Wise County Messenger Obituaries2009

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The following obituaries are in alphabetical order by last name.Haak, Joan Helen1946-2009Published Thursday, September 24, 2009No service is planned for Joan Helen Haak, 61, of Decatur.Haak died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, in Decatur. She was born March 29, 1946, inChicago to William Eugene and Helen Marie (Alcumbrac) Haak. She is survived by familyand friends.

Hachtel, Yvonne Hunt1921-2009Published Thursday, June 18, 2009Graveside service for Yvonne Hunt Hachtel, 87, of Bowie, formerly of Decatur, was June16 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with David Hall officiating.Hachtel died Friday, June 12, 2009, in Bowie. Born Dec. 31, 1921, in Frederick, Okla., toThurman and Jewell (Todd) Hunt, she graduated from Lang High School in Oklahoma in1939 and was an all-state basketball player. She played semi-professional softball. InFebruary 1950, she married Herman Hachtel in Bowie and worked as a bookkeeper forBennett Oil Co. and Bowie Industries. She was the first woman elected to the Bowie CityCouncil. She was preceded in death by her husband; brother, Hugh Hunt; and sisters,Maurice McKinley and Marylin Coulson. She is survived by her sons, Gary Hachtel andJimmy Hachtel, both of Bowie; sister, Judy Mullins and husband, Ben, of Montgomery;grandchildren, Lyndon Hachtel of Wichita Falls, Dylan Hachtel of Corpus Christi andGarrett Hachtel and Dustin Hachtel of Bowie; and nieces and nephews. Memorials maybe made to the Carter Lake Road Church of Christ.

Hagerud, Jaynie1946-2009Published Thursday, October 8, 2009Funeral for Jaynie Hagerud, 63, of Boyd was to be at 3 p. m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, atChristian-Hawkins Chapel with Rick Cooper officiating. Visitation was to be 2 to 3 p. m.Wednesday.Hagerud died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, in Boyd. Born Aug. 3, 1946, in Quanah to Waukeneand Pauline (Goolsby) Foster, she was a retired bookkeeper for B-Square. She was amember of the Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise. She is survived by her daughter,Amy Ramirez and husband, Eduardo, of Wills Point; son, Brent Hagerud and wife, Jackie,of Euless; granddaughter, Gracie Hagerud; mother of Decatur; sister, Judith Tabor ofBoyd; and numerous other relatives.

Hale, Darrell L. ‘Tiny’1952-2009Published Sunday, September 13, 2009Funeral for Darrell L. "Tiny" Hale, 57, of Runaway Bay was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday,Sept. 12, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Va Rite and Rob Hawkinsofficiating. Burial was to follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery.Hale died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Born March 23, 1952, in Borger to Tom Williamand Wilma Leone (Brooks) Hale, he married Joan Sander Sept. 7, 1974, in Garden City,Kan. He was a truck driver for Shale Tank Truck in Jacksboro and a former chief of theRunaway Bay Volunteer Fire Department. He worked for many years in corrections inKansas and Texas and was a police officer in Newton, Kan. He also hunted and fished.He is survived by his wife; sons, Shane Hale of Rosharon and Shaun Hale and wife,Dawn, of Springtown; grandchildren, Joshua and Christopher Hale, Misten Kittrell,Felicity, Cheyanne and Autum Hale, Devon Miller, and Hunter and Conner Hale; father,Tom Hale, and Shirley, of Carlsbad, N. M. ; sisters, Toni and Michelle Hale; and severalnieces and nephews. Pallbeareres were to be Charlie Grill, James Stroud, Dan Matzinger,Warren Wade, Randy Adams, Greg Ayers, Cody Ayers and Frank Van Laeys. Honorarypallbearers were to be Ricardo "MD" Davila, Shawn Berry, Roger Parrish, Shane Haleand Shaun Hale. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Hamm, Judy Ann1948-2009Published Sunday, March 29, 2009Funeral service for Judy Ann Hamm, 60, of Jacksboro was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday,March 28, at the First Baptist Church in Jacksboro with Tommy Hull officiating, assistedby Therrol DuBois. Burial was to follow at Chico Cemetery.Hamm died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in Fort Worth. She was born June 15, 1948, inChico to Pat and Emma (Greer) O'Dell. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Paul,Billy and Gene O'Dell. She is survived by her husband, Thomas "Tommy" Hamm; a son,James Hamm; sisters, Patsy Ruth Worthington of Wizard Wells, Jannie Tucknies ofSunset and Becky Gober and husband, David, of Paradise; and grandchildren MatthewKelly and Zachary Allen Hamm. Pallbearers were to be Boyce Hart Jr., Rowdy Barnett,Monty Cryer, Tommy Wilson, Jimmy Wilson and Jimmy Riddle.

Hamner, Allison Judith2003-2009Published Thursday, February 12, 2009Funeral for Allison Judith Hamner, 5, of Bowie was to be at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday,Feb. 11, at The Shepherd's House in Chico with the Rev. Kern Choate officiating. Burialwas to be at East Bridgeport Cemetery.Hamner died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Chico. Born Feb. 8, 2003, in Decatur to Mitch andAlicia Hamner, she was a kindergarten student in Bowie. She was also a member of theDaisy Group of Girl Scouts in Bowie and a member of The Shepherd's House church. Shewas preceded in death by her grandparents, Michael and Linda Hamner. She is survivedby her parents; sisters, Madeline and Macie Hamner of Bowie; grandparents, Williamand Tami Renner of Chico, Carol Renner of Dallas and Don and Dorothy Copeland ofDecatur; great-grandmother, Alice Tiller of Chico; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.Pallbearers were to be Casey Hamner, William Renner Jr., Travis Renner, RaymondTiller, Jim Anderson and Jeremy Whitbeck.

Hannah, Joyce Ellen1946-2009Published Sunday, January 18, 2009Funeral for Joyce Ellen Hannah, 62, of Alvord was to be at 12:30 p. m. Saturday, Jan.17, at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel with burial at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.Hannah died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, in Alvord. She was born March 30, 1946, inWaltham, Mass., to Francis Xavier and Gladys Fritzsche McLaughlin. She is survived byher husband, David M. Hannah; daughters, Stacey Ellen Clark and husband, PerryShane, and Amy Beth Lunsford and husband, Christopher Lunsford; sons, Jeffrey E.Galyon, John David Hannah and wife, Greta, and Steven Michael Hannah and wife,Melissa; seven grandchildren; sisters, Claudia McLaughlin and Patricia McLaughlin; andmany other relatives. Memorials may be made at http://www. joinmda.org/dfwstride2009/shaneclark1

Hardee, Riley Nathan2008-2009Published Thursday, April 30, 2009Graveside service for Riley Nathan Hardee, infant son of Timmy and Kelly Hardee ofForestburg, was April 28 at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg with Chad King officiating.Hardee died Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Fort Worth. He was born Nov. 1, 2008. He issurvived by his parents; sister, Sierra Hardee of Boyd; brothers, Brandon and JaysonHardee of Boyd; grandparents, Johnny Hardee of Decatur, Sue Hardee of Bridgeport,Rick Minton and wife, Lynne, of North Carolina and Connie Minton Moseley and husband,Wayne, of Forestburg; and numerous great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Harried, Ceean Denice1965-2009Published Thursday, November 26, 2009Funeral for Ceean Denice Harried, 44, of Park Springs will be at 2 p. m. Saturday, Nov.28, at Heritage Family Funeral Home in Bowie. The Rev. Gregg Shaw will officiate.Harried died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Park Springs. Born May 2, 1965, in Nocona toMonte and Jean Yowell, she was a cross-country driver for Lonesome Dove Tank Trucks,D&G Tank Trucks and Gilbow. She was also a night dispatcher for D&G Tank Trucks. Sheowned two dogs, Bert and Sister. She is survived by sisters, Kelia Stout, Jana Gilmoreand husband, Ronnie, and Shelia Owens; brothers, V-Bo Yowell and wife, Jeannine, andDonald Croxton; children, Jaye Lyn VonAcht, James Crowley, Lacey and Saide Wood andPaige Wilson; grandchildren, Kathyln and Jessie Crowley, Latyon Wood and MicahWilson; and a special friend, Lenny Hardee.

Harris, Kevin James1988-2009Published Sunday, March 8, 2009Funeral for Kevin James Harris, 21, of San Angelo was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday, March7, at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Russ Frazier officiating. Burial was tofollow at Calvary Cemetery.Harris died Monday, March 2, 2009, in San Angelo. He was born Jan. 31, 1988, inBridgeport to Shannon Laney and David Harris. He was preceded in death by hisgrandmother, Linda Loper; his grandfathers, Richard Clithero and David Harris Sr. ; andhis stepfather, Jackie Long. He is survived by his sons, James Harris of San Angelo andEliy, Kevin and Kayden Harris, all of Hobbs, N. M. ; his mother of San Angelo; his father

of Justin; sisters, Keri and Kayci Long of San Angelo; grandmother, Jerry Mae Harris ofJustin; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers were to be RendonDietzman, Luis Herrera, Damon Thompson, Gerald Polk, Antonio Gonzales and JoshuaBridges.

Harris, Roy J. T.1920-2009Published Sunday, July 26, 2009Memorial service for Roy J. T. Harris, 88, of Decatur will be at 3 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 1,at Governor's Ridge Retirement and Assisted Living Community.Harris died Friday, July 17, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 31, 1920, in Plainfield, N. J., toLawrence Harris and Merle Fitz Randolph, he served in the Army Air Corps during WorldWar II. Harris graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1950 and was an electricalengineer. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth "Betty" (McWilliam) Harris;children, Holly Pontier and Dale Harris; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.Memorials may be made to Wise Regional Health System, 2000 S. FM 51, Decatur, TX76234; the Remembrance SDB Church; or Air Force Association, 1501 Lee Highway,Arlington, VA 22209-1198.

Harrison, Lester Roy1950-2009Published Sunday, August 30, 2009Funeral for Lester Roy Harrison, 59, of Decatur was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 29,at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Rogers officiating. Burial was tofollow at Oaklawn Cemetery.Harrison died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Decatur. Born March 15, 1950, in Dallas toGordon and Juanita (Shaw) Harrison, he married Linda McDaniel Feb. 17, 1979, inDallas. He was employed at Minyard Food Store for 34 years as a truck driver. He waspreceded in death by a brother, Guy Harrison. He is survived by his wife of Decatur;daughter, Stacie Baird and husband, Brian, of Decatur; grandchildren, Rebecca, Tristanand Jocelyn Baird; brothers, Chester, Wayne, Lee and Dutch Harrison; sister, BettyJones; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Harrison, Rachel 'Rae'1935-2009Published Sunday, May 3, 2009Funeral for Rachel "Rae" Harrison, 73, of Boyd was to be at 10:30 a. m. Saturday, May2, at Christian-Hawkins Chapel in Boyd with the Rev. Tom McClintock officiating. Burialwas to follow at Boyd Cemetery.Harrison died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Aug. 22, 1935, in Van toRobert Hilton and Edna Marie (Moor) Stokes, she was the former owner of an upholsteryand antique shop in Boyd. She married Clarence J. Harrison Jr. Feb. 11, 1973, in Tylerand was a member of the Pear Creek Baptist Church in Lindale. She was preceded indeath by her husband. She is survived by her son, James Scott and wife, Lila, of Boyd;sisters, Annie Beatrice Taylor of Chandler, Dovie Green of Lindale and Martha Morrill ofTyler; granddaughter, Sofia Scott of Boyd; brother, Robert Stokes Jr. of Flint; andnumerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were to be Steven Scott, Steve Smiley,Anthony Davis, Dean Knipper, Sergio Bacile and Jerry Bracken. Honorary pallbearer wasto be Wayne Green.

Hartsfield, Allie Annette1934-2009Published Sunday, July 5, 2009Memorial service for Allie Annette Hartsfield, 74, of Olney was July 1 at White's FuneralHome Chapel in Springtown.Hartsfield died Friday, June 26, 2009, in Olney. Born July 13, 1934, in Daingerfield toEares and Amy (Swanzy) Meadows, she married Claud H. Hartsfield Oct. 15, 1966, inOak Cliff. She worked in the accounting business and was a member of the First BaptistChurch in Springtown. She was a former state delegate for the Wise County DemocraticParty. She is survived by her husband; a brother, Swanzy Meadows and his wife,Pauline, of Seagoville; and a sister, Ginger Meadows of Oak Cliff.

Harveson, Quinntoni Jan1962-2009Published Thursday, August 13, 2009Memorial service for Quinntoni Jan Harveson, 47, of Bridgeport is at 10 a. m. Saturday,Aug. 15, at First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport with the Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzarofficiating.Harveson died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born July 27, 1962, in Decatur toLeo and Dolly Orrell, she was a registered nurse and received her degree from CookeCounty Nursing School. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, oil painted,quilted and crafted. She is survived by her husband, James Anthony (Tony) Harveson;sons, Klynt Walters and Keaton Harveson; daughter, Emily Harveson; her parents;brothers, Jim and Bill Orrell; sister, Kyvra Spann; and in-laws, Wayne and MaralynHarveson.

Hatley, Willie V.1926-2009Published Sunday, December 20, 2009Funeral for Willie V. Hatley, 83, of Boyd was Dec. 17 at Trinity Baptist Church of Boydwith the Revs. Darryl Hatley and Thural Reid officiating. Burial was at Boyd Cemetery.Hatley died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, in Boyd. Born Feb. 23. 1926, in Boyd to John R.and Lizzie Faye (North) Hatley, he was a retired water superintendent for the city ofBoyd. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and served in World War IIas a sharpshooter and was held captive as a prisoner of war for more than nine months.He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Hatley; daughters, Inez Hatley and LindaSeaton; son, Clifford Douglas Hatley; grandson, Billy Lyon; great-granddaughters,Tammy and Tiffany Lyon and Katlyn Cole; brother, Dillard Hatley; and sister, MildredVess. He is survived by his grandchildren, Cindy Lyon of Paradise, Mark Lyon and wife,Lesa, of Boyd, Shannon Ashford and husband, Keith, of Fort Worth, Staci Mann of Boyd,and Alinda Cole and husband, Allen, of Boyd; 16 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; sister, Faye Burchfield and husband, Wayne, of Boyd; brother, DarrylHatley and wife, Ann, of Groesbeck; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearerswere Dwayne Moore, Kenneth McCauley, Coy Tackett, Gordon Vess, Royce Vess and RonVess.

Haynes, Phil1936-2009Published Sunday, August 23, 2009Funeral for Phil Haynes, 73, of Boyd was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at First

Baptist Church of Springtown with burial at Paradise Cemetery.Haynes died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009. Born Aug. 16, 1936, to Alton B. "Joe" and ZulaHaynes, he married Edith Ann June 6, 1957. After her death, he married Billie Jean in2001. He is survived by his wife, Billie Jean; a sister, Jeane Wyllins of Azle; children,Millissia Kelso, Phyllis Conn, Joe Haynes and Robert Haynes; 11 grandchildren; and twogreat-grandchildren.

Hazelwood, Patricia Carol1948-2009Published Thursday, June 25, 2009No service is scheduled for Patricia Carol Hazelwood, 60, of Slidell.Hazelwood died Friday, June 19, 2009, in Decatur. Born March 11, 1948, in Lewisville toRoyce Clifton and Mamie Jewell (Robertson) Meek, she was a home health caregiver anda Baptist. She married Jim Lewis Hazelwood July 22, 1993, in Roanoke. She waspreceded in death by her twin children, Reese Wayne and Lee Gordon Harrington; andbrothers, Bobby Gene Meek and Robert Wayen Meek. She is survived by her husband;son, Wesley Jay Harrington; sister, Barbara Empey; and brother, Clay Clifton Meek, allof Slidell.

Heath, Dorothy E.1926-2009Published Sunday, February 8, 2009Funeral for Dorothy Heath, 82, of California will be Thursday, Feb. 12, at LakewoodFuneral Home in Hughson, Calif. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.Visitation will be from 4-8 p. m. Wednesday at the funeral home.Heath died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009. Born Sept. 27, 1926, in Erick, Okla., she moved toCalifornia in 1961. She was a nurse for 20 years and traveled and spent time with hergrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Heath; and sons,Albert Dean Norris and Charles Michael Norris. She is survived by her son, Forrest Heathof Modesto, Calif. ; daughters, Sandra McGuff of Apache Junction, Ariz., Carole Hibbardof Delhi, Calif., and Penny Victor of Modesto; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;and sisters, Bernice Baker, Edna Earl Abernathy and Florence Boggs, all of Decatur.

Hemphill, Bessie Irene Ross1934-2009Published Thursday, May 14, 2009Graveside service for Bessie Irene Ross Hemphill, 74, of Decatur is at 10 a. m.Thursday, May 14, at the Jonestown Cemetery in Alvord with the Rev. Danny Slimpofficiating. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p. m. Wednesday at Coker-Hawkins FuneralHome in Decatur.Hemphill died Saturday, May 9, 2009. Born Sept. 6, 1934, in Wilburton, Okla., to WilliamDoss and Ettie Dellie (Baker) Ross, she was a homemaker and member of CornerstoneBaptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Don Doyle. She is survived by hersons, Dale Doyle and wife, Terri, of Decatur, Danny Doyle, Rodney Franks, Ricky Franksand Harold Hemphill, all of Newark; a daughter, Donna Rogers and husband, Jimmy, ofBoyd; brothers, Billy, Charles and Robert Ross and J. B. and Jim Newland; andnumerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.Pallbearers will be Danny Doyle, Dale Doyle, Harold Hemphill, Jimmy Rogers, TerryCordar and Keith Cordar.

Hemphill, Ola Mae Parish1925-2008Published Thursday, January 8, 2009Funeral for Ola Mae Parish Hemphill, 83, of North Richland Hills was Dec. 30, 2008, inHurst. Burial was at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home Cemetery in Houston.Hemphill died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in North Richland Hills. She was born April 18,1925, in Decatur to Rufus Alma and Clora May Parish. She was preceded in death by herhusband, William "Billy" F. Hemphill. She is survived by her sons, Billy, Mike, Tim andKelley; daughters, Resa and Lily; sisters, Betty, Joyce, Joanne and Gloria; 14grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her sons and sons-in-law,Billy, Mike, Tim, Kelley, Rick Goodwin and Johnny South.

Hicks, Douglas Ray1939-2009Published Sunday, December 20, 2009Funeral for Douglas Ray Hicks, 70, of Gonzales was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday, Dec. 19,at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales with the Rev. Michael Cowey officiating. Burialwas to follow at Leesville Cemetery in Leesville.Hicks died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, in Gonzales. Born July 10, 1939, in Decatur toArchie O. and Josephine Hicks, he was an electrician for Alcoa until his retirement. Hewas a member of the Mason Lodge and Alzafar Shrine. He is survived by his wife, SusieHicks of Gonzales; mother, of Decatur; daughters, Kim Haas of California and MarieWells of Caldwell; stepdaughter, Pamela Toland of Luling; son, Douglas Hicks Jr. ofLexington; stepson, Larry Ivey of Gonzales; grandchildren, Cameron, Kevin, Kory,Amber, Kyle, Michael and Gavin; brother, Melvin Hicks and wife, Kay, of Cibolo; andnumerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were to be Joel W. Hicks, Gabe S. Hicks,Cameron Wells, Kory Robbins, Kevin Kovar and Robert Gordon. Honorary pallbearerswere to be Ferd West, Mark West, Ferd West Jr., Clarence West, Ernest West, AlvinWest, Nathan Gordon, Harry Norton and W. D. Yaws.

Hicks, Marvin1922-2009Published Thursday, December 17, 2009Funeral for Marvin Hicks, 87, of Paradise was to be 3 p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, atLucas Funeral Home in Grapevine.Hicks died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, in Decatur. Born Sept. 6, 1922, in Grapevine to RossAllan Hicks and Eunice Maud Cannon, he was a tollway attendant with Texas TurnpikeAuthority. He was a longtime resident of Euless and Grapevine. He was preceded indeath by his wife, Nell. He is survived by his sons, Gene Hicks and wife, Ruth, Jeff Hicksand wife, Debbie, and Jay Hicks and wife, Johanna; daughters, Kay Stephens andhusband, Michael and Joyce Kimbro and husband, Tony; nine grandchildren; and threegreat-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Paradise Methodist Church, P. O. Box10, Paradise, TX 76073.

Hill, Gordon Dale1936-2009Published Sunday, January 18, 2009Graveside service for Gordon Dale Hill, 72, of Boonsville was Jan. 14 at BoonsvilleCemetery with the Rev. Isaac Butterworth officiating.Hill died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Dec. 26, 1936, in Hitson to Ernest

Edwin and Dorothy Pearl (Haught) Hill, he married Amelda Lois Sellers June 3, 1970, inWeatherford. He was a retired bricklayer. He was preceded in death by his son, ChrisPhillips; great-grandson, Cody Albright; and a brother, Edwin Hill. He is survived by hiswife; daughters, Mary Milburn and husband, Melvin, of Marina, Calif., MargaretShackelford and husband, Danny, of Fort Worth, Leah Lingo and husband, Jimmy, ofSpringtown and Sue Palmer and husband, Robert, of Springtown; sons, Martin Phillipsand wife, Pat, of River Oaks, Gordon Hill Jr. and wife, Sandee, of Springtown and BarneyHill of Fort Worth; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Isaac Butterworth of Wichita Falls; sisters, Wanda Oneal ofLufkin, Polly Cox of Crowley and Juanita Bradshaw of Fort Worth; and numerous niecesand nephews.

Hixson, Doris Orene Fest1917-2009Published Sunday, February 8, 2009Graveside service for Doris Orene (Fest) Hixson, 91, formerly of Decatur was to be at 11a. m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Oaklawn Cemetery with the Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating andChuck Hixson assisting. The family was to receive visitors at 10 a. m. prior to theservice.Hixson died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, in Lewisville. Born Dec. 9, 1917, in San Antonio toFrank and Olive (Fabian) Fest, she married Charles Oliver Hixson Sr. May 20, 1937. Shewas a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by herson, Chuck Hixson and wife, Roxanne, of Dallas and Les Hixson of Lewisville;granddaughters, Shelley Johnson of Shanghai, Jenni Hixson of Dallas and NatalieHeskett of Oklahoma City; great-grandchildren, Reese Anne Johnson, Carly Johnson andZachary Johnson, all of China. Pallbearers were to be Tyler Johnson, Tim Heskett,Roland Davis and Jimmy Richards.

Hobbs, Theresa Gay1964-2009Published Thursday, February 12, 2009Funeral for Theresa Gay Hobbs, 44, of Chico was to be at 2 p. m. Wednesday, Feb. 11,at Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Dimmitt and the Rev. Allen Henardofficiating. Burial was to be at Thomas Cemetery.Hobbs died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, in Decatur. Born Sept. 5, 1964, in Fort Worth toHarold Dean and Barbara Ann (Baker) Long, she graduated from Bridgeport High Schoolin 1983. She married John Lee Hobbs on April 7, 1984, in Alvord and was a member ofPleasant View Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by herdaughter, Andrya Hobbs. She is survived by her husband; son, Jarrett Hobbs of Chico;daughter, Emily Hobbs of Bridgeport; sister, Becky Morrow and husband, Jerry, ofBridgeport; brothers, Terry Long and wife, Diann, of Bridgeport, Jerry Long and wife,Lisa, of Denton, Kenny Kramer of Fort Worth and David Long and wife, Peggy, of FortWorth; sister-in-law, Mollie Kramer of Bridgeport; and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were to be Aaron Kramer, Keith Long, Sam Merrell, Justin Knox, D. J.Thweatt, Rafael Medina, Tanner Reeves, Danny Price, Poli Tovar, Nathan Dawson, JoseTovar and Isiah Gardea. Memorials may be made to Cruising for a Cure Lung CancerAlliance in care of First State Bank.

Hogan, Michael Wayne, II1991-2009

Published Thursday, March 19, 2009Graveside service for Michael Wayne Hogan II, 17, of Newark was to be at 1 p. m.Wednesday, March 18, at Azleland Memorial Park.Hogan died Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Rhome. Born Sept. 22, 1991, in Weatherfordto Michael and Sandra Hogan, he was a lifelong resident of Newark. He hunted, fishedand rode his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, T. J. Hogan. Heis survived by his parents; sisters, Sarah Hogan of Newark, Amy Styles and husband,Junior, of Boyd and Misty Rix and husband, Mike, of Springtown; his fiancee, MeganCoslow of Rhome; three nephews; one niece; and many other family members.

