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Published March 9, 1997

Manuel Aguirre
FORT WORTH -- Manuel Aguirre, 56, a caregiver, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.

Funeral:10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rosary: 6 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.

Mr. Aguirre was born April 19, 1940, in Fort Worth, and lived in Fort Worth all his life. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Survivors: Brothers, Mike Aguirre of Sweetwater, Jesse Aguirre and Ralph H. Aguirre, both of Fort Worth; sisters, Mary Aguirre, Guadalupe Hernandez, Antonia Jayme, Cecelia Colchado and Juanita Zepeda, all of Fort Worth, Dolores Sanchez of California, and Nicholasa Mancha of Colorado; nephews, Carlos Aguirre and Frank Aguirre, both of Fort Worth, and Rafael Aguirre of Colorado; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
 

John A. Ames
ARLINGTON -- John Almond Ames, 68, a retired postal carrier, died Saturday, March 8, 1997, in Grand Prairie.

Memorial service: For immediate family only.

John Almond Ames was born Feb. 7, 1929, in Richfield Springs, N.Y., and moved to Arlington in 1947. He married Juliet Brazil on Dec. 31, 1947. He worked as a postal carrier for 30 years in Arlington, Handley, and Poly, and spent many happy years gardening.

Survivors: Wife, Juliet Ames of Arlington; daughters, Jill Clark and Jan Wisdom of Weatherford, and Joni Ames of Arlington; son-in-law, Glenn Wisdom of Weatherford; grandson-in-law, Jeff Barnes; grandchildren, Glenn Wisdom Jr. of Arlington, Christy Barnes of Fort Worth and Angela Bottoms of Crowley; great-grandchildren, Brittany and Bradley Bottoms; and beloved pets, Ricky and R.J.

Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711
 

Lena P. Arnold
FORT WORTH -- Lena P. Arnold, 74, who retired from the mail department of a department store, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, in Fort Worth.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at River Oaks Baptist Church. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Lena P. Arnold was born Oct. 22, 1922, in Henrietta. She was a member of the River Oaks Baptist Church. She retired from Montgomery Ward mail order department. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Arnold in 1989.

Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Jack L. and Judy Arnold of North Richland Hills; sisters, Rebecca Mabry of Fort Worth, and Lillie Anderson of Henrietta; sisters-in-law, Joyce Arnold and Hazel Davis Todd, both of Henrietta; grandchildren, Annette Arnold Broom and husband, Kevin Broom and Jeffrey Arnold; great-grandchildren, Dustin and Travis Broom; 20 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.

Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
 

Martha Baker
FORT WORTH -- Martha Baker, 93, a homemaker, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at a local hospital.

Funeral:11 a.m. Monday at Riverside Baptist Church. Burial: 2 p.m. in Sunset Cemetery in Montague County. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Shannon North Funeral Chapel.

Officiant: Dr. Harold Freeman.

Martha Baker was born Feb. 12, 1904, in Park Springs. She was an active member of the Riverside Baptist Church for many years.

Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Bea Hipp of Fort Worth; brother, Harvey Wines of Memphis; grandsons, Jim Hipp of New Mexico, and Bill Tillett of California; and great-grandson, Derek Tillett.

Shannon North Funeral Chapel
111 W. Northside Drive, 624-2191
 

Hannah C. M. Bays
FORT WORTH -- Hannah Caroline Mosley Bays, 94, a housekeeper for private homes, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at a local medical center.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Baker Funeral Home.

Hannah Bays was born Jan. 18, 1903, in Elysian Fields. The last of 13 children born to Willie and Josephine Robinson Mosley, Hannah attended public schools. She came to Fort Worth more than 60 years ago. She was the widow of Buster Bays.

A member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for more than 50 years, she served in the choir, Deaconess Board, Sunday School, Training Union and Missionary Union. She was also a member of the Neighborhood Extension Club.

Survivors: Nieces and nephews, Calvin Mosley, J. Rufus Mosley Jr., Clarence R. Mosley, Josephine Florence Mosley, Rev. John Wesley Mosley, Charles Mosley and Frances Mosley; dear and faithful friends, Harvey and Dennis Green; and several generations of other relatives and friends.

Baker Funeral Home
301 E. Rosedale St., 332-4468
 

Esther Bernhausen
GRAND PRAIRIE -- Esther Bernhausen, 90, a homemaker, died Friday, March 7, 1997 at a nursing center.

Memorial service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church. Burial: 3 p.m Monday at Prairie League Cemetery in Brenham.

Memorials: Faith Lutheran Church.

Esther Bernhausen was born Aug. 1, 1906 in Cylon, Wisc.

Survivors: Two sons, Roy Bernhausen of Westminister, Colo. and Ben Bernhausen of Houston; two daughters, Estelle Dickens of Carrollton and Jo Ann Truelock of Grand Prairie; two brothers, Ralph Klawitter and Raymond Klawitter; sister, Eveline Klawitter Leger; nine grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren.

Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home
Grand Prairie, (972) 263-7200
 

Stephen J.B. Brewer
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Stephen John Brown Brewer, 21, DP3, U.S. Navy, died Sunday, March 2, 1997, in Guam.

Funeral:12:30 p.m. Monday at Lee St. Baptist Church, Bristol, Va. Burial: National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., with military honors by Navy and Marine Corps. The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. at the church and at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duff in Bristol, Tenn.

Officiant: Dr. Willis A. Johnson.

Mr. Brewer attended Carter Jr. High and Sam Houston High School, grades 7th through 11th in Arlington, and was a 1994 graduate of Floyd E. Kellam High School in Virginia Beach. Stephen entered the Navy in June, 1994, and then went to Basic Training in Great Lakes, Ill. He then was assigned to the USS Frank Cable (AS40) in Charleston, S.C., which was his home, and ported in Guam, where he excelled.

Survivors: Mother, Mrs. Claudine B. Duff; stepfather, Donald D. Duff Sr.; sister, Ms. Latisha N. Brewer and Ms. Donielle D. Duff; and brother, Donald D. Duff Jr., all of Virginia Beach; grandparents, Joe and Maria Daniels of Daytona Beach, Fla., Charles and Mary Duff of Bristol, Tenn., Calvin and Marva Dawe of East Orange, N.J., and Jean Smith of Staten Island, N.Y.; several aunts; uncles; neices; and nephews.

Robinson Mortuary Inc.
Bristol, Va. (540) 669-5155
 

Bernardo Cantu
FORT WORTH -- Bernardo Cantu, 86, a mobile home maintenance worker, died Saturday, March 8, 1997, at home.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Bernardo Cantu was born Oct. 9, 1910, in San Nicolas, Monterrey, Mexico.

