Wise County Messenger Obituaries2007

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The following obituaries are in alphabetical order by last name.

Hall, Kenneth W.1965-2007Service for Kenneth W. Hall, 42, of Decatur, was to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Coker-Hawkins Chapel. The Rev. Gerre Joiner and Rev. Kent Watson were to officiate. Burial was to beat Claude Cemetery in Claude on Thursday, Sept. 27.Hall died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Decatur.Born July 7, 1965, in Decatur, to Elmer D. and Patsy Loren Cummins Hall, he married KelleyDenice Davidson Aug. 1, 1999. He was a mechanic.He is survived by his wife; a son, Kolby Hall, of Decatur; two daughters, Kelsey Hall of Decaturand MacKensey Davidson of Ponder; a brother, Mark Hall and wife, Chris, of Canyon; mother, PatSimons and husband, Jim, of Claude; nieces, McKinsey and Kayla Hall of Canyon.Published Thursday, September 27, 2007Hamm, W.A. ‘Bill’1923-2007Graveside service for W.A. “Bill” Hamm, 84, of Decatur will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, atRosston Cemetery in Era. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Coker-Hawkins FuneralHome.Hamm died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Decatur.Born July 1, 1923, in Estelle to Robert Edgar and Ara Maybelle Hamm, he was a retired courtreporter.He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, October 28, 2007Hardy, Dayle Weston1975-2007Funeral for Dayle Weston Hardy, 31, of Plano and formerly of Wise County will be at 11 a.m.Thursday, July 12, at Prestonwood Baptist Church, located at 6801 W. Park Boulevard in Plano.Bill Paxton will officiate. Burial will follow at Boyd Cemetery.Visitation was to be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home,located at 2525 Central Expressway North in Allen. An online registry is available at the Web sitewww.tjmfuneral.com.Hardy died Saturday, July 7, 2007, in Dallas.Born July 16, 1975, in Fort Worth to Dayle Lewis and Nancy Gwen (Pope) Hardy, he was a 1993graduate of Boyd High School and attended Texas A&M University. He married Ashlee DawnCate on June 17, 2000, in Mansfield.He began his law enforcement career with the Wise County Sheriff Department. He transferred to

the Plano Police Department where he served in the motorcycle section of the traffic unit. He alsoserved as captain of the Howe Volunteer Fire Department.He was preceded in death by his mother.He is survived by his wife, Ashlee; two daughters, Cora Elizabeth and Caitlyn Jewel; his parents,Dayle and Sandy Hardy of Decatur; a sister, Leslie Maynard of Springtown; and two grandmothers,Cora Maxine Hardy of Fort Worth and Geraldine Barnes of Mansfield.Memorials may be made to the Plano Police Association Charities, P.O. Box 861956, Plano, Texas75086-1956.Published Thursday, July 12, 2007Harris, Steven Lawrence1947-2007Memorial for Steven Lawrence Harris, 59, of Boyd was Jan. 28 at the Faith Baptist Church inNewark with the Rev. Marlin Wisener officiating.Harris died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, in Fort Worth.Born Dec. 22, 1947, to John Oscar and Edna Mae Harris in Grayburg, he was a truck driver and amember of the Faith Baptist Church in Newark.He was preceded in death by two brothers.He is survived by his wife, Viola Harris of Boyd; a son, Bobby Gorman and wife, Amanda, ofAzle; three daughters, Ann Shannon and husband, Nathan, of Victoria, Marcy Kocsardy andhusband, Atilla, of Tulsa, Okla., and Melonie Varnell and husband, Clifford, of Shawnee, Okla.;nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers; and four sisters.Published Thursday, February 1, 2007Harshman, Lillian Ruth1956-2007A memorial service for Lillian Ruth Harshman, 51, of Paradise, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.5, at the Church of the Living God in Cottondale.Harshman died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, at the Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth.She was born June 7, 1956, in Ithaca, N.Y.She is survived by her mother, Lillian White; a son, Erik; two daughters, Elizabeth and Jennifer; abrother, Bobby; a sister, Loraine; and two grandchildren.Published Thursday, October 4, 2007Harvick-Phillips, Bernice1915-2007Funeral for Bernice “Becie” Harvick-Phillips, 92, of Bridgeport, was Oct. 12 at Hawkins FuneralChapel with David Burrows officiating. Burial was at East Bridgeport Cemetery.Phillips died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, in Decatur.Born Aug. 7, 1915, in Chico, to Gayle and Annie McDaniel Wood, she was a lifetime resident ofBridgeport and a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Bridgeport. She was also a member ofthe Esther Sunday school class and the Bridgeport Senior Citizens.Bernice was preceded in death by two husbands, James W. Harvick and C.D. Phillips; two sisters,Methel Meek and Opal Petty; and two brothers, Charles and Dalton Wood.She is survived by her son, Lynwood Harvick and wife, Karen, of Bridgeport; grandson, JasonHarvick and wife, Dena, of Bridgeport; granddaughters, Jayme Harvick and fiancé, Jason Evans, ofFort Worth and Kasey Lynn Walraven of Bridgeport.

Pallbearers were G.B. Funk, Robert Meek, Mark Cantrell, Cal Bayley, Trevor Meek and ChrisFunk.Published Sunday, October 14, 2007Hatley, Dillard Lee1923-2007Graveside service for Dillard Lee Hatley, 84, of Boyd was Friday, July 20, at Boyd Cemetery withthe Rev. Darryl Hatley officiating.Hatley died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in Boyd.Born May 19, 1923, in Boyd to John Riley and Lizzie (North) Hatley, he served in the U.S. Armyduring World War II and was a retired bricklayer.He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Lee (Lankford) Hatley and a sister, Mildred Vess.He is survived by five daughters, Judy Greer, Linda Carson of Lawton, Okla., and Nancy Hays,Melissa Hays and Anita Hays, all of Boyd; five sons, David Hatley, Alvin Hatley, Tim Hatley andRobert Hatley and wife, Martha, all of Boyd and Buddy Hatley of Azle; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Willie and Darryl Hatley; and a sister, Faye Burchfield.Pallbearers were R.J. Hays, John Hatley, Joshua Hays, Larry McCormick, Ken Christian, HeathRoe, Jason Hays and Keith Hulsey.Published Sunday, July 22, 2007Hatley, Louise1931-2007Graveside service for Louise Hatley, 75, of Boyd was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, atParadise Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Arrington officiating.Hatley died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born August 6, 1931, in Ashville, N.C., to Robert and Nancy (Reed) Lankford, she was ahomemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Boyd.She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hatley; six brothers, Bud, Louis, Bobby, Joe,Arnold and Vernon Lankford; and a sister, Wilma Hatley.She is survived by a son, Jonathan Woods and wife, Bonnie, of Alvarado; a grandson, MartyWoods and wife, Kristen, of Azle; four great-grandchildren, Autumn, Marcie, Samantha andJonathan; two brothers, Art and Ronald Lankford; and a sister, Martha Brown.Published Sunday, July 1, 2007Haun, Arlis Daniel1916-2007Funeral for Arlis Daniel Haun, 91, of Weatherford was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at DentonFuneral Home chapel in Denton. Burial was to follow at Justin Cemetery in Justin. Visitation wasto be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.Haun died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 in Weatherford.Born in Frisco, on April 2, 1916, he married Johnnie Ruth Pennington on May 13, 1939. The Haunsmade their home in Rhome for almost 50 years. He worked at Burris Mills and owned HaunPlumbing and Electric Company in Rhome. He moved to Weatherford in 1991.Haun was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rhome until 1991 and was a charter member ofthe Fairview Community Club. He was an active member of the church and a Sunday schoolteacher. When he moved to Weatherford, he joined the First Baptist Church there.Arlis was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers, and a sister.

He is survived by a daughter, Dixie Henson and husband, Kenneth; a grandson, Danny Henson andwife, Kalynne; and two great-grandsons, Kale and Keaton Henson.The family requests donations to be made to Boy Scout Troop 75 in Weatherford by calling (817)613-9702, St. Jude’s Hospital, Alpha-Omega Hospice or the charity of choice.Published Sunday, October 28, 2007Hebisen, Ray Oscar1920-2007A private service was held for Ray Oscar Hebisen, 86, of Paradise. Burial was at CottondaleCemetery. The Rev. Craig Erb officiated.Hebisen died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, in Decatur.Born May 5, 1920, in Wichita Falls, he was retired from the military. He served with the U.S.Army during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a longtime caretaker ofCottondale Cemetery.He was preceded in death by his wife, Vesta May (Coffman) Hebisen.He is survived by his companion, Ruby Farley of Decatur, and two sisters-in-law, Reba Drennan ofFort Worth and Frances Nesmith of Wichita Falls.Published Sunday, April 8, 2007Heithecker, Sherry Lynn1962-2007Graveside service for Sherry Lynn Heithecker, 45, of Decatur was Nov. 20 at Pleasant GroveCemetery No. 1 in Bridgeport.Heithecker died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at her home in Decatur.Born Nov. 4, 1962, in Lawton, Okla., to James Raney and Nancy Morgan, she was a homemaker.She is survived by her husband, Kirk Heithecker of Decatur; a son, Brenton Cook of Texarkana,Ark.; a daughter, Nichole Cook of Lubbock; and father, James Raney of Arkansas.Pallbearers were Kirk Heithecker, Greg Pannell, Nicholas Pannell and Brenton Cook.Published Thursday, November 22, 2007Hensley, Riley James2007Private funeral services were planned for Riley James Hensley, the infant son of Blake and HeatherHensley of Denton.Riley died Oct. 24, 2007, in Decatur. He was born the same day in Decatur.He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Melvin and Jana Hensley of Odessa, Gail Matthews ofAlvord and Rusty Matthews of Alabama; great-grandparents, Jane and James Colburn of Quitman,Casey O’Bannion of Alvord and Jewell Homes of Aubrey; many aunts, uncles and cousins.Published Sunday, November 4, 2007Hesteande, Casie Jane2007Casie Jane Hesteande, an infant, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, in Decatur. A private service washeld.Hesteande was born Sept. 11, 2007, to Cody Shay Hesteande and Tracy Marie Webb, both of Azle.Survivors include her parents; grandparents Christy Webb, James Webb, Donna Hesteande, Rusty

Hesteande all of Azle; and great grandparents Evelyn Medlin and Jo Reed, both of Azle.Published Sunday, September 16, 2007Hickey, Jeanne C.1922-2007Graveside service for Jeanne C. Hickey, 84, of Bridgeport was April 10 at Woodland Cemetery inParis. The Rev. James McLeod officiated.Hickey died Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born Aug. 29, 1922, in Bradford, Penn., to Frank and Mildred Cristman Ludwig, she was a retiredpayroll clerk for the U.S. Navy in Port Hueneme, Calif.She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William “Bill” Hickey; a brother, JackLudwig; and two sisters, Barbara Stevens and Shirley Dahl.She is survived by a brother, Dick Ludwig and wife, Diana, of Oxnard, Calif.Published Thursday, April 12, 2007Hicks, Carmeletta ‘Tootsie’ O.1958-2007Funeral for Carmeletta “Tootsie” O. Hicks, 49, of Decatur, was to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.21, at Calvary Baptist Church in Bowie, with the Rev. Mike Henson officiating. Interment was tobe at Salona Cemetery.Hicks died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, in Houston.Born March 20, 1958, to Coy and Lola Gwin Wadsworth in Bowie, she married Paul Hicks Dec.30, 1978, at Central Baptist Church in Bowie. She graduated from Bowie High School and was ahomemaker.She was preceded in death by her sister, Janelle Roberts.She is survived by her husband, Paul, of Decatur; sons, Jesse Hicks of Decatur and Jeremy Hicks ofDenton; brothers, Jimmy Wadsworth and Joe Wadsworth of Bowie; sisters, Sue Ann Lyons ofBowie and Merle White; grandchildren, Jesse Hicks Jr., Tyler James Hicks Jr., Kara Elaine Hicks,Kristopher Lee Hicks and Kasepine Hicks.Published Thursday, November 22, 2007Hicks, George1947-2007Funeral for George Madison Hicks Jr., 60, of Decatur is at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, atCoker-Hawkins Chapel in Decatur with the Rev. Buddy Ward officiating. Graveside service will beat 3:30 p.m. at Andice Cemetery.Hicks died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio.Born Aug. 3, 1947, in Liberty Hill to George Madison and Juanita Nichols Martin, he was a retiredunion Post Office representative. He married Dianne Dryer in Houston.He was preceded in death by his wife.He is survived by companion, Beth Ann Stutts of Decatur; a sister, Nancy Culpepper and husband,Leroy, of Azle; a brother, James Hick and wife, Melody, of Keller; step-father, Bill Martin ofSaginaw; nephew, Scott Hicks of Tulsa, Okla.; nieces, Lindsey Boggs of North Richland Hills andMissy Harris of Azle; great-nieces Alexis and Makenzi Harris of Azle.Published Thursday, August 16, 2007

Hicks, Robert Howard1935-2007Memorial service for Robert Howard Hicks, 71, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24,at First Baptist Church in Alvord. Bill Cleveland was to officiate.Hicks died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in Decatur.Born June 8, 1935, in Dryden, N.Y., he was a welder for Larwel Industries and Wise Welding. Hewas a member of the U.S. Air Force and was a Baptist.He was preceded in death by a daughter, Estalla Banta, and a son, James Copeland.He is survived by his wife, Frances Charlotte Hicks; five sons, John Deweese, Karl Deweese, JerryCopeland and wife, Jaime, Frank Copeland and wife, Linda, and Mikel Hicks; two daughters,Charlotte Steele and Charlotte Fitzgerald and husband, Billy; a daughter-in-law, Paula Talley; 16grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, March 25, 2007High, Jesse Milton1914-2007Funeral for Jesse Milton High, 92, formerly of Justin, will be at 10 a.m., Friday May 4, at the JustinBaptist Church. Burial will follow at Justin Cemetery. The Rev. Jason Sadler will officiate theservice. Visitation will be before the funeral from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the church.High died Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Southern Knights Assisted Living Home in Tomball.Born Dec. 3, 1914, to Earl and Martha High, he had recently relocated to Tomball to be nearfamily. He was a lifelong resident of Justin, where he spent his life operating the farm where hewas raised. He was a member of the Justin Baptist Church, Farm Bureau of Denton County and theCattleman’s Association. He attended and played football at Decatur Baptist College and was anadvocate of public education and a supporter of the Northwest Independent School District.He was preceded in death by a son, Jan Michael, who died at birth, and wife, Martha Pennington.He is survived by two sons, Benny C. High and wife, Nancy, of Woodstock, Ga., and Manuel R.High and wife, Jackie, of Spring; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.Memorials may be to the Justin Baptist Church, 402 West 8th St., Justin, Texas 76247 or MetroportMeals on Wheels, P.O. 204, Roanoke, Texas 76262.Published Thursday, May 3, 2007Hines, Ted Norman1938-2007Memorial service for Ted Hines, 69, of Rhome was Wednesday, Sept. 5. 2007, at Newark Churchof Christ.Hines died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at his home.Born Jan. 29, 1938, in Matador to Clay and Jimmie Hines, he was a self-employed carpenter.He is survived by his sons, Tracy Hines and wife, Debi, of Decatur, Kevin Hines of Dallas and TyHines and his wife, Crystal, of Fort Worth; a daughter, Kim Hines; grandchildren, A.J., Whitney,Bryce and C.C.; his sisters, Norma Bryant and Shirley Meadows, both of Dallas; as well asnumerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, September 9, 2007Hixson, Charles Oliver1913-2007Graveside service for Charles Oliver Hixson, 93, of Decatur will be at 3 p.m. Monday, July 30,

2007, at Oaklawn Cemetery with Gerre Joiner officiating.Hixson died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Lewisville.Born Dec. 8, 1913, in Chalk Mountain to Anderson and Elizabeth West Hixson, he retired from themaintenance department of the San Antonio schools. He married Doris Fest May 20, 1937, in SanAntonio. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army and a member of the First United MethodistChurch, Wise County Veterans and the Masonic Lodge.He is survived by his wife; sons, Les Hixson of Lewisville and Chuck Hixson and wife, Roxanne,of Dallas; granddaughters Shelley Johnson, Jenni Hixson and Natalie Heskett; great-granddaughters Reese Johnson and Carly Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Johnson, Tim Heskett, Jim Richards, Roland Davis and JimArcher.Published Sunday, July 29, 2007Hobbs, Donna Barbara Chambers1933-2007Memorial service for Donna Barbara Chambers Hobbs, 74, of Crowley was to be Wednesday, May30, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel at St. Francis Village in Crowley with the Rev. Ken Parlin officiating.Her body was cremated.Hobbs died Friday, May 25, 2007, in Crowley.Born Febr.14, 1933, in Fort Worth, she was an x-ray technician and a member of St. FrancisProtestant Church. She enjoyed reading, sewing and traveling.She was preceded in death by husband C.A. Hobbs.She is survived by a son, Michael Chambers and wife Jana; a daughter, Sondra Wacasey andhusband Rick of Decatur; brothers, Jack, Johnny and Jimmy Rust; and grandchildren, Brian andChris Wacasey, Zachary Lobdel and Missy Chambers.Memorials may be sent to Sondra Wacasey at 1907 W. Bus. 380 in Decatur.Published Thursday, May 31, 2007Hobson, William Chandos, Jr.1922-2007Funeral for William Chandos Hobson Jr., 85, of Fort Worth was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday atRosemont Church of Christ. Burial was to follow at Greenwood Memorial Park.Hobson died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Fort Worth.Born Aug. 15, 1922, in Decatur, to Chan and Mattie Hobson, he graduated from Decatur HighSchool as valedictorian and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member ofRosemont Church of Christ.In 1974 he and his wife, Joyce LeFan Hobson, started Beco Service Inc., an air conditioning andheating business where he served as owner and president for 32 years. He was a certificate memberof R.S.E.S. and a lifetime member of ASHRAE.He was preceded in death by his wife in 2000.He is survived by two sons, William C. “Bill” Hobson III and wife, Susan, of Palmer and JohnHobson of Perrin; a daughter, Chanda Harville and husband, Bruce, of Fort Worth; 10grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were to be Bill Bell, Chris Koonce, Patrick Jackson, Jason Norris, Robert Ramos andMike Turner and the employees of Beco Service Inc. Honorary pallbearer was to be Rick Aguirre.Published Sunday, October 28, 2007

Hodges, Ronald Wayne ‘Ronnie’1942-2007Funeral for Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Hodges, 65, of Alvord was June 14 at First Baptist Church inAlvord. The Rev. Bill Cleveland officiated. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery.Hodges died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in Alvord.Born May 2, 1942, in Decatur to Earl Lee and Beulah Kuykendall Hodges, he was an oilfieldconsultant.He was preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Hodges, and an infant brother.Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Pollard and husband, Mark, of Alvord and Janet Beardand husband, Scotty, of Tarskerwood, Ark.; a son, Len Hodges of Houma, La.; his former wife, JanHodges; grandchildren Adrienne Hodges, David Hodges, Paul Beard, Chris Beard, Cody Beard,Nikki Beard and Lindsey Pollard; brothers, Royce Hodges and wife, Cotton, of Alvord and JimmyHodges and wife, Melba, of Irving; and sisters, Thelma Clower of Alvord and Anita Hale andhusband, Gene, of Jacksboro.Pallbearers were Paul Beard, Cody Beard, Chris Beard, Rodney St. John, Johnny Baker and MikeMcGar.Published Sunday, June 17, 2007Hogue, Glen Eugene1936-2007Graveside service for Glen Eugene Hogue, 70, of Bellevue was Friday at the Vashti Cemetery.Gerre Joiner officiated.Hogue died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, in Decatur.Born Feb. 17, 1936, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Charles Francis Hogue and Pearl Dillo, he worked inthe oilfield industry as a tool pusher.He is survived by a daughter, Glenda Brown and husband, Mike, of Odessa; a son, Glen Hogue Jr.of Odessa; five grandchildren, Josh, Jessica, Samantha, Christy and Michelle; and several brothersand sisters.Published Sunday, February 18, 2007Holland, William P. ‘Mr. Bill’, Jr.1927-2007Funeral for William P. “Mr. Bill” Holland, Jr., 80, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 18, atthe First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at EarthCemetery. Dr. Thomas Brumett will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday atCoker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.Holland died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Watauga.Born April 21, 1927, he was a farmer. He was a member of the Lion’s Club and was called DecaturHigh School’s No. 1 fan by students, teachers, administrators, coaches and parents.He is survived by a son, Craig Holland and wife, Linda; two daughters, Debbie Rife and husband,Howard, and Pam Holland; a sister, Joyce Brantley; four grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.Pallbearers will be Hal Reese, Tim Woodruff, Alan White, Eric Seal, Ronnie Walker and MikeBaker. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the First United Methodist Church men’s Sundayschool class.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the First United Methodist Church of

