Wise County Messenger Obituaries2004

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The following obituaries are in alphabetical order by last name.Rains, Melissa ‘Missy’ Ann

1987-2004Funeral for Melissa “Missy” Ann Rains, 17, of Boyd will be Monday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at the FirstUnited Methodist Church of Boyd. Burial will follow at Boyd Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Richardsonwill officiate. Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Christian-Hawkins Chapel inBoyd.Rains died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, in Azle.Born Jan. 21, 1987, in Fort Worth, she was a senior at Boyd High School and a student at TarrantCounty College.She was preceded in death by a sister, Katlyn Christin Hanna.She is survived by her father Chad Hanna and step-mother, Penny, of Boyd; mother, DianeGilchrest and step-father, Harry, of China Spring; five sisters, Megan Butcher of White Settlementand Nikki, Lacey and Amber Gilchrest, and Ali Rawls, all of China Spring; grandparents, Royceand Linda Hanna of Cottondale, Barbara Rains of Fort Worth, and Richard and Norma Westphal ofNorth Richland Hills; great-grandmother, Evelyn Hardin of Grafford; several nieces, nephews,aunts, uncles and cousins; and a boyfriend and best friend, Kevin Irelan of Azle.Pallbearers will be Chad Hanna, Jared Simonoski, Benjamin Williams, Mark Rains and JoeyGilchrest.Published Sunday, August 22, 2004

Ralls, Bobby Odell1936-2004Funeral for Bobby Odell Ralls, 68, of Bridgeport was Nov. 12 at Bible Baptist Church in Bridgeport.Dr. Bill Higgins officiated. Burial followed at Salona Cemetery in Bowie.Ralls died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, in Decatur.Born Oct. 16, 1936, in Jefferson County, Okla., to Frank and Sadie (Rainwater) Ralls, he was theretired owner of Bridgeport Super Save. He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church and aveteran of the U.S. Air Force who served in Korea and Vietnam.He was preceded in death by four sisters Shirley, Juanita, Christina and Vernice and a brother,Marvin Ralls.He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jimmie Ralls of Bridgeport; a daughter, LaTrecia Hamiltonand husband, Alan; a son, Bobby Ralls Jr. and wife, Cathy; three grandchildren, Chasity Colemanand husband, Rusty, Holly Hayes and husband, Ryan, and Jordan Ralls; great-grandchildren,Corbin and Emerson Coleman and Casen Hayes; two brothers, Earl Ralls and Cletus Ralls and asister, Genevia Frances.Pallbearers were Jackie Ralls, Charlie Ralls, Sam Combs, Steven Combs, Stanley Combs, JohnnyHolcomb, Billy Sheehan and John Riley.Published Sunday, November 14, 2004

Randolph, L.B.1925-2004

Graveside service for L.B. Randolph 79, of Rhome was Oct. 8 at Aurora Cemetery. The Rev. KenCates officiated.Randolph died Oct. 6, 2004.Born Feb. 12, 1925, in Rhome, he owned Randolph Landscape Company. He joined the U.S.Army in 1944 and served in France, Germany and Belguim under generals Patton andEisenhower. He signed on for an additional year of service once World War II was over and servedin the occupation forces with the duty of taking American officers to the Nuremberg trials inGermany. He earned a bronze star in 1946. He worked for Convair for 10 years building B-36 andB-58 bombers before opening his own business. He joined St. Marks Methodist Church in FortWorth in 1954 and was a member of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in the Longhorn Council.He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rhonda Randolph; four sisters, Florence, Bessie,Mary and Pauline Randolph, and three brothers, Bob, Albert and William Randolph.He is survived by his son, Layne Blake Randolph and wife, Latrica; a sister, Johnnie CorrineMcCray of Sacramento, Calif., and a granddaughter, Karen Randolph, of Dallas.Published Sunday, October 10, 2004

Rankin, James A., Jr.1934-2004Funeral for James A. Rankin, Jr., 69, of Weatherford was Thursday, Jan. 15 at Christian-HawkinsFuneral Chapel in Boyd. Barney Hudson officiated. Burial followed at Aurora Cemetery.Rankin died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, in Fort Worth.Born Dec. 18, 1934, in Maringovin, La., to James A. Rankin and Cleo (White) Rankin, he marriedAnn Griffith on Feb. 12, 1974, in Durant, Okla. He was the owner of a retail furniture business andhad lived in the Metroplex for more than 20 years. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a memberof the First Baptist Church of Frankston.He was preceded in death by his father and a son, J.C. Rankin.He is survived by his wife; mother; two sons, Danny Rankin and wife, Rosa, and Dan Kemp andwife, Karen; three daughters, Cheryl Ballinger and husband, Rodger, Donna Lee and husband,Jacky, and Dana Roop and husband, Christian; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; asister, Dianna Terry and other relatives.Pallbearers were Jimmy Rankin, Randy Rankin, Michael Rankin, Cody Holt, Travis Blanton andDaniel Lee.Published Sunday, January 18, 2004

Rasor, Odetta1924-2004Service for Odetta Rasor, 79, of Bridgeport was Thursday, Jan. 8, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel inBridgeport. The Rev. Kearn Choate officiated. Burial was private.Rasor died Jan. 6, 2004, in Dallas.She was born April 22, 1924, in Bridgeport and married Troy W. Rasor on Feb. 21, 1943, inWeatherford. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sheperd’s House in Chico.She was preceded in death by her husband; four sisters, Opal Pike, Viola Campbell, Alta Boringand Marie Boyd and a brother, W.L. Lawrence.She is survived by a grandson, Randy Dale Rasor, and many nieces and nephews.Published Sunday, January 11, 2004

Rawle, Nancy1937-2004Funeral for Nancy Rawle, 67, of Decatur, was to be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, at BibleBaptist Church in Bridgeport. W.A. Higgins was to officiate. Burial was to follow at BethelCemetery.Rawle died Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in Decatur.

Born April 23, 1937, in Teague, she married Randle Rawle July 21, 1956, in Azle. She was retiredfrom the Fort Worth Independent School District accounts payable office and a member of BibleBaptist Church in Bridgeport.She is survived by her husband; a son, Leslie Rawle and wife, Susie, of Orlando, Fla.; twodaughters, Linda Hall and husband, John, of Brazos and Lisa Brinson and husband, Ken, ofParadise; four brothers, Bill Foster of Saraland, Ala., Jack Foster of Gulfport, Miss., John Foster ofFort Worth, and Steve Foster of Georgia; and 10 grandchildren, Mandy, Melanie, Miriam and WillRawle and Jennifer, Ryan and Sam Hall and Rachel, Lauren and Emily Brinson.Published Sunday, August 1, 2004

Reasor, Gay Ann Nobles1952-2004Graveside service for Gay Ann Nobles Reasor, 51, of Abilene, formerly of Alvord, will be Thursday,April 29, at 2 p.m. at Aurora Cemetery.Reasor died Monday, April 26, 2004, in Abilene.Born Aug. 29, 1952, in Decatur, to Oma Jo and Richard Nobles, she was an employee of McMurryUniversity in Abilene. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.She is survived by her mother, Oma, and step-father, Wayne Johnson, of Bayfield, Colo.; threesisters, Brenda Jo Sims of Southlake, Katherine Lynn Nobles of Grapevine and Sally Ruth Ezell ofAlvord; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.Pallbearers will be Bill and Clay Sims, Neil, Taylor and Scott Strange and David Wilson.Published Thursday, April 29, 2004

Reed, Christopher Justin ‘Trigger’1975-2004Service for Christopher Justin “Trigger” Reed, 28, of Chico was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10,at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. The Rev. Doc Rogers was to officiate.Reed died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, in Haralson County, Georgia.He was born May 6, 1975, in Bridgeport. He was a plumber and a member of the United BrothersMotorcycle Club. He enjoyed hunting.He is survived by his father, Bill Reed and wife, Debbie, of Chico; mother, Christine Johnston andhusband, John, of Paradise; brother, C.J. Reed; grandparents, Rosemary Reed and Harris andJoyce Moore and many aunts and uncles.Published Sunday, April 11, 2004

Reed, Earl Douglas1951-2004Graveside service for Earl Douglas Reed, 53, of Boyd was to be Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, at 11a.m. at Boyd Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Hughes was to officiate.Reed died Monday, Aug. 30, 2004, in Decatur.Born June 4, 1951, in Decatur, he was a retired plumber.He was preceded in death by his father, Travis Leon Reed and a brother, Al Reed.He is survived by his wife, Sally Reed of Boyd; a son, Sammy Reed and wife, Amy, of Boyd;mother, Lola Reed of Decatur; a brother, Bob Reed of Mansfield; three sisters, Jerre Davenport ofRowland Heights, Calif., Nadine Dendy of Breckenridge and Janice Bisidas of Decatur; threegrandchildren, Michael Lee, Jeremy Stevens and Ashley Sharp; and numerous nieces andnephews.Published Thursday, September 2, 2004

Reed, Vera Jewel1904-2004Funeral for Vera Jewel Reed, 100, of Decatur, was Thursday, Nov. 18, at Coker Funeral HomeChapel. Drs. Van Gardner and Thomas Brumett officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery in

Decatur.Reed died Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, in Decatur.Born Aug. 1, 1904, in Decatur, she was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Eugene Reed.She is survived by her son, Gene Reed and wife, Fay, of Decatur; a sister, Mozell Thomas ofSpringtown; two grandchildren, Scott Reed and Monty Reed and wife, Penny; and three great-grandchildren, Garet, Cody and Carlee.Published Thursday, November 25, 2004

Renshaw, Helen Nabors1912-2004Service for Helen Nabors Renshaw, 91, of Decatur will be Friday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at CokerFuneral Home Chapel in Decatur. Dr. Thomas O. Brumett will officiate. Burial will follow at OaklawnCemetery in Decatur. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Coker Funeral Home.Renshaw died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, in Decatur.She was born Aug. 21, 1912, in Eddy to Edgar and Mary Powell Nabors. Renshaw graduated fromTrinity University and was a school teacher in Decatur for 30 years before retiring. She was amember of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Renshaw.She is survived by many nieces and nephews.Pallbearers will be Scott Payne, Jay Davidson, Steve Wood, Kenneth Hunt, Melton Cude andBrock Smith.Published Thursday, February 19, 2004

Rexroat, J.C.1927-2004Graveside service for J.C. Rexroat, 75, of Justin was Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Aurora Cemetery. TheRevs. Wendall Splawn and Joel Watson officiated.Rexroat died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, in Justin.He was born Aug. 30, 1927, in Wise County. Rexroat was a retired service station attendant, anavid domino and 42 player, a Baptist and a member of the Rhome Senior Citizens Group.He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Eldridge of Rhome, many nieces, nephews and otherrelatives.Published Thursday, February 12, 2004

Richardson, Joshua Randell1982-2004Graveside service for Joshua Randell Richardson, 22, of Boonsville will be at 11 a.m. on Sept. 30at Stringfellow Moore Cemetery in Coppell. The Rev. Gary Sessions will officiate.Richardson died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in Boonsville.Born Jan. 20, 1982, in Wylie, he was a student.He is survived by his father, William R. Richardson and wife, Tanya, and mother Gail L. Miller;three sisters, Catrina Richardson, Catherine Richardson and Jessica Richardson; grandparentsLynn and Mary Richardson, Henry Clifford Kimbrough and Opal Palmer; two stepbrothers, Shawnand Patrick Ledford and two stepsisters, Kim and Jennifer Ledford.Published Thursday, September 30, 2004

Ritchie, Velma1918-2004Service for Velma Ritchie, 86, of Stinnett will be Monday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m. at Stinnett UnitedMethodist Church,The Revs. Brian Adams, pastor of Stinnett United Methodist Church, LandrumMedlock, Darius McKay will officiate. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery.Ritchie died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, in Amarillo.

