Wise County Messenger Obituaries2006

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The following obituaries are in alphabetical order by last name.Hacker, Louise Sara1938-2006Graveside service for Louise Sara Hacker, 68, of Grapevine was to be at noon Wednesday, May 17,at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.Hacker died May 12, 2006, in Grapevine.Born April 18, 1938, in Hopedale, Canada, Hacker was a homemaker. She married Jerry C. Hackeron Sept. 16, 1962, in Athens, Tenn.She is survived by her husband of Alvord; three sons, Roland Kemuksigak of Goosebay, Calif., JerryHacker Jr. of Arlington and Joe Hacker of Alvord; two daughters, Viola Marie Hogan and husband,Mark, of Dublin, and Betty Wiesendanger and husband, Carl, of Alvord; 11 grandchildren, and threegreat-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be Mark Hogan, Carl Wiesendanger II, Steven Hudson, Jamie Nobles, MarkHogan Jr. and Donald Deason.Published Thursday, May 18, 2006Hale, Benjamin F., III1944-2006Funeral for Benjamin Franklin Hale III, 62, of Bridgeport was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, atthe First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport. The Rev. Mike Miller was to officiate. Burial was tofollow at Eastside Cemetery in Bridgeport.Hale died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born Jan. 27, 1944, in Decatur, to B.F. and Mattie Hale, he was a retired oilfield worker. He marriedShirley Joyce Hartsell on March 5, 1965, in Boyd.He was preceded in death by his wife.He is survived by his daughter, Traci Meekins and husband, Donald, of Bridgeport; a son, Scotty Haleand wife, Wendy, of Arlington; two sisters, Faye Wilson of Mineral Wells and Shirley Donley of Bowie;two brothers, Johnny Hale of Decatur and Danny Hale of Bowie; his mother-in-law, Sibyl Arrington ofBridgeport; and three grandchildren, Christopher and Haley Meekins of Bridgeport and Emily Hale ofArlington.Pallbearers were to be Scotty Hale, Christopher Meekins, Danny Hale, David Donley, Jimmy Wilson,Mike Hartsell, Ronnie Shockey and Jim Hudson.Published Sunday, November 26, 2006Hale, Dan Edward 'Pete'1930-2006Funeral for Dan Edward "Pete" Hale, 76, of Denton was Sunday, Nov. 19, at DeBerry Funeral Chapelin Denton. The Revs. John Stout and Dan Sparkman officiated. Burial followed at SweetwaterCemetery in Wise County.Hale died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Denton.Born Sept. 4, 1930, in Decatur to Ben F. and Ella Hudson Hale, he was the owner of Pete Hale Shelland a member of Friendship Church in Denton. He married Billie Snider on June 10, 1964, in

Weatherford.He was preceded in death by a sister, Lou Ella Bowling; and a brother, Ben F. Hale Jr.He is survived by his wife, Billie Hale of Denton; two sons, Larry Dan Hale and Randy Hale, both ofFort Worth; five sisters, Janie Cearley of Decatur, Inez Rogers of Crowley, Joyce Horton of FortWorth, Lois Davidson of Rockdale and Patt Spoede of Denison; three brothers, Joe Cody Hale andLee Roy Hale, both of Decatur, and James Marco Hale of Henrietta; and three grandchildren and fourgreat-grandchildren.Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Texas, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, Texas78755.Published Thursday, November 23, 2006Hall, George Chester1922-2006Graveside military service for George Chester Hall, 84, of Lewisville was March 21 at RestlandMemorial Park in Dallas. A memorial service followed at Preston Hollow United Methodist Church.Hall died Thursday, March 9, 2006.Born in 1922 in Decatur to Lee and Daisy Hall, he worked for GTE for more than 35 years. He beganas the only telephone man in Carrollton when his family moved there in 1959, and then became a testboard operator.In 1939, he lied about his age so he could join his brother, Howard, in the Texas National Guard. He,along with his brother, brother-in-law, and most of the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, becameprisoners of war when the Dutch surrendered the Island of Java to the Japanese in March of 1942.Save for the year he and a group of prisoners spent lost and starving in the Burmese jungle, he wasin a Japanese prison camp in Java and Burma for 42 months where he and the rest of his battalionworked to build the now-infamous Burma-Siam Death Railway.When he returned to Texas, he was admitted to a military hospital in San Antonio where he met hissister Grace’s friend, Betty Jean Campbell. They were married Oct. 26, 1945.In 1988, a GTE co-worker discovered Hall had never applied for the military awards andcommendations he was eligible to receive. He was presented his awards in a surprise ceremony athis office July 5 that year. U.S. Rep. Dick Armey, R-Denton, was there to present the awards thatincluded a Purple Heart and five Bronze Stars. Surrounded by his family, Hall told the Dallas MorningNews that stubbornness had kept him from going crazy during his horrific years in the war.He was a lifelong Methodist and liberal labor Democrat, serving as Divisional Union Steward for CWAfor many years.He was preceded in death by his wife; two sons, Ricky Hall as an infant, and Robert Hall; and a son-in-law, Stephen Blanton.He is survived by his daughters, Patti Scott, Rev. Georjean Blanton and husband, Mike Renquist, andJannette Hall; 11 grandchildren, Reese and Kristi Cox, Barry and Cyndi Cox, Mandi and ChrisWilkins, Sonnet Blanton and Alex Wettreich, Calei Hall and Christopher and Jon Renquist; four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Hannah and Madison Wilkins, and Kaitlynn Cox; a brother, Hugh T. Hall; and asister-in-law, Christa Hall; and cousin, Johnny H. Hughes and wife, Lula Fern, of Decatur.Published Thursday, March 23, 2006Halman, Helen Jo1927-20006Funeral for Helen Jo Halman, 78, of Midland and formerly of Chico was Tuesday, May 2, at MorrisMemorial United Methodist Church in Chico. The Rev. Elaine Bussey officiated. Burial followed atChico Cemetery.Halman died Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Midland.Born Jan. 13, 1927, in Chico to John and Lura Terrell Sullivan, she was a homemaker and a memberof Morris Memorial United Methodist Church. She married Haskel A. Halman on May 24, 1945, in FortWorth.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her son, Phillip Halman; and two sisters.She is survived by a son, Jimmy Halman and wife, Helen, of Midland; two daughters, SammieHalman of Frisco and Christy Hatfield and husband, Jeff, of Busnell, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, MarieHalman of Frisco; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Thad Nicol, Wes Waymire, Bill Bland, Keith Halman, Leon Hitner and ThomasFerguson. Honorary pallbearers were George Leek and Tommy Lackey.Published Thursday, May 4, 2006Hamilton, Jesse1983-2006No funeral service is scheduled for Jesse Hamilton, 23, of Paradise.Hamilton died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born March 4, 1983, in Fort Worth, he spent most of his life in Paradise with Eugene and Mary SueMitchell.He is survived by his mother, Patsy Campbell; a sister, Kim Barefoot; Eugene and Mary Sue Mitchell;sisters, Mary Ann Hill and Kathy Mitchell and her daughters, Shyla, Cassey, Renia and Haylee.Published Sunday, September 17, 2006Hargrove, James Anderson1930-2006Graveside service for James Anderson Hargrove, 75, of Decatur was Feb. 13 at Bolivar Cemetery.Gentry Castleman and Luke Oyler officiated.Hargrove died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, in Decatur.Born June 6, 1930, in Sanger, he was a truck driver. He served in the Navy during the Korean Warand worked for the Wise County 9-1-1 addressing system.He is survived by his wife, June Gage Hargrove; a daughter, Debbie Stephens and husband, Kyle, ofDecatur; four sisters, Joy Covington and husband, Rodney, of Fort Worth, Margie Bradshaw andhusband, Jim, of Decatur, Paula Head of Florida, and Betty Jo Faulkner and husband, Sonny, ofCorinth; and four grandchildren, Rachel Woodruff of Decatur, Ranie Woodruff of Corinth, and Kyle E.Stephens Jr. and Misty Stephens, both of Decatur.Pallbearers were Bryan Massey, Charles Dillard, Mike McComis, Derrick Walls, Kenneth Caldwelland Kristie Caruthers.Published Thursday, February 16, 2006Harrington, Virginia Lee1935-2006Funeral for Virginia Lee Harrington, 71, of Bowie was to be Saturday, Sept. 2, at the First BaptistChurch of Bowie. Ricky Jonas was to officiate. Burial was to follow at Newport Cemetery.Harrington died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, in Bowie.Born March 20, 1935, in Olney to Charlie Marion and Lora Lee (Chaney) Ford, she was a seamstressfor the Howard Wolf Dress Factory for 20 years. She also worked at the Bowie Public Library andretired after working there for many years. She enjoyed cooking for family dinners and spending timewith her grandchildren.She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.She is survived by a son, Lee Harrington and wife, Pam, of Bowie; grandchildren, Angie Dow andhusband, Eric, of Justin, Cody Wadsworth and wife, LeAnne, of Decatur, and Ray Dunn and wife,Brandy, of Pottsboro; and seven great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be Steve Shaw, Gary Richardson, Kevin Jonas, Jake Bridgewater, Gary Hachteland Larry Wallace.Memorials may be made to Friends of the Library, in care of Bowie Public Library, 301 Walnut, Bowie,Texas 76230.Published Sunday, September 3, 2006

Harris, Gene1926-2006Service for Gene Harris, 79, of Bridgeport was to be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Twin OaksAssembly of God Church in Bridgeport. The Rev. Gary Sessions was to officiate. Burial will be inWest Bridgeport Cemetery.Harris died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, in Decatur.Born April 7, 1926, in Morning Sun, Iowa, he was a retired machinist for Burlington Railroad. Heserved as a gunner for the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Twin OaksAssembly of God Church in Bridgeport.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Winifred Harris; two brothers, a sister and a son, RandyGene Harris.He married Dorothy Trammell on April 6, 2004, in Decatur.He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Trammell Harris of Bridgeport; two sons, Tim Harris of OverlandPark, Kan., and Mark Harris of Burien, Wash.; two daughters, Elaine Wessel of Central City, Iowa,and Jerry Harris of Burlington, Iowa; a sister, Baja Roach of Cleveland, Ga.; two step-sons, DannyTrammell and wife Linda of Bridgeport and Karo Trammell and wife Suzanne of Fort Worth; and twograndchildren, three great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be Floyd Bradley, Maynard Reeves, Steve Spiel, Danny Trammell, KaroTrammell and Steve Trammell.Published Thursday, January 19, 2006Harrison, Ramond Wesley1985-2006Funeral for Raymond Wesley Harrison, 21, of Alvord will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at BuffaloFuneral Home in Buffalo. Interment will be in the Russell Cemetery near Jewett. Visitation will be from10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at Buffalo Funeral Home.Harrison died Nov. 20, 2006, near Jewett.Born Feb. 26, 1985, in Palestine to James Wesley and Nancy (Kelly) Harrison, he was a 2003graduate of Alvord High School. He worked for Basin Tool as a power swivel operator in the oilfieldindustry and attended the Living Word Assembly of God Church in Alvord.He is survived by his father and stepmother, James Wesley and Janice Harrison of Alvord; hismother, Nancy Harrison of Buffalo; grandparents, Loyd and Jeraldine Kelly, and the Rev. James andCharlene Harrison, all of Buffalo, and Nancy Kellar of Montgomery; a brother, Cody Harrison ofAlvord; two sisters, Teressa and Susan Harrison, both of Buffalo; four nephews, James Michael, Colt,Kyle and Dakota Harrison; and a niece, Victoria Harrison.Published Thursday, November 23, 2006Headley, Carl A.1937-2006Funeral for Carl A. Headley, 68, of Poolville will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at White’s FuneralHome. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 10.Headley died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, in Decatur.Born Oct. 5, 1937, in Talladega County, Ala., to Lonzy and Odell Pate Headley, he was a truck driverand a resident of Poolville for many years. He married Ruth Hines on July 5, 1957. He attendedPoolville Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Jeanette, and three infant siblings.He is survived by his wife of 49 years; two sons, Danny Ray Headley and wife, Deanna, of Poolvilleand David Lee Headley of Lansing, Mich.; a daughter, Cathy Atchison and husband, Tim, of Poolville;granddaughters, Tina Vianelli and husband, George, of Fort Bragg, N.C., Christine and StephanieHeadley and their mother, Nelia, all of Lansing, Mich., and Jessica Cox of Bridgeport; grandsons,Andrew Cox and Colton Atchison, both of Poolville; a great-grandson, George Vianelli IV of Fort

Bragg, N.C.; and six brothers and sisters.Published Sunday, September 10, 2006Henry, Lynn Thomas1945-2006Graveside service for Lynn Thomas Henry, 61, of Chico will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, atMoore Memorial Gardens in Arlington. Visitation was to be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, atHawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.Henry died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, in Decatur.Born Sept. 11, 1945, in Dallas to Ralph and Mary Rodgers Henry, he was the owner of Lynn HenryCustom Homes. He served in the U.S. Navy and married Mary Beth Wait on April 3, 1970, inArlington.He is survived by his wife of Chico; two sons, Ryan Henry of Chico and Jeff Henry and wife, Sybil, ofCincinati, Ohio; six grandchildren, Jeffrey, Bryan, Lindsey, Lillie, Margaret and Doug; his parents ofChico; brothers, Larry Henry and wife, Cynthia, of Lantana, Paul Henry of Taylor and Roger Henry ofDallas; and a sister, Janis Jarma and husband, Dick, of Waco.Honorary pallbearers were Lonnie Vandergriff, Tommy VanHoose, Bill Carmichael, Bruce Erickson,L.K. Kemp and Dick Jarma.Published Sunday, October 1, 2006Henson, Wilbur Lee1922-2006Funeral for Wilbur Lee Henson, 84, of Boyd was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Funeral Chapel.Burial was to follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.Henson died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, in Boyd.Born June 14, 1922, he was a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran.He is survived by two sons, James E. and Robert Henson; a daughter, Dorothy Yarbrough and herhusband, Jay; grandchildren, Jesse, Tommy, Lisa, Michelle and Chris; great-grandchildren, Jamie,Brittany, Lauren, Tessa, Dillon, Brandon, Crystal, Kali, Megan, Jessica, Garrett and Daniel; and agreat-great-grandson, John.Published Sunday, November 12, 2006Hickey, Martha1919-2006Funeral for Martha Hickey, 87, of Crane was to be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the First BaptistChurch in Crane with the Rev. Tommy Parker officiating. Burial was to follow at Crane CountyCemetery.Hickey died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, in Odessa.Born March 16, 1919, in Fort Worth, she was a homemaker and a resident of Crane since 1948. Shewas a member of the First Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Hickey, a daughter, Dianne Hickey, and a brother,Leonard Cook.She is survived by three sisters, Bonnie Rawlings and Norma Wiley, both of Decatur, and JoyceMcNeill of Richmond; a daughter, Phyllis Anderson and husband, Andy, of Crane; two grandchildren,Brian Williamson of Jacksonville, Fla., and Kasey Leech of San Angelo; and a great-grandchild,Haleigh Leech of San Angelo.Published Thursday, December 28, 2006Hicks, Ann1935-2006Funeral for Ann Hicks, 70, of Bridgeport was Friday, June 2, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel inBridgeport. The Rev. Johnny Irish officiated. Burial followed at East Bridgeport Cemetery.Hicks died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in Decatur.

Born July 24, 1935, in Sulphur Springs to Jack and Dolly Tanton, Hicks was a homemaker and amember of the First Baptist Church in Bridgeport.She was preceded in death by her son, Gary Everett Hicks, and two brothers, Troy Tanton and NedTanton.Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Everett Hicks of Bridgeport; her daughter, Rhonda HicksMcDonald and husband, Eddie, of Bridgeport; three sisters, Velma Skelton, Valine Bradford, andJean Bilte; three brothers, R.D. Tanton, N.L. Tanton and Joseph Tanton; three sisters-in-law, JeanRay, Margorie Isom, and Nell Admire; a granddaughter, Tifani Lee Ann Hicks; two step-granddaughters, Tracye Spencer and Kristye McDonald; and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Larry Isom, Phil Isom, Jay Conquest, Frank Bordner, Robert Burtnett, DavidGarrison, David Garrison and Allen Carter.Published Sunday, June 11, 2006Hicks, George M., Sr.Funeral for George M. Hicks Sr. was Sept. 19 at Crestview Baptist Church in Austin. Interment was atCook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville.Hicks died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, in Azle.Hicks was a long-time resident of Austin and a member of the Crestview Baptist Church where hewas was a deacon. He was also a member of the Onion Creek Masonic Lodge No. 220 and amember of the Ben Hur Shrine.He is survived by sons, George Madison Hicks Jr. of Decatur and James E. Hicks and wife, Melody,of Keller; a daughter, Nancy Culpepper and husband, Leroy, of Azle; grandchildren, Missy, Scott andLindsey; great-grandchildren, Alexis and Makenzi; step-daughters, Barbara Breen and husband,John, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Charlotte Houston and husband, Joe, of Pflugerville; and two step-grandchildren, Nikki and Chris.Published Sunday, October 1, 2006High, Mary Lee1912-2006Graveside service for Mary Lee High, 93, of Bridgeport was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, atWest Bridgeport Cemetery. Shelby Calkins was to officiate.High died Wednesday, April 22, 2006, in Lake Worth.Born Nov. 11, 1912, in Wise County, she was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Henry High; a son, Lee Earl Matheson; and eightbrothers and sisters.She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Davis of Fort Worth and Jaye Baker of Oklahoma; a sister,Patricia Riggs of Fort Worth; three grandchildren, Misty, Chris and Ara; and five great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, April 23, 2006Hilton, Henry Glenn1919-2006Service for Henry Glenn Hilton, 87, of Decatur was to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at CokerFuneral Home. The Rev. Thomas O. Brumett was to officiate. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.Hilton died Monday, July 31, 2006, in Decatur.Born March 10, 1919, in Decatur to Joseph Henry and Bertha W. (Stevenson) Hilton, Hilton was avice president of Briar Energy. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Hemarried Gwendolyn Faye New on Oct. 10, 1940, in Decatur.He is survived by his wife of Decatur; a daughter, Beth and husband Laird Holliday of Dallas; a son,Joe Hilton of San Antonio; a brother, Emory Don and wife Guinneth Hilton of Fort Worth; and twograndchildren.Published Thursday, August 3, 2006