Hogue, Betty Jean1932-2009Published Sunday, February 15, 2009Graveside service for Betty Jean Hogue, 76, of Decatur was Feb. 13 at SweetwaterCemetery with the Rev. Charles Taylor officiating.Hogue died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 31, 1932, in Decatur to TillieFord and Pearl Catherine (Bridges) Hudson, she was a retired waitress. She was amember of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,Jackie Juan Hogue. She is survived by her sons, Jacky Carter and wife, Dian, of Alvordand James Carter of Decatur; daughter, Donna Lawson and husband, Freddie, ofDecatur; brothers, Ray Hudson and Mike Hudson of Decatur and Claude Hudson of FortWorth; sister, Evelyn Dawson of Chico; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; andtwo great-great-grandchildren.

Holler, Elton Margaret 'Peep'1927-2009Published Thursday, February 19, 2009Elton Margaret "Peep" Holler, 81, of Southlake and formerly of Decatur, died Friday, Feb.13, 2009, in Southlake.Born Dec. 27, 1927, in Hazleton, Pa., she lived most of her life in Texas. She attendedthe University of North Texas, where she met her husband, Joe. She gardened, raisedQuarter horses and birds, fished and played bridge. She is survived by her husband of62 years; sister, Janet Potts; son, Joe Holler Jr. and wife, Sylvia; daughter, Lisa Craneand husband, Dale; grandson, Justin Holler; granddaughters, Cassidy and McKenzieCrane; stepgrandchildren, Adrienne Ball and Brian Williamson; and many nieces andnephews. Holler donated her body to Southwest Medical School in Dallas. Memorialsmay be made to a local animal shelter, to Vistas Innovative Hospice or the PAHAssociation.

Holmes, John Coley, Jr.1942-2009Published Thursday, January 22, 2009Funeral for John Coley Holmes Jr., 66, of Decatur was Jan. 19 at the First Baptist Churchin Decatur with the Rev. Ken May officiating. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery.Holmes died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, in Dallas. Born Sept. 20, 1942, in Decatur to JohnColey Sr. and Ann Olivia Johnson Holmes Sr., he was working at his father's auto supplystore at the age of 10. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's degreein animal husbandry and returned to Decatur. He purchased the auto store owned by hisfather and Norman Stephens and moved Holmes Auto to its current location. He was theowner for 46 years. He raised Maine Anjou cattle and show calves. He was a member of

the Texas and National Maine Anjou Associations. He married Vickie Diane Cook March25, 1972, in Las Vegas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur. He issurvived by his wife; sons, Sam Holmes and wife, Tricia, of Plano, Chris Holmes andwife, Erin, Jason Holmes and wife, Susan, and Jeff Harrison and wife, Holly, all ofDecatur; his mother; five grandchildren, Danner and William Coley Holmes, Ashton andGrayson Harrison and Laci Terrell; and a niece. Pallbearers were Calvin Buchanan, KyleStephens, Pat McCurdy, Brent Williams, Kenny Bryan, Butch Bryan, Mike Overton andJames Stutt. Honorary pallbearers were Carl Fennell, Bert Little, Dewayne McCormick,Thomas Kemp, Jerry Mara, Mike McGraw, Travis Vinzant and Frank Perrin.

Howard, C.J. 'Shorty', Jr.1930-2009Published Sunday, April 5, 2009Funeral for C. J. "Shorty" Howard Jr., 78, of Highland Village was April 3 at Lake ShoreBaptist Church in Lake Dallas with Rev. Homer Walkup officiating. Burial followed atBethel Cemetery in Decatur.Howard died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in Lewisville. Born Aug. 20, 1930, in Decatur toClemma J. and Pearl Howard, he served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952-1954 with a tour of duty in the Korean War. He was a past president and chartermember of the HEB Rotary Club, served on the board of directors for the BowieMemorial Hospital and Bowie Chamber of Commerce and was chamber Man of the Yearin 1976. He retired from Lone Star Gas Co. after 36 years of service and went to workand retired from the Texas Highway Department in 1994. He became an active memberof the Highland Village All-Stars, Flower Mound Seniors in Motion and Lewisville SeniorCenter. He was also a member of the Lake Shore Baptist Church in Lake Dallas. Hemarried Nada Bramlett on July 3, 1959. He was preceded in death by two brothers,Orville Driskell and Marvin Driskell. He is survived by his wife; three children, CharlotteHoward Wilcox and husband, Terry, Clifford Howard and wife, Cindi, and Gary Hill andwife, Linda; three granddaughters, Tiffany Wilcox McWilliams and husband, Jon, CaylieHoward and Colbi Howard; three grandsons, Travis Wilcox, Colton Howard and JefferyHill and wife, Kia; four sisters, Govie Howard Morris, Bobbie Tiller and husband, Jack,Sue Dickey and Wanda Kay Stagg and husband, Lowell of Decatur; a brother-in-law, J.S. Patton; three great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons and several nieces andnephews. Family requests donations be made to the City of Highland Village in Howard'shonor to Highland Village All-Stars, c/o Cheryl Dudich, 1000 Highland Village Road,Highland Village, TX 75077.

Hudson, Ray1929-2009Published Sunday, May 3, 2009Funeral for Ray Hudson, 79, of Decatur was April 25 at the Coker-Hawkins FuneralChapel in Decatur with burial to follow at Sweetwater Cemetery. Louis Horton andCharles Taylor officiated.Hudson died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 9, 1929, in Decatur toTillie Ford and Pearl Katherine (Bridges) Hudson, he married Glen Ellen Sechrist Nov. 8,1966, in Alvord. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, the Wise CountySheriff's Posse and president of the Sweetwater Cemetery Association. He was precededin death by sisters, Lois Read and Betty Hogue; and a brother, R. C. "Son" Hudson. He issurvived by his wife; daughters, Karen Dawson and husband, Cecil, of Decatur, Laurie

Pippin and husband, Tim, of Decatur, Rae Ella Tambunga and husband, Paul, of Rhomeand Lacie West and husband, Matt, of Rhome; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Claude Hudson of Fort Worth and Mike Hudson of Decatur; anda sister, Evelyn Dawson of Chico. Pallbearers were Shawn Hudson, Gary Hudson, DennisHudson and Bubba Hudson, Britt Burns and Dale Watts.

Hull, Jake1941-2009Published Thursday, June 4, 2009Graveside service for Jake Hull, 67, of Boyd was June 1 at Boyd Cemetery with the Rev.John Mann officiating.Hull died Thursday, May 28, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 8, 1941, in Lipan to Harry E.and Ethel (Stearns) Hull, he married Wanda Maxine Lawson Jan. 31, 1967, in Justin. Hewas a member of the LaJunta Baptist Church in Reno. He was preceded in death bysisters, Bonnie and Juanita Stearns. He is survived by his wife; daughter, Glenda Prewittand husband, Tim, of Boyd; six grandchildren, Veronica, Denise, Johnnie, Cody, Coltonand Dakota; brothers, Horace, George and Donnie Ray Hull; sisters, Sandra Hull,Francine English and Linda Kay Hull; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hunter, Billy Ray1934-2009Published Thursday, July 30, 2009Memorial service for Billy Ray Hunter, 75, of Chico is at 2 p. m. Friday, July 31, at ChicoCemetery with Joey Smith officiating.Hunter died Friday, July 17, 2009, in Pawhuska, Okla. Born June 9, 1934, in Chico toThurman and Rosie (Rich) Estille Hunter, he attended Chico schools and was in the U. S.Army. He worked in the Wise County oil fields in the 1950s and at Gifford Hill RockQuarry in the 1960s. He retired in the early 1970s and purchased and operated the LakeWorth Trade and Post. Upon selling the business, he returned to raising and sellingcattle. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Gaye Carter of Osage, Okla. ; son, NealRay Hunter of Chico; sister, Gaylene Hilburn; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Idell, Clyde E.1925-2009Published Thursday, May 21, 2009Funeral for Clyde E. Idell, 83, of Aurora was May 19 at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapelwith the Rev. James Hurst officiating, assisted by Dennis Richardson. Burial was atAurora Cemetery.Idell died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born June 14, 1925, in Aurora toWilliam Aaron and Rosa Idell, he served in the U. S. Marine Corps as a military policecorporal. He retired as a welder from Star Tank. He was preceded in death by his wife,Jaunita Idell; great-grandson, John Patrick Kelly; brothers, Edgar, Marvin, Harold andRalph; and sister, Donnie. He is survived by his daughter, Tresia Kelly and husband, DanSr., of Aurora; grandchildren, Toni Kelly-Richardson and husband, Dennis, of Aurora,Dan Kelly Jr. and wife, Brandy, of Aurora; and great-grandchildren, Melissa, Lauren,Zachary, Kaitlynn, Catherine, Nicholas, Isabella, William, Lillian and Emma. Pallbearerswere Mike Romine, Larry Spraberry, Jerry Taylor, Jimmy York, Josh Barrow and KennethSchriner. Honorary pallbearer was Jerry Brammer.

Iglesias, Luis Ray1961-2009Published Thursday, March 26, 2009Memorial service for Luis Ray Iglesias, 47, of Boyd will be at 10 a. m. Friday, March 27,at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel with Roland Hodge officiating.Iglesias died Sunday, March 22, 2009, in Boyd. Born Aug. 25, 1961, in Tapastas, Cuba,to Luis M. and Maria (Mercedes) Martinez Iglesias, he was a retired heavy equipmentoperator. He married Vickey Zoe McWhirter Feb. 7, 1977, in Hobart, Okla. He waspreceded in death by his father; and brothers, Jose and Albert Iglesias. He is survivedby his wife; sons, Luis Ray Iglesias Jr. and wife, Chelsea, of Bridgeport, and AdamIglesias and wife, Leah, of Paradise; a daughter, Summer Iglesias and husband, FrankEstevez, of Tampa, Fla. ; grandchildren, A. J., Autumn, Austin, Audrie, Aiden and Zofia;his mother; brothers, Ralph, Leonard, George, Jesus and Johnny Iglesias; sisters, LuisaHorton and Juana Wenmohs; stepbrothers, Lelo Iglesias, Luis M. Iglesias Jr. and EdwardIglesias; and stepsisters, Jessica Iglesias, Estrala Iglesias, Bella Iglesias, Blanca Floresand Eva Gomez.

Jackson, Doris L.1931-2009Published Thursday, September 17, 2009Funeral for Doris L. Jackson, 77, of Rhome was Sept. 12 at the Abundant Life WorshipCenter in Newark with the Rev. James Hurst officiating.Funeral for Doris L. Jackson, 77, of Rhome was Sept. 12 at the Abundant Life WorshipCenter in Newark with the Rev. James Hurst officiating. Jackson died Wednesday, Sept.9, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 22, 1931, in Rhome to Sidney and Ethel (Teetle)McGoodwin, she was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary and Abundant LifeWorship Center in Newark. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by herhusband, Billy Frank Jackson; daughter, Becky Fite; brother, James L. McGoodwin; andsister, Betty Sue McGoodwin. She is survived by daughters, Nancy Berry and ReDeannaHines and husband, Butch, all of Rhome; son, Anthony Jackson and wife, Betty, of PlantCity, Fla. ; grandchildren, Mikeul, Ronnie, Jennifer, Stephanie, Sidney and Stacy; great-grandchildren, Tony, Chaz, Miranda, Areanna, Mikella, A. J., Bailey, Makayla, Devon,Kyla and Vanessa; great-great-grandchildren, Hailey and Ryann; and sisters, KatherineShultz of Mojave, Calif., and Lois Ham of Aurora. Pallbearers were John Peterson, GaryKopp, Rick Henderson, Walter Ransom, Robert Splawn and John Weaver. Honorarypallbearers were Jason Sullins, Larry Sprabary, Roberto Saldana, Tom Peterson andSammy Turner.

James, Todd Anthony1967-2009Published Thursday, April 16, 2009Funeral for Todd Anthony James, 41, of Arlington was to be at 2 p. m. Wednesday, April15, at the Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with Dr. Bill Hughesofficiating. Burial was to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1.James died Saturday, April 11, 2009, in Arlington. Born Aug. 13, 1967, in Fort Worth toJerry Brittain and Linda (Shaw) James, he was a 1986 graduate of Mansfield High Schooland worked as a property manager in Arlington. He was preceded in death by his father.He is survived by his mother, Linda Miller, and husband, Raleigh, of Decatur; daughter,Allison James of Arlington; son, Blake James of Arlington; stepmother, Betsy James of

Southlake; stepsisters, Sarah and Elizabeth Lewis, both of Southlake; and stepbrothers,Michael Miller of Silver Spring, Md., and Chris Miller of Dallas. Pallbearers were to beMichael Hagen, Matt Lance, Hank Henry, Taylor Brooks, Chris Miller and Dennis Brown.

Jenkins, E.B. 'Bo'1922-2009Published Thursday, July 16, 2009Graveside service for E.B. "Bo" Jenkins, 86, of Mineral Wells was to be at 10 a. m.Wednesday, July 15, at the West Bridgeport Cemetery with Roger Keck officiating.Jenkins died Sunday, July 5, 2009, in Mineral Wells. He was born Dec. 5, 1922, in Chicoto Sidney O. and Lottie G. Owens Jenkins. He was preceded in death by his daughter,Cindy Harris; brothers, Jeep, Wesley, and Jimmy and H. M. Jenkins; and sisters, VeraFay Boring and Hazel Sheffield. He is survived by his wife, Frances; sons, Gary and JerryJenkins; daughter, Terry Smith; brother, Edgar "Red" Jenkins; sister, Ruth Narramoore;grandchildren, Nikki and Beau Keller, Josh Jenkins, Jill Lambert and Chase Smith; andgreat-grandchildren, Jade and Kobe Keller, Xavier Keller and Emily and Zane Lambert.

Jennings, Orville L. ‘O.J.’1944-2009Published Thursday, November 12, 2009Graveside service for Orville L. "O.J." Jennings, 65, of Springtown was Nov. 5 atSpringtown Cemetery.Jennings died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Springtown. Born Aug. 24, 1944, in Decatur toT. O. and Juanita Jennings, he served in the United States Army. He was preceded indeath by his brother, Kenneth Jennings. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, MichaelJennings and wife, Michelle, of Springtown and Jerry Jennings of New York; brother,Ronnie Jennings and family of Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Johnson, Asa Wayne, Sr.1933-2009Published Thursday, July 30, 2009Funeral for Asa Wayne Johnson Sr., 76, of Chico is at 10 a. m. Friday, July 31, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Elaine Bussey officiating. Burial will followat Hilltop Memorial Park Cemetery in Carrollton. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p. m. Thursdayat the funeral home.Johnson died Monday, July 27, 2009, in Decatur. Born June 23, 1933, in Dallas to JohnDavid and Leona P. (Godwin) Johnson, he married Charlotte Elaine Ellis April 10, 1967,in Carrollton. He joined the U. S. Coast Guard when he was 17 and continued hiseducation while serving his country. Upon his discharge, he was given his high schooldiploma from his alma mater, Carrollton High School. He owned several service stationsin Carrollton before becoming a car and truck salesman. He is survived by his wife;sons, Asa Johnson Jr. and wife, Amberly, of Decatur and Jon Johnson and wife, Vanessa,of Bridgeport; granddaughters, Stefani Johnson of Arlington and Jordan Johnson ofDecatur; grandsons, Cody Johnson of Mansfield, A. J. Johnson of Decatur and DylanGlover of Bridgeport; great-granddaughter, Makenzie Carter of Bridgeport; brother,Tommy Johnson of Gun Barrel City; and sister, LaPat Brewer of Bryan. Memorials maybe made to Alzheimer's Association, 101 Summit Avenue, Suite 300, Fort Worth, Texas76102.

Johnson, Joanne Elizabeth1949-2009Published Sunday, May 10, 2009Funeral for Joanne Elizabeth Johnson, 59, of Boyd was May 6 at Mountain Valley FuneralHome Chapel in Burleson. Burial followed at Caddo Cemetery.Johnson died Saturday, May 2, 2009, in Boyd. Born Nov. 28, 1949, in San Antonio toJoseph and Florence Garcia Pool, she was a homemaker. She was a gardener,fisherwoman and hunter who snow skied, traveled and watched sports. She waspreceded in death by a brother, Richard Pool. She is survived by her husband, LyndonJohnson; son, Steven Johnson and wife, Darla, of Boyd; daughter, Elisabeth Marsh ofPlano; her mother; grandchildren, Chelsea, Breanna, Steven Jr., Elizabeth, Alyssa, Graceand Jerimiah; brother, Joe Pool and wife, Evelyn, of Belton; sister, Joyce Jones andhusband, Allen, of Temple; sister-in-law, Dawn Pool, of Joshua; and numerous niecesand nephews.

Johnson, Johnnie Dell ‘JJ’1929-2009Published Thursday, July 9, 2009Funeral for Johnnie Dell "JJ" Johnson, 81, of Keller and formerly of Decatur, was July 7at Lucas Funeral Home Chapel in Hurst with Charles Payne officiating.Johnson died Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Keller. Born April 3, 1928, in Murfreesboro, Ark.,she married Glen Eldon Johnson Sept. 17, 1949. She was preceded in death by herhusband and her brother, Jack Riddle. She is survived by her son, Gary Johnson andwife, Kathy, formerly of Decatur; daughter, Penny DeLuca and husband, Danny;grandchildren, Brandy Hudson, Greg Johnson, Keri McSpadden, Kyle McSpadden andKati McSpadden; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to theAlzheimer's Association, 101 Summit Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76102.

Johnson, Naomi1919-2009Published Thursday, November 26, 2009Funeral for Naomi Lee Cagle Johnson, 90, of Fort Worth and formerly of Boyd was to beat 3:30 p. m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Mount Olivet Chapel with the Rev. Jim Edwardsofficiating.Johnson died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Born April 11, 1919, in Terrell in Samuel PaulCagle Sr. and Iva Jane (Hill) Cagle, she was married to Floyd Johnson for 65 years. Shewas preceded in death by her husband in 2004; sister, Faye Cagle Steel; brothers,Glenn R. Cagle and Samuel Paul Cage Jr. ; son, Mike Johnson; and daughter, SylviaBrandt. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Rowbottom and husband, Michael; son-in-law, Hugo Brandt; grandson, Phillip Brandt and wife, Darlene; great-grandsons, JasonBrandt and wife, Kelly, and Patrick Brandt and wife, Andrea; great-great-granddaughter,Lauren and Kelsey; a niece and nephew and other relatives. Memorials may be made toNew Hope Baptist Church in Boyd.

Jones, Carl Thomas1954-2009Published Sunday, November 15, 2009Memorial service for Carl Thomas Jones, 55, of Rhome was Friday, Nov. 13, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating.Jones died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 6, 1954, in Ashville, N. C., to

Charlie Henry and Hazel Ophelia (Hutchinson) Jones, he married Janie Louise Joiner Oct.27, 1972, in Dallas. He was a residential contractor. He is survived by his wife;daughter, Jeanette Castleberry of Rhome; mother, Hazel Jones of Cedar Creek; sisters,Carolyn Carl of Farmers Branch, Nellie Mae Lunsford of Oklahoma, Linda Morgan ofCedar Creek, Wilma Weaver of Paris and Geraldine Hatman of Ennis; grandchildren,Michael Castleberry and Amber and Autumn Withers.

Jones, Norma Jean1926-2009Published Sunday, September 6, 2009Graveside service for Norma Jean Jones, 83, of Wewoka, Okla., formerly of Wise County,was to be at 3 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Willow Point Cemetery near Balsora.Jones died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Seminole, Okla. Born Aug. 7, 1926, inPortsmouth, Ohio, to Charles Lee Sparks and Euna Marie McNeal, she married ClaudeCalvin Morgan Sept. 7, 1943, in Muskogee, Okla. She married James Edward Jones in1957. She lived in Wise County as a homemaker for most of her life. She retired fromTexas Instruments in 1988 and moved to Wewoka in 2001. She was preceded in deathby her first and second husbands and one daughter. She is survived by her daughters,Sherryl Jean Green of Sunset and Margie Sue Frentress and Mary Lou Willis of TheColony; a son, Jack Loyd Morgan of Wewoka; and brothers, James Eugene Staton ofBlanchard, Okla., and Charles Kenneth Sparks of Kansas City, Kan.

Jones, Tom1948-2009Published Sunday, August 16, 2009Funeral for Tom Jones, 61, of Decatur was Aug. 14 at the Jars of Clay Fellowship in Hicowith the Rev. Dustin O'Bannon officiating. Burial was at Black Family Cemetery.Jones died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, in Miami, Fla. Born March 8, 1948, in Miami toSamuel Hueston and Besse (Wilson) Jones, he was a construction worker and a memberof the Jars of Clay Fellowship in Hico. He was a Marine Corps veteran. He is survived byhis daughter, Monica Dobbs and husband, Jerry; son, Sam Jones, all of Hico; sister, JaneCarroll and husband, Danny, of Decatur; grandchildren, Pipper, Ryder and Kylann Dobb,of Hico; and a nephew, Tommy Locke.

Jones, Tommie June Wilson1923-2009Published Sunday, February 22, 2009Funeral for Tommie June Wilson Jones, 85, of Weatherford was to be at 1:30 p. m.Saturday, Feb. 21, at Greenwood Chapel. Burial was to be at Boyd Cemetery.Jones died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Born June 4, 1923, in Boyd to Tollie and RhodaLeFors Wilson, she was married to Raymond R. Jones for 61 years. She and her familylived in Fort Worth where they attended Richland Hills Church of Christ. She waspreceded in death by her husband; sons, Tommy Ray, Michael Lynn and Jim Bob;brothers, Calvin L. Wilson, Clarence L. Wilson, J. T. Wilson and Earnest K. Wilson; andsisters, Lottie Rotton, Alma Lee Munn and Clara May Wilson. She is survived by herdaughter-in-law, Janice Jones; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Jennings and Jean Estes; andmany nieces, nephews and cousins.

Josserand, Bill1961-2009

Published Sunday, November 8, 2009Funeral for Bill Josserand, 48, of Colleyville was Nov. 6 in Colleyville. Burial was atMount Olivet Cemetery.Josserand died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in Colleyville. Born June 1, 1961, in Richland Hillsto Josh and Hattie Josserand, he hunted and fished with his friends, brothers-in-law andnephews. He is survived by his wife, Stacy; daughters, Hanna Josserand, Casey Mayfieldand husband, Barrett; son, Jared Josserand; his parents of Rhome; sister, Cindy Wallaceand husband, David; father-in-law Jack Duvall and wife, Ginger; mother-in-law PatRagan; brothers-in-law Jim Duvall and wife, Michele, and Kevin Jones; sisters-in-lawDawn Callway and husband, Curtis, and Vickie Jones; as well as nephews.

Kasner, Margaret Elaine1946-2009Published Sunday, January 11, 2009Funeral for Margaret Elaine Kasner, 62, of Bridgeport was Jan. 9 at the First Assembly ofGod Church in Sunset. Burial was at Smyrna Cemetery in Bowie.Kasner died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. Born Oct. 29, 1946, in Bowie to Elzie and DinoLaverne Pittman, she married Dwayne Kasner Oct. 31, 1964, in Decatur. She was ahome health nurse aide and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church inSunset. She is survived by her husband; daughters, Rhonda North and husband, Clay, ofChico and Keila Steele of Quinlan; son, Matt Kasner of Chico; grandchildren, Jordan andLindsey North, Robert Steele, Triston Kasner and Cassie and Sarah Martin; brothers,Curtis Pittman and wife, Shirley, and Keith Pittman and wife, Carol; sisters, Eloise Willettand Elwanda Turlington; sisters-in-law, Glenda, Billie and Kay; and numerous nieces andnephews. Pallbearers were Paul Cantrell, Mark Cantrell, Scott Lindsey, Kennie Lindsey,Allen Dismukes, Curtis Dismukes, Brian Cox and James Davidson.

Kasner, Mildred B.1920-2009Published Sunday, December 13, 2009Funeral for Mildred B. Kasner, 88, of Bridgeport was Dec. 3 at the First Baptist Church inBridgeport, with Dr. David Burrows officiating. Burial was in West Bridgeport Cemetery.Kasner died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Dec. 15, 1920, in Decatur toRobert and Gertie Mae (Foster) Rich, she married Fred Kasner June 8, 1940, inBridgeport. She was a homemaker and worked in the nursery at her home church, FirstBaptist Church in Bridgeport. She was preceded in death by her husband; sisters, GoldieMae Noyes and Edith Milligan; and brother, Robert Lee Rich. She is survived by hersons, Hubert Kasner of Runaway Bay and Robert Kasner and wife, Jane, of RunawayBay; daughter, Virginia Spigelmeyer of North Richland Hills; grandchildren, Robby,Angie, Joe, Andy and Ki; great-grandchildren, Matt, Amanda, Kane and Thomas; sisters,Virginia Rich and Betty Huggins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers wereSteven Trammell, John Bell, Steve Doty, Donnie Boivin, Jerry White and ClarenceWallace.