Survivors: Wife, Belia Cantu of Fort Worth; sons, Roberto Cantu of Houston, Jesus Cantu of Fort Worth and Tony Lugo; daughters, Rebecca Massiatte of Alvin and Rosalinda Frias of Fort Worth; step-daughter, Diane Hernandez; sisters, Gosefa Cantu and Isabel Cantu, both of San Nicolas, Monterrey, Mexico; 15 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren.

Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
 

Joan D. Carpenter
KELLER -- Joan D. Carpenter, 60, a salesperson at a gift shop, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.

Funeral:2 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Joan D. Carpenter was born Aug. 24, 1936, in Fort Worth.

Survivors:Husband, Charles Carpenter of Keller; sons, Greg Carpenter and Monty Carpenter, both of Fort Worth; brother, Stormy Allen of Fort Worth; sister, Ruth Ann Warnick of Fort Worth; and grandchildren, Christy Carpenter, Matthew Carpenter, Rachel Carpenter and Ryan Carpenter, all of Fort Worth.

Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
 

J. Juan Contreras
ARLINGTON -- J. Juan Contreras, 29, a construction dry waller, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, in Arlington.

Funeral mass: 2 p.m. Monday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 9 a.m. Sunday at Moore Funeral Home. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday at Moore Funeral Home.

Mr. Contreras was born Nov. 1, 1967, in Mexico.

Survivors: Wife, Maria Del Carmen Noyola Contreras; sons, Saul Contreras, Emanuel Contreras, Jose Juan Contreras Jr.; daughters, Jannet Contreras, Joe Anna Contreras, April Contreras; mother, Paula Medina; brothers, Alvino Contreras, Jeronimo Contreras, J. Jesus Contreras, Francisco Javier Contreras; sisters, Jeronima C. Castro, Modesta C. Noyola and Maria Elena C. Cuadros.

Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711
 

Arthur E. Cowley
WEATHERFORD -- Arthur Earnest Cowley, 89, a retired police chief and inspector for the City of Weatherford, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997, in Fort Worth.

Graveside service: was Saturday at Oakland Cemetery in Weatherford.

Arthur Earnest Cowley was born Dec. 22, 1907, in Atascosa County. He retired in 1974.

White's Funeral Home
Weatherford, (817) 596-4811
 

Frank K. Dennison
ALVARADO -- Frank K. Dennison, 80, a retired 17-year welder for Ford Motor Company in Dallas, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a Fort Worth medical center.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home in Irving. Burial: Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. Visitation: Noon to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to service time Monday. Family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mr. Dennison was born Oct. 15, 1916, in Montrose, La.

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home
Irving, (972) 579-1313
 

Arthur G. Dignum
FORT WORTH -- Arthur G. Dignum, 49, a plate printer, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at home.

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Biggers Funeral Home.

Arthur G. Dignum, a plate printer for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, was born May 18, 1947, in London, England where he served in the Royal Marines. An Itaglio plate printer for 32 years, he started his career in England working for Bradberry Wilkinson. When he came to the United States in 1975, he worked for the American Banknote Co. in New York City and the U.S. Banknote Co. in Pennsylvania. For the past eight years he worked for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He was truly proud of his trade and was considered to be one of the best plate printers in the trade. He deeply loved his family, friends and job.

Survivors: Wife, Luisa Dignum; son, Andy Dignum, both of Fort Worth; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Steve Cavanaugh of White Settlement; daughter, Betty Dignum of Fort Worth; mother, Elizabeth Dignum; brother, Bernard Dignum; sister, Janet Ballew, all of London, England; two grandchildren, Nicholas Magro and Zachery Cavanaugh, both of White Settlement.

Biggers Funeral Home
7139 Jacksboro Highway, 237-3341
 

Lucille Dooley
FORT WORTH -- Lucille Dooley, 97, died Friday, March 7, 1997, in Benbrook.

Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday at Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Ferguson Como Funeral Home.

Lucille Dooley was born Nov. 16, 1899, in Fort Worth.

Ferguson Como Funeral Home
5301 Wellesley Ave., 738-0131
 

Ina M. Duncan
MINERAL WELLS -- Ina Mae "Ninie" Duncan, 76, a homemaker, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a Keller nursing home.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Baum- Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells. Burial: Perrin Memorial Garden Cemetery in Jack County.

Ina Duncan was born August 6, 1920, in Carbon.

She lived in Mineral Wells from 1994 to 1995. She lived in Garland and Arlington previously and in Perrin from 1976-1980;

Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Ethelene and David Waller of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Michael Waller of Grapevine, Kelley Kirby of Arlington; and great-grandson, Adam Duncan Kirby of Arlington.

Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner
Mineral Wells, (817) 325-4422
 

Clayton Evans
BURNET -- Clayton Evans, 60, passed away Thursday, March 6, 1997, in Austin.

Funeral:2 p.m. Sunday at Clements- Wilcox Chapel in Burnet. Burial: 5 p.m. Sunday in the Austin State Cemetery in Austin.

Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home
Burnet (512)756-7750
 

Rachel L. Everett
COMANCHE -- Rachel Langley Everett, 88, a retired antique dealer, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at a Comanche hospital.

Funeral:2 p.m. Sunday at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche.

Rachel Langley Everett was born April 17, 1908, in Santo. On Feb. 20, 1926, she married Winfred Everett in Comanche. He preceded her in death in 1964.

Survivors: Sons, Clarence Everett of Dallas and Travis Everett of Pearsall; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Comanche Funeral Home
Comanche, (915) 356-2531
 

Clarence Everitt
ALVARADO -- Clarence "C. O." Everitt, 83, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a Burleson nursing home.

Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday at Laurel Land Memorial Park.

Mr. Everitt was born April 17, 1913, in Gap.

He began his career with Consolidated in 1941, in San Diego, which later became General Dynamics. Then, he returned to Fort Worth in April of 1942, where he retired in 1962. He worked at Bell Helicopter from November 1962 to January 1977. Before retiring, he moved to Alvarado in June of 1977.

He was preceded in death by Eunice Everitt, his wife of 56 years.

Survivors: Sons, Floyd Everitt of Fort Worth, Robert Everitt of Alvarado; daughters, Frances Eason of Cleburne, Ginger Marx of Sierra Madre, Calif.; sisters, Hattie Hurry, Lucille Mann, Bertha Mahaffey, Irene King, all of Fort Worth, Gladys Lightfoot of Athens; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth
7100 Crowley Road, 293-1350
 

Maxine Fouts
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Maxine Crittenden Fouts, 68, died Friday, Feb. 28, 1997.

