Miscellaneous Tarrant County, Texas Death Notices
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| Published March 14, 1997
Billy M. Basham Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at South Euless Baptist Church, 1000 Simmons, Euless; call 283-0412 for directions. Pastor Ron Ratliff will officiate. Graveside service: 4 p.m. in Prairie Point Cemetery in Bazette. Billy Murray Basham was born March 4, 1922, in Corsicana. He was a funeral director at Lucas Funeral Home for 25 years, manager of Ray Crowder Funeral Home for five years and for the last eight years was associate funeral director at Brown Funeral Homes in Fort Worth and Grand Prairie. He was a member of Corsicana Lodge 174, El Texa Grotto, Fort Worth Chapter No. 58, R.A.M., Council No. 42, R.&S.M., Worth Commandry No. 19 and the Moslah Temple. Mr. Basham was preceded in death by his son, Larry Basham, in 1977. Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Frankie Sue and Jimmy Farmer of Kerens; and grandson, Scott Aven of Kerens. Brown, Owens & Brumley
Minnie V. Bland
Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at New Rose Baptist Church. 1301 N.W. 25th Street. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 12 noon Saturday at the church. Minnie Virginia Bland was born March 3, 1908, in Rosebud, Okla. Survivors: Husband, James Bland of Stockton, Calif.; daughter, Jacqueline Jones of Stockton, Calif.; brothers, Tom Jones, Virgil Jones and Herbert Jones, all of Oklahoma; sister, Maxine Ellison of Fort Worth; ten grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; and 15 great-great- grandchildren. Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
Ray Brisbon
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday in Bedford Cemetery. Ray Brisbon was born Dec. 25, 1923, in Fort Worth. Moore Funeral Home
David Brown
Graveside service: 4 p.m. Friday in Greenwood Memorial Park. David Brown was born Nov. 17, 1959, in Oak Harbor, Wash. He was a 29-year resident of Fort Worth and attended Brewer High School. He was a waiter at Cracker Barrell on I-20/377 in Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his mother, Viola E. Brown, in 1995. Survivors: Brother, Tommy Brown of White Settlement; sisters, Barbara Simmers of Gonzales, Jerri L. Ball of White Settlement and Patricia Kennedy of Newark; and numerous nieces and nephews. Greenwood Funeral Home
William H. Buck Jr.
Funeral: none planned. William Harrison Buck Jr. was born Jan. 9, 1954, in Middleton, Tenn. Survivors: Mother, Mildred Buck of McPherson, Kan.; brothers, Jonathan Buck and Phillip Buck, both of McPherson; four nieces; and five nephews. Brown, Owens & Brumley
Danny J. Caddell
Memorial service: A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Shannon-TCU Funeral Chapel. Visitation will follow at the family home. Memorials: American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Danny was born March 14, 1936, in Gordonville. He was a longtime resident of the TCU area in Fort Worth. A graduate of Paschal High School and Tarrant County Junior College, he had also attended TCU. Upon the death of his father, he became owner of Caddell's Used Parts, an automotive parts distributorship, located on the north side until 1973. He later went to work for Union Pacific Resources, from which he retired in 1989 to become a full-time grandpa. Danny loved life, his family, his many friends, picante sauce, his five cats, cars, trucks, country music, dancing, good food, the horseraces, crossword puzzles and dominoes. He gave us both tears and laughter, putting his family's and friends' needs first, much more so as he struggled this last year with cancer. He earned recognition by his help and participation in numerous local high schools' vocational programs. In his passing, Danny will continue to give to education, having elected to donate his remains to the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's research program in hopes of others. Our hearts are aching now, and will be even more when his annual Christmas chili and visit from "Danny Claus" come around in the years to follow, but his gift of strength and the knowledge we have that his pain has been eased will help both his family and friends. The family wishes to convey a special thanks to all of the health-care professionals who have touched our lives in the past year. Survivors: Wife, Mary; daughter, Gerri and her husband, David Caddell; mother, Irene Bateman; brother, Charles W. and his wife, Jean Caddell; grandson, Joshua; three nieces; one nephew; and his many friends. Shannon-TCU Funeral Chapel
Curtis R. Choate