Born Dec. 11, 1918, in Wise County, she was a housewife and a member of Stinnett UnitedMethodist Church. She was an Eastern Star member for 50 years and was a past worthy matron.She married James Hoyt Ritchie on Aug. 6, 1937, in Wichita Falls.She was preceded in death by her husband in 1994.She is survived by a son, Dr. Jack Ritchie of Austin; and several nieces and nephews, including Dr.Mary Merrit of Edmond, Okla.Visitation will be at Brown’s Memorial Chapel at Stinnett from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.Published Sunday, December 26, 2004

Roberson, Jackie Ray1938-2004Funeral for Jackie Ray Roberson, 66, of Bedford, was Oct. 7 at Forest Ridge Funeral Home inHurst. Burial followed at Aurora Cemetery.Roberson died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, in Hurst.Born Aug. 4, 1938, in Boyd to Lon and Ardella Roberson, he was an honored veteran of the U.S.Army and a certified marksman. He worked at Bell Helicopter for 45 years as a materials inventoryclerk. He was a member of Local UAW 218 and worked as a trainer on inventory handlingequipment.He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Lon, Billy, James and Sam Roberson.He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda Roberson; a daughter, Kim Fonville and husband,Mark, of North Little Rock, Ark.; a son, Kevin Roberson and wife, Alice, of The Woodlands; fourgrandchildren, Tyler and Tate Fonville of North Little Rock, and Morgan and Baker Roberson ofThe Woodlands; four sisters, LaVell Mann and husband, Billy Joe, Bobbie Ashton and husband,Tom, Beatrice Arrington and Marcine Rebstock, all of Decatur.Published Thursday, October 14, 2004

Roberts, Cleo Thomas1915-2004Service for Cleo Thomas Roberts, 88, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Bridgeport, was Monday, Aug.2. Ford McElroy officiated. Burial followed at East Bridgeport Cemetery.Roberts died July 28, 2004, in Phoenix.She was born Nov. 20, 1915, in Bridgeport to Sam and Bertie (Thompson) Thomas.She was a homemaker.Her husband, Roy Arnold Roberts, preceded her in death in 1983.She is survived by her son, Eddie Roberts and his wife, Cindy; four granddaughters, MindyRoberts, Kelli Tinsley and her husband, David, Kim Glass and her husband, Chris, and KristiHumerstand and her husband, Darien; great-grandchildren, Chris, Jordan, Kreagen and Lauren; abrother, Truit Thomas and his wife, Ila and a sister, Vaudean Templeton.Published Thursday, August 5, 2004

Roberts, Shelba Bisidas1944-2004Funeral for Shelba Bisidas Roberts, 60, of Decatur was Nov. 16 at Grace Baptist Church inDecatur. Dr. Van Gardner and Bill Hughes officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.Roberts died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, in Dallas.Born Sept. 2, 1944, in Cullman, Ala., to Toney J. and Ruth Bisidas, she was a licensed vocationalnurse. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and was a pastpresident of the Decatur chapter of the American Cancer Society.She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Eddie Bisidas.She is survived by her husband, Benny R. Roberts; two sons, Charles “Buddy” Harris Jr. of Lander,Wyo., and Larry Anthony Harris of Decatur; a step-son, Jason Roberts and wife, Kristy, of Decatur;two daughters, Stacci Harris Key and husband, Joey, of Fort Worth, and Cristy Harris Franke and

husband, Robert, of Decatur; a step-daughter, Tammy Barley and husband, Dale, of Bridgeport;her mother of Decatur; a brother, Larry Bisidas and wife, Janice, of Decatur; two sisters, BonnieKemp and husband, Stanley, and Reba Whitehead and husband, J.C., all of Decatur; 14grandchildren, Chris and Candice Appleton of Fort Worth, Ashley and Cody Harris of Arlington,Colton Martin of Decatur, Miranda Goertz of Bastrop, Brittney Bement and Hayden Barkley ofBridgeport, Jacob and Ryan Roberts of Chico, Jason and Kassey Key of Fort Worth, and Davidand Dylan Franke of Decatur.Pallbearers were Jeremy Davis, Toney Kemp, Robbie Franke, Joey Key, Joe Leake and JessieMassey.Published Thursday, November 18, 2004

Robinson, Alan Randall ‘Randy’1949-2004Funeral for Alan Randall (Randy) Robinson, 54, of Chico, was Thursday, July 22, at HawkinsFuneral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. The Revs. Kenneth Wood and Jerry Carter was officiated.Burial followed at Chico Cemetery.Robinson died Sunday, July 18, 2004, in Fort Worth.Born Dec. 1, 1949, in Bridgeport, he was the owner and operator of Robinson Oil and Gas. He wasa 1968 graduate of Chico High School and a member of the Crafton Baptist Church. He alsoenjoyed farming and ranching.He is survived by two sons, Will Robinson and Asa Robinson; a daughter, Ashley RobinsonDunlap and husband, Philip; his mother, Betty Robinson and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.Pallbearers were Tim Boone, Rick Boone, Ernie Cox, Eddie Cox, Kim Valliant, Bill Steward, BobStapp, Diego Chavira. Honorary pallbearers were Elmer Cox, Doyle Gilliam, Johnny DanLowrance, Fred Thompkins, J.D. Coffman, P.D. Curtner, Harold Gene Pankey and Miles Moore.Published Sunday, July 25, 2004

Robinson, Asa Royce1982-2004Funeral for Asa Royce Robinson, 22, of Chico was to be Friday, Dec. 24, at Hawkins FuneralHome. The Revs. B.J. Womack and Kenneth Wood were to officiate. Burial was to follow at ChicoCemetery.Robinson died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, in Fort Worth.Born July 29, 1982, he was a waiter and a member of the Grace Outreach Church in Chico.He was preceded in death by his father, Alan Randall Robinson; and his grandfather, AltonRobinson.He is survived by his mother, Sherri Gilbreth and husband, Richard, of Boyd; a sister, AshleyDunlap and husband, Philip, of Panama City, Fla.; a brother, Will Robinson of Fort Worth; andgrandparents, the Rev. B.J. and Norma Womack and Betty Robinson, all of Chico.Pallbearers were Milton Dunlap, Dustin Dunlap, John Mabry, Trey Hawkins, Wendell Boner, CraigMason, Nathan McConaghie and Alvin Boner.Published Sunday, December 26, 2004

Robinson, Dora Alice Ogle1922-2004Memorial for Dora Alice Ogle Robinson, 82, of Euless will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, atHawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. The Rev. Craig Erb will officiate.Robinson died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, in Bedford.Born June 28, 1922, in Jacksboro to James and Alice Ogle, she owned and operated beautysalons in Fairbanks, Alaska., and Anaheim, Calif. She liked to travel and fly fish. She married Dale“Red” Robinson April 4, 1980, in Las Vegas.She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Odis Cottrell; a sister, Ollie Mae Blackburn and a

brother Jim Wilson.She is survived by her husband; a son, Vic Cottrell of Bridgeport; a grandson, Shon Cottrell ofPhoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Robert Ogle of Richardson and Johnny Ogle of Hurst; and threesisters, Millie Foreman and Betty Scott, both of California, and Martha Moore of Fort Worth.Published Thursday, November 4, 2004

Robinson, Jimmy Dewayne1963-2004Graveside service for Jimmy Dewayne Robinson, 41, of Newark was Nov. 12 at Boyd Cemetery.The Rev. Jessie Ferguson officiated.Robinson died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, in Fort Worth.Born March 25, 1963, in Fort Worth to Ervin and Mary Lee Robinson, he was a welder and amember of the Word of Life Church.He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Robinson.He is survived by his mother; three brothers, Ervin Jr., Danny and Lowell Robinson; three sisters,Joyce Tedrow, Shelia Waldrop and Dee Ann Waldrop; and a grandmother, Vera Barrow.Published Sunday, November 14, 2004

Robinson, Mary Frances1924-2004Memorial for Mary Frances Robinson, 80, of Bridgeport will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, atPleasant View Baptist Church. The Rev. Gary Demmitt will officiate.Robinson died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, in Decatur.Born April 26, 1924, in Archer City to Earl and Annie (White) Phillips, she was a bookkeeper. Shewas active in the Bridgeport senior citizens group.She was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Phillips; a sister, Rosa Anderson and a half-brother, John Douglas.She is survived by two daughters, Robin Garrett and husband, Ricky Jack and Linda Oliver; a son,Mike Robinson; six grandchildren, Jerrod, Justin, Todd and Lauren Mowery, Mirah Bradford andRoy D. Oliver; three great-grandchildren, Marshal Sproul, and Lauren and Nikki Mowery; a sister,Sue Gary; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.The family requests memorials be made to the Bridgeport Public Library, 2159 10th St., Bridgeport,Texas 76426.Published Sunday, December 19, 2004

Rogers, William Marvin ‘Bill’, Sr.1912-2004Funeral for William Marvin “Bill” Rogers Sr., 91, of Decatur was Jan. 16, 2004, at Mount OlivetChapel with burial at St. Paul Cemetery in Midlothian.Born Dec. 7, 1912, in Venus, he died Jan. 14, 2004.He received numerous safe driving awards as a long-haul truck driver.He is survived by a son, W.M. Rogers Jr. of Andrews; daughters, Barbara Harwell of Dallas,Sandra Hukill of Springtown and Rita LeMond of Decatur; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildrenand 12 great-great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, January 18, 2004

Rose, Jesse James2004Memorial for Jesse James Rose, the two-day-old son of Josh and Bobbi Rose of Decatur, will beTuesday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel.Born Feb. 3, 2004, in Decatur, he died Feb. 5, 2004, in Fort Worth.He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Bowen Tyler (his twin) and Thomas Alexander; hisgrandparents, Rick and Lisa Rose, Patricia Andrews and Gayelynn Franzel and great-

grandparents, Thomas Rose and Sue Franzel.Published Sunday, February 8, 2004

Ross, Roy ‘Jack’, Jr.1923-2004Graveside service for Roy “Jack” Ross Jr., 80, of Decatur was to be Wednesday, March 17, at 2p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry Miller was to officiate.Ross died Monday, March 15, 2004, in Decatur.He was born March 18, 1923, in Decatur. He was a Navy veteran, a salvage retailer and a Baptist.He was preceded in death by two daughters, Frances Elizabeth and Cynthian Ann Ross.He is survived by two sons, Charles Ross and wife, Anita, of Decatur, and Jerry Wayne Ross ofEast Burwick, Maine; one brother, Ezell Singleton Sr. of Decatur; three sisters, Franchell Jackson,Mary Elizabeth Randle and Louida Willis, all of Decatur; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Honorary pallbearers were to be Jimmy Neff Johnson, Eddie Berg, Ruben Pinkerton, Tommy Bell,Charles Johnathan Ross Jr. and Eric Devon Ross.A final tribute with military honors was to be presented by the Wise County Veterans Group.Published Thursday, March 18, 2004