Funeral: was Tuesday in Las Vegas, Nev. Burial: Palm Mortuary in Las Vegas, Nev. She was the daughter of Paul and Bonnie Crittenden, both deceased, and was born in Fort Worth and moved to Las Vegas in 1959.

Maxine was a much recoginzed pianist of church and gospel music during the 1940s and 1950s and continued using her great talent throughout her life.

Survivors: Husband, John Fouts of Las Vegas, Nev.; son, Richard Fouts and granddaughters, Amanda and Sarra Fouts, all of Las Vegas, Nev.; uncle and wife, Archie and Mary Alice Crittenden of De Leon. Local family members consist of brother and wife, Ron and Charlessa Crittenden of Hurst; nephew, Michael Crittenden and family, Brenda, Rachel and Matthew, of Richland Hills; niece, Lisa Stoker and family, Guy, Erik, Emily and David Stoker of North Richland Hills. There are many cousins and close friends, Maxine would have included as she loved and spoke of you often. A special rememberance for a very special time from your brother and each of the members of the "Jubilaires Quartet."

Palm Mortuary
Las Vegas, Nev. (702) 361-4040
 

Hilarion Franco
FORT WORTH -- Hilarion Franco, 73, who was retired from Century Chevrolet, died Friday, March 7, 1997, in Fort Worth.

Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday in Greenwood Memorial Park. Prayer service: 7 p.m. Sunday.

Mr. Franco was born Oct. 21, 1923, in San Francisco, Mexico.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed traveling. He was a great humanitarian and will be greatly missed by family and a host of friends. The family wishes to convey a special thanks to Jose Ondarza for his assistance to our father.

Survivors: Wife, Carmen Franco; daughters, Carmen Casulli, Hope Moreno, Natalia Molina and husband, Randy, Sr. Leticia Lopez and husband, Joseph Jr.; and grandchildren, Randy Molina Jr., Ryan Molina, Arianne Moreno, Vito Casulli, Hillary Moreno, Regan Molina and Joseph Lopez III.

Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
 

Dee D. Gillentine
BOWIE -- Dee Dalton Gillentine, 86, a retired truck driver, died Friday March 7, 1997, in Bowie.

Graveside service: 3 p.m. Sunday in Pioneer Cemetery in Graham.

Dee Gillentine was born June 13, 1910, in Olney, Okla.

McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home
Graham, (817) 549-3773
 

F.J. Gilmore
BEDFORD -- F.J. "Gil" Gilmore, 79, who retired after 30 years of service at Bell Helicopter, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, in Bedford.

Funeral:10 a.m. Monday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

F.J. Gilmore was born May 15, 1917, in Pittsburg, Kan. He was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Mary Gilmore, in 1987.

Survivors: Son, Eddie Gilmore and his wife, Ann, of Bedford; daughter, Anita Garmendia and her husband, Alex, of Parkland, Fla.; five brothers; three sisters; one grandson, Michael Marion; and several nieces and nephews.

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751
 

Martha B. Graves
ARLINGTON -- Martha B. Graves, 78, a homemaker, died Friday, March 7, 1997,in Grand Prairie.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Arlington Funeral Home. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Arlington Funeral Home.

Martha B. Graves was born April 13, 1918, in Simpson County, Ky.

Survivors: Two sons, Randy L. Graves and Donald D. Graves, both of Grand Prairie; two sisters, Jackie Miller of Portland, Tenn., and Maudeen Graves of DeSoto; two grandsons, Cody Graves and Nathan Hendrix; two granddaughters, Lisa and Lindsey Hendrix.

Arlington Funeral Home
1221 E. Division, 548-1791
 

Janie L. Guydis
STRAWN -- Janie Lovera Guydis, 93, a retired grocery store clerk, housewife and mother, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at home.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Johns's Catholic Church. Burial: Mount Marion Cemetery in Strawn. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Edwards Funeral Home in Strawn.

Memorials: St. John's building fund and Tri-City Ambulance Fund.

Janie Lovera Guydis was born Dec. 11, 1903, in Strawn. She attended school in Strawn. She started helping her father in the family owned Lovera's Grocery at the age of 14 and worked there helping her husband and daughter at the same store until her health required her to retire. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and St. John's Altar Society. She married George Guydis Oct. 16, 1928, in Strawn. He preceded her in death Jan. 7, 1984.

Survivors: Daughters, Dolly and Walter Kostiha of Strawn, Betty Gallagher of Fort Worth and Barbara and Ken Neuhauser of Natchitoches, La.; sister, Mary Sadver of Strawn; grandchildren, Terry and Jeff Pollard of Fort Worth, George and I. Melissa Gallagher of Arlington and Joe and Becky Gallagher of Fort Worth; great-grandsons, Ryan, Ross and Will.; great- granddaughters, Alyson and Megan; step-granddaughter, Mary Ellen Cox; two step-great-grandsons; and two great-granddaughters.

Edwards Funeral Home
Strawn, (817) 672-5231
 

Fannie M. N. Hauss
FORT WORTH -- Fannie Mae "Nicki" Nichols Hauss, 73, a homemaker, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at home.

Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at University United Methodist Church. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Rev. Donald F. Scott and Rev. Glenn E. Jones will officiate.

Fannie Hauss was born August 8, 1923, in Evergreen, Miss.

She was a member of University United Methodist Church, The Bible Study Fellowship and The Sterck Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her brother, William B. Nichols and her grandson, William Blayne McCormick. Nicki touched the lives of her children and all who had the privelege of knowing her. Nicki was a devoted and caring mother up to her final days on this earth. We (her children) were the most important part of her life. She always put our needs before hers. Nicki was full of life and laughter and always brought a smile and a little craziness to those around her. Her strength and courage have since been given as a gift to her family and friends who witnessed her battle against cancer. Nicki was a precious woman of God. Our hearts are aching now, but we rejoice that your suffering is finally over. We will be reunited with you soon and what a glorious day that will be. We love you Mom with all our hearts.

Survivors: Children, Earl Hauss and his wife, Frances of Fort Worth, Cindy Hauss of Houston, Ceil McCormick and her husband, Mike of Fort Worth, Tim Hauss and his wife, Matilda of Snyder and their father, Col. Edward A. Hauss, (USAF ret.); grandchildren, Brandon and Zachary McCormick, Nicholas and Benjamin Hauss, Chris and John Drewry; brother, Frank T. Nichols of Hernando, Miss.; sisters, Macy L. Boozer of Evergreen, Miss., Glema D. Erwin of Evergreen, Miss.; and nephews and nieces.

