Wise
County Messenger Obituaries |
The following obituaries are in alphabetical
order by last name.
(use the "searcher" on page https://www.wisecountytexas.info/
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Ramage,
Joyce LaWayne | 1934-2016
Published Wednesday, February 10,
2016
Joyce LaWayne Ramage, 81, of Azle, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Azle.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Cottondale Cemetery.
Joyce was born July 25, 1934, in Wichita Falls to Wayne and Sammye (Biddy)
Roberts. She married Clifton “Gene” Ramage Dec. 12, 1952, in Wichita Falls.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Beverly Haggerton.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Clifton “Gene” Ramage of Azle;
daughter Vicky Tobin of Azle; son David Ramage and wife, Amy, of Beford;
grandchildren Matthew Wheeler of Azle, Whitney Earley and husband, Jake, of
Keller and Hayden Ramage of Bedford; great-grandchildren Jordan Wheeler and
Benton and Garrison Earley; brother Donald “Sonny” Roberts and wife, Martha,
of Wichita Falls; sister Sammye Keen and husband, Terry, of Bryan; and numerous
nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Ramsey,
David Lee | 1963-2016
Published Saturday, July 16, 2016
David Lee Ramsey, 53, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in Decatur.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at Eagle Mountain International Church
in Newark, with the Rev. Bobby Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow in
Aurora Cemetery in Aurora.
Pallbearers are Sam Ramsey, James Ramsey, Matt Ramsey, Evan Samsill, Joel
Samsill, Bryson Samsill, Miles Ramsey and Dean Ramsey.
David was born July 9, 1963, in Pasadena to Bob Lee and Anne Elizabeth (Pitts)
Ramsey. He was a graduate of Carroll High School in Southlake. He married Amy
Jean Miles on Valentine’s Day in 1987 in Keller. He was a member of Eagle
Mountain International Church.
He was the owner/operator of Just Milling Around Molding & Millwork, Inc. in
Rhome where he handcrafted custom cabinets and produced molding and millwork.
David’s hobbies included designing, building and woodworking, cooking and
grilling, restoring antique cars, collecting trunks and lanterns and fireworks.
He was preceded in death by his mother Anne Ramsey; grandfathers Dean Ramsey and
Samuel Belt Pitts; and grandmother Katharine Talbot Pitts.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years; sons Miles David Ramsey and Dean Allan
Ramsey; daughters Katharine Lee-Anne Ramsey and Shaelyn Elizabeth Ramsey; father
Bob Lee Ramsey; brother James Cary Ramsey; sister Robin Kaye Maples;
grandparents Grace Ramsey, Melba Adkins and Vera Miles.
Raven,
Harriet Virginia | 1940-2016
Published Saturday, January 30,
2016
Harriet Virginia Raven, 75, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, in
Irving.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport. Visitation is one hour prior to the service.
Harriet was born March 2, 1940, in Pawnee, Okla., to Francis and Agnes (Roy)
Pappan. She married Roy Blanton Raven, who preceded her in death in 1996. She
was a registered nurse.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Buster Pappan; and sister
Regina Pappan.
Harriet is survived by her sons, Dan Raven of Fort Worth, Dale Raven of
Bridgeport and Darin Raven and Toni Madrid of Denton; grandchildren Matthew and
Lauren Raven; sisters Ernestine Overland of Irving, Clara Columbus of Oklahoma
City; and other family members and friends.
Raven,
Peggy Buffington | -2016
Published Wednesday, February 24,
2016
Peggy Buffington Raven died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, in Bridgeport.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Jones Family Funeral Home in
Bridgeport. Burial will follow at Eastside Cemetery in Bridgeport.
Peggy was born in Dalhart to Reed and Jackie Buffington, and later moved to
Decatur where she graduated high school. She graduated from the University of
Texas at Austin and worked for Convair Aircraft Corp. in Fort Worth.
It was during this time that she married her high school friend, Roland Royce
Raven of Bridgeport. They had three sons: Timothy, Gregory and Barry.
Peggy was active in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, where she traced her
heritage directly back to the revolution of independence in 1836. She was a
member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Bridgeport Historical
Society and the Wise County Historical Society.
Peggy enjoyed her many friends and traveling the world with her husband, Royce.
She is also survived by granddaughter Kirin; and daughters-in-law Raman and
Judy.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
Rawle,
Neoma Marie | 1921-2016
Published Wednesday, August 17,
2016
Neoma Marie Rawle, 95, of Decatur died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in Decatur.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Cornerstone Baptist Church with Dr.
Larry Cornell and the Revs. Chris Powell and Ray Cobb officiating. Burial will
follow at Preskitt Cemetery.
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Pallbearers are Woody Stewart, Mark McClananan, D.J. Lusty, Trey Little, Aaron
Stewart and Hunter McClananan.
Honorary pallbearer is Christopher Moore.
Neoma was born July 18, 1921, in Childress to Alexander and Blanche (Hall)
Little. She married Thomas Marshall Rawle Nov. 15, 1939, in Bridgeport. Neoma
was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Decatur. She was a homemaker.
Neoma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Marshall Rawle;
three brothers; and two sisters.
She is survived by her son, Nolan Rawle of Chico; daughter Kay Milligan and
husband, Leslie, of Azle; grandchildren Suzanne Stewart and husband, Woody, of
Azle, Sonya McClananan and husband, Mark, of Haslet, and Lisa Lusty and husband,
D.J., of Chico.
She is also survived by great-grandchildren Christopher Moore, Aaron Stewart,
Ashley Little, Trey Little, Breann McClananan and Hunter McClananan; and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ray,
Johnnie Wilson ‘Bill’ | 1946-2016
Published Saturday, March 26, 2016
Johnnie Wilson “Bill” Ray, 69, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016,
in Bridgeport.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist
Church of Bridgeport.
Bill was born May 22, 1946, in Decatur to Woodrow Wilson and Johnie (Rickels)
Ray. After high school graduation, Bill earned his bachelor of science degree
from UT-Dallas and spent his career as a banker’s entrepreneur in commercial
real estate.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Joe Enochs; nephew
Walker Enochs; great-nephew Austin Enochs; and niece Tiffany Elizondo.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Laura (Lohnes) Matteson-Ray; sons Alan
Ray and wife, Margaret, and Evan Matteson and wife, Virginia; daughter Melissa
Wise and husband, Leo; brother Dr. David Ray and wife, Sue; sisters Ilene (Ray)
Enochs and Becky (Ray) Elizondo and husband, Phil; grandchildren Julia Lowrey,
Amanda Ray, Chloe Hargrove, Guy Hargrove, Audree Matteson, Saylor Matteson and
Hadley Matteson; and numerous other family members.
Read,
Debora | 1955-2016
Published Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Debora Read, 61, of Paradise, died Friday, April 29, 2016, in Decatur.
Funeral was May 1 at the First Baptist Church in Cottondale with the Revs.
Charles Pugh and Terry Terry officiating. Burial followed at Paradise Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bud Read, Barry Read, Russell Read, Eric Harris, Chad Thompson
and Lee Robinson.
Debora was born March 5, 1955, in Bridgeport to Bill and Bobbie (Martin) Read.
She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Debora was preceded in death by her daughter, Toni Ward; and great-grandson
George McCulley.
She is survived by her son, Eric Harris of Paradise; grandchildren Lee Robinson,
K.D. McCulley, Skylar Ward, Megan Harris and Kylie Sanders; great-grandchildren
Cameron Robinson and Kandi McCulley; parents Bill and Bobbie Read of Paradise;
brothers Bud Read and wife, Shiela, of Paradise and Barry Read of Dallas; and
numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Read,
Eva Beatrice | 1956-2016
Published Saturday, May 28, 2016
Eva Beatrice Read, 60, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016, in Bridgeport.
Funeral was May 26 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with the Rev. Matt
Edwards officiating. Burial followed at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Eva was born March 5, 1956, in Duncan, Okla., to Alfred and Betty (Fletcher)
Lawson. She married Dickie Read Sr. Aug. 20, 1977, in Bowie. Eva was a member of
the Cates Street Baptist Church. She was the owner of Southern Wise Times.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Eva is survived by her husband of 38 years; sons D.J. Read Jr. and wife, Danae,
of Bridgeport and Chris Read and wife, Melissa, of Decatur; grandchildren
Taylor, Brenton, Katelyn, Cooper, Olivia and Dillon; and friends.
Reed,
Jimmy | 1938-2016
Published Wednesday, December 21,
2016
Jimmy Reed, 78, of Bridgeport died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Jones Family Funeral Home in
Bridgeport with Brother Bill Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow at
Eastside Cemetery in Bridgeport.
Pallbearers are Keith Bryan, Steven Lara, Seth Weatherly, Colby Burdine, Doug
Bridwell and Waylon Barclay.
Jimmy was born March 25, 1938, in Hillsboro to Elbert and Lorene (Blackwood)
Reed. He joined the Marine Corps at age 19 where he was a lance corporal.
Jimmy married Cathy Scrogum Dec. 13, 1975, in Dallas. He worked for Liquid
Energy-Mitchell for 15 years, starting out as an operator then moving to
purchasing. Jimmy was a member and commander of the Chico VFW and was a member
of the First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport.
He enjoyed playing golf and hunting pheasant and deer, but what Jim loved most
was his family, always putting them first. He loved spending time with his
grandchildren and playing with them.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Dalton Reed; and sister Mina
Alcorn.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 43 years; daughter Stephanie Burdine and
husband, Cody; sister Clarice Caldwell; grandchildren Colby Burdine, Emily
Burdine, Shelby Barclay and Benjamin Burdine; and special nephew, Chuck Reed.
Memorial donations may be made to veterans service organizations.
Reed,
William Lynn ‘Billy’ | 1952-2016
Published Saturday, September 3,
2016
William Lynn “Billy” Reed, 64, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016.
Memorial service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Alliance Baptist Church at
8400 Park Vista Blvd in Fort Worth.
Billy was born Jan. 12, 1952, in Fort Worth. He was retired from Frito-Lay and
was a driver for J.B. Hunt. He was loved by his family, friends and everyone he
met across the country.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Osburn; father and stepmother, Bill and
Johnelle Reed; his wife of 17 years, Patricia Reed; his children, Michael Reed,
Kelli Reed, Brian Reed, Shawn Martin, Dustin Martin and Alicia Williams.
He is also survived by sisters Sherrie Hernandez and husband, Jesse, Suzette
Prentice and husband, Danny, and Kim Robardey and husband, Robert; 23
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Renfrow,
Pat | 1928-2016
Published Wednesday, April 13,
2016
Pat Renfrow, 87, of Grand Saline, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Dallas.
Graveside service is 10 a.m. Friday, April 15, at Pleasant Grove No. 1 Cemetery
with the Rev. Brandon Henderson officiating. There is no visitation.
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Pat was born June 10, 1928, in Stephenville to Charles and Minnie (Herrington)
Renfrow. He entered the Merchant Marines in 1945 at age 17 and then the Army in
1947. Pat served in the Korean War and was stationed in Germany before he was
honorably discharged in 1952.
He later retired from Southwestern Bell to go into the dairy business in
Decatur. Pat loved being outdoors, fishing, hunting and working in his vegetable
garden.
He was referred to by his extended family as Pat-Pat. They include Kelli and
Clay Waymire, grandkids Elyssa and Tim Waymire and dear friend Betty Waymire.
They loved and cared for him and will miss him deeply.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents; wife Sarah Ethel Renfrow; brothers Lee
Arnold Renfrow, Thurman Renfrow and Sherman Renfrow; and sister Helen Egbert.
He is survived by his daughter, Tammy McGar and husband, Tim, of Decatur; son
Patrick Ryan Eady of Huntsville; grandchildren Lindsey McGar, Candace White and
husband, Tony, Clayton McGar and wife, Tori, Matthew Ryan Pemberton and Ally
Rayne Eady; sisters Faye Jean Haley and Raye Jean Milligan; and numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Reynolds,
Marc | 1961-2016
Published Saturday, August 6, 2016
Marc Reynolds, 54, of Bowie, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, in Bowie.
Graveside service was Aug. 5 at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Marc was born Oct. 19, 1961, in Brownwood to Victor Reynolds and Mary Beth Hale.
He married his wife, Courtney, July 23, 1982.
Marc was a longtime member of the Bowie community and always made his family,
friends and his faith a priority.
He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Reynolds; brother Michael Reynolds;
and father Victor Reynolds.
Marc was survived by his loving bride; son Whit Reynolds and wife, Wendi, and
their children, MaKenzi and Serenity; daughter Meagan Reynolds Raftie and her
children, Mealeah, Elijah and Pearl; mother Mary Beth Hale and her husband,
Charlie; sisters Machelle Kenyon and Angie Hale Brown; stepmother Margie
Reynolds; brother Jeff Brooks; and nieces and nephews
Rhoudes,
Willie Faye | 1951-2016
Published Saturday, May 21, 2016
Willie Faye Rhoudes, 65, of Decatur, died Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Decatur.
Graveside service was May 19 at Paradise Cemetery in Paradise.
Mrs. Rhoudes was born Sept. 3, 1951, in Decatur to Robert Tackett and Willie B
Byers. She married William Leonard (Pete) Rhoudes Sr.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter Jeanette Ruggles;
granddaughter Piper Sassnett; sisters Teresa Jean Tackett and Cheryl Lynn
Tackett; and brother Jimmy Tackett.
Mrs. Rhoudes is survived by her sons, Leonard Rhoudes of Haslet, Michael Rhoudes
of Newark, Leon Rhoudes of Leroy and B.J. Rhoudes of Springtown; daughters
Elizabeth Thorn of Briar, Cinthia Greggory of Alvarado, Connie Johnson of
Aquilla and Alicia Quiroz of Decatur; brothers Bobby Tackett, Greg Tackett and
James Tackett; sisters Lisa Tackett, Patricia Payne and Robbie Davidson; 30
grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and
numerous friends and family.
Richardson,
David Devoe ‘D.D’ | 1938-2016
Published Wednesday, August 3,
2016
David Devoe “D.D.” Richardson, 78, of Newark, died Thursday, July 28, 2016.
Service was Aug. 1 at Biggers Funeral Home. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove
Cemetery No. 2 near Keeter.
David was born April 23, 1938, in Newark to Paul Devoe and Margery Verginia
Richardson. He served in the United States Army and then was an employee of the
Fort Worth Star-Telegram for more than 50 years. David’s beekeeping hobbies
allowed him to meet many people that became close friends. He will be missed by
all who knew and loved him.
David was a loving husband to Barbara; father to Paul, Stephen and Brian; and
brother to Mikel and Charles.
Richmond,
Thomas ‘T.C.’ | 1930-2016
Published Saturday, April 23, 2016
Thomas “TC” Richmond, 85, of Fort Worth, formerly of Chico, died Thursday,
April 21, 2016, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service is 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Chico Cemetery with the Rev.
Sam Caldwell officiating.
Visitation is one hour prior to service at the cemetery.
TC was born Dec. 22, 1930, in Park Springs to Jim and Unis (Mitchum) Richmond.
He was a dispatcher and accident investigator for the U.S. Postal Service. TC
served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the First United
Methodist Church and enjoyed watching PBR and rodeos. He was also an avid
supporter of Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch.
TC was preceded in death by his parents; and Mattie Richmond.
He is survived by his brother, Charles Richmond of Corpus Christi; stepdaughter
Kimberly Wallach of Azle; step-grandsons Christopher and Aaron Wallach of Azle;
longtime neighbor and friend, Patti Jiminez and husband, Erik, and their
daughters, Kelly and Ashley; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Rickman,
David Edwin | 1964-2016
Published Wednesday, February 24,
2016
David Edwin Rickman, 51, of Boyd died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Azle.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd
with Jimmy Withers officiating. Burial will follow at Boyd Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
David was born March 16, 1964, in Fort Worth to William Jr. and Wanda (Moore)
Rickman. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Briar. David was a
supervisor at Control Products Manufacturing Co. in Grand Prairie.
He was a 1983 graduate of Boyd High School and a past Master Mason of Boyd
Masonic Lodge No. 479. David’s favorite sports were boat racing and football.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Rickman; brother James Edward
Rickman; and grandparents Bill and Gladys Rickman.
He is survived by his father, William Edwin Rickman Jr.; his aunt, Peggy Rickman
Caraway and husband, Jerry; stepfather Marlin Moore; sister Christie Grounds;
nieces Averi and Presleigh Grounds; and many other relatives and friends.
Rieger,
Richard Timothy ‘Tim’ | 1950-2016
Published Saturday, November 5,
2016
Richard Timothy “Tim” Rieger, 66, of Decatur, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016,
in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the First United Methodist Church in
Decatur with Dr. Brian Bosworth and the Rev. Joe Ed Goolsby officiating.
Visitation is 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the home of Eric Rieger.
Pallbearers are Gage Rieger, Mack Rieger, Stephen Manning, William Manning,
Walker Black, Rusty Cox, Tanner Searight, Kyle Searight and Scott Black.
Honorary pallbearers are Kurt Gehring, Gary Prescott, Ted Taylor, Donnie Baker,
Rick Poe, Thom Lambert, Bob Cheatham, Emmett Rieger and Mark Wiley.
Tim was born June 21, 1950, in Decatur to R.T. and Elizabeth Donehoo Rieger. He
was educated in Decatur schools, then went to Texas Tech University to major in
telecommunications. He married Sally Searight May 11, 1974, in Amarillo.
Tim had a varied career, beginning with news director and manager of KGAF radio
in Gainesville. He also worked for various banks, ending his career with Federal
Home Loan Bank, where he was a collateral agent.
Civic pride and love of family sparked his interest in community activities. Tim
served as a city councilman and mayor pro tem for Gainesville. He was also a
president of Gainesville Boys and Girls Club for several terms, Lions Club of
Decatur, Jaycees in Gainesville and the Optimist Club where he also was elected
lieutenant governor. The Gainesville Booster Club was another interest, and he
served the group as president. Tim loved serving breakfast in his home to his
sons’ football teams, and he coached various soccer and baseball teams for his
sons.
Tim was part of the Spirit of Christmas, Wreaths Across America, administrative
boards of Whaley United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church of
Decatur. After moving back to Decatur, Tim was chairman of planning and zoning
and economic development. He and Sally helped bring Court Appointed Special
Advocates to Wise County.
He is survived by his wife; sons Eric Rieger and wife, Marie, and Brad Rieger
and wife, Jenny; grandsons Gage, Mack and Emmett; sister Cynthia DesRoches;
niece Lori Black Manning; nephew Scott Black; and extended family members,
including great-nephews, great-nieces and in-laws.
Memorial donations may be made to the Gainesville Boys and Girls Club,
Raquel’s Wings for Life in Decatur or a charity of choice.
Riney,
Leo Frank | 1928-2016
Published Wednesday, August 10,
2016
Leo Frank Riney, 88, of Boyd died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, in Decatur.
Mass of Christian burial was Aug. 9 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Catholic Church with Father Thomas Dsouza officiating. Burial followed at
Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Laura Getty, Jonathan Strawther, Margan Tidwell, Garrett Hughey,
Natalie Vogel, Nolan Getty, Connor Hughey and Shelbi Tidwell.
Leo was born July 14, 1928, in Denton to Leo and Rena (Grahl) Riney. He served
his country in the U.S. Navy. Leo married Shirley Wallace April 3, 1958, in
Dallas. He was owner and operator of Riney Tractor Sales and retired from Case
Power and Equipment. Leo was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary Catholic church in Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He’s survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Wallace Riney of Boyd;
daughters Carrie Lynn Poston and husband, Robert, Cheryl Ann Hughey and husband,
Harris, Darla Jean Strawther and husband, Timothy, and Leesa Kay Tidwell and
husband, Dennis; and grandchildren Laura, Jonathan, Margan, Garrett, Natalie,
Nolan, Connor and Shelbi.
He’s also survived by great-grandson Luke Vogel; brother Howard Dwain Riney
and wife, Sandra; sisters Bonnie Gene Clark and Rena Faye Reeder; and numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Catholic church, 1305 S. Deer Park Rd., Decatur, TX 76234.
Roberts,
Kenneth Edwards ‘Tiny’ | 1943-2016
Published Saturday, August 13,
2016
Kenneth “Tiny” Edwards Roberts, 72, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, in
Bridgeport.
A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 16 at the Agnes Baptist
Church located at 350 Agnes N. Springtown. Pastor Doug Harris will officiate.
Tiny was born Sept. 30, 1943 in McKinney to Roy C. and Ethel Earline Roberts.
He retired from KC Aviation. Tiny was a devoted family man and was an avid
outdoorsman.
He is preceded in death by his parents Roy C. and Ethel Earline Roberts and by
his sister Margret Ann.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joyce Roberts; daughters, Tammy Roberts,
Robin Roberts, Angie Contreras and husband Xavier; grandchildren, Zakery,
Steven, Tristen, Chris, Felix, Chance, Alexis, Gabriel and Gage; as well as
numerous extended family members and a multitude of friends.
Robinson,
Margret Sue | 1935-2016
Published Saturday, March 26, 2016
Margret Sue Robinson, 81, of Chico, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Denton.
Memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at Jones Family Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Sue was born Jan. 19, 1935, in Chico to John and Catherine (Ross) Meek. She was
a legal assistant. On Dec. 29, 1973, Sue married Jack Leslie Robinson. The
couple was married for more than 40 years before Jack’s passing in 2014.
Sue enjoyed spending time with her family, particularly her husband. She was a
member of the First United Methodist Church of Chico.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents; sister Beth Buckingham; daughter Deana
Robinson; and granddaughter Kate Fostel.
She is survived by sons Les Robinson and wife, Jane, and Phillip Robinson;
daughters Cathy Fostel and husband, John, Suzanne Gardner and husband, Bill, and
Linda Eubanks; grandchildren Chris Fostel, Josh Fostel, Shawn Robinson, Justin
Cortez, Crystal Sloan, Brandi McKenzie, Michelle Eubanks, Chris Gardner, Meagan
Hood, Chelsea Castillo and Emily Romkema; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Rocha,
Crescencia | 1941-2016
Published Saturday, May 14, 2016
Crescencia Rocha, 75, of Decatur, died Monday, May 2, 2016, in Decatur.
Mass of Christian burial was May 5 at Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Catholic Church with Father Thomas Dzousa officiating. Burial followed at
Oaklawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Alexis Aldape, Eduardo Martinez, Esteban Gloria and Pedro
Gloria.
Crescencia was born April 19, 1941, in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico, to Pedro and
Dolores (Pi on) Gloria. She married Gonzalo Rocha Jan. 12, 1958, in Zaragoza.
Crescencia was a member of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic
Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Jose Gloria and Gregorio
Gloria.