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Baum- Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells. Burial: Indian Creek Cemetery in Palo Pinto County. Curtis Choate was born Oct. 21, 1945, in Mineral Wells. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias No. 212, Mineral Wells Masonic Lodge No. 611, and the Church of Christ. Survivors: Wife, Clara Choate of Mineral Wells; sons, Clarence and Curtis Choate of Mineral Wells; daughter, Renita Vaughn of Mineral Wells; parents, P.B. "Red" and Katie Choate of Mineral Wells; brothers, Richard, Oscar and Walter Choate, all of Mineral Wells; sisters, Betty Boone of Abilene, Patsy Stormer of Fort Worth, Martha Martin of Burleson and Nancy Gunn of Mineral Wells; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Billie Johnston of Wichita Falls, Cindy Neel of Colorado and John Johnston, Doris Shaw and Sam Johnston, all of Mineral Wells; and numerous nieces and nephews. Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner
Lillie M. Cross
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Terrell. Officiating: Chaplain Michael Downs. Burial: Oakland Memorial Park in Terrell. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Lillie Cross was born on Dec. 12, 1902, in the Lawrence community, near Terrell, Texas. Lillie was a very selfless woman who shared her time and resources helping others. Her attitude was "keep on walking so you will be able to smell the roses." She was a homemaker and business woman and helped her dad with all aspects of the family cotton farm in Lawrence. She was a member of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lela Wickham; her daughter, Margaret Louise Clark; her baby sister, Alice; her brother, Clifford Ira Wickham; and sisters, Minnie Reynolds and Eula Jeanne Olson. Survivors: Son, William Leon Clark of Fort Worth; as well as other relatives and friends. Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home
J. Fred Davis Sr.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday at Davis Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Memorials: Davis Memorial United Church, 5301 Davis Blvd. J. Fred Davis was born Dec. 9, 1897. A civic leader in North Richland Hills, he was a founder of Davis Memorial United Methodist Church, a charter member of the North Richland Hills Library Board and a former director of North East National Bank. In addition, he was a 75- year member of Handley Masonic Lodge and Moslah Shrine. Mr. Davis had resided in the Haslet community for 30 years. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Maude Davis, in 1978. Survivors: Son, J. Fred Davis Jr. and his wife, Jean, of Haslet; grandchildren, Robert R. Davis and his wife, Pam, of Haslet and Anne Simpson and her husband, Danny, of Roanoke; and five great-grandchildren, Daniel Simpson, Ben Davis, Katy Simpson, James Davis and Tom Davis. Greenwood Funeral Home
Jack D. Duvall
Graveside service: private at 10 a.m. Saturday in Park Cemetery of Columbus, Kan. Rev. Edwin Thomas will officiate. Jack D. Duvall was born March 19, 1930, at Columbus, Kan. He graduated from Wichita State University in 1957 and from the College of Law at the University of Utah in 1960. He retired from the FBI in 1980 after 20 years of service. He was a director of corporate security for American Airlines, retiring in 1991. He married Patricia Duvall in 1981 in Tulsa, Okla. Survivors: Mother, Pearl Duvall; son, Mark and wife, Pamela Duvall; daughter, April and husband, Frank Haas; brother, Woody and wife, Mary Duvall; and four grandchildren. Murdock Funeral Home
James Fergason
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Friday. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery. James "Doc" Ferguson was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Blum. Survivors: Wife, Mary Jo Fergason of Cleburne; sons, Andy Asberry of Arlington and James Fergason Jr. of Sanger; daughters, Linda Fergason of Cleburne and Linda Asberry and Elaine Hillman, both of Idaho Springs, Colo.; brothers, Floyd Fergason and Jesse Fergason, both of Cleburne, and Lester Fergason of Hillsboro; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.d Martin's Funeral Home
Roscoe A. Fisher