Keener, Sandra1945-2009Published Sunday, February 22, 2009Memorial service for Sandra Keener, 63, of Bridgeport was Feb. 20 at Hawkins FuneralChapel with the Rev. David Autry Jr. officiating.Keener died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Oct. 18, 1945, in Big Spring

to Henry T. and Bessie Barnett (Bohannon) Dixon, she married Billy Charles Keener May28, 1968, in Big Spring. She was a member of the Association of Handicapped Artists.She was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her niece, SuzanneJohnson Buvinghausen; nephews, Michael Johnson Sr., Jimmy Johnson Jr., RobertJohnson, Douglas Johnson Jr. and Brian Dixon; and numerous other family members.Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Cancer Society or AmericanParalysis Foundation.

Kelley, Luther Clarence1949-2009Published Thursday, November 5, 2009Funeral for Luther Clarence Kelly, 59, was Nov. 2 at Aurora Baptist Church with burial atAurora Cemetery.Kelly died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in Bryan. Born Dec. 31, 1949, in Belzoni, Miss., toLuther and Ruby Kelly, he participated in football, baseball, basketball and track in highschool. He married Judy Davenport when he was 20. He was a pastor at churches inTexas and Louisiana and was serving as pastor of Harmony Baptist Church in Caldwell atthe time of his death. He hunted, fished and played golf. He is survived by his wife; son,Luke Kelly of Chandler; daughters, Heather Lambert and husband, Brian, of Pasadenaand Tara Griffis and husband, Casey, of McKinney; grandchildren, Hannah Lambert,Jacob Lambert, Kelly Lambert, Jackson Griffis, Carson Griffis and Mason Kelly; brothers,Bob Howard and wife, Debbie, of Belzoni, Harold Howard and wife, Barbara Jean ofBelzoni, Danny Kelly and wife, Theresa, and Eddie Kelly, all of Aurora; sister, BarbaraMarlow and husband, Don, of Bowie; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers wereJared Davenport, Bo Wilson, Darryl Courtney, Bill Scott and Mack Cox. Memorials can besent to Clearpoint Church, 5151 East Sam Houston Pkwy., South Pasadena, TX 77505.

Kelton, Brandon Vance1968-2009Published Thursday, December 3, 2009Funeral for Brandon Vance Kelton, 41, of Decatur was to be at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday,Dec. 2, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Decatur with the Rev. Heath Marion officiating.Burial was to be at Oaklawn Cemetery.Kelton died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 26, 1968, in Carlsbad, N. M.,to Larry Vance and Kathy Ann Hamilton Kelton, he graduated from Decatur High Schoolin 1987. He married Kristen Paige Kelley July 9, 1994, in Decatur. He is survived by hiswife; daughter, Riley Paige Kelton; son, Barrett Vance Kelton; parents, Tommy andKathy Cunnius, all of Decatur; brothers, Ryan Cunnius and wife, Amy, of Decatur andBrent Kelton and wife, Ashley, of Houston; and grandmother, Isadore Kelton ofCarlsbad. Pallbearers were to be Richard Newberry, Randy Hubbard, Monty Caraway,Raymond Bishop, David Little and Kevin Bell.

Kennedy, Wilma LaVerne Smith1915-2009Published Thursday, September 17, 2009Graveside service for Wilma LaVerne (Smith) Kennedy, 93, of Rotan was Sept. 13 atBelvieu Cemetery in Rotan with Charles Glidewell officiating.Kennedy died Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, in Rotan. Born Nov. 24, 1915, in Clifton toBurtrand Daley and Ella Tison (Ford) Smith, she was raised in Decatur and graduatedfrom Decatur High School. She received a bachelor of science degree from Decatur

Baptist College and a home economics degree from Texas State College for Women inDenton. She married Norvelle Kennedy Sr. March 4, 1945, in Decatur. She taught atHobbs High School for one year and Rotan High School for 42 years, retiring in 1980.She cooked and sewed and won best of show in sewing at the West Texas Fair severaltimes. She researched genealogy and was active in several organizations, includingDelta Kappa Gamma, Daughters of the American Revolution (Anne Pettus ShelbourneChapter) and the Texas Retired Teachers Association. She attended the First BaptistChurch. She was preceded in death by her husband; a brother, B. D. Smith; and asister, Ella Mae Cagle. She is survived by her son, Norvelle Kennedy Jr. and wife, Donna,of Lubbock; grandchildren, Katie Hendley and husband, Roy, Byron Kennedy and wife,Lindsay, and Lauren McWilliams and husband, Klay; and great-grandchildren, TateHendley and Tucker McWilliams. Pallbearers were Bobby Gruben, Glenn Copeland,Carroll Brown, Mark Jordan, Carl Jordan, Donnie Gruben, Jim Gruben and Ted Posey.

Kensey, Rhonda1959-2009Published Sunday, May 17, 2009Funeral for Rhonda Kinsey, 50, of Bridgeport was May 15 at Jones Family Funeral HomeChapel. Melvin Castleberry officiated, and burial was at Buffalo Springs Cemetery.Kinsey died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born May 8, 1959, in Hanford, Calif.,to Robert Raymond and Wilma Jean Sharp, she was a plant operator for TXI inBridgeport. She married Michael Ray Kinsey June 7, 2008, in Decatur. She is survived byher husband; sisters, Freida Solley, Marie Baze and Elaine Haussecker; brothers, VernonSharp, Cecil Sharp and Richard Sharp; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearerswere David Andrew, Jeff Solley, Richard Sharp, Christopher Austin, Matt Haussecker andCoy McIlroy. Honorary pallbearers were Vernon Sharp, Jason Sherrill, ChristopherWright, Jeremy Baze, Ernie Flores and Cecil Sharp.

Kenyon, Richard1947-2009Published Thursday, May 14, 2009Memorial service for Richard Allen Kenyon, 61, of Kansas City, Mo., will be at 1 p. m.Thursday, May 14, at the First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport with the Rev. DanaCoker officiating. Burial will be in the Poolville Cemetery.Kenyon died Thursday, May 7, 2009, in Kansas City. Born July 30, 1947, in Amhurst toBuster Lee "Buck" and Trudie Velma (Thornton) Kenyon, he was in the Union Local 101in Kansas City for 23 years. He married wife Sandy in 2008. He was preceded in deathby his brother, Ray Kenyon. He is survived by his wife; daughter, Angie Fulton of Moore,Okla. ; stepdaughters, Chris, Kim and Lisa; grandchildren, Brittney, Ashley and Jason ofMoore; seven stepgrandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob Kenyonand wife, Peggy, Elvy Kenyon, Clyde Kenyon and wife, Donna, all of Texas, and RolandKenyon and wife, Judy, of Smithville, Mo. ; sisters, Earline Moore, Mary Maxwell andhusband, Glen, Hazel Hooker, Polly Minnick and husband, Junior, Judy Hale andhusband, Leslie, and Jane Matthews, all of Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

Kesey, Ray1928-2009Published Thursday, August 13, 2009Funeral for Ray Kesey, 81, of Decatur was to be at 10 a. m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at theFirst Baptist Church of Decatur with the Rev. Ken May officiating. Burial was to follow at

Oaklawn Cemetery.Kesey died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Decatur. Born Feb. 24, 1928, in Lindsay, Okla., toMoffett Venus and Ruby Viola (Goins) Kesey, he married Mary Inez Dow Dec. 24, 1947,in Littlefield. He was a farmer and rancher and was a member of the Texas andSouthwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He was a deacon at the First Baptist Church ofPecos. He was preceded in death by his wife on July 16, 1992. He is survived by hisdaughters, Cynthia Alexander and husband, Wayne, of Decatur and Connie Coats andhusband, Bill, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Leslie, Kyle and Brady Coats, Dan Alexanderand wife, Lisa, Steve Alexander and Diana Jackson and husband, Craig; sisters, RuthMitchell of San Angelo and LaVell Cowan of Spade. Pallbearers were to be A. C. Griffin,Dr. W. M. Lewis, Harold Mosley, James Stutt, Charles Ruis, Edwin Haney, Loyd Jacksonand Bill Askey. Honorary pallbearers were to be Sam Blackwell, J. H. Carr, Carl Flippin,J. L. Heasteande, Jim Keen, Barney Loudermilk, Gordon Lovell, Kenneth McKay, RayTindol, Stephen Wren and Clyde Wright.

Key, Cash Ledoux Matthew2008-2009Published Thursday, February 26, 2009Funeral for Cash Ledoux Matthew Key, 7 months, of Alvord was to be at 2 p. m.Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Decatur Church of Christ with Rick Ross officiating. Burial was tofollow in Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport.Key died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Fort Worth. He was born July 20, 2008, to Steve andCarisa Key of Alvord. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Cooper, Creece, Cameronand Carson Key of Alvord; grandparents, Corky and Jo McDaniel of Bridgeport, Jim andDebbie McIlroy of Cisco, Bill and Marilyn Ottis of Bay City and James and Nancy Key ofLake Jackson; great-grandmothers, Betty McIlroy of Azle and Mary Ann Perrin ofCameron and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers were to be Jody McIlroy,Coy McIlroy, Cole McIlroy, Enoch McIlroy, Cody South, Jody McDaniel, Chad McDaniel,Jason Key, Brian Ottis, Shaw Ottis and Robert Munson.

Key, James Westley1951-2009Published Thursday, October 1, 2009Funeral for James Westley Key, 58, of Alvord is 1 p. m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Coker-HawkinsFuneral Home Chapel. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, Okla., at a laterdate. Visitation is 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday at the funeral home.Key died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Decatur. Born May 15, 1951, in Belton to WilliamFletcher and Charlene (Twiggs) Key, he graduated from the University of North Texas.He served in the U. S. Army from 1969 to 1971 and was the owner of Key Heat & Air inAlvord. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Ray Key of Fort Worth. He issurvived by his brothers, William Fletcher Key Jr. of Honduras and John Key and wife,Wyndy, of Muskogee; sisters, Cindy Glover and husband, Paul, Janet Nelson andhusband, Brad, and Donna Key, all of Muskogee, and Mary Stahnke and husband, Alan,of Temple; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Kilpatrick, Mary Francis1921-2009Published Thursday, November 5, 2009Funeral for Mary Francis Kilpatrick, 88, of Decatur was to be at 10 a. m. Wednesday,Nov. 4, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken May and Ben Lisby

officiating. Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.Kilpatrick died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. Born March 14, 1921, in Decatur to Marvin Leeand Emma Lee (Walker) McDaniel, she was a member of the First Baptist Church ofDecatur. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Kilpatrick on Aug. 6,1969; and brothers, J. E. and Speck McDaniel. She is survived by her son, Rodney Lisbyand wife, CeCe; daughter, Sandra Nobles and husband, Bob, all of Decatur; sevengrandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law,Joyce McDaniel; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers were to be EricCaraway, Jace Caraway, Cason Caraway, Wesley Badger, Matt Badger, Curtis Badger,Ben Hodges and Cole Lisby.

Kimbro, Jo Ruth1945-2009Published Thursday, August 6, 2009Private services for Jo Ruth Kimbro, 63, of Volente were held Aug. 1 in Austin andSabinal.Kimbro died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Houston. Born Dec. 16, 1945, in Decatur toBuford C. and Mildred Kimbro, she graduated from Slidell High School in 1964, and wasa member of the state championship basketball team. She received a bachelor of arts inlibrary service in 1968 and a masters in library service in 1971 from what is now theUniversity of North Texas in Denton. While at UNT, she was president of Alpha BetaAlpha and was treasurer of the founding committee of the NTSU SLIS AlumniAssociation. She worked at Sam Houston State University Library, Sterling C. EvansLibrary at Texas A&M University and was head of the cataloguing deptartment at what isnow Texas State University in San Marcos. She was a member of the Anderson MillMemorial Inc. and served as secretary and historian on the grants and museumcommittees. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee Dwyer, andbrother, Kenneth Kimbro of Decatur. She is survived by her brother, Jimmy C. Kimbro ofDecatur, and many cousins. Memorials may be made to Anderson Mill Memorial, Inc.(scholarship fund or grant fund), 3984 FM 2769, Volente, TX 78641 or to Breast CancerResource Center, P. O. Box 300040, Austin, TX 78703.

King, Irene1928-2008Published Thursday, January 1, 2009Visitation for Irene King, 80, of Decatur was Dec. 30 at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.King died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. Born July 21, 1928, in Midlothian to Minnie Ellen andJohn B. Everitt, she was one of 16 children and grew up in the Midlothian and Crowleyareas. She retired from the city of Fort Worth. She is survived by her sons, Bruce Rascoand wife, Donna, of Burleson and Richard Dooling and wife, Linda, of Springtown;daughter, Cheryl Morgan and husband, James, of Decatur; sisters, Bertha, Pearl, Gladysand Lucille; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Kirby, Martha Ann Shaw1945-2009Published Sunday, December 20, 2009Funeral for Martha Ann Shaw Kirby, 64, of Fort Worth, formerly of Decatur, is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. DougMcPherson officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1 in Decatur.Visitation is 5 to 7 p. m. Sunday, Dec. 20.

Kirby died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in Keller. Born May 19, 1945, in Decatur to Owen andLou Dickey Shaw, she was a graduate of Decatur High School and North Texas StateUniversity. Kirby taught for 20 years in the Mansfield school district and retired in May2009. She was a member of Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth. She waspreceded in death by a nephew, Todd James; and brother-in-law, Raleigh Miller. She issurvived by a daughter, Amy Brooks and husband, Taylor, of Hurst; grandchildren,Peyton, Madeline, Sarah Beth and Jonathan; and a sister, Linda Miller of Decatur.

Kite, Kevin1964-2009Published Thursday, June 11, 2009Memorial service for Kevin Kite, 45, of Gainesville was June 9 at the First UnitedMethodist Church in Gainesville with Father Michael Merriman and the Rev. Don Yeagerofficiating.Kite died Thursday, June 4, 2009. Born Jan. 3, 1964, in Denton to Alton and Wanda Kite,he graduated from Gainesville High School in 1982. He attended North Central TexasCollege and the University of North Texas. He was in the hotel/motel business, workingat the Mansion in Dallas and the Doubletree Hotel and The Peabody in Little Rock, Ark.He also worked at Comcast. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of theTransfiguration in Dallas, where he was a greeter. He is survived by his parents; auntsand uncles, Betty and J. E. Carson of Decatur, LaRue Kite Rogers of Alpine, OletaMadden of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Helen Kite of Paris; and many cousins.Memorials may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 14115 HillcrestRd., Dallas, TX 75254-8622, or charity of choice.

Kurtz, Robert ‘Bob’1928-2009Published Thursday, December 17, 2009Memorial service for Robert "Bob" Kurtz, 81, of Boyd is 10:30 a. m. Saturday, Dec. 19,at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel with Lew Stevens as moderator. A barbecue will befrom noon to 3 p. m. at Boyd Community Center.Kurtz died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born April 4, 1928, in Milton, Pa., toLeroy and Blanche (Moser) Kurtz, he married Glory Ann (Bergren) Oct. 29, 1978, in LasVegas. He served in the U. S. Air Force and was a horse breeder, known for hisperformance horses. He is survived by his wife; daughter, Vicki Harding and husband,Gary, of Richardson; grandson, Ryan Harding; stepchildren, Chuck Dickinson and wife,Teri, of Dallas, Wendy Taggart and husband, John, of Grandview; step-grandchildren,Jason, Patsy, Charlie and Ben; step-great-grandchildren, Anna Belle and Madelyn Rose;and sisters, Helen Beadle of Boston and Doris Delong of Pennsylvania.

Lancaster, Robert Lee, Jr.1943-2009Published Sunday, September 27, 2009Funeral for Robert Lee Lancaster Jr., 66, of Bowie was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday, Sept.26, at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with Mike Henson and Harold Elliot officiating.Burial was to follow at Elmwood Cemetery.Lancaster died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Bowie. Born June 15, 1943, in Fort Worthto Robert Lee and Helen (Harlan) Lancaster Sr., he graduated from Bowie High School in1961. He attended Texas Tech University on a football scholarship, where he metJoAnne Lacy. They married Feb. 6, 1962, in Whiteface. After graduating from Texas

Tech, he coached at Idalou, Crosbyton and Aldine. He was a principal at Goldburg HighSchool for two years. The couple moved to Bowie in 1979 and purchased LancasterMemorials, which he operated until June 2009. He worked for the Texas TeachersAlternative Certification Program at the time of his death. He was a deacon at the FirstBaptist Church of Bowie, taught fifth grade Sunday school and was a member of thechoir. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Robert Tyler Lancaster. He is survivedby his wife; mother of Bowie; sons, Robbe Lancaster and wife, Diane, of Houston andDiran Lancaster and wife, Kellie, of Bowie; daughters, Sharon Erickson and husband,Brian, of Richardson and Tammy Chandler and husband, Chip, of Bowie; grandchildren,Austin and wife, Ashley, Travis, Clayton, Julie Anna, Crystal, Jake, Pierce and DaneLancaster, Garret and Wyatt Erickson and Conner and Madison Chandler; sisters, JoyceMcClendon and husband, Bill, and Linda Proctor and husband, Roy, all of Bowie; brother,Gary Paul Lancaster and wife, Cathy, of Giddings; and numerous nieces and nephews.Memorials may be made to Forward in Faith Building Fund at the First Baptist Church ofBowie.

Lane, Louanne Wood1943-2009Published Sunday, September 27, 2009Funeral for Louanne Wood Lane, 66, of Paradise was Sept. 21, at Hawkins FuneralChapel in Bridgeport with Jim McDoniel officiating.Lane died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, in Paradise. Born April 12, 1943, in Amarillo to Lonnieand Manjuanita (McClenny) Wood, she married Paul C. Lane July 2, 1982, in Richardson.She was a petroleum landman for Devon Energy. She is survived by her husband;daughters, Kim Houghtaling of Paradise, Kathryn Kinnard of Denton and Tami Risher ofSpring; grandchildren, Jamie, Kimberly Cara, Sarah, Julian, Ashleigh, Hannah, Lindseyand Zachary; sister, Ricki Arnold of Willow Park; and brother, Stephen Wood of Houston.

Lawler, Raymond R. ‘Bill’1940-2009Published Thursday, November 19, 2009Funeral for Raymond R. "Bill" Lawler, 68, of Saginaw was to be 2 p. m. Wednesday, Nov.18, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Blue Mound with the Rev. Don Shotwellofficiating. Burial was to follow at Boyd Cemetery.Lawler died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Saginaw. Born Dec. 7, 1940, in San Angelo, toLester and Willie (Stewart) Lawler, he was a retired concrete supervisor for JamesLawler Concrete. He married Joyce Kay Lohse Dec. 16, 1961, in San Angelo. Lawlerserved in the U. S. Army, was a member of the Foreign Legion and the FriendshipMissionary Baptist Church in Blue Mound. He was a resident of Aurora for 22 years. Hewas preceded in death by a sister, Sally Lawler. He is survived by his wife; a daughter,Dora Cook and husband, Jeff, of Saginaw; sons, Ray Lawler and wife, Gina, of Sunset,Lester Lawler and wife, Kay, of Euless and Jeff Lawler and wife, Jan, of Arlington;grandchildren, Kayci, Ashley, Richard, Emma, Justin, Payton, Marina, Austen andKyndra; a great-grandchild, Logan; and brothers, Virgil Van Huss, James Lawler Sr. andTom Lawler. Pallbearers were to be Richard Lawler, Jacob Lawler, Justin Lawler, AustenLawler, Payton Traylor, Cody and Adam Wilson. Honorary pallbearer was to be PaulLawler.

Lefler, Lillie Maye Woolaver1923-2009

Published Sunday, July 12, 2009Funeral for Lillie Maye (Woolaver) Lefler, 86, of Fort Worth, formerly of Decatur, wasJuly 10 at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating.Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery.Born March 23, 1923, in Decatur to Charles L. and Nonnie Pauline (Gill) Woolaver, shewas a grocery cashier at Safeway Grocery for 18 years and a member of the Methodistchurch. She married James Bradley Lefler Feb. 6, 1965, in Decatur. She was preceded indeath by her husband, and brother, J. V. Woolaver. She is survived by daughters,Shirley Swiger of Arlington and Joy Hoyos of Houston; grandchildren, Debbie Ford andBrad Swiger, both of Arlington, and Christina Ebrahim of Houston; great-grandsons,Justin and Daniel, both of Arlington; and brothers, Calvin Woodlaver, Ray Woodlaver andBill Woolaver, all of Decatur. Pallbearers were Brad Swiger, Brian Ford, Wayne Woolaver,Billy Swiger, Roger Johnson and Wayne East.

Leonard, Amy1970-2009Published Thursday, October 8, 2009Memorial service for Amy Leonard, 39, of Weatherford is 2 p. m. Thursday, Oct. 8, atthe First Baptist Church of Cottondale.Leonard died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Jan. 6, 1970, in Decatur toJames and Viola Houk, she graduated from Springtown High School and worked forParadise ISD. She is survived by her husband, Bud Leonard; mother; children, ChaseTackett and Hannah Tackett; stepdaughter, Jessica Leonard Pemintel; sister, TammySchomers; brother, James Houk Jr. ; three stepsisters; three stepbrothers; and severalnieces and nephews.

Lewis, E.R. ‘Ray’1927-2009Published Thursday, December 31, 2009Funeral for E.R. "Ray" Lewis, 82, of Paradise was Dec. 28 at Hilltop Assembly of God inBoyd with the Rev. Billy Fitch officiating. Burial was at Aurora Cemetery.Lewis died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, in Decatur. Born May 10, 1927, in Caldwell toRuben and Emma Lou (Lawrence) Lewis, he married Ruby Young March 26, 1945, inSeagraves. They were married for 60 years until her death in December 2004. Heserved in the U. S. Navy, owned Lewis Water Well and was a founder of Hilltop Assemblyof God Church in Boyd, where he served as deacon. He was named Deacon of the Yearof the North Fort Worth section of the Assemblies of God. He married Lydia Ruth BarronsJune 22, 2005, in Boyd. He was preceded in death by his first wife and a son, TerryEdwin Lewis. He is survived by his wife; sons, Larry Lewis and wife, Janet, and RogerLewis and wife, Melinda, all of Paradise; daughters, Cindy Bradford and husband, Paul,of Rushton, La., Pat Swindell and husband, Ray, of Paradise and Anita Golaz andhusband, James, of San Antonio; stepson, Frank West of Paradise; 18 grandchildren; 13great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas West of Paradise;and sister, Margaret Vuicich of Seagraves.

Lewis, Johnny Martin1928-2009Published Sunday, June 21, 2009Funeral for Johnny Martin Lewis, 80, of Decatur was June 19 at the Coker-HawkinsFuneral Home Chapel with Dr. Van Gardner and Dr. Bill Hughes officiating. Burial

followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.Lewis died Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Born Oct. 15, 1928, in Logan County, W. Va., toLeonard and Doris (Sexton) Lewis, he was retired from the United States Post Office inDenton. He married Ella Ardena "Boots" Browning Jan. 28, 1950, in Phoenix City, Ala. Heserved 28 years in the U. S. Army during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was amember of Grace Baptist Church in Decatur, the Masonic Lodge for 50 years, Sons of theConfederate Veterans, Wise County Veterans Group and the Wise County Fossil, Rockand Mineral Society. He was preceded in death by brothers, Leonard, Billy, Clyde,Donald and Larry; and sisters, Ada, Phyllis and Ruth. He is survived by his wife; son,John L. Lewis; and daughter, Leah Lewis, both of Decatur; grandchildren, Jenny Vessand husband, Michael, of Boyd, Ray Peel and wife, Kristy, of Midlothian; great-grandchildren, Peyton and Arianna Vess of Boyd and Macie, Rachael and Trapper Peel;brother, Gary Lewis and wife, Janet, of Tennessee; sisters, Patty Jordan and husband,Leonard, of Illinois and Shirley Grimmett of West Virginia; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and other relatives. Pallbearers were Stanley Kemp, Steve Hunt, Steve Hillard,Johnny Wall, Mike Sanford and Bill Whiddon.

Lewis, Lenora Ann1930-2009Published Thursday, August 27, 2009Funeral for Lenora Ann Lewis, 79, of Jacksboro was Aug. 22 at First Baptist Church inJacksboro with Billy Rhone officiating. Burial followed at Cundiff Cemetery.Lewis died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, in Jacksboro. Born March 3, 1930, in Seymour toJerry Ross and Lena Fay (Stephen) Dillard, she was a homemaker and a member ofCundiff Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elzie Gevern LewisSr. ; brother, Jerry Dillard; and sister, Martha Young. She is survived by her sons, ElzieGevern Lewis Jr. and wife, Ronda, and Greg Lewis and wife, Jennilynn, all of Jacksboro;daughters, Lynette Shelton and husband, Ricky, of Longview and Laurie Plaster ofJacksboro; sister, Janice Sims of Lubbock; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Terry Lewis, Carol Lewis, Bruce Sanford, Joe PaulNichols Jr., Jason Swan and Kyle McCurdy.