Hines, David E.1940-2006Funeral for David E. Hines, 65, of Boyd was Monday, Feb. 20, at Christian Hawkins Funeral Chapelin Boyd. Jack Cannon officiated. Burial followed at Boyd Cemetery.Hines died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, in Justin.Born March 4, 1940, in Boyd, he was a retired supervisor for General Dynamics. He married BetteStanford on July 14, 1962, in Las Vegas. Hines served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of theChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.He was preceded in death by a daughter, Danielle Hill, and a sister, Beverly Pollard.He is survived by his wife; two sons, Damon E. Hines of Boyd and Douglas E. Hines of NorthCarolina; two brothers, James and Toby Hines; four sisters, Roberta, Linda, Martha and Nita; andnumerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Richard Abbott, James Hines, Terry Hines, Rob Walker, Tony Dickey and GlennJennings.Published Thursday, February 23, 2006Hodges, Beulah Mae1912-2006Funeral for Beulah Mae Hodges, 93, of Alvord was Sept. 12 at the FirstBaptist Church in Alvord. Dan Sparkman and Bill Cleveland officiated. Burialfollowed at Hopewell Cemetery.Hodges died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in Alvord.Born Nov. 21, 1912, in Forestburg to James Monroe and Ella (Yearwood)Kuykendall, she was a homemaker and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Shemarried Earl Lee _Preacher_ Hodges on Dec. 31, 1933, in Pella.She was preceded in death by her husband; an infant son; a son, CalvinHodges; five brothers, Jim, Theodore, Oscar, Bruce and Paul Kuykendall; andfive sisters, Claude, Zula, Lillian, Buena and Josie.She is survived by three sons, Royce and Ronald Hodges, both of Alvord, andJimmy Hodges and wife, Melva, of Irving; daughters, Thelma (Hodges) Clowerof Alvord and Anita Hale and husband, Gene, of Jacks-boro; three formerdaughters-in-law, Mary Ann Hodges, Jan Hodges and Barbara Miller; foursisters-in-law, Margaret Kuykendall, Tommie Ann Hodges, Ozell Gall andMeridith Hale and husband, Lee Roy; and 20 grandchildren, 34great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.Published Thursday, September 21, 2006Hogue, Ruth Ann1927-2006Funeral for Ruth Ann Hogue, 78, of Runaway Bay will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at RunawayBay Community Church. The Rev. Craig Wills will officiate. Burial will follow at Eternal OaksCemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home.Hogue died Friday, April 14, 2006, in Weatherford.Born Nov. 5, 1927, in East St. Louis, Ill., to Eugene and Nell Walsh Faust, she was a homemaker.She married Ward A. Hogue May 9, 1953, in East St. Louis. Hogue was a member of the RunawayBay Community Church.She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Faust; a sister, Lorraine Briesacher; and agranddaughter, Sara Rose Hogue.She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mary E. Garbach and husband, Tom, of Olathe,Kan., Kathleen M. Watson and husband, Dean, of Palm City, Fla.; three sons, Michael W. Hogue ofFriendswood, Daniel E. Hogue and wife, Sue, of Jefferson City, Mo., and Robert G. Hogue and wife,Trish, of Dallas; eight grandchildren, Kathleen, Danielle, Elizabeth, Zoe, Garret, Cara, Zachary and

Angeline; two brothers, Robert J. “Mike” Faust and wife, Margaret, of Maryville, Ill., and Eugene “Al”Faust of Tinley Park, Ill.; a sister, Eugenia Faust of Belleville, Ill.; and several sisters- and brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews.Pallbearers will be Gene Schulte, Ron Sides, Clinton Walker, Dan Terry, Ray Nellis and CharlesTodd.Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Services, in care of Dottie Farr, 924 Foster Lane,Weatherford, Texas 76086.Published Thursday, April 20, 2006Holley, Betty Joyce1937-2006Funeral for Betty Joyce Holley, 68, of Bridgeport was Sept. 21 at the First Baptist Church ofCottondale. The Rev. Charles Pugh and Terry Terry officiated. Burial followed at BoonsvilleCemetery.Holley died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, in Decatur.Born Nov. 1, 1937, in Abilene to Claude and Ruby Pike Niblett, she was a homemaker. She marriedLawrence Holley on June 8, 1955, in Bridgeport. Together they founded Bridgeport Tank Trucks in1975. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Cottondale and the Bridgeport CivicClub.She was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Niblett, and a sister, Claudine (Tommye) Foreman.She is survived by her husband of Bridgeport; a daughter, Jan Holley Cook and her husband, Leslie,of Bridgeport; sons, David L. Holley and wife, Rhonda, of Bridgeport, Ronald W. Holley and wife,Millie, of Bridgeport, and Randal S. Holley and wife, Gale, of Bridgeport; 11 grandchildren, Brian,Brad, Jason, Kristen, Casey, Michelene, Michelle, Sommer, Rider, Kenneth and Michael; sevengreat-grandchildren, Cole, Kyler, Kalista, Kalliope, Tanner, Courtland and Tim; sisters, Inez White,Lorene Gentry, Imogene Gentry and Edna Wood.Pallbearers were Brian, Brad, Jason and Rider Holley, Michael Cook, Chris Sargent, Matthew Baird,Josh Slimp and Kenneth Cook.Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Cottondale’s building fund.Published Sunday, September 24, 2006Holley, Betty Lou1932-2006Funeral for Betty Lou Holley, 73, of Runaway Bay was April 30 at Coker Funeral Home Chapel. BillyBlakeney officiated. Burial followed at Alvord Cemetery.Holley died Thursday, April 27, 2006, in Runaway Bay.Born Aug. 29, 1932, in Cooke County, she was a manager at JCPenney.She was preceded in death by two sisters, Cornez Blakeney and Barbara King.She is survived by two sisters, Ernestine Wiley of Runaway Bay and Karen Peace of Alvord; adaughter, Deborah Cowley of Chico; a brother, Hugh Byron Robeson of Beckville; a granddaughter,Stacey Wilson of Apple Valley, Calif.; a grandson, Travis Melton; and three great-grandchildren,Brittnay, Alexander and Zachary Wilson.Published Thursday, May 4, 2006Hood, Ruby Jo1940-2006Memorial service for Ruby Jo Hood, 66, of Alvord will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 20, at the FirstBaptist Church in Alvord. The Rev. Bill Cleveland will officiate. Burial will follow at Alvord Cemetery.Visitation was to be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Coker Funeral Home in Decatur.Hood died Monday, July 17, 2006, in Denton.Born April 3, 1940, in Olden to James and Maudie Johnston, she was a nurse’s aid at DecaturConvalescent Center and a member of the First Baptist Church in Alvord. She married James Perry

Hood on Aug. 27, 1963, in Boyd.She was preceded in death by her husband.She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Elizabeth Hood O’Dell of Alvord; a son, James Lee Hood ofFlorida; and four grandchildren.Published Thursday, July 20, 2006Horton, Johnny Wayne1948-2006Funeral for Johnny Wayne Horton, 58, of Decatur was Aug. 29 at Coker Funeral Home Chapel inDecatur. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.Horton died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, in Decatur.Born April 7, 1948, in Mount Pleasant to Boyd and Mildred Louise (Morgan) Horton, he was aproduction management specialist for Poco Graphite and served in the U.S. Army during the VietnamWar.He is survived by a son, Justin Horton of Decatur; a brother, Larry Horton of Holly Lake Ranch; and asister, Nancy Presley of Dallas.Pallbearers were Wendal Bridges, Ran Greanead, Chuck Oates, Billy Dobbs, Dale Watts, DavidDodson, Mike Scobee and Dexter Agee.Published Thursday, August 31, 2006Houchins, Pearlene1936-2006Funeral for Pearlene Houchins, 70, of Weatherford will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at HawkinsFuneral Chapel in Bridgeport. The Rev. Melvin Blaylock will officiate. Burial will follow at WilsonPrairie Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Hawkins FuneralChapel.Houchins died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, in Weatherford.Born Sept. 24, 1936, in Wise County, she was a retired waitress. She was a member of EastBankhead Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Houchins, and her grandparents, Verge and NanHouchins and R.N. and Vivian “Pud” Richardson.She is survived by her father, Aubrey Houchins, of Weatherford; and a sister, Betty Blevins andhusband, Bill, of Weatherford.Published Thursday, December 21, 2006Howard, Christopher Kent1960-2006Graveside service for Christopher Kent Howard, 45, of Chicago, was March 11 at Oaklawn Cemeteryin Decatur. Ken May officiated.Howard died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, in Chicago.Born Nov. 29, 1960, in Decatur to Sue Hoyl Brady of Decatur and James Kent Howard of Charlotte,N.C., Christopher Howard was raised in Hudson Valley, N.Y. He received a bachelors degree fromBaylor University and a masters degree from the University of Texas in Arlington and worked as anaccountant in corporate lending.Survivors are his parents; three sisters, Sally Ann Santimaw of Charlotte, Tracy Howard of Clifton Hill,Mo., and Wendy Divita of Singapore; and his aunt, Nancy Hoyl of Bridgeport.The family requests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Decatur building fund.Published Sunday, March 19, 2006Howard, Mary1919-2006A memorial service for Mary Howard, 87, of Austin, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at theFirst Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport.

Howard died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, in Austin.Born April 17, 1919, in Bowie, she taught for more than 45 years in North Central Texas, Florida, andPeru. She was proud of her Scots-Irish heritage and had a keen interest in genealogy and the historyof Wise County, where her family first settled in Texas. She earned a degree from Trinity Universityand completed her graduate work at North Texas University. She became a member of the FirstPresbyterian Church after moving to Georgetown seven years ago.She was preceded in death by her brother and husband.She is survived by her sister, Doris Macomber of St. Petersburg, Fla., and sister-of-the-heart LenoreWatts of Bryan; a daughter, Jane Newth, and grandson Randy Newth, both of Austin; agranddaughter, Elizabeth Hartshorn and husband, Mike, of Frisco; two great-grandchildren,Stephanie and Ryan; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.The family request memorial be made in Howard’s name to the Grace Presbytery CandidatesScholarship Fund, c/o Wayne Harveson, 2011 Edgewood Drive, Bridgeport, Texas 76026, or to theAlvord Library, P.O. Box 323, Alvord, Texas 76225.Published Sunday, November 19, 2006Howard, William Curtis ‘Dub’1947-2006Funeral for William Curtis “Dub” Howard, 59, of Sanger was July 28 at the Church of Christ in Sanger.John Payne officiated. Burial followed at Bolivar Cemetery.Howard died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in Denton.Born April 6, 1947, in Denton to Joe Bailey and Katherine (Holder) Howard, he was a surveyor forMetroplex Surveying Co. for more than 30 years. He married Loveta Joyce Miller March 25, 1970, inSanger.He was preceded in death by four brothers, Kenneth Howard, Larry Howard, Jimmy Howard andCarroll Howard.He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Kimberly Denise Looper and Catherine Florene “Kelly”Frasier, both of Sanger; two sisters, Edith Howard of Sanger and Kathy Boswell of Bridgeport; twobrothers, Don Howard of Denton and Buck Howard of Sanger; and four grandchildren, Halen andTinley Frazier and Justin and Logan Looper.Published Sunday, July 30, 2006Huber, Dennis1942-2006Funeral for Dennis Huber, 64, of Runaway Bay will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at HawkinsFuneral Chapel in Bridgeport. The Rev. Gary Miller will officiate. Burial will follow at Eternal OaksCemetery. Visitation was to be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Hawkins Funeral Home.Huber died Monday, Dec. 18, 2006, in Decatur.Born Sept. 28, 1942, in Oakland, Calif., he was a pipeliner and a former police officer in Bowie andLewisville for seven years. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of White Stone BaptistChurch in Runaway Bay and “The Chickasha Nation.”He was preceded in death by his parents, David Waldo and Hazel Huber, and a brother, David WaldoHuber Jr.He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Mottie Huber of Runaway Bay; two sons, Ronnie WilliamHuber and wife, Glenda, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and William Dennis Huber II and wife, Susan, ofTalahasse, Fla.; two daughters, Connie Christine Huber of Bridgeport and Alecia Carol Smith ofDuncan, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and a sister, Wanda Marie Huber-Brown of Montague.Pallbearers will be William, Ronnie, Waldo, Michael and Rodney Huber and William Picket. Honorarypallbearers will be Tim Brown, Ronnie and Rowdy Hopson, Cecil Gamble and Hershal Jones.Published Thursday, December 21, 2006

Hudson, James Steven1952-2006A graveside service for James Steven Hudson, 54, of Antlers, Okla., was July 5 at Boyd Cemetery.Jeff Tackett officiated.Hudson died Monday, July 3, 2006, in Antlers, Okla.Born June 19, 1952, in Fort Worth to James Amous Hudson and Faye (Smith) Yant, he was aconstruction worker.He was preceded in death by a daughter, Summer, and a brother, Paul Hudson.He is survived by his mother; a daughter, Melody Monson and husband, Mitch, of Grand Prairie; ason, Jay Hudson and wife, Wendy, of Bridgeport; sisters, Jodie Sanderson and husband, Gerald, ofParadise and Cheryl Parker of Antlers, Okla., and two grandchildren, Brittany Fowler of Decatur andMakenna Hudson of Bridgeport.Published Sunday, July 9, 2006Hudson, Ruth Vandiver1912-2006Funeral for Ruth Vandiver Hudson, 93, of Decatur was Sept. 19 at CokerFuneral Home Chapel in Decatur. Bill Fondren officiated. Interment followedat Sweetwater Cemetery.Hudson died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, in Decatur.Born Dec. 14, 1912, in Greenwood, she was a homemaker and a Baptist.She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hudson, and a daughter,Johnnie Ervi.She is survived by a son, Billy Hudson of Electra; a brother, James Vandiverof Decatur; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, September 21, 2006Hughes, Joie Daniel1979-2006Memorial service for Joie Daniel Hughes, 26, of Paradise was Tuesday, Jan. 17, at CentralFellowship Church in Decatur. The Rev. Dale Randolph officiated.Hughes died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, in Paradise.Born July 23, 1979, in Bridgeport to Glenn and Linda Wood Hughes, he owned Marble Creations inBoyd. He graduated in 1997 from Paradise High School and attended Texas Tech University from1998 to 2002.He is survived by his parents, Glenn and Linda Hughes of Paradise; his sister, Jennifer Crawford andhusband, Ben, of Paradise; and his grandmother, Mary Hughes of Decatur.Pallbearers were Michael Tittor, Chris Mattison, Daniel Adams, Jason Jacoby, David Spidle andIsidro Ortiz. Honorary pallbearers were Evan Hughes, Keaton Hughes and Cody Gee.Published Thursday, January 19, 2006Hunn, Harlow1901-2006Funeral for Harlow Hunn, 105, of Bridgeport was Sept. 19 at Hawkins FuneralChapel in Bridgeport. The Rev. Joe Richardson officiated. Burial followed atWilson Prairie Cemetery.Hunn died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born April 13, 1901, in Russellville, Ark., he was a retired farmer. Hemarried Bessie Lee Shawn on July 2, 1926, in Bridgeport. He was a member ofthe Carpenter Street Church of Christ in Bridgeport. He also served as anelder of the Cottondale Church of Christ and the Cates Street Church ofChrist.

He was preceded in death by his wife; a daughter, Joyce Stroud; brothers,Jim, Ed and Newt Hunn; and sisters, Eliza Davis, Florence Miller, AtrelMcElhaney and Ophelia King.He is survived by daughters, Jewel Crum of Hurst, Alice Doss of Fort Worth,Nell Snow and husband, Bill, of Hurst, Laura McQuinn of Decatur, GoldieChilton and husband, Jack, and Ann Holt and husband, Ronnie, all ofBridgeport; a son, William Robert Hunn and wife, Isabelle, of Granbury; and17 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.Pallbearers were Don Crum, Mike and Gene Doss, Bryan Crum, Steve and VanNovak, Ron Hunn, Wayne and David Stroud and Brent Long.Published Thursday, September 21, 2006Hunt, Warren Lee1927-2006Graveside service for Warren Lee Hunt, 78, of Missouri City was Wednesday, March 29, 2006 atOaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.Hunt died Saturday, March 25, 2006, in Houston.Born December 13, 1927, in Decatur to Kate and Glenn Hunt, Warren Lee Hunt was chief financialofficer for Houston-Stafford Electric and former president of the Decatur Jaycees, a Lions Clubmember, chief of the volunteer fire department and a captain in the Army National Guard. He marriedJackie Merlyne Gage in November, 1947, in Decatur.He was preceded in death by his wife.Survivors include his daughter, Marilyn Terrell and husband, Rick, of Richmond; son Stacy Hunt andwife, Dianne, of Houston; seven grandchildren, Meredith Terrell, Ryan Terrell, Allison Hamilton andhusband, David, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Clay Warren Hunt, Amy Hendrix, Stephen Hendrixand Lauren Hendrix; and numerous nieces and nephews.The family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church in Decatur or the AmericanHeart Association.Published Sunday, April 2, 2006Hutto, Roy Cecil1944-2006Funeral for Roy Cecil Hutto, 61, of Alvord was to be at 10 a.m. Sept. 20 atAlvord Assembly of God. The Revs. W.M. and G.W. Howard were to officiate.Burial was to follow at 3 p.m. at Duncan Cemetery in Duncan, Okla.Hutto died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, in Chico.Born Oct. 30, 1944, in Duncan, Okla., he was a maintenance worker for TXIfor 27 years.He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diana Hutto of Alvord; two sons,Clay Howard and Jerry Lee Hutto and wife, Alyssa, all of Alvord; daughters,Sheila Hutto, Tina Snow and husband, Ray, and Angela Talamantes and husband,Sergio, all of Alvord; brothers, Ray Hutto and wife, Shirley, and EddieHutto and wife, Radonna, all of Bowie; sisters, Eula Burton of Rhome andMabel Campbell of Alvord; and 12 grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be William and Elton Howell, Steven Whatley, TimmyGourtney, Sergio Talamantes and Raymond Barnett. Honorary pallbearers wereto be Jerry Bellah, Eric Hutto, Marion Barnett and Chris Tiller.Published Thursday, September 21, 2006Iglesias, Luis Albert Martinez1958-2006Funeral for Luis Albert Martinez Iglesias, 48, of Decatur was Tuesday, July 4, at 10:30 a.m. at

Assumption of Our Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur. Burial followed at BoydCemetery. Father Joseph A. Schumocher and the Rev. Sojan George officiated.Iglesias died Thursday, June 29, 2006, in Decatur.Born Jan. 18, 1958, in Havana, Cuba, he was a mechanic for Boots Inc. Pipeline Co. He marriedDenise Claire Hiersche on June 8, 1985, in Bedford.He was preceded in death by a son, Gavin Ross Iglesias.He is survived by his wife; his mother, Maria Iglesias of Boyd; sons, Michael Iglesias of Fort Worth,and Brian and Brandon Iglesias of Decatur; a daughter, Sandy Marie Pieratt of Fort Worth; brothers,Luis and George Iglesias of Cottondale, Johnny Iglesias of Tampa, Fla., Leonard and Jerry Iglesias ofOklahoma and Ralph Iglesias of Huntsville; two sisters, Juana Wenmahs of Copperas Cove andLouisa Horton of Boyd; and four grandchildren.Pallbearers were R.J. Hayes, Keith Hulsey, George Iglesias, Jonathan Pieratt, Jerry Iglesias andLeonard Iglesias.Published Thursday, July 6, 2006Ince, Buddy Wayne I1950-2006Funeral for Buddy Wayne Ince, 55, of Bridgeport was Friday at Calvary Lutheran Church in NorthRichland Hills.Ince died April 17, 2006, in Fort Worth.He was born June 6, 1950, in Fort Worth.Survivors include his wife Patrice Ince; three sons, Scotty Stoner, Austin Ince and Dustin Ince; adaugter; Nicole Littlejohn all of Bridgeport, a brother, B.J. Ince; and a sister, Vicki Logan.Donations to a memorial fund for the Ince Family can be made in care of Crossroads Church inDecatur.Published Sunday, April 23, 2006Inman, Doyle ‘Pap’1941-2006Memorial service for Doyle “Pap” Inman, 64, of Boyd will be Friday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Boyd. Wade Parkey will speak.Inman died Monday, June 19, 2006, in Azle.Born July 1, 1941, in Decatur, he was a retired welder.He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Shirley Smith; and a brother, Joel Inman.He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joyce Inman of Boyd; a son, Jeff Inman of Boyd; a daughter,Julie Hammon and husband, Jason, of Boyd; grandchildren, Corbin and Chandler; a sister, WannaVee Rutherford; and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.Honorary pallbearers will be Alton Young, Robert Inman, Ralph Inman, Labe Hawkins, BingCarmichael, H.B. Peebles, Don Mitchell and Lloyd Ogle.Memorials may be sent to the Boyd Fire Department, 135 N. Wilson St., Boyd, Texas, 76023.Published Thursday, June 22, 2006Isaacs, Joe Henry, Jr.1949-2006No funeral is scheduled for Joe Henry Isaacs Jr., 57, of Runaway Bay. Visitation was to be from 4 to6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.Isaacs died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, in Runaway Bay.Born Aug. 22, 1949, in Wichita Falls, he was a truck driver and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Hemarried Cheryl Seale Dec. 10, 2005, in Bridgeport.He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Henry Isaacs, and a sister.He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Jeanne Isaacs of Runaway Bay; his mother, Billie Lambert ofWichita Falls; a sister, Patricia Allen of Wichita Falls; a brother, Robert Isaacs of Wichita Falls; a son,

