Katherine Buggar and husband, Brent, of
Decatur; son, Danny Grant and wife, Charlotte, of Decatur; 20 grandchildren; 23
great-grandchildren; and sister, Helen Dennis.
Moss, Tobi Warner, Sr.
1982-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Funeral for Tobi Warner Moss Sr., 26, of Briar was Sept. 24 at First Baptist
Church in Boyd with Mark Autry officiating.
Moss died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, in Gainesville. Born Dec. 2, 1982, in Decatur
to Patrick and Debbie (Moss) Cordero, he married Jennifer Hickman July 18, 2004,
in Decatur. He worked for Pumco Inc. in Boyd as a field supervisor and was a
member of Greenwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his
great-nephew, Mason Hendrix. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Tobi Moss
Jr., Dylan Castleberry and Jacob Moss; a daughter, Savannah Moss; parents of
Decatur; mother- and father-in-law, Kathy and George Ogle of Chico;
brother-in-law, Gary Blanton of Fort Worth; grandparents, Emory and Litha Moss
of Decatur, Eddie and Shirley Cordero of Bridgeport, Katherin and Bill Hampton
of Quinlan. Pallbearers were R. J. Hayes, Clayton Hendrix, Joshua Hendrix, Ryan
Stamey, James Livingston, Baylen Nanny, Olan Foreman, E. J. Resma, Bobby Yard
and Mark Hendrix.
Moss, Wayne
1922-2009
Published Sunday, July 5, 2009
Funeral for Wayne Moss, 86, of Arlington was June 30 at Era Church of Christ.
Ben Willingham officiated. Burial was at Slidell Cemetery.
Moss died Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Arlington. Born Oct. 15, 1922, in Leo to
Bird and Bertha Burke Moss, he was raised in Slidell and graduated from Slidell
High School. He was a longtime resident of the old North Side in Fort Worth and
worked at General Dynamics for 38 years and Bell Helicopter for four years
before he retired. He moved to Rocky Ridge Ranch where he raised cattle and
operated a weekend recreation ranch for motorcyclists and four-wheelers. He was
preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Margaret Elizabeth Rodden Moss, on
June 7, 2009; sister, Carrie Lou Campbell; and brother, J. R. Moss. He is
survived by a son, Jimmy Moss and wife, Gina, of Arlington; sister-in-law, Faye
Rodden; granddaughters, Julie Moss, Jana Moss Palacios and Addison Moss;
grandson, Reagin Moss; and great-grandson, Sebastian Pollard.
Moss, Willie 'Howard'
1919-2008
Published Thursday, January 1, 2009
Funeral for Willie "Howard" Moss, 89, of Chico was Dec. 24 at Hawkins
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Melvin Clay officiating. Burial was at Cumby
Cemetery.
Moss died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, in Bridgeport. Born Oct. 24, 1919, in Montague
County to George Bradley and Myrtle (Barclay) Moss, he was an oilfield
construction contractor and rancher. He married Charlene Parmer July 13, 1941,
in Chico. He was a 50-year member and past worshipful master of Masonic Lodge
No. 508. He was preceded in death by his wife; daughter-in-law, Jennifer;
brother, George Moss; and sisters, Cora Luther, Edna Reynolds and Sarah Jane
Moss. He is survived by sons Mike Moss and wife, Raye Nell, of Chico and Randy
Moss of Chico; grandchildren, Craig Moss and wife, Leanna, Teresa Mader and
husband, Larry Jr., Kate Cowling and husband, Will, and Blake Moss;
great-grandchildren, Malori and Macie Moss and Mikena and Maley Mader; and
sister, Faye Weatherford. Pallbearers were Craig Moss, Blake Moss, Will Cowling,
Larry Mader Jr., Audie Morris and Charles Luther. Honorary pallbearers were Sue
Beard, Trudy Nicholson, Darlene Luther, Vera Norris, Angel Ritchey, Mattie
McConnell and Frances Hallman.
Munnerlyn, Therese K. ‘Oma’
1921-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Funeral for Therese K. Munnerlyn, 88, of Decatur, formerly of Dallas, was Oct.
19 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dallas. Burial followed at Calvary Hill
Cemetery in Dallas.
Munnerlyn died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in Decatur. Born May 22, 1921, in
Schroberhausen, Germany, she married an American soldier, Don W. Munnerlyn,
after World War II. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dallas, a
gift shop volunteer at St. Pauls Hospital and cooked, played bridge and sewed.
She was known as "Oma" by all of her caregivers. She was preceded in
death by her husband and a son, R.J. "Pete" Munnerlyn. She is survived
by a grandson, Trevor Munnerlyn and wife, Cindy; and great-grandchildren, Ryan
and Kevin Munnerlyn, all of Decatur. Memorials may be made to Solaris Hospice,
2250 S. FM 51, Ste. 400, or a charity of the giver's choice.
Munson, Charles Richard
1939-2009
Published Sunday, November 29, 2009
Visitation for Charles Richard Munson, 70, of Slidell is 2 to 4 p. m. Sunday,
Nov. 29, at the Greenwood Baptist Church.
Munson died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Dallas. Born Aug. 15, 1939, in Claremore,
Okla., to Warren and Nadine Munson, he married Claudette Bennett Nix May 3,
1968. He was a retired electrician and mechanic. He was preceded in death by his
wife and a son, Mark Allen Munson. He is survived by his son, Randy Nix and
wife, Tonya, of Mesquite; daughters, Cheri Harper and husband, Bill, of Killeen,
Karen Moore and husband, Brian, of Slidell and Pamela Nix of Dallas;
grandchildren, Andy, Justin, Amber, Kevin, Dustin, Kaleb and Libby; and
great-grandchildren, Zoie and Halo.
Myers, Walton N.
1911-2009
Published Thursday, December 3, 2009
Funeral for Walton N. Myers, 97, of Denton and formerly of Decatur, is 10:30 a.
m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Louis Horton officiating.
Visitation was to be from 5 to 7 p. m. Wednesday at the Coker-Hawkins Funeral
Home in Decatur.
Myers died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Denton. Born Dec. 29, 1911, to John and
Hattie Smith Myers in Chattanooga, Okla., he married Lillie LaVerne Caraway May
5, 1934, in Marietta, Okla. He was a retired tree service owner and a member of
Immanuel Baptist. He was preceded in death by his wife; brothers, Clyde and
Albert Myers; sister, Cecile Brown; and granddaughters, Holly Shelton and Coleen
Miller. He is survived by his son, David Lee Myers and wife, Carolyn, of
Whitehouse; daughter, Sandy Walk of Denton; grandson, Cody Myers;
great-grandchildren, Dillon Myers, Kristina Sipp and Keri Shelton;
great-great-grandson, Gabriel Shelton; brother, Phillip Myers of Tulia;
sister-in-laws, Betty and Valadee Myers, Helen Spanglo and Ruby Starnes.
Navarro, Maureen
1954-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Graveside service for Maureen Navarro, 54, formerly of Alvord, will be at 1 p.
m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Alvord Cemetery with the Rev. Louis Horton officiating.