Crescencia is survived by her husband of 58 years; daughters Juanita Rocha of
Decatur and Antonieta Martinez and husband, Gilberto, of Decatur; grandchildren
Alexis Javier Aldape, Rosaura Aldape, Dianne Elizabeth Martinez, Eduardo
Martinez and Clarissa Anahi Martinez, all of Decatur; brother Juan Gloria of
Sonora; sisters Margarita Saucedo of Zaragoza and Ma Dolores Vald z of San
Antonio; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Rodriguez,
Aurora ‘Rita’ | 1931-2016
Published Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Aurora “Rita” Rodriguez, 84, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, April 3, 2016, in
Decatur.
Mass of Christian burial is 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at St. John the Baptizer
Catholic Church in Bridgeport with Father Thomas Dsouza officiating. Burial will
follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Visitation is 5 p.m. and rosary is 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Hawkins Funeral
Home in Bridgeport.
Rita was born Aug. 30, 1931, in Van Horn to Sebero and Aurora (Esparza) Escajeda.
She married Emilio G. Rodriguez May 25, 1948, in Van Horn. Rita owned and
operated Rita’s Five Caf . She was a member of St. John the Baptizer Catholic
Church in Bridgeport.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son Sam Rodriguez; daughter Little Eva
Rodriguez; granddaughter Tiffany Lee; brother Carmen Escajeda; and sister Nacha
Ratliff.
Rita is survived by her husband of 67 years, Emilio Rodriguez of Bridgeport;
sons Emilio Rodriguez Jr. and wife, Karen, of Red Oak, Jimmy Rodriguez and wife,
Irene, of Dallas and Bobby Rodriguez and wife, Corina, of Bridgeport; daughter
Eva Simecek and husband, Joe, of Duncanville; grandchildren Elizabeth, Bethany,
James, Lisette, Jeremy, Hannah, Robert, Cory, Iliana, Samuel, Andrew, Stephanie
and Matthew; sister Carmelita Hamblin; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Rodriguez,
Jose Deleon | 1958-2016
Published Saturday, November 5,
2016
Jose Deleon Rodriguez, 58, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.
Jose was born July 27, 1958, in Robstown to Gabriel and Anita Deleon Rodriguez.
He married Sarah Birchfield July 16, 1986, in McKinney.
Jose was an environmental control operator over battery recycling for Exile
Technologies for 23 years. He enjoyed art and pencil drawing. He especially
loved spending time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his father; and brothers Ramond and Juan Rodriguez.
Jose is survived by his wife of 30 years; son Craig Allen Michael Rodriguez and
wife, April, of Roanoke; daughter Tiffany Miranda Michelle Rodriguez Richards
and husband, Abe, of Bridgeport; mother Anita Rodriguez of Frisco; grandchildren
Jordan and Ethan Richards; brothers Carlos Rodriguez of Little Elm and Gabriel
Rodriguez of Frisco; and sisters Yolanda Rodriguez, Mary Camacho and Sophia
Rodriguez, all of Frisco, Leticia Rodriguez of McKinney, Irene Blevins of The
Colony and Juanita Flores of Hackberry.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wise County Animal Shelter.
Rodriguez,
Maria D. | 1949-2016
Published Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Maria D. Rodriguez, 66, of Paradise, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Decatur.
Maria was born Oct. 5, 1949, in Musquiz, Coahuila, Mexico, to Rafael and Alicia
(Valdez) Balbantin. She married Pascual Rodriguez Nov. 30, 1968, in Piedras
Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. Maria was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witness in Decatur. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Pascual Rodriguez of Paradise;
daughter Alice Rodriguez Hecker and husband, Kenneth, of Broken Arrow, Okla.;
sons Marco Rodriguez and wife, Flor, of Bowie, Rafael Rodriguez and wife, Dinna,
of Houston and Isaac Rodriguez and wife, Nicole, of Riverton, Utah;
grandchildren Kacie, Andrew, Hayden, Harrison and Abigail; brothers Luis
Balbantin of Eagle Pass and Alfonso Balbantin of Santa Fe, N.M.; sisters Elba
Marroquin of Monterrey, NuevoLeon, Mexico, and Lourdes Chavarria of Santa Fe;
and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
Rogers,
Allen ‘Doc’ | 1957-2016
Published Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Allen “Doc” Rogers, 59, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Sunset.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12, in the drawing room of the White
Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Doc was born Jan. 21, 1957, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Robert and Gail (Ritenour)
Rogers. He moved to Bowie in 1989. Doc was in prison ministry, a pastor for Iron
Horse Church in Bowie and a motorcycle mechanic. He owned Doc’s Hawg Clinic,
and he used his motorcycle shop to bring people to Christ.
Doc was president of Bikers For Christ Biker Ministry and he participated in the
Wise County Toy Run. He married Dee Ann Christensen April 11, 2015, in Chico.
Doc is survived by his wife, DeAnn Rogers of Sunset; daughters Amy Cunningham
and husband, Craig, of Bowie, Crystal Hetfield and husband, Larry, of Indiana,
Atarah Kirkland and husband, Bryan, of Bowie, Ariel Rogers of Lubbock and
Amariah Rogers of Rhome; parents Robert and Gail Rogers of Elkhart, Ind.;
brother Mike Rogers and wife, Mary, of Elkhart; and numerous grandchildren,
nieces and nephews.
Rohrer,
Elizabeth Jane (Burnett) | 1940-2016
Published Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Elizabeth Jane (Burnett) Rohrer, 76, of Decatur, died Thursday, May 19, 2016, in
Decatur.
Memorial service was May 23 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Decatur.
Mrs. Rohrer was born March 29, 1940, in Odessa to James Otis and Olive Ruth
Grimes Burnett. She was a loving wife and cared deeply for her family. She was a
member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and loved her church family. Mrs. Rohrer
loved to make people smile and had a sweet way of making friends feel special.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers James Burnett, Perry
Burnett and John Burnett.
Mrs. Rohrer is survived by her husband, Jay E. Rohrer; sons Brent Eudy of
Niceville, Fla., and Scott Eudy of Goodyear, Ariz.; stepdaughters Rebecca Rogers
of Yutan, Neb., and Amy Speckman of Ashland, Neb.; stepson Mathew Rohrer of
Falls City, Neb.; brother Lewis Burnett of San Angelo; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Texas Baptist Children’s Home, 1101 N. Mays, Round
Rock, TX 78664.
Roland,
Terry Lee | 1963-2016
Published Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Terry Lee Roland, 52, of Tarrant County, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, in
Houston.
Memorial service is 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at the First Baptist Church of
Quitman, 301 West Lane St., with the Rev. Dewey Davidson officiating.
Terry was born July 7, 1963, in Arlington to Terry and Leona (Dodson) Roland. He
graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1980 and worked several professions
from truck driving to a variety of fields in the construction industry. Terry
enjoyed NASCAR, reading science-fiction novels and had a passion for video
games.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Terry is survived by sons Richard Ray Roland of Northern Cambria, Penn., and
James Robert Roland of Grand Prairie; daughter Rebecca Roland of Arlington;
grandchild Jeremy Jaden Roland of Grand Prairie; sister Kay Wilkerson and
husband, David, of Quitman; niece Krisha Campbell and husband, Elzy, of Decatur;
nephews Jason Wilkerson and wife, Stephanie, of Durant, Okla., Justin Wilkerson
of Greenville and Krystopher and Kalen Wilkerson of Quitman; and numerous
grand-nieces and nephews.
Ross,
Judy Ann | 1945-2016
Published Wednesday, November 30,
2016
Judy Ann Ross, 71, of Boyd, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Decatur.
Graveside service was Nov. 27 at Boyd Cemetery with the Rev. Keith Pepper
officiating.
Pallbearers were Kevin O’Connor, Cody Thompson, Randall Caralton, BJ Hampton,
Brandon Hardee, Jayson Hardee and Christian Tedrow.
Judy was born July 5, 1945, in Peoria, Ill., to William and Mildred (Dismang)
Davis. She married James Ross April 28, 1972, in St. Louis, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Judy is survived by her husband of 44 years; daughters Roxanne Hampton and
husband, Robert, of Boyd, Julie Tedrow and husband, Johnny, of Aurora, Millie
Barnett and husband, G.W., of Weatherford and Kellie Hardee and husband, B.J.
Hile, of Boyd; son Virgil Thompson and wife, Rita, of Weatherford; 11
grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one on the way; brothers Billy Davis,
Richard Davis and wife, Jenie, and Leo Davis and wife, Debbie, all of Missouri;
sister Rosemary Young of Missouri; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Ross,
Ray | 1943-2016
Published Wednesday, September 7,
2016
Ray Ross, 73, of Runaway Bay, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in Runaway Bay.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport
with the Rev. Glenn Connell officiating. Burial will follow at Boonsville
Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Hunter Ross, Dusty Admire, David Wallace, Brian Cox, Tim Halcomb,
Nathan Tannery and Zach Tannery.
Ray was born June 17, 1943, in Hopkins County to George and Bessie (Cannaday)
Ross. He married Edith Perkins April 3, 2008, in Bridgeport. Ray owned and
operated J & R Food Mart and later managed One Stop of Texas. He was a
member of the Balsora Baptist Church.
Ray gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was a loving husband and friend.
Ray’s greatest love and accomplishments were his children and his
grandchildren. His beautiful smile and spirit will live on in the hearts of
many.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Delain Berry; and brothers Roy
Halcomb and Otis Halcomb.
He is survived by his wife; son Terry Ross and wife, Kelli, of Bridgeport;
daughters Kim Admire and husband, Danny, of Bridgeport and Bonnie Sinclair of
Mt. Vernon; grandchildren Kayleigh Admire, Dusty Admire, Amanda Cox, Maikan
Sinclair and Pake Sinclair; great-grandchildren Kannyn, Liam, Dakota, Kiowa,
Hunter and J.T.; stepbrothers Doug Halcomb and wife, Ann, and Robert Halcomb;
sister Betty Lou Buland; and other family members and friends.
Roth,
Linda | 1950-2016
Published Saturday, April 30, 2016
Linda L. Roth, 65, of Decatur, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, in her Decatur home.
Memorial is 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at Community Church, 2840 U.S. 380, in
Decatur with the Revs. John Redfearn and Chris Wann officiating.
Linda was born Nov. 8, 1950, in Meriden, Conn., to Norman and Katherine Priebe.
She was a 1968 graduate of Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford, Conn., and
attended Boston University, majoring in music education.
Linda was an active member of Community Church of Decatur, where she was
involved in playing and singing worship music. She also taught children’s
music and instructed the children in the use of puppets.
Linda was an accomplished musician, playing piano, flute, violin and guitar. She
was a music teacher in her home and other homes around and near Wise County. She
enjoyed singing karaoke, acquiring a porcelain village and collecting
knick-knacks. She also enjoyed paint-by-number, needlepoint and beading
projects.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Raymond Kowalczyk; and
brother-in-law Donald Saucier.
Linda is survived by her husband of 42 years, Frederic A. Roth of Decatur;
sister Patricia Popovich and husband, George, of Westbrook, Conn.; sons Brian P.
Roth and wife, Eunmi, of Wichita Falls and Michael D. Roth and wife, Leticia, of
Keller.
Other survivors include granddaughter Micaiah Roth of Keller; grandsons Trent
Roth of Wichita Falls, Josiah Roth of Keller and Elijah Roth of Keller;
sisters-in-law Alice Wiehe and husband, John, and Marcia Saucier; brother-in-law
George Roth; nieces Ellen Mooney, Kari Sullivan and Lynn Turner; and nephews Kim
Kowalczyk and Michael Wiehe.
Condolences may be sent to the family at 1601 S. College Ave., Decatur, TX
76234.
Rowe,
Jesse W. | 1928-2016
Published Wednesday, February 10,
2016
Jesse W. Rowe, 88, of Decatur, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, in Decatur.
Funeral was Feb. 5 at Living Word Assembly of God in Alvord with the Rev.
Phillip Weitner officiating. Burial followed at Alvord Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Carlos Torres, Gregory Torres, James Rowe, Royce Ruddick, Vance
Fortenberry and Hubert E. Boner.
Jesse was born Jan. 19, 1928, in Doyle, Okla., to Noah and Julie (Wages) Rowe.
He married Barbara Stines-Thomas May 15, 1999, in Alvord. Jesse was a member of
Living Word Assembly of God Church in Alvord and was a retired dairy owner.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Julie Rowe; first wife,
Carolyn Rowe; and eight siblings.
Jesse is survived by his wife of 16 years, Barbara Thomas-Rowe of Decatur;
daughter Carmella Rowe of Fort Worth; son Reginald Rowe and wife, Delores, of
Decatur; stepchildren Bryan Thomas and Ginger Smith; grandchildren Amanda, Kyle,
Jamie and Andrew; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Sager,
Calvin P. | 1954-2016
Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Calvin P. Sager, 61, of Azle, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his home.
Funeral was June 21 at Galbreath-Pickard Funeral Home in Weatherford with burial
at Boyd Cemetery.
Calvin was born Sept. 2, 1954, to Preston Sager and Jesse Sajko. Calvin was a
truck driver for 38 years and was known all over the U.S. as “The Rifleman.”
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lynn Sager; sons Lee Sager and wife,
Tanya, Heath Sager and wife, Stephanie, Donavan Sager and wife, Kelly, Wade
Sager, Chad Sager and wife, Tanya and Eric Curtis and wife, Shelly; daughter
Carra Sager; 26 grandchildren; and lots of family and cherished friends.
Samstag,
Marian Jeannette | 1921-2016
Published Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Marian Jeannette Samstag, 94, of Bridgeport, died Friday, May 6, 2016, in
Bridgeport.
A memorial service will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, at a later date.
Marian was born May 16, 1921, in Cleveland to John and Stephanie (Podojil)
Machovec. She married Elroy Samstag Aug. 29, 1941, in Cleveland.
She was a volunteer at Wise Health System in Bridgeport and Hope’s Chest, a
thrift shop benefitting Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center. Marian was a member
of the Methodist church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Robert
Machovec.
Marian is survived by her sons, David Samstag and wife, Becky, of Bridgeport,
Tom Samstag and wife, Joy, of Middlefield, Ohio, and son William Samstag of
Cleveland; daughter Carol Schempp of Springfield, Ill.; six grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; and other family members and friends.
Sanders,
Ernest ‘Hugh’ | 1931-2016
Published Saturday, May 7, 2016
Ernest “Hugh” Sanders, 85, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in
Decatur.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport with the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating.
Visitation is at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Hugh was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Pecos to Jessie and Ethel (Lawson) Sanders. He
married Mary Jo Dec. 3, 1951, in Rockwall.
Hugh owned and operated Sanders Masonry Construction. He proudly served his
country in the United States Navy.
Hugh was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brother J.P. Sanders.
He is survived by his son, Mike Sanders and wife, Ginger, of Fort Worth;
daughters Diana Tucker and husband, Bobbie, of Alvord and Sherri Sanders of
Bridgeport; and grandchildren Brandon Sanders and wife, Melissa, Nicole Castill
and husband Manny, Justin Sanders, Ryan Sanders and Halee Newton.
He is also survived by great-grandchildren Connor, Caidyn, Alyana and Braxton;
sister Eloise Vinson and husband, Johnny, of Rhome; and numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
Sanders,
Raymond Loyd | 1958-2016
Published Saturday, November 5,
2016
Raymond Loyd Sanders, 58, of Poolville, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, in
Weatherford.
No services are planned.
Raymond was born March 14, 1958, in Fort Worth to BJ and Bettye Jo Sanders. He
was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and poker player. Most of all, he loved spending
time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his father; and grandson Brennan Harrison.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 19 years, Kelly Ann Sanders of Poolville; his
mother; son Joe Sanders and wife, Kristen, of Paradise; stepsons Jeremy Freeman
and Brandon Sharp of Poolville; daughter Leann Harrison and husband, Lee, of
Dinwiddie, Va.; brother LTC Robert Sanders and wife, Lindsay, of Greer, S.C.;
sisters Sue Engel and husband, Jim, of Crowley and Cathy Wagar and husband,
Dennis, of Saginaw; grandchildren Breanna and Layton Harrison, Zechariah and
McKenzie Sanders, Aiden Sharp and Marlee and Jack Freeman; and numerous nieces,
nephews family and friends.
Sanders,
Robert Lynn | 1939-2016
Published Wednesday, August 31,
2016
Robert Lynn Sanders, 76, of Decatur, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Fort
Worth.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Trinity Fellowship Decatur with the
Rev. Frankie Garcia officiating.
Robert was a retired communications administrator.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his infant son; Michael Sanders; Donna
Sanders; and son Doug Roming.
He is survived by his wife of three years, Naomi Sanders of Decatur; son Bryan
Sanders of Amarillo; daughter Hollye Peters and husband, Jason, of Keller;
stepson Scott Dudley and wife, Nancy, of Amarillo; stepdaughter Kayla Rohr and
husband, Larry, of Houston; grandchildren Braeli, Coryn and Nicholas;
step-grandchildren Mason and Berkeley; sisters Jane Christian of Rockwall and
Mary Hilliard and husband, Steve, of Decatur; and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Texas Tech
Alumni Association.
Sanderson,
Tommy Ross, Jr. | 1964-2016
Published Saturday, April 9, 2016
Tommy Ross Sanderson Jr., 52, of Rhome, died Monday, April 4, 2016, at his home.
Tommy was born March 1, 1964, in Fort Worth to Tommy and Joan Marie (Gansky)
Sanderson.
He is survived by his parents of Rhome; son Chris Sanderson of Rhome; sister
Terri Frazier and husband, Vincent, of Fort Worth; ex-wife Samantha Hawley of
Fort Worth; and nieces Jenipher, Stormie and Aimee.
Sanford,
Travis Lee | 1976-2016
Published Wednesday, November 2,
2016
Travis Lee Sanford, 40, of Mead, Okla., died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Decatur.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Lifegate Church, 2250 Deerwood
Parkway, in Denton.
Travis was born Sept. 13, 1976, in Denton. He was an A/C installer. He attended
schools in Sanger, Decatur and Celina. He was a member of the Baptist church and
loved fishing.
Travis was preceded in death by his grandparents, H.W. and Peggy Sanford and
Bailey and Marie Phillips.
He is survived by his son, Logan Sanford of Sanger; parents Mike and Debbie
Sanford of Decatur and Baileen Coxsey of Mead, Okla.; brothers Kevin Sanford of
Krum and Toby Sanford of Bedford; sisters Christy Chapman of The Colony and
Jennifer Johnson of Rhome.
Saucier,
Bobbie J. | 1936-2016
Published Saturday, August 27,
2016
Bobbie J. Saucier, 79, of Silver Run, Miss., died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at
home.
Funeral was Aug. 25 at Silver Run Baptist Church with burial at Hester Cemetery.
Bobbie was born Dec. 17, 1936. She was a member of Big Spring Pentecostal.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her sons, Jerry Glen Dugan and Ronnie Lee Dugan;
parents Clifford and Eileen Cox; and three siblings.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Richard Saucier of Silver Run;
children Brenda Dugan Caraway and husband, Jay, of Paradise, Walter Lamar Dugan
and wife, Patricia, of Paradise and Mary Ann Biddle and husband, Roy, of
Paradise; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; sisters Ann Arney of Carmen
and Martha Bulse of Palestine; and brother Paul Cox of Cleburn.
Sauder,
Johnnie Marie Waggoner | 1928-2016
Published Wednesday, December 28,
2016
Johnnie Marie Waggoner Sauder, 88, of Wichita Falls, died Thursday, Dec. 22,
2016.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Church of the Good Shepard in Wichita
Falls. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Johnnie Marie was born June 15, 1928, in Wichita Falls to Marie Patterson and
John Luther Waggoner. She graduated from The Hockaday School in Dallas and
attended Mount Vernon College in Washington, D.C., before graduating from the
University of Texas at Austin where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta
sorority.
Johnnie married Aaron Leland (Lee) Sauder Jr. Nov. 17, 1951, in Wichita Falls.
They enjoyed 46 years of marriage before Lee passed in 1997.
Johnnie will be remembered for her remarkable ability to bring light and fun to
all in her life. Her joie de vivre was contagious. She was an avid horsewoman
and loved spending time at her family’s ranch in Decatur. She was an
accomplished bridge player and loved to travel.
Johnnie was a charter member of the Cotillion Club and the Junior Service League
of Wichita Falls. She was also a member of the Colony Club. Finally, this
obituary would not be complete without mentioning her cherished Wednesday Group.
Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her daughter,
Alane Marie Sauder-MacGuire of New York City.
She is survived by her children, John Waggoner and wife, Cheryl, of Austin and
Suzanne Sauder and fianc , Tufan Kilinc, of Dallas; grandchildren John Sauder
Jr. and wife, Sara, of Austin, Grace Sauder Storan and husband, Bart, of Dublin,
Ireland, Pierce MacGuire and wife, Alex, of Waco, Rhoads MacGuire of Georgetown,
Leland Winston and Alexander Winston of Dallas; and great-grandsons Henry Sauder
and John and Leland Storan.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, Church of the Good
Shepard or the charity of your choice.
Scherb,
Carmen Irene | 1941-2016
Published Saturday, April 30, 2016
Carmen Irene Scherb, 74, of Bridgeport, died Monday, April 25, 2016, in
Bridgeport.
Memorial service is 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Rock Church in
Bridgeport.
Carmen was born Nov. 23, 1941, in Burbank, Calif., to David and LeJune (Burk)
Frandin. She married Hollis Allen Scherb Aug. 2, 1990, in Floresville.
Carmen worked as a medical aide at Senior Care Healthcare and Rehab.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and brother Karl Frandin.
Carmen is survived by her daughter Casey Harris and husband, Aaron, of Republic,
Wash.; son Scott Scherb and wife, Rhonda, of Decatur; grandchildren Sarah,
Allen, Merle, Corby, Lucas and Logan; great-grandchildren Brooklyn and Eli;
sister Claudine Kollett of Warren, Conn.; and other family members and friends.
Schmalried,
Oneita Erin | 1922-2016
Published Wednesday, February 17,
2016
Oneita Erin Schmalried, 93, of Fort Worth, formerly of Alvord, died Saturday,
Feb. 13, 2016, in Fort Worth.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the First Baptist Church in Alvord
with the Rev. Bill Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at
Emerald Hills Cemetery in Kennedale.
Visitation is at the church one hour prior to the service. Coker-Hawkins Funeral
Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Pallbearers include Robert Hachtel, Melton Neighbors, James Sullivan, Kenneth
Buckner, Bobby Harris, Tom Grier and Aaron Terfiteller.
Oneita was born March 27, 1922, to Sam and Erin (Sills) Gillentine. She married
Edward Lowell Schmalried July 7, 1941, in Mansfield.
Oneita was a sweet-spirited person and will be missed by her family and friends.
