Wise
County Messenger Obituaries
2006
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The following obituaries are in alphabetical
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Radford,
Georgie Lee
1945-2006
Memorial service for Georgie Lee Radford, 61, of Newark will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 25, at DFW National Cemetery. She was cremated.
Radford died Friday, July 14, 2006, in Newark.
Born May 3, 1945, in Wichita Falls, she was a homemaker and was active with the
Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee Radford.
She is survived by a sister, three daughters, 10 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Those attending the memorial are asked to assemble in Row B after 9:30 a.m.
Published Sunday, July 23, 2006
Rainey,
Delores
1940-2006
Funeral for Delores Rainey, 66, of Gun Barrel City was Friday, Oct. 27, at
Eubank Memorial Chapel. The Revs. Mickey Loftis and Ed Clower officiated. Burial
followed at Parkdale Cemetery in Arlington.
Born Jan. 12, 1940, in Arlington, she was retired from Wal-Mart where she worked
as a bookkeeper. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1958. She had lived
in Gun Barrel City since 1982.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Dana Jones and her husband, Fred, of
Runaway Bay, Dona Hardin and her husband, Josh, of Decatur, Kelsey Rainey and
Tana Craft; two great-grandchildren, Brody and Brac Jones of Runaway Bay; a son,
Jimmy Rainey and his wife, Tammy, of Dallas; a daughter, Lisa Rainey of Gun
Barrel City; parents, John Spear and his wife, Margie, of Arlington; a sister,
Jean Sherwin and her husband, Joe, of Benbrook.
Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Kaufman, 102 W. Grove
Kaufman, Texas 75142.
Published Sunday, October 29, 2006
Ramirez,
Estella
1932-2006
No funeral service is scheduled for Estella Ramirez, 74, of Rhome.
Ramirez died Friday, Dec. 15, 2006, in Rhome.
Born March 6, 1932, in Harlingen, she married Jose V. Ramirez in 1956 in
Brownsville.
She is survived by six sons, Jose J. Ramirez of Rhome, Jorge Ramirez of
California, Edward Ramirez of Houston, Jose V. Ramirez of Corpus Christi, and
Gilbert and Robert Ramirez, both of Fort Worth; two daughters, Mary Zamudio and
Yolanda Maleonado, both of Chicago, Ill.; three brothers, Andres, Alvaro and
Oscar Gonzales; two sisters, Aluzia and Emma Gonzalez; 13 grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
Published Thursday, December 21, 2006
Raphael,
Mira Shoshana
1942-2006
Graveside service for Mira Shoshana Raphael, 64, of Decatur will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 1, at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Raphael died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, in Grapevine.
Born Aug. 6, 1942, in Big Spring, to Johnny Ramey and Maurine Macintosh, she
worked in the retail food service industry and was a member of Grace Baptist
Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Kim Ryan of Decatur and Vanessa Meyer of
Euless; a son, Britt Ryan of McKinney; a sister, Nelda Young of Decatur; four
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Published Thursday, August 31, 2006
Ray,
Charles M.
1925-2006
Memorial service for Charles M. Ray, 80, of Runaway Bay was Jan. 20 at Hawkins
Funeral Chapel. Rusty Tanner officiated.
Ray died Jan. 17, 2006, in Decatur.
Born May 22, 1925, in McAdoo he was a retired tubing supervisor for General
Dynamics. He served in the Army during World War II and assisted NASA with its
first space launch. He was a member of the Bass Masters of California, the Bay
Chapel at Runaway Bay and the Hereford Masonic Lodge. He married Edna Wolf on
Nov. 13, 1945, in Amarillo.
He is survived by his wife; his son, Gary Wood Ray of Willits, Calif.; his
daughter, Kandy Crawford of Springtown; his grandchildren, Patrick, Tracy, Cody,
Carrie Beth, Casey, Jacob and Jesse; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Published Sunday, January 22, 2006
Ray,
Roger Tran
1911-2006
Funeral for Roger Tran Ray, 94, of Denton was May 22 in Bridgeport. The Rev.
Wilson Gauntt officiated. Burial followed in the East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Ray died Friday, May 19, 2006, in Denton.
Born Aug. 1, 1911, in Bridgeport to Tran Lee and Rachel “Katie” Wilson Ray,
he was a bank teller and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Virginia Lee
Buck April 13, 1946, in Fort Worth and was a 70-year master mason with the
Bridgeport Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of
Bridgeport.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Wilson Ray; and a sister, Marian Turner.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Myra Lynn Bradley and husband, Doyle,
formerly of Bridgeport; a son, Roland Roger Ray and wife, Susan, of Denton; five
grandchildren, Donovan Bradley, Bridget Bradley, Holly Buckner, Darryl Ray and
Michelle Earwood; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Todd Buckner, Donovan Bradley, Darryl Ray, Dr. David Ray, Bill
Ray and James Bass. Honorary pallbearers were Leon Farmer and Frank Trail.
Published Thursday, May 25, 2006
Ray,
Ruth Aileen Dunn
1939-2006
Graveside service for Ruth Aileen Dunn Ray, 67, of McKinney will be Friday,
Sept. 1 at Perrin Memorial Gardens in Perrin. Dennis George will officiate.
Ray died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, in McKinney.
Born May 11, 1939, in Fort Worth to Edgar and Hazel Dunn, she had a doctorate in
education and was an educator for more than 30 years. She was also a Southern
Baptist and a member of the Peters College Chapter of Daughters of the Republic
of Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frank Ray, and her son,
Shawn Ray.
She is survived by two sisters, Jean Hanks and husband, Jerry, of St. Louis,
Mo., and Kay Cregg and husband, Charles, of Plano; and three nieces and seven
nephews.
Published Thursday, August 31, 2006
Read,
Lorene
1916-2006
Graveside service for Lorene Read, 90, of Decatur was Tuesday, Oct. 24, at
Paradise Cemetery. Zack Burns officiated.
Read died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Feb. 6, 1916, in Paradise to John Dixon and Irene (Pike) Read, she was
retired from the Post Exchange at Fort Sam Houston.
She is survived by three brothers, Harold Read of Paradise and Billy and Marvin
Read, both of Bridgeport; and three sisters, Patsy McClure of Mesquite, Genava
Hudson and Peggy Calvert, both of Decatur.
Published Thursday, October 26, 2006
Redwine,
Peggy Nell
1931-2006
Funeral for Peggy Nell Redwine, 74, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 4 at Coker Funeral Home Chapel. Charles Taylor was to officiate. Burial was
to follow at Sweetwater Cemetery.
Redwine died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Denton.
Born Sept. 7, 1931, in Decatur to Hobert and Floy (Phillips) Israel, she was a
homemaker and a member of the Allison Community Church.
She is survived by her husband, James Welton Redwine; a son, Tony Wendell
Redwine of Decatur; a daughter-in-law, Connie Redwine of Decatur; a sister,
Bobbie Schlumbohm of Decatur; and two grandchildren, Cheyenne and Laramie
Redwine, both of Decatur.
Published Thursday, January 5, 2006
Reed,
Don
1956-2006
Service for Don Reed, 70, of Chico will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at
Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Visitation begins at noon. Charlie Reed,
Glenn Reed, George Monsanto and Todd Reed will officiate.
Reed died Monday, March 27, 2006, in Decatur.
Born October 8, 1935, in Westbrook to Bill and Loretta Reed, Don Reed was a
transport driver for Permian Corporation and served in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Reed.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Sue Reed of Chico; three sons, Charlie
Reed and wife, Tammy, of Keller, Glenn Reed and wife, Pam, of Chico, and Todd
Reed and wife, Barbara, of Bowie; his brother, William Elton Reed; and 13
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Published Thursday, March 30, 2006
Reid,
Tommie Lee
1929-2006
Funeral for Tommie Lee Reid, 77, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May
3, at First Baptist Church in Decatur. The Rev. Ken May was to officiate. Burial
was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Reid died Monday, May 1, 2006, in Decatur.
Born March 10, 1929, in Tuscola, to Robert Albert and Grace Jane (Powell) Reid,
he married Dorothy Lynn Cocanougher on Aug. 29, 1954, in Decatur. He graduated
from Tuscola High School and Howard Payne University. Reid served in the U.S.
Army during the Korean conflict before spending many years teaching math at
Decatur High School. He also owned and ran a dairy and was a partner in the
Cocanougher Feed Company. He spent his later years as a cattle and quarter horse
rancher. He attended the First Baptist Church in Decatur, where he was a
longtime deacon and Sunday school teacher. Reid was a member of the Decatur
Masonic Lodge No. 447, a past worshipful master, Moslah Temple Shrine, a past
member of the Wise County Sheriff’s Posse and a founder of the Wise County
Antique Auto Club.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Allee Moulder and husband, John, of
Weatherford, Debbie Bridges and husband, David, and Darla Wooten and husband,
Eddy, all of Decatur; five grandchildren, Joncee and Reid Moulder of Weatherford
and Grace Wooten, and Alex and Sara Bridges all of Decatur; and several nieces
and nephews.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
charity of your choice.
Published Thursday, May 4, 2006
Rendleman,
Gracie Lee Clark
1915-2006
Funeral for Gracie Lee Clark Rendleman, 90, of Cottondale was Oct. 31 at the
First Baptist Church of Cottondale. The Rev. Floyd Osburne officiated. Burial
followed at Cottondale Cemetery.
Rendleman died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Nov. 29, 1915, in Paradise to Lonnie W. and Ella Kelley Clark, she was a
homemaker. She married J.L. “Buck” Rendleman on June 2, 1938, in Clovis,
N.M. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cottondale.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her son-in-law, Jim Cook, three
sisters and one brother.
She is survived by two daughters, Janice Cook of Paradise and LaNell Earnest and
her husband, Tom, of Boyd; a son, Terry Rendleman and his wife, Betty, of
Decatur; grandchildren, Leslie, Jamie, Paul, Veronica, Scott, Cody, Sonia, Treva
and Kelly; great-grandchildren Kenneth, Michael, Parker, Kaleb, Gracie, Justin,
Madeline, Cason, Mason, Amy, Kate, Jordan and Wade; and a brother, Zollie Clark
and his wife, Leota.
Pallbearers were Leslie, Jamie and Paul Cook, Scott and Cody Rendleman, Eric
Alstrin and Troy Hill.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Cottondale Youth
Department, 145 CR 3355, Paradise, Texas 76073.
Published Thursday, November 2, 2006
Reynolds,
Carl Edward
1955-2006
A memorial service for Carl Edward Reynolds, 50, of Fort Worth will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 16, at Coker Funeral Home. Floyd Oldham will officiate.
Reynolds died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born on Dec. 20, 1955, in Fort Worth to J.W. and Merna Reynolds, he married
Sherri Eady on April 14, 1984, in Bedford. He was a member of Cornerstone Full
Gospel Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sherri Reynolds of Fort Worth; his parents of Fort
Worth; a daughter, Lisa Reynolds of Fort Worth; a son, Chad Reynolds of Fort
Worth; and a sister, Tammie Caram of Fort Worth.
Published Sunday, October 15, 2006
Reynolds,
Wanda Loreece Clark
1926-2006
A graveside service for Wanda Loreece Clark Reynolds, 79, of Farmers Branch was
Thursday, Aug. 17, at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. Richard Wilson Barker of
Decatur officiated.
She died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, in Plano.
Born Dec. 2, 1926, to Joe U. and Zula E. Clark, she was a retired bank officer
in Carrollton. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and gardening and she received a
penmanship award.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milford Reynolds; a son, Billy Wayne
Reynolds; and a brother, Ivan Clark.
She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Sue Reynolds Stanton and husband, Dan,
of Coppell, and Peggy Maureen Reynolds Barker and husband, Richard, of Decatur;
a sister, Wilma Haas of Florida; an aunt, Vida Balkum and husband, John Howard,
of Cross Plains; and four grandchildren, Chad Alan Doggett, Cari Ann Doggett,
Cris Aaron Doggett and wife, Erin, and Cory Adam Doggett.
Published Sunday, August 27, 2006
Rhine,
Eva Lois
1924-2006
Graveside service for Eva Lois Rhine, 82, of Decatur was to be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 19, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. The Rev. Jerry Miller was to
officiate.
Rhine died Monday, July 17, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born Feb. 7, 1924, in Decatur to Tom Burns and Arizona (Ware) Burns, she was a
retired nurse from the old Decatur Hospital. She was a member of New Salem
Baptist Church. She married Wayne Marshall Rhine on March 1, 1947, in Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a sister and three brothers.
She is survived by two daughters, Helen Rhine of Wylie and Sue Rhine of Decatur;
a son, Thomas Rhine of Decatur; four grandchildren, Danny Vess and wife, Stacey,
of Plano, Frank Colin of Rhode Island, Misty Hudson and husband, Hoss, of
Decatur, and Kris Cooke and husband, Patrick, of Saginaw; and three
great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Vess of Plano and Madison and Ashlee Hudson of
Decatur.
Published Thursday, July 20, 2006
Rhine,
Zella Pauline
1908-2006
Graveside service for Zella Pauline Rhine, 98, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 14, at Oaklawn Cemetery. Johnny Irish was to officiate.
Rhine died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Dec. 30, 1908 in the Flatwood Community to David and Mary Lawson, she
married Albert Rhine on Sept. 2, 1927, in Childress. She was a member of the
First United Methodist Church of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Beth Brown of Decatur; three grandchildren,
Robert, Richard and Jimmy Brown, all of Decatur; a great-grandchild, Amanda
Lasater; and two great-great-grandchildren, Bratton Williams and Dalton Cash
Lasater.
Published Sunday, October 15, 2006
Rice,
Bettye Powell
1936-2006
Graveside service for Bettye Powell Rice, 69, of Saginaw was Monday, Jan. 30,
2006, at Boyd Cemetery. The Rev. Rob W. Harris officiated.
Rice died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born July 6, 1936 in Pittsburg to T.P. and Cleo Rice, she was a retired
secretary.
She is preceded in death by her stepfather, Dink Williams; a daughter, Naomia
Jean Harris; and a sister, Joann Powell.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Debra Kilzer and husband, Jeff, of Ovilla;
two great-grandsons, Justin and Joshua Kilzer; her brother, Thomas Powell of
Riverton, Wyo.; four sisters, Treaon Parriette and husband, James, of
Springtown, Linda Shires and Elaine Thomas, both of Garland, and Tammy McClung
and husband, Corky, of Kemp; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Published Thursday, February 2, 2006
Richardson,
Renez
1917-2006
Funeral for Renez Richardson, 89, of Bridgeport will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday,
Dec. 8, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. Ray Cook, Wayne Richardson and Britt Doty
will officiate. Burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation will be from
6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home.
Richardson died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born Aug. 25, 1917, in Cottondale, to Robert and Lela Banks, she was a homemaker
and a member of Carpenter Street Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, L.D. Richardson; a son,
Raymond Richardson; a grandson, Jerry McCann; and five brothers and one sister.
She is survived by two sons, Joe Richardson and wife, Ann, of Paradise and Jack
Richardson of Perrin; two daughters, Sue Laurent of Arlington and Jan Stanfield
and husband, Robert, of Bridgeport; 14 grandchildren, Judy, Bonnie, Joe, Tammie,
Michael, Brenda, Jack, Amanda, Patti, Clark, Neal, Jana, Matt and Chelsie; 22
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Taylor and Emma Lou Slate; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jack Richardson II, Mike Richardson, Clark Montgomery, Matt
Jenkins, Lee Worley and Bill Frissell. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Pollock
and David Burrage.
Published Thursday, December 7, 2006
Roberds,
Ed W.