Russell, Estie Leta ‘Doodle’1922-2004Funeral for Estie Leta “Doodle” Russell, 82, of Sunset was to be Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. atthe First Baptist Church of Sunset. Gerald Cleveland officiated. Burial followed at Pleasant HillCemetery.Russell died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, in Sunset.Born Jan. 7, 1922, in Burleson to David and Edna Selman Sells, she worked at General Dynamicsas an inspector and married Kenneth Russell in 1947. She lived in Newark where she and hermother ran a laundry. The family moved to Sunset in 1964 and owned and operated fabric shopsin Sunset, Newark and Bowie. She served in the women’s auxiliary, raising funds for the Newarkand Sunset fire departments. She was a member of the Newark and Sunset Church of Christ.She is survived by her husband; two sons, Danny Russell and wife, Doris, of Sunset, and BillyRussell of Galveston; two grandsons, Bryan and Kevin Russell; three great-grandchildren,Kayleigh, Cole and McKenna; and one brother, Robert H. Sells of Tyler.Pallbearers were her grandsons, Bryan and Kevin Russell; and great-nephews, Logan Smith, LenConant, Mark Conant and Todd Sells.The family requests memorials be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, in care of Jo McDonald, 1401Matthews, Bowie, Texas 76230 or the Sells Cemetery, 219 Spur 511, Sunset, Texas 76270.Published Thursday, September 2, 2004

Ryan, Linda Faye1946-2004Funeral for Linda Faye Ryan, 57, of Denton, formerly of Bridgeport, will be Thursday, June 24,2004, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jim Brown Jr. will officiate. Burial will follow atChico Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral HomeChapel.Ryan died Monday, June 21, 2004, in Denton.Born Sept. 2, 1946, in Alvord, she was a 1965 graduate of Bridgeport High School and a retiredoperations manager for KWCS radio station in Bridgeport. She was a member of the Assembly ofGod Church in Bridgeport where she played piano for a time.She is survived by a son, Robbie Ryan; a daughter, Sharon McGuire; mother, Sylvia Oleta New; abrother, Tommy New and wife, Lynn; three sisters, Reba Brown and husband, Jimmie, Trish Newand Margie Lemme; and four grandchildren, Aleesa, Natalie, Austin and McKenzie.

Pallbearers will be Rick Morales, Ricky Connally, Robbie Ryan, Jason New, Jeff Brown and JohnBrown.Published Thursday, June 24, 2004

Sachse, Drew Alexander1967-2004Funeral for Drew Alexander Sachse, 37, of Decatur was Sept. 25, at Coker Funeral Home. Burialfollowed at Oaklawn Cemetery.Sachse died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in Decatur.Born May 17, 1967, in Lubbock to Jerry Mac and Linda Sachse, he was a paint technician atPeterbilt in Denton.He is survived by his wife, Laurie Michelle Miller Sachse of Decatur; a daughter, Fallon Sachse ofDecatur; his parents; a brother, Dirk Sachse of Fort Worth; a grandfather, Walter De Armond ofChildress; a grandmother, Geraldine Sachse of Fort Worth and parents-in-law Carl and JoyceMiller of Paradise.Pallbearers were Corky Roberts, Garry Jameson, Steve Perkins, Dave Wiley, Frank Madre andJay Higgs.Published Thursday, September 30, 2004

Sanders, John Thomas1934-2004Funeral for John Thomas Sanders, 69, of Runaway Bay was Feb. 27, 2004, at St. John’s CatholicChurch in Decatur. The Rev. Gilbert Pansza officiated. Graveside service followed at Mount OlivetCemetery in Fort Worth.Born July 20, 1934, in Addington, Okla., he died Feb. 24, 2004, at his home in Runaway Bay.A retired aircraft inspector for Stroflex and Dyna Corp, he served in the U.S. Army and was amember of St. John’s Catholic Church and the Shriners. He married Mauvene Robertson July 15,1983, in Fort Worth.He was preceded in death by his wife, Udry Sanders, and mother, Clara Sanders.He is survived by his wife, Mauvene; father, Emery Sanders; daughter, Helen Quinn and husband,Garry; son, Vernon Sanders and wife, Carol; step-sons, Wayne Wilson and James Wilson andwife, Dee; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a sister, Alliece Williams.Pallbearers were Gary Peck, Mark Peck, Barry Peck, Joe Rawdon, Brooks Lobingier and MichaelMoore.Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.Published Thursday, March 4, 2004

Sands, Cathryn1914-2004Funeral for Cathryn Sands, 89, of Alvord was Tuesday, May 4, 2004. Burial was at AlvordCemetery. Bob Wilson officiated.Sands died April 30, 2004, in Decatur. She was born Nov. 14, 1914, in Alvord to Hal M. and NellDillingham Sands.She graduated from Texas Woman’s College in Denton and was a school teacher in Wichita Fallsfor many years. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and an active member ofEastern Star.She was preceded in death by two brothers, Hal Sands Jr., and Lloyd Sands and a sister,Heneryetta Sands.She is survived by nephews Hal Sands of Mississippi and David Sands of Fort Worth; niecesSusan Sands and Lisa Wolf, both of Fort Worth; and a sister, Margaret Sands of Alvord.Published Thursday, May 6, 2004

Scaff, Ruby L.1913-2003Funeral for Ruby L. Scaff, 90, of Decatur was Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Decatur. Burialfollowed at Sweetwater Cemetery in Wise County. The Rev. Tim Staub officiated. The Rev. KenMay assisted.Scaff died Dec. 31, 2003, in Decatur.Born Sept. 21, 1913, in Gray, Okla., to Roy and Bertha Teurman, she married Loyd Franklin Scaffon Dec. 14, 1932, in Decatur. She was a nurse assistant at Denton State School and a member ofthe Calvary Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, James Kenneth Scaff.She is survived by a son, Loyd Ray Scaff of Decatur; two daughters, Willadene Mosley andhusband, Harold, and Joyce Ogle and husband, Don, all of Decatur; three grandchildren, MarkMosley and wife, Jean Carrol, of Coppell, Kerrie Thornton and husband, James, and Jeff Ogle, allof Decatur; and three great-grandchildren, Claire and Meredith Mosley and Emily Ogle.Pallbearers were Jim Hodges, Gilbert Horton, Edwin Haney, Loyd Jackson, Jerry Mara, WayneAlexander, Dean Hlad and Billy W. Adams.Published Sunday, January 4, 2004

Schooling, Bobby E.1947-2004Service for Bobby E. Schooling, 56, of Decatur was Tuesday, March 30, at Coker Funeral HomeChapel. Dr. Randy Adams officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.Schooling died Sunday, March 28, 2004, in Decatur.He was born Dec. 9, 1947, in Decatur. He attended Decatur High School and North Texas StateUniversity, and he was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the First Baptist Church inDecatur, where he was the organist for many years.He is survived by his wife, Alana; sister, Barbara Boone of Waco; six nieces and one nephew.Pallbearers were Martin Woodruff, Curtis Aydelotte, Jerry Mara, John Winder, Bert Little and Dr.Chuck Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Ray and Garry Perkins.Published Thursday, April 1, 2004

Seals, Gordon A.1921-2004Funeral for Gordon A. Seals, 83, of Runaway Bay was Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Hawkins FuneralChapel. The Rev. Larry Cox and Mason Raymond Cox officiated. Burial followed at EastBridgeport Cemetery with the Dyess AFB Honor Guard presenting the flag and graveside honors.Seals died Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, in Decatur.Born Jan. 4, 1921, in Palestine, he was a retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. serving in World WarII and Korea. He married Rene Kirkland on June 2, 1945, in Comanche. He was a member of theRunaway Bay Community Church and was a 32nd degree Mason with the Bridgeport MasonicLodge.He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Taylor; a grandson, James Seals and a sister,Haileen Roberts.He is survived by his wife; a son, Jim Seals and wife, Vicki, of Runaway Bay; five grandchildren,Jason Seals, Lisa Podhaisky, Valeria O’Brien, Robert Taylor and Colby Miller; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy Caraway of Copperas Cove and Peggy Pendergrass of Austinand several nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Chris Howard, Mark Rousek, Richard Kirkland, Butch Laxson, Bill Parker andKen Kilpatrick. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Rouse, Ernest Lowdermilk and James Holland.Published Thursday, December 30, 2004

Seelye, Ozella1914-2004Graveside service for Ozella Seelye, 89, of Chico was April 27, at Chico Cemetery. The Rev. KenHedstrom officiated.Seelye died Saturday, April 24, 2004, in Bridgeport.Born Dec. 24, 1914, in Stephenville to U.E. and Minnie (Phelps) Talley, she was a retired mini-storage manager. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chico and was a member ofthe Rebekahs. She married LeRoy Seelye on Jan. 6, 1935.She was preceded in death by her husband in 1999; a great-grandson, Dustin Seelye; a sister,Jewel Murry; and four brothers, Carl, Raymond, Irvin and Harold Talley.She is survived by a son, Bob Seelye and wife, Vernice, of Chico; two grandsons, Ronny Seelyeand Roy Seelye and wife, Rena; and three great-grandchildren, Bobby, Ashley and Cody.Published Thursday, April 29, 2004

Seifert, Robert Charles ‘Coonie’1940-2004Graveside service for Robert Charles “Coonie” Seifert, 64, of Bridgeport, was to be at 10 a.m.,Saturday, April 24, at the East Bridgeport Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Sessions was to officiate.Seifert died Tuesday, April 20, 2004, in Bridgeport.Born April 20, 1940, in Iowa to Floyd and Elizabeth (Jensen) Seifert, he was a retired employee ofthe city of Bridgeport and the city of Runaway Bay.He was preceded in death by; his wife, Rita; two sisters, Betty and Mildred; and a brother, JackSeifert.He is survived by a daughter, Debbie Morgan and husband, Jack; two granddaughters Heatherand Ariel; a brother, Alvin Seifert and two sisters, Judy Broussard and Dorothy Baker.Pallbearers were to be Ruben Broussard, Rodney Broussard, Jerry Haddox, Billy Cox, JeffPlumlee and David Washburn. Honorary pallbearer was to be Bill Cox.Published Sunday, April 25, 2004

Shaver, Lottie Leona1929-2004Graveside service for Lottie Leona Shaver, 75, of Rhome was Friday, Aug. 6, at DFW NationalCemetery. Clarence Huffman officiated.Shaver died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, in Decatur.Born July 15, 1929, in San Jon, N.M., she was a homemaker and member of the North Fort WorthBaptist Church. She married William Hugh Shaver in February of 1947 in Arizona.She was preceded in death by her husband.She is survived by two sons, William Shaver II of Hendersonville, N.C., and Keith Shaver ofRoanoke; two daughters, Dena Cooper of Hurst, and Rhonda Anderson of Euless; a brother,Bobby Bertram of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Iona Hutchins of Clovis, N.M., and twograndchildren, Natalie VandeVuss of Denver, Colo., and Jason VandeVuss of Prairieville, La.Published Sunday, August 8, 2004

Shaw, Joyce Marie1940-2004Funeral for Joyce Marie Shaw, 64, of Bowie, was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, atLighthouse Assembly of God church in Bowie. The Revs. Greg Newton and Dave Maher were toofficiate. Burial was to follow at Alvord Cemetery.Shaw died Monday, June 28, 2004, in Bowie.Born Feb. 28, 1940, in Decatur to Lester and Louise Garrett Neighbors, she married Darrel Shawon June 25, 1959, in Alvord. She worked for Shaw’s Plumbing of Bowie.She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Dale Dwayne Shaw.