Decatur.Published Thursday, May 17, 2007Hollis, Vera Oleta1928-2007Graveside service for Vera Oleta Hollis, 79, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 28,at Preskitt Cemetery with the Rev. Phillip Yoder officiating.Hollis died Sunday, March 25, 2007, in Decatur.Born Feb. 4, 1928, in Petrolia to Benjamin and Rosie (Mitchell) Patterson, she was a homemaker.She married Amos Lee Hollis on Jan. 1, 1946, in Henrietta.She was preceded in death by her husband; five brothers, Jewel, Lloyd, Melvin, Orville and James;and a sister, Molea.She is survived by two sons, Richard Hollis and wife, Charlene, of Cypress and Kevin Hollis andwife, Bryann, of Weatherford; two daughters, Vicky McGuire and husband, Bill, of Burleson andMitzi Reaves and husband, Scott, of Decatur; grandchildren, Honor Anguiano, Drew Hollis,Michael McGuire, Terry McGuire, Kevin Hollis II, Chloe Hollis, Alicia Hill, Ami Harvey, JasonAnderson, Casey Dee Anderson, Joni Reyes, and Karley and Brock Reaves; and great-grandchildren, Cooper and Mason Anguiano, Christopher and Korbin Hill, Michael JasonMcGuire, Tristen Hill, Kaylee Gould, Chelsea and Rylee Harvey, Andrew McGuire, MichaelKeeton, Scott McGuire, Jonathan and Jessica McGuire, and Alyssa and Christopher Jones.Pallbearers were to be Drew Hollis, Terry McGuire, Michael McGuire, H. Tray Hill, NickAnguiano and Mario Reyes.Published Thursday, March 29, 2007Houchins, Eldon L. ‘Doc’1910-2007Funeral for Eldon L. “Doc” Houchins, 96, of Bridgeport was to be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, atHawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial was to be at Wilson Prairie Cemetery. Ray Cook Jr.and Joe Richardson were to officiate. Visitation was to be from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at thefuneral home.Houchins died Monday, April 30, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born Nov. 29, 1910, in Bridgeport to Henry and Olivia (Brown) Houchins, he was a retired barberwho married Edith Maurine Doggett on June 23, 1956. He worked at Swift Packing Company for20 years and when Swift sold in 1960, he went to school to become a barber. In 1978, Houchinsdonated the land for the Carpenter Street Church of Christ.He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maurine Houchins of Bridgeport.Pallbearers were to be Eddie Houchins, Jim Pewitt, Leon Dethloff, Billy Boone, Robert Stanfieldand Kenneth Daughtery.Published Thursday, May 3, 2007Houchins, Maurine1916-2007Funeral for Maurine Houchins, 91, of Bridgeport was to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, atHawkins Funeral Chapel. Joe Hanley and Ray Cook were to officiate. Burial will follow at WilsonPrairie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.Houchins died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born March 13, 1916, in Revenna to John Winfield and Lela Duckworth Doggett, she was a

member of the Carpenter Street Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Leroy Houchins; two brothers, Robert L. JohnWorth and J.R. D oggett; and a sister, Lena Alice Head.She is survived by a brother, Edgar Doggett of Sherman; a sister, Mary Frances Billings ofMcGregor; and a brother-in-law, Lowell Head of Kentucky.Pallbearers were to be Bill Boone, Jim Pewitt, Leon Dethloff, Joe Richarson, Jeff Stanley andRandy Stanley.Published Thursday, November 29, 2007Howell, Eula Mae1920-2007Funeral for Eula Mae Howell, 87, of Denton, was Nov. 19 at the First Baptist Church in Denton,with the Rev. Cliff Feeler officiating. Burial was at Paradise Cemetery.Howell died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in Fort Worth.Born June 4, 1920, in Bridgeport to Thomas Robert and American Josephine Anderson, shemarried Earl Milton Howell Aug. 3, 1941, in Paradise.She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Denton.She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Bailey and husband, Pat, of Weatherford; son, Jack Howelland wife, Toni, of Denton; brothers, Ray Anderson of Granbury, Shirley Anderson of Fort Worth;four grandchildren, Chris Howell and wife, Cindy, Jill Howell, Troy Mars and wife, Paula, TraciHall and husband, Terry; five great-grandchildren, Shelby Howell, Taylor Howell, Emma Mars,Avery Mars and Ashley Hall.Published Thursday, November 22, 2007Huddleston, James Floyd1923-2007Funeral for James Floyd Huddleston, 83, of Boyd was to be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17, atPleasant Grove Baptist Church No. 2 in Keeter. The Rev. Dale Noska, assisted by the Revs. RobertBaker and James D. Arrington, was to officiate. Burial was to be at Boyd Cemetery.Huddleston died Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Decatur.Born April 7, 1923, in Park Springs, he was a retired furniture builder. He was a member ofPleasant Grove Baptist Church No. 2 in Keeter, the Boyd Masonic Lodge No. 479 and the Order ofthe Eastern Star, Boyd Lodge No. 897. He lived in Boyd since 1960.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Cecil Huddleston and a sister, Opal Lough.He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Helen Huddleston of Boyd; a son, Bill Huddleston and wifePam of Decatur; a grandson, Chad Huddleston and wife Kristen of Decatur; a granddaughter,Kimberly Huddleston of Decatur; a brother, Richardson Huddleston of Chico; and a sister, JuanitaBoyett of Wichita Falls.Pallbearers were to be Richard Newberry, Patrick Newberry, Gus Arrington, Keith Husley, BudPitts and Shawn Burkett. Honorary pallbearers were to be members of the Pleasant Grove men’sSunday school class.Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church No. 2, P.O. Box 1539 Boyd, Texas76023.Published Sunday, March 18, 2007Hudson, Edgbert Thomas1918-2007

He suffered daily beatings by the Japanese. He endured the pain of maggots in his toe to ward offgangrene in his ulcerated foot. After months of building a railroad and bridges by hand in thejungle, he felt his clothes disintegrate from his body. Upon his return home, he battled malaria anddepression. Edgbert Thomas Hudson, 89, is now at peace.Wise County's last surviving member of Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artilleryof the 36th Division, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at his home on Lake Bridgeport.The 400 soldiers from Wise County, Jacksboro, Wichita Falls and Abilene became known as theLost Battalion. Their whereabouts was unknown for 3 1/2 years as prisoners of war of the Japaneseon Java. Their experience has been chronicled in books and movies. Ed Hudson lived thoseexperiences and was among the lucky few who returned home to tell about it. Like his comrades,he found it difficult to relive those 3 1/2 years but later found the strength to talk through annualreunions of the Lost Battalion.In a 2005 interview in the Wise County Messenger, Hudson described his survival tactics:"I lived it six months at a time. I survived through courage and determination...that's the key tomost anything."Hudson never took his freedom for granted."People talk about freedom and why we're in Iraq. You get it taken away from you and you realizehow important it is to you," he said in the interview.Hudson returned to his hometown of Bridgeport after the war, raised a family and built a successfulbusiness.He was born Sept. 22, 1918, in Bridgeport to Thomas N. and Annie N. Woodard Hudson. He waspreceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Mae Green and his brother, Chesley Hudson.He married Bettye Leonard on Oct. 30, 1992, in Fort Worth. He was a member of the First BaptistChurch in Bridgeport, the Disabled American Veterans and the Wise County Veterans Group. Hewas a retired 25-year member of the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department and was the retiredowner and operator of Hudson Butane of Bridgeport.His fellow veterans from the Wise County Veterans Group were to provide military honors at hisfuneral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home. The Rev. Melvin Clay was to officiate.Burial was to follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Pallbearers were to be Jeff Green, Tim Green,Larry Green, Gary Green, Tony Green, Todd Milligan, Lt. Col. Derek Foreman and Leslie Oates.He is survived by his wife; sons, James Thomas "Tommy" Hudson and wife Pamela, Robert Don"Bob" Hudson and wife Marcy; grandsons, Andrew Thomas Hudson and wife Brandy, AdamThomas Hudson and Seth Douglas Hudson; granddaughter, Meredith D'Nee Hudson; great-grandchildren, Cade and Cassidy Hudson; sister, Earline Virginia Burdick; stepson, Billy JackForeman and wife Sherrill; step-grandsons, Lt. Col. Derek Foreman and wife Ronda, Mike Smithand wife Tara and John Leonard Judge; step-granddaughter, Misten Elise Milligan and husbandTodd; step-great-grandchildren, Andy and Vivianne Foreman, Ian and Maryn Milligan, Hayden andDawson Smith; and numerous other family members.Published Thursday, October 25, 2007Hunn, Mark William1963-2007Graveside service for Mark William Hunn, 44, of Houston and formerly of Wise County, was Jan.29 at Aurora Cemetery. The Rev. Craig Erb officiated.Hunn died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2007, in Houston.

Born Jan. 23, 1963, in Minot, N.D., to Russell and Marilyn (Davis) Hunn, he was a computernetwork engineer associated with Duke Energy since 1999. He grew up in Dallas and graduatedfrom Pearce High School. He attended Texas Tech University. He met his wife, Tracy BrooksHunn in San Diego and they enjoyed traveling to the beach and mountains, restoring classicMustangs and attending operas.He is survived by his wife of Houston; his parents of Dallas; two brothers, John Hunn and wife,Terry, of Hickory Creek and Scott Hunn and wife, Piper, of Rowlett; a nephew, Chandler and aniece, Macyn.Published Thursday, February 1, 2007Hunter, Pauline Beulah Judge1927-2007Funeral for Pauline Beulah Judge Hunter, 79, of Boyd will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29, atChristian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Boyd. The Revs. Rudy Alderete and Dave Lindgens willofficiate. Burial will be at Boyd Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at thefuneral home.Hunter died Sunday, March 25, 2007, in Azle.Born April 5, 1927, in Rhome to Arch and Florence (Powers) Judge, she was a homemaker. Shemarried John Casper Hunter on Feb. 26, 1949, in Mineral Wells. She was a member of CornerstoneChurch. She taught Sunday school and worked in both the Boyd and Azle school districts.She was preceded in death by two brothers, Curtis and Albert Judge.She is survived by her husband of Boyd; three sons, Charles Hunter and wife, Yolanda, of SanAntonio, Louis Paul Hunter and wife, Betty, and Alton E. Hunter and wife, Vicki, all of Boyd;eight grandchildren, Michael, James, Justin, Jacob, Linda, Beth, Jennifer and Jessica; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Arch Judge Jr.; and a sister, Opal Hawkins.Pallbearers will be Michael Fletcher, Justin Hunter, Jacob Hunter, Robert Rodriguez, Jeffrey Burchand Milton Heimlich.Published Thursday, March 29, 2007Hunter, Raymond Paul1942-2007Funeral for Raymond Paul Hunter, 64, of Bowie was April 6 at Heritage Family Funeral HomeChapel in Bowie. The Rev. Jeff Tackett officiated. Burial was at Briar Creek Cemetery.Hunter died Monday, April 2, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born July 18, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to Raymond and Elsie Hunter, he retired as a computeranalyst with State Reserve Life Insurance. He was a member of the Wichita Falls Rabbit Club andthe American Rabbit Breeders Association. He married Hazel Blackmer in 1963 in Phoenix, Ariz.He is survived by his wife; three sons, Rob Hunter and wife, Trisha, Ron Hunter and wife, Dianna,and Ric Hunter and wife, Lori; a daughter, Marjorie Hunter; a brother, Carl Hunter; a sister, ArdathHunter; and nine grandchildren.Published Sunday, April 8, 2007Hutchison, Holly Lindsey Marie2007Graveside service for Holly Lindsey Marie Hutchison, infant daughter of Sgt. Donald and AliciaHutchison of Fort Belvoir, Va., will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Sycamore Cemetery inWise County with Deberry Funeral Home of Denton officiating.

Hutchison died Friday, March 2, 2007, in Bethesda, Md.She was born March 2, 2007, in Bethesda.She was preceded in death by an aunt, Lindsey Marie Lavender.She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Debbie Yeary, William and Reta Owen, ButchLavender and Sam Barkheimer; and great-grandparents, Vernon and Maggie Love, Juliet Bell,Gene and Martha Rodgers and Vernon and Marie Pollock.Published Sunday, March 4, 2007Ingram, Angela1978-2007Funeral for Angela Ingram, 28, of Garland was April 19 at North Hills Funeral Home. Burial was atOaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. Robert Waller officiated.Ingram died Monday, April 16, 2007, in Dallas.She was born Sept. 16, 1978, in Fort Worth to Jan and Steve Ingram. Her family is formerly ofWise County.She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Paul Wallace and Norman Ingram.She is survived by her parents; a brother, Paul Ingram; and grandmothers, Ann Wallace and JeanieIngram.Published Sunday, April 22, 2007Ironmonger, Lee1949-2007Memorial for Lee Ironmonger, 58, of Decatur was to be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at CalvaryBaptist Church in Decatur. The Rev. Tim Staub was to officiate.Ironmonger died Sunday, April 22, 2007, in Decatur.Born Jan. 15, 1949, in Hugo, Okla., to Hubert Pigg and Ruby Cleary, he was a concretesuperintendent. He married Valerie Tonn on Dec. 13, 1985, in Durant, Okla. He enjoyed ridingfour-wheelers, water skiing and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.He was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Cooper, and a son, Kevin Ironmonger.He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Valerie Ironmonger of Decatur; three daughters, LynaeIronmonger of Decatur, Deana Shirley and husband, Clint, of Fort Worth, and Rachelle Morenoand husband, Chris, of Arlington; a son, Wesley Ironmonger and wife, Tammy, of Fort Worth; twobrothers, Danny Pigg and wife, Pat, and Johnny Ironmonger; and six grandchildren.Published Thursday, April 26, 2007Jackson, Audra1923-2007Funeral for Audra Jackson, 40, of Sunset was Aug. 29 at First Baptist Church in Sunset. The Rev.Charles Cleary officiated. Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery.Born Jan. 24, 1967, to Audy and Betty Andreasen Jackson in Bowie, she graduated from BowieHigh School in 1985, was a secretary and a member of the First Baptist Church in Sunset.She was preceded in death by her father.She is survived by three children, Kasey Van Hoose, Bailie Samford and Brandon Aeling, all ofSunset; three sisters, Brenda Adams of Sunset, Pam Demases of Boyd and Lori Donald of Decatur;as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, September 2, 2007

Jackson, Bobbie J.1934-2007Funeral for Bobbie J. Jackson, 73, of Boyd was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at HawkinsFuneral Home Chapel. The Revs. Jonas Bohlin and Robin Bohlin were to officiate. Burial was tofollow at Aurora Cemetery.Jackson died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at her home in Boyd.Born July 9, 1934, in Menard to Virgil and Ida Lindsey Waldrop, she married Doyle AlbertJackson Dec. 26, 1957, in Ardmore, Okla. She was a member of Fullness in Christ Church in FortWorth.She was preceded in death by two brothers, Orbray and Billy Wayne Waldrop; and four sisters,Dorothy Pearson, Virginia McMullen, Francis Waldrop and Juanita Pearl Myers.Pallbearers were to be David Cansler, Bill Cansler, Pete Longton, Kevin Robinson, Allen Mitchell,Todd Webb, Steven Dove and Bill Willard.Published Thursday, November 29, 2007Jenkins, H.M. ‘H’1918-2007Graveside service for H.M. “H” Jenkins, 88, of Paradise was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, atWest Bridgeport Cemetery. The Rev. Eddie Milligan was to officiate with a flag presentationconducted by the North Texas Honor Guard.Jenkins died Monday, June 4, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born June 19, 1918, in Chico to Sidney O. and Gertrude Owens Jenkins, he was a retired farmerand Wise County Precinct 4 employee. He was a U.S. Army Airforce Veteran serving in WWII anda member of the Cottondale Baptist Church and the American Legion.He was preceded in death by brothers, Jeep, Wesley and Jimmy Jenkins; and sisters, Vera FayBoring and Hazel Sheffield.He is survived by a son, Mike Jenkins of Paradise; grandchildren, Jana Worley and husband Lee ofBoyd, and Matt Jenkins and wife Toni of Paradise; great-grandchildren, Kelan, Kutler, Kolson,Blane and Brock; sister, Ruth Narramoore; brothers, Red Jenkins and Bo Jenkins; and numerousnieces and nephews.Pallbearers were to be David Jenkins, Bubba Jenkins, Clayton Green, Levi Taylor, BenjaminTaylor and Bud Bishop and honorary pallbearers, Kelan Jenkins, Kutler Jenkins, Kolson Jenkins,Blane Worley and Brock Worley.Published Thursday, June 7, 2007Jennings, Allene1926-2007Graveside service for Allene Jennings, 81, of Bridgeport will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, atEast Bridgeport Cemetery with the Rev. James Thompson officiating. Visitation will be Thursdaybefore the service.Jennings died Sunday, June 10, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born Feb. 21, 1926, in Haskell County to Charlie and Ollie McDaniel Steele, she was a retiredcook.She was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, R.C. Jennings; a daughter, Doris MarieSmith; a son, Robert Joe Payne; three sisters, Julia Hargrove, Lena Mae Cole and VirginiaBrinegar; a brother, Charles Steele; and two grandsons.

She is survived by three daughters, Mary Mireles and husband, Genaro, of Bowie, Louise Warrenand husband, Freddie, of Springtown and Betty Jones of Bridgeport; and a son, Lloyd Payne andwife, Vina, of Borger.Pallbearers will be Genaro Mireles, Valentin Mireles, Jose Mireles, Joshua Mireles, Cole Davis andOscar Rangel.Published Thursday, June 14, 2007Johnson, Grover Thomas ‘Tommy’1952-2007Grover Thomas “Tommy” Johnson, 54, of Krum died Aug. 27, 2007, at his residence. Funeral wasFriday, Aug. 31, at Bolivar Baptist Church, with burial at Jackson Cemetery.Johnson was born Sept. 22, 1952, in Krum to Melvin and Omie Riley Johnson. He graduated fromKrum High School and attended Cooke County College and Howard Payne. He married JoanHachtel on June 6, 1970, in Slidell. He had retired from Mitchell Energy after 20 years of service.He is survived by his wife, Joan Johnson of Krum; son, Kyle Melvin Johnson of Denton; sisters,Joyce Sauter of Krum, Wilma “Pete” Lang of Krum, Linda George of Durant, Okla., and Marjorie“Mert” Woodward of Skellytown; brothers, Donald Johnson and Raymond Johnson of Krum andTerry Johnson of Anchorage, Alaska; and one grandson, Chase Thomas Johnson of Denton.Memorials may be made to the Krum Public Library.Published Thursday, September 6, 2007Jones, Carol Irene1923-2007Funeral for Carol Irene Jones, 84, of Decatur was Dec. 14 at the Coker-Hawkins Funeral HomeChapel. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.Jones died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, in Bentonville, Ark.Born Feb. 11, 1923, in Pierre, S.D., to Arlo and Floy Brassfield, she married John R. Jones onMarch 19, 1943, in Yuma, Ariz., and was a retired business woman. She was a member of theChurch of Christ in Decatur and was active in the Meals-on-Wheels program in Dallas until shemoved to Bentonville to be close to her family.She is survived by a son, John S. Jones and wife, Melissa, of Bentonville; three daughters, JoLouMartinez and husband, Bob, of Parker, Ariz., Kandi Hill of Judsonia, Ark., and Tammie Heerenand husband, John, of Arlington; two brothers; two sisters; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Dusty Heeren, Jason Herrington, Justin Jones, Branson Jones, John Heeren andChris Keith.Published Thursday, December 20, 2007Jones, James ‘Jim’ Edward1922-2007Graveside service for James “Jim” Edward Jones, 84, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3 atWillowpoint Cemetery.Jones died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in Seminole, Okla.Jones was born Sept. 18, 1922, to Clifford and Effie Jones in Bridgeport. He was a rancher andlongtime resident of Wise County.He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Norma Jean Jones; stepchildren, Sherril Jean, Mary Lou andMargie Sue of Texas and Jack Morgan of Oklahoma; daughter, Phyllis Eisenman of Bridgeport,

son, Glen Jones of Weatherford; sister, Faye Harris of Andrews; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren.Published Thursday, October 25, 2007Jordan, Bonnie Lee Watson1913-2007Funeral for Bonnie Lee Watson Jordan, 93, of Bridgeport was Tuesday, March 6, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Decatur. The Rev. Don Spain officiated. Burial followed at OaklawnCemtery.Jordan died Friday, March 2, 2007, in Decatur.Born May 21, 1913, in Decatur, she was a homemaker. She married Clifford Herschel Watson onSept. 26, 1931. She was a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church in Haltom City.She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years and a daughter, Virginia Watson Harris.She is survived by a son, Jimmy Watson of Bridgeport, and five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, March 8, 2007Jordan, Joe A.1937-2007Funeral for Joe A. Jordan, 70, of Boyd will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in GreenwoodChapel in Fort Worth. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at New Hope Cemetery in Parker County.Visitation is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Funeral Home.Jordan died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007.Born March 3, 1937, in Childress to Raymond Consula Jordan and Viola Vaught Jordan, hegraduated from Kilgore College with a degree in horology in 1964. As a watch maker and jeweler,he worked for Troy Vincent Jewelers and Weatherly Clocks and retired from Edison’s Jewelers. Hewas a past member of the Tarrant County Watchmaker’s Guild. He was also a bullrider.He was preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Drinkard and brother, Thomas Jordan.Jordan is survived by his wife of 35 years, Charlotte Jordan; daughter, Cheryl Jordan Pulliam;brothers, Wayland Jordan and wife, Ruth, of Guthrie and Raymond Lewis Jordan and wife, Juanita,of Fort Worth; sister, Glenda Perkins and husband, Alvie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Published Thursday, September 20, 2007Joseph, Bonnie Jean1932-2007Graveside service for Bonnie Jean Joseph, 75, of Bridgeport will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31,at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.Joseph died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, in Decatur.Born July 6, 1932, in San Antonio to Wallace and Elsie Burke Carson, she was a retired librarian.She married Marion Allen Joseph Sept. 14, 1954, in San Antonio.She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Dorothy Bieniek.She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Bertaut and husband Louis of Garland, and Julie Josephof Cartersville, Ga.; a son, John Joseph and wife Janine of Cartersville; two grandsons, Benjaminand Christopher; and several nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, December 30, 2007