1935-2006
Graveside service for Ed W. Roberds, 70, of Bridgeport will be at 2 p.m. Sunday,
April 2, at West Bridgeport Cemetery. The Rev. Luke Oyler will officiate.
Roberds died Friday, March 31, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born Oct. 15, 1935, in Coleman to William and Idella Floyd Roberds, he was a
heavy equipment operator. He had worked for Wise County Precinct 4. He was a
U.S. Navy veteran and loved to hunt, fish, trap hogs and hunt snakes.
He married Linda Faye Rohrer on Aug. 21, 1965, in Woodward, Okla. He was
preceded in death by a sister, JoAnn McMillan.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Eddy Ray Roberds of Bridgeport; a daughter,
De Rai Collins of Lubbock; three sisters, Betty Day and husband J.C. of Ruidoso,
N.M., Patty Taylor and husband Wilburn of Lubbock, and Kathy Evenson and husband
Dell of Azle; and six nieces and a nephew.
Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Published Sunday, April 2, 2006
Roberts,
Vera Mae Niblett
1930-2006
Funeral for Vera Mae Niblett Roberts, 76, of Bridgeport will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 26, at the First Baptist Church in Paradise. The Rev. Matt Edwards
will officiate. Burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation was to be
from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Roberts died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Feb. 15, 1930, in Wise County, she was a retired sales clerk for Green’s
Department Store and a member of the First Baptist Church in Paradise.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Niblett; her second
husband, Harold Roberts; her brother, Ray Billington; and her sister, Faye
Kinsey.
She is survived by a son, Michael Niblett of Bridgeport; a daughter, Judy
Singleton and husband, Randy, of Bridgeport; a granddaughter, Ashley Keen; a
brother, Wayne Billington and wife, Billie, of Bridgeport; and a sister, Lorene
Stanford.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Roberts, Don Niblett, Wayne Niblett, Don Wilson,
Randall Holley and Bill Freeman.
Published Sunday, March 26, 2006
Robinson,
George
1969-2006
Service for George Robinson, 36, of Sunset was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July
1, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Mark Autry was to officiate. Burial
was to follow at Chico Cemetery.
Robinson died Thursday, June 29, 2006, near Springtown.
Born Sept. 8, 1969, in Midland, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a tank truck
driver for Coffman Tank Trucks. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in
Sunset.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Beau Robinson.
He is survived by two daughters, Caitlin and Aimee Robinson of Chico; his
parents, Cathy and Melvin Robinson of Chico; a brother, James and wife, Carla,
of Chico; a niece, Misty Robinson; a nephew, Matthew Robinson; and numerous
aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers were Casey Hamner, Rob Zook, Steven Rumbaugh, Jeremy Messer and
Vaughn Strickland.
Published Sunday, July 2, 2006
Roe,
Imagene
1926-2006
Funeral for Imagene Garrison Roe, 80, of Bridgeport was to be Wednesday, June
21, at 2 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial was to be at West
Bridgeport Cemetery. The Rev. Michael Wilther was to officiate, assisted by Bill
Garrison.
She died Monday, June 19, 2006, in Paradise.
Born April 3, 1926, in Vernon, she was a nurse for more than 30 years. She was
also a member of the Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Sherri Strickland and husband, Don, of Paradise;
sons, Henry Roe and wife, Karen, of Valley Mills and Jimmy Roe and wife, Carol
Ann, of Boonsville; brothers, Bill Garrison of Florida and Elzy Garrison of
Wichita Falls; sisters, Lorene Frazier of Hurst, Mary Belle Dudley of Wichita,
Kan., and Elsie Borders of Bridgeport; nine grandchildren, Melody, Heath,
Courtney, Felisha, Chelsea, David Wayne, Brandi, Amanda and Cody; and five
great-grandchildren, Calder, Haley Nicole, Brittany, Briana and Brooke.
Pallbearers were to be Heath Roe, Donny Strickland, Clayton Armstrong, Weldon
Garrison, Barry Lightfoot and Marshal Pittman.
Published Thursday, June 22, 2006
Romines,
Nancy
Service for Nancy Romines of Bridgeport will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at
Pleasant View Baptist Church. The Rev. Ernie Patterson will officiate. Burial
will be in Thomas Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Romines died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, in Decatur.
Born in Bridgeport to the late William and Buelah Odell, she was a homemaker and
a member of the Red Hat Society. She married D.L. Romines on Jan. 9, 1953, in
Gainesville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Pee Wee Odell; and a
sister, Dovie Rowden.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Bart Romines of Calera, Okla.; two
grandchildren, Brooke and Cody Romines; a brother, Alvin Odell and Jack Leon
Odell; and four sisters, Lois Knox, Emy Gaskill, JoAnn Goodrue and Rosie Loper.
Pallbearers are Jesse Loper, Jeremy Teter, Ricky Odell, Paul Watson, Mark Clark,
Mike Knox and Rocky Loper.
Published Thursday, February 2, 2006
Roop,
Lona Faye Feemster
1933-2006
Funeral for Lona Faye Feemster Roop, 72, of Decatur was to be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 18 at Coker Funeral Chapel. Van Gardner was to officiate. Burial
was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Roop died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in Decatur.
Born March 18, 1933, in Baylor County, she was a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Frank Roop of Decatur and Troy Roop of Henrietta; a
sister, Mattie Jo Jones of Springtown; and six grandchildren.
Published Sunday, February 19, 2006
Roper,
Marshall Everett
1938-2006
Graveside service for Marshall Everett Roper, 67 of Rhome was Jan. 19 at Aurora
Cemetery. Bruce Barber and Lee Roy Jackson officiated.
Roper died Jan. 15, 2006, in Chico.
Born Dec. 6, 1938, in Rhome to Ester Roper, Marshall Roper was a carpenter.
He is survived by his mother; a daughter, Mindy Christine Roper of Carrollton;
and a sister, Adeline Wayland of Blairsville, Ga.
Pallbearers were Travis Sakellaridis, Kenny Wayland, Alex Sakellaridis, Blake
Sandford, Dylan Sandford, and Johnny Wallace.
The family requests memorials be made to the funeral home or to the family to
help pay for his funeral.
Published Sunday, January 22, 2006
Rose,
Dominick
1919-2006
A memorial service for Dominick Rose, 86, of Rhome will be at a later date.
He died Monday, March 20, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Dec. 3, 1919, in Calabria, Italy, to Guytano and Vircenzina Rose he was an
accountant. He married Belle Valenti March 7, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was
an Army Air Corps veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife.
He is survived by two daughters, Virginia Rose of Rhome and Lorraine Rose of
Florida; a son, Jim Rose of Florida; seven grandchildren; and 10
great-grandchildren.
Published Thursday, March 23, 2006
Ross,
John Warren
1920-2006
Service for John Warren Ross, 85, of Alvord was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June
21, at Coker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was to follow in Alvord Cemetery. Gerre
Joiner was to officiate.
Ross died Sunday, June 18, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born Nov. 5, 1920, in Decatur, he was a metal bonder and served in the United
States Army for six years.
He is survived by his wife, Hilda Ross, of Alvord; two sons, Donald Ross of
Alvord and Allan Ross of Fort Worth; a sister, Ruby Rice of Shawnee, Okla.; and
five grandchildren.
Published Sunday, June 25, 2006
Rowe,
Florene
1921-2006
Funeral for Florene Rowe, 84, of Decatur was April 4 at Coker Funeral Home
Chapel in Decatur. The Rev. Fredric L. Utz officiated. Burial followed at
Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Rowe died Saturday, April 1, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Nov. 15, 1921, in Wise County to Clifton Wesley and Maude (Boydston) Cook,
she retired from the accounting department of Texas Woman’s University in
Denton. She was a member of the Decatur chapter of Eastern Star and the Oak
Grove United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred George.
She is survived by her husband, Guy Warren Rowe of Decatur; a son, Paul Clay of
Lancaster, Calif., and a daughter, Nona Taylor of Denison.
Published Thursday, April 6, 2006
Rubottom,
Jack Noel
1969-2006
Funeral for Jack Noel Rubottom, 36, of Wylie was to be 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Sachse. Burial was to follow at 2 p.m.
at Allison Cemetery in Bridgeport.
Rubottom died March 11, 2006, in Dallas.
Born April 14, 1969, Rubottom graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1987 and
went on to earn two college degrees in arts and science.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Rubottom; daughter, Jacqueline; and stepson,
Andrew Griffin, all of Wylie; his mother, Dorothy Allison, of Simms; his father,
Jack Rubottom Sr., of Phoenix; two sisters, Debra Muhle of Oklahoma City; and
Tennille Green of Bridgeport.
Published Sunday, March 19, 2006
Salazar,
Manuel
1941-2006
Funeral mass for Manuel Salazar, 64, of Fort Worth was to be at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 16, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bridgeport. The Rev.
Sogan George was to officiate. Burial was to be at Panteon Municipal San Juan De
Mata in Mexico.
Salazar died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born Dec. 1, 1941, in Allende Coahuila, Mexico, he was a mechanic and a member
of St. John’s Catholic Church and Curcillos de Colores.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Elena Salazar.
He is survived by his children, Juan Manuel Salazar and wife, Marsa Antonia, of
Bridgeport, Francisco Salazar and wife, Blanca Nely, of Bridgeport, Rosa
Hernandez and husband, Hector, of Allende, Silvia DeLuna and husband, Juan
Antonio, of Allende, Silverio Salazar and wife, Aurora, of Bridgeport, Amalia
Sergovia and husband, Manuel, of Allende, Arturo Salazar and wife, Catalina, of
Bridgeport, and Rita Munoz and husband, Jesus, of Bridgeport; 30 grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
Published Thursday, August 17, 2006
Sands,
Margaret Nell
1919-2006
Memorial service for Margaret Nell Sands, 87, of Alvord was Aug. 1 at the First
United Methodist Church in Alvord. Carroll Caddell officiated. Burial followed
at Alvord Cemetery.
Sands died Friday, July 28, 2006, in Decatur.
Born March 3, 1919, in Alvord to Hal M. and Nell (Dillingham) Sands, she was a
secretary for federal probation and was a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Alvord.
She is survived by two nieces, Lisa Wolf and Susan Sands, both of Fort Worth;
and two nephews, Hal Sands of Mississippi and David Sands of Fort Worth.
Published Thursday, August 3, 2006
Saunders,
Mildred Mae Keen
1915-2006
Funeral for Mildred Mae Keen Saunders, 90, of Decatur was April 19 at Coker
Funeral Home. Kevin Moore officiated. Burial followed at Hopewell Cemetery in
Montague.
Saunders died April 16, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Aug. 29, 1915, in Crafton to Benjamin Tuckie Keen and Addie Harman, she was
a homemaker. She married Olive “Marlow” Sanders on July 1, 1937, in Bowie.
She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include three sons, Gordon Saunders of Arlington, Ron Saunders of
Bowie and Marvin Saunders of Decatur; two daughters, Kay Shanks of Fort Worth
and Becky Harrison of Decatur; a sister, Carrie Ruth Wall of Watauga; 13
grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Published Thursday, April 27, 2006
Scarborough,
Henry Samuel ‘Sam’
1929-2006
Funeral for Henry Samuel “Sam” Scarborough, 77, of Sunset was to be at 3
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Truth Tabernacle in Bowie. The Revs. Charles
Scarborough, Barney Walker and Matthew Taylor were to officiate. Burial was to
follow at Sunset Cemetery.
Scarborough died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, in Dallas.
Born Feb. 11, 1929, in Fannin County, he was a cabinet maker. He was a U.S. Army
veteran and a member of the United Pentecostal Church, Truth Tabernacle in
Bowie, the Disabled American Veterans, and the American Association of Retired
Persons.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Shaw, a daughter, Debbie Shaw, two
sisters, Maudie Driskell and Oleta Armstrong, and two brothers, Delmo and Ernest
Scarborough.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Pearl Scarborough; two sons, Karl Troutt of
Decatur and Glendan Roberts of Niles, Mich.; five daughters, Patricia Alderman
of Huntington, Beverly “Becky” Cook of Sunset, Lela Taylor of Jermyn, Judith
Turner of Canton, and Ann Kropp of Las Vegas, Nev.; 32 grandchildren; numerous
great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles
Scarborough of Paris; and five sisters, Charles Scarborough of Paris, Nellie
Walls of Dublin, Elaine Walker of Palestine, Levette Moody of Celesta, Loann
Lindsey of Greenville and Mozelle Pugh of Quitman.
Memorials may be made to Legend Bank in Alvord for the Scarborough Cook Family.
Published Sunday, November 12, 2006
Scott,
Geneva ‘Gene’
1924-2006
Service for Geneva "Gene" Scott, 81, of Rhome was Thursday at
Greenwood Chapel in Fort Worth. Entombment was in Greenwood Mausoleum.
Scott died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Bedford.
Born Nov. 7, 1924, in Batesville, Scott retired from General Dynamics in 1986.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dean Scott; two sons, Lanny C.
Dickenson and wife Sandra and Kenneth Dickenson and wife Sue; a daughter,
Cynthia Misner and husband Steve; a sister, June Cawell; and seven grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, January 22, 2006
Scroggins,
E.G.
1929-2006
Funeral for E.G. Scroggins, 77, of Bridgeport was Aug. 17 at Hawkins Funeral
Chapel. Roger Rhodes, Randy, Rick and Mike Scroggins officiated. Burial followed
at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Scroggins died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born Jan. 8, 1929, in Davidson, Okla., he retired from Mitchell Energy as a
plant manager after 30 years. He graduated from Hollister, Okla., High School in
1947. He married Beryl Stribling on April 20, 1949, in Elmore, Okla. Scroggins
was a member of Cates Street Church of Christ and had been a resident of
Bridgeport for 51 years.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Randy Scroggins and wife, Jackie, of
Westlake, Rick Scroggins and wife, Debbie, of Albuquerque and Mike Scroggins and
wife, Marsha, of Fort Worth; 15 grandchildren, Kyle, Brittany, Courtney, John,
Caitlin, Cameron, Christopher, Carrissa, Colin, Ian, Ethan, Sunni, Nick, Lauren,
Christin and Michael Jr.; four great-grandchildren, John V., Joe, Jacob and
Kyndall; two sisters, Georgia Wright and husband, Eldon, and Jimmie Huddle;
three sisters-in-law, Irene Scroggins, Carolyn Turner and husband, Gene, and
Joyce Stills and husband, Doug; a brother-in-law, Gene Nunely; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were his grandsons.
Memorials may be made to Cates Street Church of Christ, P.O. Box 605,
Bridgeport, Texas 76426 or Compass Hospice, P.O. Box 1147, Decatur, Texas 76234.
Published Sunday, August 20, 2006
Seagraves,
Okla Linehan
1918-2006
Funeral for Okla Linehan Seagraves, 87, of Bridgeport was Monday, Feb. 20, at
Balsora Baptist Church in Balsora. The Revs. Duane Perkinson and Matthew Norton
officiated. Burial was at Willow Point Cemetery in Balsora.
Seagraves died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Oct. 31, 1918, in Parker County, she was a housewife. She married Ancil L.
Seagraves Feb. 16, 1936, in Willow Point. Seagraves was a member of the Balsora
Baptist Church, a longtime GA teacher and Sunday school teacher, a member of the
Women’s Missionary Union, former executive director of Camp Copass in Denton
and a lifetime member of the Bridgeport Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by a daughter, JoAnn Calmes and husband, William, of Aubrey; two
sons, Donnie Seagraves of Humble and Paul Seagraves and wife, Rosita, of
Bridgeport; seven grandchildren, Mitchell, Gary, Chris, Michael, Teresa, Paul II
and Rasena; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Freeda Duffle of Silsbee; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Gary Calmes, Christopher Seagraves, Michel Seagraves, Paul
Seagraves II, Wayne Stone and Bobby Stone. Honorary pallbearers were deacons at
Balsora Baptist Church.