She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Shelly Richey and husband, David, of Bowie; twosons, Mike Shaw and wife, Jeannette, Gregg Shaw and wife, Candy, all of Bowie; a brother,Melton Neighbors and wife, Cookie, of Alvord; two sisters, Loyce Garrett and husband, Pat, andHelen Yale and husband, Marion, all of Alvord; and eight grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be Keith Richey, Skye Richey, Chase Richey, Jordon Shaw, Brent Shaw andEli Shaw.Published Thursday, July 1, 2004

Shearer, George H., Jr.1934-2004George H. Shearer, Jr., 69, of College Station died April 6, 2004, at his home.He was born Nov. 6, 1934, in Okmulgee, Okla. to George and Lenora Shearer. He was a retiredelectronic engineering technician from Texas A & M Univeristy. He was a member of Edge Churchof Christ, Civil War Roundtable, Wellborn Masonic Lodge and an astronomers club.He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Shearer.He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Shearer; son, George and wife Christine Shearer of Bryan;stepsons, Kelly Catalena and Billy and wife, Courtney Catalena; daughters Melissa and husband,Darrel Flippin of Decatur and Sharon and husband Danny Tarver of Wheelock; brother Gerry andwife Mary Shearer of Edge; sister-in-law, Mary Sue Shearer; and 15 grandchildren.Charity donations may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley or the Cancer Research and TreatmentCenter in San Antonio.Published Sunday, April 25, 2004

Sheffield, Alva Elizabeth Queen1908-2004Service for Alva Elizabeth Queen Sheffield, 95, of Cleburne was Monday, April 5. B.B. Stevensofficiated. Burial was at Green Acres Memorial Park.Sheffield died March 30, 2004.She was born Oct. 28, 1908, in Nemo to Robert Newton and Arthur Mae Moore Queen. Shemarried Willie Thomas (Bill) Sheffield on Aug. 14, 1925. Sheffield was an Avon representative for44 years, a lifelong member of Central Church of Christ and was active in her church andcommunity.She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Joe Sheffield and Herbert Sheffield anddaughter-in-law Mary Sheffield.She is survived by her son, Charles Sheffield and wife, Peggy, of Greenville; three daughters,Willidean (Deanie) Cooper and husband, Doug, of Decatur, Edith Sims and husband, J.O., andMadine Burt and husband, Melvin, all of Cleburne; one brother, Gene Queen; 17 grandchildrenand many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Robert Sheffield, Craig Sheffield, Chris Sheffield, Kris Cooper, Scott Cooper andKenneth Miller. Honorary pallbearers were Greg Hart, Jimmy Bruton, Shawn Lindsey and RickyCryer Jr.Memorials may be made to the Central Church of Christ, 200 N. Wilhite, Cleburne, Texas, 76031,or a charity of choice.Published Sunday, April 11, 2004

Shepard, Ollie V.1916-2004Funeral for Ollie V. Shepard, 88, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at Coker FuneralHome in Decatur. Burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 7 p.m.Saturday at Coker Funeral Home.Shepard died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in Decatur.Born Jan. 3, 1916, in Loving, he was a plumber, a member of the Church of Christ and an Army

veteran.He is survived by his wife, Dona Shepard of Decatur; a son, Bobby Shepard of The Woodlands; adaughter, Callie Slagle of Decatur; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, October 17, 2004

Shepherd, W.J. ‘Jack’1923-2004Funeral for W.J. “Jack” Shepherd, 81, of Boyd, was Nov. 5, at the First United Methodist Church ofBoyd. The Rev. Mark Autrey and the Rev. Steve Richardson officiated. Burial followed at LovingCemetery in Loving.Shepherd died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, in Decatur.Born June 18, 1923, in Graham to Cas and Elizabeth Shepherd, he was a dairy farmer. He servedin the Army as a sergeant during World War II. He was a member of the First United MethodistChurch of Boyd, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Dairy Shrine.He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Allen Shepherd, and two brothers, Don and KennethShepherd.He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lela Shepherd; two sons, Wayne Shepherd and wife,Priscilla Lou, and Kenny Shepherd and wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Leann Pierce and husband,Rusty; five grandsons, John, Clint, Kenneth and Justin Shepherd and Brant Houk; two brothers,A.G. Shepherd and Billy Joe Shepherd; a sister, Hazel Rhodes and eight great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Mickey Shepherd, Kirk Shepherd, Clifford Buchanan, Minor Hopkins, KennyShaw, Richard Coan and Dennis Hudson. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Markham, DonPatterson, Pat Goodger and J.D. Niblett.Published Sunday, November 7, 2004

Sheppard, Frances Ann1914-2004Graveside service for Frances Ann Sheppard, 89, of Austin and formerly of Decatur was Friday,Feb. 27, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.Sheppard died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, in Austin.She was born Sept. 8, 1914, in Childress to Frank and Martha Sanderlin. She graduated fromElectra High School and took her first job as a sales clerk/bookkeeper in a department store at theage of 16. After she married William Presley Sheppard, she worked with her husband in the lumberbusiness as a bookkeeper and manager of the paint and hardware departments. Her last years inthe lumber business were in Decatur. She also spent five years as a part-time real estate agent inher husband’s office. She was active in the Methodist churches where she belonged andparticipated in numerous civic groups. Following her retirement, she worked regularly as avolunteer for the Decatur Library. In 1991, she moved to Austin to be near her son.She was preceded in death by her husband.She is survived by a son, William Presley Sheppard Jr.; brothers Ralph, Bill, Pub, Fred and MickeySandlin; four grandchildren, Mike Sheppard, Gary Sheppard, Lee Ann Landfair and CarolLessenger; 10 great-grandchildren, Chris, Alex and Spenser Sheppard, Sarah, Matthew andKristen Sheppard, Kelsey and Hutch Landfair, Kendall and Carter Schmitz and several nieces andnephews.Published Sunday, March 1, 2004

Shetter, David1954-2004Service for David Shetter, 49, of Cottondale was Friday, March 26, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel inBridgeport. The Revs. Melvin Strong and Jack Skidmore officiated. Burial followed at CottondaleCemetery.Shetter died Tuesday, March 23, 2004, in Cottondale.

He was born Aug. 26, 1954, in Fort Worth. He was a retired exterminator. He served in the U.S.Marine Corps Reserves and was former chief of the Cottondale Volunteer Fire Department.He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Cheryl, of Cottondale; four sons, Jerry Maxwell and wife,Sandy, of Brock, Chris Maxwell and wife, Tracy, of Cottondale, David Shetter and wife, Amanda, ofCottondale and Joe Maxwell and wife, Valerie, of Decatur; daughter, Deana Shetter of Burleson;14 grandchildren; two sisters, Ann Duke and husband, Clyde, of Lake Whitney and Brenda Rankinand husband, Jim, of Fort Worth and many nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Steve Venable, Tony Rogers, Jerry Mazac, Bobby Boatner, Dale Brown andChan Horne Jr.Published Sunday, March 28, 2004

Shields, Joyce1934-2004Graveside service for Joyce Shields, 69, of Bridgeport will be Friday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. at WestBridgeport Cemetery. Gentry Castleman will officiate.Shields died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, in Bridgeport.She was born Nov. 14, 1934, in Ballinger. Shields was a retired dietition and a Baptist.She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Shields, on Nov. 15, 1989.She is survived by her son, Ronny Shields; daughter, Sharon Gail Massey; five grandchildren,Tony, Ronnica and Cheyenne Shields and Amanda and James Massey; three great-grandchildren,Johnathan, Justin and Brian Massey; two sisters, Maybell Thomas and Arlette Cook; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Whitworth and Opal Whitworth and extended family members, Pam, Leesha, Mickeyand Lacey Smart and Nik, Jeremiah and Cody.Pallbearers will be Tony Shields, James Massey, Jamey Branscum, Bubba Garner, JeremiahGonzales and Nik Dillinder.Memorials may be made to Home Hospice of Decatur, the Texas Cancer Center of Fort Worth of afavorite charity.Published Thursday, February 26, 2004

Sides, Melvin E.1920-2004Funeral for Melvin E. Sides, 83, of Chico, was July 12, in Bridgeport. The Rev. Kenneth Woodofficiated. Burial followed at Chico Cemetery. A flag presentation and 21-gun salute was made bythe Dyess Air Force Base Honor Guard.Sides died Friday, July 9, 2004, in Decatur.Born Oct. 9, 1920, in Rockdale to Willie and Stella (McCoy) Sides, he was a 28-year veteran of theUnited States Armed Forces serving in the Navy and retiring from the Air Force. He served inWorld War II, Korea and Vietnam.He married Lawana June Prater on Dec. 7, 1946 in Oak Hill, W. Va., and was a member of theFirst Christian Church, a former Chico city councilman and a longtime member of the VFW.He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph, Jack and Austin Sides and by a sister, ErleneHigginbothan.He is survived by his wife; three sons, Dale Sides of Avery, Ralph Sides of Granbury and JaySides and wife, Cathy, of Chico; a daughter, Colleen Self and husband, Buel, of Chico; 16grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Bynum of Dallas and several nieces andnephews.Pallbearers were his grandsons: Ralph Sides II, Michael Eudy, Bryant Eudy, Matt Sides, DustySides and Toby Sides.Published Thursday, July 15, 2004

Sikes, Hazel1918-2004

Funeral for Hazel Sikes, 86, of Paradise will be scheduled for a later date.Sikes died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in Bridgeport.Born May 2, 1918, in Goldthwaite to Richard and Josephine (Hunt) Burton, she was a beautician.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylord and a daughter, Jo Sikes.She is survived by a daughter, Neva Hetfield; two grandchildren, Angela Quintana and Stacy Kline;three great-grandchildren, Andrea, Sarah and Alex Kline; and three sisters, Vera Hale, MiriamWhipple and Mary Alice Scroggins.Published Thursday, December 23, 2004

Sipes, Charles L.1942-2004Funeral for Charles L. Sipes, 61, of Boyd was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at the FirstBaptist Church of Boyd. The Revs. Mark Autry and Raymond Henson were to officiate. Burial wasto follow at Boyd Cemetery.Sipes died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, in Boyd.Born Dec. 27, 1942, in Weatherford to C.D. and Mary Sipes, he was a retired tubing specialist forLockheed Martin and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Naomi (McSpadden) Sipes; a son, Timothy L. Sipes andwife, Lauri, of Boyd; two daughters, Tammy D. Beltram of Boyd and Laina L. Furlong and husband,Jamie, of Boyd; his parents of Paradise; two brothers, Michael Sipes of Graham and Richard Sipesof Paradise; a sister, Nelda Tackett of Paradise; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be Nolan Warner, Jason Nelson, Darrin Tackett, Chris Tackett, Cliff Swaffordand Jay McSpadden. Honorary pallbearers were to be friends from Lockheed Martin.Published Sunday, November 14, 2004