Little, Marion Edward 'Ed'1925-2009Published Sunday, May 17, 2009Graveside service for Marion Edward 'Ed' Little, 83, of Temple was May 14 at PreskittCemetery in Decatur with the Rev. Jakie Shirley officiating.Little died Monday, May 11, 2009, in Temple. Born June 23, 1925, in Childress toAlexander and Blanche (Hall) Little, he was raised and educated in Wise County. Heserved in the U. S. Army during World War II. He married Anna Lee Dunn in 1948 andmoved to Muleshoe where they developed a farming and ranching operation. Hepioneered catfish farming on the high plains of Texas and was one of the first contractcorn producers for the corn chip food industry. He moved to Temple in the mid-1970sand had a pecan orchard. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Temple. Hewas preceded in death by a son, Greg Little; a brother, Junior; and a sister, Joy. He issurvived by his wife of Temple; a son, Gary Little and wife, Mary, of Seneca, Mo. ; adaughter-in-law, Barbara Little of Denver; granddaughters, Christi of Denver andAlexandra of Seneca; two stepgrandsons, Curt McClain of Denver and Ryan Adamson ofCarl Junction, Mo. ; sisters, Marie Rawle of Chico and Rose Sain of Muleshoe; and a

brother, Walter B. Little of Muleshoe. Memorials may be made to VistaCare Foundationin Temple.

Littlejohn, Dale Ray1924-2009Published Sunday, April 5, 2009Funeral for Dale Ray Littlejohn, 84, of Decatur was April 3 at the Coker-Hawkins FuneralHome Chapel in Decatur with the Rev. Ken May officiating. Burial was to be in ShannonCemetery in Shannon.Littlejohn died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in Decatur. Born Dec. 27, 1924, in McKinney toDale B. and Allie (Giles) Littlejohn, he served in the U. S. Army during World War II andserved for three years with the 86th Division, "The Blackhawks," in both the Europeanand Pacific theaters of operation. He married Rose Trague Littlejohn in Dallas on May 19,1951. They lived in Fort Worth for 44 years and he retired from Bell Helicopter in 1986.He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur, the Adult 7 Sunday SchoolClass and a volunteer at Wise Regional Health Systems in Decatur. He was preceded indeath by his daughter, Kay Lynn; and three sisters. He is survived by his wife; threesons, David Littlejohn and wife, Cindy, of Rhome, Don Littlejohn and wife, Peggy, ofHouston and Dale Littlejohn and wife, Roxanne, of Midland; daughter, Debbie Keys andhusband, Dave, of China Spring; nine grandchildren; and a brother, E. E. Littlejohn ofGranbury.

Long, Billy D.1939-2009Published Sunday, June 7, 2009Funeral for Billy D. Long, 70, of Bridgeport was June 4 at Pleasant View Baptist Churchwith the Rev. Gary Dimmitt officiating. Burial followed at Thomas Cemetery.Long died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Jan. 6, 1939, in Jack County toHayes Alton and Myrtle (White) Long, he was a retired body repairman. He served in theU. S. Army and was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church and a formerchaplain of VFW Post 10700. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher; abrother, Harold D. Long; and a niece, Theresa Hobbs. He is survived by his companion,Pat Deaton of Bridgeport; daughters, Lynda Oller of Mansfield and Ann Grooms andhusband, Perry, of Bridgeport; grandchildren, Jeremy, Allyson, Tyler and wife, Hillary,Marissa and Kristen; great- granddaughter, Natalie and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Lavert Beard and Rodney Dunn. Honorary pallbearers were BobbyBrazier, David Smith, Bill Munn, Dub Little and Bud Buck.

Longbotham, Jeffrey1959-2009Published Thursday, December 10, 2009Funeral for Jeffrey Longbotham, 50, of Midland was Nov. 12 at Crestview Baptist Churchwith Dr. John Gerlach officiating. Burial was Nov. 13 in Fort Davis.Longbotham died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Lubbock. Born April 30, 1959, in Snyder toDr. Jack and Elisabeth Longbotham, he graduated from Clyde High School. He attendedTarleton State University, where he played football for four years and was an Agbusiness major. He worked for First City Bank in Midland for nine years and began hisown oil and gas business, Riviera Energy of Midland. He married Katy Booe Nov. 7,1981, in Midland. He was chairman of the National Kidney Foundation golf tournamentand fundraiser, raising more than $1. 5 million for the organization. He was a member of

Crestview Baptist Church and participated in Indian Guides and Indian Princessorganizations with his children. He is survived by his wife; children, Jared, Leslie andJacob of Midland; parents of Clyde; brother, Jack Longbotham of Abilene; sister, BethHigh and husband, Kelly, of Victoria; sister, Becky Longbotham Rodriguez of Bridgeport;nieces and nephews; father- and mother-in-law, Frank and Joan Holley of Lake Whitney;and sisters-in-law, Jackie Booe of Lake Whitney, Roxanna and Tommy Compton ofClifton, Kelly Keisling of Fort Worth and Debbie Holley of Weatherford. Pallbearers wereJared Longbotham, Jacob Longbotham, Jack Longbotham, Rick Killon, Tommy Compton,Glen Elliot, Rick Vestal and Bob Collier. Honorary pallbearer was Kirk Snodgrass.

Loudermilk, Earney Gayle1925-2009Published Thursday, September 10, 2009Funeral for Earney Gayle Loudermilk, 84, of Decatur was to be at 10:30 a. m.Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the First Baptist Church in Decatur with the Rev. Ken Mayofficiating. Burial was to be at Oaklawn Cemetery.Loudermilk died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. Born Feb. 1, 1925, in Downing to EarneyVolentine and Oma Lena (Baxter) Loudermilk, he married Zelma Dean Kirkland Dec. 16,1946. He retired from the United States Air Force after more than 23 years of serviceand from LTV in Grand Prairie after 20 years. He was a golfer and a member of the FirstBaptist Church in Decatur. He is survived by his wife; daughter, Kay Rouse andhusband, Charles, of Decatur; granddaughters, Milissa Harris and husband, Coy, ofDecatur, Marla Daniels and husband, Mark, of Weatherford; grandson, Mark Rouse andwife, Kelly, of Fort Worth; great-grandchildren, Chase and Cody Howard, Meghan Rouseand Abigail and Aidan Daniels. Pallbearers were to be Mark Rouse, Mark Daniels, ChaseHoward, Cody Howard, Coy Harris, Jim Seals, Richard Kirkland and Jason Seals.

Lovell, Jimmie Glen1945-2009Published Thursday, August 27, 2009Graveside service for Jimmie Glen Lovell, 64, of Alvord was to be at 10:30 a. m.Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Alvord Cemetery with Glen Randal officiating.Lovell died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. He was born Jan. 9, 1945, in Knox City to JamesFranklin and Mattie Cleo (Necessary) Lovell. He was preceded in death by his sons,Jimmy and James Lovell; one brother; and one sister. He is survived by his wife, JuanitaBarnhill of Alvord; daughters, Lisa Rene' Rawlings and husband, Ralph, of Addington,Okla., and Misty Barnhill of Beaumont; sons, Rodney Glen Lovell of Maury, N. C., andShane Barnhill of Alvord; grandchildren, Chasity, Stoney, Ashley, Allen and Jonathen;sisters, Barbara Odom, Geraldine Mullins and Sue Perkins; brothers, Gill and Dub Lovell;and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lowe, Pat, Jr.1948-2009Published Thursday, November 12, 2009Visitation for Pat Lowe Jr., 61, of Weatherford and formerly of Decatur was to be 6 to 8p. m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Alpine Funeral Home in Fort Worth. Services will be heldat a later date.Lowe died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Born July 15, 1948, in Galveston to Pat Lowe Sr. andMary Elizabeth Lowe, he was a rocktruck driver in Wise County for many years. He issurvived by his wife, Nancy Lowe; daughters, Tarah Elizabeth Bible Varnado of Fort

Worth and Ericah Jean Bible Sherwood of Durant, Okla. ; stepsons, Dustyn Bible andwife, Tammie, of Decatur, Damon Kendall and Mark and Scott Lanier of Weatherford;grandchildren, Claytin and Cali Bible and Elizabeth Ahni Marie Sherwood; and 13 step-grandchildren.

Lowrance, Gene1926-2009Published Sunday, January 11, 2009Funeral for Gene Lowrance, 82, of Chico was Jan. 9 at Morris Memorial First UnitedMethodist Church in Chico with the Rev. Elaine Bussey and Dr. Robert Beck officiating.Burial was at Chico Cemetery.Lowrance died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born April 5, 1926, in Iowa Parkto Robert Gale and Goldie Cobb Lowrance, he was a retired pumper and rancher. Hemarried Wenonah Robertson April 23, 1947, in Iowa Park. He was a member of theMorris Memorial First United Methodist Church, the American Simmental Association, theTexas Deer Association, the Sons of the Confederacy and several livestock committees.He also served on the Texas Farm Bureau board and the Chico school board. He waspreceded in death by his wife in 1998; his son, Joe Bruce Lowrance, in 1983; andbrothers, Robert Bruce Lowrance and Linton Gale Lowrance. He is survived by his son,Johnny Dan Lowrance and wife, Jerry, of Chico; grandchildren, Clint Lowrance and wife,Becky, of Chico, Cody Lowrance and wife, Terra, of Chico, Suzanne Lowrance Bailey andhusband, Cochise, of Bridgeport, Taffy Miller and husband, Pete, of Coppell and LeeannBagwell and husband, Micah, of Iowa Park; great-grandchildren, Kennedie, Jacquelyn,Kylee, Tatum, Corbin, Cade, Bo and Nash; and several nieces, nephews and otherrelatives. Memorials may be made to the Texas A&M Foundation, 410 George Bush Dr.,College Station, TX 77840, Attn: Joe Bruce Lowrance '70 Memorial Scholarship Fund.Pallbearers were John Farris, Johnny Richey, Charles Knight, Kenneth Manning, JamesWhitaker and Donald Maddux. Honorary pallbearer was Glenn Spruiell.

Lumpkins, Patrick1961-2009Published Thursday, April 9, 2009Graveside service for Patrick Lumpkins, 48, of Decatur was to be at 10 a. m.Wednesday, April 8, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.Lumpkins died Saturday, April 4, 2009, in Decatur. Born Feb. 2, 1961, in Longview toJimmy Max and Peggy Lumpkins, he worked in the shipping department at PocoGraphite. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, ShelleyLumpkins; a daughter, Nichole Lumpkins; sons, Patrick Lumpkins and Aaron Lumpkinsand wife, Janet; a grandson, Aaron Bryan Lumpkins; a son-in-law, Fernando Banda;brothers, Tony Lumpkins and Tim Lumpkins; as well as nieces and nephews.

Lunsford, Raymond 'Ray' Chesley1931-2009Published Sunday, April 19, 2009Graveside service for Raymond "Ray" Chesley Lunsford, 77, of Nocona was April 17 atOaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with the Rev. Ted Gray officiating.Lunsford died Sunday, April 12, 2009, in Nocona. Born Aug. 13, 1931, in Downing, Mo.,to Benjamin Franklin Lunsford and Daisy Lucille Kinney, he married Joyce Lunsford Nov.6, 1954, in Bedford. He served inthe U. S. Army from 1949-1952, worked in sales andmanagement for an electrical business and was a member of the Wichita Falls Kiwanis

and Rotary Clubs. He was preceded in death by a sister, Zelda Lucille Lunsford; and twobrothers, Franklin Wayne Lunsford and Leland Lloyd Lunsford. He is survived by his wifeof Nocona, formerly of Decatur; sons, Franklin Ray Lunsford and wife, Valerie, ofLewisville, James Michael Lunsford of Iowa Park and Jerry Carson Lunsford of Nocona;daughters, Marian Joyce Lunsford and Donna Lucille Turney, both of Iowa Park; sisters,Betty Crutchfield of Lovington, Ill., and Joanna Snow of Corydon, Iowa; brothers, BillyLee Lunsford of West Burlington, Iowa, and Benny Ayer of Atwood, Ill. ; sixgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Lunt, Chelsea Ann1992-2009Published Sunday, January 25, 2009Funeral for Chelsea Ann Lunt, 16, of Rhome was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday, Jan. 24, atthe First Baptist Church in Decatur with the Rev. Ken May officiating. Burial was to followat Oaklawn Cemetery.Lunt died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 30, 1992, in San Jose,Calif., to Victor Lunt and Kelly Monroe Norris, she was a sophomore at Decatur HighSchool and ran track and played on the varsity volleyball team. She is preceded in deathby her grandmother, Anne Norris. She is survived by her mother and husband, Joey, ofRhome; her father; grandparents, Larry and Karen Monroe of Hollister, Calif., Dean andMary Halverson of LaPine, Ore., and Gerald Norris of Euless; and numerous aunts,uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Pallbearers were to be Alec Torres, Dillon Quinn,Brett Harrison, C. J. Summers, Burl Cash and David Park.

Maddux, Arrila1917-2009Published Thursday, December 17, 2009Graveside service for Arrila Maddux, 92, of Chico was Dec. 15, at Chico Cemetery.Maddux died Dec. 11, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Aug. 18, 1917, in Chico to Lane Ervinand Nancy Ellen Harnsberger Harris, she married T. J. Maddux Sept. 22, 1934, inBridgeport. She was a member of the Carpenter Street Church of Christ in Bridgeportand was a homemaker most of her life. She helped her husband on their farm and dairyand worked at Golden Years Retreat, retiring at 65. She was preceded in death by herhusband; and brothers, D.L. "Dude" Harris and Elmo Harris. She is survived by her son,Donald Maddux and wife, Phyllis, of Chico; grandson, Mike Maddux and wife, Julie, ofChico; granddaughter, Cindy Pagel of Colleyville; great-grandchildren, Meredith, Shaneand Allison Maddux of Chico; nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Evelyn Morehead Haysand husband, Troy, of Paradise; and several cousins and other relatives.

Maddux, Hazel Fay1933-2009Published Sunday, September 20, 2009Graveside service for Hazel Fay Maddux, 76, of Bridgeport was Sept. 6 at Jim NedCemetery.Maddux died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Aug. 29, 1933, in Paris to Archieand Maudine Loper, she was a longtime member of Crafton Church of Christ. She was ahomemaker and fished. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Maddux;daughter, Amanda Poland; granddaughter, Nora Beth Bruce; and grandson, EastonPoland. She is survived by her sons, Elmer Maddux and James Maddux and wife, Kathy;daughters, Donna Stone and husband, Frank, Lissa Lambert and husband, Ronald, and

Rhonda Mayes and husband, Steven; sisters, Agnes Tatum and Velma Loper; 14grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Malone, Mathilde1927-2008Published Sunday, January 4, 2009Funeral for Mathilde Malone, 81, of Newark will be at 1 p. m. Monday, Jan. 5, at the FirstBaptist Church of Newark. Burial will be at Aurora Cemetery, and visitation will be from4 to 6 p. m. Sunday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.Malone died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008. Born Feb. 14, 1927, in Mondsee, in the Vcklabruck district in Austria to Johnn and Maria Paarhammer, she was a member of theFirst Baptist Church of Newark. She is survived by her husband, Dan Malone; children,Bill Malone and wife, Carol, Donna Lynch and husband, Harold, all of Newark, andRaleigh Malone and wife, Tina, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Christa Davis, FranklinMalone, Cecil Malone, Maria Amaro and Melissa Malone; great-grandchildren, JenniferDavis, Madalyn Malone, Aaron Malone, Kassandra Escalante, Linsey Chancellor, JulissaAmaro, Hannah Chancellor, Chase Malone and Dillon Malone; and sister, Gusti Teufl.

Malone, Stephanie Elaine1979-2009Published Sunday, March 8, 2009Funeral for Stephanie Elaine Malone, 29, of Haslet and formerly of Wise County was tobe at 10 a. m. Saturday, March 7, at Milestone Church in Keller.Malone died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Haslet. Born June 14, 1979, to Brian andPam Sharp, she married Randy Malone, formerly of Chico. She is survived by herhusband; sons, Ian Mitchell and Calin Isaac Malone; her parents; grandparents, Vernonand Petty Kneir and Clayton Sharp; sisters, Naomi Deaton and husband, Randy, andBreanne Oakley and husband, Jamie; mother- and father-in-law, Tim and Judy Malone;sister-in-law, Lindsay Malone; and extended family.

Mann, Billy J.1927-2009Published Sunday, October 4, 2009Funeral for Billy J. Mann, 82, of Decatur was to be at 1 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Van Gardner and Dr. Bill Hughes officiating.Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.Mann died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Decatur. Born May 17, 1927, in Decatur toRobert Jay and Rosa May (Laird) Mann, he married June Lavell Roberson Sept. 6, 1948,in Decatur. He retired after 23 years of active duty in the U. S. Air Force, and he andLavell were owners and operators of the M&M Food Mart in Decatur from 1970 to 1987.He was a member of the Decatur Masonic Lodge No. 447 A. F. & A. M., Wise CountyScottish Rite, Moslah Shriner's of Fort Worth and was a charter member of Grace BaptistChurch. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Verna Lou Meador, Daisy Swift, JuanitaBanks; and brothers, C. T., Robert and Jack Mann. He is survived by his wife; son, RickMann and wife, Claire, of Friendswood; grandsons, Ryan, Dylan and Jordan Mann;granddaughter, Caitlin Mann; brother, Ernest R. Mann and wife, Margaret, of Arlington;sisters-in-law, Marcine Rebstock of Carrollton and Alice Ruth Mann of Mineral Wells;aunt, Lucy Combs of Burkburnett; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers wereto be David Stephens, David Meador and members of the Masonic Lodge. Memorialsmay be made to Grace Baptist Church, 600 S. Trinity, Decatur, TX 76234.

Manning, Donald1940-2009Published Sunday, September 13, 2009Funeral for Donald Manning, 69, of Bridgeport was Sept. 5 at the First PresbyterianChurch of Bridgeport with the Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar officiating. Burial was at WillowPoint Cemetery near Balsora.Manning died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, in Dallas. Born Jan. 27, 1940, in Knox City toWilliam Russell and Katherine Minyard, he was a graduate of Decatur High School. Heearned an associate's degree of science from Decatur Baptist College and a bachelor ofscience degree from Texas Wesleyan University. He was married to Verna Linehan. Hewas an elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport, a member of Go Texan, aschool teacher and a longtime farmer. He sold sauces and relishes at flea markets andcollected trains. He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Clyde and Vista RayManning, and brother, Mike Manning. He is survived by his wife; daughters, VivianSchneider and husband, Neal, of Stuttgart, Germany, Donna Polston and husband,Randall, of Mineral Wells and Diane Fullingim and husband, Shandon, of Decatur;brothers, William Russell and wife, Barbara, of Saginaw and Jack Russell and wife,Geneva, of Odessa; and grandchildren, Matthew, Daniel, Ethan and Victoria Schneiderand Vista and Mahala Fullingim. Pallbearers were Jimmy Linehan, Chris Brewer, PaulSeagraves, Randall Holley, Willie Garrett and Wayne Harveson. Honorary pallbearer wasHoward Meyers.

Mara, Mildred Lucille1920-2009Published Sunday, May 10, 2009Funeral for Mildred Lucille Mara, 88, of Decatur will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday, May 12, atCornerstone Baptist Church in Decatur with James Fellers and Charles Taylor officiating.Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Monday atJones Family Funeral Home and 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. Tuesday at the church.Mara died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 9, 1920, in Siloam, Ill., toJesse and Lena Fellers, she married Jack Mara Aug. 13, 1938. She was a homemakerand quilted and sewed. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and theDecatur Quilting Club. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Jimmy Mara;three sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her sons, Roy Mara and wife,Nadine, of Boyd and David Mara of Decatur; daughter, Pamela Hawkins Williams andhusband, Randy, of Bridgeport; sisters, Jimmie Woolaver and husband, Calvin, EdnaBogard and Betty Bailes; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ricky Mara,Shane Mara, Bratton Williams, Drew Mara, Todd Mara, Nathan Mara, Caleb Burk andChase Lasater.

Mares, Lino Rodriguez1947-2009Published Thursday, May 14, 2009Funeral for Lino Rodriguez Mares, 61, of Decatur is at 10:30 a. m. Friday, May 15, atCoker-Hawkins Funeral Home with Eladio Garcia officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8p. m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.Mares died Monday, May 11, 2009, in Decatur. Born Sept. 23, 1947, in Jerez, Zacatecas,Mexico, to Eligio and Andrea (Rodriguez) Mares, he was a mechanic for McMaster New

Holland in Decatur. He married Ana Maria Luevano July 18, 1973, in Decatur. He waspreceded in death by his son, Isidrio Mares. He is survived by his wife; sons, JosueMares and Elijio Mares and wife, Carmen, of Decatur; daughters, Marysol Mares, DoraTrejo and husband, Jose, Jael Mares and Diana Mares, all of Decatur; grandchildren,Lino Yraldo, Kayla, Jacob, Tatiana and Emma; sisters, Soledad, Abigail, Obdulia, Ignagiaand Leonor; brothers, Manuel, Vicente and Uriel. Pallbearers will be Josue Mares, ElijioMares, Ruben Carrillo, Victor Chavez, Alberto Mares and Eligio Ceballos.

Marr, Darrell Edward1949-2009Published Sunday, May 31, 2009Funeral for Darrell Edward Marr, 60, of Decatur was May 29 at the Coker-HawkinsFuneral Home chapel with Gerre Joiner officiating.Marr died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Decatur. Born May 7, 1949, in Mankato, Kan., toEdward Stanley and Orpha (Bradshaw) Marr, he was director of environmental service atWise Regional Health System in Decatur and was a member of the Eagle MountainInternational Church in Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his sister, Norita Dodd;son, Dustin Marr and grandson, Nathan Galgay. He is survived by his wife, Dee Marr ofDecatur; daughters, Dawn Galgay and husband, Daniel, of Nashua, N. H., and DebraWeidner and husband, Matthew, of Emporia, Kan. ; brothers, Leo Lake of Salina, Kan.,and John Marr of Hoyt, Kan. ; and grandchildren, Jacob and Quinlin Galgay and Dominik,Noah and Jonah Weidner.

Marshall, John Keith1933-2009Published Thursday, April 2, 2009Funeral for John Keith Marshall, 76, of Alvord was March 31 at Central Fellowship Churchin Decatur with Rodney Keith Marshall officiating. Graveside service was to beWednesday, April 1 at the Levelland Cemetery in Levelland.Marshall died Saturday, March 28, 2009, in Decatur. Born Feb. 26, 1933, in Weir toCharles Nichols and Nellie Dee (Huches) Marshall, he married Mary Ella Weaver on July6, 1951, in Levelland. They moved to Alvord in 2003. Marshall retired as a Church ofChrist preacher after 30 years and retired from the Levelland ISD after 15 years workingas a transportation supervisor. He also worked with Family Outreach, Made a Differenceand as a certified CNA. He was preceded in death by his son, Timithy Allen Marshall. Heis survived by his wife; son, Dr. Rodney Keith Marshall and wife, Nacy, of Champaign,Ill. ; daughter, YoVonna Ella Cowan and husband, R. C., of Alvord; daughter-in-law, PamCaldwell and husband, Steve, of Vernon; grandchildren, Sara Lee and husband, Nick,Sonny Lance Wimberly, Joshua Marshall, Dr. Ryan Cowan and wife, Kerista, and TylerCowan and wife, Paige; great-grandchildren, Ella Cowan and Carson Lee; sisters,Charlene Odom and husband, Claude, of Lometa and Jude Gage and husband, Frank, ofJal, N. M.

Martin, Willie Joe1939-2009Published Sunday, May 10, 2009Funeral for Willie Joe Martin, 70, of Boyd will be at 11 a. m. Friday, May 29, at the BoydChurch of Christ with Eddie Montgomery officiating.Martin died April 28, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Feb. 23, 1939, in Klondike to Willie andJettie Bee Martin, he was a truck driver for the city of Denton. He was a member of the

Boyd Church of Christ. He fished, worked on cars and spent time with his family. He waspreceded in death by his brothers, Kerry, Jerry and James Martin, and his sister, ViriginaMartin. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Ann Davis; sons, Willie Joe Martin Jr., MikeMartin, Jimmy Martin, Shawn Martin and Brian Martin; daughters, Candie Mitchell,Tamara Baker, Tara Vest, Deana Sawyer and Shannon Martin; brother, Houston Martin;sisters, Jewel Salgoto, Dorthey Gracia and Shirley Dugue; grandchildren, Elisabeth,Brandon, Heather, Micheal, Amanda, Misty, Clifford, Brittany, Mayhalya, River andLandon; and three great-grandchildren.