Mitchell Waldrop of Dallas; three daughters, Lisa Webb of Burkburnett, Kelley Isaacs of Wichita Fallsand Amy Isaacs of The Colony; and a grandson, Shane Webb of Burkburnett.Published Sunday, December 3, 2006Ivins, Mary Lorene Browning1907-2006Graveside services for Mary Loren Browning Ivins, 99, of Muenster, formerly of the Illinois Bend areaof Montague County will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 3 at Union Cemetery in Montague County. C.E.Cole will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday, July 2, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Homein Saint Jo.Ivins died Friday, June 30, 2006, in Muenster.Born January 13, 1907, in Illinois Bend to Will H. and Fannie Whaley Browning, Ivins was ahomemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She married Walter Leroy Ivins Jan. 27, 1926, inthe Spencer community. Ivins enjoyed gardening, sewing, baking and quilting.She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter Betty Thweet, sisters Vera Dodgin, EthelPinckert and Gladys Dowd, brothers Henry and Harold Browning, and great-grandson Billy Joe Ivins.Survivors include a son, J.W. Ivins of Benbrook, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and fivegreat-great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, July 2, 2006Ivy, Gregory Darnell, Jr.1983-2006Memorial service for Gregory Darnell Ivy Jr., 23, of Boyd was July 18 at the First Baptist Church inBoyd. The Rev. Sonny Smith officiated. Burial followed at Boyd Cemetery.Ivy died Friday, July 14, 2006, in Wise County.Born June 25, 1983, in Plano to Gregory Darnell Sr. and Sherry Ivy, he was a welder for CrispIndustries in Bridgeport and a graduate of Boyd High School.He is survived by his parents; a sister, Samantha Ivy; grandparents, Judy Rogivue, Pat Oldham andJim Oldham; great-grandparents Louise Oldham, D.L. Ivy and W.B. Tallant; and numerous friends.Pallbearers were Dustin Mayhue, Russell Peebles, Clay Lisby, Wayne Murphy, Ray Cantu andJames Cornstubble. Honorary pallbearers were Mason Green and Cody Byrd.Published Thursday, July 20, 2006Ivy, June1924-2006Funeral for June Ivy, 82, of Bridgeport was Friday, Oct. 27, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.The Rev. Mike Glazener officiated. Burial followed at East Bridgeport Cemetery.Ivy died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, in Decatur.Born June 24, 1924, in Tyler, she married William “Red” Ivy Jr. on May 24, 1950, in Tyler. She was ahousewife and a member of the First Baptist Church in Bridgeport.She is survived by her husband of Bridgeport; a son, James Ivy and his wife, Jeanne, of New Jersey;two daughters, Peggy Richey and her husband, Clifford, of Liberty and Betty Barnett and herhusband, John, of Decatur; a sister, Shirley, of Katy; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; andseveral nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Todd Barnett, Shane Howard, Larry Fair, Bobby Waters, Robert Meek, ChadWoodard and Levert Beard.Published Sunday, October 29, 2006Jackson, Joe Sidney1932-2006Funeral for Joe Sidney Jackson, 73, of Bridgeport was to be Wednesday, June 21, at 10 a.m. atHawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial was to be at Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington. TheRev. Dewayne Adams was to officiate.

Jackson died Monday, June 19, 2006, in Decatur.Born Sept. 21, 1932, in Plainview, he was a retired Bridgeport city administrator and was a memberof Ascension St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.He was preceded in death by his son, Jim Jackson.He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Jackson of Bridgeport; a granddaughter, Sidney MarieJackson of Fort Worth; a daugter-in-law, Becky Jackson of Fort Worth; and a brother, Ben Jackson ofConnecticut.Pallbearers were to be Ray Cox, Conner Scott, Dan Selz, David Scott, Al Scott, Mark Gorman, BobbyWilliamson and David Turnbow.Published Thursday, June 22, 2006Jacobs, Jarman J.1985-2006Funeral for Jarman J. Jacobs, 21, of Kiowa, Colo., formerly of Decatur, was July 25 in Kiowa.He died Wednesday, July 19, 2006.Born Jan. 25, 1985, in Hays, Kan., to Larry J. and Kim (Bray) Jacobs, he was a member of theCastlewood Canyon Church. He was home-schooled in Texas for five years and completed highschool and his first year of Culinary Arts at Pikes Peak Community College. He enjoyed playing thedrums and cooking.Jarman is survived by his parents; brother and sisters, KaSara JoAnne Jacobs, KaSaundra AnneJacobs and Jake Allen Jacobs; and grandparents, Larry J. Jacobs and Keith and JoAnne Bray.The family requests memorials be made to the Jarman Jacobs Memorial Fund, in care of the ColonialBank of Kiowa, account No. 577-69-80.Published Thursday, July 27, 2006Janecka, Julius Frank ‘Junior’1928-2006Funeral for Julius Frank “Junior” Janecka, 77, of Decatur was Friday, Jan. 20, at Assumption CatholicChurch in Decatur. The Rev. Gilbert A. Pansza officiated. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.Janecka died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, in Decatur.Born July 12, 1928, in Cistern to Julius and Frances Kret Janecka, he was a farmer and rancher anda member of Assumption Catholic Church.He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Janecka.He is survived by his wife, Lela Frances Janecka; two daughters, Deborah and husband RichardBlack of Decatur and Doyce and husband, Levi, Gonzales of Hickory Creek; three sisters, Wilma Stellof Fort Worth, Doris Tucker of San Antonio and Lois West of Galveston; his brother, LawrenceJanecka of Fort Worth; two grandchildren, Lindsay Cazasos and husband Eric of Decatur, andRachel Milligan of Decatur; and great-grandson Cole Cazasos of Decatur.Memorials may be made to Compass Hospice.Published Thursday, January 26, 2006Jett, Maci Jada2006Graveside service for Maci Jada Jett of Nacogdoches was Saturday, Nov. 18, at Oaklawn Cemetery.Jett died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006.She was born Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Nacogdoches to Jonathan Jett and Araceli Huerta.She is survived by her parents of Nacogdoches; grandparents, Isiora Huerta and Eucebio Huerta,both of Decatur, Michael Jett of Longview and Jamie and Robert Guinn of Little Elm; and great-grandparents, Carmen Huerta and Francisco Garcia of Mexico, James and Jan Kocurek of Tyler andMary Jett of West Virginia.Published Thursday, November 23, 2006

Johnson, A.M., Jr.1939-2006Graveside service for A.M. Johnson Jr., 67, of Chico was Thursday, Oct. 5, at Chico Cemetery. TheRev. Gary Sessions officiated.Johnson died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, in Chico.Born Oct. 2, 1939, in Austin to Amiel and Irene Johnson, he was a retired farmer. He was a memberof the Assembly of God church. He married Betty Johnson on May 30, 1958 in Sudan, Texas.He was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Johnson and sisters, Francis and Letha.He is survived by his wife of 48 years; two sons, Bobby Johnson and wife, Becky, of Chico and JerryJohnson and wife, Cameo, of Aztec, N.M.; two daughters, Teresa Belew and husband, David, of NewFairview and Missy Quiroga and husband, Oney, of Bridgeport; a brother, Alton Johnson; a sister,Bertie Newton; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Published Sunday, October 8, 2006Johnston, Everett E.1918-2006Service for Everett E. Johnston, 88, of Newark was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at theChurch of Christ in Boyd. Wayne McCoy and Mel Hutzler were to officiate. Burial was to be in AuroraCemetery.Johnston died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, in Newark.Born May 13, 1918, in Hopkins, to George and Donnie Johnston, he was a retired director of researchand development for ESCO Elevator Co. He was a lifetime resident of Newark and was a member ofthe Newark Church of Christ.He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah June Crownover.He is survived by his wife, Katherine Johnston of Newark; two sons, Donald Martin Johnston and wifeRuby, of Azle and Steven Scott Johnston and wife, Angela of Newark; a son-in-law, David Crownoverof Newark; a sister, Imogene Johnston Hunter; four grandchildren, Cylinda Chaisson and husband,Andy, Michael Crownover and wife Christy, Joey Johnston and Amanda Johnston; and threegrandchildren, Drew, Junie and Nikki.Pallbearers were to be James Edgemon, Bill Malone, Dan Hunt, Michael Crownover, Joey Johnston,Drew Chaisson, Andy Chaisson and Randy Beam. Honorary pallbearers were to be Jack Reed, HughPegues, Johnny Wilbanks, L.T. Childers and Phillip Pope.Published Thursday, November 23, 2006Jones, Buddy1932-2006Service for Buddy Jones, 74, of Azle was Feb. 10, 2006, at Midway Baptist Church in Azle. The Rev.Carl Clinton officiated. Burial was in Azleland Cemetery.Jones died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, in Azle.Born Feb. 3, 1932, in Paradise, Jones was a retired painter for the city of Fort Worth. He marriedRuth Stanford on Sept. 23, 1950, in Weatherford.He was preceded in death by his brother, Homer S. Jones.Survivors are his wife; two sons, Buddy Loyd Jones and wife, Charlene, and Jerry William Jones andwife, Penni, all of Azle; a daughter, Sue Robertson and husband, Ray of Azle; seven grandchildren,Eric, Aaron, Brian, Jason, Amber, Casey and Lacey; and two great-grandchildren, Courtney andClara, all of Boyd; his brother, Stanley R. Jones of Springtown; and two sisters, Marie James of NorthRichland Hills and Shirley Whitley of Plano.Pallbearers were Eric Thompson, Aaron Robertson, Brian Robertson, Jason Robertson, Casey Jonesand James Creamer. Honorary pallbearer was Max Smith.Published Sunday, February 12, 2006

Jones, Jesse1919-2006Memorial service for Jesse Jones, 87, of Alvord, was Jan. 24 in Decatur. Bill Cleveland and DanSparkman officiated.Jones died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, in Decatur.Born Jan. 6, 1919, to Jesse and Gertie Jones in Wise County, Jones worked as a rancher and was amember of First Baptist Church in Alvord. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.He is survived by his wife, Laverna Jones of Alvord; two sons, Roger Jones, and Dwain Jones, bothof Alvord; and a sister, Viola Swart of Decatur.Pallbearers were Ricky Tow, Pat Campbell, Brett Cottrell, Trey Tow, Douglas Jones, Eddie Grundy,Richard Tow, Lee Foster and Melton Barrow.Published Thursday, January 26, 2006Jones, Peggy Jane Lindsey1945-2006Funeral for Peggy Jane Lindsey Jones, 61, of Slidell was Monday, Dec. 18, at Slidell Baptist Church.Larry Coleman officiated. Burial followed at Bolivar Cemetery.Jones died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006.Born May 14, 1945, in San Angelo to Alfred Lester and Williace Bertha Lindsey, she taught at SlidellElementary School and was principal for seven years. She completed high school at age 16 andentered Texas Western College. She graduated in three years and later earned her masters degreein education. She married Royal Jones in 1981.She is survived by two sons, Alfred Lester Jones of Houston and Travis Jones of Slidell; and astepson, Jason Jones of Houston.Memorials may be made to Slidell United Methodist Children Music Fund P.O. Box 10 Slidell, Texas76267.Published Sunday, December 24, 2006Jones, Phillip Hammond1951-2006Funeral for Phillip Hammond Jones, 54, of Decatur was July 1. George Watson officiated. Burial wasat Tucker Cemetery in Chico.Jones died Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in Decatur.Born Aug. 31, 1951, in Selma, Ala., to Fletcher and Ruth (Hammond) Jones, he was a musician anda member of First Christian Church. He married Donna Meador Jones on Oct. 29, 1999, in San Saba.He is survived by his wife; his mother, Ruth Dawkins of Prattville, Ala.; sons Christopher and Phillip“Jay” Jones Jr., both of Saginaw; a stepson James Davidson of Bridgeport; a brother, Kenneth Jonesof Prattville, Ala.; and two grandchildren.Published Sunday, July 9, 2006Jones, Sandra June1958-2006Funeral for Sandra June Bowyer Jones, 47, of Weatherford will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, atMorris Memorial United Methodist Church in Chico. The Rev. Elaine Bussey will officiate, and theRev. Tom Merritt will assist. Burial will follow at Chico Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.Jones died Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in Wise County.Born Nov. 8, 1958, in Great Bend, Kan., to June Eckert and Eugene Bowyer, the family moved toChico in 1964. She attended Chico schools and graduated in 1977. She married Norman Jones onJune 3, 1977, in Chico.She was an expert with computers and an avid golfer who enjoyed the competition and theassociation with friends. She was a member of the Morris Memorial United Methodist Church in Chico

and the Runaway Bay Ladies Golf Association. She was a dispatcher for West Fork Tank Trucks.She is survived by her husband; a son, Aaron Jones and fiancé, Jessica, of Charlotte, S.C.; adaughter, Ashley Jones of Weatherford; her parents of Chico; brothers, Bill, Doug and wife, Bunny,and Steve Bowyer, all of Chico; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.Pallbearers will be Richard Perry, Kirby Elenburg, Rod Engleman, Deroy Bennett, Victor Monjarazand Scott Bowyer. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Runaway Bay Ladies GolfAssociation.Memorials may be made to Morris Memorial United Methodist Church in Chico or to the Susan G.Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.Published Thursday, August 24, 2006Journey, Hannah Rose2006Graveside service for Hannah Rose Journey, an infant, was to be at 3 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Boonesville Cemetery.Journey died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, in Fort Worth.She was born Sept. 13, 2006, in Decatur to Andrew Davis and Allison Journey.She is survived by her parents of Poolville; a brother, Cecil Rodriguez IIIof Poolville; grandparents, Charles and Becky Journey and Neil and DinaLackey, all of Poolville; and great-grandparents, Leroy and Rosemary Gaffordof Arlington.Published Thursday, September 21, 2006Joyner, Thaya Faye1919-2006Funeral for Thaya Faye Joyner, 86, of Rhome will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Hill TopAssembly of God in Boyd. The Revs. Tom Wilborn and Billy Fitch will officiate. Burial will follow atAzleland Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Christian-Hawkins FuneralHome Chapel in Boyd.Joyner died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, in Rhome.Born Dec. 7, 1919, in Whitt, Okla., she was a homemaker and a member of the North Side Assemblyof God in Fort Worth and Southwestern Ladies Auxiliary.She was preceded in death by two sisters, Wilma McClendon and Tommie Collins and her firsthusband, Vernon Hill.She is survived by her husband, Rev. Paul Joyner of Rhome; a son, Troy Hill and wife, Treva, ofBoyd; two granddaughters, Amy Hill and Kate Hill of Boyd; four step-daughters, Wanda Davis ofAustin, Carolyn Simmons and husband, Jerry, of Scroggins, Beth Cothran and husband, David, ofWaxahachie and Judy Craft and husband, Daniel, of Winnsboro; and 14 step-grandchildren and 20step-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Phil Horn, Kyle Collins, Dwayne Hill, Daniel Craft, Jerry Simmons and DavidCothran. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Clamon and Wilhelm Cothran.Published Thursday, November 9, 2006Judge, Erva Lee1930-2006Service for Erva Lee Judge, 75, of Aurora was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at RhomeAssembly of God Church. The Rev. Michael Stephenson and Jeanne Evans were to officiate. Burialwas to follow at Alvord Cemetery.Judge died Sunday, March 5, 2006, in Decatur.Born Dec. 23, 1930, in Newark, she was a homemaker and a member of the Rhome Assembly ofGod Church.She married Curtis Judge on Dec. 28, 1947. He preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 2000. She also

was preceded in death by a brother, W.A. Hyatt, and two sisters, Pauline Idell and Beatrice Hofacker.She is survived by a brother, Donald Hyatt of Aurora; two nieces, Ann Drake of Boyd and JeanneEvans of Rhome; and four nephews, James Idell, Marvin Idell, Ricky Hyatt and Roy Hofacker.Pallbearers were Ricky Hyatt, Chris Evans, James Idell, James Earl Idell, Kevin Idell and Don Hyatt.Published Sunday, March 5, 2006Kantosky, Johnnie M.1965-2006Funeral for Johnnie M. Kantosky, 40, of Fort Worth was May 8 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel.Burial was in Laurel Land Memorial Park.Kantosky died Thursday, May 4, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born May 22, 1965, Kantosky loved pets and children.She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Mary and Don Altgilbers of Boyd; father, WeldonMcCutchen of Crane; a son, Daniel Kantosky of Fort Worth; a daughter, Brandi Lee of Fort Worth;and an aunt.Published Thursday, May 11, 2006Keen, Mildred Mae1915-2006Service for Mildred Mae Keen Saunders, 90, of Decatur was April 19 at Coker Funeral Home. KevinMoore officiated. Burial followed at Hopewell Cemetery in Montague.Saunders died Sunday, April 16, 2006, in Decatur.Born Aug. 29, 1915, in Crafton to Benjamin Tucker Keen and Addie Harman, she was a homemaker.She married Olive “Marlow” Saunders on July 1, 1937, in Bowie. She was a member of Mount ZionBaptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband.Survivors include three sons, Gordon Saunders of Arlington, Ron Saunders of Bowie and MarvinSaunders of Decatur; two daughters, Kay Shanks of Fort Worth and Becky Harrison of Decatur; asister, Carrie Ruth Wall of Watauga; 13 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, April 30, 2006Kelley, Mildred Moody1912-2006Memorial service for Mildred Moody Kelley, 94, of Paradise was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, atthe First Baptist Church of Paradise. The Rev. Matt Edwards and the Rev. Robert Owensby were toofficiate. Burial was to follow at Paradise Cemetery.Kelley died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, in North Richland Hills.Born March 17, 1912, in Paradise to W.H. and Lou Coffee Moody, she was a devoted homemaker.She served alongside her husband Henry in school, church and civic activities in Paradise. She wasrecently recognized as the longest continuous member of the First Baptist Church of Paradise.She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Henry Kelley.She is survived by a son, Richard Kelley and wife, Patsy, of North Richland Hills; a daughter, MaryLou Urban and husband, Harvey, of North Richland Hills; grandchildren, Russell and Bryana Kelley,Kim and Olin Harrington, Lori and William Howard McDowell, and Kelli and Rich Bahner; great-grandchildren, Marshall, Zane, Chandler, Kaylie, Bella, Legacy, Raylen and Sterling; a brother-in-law,C.F. Kelley and wife, Edith, of Richland Hills; and several nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were to beRussell and Marshall Kelley, Olin and Zane Harrington, William Howard McDowell and Rich Bahner.Published Sunday, August 27, 2006Kempf, Tony Curtis1959-2006Funeral for Tony Curtis Kempf, 47, of Chico was July 12 at Meadowview Church of Christ inMesquite. Jerry Carroll officiated. Burial was at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Sunnyvale.