She was a retired seamstress and a member of the First Baptist Church in Alvord.
Oneita was preceded in death by her parents; husband Edward Schmalried; her baby
girl, Sharon Gayle Schmalried; brother Sam Gillentine Jr.; stepmother Eula
Winnet Gillentine; and grandparents John Combest and Sallie Sills.
She is survived by her sisters, Hazel Branson of Fort Worth, Ruth Basham of Hico
and Polly Hagler of Little Rock, Ark.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Schooling,
Billy Ray | 1933-2016
Published Saturday, March 12, 2016
Billy Ray Schooling, 82, of Alvord, died Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Alvord.
Graveside is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Bethel Cemetery, with the Rev. Kevin
Moore officiating.
Pallbearers are Sean Schooling, Matthew Schooling, William Schooling, Jonathan
Fennell, Brandon Deweese, Shaun Thomison, Raymond Farrell, Melvin Farrell,
Herchell Schooling, G.A. Buckner, Stephen Alexander and Glenn Gage.
Billy was born Aug. 19, 1933, in Roanoke to Fred and Annie (Underhill)
Schooling. He married Margaret Ann McDonald Aug. 17, 1951, in Keller. Billy was
in the propane gas business for more than 60 years. He was owner and operator of
Schooling, LP Gas for eight years.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents; wife Margaret Schooling; son Gary
Schooling; daughter Brenda Fennell; and son Gary Edmond Schooling.
He is survived by his daughters, Marsha Roblez of Durant, Okla., Paula Talley of
Denison and Julie Schooling of Decatur; brother Lewis Paul Schooling and wife,
Patsy, of Roanoke; sister Linda Rubio and husband, Jesse, of Cleburne;
son-in-law Carl Fennell of Alvord; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Schuetz,
Karen Denise Lucaric | 1967-2016
Published Wednesday, January 13,
2016
Karen Denise Lucaric Schuetz, 48, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in
Decatur.
Memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, at the First Baptist
Church, 401 Main St., in Paradise.
Karen was born Sept. 7, 1967, in Fort Worth to Joyce Kinsey Lucaric and Kenneth
David Lucaric.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 25 years, Shannon
Schuetz.
She is survived by her children, Lacey Scott and husband, Tom, Angel and Kinsey
Schuetz and Jimmy Schuetz and wife, Lisa; sister Carmen Blankenship and husband,
Richard; grandchildren, Avery, Mikaela and Clayton; nephew Chase; and other
extended family members.
Scott,
Keith Alan | 1961-2016
Published Saturday, July 30, 2016
Keith Alan Scott, 54, of Decatur, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Decatur.
Celebration of life is 3 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Victory Family Church in
Decatur with the Revs. Brandon Henderson and Mike Wheat officiating.
Keith was born Aug. 29, 1961, in Gainesville to Gean and Yvonne (Poynor) Scott.
He married Brenda Landers April 3, 2004, in Decatur. Keith was an auto repair
service adviser with Lipscomb Auto Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Kevin Scott, of Waldron,
Ark.
Keith is survived by his wife of 12 years; sons Blake Scott and wife, Tiffany,
of Decatur and Brolin Scott of Decatur; daughters Mary Morgan and husband, Doug,
of Decatur and Erin Lafitte and husband, Derek, of Austin; grandchildren Kayla,
Krysten, Zoey, Rowyn, Leyton, Parker, Korbin, Jasper and Dean; brother Curtis
Scott of Waldron; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorials may made to the American Cancer Society, Wise County Unit, P.O. Box
428, Decatur, TX 76234.
Scott,
Truman, Jr. | 1953-2016
Published Saturday, January 9,
2016
Truman Scott Jr., 62, of Alvord, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at home.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Chancellor and Jones Family Funeral Home
in Decatur with the Rev. Bo Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Laurel
Land in Dallas.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Scott was born March 21, 1953, in Gilmer to Truman Scott Sr. and Ell Rayson
Scott. He was an oilfield operator. Mr. Scott was also an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Sharron Scott of Alvord; daughter
Jasmine R. Scott; sisters Phyllis Buford and husband, Sharnia, Carolyn Stephens
and Delfine Scott.
Scourfield,
David Leslie ‘Les’ | 1932-2016
Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016
David Leslie “Les” Scourfield, 84, of Paradise, died Saturday, June 4, 2016,
in Lewisville.
Memorial service is 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Garden Ridge Church of Christ in
Lewisville with the Rev. Andrew Deister officiating.
Les was born Aug. 30, 1932, in Carmarthen, South Wales, to Gwendaline Mary and
Samuel Scourfield. He married Margaret R. Kenaghan April 3, 1953, in Birmingham,
England.
Les left Britain in 1963 and moved to Toronto, Canada, followed by a move to
Chula Vista, Calif., in 1967. His immigration to the United States was sponsored
by an American aircraft company due to his trade as a master toolmaker. His
career eventually led him to Texas where he worked for General Dynamics –
later Lockheed Martin – for 20 years, retiring in 1997.
Les was preceded in death by his parents; and brother.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margaret Scourfield; sister Jean Neary
of Ontario; son David Scourfield and wife, Micheline, of Valley Center, Calif.;
daughter Kim Scourfield of Paradise; son Michael Scourfield and wife, Susan, of
Postoak; daughter Tracy Scourfield of Lewisville; sister Jean Neary; 11
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation of America at alzfdn.org
or 866-232-8484.
Scroggins,
Delbert Eugene | 1939-2016
Published Saturday, September 10,
2016
Delbert Eugene Scroggins, 76, of Big Spring, formerly of Boyd, died Monday,
Sept. 5, 2016.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Coahoma Cemetery.
Delbert was born Nov. 25, 1939, in Boyd. He married Phyllis Ann Anderson Aug.
20, 1961, in Coahoma.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; two brothers; and a grandson.
He is survived by his sons, Dennis Scroggins of Big Spring and Matt Scroggins of
Hollywood, Fla.; daughter Wanda Levy of San Antonio; one sister; eight
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Searight,
Patricia | 1926-2016
Published Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Patricia Searight, 89, of McKinney, died Friday, April 29, 2016, in McKinney.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin
with the Rev. Philip Rhodes of Hurst United Methodist Church officiating.
Pallbearers are Eric Rieger, Brad Rieger, Rusty Cox, Tanner Searight and Kyle
Searight.
Honorary pallbearers are Gage Rieger, Mack Rieger, Paxton Cox and Shepherd Cox.
Patricia Stephenson Searight was born Oct. 12, 1926, in Dallas to Col. and Mrs.
L.D. Stephenson. She married William F. Searight May 19, 1951, and was a
graduate of Texas Woman’s University. She taught school in Amarillo for 20
years.
Patricia was a 52-year member of Polk Street Methodist Church and a bridge
player. She also belonged to the miniature club and antique club in Amarillo.
Patricia moved to McKinney in 2010 to be closer to her children.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and parents.
Patricia is survived by her sons, Pat Searight and Gib Searight; daughter Sally
Rieger; grandchildren Eric Rieger, Brad Rieger, Whitney Cox, Kyle Searight and
Tanner Searight; and great-grandchildren Gage Rieger, Mack Rieger, Paxton Cox,
Mackey Cox, Kirby Cox, Shepherd Cox, Neely Cox and Emmett Rieger.
Seelye,
Bobby ‘Midget’ | 1937-2016
Published Wednesday, August 10,
2016
Bobby “Midget” Seelye, 78, of Chico died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in Chico.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport
with the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating. Burial will follow at Chico Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Nobie Tucker, Dan Price, Ed Cowley, Don Austin, Coit Harris, and
Gabriel Timmons. Honorary pallbearers are Snuffy Brooks and Pancho Redwine.
Bobby was born Sept. 16, 1937, in Denison to Lee Roy and Ozella (Talley) Seelye.
He married Vernice Latham April 11, 1961, in Denison. Bobby was a truck driver
for Coffman Tank Truck until his retirement. He was a member of the Chico
Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Roy Lee Seelye; daughter Christina
Gay Kilgore; and grandson Dustin Seelye.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Vernice Seelye of Chico; son Ronny
Seelye of Chico; daughter-in-law Rena Seelye of Fort Worth; daughter-in law Lisa
Marshall of Chico; grandchildren Ashley Seelye, Bobby Ray Seelye and Cody Hixon;
great-grandchild Logan Hixon; and other family members and friends.
Sessions,
Francis Paul | 1927-2016
Published Wednesday, October 5,
2016
Francis Paul Sessions, 88, of Conway, Ark., died Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.
Funeral was Oct. 3 at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home with the Revs. Gary Sessions,
Richard Sessions and Carl Woods officiating. Burial followed at Beryl Cemetery.
Paul was born Nov. 22, 1927, in Elba, Ark., to Francis Pearl and Mabel Clara
Connett Sessions. He was employed as a journeyman plumber with Russell-LeMay
Plumbing for 39 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Helen Brittain and Thelma
Prater; and grandsons Jamie and Jeremy Sessions.
He is survived by his wife, Nannie (Nancy) Bell Eatmon Sessions; sons Edwin
Sessions and wife, Anita, of Millington, Tenn., the Rev. Gary Sessions and wife,
Martha, of Bridgeport, Richard Sessions and wife, Brenda, of Snow, Ark., Russell
Sessions and wife, Cindy, of Spring Hill, Ark.; daughter Lisa Woods and husband,
Carl, of Vilonia, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter and two on the way; and sister Ruth Holsted Of Leslie,
Ark.
Setliff,
Alisa Lynette | 1965-2016
Published Saturday, September 17,
2016
Alisa Lynette Setliff, 51, of Roscoe, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Sweetwater First United Methodist Church,
301 Cypress Street, in Roscoe with the Rev. Jimmy Bennett officiating. Burial
will follow at Roscoe Cemetery.
Visitation is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Cate-Spencer and Trent Funeral Home,
403 Locust St., in Sweetwater.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Setliff, Auston Davis, Andrew Davis, Jared Davis,
Cameron Setliff and Chase Setliff.
Honorary pallbearer will be Jayden Davis.
Alisa was born Aug. 29, 1965, in Loraine to Springer Gordon and Irene (Brooks)
Smith. She married Shannon Setliff June 12, l999, in Sweetwater. She worked as
an LVN for Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, Hoyt House, Home Health Care and
was a school nurse for SISD.
She also helped with the family cleaning business. Alisa was a Christian woman
who loved the Lord and was so considerate of others. She never met a stranger.
Her family was the joy of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,
daughter and sister.
She was preceded in death by her father, Springer Gordon Smith.
Alisa is survived by her husband; her mother, Irene McDonald and husband, Randy,
of Alvord; children Jared Davis and Nicole of Roscoe, Auston Davis of
Sweetwater, Andrew Davis of San Angelo and Cameron Setliff and Chase Setliff,
both of Roscoe; grandsons Jayden Seth Davis and Jeremiah Cole Davis; sister Jana
Haby of Garland; stepsister Crystal McDonald of Wichita Falls; nephews Eddie
Haby and John Ryan Gauna; father-in-law and mother-in-law Gary and Janet Setliff
of Sweetwater.
Sewell,
Gladys Thelma | 1934-2016
Published Saturday, June 4, 2016
Gladys Thelma Sewell, 81, of Boyd, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in Boyd.
Funeral was June 3 at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with the Rev.
Phillip Weitner officiating. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Gladys was born Oct. 8, 1934, in Wolfe City to Jeron and Myrtle (O’Neal)
Forbes. She married Delton Sewell Oct. 4, 1952, in Fort Worth. They moved to
Fort Worth in 1952 where Gladys attended nursing school at All Saints Hospital,
graduating in 1972. Gladys worked for 18 years at Richland Medical Center as a
nurse and instructor. She taught child birth classes at Richland Medical Center.
Gladys and her husband volunteered at Haslet Fire and Rescue and the Ladies
Auxiliary. She enjoyed numerous hobbies, including square dancing, camping,
gardening, fishing, sewing and raising three boys. Gladys was a loving mother,
wife and angel to husband, Delton of 65 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Maritta Etnridge; and brothers
Joe Frank Forbes and JW Forbes.
Gladys is survived by her husband; sons Delton Sewell Jr. and wife, Patti, of
Boyd, Steve Sewell of Boyd and Phillip Sewell and wife, Shelly, of Springtown;
grandchildren Cody Sewell, Liberti Sewell and Jordan Brinkman; sister Laurah
Cummings of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorials may be made to Solaris Hospice.
Sharp,
Evelyn Jo | 1930-2016
Published Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Evelyn Jo Sharp, 86, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Decatur.
Graveside service is 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at Moore Memorial Gardens in
Arlington.
There is no visitation.
Evelyn was born March 19, 1930, in Arlington to Ober and Alma (Stanley) Sharp.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister Dorothy Perkins.
Evelyn is survived by her niece, Sandra Wilson and husband, Tom, of Spring;
nephew Don Perkins of Decatur; and cousin Shirley Wood and husband, James, of
Decatur.
Shelton,
Magdalen Upmore | 1922-2016
Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Magdalen Upmore Shelton, 93, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in Decatur.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14, at Oaklawn
Cemetery in Decatur.
Madge was born on Nov. 26, 1922, in the farming community of Tours near Waco to
Thomas and Lena Upmore. Her grandparents had come from Germany in the 1880s. As
a young lady, she worked as a seamstress during World War II. She followed her
love for clothes and fashion the rest of her life. She married Robert Godfrey
Shelton Nov. 16, 1942, in Waco. They lived in Waco, Kansas City, Mo. and Fort
Worth. She lived in Fort Worth from 1951-2005 and was a member at Wesley
Methodist Church. After raising her children, she worked for over 30 years in
retail as a clothes seamstress and loved her job and customers.
She moved to Governor’s Ridge Assisted Living in Decatur in 2005.
She was preceded in death by her husband; brother Tommy Upmore; sisters Betty
Yoli and Delores Bair; son Tommy Shelton; and daughter Sharon Watkins.
She is survived by her sister Evelyn Varner of Austin; son Gary Shelton and
wife, Margie, of Decatur; grandchildren Jeremy Shelton and wife, Hayley, of
Decatur, Suzanne Shelton of Denton, and James Watkins and wife, Amber, of
Camden, Ark.; great-grandchildren Blakely Shelton of Decatur and Kacie and
Danica Watkins of Camden, Ark.
Shepherd,
Malcolm R. | 1937-2016
Published Saturday, January 23,
2016
Malcolm R. Shepherd, 78, of Paradise, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Decatur.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Malcolm was born May 3, 1937, in Washington, D.C., to Malcolm Sr. and Juanita (Sprouse)
Shepherd. He married Glenda Kay Hernupont March 20, 1958, in Weatherford.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 54 years, Glenda Shepherd;
and his son, Malcolm Shepherd III.
He is survived by his grandsons, Malcolm Shepherd IV and wife, Cherish, of
Decatur and Eathen Shepherd of Fort Worth; brother Phillip Shepherd and wife,
Sylvia, of Elliston, Va.; sister Sandra Snyder and husband, Roy, of South Fork,
Colo.; and other family members and friends.
Sherman,
Charles D. ‘Deedle’ | 1941-2016
Published Wednesday, December 14,
2016
Charles D. “Deedle” Sherman, 75, of Childress, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016,
in Wichita Falls.
Funeral was Dec. 12 in the Joe E. Jones Memorial Chapel at Childress Cemetery
with the Rev. Dennis Shoemaker officiating. Burial followed under the direction
of Johnson Funeral Home.
Charles was born March 20, 1941, in Decatur to Floyd and Diola Sherman. He
worked 41 years for the railroad as a heavy equipment operator.
Charles was a fun-loving man who loved to joke and kid but who was serious about
three things: NASCAR, going to the casino and his Kubota. He loved outdoor life
and watching wildlife.
Some of his most joyous times the last several years were living the country
life with his wife, Barbara, and enjoying nature from their porch. He even had a
pet roadrunner, which would often join them in conversation there.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Mearl, Earl, Bud and Ed
Sherman; and son Kenny Sherman.
Charles is survived by his wife; sons Trent Sherman, Tracy Sherman, Tim Sherman,
Deke Sherman and Bobby Reynolds; daughters Debbie Reynolds and Tammy Reynolds
Hawkins; sister Beafey Lewis; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to CRMC Hospice, P.O. Box 1030, Childress, TX
79201 or to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Rd., Wichita Falls, TX 76310.
Silver,
Virginia T. | 1923-2016
Published Wednesday, September 7,
2016
Virginia T. Silver, 92, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in Graham.
Graveside service is 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at DFW National Cemetery in
Dallas with the Rev. Sam Caldwell officiating.
Visitation is 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Virginia was born Nov. 28, 1923, in Aurora, Colo., to Roy and Ester (Larson)
Ferguson. She married Donald E. Silver in 1949 in Colorado. Virginia was a
children’s Sunday school teacher and a member of the United Methodist Church.
She was also a member of the historical society and the Bridgeport Museum. She
was a retired bookkeeper.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Saylor and husband, Tommy, of Graham;
daughter Elaine Sublett of San Angelo; grandson Michael Saylor of Longmont,
Colo.; nephew Dale Aagesen of Uma, Colo.; and other family members and friends.
Sims,
Tommy Lee | 1941-2016
Published Saturday, December 31,
2016
Tommy Lee Sims, 75, of Paradise, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at Cottondale Cemetery with the
Rev. Christy Drechsel officiating.
Visitation is 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Pallbearers are Robert Johnson, Chad Johnson, Chase Johnson, Chance Johnson,
Mike Richey and Rickey Read.
Tommy was born Dec. 11, 1941, in Waurika, Okla., to Mable Phillips. He married
Donna Margaret Admire April 22, 1961, in Weatherford. Tommy owned Foodway.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norine and Royce Holt; sister Loyce
Lowery; and son Tommy Glen Sims.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years; daughter Dona Johnson and husband,
Robert, of Paradise; son Cory Sims of Paradise; grandchildren Chad Johnson,
Chase Johnson and wife, Ashley, and Chance Johnson; great-grandchildren Will
Johnson and Brooks Carter Johnson; sisters Kay Roberts of Bridgeport and Reba
Bradley and husband, Wayne, of Bridgeport; brother Bob Holt and wife, Sharon, of
Bridgeport; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Skinner,
Lloyd Charles | 1938-2016
Published Saturday, April 2, 2016
Lloyd Charles Skinner, 78, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in
Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday, April 4, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport
with the Rev. Allen Bates officiating. Burial will follow at Thomas Cemetery.
Visitation is 1 p.m. immediately before the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Roy Reus, Zach Trafford, Connor McHugh, Steve Skinner, Steven
Kay and Tommy Kay.
Lloyd was born March 30, 1938, in Spanish Fort to Gwendolyn (York) and Willis
Charles Skinner. He married Leatha E. Warren Jan. 12, 1976, in Castle Rock,
Colo. He was the owner of Skinner Vacuum Truck Service in Bridgeport.
Lloyd attended Victory Family Church in Decatur. He enjoyed working, gardening,
woodworking projects and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; and three sisters.
Lloyd is survived by his wife of 40 years; sons Lloyd C. Skinner Jr. and wife,
Marlene, of Farmington, N.M., Kevin Warren of Tulsa, Okla., and Kenneth Warren
and wife, Debbie, of Grand Island, Neb.; daughters Nadine Mullin and husband,
Mike, of Centennial, Colo., Terry Tackett and husband, Cliff, of Bowie, Sherry
Reus and husband, Roy, of Azle, Lesa Kaker of Bridgeport and Roxie Lund of
Cortez, Colo.; brothers Herman Skinner and wife, Linda, of Fort Worth and Donald
Skinner and wife, Evelyn, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; sisters Mary McQuirt and
Hattie Menchant; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Slimp,
Billy Ross | 1947-2016
Published Saturday, December 3,
2016
Billy Ross Slimp, 69, of Arlington, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Denton.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Cottondale Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.
Billy was born Oct. 26, 1947, in Boyd to Taft and Cassie (Brown) Slimp. He
retired from Lone Star Gas Co. and H&R Block. He loved to play bingo at
WinStar and preparing taxes (not for the challenge, but for the people he could
help). He loved his friends and family passionately.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and two
brothers-in-law.
He is survived by his son, Donnie Slimp; wife Stacy; grandson Noah Slimp;
sisters Louella Boyd of Coleman and Cathy Chaney of Athens; and many nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Smith,
Craig Hall | 1942-2016
Published Saturday, April 2, 2016
Craig Hall Smith, 74, of Runaway Bay, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in
Bridgeport.
No services are planned at this time.
Craig was born Jan. 26, 1942, in Los Angeles to Alberta Valentine (Haberfelde)
and Cloyd Daniel Smith. He was a Civil War historian and avid WWE sports fan
with a wonderful sense of humor, who especially enjoyed spending time with his
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and great-aunt Clarisse Haberfelde
Main.
Craig is survived by his daughters, Dawn L. Brunson of Kernville, Calif., and
Debra L. White of Runaway Bay; brother David Smith of Los Angeles; sister Cindy
Word of Sequim, Wash.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Smith,
Craig Jace | 1961-2016
Published Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home
in Boyd.
Craig was born Aug. 30, 1961, in Fort Worth to Harley and Jean (Currie) Smith.
He married Tina Marie Meng Sept. 29, 1990, in Fort Worth. Craig worked for
Regent Chemical and Research in Cleburne. He was a member of Turning Point
Church and a professional driver.
Craig was a loving husband, father and papa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He’s survived by his wife; sons Jeremy Jace Smith of Saginaw, Colton Tyler
Smith and wife, Jasmin, of Saginaw and Justin Tanner Smith and Katelyn of
Stephenville; daughter Jamie Jannay Smith of Saginaw; granddaughters Kyndel,
Makenzie and Raelynn; brothers David Smith of Rhome and Randy Smith of Fort
Worth; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family members and
friends.
Smith,
Deborah Renee | 1968-2016
Published Saturday, November 19,
2016
Deborah Renee Smith, 48, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at Possum
Kingdom Lake.
Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Deborah was born April 23, 1968, in El Paso to Dale and Dorothy (Chandler) Kyle.
She is survived by her sons, Nathanial Robert Smith, Nicholas Dale Smith and
Noah Allen Smith, all of Bridgeport; daughter Natalie Renee Smith of Bridgeport;
grandson Brody Smith of Madill, Okla.; her mother of Millington, Tenn.; sister
Deon Kyle of Millington; and other family members and friends.
Smith,
George Thomas | 1938-2016
Published Saturday, May 7, 2016
George Thomas Smith, 77, of Boyd, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Boyd.
No services are scheduled at this time.
George was born June 1, 1938, in Boyd to William and Georgia (Smith) Smith. He
married Rose Anne Matthews Jan. 1, 1995, in Fort Worth.