Navarro died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Killeen. Born Dec. 21, 1954, in
Alvord to Richard Leonard and Sheila May (Lucas) Stockton, she married Oscar
Navarro in Killeen in 1976. She is survived by her husband; sons, Richard
Stockton and wife, Marcia, of Oklahoma, Jason Stockton and wife, Terri, Steven
Stockton and wife, Alicia and Oscar Wayne Navarro and wife, Emily, all of
Killeen; daughter, Sheila Dickerson and husband, Don, of Indiana; 15
grandchildren; brothers, Jimmy, Ricky and Rusty; and sisters, Kathy, Sharon,
Judy and Nora.
Neill, Y-Reva Dean
1932-2009
Published Thursday, July 9, 2009
Memorial service for Y-Reva Dean Neill, 76, of Bridgeport, was to be at 2 p. m.
Wednesday, July 8, at Jones Family Funeral Home.
Neill died Monday, July 6, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Dec. 4, 1932, to Joseph and
Vivian Reynolds, she enjoyed cooking. She is survived by her husband of 57
years, Russell Neill; son, Danny Neill and wife, Kathy; daughter, Shelia Webb
and husband, Wyatt; grandchildren, Chris Webb and wife, Krista, Joe Webb, Cody
Webb, Melissa Collins and husband, Jim, Kathryn Davis and husband, Nick, and
Russell Neill; and great-grandchildren, William, Alex, Allyson, Josh, Danyelle,
Corey and Sarah.
New, Lena Marie
1922-2009
Published Thursday, December 10, 2009
Funeral for Lena Marie New, 87, of Blue Mound and formerly of Decatur is at 1 p.
m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James
Martin officiating. Burial is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1 in Decatur.
New died Dec. 7, 2009, in Blue Mound. Born Nov. 3, 1922, to James Gross and Coy
Pearl Love New in Wren, Ark., she married Curtis "Buck" Young Sr. Dec.
23, 1939, in Decatur. She was owner-operator of McCullough's Cafe and Marie's
Diner in Fort Worth for 30 years. She also worked at the R. J. Terrell
Restaurant and the Eighter from Decatur Cafe in Decatur. She was preceded in
death by her brother, Loyal New; sisters, Peggy Mabry, Fern Cazzell and Betty
Lou Eason; son, Carl James Young; and daughter, Shelia Joy Moss. She is survived
by her sons, Curtis Roy Young Jr. of Saginaw and Dennis Ray "Dusty"
Young of Blue Mound; daughter, Linda Marie Huggins of Blue Mound; brother, Bobby
New of Springtown; sisters, Marion Eason of Briar and Hazel Sherman of Saginaw;
16 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Newton, E.E.
1927-2009
Published Sunday, January 18, 2009
Graveside service for E. E. Newton, 81, formerly of Decatur, was Jan. 14 at
Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with the Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating.
Newton died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, in Weatherford. Born Oct. 12, 1927, in
Roosevelt, Okla., to Allen and Lela (Dickerson) Newton, he was a retired truck
driver, welder and farmer. He was preceded in death by a wife, Anna Laura
Newton; a son, Carl Newton; daughters, Shirley Ann Bujan and Pamela Faye Newton;
two great-grandsons; four sisters; and two brothers. He is survived by a wife,
Rachel Newton of Decatur; daughters, Toi Bragg of Houston, Ruth Ann Caldwell of
Oklahoma City and Sharon Steel of Moore, Okla. ; son, David Newton of Tecumseh,
Okla. ; grandchildren, Charmaine Franks, Bradley Caddell, Johnny Ward, Laura
Rhine, Julie Downe, Stephanie Struby, Cynthia Bragg, Ashley Smith, Henryetta and
Herman Caldwell, Phillip and Chasity Maynard and Halah, Danielle and Keymares
Grolmoradi.
Nikirk, Alta Lillian
1918-2008
Published Thursday, January 1, 2009
Funeral for Alta Lillian Nikirk, 90, of North Richland Hills, formerly of
Alvord, was Dec. 30 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Alvord with burial in Oaklawn
Cemetery. The Rev. Kevin James Moore officiated.
Nikirk died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in North Richland Hills. Born May 25, 1918,
in Alvord to Virgil and Lillian (Hoffman) Claborn, she was a homemaker. She
married John Henry "Dutch" Nikirk Oct. 2, 1937, in Alvord. She was a
member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter,
Carrie Mae Graham; brother, Victor Claborn; and sister, Wanda McDonald. She is
survived by a daughter, Pat Wallace of North Richland Hills; sons, Pete Nikirk
and wife, Mary, of Houston and Johnny Nikirk and wife, Sandy, of Montgomery; 12
grandchildren, Lisa, Leah, Nathan, Barry, John, Joan, Julie, Tina, Tammie, Toni,
Christopher and Robin; 23 great-grandchildren; a brother, V. M. Claborn; two
sisters, Irene Watts and Naoma Youngblood; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Vernon Hardee, Ray Shipley, Bobby Watts, Roy Peyton, Steve
Johnson and Mike Watts.
Norris, Eula Mae
1931-2009
Published Thursday, March 4, 2009
Funeral for Eula Mae Norris, 77, of Paradise was to be at 2 p. m. Wednesday,
March 4, at the First Baptist Church in Paradise with the Rev. Matt Edwards
officiating. Burial was to be at Paradise Cemetery.
Norris died Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Paradise. Born June 6, 1931, in Kensing to
Kelly Marvin and Velma Pearl (Kelso) McKinney, she married Manuel Wayne Norris
May 16, 1949, in Fort Worth. She was a retired fabric production supervisor and
a member of the First Baptist Church in Paradise. She was preceded in death by
her husband in 2002; a son, Curtis Wayne Norris; an infant son; and a sister,
Cleo Barber King. She is survived by her daughters, Connie Turner and husband,
Mark, of Euless and Patricia Coates and husband, Donald, of Fort Worth; son,
Jimmy Norris and wife, Valerie, of Aurora; grandchildren, Dodie, Chad, David,
John, Markus, Brian, Corey and Amber; and several great-grandchildren, nieces
and nephews. Pallbearers were to be Hershel Stinnett, Brian Donath, David Cobb,
Chad Coates, David Coates and Rob Mabra.
Norris, Harold Joe, Sr.
1937-2009
Published Sunday, July 12, 2009
Funeral for Harold Joe Norris Sr., 71, of Decatur was to be at 10 a. m.
Saturday, July 11, at the Rhome Assembly of God Church with David Lynn Bruce
officiating. Burial was to follow at Aurora Cemetery.
Norris died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 28, 1937, in Decatur
to Joseph Briton and Hattie Mae (Roberts) Norris, he married Charlene Hopper
Nov. 2, 1956, in Rhome. He retired in 1999 as lead man in the maintenance
department at International Paper in Fort Worth after 45 years of service. He
was preceded in death by his sisters, Mattie Irene James, Genivea Pauline Ware,
Betty Joe Norris, Juanita Fay Idell, Lottie Mae Cornstubble, Elsie Fay Brownlee
and Lorene Dunn, and brothers, Joseph B. Norris and Houston Norris. He is
survived by his wife; daughters, Larenda Phelps and husband, Lee, of Fort Worth,
Rebecca Stephenson and husband, Ken, of Fort Worth and Bobbie Laing and husband,
Michael, of Richardson; son, Harold Joe Norris Jr. and wife, Becky, of Decatur;
grandchildren, Michael Phelps, April Duke, Bill Shea, Melanie Phelps, Angela and
Jeremy Timmons, Natalie Stephenson, Kylisa Taylor and Karleigh Norris, Cameron
and William Laing; and great-grandchildren, Aiden and Sean Duke, Greg Shea, and
Logan and Lucas Laing. Pallbearers were to be Michael Phelps, Jeremy Timmons,
Brian Duke, Josh Schreiner, Kenneth Barrow and Ronnie Wright. Honorary
pallbearer is Bill Shea.