Kempf died Saturday, July 8, 2006, near Bridgeport.Born Jan. 20, 1959, in Garland, he was a mechanic.He was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Alford, and his father, Alton Kempf.He is survived by his wife, Loretta Kaye Kempf; a son, Donny Neal; a daughter, Stacie McMahon andhusband, Billy; his parents, John and Ozella Lipscomb; three brothers, Clyde Kempf, Darrell Kempfand Harold Kempf; three sisters, Cynthia Brooks, Patricia Mason and Bertie Beam; and fourgrandchildren, Billy McMahon III, Alyssa McMahon, Valerie Neal and Donny Neal Jr.Published Sunday, July 16, 2006King, Betty Catherine1928-2006Funeral for Betty Catherine King, 78, of Bridgeport was Nov. 28, 2006, in Fowler, Kan.Born June 27, 1928, in Fowler to Jess and Eva Mae Nuss, she married Paul King in 1948. Shemoved to Texas in 1990 and lived in Bridgeport for four years.She was preceded in death by her husband; three brothers, Harold and Don Nuss and RaymondPullam; and two children, Connie Joe and Darrel Gene.She is survived by a daughter, Janet King of Waterford, Conn.; a son, Bob King and his wife, Pam, ofSunset; eight grandchildren, Johnny King of Boyd, Paul King of Bridgeport, Larry Fleming of NewLondon, Conn., Jenny Fleming and Tim Fleming and his wife, Leslie, all of Fort Smith, Ark., Shellieand Mike Christensen of Cottondale, Starr and Brady Dill of Forestburg, and Billy Nowlin and his wife,Sherrie, of Pelican Bay; and seven great-grandchildren, Kodee, Jonathan, Austin, Kayden, Sarah,Destiny and Wanda.Pallbearers were from Fowler Christian Church. Honorary pallbearer was Max Williams.Published Sunday, December 3, 2006King, Paul Bradley1924-2006No funeral is scheduled for Paul Bradley King, 81, of Decatur.King died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, in Decatur.Born Aug. 12, 1924, in Farnsworth to John Otto and Berdie (Nichols) King, he was a machineoperator for the Rock Island Railroad for 18 years. He served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed workingcrossword puzzles. He married Betty Nuss on April 7, 1949, in Fowler, Kan.He was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Smith; and two children, Gene King and Connie King.He is survived by a son, Bob King and wife, Pam, of Sunset; a daughter, Janis King of Waterford,Conn.; two brothers, Harold King of Cutbank, Mont., and Calvin King of Alvord; five grandchildren,Billy Nowlin of Azle, Johnny King of Boyd, Paul King of Chico, Shelly Christensen of Paradise andStar Dill of Forestburg; and seven great-grandchildren, Sarah and Destiny King of Boyd, Kody andJ.B. Christensen of Paradise, Wanda Lynn King of Bridgeport and Austin and Kayden Dill ofForestburg.Published Sunday, August 6, 2006Kirk, LaVerne Denton1924-2006Memorial service for LaVerne Denton Kirk, 81, of Bridgeport will be Sunday, July 9, at 1:30 p.m. atHawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial will follow at Chico Cemetery. Dennis Reasoner willofficiate.Visitation was to be Saturday, July 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.Denton died Friday, July 7, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born Oct. 31, 1924, in Knox City to Thomas and Jessie Day Denton, she was a retired hotel officemanager and a Baptist.She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Denton.She is survived by a sister, Latrell Denton Hays of Bridgeport; a nephew, Dennis Reasoner of Lake

Bridgeport; and a niece, Shirley Sue Denton.Published Sunday, July 9, 2006Kirkwood, Carol ‘Elaine’1952-2006Memorial for Carol “Elaine” Kirkwood, 54, of Rhome was Friday, Dec. 15, at Coker Funeral Home inDecatur. Jack and Ouidga Meyers officiated.Kirkwood died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in Rhome.Born Oct. 6, 1952, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Oben Dale Bowen and Bonnyle Watts, she wasan attorney. She married Victor Kirkwood on March 29, 1991, in Richardson.She is survived by her husband of Rhome; two sons, Mark Edgar Hammons II and Kenneth DaleHammons of Garland; and a sister, Karen Morris of Sapulva, Okla.Published Sunday, December 17, 2006Kramer, Myrna1945-2006No service was scheduled for Myrna Kramer, 61, of Boyd. She was cremated.Kramer died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born March 4, 1945, in Kansas City, Kan., to LaRue Clayton and Mary Louise (McKinley) Shive, shewas a supervisor for Burlington Northern.She is survived by her husband, Martin Kramer of Boyd; two daughters, Melinda Hearrold ofValparaiso, Ind., and Julie Summers of Bascher, Kan.; three sons, Steven Hearrold and Robert LaneJr., both of Edwardsville, Kan., and Michael Kramer of Bascher; two sisters, Margaret Dunham ofVancouver, Wash., and Marilyn Ross of Overland Park, Kan.; and four granddaughters.Memorials may be made to the Wise County Domestic Violence Task Force, P.O. Box 569, Decatur,Texas 76234.Published Sunday, October 8, 2006Kramp, Mary Rose1917-2006Service for Mary Rose Kramp, 88, of Lincoln, Ill., mother of Marilyn Jordan of Boyd, was to be at 10a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, in Lincoln.Kramp died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, in Lincoln.Born Aug. 6, 1917, in Lincoln, she married F.H. (Bud) Kramp on Aug. 19, 1941. He preceded her indeath.She is survived by a son, Rick Kramp of Lincoln; her daughter of Boyd; two grandchildren, Jim Hicksof Arlington and Tammy McAfee of Springfield, Ill.; and two great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters.Memorials may be made to Raymond Jordan Boyd Public Library.Published Thursday, January 12, 2006Krogstad, Terry Grace1944-2006Graveside service for Terry Grace Krogstad, 61, of North Richland Hills will be Friday, Feb. 17, atOaklawn Cemetery. Gerald Peterman will officiate.Krogstad died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, in North Richland Hills.Born Feb. 16, 1944, in Decatur, she was an administrative assistant.She is survived by two sons, Robert Scott Williams and wife, Sherry, of Weatherford and WilliamHeath Krogstad and wife, Melissa, of Fort Worth; a daughter, Kristen Marie Early and husband,Shawn, of Florida; a brother, Tony Neighbors and wife, Carolyn, of Decatur; and one grandchild.Published Thursday, February 16, 2006Lacaze, Michael Anthony1958-2006

Funeral for Michael Anthony Lacaze Sr., 47, of Aurora will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4 atAurora Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Withers will officiate. Burial will follow at Aurora Cemetery.Visitation was to be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home.Lacaze died Monday, May 1, 2006, in Aurora.Born Dec. 12, 1958, in Fort Worth, to Albert and Ruth Lacaze, he was a network engineer for TexasHealth Resources. He married Trina Minnick on April 2, 1978, in Aurora.He is survived by his wife; a son, Michael Anthony Lacaze Jr. and wife, Faith, of Aurora; agranddaughter, Kylie Lacaze; his mother; a brother, Albert Lacaze Jr. and wife, Sandy, of Keller; anda sister, Elizabeth Tribble of Aurora.Pallbearers will be Albert Lacaze III, Christopher Lacaze, Ronnie Alcorn, Bill Hoffman, Glenn Croftand Frank Carroll.Published Thursday, May 4, 2006LaFountain, Margaret Chapmon1937-2006Service for Margaret Chapmon LaFountain, 69, of Springtown was June 5 at Annis Chapel BaptistChurch in Springtown. Burial followed at Annis Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Faye Mote officiated withassistance from the Rev. Don Smith.LaFountain died Thursday, June 1, 2006, in Azle.Born May 13, 1937, in Houston to Robert and Ella Campbell, she was a retired home health caregiver.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul J. Chapmon; her second husband, William B.LaFountain; a son, Paul Clint Chapmon; and a sister, Mary Turner.Survivors include two daughters, Paula Duncan of Fort Worth, and Brenda Harris and husband,Dennis, of Azle; a son, Clifton Chapmon of Springtown; a brother, Bob Campbell; three sisters, JessieRegan, Alice Causey, and Joyce Fajardo; 12 grandchildren, Amanda Waldron, Dakota Jeffers,Dwayne Simmons, Aaron Simmons, Amber Simmons, Dylan Stahl, Sharla Chapmon, ClintonChapmon, Mishay Chapmon, Hannah Chapmon, Heather Chapmon, and Cristina Chapmon; 10great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Dwayne Simmons, Dakota Jeffers, Aaron Simmons, Amber Simmons, Dylan Stahland Michael Swan Jr.Published Thursday, June 8, 2006LaMoure, Arnold Bruce1949-2006There will be no service for Arnold Bruce LaMoure, 56, of Paradise.LaMoure died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, in Paradise.Born Sept. 2, 1949, to Jesse and Jewell Patterson LaMoure in Long Beach, Calif., he was a veteranof the U.S. Army and served as a captain for the Naval Air Station-Joint Reserve Base FireDepartment in Fort Worth.LaMoure married Mendie Present on April 17, 1988, in Westminster, Calif.He is survived by his wife, Mendie LaMoure of Paradise; daughter Deja Sue LaMoure of California;and numerous cousins.Published Thursday, January 19, 2006Langham, Philip Ted1963-2006A memorial service for Philip Ted Langham, 42, of Springtown was to be Wednesday, June 21, atCoker Funeral Home in Decatur. Kenny Cates was to officiate.Langham died Friday, June 16, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born Oct. 28, 1963, in Dallas to Ed and Colleen Moore Langham, he was a mobile home salesman.He married Amy Diane Rodden on Nov. 12, 1993, in Decatur.

Survivors include his wife; his mother, Colleen Moore Langham Haddock of Springtown; and abrother, Leland Ray Langham of Aurora, S.D.Published Thursday, June 22, 2006Large, Billy Ray1926-2006Funeral for Billy Ray Large, 76, of Bowie will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at First Baptist Church ofBowie. The Rev. Mike Henson will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery.Large died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Bowie.Born Sept. 24, 1929, in Ravenna, to Othel Elmer and Vera Bell Large, he married Mae Large March28, 1991, in Bowie. He was a Methodist, a lifetime member of the Reddy McClellan VFW Post No.8789 and the Speake-Meyer American Legion Post No. 252. He also served in the Army Air Corpduring World War II.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ila Faye Large, and a son, Bobby John Large.He is survived by his wife; five daughters, Helen Fay Hughes of Fort Worth, Carolyn Rae Chastain ofQuinlan, Lana Sue Todd of Grand Prairie and Kathy Gail Ewing and LaVera Ann Wragg, both ofIrving; two sons, Billy Wayne Large and Benny Joe Large; at least 25 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a step-daughter, Tammy Price of Wylie; two step-sons, Daniel Reed and Brian Reed,both of Bowie; two step-grandchildren; a sister, Martha Sue Rattan of Bonham; three brothers,Charles Large of Bell and Douglas Wayne Large and William Large, both of Ector; two half-sisters,Ruth Lockaby of Irving and Valeta Abbott of Bonham and numerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, January 8, 2006Lassiter, Betty1939-2006Service for Betty Lassiter, 67, of Paradise was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006, at HawkinsFuneral Chapel. The Rev. Bill Blevins was to officiate. Burial was to be at Truce CommunityCemetery in Jacksboro.Lassiter died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in Paradise.Born July 18, 1939, in Jacksboro, she was a retired chef at Neiman Marcus. She was a member ofthe Hilltop Assembly of God Church.She was preceded in death by her father, Weldon R. Smith.She is survived by a son, Kevin Lassiter and wife, Robin, of Fort Worth; two daughters, TressaBlevins and husband, Bobby, of Weatherford and Angie Tucker and husband, Jim, of Paradise;mother, Arminta Smith of Bridgeport; a brother, Weldon D. Smith and wife, Janie, of Chico; a sister,Jewell Lewis and husband, Ken, of Mountain Home, Ark.; and nine grandchildren, Laura, Beverly,Elizabeth Joyce, Nathan, Jake, Eric, Jeff, Will and West.Published Sunday, July 30, 2006Lay, Anna Dale1940-2006Graveside service for Anna Dale Lay, 66, of Alvord will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 1, at AlvordCemetery. Kenny Cates will officiate. Visitation was to be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at CokerFuneral Home Chapel.Lay died Saturday, May 27, 2006, in Decatur.Born January 13, 1940, in Tennessee, she was a cook.She is survived by four sons, Albert and John Wise of Texas and Jimmy and Timmy Wise ofTennessee; three daughters, Kathy Sarten and Ann Patterson of Tennessee and Terry Guiles ofLouisiana; four sisters, Neice McLain, Patricia Meeks, Linda Williams and Betty, all of Tennessee;and 24 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, June 1, 2006

Lee, Ashley Sawntelle2001-2006Funeral for Ashley Shawntelle Lee, 5, of Bowie was Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Coker Funeral Home. DoyleWade officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.Lee died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, in Bowie.She was born Feb. 23, 2001, in Fort Worth to Clinton and Chasidy Workman Lee of Sunset.She is survived by her parents, Clinton and Chasidy Workman Lee of Sunset and Ralph "Buttons"and Linda Workman of Bowie; two sisters, Taylor and Shannon Lee of Sunset; a brother, Tyler Lee ofSunset; grandparents, Frankie Lee of Ponder, Theresa Lee of Utah and Ruth and Gary Carpenter ofPark Springs; great-grandparents, Annie Workman of Park Springs, Jim and Ruth Ezzel of LakeBridgeport, Helen Lee of Paradise and Evelyn Moore of Chico; and a special friend, Kerri Padack ofBowie.Published Thursday, November 23, 2006Leibowitz, Charlene Whirley1940-2006Funeral for Charlene Whirley Leibowitz, 65, of Bridgeport will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13, atCoker Funeral Home Chapel. Luke Oyler will officiate.Leibowitz died Monday, July 10, 2006, in Decatur.Born July 16, 1940, in Moriarty, N.M., to Charles and Lucy (Davis) Snowden, she was a licensedvocational nurse.She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Rand Forbes.She is survived by her husband, Jerry Leibowitz; two daughters, Sharon Romines Jackson ofBridgeport and Monda Jo Court of Destin, Fla.; two sons, Ted Tutor of Anderson and Warren MackWhirley of Nacogdoches; and seven grandchildren.Published Thursday, July 13, 2006LeLeon, Donna Marie Burrows1964-2006Service for Donna Marie Burrows DeLeon, 42, of Bridgeport was to be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8,at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Margarito Lara was to officiate. Burial was to be at ThomasCemetery.Burrows DeLeon died Wednesday, July 5, 2006, in Decatur.Born Feb. 2, 1964, in Tahlequah, Okla., to Donald McClane and Ruth Horah she was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her father; and a sister, Laisa Ann Burrows.She is survived by her husband, Santos DeLeon of Bridgeport; a son, Cerjio Guadalupe ofGuatemala; her mother of Bridgeport; a brother, Rollie Dean Burrows of Bridgeport; her father-in-lawand mother-in-law, Silvester and Maria DeLeon of Guatemala; and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were to be Jesus Delgado, Luiz Amador, Elijico Campos, Homer Lara, Roman DeLeonand Roger York.Published Sunday, July 9, 2006Leseman, Eric Justice2005Graveside service for Eric Justice Leseman, the newborn son of Ray Leseman and Katie Kemper ofParadise, was to be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Jackson-Krum Cemetery in Krum.Leseman was born and died on Dec. 30, 2005, in Decatur.He is survived by his parents; a brother, Zander Leseman; grandparents, Debra Kemper of Paradiseand Jeff and Gerry Blankenship of Alvarado; great-grandparents, Leroy and Barbara Kemper ofParadise, Geraldine and Eddie Buck of Austin and Eley May Leseman of Brenham; three uncles,Donovon Leach, Thomas Blankenship and Charles Leseman; and two aunts, Sarah Faughtenberry