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday at Arlington Villa. Roscoe Allen Fisher was born June 2, 1911, in Cypress, Ill., the son of William Allen and Magdalene Wright Fisher. He lived in the Geneva and Wheaton, Ill., areas from 1935 to 1992, when he moved to Texas. He married Marian Wheeler of Sandwich, Ill., on May 28, 1938. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post No. 76. He was a member of Wheaton Lodge No. 269 AF&AM and was past patron of Geneva Chapter No. 952 Order of Eastern Star. He was also a member of the Illinois State Society Sons of the American Revolution. He was preceded in death by his brother, Howard, and sister, Eleanor Stevens. Survivors: Wife, Marian Fisher; daughter and son-in-law, Adrienne Fisher Hawa and Tawfig Hawa; grandchildren, David, Sarah and Mike Hawa, all of Hurst; sisters, Helen Kiestler of Anna, Ill., and Bette Davis of Geneva, Ill.; and brother-in-law, A.C. Stevens of Denver, Colo. Hanerhoff-Hultgren Funeral Home
Mamie Fowlkes FORT WORTH -- Mamie Alberta Stinnett Fowlkes, 91, retired chief operator for the city of Fort Worth, died Tuesday evening, March 11, 1997, at home. Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday at Robertson Mueller Harper. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Memorials: American Heart Association. Mamie Stinnett Fowlkes, a native of Little Rock, Ark., and a longtime resident of Fort Worth, was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Pleasant Fowlkes, who died in 1946. She was also preceded in death by a son, Henry Winstead Fowlkes, who died in 1993. Upon retirement as chief operator for the city, she became a receptionist at Robertson Mueller Harper. After working several years during evenings and on weekends, Mamie decided to retire from professional service. Mamie served as a loyal and faithful associate of Robertson Mueller Harper, working with three generations of the Harper family. Survivors: Son, Earl Fowlkes and his wife, Betty, of Mesa, Ariz.; grandchildren, Linda Fowlkes Harper of Tampa, Fla., Judy Fowlkes Fleming of Fort Worth, Melody Fowlkes Lamb of Groves and Dane Fowlkes, a missionary in Kenya, Africa; seven great- grandchildren, including Teel Fleming of Fort Worth; brother, Edgar Stinnett of Rendon; sister, Ruth Stinnett Mattinson of Fort Worth; and several nieces and nephews. Robertson Mueller Harper
Trillia H. Garrett
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield. Burial: Tye Cemetery in Burleson. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Trillia H. Garrett was born Aug. 16, 1906, in Burleson. Survivors: Son, Eddie Joe Garrett of Mansfield and his wife, Claudine; brother, W.T. Hale of Burleson; four granddaughters; and seven great- grandchildren. Blessing Funeral Home
Donald B. Griggs
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Donald Griggs was born June 27, 1921, in Norton, Texas. He was a 55- year resident of Fort Worth and retired from Bell Helicopter. He served in the Army Air Forces in World War II. He was a member of Burton Hill Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoors man and fisherman and was a loyal fan of sports, especially the Cowboys and Rangers. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Don Bedunah, in 1993; his brother, John R. Griggs, in 1980; and his parents, John Clay and Vera Griggs. Survivors: Wife of 53 years, Muriel Griggs of Westworth Village; daughter, Diane M. Garrison and husband, Paul, of Fort Worth; and grandchildren, Dylan Bedunah and P.J. Garrison. Greenwood Funeral Home
Elleta F. Havens
Funeral: 3 p.m. Saturday at River Oaks United Methodist Church. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Memorials: River Oaks United Methodist Church or Cook Children's Medical Center. Elleta F. Havens was born Dec. 11, 1924, in Childress. She had been a resident since 1955. She was a member of River Oaks United Methodist Church and the Fort Worth Coin Club. She enjoyed playing bridge and attending her son's boat racing activities. Survivors: Husband, Clifford C. Havens of Fort Worth; son, Terry Havens of Fort Worth; daughter, Gayna Havens of New York; and sister, Joyce Robertson of Lubbock. Greenwood Funeral Home
Kenneth J. Hollis
Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday at Crestview Funeral Home. Rev. T.L. Wilborn, pastor of First Assembly of God, will officiate. Burial: Crestview Memorial Park. Kenneth J. Hollis was born July 8, 1916, in Amarillo. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He married Marie Drennan, Oct. 28, 1933, in Walters, Okla.. Survivors: Wife, Marie Hollis of Iowa Park; daughter, Barbara Lane of Iowa Park; sons, Ray Hollis of Mineral Wells and Roy Hollis of Iowa Park; sisters, Margaret Stanfield of Grand Prairie and Norma Colson of Amarillo; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Crestview Funeral Home
Jean Johnson
Funeral: at a later date in Arizona. Survivors: Husband, Don Johnson of Kennedale; son, Charles McLeod of Weatherford; daughter, Michelle Epperson of Kennedale; brothers, John Roberson of Tucson, Ariz., William Roberson of Carlsbad, N.M., and Paul Roberson of Green Valley, Ariz.; sister, Juanita Lane of Green Valley, Ariz.; and grandchildren, Lisa Lee, Robin Zodin, Laura McLeod and Morgan McLeod. Emerald Hills Funeral Home