Slimp, Bobby Eugene1930-2004Funeral for Bobby Eugene Slimp, 73, of Aurora was June 22, 2004, at Coker Funeral HomeChapel in Decatur. Burial was in Aurora Cemetery.Slimp died Saturday, June 19, 2004, in Aurora.Born Sept. 5, 1930, to Kemp Low and Corda Slimp in Aurora, he was a retired machinist. Hemarried Verda Teske Jan. 8, 1955, in Fort Worth.He was preceded in death by a sister, Olive Marie Slimp, and a brother, K.L. Slimp Jr.He is survived by his wife; two sons, Danny Slimp of Alvord and Randy Slimp of Decatur; twobrothers, Alvin L. Slimp of Cleburne and Edwin Slimp of Denton; three sisters, Opal Evelyn Turnerof Denton, Shirley Rochford of Fort Worth and Joan Lavern Buskirk of Midland; six grandchildrenand two great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, June 24, 2004

Slimp, Eula J. ‘Hokie’1929-2004Funeral for Eula J. “Hokie” Slimp, 74, of Boyd was to be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at White’sFuneral Home Chapel in Springtown. Burial was to follow at Cottondale Cemetery.Slimp died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, in Decatur.Born Feb. 10, 1929, in Granbury to John and Jannie Read, she grew up in Boyd, where sheattended school. Slimp was fond of writing, sewing and cooking. She married K.L. Slimp Jr., onJune 30, 1950, and they worked together on their farm until his death in 1991.She is preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, David Daniel Read and Billy JoyceRead.She is survived by four daughters, Pamela Kirby Peeper and husband, Wade, of Springtown,

Deborah Leigh Slimp and husband, Timothy Virgo of Golden, Colo., Karen Rae Slimp andhusband, Jeff Holland of Portland, Ore., and Shirlynn Read Slimp of Austin; five grandchildren, EricLee Kirby, Aaron Mitchell Kirby, Nicholas Graham Slimp- Holland, Ian Paul Slimp- Holland andMytila Jamie Marie Slimp; two great-grandchildren, Alexis Kirby-Hall and Byron Jarred Kirby andthree sisters, Jessie Taylor, Letha Wilson and Thelma Wilson.Published Sunday, February 8, 2004

Slocomb, Beverly Jeane1939-2004Funeral for Beverly Jeane Slocomb, 65, of Runaway Bay will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 22, atthe Cates Street Church of Christ in Bridgeport. Roger Rhodes, Ray Wells and John Featherstonewill officiate. Entombment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Fort Worth.Slocomb died Sunday, April 18, 2004, in San Antonio.Born Jan. 6, 1939, in Fort Worth, she married Vernon Slocomb on March 6, 1959, in Fort Worth.She graduated from Poly High School in 1957 and was a member of the Cates Street Church ofChrist in Bridgeport. She was the owner and operator of The Package Store and Memories byJeane in Bridgeport.She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi club for more than 30 years, past president of theBridgeport Civic Club and the Bridgeport Area Desk and Derrick Club. She and her husband weremembers of the Flutterwheels Square Dance Club and charter members of the Runaway Bay Golfand Country Club.She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Vernon, of Runaway Bay; two daughters, Sandra Fordand husband, Keith, and Nancy Eaton and husband, Billy Joe, all of Runaway Bay; fourgrandchildren, Billy Joe Eaton III and Lacy Eaton of Crowley and Kaitlyn and Parker Eaton ofRunaway Bay; a brother, Marvin Balch and wife, Janey, of Bedford; two sisters, Beth Tanner andhusband, Chuck, of Runaway Bay and Sharon Rich and husband, Jim, of Cleburne; a sister-in-law,Kay White and husband, Joe, of Clovis, N.M.; a brother-in-law, Steve Slocomb and wife, Kathy, ofEuless and numerous other family members.Pallbearers will be Leon Farmer, Don Erwin, Frank Trail, Jack Eison, Dan Ticer and Charles Todd.Published Thursday, April 22, 2004

Smith, Elenor June1933-2004Service for Elenor June Smith, 71, of Slidell was Friday at Slidell Baptist Church. The Rev. MarkMohler officated and David Bradshaw assisted. Burial followed at Slidell Cemetery.Smith died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, in Decatur.Born June 11, 1933, in Midland, Mich., she was a homemker.She is survived by her husband, Gary Smith; three daughters, Alice Haddon of Denton, LaurieMarshall of Runaway Bay and Brenda Fox of Palmer, Ala.; two brothers, Harold Wyman of Mt.Pleasant, Mich. and Lyle Wyman of Midland, Mich.; a sister, Beverly McDonald of Durant, Mich.;four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, October 3, 2004

Smith, Helen Ermajean1925-2004Graveside service for Helen Ermajean Smith, 78, of Anna was to be Saturday, July 10, 2004, atThomas Cemetery in Bridgeport. The Rev. Clay Flesher was to officiate.Smith died Wednesday, July 7, 2004.Born July 14, 1925, to Marvin Murray and Emma Rutland, she married T.W. “Woody” Smith in1954 in Graham.She was preceded in death by her husband, and a son, Kenny Yandle.She is survived by a daughter, Tina Yandle of Anna; two sons, Paul Yandle of North Richland Hills

and Robert Yandle of Cedar Hill; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, TimMurray of Wyoming; and a step-daughter, Yvonne Vaughn of Mineral Wells.Published Sunday, July 12, 2004

Smith, James Ross1949-2004Graveside service for James Ross Smith, 54, of Boyd was Friday at Boyd Cemetery. The Rev.Steve Weeks officiated.Smith died Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in Decatur.Born Oct. 19, 1949, in Boyd to Jack and Minnie Smith, he was a self-employed welder and amember of the the Boyd Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.He was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Howard.He is survived by his wife, Joy; a son Jimmy Smith and wife, Alicia; a brother, David L. Smith; andtwo grandchildren, Walter and Carlen.Honorary pallbearers were Clinton Sanderson, Don Johnston, Larry McBride, Randy Smith, BobSmith and Mark Smith.Published Sunday, April 25, 2004

Smith, John Martin, Jr.1949-2004Service for John Martin Smith Jr., 54, of Rhome will be Thursday, Feb. 5, at 10 a.m. at AuroraBaptist Church. Jimmy Withers will officiate. Burial will follow at Aurora Cemetery.Smith died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, in Fort Worth.He was born May 21, 1949, in Ranger to John and Rubye Smith. He was a Baptist minister and agraduate of Dallas Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He marriedDonna K. Knight on June 17, 1994, in Hurst. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Conventionand Aurora Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by his wife; seven daughters, Jenny Read of Chico, Billy Jenkins of Bedford, CrystalWheeler of Azle, Deborah Smith of Rhome, Calandra Smith of Rhome, Michelle House of Arizonaand Denise Walker Paschal of Brideport and sister, Betty Daniels, of Olden.Published Thursday, February 5, 2004

Snow, Delois1950-2004Funeral for Delois Snow, 54, of Boyd was to be Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. at Coker Chapel.Jimmy Williams was to officiate. Burial was to follow at Paradise Cemetery.Snow died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, in Boyd.Born July 28, 1950, in Lufkin, she was a journeyman electrician.She is survived by her mother, Billie Shook of De Leon; a son, Michael Gage of Boyd; twodaughters, Sheila Perry of Runaway Bay and Cindy Perkins of Paradise; two brothers, Terry Nunnof Bowie and Marty Nunn of Hartfield, Mo.; two sisters, Claudia Covert of Athens and Linda JoHawkins of Gorman; a dear friend, Glenn Gage of Paradise, and nine grandchildren.Published Thursday, September 23, 2004

Snow, Fletcher Milton1917-2004Funeral for Fletcher Milton Snow, 87, of Fort Worth will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, atCoker Funeral Home in Decatur. Charles Taylor will officiate. Burial will follow at Alvord Cemetery.Snow died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004.Born July 23, 1917, he was retired from the city of Fort Worth.He is survived by two sons, James M. Snow of Tamarac, Fla. and Jay E. Snow of Fort Worth; adaughter, Vada Snow-Penn of Fort Worth; two brothers, Joe Snow of Alvarado and Bill Snow of

Chandler; a sister, Lorene Eiland; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, December 12, 2004

Sorrells, Georgia May1944-2004Graveside service for Georgia May Sorrells, 59, of Bridgeport will be Thursday, June 24 at 10 a.m.at Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka, Kan.Sorrells died Monday, June 21, 2004, in Bridgeport.Born Oct. 18, 1944, in Axtel, Kan., she was an elementary teacher. She earned a double mastersdegree in education and was a reading specialist. She was a member of the First Baptist Church ofSilver City, N.M.She is survived by a daughter, Angela May and husband, Erik, of Bridgeport; an adopted daughter,LeeAnn Shelton of Slocomb, Ala.; an adopted son, Kevin Sorrells of Slocomb; her mother, VeraAdcock of Truth or Consequences, N.M.; two brothers, David Derby of Riverside, Calif. and FarrisDerby of Kansas and three grandchildren, Sadie, Kota and Remi.Published Thursday, June 24, 2004

Sparks, T.A.1925-2004Graveside service for T.A. Sparks, 79, of Boyd, was Oct. 29, at Boyd Cemetery. The Rev. KenCates officiated.Sparks died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, in Boyd.Born Jan. 10, 1925, in Waxahachie, he retired as a mechanic from Lockheed Martin. He was theformer owner and operator of the Sparks Texaco station in Fort Worth, and was a member of theFirst Baptist Church in Boyd and the Boyd Masonic Lodge.He was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Davenport.He is survived by his wife, Jane Sparks of Boyd; three sons, Eddie Sparks of Fort Worth, DwightHoyt of Graham and Arlon Sparks and wife, Kathleen, of Boyd; two daughters, Judy Parson andhusband, Ace, of Weatherford, and Donna Yarborough of Boyd; a brother, Charles Sparks ofGrapevine; three sisters, Wanda Price of Borger, Pearlie Mae Rodgers of Euless and Naomi Davisof Quanah; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Winford Cash, J.R. Badger, W.B. Arrington, Jack Seely, Roland Walker andHugo Brandt.Published Sunday, October 31, 2004

Spurgeon, Lewis ‘Sonny’1933-2004Funeral for Lewis “Sonny” Spurgeon, 71, of Sunset will be Thursday, Dec. 9, at Coker FuneralHome Chapel in Decatur. Tim Neely will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Visitationwas to be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.Spurgeon died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, in Wichita Falls.Born Nov. 11, 1933, in Commerce, he was a supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service. He marriedShirley Harrison Sept. 5, 1953, in Commerce.He is survived by his wife of Sunset; a son, Andy Spurgeon of Fort Worth; three daughters, VickiWatson of Sunset, Dusty Ann Dyer of Arlington and Cynthia Spurgeon; mother-in-law, MarieNichols of Arlington; six grandchildren, Philip, A.J., Dustin, April, Amber and Taryn; and two great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, December 9, 2004