and Deana Smith.Published Thursday, January 5, 2006Lewis, Janice Mills1944-2006Funeral for Janice Mills Lewis, 61, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Decatur, was Aug. 24 inBreckenridge.Lewis died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, in Fort Worth.She was born Oct. 18, 1944, in Breckenridge.She was preceded in death by her first husband, a son and a brother.She is survived by her husband, Boyd Lewis; four daughters, Staci Brown of Gatesville, StoriMehaffey of Argyle, Stormi Bell of Richardson and Angie Treu of Fort Worth; her mother, FannieGandy of Mineral Wells; two sisters, Verlene Willingham of Mineral Wells and Helen Means ofBreckenridge; one brother, Wayne Gandy of Abilene; and 11 grandchildren.Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 1515 S. Sylvania, Fort Worth, Texas 76111.Published Sunday, August 27, 2006Lewis, Terry Edwin1951-2006Graveside service for Terry Edwin Lewis, 54, of Paradise will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2006, atEast Bridgeport Cemetery. James Golaz will officiate.Lewis died April 27, 2006 in Decatur.Born June 21, 2006 in Decatur to Ray and Ruby Lewis, Terry Lewis worked for his family business,Lewis Water Well Drilling.Survivors include his wife, Susi Lewis; two daughters Stephanie Espinoza and husband, Rich, ofParadise, Terrae Liesen and husband, Frank, of Berlin; his father, Ray Lewis and wife, Lydia, ofParadise; two brothers, Larry Lewis and wife, Janet, of Flatwood, Roger Lewis and wife, Melinda, ofParadise; three sisters, Cindy Bradford and husband, Paul, of Louisiana, Pat Lewis of Paradise, AnitaGolaz and husband, James, of San Antonio; and four grandchildren, Parker, Luke, Landen andColby.Published Sunday, April 30, 2006Lincecum, Lila Mae1920-2006A graveside service for Lila Mae Lincecum, 85, of Runaway Bay was to be Wednesday, July 5, at 2p.m. at East Bridgeport Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Sessions was to officiate.Visitation was to be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.Lincecum died Sunday, July 3, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born Dec. 16, 1920, in Clyde, to George W. and Ida Lincecum Wheats, she was a homemaker and amember of the Assembly of God church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil E. Davis; and a daughter, Sherry Massey.She is survived by a daughter, Linda McCann and husband Ron of Runaway Bay; a son, HarveyBarnett Jr. and wife Jenny of Eustace; grandchildren, David, Bronson, Lynn, Jeff, Jason, Jody,Jennia, Roy, Aaron and Heather; 17 great-grandchildren and Meagan Lopez; and numerous niecesand nephews.Published Thursday, July 6, 2006Linden, Berniece Bishop1922-20006Graveside service for Berniece Bishop Linden, 84, of Denton and formerly of Decatur, was Tuesday,Dec. 5, at Oxford Water Cemetery. Michael Cullum officiated.Linden died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2006, in Denton.Born June 17, 1922, she was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, E.H. Bishop and Horace Linden, and a daughter,Janice McFarland.She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Strickland and her husband, Paul, of Denton; a son-in-law,Ron McFarland of Dallas; two grandchildren, Dee Wilson and her husband, Dave, and MichaelCullum and his wife, Carla, all of Denton; and seven great-grandchildren, Andrea, Ashley, Keleigh,Coleton, Carson, Jarod and Hannah.Published Thursday, December 7, 2006Lindsey, Joe Carruthers1931-2006Memorial service for Joe Carruthers (Sonny Joe) Lindsey, 74, of Lampasas was to be at 11 a.m.Saturday at the Willow Springs Golf Course in Haslet. Lindsey died Wednesdy, Nov. 8, 2006, at hishome in Lampasas.Lindsey founded the Willow Springs Golf Course in 1966 on the family farm in Haslet. He was agraduate of Northwest High School and East Texas State University and was a U. S. Army veteran.He was born Nov. 16, 1931, in San Angelo, to Joe and Hattie Lindsey. He was preceded in death byhis brother, Richard Lindsey.He married Betty Thomas in 1996 and they had lived in Lampasas since 1998 where he was arancher.Survivors include his wife of Lampasas; four children, Dacus Lindsey and wife Tonya, Eric Lindsey,Dawn Lindsey and Autumn Johnson and husband Jim; two stepdaughters, Kristin Yates andhusband, Dan and Melissa Billmyre and husband, Shane; and a sister, Melissa Stewart.The family requested memorials to be made to the American Heart Association.Published Sunday, November 12, 2006Lisby, Bernice1931-2006Service for Bernice Lisby, 74, of Boyd will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 at First Baptist Church inBoyd. Burial will follow at Boyd Cemetery. The Revs. Jimmy Arrington and Thural B. Reed willofficiate.Visitation was to be Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.Lisby died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, in Boyd.Born July 27, 1931, in Boyd to William and Georgia Smith, Lisby was a homemaker and a member ofthe Family Worship Center in Decatur.She married Hershell Lisby on April 7, 1950, in Boyd.Survivors are her husband; her son, Harold Lisby and wife, Dana of Boyd; her daughter, DebbieRichardson and husband, Mike, of Boyd; four grandchildren, Clay Lisby, Shasta Lisby, ChrisRichardson, and Stephanie Leidel; a great-grandchild, Camdyn Leidel; her brother, George Smith;and three sisters, Opal Goldman, Alice Simpson and Sharon Chapman.Published Sunday, February 5, 2006Long, Jennifer Susan1986-2006Funeral for Jennifer Susan Long, 19, of Chico was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at HawkinsFuneral Home chapel in Bridgeport. The Rev. Kenneth Wood was to officiate. Burial was to follow atChico Cemetery.Long died Friday, March 17, 2006, in Decatur.Born July 14, 1986, in Decatur to Blake and Elizabeth Long of Chico, she was a homemaker and a2004 graduate of Chico High School.She is survived by her parents; four brothers, Blake, Jeremiah, Andrew and Eric Long; two sisters,Patricia and Sarah Long; grandparents, Mary Price of Chico, and Billie and Frank Long ofWashington; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were to be her father, brothers, sisters and Jeremy Pierce.Published Thursday, March 23, 2006Long, Mary Lee1910-2006Funeral for Mary Lee Long, 96, of Alvord will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at First Baptist Church inAlvord. Bill Cleveland will officiate. Burial will follow at Alvord Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Coker Funeral Home.Long died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, in Decatur.Born Feb. 24, 1910, in Bellevue to Lee and Ola Martin, she was a member of First Baptist Church ofAlvord.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Kirkwood Long and a daughter, Jessie JeanLynch and husband, James Connard Lynch.She is survived by four grandchildren, Carolyn Halloway and husband, Max, Tommy Lynch and wife,Patsy, Sandy Parker and husband, Ricky, and Kelly Lynch and wife, Brenda, all of Alvord; 11 great-grandchildren, Jason Steph, Chris Steph, Ronnie, Shawn and Cody Parker, Brad Lynch, TeriHornsby, Leah, Jessie, Madison and Mason Lynch; and 12 great-great-grandchildren, Edward Steph,Jacob, Hannah and Jeremiah Steph, Thomas Lynch and Hudson Hornsby, Kyle, Carson, Kooper,Conner, Hayden and Sidney Parker.Published Sunday, October 29, 2006Long, Ottis1925-2006Graveside service for Ottis Long, 80, of Krum was Friday, Jan. 6, at Chico Cemetery. The Rev. JohnStout officiated.Long died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Denton.Born Sept. 2, 1925, in Chico, he was a retired rancher and employee of the City of Denton ParksDepartment. He was a member of Friendship Church in Denton.He is survived by his wife, Nell Long; three stepchildren, Benita Eberhart and husband, Jim ofCorinth, Pete Kelley and wife, Beth of Wiley and Daryl Kelley and wife, Michelle of Denton; a sister,Virginia Hunter; a sister-in-law, Marge Long Ellington; nine step-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, January 8, 2006Loucks, Emma Lee ‘Butch’1930-2006Funeral for Emma Lee “Butch” Loucks, 76, of Decatur was Nov. 28 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.Randy Wild and Luke Oyler officiated. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1.Loucks died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Decatur.Born Feb. 9, 1930, in Decatur, to Glenn W. Sr. and Marie Taylor Oates, she married Boyd VincentLoucks June 17, 1955, in Keeter. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Rose Marie Loucks; and a brother, MelvinOates.She is survived by a son, Vince Loucks and wife, Carol, of Decatur; two brothers, Junior and MarvinOates, both of Decatur; and two grandchildren, Michael and Phylisia Loucks of Decatur.Published Thursday, November 30, 2006Lowrey, Marie1913-2006Funeral for Marie Lowrey, 92, of Chico will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at Morris Memorial UnitedMethodist Church in Chico. The Rev. Elaine Bussey will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant GroveCemetery No. 3 in Chico.Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Lowrey died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, in Decatur.Born Oct. 11, 1913, in Horatio, Ark., to R.A. and Carrie Casey Knox, she was a homemaker and amember of Morris Memorial United Methodist Church. She married H.G. "Gose" Lowrey on June 8,1935, in Decatur.She was preceded in death by a son, Hubert Leon Lowrey, two brothers and three sisters.She is survived by a daughter, Jean McKeever and husband, LeeRoy, of Chico; a son, John Lowreyand wife, Vicki, of Grapevine; five grandchildren, Tony and Rick McKeever, Randy and MichaelLowrey and Delinda Buckner; and eight great-grandchildren, Patrick, Elizabeth, Stephanie, Curtis,Shelby, Logan, Matt and Megan.Pallbearers will be Tony, Rick, Patrick and Logan McKeever, Randy, Michael and Matt Lowrey, andRandall and Curtis Buckner.Published Sunday, August 27, 2006Luker, Clara ‘Clare’1908-2006A private service was held for Clara “Clare” Luker, 98, of Denton. Luker died Tuesday, May 30, 2006,in Denton.Born April 14, 1908, in Terrell, Luker moved to Decatur in 1941 when her husband, Phil Luker,became owner and publisher of The Wise County Messenger. Clara Luker taught both elementaryand high school in Decatur during the 1950s and ‘60s. She taught speech and English in high schooland was the director of DHS one-act plays, which won many awards.She was preceded in death by her husband in 1975.Survivors include a daughter, Janis Clifton; and a son, Phil Luker Jr.; three grandchildren, and onegreat-grandchild.Published Sunday, June 18, 2006Luttrell, David Martin1944-2006Graveside service for David Martin Luttrell, 61, of Fort Worth, was Monday at Sweetwater Cemetery.Todd Taliaferro officiated.Luttrell died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, in Fort Worth.He was born May 20, 1944, in Monahans.He is survived by his wife, Jody Luttrell of Decatur; a stepson, Jeff Norman and wife, Connie ofNewark, N.Y.; three daughters, Paula Thomas, Jackie Jarvis, Dannyta Starr and husband, Roy, all ofFort Worth; a stepdaughter, Melissa Gonzales and husband, Jessie; three brothers, Edward LeeClem of Bowie, James Roberts of Phoenix, and Everette Luttrell of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters,Elaine Scribner of Azle and Lillie Hunt of Decatur; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Published Sunday, January 29, 2006Lynch, Elsie1916-2006Graveside service for Elsie Lynch, 90, of Bridgeport was Friday, Aug. 25, at Restland Cemetery inDallas. The Rev. Michael McInerney officiated.Lynch died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born July 23, 1916, in Dallas to Luther and Ricey Mercer Jackson, she was a retired data processorfor Texas A&M University.She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Thompson and husband, Ronnie, and Rose Howell, all ofBridgeport; four grandchildren, DeWayne, Raymond, Ramona and Roberta; a brother, Jack Jacksonof Dallas; a sister, Sunny Coffey of Plainview; and numerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, August 27, 2006Lynch, Geneva Bostick1937-2006

Service for Geneva Bostick Lynch, 68, of Chickasha, Okla., was to be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July22, at the Bible Baptist Church in Chickasha. The Rev. Kim Hayes was to officiate. Interment will bein Fairlawn Cemetery.Lynch died Thursday, July 20, 2006, in Chickasha.Born Dec. 11, 1937, to James Harris Bostick and Georgia Mae Allenbaugh Bostick in Tabler, Okla.,she lived much of her life in the Chickasha area and graduated from Friend School. She worked inthe health care industry for many years as a medical assistant. She worked at Chickasha NursingHome, Shanoan Springs Nursing Home and Grady Memorial Hospital.She enjoyed cooking, sewing, country western music, spending time with her children andgrandchildren and, when she was healthier, traveling.She married James A. Lynch Sr. in August 1972.She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Edna Marrs and VirginiaRoseburg; and a daughter, Rhonda Suson-Chandler.She is survived by four sons, Dwight and wife, Nancy Suson, of Gatesville, James and wife, Sherry,Lynch of Chickasha and Eddie Lynch and Louis Lynch of Fort Worth; a brother, Frank Bostick ofGreenfield, Ind.; and nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.Published Sunday, July 23, 2006Mahaffey, Betty Pauline Putman1936-2006Funeral for Betty Pauline Putman Mahaffey, 70, of Saginaw will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, atMount Olivet Chapel. Graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Holder’s Chapel Cemetery in Cool.Mahaffey died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, in Saginaw.Born June 12, 1936, in Dickens County, to Dorothy and Sam Putman, she was a homemaker and amember of Jarvis Heights Church of Christ.She is survived by her husband, Olen Mahaffey; a daughter, Linda Gerrald and husband, Dennis, ofMineral Wells; a son, Rodney W. Mahaffey and wife, Patti, of Decatur; eight grandchildren, Chad andKyle Mahaffey, Stephen, Sheila and Ricky Gerrald, Michael, Mark and Meghanne Moreland; threegreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Coez Spurlock and Faye Smith and husband, Keevan; and twobrothers, Thomas “Buddy” Putman and wife, Frieda, and Billy Putman and wife, CC.Published Thursday, November 9, 2006Maldonado, Edward Ramiro1934-2006Funeral for Edward Ramiro Maldonado, 71, of Decatur was to be at 2:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at Coker Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur. Dennis Martin was toofficiate. Interment was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.Maldonado died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born Oct. 14, 1934, in El Paso, he was a graduate of Texas A&M Universityand the American Institute of Foreign Trade. He married Helen Caster on Oct.21, 1960, in Bryan. He was a member of the Decatur Church of Christ and theLions Club.He is survived by his wife of Decatur; two daughters, Laura Martin and ErikaHollingsworth, both of Decatur; brothers, Robert Maldonado of California,Frank Maldonado of Pleasant Grove, Joe Maldonado of Irving and CarolsMaldonado of Mabank; sisters, Martha Hamilton of Plano and Maggie Salazar ofCalifornia; and two grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be members of the North Texas Honor Guard.Published Thursday, September 21, 2006Mann, Beth Colene Green1926-2006

Funeral for Beth Colene Green Mann, 79, of Decatur was March 6 at First Baptist Church in Decatur.Jerry Miller officiated and was assisted by Tommy Shumate. Burial followed at Paradise Cemetery.Mann died Saturday, March 4, 2006, in Decatur.Born May 1, 1926, in Moran, to Fred Byron and Deber Bell Green, she was a homemaker and amember of the First Baptist Church in Decatur. She married Woodrow Lang Mann March 27, 1945, inFort Worth.She was preceded in death by her husband and a grandson, Cody Mann.She is survived by two sons, Terry Mann of Fort Worth and Mark Mann of Decatur; three daughters,Diane Price of Alvord and Janet Lewis and Karen Curry, both of Decatur; a brother, Byron D. Greenof Burleson; a sister, Peggy Crawford of Fort Worth; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Scott Mann, Jody Curry, Brady Mann, Alan Crawford, Brian Crawford, BarryCrawford and Byron Green Jr.Published Sunday, March 5, 2006Manning, Travis Carl1915-2006Funeral for Travis Carl Manning, 90, of Chico was Monday, Feb. 6, at the First Baptist Church inChico. The Rev. Adam Hughes officiated. Burial followed at Chico Cemetery.Manning died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born July 26, 1915, in Chico to Homer and Velma Berry Manning, he was a retired lease operator forPetro Lewis Oil Company. He married Bertha Patterson Dec. 22, 1935. He was a member of the FirstBaptist Church where he served as deacon for more than 50 years and a trustee for Chico ISD.He was preceded in death by his wife and a grandson, Tandy Manning.He is survived by his son, Kenneth Manning and wife, JoAnn, of Chico; a daughter, Linda ManningMiller and husband, J.K., of Decatur; a sister, Juanita Roberts of Chico; five grandchildren, Travis,Penny, Cathy, Mark and Robyn; nine great-grandchildren, Jason, Melissa, Meagan, Caitlyn, Madison,Travis, Mason, Bryson and Conner; and two great-great-grandchildren, Drew and Joey.Pallbearers were Lynn Mowery, Johnny Lowrance, Chuck Blanks, Jack Keller, G.A. Buckner andNobie Tucker.Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Research Foundation in care of First State Bank of Chico,Bertha Manning account.Published Thursday, February 9, 2006Mantooth, Odis Gene1954-2006Funeral for Odis Gene Mantooth, 51, of Springtown was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at White’sFuneral Home Chapel. Burial was to follow at Springtown Cemetery.Mantooth died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, in Springtown.Born Oct. 5, 1954, in Paducah to Troy and Mattie Ashley Mantooth, he retired from the TarrantCounty Sheriff’s Department. He was a member of Agnes Baptist Church and Parker CountySportsmans Club and enjoyed hunting and fishing.He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Mantooth; his mother of Springtown; two children, TerryMantooth and wife, Chastity of Roanoke and Crystal Chancellor and husband, Michael ofWeatherford; four grandchildren, Desirae, Kamrin and Paysie Mantooth and Jayden Chancellor; hismother-in-law, Carrie Walls; a sister-in-law, Sheila Espinoza and husband, Leo; two sisters, JanaHicks and husband, Keith and Mariena Dvorak and husband, Vic; a brother, David Mantooth andwife, Tina; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.The family requests donations be made to the Agnes Baptist Church.Published Sunday, January 8, 2006Martin, Clyde Virginia ‘Ginny’1901-2005

Memorial service for Clyde Virginia “Ginny” Martin, 104, of Reno, Nev., was Dec. 26 in Reno.Martin died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, in Reno.Born Aug. 13, 1901, in Texas to Jack and Iny Henson, she worked as a cook on ranches, a butcherand a caretaker.She was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Henson of Fort Worth; a son, John McGoodwin ofCarson City, Nev.; and a daughter, Sue Banks of Reno.She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Hansen and husband, Chuck; a son-in-law, Benny Banks; adaughter-in-law, Margaret McGoodwin; eight grandchildren, Pride Hansen and wife, Gail, DennisBanks and wife, Susan, and Darryl Banks, Pam Schneider and husband, Karl, Denise Banks, JohnnyMcGoodwin, Jeff McGoodwin and Jim McGoodwin and wife, Darlene; 11 great-grandchildren,Heather Hansen, Matthew and Christine Schneider, Garrett and Davis Banks, Jeremy McGuigan,Jason McGuigan and wife, Heather, Brittney Banks, Mylena McGoodwin, Laura Lee McGoodwinBeckerdite and husband, Rick, and Cody Beckerdite; and five great-great-grandchildren, JordanMcGuigan, Quentin McGuigan, Hunter, Roman and Cody Beckerdite.Published Sunday, January 1, 2006Martin, Effie Marie1927-2006Funeral for Effie Marie Martin, 79, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at ImmanuelBaptist Church. Louis Horton was to officiate. Burial was to follow at Pleasant Grove cemetery.Martin died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, in Decatur.Born Dec. 3, 1927, in Louisiana to Duncan Napolian Littlejohn and Nancy Augusta Moore, she was ahomemaker. She married Robert William Martin in Roby. She was a member of Immanuel BaptistChurch.She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Ewing Martin.She is survived by three daughters, Judith Penny and husband, Jimmy, of Newark, Pam Maricle andhusband, Ronnie, of Boyd and Joan Maricle and husband, Jerry, of Alvarado; three sons, BryanMartin and wife, Kattie, of Alvord, David Schulte and wife, Regina, of Ben Wheeler and Parris Martinof Iowa; a daughter-in-law, Bobbie Dean Martin of Haltom City; two sisters, Louise York of Leanderand Faye Bussing of Paulding, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, December 17, 2006Martinez, Florencio ‘Shorty’1969-2006Funeral for Florencio “Shorty” Martinez, 37, of Bridgeport will be Monday, Oct. 9, at Hawkins FuneralChapel in Bridgeport with the Rev. Allen Bates of Victory Family Church officiating. Burial will follow atthe Mexican Cemetery.Martinez died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, in Decatur.Born July 1, 1969, in Bridgeport, he was a lifetime resident of Bridgeport.He is survived by his mother, Francis Martinez of Bridgeport; brothers, Darrell Lopez and wife,Dreama, and Oscar Martinez and wife, Amanda, all of Bridgeport; and a sister, Yolanda Gachuzo ofBridgeport.Pallbearers will be Juan Rodriguez, Darren Sosa, Randy Smith, Paul Ramirez, Jeffery Silletti andJunior Leonard. Honorary pallbearers will be Sara, Lisa, Mary and Carmen.Published Sunday, October 8, 2006Mason, Jeanie Eva Milan1920-2006Memorial for Jeanie Eva Milan Mason, 85, of Fort Worth was April 25 in Greenwood Chapel in FortWorth. Burial followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery.Mason died Friday, April 21, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born July 5, 1920, to Joe and Anna Milan, she grew up on the North Side of Fort Worth and attended

St. Thomas Catholic Church. She was an officer and manager of Sokol Fort Worth for more than 35years and a sales representative of the Fraternal Insurance Group of SPJST, Lodge No. 154.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wilbur Mason Sr., a brother, Joe Milan, and asister, Mary Milan Renfro.She is survived by her children, Carol Sanders, James Wilbur “Jim” Mason Jr. and wife, Jackie,Evelyn McLaren, Billie Jo Allred and husband, Scott, of Azle, J.C. Mason, Patti Gage and husband,C.L., of Decatur and Sheri Humphreys and husband, Ken; 27 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren;three great-great-grandchildren; her siblings, Frankie Milan and wife, Martha, Rose Steinman, EmilMilan and his wife, Sally, Frances Mamula and husband, Emil, of South Bend, Ind., and Jerry Milanand wife, Henrietta; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.The family requests memorials be made to Sokol Fort Worth Athletic Center in care of SheriHumphreys, 4513 Vista Ridge Circle, Fort Worth, Texas 76179.Published Thursday, April 27, 2006Massey, Jimmie David ‘Jim’1937-2006Funeral for Jimmie David “Jim” Massey, 69, of Sunset was Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Hawkins FuneralChapel. The Rev. Matt Edwards officiated. Burial followed at Pleasant Hills Cemetery near Sunset.Massey died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, in Sunset.Born May 21, 1937, in Jonesboro, La., to James H. and Rosa Whitten Massey, he worked for GeneralMotors for 30 years until his retirement. He was a U.S. Army and Army National Guard veteran. Hewas a member of the Masonic Lodge for 36 years and he was a Southern Baptist. He married MaryAnn Drawdy on Feb. 6, 1960, in Lake Wales, Fla.He was preceded in death by his sister, Kaye Massey, three brothers, Truman, Johnny and MackMassey, and a son, James David Massey.He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Ann Massey; four daughters, Brenda VonHeuvel and herhusband, David, of Paradise, Cinda Draper and her husband, Lee, of Boyd, Diana Massey of Bedfordand Suzanne Massey of Azle; a son, James Curtis Massey and his wife, Chana, of Newark; 13grandchildren, Stephannie Flavin, Heather Buffington, Kristi Esquivel, Amie, Samatha and LesliDraper, Gavin and Gabbie VonHeuvel, Brian and Austin Massey, and Stacie, Erica and JonathonHudgins; 10 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Lonsford and Larry Massey.Pallbearers were Brandon and David Buffington, Joe Esquivel, Jeff Flavin, Terry Tarpley and JimmieMassey.A flag presentation was conducted by the Fort Hood Honor Guard.Published Thursday, November 16, 2006Matthews, Fred Lewis, Sr.1918-2006Funeral for Fred Lewis Matthews Sr., 87, of Anderson, Ind., will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 atNorth Anderson Church of God. Pastors Jim Lyons and Gerald Burnett will officiate. Burial will followat East Maplewood Cemetery.Matthews died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, in Anderson.Born Nov. 17, 1918, in Anderson, to Frederick and Myrtle M. (Vanderhoof) Matthews, he waspresident and CEO of Miller Huggins Inc. for 48 years until his retirement in 1985. He then served aschairman of the board.He was a member of North Anderson Church of God for more than 70 years, the Noon Optimist Club,the Fellowship Masonic Lodge No. 681, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, a past member of theWilson’s boys club and was active in and served as past president of the Anderson CommunitySchool board.He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Eads.He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dessie Evelyn (Fite) Matthews of Anderson; two daughters,Evelyn K. Perkins and husband, Jerry of Cullman, Ala., and Judy A. Matthews of Anderson and