Published Thursday, February 23, 2006
Self,
Eual Dean
1929-2006
Graveside service for Eual Dean Self, 77, of Decatur was Sept. 11 in Greenwood.
Ben Gerald officiated.
Self died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Sept. 2, 1929, in Cushing to J.T. and Louise (Smithart) Self, he was a
foreman. He married Mary Joyce Rhine on June 17, 1950, in Texarkana.
He is survived by two daughters, Lori Gardner of North Richland Hills and Karen
Self of Decatur; two sons, Clay Self of Aledo and Eric Self of Fort Worth; and
five grandchildren.
Published Thursday, September 14, 2006
Selman,
Ernest Eugene ‘Gene’
1936-2006
Funeral for Ernest Eugene “Gene” Selman, 70, of Decatur was Saturday, Oct.
7, at Leatherwood Memorial Chapel in Brady. The Rev. Sheldon Jonson officiated.
Burial followed at Fife Cemetery in Fife.
Selman died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born March 1, 1936, in Brady to James Hillyard and Emma (Alley) Selman, he was a
mechanic supervisor for Hanover Gas Compressions, working for the company since
1978. He enjoyed antique cars and spending time with his family. He was a
Methodist. He was a member of the Flagstaff Masonic Lodge No. 7, a 32-Degree
Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Lois Selman and Christine Thomas, and
brothers, Marvin, James, Ray, Jack and Otis.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Selman of Decatur; a son, Russell Selman of
Kingsland; two daughters, Traci Fulton of Odessa and Lisa Selman-Holman and her
husband, Scott, of Denton; two brothers, Elvis Selman and his wife, Ann, of
Woodlands and Earl Selman and wife, Barbara, of Spring; a sister, Lila Kirklin
of Abilene; eight grandchildren, Shelly Norris, Justin and Eric Selman, Deidra
Stottlemyre, Sasha Curry, and Jackson, Joshuah and Joseph Holman; and six
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Richard Roper Sr., Bobby Kirklin, Scott Holman, David and Sean
Selman and Byron Lax. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Gardner, Paul Glenn Boldt,
Pat Griffin and members of the Flagstaff Masonic Lodge No. 7.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer
Society.
Published Thursday, October 12, 2006
Senters,
Lorene E.
1912-2006
Funeral for Lorene E. Senters, 93, of Bridgeport was Friday, June 30, at 10:30
a.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Chico with burial at Thomas Cemetery.
The Rev. Gary Demmitt officiated.
Senters died Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born Nov. 29, 1912, in Bridgeport to Marion R. and Fannie Jenkins Green, she was
an antique dealer and rancher who was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.
She married Forrest E. Senters on Sept. 13, 1943, in Palo Pinto.
She was preceded in death by her husband; five brothers J.D., Marion
“Shorty,” Cecil “Pee Wee,” Robert “Bo,” and Jimmy Green; and a
sister, Sue Lewis.
She is survived by a son, Bob Edd Senters of Bridgeport; three sisters-in-law,
Lorene Green, Bonnie Green and Addie Ruth Steele; 15 nieces and nephews and many
cousins.
Pallbearers were Jim Green, Eddie Green, Joe Lewis, Clayton Green, Charlie
Green, Bob Green and Steve Green. Honorary pallbearers were Sipriana Ibarra and
Charlie Hall.
Published Sunday, July 2, 2006
Setters,
Charles William ‘Bill’
1950-2006
Service for Charles William “Bill” Setters, 55, of Paradise was Feb. 28 at
the First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport. The Rev. Mike Miller
officiated.
Setters died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in Paradise.
Born July 9, 1950, in Perryton, Setters was a crane technician and a member of
the First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport.
Survivors include his wife, Sandi, of Paradise; his son, Mark Setters and wife,
Jill, of Grants Pass, Ore.; two stepsons, Sean Foster and Jeremy Foster, and a
stepdaughter, Bobbi Foster, all of Salem, Ore.; four brothers, Jerry Turley,
David Rodriguez, Danny Rodriguez, and Donny Rodriguez; five sisters, Sue Jones
and husband, Bill, Char Setters, Sharon Hartman, JoAn Petrey and Patty Stegman;
four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Thursday, March 2, 2006
Sheppard,
Wallace
1929-2006
Graveside service for Wallace Sheppard, 77, of Fort Worth was to be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 21, at Perrin Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Craig Erb was to
officiate.
Sheppard died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born March 8, 1929, in Hale Center to Curtis C. and Bessie Sims Sheppard, he was
a retired businessman and a U.S. Marine who served during World War II. He was a
member of the Methodist church and the Veterans Association. He married
Jacqueline Chandler on Sept. 8, 1950, in Denton.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Danea Anderson of Hillsboro, Teresa
Johnson and her husband, Randy, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Rebecca Boyd of Fort
Worth; two sons, Wallace D. “Buck” Sheppard Jr. of Fort Worth and Brian
Sheppard of Denton; grandchildren, Lee, Eric, Christie, B.J., Django and Tell;
great-grandchildren, Michael and Reagan; and two sisters, Helen Buckner of
Bridgeport and Cletabell Irwin.
Published Sunday, October 22, 2006
Shields,
Elizabeth Charlene ‘Betsy’
1946-2006
Funeral for Elizabeth Charlene (Betsy) Shields, 60, of Paradise was Nov. 28 in
Allen. Burial followed at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen.
Shields died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Waco.
Born Aug. 2, 1946, in Amarillo, to Charles Edwin and Opal M. (Ford) Shields, she
was a member of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by her brother, Jerry E. Shields and wife, Shirley, of Paradise;
a nephew, Steve Shields of Keller; a niece, Laura Smith of Saginaw; two uncles,
Tommy Shields and his wife, Betty, and Lee Shields, all of McKinney; and an
aunt, Marie Magers and husband, Raymond, of Van.
Published Thursday, November 30, 2006
Sides,
Lawana June
1927-2006
Funeral for Lawana June Sides, 78, of Chico was to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.
8 at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Kenneth Wood was to officiate. Burial was
to follow at Chico Cemetery.
Sides died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born Aug. 3, 1927, in Minden, W.Va., to Dewey and Olive Lewis Prater, she was a
homemaker. She married Melvin E. Sides on Dec. 7, 1946, in Oak Hill, W.Va. She
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chico.
She was preceded in death by her husband and two sisters, Collea and Colletta
Prater.
She is survived by a daughter, Colleen Self and husband, Buel, of Chico; three
sons, Dale Sides and wife, Cathy, of Avery; Ralph Sides and wife, Priscilla, of
Granbury and Jackie Sides and wife, Cathy, of Chico; 23 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were to be Michael Eudy, Bryant Eudy, Ralph Sides II, Matt Sides,
Dusty Sides and Toby Sides.
Published Thursday, February 9, 2006
Simmons,
Zelma Mae
1919-2006
Funeral for Zelma Mae Simmons, 87, of Arlington and formerly of Boyd, was Friday
at Christian-Hawkins funeral home in Boyd. The Rev. Bob Turk officiated. Burial
followed at Boyd Cemetery.
Simmons died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born April 15, 1919, in Newport to Roy and Ethel Howard, she married Pete W.
Simmons on Jan. 19, 1938, in Henrietta. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church in Boyd.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Max and Danny Simmons; two
brothers, Doyle and Cecil Howard; and a sister, Elizabeth Ann Clement.
She is survived by sons, Joe Simmons and wife, Janis, of Oklahoma City, Okla.,
Michael Simmons and wife, Kathy, of Levelland, and Monty Simmons of Burleson;
daughters, Nina Spann of Arlington and Karen Larsen and husband, Chris, of
Morgantown, Ky.; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Joe, Michael, Monty, Max and Adrian Simmons and Richard
Beauchamp.
Memorials may be made to Universal Health Service Hospice or the American
Diabetes Association.
Published Sunday, October 8, 2006
Simpson,
Frances Merle
1923-2006
Graveside service for Frances Merle Simpson, 83, of Decatur was April 29 at
Oaklawn Cemetery. The Rev. Ken May officiated.
Simpson died Thursday, April 27, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born January 27, 1923, in Denver, Texas (Montague County) to William Henry Watts
and Queen Electa Thompson Watts, she was formerly employed by Lorch of Westway
Industry of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ancel Simpson, and two brothers
and two sisters.
She is survived by a son, Dan Harvey and wife, Glenda, of Decatur; a daughter,
Rhonda Small and husband, Wes, of Decatur; four grandchildren, Chad Harvey and
wife, Amanda, of Decatur, Lori Harvey of Odessa, Stephanie Small of San Antonio
and Andrew Small of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and three great-grandchildren, Lyndon
Harvey, Reagan Harvey and Alyson Harvey.
Published Thursday, May 4, 2006
Sims,
Beverly D.
1939-2006
Funeral for Beverly D. Sims, 66, of Chico was to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June
7, at Crafton Baptist Church. The Rev. Tom Merritt was to officiate. Burial was
to be at Chico Cemetery.
Sims died Saturday, June 3, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Dec. 23, 1939, in Dallas, she was retired from Southwestern Bell Network
Engineering Provisions. She was an avid member of the Chico Athletic Booster
Club, a past president of the Chico Chamber of Commerce, a member of Crafton
Baptist Church and the Sand Flat Art Guild. She served on the Board of Directors
of Chico Public Library and was a former member of the Chico Park Board.
She married Butch Sims on June 30, 1981, in Roswell, N.M. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Stacey Eisenhower.
She is survived by her husband, Butch Sims of Chico; a daughter, Sandra Peek and
husband Kenneth of Annona; two sons, Richard Meeks and wife Sandra of Ladonia
and Joe “Slim” Pickens of Decatur; and four grandchildren, Brandi, Kelly,
Brian and Crystal.
Pallbearers were Bobby Eisenhower, Shane Hedrick, Karen Hathaway, Kevin Lemond,
Zack Terrell, Greg Grimes, Terry Hand and Larry Gardner.
Published Thursday, June 8, 2006
Sims,
Robert E. ‘Bob’
1932-2006
Memorial service for Robert E. “Bob” Sims, 73, of Decatur was to be at 3
p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Fellowship Cowboy Church in Joshua.
Sims died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, in Lewisville.
Born Nov. 16, 1932, in San Diego, Calif., to Earl and Roberta Sims, he was a
member of Fellowship Cowboy Church in Joshua.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Brown Sims; a son, Rick Sims of Tampa, Fla.;
four daughters, Shannon Sims of Arlington, Lyn Rodgers of Pilot Point, Jill
Bridges of Flower Mound and Janet Easley of Buena Vista, Ark.; a sister, Donna
McCoy of Portland, Ore.; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Published Sunday, November 12, 2006
Slayton,
Melton ‘Bud’
1923-2006
Graveside service for Melton “Bud” Slayton, 83, of Chico was to be at 11
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Grapevine Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Sessions was to
officiate.
Slayton died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born July 30, 1923, in Dallas to Leroy and Willie (Brewer) Slayton, he was a
retired carpenter and a member of the U.S. Army. He was a lifetime member of the
carpenter’s union. He married Vivian Woods on June 2, 1945, in Los Angeles,
Calif.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Theodore Slayton.
He is survived by his wife of Chico; two sons, Steven Dell Slayton and his wife,
Karen, of Bedford and Ivan Monroe Slayton and his wife, Kelly, of Colleyville;
two daughters, Cynthia Ann Bolin and her husband, Arnold, of Rhome and Cathy Lou
Dillard and her husband, Clay, of Alabama; seven grandsons, Jason, Richard,
Robert, Shawn, Tanner, Josh and Jason; five great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, October 22, 2006
Slayton,
Oneita Haire
1921-2006
Service for Oneita Haire Slayton, 84, of Bridgeport was to be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 11 at Family Cathedral of Praise in Mesquite. Her grandson Brent
Johnson was to officiate. Burial was to be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Forney.
Howard died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born Oct. 13, 1921, in Arp, Slayton was a retired administrative assistant for
the federal government and a lifelong Baptist. She married Gene Slayton on Aug.
20, 1955.
Survivors are her husband; three sons, Allen Johnson and wife, Linda, of
Mesquite, Roger Johnson of Rockwall, and Monty Slayton and wife, Pat, of
Bridgeport; two sisters, Minnie Herrington, and Jeanne Helm and husband, J.L.,
of Tyler; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, March 12, 2006
Slimp,
Wayne L.
1930-2006
Funeral for Wayne L. Slimp, 75, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30,
at Aurora Baptist Church. The Revs. Doyle R. Slimp and Raymond Henson will
officiate. Burial will follow at Aurora Cemetery.
Slimp died Monday, March 27, 2006, in Decatur.
Born April 30, 1930, in Rhome, Slimp was a retired aircraft assembler for Bell
Helicopter and Lockheed Martin. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of
Aurora Baptist Church.
He is survived by a son, Carl W. Slimp of Decatur; a daughter, Diane Slimp
Goodwin of Glen Rose; two brothers, the Rev. Doyle R. Slimp of Decatur and Clyde
A. Slimp of Decatur; a sister, Elaine Slimp Andress of Lipan; and three
grandchildren, Chris and Kevin McKee and Shanna Goodwin, all of Glen Rose.
Pallbearers were Charles Ray Smith, Ronnie Smith, Bobby Davis, Sean Andress,
Matt Naugle, Brian Hunt and Jesse Bulpitt.
Published Thursday, March 30, 2006
Sloas,
Justin Jerome
1989-2006
Funeral for Justin Jerome Sloas, 17, of Newark was Friday, Oct. 20, at Coker
Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur. Dan Williams officiated. Burial followed at
Aurora Cemetery.
Sloas died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, in New Fairview.
Born March 18, 1989, in Azle to Danny Keith Sloas and Christine Ranay Gray, he
was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Newark.
He is survived by his parents, Danny Sloas of Newark and Christine Sloas of
Justin; a brother, Jason Sloas of Justin; grandparents, Billy and Dorothy Gray
of Newark and Mary and Grady Stone of Saginaw; and a great-grandmother, Hazel
Sloas of Newark.
Published Sunday, October 22, 2006
Smith,
Allen L.
1928-2006
Graveside service for Allen L. Smith, 77, of Chico was to be at 1 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 4 at Thomas Cemetery. The Revs. Gayle Baucom and Bill Cleveland were to
officiate.
Smith died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Sept. 4, 1928, in Tulsa, Okla., he was a truck driver for Transport for
more than 20 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sunset.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Billie R. Smith, and two
brothers, Neal and Ralph Smith.
He is survived by two sons, Claude Smith of Duncan, Okla., and Bill Smith and
wife, Linda, of Runaway Bay; two daughters, Nola Smith Fraley and husband, Mike,
of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Debbie O’Bryant of Chico; a brother, Wiley Smith;
three sisters, Maxine McKenzie, Pat Wallace and Claudia Leonard; three
grandchildren, Richard O’Bryant Jr., Dustin Fraley and Ashley Smith; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials be made to T.K. Ranch.
Published Sunday, February 5, 2006
Smith,
B.D.
1919-2006
Memorial for B.D. Smith, 87, of Fort Worth was to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May
10, at Greenwood Memorial Park.
Smith died Monday, May 8, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born Jan. 27, 1919, to Bertrand Dailey and Ella Ford Smith in Decatur, he was
retired from General Dynamics after 26 years of service. He was a 32nd degree
Mason.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Smith, in 1984.