George was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Alice Simpson, Bernice
Lisby and Opal Goldman; and a son.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Rose Anne Smith of Boyd; sons Joe Hamil
of Honolulu, Hawaii, Tommy Smith of Bowie and Shane Smith of Keller; daughter
Cindy Hamil of Fort Worth; sister Sharon Chapman of Boyd; and numerous nieces,
nephews and friends.
Smith,
Ollie Lucille | 1930-2016
Published Wednesday, October 19,
2016
Ollie Lucille (Lucy) Smith, 86, of Decatur, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, in
Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Bible Baptist Church in Bridgeport with
the Rev. Dale Webster officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Pallbearers are Asa Johnson Jr., Mickey Scarborough, Trevor Brazile, James Wood,
Jodi Tebaugh and Nestor Kadjo.
Honorary pallbearer is Roland Davies.
Lucy was born March 5, 1930, in Decatur to Herman and Ella (Myers) West. She
married William Homer Smith Sr. Oct. 25, 1953, in Gainesville. Lucy was a member
of the Bible Baptist Church in Bridgeport.
She was a hard worker all her life. Lucy was a dairy woman, worked at Dickies in
Fort Worth and L.M. Pate’s Angus Bar-B-Que in Bridgeport for years. She was a
waitress at Eagle Caf in Decatur, Peachtree in Bridgeport and made hamburgers,
for which she was famous, at the sale barn in Decatur for more than 20 years.
She loved everyone of all ages, and they loved her.
Lucy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son Homer Smith Jr.;
daughter Patsy Doll Smith; three brothers; and one sister.
She is survived by sisters Darlene West Luther and husband, Charles, of Chico
and Janice Roberts Phillips and husband, Jackie, of Bridgeport; granddaughter
Patsye Smith Kadjo and husband, Nestor, of Arlington; other grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Darenda Smith Kirby of Cedar Hill;
stepdaughters Judy Crider and husband, Freddy, of Liberty, Sandra Morrow and
husband, Billy, and Glenda Pigg; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Smith,
Sammy Joe | 1985-2016
Published Saturday, July 30, 2016
Sammy Joe Smith, 31, of Runaway Bay, died Monday, July 25, 2016.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport
with the Rev. Randy James officiating. Burial will follow at Chico Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, at Hawkins Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Juan Cardenas, Rick Conally, Amon Cox, Jason Cox, Alan
Creighton, Korey Keel, Colby Loper, Jason Manning, Jake Mclean, Derrick Mowery,
Allen O’Kief and Ben Richey.
Sammy was born April 30, 1985, in Houston. He was a maintenance man at his
family’s business, Chico Limestone Inc.
Sammy loved being outdoors and enjoyed golfing, fishing and grilling outside. He
excelled as an athlete, playing football, basketball, baseball and running track
in high school. He also played baseball and football at Hardin Simmons
University in Abilene.
As much as Sammy loved to participate in sports, he found his true passion
coaching his children’s teams. He coached Taegan’s T-ball team and Talon’s
baseball and basketball teams. He often umpired baseball games for other teams
and volunteered many hours maintaining the little league field at Jewel Park in
Chico. He was planning to return to college to pursue a career in coaching. He
and his brother, Steven, had planned to coach Chico pee wee football this fall.
To honor Sammy’s kind and giving nature, his family chose organ donation to
help others. Because of his precious gift, three lives were saved, including a
13-year-old.
Sammy was preceded in death by his father, Sammy Smith; grandparents Elmer Cox,
Helen Smith, Bob Manning, Billy Manning, Valton Thomas and “Drifter.”
He is survived by his children, Talon Fredrick Smith, 7, and Taegan Faith Smith,
5; their mother, Ashley Davidson; his parents, Gina Richards and husband, Chris,
of Idaho, Tammy Smith of Houston and Van and Sheila Cox of Chico; brothers
Steven Cox and wife, Breann, of Chico and Perry Beard of Chico; sister-in-law
Christie Beard of Chico; sisters Andi Jones and husband, Nick, of Decatur,
Chasity Richardson and husband, Ryan, of Shepard, Krystina Holden and husband,
Kole, of Kingwood and Lexi Smith of Houston; grandparents Lot and Nora Hood of
Chico, June Cox of Bowie and Joann Thomas of Houston.
Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends that stretch from Chico to Houston, including his two best friends and
roommates, Jeremy and Jessica Tiller.
Smith,
Steven Arnold | 1954-2016
Published Saturday, December 24,
2016
Steven Arnold Smith, 62, of North Richland Hills died Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, in
Arlington.
Memorial service was Dec. 23 at Aurora Baptist Church.
Steven was born Oct. 22, 1954, in Bridgeport to Wayne and Myrle Smith. He was
the youngest of three children: Caroline, who passed shortly after birth, and
brother Michael Smith.
The family lived in Lindale and Rhome where they helped to grow the churches
there by teaching and playing music. He would often share fun memories of
growing up in Boyd and starting work at a young age after the early passing of
his father.
Steven played football at Cisco Junior College and East Texas State University
where he helped to win a national championship title in 1972.
In July of 1977, Steven married Sherri Kay Hock in Clyde. They moved to Fort
Worth and had three children.
Steven lived in North Richland Hills in the home he built his family. He was a
sports enthusiast playing basketball, football and golf.
He was a skilled musician and played guitar, mandolin, the piano and organ. He
was also a vocalist. Steven performed songs from memory into his late days,
reciting hymns long after other parts of his memory were gone.
Steven was a successful business owner, designing and building commercial
buildings all over DFW. He donated regularly and volunteered endlessly at the
schools and activities of his children. Most importantly of all, he was a
steadfast warrior, unshaken in his faith. He helped to lead all three of his
children to know the Lord. Steven was a member of Gateway Church in Southlake.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Caroline; and brother Michael.
He is survived by his oldest daughter, Stephanie and her husband, Paul Cook, of
Grapevine and their children, Seth and Carise; son Stetson Smith and his wife,
Jeehye, of Seoul, South Korea; his baby girl, Seleste Smith of Richardson; and
his niece Amy Schneider of Fort Worth.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org/nca/in_my_community_58187.asp,
or the Brain Injury Research Institute, protectthebrain.org/Donations.aspx.
Smith,
William E. ‘Bill’ | 1920-2016
Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016
William E. (Bill) Smith, 95, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Decatur.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the First United Methodist Church of
Bowie. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the White Family Funeral Home in
Bowie.
Bill was born Aug. 1, 1920, in Dallas, S.D., to Willard B. and Ester Ann
(Bowman) Smith. He was raised in California and graduated in 1938 from Grant
High School in Sacramento. Bill served in the Army Air Corps during World War II
in the Pacific. After being discharged, he returned to Sacramento where he met
and married his wife, Cozette, in 1949.
In 1951, he returned to active duty in the Air Force until his retirement in
1968. He retired from Northup Aviation in 1982. Bill and Cozette moved to Bowie
in 1978. He was an active member of the Bowie First United Methodist Church,
American Legion Speak-Meyer Post 252 and the Bowie Lions Club.
He was preceded in death by his father; mother; and wife.
Bill is survived by his dear friend, Phyllis Tauber; daughters Sharon Matthiesen
and husband, Dennis, of Arlington, Susan Johnson and husband, Patrick, of
Houston and Janice Bobo and husband, Michael, of San Antonio; grandchildren
Jeffrey Clark and wife, Candace, of Spokane, Wash., Katharine Allen and husband,
Sterling, of Houston and Jennifer Kite of San Antonio; and great-grandchildren
Jakob Bobo, Fallon Trojanowski, Gatlynn Kite and Banks Allen.
Memorial donations may be made to the Air Force Enlisted Village, afev.us, First
United Methodist Church of Bowie or the charity of your choice.
Smith,
Zelda Mae | 1922-2016
Published Wednesday, September 21,
2016
Zelda Mae Smith, 93, of Decatur, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, in Decatur
Funeral is 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Private
burial is at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation is one hour prior to the service.
Zelda was born Nov. 17, 1922, to Arthur Lee and Izetta (Rucker) Toten in
Medicine Mound. She married J.A. Smith May 9, 1939, in Decatur. They were
married for 58 years until his passing in 1997.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons; a daughter;
four brothers; and two sisters.
Zelda is survived by her daughter, Theda Smith and husband, Gary, of Decatur;
granddaughters Lisa Moore and Ronnie, of Sweeny and Linda Smith and Denver of
West Plains, Mo.; great-grandchildren Aubrey, Kasie, Keri and Kara;
great-great-grandchildren Kasen, Ansley, Ryan, Easton and Adalynne; and numerous
nieces, nephews and friends.
Smock,
Betty Jean | 1928-2016
Published Wednesday, February 17,
2016
Betty Jean Smock, 87, of Bridgeport died Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, in Decatur.
Memorial service is 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Betty was born Dec. 25, 1928, in Madison, Ill., to Eugene and Bernadine (Horrell)
Gobble. She worked for Excel Meat Packing until retiring.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her children, Billie Gene Smock,
Robert Smock and Patricia Postal; brother Kingsley Gobble; and sister Juanita
Seacrest.
She is survived by sons, Wayne Smock of Prescott, Ariz., Ronald Lee Smock of El
Paso, Donald Smock of Odessa and Dennis J. Smock of Bridgeport; daughters Pamela
Jean Nichel of Nebraska and Tamarah Salcido of Ft. Morgan, Colo.; 16
grandchildren; brother Jay Gobble of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; and numerous
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Spain,
Clyde Edward ‘Ed’ | 1946-2016
Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Clyde Edward (Ed) Spain, 70, of Decatur, died Friday, June 17, 2016, in Fort
Worth.
Funeral was June 21 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Decatur.
Ed was born March 1, 1946, to Clyde and Mavis Hammon Spain.
He was a member of Rock Island Family Church in Boyd and a previous dairy farmer
who then enjoyed farming after the dairy business.
In recent years, he became a licensed process server getting to work with
daughter, Mary Lois, and many other local attorneys. Ed was also a football
official and member of Fort Worth Football Officials Association for 22 years.
He served as a crew chief and referee and loved every part of this job.
Ed’s favorite hobbies included riding horses, playing with grandkids and
spending time with his wife of 48 years. His favorite celebration was the annual
Fourth of July bash at the Spain Farm where family and his church attended. As a
godly, loving, father and husband, he prayed daily for his family and loved each
one dearly.
Ed was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde and Christine Spain and Dan
and Avis Hammon.
He is survived by his parents; wife Vicki Lasater Spain; sons Russell Spain and
Stephen Spain and wife, Kelly; daughters Shanda Dame and husband, Craig, Mary
Lois Sipes and husband, Joe, and Jessica Jackson and husband, Blake.
He is also survived by grandchildren Jordan Spain, Parker Dame, Preston Dame,
Luke Sipes and Gabriel Spain; great-grandchild Jonathan Hendrix; brothers Glen
Spain and wife, Phylis, and Curtis Spain and wife, Sharolyn; and numerous
cousins, other family members and friends.
Spiel,
Steve | 1933-2016
Published Wednesday, September 14,
2016
Steve Spiel, 83, of Decatur, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Decatur.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Decatur Community Church with
the Revs. John Redfern and Chris Wann officiating.
Steve was born Feb. 1, 1933, in West Allis, Wis., to John and Fanny (Felica)
Spiel. He married Joan Guell June 13, 1959, in Fond du Lac, Wis. Steve was a
member of the Decatur Community Church. He served his country in the United
States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Steve is survived by his wife of 57 years; daughter Mary Jo Konz and husband,
Dan Sr., of Decatur; son Steven Spiel and wife, Kimberly, of Milwaukee, Wis.;
grandchildren Dan Michael Konz of Decatur, Danae Read and husband, Dickie, of
Bridgeport, Tammie Samborski and husband, Martin, of Muskego, Wis., Nicole Weins
and husband, Jay, of North Carolina; great-grandchildren Katelyn, Avery, Mia and
Dillon; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Spivey,
Daniel Ray | 1982-2016
Published Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Daniel Ray Spivey, 33, of Rhome, died Friday, June 10, 2016, in Rhome.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in
Boyd with the Rev. Keith Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Aurora
Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Bobby Spivey, Solon VanKirk, Manuel Segura, T.J. Russell, Robby
Savage and Chris Collins.
Daniel was born Oct. 3, 1982, in Ada, Okla., to Mickel and Anita (Stiles)
Spivey. He worked at Peterbilt as a forklift driver and served his country in
the U.S. Marines.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Daniel is survived by his son, Daiki Spivey of Japan; daughter Grace Mathews of
Haltom City; brother Bobby Spivey and wife, Lavonda, of Hot Springs Village,
Ark.; sisters Heather Segura and husband, Manuel, of Newark, Starla VanKirk and
Solon of Weatherford, Amber Spivey and wife, Tiffany, of Clyde and Crystal
McGuire of Newark; and numerous nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles.
Spruill,
Hershell Dean | 1949-2016
Published Saturday, March 19, 2016
Hershell Dean Spruill, 67, of Haslet, died Friday, March 11, 2016, in Decatur.
A memorial was held Friday, March 18, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Hershell was born on Jan. 4, 1949, to Hershell and Marion (Staley) Spruill in
Lindsay, Okla. He married Linda Sue Butts Dec. 29, 1973, in Dallas.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Sue Butts Spruill of Rhome; sons
Jason Michael Spruill and wife, Tinny, of Haslet and Cooper Spruill of Haslet;
grandson Jes Spruill of Haslet; mother Marion Irene Spruill of Euless; sister
Betty Dalton of Euless; niece Jenifer Crownover and husband, Brian, of Fort
Worth; and other family members and friends.
Spruill,
Linda Sue | 1947-2016
Published Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Linda Sue Spruill, 69, of Rhome, died Monday, May 30, 2016, in Grapevine.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Linda was born May 23, 1947, in Brownwood to Homer and Cecilia (Hopper) Butts.
She married Dean Spruill Dec. 29, 1973, in Dallas.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and stepmother Peggy
Butts.
She is survived by her sons, Jason Spruill and wife, Tinny, of Haslet and Cooper
Spruill of Haslet; grandson Jes Spruill of Haslet; sisters Joyce McMaster and
husband, Robert, of Marietta, Ga., and Lesia Starnes and husband, Rick, of
Forney; her dearest friend, Shelly Martin of Fort Worth; and other family
members and friends.
Stapp,
Brenda Kay | 1957-2016
Published Saturday, May 21, 2016
Brenda Kay Stapp, 58, of Chico, died Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Graham.
A private memorial service was May 19 at the Crafton Baptist Church with the
Rev. Tom Merritt officiating.
Brenda was born Aug. 17, 1957, in Kokomo, Ind., to Charles Dunn and Lucille
(Butcher) Smiling. She married Bobby Stapp Sr. June 16, 1972, in Tampa, Fla. The
couple was married for 38 years before his passing.
She was preceded in death by her husband; father; grandsons Michael Christian
Stapp and Aden Lane Stapp.
Brenda is survived by sons Bobby Stapp Jr. and wife, Penny, of Throckmorton,
Tank Stapp and wife, Christy, of Chico and Rubin Stapp of Runaway Bay; daughter
Charla DeLa Garza and husband, Michael, of Lutz, Fla.; mother Lucille Butcher
Smiling of Tampa; sisters Susan Dunn, Charlene Ward, Jackie Brown and Tina
Rodriguez, all of Tampa; grandchildren Kaylea Harris and husband, Ethan, Joshua
Stapp, Taylor Stapp, Kourtnee Stapp, Brittany Soriano, Kristopher DeLa Garza,
Allek Stapp, Andrew Stapp, Amaily Stapp, Zackary Stapp, Bryar Stapp, Randi Stapp
and Hagen Stapp.
Stephens,
Helen Elizabeth Christine Caldwell | 1920-2016
Published Saturday, February 6,
2016
Helen Elizabeth Christine Caldwell Stephens, 95, of Boyd, died Thursday, Feb. 4,
2016.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Frankston City Cemetery in
Frankston with Keith Camp officiating.
Christine was born April 22, 1920, in Copeville. She will be remembered for her
love of God, her dedication and devotion to her family and an impish grin that
let us all know she was ready for mischief. Christine lived history, always
ready with a story from her life as she bore witness to the Dust Bowl, the Great
Depression and her travels as a war-time bride during World War II.
She was an administrative supervisor of admissions at Parkland Hospital, in
Dallas and was working there the day President Kennedy was assassinated. Her
vision and insight, on the world both past and present, will be held close to
our hearts and deeply missed.
Christine was preceded in death by her mother and father, Maybelle Denton and
John Bryant Caldwell; brothers JT Caldwell, George Caldwell, Bill Caldwell and
Dick Caldwell; son Eldridge Grant “Dunner” Fincher Jr.; and by Danny
Harrison, husband of surviving granddaughter Amy Harrison and father to
great-granddaughter Helen Elizabeth “Betsy” Harrison of Galveston.
Christine is survived by her daughter, Cindy Jennings of Boyd; grandson Trey and
wife, Sandy Gannon, with their children Cayla Brooke, Abigail Rose, Rebekah
Laurel and Rachel Dawn of Bluff Dale; granddaughter Jessica with husband, Andrew
Stephens, of Haslet; granddaughters Gay Brand Pollard and Mollie Brand Hatten;
her friend and caretaker Donna Bombonati of Boyd; brother Jack Caldwell; sister
Dorothy Tate; and many more grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Stephenson-Peterson,
Glennell Annette ‘Sissy’ | 1971-2016
Published Wednesday, April 13,
2016
Glennell Annette “Sissy” Stephenson-Peterson, 44, of Newark, died Saturday,
Feb. 27, 2016, in Fort Worth. Cremation services were held March 29.
Glennell was born May 6, 1971, in Stephenville to Walter A. Stephenson Sr. of
Springtown and Glenda Jo Voss of Burnett.
Glennell was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, wife, aunt and
sister-in-law. She was always determined to do things her way. Family meant
everything to her, and she loved her Lord.
Glennell worked for Durham Transportation and was a job coach for Eagle
Mountain-Saginaw ISD where she worked with special needs children for years.
She was preceded in death by her mother; maternal grandfather, Charlie Moore of
Chico; maternal grandmother, Joann Johnson of Coolidge; paternal grandmother,
Christine Joy Wright of Newark; and paternal grandfather, Arville Eugene
Stephenson of Van Buren, Ark.
Glennell is survived by her father and stepmother, Walter and Keitha Stephenson;
husband William Peterson; daughter Megan Bradshaw and husband, Devon;
grandchildren Axel and Lilian; siblings Walter “Pewee” A. Stephenson Jr. and
wife, Nancy, of Fort Worth and Christina Jo Horn and husband, Rob, of Azle; and
many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Stinson,
Frances ‘Lucille’ | 1926-2016
Published Wednesday, August 17,
2016
Frances “Lucille” Stinson, 90, of Sadler died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in
Plano.
Funeral was Aug. 16 at West Sherman Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Wood
officiating. Burial followed at Sadler Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Christofer Hughes, Ashton Tribble, Breton Tribble, Brandon
Rhine, Colby Jackson and Kevin Garbacik.
Lucille was born Jan. 27, 1926, in Gunter to David Edward and Annie Lucille
(Griffin) Doggett. She married Billy Jack Stinson May 13, 1974, in Sherman.
Lucille retired from M&P Bank in Sherman after many years of service. She
was a member of West Sherman Baptist Church and was a fantastic cook and loved
to garden. Lucille was a loving wife, mom and grandma.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
She is survived by her son, Ralph Edward Tribble of Decatur; grandchildren Brian
Edward Tribble and wife, Christi, of Decatur and Kimberly Elaine Hughes of
Decatur; great-grandchildren Christofer K. Hughes, Lauren Paige Rhine and
husband, Brandon, Brian Ashton Tribble and Breton Lane Tribble; and
great-great-grandchildren Carter and Ember Rhine and Gavin Tribble.
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Stockton,
John Wayne | 1947-2016
Published Saturday, February 6,
2016
John Wayne Stockton, 69, of Decatur, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, in Dallas.
Graveside service was Feb. 4 at Alvord Cemetery.
Mr. Stockton was born Jan. 24, 1947, in Alvord to J.C. and Clarice (Huggins)
Stockton. He was a mechanic, specializing in diesel repair.
Mr. Stockton was preceded in death by his daughter, Brandi Kay Stockton.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Stockton; sons John Michael Stockton and
Jackie Wade Stockton; daughter Misty Dawn Stockton; brother Michael Stockton;
and granddaughter Kaidence Walker.
Stokes,
Earl | 1939-2016
Published Saturday, September 10,
2016
Earl Stokes, 76, of Rhome, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in Decatur.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at West Bridgeport Cemetery.
Earl was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Bridgeport to Morris and Augie (Gober) Stokes.
He owned and operated Stokes Construction until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Jr. Stokes and Mickey
Stokes.
He is survived by his son, Todd Stokes of Krum; daughter Lori Rajala and
husband, Dr. Bruce Rajala, of McKinney; grandchildren Logan Gallamore, Carter
Stokes, Kennedy Stokes, Paris Rajala, John Rajala and Christopher Rajala;
sisters Doris Green and Judy Carlton; brother Mike Stokes; and other family
members and friends.
Stovall,
Renee Norwood | 1962-2016
Published Saturday, August 13,
2016
Renee “Nae Nae” Norwood Stovall, 54, of Weatherford, died Saturday, Aug. 6,
2016 in Fort Worth.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Renee was born on Jan. 12, 1962, to William and Joyce (Leatherman) Norwood in
San Angelo. She married Raymond Stovall on Feb. 16, 2009, in Weatherford. Renee
was a member of North Main Church of God in Weatherford. She was a member of
Sons of God Prison Ministry.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Christopher Neil Kelly.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Stovall of Weatherford; son, Matthew Kelly
and wife Amanda of Granbury; stepson W.T. Kelly III of Weatherford;
daughter-in-law Shawn Bostick of Weatherford; sister Wendy Sosa and husband
Warren of Chico; granddaughter Rilyn Kelly; grandson Brantley Kelly;
mother-in-law Dana Stovall and father-in-law Williard Stovall; sisters-in-law,
Theresa Stovall and Lori Stovall; brother-in-law Curt Stovall; nieces Emily
Thurman and husband Zack, Sierra Champ and husband Ryan; great niece Makenna
Rhodes; lifelong friend Tammy Huddleston and other family members and a host of
friends.
Stroud,
Dennis Lee | 1953-2016
Published Wednesday, September 28,
2016
Dennis Lee Stroud, 63, of Sanger, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Fort Worth.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the First Christian Church in Denton.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at South Park Cemetery in
Pearland.
Dennis was born Feb. 5, 1953, in Ganado to Arthur and JoAnn Stroud. He married
Nancy Croix June 29, 2002, in Manvel.