Starnes, Eddie Ray1930-2004Funeral for Eddie Ray Starnes, 74, of Bridgeport, was to be Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at TwinOaks Assembly of God Church in Bridgeport. The Rev. Gary Sessions, the Rev. Charles Stephens

and Stephen Starnes were to officiate. Burial was to follow at West Bridgeport Cemetery.Starnes died Monday, July 12, 2004, in Bridgeport.Born May 7, 1930, in Fort Worth to Cecil and Mary Pugh Starnes, he married Ruth Young on April1, 1954 in Oklahoma City, Okla. He retired from Gifford-Hill as a diesel mechanic. He was in theU.S. Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. He was also a member of the VFW.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilburn and Bobby Lee Starnes and three sisters, LelaMosley, Frances Nail and Maggie Renbarger.He is survived by his wife; two sons, Eddie Starnes and wife, Linda, and Bobby Ray Starnes andfiancé, Bambi Kirk; three daughters, Linda Ince and husband, Billy, Mary May and fiancé, StevenFischer, and Sherrie Lynn Dale and husband, Wayne; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, L.C. Starnes and wife, Ruby, and Billy Gene Starnes and wife,Darlene; and one sister, Jeraldene Richardson.Pallbearers were to be Mark Clark, Benny Johnson, Cody Jobe, Chason Jobe, Stephen Starnesand Billy Young.Published Thursday, July 15, 2004

Starnes, Maude Stanley1915-2004Funeral for Maude Stanley Starnes, 88, of Fort Worth and a former Decatur resident, was to beSaturday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel. Burial was to follow atBurleson Memorial Park.Starnes died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, in Fort Worth.Born Aug. 19, 1915, in Decatur, she retired as a self-employed seamstress.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy D. Starnes, in 1998.She is survived by two sons, Jimmy D. Starnes and Bobby G. Starnes; a daughter, Helen R.Conditt; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, August 22, 2004

Stephens, Myrtle Lorena1904-2004Funeral for Myrtle Lorena Stephens, 99, of Decatur, was Oct. 25 at Coker Funeral Home Chapel.Robert Isham officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.Stephens died Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, in Decatur.Born Nov. 16, 1904, in West Plains, Mo., she was a homemaker. She was a member of theDecatur Church of Christ, the Decatur Quilting Club and the Oakgrove Home Demonstration Club.She was preceded in death by two sons, Jackie O. Stephens and Coy Norman Stephens; a great-great-grandson, James Conner Williams; three brothers and three sisters.She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Mary Stephens Greer of Decatur; five grandchildren, CoyAnn Stephens, Bobby Guy Stephens, Stephanie Stephens Capt, Kyle Edward Stephens andRussell Hayes Stephens; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Coy Lyn Gregory, James Michael Gregory, Emmett Capt IV, Kyle Stephens Jr.,Ross Mueller and Carl Greer.Published Thursday, October 28, 2004

Stewart, Hollis Peltier1922-2004Graveside service for Hollis Peltier Stewart, 81, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday atOaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. Dr. Thomas O. Brumett was to officiate, with assistance from W.B.Woodruff.Born March 5, 1922, in Dallas, he died Feb. 8, 2004, in Fort Worth.During World War II he served in the China, Burma and India theaters and was awarded theBronze Star. Upon retiring from the military, Stewart returned to the Sycamore community to raise

cattle. An accomplished woodworker, he and his wife of 62 years, Ora Lee, owned and operated apicture frame shop in Decatur for several years.He is survived by his wife; two sons, James Hollis Stewart and wife, Barbara, of Plano and MichaelRamsey Stewart and wife, Carol, of Centerville, Va.; a daughter, Veanna Kaye Crawford andhusband, Jim, of New Braunfels, Texas; three grandchildren, Patrick and Christopher Stewart andDanny Scott Hartsell; and two great-grandchildren, Emily and Shelby Hartsell.Pallbearers were to be Patrick Stewart, Christopher Stewart, Scott Hartsell, Fred Holt, JakeMurphey and James Crawford.The family requests memorials be made to a charity of choice.Published Thursday, February 12, 2004

Stokes, J.T.1914-2004Funeral for J.T. Stokes, 89, of Rhome was to be Saturday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. at the AuroraBaptist Church. The Rev. Leroy Jackson was to officiate and The Rev. Jimmy Withers was toassist. Burial was to follow at the Aurora Cemetery.Stokes died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, in Decatur.Born Aug. 28, 1914, in Rhome, he married Martyne Mize on March 3, 1967 in Rhome. He was aretired Wise County employee. He was a WWII Army veteran and a member of the Aurora BaptistChurch.He was preceded in death by his wife in July 2003.He is survived by three sons, Tim Taylor of Boyd, Don Taylor of Boyd and Ronnie Stokes ofPalestine; a daughter, Karen Tedrow of Rhome; two brothers, “Chick” Stokes of Rhome and BillStokes of Johnson City; a sister, Mattie Faye Baker of Rhome; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be Rodney Tedrow, Jack Taylor, Chad Taylor, Kris Taylor, Stephen Stokes,Richard Simmons and Michael Splawn.Published Sunday, August 22, 2004

Sugg, Wanda Faye1922-2004Funeral for Wanda Faye Sugg, 81, of Chico, was to be at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 10, 2004, atHawkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Billy Rhone was to officiate. Burial was to follow at ChicoCemetery.Sugg died Wednesday, July 7, 2004.Born Nov. 20, 1922, in Moran, she married Hershel Ray Sugg Jan. 21, 1947, in Cisco. She was ahomemaker and a member of the Chico Spring Chicken Spinners.She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers and a sister.She is survived by a son, Frankie Sugg and wife, Christine, of Springtown; four daughters, RayeNell Moss and husband, Mike, Maryalin Bridges and husband, Butch, and Marsha Teague andhusband, Jerry, all of Chico and Jeanene Richardson and husband, Bennie, of The Colony; 11grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Wyatt of San Angelo and Treva Simpsonof Mesquite as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were to be Frank Sugg, Scottie Sugg, Derek Sugg, Craig Moss, Rusty Bridges, TrentTeague, Brandon Richardson and Casey Richardson.Published Sunday, July 12, 2004

Summers, Cecil Cohn1923-2004Funeral with military honors for Cecil Cohn Summers, 81, of Paris was Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Fortenberry officiated.Summers died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Bonham.

Born June 10, 1923, in Allen, to Luther Clarence and Vertie Alice Holley Summers, he graduatedfrom high school and served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941–1945. He then joinedthe U.S. Air Force in 1950 and served during the Korean Conflict. Summers retired as a Sergeantin 1967 and was a member of the Air Force Sergeant’s Association. He worked for over 20 yearsfor the Houston Post before and after his military retirement.He weas preceded in death by four brothers, L.C., Nelse, Ray and C.V. Summers and one sister,Juanita Dyer.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruby; two daughters, Sandra Schmidt and husband, Dr.Dennis Schmidt of Paris and Sherri Herron and Jim Page of Powderly; two sons, Steve Summersand wife, Stuart, of Decatur and Bruce Summers and Freda Blizzard of Houston; six grandchildren,Terri Hansford and husband, Kerry, of Paris, Stephanie Hughes and husband, Jason, of RoundRock, Stephen Summers and wife, Jill, of Lewisville, Susan Summers of Decatur, Denise Hackerand husband, Aaron, of Pottsboro and Leighandra Herron of Powderly; four great-grandchildren,Whitney Palmer and Nathan Palmer, both of Paris, Lee Hacker of Pottsboro and Caleb Hughes ofRound Rock and two sisters, Mary Alyce Smith of Houston and Ethel Reynolds of McKinney.Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7610 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 600,Dallas, Texas 75247.Published Thursday, December 30, 2004

Swafford, Glenn Dale1941-2004Funeral for Glenn Dale Swafford, 62, of Park Springs was Sept. 30 at Victory Baptist Church. TheRev. Buddy Ward officiated. Burial followed at Chico Cemetery.Swafford died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, in Wichita Falls.Born Dec. 2, 1941, in Bonita to John and Martha Swafford Sr., he married Maxine Jones June 16,1972 in Park Springs. He served in the National Guard and was a truck driver for Rumco Inc.He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Swafford Sr.; brother, Willey W. Swafford andsisters, Mary Romine and Martha Ann Swafford.He is survived by his wife; children, John D. Swafford and wife, Maria, of Aspermont, Martha AnnSwafford of Bowie, Crystal Swafford of Park Springs, Glenn D. Swafford Jr. of Huntsville and AnittaLee Swafford of Bowie; his mother, Martha West of Hamilton; brothers, Charles E. Swafford andwife, Anna, of Bowie, and John W. Swafford Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Hamilton; a sister, Ginger Capeand husband, Ronnie, of Hamilton; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Bobby Scheller, Scott Scheller, Michael Scheller, Terry Scheller, Scott Thomasand Justin Meza.Published Sunday, October 3, 2004

Swindell, Edith1909-2004Graveside service for Edith Swindell, 94, of Boyd, was to be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17, atFriendship Cemetery in Boyd. Elder George Walker was to officiate.Swindell died Wednesday, April 14, 2004, in Bridgeport.Born May 14, 1909, in Atoka Okla., she was a retired licensed vocational nurse and a member ofthe Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Ada, Okla.She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Nadine Swindell of Boyd; a grandson, Jerry Swindell andwife, Carolyn, of Paradise; three granddaughters, Cathy Hendricks of Hardin, Patricia Almonrodeof Hurst and Cynthia Foster and husband, Donny, of Denton; a brother Valden Jones of Seattle,Wash.; nine great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Gary, Kodi, Stacy, Lacy, Jessica, Christopher, Jerrodand Jamie and two great-great-grandchildren, Thomas and Lea.Published Sunday, April 18, 2004

Swinney, Tom1904-2004Funeral for Tom Swinney, 99, of Boyd was Thursday, April 22, 2004. Burial was at Boyd Cemetery.The Rev. Sonny Smith officiated.Swinney died Tuesday, April 20 in Decatur.He was born Dec. 3, 1904 in Whitt. He was a farmer and drove a school bus for Boyd ISD for 30years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Boyd.He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Swinney; two brothers, Lewis and Buck Swinney;and three sisters, Essie, Bernice and Pearl.He is survived by his daughters, Edith Hueber and husband, Kenneth, Barbara Luster andhusband Johnny and Tommie Gillespie and husband Herald; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.Pallbearers were Audie Phillips, William Lambert, Glenn Jennings, Shawn Burkett, WayneJennings and Joe Wayne Gillespie and honorary pallbearers Floyd Huddleston and Don Hampton.Published Sunday, April 25, 2004

Taggart, Gertrude Leona1916-2004Funeral for Gertrude Leona Taggart, 98, of Decatur was to be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 25,2004, at Coker Funeral Home. The Rev. Ken May was to officiate. Burial was to follow at LonestarCemetery.Preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Taggart, she is survived by her daughter, NeldaCooper of Southlake, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Pallbearers were to be Mike Collins, Bernie Bowden, Homer Prestwood, Pat Garrett, RonaldCollins, Fred Snipes, Donald Neighbors and Melton Neighbors.Published Sunday, September 26, 2004

Tallmon, Ruth Magee1904-2004A private family service will be held in Forestburg for Ruth Magee Tallmon, 100, of North RichlandHills.Tallmon died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, in North Richland Hills.Born Feb. 25, 1904 in Forestburg to John and Elizabeth (Gibson) Magee, she became a teacherand married Albert Tallmon in 1924. She was a national flower show judge and was known amonglocal garden clubs for her knowledge of flowers.She is survived by her daughters, Muriel Hart, Priscilla Peers and Marlene Withers; a son, MalcolmTallmon; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, November 18, 2004