He is survived by two sons, Bryan Dailey Smith and George Fielding Smith, both
of Fort Worth; three daughters, Trudy Hovenkamp Bryant of Fort Worth, Karla Jean
Dingman of Stephenville and Stacey Leigh McIntosh of Keller; two sisters,
Laverne Kennedy of Rotan and Ella Mae Cagle of Decatur; eight grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
Published Thursday, May 11, 2006
Smith,
Billie
1932-2006
Graveside service for Billie Smith, 73, of Chico was Jan. 16. The Rev. Gayle
Baucom and the Rev. Bill Cleveland officiated.
Smith died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Sept. 13, 1932, in Palestine, she was a homemaker and a member of the First
Baptist Church in Chico. She married Allen L. Smith on May 7, 1949, in Pecos.
She was preceded in death by three brothers.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Claude Smith of Duncan, Okla., and
Bill Smith and wife, Linda, of Runaway Bay; two daughters, Nola Smith Fraley and
husband, Mike, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Debbie O’Bryant of Chico; three
grandchildren, Richard O’Bryant Jr., Dustin Fraley, and Ashley Smith; numerous
nieces, nephews.
Published Thursday, January 26, 2006
Smith,
Darla Lynelle
1971-2006
Family visitation for Darla Lynelle Smith, 35, of Euless will be from 3 to 5
p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. She will be
cremated.
Smith died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, in Euless.
Born July 16, 1971, in Denton, she was a long-haul truck driver for CFI Trucking
Firm Inc. of Joplin, Mo.
She was preceded in death by a brother, David Lynn Smith.
She is survived by her mother, Jeanne Hollywood and her husband, Thomas, of
Euless; her father, M.L. Smith and his wife, Francoise, of Lancaster; a brother,
Edward Lee Smith and his wife, Audra, of Forney; two step-sisters, Kathleen
Hollywood of Spring and Patricia Yoakum of Lancaster; and two nephews.
Published Sunday, October 29, 2006
Smith,
Elizabeth ‘Betty’
1930-2006
Memorial service for Elizabeth “Betty” Smith, 76, of Decatur was to be at 4
p.m. Wednesday at Decatur Senior Center.
Smith died Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, in Decatur.
Born July 23, 1930, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to Edward and Lillian Gratto, she
was a homemaker. She married Robert Maxwell Smith on June 3, 1960, in El Monte,
Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters, Nancy Gragg and Marcia
Hamilton; a son, Wayne Morris; and three grandsons, Bobby Williams, Robbie Gragg
and Jason Cofield.
She is survived by a son, David Johnson and wife, Grace, of Haltom City; three
daughters, LaDonna McDaniel and husband, Wally, and Laurie Johnson, all of
Decatur, and LaVan Smith of Azle; a son-in-law, Donald Hamilton of Fort Worth; a
brother, the Rev. James Cole and wife, Betty, of Roscoe, Ill.; two sisters,
Marcia Hakes and husband, Charlie, of Bowie and Edna Smith of Hornell, N.Y.; 15
grandchildren, Andrew Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Joshua Cofield, Jeron Smith
and wife, Cristi, Nancy Huff and husband, Robert, Kristina Hamilton, Angela
Naron, “Baby Jimmy” McDaniel and wife, Rebecca, Michael McDaniel and wife,
Victoria, Christopher McDaniel and wife, Jennifer, Laura Jackson and husband,
Tommy, Scott McDaniel, Michelle Ramsey and husband, Richey, Timothy Morris and
wife, Sherrie, and Sunshine Morris; and 16 great-grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren.
Published Thursday, September 28, 2006
Smith,
James Preston
1951-2006
Graveside service for James Preston Smith, 54, of Boyd was April 28 at
Sweetwater. Gerre Joiner officiated.
Smith died Tuesday April 25, 2006, in Boyd.
Born Nov. 17, 1951, in Decatur, he was a rancher.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Smith.
He is survived by his parents, Norman and Joyce Cox of Boyd; a son, Joseph Ray
Smith of Sanger; a daughter, Carrie Ann Lavon of Sanger; and nine grandchildren.
Published Sunday, April 30, 2006
Smith,
Jolene ‘Jo Jo’ McMaster
1938-2006
Funeral for Jolene “Jo Jo” McMaster Smith, 68, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 13, at Coker Funeral Home Chapel. Donald McMaster will
officiate. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 7
to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the funeral home.
Smith died Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Feb. 18, 1938, in Pettit, she was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Smith, and a daughter, Rene
McMaster Phillips.
She is survived by her father, Willis Martin Harris; her mother, Florence Elnora
Lambert; six sons, Rick, Mickey, Steve and Donald McMaster, all of Decatur, and
Tim and Mark Smith, both of Pennsylvania; a sister, Marlene Henricks of Lubbock;
14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Chris, Ty, Jake, Rusty, Lance and Colton McMaster, Matt
Lavender and Mack Sanders.
The family requests memorials be made to Compass Hospice.
Published Thursday, April 13, 2006
Sparks,
Minnie
1922-2006
Graveside service for Minnie Sparks, 83, of Grandview was Jan. 16 at Chico
Cemetery. The Rev. Jerrel Martinez officiated.
Sparks died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, in Grandview.
Born Nov. 6, 1922, in Decatur, Sparks, a homemaker, was a member of the New
Beginnings Assembly of God Church and was active in the WMC of the Assemblies of
God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Sparks; her brother, Henry
Cook; and sisters, Ople Cox, Viva Avila, Estelene Evans, and Marie Hall.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie L. Sparks and wife, Wanda, of Burleson; a
granddaughter, Stephanie Villa and her husband, Dennis of Saginaw; a grandson,
Aaron Sparks of Fort Worth; a great-granddaughter Irina Villa of Saginaw; and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Published Thursday, January 19, 2006
Spiering,
Debroah Earp
1963-2006
Funeral for Debroah Earp Spiering, 43, of Wichita, Kan., was to be at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7, at Oakland Cemetery in Weatherford.
Spiering died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Wichita, Kan.
She was born April 21, 1963, in Azle to Worthy Earp and Cynthia Powell Newby.
She was preceded in death by her father.
She is survived by brothers, Jason Earp and his wife, Sherri, of Chico and
Jarrod Earp; her mother, Cynthia Newby; sons, Bryan Newby and his wife, Amanda,
and Terry Newby; and a grandson, Destin Newby.
Published Sunday, October 8, 2006
Staderman,
Lela Mae Kincaid
1920-2006
Graveside service for Lela Mae Kincaid Staderman, 86, of Sugarland, formerly of
Decatur, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation
will be Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Staderman died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, in Sugarland.
Born Jan. 6, 1920, in Decatur, she was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Paul Staderman.
She is survived by by a daughter, Barbara Cleary and husband, John, of Irvine,
Calif.; and a sister, Boosh Brown and her husband, Jim, of Irving.
Published Sunday, August 20, 2006
Stanford,
Patsy Elaine
1933-2006
Funeral for Patsy Elaine Stanford, 73, of Newark will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
Dec. 28, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Boyd with the Rev. Don Shotwell
officiating. Burial will follow at Dido Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6-8
p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the funeral home.
Stanford died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born April 6, 1933, in Erwin, Tenn., to C.R. and Grace Cox, she was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Clifford Stanford of Newark; two
sons, Kirk Stanford and wife, Margaret, and Gary Stanford and wife, Becky, all
of Fort Worth; a daughter, Wendy Stanford of Newark; six grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bob Cox of Marble Falls.
Published Thursday, December 28, 2006
Stockard,
Karen Parker
1955-2006
Service for Karen Parker Stockard, 51, of Chico will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May
20, at The Shepherd’s House in Chico. The Rev. Kern Choate will officiate.
Stockard died Friday, May 12, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Feb. 9, 1955, to W.P. “Snooks” and Margaret Booher Parker, Stockard was
a postal worker and a member of The Shepherd’s House in Chico. She married
Wendell Stockard on June 28, 2003, in Crafton.
She is survived by her husband; two brothers, William Dwayne Parker and wife,
JoAnn of Chico, and Kenneth Lee Parker of Bowie; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Published Thursday, May 18, 2006
Stokes,
Michael Anson
2006
A graveside service for Michael Anson Stokes of Bridgeport will be Monday, July
10, at 10:30 a.m. at Mexican Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Hobbs will officiate.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Stokes died Thursday, July 6, 2006, in Decatur.
He was born Thursday, July 6, 2006, in Decatur to Tim and Stephanie Stokes of
Bridgeport.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Lane.
He is survived by parents; two sisters, Haley and Rhylee Stokes; grandparents
Harold and Sally Stokes and Raymond and Maria Marshall, all of Bridgeport;
great-grandparents, Catherine Rought of Bloomfield, Mo., Julian and Delores
Ramirez and Barbara Marshall, all of Bridgeport; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins
and family friends.
Published Sunday, July 9, 2006
Stone,
Dorothy C.
1922-2006
Funeral for Dorothy C. Stone, 83, of Decatur will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 8 at
Coker Funeral Home. David Stone will officiate. Burial will follow at Bluebonnet
Hills in Colleyville. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the
funeral home.
Stone died Friday, May 5, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Oct. 30, 1922, in Wichita Falls, to George Burke Childress and Mary Helen
Coffman, she was a licensed vocational nurse. She married Leonard David Stone
March 1, 1941, in Wichita Falls.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by a daughter, Emma K. Molder of Decatur; two sons, David Stone
of Houston and Tom Stone of Decatur; a sister, Maybelle Reeves of Denison; and
eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, May 7, 2006
Stone,
Mary Jane
1914-2006
Funeral for Mary Jane Stone, 91, of Decatur was to be Saturday, June 10, at 11
a.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial was to be at East
Bridgeport Cemetery.
Stone died Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Decatur.
Born July 7, 1914, in Decatur to Stephen and Nora Brown, she was a seamstress
and an artist who enjoyed oil painting.
She was preceded in death by her eight brothers and sisters and by her son,
Timothy Stone, in 2003.
She is survived by four grandchildren, Tonya, Tammy and Philip Franklin and Nora
Rebecca; daughter-in-law, Andrea Lael Stone; nephews, Bill Newby, Steve Downs,
Billy Brown, Billy Garrison and Dee Blackerby; and a niece, Linda Stewart.
The family requests donations be made to Compass Hospice, 125 Country Road 3051,
Decatur, Texas 76234.
Published Sunday, June 11, 2006
Stone,
Wanda Mae
1913-2006
Funeral for Wanda May Stone, 93, of Decatur was Nov. 27 at Coker Funeral Home
Chapel. The Rev. Ken May officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Stone died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Decatur.
Born June 2, 1913, in Cisco to Thomas Harrison and Lillian Williams Barnard, she
was a homemaker. She married Marvin L. Stone on April 24, 1935. She was a
graduate of Texas Tech University and was an artist and seamstress. She
volunteered at the Decatur hospital and sewed blankets for children. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Raynette Wilson of Decatur and Carol McGee of
Lewisville; a sister, Aleta Burris of Baytown; seven grandchildren; and 11
great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, December 24, 2006
Stover,
Jason Atwell
1978-2006
Memorial service for Jason Atwell Stover, 27, of Sanger was to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 19, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Decatur. The Rev. Raymond
Jones was to officiate. Burial was to follow at Eastside Cemetery in Bridgeport.
Stover died Saturday, July 15, 2006, in Dallas.
Born Aug. 20, 1978, in Shattuck, Okla., to L.J. Stover and Michelle Godwin, he
was a machine operator at IPS. He married Melinda Kay Stutt Stover on Aug. 25,
1996, in Bonham.
He is survived by his wife; his parents of Paris; daughters, Katie Michelle
Stover and Breanna Ashlynn Stover, both of Sanger; a son, Bryce Marlen Stover of
Sanger; two brothers, Bobby Stover of Sanger and William Stover of Paris; and
his grandmother, Lorene Garcia of Altus, Okla.
The family requests memorials be sent to the Stover Children’s Trust Fund in
care of First Financial Bank, 1415 Farm Road 51 South, Decatur, Texas 76234.
Published Thursday, July 20, 2006
Strickland,
Lavern
1916-2006
Funeral for Lavern Strickland, 89, of Boyd was Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Laurel Land
Memorial Chapel in Dallas. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Strickland died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, in Weatherford.
Born Dec. 23, 1916, in Eldorado to John Thomas and Sophronia Aylor, she was a
homemaker.
She is survived by two daughters, Renee Starr and Faye Sims; sisters, Loretta,
Elizabeth, Juanita and Martha; grandchildren, Ronald and Wesley Weeks, Lisa
Hilley, and Jerry and Kevin Sims; and seven great-grandchildren.
Published Thursday, November 9, 2006
Stump,
Mary Louise
1921-2006
Memorial service for Mary Louise Stump, 85, of Medina, N.Y., was Tuesday,
Sept. 12, in Medina. The Rev. James Maxwell officiated. Burial followed at
Mount Albion Cemetery.
Stump died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, in Medina.
Born April 4, 1921, in Clay County, W. Va., to Charles and Mary Showen, she
married Donald H. Stump and the couple moved to the Orleans County area. She
was employed with the former T.J. Lipton¹s of Albion until her retirement in
the 1980s. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Medina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, Larry and Donald G.
Stump, and five brothers.
She is survived by three children, Flora Lambert and husband, Joe Lambert,
of Decatur, Dorothy Casey and husband, Larry, of Medina and Howard Stump and
wife, Tracy, of Joliet, Ill.; a sister, Dorothy Haynes of Charleston, W.
Va.; seven grandchildren, Kristin Casey, Candace Pitts, Jason Taylor, Donald
and David Stump, and Michele and Michael Lutz; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Sunshine Fund at First United Methodist Church,
104 S. Miller St., Decatur, Texas 76234.
Published Thursday, September 21, 2006
Stupka,
Ed
1918-2006
Funeral for Ed Stupka, 87, of Bridgeport was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7,
at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Fort Bend, Iowa. Burial was to follow at
Newark Township Cemetery in Vincent, Iowa.
Stupka died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, in Bridgeport.
Born Jan. 31, 1918, in Humboldt, Iowa, to Albert Martin and Helen Johnson Stupka
he attended elementary school in Humboldt, high school in Renwick, Iowa, and the
School of Commerce in Mason City, Iowa. Stupka married Ann Hofmann of Vincent,
Iowa, June 11, 1943, at the Great Lakes Naval Base in Waukegan, Ill. He served
in the U.S. Navy for four years and earned the rank of Chief Yeoman. He worked
in accounting and insurance. He belonged to the AmerUs Life Insurance Company
for 40 years and was president from 1970 to 1971. He was also a past president
of the Sertoma Club and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1856
for 37 years. He was a fourth degree knight of the Knights of Columbus. He also
sold raffle tickets each autumn to benefit the Marion Horne Auxiliary.
He was preceded in death by his wife; two brothers, George Stupka and Lawrence
Stupka; a twin sister, Edna Vought; and a sister, Alice Fulks.
He is survived by two daughters, Patty Mitchell and husband, Carl, of Wake
Forest, N.C., and Paulette Dodd and husband, Robert, of Decatur; five
grandchildren, Karen Schneider and husband, Kevin, of Baton Rouge, La., Amy
Williams and husband, Tim, of Midlothian, Va., Sara Ray and husand, Donnie, of
Wake Forest, Mick Villers of Sanger, and Michelle Villers of North Richland
Hills; five great-grandchildren, Nick and Andrew Williams of Midlothian, Va.,
Alan and Danny Schneider of Baton Rouge, and Matt Ray of Wake Forest; and a
sister, Helen Stroud of Belmond, Iowa.