Thompson's Harveson & Cole
702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345
 

Kelly Jo Haynes
BOYD -- Kelly Jo Haynes, a 19- month-old-infant, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at home.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial: Boyd Cemetery.

Kelly Jo Haynes was born July 9, 1995, in Bedford.

Survivors: Parents, Charles and Margett Haynes; brother, Chuckie Haynes; three sisters, Kassidy, Heidi and Holly Haynes; grandparents, Buddy Haynes, Gail Haynes and Carol Oldham; great- grandparents, Lamarymis Lisby, all of Boyd and Mary Roby of Haskell, Okla.; and one aunt and two uncles.

Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home
Boyd, (817) 433-5310
 

Clyde Hendrick
FORT WORTH -- Clyde "Bud" Hendrick, 82, a butcher, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997, in Fort Worth.

Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Memorials: John Peter Smith Hospital Auxiliary.

Clyde Hendrick was born July 30, 1914, in Handley. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Wayne Hendrick.

Survivors: Wife, Kathyrin Hendrick; son, Johnny D. Hendrick; step-son, Ray Bowles; step-daughter, Teresa Bowles; eight grandchildren; one great- granddaughter; and aunt, Lollie Burton.

Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel
7301 E. Lancaster Ave., 451-3333
 

Annie L. Hill
IOWA PARK -- Annie Lee Hill, 71, a homemaker, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at a hospice in Wichita Falls.

Funeral: 3 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Iowa Park. Burial: Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park.

Officiants: Rev. Lamoin Champ, Interim pastor of First Baptist Church and Rev. Kenneth Flowers, Baptist minister from Brownfield, and former pastor of the church.

Memorials: The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, TX 76310.

Annie Lee Hill was born Dec. 3, 1925, in Iowa Park, and was a resident all her life. She graduated from W.F. George High School of Iowa Park, in 1943, and was a member of the women's volleyball and tennis teams. She married Donald C. Hill Feb. 4, 1947, in Iowa Park.

She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Iowa Park. She was a leader of various church youth groups, including Girls' Auxiliary, the Women's Mission Union, and sang in the church choir. She was also a charter member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority.

Survivors: Husband, Donald, of Iowa Park; a son, Dennis W. Hill of Storrs, Conn.; two daughters, Donna Sparkman of Wichita Falls, and Cindy Bernstein of North Richland Hills; a sister, Clara Mae Louderback of Gainesville; and nine grandchildren.

Dutton Funeral Home
Iowa Park (817) 592-4151
 

Geneva Hunt
ARLINGTON -- Geneva Hunt, 72, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at an Arlington hospital.

Graveside service: was Saturday in Mansfield Cemetery.

Geneva Hunt was born Nov. 3, 1924, in Mineral Wells.

Blessing Funeral Home
Mansfield, 473-1555
 

Stuart C. Jacob
FORT WORTH -- Stuart C. Jacob, 73, a retired sales engineer, died Friday, March 7, 1997 at home.

Memorial service: 3 p.m. Monday at Guardian Funeral Home.

Memorials: American Cancer Society.

Mr. Jacob was born March 29, 1923, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was a graduate of the Kings Point Academy Class of 1944 and served as an officer in the Merchant Marines during World War II.

Survivors: Wife, Redith of Fort Worth; sons, Ronald Brewer of Fort Worth and Gregory Stuart Jacob of Alexandria, Va.; daughter, Lynn Carty A'Hearn of Baltimore, Md.; nine grandchildren; and eight grandchildren.

Guardian Cremation Society
5704 James Ave., 293-8477
 

Edwin A. Jones Jr.
FORT WORTH -- Edwin A. Jones Jr., 66, who was unable to work, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a Keller nursing home.

Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Robert Dodson will officiate.

Mr. Jones was born April 7, 1930, in Weleetka, Okla.

He was preceded in death by father, Edwin A. Jones and sister, Patsy Ruth Applin.

Survivors: Mother, Odie Mae Jones of Fort Worth; niece, Janie Dillard and husband, Earl, of Haltom City; great nephew, Phil Dillard and wife, Paula, of Fort Worth; great-great nephew, Robert Dillard of Fort Worth.

Roselawn Funeral Home
Seagoville (972) 287-2121
 

Oneta L. Karre
SAGINAW -- Oneta L. Karre, 70, a beloved mother and grandmother and a retired nurse, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Fellowship Baptist Church in Saginaw. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Oneta L. Karre was born Dec. 10, 1926, in Bowie and was a resident of Fort Worth for 50 years. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Mrs. Karre's favorite pastimes were quilting and embroidery.

Survivors: Sons, Robert R. Luster and his wife, Barbara, of Fort Worth and Donald W. Luster and his wife, Kathy, of Whitesboro; daughters, Elouise Knight Emo and her husband, Vincent, of Bedford and Rebecca Taylor of Saginaw; brother, Jimmy Lindsey and his wife, Mary, of Bowie; sisters, Wanda Sigman of Bowie and Joyce Green and her husband, George, and Janet Mitchell and her husband, Tommy, all of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Brandy Luster and Kevin Knight, both of Arlington, and Amber Taylor of Saginaw; great-grandchildren, Chelsey Luster and Kirsten Luster, both of Arlington; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751
 

Kenneth A. Kent
FORT WORTH -- Kenneth Allen Kent, 63, a retired maintenance employee for the Fort Worth Water Department, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at a nursing home.

Memorial service: none.

Memorials: American Cancer Society. Kenneth A. Kent was born March 21, 1933, in Fort Worth.

Survivors: Brother, Joe Kent Sr. of Alvord.

Guardian Cremation Society
5704 James Ave., 293-8477
 

Lillian K. Knapp
HALTOM CITY -- Lillian Katherine Knapp, 96, a retired supervisor for a coffee manufacturer, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a local nursing home.

Funeral: No local services are planned.

Lillian Knapp was born Jan. 5, 1901, in Baltimore, Md. She was a member of the Lutheran Church and had been a resident of the area for the past 131/2 years.

Survivors: Son, Richard E. Knapp of Hurst; sister, Louise Lauringer of Maryland; six grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren.

The Memorial Chapel
1207 S. Cherry Lane, 246-4988
 

Elizabeth W. Lace
FORT WORTH -- Elizabeth Worley Lace, 85, a retired teacher and homemaker, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a Fort Worth nursing home.