Hermann Joseph Jung
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Entombment: private. Visitation: friends may call at the funeral home Friday and Saturday until 10 a.m. Honorary pallbearers: J. Roger Williams, Greg Davis, Lee Angle, Dick Bobbitt, Bob Jones, Carlos Moore, Howard Moore, Joe Shosid, Joe Titus, Ted Tomlinson, Bernie Weaver and Jim Wright. Memorials: Humane Society of North Texas or a charity of choice. Hermann was born Nov. 26, 1923, in Limburg, Germany. After World War II, he immigrated to Ottawa, Canada, in 1951. He began working for the Chateau Laurier and spent summers as the maitre d' for the Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta, Canada. In 1964, the Jung family moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where Hermann became the matire d' at the Fort Worth Club. He left there to become the catering manager of the "Westside Showcase" Green Oaks Inn, where he rose to managing director, C.H.A. in 1969. He made many innovations to the Green Oaks Inn, including a heliport. He was host to many visiting worldwide dignitaries, celebrities and stars. Hermann had charm, personality and wit and was widely known for his hospitality at Green Oaks Inn. His management style endeared him to all his employees, who never missed an opportunity to express their love and appreciation. Herman belonged to many organizations, including the Air Power Council Air Force Association and the Hotel Motel Association. His friends knew him as an avid hunter and outdoorsman. We will `all' miss him. Survivors: His wife of 47 years, Kitty; two daughters, Patty Williams and her husband, Roger, and Susan Davis and her husband, Greg; brother, Hans Jung of Limburg, Germany; sisters, Emmy and her husband, Lothar Shultz, of Koblenz, Germany, and Else and her husband, Klaus Buseman, of Heidelburg, Germany; grandchildren, Jaclyn, Katie, Sabrina, Laura, Brian and Mychal; numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Germany; and his beloved dog, B.J. Greenwood Funeral Home
Dora Kelly
Graveside service: 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Dora Kelly was born Nov. 28, 1900, in Lipan. She was preceded in death by her son, Raymond Clary. Survivors: Daughter-in-law, Faye Clary of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Trudy Watkins and Ed. R. Clary of Fort Worth; four great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Mount Olivet Funeral Home
Pearl King
Funeral: 4 p.m. Saturday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Pearl Elizabeth Power King was born Aug. 22, 1909, in Oklahoma and had lived in Hurst since 1982. She had formerly lived in Victoria, Texas, for 33 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Glenn Frederick King, in 1994; three sons, L.D. "Jerry," James D. "Jimmy" and an infant son; her parents, Ben and Mary Power; three brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren. Survivors: Son, Fredrick and his wife, Patricia King, of Hurst; daughters, Glendean and her husband, Allan Toler, of Hurst, Mary K. Selby of Austin and Patricia and her husband, John Axe, of Austin; 13 grandchildren; 34 great- grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; a daughter-in-law, Louan King of Hurst; and a brother-in-law, Ward Duwayne and his wife, Peggy King, of Rockport. Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Charles H. Lamp Jr.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Burial: Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Memorials: Sons of the Spanish- American War Veterans. Charles H. Lamp was born May 25, 1931, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. He retired as field services superintendent after 13 years with the city of White Settlement. He was past president and current treasurer with Sons of the Spanish- American War Veterans. He was also a member of VFW and the Elks Club. He retired as an Air Force master sergeant after 26 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bette Lamp, and his son, Jeff Martin. Survivors: Sons, Chuck Lamp of Bedford, Rick Lamp of Ventura, Calif., and Mike Lamp of Virginia; daughters, Glenda Haroutiounion and Dawn Tavares, both of California, and Karen Ohm of Fort Worth; brothers, George Lamp of Michigan and John Lamp of Ohio; sister, Margaret Miller of Michigan; and 12 grandchildren. Mount Olivet Funeral Home
Ed Lewis
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Ed Lewis was born Dec. 12, 1930, in Rivesville, W.Va. He was a Clerk at M&N for the past seven years. Survivors: Lawrence Kerns, Margaret Crane and other cousins. Emerald Hills Funeral Home