Dennis graduated from Alvin High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s and
master’s at East Texas State University. He was the girls’ basketball and
tennis coach at Slidell High School. Dennis also taught and coached at Trenton
ISD, Boles ISD, Cumby ISD and Lone Oak ISD.
Dennis was preceded in death by his sister, Jody Armstrong; and his brother,
Jason Stroud.
He is survived by his wife; sister Barbara Kreuzer Cook; daughters Leigh Ann
Hoffman and husband, Jay, of Lone Oak and Stacie Stroud of Anson; sons Chad
Stroud and wife, Jane, of Lone Oak; Kevin Stroud and wife, Kim, of Rockport; and
grandchildren Jimeray, Bryce, Nicholas, Samuel, Kayla, Kade and Ryder.
Swinney, H.D. | 1942-2016
Published Wednesday, February 24, 2016
H.D. Swinney, 74, of DeRidder, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in his residence with
his family by his side.
Funeral is 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, at Temple Baptist Church in DeRidder with
the Rev. Frank Ott Jr. officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Fort
Polk Honor Guard.
Burial will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks
Funeral Home in Oakdale.
Visitation is at Temple Baptist Church 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. until
service time Thursday.
Pallbearers are James Nash, Robert Giles Jr., Blake Rodriguez, Brittany
VanWinkle, Cody Brown and Chris Gibbs.
Honorary pallbearers are Curtis Giles and Alan Fee.
H.D. was born Feb. 1, 1942, in Paradise to Cody Lewis Swinney and Mary Gladys
Minor Swinney. He was a member of the Temple Baptist Church and served in the
United States Marine Corps and Texas National Guard.
H.D. was an avid gardener, enjoyed fishing, carving and woodworking. He loved to
cook for his family and to make his famous apple pies.
H.D. was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and two sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Deloris Swinney of DeRidder; sons
Ray Johnson and wife, Chris Madwell of Portland, Ore., and David Wayne Johnson
of DeRidder; daughters Alicia Motley and husband, Mike, of Azle, Elizabeth
Swinney and husband, Curtis Murphy, of Azle and Toni Giles and husband, Robert
Giles Sr. of DeRidder; brother Jimmy Nall of Dallas; 21 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
Tackel,
Ellon Faye | 1921-2016
Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Ellon Faye Tackel, 94, of Paradise, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Bridgeport.
Funeral was June 21 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at East
Bridgeport Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Matt Tackel, Wes Partin, Brandon Young, Wyatt Tackel, Danny
Taylor and Clayton Taylor.
Faye was born July 1, 1921, in Paradise to Tom and Virginia “Golaz” Kaker.
She married William A. Tackel April 12, 1941, in Bridgeport. He preceded her in
death March 12, 1973.
Faye was a member of The First Christian Church in Paradise. She loved watching
and coaching the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Mavericks.
Faye was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter Sandra Tackel; son
Danny Tackel; daughter-in-law Ruth Tackel; her brothers and sisters, Garner
Kaker, Lomas Kaker, Orlin Kaker, Velma Harris, Zeta Smith, Marie Fitzgerald,
Dora Shephard and Melvin Kaker.
She is survived by her sons, David Tackel and wife, Carol, of Fort Worth, Ronnie
Tackel of Paradise, Billy Tackel and wife, Karen, of Paradise and Clinton Tackel
and wife, Donna, of Paradise; daughter Sherri Stockton and husband, Mike, of
Bridgeport; grandchildren DeAnn, Jarrod, Chasiti, Wes, Matt, Whitnee, Brandon
and Wyatt; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister Mildred
Wiest of Fort Worth; sisters-in-law Emma Dean Beaty, Betty Tackel and Audrey
Russell; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Tackel,
William Elton ‘Sonny’ | 1944-2016
Published Saturday, March 26, 2016
William Elton ‘Sonny’ Tackel, 71, of Bridgeport died Friday, March 25, 2016,
after a battle with kidney cancer.
Sonny requested no funeral or memorial service. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. on
Monday, March 28, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Sonny was born June 25, 1944, to Glen Albert and Lena Mae (McEntire) Tackel. He
lost both parents to cancer. Glen died in 1981 and Lena in 1991.
In his youth, Sonny did custom farming, broke horses, worked in the oil field,
at the rock crusher and at General Dynamics. While serving in the U.S. Army at
Fort Hood, he married local girl Suzanne “Sue” Daugherty. Together they
started a dairy east of Bridgeport and milked cows for more than 25 years. Later
they changed over to a stocker cow-calf operation.
Sonny always tried to deal fairly with people. He cherished his family, friends,
animals and farm. He will be missed by all.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sue; daughter Diane Russell and husband,
Carl; and a 14-year-old grandson, Kirby.
Tackett,
Ester Bell | 1932-2016
Published Saturday, June 4, 2016
Ester Bell “Pretty Mamma” Tackett, 83, of Decatur, died Tuesday, May 31,
2016, in Decatur.
Funeral was June 3 at the First Baptist Church in Boyd with the Revs. James
Hurst and Jeff Tackett officiating. Burial followed at Boyd Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Robbie Wooley, Matthew Wooley, Shane Tackett, James Levingston
Tackett, Smitty Grubbs, Anthony Delgado, Tony Gibbs Tackett and Casey Tackett.
Honorary pallbearers were Carl David Tackett and Kennith Earl McCauley.
Ester was born Nov. 13, 1932, in Boyd to David and Letha (Read) Smith. She
married Silas Marion Tackett March 2, 1951, in Boyd. Ester was a member of the
Abundant Life Worship Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Silas, on May 17, 1997; daughter
Kathryn Gaskill Delgado; son Ricky Wayne Tackett; great-grandson Jonathan
Simpson; parents; and sisters Viola Wilson, Ruby Vincent and Eva Mae Burgess.
Ester is survived by her daughters, Marlene Wooley and husband, Bill, of Boyd
and Beverly Grubbs and husband, Garry, of Boyd; sons Steve Tackett and wife,
Connie, of Paradise, Rocky Tackett and wife, Margaret, of Paradise and Mike
Tackett and wife, Carla, of Decatur; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren;
eight great-great-grandchildren; sisters Margie Bell and husband, Bo, of
Granbury and Lizzie Clark of Bedford; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Taylor,
Shirley Joann | 1947-2016
Published Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Shirley “Mommy-O” Joann (Gregory) Taylor, 68, of Decatur, died Saturday, May
21, 2016, at home.
Memorial service was May 24 at Chancellor and Jones Family Funeral Home in
Decatur with the Rev. Bill Hughes officiating.
Shirley was born Nov. 29, 1947, in Spur to Claud E. Sr. and Dorothy Lillian
Gregory. She married James Taylor June 19, 1971, in Muleshoe. She was a
homemaker.
Shirley was preceded in death by her father; and stepfather Jack Hodges.
She is survived by her husband; mother Dorothy Hodges of Olton; brother Greg
Gregory of Lazbuddie; daughters Dedra Stockton of Decatur, Crystal Lambert of
Decatur and Tina Hatfield of Muldrow, Okla.; and son James Paul Taylor of
Decatur.
Teague,
Patricia Naomi | 1941-2016
Published Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Patricia Naomi Teague, 74, of Newark, died Friday, May 27, 2016, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Aurora Cemetery with the Rev.
Kathren Ferguson officiating.
Pallbearers are Thomas Bedrick II, Christopher Bedrick, Allen Scott, Jesse
Bryant, Cameron Kubala, Taylor Kubala, Hunter Kubala, Jerry Howk and Logan Howk.
Honorary pallbearers are Crystal Ewing and Katrina Collins.
Patricia was born June 23, 1941, in Wheatland, Wyo., to Albert and Violet (Howe)
Walker. She married Jerald Doyle Teague March 19, 1960, in Denver. Patricia was
a member of the River of Life Tabernacle in Centerpoint (Azle). She was owner of
Pat’s Sewing and Alterations.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Kimberly Teague; two
grandsons; and brothers Albert Walker and Louis “Shorty” Walker.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jerald Teague of Newark; daughters
Rhonda Bedrick and husband, Thomas, of Newark, Debbie Dixson-Cox and husband,
Mark, of Coleman, Patsy Bryant of Irving and Becky Howk and husband, Teddy, of
North Pole, Alaska; son Randy Teague and wife, Sabra, of Coleman; grandchildren
Crystal, Katrina, Thomas, Christopher, Allen, Jesse, Cameron, Taylor, Hunter,
Jerry and Logan; 12 great-grandchildren; brother Bill Walker of Harteville,
Wyo.; sister Annie Clayton of Mesquite; and numerous nieces, nephews and
friends.
Teate,
J. Lamar, Dr. | 1932-2016
Published Saturday, July 30, 2016
Dr. J. Lamar Teate, 84, of Paradise, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born in Moultrie, Ga., in 1932, he grew up in Cordele, Ga. He attended the
University of Georgia and worked for the Florida Forest Service.
Lamar spent most of his life in academia starting at Auburn, Ala., then
Mississippi State, then North Carolina for his graduate degree. He taught at
Wisconsin and Oklahoma State before becoming head of the Forestry Department at
Louisiana Tech University from which he retired in 1997.
Lamar moved to Signal Mountain, Tenn., and finally to Paradise in 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; and his daughter, Cathy
Holton.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jacqueline Hall Teate; sons Michael
Teate and Stephen Teate and wife, Rosemary; son-in-law Mark Holton;
grandchildren Sam, Lauren and Jordan Holton; and numerous nieces, nephews, other
family members and friends.
Tedrow,
Mary Frances | 1925-2016
Published Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Mary Frances Tedrow, 90, of Aurora, died Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Decatur.
Funeral was May 3 at the Abundant Life Worship Center of Newark with the Rev.
James Hurst officiating. Burial followed at Aurora Cemetery.
Frances was born May 11, 1925, in Boyd to Daniel W. and Laura (Harkins)
Lockhart. Her hobbies included crafts, crocheting, quilting and traveling.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents; husband D.V. Tedrow; and numerous
brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Arnold Tedrow and wife, Karen, Monte Tedrow and
wife, Valerie, and Jimmy Tedrow; daughter Frances Elaine Hale; sisters Ruby Jo
Inman and Margie Manese; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and eight
great-great-grandchildren.
Tedrow,
Wanda Rose | 1940-2016
Published Wednesday, August 17,
2016
Wanda Rose Tedrow, 76, of Aurora died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Decatur.
Funeral was Aug. 16 at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the Rev.
James Hurst officiating. Burial followed at Aurora Cemetery.
Pallbearers were William Stokes, Edwin Sooter, Keith Cordell, Christopher
Stokes, Micah Sudduth, Bobby Tedrow and Sgt. Randy Tedrow, U.S. Air Force. Wanda
was born March 16, 1940, in Fort Worth to Raymond and Kathryn (Gillmam) Haston.
She married Warren V. Tedrow March 14, 1959, in Fort Worth. Wanda was a member
of the First Baptist Church in Rhome.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.V. “Ted” Tedrow; her parents;
and her sister, Ann Carpenter.
She is survived by her sons, Steven Tedrow and wife, Gail, of Aurora, Danny
Tedrow and wife, Dyana, of Fort Worth and Johnny Tedrow and wife, Julie, of
Aurora; grandchildren Bobby, Randy, Christian and Zoie; great-grandchildren
Cambria, Whitney and Alex; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Tharp,
Christine | 1936-2016
Published Saturday, October 15,
2016
Christine Tharp, 80, of Bridgeport died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the United Pentecostal Church in
Bridgeport with the Rev. Mike Wiltcher officiating. Burial will follow at
Eternal Oaks Cemetery in Runaway Bay.
Visitation is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, before the service. Jones Family
Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Christine was born March 4, 1936, in Wichita Falls to Willie L. and Maggie
(Abbott) Daniel. She worked for more than 10 years at Bridgeport High School as
a para-professional, working with special needs children. A gracious and giving
soul, she will be greatly missed by her family, friends and church family.
Christine is survived by her husband of 34 years, John; children J., Diane and
Debbie; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Thelander,
Brandy Lee Daiker | 1981-2016
Published Wednesday, September 28,
2016
Brandy Lee Daiker Thelander, 35, of Decatur, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in
Dallas.
Graveside service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Bethel Cemetery with the
Rev. Steven Bernard officiating.
Brandy was born June 9, 1981, in Bridgeport, to Curtis and Katherine (Crawford)
Daiker. She married Joseph Thelander Nov. 5, 2007, in Nocona. She was a
homemaker.
Brandy was preceded in death by her grandparents; and her uncle, Mikel Jackson.
She is survived by her husband; sons Landon Daiker and Joseph Thelander Jr.; her
parents; and friends.
Thomason,
Bonnie Lou Provence | 1941-2016
Published Saturday, March 26, 2016
Bonnie Lou Provence Thomason, 74, of Plano, formerly of Bridgeport, died
Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
Funeral was March 25 at Prestonwood Faith Chapel at Prestonwood Baptist Church
in Plano. Burial followed at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Bonnie was born July 10, 1941, in Fort Worth to Charles Provence and Oleta
Moorehead Provence. She was their second daughter. They made their home in
Amarillo. Bonnie graduated from Amarillo High and then attended Southwestern
Assemblies of God College. She married Curtis Thomason Jan. 29, 1960.
Bonnie looked forward to visits and outings with her sister, children,
grandchildren, in-laws and friends. She was a caring mother and grandmother. Her
laughter was infectious.
Bonnie had the best time improvising songs on the piano, organ and accordion.
She dedicated her talents and skills to playing Christian hymns and bringing joy
to others and honor to God. She loved all things beautiful and was grateful for
all God had given her. Her love was evident to all through her smile, kind words
and generosity.
Through her life, she shared God’s love with all who came into contact with
her.
Bonnie is survived by daughters Brenda Carter of Richardson and Becky Thomason
of Dallas; son Barry Thomason and wife, Kelly, of Lewisville; grandchildren Cody
Thomason, Eric Carter, Christopher Carter and Jenna Thomason; and sister Peggy
Fowler.
Thompson,
Carolyn J. | 1944-2016
Published Wednesday, September 14,
2016
Carolyn J. Thompson, 72, of Bridgeport, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, in
Bridgeport.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport with the Rev. Paul Harris officiating.
Carolyn was born Jan. 26, 1944, in Palo Pinto to Sidney and Blanche (Hardaway)
Wharton. She married Joe Long, who preceded her in death in July of this year.
Carolyn was an entrepreneur and a member of Northside Baptist Church in Mineral
Wells.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brother Tommy Wharton;
sisters Peggy Tutt and Bonnie Pond; and great-grandchild Logan Tubb.
She is survived by daughters Yvonne Gulick of Granbury, Elizabeth Clendennen and
husband, Allen, of Bridgeport, Elaine Cooper of Mineral Wells and Denise Dempsey
and husband, Charley, of Bridgeport; sons Eddie Tubb of Vernon and Grady
Thompson and wife, Shannon, of Springtown.
She is also survived by stepdaughter Jennifer Long of Atlanta; stepson Josh Long
of Atlanta; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother Teddy Cook and
wife, Annie, of Lewiston, Idaho; her heartfelt son, Terry Burton of Bridgeport;
and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
Thompson,
Duane D. | 1932-2016
Published Saturday, July 23, 2016
Duane D. Thompson, 83, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in San Angelo.
Graveside memorial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Oaklawn Cemetery in
Decatur.
Duane was born Aug. 25, 1932, in Clarion, Penn., to Donald and Esther Thompson.
He married Alma Ruth Lewis Oct. 23, 1954, while stationed in Wichita Falls. He
served his country with distinction for 28 years at bases in Texas, Libya,
Florida, Bermuda and Korea. He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant and
administrator of the Goodfellow Air Force Base Clinic in San Angelo. After
retiring from the Air Force, he began a second career in administration for
Shannon Hospital.
He enjoyed working on vehicles, carpentry and leathercraft.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Allen.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years; brother Ray Thompson and wife, Betty, of
Chandler, Ariz., sisters Sara Siebert and husband, Robert, of Ocala, Fla., and
Linda Best and husband, Gerald, of Knox, Penn.; sons John Thompson and wife,
Janice, of Garland and Joe Thompson of College Station; granddaughters Pamela
Walling and husband, Jay, Amy Checkeye, Jenna Brown and husband, Swayze and
Julia Thompson; great-grandchildren Kymbrea, Maegan, Judson, Justin and P.J.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice of San
Angelo (HOSA) or a favorite charity.
Thompson,
Harvey L. | 1926-2016
Published Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Harvey L. Thompson, 90, of Portland, died Friday, June 24, 2016, in Portland.
Graveside service is 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30, at East Bridgeport Cemetery with
the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Harvey was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Willow Point to Arthur Logan and Bertha Ova
Lee (Gully) Thompson. He graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1944. Harvey
graduated from Del Mar College and attended Texas A&M University in Corpus
Christi.
He served at the age of 18 as a cavalry soldier in the United States Army during
World War II in the China-Burma-India Theaters of Operations. He was involved in
the retaking of Burma, was awarded four Asiatic Pacific Campaign stars, the
Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star Medal.
Following his discharge, Harvey returned and married Wanda Mann, a girl from his
high school. In the late 1940s, he became foreman of the shipping department in
the bricks industry and worked through the 1940s to the middle of the 1960s near
Mineral Wells. In 1966, he became an independent landman contracting to electric
companies in the southwest and northeast United States.
In 1974, he came to Portland and worked the next 23-and-a-half years for Natural
Gas Pipeline Co. Harvey was a master Mason and a member of the Order of the
Eastern Star. He was a member of Parkdale Baptist Church.
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Virgie Kee and Dovie Allen;
and brothers Durward Arthur Thompson and Rayford Percy Thompson.
He is survived by his wife; daughters Sandra Kay Hensley of Hurst and Jill Ann
Tipton and husband, Ross, of Corpus Christi; granddaughter Gina Renee Scott and
husband, Danny, of Hurst; great-grandson Jack Hamilton Scott of Hurst; sister
Angie Ilene Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members
and friends.
Thompson,
James Garfield ‘Big Jim’ | 1938-2016
Published Saturday, October 8,
2016
James “Big Jim” Garfield Thompson, 77, of Alvord, died Tuesday, Oct. 4,
2016.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Decatur Funeral Home.
Jim was born Oct. 8, 1938, in Decatur to J.W. and Dessie Mae Thompson. He
married Blanch Cushman Aug. 20, 1959. She preceded him in death on Feb. 28,
1970. He married Rosie Moody McDaniel Dec. 13, 1978.
Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He worked for
Wise County Public Works until he retired. Grandchildren were very important to
Jim, and he loved them dearly. He had a love of cooking and enjoyed reading
cookbooks and looking at recipes. One of his greatest pleasures was the ability
to make people laugh.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Blanch; parents; sister Jeanette; and
brother Lee Wayne.
He is survived by his wife, Rosie; daughters Jerri Thompson, Sherri Counts and
Tish Wright; sons Jim Thompson Jr. and Billy McDaniel; 10 grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; his especially dear friends
Scott Craft, Kenneth Caldwell, David Souther, Tom Goode and John Norcross; and
numerous other family members and friends.
Thompson,
Johnnie Wayne | 1946-2015
Published Wednesday, January 6,
2016
Johnnie Wayne Thompson, 69, of Bridgeport, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in
Decatur.
Graveside service was Jan. 5 at Springtown Cemetery in Springtown with Gene
Thompson officiating.
Johnnie was born June 17, 1946, in Weatherford to John and Ruth (Gilbreath)
Thompson. He married Linda Sue Holder March 2, 1977, in Springtown.
Johnnie retired as a fieldsman after 25 years with American Milk Producer Inc.
and Dairy Farmers of America.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda Thompson of Decatur; daughter
Christie Hasty; sons Jackie Thompson, Ryan Thompson, Randy Ellison and Robin
Ellison; grandchildren Ty, Taylor, Jered, Justin, Laken, Tristan, Rachel and
Nathan; brother Lonnie Thompson and wife, Vickie; and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Thompson,
Lillian Vivian Grooms | 1942-2016
Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Lillian Vivian Grooms Thompson, 74, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, June 19, 2016,
in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Cates Street Baptist Church in
Bridgeport with the Rev. Larry Potts officiating. Burial will follow at Chico
Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Pallbearers are Dewayne Burgess, Dace Grooms, John Thompson, Mitch Thompson,
Glenn Groves and John Randall Dawson.
Lillian was born May 3, 1942, in Justin to John Franklin and Raney (Brunson)
Grooms.
She became complete on Nov. 9, 1957, when she married the love of her life,
Thuron Ray “Tom” Thompson, in a simple ceremony in Fort Worth. She spent her
early years in Justin but was mainly raised in Chico. She moved to Bridgeport in
1957 where she resided until her death. Lillian found Christ at an early age and
served Him her entire life. She was a Southern Baptist and member of Cates
Street Baptist Church in Bridgeport. She raised her four children in a loving,
Christian home.
Lillian was kind, loving and sweet-natured. She started her career as a great
housewife and mother. Her second career was as a seamstress at Sue Ann Fabrics
in Bridgeport and Haggar Slacks in Bowie. Her last and favorite career was as a
greeter at Wal-Mart in Decatur. She was known as “Ms. Lillian.” All who knew
her loved her.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years; daughter MaryLee
Thompson; her mother and father; stepfather John Mara; mother-in-law and
father-in-law; sister Geneva Dawson; brother Jalmer Ray Grooms; and
brothers-in-law Curt Cowley and Bennie Dickinson.
She is survived by her daughter, Cara Ann Thompson of Bridgeport; sons Thuron
Ray Thompson Jr. of Weatherford and Melvin Wayne Thompson and wife, Pamela, of
Euless; grandson Terrence Christopher Lightfoot and wife, Montse, of North
Richland Hills; great-grandsons Christopher and Tyler; sisters Gussie Marie
Groves and husband, R.L., of Chico, Nancy Cowley Dickinson of Chico and Yvonne
Burgess and husband, Scott, of Chico.
She is also survived by brother Eugene Grooms and wife, Willine, of Crafton;
sister-in-law Chris Grooms of Fort Worth; brother-in-law Donald Thompson and
wife, Linda, of Plano; sister-in-law Lee Roy Pettit of Laplace, La.; and many
beloved nieces and nephews.
Thompson,
Mary Allene | 1927-2016
Published Wednesday, February 17,
2016
Mary Allene Thompson, 88, of Paradise died Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, in Paradise.
Funeral was Feb. 16 at the First Baptist Church in Paradise with the Revs. David
Kelly and Robert Owensby officiating. Burial followed at Friendship Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tim Matheus, Dale Barkley, Allen Thompson, Kevin Thompson,
Blake Matheus and Jeff Gilmore.
Honorary pallbearers are the Rev. Mark Autry and Jerry Swindell.
Allene was born June 7, 1927, in Keeter to John and Mary (Hays) Jackson. She
married Marvin A. Thompson in 1946. They were married for 59 years until he died
in 2005.