Tamplen, Lee Manley, Jr.1925-2004Private services will be held for Lee Manley Tamplen, Jr., 78, of Boyd. Burial was at Long BranchCemetery in Montague County.He died April 17, 2004, in Decatur.He was born Nov. 1, 1925, in Oklahoma to Ethel (Kitchens) and Lee M. Tamplen. He was a truckdriver and a Baptist. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.He married Billie Taylor Sept. 4, 1946 in Reno, Nev. She preceded him in death.He is survived by his daughters, Ann Storm of Idaho, Sue Jackson of Pelican Bay and MelissaYoung of Boyd; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, April 22, 2004

Tanner, Joe1919-2004

Funeral for Joe Tanner, 84, of Bridgeport was Tuesday, July 20, at the First Baptist Church ofJoplin. The Rev. Billy Earl Rhone officiated. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Joplin.Tanner died Friday, July 16, 2004, in Dallas.Born Sept. 25, 1919, in Weatherford to Joseph and Mamie (Thedford) Tanner, he married GracieErwin on Dec. 7, 1936, in Jacksboro. He was a retired truck driver and served in the U.S. Armyduring World War II. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Joplin.He was preceded in death by a brother, Ed Tanner, and two sisters, Lottie Flowers and MaryElmore.He is survived by his wife; three sons, Gary Tanner and wife, Renee, Bill Tanner and Mike Tannerand wife, Donna; four daughters, Joann Bishop and husband, Bob, Carol Allin, Mickey Johnsonand husband, Orvel, and Judy Kotrlik and husband, Joe; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and a sister-in-law, Yvonne Tanner.Pallbearers were Jim Lama, Doug Pounds, Billy Mabray, Jerry Riddle, Mark Blubaugh and DanThornton.Published Thursday, July 22, 2004

Tannery, Elizabeth Sims1930-2004Graveside service for Elizabeth Sims Tannery, 73, of Boyd was to be Saturday, April 3, at 10:30a.m. at Boyd Cemetery. Steve Richardson was to officiate.Tannery died Tuesday, March 30, 2004, in Bedford.Born June 2, 1930, in Slaton to Odis and Iona Sims, she was a retired secretary at Texas TechUniversity and LaForge Corporation. She was a Methodist and a member of the VFW Post 2137.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Tannery, and a son, Odis Tannery.She is survived by two sons, Sammy Tannery and wife, Edith, of Bridgeport and Jackie Tannery ofLubbock; a daughter, Sharon Burk and husband, Bob, of Boyd; a brother, Odis Sims and wife,Edith, of Plainview; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, April 4, 2004

Taylor, Belva Bridges1911-2004Funeral for Belva Bridges Taylor, 93, of Rhome was Monday, July 5, 2004. Steve Weeks officiated.Burial was at Boyd Cemetery.She died July 3, 2004, in Decatur.She was born June 10, 1911, in Keeter.She was the owner of Read-Bridges Super Save and a member of the Boyd Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lonzo Bridges; her second husband, Joe Taylor;a brother Marvin Wilson; and three sisters, Vera Schafer, Pauline White and Thelma Locke.She is survived by her daughters, Janice Reed and her husband, Jackie and Sue Harvey and herhusband, Ronnie; brother, William T. Wilson; sister, Lavelle White; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Jackie Loyd Read, Ronnie White, Rick Ruth, Lee Nelson, Rocky Bransom andDylan Bransom.Published Thursday, July 8, 2004

Taylor, Earnestene1929-2004Service for Earnestene Taylor, 74, of Boyd was to be Saturday, March 13, 2004, at Aurora BaptistChurch. The Rev. Wayne McCoy was to officate with the Rev. Mike Stephenson assisting. Burialwas to be at Boyd Cemetery.Taylor died Thursday, March 11, 2004, in Boyd.She was born Dec. 11, 1929, in Newark to Glen and Velma Splawn Gargis.

She retired from Continental State Bank after 42 years and was a member of the Rhome Assemblyof God Church.She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Taylor.She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Lawrence Taylor; daughter-in-law Terry Williams andhusband, Johnny; grandchildren Lawrence Taylor, Teenie Taylor, Kyle Erwin and Jessica Taylor;great-grandchildren Andrew and Hayden; sister Katherine Johnston and sister-in-law JoyceSaunders.Pallbearers were to be Kenny Byers, Royse Ruddick, Richard Young, Robert Miles, Steve Barrons,Rip Butler and Bobby Miles.Published Sunday, March 14, 2004

Taylor, Eula Mae1915-2004Service for Eula Mae Taylor, 89, of Decatur was Tuesday, April 6, at Coker Funeral Home Chapel.The Rev. Ken May officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.Taylor died Saturday, April 3, 2004, in Decatur.She was born Feb. 20, 1915, in Jones County and married Henry Lee Taylor on Dec. 6, 1931, inRule. She was a retired caregiver at the Denton State School and a Baptist.She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Melvin Taylor.She is survived by two daughters, Pat Mara and Sue Harris, both of Decatur; five grandchildren;five great-grandchildren and special children Vic Esparanza, Eddie and Jennifer Romo, all ofDecatur.Pallbearers were grandsons, Ricky Mara, Drew Mara, Todd Mara, Nathan Mara, Caleb Burk andVic Romo.Published Thursday, April 8, 2004

Taylor, Gordon W.1934-2004Memorial for Gordon W. Taylor, 70, of Aztec, N.M., was Nov. 8 at the First United MethodistChurch of Aztec.Taylor died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, in Aztec.Born Sept. 10, 1934, in Freer to George Ray and Agnes Mae Taylor, he grew up in Decatur. Heworked overseas as an oilfield consultant and traveled during that time. During his retirement, heworked for the Senior Companion Program through San Juan College in Farmington, N.M.He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rebecca, and a grandson, Matthew.He is survived by a sister, Pat Wallace, of Carthage; two sons, Paul Reid Taylor of Abilene and G.Scott Taylor and wife, Becki, of Loma, Colo.; a daughter, Tracie Grace and husband, Ryan, ofAztec; six grandchildren, Glenda Lucero and husband, Eugene, Cody, Kristin, James and TylerTaylor and Lauren Simpson and husband, Jason; and five great-grandchildren, Aaron and EthanSimpson and Cassandra, Bryson and Brooklyn Lucero.The family requests memorials be made to the Senior Companion Program.Published Thursday, November 11, 2004

Taylor, Tommy Lee1941-2004Graveside service for Tommy Lee Taylor, 63, of Fort Worth will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 9,2004, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 3 in Chico. The Rev. Bill Cleveland will officiate. Visitationwas to be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home.Taylor died Dec. 5, 2004 in Fort Worth.He was born Jan. 21, 1941 in Hereford.He was a senior maintenance technician for Haliburton in Carrollton and had served in the Navy.He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Friona, the Summerfield Masonic Lodge, the

Haltom City Moose Lodge and the Haltom City VFW.He was preceded in death by his son, James W. Taylor and sister, Margaret Taylor.He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Saundra Taylor of Fort Worth; son, Shawn Lee Taylor ofFort Worth; grandsons, James Taylor Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., and Cody Lee and Colton ShawnTaylor of Fort Worth; mother, Alma Ione Taylor of Ennis; and three brothers, James D. Taylor ofHaltom City, Ron Taylor of Alvord and John Taylor of Garland.Pallbearers will be Okie Stockton, Kenny Ludwick, John Irving, Ken Hancock, Ray Shipley andMike Watts.Published Thursday, December 9, 2004

Taylor, Wanda May1944-2004Graveside service for Wanda May Taylor, 59, of Bridgeport was to be Saturday, March 6, at 2 p.m.at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1 in Wise County. Kenny Cates was to officiate.Taylor died Thursday, March 4, 2004, in Bridgeport.She was born April 4, 1944, in Taylor County and married Eddie Taylor in 1961 in Abilene. Shewas a homemaker and a Baptist.She is survived by her husband; mother, Lillian Louise McDonald; son, Eddie Taylor Jr. ofBridgeport; daughter, Ronda Scheller of Bridgeport; four brothers, Melvin McDonald of San Marcosand Joe, William and James McDonald, all of Poteet; three sisters, Judy Hartsfield of San Antonio,Louise Stinnett of Poteet and Helen Woodard of Fort Worth; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Published Sunday, March 7, 2004

Taylor, William Lee1917-2004Funeral for William Lee Taylor, 87, of Bridgeport was Monday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel.Burial followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Decatur. The Rev. Gary Sessions officiated.Taylor died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, in Bridgeport.Born July 9, 1917, in Greenwood, he retired as a farmer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and amember of the Twin Oaks Assembly of God Church in Bridgeport. He married Hazel Gregory June5, 1989 at Lake Bridgeport.He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Taylor; a grandson, Allen Motley; four brothers,Henry, Carl, Johnny and Claude; and two sisters, Inez Lively and Lola May Foster.He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Linda Motley and husband, Richard, and Virginia Stormand husband, Alvin; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence Taylorand Walter Ray Taylor and a sister, Lillie Taylor Sherman.Pallbearers were Glen Geron, Vernon Worley, Edward Taylor, Dwayne Taylor, Ronnie Taylor andDavid Taylor.Published Thursday, September 2, 2004

Templeton, William Lester ‘Billy’1962-2004Memorial for William Lester “Billy” Templeton, 42, of Chico was Nov. 1 at Hawkins Funeral HomeChapel.Templeton died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, in Chico.Born Oct. 19, 1962, in Willits, Calif., he was a construction worker. He was a veteran of the U.S.Army and while he was stationed in Germany, he witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall.He is survived by a sister, Jayne Hall and husband, Robert, of Weatherford; three brothers, JohnTempleton of Willits, Allen Templeton of Elkland, Mo., and Michael Templeton of Jonesboro, Ark.Published Thursday, November 4, 2004

Terrell, Greg1967-2004Service for Greg Terrell, 36, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Coker Funeral HomeChapel. The Rev. Jerry Miller was to officiate with burial at Paradise Cemetery.Born Aug. 16, 1967, in Bridgeport, he died Feb. 1, 2004, in Kerrville.A graduate of Decatur High School and member of the First Baptist Church, he worked in retailsales.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Julia Cook and B.J. and Norma Terrell.He is survived by his mother, Vickie Holmes and husband, Coley, of Decatur; his father, JerryTerrell and wife, Rachel, of Tulsa; one daughter, Laci Terrell of Bridgeport; a sister, Robin Kendrickof Tulsa; and four brothers, Chris and Jason Holmes of Decatur, Sam Holmes of Carrollton andJeff Harrison of Decatur.Pallbearers were to be Robert Cook, Rusty Terrell, Steven Terrell, Sam Holmes, Jared Hornbackand Josh Hornback. Honorary pallbearers were to be Chris Holmes, Jason Holmes and JeffHarrison.Published Thursday, February 5, 2004

Terrell, Madge Scott1904-2004Graveside service for Madge Scott Terrell, 99, of Decatur was April 26. The Rev. Thomas O.Brumett officiated.Terrell died Saturday, April 24, 2004, in Decatur.Born Aug. 8, 1904 in Rhome, she was a homemaker and a member of the First United MethodistChurch of Decatur. She married Tom L. Terrell Sr. Nov. 15, 1929, in Decatur.She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Tom L. Terrell Jr.; a brother, O.V. Scott, and atwin sister, Blanche Scott Ferguson.She is survived by neices and nephews Ann Williams of Decatur, Dorothy and John Estill of FortWorth, O.V. and Fran Scott of Austin, Mike and Pat Scott of Rockport and James and Sue Deakinsof Tyler.Pallbearers were her nephews and great-nephews.The family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Decatur.Published Thursday, April 29, 2004

Thieme, Roy Allen, Jr.1990-2004Funeral for Roy Allen Thieme Jr., 13, of Paradise, was to be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First BaptistChurch of Bridgeport. Burial was to follow at Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth.Thieme died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, in Montague County.Born Dec. 22, 1990, in Fort Worth to Roy and Carol Thieme, he was a member of the award-winning Bridgeport Middle School team that competed in the Texas Math and ScienceCompetition.He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Tyler and Brandon Thieme; and grandparents SallyRoberson and Roy and Binnie Thieme.The family requests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, youth ministry,1204 12th St., Bridgeport, Texas 76426.Published Thursday, August 12, 2004

Thomas, Alfred Nicholas1917-2004Graveside service for Alfred Nicholas Thomas, 86, of Boyd was Feb. 3, 2004, at Isham Cemeteryon John T. White Road.Born Oct. 4, 1917, in Fort Worth, he died Jan. 31, 2004, in Boyd.