Olvera, Tina May
1960-2009
Published Thursday, July 30, 2009
Funeral for Tina May Olvera, 48, of Fort Worth was July 27 at Biggers Funeral
Chapel. Burial was at Hog Branch Cemetery in Wise County.
Olvera died Thursday, July 23, 2009, in Fort Worth. She was born Aug. 9, 1960,
in Fort Worth to Theodore Hecke and Irene Castillo. She is survived by her
husband, Daniel Olvera; sons, Kenneth Wayne Allgood, Austin Diego Olvera, Carlos
Olvera and Walter Olvera; daughter, Kristina Irene Olvera; granddaughters,
Brooklyn Nicole Allgood and Destiny Olvera; mother and husband, Lupe; sisters,
Dora James and husband, Michael, Sandy Miller and husband, Mickey, Teresa Heeter
and husband, Jack, Kathy Austin and husband, Clint, Monnie Cozby and husband,
Alvin, Edith Stieber and husband, Mike, and LouAnn Rodriguez and husband,
Ishmael; brothers, Tony Castillo, Paul Castillo and wife, Kris, and Michael
Castillo; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Otis, Edward James
1917-2009
Published Thursday, August 20, 2009
A private memorial service for Edward James Otis, 91, of Decatur will be held at
a later date.
Otis died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Oct. 30, 1917, in Bronyx, N.
Y., to Ralph and Alice (Faulkner) Otis, he was an elevator mechanic for the City
of New York. He married Grace Bradley Jan. 10, 1937. He served in the U. S. Navy
during World War II and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the St.
Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia
Czechowicz and husband, Edward, of Boyd; Bradley Otis of Hobe Sound, Fla. ; and
a sister, Alice Parlpyano of Tampa, Fla.
Pacheco, Graciela
2009
Published Thursday, April 2, 2009
Graveside service for Graciela Pacheco, newborn daughter or Eulojio and Brenda
(Martinez) Pacheco, of Decatur, was March 31 at Oaklawn Cemetery with Juan Rodas
officiating.
Pacheco born and died March 28, 2009, in Fort Worth. She is survived by her
parents; brother, Gabriel Pacheco; sister, Genoveva Pacheco; grandparents, Juan
and Bertha Martinez and Candelario and Juana Pacheco; great-grandmother,
Guadapupe Lira of San Antonio; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Padilla, Nancy
1967-2009
Published Thursday, September 3, 2009
Graveside service for Nancy Padilla, 42, of Decatur is 10 a. m. Friday, Sept. 4,
at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel.
Padilla died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 12, 1967, in Dallas to
Johnie Junior and Carolyn Kay (Denman) Brenem, she graduated from Trent High
School in 1985. She married Ron Padilla March 1, 1997, in Merkel. She was a
member of the Tabernacle of David. She was involved in youth ministry in
Bridgeport and street ministry in Dallas. She was preceded in death by her
parents. She is survived by her husband; daughters, Shanna Green and husband,
Tony, of Chico and Alyssa Ekberg of San Angelo; sister, Marcalinda Centner and
husband, Ed, of Merkel; brother, Joey Brenem and wife, Nancy, of West Virginia;
grandchildren, Eva, Savanah and Evan; and several nieces and nephews.
Park, Billy ‘Daddy Bill’
1932-2009
Published Sunday, December 27, 2009
Funeral for Billy "Daddy Bill" Park, 77, of Boyd was Dec. 23 at
Trinity Baptist Church in Boyd with the Rev. John Stocks officiating. Burial was
at Boyd Cemetery.
Park died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Dallas. Born Oct. 14, 1932, in Quanah to
Grover and Helen (Wheeler) Park, he owned Park Glass and Glazing. He served in
the U. S. Navy during World War II. He married Freddie Tyler June 13, 1953. He
was preceded in death by his wife; brother, Leo Park; and sisters, Geneva
Largent and Vivian Kelley. He is survived by his daughters, Rhonda Tyler of
Kaufman, Brenda Fowler and husband, Paul, of West Point, Miss., Billy Walker and
husband, Micky, of Carrollton and Senita Peck and husband, Larry, of Dallas;
grandchildren, David, Jerry, Michael, Nolita, Larry, Ashley, Michael Jr., and
Heather; great-grandchildren, Devon, Dustin, Cheyenne, Kyle, Brandon, Makayla,
Adam and Ridge; sisters, Jo Ann Thurman and Gearldine Burkhart, both of Electra,
and Mary Brashears of Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were
David Pool, Clifton Pool, Tim Rutledge, Rusty Harpole, Kent Hardcastle, Mark
Tyler, David Peck and Larry Peck Jr.
Parker, Hal
1948-2009
Published Sunday, November 22, 2009
Memorial service for Hal Parker, 61, of Bridgeport is at 11 a. m. Saturday, Nov.
28, 2009, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel.
Parker died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Decatur. Born Sept. 17, 1948, in Mineral
Wells to Kenneth and Malta (Auterburn) Parker, he was a retired plant operator
for Upham Oil. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Shepard) Parker,
and grandson, Tuff Parker. He is survived by his children, Amy Parker, Nikki
Parker and Jacob Lackey; stepchildren, Michelle Meeks, Milton Hardee and Tammy
Carter; 11 grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Parker; and several nieces and
nephews.
Parker, Margaret Halsell
1910-2009
Published Thursday, December 3, 2009
Memorial service for Margaret Halsell Parker, 99, of Raleigh, N. C., is at 1 p.
m. Friday, Dec. 11, at University Christian Church in Fort Worth with Alan
Lobaugh officiating. Burial is at Oaklawn Cemtery in Decatur.
Parker died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in Raleigh. Born May 12, 1910, in Decatur
to Harry H. Halsell and Ruth Shanks, she graduated from Texas Woman's College,
now Texas Wesleyan University, with a degree in music education. She joined the
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, where she met her husband, George William
"Bill" Parker Jr., an attorney and violinist. They were active in the
First Methodist Church in Fort Worth, where Parker taught Sunday school and was
president of the Woman's Society. She was a member of the Fort Worth Junior
League and the Council of Social Agencies. She started the first volunteer
agency in Fort Worth and spearheaded a group that developed the Bethlehem Center
in 1938 to feed and clothe the impoverished. It was the first center of its kind
west of the Mississippi River. She was president of the Fort Worth chapter of
the Audubon Society and was part of a group that encouraged the city to set
aside land for the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. She was active with the
center for 25 years. She also worked at the TCU library. She was a member of the
University Christian Church and volunteered at John Peter Smith Hospital, where
she accumulated 4,500 hours of volunteer work. She received the distinguished
alumni award from Texas Wesleyan in 2005. She was preceded in death by her
husband; brothers, Harry Halsell and Oscar Halsell; and sisters, Hortense
Halsell Weil, Naomi Halsell Parker and Grace Halsell. She is survived by her
son, George William Parker III of Raleigh; grandchildren, Elizabeth Parker
Grovenstein, Jonathan Halsell Parker and William Elliott Parker; and
great-grandson, Michael James Grovenstein.