Allene was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paradise and was a past
matron of the Boyd Chapter 897, Order of the Eastern Star.
Allene retired from the Federal Aviation Administration after 48 years of
service.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Marvin A. Thompson.
Allene is survived by her son, Dr. Max Thompson and wife, Kerry, of Banquete;
grandsons Allen Thompson of Minnetonka, Minn., and Kevin Thompson of Midland;
and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Tidwell,
Randy Lynn, Sr. | 1956-2016
Published Wednesday, October 5,
2016
Randy Lynn Tidwell Sr., 60, of Chico, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Chico.
A private service will be held.
Randy was born April 30, 1956, in Fort Worth to Billy and Helen (Mitchell)
Tidwell. He worked in oilfield services. Randy served his country in the United
States Navy. He was a member of the United Brothers Motorcycle Club.
Randy was preceded in death by his father; and his brother, Tony Tidwell.
He is survived by sons Christopher Tidwell and wife, Michelle, of Sunset and
Randy Tidwell Jr. of Alvord; daughter Kelly Martin and husband, Parris, of
Alvord; his mother, Helen Tidwell Clark of Decatur; grandchildren Brett, William
and Jacob Martin and Laramie and Isabelle Tidwell; brothers Dennis Tidwell and
wife, Leesa, of Boyd and Larry Tidwell and wife, Susan, of New Braunfels; sister
Peggy Jernigan of Boyd; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ting,
Kwei Se | 1941-2016
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Kwei Se Ting, 75, of Decatur, died Saturday, July 23, 2016, in Decatur.
Visitation was July 26 at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Kwei was born July 1, 1941, in China. She married Tze Ming Ting in 1967 in
Taiwan. Kwei retired from Decatur High School as a custodian.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years; daughters Hsiao Ching Ting and Linda
Ting; son David L. Ting; sister-in-law Meiwen Brannan; and numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Tinney,
Winna Dawn ‘Windy’ | 1969-2016
Published Saturday, February 13,
2016
Winna “Windy” Dawn Tinney, 47, of Azle, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2016, in
Denton.
Funeral was Feb. 11 at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the Rev. Don
Dobbs officiating. Burial followed at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg.
Pallbearers were Quint Ford, Walter Ford, Chris Ford, Wesley Tinney, Allen
Tinney and Tim Null.
Honorary pallbearer was Dillon Tinney Spears.
Windy was born Jan. 14, 1969, to Larry Don and Winna Pearl (Stevens) Tinney in
Azle. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Poolville.
Windy was preceded in death by her father, Larry Don Tinney; her grandparents,
Pearl and Walter Stevens and Sylvia and Arthor Tinney.
She is survived by her parents, Winna and stepfather Bill Tinney of Poolville;
children Dillon Tinney Spears and Carley Jade Tinney Spears; sister April
Michelle Simmons of Poolville; brother William Tinney of Springtown; and aunts,
uncles, numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Tolbert,
Frankie Laura | 1934-2016
Published Saturday, October 8,
2016
Frankie Laura Tolbert, 82, of Decatur, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at First Baptist Church in Decatur with Gerre
Joiner officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Pallbearers are Phillip Askey, Stephen Wren, Ryan Cunnius, Frank Maxwell, Robert
Roose and Alan Sessions.
Honorary pallbearers are Rusty Tolbert, Tyler Tolbert and Marshall Fox.
Frankie was born Jan. 25, 1934, in Alvord to Frank and Viola (Milligan) Crista.
She retired from Poco Graphite where she was a secretary for more than 20 years.
Frankie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Dottie Boring.
Frankie is survived by her sons, James Tolbert and wife, Tammy, and Frank
Tolbert and wife, Patty, all of Decatur; grandchildren Jamie Silver and husband,
Brien, Tyler Tolbert, Trisha Ratliff and husband, Derrick, and Rusty Tolbert and
wife, Kathy; great-grandchildren Kallie, Xander, Aurora, Raelinn and Brody; and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Trammell,
Bennie ‘Karo’ | 1949-2016
Published Saturday, January 16,
2016
Bennie “Karo” Trammell, 66, of Haltom City, formerly of Bridgeport, died
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in North Richland Hills.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with
the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior
to the service at the funeral home.
Bennie was born on July 21, 1949 to Bennie W. and Dorothy (Ryan) Trammell in
Bridgeport. He married Suzanne Prickett on Sept. 21, 2000 in Fort Worth. Bennie
was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Bridgeport and was a self-employed
auto mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Prickett Trammell of Haltom City; son, Chad
Trammell and wife, Kristi, of Paris; stepson, Rusty Prickett of Haltom City;
granddaughters, Madison, Mary Claire and Katherine Trammell; step-grandchildren,
Hannah Titlow and Shawn Prickett.
Also his brother, Danny Trammell and wife, Linda, of Bridgeport; niece, Whitney
Goines and husband, Sherman, of Bridgeport; nephew, Steve Trammell and wife,
Judy, of Bridgeport; and numerous other family members and friends.
Trent,
Mildred Anne | 1925-2016
Published Wednesday, January 20,
2016
Mildred Anne Trent, 90, of Sand Springs, Okla., died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in
Tulsa, Okla.
Mass of Christian burial is 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Our Lady of the Lake
Parish-Mannford, 204 E. 4th St., in Mannford, Okla.
Mildred Anne Schulte was born Sept. 25, 1925, in New Blaine, Ark. As a young
adult, she worked as an insurance administrative assistant in Little Rock, Ark.,
and Tulsa, Okla. She married Richard Trent Sept. 25, 1954. They were married 42
years and raised four children.
Later in life, Mildred spent 25 years in various roles with the Subiaco Abby and
Academy, in Subiaco, Ark., before retiring to enjoy traveling and spending time
with her family and friends. She also lived several years in Decatur.
Mildred lived her life a devout Christian and servant of the Lord. She was
always willing to help and serve others through volunteer work. She was a
blessing to everyone she met.
Mildred was known as “Manu” by her grandchildren and dear loved ones. She
was the happiest and sweetest grandmother they could ask for.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard.
Mildred is survived by her children, Brad Trent and wife, Becky, of Fort Worth,
Jennifer Conway and husband, Gregg, of Sand Springs, Okla., Bruce Trent and
wife, Norma, of Charleston, S.C., and Anne Lloyd and husband, Patrick, of Trophy
Club; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Coury House Retreat Center, 405 N. Subiaco Ave.,
Subiaco, AR, 72895.
Trussell,
Larry Dee | 1957-2016
Published Saturday, July 9, 2016
Larry Dee Trussell, 58, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, in Decatur.
Graveside service was July 6 at DFW National Cemetery.
Larry was born Nov. 25, 1957, in Fort Worth to L.D. and Billie Faye (Miller)
Trussell. He married Jessie Ruth Herron Feb. 15, 1989, in Fort Worth.
Larry was a classic car enthusiast with a wealth of knowledge in auto mechanics.
He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his father; and sister Sharon Plunkett.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years; daughters Alicia M. Hilton and husband,
George, and Ashley Harris; son Clayton D. Trussell and wife, Hailey; four
grandchildren; mother Billie Faye Miller; sisters Barbara Siebert and husband,
Kevin, Brenda Bark of Arizona, and Laura Black of Liberty City; brother Joe
Lanning; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Tucker,
Jean | 1935-2016
Published Saturday, September 10,
2016
Jean Tucker, 81, of Paradise, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2016.
Funeral is 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial will
follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Stoneburg.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet.
Jean loved spending time with her family and friends and attending church
anytime she was able.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Tucker; daughter Janice Russell;
granddaughter Dedrah Phelps; great-grandchildren C.J. Phelps and Alyssa Phelps;
sister Margie Baker; and brother Wayne Luttrell.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Hanson and husband, Russell; son Jimmy
Tucker and wife, Angie; brothers Kenneth Luttrell and wife, Sabra, Marvin
Luttrell and wife, Debbie and Melvin Luttrell; sister Juawanna Atkins and
husband, Jerry; grandchildren Ronnie Russell, Ralena Whitten, James Piper, Eric
Tucker, Jeff Tucker and Laura Estel; and great-grandchildren Sarah, Elizabeth,
Davin, Jordan, Payton, Jenna, Jake, Mason and Logan.
Turner,
Chad Alan | 1979-2016
Published Wednesday, September 7,
2016
Chad Alan Turner, 36, of Williamsport, Penn., died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016.
Memorial service was Sept. 5 at DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton.
Chad was born Oct. 18, 1979, in Plano to Wesley Adrian and Kimberly Wilder
Turner. He was then raised in Chico, where his parents moved shortly after their
second son was born. Chad was an active boy who from an early age enjoyed
football, video games and playing with his brothers.
Chad graduated Chico High School in 1998 and shortly after joined the U.S. Army.
He served for three years as an army specialist. This was something he was
extremely proud of as was his family. After being honorably discharged, Chad
became a certified electrician and this later landed him a job with Chief Oil
and Gas. Chad was a foreman and supervisor at his job where he was able to
provide valuable insight to the industry.
Chad enjoyed golf, vacationing with his friends, J.D. and Wendell, and enjoying
a good night out with co-workers and friends.
Chad was taken away way too early and his generous heart and contagious smile
will be missed.
He is survived by his parents; brothers Jeffrey Adrian Turner and wife, Kelli,
of Ponder and Kyle Wesley Turner of Denton.
Turrell,
Velma | 1930-2016
Published Saturday, April 16, 2016
Velma Turrell, 86, of Newark, died Friday, April 8, 2016, in Newark.
No service will be held at this time.
Velma was born Feb. 4, 1930, in Elm Mott to Jessie and Bessie (Todd) Kelsey. She
married Donald Turrell in Yuma, Ariz. Velma worked as a store clerk.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Donald; and sister Ivy White
Robinson.
Velma is survived by her sons, Charles Turrell of Newark, Jess Turrell and wife,
Dovie, of Yuma and Vern Turrell of Newark; granddaughter Christy Dawn Turrell of
Phoenix; great-grandchildren Jessica, Jeremy, Marcella and Janieca; nieces
Dolores Ranta of Haslet and Della Godfrey of Haslet; nephew Joe Robinson of
Houston; and other family members and friends.
Underwood,
Albert | 1937-2016
Published Saturday, July 9, 2016
Albert Underwood, 79, of Newark, died Monday, July 4, 2016, in Justin.
Graveside service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery
in Colleyville with the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating.
Albert was born May 7, 1937, in Logan, N.M., to Elvie and Ruth (Goldsmith)
Underwood. He married Ruby Anderson Oct. 1, 1955, in Weatherford. He owned
Newark Feed Store.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ruby Underwood; sons Joe
Underwood and Albert Underwood II; sister Elvie Bryant; and brother Charlie
Underwood.
He is survived by his son, Gary Underwood and wife, Sherry, of Newark; daughter
Naomi Landry and husband, David, of Suwanee, Ga; grandchildren Stacey Chalmers
and husband, Craig, Gary “BB” Underwood II, Christopher Landry and wife,
Melanie, and Michael Albert Landry; great-granddaughter Emma Rose Underwood;
sisters Carolyn Bartee and Ellen Fennell; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
family members and friends.
Van
Hoose, Bobby Ray ‘Ozzy’ | 1962-2016
Published Wednesday, August 17,
2016
Bobby Ray (Ozzy) Van Hoose, 54, of Bridgeport died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in
Decatur.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Jones Family Funeral Home in
Bridgeport with Pastor Steven Azzara officiating. Burial will follow at East
Bridgeport Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Kirk Green, David O’Dell, Larry Starnes, Billy Perry, Kevin
St. John and Scott Huckabee.
Honorary pallbearers are Terry Leverette and Tony Lane.
Bobby was born July 30, 1962, in Bridgeport to Raymond and Glenda Van Hoose. He
worked in the water well service business.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Vernon and Jessie Van Hoose and Ira and
Guyla Morgan.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 25 years, Elisa (Story) Van Hoose; sons Chad
Wolfe and wife, Natasha, of Mississippi, and Harley Ray Van Hoose of Bridgeport;
daughters Jennifer Carter and husband, Brandon, of Carrollton, Patricia Gieson
and Brandon of Weatherford and Blue Jean Mitchell and husband, John, of Chico.
Other survivors include his parents, Raymond and Glenda Van Hoose of Bridgeport;
sister Brenda Russell and husband, Carl; adopted daughter Catherine Cheves of
San Angelo; and grandchildren Shawn-Maree, Noah, Aden, and Rylan Wolfe, Paige
and Aubrey Carter, Sawyer Gieson, Sterling Mills, Pandora Mitchell and Lily and
Chloe Van Hoose.
Vanderslice,
Tammy | 1970-2016
Published Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Tammy Vanderslice, 46, of Canyon Lake, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in New
Braunfels, of heart problems while waiting for bypass surgery.
Graveside service was June 8 at Sardis Cemetery in Comanche with the Rev. Wes
Spry officiating.
Pallbearers were Kyle Thornton, Chance Vanderslice, Charles Myers, Brodie Nebben,
Richard Reddick and Trae Lutrell.
Tammy was born May 18, 1970, in Stephenville to Robert Larry and Barbara
(Graham) Vanderslice. She graduated from Paradise High School. She loved her
family and was a very caring person.
Tammy was preceded in death by her father.
She is survived by her fianc , Charles Myers; parents JR and Barbara Lamance;
son Kyle Thornton; daughters Haley Nebben, Ashley Myers, Kyla Myers and Marissa
Myers; brothers Rodney Vanderslice, Terrell Thompson, Johnny Lamance and Darrell
Lamance; and grandchildren Riley, Weston, Karson, Scarlett, Cyrus, Audrey and
Bryson.
Vazquez,
Rosa | 1941-2016
Published Saturday, July 9, 2016
Rosa Vazquez, 75, of Decatur, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, in Denton.
Service was July 2 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in
Decatur. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery.
Rosa was born Feb. 6, 1941, in Mexico to Juan Vazquez and Ignacia Rodriguez.
Rosa was preceded in death by her parents; and son Juan Vazquez.
She is survived by her son, Miguel Vazquez, of Decatur; four grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren.
Waggoner,
Arthur Newton | 1935-2016
Published Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Arthur Newton Waggoner, 81, died Friday, June 10, 2016, in Decatur.
Arthur was born Feb. 27, 1935, in Dallas to Arthur Norman and Virginia Lou
Pedigo Waggoner. Arthur married his sweetheart, Virginia Arlene Waggoner, March
6, 1953, in Dallas. They were married for 63 years.
Arthur was a graduate of Texas A&M College, Class of 1958. He was a computer
scientist and eventually owned his own business, Systems Alliance. He and his
wife spent most of their lives in Garland, eventually fulfilling their dream of
retiring to Rocky Comfort, Mo. They lived the past two years in Decatur.
Arthur was a lifelong learner who loved to read and discuss a wide variety of
topics from politics to science to music. He loved music and played the French
horn and piano throughout his life. His children “fondly” remember waking up
to the sound of classical music filling their home as Arthur practiced his
French horn. He was a performing member of the Bella Vista Arkansas community
band.
Arthur also enjoyed gardening and was able to spend many hours at their farm in
Missouri gardening and raising cattle and sheep. He had a sarcastic sense of
humor that he especially enjoyed with his brother David.
A firm believer in individual rights, Arthur founded the McDonald County
Property Rights group, and he successfully led several initiatives to protect
property rights in that county.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Charlotte Ann Waggoner.
He is survived by his loving wife; children Robert Waggoner and wife, Debbie,
Mark Waggoner and wife, Nancy, and Kathryn (Waggoner) Hoffmeyer and husband,
Tom.
Other survivors include his brother, William David Waggoner and wife, Dalta;
grandchildren Carrie (Waggoner) Reese and husband, Scotty, Brent Waggoner and
wife, Kassia, Andy Waggoner and wife, Kourtney, Jamie Waggoner and Laura
Waggoner; and great-grandchild Evelyn Elsie Reese; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at
pulmonaryfibrosis.org, or Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 1295 Greenwood
Road, Decatur, TX 76234.
Wakefield,
Linda Kay | 1953-2016
Published Wednesday, February 10,
2016
Linda Kay Wakefield, 62, of Decatur, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Wise Health
System in Decatur.
No services will be held.
Ms. Wakefield was born Oct. 9, 1953, in Houston to Garland Y. and Neta Bobbit
Wakefield. She was a respiratory therapist. She was also a member of Eagle
Mountain Church.
Ms. Wakefield is survived by her sister, Jeannine Tobias of Azle.
Walker,
Deniece Ann | 1957-2016
Published Wednesday, August 17,
2016
Deniece Ann Walker, 59, of Bowie died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at home.
Memorial service was Aug. 16 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport with her
son, Thomas Mitchum officiating.
Deniece was born April 16, 1957, in Big Spring to George Vernon and Edna
(Thompson) Sneed. She was a homemaker who enjoyed adult coloring, sewing and
gardening. She also loved animals, particularly dogs.
She was a 1975 graduate of Bridgeport High School and later worked for several
years as a nurse’s aide. Deniece married John Christian Walker July 4, 2004,
in Bellevue Baptist Church.
Deniece was preceded in death by her parents, paternal grandparents Morris and
Ida Sneed, and maternal grandfather Lawrence Thompson,
She is survived by her spouse of 12 years, John Walker; sons Tim Mitchum and
wife, Stefanie, and Thomas Mitchum and wife, Shannon; stepson David Christopher
Walker; daughters Cassandra Ann Walker and Jessica Nicole Walker; sister Sherry
Pewitt and husband, David; and granddaughter Tifani Hicks.
Walker,
Timothy Hamilton | 1943-2016
Published Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Timothy Hamilton Walker, 72, of Runaway Bay, died Thursday, May 19, 2016, at
home.
Visitation was May 22 at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home in Graham.
Timothy was born June 21, 1943, in Big Spring. He was a retired bulldozer
operator.
He is survived by his daughter, Trena Allen and husband, Bobby; sons Heath
Groves and wife, Jennifer, Obie Chestnut and wife, Mindy, Rick Subasavage and
wife, Tyra, Joe Subasavage and wife, Della, and Brian Subasavage and wife, Kris;
12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters Wanda Williams and husband,
Travis, and Bell Smith and husband, Richard.
Wallis,
James Leroy | 1942-2016
Published Wednesday, July 6, 2016
James Leroy Wallis, 74, of Euless, died Monday, July 4, 2016.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Forest Ridge Funeral Home in
Hurst.
James was born June 26, 1942. He enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and Texas
Rangers, cooking on his grill and working in his yard. He loved his friends, his
family, his dog and cat and his pickup truck.
Brenda and Leroy were married Jan. 22, 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda; children Roi Wallis, Kimberly and David
Fisher, David and Melissa Wallis and Brandie and Bradley Smith; grandchildren
Brianna, Kaitlynn and Clayton Smith, William and Lily Wallis, and Olivia and
Abigail Fisher; sisters Darla Bowyer and Martha Beard; brother Leon Beard; and
many friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or local animal
shelter.
Walton,
Freddy Lee | 1950-2016
Published Saturday, September 10,
2016
Freddy Lee Walton, 65, of Decatur, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, in Decatur.
Memorial is 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur
with the Rev. Randy Carroll officiating.
Freddy was born Dec. 12, 1950, in Waco to Carrol and Maudi (Chaneyworth) Walton.
He attended Trinity High School in Euless. Freddy married Jackie Hudgins Feb.
25, 2015, in Decatur. He was a member of the North Euless Baptist Church.
Freddy’s granddaughter was the light of his life.
He is survived by his wife; mother Louise Walton of Bedford; daughter Wendy
Morton and husband, Tommy, of Fort Worth; granddaughter Riley Morton of Fort
Worth; brother Gary Walton and wife, Nita, of Granbury; sisters Kathy Sittig and
husband, Ben, of North Richland Hills and Linda Gammill of Bedford; and numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorials may be made to Texas Cowboys Against Cancer, P.O. Box 132, Ponder, TX
76259 or VFW Post 10374, 13825 Hwy 287, Haslet, TX 76052.
Ward,
Kay McKinney | 1941-2016
Published Wednesday, February 17,
2016
Kay McKinney Ward, 75, of Bridgeport died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Bridgeport.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with
David Marcum officiating. Burial will follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Garry Little, Kirk Hollingsworth, John Chilcoat, Zack McKinney,
Reece Little and Jordon McKinney.
Kay was born Jan. 14, 1941, in Wellington to James and Edna (Thompson) McKinney.
She married George Ward Sept. 3, 1965, in Bunavista. Kay earned her
associate’s degree at McLennan Community College in Waco.
Kay was a homemaker and retired bookkeeper. She was active in WMU and a member
of Hubbard First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband George Ward; and son Jeff
Ward.
Kay is survived by her daughters, Kaynetta Little and husband, Garry, of
Bridgeport, Tammy Hollingsworth and husband, Kirk, of Coppell; son Mike Ward and
wife, Stephanie, of Corinth; and grandchildren Brandi Martin and husband, James,
Rachael Ward, Reese Little, Hannah Ward, Molly Hollingsworth, Sarah Ward, Scott
Ward and Olivia Ward.
She is also survived by great-grandchildren T.J. Martin and Allyson Martin;
brother Bill McKinney and wife, Carol, of San Angelo; and numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Warner,
Audrey Ann | 1931-2016
Published Saturday, May 7, 2016
Audrey Ann Warner, 84, of Arlington, formerly of Bridgeport, died Tuesday, May
3, 2016, in Arlington.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport
with burial at Jim Ned Cemetery in Runaway Bay.
Visitation is at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Memorial service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Fielder Road Baptist Church in
Arlington with the Rev. Frank Peugh officiating.
Pallbearers are Rick Crowson, John Gilbreath, Westin Warner, Kyle Preston, Adam
Warner and Tim Mahoney.
Audrey was born Oct. 26, 1931, in Geary, Okla., to Vane Vilbert and Ruby Irene
(Goss) Lovell. She married Gilbert Erwin Warner May 25, 1949, in Bridgeport.
Audrey was a member of Fielder Road Baptist Church in Arlington.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sisters Yvonne Laycock
and Reba Dodd.
She is survived by her sons, Vane E. Warner and wife, Sharon, of Mansfield and
Gale Douglas Warner of Arlington; grandchildren Amy Preston and husband, Kyle,
Adam Warner and wife, Lindsey, Ericka Gail Warner and Westin Luke Warner;
great-grandchildren Liv, Eden and Ava; sister Joy Greene of Arlington; and other
family members and friends.
Watkins,
Nancy Eileen | 1944-2016
Published Wednesday, October 26,
2016
Nancy Eileen Watkins, 72, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Justin.
Visitation is 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Home in
Fort Worth with memorial service following at 1 p.m.