Mask, Ruby Maxine McDonald1924-2009Published Thursday, February 26, 2009Ruby Maxine McDonald Mask, 84, of Denton died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, in Denton.Born Oct. 5, 1924, in Burkburnett to Mark and Ruby (Sanders) McDonald, she was aretired tax collector-assessor for Wise County. She was preceded in death by herhusband, Dub Mask. She is survived by her son, Stanley McCuistion of Royse City;daughter, Janice Kay Ingram of Atoka, Okla. ; stepson, Wayne Mask of Bridgeport;seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Massey, Suzanne ‘Pee Wee Elizabeth’1967-2009Published Thursday, January 29, 2009Graveside service for Suzanne "Pee Wee Elizabeth" Massey, 41 of Chico will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Pleasant Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Matt Edwards officiating.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Hawkins Funeral Home inBridgeport.Massey died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Sept. 6, 1967, in Richland Hillsto Jimmy and Mary (Drawdy) Massey, she was a homemaker. She was preceded indeath by her father; and a brother, James David Massey. She is survived by her motherof Rhome; her husband, Johnny Hothouse; sons, Johnathan Hudgins of Newark andGavin Von Heuvel of Paradise; daughters, Staci Bearden and husband, Jason, of Forney,Erica Hudgins of Chico and Gabrielle Von Heuvel of Paradise; six grandchildren, Viktoria,Taylor, Jordan, Rylee, Damian and Nattalie; three sisters, Brenda Von Heuvel andhusband, David, of Paradise, Cindy Draper and husband, Lee, of Boyd and Lisa Masseyof Southlake; and a brother, James Curtis Massey and wife, Chana, of Newark.

Matar, Fred P.1913-2009Published Sunday, September 27, 2009Mass of Christian burial for Fred P. Matar, 96, of Fort Worth, was to be at 2 p. m.Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial was to follow at EastBridgeport Cemetery. Visitation was to be 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. Saturday at the funeralhome.Matar died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born June 9, 1913, in Bridgeportto Pete Abdalla and Maroon (Hassan) Matar, he was retired from the U. S. Navy. He wasa Navy warrant officer during World War II and the Korean War. He was preceded indeath by his sons, Fred Matar Jr. and Timothy Matar; brothers, George, Charles, Phillipand Edward Matar; sisters, Freda Cofer, Faye Elias and Sadie Lawrence. He is survivedby sons, Kenneth Matar and wife, Ilona, of New Orleans and Joseph Matar and wife,Marilyn, of Mandeville, La. ; grandchildren, Michael, Paul, Joseph and Anthony Matar,

Mary LaFrance, Bobby Seivers, Rhondas Deeks and Kerry Dauphin; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mathews, Joyce Dianne1953-2009Published Sunday, March 8, 2009Funeral for Joyce Dianne Mathews, 55, of Chico will be at 2 p. m. Sunday, March 8, atHawkins Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Thomas Beddingfield and Kenneth Woodofficiating. Burial will be at Jim Ned Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p. m.Saturday at the funeral home.Mathews died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born July 30, 1953, in Bowie toReaford and Edith (Lawson) McDaniel, she was a homemaker and nanny. She waspreceded in death by her brother, Lark McDaniel. She is survived by her sons, JohnnyMcDaniel and wife, Susan, of Alvord and Michael Mathews of Log Cabin; daughters,Sheila Skinner and husband, Gary, of Chico and Rhonda Esparza and husband, Nick, ofChico; grandchildren, Michael and Ty McDaniel, Colt Skinner, Ashley, John and JamiMathews and William and Andrew Esparza; brothers, Wayne McDaniel of Park Springs,Winford McDaniel and wife, Greta, of Chico, Harold McDaniel and wife, Joyce, of Craftonand Corky McDaniel and wife, Jo, of Bridgeport; sisters, Marie Cox and husband, Cecil,of Bowie, Louise Throckmorton and husband, James, of Bowie, Lois Hunter and husband,Roy, of Chico and Joann Parker and husband, Dwayne, of Chico; and numerous niecesand nephews. Pallbearers were to be R. D. Throckmorton, Ricky Throckmorton, LarryThrockmorton, Chad McDaniel, Jody McDaniel, Carl McDaniel, Kyle McDaniel and JoshMcDaniel. Honorary pallbearers are Greg Gee, Bill McDaniel, Jay Throckmorton and CoyMcIlroy.

Matlock, Wyatt1956-2009Published Thursday, May 7, 2009Funeral for Wyatt Matlock, 52, of Springtown was to be at 10 a. m. Wednesday, May 6,at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel in Weatherford with the Revs. Doug Harris and WesJordan officiating. Burial will be at Erwin Cemetery.Matlock died Saturday, May 2, 2009, in Azle. Born May 13, 1956, in Azle to Leo andThelma Matlock, he was the owner and operator of Matlock's Garage. He rode three-wheel motorcycles and watched Speed TV. He was preceded in death by his son,Timothy Matlock. He is survived by his mother of Springtown; sons, Randy Matlock andEmory Matlock, both of Springtown; daughter, Kanetha Matlock and husband, NoahRose, of Springtown; brother, Ellis Matlock and wife, Etta, of Azle; sister, Cleo Cortezand husband, Ramon, of Bridgeport; and six grandchildren.

Matney, Jimmy Ray1934-2009Published Thursday, January 15, 2009Funeral for Jimmy Ray Matney, 75, of Chico was to be at 10 a. m. Wednesday, Jan. 14,at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry A. Matney and Ben W. Matney officiating.Burial was to be at Jonestown Cemetery.Matney died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, in Chico. Born Jan. 5, 1934, in Decatur to Clyde A.and Audrey Faye (Minor) Matney, he was a fireman in the U. S. Navy during the KoreanWar. He married Jackie Dean Clements April 19, 1955, in Grand Prairie. He is survivedby his wife; sons, Randy M. Matney of Kerrville and Clyde G. Matney and wife, Toni, of

Bridgeport; grandchildren, William, Lisa Marie, Nicholas Ryan, Natasha, Leif andLuciana; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry A. Matney of Surprise, Ariz., Ben W.Matney of Marble Falls and S.J. "Bub" Matney of Bridgeport; and several nieces andnephews. Pallbearers were to be Wayne Andreasen, Jim Plunkett, Howe McLean, JakeMcLean, Don Baker and Lloyd Beckworth. Honorary pallbearer was to be CorkyMcDaniel.

Mattingley, T.W. ‘Tex’1927-2009Published Sunday, December 13, 2009Graveside service for T.W. "Tex" Mattingley, 82, of Bridgeport was Dec. 6 at WilsonPrairie Cemetery with the Rev. Doyle Slimp officiating.Mattingley died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born March 2, 1927, in Wise Countyto Leslie and Opal (Nall) Mattingley, he worked for the Texas Department ofTransportation. He is survived by his nieces and nephews.

Mattison, Andrew Neil1980-2009Published Sunday, June 28, 2009Funeral for Andrew Neil Mattison, 28, of Fort Worth was June 26 at the First BaptistChurch in Decatur with Monte Tuttle officiating.Mattison died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in Richland Hills. Born Nov. 13, 1980, in Decaturto Gary Louis and Teresa Ann (Christian) Mattison, he graduated from Decatur HighSchool in 1999 and worked as a recruiter for Raider Express Transportation Co. in FortWorth. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his sons, CadenRobison and Dane Andrew Neil Mattison, both of Denton; mother, Teresa Mattison ofDecatur; fianc , Ashley Brooke Spencer of Roanoke; brother, Christian Alan Mattison andwife, Laci, of Decatur; sister, Cory Lee Johnson and husband, Ian, of Denton; nephews;and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Loucks,Chris Reed, Erica Eison, Jeremy Davis, Ryan Brown, Trey McKinnon, Eric Caraway, JohnCoker, Candace Carter, Mike Eggleton, Dustin Roddy, Ryan Sessions, Lance Prescott,Chase Chapman, Amy Gardner and Jessica Sicking. Memorials may be made to the AndyMattison Fund at Denton Area Teacher's Credit Union, 600 Ford St., Decatur, TX 76234.

Mattix, Terry L.1956-2009Published Sunday, December 13, 2009Memorial service for Terry L. Mattix, 53, of Fort Worth is 2 p. m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at theBridgeport Country Club.Mattix died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Arlington. He was born March 16, 1956, inBridgeport. He is survived by wife, Geri Mattix; children, Lucas, Jennifer, and Eric Mattix;mother, Betty Buckner; brother, Buz Mattix; sister, Valera Hudson; and fivegrandchildren.

Mayhew, Jan1953-2009Published Thursday, December 3, 2009Funeral for Jan Mayhew, 56, of Boyd is 2 p. m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the First Baptist Churchof Boyd with the Rev. Mark Autry officiating. Burial is at Boyd Cemetery. Visitation isfrom 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.

Mayhew died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Decatur. Born Sept. 28, 1953, in Arkansas toWeldon and Lucille (McKown) Lucas, she married William Mayhew Oct. 15, 1971, in FortWorth. She was assistant manager of Fred's in Bridgeport. She is survived by herhusband; son, Cody Mayhew of Boyd; brothers, Milton Lucas and wife, Toni, and James(Pete) Lucas and wife, Linda, all of Fort Worth; and sisters, Sue Smith and husband,Smitty, of Fort Worth and Carolyn White and husband, Charles, of Granbury. Pallbearersare Randy Lucas, Terry Smith, Chris White, Frank Miller, Brent Buggar, WillieKammerdiener, Allen Herington and Chris Howell. Honorary pallbearer is David Smith.

McBride, Anna Louise1932-2009Published Sunday, August 23, 2009Funeral for Anna Louise McBride, 76, of Lubbock was Aug. 19 at Hudman Funeral HomeChapel with the Rev. Grady Shytles officiating. Burial was at Terrace Cemetery.McBride died Aug. 18, 2009, in Lubbock. Born Nov. 30, 1932, in Twitty to ChristopherColumbus and Elaine (Westmorland) Winters, she married James V. McBride Jan. 10,1957, in Portales, N. M. She was a hairdresser in Chico for many years before moving toLubbock. She was preceded in death by her husband July 28, 2003, and her sister, MaryAlberta Fry, in January 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Sims of Post; son,Curtis McBride of Lubbock; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Tye Williamson, David James Sims, Christopher Sims, Gary Butner,Terry Vincent, Tommy Joe Fisher and Bruce Ford.

McCauley, Patsy1928-2009Published Sunday, February 1, 2009Graveside service for Patsy McCauley, 80, of Decatur was to be at 11 a. m. Saturday,Jan. 31, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with Todd Parks officiating.McCauley died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, in Decatur. She was born July 31, 1928, inPottsboro to Lawrence and Willie (Belle) Rone. She is survived by her husband, KellyMcCauley; son, Jack Moore of Fort Worth; daughter, Deborah Hilton of Decatur;grandchildren, Jake Hilton of Flower Mound, Lydia Markoff of Pacifica, Calif., LesleyHilton of Decatur, Nate Stosberg of San Antonio and Joe Fleetwood of Longview; andgreat-grandchildren, Annika Markoff of Pacifica, Calif., and Anna and Andrew Stosberg ofSan Antonio. Pallbearers were to be Blake Sandford, Andrew Sandford, Andrew Rottner,Robert Brown, Rick Mumford and Richard Fleming.

McComis, Jean D.1932-2009Published Sunday, March 1, 2009Funeral for Jean D. McComis, 76, of Bridgeport was Feb. 26 at the First United MethodistChurch in Bridgeport with the Rev. Dana Coker officiating. Burial was at East BridgeportCemetery.McComis died Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, in Decatur. Born Dec. 31, 1932, in Logan, W. Va.,to Floyd and Myrtle Moulder, she was a retired dispatcher for Acme Brick. She waspreceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ray McComis, and her brother, JackieMoulder. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth McComis, Keith McComis and wife,Carolyn, David McComis and wife, Brenda, and Randy McComis and wife, Shelley;brother, Ronnie Moulder; sisters, Maxine Pyck, Gail Reynolds, Shirley Crawford andBecky Satterfield; grandchildren, Michael McComis, Stephanie McElroy, Brandon

McComis, Jared McComis, Katie McComis, Kristen McComis, Whitney McComis andAlyssa McComis; and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy Kleam, JimmyMeyers, Butch Laxson, Fred Meyers, Ken Kilpatrick, Jon Northcutt, Larry VanHoose andDale Camp. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Brazier, Pat Oates, Jerry Patridge andCharlie Grill. Donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund,Bridgeport.

McEntire, James Verland 'Mack'1930-2009Published Thursday, April 23, 2009Funeral for James Verland "Mack" McEntire, 78, of Boyd, was April 21 at the First BaptistChurch in Boyd with burial at Boyd Cemetery. The Rev. Darryl Hatley officiated.McEntire died Saturday, April 18 , 2009, in Boyd. Born in Comanche, Okla., Aug.13,1930, he was raised by his stepfather and mother, Ira and Mytrle Hendrix. Hemarried Mytrle "Dot" Viola McKinney Feb. 18, 1950, in Fort Worth. He was a member ofthe First Baptist Church and owned Mack's Furniture and Carpet, both in Boyd.Pallbearers were Jason Edwards, Jonas McEntire, Dusty Mayhue, Jeremmy McEntire,Derek Mayhue and Kent Spencer. Honorary pallbearers were Jerred McEntire, BryceRodgers, Blake Rodgers and Kaidyn Mayhue. He is survived by his wife; son, JerryMcEntire and wife, Carolyn, of Boyd; daughters, Diane Edwards, Sheila Mayhue andhusband, Jeff, and Shelly Rodgers, all of Boyd; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Eastwood and husband, Don, of Azle, Sue Jackson andhusband, Jackie, of Jacksboro; and other relatives.

McGlaun, Charlie Ann1930-2009Published Sunday, March 1, 2009Funeral for Charlie Ann McGlaun, 78, of Newark was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday, Feb.28, at Newark Church of Christ with Mike Boaldin officiating. Burial was to follow at 2 p.m. at the Meredith Camp Grounds Cemetery in Athens.McGlaun died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 11, 1930, in Detroit, Texas,to Charlie L. and Annie Stanley, she had a travel business in Belize. She made flowerarrangements and jewelry and taught vocational courses in flower arranging andcomputer science at Tarrant County Junior College at the age of 75. She was a memberof the Newark Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl,Raymond and Carl Stanley. She is survived by three daughters, Shelley McGlaun,Melissa Stratton of Dallas and Holly Hayworth of Ponder; son, Casey McGlaun and wife,Liz, of Lone Camp; six grandchildren, Clarke Lewis, Carly, Caitlin and Chloe McGlaun,Cole Spann and Caly Hayworth; a great-granddaughter, Riley Grace Lewis; and a sister,Linda Stanley of Bonham. Pallbearers were to be Kelly Tibbels, Cole Spann, Ed Jolley,Jeff Bue, Tom Long and Jerry Lee.

McGuire, Carol Ray1939-2009Published Sunday, April 12, 2009Funeral for Carol Ray McGuire, 69, of Chico was April 9 at Hawkins Funeral Chapel inBridgeport with the Rev. Forrest Gibbs officiating. Burial followed at Olive BranchCemetery. A memorial service will be at 3 p. m. Thursday, April 16 at NorthwoodsPresbyterian Church in Houston.McGuire died Monday, April 6, 2009, in Chico. Born July 27, 1939, in Chico to Brady and

Hazel McGuire, he attended Kilgore Junior College and Sam Houston State Universityand was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. As a pilot in the Marine Corps, he flewA4s with the VMA 225. He worked for Braniff International for 17 years, flying theElectra, 727s, 747s and the Concord. He also was a pilot for Piedmont Airlines, flying727s and the Fokker, and U. S. Airways, flying 737s. He retired at the age of 51. He waspreceded in death by a son, Mark Douglas McGuire. He is survived by his wife, BarbaraKing McGuire of Chico; daughters, Amanda Jones and husband, Lewis, of Joplin, Mo.,and Miranda Lee Owens and husband, Rik, of Phoenix, Ariz. ; grandchildren, Paula,Rachel and Maryella; brother, Jerry McGuire of Chico; and numerous nieces andnephews. Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

McKeever, Evelena1919-2009Published Thursday, November 19, 2009Funeral for Evelena McKeever, 90, of Chico is 2 p. m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at HawkinsFuneral Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Randall officiating. Burial will follow at PleasantGrove Cemetery.McKeever died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 24, 1919, to Ben and MyrtleEdge Boner in Decatur, she married Elmer William McKeever Aug. 14, 1937, in Decatur.She was a housewife and a member of the Living Word Assembly of God Church inAlvord. She was preceded in death by her husband; grandson, Dennis McKeever; andbrothers, Hubert, John and Weed Boner. She is survived by her sons, RaymondMcKeever and wife, Reba, of Paradise, Lee Roy McKeever and wife, Jean, of Chico andJerry McKeever and wife, Mary, of Chico; grandchildren, Connie Johnson and husband,Carl, Tony McKeever and wife, Mary, Delinda Buckner and husband, Kenny, Pam Cayceand husband, Rodney, Jeff McKeever and wife, Cherie, Johnny McKeever and wife, Pam,Rick McKeever and wife, Krista and Tammy Pryor and husband, Kenny; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, O.W. "Bus" Boner of Decatur;and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers will be Tony, Rick,Johnny and Jeff McKeever, Carl Johnson, Randall Buckner, Kenny Pryor and RodneyCayce.

McVey, Jimmie David1943-2009Published Sunday, November 29, 2009Memorial service for Jimmie David McVey, 65, of Granbury is 3 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 5,at Granbury First United Methodist Church. His body was donated to SouthwesternMedical Science for research.McVey died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Dec. 28, 1943, in Santa Fe, N.M., he married Marolyn Krabbe Sept. 2, 1967. He received a master's degree in musiceducation from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S. D., and taught music and ledmarching bands in Chico, Wilson, Yuma, Colo., Kadoka, S. D., and Rapid City, S. D., formore than 25 years. He played the French horn with the Trinity Symphony in FortWorth. Along the way, he earned a second master's in counseling from the University ofNorth Texas and worked with children at Nettie Baccus Elementary in Granbury for 16years. He was preceded in death by his stepsister, Nancy Wickham. He is survived by hiswife; daughters, Tia and Dionne McVey of Allen, and Regan King and husband, Paul, ofGranbury; mother, Wilda Black of Spokane, Wash. sisters, Reba Bowman of Blackwell,Okla., Carla Dedera and husband, Joe, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and Verna Curry and

husband, Dale, of Seattle; stepbrother, Bill Greaser and wife, Melanie, of Amarillo; andnumerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Brandon's Hopecollaboration with Granbury First United Methodist Church and Nettie Baccus ElementarySchool.

Meadows, Colleen Anne1945-2009Published Sunday, May 17, 2009Memorial service for Colleen Anne Meadows, 63, of Colleyville will be at noon Tuesday,May 19, at St. Laurence Episcopal Church in Southlake, with a luncheon following theservice. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Monday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home inColleyville.Meadows died Saturday, May 9, 2009. Born Aug. 29, 1945, in Brownwood to Mildred andJack Waddell, she graduated from Richland High School in 1963 and from the Universityof Texas at Arlington. She was a community volunteer and was a member of the NorthEast Tarrant County Arts League, Supporters of the Shelter, Legacy of WomenCommittee, United Way of Tarrant County, board of directors of the Women's Shelter,board of directors of the American Heart Association, Harris Methodist HEB Hospital andWomen's advisory board, Harris Methodist HEB Hospital event board and ColleyvilleWomen's Club. She is survived by her husband, Charles David Meadows; mother ofGranbury; daughters, Julie Muehlstein and husband, Aaron, of Decatur and JenniferCulpepper of Benbrook; stepsons, David E. Meadows of Dallas and Martin Meadows ofCabo San Lucas, Mexico; sisters, Judy Lambert and husband, Thom, of Decatur andMary Spencer of Granbury; brother, David Waddell of Hurst; grandchildren, Garrett,Grayson and Marissa Muehlstein and Asa and Adin Culpepper; as well as nephews,nieces and cousins. Memorials may be sent to SafeHaven Tarrant County, http://www.safehaventc. org

Melanson, Leo G.1942-2009Published Thursday, June 25, 2009Memorial service for Leo G. Melanson, 66, of Pompano Beach, Fla., was June 22 inPompano Beach.Melanson died Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Born Nov. 4, 1942, in Fall River, Mass., toHenri Melanson and Irene Audet, he was a member of the Lion's Club, served as thedistrict committee chairman and received numerous awards, including the Melvin JonesAward, the Millard B. Conklin Crusader Award for Lionism and the Distinguished ServiceAward. He was acknowledged as Lion of the Year more than once and earned recognitionfrom the Lion's Club International president in 2002-2003. He was an auctioneer andantique appraiser, and he assisted in organizing fundraising events for several nationalcharities. He also raised money for local nonprofit organizations including the WiseCounty Heritage Museum in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Brown Melanson ofPompano Beach, formerly of Decatur; son, Keith Melanson of Boca Raton, Fla. ; sister,Jean Lavigne of Midland, Conn. ; brother, Roger Melanson of West Port, Mass. ; eightgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Methvin, Margie Mae1934-2009Published Sunday, June 7, 2009Graveside service for Margie Mae Methvin, 75, of Rhome was June 1 at Restland

Memorial Park in Dallas.Methvin died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Decatur. Born April 28, 1934, in Decatur toWilliam and Freida Pitts, she was a dispatcher for Texas Instruments. She is survived byher husband, Johnny D. Methvin; son, Griff Methvin and wife, Alicia; sisters, Faye Reedand husband, Gene, of Decatur, Billie Oldham and husband, David, of Watauga, JeanWarren of Boyd and Carolyn Karr and husband, Dave, of Faith; grandsons, James andAllan; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Metzner, Mildred Marie McGlumphy1915-2009Published Thursday, May 14, 2009Memorial service for Mildred Marie McGlumphy Metzner, 93, of Newark is at 5 p. m.Thursday, May 14, at Sage Meadow Church in Justin with the Rev. Bryan Hendricksofficiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p. m. Thursday at the church.Metzner died Saturday, May 9, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 12, 1915, in Claysville, Pa.,to Leo and Alta Pearl (Sprowls) McGlumphy, she graduated from Claysville High Schoolin 1933. She was the retired owner and operator of Mildred's Beauty Shop. She was amember of the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary and theEastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Charles Metzner;granddaughter, Hannah Nicole Woods; and sisters, Delores Sanes and Virginia Rettinger.She is survived by her daughter, Tracie Windsor of Newark; grandsons, Rick Woods Jr.and wife, Sarah, and Chad Woods; granddaughter, Shena Gerreck and husband, Rick;great-grandsons, Kaleb Belcher, Rickey Woods III, Bailey Belcher, Justin Woods andCole Gerreck; great-granddaughters, Tabitha Woods, Kayla Woods, Macey Gerreck andKaylie Gerreck.

Meyer, Vincent Louis Patrick2009Published Sunday, April 5, 2009Graveside service for Vincent Louis Patrick Myer, infant son of Justin and Haleigh Meyerof Rhome, was April 2 at Boyd Cemetery with Randall Easter officiating.Meyer was born March 28, 2009, and died March 29, 2009. He is survived by hisparents; grandparents, Fred and Lori Meyer of Boyd, Josh and Barbara Baldree ofRhome and Troy and Lawana Morrison of Lake Tawakoni; as well as aunts, uncles andcousins.

Miller, Raleigh Wayne1946-2009Published Sunday, July 19, 2009Funeral for Raleigh Wayne Miller, 62, of Decatur was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday, July 18,2009, at the Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with Dr. Bill Hughesofficiating. Burial was to follow the service at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1. Visitationwas to be held from 1 p. m. to 2 p. m. prior to the service.Miller died Thursday, July 16, 2009. Born Nov. 1, 1946, in Decatur to Jesse Coleman"J.C." and Lillian Opal (Beall) Miller, he married Linda Carol Shaw Dec. 31, 1986, inHurst. He retired from Reltec in Bedford as a software engineer and served in the U. S.Airforce. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Miller. He is survived by hiswife; two sons, Michael Coleman Miller and wife, Amy, of Silver Springs, Md., andCharles Christian Miller of Dallas; two grandchildren, Anna and Carter Miller of SilverSprings. Pallbearers were to be Bruce Malcolm, Butch Wilkerson, Phil Babcock, Phil

Haynes, Dave Miles and Kevin Bramlett. Honorary pallbearers were to be Mike Watts andJerry Lee.