Thomas was a retired construction contractor.He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie (Tidwell) Thomas, and a sister, Louise Wooten.He is survived by his son, Bobby Thomas and wife Brenda; daughter, Beverly King and husband,Jim; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.Published Thursday, February 5, 2004

Thomas, Lucile Montford1912-2004Funeral for Lucile Montford Thomas, 91, of Bridgeport was to be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, atthe First Presbyterian Church of Bridgeport. The Rev. Duane R. Bidwell was to officiate. Burial wasto follow at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday was to be from 10 a.m. to noon.Thomas died June 30, 2004, in Fort Worth.Born July 25, 1912, in Bridgeport to John and Emma Jeter Montford, she married Homer Thomasin 1932. She was a retired bookkeeper for Alvin Holt Plumbing and secretary for BridgeportPlumbing and Supply. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bridgeportwhere she served as an elder for several years.She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years in 1979.She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Drain and husband, Berl, of Fort Worth and SondraCraig and husband, Max, of Granbury; five grandchildren, Gary Drain and wife, Leslie, of Burleson,Karen Drain Albritton of Bedford, Scott Drain and wife, Karen, of Plano, Jon Davis of Watauga andLori Drain Herbert and husband, Ty; six great-grandchildren, Adrianne and Clinton Drain, Tylor andTori Herbert and Connor Drain; a sister, Mary Jan Hartsell of Bridgeport; a brother-in-law, TruittThomas and wife, Ila; sisters-in-law, Jewelle Montford, Cleo Roberts, Vaudeen Gilliland, MozelleThomas; and many nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were to be Gary Drain, Clinton Drain, Tommy J. Roberts, Matt Roberts, David Montfordand Ty Herbert.Published Sunday, July 4, 2004

Thompson, Ethel R.1939-2004Service for Ethel R. Thompson, 107, of Alvord was to be Saturday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at UnionHill Baptist Church in Alvord. Curtis Eason was to officiate. Burial was to follow at Alvord Cemetery.Thompson died Wednesday, March 10, 2004, in Decatur.She was born July 28, 1896, in Toccoa, Ga., and married J.C. Thompson on Jan. 27, 1923, inOlney. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Hill Baptist Church in Alvord since 1940.She is survived by her son, Odell Thompson of Azle; daughter, Ida Erline Pierce of Alvord; sister,Verna Beatty of Washington; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Pallbearers were to be Kenneth and Garry Pierce, Raymond Barnett, Jerry Hutto, DeWayneSherwood and Rex Frye. Honorary pallbearers were to be Damon Pennington, Roger Jones,David Goodwin and Danny Meyer.Published Sunday, March 14, 2004

Thornton, Betty J.1927-2004Memorial for Betty J. Thornton, 77, of Boyd was Nov. 10 at Mount Olivet Chapel in Fort Worth.Thornton died Monday, Nov. 8, 2004.Born Jan. 24, 1927, in Whitewright, she worked as a seamstress for 50 years, retiring in 1995. Shewas an avid bowler and a former member of the Fort Worth and Dallas Association of the Deaf.She is survived by her husband of 29 years, LV Thornton; three daughters, Debbie White, MarcieWatson and Cathy Thornton; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, James

and C. B. Ashley; and a sister, Ann Kelley.Published Thursday, November 11, 2004

Thornton, LaVana Marcelle1922-2003Service for LaVana Marcelle Thornton, 81, of Westlake was to be Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m.at Morris Memorial Methodist Church in Chico. the Rev. Elaine Bussey was to officiate. Burial wasto follow at Chico Cemetery.Thornton died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in Fort Worth.She was born March 14, 1922, in Chico to Melvin and Ruth Robinson. Thornton attended ChicoHigh School and Texas Christian University. She helped to renovate the historic Bass Grocerybuilding in Chico that will be used as a private museum. She was also involved in the developmentof the Marcus Robinson Park in Chico.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Hines.She is survived by one son, Stephen Thornton of Westlake; daughter, Janet Tracy ofNacogdoches; seven brothers, Gerald Robinson of Newark, Melvin Jr. and Don Robinson of Chico,David and Paul Robinson of Fort Worth, Richard Robinson of Cresson and Stanley Robinson ofArlington; three sisters, LaVelle Massie, Rita Strong both of Chico and Carolyn Thompson ofMineral Wells; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be Jeremy Pratt, Joel Pratt, Jeffrey Thornton, Thomas Tracy, Gregory Grahamand Lee Graham.Memorials may be made to the Bass Grocery Museum of Chico, P.O. Box 542, Chico, Texas,76431 or Marcus Robinson Park of Chico, 200 Lee College St., Chico, Texas, 76431.Published Thursday, January 1, 2004

Throneberry, Robert Edward1951-2004A memorial service will be held at a later date for Robert Edward Throneberry, 52, of Euless.Throneberry died Aug. 13, 2004, in Euless.Born Dec. 19, 1951, in Wichita Falls, he was a truck driver and a Christian.He is survived by his father J.B. and step-mother Mary Throneberry; two brothers, SteveThroneberry of Missouri and Tom Throneberry of Duncanville; and an aunt, Karen Rattan ofDecatur.Published Thursday, August 19, 2004

Tiller, Omar Lee1925-2004Funeral for Omar Lee Tiller, 78, of Chico was April 27, at the First Baptist Church of Chico. TheRev. Ken Hedstrom officiated. Burial followed at Chico Cemetery.Tiller died Saturday, April 24, 2004, in Chico.Born April 30, 1925, in Calvin, Okla., to Obid and Myrtle Tiller, he was a retired truck driver. Heserved in World War II in the U.S. Navy and married Alice Keeter on Nov. 6, 1952, in Durant, Okla.He was preceded in death by five brothers and a sister.He is survived by his wife; two sons, Raymond Tiller and wife, Dianna, and Bruce Tiller; fivedaughters, Diana Parker and husband, Bobby, Carol Renner, Vickie Scheller, Myrtle Moody andhusband, Shorty and Rita Waldrep and husband, Tony; a brother, Delbert Tiller; three sisters,Peggy Moon, Lometa Forbis and Mary Nashworthy; 25 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were William Renner Jr., Travis Renner, Joshua Lee Tiller, Jeremy Wayne Tiller,Joseph Daniel Scheller, Chris Tiller, Jody Tiller and Tanner Waldrep.Honorary pallbearers were Blake Waldrep, Dillon Waldrep, John Johnson, Jeffery Scheller and

Dakota Williams.Published Thursday, April 29, 2004

Todd, Dorothy Jo1927-2004Funeral for Dorothy Jo Todd, 77, of Boyd will be Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at 10 a.m. at First BaptistChurch of Springtown. Dr. Hal Kinkeade will officiate. Burial will be at Garvin Cemetery.Todd died Nov. 18, 2004, in Weatherford.She was born July 6, 1927, in Boyd to Earl and Audra (Crownover) Read.She was a homemaker and antique dealer. She was a member of First Baptist Church ofSpringtown and the Eastern Star.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patty Davis; and brothers, Foy “J.W.” Read andJames P. Read.She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Monte Todd; sons, Lynn Todd and wife, Charlotte,Jesse Pierrard, James Davis and Terry Davis and wife, Christy; daughter, Janice Woodyard andhusband, Mike; three grandchildren; and a brother, Jack Read and wife, Virginia.Pallbeaers will be Rusty Johnstone, Larry Johnstone, Craig Harrison, John Read, Monte Jackson,Johnnie Joe Jackson and Darrel Neely.Published Sunday, November 21, 2004

Tolliver, Danny Lee1955-2004Funeral for Danny Lee Tolliver, 48, of Decatur was Thursday, July 1, 2004. Kenneth Wellsofficiated. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery.Tolliver died Monday, June 28, 2004, in Ponder.He was born Dec. 29, 1955 in Dallas. He was a truck driver and a Baptist.He is survived by his mother, Ramona Ivy of Lewisville; father, Charles Tolliver of Boyd; wife,Lacreta Franke Tolliver of Decatur; sons, William Chance Tolliver of Dallas, Danny Lee Tolliver Jr.of Chico and David and Dylan Franke, both of Decatur; four brothers, Charles David Tolliver ofDallas, Darrell Ray Ivy of Flower Mound, Billy Joe Tolliver of Louisiana and Bobby Lee Tolliver ofBoyd; and three sisters, Janice Lynn McCain of Chico, LaDona Jean Tucker of Paradise andDeirore Ann Staton of Keller.Pallbearers were Mark Tolliver, Teddy St. John, Les McCain, Danny Grant, Jack Evans and ScottReed.Published Thursday, July 8, 2004

Torrence, Dixie1935-2004Service for Dixie Torrence, 68, of Azle was to be Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at the First BaptistChurch of Azle. Burial was to follow at Boyd Cemetery.Torrence died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in Fort Worth.She was born Sept. 28, 1935, in Waco to Dick and Bess Owens Torrence. She graduated fromBoyd High School, and her family owned Boyd Telephone Company. She was a longtime residentof Azle and avidly used her PC and the Internet.She was preceded in death by a sister.She is survived by her son, Dan Lockhart and wife, Kathy, of Azle; sister, Glenda Goodrich andhusband, Vernon, of Azle; brother, Cliff Torrence and wife, Claudell, of Plano; three grandchildren,Dana, April and D.J. and a great grandchild, Avarie.Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Azle Building Fund, 1016 Boyd Road, Azle,Texas, 76020.Published Sunday, February 1, 2004

Torres, Salvador ‘Chito’1928-2004Service for Chito Torres, 75, of Bridgeport was Monday, Jan. 19, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel inBridgeport. Norman Retherford officiated. Burial was at Lone Star Cemetery in Rocky, Okla.Torres died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004.He was born Sept. 15, 1928, on the LaCopita Ranch in Starr County to Jesus and Maria Inez(Salinas) Torres. After receiving an education in Starr County, Torres began working in the oil fieldfor Halliburton in the 1940s. From 1951 to 1954, he lived in Tennessee as a farmer