The family requests memorials be made to the Fort Dodge Catholic School System
or to a charity of choice.
Published Sunday, January 8, 2006
Sudduth,
Bethel
1917-2006
Graveside service for Bethel Sudduth, 88, of Decatur was to be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, May 6 at Aurora Cemetery. Steve Weeks was to officiate.
Sudduth died Thursday, May 4, 2006, in Decatur.
Born June 3, 1917, in Kentucky, to William and Mary Barrett Stepp, she was a
homemaker and a member of the Boyd Church of Christ. She married Jim Henre
Sudduth June 30, 1951, in Fort Worth.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Artice Sudduth and wife, Diana, of
Bedford and James Sudduth and wife, Peggy, of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Sharon
Best and husband, Joe, of Decatur; and 10 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
Published Sunday, May 7, 2006
Swinney,
Velma
1908-2006
Memorial service for Velma Swinney, 97, of Paradise was to be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 19, at Paradise Church of Christ. Sam Starr was to officiate.
Burial was to follow at Paradise Cemetery.
Swinney died Sunday, July 16, 2006, in Paradise.
Born Nov. 6, 1908, in Medina she was a retired cook for Wyatt’s Cafeteria and
was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, T.V. “Hardy” Swinney;
her husband of 10 years, Weldon Swinney; and 11 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by two daughters, Pauline Williams of Paradise and Louise Goble
and husband, Dick, of Colorado; a son, James Swinney and wife, Faye, of
Granbury; nine grandchildren, Dale Tucker, Janice Sanders, Rod Goble, Cherry
Watson, Karla Goble, Jimmy Swinney, Kenny Swinney, Karen Kelly and Teresa
Swinney; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were to be Joe, Cole, Blake, David and Michael Tucker and Rodney
Cox. Honorary pallbearers were to be Dale Tucker, Earl Sanders, Rod Goble, Jimmy
Swinney and Kenny Swinney.
Published Thursday, July 20, 2006
Tackett,
Bonnie Jean
1938-2006
Funeral for Bonnie Jean Tackett, 68, of Weatherford was Tuesday, Nov. 28, at
Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Ron Lyles officiated. Burial followed
at Boyd Cemetery.Tackett died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, in Weatherford.Born June 7,
1938, in Alvord, she was a seamstress and a Pentecostal.She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Chyrel Tackett, and a grandson, Christopher Wildermuth.She
is survived by two daughters, Tresa Jean Rogers and Lisa Tackett, both of
Weatherford; three sons, Robbie and James Tackett, both of Springtown, and Greg
Tackett and his wife, Dottie, of Azle; her mother, Charlesy Caraway; a brother,
Delton Caraway; three sisters, Melba Dart, Ginger Stone and Linda Hopkins; eight
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and father of her children, Robert
Tackett.Pallbearers were Robert Jackson, Stephen Wildermuth, Scott Powell,
Shannon Nichols, and Rocky and Steve Tackett.
Published Thursday, November 30, 2006
Tackett,
Chyrel
1961-2006
Graveside service for Chyrel Lynn Tackett, 44, of Fort Worth will be at 10:30
a.m. Thursday, March 2, at Boyd Cemetery. Bo Black will officiate. Visitation
was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Tackett died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born April 7, 1961, in Lamesa, to Bonnie and Robert Tackett, she was a waitress
and a member of the Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Misty Powell and husband, Scott, of Fort Worth;
a granddaughter, Ariel Stack of Fort Worth; her mother of Weatherford; two
brothers, James and Greg Tackett, both of Azle; three sisters, Tresa Rogers,
Lisa Tackett and Robbie Tackett, all of Weatherford; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers will be Robert Jackson, Steven Wildermuth, Paris Melendez, Harold
Bletsch, James Tackett and Josh Tackett.
Published Thursday, March 2, 2006
Talarsky,
Linda Joy
1952-2006
No service is scheduled for Linda Joy Talarsky, 53, of Chico.
She died Friday, April 14, 2006, in Benbrook.
Born Sept. 21, 1952, in Worling, Wyo., to Wesley and Geneva Mills Gross, she was
a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a son, Randall Williford Jr.
She is survived by two sons, Michael Williford and wife, Tiffaney, and Wesley
Williford, all of Chico; her boyfriend, Roger Crain of Chico; six grandchildren,
Nocona, Ryan, Jamie, Damon, Makaya and Harley; two sisters, Marqita Johnson and
Debbie Dockery; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Published Thursday, April 20, 2006
Tarkington,
Joshua Russel
1987-2006
Service for Joshua Russel Tarkington, 18, formerly of Newark was to be at 3 p.m.
Saturday at Abram Street Church in Arlington. He died Monday, May 8, 2006.
Born Dec. 3, 1987, in Fort Worth to Joseph Robert Tarkington and Robin Lee
Tarkington, he was a former student of Chisholm Trail Middle school who enjoyed
music and skateboarding.
He is survived by his parents, Joseph Tarkington and wife, Angela, of Newark,
and Robin Tarkington of Arlington; three brothers, Justin Tarkington of
Arlington, Shaun Bhatty of Keller, and Trace Ingram of Hurst; four sisters,
Brianna Tarkington of Farmer’s Branch, Ashley Bhatty of Newark, Hailee Ingram
of Hurst and Hannah Tarkington of Arlington; grandparents, Bob and Tisha
Tarkington of Little Rock, Ark., Shirley and Sanford Reich of Gibsonia, Pa., and
Nancy Robinson of Arlington; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Published Sunday, May 14, 2006
Tate,
Fran
1931-2006
Funeral for Fran Tate, 75, of Alvord, was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at
First Baptist Church of Alvord. She will be cremated.
Tate died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born Sept. 30, 1931, she was a sales associate.
She is survived by her mother, Jo C. Disch of Alvord; two sons, Bobby Cox of
Lewisville and Don Cox of Palestine; two daughters, Patti Cox of Garland and
Melinda Evans of Plano; a sister, Rilda Graham of Little Elm; and nine
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Alvord building fund or to
the American Heart Association.
Published Sunday, October 29, 2006
Taylor,
Alma
1918-2006
Graveside service for Alma Taylor, 87, of Alvord was to be at 9 a.m. Saturday,
July 22, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Cleveland was to officiate.
Taylor died Thursday, July 20, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Sept. 22, 1918, in Argyle, she married James A. Taylor on June 23, 1933, in
Hereford. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rebeccan Lodge No. 55, the
Daughters of the American Republic and Quinlan Senior Citizens. She was also a
member of the First Baptist Church in Alvord.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Tommy Taylor; a daughter,
Margaret L. Taylor; and two grandsons, James William Taylor and Kenneth Lynn
Taylor.
She is survived by three sons, James D. Taylor and wife, Shirley, of Fort Worth,
Ron Taylor of Alvord and John L. Taylor and wife, Denise, of Garland; eight
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were to be Ray Shipley, Randy McGavin, Shortie McGavin, Bill
Loafman, Gary Loyd and Mike Watts.
Published Sunday, July 23, 2006
Templeton,
Helen Vaudean Thomas Gilliland
1911-2006
Funeral for Helen Vaudean Thomas Gilliland Templeton, 94, of Paradise will be at
2 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the First Baptist Church in Paradise. The Rev. Matt
Edwards and Bob Cullen were to officiate. Burial will be at Paradise Cemetery.
Templeton died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born Oct. 4, 1911, in Bridgeport to Sam and Birdie (Thompson) Thomas, she
married Paul Gilliland in 1932 in Marrietta, Okla. In 1951, she married Aubin
Templeton. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in
Paradise.
She was preceded in death by her first husband in 1944; her second husband in
1988; and nine siblings, Aaron Thomas, Alba Vickers, Homer Thomas, Cleo Roberts,
Thalia Cullen, Sam Thomas Jr., Hayden Thomas, Doris June Flowers and LaMoyne
Johnson.
She is survived by four daughters, Bertie Murphy of Paradise, Paula Thornhill
and husband, Gene, of Coppell, Sarah Rich and husband, D.E., of Corinth and
Jerry Foreman of Bridgeport; two sons, Joe Gilliland and wife, Jan, of Paradise,
and Gaylord Gilliland and wife, Cathy, of Argyle; 25 grandchildren; 37
great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Truett Thomas of
Alvarado; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ritchard Murphy, Paul Murphy, Randy Hubbard, Ron Hubbard,
Rob Hubbard, Chris Gilliland, Wes Gilliland, Matt Gilliland, Todd Foreman and
Brian Foreman.
Honorary pallbearers will be Shiloh Shannon, Shea Martin, Chase Martin, Jory
Murphy, Reese Murphy, Jarrett Hubbard, R.J. Hubbard, Ernie Cantrell, Tyler
Cannon, Mason Cannon and Scott Taylor.
Published Sunday, July 16, 2006
Thomas,
Ezekial
1985-2006
Graveside service for Ezekial Thomas, 21, of Rhome will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 21, at Keeter Cemetery. David Lindgens will officiate. Visitation will be
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Coker Funeral Home in Decatur
Thomas died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Decatur.
Born July 5, 1985, in Burleson to Gary Wayne Thomas and Stephanie Wright, he was
a member of Keeter Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary
Wayne Thomas.
He is survived by his mother, Stephanie Green of Boyd; two sisters, Autum and
Heather Thomas of Boyd; and a brother, Micah Thomas of Newark.
Published Sunday, November 19, 2006
Thomas,
Frank Lewis
1958-2006
Memorial service for Frank Lewis Thomas, 48, of Bridgeport was Tuesday, Dec. 5,
at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Mike Miller officiated.
Thomas died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, in Decatur.
Born May 16, 1958, in Abilene to Fred and Mary Ellen Rider Thomas, he was a
security officer. He married Risa Schedcik on Oct. 26, 1996, in Alvord. He was a
Methodist.
He is survived by his wife of Bridgeport; and three brothers, Nicholas Rider
Thomas of Bridgeport, Sean Thomas of Fort Worth and Fred Thomas of California.
Published Thursday, December 7, 2006
Thompson,
Antonina
1926-2006
Funeral for Antonina Thompson, 79, of Bridgeport was Friday at St. John’s
Catholic Church in Bridgeport. The Rev. Gilbert Pansza officiated. Burial was in
Thomas Cemetery.
Thompson died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born Aug. 9, 1926, in Giedla Rowa, Poland, she was a homemaker and member of St.
John’s Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years,
Verlon R. Thompson in 1985, and three brothers and sisters.
She is survived by five daughters, Erma Albert and husband Richard of South
Dakota, Ruby Taylor and husband Jim of Bridgeport, Lou Marlin and husband Eddie
of Saginaw, Annie Sparks and husband David of Chico and Theresa Poteet of Chico;
five brothers and sisters; nine grandchildren, Heather, Dickie, Theresa, Billy,
Dianna, Brian, Brent, Brandon and Heath; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Brian Morrow, Brent Morrow, Brandon Morrow, William Claunch,
Heath Sparks and Richard Albert. Honorary pallbearer was Britton Morrow.
Published Sunday, April 2, 2006
Tibbs,
John William
1934-2006
Funeral for John William Tibbs, 72, of Runaway Bay was March 24 at Hawkins
Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. The Rev. Craig Wills officiated. Burial
followed at Eternal Oaks Cemetery.
Tibbs died Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in Dallas.
Born Jan. 2, 1934, in Fort Necessity, La., he was a radio officer for the
Merchant Marines. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters.
He is survived by three sons, John William Tibbs Jr. of Runwaway Bay,
Christopher Barkley Tibbs and wife, Deanna, of Rockwall, and Kenneth Ray Tibbs
of Russelville, Ark.; two daughters, Bonnie Cherico and husband, Forrest, of
Austin, and Beverly Tibbs of Runaway Bay; 13 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Steven Reschke, Harold Tibbs, Curtis Tibbs, Travis Tibbs, Trey
Tibbs and Wesley Mitchell.
Published Sunday, March 26, 2006
Tidmore,
Leon L.
1918-2006
Funeral for Leon L. Tidmore, 88, of Bridgeport was to be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Gary Sessions was to
officiate. Burial was to follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Tidmore died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born Nov. 9, 1918, in Long, Okla., to Rufus and Emma Murphy Tidmore, he was a
retired district manager for Lone Star Gas Co. and a member of the First Baptist
Church of Bridgeport. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in World War
II. He married Billie Smith Feb. 12, 1994, in Bridgeport.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Wade Tidmore and wife, Linda, of Glen
Rose, Dennis Tidmore and wife, Rhonda, of Graham and Gary Tidmore and wife,
Kendra, of Fort Worth; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three
step-children, Brenda Terry and husband, Maurice, of Tyler, Glynn Thompson of
Long Beach, Calif., and Kenneth Thompson of Eagle Mountain Lake.
Pallbearers were to be Dan Selz, Jimmy Meyers, Doug Bridwell, Rick Smith, Bob
Carpenter and E.L. Smith.
Flag presentaion was to be conducted by the Wise County Veterans Group.
Published Thursday, November 16, 2006
Tiedeman,
Bruce Norman
1946-2006
Funeral for Bruce Norman Tiedeman, 60, of Rhome was Monday, April 10 at Coker
Funeral Home Chapel. Members of the Masonic Lodge officiated.
Tiedeman died Thursday, April 6, 2006, in Rhome.
Born March 11, 1946, in Red Bank, N.J., he was branch manager at ABM. He married
Barbara Sluis April 10, 1997, in Hot Springs, Ark. He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge No. 447, Eastern Star in Decatur and past member of the Roanoke
Masonic Lodge No. 668.
He is survived by his wife; his mother, Elizabeth, of Florida; three sons, Jason
and Billy, both of Chicago, Ill., and Scott of Naples, Fla.; a daughter, Rebecca
of Chicago; three brothers, Robert of Alexandria, Va., and Anthony and Raymond
of Red Bank; and three grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be made to Masonic Lodge No. 447 Scholarship Fund.
Published Thursday, April 13, 2006
Timmons,
Dorothy
1943-2006
Memorial service for Dorothy Timmons, 62, of Decatur will be at 10 a.m. Monday,
Jan. 23, at the First Baptist Church in Tulia. The Rev. Charles Davenport will
officiate.
She died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, in Dallas.
Born Dec. 31, 1943, in Tulia to Van and Erlene Barbour. She graduated from Tulia
High School in 1962 and from Draughn’s Business College of Amarillo in 1963.
She married Patrick Walker Timmons on Dec. 13, 1963. She was named to Who’s
Who of American Women in 1975 and 1976.
She was a city secretary in Tulia and Coppell and worked in economic development
in Hidalgo County.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1968 and her father, Van Earl
Barbour in 1987.
She is survived by her sons, Gregory Blake Timmons of Fort Worth, and Patrick
Noble Timmons of Lockhart; her grandchildren, Patrick, Brittany, Christopher,
Clyde, Quincy, and Mattea; her mother, Erlene Barbour of Tulia; her sisters,
Jean Richards of Decatur, Jimmie Estes of Silverton and Kathy Lust of Lubbock;
her brothers, Ed Barbour of Sunray and Steve Barbour of Haskell; a
sister-in-law, Loretta Keisling of Dumas; and many nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorials be made to favorite charities.
Published Sunday, January 22, 2006
Tinney,
Julia Louisa
1917-2006
Graveside service for Julia Louisa Tinney, 88, of Forestburg was to be Saturday,
June 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Perryman Cemetery. Gerre Joiner was to officiate.
Tinney died Thursday, June 13, 2006, in Justin.