Decatur; two sons, Fred L. Matthews Jr. of Anderson and Brent A. Anderson and wife, Jane ofFranklin, Ind.; one brother, Frank Matthews and wife, Doris of Anderson; a sister, Margie Weston ofAlexandria; six grandchildren, Teresa Schlosser and husband, Steve and Jerry L. Perkins and wife,Shannon, all of Cullman, Ala., John H. Rottner Jr. of Plainfield, Ind., J. Andrew Rottner and wife, Lisaof Decatur, and Drew Matthews and Noah Matthews, both of Franklin; great-grandchildren, Taylor,Hunter, Jayden and Landon Perkins, Cassandra and husband, James Samples of Fort Riley, Kan.,Matthew Schlosser of Cullman, Kelsey and Kolin Rottner of Camby, Ind., and Alisha and DylanRottner of Decatur; a great-great-grandson, Deacon Samples of Fort Riley, Kan.; and several niecesand nephews.The family requests memorials be made to North Anderson Church of God or to a charity of choice.Published Thursday, January 12, 2006Mattis, Lucy Raydean1924-2006Funeral for Lucy Raydean Mattis, 81, of Bridgeport was May 16 at Iowa Park Church of Christ. Burialfollowed at Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park.Mattis died Sunday, May 14, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born to Charles Alton and Blanche Moore Brown on Sept. 15, 1924, in Iowa Park, she graduatedfrom W.F. George High School in 1942 and then worked for Thompson Tool Company and the IowaPark Herald. She earned her bachelor of science degree in English from Midwestern University in1969 and then began teaching English and journalism at Iowa Park High School. She retired fromteaching in 1987 and moved to Bridgeport in 1995. She was a member of the Bridgeport Church ofChrist and was active in church life. She enjoyed singing, traveling, playing bridge, quilt-making andkeeping up with her grandchildren.She married William Carroll Mattis in 1958. He preceded her in death in 1965.She is survived by her son, Charles Mattis and his wife Mary Lee of Abilene; a daughter, KathrynNordman and her husband Joel of Bridgeport; a brother, David Brown of Sour Lake; fourgranddaughters, Marie, Laura and Robin Nordman of Bridgeport and Caroline Mattis of Abilene; anda grandson, Holton Mattis of Abilene.The family requests that memorials may be made to Boles Children’s Home or Abilene ChristianUniversity.Published Sunday, May 21, 2006McCabe, Hollie Ruth1955-2006Funeral for Hollie Ruth McCabe, 51, of Decatur was Thursday, Oct. 26, at Cornerstone BaptistChurch in Decatur. Burial was at Springtown Cemetery.McCabe died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, in Decatur.Born June 30, 1955, in Tulsa, Okla., to Gerald Lyle and Naomi Ruth (Lowry) Wood, she was amember of Cornerstone Baptist Church and worked in accounting.She is survived by her mother, Naomi Wood of Springtown; three daughters, Jennifer St. John andMelinda Stover of Decatur and Amy Sheppard of Archer City; two sons, Chris Stutt of New Mexicoand B.J. McCabe of Iowa Park; a sister, Penny Wheelis of Alvord; four brothers, Clayton Wood ofSpringtown, Gerald Wood Jr. of Perrin, Allen Wood of College Station and Johnny Henderson ofAlabama; and fourteen grandchildren.Published Thursday, November 2, 2006McCauley, Robert R. ‘Bobby’1953-2006Funeral for Robert R. “Bobby” McCauley, 53, of Boyd was to be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, atChristian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. The Rev. Jeff Tackett was to officiate. Burial was to followat Boyd Cemetery.

McCauley died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born Sept. 9, 1953, to Woody and Beverly Ann Younger McCauley in Warren, Ohio, he was a truckdriver. He married Rita Joy McCauley on Jan. 3, 1998, in Boyd. He served in the U.S. Army duringthe Vietnam War and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Decatur.He was preceded in death by his brother, Willard Clyde McCauley Jr. and his sister, Eunice Howell.He is survived by his wife; three sons, Robert McCauley of Newcastle, Larry McCauley and StevenEdwards and his wife, Crystal, all of Boyd; two daughters, Terra Johnson and her husband, Shawn, ofAlvarado and Jennifer Edwards of Boyd; his father of Ohio; 12 grandchildren; brothers, RodgerMcCauley of Reno and Kennith Earl McCauley of Paradise; sisters, Denise Tucker and her husband,Bobbie, of Alvord, Georgia Alica, Sharon Nichols and Carol Foster, all of Ohio, Reba Horton and KimBrady, both of Boyd; several nieces and nephews; his father in-law, Kennith McCauley of Graham;and a mother-in-law Helen Petty of Boyd.Pallbearers were to be Keith Simmons, James Shepperd, Larry McCauley, Steven Edwards, WillieKing, Lee Sager, Steven Brady, Jerry Cooper Jr. and Kennith McCauley.Published Thursday, November 2, 2006McComis, Ray1930-2006Funeral for Ray McComis, 75, of Bridgeport was Jan. 5 at the First United Methodist Church inBridgeport. The Rev. Mike Miller officiated. Burial followed at the East Bridgeport Cemetery.McComis died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born May 10, 1930, in Stirrat, W. Va., to Okie and Gladys McComis he was a coal miner and a retiredsupervisor for McComis Oilfield Services. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church anda member of the Roughnecks Club.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy McComis and Bill McComis.He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jean McComis; four sons, Kenneth McComis and wife,Debbie, of Wichita Falls, and Keith McComis and wife, Carolyn, David McComis and wife, Brenda,and Randy McComis and wife, Shelley, all of Bridgeport; eight grandchildren, Michael, Brandon andJared McComis, Stephanie McElroy, and Whitney, Katie, Kristen and Alyssa McComis; five great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Aiden, Junner, Mason and Tyler; a brother, Ed McComis; and two sisters,Pauline McComis and Madeline Skeens.Pallbearers were Randy Kleam, Ken Kilpatrick, Dennis Reasoner, Butch Laxon, Jimmy Meyers andTommy Brown.The family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport buildingfund or to Compass Hospice.Published Sunday, January 8, 2006McDaniel, Larkin1956-2006Service for Larkin McDaniel, 50, of Bowie was April 3 at White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. TheRev. Kenneth Woods offciated. Burial followed at Jim Ned Cemetery in Runaway Bay.McDaniel died Saturday, April 1, 2006, in Bowie.Born Jan. 15, 1956, in Olney to Reaford and Edith McDaniel, he was raised in Crafton, where he liveduntil 1989 when he moved to Bowie with James and Louise Throckmorton. He was a member ofCrafton Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, playing baseball, and singing along with country music.He was a Dallas Cowboys fan.Survivors include his four brothers, Wayne McDaniel of Chico, Winford McDaniel and wife, Greta, ofChico, Harold McDaniel and wife, Joyce, of Crafton, Corky McDaniel and wife, Jo, of Bridgeport; fivesisters, Marie Cox and husband, Cecil, Louise Throckmorton and husband, James, of Bowie, LoisHunter and husband, Roy, Joann Parker and husband Dewayne of Chico, Joyce Matthews andhusband, Jimmy, of Balm Springs; two aunts and numerous nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, April 9, 2006

McDonald, Geary Dale1948-2006Memorial for Geary Dale McDonald, 58, of Decatur was to be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at HawkinsFuneral Chapel in Bridgeport. Chet Taylor was to officiate. Burial was to follow at East BridgeportCemetery.McDonald died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born Sept. 24, 1948, in Fort Worth, he was a retired cattle truck driver and a member of DecaturAvenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth.He was preceded in death by a sister, Belinda Kaye Cherry, and by his father, Don McDonald.He is survived by two sons, Geary Don McDonald of Boyd and Christopher Dale McDonald of FortWorth; a daughter, Dania Jara and her husband, Ken, of Saginaw; a grandson, Kelby Wayne Jara ofSaginaw; his mother, Lorene Stanford of Fort Worth; two brothers, Ronnie McDonald and RustyMcDonald and his wife, Angela, all of Fort Worth; two sisters, Rhonda Wilson and her husband, Don,of Fort Worth and Lisa Shifflett and her husband, Matt, of Graham; and several nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, October 29, 2006McGilvray, Onace Villa1910-2006Funeral for Onace Villa McGilvray, 95, of Boyd was to be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at MountOlivet Chapel. Burial was to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.McGilvray died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born Dec. 5, 1910, in Little Rock, Ark., she was a homemaker and a member of the Boyd Church ofChrist. She was a former member of the Keller Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; a son, Fred Sterling McGilvray; and brothers andsisters.She is survived by a son, James McGilvray and wife, Pat, of Bridgeport; a daughter, Lavonne Whiteand husband, John, of Watauga; a sister, Irene McIntyre; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie McGilvray;grandchildren, James McGilvray and wife, Kim, Annette Davidson and husband, Tony, JesseMcGilvray and wife, Karla, Clay McGilvray and wife, Diane, Cheri Walker and husband, Norm, JudyHartt and husband, Danny, David McGilvray and wife, Sandy, Fred S. McGilvray and wife, Karen, JeffMcGilvray and wife, Sheri, and Angie Hayes and husband, Darrell; and 23 great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, September 28, 2006McKelvain, Betty June1937-2006Funeral for Betty June McKelvain, 69, of Alvord will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at the First BaptistChurch of Alvord. Marty LaRue and Bill Cleveland will officiate. Burial will follow at Alvord Cemetery.Visitation was to be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at Coker Funeral Home in Decatur.McKelvain died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, in Decatur.Born Oct. 5, 1937, in Decatur to Baxter K. Thomas and Mozelle F. Walker, she was a cook in theschool cafeteria. She married Charley Earl Russell McKelvain on Nov. 18, 1957, in Decatur.She is survived by her husband, Charley McKelvain, of Alvord; sons, Randy McKelvain and his wife,Debra, of Alvord and Russell and Roya McKelvain of Forney; a sister, Wanda Sellers and herhusband, Jimmy, of Springtown; brothers, Jerrell Thomas and his wife, Debra, Ronnie Thomas andhis wife, Sandra, Tommy and Terry Thomas, and Danny Thomas and his wife, Thearesa, all ofSpringtown; and grandchildren, John Cody McKelvain of Bridgeport and Casey and Kelsi McKelvain,both of Alvord.Published Sunday, November 26, 2006McKinney, Betty Greathouse Dunning1925-2006Funeral for Betty Greathouse Dunning McKinney, 81, of Decatur was Dec. 29 at the First Baptist

Church in Alvord. The Rev. Don Sutton officiated. Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery.McKinney died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, in Decatur.Born May 16, 1925, in Amarillo to Emmons and Mamie Greathouse, she was a retired real estateagent. She operated the Roanoke Cafe, sold farm and ranch property, and co-owned the GourmetTaco Restaurant in Denton. She was a lifelong Republican and a former member of the Wise CountyBoard of Realtors. She was a Baptist and married Jim McKinney May 20, 1989.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chesley Vallon “Check” Dunning; and a grandson,Parish Dunning.She is survived by her husband; a son, Vallon Dunning and wife, Ann, of Decatur; two daughters,Darlene Sutton and husband, Don, of Bremerton, Wash., and Marian Wagner and husband, Tim, ofJustin; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous otherrelatives.Published Sunday, December 31, 2006McKinnon, J.M.1931-2006Funeral for J.M. McKinnon, 74, of Bowie was to be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Heritage FamilyFuneral Home Chapel in Bowie. David Hall was to officiate. Burial was to follow at Fairview Cemeteryin Rhome.Visitation was to be after 10 a.m. Wednesday at Heritage Family Funeral Home in Bowie.McKinnon died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, in Bowie.He was born Dec. 11, 1931, in Rhome to James Monroe McKinnon Sr. and Mary ElizabethCarpenter.He is survived by a number of cousins, including Jo Beth Ross and her husband, Rusty, of Granbury;and by his guardians, Chris and Sue McDowell of Bowie.Published Thursday, November 30, 2006McMahon, Steven1973-2006Funeral for Steven McMahon, 33, of Wichita Falls was Tuesday, Nov. 14, Our Lady GuadalupeCatholic Church in Wichita Falls with Deacon Anastacio Perez officiating. Burial was in CrestviewMemorial Park.McMahon died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, in Wichita Falls.McMahon was born on July 11, 1973, to Billy McMahon and Louise (Bussey) Akin in Wichita Falls. Hemarried Araceli “Sally” Muniz on Nov. 17, 1993, in Wichita Falls. He was a graduate of Wichita FallsHigh School and a 2001 graduate of Midwestern State University with a bachelor of science degree inengineering. He worked as a process engineer at Howmet.McMahon loved fishing and his work.He was preceded in death by his father.McMahon is survived by his wife; two sons, Steven, Jr. and Brandon; one daughter, Mariah, all ofWichita Falls; his mother, Louise Akin of Wichita Falls; his stepfather, James Perkins of Bridgeport;four brothers, Billy McMahon of Bowie, James Perkins of Bridgeport, Jody Perkins of Wichita Falls,and Jeff McMahon of Hutchinson, Kan.; four sisters, Mindy McMahon of Hutchinson, Jamie Perkins,Shirley Willis and Debora Claney, all of Dallas; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Felipe andManuela Muniz; his stepfather, Al Akin; two stepmothers, Rose McMahon and Larch Perkins; andnumerous nieces and nephews.Published Thursday, November 16, 2006Merrick, Gerald ‘Jerry’1942-2006Funeral for Gerald “Jerry” Merrick, 64, of Decatur was July 21 at the Nalley-Pickle and WelchRosewood Chapel in Big Spring. The Rev. Jimmy Withers officiated. Burial followed at Trinity

Memorial Park.Merrick died Monday, July 17, 2006, in Decatur.Born May 8, 1942, in Big Spring to Robert Abner and Mamie Lee Brown Merrick, he served in theU.S. Army for 12 years and worked in highway construction.He is survived by his parents of Ackerland; a fiancé, Brenda Ferguson of Boyd; a daughter, LeAnnMcNutt of Plainview; a son, Bryan Merrick of Plainview; sisters, Joyce Turner of Ropesville, JulieMerrick of Lubbock and Jo Nell Rowlett of Bedford; brothers, Jimmy Merrick of Amarillo, John Merrickof Ackerland, Jackie Merrick of Mesquite and Jake Merrick of Hinton, Okla.; and two grandchildren.Published Sunday, July 23, 2006Messick, Douglas Keith1929-2006Graveside service for Douglas Keith Messick, 77, of Paradise was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26,at French Cemetery in Effie, La. The Rev. Tony Inkle was to officiate.Messick died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, in Paradise.Born April 20, 1929, in Effie, La., to Joseph and Erdie Clark Messick, he was a retired AmericanAirlines crew chief of fleet services and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the First BaptistChurch of Alvord and the Chico VFW.He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Heather Messick and Ben Thompson, and a brother,J.M. Messick.He is survived by a daughter, Debra Thomasson and husband, Larry, of Wiley; sons, Jery Thompsonand wife, Kathi, of California, Bruce Messick and wife, Sue, of Paradise and James Messick and wife,Melissa, of Chico; a brother, Ronny Messick; a sister, Sharon Messick; 12 grandchildren and 20great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, August 27, 2006Migues, Jay P.1924-2006Memorial service for Jay P. Migues, 82, of North Richland Hills was Friday, July 21, 2006, in Hurst.Migues died Saturday, July 15, 2006.Born March 17, 1924, in Jeanerette, La., he was a pilot-in-command with the U.S. Navy, serving inthe Aleutians during World War II. He was a petroleum engineer with UOP Des Plaines, Ill. Hemarried Reba Nell Berry on May 13, 1945, in Corpus Christi.He is survived by his wife; children, Sharon Jay Baca and husband, Michael, of Plano, Kem Kienastand fiance, John Trebisky, of Addison, Steven P. Migues of Azle, Alvin J. Migues of Fort Worth,Loraine C. Harrison and husband, Greg, of Decatur, and Janine E. Migues and fiance, Stanley R.Higgs, of Sanger; a sister, Inez Cecilia Norman of Houston; grandchildren, Laura A. Hughes, Jaye C.Wells, Rachel M. Baca, Maryam A. Houson, Megan Lee Hamilton, Lindsay Renee Migues, ChristianM. Harrison, Hunter Z. Bishop, Phillip J. Bishop, James Scott Harrison and Brett Patrick Harrison; anda great-grandchild, Austin Jay Wells.Memorials may be sent to the University of Texas at Dallas/Callier Center for CommunicationsDisorders, Pediatric Aural Habilitation Richardson, Texas 75080, or to the Salvation Army AdultRehabilitation Center, P.O. Box 7779, Fort Worth, Texas 76118.Published Sunday, July 30, 2006Miller, Virginia Arizona1915-2006Graveside service for Virginia Arizona Miller, 90, of Bowie was Sunday, Dec. 17, at Sunset Cemetery.Buddy Ward officiated.Miller died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, in Bowie.Born Dec. 28, 1915, in Electra to J.W. and Annie (Cato) Jones, she worked as a dietician at BowieMemorial Hospital for 15 years and was a homemaker. She married Arvil Miller on Jan. 12, 1935, in