Nancy is survived by her brothers, Robert Crane and wife, Linda, Fred Crane and
Jim Crane; son Joseph Watkins; and son-in-law Anthony Dale King; stepdaughter
Catherine Watkins-Crane; stepson William Howard Watkins; granddaughter Cody
Margarite Crane; great-grandson Christopher Michael Moriarity; brother-in-law
Michael Watkins and wife, Helen; nephew Michael Allen Watkins; and niece Anne
Marie Watkins.
Watson,
Bob | 1943-2016
Published Wednesday, December 21,
2016
Bob Watson, 73, of Chico died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, at his home in Chico.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport
with burial at Chico Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Dale Watson, Robert Watson, Terry Hand, Craig Moss, Edgar Judd
and Craig Barrett.
Bob was born Nov. 7, 1943, in Bridgeport to Carl and Edna (Dickenson) Watson. He
married Marcella Barrett April 22, 1971, in Duncan, Okla. Bob served his country
in the U.S. Navy as a petty officer 2nd class.
He was a conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad and a member of the United
Transportation Union Local No. 0243.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Hershel Watson and Gerald
Watson.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marcella Watson of Chico; sons Keith
Watson and wife, Cindy, of West Point, Miss., and Greg Chung-Jeffers and wife,
Maria, of Troy, Mo.; grandchildren Kara, Dawson, Levi, Braun, Reid and Kendyl;
sister Joan Norman and husband, Tommy, of Fort Worth; and other family members
and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to Texas Tech Science Center Office of
Development (Keith Watson Endorsement Fund), 3601 4th St., Mail Stop 6238,
Lubbock, TX 79430-6238.
Watson,
Doris | 1925-2016
Published Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Doris Watson, 91, of Decatur, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at The Hills Nursing
Home in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport
with the Rev. Ernie Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at East Bridgeport
Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Jack Meeks, Robbie Meeks, Ronny Reed, Arly Watson, Terry Watson
and Cary Watson.
Doris was born Jan. 8, 1925, in Trent to Eula Floy (Cordell) and Lee Roy Meeks.
She married Jessie (A.J.) Watson Nov. 19, 1941, in Brownsville. He preceded her
in death July 29, 2007.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessie
Sharon; granddaughter Tracy McKee; brothers Robert William (R.W.) Meeks, Leroy
Meeks and Marvin (Buster) Meeks; and sister Bertie Franklin.
Doris is survived by son Wayne Watson and wife, Fern, of Denison; daughters
Cheryl Tackett and husband, Coy, of Bridgeport, Karen Brady of Denton and Darla
Strickland and husband, Rick, of Bridgeport; 12 grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law Joy Meeks
and Nettie Mae Watson.
Waymire,
Gary | 1946-2016
Published Wednesday, March 30,
2016
Gary Waymire, 69, of Chico, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Chico.
Memorial service is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at the First Baptist Church
in Alvord with the Rev. Bill Cleveland officiating.
Gary was born Dec. 11, 1946, in Festus, Mo., to Raymond and Cora (Wright)
Waymire. He married Kathleen Bange Nov. 28, 1970, in Festus. Gary was a
hardworking man of integrity. He was a real cowboy and a family man in every
sense of the word. He was very supportive of organic farming and ranching, young
farmers and the Boy Scouts of America.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gary is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathy Waymire of Chico; son Wes
Waymire and wife, Erin, of Justin; daughter Shelly Waymire of Lewisville;
grandchildren Ashley Goforth, Kyle Goforth, Will Waymire, Brooke Waymire and
Harrison Waymire; sister Jean Decker and husband, Stanley, of Festus; brother
Ray Waymire of Arlington; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family
members and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to one of the following non-profit
organizations: First Baptist Church of Alvord Mercy Fund, P.O. Box 25, Alvord,
TX 76225; The American Cancer Society of Texas, 2500 Fondren Rd. Suite 100,
Houston, TX, 77063 or www.cancer.org;
or The Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 280, 5900 Ridgemont Drive, Flower Mound,
TX 75028.
Weatherly,
Lucille | 1926-2016
Published Saturday, December 17,
2016
Lucille Weatherly, 90, of Chico, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the First Baptist Church in Chico with
the Rev. Larry Potts officiating. Burial will follow at Chico Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Bart Weatherly, Seth Weatherly, Joey Watson, Cameron
Weatherly, Ubaldo Garcia, Cody Burdine, Colby Burdine, Ben Burdine, Camden
Garcia, Jeremy Polk, Tim Mitchum, Mike Haynes and Jordan Polk.
Lucille was born Aug. 4, 1926, in Bridgeport to George and Bertha Mae (Holt)
Easley. She married Harvey Weatherly Sr. Oct. 25, 1943, in Decatur. Lucille was
a member of the First Baptist Church in Chico and the Chico Quilting Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son Larry Weatherly;
great-granddaughter Addison Weatherly; brother Marion Easley; and sisters Irene
Cobb and Novella Denton.
She is survived by her sons, Johnny Weatherly and wife, JoAnn, of Paradise,
Harvey Weatherly Jr. and wife, Betty, of Chico and George Weatherly and wife,
Kelli, of Bridgeport; grandchildren Stephanie Mitchum and husband, Tim, Angie
Watson and husband, Joey, Bart Weatherly and wife, Jo, Seth Weatherly, Cody
Burdine and wife, Stephanie, Leah Wood and Sabrina Polk and husband, Jeremy; 14
great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Webb,
Johnny Carl | 1933-2016
Published Saturday, January 23,
2016
Johnny Carl Webb, 82, of Rhome, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, in Justin.
Graveside service is 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Boyd Cemetery with the Rev. Oren
Peters officiating.
Johnny was born April 24, 1933, in Atoka County, Okla., to John and Stella
(Woods) Webb. He married Lillian Carey Jan. 30, 1953, in Atoka. He retired from
the City of Fort Worth Sanitation Department.
Johnny was a member of The River Church in Decatur where he and his wife enjoyed
being greeters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Nedra Hash; and brothers Charles
Webb and Ronald Webb.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lillian Webb of Rhome; daughters
Diane Clark and husband, James, of Burleson and Michelle Thompson and husband,
Jody, of Bellevue; sons Carl Webb of Briar, Tommy Webb of Springtown, Joe Webb
and wife, Joyce, of Massachusetts and John Webb and wife, Yvonne, of Paradise;
and grandchildren Jeffery Cooper, Amy Cooper, Cory Cooper, Jimmie Thompson,
Lanesa Webb, Steven Webb, Douglas Webb and Jason Webb.
He is also survived by great-grandchildren Nolen Shaw, Lillian Shaw, Charlie
Cooper, Leah Cooper, Zaiden Cooper, Elisa Cooper, Kaydence Crawford, Cameron
Webb and Jayden Webb; sisters Katherine Howard and husband, Thomas, of Caddo,
Okla., Melba Green of Weatherford, June Peters and husband, Oren, of
Weatherford, Pat Taylor of Caney, Okla., Gaile Redden of Atoka and Sharon Gwin
of Clairemoore, Okla.; brother Jack Webb of Atoka; and other family members and
friends.
Webb,
Zechariah Daniel ‘Zac’ | 1983-2016
Published Wednesday, October 5,
2016
Zechariah Daniel “Zac” Webb, 33, of Springtown, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2016,
in a Fort Worth hospital after a brief illness.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Springtown Church of Christ. Burial will
be at Jaybird Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Biggers Funeral Home is handling
arrangements.
Zac was born April 19, 1983, in Fort Worth. He was a 2001 graduate of Springtown
High School, where he was an outstanding athlete, qualifying for the UIL state
track meet as a senior in the 400 meter run. He still holds the school record in
that event and had continued to train as a crossfit athlete.
A man of strong Christian faith, Zac was baptized at the Briar Church of Christ
as a teenager and was a faithful member of the Springtown Church of Christ.
He graduated in 2006 from the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters
Local 146 apprentice school in Fort Worth, as a journeyman pipefitter and
welder. He was named Apprentice of the Year during his training and was also a
master plumber, a licensed welding inspector and held a mechanical license.
He was a partner and worked as a project manager for Dildy and Associates at one
of their largest locations, overseeing new construction at Miller Brewing. He
also taught welding in the union’s apprenticeship program.
He was widely respected in his profession for his ability and integrity.
Zac married Lindsey Anderson Aug. 30, 2008, in San Antonio and was an excellent
husband, provider and partner.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bo and Helen Webb of Springtown.
Zac is survived by his wife; and their children, Laine, Reagan and Everett, all
of Springtown.
Other survivors include his parents, Danny and Cindy Webb of Springtown; sister
Dusty Crafton and husband, James, of Boyd; brother Nick Webb and wife, Kate, of
Springtown; grandparents Sam and Sue Winkler of Bowie; nephews and nieces Gemma,
Eli, Asa and Latham Webb and Knox and Hayes Moses; parents-in-law Paul and Janis
Anderson of The Woodlands; sister-in-law Julie Moses and husband, Kevin, of
Boerne; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.
West,
Margaret ‘Maggie’ | 1945-2016
Published Saturday, March 26, 2016
Margaret “Maggie” West, 70, of Rhome, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in
Arlington.
No services are planned at this time.
Margaret was born Oct. 3, 1945, in Rhome to C.L. and Vinnie (Sims) West. She
loved to make people laugh. Maggie also loved to move around. This is a fact to
which all of her family can attest. Anyone that has ever eaten her chocolate pie
will agree she probably made the best pie in Texas.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, C.L. and Vinnie West; and sisters
Winnie Ruth Darter, Berta Mae Milligan and Jeannie Dempe.
She is survived by her daughters, Rene Vaughn of Grand Prairie and Dee Romine
and husband, Mike, of Rhome; son Mike Vaughn and wife, Phyllis, of Bowie: three
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother Billy Franklin West of Bonham;
and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Weston,
James Culver | 1923-2016
Published Saturday, August 13,
2016
James Culver Weston, 92, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, in Boyd.
Services is 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 in the chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home
in Bridgeport, with J.H. Roper and Lupe Batterton officiating. Burial will
follow in Garvin Cemetery in Boyd.
Pallbearers are Joe Lyn Galloway, Lonnie Galloway, Jerry Harrison, Ricky Finley,
Richard Norwood, and Mike Flowers. Honorary pallbearer is Leon Colman.
James was born August 12, 1923, in Fort Worth to James Arthur and Mary Obel
(Adams) Weston. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army, serving as a combat engineer
during WWII. James lived in Wise County since 1958 and worked for more than 20
years at Lockheed-Martin in Fort Worth as a tool designer. He was a 60-year
member of the Masonic Lodge #942 in Fort Worth.
He was a member of the Family Evangel Outreach in Fort Worth and enjoyed raising
cattle and horses.
James was preceded in death by his first wife Daisy Lee Dunivan; brother John G.
Weston; and sisters Eula Grady, Laurene Read, and Marie Norwood.
He’s survived by his wife Nina Jean (Finley) Weston of Boyd; nephews Richard
Norwood and wife Deborah of Hurst, Bill Read, and Jimmy Norwood and wife
Saundra, both of Fort Worth; nieces Sue Seals of Round Rock, Shirley Norwood of
Hurst, and Janie Garrison; and great-niece Veronica ‘Nikki’ Parkinson and
husband Scott.
Weyand,
James Allen, Jr. | 1969-2016
Published Saturday, January 9,
2016
James Allen Weyand Jr., 46, of Boyd, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Boyd.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
James was born March 4, 1969, in Fort Worth to James and Ester (White) Weyand.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his daughters, Cassandra Boyd of Fort Worth and Tereasa K.
Weyand of Boyd; son Brandon Lee Weyand of Michigan; sisters Jacque Sanders and
husband, Chaney, of Newark and Judie Hines and husband, Sidney, of Boyd;
granddaughter Raylynn Weyand of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and nephews and friends.
White,
Geneva Bessie | 1922-2016
Published Wednesday, August 10,
2016
Geneva Bessie White, 94, of Alvord died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in Decatur.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the First Baptist Church of Alvord with
the Rev. Bill Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in
Decatur is handling arrangements.
Geneva Bessie (Monroe) White was born Feb. 18, 1922, in Chico to Jake and Bessie
Monroe. She was the second of five children. Geneva was a homemaker. She loved
children and kept many in her home while their moms worked.
Geneva was a graduate of Forestburg High School. She married Paul White of
Greenwood June 1, 1941, and a son, Jerry, was born to them Sept. 18, 1942. They
spent most of their married life in Plainview and Fritch before moving back to
Alvord in August 1977.
At the age of 33 Geneva was born again and became a child of God. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Alvord.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Paul White on March 15,
1987; great-grandson Bo Altier; her parents; and sisters Elsie Sampler, Bula Mae
Berry and Louise Howard.
Geneva is survived by her son, Jerry White and wife, Judy, of Davenport, Okla.;
brother Jesse Jake Monroe Jr. and wife, Wanda, of Forestburg; brother-in-law
Willie Howard of Alvord; and sister-in-law Eva Pearl Smith and husband, Bill, of
Kentucky.
She is also survived by grandsons Tom White and wife, Val, of Arlington, John
White and wife, Megan, of Shawnee, Okla., Stephen and wife, Stephanie, of Fort
Worth, Travis of Davenport, Okla., and Derek White and wife, Christy, of
Davenport; great-grandchildren Lauren, Sophie, Isabella, Blayre, Brett, Hallie,
Aidan, Audrey, Jake, William, Logan, Ava, Bryson, Jax and Addie; and numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
White,
Karen Bryant | 1948-2016
Published Wednesday, August 3,
2016
Karen Bryant White, 67, of Denton, died Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Presbyterian
Hospital in Dallas.
Family graveside service was Aug. 2 at the Eastside Cemetery in Bridgeport.
A celebration of life will be held in the near future.
Karen was born Oct. 8, 1948, in Fort Worth to Dr. David and Mildred Bonner
Bryant.
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from the
University of Texas in Austin. Karen continued her education and completed her
master’s degree in early childhood education. She spent her career as a public
school teacher specializing in early childhood development.
Karen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Denton.
She was preceded in death by her father; and brother Dr. David Bryant II.
Karen is survived by her mother, Mildred Bryant of Denton; son Austin White and
fianc e, Ana Martinez, of Lewisville; sister Cindy Elder and husband, William;
nieces Allison Dickey and husband, Cullen, Lexie Aderhold and husband, Cullen;
and great-nephews Warren Dickey and Tripp Aderhold, all of Dallas.
Memorial donations may be made to the Denton Animal Shelter, 3717 N. Elm St.,
Denton, TX 76207.
White,
Paula Beth | 1953-2016
Published Saturday, September 10,
2016
Paula Beth White, 63, of Alvord, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Fort Worth.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in
Decatur with the Rev. Chris Dunn officiating.
Paula was born July 14, 1953, in Dallas to Billie Eugene and Mattie (Cook)
Hutchison. She worked at James Wood Motors in Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Paula is survived by her daughters, Shawna Prater and husband, Mike, and Tracey
Austin-Ivy and husband, Brandon, all of Sanger; grandchildren Jarrett, Jake,
Candace, Kember, Rosston and Casen; sister Vicki Kimbrough and husband, Gale, of
Edgewood; brother Billie “Rusty” Hutchison and wife, Becca, of Maybank; her
beloved friends, J.J. Anderson-Meyer and Tim and Tanner Meyer; and numerous
nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation, 701
Bennett Road, Decatur, TX 76234.
White,
Velma Lee | 1923-2016
Published Wednesday, January 20,
2016
Velma Lee White, 92, of Decatur, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, in Decatur.
Graveside service is 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Velma was born Aug. 5, 1923, in Quanah to Joseph and Leola (Boyd) Campsey. She
married Alvin D. White in 1940 in Gainesville. Velma worked for James Woods as a
driver for 15 years. She was the youngest of 11 children. Velma was a member of
the Decatur Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alvin White; and her 10
brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her son, Jerry White of Decatur; grandchildren Talmadge White
of Fort Worth, Coy White of California and Crystal White of Oklahoma; five
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Whitehead,
Doug | 1943-2016
Published Saturday, August 6, 2016
Doug Whitehead, 73, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Fort Worth.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at First Baptist Church of Decatur with
burial at Chico Cemetery.
Phil Ryan, David Walker and Lane Akin are speakers.
Pallbearers are Mike Neagle, Barney Graham, Randy Eyster, Steven Yancey, Wes
Hughes, Justin Hunter, Liberty Houston, Steve Stanford, Todd Low and Horace
Langford.
Honorary pallbearers are David Walker, Tony Rogers, Randy Singleton, Galen
Wiley, Cavin Riggs, John Thompson, Cecil Willis, Anthony Peacock, Jason Evans,
Rex Johnson and Scott Stanford.
Doug was born July 1, 1943, in Mineral Wells to Dan and Sherry (Brown)
Whitehead. He married Beverly Tindel in 1962 in Ardmore, Okla.
Doug had many achievements through his life. He was a policeman, taught criminal
justice classes, was a member of city council in Bridgeport and Chico and was
director of public works for Bridgeport. Doug was also a former city
administrator for Bridgeport and chief deputy of Wise County. He was involved in
the Wise County drug task force and was the lead investigator in the Ricky Lee
Green serial killer case. He also served as jail administrator, constable and
criminal investigator.
Doug was a cattle rancher and a security coordinator for Hanson, Martin Marietta
and TXI.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Sherry Lynn Dale.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years; daughters Kim Evans and husband, Jay, of
Lake Bridgeport and Keilly Johnson and husband, Rex, of Chico; grandchildren
Kristyl Evans, Jason Evans, Haley Evans, Mason Evans and Ethyn Johnson;
great-grandchildren Brilee, Makenna and Kinley; sister Dana Whitehead Riggs of
Dallas; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and
friends.
Wilds,
Pauline | 1922-2016
Published Saturday, July 30, 2016
Pauline Wilds, 94, of Bridgeport, died Monday, July 25, 2016, in Bridgeport.
Graveside service is 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport with the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating. Burial will follow at
Pleasant Grove No. 1 Cemetery in Decatur.
Pauline was born Feb. 6, 1922, in Wichita Falls to William and Callie (Freshour)
Bridges. She married Jarvis Sherwood Wilds May 21, 1962, in Winnemucca, Nev. She
was a retired waitress and homemaker.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; five sisters; and
five brothers.
She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Etter of Orange County, Calif.; son
Jerry Ransom and wife, Linda, of Decatur; grandchildren Brian, Brad and Carrie;
six great-grandchildren; and other family members and friends.
Wiley,
Bobbie J. | 1949-2016
Published Saturday, January 16,
2016
Bobbie J. Wiley, 66, of Chico, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, in Chico.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Crafton Baptist Church with the
Rev. Tom Merritt officiating. Burial will follow at Crafton Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Neil Sigsbee, Wesley Sigsbee, B.J. Nerf, Bill Shytle, Leon Moody
and Dale Moody.
Honorary pallbearers are James Moody, Jay Throckmorten and Dustin Bell.
Bobbie was born Dec. 29, 1949, in Bridgeport to Jay N. and Alta Elizabeth
(Hodge) Wiley. She was a member of the Chico chapter of The Order of the Eastern
Star. Bobbie was a corrections officer and member of the Crafton Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Mike Shipp and wife, Brandy, of Madison, Ind., and
John Shipp of Bowie; grandson Jackson Ty Shipp; sister Illona Sigsbee of Bowie;
nephew Neil Sigsbee and wife, Mary, of Denton; niece Melissa Bell of Bowie; and
other family members and friends.
Wilhoit,
Calvin ‘Doodles’ | 1958-2016
Published Saturday, August 6, 2016
Calvin “Doodles” Wilhoit, 58, of Bridgeport, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, in
Bridgeport.
Funeral was Aug. 5 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with the Rev. Glen
Connell officiating. Burial followed at Willow Point Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Buddy Harris, Monty Roberts, Gary Emmert, MC Reed, Mike
Masterson and William Vanadore.
Honorary pallbearers were Ernie Pinson and Marcus Eubanks.
Doodles was born Feb. 26, 1958, in Jacksboro to Bobby and Barbara (Workman)
Wilhoit. He married Vickie Eubanks Dec. 5, 1997, in Decatur. Doodles was a
drilling consultant. He was a member of Balsora Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his dad; and grandparents Calvin and Ester Workman
and Roy and Ruth Wilhoit.
Calvin is survived by his wife of 18 years; sons Dustin Reed and wife, Taylor,
Matthew Reed and wife, Samantha, Austin Reed and wife, Rachelle, Skylar Wilhoit
and wife, Brittany, and Mike Holland and wife, Lisa, all of Bridgeport; daughter
Caitlin Wilhoit and fianc , Kade Erwin, of Denton; and grandchildren Rendyn,
Aurora, Beckham, Sammie, Gianna and Priscilla.
He is also survived by his mom, Barbara Workman Wilhoit Peel and husband,
Kenneth “Pops,” of Bridgeport; brothers Jimmy Wilhoit and wife, Julee, of
Bridgeport, Terry Peel and wife, Mary, of Keller and Mike Peel and wife, Tawana,
of Lindale; sisters Carolyn K. Watkins and husband, Delton, of Mineral Wells,
Sherry Spinks and husband, Richard, of Bridgeport and Connie Rye and husband,
Terry, of Bridgeport; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family
members and friends.
Williams,
Betty Jo | 1923-2016
Published Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Betty Jo Williams, 93, of White Settlement, died Sunday, May 22, 2016, in White
Settlement.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at the Childress Cemetery in
Childress with the Rev. Jim Taylor officiating.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Betty was born Feb. 1, 1923, in Crafton to Thomas B. and Mattie Mae (Warden)
Stack. In her later years, she lived in the Fort Worth area, but for many years
she lived in Bridgeport. She held numerous jobs over the years, including work
at Justin Boots and as a cafeteria aide at the old Bridgeport hospital and
elementary school.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Watauga and enjoyed
crafting and gardening. Betty married Glen Eugene Williams Dec. 24, 1941, in
Altus, Okla.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; five brothers; and two
sisters.
Betty is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Williams,
Beverly Jean | 1973-2016
Published Wednesday, February 10,
2016
Beverly Jean Williams, 42, of Chico, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at home.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport
with the Rev. James Varnadore officiating.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Beverly was born March 2, 1973, in Lafayette, La., to Shirley Ruth (Gibbens) and
Randy Glenn Baker. She married James Michael Williams Sept. 13, 1996. She was a
mother, artist, carpenter, musician and master of the unconventional with an
unquenchable thirst for knowledge on limitless subjects.
She enjoyed metal and woodworks, anything artistic and creative, making and
playing music and inspiring free thinking.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents Gerald and Juanita
Gibbens and Edith and Elston Baker; grandmother-in-law Joann Jackson; uncle Al
Stones; nephew Michael Baker; great-grandparents Ray and Allie Stephens, Louie
Baker, Suzie Baker Brown and Maddie Hess.