Born August 8, 1917, in Forestburg, to Arthur “Lee” and Lillie Addieville
(Denham) Tinney, she was a retired administrative assistant. She worked for the
Horace Ainsworth Company of Dallas where she was the office manager, treasurer
and personal secretary to Horace Ainsworth. Prior to working at the Ainsworth
Company, she was office secretary for D. Harold Byrd where she managed details
of oil projects, commercial building and other investments. She was also on the
area ration board during World War II and worked for the Wise Times newspaper in
Decatur. She was a member of the Church of Christ and the Democratic Party.
She was preceded in death by a brother, “Arthur” Tinney; and two sisters,
Christine Willingham and Harriett Crenshaw.
She is survived by a brother, Clifford Tinney and wife, Margaret, of Irving;
four sisters, Katherine Davenport of Grand Prairie, Addiele Jennings of
Mesquite, Patricia Smith and Jackie Waggoner and husband, Guy, all of Boyd; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorials be made to the Wise County Unit of the American
Cancer Society or Solaris Hospice in Decatur.
Published Sunday, June 18, 2006
Titsworth,
Wandalee Laux
1948-2006
Memorial service for Wandalee Laux Titsworth, 58, of La Union, N.M., will be
Monday, June 26, at 11 a.m. at Baca’s Chapel of Prayer in Las Cruces, N.M.
Larry Leist will officiate. She was cremated and her remains will be inurned at
a later date in Animas, N.M.
Titsworth died Friday, June 16, 2006, in Las Cruces.
Born May 13, 1948, in Douglas, Ariz., to Paul and Erma Croom Laux, she was a
homemaker, a member of the New Mexico Horse Breeders Association and a member of
Victory Family Church in Decatur. She was also the founder of Cow Camp
Steakhouse in Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Titsworth; a son, Paul Stegall and wife,
Kasie, of Decatur; a stepson, Jimmy Titsworth and wife, Shelly, of Queen Creek,
Ariz.; two stepdaughters, Jamie Amborn and husband, Doug, of Queen Creek, and
Jolynn Dobson of Eager, Ariz.; father, Paul Laux of McNeal, Ariz.; a brother,
Gene Laux of Tucson, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana Ave., Las
Cruces, N.M., 88005.
Published Sunday, June 25, 2006
Treat,
Pauline ‘Polly’
1944-2006
Funeral for Pauline “Polly” Treat, 62, of Bridgeport was to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. The Rev. William
White was to officiate. Burial was to follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Treat died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born April 30, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tenn., she was a homemaker who married
Roger Lee Treat on Feb. 24, 1993, in Fort Worth.
She is survived by her husband of Bridgeport; four daughters, Carrie Lee Bell
and her husband, Gregg, of Paradise, Carol Heimlich and her husband, Darren, of
Joshua, Brandi Michelle Campos of Lake Worth and Lisa Michelle Johnson of
Hanover, Ind.; 13 grandchildren, Mollie, Kyla, Hannah, Courtney, Candace, Jon,
Erik, Shyann, David Jr., Justin, A.J., Tyler and Cody; a great-granddaughter,
Kyrsten; a brother, Kenneth Thomas of Kentucky; a sister, Sara Jane Cox of
Harrison, Tenn.; her mother, Mattie Ruth Ivey of Rad Cliff, Ky.; and her
mother-in-law, Regina Treat of Bridgeport.
Pallbearers were to be David Brown, Darren Heimlich, Greg Bell, Justin Campos,
Jon Bond and David Tucker.
Published Thursday, October 26, 2006
Treat,
Regina Lela
1921-2006
Funeral for Regina Lela Treat, 85, of Bridgeport will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 30, at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel in Vienna, Ill. The Rev. Steve Heisner
will officiate. Burial will follow at Cypress Masonic Cemetery in Cypress,
Ill.Treat died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born April 23, 1921, in
Cypress to Charles and Ora Miller Littleton, she was a homemaker.She was
preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Treat, a daughter, JoAnn
Lingle and three sons, Darrell Gene, Shelvia and Lowell Treat.She is survived by
a son, Roger Treat of Bridgeport; two brothers, Charles Lowell Littleton of
Cypress and Clayton Littleton of Winter Park, Fla.; four grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Published Thursday, November 30, 2006
Tryon,
Joyce Gatrel
1942-2006
A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date for Joyce Gatrel
Tryon, 63, of Boyd.
Tryon died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born Sept. 14, 1942, in Washington, Mo., she was a homemaker. She married Jerry
Tryon April 8, 2001, in Arlington.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Gary Gatrel of Boyd; and a daughter,
Katherine Denise Tryon of Phoenix, Ariz.
Published Sunday, January 15, 2006
Turner,
Opal Evelyn
1924-2006
Funeral for Opal Evelyn Turner, 81, of Saginaw was Dec. 22 at Aurora Baptist
Church. Burial followed at Aurora Cemetery.
Turner died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, in Denton.
Born Dec. 26, 1924, in Aurora to Kemp Lowe and Corda Teal Slimp, she married Ray
Turner in 1953 in Fort Worth. She graduated from Rhome High School and was a
member of the Aurora Baptist Church. She retired from Harbison-Fischer
Manufacturing Company in Fort Worth.
She was preceded in death by her husband in March, 1971; a sister, Ollie Marie
Slimp; and two brothers, K.L. Slimp Jr. and Bobby Slimp.
She is survived by two sisters, Shirley Rochford and husband, Larry, of Fort
Worth, and Joan Buskirk and husband, Bill, of Midland; two brothers, Edwin Slimp
and wife, Shirley, of Denton, and Alvin Slimp and wife, Barbara, of Cleburne;
sister-in-law, Verda Slimp of Enid, Okla.; a stepdaughter, Letha Yvonne Cantu of
Weatherford; a stepson, Johnny Ray Turner of Saginaw; as well as numerous nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers were Danny Slimp, Brad Godwin, Mathew Slimp, Ricky Robinson, Ryan
Norman and Justin Gibson. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Rochford, Bill
Buskirk, Larry Elliston, Jody Hunter and Chris Godwin.
Published Sunday, December 24, 2006
Tyler,
Loretta Montez Turnbow
1925-2006
Graveside service for Loretta Montez Turnbow Tyler, 81, of Boyd will be at 10:30
a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at Boyd Cemetery. The Rev. Rick Cooper will officiate.
Visitation was to be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Christian-Hawkins
Funeral Chapel in Boyd.
Tyler died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, in Azle.
Born March 7, 1925, in Bridgeport, she was a homemaker and a member of Grace
Fellowship in Paradise.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Jane, and a grandson, Joshua
Gilbert.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Leroy Thomas Tyler of Boyd; a son,
Tommy Tyler and his wife, Clare, of Boyd; a daughter, Carla Lambert and her
husband, David, of Boyd; five grandchildren, James Blackwood Jr., Christopher
Blackwood, Traci Lambert, Carol Glisson and Jonathan Lambert; and seven
great-grandchildren, Skyler, Corbin, Kylie, Cason, Kyle, Katlyn and Joshua.
Published Thursday, October 26, 2006
Upshaw,
Nomer Preston
1920-2006
Service for Nomer Preston Upshaw, 85, of Springtown was Feb. 3 at White’s
Funeral Home Chapel in Springtown. Burial was in Springtown Cemetery.
Upshaw died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born Nov. 15, 1920, in Rotan to James and Velma Noles Upshaw, he served in the
U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in
Boyd.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Pete Upshaw.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nora; three children, Lindsey Upshaw and
wife, Bobbie, of Cleburne, Brenda Thornton of Shreveport, La., and Mark Upshaw
and wife, Martha, of Thackerville, Okla., nine grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; and brother, Garland Upshaw and wife, Frances.
Published Sunday, February 5, 2006
Vanderford,
Charles H.
1927-2006
No services are scheduled for Charles H. Vanderford, 79, of Midland, who died
Friday, July 21, 2006, in Runaway Bay.
Born June 28, 1927, in Slaton to Hubert and Eliza Barnard Vanderford, he was a
retired oil and gas production clerk. He was a U.S. Marine and Air Force veteran
and a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Liz Brewer and husband, Michael, of Paradise
and Melissa Gustke and husband, Fred, of Runaway Bay; two brothers, Kenneth and
Gene Vanderford; two sisters, Kathryn Sloan and Genette Lee; and two
grandchildren, Morgan Brewer and Benjamin Gustke.
Published Sunday, July 23, 2006
Vasquez,
Joey
1987-2006
Funeral for Joey Vasquez, 19, of Paradise was Friday, Nov. 17, at Hawkins
Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Freddie Villa officiated. Burial followed at Wilson
Prairie Cemetery.
Vasquez died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, in Chico.
Born March 31, 1987, in Arlington, he was a roustabout and a welding assistant.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carmen Sauceda; his grandfather,
Jake Hayley; and his aunt, Virginia Sauceda Cordero.
He is survived by his fiancee, Kimberly Houghtaling of Bridgeport; his mother,
Mary Vasquez, and her husband, James Hayley, of Paradise; his father, Xavier
Vasquez of Arlington; three sisters, Marissa Garza and her husband, Hector,
Krystal Astran and her husband, Marcelino, and Brianna Vasquez; a brother,
Adrian Vasquez and his wife, Amy, of Bridgeport; his grandparents, Maria
Medrano, Daniel Sauceda, Ramona Calderon, Guadalupe Vasquez, and Ann Hayley; his
great-grandmothers, Trinidad Castillo and Maria Garza; two nieces, Alyssa
Coronado and Izabell Astran; and a nephew, Elijah Vasquez.
Pallbearers were Adrian Vasquez, Hector Coronado, Marcelind Astran, Reyes Ortiz,
Victor Cordero and Sammy Gonzalez. Honorary pallbearers were Tim James, Dan
Farley, Sergio Barboza, Dustin Navarro, Phillip Rhodes and Daniel Sauceda.
Published Sunday, November 19, 2006
Veal,
J.D.
1922-2006
A graveside service for J.D. Veal, 84, of Ponca City, Okla., will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 6, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. The Rev. James K. Hamric will
officiate.
Veal died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006.
Born Feb. 12, 1922, in Vernon to James Lee and Mary Josephine Veal, he graduated
from Decatur High School in 1939 and received a degree in milling technology
from Kansas State College in 1949. He married Anna Virginia Crout on May 11,
1946, in Denton. He was mill superintendent at Hitch Feed Lot No. 1 in Hooker,
Okla.
He was a member of Victory Memorial United Methodist Church of Guymon, Methodist
Men, the NRA and the Wise County Historical Society. He enjoyed hunting, fishing
and raising cattle. He was a veteran of World War II, serving three years in the
U.S. Army. He was a staff sergeant in the 1819th Company, 52nd Air Service Group
stationed in the CBI Theater.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Carl, Earl and Billy Jim, one infant
sister, two half brothers, Warren Veal and Pete Stephens, and one grandson,
James Edward Scovill.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anna Virginia; three children, Virginia
Ann Veal of Ponca City, Dr. Dona Cathleen Scovill and her husband, Edward, of
Ponca City and Linda Leigh Parham and her husband, Jim, of Perry; grandchildren,
Jason Steen and Leighnann Grace Parham of Perry, Jennifer Cathleen and Russell
Collier Scovill of Ponca City, Layne Marie Sargent and Jared of Fort Collins,
Colo., and Alex Scovill of Edmond; and a sister, Jewel Gladys Bush of Denton.
Memorials may be made to the Memorial Hospital Texas County Hospice, Hospice of
North Central Oklahoma 1904 N. Union, Suite 103 Ponca City, Okla. 74601, Victory
Memorial United Methodist Church Children’s Ministries, or to a charity of
choice.
Published Sunday, November 5, 2006
Vernon,
William N., Jr.
1930-2006
Graveside service for William N. Vernon Jr., 76, of Fort Worth was Feb. 7 at
Chico Cemetery. The Rev. Craig Erb officiated.
Vernon died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born Jan. 30, 1930, in Dell City, Okla., he was a retired auto mechanic. He was
a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Worth. He
married Mildred Janet Davis, formerly of Chico, Sept. 14, 1974, in Dell City.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Robert Ogletree of Fort Worth; a daughter,
Linda Young and husband, Billy, of Fort Worth; two grandchildren, Doug and
Misty; and three sisters, Bert Randall of Fort Smith, Ark., Glenna Hunt of Ada,
Okla. and Maudie Jones of Oklahoma City.
Published Thursday, February 9, 2006
Vick,
U.D., Jr.
1925-2006
Funeral for U.D. Vick Jr., 80, of Lake Bridgeport was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
March 1, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. The Rev. Joey Vick was to
officiate. Burial was to follow at West Bridgeport Cemetery.
Vick died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, in Mineral Wells.
Born Dec. 31, 1925, in Wills Point, he was a retired master carpenter and a
former teacher. He was also an Eagle Scout and a member of Cuba Road Church. He
married Sammie Clearman Oct. 16, 1943, in Denton.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Harry Vick.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Joey Vick, and wife, Wanda, of Bridgeport; a
daughter, Dormer Collier and husband, Don, of Mineral Wells; a brother, W.F.
Oxford, of Irving; a sister, Helen Rogers, of Santo; three grandchildren, Kelly
Rivers and husband, Eric, Kati Deaton and husband, Brandon, and Willie Vick and
wife, Ashley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were to be Charles Mauldin, Jeff Bilby, Mike McDonald, Orville
Stone, Tom Pendergrass and Richard Huddleston. Honorary pallbearers were to be
Rufus Martin and PeeWee Cansler.
Published Thursday, March 2, 2006
Vickers,
Samuel Joseph ‘Joe’
1928-2006
Service for Samuel Joseph “Joe” Vickers, 78, of Bridgeport was to be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Heights Baptist Church in Richardson. Gary Singleton
was to officiate.
Vickers died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, in Richardson.
Vickers was born Jan. 7, 1928, in Mexia.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Vickers; three daughters, Karen Vickers
Bishop, Kathy Vickers and Linda Vickers; a sister, Laura Ann Davis; and a
granddaughter, Maddison Paige Bishop.
Published Sunday, September 24, 2006
Virgil,
Jerry Wayne
1945-2006
Memorial for Jerry Wayne Virgil Sr., 61, of Springtown was to be Saturday, July
15, at Hilltop Assembly of God in Boyd.
Virgil died Monday, July 10, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born Jan. 24, 1945, in Fort Worth to Haskell and Clara Virgil, he was a heavy
equipment operator and served in the military for seven years. He married
Kathleen Huston.
He is survived by a daughter, Kerry Jill Methvin of Springtown; a son, Jerry
Virgil Jr.; and eight grandchildren.
Published Sunday, July 16, 2006
Waldon,
Margaret R. Watson
1937-2006
Memorial for Margaret R. Watson Waldon, 69, of Boyd was to be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 4, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Chaplain Luke Oyler
was to officiate. She was to be cremated.
Waldon died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, in Boyd.
Born May 15, 1937, to Edker and Dora (Cook) Watson in Woodson, she was a retired
welder. She enjoyed quilting, listening to Elvis, going to garage sales,
spending time with family, gambling, playing a good card game and collecting
Barbie dolls.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Lee Roy, James, Jackie Dan, Joseph
and Don Watson.
She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Lauritsen and her husband, Dana, of Boyd;
two sons, Danny Waldon and his wife, Paula, and Mike Garland and his wife,
Susan, all of Boyd; three brothers, Oliver Watson and his wife, Marilyn, of
Olney, Edker “Jr.” Watson and his wife, Deveda, of Woodson, and Ronnie
Watson of Throckmorton; six sisters, Pearl Gillock and her husband, Bob, of
Olney, Dorothy Evans and Venita Stephens, both of Jefferson, Nettie Miller and
her husband, R.L. of Ranger, Nell Burns and her husband, Tim, of Euless and Jean
Watson of Eastland; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Research and Solaris Hospice of
Decatur.