Joyce, Michelle1965-2006Funeral for Michelle Lyenette Joyce, 41, of Denton was Jan. 2 at Coker Funeral Home Chapel inDecatur. Buddy Ward officiated. Burial followed at Bosley Cemetery.Joyce died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, in Dallas.Born Oct. 10, 1965, in Fontana, Calif., to Mickey and Linda (Bosley) White, she married JosephJoyce Feb. 5, 1995, in Alvord. She was a cashier and bookkeeper for the Federal EmergencyManagement Agency.She was preceded in death by her husband.She is survived by three sons, Jeremy White of Haslet, Joshua White of Argyle and Jeffery Whiteof Hutchins, Kan.; one daughter, Jennifer Hicks of Denton; two brothers, Robert Warner ofMontrose, Colo. and Jerry Lockhart of Buna; a grandmother, Peggy Tutt of Bridgeport; and fivegrandchildren.Published Sunday, January 7, 2007Keene, Gladys1929-2007Funeral for Gladys Wolfe Keene, 77, of Boyd was Friday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burialfollowed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 2.Keene died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in Boyd.Born Sept. 11, 1929, she was a longtime resident of River Oaks.She is survived by her husband, Spencer Keene; three daughters, Paula Moss and husband, Sam,Patti Mark and husband, Randall, and Donna Keene; two brothers, Charles F. Wolfe Jr. and GeorgeWolfe; a sister, Mildred Hinkle; two grandchildren, Preslee Keene and Katherine “Katie” Mark.Published Sunday, April 15, 2007Kees, Mary Virginia ‘Ginger’1946-2007Funeral for Mary Virginia “Ginger’ Kees, 60, of Decatur was to be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 30,2007, at Greenwood Chapel with entombment at Greenwood Mausoleum in Fort Worth.Kees died Friday, June 15, 2007.Born Oct. 17, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., she was a graduate of VTI Academy of Irving, earningcertification as a medical and dental assistant. She was a member of Victory Family Church inDecatur and a professional nanny.She is survived by her husband, Lloyd A. Kees; two sons, Anthony “Tony” D. Kees and wife,Susan, and Shawn A. Kees; two brothers, Denis Luttrell and wife, Kathleen, and Glenn Luttrell andwife, Deanna; and a sister, Karen Luttrell.Published Thursday, June 28, 2007Kelley, Eva Jewell1923-2007Funeral for Eva Jewell Kelley, 84, of Cyprus was to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Coker-Hawkins Chapel, with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery.Kelley died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, in Tomball.Born May 9, 1923, in Roanoke, she and her husband of 42 years, Jim Bill Kelley, lived in Rhomeuntil 1997 when she moved to the Houston area to be close to her family.She was preceded in death by her husband.

She is survived by her son, Michael Wayne Kelley and wife, Nancy, of Houston; granddaughter,Melissa Kelley of Houston; and sister, Idell Noah.Published Thursday, October 18, 2007Kernan, Jack, Dr.1925-2007Funeral for Dr. Jack Kernan, 81, of Decatur was Friday, Jan. 5, at Coker Funeral Home Chapelwith Luke Oyler officiating. Burial followed at Justin Cemetery.Kernan died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007.Born Aug. 22, 1925, in Hastings, Neb., to Bartholomew and Erma Kernan, he was a generalpractice physician. He practiced medicine for more than 54 years in Hobbs, N.M. He was in theUnited States Marines and received numerous medals, including a purple heart during World WarII. He married Carolyn Lee Triplett on Dec. 28, 1973, in Las Vegas.He is survived by his wife of Decatur; daughters, Kerri Mullins of New Jersey, Lisa and DwayneHicks and Amy and Leslie Hester, all of Decatur; sons, Dr. John Kernan and wife, Gay, of Hobbs,N.M., David Kernan of Houston, Andy and Jason Kernan, both of Oklahoma, and John and SonyaWatkins of Duncanville; two brothers, Bart Kernan of California and Jim Kernan of Seattle, Wash.;and 12 grandchildren.Published Sunday, January 7, 2007Kessler, Mary ‘Kay’1920-2007A private service will be held for Mary “Kay” Kessler, 86, of Paradise.She died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, in Paradise.Born April 3, 1920, in Lincoln, Neb., she was a retired switchboard operator and a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Kessler, and her brother, Raymond.She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen M. Hoffman and husband, Jeff, and Sandy Kessler, allof Paradise; and a niece, Gloria Friedrich and husband, Mike, and their son, Matthew, ofShorewood, Ill.Published Sunday, February 18, 2007Khorsandi, Keivan1924-2007Graveside service for Keivan Khorsandi, 83, of Rhome, was Sept. 5 at Thurmond FairviewCemetery in Rhome. Mobed Vakil officiated.Khorsandi died Sept. 4, 2007, in Rhome.Born May 21, 1924, in Tehran, Iran, to Ardeshir and Shereen Khorsandi, she was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jamshid Parvaresh, of Tehran; and a son, ArdeshirParvaresh of Abilene.She is survived by two sons, Esfandiar Parvaresh and wife, Parichair, of Tehran, and KhosrowParvaresh and wife, Mary, of Rhome; a daughter-in-law, Marianna Parvaresh, of Abilene; twogranddaughters, Maynoush and Sarah; and three grandsons Jamshid, Michael and Stephen.Published Sunday, September 9, 2007Kimball, Charles W. ‘Chuck’1943-2007Funeral for Charles W. “Chuck” Kimball, 64, of Chico will be at noon Thursday, June 14, at

Hawkins Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at DFW National Cemetery.Kimball died Saturday, June 9, 2007, in Chico.Born June 4, 1943, in Deming, N.M., to Guy W. and Annie Hartwell Kimball, he retired from NCRand Getronics Corporation and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married Dianne Klein June 1,1973, in Fort Worth.He is survived by his wife; a son Rick Kimball and wife, Jodi, of York, S.C.; daughters, WendyMerritt and husband, Troy, Edwards of Royse City and Melinda Merritt of Chico; grandchildren,Lorynne and Chase Edwards of Royse City and Hutcheson Cheyne of Chico; mother, Annie “Bea”Ferguson of Tampa, Fla.; brother, Gary Kimball and wife, Jauan, of Tampa; sister, Mary EllenHallstrom of Ridgefield, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews.Published Thursday, June 14, 2007King, Barbara J. Fowler1941-2007Funeral for Barbara J. Fowler King, 66, of Alvord was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at theCoker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur. The Rev. Dan Sparkman was to officiate. Burialwas to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 3 in Chico.King died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Bowie.Born June 28, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to Otto S. Fowler and Goldie Clover, she was a nurse.She married C. B. King Jr. Sept. 4, 1972, in Weatherford.She is survived by her husband of Alvord; three sons, Chris King of Alvord, Keith King and wife,Holly, of Washington and Sammy King of San Angelo; and two grandchildren, Christopher DaltonKing and Carley Danielle King.Pallbearers were to be Brent Parker, Larry Hicks, Glenn Carlton, Roy King, Russell King andVernon Forrester.Published Sunday, December 9, 2007King, John Edward1942-2007Graveside service for John King, 64, of Bridgeport was April 2 at Westside Cemetery inBridgeport. The Rev. Darrell Jennings Sr. officiated.King died Saturday, March 31, 2007, in Decatur.Born Aug. 12, 1942, in Bridgeport to Johnnie and Lena King, he married Brenda Thomason onOct. 26, 1958.He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim King.He is survived by his wife; two brothers, Billy King and Tommy King, both of Bridgeport; a sister,Barbara Reed of Bridgeport; five sons, Myrl Thomason of Louisana, and Edward King, WayneKing, and Danny King and wife, Sherry, all of Bridgeport, and Brian King and wife, Amy, ofEuless; two daughters, Vicki King and Brandy DelAngel and husband, David, all of Bridgeport; 12grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, April 5, 2007Kleam, Kenneth Wayne1940-2007Funeral for Kenneth Wayne Kleam, 66, of Bridgeport was Friday, Jan. 12, at Jones Family FuneralHome with Chaplain Luke Oyler officiating. Burial was at East Side Cemetery.Kleam died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, in Bridgeport.

Born April 7, 1940, in Smith County, he was an oil and gas regional salesman. He was in the U.S.Army from 1963-1965.He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Helen Kleam.He is survived by his wife, Marie Kleam; three sons, Donald Kleam, Ronald Kleam and wife,Betty, and William Jace Kleam; two brothers, Bob and Randy Kleam; and a granddaughter, KenloeMarie Kleam.Pallbearers were Waymon Lewis Jr., Doug Hudson, Willie Garrett, Alan Baker, Scotty Hale andBrandon McComis.Published Sunday, January 14, 2007Kostiw, Margaret G.1923-2007A memorial service will be held at a later date for Margaret G. Kostiw, 83, of Boyd.Kostiw died Monday, July 23, 2007, in Decatur.Born Sept. 8, 1923, in Duluth, Minn., to Walter and Jenny Andler, she was a retired waitress.She was preceded in death by a sister, Lynn Scovell.She is survived by her son, Thomas W. Kostiw of Boyd; two cousins, Patricia Ross of Chicago, Ill.,and Linda Larson of Minneapolis, Minn.; a sister, Delores Boldt of Duluth; an aunt, Gladys Larsonof Minneapolis; and a niece, Barbara Becker of Sacramento, Calif.Published Thursday, July 26, 2007Kott, Vernon, Sr.1944-2007Funeral for Vernon Kott Sr., 63, of Paradise, was Dec. 11 at Hawkins Funeral Chapel inBridgeport. Burial was at Paradise Cemetery.Kott died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in Decatur.Born Jan. 22, 1944, in Austin to Vernon and Lela Hollis Herrin, he was a prayer minister forKenneth Copeland Ministries for 27 years. He served in the U.S. Airforce from 1961 to 1965 andmarried Kay Smith July 23, 1963, in Fort Worth.He is survived by his wife; three sons, Vernon Kott Jr., Brandon Kott and wife, Michelle, andTravis Kott and wife, Stephanie, all of Paradise; a daughter, Laurie Kott of Fort Worth; and fivegrandchildren, Breana, Kaylen, Savannah, Kindal and Carter.Published Thursday, December 13, 2007Kurnes, Joyce Charlene1952-2007Funeral for Joyce Charlene Kurnes, 55, of Chico was Nov. 13 at Victory Baptist Church in ParkSprings. The Revs. Mark Autry and Kenneth Woods officiated. Burial followed at Chico Cemetery.Kurnes died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Dallas.Born Sept. 11, 1952, in Lawton, Okla., to Harvey and Hattie Workman Rosson, she was ahomemaker and a member of Victory Baptist Church.She is survived by a son, Chris Rosson and wife, Melinda, of Crafton; two daughters, Rose Fullerand husband, Preston, and Jenny Riddles and husband, David, all of Chico; nine grandchildren,Kris, Klayton, P.J., Emily, Chase, Kyler, Michael, Rustyn and Cambryn; a great-grandchild, LoganRay; husband, Robert Morton; mother, Hattie Sydor of Amarillo; four brothers, Roy, Stephen andTroy Rosson and Stanley Capes; and two sisters, Janet Priest and Cynthia Sydor.Pallbearers were Greg Ames, Craig Cowley, Ed Cowley, Randy York, Chester Fuller and Butch

McCain. Honorary pallbearers were Kris Anderson, Klayton Riddles, P.J. Fuller, Chase Riddles,Kyler Riddles, Michael Rosson and Rustyn Fuller.Published Thursday, November 15, 2007Kwiatkowski, Jesse Charles1991-2007Funeral for Jesse Charles Kwiatkowski, 16, of Paradise will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10, atGrace Fellowship Church in Paradise. Burial will be at East Side Cemetery. Visitation was to befrom 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at Jones Family Funeral Home, 1401 Halsell St. inBridgeport.Kwiatkowski died Monday, May 7, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born March 9, 1991, in St. Louis, Mo., to Charles and Erica Kwiatkowski, he was a sophomore atBridgeport High School.He is survived by his parents of Paradise; a brother, Joshua Ledwidge; and a grandmother, MarieAchziger.Published Thursday, May 10, 2007Lambert, Marshall David1977-2007Funeral for Marshall David Lambert, 29, of Decatur was April 24 at Coker-Hawkins FuneralChapel. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with Dr. Van Gardner officiating.Lambert died Thursday, April 19, 2007, in Fort Worth.Born Aug. 18, 1977, to David Gene Lambert and Sara Lynn Young, he was a truck driver forCoffman Tank Trucks.He is survived by his mother, Sara Young of Decatur; two children, Alex Lambert and AnnaLambert, both of Decatur; his former wife, Crystie; a son, Matthew Taylor of Cleburne; his father,David Lambert and wife, Carla, of Boyd; a brother, Jonathan Lambert of Boyd; a sister, CarolLambert of Boyd; and a grandmother, Billie Lambert of Boyd.Pallbearers were Forest Cartwright, Michael Minor, Roger Theayer, Tony Gildon, Andy Gildon,Lee Everton, Gene Jennings and Allen Hill.Published Thursday, April 26, 2007Lambert, Mildred Estelle1922-2007Memorial for Mildred Estelle Lambert, 85, of Alvord will be scheduled at a later date.She died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Alvord.Born Feb. 9, 1922, in Terrell to Thomas David Rankin and Frances Josephine Royster, she marriedEllis Lambert in 1980 in Mabank and was a homemaker.She is survived by a daughter, Linda Armstrong of Alvord; a son, Benny Halford and wife, Sabra,of Fairfield; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Genece Lunsford ofLos Angeles, Calif., and Tommie Shoulders of Pleasant Grove.Published Sunday, December 9, 2007Lanier, Esther Marie Nall1926-2007Graveside service for Esther Marie Nall Lanier, 81, of Decatur was April 20 at CottondaleCemetery.

Lanier died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born April 14, 1926, in Paradise to William “Buck” Nall and Emmie Nall, she was a retiredbanking secretary.She was preceded in death by her sisters, Viola Etheridge, Cleo Hayhurst and Ruby Holland; abrother, Dub Nall; and a great-granddaughter, Hannah Joy Eubanks.She is survived by her husband, Charles Lanier; three sons, Roger Read and wife, Linda, RodneyRead and wife, Robyn, and Robert Read; a daughter, Saundra Eubanks and husband, J.R.; abrother, B.F. Nall; six grandchildren, Chad Eubanks, Tracy Davis, Sarah Read, Jennifer Read, WillRead and Jake Read; and a great-grandson, Zachary Eubanks.Published Sunday, April 22, 2007Largent, Jerry1953-2007Graveside service for Jerry Lee Largent, 53, of Bridgeport was to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.15, 2007, at Chico Cemetery with the Rev. John Anderson officiating.Largent died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in Decatur.Born Oct. 24, 1953, in Fort Worth to Clarence and Vivian Goodwin Largent, he was a truck driver.He married Yvonne Elaine Collins Dec. 3, 1999, in Parker County. He was a member of TheChurch in Peaster.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and Charles Largent and a sister, Glenda Pitus.He is survived by his wife, Missy Largent, of Bridgeport; children, Daniel Galen Largent and JesseJames Largent and wife, Ashley, all of Azle, Thomas Lindley Largent of Bridgeport, Amanda KayLargent of Chico, Richard A. Loller Jr. of Hudson Oaks and Amber Pullin and husband, Cody, ofWinnsboro; grandchildren, Brooke, Corbitt and Katy Ann; brothers, Clarence Largent ofBridgeport and Monty Largent of Azle; and a sister, Johnnie Schilo of Bridgeport.Published Thursday, August 16, 2007Larson, Donald J.1920-2007Funeral for Donald J. Larson, 87, of Fort Worth will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the IndependenceChapel at Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth.Larson died Sunday, July 22, 2007.Larson was born June 26, 1920, in Park Falls, Wis., to Chris and Mayme Larson. He graduatedfrom Park Falls High before attending Bradley University and later joined the Army Air Corps,which became the U.S. Air Force. Larson married his wife, Ady, in Vienna, Austria, in 1958.Larson was proceeded in death by two sisters, Maxine Vining and Shirley Artibee.He is survived by his wife, Ady Larson; son, Walter Larson of Vienna, Austria; daughters, HeidiMetts and husband, Daryl, of Decatur and Kris Atwod and husband, Jim, of Fort Worth;grandchildren, Stephen, Shan, Sascha and Walter Larson Jr., Rebecca, Eric, Timothy andChristopher Metts and Christian and Jeffrey Atwood; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Ripken andParker Larson; and many nieces and nephews.The family suggests donations be sent to the Cancer Education and Research Foundation of Texas,800 W. Magnolia, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102.Published Thursday, July 26, 2007Lawhorn, Curtis Wayne1952-2007

Funeral for Curtis Wayne Lawhorn, 54, of Bridgeport was Feb. 20 at the First United MethodistChurch in Decatur. The Rev. Johnny Irish officiated. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery inBowie.Lawhorn died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born Aug. 10, 1952, in Tyler, he was a salesman for Karl Klement Dodge in Decatur. He was alsoa basic police officer, certified in 1992. He was a graduate of Sam Houston State University andattended the First United Methodist Church in Decatur.He is survived by a brother, James Lawhorn of Granbury, and a sister, Jean Lawhorn.Pallbearers were Ralph Evans, Mike Wheat, Bill Moore, Gary Cox, Richie Buck and Kevin Vines.Honorary pallbearers were Eddy Grundy, Leonard Fuhrmann and Forrest Walker.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of choice.Published Thursday, February 22, 2007Laxton, Clara Kelly1940-2007Memorial service for Clara Kelly Laxton, 66, of Springtown will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, atHawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jim Taylor will officiate.Laxton died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, in Springtown.Born Nov. 2, 1940, in Monroe, La., to Bernice Avery Sr. and Lillian Dunbar Kelly, she was ahomemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, James Troy Laxton; two sons, John Troyand Joseph Todd Laxton; and a brother, Bernice Avery Kelly Jr.She is survived by a son, James T. Laxton and wife, Sandra, of Frisco; a granddaughter, AshleyLaxton of Frisco; and numerous nieces.Published Thursday, January 25, 2007Leamer, Robert Bruce1926-2007No service is planned for Robert Bruce Leamer, 81, of Decatur. He was cremated at Jones FamilyFuneral Home in Bridgeport. His cremains will be scattered in the places he loved.Leamer died Monday, April 23, 2007, at his home in Decatur.Born April 18, 1926, in Philadelphia to Bruce and Lessie Leamer, he was a retired engineer forTRW. He was a Lutheran. He married Joan Elizabeth Leamer in La Mesa, Calif., on Sept. 10, 1949.Leamer served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Hazelwood at the battle of Okinawa in the Pacific inWorld War II and later was a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was a graduate of the University ofMontana in Missoula. He was a certified scuba diver, avid snow skier, reader and woodworker.He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Leamer Jr., of Seattle, and a brother, Bill Leamer.He is survived by his wife of Decatur; one son, Jim Leamer of Spokane, Wash.; a daughter, SherylLeamer of New Haven, Conn.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dick and Letty Stearns of Boyd;a nephew, Bruce Leamer of Long Beach, Calif.; a granddaughter, Lily DiMuro of New Haven,Conn.; and a grandson, Lucas DiMuro of Wilmington, Vt.Published Thursday, April 26, 2007Lee, Jesse Tucker1977-2007Graveside service for Jesse Tucker Lee, 29, of Denton will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 5, atBolivar Cemetery in Bolivar. Vistation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Jones Family