Mills, James D.1957-2009Published Sunday, December 6, 2009Memorial service for James D. Mills, 52, of Bridgeport was to be 4 p. m. Saturday, Dec.5, at Central Fellowship church in Decatur.Mills died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born June 30, 1957, in El Campo toLonnie and Norma Jean (Pitts) Mills, he was a retired truck driver and a member ofCentral Fellowship church in Decatur. He was preceded in death by a brother, HowardMills, and a brother-in-law, Richard Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Mills;daughters, Khristi Hardee of Bowie; grandchildren, Katie Mullen, Destinee Hardee,Reagan Hardee, Stetson Wahlstrom and Levi Wahlstrom; stepmother, Rosemary Mills ofParadise; brother, Tom Mills and wife, Kelly, of Lake Bridgeport; sister, Carla Thomas ofChico.

Mills, James Lloyd ‘Buddy’1938-2009Published Thursday, July 23, 2009Graveside service for James Lloyd "Buddy" Mills, 70, of Decatur is 10 a. m. Thursday,July 23, at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6:30 to 8 p. m. Wednesday atClement-Keel Funeral Home in Gainesville.Mills died Monday, July 20, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 17, 1938, in Denton to Jamesand Thelma (Sexton) Mills, he married Anna Cook July 16, 1960, in Ardmore, Okla. Heworked for the U. S. Postal Service for more than 40 years before retiring. He waspreceded in death by his sister, Darlene Hamlin. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mills ofDecatur; sons, Tom B. and Dee Ann Mills of Weatherford, Kirk and Breigh Mills ofGainesville and Derek Mills of Bowie; daughter, Kathy Meyer of Iowa Park;grandchildren, Autumn Middlebrooks, McKenzi Blount, Kaleb Meyer, Kollin Meyer, KylieMills, Kolbin Mills, Reece Mills and Mason Mills; great-grandchildren, Trenton Blount,Kendall Meyer and Avery Middlebrook. His grandsons were to serve as pallbearers.

Mills, William 'Billy'1961-2009Published Sunday, May 24, 2009Funeral for William "Billy" Mills, 47, of Rhome is at 2 p. m. Sunday, May 24, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Boyd with the Rev. David E. Mills officiating. Burial will followat Aurora Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p. m. Saturday.Mills died Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Decatur. Born Oct. 10, 1961, in Indio, Calif., toErvin and Pauline (Richards) Mills, he was a construction worker. He was preceded indeath by his father, his niece, Jenna Mills, and a cousin, Kari Sue Scott. He is survivedby his mother, Polly Ferguson of Comanche, Okla. ; a sister, Donna Bond, of Comanche,Okla. ; brothers, David Mills, and wife, Kerry, of Rhome, Bobby Mills and wife, Aundrea,of Haltom City, Tim Mills of Comanche, Okla. ; nephews, Steven Bond, Travis Bond andwife, Cassie, Nathan Bond, Ronnie Mills and wife, Tiffany, Halston Mills and Tanner Mills;nieces, Ronette Stewart and husband, Scottlan, and Tara Mills; a great-nephew,Daemon Bond; great-nieces, Kaili Mills and Skyler Stewart; and numerous aunts, unclesand cousins. Pallbearers were to be Bobby Mills, Tim Mills, Ronnie Mills, Halston Mills,

Randy Thompson and Don Richards. Honorary pallbearers were Rodney File and RandallThompson.

Mobley, Kyle1971-2009Published Thursday, August 27, 2009Memorial service for Kyle Mobley, 38, of Decatur was Aug. 25 at Bluebonnet HillsMemorial Chapel.Mobley died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, in Dallas. Born Aug. 11, 1971, in Garland to Jim andEmmy Mobley, he received a bachelor of arts degree from Southern Methodist Universityin 1998 and was attending law school at Texas Wesleyan University at the time of hisdeath. He had dogs and horses and was a World Champion in Youth Western Pleasure atthe Paint Horse World Show in 1988. He also enjoyed sports. He is survived by hisparents of Decatur; brother, Kenny Mobley and wife, Vicky, of Grapevine, and theirchildren, Conrad and McKenna. Memorials may be made to the American LiverFoundation, http://www. liverfoundation. org

Montgomery, Vivian Margaret1916-2009Published Thursday, October 22, 2009Graveside service for Vivian Margaret Montgomery, 93, of Decatur is 10:30 a. m.Thursday, Oct. 22, at Oaklawn Cemetery. The Rev. Ken May will officiate.Montgomery died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Decatur. Born Feb. 15, 1916, in MontagueCounty to William and Matilda (Weinman) Hachtel, she was a homemaker. She marriedMarion H. Montgomery Dec. 27, 1939, in Decatur. She was preceded in death by herhusband; a stepdaughter, Emma Faye Robinson; three brothers, Albert, Marvin andMelvin Hachtel; and a sister, Flora Branch. She is survived by two sons, M. H.Montgomery and Dalton Montgomery and wife, Sharon, all of Decatur; grandchildren,Angie Browning and husband, Sean, Chad, Clay and Allison Montgomery, all of Decatur;great-grandchildren, Cade, Morgan, Payton, Hayden and Zayne Montgomery; a sister,Clara Doyle of Slidell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Moody, Kara LeAnn1972-2009Published Thursday, October 22, 2009Funeral for Kara LeAnn Moody, 37, of Olney was Oct. 20 at Jones Family Funeral Home.Burial followed at Jim Ned Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Williams officiated.Born June 30, 1972, in Big Spring, Moody died Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in Olney. She waspreceded in death by her brother, Donnie Moody; grandmother, Pauline Shultz; andgrandfather, Bud Moody. She is survived by her parents, Rual Moody of Levelland andCarolyn Elder of San Antonio; brothers, Keith Moody of Bridgeport, Kirby Moody ofSundown and Kim Sweatt of Odessa; sisters, Kayla Harris of Bridgeport, Keri Love ofLevelland and Krystal Gilmer of Sundown; and 13 nieces and nephews. Pallbearers wereNate Moody, Kalob Moody, Logan Moody, Kurtis Moody, Dakota Moody and Kaide Moody.

Moody, Logan Bradley2005-2009Published Thursday, October 8, 2009Funeral for Logan Bradley Moody, 4, of Chico was Oct. 6 at the First United MethodistChurch in Decatur with the Revs. Johnny Irish and Roy Spore officiating. Burial was at

Paradise Cemetery.Logan died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. He was born March 25, 2005, in Grapevine to Lanceand Shanna (Trow) Moody. He is survived by his parents of Chico; sisters, Taylor andJayden Moody; grandparents, Tim and Lynda Trow of Decatur, Gail and Harold Read ofBridgeport and Henry Moody of Austin; great-grandparents, Inez Lee of Bridgeport,Eileen Johnson of Ryan, Okla., and Laurie Trow of Minneapolis, Minn. ; and numerousextended family members. Pallbearers were Brett Roper, Chris Hensley, Eric Huston,Leslie McConnell, Brad Roberson and Chris Walsh.

Moody, Nona Pearl1922-2009Published Thursday, January 22, 2009Funeral for Nona Pearl Moody, 86, of Chico was Jan. 20 at Jones Family Funeral HomeChapel with Danny Russell and Marvin Ellis officiating. Burial was at Jim Ned Cemetery.Moody died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Dec. 5, 1922, to William R. andHattie Boswell in Wichita Falls, she married Louis Moody July 22, 1939. She sewed,played dominoes and cards and fished. She lived on a farm most of her life and was amember of the Church of Christ in Crafton. She was preceded in death by her husband;three daughters; one brother; two sisters; four grandsons; and six sons-in-law. She issurvived by her children, James Moody, Leon Moody and wife, Teresa, ThelmaThompson, Nora Hood and husband, Lot, Rosie Thompson and husband, Jim, GlennMoody, Doris Jenkins, Sherry Brown, Hattie Hale and husband, Dale, Gene Moody andwife, Regina, Dale Moody, Shorty Moody and wife, Myra, Nancy McCasland and husband,Mike, and Carandy Guinn and husband, Johnny; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Jimmy Ellis, Donnie Grooms, Eddie Cowley, Johnny Clifton, JohnnyMonroe and Jimmy Counts.

Mooney, Daniel Ingram, Jr.1948-2009Published Sunday, April 5, 2009Memorial service for Daniel Ingram Mooney Jr., 60, of Decatur will be 10 a. m. Saturday,April 11, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roy Spore officiating.Mooney died Thursday, April 2, 2009, in Decatur. Born Jan. 1, 1948, in Decatur, toDaniel and Ruth (Hopson) Mooney Sr., he married Cheryle Cook Jan. 14, 1969, and wasmarried 39 years at her death April 6, 2008. He married Mary Elizabeth Johnson Feb.14, 2009. He served in the United States Army and the United States Marines during theVietnam War. He worked at Lockheed-Martin Aviation for 28 years as an aviationelectrician, and he was a member of Wise County Veterans' Group, Sons of ConfederateVeterans, National Rifle Association and the First United Methodist Church. He issurvived by his wife; three sons, Glenn Scott Cook and wife, Kayla, of Abilene, DanielAntonio (Tony) Mooney and wife, Paula, and Brian Sean Mooney, both of Decatur; adaughter, Billie Jean Cochran and husband, Josh, of Decatur; six grandchildren, Keenan,Brittany, Tana and Tamara Cook and Conner and Devin Mooney; and a great-grandchild,Kinsley Young.

Moore, Jayden Ray2008-2009Published Thursday, September 17, 2009Funeral for Jayden Ray Moore, 1, of Rhome was to be at 3 p. m. Wednesday, Sept. 16,

at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth with burial at Laurel Land Memorial Park.Visitation was to be from 1 to 3 p. m. Wednesday.Moore died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. He was born Jan. 27, 2008, to Heather Moore andJunior Gomez. He is survived by his parents; brother, Giovanni Austin Moore;grandparents, Sue Snyder, Scott and Laura Moore and Arturo Gomez Sr. ; great-grandmothers, Regina Snyder, Nuna Moore and Judy Hernandez; uncle, Sam Moore;aunts, Mackenzie Moore, Rolla Moore and Delaney Moore; and other family members.

Moore, Katherine1936-2009Published Sunday, August 30, 2009Funeral for Katherine Moore, 72, of Sunset is at 2 p. m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at HawkinsFuneral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Autry officiating. Burial is at West BridgeportCemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p. m. Saturday.Moore died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Sunset. Born Sept. 19, 1936, in Paradise toFrederick Carl and Dessie Irene (Jones) Lemme, she was a homemaker. She waspreceded in death by her husband, Billy J. Moore; two brothers, Melvin and Earl Limme;and a sister, Louise Dickenson. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Moore of Sunsetand Brenda Moore and husband, Buddy, of Vashti; grandchildren, Nicci, Joe and Dani;brother, W. J. Lemme and wife, Shirley, of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces andnephews. Pallbearers are Graylie Linne, William J. Lemme II, Fred Dickenson, RonaldWhitson, Chris McDade and Lonnie McDade III.

Moorman, Leslie Ben1939-2009Published Sunday, June 7, 2009Memorial service for Leslie Ben Moorman, 69, of Denison was to be at 10:30 a. m.Saturday, June 6, at Grace Bible Church in Sherman with the Rev. George Clineofficiating.Moorman died Sunday, May 31, 2009, in Durant. Born Aug. 14, 1939, in Denton toLeslie Ewing Moorman and Mary Evelyn Burdette Moorman, he grew up in Argyle andattended Denton High School before entering the U. S. Navy, where he served on the U.S. S. Shay and Shangri-la. He continued his father's business of paint and wallcoveringuntil he retired in 2003. He attended the University of North Texas-Denton and RichlandCollege-Richardson and studied horticulture and landscape design. He worked in hisgarden and was active in the Grace Bible Church in Sherman. He is survived by his wife,Marilynn Mitchell-Moorman; daughter, Tracy Lynn Brown and husband, Roger, ofDecatur; son, James Leslie Moorman and wife, Sharon, of Garland; stepdaughter,Pamela Byers-Smith and husband, Aaron, of Frisco; former wife, Mary Cantu of Decatur;and grandchildren, Dodge, Sam, Jessica, Mason, Madalyn, Christopher and Weston Lee.Memorials may be made to Grace Bible Church, 4670 North Loy Lake Road, Sherman,TX, 75090.

Morgan, Thelma Joy1943-2009Published Sunday, September 13, 2009A private memorial service will be held for Thelma Joy Morgan, 65, of Decatur.Morgan died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, in Decatur. Born Dec. 16, 1943, in Fort Worth toCarney and Francis (Touchstone) Stewart, she was a home health attendant. She was amember of the Holiness Church of Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her

husband, Marvin Morgan, in 2003 and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter,Teresa Hughes of Louisiana; sons, Troy Morgan and wife, Toya, of San Angelo andThomas Morgan and wife, Linda, of Fort Worth; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Morris, Charles Allan, Jr.1955-2009Published Sunday, April 26, 2009Services for Charles Allan Morris Jr., 53, of San Antonio will be held at a later date inSlidell.Morris died Sunday, April 19, 2009, in San Antonio. He was born July 21, 1955, inDenton to Charles and Gina Morris. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Morris; parents;two stepdaughters; brother, Mark Morris; sister, Carol Johnston; and twostepgrandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society or Cal Farleys BoysRanch.

Morris, Grant Carlisle, Jr.1953-2009Published Thursday, May 7, 2009Funeral for Grant Carlisle Morris Jr., 55, of Decatur was May 5 at Christian-HawkinsFuneral Chapel in Boyd with the Rev. Roland Hodge officiating.Morris died Friday, May 1, 2009, in Decatur. Born June 30, 1953, in Dallas to GrantCarlisle and Monnie Dee (Knott) Morris, he was a painter. He is survived by his sons,Timothy Grant Morris and wife, Karen, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Grant Carlisle MorrisIII and wife, Jennifer, of Lindsay, Okla., and Jason Daniel Morris of Decatur; twogranddaughters, Freyja May Morris and Kayla Raine Morris; sisters, Barbara Plunk andCarlene Fonseca; brother, David Morris; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Morris, Wanda Fay McClure1933-2009Published Sunday, November 8, 2009Funeral for Wanda Fay McClure Morris, 76, of De Queen, Ark., was Nov. 5 at ChandlerFuneral Home Chapel with Van Ledbetter officiating. Graveside service was Nov. 6 atOak Lawn Cemetery in Decatur.Morris died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in De Queen. Born June 24, 1933, in Decatur toSamuel Carson and Ola B. Caraway McClure, she was a homemaker. She was a memberof De Queen Church of Christ, served as president and vice president of the Sunshine E.H. C. Club and was past president of the County Extension Homemakers Club. Shecooked, entertained and listened to bluegrass music. She was preceded in death by herhusband of 52 years, Joe Morris, in 2007 and her brothers, Jimmy Lee and KennethMcClure. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Lee Morris and wife, Kimberly, of Richmondand Don Kevin Morris and wife, Heather, of De Queen; daughter, Brenda Kimbro andhusband, Van, of Dallas; grandchildren, Ryan, Kelli, Jeff, Amy, Beth, Haley and Jesse;brothers, Sam B. McClure and Bobby McClure of Decatur, Eddie McClure of Bowie andJerry Joe McClure of Oregon; sisters, Lou Neally of Yantis and Sherry Minton of Graford;and numerous nieces and nephews.

Morrow, Glinn Edward1926-2009Published Thursday, July 2, 2009

Funeral for Glinn Edward Morrow, 83, of Chico was to be at 10 a. m. Wednesday, July 1,at the Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with the Rev. Ronnie Morrowofficiating. Burial was to follow at Cumby Cemetery.Funeral for Glinn Edward Morrow, 83, of Chico was to be at 10 a. m. Wednesday, July 1,at the Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with the Rev. Ronnie Morrowofficiating. Burial was to follow at Cumby Cemetery. Morrow died Sunday, June 28,2009, in Chico. Born March 10, 1926, in Elmore, Okla., to Vester and Myrtle (Cantwell)Morrow, he served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He married Betty WallaceApril 12, 1950, in Bridgeport and was a retired maintenance man for Chico ISD and amember of the Chico Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by a daughter, SherlynHale; five brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife; sons, Ronnie Morrow andwife, Jelaine, of Kountze and Joe Morrow and wife, Kathy, of Bridgeport; grandchildren,Shannon Wyler, Lori Gee, Chad Morrow, Shawnita Lewis, Kim Van Diver and Trent Hale;and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were to be Leon Gee, Chad Morrow, TrentHale, Bryan Wyler, Terry Lewis and James Pollard.

Moss, Margaret Elizabeth1925-2009Published Thursday, June 11, 2009Funeral for Margaret Elizabeth Moss, 83, of Fort Worth is at 2 p. m. Thursday, June 11,at Era Church of Christ in Cooke County with Ben Willingham officiating. Burial will be atSlidell Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p. m. Wednesday at Wade FamilyFuneral Home in Arlington.Moss died Sunday, June 7, 2009, in Arlington. Born July 15, 1925, in Greenwood toHugh and Addie Campbell Rodden, she was the salutatorian of the Slidell High Schoolclass of 1942. She worked at Convair during World War II. She was a longtime Northsideresident, member of the Azle Avenue Church of Christ and later the Northwest Church ofChrist. She was a member of Era Church of Christ for the last 25 years. She owned andoperated a neighborhood grocery store at Long Avenue and 22nd Street in Fort Worth,and retired as a secretary in the Fort Worth ISD administration office. She and herhusband, Wayne, moved to Rocky Ridge Ranch near Slidell. She was preceded in herdeath by her brother, John Rodden. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Moss; son,Jimmy Moss and wife, Gina; sister-in-law, Faye Rodden; granddaughters, Julie Moss,Jana Moss Palacios and Addison Moss; grandson, Reagin Moss; and great-grandson,Sebastian Pollard. Memorials may be made to Era Church of Christ or Christ Haven inKeller.

Moss, Thomas 'T.A.'1928-2009Published Sunday, January 25, 2009Funeral for Thomas "T.A." Moss, 80, of Decatur was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday, Jan. 24,at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steven Bernard officiating. Burialwas to be at Oaklawn Cemetery.Moss died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, in Decatur. Born March 4, 1928, in Holiday to IraWenton and Birdie Caroline (Kribbs) Moss, he married Bonnie Louise Tucker in HenriettaAug. 26, 1957. He was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by fourbrothers, one sister and granddaughter, Hannah Buggar. He is survived by his wife;daughters, Deanna Melson and husband, Johnny, of Decatur, Gladys Smith andhusband, Robert, of Decatur, Deborah Franklin and husband, Andy, of Boonesville,

Patricia Billington and husband, Jerry, of Decatur, Sarah Wise and husband, Johnny, ofSunset and Katherine Buggar and husband, Brent, of Decatur; son, Danny Grant andwife, Charlotte, of Decatur; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and sister, HelenDennis.

Moss, Tobi Warner, Sr.1982-2009Published Sunday, September 27, 2009Funeral for Tobi Warner Moss Sr., 26, of Briar was Sept. 24 at First Baptist Church inBoyd with Mark Autry officiating.Moss died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, in Gainesville. Born Dec. 2, 1982, in Decatur toPatrick and Debbie (Moss) Cordero, he married Jennifer Hickman July 18, 2004, inDecatur. He worked for Pumco Inc. in Boyd as a field supervisor and was a member ofGreenwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his great-nephew, MasonHendrix. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Tobi Moss Jr., Dylan Castleberry andJacob Moss; a daughter, Savannah Moss; parents of Decatur; mother- and father-in-law,Kathy and George Ogle of Chico; brother-in-law, Gary Blanton of Fort Worth;grandparents, Emory and Litha Moss of Decatur, Eddie and Shirley Cordero ofBridgeport, Katherin and Bill Hampton of Quinlan. Pallbearers were R. J. Hayes, ClaytonHendrix, Joshua Hendrix, Ryan Stamey, James Livingston, Baylen Nanny, Olan Foreman,E. J. Resma, Bobby Yard and Mark Hendrix.

Moss, Wayne1922-2009Published Sunday, July 5, 2009Funeral for Wayne Moss, 86, of Arlington was June 30 at Era Church of Christ. BenWillingham officiated. Burial was at Slidell Cemetery.Moss died Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Arlington. Born Oct. 15, 1922, in Leo to Bird andBertha Burke Moss, he was raised in Slidell and graduated from Slidell High School. Hewas a longtime resident of the old North Side in Fort Worth and worked at GeneralDynamics for 38 years and Bell Helicopter for four years before he retired. He moved toRocky Ridge Ranch where he raised cattle and operated a weekend recreation ranch formotorcyclists and four-wheelers. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years,Margaret Elizabeth Rodden Moss, on June 7, 2009; sister, Carrie Lou Campbell; andbrother, J. R. Moss. He is survived by a son, Jimmy Moss and wife, Gina, of Arlington;sister-in-law, Faye Rodden; granddaughters, Julie Moss, Jana Moss Palacios and AddisonMoss; grandson, Reagin Moss; and great-grandson, Sebastian Pollard.

Moss, Willie 'Howard'1919-2008Published Thursday, January 1, 2009Funeral for Willie "Howard" Moss, 89, of Chico was Dec. 24 at Hawkins Funeral HomeChapel with the Rev. Melvin Clay officiating. Burial was at Cumby Cemetery.Moss died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, in Bridgeport. Born Oct. 24, 1919, in MontagueCounty to George Bradley and Myrtle (Barclay) Moss, he was an oilfield constructioncontractor and rancher. He married Charlene Parmer July 13, 1941, in Chico. He was a50-year member and past worshipful master of Masonic Lodge No. 508. He waspreceded in death by his wife; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; brother, George Moss; andsisters, Cora Luther, Edna Reynolds and Sarah Jane Moss. He is survived by sons MikeMoss and wife, Raye Nell, of Chico and Randy Moss of Chico; grandchildren, Craig Moss

and wife, Leanna, Teresa Mader and husband, Larry Jr., Kate Cowling and husband, Will,and Blake Moss; great-grandchildren, Malori and Macie Moss and Mikena and MaleyMader; and sister, Faye Weatherford. Pallbearers were Craig Moss, Blake Moss, WillCowling, Larry Mader Jr., Audie Morris and Charles Luther. Honorary pallbearers wereSue Beard, Trudy Nicholson, Darlene Luther, Vera Norris, Angel Ritchey, MattieMcConnell and Frances Hallman.

Munnerlyn, Therese K. ‘Oma’1921-2009Published Thursday, October 22, 2009Funeral for Therese K. Munnerlyn, 88, of Decatur, formerly of Dallas, was Oct. 19 at St.Patrick's Catholic Church in Dallas. Burial followed at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas.Munnerlyn died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in Decatur. Born May 22, 1921, inSchroberhausen, Germany, she married an American soldier, Don W. Munnerlyn, afterWorld War II. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dallas, a gift shopvolunteer at St. Pauls Hospital and cooked, played bridge and sewed. She was known as"Oma" by all of her caregivers. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son,R.J. "Pete" Munnerlyn. She is survived by a grandson, Trevor Munnerlyn and wife,Cindy; and great-grandchildren, Ryan and Kevin Munnerlyn, all of Decatur. Memorialsmay be made to Solaris Hospice, 2250 S. FM 51, Ste. 400, or a charity of the giver'schoice.

Munson, Charles Richard1939-2009Published Sunday, November 29, 2009Visitation for Charles Richard Munson, 70, of Slidell is 2 to 4 p. m. Sunday, Nov. 29, atthe Greenwood Baptist Church.Munson died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Dallas. Born Aug. 15, 1939, in Claremore, Okla.,to Warren and Nadine Munson, he married Claudette Bennett Nix May 3, 1968. He was aretired electrician and mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife and a son, MarkAllen Munson. He is survived by his son, Randy Nix and wife, Tonya, of Mesquite;daughters, Cheri Harper and husband, Bill, of Killeen, Karen Moore and husband, Brian,of Slidell and Pamela Nix of Dallas; grandchildren, Andy, Justin, Amber, Kevin, Dustin,Kaleb and Libby; and great-grandchildren, Zoie and Halo.

Myers, Walton N.1911-2009Published Thursday, December 3, 2009Funeral for Walton N. Myers, 97, of Denton and formerly of Decatur, is 10:30 a. m.Thursday, Dec. 3, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Louis Horton officiating. Visitationwas to be from 5 to 7 p. m. Wednesday at the Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.Myers died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Denton. Born Dec. 29, 1911, to John and HattieSmith Myers in Chattanooga, Okla., he married Lillie LaVerne Caraway May 5, 1934, inMarietta, Okla. He was a retired tree service owner and a member of Immanuel Baptist.He was preceded in death by his wife; brothers, Clyde and Albert Myers; sister, CecileBrown; and granddaughters, Holly Shelton and Coleen Miller. He is survived by his son,David Lee Myers and wife, Carolyn, of Whitehouse; daughter, Sandy Walk of Denton;grandson, Cody Myers; great-grandchildren, Dillon Myers, Kristina Sipp and KeriShelton; great-great-grandson, Gabriel Shelton; brother, Phillip Myers of Tulia; sister-in-laws, Betty and Valadee Myers, Helen Spanglo and Ruby Starnes.