Parker, Tuff Abbott
2008
Published Thursday, January 1, 2009
A private service was planned for Tuff Abbott Parker, the newborn son of Amy
Parker, of Bridgeport, with the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating.
Parker was born and died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, in Decatur. He is survived by
his mother; brother, Rowdy Parker of Bridgeport; grandparents Diana Parker of
Bowie, Bobby Caraway of Bowie and Hal Parker of Bridgeport; great-grandmother,
Alice Tilley of Chico; aunt, Niki Parker of Bridgeport; and cousins, Mathew and
Wanda Lynn.
Parks, Cody LeRoy
1982-2009
Published Thursday, July 9, 2009
Memorial service for Cody LeRoy Parks, 26, of Decatur was July 7 at the First
United Methodist Church in Marquette. Burial was to follow at Excelsior
Cemetery.
Parks died Friday, July 3, 2009, in Wichita, Kan. He was born Dec. 24, 1982, in
Wichita to William and Rosemarie (Park) Parks. He is survived by his mother,
Rose Bradfield (Gary) of Decatur; grandparents, Julie Ritter of Windom, Kan.,
Bill and Donna Park of Sanger, Roy and Della Parks of McPherson, Kan., and
Johnny and Lorraine Bradfield of Murchinson; brothers, Denny Parks of Wichita
and Cole Parks of Pratt, Kan. ; half-brother, Jason Parks of McPherson; sister,
Krystal Parks of Hesston, Kan. ; and half-sister, Andriea Van Well of Tolstoy,
S. D. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Christians Funeral Home,
Lindsborg, Kan.
Parsons, Janice Marie
1943-2009
Published Thursday, October 15, 2009
Visitation for Janice Marie Parsons, 66, of Bridgeport was to be 6 to 8 p. m.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Cremation will
follow.
Parsons died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born July 5, 1943, in Hemet,
Calif., to George Hall and Ertis Boner, she had an associate's degree in
nursing. She was a member of American Legion and United States Bowling Congress.
She fished, camped, crocheted, played bingo and bowled. She was preceded in
death by her son, Henry Schiffman. She is survived by her husband, Michael
Parsons; sons, Virgil "Chip" Keith "Rocky" and Cody
Schiffman; stepsons, Michael and Sherrod Parsons; daughters, Anita Stansfield
and Michele Huggins; stepdaughters, Larinda Groff and Laurie Grissom; brother,
Doyle Hall and wife, Rhonda; sister, Arlis Bullard and husband, Dennis;
grandchildren, Devon Schiffman, Kendal Small, Caci Campbell, Zakarie Huggins,
Natasha Stansfield; eight step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three
step-great-grandchildren.
Patterson, Fred
1957-2008
Published Sunday, January 4, 2009
Funeral for Fred Patterson, 51, of Bridgeport was to be at 1 p. m. Saturday,
Jan. 3, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with Gerre Joiner officiating. Burial was to
be at Wilson Prairie Cemetery.
Patterson died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Wise County. Born Nov. 8, 1957, in San
Angelo to Fred Clyde Sr. and Mary Belle (Lewis) Patterson, he married Brenda Kay
Wolfe Feb. 7, 2002, in Bridgeport. He was an oilfield consultant for Express
Energy. He was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Cooksey. He is survived by
his wife; daughters, Shera Elizabeth Welch and husband, Eric, of Alpine, Tasha
Lynn Ward and husband, Patrick, of Justin, Amanda Munn of Bridgeport and Melissa
Gutierrez of Azle; son, Tony Gutierrez Jr. of Benbrook; grandchildren, Brian,
Kelly, Kegan and Bailey Munn and Isaac Gutierrez; and sister, Rhonda Cranford of
Wimberly. Pallbearers were to be Tony Gutierrez, Mike Canada, Pete Munoz, Paul
Acebedo, Dean Hebert, Lionel Luster, Carlos Aldaco and Brandy Byers. Honorary
pallbearers were to be Amichael Dean Hebert, John Pigg, Marvin Ballard, Terry
Palmour and Mike Smith.
Patterson, Patsy Jo
1935-2009
Published Sunday, December 13, 2009
Funeral for Patsy Jo Pointer Choate Patterson, 74, of Bridgeport was to be at 2
p. m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Hawkins Funeral Home. Burial was to follow at Chico
Cemetery.
Patterson died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Oct. 11, 1935, in
Geary, Okla., to Dorris Pointer and Lucille Adams, she married Oliver N.
Patterson Jr. July 8, 1970. She lived in Amarillo and Clarendon until she moved
to Bridgeport in 1979. She owned Pat's Trucking Co. (Aggregate) in Bridgeport
for 35 years. She entered the trucking business in 1971 and was one of the first
female owners/truck drivers in the state. She was preceded in death by her
husband; children, Terry, Michael and Sonya Choate; and granddaughter, Becky
Washburn. She is survived by children, Rebecca Elam and husband, Wayne, of
Bridgeport, Susan Murray of Chico, William Choate and wife, Bennie, of
Childress, Mary Washburn of Bridgeport, Oliver N. Patterson (Corky) of Chico,
Kelly Choate and wife, Kim, of Bridgeport, Van Choate and wife, Sherry, of
Bridgeport; 32 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bessie Honea and
husband, Andy, of Wichita Falls, Dorothy Houston of Enid, Okla. ; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Pavillard, Mary Louise 'Sweetheart'
1916-2009
Published Sunday, June 21, 2009
Graveside service for Mary Louise "Sweetheart" Pavillard, 93, of Azle,
formerly of Wise County, was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday, June 20, at Azleland
Cemetery.
Pavillard died Tuesday, June 16, 2009, in Azle. Born March 3, 1916, in Amarillo
to Elijah Clayton and Mary Edith Lacy, she lived in the Fort Worth area for more
than 50 years and attended Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Cordelia Louise Unger; and a brother, Bobby
Clayton Lacy. She is survived by her sons, Tom Pavillard and wife, Charlotte,
and Charles Pavillard, all of Azle; daughter, Mary Carol Barker and husband,
Clyde, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Cindy, Scott, Katy, Valarie and Trena; and
nine great-grandchildren.
Peel, Douglas ‘Doug’
1944-2009
Published Thursday, December 24, 2009
Funeral for Douglas "Doug" Peel, 65, of Fort Worth was Dec. 21 at
Greenwood Chapel in Fort Worth.
Peel died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. Born Sept. 29, 1944, in Fort Worth, he was
raised in Boyd and Fort Worth. He worked at Federal Mogul in Dallas and EECU in
Burleson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Day. He is survived by
his wife of 44 years, Sharon Peel; brothers, Mark Peel and wife, Jeanie, and Jim
Peel and wife, Evelyn; sister, Connie Reeder; and nieces and nephews.