Funeral Home in Bridgeport.Lee died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, in Denton.Born May 10, 1977, in Denton, he was a roofer.He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Smith of Bowie; his mother, Marsha Smith; his father,Jesse Lee; a brother, Josh Hysom; two sisters, Christy Paddack of Krum and Jennifer Hutson ofBellevue; and his grandmother, Fern Lee.Published Sunday, March 4, 2007Lee, Jesse Wayne1980-2007Funeral for Jesse Wayne Lee, 26, of Rhome will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, at the NewarkChurch of Christ. Bobby Boaldin will officiate. Burial will be at Aurora Cemetery.Lee died Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Denton County.Born July 10, 1980, in Corpus Christi, he was a glazer with Haley Greer of Dallas.He is survived by his wife, Brandy Lee of Rhome; a son, Jarred Lee of Rhome; a daughter, MeganLee of Rhome; his parents, Jerry Wayne and Alice Lee of Rhome; a sister, Jennifer Kurtz andhusband, Bob, of Rhome; and a nephew, Jason Kurtz.Pallbearers will be Rob Kurtz, Jason Black, Steven Hogue, Jarred Robertson, Chalres Thompsonand Nick Carpenter.Memorials may be made in Brandy Lee’s name to Wells Fargo Bank in Rhome.Published Thursday, March 15, 2007Lefler, James Bradley1923-2007Funeral for James Bradley Lefler, 84, of Fort Worth was Tuesday, July 31, at Coker-HawkinsFuneral Home Chapel with burial at Bethel Cemetery.Lefler died Saturday, July 28, 2007.Born Jan. 17, 1923, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to William and Ella Warne Lefler, he was a retired land titleexaminer. He joined the Army in May 1945 at the Amarillo Army Air Field Separation Base as aflight officer and had a great interest in geneology. He married Lillie Maye Woolaver Feb. 6, 1965,in Decatur.He is survived by his wife; daughters, Joy Hoyos of Houston and Shirley Swiger and husband, Bill,of Arlington; sister, Lorraine Beadle of Pittsburgh; a grandson, Brad Swiger; granddaughters,Debbie Ford and Christina Ebrahim; and great-grandsons Justin and Daniel.Pallbearers were Brian Ford, Brad Swiger, Mohammad Ebrahim, Wayne Woolaver, Roger Johnsonand Bill Swiger.Published Thursday, August 2, 2007Lester, Wendell Marion1930-2007Private funeral for Wendell Marion Lester, 77, of Decatur was Aug. 5 at Oaklawn Cemetery.Lester died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in Decatur.Born May 15, 1930, in Comanche, Okla., to Marion and Wilma Ice Lester, he was a self-employedrestaurant, hotel and laundry owner. He married Mildred Phillips in Love County in OklahomaSept. 22, 1997.He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Lisa West and husband, Ray, and Kay Ouchtaqalla andhusband, Brahim, all of Arlington; a son, Michael Lewis and wife, Kerstein, of Fort Worth; six

grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Edwin ‘Skippy’ Lester; a sister, Darlene Roper;and numerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, August 12, 2007Leverette, Jim1928-2007Funeral for Jim Leverette, 79, of Sherman was Thursday at Waldo Funeral Chapel in Sherman. TheRevs. Kevin George, Jake Leverette and Bill Knight, officiated. Burial followed at West HillCemetery.Leverette died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, in Sherman.Born Jan. 12, 1928, in Bryan County, Okla., to Otis and Zona (Rolen) Leverette, he graduated fromSherman High School and married Helen McAfee on Jan. 27, 1945. He worked in the movingbusiness for more than 30 years as the owner of Leverette Transfer and Storage. He later workedfor Johnson and Johnson, retiring in June 1993. He served as a deacon for 51 years at CalvaryBaptist Church.He was preceded in death by a son, Jason.He is survived by his wife of Sherman; three daughters, Donna Groves and husband, T.A., ofChico, Nancy Bernard and husband, Mike, and Pam Gurley and husband, Jack, all of Sherman; ason, John Leverette of Sherman; eight grandchildren, Kristi Byrd and husband, Alan, of Bridgeport,Chad Husky and wife, Ronda, of Jacksboro, Malina Aleman and husband, Chico, Eric Bernard andwife, Hollie, Jennifer Benedict and husband, Shane, Jathan Gurley, and Dakota and Josh Leverette,all of Sherman; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lillian Hardy and husband, Bill, of Garlandand Brenda Nobles and husband, Jackie, of Sherman.Pallbearers were Eric Bernard, Jathan Gurley, Shane Benedict, Chico Aleman, Alan Byrd, andDakota and Josh Leverette. Honorary pallbearers were Doyle Barton, Cecil Cordell, Charles Hines,Don Dannenberg, Steve Davis and Leonard Cox.Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Bible Fund at 421 W. Moore, Sherman,Texas 75090.Published Sunday, February 18, 2007Limon, Maria Elena1969-2007Mass of Christian burial for Maria Elena Limon, 37, of Bowie will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, atSt. William’s Catholic Church in Montague. The Rev. Stephen Berg will officiate. Burial willfollow at Elmwood Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. in the Drawing Room of the WhiteFamily Funeral Home.Limon died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, in Decatur.Born June 8, 1969, in Mexico, she was employed as the head cook at the Hot Skillet Restaurant inAlvord and was known for making the hottest hot sauce around. She enjoyed listening to music andworking in her rose garden.She is survived by three children, Mellisa, Tony and Melina Limon, all of Bowie.Memorials may be made to the Maria Limon Children’s Fund at any Legend Bank location.Published Sunday, January 7, 2007Lindsey, John R.1926-2007Funeral for John R. Lindsey, 80, of Jacksboro was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the First

United Methodist Church of Jacksboro. Burial was to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro.The Rev. David Weber was to officiate.Lindsey died Wednesday, May 2, 2007, in Wichita Falls.Born Aug. 24, 1926, in Jack County to Dave and Mary Evelyn (Walters) Lindsey, he was a retiredstate district judge and a rancher. He married Carol Glendinning on July 28, 1956, in Green Valley.He was a member of the Jacksboro First United Methodist Church.Lindsey was a World War II veteran and a founding member of the Jack County Sheriff’s Posse.He was a member of the North Texas Council of Government, the Jack County Bar Association,the State Bar of Texas Association, the Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce, the local VFW, theLions Club and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He was an active supporterof the Long Horn Council of the Boy Scouts. He held public offices as county attorney and countyjudge of Jack County, district attorney of Jack, Parker and Wise counties, was a state district judgeand senior district judge.He is survived by his wife, Carol Lindsey of Jacksboro; a daughter, Carolyn Lindsey and husband,Walter Jones, of Cuervo, N.M.; a son, David Lindsey and wife, Pam, of Strawn; two sisters, JeanLindsey of Jacksboro and David Marie Hunter of Jack County; and two grandchildren, AndrewLindsey and Jonathan Lindsey.Published Sunday, May 6, 2007Lipstreu, Nell1926-2007Graveside service for Nell Lipstreu, 80, of Springtown was to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 7,at Springtown Cemetery.Lipstreu died Monday, March 5, 2007, in Decatur.Born June 9, 1926, in Goldthwaite to Gorman and Ila Knowles Baker, she grew up in Denton andwas employed by the Denton Phone Company. She married Bill Lipstreu on May 23, 1947. Theymoved to Boyd in 1954 and to Springtown in 1970. She was an employee of Mitchell Energy inBridgeport.She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mykel Blanchard; and a grandson, Eric DamonGromatzky.She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Sandy Brown and husband, Richard, of Boyd; andgrandchildren, Donny and Barry Brown, both of Boyd.Published Thursday, March 8, 2007Lisby, Mylas Andrew1922-2007Funeral for Mylas Andrew Lisby, 84, was to be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, atBiggers Funeral Chapel in Azle. Burial was to be in Boyd Cemetery.Lisby died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007.Born Nov. 19, 1922, in Newark, Lisby lived and went to school in Boyd until he enlisted in theCivilian Conservation Corps. After working in Colorado on the Red Rocks Amphitheater andBuffalo Bill’s grave projects, he came back to work at Burrus Mills in Saginaw.He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was discharged with the rank of sergeant in December1945. He married Mary Wills June 2, 1946. The couple had three children and moved from Boyd toFort Worth in 1957. He worked at Trinity Portland Cement until his retirement in 1984. He andMary loved to go fishing and camping.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Diane Lisby, Shirley White and husband, Paul, and LesLisby and wife, Jan; grandchildren, Andrew White and wife, Sarah, Mark and Caleb White, RachelSoria and husband, Victor, and Leanne Lisby; great-granddaughter, Ava Joy Soria; brother, HershelLisby; brother-in-law, Alfred Wenzel.Memorials may be made to The Church in Fort Worth, P.O. Box 11221, Fort Worth, TX 76110.Published Thursday, September 20, 2007Loper, Linda Kay1947-2007Memorial service for Linda Kay Loper, 59, of San Angelo will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007,at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel with burial at Aurora Cemetery.Loper died Monday, July 2, 2007, in San Angelo.Born Sept. 23, 1947, in Seminole to L.M. and Thelma McCraken Pierce, she worked in the foodindustry most of her life.She was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Pierce and a brother, Rex Pierce.She is survived by her children, Shannon Long of San Angelo and Richard S. Dean IV of Rhome;grandchildren, Kevin Harris of Hobbs, N.M., Kari amd Kayci Long, both of San Angelo and Taraand Shelbi Dean, both of Rhome; great-grandchildren, James and Eli Harris, both of Hobbs, AlexisLong of San Angelo and Cody Landrum of Rhome; sisters, Pam Snyder of Newark and BeverlyBoils of Santa Anna; brothers, Jack Pierce of Hobbs and David Pierce of Arizona; and numerousnieces and nephews.Published Sunday, July 8, 2007Lopez, Jorge Luis1985-2007Mass for Jorge Luis Lopez, 21, of Bridgeport was to be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at St.John’s Catholic Church in Bridgeport. Fr. Sojan George was to officiate. Burial was to follow inEast Bridgeport Cemetery.Lopez died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Fort Worth.Born Oct. 22, 1985, in Denton, to Jorge and Olga Lopez, he was a welder for Richey OilfieldConstruction. He was a 2004 graduate of Bridgeport High School and a Catholic.He is survived by his parents of Bridgeport; two sisters, Claudia Titus and husband, Jeff, ofLoveland, Colo., and Jessica Lopez of Bridgeport; his girlfriend, Mary Moore of Chico; hisGodparents, Jose and Martha Sanchez of Lake Worth; and numerous aunts and uncles.Pallbearers were to be Paco Suarez, David Suarez, Francisco Esparza, Sergio Rodrguez, TrentMills and Victor Garcia. Honorary pallbearers were to be David Brigham, Jeff Titus and ShawnKelly.Published Thursday, September 27, 2007Love, Luella1937-2007Graveside service for Luella Love, 70, of Decatur was to be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 in EastBridgeport Cemetery.Love died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, in Decatur.Born Dec. 16, 1937, in Bloomington, Ill., to Arthur and Lillian Lewis, she was a homemaker and amember of the House of Prayer in Girard, Ill.She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene Love, and three brothers.

She is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Askins and husband, James, of Chico; son, Glenn Loveof Carlinville, Ill.; two grandchildren, Brittany Love and Anthony Beagle; step-grandchildren, JesseAskins, Jimmy Askins and Elizabeth Askins; brother, Raymond Lewis and wife, Sarah, of Girard;sisters, Barbara Lewis and Maryanne Lindgren, both of Girard; as well as several nieces andnephews.Published Sunday, December 30, 2007Lovell, Isaiah Joel2007A private service will be held for Isaiah Joel Lovell, the infant son of Ty and Rachel Lovell ofDecatur.Lovell was born and died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, in Grapevine.He is survived by his parents; a twin sister, Ariel Lovell, a sister, Madeline Lovell; three brothers,Samuel, Lee and Tomlyn Lovell, all of Decatur; grandparents, Lynn and Oleta Lovell and Tommyand Nedra Ashton, all of Hurst; great-grandmother, Norma Ashton of Houston; as well as aunts,uncles, and cousins.Published Sunday, December 16, 2007Lowe, Ryan Adam1990-2007Service for Ryan Adam Lowe, 17, of Springtown was Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Springtown Church ofChrist with burial at Opal Cemetery in Wise County.Lowe died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in Wise County.Born Jan. 25, 1990, in Fort Worth to Shane and Jamie Lowe of Springtown, he would have been asenior at Paradise High School where he played baseball and basketball. He was a member of theSpringtown Church of Christ.He is survived by his parents; sister, Maegan Lowe; grandparents, Lynn and Carolyn Browning andMarshall and Shirley Lowe, all of Springtown; great-grandparents, Foy and Billie Lowe, ofSpringtown and Dorothy Kammerer of Azle; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.Published Thursday, August 9, 2007Lowrimore, Mildred Juanita1923-2007Mildred Juanita (Anthonty) Lowrimore, 84, died Sept. 3, 2007, in Decatur. Funeral service isscheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, at Coker-Hawkins Chapel in Decatur with the Revs.George Box and Jim Lowrimore to officiate. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Grove Hill Cemetery inDallas.Visitation is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Coker-Hawkins.Lowrimore was born on Aug. 24, 1923, in Le Roy, Kan., to Anna Marie McKusker Anthony andDewey Dale Anthony. She married Bonnie Eugene Lowrimore on June 19, 1944, in Dallas.She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Bonnie Eugene Lowrimore, son CliffordAnthony Lowrimore, granddaughter Brenda Kaye Summers and brothers Dale Anthony and JessAnthony.Lowrimore is survived by her sons, Jim Lowrimore and wife Diane, of Krum, and KennyLowrimore and wife Sue of Frisco; daughters, Dianna Jean Meek and husband Dennis, of Decatur,and Beverly Kugler and husband David of Red Oak; brother Lee Anthony of Le Roy; 15grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Clifford

Box, sister-in-law Vivian Watson and many nieces and nephews.Pallbearers will be Kevin Lowrimore, Philip Stevenson, Dennis Burnhardt, Doug Box, DavidKugler and Dennis Meek.Published Thursday, September 6, 2007Luevanos, Raquel1946-2007Funeral for Raquel Luevanos, 60, of Paradise was March 15 at Assumption of the Blessed VirginMary Catholic Church in Decatur with Father Gonzalo Morales officiating.Luevanos died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Paradise.Born Aug. 9, 1946, in Jerez Zacatecas, Mexico, to Librido Fernandez and Elvira Mares, she was ahomemaker. She married Jose Ruben Luevanos on Feb. 13, 1965, in Mexico. She was a member ofthe Catholic church.She was preceded in death by two brothers, Roberto and Sabino Fernandez.She is survived by her husband of Paradise; children, Sofia Pedroza and husband Hugo of Decatur,Librado Luevanos and wife Elvira, Ruben Luevanos and wife Laura and Oscar Luevanos, all ofParadise, and Cecilia De Hoyos and husband Emilio of Bridgeport; brothers, Aucencio, Severo,Aurelio and Panfilo Fernandez; and sisters, Hermelinda Avina Fernandez and Ema Inguanzo.Published Sunday, March 18, 2007Lutenbaker, Troy Lee ‘Poppotnin’1938-2007Funeral for Troy Lee ‘Poppotnin’ Lutenbaker, 68, of Decatur was Jan. 29 at Community Church inDecatur. The Revs. John Redfern and Gary Sessions officiated. Burial followed at Lynn CreekCemetery in Jacksboro.Lutenbaker died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, in Decatur.Born Nov. 22, 1938, in Bridgeport to Bryan and Quilla Mann Lutenbaker, he was a graduate ofBridgeport High School and owner and founder of Sandy Hill Redi Mix. He married Reba JacksonJune 3, 1960, in Bridgeport. Lutenbaker was a founding member of Wise County Tin and Iron, amember of the Community Church and the Wise County Antique Auto Club.He was preceded in death by his wife on Dec. 23, 2005.He is survived by his son, Chris Lutenbaker of Alvord; two daughters, Tammy Coleman andDebbie Lutenbaker, both of Decatur; four grandsons, Rusty Coleman and wife, Chasity, ofBridgeport, Tye Coleman, Reese Coleman and Jackson Clements; two granddaughters, CassieClements and Annie Hodges; two great-grandchildren, Corbin and Emerson Coleman; and a sister,Qzella Petty of Boyd.Pallbearers included Rocky Blaylock, Perfecto Huerta, Doug Jackson, Kenny Jackson, Todd Stokesand Jerry Taylor. Honorary pallbearers included Jerry Jackson, Roy Boswell and Bruce Rajala.Published Thursday, February 1, 2007Lynch, Roy Gene ‘Little Gene’1978-2007Service for Roy Gene “Little Gene” Lynch, 28, of Rhome was Feb. 27 at Christian-HawkinsFuneral Home in Boyd. The Rev. John Grogan officiated. Burial followed in Boyd Cemetery.Lynch died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Fort Worth.Born May 7, 1978, in Decatur, he was a self-employed landscaper. He was a member of WesternHills Assembly of God.

He is survived by his father, Gene Lynch and fiancée, Cindy Dickey, of Newark; his mother, PaulaLynch of Conroe; a brother, Ryan Lynch of Newark; two sisters, Jessica Lynch and Jenna Lynch ofNewark; step-mother, Cindy Sparks of Newark; and grandmother, Juanita McLaughlin of De Kalb.Pallbearers will be Billy Nowlin, Johnny King, Paul King, James Cornstubble, Bubba Cornstubbleand Chris Pennington.Published Thursday, March 1, 2007Maness, Chubby Gene1929-2007Funeral for Chubby Gene Maness, 78, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at White’sFuneral Home Chapel in Springtown. Burial was to follow at Pleasant Grove No. 1 Cemetery.He died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Fort Worth.Born May 17, 1929, in Springtown to Arrie and Ruth Byers Maness, he was a lifelong resident ofWise County. He was president of the Decatur Eagles Booster Club in 1970 and 1980. He servedhis country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Ola, and three brothers.He is survived by two sons, James Maness and wife, Tiffany of Azle and Fred Allen ofSpringtown; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two brothers, Valton Maness and LarryManess, both of Springtown.Published Sunday, December 9, 2007Mangus, Brenda Gail1946-2007Funeral for Brenda Gail Mangus, 61, of Decatur was Aug. 9 at First United Methodist Church inJasper. The Rev. Thomas O. Brumett, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur,conducted the service. Burial was in Jasper. Mangus died Aug. 4, 2007, in Fort Worth.She was born Jan. 15, 1946, in Nederland to Earl and Lydia Spencer.She is survived by a son, Jerod McCloud and his wife Amy; daughter Monica McCloud; son,Steven Mangus and wife, Dana; son Derrell Mangus and wife Ginger and nine grandchildren. Sheis also survived by two brothers, Gary Spencer and Berthold Spencer and a sister, Sharon Barclay.Published Thursday, August 16, 2007Manire, Marshall Arthur1946-2007A memorial service for Marshall Arthur Manire, 61, was held Sunday, Dec. 2 in Denton. He wasburied at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton.Born July 19, 1946, in Denton, he lived and worked in Arlington most of his life.He is surivived by his sisters, Nancy Hickman and Mona Munn of Athens and Carolyn Andres ofMesquite; aunts, Dora Manire of Decatur, LaVerne Manire of Weatherford; step-mom, PhylisManire Cross; and numerous cousins.Published Thursday, December 6, 2007Mann, Robert Jay, Jr.1923-2007Funeral for Robert Jay Mann Jr., 83, of Haltom City was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at St.Luke United Methodist Church in Haltom City. Burial was to follow at 12:30 p.m. at OaklawnCemetery in Decatur. Drs. Jeff May and Jerry Chism were to officiate.