Memorial service: 1 p.m. Monday at University Christian Church, Chapel of The Good Shepherd. Burial: Private. Family will greet visitors in the parlor after the Memorial Service.

Memorials: Visiting Nurses Association, 1300 S. University Dr., Suite 400, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 or favorite charity.

Elizabeth Lace was born July 7, 1911, in Denison.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Fort Worth Central High School and Texas Christian University. She was a teacher in Fort Worth Independent School District. She was also a member of University Christian Church, Woman's Club of Fort Worth, Friday Lecture Club and Colonial Country Club.

Elizabeth Worley Lace was the widow of the late, Ted Lace, M.D.

Survivors: Son, Dr. William M. Lace of Arlington; daughter, Linda Lace Bailey of Fort Worth; and six grandchildren.

Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
 

Hazel A. Lindsay
WEATHERFORD -- Hazel Armstrong Lindsay, 85, a homemaker, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at home.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Northside Baptist Church in Weatherford. Burial: East Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford.

Officiant: Dr. Don Emmitte.

Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund of Northside Baptist Church and would be appreciated by the family.

Hazel Armstrong Lindsay was born March 2, 1912, in Weatherford and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Weatherford High School and married Forrest M. Lindsay August 1, 1931. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary August 1, 1981. She had been a member of Northside Baptist Church since 1935.

Survivors: Husband of 66 years, Forrest M. Lindsay of Weatherford; one daughter, Doris H. Wood and son-in- law, J.C. Wood of Weatherford; two grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; one brother, M.E. Armstrong of Fort Worth; several nieces and nephews.

White's Funeral Home
Weatherford, (817) 596-4811
 

MayBelle Livesay
CLEBURNE -- MayBelle Livesay, 86, a retired beautician, died Friday, March 7, 1997, in Cleburne.

Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum.

Memorials: Second Church of Christ Scientist or favorite charity.

MayBelle Livesay was born Aug. 26, 1910, in Brownwood. She was a beautician at Monnig's 45 years. She lived in Fort Worth most of her life.

Survivors: Cousin and husband, Maybell and S.O. Doggett of Fort Worth; nephew and wife, Bill and Ellie Moore of Las Colinas; nephew, Dr. Robert Hedeen of Salisbury, Md.; aunt, Dollie Mitchell; uncle, Ira Morgan; and numerous other cousins.

Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
 

Forrest T. McAden
WEATHERFORD -- Forrest Tyson McAden, 84, a retired plumbing contractor, died Friday, March 7, 1997.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Mineral Wells. Burial: Memory Gardens of the Valley Memorial Park in Weatherford. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at White's Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Lindley will officiate.

Forrest Tyson McAden was born, July 21, 1912 in Indian Creek in Brown County. He attended Howard Payne College. He worked for Humble Oil in South Texas for more than 10 years. He was a former resident of Big Lake, Midland and Lubbock where he was a plumbing contractor. He retired in 1981 and moved to Cool, where he raised thoroughbreds. He was the Parker County Horseman of the Year in 1992. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mineral Wells.

Survivors: Wife, Agnes McAden of Weatherford; son and daughter-in-law, Winston, and Charlene McAden of Fort Worth; daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Jon Vance of Weatherford, Leslie and Bruce Bowman of Midland and Linda and Seth Bershadsky of Convent Station, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

White's Funeral Home
Weatherford, (817) 596-4811
 

Larry K. McDowell
GRAND PRAIRIE -- Larry K. McDowell, 49, who worked with building materials and supplies, died Thursday, March, 6, 1997, in Grand Prairie.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fairview Baptist Church in Grand Prairie. Burial: Southland Memorial Park.

Larry K. McDowell was born Sept. 28, 1947, in Dallas.

Survivors: Wife, Kathy McDowell of Grand Prairie; son, Ryan Ashburn of Grand Prairie; daughters, Paula Kryzak and Barshea Hemphill of Grand Prairie; mother, Mrs. Estelle McDowell of Grand Prairie; brother, Donald M. McDowell of Fairfax, Va.; grandchildren, Joya Hemphill, Nicole Hemphill, Ethan Kryzak, Jacob Kryzak; niece, Emily Jones of Fairfax, Va.; and nephew, Christopher McDowell of Phoenix, Ariz.

Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home
Grand Prairie, (972) 263-7200
 

Howard D. McClendon
FORT WORTH -- Howard D. McClendon, 74, who was a Fort Worth Independent School District principal, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, in Fort Worth.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.

Mr. McClendon was born Dec. 15, 1922, in Waco.

He retired in 1985 after 37 years with the Fort Worth Independent School District. He was an Air Force Veteran of World War II. He was a member of Poly Tech Masonic Lodge No. 925 and also a member of Eastern Star Poly Tech No. 420. He was a longtime resident of Fort Worth. He was a member of Southwood Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle. The most important things in his life were God and his family.

Survivors: Wife of 52 years, Mildred McClendon; son, Daniel M. McClendon; daughter, Rebecca Markham and husband, Donald, all of Fort Worth; brother, Everett McClendon of Arlington; granddaughter, Lacy Ann Markham of Fort Worth; and a host of relatives and friends.

Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
 

Daniel Medina Jr.
FORT WORTH -- Daniel Medina Jr., 65, a quality assurance inspector for the Department of Defense, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, in Fort Worth.

Con-celebrated funeral Mass: 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick Cathedral. Morning prayers: 10 a.m. Monday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be David Copado, Bruce Martin, Jeremy Medina, Michael Medina Jr., Mike Medina Sr. and Phillip Medina. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Arenson, Phillip Koch, Manuel Longoria, Ocie Morgan and Johnny Santiago.

Memorials: St. Patrick Cathedral Building Renovation Fund, 1206 Throckmorton, Fort Worth 76102.

Daniel Medina Jr. was born June 23, 1931, in Bastrop and had resided in Fort Worth since 1967. He was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955.

Mr. Medina was a member of St. Patrick Cathedral and Knights of Columbus Council 4709.

Survivors: Wife, Gloria J. Medina; sons, Albert Medina and his wife, Sylvia, of Fort Worth and the Rev. Hector Medina of Wichita Falls; daughter, Yolanda R. DuClos and her husband, Dion, of Fort Worth; brothers, Robert Medina of Galveston and Miguel Medina of Euless; sisters, Viola Serna, Otila Salinas and Teresa Copado, all of Galveston; and grandchildren, Phillip, Jeremy and Danielle.