Sunset. She enjoyed baking, cooking, quilting, canning and gardening. She was a member of theFirst Baptist Church of Sunset.She was preceded in death by her husband; a granddaughter, Stacie Jones; four sisters and onebrother.She is survived by four children, Jerry T. Miller of Decatur, A.C. Miller and wife, Lily, of Sunset, CarrolMiller of Nocona, and Joan Elizabeth Jones and husband, Sonny, of Cushing, Okla.; 10grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and two brothers, John P.Jones of Elk City, Okla., and Arnold Ray Jones and wife, Shirley, of Oklahoma City, Okla.Published Thursday, December 21, 2006Mills, Alexis Rayne Yelton2005-2006Graveside service for Alexis Rayne Yelton Mills, 2 months, of Decatur, was to be 1 p.m. Wednesday,Jan. 25, at Boonsville Cemetery.Yelton died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, in Decatur.She was born Nov. 18, 2005, in Decatur to Douglas Dewayne Mills Jr. and Nikki Yelton.She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lena Yelton.She is survived by her parents; her brother, Dakota Yelton Mills of Bridgeport; grandparents Lee andJoyce Duvall of Alvord, Doug and Marie Mills of Bridgeport, and Charles Yelton of Amarillo; and hergreat-grandparents, Vernon and Lucille Chaffin of Poolville, and Ed and Mildred Duvall of Fort Worth.Published Thursday, January 26, 2006Moody, Charles Scott1934-2006Graveside service for Charles Scott Moody, 72, of Wizard Wells was Sunday, Aug. 6, at Jim NedCemetery in Runaway Bay. The Rev. Melvin Clay officiated.Moody died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, in Jacksboro.Born March 4, 1934, in Marlow, Okla., to Coren and Josie McDaniel Moody, he was a retired oil fielddriller.He was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Lynn and Coren Dale Moody; a daughter, MaryKatherine Moody; a grandson, Keith Hodge; four brothers, O.C., Arlin, Louis and William Moody; andthree sisters Blodwen Foster, Etta Poland and Ann Bergman.He is survived by three sons, Gordon, David and Gary Moody; five daughters, Melinda Lackey,Sandra Sherer, Ruth Ann Rice, Cindy Smith and Margaret Sparks; three sisters Ruth Hartin, LoisHearn and Dorris Belote; 24 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Len Hood, Sid Hood, Clifford Kuntz, Filmore Horton, James Idell and TommyVanHoose.Published Thursday, August 10, 2006Mooneyham, LaTonya Maria1969-2006Funeral for LaTonya Maria Mooneyham, 36, of Bridgeport was July 18, at the First United MethodistChurch in Sunset. Burial was in the Montague County Cemetery. The Rev. Glenn Waldon officiated.Mooneyham died Sunday, July 16, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born Dec. 17, 1969, in Ft. Benning, Ga., to Earl Davis Willard and Jo Ruth Morehead Willard,Mooneyham was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sunset.Survivors include her husband, Stanley Mooneyham of Bridgeport; her father, Earl Davis Willard ofAlvord; a son, Jonathan Charles Mooneyham of Bowie; a daughter, Destiny Melissa HopeMooneyham of Bridgeport; three sisters, Joella Willett of Nocona, Teresa Maitinez of Cardwell, andAngela Willett of Alvord; and numerous nieces and nephews.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to an account for her children at First State Bank of

Chico.Published Thursday, July 20, 2006Moore, Eugene ‘Gene’1945-2006Memorial service for Eugene “Gene” Moore, 61, of Bridgeport will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, atHawkins Funeral Chapel. Dr. Loury Nero will officiate.Moore died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, in Jacksboro.Born May 2, 1945, in Baker County, Fla., to Alonzo and Jewel Moats Moore, he was a truck driver forHaliburton and a member of Joplin Baptist Church. He married Alicia Helmes on Jan. 9, 1965, inLakeland, Fla.He is survived by his wife; two sons, Robert A. Moore and Andrew J. Moore, both of Bridgeport; agranddaughter, Halee Dennet; his mother, Jewel Moore of New Port Richie, Fla.; a brother, Jerry W.Moore and wife, Charollete of Bushnell, Fla.; and two sisters, Martha Mangus and husband, Harry, ofAlma, Ga. and Millie Snidle of New Port Richey.Published Thursday, November 16, 2006Moore, George C., Jr.1943-2006Graveside service for George C. Moore Jr., 62, of Belton and formerly of Bridgeport will be at 11 a.m.Thursday, May 18 at North Belton Cemetery. The Rev. Darren Walker will officiate.Moore died Sunday, May 14, 2006, in Belton.Born Aug. 10, 1943, in Silsbee, to George C. Moore Sr. and Mary Virginia Collier Moore, he marriedPatricia Ann Ivey on Aug. 23, 1964. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church ofBridgeport and Belton and was a retired parole officer. He was a former police chief for Bridgeportand Runaway Bay.He is survived by his wife; two sons, George C. Moore III and wife, Michele, of Belton and DavidMoore and wife, Melissa, of Jacksboro; a brother, Jon Marc Moore of Austin; and five grandchildren,Clara and G. Clark Moore IV of Belton and Emma, Libby and Gracie Moore of Jacksboro.Published Thursday, May 18, 2006Moorman, Louis Lawrence ‘Larry’1921-2006Memorial service for Louis Lawrence “Larry” Moorman, 85, of Aurora will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.5, at the First United Methodist Church of Boyd. The Revs. Bob Turk and Steve Richardson willofficiate.Moorman died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born July 5, 1921, in Dormont, Pa., to Louis and Mary Lee Moorman, he was a Carnegie MellonInstitute graduate who served in the U.S. Navy on the USS New Jersey during World War II. He wasin charge of the engine room on the ship. He was in the mutual fund business, serving first as awholesaler, and then as a retired senior executive vice president for Integrated Resources Inc. inCalifornia. He was a member of FUMC-Boyd, serving as treasurer for many years.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Harriett Moorman of Aurora; a son, James Moorman and wifeDonna of Plantation, Fla.; three daughters, Dr. Beth Post and husband Robert of Davis, Calif.,Barbara Harris of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Merry Lee Henderson; two brothers, Jim Moorman ofWashington, D.C., and Buck Moorman of Blaine, Ky.; a sister, Barbara Boatwright and husband,Maynard, of Des Moines, Iowa; and nine grandchildren.Published Sunday, December 3, 2006Morris, Marvin1946-2006Memorial service for Marvin Morris, 59, of Whitney, husband of Debbi Morris of Decatur, was to beSaturday, Jan. 14, in Whitney.

Morris died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, in Whitney.Born Nov. 14, 1946, in Waco to Willie and Dorothy Morris, he was a truck driver. He married DebbiFord in September, 1986.He is survived by his wife; his sons, Marvin Lee Morris Jr. of Austin, David Ford of Decatur, and JohnFord of Waco; his brother, Jimmy Morris of Houston; his sister Karen Burch and husband Mike ofWhitney; one grandson of Austin; and three nieces.Published Sunday, January 22, 2006Mosier, Yvonne Seveda Johnson1920-2006Funeral for Yvonne Seveda Johnson Mosier, 85, of Alvord was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16,at Heritage Family Funeral Home Chapel in Bowie. Interment was to follow at Alvord Cemetery.Mosier died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, in Bowie.Born Oct. 31, 1920, in New Harp to Clarence Horton Johnson and Surepta Eaton Lynch Johnson, sheattended the Alvord Church of Christ.She is survived by a son, Louis Elvin Mosier and wife, Tracy; and a grandchild, Lana Elaine Mosier.Published Thursday, August 17, 2006Mullins, Virginia Flodeen Drennan1934-2006Funeral for Virginia Flodeen Mullins, 71, of Fort Worth was Jan. 20 at Bridgewood Church of Christ inArlington. Bob Milligan and Ed McGeachy officiated. Burial followed in Greenwood Memorial Park.She was the sister of Yvonne Pewitt of Bridgeport.Mullins died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Arlington.Born Oct. 14, 1934, in Parker County to Grady Olin and Florence Drennan, Mullins was a retiredteacher. She earned a bachelor of science degree in education from Texas Christian University and amaster of education degree in reading from the University of North Texas. She taught a Bible classfor more than 30 years and taught in the Fort Worth ISD at Carroll Peak Elementary school andEdward J. Briscoe Elementary school for 34 years.She was preceded in death by her brother, William Coy Drennan of Springtown.She is survived by her husband, J.W. Mullins; her daughters, Karen Mullins and husband, Rick, ofArlington, and Kay Adamson and husband, Joe, of Denton; her grandchildren, Jonathan and MindyMullins of Arlington, and Philip, Keaton, and Kinsey Adamson of Denton; her sisters, Darlene Morganof Springtown, and Yvonne Pewitt and her husband Jimmy, of Bridgeport; a brother, Varnell Drennanand wife, Lois, of Burleson; and three aunts, a niece and a cousin.Pallbearers were Dave Morgan, Terry Drennan, Clayton Gill, Clinton Gill, Ryan Morgan, Bobby Clark,Mike Pewitt, John Mullins and Gib Meyer.Honorary pallbearers were Blake Sickles, Johnny Hurst, Curtis Daniel, Charles McBride, Jim Riddleand Vic Mestan.Published Sunday, January 22, 2006Murphy, Bertie Dean Gilliland1934-2006Funeral for Bertie Dean Gilliland Murphy, 72, of Bridgeport will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, atHawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. The Revs. Johnny Irish and Mike Miller will officiate. Visitationwill be Saturday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.Murphy died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, in Decatur.Born July 5, 1934, in Wise County to Paul and Vaudean Thomas Gilliland, she was a homemaker.She was a lifetime resident of Wise County, a member of the First United Methodist Church inBridgeport and a Sunday School teacher. She was a talented musician who enjoyed singing andplaying the piano. She was a member of the Denton Community Choir. She also loved to paint andhad several poems published in “The World of Poetry.”

She is survived by two daughters, Kieron Diffenderfer and husband, Paul, and Carol Martin andhusband, Mark, all of Bridgeport; two sons, Ritchard Murphy and wife, Tammy, of Bridgeport and PaulMurphy and wife, Shelly, of Arlington; grandchildren, Laura Janese, Shiloh Shannon, JenniferDulaney, Stephanie Murphy, Shea, Brie and Chase Martin, and Jory and Reese Murphy; threesisters, Paula Thornhill, Sarah Rich and Jerry Foreman; two brothers, Joe and Gaylord Gilliland; andher children’s father, Ralph Murphy.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.Published Thursday, October 5, 2006Nall, Rosie M.1935-2006Graveside service for Rosie M. Nall, 70, of Saginaw was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, atParadise Cemetery. The Rev. Jim Hummell was to officiate.Nall died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, in Saginaw.Born Dec. 16, 1935, in Rhome, she was a retired line server for Furr’s Cafeteria. She married LeoNall on Jan. 23, 1953, in Paradise and was a member of the Church of God.She was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Lee Nall; a sister, Lorene Lubker; and two brothers, Boband Dub McCraw.She is survived by her husband; a son, Donnie Lee Nall of Arlington; two daughters, Diane Nall andSharon Gayle Muller, both of Saginaw; a sister, Darlene Starnes; two grandchildren, Lisa Wilburn andBobby Wilburn; and four great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, February 16, 2006Neely, Ann Cantrell1936-2006Memorial service for Ann Cantrell Neely, 69, of Decatur was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, atChapel Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Denton.Neely died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at her home in Decatur.Born in Amarillo on Dec. 14, 1936, Neely grew up in Denton and attended college at North TexasState University. She worked for Ryon’s Western Store, Cutter Bills and Resistol Hats.She is survived by two daughters, Jay Calloway and Jennifer Payne; two sisters, Jean Garrett andPaula Cantrell; and two granddaughters, Nikki and Samantha.The family requests that a donation be made to a charity of choice.Published Sunday, February 26, 2006Newsome, Charles Preston1936-2006Funeral for Charles Preston Newsome, 69, of Paradise was May 16 in Bridgeport. The Rev. JohnConway officiated. Burial followed at Cottondale Cemetery.Newsome died Thursday, May 11, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born Sept. 23, 1936, in Texarkana to Preston and Frances Newsome, he was a retired aircraftassembler for LTV and worked in the firewood business for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S.Air force, a Baptist, and married Carol Brannon Feb. 21, 1955, in Texarkana, Ark.He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Newsome; a granddaughter, Brandi Wood; a great-grandson, Kyler Noe; and a sister, Maritha Burton.He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Shana Noe and husband, Ricky, of Springtown, andCharlotte Newsome and Shelly Howard and husband, Alton, all of Cottondale; four grandchildren,Shawn Noe, Chad Noe, Sasha Noe and Dason Howard; two great-grandchildren, Kaden and KylieNoe; a sister, Lawana Reeve of Arlington; and several nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Rick Noe, Shawn Noe, Chad Noe, John Wheeler, Alton Howard, Kevin Smith, GaryBussell and Dason Howard. Honorary pallbearers were Nix Newsome, Joe Bob Pierce and Wren

Dillard.Published Thursday, May 18, 2006Newton, Mildred1917-2006Service for Mildred Newton, 88, of Bridgeport was March 14 at the First Baptist Church in Bridgeport.The Rev. Gary Demmitt and Dr. David Burrows officiated. Burial followed in East BridgeportCemetery.Newton died Sunday, March 12, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born Nov. 12, 1917, in Hill County to William H. and Fannie Plunkett Blackburn, Newton was a retiredlibrarian for Bridgeport Middle School and a member of First Baptist Church of Bridgeport. Shemarried Edward Newton Jr. on March 19, 1938, in Hill County.She was preceded in death by her husband, six brothers and five sisters.Survivors include three sons, Louis Newton and wife, Matilda, John Newton and wife, Vita, andThomas Newton and wife, Janie, all of Bridgeport; eight grandchildren, Brian Newton and wife, Terri,Sarah Burcham and husband, Clay, Tiffaney Wiliford and husband, Mike, Joe Newton, Kim Raby andhusband, Paul, Lee Newton, Andrew Thomas, and Amy Thomas; 12 great-grandchildren Ryan,Dyllan, Tyler, Emilee, Allie, Keeli, Jamie, Anna, Jonathan, Harley, Lilly and Joshua; and numerousnieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Brian Newton, Joe Newton, Lee Newton, Paul Raby, Clay Burcham and MikeWiliford.Published Thursday, March 16, 2006Nivens, Anna Beth Swaim1914-2006Funeral for Anna Beth Swaim Nivens, 91, of Fort Worth was March 21 at the First Baptist Church ofAlvord. Burial followed at Alvord Cemetery.Nivens died Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Fort Worth.She was born Sept. 14, 1914, to W.E. and Maggie Swaim in Alvord.She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Nivens; and an infant son, Larry Wayne.She is survived by three sons, David Nivens and wife, Sue, of Fort Worth, Jerry Nivens and wife,Montez, of Prairie Point, and Michael Nivens and wife, Donna, of Alvord; four grandchildren, PhillipNivens, Phyllis Zinn, Clint Nivens and Catherine Nivens; three great-grandchildren, Ryan Culberson,Lanie Nivens and Audra Nivens; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.Pallbearers were Phillip Nivens, Clint Nivens, Wayne Nivens, Rick Parker, Jim Nivens, Ronny Zinn,Bruce Nivens and Larry Nivens. Honorary pallbearers were Kerry Clower, Don Wellen, DavidGoodwin and Steve Jones.Published Thursday, March 23, 2006North, Margaret Lee1918-2006Funeral for Margaret Lee North, 88, of Decatur was March 21 at Corinth Baptist Church. Jeff Tackettand Johnny Scheuermann officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.North died Saturday, March 18, 2006, in Arlington.Born Feb. 22, 1918, in Lewisville, to Sam Cornelius and Callie Elizabeth Patterson, she was ahomemaker. She made her home in Decatur for 66 years before moving to Arlington in May 2005 tolive with her daughter, Sandra. She married Roy Paschal North on June 17, 1939, in Decatur andwas the oldest surviving charter member of the Corinth Baptist Church.She is survived by two sons, Michael North and wife, Beverly, of Decatur and John North and wife,Sandra, of Slidell; two daughters, Carolyn Fowler of Azle and Sandra Scheuermann and husband,Johnny, of Arlington; a brother, S.C. Patterson and wife, Vonne, of Dallas; a sister, Nora Blase ofDecatur; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were John Roy North, Adam North, Ben Scheuermann, Johnny Scheuermann Jr., BartMosley and Corbett Jennings. Honorary pallbearers were Mark North, Andy North and MichaelBradshaw.Published Thursday, March 23, 2006Norton, Kyle Lloyd1968-2006Funeral for Kyle Lloyd Norton, 38, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at HawkinsFuneral Chapel. Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. The Rev. Gary Demmitt was toofficiate.He died Wednesday, May 10, 2006, in Decatur.Born Jan. 8, 1968 in Dallas to Chuck and Carol Norton, he was a heavy equipment operator.Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Clint Lee Norton and Rusty Lane Norton and wife, Randi,all of Decatur; a sister, Amber Lyn Wood and husband, Tony, of Hutto; grandparents Lloyd andThelma Norton of Decatur; and three nephews and a niece.Pallbearers were to be Tony Jackson, Jimmy Warden, Keith Dawson, Chase Lasiter, Barry Chapman,Justin Wood, Josh Wood and Will Gage.Published Sunday, May 14, 2006O’Dell, Jean Caraway1927-2006Funeral for Jean Caraway O’Dell, 78, of Bridgeport was Sept. 11 in Bridgeport. Ray Cook and TexMonk officiated. Burial followed at Thomas Cemetery.O’Dell died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born Oct. 19, 1927, in Electra to Willie E. (Pete) and Kate Warren Caraway, she was a homemakerwho married Melvin Eugene “Boykin” O’Dell on Sept. 19, 1943. She was a member of the CarpenterStreet Church of Christ and enjoyed making quilts for her family. She was an expert trapper and agreat gunshooter.She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Kathy Norwood; a granddaughter, TinaMalloy; and a brother, Earl Caraway.She is survived by six daughters, Carolyn Brooks and husband, David, Jo McDaniel and husband,Corky, and Toni Matney and husband, Clyde, all of Bridgeport, Audrey Thompson and husband, Don,of Lequire, Okla., Charolet Kinsey and husband, Ron, of Buffalo Springs, and Sherry O’Dell ofHealdton, Okla.; sisters, Helen Russell and Wanda Snow, both of Grapevine; a brother, JohnCaraway and wife, Mary, of Bowie; a sister-in-law, Sue Caraway of Bridgeport; a son-in-law, TommieNorwood of Gainesville; and 25 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and four great-greatgrandchildren.Pallbearers were David Brooks, Billy Wiley, Michael Kinsey, Melvin Castleberry, Coy McIlroy and LeifPayton. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry York, David and Thomas Kinsey, Robert and EugeneGober, Tommie Norwood and Jody and Chad McDaniel.Published Thursday, September 14, 2006O’Neal, John Earl1921-2006Service for John Earl O’Neal, 84, of Hurst was to be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Shady Oaks BaptistChurch in Hurst. Darrel Totten was to officiate. Burial was to be in Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery inColleyville.O’Neal died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, in Irving.Born Dec. 31, 1921, in Justin to James Earl and Florence O’Neal of Decatur, he joined the Army AirCorps in October 1942 and piloted B-25s from Palawan in the Philippines with the 42ndBombardment Group of the 13th Air Force in World War II. In 1951, he was recalled to active duty inthe Air Force, serving another 20 years, and he traveled the world and flew the B-36, WB-50 and the