Beverly is survived by her husband of 19 years; sons Sabian James Williams and
Jeremy Lee Williams; daughters Jade Colette Jaramillo and Jamey Lynnette Miller;
brother Sean Leigh Baker; sisters Carol Annette Vogeler, Cheryl Lynn Martini and
Jennifer Lea Baker; and grandchildren Kimber Jaramillo, Roselyn Jaramillo,
Haydyn Miller and Gracelynn Williams.
Williams,
Cole Royce | 2016
Published Wednesday, April 13,
2016
Cole Royce Williams, infant son of Jessica Watkins and Jeremy Williams of
Paradise, died Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Fort Worth.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in
Boyd with the Revs. Erik Vann and Troy Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow at
Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Honorary pallbearers are Marcus Watkins, Matthew Watkins, Wayne Perryman, Royce
Williams, Randy Watkins and Kyle Perryman.
Cole was born April 5, 2016, in Fort Worth.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Wanda C. Williams;
great-uncle Devin Williams; and aunt April Michelle Pittman.
Cole is survived by his parents; sisters Brooklyn Williams of Paradise and Afton
Williams of Fort Worth; grandparents Kim Williams of Paradise, Wayne Perryman of
Boyd and Michelle Pittman of Rhome; great-grandparents Royce Williams of
Paradise and Randy and Sharon Watkins of Rogers; aunts Sarah Blanchard and
husband, Kyle, of Virginia Beach, Va., Cody Jackson and husband, David, of Boyd,
Sarah Wages and husband, David, of Tulsa, Okla., and Mindy Pittman of Rhome; and
uncle Kyle Perryman of Paradise.
Williams,
Donald Lee ‘Donnie’ | 1945-2016
Published Saturday, February 20,
2016
Donald “Donnie” Lee Williams, 70, of Irving died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in
Irving.
No service is scheduled.
Donnie was born March 17, 1945, in Decatur to Noel Williams and Gene (McDonald)
Williams. He was a great man who never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Williams; sons Loydd Williams and wife,
Bridget, of Bridgeport and Noel Williams and wife, Jacque, of Iowa; daughters
Laurie Reding and husband, Rick, of Pauls Valley, Okla., Deanna Williams of
Irving, Donell Maddox and husband, Brandon, of Carrollton and Lisa Dunn and
husband, Blake, of Justin; sister Lanie Williams-Luker-Wright; and grandchildren
JC Williams, Hadley, Harvard-Peyton, Hayden, Hesson, Rylee Williams, Reagan
King, Brock Reding, Jake Reding, Lillian Reding, Norah Maddox and Charlie
Maddox.
Williams,
Velma Pauline | 1925-2016
Published Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Velma Pauline Williams, 90, of Paradise, died Monday, July 4, 2016, in Decatur.
Memorial service is 11 a.m., Saturday, July 9, at the Paradise Church of Christ
with the Rev. Sam Starr officiating.
Pauline was born Nov. 24, 1925, in Wingate to Theodore and Viola (Buckalou)
Swinney. She was a longtime member of the Paradise Church of Christ, and she
enjoyed playing bingo and traveling. Before retirement, Pauline worked in hotel
management.
She was preceded in death by husband Seabird Earnest Tucker; her parents; and
son Earnest Dale Tucker.
She is survived by her daughter Janice Sanders and husband, Earl; brother James
Swinney and wife, Faye; grandchildren Joe Tucker and wife, Misty, Cole Tucker
and wife, Ronda, David Tucker and wife, Angela, Michael Tucker and Blake Tucker
and wife, Traci; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Senior Care in Bridgeport.
Williams,
Waymon David | 1944-2016
Published Saturday, December 24,
2016
Waymon David Williams, 72, of Decatur died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. He died
from complications of Alzheimer’s.
Memorial service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at The River Church in Decatur.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Waymon was born March 18, 1944, in San Angelo to John D. and Ethel Williams. He
enjoyed a rich childhood in Wickett with cherished friends and beloved cousins.
He attended the First Baptist Church there and often led the song service.
Waymon graduated from Monahans High School, where he sang in a barber shop
quartet and played in the band.
He received a Master’s in Business Admininstration from the University of
North Texas in accounting and became a certified public accountant and real
estate developer, building restaurants for Steak and Ale, Chi Chi’s and
Outback Steakhouse. His career led him and his family to Dallas, Tyler, Round
Rock, Louisville, Ky., Norman, Okla., and back to Texas.
Waymon enjoyed family trips fishing, camping and hunting. He also enjoyed
spending time with his family at home, family reunions and making and keeping
friends. He served as a deacon in the early days of Prestonwood Baptist Church
in Dallas, and he spent his life wanting to lead others to Jesus.
Waymon and Judy had attended The River Church since moving to Decatur in 2004.
After an illness, he lived at Senior Care in Decatur, under the care of many
loving medical professionals.
Waymon was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Dwain.
He is survived by his wife, Judy, of 51 years; son Kenneth Williams of Redding,
Calif.; daughter-in-law Tiffany; daughter Tina Clark of Frisco; son-in-law Matt;
grandchildren Garrett, Austin, Hudson, Macey, Cooper, Knox and Sutton; and other
family and friends.
Wilson,
Jimmy ‘Bird Dog’ | 1943-2016
Published Wednesday, October 26,
2016
Jimmy “Bird Dog” Wilson, 73, of Boyd, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, in
Decatur.
Graveside service is 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Boyd Cemetery with the Rev.
Alan Six officiating.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
Jimmy was born Jan. 11, 1943, in Decatur to Clarence and Cathafay (Harrison)
Wilson. He married Shirley Houser Aug. 6, 1961, in Newark. Jimmy retired from GM
after 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant son Randy Brent Wilson.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years; sons Eric Wilson and wife, Kelly, of
Bryson and Robbie Wilson and wife, Mary, of Boyd; grandchildren Kamron Lingor
and wife, Katie, of Dumas and Kiley Wilson of Bryson; great-grandchildren Blaise
and Brooks Lingor; sisters LaRee Franke and husband, John, of Dallas and Diane
Nadolsky and husband, Nicholas, of Garland; and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Wilson,
Rosa Lee | 1934-2016
Published Wednesday, August 31,
2016
Rosa Lee Wilson, 82, of Decatur, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in Decatur.
Graveside is 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at Sycamore Cemetery with Gerre Joiner
officiating.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Rosa was born April 15, 1934, in Hawthorn, Okla., to Jake and Dora (Bennett)
Johnson. She married Gaylen Wilson in 1976 in Glen Rose. Rosa retired from
hairdressing after 40 years. She was one of 10 children. Her sisters were Mary,
Violet, Eva, Myrtle, Helen and Linda and her brothers were Jerry, James and
Charles.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sons, Ted Wilson and Ricky
Wilson.
Rosa is survived by her husband of 40 years; sons Dennis Wilson and wife,
Connie, of Greenwood and Robert Wilson of Greenwood; daughter Shirley Russell
Dean and husband, Jeff, of Wichita Falls; stepdaughters Joy Malone of Greenwood,
Gay Cole of Greenwood and Lynn Shirley and husband, Ron, of Decatur; 22
grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Windsor,
Beverly Allison | 1948-2016
Published Saturday, June 4, 2016
Beverly Allison Windsor, 67, of Justin, died Thursday, May 19, 2016, at home.
Memorial service is 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Justin United Methodist Church.
Beverly was born Nov. 3, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to Bruce Barclay and Wanda
Barclay. She married Morgan Windsor Dec. 18, 1992, in Love County, Okla.
Beverly was a dedicated police dispatcher for the city of Grapevine, an
invaluable member of the Justin Volunteer Fire Department, an active member of
the Justin United Methodist Church, a Registered Nurse, friend, a devoted,
loving wife and a loving, caring mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Beverly is survived by her husband; sons Jay Christopher Allison of Justin and
Ryan Allison; daughters Shannon Stanford of Belfast, Ireland, and Katy Martinez
of San Antonio; stepmother Sarah Barclay; sister Karen Barclay of Tupelo, Miss;
and brothers Bill Monroe of Helena, Mont., and J.W. Butchofsky of Albuquerque,
N.M.
Memorial donations may be made to the Justin VFD, P.O. Box 613, Justin, TX
76247.
Winter,
William Edgar ‘Bill’, Jr. | 1949-2016
Published Wednesday, November 9,
2016
William “Bill” Edgar Winter Jr., 67, of Lindsay, died Friday Nov. 4, 2016,
in Lindsay.
Memorial service was Nov. 8 at Whaley United Methodist Church in Gainesville
with the Rev. Jerry Jones officiating.
Bill was born March 28, 1949, in Denison to William Edgar Winter Sr. and Helen
Mary (Horn) Winter. He was one of three children. He was a 1967 graduate of
Denison High School, who later attended Austin College, where he played
football. Bill worked in the aggregate business for almost 40 years, eventually
becoming senior vice president of production for an international corporation.
Bill’s hobbies included golf, fishing, hunting, tooling around on the farm and
more fishing. He loved an early morning on the lake where it was dark, serene
and peaceful. Having lived in Gainesville since 1985, Bill was a big contributor
to the community, participating on the Zoo Board as well as the Boys and Girls
Club Board. He was an active member at Whaley United Methodist Church, having
served in many roles, including Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) host parent
with Linda Winter while their two daughters were in school. Bill was a kind and
caring man, who loved his family fiercely.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Charlotte; daughters Kimberly Winter and
her husband, Jason Pressley, and Kassandra Winter Carnley and her husband,
Billy; sons Jeffrey Sicking and his wife, Jessica, and Justin Sicking and his
wife, Diana; grandchildren Katherine Grace and Norah Elisabeth Ruebel, Emalee,
Natalee and Jackson Pressley, Addyson Claire Carnley, William Stone and Skylar
Ann Sicking and Jordan Lee and Dylan Michael Porter.
He is also survived by sisters Betty Stallings and Carolyn Stanphill.
Memorial donations may be made to the Boys and Girls Club or Whaley United
Methodist Church of Gainesville.
Wirtz,
Mark Allen | 1953-2016
Published Saturday, June 4, 2016
Mark Allen Wirtz, 63, of Decatur, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016.
Mr. Wirtz was born April 29, 1953, in Long Beach, Calif., to Douglas and Lois
(Wells) Wirtz. He was a security officer for computer manufacturing.
He is survived by his wife, Janeen Roberts; daughter Christina Hickson; mother
Lois Wirtz; sister Jenette Wirtz; five grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Wolfe,
James Herman | 1930-2016
Published Wednesday, September 21,
2016
James Herman “Herman” (J.H.) Wolfe, 86, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Lucas Funeral Home in Keller. Burial
will follow at Aurora Cemetery in Aurora.
Visitation is 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Herman was born Jan. 31, 1930, in Boyd to Homer Alexander and Della Emmaline
Gaston Wolfe. Growing up, he had one sister, five half-sisters and one
half-brother.
He married the love of his life, Nina Vernice Thackerson, Nov. 5, 1949, in Fort
Worth. They eventually settled in Newark and had four strong boys: James Anthony
“Tony” Wolfe; Wesley Kelvin Wolfe; Troy Glen Wolfe; and Roger Gene Wolfe.
They had 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and several folks who adopted
Herman and Nina as their parental figures, mentors, grandparents and role
models, all of whom are special to them.
Herman was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church of Boyd. He was also a
retired Fort Worth police officer where he served for 30 years, 13 of which were
on vice squad, and he was officer of the year 2nd Platoon in 1981. During this
time, he also worked 25 years as a part-time security guard for Central Freight
Lines.
Retirement proved too slow for Herman so he then served four years as a bailiff
for the city of Fort Worth and then eight more years as a bailiff for the
Tarrant County court system.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Wolfe Parkey and her husband,
Robert Olan; brother Ronnie Vess; son Wesley Wolfe; and great-grandson Josiah
DeWolfe.
Herman is survived by his wife of 66 years; sisters Barbara Hightower, Joyce
Inman, Margie Inman, Suzanne Lowe and Doris Jolly; son Tony Wolfe and wife,
Carolyn; Troy Wolfe and wife, Michelle; Roger Wolfe and wife, Donna, of Newark;
daughter-in-law Arlene Ashmore Wolfe; and nephew Lonnie Van Schuyver and wife,
Doll.
He’s also survived by grandchildren James Anthony Wolfe Jr., Brandie Rochelle
Wolfe, Christopher Kevin Wolfe, Debra Nicole Wolfe Nesbitt and husband, J.D.,
Johnathan Caleb Wolfe, Leslie Michelle Wolfe Stacey and husband, Joshua, Lauryn
Suzanne Wolfe Amador, Jenniffer Michelle Wolfe DeWolfe and husband, Todd, Ethan
Augustus Gray Wolfe and wife, Allissa, and Morgan Lene Wolfe; 18
great-grandchildren; and several other loving great-nieces and nephews, family
members and friends.
Womack,
Michael G. | 1959-2016
Published Saturday, February 6,
2016
Michael G. Womack, 56, of Ruston, La., died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at Willis
Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, La.
Service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New
Braunfels. Burial is 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Boonsville Cemetery in
Boonsville.
Michael was born Nov. 30, 1959, in Bridgeport to Nedra and Donnie Womack. Mike
attended New Braunfels High School and graduated in 1978. He was a member of the
Cathedral of Praise Church in Ruston and had been a district manager for Center
Point Energy in the Louisiana area since 2002. Michael worked for Center Point
for more than 30 years.
Mike loved people, never met a stranger, loved his children and grandchildren
and most everyone he ever met. He loved to go dove hunting, listen to music and
perform charity work. Mike was the coordinator and president of the March of
Dimes in Louisiana and was also on its state board. He was a member of the
Ruston Chamber of Commerce. Michael helped other people as much as possible.
He is survived by his children, Kristi Balser and husband, Bryan, of Marion and
their children, Hunter and Hayden Balser, Lindsay Morton and husband, Jason, of
Simms and their children, Wyatt and Jaicee and Colton Womack of Atlanta; the
mother of Mike’s children and still friend, Kelly Smith of Longview; mother
Nedra Womack of New Braunfels; and brother Ron Womack and wife, Romana, of New
Braunfels.
Woods,
Lilly | 1959-2016
Published Saturday, February 6, 2016
Lilly Woods, 56, of Chico, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, in Decatur.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Lilly was born Aug. 30, 1959, in Waxahachie to John Ira Carr. She married Mark
Woods on March 15, 2003, in Chico. Lilly was a truck driver for M & L
Transportation.
She is survived by her loving husband, Mark Woods of Chico; grandchildren Blake
Martin, Dakota Woods and Makayla Martin; and numerous nieces, nephews and
friends.
Worlow,
Nellie Mae | 1923-2016
Published Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Nellie Mae Worlow, 92, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Decatur.
Graveside service was May 3 at Paradise Cemetery with the Rev. Gabe Rangel
officiating.
Nellie was born Dec. 4, 1923, in Alvarado to Samuel and Essie Mae (Strickland)
Gibson. She married Hubert Worlow Aug. 22, 1942. Nellie was a dairy farmer for
35 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother Doyle Gibson; and
sisters Louise Plexico, Ruby Betts and Ruth Halcomb.
Nellie is survived by her sons Wayne Worlow and wife, Glenda, of Paradise, Gary
Worlow and wife, Pam, of Bridgeport and Kenny Worlow of Paradise; grandchildren
Shelley, Wes, Derek, Todd, Chase and Brandy; 13 great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Wright,
Ann | 1958-2016
Published Saturday, June 18, 2016
Ann Wright, 58, of Rhome, died Monday, June 13, 2016, in Decatur.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery in
Colleyville with Dr. Brady Blevins officiating.
Honorary pallbearers are Johnnie Byrd, Robert Byrd, Sammy Carr, Hayden Carr,
Butch Wright, Chuck Brown and Larry Justiss.
Ann was born Feb. 14, 1958, in Forth Worth to Johnnie and Neva (Howell) Byrd.
She married Steve Wright July 16, 2011, at the Boys Ranch in Bedford. Ann worked
as a hairstylist and barber.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother Jerry Byrd.
Ann is survived by her husband of almost five years, Steve Wright, of Rhome;
daughters Lisa Burgess of North Richland Hills and Michelle Bernhardt and
husband, Richard, of Fort Worth; brother Reggie Byrd and wife, Janet, of Aurora;
and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Yant,
Ozolo Faye | 1933-2016
Published Saturday, September 17,
2016
Ozolo Faye Yant, 83, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, in Antlers, Okla.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Burkhart Funeral Service of Antlers,
715 East Main St., with the Rev. Colby Bryant officiating.
Faye was born July 7, 1933, in Tucson, Ariz., to William and Marie Smith. Faye
married James Hudson at age 17. Together they had four children: Jodene, Steven,
Cheryl and Paul.
In her younger years, Faye loved being outdoors, camping and playing softball.
At 24 Faye accepted Jesus and was baptized at Wyatt Drive Baptist Church in
White Settlement.
She married Oliver Yant April 19, 1980, and they moved to Moyers, Okla., where
they spent 32 years happily married.
Faye was preceded in death by her parents; husband James Hudson; sons Steven
Hudson and Paul Hudson; and husband Oliver Yant.
She is survived by her daughters, Jodene Sanderson of Springtown and Cheryl
Parker of Moyers, Okla.; stepsons Corky and Donnie Yant; brother Russell Smith;
grandchildren Melody Derrington of Fort Worth, Jeffrey Sanderson of Springtown,
James Allen Hudson of Paradise, Deana Luevanos of Paradise and Christopher
Parker of Soper, Okla.; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives
and friends.
Young,
Gwynella Frazier | 1942-2016
Published Saturday, September 24,
2016
Gwynella Frazier Young, 74, of Bells, formerly of Paradise, died Tuesday,
Sept.20, 2016, in Sherman.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Paradise Cemetery.
Gwynella was born April 26, 1942, in Abilene to Willis Virgil and Ola Belle
(McAfee) Frazier. She graduated from Paradise High School.
She married Plez Douglas Young Jan. 13, 2001, in Decatur and was a machinist for
Poco Graphite for more than 20 years.
Gwynella was preceded in death by her parents; and grandsons Lynn and Travis
Coomer.
She is survived by her husband; sons Wayne Coomer of Jacksboro and Geary Coomer
and wife, Shelley, of Duncanville; stepsons Mike Young and wife, Marie, of
Justin, Robert Young and wife, Angela, of Waco and Brian Young and wife Amber of
Whitesboro; brothers Guy Frazier and wife, Gwyn, of Stratford, Okla., and James
Frazier and wife, Elizabeth, of Cundiff; sisters Betty Jones of Savor and
Jannette Campbell of Bells; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Young,
Liz | 1940-2016
Published Saturday, September 24,
2016
Liz Young, 76, of Fort Worth, formerly of Decatur, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016,
in Fort Worth.
Memorial service was Friday at Decatur Church of Christ with Rick Ross
officiating.
Liz was born March 1, 1940, in Brownfield to Barney H. and Salomae Steen Holgate.
Liz attended Lubbock High School, Texas Tech University and the University of
North Texas. She enjoyed teaching school and music for more than 20 years,
working with the family business, teaching Bible classes and singing for
weddings and funerals.
Liz enjoyed all her time spent with her children and families.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her daughter, Ginny Young of Fort Worth; son Cary Young and
wife, Jonna, of Decatur; grandchildren Jeremy Young and wife, Jenna, of College
Station, Jason Young and wife, Sabrina, of Fort Worth, Miranda Wright of Fort
Worth, Sutton Young of Sacramento, Calif., Chandler Young and Hadden Young of
Decatur; great-grandchildren Jalyn, Jackson and Jarren, all of College Station;
brothers Stanley Holgate of Fayetteville, N.C., and Forrest Holgate of Grand
Junction, Colo.; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association
or Community Hospice of Texas.
Young,
Nelda Grace | 1933-2016
Published Saturday, May 14, 2016
Nelda Grace Young, 83, of Pilot Point, died Thursday, May 12, 2016, in Pilot
Point.
Funeral is 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Sycamore Baptist Church with the Revs.
Gary Dimmit and Casey Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Sycamore
Cemetery.
Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in
Decatur.
Pallbearers are Gary Caraway, James Maples, Trent Young, Trey Young, Chris Cain
and Kent Cain.
Nelda was born March 9, 1933, in Quitman to John and Maurine (McIntush) Ramey.
She married Allen Ray Young March 4, 1954, in Decatur. Nelda retired from
Decatur Independent School District as an administrator and school teacher after
45 years. She was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church in Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and her sister, Sue Ryan.
Nelda is survived by her nephews, Fred Maples and wife, Trumanell, of Decatur,
Tommy Young and wife, Christy, of Garland, John Young and wife, Jennifer, of
Fort Worth and Britt Ryan; nieces Barbara Simpson and husband, Ken, of
Arlington, Nora Faye Cain and husband, Johnny, of Decatur, Barbeth Van Baush and
husband, Dave, of Atlanta, Ga., Charlotte Smith of Atlanta, Vanessa Ryan and Kim
Ryan; and numerous cousins and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Decatur Education Foundation or Sycamore
Baptist Church.
Zarauskas, Francis Valentine ‘Frank’, Jr. |
1946-2016
Published Saturday, May 7, 2016
Francis “Frank” Valentine Zarauskas Jr., 69, of Decatur, died Monday, May 2,
2016, in Decatur.
No services are scheduled at this time. A barbecue and gathering will be held in
the near future to celebrate his wonderful, giving life.
Frank was born July 18, 1946, in Union, N.J., to Francis Sr. and Anna (Mazur)
Zarauskas. He was united by common-law with Sharlene LaBott Mitchell June 18,
2005, at the United Methodist Church in Boyd. He retired as an oil field worker
after more than 30 years
Frank never met a stranger. In his younger days, he ran 26-mile races. He always
had a big smile and enjoyed good conversation. Frank’s Original Rocket Fuel
Organic Fertilizer was his primary passion, and it is being sold all over the
United States.
He raised fish all his life, and he bragged to everyone that his young, teenage
daughter, Tracy, hand-drew his now famous fish logo. He owned Frank’s
Aquaponics Farm, raising food and fish by the cycle of water. He held classes
for individuals and also for many school children, and his aquaponics system is
in Dunbar and Bowie schools, as well as many individual farms.
He loved having big barbecues at his farm for lots of people.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Consuela Zarauskas.
He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Shawn Mitchell of Decatur; son Frank
Zarauskas III and wife, Amber, of San Angelo; daughter Tracy Allen and husband,
Donnie, of Coleman; grandchildren Ericka, Daulton, Miami, Denton, Zaylee and
Kylee; great-grandchildren Emery and Carson; stepson William Whitehead of
Pittsburgh; and brother Andrew Zarauskas of Union, N.J.