Mann died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, in Haltom City.Born May 19, 1923, near Sycamore, in Wise County, to Robert Jay and Rosa May Mann, he wasraised and educated in Decatur. He volunteered and became an aircraft mechanic in the Army AirForce during World War II. He married Ella Marie Stone on March 8, 1947, in Decatur. He retiredfrom General Motors in Arlington after 29 1/2 yeras.He was a 33 degree Mason and was the past master, lifetime member and Golden Trowel Awardrecipient of the Haltom City Masonic Lodge. He was a past patron of the Eastern Star Haltom Citychapter. He was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.He was preceded in death by his wife, a brother and three sisters.He is survived by brothers, Billy J. Mann and wife, Lavell, of Decatur, Jackie Mann and wife,Ruth, of Mineral Wells and Ernest Mann and wife, Margaret, of Arlington; a sister-in-law, LeonaMann; and brothers-in-law, Jimmy Sherman and wife, Kathren, Don Stone and wife, Glenda, andWayne Stone and wife, Wanda, all of Decatur.Memorials may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 3200 Denton Highway, HaltomCity, Texas 76117 or to Scottish Rite Hospital, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas, Texas 75219.Published Sunday, April 29, 2007Manning, Carolyn Ann1948-2007Funeral for Carolyn Ann Manning, 59, of Chico was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007, atHawkins Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Wood officiating and burial at Paradise Cemetery.Manning died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Decatur.Born May 12, 1948, in Decatur to Loyd and Eva (Read) Moody, she was a homemaker.She is survived by a daughter, Angie Watson and husband, Joey, of Chico; a son, Bart Weatherlyand wife, Jolinda, of Chico; three grandchildren, Ashleigh Robinson and husband, Chris, ofBridgeport and Nikki and Cameron Weatherly; one great-grandchild, Adriann Robinson; a brother,Jack Moody of Paradise; two sisters, Jannie Lou Meadows and husband, Melvin, and BettyLivengood and husband, Marvin, all of Cottondale.Pallbearers were to be Jerrod Mowery, Teddy St. John, Paul Arrington Jr., Benny Simmons, ChrisClark, Erick Blalock and honorary pallbearers Cody Burdine, Seth Weatherly, Tommy Maddux andLes McCain.Published Sunday, July 29, 2007Manning, Patsy C.1951-2007Funeral for Patsy C. Manning, 55, of Pelican Bay was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at FirstAssembly of God Church in Azle. The Rev. Tim Stevens was to officiate. Burial was to be atPleasant Grove Cemetery No. 2 in Keeter.Manning died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, in Pelican Bay.Born May 29, 1951, in Seminole to Dayton and Jessie Hardage, she was a beautician. She marriedRonnie Manning on Jan. 18, 1987, in Boyd. She was a member of the First Assembly of GodChurch in Azle.She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Manning of Pelican Bay; five sons, David Smith ofPalestine, Sammy Smith and wife, Cindy, Terry Smith and wife, Angie, and Michael Manning, allof Pelican Bay, and Ronnie Manning Jr. of El Paso; two daughters, Vicki Fisher and husband,Chester, of Burleson and Christy Manning of Granbury; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild;

five sisters, Mavine Meason of Azle, Martha Frame and husband, Melvin, and Linda Jenkins andhusband, Louis, all of Boyd, Brenda Chaney and husband, Glen Manning, and Beverly Harvey andhusband, Kenneth, all of Azle; a step-mother, Ina Mae Hardage of Fort Worth; and two step-brothers, Billy Biffel and wife, Cathy, and Bobby Biffel and wife, Lena, all of Fort Worth.Pallbearers were to be Danny Rogers, Timothy Rogers, Jonathon Rogers, Jon Jon, Paul Gomez,Ricky Sisk, John Clark and Ronny Blackwell. Honorary pallbearers were to be Steve Hunt, MikeGallagher, Stacey Johnson, Lee Flournoy and Justin Meason.Published Sunday, April 8, 2007Martin, Clydene1942-2007Funeral for Clydene Martin, 65, of Bridgeport was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at theBalsora Baptist Church in Balsora with burial at Boonsville Cemetery.Martin died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born June 15, 1942, in San Saba to Eva May and Elmer Vernie Tinney, she retired as secretary forthe Bridgeport Independent School District after 27 years.She was preceeded in death by a brother, Harmon Tinney.She is survived by her husband, Rufus Martin; daughters, Edie McDonald and husband, Mike, TinaLove and husband, Jimmy, and Cindy Lawson; grandchildren, Aaron Munn, Derek McDonald,Taylor McDonald, Chad Love and Kaylee Love, all of Bridgeport; and numerous cousins.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Balsora Baptist Church orwww.the3day.org donated in the name of Cindy Lawson in memory of Clydene Martin.Published Sunday, August 19, 2007Martin, James Taylor ‘J.T.’, Sr.1934-2007Funeral for James Taylor “J.T.” Martin Sr., 72, of Boyd will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 12, atGreenwood Chapel. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.Sunday, March 11 at the Greenwood Funeral Home.Martin died Thursday, March 8, 2007, in Azle.Born Sept. 1, 1934, in Cooper, he and his wife, Letha, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary inFebruary. He worked for American Manufacturing for 38 years and at Trinitiy Industries for fiveyears before his retirement. He enjoyed traveling the U.S. He served in the U.S. Army during theCuban Conflict.He is survived by his wife, Letha Martin of Boyd; two daughters, Deborah Blue and husband,Ronnie, of Aledo and Hadie VanDeren and husband, Joseph, of North Richland Hills; sons, DonaldC. Mitchell and wife, Shirley, Johnny Max Martin and wife, Autumn, and Ronnie Mitchell Jr., allof Boyd, James T. Martin of Poolville, Chester L. Martin of Weatherford and Joel Martin and wife,Joyce, of Azle; two brothers, Houston Martin and Willie Joe Martin; three sisters, Jewel Salgada,Dorothy Garcia and Shirley DeQuay; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, March 11, 2007Martinez, Diana Iris Medina2006-2007Funeral for Diana Iris Medina Martinez, 8 months, of Irving was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March10, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Decatur with Father Sojan Georgeofficiating. Burial was to be at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Martinez died Sunday, March 4, 2007, in Dallas.She was born June 10, 2006, in Dallas to Elia Martinez Bermudez.She is survived by her mother; and grandparents, Ignacio Martinez, Eva Bermudez, Jose Medinaand Rosa Romero.Published Sunday, March 11, 2007Martinez, Javier Eduardo Medina2003-2007Funeral for Javier Eduardo Medina Martinez, 3, of Irving was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10,at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Decatur with Father 0Sojan Georgeofficiating. Burial was to be at Oaklawn Cemetery.Martinez died Monday, March 5, 2007, in Dallas.He was born Nov. 4, 2003, in Dallas to Elia Martinez Bermudez.He is survived by his mother; and grandparents, Ignacio Martinez, Eva Bermudez, Jose Medina andRosa Romero.Published Sunday, March 11, 2007Masten, James E.1922-2007Graveside service for James E. Masten, 84, of Decatur was to be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 19,at Era Cemetery. Kevin Moore was to officiate.Masten died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in Decatur.He was born Nov. 27, 1922, in Era to James E. Masten and Mary Elizabeth Brewer.He is survived by his wife, Doris Roberts; a son, Danny Masten and wife, Karen, of Alvord; agrandson, John Masten and wife, Stacy, of Alvord; a great-grandson, Cooper Masten of Alvord;and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.Published Thursday, September 20, 2007Masten, Jesse E., Jr.1922-2007Graveside service for Jesse E. Masten Jr., 84, of Decatur was Wednesday, Sept. 19, at EraCemetery. Kevin Moore officiated.Masten died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in Decatur.He was born Nov. 27, 1922, in Era to Jesse E. Masten Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Brewer.He is survived by his wife, Doris Roberts; a son, Danny Masten and wife, Karen, of Alvord; agrandson, John Masten and wife, Stacy, of Alvord; a great-grandson, Cooper Masten of Alvord;and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.Published Sunday, September 23, 2007Matthews, Regina Kay1957-2007Graveside service for Regina Kay Matthews, 50, of Newark was Dec. 14 at Pleasant Hill Cemeteryin Bryans Mill.Matthews died Monday, Dec. 11, 2007, in Newark.Born Nov. 12, 1957, in Dallas to Charles Lloyd and Helen M. (Ponder) Matthews, she was ahomemaker.She was preceded in death by three brothers, Reese Dale Morphew, Lloyd Wayne Matthews and

Michael Charles Matthews.She is survived by her husband, Aron Ray Cain of Newark; two daughters, Tericia D. Pena andhusband, Donald, of Tyler and Tina Ann Cannon of Grand Prairie; seven grandchildren, Matthew,Madison, Khyra, Ray, Melvin, Christopher and LeOra; her mother of Mena, Ark.; three brothers,Ovid E. Morphew Jr. of Grand Prairie, Roger K. Morphew of Mena and Jimmy L. Matthews ofDetroit, Texas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, December 16, 2007Matzinger, Alan1945-2007Funeral for Alan DeWitt Matzinger, 61, of Bridgeport was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, atHawkins Funeral Chapel with George Gray officiating. Burial was to follow at Paradise Cemetery.Matzinger died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born March 11, 1945, in New Orleans, La., to Irv D. and Mildred Stanfield Matzinger, he workedfor Ideal Printers. He was a member of the Church of Christ.He is survived by his mother of Bridgeport; a brother, Dan Matzinger and wife, Leah Nan, ofParadise; and three nieces, Melissa, Savannah and Joni.Published Thursday, January 18, 2007Matzinger, John Dewitt, Jr.1914-2007Funeral for John Dewitt Matzinger Jr., 93, of Burnet was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, atHawkins Funeral Home with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery and Dr. David Burrowsofficiating.Matzinger died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in Cedar Park.Born Feb. 28, 1914, in Paradise to John Dewitt and Mary Golda Hawk Matzinger, he was a retiredelementary and secondary school principal. He was raised in Bridgeport and graduated fromBridgeport High School in 1932. He attended Decatur Baptist College from 1932 to 1934. Hereceived a bachelor of science degree in government from North Texas State Teachers College in1936 and a Master’s degree in elementary school administration from North Texas in 1949. Heserved in the U.S. Navy Seabees in World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church inBridgeport and served as a Rotarian and on the board of the Education Service Center, Region II.He enjoyed golfing. He married Roberta Johnson Pate Aug. 22, 1988.Matzinger was preceeded in death by his first wife, Virginia Johnson Matzinger in 1978 and threesisters, Zelda Inez Liles, Tim Matzinger and Maude Muriel McCarty.He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Linda Kay Hartig and husband David of Burnet; a son, JohnDelmo Matzinger and wife Charlotte of Cedar Park; two granddaughters, Amy Matzinger DeGroatand husband Jim of Cedar Park and Joy Matzinger Schranghamer and husband Jeff of Boston; agreat-grandson, Nash DeGroat of Cedar Park; a step-daughter, Anamary Pate Tinar and husbandMorgan of Bridgeport; a step-granddaughter, Catherine Carroll and husband Warren; a step-grandson, Dr. Martin Turman and wife Pamela; two step-grandsons, Ryan and Ethan Carroll; twostep-granddaughters, Elizabeth and Alexandra Turman; and numerous nieces and nephews.Published Thursday, December 20, 2007Maxey, Alma Spain1935-2007Funeral for Alma Spain Maxey, 71, of Decatur was April 24 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in

Decatur. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery. Clyde Spain and Don Spain officiated.Maxey died Saturday, April 21, 2007, in Decatur.Born April 23, 1935, in Decatur to Clyde Warren and Nellie Christine Rawle Spain, she marriedDavid Maxey on March 30, 1956, in Decatur. They owned and operated Wise County Equipmentin Decatur for many years.She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Phyllis Elenburg and husband, Brad, Becky Swanand husband, Ken, all of Jacksboro, and Joy Addington and Mark Howell of Decatur;grandchildren, Kagen, Kelli and Kane Elenburg, Kasey Swan and wife, Stephanie, Kori Swan,David Paul Addington and wife, Casey, and Colby and Merrick Addington; great-grandchildren,Davy Addington, Kasey Ray Swan II and Kyler Swan; three brothers, Clyde Spain and Don Spain,both of Decatur, and Warren Spain of Corsicana; and two sisters, Emodine Boydston and IdnelStone of Decatur.Pallbearers were nephews David Paul Addington, Kasey Swan, Colby Addington, Kagen Elenburg,Merrick Addington and Kane Elenburg.Published Thursday, April 26, 2007McCauley, Kennith, Sr.1944-2007Funeral for Kennith McCauley Sr., 63, of Graham was Nov. 20 at Hawkins Funeral Home with theRev. Jeff Tackett officiating. Burial was at Cottonwood Cemetery in Bryson.McCauley died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in Denton.Born Feb. 24, 1944, in Center to O.B. and Ruth Ennis McCauley, he was a retired machinist and amember of Corinth Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby McCauley; daughters, Denise Tucker and Sandra KayMcCauley; great-grandson, Nicky Winder; brothers, James Carol and Eugene McCauley; andsisters, Tootsie Faulkner and Jimmie Dee McCauley.He is survived by the mother of his children, Helen Petty of Boyd; a son, Kennith Earl McCauleyand wife, Petey, of Paradise; daughters, Reba Horton, Joy McCauley and Kim Brady, all of Boyd;19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Margie Bowlin of Center, Ida Weatherfordof Graham and Ruby Eanes of Bryson; two brothers, Preston McCauley of Decatur and ObieMcCauley of Olney; numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were J.J. Cooper, Steven Edward, Kennith McCauley, Stevie Brady, Charlie Winder,Robert McCauley and Larry McCauley.Published Thursday, November 22, 2007McClary, Willis Hayes1927-2007Willis Hayes McClary, 80, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, in Fort Worth. Funeral services were to beheld at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at Cates Street Church of Christ, with burial officiated byRoger Rhodes and assisted by Michael Orr, at Jim Ned Cemetery.McClary was born May 8, 1927, in Bridgeport to George Hood and Ella Priscilla (Hayes) McClary.He married Mary Alice Warner Dec. 26, 1953, in Waurika, Okla. He was a retired aircraftelectrician for Vought Aerospace in Grand Prairie and a member of the Church of Christ.He is survived by his wife; son, Mark McClary of Rhome; daughters, Loyce Stewart and husband,Joel, of Fort Worth, Joyce McDonald of Fort Worth and Nina Moore and husband, Ken, ofSaginaw; grandchildren Sula McCuiston and husband, Kelly, of Saginaw, Denisha Shipman and

husband, Thad, of Saginaw, Matt Presley of Austin, Zack McClary of Rhome, Ross Moore ofSaginaw, Amy Clayton of Fort Worth and Tracy Blalack of Longview; great-grandchildren WillisMcCuiston, Madison Shipman and Shelly McCuiston, all of Saginaw, Elizabeth and Halie Curleyof Fort Worth and Mitchel Cresse, Mia and Riley Blalack, all of Fort Worth.Pallbearers will be Thad Shipman, Kelly McCuiston, Nolan Warner, Sharky Nelson, DavidWarner, Jim Warner, Norman Warner, Ross Moore and Willis McCuiston.Published Thursday, September 6, 2007McCurdy, Allan Chambers1932-2007Funeral for Allan Chambers McCurdy, 98, of Decatur was Dec. 21 at Coker Hawkins FuneralHome Chapel. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery. The Rev. Johnny Irish officiated.McCurdy died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at his home in Decatur.Born April 2, 1909, in Fort Worth to Rufus Cal McCurdy and Ava Elizabeth Chambers, he was afarmer and rancher. He married Ruth Taylor on Dec. 25, 1932, in Seymore.He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Blessing and Beatrice Moore.He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Barbara Ann Adair; two brothers, Elton McCurdy ofDecatur and Floyd McCurdy of Rhome; a sister, Calva Holland; three grandchildren, Mark AllanStarnes, Tamra Fay Stephens and Sheryl Jean Adair; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Pat McCurdy, Bill McCurdy, K.C. McCurdy, Kyle McCurdy, Rocky Holland, andTommy Blessing, Johnny Blessing and Bobby Downe.Published Thursday, December 27, 2007McKee, James1942-2007Funeral for James McKee, 64, of Gainesville was May 3 at Aurora Baptist Church. Rev. JimmyWithers officiated. Burial followed at Aurora Cemetery.McKee died Monday, April 30, 2007, in Gainesville.Born July 31, 1942, in Decatur, to L.E. Pete McKee and Opal Harwell, he was an electrician. Hemarried Evelyn Garrett May 2, 1964, in Rhome. He was a member of the Aurora Baptist Churchand the Rhome Masonic Lodge.He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Melissa Rhodes and husband, Randy, of Decatur andDebbie Knabe and husband, Mark, of Rosston; a son, Ronnie Shockey and wife, Penny, of Rhome;a brother, Larry McKee and wife, Vickie, of Aurora; a sister, Janelle Blasé and husband, Olin, ofDecatur; six grandchildren, Jonathan Shockey, Matthew Shockey, Ashley Rhodes, Ryan Rhodes,Blake Knabe and Shae Knabe; a brother-in-law, James P. Garrett; and several nieces.Published Thursday, May 10, 2007McKelleb, Richelle Tarace1966-2007Memorial for Richelle Tarace McKelleb, 41, of Rhome will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at NorthPoint Christian Church in Lewisville. The Revs. Mike Farrah and Gary Riker will officiate.McKelleb died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, in Grapevine.Born Jan. 18, 1966, in Marion, Ind., to Richard and Janice McKelleb, she was a member of NorthPoint Christian Church.She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Sherri Phillippe and Angela Lee McKelleb; two nieces,

Leah Rodriguez and Shehan Phillippe; a nephew, Ryan Phillippe; two great-nephews; a great-niece; and two great step-nieces.Memorials may be made in McKelleb’s name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.Published Thursday, February 1, 2007McKenzie, Jake1985-2007Funeral for Jake McKenzie, 21, of Paradise was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at HawkinsFuneral Chapel in Bridgeport with the Rev. Bill Cleveland officiating. Burial was be at 2 p.m. atGrapevine Cemetery.McKenzie died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, in Denton.Born Nov. 28, 1985, in Bedford, he was an auto inspector for Quick Lube in Saginaw. He attendedschool in the Northwest school district and was a 2004 graduate of Winfree Academy in Grapevine.He is survived by his father, Thomas McKenzie and wife, Mary, of Keller; his mother, CandyMcKenzie and fiancé, James Williams, of Paradise; an aunt, Susan Messick and husband, Bruce;and two uncles, Mike Evans and fiancee, Linda Powell, and Jim McKenzie and wife, Jean.Pallbearers were to be Eric, Kalo and Jason Evans, Lee Lovato, Alan Messick and ShannonKeener.Published Sunday, February 4, 2007McKinley, Clara LaVon1931-2007Memorial service for Clara LaVon McKinley, 75, of Los Lunas, N.M. will be Friday, June 1, at10:30 a.m. at Twin Oaks Assembly of God in Bridgeport with Gary Sessions officiating.McKinley died Saturday, May 26, 2007, in Decatur.Born June 1, 1931, in Mountainair, N.M., she was a certified jailhouse minister in for more than 30years and a member of the Belen Christian Church of New Mexico. She loved to helpunderprivileged families, quilt, work puzzles and was an avid antique collector.She is survived by her husband, Andrew McKinley; sons, Kein McKinley and wife Carlyne ofChico and Faron McKinley of Los Lunas, N.M.; a daughter, Sherry Smith and husband Tommy ofSanta Fe, N.M.; brothers, Floyd Galloway of Bridgeport and Oscar Galloway of Belen, N.M.;grandchildren, Jacque Martin of Bixby, Okla., Daniel, Rebekah and Naomi McKinley ofBridgeport, Sarah Atkinson of Marble Falls, Deborah Sellards of Rhome, Abraham and RachelMcKinley of Chico, Kimberlee Kali and Eddie Smith of Atlanta, Ga., Mandy Isaacson of Keller,Heather Lara and Melissa Tyron of Oologah, Okla., and Pam Ledbetter of North Richland Hills;and 12 great-granchildren.Published Thursday, May 31, 2007McMurry, Randy1949-2007Funeral for Randy McMurry, 57, of Runaway Bay will be Wednesday, May 30, at 2 p.m. atHawkins Funeral Chapel with Gary Wilson and the Rev. Joe Tom Bement officiating with burial atEast Bridgeport Cemetery.McMurry died Saturday, May 26, 2007, in Decatur.Born Dec. 28, 1949, in Dumas to David E. “Gene” and Lou Thomason McMurry, he was businessmanager for Transocean Offshore Drilling Co. for 24 years. He attended the University of NorthTexas with a major in business. He was married to Rhonda Lynn Bement for 10 1/2 years.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey David McMurry.He is survived by his wife; children, Kasi Lenan Fagan of Bridgeport, Suzanne Largent andhusband, Brad, of Bridgeport and J.T. Stockton and wife, Jodie, of Bridgeport; five granchildren,Madalynn Fagan, Austin Largent, Hunter Largent, Jaden Stockton and Brody James Stockton; asister, Rowena Wilson and husband Gary of Madisonville; a brother, Dennis McMurry and wifeTonya of Chico; father and mother-in-law, Mike and Sylvia Bement of Runaway Bay; as well asseveral nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Brett Bement, Steven Bement, J.T. Stockton, Dennis McMurry, Brad Largent andDave McMurry.Published Thursday, May 31, 2007McNutt, Helen Katherine Fair1907-2007Funeral for Helen Katherine Fair McNutt, 100, of Olney was Monday, Aug. 6, at Lunn FuneralHome chapel with the Rev. Johnny Irish, associate pastor of the First United Methodist Church inDecatur, officiating. Burial followed at Restland Cemetery.McNutt died Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, in Decatur.Born April 27, 1907, in Bowie to Jacob Harvey and Lucy (Brumfield) Fair, she married CharlesMcNutt in January of 1931 in Dallas. She was the Olney Chamber of Commerce Board of Industrysecretary for 15 years, a founding member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where she was a formerSunday school teacher and a member of St. Anne’s Guild, a member of the Amity Club for 40years and had been active in the PTA during her children’s school years. She moved to Olney fromDalles in 1946.She was preceeded in death by her husband on Sept. 20, 1957.She is survived by two daughters, Melinda Helen Ferrell of Austin and Lucy Anne Slaten andhusband, Dwayne, of Lake Bridgeport; four grandchildren, Doug Ferrell of Austin, Mark Ferrelland wife, Betty, of Pana, Ill., Carter Slaten and wife, Jody, of Alvord and Kelly Slaten and wife,Kylie, of Sunset; eight great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Douglas, John and Allyson Ferrell and KatieAnne, Parker, Paige and Presley Slaten.Memorials may be made to the Hamilton Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 158, Olney, Texas 76374.Published Thursday, August 9, 2007McWhorter, Daniel Ray1952-2007Daniel Ray McWhorter, 55, of Olden, known to his friends and family as “Danny Mac,” diedSaturday, Sept. 1, 2007, near Bridgeport.Funeral was Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, in Eastland. Interment followed at Eastland Cemetery, withRoy Hailey officiating.McWhorter was born in Amarillo July 13, 1952, to Merle Chester McWhorter and Druzella Rasco.He attended schools in Eastland and Olden. He married Annette Cummins on Jan. 13, 1990, inOlden.He is survived by his wife, Annette, of Olden; his daughter, Melissa Sue Elnora McWhorter ofOlden; sons, Jeffery Ray McWhorter, Michael Dean McWhorter, Jeremy James McWhorter, MerleDewayne McWhorter and Norman Dean McWhorter, all of Abilene, and Nathan DanielMcWhorter of Olden; sister, Sheryl McWhorter Weatherford of Eastland; and brother, Bobby Gene