C-124 during his career. He was stationed at bases in Texas, Maine, Hawaii, Philippines, SouthCarolina, Georgia, Oklahoma and California. He retired from the Air Force as a major in 1971 andsettled in Hurst. He taught special needs students at Wayside Middle School from 1972 until hisretirement from teaching in 1985. He was a member of Shady Oaks Baptist Church in Hurst.He was preceded in death by his wife, Melba Pearl O’Neal, and a son, Michael E. O’Neal.He is survived by two sons, Dennis L. O’Neal and Patrick D. O’Neal; a daughter, Stephanie R.O’Neal; two brothers, Eugene O’Neal and Billy O’Neal; two sisters, Lucille Starnes and Ann Lloyd;and four grandchildren, Justin E. O’Neal, Stephen W. O’Neal, Sean M. O’Neal and J. Michael O’Neal.Published Sunday, November 5, 2006Oaks, Mildred Willis1929-2006Graveside service for Mildred Willis Oaks, 77, of Pocasset, Okla., and formerly of Alvord, was May30, in Minco, Okla. Burial was in Hazel Dell Cemetery.She died Friday, May 26, 2006, in Chickasha.Born March 20, 1929, in Columbia County, Ark., she was a Baptist who was a member of Hazel DellBaptist Church in Minco. She had a beauty salon in Alvord for many years. She and her family movedto Alvord from Arkansas in 1956 with other families that had been transferred with Cities Services Co.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Willis, in 1979, and a brother.She is survived by her husband, Dwayne Oaks of Pocasset; a daughter, Gail Northcutt and husbandBruce of Sunset; a son, Jackie Willis and wife Sheila of Weatherford; a sister, Alice Coleman ofShreveport, La.; five grandchildren, Denece Slade and husband Jeff of Alvord, Teddy Northcutt andwife Dawn of Alvord, Kathie Stephens of Jacksboro, Amanda Willis of Weatherford and Joey Willisand wife Erica of Houston Lake, Mo.; and 12 great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, June 15, 2006Ogle, Eldridge E.1927-2006Graveside service for Eldridge E. Ogle, 78, of Chico will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at ScrougyCemetery near Sunset. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home inBridgeport.Ogle died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born Aug. 3, 1927, in Weatherford, to Alvie H. and Carrie Dugan Ogle, he was a retired plumber andpipefitter. He was a member of the Appaloosa Horse Club and the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters LocalNo. 389.He was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Sowder.He is survived by three daughters, Cynthia Worthen and husband, John, of Houston, Diann Isaacsand husband, Howard, of Thornberry, and Kaylean Ashley and husband, Donnie, of Chico; fivegrandchildren, Chris, Cara, John, Ricki and Kayla; a brother, A.H. Ogle Jr.; and a sister, ShirleyIvonne Faulkner.Honorary pallbearers are Chris Isaacs, Nathan Apple, John E. Worthen, Tony Ward and ChrisCollins.Published Sunday, February 26, 2006Pankey, John H.1925-2006Service for John H. Pankey, 80, of Jacksboro was Jan. 9 at Memorial Christian Church in Jacksboro.Eugene Weldon and Tom W. Neal officiated. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro.Pankey died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, in Weatherford.Born Dec. 24, 1925, in Vineyard to William Harley and Mary Jane (Sutton) Pankey, he was a memberof Memorial Christian Church and owner-operator of Pankey Propane. He also was a member of JackCounty Sheriff’s Posse, Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Propane Gas Association and,

for many years, the Jack County Volunteer Fire Department.He married Joan Sewell Pankey on July 15, 1948. She preceded him in death on March 29, 1990. Hemarried Joellen Risley on Feb. 1, 1991.He was preceded in death by four siblings, Arvil Sartain, Cleora Anderson, Hazel Steves and HughLawrence Pankey.He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mary Ann McDaniel and husband, Carlin, of Hemphill; a son,Harold Gene Pankey and wife, Debra, of Jacksboro; two sisters, Nadine Tucker and Joyce Watson ofJacksboro; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four step-children, Terry Mathis and husband,William; Connie Wood; Stephen Wood and wife, Monica, and Jody Wood and wife, Cathy; eight step-grandchildren; and one step-great-granddaughter.Memorials may be made to Memorial Christian Church or Jack County Volunteer Fire Department.Published Thursday, January 12, 2006Pearson, Gilbert C., II1954-2006Graveside service for Gilbert C. Pearson II, 51, of Rhome will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, atDallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.Pearson died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born Nov. 12, 1954, in Johnson City, Tenn., he was a Web site designer.He is survived by his wife, Suzette Pearson; two children, Kristen Bartlett and R.J. Pearson; hismother, Shirley Pearson; his father, the Rev. Gilbert C. Pearson; two brothers, Troy and MarcPearson; and a sister, Rene Pearson.Published Thursday, November 9, 2006Peek, Dortha1924-2006Funeral for Dortha Peek, 81, of Chico was Monday, Feb. 6 at Morris Memorial United MethodistChurch in Chico. The Rev. Johnny Irish officiated. Burial followed at Chico Cemetery.Peek died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, in Plano.Born Aug. 24, 1924, in Oilton, Okla., to William and Mannie Thompson Klinglesmith, she was retiredfrom the Wise County Sheriff’s Department. She married Charlie Peek on April 23, 1949, in Sapulpa,Okla. She was a longtime member of the Morris Memorial United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Debra Peek; three brothers, Jay, Noah andBud Klinglesmith; and two sisters, Zelma Carter and Betty Klinglesmith.She is survived by two daughters, Patty Sloan and husband, Joe, of New Orleans, La., and LaDonnaPeek of Frisco; two sons, Fred Peek of Decatur and Jerry Peek and wife, Dodie, of Midland; sevengrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Published Thursday, February 9, 2006Peel, Danny Joe1952-2006Graveside service for Danny Joe Peel, 53, of Paradise was Aug. 15 at Cottondale Cemetery.He died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Paradise.Peel was born Sept. 21, 1952, in Fort Worth to Loyd and Thelma Read Peel.He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Sue Cannon; and step-father, Dick Wilson.He is survived by his mother, Thelma Wilson; his father, L.D. Peel; a son, Danny Peel Jr. of Arlington;two daughters, Jennifer Peel of Tyler and Stephanie Peel of Lyndale; a sister, Kay Vaughan andhusband, Rick, of Brentwood, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Hunter and Daniele of Abilene; severalnieces and nephews; and a special friend, Mercedes Rodriguez.Published Thursday, August 17, 2006Perry, Cynthia Frances1938-2006

No services are scheduled for Cynthia Frances Perry, 68, of Perrin.Perry died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, in Plano.Born June 23, 1938, in Massachusetts, she was a real estate broker. She was a member of theJehovah’s Witnessed congregation in Mineral Wells.She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Francis and Blanche Bent.She is survived by two daughters, Charlene Stinnett and her husband, Bobby, of Perrin and MaryFrances Perry of San Diego, Calif.; two sons, David Perry and his wife, Rita, of Yuma, Ariz., andAlexander Perry and his wife, Judith, of Stanton, Calif.; six grandchildren; and her ex-husband, JamesEdward Perry.Published Thursday, November 9, 2006Petty, Mary Deanna Nolan1937-2006Graveside service for Mary Deanna Nolan Petty, 69, of Chico will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 atBoyd Cemetery. Dr. Barbara Sowell will officiate. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday atHawkins Funeral Home.Petty died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, in Chico.Born Jan. 7, 1937, in San Diego, Calif., to Harry and Bertie Foster Nolan, she married T.J. Petty July26, 1973, in Newark. She and her husband sponsored many people in Alcoholics Anonymous in WiseCounty and throughout North Texas over the years. Untrained as an artist, she took up painting at theage of 65.She was preceded in death by three brothers, Bob, Michael and Raymond Nolan.She is survived by her husband; two sons, Michael Nolan Petty of Chico and Jeffrey Allen Petty andwife, Sheira of Mansfield; two daughters, Linda Petty and Melissa Kaye Lamb and husband, Troy, allof Bridgeport; and eight grandchildren, Misty, Jason, Jessica, Ashley, Nathan, Reid, Stormi andMegan.Published Thursday, January 19, 2006Peysen, Margaret1915-2006Funeral for Margaret Elizabeth (Brumbelow) Peysen, 91, of Decatur was to be Saturday, Aug. 12, at 2p.m. at Coker Funeral Home Chapel. James Arrington was to officiate, assisted by Lee Roy Jackson.Burial was to follow at Hopewell Cemetery.Peysen died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, in Decatur.Born Feb. 13, 1915, in Blue Grove to Jess and Mary Brumbelow, she married Willie John PaysenApril 28, 1934, in Wichita Falls. He preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 2006.She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Lewis Brumbelow and John DavidBrumbelow.She is survived by one daughter, Willie Mae Peel of Decatur; four grandchildren, Sherry Spinks andhusband, Richard, of Decatur, Terry Peel of North Richland Hills; Michael Peel and wife, Tawana, ofTyler and Connie Rye and husband, Terry, of Bridgeport; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;11 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Vieths of Scotland and numerous nieces andnephews.Pallbearers were to be Jason Peel, Jeremy Peel, Ray Peel, Jonathan Rye, Michael Vess andBrandon McCarthey. Honorary pallbearers were to be Calvin Woolaver, Gordon Lovell, Curtis Smith,Stanley Kemp, Kenny Bryan and Leslie Hale.Published Sunday, August 13, 2006Peysen, Willie John ‘Bill’1911-2006Service for Willie John “Bill” Peysen, 94, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, atCoker Funeral Home Chapel. James Arrington and LeeRoy Jackson were to officiate. Burial was to

follow at Hopewell Cemetery.Peysen died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, in Decatur.Born Nov. 23, 1911, in Groom, he was a self-employed carpenter.He was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters.He is survived by his wife, Margaret; a daughter, Willie Mae Peel of Decatur; grandchildren, Sherryand Richard Spinks of Mullin, Terry Peel of Fort Worth, Mike and Tawana Peel of Tyler and Connieand Terry Rye of Bridgeport; two sisters, Maggie Miller of College Station and Aggie Workman ofIllinois; and four grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be Jeremy Peel, Jason Peel, Ray Peel, Michael Vess, Jonathon Rye and LeslieHale. Honorary pallbearers were Gordon Lovell, Calvin Woolaver, Curtis Smith and Kenny Bryan.Published Thursday, January 19, 2006Peyton, Billy George1934-2006Funeral for Billy George Peyton, 71, of Bridgeport was Monday, Oct. 16, at Hawkins Funeral Chapelin Bridgeport. The Rev. Bill Cleveland officiated. Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery.Peyton died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, in Decatur.Born Nov. 13, 1934, in Alvord to John Henry and Willie Claborn Peyton, he was a retired districttechnician for Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a memberof the First United Methodist Church of Paradise and the Decatur Eighters Square Dance Club. Hemarried Betty Chester on May 17, 1957, in Picton.He was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Guenn Peyton.He is survived by his wife of Bridgeport; a daughter, Teresa M. Lindsey and her husband, Billy, ofBridgeport; three sons, John Lee Peyton and his wife, Sharon, of Bridgeport, Bradley George Peytonand his wife, Debra, of Chico and Richard Allen Peyton and his wife, Janice, of Paradise; threebrothers, Wayne, Roy and Paul Peyton; three sisters, Donna Nickerson, Linda Sue Worley andMargie Peyton; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Pallbearers were Kenny and Doug Hudson, John Foster, Joe Stout, Chris Baker and Hughlen White.Honorary pallbearers were members of the Decatur Eighters.Published Thursday, October 19, 2006Pine, Mary Ruth1916-2006Memorial service for Mary Ruth Pine, 89, of Decatur is Sunday, Feb. 12, at Coker Funeral HomeChapel. Tommy Brumett and Johnny Irish will officiate.Pine died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, in Decatur.Born Nov. 11, 1916, in Decatur to Barney and Mary MeCaskey, Pine was a homemaker.Survivors are her two brothers, Art MeCaskey of Dallas, and Ray MeCaskey of Panhandle; and hersister, Joy Caraway of Decatur.Published Sunday, February 12, 2006Pinion, Mary Lou1927-2006Graveside service for Mary Lou Pinion, 78, of Decatur will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 14, at WillowPoint Cemetery. The Rev. Ken Cates will officiate.Pinion died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in Bridgeport.Born Aug. 29, 1927, to F.E. and Johnnie Worthington in Jacksboro, she was a retired laboratorytechnician. She was a member of the Boonsville Women’s Club and a lifetime member of theBridgeport Riding Club.She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Roy Pinion; her brothers, Gene and DelanoWorthington; and a sister, Loretta Easley.She is survived by a sister, Sue Gregg of Justin; a granddaughter, Christie Rhine and husband Bret

of Decatur; a grandson, Roy Justin “Bubba” Pitts; and seven great-grandchildren, Bogie, Clayton,Shani, Hannah, Colby, Trevor and Justin.Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Riley, L.C. Morrow, E.T. Massey, Shine Leach, Wesley Cantrelland B.D. Workman.Published Thursday, July 13, 2006Pippin, Duane W.1946-2006Graveside services for Duane W. Pippin, 59, of Denton were June 12 at Roselawn Memorial Park inDenton. Wayne Blankenship officiated.Pippin died Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Frisco.Born Dec. 1, 1946, in Denton to Myrtis Pippin and Roxie Massey Pippin, he was owner-operator forAggregate Haulers. He graduated from Denton High School in 1965 and served in the U.S. Armyduring the Vietnam War. He married Angie Anderson on May 29, 1987, in Las Vegas.He is survived by his wife, Angie Pippin; two daughters, Shannon Quintero and Paige Pippin ofDenton; two sons, Shane Pippin of Granbury and Cody Pippin of Denton, a sister, Ann Willingham ofOklahoma City; and three grandchildren.Published Thursday, June 15, 2006Pond, Johnny Ray1945-2006Memorial service for Johnny Ray Pond, 60, of Boyd was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, atChristian-Hawkins Chapel in Boyd. The Masons of Boyd Chapter 479 were to officiate.Pond died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, in Boyd.Born Sept. 7, 1945, in Fort Worth to Clayton and May Owens Pond, he was a retired machinist forJSP Manufacturing. He served in the Army and was a member of the Boyd Masonic Lodge andShriners-Scottish Rite. He enjoyed woodworking.Survivors include his wife, Sandie Pond, of Boyd; three sons, Robert Lowe of Dallas, Bobbye Pond ofFairfield, Calif. and Kevin Pond of Edwards, Calif.; daughter, Cherie Prestidge and husband, Scott, ofHaslet; two brothers, Jimmy and Jerry Pond of Fort Worth; five grandchildren, Justin Holleman,Garrett Prestidge Ashley, Amanda and Emily Lowe.Published Sunday, April 16, 2006Potter, James Donald1944-2006Service for James Donald Potter, 61, of Decatur was Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Corinth Baptist Church.Jeff Tackett and Tommy Gant officiated. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.Potter died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, in Plano.Born Nov. 20, 1944, in Decatur, he was a retired Teamsters business agent. He served in the U.S.Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a member of the Vietnam Motorcycle Club and a memberof Corinth Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his father, James Lee Potter, and brother, Douglas Ronald Potter.He is survived by his wife, Linda Fay Stanford Potter of Decatur; his mother, Lucille Potter of Decatur;a son, James Marvin Potter of Albuquerque, N.M.; three brothers, Marvin Earl “Pete” Potter and wife,Carol, of Dickinson, Richard Lee Potter and wife, Janet, of Decatur and Randall Glen Potter and wife,Marie, of Decatur; a sister, Patsy Joye Hall and husband, Tom, of Decatur; and two grandchildren,Jimmy Aaron Potter of Rhome and Kalli Jo Baker of Rhome.Pallbearers were Richard Potter Sr., Randall Potter Sr., Tom Hall, Randall Potter Jr., Richard PotterJr. and Jack Watson. Honorary pallbearers were Pete Potter, Marvin Potter, Jackie Potter andJeremy Potter.Published Thursday, January 19, 2006

Prescott, Naomi Ruth Cartwright1925-2006Service for Naomi Ruth Cartwright Prescott, 81, of Decatur will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 3, at FirstUnited Methodist Church in Decatur. The Revs. Johnny Irish and Rusty Hedges will officiate. Burialwill be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Coker Funeral Home.Prescott died Thursday, June 29, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born Feb. 8, 1925, to Lee and Bessie (Ray) Cartwright, she retired after 39 years of service with theAgricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. She was a 1942 graduate of Decatur HighSchool.She was preceded in death by one sister, Mozelle Renshaw, and two brothers, C.A. and RobertCartwright.She is survived by a son, Gary and wife Patti Prescott of Decatur; two daughters, Carol and husbandEric Middleton and Susan and husband Max Spencer, all of Arlington; seven grandchildren, Staci andLance Prescott, Allison and husband Justin Gilmore, Mark and Andrea Spencer and Chris, Chaseand Alyssa Middleton.Published Sunday, July 2, 2006Presley, Ruby B.1919-2005Funeral for Ruby B. Presley, 86, of San Diego, Calif., was Dec. 18, 2005. Burial was at GreenwoodMemorial Park in San Diego.Presley died Dec. 15, 2005, in San Diego.She was born May 7, 1919, in Decatur to Charles and Ellen Woolaver Brock.Presley was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Bland Presley; a son, Larry Fred Presley; and asister, Lona Pearl Hale.She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Jean Miller of Anacortes, Wash.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren of California; a brother, C.L. Brock of Decatur; two nieces, Willa Mae Dawson ofDecatur and Leona Tyler of Fort Worth; and a nephew.Published Thursday, January 12, 2006Priddy, Harold Raymond1915-2006Graveside services for Harold Raymond Priddy, 90, of Decatur will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, atRestland Memorial Park in Dallas.Priddy died Thursday, July 13, 2006.Born Aug. 19, 1915, in Tioga, he was an assistant to and worked for Gene Autry.He is survived by his brothers, H.T. Priddy of Fort Worth and Bobby E. Priddy of Virginia and a sister,Elizabeth Foshee of Houston.Published Sunday, July 16, 2006Provan, Lois Elizabeth1920-2006Memorial service for Lois Elizabeth Provan, 86, of North Richland Hills was Tuesday, June 6, atCoker Funeral Home Chapel.Provan died Thursday, June 1, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born May 24, 1920, in Omaha, Neb., to L.F. and Lula Miner Eck, she had several jobs, but her mostrewarding was as a cake decorator.She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis D. Provan, in 1976.She is survived by her son, Eugene, and his wife, Cheryl, of North Richland Hills; four grandchildren,Chris Provan of Orlando, Fla., Susan Provan of Tampa, Fla., Matthew Provan of Minot, N.D., andMichelle Hughes of Ayden, N.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Thomas and Katie Provan of Orlando,

Fla.Published Sunday, June 11, 2006Puckett, Myrtle Marie1940-2006Funeral for Myrtle Marie Puckett, 66, of Chico was March 6 at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev.Kern Choate officiated. Burial followed at Jim Ned Cemetery.Puckett died Friday, March 4, 2006, in Fort Worth.Born Feb. 23, 1940, in Muskogee, Okla., to Woodrow and Birdie Lee Maddux, she was a homemakerand a member of The Shepherd’s House in Chico. She married Richard F. Puckett June 2, 1956, inDecatur.She is survived by her husband; five sons, David Puckett and wife, Margaret, of Cleburne, DannyPuckett of Pittsburg, and Darrell Puckett and wife, Anita, Dewayne Puckett and Douglas Puckett andwife, Wilma, all of Chico; a daughter, Donna Walton and husband, Ricky, of Crafton; a brother, GlenMaddux; and two sisters, Linda Byers and Mary Price.Pallbearers were David Puckett, Darrell Puckett, Dewayne Puckett, Danny Puckett, Douglas Puckettand Thomas Ferguson.Published Sunday, March 5, 2006Pylant, W.C.1916-2006Memorial for W.C. Pylant, 90, of Alvord was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the First BaptistChurch of Alvord. The Rev. Bill Cleveland was to officiate.Pylant died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, in Decatur.Born July 31, 1916, to Henry and Susan Pylant, he was a farmer and supervisor for Preston Dairies.He married Nelle Lee Collins on Jan. 26, 1945, in Cleburne.He was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Pylant.He is survived by his wife, Nelle Pylant, of Alvord; two daughters, Leah Bounds of Fort Worth andKaren Manke of Ocean Park, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, December 17, 2006No names that start with Q