Edith L. Liles
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Baum- Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home. Burial: Woodland Park Cemetery in Mineral Wells. Edith LaNelle Liles was born July 22, 1946, in Mineral Wells. Survivors: Brothers, Glen Liles and Bruce Liles, both of Mineral Wells; nieces, Christina Henderson of Austin and Misty Liles of Mineral Wells; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner
Katie D. Lines
Funeral: noon Saturday at Chapel of the Chimes in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Memorials: Southwest Christian Church Van Fund. Katie Downs Lines was born July 9, 1913, in Dardanelle, Ark. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn Beth Brooks. Survivors: Husband, Charles D. Lines; daughter, Carolyn Ambrister and her husband, Ed Ambrister; stepson, Charles D. Lines Jr.; stepdaughter, Jackie L. Keith; sisters, Rubye Gregory and her husband, Jack Gregory, and Mary Oliver and her husband, Ed Oliver; grandchildren, Jimmy Brooks, Melissa Ross and her husband, Robb Ross, Eddie Ambrister and Stephanie Hollis and her husband, Dallas Hollis; and six great-grandchildren. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth
Jesse C. Lockhart
Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford. Officiating: Hall Smith. Burial: East Greenwood Cemetery of Weatherford. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at White's Funeral Home. Jesse Lockhart was born March 17, 1922, in Eastland County. Mr. Lockhart was married in Sweetwater, Texas, on Dec. 13, 1941, to Dora Nicholson Lockhart. Mr. Lockhart served in the Army Air Forces during World War II and attained the rank of sergeant. He moved to the Weatherford area in 1946. He was a member of the North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford. Survivors: Wife, Dora Lockhart of Weatherford; sons and daughters-in- law, Jesse A. and Margaret Lockhart of Bridgeport and Donnie and Colette Lockhart of Saginaw; daughter and son- in-law, Helen and Charlie Auschwitz of Saginaw; sisters, Leno Ellington Cleburne, Laveral Authur of San Angelo and Genovia Kinerd of Sweetwater; seven grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. White's Funeral Home
Evan J. Ludiker
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: Make A Wish Foundation, Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas or Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth. Evan Jay Ludiker was born Sept. 28, 1989, in Fort Worth. Evan loved to laugh and make others laugh. He enjoyed spending time watching Disney movies and jumping. He also loved school and riding the school bus. We would like to give a "special thank-you" to his many wonderful teachers, friends and the caring staff at Cook Children's Medical Center and pediatric ICU for the love and care given to Evan. Survivors: Parents, Les and Kim Ludiker of North Richland Hills; brother, Eric Ludiker of North Richland Hills; sister, Emily Ludiker of North Richland Hills; maternal grandparents, Richard and Pat Keaton of Fort Worth; paternal grandparents, Homer and Jean Ludiker of North Richland Hills; great- grandmother, Dorothy Newman of Haltom City; other family members, Cindy Deichert of Michigan, Stacy and Shawn Snyder of Haltom City, Jackie and Leann Nave of Weatherford and Lane Ludiker, Lynn and Debbie Ludiker, all of Fort Worth; and many cousins. Mount Olivet Funeral Home
J.T. Luster
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Skyvue Memorial Gardens. J.T. Luster was born Oct. 12, 1918, in Pottuntomie, Okla. He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Luster, and two brothers. Survivors: Wife of 57 years, Mabel Young Luster of White Settlement; sons, William Luster, David Luster and Johnny Luster, all of Fort Worth; daughters, Lucile Peacock of Fort Worth and Lillian Cribbs of Wildorado; sister, Dorthie Allen of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Shannon-TCU Funeral Chapel
Ronald G. Marcum
Graveside service: to be held in the National VA Cemetery in Houston. Ronnie was born Dec. 11, 1945, in Wichita Falls. He attended Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore, Okla., and served in the Navy. Survivors: Parents, James and Mary Fife; daughters, Jessica Ann Marcum,
Shannon L. Brocato and Marissa L. Brocato; brother, Jimmy Joe Marcum and
his wife, Verna; stepbrother, Michael Fife; stepsisters, Christy Musselwhite
and Cherrie Hobrrecht; nieces, Jennifer and Julie Marcum; uncle, Marvin
Kennedy and his wife, Thelma; and aunt, Maxine Tyner.