McWhorter of Amarillo.Published Thursday, September 13, 2007McWilliams, Lena JoAnn1913-2007Funeral for Lena JoAnn McWilliams, 94, was Friday, Dec. 21, at the Drawing Room of the WhiteFamily Funeral Home with Jerry Jones and Ron Abbott officiating.McWilliams died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, in Bowie.Born Nov. 18, 1913, in Park Springs to Samuel L. and Inis Lasiter Earp, she was a homemaker. Shegraduated from Park Spings High School and married Garland McWilliams Dec. 24, 1932, inSunset. She worked in the airfield industry in California during World War II. In 1947, her familymoved to Bowie where she worked as a tool and dye maker for General Dynamics. She was amember of First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and traveling with her husband.She was preceded in death by her husband, five brothers and two sisters.She is survived by her children, Bob McWilliams and wife Beverly and Garlene Frazier andhusband Don, all of Bowie; grandchildren, Marlyn Shirley and husband Wayne of Bowie, BrettMcWilliams and wife Anna of Albuquerque, N.M., J.P. McWilliams and wife Rosa, Kathy Davisand Rhonda Reed, all of Bowie; great-grandchildren, Miranda, Morgan, Maverick and Maci LynnMcWilliams; sister, Laverne Studebaker; brothers, Claude, Carol and Jimmie Earp, all of FortWorth; and numerous nieces and nephews.Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Rural Texas in Bowie.Published Sunday, December 23, 2007Meadows, Ruth1936-2007Funeral for Ruth Meadows, 71, of Paradise was Aug. 29 at the Cottondale Church of Christ. Burialfollowed at Cottondale Cemetery. Gerald Cleveland and Danny Russell officiated.Meadows died Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, in Fort Worth.Born Jan. 28, 1936, in Denton to Virgil and Carrie Mae (Powell) Sutherland, she married RaymondMeadows on Feb. 7, 1959, in Hurst. She was a member of the Cottondale Church of Christ.She is survived by her husband; a son, Ronnie Meadows and wife, Dianne, of Seguin; twograndchildren, Wesley and Kelby Meadows of Seguin; two brothers, Jack Sutherland of NorthRichland Hills and Jerry Sutherland of Fort Worth; and two sisters, Peggy Williams of Hurst andMargie Boyels of North Richland Hills.Pallbearers were Joe Bolin, Otis Chitwood, Terry Self, Lonnie Adams, Jay Foster and DavidPearson.Published Sunday, September 2, 2007Merrifield, John Jefferson, Jr.1918-2007Funeral for John Jefferson Merrifield Jr., 88, of Decatur, will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, atCoker-Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Thursday.Merrifield died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007.Born Oct. 28, 1918, in Dallas to John Jefferson Merrifield Sr. and Mary Sue Rudd, he married CoraElizabeth Smith Sept. 13, 1952, in Fort Worth.He was preceded in death by his wife.

He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Littlejohn and husband, David, of Rhome; fourgrandchildren, Rachel L. Thomas of Haltom City, Amanda Littlejohn of Arlington, MelanieLittlejohn and Scott Littlejohn of Rhome; and three great-grandchildren, Christopher, Caleb andHannah Thomas of Haltom City.Published Thursday, October 18, 2007Meyer, Arnold Albert1940-2007Funeral for Arnold Albert Meyer, 66, of Decatur will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sojan George will officiate. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday atCentral Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday.Meyer died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, in Arlington.Born Dec. 4, 1940, in Fonda, Iowa, to Walter and Reka Schultz Meyer, he was a retired pilot forUnited Airlines. He married Nancy Stein on Sept. 5, 1964, in Manson, Iowa. He was a pilot for theU.S. Air Force and served two tours in Vietnam. He was active in the VFW, the OV-10 BroncoAssociation and the River Rats Association. He was a member of the Lutheran Church.He is survived by his wife of Decatur; two sons, Aric Meyer of Decatur and Brad Meyer and wife,Lauren, of Round Rock; a brother, Elmer Meyer and wife, Janice, of Pomeroy, Iowa; a special auntand uncle, Eileen and Albert Meyer of Albert City, Iowa; as well as nieces, nephews and brothersand sisters-in-law.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Published Thursday, February 22, 2007Miller, Barbara Kay1945-2007Service for Barbara Kay Miller, 61, of Bowie was Feb. 3 at Southside Baptist Church. The Revs.John Robles and David White officiated. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery near Decatur.Miller died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, in Bowie.Born Aug. 6, 1945, in San Diego, Calif., to Joe and Angie (Belle) Hill, she was a 1963 graduate ofBowie High School. She worked 18 yeas as a supervisor for the Haggar Slacks Company in Bowieand 10 years with the office of Dr. Rebecca Bradford in Decatur. She enjoyed card games, reading,working crossword puzzles and going to church activities at Southside Baptist Church, where shewas a member.She married Jerry Miller on June 5, 1998, in Sunset. She was preceded in death by her firsthusband, Calvin Hodges.She is survived by her husband of Bowie; a son, Brian Hodges and wife, Julie, of Fort Worth; threedaughters, Khristie McGar and husband, Mike, of Decatur, Stefanie Halford and husband, Stephen,of South Haven, Miss., and Melanie Spikes and husband, Kendall, of Bellevue; two brothers, JamesHill and wife, Charlotte, of Mountain City and Bob Hill and wife, Linda, of Grand Prairie; a sister,Dorothy Fielder of Decatur; her mother-in-law, Jorene Miller of Bowie; and eight grandchildren,Brandon and Whitney McGar; Chelsea, Kaylea and Morgan Halford; and Kenton, Kason andKaylie Spikes.Published Thursday, February 8, 2007Miller, Berneice1925-2007Berneice Miller, 82, of Wichita Falls died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in Wichita Falls. She was a

former resident of Greenwood.Born Jan. 9, 1925, in Childress to Earl and Ruby Simpson, she was preceded in death by a son,Mikel Earl Miller.She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Cagle; two grandchildren, Michelle Cagle Grant and RachelMichelle Tonips, both of Fort Worth; and five great-grandchildren, Mikel and Courtney Grant, andKelsi, Karli and Gavin Tonips, all of Fort Worth.Published Sunday, April 22, 2007Miller, William Marion1926-2007Memorial service for William Marion Miller, 80, of Fort Worth was held Friday, Oct. 19, at FirstUnited Methodist Church in Fort Worth. Private entombment was at Greenwood Mausoleum.Miller died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at his home.Born Dec. 7, 1926, on a farm near Terral, Okla., to Henry and Elsie Miller, he graduated from highschool in Union Valley, Okla., and attended the University of Texas at Oklahoma and SoutheasternOklahoma State University. After serving in the Merchant Marines, he established Miller & MillerAuctioneers, Inc., in 1954.He was an avid cattleman with ranches in Rhome and southern Oklahoma.He was a member of the National Auctioneers and Texas Auctioneers Associations, AssociatedGeneral Contractors, All Saints Health Foundation, The Beavers, Worth Commandery No. 19,Knights Templar, Moslah Shrine Temple, Fort Worth Court No. 32, Royal Order of Jesters, FortWorth Chapter and Council, Ridglea Country Club and City Club, as well as other clubs andorganizations.He was preceded in death by a son, Bill Jr., and a great-granddaughter, Mary Howard McKee.He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Judy; three sisters, Edna Hennessee, Mary Kaiser and SueMcNair; his three daughters, Shirley Orman and husband, Stanley, Nancy Kay Howard andhusband, Stan, and Lisa Mills and husband, Don; several grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;and many nieces and nephews.The family requests memorials be sent to the Jewel Charity Ball Inc., benefiting Cook Children’sHospital, P.O. Box 9800, Fort Worth, TX 76147 or All Saints Health Foundation, P.O. Box 31,Fort Worth, TX 76101-9988.Honorary pallbearers included members of “The Swing” at Shady Oaks Country Club, “TheGangsome” at Rivercrest Country Club and all employees of Miller & Miller Auctioneers, Inc.Published Sunday, October 21, 2007Milligan, Edith1917-2007Funeral for Edith Milligan, 90, of Bridgeport, was Dec. 7 at the Coker-Hawkins Funeral HomeChapel with Rev. Heath Marion and Dr. Larry Cornell officiating. Burial followed at BethelCemetery.Milligan died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, in Bridgeport.She was born Feb. 27, 1917, in Decatur to Robert H. Rich and Gertie Mae Foster.She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Leslie Milligan Sr.; a brother,Robert Lee Rich; and a sister, Mae Noise.She is survived by a son, Leslie Milligan Jr. and wife, Kay, of Azle; two granddaughters, SuzanneStewart and husband, Woody, of Azle, Sonya McClanahan and husband, Mark, of Decatur; four

great-grandchildren, Christopher, Aaron, Breann and Hunter; three sisters, Mildred Kasner,Virginia Rich and Bettye Huggins; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, December 9, 2007Mills, Lonnie1933-2007Memorial service for Lonnie Mills, 74, of Paradise will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 25, at HawkinsFuneral Chapel in Bridgeport. Chaplain Luke Oyler and the Revs. Dennie Jackson and Emma GeneJackson will officiate.Mills died Monday, May 21, 2007, in Paradise.Born Feb. 16, 1933, in Westbrook to James and Minnie (Simer) Mills, he married RosemarySchmidt Oct. 26, 1973, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.He was preceded in death by a son, Howard Mills; five brothers, Paul, Sylas, Aubrey, Joe andHenry Lee; and three sisters, Ruby, Lily and Ruth.He is survived by his wife; two sons, James Mills and wife, Kathy, and Thomas Mills and wife,Kelly, all of Bridgeport; a daughter, Carla Thomas and husband, Richard, of Bowie; two step-sons,Jim and Jeff Doolittle of Phoenix, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, JeanMills; and a sister, Mary Ann Dail and husband, Allen Michael.Published Thursday, May 24, 2007Mitchell, Alice Williamson1944-2007Graveside service for Alice Williamson Mitchell, 63, of Krum, formerly of Decatur, will be at 11a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday atHawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.Mitchell died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, in Krum.Born Sept 16, 1944, in Spur to Guy and Nora (Smith) Williamson, she married M.J. Mitchell July8, 1963, in Hereford. She was a retired precision pattern maker for aircraft parts.She was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Williamson.She is survived by her husband; three sons, Mike Mitchell and wife, Dorothy, of Ponder, SteveMitchell and wife, Johnette, of Collinsville and Jim Mitchell and wife, Crystal, of Krum; threedaughters, Veta Ferguson and husband, Lee, of Melrose, N.M., Lynn Redder and husband, Eric, ofLindsay, and Jean Harlow of Decatur; 15 grandchildren; a sister, Jane Williamson; and fivebrothers, Glen, Howard, Tom, Neal and Wayne Williamson.Published Sunday, November 18, 2007Molloy, Alice Marie1918-2007Funeral service for Alice Marie Molloy, 89, of Chico was held Nov. 29 at the Jones Family FuneralHome in Bridgeport.The Rev. Johnny Irish officiated and Molloy’s brother, Dr. John Hartsell, presented the eulogy.Burial was at Lone Star Cemetery.Molloy died on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, in Weatherford. Born Aug. 17, 1918, in Decatur toRichard and Lillie Carpenter Hatsell, she married Herman Molloy on Sept. 22, 1939, in Bridgeport.They were married for more than 44 years until his death on May 12, 1983.Molloy was a member of First Baptist Church in Chico. She was a homemaker and a lifelongresident of Wise County. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and working in her flower garden.

Molloy was proceeded in death by her husband; three brothers, Charles Houston Hartsell, PeteHartsell and Bill Hartsell; two sisters, Betty Mowery and Florene Spencer.She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Rankin and husband Ray of Chico, Pat Younger andhusband Don of Chico and Cathy Van Hoose and husband Larry of Decatur; eight grandchildren,David Rankin and wife Julie of Plano, Debbie Fuller and husband Rusty of Midland, Mark Rankinand wife Helen of Bridgeport, Kim Gideon of North Richland Hills, Shawn Younger and wife Amyof Park Springs, Holli Morgan and husband Sean of Bowie and Daniel and Grant Van Hoose ofIrving; 10 great-greatchildren, Leslie Rankin, Todd Sliger, Jennifer and James Fuller, AaronGideon, Evan Younger, Everett and Pryce Rankin, John Morgan and Hayley Rankin; one brother,Dr. John Hartsell and wife Pat of Denison; two sisters, Inell Hailey and husband George of HaltomCity anf Melba Whitaker of Denton; and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were David Rankin, Mark Rankin, Shawn Younger, Sean Morgan, Daniel Van Hooseand Grant Van Hoose.The family ask memorials be made to Peach Tree Place Alzheimer’s Care Center, 315 W.Anderson, Weatherford, TX 76086.Published Sunday, December 2, 2007Mondrick, Marcella1917-2007Funeral for Marcella Mondrick, 90, of Rhome was Sept. 25 at Christian-Hawkins Funeral HomeChapel in Boyd.Mondrick died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2007, in Weatherford.Born April 1, 1917, in Collin County to Horace and Fanny (Dodd) Scroggins, she was a retiredbookkeeper and lived in the Rhome area for 80 years. She was a member of the First BaptistChurch in Rhome.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus Mondrick; five brothers; a sister; and a nephew.She is survived by a daughter, Althea Cooper and husband, Archie, of Weatherford; twogranddaughters, Lori Legate and husband, Bruce, and Donna Black and husband, Mike, all ofWeatherford; a grandson, Josh Cooper and wife, Sasheen, of Weatherford; and seven great-grandchildren, Hayden, Gator, Gunner, Mikenna, Saylor, Ali and Maycee.Published Sunday, September 30, 2007Moody, Earldine Harms1929-2007Funeral for Earldine Harms Moody, 78, of Hurst was to be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, atHawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. The Rev. Don Ashley was to officiate. Burial was to followat Paradise Cemetery.Moody died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Hurst.Born June 4, 1929, in Decatur to Earl and Emma (Hartsell) Harnes, she married Joseph MoodyMarch 23, 1946, in Paradise. She was a retired beautician and a member of the First ChristianChurch in Paradise.She was preceded in death by her husband and a grandson, Christian Anthony DeMaio.She is survived by two daughters, Merilynn Batchelder Howard of Hurst and Rhonda DeMaioRiese of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren, Darius DeMaio and wife, Michelle, Doug DeMaio,Travis Batchelder and wife, Michelle, Donvan DeMaio, Joseph Bathchelder, Frank Riese IV andGarrett Riese; a brother-in-law, Emmett Moody; a sister-in-law, Ermal Moody; as well as other

relatives.Published Thursday, December 13, 2007Moody, Emajean Margaret ‘Jean’1931-2007Funeral for Emajean Margaret ‘Jean’ Moody, 75, of Paradise was Jan. 19 in Bridgeport. The Revs.Gerald Peterman and Stanley Geisler officiated. Burial followed at Paradise Cemetery.Moody died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, in Fort Worth.Born July 18, 1931, in Albany to Bernhard Herman and Alma Minnie Marie Handrick Schkade, shegraduated from the Albany Independent School District and attended Draughn’s Business School inAbilene. She married Harold Eugene ‘Jack’ Moody April 1, 1950, in Fort Worth and moved toParadise. She retired as an assistant administrator from the Bridgeport Hospital and as anadministrative assistant for Wackenhut Correction Corporation in Bridgeport. She was a Lutheranand a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bridgeport.Moody was the first woman honored as “Lady of the Year” by Beta Sigma Phi InternationalSorority for her service and dedication to her community. She was the first woman to serve on theParadise Independent School District board, a seat she held for nine years. She enjoyed needleworkand quilting. Every year, she made quilts and Christmas ornaments to give to her family andfriends.She was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Gosler; and a brother, Robert ‘Bobby’ Schkade.She is survived by her husband; a son, Mark Moody, and wife, Teresa; three grandchildren, Joshua,Matthew and Bethany Moody; a sister, Alice Remmele; a brother, Marvin Schkade; three sisters-in-law, Jannie Meadows and husband, Melvin, Betty Livengood and husband, Marvin, and CarolynManning; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were her nephews, Bennie Schkade, Bill Boyd, Jarrett Blessing, Jay Foster, Zack Goslerand Todd Meadows. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Norris, Sam Erwin, Merlin Remmele andBill Paschall.Published Sunday, January 21, 2007Moore, Beatrice McCurdy1911-2007Service for Beatrice McCurdy Moore, 95, of Breckenridge was March 24 at First United MethodistChurch in Breckenridge. The Rev. Steve Nance and K.C. McCurdy officiated. Graveside servicewas March 25 at Thurmond-Fairview Cemetery.Moore died Thursday, March 22, 2007, in Breckenridge.Born Aug. 22, 1911, in Fort Worth to Ava and R. Cal McCurdy, she grew up in Wise County andattended Blewett schools and graduated from Decatur High School. She earned her bachelor’s andmaster’s degree from Texas Woman’s University. She started her teaching career in Wise Countyin 1931. She later taught in Oldham, Lamb County, Corpus Christi, Olney and Breckenridge. Sheretired in 1976. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Breckenridge.She married Robin A. Moore on Feb. 15, 1946, in Lamb County.She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Dorothy Blessing.She is survived by three brothers, Allen McCurdy and wife Ruth of Decatur, Elton McCurdy andwife Wanda of Decatur and Floyd McCurdy and wife Peggy of Rhome; and a sister, CalvaMcCurdy Holland of Breckenridge.Memorials may be made to the Texas Rehabilitation Center in Abilene or the First United

Methodist Church Library Fund.Published Sunday, April 1, 2007Morris, Bessie ‘Evel’ Pruett1905-2007Graveside service for Bessie “Evel” Pruett Morris, 101, of DeQueen, Ark., and formerly ofDecatur, was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.Morris died Wednesday, May 2, 2007, in DeQueen.Born Sept. 15, 1905, in Slidell to Alfred and Ida Hullett Pruett, she was a retired school teacherwith 31 years of service. She was a member of the DeQueen Church of Christ. She enjoyedworking in the yard, sewing and gardening.She is survived by two sons, Joe L. Morris and wife, Wanda, and Tony Morris and wife, Dona, allof DeQueen; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, May 6, 2007Morris, Joe Lee1933-2007Funeral for Joe Lee Morris, 74, of De Queen, Ark. was to be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15,2007, at Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen with graveside service at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16,at Oaklawn Cemetery.Morris died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007.Born April 21, 1933, in Slidell to Jesse Lee and Bessie Evel Pruett Morris, he was a sectionsupervisor retired from Shell Oil Company. He was a member of De Queen Church of Christ andwas a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He enjoyed playing music, fishing and sitting onhis dock.He is survived by his wife, Wanda Fay McClure of De Queen; two sons, Jerry Lee Morris and wife,Kemberly, of Richmond and Don Kevin Morris and wife, Heather, of De Queen; a daughter,Breanda Kimbro and husband, Van, of Dallas; six grandchildren, Ryan, Kelli, Jeff, Amy Beth,Haley and Jesse; a brother, Tom Morris and wife, Dona, of De Queen; and numerous nieces andnephews.Published Thursday, August 16, 2007Morris, Marie1941-2007Graveside service for Marie Morris, 66, of Alvord was Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at OaklawnCemetery with the Rev. Ken May officiating.Morris died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, in AlvordBorn Aug. 11, 1941, in Cleburne, to Walter and Gladys Tatum Walls, she was a retired nurse’s aideand a Baptist.She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cleo Louise.She is survived by a son, Ed Morris of Alvord; a brother, Richard Walls of Alvord; and severalnieces, nephews and cousins.Pallbearers were Jerry Bethurum, Craig Johnson, Frank Maxwell, Reyburn Ruhl, Tommy Shumateand Jim Stowe.Published Sunday, August 19, 2007