Pepper, Elizabeth Holden
1926-2009
Published Thursday, January 8, 2009
Graveside service for Elizabeth Holden Pepper, 82, of Pampa, will be at 2 p. m.
Friday, Jan. 9, at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa with the Rev. Brian Christen
officiating.
Pepper died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, in Pampa. Born Jan. 30, 1926, in Balko, Okla.,
to George and Sarah Holden, she married Floyd Pepper July 13, 1954, in Miami.
She was a resident of Pampa since 1959, a member of the Pampa Chapter No. 65
Order of the Eastern Star and was on the board of the Phil-Pet Credit Union. She
worked in her garden, was a former beauty operator and cosmetologist and was a
homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her son,
Jim Pepper and wife, Robbie, of Pampa; daughter, Jan Morrow and husband,
Kenneth, of Decatur; brother, Chet Holden of Dumas; sister, Anna Holden of
Denver, Colo. ; sister-in-law, Juanita Holden of Surprise, Ariz. ;
granddaughter, Stacy Pepper of Fort Worth; two grandsons, Aaron Pepper of
Evanston, Ill., and Matt Nichols and wife, Amber, of Waco. Memorials may be made
to the Alzheimer's Association, 415 W. 8th Ave., Suite 300, Amarillo, TX 79101;
American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 50433, Amarillo, TX 79159; or First
Christian Church, 1633 N. Nelson, Pampa, TX 79065.
Perez, Michael Ray
1968-2009
Published Sunday, October 4, 2009
Mass of Christian burial for Michael Ray Perez, 40, of Round Rock was Sept. 24
at St. Williams Catholic Church with burial at Capital Memorial Park Cemetery in
Pflugerville.
Perez died Sept. 21, 2009. He was born Dec. 22, 1968, in Mission to Manuel and
Teresa Perez. He is survived by his parents of Rhome; sister, Melissa Ann Allen
and husband, Greg, and their son, Zachary Allen; grandmother, Lupita Pena; and
many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Perkins, Betty Lou
1928-2009
Published Sunday, October 11, 2009
Funeral for Betty Lou Perkins, 81, of Azle is 3 p. m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at
Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Autry officiating. Burial is
at Boyd Cemetery and a reception will be held at 5 p. m. at the Fort Worth
Angler's Club on Eagle Mountain Lake. Visitation is 1:30 to 3 p. m. Sunday.
Perkins died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born June 7, 1928, in Everett,
Pa., to George and Eva M. (Clark) Leader, she married Millard Perkins Aug. 13,
1949, in Fort Worth. She was a homemaker and a member of the Briar Baptist
Church and the Fort Worth Angler's Club. She is survived by her husband;
daughter, Gwendolyn Oliver and husband, Billy, of Granbury; sons, Roderick
Perkins of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Clifford Perkins of Fort Worth;
granddaughter, Chelsea Oliver; and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and
nephews. Pallbearers are Gary Brock, Bob Brummett, Roy Stell, Jackie Cooper,
James Parviettie and Shorty Miller.
Perkins, Tifanie Mashae
1992-2009
Published Thursday, April 16, 2009
Funeral for Tifanie Mashae Perkins, 16, of North Richland Hills was April 14 at
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery
No. 1.
Perkins died Thursday, April 9, 2009, in Bryson. Born Sept. 22, 1992, in Dallas
to Paul and Stephanie Perkins, she was a sophomore at Glenview Christian School
in Fort Worth. She was accepted to the National Society of High School Scholars
on March 31, 2009, was co-captain of her high school cheerleading squad, played
volleyball, basketball and golf and rode four-wheelers and horses. She is
survived by her mother, Stephanie Hipps, and husband, Greg, of North Richland
Hills; her father, Paul Perkins, and wife, Myrna, of Weatherford; grandparents,
Darla and Charlie Mac McCallum of Boyd, Malcolm and Carol Ann Tallman of
Weatherford and Alice and Jimmy Thetford of Weatherford; great-grandparents, Bee
Brouillette of Weatherford and Francis McCallum of Mesquite; stepsiblings, Tesa
and J. R. Sivernal, Gregory, Jason and Erica Hipps and Brandon Gentry;
stepgrandparents Sterling and Lila Sivernal; and numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Petty, Charles Olin
1947-2009
Published Sunday, April 5, 2009
Graveside service for Charles Olin Petty, 61, of Newark was to be at 2 p. m.
Saturday, April 4, at Aurora Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Withers was to officiate.
Petty died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, in Newark. Born Aug. 31, 1947, in Fort
Worth to Olin and Arzille (Freeman) Petty, he married Shirley Kaye Murray Aug.
21, 1964, in Weatherford. He was a lifetime resident of Newark, a retired
mechanic for EMC Electrical in Grapevine and a Baptist. He was preceded in death
by an infant brother, Richard. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Tysha
Barclay and husband, Audy, of Alvord; sons, Charles Aaron Petty of Newark and
Micah Petty and wife, Stacy, of Rhome; nine grandchildren; his mother; sisters,
Shirley Moran of Newark and Joyce Davis of Boyd; brother, Paul Petty of Boyd; as
well as nieces and nephews.
Petty, Winfred Doyle 'Bill'
1921-2009
Published Sunday, February 1, 2009
Winfred Doyle "Bill" Petty, 87, of Boyd died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009.
Born Nov. 2, 1921, in Ben Wheeler to Nathan Winship and Dobie Lee Petty, he was
a retired truck driver for Southwestern Transportation. He served in the U. S.
Army on the Philippine Islands during World War II. Prior to living in Boyd, he
lived in Mansfield, Bedford and Dallas. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Inez. He is survived by his children, Glenda Kellum, Ray Petty and wife, Sylvia,
Royce Petty and wife, MaryAnn, and Sylvia Todd; grandchildren, O'Teaka, Daren,
Gregg, Royce Jr., Ron, Totter, Nathan and Teri; and sisters, Opal and Doris.
Bill and Inez both donated their bodies to science.
Peyton, Wayne ‘PeeWee’
1936-2009
Published Thursday, July 30, 2009
Funeral for Wayne "PeeWee" Peyton, 72, of Alvord is at 10:30 a. m.
Thursday, July 30, at Hopewell Baptist Church in Alvord with Pastor Bill
Cleveland officiating. Burial is to follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Alvord.
Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p. m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Peyton died Monday, July 27, 2009, in Alvord. Born Nov. 21, 1936, in Alvord to
John Henry and Willie (Claborn) Peyton, he married Bobbie Koger Jan. 10, 1963,
in Waurika, Okla. He was an explosives expert for Austin Powder Co. since 1985
and a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by
brothers, John Henry Peyton Sr., Billy George Peyton and Guinn Lewis Peyton; and
sister, Donna Nickerson. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Tammy Peyton and
husband, Dennis Barton, of Alvord and Kim Largent and husband, Audie, of Azle;
son, Tony Peyton and wife, Lisa, of Alvord; grandsons, Lee Wayne Peyton Barton
and Justin Barton; granddaughters, Laci, Megganne and Aarrialle Postell;
brothers, Paul and Roy Peyton; and sisters, Linda Sue Worley and Margie Peyton.