Navarro, Maureen1954-2009Published Thursday, October 8, 2009Graveside service for Maureen Navarro, 54, formerly of Alvord, will be at 1 p. m.Saturday, Oct. 10, at Alvord Cemetery with the Rev. Louis Horton officiating.Navarro died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Killeen. Born Dec. 21, 1954, in Alvord toRichard Leonard and Sheila May (Lucas) Stockton, she married Oscar Navarro in Killeenin 1976. She is survived by her husband; sons, Richard Stockton and wife, Marcia, ofOklahoma, Jason Stockton and wife, Terri, Steven Stockton and wife, Alicia and OscarWayne Navarro and wife, Emily, all of Killeen; daughter, Sheila Dickerson and husband,Don, of Indiana; 15 grandchildren; brothers, Jimmy, Ricky and Rusty; and sisters,Kathy, Sharon, Judy and Nora.

Neill, Y-Reva Dean1932-2009Published Thursday, July 9, 2009Memorial service for Y-Reva Dean Neill, 76, of Bridgeport, was to be at 2 p. m.Wednesday, July 8, at Jones Family Funeral Home.Neill died Monday, July 6, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Dec. 4, 1932, to Joseph and VivianReynolds, she enjoyed cooking. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, RussellNeill; son, Danny Neill and wife, Kathy; daughter, Shelia Webb and husband, Wyatt;grandchildren, Chris Webb and wife, Krista, Joe Webb, Cody Webb, Melissa Collins andhusband, Jim, Kathryn Davis and husband, Nick, and Russell Neill; and great-grandchildren, William, Alex, Allyson, Josh, Danyelle, Corey and Sarah.

New, Lena Marie1922-2009Published Thursday, December 10, 2009Funeral for Lena Marie New, 87, of Blue Mound and formerly of Decatur is at 1 p. m.Thursday, Dec. 10, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James Martinofficiating. Burial is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1 in Decatur.New died Dec. 7, 2009, in Blue Mound. Born Nov. 3, 1922, to James Gross and CoyPearl Love New in Wren, Ark., she married Curtis "Buck" Young Sr. Dec. 23, 1939, inDecatur. She was owner-operator of McCullough's Cafe and Marie's Diner in Fort Worthfor 30 years. She also worked at the R. J. Terrell Restaurant and the Eighter fromDecatur Cafe in Decatur. She was preceded in death by her brother, Loyal New; sisters,Peggy Mabry, Fern Cazzell and Betty Lou Eason; son, Carl James Young; and daughter,Shelia Joy Moss. She is survived by her sons, Curtis Roy Young Jr. of Saginaw andDennis Ray "Dusty" Young of Blue Mound; daughter, Linda Marie Huggins of BlueMound; brother, Bobby New of Springtown; sisters, Marion Eason of Briar and HazelSherman of Saginaw; 16 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Newton, E. E.1927-2009Published Sunday, January 18, 2009Graveside service for E. E. Newton, 81, formerly of Decatur, was Jan. 14 at OaklawnCemetery in Decatur with the Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating.Newton died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, in Weatherford. Born Oct. 12, 1927, in Roosevelt,Okla., to Allen and Lela (Dickerson) Newton, he was a retired truck driver, welder and

farmer. He was preceded in death by a wife, Anna Laura Newton; a son, Carl Newton;daughters, Shirley Ann Bujan and Pamela Faye Newton; two great-grandsons; foursisters; and two brothers. He is survived by a wife, Rachel Newton of Decatur;daughters, Toi Bragg of Houston, Ruth Ann Caldwell of Oklahoma City and Sharon Steelof Moore, Okla. ; son, David Newton of Tecumseh, Okla. ; grandchildren, CharmaineFranks, Bradley Caddell, Johnny Ward, Laura Rhine, Julie Downe, Stephanie Struby,Cynthia Bragg, Ashley Smith, Henryetta and Herman Caldwell, Phillip and ChasityMaynard and Halah, Danielle and Keymares Grolmoradi.

Nikirk, Alta Lillian1918-2008Published Thursday, January 1, 2009Funeral for Alta Lillian Nikirk, 90, of North Richland Hills, formerly of Alvord, was Dec. 30at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Alvord with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. The Rev. KevinJames Moore officiated.Nikirk died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in North Richland Hills. Born May 25, 1918, in Alvordto Virgil and Lillian (Hoffman) Claborn, she was a homemaker. She married John Henry"Dutch" Nikirk Oct. 2, 1937, in Alvord. She was a member of the Mt. Zion BaptistChurch. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Mae Graham; brother, VictorClaborn; and sister, Wanda McDonald. She is survived by a daughter, Pat Wallace ofNorth Richland Hills; sons, Pete Nikirk and wife, Mary, of Houston and Johnny Nikirk andwife, Sandy, of Montgomery; 12 grandchildren, Lisa, Leah, Nathan, Barry, John, Joan,Julie, Tina, Tammie, Toni, Christopher and Robin; 23 great-grandchildren; a brother, V.M. Claborn; two sisters, Irene Watts and Naoma Youngblood; and numerous nieces andnephews. Pallbearers were Vernon Hardee, Ray Shipley, Bobby Watts, Roy Peyton,Steve Johnson and Mike Watts.

Norris, Eula Mae1931-2009Published Thursday, March 4, 2009Funeral for Eula Mae Norris, 77, of Paradise was to be at 2 p. m. Wednesday, March 4,at the First Baptist Church in Paradise with the Rev. Matt Edwards officiating. Burial wasto be at Paradise Cemetery.Norris died Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Paradise. Born June 6, 1931, in Kensing to KellyMarvin and Velma Pearl (Kelso) McKinney, she married Manuel Wayne Norris May 16,1949, in Fort Worth. She was a retired fabric production supervisor and a member of theFirst Baptist Church in Paradise. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2002; ason, Curtis Wayne Norris; an infant son; and a sister, Cleo Barber King. She is survivedby her daughters, Connie Turner and husband, Mark, of Euless and Patricia Coates andhusband, Donald, of Fort Worth; son, Jimmy Norris and wife, Valerie, of Aurora;grandchildren, Dodie, Chad, David, John, Markus, Brian, Corey and Amber; and severalgreat-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were to be Hershel Stinnett, BrianDonath, David Cobb, Chad Coates, David Coates and Rob Mabra.

Norris, Harold Joe, Sr.1937-2009Published Sunday, July 12, 2009Funeral for Harold Joe Norris Sr., 71, of Decatur was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday, July11, at the Rhome Assembly of God Church with David Lynn Bruce officiating. Burial wasto follow at Aurora Cemetery.

Norris died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 28, 1937, in Decatur toJoseph Briton and Hattie Mae (Roberts) Norris, he married Charlene Hopper Nov. 2,1956, in Rhome. He retired in 1999 as lead man in the maintenance department atInternational Paper in Fort Worth after 45 years of service. He was preceded in death byhis sisters, Mattie Irene James, Genivea Pauline Ware, Betty Joe Norris, Juanita FayIdell, Lottie Mae Cornstubble, Elsie Fay Brownlee and Lorene Dunn, and brothers, JosephB. Norris and Houston Norris. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Larenda Phelps andhusband, Lee, of Fort Worth, Rebecca Stephenson and husband, Ken, of Fort Worth andBobbie Laing and husband, Michael, of Richardson; son, Harold Joe Norris Jr. and wife,Becky, of Decatur; grandchildren, Michael Phelps, April Duke, Bill Shea, Melanie Phelps,Angela and Jeremy Timmons, Natalie Stephenson, Kylisa Taylor and Karleigh Norris,Cameron and William Laing; and great-grandchildren, Aiden and Sean Duke, Greg Shea,and Logan and Lucas Laing. Pallbearers were to be Michael Phelps, Jeremy Timmons,Brian Duke, Josh Schreiner, Kenneth Barrow and Ronnie Wright. Honorary pallbearer isBill Shea.

Olvera, Tina May1960-2009Published Thursday, July 30, 2009Funeral for Tina May Olvera, 48, of Fort Worth was July 27 at Biggers Funeral Chapel.Burial was at Hog Branch Cemetery in Wise County.Olvera died Thursday, July 23, 2009, in Fort Worth. She was born Aug. 9, 1960, in FortWorth to Theodore Hecke and Irene Castillo. She is survived by her husband, DanielOlvera; sons, Kenneth Wayne Allgood, Austin Diego Olvera, Carlos Olvera and WalterOlvera; daughter, Kristina Irene Olvera; granddaughters, Brooklyn Nicole Allgood andDestiny Olvera; mother and husband, Lupe; sisters, Dora James and husband, Michael,Sandy Miller and husband, Mickey, Teresa Heeter and husband, Jack, Kathy Austin andhusband, Clint, Monnie Cozby and husband, Alvin, Edith Stieber and husband, Mike, andLouAnn Rodriguez and husband, Ishmael; brothers, Tony Castillo, Paul Castillo and wife,Kris, and Michael Castillo; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Otis, Edward James1917-2009Published Thursday, August 20, 2009A private memorial service for Edward James Otis, 91, of Decatur will be held at a laterdate.Otis died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Oct. 30, 1917, in Bronyx, N. Y., toRalph and Alice (Faulkner) Otis, he was an elevator mechanic for the City of New York.He married Grace Bradley Jan. 10, 1937. He served in the U. S. Navy during World WarII and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the St. Vincent De Paul RomanCatholic Church. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia Czechowicz and husband,Edward, of Boyd; Bradley Otis of Hobe Sound, Fla. ; and a sister, Alice Parlpyano ofTampa, Fla.

Pacheco, Graciela2009Published Thursday, April 2, 2009Graveside service for Graciela Pacheco, newborn daughter or Eulojio and Brenda(Martinez) Pacheco, of Decatur, was March 31 at Oaklawn Cemetery with Juan Rodasofficiating.

Pacheco born and died March 28, 2009, in Fort Worth. She is survived by her parents;brother, Gabriel Pacheco; sister, Genoveva Pacheco; grandparents, Juan and BerthaMartinez and Candelario and Juana Pacheco; great-grandmother, Guadapupe Lira of SanAntonio; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Padilla, Nancy1967-2009Published Thursday, September 3, 2009Graveside service for Nancy Padilla, 42, of Decatur is 10 a. m. Friday, Sept. 4, at RoseHill Cemetery in Merkel.Padilla died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 12, 1967, in Dallas to JohnieJunior and Carolyn Kay (Denman) Brenem, she graduated from Trent High School in1985. She married Ron Padilla March 1, 1997, in Merkel. She was a member of theTabernacle of David. She was involved in youth ministry in Bridgeport and streetministry in Dallas. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by herhusband; daughters, Shanna Green and husband, Tony, of Chico and Alyssa Ekberg ofSan Angelo; sister, Marcalinda Centner and husband, Ed, of Merkel; brother, JoeyBrenem and wife, Nancy, of West Virginia; grandchildren, Eva, Savanah and Evan; andseveral nieces and nephews.

Park, Billy ‘Daddy Bill’1932-2009Published Sunday, December 27, 2009Funeral for Billy "Daddy Bill" Park, 77, of Boyd was Dec. 23 at Trinity Baptist Church inBoyd with the Rev. John Stocks officiating. Burial was at Boyd Cemetery.Park died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Dallas. Born Oct. 14, 1932, in Quanah to Groverand Helen (Wheeler) Park, he owned Park Glass and Glazing. He served in the U. S.Navy during World War II. He married Freddie Tyler June 13, 1953. He was preceded indeath by his wife; brother, Leo Park; and sisters, Geneva Largent and Vivian Kelley. Heis survived by his daughters, Rhonda Tyler of Kaufman, Brenda Fowler and husband,Paul, of West Point, Miss., Billy Walker and husband, Micky, of Carrollton and SenitaPeck and husband, Larry, of Dallas; grandchildren, David, Jerry, Michael, Nolita, Larry,Ashley, Michael Jr., and Heather; great-grandchildren, Devon, Dustin, Cheyenne, Kyle,Brandon, Makayla, Adam and Ridge; sisters, Jo Ann Thurman and Gearldine Burkhart,both of Electra, and Mary Brashears of Vernon; and several nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were David Pool, Clifton Pool, Tim Rutledge, Rusty Harpole, Kent Hardcastle,Mark Tyler, David Peck and Larry Peck Jr.

Parker, Hal1948-2009Published Sunday, November 22, 2009Memorial service for Hal Parker, 61, of Bridgeport is at 11 a. m. Saturday, Nov. 28,2009, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel.Parker died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Decatur. Born Sept. 17, 1948, in Mineral Wells toKenneth and Malta (Auterburn) Parker, he was a retired plant operator for Upham Oil.He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Shepard) Parker, and grandson, TuffParker. He is survived by his children, Amy Parker, Nikki Parker and Jacob Lackey;stepchildren, Michelle Meeks, Milton Hardee and Tammy Carter; 11 grandchildren;brother, Kenneth Parker; and several nieces and nephews.

Parker, Margaret Halsell1910-2009Published Thursday, December 3, 2009Memorial service for Margaret Halsell Parker, 99, of Raleigh, N. C., is at 1 p. m. Friday,Dec. 11, at University Christian Church in Fort Worth with Alan Lobaugh officiating.Burial is at Oaklawn Cemtery in Decatur.Parker died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in Raleigh. Born May 12, 1910, in Decatur toHarry H. Halsell and Ruth Shanks, she graduated from Texas Woman's College, nowTexas Wesleyan University, with a degree in music education. She joined the Fort WorthSymphony Orchestra, where she met her husband, George William "Bill" Parker Jr., anattorney and violinist. They were active in the First Methodist Church in Fort Worth,where Parker taught Sunday school and was president of the Woman's Society. She wasa member of the Fort Worth Junior League and the Council of Social Agencies. Shestarted the first volunteer agency in Fort Worth and spearheaded a group that developedthe Bethlehem Center in 1938 to feed and clothe the impoverished. It was the firstcenter of its kind west of the Mississippi River. She was president of the Fort Worthchapter of the Audubon Society and was part of a group that encouraged the city to setaside land for the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. She was active with the centerfor 25 years. She also worked at the TCU library. She was a member of the UniversityChristian Church and volunteered at John Peter Smith Hospital, where she accumulated4,500 hours of volunteer work. She received the distinguished alumni award from TexasWesleyan in 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Harry Halselland Oscar Halsell; and sisters, Hortense Halsell Weil, Naomi Halsell Parker and GraceHalsell. She is survived by her son, George William Parker III of Raleigh; grandchildren,Elizabeth Parker Grovenstein, Jonathan Halsell Parker and William Elliott Parker; andgreat-grandson, Michael James Grovenstein.

Parker, Tuff Abbott2008Published Thursday, January 1, 2009A private service was planned for Tuff Abbott Parker, the newborn son of Amy Parker, ofBridgeport, with the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating.Parker was born and died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, in Decatur. He is survived by hismother; brother, Rowdy Parker of Bridgeport; grandparents Diana Parker of Bowie,Bobby Caraway of Bowie and Hal Parker of Bridgeport; great-grandmother, Alice Tilley ofChico; aunt, Niki Parker of Bridgeport; and cousins, Mathew and Wanda Lynn.

Parks, Cody LeRoy1982-2009Published Thursday, July 9, 2009Memorial service for Cody LeRoy Parks, 26, of Decatur was July 7 at the First UnitedMethodist Church in Marquette. Burial was to follow at Excelsior Cemetery.Parks died Friday, July 3, 2009, in Wichita, Kan. He was born Dec. 24, 1982, in Wichitato William and Rosemarie (Park) Parks. He is survived by his mother, Rose Bradfield(Gary) of Decatur; grandparents, Julie Ritter of Windom, Kan., Bill and Donna Park ofSanger, Roy and Della Parks of McPherson, Kan., and Johnny and Lorraine Bradfield ofMurchinson; brothers, Denny Parks of Wichita and Cole Parks of Pratt, Kan. ; half-brother, Jason Parks of McPherson; sister, Krystal Parks of Hesston, Kan. ; and half-

sister, Andriea Van Well of Tolstoy, S. D. Memorials may be made to the family in careof Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg, Kan.

Parsons, Janice Marie1943-2009Published Thursday, October 15, 2009Visitation for Janice Marie Parsons, 66, of Bridgeport was to be 6 to 8 p. m. Wednesday,Oct. 14, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Cremation will follow.Parsons died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born July 5, 1943, in Hemet, Calif.,to George Hall and Ertis Boner, she had an associate's degree in nursing. She was amember of American Legion and United States Bowling Congress. She fished, camped,crocheted, played bingo and bowled. She was preceded in death by her son, HenrySchiffman. She is survived by her husband, Michael Parsons; sons, Virgil "Chip" Keith"Rocky" and Cody Schiffman; stepsons, Michael and Sherrod Parsons; daughters, AnitaStansfield and Michele Huggins; stepdaughters, Larinda Groff and Laurie Grissom;brother, Doyle Hall and wife, Rhonda; sister, Arlis Bullard and husband, Dennis;grandchildren, Devon Schiffman, Kendal Small, Caci Campbell, Zakarie Huggins,Natasha Stansfield; eight step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren.

Patterson, Fred1957-2008Published Sunday, January 4, 2009Funeral for Fred Patterson, 51, of Bridgeport was to be at 1 p. m. Saturday, Jan. 3, atHawkins Funeral Chapel with Gerre Joiner officiating. Burial was to be at Wilson PrairieCemetery.Patterson died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Wise County. Born Nov. 8, 1957, in SanAngelo to Fred Clyde Sr. and Mary Belle (Lewis) Patterson, he married Brenda Kay WolfeFeb. 7, 2002, in Bridgeport. He was an oilfield consultant for Express Energy. He waspreceded in death by a sister, Karen Cooksey. He is survived by his wife; daughters,Shera Elizabeth Welch and husband, Eric, of Alpine, Tasha Lynn Ward and husband,Patrick, of Justin, Amanda Munn of Bridgeport and Melissa Gutierrez of Azle; son, TonyGutierrez Jr. of Benbrook; grandchildren, Brian, Kelly, Kegan and Bailey Munn and IsaacGutierrez; and sister, Rhonda Cranford of Wimberly. Pallbearers were to be TonyGutierrez, Mike Canada, Pete Munoz, Paul Acebedo, Dean Hebert, Lionel Luster, CarlosAldaco and Brandy Byers. Honorary pallbearers were to be Amichael Dean Hebert, JohnPigg, Marvin Ballard, Terry Palmour and Mike Smith.

Patterson, Patsy Jo1935-2009Published Sunday, December 13, 2009Funeral for Patsy Jo Pointer Choate Patterson, 74, of Bridgeport was to be at 2 p. m.Saturday, Dec. 12, at Hawkins Funeral Home. Burial was to follow at Chico Cemetery.Patterson died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Oct. 11, 1935, in Geary,Okla., to Dorris Pointer and Lucille Adams, she married Oliver N. Patterson Jr. July 8,1970. She lived in Amarillo and Clarendon until she moved to Bridgeport in 1979. Sheowned Pat's Trucking Co. (Aggregate) in Bridgeport for 35 years. She entered thetrucking business in 1971 and was one of the first female owners/truck drivers in thestate. She was preceded in death by her husband; children, Terry, Michael and SonyaChoate; and granddaughter, Becky Washburn. She is survived by children, Rebecca

Elam and husband, Wayne, of Bridgeport, Susan Murray of Chico, William Choate andwife, Bennie, of Childress, Mary Washburn of Bridgeport, Oliver N. Patterson (Corky) ofChico, Kelly Choate and wife, Kim, of Bridgeport, Van Choate and wife, Sherry, ofBridgeport; 32 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bessie Honea andhusband, Andy, of Wichita Falls, Dorothy Houston of Enid, Okla. ; and numerous niecesand nephews.

Pavillard, Mary Louise 'Sweetheart'1916-2009Published Sunday, June 21, 2009Graveside service for Mary Louise "Sweetheart" Pavillard, 93, of Azle, formerly of WiseCounty, was to be at 10 a. m. Saturday, June 20, at Azleland Cemetery.Pavillard died Tuesday, June 16, 2009, in Azle. Born March 3, 1916, in Amarillo to ElijahClayton and Mary Edith Lacy, she lived in the Fort Worth area for more than 50 yearsand attended Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth. She was preceded in death by adaughter, Cordelia Louise Unger; and a brother, Bobby Clayton Lacy. She is survived byher sons, Tom Pavillard and wife, Charlotte, and Charles Pavillard, all of Azle; daughter,Mary Carol Barker and husband, Clyde, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Cindy, Scott, Katy,Valarie and Trena; and nine great-grandchildren.

Peel, Douglas ‘Doug’1944-2009Published Thursday, December 24, 2009Funeral for Douglas "Doug" Peel, 65, of Fort Worth was Dec. 21 at Greenwood Chapel inFort Worth.Peel died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. Born Sept. 29, 1944, in Fort Worth, he was raised inBoyd and Fort Worth. He worked at Federal Mogul in Dallas and EECU in Burleson. Hewas preceded in death by his sister, Marie Day. He is survived by his wife of 44 years,Sharon Peel; brothers, Mark Peel and wife, Jeanie, and Jim Peel and wife, Evelyn; sister,Connie Reeder; and nieces and nephews.

Pepper, Elizabeth Holden1926-2009Published Thursday, January 8, 2009Graveside service for Elizabeth Holden Pepper, 82, of Pampa, will be at 2 p. m. Friday,Jan. 9, at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa with the Rev. Brian Christen officiating.Pepper died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, in Pampa. Born Jan. 30, 1926, in Balko, Okla., toGeorge and Sarah Holden, she married Floyd Pepper July 13, 1954, in Miami. She was aresident of Pampa since 1959, a member of the Pampa Chapter No. 65 Order of theEastern Star and was on the board of the Phil-Pet Credit Union. She worked in hergarden, was a former beauty operator and cosmetologist and was a homemaker. Shewas preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her son, Jim Pepper and wife,Robbie, of Pampa; daughter, Jan Morrow and husband, Kenneth, of Decatur; brother,Chet Holden of Dumas; sister, Anna Holden of Denver, Colo. ; sister-in-law, JuanitaHolden of Surprise, Ariz. ; granddaughter, Stacy Pepper of Fort Worth; two grandsons,Aaron Pepper of Evanston, Ill., and Matt Nichols and wife, Amber, of Waco. Memorialsmay be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 415 W. 8th Ave., Suite 300, Amarillo, TX79101; American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 50433, Amarillo, TX 79159; or FirstChristian Church, 1633 N. Nelson, Pampa, TX 79065.

Perez, Michael Ray1968-2009Published Sunday, October 4, 2009Mass of Christian burial for Michael Ray Perez, 40, of Round Rock was Sept. 24 at St.Williams Catholic Church with burial at Capital Memorial Park Cemetery in Pflugerville.Perez died Sept. 21, 2009. He was born Dec. 22, 1968, in Mission to Manuel and TeresaPerez. He is survived by his parents of Rhome; sister, Melissa Ann Allen and husband,Greg, and their son, Zachary Allen; grandmother, Lupita Pena; and many aunts, unclesand cousins.

Perkins, Betty Lou1928-2009Published Sunday, October 11, 2009Funeral for Betty Lou Perkins, 81, of Azle is 3 p. m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Autry officiating. Burial is at Boyd Cemeteryand a reception will be held at 5 p. m. at the Fort Worth Angler's Club on Eagle MountainLake. Visitation is 1:30 to 3 p. m. Sunday.Perkins died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born June 7, 1928, in Everett, Pa., toGeorge and Eva M. (Clark) Leader, she married Millard Perkins Aug. 13, 1949, in FortWorth. She was a homemaker and a member of the Briar Baptist Church and the FortWorth Angler's Club. She is survived by her husband; daughter, Gwendolyn Oliver andhusband, Billy, of Granbury; sons, Roderick Perkins of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and CliffordPerkins of Fort Worth; granddaughter, Chelsea Oliver; and numerous brothers, sisters,nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Gary Brock, Bob Brummett, Roy Stell, JackieCooper, James Parviettie and Shorty Miller.