Thompson's Harveson & Cole
702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345
 

Dorothy G. Morris
FORT WORTH -- Dorothy Geline Morris, 73, a homemaker known to her many friends as Dottie, died Monday, Feb. 24, 1997, in Fort Worth.

Funeral: were Thursday at Shannon Rose Hill Chapel. Burial: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Memorials: Meals on Wheels. Dorothy Morris was born Dec. 29, 1923, in Corsicana. She was born to Selwyn and Bessie Flowers. She was past president of the North Texas Day Lily Society. She was a member of Eastern Hills United Methodist Church and served 17 years in the Meal on Wheels program. She was chairperson of the Diplomats for Harris Methodist Senior HMO. She was an original member of Code Blue.

Survivors, all of the Metroplex: Husband, Sam Morris; daughters, Donna Thompson and Laura Nelson and her husband, Gary; brother, Bill Flowers; grandchildren, Rachelle Lackey, Jim Harris, Chad Lovelady, Cristin McNeely, Sam McNeely and Jake Nelson; great- grandchildren, Todd O'Donald, Brandon Lackey, Bryan Lackey, James Harris and Amber Harris; and many nieces and nephews.

Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel
7301 E. Lancaster Ave., 451-3333
 

Wanda Munsch
CLEBURNE -- Wanda Munsch, 68, a homemaker, died Friday, March 7, 1997, in Fort Worth.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Wanda Munsch was born March 24, 1928.

Survivors: Husband, Calvin Munsch of Cleburne; sons, Tom L. Raney of Euless, Terry W. Raney of Cottondale and Robert N. Raney, Glen A. Raney and Rodney C. Raney, all of Irving; daughters, Janet A. Kelly of North Richland Hills and Stacy A. Buck of Bear, Del.; three step-children; seven brothers and sisters; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
 

Martha Murillo
HALTOM CITY -- Martha Murillo, 82, a homemaker, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.

Funeral:3:30 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Martha Murillo was born Aug. 13, 1914, in Mexico.

Survivors: Sons, Raymond Murillo of Phoenix, Ariz. and Lupe Ornelas of Odessa; daughters, Nellie Diaz of Haltom City and Jessie Garcia of Phoenix; brother, Santo Anaya of Wisconsin; sisters, Josephine Neria of Odessa and Griepina Orona of Colorado City; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren.

Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
 

Betty F. North
ARLINGTON -- Betty Francis North, 63, retired, self- employed owner of Fashion Gallery North/Betty North Boutiques, died Friday, March 7, 1997, in Arlington.

Funeral:2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Arlington. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Arlington Funeral Home.

Betty Francis North was born June 3, 1933, in Arlington, and was a lifelong resident. She was a self-employed owner of Fashion Gallery North/Betty North Boutiques until her retirement in 1990. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Arlington and was very active.

She was preceded in death by her son, Teddy North.

Survivors: Amos North of Arlington; daughter, Deborah and husband, David Willingham of Arlington; stepdaughter, Andrea Brantley and family of Scurry; mother, Mamie L. Harris of Arlington; brother, Calvin Harris of Arlington; grandson, Ryan Willingham of Arlington; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Arlington Funeral Home
1221 E. Division, 548-1791
 

Linda S. Odom
FORT WORTH -- Linda S. Odom, 56, a deli clerk at Minyards, died Saturday, March 8, 1997, in Fort Worth.

Graveside service: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Funeral Home.

Linda Odom was born July 7, 1940, in Fort Worth. She was a member of Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Billy R. Odom after 35 years of marriage.

Survivors: Son, Michael Odom of Fort Worth; daughter, Kimberly Jayme and Julie Odom, both of Fort Worth; sisters, Barbara Hughes of Fort Worth and Jo Ann Woods of Weatherford; granddaughters, Victoria and Valerie Samaniego and Erica and Deborah Jayme, all of Fort Worth; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
 

Gertie L. Oliger
CLEBURNE -- Gertie L. Oliger, 89, a retired furniture store manager, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, in Cleburne.

Graveside service:10 a.m .Monday in Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Martin's Funeral Home in Cleburne.

Gertie L. Oliger was born Dec. 4, 1907, in Johnson County. She was an active member of Field Street Baptist Church.

Survivors: Sister, Jimmie Windham of Fort Worth; and aunt, Mrs. Cleve Windham of Cleburne.

Martin's Funeral Home
Cleburne, (817) 558-3250
 

Roger Page
FORT WORTH -- Roger "Bob" Page, 82, a retired district manager for Monumental Life Insurance Co., died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a local hospital.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday at Thompson's Harveson and Cole. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials: The American Heart Association.

Roger Page was born June 11, 1914, in Kansas City, Mo. He was a former resident of Livonia, Mich., Kansas City, Mo., Wichita, Kan., and Springfield, Mo.

He had been an amateur radio operators since 13. His call was W8IJP. He was a news editor at numerous radio stations in Ohio, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin. He was also a volunteer for ARC and at All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth.

Mr. Page was a member of University Christian Church and the American Radio Relay League (for more than 50 years). He was also past president of numerous radio clubs in Michigan and a member of the Petroleum Club of Fort Worth.

Survivors: Wife, Mary Louise Wheeler Page; and daughter, Jean Page Ranallo.

Thompson's Harveson & Cole
702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345
 

Ida L. Parkinson
GRANBURY -- Ida Lee Parkinson, 85, a homemaker, died Saturday, March 8, 1997 in a nursing home.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Martin's Funeral Home. Burial: Granbury Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Ida Lee Parkinson was born Nov. 30, 1911 in the Mambrino Community, Hood County. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Granbury. She married A.M. "Mack" Parkinson on May 28, 1930 and was preceded in death by him in 1991. She was also preceded in death by a son, Doye Parkinson in Nov. 1985.

Survivors: Sons, Charles Parkinson of Fort Worth, R.G. Parkinson of Burleson and Ronnie Parkinson of Bowie; daughter Billie Maxine Moran; sister, Laverne Parkinson, both of Granbury; 22 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Martin's Funeral Home
Granbury, (817) 573-1154
 

Bruce Perry
ARLINGTON -- Bruce Perry, 69, disabled, died Friday, March 7, 1997, in a local hospital.

Funeral: 4 p.m Monday at Baum- Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells. Burial: Woodland Park Cemetery.

Bruce Perry was born May 12, 1927, in Memphis. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors: Sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Ike Noble; sister, Glenda Albright, all of Arlington; four nephews, Don, Kevin, and Mark Noble, Doug Albright; one niece and her husband, Debra and Andre Short; great nephew, Jonathon Noble; two great nieces, Roxanne Noble and Jasmime Short.

Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner
Mineral Wells, (817) 325-4422
 

Mickie Pugh
BRECKENRIDGE -- Mickie Pugh, 48, a homemaker, died Saturday, March 8, 1997, at an Abilene Hospital.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Melton Funeral Home. Burial: Moon Cemetery.

Mickie Pugh was born on Jan. 4, 1949, in Lubbock and was a homemaker.

Melton Funeral Home
Breckenridge, (817) 559-3311
 

Cameran E. Reed
ARLINGTON -- Cameran Evette Reed, a newborn, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997 in Arlington.

Graveside service:11:30 a.m. Monday at Moore Memorial Gardens Babyland in Arlington.

Cameran Evette Reed was born March 5, 1997. She passed away to be in the Lord's care.

Survivors:Father, Rodney Reed of Arlington; mother, Evonne Hollaway of Arlington; paternal grandparents, Nancy Reed of Pontiac, Mich. and Clarence Mongomery of Detroit, Mich.; maternal grandparents, Beulah Hollaway of Detroit, Mich. and Benjammin Hollaway, Sr. of Detroit, Mich.; and numerous aunts, uncles,nieces and nephews.

Arlington Funeral Home
1221 E. Division, 548-1791
 

Charles E. Roberts
WEATHERFORD -- Charles Edward Roberts, 73, a retired welder, died Saturday, March 8, 1997, at a Weatherford hospital.

Memorial service:Sunday afternoon in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Mr. Roberts was born March 30, 1923, in Paris, Texas.

Survivors: Sons, Quentin Roberts and John Ray Roberts; sisters, Lorene Berry and Lou Ince; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.

Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Weatherford, (817) 594-2747
 

Shirley May Sanders
WEATHERFORD -- Shirley May Sanders, 67, died Saturday, March 8, 1997, in a hospital.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at White's Funeral Home. Burial: East Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford.

Shirley May Sanders, a Weatherford resident since 1935, was born Jan. 30, 1930, in Memphis. She had lived in the community since 1935. She was the daughter of the late Hersal K. Whaley and Thelma Hattenbach Whaley. She was a 1947 graduate of Weatherford High School and a 1949 graduate of Weatherford College. She graduated from North Texas State University in 1957 and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and First Baptist Church. She was also associated with the Miss Texas Pageant for many years.

White's Funeral Home
Weatherford, (817) 596-4811
 

J.C. Saul
SALESVILLE COMMUNITY -- J.C. Saul, 72 a retired furniture store owner, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a Mineral Wells hospital.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, at Baum- Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home. Burial: Salesville Cemetery, Palo Pinto County.

J.C. Saul was born Aug. 22, 1924 in the Salesville Community. He upholstered furniture from 1951 until his death and was the owner of Saul's Furniture Store from 1962-1987. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Mineral Wells Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2399.

Survivors: Wife, Ruth Saul of Salesville; sons, Jesse Saul and wife, Dorothy, of Mineral Wells; son, Jeff Saul of Pilot Point; sister, Jessie Lewellen of Salesville; six grandchildren, Sean Saul of Roanoke; Mark Saul of Benbrook; John Russell Saul of Santa Maria, Calif.; Laura Saul, Shannon Saul and Jeff Saul III, all of Pilot Point; several nieces and nephews.

Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner
Mineral Wells, (817) 325-4422
 

Claire F. Schmid
FORT WORTH -- Claire Foster Schmid, 98, died Saturday, March 8, 1997, at home.

Funeral: 3 p.m. Monday at the First Methodist Church of Fort Worth. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.

Pallbearers: Mrs. Schmid's grandsons and great-grandsons, W.A. Schmid III, William W. Schmid, Paul Tripplehorn, Ron Davis, Robert Dupree, W.A. Schmid IV, Matt Schmid, Will Schmid, Kelly Tripplehorn and Jacob Tripplehorn, will bear her casket to the grave.

Memorials: Charity of choice.

She was a longtime resident of Fort Worth and member of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth. She was a founder and member of the board of directors of the Opera Association and Planned Parenthood of Fort Worth. She was a member of The Assembly, Junior League of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Club and River Crest Country Club.

Her grandfather, Harry Foster, lived in the log cabin which serves as the focal point of the Log Cabin Village in Forest Park. Her father, Robert Foster, was a turn-of-the-century land developer and realtor in Fort Worth. He established Fostepco Heights on the North Side, Chase Court on the South Side, and handled real estate plans for Hicks Field and Camp Bowie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Arnsdale Schmid, and her daughter, Shirley Suzanne Schmid.

Survivors: Sons and wife, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. "Mickey" Schmid Jr. of Fort Worth; daughter, Mrs. Robert Dupree; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tripplehorn, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Schmid III of Fort Worth, Ms. Kathy Dupree, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Davis and Robert Dupree, all of Dallas, and Mr. and Mrs. William W. Schmid of Lafayette, La.; seven great- grandchildren; nephews and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Foster Jr. of Dallas, and George S. Peyton Jr., of Berkeley, Calif.

Robertson Mueller Harper
1500 Eighth Ave., 924-4233
 

Georgia L. Sevier
HURST -- Georgia Law Sevier, 93, a homemaker, died Friday, March 7, 1997, in Bedford.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. American Legion Auxiiliary Unit No. 379 will hold a Posting of the Colors Auxiliary Memorial Service at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. After the service, a Condolence Reception will be held at American Legion Post No. 379, 1245 North Industrial Blvd., in Bedford.

Georgia Sevier was born June 20, 1903, in Fort Worth.

She was a lifetime Fort Worth area resident and was founder and first president of Post Auxiliary No. 379, which was established in 1965. She remained an active member. Georgia was a Methodist and spent a lifetime in service for her family, country and organizations. As a highly respected member, some of her achievements are as follows: Lifetime Gold Card Member of the La Sociate De Femme Cabanna 40/8 1185, Lifetime Member to the Veteran of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxilary No. 708, past Noble Grand of Magnolia Rebekah Lodge No. 130. She was a member of La Botique Des Huit Chapeap Et. Quarante Femme No. 112, Nurse Chair Lady of La Societe Femme Cabanna 40/8 1185, First Secretary of the Sevier Family Associations when formed in 1959. She received an award from the American Legion Nursing Program after 20 years' service. Norma Stafford and the members of Ladies Auxiliary No. 708 will host a gravesite service for their beloved member. In her honor the men from Post No. 379 will serve as pallbearers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Sevier.