Morris, Samuel Gary1953-2007Graveside service for Samuel Gary Morris, 53, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, atSycamore Cemetery. Allen Bates was to officiate.Morris died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, in Decatur.Born Feb. 24, 1953, in Decatur to Samuel Berry Morris and Margie Ruth (Hargrove) Bradshaw, hewas a road construction driver. He married Phyllis Rhea Taylor on Oct. 3, 1970.He was preceded in death by his father; a son, Dusty Morris; and a grandson, Zechariah Morris.He is survived by his wife of Decatur; his mother, Margie Bradshaw, of Decatur; a son, CalebMorris and wife, Rachael, of Euless; a sister, Pam Waldon and husband, David, of Decatur; andtwo grandchildren, Christian and Asher Morris of Euless.Published Sunday, February 11, 2007Morris, Willie B.1912-2007Funeral for Willie B. Morris, 94, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at First BaptistChurch in Alvord with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. The Rev. Rusty Waller will officiate. Familywill receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.Morris died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, in Decatur.Born Aug. 14, 1912, to Sallie Carlton Morris and Joseph C. Morris at Grays Chapel, Ala., hemoved to Texas at the age of five and attended school in Slidell. He married Dorothy Lee Robertsin Marietta, Okla., on Nov. 20, 1931. He was a farmer and a dairyman and worked for BellHelicopter before retiring. He served as a city councilman for Alvord and was a member anddeacon of the First Baptist Church of Alvord.He was preceded in death by his wife; a sister, Cynthia Chisum; brothers Calvin, George, Jake andtwin Billie T. Morris; a grandson, Russell Don Morris; and a great-grandson, Joseph Alan Morris.Survivors include sons and wives, Willie Dale and Melvadean Morris of Alvord, James Leroy andSylvia Morris of Gordonville, Jack Darwin and Delores, of Odessa; a sister, Betty Ballard of FortWorth; seven grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, August 5, 2007Morrison, Jackie1940-2007Graveside service for Jackie Morrison, 65, of Fort Worth was to be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.10, at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery in Fort Worth.Morrison died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, in Fort Worth.Born July 13, 1940, to Leon and Edna Morrison, he served in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired truckmanager for Metro Truck Sales. He participated in the Cowtown 10-kilometer marathon for 24years and enjoyed gardening.He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol Morrison; a son, David L. Morrison of Fort Worth; adaughter, Gayla M. Warner and husband, Tom, of Palestine; grandchildren, Abigail and NoahWarner of Palestine; and two sisters, Judith Utley and husband, Jerry, of Decatur and BillyeJohnson of Arlington.Published Thursday, January 11, 2007

Morrison, Thomas A.1943-2007Funeral for Thomas A. Morrison, 63, of Chico will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2007, atGreenwood Chapel in Fort Worth with burial at 1:20 p.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery,Lane B.Morrison died Tuesday, July 24, 2007.Born Oct. 12, 1943, in Pasadena, Calif., he served in the U.S. Navy and was a former manager ofChandler Auto Parts and O’Reilly’s in Springtown.He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Morrison; children, Matt Morrison and wife, Tina, HeatherMorrison and Kellie Fredericksen and husband, Donovan; grandchildren, Bobby Winkler, RowanHolt and Annie Holt; stepchildren, Stephanie Bechthold and husband, Ken, T.J. Swafford andJennifer, Amberly Swafford and Yvonne Smart; brothers, Jim Morrison and wife, Jan and KenMorrison and wife, Jan; sister, Mary Jo Keith and husband, Ed; grandchildren, Chrysanne Barrowand husband, Jeff, Christopher Fredericksen, Andrew Fredericksen, Lauren Fredericksen, LeeMorrison, Alexandra Morrison, Kendra Beahrs, Aaron Beahrs, Samantha Bechthold, Evee Limski,Ari-elle Holt and Mystery Swafford.Published Sunday, July 29, 2007Moss, Morgan Elisabeth1992-2007Funeral for Morgan Elisabeth Moss, 14, of North Richland Hills was to be at 10 a.m., Wednesday,Aug. 8, at First Baptist Church in Boyd. Burial was to follow at Azleland Memorial Cemetery.Moss died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in Wise County.Born Aug. 26, 1992, in Fort Worth to Scott and Lisa Moss, she was to be a sophomore at RichlandHigh School in North Richland Hills this fall. She was an A honor roll student, a member of theNational Junior Honor Society, Dixie Belles Drill Team, sang in the choir and ran track.She was preceded in death by great-grandfather, Wayne Harris; grandfather, Wayne Moss; and abrother, Kenneth Peebles.She is survived by her parents of North Richland Hills; a brother, Russell Peebles and wife, Brandi,of Boyd; a sister, Amanda Dovers of North Richland Hills; grandparents, June Moss of Lawton,Okla., and Zane and Bernice Gray of North Richland Hills; great-grandmothers, Patsy Harris andBrigitte Harris, both of Lawton; a nephew, Brylan Peebles of Boyd; and numerous aunts, unclesand cousins.Published Thursday, August 9, 2007Mowery, James Dwayne1963-2007James Dwayne Mowery, 43, of San Francisco, Calif., died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, in SanFrancisco. He was a former resident of Bridgeport and Decatur.Mowery was born July 4, 1963, in Fort Worth to Betty Jo and Butch Mowery. He was a formerjunior grand champion bull rider and served in the San Francisco chapter of the Guardian Angels.He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Daryl.He is survived by his father; two daughters, Jordanna Mowery of bowie and Rachel Marrujo ofArlington; two Brothers, Randy and Steve, both of Fort Worth; and a grandmother, Dovie Moweryof Fort Worth.Published Sunday, April 22, 2007

Munson, Claudette Lucille1937-2007No funeral services are scheduled for Claudette Lucille Munson, 70, of Slidell.Munson died Monday, April 9, 2007, in Slidell.Born Jan. 19, 1937, in Ames, Iowa, she was a homemaker. She married Charles Munson on May 3,1968, in Claremore, Okla.She was preceded in death by a son, Mark Allen Munson, in 1984.She is survived by her husband of Slidell; a son, Randell Nix and wife, Tonya, of Mesquite; threedaughters, Cheri Lynne Harper and husband, Bill, of Duncan, Okla., Karen Arlene Moore andhusband, Brian, of Slidell, and Pamela Jo Nix of Dallas; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, April 22, 2007Myers, Frances1914-2007Frances Myers, 92, of Colorado City died Sunday, Aug. 19, in Decatur.Graveside service was Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Colorado City Cemetery.Myers was born on Aug. 26, 1914, in Sweetwater. She was a member of the Colorado City GardenClub, First Baptist Church Basic Club and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church ofColorado City. She was also the former owner of C.C. Printing in Colorado City.Survivors include daughters Janice Sivley and husband, Robert, and Nancy Simmons and husband,Bill; grandchildren, Rob Sivley, Shelle Pitman, Scott Simmons and Sally Mason; and eight great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, August 23, 2007Natale, Geraldine A.1926-2007Memorial for Geraldine A. Natale, 80, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Decatur with Father Sojan George officiating.Natale died Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in Decatur.Born July 19, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., to William and Florence Ougle Ebler, she was a homemakerand a member of Assumption Catholic Church. She married Vincent A. Natale on July 29, 1946, inChicago.She was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Ebler, and two sisters, Mary Winge and Phillis Orsula.She is survived by a son, Joe Natale and wife, Lelia; four grandchildren, Tara Ann, Tori Rae,Vinnie and Joey, all of Decatur; two brothers, Tom Ebler of Chicago and Russell Todd of Alaska;and four sisters, Margaret Ramel, Florence Drab, Lillian Jegminas and Linda Shultz, all ofChicago.Published Sunday, June 3, 2007Neal, Geneva Faye1936-2007Funeral for Geneva Faye Neal, 70, of Granbury will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at theChurch of God in Granbury.Neal died Sunday, March 11, 2007.Born Oct. 11, 1936, to Charlie and Opal York in Kinnifick, Okla., she was the former owner ofLone Star Resale Shoppe in Alvord.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Utah York of Lamesa, and a grandson, Mark Chad Wilsonof Fort Worth.She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Aubrey Neal; her mother, Opal York of Lubbock; ason, Alan Neal of Fort Worth; four daughters, Charlotte Crawford and husband, Jimmy, of Azle,Brenda Chambless and husband, Kenny, of Sunset, Paula Robinson and husband, Davie, of Lipanand Tammy Smith of Fort Worth; five sisters, Ramona Goolsby and husband, Don, of Granbury,Pat Crutcher and husband, Sonny, of Dublin, Carolyn Gwinn and Cathy Ownes and husbandKenny, all of Lubbock, and Charleen Raines of San Angelo; a sister-in-law, Beth Crow of Lamesa;and a mother-in-law, Inis Graves of Lamesa; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, March 15, 2007Neighbors, William A. ‘Tony’1947-2007Funeral for William A. “Tony” Neighbors, 60, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18,at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.Neighbors died Monday, April 16, 2007, in Decatur.Born Feb. 19, 1947, to Ret. Lt. Col. William Regan Neighbors and Bennye Marze Heathington, heowned Neighbors Oil Company for more than 25 years. He married Carolyn Joy Remmele on Sept.7, 1969, in Decatur. He was the President of Charter, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and a longtime Decaturvolunteer fireman.He was preceded in death by a son, Jonnathan Neighbors, and a sister, Terry Grace Krogstead.He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Neighbors of Decatur; a daughter, Cynnara Bivin and husband,Jay, of Keller; and two granddaughters, Remelee and Jayden Bivin.Pallbearers were to be Richard Brown, Sonny Gasperson, Heath Krogstead, Scott Williams, JarrettBlessing, Roy Eaton, Wilis Puffer and Russell Reynolds.Memorials may be made to the Jonnathan Neighbors Scholarship Fund at any Legend Banklocation.Published Thursday, April 19, 2007New, Oleta1917-2007Graveside service for Oleta New, 90, of Denton was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at ChicoCemetery. The Rev. Jim Brown was to officiate.New died Thursday, June 21, 2007, in Justin.Born Jan. 22, 1917, in Alvord, to John and Johnnie (Austin) Samples, she was a retired bookkeeperfor the Bridgeport Clinic and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Bridgeport.She was preceded in death by her husband, A.V. New and a daughter, Linda Ryan.She is survived by three daughters, Margie Jones and husband, Virgil, of Blue Mound, Trish Newof Decatur and Reba Brown and husband, Jimmie, of Denton; a son, Tommy New and wife, Lynn,of Lewisville; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, June 24, 2007Niblett, Sandy1959-2007Funeral for Sandy Niblett, 47, of Boyd will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at Wiley Funeral Homein Granbury.Niblett died Thursday, June 21, 2007, in Fort Worth.

Born Dec. 5, 1959, in Alamogordo, N.M., she attended school in Boyd and was a 1977 graduate ofL.D. Bell High School in Hurst.She is survived by her mother and step-father, Laura Manley and husband, Maurice, of Garland;her father and step-mother, Alvin Niblett and Patricia Rodgers of Boyd; two sisters, Robyn Knappand husband, Nick Ebraham of Bentonville, Ark., and Ashley Ragsdale and husband, Ben, ofFayetteville, Ark.; two brothers, Richard Niblett and wife, Shiela, of Comanche and Randall Niblettand wife, Barbara, of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, June 24, 2007Nicholds, Patricia Ann1954-2007Memorial for Patricia Ann Nicholds, 53, of Bridgeport will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec.15, 2007, atLiving Waters Fellowship Church in Chico. The Rev. Robert Cox will officiate.Nicholds died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in Plano.Born March 21, 1954, in Caldwell County to Floyd B. and Barbara Carol (Dansby) Monk, she wasa homemaker. She married Roy Eugene Nicholds on April 9, 1996, in Coleman.She is survived by her husband; a son, Floyd Monk and wife, Dawn, of Granbury; two daughters,April Monk of Clarksville, Tenn., and Jeanie Monk and husband, Michael, of Bridgeport; threegrandchildren; her parents; three sisters, Kathy Harmsem and husband, John, of Tennessee, MaryHefferkemp and husband, Dwight, and Rebecca Monk, all of Evant; and three brothers, RichardMonk and wife, Melissa, of Bridgeport, Terry Tullos of Austin and James Monk and wife, Patriciaof Fredericksburg.Published Thursday, December 13, 2007O’Neal, Elmer Eugene1929-2007Graveside service for Elmer Eugene O’Neal, 78, of Watauga was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29,at New Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Noska officiating.O’Neal died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, in Watauga.Born March 29, 1929, in Bluett to Earl and Florence Shelby O’Neal, he was a retired truck driver.He married Faye Arlene Stout Feb. 15, 1970, in Madill, Okla. He served two years in the U.S.Army and six years in the National Guard. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and a Baptist.He was preceded in death by a brother, John Earl O’Neal.He is survived by his wife; a son, Mike Stack and wife Debbie of Paradise; three daughters, BrendaPearson of Eagle Mountain Lake, Sandy O’Donnell of Granbury and Vicki Burch and husbandJackie of Boyd; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; twosisters, Lucille Starnes of Rhome and Ann Lloyd of Virginia; a brother, Billy Clyde O’Neal ofNewcastle; and numerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, December 30, 2007O’Neill, Patsy G.1935-2007Funeral for Patsy G. O’Neill, 72, of Newark will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Dallas-FortWorth National Cemetery.O’Neill died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in Newark.Born June 6, 1935, she was a seamstress and a gardener.She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon D. O’Neill, and two infant sons.

She is survived by a son, William O’Neill and wife, Sue; three daughters, Elizabeth Homan andhusband, Bill, Suzanne Forxworth and Lisa Brogan and husband, Keith; and seven granddaughters,LeighAnne and Hailey Foxworth, Jessie and Madison O’Neill, Samantha and Megan Homan andPayton Brogan.The family requests memorials be made in her name at Solaris Healthcare Hospice, 2250 S. FM 51,Suite 400, Decatur, TX 76234.Published Thursday, September 13, 2007Obenour, William L.1927-2007Funeral for William L. Obenour, 80, of Rhome was to be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mount OlivetChapel. Burial was to follow at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.Obenour died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, in Decatur.Born Feb. 20, 1927, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Estelle and James Roscoe Obenour, he graduated with abachelors of education degree from Manchester College in Manchester, Ind., and received amaster’s degree in education from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. He retired from teaching atPenn-Harris-Madison School Corp. in Mishawaka, Ind., after 30 years. He was a member of theNational Education Association. He then established and owned Avenue Floral Shoppe in SouthBend, Ind., for 20 years. He was a member of the Baptist church.He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Obenour; two sons, James Theodore Obenour and wife, Christy,and William Obenour Jr. and wife, Sara; a daughter, Debbie Wright and husband, Frank; 11grandchildren; and one niece and one nephew.Published Thursday, August 23, 2007Ogle, Edna1929-2007Graveside service for Edna Ogle, 78, of Chico will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007, at ScrougyCemetery in Sunset with the Rev. Brandon Dunn officiating.Ogle died Sunday, July 1, 2007, in Decatur.Born Jan. 3, 1929, in McQueen, Okla., to Samuel H. and Birdie Caswell Williams, she was ahomemaker.She was preceded in death by a sister, Della Mae Richardson, and two brothers, Calvin and JohnnieWilliams.She is survived by three daughters, Cynthia Worthen and husband, John, of Houston, Diann Isaacsand husband, John, of Thornberry and Kaylean Ashley and husband, Donnie, of Chico; fivegrandchildren, Chris, Cara, John, Ricki and Kyla; a great-granddaughter, Shelly Brooke Isaacs; fivesisters, Chella Hawthorne of Iowa Park, Vaulta Eskridge of Katy, Laverne Mitchell of WichitaFalls, Ozella Cash and Effie Hill, both of Burkburnett; and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were to be Chris Isaacs, Nathan Apple, John E. Worthen, Tony Ward and Chris Collis.Published Thursday, July 5, 2007Ojeda, Elizabeth Thompson1955-2007The family of Elizabeth Thompson Ojeda, 51, of Runaway Bay will receive friends from 1 to 3p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Hawkins Funeral Home.Ojeda died Thursday, July 19, 2007, in Decatur.

Born Dec. 21, 1955, in Sisseton, S.D., to Nathan Sr. and Susan Nelson Thompson, she was a truckdriver for MB Transportation. She married Rodolfo Ojeda May 15, 1993, in Sisseton.She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Michlle Lawson of Louisiana; sisters, Mary Lou, AnnMarie and Christine Thompson; and brothers, Gerald, James, Floyd, Harold, Nathan Jr., John andFrancis Thompson.Published Sunday, July 22, 2007Owens, Wanda Jane1928-2006Graveside service for Wanda Jane Owens, 78, of Alvord was Jan. 3, at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery inBellville. Mike Hogg officiated.Owens died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Decatur.Born Feb. 27, 1928, in Alvord to William “Buck” and Myrtle Jane (Justice) Burris, she was aretired bookkeeper for Lack’s Furniture in Port Lavaca. She married A.D. Owens on May 5, 1950,in Dallas. She was a member of The Living Word Assembly of God Church in Alvord.She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harmon, A.L. and Edward Burris, and by a son, LarryDale Owens.She is survived by a son, Randy Dee Owens of Telferner; a daughter, Linda Starkenburg of Alvin;a brother, Harold Gose of Alvord; a sister, Eula Faye Hunter of Springtown; six grandchildren; andsix great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, January 7, 2007Parrish, Eileen1938-2007Funeral for Eileen Parrish, 69, of Chico was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Pleasant ViewBaptist Church, with the Revs. Kenneth Woods and Gary Demmitt officiating. Burial was to be atPleasant Grove Cemetery No. 3 in Chico.Parrish died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in Decatur.Born June 21, 1938, in San Francisco, Calif., to Daniel and Mary Currivan Flaherty, she marriedOscar C. Parrish May 6, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by a grandson, David Joseph Baxter.She is survived by her husband; two sons, Michael Parrish and wife, Kat, of Chico, and AndyParrish and fiancé, Deanna, of McKinney; three daughters, Janet Sturch and fiancé, James Messick,of Chico, Marianne Scheller and husband, Michael, of Bridgeport and Vicki Baxter and husband,Danny, of Richardson; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dan Flaherty andJim Flaherty; and a sister, Geri O’Neil.Pallbearers were to be Douglas Baxter, Dan Baxter, Michael A. Scheller, Jeremy Sturch, MattGreen and Steve Hubbard. Honorary pallbearers were to be Steve Sewell and Kenneth Godsey.Published Thursday, November 8, 2007Parsons, Earl Wayne, II1942-2007Service for Earl Wayne Parsons II, 64, of Chico was March 15 at Hawkins Funeral Chapel inBridgeport. Burial was at Dido Cemetery.Parsons died Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Coffeyville, Kan.Born Sept. 25, 1942, in Baird, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and attended Grace Fellowship Church.He was once a drilling superintendent who worked internationally and for the last 15 years had