W.F. Mikel
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Memorial Park. Memorials: American Cancer Society. W.F. Mikel was born July 20, 1917, in Claude, Texas. Survivors: Wife, Catherine Mikel of Fort Worth; son, Roger W. Mikel and wife, Madeline, of Fort Worth; daughter, Roisann Mikel of Fort Worth; and grandchildren, Paul Mikel and Johnathon Mikel. Greenwood Funeral Home
James R. Nunn
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Fort Graham Cemetery. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors. Memorials: Hospice of the Heart, P.O. Box 2081, Whitney, Texas 76692. James Nunn was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Fort Worth. Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors
Albert N. Pike
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Rutledge Funeral Home. Burial: 12 noon in Green Acres Cemetery in Cleburne. Visitation: Friday. Albert N. Pike was born June 28, 1915, in Iredell. Rutledge Funeral Home
Hallie W. Price
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Family hour: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Hallie Price was born Jan. 15, 1912, in La Grange, Texas. She had also lived in Midland, Texas, for 45 years. She was a member of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors: Sons, Albert Price Jr., Roy Lee Price and James Price; daughters, Dora Mae Williams, Gladys Jackson and Ella Dee Griffith; brother, Charlie Whipper; 24 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; seven great-great- grandchildren; a granddaughter she reared, Ola Mae Dobbins; and a grandson who took special care of her, James Braziel. Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
Frances Reitz
Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial: Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Sealey, Texas. Visitation was Thursday at the funeral home. Frances Reitz was born Sept. 28, 1929, in Alton, Ill. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, ABWA and SPJST. She was loved by all who knew her. Survivors: Son, Bob R. Reitz of Haltom City; daughter, Rhonda Reitz Rye of Titusville, Fla.; sisters, Roberta Fidra, Edith Karas and Freda Jemela; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lucas Funeral Home
Richard L. Rice
Funeral: 12 noon Saturday at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Burial: Laurel land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Richard Lee Rice was born Sept. 3, 1921, in Bonham. Survivors: Wife, Wylodine Rice of Fort Worth; stepson, Rex and his wife, Loretta Brewer, of Arlington; brother, Louis D. Rice of Cleburne and Ray Rice of Trenton, Texas; sister, Billie Morris of Arlington, Mavis Simpson of Grapevine and Jean Brockette of Malakoff; step- granddaughter, Jamie Hart of Arlington; step-great-granddaughter, Courtney Hart of Arlington; and several nieces and nephews. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth
Curtis E. Rinehart
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Hall & Sons Funeral Home. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery in Gustine. Memorials: American Lung Association of Texas. Curtis Rinehart was born Jan. 20, 1926, in the Board Church Community near Gustine. Hall & Sons Funeral Home
Vera S. Rogers
Graveside service: 2:30 p.m. Sunday in New Gordon Cemetery in Gordon. Memorials: American Cancer Society. Vera Spear Rogers was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Roswell, N.M. Vera Rogers returned to Palo Pinto County in 1992 to her lifelong home and friends. She was married to Gordon Clair "Bill" Rogers on Dec. 27, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1990. She had followed her husband to pipeline jobs in Texas, West Virginia and Tennessee. She was a committed and loving mother, grandmother and devoted wife. She was a leader in both Brownie and Girl Scout troops, home- room mother, health room volunteer and an active member of the Methodist church. She graduated from Gordon High School in 1934. Survivors: Daughter, Pat Casteel of Florence, Ala.; brothers and sisters-in- law, David Spear and Clara Gene of Salesville and Tommy Spear of Millsap; one wonderful grandson and his wife, Billy Ray Casteel and Dawn of Florence, Ala.; and cousins, nieces and nephews. White's Funeral Home
Robert F. Rohleder Sr.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 100 SW Alsbury Blvd., Burleson. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Celebrant: the Rev. John Hennessy. Pallbearers will be Jerad Barton, Heath Hilliard, Jeff Ornellas, Michael Rogers, Terry Rogers and Trey Rohleder. Robert Frank Rohleder Sr. was born May 21, 1922, in Fort Worth, where he was a lifelong resident. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Rohleder was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus No. 2813 Bishop Dunne, General Worth General Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, American Legion No. 569, VFW No. 8911 and the Carpenters Union No. 429. Survivors: Wife of 50 years, Jimmie Hilliard Rohleder; son, Robert Frank Rohleder Jr.; daughters, Pat Rogers, Robbie Lynn Haas and Maureen Elaine Ornellas; brothers, William Rohleder and James Rohleder; sisters, Mary Reeves and Helen Marie Latham; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Thompson's Harveson & Cole