Pallbearers are David King, Scott Erwin, Jason Baird, Johnny Romines, Darrell
Davidson and John Foster. Honorary pallbearers are Royce Hodges, Clarence
Knight, Keith Smith, John Dahle, Harold Read and Forest Lemon.
Phillips, B.J. 'Jimmy'
1914-2009
Published Thursday, June 4, 2009
Funeral for B.J. "Jimmy" Phillips, 95, of Bridgeport is at 2 p. m.
Saturday, June 6, at the First Baptist Church in Bridgeport with the Rev. Gary
Dimmett officiating. Burial is at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Phillips died Monday, May 26, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born May 2, 1914, in Ben
Wheeler to Henry and Ella Oliver Phillips, he married Jewel Kemp Nov. 30, 1935,
in Midland. He retired from General Dynamics after 35 years of service. He was
preceded in death by his wife on May 6, 1997; sisters, Frances White, Effie
Curtis White and Gladys Wimberly; two half-sisters, Maggie Herron and Mamie
Herron; and one half-brother, Wilburn Phillips. He is survived by his daughter,
Betty Graves and husband, Harold, of Bridgeport; grandchildren, DeAnna Johnson
and husband, Mike, of Bridgeport and Greg Graves and wife, Teresa, of
Bridgeport; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Niki, Nolan, Nevan, Chris and Leslie;
great-great-grandchildren, D'Arcy, Trinity and Lauren; and other relatives.
Pallbearers are Frank Curtis, John Bankston, Bill Gandy, Carl Kemp, Leslie
Phillips and Clayton White. Honorary pallbearers are W. D. Wimberly and Lloyd
Wimberly.
Pierce, William 'Shorty'
1949-2009
Published Sunday, June 21, 2009
Memorial service for William "Shorty" Pierce, 59, of Bridgeport is 4
p. m. Wednesday, June 24, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport.
Pierce died Monday, June 15, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Oct. 31, 1949, in Sunset
to Boyce Mayon and Dorothy Katherine (Anderson) Pierce, he served in the U. S.
Army and was a member of the VFW in Bowie. He was a retired truck driver. He is
survived by his son, William Pierce Jr. of Bonham; daughters, Katherine Cook of
Alvord, Gena Hurst and husband, Rodney, of Alvord and Tiffany Spencer and
husband, David, of Duncan, Okla. ; and 10 grandchildren.
Pinkerton, A.D. ‘Bud’
1931-2009
Published Thursday, November 12, 2009
Funeral for A.D. "Bud" Pinkerton, 78, of Decatur was Nov. 10 at the
First Baptist Church of Decatur with Rev. Ken May and Gerre Joiner officiating.
Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Pinkerton died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 21, 1931, in Decatur
to R. A. and Estella (Rucker) Pinkerton, he married Neta Reynolds in 1951. He
served in the Texas National Guard 49th Armored Division Company C 155th Tank
Battalion from 1949 to 1954. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of
the First Baptist Church of Decatur. He was preceded in death by his wife in
2000. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Houchin and husband, Randall; son,
Mark Pinkerton and wife, Denise; grandchildren, Monty Huston and husband, Eric,
Luci Schulz and husband, Marcus, Amanda Nethery and husband, Jake, Josh
Pinkerton and wife, Jennifer, Alan Houchin and wife, Briony, and Thomas Houchin
and wife, Teri; 13 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Mozelle Harris.
Pallbearers were Joshua Pinkerton, Eric Huston, Marcus Schulz, Jake Nethery,
Thomas Houchin and Alan Houchin.
Pitts, Deana Gail
1949-2009
Published Thursday, October 29, 2009
Memorial service for Deana Gail Pitts, 60, of Decatur will be at a later date.
Pitts died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in Decatur. She was born March 21, 1949, in
Decatur to Robert Sr. and Dorothy Mae (Miller) Pitts. She was preceded in death
by her brother, William Samuel Pitts. She is survived by her father of Decatur;
brothers, Leroy Pitts and wife, Sue, of Middlesboro, Ky., and Robert Pitts of
Aurora; sisters, Pamela Joy Rhodes of Fort Worth and Brenda Taylor and husband,
Terry, of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pitts, John Carlos
1925-2008
Published Sunday, January 4, 2009
Funeral for John Carlos Pitts, 83, of Bridgeport was to be at 10:30 a. m.
Saturday, Jan. 3, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ben Lisby
officiating. Burial was to follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Pitts died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, in Bridgeport. Born June 30, 1925, in
Vineyard to Everett Wilson and Myrtle Ione (Morgan) Pitts, he served in the U.
S. Navy during World War II. He was a retired welder for Acme Brick and was a
member of Bible Baptist Church. He also fished and danced. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Bobbie Pitts; son, Stephen Carlos Pitts; and sisters, Virgie
Mae Gammage and Norma Jean Mills. Survivors include his son, Joe Morgan of
Mineral Wells; daughters, Rhonda McIlroy of Cottondale, Jayne Pitts of
Bridgeport and Connie Wood of Paradise; the mother of his children, Rumell Culps
of Paradise; stepdaughters, Patti Madewell and husband, Tommy, Pam Martin, Lisa
Valiant and Paula Geiser; grandchildren, Bryann McIlroy, Steve Pitts, Brandi
Ford, Jason Sanders, Joey Harrelson, Rowdy Payton, April Smith, LaDusta
Williams, Cody Bryant and Mark Sanders; stepgrandchildren, Shanda Smith, Douglas
Worthington, Dack Crenshaw, Ashley Madewell, Austin Madewell, Chase Valiant,
Channing Valiant and Dory Geiser; 15 great-grandchildren; seven
step-great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence Lee Pitts and wife, Elaine, of
Wizard Wells; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pixler, Willie W.
1916-2009
Published Sunday, December 13, 2009
Funeral for Willie W. Pixler, 93, of Fort Worth and formerly of Wise County is 2
p. m. Monday, Dec. 14, at Corner Stone Apostolic Church in Fort Worth.
Pixler died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Fort Worth. Pixler was born March 15,
1916, in Chattanooga, Okla. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Pixler; sons,
Weldon W. Pixler, Mike Pixler Sr. and Tim Pixler and wife, Laura; five
grandsons; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren.
Plaza, Kiker Javier
2004-2009
Published Thursday, October 29, 2009
Funeral for Kiker Javier Plaza, 5, of Denton was to be at 1 p. m. Wednesday,
Oct. 28, at Southmont Baptist Church in Denton. Burial was to follow at Roselawn
Memorial Park.
Plaza died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in Dallas. Born Sept. 19, 2004, in Denton to
Francisco Javier Plaza and Candace Niblett Plaza, he was waiting for a heart
transplant at Children's Medical Center in Dallas at the time of his death. He
attended Mother's Day Out at Southmont Baptist Church. He is survived by his
parents; sisters, Isabella Nichole Plaza and Magdalena Lee Plaza; brothers, Marc
Anthony Plaza and Jakob Manuel Plaza; grandparents, Jane Kiker Niblett, Lonnie
and Margaret Niblett and Magdalena Plaza; great-grandmother, Herminia Montecillo;
and many cousins, aunts and uncles. Pallbearers were to be Juan Plaza, Marc
Plaza, Curt Stephens and Cody Schroeder.