Published Sunday, November 5, 2006
Walker,
Bettie Lou
1944-2005
Funeral for Bettie Lou Walker, 61, of Decatur was Monday, Jan. 2, 2006 at First
Baptist Church of Decatur. The Rev. C.D. Lockhart officiated. Burial followed at
Gates Hill Cemetery in Bonham.
Walker died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, in Fort Worth.
Born Nov. 27, 1944, in Ravenna, she was housekeeping supervisor for Sunny Hills
Nursing Center in Decatur and a member of the St. John Baptist Church in
Decatur.
She is survived by her mother, Lydia Harvey of Bonham; two daughters, Rhonda
Rodriquez of Bonham and Rachel Walker of Carrollton; three brothers, Millard
Harvey Jr. of Fairview, Carl Harvey of South Mountain, Pa., and John Harvey of
Tacoma, Wash.; three sisters, Lillie Fae Stewart and Patricia Bridges, both of
Bonham, and Jo Ann Penny of Tacoma; and two grandchildren, Lydia Walker and
Philip Walker.
Pallbearers were John Walker, Ned Walker Jr., Ronald Willis, Donald Willis,
Jimmy Rowlett and Gary Hendrix.
Published Thursday, January 5, 2006
Walker,
Edna Ruth Beaty
1954-2006
Graveside service for Edna Ruth Beaty Walker, 52, of Provo, Utah, formerly of
Boyd, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at Azleland Cemetery in Azle.
Born March 4, 1954, to William Ed and Nerine (Sisk) Dewberry in Fort Worth she
was a beautician and a former member of Briar Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Staff Sgt. William Eric Beaty and wife, Amelia, and
William Brandon Beaty and wife, Kegan; and four grandchildren, Emiley and Dalton
Cole Beaty and Cameron and Dawson Nicole Beaty.
Published Sunday, July 23, 2006
Walker,
Lois Marie
1968-2006
Funeral for Lois Marie Walker, 37, of Rhome was March 10 at Coker Funeral Home
Chapel in Decatur. Clifford Gowens and Edward Kirkpatrick officiated. Burial
followed at Aurora Cemetery.
Walker died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, in North Richland Hills.
Born Sept. 30, 1968, in Lubbock, she was a homemaker and a member of New Hope
Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Tony Walker; her mother, Gibby Sue Dudley of
Waco; and six sisters, Denise Rinker of Richardson, Carol Shaw of Waco, Vicky
Crumbless of Lavernia, Ann Young of New Braunfels, Joyce Essler of Salida,
Calif., and Linda Baird of Abilene.
Published Sunday, March 12, 2006
Walton,
Betty Laverne Callan
1933-2006
Funeral for Betty Laverne Callan Walton, 72, of Burleson was Friday, June 16, at
Restland Wildwood Chapel in Dallas. Private burial was in Keeter Cemetery.
Walton died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in Fort Worth.
She was born Aug. 20, 1933, in Sweetwater.
She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by two sons, Vernon Walton and wife Carolyn and John Walton and
wife Anita; a daughter, Linda Campbell and husband Chad; and several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Texas, 301 Medpark Place,
Burleson, Texas 76028.
Published Sunday, June 18, 2006
Walton,
Henry Jay
1961-2006
Funeral for Henry Jay Walton of Perryville, Mo., formerly of Bridgeport, was to
be Wednesday, May 17, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. The Rev. Fred
Villa was to officiate. Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Walton died Sunday, May 14, 2006, in St. Louis.
Born Oct. 25, 1961, in Fort Worth to Ezra Walton and Martha Simmons, Henry Jay
Walton was a mold maker for Toyota.
He was preceded in death by his brother, JoJo Walton.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Walton, of Perryville; two sons, Michael Walton
and wife, Valari, of Valley View, and Marcus Walton of Perryville; three
daughters, Michelle Graf of Valley View, and Melissa Walton and Meagan Walton,
both of Perryville; his mother, Martha Simmons of Boonsville; four brothers, Tim
Walton, Donnie Walton, Ricky Walton, and Lynn Long; his stepfather, Joe Long of
Springtown; sister, Alice Dees of Springtown; mother and father-in-law, Carl and
Joyce Miller; and five grandchildren, Brenden, Brianna, Bethany, Kamryn and
Makayla.
Pallbearers were to be Tim Walton, Donnie Walton, Lynn Long, Timothy Walton,
Dewey Clemens, George Dodd, Tim O’Kelley and Vance Smith.
Published Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ware,
Jimmy Brooks
1946-2006
Funeral for Jimmy Brooks Ware, 59, of Boyd was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
8, at the First Baptist Church in Boyd. The Rev. Jerry L. Howard was to
officiate, assisted by Darrell Neely. Burial was to follow at Boyd Cemetery.
Ware died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Nov. 7, 1946, in Abilene, he was a retired agriculture teacher from the
Boyd school district. He was a member of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers
Association of Texas, the Wise County Retired Teachers Association and the Texas
Longhorn Association.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Bessie Dianne Martin.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda Ware, of Boyd; a son, Brooks Ware
and his wife, Morlley, of Kingwood; two grandchildren, Matthew and Madison Ware;
and his parents, Matt and Dean Ware of Hico.
Pallbearers were to be Jay Erickson, Kyle Erwin, Kelly Doster, Jackie Read, and
Jason and Scott Nelon.
Published Thursday, November 9, 2006
Warner,
John Robert
1934-2006
Memorial service for John Robert Warner, 71, of Decatur was to be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. James Arrington was to officiate.
Warner died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, in Decatur.
Born July 15, 1934, to Floyd and Mildred Warner, he was a rancher and a veteran
of the Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine, of Decatur; his son, Craig Warner and wife,
Sherry, of Coppell; and a granddaughter, Page Warner of Coppell.
Published Thursday, January 19, 2006
Watkins,
D.L.
1926-2006
Funeral for D.L. Watkins, 79, of Aubrey was Feb. 3, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in
Bridgeport. The Rev. O.R. Looper officiated. Burial followed at East Bridgeport
Cemetery.
Watkins died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, in Denton.
Born Oct. 24, 1926, in McKinney, to Claude and Zora Lee Watkins, he retired from
Acme Brick after many years as a manufacturing foreman. He served in the U.S.
Army during World War II. He married Nadine Cundiff Dec. 29, 1946, in Anton.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Kay Crawford.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Mike Watkins and wife, Becky, of Sanger; two
brothers, Willard Watkins of Paradise and Billy and Bernice Watkins of
Bridgegport; a sister, Nadie Rayborn of Weatherford; four grandchildren, Belinda
Lawson and husband, Jim, of Fort Worth, Kelli Sumners and husband, Casey, of
Denton, Darrin Watkins and wife, Billie Sue, of Corsicana and Chad Bynum of
Bridgeport; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary, Raven, Kelsey, Kendall,
Rebeckah, Billy, Shyanne and Savana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Zachary Watkins, Casey Sumners, Jim Lawson, Darrin Watkins,
Chad Bynum, Charles Cundiff, Donald Cundiff and Terry Cundiff.
Published Sunday, February 5, 2006
Waynauskas,
Clarence E.
1929-2006
No service is scheduled for Clarence E. Waynauskas, 76, of Runaway Bay.
Waynauskas died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born July 29, 1929, in Chicago, Ill., he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was
a retired captain of the Chicago Fire Department.
He married Loretta Joyce Sink on Sept. 25, 1965, in Fox Lake, Ill.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Marie Waynen.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta Joyce Waynauskas; two sons, Michael Waynen
and wife Denise of Fox Lake and Patrick Waynen of Runaway Bay; and two
grandchildren, Kaitlyn Waynen and Christopher Waynen.
Published Thursday, June 15, 2006
Wayne,
Billie Marlene
1943-2006
Memorial for Billie Marlene Wayne, 63, of Bridgeport will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 24, at Grace Baptist Church in Decatur. The Rev. Preston McCauley Jr. will
officiate.
Wayne died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born May 30, 1943, in Pryor, Okla., to Buddy and Leota Estes Easley, she was a
hairdresser.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Douglas Wayne.
She is survived by a daughter, Starla Waddell and her husband, Travis, of
Paradise; two sons, Scott Spraggins and his wife, Tami, of Fort Worth and Guy
Younger of Dallas; grandchildren, Devin, Tyler, Dylan, Toby, Clayton, Destini
and Asher; and a brother, Jeffrey Scott Easley of Georgia.
Published Sunday, October 22, 2006
Webb,
Donald C. ‘Rock’
1955-2006
Service for Donald C. “Rock” Webb, 50, of Granbury will be at 2 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 10, at Holly Hills Mausoleum Chapel in Granbury. Burial will follow at
Holly Hills Memorial Park.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury.
Webb died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, in Granbury.
Born Aug. 23, 1955, in Cleburne to Dennon and Shirley Dodd Webb, he was a truck
driver for several different companies.
He is survived by his father, Dennon C. Web and wife, Marcia, of Chico; a son,
Josh May of Granbury; a sister, Tammy Dixon, of Granbury; four brothers, Roy
Roberts, E.R. Roberts, Cody Roberts and Buddy Webb, all of Chico; three sisters,
Dee Ann Webb, Sarina Webb and Hope Webb, all of Chico; and several aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Published Thursday, February 9, 2006
Whisenant,
Thomas Mervyn
1934-2006
Memorial for Thomas Mervyn Whisenant, 71, of Slidell will be at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 8, at the DeBerry Funeral Chapel in Denton. A graveside service will follow
at Kyuka Cemetery in Duck Springs, Ala.
Whisenant died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Dec. 5, 1934, in Etowah County, Ala., to Dewey H. and Velma Naylor, he
attended Auburn University and served in the Naval Air with Patrol Squadron 22
from 1954 to 1956, flying surveillance missions over the China Coast. He
received a National Defense Citation and Air Medal for this. He also worked in
the construction industry and as a long-haul owner and operator. He enjoyed
flying and building.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Arnold and W.C. Whisenant.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary Schleigh Holtz Whisenant; sons,
Todd Holtz and his wife, Angela, of Denton, Mark Whisenant and his wife, Nora,
of Marietta, Ga., and Michael Morris of Lexington, Ky.; a daughter, Meaghan
Morris of Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren, Will Thomas Holtz of Denton, Aaron
Whisenant of Marietta, Taylor and Rachel Morris-Dempsey of Killeen; and sisters,
Vera Stephens, Betty Malone and Dean White.
Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army or the American Red Cross.
Published Sunday, October 8, 2006
White,
Donald Ray
1950-2006
Graveside service for Donald Ray White, 56, of Decatur was Friday, Nov. 17, at
Oaklawn Cemetery. Gerre Joiner officiated.
White died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, in Decatur.
He was born April 14, 1950, in Arkansas.
Published Sunday, November 19, 2006
White,
Paula Jean Cooper
1937-2006
Graveside service for Paula Jean Cooper White, 69, of Lake Worth was Sept. 26 at
Sparkman Hillcrest Cemetery in Dallas.
White died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born April 2, 1937, in Boyd to J.A. and Pauline White, she was an executive
secretary and member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Chris and Trey Cooper.
She is survived by a brother, Ronnie White of Boyd; a nephew, Forrest White; a
niece, Nicole Groce; and grandchildren, Chris and David Cooper of Mississippi.
Published Thursday, September 28, 2006
White,
Stanton
1922-2006
Service for J. Stanton White, 84, will be held at a later date in Akron, Ohio.
White died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born April 25, 1922, in Elkins, W.Va., to Lester White and Pearl Bogass, he was
a meat cutter at Akron Standard Meat Company. He was a member of Christian
Missionary Alliance.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby White of Bridgeport, and a daughter, Deloris
White of Decatur.
Published Sunday, November 26, 2006
White,
Wilma J.
1936-2006
Funeral for Wilma J. White, 70, of Bridgeport was Sept. 26 at the First Baptist
Church of Decatur. The Rev. Ken May officiated. Burial followed at East
Bridgeport Cemetery.
White died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born Jan. 29, 1936, in Decatur to Jay and Inez Stone Saling, she was a former
shoe store owner in Bridgeport and a customer service representative for
Wal-Mart. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Brandon Cox, and sisters
Sandra Stone and Virginia Patterson.
She is survived by two daughters, Donna Pochyla of Bridgeport and Brenda
Wilkinson and husband, Doug, of Fort Worth; a son, Buddy White of Bridgeport; a
sister, Billie Perrin of Decatur; a brother, Lynn Ray Saling of Bridgeport;
grandchildren, Dustin and Koby McClung and Erica Roosa; and great-grandchildren,
Kaden McClung and Kortni McKnight.
Pallbearers were Jeffery, Rusty and Lito Perrin, David and Larry Saling, Randy
Chambers and Mike Patterson. Honorary pallbearer was Freddy Lawrence.
Memorials may be made to Solaris Hospice.
Published Thursday, September 28, 2006
Whitehead,
Audrey H. ‘A.W.’
1932-2006
Funeral for Audrey H. “A.W.” Whitehead, 74, of Paradise was to be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 9, at Pleasant View Baptist Church. The Rev. Gary Demmitt was to
officiate. Burial was to follow at Thomas Cemetery.
Whitehead died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, in Paradise.
Born Oct. 24, 1932, in Exel, Ala. to Harry Henry and Perrie (Spivey) Whitehead,
he was a U.S. Marine veteran and retired as a telephone technician for Sprint
after 19 years. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. He married
Sandra Joan Powers on May 1, 1976, in Vineland, Ala.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sandra Whitehead of Paradise; three
daughters, Cindy Cantrell and husband, Robert, of Lillian, Ala., Sharon James
and husband, Donald, and Cristal Broussard and husband, Ruben, all of Fulton,
Ala.; three sons, Calvin Thompson and wife, Kerri, of Paradise, Robert Dewayne
Whitehead of Lillian, Ala., and James Thompson and wife, Judy, of Thomasville,
Ala.; a sister, Ethel Bost; a brother, William Whitehead; and 14 grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were to be Eric and Rickey Shephard, J.C. Goodman, and Brandon,
Richard and Michael Cantrell.
Published Sunday, December 10, 2006
Whitehead,
Carroll Alaine
1943-2006
Graveside service for Carroll Alaine Whitehead, 62, of Balsora was to be at
10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Willow Point Cemetery in Balsora. The Rev.
Jamie Burroughs was to officiate.
Whitehead died Thursday, June 15, 2006, in Decatur.
Born July 24, 1943, in Bridgeport to James and Mary Hodgson, Whitehead owned the
Scarlett Lady. She married Darriel Whitehead on Sept. 13, 1984, in Pleasant
Valley.
Survivors include her huband of Balsora; two sons, Otis Baird and wife, Denice,
of Chico, and Jody Baird and wife, Daisy, of Willow Point; two daughters,
Carolyn Wice and husband, Wesley, of Garner, and Cynthia Gunn and husband,
Floyd, of Alvarado; a sister, Paulette Grimes of Garner; and five grandchildren,
Ashley, Mary, Stephanie, Tom and Brandy.
Published Sunday, June 18, 2006
Wildman,
Emery Joe
1944-2006
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Emery Joe Wildman, 61, of
Decatur.
He died May 9, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Sept. 12, 1944, in San Antonio, Wildman was a welder.
Survivors include his wife, Iris Wildman of Decatur; two daughters, Donna
Wildman of Omaha, Neb., and Liza Wildman of Carrollton, and one grandchild.