Survivors: Daughter, Margaret M. Dent of Euless; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and eight great- great-grandchildren.

Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
 

Thomas N. Shults
CUERO -- Thomas N. Shults, 80, who was formerly of Fort Worth and the former chief executive officer of Midcoast-Continent Supply Company, died Saturday, March, 8, 1997, at a Victoria hospital.

Funeral: 4 p.m. Monday at Freund Funeral Home in Cuero. Burial: Hillside Cemetery in Cuero.

Survivors: Wife, Jessie Shults of Cuero; sons, Dr. William Shults and Sidney Shults, both of Portland, Ore., Robert Shults of Victoria; brother, Robert S. Shults of Fort Worth; and sister, Alice Koenig of Atlanta, Ga.

Freund Funeral Home, Inc.
Cuero, (512) 275-2343
 

Mary E. Stuart
WEATHERFORD -- Mary Elna Stuart, 95, a retired owner of an insurance agency, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a Weatherford hospital.

Funeral:2 p.m. Monday at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Burial: Memory Gardens.

Memorials: First United Methodist Church, South Main St., Weatherford.

Mary Elna Stuart was born March 10, 1901, in Albany.

Survivors: Daughters, Ella Redmon and Joanna Johnson; brother, William George; sister, Helon Maxson; six grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren.

Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Weatherford, (817) 594-2747
 

Ray Swirezynski
MUENSTER -- Ray Swirezynski, 83, who worked in the trucking business, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at home in Muenster.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church in Muenster. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery in Muenster. Rosary: 4 p.m. Vigil: 7 p.m. Sunday at McCoy Funeral Home.

Ray Swirezynski was born July, 26, 1913, in Muenster.

McCoy Funeral Home
Saint Jo, (817) 995-2288
 

Johnny W. Tate Jr.
SAGINAW -- Johnny W. Tate Jr., 56, a reserve police captain with the Saginaw police department, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at a Birmingham, Ala., hospital.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Shannon North Funeral Chapel. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.

Johnny W. Tate Jr. was born, Aug. 6, 1940, in Fort Worth.

He retired from LTV, was a Navy veteran and a reserve police captain 17 years.

Survivors: Wife, Teddie Tate of Saginaw; mother, Margaret Reneau of Saginaw; son, Johnny W. Tate III of Saginaw; daughters, Shelli Tate and Terri Luttrell and husband, David, of Saginaw; sisters, Sue and husband, Hugh Dale McClendon, of Weatherford, Glenda and husband, Tom McClendon, of Azle; Beverly and husband, Jarrell Whitfill, of Crowley and Fairy and husband, Michael Moore, of Saginaw; brother, Don Tate and wife, Annette, of Azle; grandson, Zachary Tate of Saginaw; and 12 nieces and nephews.

Shannon North Funeral Chapel
111 W. Northside Drive, 624-2191
 

Joe D. Tibbets
EULESS -- Joe Douglas Tibbets, 50, a rancher, died Friday, March 7, 1997, in Euless.

Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery.

Joe Tibbets was born Oct. 31, 1947, in Fort Worth. He lived in Arlington until 1959, and in Fort Worth (Handley) until 1962. He then moved to Euless and graduated from L.D. Bell High School in 1965. He attended East Texas State University Commerce 1965 to 1969, receiving his undergraduate degree in biology and English. He entered the service in February 1971 and served 18 months in Heidelberg, West Germany, with the U.S. European Command. He was certified and awarded the expert marksman medal, and also expert M-16 rifle, and attached grenade launcher expert. He rewrote the Army manual for casualty reporting for the European Command in 1972, and was awarded an Army commendation medal. In this day and age, it may be logged into a European computer. He rose five ranks in 18 months, and was offered Staff Sargent E-6, and a $5,000 re-enlistment bonus to re-enlist, and be transferred to Saigon, Vietnam -- Adjutant General's Office Causality reporting -- Vietnam. He refused the offer, and was honorably discharged in December 1971, after serving a total 22 months. He returned to East Texas and earned his master's degree in microbiology. For a number of years, he worked for Nuclear Medical Laboratories in Dallas. In 1987, he took early retirement and moved to his mountain home near Angel Fire, N.M., where for the past 10 years, he has built and taken care of our two homes, and some 180 acres of high mesa property. He has long been a member of Angel Fire Baptist Church.

Survivors: Parents, Blease and Eva Tibbets of Euless; sisters, Barbara Tibbets Yiantsou of Hurst and Gayla Tibbets Green of Dubai, United Arab Emirates; extended family, Jennifer Kristen Green and William Blease Green, both of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Arlington Funeral Home
1221 E. Division, 548-1791
 

Stephen J. Wareing
FORT WORTH -- Stephen John Wareing, 37, a bartender, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at home.

Funeral: No local services are planned.

Stephen Wareing was born Sept. 20, 1959, in Preston, England. He had lived in the Fort Worth area for the past year.

Survivors: Wife, Cynthia Wareing of Fort Worth; daughter, Stacy Wareing of England; mother, Christine Wareing of England; and sister, Christine Wareing of England.

The Memorial Chapel
1207 S. Cherry Lane, 246-4988
 

Richard D. Watts
KELLER -- Richard Dean Watts, 61, a self-employed roofing contractor, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at a Grapevine hospital.

Funeral:1:30 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mr. Watts was born Oct. 31, 1935, in Cache, Okla.

Survivors: Wife, Melvina Watts; stepsons, Greg Max of Hurst and Robert Max of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughters, Pam Hall of Scurry, Angie Braswell of Mansfield, and Richelle Wallace of Boyd; stepdaughter, Paula Stewart of Hurst; brothers, Glen, Buford, and J.R. Watts of Oklahoma; sisters, Mary Bridges, Doris Holden, Norma Jean Norrell and Barbara Holden, all of Oklahoma; and 15 grandchildren.

Lucas Funeral Home
Hurst, 284-7271
 

Elfrieda Wolske
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Elfrieda Wolske, 80, a homemaker, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at a Mid-cities hospital.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Colleyville. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials: Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Mrs. Wolske's name.

Elfrieda Wolske was born Nov. 21, 1916, in Riesel, in McLennan County.

She was a member of Crown of Life Lutheran Church. She previously managed a Dairy Queen in South Fort Worth for 11 years.

Survivors: Husband, Kenneth Wayne Wolske of North Richland Hills; son, Clifford Wolske of Tampa, Fla.; daughters, Patsy Pennington of Argyle, Janis Bowden of Bedford; brother, S. E. "Zeke" Pick of Waco; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751

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