Polhemus, Phil
1944-2009
Published Sunday, October 18, 2009
Funeral for Phil Polhemus, 65, of Plano was to be at 4 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 17,
at Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home in Dallas with Father Edward Shotly
officiating.
Polhemus died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, in Plano. Born April 19, 1944, in Vernon
to Merle Phillips Polhemus Sr. and Hazel Lucile Waggoner Polhemus, he graduated
from Hillcrest High School in 1962. He attended college at Southwestern
University at Georgetown and North Texas State University. He worked as a data
processor and private consultant and was a member of the Methodist church. He
was an Eagle Scout and held numerous leadership roles at the local and district
levels for the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the Goldwing Road
Riders Association and was the former director for Chapter N and former
assistant director for Chapter B. He belonged to the Quarter Century Wireless
Association and was also involved with the Plano Amateur Radio Klub. He
volunteered with Collin County ARES and was licensed in 1963 as WN5DFH. He also
hunted and fished. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Suzanne Polhemus of
Plano; sons, Scott Thomas Polhemus of Blue Ridge and Trey Polhemus of Napa,
Calif. ; daughter, Michelle Patterson and husband, Kenny, of Carrollton;
brother, John W. Polhemus and wife, Jennie, of Decatur; and a nephew. Memorials
may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Pope, John Philip
1921-2009
Published Thursday, August 27, 2009
Funeral for John Philip Pope, 87, of Crowley was to be at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday,
Aug. 26, at Greenwood Chapel. Burial was to be at Bethel Cemetery in Decatur.
Pope died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Sept. 17, 1921, in Newark
to Jody Pope and Edith Stephens Pope, he served in the U. S. Army military
police in Japan during World War II. He was a longtime member of Southcliff
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his
children, Jean Pope, in 1973; brother, Millard Pope; and sister, Dorothy Pierce.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Nelle W. Pope; daughters, Patsy Baker
and husband, Alvin, of Decatur; Carol Mosley and husband, Gary, of Boyd; son,
Philip Pope and wife, Anita, of Newark; and four grandchildren.
Potts, Billy K. 'Bill'
1935-2009
Published Sunday, June 21, 2009
Funeral for Billy K. "Bill" Potts, 74, of Pampa was June 19 at the
First Presbyterian Church in Pampa with the Rev. Kenny Rigoulot officiating.
Entombment was at Memory Gardens Mausoleum.
Potts died Tuesday, June 16, 2009, in Amarillo. Born March 12, 1935, in Paradise
to Joseph Tatman Potts and Anna Atkins Potts, he was a 1953 graduate of Paradise
High School. He received a bachelor of science degree from Texas Christian
University in 1958 and a master of education degree from West Texas State
University in 1971. He was an algebra and math teacher for 25 years, including
time at Pampa Junior High, Robert E. Lee Junior High and Pampa High School. At
Pampa High School he was the student council sponsor for six years and retired
as chairman of the math department. He also coached junior high basketball for
several years. He married Jane Cheyne June 1, 1961, in Amarillo. He was a
lifetime member of NEA and TSTA where he worked as a regional consultant for
eight years in Plainview. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and
was a veteran of the U. S. Army and the Texas National Guard. He was preceded in
death by three brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife; son,
Parrish Kelley Potts and wife, Kathryn of Heath; four grandchildren, John
Brennan, Michael, Andrew and Caroline Potts, all of Heath; brother, Bob Potts
and wife, Mary, of Paradise; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be
made to the First Presbyterian Church Book of Remembrance, 525 N. Gray, Pampa,
TX 79065.
Potts, Lori Ann
1967-2009
Published Sunday, August 23, 2009
Funeral for Lori Ann Potts, 42, of Bridgeport was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday,
Aug. 22, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. Burial was to be at East Bridgeport
Cemetery.
Potts died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born May 20, 1967, in
Bridgeport to the Rev. Larry and Beverly Ann (Adams) Potts, she was a homemaker
and a Baptist. She is survived by her son, Daniel Matthew Wells II of
Youngstown, Ohio; granddaughter, Madeline Wells; her parents of Bridgeport;
brothers, Steven Potts and wife, Barbara, of Granbury and David Potts of Corpus
Christi; grandparents, Nelda Adams Flippin and husband, Gene, of Bridgeport and
Helen Potts of Bridgeport; and nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles. Memorials may
be made to the Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, P. O. Box 918, Gainesville, TX
76241.
Pounds-Corbin, Mary Ruth
1916-2009
Published Sunday, July 12, 2009
A private memorial service for Mary Ruth Pounds-Corbin, 92, of Decatur will be
at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Pounds-Corbin died Monday, June 22, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 13, 1916, in
Decatur to Sterling and Maudie (Simmons) Pounds, she had been a member of the
First Baptist Church in Decatur since 1949 and was a member of the Decatur
Hospital Auxiliary for 14 years. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis
F. Pounds of Decatur; two sisters, Lillie Mae Warren of Coahoma and Jewel C.
Woods of Dallas. She is survived by sons, Jerry Starnes of Decatur and James
Starnes of Crawford, Tenn. ; grandchildren, Kirk, Kaylyn and Rob Starnes; and a
great-grandson, Jackson. The family requests memorials be made to the First
Baptist Church of Decatur's building fund, 1200 W. Preskitt Rd. Decatur, TX
76234.
Powell, Kent Odell
1982-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Funeral for Kent Odell Powell, 27, of Longview, and formerly of Decatur, was
Sept. 25 at Decatur Church of Christ with Rick Ross officiating. Burial was at
Oaklawn Cemetery.
Powell died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Feb. 20, 1982, in Fort
Worth to Phillip and Teresa (Wolf) Powell, he graduated from Decatur High School
in 2000. He graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in
geography and worked as a fracturing coordinator for Select Services in
Longview. He married Natalie Mosley Dec. 22, 2006, in Plano. He was a member of
Alpine Church of Christ in Longview. He is survived by his wife; son, Cason
Powell of Longview; father of Bryan; mother of Decatur; brother, Trevor Powell
and wife, Christina, of Weatherford; and grandfather, Gene Wolf, of Bridgeport.
Pallbearers were Brad Culberson, Chase Coffman, Trevor Powell, Adam Piper,
Darren Luera and Jonavan Jordan.
Poynor, Glenn
1928-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Funeral for Glenn Poynor, 81, of Runaway Bay is at 2 p. m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at
Runaway Bay Community Church with the Rev. Ollin Collins officiating. Wesley
Poynor will give the eulogy.