William R. Shrum
Graveside service: 9 a.m. Saturday in Moore Memorial Gardens. William Robert Shrum was born Sept. 12, 1925, in Dodson. He was honorably discharged after serving in the Navy during World War II. He had resided in Tarrant County for more than 25 years. Mr. Shrum was a true cowboy at heart -- "He died with his boots on." He was preceded in death by his wife, Angie. Survivors: Sons, Robert Lee Shrum and Gaylen G. Shrum; daughter, Delores Sue Brown; parent, Essie Shrum; grandchildren, Jeff Faith, Shawn Faith, Angela Shrum, Steven McHenry and Amethyst Shrum; and great-grandchild, Kathryn Leigh Faith. Moore Funeral Home
Clara D. Sinclair
Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday at Hemphill Presbyterian Church. Officiating: the Rev. Robert J. Thomson. Burial: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials: Hemphill Presbyterian Church or a charity of choice. Clara Dee Sinclair was born March 14, 1914, in Fort Worth. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She retired in 1981 after 30 years with the Fort Worth Independent School District. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth. She graduated from Central High School, now Paschal, in Fort Worth in 1931 and received her B.S. degree from the University of North Texas in 1935. She was a faithful member of Hemphill Presbyterian Church, having become a member in 1926. She was a member of the Allen Class Sunday School Class and the Presbyterian Women's Association. She was also a member of the Fort Worth Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray W. Sinclair, and an infant son. Survivors: Daughters, Ann McGoey and husband, Blaise, of Fort Worth, Judy Sinclair of Springtown and Mary Shaw and husband, Neal, of Mansfield; grandchildren, Shannon McGoey and Kelly McGoey, both of Fort Worth, Molly Stavenhagen and husband, Scott, of Hurst, Eric Cade and wife, Dawn, of Columbia, S.C., Arin Cade of Fort Worth, Riley Shaw of Mansfield and Karen Melim and husband, Roy, of Fort Worth; and great-grandchildren, Margaret Anne Cade and Jesse Sinclair Cade of Columbia, S.C. Greenwood Funeral Home
La Verne E. Skipworth
Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Bob Nichols. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Clint Campbell, Rick Campbell, Scott Campbell, Bill Frost, Drew Jackson, Mark Jackson and Bill Frost. La Verne Elizabeth Skipworth was born June 19, 1915, in Fort Worth. She was a graduate of Strawn High School and a member of Calvary Cathedral. She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Skipworth; her son, Terrell; and a daughter, Lola. Survivors: Daughter, Linda Ross Skipworth of Weatherford; sisters, Opal Pruitt and her husband, Don, of Lubbock, Jean Shelton and her husband, Jim, of Springtown and Georgia Baker of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Scott Dwayne Campbell, Clint Allen Campbell and Rick Andrew Campbell; great- grandchildren, Lauren Campbell, Crystal Campbell and Ian Campbell; and nieces and nephews. Thompson's Harveson & Cole
Harold Terry
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church in Itasca. Burial: Itasca Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Clayton Kay Funeral Home in Itasca. Harold Terry was born Sept. 13, 1919, in Chat, Texas. Clayton Kay Funeral Home
Viola S. Tiner
Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Restland Funeral Home. Burial: Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. Memorials: James L. West Care Center, 1111 Summit Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 75102; Skillman Ave. Church of Christ, 3014 Skillman, Dallas, Texas 75206; or American Heart Association, 1615 Stemmons Frwy., Dallas, Texas 75207. Viola S. Tiner was born Oct. 2, 1915, in McKinney. She was a member of Skillman Avenue Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd J. Tiner, and son, Ronald L. Tiner. Survivors: Son, Wayne and wife, Linda Tiner, of Garland, daughter, Carol and husband, Mark Mulligan Sr., of Hurst; brother, Norman Sharber; sisters, Lou Beitman and Ann Nieglee; grandchildren, Eric, Kelly, Mark Jr., Carrie Ellen and John Thomas; and great- grandchildren, Jordan, Hanna and Eli. Restland Funeral Home
Philip A. Webb