Perkins, Tifanie Mashae1992-2009Published Thursday, April 16, 2009Funeral for Tifanie Mashae Perkins, 16, of North Richland Hills was April 14 at HawkinsFuneral Home in Bridgeport. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1.Perkins died Thursday, April 9, 2009, in Bryson. Born Sept. 22, 1992, in Dallas to Pauland Stephanie Perkins, she was a sophomore at Glenview Christian School in FortWorth. She was accepted to the National Society of High School Scholars on March 31,2009, was co-captain of her high school cheerleading squad, played volleyball,basketball and golf and rode four-wheelers and horses. She is survived by her mother,Stephanie Hipps, and husband, Greg, of North Richland Hills; her father, Paul Perkins,and wife, Myrna, of Weatherford; grandparents, Darla and Charlie Mac McCallum ofBoyd, Malcolm and Carol Ann Tallman of Weatherford and Alice and Jimmy Thetford ofWeatherford; great-grandparents, Bee Brouillette of Weatherford and Francis McCallumof Mesquite; stepsiblings, Tesa and J. R. Sivernal, Gregory, Jason and Erica Hipps andBrandon Gentry; stepgrandparents Sterling and Lila Sivernal; and numerous aunts,uncles and cousins.

Petty, Charles Olin1947-2009Published Sunday, April 5, 2009Graveside service for Charles Olin Petty, 61, of Newark was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday,April 4, at Aurora Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Withers was to officiate.Petty died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, in Newark. Born Aug. 31, 1947, in Fort Worth to

Olin and Arzille (Freeman) Petty, he married Shirley Kaye Murray Aug. 21, 1964, inWeatherford. He was a lifetime resident of Newark, a retired mechanic for EMC Electricalin Grapevine and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Richard. Heis survived by his wife; a daughter, Tysha Barclay and husband, Audy, of Alvord; sons,Charles Aaron Petty of Newark and Micah Petty and wife, Stacy, of Rhome; ninegrandchildren; his mother; sisters, Shirley Moran of Newark and Joyce Davis of Boyd;brother, Paul Petty of Boyd; as well as nieces and nephews.

Petty, Winfred Doyle 'Bill'1921-2009Published Sunday, February 1, 2009Winfred Doyle "Bill" Petty, 87, of Boyd died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009.Born Nov. 2, 1921, in Ben Wheeler to Nathan Winship and Dobie Lee Petty, he was aretired truck driver for Southwestern Transportation. He served in the U. S. Army on thePhilippine Islands during World War II. Prior to living in Boyd, he lived in Mansfield,Bedford and Dallas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez. He is survived by hischildren, Glenda Kellum, Ray Petty and wife, Sylvia, Royce Petty and wife, MaryAnn, andSylvia Todd; grandchildren, O'Teaka, Daren, Gregg, Royce Jr., Ron, Totter, Nathan andTeri; and sisters, Opal and Doris. Bill and Inez both donated their bodies to science.

Peyton, Wayne ‘PeeWee’1936-2009Published Thursday, July 30, 2009Funeral for Wayne "PeeWee" Peyton, 72, of Alvord is at 10:30 a. m. Thursday, July 30,at Hopewell Baptist Church in Alvord with Pastor Bill Cleveland officiating. Burial is tofollow at Hopewell Cemetery in Alvord. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p. m. Wednesdayat the funeral home.Peyton died Monday, July 27, 2009, in Alvord. Born Nov. 21, 1936, in Alvord to JohnHenry and Willie (Claborn) Peyton, he married Bobbie Koger Jan. 10, 1963, in Waurika,Okla. He was an explosives expert for Austin Powder Co. since 1985 and a member ofthe Hopewell Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by brothers, John Henry PeytonSr., Billy George Peyton and Guinn Lewis Peyton; and sister, Donna Nickerson. He issurvived by his wife; daughters, Tammy Peyton and husband, Dennis Barton, of Alvordand Kim Largent and husband, Audie, of Azle; son, Tony Peyton and wife, Lisa, ofAlvord; grandsons, Lee Wayne Peyton Barton and Justin Barton; granddaughters, Laci,Megganne and Aarrialle Postell; brothers, Paul and Roy Peyton; and sisters, Linda SueWorley and Margie Peyton. Pallbearers are David King, Scott Erwin, Jason Baird, JohnnyRomines, Darrell Davidson and John Foster. Honorary pallbearers are Royce Hodges,Clarence Knight, Keith Smith, John Dahle, Harold Read and Forest Lemon.

Phillips, B.J. 'Jimmy'1914-2009Published Thursday, June 4, 2009Funeral for B.J. "Jimmy" Phillips, 95, of Bridgeport is at 2 p. m. Saturday, June 6, at theFirst Baptist Church in Bridgeport with the Rev. Gary Dimmett officiating. Burial is atEast Bridgeport Cemetery.Phillips died Monday, May 26, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born May 2, 1914, in Ben Wheeler toHenry and Ella Oliver Phillips, he married Jewel Kemp Nov. 30, 1935, in Midland. Heretired from General Dynamics after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death byhis wife on May 6, 1997; sisters, Frances White, Effie Curtis White and Gladys Wimberly;

two half-sisters, Maggie Herron and Mamie Herron; and one half-brother, WilburnPhillips. He is survived by his daughter, Betty Graves and husband, Harold, ofBridgeport; grandchildren, DeAnna Johnson and husband, Mike, of Bridgeport and GregGraves and wife, Teresa, of Bridgeport; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Niki, Nolan,Nevan, Chris and Leslie; great-great-grandchildren, D'Arcy, Trinity and Lauren; andother relatives. Pallbearers are Frank Curtis, John Bankston, Bill Gandy, Carl Kemp,Leslie Phillips and Clayton White. Honorary pallbearers are W. D. Wimberly and LloydWimberly.

Pierce, William 'Shorty'1949-2009Published Sunday, June 21, 2009Memorial service for William "Shorty" Pierce, 59, of Bridgeport is 4 p. m. Wednesday,June 24, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport.Pierce died Monday, June 15, 2009, in Bridgeport. Born Oct. 31, 1949, in Sunset toBoyce Mayon and Dorothy Katherine (Anderson) Pierce, he served in the U. S. Army andwas a member of the VFW in Bowie. He was a retired truck driver. He is survived by hisson, William Pierce Jr. of Bonham; daughters, Katherine Cook of Alvord, Gena Hurst andhusband, Rodney, of Alvord and Tiffany Spencer and husband, David, of Duncan, Okla. ;and 10 grandchildren.

Pinkerton, A.D. ‘Bud’1931-2009Published Thursday, November 12, 2009Funeral for A.D. "Bud" Pinkerton, 78, of Decatur was Nov. 10 at the First Baptist Churchof Decatur with Rev. Ken May and Gerre Joiner officiating. Burial was at OaklawnCemetery.Pinkerton died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 21, 1931, in Decatur to R. A.and Estella (Rucker) Pinkerton, he married Neta Reynolds in 1951. He served in theTexas National Guard 49th Armored Division Company C 155th Tank Battalion from1949 to 1954. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of the First BaptistChurch of Decatur. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2000. He is survived by hisdaughter, Donna Houchin and husband, Randall; son, Mark Pinkerton and wife, Denise;grandchildren, Monty Huston and husband, Eric, Luci Schulz and husband, Marcus,Amanda Nethery and husband, Jake, Josh Pinkerton and wife, Jennifer, Alan Houchinand wife, Briony, and Thomas Houchin and wife, Teri; 13 great-grandchildren; andspecial friend, Mozelle Harris. Pallbearers were Joshua Pinkerton, Eric Huston, MarcusSchulz, Jake Nethery, Thomas Houchin and Alan Houchin.

Pitts, Deana Gail1949-2009Published Thursday, October 29, 2009Memorial service for Deana Gail Pitts, 60, of Decatur will be at a later date.Pitts died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in Decatur. She was born March 21, 1949, in Decaturto Robert Sr. and Dorothy Mae (Miller) Pitts. She was preceded in death by her brother,William Samuel Pitts. She is survived by her father of Decatur; brothers, Leroy Pitts andwife, Sue, of Middlesboro, Ky., and Robert Pitts of Aurora; sisters, Pamela Joy Rhodes ofFort Worth and Brenda Taylor and husband, Terry, of Fort Worth; and numerous niecesand nephews.

Pitts, John Carlos1925-2008Published Sunday, January 4, 2009Funeral for John Carlos Pitts, 83, of Bridgeport was to be at 10:30 a. m. Saturday, Jan.3, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ben Lisby officiating. Burial was tofollow at East Bridgeport Cemetery.Pitts died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, in Bridgeport. Born June 30, 1925, in Vineyard toEverett Wilson and Myrtle Ione (Morgan) Pitts, he served in the U. S. Navy during WorldWar II. He was a retired welder for Acme Brick and was a member of Bible BaptistChurch. He also fished and danced. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Pitts;son, Stephen Carlos Pitts; and sisters, Virgie Mae Gammage and Norma Jean Mills.Survivors include his son, Joe Morgan of Mineral Wells; daughters, Rhonda McIlroy ofCottondale, Jayne Pitts of Bridgeport and Connie Wood of Paradise; the mother of hischildren, Rumell Culps of Paradise; stepdaughters, Patti Madewell and husband, Tommy,Pam Martin, Lisa Valiant and Paula Geiser; grandchildren, Bryann McIlroy, Steve Pitts,Brandi Ford, Jason Sanders, Joey Harrelson, Rowdy Payton, April Smith, LaDustaWilliams, Cody Bryant and Mark Sanders; stepgrandchildren, Shanda Smith, DouglasWorthington, Dack Crenshaw, Ashley Madewell, Austin Madewell, Chase Valiant,Channing Valiant and Dory Geiser; 15 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence Lee Pitts and wife, Elaine, of Wizard Wells; andnumerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pixler, Willie W.1916-2009Published Sunday, December 13, 2009Funeral for Willie W. Pixler, 93, of Fort Worth and formerly of Wise County is 2 p. m.Monday, Dec. 14, at Corner Stone Apostolic Church in Fort Worth.Pixler died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Fort Worth. Pixler was born March 15, 1916, inChattanooga, Okla. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Pixler; sons, Weldon W. Pixler, MikePixler Sr. and Tim Pixler and wife, Laura; five grandsons; one granddaughter; and twogreat-grandchildren.

Plaza, Kiker Javier2004-2009Published Thursday, October 29, 2009Funeral for Kiker Javier Plaza, 5, of Denton was to be at 1 p. m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, atSouthmont Baptist Church in Denton. Burial was to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.Plaza died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in Dallas. Born Sept. 19, 2004, in Denton to FranciscoJavier Plaza and Candace Niblett Plaza, he was waiting for a heart transplant atChildren's Medical Center in Dallas at the time of his death. He attended Mother's DayOut at Southmont Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents; sisters, Isabella NicholePlaza and Magdalena Lee Plaza; brothers, Marc Anthony Plaza and Jakob Manuel Plaza;grandparents, Jane Kiker Niblett, Lonnie and Margaret Niblett and Magdalena Plaza;great-grandmother, Herminia Montecillo; and many cousins, aunts and uncles.Pallbearers were to be Juan Plaza, Marc Plaza, Curt Stephens and Cody Schroeder.

Polhemus, Phil1944-2009Published Sunday, October 18, 2009Funeral for Phil Polhemus, 65, of Plano was to be at 4 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Aria

Cremation Service and Funeral Home in Dallas with Father Edward Shotly officiating.Polhemus died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, in Plano. Born April 19, 1944, in Vernon toMerle Phillips Polhemus Sr. and Hazel Lucile Waggoner Polhemus, he graduated fromHillcrest High School in 1962. He attended college at Southwestern University atGeorgetown and North Texas State University. He worked as a data processor andprivate consultant and was a member of the Methodist church. He was an Eagle Scoutand held numerous leadership roles at the local and district levels for the Boy Scouts ofAmerica. He was a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association and was the formerdirector for Chapter N and former assistant director for Chapter B. He belonged to theQuarter Century Wireless Association and was also involved with the Plano AmateurRadio Klub. He volunteered with Collin County ARES and was licensed in 1963 asWN5DFH. He also hunted and fished. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, SuzannePolhemus of Plano; sons, Scott Thomas Polhemus of Blue Ridge and Trey Polhemus ofNapa, Calif. ; daughter, Michelle Patterson and husband, Kenny, of Carrollton; brother,John W. Polhemus and wife, Jennie, of Decatur; and a nephew. Memorials may be madeto the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Pope, John Philip1921-2009Published Thursday, August 27, 2009Funeral for John Philip Pope, 87, of Crowley was to be at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday, Aug.26, at Greenwood Chapel. Burial was to be at Bethel Cemetery in Decatur.Pope died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Sept. 17, 1921, in Newark to JodyPope and Edith Stephens Pope, he served in the U. S. Army military police in Japanduring World War II. He was a longtime member of Southcliff Baptist Church. He waspreceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Jean Pope, in 1973;brother, Millard Pope; and sister, Dorothy Pierce. He is survived by his wife of 23 years,Nelle W. Pope; daughters, Patsy Baker and husband, Alvin, of Decatur; Carol Mosley andhusband, Gary, of Boyd; son, Philip Pope and wife, Anita, of Newark; and fourgrandchildren.

Potts, Billy K. 'Bill'1935-2009Published Sunday, June 21, 2009Funeral for Billy K. "Bill" Potts, 74, of Pampa was June 19 at the First PresbyterianChurch in Pampa with the Rev. Kenny Rigoulot officiating. Entombment was at MemoryGardens Mausoleum.Potts died Tuesday, June 16, 2009, in Amarillo. Born March 12, 1935, in Paradise toJoseph Tatman Potts and Anna Atkins Potts, he was a 1953 graduate of Paradise HighSchool. He received a bachelor of science degree from Texas Christian University in1958 and a master of education degree from West Texas State University in 1971. Hewas an algebra and math teacher for 25 years, including time at Pampa Junior High,Robert E. Lee Junior High and Pampa High School. At Pampa High School he was thestudent council sponsor for six years and retired as chairman of the math department.He also coached junior high basketball for several years. He married Jane Cheyne June1, 1961, in Amarillo. He was a lifetime member of NEA and TSTA where he worked as aregional consultant for eight years in Plainview. He was a member of the FirstPresbyterian Church and was a veteran of the U. S. Army and the Texas National Guard.He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his

wife; son, Parrish Kelley Potts and wife, Kathryn of Heath; four grandchildren, JohnBrennan, Michael, Andrew and Caroline Potts, all of Heath; brother, Bob Potts and wife,Mary, of Paradise; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to theFirst Presbyterian Church Book of Remembrance, 525 N. Gray, Pampa, TX 79065.

Potts, Lori Ann1967-2009Published Sunday, August 23, 2009Funeral for Lori Ann Potts, 42, of Bridgeport was to be at 2 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 22, atHawkins Funeral Chapel. Burial was to be at East Bridgeport Cemetery.Potts died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born May 20, 1967, in Bridgeport tothe Rev. Larry and Beverly Ann (Adams) Potts, she was a homemaker and a Baptist.She is survived by her son, Daniel Matthew Wells II of Youngstown, Ohio;granddaughter, Madeline Wells; her parents of Bridgeport; brothers, Steven Potts andwife, Barbara, of Granbury and David Potts of Corpus Christi; grandparents, NeldaAdams Flippin and husband, Gene, of Bridgeport and Helen Potts of Bridgeport; andnephews, nieces, aunts and uncles. Memorials may be made to the SouthwesternDiabetic Foundation, P. O. Box 918, Gainesville, TX 76241.

Pounds-Corbin, Mary Ruth1916-2009Published Sunday, July 12, 2009A private memorial service for Mary Ruth Pounds-Corbin, 92, of Decatur will be atOaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.Pounds-Corbin died Monday, June 22, 2009, in Decatur. Born Aug. 13, 1916, in Decaturto Sterling and Maudie (Simmons) Pounds, she had been a member of the First BaptistChurch in Decatur since 1949 and was a member of the Decatur Hospital Auxiliary for 14years. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis F. Pounds of Decatur; two sisters,Lillie Mae Warren of Coahoma and Jewel C. Woods of Dallas. She is survived by sons,Jerry Starnes of Decatur and James Starnes of Crawford, Tenn. ; grandchildren, Kirk,Kaylyn and Rob Starnes; and a great-grandson, Jackson. The family requests memorialsbe made to the First Baptist Church of Decatur's building fund, 1200 W. Preskitt Rd.Decatur, TX 76234.

Powell, Kent Odell1982-2009Published Sunday, September 27, 2009Funeral for Kent Odell Powell, 27, of Longview, and formerly of Decatur, was Sept. 25 atDecatur Church of Christ with Rick Ross officiating. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery.Powell died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Feb. 20, 1982, in Fort Worth toPhillip and Teresa (Wolf) Powell, he graduated from Decatur High School in 2000. Hegraduated from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in geography andworked as a fracturing coordinator for Select Services in Longview. He married NatalieMosley Dec. 22, 2006, in Plano. He was a member of Alpine Church of Christ inLongview. He is survived by his wife; son, Cason Powell of Longview; father of Bryan;mother of Decatur; brother, Trevor Powell and wife, Christina, of Weatherford; andgrandfather, Gene Wolf, of Bridgeport. Pallbearers were Brad Culberson, Chase Coffman,Trevor Powell, Adam Piper, Darren Luera and Jonavan Jordan.

Poynor, Glenn1928-2009Published Thursday, October 8, 2009Funeral for Glenn Poynor, 81, of Runaway Bay is at 2 p. m. Thursday, Oct. 8, atRunaway Bay Community Church with the Rev. Ollin Collins officiating. Wesley Poynorwill give the eulogy.Poynor died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Runaway Bay. Born Aug. 28, 1928, inBreckenridge to Daisy Sims Poynor and Aubrey Poynor, he graduated from Cisco HighSchool in 1945. He graduated in 1950 from Texas Tech University with a bachelor ofscience in geology. Poynor married Fern Huestis in 1948. He was a regional managerwith BJ Oilfield Services and later formed an oil and gas production partnership with hisbrother, Max, in Jacksboro. He also served on the school board for Jacksboro ISD andlater helped develop the structure and charter of Runaway Bay. He was deacon andtreasurer at Runaway Bay Community Church. He also played golf and ranched. He issurvived by his wife; brothers, Max Poynor and wife, Stacie, of Fort Worth and JudgeClay Poynor and wife, Sandra, of Bridgeport; sons, Dr. Wesley Poynor and wife, Kay, ofRichmond, Va., Garland Poynor of Chico and Richard Poynor and wife, Cathy, ofJacksboro; grandchildren, Patrick Poynor and wife, Kirsten, of Virginia Beach, Va., ArianeReagor and husband, Shannan, of Royse City, Douglas Poynor of Corinth, AdriennePoynor of Corinth and Nicholas Glenn Poynor of Jacksboro; great-grandchildren, Noah,Nicholas and Darin Reagor of Royse City; and numerous nieces and newphews.Pallbearers are Patrick Poynor, Nicholas Poynor, T. J. Poynor, Douglas Poynor, ShannanReagor, Tres Poynor, Randy Chenot and Todd Whitfield. Honorary pallbearers are CharlieTodd, Ralph Hammond, Rod Hammond, Tom Messer, Gary Davis, Bill White, JamesWood, David Rader and Robert Shipley. The family requests memorials be made to theTexas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas in the name of Fern and Glenn Poynor.Contact the hospital at (800) 421-1121 or http://www. tsrhc. Org

Preston, Leroy1935-2009Published Sunday, August 30, 2009Funeral for Leroy Preston, 73, of Chico was to be at 10:30 a. m. Saturday, Aug. 29, atHawkins Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tom Dunn officiating. Burial was to follow at ChicoCemetery.Preston died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Wichita Falls. Born Nov. 2, 1935, in VineGrove, Ky., to Willard and Wilda (Witt Lucas) Preston, he was a retired heavy equipmentoperator and supervisor for APAC Texas in Irving. He married Sue Preston Sept. 6,1976, in Fairfield. He was preceded in death by his wife; and his granddaughter,Stephanie Bates. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy Sanders of Chico, CathyBoughton and husband, Charles, of Scottsburg, Ill., and Kimberly Moon of Louisville, Ky.; sons, Leroy Preston Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Paradise, Bobby Frank Bates and wife,Cindy, of League City, Ricky Lynn Bates and wife, Julie, of Manville; Larry Don Bates ofChico and Robby Joe Bates and wife, Diane, of Thornton; 12 grandchildren; and sisters,Thelma Donahue and husband, Pat, and Faye Rarick and husband, Teddy. Pallbearerswere to be Leroy Preston Jr., Larry Bates, Michael Preston, Jason Quintero, Jim Duncanand R. J. Goodman.

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Published Sunday, November 8, 2009Funeral for Vernie Mae Pruitt, 95, of Jacksboro, was to be Saturday, Nov. 7, at Live OakBaptist Church in Jacksboro. Larry Shields and David Nash were to officiate. Burial wasto follow at Graves Cemetery.Pruitt died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in Jacksboro. Born July 27, 1914, in Jacksboro toJohn Randall and Mary Idella (Weir) Middlebrooks, she was a retired Green Thumbleader. She married Sherwood Epps in 1935 and Reese Pruitt in 1960. She was precededin death by both of her husbands; sons, Dalton Epps and Joe Melvin Epps; five sistersand three brothers. She is survived by daughters Carolyn King of Krugerville, BrendaMobley of Odessa and Neva Ellison of Jacksboro; sons Thoburne "Toby" Epps of Chico,Dan Epps of Streetman; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Pugsley, M. Neil1934-2009Published Sunday, January 25, 2009Funeral for M. Neil Pugsley, 74, of Decatur was to be at 11 a. m. Saturday, Jan. 24, atFirst Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport with the Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar officiating.Burial was to be at Sunset Cemetery.Pugsley died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, in Fort Worth. Born Sept. 28, 1934, in Fort Worthto Harry T. and Mildred (Vowell) Pugsley, he was a graduate of Carter Riverside in FortWorth. He married Kay Clendening Dec. 17, 1954. He was an Eagle Scout and VigilOrder of the Arrow. He graduated from Presbyterian School of Christian Education in1960 and served 17 years in various areas of Christian education in Waco. He wasleader and director at the annual Recreation Workshop and was a member of the FirstPresbyterian Church in Bridgeport. He graduated from Texas Christian University's ranchmanagement program and was active in the Texas Agricultural Extension Program inDecatur. He earned a master's degree in agricultural education from Texas A&MUniversity. He worked a small ranching operation in Wise County. He was a reservepolice officer in Fort Worth through the REACT program and was elected DCAPT-W of theEighth Coastal Region, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He is survived by his wife; son, KensPugsley and wife, Reneau, of North Richland Hills; daughters, Marsha Owen of PortAransas and Nancy Pugsley of Bridgeport; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Gay Durden and husband, Mike, of Lewisville. Honor guardwas to be Mike Coyne, Kenneth Morris, Ray Baker, Rusty Washam, George Ott and ScottStrange. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport, annualRecreation Workshop or the USCG Auxiliary Life Ring.

Purcell, Betty Williamson1929-2009Published Thursday, September 10, 2009Funeral for Betty Williamson Purcell, 79, of Denton was to be at 2 p. m. Wednesday,Sept. 9, at the DeBerry Funeral Directors Chapel. Burial was to follow at RoselawnMemorial Park.Purcell died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at a Denton hospital. Born Nov. 17, 1929, in Decaturto Eldon Williamson and Glee Elliott Williamson, she graduated from Denton High Schooland attended Texas Woman's University. She was a real estate broker with GoldenTriangle Century 21, was later a self-employed real estate broker and was a member ofSinging Oaks Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her brother, B. R.

Williamson. She is survived by her son, Timothy Purcell; sister, Rozelle Jones of Dallas;and grandchild, Wade Douglas Purcell. Donations may be made to the AmericanDiabetes Association, P. O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038; or the Denton HumaneSociety, P. O. Box 1972, Denton, TX 76202.

Quinones, Patricia Ann1935-2009Published Sunday, October 18, 2009Funeral for Patricia Ann Quinones, 74, of Alvord was Oct. 16 in Decatur with JulianGarcia officiating. Burial was at Burleson Memorial Cemetery in Burleson.Quinones died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. Born Oct. 7, 1935, in Palo Pinto County to ErnestMilton and Birtie Edgmon Young, she was a bookkeeper for 13 years for the town ofPonder before retiring in 2008. She is survived by daughters, Cindy Smith and husband,Tommy, of Alvord and Karen Beckham and husband, John, of Weatherford; sister,Barbara Jean Phillips of Rendon; grandchildren, Marshall Jones, Kristina West, JustinSmith, Nichole Hernandez, Kelly Beckham and Daniel Beckham; great-grandchildren,Sabra, Xaviera, Dominick and Kaleton; and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were JohnBeckham, Tommy Smith, Todd West, Daniel Beckham, Justin Smith and Marshall Jones.