Poynor died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Runaway Bay. Born Aug. 28, 1928, in
Breckenridge to Daisy Sims Poynor and Aubrey Poynor, he graduated from Cisco
High School in 1945. He graduated in 1950 from Texas Tech University with a
bachelor of science in geology. Poynor married Fern Huestis in 1948. He was a
regional manager with BJ Oilfield Services and later formed an oil and gas
production partnership with his brother, Max, in Jacksboro. He also served on
the school board for Jacksboro ISD and later helped develop the structure and
charter of Runaway Bay. He was deacon and treasurer at Runaway Bay Community
Church. He also played golf and ranched. He is survived by his wife; brothers,
Max Poynor and wife, Stacie, of Fort Worth and Judge Clay Poynor and wife,
Sandra, of Bridgeport; sons, Dr. Wesley Poynor and wife, Kay, of Richmond, Va.,
Garland Poynor of Chico and Richard Poynor and wife, Cathy, of Jacksboro;
grandchildren, Patrick Poynor and wife, Kirsten, of Virginia Beach, Va., Ariane
Reagor and husband, Shannan, of Royse City, Douglas Poynor of Corinth, Adrienne
Poynor of Corinth and Nicholas Glenn Poynor of Jacksboro; great-grandchildren,
Noah, Nicholas and Darin Reagor of Royse City; and numerous nieces and newphews.
Pallbearers are Patrick Poynor, Nicholas Poynor, T. J. Poynor, Douglas Poynor,
Shannan Reagor, Tres Poynor, Randy Chenot and Todd Whitfield. Honorary
pallbearers are Charlie Todd, Ralph Hammond, Rod Hammond, Tom Messer, Gary
Davis, Bill White, James Wood, David Rader and Robert Shipley. The family
requests memorials be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in
Dallas in the name of Fern and Glenn Poynor. Contact the hospital at (800)
421-1121 or http://www. tsrhc. Org
Preston, Leroy
1935-2009
Published Sunday, August 30, 2009
Funeral for Leroy Preston, 73, of Chico was to be at 10:30 a. m. Saturday, Aug.
29, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tom Dunn officiating. Burial was to
follow at Chico Cemetery.
Preston died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Wichita Falls. Born Nov. 2, 1935, in
Vine Grove, Ky., to Willard and Wilda (Witt Lucas) Preston, he was a retired
heavy equipment operator and supervisor for APAC Texas in Irving. He married Sue
Preston Sept. 6, 1976, in Fairfield. He was preceded in death by his wife; and
his granddaughter, Stephanie Bates. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy
Sanders of Chico, Cathy Boughton and husband, Charles, of Scottsburg, Ill., and
Kimberly Moon of Louisville, Ky. ; sons, Leroy Preston Jr. and wife, Joyce, of
Paradise, Bobby Frank Bates and wife, Cindy, of League City, Ricky Lynn Bates
and wife, Julie, of Manville; Larry Don Bates of Chico and Robby Joe Bates and
wife, Diane, of Thornton; 12 grandchildren; and sisters, Thelma Donahue and
husband, Pat, and Faye Rarick and husband, Teddy. Pallbearers were to be Leroy
Preston Jr., Larry Bates, Michael Preston, Jason Quintero, Jim Duncan and R. J.
Goodman.
Pruitt, Vernie Mae
1914-2009
Published Sunday, November 8, 2009
Funeral for Vernie Mae Pruitt, 95, of Jacksboro, was to be Saturday, Nov. 7, at
Live Oak Baptist Church in Jacksboro. Larry Shields and David Nash were to
officiate. Burial was to follow at Graves Cemetery.
Pruitt died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in Jacksboro. Born July 27, 1914, in
Jacksboro to John Randall and Mary Idella (Weir) Middlebrooks, she was a retired
Green Thumb leader. She married Sherwood Epps in 1935 and Reese Pruitt in 1960.
She was preceded in death by both of her husbands; sons, Dalton Epps and Joe
Melvin Epps; five sisters and three brothers. She is survived by daughters
Carolyn King of Krugerville, Brenda Mobley of Odessa and Neva Ellison of
Jacksboro; sons Thoburne "Toby" Epps of Chico, Dan Epps of Streetman;
as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Pugsley, M. Neil
1934-2009
Published Sunday, January 25, 2009
Funeral for M. Neil Pugsley, 74, of Decatur was to be at 11 a. m. Saturday, Jan.
24, at First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport with the Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar
officiating. Burial was to be at Sunset Cemetery.
Pugsley died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Sept. 28, 1934, in
Fort Worth to Harry T. and Mildred (Vowell) Pugsley, he was a graduate of Carter
Riverside in Fort Worth. He married Kay Clendening Dec. 17, 1954. He was an
Eagle Scout and Vigil Order of the Arrow. He graduated from Presbyterian School
of Christian Education in 1960 and served 17 years in various areas of Christian
education in Waco. He was leader and director at the annual Recreation Workshop
and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport. He graduated
from Texas Christian University's ranch management program and was active in the
Texas Agricultural Extension Program in Decatur. He earned a master's degree in
agricultural education from Texas A&M University. He worked a small ranching
operation in Wise County. He was a reserve police officer in Fort Worth through
the REACT program and was elected DCAPT-W of the Eighth Coastal Region, U. S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary. He is survived by his wife; son, Kens Pugsley and wife,
Reneau, of North Richland Hills; daughters, Marsha Owen of Port Aransas and
Nancy Pugsley of Bridgeport; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a
sister, Gay Durden and husband, Mike, of Lewisville. Honor guard was to be Mike
Coyne, Kenneth Morris, Ray Baker, Rusty Washam, George Ott and Scott Strange.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport, annual
Recreation Workshop or the USCG Auxiliary Life Ring.
Purcell, Betty Williamson
1929-2009
Published Thursday, September 10, 2009
Funeral for Betty Williamson Purcell, 79, of Denton was to be at 2 p. m.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the DeBerry Funeral Directors Chapel. Burial was to
follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Purcell died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at a Denton hospital. Born Nov. 17, 1929, in
Decatur to Eldon Williamson and Glee Elliott Williamson, she graduated from
Denton High School and attended Texas Woman's University. She was a real estate
broker with Golden Triangle Century 21, was later a self-employed real estate
broker and was a member of Singing Oaks Church of Christ. She is preceded in
death by her brother, B. R. Williamson. She is survived by her son, Timothy
Purcell; sister, Rozelle Jones of Dallas; and grandchild, Wade Douglas Purcell.
Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 1132,
Fairfax, VA 22038; or the Denton Humane Society, P. O. Box 1972, Denton, TX
76202.
Quinones, Patricia Ann
1935-2009
Published Sunday, October 18, 2009
Funeral for Patricia Ann Quinones, 74, of Alvord was Oct. 16 in Decatur with
Julian Garcia officiating. Burial was at Burleson Memorial Cemetery in Burleson.
Quinones died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. Born Oct. 7, 1935, in Palo Pinto County to
Ernest Milton and Birtie Edgmon Young, she was a bookkeeper for 13 years for the
town of Ponder before retiring in 2008. She is survived by daughters, Cindy
Smith and husband, Tommy, of Alvord and Karen Beckham and husband, John, of
Weatherford; sister, Barbara Jean Phillips of Rendon; grandchildren, Marshall
Jones, Kristina West, Justin Smith, Nichole Hernandez, Kelly Beckham and Daniel
Beckham; great-grandchildren, Sabra, Xaviera, Dominick and Kaleton; and nieces
and nephews. Pallbearers were John Beckham, Tommy Smith, Todd West, Daniel
Beckham, Justin Smith and Marshall Jones.