been a pipefitter, working all over the country. He enjoyed fishing, restoring classic cars, birdwatching and gardening.He married Phillis Barnes on June 10, 1964, in Big Spring.He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Elizabeth Parsons.He is survived by his wife, Phillis Parsons of Chico; three daughters, Traci Parsons-Holder andhusband, Rusty, of Aledo, Lorrie Galliher and husband, Dave, of Lewisville and Peggy Taglientiand husband, Michael, of McKinney; a son, Earl Wayne Parsons III; his mother, Jo ElizabethParsons of Alpine; three sisters, Olyse Whitley, Anna Anderson and Floyce Ricketts;grandchildren, Brieann, James, Jake, McKinzie, Whitney, Phillip, Michaela, Savanna, Montana,Cheyenne, Courtney, Skylar and Jacob.Published Sunday, March 18, 2007Patel, Hiraben Jagjivandas1929-2007A private graveside service for Hiraben Jagjivandas Patel, 77, of Bridgeport was held March 3 atHawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport.Patel died Friday, March 2, 2007, in Bridgeport.Born Nov. 10, 1929, in Umta, India, to Chhaganbhai and Raiben Patel, she was a retired accountingclerk.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jagjivandas Patel.She is survived by a son, Kenny Patel and wife, Renu, of Bridgeport; a daughter, Ila Patel andhusband, K.C., of Fremont, Calif.; and four grandchildren, Nirali, Shilpa, Krunal and Khush.Published Thursday, March 8, 2007Patterson, Albert1922-2007Funeral for Albert Patterson, 84, of Alvord was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Voice ofTriumph Assembly of God. Burial was to be in Alvord.Patterson died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, in Decatur.Born April 5, 1922, in Dodd City to Luther and Clarasey Patterson, he was a carpenter.He is survived by his wife, Frances Patterson of Alvord; two sons, Ray Patterson of Decatur andEarnest Patterson of Sunset; a sister, Frances Layton of Arlington; five grandchildren; and eightgreat-grandchildren.Published Sunday, February 11, 2007Patterson, Bobby W.1930-2007Funeral for Bobby W. Patterson, 77, of Lawton, Okla., was May 1 at Cameron Baptist Church. TheRevs. Mike Teel and Bob Jones officiated. Burial was at Sunset Memorial Gardens.Patterson died Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Lawton.Born Feb. 22, 1930, in Chico, to L.B. and Della Lyles Patterson, he graduated from Chico HighSchool in 1948. He married Faye Watts on June 27, 1950, in Lovington, N.M. He worked in theoilfields in West Texas and served in the Army Air Corps from 1948–50. He moved from Decaturto Lawton in 1951. He was employed as a truck driver for serveral trucking companies. He retiredfrom ABF in Dallas in 1986. After moving back to Lawton, he was employed as a school bus driverfor Lawton Public Schools from 1987 until his death. He had been a member of Cameron BaptistChurch for 53 years where he had served as a deacon, trustee, a training union director and Sunday

school teacher.He was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Ed, Paul and Charles; and three sisters, EdithBelew, Clara Belew and Bertha Manning.He is survived by his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Brenda Patterson of Lawton; twodaughters, Pam Jordan and husband, James, of Cache and Dee Ann Patterson of Lawton; twograndchildren, Mike and wife, Jennifer, of Stillwater and Rachelle of Lawton; a foster daughter,Kim McConnell; a brother, Raymond, of Allentown, Pa. and several nieces and nephews.Published Thursday, May 3, 2007Paul, Matthew1955-2007Service for Matthew Paul, 51, of Austin was March 29 at Lange Funeral Home Chapel in Ballinger.Interment was at Hoffman Cemetery. A memorial service will be held later in Austin.Paul died Sunday, March 25, 2007.Born Dec. 2, 1955, in Victoria to Dorothy and Jesse Paul, Paul grew up in Lubbock and attendedLubbock Christian High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Abilene ChristianUniversity and a J.D. degree with high honors from the University of Texas School of Law. He wasappointed state prosecuting attorney in 1996. He enjoyed playing the flat-picking guitar, chess,photography, reading and writing and was an avid Texas Longhorn fan.He married Lisa Hoffman on Aug. 30, 1986.He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Paul, and a sister, Pamela Webb.He is survived by his wife; his mother, Dorothy Paul of Decatur; his siblings, Mark Paul and wifeSandy of Stevensville, Mont., Lauren Groves and husband Greg of Canberra, Australia, HollyStandley and husband Kirk of Plano and Amy Garrett and husband Rick of Decatur; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Webb of Austin.Memorials may be made to Texas District & County Attorneys Association in Austin.Published Sunday, April 1, 2007Payne, Barbara Sue1947-2007Funeral for Barbara Sue Payne, 60, of Mineral Springs, Ark., was at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14,at the First Baptist Church in Forestburg. Burial followed in the Freeman Cemetery.Payne died Nov. 9, 2007, in Mineral Springs.Born March 6, 1947, to R.C. Greanade and Juanita Freeman in Salinas, Calif., she was a hairdresserand a member of the National Cutting Horse Association.She is survived by her fiancé, Don Howard, of Mineral Springs; a son, Trey Payne of Arlington;two brothers, Ran Greanade and Gary Greanade and wife, Brenda, all of Burleson; as well as niecesand nephews.Published Thursday, November 15, 2007Pegues, Cecil H.1920-2007Funeral for Cecil H. “Hugh” Pegues, 87, of Decatur will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at the DecaturChurch of Christ with Rick Ross officiating. Interment will be Sunday, Nov. 18, at Dido Cemetery.Pegues died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, with his family at his side.Pegues was born Sept. 10, 1920, to George and Etta Pegues. He graduated from Newark HighSchool in 1938 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942. He spent the war in the Pacific as an aircraft

mechanic, left active duty in 1945 and remained a reservist until 1952, retiring as chief pettyofficer.He worked for the FAA from 1947 until his retirement in 1972. Pegues has worked on his farm inDecatur for the last 35 years raising Herefords.He served as scoutmaster of Troop 2 in Oklahoma City, was a member of the Albert SidneyJohnston Camp 983 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Decatur, was a life member of the WiseCounty Veteran’s group, was a life member of the Eagle Mountain Memorial VFW Post 2137-Azle, a member of Newark Lunch Bunch, a board member of the Dido Cemetery Association andmember of the Wise County Historical Society.He was preceeded in death by a son, Alan.He is survived by his wife; son, Gary and wife, Irene, of Plano; daughters, Sara Gibson andhusband, Mark, of Maryland, Cecily Pegues and husband, John Sharpe, of Bedford and AmyWalrath and husband, Brian, of Arizona; daughter-in-law Linda Gilbert of Austin; brothers,Godfrey of Newark and Ted of Lakeside; a sister, June Taliaferro of Fort Worth; grandchildren,Andrew, Matthew and Amanda; and many nieces and nephews.Memorials in Pegues’ name may be made to the Wise County Historical Society.Published Sunday, October 7, 2007Penny, Jimmy Charles1944-2007A private memorial for Jimmy Charles Penny, 62, of Newark was held by his family. Burial was atVenus Memorial Park.Penny died Monday, March 12, 2007, in Newark.Born March 22, 1944, in Alvarado to Leland and Annie Penny, he was a roofer. He married JudithAnn Martin on April 2, 1965, in Fort Worth.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Leon Penny and Bobby Wayne Penny.He is survived by his wife, Judith Penny of Newark; a son, Charles Scott Penny and wife, Elva, ofBall Ground, Ga.; a brother, Glen Penny of Forney; and a sister, Martha Jo Davis of Fort Worth.Published Sunday, March 25, 2007Perkins, Essie Pearl1918-2007Funeral for Essie Pearl Perkins, 89, of Justin was May 25 at the Sage Meadow Christian FellowshipChurch with the Rev. Joe Bushwell, Windell Splawn Jr., and Wendell Lillard officiating with burialat Justin Cemetery.Perkins died Tuesday, May 25, 2007, in Denton.Born April 5, 1918, in Clarendon to Van Dale and Pearl May (Perdue) Roy, she worked in childcare and was a member of the Sage Meadow Christian Fellowship Church. She married FrancesTaylor Perkins on Oct. 26, 1942, in Clarendon.She was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Roy.She is survived by three daughters, Nadine Baker of Justin, Faye Snyder of Arlington, Wash. andLanell Burchett of Gainesville; two sons, Calvin Perkins of Rhome and Marvin Perkins of Sanger;a sister, Ila Wood of Sherman; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, May 27, 2007

Perkins, Frances Victoria1910-2007Funeral for Frances Victoria Perkins, 96, of Cedar Hill was Friday, Jan. 26, at Coker Funeral HomeChapel with James Wood officiating. Burial was at Cottonwood Cemetery.Perkins died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, in Duncanville.Born Oct. 11, 1910, in the Audubon community to Robert Lee Cagle and Mary Elba Elson, she wasa homemaker. She married Henry Clay Perkins on June 14, 1930, in Fredricksburg, Okla.She was preceded in death by a son, Clay Dean Perkins, two sisters, four brothers and twograndchildren.She is survived by four daughters, Mary Burkett of Decatur, Geneva Golden of Cedar Hill, MaggieLouise White of Palmer and Carol Potter of Dickenson; two sons, John Thomas of Grand Prairieand James Perkins of Decatur; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, January 28, 2007Peters, Florence1951-2007Funeral for Florence Peters, 56, of Boyd was March 14 at Hilltop Assembly of God Church inBoyd. The Rev. Bill Fitch officiated with burial at Boyd Cemetery.Peters died Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Fort Worth.Born March 8, 1951, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was a homemaker.She is survived by her husband, Terry Peters of Boyd; a daughter, Diane Henke of Boyd; five sons,Ernest Partin and wife Tracey and James Partin and wife Cecilia, all of Boyd, Freddy Partin andwife Jennifer of Springtown and Damon and Drew Peters of Archer City; three brothers, Bruce andBobby Click and Randy Farmer; a sister, Patty Logan; and eight grandchildren, Britney, Michael,Cierra, Gunner, Zachory, Dakota, Cheyenne and Taylor Jo.Pallbearers were Seferino Cardona, Shae Mayo, Damon Peters, Drew Peters, Scott Moran, WillieBean, Carey Price and Brady Davis. Honorary pallbearer was Elvis Peters.Published Sunday, March 18, 2007Peters, Joanne1929-2007Funeral for Joanne Peters, 77, of Decatur was to be at 12 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, at FairviewLDS Chapel in Layton, Utah, with Bishop Figgins officiating.Peters died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in Layton.Born October 12, 1929, in Speedway, Ind., to Vivian Gwin and Fred Maxwell Seward, she was aretired medical secretary.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Peters.She is survived by three children, Karen Fry of Riverton, Utah, Michael Fry of Indianapolis, Ind.,and Suzanne Doyle of Riverton; and five grandchildren Stacey Morgan, Erin Doyle, Ryan Doyle,Katie Doyle and Daniel Romney.Published Sunday, July 1, 2007Peters, Velma1923-2007Memorial for Velma Peters, 83, of Poolville was Friday, March 2, at the home of Lucille Chaffin inPoolville. The Rev. Doug Acklie officiated.

Peters died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Poolville.Born Dec. 4, 1923, in Childersburg, Ala., she was a homemaker and a Baptist.She is survived by her niece, Lucille Chaffin of Poolville.Published Sunday, March 4, 2007Petrie, Joshua ‘Josh’ Wade1980-2007Funeral for Joshua “Josh” Wade Petrie, 27, of Weatherford was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May30, at the First Baptist Church in Mineral Wells. Burial was to be at Fairview Cemetery in Millsap.Petrie died Saturday, May 26, 2007, in Fort Worth.He was born May 24, 1980, in Fort Worth.He is survived by his wife, Candee; two daughters, Haylee and Samee; his mother, Debbie Hopton-Jones and husband, Ted, of North Richland Hills; his father, Mark Petrie and wife, Karen; threesisters, Kristen Roberts and Megan and Lindsey Petrie; a brother, Garrett Hopton-Jones;grandparents, Clay and Carolyn Dent of Runaway Bay and Lorean Petrie; and great-grandparents,Irene and Orville Churchwell.Published Thursday, May 31, 2007Petty, Mildred Inez1922-2007A memorial service for Mildred Inez Petty, 85, of Boyd is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at CentralAssembly in Arlington.Petty died Nov. 7, 2007, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.Born July 23, 1922, in Colorado City to David and Lela Stanley, she married Winfred Petty Aug. 9,1941. She raised four children and lived in the Hurst and Mansfield areas before moving to Boyd.She is survived by her husband, Winfred D. Petty; sons, Royce Derrell Petty and Doyle Ray Petty;daughters, Glenda Jealine Kellum and Sylvia Jeanell Todd; grandchildren, Oteaka Saenz, RoycePetty Jr., Ron Petty, Daren Petty, Gregg Petty, Totter Todd, Nathan Todd and Teri Todd; great-grandchildren, Lela Saenz, Beja Todd, Sage Todd, Summit Heino, Boji Todd, Kamalei Todd,Shelby Petty, Stacey Petty, Richelle Petty, Colton Petty and Britton Petty.Published Sunday, November 11, 2007Phillips, John Henry1929-2007Funeral service for John Henry Phillips, 78, of Brownwood was to be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 atDelta Funeral Home in Cooper with Ryan Jespersen officiating. Burial was to be at New KlondikeCemetery.Phillips died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in Brownwood.Born Feb. 22, 1929, in Dickens, Phillips retired from Continental Trailways in 1985 and served inthe military.He was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters.He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Phillips; sons, Toyce Phillips and wife, Wincie, of HoneyGrove and David Phillips and wife, Lisa, of Paradise; daughters, Ragena Jespersen and husband,Randy, of Duncanville, Rhonda Kirbie and husband, Matthew, of Decatur, Patricia Elmore andhusband, Tim, of Huntsville, Ala., and Laquina McElroy of Portland, Ore.; stepdaughter, TerryCorrales and husband, Manuel, of Brownwood; grandchildren, Melissa Minor, Mark Kirbie,Merrick Kirbie, Miles Kirbie, Ryan Jespersen, Ricky Jespersen, Rachel Arteaga, Joshua Elmore

and Jacquelyn Elmore; great-grandchildren, Madison, Maliah and Mikena Minor, Mariah and MaciKirbie and Leigh Jespersen.Pallbearers were to be his grandsons, Miles Kirbie, Merrick Kirbie, Ricky Jespersen, DavidArteaga, Mark Kirbie and David Minor. Honorary pallbearer was to be Joshua Elmore.Published Sunday, November 4, 2007Pierce, Edward Metcalf1940-2007Edward Metcalf Pierce, 67, of Paradise died Sept. 7, 2007, in Decatur.Graveside services were held Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at East Mount Historic Cemetery inParadise, with the Rev. Matt Edwards with the First Baptist Church of Paradise officiating.Pierce was born in Shreveport, La., on June 30, 1940, to Edward Jarvis Pierce and FlorabelleMetcalf Pierce.Pierce graduated from Midland High School in 1958 and Texas Tech in 1963. He married JanPayne from Richardson their senior year in college and the couple was married for 45 years.He worked as a salesman in the membrane lining business in the greater Houston area for 40 years.He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paradise.He enjoyed fishing and golf and won numerous awards in amateur golf.He was preceded in death by his father.He is survived by his wife; daughters Edith Erin Pierce Webber and husband, Brian, of Paradiseand Doreen Kay Levin Laurie and husband, Lawrence, of Katy; sons, Chad Edward Pierce andwife, Lori, of Magnolia and Derek Daniel Pierce and fiance, Andraya Bason, of Austin; mother,Florabelle Metcalf Pierce; grandchildren, Hudson, Matthew and Cody Webber of Paradise, Justinand Carlynn Laurie of Katy and Madison and Rylee Pierce of Magnolia; and brothers, Albert S.Pierce and wife, Carol, of Kerrville, and David J. Pierce of Dallas.Pallbearers will be Chad Pierce, Derek Pierce, Hudson Webber, Matthew Webber, Cody Webberand Justin Laurie.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to East Mound Historic CemeteryAssociation.Published Thursday, September 13, 2007Pierce, Jane Tipton1930-2007Service for Jane Tipton Pierce, 77, of Denton will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, in the chapel ofMulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home, 705 N. Locust in Denton. The Rev. BuddyOwens will officiate. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m.Sunday at the funeral home.Pierce died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, in Denton.Born Jan. 10, 1930, in Chico to James Ervin and Edna Faye (Gill) Tipton, she married Allen Pierceon Feb. 14, 1973, in Denton.She is survived by her husband, Allen Pierce of Denton; three daughters, Gayla Stone and husband,Don, of Little Elm, Candy Kersten and husband, Dick, of Shady Shores and Dawn LaPorte andhusband, Bill, of Denton; a son, Ross Skeet and Vicki Shepherd of Decatur; two stepchildren,Valerie Constentino of Waretown, N.J., and Bob Pierce of Houston; five grandchildren; and fourgreat-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Larry Smith, Larry Richter, Jerry Todd, Zach Stone, Josh Lee and Brian Doyle.

Memorials may be made to the Emily Fowler Public Library, 502 Oakland St., Denton, Texas76201.Published Sunday, January 21, 2007Pirie, Charles A. ‘Cap’, III1944-2007Funeral for Charles A. “Cap” Pirie III, 62, of Newark was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, atBiggers Funeral Chapel. Cremation was to follow.Pirie died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in Newark.Born Nov. 30, 1944, in Palo Alto, Calif., to Charles A. Pirie Jr. and Virgina Hummel Pirie, he wasa heavy machinery mechanic. He served in the U.S. Navy for 12 1/2 years including more thanthree years in Vietnam. He married Glenda Jones on April 18, 2002, in Decatur. He was a memberof Disabled American Veterans and The House of Prayer in Newark.He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Bonner.He is survived by his wife; children, Charles “Skip” Pirie IV, Samuel Brooks and wife, Rachel,Mike Pirie and wife, Brandi, Mark Musick, Corey Musick, Delisa Helvie and husband, Bill,Rhonda Naron and husband, Rich, and Georgia Moss; a brother, William Pirie and wife, Carol; abrother-in-law, Paul Bonner; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces andnephews.The family requests memorials be made to a charity of choice.Published Sunday, July 1, 2007Placker, Jason Hightower1955-2007Funeral for Jason Hightower Placker, 52, of Galveston will be held at a later date.Placker died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, in Texas City.Born Nov. 16, 1955, in Alamogordo, N.M., to Leonard V. and Cleo Placker, he was an off-shore oilworker/ship engineer.He is survived by two brothers, Leonard Placker Jr. of Newark and Roy Placker of Los Cruces,N.M.Published Sunday, December 30, 2007Pleasant, Ira Ogle1912-2007Funeral for Ira Ogle Pleasant, 94, of Bridgeport was Monday at Hawkins Funeral Chapel inBridgeport. Roger Rhodes, assisted by the Rev. Johnny Irish, officiated. Burial followed at ChicoCemetery.Pleasant died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in Decatur.Born July 23, 1912, in Chico, he retired from Conoco Inc. after working 26 years as a gas plantoperator. He was an amateur radio operator for 60 years. He served in the National Guard and wasa member of Cates Street Church of Christ.He was preceded in death by his wife, Selma Pleasant; a brother, H.A. Pleasant; and three sisters,Inez Stack, Wilda Thorne and Bennie Watson.He is survived by a daughter, Wanda Stone and husband, Wayne, of Decatur; two grandchildren,Curtis Stone and wife, Regina, of Decatur and Landon Stone and wife, Melissa, of Keller; and threegreat-grandchildren, Brandon, Alissa and Jacie Stone.Pallbearers were Carroll Collier, Melvin, Ronnie and Kevin Pewitt, John Barnard and Jimmy,

Tommy and Toby Pleasant.Published Thursday, February 22, 2007Prevatle, Betty Louise1931-2007Betty Louise Prevatle, 75, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2007, in Rhome. A memorial service was heldat Aurora Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Withers officiating.She was born Nov. 17, 1931, in Vienna, W.Va., to Robert E. Williams and Mary Abigail Williams.She was a member of Aurora Baptist Church in Rhome.She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kenneth Meeks Sr.Survivors include son Raymond K. Meeks Jr. and wife Marcella of Rhome; daughters Judy AnnRiser and husband Larry of Ellen Bura, W.Va., and Martha Louise Poole and husband Tommy ofBay Saint Louis, Miss.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.Published Sunday, September 2, 2007Putman, Ozella ‘Rusty’1929-2007Funeral for Ozella “Rusty” Putman, 77, of Forestburg was Feb. 6 with the Rev. David Gray, ofHillcrest Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery.Putman died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, in Grapevine.Born April 18, 1929, in Moran County to James and Mamie Pearl Cooke Haley, she lived inGainesville most of her life.She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Halsey and husband, Don, of Highland Village andConnie Williams and husband, Jeff, of Lewisville; grandchilden, Shannon Brougher and husband,Aric, of Richardson, Leigh Ann Harrel and husband, James, of Sanger and Rusty Lynn Comer ofLewisville; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Ryan, McKenzie and Rebecca Brougher, Haley Harreland Leslie John Comer; a sister, Bonnie Smith of Gainesville; and a brother, Manuel “Tot” Barronof California.She was preceded in death by her husband, B.R. “Bill” Putman in 1996 and four brothers, Leonardand Elroe Barron and Bernel and Billy Jack Haley.Published Thursday, February 8, 2007Quillin, Hortense Pearl1923-2007Graveside service for Hortense Pearl Quillin, 83, of Graham was Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at WilsonPrairie Cemetery in Bridgeport. The Rev. Gary Riley officiated.Quillin died Saturday, July 21, 2007, in Graham.Born Aug. 3, 1923, in Bridgeport to Joseph and Ruth Nall Thomas, she was a homemaker and amember of Jean Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Loyd Quillin; sons, Leon and Jack Quillin;sisters, Flora Boring, Imajean Boring and Maudie Virginia Thomas; and brothers, James LoydThomas and James Donald Thomas.She is survived by a daughter, Lois Kempenich of Graham; sons, James Quillin and wife, Maria, ofHemet, Calif. and Bill Quillin of Graham; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and onegreat-great-grandchild.Published Thursday, July 26, 2007