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Philip Andrew Webb was born Sept. 16, 1922, in Lawrence County, Ky. He was a member of Hemphill Heights Masonic Lodge No. 1164. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army in Europe and Iran. He worked for Boswell Dairies in Fort Worth for many years, then was involved in the welding business for the rest of his career until he retired from Industrial Welding in Fort Worth in 1987. Mr. Webb was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church in Kerrville. He had moved from Fort Worth to Kerrville in 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Joyce Webb; brothers, Hager Lee Webb and Bradford McFerren Webb; and sisters, Evelyn Lorene Webb and Mary Elizabeth Webb. Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Dale and Judy Lynn Webb of Euless; brothers, James Mason Webb of Paducah, Ky., and Everett Henry Webb and Leonard Garland Webb, both of Louisa, Ky.; sisters, Eunice McComas of Pritchard, W.V., Lina Mildred Webb of Portsmouth, Ohio, Alta Marie Webb of Louisa, Ky., Beulah Jean King of Creston, Ohio, and Madge Wray Anderson of Anchorage, Alaska; grandson, Bryan Douglas Webb of Euless; very dear friend, Hazel Butler of Kerrville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mount Olivet Funeral Home
Opal White
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Opal White was born July 26, 1914, in Grayson County. Survivors: Husband, Jack White of Hurst; sister, Lucille Sims of Odessa; niece, Sharon Ash of Odessa; nephews, Danny Sims of Odessa and Max Sims of Montavista, Colo.; and a host of great- nieces and nephews and many cousins. Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Fred D. Wilkerson
Funeral: none planned. Fred Daniel Wilkerson was born July 12, 1917, in Elkmont, Tenn. He was an Army veteran. Survivors: Wife, Peggy Dixon Wilkerson of Sanger; daughters, Verna Mae Wilkerson of Sanger and Jerry Diana Wilkerson of Denton; son, Joseph Daniel Wilkerson of Sanger; sisters, Flo Fergison of Point Pleasant, Ohio, Wilma Cummins of Felicity, Ohio, and Betty Spalding of New Richmond, Ohio; brother, James Wilkerson of Chester, Va.; and two grandchildren. Coker Funeral Home
Chester H. Winans
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday in Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Chester Winans was born July 7, 1931, in Schleicher County. Survivors: Wife, Jennee D. Winans of Mineral Wells; sons, Herman Dale Winans of Cleburne, Tommy Joe Winans of Hico, Michael Blackmon of Mineral Wells and Robbie Blackmon of Keene; daughters, Lydia Marie Blackmon and Margaret Ann Ramos, both of Mineral Wells, Betty Jean Winans of Hico and Cindy Taylor of Itasca; sister, Ivis Swain of Eldorado; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner
Dewey L. Wright
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at River Oaks Baptist Church. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Memorials: Pythian Children's Home in Weatherford or the Pythian Home for Aged Citizens or Pythian Guest House in Greenville, Texas, in lieu of flowers. Dewey L. Wright was born July 25, 1915, in Waldo, Ark., and spent his childhood and received his education in Stephenville, Texas. He moved to River Oaks in 1943. He worked at Koldaire Supply Co. from the early 1950s until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Wright had been a member of River Oaks Baptist Church since 1948 and an ordained deacon since 1952. He taught Sunday school at the church for 50 years and sang in the choir. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and was a past grand chancelor of the Texas Knights of Pythias. He also served as a member of the board of directors of the Texas Pythian Home for Aged Citizens and the Pythian Guest House. He was past president of the Texas Society of Khorassan and a past president of the Northwest Chapter of AARP. Survivors: Wife, Dovie E. Wright of Fort Worth; sons, Jerry L. Wright of Arlington and Jimmy O. Wright of Dallas; daughter, Dwelene and her husband, Wayne Broyles, of Weatherford; brothers, O.D. Wright of Arlington and J.R. Wright of Welty, Okla.; sister, Marie McEntire of Stephenville; and six grandchildren. Greenwood Funeral Home
Lloyd W. Wright
Funeral: noon Friday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Lloyd Wright was born June 11, 1914, in Collin County. He was raised near Frisco and graduated from Frisco High School. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he worked in the automotive industry until his retirement from Chevrolet Motor Division in 1975. He was a resident of Euless for 29 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Euless. He was a 32nd degree Mason. Survivors: Wife, Lula Wright of Euless; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. James and Martha Wright of Colleyville; daughter, Theresa Wright of Olathe, Kan.; and grandchildren, Christa, Melanie and Nathan Wright, all of Colleyville. Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
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