Published Sunday, May 14, 2006
Willett,
Dollie Mae
1921-2006
Graveside service for Dollie Mae Willett, 84, of Dallas, formerly of Bridgeport,
was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Sunset Cemetery. The Rev. Bobby
Bridges was to officiate.
Willett died Sunday, April 2, 2006, in Dallas.
Born May 9, 1921, in Wichita Falls to Earl and Nora Belle (Ables) Jones she was
a homemaker. She married Ernest B. Willett Nov. 29, 1937, in Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1998, and a brother, Marvin Earl
Jones.
She is survived by three sons, Marvin Benson Willett and wife, Sharon, of
DeSoto, Stoney Willett and wife, Lynne, of Grand Prairie, and Rocky Willett and
wife, JoAnn, of Fort Worth; and eight grandchildren, Jordana, Daniel, David,
John, James, Sarah, Clinton and Chad.
Published Thursday, April 6, 2006
Williams,
Linda Ann
1959-2006
Funeral for Linda Ann Williams, 47, of Sunset will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29,
in Quitman, Miss.
Visitation was to be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Coker Funeral Home.
She will be cremated.
Williams died Oct. 22, 2006, near Decatur.
Born July 16, 1959, in Quitman, Miss., she was a handicap trainer at Denton
State School.
She is survived by a son, Jack Downey of Keller; a daughter, Brandy Victoria
Shipp of Sunset; four sisters, Amy Hudson of Vinemont, Ala., and Teresa McRay,
Crystal Reese and Joy Reese, all of Quitman; and four grandchildren.
Published Thursday, October 26, 2006
Williams,
Linda Kay
1943-2006
Funeral for Linda Kay Williams, 63, of Decatur was to be Saturday, Aug. 12, at
10 a.m. at Coker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was to follow at Greenwood
Cemetery.
Williams died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Oct. 22, 1943, in Fort Worth, she was a teacher and a member of the
Polytechnic Baptist Church. She married Jimmie Dean Williams Sept. 7, 1963, in
Fort Worth.
She is survived by her husband; her mother, Louise Howerton of Fort Worth; three
daughters, Laura Stubbs of Morgan Mill, Amy Gore of Fort Worth and Milissa
Williams of Corinth; a sister, Barbara Wilson of Fort Worth; and four
grandchildren.
Published Sunday, August 13, 200
Williams,
Meredith Ann
1951-2006
Graveside service for Meredith Ann Williams, 54, of Paradise will be Saturday,
May 20, at Boyd Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Sessions will officiate.
Williams died Sunday, May 14, 2006, in Paradise.
Born June 18, 1951, in Dallas, she was a retired employee of Trinity Industries.
She is survived by her husband of nine years, Michael Rutherford, of Paradise.
Published Thursday, May 18, 2006
Williams,
Phyllis
1918-2006
Graveside service for Phyllis M. Williams, 88, of Boyd was to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Boyd Cemetery with the Rev. Wesley Spry officiating.
Visitation was to be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Christian-Hawkins Funeral
Home in Boyd.
Williams died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born May 31, 1918, in Fort Worth to Barney and Beatrice Wilkerson, she was a
homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Holiday “Doc” Williams, three
brothers and a sister.
She is survived by a son, Ronnie Williams and wife, Marlene, of Boyd; a
daughter, Brenda Clarkston and husband, Bobby, of White Settlement; three
grandchildren, Sabrina, Tina and Tammy; two brothers, Q.D. and Jobbie Wilkerson;
and a sister, Betty Bonner.
Pallbearers were to be Tony Miller, Howard Reed, Jerri Ewing, Ronnie Smith, Roy
Moore and Gary Grubs. Honorary pallbearer was to be Jimmy Harris.
Published Thursday, December 28, 2006
Williams,
Thelma Ray
1916-2006
Graveside service for Thelma Ray Williams, 89, of Boyd was Feb. 28 at Boyd
Cemetery in Boyd. The Rev. Gary Sessions officiated.
Williams died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in Azle.
Born Nov. 8, 1916, in Wise County, Williams was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Clint Williams; and her
sister, Ruth Newby.
Survivors include two sons, Sam Williams and wife, Pam, and C.L. Williams and
wife, Frankie, all of Boyd; her daughter, Sally Reed, of Boyd; six
grandchildren, Sam, Robin, Chat, Carl, Courtney and Jeff; seven
great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
Published Thursday, March 2, 2006
Williamson,
W.A. ‘Dub’
1924-2006
Funeral for W.A. “Dub” Williamson, 81, of Jacksboro was July 20 in Decatur.
Dwayne Lamberson officiated. Burial followed at Post Oak Cemetery.
Williamson died Monday, July 17, 2006, in Jacksboro.
Born Oct. 27, 1924, in Jacksboro to Richard A. and Maude Ophelia (Stephens)
Williamson, he was a retired self-employed welder and served in the U.S. Army.
He married wife Betty Jean White on Dec. 30, 1952, in Jacksboro.
He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Laura Jennings and husband, Danny,
and Sarah Crowley and husband, Donnie, all of Jacksboro; three sons, Billy
Williamson and wife, Adina, and Paul Williamson, all of Jacksboro, and Mark
Williamson and wife, Kristi, of California; a sister, Julia Stephan of Fort
Worth; a brother, J.A. “Buck” Williamson of Jacksboro; eight grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, July 23, 2006
Wilson,
Lynda Kay
1940-2006
Linda Kay Wilson, 65, of Decatur was buried May 27 at Oaklawn Cemetery. No
service was held.
Wilson died Friday, May 26, 2006, in Decatur.
Born June 6, 1940, in Vernon, she was a homemaker and a member of River of Life
Church in Decatur.
She is survived by ex-husband and good friend, Bill Brown of Decatur.
Published Sunday, June 4, 2006
Winfield,
Patrick R.
1948-2006
Funeral for Patrick Reynolds Winfield, 58, of Carrollton, formerly of Bridgeport
and Runaway Bay, was Monday, Nov. 13, at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas. Alan
Lynch officiated. Burial followed at Restland Memorial Park.
Winfield died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, in Denton.
Born June 4, 1948, in Houston, he was a teacher and coach.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Arthur Winfield, and a son, Patrick
Reynolds Winfield Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Erline Winfield; his wife, Sue Anne Winfield; a
daughter, Amber Winfield Brooks and her husband, Michael; a son, Jeffrey
Winfield; grandchildren, Makaila Brooks, Maddelyn Winfield, Michael Spradley and
Marshall Perry; and a brother, MIchael Winfield and his wife, DeAun.
Memorials may be made to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch and Affiliates, P.O. Box
1890, Amarillo, Texas 79105-9985.
Published Thursday, November 16, 2006
Winnett,
Alma B.
1919-2006
Graveside service for Alma B. Winnett, 87, of Bridgeport will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 15, at Memory Gardens in Corpus Christi. Bob Bickle will officiate.
Winnett died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Jan. 11, 1919, in LaFlora, Okla., to Benjamin and Pearl Ford, she was a
retired school secretary at Crossley Elementary in Corpus Christi and a member
of the Cates Street Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Winnett; her son, Thomas Scott
Winnett; and her brothers, Frank, Charlie and Harlan Ford.
She is survived by a daughter, Jeanie Brandon and husband, James, of Runaway
Bay; a son, Eddie Winnett of Carrollton; a grandson, Charles Winnett and wife,
Ashley; two great-grandchildren, Payton Winnett and Jewel Brandon; her brother,
Roy Ford of Troy; three sisters, May Greenway and Laura Oliver, both of Troy,
and Bennie Oliver of Bridgeport; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Thursday, December 14, 2006
Wise,
Albert Newton
1957-2006
Graveside service for Albert Newton Wise, 48, of Alvord was July 14 at Alvord
Cemetery. Gerre Joiner officiated.
Wise died Monday, July 10, 2006, in Alvord.
Born Nov. 18, 1957, in Chicago, to Ellie Hue Wise and Anna Dell Sanders, he was
a heavy equipment operator. He married Sherry York in Tennessee.
He is survived by his wife; a stepdaughter; a stepson, Wesley Smith of Dallas;
three sisters, Kathy Sartan and Cecilia Ann Patterson of Manchester, Tenn., and
Terri Giles of Panchatoula, La.; three brothers, Johnny Wise of Alvord and Jimmy
and Timothy “Timmy” Wise of Manchester, Tenn.; and three grandchildren.
Published Sunday, July 16, 2006
Wood,
Clayton F.
1913-2006
Service for Clayton F. Wood, 93, of Chico was to be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First
Baptist Church in Chico. The Rev. Adam Hughes will officiate. Burial will be in
Sadler Cemetery in Sadler.
Wood died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, in Bridgeport.
Born Jan. 22, 1913, in Sadler to Frank and Nora Wood, he was a retired school
teacher. He was a 1937 graduate of Texas A&M University, receiving a
bachelor of science degree. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Chico, the Chico Masonic Lodge for more than 60 years, a founding member and
first president of the Chico Lions Club, a member of the Texas A&M
University Country Club, Wise Co. Soil and Water Conservation District and an
executive board member of Chisholm Trail RC&D.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Lois, and his wife of 28
years, Laverne, and two daughters, Janice Steven and Patricia McCutchen.
He is survived by two sons, Mike Wood and wife, DeeAnn, and David Wood; a
daughter, Peggy Hylton and husband, Floyd; three sisters, Dorothy Lewter, Oleta
Gattis and Laura Beth Siebman; six grandchildren, Melinda Gothard, Amy Young,
Camaron Garrett, Hunter Wood, Daniel Wood and Crystal Righton; and seven
great-grandchildren, Cade Young, Seth Young, Nate Longino, Jacob Garrett, Clara
Righton, Jessica Wood and C.J. Righton.
Pallbearers were to be Royce Siebman, Dwight Siebman, Marcus Siebman, Dale
George and Eugene Grooms. Honorary pallbearers were Chico Masonic Lodge members.
Published Sunday, September 24, 2006
Woodruff,
Doris Geraldine
1935-2005
Memorial service for Doris Geraldine Woodruff, 70, sister of W.B. Woodruff Jr.
of Decatur, will be Saturday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. in fellowship hall of First
United Methodist Church in Decatur. She died Dec. 27, 2005, at her home in
Austin.
She was born to W.B. and Lera Mae Woodruff Sept. 20, 1935, in Seymour and grew
up in Decatur. She received her undergraduate degree in 1957 from what was then
North Texas State College. She earned a master’s degree in early childhood
education from Texas Woman’s University in 1981.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother, Jack L. Woodruff.
She is survived by her husband, John W. Woodruff; four children, Bennett Minton
of Arlington, Va., Irene Minton Pham of Santa Ana, Calif. and Roy Minton and
Michael Minton of Austin; her brother, W.B. Woodruff Jr. of Decatur; two
step-children and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International via First United
Methodist Church in Decatur or Hospice Austin, 4107 Spice Springs Road, Suite
100, Austin, Texas 78759.
Published Thursday, January 12, 2006
Woodruff,
Natalie
1930-2006
Funeral for Natalie Woodruff, 76, of Houston was to be Wednesday, Oct. 11, in
Houston. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Coker Funeral
Home in Decatur. Graveside service will be Saturday, Oct. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at
Oaklawn Cemetery.
Woodruff died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, in Houston.
Born April 24, 1930, in Houston, to Irwin and Rose Lee Dujka Hammack, she grew
up in Angleton where she graduated from high school. She received a bachelor of
business administration degree, graduating magna cum laude from North Texas
State University in 1951. She married Jack L. Woodruff April 7, 1951, in
Angleton. She was a senior associate with Walter P. Moore and Associates Inc. of
Houston where she was a transportation analyst. Woodruff was also involved in
numerous Houston-area civic and social organizations.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by her daughter, Leah Hatfield of Dallas; a son, Clayton
Woodruff of Decatur; a brother, Irwin D. Hammack and wife, Nina, of Fort Myers,
Fla.; a grandson, Bryan Hatfield of Dallas; two brothers-in-law, W.B. Woodruff
and wife, Mary Louise, of Decatur and John Woodruff of Austin; and numerous
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
The family requests donations be made to the North Texas Exes/Gulf Coast
scholarship fund at the University of North Texas, 1 (800) 868-1153.
Published Thursday, October 12, 2006
Wylie,
Nelma E.
1918-2006
Funeral for Nelma E. Wylie, 88, of Boyd was Thursday, Dec. 14, at
Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Boyd. Steve Weeks and Mel Hutzler
officiated.
Wylie died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Jan. 18, 1918, in Fort Worth, she was a homemaker and a member of the Boyd
Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Jerome Wylie.
She is survived by a son, Bud Wylie and his wife, Becky, of Pearland; a brother,
William Troxell of Rhome; and two granddaughters, Melissa and Melody Wylie of
Los Angeles, Calif.
Pallbearers were Floyd McCurdy, Dan Maeyers, Clyde Slimp, Allen Dickey, Jackie
Read and Don Troxell.
Published Sunday, December 17, 2006
Yarbrough,
Zane Farrell
1959-2006
Memorial service for Zane Farrell Yarbrough, 47, of Rhome was Aug. 24 at Grace
Baptist Church in Decatur. Matthew L. Taylor officiated. Burial followed at
Oaklawn Cemetery.
Yarbrough died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Feb. 25, 1959, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Charles Yarbrough and Eula Mae Burton,
he was a truck driver who served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his parents, both of Rhome; two daughters, Karyle Edgar and
husband, Corby, of Newark and Katy Yarbrough of Amarillo; a son, Kenneth
Yarbrough and wife, Donna, of Rhome; a brother, Donald Yarbrough of Rhome; and
eight grandchildren.
Published Sunday, August 27, 2006
Young,
Ernestine ‘Aunt Teen’
1924-2006
Funeral for Ernestine (Aunt Teen) Young, 81, of Rhome was to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Rhome Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Michael
Stephenson was to officiate. Burial was to follow at Aurora Cemetery.
Young died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, in Denton.
Born May 30, 1924, in Spearman, she was a homemaker and a member of the Rhome
Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Drew Young, and her sister, Charlotte
Wright.
She is survived by a daughter, Gail Boyse of Fort Worth; a grandson, Ricky
Brannon Boyse of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a granddaughter, Diane Boyse of Boyd;
three great-grandchildren; a sister, Annebelle Brakke of St. Petersburg; and
numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers were to be Robert Miles, Steve Barrons, Ronnie Young, Billy
Williams, Michael Romine and Claborn Young.
Published Thursday, February 2, 2006
Young,
James Perk ‘Bill’
1919-2006
A graveside service for James Perk “Bill” Young, 86, of Decatur was Monday,
July 3, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Ken May and Gerre Joiner
officiated.
Young died Sunday, July 2, 2006, in Decatur.
Born Oct. 22, 1919, in Decatur to Johnny and Effie (Brown) Young, he was a
retired oil field worker who served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was
a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Province, and a brother, Joe
Young.
He is survived by sisters Shirley Hayes of Decatur and Emma Hill of Fort Worth.
Published Thursday, July 6, 2006
Young,
Wayne McConnell
1918-2006
Funeral for Wayne McConnell Young, 88, of Decatur was July 21 at Coker Funeral
Home Chapel in Decatur.
Young died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Born Jan. 28, 1918, in Boyd he was a retired supervisor in aircraft
manufacturing. He was also a member of Eagle Drive Baptist Church.
He is survived by a son, Lanny Young of Weatherford; three daughters, Jane Reed
of Henrietta, Nina Coffee of Lake Worth and Sara Young of Decatur; two sisters,
Emilie Wiggins of Saginaw and Joyce Hurd of Cleburne; five grandchildren and
five great-great grandchildren.
Published Sunday, July 23, 2006